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Hilton property coming to Wabash? Wabash Plan Commission clears way for new facility By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Hilton Hotel & Resorts property could be coming to Wabash sometime in the future. The Wabash Plan Commission, on Wednesday, Dec. 5, unanimously approved a request from Halderman Investments LLC to exclude approximately five acres of land from the city’s Land Subdivision Ordinance. The property in question is at the northwest corner of Wedcor Avenue and State Road 15, approximately an eighth of
a mile north of U.S. 24. “We had a party come to us wanting to buy the five acres on which to build a hotel,” Robert Halderman told the commission. “They want to build a Hilton Hotel of some variety on the five acres. That would be a pretty nice asset for Wabash.” “It seems like … there’s a need for more hotel space.” The site is already zoned for business, which would include hotels and motels. Frontage roads are planned on Ind. 15 and Wedcor Avenue, Halderman said. “The plan is at the north end of the five
acres, we’re putting an additional easement of 15 feet on that and the group is putting an additional 15 feet on it to get 30 feet for a roadway to go in there off of 15,” he said. It would be up to the investment group planning the building to get permission from the Indiana Department of Transportation. Plan Commission attorney Doug Lehman explained to commission members the need for the exclusion. “When you’re dividing property for purpose of development, you have to go through the process of a subdivision,” he
said. “A subdivision requires being platted. It requires various studies, including surface drainage. It requires the placement of easements for utilities. It requires the construction of infrastructure such as streets, streetlighting, possibly sidewalks and things like that. “It’s a somewhat complicated and somewhat lengthy process.” However, the city’s ordinance has a provision in which one can ask to be excluded from the requirement to plat the subdivision. The commission must decide whether to approve the exclusion. (continued on page 5)
Reformed addict tells others that change is possible By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Change doesn’t happen unless an individual makes changes. That was one of the messages driven home by Grant County resident Nathan Harmon during a public talk Monday, Dec. 3, at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. Harmon should know, for he has battled alcohol and drug addiction for several years. That is, until something happened, a turning point in his life, that had tragic consequences. That night was July 17, 2009.
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Lilly Scholar Faith Macy receives a hug from her sister, Ashlyn, while another sister, Shelby is all smiles. Photo by Joseph Slacian
NHS’ Macy named LIlly Scholar By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Northfield High School senior Faith Macy and her entire family received a very early, but well appreciated, Christmas present on Friday, Dec. 7.
Faith was named the 2019 recipient of the Lilly Endowment Scholarship for Wabash County. She received the honor from Julie Garber, who oversees the program for the Community Foundation of Wabash County, during a brief
ceremony in an NHS conference room, surrounded by family and Northfield faculty members. As a Lilly Scholar, Faith will receive a four-year full tuition scholarship to any accredited public or private college or university in Indiana. It also (continued on page 5)
“It was a Friday night, July 17” Harmon told a quiet theater audience. “There was a big party happening.” After he and a friend had finished a bottle of whiskey, they went to a Grant County bar. After about 10 shots of tequila, Harmon continued his story, they decided to go to an after party. Because Harmon was on probation for a prior DUI conviction, he decided to call a friend, Priscilla Boswell, to be a designated driver. Somehow, he ended up with Barnes’ car keys. “We got in the car and took off,” he recalled. “I heard a scream. I woke up and cops were on top of me.” Harmon struck a tree. “There were no skid marks,” he said. “Priscilla didn’t have a seat belt on.” Boswell’s head struck the front window, breaking her neck and killing her.
“This happens to other people, but it doesn’t happen to you,” Harmon said, noting that’s what everyone thinks. “I started making deals with myself. I started making deals with God. “At 23, because of decisions I made, Priscilla lost her life. She was the mother of two. She was a sister, a daughter.”
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While Harmon’s troubles escalated that night, he admits his life had been on a downward spiral for several years. It all started when his par(continued on page 5)
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Foster the Need seeking donations By The Paper staff Tremendous community support lead to a successful first distribution for Foster the Need. So far, more than 1,000 duffle bags and accompanying items have been distributed to Department of Child Services offices in Wabash, Tipton, Carroll, Grant, Kosciusko, Marion, Allen, Putnam,
M o n t g o m e r y, Hendricks, and Boone counties. Another 1,000 duffle bags have been donated, and Foster the Need is calling on their communities again as they gather items during their Christmas Donation Drive. Foster the Need began earlier this year as a service project for four members of Indiana Banker’s
A s s o c i a t i o n L e a d e r s h i p Development program. The members — Shane Martin, Security Federal Savings Bank, Krisha Sutphin, North Salem State Bank, and George Goodlink, Lake City Bank, and Kristen Lovell, Crossroads Bank — discovered a shared passion for helping children- two members happened to be
connected to the foster care system. Challenged to create a service project that would make a difference in their communities; focusing on local foster children became an obvious choice. The opioid drug epidemic is causing a sharp increase in children entering foster care. According to Department of Child Services published statistics, 13 of every 1000 Indiana children
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tribute them directly to local Department of Child Services (DCS) offices along with the empty duffle bags. The items are organized by size, age, and gender. DCS Case managers will then be able to personalize the bags to the incoming children according to their age and needs. The team plans to have the bags and supplies distributed in January. “We have been fortunate to form several partnerships along the way,” said Goodlink. “We are now working with CASA (CourtAppointed Special Advocates) to set up distribution networks. This will help us make sure we are getting items to the counties that need them.” Sutphin noted that “Several businesses and organizations have joined in helping our mission; from dentists, hotels, Meijer, Sam’s Club, central Indiana Sheriffs’ offices, Hachette Book Group, INC, and CareSource.” “CareSource is a health insurance provider that is dedicated to making a difference in the opioid epidemic. They recently provided 1000 bags along with a monetary donation to our cause,” said Martin. “Their duffle bag contribution allows us to focus our current donation drive on the basic need items.” Donations to Foster the Need, may be made at any Crossroads Bank, Security Federal Savings Bank, North Salem State Bank, or Lake City Bank location until Dec. 14.
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Property owners meet city-imposed deadlines Two property owners met city-imposed deadlines to make improvements to homes at the sites. Chad Vigar and Scott Hearn each completed the required work at their homes, 604 State St. and 112 E. Main St. Vigar had to have his house enclosed so work could proceed on the inside throughout the winter. He also was required to have inspections at various points throughout the work. B u i l d i n g Commissioner John Stephens informed the Wabash Board of
Public Works and Safety that he had met all those requirements. Hearn had a laundry list of things to do, including repairing soffits and cleaning up the yard and a nearby porch. The work on the soffits is fine for now, but more work will be needed next spring. The yard was cleaned up; however, there was still some items that needed to be tended to on the porch. Hearn told the board he would take care of that situation immediately. Vigar will be in touch with Stephens to learn of any new deadlines for work on the inside of the home.
Hearn was given a July 2 deadline to have other work completed on the home, including repairs to the chimney. In another matter, the city took bids under advisement from various firms for supplies to be used by the Wabash Street Department in 2019. Hoosier Point Express and J.M. Reynolds Oil submitted bids for regular unleaded and diesel fuel. (Board member Jim Reynolds abstained on the vote to take the bids under advisement.) West Plains Mining, Wabash, and Irving Material Inc., Columbia City, submitted bids for various types of stone.
Gaunt & Son, Wabash, submitted bids for asphalt, tack coat and other items, while E&B Paving, Huntington, submitted bids for asphalt and tack coat. Street Department officials will review the bids before the Dec. 20 board meeting. The board did award a bid to Miller Building LLC, Amboy, to construct a maintenance facilty for the Wabash Street Department. The firm bid $329,100, the lowest of three firms submitting bids. Work on the project is expected to begin in March 2019. In a final matter, Jake and Amiee O’Neill received per-
mission to have a contractor develop plans to connect their Cloverleaf Drive home to the city’s sewer system. “Drainage is really bad out there and we’ve been dealing with a failing septic system for several years,” O’Neill told the board. “The last few weeks we’ve hit a wall. It’s no longer usable and we’ve partially moved out of the house.” He said he has been in contact with Bob Gray, the city’s Wasterwater Plant superintendent, to find options to correct the problem. One option, O’Neill said, would be to tap in to a sewer line that
FW Farm Show set Jan. 15-17 By The Paper staff FORT WAYNE – The 30th annual Fort Wayne Farm Show will take place Jan. 15-17 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 15; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 16; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17. The Fort Wayne Farm Show has established itself as one of the Midwest’s most respected farm shows, featuring the latest technology the industry has to offer. More than 30,000 farmers attend the show annually, to view the area’s
The Fort Wayne Farm Show is now in its 30th year. The Paper file photo largest variety of farm equipment and
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The Northeastern Indiana Soil & Water Conservation District, along with Purdue Cooperative Extension Services, present educational seminars daily. This year’s grand prize will be a Toro Timecutter 50-inch zero turn lawn mower courtesy of Harmony Outdoor Equipment, located at 102 Peckhart, Auburn. In support of Indiana’s Ffa S c h o l a r s h i p Foundation, a fundraising auction will take place at 1 p.m. both Tuesday and Wednesday, featuring a variety of donated items. Last
Visit Wabash County kiosks redesigned Visit Wabash County is excited to announce that their interactive, touch-screen kiosks have been completely redesigned in order to amplify the user experience and to introduce promotional videos. The first interactive kiosk was placed at Charley Creek Inn in July 2017 and 18 months later, additional kiosks have been placed at Manchester University, the Honeywell Center, and Parkview Wabash Hospital. A fifth kiosk will be placed at Brandt’s Harley Davidson in early 2019. Collectively, the kiosks have had more than 75,000 interactions which indicates a positive response to the marketing initiative. The purpose of the
kiosks is to connect visitors and residents with pertinent information about Wabash County in a fun, interactive way using captivating graphics and an easyto-use display. Information such as upcoming and annual events, places to shop, local eateries, scenic locations, and future Trolley No.85 tours is displayed. The redesign includes an easy-to-navigate display, and interactive videos with the Visit Wabash County team members encouraging the user to touch different sections of the screen. “The redesign of the kiosk content is a reflection of VWC’s dedication to delivering information about Wabash County’s assets in a creative and valuable way,” said
Christine Flohr, executive director of Visit Wabash County, “I am grateful to the location hosts for their support and partnership with this marketing concept.” To celebrate the redesign launch, Visit Wabash County will be giving way 2, $100 gift cards to the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center that can be used on any merchandise located in the Welcome Center or on upcoming Trolley No.85 tours. To enter the contest, snap a photo of yourself with a kiosk at any location (Charley Creek Inn, the Honeywell Center, Manchester University, or Parkview Wabash Hospital), upload the photo to Facebook or Instagram, and make
sure to use the hashtag #VisitWabashCountyK ioskContest. You must use the hashtag in order to be eligible to win. Make sure to follow Visit Wabash County on Facebook and Instagram and look for the official social media contest post. Visit Wabash County officials would like to thank Shayne Balding of Skyline Business Technology LLC for being instrumental in the redesign launch and each of the location hosts. Additionally, the support of the City of Wabash and the Wabash County Commissioners makes cutting-edge marketing concepts like the interactive kiosks possible.
year’s auction raised more than $15,000 for scholarships. In addition, visitors this year can watch the crew from Lee J. Sackett, Inc. assemble a fully restored 1937 John Deere B during this year’s show.
serves a nearby church. The other option would be to tap into the city’s sewer line, which is down the road from their property. Gray told the board he believed tapping into the city’s sewer line would be the best option, but it also
would be the costliest, running upward of $50,000. While the O’Neill’s contractor will draw up the plans, they must meet city specifications and be approved by the city’s engineering firm, United Consulting.
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ents, whom he and his sister thought had a wonderful marriage, filed for divorce. His parents, he said, put on a front to protect their two children. “They said, ‘Nathan, we’re just trying to protect you so you can focus on school and what’s important,’” he said. “You don’t need to know about our marital problems. I’m not saying that’s wrong, but what they taught me to do, as I watched, they taught me how to put on my
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mask. “I could put on my fake smile and I could act like everything is picture perfect. I could go through the motions and act like everything is fine. Below the surface, I was screaming. “When I was growing up I thought it wasn’t OK to not be OK, so I put on my mask. … This is what I need you to understand about the mask. The thing that is keeping you safe can be the very thing that’s holding
you hostage.” He wore the “mask” throughout middle school, but once in high school things began to change. He turned his back on close, personal friends. He began hanging out with the wrong crowd. “Who you surround yourself with matters,” he said. He told his father that he was never going to be like him, that he was never going to touch drugs. But that didn’t happen.
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“At the end of the day, what’s the big deal?” Harmon asked r h e t o r i c a l l y. “Everyone talks about it. What’s the big deal? Everyone jokes about it. Everyone else is doing it. It’s just a joint. It’s just a pill. It’s just a bottle … We rationalize it in so many different types of ways. The very first time you compromise yourself … when there was an internal struggle and you gave in, that point it happened because of all your past hurt and your past pain. “The very first time I compromised and I smoked weed and I popped a pill, it didn’t seem that bad,” he said. “I didn’t fall apart. Nobody knew.” He likened drugs and alcohol to “a cute little bear club.”
“You begin to feed it, but when that bear cub grows up, it’s a fullgrown grizzly bear,” Harmon said. “It’s not cute and cuddly.” It was soon thereafter that his bad habits took control of his life. “I started feeding the bear as a sophomore,” he said. “By the time I was a senior I was a full blown alcoholic.” He skipped school routinely, so much so he was kicked out. He said he felt like a “dead man walking, one heartbeat away from an overdose. I probably should have been dead ten times over, but for the grace of God.” “Feeding the bear is not healthy,” Harmon said. “Even though it seems innocent, it seems harmless, it’s not going to give you the expectation that you think. You will wake up in the morning and you will still have that hurt you have. At the end of the day, when the bear grows up, and the bear will grow up, it won’t respect you. It won’t care who you are. It won’t care how many times you played nice. At the end the bear one day is going to try to kill you. I use to feed it all the time. The truth of the matter is, I fed it and I fed it and my life fell apart. “I found myself kicked out of school. I
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found myself working at a job where I would get $400 or $500 and I would spend it on the weekend on drugs and alcohol and be broke on Monday. I have stolen from so many of my friends and relatives … that I was an outcast and ostracized.” He joined the Army, only to be dishonorably discharged because of his conduct caused by his addiction. “At 23 years old when I should be graduating from college and beginning the next four years of my career and chasing down my dreams of being a family man, or whatever I was at 23, here I was at 23 living in my hometown drunk and an alcoholic consuming every drug and addiction that you can imagine and think of,” he said. “Truth is … I felt hopeless.” Shortly thereafter, the accident took place. Because of it, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison for reckless homicide. He served three years, nine days of the sentence. It was during that time in prison that he had a revelation.
The revelation “I blamed everything on parents,” Harmon said. “I
blamed it on my dad. I blamed it on him for being out of my life, the reason I was smoking weed and popping pills and drinking. The reason I was suicidal. … I blamed it all on my dad. I blamed everything on that situation. I allowed that to become my crutch.” Harmon believes that too often people blame what they do on their situation and circumstances. “My dad didn’t make me smoke weed,” he screamed. “My dad didn’t make me drink. My dad … didn’t make me have suicidal thoughts or skip school. I blamed every stupid choice on that situation. “Stop letting things that you have no control over control you. You have no control over it, so stop letting it control you. Stop letting people live rent free in your head. Too often I blamed my Dad for everything. I had to come to terms with something when I was 23 years old. Maybe my dad was never going to be the dad I always thought he was when I was a kid. Was I going to forfeit all my dreams and hopes because I blame it all on him?” Harmon knows the pain, and he knows it hurts. “But you’ve got to stop letting the things
you have no control over have such control over you,” he said. “Ten years ago, I decided I was sick and tired for blaming everything on my past because my past doesn’t define me. I don’t care what I’ve done in my past. … You’re going to have an opinion of me, you may say something about me, you may believe something about who I am, but you’re not me and you don’t control me and I don’t have to give into your opinion because at the end of the day I learned to take control of controllables and only control what I can control.” Everyone, Harmon believes, can have the success in becoming sober that he has had. “I want everyone to know that if they have a loved one struggling with addiction, that they can break free … as long as there’s breath in their lungs and hope in their heart. I’m ten years clean and sober and you can be, too. “I give God the glory for keeping me alive. I believe you’re not here by accident. I do believe that in these seats, that if you have a loved one struggling, I promise you there’s hope for them. If you’re struggling, I promise you can break (continued on page 5)
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NHS’ Macy named LIlly Scholar includes a $900 annual stipend for books and supplies. Principal Todd Eltzroth pulled Faith out of her class to come to the ceremony. “Mr. Eltzroth came in and took me through the library,” she said. “He was like, ‘Have you been good?’ He made me think I was in trouble for something. I was thinking, ‘What did I do? What did I do?’ “I took yearbook pictures today. Is someone ticked off about something?” She was escorted into the conference room where the worries of being in trouble were replaced by tears of joy. On Thursday, she told her parents, Curtis and Rebekah Macy, that she didn’t think she was going to win the scholarship. (Her mother was notified Thursday morning by Garber about the honor so she could arrange for family to attend the ceremony.) “ E ve r y b o dy thought it was going to be another girl,” she said. “And it was me.”
“Blessed,” her father said when asked his reaction. “Blessed.” Mrs. Macy said “We’re so very proud. She’s worked very hard.” Besides her parents, she was joined by her sisters, Paige, an NHS junior, Shelby, a Sharp Creek sixth grader, and Ashlyn, a Sharp Creek fourth grader. “It is a relief,” Macy said of his daughter’s accomplishment. “It’s quite a relief.” Mrs. Macy added, “I can’t believe this is real.” The couple has always had expectations that their children will go to college. “We hoped,” Macy said. “I never went.” Faith jokingly said that she would on occasion talk about taking a break between high school and college. “’Not go to college?’” she said, mocking her parents. “No. You’re going to go to college.” Faith is still undecided as to what university she will attend in the fall. She plans to either
Faith Macy is greeted by Julie Garber, Community Foundation of Wabash County representative, on Friday afternoon. Photos by Joseph Slacian attend the University of Indianapolis to major in nursing to pursue a career as a pediatric operating room nurse, or the University of Notre Dame to pursue a career in diplomatic service with interest in becoming an ambassador for the United States. “If I find out I can’t do blood or needles, then that’s my backup plan,” she said. Faith, a first generation college student,
also has been accepted at Trine University. “Trine is my third option,” she said. Faith is currently ranked first in the Northfield Class of 2019. She is a member of the yearbook staff, Student Council, Key Club and the National Honor Society. She also is a National Merit Commended Student for her achievement on the SAT and was named
Rising Star of Indiana in 2017. Faith works part time at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library and volunteers at The Access Youth Center. She has taken AP classes and multiple college courses which will allow her to enter college with 18 credits already on her transcript. The Lilly E n d o w m e n t C o m m u n i t y Scholarship is fund-
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Reformed addict... ... continued from page 4 free of this thing. I mean it with everything inside of me.” Harmon now travels the nation speaking to young and old about the decisions they make and the consequences they can face because of those decisions through Your Life Speaks. His local talk, which also included visits to area schools, was sponsored by the Wabash County Drug Steering Committee.
already streets present, there are already infrastructure available, there are easements or utilities already present, that kind of thing,” Lehman said. “A position would be Wedcor (Avenue) is already there. There are utilities along Wedcor. Those would
access the property because the property is going to be immediately adjacent to Wedcor, and things like that. “You have to decide whether this is the kind of project that certainly suggests that that doesn’t need to be done.” Hilton Hotel &
Resorts has 13 different brands under its umbrella. They are Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton,
Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Try by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.
Shepherd’s Chevrolet Christmas Miracle Tree This year Shepherd’s Chevrolet will be sponsoring the third annual Christmas Miracle Tree. The Miracle Tree is open to families enrolled in Manchester Community Schools with children in the household from ages 0-18. Applications will be available online at www.mcs.k12.in.us, schools, Manchester Chamber of Commerce, and Shepherd’s Chevrolet. Applications will be available to fill out from November 1-16th. The Christmas Miracle Tree will be at Shepherd’s Chevrolet, and ready for community members to pick up the tags on November 19th. Gifts will need to be dropped off to Shepherd’s Chevrolet by December 14th.
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6 advance in Elks Hoop Shoot competition By The Paper staff Six local youth – three boys and three girls — advanced to the district competition in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Hoop Shoot competition. The local portion
of the annual contest took place on Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Wabash High School gym. The students competed in three separate age divisions – 89 year olds, 10-11 year olds and 12-13 year olds. Placing in the girls
competition in the 89 year old division were” Mya Metzger, M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School, first place; Genna Haupert, Northfield High School, second place; Zoe Vail, Wabash, third place. Placing in the boys division were Ethan Tipple, Wabash, first, and Braylon Bassett, Southwood, second place. Placing in the girls competition in the 10-11 year old division were Kendall France, Wabash Middle School, first place; Shania Rhamy, Southwood, second place; Gracie Lamber, Manchester Intermediate School, third place. Placing in the boys competition were Haiden McWhirt, Wabash Middle
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School, first place; Cooper Long, Wabash Middle School, second place; James Unger, Southwood, third place. Placing in the girls 12-13 year old competition were Elli Baker, first place; Sidney Sickafus, Wabash, second place; Courtney Finney, Southwood, third place. Placing in the boys competition were Kaden Vogel, Wabash, first place; Tyson Baer, Northfield, second place; Gavin Betten, St. Bernard Catholic School, third place. Kaden, in winning the boys 12-13 year (continued on page 7)
Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 Exalted Ruler Wade Weaver presented trophies to the top finishers in the 8-9 year old division. Receiving awards were (front, from left) Ethan Tipple, first place, and Braylon Bassett, second place; Mya Metzger (back row, from left), first place; Gemma Haupert, Northfield, second place; Zoe Vail, Wabash, third place. Photos provided
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AVAILABLE ROUTES Magician Tyler Sherwin entertained guests at the Manchester Main Street annual Holiday Gala Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Cordier Auditorium at Manchester University. Photo by Amanda Bridgman Perfect North Slopes, Indy Eleven, Main View Inn, Cooper’s Hawk Winery, Dairy Queen, Frantz Lumber, Hannah Burnworth, Two EE’s Winery, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Guideline Tattoo, Timbercrest senior Living Community, Vessel Studio Gallery, Belle Tire, Marie Quick, Rhinestones & Roses, Rise’n Roll Bakery, Frontline Pest Management, Indianapolis Pacers, Allen Feeds, Fort Wayne Tincaps and The Indianapolis Colts. The evening would not be possible without 2018 sponsors i n c l u d i n g M a n c h e s t e r University, Ed & Martha Miller, Borders & Beyond Gallery, Heartland REMC, McKee Mortuary, Batteries Plus Bulbs, James & Debbie Chinworth, Tod & Amy Minnich, Mary Chrastil, Crossroads Bank, Beacon Credit Union, Visit Wabash County, Midwest
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A main dish of white chicken chili will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive services at 260-468-2127. Meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 for their “First Day Hike” event. Meet at 10:30 a.m. where you will get to take a leisurely stroll on Salamonie’s Tree Trail. Plan for an hour or so and dress accordingly for the weather. Advance registration is requested and be done by calling 260468-2127 On Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. till around 7 p.m., Mississinewa Lake will host their “First Day Hike” event. Meet at Moswa Trailhead near Bostwick Pond at 5:30 p.m. for a one mile hike of easy terrain and S’mores, (weather permitting). Please dress appropriately for weather conditions. Advance registration is requested and can be done by calling 260468-2127.
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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. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural
history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER will be Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Lagro C o m m u n i t y Building. Please call 260-782-2451 for more information and to make your reservation. D E C E M B E R BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Eli Swope, Dec. 2; Melvin Harrell, Dec. 4; Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler, Dec. 10; Ben Speicher, Dec. 19; Noell Gottschalk, Dec. 25; Kristina Barrus, Dec. 30. Happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER to: Bill and Sharon Miller, Dec. 24; Doug and Barbara Chopson, Dec. 26. Congratulations everyone! ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m.
and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Often I am asked what age can you start a child in the sport of tennis. Generally it depends on the child, depending on their physical and psychological
development. The average age for players starting tennis that are on the professional level is 6 years old. But you don’t need to be holding a tennis racquet to learn the basic skills like coordination, mobility, and agility. Many other sports can contribute to being a tennis player. I advocate cross training, or trying as many different sports as possible until a child finds their niche. Once the child finds the sport that motivates them to become better and improve in that particular sport above others, then they have found their niche. Just like in life, if you love doing something then it is not work. So find something that you love to do. It’s tough for the parents and coaches who believe their child has potential in a particular sport, but the message of long term development is patience.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND I N F O R M AT I O N T O : Isaac.Triplett@yahoo .com, or call me at 260-274-2261.
Bitzel attends fall conference By The Paper staff Dr. Katie Bitzel recently attended the Indiana State Chiropractic Association Fall
Conference for continuing education. While there, she attended a women’s health seminar. Most females think it’s normal to experi-
ence painful cramping/periods known as dysmenorrhea, but it’s not normal. One in three women experience pelvic floor dysfunc-
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Members of the LaFontaine Lions who oversee the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building would like to thank the following groups who put up Christmas trees in the LaFontaine Town Hall doing the Expo: Literary Club, Cutting Edge, Metro Retired Teachers, Wellbrooke, Town Hall Girls, and Quilt Club. These groups also donated them to be bid on and donation cans were put out so the public could vote for the one they like the best. From the bidding and donations, the LaFontaine Town Park and L a F o n t a i n e Community received the money. Thank you to everyone who came and supported the Expo. The LaFontaine Lions have been overseeing the C o m m u n i t y Building ever since the building was built. The building is rented out to help maintain it, with the LaFontaine Lions making up the difference to pay the bills and maintain it. Just recently the Lions have replaced the heaters in the building to cut cost down on the heating cost. LaFontaine Lions raise money through popping kettle corn, serving t e n d e rl o i n s, breakfasts, and serving ham and beans at 1812. SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY: Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of Nov. 26-30: James B. (1st Grade), from Mrs. Monce, for holding the door open for his classmates coming in from recess. James C. (6th Grade), from Mrs. Boone, for encouraging and helping a friend who was having a hard time. Thank you for practicing the Knight Way by being Responsible, Respectful, and Safe! S O M E R S E T LIONS will have a
Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 7:3010:30 a.m. at the S o m e r s e t C o m m u n i t y Building. Santa will arrive at 8:30 a.m. MISSISSINEWA VALLEY BAND will present its “ Y u l e t i d e Spectacular” on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the P h i l l i p p e Auditorium on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion. Performing on the concert will be the Mississinewa Valley Concert Band and the Mississinewa Valley Swing Band. Special guest will be vocalist Steve Newcomer and vocalist Regan Reese. Some of the selections they will be performing are “Sleigh Ride,” “A Holiday Gallop,” Reindeer Rhumba,” Santa on Parade,” and “Go Tell It On the Mountain.” It is a free concert. V E T E R A N S WILL met for their Coffee and Snack on Friday, Dec.14, at 9 a.m. in the Lion Room at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building. All veterans are welcome to come! Hope to see you there. AFTER 20 YEARS THE SINGING CHRISTIANS will be singing together again at the L a F o n t a i n e Christian Church on Dec. 30 at 9 a.m. and
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10:30 a.m. services. This is a group of ladies who song together back in the 1960s and ‘70s around the Wabash Area. Doing that time they recorded two albums. The last time they song together was at the L a F o n t a i n e Christian Church in 1998. So you will want to mark your calendar so you can hear them again. I for one am looking forward to hearing their wonderful voices singing together again. LUNCH BUNCH will be going to the Hostess House in Marion on Tuesday, Dec.18 for lunch at 11:30 a.m. O U R CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Bill Ramsey. O U R CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Gregory Houser. Thank you to the family for having the LaFontaine Lions to receive donation in Gregory’s memory. H A P P Y BIRTHDAY Josh Cortez Dec. 13,
Meghan Brane, Ashton Steele Dec. 14, Janet Dailey Dec. 15, Laura Eppley Dec. 16, Denise Bachman, Jeanna Friedersdorf Dec. 17, Katie Branble, Bill Hogge Sr., Peggy Wilson Dec. 18, Stan Cox Dec. 19, Ed Harrison Dec. 20 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Nick & Crystal Jacobson Dec. 16, Josh and Amy Cortez Dec. 17, Jan and Sandy Bachman Dec. 18 WORDS OF WISDOM “In the end, maybe we must all give up trying to
pay back the people in this world who sustain our lives. In the end, maybe it’s wiser to surrender before the miraculous scope of human generosity and to just keep saying thank you, forever and sincerely, for as
long as we have voices.” Elizabeth Gilbert SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, fami-
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Selah still going strong after 20 years By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
Allan Hall’s passion is making music. As a member
of the gospel trio Selah for more than 20 years, he realizes just how blessed his life has been.’ “I wonder what it would be like my whole working life to be able to do something that I love,” he told The Paper of Wabash County during a recent telephone interview from his home in Nashville, Tenn. “I know a lot of people don’t get to do that. I thank God every day. “I can’t believe it’s been over two decades, and you’ve let me do what I love for over two decades. I hope it can keep continuing.” Hall, along with his singing partners Todd Smith and Amy Perry, will be making their Honeywell
Selah – Todd Smith (from left), Amy Perry and Allan Hall – will perform at the Honeywell Center on Dec. 15. Photo provided Center Ford Theater debut on Saturday, Dec. 15, during “Christmas With Selah.” Opening for the group will be Geoffrey Andrews, along with a special performance by a local choir, Oakbrook Worship.” “When we first started, I hoped we could last a long time, but there’s no guarantee, especially in the music business,” Hall said, discussing his career. “Your first album could be your last. I remember when our first CD came out in the late ‘90s, I remember praying and hoping that we could do CD number two. I was like ‘Lord, let this be well enough, if you will, let it be good enough and people like it enough that the label would say, ‘Hey, why don’t you do another one for us.’’” His prayers were answered. For in Selah’s 22-year
career, the group has put out about 18 albums, both as a group as well as Smith and Hall’s solo works. Over the years, the trio has sold more than four million albums, including a gold certified album and eight No.1 singles. Its hits include “You Raise Me Up” and “Wonderful, Merciful Savior. Selah’s fans will hear those songs during the Honeywell show, as well as many other of their popular songs, in addition to a vast array of sacred Christmas music. “People always ask me this … ‘Hey, are you only doing Christmas music, or are we going to hear your hits like ‘You Raise me Up,’ songs that we know from you guys? Your regular songs,” Hall said. “Absolutely. It used to be when we got started we just did Christmas music, but then fans started writing, ‘Oh, we didn’t get to hear this or that.’” The trio listened and eventually changed the format of its Christmas show. The trio will perform its hits and other fan favorites during the first half of the show, Hall said. “Then we’ll take a short break and we’ll come back and we’ll do Christmas music the whole second half until the end of the concert,” he continued. “So, people will get a good variety of songs and a good variety of styles within. We always have the
audience singalong. We’ll do enough traditional carols for everyone to sing. It’s really nice moments to have the whole church or the whole performing arts center singing with you. “We focus more on kind of the more sacred aspect of Christmas. We don’t have any problem with Rudolph and Frosty and all that. But we didn’t record any of those songs because you can get so many of those songs – there’s so many great versions of those songs – everywhere. We definitely went more for the sacred aspects of Christmas. We’ll focus on Jesus’ birth. But we’ll also focus on why he came. He gave his life for all of us, that’s why He was born and why He came. A couple of the songs touch on that aspect of it. But it’s a happy fun evening, but there’s some deep moments too. “It will be a fun night, absolutely. There will be something for all ages.” As part of the Christmas portion of the show, Oakbrook Worship, a choir from Oakbrook Church which has locations in Kokomo, Peru and Flora, will perform with the trio. Whenever Selah does its Christmas tour, the trio always seeks a local choir to perform with them. “I used to be a church pianist before Selah took off, and I know how hard church music staff works,” Hall said. “All church staff
work really hard, especially the music minister and the choir. The choir members and stuff, they’re just volunteering their time and hearts to sing. We always tell the music ministers, ‘We know how you guys work, and Christmas can be a real nice chance to show your congregation just what all you’ve been putting together for Christmas and we’ll let you shine on that.’ “But we also tell them, ‘Hey, if you want a break and you just want to be ministered to by ourselves, that’s no problem. But a lot of times the church will be like, ‘Oh, we’d love to participate with you.’” Hall believes he is like most people, and have two favorite Christmas carols. “It’s hard for me to pick,” he said. I love O Holy Night, of course, a lot of people do. It’s just so well written The melody is perfect. The lyrics are perfect. It builds to that big climax at the end of the song that just takes your breath away. We do that one and Amy sings it and, my goodness, when that big moment comes near the end of the song, ‘Oh night divine,’ the big note, Amy has this voice that just reaches into your soul. It’s just staggering to hear her sing that song. I love that song. “But I also love, and maybe if I had to, if you forced me to choose between (continued on page 13)
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Staying safe from winter fire hazards By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaper.co m A pair of fires have devastated the communities in Huntington and Logansport in recent weeks. Two died in a fire in Huntington on Nov. 25, and six more died in a fire in Logansport soon thereafter. The State Fire Marshal’s Of fice has documented 85 confir med fire fatalities so far in 2018 across the state. That figure surpasses the number of house-fire related deaths for
all of 2017. Of the 70 fire related deaths last year, 31 took place from October to December. The fire marshal’s office credits the causes of those fires to holiday cooking, using alter native methods to heat a home or electrical in nature. Wabash Fire Chief Bar ry Stroup has given some tips on how to stay safe and help prevent fires now that we’re into the winter season. The top item to prevent is to not overload outlets, as
well as making sure your furnace filter is changed and any belts are in good condition. Be mindful when cooking, and if you are bur ning wood for heat, make sure flues are clean. Keep flammable materials away from any heat source. If you are experiencing any electrical problems (lights dimming, outlets not working), contact an electrician. Fire departments tend to have more fire calls in the winter than in the summer, due to overloaded outlets,
improper maintenance on heating equipment, heating with other sources such as kerosene heaters and electrical heaters and not keeping real trees watered. “(Fires) seem to be more prevalent in the winter due to not adhering to the above safety measures and the fact that alternate heat sources are used,” Stroup said. The National Safety Council has put out tips on how families can stay safe during the holidays. Twelve percent
of home candle fires occur in December, the National Fire P r o t e c t i o n A s s o c i a t i o n reports. Increased use of candles and fireplaces, combined with an increase in the amount of combustible, seasonal decorations present in many homes mean more risk for fires. Never leave bur ning candles unattended or sleep in a room with a lit candle. Keep candles out of reach of children, and make sure candles are on stable surfaces. Don’t bur n candles near trees, curtains or any other flammable items.
A d d i t i o n a l l y, don’t bur n trees, wreaths, or wrapping paper in the fireplace. And, check and clean the chimney and fireplace area at least once a year. During the holiday season, there also is an increased amount of traf fic on the roadways. The National Safety Council also has issued safety warnings for those traveling by vehicle.
If traveling by automobile this holiday season, use a designated driver to make sure all guests make it home safely. Make sure every person in the vehicle is properly buckled up no matter the distance traveled. Also, do not use cell phones while operating an automobile. Cell phones are a main culprit for traffic accidents.
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the two, it probably would be Silent Night. I love O Holy Night and Silent Night, but what I love about Silent Night is it’s almost an exact opposite of O Holy Night. O Holy Night can be a real challenge to sing. To have a vocalist sing it well. It’s a big song, real rangy. It’s a big song. “I love Silent Night because of its absolute simplicity. It was born out of
simplicity. The organ was broken at the church service so the pastor went to the organist and said, ‘Hey, we have to write a song that we can do with guitar.’ They only had a guitar, so it had to be a simple song that could be heard and accompanied with an acoustic guitar. I love that. I love the simplicity of the song. You can see how famous around the world it is. I
think ever culture loves it.” The holidays are a busy time for everyone, but post-holidays will continue to be busy for the members of Selah. “We’re almost done with our next album, which hopefully will be out in the spring,” Hall said. “There’s no official release date or anything yet. We still have a couple of songs to record. Then you’ve got to go
through and pick a title, make sure it’s sequenced right and all that. There will be a few more months of doing that. We’re going to hit that hard early in the year.” Tickets, which range from $25 to $55, are still available for the Selah show. Contact the Honeywell Center box office, 260-5631102, or honeywellcenter.org.
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Planners recommend rezoning piece of land along Mill Street By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A request to rezone six acres of land along Mill Street from heavy industrial to residential 4 was a p p r o v e d Wednesday night, Dec. 5, by the Wabash Plan Commission. The matter must go before the Wabash City Council for final approval. Dave Snavely requested the change for the land at 1775 Mill St. to allow him to consider building residential housing at the site. “What we have is a six-acre plot on the southside of Mill Street,” Snavely told the board. “As far as I know it’s never been used for anything except that there was a house that sat there for
several years.” The land is now owned by Snavely Trust, he said. “I believe it’s useful, and that that it’s become o v e r g r o w n , ” Snavely told the board. “I really don’t see any use industrial-wise, other than the location in the wilder ness-type, country area. “My hope is to put residential units there, either rental, duplex, triplex quadplex type units. Or, divide it even further into more of a condo-type situation such as Crosspointe. “So far, planning stages, we really don’t know, but I know we can’t do that without the zoning change.” There is no access road to the site presently, and Snavely said one would need to be located along Mill
Street for the plans to work. “That’s my idea,” he continued. “I really don’t have anything because I can’t do anything too far in advance without board approval for the zoning.” The city has four dif ferent residential zones. The regular residential zone is strictly for single-family homes. Areas zoned R2 is for duplexes, R3 is for up to 12 units and R4 is for more than 12 units. Plan Commission attor ney Doug Lehman reminded commission members that Snavely isn’t quite sure how many units he planned at the site. “If you make this an R4 and he wants to end up having 12 or less (units), he can still do that with an R4 because it’s less restrictive than what we put
on it,” he said. Snavely told the board that the land “is really not useable unless it’s developed.” Commission member Pat Lynn said there is a need for housing Snavely is proposing. “I think it would be an advantage for the city to put up this type housing out there,” she said. “And I think there might be other property out there that might do the same after they saw something else going, because there’s other land out there that could be developed. Commission member Mary Kramer ag reed with Lynn’s assessment. However, she said she is concerned with the air quality at the location because of its proximity to at least two industrial plants. “Is it appropriate,” she asked. “Are you going to want kiddos there? Not just because of air quality. It is cur rently heavy industry. Do we want to put our folks there, too?” She also was concer ned with the
site’s elevation and slope. “It sounds like a ne gative,” she said, “and I’m not trying to be negative. I guess I’m just questioning whether this piece of g round is the most appropriate for how you want to use it.” Snavely ag reed that the topog raphy is a concern. “However, architecturally there are so many plans that use the slope to the advantage of the unit,” he said. “You can turn one way and the garage can be located under the living space. You can turn the other way and you have living space and a three-story backside with a onestory front side.” The site, he said, is steep immediately south of Mill Street, but eventually flattens out. Noise would be more of a concern at a site, Snavely believes, noting that the Wabash Wildlife and S p o r t s m a n ’ s Association gun range is located immediately to the west of the property. “It’s no different
than living on Hill Street,” he contended. “You have a train that goes by every couple of hours. You live there for a year and you don’t even know there’s a train. And that’s the way it is with the gun range.” There is concern there, he said, “but I was also planning to put an aesthetically decent fence or wall that would block (noise).” “I don’t want to do this cheaply,” Snavely continued. “This is a very large investment. So the last thing I want is for someone to move here and say, ‘Boy, I really shouldn’t have moved here. There’s too much noise.’ I want to address that from the get-go. It is a concern.” The commission approved the matter 5-1 with Kramer voting against the measure. She said she did so because she is concerned that the proximity to several industries could cause some air quality issues at the site. Because the commission is only an
advisory board, it’s decision must go before the City Council. The Council, Lehman said, has three options to choose from. One is to approve the commission’s recommendation, he said. Another is not to take any action on the recommendation. If that is done, the recommendation would take ef fect after a certain period of time. The third option would be to reject the recommendation. The Council was expected to consider the matter when it met on Dec. 10. In another matter, the commission approved an exclusion from the city’s Land S u b d i v i s i o n Ordinance for the First Church of God property at 520 N. Miami St. Church of ficials are looking to sell the parsonage, which is surrounded by a parking lot. The exclusion would allow them to separate the parking lot and the house when selling the house.
Bridge to close for rehab work By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpaper.com Bridge 155 at Meridian Road over Clear Creek in Wabash will be closing Jan. 4, 2019, for a rehabilitation construction project. County Highway Superintendent John Martin informed Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners of the closure and said a preconstruction meeting open to the public is scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Wabash County Courthouse. Sheriff Bob Land reported to commissioners he has 100
inmates in Wabash County Jail, 42 in Miami County Jail, 10 in Elkhart County Jail, and one in Department of Corrections. Last week’s average population was 100, with 20 new bookings, 11 transports and a peak population of 105, the sheriff said. He’s holding 28 Level 6 felons and 3 Level B felons, with 176 inmates waiting for court appearances, for an average count between three facilities to come to 149. Land also said a new jail officer started Monday, Dec. 10, and after the six that are currently being trained, he will be fully staffed at 22. Wabash County
Attorney Steve Downs provided commissioners with a mutual aid agreement for a signature, and it was approved 3-0. The agreement is between Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, City of Wabash Police Department, and the Town of North Manchester Police Department to provide mutual aid, support and assistance to each other related to law enforcement activities in Wabash County. Downs noted the departments are already operating this way, but the agreement must be entered into to meet state requirements. Land and Downs
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VIEWPOINT Executive Journey comes to end, for now By Bill Barrows A little over a year ago, I was nominated to become a Journey Fellow. When I got the email from a friend and YMCA colleague, who is an administrator at Camp Tecumseh YMCA at Brookston, I thought it was a nice honor, but I wasn’t sure that I could make the time commitment. You see, The Journey is a commitment. A commitment of time, of focus, of learning to listen and learn differently........but also a commitment of renewal and a commitment to open up to vulnerability. If a potential Fellow can make those concessions, he or she can truly achieve personal renewal. The Executive Journey Fellowship is a year-long program for youth-serving professionals of influence. Each year up to 30 leading youth workers are nominated and selected to create a learning community and attend four instate retreats to invest in their own personal growth and professional development. The intention is to help transform the profession and field of youth work by grounding leaders in who they are, building a professional community, and inspiring the beliefs of those who dream and do on behalf of young people. The award-winning personal and professional development programs of The Journey are under the care of AYS, Inc. and made possible by the generous support of The Lilly Endowment, Inc. Each time we met, no matter the location, we strategically sat in a circle and had what is called “Connections” where we were invited to speak voluntarily on whatever was on our minds. Some of these thoughts were painfully uncomfortable for the group as well as any individual who offered their thoughts and emotions, sometimes baring their soul. But a bond was cemented between members as well as the conveners that over time became very powerful. In fact, it didn’t take long at all. When asked a number of times to describe the experience and what we did, I still feel that one needs to go through it. The Journey is not something that describing in detail does it justice.
T hese c o nve r s a tions often BILL BARROWS led to networking c o nve r s a tions in smaller groups about like issues between Journey members. These led to more conversations during off hours that were very productive. Every person involved was issued a journal that we spent an enormous amount of time jotting down notes into, thoughts and ideas that can help each of us better lead the youth that we serve on a daily basis. The executives in youth work that are in my Journey Fellowship class represented organizations around the state like Advocates for Children, the Indiana Depart-ment of Child Services, Big BrothersBig Sisters, Indiana Youth Services Boys & Girls Clubs Early Learning Indiana and the YMCA. We shared experiences; some even shared life-long personal issues that they had previously had difficulty in sharing. Over the course of our 12 month Journey Experience, there were changes in families, babies born, job changes, loved ones lost as well as the natural progression of seasonal changes and holidays. Each person had a story to tell. Some had come from foreign countries and struggled to survive. Others dealt with inner city issues and unspeakable conditions and dangers. Among our group were members who were 2018 finalists for Indiana Youth Worker of the Year, and one of our members actually won that honor. At the end of our time together, we all had the chance to share our “Ah-Ha” moments. Most were very emotional. I know that this experience is invaluable to me after spending time connecting with these special people. It is still amazing how far we have come in a year. We all vowed to keep our group together, attend All-Journey events and create time to meet as a group at least once a year. As a parting shot, one member said during her “AH-HA” moment that she never imagined that she could feel so close to a group of people, who she spent only 13 total days together face-to-face. The entire group shared that thought.
White’s officials congratulate Rotary Club on 100th year
Tax fund waste?
Dear Editor: One of the first things I came to appreciate as White’s Residential & Family Services’ President and CEO is the longstanding relationship between White’s and the Wabash Rotary. The Rotary’s commitment to the young men and women we are privileged to serve in residential care, as well as the foster children and families we support, has been and remains instrumental to the success of White’s. It is my privilege to take this opportunity to recognize the Wabash Rotary and to celebrate with them their 100th Anniversary. Not many institutions reach back over 100 years into Wabash history. Our founder, Josiah White, opened our doors in 1850, and the door to “service above self,” a Rotary motto, was opened in 1918 in Wabash County,
Dear Editor: You could have the best product ever invented but it would never sell if no one knew it was there. Wabash is in the middle of an industrial desert and no one knows we are here. We have three highways and railroads running north/south and east/west. A salesman said, “when business is good it pays to advertise and when business is bad it is a necessity.” We have been paying the same type of people to sell Wabash for about 30 years and are getting no returns on our money. It is time for a change in tactics. We have tried putting lipstick on the pig and it hasn’t worked (the downtown). Let’s try selling the whole pig. Let’s look at the best parts, the ham, bacon, pork chops, etc. Let’s spend more on advertising. The city spends money on the wrong things. How can we afford to go to Asia and not afford to fix the railroad crossings? If people tear their cars up coming into town, why would they want to come back? Since I mentioned spending money on the wrong things, I would like to bring up the airport. Almost 20 years ago we leased the airport to a person that then hired another person to run it. The city still paid money to the leaseholder but also paid for a lot of other items and services. If the leaseholder could afford to hire someone to run the airport, why couldn’t the city do the same and eliminate the middleman. It costs more now to run the airport than it did when the city ran it. It seems to me the city would buy lottery tickets on a dead mule if someone told them it would resurrect itself in a week. There seems to be a lot of waste of taxpayer money. — Red Hapner, Wabash
with outreach to White’s beginning soon thereafter. First among the Rotary’s many special gifts, events, and celebrations at White’s was a gift of ice skates for the young men and women on campus. It is a wonderful link to this first gift as the Rotary celebrates in downtown Wabash by setting up an ice rink for all, with a special time for the young people of White’s to skate. I cannot tell you the warmth this gives to me and to the team here at White’s.
W h i t e ’ s Residential & Family Services is profoundly grateful to the men and women of the Rotary for their commitment to impact the lives of those we serve. We stand among all citizens of the County and City to express our gratitude, to pray for God’s continued blessings upon, and to salute the Wabash Rotary as they begin their second century of service. — Ron Evans, President and CEO, White’s Residential & Family Services
Moose lodge appreciates support Dear Editor: Wabash Moose Lodge members would like to say thank you to everyone who came to s p e n d Thanksgiving day with us. We would like to thank all the volunteers: Dave Phillips for blessing our meal; Jim and Holly (Hall) Schlemmer, Christina Stroup, Brent and Susan Dawes, Bill Futrell. Cedric Taylor, Mark and Kelly Benton, Mikki Bishop, Ernie Kerlin, Chuck Burkholder, Bob Bishop, Kim Bishop, Dan and Kristi Karns, Danielle Karns, John Bitzle, Joy and
Lea Curless, Paul Bakehorn, Mike and Renee Ridenour, Alevera Richet, Jeff Hampton and Lori Brane We would also like to thank everyone who donated for the meal: Randy Wendt, Family Video, Poole Foods, Do It Best Wabash Hardware, Builders Mart, Walmart, Big R, Kroger, Todd Adams State Farm, Ford Meter Box, Wabash Moose Higher Degree, Wabash Appliance, John Bakehorn, Paul Bakehorn, Victor Courtney, John Brite, Brian Mallow State Farm, Jon McDonald,
Mikki Bishop, Ernie Kerlin, Bob Bishop, Mary McElveen, Chuck and Jody Burkholder, Patty Tulley Chain, Terrell Realty, Dan and Kristi Karns, Benny Lucas, Katie Sumpter and Friends, Jim Schlemmer, Barry and Christa Stroup, Lori Brane and all anonymous donations. The event delivered over 100 home deliveries, 100 takeout dinners and about 250-300 attendees. – Officers & members of the Wabash Moose Family Center
Editor’s Note: Repairs to railroad crossings are not paid for by the City of Wabash. Rather, the cost of those repairs are paid for by Norfolk Southern Railroad
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Norse, Knights split boys-girls doubleheader Northfield and Southwood basketball teams split a girls-boys doubleheader on Friday, Dec. 7. The Lady Norse defeated Southwood, 77-19, while the Knights’ boys basketball team defeated Northfield, 80-31. In the girls game, Northfield dominated from the start, building a 26-4 lead after one quarter. The Lady Norse built on that lead in the second quarter, taking a 43-6 halftime lead. Northfield’s defense held Southwood to just 13 points in the second half to pick up its seventh win of the year. Ariel Dale paced Northfield with 21 points. Kyra Kennedy had 15 points and Kelcie Thomson had 10 points. Thomson also added five rebounds, nine assists and five steals. Dale had three steals and Kennedy had two block shots. Alissa Pershing led Southwood with five points. Maggie Bell had four rebounds while Erin Lehner and MaKenna Pace each had two steals. The boys game was a repeat of the girls game, this time, however, it was Southwood that dominated throughout the game. The Knights built a 27-3 lead after one quarter and increased it to 48-19 at halftime. Southwood outscored Northfield 32-12 in the second half to win its first game of the year.
The Knights put four players in double figures, led by Dallas Holmes with 18 points. Jackson Simons had 15 points while Carson Rich had 14 points and Quentin Perry had 11. Simons had six rebounds while Rich had six assists. No statistics were reported by Northfield.
Manchester girls win Manchester’s girls basketball team improved to 3-0 in the Three Rivers Conference with a 40-29 win over Whitko. Manchester jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the first quarter, and withstood a third quarter rally by the Wildcats that cut the lead to 25-19. The Lady Squires held tough in the fourth quarter, outscoring White 15-10 for the win. Eva Bazzoni had 18 points, while Kennedy Fierstos had 11 points. “Our defense did a good job of forcing them to take tough shots,” coach Jacob Everett said. “Offensively we struggled shooting the ball early, but we were able to make adjustments and score the ball when we needed it most.” Manchester is now 6-4 overall.
Lady Knights fall Southwood’s girls basketball team dropped a game to Pioneer, 58-36, on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8. The Lady Knights fell behind 8-2 in the opening
minutes, but came back to tie the score at 14-14 after one. The comeback was shortlived, as Pioneer outscored Southwood 17-6 in the second quarter to build a 31-20 lead at halftime. Southwood pulled back to within seven during the third quarter, but could get no closer the rest of the contest. “It was a tough end to a tough week,” coach Chad West said. “We have a day and a half to charge our batteries, get refocused and start again Monday. Another big week is ahead of us with multiple opportunities for success.” MaKenna Pace led Southwood with 20 points, four rebounds and 15 deflections.
Squires win invitational Manchester’s wrestling team went 5-0 Saturday to win the Caston Invitational. The Squres won against Laville (63-18), Tri County (79-12), North Miami (6712), North White (60-15) and Caston (72-0). Individual records for the Squires were: 106 Ethan McWilliams 5-0; 113 Brady Wiley 4-1; 120 Elijah Burlingame 5-0; 120 Haley Clifford 4-0; 126 Dylan Stroud 5-0; 132 Dominic Lincoln 3-2; 138 AJ Fortman 1-0; 145 Kevin Morales 4-1; 152 Johnny England 5-0; 160 Andrew Cagle 5-0; 170 Trescott Duffy 3-1; 182 Delton Moore 5-0; 195 Ashton
Southwood’s Sierra Stout attempts to block a shot by Northfield’s Ariel Dale on Friday night. Dale, who scored the 1000th point of her career earlier in the week, led Northfield with 21 points. Photos by Joseph Slacian Moore 4-1; 195 Joseph Irons 1-0; 220 Trevor Dill 3-1; 285 Bryce Kamphues 4-1. Burlingame is now on an eight-match winning streak while McWilliams and England each went 5-0 for the first time in their career.
Apaches get TRC win The Wabash Apaches defeated Maconaquah, 5338, on Friday in a Three Rivers Conference matchup in a boys basketball contest Wabash took a 12-10 lead after one quarter, and
Southwood’s Dallas Holmes looks to get a shot off against Northfield’s Liam Johnson. Holmes led Southwood with 18 points.
increased it to 27-18 at halftime. Trenton Daughtry led Wabash with 24 points. Wabash is now 4-1 on the season, 2-0 in the TRC. The Apaches travel to Northfield on Friday for a boys-girls TRC doubleheader.
Knights, Apax compete Wabash finished fourth and Southwood seventh in the Western Wrestling Inivtaitonal on Saturday. Western won the contest with 259 points. Oak Hill was second, Eastern was third. Marion finished fifth and Tipton was sixth. Eastbrook wrapped up the field with an eighth place finish. Wabash had two wrestlers capture their weight division. Jared Brooks on the 106-pound weight class, while Ethan Higgons won the 120pound class. For Southwood, Carson Kelley was the 145-pound champion.
Wabash County rival Northfield on Friday night, the Southwood Knights fell to Eastern, 7461, on Saturday night. Trailing 35-24 at halftime, the Knights pulled to within three points, 48-45, after three quarters. Pioneer rallied in the fourth quarter, 26-16, to hang on to the win. Dallas Holmes led Southwood with 23 points, while Carson Rich had 22 points.
Manchester drops pair
The Manchester Squires dropped a pair of boys basketball games over the weekend, falling to Gary West Lighthouse CPA, 66-63, on Saturday and 50-48 to DeKalb on Friday. Weston Hamby led Manchester with 21 points against Lighthouse. Brayden Casper had 12 points and Kam Lester had 10 points. No statistics were reported for the DeKalb game.
Lady Apaches win Wabash’s girls basketball team defeated Rochester, 48-30, on Saturday night. The Lady Apaches improved to 5-5 on the season, 1-1 in the Three Rivers Conference. Tied 18-18 at halftime, Wabash outscored Rochester 30-12 in the second half for the win. Mariah Wyatt had 14 points for Wabash, while Nici Gunderman added 10 points.
Eastern downs Knights Coming off a win over
Lady Squires top Huntington North
Kennedy Fierstos scored 19 points, leading Manchester’s girls basketball team to 41-37 victory over Huntington North, marking the Lady Squires (5-4) first victory over Huntington since 1984 Tuesday night, Dec. 4. “I am so proud of the accomplishment that the girls achieved tonight,” coach Jacob Everett said. “I think our drive and focus is where it needs to be to play at a high level. Ready to get back at it Cont. on Page 17.
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Heisman winner proves specializing in one sport is now a thing of the past By Bill Barrows
Jenna Halderman
Halderman finds success at Purdue By The Paper Staff WEST LAFAYETTE — ,After a storied career as a track and cross country runner at Northfield High School, Jenna Halderman has gone on to enjoy success as a runner for the Purdue University cross country and track and field squads. This past season, she ran a 17:27 at the Valparaiso Invitational, which was her 5,000 meter personal record. At the University of Wisconsin Nuttycombe Invitational, she ran a 21:07 at a distance of 6,000 meters, marking her personal record and the seventh fastest time in Purdue cross country history. Halderman finished 45th at the Big Ten Championships at Nebraska, 24 places better than last year. She also finished 49th at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, which is 37 spots higher than last year.
Halderman consistently ran 40 seconds faster in every meet this year when compared to last. The Purdue Women’s team placed eighth at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional, two places higher than last year. Halderman is a redshirt junior in cross country, meaning she has one more season left to compete. In her senior year in track this upcoming season, Halderman will focus on the 5k race in the indoor and outdoor seasons. Last year, she ran 16:56 in the 5,000 meters at the Iowa State indoor track meet. “This cross country season was the best season of my running career so far,” Halderman said. “When the team goes to the starting line, my coach always says ‘do us,’ meaning just go out there and compete and that’s exactly what I did. “I’m very thankful for my supportive teammates, coach and my family.”
If Kyler Murray can play two sports in college and win the Heisman Trophy while leading his team into the College Football Playoffs, then all arguments for specializing in one sport in is officially dead. Harold Baines and Lee Smith have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Today’s Game Era Committee. Several teams have inquired on Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber but they’ve all gotten the same response from Cubs. No, he’s not available. Let the Baseball Winter Meetings commence! I love the Hot Stove season! Four former NFL players, including five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen, have taken up a new goal now that their football days are over — making the Olympics in curling. Allen, former Rams quarterback Marc Bulger, ex-linebacker Keith Bulluck and ex-offensive lineman Michael Roos have dubbed themselves the “AllPro Curling Team” as they chase seemingly long odds to qualify for the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. Before starting in movies like East of Eden, James Dean starred at Fairmount High School in basketball and baseball. He was also a high jumper on the track team. The Pacers’ Thaddeus
Young o n teammate Bojan B o g d a n ovic: “Bogey’s a b a d , b a d man. He can BILL BARROWS go out there and he can score from a variety of ways. He shoots the basketball very, very well, but he also can put it on the floor and make plays for other guys.” The Boston Red Sox resigned Nathan Eovaldi to a 4 year, $67.5 contract. So was Eovaldi’s World Series Game 3 the most lucrative “loss” in baseball history? It used to be that former NFLers Dave Logan and Ed McCaffrey were the Denver Broncos’ radio broadcast team, still are. But last Saturday, the two squaring off in the Colorado Class 5A state championship, Logan coaching Cherry Creek and McCaffrey coaching Valor Christian. Great coaches, great men, great matchup. The CBS NFL pregame show on Sunday had an interview of Boomer Esiason interviewing his college roommate, Colts coach Frank
Reich. Brought back memories. What does it say about the NFL that there are so many upstart football leagues right now? The top three teams in the Bryce Harper Sweepstakes according to ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian. 1. Phillies 2. Dodgers. 3. White Sox. When former Orioles star Boog Powell joined the Dodgers in the ‘70s, he’d eat nachos all game and then pinch-hit in the helmet they came in. Dominant 22-point Pacers road win last Saturday night in Orlando for eighth straight overall over Magic and 8th straight at Amway Center. While Pacers have not lost 3 straight overall in 2018, they’ve also not lost 3 straight road games as well since last January. “He (George H. W. Bush) taught us that a day was not meant to be wasted, and he played golf at a legendary pace. I always wondered why he insisted on speed golf — he was a good golfer. Well here’s my conclusion: He played fast so he could move on to the next event, to enjoy the rest of the day, to expand his enormous energy, to live it all. He was born with just two settings: Full-throttle, then sleep.” — George W. Bush
Sports roundup ...continued from Page 16 tomorrow and see what else this team can accomplish.” Kiera Hatfield added nine points, two rebounds and two steals in the victory. And, Kennidy Lauer added five points, three rebounds and five assists.
Lady Apax outlast Bluffton Wabash’s girls basketball squad improved to 4-5 on the season with a 61-49 win at home of Blufton on Dec. 4. Wabash jumped out to a 27-16 halftime lead but Bluffton made a furious in the third quarter, drawing within two before Wabash pulled back ahead 44-39 heading into the final quarter. The Lady Apaches outscored the Lady Tigers 17-10 to pull out the win. Hope Unger led the Lady Apaches with a game-high 19 points. Mariah Wyatt added 17 points, and Alivia Short
finished with 13. And, Abby Vinopal dished out five assists to pace Wabash.
Northfield tops Taylor Northfield’s girls basketball team built a 37-24 lead over Taylor by halftime, and held on for a 5649 victory over the Lady Titans to improve to 6-2 on the year on Dec. 4. Emma Hoover led the Lady Norse with 14 points, two rebounds and two steals. Kelcie Thomson added 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists and five steals. Ariel Dale scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds to eclipse the 1,000-point mark for her career in the victory.
Apache swimmers fall to Rochester Wabash’s boys swimming team dropped a 10450 contest to Rochester on Dec. 4
Johna France and Paul Cordes went 1-2 in the 100 freestyle to pace the Apaches. The Lady Apache swimmers fell to Rochester 12246. Leigha picked up Wabash’s lone win in diving.
Wabash grapplers top Cass Wabash’s wrestling squad recorded a 40-29 win over Lewis Cass on Dec. 4. Jared Brooks (106), Ethan Higgins (120), Braden Brooks (126), Anthony Long (138), Grant Carandante (160), Justin Samons (220) and Grant Warmuth (heavyweight) each picked up individual wins for the Apaches.
Southwood wrestlers fall The Knight grapplers dropped a 63-15 decision to Bluffton on Dec. 4.
Carson Kelley (145) started the Knights scoring, pinning his opponent in 1:21. Connor Rich (160) picked up an 18-12 decision, and Thomas Charles (182) pinned his opponent in 24 seconds to round out the scoring for the Knights.
Emmanuel drops first contest Emmanuel Christian fell for the first time this year after a 58-48 loss to ICA of Anderson. J.C. Frank led the Eagles with 25 points, Jack Niccum added 10 points and Levi Hinds finished with eight points.
Southwood falls to Ole Miss The Southwood girls basketball team suffered a 69-31 loss to Mississinewa on Dec. 5. MaKenna Pace led the Lady Knights with 12 points, five rebounds, four steals and two assists.
Kayla Mays added seven points, two rebounds and two steals. Morgan Farr finished with four points and six steals, and Sierra Stout added four points and three rebounds.
Norse open season with losses Northfield’s boys basketball squad dropped a pair of contests to open the season. On Nov. 30, the Norse opened the season with a 64-32 loss to Tipton. Nate Drancik led Northfield with 11 points. Clayton Tomlinson and Jarret Shafer each added five points. On Dec. 5, the Norse dropped a 77-45 decision to Fort Wayne Canterbury. Drancik again led the Norse with 16 points. Logan Peas scored 14 points and had five boards, and Clayton Tomlinson had 13 points, four assists, and three
steals. Graydon Holmes pulled down a team high eighth rebounds.
Norse grapplers fall to Maconaquah
Northfield’s varsity wrestling team suffered a 65-15 loss to Maconaquah Thursday night. Winning by pin were Jasper Donaldson and Jaydan Goshert. Logan Cox won by decision.
Manchester wrestlers win
Manchester’s varsity wrestling team improved to 6-1 on the season with a 50-27 victory over Tippecanoe Valley. Dylan Stroud (126), Peyton Addair (138), Andrew Cagle (160), Delton Moore (170), Trescott Duffy (182), Ashton Moore (195) and Bryce Kamphues (285) won by pin, while Elijah Burlingame (120) won by tech fall and Joseph Irons won by a 4-1 decision.
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An indoor farmers market is planned for Saturday, Dec 15, at The Firehouse located at 108 W. Main St. Many of your favorite Far mer’s Market vendors will be ready to greet you between 8 a.m. and noon. DO YOU HAVE 3 HOURS TO SPARE? If you love retail and have three hours a week to spare, the Fellowship of Churches Thrift Store could use you to help with floor design, retail display and sales clerk. The shop has had increased traffic since moving into their spacious new facility which has increased their need for volunteers.
Stop by the shop at 410 N. Market Street to talk with Mary or any of the friendly staff. U P C O M I N G EVENTS IN LAKETON: The American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting dinner at the Blue Bird Café on Friday, Dec 14, from 4:30-7 p.m. The menu includes fish, shrimp, beefn-noodles, meatloaf with choice of potato, vegetable, salad & drink for $8. Home-made pie, $2.00. Carry-Outs available. The Laketon American Legion is open for Breakfast every Monday, 7 to 11 a.m. Laketon American Legion will be open from Dec. 23 thru Jan. 1 Breakfast & lunch
will be served from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. No breakfast on Dec. 25. (Blue Bird Cafe - CLOSED). The Community Christmas Dinner will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec 25, at the American Legion. Come onecome all Sponsored by Rohrer Family. L A K E T O N LEGION BREAKFAST: The Laketon American Legion Post 402, located at 10140 Troyer Road (Laketon), now serving breakfast every Monday 7 to 11 a.m. Public is welcome! AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park
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Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. F E L L OW S H I P
MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s
homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. P A R T I N G SHOTS: “We are a nation of communities... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.”
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Wabash City Schools to purchase property Wabash City Schools board approved the pur-
chase of a parcel of land near O.J. Neighbours that is
currently owned by the First United Methodist Church,
Work is progressing: A crane was a common site in recent weeks in downtown Wabash as the construction project at the Historic Eagles Theatre continues to progress. Among the things the crane was used for was taking roofing materials to the top of the building. The construction project is featured in the December episode of “Wabash County Life,” which can be viewed on Wabash WebTV. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh
A Big Thank You From Timbercrest Senior Living Community!
during its meeting on Monday, Dec. 3. “It’s a small piece of property just south of the trail on the east side of O.J. Neighbours,” Superintendent Jason Callahan said. “We own nine acres there on the east side of that wooded area. It had all been donated through the Stefanatos family a while back, except for this little parcel of land. It’s within the estimated cost of property.” The property is one square acre. “If we’re going to do anything in the future, this makes sense to purchase the property,” Callahan said. “You wouldn’t want to get
into some type of building project in the future and not be able to because of that one parcel.” The board also approved the 2019-20 WCS school calendar. “The calendar matches every break the same as this year,” Callahan said. “It starts on a Wednesday. The first student day is Aug. 7 with two teacher days prior to that. All the breaks match up with the calendar we’ve adopted the last two years. We worked with MSD to have a similar calendar.” The board also raised milk/lunch prices for the 2018-19 school year.
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Rotary brings ice skating to downtown By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Rotary Club started in 1918, and its relationship with White Residential and Family Service’s goes all the way back to 1922. So, the club chose its longest standing service project as a way to celebrate its 100th anniversary over the weekend. In 1922, the Wabash Rotary Club gave ice skates to the students at White’s so they could skate on the ponds. On Friday, Dec. 7, the club brought ice skating to downtown Wabash as part of the First Friday festivities. “We have gotten so much great feedback,” said Emily Boardman, past president of the Rotary Club. “It’s my understanding that we
used to have ice skating in the Honeywell Pool parking lot. So, a lot of people have talked about how this is bringing ice skating back to Wabash. And, it just adds to what is already a tremendous event for the city of Wabash.” Boardman said the Rotary couldn’t thank the partnering businesses enough, places like Modoc’s and Visit Wabash County, Wabash Marketplace, the City of Wabash and its Street Department, the Wabash Police Department. “There have been so many groups that have jumped on board with the project,” she said. “We’re closing a street down, so I was really nervous how that might be received,” Boardman said. “But, we’ve been so pleased with
the support from all the agencies from around town.” Miami Street was closed Thursday to Sunday to allow for set up, take down and of course, skating on the rink. Boardman said the Rotary Club doesn’t want to be just about the Rotarian members, but families and the community as a whole. “So, when I see events like this where everyone is able to enjoy it, it just helps with the Rotary community and building that good will,” Boardman said. The ice skating surface itself is made of an artificial surface, not ice. Patrons took turns making their way around the rink on Miami Street out in front of the Charley Creek Inn and Visit Wabash County
Participants try their hand at ice skating as part of First Friday festivities on Friday, Dec. 7, in downtown Wabash. Photo by Josh Sigler Offices Friday and Saturday. “You could skate on it any time,” Boardman said. ‘You could skate on it in the summer or the winter, so it’s kind of
nice for us. It’s just a synthetic surface that functions like ice.”: Other than White’s, the Rotary Club has partnered with the Access
Youth Center, and Living Well in Wabash County for tits food pantry initiative. The club has also long provided dictionaries to students.
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By The Paper staff Winter Bash, the H o n e y w e l l Foundation’s annual “geared-forfun” event, will take place Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 2-3, at various Honeywell Foundation venues including the Honeywell Center, the Dr. James Ford Home and the Charley Creek Gardens. All activities are free and open to the public. Lead sponsorship for Winter Bash
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Other Honeywell Center Activities – Jan. 2 & 3 Art Workshop with Candie Cooper at 10:30 a.m. Nationally recognized artist and author Candie Cooper will lead a different art project each day of Winter Bash. Although reservations are not required, spaces are limited and are filled on a firstcome, first-serve basis. It is best to arrive early! Roller Skating from
is provided by Terrell Realty Group, LLC. Associate sponsor is Advance America. Winter Bash is a great way for students on break to liven up their winter break by attending these funfilled days: Free Movies at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater – Jan. 2 & 3 Showtimes are 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 – Hotel Transylvania 3 Thursday, Jan 3 – Incredibles 2
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SQU I RREL CREEK A youngster creates a craft project at last year’s Winter Bash. The Paper file photo 9:00-10:30 a.m. and 3:30-5:00 p.m. For those who love to skate, the Honeywell Center will host family skating sessions that provide an ideal time for the entire family to come to exert some energy! It is also the perfect time
for beginners as the skating will be at a slower pace. All skaters should be accompanied by an adult. (For safety and to provide the best experience, skating will be limited to 100 guests. Dr. James Ford Home
Activity — Jan 3 only Free tours from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Charley Creek Gardens Activities — Jan. 2 & 3 Art Project – 12:30 p.m. For more information about Winter Bash, visit the
Honeywell Center website at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Box Office at 260-563-1102. For more information, please call Michelle Struble at 260.274.1429 or mstruble@honeywellfoundation.org.
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Honeywell adds 4 more shows for ‘19 By The Paper staff
More shows have been booked to the Honeywell Center’s roster of upcoming entertainment for all a u d i e n c e s . Performances include Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Scotty McCreery, Dennis DeYoung: The Grand Illusion 40th Anniversary Album Tour, and Mutts Gone Nuts. Tickets go on sale Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. Get ready for a unique nightlife experience directly from d o w n t o w n Indianapolis with Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos on Friday, Feb. 15, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. in Legacy Hall at the Honeywell Center. Professional dueling pianists and musicians from the popular hot-spot Howl at the Moon will perform your favorite songs (and of course, requests) in this highenergy, live music show in the casual atmosphere in Legacy Hall. Food and beverages will be available. The Howl at the Moon series for 2019 is sponsored by Pizza King of Wabash. Tickets prices are $20 for general admission. Reserved tables are $160 (8 seats), and $80 (4 seats). Scotty McCreery will take the Ford Theater stage on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. McCreery burst onto the national music
Dennis DeYoung will perform May 3 at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. scene in 2011 at age 17, quickly establishing himself as one of country music’s hottest new stars. Now in his early 20s, the talented singer/songwriter has album sales approaching 3 million, and received both Platinum and Gold album certifications, debuted three consecutive albums at No. 1 on a Billboard chart, and achieved one Gold and three P l at i nu m - c e r t i f i e d singles as well as two Top Ten hits. Tickets prices are $75 (AAAC), $48 (D-ZZ), and $34 (Balcony). Dennis DeYoung, founding member of STYX, will perform at the Honeywell Center on Friday, May 3, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. As the lead singer and songwriter on seven of the band’s eight Top Ten hits, DeYoung’s voice is
one of the most recognizable in the music world today and continues to inspire new generations of fans. For over five decades, DeYoung has been a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and record producer. He wrote and sang several classics including: “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” “Best of Times,” “Mr. Roboto,” “Show Me the Way,” “Desert Moon,” “Don’t Let It End,” and the 1979 People’s Choice Award winner, “Babe.” DeYoung has recorded 7 solo albums including Desert Moon, whose title track achieved Top Ten status. DeYoung continues to tour with his band around the world. Corporate sponsorship is provided by Bott Electric, Inc. Ticket prices are $75
(AAA-C), $50 (D-ZZ, mezzanine, AA-HH), and $35 (JJ-QQ). Fun for the entire family can be experienced with Mutts Gone Nuts!, on stage at the Honeywell Center on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Expect the unexpected, as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance, that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4-legged performers. Deemed ‘A Must See’ by the Washington Post, the dogs are sure to steal your heart, and then your socks! Associate sponsorship is provid-
Wellbrooke to host Festival of Wreaths By The Paper staff Wellbrooke of Wabash will host a Festival of Wreaths from Dec. 12-24. In addition to stopping by to view the various wreaths, the public also is invited to bid on their favorites during a silent auction. At least 10 wreaths, decorated by the various Wellbrooke departments and staff, will be available for viewing and purchase. Proceeds from the event will go to Hope for the Holidays, the
Wellbrooke program that chooses a various charity to which
contribute funds. Money raised from the Festival of
Wreaths will go to the New Beginnings Ministry.
Mutts Gone Nuts! (top photo) and Scotty McCreery are among the acts to perform in 2019 at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. Mutts Gone Nuts! will perform Oct. 4, while Scotty McCreery, a former “American Idol” finalist, will perform on April 11. Photos provided
ed by Cornerstone Veterinary Services. Tickets prices are $30 (AAA-C), $20 (DZZ), and $15 (Balcony). Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.
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Leona Campbell, 81
World War II veteran
June 7, 1937 – Dec. 10, 2018
She is survived by her six children, Sheree Spradlin of Jamestown, Tenn., Mark Campbell, Shawna Herron, and Adrian DeWayne (Bernice) Campbell, all of Wabash, Sabrina (John) Preikszas of Holland, Mich., and Jeremy (Misty) Campbell of Wabash; 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren; her siblings, George (Karon) Samons of Lagro, Douglas (Nadine) Samons of Seneca, S.C., Joseph Samons of Wabash, Mary Ann (Carllus) Adkins of Savannah, Tenn., and Carolyn Sue Sanders of Littleton, Colo. She was also preceded in death by a brother, David Samons, and three sisters, Opal Mollette, Pauline Fraley, and Ruby Bayliss. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, 1056 Erie Street, Wabash with the Rev. Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Free Will Baptist Church or the Ladies Aid Society of the church. The memorial guest book for Leona may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Jill Lefebvre, 49 Owned Jill’s Classic Cuts April 13, 1969 – Dec. 6, 2018
Jill Elizabeth Lefebvre, 49, of rural Macy, passed away Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Jill was a fighter. Her life was taken early after a 2 year, 8 month battle with colon cancer. Jill was born on April 13, 1969 in Fort Wayne, and adopted by her parents John and Diane Livengood. She was a 1987 graduate of North Miami High School, and received her beautician license in 1989 from Wright Beauty College. After school she eventually opened her own business, Jill’s Classic Cuts in Roann, where she styled hair for 27 years. She loved the conversation and friends she made through her work. Jill married Alec J. Lefebvre, her high school sweetheart at the pond of her parent’s home on Aug. 7,1993. Jill was not only a devoted wife but also a loving mother and amazing friend. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a beautiful, selfless, and vibrant woman with a smile and laugh that lit up every room she entered. She filled her free time alongside her husband following their children and supporting them in all their sporting events and academic achievements. Jill did not like to sit still for long; she loved visiting with friends and always kept herself busy. Everyone who knew Jill knew she was an amazing cook and loved the sun, whether it was sitting on the porch swing or lying on the beach, if it was warm she was happy. Jill is survived by her father, John C. Livengood of Denver; husband, Alec Lefebvre, and two daughters Cortnee and Carlee Lefebvre of Macy. She was preceded in death by her mother Diane K. (Benedict) Livengood of Denver, who also was fighting a battle against cancer. There will be a celebration of life hosted Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, from 1-7 p.m. at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash. There will be no service. The memorial guestbook for Jill may be signed on-line at grandstaffhentgen.com. Preferred memorial donations may be made to The Scratching Post Cat Rescue of Peru.
Dorothy Weaver Dorothy Weaver passed away Saturday Dec. 8, 2018. Arrangements are pending at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva
Robert Matthews, 87 Robert E. Matthews, 87, of Wabash, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Pastor Mike Duggan officiated.
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Jack Horoho, 99
Retired from General Tire
Leona Mae Campbell, 81, of Wabash, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at 7:22 a.m. at Autumn Ridge Health Care in Wabash. She was born June 7, 1937, in Weeksbury, Ky., to Brown and Dora (Gillispie) Samons. Leona was a 1955 graduate of Wheelwright High School. She married Adrian Campbell in Wabash on October 6, 1956; he died October 8, 2018. She worked at General Tire in Wabash for 36 1/2 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of Wabash Free Will Baptist Church and attended as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed quilting, reading, shopping, cooking, and traveling.
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March 20, 1919 – Dec. 3, 2018
Jack E. Horoho, 99, North Manchester, passed away at 9:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born in Sycamore on March 20, 1919, he was the son of Owen and Anna (Crousore) Horoho. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II and earning two bronze stars, he returned to Anderson and continued his career with Kroger Co. as a manager. He married Pauline Randolph (nee Tucker) in 1946 and they raised their blended family there. Retiring from Kroger the couple moved to Long Lake in 1967. He worked at Ford Meter Box retiring after 14 years. Jack was an avid gardener, lovingly filling his property with hundreds of varieties of flowers while also tending a large vegetable garden. His biggest passion, however was woodworking and turning. He made anything out of any kind of wood from vines to exotic hardwoods. His beautiful pins were sold at many events around the state. Preceding him in death were his wife, Pauline, and son, Robert, four sisters and a brother. Surviving are children Robert Randolph (Candi) of Marinette, Wis., Bill Horoho (Pat) of Roanoke, Candace Bertram (Bill) of Rogers, Minn., Dennis Horoho (Vicki) of Rochester, and special friend Wilma Parmerlee of North Manchester. He leaves 12 grandchildren. 15 great-grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester. Pastor David Crowley officiated. Burial was at Laketon Cemetery, County Road 200 West and 950 North, Laketon. The Horoho family has entrusted McKee Mortuary, North Manchester with the final arrangements. For those who wish to honor the memory of Jack E. Horoho, memorial contributions may be made to the Laketon American Legion Post 402, 10140 North Troyer Road, Laketon, IN 46943, or Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 South Meridian Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
James E. Weber, 83 U.S. Army veteran Dec. 1, 1935 – Dec. 6, 2018
James Edward Weber, 83, of Wabash, died of natural causes Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, at 7:15 p.m., at his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1935, in North Manchester, to John and Hima (Neher) Weber. Jim graduated from Manchester College (now Manchester University), and received his master’s degree from University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne. He served in Korea in the U.S. Army. Jim married Alice Louise England in Fort Wayne on August 26, 1962; she died July 18, 2014. He was a public servant, an elementary school teacher several years and also pastored two Methodist churches. More recently, Jim was an elder at the Hope Mills, N.C., Presbyterian Church. He is survived by three daughters, Valerie A. (Ralph) Ringo, Gwendolyn Price, and Heidi Burton; two sisters, Suzanne Rinehart and Ann Porter, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Marjorie Wulf, his sister, Christine Lester, and a grandson. Graveside services and burial were Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, at Laketon Cemetery with Chaplain Ed Ensley officiating. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Preferred memorial is American Diabetes Association. The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Max Garrison, 94
Terry Hurst, 68
Enjoyed westerns
Enjoyed hunting
May 20, 1924 – Dec. 6, 2018
June 18, 1950 – Dec. 7, 2018
Max Charles garrison, 94, formerly of rural North Manchester, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. He was born May 20, 1924. Graveside services were Sunday, Dec. 9 at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services handled arrangements.
Terry Wayne Hurst, 68, Wabash, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. He was born June 18, 1950. There will be no services. Visitation is 4-8 pm. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
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Wabash Police Citations November 30 Garret L. Marlen, 68, Peru, cited for no left turn. Alisha L. Byers, 26, Portland, cited for no left turn. Susan M. Smock, 60, Marion, cited for no left turn. Denver R. Lyon, 81, Roann, cited for no left turn. Kendra E. Holcom, 24, Marion, cited for no left turn. Andrew T. Doyle, 36, Marion, cited for no left turn. Kevin P. Thompson, 64, Marion, cited for no left turn. Barry Manns, 44, Winamac, cited for no left turn. William J. Richardson, 69, Huntington, cited for no left turn. Jerry L. Rose, 49, Claypool, cited for no left turn. Andra K. Wilhelm, 38, Wabash, cited for no left turn. December 1 Haley M. Emry, 24, Wabash, cited for possession of marijuana. December 5 Maureen T. Music, 65, Wabash, cited for disregarding auto signal. Arrests November 30 Justin A. Bales, 29, Wabash, failure to appear for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended. Eric S. Webb, 42. Wabash, petition to revoke probation for possession of a syringe. December 1 Tia J. Wagner, 39, Wabash, arrested for conversion. December 3 Kaitlyn N. White, 20, Wabash, violation of probation for possession of marijuana. Connie F. Johnson, 44, Huntington, arrested for possession of methamphetamine. Kennedy A. Chamberlain, 19, Lagro, arrested for theft. Brianna R. Davidson, 19, Lagro, arrested for theft. December 4 Richard E. King, 40, Wabash, arrested for theft Karissa L. Hubbard, Indianapolis, failure to appear to possession of paraphernalia. Accidents November 30 At 6:22 p.m. a vehicle driven by Luke E. Voirol, 18, Peru, collided with a vehicle driven by Leeann R, McHaney, 30, Wabash,
which in turn collided with a vehicle driven by Tabetha R. Cordill, 37, Hartford City on State Road 15 near Stitt Street. December 2 At 6:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Adam M. Spaulding, 17, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Brandon R. Cole, 34, Somerset, in Cass Street near Sinclair Street. December 3 At 6:25, a vehicle driven by Kienan J. French, 19, Andrews, collided with a parked car owned by Jay D. Blackburn, Wabash, on Cass Street near Harrison Avenue. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations November 21 Collin R. Gale, 21, North Manchester, cited for no proof of financial responsibility. November 23 Randy J. Camp, 60, Goshen, cited for speed. November 24 Philip E. Smith, 29, Van Buren, cited for improper registration. November 27 Christopher R. Heister, 32, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction December 5 Justin T. Kernel, 24, Greentown, cited for no operator’s license when required. Bookings November 28 Timothy S. Wulf, 47, Wabash, charged with public intoxication. Michael R. Whitfield, 44, Rochester, charged with possession of marijuana. Eric J. Woodword, 30, Noblesville, petition to revoke probation for possession of a narcotic drug. November 29 Dillon Eakright, 32, Laketon, petition to revoke probation for resisting law enforcement. Nahum B. Mogling, 50, Wabash, violation of electronic home detention. Talan H. Saunders, 26, Wabash, charged with burglary (failure to pay outstanding fees). November 30 Andrew W. McAllister, 28, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine Eric S. Webb, 42, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for unlawful possession of a syringe. Chase R. Bickel, 27, Huntington, charged with theft. December 1
Tia J. Wagner, 39, Wabash, charged with conversion December 2 Jason M. Geiger, 42, Wabash, charged with intimidation, resisting law enforcement, public intoxication and disorderly conduct. Michael S. Sadler, 32, Lagro, failure to appear for unlawful possession of a syringe. Angela J. Sadler, 54, Lagro, charged with theft. December 3 Kaitlyn N. White, 20, Wabash, misdemeanor probation violation, possession of marijuana. Dewey J. ValdoWashington, 30, Kokomo, failure to appear for theft. Donnie L. Horne, 39, Roanoke, charged with theft. Connie F. Johnson, 44, Wabash, failure to appear with possession of methamphetamine. Marisa L. Dials, 38, Wabash, charged with battery on an officer, domestic battery and intimidation. December 4 Richard E. King, 40, Wabash, charged with theft. Accidents November 28 At 6:56 a.m., a vehicle driven by Christopher D. Brainard ran off the road, hit a dirt embankment and came to rest on its left side on State Road 114 East near County Road 500 East. At 4:50 p.m. a vehicle driven by Haine Aroune, 27, Marion, collided with vehicles driven by Deanna M. Yeakle, 46, Marion, and Charles L. Chambers, 57, LaFountaine, on State Road 15 South near County Road 1100 South. November 29 At 7:56 a.m., a vehicle driven by Tiffani M. King, 33, Liberty Mills, ran off the road on State Road 13 South near County Road 1450 North. At 12:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Maurea L. Rhoten, 47, Fort Wayne, collided with a vehicle driven by Kaitlin M. Rowlette, 20, Galveston, on U.S. 24 near County Road 200 West. November 30 At 10:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jodi R. Simpson, 34, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Jason M. Warner, 40, North Manchester, on State Road 13 near Westchester Drive. At 1:26 p.m., a vehi-
cle driven by Austin M. McClish, 20, Rochester, collided with a vehicle driven by Linda A. Screeeton, 55, Rochester, on State Road 114 West near State Road 13 North. December 2 At 10:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael Elliott, 52, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Sean M. Helfin, 42, Wabash, on State Road 124 near County Road 50 East. At 8:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Austin Osborne, 20, Wabash, ran off the road on County Road 700 West and County Road 200 South. December 3 At 5:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ronnie A. Coots, 45, Lagro, collided with a deer on County Road 250 South near County Road 300 East. North Manchester Citations December 4 Shirley A. Winkler, 81, North Manchester, cited for speed Arrests December 4 Auston M. Howard, 27, North Manchester, arrested for possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. December 6 Keyounis D. Woods, 19, Anderson, arrested on a warrant for possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Accidents December 4 At 11:02 a.m., a vehi-
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Steven J. Dierks, 74 U.S. Army veteran Aug. 2, 1944 – Dec. 7, 2018
Steven J. Dierks, 74, Liberty Mills, passed away at 9:01 a.m. on Dec. 7, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Aug. 2, 1944 to Arnold W. and Snowden Joan (Custer) Dierks in Warsaw. After graduation from Sidney High School in 1962, Steven entered the U.S. Army and served in it from 1962-65. He was a member of American Legion Post No.286. He worked in construction and was a heavy equipment operator. Steven enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and going to their events and spending time with family. He also could be found in the basement tinkering with different things. He also enjoyed breakfast with his buddies, and he watched “Wheel of Fortune,” religiously. Surviving are a son, Todd (Melissa) Dierks, North Manchester; daughter, Tara (David) Helms, Galveston; three brothers, Myrtus Dierks, North Manchester, Phil (Marcia) Dierks, South Whitley, and Kris (Beverly) Dierks, Claypool; two sisters, Joie (Jeff) Lotz, South Whitley, and Debbie (Mark) Crapea, California; six grandchildren, Sarrah and Heath Dierks, Lindsay (Dustin) Engle, Ross Wyatt and John Helms; and a great-grandchild, Maxwell Alexander Dierks. He is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester. Services are at 3 p.m. with Pastor William Collins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County 4-H, 1 W. Hill St., Suite 211, Wabash, IN 46992, or Cass County 4-H Association, 200 Court Park, Room 302, Logansport, IN 46947. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com
cle driven by Junior F. Steininger, 73, North Manchester, struck a vehicle owned by the Town of North Manchester in the 100 block of West Seventh Street. Fire December 1 At 4:14, 100 block of South Maple Street for medical assist. December 2 At 10:55 a.m, 1400 block of East Street for medical assist. December 4
At 4:59 p.m., 100 block of Wabash Road for an odor of natural gas December 5 At 8:05 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. December 6 At 1:15 a.m., 1100 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist. December 7 At 6:11 a.m., Woodspoint Circle for medical assist. Buidling Permits,
City Brian and Pam Campbell, deck Wabash Stations, Inc., demo building Sutton Real Estate, warehouse Belinda Griffith, sunroom Ted Randall, attached garage CBRE, interior remodel Freewill Baptist Church, temporary sign Rock City Lofts, interior fit out
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Ideal Suburban Homes, new home construction Ideal Suburban Homes, new home construction Building Permits, County Elmer Graber, Calf Barn Land Transfers Auditor Wabash County to Shelly M. Baucco, Andrew M. Baucco and Hai Minh Ventures, tax title deed. Federal National M o r t g a g e Association, Fannie Mae to Dan N. Bordner and Debra A. Bordner, warranty deed.
Alvera Reichert to Alvera Reichert Living Trust, warranty deed. Marjorie L. Heitz and Marjorie L. Heitz 2014 Revocable Trust to Melinda Roberts, trust deed. Richard C. Pries to Richard C. Pries and Richard C. Pries Living Trust, quitclaim deed. Carla L. Hammond, Shane Ridenour, Neal C. Rienour, Gaye M. Frye, Gay M. Ridenour, Steven P. Ridenour, Ruthana Ridenour and Nelson J. Ridenour Jr. to David F. Ridenour, Sue E. Ridenour, and
WEEKLY REPORTS David F. Ridenour and Sue E. Ridenour revocable trust, warranty deed. Kelsy J. Presl to Blake A. Metzger, warranty deed. Lanty Lahr to John T. Straub Jr. and Emily C. Rogers, warranty deed. Katherine Mullett and Kathetina Ply to Hidden Diamond Homes, warranty deed. Brandon L. Adams and Jennifer R. Adams to Richard Taylor and Becky Taylor, warranty deed. Benjamin F. Schoby and Maraget A.
Schoby to Devin Bechtold, warranty deed. Susan A. Sailors, Jason A. Saylors and Timothy J. Sailors, Jr. to Jason A. Sailors and Kerri N. Sailors, warranty deed. James S. Dixon and Rebecca L. Dixon to Mark Dixon and Rhea Dixon, warranty deed. Seth M. Poston and Emilly J. Poston to Carrie E. Vineyard and Benjamin J. Vineyard, warranty deed. Lance L. Wrisk, Danielle C. Wrisk and Danielle C. Hawkins to Danielle E.
Woodling, warranty deed. Dana L. Rauh and Dana Kutach to William A. Rauh, quitclaim deed. Betty E. Morrett and Morrett Family Trust to Kevin D. Atkinson and Jeanne L. Atkiinson, trust deed. Eleanor Geary to Sandra Moore and Jeffry Fanning, quitclaim deed. Nancy R. Binkerd and Sarah Byers to Sarah Byers, quitclaim deed. Danny Bickerstaff and Danny R. Bickerstaff, Jr. to Zachary M. Horban
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and Chelsea R. Horban, warranty deed. Kip E. Gaerte and Kenneth Eugene and Barbara Rosann Custer Revocable Living Trust, to Kip E. Gaerte and Kenneth Eugene and Barbara Rosann Custer Credit Shelter Trust, trust deed. Charlotte Harnish to Christopher Harnish and Desiree Harnish, quitclaim deed. Gregory Harnish, Lori Harnish, Christopher Harnish and Desiree Harnish to Christopher Harnish and Desiree
Harnish, quitclaim deed. Kathy L. Prater and Kathy L. Prater to M a n c h e s t e r Fellowship of Churches, Inc., quitclaim deed. Auditor Wabash County to Robert W. Kramer, Connie K. Kramer and Der Pool 1 LLC, tax title deed. Town of Lagro to Ray Smith, warranty deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Michael Williams, Cynthia Williams and Margaret A. Henry, Sheriff ’s deed.
Team converts wet waste to diesel-compatible fuel From the UofI News Bureau CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — In a step toward producing renewable engine fuels that are compatible with existing diesel fuel infrastructure, researchers report they can convert wet biowaste, such as swine manure and
food scraps, into a fuel that can be blended with diesel and that shares diesel’s combustion efficiency and emissions profile. The researchers report the findings in the journal N a t u r e Sustainability. “The demonstration that fuels pro-
duced from wet waste can be used in engines is a huge step forward for the development of sustainable liquid f u e l s , ” said Brajendra K. Sharma, a research scientist with the Illinois S u s t a i n a b l e Technology Centerat the University of
Illinois’ Prairie R e s e a r c h Institute and a coauthor of the study. U. of I. agricultural and biological engineering professor Yu anhui Zhang led the research. His former g r a d u a t e student Wan-Ting (Grace) Chenis the first author of the paper and a profes-
sor at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. Mechanical science and engineering professor Ch ia-Fon Lee and graduate student Timothy Lee led the engine tests. “The United States annually produces 79 million dry tons of wet biowaste from food processing and animal production,” with more expected as urbanization increases, the researchers wrote. One of the biggest hurdles to extracting energy from this waste is its water content. Drying it requires almost as much energy as can be extracted from it. Hydrother mal liquification is a potential solution to this problem because it uses water as the
reaction medium and converts even nonlipid (nonfatty) biowaste components into biocrude oil that can be further processed into engine fuels, the researchers report. Previous studies have stumbled in trying to distill the biocrude generated through HTL into stable, usable fuels, however. For the new research, the team combined distillation with a process called esterification to convert the most promising fractions of distilled biocrude into a liquid fuel that can be blended with diesel. The fuel meets current standards and specifications for diesel fuel. “Our group developed pilot-scale HTL reactors to produce
the biocrude oil for upgrading,” Chen said. “We also were able to separate the distillable fractions from the biocrude oil. Using 10-20 percent upgraded distillates blended with diesel, we saw a 96100 percent power output and similar pollutant emissions to regular diesel.” Led by Zhang, the team is building a pilot-scale reactor that can be mounted on a mobile trailer and “has the capacity to process one ton of biowaste and produce 30 gallons of biocrude oil per day,” Zhang said. “This capacity will allow the team to conduct further research and provide key parameters for commercialscale application.”
Protect info if shopping online From the Indiana DOR INDIANAPOLIS — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warn individuals to take extra steps to protect their tax and financial data from identity thieves while online shopping. The holidays offer cybercriminals a chance to steal sensitive data and then quickly turn that stolen data into cash, either by draining financial accounts, charging credit
cards, creating new accounts or even using stolen identities to file a fraudulent tax return for a refund. “While online shopping is easy and convenient, it is important to remain vigilant when choosing a site to spend your hard-earned dollars,” said DOR Commissioner Adam Krupp. “With hundreds of new websites being created each minute, it can be hard to know how to protect yourself from cybercriminals, but DOR and the IRS can help.” Both DOR and the IRS have several tips to help individuals
protect themselves while shopping online: Avoid unprotected Wi-Fi. Unprotected public Wi-Fi hotspots may allow thieves to view transactions. Do not make any online purchases or financial transactions over unprotected public Wi-Fi. Shop at familiar o n l i n e retailers. Generally, sites with the “s” designation in “https” at the start of the URL are secure. Look for the “lock” icon in the browser’s URL bar. But remember, even criminals may obtain a securi(continued on page 27)
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Protect info if shopping online ty certificate so the “s” may not vouch for the site’s legitimacy. Beware of purchases at unfamiliar sites or clicks on links from pop-up ads. Learn to recognize and avoid phishing
emails. Look for misspellings and bad grammar. Also, remember to never click on links or attachments from unknown or suspicious sources. Remember neither DOR nor the IRS
using email to send or request sensitive information. Keep a clean machine. Use security software to protect against malware that may steal data and viruses that may damage files. Set it to
update automatically so your device always has the latest security defenses. Use strong and u n i q u e passwords. Be sure to use different passwords for each account and use a
password manager if necessary. Experts suggest a minimum of 10 characters. Use multi-factor authentication. If it is offered, set up your multi-factor authentication for accounts. This
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Study: Cancer deaths high among Hoosier firefighters From the IU News Bureau INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier firefighters face a significantly higher risk of dying from cancer than non-firefighters in Indiana, according to a study that shows death from malignant cancers was the leading cause of death for Indiana firefighters between 1985 and 2013.Of 2,818 Indiana firefighters who died between 1985 and 2013, 30.4 percent died
from malignant cancers. The study found the firefighters experienced an estimated 20 percent increase in the odds of dying due to malignant cancers compared to non-firefighters. This study is unique in that it is one of the first to match an exposed firefighter population to an independent comparison group of non firefighters from a general population.The
research findings are in the paper “Excess mortality among Indiana firefighters, 1985-2013,” which was published in the American Journal of I n d u s t r i a l Medicine.”The purpose of this study was to examine patterns of chronic disease deaths among Indiana firefighters from 1985 to 2013 compared to non firefighters,” said Carolyn Muegge, a doctoral candidate in the Richard M.
Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI, who is also a research scientist at the National Institute for Public Safety Health in Indianapolis and first author on the paper.”Firefighters are exposed to toxic agents, increasing their risk for cancer and cardiovascular disease,” Muegge said. “We examined the odds of cancer and cardiovascular mortality of firefighters relative to a
matched group of non firefighters from the general population.”To compare firefighters and nonfirefighters, each firefighter death record was matched to four non firefighter death records by age at time of death, sex, race, ethnicity and year of death.Heart disease was the second leading cause of firefighters’ deaths, accounting for 824, or 29.2 percent, of the deaths. There was no difference in the odds
of death due to cardiovascular diseases between firefighters and non-firefighters.When the causes of deaths of firefighters between 1983 and 2013 are looked at in five-year increments, research shows heart disease had been the leading cause of Indiana firefighters’ deaths until 1995, when “the burden of cancer significantly surpassed heart disease,” the paper stated.Heart disease was the leading cause of
death in the non firefighter comparison group, at 29.6 percent, followed by malignant cancers at 27.1 percent.According to the researchers, the leading cause of firefighter deaths — cancer and heart disease — underscore the need for implementing and expanding cancer and heart disease risk factor reduction programs and policies for firefighters.
How to time holiday shopping right The holiday season begins at the end of November and stretches into the first week of January. But this five-week stretch may not necessarily be the best time for everyone to shop. Harvard Business Review says that the retail industry has been turned on its head in recent years, and shoppers and retailers may want to rethink their approaches to the holiday shopping season. Consumers are no longer interested in retailers dictating their shopping schedules, and some people have grown accustomed to buying products when they want them — especially when price is of no concern. Even budget-conscious shoppers have changed their habits, says the shopping advisor RetailNext. Many holiday shoppers are delaying their shopping until January to take advantage of postseason sales.
Holiday shopping need not wait until after the holiday season, either. A 2017 RetailMeNot survey found that 45 percent of U.S. consumers said they planned to start shopping before November 1. One-quarter of the survey respondents said they planned to start shopping before October, and 12 percent started shopping for the holidays in the summer. So when should consumers do their holiday shopping? It all depends on what fits a person’s individual needs. • Shop sales, not schedules. If budget is a big concern, shoppers should grab items that are on sale whenever they are available. That can mean shopping at any time of the year. People can try making a master shopping list early in the year and saving it on their mobile phones. While shopping throughout the year, items from the list can be purchased and stored until the holidays.
• Shop your strengths. Those who get a thrill from tackling their entire shopping list in one haul can still do that. Shopping in this manner can help shoppers focus on the task at hand and reduce the likelihood of wasting time. But keep in mind that, according to a survey conducted by Business Wire, 65 percent of holiday shoppers scramble to complete their purchases in the last two weeks before Christmas, so shoppers who delay may be stuck in long lines at the mall. • Embrace in-store pickup. Many retailers are merging their online and brickand-mortar operations. Shoppers have the convenience of price-comparison and online shopping, with the physical enjoyment of going out to the store to complete their purchases. In-store pickup often enables shoppers to avoid hefty shipping fees, as in-store pickup is free. Plus, scoping
The holiday season begins at the end of November and stretches into the first week of January. But this five-week stretch may not necessarily be the best time for everyone to shop. out items online — and ensuring they’re in stock — saves the
hassle of making a trip in vain. Shoppers can look
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MHS grad named to Huntington U Athletic Hall of Fame By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpa per.com
HUNTINGTON — Katie (Bowers) Tam, a 2009 Manchester High School graduate and 2013 H u n t i n g t o n University graduate, was inducted into the university’s Athletic Hall Of Fame on Nov. 10. She is being honored for her significant contribution to the Huntington University softball program during the years of 2009-2013. Tam earned a scholarship for volleyball and softball after a decorated prep career at Manchester High School, where she played volleyball, basketball and softball, and chose to stay local and enroll at HU. Tam said she’s been playing softball since she was about 12, and has always played an infield position. Tam is the most prolific hitter in program history at HU. Highlighting her long list of accolades was earning NAIA Honorable Mention All-American honors in 2012. She is the only All-American in program history. Over the course of her four years, her
name appeared 25 times in the end-ofthe-year NAIA national individual rankings. Tam also dominated her league peers and was a four-time All-Conference honoree, which included being named the 2012 Conference Player of the Year. Her consistent success is welldocumented as she finished in the top four every year in the conference in batting average, slugging percentage, hits and total bases. She finished her four years in green and white with a program-best career batting average of .457. She also holds nine other career records including hits (230), singles (173), doubles (51), triples (11), home runs (36), runs (144), RBI (142), total bases (411) and walks (50). Tam was her team’s batting champion every year and boasts six single-season records. Most notable on that list includes her junior years when she set three new records by posting a batting average of .476, collecting 122 total bases and hammering out seven triples. Tam’s softball coach Doug Gower presented her with the award at the Nov.
10 ceremony. “It’s humbling, and it’s an honor,” Tam said. “It’s humbling especially when you’re standing up there and hearing all of the accomplishments of all of the other inductees, so it was definitely a cool experience to be a part of.” Tam said Gower talked a lot about how her parents, Mick and Jo Bowers, attended almost every single game. She said since having her 5-month-old daughter, she hasn’t played softball lately, but she can certainly go support the Foresters anytime she pleases. “They kind of give you a golden ticket,” she laughed about the perks of being in the Hall of Fame. “You get to go to any game at Huntington now.” “I never really looked at my stats, until you go there and you see it all laid out,” she said. “And it’s pretty cool.” Tam graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2013. She currently works as a health coach at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She, her husband, Mitchell, and their daughter, reside in Rochester.
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Katie (Bowers) Tam (second from right) was inducted into Huntington University’s Athletic Hall of Fame at a Nov. 10 ceremony for her contributions to the softball program. Joining her at the ceremony were (from left) HU softball coach Doug Gower, Tam’s father, Mick Bowers, and her mother, Jo Bowers. Photo provided
Heart’s Wilson to perform at Honeywell Center By The Paper staff Ann Wilson, the powerful voice and frontwoman of rock band Heart, will perform at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27. Wilson’s solo tour is the next step of her journey, where the present meets the past and joins the timeless. All the songs that make up the essence of Ann Wilson will be on display including Heart songs, songs from her solo projects, and songs that have influenced and inspired Ann throughout her life. Musicians on board
ANN WILSON for the Ann Wilson Of Heart tour include Craig Bartock on guitar (Heart member for a dozen years who also performed in The Ann Wilson Thing for
two years) from San Francisco; Andy Stoller on bass (a member of The Ann Wilson Thing for two years) from Seattle; and Denny Fongheiser on drums and percussion (Heart member in the 1990’s for two years) from Los Angeles. The Ann Wilson Thing was Wilson’s solo project that resulted in two solo albums in 2015 and 2016. Wilson’s musical gifts are legendary. As a songwriter and lyricist, she has created a truly impressive body of work (“Crazy On You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Dog & Butterfly,” “Straight On”, “Even It Up,”
“Mistral Wind,” and many, many more). However, her greatest gift, and first “calling” is singing. Her voice is considered to be among the best ever, with its vast range, amazing power and sheer musicality. It has inspired legions of great singers, across every genre of music. Ticket prices for the Ann Wilson of Heart concert are $100, $59 and $49, and may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. The show is sponsored by 101.9 Rocks and BCR CPA Group.
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German Christmas Program Dec. 16 By The Paper staff Lighted luminias will mark the path to the Old German School for the 10thannual German Christmas program on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas story from Luke will be read in both German and
English and traditional carols will be accompanied on the old pump organ from the Hopewell Church. A wild cedar tree will be decorated by authentic German ornaments and German Christmas customs will be described. “Stille Nacht” will
be sung by a sixth-generation member of the Schenkel family, who were early settlers in the large German settlement which once existed in the area. The brick school was built in 1887 by members of the St. Paul’s German Evangelical Church and has recently been
restored. It is located at 3995 North County Road 1000 West, or three miles north of U.S. 24 on the Huntington-Wabash County Line Road. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. For more information, contact 260-3564218.
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Senate page applications available By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2019 Senate Page Program, according to State Sen. Andy Zay.
Through the fullday program, students in grades six through 12 can tour Indiana’s Statehouse, listen to debates and help staff with ageappropriate tasks. Students also have the opportunity to meet with their state
senator. “The Senate Page Program enhances a student’s education by providing an additional way to learn about Indiana’s government,” said Zay, R-Huntington. “Classroom time is vital to young
Hoosiers, but getting the chance to meet with legislators and witness the legislative process firsthand is a wonderful learning opportunity. I encourage the students in our community to apply to serve as a page, and look
forward to welcoming them to the Statehouse during the upcoming session.” The Senate Page Program will begin in January and run through mid-April. Positions fill quickly,
so it is important to apply early. Pages are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the legislative session. They begin their day at 8:30 a.m. and are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Groups
serve together on Wednesdays. Serving as a page is considered an excused absence from school. For more information or to apply, visit www.IndianaSe nateRepublicans.com /page-program.
Honeywell Foundation receives grant By The Paper staff The Honeywell Foundation has been awarded a $5,000 grant award by the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee. The funding derives from the Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Trust, managed by PNC. The grant award will benefit the H o n e y w e l l Foundation’s E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach Program, a cur riculum-based, multifaceted arts
education program that provides free arts education programming in 14 counties in the northeast region of Indiana. “We sincerely appreciate this generous grant from the Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Trust, and know it will work hard providing enriching arts education experiences for students,” said Teresa Galley, the H o n e y w e l l Foundation’s director of education and outreach. The Educational
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Outreach Program provided approximately 50,000 arts opportunities to students during the 20172018 school year. This is the second grant award distributed from PNC Charitable Trust to the Honeywell Foundation. In 2017, a like amount was awarded from the Florence M. and Paul M. Staehl Trust that was directed to the Eagles Theatre Renovation Project, which is currently underway in downtown Wabash.
Officials at McKee Mortuary understand that this time of year can be very difficult when you have suffered a loss. They would like to honor your family and friends by decorating our McKee Mortuary Family Christmas tree. The public may personalize an ornament, provided by McKee Mortuary, with the name of your loved one and a special message. You may do this by stopping in on Thursday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. If you are from out of town you can email your personal message to us at condolences@mckeemortuary.com, by messaging on McKee Mortuary Facebook page, or stop in during our regular office hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Photo provided
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Heartland students work toward jail officer certification Criminal Justice students within Heartland Career Center will soon have the ability to become Indiana Law Enforcement (ILEA) Certified Jail Officers. Currently, students are engaged in a state certified, 40-hour jail officer’s course as part of their Vincennes University c u r r i c u l u m . Heartland Career Center is just the second high school/career center in Indiana to be certified to teach the ILEA course to high school students. The Indiana Department of Education supports the addition of a 40hour Jail Officer Course instruction through Criminal Justice programs in high schools and career centers throughout Indiana. Providing students with professional training leading to relevant work credentials is extremely important to students and this is especially important to Heartland Career Center’s Criminal Justice students. These students typically graduate from
high school and must wait to continue their career training due to their age. Criminal Justice Teacher Leroy Striker worked with ILEA and the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association during the summer to become a certified test site. Striker indicates there are currently about 1,500 students enrolled in Law Enforcement/Crimin al Justice programs in Indiana. Of those, nearly 400 are enrolled in Advanced Criminal Justice programs, meaning they will soon graduate and begin pursuing careers in the criminal justice field or continuing their education through postsecondary programs. The addition of a Jail Officer Course aligns with the state’s goal of providing students with exposure and training in all aspects of law enforcement and criminal justice. Currently, Heartland Career Center’s program focuses on the criminal justice system. Since there is a lower age requirement for jail professionals, the 40-hour Jail Officer Course will provide certain students with valu-
able training that will allow them to work within Indiana County Jails until they are old enough to apply for the Law E n f o r c e m e n t Academy if they so choose. The hope is that the experiences these students gain will lead to more wellrounded ILEA candidates in the long run while helping to fill essential jail posi-
tions in the short term. As a former sheriff, Striker believes this training opportunity will provide Indiana Sheriffs with a pool of eligible candidates to consider for vacant jail officer positions once the student successfully completes the accredited course. County jails are constantly seeking qualified candidates.
Having a candidate certified is a major advantage to the student/candidate when seeking employment. In addition, Sheriffs will not incur the expense of sending a newly-hired jail officer to the mandated 40-hour Jail Officer School. Currently, schools from Wabash, Miami, Huntington, and Grant counties enroll
their students in Heartland Career Center’s Criminal Justice Program. Heartland Career Center’s administrators feel that by offering this course of instruction and certification through their curriculum, local sheriff departments can benefit as they seek competent jail officer personnel. Both Wabash
County Sheriff Bob Land and Huntington County Sheriff Terry Stoffel endorsed Heartland Career Center’s program when Striker initiated the process to become a certified ILEA site and both indicated they would consider students who become qualified applicants for their jail officer vacancies.
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Local organizations host fundraisers for 85 HOPE Several Wabash organizations held fundraisers in October and November to benefit 85 HOPE, a free medical clinic that serves low-income people in Wabash County who are uninsured or underinsured. October ushered in two fundraisers for 85 HOPE’s Mammogram Fund in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Oct. 7, 14 local golf teams
gathered at the Honeywell Golf Course to participate in The 8th Annual Ladies Golf Association Golf Scramble that raised $4,000 for the Mammogram Fund. Then, on Oct. 8, the Wabash Apaches Volleyball Team hosted The 10th Annual “Kills for a Cure” fundraiser. Wabash defeated Norwell with 47 kills. Fans and community members signed up to sponsor
“kills” which raised $2,743 for the Mammogram Fund which boosted the Apache girls’ 10-year total to $39,000 for mammograms and breast cancer awareness. “We are designating the money from these two fundraisers to pay for mammograms for women in Wabash County. Some of the women will be 85 HOPE clients, but we will also be offering the (continued on page 40)
Honeywell Golf pro Mel Thomas (from left) along with members of the Ladies Golf Association, LeeAnn George, Lana Garber, Sue Gray, and Loretta Cornwell present a check to 85 Hope director Laura Spaulding. Photos provided
(right) Wabash Presbyterian Church representatives LeeAnn Geore (left) and Jennifer Shira (right) meeti with 85 Hope director Laura Spaulding.
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Get gifts there on time Thanks to families being more spread out than ever before, today’s holiday shoppers must figure out ways to get holiday gifts to their destination on time. The holiday season tends to be the busiest time of year for many delivery services. The following tips should help shoppers ensure their loved ones’ gifts arrive on time. • Ship directly. Adobe Analytics reported that online shopping hit a record high of $108.2 billion in the 2017 holiday shopping season, and all indicators suggest online shopping will only increase in the years to
come. Holiday shoppers who want to ensure their loved ones will receive their gifts on time can rely on online shopping. When checking out, have gifts shipped directly to loved ones’ homes. Many online retailers will even wrap gifts for a nominal fee. • Research shipping options. In 2018, Christmas falls on a Tuesday. Shoppers who plan to rely on two-day or overnight shipping should keep that in mind. Some delivery services may be open throughout the weekend before Christmas, while others may only be open on Saturday. Last-minute shoppers, whether they’re shopping online or in-person, should confirm their shipping options well in advance of Christmas. Because Christmas is on a Tuesday this year, getting gifts to their destination on time may require shoppers to purchase and ship them earlier than they otherwise might. • Purchase package insurance. Consumer Reports notes that UPS and FedEx shipments automatically
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Master Gardener Change online passwords occasionally, officials remind class planned residents By The Paper staff Want to become a Purdue Master Gardener? Purdue Extension-Miami and Cass counties are partnering to offer a Master Gardener Basic Training Class. This 12-week class will take place on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. – noon running from Feb. 6 through April 24. The first six classes will take place on the Miami County Fairgrounds while the second six will be held at the Cass County Fairgrounds.
The Purdue Master Gardener Program provides the latest information about gardening and home horticulture and makes it available to individuals with a deep interest in gardening. As part of the program, individuals will gain gardening knowledge and skills in: Plant Science; Plant Nutrition; Soil Science; Pest Identification, Diagnosis and Control for animals, insects, plant diseases and weeds; Pesticide Safety and Pesticide Alternatives; and Care of specific plant
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From the Indiana DOR INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) urge individuals to upgrade their passwords to protect sensitive data online. Any individual or tax practitioner who maintains any type of online accounts should use strong passwords to protect against savvy cybercriminals taking over their identities and accessing sensitive
tax and financial data. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently updated its guidance on creating a strong password, suggesting a passphrase such as a favorite line from a movie or a series of associated words rather than using a single password. The idea is to create a passphrase that can be remembered easily and protect the account. This means passwords like – “t6&j3#QR%5”- are out. Longer, personal phrases you can
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Local organizations host fundraisers for 85 HOPE ...continued from page 32 opportunity for a free mammogram for any woman in Wabash County who attends one of our free Pap parties in January,” according to Laura Spaulding, Director of 85 HOPE. 85 HOPE will host two free Pap parties in 2019, the first in Wabash on Jan. 22 from 6-8 pm at the Parkview Wabash Hospital Medical Office Building, 8 John Kissinger Drive, Wabash, and the second in North Manchester on Jan. 29 from 6-8 pm at Manchester PPG Clinic, 1104 N. Wayne St., North Manchester. Any woman ages 21-64 residing in Wabash County is welcome to attend. There are no income restrictions or requirements for the Pap parties. Other fall
fundraisers for the clinic included Goodfella’s Pizza which hosted a Make a Difference Monday. More recently, a spaghetti supper organized by the W a b a s h Presbyterian Church raised $1,350 for the clinic. “On behalf of the 85 HOPE board, staff, volunteers, and clients, I would like to thank these organizations for their generous financial support and donated time to host fundraisers for our clinic,” said Spaulding. “The money raised will help us provide needed medical care to our clients at 85 HOPE. We are so appreciative of these organizations and many other groups and individuals who support our clinic throughout the year. 85 HOPE is blessed
to be a part of such a giving community.” 85 HOPE is located at the Friends Church, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash, and offers free medical care, medications, and physical therapy onsite to their clients. Referrals for dental, eye, mental health, and other specialty care are made to outside providers. Office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. for intakes and medication refills. Clinic hours for scheduled doctor appointments are Thursday evenings from 5-8 p.m. The clinic is always in need of new volunteers and welcomes donations of any kind, including financial donations, unused medications, and office and cleaning supplies. All monetary
Wabash Lady Apaches girls volleyball team members present 85 Hope director Laura Spaulding with a check. donations are taxdeductible. People interested in becoming an 85 HOPE client, volunteer, or donor may visit the clinic’s
Facebook page at 85 Hope or website at www.85hope.org for more information, applications, or to donate online via Paypal. Interested
persons may also call the clinic at 260274-0011 or stop by during office hours. “The goal of 85 HOPE,” Spaulding said, “is to spread
the hope and love of Jesus
Christ
in
Wabash County by offering compassionate medical care to those in need.”