The Paper of Wabash County - Nov. 15, 2017, Issue by The Paper of Wabash County

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Butchers withdraw complaint about boat ramp in Lagro By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Brenton Yarger shows off the outfit he will wear while raising funds for Shop With a Cop. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Glenn and Sheila Butcher, who have spearheaded the group Concerned Citizens and Landowners United’s efforts against Wabash River Trail’s proposed 33-mile bike trail, are dropping their complaint about a boat ramp in Lagro. The Butchers, in a letter to The Paper of Wabash County on Monday afternoon, wrote, “We will be releasing the DNR Hearing on the boat ramp in Lagro, since it is complete and has beautified Lagro, and we plan on using it in the future.” They said the ramp and associated projects – public restrooms and a new pavilion in downtown Lagro “have improved the appearance of Lagro,” Indiana.” The ramp, located just east of State Road 524 in downtown Lagro, was put by WRT

with work starting in December 2016. The work began without WRT having received proper permits from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The DNR, earlier this year, approved after-thefact permits. That prompted the initial complaint from the Butchers and the group. “We feel Wabash County Commissioners and WRT are now aware of projects that pertain to flood plain areas will need plans submitted to the building commission prior to construction, and that proper permits need to be acquired before work begins from IDEM, DNR, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,” the Butchers wrote. “Property owners permission needs to be asked for and a signed lease agreement (obtained) when working in flood plain area.” In addition, they said, rights of way from Duke Energy and INDOT need to approved before work begins, not after the fact.

“We want to protect the Wabash River and make sure drainage issues are addressed to protect agriculture land,” the couple wrote. “The DNR addressed the erosion problems at the boat ramp and made sure the right vegetation was applied.” While the Butchers have dropped the complaint about the boat ramp, they are keeping in place a complaint about a proposed pedestrian bridge over Lagro Creek. “We will be keeping the DNR hearing for the bridge crossing at Lagro Creek in hopes to preserve the historical Kerr Lock No. 14 tow path, steps where the Wabash Erie Canal workers entered in and off the canal boats to use tow path to walk with mules to pull canal boats through the locks,” they wrote. “Lagro was Miami Indian land, part of Act of Congress 1824 for Canal Land, 1826 Miami Treaty, from canal to rails Indiana

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Local youth to raise funds for Shop With a Cop By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The holiday season will soon be here, and with it are many familiar sites and sounds. Those include colorful light displays on homes, businesses and, of course, the Wabash County Courthouse. It also includes Brenton Yarger, a Northfield High School freshman, who has already started his annual quest to raise funds for the Wabash County Shop With a Cop program. Brenton and his grandfather, Dave Jackson, braved rain and cold temperatures the weekend of Nov. 3-4 to stand outside of Walmart seeking donations to help the local program. He also will be back several times during the holiday season, hoping to reach his goal of raising $10,000 this year, topping last year’s goal total of $9,530. “We’re almost at $2,000 already,” Brenton told The Paper of Wabash County. While the goal is lofty, Brenton said he didn’t have any second thoughts about raising funds again this year. “I just like helping kids,” he said. “I never thought when I was 6- or 7-(years-old) that I would be in charity work.” He primarily raises the funds through seeking donations from the public. However, he also recycles scrap metal and has (continued on page 4)

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Jean Leakey (center) shares one of many stories she collected during her time in the healthcare industry, cracking up Jonathan Cornell (left) and Steve Hentgen (right) as well as audience members at the 23rd annual Parkview Wabash Hospital Gala Saturday night, Nov. 11. Photo by Emma Rausch

Leakey honored at Hospital Gala By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com With more than 60 years in the healthcare industry, Jean Leakey had more than a few stories to share at the 23rd annual Parkview Wabash Hospital Gala Saturday night, Nov. 11. Described as a pioneer in Wabash County healthcare, Leakey, 91, is known for starting up the Friendly Nursing Home with her husband Dale in the 1960s, serving as a medical assistant for Dr. Robert Rauh and Dr. Stephen Fassino for 23 years, and for volunteering at Parkview Wabash and Wabash County Hospital as a chaplain for 18 years. At the nursing home, “there were two sisters,” Leakey told Steve Hentgen, Foundation Board of Directors chair, and an audience of nearly 300. “One sister was a patient and (the other) came every day to visit her. Well, when the sister passed

away, (the other) asked me to do something for her. “I’m sure you’ve never had this happen,” she said to Hentgen, “but she was at North Manchester at their funeral home and she brought two different robes and she wanted to know if I’d try them on and lay in the casket. “And I did,” she admitted as an uproar of laughs broke out from the crowd. On Saturday night, the Parkview Wabash Foundation honored Leakey as the 2017 Healthcare Hero. “I’m very humbled believe me,” Leakey told The Paper of Wabash County, “and it’s just a great honor to know that people had enough trust in me for me to take care of their loved ones, come in and pray with them, and to know that we live in a wonderful community.” In addition, veterans were also honored in (continued on page 5)

Wabash Superior Court Judge Amy C. Cornell, Wabash Superior Court Judge will be sworn in at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 at 4 p.m. in the Superior Courtroom, 2nd floor, Wabash County Judicial Center, 59 W. Hill Street, Wabash/ Chief Justice Emeritus Brent Dickson of the Indiana Supreme Court will administer the oath. A reception will take place immediately following the ceremony at the Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill Street, Wabash. Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced Amy Conner Cornell as his appointment to the Wabash County Superior Court on Oct. 13, 2017. Cornell succeeds Judge Christopher M. Goff, who was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court in June. Following her graduation from law school, Cornell was a judicial clerk to Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson and later served as an administrative law judge for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development and maintained a private practice. In addition to her law degree, Cornell also received a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. She (continued on page 4)

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Area pilots attend training session By The Paper staff The City of Wabash Municipal Airport, Board of Aviation Commissioners and Northern Indiana Aviation recently hosted a training session for pilots. The Federal Aviation Administration was represented by George

M. Ballad of the Great Lakes Region FAA safety Team (FAASTeam), along with Lew Owens to lead the training.

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Manchester FFA team places sixth at state competition FFA students evaluated a total of four holes for the competition. Two holes were evaluated for potential homesite spots and the other two were evaluated for potential agriculture p r o d u c t i o n areas. Students had to check for soil tex-

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NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester FFA soil judging team finished sixth in the the State Soil Judging Career Development event in Vincennes on Saturday, Oct. 14. The team finished only seven points away from the 5th place team. In April, the top five teams will travel to Oklahoma to compete in the N a t i o n a l Competition. There were a total

Manchester High School students participating on the soil judging team that placed sixth in the state contest are (from left) Tyler Sivits, Justus Metzger, Guy Stephan, Sheila Winger, Skyler Michel. Photo provided of 330 students competing from the state of Indiana. Manchester was rep-

resented by five students: freshmen Justus Metzger, Guy Stephan, Sheila

Winger, sophomore Skyler Michel, and senior Tyler Sivits. All of the MHS stu-

tures, soil drainage, soil color, soil parent material, soil erosion, soil landforms, soil slope, and soil limiting layers. In addition, the homesite pits were evaluated for water usage suitable for humans in a potential home.

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dents placed in the top 75, with Sheila Winger placing 10th individually.

Thursday is Great American Smokeout By The Paper staff About one in five US adults smoke cigarettes. According to the American Cancer Society, excluding secondhand smoke, smoking is estimated to cause 32 percent of all cancer deaths in the US, including 83 percent of lung cancer deaths in men and 76 percent of lung cancer deaths in women. Fortunately, the past few decades have seen great strides in changing attitudes about smoking, understanding nicotine addiction, and learning how to help people quit. Today, the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event is celebrated by

keeping the need to quit smoking before the public and to discourage anyone from ever starting to smoke cigarettes. Every year, on the third Thursday of November, smokers across the nation take part in the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout. They may use the date to make a plan to quit, or they may plan in advance and quit smoking that day. The Great American Smokeout event challenges people to stop using tobacco and helps people learn about the many tools they can use to help them quit and stay quit. Call Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition at 260-2742920 for the help to get

you started and successful to quit. Or call the state quit line, 18 0 0 - Q U I T - N O W. Quitting tobacco is not easy, but it can be done. Whether you’re a smoker, someone who uses smokeless tobacco, or someone trying to help a friend or loved one, you’ll find the needed information and help by making the call. The Great American Smokeout event has helped dramatically change Americans’ attitudes about smoking. These changes have led to community programs and smoke- free laws that are now saving lives across the country. Annual Great American Smokeout events began in the 1970s, when smoking

and secondhand smoke were common. Each year, the Great American Smokeout event draws attention to preventing the deaths and chronic diseases caused by smoking. Because of individuals and groups that have led anti-tobacco efforts, there have been significant landmarks in the areas of research, policy, and the environment: Those states with strong tobacco control laws are now reaping the fruits of their labor. From 1965 to today, cigarette smoking among adults in the United States decreased from 42 percent to about 17 percent. Strong smoke-free policies, media campaigns, and increases in the

Local hospice group merges with Parkview By The Paper staff

Wa b a s h - M i a m i Home Health Care and Hospice has merged with Parkview Home Health & Hospice, Parkview Wabash Hospital officials a n n o u n c e d Wednesday, Nov. 8. Since 1979, Wabash-Miami Home Health Care and Hospice has served our community with high-quality home health and hospice services. The merger expands resources to include; skilled nursing care; physical, occupational, and speech therapy; home health aide services; medical social work services; home infusion serv-

ices; and dietary guidance. “Parkview Wabash Home Health and Hospice will continue to provide the same high level of care you have come to depend upon and

trust, said Marla Cummins, BSN, Clinical Manager, Parkview Home Health and Hospice, Wabash branch. “As Parkview Home Health & Hospice, we will continue to serve

our community from the same location, with the same expert staff. Only our name will change. “We look forward to serving you for many years to come.”

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North Miami teams advance to national soil contest City. North Miami had a successful day placing first, second and third in the masters division. In the Senior division North Miami brought home a second, fourth, sixth and 10th place finish. The winning masters team consisted of Austin Carter, Makinzie France, Braxton Gunter, and Blake Sadowsky. Their top score also secured the “Silver Spade” award for coach Jim Wildermuth. Master judger Maggie Working took home overall individual honors by placing first out of all Master judgers. Other top Master placers for

By The Paper staff DENVER — The North Miami FFA Chapter participated in the State Soils Contest on Oct. 13-14 in Knox County, near Vincennes. The state contest consists of four divisions including junior high, senior high FFA, senior high 4-H, and a Masters category. The Masters category is for senior high judgers that have previously competed at the national contest in Oklahoma City. The top five senior 4-H and top five senior FFA teams in the state advance to represent Indiana in the national contest held each May in Oklahoma

Members of the North Miami soil judging teams are (front, from left) Coach Jim Wildermuth, Will Herrell, Allie Smith, Makinzie France, Bailey Keim, Kate Cobler, Maggie Working, Austin Carter, Zane Hanaway, Hayley Anderson; Lincoln Wildermuth (second row, from left), Clay Wildermuth, Anna Eckrote, Cameron Early, Blake Sadowsky, Braxton Gunter, Eilee Deniston, David Beck, Kendra Donaldson, Taylor Hoover, Britney Stroud; Cody Francis (third row, from left), Levi Butler, Gavin Dyson, Hannah McVay, Abby Pfaffenbach, Josh Hinkle, Ethan Butcher, Trey Mettler, Owen Hileman, Jessa Wilhelm, Cain Clingaman. Photo provided North Miami included Blake Sadowsky 11th, well as the fourth place coming May. The 6th Top finishers in the Austin Carter with a and Braxton Gunter senior FFA team of and 10th place teams senior division from tie for second, 12th. David Beck, Cameron consisted of Hayley North Miami included Makinzie France The second place 4-H Early, Bailey Keim, and Anderson, Cain Hayley Anderson fourth, Kate Cobler Senior division team of Josh Hinkle earned the Clingaman, Zane third, Lincoln sixth, Abby Ethan Butcher, Trey honor of representing Hanaway, Will Herrell, Wildermuth fifth, Clay Pfaffenbach seventh, Mettler, Clay Indiana at the National Britney Stroud, Taylor Wildermuth seventh, Cody Francis eighth, Wildermuth, and Contest held in Hoover, Anna Eckrote Britney Stroud 8th, Hannah McVay 10th, Lincoln Wildermuth as Oklahoma City this and Owen Hileman. and Josh Hinkle 11th.

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Brenton is back raised nearly $200 by doing so. “One man has donated a riding lawnmower for him to sell,” Brenton’s grandmother, Brenda Jackson said. “He donated it and told him to get whatever he could for it. It’s a nice one, too.” Brenton is in his seventh year of raising funds, and is clos-

ing in on $30,000 donated to Shop With a Cop. In the first six years, he’s raised $29,092.21 to be exact. One thing is different with Brenton’s collection efforts this year. In years past, he has worn a replica Wabash Police Department uniform. But he’s not going to do so this year. “I’m not wearing

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my uniform this year for safety reasons,” he said. “The cops didn’t want me wearing my uniform unless there’s another cop out there watching me. “I agree with the cops, but yet I don’t agree because I usually get more money in my uniform.” Mrs. Jackson said Brenton, who now

stands about 5-feet, 11inches tall, is as tall or not taller than many of the officers and, from a distance, can look like a real policeman. Local officers did volunteer to stand watch over Brenton on the days he’s seeking donations. But, Brenton being Brenton, put the needs of the police officers first, and agreed not to wear it. “I couldn’t do that, take them away from their families,” he said. Instead of the uniform, he will wear a vest that has his name and a photo of him dressed in his policeman’s uniform. He does plan on wearing the uniform on Dec. 16, when the local Shop With a Cop program takes place. Brenton will resume his quest from 5-9 p.m. Nov. 17 at Walmart. Other hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 18, Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2-3. “I thank the public for their donations,” he said. “Every penny will help. Also, if you have cans to donate, you can contact my grandma through Facebook.” He also thanks

Walmart manager Justin Ramsey for allowing him to solicit funds outside the building. “He’s very, very helpful and very, very nice,” Brenton said. In a related matter, Chad Galligan, vice president of the Wabash Fraternal Order of Police No.83, thanked all of the program’s supporters. “We understand quite a few of our city and county residents have acquired cell phones and no longer have a land line so as you know, it’s been difficult to reach some of our benefactors,” he continued. “If we haven’t contacted you and you would like to support our Wabash County children with the Shop With A Cop program our lodge number for Wabash County is 260-563-2157. “Also, you may drop off your donation to the Wabash Police Department, 1340 Manchester Ave. Wabash.” In 2016, the program assisted 257 area children. Galligan said organizers expect at least that many for this year’s program, as well.

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Leakey honored at Hospital Gala ...continued from the front page recognition of Veterans Day. Funding raised at the gala will go toward the education of pregnant women and their families to celebrate the opening of a OB unit at the new hospital “come June,” according to Howard Halderman, co-emcee. “For Parkview, it’s been an exciting almost-three years in partnership with the former Wabash County Hospital,” Halderman said. “We are so excited about the completion of the new hospital. I know it’s on target and will probably be completed sometime late spring, and the grand opening, the big move, which will be an astronomical undertaking, will be in June. So we’re a few short months away from that, and I know the staff and everyone else in in the community is very excited about what that will bring to our community.” After asking for a round of applause for those that served in the healthcare industry and armed forces, Halderman said, “True heroes are those who sacrifice for the greater common good, and when you think about those who serve in healthcare, those who serve in the military, those who serve in our police, fire, first responders, those are definitions, in my opinion, of true hero with the work that they do.” Leakey said she was encouraged to take care of Wabash thanks to receiving “a good healthy background” from her parents. “They told me the path to go and I followed it,” she explained. “So I just praise the Lord that I was able to follow the path that He laid out for me.” While giving the invocation, Leakey prayed in thanks for “the great honor that was bestowed” upon

her. “And we thank the people in Wabash who voted for me and had confidence in me and everything I’ve done in the last 91 years, I guess,” she continued. “We ask you now, Lord, to bless each one here … and Lord we are thankful we are getting a new hospital here. We know we need it and are so glad for an OB coming here.” She also prayed in thanks for the City of Wabash mayor, the first responders, doctors, nurses and employees of the hospital. “We thank them for following in the footsteps for being caring for each one of us,” Leakey said. Before accepting her award, Leakey shared some of her favorite memories in the healthcare industry, and received more than a few laughs from the audience and co-emcee Jonathan Cornell. “Well my sister (Gwen Dixon) also was a beautician for 30 years and when we had the nursing home, she would come over and fix the ladies’ hair once a week,” Leakey said. “We had a lady by the name of Mama Bradley and she was 100-years-old and the minute Gwen would start doing her hair, just touching it, Mama would go ‘Ugh ow!’ “Mama passed away and I asked Gwen to come to the funeral home … to do her hair and Gwen said, ‘Oh I don’t think I can.’ I said, ‘I’ll go with you. You’ll be fine.’ Well we did and we got in there and we went back and Gwen said, ‘Oh I don’t know.’ And I said, ‘You’re fine.’ “Any ways, she got her just ready to wash her hair. Gwen just touched her and as she touched her, I went ‘Ugh!’” Even Dixon chimed in with story suggestions for the healthcare

Jean Leakey waves to her family during the main event of the Parkview Wabash Foundation Gala on Saturday, Nov. 11. Photos by Emma Rausch hero to share. “Tell them about the time I wanted to give a patient water,” Dixon shouted from the audience. “Oh,” Leakey chuckled. “This is another story about my sister, Gwen, and I’m sorry I wasn’t smart enough back in the ‘60s to write a book. Well this lady, this patient, well you know how they are. Well, I’m 91(-years-old) and I know how I am part of the time. … So this lady kept saying, ‘I’m thirsty. I want water.’ And I knew she was like that and I told Gwen, ‘Now don’t give her a drink of water.’ Well, we walked on to another patient’s room and of course (Gwen) lagged behind and gave this patient some water. “Then she came in drenched. She said, ‘Why didn’t you tell me?’ I said, ‘I didn’t have to tell you. I said don’t give her any water.’ Well (the patient) took a sip of water … and then threw it on (Gwen). You know, these are just facts of life. “Take the good. Take the bad,” Cornell said. “It’s just like a llama,” Leakey contin-

Jean Leakey (middle row, center) poses for a photo with her family after receiving the 2017 Healthcare Hero award.

ued. “You know a llama, they don’t like something, they’ll spit on you. So I guess the thing with this here, if you’re around somebody and you don’t know about them, they might be a llama to you. So watch out.” Hentgen, Foundation Board of Directors chair, presented Leakey with a crystal plaque. “Jean, on behalf of the Wabash Parkview Hospital and all of its employees and for everybody that has worked for Parkview Wabash and Wabash County Hospital prior to that, and all the people that you worked with, this is an honor that’s well deserved,” Hentgen said. “I am honored and, more so than that, privileged to present this award to you.” By becoming the 2017 Healthcare Hero, Leakey told The Paper that she “absolutely” hopes to inspire others “and not only that.” Leakey presented

Foundation Board Chair Steve Hentgen presents Jean Leakey with the 2017 Healthcare Hero award, a crystal plaque commemorating Leakey’s efforts to local healthcare and wellness. gala attendees with a call-to-action. “Since I do the chaplaincy at the hospital, I’m really in need of at least two or three more volunteers to come and say that they’d like to do it,” she explained, adding, “because we need it. It’s not only the patients that need it, but it’s the people that care for the patients that are there that help too. “It’s really great to be able to do this for the community.”

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Butchers withdraw complaint about boat ramp in Lagro ...continued from the front page Service Corp deed rail land back to land owners in 19411942 Lagro is full of rich history.” A DNR hearing on the matter scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 8, was postponed for the third time. Mark Frantz, attorney for Wabash River Trail, withheld comment on the matter Monday, noting that nothing has been filed yet with the DNR to withdraw the complaint.

The Butchers reiterated that they are not against development in Lagro, nor are they against those who enjoy riding bicycles. “We are not antibike, anti-economics, nor anti-Lagro development we just want the proper process followed to protect private property owner, public safety and security, environmental impact, and historical (preservation),” they wrote. “We asked Wabash River Trail to sign an agreement that they would

agree to do these things into the future but they are unwilling to do that, so as concerns citizens and landowners we will continue to watch, listen and act if needed to assure the right organizations are notified to make sure Wabash County, Indiana, state and federal laws are adhered to.” Frantz did respond to the allegation that WRT officials declined to sign the agreement. “The Butchers offered a proposal to settle the appeal of

the DNR’s boat launch permit that would have required the Wabash River Trail to act in a way that could be construed as a violation of the Internal Revenue Code, which would put the Wabash River Trail’s tax exempt status at risk,” he said. “While we could not agree to such a proposal, the Wabash River Trail will follow the proper process set forth by law for the application and issuance of all required permits.”

Commissioners delay Ogden Road vote By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com Laketon residents will still have at least one more week with the stop signs on Ogden Road at 200 West. The Wabash County Board of Commissioners tabled a vote on an amendment to the 2012 ordinance that established the three-way stop just north of Laketon at its Nov. 13 meeting. County Attorney Steve Downs presented the amendment to remove the stop signs on Ogden Road in response to County Highway Superintendent John Martin presenting a 47-signature petition at the commissioners’ Nov. 6 meeting requesting that the stop signs be removed. “I’d like to take some more time before we vote on this,” Commissioner Barry Eppley said. Epply told the News-Journal that he wanted more information about the intersection before putting the amendment to vote. “I’ve been contacted by some law enforcement that were questioning the removal of the stop signs, and I want to get a further reading on the opinions [about the stop],”

Eppley said. “It’s more convenient, I understand, to just drive through without stopping, but since there’s a stop in place... I want to get it studied before we just remove it.” The commissioners also heard from Wabash County resident Lisa Shanabarger, who has attended previous commissioners’ meetings to discuss drug use in the county. “I know we always have a jail overcrowding, and my concern and comment on that is, how many are drug related?” she said. “Jails and prisons do not help our addicts.” Sheriff Bob Land said that between 44 and 47 percent of Wabash County inmates are being held on drug-related charges. “Lisa’s been in my office several times, and we do talk about drug treatment. [County probation officers] did get $26,200 for jail inhouse treatment, and we are doing that program with our people in Miami County, the MRP program. So, we are doing what we can right now, and of course, as Lisa said, we will somewhere need to find the money for treatment

centers,” Land said. Chairman Scott Givens noted that the Wabash County Health Department is looking into grants for drug treatment. Shanabarger also thanked the commissioners for their efforts to address her concerns. In another matter, commissioners approved roadwork on Singer Road north of 1100 North. Martin requested approval for a permit for the project from Eads and Son, who will replace an 18-inch tile under the road. Martin also requested and was granted permission to take an additional appropriations request of $20,000 to the county council for equipment repairs, citing the need to repair the highway department’s loader before winter. Land provided the weekly jail report, saying that there are 82 inmates in the Wabash County Jail, with an additional 49 being held in Miami County, one in Elkhart County and one in Blackford County. “Last week’s average was 81.57; we had 14 new book-ins and five transports, and our peak population was 85,” he added.

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Beacon raises $40,000-plus for Riley By The Paper staff Employees at Beacon Credit Union’s 20 branches located across 11 counties in Indiana completed their yearlong fundraising focus for Riley Children’s Hospital Foundation. Through canvas events, local restaurant tip nights, decorating contests, raffles, and bake sales, Beacon employees and members were able to raise $40,500. President/CEO Kevin Willour said, “We are so blessed to have a facility of this caliber serving the needs of Hoosier children. Beacon Credit Union would like to thank our generous member-owners in helping us support Riley Hospital for Children.” The hospital’s foundation offers hope to thousands of families seeking help for seriously ill and injured

Riley Children’s Foundation representative Alane Helmer accepts a check from Kevin Willhour, president/CEO of Beacon Credit Union. Photo provided children; help that only Riley Hospital for Children can provide. The hospital opened in 1924 as the state’s first hospital exclusively for children and is home to the state’s largest pediatric research program. Beacon Credit Union is a proud supporter of Riley Children’s Hospital and the hope and care they bring to families.

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Workers installed a new roof on the Stockdale Mill early in November. The old leaking shingles were removed, plywood sheeting was added, and painted steel panels were laid down providing years of security to the mill structure and milling machinery. Funding was provided by designated donations from mill supporters as well as a grant from the Wabash County Community Foundation. The Stockdale Mill Foundation wishes to thank all who supported this essential endeavor. THE ROANN COV-

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ERED BRIDGE Lions Club met on Nov. 2 at the Roann town hall. President Rick Morris called the meeting to order and led the members in the pledge to the American flag. In old business Keith Ford gave an update on the caboose that Dick Siders wants to donate to the Lions Club and the Roann Heritage Group. He reported that Dick had met with lawyer Kristina Lynn to get the paper work written for Dick’s donation of the caboose. Once plans are finalized the Lions Club can begin work on its restora-

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tion, which will be done in a building on Dick Sider’s property. The steps and wheels, which are steel, will be taken off then sandblasted and painted by Krom Farms, (Russell and Dewayne). Also in old business; Keith and Rick worked on repairs to the log cabin and painted the roof on the jail. The new sign is up at Highways 15 and 16. They are still waiting for some estimates on electricity. Donna Harman has contacted R.E.M.C. and asked them to evaluate what kind of lighting would work best and also an estimate of cost. At this time they have not responded. In new business, Russell Krom reported that the bathrooms at the pull field have been winterized for the season. Steve Powell asked about painting the packer used at the track for

tractor pulls. He suggested painting it yellow and blue then putting the Lions Club emblem on the packer. He said more people need to know how much the Lions Club does in the community and this would be a great way to show these pulls are sponsored by the Roann Lions Club. Keith Ford reported that he had received a letter from Tri Kappa asking if the Lions Club would like to donate a monetary gift for the Christmas Gift Lift Project for residents in the area nursing home. A motion was made by Steve Powell to donate $100. The motion was seconded by Don Everest. Santa will be visiting with children at the Roann Library that morning, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The Lions Club will sponsor the treats and homemade cookies for the children. They will also give Santa a donation. A motion was made by Russell Krom and seconded by Steve Powell to sponsor the Santa’s visit. Tom Polk, district governor was a guest of the meeting and presented Donna Harman with a ten year Loins Club member charm. Ken McKillip, who did not attend the meeting, is also a 10 year member and will be given a charm/pin. Tom then shared information as to how, as a club, they can get their recognition out there to let people know what they do for the community. He said social media is the best way. Tom encouraged them to shine a spot-

The Stockdale Mill has a new roof thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Wabash County. Photo provided light on their club and our community to get the word out there. THE ROANN COMMUNITY HERITAGE Winter Market will take place in the Roann Community Building on Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. 3 p.m. There will be crafts, jewelry, wood crafts, sewing crafts, painted items, essential oils, and door prizes. Don’t miss it! ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: Santa will visit the library during their Holiday Open House on Dec. 2. Santa (sponsored by the Roann Lions Club) will be there from 1011 a.m., while the open house is from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This year’s theme is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The library will also hold their December used book sale that same weekend, beginning on Friday Dec. 1 during regular library hours. THE DENVER BAPTIST CHURCH will host its 9th Annual Bazaar in the church fellowship hall located at 111 N.

Yorick St. Denver, on Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Come out and see what their crafters and vendors have. They will have a chicken noodle dinner from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Eat in or carry out $8 for adults and $4.00 ages 4-12. ROANN RENEGADES upcoming schedule: Nov 18 Saturday night dance, Dec. 2 Saturday Night Dance, Dec 16 Saturday Night Dance, Dec 30 New Year’s Eve Eve dance! For more information, please call THE ROANN FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesdays. It is located in the Roann Town Hall building in downtown Roann. It is open to those living in a 7 mile radius of Roann. Donations of dry or canned goods are always appreciated. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Cindy Hosier, Karen Draper, Roy McCarty, Tina McWhirt, Haley Nicole Trump, Bryce Shafer, Cambi Reed, Kay Maple, Stacy

Denton, Barb Burdge, Declan Chenault, Eli Schuler, Kimberly Krom, Alyssa Renee McKillip, Phil Swihart, and Carolyn Hall. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Tillman, Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Don Whitney, and Mr. and Mrs. Ron McColley. 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@ya hoo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

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Local youth designs ornament for Riley Hospital Hospital and other IU Health gift shops. Luke’s ornament is available at RileyHolidayCards.o rg, while Olivia’s is available at S p e e d w a y Convenience Stores. The artwork for these ornaments are also available as holiday cards at RileyHolidayCards.o rg. All proceeds from these holiday cards benefit The Gift of Hope Happens Here campaign.

By The Paper staff A Wabash County youth designed one of three special Christmas ornaments for Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Jace Randel’s artwork is featured on one of three special ornaments designed by Riley kids. The ornaments are available for a limited time with all proceeds benefiting The Gift of Hope Happens Here year-end giving campaign led by Riley Children’s Foundation. The ornament features several penguins in front of Riley, with one pulling another penguin in a Riley wagon. A Northfield student, in August 2014, Jace received abnormal lab results just days before his 11th birthday. His pediatrician referred his family to Riley Hospital for Children for further testing. Five months later, he was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia. Jace’s best treatment option was a bone marrow transplant, and his sister, Audrie, served as his donor. During his 50day stay following his transplant, Child Life Specialists did everything in their power to make him comfortable. The Child Life team even helped Jace put on a concert in the stem cell unit playroom complete with tickets, fliers and decorations. Now 14-years-old, Jace loves sports and has been able to participate on Northfield’s football and baseball teams. The Gift of Hope Happens Here campaign, supported statewide by The Kroger Company, raises funds and provides hope to thousands of families seeking help for seriously ill and injured children – care that only Riley Hospital for Children can provide. You can #GiveHope to Riley Hospital by purchasing ornaments or simply donating at RileyKids.org. Other artists are Luke Chapman, 2, of Evansville, and Olivia Stoy, 13, of Ashley. Jace’s ornament is available at Riley

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famine. Hours are: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Nov. 16; 9-11 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18; 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19; and 8-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20. This year, the Northeast Indiana Area Teams hopes to contribute more than 36,000 shoebox gifts toward the 2017 global goal of reaching 12 million children. “We are honored to join the nationwide effort to collect gift-filled shoeboxes for children who may have never experienced the true meaning of Christmas,” said Regional Manager Matt Reed. “Through these simple gifts and a message of hope, children learn that God loves them and has not forgotten them.”

Many people find the holiday season can be stressful. Holiday hosts may bear the brunt of seasonal stress, but the season also may be challenging for those who have lost loved ones or do not have close families to celebrate with. When holiday hustle leads to frayed nerves, there are some things people can do to reduce their stress. • Hit the gym. The American Society for Exercise Physiologists says exercise has been shown to increase one’s sense of well-being, mood, self-esteem, and stress responsivity. Stress can rev up adrenaline, and exercise can help relieve any pent-up energy and frustration. • Eat the right foods. Stay hydrated and eat plenty of fiber, fruits and vegetables. This can help stabilize blood sugar levels and decrease cravings for comfort foods. Do not turn to caffeine, sugary sweets and alcohol to reduce stress, as such foods and beverages may only compound the problem.

• Get ample rest. Go to bed and rise at the same time each day. Many adults function best when they get between seven and eight hours of sleep per night, and a good night’s rest can help in the fight against stress. • Engage in activities you enjoy. Make time for activities that you like to do, such as crafts, hobbies and listening to music. Take time away from holiday tasks to give yourself a break. • Skip the need to be perfect. Christmas movies and holiday ideals portrayed in advertisements can put undue pressure on the average person. Ignore any perceived pressure to have a perfect holiday season, instead resolving to enjoy the time with family and friends. Stress can impact the ability to enjoy oneself during the holidays. But stress can be overcome, even during this busy time of year.

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God’s All Community Choir under the direction of Pastor Kent Harting will be presenting our first concert for the Christmas season on Thursday, Nov 16, at South Pleasant United Methodist Church at the corner of Hwy 15 and Wabash County Road 1400. The concert will start at 7 p.m. This choir has 32 members this Christmas season. It has members from Wabash, North Manchester, Silver Lake, Athens, Warsaw and the surrounding area. It has members from 14 different churches who love to sing to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Dinner, Friday, Nov. 18, from 4-7 p.m. – stop by for good food, great friends and loads of fun! ANGEL TREE A P P L I C AT I O N S : Applications will be available now at the Food Pantry, the Thrift Store, the Public Library, One World Handcrafts, Chamber of Commerce office, and Manchester Church of the Brethren. The deadline for turning in the applications to the Manchester Jr-Sr High School, 1 Squire Drive, is Friday, Nov. 17, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please

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The LaFontaine Liberty Fire Department is asking the community for support. It is in need of sixfoot folding tables and chairs, cleaning supplies: bleach, paper towels, liquid hand soap, trash bags, toilet paper, toilet bowel cleaner, and glass cleaner. Truck supplies: car wash, wax, kitty litter, old towels, and shimmies, office supplies: printer paper, Sharpies, pens. Batteries: 9 volt and AA cases of water, pop and Gatorade. Those who wish to donate may get with any firefighter or drop off at station the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7p.m. LAFONTAINE FESTIVAL AND GOODFELLA’S PIZZA are teaming up for Make a Difference Mondays the third Monday of the month. This month it will be on Monday Nov. 20, with 10 percent of all orders going to the LaFontaine Festival. Those who live in LaFontaine can place their order until 4 p.m. that day and you will be able to pick up your order at the LaFontaine Family

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Dollar parking lot between 5:30-6 p.m. This way you do not have to drive all the way to Wabash to pick up your order. Just let them know that you are with the LaFontaine order when you place your order. Goodfella’s Pizza is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their phone number is 260-569-1162. Please come out to support us. A HUGE THANKS to everyone that participated or supported the Small Town Expo. It was a fun day in LaFontaine. Our count indicates over 275 went through the community building during the day. A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Noah Kirk for the entertainment. The building is reserved for next year. Mark your calendars for the first Saturday in

November 2018. LAFONTAINE LIONS met on Oct. 26 in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. Lion President Brad Rody opened the meeting followed by Lion Steph Polk leading the Pledge of Allengances followered by DG Tom Polk given the prayer. Secertary and Treasure reports were given and approved. Lion Ethel Eib give the report of 1812 with another year of being successful. She also stated the insurance for the Community Building had been paid for the coming year. Lion President Brad stated that we will be swicthing to Republic from Waste Mangement at the first of November for trash removal. Lion Brad stated that the Lions Kettle tailer would be at the Sweester Walk on Oct. 28 and at the LaFontaine Town Halloween Party on Oct. 31. He asked who would be able to attend both functions. At the Sweester walk it will be Lion Tom Willcox, Lion Ethel, Lions Kim and Tom Polk, at the LaFontiane Town Party it will be Lion Tom Willcox, Lion

Kim, Lion Ethel, Lion Step and Lion Duana Davis. At the town party the Kettle Corn will be free or if they want to donate they may. Lion Brad stated he will take care of fixing the Ham and Beans for the town party. Lion Cindy Erb brought before the club that the festival committee was wanting to sell oriments and for children to decorate them at Santa Breakfast. With no further business meeting was adjoined. SOMERSET TOWN BOARD met on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Community Building. Members present were Jeremy Milliner, Tim Milliner, Gary DeGrandchamp and David Richards. Absent were Kevin Warnock, Ken Miller and Dereck Finch. Also present were Ed Bailey, Larry Wente and Boots Jack. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Boots Jack and approved. Gary gave the financial report. Town Savings $21,157.59, Town Checking $5,762.81, CD’s $20,000.00, Balance $46,920.40 Tim Jones has been paid $680.46 and with the Lions Club grant, the

Free manufacturing training available for Wabash County residents By The Paper staff The second round of manufacturing training opportunities are now available and free for Wabash County residents, Grow Wabash County announced Friday, Nov. 3. The programs, which take place in county and offer both training and certification for Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinist, welding or industrial maintenance, “are going on now through the end of 2018,” according to GWC officials. The programs are made possible due to a grant from Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and partnering agencies Northeast Indiana Works, Huntington County E c o n o m i c Development, Kosciusko Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, WorkOne of Northern Indiana, Wabash County CEDIT Fund and the C o m m u n i t y

Foundation of Wabash County. Caylin Ortega, the first student to graduate and receive certification from the grant program, said she encourages others to invest time into training for their future. “I thought the training program was very easy to add to my schedule and was well worth it,” Ortega said. “The instructors really knew the industry that we want to enter. I would highly recommend the program to others looking to advance in the manufacturing industry.” Classes are currently forming and will be offered at Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Campus, Heartland Career Center, Huntington Learning Center and Ivy Tech Orthopedic & A d v a n c e d Manufacturing Training Center in Warsaw. Interested applicants must be residents of Wabash, Huntington, or Kosciusko counties

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LED lights at the Community Building have been paid for. The town needs to purchase one exterior LED security light. The slide at the Community Building park was damaged by the tree cutters; they plan to repair and return the slide. He has not been paid as we await the repaired slide. Larry Wente reported that recyeling brings in about $400 per year and the town is losing its storage area. A motion was made to use Kevin W a r n o c k ’ s barn/garage as a storage area but was seconded by a non-member so the motion died. OFficialshope to have copies of the property owners list, bylaws and covenants available to all attending the annual meeting. The Board encourages all to attend the annual town election and meeting to be held on Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. GRANT CREEK MERCANTILE is now open in the historical Parker & Son store located at 14 W. Branson Street in Lafontaine. The shoppe carries quilting fabrics, quilting books, punch needle and cross stitch supplies as well

as primitive items. Hours are 10-5 Wed. Sat. Phone 765-981-2245 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jake Bunnell, Trevette Kuester Nov. 17, Ted Beston, Ashlyn Rody, Joey Moore Nov. 18 David Heath, Darcy Manning, Anita Ketchem Nov. 19, Tony Long, Dave Heath, Amanda Coffelt, Dennis Cochran Nov. 20, Susie Resler, Nov. 21, Karen Stoldt Nov. 22, Karen Stoidt, Dennis Cochran, Julia Fager Nov. 23 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Tom and Kim Polk, David and Fran Murphy Nov. 17, Mike and Tiffany Snyder Nov. 19, Tim and Angie Guisewhite Nov. 22

WORDS OF WISDOM “Appreciation for what is and what you have will bring you to a greater understanding of your life and your purpose here. Nurturing this attitude of gratitude is essential in spiritual growth!” Tiffany Hurd SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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will be divided equally. 5. Be sure to list the winners in numerical order as shown in sponsors’ ads on this page. Game No. 1 winner opposite 1 in the entry blank, etc. 6. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. each Friday. Entries mailed to ‘the paper’ must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Friday. Decision of the judges is final. 7. No person may submit more than one entry, nor may be submitted with the name of a person who could not personally have submitted an entry. ‘the paper’ employees and families are not eligible. 8. Winners of the weekly prize money must pick up the cash at ‘the paper’ office. We would also like to run a picture of the weekly winners. We will NOT mail the checks. 9. Mail entries to: FOOTBALL CONTEST, ‘the paper’, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. 10. Must be 18 years old to enter.

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Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Butcher

Mr. & Mrs. Ron McColley Ron and Jennifer McColley will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 19, with an open house from 2-

4 p.m. at the Roann United Methodist Church. The couple was married at the church on Nov. 18, 1967.

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Butcher, Wabash, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash. Butcher and the former Lorene Newsome were married on Dec. 7, 1957, in Wabash. They have three children – Jeff Butcher, Greg Butcher and Glenn Butcher. They also have seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Butchers are members of the Christian Heritage

Church, where Butcher is a Sunday

school teacher. Butcher is a retired

Students earn honors: On Wednesday, Nov. 8, Emmanuel Christian School inducted six new members into the

American Christian Honor Society. The ACHS emphasizes not only the student’s academics, but also their character, integrity and their spiritual walk with God. Members are (front, from left) Preston Ritzema, Jack Niccum, Ruth Niccum, Jocelynn Samuel, Jaeden Younce; (back row, from left) Yazmin Louck, Jon Napier, Davis Coyne, Ariston Trusty, Emily Miller and Ellie Daniel. Photo provided

Warriors of the Week: North Miami Elementary School students named Warriors of the Week for the week of Nov. 3 were Kylie Aguilar , Tyler Tacheny, Nathan Hiffner, Alan Wildermuth, Ashtyn Halterman, Aimee Miller, and Isaiah Butcher. Photo provided

Honor students: Warriors of the Week for the week of Nov. 10 at North Miami Elementary School are Holden Fritz, Hailey Sarver, Emma Hughes, Emma Waggoner, Gavyn Fritz, Victoria Masters and Kyler Brownlee. Photo provided

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Winners named in VFW contest By The Paper staff Winners in the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Scholarship Contests for 2017-18 have been selected, officials from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 286 announced. VOD first place winner was Blake Wynn from Northfield High School. Second place winner was Halle Miller from Wabash High School, and third place was Erin McGouldrick from Southwood High School. Patriot’s Pen winners were first place John Nesler from Sharp Creek Elementary School, with North Manchester’s Riley Richardson in second

and Morgan Metzger in third. All six winners will be awarded cash prizes from the local post and advance to district judging. District winners will advance to state and then national. The national winners in each contest will receive scholarships of $8,000 for Patriot’s Pen and $30,000 for Voice of Democracy. VFW officials thank all the students, teachers, and schools that participated this year. They also thank judges T. J. Hunnicutt, Robert Vanlandingham and Dave Phillips for their assistance, and Museum Director Mitch Figert for the use of the Porter Room.

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VIEWPOINT Is NFL headed down wrong road? By Bill Barrows

Is it just me or is the NFL becoming less interesting to watch? I am a big Major League Baseball fan and with the World Series in full swing, my go to will always be baseball, no matter what teams are in the Fall Classic. However, I have been a Colts fan my entire life, dating back to the mid 60’s when my dad introduced me to it on an old black and white television. There was a slumped shouldered quarterback with black high topped shoes and a flat top haircut named Johnny Unitas that captured my imagina-

tion. I’ve been a Colts fan the outside the playing ever since, through thick field issues. Some of the and thin. I loved watching injuries and the way they happen somethem through times border on the Manning era and up barbaric. Leading with until now, even thru Andrew the head on tackles and Luck’s injury launching their plagued career. But at this bodies into defenseless point, the entire league receivers is has become common practice. This has less interestall been dising. No, it’s not cussed before. the kneeling or And the powers sitting during BILL BARROWS the national that be have a n t h e m , tried to regualthough that doesn’t sit late the hits, intentional well with me. It’s the or not. Maybe it’s just my amount of injuries and age, I’m not really sure,

Help keep downtown free of cigarette butts, other trash Dear Editor: Wabash along with its merchants are doing everything they can to keep downtown clean and free from litter. As a Stellar Community we want to always have that stellar appearance by keeping trash off the sidewalks and streets. The city has placed over 30 trash cans on the sidewalks to make it easy to dispose all trash. Cigarette butts are the number one item that litters our streets and sidewalks. About 4.4 trillion are discarded each year. Even as the smoking rate has gone down, cigarette butts seem to be everywhere, scattered along green spaces, sidewalks, and roadsides, virtually everywhere we go. So, it may come as no surprise that cigarettes are the most littered item on earth. Cigarettes make up more than one-third—nearly 38 percent—of all collected litter. Disposing of cigarettes on the ground or out of a car is so common that 75 percent of those who smoke report doing it. All these cigarette butts cost big bucks to clean up. Cities spend between $3 million and $16 million on cigarette clean-up. Cigarettes contain more than 7,000 chemicals, such as arsenic (used to kill rats) and formaldehyde (used to preserve dead animals, and humans, too). Littered cigarette butts leach toxic chemicals into the environment and can contaminate our water. The toxic exposure can poison fish, as well as animals who eat cigarette butts. The filter on a cigarette may look like cotton, but 98 percent of cigarette filters are made of plastic fibers (cellulose acetate) that are tightly packed together, which leads to an estimated 1.69 billion

pounds of cigarette butts winding up as toxic trash each year. The plastic fibers in cigarettes are nonbiodegradable, meaning they won’t organically break down from living organisms. Although cigarettes don’t break down naturally, they can gradually decompose depending on environmental conditions like the rain and sun. Estimates on the time it takes vary, but a recent study found that a cigarette butt was only about 38 percent decomposed after two years. The City of Wabash along with Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition have supplied the downtown area with cigarette butt containers for those who are smoking so they can dispose the cigarette butts in the receptacles. This will help keep our downtown cleaner, safer, more attractive to those who are shopping downtown, and help relieve the financial burden caused by the cigarette butt liter. The receptacles are attached to 18 of the green trash casings on the downtown sidewalks. This is a safe way to dispose the cigarette butts and keep our streets clean. It is important that we all work together to keep downtown Wabash clean. Don’t throw your trash on the ground. Take the few extra steps to dispose your trash in the dispensers on the sidewalk. If you see trash on the sidewalks, pick it up and take it to the trash bins. Those who are smoking while walking downtown, use the cigarette butt receptacles to leave that “butt” behind. It is important that we keep looking like a Stellar Community. If we all work together to keep our streets and sidewalks clean, we will succeed. — Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition

but watching this is not as much fun as before. The amount of injuries seems absurd. It seems that every team is dealing with it and so many of the “stars” that fans pay to watch are unable to play. The NFL Competition Committee stated a couple of years ago that they were going to outlaw equipment (or lack of) to protect the players better. It is commonplace to see wide receivers, defensive backs and kickers wearing shorter pants with few or no pads. Then, I see an offensive lineman hurt his knee on national TV wearing pants with no padding in them. Would padding

have saved him from injury? Arguably not, but one never knows. Hey, I get it! It’s part of the industry. Fans complain that their fantasy league players are hurt or not performing to desired levels. A discussion over lunch a week or so back confirms my thoughts on this. Several of my cohorts feel the same and are disinterested. Others are choosing to not watch because of the political issues. I’m just having trouble with guys who seem to want to make a name for themselves by making a big hit that puts others out of commission. They

don’t tackle like we were all taught using the fundamentals of the game at the elementary level. They dive or launch themselves at people. I talk to youth coaches regularly that say that fundamental tackling lessens the chance of injury. I understand the speed of the game at the pro level is undeniably different, but something needs to be done. Pro football has a number of issues but this one is one that needs to be at the top of the list.

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Early childhood education beneficial Dear Editor: Over the last 12-plus years serving as the Circuit Court Judge, I have seen, firsthand, the overwhelming need for and benefits of early childhood education. Unfortunately, I have also seen the consequences on families and our community when it’s not available. Education, in my opinion, is one of the most influential experiences that affect future behavior. Unfortunately, those with little to no formal education fill our juvenile halls, detention centers, adult courts, and prisons. I’ve become familiar with more research that says investing in early childhood education prevents crime. Several research studies find that attending a highquality preschool reduces the likelihood that participants will commit crimes later in life. The research said that cost savings due to reductions in crime range from $0 to $11.30 per dollar invested in early childhood education, with an average cost savings of 69 cents per dollar invested. These cost savings result from reduced costs to taxpayers and crime victims I am not suggesting that education prevents all criminal behavior, but the research is supporting the evidence for

Letters to the Editor investing early. I work with both juvenile and adult offenders in Wabash County. Many did not experience the benefits of quality early childhood education. I observe families who would benefit greatly from affordable, high quality early childhood education. In Wabash County, a family living in 100 percent poverty will spend 30 percent of their income on high quality early childhood education. That isn’t a feasible option for many of the families I serve, which is why I see many parents in my court that can’t afford to work AND provide care for their kids. I have always valued the importance of education. However, I probably took early education for granted. I was fortunate to be born to parents who understood the importance of education and could afford to enroll me in a quality, early childhood education program, much like the program my wife works at. The circumstances of birth should not

control who has access to early education. My wife is the assistant director at the Manchester Early Learning Center. They just opened up a new facility that more than doubled their capacity and yet they have a waitlist of over 100 children and are one of the few designated full-day high quality early learning programs in the county. My wife loves the enthusiasm of her kids. They are eager to learn. They are ready and we must be ready for them! Teaching our kids is the easy part, reaching them and their families is where we need to focus our efforts. Kudos to the Community Foundation of Wabash County for forming the Early Childhood Education Committee. They are allowing a great opportunity to discuss, explore, and improve affordable early childhood education in Wabash County. If we truly care about our kids, we will support their efforts. — Robert R. McCallen III

NRA works to preserve gun rights Dear Editor: In response to Susan Fagin’s comments (The Paper, Nov. 8, 2017), as far as I know the NRA is not in the business of selling firearms. They are, however, trying to keep legislators in office to protect our Second Amendment rights to keep and bear arms. In Texas numerous gun laws

were broken and the Air Force not turning in the proper papers would not have allowed the church gunman to buy the weapons of choice. Thank God for the two guys for running him down for law enforcement, guns in hand. I don’t care what laws they pass, criminals will get guns somewhere. That’s why terror-

ists are using trucks and bombs because they don’t know which law abiding citizens in this country have guns to protect themselves. I don’t own assault weapons but I I did they wouldn’t get my gun. God bless the U.S.A. – Terry Webb, Lagro.

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The Biehl Reunion took place Nov. 5 at the Urbana Community Building with 82 people attending. Those attending were: Larry and Donna Biehl; Gary and Yvonne Biehl; Danielle and Jason Biehl; Ed and Lori Fich; Kyle and Grace Penrod; Tom, Dana, Paxton and Riley Wright; Mark and Tami Vigar, Jill Biehl; Eldon Biehl; Eric, Kari and Nora Simcoe; Greg, Tricia, Ella, Evan and Cade Biehl; Kris and LaDonna Biehl; Dara Biehl and Ryan Lemley; Mark, Crystal, Collin and Andrew Biehl; Max and Anna Lee Biehl; Travis, Laura, Austin, and Hudson Penrod; Brian and Janet Chamberlain; Travis, Allison and Braxton Chamberlain, Jeff and Rena’ Warnock, Max and Nancy Chamberlain, Trina Biehl, Ted and Sandy Biehl, Ed and Miriam Cochran; Troy and Trista Roser, Don and Lois Roser; Arden and Linda Biehl; Courtney and Ellie Jo Hiner; Wayne and Diana Stephen; Kyle, Christy, Tristan and Tayten Barlow; Ralph and Cheryle Ranck; Mike and Susi Stephan; Donna Penrod; Darrell and Marilyn Penrod; Dennis and Barb Biehl; J. D., Ashley, Brooklynn, Henry and Jack Grimes. WLDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Nov. 3 were Korbin Haupert who was nominated by Mrs. Wilkening for continuing to help carry journals, and John Nesler who was nominated by Mrs. Pattison for helping others review mathematics. UPCOMING SHARP CREEK DATES: Nov. 16 – Spell Bowl Competition at Wabash Middle School at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 to 24 – Thanksgiving Break – no school! Dec. 18 – Fourth grade Christmas program at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22 to Jan. 7 – Christmas Break. URBANA YOKE PARISH: Men’s group will meet on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the East Church. Bible Study continues each Sunday night at 6 p.m. in the East Church. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add Phil Weck who had surgery on Nov. 6 and continue to remember Taylor Chamberlain’s infant son, Bo Malen Wilson, Esther Wagner, Marcia Knee, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Larry Urschel, Johnathan Fawley, Nancy and Harold Christie, Theda Stein, and Jane Winebrenner. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following

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‘Fight night’ benefit to help raise funds for local woman battling cancer By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

On July 25, doctors diagnosed Miranda Olinger with highgrade Immature Ovarian Teratoma, a rare and aggressive malignant germ cell tumor that represents 1 percent of all ovarian cancers. Typically, it targets women in their mid20s. There are no symptoms and, by the time it’s discovered, the cancer can be advanced in stage. “I’m 24-years-old and I have one daugh-

ter, Charlieann, and she’s 10 months old,” Olinger said, “and I was terrified when I first found out because I was afraid she might be able to get it some day.” Olinger was diagnosed at stage 3B. One of the tumors was removed and measured 4.5 inches by 3 inches by 2.5 inches. When her mother Jonna Olinger found out, she said, “I was terrified, devastated, just totally turned inside out when we got the news that this monster was inside her body.”

On Nov. 18, Miranda’s Fight Night, a benefit hog roast featuring live music and auction, is planned at the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471. Benefit organizers said that ovarian cancer is curable and urged locals to attend the event to support

Olinger’s fight. Miranda’s Fight Night will begin at 6 p.m. with a $10 entry fee. The Wabash Elks Lodge is located at 225 W. Main St. in Wabash. For more information, visit Miranda’s Fight Night on Facebook or donate to

the cause at youcaring.com/mirandaolinger-997465. Miranda Olinger is a local battling highgrade Immature Ovarian Teratoma. Photo provided

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Honeywell House plans holiday open house From The Paper staff Honeywell House will open its doors to the public for a free open house featuring holiday music, refreshments, and

A mantle at the Honeywell House is decorated in garland with a crèche. Photo provided beautiful decorations from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. The Wabash High School men’s and women’s choirs, the Debonaires and Symphonic Voices, under the direction of Emily France will sing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.. Stephanie See is the accompanist. Eileen Dye and Judy Ward will provide piano music from 1 to 1:30 p.m. and from 2:30 to 3 p.m.. This year’s decorations will feature Byers’ Choice Carolers among the decorations. Each room is beautifully decorated and docents will answer questions about the house. Visitors will toast the holidays with

refreshments served in the dining room using Mrs. Honeywell’s lovely china, silver, and linens. Two children’s books about the the Honeywell’s will be available for purchase. “Eugenia’s Special Day” describes a day that Mrs. Eugenia Honeywell spent with her granddaughter, Eugenia, preparing for a party at Honeywell House. “Mr. Honeywell’s Special Day” tells about Mark Honeywell growing up in Wabash and all the gifts he left to this community. Both books were illustrated by Penny French Deal. Phyllis Downey,

Ana Gackenheimer, Anne Curless, Suzanne Smith, Posy Jasen, and Susie Jones collaborated in writing the two books. The open house is sponsored by the Wabash Unit of the I n d i a n a p o l i s Symphony Orchestra Association and the H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n . Honeywell House, home of the late Mrs. Mark C. Honeywell, is a non-profit cultural center owned and operated by the H o n e y w e l l Foundation. Mrs. Eugenia Honeywell was the founder of the Wabash Unit of the ISOA. No reservation is needed for the open house.

Church to host Thanksgiving meal By The Paper staff Christian Heritage

Love: Mom, Leah, Lee Kylie has earned a spot on the UCA-All American cheerleading squad for 2017! They will be performing in the 2017 Dunkin’ Donuts Thanksgiving Parade in Philadelphia, PA, which will be televised in the area on ABC-6 and syndicated thoughout the USA.

Special Thanks go out to her sponsors: Dawn Hess, Marcia Johnson, Julia Harris, Dannette & Tom Till, Jill Beamer, Minda Lehman, Doug Wells, Jeff Leslie-Center Court Barber Shop, Dottie Cole, Bo & Jill Wolfe, Joanna Ellars, Kathy Urschel, FC Tucker/Wabash Realty, RK Auction Services, RK Sporting Goods, llc.

Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, will again host a

Thanksgiving dinner for the community. The meal is open to everyone and there is no cost. For those unable to attend, volunteers will be delivering to their homes. Call 260569-7710 and leave a message with name, phone number and address. Last year, the church provided more than 400 dinners for the community.

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Jolly Trolley Christmas Tour planned By The Paper staff The Jolly Trolley Christmas Tour will take place on Sunday, Dec. 10, and again on Sunday, Dec. 17. Presented by Visit Wabash County, there are four tours scheduled each day: is excited to release the Jolly Trolley Christmas Tour.

There will be five booking times each day 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:15 p.m., and 2 p.m. each date. Participants will join Mrs. Claus on the Trolley for story time as they travel to the Wabash Fairgrounds 4-H Building where they will create reindeer dust and meet Jingle Bell (the live reindeer) and his

friends! Light refreshments and craft stations will be provided complimentary. Trips start at the Honeywell Center in the circle drive. Tickets are just $5 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center or day of at the Honeywell Center.

Buy in advance for priority boarding and a guaranteed reserved time. “We are very excited to offer a holiday tour for children that is affordable for the whole family,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon, Tourism Manager for Visit Wabash County. “By offering this tour on two different dates with four time slots

Museum to host family celebration By The Paper staff The Wabash County Historical Museum will host its 5th annual Christmas at the Museum celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7. This year will be an event for the whole family featuring food, drinks, entertainment, family activities, silent auction, and a jolly guest! Proceeds from this year’s event will support educational improvements at the Wabash County Historical Museum as well as our ongoing

operational needs. This year’s event will be our first “family” Christmas event. “We decided to make our Christmas event family friendly to align with our mission of “To inspire children, connect families, and create community engagement” in years past it has been an adult event but we are excited to make it an event for the whole family,” Associate Director Shelby McLaughlin said. “Our main audience is families and this is the perfect

opportunity to continue to invest in our community.” Tickets are $15 for adult members and $20 for adult nonmembers and all kids are $10. If you would like to purchase tickets you may go to our w e b s i t e w w w. w ab a s h m u s e um.org or call the Museum at 260-5639070 to reserve your spot today. McLaughlin said museum officials team would thank the Beacon Credit Union for presenting another year of Christmas

Senior Center to host downsizing workshop By The Paper staff Does the thought of sorting through decades of possessions, treasures, clothing, documents and photographs bring on a h e a d a c h e ? Overwhelmed with the prospect of sorting and pitching? This workshop may be the answer. Downsizing Basics, a free workshop, will take place from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at Living Well Dallas L. Winchester Center, 239 Bond St. in Wabash. The program will be provided by the professionals from Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community. The workshop is based on the book, “Don’t Throw My Memories in the Trash:

A step-by-step guide to helping seniors downsize, organize and more” by Vickie Dellaquila. The event will include refreshments. Registration is required and class size

is limited. Sign up by calling Living Well Winchester Center at 260-563-4475. The event is a collaboration between Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community and Living Well in Wabash County.

at the Museum. The Museum is grateful for the continued partnership with Beacon. The Museum will also be hosting a variety of events throughout November and December and to learn more about any of these events, please visit the Museum’s website at w w w. w ab a s h m u s e um.org or Facebook page at www.faceb o o k . c o m / w ab a s h museum. The Wabash County Historical Museum is located at 36 E Market St., and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.

per date, we hope to give every family that wants to participate in this holiday event the opportunity to do so.” Visit Wabash County officials would like to thank Wabash MPI/Carver, Inc., Guenin Law Office P.C., Milliner

Printing Co. Inc., and Mutual Bank for their generous contributions to sponsor the Jolly Trolley Tours. They also thank J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, Inc. for being the official fuel provider for Trolley No. 85. To register for the

Jolly Trolley Tour, stop in the Welcome Center at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, IN 46992, or call 260.563.7171. Please specify which date and time slot is preferred. Payment is due upon registration and is nonrefundable.

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Paradise Spring to host Old-Fashioned Christmas By The Paper staff The Paradise Spring Board will host An OldFashioned Christmas At Paradise Spring Park on Dec. 2. The event is designed to give parents and grandparents a chance to share with their children and grandchildren a much simpler Christmas as in pioneer days, all the fluff, presents & electronics. The celebration will be from 1-5 p.m. at the Paradise Spring Historic Park. Participants will

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Grant Creek Mercantile opens in LaFontaine By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

An Old Fashioned Christmas at Paradise Spring Historical Park will take place Saturday, Dec. 2. Photo provided make a pioneer craft; have cookies and hot cider; play simple games; help trim the tree; saw wood; listen

to early music; meet Father Christmas; sit around the campfire and share stories.

LAFONTAINE – A new specialty shop has opened on LaFontaine’s main strip. Grant Creek Mercantile, located at 14 W. Branson St., specializes in quilting and primitives and stocks a variety of craft supplies, according to Pam Whitner, business owner. “We sell quilting fabric and quilting books,” Whitner told The Paper of Wabash County. “Wool, punch needle patterns and supplies, cross stitch floss, patterns and fabric, wool rug making (are also available). We sell painted floor

Grant Creek Mercantile is located at 14 W. Branson St. in LaFontaine and offers a variety of quilting and crafting products. Photo provided clothes and boxes and primitives, such as lighting, Christmas décor and

every day décor.” Whitner said she decided to the open the Grant Creek

Mercantile on Branson Street b e c a u s e LaFontaine’s her hometown. “We had lived away from LaFontaine for a number of years and we moved here a year ago,” she explained, “and it had always been my dream after retirement to open a quilt store with quilting fabric and other items. There was a historical building available here in LaFontaine and it just all came together.” She added that she hopes to offer the LaFontaine an opportunity to craft. “I’m a creative person and I love to be around creative people,” Whitner said. “We are going to offer a stitch-in twice a month where customers come or friends come and work on their hand projects that they’re working on. (I’m hoping to offer) just a sense of togetherness in the community, get acquainted and get around creative people. That always gets the ideas flowing. “There’s a large number of quilters in our area so (I hope the store) brings us together and have a place to share our creativity.” The Grant Creek Mercantile is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stitch-in will take place on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. For more information, check out the Grant Creek Mercantile on Facebook.

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Cory Shenefield, 32

Dick Miller, 73

Enjoyed raising bees

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Jan. 19, 1985 – Nov. 8, 2017

Aug. 3, 1944-Nov. 5, 2017

Cory David Shenefield, 32, of Wabash, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at 10:09 p.m. at the Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Jan. 19, 1985, in Wabash to David (Gloria) Shenefield and Sheryll (Dave) Ulshafer in Wabash. Cory was a 2003 graduate of Southwood High School. He worked at Clover Blossom Honey in LaFontaine. Cory volunteered at The Access Youth Center in Wabash and was a member of the Beekeepers of Indiana. He had a passion for Ford Mustangs and loved raising queen bees. Along with his parents, Cory is survived by girlfriend, Emily Losher and her son, DJ, who was Cory’s best buddy. Also surviving are a brother, Derek (Danielle) Shenefield, LaFontaine; maternal grandmothers, Betty Smith, Andrews, and Connie Smith, Lagro; paternal grandfather, Don Shenefield, LaFontaine; two nieces, Taylor and Kenzie Shenefield. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Wayne Smith and paternal grandmother, Janice Shenefield. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial was at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Preferred memorial donations may be directed to The Access Youth Center/Local Cub Scout Program, 74 West Canal Street, Wabash, N 46992. Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Vickie Sanders, 70 Retired from Home Hospital June 15, 1947 – Nov. 6, 2017

Vickie Lynn Sanders, 70, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:33 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born June 15, 1947, in Van Lear, Ky., to Hobert Young and Eva E. (Brickley) Wilson. Vickie was a graduate of Wabash High School and a member of Wabash Church of the Nazarene. She retired from Home Hospital in Lafayette, where her favorite way of serving was working with surgical staff to make sure surgery rooms were clean and ready for use. Outside of work she loved showering her family and friends with good food and great hospitality. To the friends she met along the way, she was a giver of gifts and a kind and gentle lady who would listen for hours. To her children she was the Mom that laughed, cried, comforted, celebrated, and supported their journey. To her grandchildren she was the sweet, quiet, caring spirit that did everything possible to make them happy - she made us all very happy. She is survived by her two children Allen Helms of LeRoy, Ill., and DeeDee (Jeff) Dutton of Lafayette; six grandchildren Grace Helms, David Helms, and Katherine Helms, all of LeRoy, Haleigh Dutton, Sydney Dutton, and Alleigh Dutton, and a greatgrandchild, Kaizlynn Dutton, all of Lafayette; her siblings, Linda Neal of Wabash, and Charles (Stella) Young of Paintsville, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Paul Young. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Kirk Johnson officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. The memorial guest book for Vickie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Larry Couch, 72 Enjoyed traveling May 22, 1945 – Nov. 4, 2017 Larry D. Couch, 72, of Poneto, passed away at 11:57 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at his home. He was born on Tuesday, May 22, 1945, in Huntington County. He married Rosalie A. (Moorman) Couch on Sept. Surviving are a daughter, a son, a brother, a sister, two grandsons and two granddaughters. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 7, and Wednesday, Nov. 8, before Wednesday’s service at the Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren. Interment was in the Jones Cemetery in Warren.

Dick Lee Miller, 73, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in his residence with his sister, Mary, and two brothers, Paul and Wayne, by his side on Nov. 5, 2017, at 3:25 a.m. Dick was born in Urbana, on Aug. 3, 1944, to Cecil and Letha (Green) Miller. Dick was a graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1963. After high school, Dick served in the Vietnam War as part of the U.S. Army. After returning from the war, he worked for Cecil Miller & Sons Excavating from 1967-1986. He was then employed by the Town of North Manchester from 1986 until he retired in 2009. He loved working for the Street, Water, and Sewage Departments. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, and putting puzzles together. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post No.402, Laketon, Indiana. He will always be remembered as a loving brother

and friend. Dick is survived by two brothers, Paul Miller, North Manchester, and Wayne (Joann) Miller, North Manchester; two sisters, Mary Lou (Michael) Reed, Akron, and Ruth Ann (Paul) Kline, North Manchester. He is preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Letha Miller and one brother Jack Miller. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service Nov. 16, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, State Road 114, one mile west of State Road 13, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Dick Lee Miller, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962, Wabash-Miami Home Health Care, 710 North East Street, Wabash, IN 46992, or Visiting Nurse and Home Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Online condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

Russell Hoover, 92 Sang in church choir Oct. 8, 1925 – Nov. 2, 2017

Russell S. Hoover, 92, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at 12:25 a.m. in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Wabash County, to Lawrence & Mary (Frantz) Hoover. He graduated in 1943 from Laketon High School, Laketon, IN. On April 24, 1948 he married Joann Snell. Russell was employed with Harting Furniture, North Manchester, from 1947-1967 and then Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, from 1967-1976 and Zimmer, Warsaw, as a leadman over buildings and grounds for 15 years. He retired in 1991. He like playing golf, singing in the West Manchester Church of the Brethren Choir, any activities at Timbercrest, euchre and was part of a traveling pool league. He loved his church family and family, especially playing games with them. Russell came from a large family that was close. They played games and sometimes they became very competitive. He was a member of West Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. Russell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joann Hoover, North Manchester; sons, Steve (Kris) Hoover, Westfield, and Randy (Sandy) Hoover, Hilton Head, S.C.; daughter, Nancy (Frank) Harris, Michigan City; sister, Grace Metzger, North Manchester; grandchildren, Amy (Eric) Stewart, Westfield, Ashley (Lance) Vogel, Indianapolis, Katie Hoover Hoffman, Cincinnati, Ohio, Neil Harris, Warsaw, and Amy (Steve) Maull, Warsaw; and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Homer & Ray Hoover, and two sister, Ruby Muir and Verna Shively, are deceased. Family and friends may call November 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Services will be Nov. 18, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. F or those who wish to honor the memory of Russell Hoover, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Keith Foster, 63

Martha Yohe, 92

Worked at Thermafiber Sept. 12, 1954 – Nov. 10, 2017

Keith Allen Foster, 63, of Wabash, died at 7:13 am, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 12, 1954, in Muncie, to Charles D. and Virginia (Darrah) Foster. Keith was a 1973 graduate of Triton High School, and received his associate degree in accounting from Ivy Tech. He married Joan Johnson in Philadelphia, Ind., on Oct. 17, 1981. He was the former store manager at Danners of Wabash, and worked at Thermafiber since 1997. Keith was a member of the Warsaw Moose Lodge and enjoyed NASCAR, the Indianapolis Colts, and watching Jeopardy on television. He is survived by his wife, Joan Foster of Wabash, two children, Amanda Foster and her husband, Sean Kennedy, of Washington D.C., and Austin Foster and his fiancée, Emily Dusel, of Indianapolis; his mother, Virginia Foster of Wabash; and his father-in-law, Robert S. Johnson of Shelbyville, Ill. He was preceded in death by his father; daughter, Heaven Foster, who died in 1985; brother, Charles “Curt” Foster; sister, Linda White; and his mother-in-law, Eva Johnson. Visitation was Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Findlay Cemetery, Findlay, Illinois. Preferred memorial is Wabash High School Band and Color Guard. The memorial guest book for Keith may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Annabelle Enyeart, 93 Retired from Controls Aug. 20, 1924 – Nov. 5, 2017

Annabelle Enyeart, 93, North Manchester, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. She was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Carroll County, to Walter Joseph & Farrie Aloise (Fournie) Church. On Sept. 8, 1943, she married Harold Franklin Enyeart. She then married Joe Eugene Enyeart on Dec. 28, 1957. He died July 17, 1989. Annabelle worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, for 10 years and Controls, North Manchester, for 20 years retiring in 1979. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester, Eastern Star, Ivy Chapter No.69, American Legion Auxiliary No.402, Laketon, and a lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. She loved to crochet, sew, working in the yard and planting flowers and as a child, she always had a pet lamb. Annabelle is survived by son, Harold Eugene (Mary L.) Enyeart, North Manchester; daughter, Linda Ann (Tom L.) Torpy, Claypool; grandchildren, Tommy Lee Torpy II, Christopher Andrew Torpy & Tonya Sue Enyeart; great-grandchildren, Kassondra Torpy Weathers, Tommy Lee Torpy III, Colton D. Jenks, Christopher Andrew Torpy II, Finn Torpy and Salleigh Anna May Torpy; great-great-grandchildren, Tallon Michael Torpy, Lylyan Mey Weathers and Abel Matthew Weathers. A son, Robert Enyeart, and three brothers, Joseph M. Church, John D. Church and David E. Church, are deceased. Visitation was Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, and Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, 113 West Main Street, North Manchester. Eastern Star service will be Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester. Pastor Judy Follis will officiate. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Annabelle Enyeart, memorial contributions may be made to North Manchester Fire Department, 709 West Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or American Legion Auxiliary, c/o McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Memorials Processing St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

Sheriff Bob Land has released the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department activity report for October. Throughout the

month, officers handled the following: Traffic Citations 36 Traffic Warnings 132 DUI Arrests 2 Other Alcohol Related Arrests 0 Total Individuals

Arrested 30 Total Felony Counts 14 Total Misdemeanor Counts 37 Total Drug Arrests 9 Total Felony Counts 5 Total Misdemeanor

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Retired dairy farmer March 10, 1926 – Nov. 8, 2017

Martha L. Yohe, 92, North M a n c h e s t e r, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Timbercrest Senior Living C o m m u n i t y, N o r t h Manchester. She was born Nov. 22, 1924, in Onward, to the Rev. Walter & Merle (Spitler) Stinebaugh. On June 8, 1947, she married R. Lowell Yohe. He passed away Jan. 28, 2014. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother, a sister, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Memorial service will be Nov. 18, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester. The family will receive friends following the service. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Arthur A. Gaston, 91, North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at 3:50 p.m. in Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born March 10, 1926, in Urbana, to Russell & Lena (Herriman) Gaston. On Feb. 22, 1948, he married Dora F. Deckena. She passed away Aug. 11, 2015. He is survived by a son, a daughter, a brother, a sister, three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and three great-step-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at Peabody Chapel, North Manchester. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Michael Boring, 25 Enjoyed sports

Dec. 31, 1991 – Nov. 7, 2017 Michael Lee Boring, 25, of Lagro, died at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Dec. 31, 1991, in Huntington, to Randy C. Boring and Iva (Davidson)

Green. He is survived by his father, his mother and step-father, a son, three brothers, a step-brother, a step-sister, three grandparents, four nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Lagro Cemetery.

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Civil Process Papers Served 211 Total Number of Warrants Served 20 Total Number of Public Appearances 13 Total Number of Calls for Service 920

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Douglas Willcox, 67 U.S. Marine Corps veteran Oct. 18, 1950 – Nov. 10, 2017

Douglas L. Willcox, 67, Warsaw, IN passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 at 4:34 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 18, 1950, in Wabash County, to Claude R. & Darl (Wagner) Willcox. He is survived by his mother, brother, sister, and several nieces & nephews. There will be no public services. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements

Dawn Addair, 39 West Virginia native April 11, 1978 – Nov. 7, 2017

Dawn Addair, 39, Liberty Mills, passed away at 7:44 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in P a r k v i e w Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born April 11, 1978, in Welch, W.Va., to Rocky Addair Sr. & Barbara Roberts. She is survived by her parents, her companion, three sons, two daughters, three sisters, and six grandchildren. One sister, Shauna Rae Collins, is deceased. Visitation and servces were Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Drivers should be aware of deer this fall From the DNR

As days shorten and the breeding season for deer approaches, the chance of encountering one while driving increases significantly. Nearly 50 percent of all vehicle accidents involving white-tailed deer occur between October and December, according to deer research biologist Joe Caudell of the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife. The risk of deer-vehicle accidents can be minimized by practicing defensive driving, Caudell said. The Insurance Information Institute provides the following information to reduce your chances of colliding with a deer:

- Deer are most active between sunset to midnight and during the hours shortly before and after sunrise, so be especially attentive at these times. - Deer often travel in groups, so if you see one, another is likely nearby. - Be especially careful in areas where you have seen deer before. - Use high beams when there is no opposing traffic; scan for deer’s illuminated eyes or dark silhouettes along the side of the road. - Be especially cautious where agricultural fields are divided from forested areas by roads. - If you see a deer, slow your vehicle,

even if the animal is far away. - Exercise extreme caution along woodlot edges, at hills or on blind turns. - Brake when you see a deer in your path, but stay in your lane; most serious crashes occur when drivers try to miss a deer but hit something else. - Do not rely on deer whistles or other devices. They have not been proven to reduce deer-vehicle collisions. According to Caudell, drivers should make a point to pay attention to traffic signs that warn of deer crossings. Deer-crossing signs are useful for notifying motorists of areas where addition-

al caution should be exercised, but drivers tend to get accustomed to such signage, which can reduce their effectiveness over time. Drivers who end up hitting a deer should remain calm and be careful. “Although gentle in nature, deer that are injured or stressed can be extremely dangerous,” Caudell said. “They have sharp hooves and a powerful kick. Do not approach the animal unless you are positive it has died.” Caudell said that deer can be found anywhere in Indiana, including in urban settings, so drivers should be on the lookout no matter where they are.

Couple charged with corrupt business influence By The Paper staff FORT WAYNE — A married couple with ties to Kosciusko County have each been criminally charged in Allen County with one count of Corrupt Business Influence, a Level 5 Felony, following an investigation by the Indiana State Police. The investigation which was completed by Detective Clint Hetrick, allegedly revealed between January 2017 and February 2017, 41year-old Paul Adams and 39-year-old Rachael Adams entered multiple gas stations and convenience stores in Allen and surrounding counties. They allegedly used various distraction tech-

niques to make off with Hoosier Lottery scratch off tickets they did not pay for. They would then cash in any winning tickets at different location and purportedly conducted the same type of activity therein. The case was brought forth to Hetrick by Hoosier Lottery Security Investigators Matt Lewis and Douglas Theobald, who had begun to investigate the matter internally. As many as 10 law enforcement agencies in north and northeast Indiana took reports on the Adams’ criminal acts. Hetrick turned his case over to the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and on Oct. 27, the aforementioned

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charges were levied. The Adamses are currently incarcerated in the Kosciusko County Jail on unrelated charges and are being held on a retainer for the Allen County Jail. Sarah M. Taylor, executive director of the Hoosier Lottery added, “The arrest of these two persons resulted from the diligent work of

Hoosier Lottery S e c u r i t y Investigators Matt Lewis and Doug Theobald and the excellent cooperation of the Indiana State Police. We are committed to maintaining the integrity and security of the Hoosier Lottery and supporting the 4,500 Hoosier retailers who sell our Lottery products.”

Sadler sentenced to 81 years for Marion man’s death in 2016 By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash man received 81 years in Indiana Department of Corrections for the 2016 death of Marion resident. Waylon Sadler, 31, Wabash, was sentenced after he was found guilty of murder, felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury, felony criminal confinement and felony intimidation in September.

In January 2016, Sadler was charged in connection to the homicide investigation of James L. Zook Jr., 55, of Marion. Zook was pronounced dead at 7:05 a.m. on Jan. 12, 2016, as a result of a punctured jugular vein and fractured trachea, according to the Grant County Coroner’s report. At the time of the incident, Sadler and Zook resided together at a residence on West 9th Street with Zook’s daughter and

Sadler’s girlfriend, Shannon Collins. According to the Grant County Circuit Court documents: Sadler was sentenced to 65 years for the murder charge, six years for felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury, 16 years for felony criminal confinement and six years for felony intimidation. The sentencing for the felony battery, felony criminal confinement and felony intimidation charges

WAYLON SADLER are to be concurrently, but consecutively to the first count, for an aggregated sentence of 81 years.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 3 At 9:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew K. Laferney, 26, Wabash, was southbound on CR 200 West when he crossed the centerline, exited the roadway and struck a utility pole. Laferney was charged with misdemeanor operating while intoxicated, misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, felony intimidation, misdemeanor leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor public intoxication. Nov. 4 At 6:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael D. Warren, 35, North Manchester, was traveling west on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 5 At 5:17 a.m., a vehicle driven by Nathan K. Burke, 41, Roann, was southbound on CR 300 West when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 8:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Chad E. McKinney, 41, North Manchester, was westbound on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 6 At 7:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lisa Jaynes, 57, Wabash, was traveling east on CR 200 North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 8:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Stephen D. Kennedy, 49, North Manchester, was southbound on SR 13 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Javier Zavala Ledesma, 35, Logansport. Nov. 7 At 8:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Barbara C. Ehmen, 69, Syracuse, was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 8 At 7:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by William M. Knoch, 56, Fort Wayne, was traveling west on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 7:33 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bobbi L. Brown, 29, Peru, was traveling west on U.S. 24 when a deer

www.thepaperofwabash.com entered the roadway and was struck. At 7:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by James L. Thrush, 40, Wabash, was traveling west on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 9 At 6:19 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob T. Hodge, 25, Marion, was southbound on SR 15 when several deer entered the roadway and one was struck. He then left the roadway ad collided with an embankment and culvert. At 7:03 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ashley N. Stout, 31, Wabash, was eastbound on CR 24 when she swerved to avoid a collision with a deer, lost control of the vehicle, exited the roadway and struck a small tree. At 5:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by David J. Swenson, 44, South Whitley, was traveling east on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 7:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gregory S. Fitzpatrick, 63, Mexico, Ind., was traveling west on U.S. 24 when he collided with a table in the roadway. Nov. 10 At 7:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Miles H. Blake, 17, Fishers, was southbound on CR 200 West when he became distracted, failed to yield to a northwest-bound train and collided with the train’s engine. At 5:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeff A. Hults, 42, Wabash, was traveling southwest on Baumbauer Road when his vision was impaired by the sun’s glare, he was unable to follow the curve in the roadway, exited the roadway and collided with a utility pole. Passenger Chasity M. Eakright, 43, Wabash, was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident and sustained a broken left femur. She was transported to Parkview Wabash Hospital. Nov. 11 At 11:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Tammy C. Stanley, 52, Silver Lake, was exiting Rotam Tool onto SR 15 when it pulled into the pathway of a southbound vehicle driven by Casey R. Laycock, 22, Rochester.

At 6:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Blake L. Robinson, 28, Whitestown, was westbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Nov. 12 At 7:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Caitlynn R. Strobel, 22, North Manchester, was traveling south on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Citations Oct. 19 Tyler A. See, 25, Indianapolis, speeding.

Oct. 22 Sean M. Obsitnick, 39, Cicero, speeding.

Oct. 24 Corey A. Lopez, 23, Warsaw, speeding.

Nov. 3 William A. Moore, 19, Warsaw, speeding.

Nov. 5 Chadwic L. Pelphrey, 29, Roann, expired license plate. Allee S. Anton, 20, Temecula, Calif., speeding. George M. Dauenhauer, 30, Elwood, driving while suspended.

Nov. 6 Robert M. Hoy, 22, North Manchester, speeding.

Nov. 8 Candy S. Fields, 51, Wabash, speeding.

Nov. 11 Tessa Dentler, 29, Wabash, speeding and driving while suspended prior. Chad A. Mattern, 40, Wabash, seatbelt violation.

Nov. 13 Travis J. Herman, 23, Fort Wayne, speeding.

Bookings Franklin B. Gressley, 49, Wabash, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000. Blake P. Taylor, 22, Fort Wayne, two counts misdemeanor criminal trespass. Justin W. Kelly, 39, Wabash, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000. Terry L. Burkett, 38, North Manchester, misdemeanor resisting law enforcement and felony petition to revoke bond on possession of methamphetamine. Douglas W. Staats, 54, Wabash, misde-

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meanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more. Michael D. McDermit, 34, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke bond on operating while intoxicated and felony petition to revoke bond on intimidation. Michael L. Pierson, 59, Wabash, misdemeanor public intoxication. Derek M. Blackman, 28, Peru, felony residential entry and misdemeanor public intoxication. Erica N. Bell, 28, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of methamphetamine. Ann M. Shroll, 42, Peru, civil contempt failure to appear. Seth R. McCray, 23, LaFontaine, petition to revoke electronic home detention on possession of a legend drug. Christopher W. Spears, 32, Wabash, felony petition to terminate community transition program placement. Tyelee Stansberry,

40, Elwood, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000 and felony counterfeiting. Mariaha N. Hurt, 19, Wabash, felony burglary of building or structure that is a dwelling and two counts misdemeanor theft of less than $750. Jeffrey A. Bakehorn, 56, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more, and misdemeanor failure to stop for accident with injury. James H. Fraizer, 18, Winchester, Calif., misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Jason L. Dutton, 33, Wabash, petition to revoke electronic home detention on theft charge. Ken L. Purdy, 61, Lagro, felony petition to revoke probation on operating while intoxicated charge. Michael G. Kiefner, 26, Wabash, misdemeanor operating

WEEKLY REPORTS while intoxicated, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more, and misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person. Trevor A. Titus, 30, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear for public intoxication charge and misdemeanor failure to appear for disorderly conduct charge. Nestor D. Lopez, 22, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person. Wabash Police Department Accidents Nov. 3 At 11:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ronald L. Moyer, 69, Wabash, was backing out of a private driveway on Bonbrook Drive when he collided with a parked vehicle. Nov. 4 At 2:23 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Harold D. Eltzroth, 72, Peru, was backing out of a parking space in the Walmart parking lot when he collided with a vehicle driven by Ashley N. Arney, 32, Roann. At 6:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven E. Smith, 46, Wabash, was eastbound on U.S. 24 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Melissa A. Peterson, 49, Lagro. Smith had a preliminary blood alcohol concentration level of .26. Nov. 5 At 5:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sergio Rojas, 20, Wabash, was reversing in the Avalon Village Apartments when he collided with a power box. Nov. 6 At 5:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Roy B. Pence, 29, Marion, was traveling south on North Cass Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Riley J. Myers, 21, Wabash. Nov. 9

At 5:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Beth E. Jones, 45, Logansport, was traveling north on Manchester Avenue when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 12 At 5:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Erica P. Stellar, 22, North Manchester, was traveling south on Cass Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Derek A. Palmer, 33, Wabash. Citations Nov. 2 Jack A. Gatchel, 17, Wabash, speeding. Kiley L. Steele, 18, Wabash, no license plate light. Nov. 6 Jessica F. Hughes Wyatt, 38, Wabash, false and fictitious vehicle registration. Riley J. Myers, 21, Wabash, operating with no financial responsibility. Nov. 7 Scott E. Case, 45, Wabash, disregarding turn signal.

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Nov. 9 Ronce A. Tait, 25, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction, false and fictitious vehicle plate and no financial responsibility. Nov. 12 Ethan A. Chaplin, 20, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Benjamin L. Moore, 42, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Tia S. Mofford, 29, Peru, speeding. North Manchester Accidents Nov. 8 At 7:36 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alexis R. Caudill, 28, South Whitley, struck a deer on the SR 13 North. Citations Nov. 8 Jarrett M. Bradley, 39, North Manchester, no proof of financial responsibility. Kimberly R. Leffel, 55, North Manchester, speeding. Fire Nov. 8 At 7:08 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. At 10:12 a.m., 600 block of Bond Street for medical assist. At 2:47 p.m., 1100 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. At 3:24 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for an alarm. At 11:35 p.m., units from the North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to smoke in a residence in the 100 block of East 2nd Street. Land Transfers

About 100 people gathered on the Wabash County Courthouse lawn on Saturday morning for the annual Veteran’s Day ceremony. Members of Wabash American Legion Post No.15 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.286, along with their respective auxiliaries, participated in the event. Representatives from the VFW and American Legion auxiliaries (top photo) placed wreaths at the Courthouse memorial. American Legion Chaplain Don Cole (left photo) gave the opening invocation.

Blake Wynn (top photo) winner of the VFW’s Forces of Democracy essay contest, reads his winning essay. The theme was “American History: Our Hope for the Future.” To conclude the service, Bonnie Truss (bottom photo), played taps. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Wabash Stations Inc. to Wayman Enterprises Inc., corporate deed. Thomas J. and Rhonda K. Penrod to Matthew L. Ozenbaugh and Halley A. Williams, warranty deed. Michael R. and Lisa R. Monroe to Chad A. and Karyn L. Mattern, warranty deed. Betty J. Temple to Christopher R. and Emily M. Dotson, warranty deed. Paul J. and Stephanie J. Nearing to Megan A. Bucher, warranty deed. Timothy R. and Nadine A. Baker to Mandy L. Neff, warranty deed. Scott Bowman to Arthurine R. Alford, warranty deed. Nancy S. Campbell

to Robert J. Lundquist, warranty deed. Timothy W. and Roxanna Stiglich to Brady A. Miller, warranty deed. Heather L. Allen to Michael H. Hoover, quitclaim deed. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Jimmie L. and Carol A. Huston, warranty deed. Jan K. and Virginia N. Finch to Christopher K. and Penny L. Finch, personal representation deed. Jan K. and Virginia N. Finch to James and Melissa Brewer, personal representation deed. Lisa and Scott Haupert to Donald and Judy Yocum, warranty deed. Russell and Nellie Smith to Lisa Burns, quitclaim deed. Wabash County Auditor to John D. Bakehorn, tax title deed. Robert R. Halderman to HKH Investments II LLC, warranty deed. Betty J. Temple to Alethea C. Eudy and Mack C. Eudy Jr., warranty deed. Preston L. Eudy to Ron and Don Franks, warranty deed. Susan D. and D. Larry Dockter to Rebecca S. Powell, warranty deed. John A. and Doris J. Kling to Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren Inc., warranty deed. Elizabeth V. French, Ronnie L. French and William E. French to Todd R. Floor, Dianne K. Floor, Todd R. Floor Revocable Trust and Dianne K. Floor Revocable Trust, personal representation deed. Stephanie M. Johnson, Stephen M. Singleton and Tera Blair to Gary and Marthene Burnau, warranty deed. Westchester Services LLC to Whiterock Holdings LLC, warranty deed. Westchester Services LLC to Whiterock Holdings LLC, warranty deed. Westchester Services LLC to Whiterock Holdings LLC, warranty deed. NV Housing Grant LLC to Susan L. Risher, warranty deed. Permits

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Local athletes sign to play in college Wabash’s Cressell to wrestle at D-1 North Dakota State U By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Hayes Sturtsman (front, center) will continue his academic and baseball career at Indiana Tech. Pictured with him at a letter signing ceremony are Autumn and Andy Sturtsman, along with Indiana Tech head baseball coach Kip McWilliams and Manchester High School head baseball coach Jack Rupley (back). Photo by Eric Christiansen

Manchester’s Sturtsman to play baseball at Indiana Tech By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — Hayes Sturtsman’s dream is coming true. A Manchester High School baseball player, Sturtsman will continue his education and baseball career at Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne. “It’s crazy. It’s what I’ve always dreamed of. You never thing it’s going to happen when you are little,” Sturtsman said. “I’m kind of speechless. “I chose Indiana Tech because I really liked the campus and the vibe there. I’ve played there a couple of times, in the summer and I like the mound, the field and the atmosphere,” he continued. “There are some really good things about the program and I think I fit in really well there.” Indiana Tech head baseball coach Kip McWilliams is excited to have Sturtsman join his program. “We’ve been on him for a while,” McWilliams said. “We saw him pitch a little as a sophomore, and (former MHS and Indiana Tech baseball player) Connor McLaughlin has been telling us some good things about Hayes. Seeing him this summer really peaked our interest. “We knew he was going to be tal-

ented—he just needed to grow into that big strong body, get better and develop some pitches,” he added. “We really saw some neat things that we are really excited about.” Manchester High School coach Jack Rupley is confident that Hayes will be in good hands. “He is going to a top-notch program,” Rupley said. “I think with the way Hayes throws and the way he can play, he can contribute right away. I think he’ll fit in, and it’s close enough that mom and dad get to watch, and I know that is important.” Sturtsman hopes to hit the ground running. “My goal is to start my freshman year and I want to be in the rotation from the get-go,” he said. “I think I have a good chance to do so if I put in the work and stick to my trade and just execute when I can. I think I have a pretty decent shot.” In the meantime, his senior year of high school is still his focus, just finishing quarterbacking the football team and starting the basketball season before he fine-tunes his skills on the baseball field in the spring. Sturtsman made the Three Rivers Conference All-Conference Team in 2017 and was named Honorable Mention in 2016.

Wabash’s Noah Cressell signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Nov. 8, to wrestle for North Dakota State University. Located in Fargo, N.D., North Dakota State has an NCAA Division 1 wrestling program and participates in the Big 12. “In Indiana, it’s all about basketball,” Cressell told The Paper of Wabash County when discussing why he chose to attend North Dakota State. “In North Dakota it’s about football and wrestling.” He plans on majoring in accounting with the goal of one day becoming a financial manager. Cressell wrestles in the 184-pound weight class, currently. “I might change; I might not,” he said. Entering his senior year, Cressell has a record of 81-23, and has been a champion at Sectional and Regional tourneys, and is a two-time Semi-state qualifier. In addition, he is a four-time Indiana State Wrestling Association team member, and won the ISWA Greco Roman State Championship. He also was runnerup in the ISWA Freestyle State Championship. Wabash coach Jake

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ily have that magical effect as the Cubs/Indians series. However, this one had strategy fueled by saberAs I watched all seven games of metrics and good old fashioned the 2017 World Series, it occurred excitement. How many different to me how lucky I am to be a basetimes did either the Dodgers or the ball fanatic. Okay, I watched part of Astros get a 3 or 4 run lead only to Game 5 half knotting off late on see the other team recover and Sunday night/early Monday morncome back? Multiple lead changes ing, and I listened to a few innings were certainly in vogue this year! of Game 4 while traveling, other I love the way both managers than that, I saw most every pitch. handled their personnel, but in my It’s not news that this was the mind both out thought themselves most action packed Series in BILL BARROWS at times especially with the numrecent memory. It set a record for ber of pitching changes in individhome runs in a Ser-ies. The 2016 Fall Clas-sic was action pac-ked and had its ual games and over for the series. Managers (continued on page 30) share of drama, but this year didn’t necessarBy Bill Barrows

Noah Cressell signs a letter of intent to wrestle at North Dakota State University. Looking on are (front, from left) his parents, Elisa Cressell, Matthew Cressell, Athletic Director Matt Shone (back, from left), coach Jake O’Neill, assistant coach Chad Ulmer and WHS principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Joseph Slacian O’Neill praised Cressell for his work both on and off the mats. The Cressell family moved to Wabash from North Carolina five years ago, the coach noted. “I was trying to get him to play football,” O’Neill said. “His

response to me was, ‘All I want to do is wrestling.’ “From that time on, he started with the high school kids, and I couldn’t get him off the mat since then. He’s meant an awful lot and has helped us build the program. His personality, char-

acter and leadership makes everybody love him, especially the younger wrestlers. “It’s not just his wins on the mat that helped us build this program. It’s been his personality, character and leadership.”

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Winners of this year’s local Knights of Columbus local Soccer Challenge are (from left) Mason Lyons, Addison Bakehorn, Payton Click, Makenna Snow, Troy Guenin-Hodson, Jessica Brunett, Ashley Lyons, Trey Wright, Devin Coffman, and Ashton Coffman. Photos provided

Local youth participate in Knights of Columbus event By The Paper staff Southwood’s Matt Nose (87) attemps to elude a Monroe Central defender in the Regional game on Friday night. Nose scored on a pass from quarterback Carson Blair with just more than 7 minutes and 30 seconds left in the game. Photos by Harold V. Chatlosh

Knights’ grid season ends in final seconds of Regional By Bill Barrows

It was not supposed to end that way! The Southwood Knights traveled to Monroe Central to play for the 1A Regional No.43 Championship. It was a classic postseason game. The air was crisp and raw on a November evening with a cold wind blowing across the field. Southwood set the tone early by making a stop and then scoring on a long pass play, a 78-yard strike from Carson Blair to Peyton Trexler. They led in what was shaping up to be a defensive battle at the half 7-0. Both coaching staffs made adjustments at the break that turned the game. The Knights led 7-6 and then 14-6 in the third quarter after an interception return for a 54-yard touchdown by Trexler, his second score of the game. After an actioned packed struggle, Southwood leading 21-20 late in the contest, thanks to a TD pass from Blair to Matt Nose, Monroe Central scored to seal the championship 28-21. It wasn’t sup-

For the third straight year, Ashley Lyons was a state champion in the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. She won first place in the 13year-old girls division during the state tourney at Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi School in Greenwood. She was one of four local youth who competed at the Oct. 29 state tourney. Makenna Snow was State Runner-up of the 11 year old girls and Mason Lyons was 9 year old boys State Runner up. Jessica Brunett also competed. Competitors progress through local, regional, and state competitions. International champions are announced by the Knights of Columbus international headquarters in New Haven, Conn., based on scores from the statelevel competitions. All boys and girls 9 to 14-years-old are eligible to participate and compete in their respective age divisions. On Sept. 23, the Wabash Knights

Southwood’s Gabe Lloyd looks for positive yardage in the Regional game against Monroe Central. posed to end like that. In football terms, here is the reality of life: A guy’s dream ends with him scoring the winning touchdown and walking off with the beautiful girl. Where in reality, his dream often ends with a simple kneel down to run out the clock. This dream may have ended, but when the sun comes up tomorrow, another

dream will have dawned as you awaken. Always remember, when one door closes, often times another one opens. It was a great season filled with many good memories. It may hurt some now, but soon you will find the strength to move on. Hold your heads high, you won the TRC and back-to-back sectional titles. That says a lot!

Four Wabash youths participated in the 2017 Knights of Columbus State Soccer Challenge. Participants are (from left to right) Jessica Brunett, Makenna Snow, Mayson Lyons, and Ashley Lyons.

Fans were winners in ‘17 Series in this era are becoming accustomed to living by statistics and sabermetrics from pitch counts, to situational match ups and trends as opposed to using that information and coupling it with good old fashioned baseball managing. Having a feel for who is confident or “hot” at a certain time. Hey, if someone is struggling, there may not be time in a 4 to 7 game series for the patience to stay with that guy, but I like the

of Columbus had its annual soccer challenge. More than26 youths participated in this year’s local Challenge. Winners of this year’s local Challenge were Mason Lyons, Addison Bakehorn, Ashton Coffman, Payton Click, Try Guenin-Hodson, Makenna Snow, Devin Coffman, Jessica Brunett, Ashley Lyons, and Trey Wright. Knights of Columbus officials congratulation all the competitors and winners of this year’s event. They would like to extend a special thanks to Bill Barrows and the Wabash County YMCA for their cooperation and assistance with this event. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.8 million members in over 15,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated 70 million volunteer hours and $170 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their Church, communities, councils, Culture of Life, families and youth.

idea of just letting a situation play out a bit instead of making changes just because the computer tells you to. I also think that that is ultimately why the Astros prevailed. A.J. Hinch was willing to use the statistical information and the trends but still played his hand in certain situations instead of what Dave Roberts did and that appeared to be married to the computer and living with that

information. Records were set for the number of pitching changes in this series. It slowed the games down at times. I’m not opposed to it from a strategical standpoint, but that is also one of the reasons that the casual fan loses interest, as well as the constant meetings on the mound with runners on base. There were at least a dozen in Game 7. The competition committee will address that during the offseason I’m sure.

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This series also proved something else. Swing trajectories are a major trend that produce extra base hits and an ultimately home runs. But they also produce strikeouts. Strikeouts are nonproductive. The Astros got the lead early in Game 7 and ultimately won due to their ability to move runners and put pressure on the Dodger defense. Both fan bases should be proud of their team and their futures. Domination by

young and exciting stars with some veteran pitchers mixed in along the way are a good formula to stay competitive and keep fans young and old cheering for years to come.

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Youths meet 50 exhibitors at Wabash College and Career Fair By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash County and area youths met nearly 50 post-high school career exhibitors at the fourth annual Wabash High School College and Career Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 8. This year’s turnout, simply put, was “great,” according to Kyle Wieland, WHS principal. “Each year, we have a lot of returning colleges, universities, our trade unions and also our community employers that come out,” Wieland told

The Paper of Wabash County, “but each year we add a few more that either hear about it word of mouth or weren’t able to come in the past so they show up. “It’s always interesting to see the nice variety that we get because it’s not just a college fair. It’s a college and career fair so by having the military branches represented, the trade unions and also our Heartland Career Center, it’s trying to reach all students and help them figure out what that pathway after high school looks like.”

The fair fulfills Wabash City School’s district-wide “three E” goals, which are to increase post-secondary enrollment, employment at a living wage and enlistment in military service. “When you’re talking enlistment, earning a living wage and enrollment, this is trying to cover all three of those pretty equally,” Wieland said. All Wabash County and area high schools were invited to attend Wednesday’s event. “I really think there’s so much our students don’t know

that they want to know,” Wieland said. “Just being able to expose them to all of these different groups at one time, give these students an opportunity to ask questions that they might have (is important), because they really are wondering, ‘What am I going to do after high school?’ “I think this is a great opportunity to help answer their questions and also create some more interest for them. … I think it opens up a lot more opportunities for students that they wouldn’t even know about.”

A representative from Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne meets with local students during the recent WHS College and Career fair. Photo by Emma Rausch

Martin Yale acquires Kansas firm Martin Yale Industries officials on Thursday, Nov. 9, announced the acquisition of Dry-Lam, LLC, of Shawnee, Kan. Dry-Lam, LLC is a leading distributor of laminating equipment and films to the office product and commercial print finishing markets. Its expertise in laminating machines, films, transparencies, and

tissue will expand Martin Yale’s product offerings and service. “Dry-Lam’s two primary distribution channels, office products and commercial print, closely mirror our current go to market channels,” Martin Yale President Greg German said. “It is extremely exciting to add laminating to our product portfolio. This acquisition enables us to leverage already existing relationships of the

two companies, giving strong Dry-Lam customers access to Martin Yale products and strong Martin Yale customers access to leading lamination products.” The acquisition of Dry-Lam, LLC positions Martin Yale to offer a great variety of laminating products to the print finishing and office markets – from lower volume desktop machines to high speed, automated trimming floor models.

As part of the acquisition, DryLam’s distribution center will be relocated to Martin Yale’s facility in Wabash. This move will increase capacity and efficiency, as well as ensure that the high standard of customer service and technical support that Dry-Lam has been known for continues. The acquisition is not expected to add any new jobs to the Wabash facility at this time, according

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Toy drive receives help: Brandt’s Harley Davidson received several donations of new toy and $280 from 55 riders on July 15 during a charity ride with Brian Howe, former lead singer of Bad Company. Wabash County Christmas Spirit received the gifts and funds from Brandt’s on Thursday, Oct. 26. Participating in the donation ceremony were (front row, from left) Jennifer Meyer, Mark Shanks, Ronda Moore; Seth Snyder (back row, from left), Bill Meyer, Missy Lundmark, Kara Fulmer. Front Row: Jennifer Meyer, Mark Shanks, Ronda Moore. Photo provided

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103 Wabash County veterans commended at Quilts of Honor luncheon By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

More than 100 veterans gathered at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ Friday afternoon, Nov. 10, and received thanks for their service from the Quilts of Honor Quilters and loved ones. Throughout the last year, the Quilts of Honor Quilters, a group of 12 Wabash County women armed with needles, thread and star-spangled fabric, crafted handmade quilts and placemats as gifts of gratitude for 103 veterans. In observance of Veteran’s Day, the group presented the quilted items during the fifth annual commemoration luncheon on Friday. First time attending veterans received a quilt while returning guests accepted placemats. The group’s Chair-

man Lois VanMeter said that the act “is a labor of love.” Although 103 were present to receive gifts, 116 were invited to be honored, including nine veterans that served during World War II, 15 in the Korean Conflict, 83 in the Vietnam War, one in Iraq and eight served in other capacities. Dave Miller and Richard Kercher, who served in the Vietnam War, both received quilts this year. “It’s wonderful and even better, because I came back from Vietnam in an era when they told us, ‘Don’t wear your uniform,’” Miller told The Paper. “They flew us into Travis (Air Force Base) in California and that’s what I had to do, but I didn’t really have any civilian clothes to speak of. I got some kind of rags from the personnel at the Travis Air Base and had to get on a

Veteran Richard Tschantz receives a kiss on the cheek from his wife, Joyce Tschantz, after receiving his quilt. Photos by Emma Rausch

plane, but there wasn’t a plane going to Chicago. So I had to get a hotel and it was a mess. “It felt like you were in a different country. It was different. I

served 28 years in the (United States) Coast Guard and then went to work for the Navy for 23 more.” Miller agreed that Friday’s event was wonderful and he would encourage other veterans to attend next year’s luncheon. For a Vietnam veteran, it’s nice to be thanked and recognized after so long, he said. “Look at the work that they did to (the quilts),” Miller said, pointing out the patterns and stitch work of his quilt. “It nice that they recognize the veterans. So many of them, they just kind of stay in the shadows, especially from the Vietnam (War) era. I had a little girl standing on my toes one time—this was after I was out—I was coming out of the

federal building in my uniform. She was right on my toes and

Wabash Middle School students Ty Carpenter (from left), Hadley Schuler and Janika Stumbo help carry in the American flag prior to the start of the ceremony.

Joan Manning presents a quilt to veteran Malvern Winters.

stopped me. She called me a baby killer and all sorts of things like that. He later explained, “Those are a lot of the things that all the

Vietnam era people had (to face). I was older then, but that’s just how things are.” Kercher agreed with his fellow veteran. “It’s really unbelievable that women and

the church would do this for us veterans,” Kercher said. “I really appreciate and thank them. It’s an honor to come and I think every veteran should be here.”

Board tables Honeywell Park bids By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Park Board tabled any action on a bid to refurbish Honeywell Park. In October, the board received a $409,990 from R. Yoder Construction, Nappanee, for the work, which includes rebuilding the pavilion located by the tennis courts, and other amenities. On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the board looked at detailed costs for the project, which includes:

— $8,820 for demolition of the existing pavilion — $261,740 for construction of the new pavilion. — $26,230 for electrical work — $33,610 to relocate the existing basketball courts — $4,900 for three sets of bleachers and concrete pads. Board members believe the cost of the new pavilion was high. “It seems like an awful lot of money for a pavilion,” board member Sam Frazier said. Board member Kerri

Mattern added, “That’s what I was thinking.” Park Superintendent Adam Hall said one reason for the high cost is because of the type of material being used. “We didn’t ask for it and they didn’t give it,” he said about alternate materials. “I don’t see why we can’t go back to them and make that suggestion. As far as I know, we’re allowed to do that.” The board ordered Hall to do so. The bleachers have three rows and will seat a total of 15 people per set.

“Once you get to four rows, you have to have the backing and other safety requirements, so we’re trying to avoid that,” Hall said. Board members also asked Hall if he discussed the cost with representatives of the anonymous donors. “Everybody is aware of it and has seen it,” Hall said. “They didn’t shy away from it, let’s put it that way. They also thought it was a little high, as well.” Board members hope to have the new figures by the December meeting.

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Children’s boutique opens in downtown Wabash By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Tiny Threads officially opened Friday night, Nov. 3, during the Downtown Wabash First Friday event. Located in the Market Walk alley at 49 W. Market Street, Tiny Threads is a children’s boutique that offers that offers “big city style and small town charm,” according to Leah Hines, business owner. “I have a 2-year-old and I love dressing him in cute boutique clothes for special events and the pictures — 0 to 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1-year-old,” Hines told The Paper of Wabash County in an interview, “and I’m a big shopper of a couple of specific stores. It kind of got to me on social media when one day — it was just a standard outfit for (my son) — three people had pictures done with their little boys in the exact same outfit. “So I thought I’d like something more unique and upscale, and I wanted to spend more time with my son so that’s why (Tiny Threads came about).” Hines said she noticed a local need for fashionable children’s apparel for all occasions. “We just really want to give back to the community and I think that there’s a need for some children’s clothing (in Wabash),” she said. “It’s hard when you have children to drive an hour to go find a special outfit, especially when you have the child with you. It’s nice to be local so you don’t have to have an hour car ride somewhere (to find an outfit).

Ashley Yaggi browses for clothes for her daughter, Chloe, 4, at Tiny Thread. Photo by Emma Rausch “So we are offering the specialty items where there is kind of a void, not only in the community but a void in many stores for some of these items.” The boutique offers casual apparel and sportswear girls newborn through size 14 and boys newborn through size seven as well as special occasion dresses and suits. “We will be offering First Communion dresses in the spring as well,” Hines said, later adding, “We have all kinds of stuff coming in now and then we’ll have double the inventory coming in for spring time. So we’ll offer Easter dresses as well.” Additionally, Tiny Threads also offers teething bracelets, specialty toothbrushes, books, shoes, baby accessories and more. “We have a little bit of everything, honestly,” Hines added. “When people come in here, I want people to

get a little bit of everything. I want them to be able to walk away with a whole outfit. If they’re looking for a baby shower, they can come in and grab that special item for that baby shower or holiday shopping, birthday shopping for nieces, nephews or grandkids. “Every mom is a little different and every child is different so I’m trying to take in a variety of styles. … I hope when people come in here I want them to feel like they can ask us anything and that they’ll get full, mom-tomom customer service. We have other moms who work here as well. That’s the kind of bond that we have.” Tiny Threads is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Tiny Threads on Facebook or call 260274-0149.

Dairy team places 11th: The North Miami FFA Dairy team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete in the World Dairy Expo from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. The team consisted of (from left) Blake Sadowsky, Eilee Deniston, Lincoln Wildermuth and Makinzie France. They judged two heifer classes, and two production cow classes. They also took a quiz on the cow classes. The team received 11tj place overall with Blake Sadowsky earning 10th place individual. Photo provided

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Wabash Marketplace membership up 8 percent By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

W a b a s h Marketplace Inc.’s m e m b e r s h i p increased 8 percent in 2017. It now stands at 138 members. That was one of the points brought forward Thursday night, Nov. 9, during WMI’s annual meeting. About 100 people gathered at Reading Room Books to hear a recap of the year and vote to ratify the board for the upcoming year. Now in its 36th year, WMI’s original purpose was to promote economic development downtown, Executive Director Steve Downs reminded those present. “Our function is to preserve and rehabilitate buildings, that was the initial start,” he said. “It’s broadened into, of course, supporting small businesses. We could have the nicest buildings in the world, but if we don’t have all of you in them, then we’re all wasting our time. “It’s been an interesting couple of years that I’ve had in this job.” Most of the members, Downs noted, are downtown business owners. “It should be a nobrainer that downtown merchants belong to Marketplace,” he said. “We’re working awfully hard and we think we have earned your trust. We hope your support will continue. “But, it has been remarkable how many new members we have from outside the downtown area. Our membership is up over 8 percent …But what really impresses me is the people who don’t have a vested interest downtown – they don’t have property downtown, or they don’t own a business, and yet they see what we are doing and they are contributing and becoming members. “That should validate what all of you are doing by supporting our organization.” And while downtown is experiencing renewed vigor, he warned business owners not to become complacent. “I think we can often take this entire operation for granted, or our downtown for granted, all of Wabash

for granted, we’re here all the time,” he said. “We’re used to the Honeywell Center, now used to the hotel, used to all the facades being done. We’ve got to be careful not to take this for granted. “We hear all the time from people coming in how cool the downtown is, how nice the downtown is. We say, ‘Yes, we like it. We’ve done a lot.’ But we fully don’t appreciate it until someone from out of town comes in and says that.” Much of the success this past year, especially with the increase in membership, is largely due to the efforts of Program Director Tyler Karst, Downs said. “You don’t realize how much has changed, even in the past year, until you see it all together,” Karst said. And, he noted, WMI’s efforts aren’t going unnoticed. “I’ve had, since July of last year, more than a dozen communities reach out to me about Wabash Marketplace, about us being a Main Street (program), about our First Fridays, how are you doing it, how are you getting your merchants involved, what

are you doing?” he said. “They think there’s a magic answer, and there’s really not. “We all know we’ve all had our share of struggles, and we’ll continue to have those. But together we’re strong and able to keep on trucking and adding to the awesomeness of downtown.” Highlights from the year are weekly job postings on WMI’s webpage, he said, noting that has the most hits on the webpage. In addition, the annual Farmers Market added more weeks this year, and it also saw an increase in merchant participation. One area that Downs has personally been involved with is the Bedford and Bradley buildings in downtown Wabash. “It’s been a real roller coaster ride for me,” he said. WMI purchased the buildings in the summer of 2016. Downs said he thought he had the Bedford building sold earlier this year, but the deal fell through in May. “That building has been sitting there ever since, while we tried to regroup,” he said. “We then turned our

attention to the Bradley Building.” WMI was raising funds to work on the Bradley Building, but a grant fell through, leaving the organization about $200,000 short of its needed funds to begin the project. “About that time a private developer came up to us and made an offer that we thought was a pretty good deal,” Downs said. “The partnership was Dave Vandermark and Kathleen Alspaugh. “They’re doing it because it’s a business decision. But they’re also taking a leap of faith in Wabash and the downtown. That’s a huge building and it needs a lot of work. What they’ve been willing to do, to undertake this building on the terms of which they were willing to take it, we’re confident that they will follow through and fulfill the vision we have for it.” As for the Bedford Building, WMI is looking at an initial phase of work for the structure. “We don’t have the money to do the entire building,” he said. “The floors are collapsing. The floors are rotten. Water has been

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all done before winter, but we will at least secure it up and start the work in the spring. “We have grant money for that, and we’re begging and borrowing for other money.” WMI President Jason Callahan recognized four board members whose terms were expiring – Tod

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MIS announces honor roll, perfect attendance Article provided LAKETON – Officials at Manchester Intermediate School have announced the honor roll for the first quarter of the 2017-18 school year, as well as the first perfect attendance list for the year. 4th Grade: Avery Akins, Avery Baird, Landon Bewley, Chase Blevins, LilliAnn Brannon, Darci Brovont, Saydah Burke, Avalee Chapman, Ariana Cook, Myla Crozier, Cody Curtis, Laynen DeLaughter, Caden Deneve, Leighton Duffy, Joanna Eberly, Mackinzy Eldridge, Allie Evans, Ava Felgar, Kelzei Fox, Emma Garber, Sydnie Gidley, Peyton Gilbert, Landon Gish, Gavin Harting, Xavier Harting, Carson Heath, Isaac Hernandez-Alvarez, Trey Howard, Samuel Jackson, Jayden Jimenez, Spencer Kerr, Liam Kreps-Miller, Ashlynn Lambert, Lillian Linkenhoker, Kahlyn Manns, Makayla Marcum, Katelyn Martynowicz,

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NM’s Izaak Walton League hosts hunting class By The Paper staff The Izaak Walton League-North Manchester Chapter hosted a Hunter Education Class on Nov. 4-5.

“We teach this class to get the youth involved in hunting and give them a good start to hunting safely and correctly.” said Conservation Officer Bill Dale as to why

this class is important. “Something I learned was how to properly handle my firearm and basic first aid.” added Turner Stephens, age

12 when asked what he learned during the class. Izaak Walton League officials would like to thank Dale, Wabash County Indiana Hunter

E d u c a t i o n Coordinator Bobbi Gaylourd and Instructor Gary Gaylourd for their commitment to the education of Indiana hunters.

Braydon Crull, Zaarik DeVore, Juliana Diaz, Katie Flick, Kadence Fox, Luke Gish, Zavier Godsey, Alexis Green, Wynter Harris, Owen Harshman, Cole Henderson, Ethan Henson, Jonathan Hernandez-Alvarez, Richen Hunt, Jackson Maciejewski, Brady Miller, Jocelynn Molina, Diego Myers, Taryn Naragon, Peyton Neal, Zachary Owens, Zachary Ozenbaugh, Tristan Paquera, Sabrina Patton, Leon Phillips, Citlali Quiroz-Alvarez, Izzabella Reed, Colton Reffitt, Thomas Rodriguez, Audrey Sanson, Angelica Saucedo, Cesar Saucedo-Saucedo, Caleb Sautter, Molly Schannep, Tallon Selleck, Hannah Shepherd, Hanna Stout, Averi Thomas, Tallon Torpy, Joshua Trout, Connor Trump, Ryan Tully, Ryah Vawter, Carter Wagoner, Noelle Walt, Lukas Weimann, Jeren West, Kami Wheat, Devin White, Wyatt Young. 6th Grade: Samuel Ayres, Isaac Barrett, Carleigh Blevins, Leyna Borgmann, Slayden

Burke, Isaiah Burlingame, Steven Collins, Justin Conliff, Ezra Dotson, Preston Duffy, Ava Egolf, Evyn Fox, Emma Henson, Dylan Hernandez, Jacob Hesting, Kennedy James, Antonio Jimenez, Melani Jimenez-Saucedo, Sarah Kerlin, Zaine Louvier, Isabela Luevano, Gavin Martin, Paulette Martin, Evan Martynowicz, Dominick Mayle, Jade McCullough, Tyler McLain, Maegan Metzger, Malia Metzger, Hayley Meyer, Nathaniel Miller, Diego Munoz, Chandler Music, Colten Nelson, Ross Nethercutt, Catrina Newell, Aliyah Nichols, Lauren Ortiz, Lucas Popi, Samuel Pyle, Olivia Sabo, Brayden Sanson, Monica Saucedo, Kimberly Schroll, Adia Selleck, Keydan Shepherd, Riley Shock, Claire Shoemaker, Gabrielle Simmers, Caleb Smith, Casen Vawter, Alexa Weaver, Kaydence Whennen, Danielle Wright, Dairish Zintsmaster.,

Richvalley UMW meet Article provided The Richvalley United Methodist Women met Oct. 4 at the church for its afternoon meeting. The ladies recited the UMW Purpose to open the meeting, and President Amy Lauer gave devotions and prayer. Serena Thrush Acker presented the program on human trafficking. Human trafficking and prostitution are not the same thing. Human trafficking is a form of modern day slavery, which is the second largest criminal industry in the world. Acker is part of All Worthy of Love chapter which meets every Tuesday and prays that God breaks the chains of injustice that women and children caught in slavery find a way out and that God would convict the hearts of pimps and Johns. Brothels are sometimes masked as massage or foot massage businesses. Donations and prayers are welcome for hygiene items, notes of encouragement, winter clothes or food items. Closing scripture was, “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for

the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” (Isaiah 61:1) Roll call was answered by nine members and guests, Acker, Kathy Baker, Jane Cole, Rosie Brinson, Cher Moore, Char Kelsheimer and Carol Wilson. Monthly reports were given for the secretary and treasurer. A 2018 UMW program was purchased at Northeast District UMW meeting attended by Lauer, Cindi Price, Jane Long, Sylvia Shriver and Ruth Dyson. Vickie Thrush passed cards to sign for Pam Musselman and Phyllis Taylor, who is celebrating her 90th birthday. Elaine Leach had a basketful of books available for reading. Members are collecting items for the Lucille Rains Residence Country Store. The next meeting will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 1, with Cindi Price giving the lesson and being the hostess. Roll call will be a scripture on peace. Closing devotions were given by Carolyn Maxwell from Laugh Out Loud and prayer. Mrs. Maxwell also served as hostess.

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Local auxiliary members attend conference P.E.O. meets Article provided Wabash American Legion Auxiliary Unit No.15 members Roxy Stoner, Fifth District president and Unit president, Helena Samons, treasurer, and Sharon Amann, secretary, recently attended the annual fall conference at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The 2-17-18 theme, “Reflecting Our Past to Better Serve Our Veterans,” chosen by D e p a r t m e n t President Judy Morris of Lebanon, was carried out as officers and chairs reported the programs and activities

for the American Legion Auxiliary units to stress throughout the year as they promoted their work for veterans, youth and the community. Some programs included: Americanism, promoting the participation of students in grades 3 through 12 to enter the essay contest entitled, “What can I personally do to promote America in my school or community?” Indiana Veterans Home: Remember the vets with frequent cards and or correspondence. There is always a need for personal items for men

Attending the recent American Legion Auxiliary conference in Indianapolis were (from left) Helena Samons, Roxy Stoner and Shawn Amann. Photo provided and women. Education: Units are urged to participate in the 10 for 10

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needy children of the community. Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation: Items are needed for monthly parties, gifts for the upcoming gift wrap at each of the hospitals, money to provide the vets with coupon books to use in the canteen are just a few suggestions. Special guests included National Central Division Vice President Trish Ward of Kansas, Indiana D e p a r t m e n t American Legion Commander Marty Dzieglowicz and Indiana Department SAL Detachment Commander Dewey Long.

in October Article provided The October meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BY was at Miller’s Merry Manner on Oct. 9, at 7 p.m. Hostesses were Karen Huber and Muriel Morrison. President Beth Perkins welcomed Barb Bowman, Delegate to C o n v e n t i o n of International

Chapter. Barb presented on her experiences while attending the convention held in Charlotte, N.C. Maggie Wimberly gave the program. Sue Gray and Jane Barlow will be hostesses for the next business meeting on Nov. 13 at Miller’s Merry Manor. Eileen Dye will give the program.

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WHS announces first honor roll Article provided Officials at Wabash High School have announced the High and Regular honor rolls for the first quarter of the 2017-18 school year. Earning honors were: High Honor Roll 9th Grade – Madison Bartoo, Rebecca Bruss, David Carmichael, Madison Church, Lena Cordes, Isabel David, Isabelle Davis, Allyson Dillon, Kyndal Fields, Magdalen France, Lingjun Fu, Nicole Gunderman, Thomas Johnson, Joseph Leland, Vivian Lemaster, Olivia Lindsay, Morgan Mallow, Alia Miller, Kiana Miller, Keegan O’Neil, Ian Risher, Erin Russell, Lincoln Saldivar, Brailyn Slone, Brodie Smith, Sabine Thomas, Jasper Walter, Destynee Watson 10th Grade – Bradyn Baker, Cody Ballschmidt, Maya Benysh, Alexis Burton, Caleb Callahan, Bella Carrillo, Taylor Coffman, Trenton Daughtry, Wyatt Davis, Hope Decker, Robert Ford, Jonah France, Brileigh Frazier, Ella Gatchel, Kaleb Gidley, Evelynn Gray, Madison Hecox, Samantha Hendricks, Dana Hueston,

Todd Ihnen-Goff, Kallen Kelsheimer, Asif Khan, Camille Kugler, Makayla Lamb, Lindsey Mattern, Tiara McKitrick, Victoria Pfeiffer, Randy Satterfield, Grace Schoening, Payton Sodervick, Elijah Vander Velden, Alexis Westendorf 11th Grade – Shelby David, Isabel France, Rebekah Freeman, Kaitlan Tracy, Blake Gribben, Hannah Halverson, Cody Henderson, Benjamin Hewitt, Brenna Hipsher, Mallory Hipskind, Claire Hipskind, Abigail Hobson, Brooke Irgang, Elizabeth Maggart, Emilly Martin, Taylor Mettler, Bryant Miller, Lillian Mota, Katherine Newman, Abigail Owen, Isabelle Robinson, Picabo Saunders, Morgan Schnitz, Blayze Shemwell, Mackenzie Sheridan, Kiley Stone, Kaitlan Tracy, Hope Unger, Logan Vander Velden, Jessica Weekley, Whitney Working 12th Grade – Grant Abell, Cody Beeks, Aidan Benysh, Kaylei Blair, Jacob Bruss, Kassandra Burchett, Chaney Byers, Shyanna Cavins, Ryan Davis, Zoe Denney, Courtney Eshelman, Kamryn Grier, Kaitlyn Hashbarger, Jayden Hensley, Heather Houlihan, Isabel Hughes, Taylor Kelley, Erica King, Jade Kline, Ayden Kocher, Kaitlyn LaMar, Brayden

Lutz, Lucas Mattern, Kinsey McBride, Gage Miller, Abony Petty, Evangelia Reed, Amira Siddiqui, Matthew Stein, John Stewart, Michael Swango, Seth Thomas, Tristan Vigar, Austin Vinopal, Alec Wallisch, Kennedy Watson Haynes, Seth Yeadon Regular Honor Roll 9th Grade – Julius Beck, Brooke Bowling, Simon Byers, Paul Cordes, Lacey Crist, Kaedyn Day, Wesley Derry, Isaiah Eis, Destiny Foster, James Gault, Alison Gault, Jaqobie Griffith, Sierra Hall, Haley Higgins, Hayley Houlihan, Sheldon Jones, Kedrick Judy, Peighton King, Ethan Lewis, Logan Luttrell, Adaline Parzych, Aaron Picklesimer, Kylie Ray, Braden Schuler, Peyton Sluss, Ashleigh Stapleton, Matthew Swango, Kyle Thomas, Grant Warmuth, Zoey Wilson, Arthur Wischman, Mariah Wyatt 10th Grade – John Abshire, Jesse Allison, Allison Bartoo, Makayla Bollinger, James Booth, Braden Brooks, Emily Cole, Cierra Cole, Cassidy Flohr, Traydon Goodwin, Alysha Hensley, Carmen Higdon, Jared Holley, Taylor Johnson, Drayton Larimore-Rowe, Christina Lehman, Tre Lopez, Halle Miller, Hayden Moore, Sydnee

Osborn, Brylee Proctor, Evan Ryder, Drake Sluss, Jimmy Smith, Jordan Smith, Dereck Vogel, Angel Wehrly 11th Grade – Gage Ballard, Tylor Bayliss, Jazae Beck, Leigha Boggs, Josephine Burton, Hailey Chezick, Adam Cohee, Ethan Colvin, Makenzie Davis, Jessica Dederick, Alex Driscoll, Ryan Evans, Paige Frank, Cody Gatchel, Mackenzie Hoeffer, Samantha Irgang, Robert Irgang, Trinity Johnson, Caleb Kinstler, Isaac Matchette, Molly Moore, Kendyl Mullett, Kelsie Olinger, Koby Prater, Amber Province, Lydia Ridge, Abigail Vinopal, Megan Webb, James Wolfe, Trinidy Wyatt, Alexxus Yanes 12th Grade – Kathryn Brown, Kylie Carmichael, Josiah Castle, Alexander Castro, Noah Cressell, Ashley Crist, Kory Fuller, Kayla Garcia, Mckenzie Gray, Levi Hall, Alexis Hartley, Olivia Hipskind, Carol-Jane Holley, Makayla Hood, Robert King, John Krhin, Nickie Learned, Angela Levine, Kenda Mullen, Brayton Niccum, Morgan Owens, Kaylee Prater, Braxton Proctor, Catherine-Iva Rowley, Alicyn Sheets, Christian Simpson, Magnolia Starr, Austin Wieland, Alexis Wildoner, Bailey Yoakum, Mckinzie Young