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Goff named to Indiana Supreme Court By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Volunteer Jackie Easthom (left) shows Bentley Hawkins, 7, how to cast and reel in a fishing rod. Easthom is one of multiple volunteers helping youth and adults learn the art of angling at the Bluegill Fishing Clinic. Photo by Emma Rausch

‘Reel experts’ educate all ages on the art of angling By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Louise Friermood, an 89-years-young Wabash County resident, began her first fishing lesson Saturday, June 3, at the Bluegill Fishing Clinic with a smile on her face. “I need to know a little bit about fishing,” Friermood told The Paper of Wabash County. “I don’t go very often. It wasn’t my husband’s favorite thing to do, but we went a few times. I know a little bit (about fishing), but my fishing

was with a cane pole, the old-fashioned way.” More than two dozen children and adults joined Friermood at the first of four Saturday training sessions to learn from the “reel experts” Bob White and his group of volunteers. “I came here to support Bob,” Friermood said. “He asked me to be like a model, though he didn’t really use that word, to show that you’re never too old to start fishing.” While White and volunteers demonstrated (continued on page 4)

Wabash County Superior Court Judge Chris Goff is the new Associate Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Goff was named to the post Monday morning, June 12, by Gov. Eric Holcomb during a brief ceremony at the Indiana Statehouse. Goff, who becomes the 110th Indiana Supreme Court justice, replaces Justice Robert D. Rucker, who retired earlier this year. “There are few decisions that will be as impactful as the appointment of a Supreme Court justice,” Holcomb said in making the announcement. “His influence will be felt by so many for so many years to come. “To select a member of our state’s highest court is a great responsibility, and I duly note it is made of and with the people Indiana first in mind. I can say without reservation that all three of the finalists provided for my consideration … are overly qualified to serve on our

state’s highest court, and I have no doubt each would serve admirably.” That, the governor continued, is due to the state’s deep well of talent. “Judge Goff ’s superb personal and professional qualities are evident to every one who meets him,” H o l c o m b s a i d . “He has a proJUDGE CHRIS found GOFF respect for the Constitution and the rights and principles embodied within. A key aspect of his judicial philosophy is a firm belief in the concept of judicial restraint. “Judges should not only take great care to limit the use of their power to strike down laws (continued on page 5)

Dawg Park is dedicated By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

About 100 people gathered Friday evening, June 9, to watch a 30-year dream become a reality. The crowd, along with several dogs of all shapes and sizes, came together on South Carroll Street to watch the dedication of the Dawg Park, Wabash’s first facility dedicated to man’s fourlegged friend. Gary Henderson, whose 30-year dream sparked a committee to create the park, emceed the ceremony, which was threatened by darkening clouds and the threat of rain.

Henderson introduced the committee and thanked the members for their efforts. He also thanked several others who were fundamental in building the park, including Stan and Patsy Myers who furnished the land for $1 per year, Dave Vandermark, who did much of the work at the site, and Steve Kirtlan, who is allowing the park to tap into his business’ water and electrical service to help avoid several thousands of dollars’ worth of work just to prepare the site for those utilities. The highlight of the evening was the unveiling of two memorial structures at the park. The first, a memorial bench located under a (continued on page 6)

Gary Henderson speaks to the crowd while the family of Ashley Younce admires the memorial bench made in her honor. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Wabash County United Fund is now accepting program funding applications for its 2017 campaign, UF Executive Director Steve Johnson announced. Eligible agencies include 501(c)3 organizations serving Wabash County. Organizations interested in receiving a portion of this fund-

ing for specific programs must complete and submit an application and budget summary to United Fund by Friday, July 7. In order for programs to be considered for funding they must meet one or more of United Fund’s focus initiatives: — Income/Financial Stability: Promote community-chang e

NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester Church of the Brethren will host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 22. Those wishing to donate should call

800-448-3543 to make one. Also, walk-ins are welcome. Those donating should bring their donor card or another form of positive identification. Without one, one will not be eligible to donate. Those 16 and older

are eligible to donate in Indiana if they have a consent form from the American Red Cross that is signed by a parent. Donors may give blood every eight weeks. The church is located at 1306 N. Beckley St.

resources is the basis for this initiative. — Education: Address the education challenge by offering effective strategies and approaches to all income levels in order to reframe education and increase graduation rates in Wabash County. “Donations to United Fund help support community nonprofits whose programs help our friends and neighbors in times of need. These programs feed the hungry, providing medical care, educate citizens, advocate for victims and transport young and old” said Eric Lundmark, 2017 president of the United Fund Board of Directors. “These programs help make Wabash County a great place to live, work and raise families,” he added. In order to qualify for this funding program, agencies must agree to maintain 501(c)3 status, must

have a local volunteer board of directors that meets regularly, must keep accurate records that conform with Standards of Account and Financial Reporting, and must submit monthly program reports of activity to the United Fund. Funding for selected agency programs will begin in January 2018. The United Fund is governed by a volunteer board of directors and currently provides financial support to 19 local non-profit agency programs. For a copy of the application form or for additional information about the Wabash County United Fund call Johnson at 260-5636726 or via email to steve.johnson@wcunitedfund.org. Forms may also be found at the United Fund website www.wcunitedfund.o rg.

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NM industrial park named Indiana Site Certified Gold By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) announces the North Manchester Industrial Park has achieved Indiana Site Certified (ISC) Gold. The ISC program endorses sites that are ready for economic

development. By certifying a site, it illustrates that the community is committed to economic growth, mitigates risks for businesses who want to locate or expand their operations into Indiana, and it serves as a marketing tool to promote sites that are ready for development.

The North M a n c h e s t e r Industrial Park is located in northern Wabash County and sits just south of downtown. The 106acre site is located 36 miles from I-69 and Indiana’s second largest city, Fort Wayne. The park is one mile from SR 13, 10 miles from US 24,

and is serviced by an on-site railroad. “We are thrilled that our Industrial Park received the shovel ready certification. This will help us market the great community we have built in North Manchester,” said Jim Smith, Town Council President. “This certification

shows the dedication the town has to fostering industrial development and we are thankful to OCRA, IEDC, and our partners for making this possible,” added Keith G i l l e n w a t e r, President and CEO of EDG of Wabash County. The Indiana Site Certified program

MHS announces 2nd semester honor roll Article provided NORTH MNCHESTER — Officials at Manchester High School have announced the second semester honor roll for the 2016-17 school year. Earning honors were: Highest Honor 12th Grade: Ava Barefoot, Olivia Barefoot, RaeCee Bedke, Hunter Boughman, Leiah Brandenburg, Adam Byers, Carlos Cervera, Isabel Diaz, Olivia Dockter, Karly Eichenauer, Tahnee Fuentes, Jonathon Gable, Benjamin Green, Skylar Hackworth, TeriAnn Hall, Brooklyn Howard, Michael Johnson, Ryan Lotz, David McAtee, Collin Meggison, Erin Metzger, Ellie Milam, Brittany Montel, Bethany Pegg, Melissa Saucedo, Hallie Sorg, Audrey Wilcox 11th Grade: Elizabeth Anguilm, Emma Casper, Sydney Day, Madison Dockter, Lindsay Egner, Skye Fierstos, Leah Gatchel, Hannah Gish, Fermin GuerreroDavila, Kerigan Hatfield, Erika Kendall, Chloe Leckrone, Emily Mize, Kaitlyn Mize, Nathan Ozenbaugh, M o n t g o m e r y Pattison, Maria Ramos, Benjamin Reichenbach, Kennedy Rosen, Nathan Self, Joshua Shepherd, Beatrice Snavely, Madison Sorg, Kiera Stacy, Remington Trick, Paige Wagoner, Audrey Weimann 10th Grade: Keauna Allen, Katie Barker, Cora Barnett, Konrad Borgmann, Emma Burlingame, Brayden Casper, Madison Cook, Jirni Cripe, Ethan Davis, Kelsey Eichenauer,

Kennedy Fierstos, Brodie Fratus, Nathan Freeman, Adrian Garza, Alex Good, Carsyn Howard, Naomi Justice, Brylee Kerr, Kennidy Lauer, Kamdyn Lester, Tiara Lincoln, Andrew McAtee, Mason Meyer, Hunter Miller, Emily Ogden, Anna Osborne, Logan Parrett, Alexis Rohrer, Nathaniel Rosen, Jacob Slavkin, Morgan Stroud, Spence Trick, Halie Wampler, Jaelyn Webb, Emma West, Chase Williams, Michael Wirsing 9th Grade: Elizabeth Brown, Mackenzie Day, Colton Dietl, Isabela Dockter, Madison Evans, Kiera Hatfield, Korbin Hensley, Samantha Kissell, Skyler Michel, Sarah Pegg, Anna Pyle, Samuel Reichenbach, Madisyn Schmidt, Justin Self, Avery Snyder, Caleb Stout High Honor 12th Grade: Sarah Adamiec, Koltyn Alexander, Cierra Carter, James Curtis, Dwight France, Ray Hathaway, Madison Hire, Drew Jones, Elizabeth Michel, Nicholas Miller, Quentin Moore, Abigail Naibauer, Alexander Newell, Carmah Parr, Caitlyn Pratt, Bailey Sewell, Elijah Smith, Collin Tennant, Hannah Thomas, Branden Wilcox, James Winger 11th Grade: Kaidyn Alexander, Noah Beck, Todd Brovont, Tasha Brubaker, Mya Carter, Alicia Fields, Jordan Hicks, Brisa Jones, Mattie McKee, Sarah Pyle, Lindsay Rice, Inola Slone, Hayes Sturtsman, M a c k e n z i e Thornsbury 10th Grade: Kiann Allen, Preston Blocher, Kelsey Bowers, Luke

Donathan, Kaleb Fluke, Alexia Gilbert, Regan Hathaway, Logan Isbell, Morgyn Jimenez, Cohen Marvel, Mathias McLaughlin, Baliegh Moorefield, Eric Morales, Lillian Myers, Wilson Nettleton, Lydia Niccum, Frances Schannep, Megan Sites, Grant Strobel, Madyson Ulrey 9th Grade: Reece Adamiec, Hannah Ayres, Tayler Ayres, Alissa Bickerstaff, Cindy Brovont, Karli Fluke, Lydia Greer, Hailey Hall, Drake Hatfield, Diego Hernandez, Kreeden Krull, Harley Kruschwitz, Erin McKee, Taylor McLaughlin, Bailey Mooney, Cale Parson, Chase Porter, Dakota Prater, Rebekah Pyle, Elizabeth Sisco, Sarah Wagner, Karrigan Yard

Regular Honor 12th Grade: Saebre’ Barker, Megan Baxter, Bethany Collett, Heath Dierks, Jayse Hackworth, Levi Hicks, Alexandria Webb, Brielle Wilson 11th Grade: Alexis Adams, Kendra Auler, Reese Cripe, E s p e r a n z a Daugherty, Koehl Fluke, Gage Frieden, Mason Hamby, Sarah Hines, Brooke Isley, Lora Lewis, Corbin Rager, Devon Rooney, Jaelen Rose, Nicholas Wagner, Parker Wagoner 10th Grade: Greta Auler, Dylan Brubaker, Jadah Brubaker, DeLeon Diaz, Keenan Diaz, Braden Fortner, Kristin Henson, Janet Hernandez, Richard Honeycutt, Juan Ramirez, Gavin Ream, Kyle Shepherd, Briley

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consists of three tiers of readiness: Silver, Gold, and Prime. North Manchester achieved Gold status. The Gold tier requires a minimum of 20 contiguous acres, a location no more than 5 miles from a state highway, a completed geo tech study, a seismic hazard map, proper zoning, a desktop archaeological investigation, utilities be located to the property line, and the area be free from recog-

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how to cast rods and other technical aspects of the sport, the idea for the clinic came from the pews of a county church. The Church of Christ at Treaty opened its doors for the sessions as an opportunity to educate the community on the art of angling as well as encourage

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family bonding outdoors, according to Ryan Weaver, church pastor. “I’m glad that you’re here and I hope that you can learn how to fish, learn something that you can do as a family,” Weaver told the group Saturday morning. “That’s kind of the heart behind this, to

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A 90th birthday card shower is planned for Jean Fleck for June 27th. Jean was born in Urbana, Indiana to Russell and Lena (Herriman) Gaston, the second of five children. She graduated from Urbana High School. Jean married George L. Fleck on March 23, 1947. She worked as a farm wife and a clerk at Northfield High School. Jean was a waitress at Woodworth in Huntington and also a file clerk for the Huntington Community Schools in the media center. Jean’s children are Donald and Judy (Karst) Fleck, Steven and Pamela (Bickel) Fleck, Patricia (Patti) Fleck, and Cynthia (Fleck) and Gary Stout. Jean has 15 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 3½ great great grandchildren. Jean’s husband, George L, and two sons, Gregory L and James A, are deceased. Cards may be sent to Jean at 1923 Camden Ct., Huntington, Indiana 46750.

seeing utility rate increases of 33 percent for water and nine percent for sewage. The North Manchester Town Council voted unanimously to approve the first of three readings of two ordinances regarding the increases at its June 7 meeting. “I understand these ordinances are probably some of the least favorite ordinances from the customer’s standpoint, as it impacts them in financial ways, so this is something that we’ve been talking about as a council for some time… [We’re]

not just looking for today, but also looking for the future and what’s needed. We’re not doing our job if we’re not keeping up with what the town has as an asset with the utilities,” Town Manager Adam Penrod said. Once the water rate ordinance is passed, water rates for 2017 will increase to a minimum charge of $18.32 for 3,000 gallons per month, up from the current rate of $13.74. Sewer rates, governed by a separate ordinance, will go up to a $21.16 minimum charge for 3,000 gallons, from the current

rate of $19.41. “We have a really premier water system here in North Manchester, as well as wastewater, and you have to spend money to keep it going, to keep it maintained, otherwise you’ll lose the premier system that we have,” Town Council President Jim Smith said. The increases are based on a study by H.J. Umbaugh and Associates, conducted in the summer of 2016 and presented to the council that August. Should the ordinances pass, the rates will continue to go up in 2019 and 2020, ending at a minimum

charge of $24.47 per month for water and $24.65 per month for sewage. The council will have a public hearing at their Wednesday, July 5, meeting for both ordinances. He noted that it has been nine years since the town had a water rate increase, and that the cost of maintaining the system and state-mandated improvements exceed the revenue from the utilities. According to a handout prepared by Penrod, the North Manchester utilities currently operate on a $46,000 deficit, and have several upcoming state-mandated repair and replacement projects that will cost the town nearly $4 million over the next decade.

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Goff named to Indiana Supreme Court ...continued from the front page or to declare them unfair or unconstitutional, unless they clearly violate the Constitution. They should also avoid judging their own personal views and philosophies into the laws. “Judge Goff is deeply devoted to the cause of justice, and his sharp legal mind has been honed by practical experience,” the governor continued. “From my interaction with him, it is immediately apparent that he shares the fundamental values of all Hoosiers in mind. He’s a critical thinker, one who will adhere to the Constitution and rule of law. He is also a forward thinker, one dedicated to making our court system even better.” Goff said to say he was humbled by the appointment “would be an understatement.” “I’m about to follow in the footsteps of one of the greatest jurists in the history of our state,” Goff continued. “In doing so, I am keenly aware that I am not replacing Justice Robert Rucker; I am merely succeeding him. The weight and responsibility of this role certainly are not lost on me. I can only hope that, in time, through humility, hard work and a lot of help from others, my service on the court will help make Indiana an even greater place than it already is.” He thanked the judicial commission for nominating him, as well as many in Wabash who supported him along the way. He also thanked his family for its support throughout the process. Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush welcomed Goff to the post. “The legal profession and his local community already know of Judge Goff ’s superb legal abilities; now the entire state will benefit from his wisdom and integrity,” Rush said. “He is a faithful servant to the Constitution and the laws of our great state and nation. Gov. Holcomb and his team have our

gratitude for the tremendous work they put into the appointment of Indiana’s 110th Justice.” Goff, 45, was appointed to the county’s Superior Court in March 2005. Prior to his appointment to the Wabash Superior Court, Goff maintained a private practice as a partner in a Huntington law firm, where he gained experience in a diverse range of legal matters— including domestic relations, criminal defense, collections, wills and estates, personal injury and small business. He also served as a parttime child support commissioner for the Wabash Circuit Court and a parttime public defender for two years. Goff served for five years on the Huntington County Police Merit Board and established the Huntington County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. He was recognized as Huntington County’s Volunteer Legal Services Pro Bono Attorney of the Year in 2001 and 2002. Once appointed to the Wabash County Superior Court, Goff took action to reduce the effects of drug abuse by implementing the Wabash County Drug Court and the Family Drug Treatment Court to help reduce recidi-

were pared down to three, with Goff being joined by Clark County Circuit Court Judge Vicki L. Carmichael and Boone County Superior Court Judge Matthew C. Kincaid. Goff, during his

comments, recognized Carmichael and Kincaid, saying they are two of the most talented judges in Indiana. A date for Goff ’s robing ceremony will be determined by the Indiana Supreme Court.

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vism and save lives. He also is active in several organizations and partnerships working to address issues facing Indiana courts, such as the Indiana Domestic Violence P r e v e n t i o n Partnership and the Northeast Indiana Regional Mental Health Court. Goff earned his undergraduate

degree at Ball State University in 1994 and his law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 1996. He is a member of the board of directors of the Judicial Conference of Indiana and chair of the Indiana Judicial Conference’s Protection Order Committee. He regu-

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a long health battle. She and her dog, Macy, are memorialized on the bench, which was built by Mike Halderman. Ashley’s parents, Brian and Cindy Younce, said their daughter would be pleased with the bench and extremely happy that the park is now a reality. “It’s gorgeous,” Younce said. Mrs. Younce added, “It’s breathtaking. It’s

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Visitors to the Dawg Park watch as their dog goes through one of the obstacles at the park. Photo by Joseph Slacian a wonderful memory for her. She would be very, very proud of this. This would have been right up her alley. “It’s just been a labor of love, the past several weeks and months.” The second memorial, a small fountain featuring a little boy and girl washing a puppy, is dedicated to Henderson’s late uncle, James Forbes, who served as the second chair of the Wabash County 4-H Dog Club. Henderson said his uncle also was instrumental in the dog competition at the Indiana State Fair.

The Myerses are pleased with the park. “It’s more than I ever thought it would be,” Mrs. Myers said. “I’m so excited for Gary.” Earlier in the day, Henderson and his brother, Randy, were manning a smoker, preparing a meal to be served at the dedication ceremony by Smokin’ for a Cause. “I think he’s excited,” Randy said of his brother. “But at the same time he’s anxious. It’s the anxiety of working up to the program.” Gary Henderson, sitting in a lawn chair under a tent, looked back on his vision.

“Thirty years,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “Literally 30 years ago. I would say it was a dream.” The dream almost became a reality much sooner, he said, when he and the late Richard Ford were looking into the possibility of creating a dog park in the Charley Creek Gardens. “But that fell through,” he said. Part of the problem in building the park, he said, was trying to convince people that it “more than an area with a fence for dogs to roam.” “Now that it’s up

and they can see the color and stuff … “ he said. “And in my case, I wanted something challenging for the novices who have never been in it, enough for someone like me, who is going beyond (novice stage). The park has a variety of obstacles for the dogs to use. In addition, an area is fenced off for puppies to roam. More equipment will be added over time, Henderson noted. There will be an annual membership fee to use the park, which will begin in July.

Richvalley Homemakers meet Article provided President Jane Cole opened the May 9 Richvalley Extension Homemakers Club meeting with the pledges to the American and Christian flag and with the Homemakers’ Creed. The thought for the month was, “No matter what your heartache may be, laughing helps you forget it for a few seconds,” by Indiana native Red Skelton. Secretary Jane

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Long read minutes. Roll call was ‘A TV or movie personality who hails from Indiana.” Eleven ladies answered. Treasurer’s report by Ruth Dyson showed last month’s donation was $9.76. There is $209.88 in the checking account. At the June meeting the club will make wreaths, with Marilyn Strong and Joan Shripka as hostesses.

After some discussion, Sheila Sluss made a motion to have meetings in December, January, February and March in the afternoon except for the December meeting. Marilyn Strong seconded the motion, and all agreed. There will be no July meeting because of the Wabash County Fair. Membership chair Beverly Campbell is filling out the books,

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which will be available at the June meeting. Reading chair Patty Sausaman gave a report on last year’s readers. Jane Cole was third in the county. Entries for the open show at the county fair may be dropped off from 9-11 a.m. July 15. Hostesses Patty Sausaman and Jane Cole served banana cake with whipped cream and various chocolates. Marilyn Strong gave a lesson on various uses for white vinegar. Keep flowers alive by adding two tablespoons of white vinegar and two tablespoons of sugar to the water. Another use was to rejuvenate worn leather sofas and chairs with a hydrating condition – shake together equal parts of white vinegar and boiled linseed oil (available at hardware stores). Dab onto a soft cloth and apply in a circular motion. After 10 minutes, rub away with a clean, dry cloth. The meeting ended with members reciting the mission statement.

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County members of the Realtors Association of Central Indiana

donated funds and supplies to the Wabash County Animal Shelter Monday, June 5, to support the organization’s cause. “Realtors don’t just

sell real estate, we support our community,” Amy Pate, RACI executive vice president, said. “The Wabash County Animal Shelter serves a great need in

our community and we are thankful for the opportunity to come alongside them.” The Wabash County Animal Shelter’s needs are

Wabash County members of the Realtors Association of Central Indiana donated funds and supplies to the Wabash County Animal Shelter on Monday, June 5, to support the local organization’s cause. The group and shelter volunteers posed for a photo with the supplies. Pictured are (front row, from left) Willa Hall, Whitney Heagy, Kristy Lundquist and Kona, (middle row, from left) Cheryl Weir, Christy Kisner, Carol Butler, Lori Siders, Bob Lundquist, Tisha Strickler, (back row, from left) Sarah Mast, Emily Williams, Jennie Terrell, Amy Pate, Barb Drye, Steve Peebles, John Lundquist, Mike Monroe and Doug Bogert. Photo by Emma Rausch

AgriVision Award nominations sought By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS – Nominations are being sought for Indiana visionaries who have made significant contributions to agriculture. The winner of the 2017 Indiana AgriVision Award will be recognized by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch during a ceremony at the 2017 Indiana State Fair. “It’s important to show our appreciation for those thought leaders who have really taken Indiana agriculture to the next level,” Crouch said.

“Whether it’s through innovation or other advances in the industry, Hoosiers are making a positive impact every day, both nationally and internationally, and I look forward to honoring one such individual at the 2017 Indiana State Fair.” Now in its 11th year, the AgriVision Award is open to any Indiana resident and all sectors of agriculture – from bioenergy to livestock to trade. It was specifically created to honor an individual who has reshaped Indiana agriculture through their visionary ideas

in technology, innovation and agribusiness. The award will be presented by Crouch at the Celebration of Agriculture, which will take place this year on Thursday, August 17, 2017, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Normandy Barn. To nominate an individual, please fill out the nomination form, which can be found by visiting www.in.gov/i sda/3367.htm, and return it to Hannah Ferguson at hferguson@isda.in.gov. The nomination deadline is July 1, 2017, at 5 p.m.

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ongoing, according to Doug Bogert, shelter manager. It currently houses 20 dogs and 98 cats and kittens, most of which are not old enough for adult cat food. With the current feline population, kitten and wet cat food are in short supply, Bogert continued. On June 5, the group of local realtors donated $500 and items including bags of dog and cat food, cat litter, bleach, detergent, paper tow-

els and other cleaning supplies. “It’s great to have such a wonderful facility and great volunteers in our county,” Carol Butler, Hoosier 1 Reality associate, said. “(We are) glad we could help in (its) time of need.” “It’s a great feeling to be able to come together as your local Wabash County Realtors and give back to the community that we live and work in,” Christy

Kisner, of F.C. Tucker – Wabash Realty, added. The local realtors also agreed that they encourage the community to adopt from the Wabash-based shelter. “Both of my dogs are shelter dogs and have been great pets,” Realtor Kristi Lundquist said. “If you are looking for a pet, please consider looking at the Wabash shelter before buying a pet elsewhere.”

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Ladies Nite Out Club took a stroll down memory lane when they met for their May meeting at the Curb-A-Teria in Wabash. Helen Dawes hosted the meeting and introduced owner Jim Johnson to those who did not know him. Jim is the son of Dick Johnson who opened the original Curb-A-Teria in Wabash. Club member Virginia Bozarth remembered Jim from her days of teaching at Northfield High School. And yes the Curb still honors your child’s all A report card with a free

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hamburger! President Anna Lee Biehl read the thought of the month: “A house without books is like a

house without windows.” After the Pledge of Allegiance, Ruth Anna Summers 90th birthday was acknowledged. Roll call was answered by telling a way you are like your mother. Esther Terrel read the April secretary’s report followed by a short article entitled “Why did the Hebrews have to eat unleavened bread?” She also read a secretary’s report from the past that brought back memories of good times. Helen Haupert will host the June meeting at

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Champion honored: This is a picture of Gary Haupert, Northfield’s high jump winner at the IHSAA State Track meet on May 27, 1967. Gary won with a record setting jump of 6’10”. This year at the June 2, 2017, IHSAA State Track meet, winners from 25 years ago and 50 years ago were honored. Gary Haupert was one of the 50 year winners honored at the meet. His jump of 6’ 10” set 50 years ago was the same height as the winning jump on June 2, 2017, by Ryan Lipe from Carmel High School. Photo provided cannot take aspirin within 24 hours, or drugs containing aspirin, Aleve, Ibuprofen or drugs containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications within 24 hours before donating. You cannot have had a tattoo or traveled to a malariarisk country within the past 12 months or taken antibiotics within 72 hours of donating. The closest place to give platelets is the Red Cross office on the lower level of Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. If you would like more personal information, contact Claudia Rosen, who gives every two weeks or Linda (Keaffaber) Glass who gives weekly. Claudia gives because she knows as a nurse how great the shortage of platelets is. Marvin’s brother, who regularly receives platelets, was told he may not be able to receive the 2 units he needed on Monday as

Lutheran was not sure they would be available. Linda Glass gives because her platelet count is extremely high and donating weekly helps keep her platelet count at a safe level. Please think about being a platelet donor. It is a gift that only you can give and one that is greatly needed. LITTLE FREE LIBRARY BOX AT URBANA BALL DIAMOND is getting a lot of use. If you have not stopped, the box is located between the two trees on the east end of the Snack Shack. Even if you do not have a book to leave, please stop and pick one up. Last ones added are The Beach House and Skyward by Mary Monroe, Micky Spillane, Susannah’s Garden by Debbie Macomber, Runaway by Heather Graham, and Lion’s Legacy by Suzanne Barclay. YOKE PARISH BIBLE SCHOOL will

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be led by Tanner and Sydney Chamberlain from June 26 to 29. The youth will be helping but adults are also needed. If you can help, give Tanner a call. STUDENT DRIVERS ARE ON THE ROAD so please be aware that as the drivers are just learning, they may not be perfect drivers yet. Hopefully they will inspire all of us to be good examples of good driving. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on June 7: Peggy and Chad Dilling, Helen Dawes, Max and Ruth Reed, Eileen Weck, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, John and Darla Eads, Marca Snook, Anne Bell, and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast. The group will meet again on June 14 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Pastor Larry Wade, Chad Dilling, Aiden Carter Dawes), Larry Meyer, Esther Wagner, Craig and Carolyn Winegardner, Nancy and Harold Christie, and Jane Winebrenner. BIRTHDAYS: June 22 – R. J. Beck, Anita Eads, Shawn Haupert, MaKinzie Hoagland, Amy Gill. June 25 – Charles O’Dell, Bonita Snell, Amy Krom. June 16 – Ladonna Biehl. June 27 – Merle Myers, Brenda Tomson, James Haggerty. June 28 – Shelly Anderson, Libby Corn. ANNIVERSARIES: June 21 – Eric and Tami Overman, Philip and Valerie Sperry, Dan and Brenda Eads. June 22 – Mike and Tami Howard. June 24 – Larry and Nicole Lambert. June 25 – Randell and Rachell Webb. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.com or by calling 260-3779475.

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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 pantry is normally opened the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basement, but for the month of June only the Lagro Food Pantry will be open June 10 and not the third Saturday due to the Lagro Good Ol’ Days Festival. The church will also be open Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17 during the Lagro Good Ol’ Days for its rummage sale and bake sale where they will be selling sandwiches, chips and fruit drinks. Please call 260-5719064 for more information or questions. U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Reptiles-Snakes and Turtles” will take place Wednesday, June 21. You and your preschooler will meet two live reptiles and learn about how they live. You will also enjoy a craft, songs and a nature hike. Pre-school programs are designed for preschool aged children 2-6 and their adults. There is only one time for this program from 10-11:30 a.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260468-2127. Come view and enjoy, “Fireworks Over the Mississinewa and Family Fun” on Saturday, June 24

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from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Mississinewa Lake. Bring your boat, floating device, or lawn chair to view a special night of fireworks over Mississinewa Lake. Also, family events will be held throughout the day, such as: Band, Cornhole tournament, and many more activities. Then the grand finale after dusk with fireworks over the lake! For more information on this great family event, please call the Mississinewa Lake Office at 765-473-6528. Kids ages 7-12 are welcome to attend the Salamonie Summer Day Camp-Outdoor Adventures on Wednesday, June 28 and Thursday, June 29. Campers will learn basic canoeing, archery, outdoor survival skills, and outdoor cooking skills. Families are encouraged to camp and enjoy a group evening campfire complete with stories and s’mores on Wednesday, June 28. A completed health/media release form for each child is required the first day of camp. Camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Cost for camp is $50 per child for both days, or $30 per child for one day. Lunch and light snack are included. Pre-registration is required, please call 260-468-

2127. Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon on Monday, July 3 at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at 12 noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The featured speakers will be The Webb family. Matt, Eva, Jaq, Solveig and Evie Webb spent 14 months on the road and visited all 50 states. Their goal was to find kids in each state who are trying to make the world better in lots of different ways. The Webb children then interviewed the kids with the guidance of Eva, while Matt filmed the interviews. They are now working to edit the hundreds of hours of footage to make a web series about kids who are trying to help the world be a better place. Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a beverage of their own, side dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish of grilled hotdogs, in honor of National Hotdog Day. To register or for more information call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Second Saturdays Program will present, “It’s Off To Hike We Go!” on Saturday, July 8 from 1-3 p.m. Meet at the Interpretive Center and join Salamonie Interpreters for a hike on the property. Learn about Leave No Trace principles and weather preparedness. You will also participate in an out-

WHS math team fares well at sectionals, state tourneys By The Paper staff The Wabash High School Math Academic Team — composed of sophomore Ben Hewitt and freshmen Taylor Coffman and Elijah Vander Velden — competed in the M.A.T.H. Bowl Sectionals of the Indiana Association of School Principals at Western High School on April 18 and

scored the highest in its division in the State of Indiana. On May 6, the team competed in the State finals at Purdue University against six other teams. In a tight and highly contested contest, Wabash placed third in the State following a tie breaker ruling. The Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP) sponsors various academic programs that

benefit all students in Indiana. The IASP Department of Student Programs organizes academic competitions for elementary, junior high/middle, and high school students. By the nature of these competitions, the atmosphere is challenging and intense, but sportsmanship, common sense, decency, fairness, and respect prevail at all times.

door scavenger hunt, collect trash and learn to build a fire. There is a fee of $3 per person. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. For more information and to preregister, please call 260-4682127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. 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 S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. The Lagro

Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO SPEED CLOVERS will have their last 4H meeting of the year on Sunday, June 25 at the Lagro United Methodist Church. The meeting will start

at 6 p.m. THE WEEKLY I S A A C - I S M : “Conscience is more important than money. Whatever I do, I like to stop and take the time to sniff the flowers. If my plane goes down tomorrow, I don’t want to be the richest guy in the cemetery. I want to go

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Elma Rose Smith will turn 95 on June 27. The public is asked to shower her with cards to celebrate this milestone.

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Manchester, IN 46962. THE ROANN LIONS Club met on June 1 at the Roann Town Hall. In old business,

Rick Morris reported that the collection of aluminum cans is going well. They encourage Roann residents to donate cans to the Lions Club, since this will be paying for the July 1 fireworks at the tractor pulling field. If anyone would like to donate to the fireworks fund, please contact Rick at 317260-3504 or call 765833-5663. The Lions Club asked to put a collection site in the town of Laketon. They have agreed, but more details will be sought about this. Rick Morris reported the Wabash County Fair is July 17-22 this year and the club will need people to work shifts to sell Lions Club donuts each evening, Monday through Friday. Donna Harman asked if the Lions Club would be willing to sponsor the free ice cream sandwiches that are given away after the parade. She will call to see if Schwan’s would be willing to donate part of the ice cream. Lions Club Community calendars are ready for

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Lions members to start making deliveries. So if you get a calendar it will be delivered soon! Since July 4 falls on Tuesday this year, the Lions Club has planned a full day of activities on Saturday, July 1. The Roann Covered Bridge Association will have its annual breakfast in the covered bridge from 7-10 a.m. An antique tractor pull will begin at 10 a.m. Starting at 4 p.m. the Hot-farm tractors will pull. The pull will be in memorial of Dan Schuler. There has been a memorial wall built at the pull field and Dan’s name will be the first to be placed on the wall. Signal 10 will offer food. And for dessert, the Roann Lions Club will be making fresh cooked donuts all day. Also, that day, the Roann Covered Bridge Festival Committee will be selling this year’s festival shirts during the day. There are two styles to choose from this year, regular T-shirt (red) and what is called baseball style shirts with three quarter length sleeves, in white. Last on the agenda for the meeting Keith Ford shared about the recent trip that he and his wife, Pam, recently took. They went on a 14-day trip to China. Keith shared pictures and told of their adven-

tures while there. Members present at the meeting were: Rick Morris, Keith Ford, Harold and Bonnie Corn, Don Everest, Donna Harman, Vonell Krom, Bill Palmer, and Danny Shoemaker. THE STOCKDALE MILL Free tours are offered to the public each Saturday noon- 4 p.m. Visitors will see four floors of operating antique machinery. Water turbines generate the mill’s power from the Eel River’s waters. The Mill is located one mile west of Roann on State road 16. For additional information please phone 765-8339065.The mill web site is www.stockdalemill.org ROANN FARMERS MARKET will continue on Fridays, from 4-6:30 p.m., throughout the summer. The market will be located at the corner of Chippewa and Allen Streets, in Roann. Shoppers will find a variety of crafts, honey, baked goods, and fresh produce. For more information, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-998-2863. ROANN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE dates have been set for June 1617. All those interested in having a sale may start and stop any day and times they want to. There will be no maps. If you want your name and address specifically in the ad, please contact Peggy at 765833-6224 and leave a message. R O A N N LIBRARY NEWS: The annual Used Book Sale will be held June 15-17 and during the Roann Community Garage Sale. Summer Reading; “Build a Better World,” continues through the

end of July, with programs for all ages from babies through adult. All those with a current library card are invited to join in on the fun! Getting a card is easy! Drop by the library to find out more. 2017 ROANN COMMUNITY VBS (Vacation Bible School) will be held June 26-30, from 68:30 P.M. at Walk By Faith Community Church. The theme this year is Discovering Jesus. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Rena Wagner, Don Andrew Hall, Ron Hall, Lanice Foltz, Floyd A. McWhirt, Christopher Wagner, Toby Tyler Baer, Connie Doud, Diane Livengood, and Jenna LeAnne Krom. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Coffman, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Montel, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd McWhirt, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Ty Baer, Mr. and Mrs. William Powell Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Vonell Krom, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Abell. 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.

Manchester receives FAFSA award By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — On Wednesday, May 31, Manchester High School counselor, Terri Denney, traveled to Indianapolis to accept the Indiana FAFSA Completion Award on behalf of the school. The Indiana

Commission for Higher Education hosted the ceremony, with INvestEd as the signature sponsor. By increasing its number of completed FAFSA forms by more than 5 percent from last year, Manchester High School qualified for entry into a random drawing by the Big Goal Collaborative

High School Action Team Committee, an education initiative of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. As a result of being selected from this drawing, one MHS senior student, chosen by the school, will be awarded a $1,500 scholarship sponsored by NIPSCO.

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The Kiwanis Club of North Manchester will hold its annual All-U-Can Eat Fish and Hand-Breaded Tenderloin dinner on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Warvel Park. Coleslaw, applesauce, brownies and beverages will be served with the fish and tenderloin. Dinners will be available on a carry out basis from 4:306:30 p.m. The serving line, for those eating in the pavilion, will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until 7:30 p.m. The cost of an adult ticket is $9/in advance; $9.50 at the event. Tickets for children 12 years and younger are $6. Children under 5 eat free only when dining in at the pavilion. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Kiwanis member, from Tim Taylor at Wetzel Insurance, 982-2128 or at the park the night of the event. For tickets and additional information, please call David Kreps, 9828251. Information is also available on the club’s website: www.northmanchesterkiwanis.org VA C A T I O N BIBLE SCHOOL: The North Manchester First Brethren Church will host “Passport to Peru” June 18-22nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening. Kids age 4 years-entering 6th grade will experience God’s good gifts as they travel to the jungles and mountains of Peru, South America with songs, games, crafts, and other exciting activities that include hearing from kids living

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in Peru! Registration forms may be printed from the church website www.nmfbc.org and returned to the church office at 407 N. Sycamore St. or will also be available /may be turned in at the check-in table each night. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE - North Manchester Chapter will host a presentation by Eddie and Nan Coble at 7 p.m. on Wednesday June 14, 2017. The Cobles will explain their interest in native prairie grasses and also strategies to preserve and re-establish prairie grasses in our region. Eddie and Nan (a Master Gardener) recently led a successful project to plant an area of prairie grass at the S o u t h w e s t Conservation Club (5703 Bluffton Road, Fort Wayne), and that project was featured in a Waynedale News article. All are invited to attend the program, and this topic should be of special interest to gardeners, landowners, educators, and naturalists. The Izaak Walton League is located just north of Liberty Mills - go 1/4 mile east of SR13 on CR1450 and watch for the

green IWL signs. MELC RIBBON CUTTING and Open House will be held on Saturday, June 24 from 1-3 p.m. The community is invited to drop by and tour the facility, meet the staff and celebrate the accomplishment of this center. Congratulations Manchester Early Learning Center! M E M O R I A L SERVICE in works for MU professor: A memorial service to celebrate the life of M a n c h e s t e r University Associate Professor Emerita Katherine Tinsley is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 24, in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the North Manchester campus of M a n c h e s t e r University. The Fort Wayne resident succumbed Monday, June 5, to injuries she sustained May 30 in an Indianapolis traffic accident. Tinsley taught courses in American history at Manchester for 26 years, retiring this spring with emerita status. COMMUNITY C A R N I VA L : Children of the North Manchester community are invited to a free Community Carnival from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, on the Manchester University Mall. Children from preschool through the primary grades can participate in games, win prizes and enjoy cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones. The carnival is a partnership between MU and the Indiana Association of

4 to join Habitat board By The Paper staff Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce four new board members: Erika Bailey, Emily Poston, Nick Tokarz, and Allison Wray will each serve a two-year term beginning July 1. Bailey graduated from Huntington University with a degree in organizational management and is branch manager for the two Wabash branches for First Merchants Bank.

Poston graduated from Indiana Tech with a bachelor’s degree in business management and is an account manager for InGuard. Tokarz graduated from Manchester University with a bachelor’s degree in finance and is a financial advisor with Dave Mann’s Northwestern Mutual office. Wray is a M a n c h e s t e r University Campus Chapter appointment. She will graduate in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in

marketing. “It is always exciting to have new people join the cause of eliminating substandard housing in Wabash County,” Board President Dan Early said. Habitat volunteers are working at 9124 North State Road 13. Anyone interested in helping may stop by any Saturday between 9am and 3pm. For more information on Wabash County Habitat for Humanity, visit wabashhabitat.org or call 260-563-9188.

Student Councils Summer Leadership Workshop. MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are pre-

pared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive

meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. PARTING SHOTS: “People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.” John C. Maxwell NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS

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LaFontaine, IN. Please come and celebrate! L A F O N TA I N E LIONS met with Lion President Tom Polk open the meeting.

Lion Tom Willcox led the Pledge of Allegiances and Lion Gary Nose given the pray. Secretary and treasurer reports were given and approved. Lion Donna Pattee-Ballard gives the report of who will receive the scholarships this year. They will be invited along with parents to come to the club meeting for dinner on Thursday, June 22. This will also be the installation of the officers’ for the year 2017-2018. The officers for this coming year are President: Lion Brad Rody, Vice President Lion Dave Ballard, 2nd Vice President Lion Andy Kirk, Secretary Lion Donna, and Treasure Lion Ethel Eib. Discussion was had on the price of waxing the floor. Lion President stated he would get one more quote. Report was given by Lion Tom Willcox about the park pavilion that the club plans on donating. It was voted to have a wood one and not steel.

It was voted to do children eye screening at the festival from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The club will be serving breakfast from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the community building. Kettle Corn will be served Friday evening and Saturday. With no more business meeting was adjoined. Next meeting will be on June 8 at 7 p.m. in the Lion room. Anyone who would like to come and help the Lions with their goal of WE SERVE the community, please see a Lion. They will be glad to talk to you about just what Lions do. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Beth Weaver June 10, Bonnie Andrews, C. D. Hullinger, Steven Nose June 12, Dave Howard, John Swain, Tyler Wright June 13, Kenslee McBride, Chris Hensley June 16 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Peter and Carol Joy Madsen, Dan & Pat Guenin June 15, Janet and Marlin Pattee June 17, Michael and Lori

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Festival season begins: The LaFontaine Ashland Days Festival kicked off the summer festival season in Wabash County last weekend. The annual parade took place Saturday morning, June 10, throughout the downtown area. Dave Arnett (top photo), owner of the LaFontaine Bar and Grill, served as parade grand marshal, throwing candy to youngsters around the route. Leading off the parade were representatives of the Heritage Boys and Heritage Girls (center photo) led the parade, carrying the American Flag and passing out bottled water along the route. Also in full force was the LaFontaine Lions Club, waving to parade-goers from atop their float. Festival chair Chris Hensley said he was pleased with the festival. While a Friday night rain cut short the Wabatucky Shooter concert, the rest of the festival went on without any major problems, he said. Photos by Joseph Slacian

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An ongoing look at Wabash County 4-H 10-year members

A group of riders prepare to leave O.J. Neighbours Elementary School on a recent Liking for Biking ride. Photo provided

Liking for Biking series expands By The Paper staff Due to the event’s success, the Liking for Biking familyfriendly riding series will be offered every Saturday, officials with the Dam to Dam Ride committee and Breakaway Bike and Fitness Shop announced last week. Originally the bike riding series was only offered the first Saturday of the month and once a month for Friday Night Feast Rides. The focus of the now weekly event is to connect people who simply enjoy riding their bicycle. From June through September, anyone who is interested in riding their bike during the event is invited to meet at O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School at 9 a.m. every Saturday month. A member of the Dam to Dam committee will serve as the point of contact each month. There is no rain date. Breakaway Bike Shop will continue the riding series with Friday Night Feast Rides beginning June 16. Each month riders meet at a different restaurant and cycle 15-20 easy miles and then enjoy dinner together. “The feast rides offer the shorter-distance rider a fun way to socialize with other people who enjoy a similar cycling level,” said Shannon See, coowner of Breakaway Bike Shop. “After the ride, we just grab a quick bite to eat before heading home. It’s really fun.” In 2010, William

Rauh gathered a handful of his friends to ride the Wabash County Bike Route in celebration of his milestone birthday. The group of friends enjoyed the leisure of riding bikes together throughout Wabash County so much that they chose to continue to make the ride an annual event. Organically, the event grew by word of mouth until 2014 when the local organizers partnered with Visit Wabash County to grow participation in what is now known as the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride. “The response to the now monthly

Liking for Biking family-friendly fun ride is such a positive addition to the big Dam to Dam Century Ride,” said Adam Stakeman, avid family cyclist and D2D committee member. “This is a great way to ride with my boys and other cycling enthusiast.” September 10th will mark the 8th anniversary of the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride presented by Parkview Wabash Hospital. Breakaway Bike Shop’s Friday Feast rides are scheduled for June 16, July 28, August 18, and September 15. Families and friends

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are invited to meet at a particular restaurant and ride twelve to twenty miles each time. A full location and event calendar is available on the Dam to Dam or Breakaway Bike Shop website. The Liking for Biking series is free and open to everyone at any age and at any level. Anyone who chooses to participate will receive a $5 gift certificate to Breakaway Bike & Fitness Shop and a complementary Tshirt just for being a part of the biking series. Specific information regarding each of the family friendly fun rides is available on the Dam to Dam website.

Ryan Driscoll School: Northfield Parents: Matt Angie Driscoll

Future Plans: Attend Purdue University to pursue a degree in Ag Economics 4-H Club: Ribbon Reapers 4-H Projects: Swine 4-H Grows Time Management: Being involved in school, sports, and 4H, Ryan doesn’t have lots of down-time. “I must have a game plan for every day in order to go to school, practice, and get chores done in the barn for 4-H.” Ryan believes that keeping busy teaches time management and prevents idle time helping keep himself and other 4-H members out of trouble. For Ryan, time management was also learned through participation at the 4-H Swine show at the Indiana State Fair which often overlaps with the start of the school year. One of his favorite memories was winning the Crossbred Classic at the State Fair. The time management skills learned when completing paperwork by deadlines for 4-H will help him in the future as he gets assignments done while enjoying the experience of attending college. “Later in life, I will have the time management skills needed in my job to get the work done in order to earn money but still be able to live and enjoy life.”

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Future Plans: Study Animal Science in the Pre-Vet tract at the University of Findlay

4-H Club: Laketon Cloverleaves 4-H Projects: Dairy Feeders, Veal 4-H Grows Time Management: While some of Kane’s favorite 4-H memories include spending time with friends and harassing extension staff during the fair week, he has also learned life skills like time management. Throughout his 10 years in 4-H, Kane has been involved in multiple projects while still participating in sports at school. Through 4-H Kane has learned that it takes planning his time wisely to work on projects adequately and still participate in sports. “When I was younger, I didn’t manage time well. As I have gotten older, I have learned the time and money it takes to be successful in 4-H animal projects. Sometimes that means making tough choices. While I enjoyed the veal project, I chose not to participate in it this year because I couldn’t manage the time needed to be successful in that and sports.” Kane believes that being able to say no to some activities will be an important part of time management in the future when he wants to balance a job with family time.

4-H Club: Laketon Cloverleaves 4-H Projects: Dairy Goats 4-H Grows Time Management: “Through 4-H, I have raised a herd of Dairy Goats. This takes time management every day. My schedule is often based on them and their needs.” At times this can be a challenge, especially in the spring when Bethany has schoolwork, tennis, and must still make sure that chores are done on time. Bethany has learned to plan and have structure in her schedule. “Many people don’t realize that goats must be fed and milked at the same time each day. I have learned not just to balance many activities going on at once but also to get them done and have them done well.” Bethany recalled the year her goat Queen Dolly won best of show and knew this was an instance when time management and hard work had served her well. She wasn’t going to take Queen Dolly to the fair but decided to take her at the last minute. Bethany’s diligent work and time management throughout the year helped her win Best of Show, even though she hadn’t planned on showing Queen Dolly.

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Chamber, EDG merger overwhelmingly approved By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Members of the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and the E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County voted overwhelmingly to merge the two groups into one. The new organization will be known as the Wabash County Business Alliance. Chamber members voted 112-1 for the merger, while EDG members voted 64-0 for the change. “Collectively, our investors voted 176-1

to support the transition,” Transition Board chair Emily Boardman said in a news release. “This result is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the members of the transition board, our staff and many volunteers who believed in a bold new direction for growing Wabash County. It is also a testament to our investors who embraced this idea and had confidence in the collaboration possible within the new Wabash County Business Alliance,” Less than 40 percent of the

Chamber’s 285 members voted on the issue, while 62 percent of EDG’s 103 members cast ballots. “While we would have loved to have had a response from every member of both organizations, it’s not realistic that everyone will respond despite our mailing, emails, and other communications,” said Keith Gillenwater, who was tabbed before the vote to head the new organization, should it be formed. “We are happy though as both organizations thresholds for votes

cast and votes cast in favor were met. “We are happy with the results as we only received one vote in opposition to the merger, and an overwhelming response in favor.” The switch will become official on June 30, according to the news release. The new organization will have the mission statement “Together, Growing a Prosperous Wabash County.” “I am excited to take the helm of the new Wabash County Business Alliance, Inc.,” Gillenwater, who is presently

EDG president and CEO, said. “Wabash County has a bright future ahead and our new organization is set to continue to build upon the legacy of the many great accomplishments EDG and Chamber have built over the previous years while being better positioned to tackle new challenges our community faces, like the threat of population decline, workforce development concerns and embracing livability enhancements.” The group has already formed a board of directors. Those on the board include Parker B e a u c h a m p , INGUARD; Emily B o a r d m a n , Crossroads Bank; Jason Callahan, Wabash City Schools; Marilyn Custer-Mitchell, Parkview Wabash Hospital; Keith Gillenwater, Wabash County Business Alliance, Inc.; Lisa Gilman, Redemption Development, LLC; Patty Grant, Wabash County Community Foundation; Brian

Haupert, Wabash C o u n t y Commissioner; Bob Krouse, Midwest Poultry Services; Clint Kugler, Wabash County YMCA; Gary Larson, The Ford Meter Box Company; Scott Long, Wabash City Mayor; Paul McCann, Dawes & Pugh, CPA’s; Tod Minnich, Honeywell Foundation; and Adam Penrod, Town of North Manchester. The board and various committees will be meeting over the next several weeks to organize and plan for the operations of the new organization. One of the questions to be determined is what the merger will mean for membership dues. “As for a dues structure et al, our new board and staff are working through all of these items that need to be addressed for the transition over the next several months and will keep our members informed and solicit their feedback as we work through the many

tasks ahead of us,” Gillenwater told The Paper. “I would, however, anticipate having a new dues structure in place for 2018.” During the transition, officials expect the two organizations’ operations and events to continue as usual, with the next event being the WACCY Golf Outing on June 7 at the Honeywell Golf Course in Wabash “I appreciate our members and investors support in giving us such a clear response that they are supportive of the organizational changes we proposed,” Gillenwater said. “I am also thankful to the transition board for their hard work and dedication to bring this to fruition, and to the many current and past board and staff members associated with the EDG and Chamber for setting us up for success with the great work and accomplishments they’ve had that paved the way forward for the Wabash County Business Alliance.”

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VIEWPOINT More change is needed downtown Dear Editor: I recently walked on Wabash Street from Hill Street to Canal Street, and Miami Street the same. I walked on Canal Street from Huntington Street to Cass Street and Market the same. With the exception of a few retail stores we have downtown, empty stores, law offices and novelty shops. There are no grocery, furniture, shoe, pharmacies or other stores. Where are the seniors in the new apart-

ments going to shop? We planted trees then

took most of them out. We removed the concrete

sidewalks, and put bricks in. We took out the bricks and put in huge flowerpots, and I can “almost” see the jobs pouring into Wabash. If we are going to attract people and jobs to Wabash, first fix the streets, sidewalks in the residential areas, get rid of the trash dump on the south side, and all of the other unsightly areas. IF we are going to get jobs, lets try something new because what we are doing now is not working.

Maybe we should try a new source. Years ago we hired people to bring jobs to Wabash, and since that time we have lost more jobs and people than we gained. Why? It is time for the people of Wabash to contact the mayor and City Council members and let them know what they are doing are not working. Start calling and don’t stop until things change for the better. They work for you. The phone number at City Hall is 260-563-4171. If

they are not there ask for their home phone number. If they can’t correct the city’s problems, then remember the next election is only a few years in the future. Now is the time to forget your party politics and think about who will do the best job for Wabash. President Trump said, “Let’s drain the swamp.” Let’s start with our “little mud hole.” Everyone should be held accountable (and responsible). – Red Hapner, Wabash

ISO appreciates community support Dear Editor The Wabash Unit of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association recently completed another successful year of providing local cultural activities and programs that promote the orchestra but benefit the children and adults in the Wabash area as well. On behalf of the Wabash Unit, I want to thank the many members of the Wabash ISOA who have supported these activities monetarily and through their voluntary time and efforts. Fall activities included the Honeywell House

Holiday Open House cosponsored with the Honeywell Foundation, and, a successful Christmas raffle. In May city third graders were treated to tours of the Honeywell House by our members. The Unit also sponsored Symphony in Color with support from the Honeywell Foundation. Students in county and home schools, grades 1-6, listened to symphonic selections and visualized their interpretation of the music in artistic drawings. Selected pieces were sent for state judging. From 20,000 participants

statewide, Wabash County students earned 4 gold ribbons, 6 finalist designations and 2 honorable mention ribbons. Students, art teachers and administrators were honored at an awards reception in May. Eugenia Honeywell organized the Wabash Unit of the ISOA in 1939 and her legacy remains today as children and adults in Wabash are treated to wonderful musical and artistic endeavors. We appreciate the time and energy spent by our ISOA members, along with teachers and administrators to continue to instill Mrs. Honeywell’s love of the

arts in our future generations. Extra special thanks also go to members of the local ISOA Board, Kathleen Alspaugh, Phyllis Downey, Eileen Dye, Carolyn Eppley, Ana Gackenheimer, Lee Ann George, Kae Gifford, Susan Jones, Minda Lehman, Nancy Lower, Beth Perkins, Sarah See, Sheri Shanks, Joyce Stallman, Suzanne Smith, Judy Ward and Honorary Board members, Marilyn Ford and Dorotha Harvey. It takes everyone for success. — Susan Beckett, President, ISOA Wabash Unit

Blood drive falls just short of target How to send letters The editorial staff of The Paper invites readers to submit letters to the editor on timely issues. To ensure fairness to everyone, we have established the following guidelines: Mailed and faxed letters must be signed. All submissions, including by e-mail, must include an address and daytime telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for length, content and readability. Also, per the editor’s judgment, personal attacks, inflammatory statements and legally objectionable material will not be printed. The editor must also limit readers to submitting a maximum of two letters per month, regardless of whether previous letters have been published, due to space allotments in each weekly issue. Please limit all letters to 500 words or less.

Dear Editor: Thank you to all our donors and volunteers, who helped with the labors, donated food or donated blood for our April blood drive. All of you working together help to make it a success. Also, thanks to the North Manchester Church of the Brethren for the use of its facility once again. A total of 63 units were collected, which is below the goal of 64 units; we are sorry some donors could not make it, but we are

thankful for each donor. We hope we can increase that number at the next blood drive on June 22. It will be at the same location from noon to 6 p.m. We hope to see you there. We had one new donor, Nellie Brovont. Nick Sanson reached his goal of 13 gallons and Marcia Fingerle reached her goal of eight gallons. We thank each of our faithful donors that come nearly every time. On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you. – Donna M. Renicker, North Manchester

Wishes appreciated Dear Editor: I would like to thank my family for planning my 90th birthday party. I also want to thank you all for

attending my party. Also, thanks for all the cards and gifts. God bless each one. – Norma Wilcox, North Manchester

Garber-Simmons fundraiser called success To the Editor, On behalf of the Garber-Simmons Senior Center in North Manchester, I would like to say a huge and sincere thank you to everyone who donated and participated in our annual Silent Auction on May 21 of this year. It was a great success. We had many wonderful people donate their new and gently used items to be auctioned off, and so many of the North Manchester businesses came forth with generous donations. We also had a fantastic team of volunteers who donated their time and effort to this cause; for that I would like to say thank you to Ne Vonna and Marvin Allen, Dottie Urschell, Nancy Reed, Rex Grossnickel, Becky Lambert and to the numerous Manchester University students that participated to make this event a successful one. I would like to thank the following businesses for their wonderful donations: Bippus State Bank, Riverbridge Electric, Stine Tire, Anytime Fitness, El Mesquite, Midwest Eye, Honeywell Center in Wabash, Quality Quick Lube, Manchester Farm Center, Manchester Barber Shop, Manchester Clinic, Harting Furniture, Frantz Lumber, Straus-Peabody Aquatic Fitness, Lambert Auto Repair, Friermood Tire, Sycamore Golf Club, Nordmans Nook, Cottage Creations, Sellecks Shoe Repair, Schutz Brothers, Shepherds Chevrolet, Manchester University, Main View, Solid Waste Management in Wabash, Blooms and Heirlooms, Timbercrest Nursing Home, Peabody Nursing Home, Majestic Hair Salon, Manchester Marketplace, NewMarket and Earth Angel Services. If I have accidentally omitted someone, please forgive me. Personally, as the preparations for the silent auction were underway, I was overwhelmed with joy and in awe at how the community of North Manchester came together to support this event. It is a small community, but it has a large and loving heart. — Sandy Rowe, Director, GarberSimmons Senior Center, North Manchester

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Local residents earn dean’s list Five hundred eighty-three full-time Indiana University Kokomo students earned dean’s list honors for the spring 2017 semester. Dean’s list students earned a minimum 3.5 grade point average (GPA) on a scale of 4.0, while carrying at least 12 credit hours throughout the grading period. Students are listed by hometown. LaFontaine: Mitchell D. Diedrich Laketon: Tabitha Leigh DeWitt North Manchester: Ali Nichole Casper Wabash: Alison Lee Atkinson, Ashley Lynn Hunt, Emily Brooke Daniel, Spencer Paul Edwards, Halle Marie King, Sidney Madison Owens, Emily E. Rife, Reanna Sky Staats.

Trine students earn honors ANGOLA – Students from the College of Graduate and Professional Students at Trine University were named to the president’s list for the Spring 2017 semester. Among those named were Cordelia Cole and Heather Simpson, both applied management majors from Peru, and Jaclyn Lewis, a psychology major from Wabash. To earn President’s List honors, students must complete a minimum of 1 hours and have a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.0. Lewis also was among nearly 1,000 Trine students to receive degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 13. Students from Trine’s main campus also were named to the president’s list.. Among them were Wabash residents Jalen Grier and Owen Yeadon, design engineering technology majors. Also named as Tristan Justice, Silver Lake, a design engineering student from Silver Lake. Kristen James, Laketon, a psychology major, was named to the CGPS dean’s list. To earn honors to the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 hours and have a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.749. Among those from the main campus named to the dean’s list were Drew Clark, a chemical engineering major from

Urbana; Zachariah Hollis, Peru, an electrical engineering major, and Caleb Stoffel, Andres, a mechanical engineering major.

Locals graduate from Findlay FINDLAY, Ohio – Two Wabash County residents were among the more than 1,100 people who earned degrees from the University of Findlay during commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 6. Megan Dale, LaFontaine, received a doctor of physical therapy degree. Emily Shafer, Wabash, received a Bachelor of Science degree in health science and strength conditioning. She graduated magna cum laude. Shafer also recently participated in the university’s 2017 Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity. Taking place on campus, undergraduate and graduate students were given the opportunity to share their research, creativity and professional learnig experiences with the university and community.

Richter earns honor DELAWARE, Ohio — Alyssa Richter was named to the 2017 spring semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn honors, a student must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.9 scale.

Freshour honored at Ashland ASHLAND, Ohio – Kalene Freshour, Silver Lake, was named to the Ashland University dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. She is majoring in health and risk communication. Freshour is the daughter of Steven and Deborah Freshour, Silver Lake, and is a 2013 Manchester High School graduate. To be eligible for the dean’s list, a student must be enrolled full time at Ashland and must receive at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Butler students earn honors INDIANAPOLIS — Several area students were named to the Butler University dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester. Earning honors were: Lauren Tibbets, Converse, who is studying actuarial science. Elaine Warner, North Manchester, who is studying elementary education. Jordan Rauh and Sam Thomas, both of Wabash. Rauh is studying pharmacy, and Thomas is studying political science.

Lagro resident graduates EVANSVILLE — Hannah Carroll, Lagro, was among the 2017 graduates from the University of Evansville. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree on May 6 during the University’s 159th commencement ceremony at the Ford Center. She also was named to the dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester. To receive that honor, a student must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

2 area students graduate GOSHEN – Two area residents received degrees from Goshen College’s 119th commencement ceremony. Riley N. Woods, North Manchester, received a bachelor’s degree in theater. Jennifer A. Fugate, Silver Lake, received a bachelor’s degree in social work. The 2017 class consisted of 241 students.

2 named to dean’s list VINCENNES – Two local residents were named to the Vincennes University dean’s list for the spring 2017 sememster. Earning honors were Adam Kline, Wabsah, a precision machining tech major, and Allison Pfaffenbach, Roann, a child development major. To qualify for the list, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Penelope Ann Music Penelope Ann was born to Mr. and Mrs. Shane Music, Fort Wayne, at 12:13 p.m. May 19, 2017. She was 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and weighed 20 inches long.

Her mother is the former Angela Johnson. She has a sister, Amelia Jean Music, 3. Grandparents are Jerry and Teresa Johnson and Steven and Diana Music.

Ryan Evans (left) and Abby Arwood show off the awards they received from the Wabash City Schools. Photo provided

Evans receives Joseph G. Ulery award By The Paper staff Wabash Middle School teacher Ryan Evans received the Joseph G. Ulery Teacher of the Year award on Tuesday, May 30, during the Wabash City Schools annual employee banquet. The award was one of several presented at the event. Employees retiring from Wabash City Schools were honored. Wabash High School: Tammy Nisley 37 Years, Terrie Shultz 15 Years; Wabash City Schools Administration Office: Judy Gaines 28 Years. The following employees who have worked for Wabash City Schools were honored and recognized for their dedication and service: 5 Years: Keisha Wright, Chloe Selleck, Michelle Dillon, Angel Hostetler and Charlene Blair; 10 Years: Jill Beals, Amy Oswalt, Ryan Carmichael, Ryan Evans, Shawn Eiler and Dave Harlan; 20 Years: Theresa Baer, Tonya Smith, Karen Vanderpool, Pat Brooks and Cindy Williams; 30 Years: Kathy Wilson; 40 Years: Dave Williams. Kathy Geible was recognized for perfect attendance. Abbey Arwood received the 2017-

2018 Support Staff of the year. Arwood was nominated by her peers for this award. She is inventive, motivated, and has a unique, one of a kind mentality not only for kids but for the entire staff as well. Students flock to her for hugs, “high fives” and she is always giving them compliments and praise in the hallways as well as in the classroom setting. Arwood makes learning fun, exciting, energetic, intentional and rewarding. She started an exercise club for fourth graders twice a week after school, where she pursued and received grants that have allowed her to purchase equipment for the staff and students. She spends countless hours before and after school making sure that students have fun and exciting opportunities and cultivating physical fitness in our children. She also started a reward system for chains with charms that can be earned each month. Students are proud to show off all the charms they have earned as this reward system spread throughout the entire building. Arwood set up a walking zone for outdoor recess and has given inside recess

exercise challenges during the winter months to keep kids moving. Last year’s Joseph Ulery Teacher of the year recipient Jennifer Warnock presented the 2016-17 award to Evans, who was nominated by his peers for this award. Evans is a graduate of Manchester University and has spent his entire 10 years teaching at Wabash City Schools. He is a tireless supporter of kids both in the classroom and outside the classroom. Few do a better job than Evans in developing relationships with students that show them meaning and self-worth and helping students believe in themselves. Mr. Evans is a mentor to many under privile g ed kids. He coaches, does numerous classroom projects, team building, and field trips. Evans has led eight summer trips with a bus load of Middle School students from the west coast to the east coast. He is an exceptional role model and weaves life lessons including integrity and responsibility in conversations whenever possible. He spends many hours after school and weekends helping students succeed not only in the classroom but in life.

18 ANNOUNCEMENTS North Miami students win essay contest By The Paper staff DENVER — North Miami students Kody Whann and Noah Pfaffenbach were ther ecent winners in an essay writing contest sponsored by the Indiana Farm Bureau (IFB). IFB selected “The Kid Who Changed the World” by Andy Andrews as the 2017 book of the year. This book was selected to help people better understand and appreciate agriculture through education. Miami County’s Education and O u t r e a c h Coordinator, Sharon Dillman, traveled to schools around the county to share and read this book to students. All around the state kids have been writing essays to promote this book. Kody is a fourth grade student at North Miami

Elementary School, while Noah is a freshman FFA member at North Miami High School. The essays will be available to view at the Miami County 4-H Fair, June 19-23. Kody’s title was “How I Could Change the World,” while Noah wrote an essay about a mechanic and how he could improve our society and change the world. The winners of this contest received a Walmart gift card, a certificate, and their own personal copy of the book. The story of “The Kid Who Changed the World” starts with a young Norman Borlaug, who grew up and used his knowledge of agriculture to create “super plants” that have saved the lives of two billion people. Norman is strongly influenced by Henry Wallace; who served as vice

Noah Pfaffenbach shows off a certificate he received for winning the Indiana Farm Bureau essay contest. Photo provided president under Franklin Roosevelt and as secretary of agriculture; and by George Washington Carver, a teacher and inventor. Norman believes that without the influence of these men, he wouldn’t have created these life-sav-

ing plants. A state wide campaign to promote the book in every county is underway and a curriculum for teachers is available through Indiana’s Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program.

Mr. & Mrs. Marlin Pattee Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Pattee, LaFontaine, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary during an open house from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the LaFontaine Community Building, 105 W. Branson St., LaFontaine. Pattee and the former Janet Robbins were married on June 17, 1967, at the Boundary Line Church of Christ in LaFontaine. Frank Guyer performed the ceremony. They have three children – Sharon Pattee, LaFontaine; Donna (Dave) Ballard, LaFontaine, and David (Sherry) Pattee, of Buda, Texas. They also have two grandchildren, Trent and Taylor Pattee of Buda.

Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Barkey Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Barkey, Wabash, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 17, with family. Barkey and the former Linda Krall were married Saturday, June 17, 1967, in Cerro Gordo, Ill., by the Rev. Ralph Skaggs. They have two children, Eric (Heather) Barkey, Bridgewater, Va., and Lisa (Aaron) Height, Fort Wayne. They also have two granddaughters, Hailey and Lauren Height.

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Five generations: Kyndel Schlemmer is the fifth generation of the Ivy Miller family. Kyndel is joined in the photo by (from left) greatgrandmother Karen Ratliff, great-great-grandmother Ivy Miller, grandmother Angie Monroe and father Khristian Schlemmer. Photo provided

Mr. & Mrs. Duane Truss Mr. & Mrs. Duane Truss were honored on their 60th wedding anniversary during an open house from 24 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Sherm’s Marina, Wabash. The couple was married June 1, 1957, at College Corner Brethren Church by the Rev. G. Bright Hanna. They have three children, Sherman (Lorraine) Truss, Steven Truss and Samuel (Sherry) Truss. They also have three grandchildren, Lindsay Swihart, Joseph and Melissa Truss, and Seth Truss, and two greatgrandchildren, Brinlei Swihart and Breslyn Swihart. A retired farmer, Truss is a 55 year 4-H leader, served 20 years as commander of VFW Post No.286

Wabash. Mrs. Truss is retired teacher MSD of Wabash County after 32 years at White’s. The also is a 40 year 4-H leader.

The couple spent 20 years as a foster parent, and are active members of College Corner Brethren Church.

Photo contest to spotlight Indiana agriculture By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now accepting submissions for the 10th annual Indiana Agriculture photo contest, which was created to showcase the hard work and contributions made by Hoosier farmers The contest is open to the general public, and winning photographs will be featured during a ceremony at the 2017 Indiana State Fair. Contestants are able

to submit up to five photos in digital form (horizontal or vertical) and each photo must be accompanied by an entry form. Entries must be submitted no later than June 30, 2017. All photos must be taken in the state by Indiana residents. Faces of Agriculture: Featuring those who grow and produce food, fuel and fiber engaged in farming/agricultural activities. On the Farm: Every building, piece of equipment or activity that is a part of life on an Indiana farm can be

included. Contest winners will have their photographs featured in the Offices of the Lt. Governor’s Family of Business in Indianapolis. Winners will also be special guests during the Celebration of Agriculture taking place on Thursday, Aug. 17, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Normandy Barn during the Indiana State Fair. For entry and release forms, guidelines and criteria, visit www.in.gov/isda/2468. htm.

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Wabash Riverfront Plaza celebrates dedication ceremony By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Dozens of local residents and project supporters attended the Wabash Riverfront Plaza’s dedication ceremony Friday, June 2, and welcomed it to the banks of the county’s namesake. The plaza was made possible through a fundraising campaign in November and early December. In less than a month, the plaza’s project committee raised more than $50,000 in donations to qualify for a matching grant from the Indiana Housing and C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Agency’s “CreatINg Places.” To help raise funds, the IHDCA partnered with Patroncity, a crowdfunding company that provided its expertise for the cause, according to officials. On Friday, Wabash City Mayor Scott Long told the audience it was a great afternoon for Wabash. “This is what collaboration between many people and many groups can accomplish,” he said. “ W a b a s h Marketplace, Patronicity campaign, all of you as donors that are here, H o f f m a n ’ s Landscaping did a fantastic job, Mike Paul’s Construction, all the committees

that brought the ideas and got them to fruition, this is going to be a destination for our city for many years to come. “It’s a great addition to our riverwalk, our parks system and an addition to Wabash River. … I thank everybody for coming down here and enjoying this evening and enjoy this space for years to come.” The plaza features two gazebos, a water fountain, a deck that overlooks the river and a light bulbshaped bike rack that lights up at night as well as seating, a fire pit, a commemorative sign that features the funding donors’ names and rain art that honors project sponsors. The space’s final feature, an ice cream parlor and sandwich

shop called The Riverfront, won’t be available until next March. An outdoor recreational rental store was originally announced to occupy the vacant building next to the plaza, but those plans fell through, according to officials. “A lot of you knew Wabash River Outfitters was going to do canoe rental and stuff like that down here, and that ended up not panning out,” Brian Hoffman, of Hoffman’s Nursery and Landscaping, said, “and when it didn’t I thought of my brother-in-law Mitch Snyder. … Years ago, he was trying to rope my wife and I into going into this ice cream business down in Zionsville with my other sister-in-law,

and we didn’t end up doing it at the time. “But when this building became open, we thought, ‘That might be a cool place.’” The Riverfront will serve ice cream, deli sandwiches, hot dogs and other delectables to walkers at the plaza and along the city’s riverwalk. “It’s going to be pretty simple,” Hoffman said, “but we’re to remodel the building, make it into something that’s family friendly and hopefully this (will be) a major kick in the rear for this property to get it going and get people active down here. … From talking with some of the Board of Works members, we’re going to make it available for people to be able to maybe rent this space

Mayor Scott Long (left) throws a water balloon to expose one of the rain artworks at the Wabash Riverfront Plaza. Dozens gathered for the plaza’s dedication ceremony Friday, June 2. Photo by Emma Rausch for parties and stuff like that. “We’re excited about that and next March you’ll be able to come to an ice cream store with people that have no knowledge about an

ice cream store, but by then we hope to,” he continued jokingly. “It’s already been a learning process for us. … We think it’s a great spot to do it and it’s family friendly and it’s something

that we don’t have on this end of town.” The Wabash Riverfront Plaza is located on Smith Street just west of Wabash Street on the north end of the bridge.

NM church to host VBS By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester First Brethren Church will host vacation Bible school from June 18-22. “Passport to Peru” is the theme for this year’s event. Activities are planned from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Youngsters from 4 years to those entering sixth grade may attend. Registration forms are available at the church office, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester, or at www.nmfbc.org.

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Summer intern joins 85 Hope By The Paper staff The 85 HOPE Clinic is pleased to have Northfield graduate Michelle Hendricks as an intern this summer at the 85 HOPE Clinic. Hendricks will

receive her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University upon completion of her internship. Her major was health administration and she minored in business administration. Her emphasis during

her internship will be on marketing. “We know there are many people in Wabash County without insurance who could qualify to be served at the clinic if they just knew about our services,” 85 Hope Director

Sandra Boone said. “Michelle will focus upon making the community aware of what is offered at 85 HOPE. She will be meeting with various groups in the community and designing materials to distribute.”

615 S. Carroll St., Wabash (Beside YMCA)

Hendricks said, “I’m just happy to be doing my internship at 85 HOPE and to be able to help improve the health of citizens of my own community.” 85 HOPE is a free clinic for residents of Wabash County who have no insurance and who meet the income requirements. Applications are available at the clinic, located in the Friends Church at 3563 S State Road 13 or will be mailed if requested (260-2740011). They are also available online at www.85hope.org. The clinic is staffed by doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses on Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. and see clients by appointment only. Many medications can be prescribed and received during clinic hours at no cost to the client

85 Hope Director Sandra Boone goes over work assignments with summer intern Michelle Hendricks. Photo provided with free refills. For more expensive medications the clinic will help clients apply to the pharmaceutical company for patient assistance. Patients can also be referred for X-rays, testing, lab work, and specialist consultations at no cost to the client. The clinic provides

physical therapy, diabetic counseling, and healthy life style classes. The clinic office is open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 5 p.m. when patients can apply, be certified as clients, make appointments, pick up refills, or have questions answered.

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Troxel commemorates new facility with ribbon cutting

Troxel Equipment Co. celebrated its Wabash facility’s remodeling and expansion with a ribbon cutting and open house Friday, June 9. Located at 834 N. State Road 13 in Wabash, the supply company offers both new and used John

Deere agricultural, commercial, consumer and skid steer equipment as well as grain storage, drying and handling equipment and other name brand products. The new store, which is 35,000square-feet compared to the former facility’s 17,000-square-feet, has been in the making for more than three years and, now

that it’s complete, offers a sense of pride to its owners, according to Dave Troxel, company co-owner. “I’m just proud of our employees and I’m proud of the building,” Troxel told The Paper of Wabash County. “I’m proud to be a part of the community and I’m looking forward to a great future. “Here I think we

have a very good agricultural nucleus in Wabash County and surrounding counties and our location here on State (Road) 13 was an important part of (the decision to revamp the facility). So the community had a lot to do with it, but that being said, our old buildings were really not sufficient with the type of agriculture equip-

garden and turf products. On Friday, former Wabash City mayor R o b e r t Vanlandingham, who began working with the company on the project before his term ended, joined Mayor Scott Long, Chamber of Commerce members, E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County officials, and dozens of employees and business supporters

in congratulating the Troxels on their success as well as to wish them luck on future endeavors. “(It’s a) great facility for the city of Wabash and we had great cooperation between Briner (Building) and had to extend some utility serves out here,” Long said. “We did that without a hiccup. “It’s a great addition to our community and go green.”

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ment we have today. … So it was needed and do it here, it just felt right to do it in Wabash.” Troxel said that the company is very excited for the new building and the possibilities it offers. The company will now be able to show handheld Stihl and Honda products and consumer products in a customer-friendlier way as well as have more room to showcase John Deere lawn and

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Wabash library launches summer reading program By The Paper staff “Build a Better World” is the theme

for the Wabash Carnegie Public Library’s 2017 summer reading program. Those interested

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can sign up and learn more about what the library has to offer to the whole family! Readers, creators, and crafters of all ages are invited to do some “Art on the Spot” to contribute to a community art project that will be displayed at the library throughout summer. There is something for everyone this summer at the library! Through July 29, Wabash residents ages 2-102 can earn prizes for reading books and participating in projects that help “Build a Better World!” Teens grades 6 to 12 can attend programs

on Thursday nights in June and July, including programs at the library, cookies and canvas, a craft and screening of the movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” pin and button making, a board and card game night, and a succulent workshop—presented by Marelli’s, which will teach us how to plant and care for succulents. Teens can also meet up for Teen Lit Café at Modoc’s and discuss the book and movie “ E v e r y t h i n g Everything” by Nicola Yoon. All teen programs are free, but be sure to sign up to

reserve your spot. Storytimes will be presented throughout the summer for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers up to six years old. Contact the library for information about storytime activities for your child’s age group or to sign up. Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. the library will host special guests at the Honeywell Center’s Memorial Hall, including: Roz Puppets, Science Central, Curious George, and Ronald McDonald. These special Honeywell events are free and there’s no need to sign up.

Elementary aged students in grades 1-5 can register to make craft projects Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. Children can make projects such as birdhouses, buttons, Lorax planters and more! Fourth and fifth graders can read “Pax” by Sara Pennypacker and meet up for a book club! First, second, and third graders (and their families) can read “Fortunately the Milk” by Neil Gaiman together and come celebrate at a book party. Both these books are sure to get young readers talking and excited about exploring nature and

stories. Sign your child up now! Young builders and engineers can join the library’s Lego Club this summer on Friday afternoons from 2-3pm. Friday, June 23, Lego Club will build while watching the Lego Batman Movie! Lego Club is free and open to kids of all ages, but children under 8 will need an adult to come along. For more information or to sign up for library programs, call 260-563-2972, visit our website at www.wabash.lib.in.us , or stop by the library in person.

Frye Family Band to perform at local church By The Paper staff The Tom Frye Family Band will perform at the Wabash First Church of God, 525 N Miami St., at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 25. The band members are: Tom Frye/vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboard, mandolin; Kaylyn Frye/vocals, bass, rhythm guitar; Maggie Frye/vocals, keyboard, hammer & lap dulcimer, ukulele; Jonathon Frye/drums, bass, guitar, recorder, keyboard, ukulele,

vocals; Eric Reynolds, drums. Frye and the band got the phone call that many artists would dream of receiving. A new reality show was interested in featuring them in an upcoming series. Frye knew he had to at least give them a call back. And he did. He listened to the producer intently until a question popped up that stopped him in his tracks. The producer asked, “So isn’t it weird for a dad to write and perform songs with his kids?” That one question, he said, is why the Frye Family Band will not be a “dynasty” on television anytime soon. “It struck me that she could have asked that same question in numerous ways,” Frye said. “She could have said, isn’t it fun or neat or used any other kind of positive spin. When I heard that question, I knew our answer was going to be no. I could tell they weren’t looking for a functional family.

The Tom Frye Family Band will perform Sunday, June 25, at the Wabash First Church of God. Photo provided They were looking for dysfunction. I think there are plenty of shows to watch on television where people can view that. “Seeing our daughters head out to college and our son now entering his senior year in high school reminds me to take every moment captive. Because I grew up in an unstable household, I know the damage that can be done to a child’s soul when a mother and father are not on

the same page. Lisa and I realized early on that the word ‘parent’ is a verb, and we’ve tried to be deliberate in all we’ve done with our kids. I hope they take that legacy with them wherever they go.” The ministry of the Frye Family Band, he said, is “our passion has always been to encourage the Body to live out their individual and collective purpose, and I am

more and more convinced that many of our struggles as individuals and as a nation are born out of the erosion of the family. Our hope is to encourage families to embrace an attitude of service in our homes, our churches, our communities and to the uttermost parts of the world, for the sake of the Gospel.” The public is invited. A love offering will be received for his ministry.

Genealogical Society to meet By The Paper staff The Wabash County Genealogical Society will meet at the Old LaFontaine Cemetery at 6 p.m. June 19 for its monthly meeting.

A presentation will be given on the progress and goals of an organization, Friends of the Old L a F o n t a i n e Cemetery, which works to maintain and improve the final resting places

of many of the town’s earliest settlers. Come learn the techniques used to clean these old gravestones and hear stories of stones found and histories discovered. The cemetery is

located off of State Road 15 across from LaFontaine at the blinking light (on 1050 South). If the weather is too bad that evening, the meeting is cancelled.

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Singer-songwriter to perform at “Christmas in July” event By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Chamber of Commerce will kick off its Christmas lights fundraising campaign with a Christmas in July Concert featuring Gregory Hyde on Saturday, Jul 8 from 6-10 p.m. at the Market Street square.

Organizers have invited the “vacationing Santa Claus” to join us and are planning a night of fun for the family featuring a Christmas Cookie eating contest, Ugly Christmas Outfit Competition, face painting, games, food and much more! The event is the kick-off for the Christmas Lights fundraising campaign sponsored by

the Chamber of Commerce. New decorations to compliment downtown light posts and decorations for the west side entrance are on the top of the list to purchase. The committee is also inviting community members and businesses to partner with the Chamber through the sponsorship of specific items. Hyde is a Chicago-

based singer/songwriter who crafts inventive, intelligent, bombastic songs - often with a menacing edge. His tunes are riddled with nuances of slick pop hits, blues, classic rock, and a Southern sensibility that creeps in from his formative years living on the outskirts of Tulsa, Okla. Hyde has toured the U.S., performed live on national

Chamber of Commerce launches Christmas lights campaign By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Chamber of Commerce has launched a fundraising initiative for the “ H o m e t o w n C h r i s t m a s Celebration” campaign. The campaign includes funding for Christmas decorations for downtown and the west side entrance as well as events and activities to celebrate and promote the community of North Manchester. A “Christmas in July Concert & Street Fair” on July 8 from 6-10 p.m. will kick off the cam-

paign. Located on Market Square the event will include food, Christmas activities and feature concerts by local artists and the Chicago based, Gregory Hyde. Families are invited to come out and enjoy an evening on the square and help raise funds for the campaign. The Christmas C e l e b r a t i o n Committee is inviting sponsorship for the various elements of the campaign. Traditional lighted wreaths have been selected to compliment the downtown street poles. These wreaths are doublesided with foam padding to protect the poles. Twenty-

one wreaths are needed at a cost of $500 each. The west side will feature a new “Merry Christmas” sign placed along SR 13 & 114 on the Harting Furniture Store. Cost for the two signs is $800. A special effort is being made to raise $6,000 for dedicated weather protected receptacles on the light poles to protect the investment of decorations. Other plans include a lighted Christmas Tree, the use of existing decorations, and a visit from Santa Clause. Promotion of holiday events begins with the Holiday Open House in November and continues through

December community activities. To make a donation to the campaign or for more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 9827644. The combined C h r i s t m a s Celebration committee includes Jodi Egner, Leah Kerr, Joel Harting, Kelly McKee, Adam Penrod, Debra Pyrah, Kylie RickertSnyder and Sebrena Cline.

radio, had his songs placed in award-winning films, documentaries, & shows, sold over 7,000 copies of his independently produced albums, garnered a Billboard Music World S o n g w r i t i n g Competition award for the rock category, and still plays upwards of 200 solo acoustic shows and private events a year.

Those who would like to get involved with the efforts of the Christmas lights fundraising campaign, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 9827644. The Christmas

in July Concert committee also welcomes volunteers and organizers to join us! The committee includes Leah Kerr, Kelly McKee, Kylie Rickert-Snyder and Sebrena Cline.

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OBITUARIES

Jacqueline Randel, 70 Owned own business July 6, 1946 – May 22, 2017

Jacqueline “Jackie” Randel, 70, of Naples, Fla., formerly of Thorntown, finished her journey here on earth on Monday, May 22, 2017, at AVOW Hospice in Florida while surrounded by her family, after a brief struggle with cancer. Jackie was born July 6, 1946, in Lebanon, to the now late Harley R. and Ruth E. (Boyer) Lister. She was a graduate of Thorntown High School. She moved to Florida in 1998 and started her own Absentee Home Management Service (Jack In The House). Jackie loved her family dearly and enjoyed every moment she spent with them. She is survived by her two sons, Jeff (Sherri) Randel of Thorntown and Jason (Amanda) Randel of Wabash; six grandchildren, Natasha Beck of Thorntown, Nicole (Dwayne) Hand of Roachdale, Josh (Miriam) Randel of Lafayette, and Alexi Randel of Indianapolis, Audrie and Jace Randel, both of Wabash; 12 great-grandchildren, Lizabeth, Matthew, Addison, Dylan, Maddison, Jayden, Kali, Bailey, Darrellynn, Josie, Mia and Aiden; and a cousin, Jeff Findlay of Lafayette. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by a brother, Steve Lister. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Pleasant View Church, 5295 W. SR 32, Lebanon. A celebration of life ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Jackie’s memory to The Riley Children’s Foundation, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Marie Ann Rose, 72 Enjoyed NASCAR June 25, 1944 – June 8, 2017

Marie Ann Rose, 72, of Silver Lake, died at 2:59 pm, Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. She was born June 25, 1944, in Wabash, to Paul and Hilda (Summerland) Camp. Marie married William Thomas Rose in Wabash on Jan. 30, 1962; he died Nov. 20, 2013. She was a member of the 76ers club, North Manchester Moose Lodge, and the Silver Lake Lions Club. Marie loved NASCAR and her favorite driver was Mark Martin. She enjoyed planting flowers, and playing the piano. She is survived by two children, Thomas Paul (Penny) Rose and Wendi (Richard) Best, both of Warsaw; three grandchildren, Sharresa Rose of Mentone, and Dustin (Dawn) Rose and Craig Best, both of Warsaw; five step-grandchildren, Nicholas Williamson of Warsaw, Amber Verble of Pensacola, Fla., Brandon (Jen) Williamson of Leesburg, Jonah (Monica) Best of Bourbon, and Jamie Best of Fort Wayne; 13 great-grandchildren; her sister, Rebecca Shear of Lagro; and brother-in-law, Terry Copeland of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Joey Copeland. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call Wednesday, June 14, 2017, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is American Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Marie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Lucille Daniels, 77 Retired from Cyclone Seeder April 16, 1940 – June 8, 2017 Lucille M. Daniels, 77, of Wabash, died at 6:35 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born April 16, 1940, in Willow Wood, Ohio, to Lena (Wilson) Massie. Lucille was a 1958 graduate of Windsor High School, in Windsor, Ohio. She married Russell Daniels, Jr., in Wise, Va., on Nov. 27, 1971; he died March 23, 1998. Lucille retired from Cyclone Seeder in Urbana in 2002, after 33 years. She was a member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge. Lucille enjoyed camping, gardening, and spending time with her family. She is survived by a daughter, Tina J Gladeau of Wabash; five grandchildren, Tina (Shane) Floor and Tuesday Noland, both of Wabash, Shannon Smith of Indiana, April Noland of Peru, and Star (Shannon) Powell of Nappanee; seven great-grandchildren, Alyssa (Timothy) Duell, Trevor Easterday, and Tevin Easterday, all of Wabash, Dereck Bolen of Plymouth, Lloyd Shipman, Jr., and Abbi Noland, both of Peru, and Hailey Powell of Nappanee, one great-great-granddaughter, Rayne Duell of Wabash, and sister, Carletta (Keith) Sturm of Willow Wood. She was also preceded in death by her mother, and son, Hayward Gladeau. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, June 12, 2017 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Bernice Pickering officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Lucille may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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LaVern Utterback, 89 Retired from Container Corp. Dec. 24, 1927 – June 6, 2017

LaVern O. Utterback, 89, passed away at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. LaVern was born on Dec. 24, 1927, to Lewis S. and Sylvia (Thompson) Utterback at Darrough Chapel in Kokomo. He was a 1945 graduate of Union Township High School in rural Greentown. During his life he was a farmer, was employed at Stellite Corporation in Kokomo, was the owner of Utterback’s Sundries in Greentown and Lou’s Cash and Carry in Marion, and retired from Container Corporation in Wabash. He worked during post-retirement for L&J Wastepaper in Peru. LaVern married Wanda (Hook) Badgley in Kokomo on Oct. 23, 1968, and she survives along with their daughter, Tamara Lou (Anthony) Spohn of Peru. Also surviving are his first wife, Jeannice Ann (Brown) Jones, whom he married on Feb. 25, 1950, and their children, Cynthia Jane (Alan) Moss of Shelbyville, Daniel Kent Utterback of Kokomo, David Allen (Vicky) Utterback of Columbia City, and Nancy Jo (Mark) Shaw of Anderson, step-children Keith (Patricia) Badgley of Kokomo, Marty (Bonnie) Badgley of Kokomo, Vicky Clark of Lagro, and Babette Afentakis of Treasure Island, Fla. Surviving grandchildren are Jeremy (Rachel) Smith, Lindsay (Neil) Smith Hackel, Brad Utterback, Eric (Jerra) Utterback, Stephen Shaw, and Abigail Shaw. Step-grandchildren are Brek, Keith Dean (Kj), and Shawn (Samantha) Badgley, Tonya Bushfield, Keisha Pulverenti, Lana (Tom) Rubow, Keith (Debbie) Clark, Lana Fairchild, Kevin (Kristy) Clark, Kristopher (Adrienne) Clark, Amber (Adam) Weaver, and Peter Austin Afentakis. Also surviving are 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. LaVern is also survived by his sister, Mary Catherine Phillips of Indianapolis, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. LaVern is preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Ryan David Utterback and Lisa Ann Utterback. There will be no formal services. Please visit porterfh.com to leave an online condolence or share a private message with the family.

Margaret Benson-Burnworth, 85 Worked at Clark’s Grocery Store March 13, 1932 – May 31, 2017

Margaret L. Benson-Burnworth, 85, of Wabash, passed away at 9:13 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. She was born on March 13, 1932 in Bedford, Ky., to the late Dallas and Mary (Ross) Brown. Margaret married Vern J. Benson on March 19, 1949, he passed away on May 30, 2003 ; then she married Kenneth H. Burnworth, he passed away on Feb. 11, 2011. Margaret retired from Clark’s Grocery Store and worked for Gackenheimer’s Drug Store for many years. She was a member of College Corner Brethren Church in Wabash. She enjoyed gardening, lunches with her friends, and most of all her family. She is survived by a son, Ken Benson (Chris) of Wabash; three daughters, Mrs. Don (Carol) Sweet of Converse, Janie Hayslett of Wabash, and Mrs. Paul (Mary) Cornett of Wabash; 10 grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by an aunt, Ruby Martin, son in law, Clyde Hayslett, and grandson, Tanner Hayslett, along with her parents and husbands. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash. Visitation was Monday, June 5, 2017, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to College Corner Brethren Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Katherine Macfarline, 94 Avid bridge player Oct. 13, 1922 – June 4, 2017

Katherine E. Macfarline, 94, of North Manchester, died at 4:35 a.m., Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 13, 1922, in Topeka, Kan., to J.G. and Winifred (Moody) Huggins. Katherine was married to Frederick William Macfarline, Jr.; he died April 6, 1980. She is survived by three children, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a sister, Barbara Larsen of California. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 10, 2017 at First Brethren Church, North Manchester. Visitation is 3-7 p.m., Friday, June 9, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents May 31 At 6:19 a.m., a vehicle driven by Laura K. Phan, 37, Lagro, was eastbound on Division Road when her vehicle’s mirror collided with the mirror of a vehicle driven by Michael J. Lamar, 32, Huntington. At 7:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Larry O. Wade, 61, Urbana, was southbound on SR 13 when he experienced a medical issue and eventually exited the roadway, impacted a ditch and overturned. The vehicle then returned to an upright state, Wade restarted the vehicle and collided with a utility pole.

June 2 At 4:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Derek S. Coffman, 39, Fort Wayne, was traveling south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

June 3 At 2:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Walter L. Ridge, 58, Kokomo, was submerged in water after Ridge bypassed two road closed/high water signs. At 10:32 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ronald S. Vielee, 48, North Webster, was southbound on SR 15 at an unsafe speed when he swerved to avoid a collision with an unknown vehicle and collided into a private survey marker. At 12:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bryant P. Larrowe, 36, Wabash, was westbound on CR 250 South when he came around a curve, became distracted, exited the roadway and collided with a utility pole.

June 4 At 6:26 a.m., a vehicle driven by Katie E. Watkins, 27, Wabash, was northbound on SR 15 when she became distracted, traveled left of center and collided with a vehicle driven by Lori A. Martin, 46, LaFontaine.

June 5 At 8:34 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joseph H. Davis, 54, Naples, Fla., was traveling west on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the road-

way and was struck. June 6 At 12:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Karlee R. Marshall, 28, Servia, was eastbound on CR 900 North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 9:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Calvin E. Steinke, 75, Rensselaer, 75, was traveling westbound on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 9:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stephany A. Hipskind, 41, Wabash, was traveling west on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. June 9 At 4:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jerry W. Perdue, 62, Wabash, was northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations May 31 Angela L. Hardesty, 36, North Manchester, seatbelt violation. Michelle R. Perney, 30, Laketon, speeding. Candice J. Tuell, 25, LaFontaine, speeding. June 2 Caleb T. Haecker, 19, Laketon, reckless driving and speeding. Terica A. Floor, 18, North Manchester, speeding. Jeffrey S. Cox, 55, Sharpsville, speeding. June 4 Devan J. Fouts, 19, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Lars E. Weaver, 52, Urbana, possession of marijuana. Bookings Joshua R. Fields, 33, Wabash, felony unlawful possession of a syringe. Brian K. White, 39, Fort Wayne, misdemeanor failure to appear on operating while intoxicated. Levi J. James, 21, South Whitley, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Hilario T. Perez, 43, North Manchester, misdemeanor public intoxication. Clinton C. Hartman, 42, Wabash, felony unlawful possession of a syringe and felony possession of a hypodermic needle.

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Alisha A. Lambert, 24, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke probation on operating a motor vehicle as a habitual traffic violator. Bobby D. Wise, 42, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on driving while suspended. Austin R. L. Nelson, 22, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on possession of a controlled substance. Terry L. Morrisett, 36, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on resisting law enforcement charge. Nicholas E. Furnish, 24, Marion, misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite. Jeffrey D. McDowell, 45, Roann, felony strangulation and two counts misdemeanor domestic battery. Virginia G. Honeycutt, 38, Wabash, felony petition to revoke drug court placement on possession of chemical reagents or precursors. Damien A. Dolph, 26, Wabash, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Dolph was also cited for driving while suspended infraction. Brittany J. Niccum, 27, North Manchester, felony failure to appear on theft charge, misdemeanor false identity statement and false informing.

Wabash Police Department Accidents May 22 At 4:44 a.m., a semi tractor-trailer driven by David I. Cobble, 46, Peru, was traveling south on Cass Street when he attempted to turn onto Water Street, a non-truck route street, and collided with a vehicle driven by Allison E. Richardson, 23, Marion. May 26

At 1:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nancy J. Brewer, 74, North Manchester, was southbound on Huntington Street when she collided with a legally parked vehicle. The accident then caused a secondary collision in which two other parked vehicles were struck.

June 2 At 11:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Levi J. Robinson, 18, Wabash, was reversing from a private driveway onto Sunset Drive when he collided with a parked vehicle. June 3 At 6:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Danielle M. Bickerstaff, 39, North Manchester, was reversing in the Tractor Supply Company parking lot when she collided with a parked vehicle. June 6 At 10:02 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roxanne L. Daugherty, 27, Wabash, was eastbound on Ohio Street, approaching the stop sign at the intersection of Spring Street when her vehicle’s brakes malfunctioned. She continued through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Lee F. Rish, 96, Wabash. At 1:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rosemary Barnes, 81, LaFontaine, was attempting to exit the parking lot near Tractor Supply Company onto southbound SR 15 North when she collided with a vehicle driven by Aaron D. Pacer, 27, Toledo, Ohio. At 2:53 p.m., a parked vehicle on Sinclair Street slipped out of park and reversed into a vehicle driven by Madelene Bussert, 47, North Webster. June 7 At 3:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Russell S. Decker, 51, Wabash, was backing out of a parking space in the Speedway gas station parking lot when he collided with a parked vehicle. Citations June 2 Brayton J. Niccum, 17, Wabash, seatbelt violation.

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Ryan W. Wagoner, 36, Peru, seatbelt violation. Joseph H. Yoder, 69, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Teresa M. Gressley, 50, Wabash, seatbelt violation. June 3 Jerri L. Kinley, 55, Fort McCoy, Fla., seatbelt violation. Raymond W. Johns, 58, LaFontaine, seatbelt violation. Drew A. Hileman, 18, Amboy, seatbelt violation. Nathan C. Brown, 24, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Richard L. Steele, 67, Wabash, seatbelt violation. June 7 Perrie S. Gomez, 27, Huntington, speeding and no operator’s license when required. June 8 Michael R. Earhart, 39, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction.

North Manchester Accidents June 9 At 4:41 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicole E. Neal, 32, North Manchester, struck a utility pole in the 13000 block of SR 13 North. The North Manchester Police Department were assisted by Chester Township Fire Department, Wabash County Emergency Management and Parkview Ambulance Service. At 5:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Anne J. Leckrone, 43, Carmel, collided in the 1400 block of SR 114 with a vehicle driven by Mark E. Montel, 56, Claypool. June 10 At 10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joyce

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OBITUARIES Marcia Ousley, 68 Former teacher Jan. 11, 1949 – June 6, 2017

Marcia Kay (Hines) Ousley, 68, North Manchester, passed away on June 6, 2017, at 12:32 a.m. Marcia was born in Rochester to Asa & Mildred (Morrett) Hines on Jan. 11, 1949. She married Homer Ousley Jr., on Aug. 11, 1979. She is survived by her husband, a niece, a great-niece, a great-great-nephew and her brother. Visitation was Friday, June 9, 2017, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Service was Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God, Silver Lake. Burial will be in Akron Cemetery, Akron.

David S. Watts, 68

David S. Watts, 68, passed away early Sunday, June 11, 2017, at his home in rural Warren. Arrangements are pending at Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home Hoskins, 66, North Manchester, collided in the 1200 block of SR 114 West with a vehicle driven by Denise A. Rohrer, 59, North Manchester. Citations June 5 Emily A. Witvoet, 23, Shelby, no vehicle registration and no proof of financial responsibility. Lashell L. Weaver, 30, Akron, no proof of financial responsibility. June 6 Gary Geisleman, 58, Claypool, no proof of financial responsibility. Kaylene M. Davila, 23, Findlay, Ohio, no proof of financial responsibility. June 7

Stanley L. Enyeart Jr., 62, North Manchester, no proof of financial responsibility and seatbelt violation. Jay B. Young, 95, North Manchester, disregarding a stop sign. Chad A. Russell, 42, Pierceton, no proof of financial responsibility. Kevin J. Butler, 63, North Manchester, no proof of financial responsibility. Dakota G. Hickman, 22, Fort Wayn, no proof of financial responsibility.

June 9 Payton T. Thomson, 19, Lagro, no proof of financial responsibility.

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North Manchester, seatbelt violation. Ashlynn N. Harrell, 25, Fort Wayne, speeding. Koltyn S. Alexander, 18, North Manchester, speeding. Timothy P. Flora, 37, North Manchester, expired plates. Arrests June 6 Beth A. Finnegan, 43, North Manchester, writ of attachment for maintaining a common nuisance, possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Cases June 9 At 10:39 a.m., battery report taken in the 700 block of North Wayne Street. At 1:26 p.m., fraud report taken in the 200 block of West 3rd Street. June 11 At 2 p.m., theft report taken in the 1100 block of West 4th Street. Fire June 4 At 8:50 p.m., 500 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist. June 5 At 3:52 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for an alarm. June 10 At 10:58 a.m., 300 block of South Buffalo Street for medical assist. At 12:50 p.m., 500

block of North Washington Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Edward E. Tait and Mary Jo Miley to Anthony D. Bowman, warranty deed. David A. and Amanda L. Lloyd to Marlon L. Garrett, warranty deed. 1000 S LLC to Amelia L. Roser, warranty deed. David S. Stephenson to Andrew Chinworth, warranty deed. Rebecca A. Glass to Laura and Charles J. Holley, warranty deed. Michael H. Weaver to Michael L. Weaver, quitclaim deed. Susan Y. Brown to Susan Y. and Claire E. Brown, warranty deed. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to Jessica M. Houlihan, corporate deed. Steven A. Wiles to Christopher S. and Stephanie R. Rogers, quitclaim deed. Ernest J. Krhin to Brad O. Moody and Rachel A. Highley, warranty deed. Bonnie K. Day to Daniel R. and Amie K. Jones, quitclaim deed. Pamela J. Dyson and Pamela J. Bowling to Roger E. Dyson, quitclaim deed. Roger E. Dyson to Shane M. and Jessie M. Whiteman, warranty deed. Kent and Lisa Ulrey to Steven G. and Lilia D. Hammer, warranty deed. Joshua S. Kiger to Joshua S. and Betsy Kiger, quitclaim deed. Jennifer L. Smith

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and Jennifer L. Martin to Jennifer L. Smith, quitclaim deed. Ronald M. and Deborah M. Denton to Christopher J. Wise, warranty deed. Permits Todd A. Brewer, porch. Dean Weaver, garage. Jeff and Angie Dale, new home. Cole B. Wyatt, pole building. Marriage Licenses

Tate A. Wooding, 22, and Katie J. Breidenbach, 21. Amber N. Martin, 32, and Allan L. Knight, 35. Barbara L. Steele, 54, and Robert D. Judy, 55. Melanie A. Strode, 20, and Courtney E. Davis, 20. Scott R. Green, 45, and Iva J. Davidson, 46. Travis A. Chamberlain, 26, and Allison M. Haupert, 22. Jeffrey Milton, 29, and Caroline Andersen, 28. Timothy S. Duell, 23, and Alyssa M. Mazelin, 20. Tina T. Easterday, 41, and Shane R. Floor, 38. Heather N. Salyers, 33, and Andrew G. Gillespie, 39. Cody D. Brown, 22, and Halie B. Sciotto, 21. Carrissa E. Ruby, 20, and Matthew J. Keene, 24. Derek T. F. Amann, 24, and Halle M. King, 22.

Sheriff releases May statistics By The Paper staff Wabash County Sheriff Bob Land has released the department’s statistics for May 2017. During the month, the department had: Traffic Citations (including Operation Pull-Over) 94 Traffic Warnings (including Operation Pull-Over) 173 DUI Arrests 4

Other Alcohol Related Arrests 0 Total Individuals Arrested 33 Total Felony Counts 25 Total Misdemeanor Counts 42 Total Drug Arrests 16 Total Felony Counts 15 Total Misdemeanor Counts 19 K-9 Deployments 30 Total Individuals Arrested from deploy-

ments 19 Total Criminal Cases Worked 59 Total Crashes Worked 40 Total Number of Transports 143 Total Number of Civil Process Papers Served 211 Total Number of Warrants Served 25 Total Number of Public Appearances 17 Total Number of Calls for Service 1,027

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September trial date set for NM shooting By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A September trial date has been set for a Columbia City woman accused of killing her ex-husband in North Manchester in May. The woman, Tiffany ChapmanLane, 32, is scheduled to go to trial on Sept. 26-27 in Wabash Circuit Court. She is charged with the May 25 shooting death of her ex-husband, Jacob Chapman, and the wounding of his current wife, Sarah Chapman, in their North Manchester driveway. Chapman-Lane is charged with murder,

attempted murder, aggravated battery and carrying a handgun without a license. She is currently being held without bond. She has entered a preliminary plea of not guilty. Chapman-Lane is being represented by attorney Lawrence M. Hansen of Noblesville. According to a probable cause affidavit filed by North Manchester Police Det. Randy Miller, Chapman-Lane contacted her ex-husband to inform him she had some paperwork for him. Chapman contacted NM Police, thinking that her delivering the paperwork

would violate a protective order the pair had, the affidavit continued. NM Police were en route to the scene when Chapman-Lane gave her ex-husband the paperwork. Mrs. Chapman then informed ChapmanLane that the police were coming to the scene, Miller wrote. It was then that she allegedly pulled out a handgun and fired three or four shots. Chapman fell to the ground and Mrs. Chapman grabbed Chapman-Lane, the paperwork continued Mrs. Chapman then turned her attention to her husband, unaware that she, too, had been shot. Chapman-Lane

began to leave, then allegedly turned back and shot Chapman several more times before leaving, according to the paperwork. Deputy Cody Gibson, in another probable cause affidavit, wrote that he was at the North Manchester Police Station when Chapman-Lane drove up and turned herself in. After advising police the gun was in the car, she declined to speak with police until she had first talked with a lawyer. Three of the charges against Chapman-Lane are felonies, while the gun charge is a misdemeanor.

3 arrested after complaint By The Paper staff At approximately 7:25 p.m. Monday, June 5, Wabash Police responded to a report of a disturbance at 438 W. Market St. According to a press release from Capt. Matt Benson, the department’s Public Information Officer, officers on scene, allege that while investigating the disturbance they had evidence to continue a drug investigation. They obtained a search warrant for the residence. Fred Nelson, 55, Wabash was arrested

FRED NELSON for a parole warrant, possession of methamphetamine, and of possession of a syringe. Frank E. Stambaugh , 34, Peru, and Erica J. Wrisk, 28, Wabash were also present in the resi-

FRANK E. STAMBAUGH dence and were both placed on a 72 hour hold pending drug related charges. All three were taken to Wabash County Jail. All suspected narcotics located will be

ERICA J. WRISK forwarded to the Indiana State Police Lab for confirmatory testing. Assisting Wabash Police were officers from the Drug Task Force, and Wabash County Sheriff ’s Deputies.

House fire under investigation By The Paper staff Wabash fire officials are still investigating the cause of a

home fire on Saturday night, June 10, Wabash Fire Chief Barry Stroup said Monday. The Wabash Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1200 Hazel St. at 5:36 p.m.. Upon arrival crews reported the home to be fully involved.

Occupants were not at home at the time of the fire. Off-duty firefighters were called in for assistance as well as Noble Township Fire Department. Wabash Police Department and Wabash County EMA also assisted at the scene. The fire was extin-

guished as of 8:30 p.m. All crews were back in service at 10:30 p.m. Damage is estimated at 175,000. The Wabash City Fire Department is investigating the cause and origin of the fire which appears to have started in front.

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Manchester Intermediate officials announce year-end honors Article provided

LAKETON — Officials at the M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School announced the yearend honor roll for the 2016-17 school year. Earning honors were: 4th Grade: Anna Addair, Sophia Anglin, Sophia Baird, Ava Baker, Marley Bellinger, Haley Betten, Campbell Bolinger, Micah Bordeaux, Levi Bordeaux, Ella Bradley, Addison Brubaker, Dixie Burrell, Aubrey Carroll, Ayla Cashdollar, Nicholas Cave, Nicole Cave, Ainsley Dahlstrom, Zaarik DeVore, Juliana Diaz, Lindsey Dill, Brilee Enyeart, Katie Flick,

Kadence Fox, Zoe Gephart, Luke Gish, Alexis Green, Macy Greer, Wynter Harris, Taylor Haupert, Cole Henderson, Ethan Hendrix, Kaelynn Kamp, Abigail King, J a c k s o n Maciejewski, Mason Mast, Evan McLaughlin, Brady Miller, Jocelynn Molina, Diego Myers, Taryn Naragon, Jordan Owens, Zachary Ozenbaugh, Tristan Paquera, Sabrina Patton, Leon Phillips, Elijah Poole, Citlali QuirozAlvarez, Colton Reffitt, Shadoe Richter, Carter Rodgers, Mason Rooney, Audrey Sanson, Angelica Saucedo, Cesar Saucedo, Caleb

Sautter, Molly Schannep, Tallon Selleck, Hannah Shepherd, Dymas Shorter, Manpreet Singh, Teegan Snyder, Thania Soto, London Spangle, Jaylynn Spriggs, Averi Thomas, Joshua Trout, Connor Trump, Simon Van, Carter Wagoner, Noelle Walt, Kami Wheat, Devin White, Wyatt Young. 5th Grade: Isaac Barrett, Carleigh Blevins, Kelsey Blum, Leyna Borgmann, Calvin Brown, Isaiah Burlingame, Ella Crawford, Olivia Davis, Ezra Dotson, Preston Duffy, Hannah Eberly, Ava Egolf, McKelvey Espeset, Evyn Fox, Jordyn Gephart,

Visitors look at various plants during the 2016 Wabash Garden Festival. Photo by Emma Rausch

Plans underway for 20th Garden Festival By The Paper staff

The Wabash Garden Festival committee is making plans for the 20th annual event. The festival will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. This year the committee is opening it up to more vendors and will once again have the event at Paradise Spring Park. Everything the festival is known for will be there with the addition of a bigger variety of vendors featuring everything from yard and garden equipment to mowers and tillers to landscaping ideas

and arts and crafts. “This year we’ll focus on recycling and making yard art, both practical and decoration, out of recycled garbage, old furniture, metals, wood, etc.,” Garden Fest co-chair Lisa Betzner. She went on to say she “hopes this year will include a wider variety of vendors to show off their landscaping, recycling and upcycling, outdoor kitchens, restoration projects and more to the community and to teach them to look for the art and usefulness in typically discarded materials.” Approximately 500 to 800 visitors have

visited the festival in recent years. And most of these visitors stay at the festival for three or four hours at a time, looking at the wares the vendors are displaying, eating lunch and checking out the chairs at the everpopular Chair Affair. Kids Programs will also return in the Wee Garden where children can make their own crafts and take them home. Those who would like to be a vendor for Wabash Garden Fest this year, can contact the committee at wabashgardenfest@gmail.com.

Sarah Hall, Payton Hamby, Emma Henson, Jacob Hesting, Carolyn Hoffmeyer, Kaidyn Howard, Katlin Hudson, Kennedy James, Antonio Jimenez, Melani Jimenez, Payton Jones, Sarah Kerlin, Breanna Knee, Sammie Lambert, Sophie Leckrone, Zaine Louvier, Paulette Martin, Gavin Martin, Evan Martynowicz, Jade McCullough, Carly Metzger, Maegan Metzger, Malia Metzger, Aymia Miller, Diego Munoz, Aliyah Nichols, Jaliyah Paige, Logan Penrod, Jacey Rhoades, Julia Rosen, Brayden Sanson, Kimberly Schroll, Riley Shock, Emersen Shoemaker, Gabrielle Simmers, Garrett Sites, Caleb Smith, Miriam Struble-Hedstrom, Emma Ulrey, Casen Vawter, Alexa Weaver, Kaydence Whennen, Dairish Zintsmaster 6th Grade: Trinity Akins, Aliala Atienza, Morgan Austin, Madison Baker, Mackenzie Beck, Kyler Benedict, Addilyn Bordeaux, Josie Briner, Will Brovont, Olivia Chavez, Ella Clifford, Tristan

Crum, Collin Cummins, Ian Davison, Rebecca Dingess, Alesha Edwards, Jackson Felgar, Caleb Flick, Kobe Flock, Madison Gano-Eldridge, Kaitlyn Gish, Kolby Haecker, Delani Henderson, Cristian Her nandez-Beck, Avery Isley, Raven King, Abby Love, Caden Marcum, Hope Martin, Skye McCullough, Mark McNeeley, Lanna Metzger, Luke Metzger, Jaci Naragon, Olivia Neal, Sarah Nulf, Trevor Renz, Gavin Rockwell, Kayden Schafer, Desteny Sellers, Cameron Shull, Muskaan Singh, Nicholas Snader, Kaydence Stevens, Harrison Sturtsman, Dakota Wilson, Liam York. Officials also announced the yearend perfect attendance list. Earning recognition were: 4th Grade: Marley Bellinger, Campbell Bolinger, Levi Bordeaux, Addison B r u b a k e r , C h r i s t o p h e r Burchett, Samantha Carroll, Ayla Cashdollar, Nicholas Cave, Nicole Cave, Levi Combs, Jose Cortes, Zaarik DeVore, Gage Durden, Bryce

Eldridge, Luke Gish, Alexis Green, Taylor Haupert, Cole Henderson, Ethan Hendrix, Jonathan Hernandez, Jacob Jones, Eliza Metzger, Diego Myers, Taryn Naragon, Peyton Neal, Izzabella Reed, Colton Reffitt, Shadoe Richter, Audrey Sanson, Angelica Saucedo, Cesar Saucedo, Molly Schannep, Tallon Selleck, Hannah Shepherd, Jaylynn Spriggs, Joshua Trout, Connor Trump, Ryan Tully, Carter Wagoner, Jeren West, Devin White, Wyatt Young, 5th Grade:, Isaac Barrett, Kelsey Blum, Leyna Borgmann, Slayden Burke, Steven Collins, Ava Egolf, McKelvey Espeset, Bryce Fletcher, Lily Flora, Jacob Hesting, Caysen Hobbs, Waylen Horne, Kaidyn Howard, Antonio Jimenez, Payton Jones, Gavin Martin, Evan Martynowicz, Jade McCullough, Tyler McLain, Maegan Metzger, Nathaniel Miller, Diego Munoz, Catrina Newell, Samuel Pyle, Brayden Sanson, Kimberly Schroll, Adia Selleck,

Emersen Shoemaker, Gabrielle Simmers, Finnegan Sincroft, Garrett Sites, Caleb Smith, Grace Smith, Miriam StrubleHedstrom, Casen Vawter, Caylee Walls, Alexa Weaver. 6th Grade: Jordan Ayres, Mackenzie Beck, Addilyn Bordeaux, Brock Casper, Olivia Chavez, Mason Clark, Ella Clifford, Diana Diaz , Jackson Felgar, Madison Gano-Eldridge, Steven Guerrero, Trevor Heath, Delani H e n d e r s o n , CristianHernandezBeck, Riley Hoagland, Jasmine Howard, Avery Isley, Raven King, Jarely Lopez, Abby Love, Morgan Lyon, Caden Marcum, Skye McCullough, Mark McNeeley, Lanna Metzger, Luke Metzger, Caden Miller, Jaci Naragon, Olivia Neal, Michael Ortiz, Trevor Renz, Gavin Rockwell, Franchesa Saucedo, Chad Schlemmer, Desteny Sellers, Cameron Shull, Jalynn Simcoe, Lane Stetzel, Harrison Sturtsman, Hannah Trout, Landon Veverka, Dakota Wilson, Maddox Zolman,

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Sports played for the pure fun of it College World Series By Bill Barrows

Amid the intensity and hype of the NBA Finals and the grind of the Major League Baseball season, there is a more innocent level of sports that can be seen all over Wabash County this time of year. The competitors are cutting their teeth on a number of levels and in a variety of sports. Let’s take a tour around and understand what goes on. High school spring sports have now ended. Baseball, softball, track and field, tennis and golf finished up about the time commencement had finished and a new crop of graduates left each building. Youth baseball is going on in several forms and organizations. Wabash Little League is probably the largest of those. There are four different variations of the league

BILL BARROWS starting with T-ball for the wee folks, then progressing to Coach’s Pitch then American and National League for ages 9-12. That is all played at the Field of Dreams, on the north side of town. The Senior League, ages 13-16, plays their games at the City Park. Wabash County Metro League Baseball play games in Lagro, Roann, LaFontaine and at S o u t h w o o d Elementary as well as a partnership with the

Wabash County YMCA teams that is based on the softball fields at the Field of Dreams. Speaking of softball, girls from the Wabash area play on teams through the YMCA in two age groups — 8-11 and 1214 — at the Field of Dreams. Those teams also play against teams from North Manchester that are based at the M a n c h e s t e r R e c r e a t i o n Association near the high school campus. There are also travel softball tourneys a couple weekends a month at the Field of D r e a m s . Furthermore, the Y Spring Soccer Program (ages PreK-K through grade 8) is also in full swing on Saturdays through June. High school basketball programs are engaged in summer leagues around the

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champions have Wabash County ties By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Southwood High School graduate Brennan Kelly pitched two innings of scoreless baseball on June 2 to help the Kankakee Community College baseball team capture the National Junior Collegiate A t h l e t i c A s s o c i a t i o n Division II World Series. Kankakee defeated Mercer County 11-5 in the final game of the doubleelimination tourney in Enid, Okla. Kelly is one of two Wabash County ties on the Kankakee team. Northfield High School graduate Bryce Shafer is in his second season as an assistant coach. “It was an unbelievable experience,” Shafer said. “It was a lot of fun. It was unbelievable how our guys stepped up and just took their game to

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Along with serving as assistant coach, Shafer also is helping with recruiting, and said he helped slightly in getting Kelly to attend the college. “He was a former Summit City Slugger, that’s who he played for in the summer, and that’s who I played for, so I had some contacts with their program, so I guess I had a little hand in it,” Shafer said. “But I wasn’t the only one.” Kelly, a freshman, “had an unbelievable season,” Shafer continued. “Coming in, we weren’t really sure what he would do for us. “He’s a left-handed kid who doesn’t have great velocity, but it has gotten a lot better.” Kelly earned the nicknamed “The Sponge,” Shafer said, “because he just soaks up everything you tell him.” “He’s an extremely hard working kid. He’s put on weight and his velocity has gone up. He works so much on his craft.” He throws four different pitches for strikes, the coach continued, noting he will throw them on any count. “He’s been unbelievable for us out of the bullpen,” Shafer continued. “He’s been a lifesaver for us.” Shafer picked up two wins in the regional tourney, earning the MVP award for that. A Valparaiso University graduate, Shafer spent five years in minor league baseball, including three with the Chicago Cubs system. Kankakee coach Todd Post contacted him and asked if he would be interested in coaching with the team. In addition, Shafer coaches varsity boys basketball at Peotone High School.

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Creativity, mistakes and exploration encouraged at Wabash summer art program By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Dozens of Wabash County youth picked up paintbrushes Monday, June 5, and kicked off the 2017 Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) summer art camp at the Charley Creek Gardens. During the camp’s three one- to two-week p r o g r a m s , Kindergarten through 12th grade youth will work with local professional artists to learn new crafting techniques and hone design skills. “The theme this year is color extravaganza,” artist Erica Tyson told The Paper of Wabash County. “So everything we do has something to do with color, color mixing, color creating, colorful objects.” The camps explore art techniques and crafts that aren’t typical to academic artistic classrooms, according to Candie Cooper McCoart, artist and program instructor. Tyson leads the S.T.E.A.M. (Science, T e c h n o l o g y, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) art camp, a relatively new program for Kindergarten to second grade students. Last year, the camp kicked off its first year after the VPA program finished, according to Tyson. “We did our S.T.E.A.M. lessons a couple weeks after the regular VPA ended, so it was at a different time,” she explained, noting that this year’s camp was purposefully mixed into the primary program schedule “so they can see what Candie (Cooper McCoart) is doing, see what the other big kids are doing and aspire to it.” Tyson’s group, which consists of 42 youth, have explored S.T.E.A.M. categories through child-friendly experiments tied to create art. “I’ll give you an example. Yesterday we did chemical reactions,” Tyson said. “So the kids created artwork with paint, but we put paint, baking soda and vinegar

inside a bag, then we talked about how a chemical reaction happens and then it created a gas, which exploded the plastic bag. We added math into as we had to measure our ingredients. We added engineering into it because we had to figure out how to make it so the baking soda did not react with the vinegar right away so we could get it closed. “We had the art portion of it, the scientific side and then the technology part was we put all of our videos and pictures onto Seesaw (an online, student-driven digital portfolio website). Incorporating all of that is actually easier than you think it is.” Artwork implements S.T.E.M. practices whether it specifically means to or not, Tyson later added. Cooper McCoart’s class exemplified Tyson’s thought as it crafted junk bugs from rulers, spare jewelry, eating utensils and other objects. “Engineering surfaces, contrast, that’s the thing. We really went into the mechanics on this one (craft) because we talked about how you can’t just stick a bunch of stuff together and expect it to stick,” Cooper McCoart told The Paper. “They have to really plan through it and learn that there’s a process to creating it.” Through color exploration, Cooper McCoart’s VPA program has taught youth how artists through different art styles and crafts use color to design a picture or make the viewer feel an emo-

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tion. “We’ve been doing anything and everything around color,” she said. “We started out studying an artist named Yoskay Yamamoto and he is an illustrator, he moved to the United States when he was 15(-years-old), and we talked about how cool it is you can go to his social media channels and drop him a message, ask him your questions because he’s a modern day artist. We’ve been studying his techniques with watercolor and illustration. “In my camps,” she later continued, “I really try to touch on if you’re into drawing, we’ll have something for you. If you’re a sculpture, we’ll have something for you. No matter if you think in 3-D or 2D, we will cover every area.” By covering all art forms, youth have room to learn and try new techniques, and, along the way, make plenty of mistakes and sometimes fail. “We talk about how … there are no ‘can’ts,’” Cooper McCoart said. “They’re going to do it. They’re going to see how easy it is and they’re going to feel better for trying. … And if it isn’t your jam, that’s ok maybe the drawing or the illustration part is. We try to help them find themselves.” As a professional artist, Cooper McCoart has been through her fair share of failures and experiencing the “I can’t do it” phases, only to later realize that “the can’ts don’t exist.” In the summer program, “you see the

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making something with their hands or singing a song or making something from noting, it’s those simple pleasures in life that even if they never end up being an artist, it’s something that makes them feel good.” At the VPA summer art program’s conclusion on Friday, June 16, the youth’s artwork will be hung in the Honeywell Center where it will be displayed until the art reception on Wednesday, June 28. The art reception, which will take place at the Honeywell Center, will recognize students for completing the program with a certificate presentation ceremony beginning at 5 p.m.

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Wabash County Transit seeks grant for software upgrade By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com When it files its budget this year, Wabash County Transit will be seeking a grant of nearly $48,000 for a new software suite. Beverly Ferry, CEO of Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc., presented the details of the grant and purchase at the Monday, June 12, meeting of the Wabash County Board of Commissioners. The organization is funded by grants through the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), which use federal and state money to fund similar rural transportation programs throughout the state. “This year, they’ve made some discretionary funds available for capital projects. They’ve made them available for cameras for the buses, and for scheduling software. We are applying, through this grant, not only for the operating [funds], but for the capital [funds], which would be for scheduling software,” Ferry said. Wabash County Transit previously purchased scheduling software using a federal grant, but with changes in the program the organization would like switch to a new program. The total amount it will apply for is $47,790, of which Wabash County Transit must raise 20 percent. “Even if we stuck with the same software, to move forward we would have to buy another plat-

form for $20,000 just to update,” Ferry said. “By switching, we can get a more userfriendly system. It is also one that will help us with productivity… it is a simpler, yet more accommodating software.” Ferry said that the organization will be requesting $244,906 from the federal government, and $111,493 through INDOT’s Public Mass Transit Funds (PMTF). In response to a request from Ferry, the commissioners passed Resolution 2017-85-03 giving Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc., permission to file for the necessary grants to continue operating and for the capital funds request. Additionally, Ferry said that Wabash County Transit is looking into changing to a point deviated route system, in which buses will run routes with several stops through the City of Wabash. The buses will deviate from these routes within a limited distance to pick up passengers who cannot make it to the bus stops. The proposed plan is based off of a 2016 study that showed users 59 and under had a strong interest in such a system. The proposed system will also allow for lower bus fares. “Part of the study was, have the rider fares become a barrier to service,” Ferry said. “We already knew that. Ever since we went from $1 and $2 fees to $2 and $4, that outpriced some people.” According to a

handout Ferry provided, Wabash County Transit’s current system of demand response service and standing rides will continue in areas far away from the bus stops. The new software will be a factor in whether the proposed point deviated route system will work. “You’ve got to have all that information together on one screen… currently, you can only see one vehicle at a time on the screen. You have to switch screens, and it takes time to reboot it. So, we need to update and make it an easier, more comprehensive system,” Ferry said. She noted that the organization is still in the planning stage for the new system, and that they will have public hearings regarding the proposed changes once they get closer to being ready to switch. “My goal would be that a year from now, we can be sitting here talking about how the first month went,” Ferry said, noting that there are still several steps before they get to that point. Additional news from the commissioner’s meeting included a partial jail report from Sheriff Bob Land. “I have 86 in our facility, 45 in Miami County, nine in Elkhart County and five in Wells County for a total of 145,” Land said. He also requested and was granted permission to hire James Austin as the department’s attorney following the passing of its previous attorney, Howard Williams, last February.

Blessings in a Back hosts tenderloin fundraiser By The Paper staff Blessings in a Backpack will be hosting a Richvalley tenderloins fundraiser Friday, June 16, in the Brandt’s Harley-

Davidson parking lot. From 4-8 p.m., visitors may purchase a meal with two pieces of meat for $9. Additional meat packages are also available.

Blessings in a Backpack is a nonprofit organization that feeds Wabash County youth who are at risk of going hungry on the weekends.

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Southwood Academic Awards honors outstanding youth By The Paper staff Southwood High School recognized more than 60 youth Monday, May 22, at the annual Academic Awards Program. The following students were honored for their academic achievements in the following categories: Agriculture: • Outstanding Ag Power Student: Luke Guyer • Outstanding Ag Business Student: Riley Whitesel • Outstanding Intro to Ag Student: Colton Jones • Overall Outstanding Ag Students: Luke Guyer, Colton Jones • Woman in Agriculture Award: Bailey Lucas • Heart of Agriculture Award: Zach Miller Art: • Outstanding Advance Art Students: Kassidy Atwood, Ruth Schultz Business: • Outstanding Personal Finance Students: Courtney Andrick, Adam Spaulding • Outstanding College & Careers Students: Shyla Judy, Daisy Sparks • Outstanding Computer Science Students: Derek Waymire, Nikita Jacobs • Outstanding Marketing Students: Joseph Brinson, Zach Ball • Outstanding Accounting Students: Kaitlyn Jones, Peyton Wilson • Outstanding Business Law Students: Jessica Bott, Clayton Spencer • Outstanding Intro to Business Students: Mersadez Highley, Jackson Simons • Outstanding Professional Career Internship Students: Makenna Dawes, Sterling Delauter, Danielle Wagoner, Ellie White English: • Outstanding Ninth Grade English Students: Kayla Mays, Daisy Sparks • Outstanding 10th Grade English Student: Courtney Andrick, Leshly Lopez Martinez • Outstanding 11th Grade English Student: Allen Warren • Outstanding 12th Grade English Student: Kassidy Atwood

• Overall Outstanding English Students: Kassidy Atwood, Emily Benner Family and Consumer Science (FACS): • Outstanding Housing & Interior Design Student: Makayla Bechtold • Outstanding Nutrition/Wellness Student: Bailey Lucas • Outstanding Child Development Student: Kelsey Burnham F o r e i g n Language: • Outstanding Spanish I Student: Grant Whitham • Outstanding Spanish II Students: Chase Guenin, Kim Hobson, Leshly Lopez Martinez • Outstanding Spanish III Student: Emily Benner Health and Physical Education: • Outstanding Health Students: Shyla Judy, Daisy Sparks • Outstanding Male PE Student: Lamoine Silvers • Outstanding Female PE Student: Sydney Helfin • Outstanding Advanced PE Students: Zach Ball, Robert Mettler I n d u s t r i a l Technology: • Outstanding CAD I Student: Nick Berlier • Outstanding CAD II Student: Brad Guyer Mathematics: • Outstanding Algebra I Students: Riley Adams, Teri Beachler, Kirsten Pecsenye • Outstanding Geometry Student: Daisy Sparks • Outstanding Algebra II Students: Ben Roudebush • Outstanding PreCalculus Student: Chase Guenin • Outstanding Calculus Student: Taylor Heath • Overall Outstanding Math Student: Emily Pence • Trig*Star Math Award: Kim Hobson Music: • Four Year Senior Music Award: Zach Brane Science: • Outstanding Earth/Space Science Students: Carina Mason, Kristen Warren • Outstanding Biology I Student: Daisy Sparks • Outstanding Anatomy & Physiology Student: Kassidy Atwood

• Outstanding I n t e g r a t e d Chemistry/Physics Student: Austin Davis • Outstanding Chemistry I Students: Kelsey Burnham, Courtney Gray, Ben Roudebush, Adam Spaulding • Outstanding Chemistry II Students: Chase Guenin, Katie Springer • Four Year Outstanding Science Student: Paul Farlow Social Studies: • Outstanding Psychology Student: Emily Benner • Outstanding Holocaust Student: Emily Benner • Outstanding United States History Students: Chase Guenin, Kaitlyn Jones • Outstanding AP US History Student: Parker Mays • Outstanding World History Student: Kloe Smith • Outstanding Current Events Students: Zach Ball, Kloe Smith • Outstanding Senior Social Studies Student: Makenna Dawes Presidential Academic Education Awards were presented to Emily Benner, Joseph Brinson, Makenna Dawes, Paul Farlow, Taylor Heath and Emily Pence. MSD of Wabash County Top Senior Awards were presented to Kassidy Atwood, Zach Ball, Emily Benner, Joseph Brinson, Makenna Dawes, Sterling Delaughter, Brooke Elliott, Nathanael Fadil, Paul Farlow, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath, Hannah King, Emily Pence, Tanner Proffitt, Danielle Wagoner, Peyton

Wilson and Brooke Wyatt Academic and Technical Honors Diploma candidates include Kassidy Atwood, Emily Benner, Joseph Brinson, Makenna Dawes, Nikole Dye, Brooke Elliott, Paul Farlow, Taylor Heath, Hannah King, Emily Pence, Tanner Proffitt, Logan Rasmussen, Cordell Sailors, Ruth Schultz, Danielle Wagoner, Peyton Wilson and Brooke Wyatt. Student Congress seniors recognized were Emily Benner, Makenna Dawes, Paul Farlow, Jeffrey Finicle and Taylor Heath. National Honor Society seniors include Kassidy Atwood, Emily Benner, Joseph Brinson, Makenna Dawes, Brooke Elliott, Nathanael Fadil, Paul Farlow, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath, Hannah King, Tanner Proffitt, Colton Shepler, Danielle Wagoner and Brooke Wyatt. MSD of Wabash County 100 Pt. Academic Awards were presented to Kassidy Atwood, Zach Ball, Emily Benner, Joseph Brinson, Makenna Dawes, Brooke Elliott, Paul Farlow, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath, Emily Pence, Danielle Wagoner and Brooke Wyatt. MSD of Wabash County 100 Pt. Academic Awards – 2017 Senior Recipients include Dayna Dale, Sterling Delaughter, Nathanael Fadil, Hannah King, Tanner Proffitt, Logan Rasmussen, Cordell Sailors, Ruth Schultz, Colton Shepler and Peyton Wilson.

MSD of Wabash County 100 Pt. Academic Awards – 2017 Junior Recipients include Alyssa Bitzel, Carson Blair, Jessica Bott, Chad Elliott, Kyrstin Gouveia, Chase Guenin, Ellie Hobbs, Kimberly Hobson, Nikita Jacobs, Kaitlyn Jones, Parker Mays, Makayla Proffitt, Lauren Rich, Haleigh Snyder, Katie Springer, Lucas Topliff and Allen Warren. Senior Athletic Achievement Awards were presented to Kassidy Atwood, Zach Ball, Matt Cox, Makenna Dawes, Brooke Elliott, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath, Blake Martz, Ashley Parson, Asher Teague and Ellie White. The Peter Boone Award was presented to Tim Charles and Trisha Charles. Peers Educating Peers (PEP) Senior Leadership Team Awards were presented to Dayna Dale, Makenna Dawes, Nathanael Fadil, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath, Devin Holmes, Matthew Klinger, Tanner Proffitt, Cordell Sailors and Asher Teague. The following scholarships were also awarded: Peers Educating

Peers Scholarships: Makenna Dawes, Nathanael Fadil, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath • IUK Wabash Scholarship: Erica Guyer • Beacon Credit Union Scholarship: Paul Farlow • Ford Meter Box Scholarships: Zach Ball, Matt Cox • Wabash Co. Farm Bureau Inc. Scholarships: Makenna Dawes, Jeffrey Finicle, Taylor Heath, Bailey Lundmark, Danielle Wagoner • LaFontaine Lions Club Scholarships: Kassidy Atwood, Emily Benner, Makenna Dawes • Tri-Kappa Scholarship: Kassidy Atwood • North Central CoOp Tom Small Memorial Scholarship: Makenna Dawes • MSDWC Education Association Scholarship: Kacey Koedel • MSDWC Board of Education Scholarship: Taylor Heath • Terry D. and Carol A Agness Memorial Scholarship: Paul Farlow • Briannon J. Curless Memorial Scholarship: Danielle

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Students at Northfield Jr. High School were recently recognized at Honor Day. Earning recognition were: Art Department Wabash County Art Show: Kayden Kruz, Jaidon Truman, Emma Hoover, Jenna Krom, David Linkenhoker, Maddie Lloyd, Chloe Miller, Dayne Pefley, Joseph, Webb, Jarrett Wilson, Elise Gottschalk, Carli Hawkins, Trinity Shockome, Trinnity Mitchell, Addie Baker, Aiden Gohring, Michael Fisher, Lyndsey Carter, Emma Bowling Physical Education Department Outstanding 7th grade students: Autumn Custer, Annie Schuler, Cody Copeland, Mason Meyer Outstanding 8th grade students: Lyndsey Carter, Kyra Kennedy, Michael Fisher, Jarrett Wilson English Department Outstanding 7th grade students: Emma Beall, Kyle Wynn, Nikki Drancik, Nico Bollan Outstanding 8th grade students: Elise Gottschalk, Logan Cox Top 7th grade RC Winners: 1st – Emma Beall, 2nd – Morgan Bever, 3rd – Ainsley Dale Top 8th grade RC Winners: 1st – Bethnei Hay, 2nd – Hunter Qualls, 3rd – Clay Herring Battle of the Books Team Members: Cassandra French, Bethnei Hay, Micah Higgins, Dayne Pefley, Hunter Qualls, Jacob Snyder, Maddy Lehman, Kaci Coonrod Anne Sullivan Award winner:

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From the IDHS Newsroom With Independence Day celebrations approaching, the Indiana State Fire Marshal is reminding Hoosiers about the safe and legal ways to buy fireworks. “Safety should be the first consideration for anyone planning to use fireworks, and that starts with only buying consumer-grade fireworks from authorized sellers,” said State Fire

Marshal Jim Greeson. Fireworks should only be purchased from retailers with valid Indiana fireworks sales permits issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security’s (IDHS) Fire and Building Safety Division, which is overseen by the State Fire Marshal. If a sales permit is not on display, it’s okay to ask an employee to see it before purchasing any kind of fireworks. If a fireworks retailer is

not displaying a copy of its permit and cannot present it, citizens can call the IDHS Division of Fire and Building Safety at 317-232-2222 to verify a retailer’s permit or report a retailer without a permit. Hoosiers should also keep the following in mind: By law, fireworks cannot be sold to or purchased by anyone younger than 18. Consider buying glow sticks instead of

sparklers for young children. Sparklers can burn at temperatures hot enough to melt glass. Check packages and labels to make sure only 1.4G consumer fireworks are purchased; any other types of fireworks are illegal for consumer sales or purchases in Indiana, and may be more explosive and dangerous. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

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Laketon residents celebrate Memorial Day Article provided

LAKETON — The Laketon-Pleasant T o w n s h i p Association had its Fifth Annual Memorial Day Car and Bike show Monday, May 29. The streets of Laketon were lined with car show entries from seven nearby counties. Music filled

the area with DJ Fast Cruisin’ Eddie; the American Legion Auxiliary served tenderloins, along with hot dogs, nachos and cheese and drink. Baked goodies, face painting for the kids and crafts by a local veteran were also available. At noon, the veterans were asked to assemble at the DJ

station as Fifth District Auxiliary President Linda Torpy led in singing the “Star Spangled Banner.” Following the pledge, Auxiliary President Tina James presented a tribute to the men and women serving and a thank you to all the veterans of today. Past D e p a r t m e n t President, Thelma

Butler, closed with a prayer. Taps was played as Fifth District American Legion Chaplain Jr. Hiner and Post 402 member Joe Bradley raised the flags, followed by group singing of “God Bless America. “ At 1:30 p.m., Auxiliary Unit No. 402 Vice-President

Miriam Linkenhoker and President Tina James presented Thelma Butler, Past D e p a r t m e n t Auxiliary President, recognizing her and thanking her for her years of Auxiliary and community work. They also presented her an American Legion Auxiliary Life Membership.

The Car Show CoChair Mike Snell, of Urbana, and the Association presented 25 plaques to ‘Best of Show’ entries. Specialty awards included: Best Paint, Jeff and Missy Smith, Rochester; Best Engine, Randy Crago, Huntington; Best Interior, Phil and Jenny Shafer, Andrews; Rat Rod,

Robin Brubaker, North Manchester; Best Theme, Caleb Provine, Wabash; Honorable Mention, Phil Pion, Fort Wayne; Top 3 Bikes: Butch and Connie Chaplin, Wabash; Tom Sickafus, North Manchester; and Chris Hawkins, Wabash.

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WIC changes may benefit Hoosier families From the ISDH Newsroom

INDIANAPOLIS— More Indiana families may be eligible for nutrition benefits through the Indiana Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under revised federal poverty guidelines that recently took effect. Indiana WIC is a supplemental nutrition program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and man-

aged by the Indiana State Department of Health. It provides healthy foods, breastfeeding support and nutrition education to pregnant women, postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers and children up to the age of 5 who are at health or nutritional risk and meet income guidelines. Indiana WIC helps provide healthy food to more than 143,000 eligible Hoosiers each month. “WIC provides expectant mothers,

infants and young children education and resources to develop healthy eating habits early in life,” Indiana WIC Director Eldon Whetstone said. “We have implemented changes to our food package allowing clients more choices in the foods they purchase. We also are pursuing greater use of technology to improve the WIC experience.” Income guidelines are based on gross

pay and household size. A pregnant woman counts as two household members. Under the revised

guidelines, a family of two making $30,044 a year can qualify for WIC benefits, while a family of four making

$45,510 a year is eligible. Individuals with incomes up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level are eligible for WIC. Families who receive Medicaid or Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) benefits already meet the income requirements. Families who do not qualify for these programs may be eligible for WIC because of its higher income limits. For a full list of guide-

lines by family size, v i s i t http://www.in.gov/is dh/19695.htm. Using WIC benefits is easy and convenient. All Indiana WIC participants now use an EBT card that allows them to purchase authorized foods anytime during their 30-day benefit cycle. For more information about Indiana WIC or to find a clinic, visit www.wic.in.gov or call 800-522-0874.

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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING RE: C.Y. 2018 Capital Assistance to purchase dispatching software for Wabash County Public Transportation.

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Notice is hereby given that, Wabash County Commissioners will provide an opportunity for a public hearing for the purpose of considering a grant for which federal capital assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, is being sought. Any person interested in a hearing must submit a request in writing that a hearing be held by Wabash County Commissioners within a ten (10) day period, after the publication of this notice. The project is generally described as follows: Description of Project • Project Period is January 1, 2018 – June 2019 • Project Applicant: Wabash County Commissioners • Public Transportation Operators: Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc.

INSURED & LICENSED

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• Replace existing demand response public transportation software with public transportation software to integrate demand response, point deviation and subscription service.

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• The estimated project cost is $54,785 with 80% federal match and 20% local match. Anticipated sources of local match will be a combination of private contributions and sponsorships, local government and grants.

We’ve Been Serving Wabash Since 1984. Permitted for the city of Wabash.

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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS: Powder coat management experience Experience w/automatic spray equipment Operation of conveyor lines Color changes & washer titrations Curing coated parts Quality workmanship Wastewater Operator Certification – a plus Ability to communicate effectively & lead others

We offer competitive wages & benefits. APPLY IN PERSON or SEND RESUME TO: (No phone calls please) Huntington Powder Coating, Inc. ATTN: Human Resources P.O. Box 590, Huntington, IN 46750 EMAIL: HR@HSMetal.com

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I N Q U I R I E S FO R F U L L & PA RT T I M E L A N D S CA PI N G/ CA R PE N TRY H E L P. A L S O I N N E E D O F S U MM E R H E L P. Must have driver’s license, be drug free and willing to work hard with minimal supervision. Must be willing to work over time. Pay is based upon experience.

Inquiries call:

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If a hearing is requested and scheduled Wabash County Commissioners will afford an opportunity for interested person, agencies and private transportation providers to be heard with respect to the social, environmental, and economic aspects of the grant. Interested persons may submit orally or in writing evidence and recommendations with respect to said grant at the public hearing.

A copy of the application is currently available for public inspection at Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc., 239 Bond Street.

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Southwood announces fourth quarter honor roll Article provided

1911 S. Wabash St. • Wabash, IN 46992 Phone: 260-563-8333

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Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School has announced its honor roll lists for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. All A High Honor Roll: Grade 7: Maddison Hunter, Beau Kendall, Haley, Trista Roser, Ashley Smith, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel

Grade 8: Maggie Ball, Taylor Barnett, Aaliyah Douglass, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Connor Rich, Braden Sweet, Breklynne Swisher Grade 9: Ariel Benner, Sydney Helfin, Luke Hunsberger, Shyla Judy, Kayla Mays, Kirsten Pecsenye, Gordon Seacott, Daisy Sparks, Grant

Whitham Grade 10: Courtney Andrick, Logan Arnold, Kelsey Burnham, Leshly Lopez Martinez, Liam McGouldrick, Hannah Miller, B e n j a m i n Roudebush, Kloe Smith, Adam Spaulding, Derek Waymire Grade 11: Alyssa Bitzel, Jessica Bott,

Kyrstin Gouveia, Chase Guenin, Kimberly Hobson, Kaitlyn Jones, Parker Mays, MaKayla Proffitt, Lauren Rich, Allen Warren Grade 12: Kassidy Atwood, Zachary Ball, Emily Benner, Joseph Brinson, MaKenna Dawes, Brooke Elliott, Taylor Heath, Alberto Ortega, Ashley Parson, Emily Pence, Cordell Sailors, Brook Wyatt All A/B Honor Roll: Grade 7: Madeline Bailey, Rylee Barney, Joseph Bland, Jarrett Craft, Ethan Dyson, Madison Hipskind, Haley Lanning, Marissa Metzger, Reese Shepherd, Brayden Smith, Ashton Steele, Bailey Wyatt, Bryce Wyatt Grade 8: Logan Barley, Madison Clark, Ezra Dale, Isabel Davis, Emilly Devore, Natalie Doan, Alexander Farr, Jacob Figert, Adam Getz, Natalie Haycraft, Memphis Hiner, Kyla Jacobs, Gracen Kelley, Isaac King, Capri Lambert, Homero Lopez Martinez, Alivia Lucas, Erin McGouldrick, Evan McGreevy, Shantel Re e c e r- C r ab t re e, Carson Rich, Zachary Roudebush, Madison Snyder, Elijah Sutton, Jayden Timmons, Alix Winer, Mason Yentes Grade 9: Riley Adams, Melissa Bailey, Teri Beachler, Nicolas Berlier, Skylar Burnsworth, Payton Deeter,

August Elliott, Carson Heath, Victoria Holloway, Madison Johnson, Colton Jones, Kandis Keel, Erin Lehner, Shayleigh Moorman, MaKenna Pace, Matthew Poor, Tyler Proffitt, Jackson Simons, Allison Steele, Laney Temple, Jasmine Whitmer, Elissa Wiley Grade 10: Cameron Ball, Madeline Ball, MaKayla Bechtold, Jessica Brubaker, Jessie Bunnell, Draven Doan, Morgan Farr, EvaElena Goff, Courtney Gray, Ashley Lengel, Tyler Lynch, MaKenna Norman, Caroline Oliver, Quentin Perry, Alissa Pershing, Courtlin Poe, Kiana Simpson, Clayton Spencer, Luke Winer, Isabelle Wysong Grade 11: Olivia Adams, Spring Applegate, Carson Blair, Meghan Daub, Chad Elliott, Drue Gentry, Mersadez Highley, Ellie Hobbs, Lorynn Hunt, Nikita Jacobs, Keegan King, Phillip Klinger, Bailey Lucas, Kelsey Niccum, Matthew Nose, Tony Ricketts, Summer Sisco, Haleigh Snyder, Katie Springer, Latasha Thomas Grade 12: Zachary Brane, Dayna Dale, Sterling Delaughter, Nikole Dye, Nathanael Fadil, Paul Farlow, Jeffrey Finicle, Tyler Gatchel, Kacey Koedel, Mason Lloyd, Bailey Smith, Danielle Wagoner, Ellie White, Peyton Wilson

312 Chestnut Street • Wabash

1,063 est. sq. ft. 2-3 Bedrooms. 1 Bath. Dining Room. Living Room. Kitchen with washer, dryer, refrigerator, and built-in stove with wall oven. Pantry, furnace, and Central Air. Vinyl siding and storm windows. 1 car garage. 2 large sheds. 2 large lots.

58,63000

Call 260-563-6367 for appointment.