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Officers cleared in shooting Prosecutor rules Feb. 14 incident was ‘justifiable’ By The Paper Staff
Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley Jr. announced Monday, March 12, that no criminal charges will be filed in a police action shooting that took place in rural Wabash County on Feb. 14, leading to the death of a Kokomo man. In a press release Monday, Hartley concluded that “the totality of the evidence establishes this incident as a legally justifiable shooting by law enforcement,” after an examination of police reports, the autopsy toxicology report, civilian and police witnesses, interviews conducted of the four officers directly involved, photographs, crime lab reports and use of force policies for the Wabash and Huntington County sheriff ’s departments. The Indiana State Police handled the initial investigation of the shooting, which took place on County Road 400 North between County Roads 400 and 500 East, east of Urbana, and involved three Wabash County Sheriff ’s Deputies and one Huntington County Sheriff ’s Deputy. According to Hartley’s news release:
Members of the Dawes family and workers on Liberty Acres Dairy are (front, from left) Ralph Dawes, Janice Dawes, Colton Dawes, Makenna Dawes, Deb Dawes, Greg Dawes; (second row, from left) Mallory Snyder (Baby), Tiffany Snyder, Mike Snyder, Jan Finch, Deb Finch, Kathie Dawes, Lisa Enyeart, Jerry Enyeart; (back row, from left) Mitch Snyder, Charley Snyder, Brady Swain, Gracey Swain, Chase Enyeart, Allie Enyeart, Chance Enyeart. Also pictured is the family dog, Honey, and one of the farm’s dairy cows, Sumac. Photo by Joseph Slacian
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NM shooting still under investigation By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester man is dead after an incident with North Manchester Police Department officers Tuesday, March 6. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, who are handling the investigation, the deceased is Michael Kline, 40, North Manchester. Per the release, at approximately 5:58 p.m., NMPD officers initiated a traffic stop on a Chevrolet pickup truck. The truck’s driver, Kline, stopped the truck in the parking lot of a business at 1601 State Road 114, North Manchester. According to a March 7 release from NMPD, Officer Parker Stouffer initiated the traffic stop, with Sgt. Nate (continued on page 4)
By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com In 1957, Ralph and Janice Dawes were honored by Wabash County Farm Bureau as the Young Farm Family of the Year. Over the next 50 years, things have changed on the farm. Modern farm machinery has replaced the tractors of old. Hog, calves and beef cattle, with the urging of the Dawes’ son, Greg, gave way to dairy cows, and the homestead is now known as Liberty Acres Dairy. The number of Daweses caring for the farm also has increased, and is now in its third generation as grandson Colton has an active role in the day-to-day operations. Because of the family’s longstanding place in the Wabash County farming community, Grow Wabash County has named the Dawes family as the 2017 Wabash County Farm Family of the Year. They will be honored Tuesday, March 20, at a dinner at the Heartland REMC Community Room. “It’s quite an honor,” Janice said of the recognition. “We were quite surprised. It’s a challenge, too, to live up to it. We do a lot of business with local merchants. We like it that way. “ Ralph added. “We were surprised and honored. To me, it’s a great honor, because I’m fearful the family farm is
declining. I’d like to see the younger generation in farming.” “I think it’s cool that they named us,” Colton said. “I think it’s neat that they notice what we’re doing here. We’re a good family farm.” Greg, echoing his son, said, “It’s great that the community has recognized the things which we have done.” Ralph was a student at Purdue University when, in 1955, he began rending a 280-acre farm west of LaFontaine, where he grew up. In fact, both Ralph and Janice grew up on farms. Janice’s father, Robert Cooper farmed for C.E. Troyer, and she helped on the farm while growing up. Ralph’s father, Harold, had a dairy and hog operation in Waltz Township. The couple married in 1955 and began farming where Janice’s parents and grandparents did, raising hogs. They also owned beef cattle on another farm. In 1959, the couple purchased what today is Liberty Acres Dairy. “I raised beef and hogs,” Ralph said. “Then Greg went to college and he worked on a dairy farm.” When he was a senior in college, Greg decided he wanted to milk. “So I gave him the opportunity to come here,” Ralph continued. “We converted our beef into dairy, and we’ve been (continued on page 2)
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milking ever since. That was in 1984.” Greg said he’s always loved dairy cows. “Even in 4-H, that’s the kind I showed,” he said. “I’ve just always loved the milk cows and calves.” To convert the farm into a dairy operation, the family added a dairy parlor, free-stall barn and more silos. “We have 156.9 acres,” Ralph said. “We run about 60 to 70 head, and we milk in the vicinity of 30 to 40 two times a day. “And then we farm another 1,200 or 1,300 acres. We raise corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa hay.” While there have been many changes on the farm over the last 50 years, one thing that hasn’t changed was the family’s stewardship of the farmland. “They do a lot of conventional conservation programs,” neighbor Rod Lines said. “They do a lot of no-till, so they are very mindful of the soil. They are very good stewards of the land.” Mitch Snyder, a former Liberty Acres Farm employee, said, “I would add that along with that, waterways, wascobs (water and sediment control basins), no-till cover crops, all thinking about how to keep top soil onto the farm. “Also, with their dairy, their very good stewards of the dairy
herd. They’ve always maintained a quality and healthy herd of cows. Really, that’s an interdependent relationship. The better they take care of the cows, the better the cows are going to take care of them.” Greg said the most important thing about being good stewards of the land “is keeping the soil in the field.” “A lot of our farming practices are geared toward that,” he said. “Most of our crops are planted using the notill system which keeps the fodder from the previous crops on the ground, and that helps protect the ground from erosion. Rain is very eroding. “Also, we use cover crops. Their flown on, typically, in the late summer in the cash crop, that way they get a start before the harvest takes place. And then they also cover the ground during the winter to protect the ground from soil erosion. They also capture nutrients that might otherwise be leached. “The goal of all these programs … is to keep our waterways, our streams and rivers and so forth, clean and free of pesticides and commercial fertilizers. That’s good for us, keeping our soil in the fields, and that’s good for everybody.” Ralph added, “You know, you hear so much of being stewards of the church. I think we need to be stewards of the soil.
Anytime you raise a crop you take nutrients out, then you have to put those nutrients back for the next year. I think that’s very important.” There are two things the family tries to do to keep up good relationships with the neighbors, Ralph joked. “We don’t spread manure too close to their house, and we keep the cows of their yard,” he said with a laugh. On a more serious note, Greg said the main thing about maintaining a relationship with them is that “we try to be good to them, that’s the main thing. We help them out whenever we can, and they help us out whenever they can.” In addition to Greg and his family, Ralph and Janice have three daughters, Debbie (Jan) Finch, Kathie Dawes and Lisa (Jerry) Enyeart, as well as seven grandchildren. All, Ralph said, help out during the busy season, doing everything from bringing them food during harvest, to actually driving the tractors and combines. As for the future, neither Greg nor Ralph see the farm growing, noting that the entire family likes it the size it is now. However, Colton has a degree in diesel mechanics from the University of Northwestern Ohio, and would like to one day work that into the
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Jessica (left) and Abbey Finch are two of Ralph and Janice Dawes’ grandchildren. Photo provided farm. Greg agreed that that change could one day happen. In addition to their work on the farm, the entire family has been extremely active in the community. Janice has been a member of the Wabash County Extension Homemakers for 60 years, and has served as the Troyer Memorial Library librarian in LaFontaine since 1981. The couple were both 10-year members of 4-H, as were their
children and grandchildren. Greg and his wife, Deb, are active in their church, having both served in various capacities. Greg was a church trustee, while Deb has served on various committees. Greg also serves on the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Committee, and also has been involved with the 4-H Dairy committee for a number of years, presently serving as the Dairy (continued on page 3)
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At approximately 1:44 p.m. on Feb. 14, Huntington County dispatch received a call for a residential burglary in progress near Andrews. The
homeowner told dispatch he could see someone in his home using his home security system and cameras. The decedent,
Travis D. Tucker, 29, burglarized the residence, making away with items, including a shotgun and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
Andrews Town Marshall Austin Bullock responded to the residence and found Tucker running out of the garage to a pick up truck
Voter registration deadline drawing near By The Paper staff
The last day to register to vote or update an address to vote in the May election is Monday, April 9, 2018, at 4 p.m. in the Wabash County Clerk’s office. Residents may also register to vote online up until 12:00 midnight, April 9, at www.indianavoters.co m. To register online one must have a valid Indiana Driver’s License or Indiana State issued ID. Voters may also update their address on that same website. Those who are 17 years old, but will be 18 by the Nov. 6 election, may register to vote and are eligible to vote in the May primary. If an address needs updated with Voter Registration records, do so no later than
April 9th. Early voting will start in the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday April 10th, 2018 and will continue until Monday, May 7, at noon. Voting hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, the Clerk’s office will be open for early voting only on Saturday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satellite/Early voting will also be on Saturday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at T i m b e r c r e s t Retirement Home in
North Manchester and Liberty Township Fire Station in LaFontaine. Satellite/Early voting will also be on Saturday, May 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester and Liberty Township Fire Station in LaFontaine. The last day the clerk’s office may receive an application to vote by mail is Monday, April 30. Voters that want to vote absentee by mail must indicate in writing the specific reason they need to vote by mail. Please contact
our office to request an absentee application. The County Election Board strongly encourages voters to avail themselves of the early voting days and hours starting April 10. If a voter is interested in having the absentee traveling board come to their home for assistance with voting, please call our office at 260-563-0661, ext 1238 to make those arrangements. Clerk Elaine Martin encourages Facebook users to follow her office’s page at Wabash County Elections & Voter Registration for regular updates dealing with early voting hours, Saturday voting in the Clerk’s office and at our Satellite offices in North Manchester and Lafontaine.
Daweses, Liberty Acres Dairy named Farm Family of the Year ...continued from page 2 Superintendent. Ralph and Janice have been active in the LaFontaine United Methodist Church in various capacities, and were honored as “Stewards of the King” by the congregation in 2000. They were youth
leaders in the 1970s and ‘80s, and led several mission trips to Native American areas in the U.S. Ralph, Janice, Greg and Deb also have served on mission trips to Hondouras. The family also hosts school tours on the farm for area kinder-
garteners. “There have been some challenging years, as you depend on the weather and markets in farming, but God has helped us through those difficult times and blessed us with a good life,” they said. “Farming is in
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backed up to the garage door. The truck was later found to be stolen. Bullock drew his firearm and ordered the subject to show his hands. While Bullock was standing at the driver’s side bumper of the truck, Tucker “quickly accelerated nearly striking Marshal Bullock.” Police reports state that Tucker went on to elude law enforcement for approximately 2 ½ hours until he was spotted by civilian witnesses in Wabash County later that afternoon. At approximately 4:11 p.m., law enforcement received a tip as to the location of Tucker. Deputies from Wabash and Huntington counties made initial contact with Tucker in Wabash County on 400 North. As Wabash County Deputy Corbin Dawes arrived, he observed Tucker out of the truck and in possession of a long firearm pointed in his general direction. According to the press release, while other officers
approached, Tucker got back into the truck with the firearm and drove in reverse into a field. Officers followed Tucker into the field, both on foot and in vehicles, and approached the truck after it came to a stop, taking position both directly in front of the truck and on the driver’s side. After repeated requests and commands to exit the truck and show his hands, Tucker put the pickup truck into drive, revved his engine, and began accelerating toward the officers positioned directly in front of him. At that point, reports state that Dawes, Huntington County Chief Deputy Chris Newton, as well as Wabash County Deputies Steve Hicks and Karsten Kersey, discharged their weapons at Tucker. Tucker was struck and pronounced dead at the scene. The autopsy toxicology report showed that Tucker had several drugs in his system, including methamphetamine,
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MU picks name for College of Business From the MU News Bureau
NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r University is naming its College of Business to honor Art Gilbert, professor emeritus of accounting. “The Arthur L. Gilbert College of Business will pay tribute to his excellent teaching and the immeasurable impact he had on the University and the students who walked through his classroom door,” said President Dave McFadden in announcing the name. On the faculty at
Manchester from 1958 until his retirement in 1998, the North Manchester resident is himself is a 1953 graduate of the northern Indiana school. Now housed on the first floor of the Academic Center, the College of Business will move to the second floor of the Lockie and Augustus Chinworth Center when that building is completed in the fall of 2019. A groundbreaking ceremony will be conducted this May. “Art led the growth of accounting at MU and, with his colleagues, made it one of the most respected accounting programs in the Midwest. That
reputation was a point of pride for all of us, whether or not we majored in a c c o u n t i n g , ” McFadden said. Gilbert launched the accounting major at Manchester in 1971. “Many of Art’s accounting students went on to become entrepreneurs or leaders in business and industry,” McFadden said. “Our graduates long have been in demand by public accounting firms not only because of their skills but because of their work ethic and integrity.” MU’s accounting graduates today are highly sought after and some students
Art Gilbert are accepting job offers as much as 18 months before they graduate. The $8.5 million Chinworth Center is named for Lockie and Augustus Chinworth, parents of 1942 Manchester graduate Herb Chinworth who gave the University more than $5 million
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Timbercrest celebrates 50 years in North Manchester By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
NORTH MANCHESTER — For 50 years, Timbercrest Senior Living Community has been serving the North Manchester community, giving older adults a place to call home. While Timbercrest opened its doors just north of North Manchester in 1968, it was in 1889 when
Churches of the Brethren in Indiana began the ministry of caring for older adults and orphans in Mexico. According to Timbecrest’s website, the children’s department closed in 1942 and the focus shifted to older adults. In the 1950s, the buildings at the Mexico home could not meet changing regulations and preparations for the North Manchester site began.
“It was really special caring for people who moved over from the Mexico home who really had their lives altered in a major way,” former Timbercrest CEO Dave Lawrenz said. Lawrenz recently retired after 43 years serving at Timbercrest. The North Manchester location opened March 1968 and became a modern retirement community that continues to
NM shooting still under investigation ...continued from the front page Birch pulling in behind him. Officer Isaac Adams was arriving on scene when Kline allegedly pulled a gun and aimed it at the officers. Per the NMPD release, Stouffer allegedly shot Kline, who died on the scene despite first aid administered by the officers and first responders. Neither Birch nor Adams discharged their weapons. No officers were injured in the incident. A March 8 release from Indiana State Police said that officers found about 10 grams of methamphetamine, five grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the truck driven by Kline.
According to NMPD Chief Jim Kirk, three officers were involved due to safety concerns regarding traffic stops. “If there’s someone else working, we’re trained to back them up,” he said. “Nationwide, it’s a very dangerous situation, and that’s why we do it … so many people ask why it takes two cars to stop a car; it’s for safety reasons.” Kirk noted that department policy is to place officers involved in shootings on administrative leave for at least two days. “Right now, [Stouffer is] off most of next week too,” Kirk said. “We’re playing it week by week, just making
sure he’s got enough time off.” “It’s something that no officer ever wants to do in their career … this is a young officer who hasn’t even been on for two years, so now he’s got to live with it for the rest of his life.” At least one Fort Wayne television station has aired footage from the NMPD’s body cam, showing what led up to the shooting. Assisting at the scene were ISP, Wabash City Police Department, Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, North Manchester and Chester Township fire departments, Wabash County Coroner and Parkview EMS.
An open house preceded the actual opening of Timbercrest for residents on February 25, 1958. Nearly 2,000 local people and area dignitaries attended. Photo provided evolve as a not-forprofit charitable organization. Pam Long, who has been a bookkeeper for 40 years, has seen the growth at Timbercrest. “It’s been a growing home and has enlarged and enlarged,” Long said. “It’s just that the family has gotten bigger. The residents are the special part of Timbercrest, as well as the non-profit atmosphere.” With growth comes change and with Lawrenz retiring, a new CEO has joined the Timbercrest family. John Loop took over the reigns at Timbercrest earlier this year and looks to continue the tradition of service that Lawrenz put in place. “It’s a testament to Dave and the incredible culture and tone that he has set for the Timbercrest community with all of our partners, residents and team members,” Loop said. “It’s about service and relation-
ships, at at it’s core, that is what Timbercrest does every day... we serve one another. The incredible spirit and warmth in supporting one another through good and hard times is seen every day.” Marilyn Garrison moved to Timbercrest nearly three years ago and it has been lifechanging for her. “I need to be here because I’m getting older,” she said. “I’m being taken care of. When it’s snowing outside, it’s nice to stay in here... I don’t have to do anything if I don’t want to.” Christy Huiras has been with Timbercrest for 24 years and is the director of financial services. “What’s great about [Timbercrest] is the atmosphere. As soon as I started working here, I knew it was different than my previous jobs,” she said. “It’s a very warm, welcoming family atmosphere and one that I feel very comfortable and confident
in and enjoy.” Director of Program and Services Brian Daniels called Timbercrest “easily the best place I ever worked.” Daniels has been with Timbercrest for 20 years. “The whole community has really been a nurturing place,” he said. “Timbercrest has a vision of what we want to do and who we want to be. It’s funny how much work making fun for people can be. Melissa Shorter, activity director in Program and Services has been with Timbercrest for 35 years. “Timbercrest means a lot to me,” she said. “The residents are like family. It’s a great place to work or I wouldn’t be here that long.” M a r i a n n e Shenefield, also in Program and Services, has worked at Timbercrest for 17 years. “It’s a wonderful atmosphere, and the residents are gracious
and kind,” she said. Guy Buch has been a resident at Timbercrest for eight years and is thankful for the community. “It’s been great. They have given us super care and has helped us out in some tough times,” Buch said. “[Timbercrest] is a big family who cares for each other in a real way. I have nothing but praise and thanks to Timbercrest for providing for me and others like me who really need help and a place to liver and spend our time in a creative and fulfilling way.” “The beautiful thing about Timbercrest is the supportive caring compassionate nature that we have to ensure all needs of residents and team members at all times,” Loop added. “You can’t manufacture that. It’s engrained into who Timbercrest is and how we function on a daily basis.”
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Cindy Stanley shows a bag of unopened snack chips pulled from the recycling dumpster on Friday, March 9.
Jen Rankin (right) and Cindy Stanley show some of the items pulled from the Manchester Avenue recycling dumpsters on Friday, March 9. Photos by Joseph Slacian
Illegal dumping threatens local recycling centers By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
Illegal dumping at the recycling centers is causing a problem for officials at the Wabash County Solid Waste Management District (SWMD). It’s getting to be so much of a problem, officials are considering closing the centers. SWMD Director Jen Rankin discussed the issue with The Paper of Wabash County while she and staff member Cindy Stanley cleaned up the most recent incident of illegal dumping on Friday morning, March 9. Someone left a couch and love seat at the Manchester Avenue recycling bins, along with two lawn trimmers, a baby stroller and box with full, unopened bags of snack foods. Rankin, who was wearing a protective coat and gloves to do the work, said many may think the district has a large enough staff to clean up the illegal dumping. However, there are just three people on staff and, depending on what needs to be clean, can take at least two of them to do so. If that is the case, she has to wait until someone is able to come to the SWMD office on Manchester Avenue to staff the front desk and greet those who may stop by the office, as well as answer the telephone. “Sometimes that’s not always possible,” she noted. “Sometimes we have to wait until
the office closes and come down on our own time and do this.” The public, she said, needs to be involved to help stop the illegal dumping. “They need to let me know when this stuff is going on,” she said, after she and Stanley loaded the couch into their pickup truck. “They have to be my watchdogs. I can’t be here 24 hours a day. I can’t afford the thousands of dollars in surveillance equipment. “My only alternative, if it doesn’t stop, is to stop the program.” There is surveillance equipment at the Wabash County Animal Shelter, located adjacent to the Manchester Avenue site. But, Rankin said, that equipment is focused on shelter property and doesn’t extend to the recycling center. Those who dump illegally, she said, “probably know that.” The SWMD board was scheduled to consider changes to the program when it met on Tuesday, March 15. Those changes, Rankin said, could be closing the recycling sites on Manchester Avenue and at Columbus and Vernon streets on the city’s south side. If that happens, the recycling program would be moved to the SWMD office, and would only be available when the office is open. The dumping is an ongoing problem, she said. “I have to get something daily,” Rankin said. “I’ll get calls in
the middle of the night – and thank you, whoever does that, I’m not complaining – but I’ll get calls in the middle of the night that says, ‘Hey, someone’s down there … filling bins with shingles and building materials. “I just keep trying to remind them that if you look on the side of the container, it tells you exactly what you can put in here.” In addition to building materials, SWMD staff regularly remove electronic and chemical items. In addition, some place dirty diapers in the bin, as well as food products. “People will actually put food in my bins,” Rankin said. “I do want to ask this: How can you think I can recycle a dirty diaper? I can’t do that.” She continued, “I don’t have some magic partnership with the local landfill. Every time I get this, I have to take it down there and it costs me exactly what it costs the resident. I don’t get any deals … and I have to unload it” Once the trash dumped at the recycling bins is cleaned up, it must be disposed of at the Wabash Valley Landfill. That costs the SWMD $27 per load. “But, you know what, if I catch and I enforce the fine, the illegal dumping fine in Wabash County is now a Class A infraction of $10,000,” Rankin said. “It’s a real problem. I just don’t know what to do. “We are responsible by a bill signed last
year by the governor to recycle 50 percent of all trash generated in our county. If I’m taking the money that I can use for recycling programs and putting it into people’s trash removal, then that’s a real issue. It’s cutting into my mandate, what I am mandated to do.” She also reminded residents that spring cleanup in both North Manchester and Wabash is just a few weeks away, and that items can be disposed of during that time period. “We have all kinds of avenues to help people,” she said. “This irresponsible behavior is exactly that, irresponsible. “The public needs to help me meet our recycling mandates. Don’t make the program go away.”
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Krom who was nominated by Mrs. Campbell for helping decorate the jar for the pennies for the playground project and Alvin Kinzie who was nominated by Mrs. Mast for sharing school supplies with her and picking up scrap paper. SHARP CREEK UPCOMING DATES: March 16 – Pennies for Play Fundraiser for Inclusive Playground ends. March 19 – Battle of Books Competition at 4:30 at the Heartland Career Center. March 20 – eLearning Day No.4. March 21 – Report cards for third quarter go home. March 22 and 23 – Fourth grade go to Camp Tecumseh. March 27 – Fifth and sixth grade music and band informance at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Northfield. March 30 to April 8 – Spring Break. April 11 – Fort Wayne Tin Caps game for those students that earned their ticket! URBANA YOKE PARISH: March 14 – 6:30 p.m. Church Board and March 20 – 7 p.m. Men’s Group. Both meetings are in the East Church Lounge. March 29 – Maundy Thursday service in the Parish Hall. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Glen and Ruth Summers, Naomi Cunningham, Phyllis and Morris Baker, Larry Meyer, Bo Malen Wilson, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Harold and Nancy
War creates lifelong friends: This is a picture of Wayne DeVore and Darle Dawes taken sometime in 1952 when they were cooks together in the Korean War which started on June 25, 1950, and ended on July 27, 1953. Wayne graduated from Wabash High School in 1950; Darle graduated from Urbana High School in 1948. They really did not know each other until they were drafted and sent to basic training where they became friends and worked together in Korea until they were both sent home. Not long after they were discharged, Darle asked Wayne to come and work on the Dawes farm. Both Wayne and Darle were vital parts of the Urbana community and church. Darle was a member of the Lions Club for many years. Wayne was famous for the mush he made and served at the Urbana church sausage and pancake day each year. Photo provided Christie, Jane Winebrenner, and Marcia Knee. Marcia has a birthday on March 16. Her address is 5291 N 650 East, Urbana, IN 46990. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met at Bob Evans on March 7 with the following people present: Tom Wilcox, Phil and Jan Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy
and Chad Dilling, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, and Helen Dawes. The group will meet again on March 14 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. B I R T H D AY S : March 16 – Jan Zimpelman, Heather Appleton, Marcia Knee, Kasey Long. March 17 – Hilda Wilcox, Michelle Sommers, Jacob Terrell, Payton Dennison. March 18 – Amy Hensen, Marvin Mast, John Hammons. March 19 – Phillip Wilcox, Jennifer Burns, Teagen Faith Baer. March 20 – Kathy Haupert, Brad Fleck, Steven Miller, Vanessa McKinley, Adam Weaver, Michael Schlemmer, Haley Briner, Susan LaFerney. March 21 – Bill Plough, Leah Leland. A N N I V E R SARIES: March 16 – Jeff and Rena’ Warnock, Aaron and Dawn Mattern. March 18 – Larry and Nancy Meyer, Ed and Carla Howard. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling or texting 260-377-9475.
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Veteran town hall meeting planned By The Paper staff LAKETON — The I n d i a n a p o l i s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office, the Northern Indiana Health Care System, and the National C e m e t e r y Administration’s Midwest District Office in Indianapolis will host a veterans town hall meeting on Friday, March 16. The event will begin at 11 a.m. at the Laketon American Legion Post 402, 10140
North Troyer Road, Laketon. During the meeting, information related to medical benefits, non-medical benefits and burial benefits will be presented. Participants will hear the latest on VA programs, they will have the opportunity to provide feedback, and they will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from the VA for assistance with questions or issues related to their individual cases.
The meeting is open to all members of the public, including congressional stakeholders, Veterans Service Organizations, state and local governmental and non-governmental organizations, and other community partners. This event is designed to improve communications with, and hear directly from, Veterans, and VA welcomes frank and open discussion of Veterans’ concerns in all VA program areas.
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Starting in March, Mass will celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month as usual. Planning ahead, on Saturday, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day, Wabash High School Choir will perform at the church. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Create a stained glass, framed mosaic Indiana wildflower at Salamonie Interpretive Center in
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Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260468-2127. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. 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. 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 serv-
ice and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Winning in tennis and in life requires discipline, concentration, and focus; but there is a lot of fear out there that can inhibit us from doing our best. Anxiety is fear about what may happen in the future, and it occurs only when the mind is imagining what the future may bring. But when attention is on the here and now, actions which need to be done have the best chance of being successfully accomplished. Thinking about past opportunities lost can cost you future opportunities. Don’t let fear be an obstacle in your life.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo.c om, or call me at 260-2742261.
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Lions breakfast of pancake and sausage, sausage gravy will be held on Saturday, March 31, 7:30-10 a.m. at the community building. The cost is a free will donation. Proceeds will go toward replacement of community building flooring LIONS EASTER EGG HUNT will be at the LaFontaine Town Park at 10 a.m. Children in fourth grade and under may participate. Please note the Easter Egg Hunt is being held in a different location then in the past years. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: The Carter Works Project with President Jimmy Carter, longtime Lion and Past District Governor, is going to take place in Mishawaka the last week of August. In a matter of one week 20+ foundations will be turned into completed homes. The Mishawaka mayor and several local individuals have been involved with the Carter Works Project over the last several decades. They have a nice big plot of land that the city has offered to do all the infrastructure for. They are raising $2.3 million in cash and in kind donations. Volunteer opportunities will be open in March. Celebrities from the international community will be involved. Lions will have opportunities to be involved, whether it’s in the actual construction of the homes or in other ways such as providing food for the construction workers. There will be an opening ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Purcell Pavilion at Notre Dame prior to the week of construction. If you’re interested in being involved now they are prefabricating stud walls in a controlled warehouse environment in Mishawaka. All volunteer signups have to be done online through the Habitat for Humanity St. Joseph County website, w w w. h f h s j c . o r g . Someone can do that for all of our Lions prior to the last week of August but we’ll need specific infor-
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mation ahead of time. We will be hearing more from Lion Bryan on this project and how we can be involved. CONGRATULATIONS to our S o u t h w o o d Elementary Knight Note winners for the week of Feb. 12-16: Sinclair B. (Kindergarten), from Mrs. Andrews, for helping to fix another student’s chair, Libee P. (6th), from Mrs. Hyden, for an outstanding performance on her science test. METRO LEAGUE last day for signup is March 14. Ages all for sign up are: T Ball 4, 5 and 6, Coaches Pitch 7 and 8, M. League 9, 10, 11 and 12. Sign up slips are at the LaFontaine Town Hall or you may call Ron Ramey at 260571-8829. L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H D I S T CHURCH fish & tenderloin fry. All you can eat by: Dan’s Fish Fry. Carry-outs available plus freewill donation dessert table. The event will be Saturday, March 24, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the LaFontaine Lions Community Building, 103 W. Branson St. Advance
tickets at the door Adult tickets are $9.50 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets for children 6-12 years are $5.50 and $6 at the door. Advance tickets available from church members or contact the church office at (765) 9814021. For more information call Dave Bates 765-660-1469 or Church Office 765981-4021. Fry proceeds will benefit the Honduras pastor mission and the LaFontaine UMC Kid’s Ministries. L A F O N TA I N E FESTIVAL AND G O O D F E L L A’ S PIZZA are teaming up for Make a Difference Mondays on Monday, March 19. Ten percent of all orders will go to the LaFontaine Festival. Those who are living in LaFontaine can place their order until 4 p.m. that day and you will be able to pick up your order at the LaFontaine Family Dollar parking lot between 5:30-6 p.m. This way you do not have to drive all the way to Wabash to pick up your order. Just let them know that you are with the LaFontaine Order when you place your order. Goodfella’s Pizza is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their phone number is 260569-1162. Please come out to support us. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Garrett Hurst HAPPY BIRTHDAY Caiflin Boyd, Jim Weaver March 15, Jane Peebles, Karen Lehman March 17, Joan Young, Merlin Ridgeway March 18, Cherish Allen March 18, Gracie Carpenter
March 19, Galen Davenport, March 20, David M u r p h y, R o b e r t Wynk, Larissater Veer March 21, Carol Cochran, Lucy Vandermark March 22 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Ted and Ann Batson March 21, Larry and Carol Drook March 22 WORDS OF WISDOM “Each day is a gift. The past should be left in the past or it can steal your future. Hope for what tomorrow can bring. Learn from yesterday’s failures and pain.” Unknown SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to
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VIEWPOINT It’s time to be proactive
Residents must speak out against new wind turbines
Dear Editor: Residents in Miami, Cass, and Fulton counties are in a battle to save our communities and homes from being incorporated into industrial wind complexes. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) out of the United Kingdom is pushing forward to take our landuse and make money for an overseas company! This message was received on March 7, 2018 from the FAA: “Thank you for contacting the Federal Aviation Administration. We have researched your concerns and discovered the FAA has received 436 Aeronautical Studies for wind turbines located north of Grissom Air Force Base, Peru, IN in Miami, Cass and Fulton Counties, IN. Renewable Energy Systems submitted the wind turbines for aeronautical study on 02/09/2018... The FAA has assigned Aeronautical Study Numbers (ASNs) 2018-WTE-1445OE through 2018-WTE-1800-OE to the 436 wind turbines submitted by Renewable Energy Systems.” Four hundred and thirty-six turbines in our counties. According to an email retrieved via Freedom
of Information Act requests, we know that RES intends to install turbines in the 3.6-4.2Mw capacity. The specs from Vestas turbines (the manufacturing company RES uses most frequently) state that turbines of this capacity are 660 to 820 feet tall! Why is this a concern? Besides the fact that this will be a permanent change to our landscape, skyscape, night view and land use, there are many health concerns that are proving to be unsettling and alarming. Migraines, mental fog, and sleep deprivation are common complaints. Sleep deprivation leads to chronic stress which in turn can lead to heart issues, high blood pressure, and worse, poor driving skills. Do we want our bus drivers to be sleep deprived and driving our children to school and home? No. Sit up. Wake up. Go to your commissioners’ meetings, your planning commission meetings, and speak out and speak up. Spread the word and let us all protect our communities. – Becky Mahoney, Macy
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Dear Editor: I want to thank Tami Silverman from the Indiana Youth Institute for her column on Feb. 28. We do need to build a better future for our kids! Everyone knows that we benefit when the next generation is healthy, safe, well-educated and economically secure. We need to always be proactive in making life better for the next generation. It is disturbing when we read about the infant mortality rates and how Indiana has fallen behind other states in the United States. There are many ways we can improve and make, not only our state, but Wabash County healthier. One active position we can take to protect our infants and children is to be a part of the prevention education programs on the dangers of tobacco and secondhand smoke. We all have been educated on the harmful effects of tobacco; to not only the user but to those that are around people who smoke. When a mother smokes or is around secondhand smoke while pregnant, she is endangering the life of the baby in her womb. That baby is more susceptible to the diseases that are caused by the 7,000 chemicals and 70 carcinogens in the smoke. Low weight babies, still births, sudden
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR infant death, and heart defects, names only just a few of the effects of smoking and secondhand smoke. When a mother quits while pregnant, she increases the chances for her baby to be healthy. In Wabash County there were 76 births affected by smoking in 2016. The cost for Wabash County from smoking related births was $103,276. 24.6 percent of pregnant women in Wabash County smoke. That is 9.1 percent higher than Indiana’s average of 13.5 percent. There is a program, “Baby & Me – Tobacco Free”, to help women quit before and during their pregnancy. If they quit smoking before the baby is born, they will qualify for monthly diaper vouchers for a year after the baby is born. Call, 260-274-2920, the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, for more information and to register. Prevention is the key to better health. Whatever we can achieve to prevent tobacco related diseases and deaths to happen, we must act. That is why there is an encouragement to make a comprehensive smoke-free law for North Manchester and Wabash. Limiting the exposure to secondhand
smoke will protect Wabash County Hoosiers from the diseases and deaths caused by secondhand smoke. Seven people died from secondhand smoke related diseases in Wabash County in 2016. The economic burden to Wabash County residents was $11 million. We can minimize this with a comprehensive smoke free law. With a comprehensive smoke free law, we raise the health standard in our communities, which will make us more appealing to businesses and families looking for a healthy place to reside. According to the Surgeon General report, the number of young people that start smoking goes down and more people quit. When we make a stand against smoking in public buildings and gatherings, we send a strong message that discourages our youth to start smoking. Let’s stand together to make our communities healthier. Be sure to let your city council representative know of your concern and the need to support a comprehensive smoke free law. — Dan Gray, Director, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition
Indiana House needs change Dear Editor: District 18 has a choice for our Representative. We can choose one who has been a Representative for 30 years or we can choose one who has a desire to listen to his constituents and take their ideas to Indianapolis. Let me introduce you to Russ Reahard from North Manchester. Russ is a part time pastor, has a bread delivery route to food pantries, mentors a student and has a passion for families torn up from drug abuse and families that are foster families. He is a
man of courage and believes that our system is currently taking power away from our local schools and from parents. He wants to go to Indianapolis and fight for what is best for District 18. The following are things that he is passionate about. - - C o n s t i t u t i o n a l Conservative -- End abortion by passing Protection at Conception -- 100 percent pro 2nd Amendment -- Balanced Budgets & Fiscal Responsibility -- Treat the root causes of
drug & child abuse, crime -- Bring back what made our schools great You can find Russ on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Russell-ReahardState-Re p-District-18Candidate-365239083945517/ or you can email him for questions or to join the #Russ4Us team at russreahard@gmail.com. It’s time for a change and a new face in Indy that will listen to you, the voter! -- Teresa Martin, Silver Lake
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Mr. & Mrs. Harold Enyeart
Warriors of the Week: Warriors of the Week for the week of March 2 at North Miami Elementary School were (from left) Hilary Lawson, Sam Tacker, Maddox Craft, Quinn Hostetler, Grace Sailors and Anna West. Not pictured is Aslan Emberton. Photo provided
Company helps The Access: Officials at Wabash MPI Carver recently donated proceeds from an office chili cook-off to The Access Youth Center. Access Director Liz Hobbs accepts the check from Ramona Johnson of Wabash MPI. Looking on are (from left) Mike Morgan, Beth Gillespie, Tony Gressley, Joe Cook, Jerry Eakright, and Shana Knight. Gressley won this year’s cook-off. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Abby Keaffaber – Joseph Mitchell Randy and Tammy Keaffaber and Patrick Mitchell and Marilyn Custer-Mitchell announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their children, Abby Rebecca Keaffaber and Joseph Patrick Mitchell. Miss Keaffaber, rural Wabash, is a Northfield High School graduate and is currently a sopho-
more at Huntington University where she is studying nursing. She is a full-time student and a member of the HU softball team. Mitchell, Wabash, is a Northfield graduate at a junior at HU where he is studying chemistry education. A full-time student, he works part time at Fastenal, Huntington. The couple plans a
Harold and Mary Enyeart were married on March 17, 1968. The couple is celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary,
and friends and family are asking that the community join in wishing them a happy anniversary. By way of a card,
phone call or Facebook, please join friends and family by letting them know that the community is happy for them.
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Wednesdays in Marchch from 6:307:45 p.m. at North Manchester First Brethren Church. “Good News!” is the theme, and kids will join a TV newscast to kick off each night of games, snacks, and a Bible-based lesson. ParentConnect will meet at the same time for moms and dads to enjoy coffee, snacks, and discussion on parenting
topics. The church meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, call 9826457 or visit www.nmfbc.org. V E T E R A N S SERVICE OFFICE VISIT: Veteran’s Affairs representatives will be on hand at a town hall event, Friday, March 16 at the Laketon American Legion Post 402, located at 10140 N. Troyer Road in Laketon. All Wabash County veterans are encouraged to attend the meeting. Doors open at 9 a.m. with VA staff arriving at 11 a.m. The meeting will include updates from senior VA leaders, briefings on VA benefits, a Q&A session and one-on-one assistance. PEACE PATCH
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PRESCHOOL: On an evening in February the Peace Patch Preschool in North Manchester enjoyed a “Family STEM Night”. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics stations were led by Heidi Lovett, Peg Wieland, Heather Schilling and 10 M a n c h e s t e r University students, and teachers Lisa Ruppert and Andrea Espeset. If you are interested or would like to enroll your child at The Peace Patch Preschool for the 2018-2019 school year, please visit us at our enrollment/open house on April 12th 6:30-7:30 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren (1306 N. Beckley St.) in
North Manchester. Open enrollment begins March 20. COMMUNITY DINNER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main St. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to
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seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. P A R T I N G SHOTS: “When you reach the end of
your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” Franklin D. Roosevelt NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news
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T h e Congregational Christian Church and American Legion Post 286 are partnering to host fundraisers for the Finley Terflinger Family on Saturday, March 17. Finley was diagnosed with Acute Myleoid Leukemia (AML) on Feb. 5, 2018 at just 4 months old. Our goal with this benefit is to help offset expenses for her family so that her parents can be where they need to be during this difficult time. A breakfast and bake sale will be held at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, from 7-10 a.m. with proceeds going to household expenses. A variety of baked goods will be available at the Bake Sale table sponsored by Grace Miller and “Christmas in July” service team. The Graphic Brand will also have its “Finley Fierce” Tshirts available for sale from 8-10 a.m. For every shirt purchased, $14 will be donated to the Terflinger family. The American Legion, 215 E. Main Street, will host a dinner beginning at 6 p.m. with the Steele Rail Band beginning at 7 p.m. A meal of chicken & noodles or beef & noodles with mashed potatoes, choice of sides and desserts will be served at a cost of $7 per plate. The Steele Rail Band will play from 7-10 p.m. to finish out #TerfTough Day with a night of dancing and good friends. There will also be an auction for anyone who would like to bid. All proceeds from the American Legion event will go directly to the Terflinger family. The Legion Post is located at 214 E. Main St. and this event is open to the public. For more information contact Sebrena Cline, Meghann Foust or Grace Miller. CLUB RIOT for kids age four years through fourth grade and Kids For Christ (fifth and sixth graders) will meet the first three
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The Annual Roann Easter Egg Hunt will be held on March 31, at 10 a.m.. This is for Roann area children. This event is sponsored by the Roann Lions Club and will be held at the tractor pulling field. All ages up to and including 5th grade are welcome to come. Prizes for all ages. R O A N N FARMER’S MARKET: Those interested in participating in the farmer’s market, beginning in June, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-9982863 for more information. TENDERHEART PRESCHOOL located at Walk by Faith Community Church, Roann, has begun taking registrations for the 2018/2019 school year. They provide Christianbased preschool learning experiences through play; provid-
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ing each child with individual attention and hands-on activities preparing them socially and academically for kindergarten. Preschool classes meet Monday-Wednesday from 8:30 -11:30 A.M. for the 4-5 year old class. The Younger class, for the 3-4 year olds, meets Monday and Tuesday 8:30 11:30 A.M. Those interested may call the church at 765-8339931, or one of the teachers; Angie Baer
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260-249-8689, Jenny See 260-571-7541. PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Women are sponsoring a craft/vendor bazaar on May 5, 2018. Crafters/vendors interested in participating, please contact Glenda Miller 574-382-5592, Diana Shoemaker 574-904-9690 or contact Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 242 W. Pleasant Hill Road, Akron, IN 46910. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Toni McKillip, Ryan Musselman, Kelsey Reed, Rex Renz, John Dyson, Christopher Meyer, Audrie Randel, Luke Spencer, Dalton McKinney, Brady Layne, Wilda Slisher, Tim Shoemaker, Isaac William Stakeman, Cheryol Crull, Baylee Jo Shoemaker, Joshua Lee Smalley, Michael
Jay Chenault, and Steve Fearnow.. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Draper, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hawkins. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@yahoo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.
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Parkview Wabash to sponsor Dam to Dam free soft-style commemorative shirt. The Wabash County YMCA will serve as the host site for the start and finish for each route. A breakfast is included with registration, along with a post-ride lunch hosted by Miller’s Merry Manor.
By The Paper staff The Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride committee is pleased to announce that Parkview Wabash Hospital will be the presenting sponsor for the 2018 ride. Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride. The ride is on Sunday, Sept. 9. Parkview Wabash President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell believes the hospital’s support of what has become known as a premier cycling event for Northeast Indiana is a natural fit for promoting its mission. “The hospital is deeply rooted in advancing the efforts of programs and events that focus on health and well-being in the communities we serve,” CusterMitchell said. “We are proud to sponsor an event that encourages people to be active and to utilize the won-
Riders leave the Wabash County YMCA during the 2017 Dam to Dam ride. The Paper file folder derful bike trail we have covering the scenic countryside of the county.” Visit Wabash County has once again partnered with the Rock City Bike Club to organize the ride. New this year is the addition of an 80mile route. “The ride has always offered multiple route lengths; however, it was a big jump between the 62mile route to the 100mile route,” said Adam Stakeman, cycling enthusiast
and Dam to Dam committee member, “For cyclists who have completed the 62-mile route and aren’t quite ready to jump to the 100-miler, now have the opportunity to train for the next level which is the 80-mile route.” Multiple route lengths are available: 15, 30, 50, 62 (Metric Century), 80, and 100 (Century) miles. Early-bird registration opens April 1 at a discounted price of $35 per rider. The entry fee includes a
The 9th Annual Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride is designed to take riders over the Salamonie and Mississinewa Dams and around the Stockdale Dam. Riders experience 16 points of historic interest throughout
the county. All of the routes are designed to showcase Wabash County’s rural beauty during the changing of the season. “The team at Visit Wabash County is beyond excited to once again connect out of town guests to our entire county,”
said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for the organization, “This entire event is made possible by the extremely generous gifts we receive from so many gracious sponsors. We are truly grateful for their support.”
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New gallery opens in Wabash patrons an idea of what the artists working with Indiana & Friends can do. If they like the style and preferred medium of a particular artist, a patron can then commission a unique, custom work of art for their home or business. The exciting part is that the patron gets to choose the subject matter, general color scheme and size to fit their space. The gallery boasts artists who specialize in everything from metalwork and painting to miniatures and
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A new art gallery is opening in Wabash that aims to bring buyers and artists together in the creation of customizable works of art. Indiana & Friends, 570 S. Miami St., is a newly renovated 37foot-by-21-foot space on the north side of Guenin Law Office. The gallery will offer some art for immediate purchase, but its emphasis is on creating new and special art that represents the vision of the customer and the artist. The art in the gallery is meant to give
gallery and look at pieces the artists have created and they can then work with them on the design of the work they commission.” One of the artists in the Indiana & Friends quiver is local artist Amy Quinn. “I love this space,” Quinn said referring to the Indiana & Friends Gallery. “It’s really nice. I think it will do quite well. It’s neat because it’s all local. There are a lot of artists in this area that have hidden talent but no place to market their wares. You can find talent anywhere.” Artist Sherman Gray came with his entire family to the March 2nd Artist’s Opening of the Indiana & Friends gallery. Though he will be participating as an artist, Gray sees his role as bringing outside artists into the gallery. “My main goal is to go out with my network of friends and artists and bring them in and then try to expand the network from Wabash to more of the United States,”
Natalie Unger (center) discusses art with Ellen and Bill Stouffer at the Indiana and Friends Artist’s Opening on March 2. A public opening is scheduled for Friday, April 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. Photo provided he said. “I want to try and get Indiana noticed for all the great art that we have here.” Artists Bill and Ellen Stouffer also attended the March 2nd Artist’s Opening. “I’m excited about it,” Mrs. Stouffer said of the new gallery, “mainly because I have a sense that we’re going to be reaching out to people who wouldn’t ordinarily see our artwork. That’s the most exciting thing. People should be interested in art because there isn’t anything that exists that doesn’t start out in the mind of
an artist.” Stouffer added, “It’s nice to have the appreciation in a small community. It’s nice to have someone like Mark (Guenin) and his family who are willing to do this. It doesn’t happen very often.” Guenin sees the purchasing of custommade work of art as a four step process. A potential customer would first visit the gallery to see what local artists have to offer. Next, they would imagine how that particular artist could bring their ideas to fruition. The third step
is the communication of the ideas to the artists with the final step of waiting for the art to be completed. Bigger and more complicated pieces will take longer to finish. A public opening is scheduled to correspond with April’s Frist Friday, April 6, from 5 to 7 pm. The gallery has a webpage, www.indianaandfriends.com or check them out on Facebook and Twitter. The gallery’s operating hours are yet to be determined, but appointments can be made by calling 260-2253802.
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Charley Creek Inn to host fundraiser By the Paper staff Break it down with the Wabash Inclusive Playground at Charley Creek Inn’s inaugural Wine & Jazz Festival on March 24 from 5-7 p.m. in The Courtyard in downtown Wabash. During the event, attendees can savor hors d’ oeuvres and wine samplings from varietals from around the globe. A new jazz combo that includes the following cats: Rick Elliott on the keyboard, Bob Urbinay on sax, and Mary Kramer on drums will keep the crowd swinging dur-
ing this event. Tickets are available now for pre-sale at $20 per person at the Charley Creek Inn or from any of the Wabash Inclusive Playground committee members. Admission will be available at the door for $25 per person. Proceeds from this event will be going to the Wabash Inclusive Playground project. For more information on this event, contact Charley Creek Inn at 260-563-0111, email fandb@charleycreekinn.com or stop by the Charley Creek Inn located at 111 West Market Street in
downtown Wabash, Indiana. The Wabash Inclusive Playground will be a playground for all ages and all abilities. It will be located on the threeacre green space west of the Wabash County YMCA and adjacent to the John Drook Memorial Skate Park at 410 South Carroll Street. A group of passionate residents from all backgrounds that make up this project committee need to raise $50,000 in 50 Days. The deadline is March 29 and if successful, the construction will be fully fund-
ed. If the group can achieve this goal the playground will break ground late this spring and is estimated to be completed late this summer. To make a taxdeductible donation to the Wabash Inclusive Playground mail checks to the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County at 218 E Main St. North Manchester, Indiana 46962 with “Wabash I n c l u s i v e Playground” in the memo or go to morethanaplayground.com to donate online. You can also pledge your support
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Charley Creek Gardens to launch new series By The Paper staff Charley Creek Gardens is gearing up to launch a string of gardening-related topics for the 2018 season of the Lunch & Learn Series. The first session, e n t i t l e d “Succulents,” on Wed., March 21 from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m., will take place in the Education and
Resource Center at 551 N. Miami St. The Lunch & Learn Series is free and open to the public. Succulents can crop up anywhere and are sometimes seen cascading out of old cowboy boots, or adding texture to bridal bouquets, or even gracing living wall hangings. Why are these often overlooked treasures bounding to the forefront of garden design? Join Kelly Smith, Director
Genealogical society to meet By The Paper staff The Wabash County Genealo gical Society’s next program is Monday, March 19, at the Dallas L. Winchester Living Well Center. The meeting will begin at 6pm. The speaker is
Rhonda Stoffer, President of the Indiana Genealogical Society. She will discuss upcoming programs of the State society, as well as databases — both free and those available with membership — along with her own family history discoveries.
of Charley Creek Gardens, for an informative look at this trendy plant group and get tips on how to incorporate them into a home and garden. The Lunch and Learn Series features garden-related talks held at Charley Creek Gardens. Attendees are to bring their own lunch if desired, as lunch is not provided. To ensure table
space, reservations are requested and can be made online at www.charleycreekgardens.org/pr ograms-and-events, or by calling the H o n e y w e l l Foundation Box Office at 260.563-1102. For general information about Charley Creek Gardens, call 260.563-1020 or visit the website at www.charleycreekgardens.org.
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Sept. 26, 1977 – March 6, 2018
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Emily Sue Dannacher, 68, of Wabash, died at 7:57 a.m., Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Jan. 5, 1950, in Wabash, to Dr. William Dennis Dannacher and Emily Marteen (Rhymer) Dannacher. Sue was a 1968 graduate of Wabash High School and received her bachelor degree from the University of Oklahoma. She worked 10 years at the Division of Children and Family Services in Peru, and also worked at Rankin Bass Animation Company in New York City 25 years. She was solely responsible for the production of the animated series “Thundercats.” She was a female activist and was interested in movie and theater. She is survived by her three brothers, Dennis H. (Marta) Dannacher of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Gregory R. Dannacher of Wabash, and William K. (Joan) Dannacher of Clarendon Hills, Ill.; step-mother Lynnie Dannacher of Wabash; nieces and nephew, Dr. Melissa Dannacher of Little Rock, Ark., Dr. Stefania Dannacher of Fort Lauderdale, Amy (Mike) Carpenter of Fall Brook, Calif., Molly Dannacher of Elmhurst, Ill., Hannah Radeke and William T. Dannacher, both of Clarendon Hills. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lynn Dannacher. Per Sue’s request there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Valley Dance Theater. The memorial guest book for Sue may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Deborah Gibson, 64 Former Teacher of the Year Deborah S. Gibson, 64, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 in Fort Wayne. Born in Wabash, Deborah worked as a teacher with both Greensburg Community Schools and East Allen County Schools for 43 years, retiring in 2015. She was honored to be chosen as the Leo Elementary Teacher of the Year. She was a member of the Christ Child Society and was a former Tri Kappa member. Surviving are her husband, Daniel Gibson of Fort Wayne; mother, Phyllis Rogge of Wabash; and sister, Marianne (Phil) Price of Wabash. Deborah was preceded in death by her father, William Rogge. Service is 10:30 am, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 E. Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also is at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Christ Child Society or to Parkview Home Health & Hospice. To sign the online guest book, go to www.domccombandsons.com.
Jay Egolf, 62 Was auto body technician May 24, 1955 – March 6, 2018 Jay L. Egolf, 62, North Manchester, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at 1:57 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born May 24, 1955, in Wabash, to Earl L. & Amelia (Butler) Egolf Jr. On April 9, 2004, he married Susan Leffel. He was an automobile body technician for many years. He is survived by his wife, Susan Egolf, North Manchester; daughter, Tammy L. Egolf, North Manchester; father, Earl L. (Delores) Egolf Jr., Argos; mother, Amelia Helton, Akron; brothers, Jerry Lee (Suzie) Egolf, Lebanon, Tenn., John (Elizabeth) Egolf, Marion, and Jason (Torie) Helton, Claypool; grandchildren, Ariah and McKayla Dillon, Rebecca Carey, Jevon and Jacey Rhoades. He loved being a papaw! Visitation was Saturday, March 10, 2018, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Jay Egolf, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.
Michael A. Kline, 40, North Manchester, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in North Manchester. He was born Sept. 26, 1977. Visitation 2-4 p.m. Sunday at McKee Mortuary. Services 4 p.m. Sunday at mortuary.
Jeffery Flora, 53, Claypool, died March 3. Visitation was Thursday at Old German Baptist Brethren New Conference Church, North Manchester. Services were Friday at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.
Tiffany Frank, 41 Enjoyed home decorating Dec. 22, 1976 – March 10, 2018 Tiffany Lynn Frank, 41, of rural Wabash, died at 6:09 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2018, at her home. She was born Dec. 22, 1976, in Marion, to Ron Everroad and Susan (Lester) Rish. Tiffany was a 1995 graduate of Wabash High School and received her associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. She married Brad Frank at the Wabash Friends Church on Sept. 8, 2007. She worked in the Wabash County Auditors Office
several years. Tiffany was a member of the New Life Baptist Church in Wabash. She enjoyed home decorating, dogs, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Brad Frank and son, Tyce Frank, both of Wabash; father, Ron Everroad of North Manchester; mother and step-father, Susan & Eric Rish of Wabash; and her grandparents, John & Marilyn Boardman of Wabash, and Bernice Frank of Somerset, Indiana. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Scott Johnston officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Life Center of Wabash. The memorial guest book for Tiffany may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Hilton E. Hettmansperger, 96 World War II veteran Dec. 25, 1921 – Feb. 11, 2018 Hilton Eugene Hettmansperger, 96, passed away Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Lagrima de Oro, Albuquerque, N.M. Hilton was born Dec. 25, 1921, to Garl and Mary (Gibney) Hettmansperger in Wabash County. He graduated from Lagro High School, Lagro, in 1940. He married Dorothy “Dottie” Ellen Stone in Akron, Ohio, on June 1, 1944. Dottie preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 2016. Hilton and Dottie celebrated 72 years of marriage. Hilton attended an aircraft sheet metal school in Nashville, Tenn., and worked on Martin bomber airplanes in Akron. He served in the Navy from 1942-45 and was a gunner on Liberty ships called the Augustine Heard and the Nathan Hale in World War II. Hilton taught the art of “Leading a Target” with a machine gun at Camp Bradford in Norfolk, Va. Hilton installed pharmacy clean rooms for 22 years in the U.S., Germany, Paris, France, and Canada, for Envirco. Hilton and Dottie enjoyed camping in the mountains with their two daughters, Mary Jane and Sue. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jane (Carl) White, of New Mexico, and Sue Hettmansperger, of Iowa City, Iowa; two grandchildren, Chris White and Sandra (Shawn) West of New Mexico; a brother, Robert E. (Susie) Hettmansperger and a sister Helen Shanks, both of Wabash; and numerous nephews and nieces. A memorial service is planned to be held March 17, 2018, at the Lavida Llena Carter Hall in New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to https://animalhumanenm.org.
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William ‘Bill’ Hetzler, 83 Marine Corps veteran Oct. 22, 1934 – March 11, 2018 William Howard “Bill” Hetzler, 83, of rural Wabash, died at 10:03 p.m., Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 22, 1934, in Wabash County, to J. Howard and Bernice (Kamp) Hetzler. Bill was a 1952 graduate of Wabash High School, and received his associate’s degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1957-59. Bill married Shelvia Wilcox at the Silver Creek Church of Christ, on May 11, 1963. He was a rural mail carrier, retiring after 40 years and was a farmer. He was also an accountant and owned Hetzler Tax Service. He is survived by his wife, Shelvia Hetzler of Wabash; son, Erik (Dawn) Hetzler and grandchildren, Nathan Hetzler and Lilah Hetzler, all of Plainfield; three sisters, Dorothy (Richard) Merrick of Wabash, Betty (James) Vrooman of Noblesville, and Jean Waymire of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services and burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2018, at Hopewell Cemetery, Lagro, with Larry Hall and Don Emrick officiating. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Church of Christ. The memorial guest book for Bill may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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Thomas Schenkel, 75 Co-owned Schenkel All-Star Dairy March 15, 1942 – March 5, 2018
Thomas Tyner Schenkel, 75 of Huntington passed away at 10:27 pm on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital. Tom was a 1960 graduate of Andrews High School; he had attended Indiana University and Huntington College. He was the co-owner and vice president of sales of the Schenkel All-Star Dairy in Huntington for over 40 years, retiring in 2003. Tom was a member of the Salamonie Church of the Brethren and attended Emmanuel Community Church. He was past president of the National All-Star Dairy Association, a member of the Mid-West Dairy Association, past board member of Huntington YMCA, past member of the board of directors of the Huntington University Foundation. He served on numerous church boards and committees. Tom enjoyed farming and was a lifelong Huntington County farmer. He enjoyed his grandchildren and supported them in all of their activities. Tom was inducted into the Huntington County Basketball Hall of Fame with the Andrews Cardinals. Tom was born on March 15, 1942 in Huntington, the son of Kenneth and Marjorie (Tyner) Schenkel. He was united in marriage to Jane A. Weaver on Oct. 28, 1961, in Lancaster. His wife survives. Additional survivors include two daughters: Jody (Garrett) Davenport of Andrews; Sarah (Ted) Trout of Huntington; a son: Mark (Cindy) Schenkel of Huntington; a sister: Sue (Don) Meyer of North Manchester; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter: Rebekah Trout Chapel. Visitation was Sunday, March 11, 2018, at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington. Visitation and memorial service were Monday, March 12, 2018, at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne, with Pastor Bob Bruce officiating. Interment will be at the Lancaster Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made out to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Huntington University or to Huntington YMCA all in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750. To sign Mr. Schenkel’s on-line guest book visit www.myersfuneralhomes.com.
Enjoyed riding motorcycles Nov. 9, 1957 – March 6, 2018 Steven Wayne Richardson, 60, of Wabash, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at his home. He was born Nov. 9, 1957, in Wabash, to Earl L. Richardson and Dorothy (Shepherd) Heck. Steven attended Wabash schools and was a tow motor driver for Living Essentials in Wabash. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, painting and spending time with his family. He is survived by his two daughters, Kristina Brown and Michelle Richardson; their mother, Mary Henderson; six grandchildren, D’Allen Brown, All’ayja Brown, Devon’dre Brown, Deon’tay Brown, Zoey Richardson, and Ryyan Richardson, all of Wabash; his fiance, Diana Stephenson of Kokomo; three sisters, Debbie (Terry) Pence and Kathy (James) Urschel, both of Wabash, and Sandy (Fred) Zuckerman of Union, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandchildren, and his brother, Stanley E. Richardson. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 13, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tristan Heyde officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is American Heart Association. The memorial guest book for Steven may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Richard DuBois, 83 Worked at Zimmer April 27, 1934 – March 6, 2018
Richard M. DuBois, 83, of rural Wabash, died at 5:35 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born April 27, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to Marvin Williams and Grace E. (Morgan) DuBois. Dick was a 1952 graduate of Royal Oak High School in Royal Oak, Mich., and received his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota. He married Nancy LaPoint in Detroit on Aug. 8, 1953. He was an industrial engineer at Zimmer in Warsaw, retiring after 18 years. Dick enjoyed building birdhouses, woodworking, and building models. He is survived by his wife, Nancy DuBois of Wabash; two daughters, Nanette DuBois of Wabash, and Cheryl (Brian) Toepfer of Hazleton; four grandchildren, Rachel Toepfer of Hazleton, Abby (Corban) Doyle of Princeton, Steven (HarleeRay) Toepfer of Huntingburg, and Joseph Toepfer of Hazleton. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Steven DuBois, and grandson, Richard Bradley Suddarth. Funeral services will be private to the family. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Dick may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Frances Stewart, 95 Oldest current member of Lagro UMC
Frances Lucille Stewart, our beloved 95 year-old mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, to be with her beloved Lord, at home, surrounded by her children, on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Frances was the second to the oldest of a family of 11 children. She married David Stewart in 1942 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 2011. She is survived by her oldest brother, Don Miller, who is 99 years old; by her four children, Brenda (Phil) Miller, Cheryl Teague, both of Urbana, Nancy (Tim) Eviston, Wabash; David (Zenda) Stewart, Newark, Ohio; five grandchildren, Angela Ogino, Urbana, Kim (Shawn) Hayslett, Lagro, Troy Teague, Lagro, Penny Drumm and Wendy Dolloff, Newark, Ohio; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was proceeded in death by her husband, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, five sisters and four brothers. Her deepest love was her family and the Lagro United Methodist Church, of which she is the oldest church member, and her Eastern Star family. She loved doing for others and will always be remembered for her precious “Thank you” cards as she was so thankful for everything her family and friends did for her. Frances was a tough gal as she continued to live alone on the family farm in Lagro and then moved into her current home in Wabash one year ago, continuing to live alone until her illness on January 30, 2018. Visitation and a Celebration of Life was Saturday, March 3, 2018, at the Lagro United # & # & (#&' # ( &* + ! ( &, ' ' " ( Methodist Church, 1100 Main St, Lagro, with ()& , & ' ( & "") " )$ , ( ( Pastor Rick Borgman officiating. An Eastern ! ( &, + & !#* " #+ &' &# " #& ( #"' Star service also took place prior to the service. " ' $ & ## ' "#( $ #" #& " ( #)" ( #"' " + Burial will follow at Thrailkill Cemetery, #& ( #"' " (# $ ( & #" ( '(#" #& " ( #)" ( #"' Swayzee, Indiana. ' ( ( ", #+ &' #& #( & #& ( #"' "#( $ "( In lieu of flowers, it was Frances’ wish to donate to the Lagro United Methodist Church. &#)" )' ( ' $' + ( !#+ " &#)" ( '(#" ' " #)" ( #"' (# McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, handled ",( " ' $ "( $ $( ! ( &, ## " " arrangements. & #)" + + & !#* " ( ( & !#& , Online condolences may be directed to the ,#) * ", %) '( #"' & & " ( #* $ ' #"( ( family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. " (- & ( " ,#) #& ,#)& ##$ & ( #" 41894
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Wabash Police Citations Feb. 28 Richard D. Smith, 28, Wabash, cited for no motorcycle endorsement. March 1 At 17-year-old male, Wabash, was cited for a curfew violation March 3 Evan D. Kirkover, 20, Wabash, cited for minor consumption. Jessie D. Wilcox, 34, Wabash, cited for no operator’s license when required. March 5 Kory J. Carpenter, 25, Muncie, cited for driving while suspended infraction. March 6 Richard C. Halstead Jr., 49, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction. Justin A. Knox, 35, Marion, cited for driving while suspended infraction. Arrests March 1 Kyle O. Wesley, 24, Wabash, charged with rape and sexual battery. Ernest G. McCord, 25, Peru, charged with possession of paraphernalia. March 3 Ashley S. Davidson, 33, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for resisting
law enforcement. March 4 Dawndra K. Gressley, 31, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for failure to pay child support. March 5 Shannah D. Mullins, 37, Wabash, charged with theft. Larry H. Moore, 39, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for child support, burglary and theft. March 6 Lucas J. Chansler, 31, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for driving while suspended, petition to revoke probation for resisting law enforcement, and resisting law enforcement. Accidents March 2 At 7:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jordan A. Ringel, 17, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Sean A. Mathias, 18, Wabash, near the intersection of U.S. 24 and Manchester Avenue. At 5:21 p.m., a unmanned vehicle registered to Seth T. Wallace, Fairmont, rolled into an unmanned vehicle registered to Hailey B. Watson, Milton, in the parking lot at 1400 North Cass St. March 3
WEEKLY REPORTS At 2:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Peyton C. Trexler, 18, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Tabetha A. Day, 37, Wabash, near the intersection of State Road 13 and State Road 15. March 5 At 4:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tracy K. Renn, 35, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Harold R. James II, 29, Wabash, near the intersection of North Miami Street and Sherman Street. At 7:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tiffany N. Shenefield, 35, Wabash, collided with a deer near the intersection of State Road 15 and Dimension Street. March 6 At 10:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Danielle B. Castle, 34, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Carol McCammack, 73, Lagro, at the intersection of Miami Street and Lafayette Street. March 7 At 8:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ben A. Hewitt, 16, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Kyla J. Liehr, 28, Wabash, near the intersection of Cass Street and
Maple Street. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations Feb. 23 Kevin R. Clupper, 19, Wabash, cited for no financial responsibility. March 3 David A. Dicken, 25, Peru, cited for speeding. Tyler D. Stacy, 22, North Manchester, cited for false and fictitious display, driving while suspended infraction, and no financial responsibility. Angela L. Westafer, 40, Warsaw, cited for speed. Mikayla P. Arnett, 19, Silver Lake, cited for driving while suspended infraction. March 5 Lee T. Hall, 43, Fort Wayne, cited for driving while suspended prior, and possession of marijuana. Clifford A. Slusher, 67, Macy, cited for improper passing. Bookings Feb. 28 Stacy A Boone, 48, Roann, charged with operating while intoxicated. March 1 Tom E. Mills, 40, North Manchester, charged with resisting law enforcement.
Jonathan T. Mullins, 40, North Manchester, charged with possession of paraphernalia. Joshua L. Trammel, 19, Huntington, charged with visiting a common nuisance. March 2 Clerisa N. Keirsey, 33, Wabash, charged with possession of marijuana, operating while intoxicated, and possession of paraphernalia. Katey K. Bowser, 32, Auburn, charged with writ of attachment for failure to appear for failure to pay child support. Bradley A. Russell, 40, North Manchester, charged with driving while suspended with priors. Donald L. Sorrell, 44, Carlisle, charged with resisting law enforcement March 3 Myka S. Shidler, 24, Wabash, charged with corrupt business influence, theft, and fraud. March 4 Randy A. Bartels, 51, North Webster, charged with operating while intoxicated and driving while suspended. March 5 Christopher G. Sebree, 38, Wabash, charged with possession of a narcotic drug. Jessica L. Patterson, 42, Peru, charged with failure to appear for driving while suspended. March 6 Joshua M. Hogan, 23, Plymouth, charged with domestic battery, and petition to revoke probation for invasion of privacy Ryan J. Castle, 34, Wabash, petition to revoke probation. John P. Abshire, 35, Wabash, charged with public intoxication. Joshua E. Mosley, 20, Peru, failure to appear, petition to revoke probation for criminal mischief. March 7 John W. Turner, Hartford City, charged with failure to appear for driving while suspended. Accidents Feb. 23 At 11:36 p.m., a
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vehicle driven by Kevin R. Clupper, 19, Wabash, ran off the road and came to a stop in a field on County Road 900 North near State Road 13. Feb. 26 At 5:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Chandler C. Hipp, 23, Converse, collided with a cat on State Road 13 near County Road 925 South. Feb. 28 At 3:38 a.m., a vehicle driven by Johnny P. Holifield, Jr., 46, Fort Wayne, collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 400 East. At 7:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ryan D. Smith, 31, Peru, ran off the road avoiding a deer, striking a culvert, utility pole and billboard support beam on State Road 15 near County Road 400 North. March 1 At 8:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Debbie K. Reahard, 60, Wabash, collided with a deer on County Road 950 South and County Road 300 West. March 3 At 7:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary R. Vawter, 31, North Manchester, collided with a deer on County Road 700 North near County Road 300 East. At 8:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven R. Dunnagan, 59, Wabash, collided with a deer on County Road 950 South near County Road 300 West. At 9:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Charlotte A. Michel, 74, North Manchester, collided with a deer on County Road 500 East near County Road 900 North. North Manchester Citations March 1 Joshua G. Anthony, 39, North Manchester, cited for expired vehicle registration. March 2 Tracie D. McCleese, 21, North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended and left of center. Ashley N. Hopkins, 32, Laketon, cited for no operator’s license
when required. March 4 Derek L. Boisvert, 18, North Manchester, cited for having no motorcycle endorsement March 5 Michael A. Nunez, 18, North Manchester, cited for possession of marijuana. March 6 Dove Broadfoot, 48, North Manchester, cited for seatbelt violation. March 8 10:52 p.m., Byron R. Sweet, 34, Macy, cited for failure to signal turn. 10:53 p.m., Matthew J. Lengacher, 19, New Haven,cited for speed. 11:23 p.m., Andrew Carter, 44, North Manchester, cited for speed. March 10 1:06 a.m., Justin A. Carter, 28, North Manchester, cited for disregarding a traffic control device. 2:16 p.m., Colleen M. Scariano, cited for speed.
Arrests March 2 Bradley A. Russell, 40, North Manchester, arrested for driving while suspended prior. March 6 Justin L. Poe, arrested on a warrant for fraud, theft and habitual offender. Fire March 3 1:34 p.m., 1600 block of Frantz Drive for medical assist. March 7 3:06 a.m., 500 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist. 11:15 a.m., units from North Manchester and Chester Township Fire Departments responded to the 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist. 2:08 p.m., 1200 block of State Road 114 West for medical assist. 8:38 p.m., 300 block of East Second Street for medical assist. March 10 8:41 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.
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7:26 p.m., 1200 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. March 11 6:44 a.m., 1400 block of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist. Marriage Licenses James A. Steele Jr., 30 and Heather A. Halverson, 30 Ryan W. Fager, 31, and Brittany Ann Grier, 29
Bradley R. Bell, 32, and Brittany L. Dickerhoff, 31 Nathaniel J. Helm, 33, and Jessica L. Harrell, 30. Building Permits The following permits were issued from March 4 through March 10 in the Wabash County P l a n n i n g Commissioner’s office: Brad Moody, Pole Building
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David Lamson, Garage Kurt Butgereit Pool Gary Frey, Pole Building Land Transfers Kenneth R. Combs to 85 Manchester Avenue LLC, quitclaim deed. Eric Alvarez to Jose J. Mendoza and Estela Mendoza, quitclaim deed. Eric Alvarez to Jose J. Mendoza and
Estella Mendoza, warranty deed. T i m o t h y Ravenscroft and Suzanne Metz to Timothy L. Ravenscroft, Suzanne Metz and Steven Metz, quitclaim deed. Phillip D. Metzger Sr. and Phillip D. Metzger Jr. to Phillip D. Metzger Sr. and Phillip D. Metzger Jr., quitclaim deed. Clayton Biddle and
Penny Biddle to Robert A. Collins, quitclaim deed. Edward Daihl, Virginia Daihl Coplea, Virginia Daihl and Richard Daihl to Edward Daihl and Richard Daihl, personal rep deed. Shirley A. Anderson, Jay E. Reed, Michael J. Reed, Reed Credit Trust and Shirley A. Anderson Trust to
Animal shelter declines NM proposal By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com Wabash County Animal Shelter services have not been restored to North Manchester after being discontinued Feb. 1. In February, the North Manchester Town Council offered the shelter a six-month, $6,000 agreement – half of the $12,000, one-year donation the shelter requested at the council’s January meeting. After the six months (retroactive from January to June) ended, the council proposed a re-evaluation of the agreement, with the opportunity for an additional $6,000 in funding available for the shelter for the rest of the year. At the council’s March 7 meeting, Council President Chalmer “Toby” Tobias announced that the shelter’s board declined the proposal, and that the town is considering other options. “That request was roundly denied and rejected,” Tobias said. “So, what we have done at this point is we have ceased negotiations with the Wabash County Animal Shelter, and we have made contact with the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League [sic].” Tobias said that the council had planned to have more information from the Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County, but AWL’s executive director fell ill and
was unable to provide it in time for the meeting. “We did have a meeting – [Town Manager Adam Penrod] and I did – and it felt to us very positive,” Tobias said, noting that they hope to have an agreement “very soon.” The Wabash shelter, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, initially approached the council at its Jan. 10 meeting, asking for $12,000 in funding for the year 2018. At that meeting, shelter board member Al Jackson informed the council that, if the council could not provide a date by which it would give the shelter an answer, he would motion to suspend services to North Manchester at the next WCAS board meeting. The shelter board announced Jan. 25 that it would cease service for North Manchester, effective Feb. 1 and pending funding from the town. At a Jan. 23 work session, the council reviewed the shelter’s finances, with some members also expressing concern regarding the shelter’s delay in getting information to the council. The council proposed the sixmonth, $6,000 agreement at the Jan. 23 session, then discussed and approved it at its Feb. 7 meeting. The shelter currently receives donations from Wabash County and the City of Wabash, who gave $65,000 and $32,700,
respectively, for 2018, as well as from fundraising events and private donations. According to shelter manager Doug Bogert, the shelter board did not reject the proposal outright, but asked for clarification. “The way it was written, it was so vague we weren’t sure what we were going to get paid for and what we weren’t,” Bogert said. “We asked for some clarification on that, just to be sure we were both speaking the same language, talking about the same thing, and when Adam was here he seemed very accepting of that ... “The next thing I heard, the council had rejected it, I guess.” He compared the proposal to a blank check, with some critical details left out. “We wanted some specifics,” he said. “We asked for, like – they had just about the stray animal, when we pick up a stray animal there. What about when we go to Manchester and we don’t find that animal, it’s already run off and it’s not there anymore, are we going to get paid for that? “Are we going to get paid for owner surrenders?” he continued. “That wasn’t listed anywhere in the sheet either, about owner surrenders, and that’s a big portion of what we get from North Manchester. “Adam assured us that that’s what that
meant, but we said, you know … we asked for just a little clarification.” According to data provided by WCAS to the council, 111 of 852 stray animals (13 percent) at the shelter in 2016 came from North Manchester. Also in 2016, the shelter received 16 calls to pick up strays in North Manchester, for 7 percent of its total calls. At the Jan. 23 council meeting, Penrod said that the shelter retrieves stray animals considered dangerous only after the animal has been caught and if the shelter has space to hold the animal. Bogert said that the shelter is “absolutely” open to further discussions with the town. While AWL Executive Director Donna McCammon was unable to comment on negotiations with North Manchester, she did tell the NewsJournal that AWL and Napanee, located just north of the Kosciusko/Elkhart county line, have an agreement. “Typically, for out of county residents, there is a surcharge,” McCammon said. “When we’re talking to Napanee, we actually base helping them on their population.” As with WCAS, AWL is a private, non-profit organization that receives donations from local government entities, in its case Kosciusko County and the City of Warsaw. Also like WCAS,
AWL is classified as a no-kill shelter, and euthanizes only animals with severe health or aggression issues. McCammon said that AWL can hold about 175 animals. According to its website, WCAS has space for 13 dogs (plus two kennels for law enforcement quarantine) and 24 cats, including eight kennels to quarantine new admittals. “It’s a bigger operation than most people realize, and because we try to not put down any animals, it’s more costly than other shelters that are high kill shelters,” she said.
www.thepaperofwabash.com Kyle J.Reed, trust deed. Kyle J. Reed to KR Swine LLC, warranty deed. Richard D. Youmans to Richard D. Youmans and Pamela S. Berry, quitclaim deed. Kathy Lee Prater to Phillip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer, warranty deed. Jennifer A. Southwick, Jennifer A. Brooks, Tamera K. Mosier and Tamera K. Mosier Irrevocable Trust to Tyler Powell, trust deed. Gary E. Wilson and Jacalyn S. Wilson to Trent A. Hoppes and Christin E. Hoppes, warranty deed. Katherine Sue Kilby to Nathan W. Grossman, warranty deed. Lillian Enterprises to City of Wabash and Wabash, City of, quitclaim deed. Caton R. Howard and Nicole A. Howard to PhotoLadyBug Properties, quitclaim deed. Thomas Van Buskirk, Peter Van Buskirk Trust to Sarah J. Van Buskirk and Sarah J. Van Buskirk Trust, trust deed.
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David Van Buskirk and Peter Van Buskirk Trust to Sarah J. Van Buskirk and Sarah J. Van Buskirk Trust, trust deed. Peter Van Buskirk Jr. and Peter Van Buskirk Trust to Sarah J. Van Buskirk and Sarah J. Van Buskirk Trust, trust deed. Donna J. Fowerbaugh to Norma J. Rager, quitclaim deed. Gary Gidley, Beth Girtz and Gidley Betty Family Trust to Steven Norman and Brenda Norman, quitclaim deed. William S. Moon and Brenda Mullins to Brenda Mullins and Valorie Hill, quitclaim deed. Jamie B. Miller to Jamie B. Miller and Jodie A. Miller, quitclaim deed. Jodie A. Miller to Jamie B. Miller, quitclaim deed. Jamie B. Miller to Jodie A. Miller, quitclaim deed. Home Opportunity to OBJ Properties, quitclaim deed. OBJ Properties to Rosa Linda Rico, quitclaim deed. Rachel A. McKnight and Paul D. McKnight to Matthew Real and Brett Walden, warranty deed.
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Blair rewrites record book in special year By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Believe it or not, basketball was not Carson Blair’s first love when it came to sports. Those who have watched his career trajectory won’t find it that puzzling, but the physical nature of the game of football drew him in before he developed a passion for hoops. “Then, about second grade I started to like basketball,” Blair said. “I played at the YMCA and got into it then. My dad played and my brother played, so they got me interested in it.” Blair went on to re-write the record book for the Southwood football program, throwing for an eye-popping 57 touchdowns with just three interceptions as a senior, leading the Knights to a repeat sectional championship. Turns out he’s not too bad at basketball either, breaking his father’s school scoring record on his team’s way to the the Wabash County Tournament title before breaking the Wabash County all-time scoring record later in the season on senior night. It’s all happening in a season where the team is enjoying success never before paralleled. He credits his family, namely his brother, Jackson, and father, Todd, for their guidance and example set for the youngest Blair to help
Southwood senior Carson Blair looks for room to operate during a game against Lafayette Central Catholic on March 2. Blair has had a memorable season, becoming the county’s all-time leading scorer. Photo by Josh Sigler
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him achieve so much as a prep athlete. “(Having an older brother) helped me a ton,” Carson said. “Not just from watching him play, but he would come work out with me too. My dad would put us through workouts, and he would come work out with me and make me better. He was the older brother, and he’d kind of pick on me by not letting me win. I think that helped me competitively and helped me improve my game. “(My dad) was a huge influence, just teaching me the game and how to play it right. He gave me the skills.” First came the school record. People had been asking him for some time when he was going break his dad’s mark, but he didn’t let the pressure get to him. He knew he was closing in on the record, but he paid little attention to it, letting the record come to him as opposed to pressing the issue. “’Just go out there and play,’” he remembered saying to himself. “I knew I was getting close to it. It was the county tourney. If you’re going to win a championship you have to play the game first. I’m glad it happened. It was a pretty cool moment to share with my dad. I had told him, messing with him, from when I was young that I was going to break his record.” He continued to pile up the points and the next milestone would soon follow. The Knights welcomed Eastbrook to town for senior night on Feb. 20, and Carson put on a show. He poured in a career-high 39 points in a 10164 victory, hitting nine 3-pointers in the process to eclipse Wabash’s Marc Slaton’s old county record of 1,575 points. “It was senior night and I knew it was the last time I’d play there at Southwood,” Carson said. “Early on I got my shot going, and once I got it going I was going to make a lot. It was senior night and my teammates kept getting me the ball, and I just it fly. “It means a lot. Everyone that’s played throughout the years in the county, and for me to be the all-time leading scorer – that’s huge,” he added. “I’ve seen a lot of great players play in the county. It’s a great accomplishment for me to do that. I’m glad I could.” Blair has been a mainstay on the Knights’ varsity squad for the last four years. Coach John Burrus said the team has grown right along with Blair has he’s grown and matured as a player. “What was really neat about it was when we had him as a younger player, older players embraced him and let him become Carson
Blair,” Burrus said. “You don’t score 1,500 points by just arriving your senior year. He’s had a lot of kids with him that have gotten him the ball and set screens for him. Then as you saw (in the sectional) he can create and make things happen.” Along with pouring in points, he’s helped a pair of classmates, Peyton Trexler and Matthew Nose reach the 1,000-point marks for their careers, as well. He was just as excited to watch those milestones unfold as he was his own. “It’s been everything to me,” Blair said. “We play off each other. Some nights when my shot’s not going, Peyton and Matthew pick me up. Them improving their games helped us out a ton. We couldn’t have done it without them. I’m glad I’ve been able to see them improve. It’s helped the team succeed.” Burrus has admired Blair’s ability to share the ball and the limelight with his teammates. “Carson is the guy who’s known as the big scorer,” Burrus said. “And, for him to have two other 1,000-point scorers in his class, it shows he’s willing to share. The other night when we played (in the opening round of the sectional), he only had seven points but he had 13 assists. He’s not the kind of kid who’s coming down and jacking it up. He’s taking good shots. And, for him a good shot is an open 28-footer. That’s just how he plays.” Trexler went over the 1,000-point mark during a 90-53 win over Madison Grant on Feb. 8. “This means the world,” Trexler said. “We’ve been working for this since fourth grade, playing AAU together. We’ve dreamed about this moment. We’ve dreamed about playing under the lights and in big situations. Now that it’s come true, it’s the most amazing thing ever.” Nose followed, eclipsing the 1,000-point plateau during an 89-66 win at Adams Central on Feb. 13. “It means everything,” Nose said. “Your whole high school career you dream of doing his. We came up short a couple years before finally getting a sectional under our belts last year. To be making school history is truly amazing.” Southwood went on to claim their second sectional title in as many years, outlasting host Lafayette Central Catholic 70-66 before routing Frontier 96-42 in the championship round. The squad then breezed through the Frankfort Regional. The Class A No. 3-ranked Continued on Page 25.
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us who will make the tourney and why. But they cannot pinpoint who Almost every week, I have lunch will win it all. with a few of my cronies. We discuss The tourney itself is a big deal to sports, current events, teams, especially midsocial issues, maybe polimajor teams like Butler, tics will rear its ugly Ball State or Indiana head periodically, but it State, who by and large mostly revolves around are members of confersports. This time of year, ences who probably will we discuss spring trainonly be represented by ing baseball, NBA basthe champion of said ketball, the upcoming conference. Most of the NFL draft and the NCAA teams are “at large” basketball tourney. The teams who are the giants basic rules are: informaof the college basketball tion is essential, statisworld who miss out on tics are helpful and opinthe league tourney ion is welcome but probBILL BARROWS championship. That ably will be challenged. being said, who will win It’s always a healthy disthis year’s tourney? cussion with a few personal barbs Usually there are a few traditional thrown at any deserving partici- powerhouse schools, that get all of pant. the ink and are seemingly destined We are not experts but we fre- to win. Those would be the likes of quently research our material and Duke, Kentucky, Kansas or North will defend our opinions. However, Carolina. There are always teams this year more than any other, we like Michigan State, UCLA, or cannot decide on any team that we Louisville who wait in the wings. feel like will win March Madness. However, several of the usual susThe moniker itself is somewhat a pects (pun intended) may or may not misnomer. It definitely begins in even make the tourney when it is March but culminates in April. Most released on Sunday night. By the people credit CBS Broadcaster Brent time you read this, you will probably Musburger with coming up with the have already watched the unveiling term circa 1982. Even that is not nec- on TBS, and some will already have essarily true. Actually in 1939, an filled out their brackets. My guess is official with the Illinois High School that most will do what I do and use Association, Henry V. Porter wrote my perceived “expertise” to deteran article called “March Madness” mine a champion. But based on what for the organization’s in house mag- I have seen this season and what we azine. So from that begins a zany have discussed weekly around the journey that has come to this. Here square table at an undisclosed we are with a sophisticated comput- restaurant, there is no clear cut er system, with a number of experts favorite. Annually, there are upsets called “bracketologists” who can tell (continued on page 26) By Bill Barrows
Southwood senior Matt Nose drives to the basket during the morning semifinal of Saturday’s Class A Regional at Frankfort High School. Photo by Josh Sigler
Knights advance to Semi-state By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Southwood’s boys basketball team is heading to the Semi-state after a dominant performance in Saturday’s Class A Frankfort Regional. The Class A No. 3-ranked Knights made it look easy, thrashing North Vermillion 80-42 in the morning semifinal before returning later that night to dispatch Seton Catholic 92-57 to claim the program’s first regional title since 2010. Coach John Burrus showered praise upon his team following the dominant regional performance. “This one is really special because these guys have been all the way through the program,” Burrus said. “The other (regional championship) was incredible. Those guys were so good and we beat some good teams. This is different from the standpoint of we’ve built for this year from the ground up. We started with 13 wins (in the 2014-15 season), and then these guys have put together 20-win seasons three straight years. Now we’re sitting with 24 wins, a school record. This is an incredible group. I’m so happy for them. What a great group to coach.” The Knights (24-3) pounced on North Vermillion (15-14) and delivered an early knockout punch, building a 22-2 lead by the end of the first quarter. Southwood upped its lead to 44-15 by intermission, and coasted to an easy victory, with first unit watching from the sidelines for most of the fourth quarter. Southwood picked up right where it left off in the championship game against Seton Catholic (9-19), using full-court pressure to build a 23-12 lead by the end of the first period, then upping that lead to 44-26 by halftime. The Knights again coasted to victory in the second half, allowing the role players to log major minutes down the stretch. “We’re coming off playing last year’s regional against Frankton (the eventual Class 2A state champion),” Burrus said. “We were prepared for this. We’ve seen really good teams. These teams we played (Saturday) are more
here because of where they came from. They kind of ran into a buzz saw. We came out of a tough sectional with Lafayette Central Catholic. And, when we got through them, we knew we could get down the road a ways. Now, we’re going to the semistate and are in the final four. This is great. This is the kind of thing kids dream about.” Southwood’s seniors helped lead the charge in the regional round. Carson Blair scored 18 points and added four assists in the semifinal win, while Matt Nose added 15 points, eight rebounds and five assist and Peyton Trexler finished with 14 points and three assists. Trexler poured in a game-high 25 points in the championship game and pulled down eight boards to lead the Knights. Nose added 20 points, and Blair finished with 16 points, four rebounds and four assists. “They’re all different, but they’re all together,” Burrus said of his seniors. “All those pieces they bring all complement each other. They’re just really hard to defend. You get one guy stopped and Matt Nose goes off. You get (junior) Dallas Holmes going, and of course Blair is always there. Trexler, his improvement has been incredible this year. He was really good last year. But, this year he is one of the best guards I’ve seen in Indiana. “At this level, you’re going to be really hard pressed to find guards better than Peyton Trexler and Carson Blair together,” Burrus continued. “Those guys together are just difficult in a lot of ways. When they’re running, they’re good. They’re good around the basket. Blair is very unselfish. Trexler is kind of a power guard. He plays where he can get inside and create things. Then Blair stretches the defense. It’s just really difficult to defend.” Holmes was outstanding in his own right Saturday, finishing with a pair of double-doubles. He poured in 23 points to go with 10 rebounds and four blocks in the semifinal before returning to finish with 18 points and 16 rebounds in the championship round. Southwood advances to the Semi-state round, where it will face No. 1-ranked Fort Wayne (continued on page 26)
Blair rewrites record books Continued from Page 24 Knights routed North Vermillion 80-42 in the morning semifinal before running away with a 92-57 victory over Seton Catholic in the regional championship game, earning them a spot in the semistate for the first time since 2010 and just the second time ever. The victories improved the Knights to 24-3, setting a school record for wins. Blair, who is opting to not play sports in college, stands at 1,675 points heading into the
semistate, but It’s that team success that really drives him in the what are the final days of his career. “It means everything,” he said. “In football and basketball we (hadn’t) won a regional game. We’ve been looking forward to that, hoping we could get through the sectional, and a tough team like Lafayette Central Catholic and grind one out. We’re excited to see what we can do from here.”
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WACT to perform Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Eric Seaman has noticed something about people as time progresses. The modern generation is buying less and less material things, opting to spend their disposable income on experiences. Seaman’s experience in the Wabash Area Community Theatre has enriched his life, he says, making friends who are seemingly family now. The rapport will be on display as WACT puts on the adult comedy Neil Simon’s “Rumors� at O.J. Neighbors Elementary School March 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. and March 18 at 2 p.m. “For us, it’s creating something,� Seaman said. “And, for others, it’s experiencing something. This is for people who like those productions that have a lot of one-liners that make you fall out of your chair. This is the show
for them. There’s probably at least 20 lines where we’ve heard it 100 times but we sill laugh every time.� “Rumors� director Bruve Rovelstad is holding the secrets of the play’s plot close to the vest, but did describe the characters in the show as “strong characters.� The cast is attending a 10th anniversary party for Charlie Brock, the Deputy Mayor of New York, and his wife, Myra. Things start to go wrong from the minute the guests arrive. The audience finds out that Charlie has been shot in the ear from an early point in the production, and the characters spend the rest of the night trying to embellish the story, making it more than it actually is. “I don’t want to say too much, otherwise I give away the true plot of the whole thing,� Rovelstad said. “There’s lots of twists and turns. We have
four couples that are coming to this anniversary party. When they get there, they find that the host and hostess are gone for some reason. That starts a lot of the suspicions about ‘Why are they gone?’ That’s the reason why we call it ‘Rumors.’ It shows how a story can grow, even if it isn’t a true story.� Seaman plays Ken Gorman, the male lead. This is his second male lead role with WACT, playing Jeremy in “The Heirs� last year. Gorman is a lawyer who happens to be Charlie Brock’s best friend. Charlie is talked about throughout the play, but never actually makes an appearance. Seaman described Gorman as very straightforward. “He’s no nonsense,� Seaman added. “He and his wife spend the first 10 minutes of the show bickering with each other. He’s always, throughout the show, looking out for what’s
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best for the group and what’s best for Charlie. He doesn’t want anyone to get in trouble, and wants to think things through instead of be impulsive.� Samantha Kramer plays Chris Gorman, Ken’s wife, the female lead. Much like Seaman, Kramer described her character as “straight-laced.� “But this situation throws her completely off balance,� Kramer said. “She is just trying to survive it. She more than once says ‘I can’t believe I’m here. I could be at home right now.’ She’s just trying to keep herself together and not to go off the deep end with all of this.� Rovelstad explained that WACT typically puts on smaller-production comedies in the spring, meaning the cast and crew need
Samantha Kramer (from left), Eric Seaman and Sam Hipskind rehearse a scene from Neil Simon’s “Rumors,� which they will present March 16, 17 and 18 at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School. Photo by Josh Sigler. less space to operate. That’s why they’ve used the Honeywell Center’s Crystal Room for rehearsal and will use O.J. Neighbours for the production instead of Ford Theater, like
they do in the fall productions, which almost always includes a full orchestra. “I think everyone in this community needs to come see this play,� Rovelstad concluded.
Who will win NCAA title? ...continued from page 25 that become bracket busters, but this year there is no team that is a sure thing. Heck, maybe not even 4 or 5 teams that can seriously be projected to get to the Final Four. I could go into some long analysis about the reasons why Villanova or Xavier or Purdue or Virginia, Cincinnati or Arizona could be those teams. But based on how every team that has had a sniff of the top 25 this season gets
knocked off multiple times just when they seem to be comfortably entrenched in that pecking order, I’m not betting on anybody going on a 6 game winning streak to claim the title. I asked the brain trust if there is a team or teams that could come out of nowhere to win it. The conclusion is that there may be no team or even a defined group of teams in that category. Is this the year that a
14-15 or 16 seed reaches the final game — and dare I say — win it? Most likely not, but that’s no different than any year thus far, but at some point, a team like that will shock the basketball world. But don’t be surprised if teams like Providence, Creighton, Seton Hall, Rhode Island, New Mexico State, Old Dominion, St. Mary’s or Middle Tennessee State make the Sweet 16 or achieve Final
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them a little time off,� Burrus said of his squad. “This time of year you play two games on Saturday and it all hits at once. We’ll give them Monday off, then come back and have four good days. We’ll go to the site to practice. There will be a lot of excitement at school. But, the main thing is to try to keep things as normal as possible in your preparation. The game is much more important at this point than what we can do this week. We want to keep everybody healthy. We want to keep everybody rolling, but we’re not going to come in and come up with some brand new thing to do. It’s business as usual, but the stakes just get a little higher.�
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Sharp Creek students participate in Genius Hour projects By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The concept of Genius Hour got its start with Google. The company allows its engineers to spend 20 percent of their time working on pet projects, with the philosophy being that if people work on something they’re interested in, productivity will go up. Sixth grade students at Sharp Creek Elementary have taken up the concept, and Thursday, March 8, showed off their finished products to judges made up of retired teachers and Metropolitan School District of Wabash County administrators. “So much of a student’s day they’re told what they have to do and what subjects they have to learn,” sixth grade teacher and Genius Hour coordinator Pam Campbell said. “So, when you get to choose something that you really want to do, and get to selfdirect your own learning, we think students are motivated. We think this was a great learning experience for them.” The sixth grade students got their feet wet with the idea in the first semester. Students worked on their respective projects on their own, and presented their work to their homeroom classes. “In the second semester, we started working on this after Christmas vacation, Campbell explained. “They could work alone or with a partner. Genius hour is just about finding a passion, something that you want to learn about. And, it’s self-directed learning. “So, the students chose their topic. They did research. And the final presentations were on Thursday. We were very lucky to have community members and some MSD employees come and listen to these presentations.” The students had a
rubric outlining the requirements for the project. They were required to create a presentation board with the highlights of their findings. “It’s things like what was their driving question?” Campbell said “What did want to find the answer to? What type of research did they do to find the answer? Then they’re also judged on their oral presentation. Do they make eye contact with the judge? Those speaking/listening skills are pretty important.” The topics for the projects were wideranging. Some students created a Lego catapult. Other designed their own dog lounge, a project so large it didn’t fit in the doors of the Sharp Creek Facility and had to remain outside. A pair of students researched the evolution of the U.S. military, while others opted to create an anti-bullying project. “It just depends on what topic they wanted to choose,” Campbell said. “It’s amazing what students can do sometimes when they’re left to their own devices. We only worked one hour a week on this, so a lot of it was done at home or outside the classroom. Until they completed their boards and actually started bringing in some of their projects, we had no idea what they would look like. … They were very creative. This was students on their own. So, it is pretty exciting.” There was no overall winner, but children were graded on their projects individually. “They also did things inside the classroom like you showed the notes you used or the website you used,” Campbell said. “We use a learning system called Edmodo, and we would ask a question every week. We used it as a blog and they would have to answer the question. They had to do a selfevaluation rubric.
What did they learn? What would they change? We talked about it (Wednesday, March 7) that if it didn’t turn out the way you wanted it to, that’s all right too because you learned from it.”
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Wabash Blessings gets new coordinator By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A major change is taking place in Wabash’s Blessings in a Backpack program. Founder and program coordinator Jenny Wilson is resigning her position at the end of this school year. She will be replaced by Megan Henderson, whom she introduced to the volunteers. Wilson made the
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MU students plan study in downtown Wabash By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Manchester University class is collaborating with the City of Wabash and Grow Wabash County (GWC) to study a section of East Market Street in downtown Wabash. From the study, the students in Dr. Leonard Williams’ class will create a policy analysis and report their findings to Mayor Scott Long and GWC President Keith Gillenwater. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the Wabash community to have a bright group of minds come in and present us with some ideas on potentially redeveloping a section of our Market Street corridor,” Long
said in a news release. “We are looking forward to working with Professor Williams and his students.” During the spring semester, the students will look at East Market Street between South Huntington and South Allen streets in downtown Wabash. The students will examine how the corridor is being used, as questions such as” How might redevelopment be financed? What opportunities are there for publicprivate partnerships? What would be the effects of redevelopment on residents, businesses and the city? What additional factors should be taken into consideration? The students will
interview residents, entrepreneurs, public officials and non-profit leaders about the needs, possibilities and challenges of redeveloping Market Street. They also will collect and review relevant housing and economic data. Gillenwater told The Paper of Wabash County that Williams contacted him about partnering with his class to look at a project to help with redevelopment and/or housing within the city. “We discussed a number of different projects and the mayor and I drove him around for a tour of potential project areas, and he liked (East Market Street) as it was a defined and smallish area.” The area,
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Hospital construction is progressing By The Paper staff A new, state-of-theart MRI and next-generation 64-slice CT scanner will be among the new equipment at the new Parkview Wabash Hospital. The new facility will also include a fullservice emergency department, diagnos-
tic imaging, an inpatient medical and surgical unit and enhanced women’s health services. “This is a new chapter for healthcare in Wabash and we couldn’t be more excited to see this hospital come to life,” said MarilynCuster Mitchell, president, Parkview
Wabash Hospital. “The community, as well as our team, is really looking forward to this service expansion.” Currently, construction includes installing casework and doors. Terrazo has been poured on the first floor of the hospital and tiling of floors
Work continues on the new Parkview Wabash Hospital. Photo provided. on the second floor continues. The kitchen equipment has also been delivered and installation has begun. Training on new
equipment will begin in May for nursing, radiology, lab, pharmacy, oncology, respiratory and cardiopulmonary; non-clinical
areas may also have department-specific equipment training. The facility is scheduled to be completed by April 1, 2018, and is
expected to open on June 27, 2018. Open houses and special events will take place in late May and early June.
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Article provided The Wabash Musicale held its monthly meeting Feb. 27, at the Presbyterian Church. Sue Gray, the chairperson for the day, opened the program by leading the group in the singing of “Johnny Angel,” written by Lyn Duddy and Lee Pockriss, and made famous by Shelley Fabares in 1962. Continuing the year-long theme “Music is the Language of Angels”, Peggy Coppler sang two numbers, accompanied by Susan Va n l a n d i n g h a m . First, the aria “Angels, Ever Bright” from the opera “Theodora” written by Frederic Handel, followed by “Who is This Man”, written by Craig Bohmer from
the opera “Riders of the Purple Sage.” Coppler also played an organ solo, “Processional” by Welsh composer William Mathias. Sarah See teamed up with Barb Biehl to play three clarinet duets accompanied by Vanlandingham. The first was a medley of “On Eagle’s Wings” by Michael Joncas and “It is Well With My Soul” by Horatio Spafford, followed by “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” by Charles Wesley and “Two Imps” by Forest Buchtel. Linda Snapp and Dorothy Merrick sang “Looking for Jesus” by John W. Petterson, accompanied by Va n l a n d i n g h a m . Then Snapp added two solos, “Getting to Know You” by Rogers and Hammerstein from the musical
“The King and I” and “That’s When the Angels Rejoice” by Larry Bryant. Completing the program were two piano solos by Susan Va n l a n d i n g h a m . First, “Intermezzo” by Johannes Brahms and “Fairest Lord Jesus” arranged by Margaret Bos. Following the program, President Coppler led the business meeting which included plans for the annual spring program at the First United Methodist Church Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m. This program is free and open to the public. The afternoon concluded with delicious refreshments served by hostesses Pat Cassiday, Peggy Coppler, Susie Jones and Kris Stephens.
TIPTON — Women in agriculture will have the opportunity to learn new information and network at the regional Purdue Women in Agriculture meeting in Tipton on March 21. The workshop is from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The featured presentations are: Land Leases and Cash Rents - Dr. Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for C o m m e r c i a l Agriculture Climate & A g r i c u l t u r a l M a n a g e m e n t Decisions - Austin Pearson, Purdue Extension Educator Grain Marketing
Basics - Scott Maple, Maple Farms, Inc. Agronomic Tools to Help with Tight Margins - Ed Farris, Purdue Extension Educator There will also be presentations on: Management of Pesticide Resistance in Agronomic Weeds Bryan Overstreet, Purdue Extension Educator
Meal Preparation Tips - Amy Alka, Purdue Extension Educator Registration fee is $35 per person. Interested individuals can download a registration form https://ag.purdue.edu /extension/wia and return it to Purdue Extension - Tipton County, 1200 S. Main St., Tipton, IN 46072.
Farm Bureau District to meet April 9 By The Paper Staff The Indiana Farm Bureau will have its District 4 spring meeting on April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, located at 1385 South Main St. in Tipton. Reports will be given by District 4 Director Steve Maple, as well as regional managers Drew Cleveland and Carlee Cook.
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Director of M a r k e t i n g Operations and Field Support Andy Wallman will serve as speaker. Program topics will include what’s new in the insurance industry, data breeches, drone coverage, and regulatory changes that impact the consumer.
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– Application Deadline – Friday, March 16, 2018 Wabash City Schools is an EOE
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