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Honeywell work progressing: Center official By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Renovations at the Honeywell Center are progressing, according to an official from the Honeywell Foundation. “I would say we’re a good solid half done, and we probably will see a lot of the major changes in the ceiling work, and the wall and the carpet and so forth,” said Kyle Dubois,

Honeywell Foundation vice president and CFO. “We have plans to do a lot of that work here in five to six weeks, so really in the next six weeks there’ll be a substantial amount of change. We feel like we’re well into the half range, maybe a little more than that.” The improvement plan includes beautification of the Porter Lobby and Eugenia’s, as

A worker at the Honeywell Center installs ceiling tiles during work on the renovation process at the facility. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Clyde Lovellette remembered for life on, off the court By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Clyde Lovellette, a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, is remembered for his skills on the court. But those who knew him around Wabash County are remembering him for his love of God and his willingness to help troubled children. Lovellette passed away Wednesday night, March 9, at his home in North Manchester. He was 86. Lovellette was one of the first dominant big men in the game of basketball. Standing 6-foot-9-inches, he starred on the Terre Haute Garfield High School basketball team before attending the University of Kansas. A two-time All-American at UK, Lovellette scored 33 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to lead Kansas to an 80-63 win over St. John’s in the 1952 NCAA championship game. Later that year, he helped to lead the U.S. basketball team to a gold medal in the Olympic games in Helsinki, Finland. Blayke McCallen reacts as her father, Robert, attempts to pour syrup on her pancake duirng Saturday’s pancake-eating contest. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Kiwanians flip pancakes for children By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Kiwanis Club stacked pancakes up high on Saturday, March 12, for its annual Pancake Day fundraising event. The event collects funds for the purpose of supporting the club’s local service projects and other causes including the Riley

Hospital for Children and the Wabash County Special Olympics. “This is our biggest fundraiser of the year for Wabash Kiwanis Club,” Jay Vanderburg, club president elect and event organizer, told The Paper of Wabash County, “and one of the biggest things that we support is Riley’s Children’s Hospital, (continued on page 11)

He was the ninth pick in the first round of the 1952 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. His professional career spanned 12 years with t h e Minneapolis L a k e r s , Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks and Boston CLYDE LOVELLETTE Celtics. He won three NBA c h a m p i onships, one with the St. Louis Hawks in 1954, and the other two with the Boston Celtics in 1963 and again in 1964. His NBA championships, coupled with his UK and Olympic accomplishments, make Lovellette the first person to have won championship on the collegiate, Olympic and professional (continued on page 10)

New license branch site opens By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS—A new Wabash license branch opened Tuesday, March 15, at 1679 N. Cass St., Kent Abernathy, Commissioner of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), announced. The new license branch location is identifiable by the highway-facing BMV seal on the building and

now allows for more convenient and available customer parking. This new location also has Automated Testing Terminals that offer a more efficient way of taking the Knowledge Test. The current Wabash license branch location of 45 E. Market St. remained through Saturday, March 12. It is being relocated as part of the Rock City Lofts development.

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Academic banquet honors 39 students By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

MSD of Wabash County students were encouraged to own their mistakes, be grateful and remember to forgive at the 27th annual Academic Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, March 8. Keynote speaker Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County, shared her life mantras with 39 Northfield and Southwood seniors, which were honored Tuesday night for their

academic excellences. “You’re on the verge of leaving the nest and venturing out on your own,” Flohr said to the crowd of students and their families, “and so I decided to talk to each of you from the heart, sharing the words I would want shared with my own daughter.” Flohr’s mantras included advice such as take learning seriously, make good choices and be grateful. However, she also cautioned students that life isn’t about being fair. “Life is about writ-

ing your own story and filling its pages with as many chapters as you can,” she explained. “It’s about pursuing hopes and dreams. It’s about falling down and getting back up. It’s about laughing and crying. It’s about celebration and defeat. “And at the end of life, no one remembers the fairness, but they remember the way that it was lived. Life isn’t about being fair.” She continued her speech and advised that the students should create a bucket list, answer when parents call, make today

Southwood High School Academic Honors students include (front row, from left) Bailey Hobbs, Haley Baker, Destiny Branson, Hanna Schlemmer, Josey Brubaker, Payton Temple, Danielle Sparling, Hannah Spaulding, Amanda Schul, (second row, from left) Christian Deeter, Jonathan Collins, Andrew Finicle, Ezekiel Wysong, Bailey Lundmark, Natalie Knoblock, Kolten Kersey, David Brinson, (back row, from left) Joshua Hobson, Aaron Ross, Isaak Davis and Kevin Haggerty. (Not pictured Josiah Friedersdorf, Kayleigh Shearer and Seth Truss.) Photo by Emma Rausch

Academic Honors seniors from Northfield High School include (front row, from left) Abby Keaffaber, Eryn Eckelbarger, Emily Unger, Drew Clark, Paige Holley, Lexus Biehl, (back row, from left) Jacob Schuler, Noah Shear, Eli Schuler, Jakob Hayes and Davie Shoue. (Not pictured Sarah Driscoll, Elizabeth Howenstine, Allison Middaugh and John Ritchie.) Photo by Emma Rausch count and ask for help the time you have on Josiah D. Friedersdorf, when needed. Her final this earth. Love what Kevin J. Haggerty, Bailey E. Hobbs, Joshua mantra “is a priority you do and land there.” Flohr continues to R. Hobson, Kolten M. and I mean it sincerely.” Natalie J. “Love what you do apply “these snippets of Kersey, and land there,” Flohr advice” to both her per- Knoblock, Bailey E. said. “I have had several sonal and professional Lundmark, Aaron C. Hanna N. different jobs over the life, she said, and admit- Ross, years. I have been a ted that she still doesn’t Schlemmer, Amanda E. waitress, managed a have everything figured Schul, Kayleigh A. pizza place, a music out and “that’s a good Shearer, Danielle A. Sparling, Hannah M. store and an ice cream thing.” Spaulding, Payton L. “I am still filling the shop. I have been a supervisor in a factory, pages of my life, chap- Temple, Seth M. Truss an operations manager ter by chapter,” she con- and Ezekiel A. Wysong. Honored Northfield for a construction firm, tinued. “I am still crossHigh School seniors ing things off of my an event planner and were Lexus A. Biehl, fund developer, all bucket list. “I make mistakes and Drew B. Clark, Sarah E. before landing in my Eryn R. current position as I say I am sorry. I try Driscoll, Ecklebarger, Jakob C. hard to offer forgiveDirector of Tourism. Hayes, Paige R. Holley, “I sincerely love what ness. I struggle with Elizabeth M. I do every day, and that asking for help when I Howenstine, Abby R. need it. But when my is critical to enjoying mom calls, I answer. Keaffaber, Allison J. Middaugh, John D. Well, most of the time.” On behalf of Wabash Ritchie, Eli A. Schuler, County, Flohr said she Jacob R. Schuler, Noah is proud of each student M. Shear, David J. Shoue and Emily N. at the banquet. Southwood High Unger. “I am proud that you School’s honored seniors included Haley J. made a choice to work Baker, Destiny D. hard and make academBranson, David W. ics a priority,” Flohr Brinson, Josey N. said. “I wish each and Brubaker, Jonathan W. every one of you a life Collins, Isaak M. Davis, packed with chapter Christian R. Deeter, after chapter of amazAndrew T. Finicle, ing stories.”

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Wabash airport project receives award By The Paper staff A year after completion of construction improvements at the Wabash Municipal Airport, the project received a national award from the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). In the summer of 2014, the airport began rehabilitation of Runway “9-27”. The concrete overlay was selected after bids were reviewed and the concrete option was the low bid, when compared to the asphalt option. This airport is

one of only a few in Indiana that has utilized a concrete overlay. The $1.8 million construction project will enhance the longevity and safety of the airport due to the newly constructed pavement. The rehabilitation project included the installation of underdrains, placement of more than 36,500 square yards of concrete pavement, asphalt overlay of approximately 1,700 square yards of bituminous pavement for taxiway connectors, electrical modifica-

tions, installation of new pavement markings, and miscellaneous restoration. In April of 2015 the airport was honored at a luncheon in Indianapolis sponsored by the Indiana Chapter of the ACPA for Excellence in Concrete Pavement under the “Overlays – Airport” category. This achievement enabled the airport to compete for the award on the national level. On December 4, 2015 the airport was presented the silver award for concrete overlays from the

ACPA in Bonita Springs, Fla. The FAA and Indiana Department of Transportation provided 95% of the project costs. The project complies with the improvements outlined in the Airport Layout Plan and Capital Improvement Program. The project, designed by NGC Corp. from Indianapolis, consisted of one bid package; Division ‘B’ Concrete Option was completed by E&B Paving, Rochester.

Showing off the award received by the Wabash Municipal Airport are (front row, from left) Ken Ross, NGC Corp.; Deanne Ross NGC Corp.; Richard Beamer, Wabash Municipal Airport BOAC; Tony Korba (back row, from left), E&B Paving; Mike Collard, E&B Paving. Photo provided

Anytime Fitness to have grand opening By The Paper staff Anytime Fitness, the world largest and fastest growing 24hour co-ed fitness franchise, has opened at 1302 N Cass St., Wabash. A grand opening celebration will take place on Tuesday, March 22, from 3 - 5 p.m. “For many people, joining a gym can be an intimidating experience” said Willis and Renee Hicks, Anytime Fitness club owners. “Our gym is small enough that we can provide personalized attention for all of our members. Whether weight-loss is your goal, or

increased strength or improved balanced and flexibility – or a combination of some of those things – at Anytime Fitness, we’re able to help you achieve whatever goals you seek. Our mission is to help the community of Wabash get to a healthier, happier and more productive place.” Nationwide, the gyms are staffed roughly 9 hours a day, but members can access the club whenever they like – even during unstaffed hours – using a computerized key-fob system. With our state of the art security system, we are able to

monitor member and non-member usage and react accordingly. “With 24 hour access, our members are able to exercise whenever and however they like,” said Zoey Beale, manager. “The gym will always be clean and wellmaintained, featuring the best exercise equipment available. We have wellness and fitness coaches available to help you learn how to use all of the equipment and to develop an individualized workout plan, if you like.” Membership at one Anytime Fitness club gives members access to 3,000 clubs worldwide as well as access

t o AnytimeHealth.com, the most comprehensive online wellness support system available. The layout of each club is designed for quick and effective exercise. At the Anytime Fitness club in Wabash, members have full use of topquality equipment and amenities, including: Leading circuit and resistance training equipment by Hammer Strength Free weights Cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes from Life Fitness Group fitness class-

es Personal training and small group training packages Private bathrooms, changing rooms and showers Unlimited Tanning available To celebrate its grand opening, Anytime Fitness is offering $16 Sign Ups. Club tours will be available during the grand opening celebration. Membership information is available at the club, by calling 260-274-0076 or by emailing wabashin@anytimefitness.com or at www.facebook.com/ WabashAnytimeFitne ss.

Museum launches fund drive By The Paper staff The Wabash County Historical Museum launched a $100,000 E d u c a t i o n a l Improvement Drive, Executive Director Mitch Figert announced March 10. The announcement came during a first anniversary celebration of the Parkview Wabash Education Center. The two-year campaign will make needed educational improvements to the museum. Improvements will include upgrades to the Parkview Wabash Education Center, enhancements to current exhibits throughout the museum and new elements to the facility, Figert said.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, contributions to the campaign prior to March 31 will be matched dollar for dollar. Donors have the option to place their personal message or company logo on the sponsor wall located just outside the Parkview Wabash Education Center. The March 10 program also highlighted the accomplishments of the education center over the past year, including a dramatic increase in the number of museum members and daily attendance to the museum. The event also highlighted coming improvements to the Parkview Wabash Education Center and numerous other

exhibits throughout the facility. These improvements will focus on creating a refreshed experience for visitors of all ages, especially focusing on educating younger generations.

During the program, the Chief Creative Officer of Cineviz, a company the museum has partnered with, presented on the newest technologies available and their plans to enhance

the experience of visitors to the museum. Those interested in donating can do so at the museum’s website at www.wabashmuseum.org or calling the museum at 260-5639070.

Correction: Because of information provided to The Paper of Wabash County, it was reported that Bobby L. Fields, Wabash, was charged with felony dealing in methamphetamine. In actuality, Fields was charged with revocation of probation on a probation violation.

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Chambers to sponsor Honor Student Luncheon By The Paper staff The North Manchester and Wabash County Chambers of Commerce will co-sponsor the 16th Annual

Honor Student Luncheon at noon, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at the Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St, Wabash. The purpose of this

luncheon is to honor top graduating seniors from local high schools (North Manchester, Northfield, Southwood, Wabash City, Emmanuel and Whites), and to have an opportu-

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nity to encourage local talent to return to their home county for employment opportunities during the summers or after graduation from their college experience. This is just a small step in the effort to cultivate the “brain gain” in Indiana, building our future workforce. This event has been overwhelmingly successful over the past 15 years. The Chambers hope to build on this opportunity to meet and talk to our area’s finest young men and women. Students and businesses will be paired according to area of vocational interest for maximum networking opportunity, as well as

University is once again our Academic Sponsor of the luncheon. Emcee is Adam Hohman, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing at Manchester University. Manchester University offers more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master’s programs (athletic training and pharmacogenomics) and a professional doctorate in pharmacy to nearly 1,500 students from 25 states and 17 countries. Supporters of the Honor Student Luncheon are encouraged to make reservations to attend and network with the students as well as sponsor stu-

dent lunches. The cost is $30 per person or student sponsorship. Table sponsorships are available for $300. A table sponsorship includes signage at your table, four attendees, and four student sponsorships and recognition in the program and other advertising venues. Invitations were recently mailed to businesses and reservations are due by April 8. Registration is available at www.wabashchamber.org or you may contact either Chamber for more information. Telephone North Manchester 260.982.7644 or Wabash 260.563.1168.

Banks: 2016 session ends with support for Hoosier veterans By The Paper staff Several bills related to a variety of veteran issues and sponsored by State Sen. Jim Banks were approved this year by the Indiana General Assembly. The 2016 legislative session ended on March 10. “This session I had the privilege of authoring many bills that support Hoosier veterans,” said Banks. R-Columbia City. “I’m proud that these bills support them for the service

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and sacrifice they have made for this state and for this country.” Several bills authored or sponsored by Banks passed this session, including: Senate Enrolled Act 145, which allows funeral directors to turn over unclaimed cremated remains of verified veterans to veterans’ service organizations to be placed in a state or national cemetery. Senate Enrolled Act 295, which expands the Indiana Military Family Relief Fund (MFRF) by opening up the fund to any veteran of any national conflict or war who is also an Indiana resident and a current or honorably discharged member of the armed forces or National Guard. This bill also creates a place on state income-tax forms to enable taxpayers to donate all or part of their refund to the MFRF. Senate Enrolled Act 362, which extends the rights, benefits and protections found in the Service members

Civil Relief Act to members of the Indiana National Guard who live in another state during a state-sponsored activation. House Enrolled Act 1089, which requires the Indiana Veterans’ Affairs Commission to submit an annual review to the governor and Legislative Council on the welfare of Indiana’s veterans. The bill also urges the Legislative Council to study the issue of district service officers. House Enrolled Act 1271, which requires the Department of Child Services to notify the Department of Defense Family Advocacy Program if a child of an activeduty military member is the subject of a substantiated investigation of abuse or neglect. House Enrolled Act 1313, which redefines a “Hoosier Veteran” in Indiana code when in reference to certain veteran programs. The definition includes that a Hoosier veteran must be a resident of

Indiana, have served in a branch of the armed forces and not have been dishonorably discharged. The bill also requires state agencies with programs for veterans and the Veterans’ Affairs Commission to update to the new definition. Banks also added that lawmakers made road funding a priority for local infrastructure. As a result, lawmakers passed Senate Enrolled Act 67, which will provide $430 million in new local road funding without raising taxes or creating new debt. “Finding a significant way to fund our local roads was difficult due to the many different proposals that were on the table,” Banks said. “In the end, I’m proud to say we were able to significantly increase road funding without an increase in taxes.” Banks added the Senate is now adjourned “sine die” – which signifies the end of the 2016 Indiana General Assembly.

Probationary patrolman joins WPD By The Paper staff Probationary Patrolman Andy J. Johnson has joined the Wabash Police Department. Officer Johnson is a 2001 Northfield High School graduate and has an A.S. Degree in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University. Officer Johnson is a

graduate of the Indiana Law E n f o r c e m e n t Academy 06-165. He has more than 10 years experience working as a police officer. Officer Johnson and his wife, Kari, and they have three children and reside in Wabash County. He is currently working second shift.

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Zook’s offering expanded weekend hours, dining options By Shaun Tilghman news@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — When Scott and Jodi Zook opened Zook’s Café almost 10 years ago, they originally focused on the breakfast and lunch meals, along with their variety of coffee, latte, cappuccino, and smoothie options. After a recent transition, which included acquiring a full liquor license, they have now extended their weekend hours and added several specialty dinner items to the menu at the downtown North Manchester restaurant. “Five months ago, we were finally able to obtain a three-way liquor license, which was a little bit of a process,” said Scott. “So, we’re now starting to incorporate dinner options in addition to our breakfast and lunch menu items. It really helps to be able to offer beer, wine, and spirits, especially if you want to attract the dinner crowd. “It took a little while for us to get established – since we’re not from here – but now that we’ve been here for almost 10 years people are starting to see us basically as locals. We’re working to get things organized in such a way that hopefully we can draw in some of the regular dinner business locally. This is obviously a longterm investment for us, and really we’re investing in this community and the people here as well.”

According to the Zooks, the restaurant’s weekend hours are now 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Thursdays, and 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The hours of operation for Tuesdays and Wednesdays remain 8 a.m.-3 p.m. “We just started being open on Saturday evenings toward the end of January,” Scott explained, “so it’s been a transition for us on a family level as well, in terms of giving up that time on the weekend. We have one son graduating this year and the other one is a sophomore, and they’re part of the reason we held off doing this until now. They’re both basically at an age where it’s really not going to affect them too much, so it just makes sense for us to go for it now. We still have Sundays as a family day, and then Mondays we’re off too, so that helps in a lot of ways. “We’re also a family owned and operated business, and both Jodi and I are involved in the majority of the cooking and overseeing that whole process. We want to maintain our product on a consistent basis so that, if there was something you enjoyed during your previous visit, whenever you come in again you’re going to get it exactly the same way.” While the restaurant now offers a full bar, Scott and Jodi were quick to stress that they still offer a

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family dining section. “We’re still open for family dining,” Jodi added, “and we’ve been approved with all of the walls and barriers we added to separate the family dining section from the bar area.” “A lot of people still relate us to being more of a coffee shop environment, because that’s kind of how we got started,” she continued. “Now we’re trying to overcome that and let people know that we still offer healthy options, but we’ve also added some variety in an attempt to better cater to everyone.” Scott added, “North Manchester is kind of limited in terms of restaurants, especially sit-down restaurants. We don’t want to be at the high end where people feel like it’s out of reach costwise, but we still want to put out good food, and we want to do it at a reasonable price. Along with our dinner options we’ll still be serving our normal menu items in the evenings, and our menu is actually pretty unique for the area. “Breakfast and lunch have a market here locally, but the dinner is almost a necessity in order to run a full-fledged operation and to be able to take care of the overhead. But, in

Showing off the café are (from left) owners Scott Zook, Jodi Zook, and employees Cassy Calloway, Bryce Zook, and Olivia Wise. Photo by Eric Christiansen order to obtain dinner business, you pretty much have to have the availability of beer, wine, and liquor, especially on the weekends. It really is very difficult to get people interested in coming in and having a steak or a nice fish entrée without being able to have a glass of wine or a cold beer with it. “One thing people might not know is that we do have beer on tap, and I’m actually offering domestic pints for $2. Another thing that makes us

kind of unique is the fact that we can add so many varieties of fresh fruits to the daiquiris, margaritas, martinis, etc. that we make because we utilize them already for our smoothies. So, a lot of our blended mixed drinks can be very appealing because of the fresh fruits that we can incorporate with them. According to Scott, since incorporating the full bar, they’ve also added several new entrées to round

out their dinner menu. “I definitely feel that people in Manchester, because it’s a smaller, closeknit type of community, are very programmed in their habits. So, we’re just trying to deprogram them a little bit by letting them know that there’s another option

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WMS students to celebrate Kick Butts Day By The Paper staff Eighth grade students at Wabash Middle School are joining thousands of kids from across the country that are taking part in Kick Butts Day, a nationwide ini-

tiative that helps kids be leaders in the effort to stop youth tobacco use. As part of the Kick Butts Day celebration, Wabash Middle School students are spending time during the noon hour on

Wednesday, March 16, walking around the school and city pool area while picking up cigarette butts and waste from the sidewalks, grounds, and parking lots. They hope that by publicizing their efforts to help clean up tobacco waste, it will bring attention to the fact that in addition to cigarette butts being the top source of

roadside litter, tobacco use is also the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Almost 500,000 people die every year from tobacco-related illnesses, according to Dan Gray, director of the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition. Ninety percent of all adult smokers try their first cigarette before

the age of 18, and onethird of these youth will die prematurely due to illnesses caused by tobacco use, he noted. That’s why it is critically important to educate and empower the youth of our communities to say NO to tobacco and its negative effects. With this in mind, the 8th grade students will

also be assigned nonfiction reading articles about tobacco and pollution during the week of national Kick Butts Day. Anyone who would like help to quit using tobacco or would like information on scheduling an educational program on tobacco use prevention, please call the Wabash County Tobacco Free

Coalition at 260-2742920 or email tobaccofreewabash@hotmail.com. Indiana also has a Tobacco Quitline you can call for one-onone telephone counseling with a Quit Coach that will work with you to make a quit plan just for you. The number for the Indiana Tobacco Quitline is 1-800QUIT-NOW.

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WABASH — Students from Wabash County will be the beneficiaries of Ivy Tech Community College’s annual Monopoly Game Night S c h o l a r s h i p Fundraiser set to begin at 6 p.m. Friday, March 25. The evening of fun and games will be held at the Wabash County REMC building, 350 Wedcor Ave. in Wabash. The family-friendly event will feature a pulled pork and bratwurst dinner by Poole’s Meat Market, a silent auction, a dessert auction and a friendly one-hour Monopoly competition among friends and family at each table. “We are looking forward to a great Monopoly Night,”

said Pam Guthrie, executive director of the Wabash Campus. “It’s always a lot of fun and all proceeds go to help Wabash County students furthering their education at Ivy Tech.” Tickets for the Monopoly Game Night fundraiser are $25 each for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. They are available through the Ivy Tech website a t www.ivytech.edu/ko komo/monopoly.html . For more information about Monopoly Game Night, call 260563-8828. Sponsors for Monopoly Game Night 2016 include Advanced Ag Resources, Andy’s Barber Shop, AVI Food Systems, Bass and Bucks Inc., BJS Landscaping, Bulldog Battery Corporation, Crystal Glass & Exteriors,

An auction of baked goods was among the events at the 2015 Monopoly Night. The annual Ivy Tech fundraiser will take place March 25. The Paper file photo Dorais Chevrolet, Duke Energy, EDG of Wabash County, Family Optometry, First Farmers Bank & Trust, First Merchants Bank, Ford Meter Box, Investment Center at Crossroads Bank, Kellam Inc., Kirtlan Au t o m o t i v e , L u n d q u i s t

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IU program offering two local scholarships By The Paper staff Indiana University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) will host a two-week, residential summer program that explores the intersection of business, language, and

culture. Running from July 316, “Business is Global” offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international business and to explore the languages and cultures of East Africa, East Asia, and Turkey. CIBER has recently

received an anonymous donation that will cover the entire cost of the program for two high school students from Wabash County. This is an opportunity for interested Wabash County students to participate in a program that will transform their under-

standing not only of international business, but of themselves. Any high school student from the county is welcome to apply for the program, but each high school has been asked to nominate one or two students to apply for this special scholarship. Interested students should contact their school’s guidance counselor to apply for the scholarship. Of all nominated students from Wabash County, two will be selected to receive full funding to attend the program. Applications are available online on the CIBER website: http://go.iu.edu/6bw. Questions about the program or about this scholarship opportunity, should be sent to ciber@indiana.edu.

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NOTICE I.O.O.F. CEMETERY: all winter decorations must be removed by March 25, 2016. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS are given out scholarship for students who are residents in LaFontaine/Liberty Township. You may go to the guidance council at Southwood High or go on our web site: w w w. l a f o n t a i n e lions.com and on the bottom right side click on form, then follower directions. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO L A F O N TA I N E SENIOR CENTER to play euchre on Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. On Friday at the same time they play bridge. CHILI DINNER and silent auction from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the LaFontaine C o m m u n i t y Building, 105 W. Branson St., LaFontaine. There also will be hot dogs.

Desserts will be available for a freewill donation. Tickets are $7 per person at the door, $5 for children 4-10 years, and children under 3 years eat free. Listen Creek will perform from 6-7 p.m. EASTER is coming and the LaFontaine Lions will again this year host an Easter Egg Hunt on the school grounds at 10 a.m. There will also be a pancake, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast at the Community Building from 7:30 – 10 a.m. on Saturday. March 26. This is another community project for the LaFontaine Lions. The proceeds will go towards the Town Park Project. Those would like to donate to this cause, you may write a check to LaFontaine Lions with Town Park wrote on memo line and mail to LaFontaine Lions PO Box 93 LaFontaine IN 46940 FESTIVAL COMMITTEE met on Tuesday, March 8 next meeting is Tuesday,. March 22, 6:30 p.m. in the Lion Room at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building. Here are a few new things going on this year: charley creek band, grant

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creek farm will present the farmers challenge and petting zoo, lawn tractor poker, treasure hunt, large farm equipment show, and pet parade will be back this year. Back this year: corn hole, kiddie tractor pull, parade, tractor show, smile seekers, smoke house, tug of war, bake sale, liston creek, kokako, L A F O N TA I N E LITERARY CLUB met on Feb. 11 at Troyer Memorial Library with Hostess Joyce Willcox. President Janice Dawes welcomed everyone and then led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and The American’s Creed. In honor of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Roll Call was answered by 14 members contributing an interesting fact about Abraham Lincoln. Secretary and treasurer reports were given and approved. They took up a collection for 85 Hope Free Clinic. Business meeting closed with the club members repeating the Club Collect. Program was given by Janice based on Thomas Kennedy’s painting entitled “The Life of Abraham Lincoln”. The painting commemorates the life of this distinguished hero of human

Senior Center to host anti-scam workshop By The Paper staff

Living Well Winchester Center will host a workshop to educate and inform boomers and older adults on steps to avoiding scams. The workshop, “Steps to Avoiding Scams,” will be led by Aine Willis, a Fraud Recovery Specialist and Jill Sharp, a BSA Officer from Beacon Credit Union. The sessions are from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22 and March 29 at the Winchester Center. Willis and Sharp will spend additional time on an in depth conversation relat-

ing to scams involving sweepstakes, lottery, and taking advantage of grandp a r e n t s . Additionally, reverse mortgages are discussed in detail. According to the National Council of Aging, “discussing one’s vulnerability to scams can be uncomfortable and embarrassing for any generation. Although seniors may be interested in learning how to manage and protect their money, they may resist sharing their financial management choices. It is comforting to frame this training as empowering the individual to take

advantage of available resources and begin making incremental steps to ensure their economic security by being proactive in safeguarding their money. This 60minute program (45 min instruction/15 min Q & A) is designed to provide participants with a basic understanding of the types of scams targeting seniors and how to protect themselves from becoming a victim”. This program is offered as part of the Living Well in Wabash County’s focus on senior economic security in which Beacon Credit Union is a partner.

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at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Fish, Frogs, and Water Dogs”, will take place Wednesday, April 13. Come learn about weather that is constantly changing in the state of Indiana. Preschool Programs are designed for preschoolaged children and their adults. There will be two identical programs held from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Please call 260-468-2127 to register and for more information. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center will host “Mushrooming 101!” on Saturday, April 30 from 1-4 p.m. Come learn all about hunting mushrooms with mushroom enthusiast John Mason. John has been foraging mushrooms with his family for many years. After John’s informational talk, you will break into groups and be led on a morel mushroom foray. This program is designed for adults, older youth, and those who wish to earn 3 hours of advanced IMN education time. The cost is $10 per person and space is limited. Registration is required. Please call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services to register and for more information at 260-468-2127.

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S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center winter hours are as follows: Closed Tuesdays Nov. 2, 2015 through April 3, 2016; We d n e s d ay - M o n d ay open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. THE LAGRO EASTER EGG EVENT will be held Saturday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at the Lagro Community Building. This event is for all children up to the age of 12. NOTES FROM THE LAGRO TOWN BOARD: please remove all trash containers from edge of roads and sidewalks within 24 hours of pickup, please do not park on sidewalks, please move all dogs to the side or back of your home on a chain, April 30 is Spring Clean Up please have all items out by 5 a.m., the next board meeting is April 4 at 6 p.m. WABASH COMMUNITY BAND will perform at St. Patrick’s Church. Friends of St. Patrick’s invite the Wabash area to an afternoon of Irish when the Wabash Community Band performs at the Historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, in Lagro, on March 20 at 2 p.m. The band, under the direction of Bob Urbani, will perform a number of Irish-related musical renditions in honor of St. Patrick’s Day in

their program, “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. The program is free to the public and is being held in lieu of the traditional mass/soup supper, which has traditionally been on March 17. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 811:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION are Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. for the children of the Lagro community. Many different free activities along with free refreshments are provided to the children of Lagro which range in ages from first grade to junior high. The Volunteer Librarian is Carolyn Hegel and the Assistant Volunteer Librarian is Penny Davidson; both will do their best to get any book for you that the library may not currently have on their shelves. Also, if there are those in the community who would like to see the library open more hours, please let them know. You may contact Carolyn by calling 260-782-2397. If there is a need for more hours of library operation, volunteers would be needed to accom-

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Wabash County Habitat for Humanity will be holding orientation classes at the North Manchester Public Library in the Blocher Community Room located at 405 North Market Street. Meeting dates are: Wednesday, March 16 at 3 p.m.; Thursday, March 17 at 10 a.m.; Monday, March 21 at 3

p.m.; Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m. and Monday, March 28 at 6 p.m. All applicants must work or live in Wabash County. We are currently looking for homeowners for one home in North M a n c h e s t e r. Construction will begin on this house later this year with a move in date of fall/winter of 2016. To RSVP for this orientation, please contact Maggie Wimberly: 260.563.9188 or maggiew@wabashhabitat.o rg. EASTER EGG HUNT & BUNNY HOP will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. in Warvel Park and the Scout Hall. Children are invited to enjoy special activities and games, a petting zoo and hunt for eggs.

For more information contact the Strauss Provimi Fitness & Aquatic Center at 9824919. CHAIRS OF HOPE PROJECT NEEDS DONATIONS OF CHAIRS for the 2016 project. Wooden chairs are needed for eighth grade art students at Manchester Junior Senior High School who create works of art made from discarded wooden chairs. All pieces will be auctioned later this fall in support of the Wabash County Cancer Society. The community is invited to partner with the students and the Chairs of Hope Project through donations of sturdy wooden chairs. If you are interested in helping with this project please contact Sebrena Cline, 260-578-

1398. Donations should be received by March 29. WALROD TREE PROGRAM: The North Manchester Tree Advisory Commission is now taking applications for trees to be planted on residential tree lawns. Shade and ornamental trees are available to North Manchester residents at a cost of $50. Cost includes tree, planting, mulch and labor. Applications and additional information are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 101 East Main Street. The application deadline is April 1, 2016. SHEPERD’S CENTER PROGRAMS: M a n c h e s t e r Shepherd’s Center

Wabash Portable Equipment owner Chuck Smith (second from left) shows off an award he received for his 40th year of ownership of the business. He is joined by (from left) Service Manager Tony Irwin, Parts Manager Ryan Riggs, salesman Kevin Baker, his wife Dianne Smith and Service Technician David Sparling. Photo provided

Wabash Portable owner honored for 40th year in business By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash Portable Equipment owner Chuck Smith received a surprise on March 3 from his employees. Smith, who joined the firm in 1972 and purchased it in 1976, was honored by his staff for his 40th year of owning the company, located at 1830 S. Wabash St. Wabash Portable was hosting a service seminar for Exmark commercial customers. At the conclusion of the program, Smith was called to the podium. Salesman Kevin Baker presented Smith with a plaque celebrating the anniversary of 40 years of ownership. Joining them were Smith’s wife Dianne Smith, Parts Manager Ryan Riggs, Service Manger Tony Irwin and Serviceman David Sparling.

In 1976, Smith purchased Wabash Portable Equipment from Clarence and Patty Keppel, for whom he started working on March 12, 1972. The Keppels purchased the store from Dwayne and Betty Phillips, who had started the business in 1949. Smith said he’s seen numerous changes over the years. “Mowers have gotten bigger and bigger, engine horsepower has gone from 16 HP to 38 HP, mower deck sizes have increased from the largest in 1976 of 48 inches to 72 inches. In 1976, snow blowers were just becoming a trend. Toro, for example, had just introduced a small, little SnowMaster, which Smith described as a little, bitty snow blower. Today the business has single and twostage blowers and huge Boss snowblades to provide the consumer

with better snow removal. Chainsaw sales in 1976 were mostly to professional and agricultural cutters. The chainsaws were heavy, around 28 pounds, and didn’t have any safety features. Today the saws are as light as six pounds and the heaviest is about 14 pounds. Many safety features have been added, including the chain brake, which can be manually set or set by undue vibration of the saw. Therefore, many residential customers have entered the market. Expanding the business was the grass trimmer, which was invented in 1975. Technology, as it is in many areas, has changed the business tremendously. “Some of our mowers have computers on board, regulating fuel consumption and ignition,” Smith said. “The

customer still has to manually operate the mower, but the computers monitor the engine oil usage, fuel supply and so forth.” Wabash Portable Equipment officials thank their customers and have been proud to serve the Wabash community for 67 years, 40 years under the ownership of Smith.

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Honeywell work progressing: Center official says ... continued from the front page well as adding areas to better meet family needs. The Honeywell’s

green carpet will be replaced in the Porter Lobby and the entrance of the circle

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seating. Some of the existing furniture will be kept and upholstered due to its significance to the center. The carpet’s upgrade assist with the flow of traffic and help the center’s visitors find their ways more easily, according to Gatchel. One of the plan’s major improvements will be the addition of a family restroom and a nursing-mothers area, replacing parts of the center’s current coatroom. Work at the facility started in late December, but began in earnest in January. “Things are going reasonably well,” Dubois said, noting that one of the obsta-

cles of the project is trying to do the work while keeping the Center operating as normal. “Overall it’s gone really well. We feel pretty good about the progress here. Literally, about two months later, we’re really well into the project.” Work in Eugenia’s is one of the areas that caused some concern. “We talked about whether we should shut down or not,” Dubois said. “We just felt that the right thing to do was to just work around that as much as we could. “It just felt like the thing to do was to continue to do business as much as we could. A lot of people get in

habits and to take them out of lunch habits and some of those things … and just the convenience for the things we do day-in and day-out, to make sure that’s still available to people, we thought it was a good idea to try to work around it.” Work is expected to continue through April. “I give folks two time frames,” Dubois said. “We’d like to be substantially complete at end of April or early May. “We’ll still be doing some button-up and finish up type of things after that. Our goal has been to hit the summer time frame in June as a done-done. We’re try-

ing to get the bulk of the work done in the January to April time frame. You get into summer with weddings and such things, it’s gets a little difficult to workaround.” Dubois thinks the public will like the changes. “It’s been 20-plus years and folks have gotten used to seeing what it’s been for that time,” he said. “For some, changes may be hard to accept. “But the feedback we’ve gotten has been overwhelming positive. We think people will be excited about it. We’re excited about it and want to show off the finished work.”

Clyde Lovellette remembered for life on, off the court... continued from the front page levels. Of all his basketball accomplishments, Lovellette cherished his Olympic championship and gold medal the most. “Of all the things that I’ve done and all the awards that I’ve

won, I think that tops the list, because you’re representing the United States,” he said of his Olympic glory in a 2014 interview with The Paper of Wabash County. “You’re not representing a team or a state; you’re representing the whole United States. “With that, there’s no better reward that you get than to represent the United States.” Because of his basketball accomplishments, Lovellette was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988. He also is a member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. His jersey was also retired by the University of Kansas. “Clyde’s passing is a big loss for anyone who has ever supported Kansas athletics,” Jayhawks head coach Bill Self said of Lovellette. “He was a great player, a national champion and Olympic gold medalist. He was a beloved teammate and a great ambassador for his alma mater. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.” John L. Doleva, president and CEO of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, also had praise for Lovellette. “As a legend at Kansas, one of the most storied programs in the country, and an NBA veteran, Clyde Lovellette achieved

excellence at every level of the game,” Doleva said. “He was big in stature, as well as personality, and will be remembered fondly by those who had the pleasure of knowing him in the basketball community and beyond.” Boston Globe writer Bob Ryan also noted Lovellette’s passing on the March 10 airing of ESPN’s “Around the Horn.” Ryan praised him for his basketball greatness, but also noted there was more to Lovellette than basketball. “He was a sheriff, a businessman and a counselor to troubled teens,” Ryan said. “All in all, it was a life very well lived.” Lovellette began working at White’s Residential & Family Services in 1979 to teach and coach. He served as the director of the facility’s vocational and educational program for students and helped coach the boys’ basketball team. “Our prayers are with the Lovellette family and all those who lost a friend,” White’s CEO Dee Gibson said. “May we all remember him not only for his basketball career, but also for the love he had for those who needed it most. “Thank you, Clyde, for living out your faith and loving the hundreds of kids who were a part of our ministry.”

Lovellette stressed education to the youngsters he worked with. “I kick myself a lot of times for not applying myself for an education,” he said in the 2014 The Paper interview. “I had to get an education after I got done playing. I received my master’s degree from Ball State. I learned to study more with my master’s degree than my undergraduate work. “If you don’t do your academics and do basketball, you’re doing an injustice to two things – your family and yourself. Basketball is something that’s not going to be with you all your life. Education is going to make you more valuable to your society than that basketball.” Lovellette is survived by his wife, Judy Lovellette of North Manchester; four children, Robb (Charlie) Lovellette of LaFontaine, Linda (Robert) McLeaish of Indianapolis, Cindy Heckelsberg of Millbrook, Ill., and Cherie (Jim) Doyle of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at the Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, Wabash at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaf f-Hentg en Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash.

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Kiwanians flip pancakes for children... continued from the front page but then there’s lots of other things we donate to (such as) FAME Festival in town, we support both Key Clubs in Wabash and in Northfield and lots of other music and arts programs in town.” Last year, the Pancake Day funds helped support the Hanna Park Project, the club’s local service project, according Vanderburg. “We have plans to do more of those big service projects in the future,” he said. “We figured one every two years would be a good goal for the club because it is a major commitment. So surely some of these funds will be put aside to save up for the next project, whether that’s another park or

something else we’re not quite sure.” The community attended the event not only for the pancakes, Vanderburg said. “The main purpose of Kiwanis is to support the local children and the children of the world,” he explained, “so it pulls at a lot of people’s heart strings to be able to come or volunteer and 100 percent of the funds will go back to the children, serving the children of the world.” D.J. Smitty and the third annual Pancake Eating Contest offered attendees entertainment while they ate. In the first contest, dads took on daughters in the MotherSon, DaddyDaughter contest.

Fathers Robert McCallen III and Doug Meagher beat their daughters Blayke McCallen and Ashley Meagher. Northfield Key Club member Hallie Zolman championed over her competitors in the Individuals contest. Zolman ate 10 pancakes within two minutes. “I just wanted to beat Vali (Reed),” Zolman said with a laugh. “We used to be good friends but she wanted to win so I wanted to beat her.” Club President Judy Ward said the club appreciates everyone who supported the event, either by attending it or sponsoring it. The club appreciates their yearly “loyalty,” she continued. “I think it shows that the community

is behind the Kiwanis Club and they’re willing to support the efforts that we have,” Ward said, “and they know that we do a lot of things within the community especially for kids, which is our focus. We have a number of businesses that just know they’re going to help something like this. “It’s important that we support the youth in the community and do as much as we can to support worthwhile activities for them. … If we can help with some of those projects by supporting them through groups like Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist, Tri Kappa, all of those that do things for kids … it’s important to provide those opportunities for our kids.”

Wabash Kiwanis members Cary Coppler (left) and John Philippsen flip pancakes on Saturday morning. Photo by Joseph Slacian

March of Dimes asks locals to ‘march for babies’ By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County March of Dimes kicked off its fundraising season on Tuesday, March 8, with a reminder of why it’s important to support the national cause on a local level. “Stand up if you have polio,” Pat Va n l a n d i n g h a m , local committee chair, said to the team leaders and interested members at the meeting. No one stood. “ N o b o d y, ”

Vanlandingham said. “Good. What you may not know is that is our first mission connection: you don’t have polio thanks to the March of Dimes. In our early works to eradicate polio in the United States, today children continue to receive this and many other vaccines.” President Franklin Delano Roosevelt started the March of Dimes in 1938 and “he started it to find the cure for polio,” according to Kristy Geiger, March of

Dimes Northeast Division director. The organization funded the research that led to the polio vaccine and eliminated the viral disease. Its cause also funded research that led to this discovery of the double helix structure of DNA and various newborn screenings including the Apgar score. In finding the cure however, the March of Dimes became the only non-for-profit to realize its mission and have to change it, according to Geiger.

“It changed from finding a cure for polio to trying to find a cure for birth defects, which that’s a huge task and one that will never be realized,” she continued. “Then in the 2000s, we added finding a cure for preterm birth as well.” Of all the counties in Geiger’s district, she said Wabash County “community is extremely generous in helping us be able to put on the walk.” The Wabash County March for

Neighbours students help Habitat for Humanity: O.J. Neighbours Elementary fourth grade students donated $300.01 to Wabash County Habitat for Humanity Tuesday, March 8. The students, which were a part of the K-Kids Club, raised the funds through Nickels for Nails campaign, which encouraged peers and various service organizations to donate for the cause. The $300 will allow the local Habitat for Humanity chapter to purchase 6,000 nails, the approximate amount needed to build a new Habitat home. The children also had the opportunity to sign a board that will be used to build part of a new Habitat house. Photo by Emma Rausch

Babies will take place during Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at Paradise Spring Historical Park. To register a team or donate to the cause, visit marchforbabies.org and select the Fort Wayne walk. The Wabash County date and time will be provided on the Fort Wayne page.

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Friedersdorf signs to run with Indiana Wesleyan By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Southwood senior Josiah Friedersdorf signed his letter of intent to run cross country and track at Indiana Wesleyan University on Monday, Feb. 29. As a high school athlete, Friedersdorf earned a total of eight varsity letters for his contributions on the Knights’ cross country and track teams. Running in college will complete his childhood dream. “Track is something that I’ve always enjoyed, something that I’ve always felt very connected with,” Friedersdorf said in an interview with The

Paper. “So just continuing that is something that I felt called and led to do.” Growing up, Friedersdorf ’s father, Troy Friedersdorf, coached him as a running athlete and encouraged him to pursue the sport. “I’m very happy for him and proud of him,” mother Jeni Friedersdorf said following the signing. “He’s accomplished a lot and looking forward to seeing what he can do at Indiana Wesleyan.” Attending IWU will not only fulfill the local senior’s athletic goals but his career goals as well. As a student, Friedersdorf plans pursue a degree in ministry, which he

told The Paper he felt a calling for. “I’ve always seen myself as people oriented,” he said, “and so that’s the most natural way to reach out to people. It’s where I felt led to be.” IWU head coach John Foss said he’s known the family for a long time, but only gotten to know Friedersdorf as a runner over the last few years. “I’ve been very impressed with him as he’s developed and getting significantly better,” Foss said. “His work ethic is terrific.” On the track, Friedersdorf will run competitively for the team from the start, according to Foss, but

will have to earn his place on the team’s top seven. “College is a little bit different from high school,” Foss said. “With the exception of our national meet, everybody runs every race and it’s the top seven per race. At nationals, we have to choose seven, which we can do later. “We do have a very good team. We were third in the nation last year and have a lot of returning, good guys. So it will be very difficult for any freshman to break the top seven. So we’ll wait and see. “I never put someone in a box and say they can’t do that.”

Josiah Friedersdorf (front row, center) signed his letter of intent to attend Indiana Wesleyan University for cross-country and track on Monday, Feb. 29. Fridersdorf was joined at his signing by (front row, from left) his parents Troy and Jeni Friedersdorf, (back row, from left) IWU head coach John Foss and Southwood cross-country coach Troy Andrews. Photo by Emma Rausch

Holley signs with University of Northwestern Ohio By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

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Jordan Holley signed his letter of intent to attend the University of Northwestern Ohio for baseball. Holley’s parents (front row, from left) Misit and Jack Holley joined him at the signing with (back row, from left) Greg Martz, Wabash High School athletic director, and Kyle Wieland, principal. Photo by Emma Rausch

Wabash senior Jordan Holley signed his letter of intent Monday, March 7, to attend the University of Northwester Ohio for baseball. Holley, an out fielder and pitcher for the high school team, will be joining the Racers’ junior varsity team and admitted that his choice to play baseball in college was about pride. “Coming from Wabash, Indiana, it’s a small place and no one hears about us,” Holley told The Paper of Wabash County. “I

know UNOH isn’t the biggest college, but it’s like an internal thing that I can go on to pursue my baseball (career) beyond Wabash and let people know Wabash is here. “It lets people know that even if you’re from a small town, you can still be something. So it’s pride and an honor to go to UNOH.” Holley joined the high school varsity team as a sophomore and played 52 games so far. He has a .331 batting average and a .915 fielding percentage for two seasons starting in the 20132014 school year. As a pitcher, Holley

struck out 21 batters. Holley’s father and high school baseball coach Jack Holley said he’s proud of his son for several reasons, not just his athletic achievements. “I’m really happy, really proud of him both as his coach and as his dad,” Mr. Holley said. “He’s already come a long way from when he was a freshman to now. He’d followed his brother, went to the Army. “He did his training this summer. Jordan’s in the reserves, so he’s got his head on straight.” As an undergraduate, Holley plans to

major in business management with a minor in sports management, which “kind of shocked” his father. “I didn’t know what to expect,” the elder Holley said. “He sometimes struggled academically a bit, but I know he made the right choice.” Holley said he chose UNOH for the beautiful campus and student-to-teacher ratio. “It’s like he said,” the senior continued, “I’m not the best student, but I am willing to work hard with it and being able to have a connection with teachers will help.”

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THE LAST ECHO RACING will be at 2 p.m. March 19 at the Urbana Community Building. This activity is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club for youth ages 8 to 16. For more information contact Lion Michael Snell at 260-774-3665. Anyone is welcome to come and watch. There are free refreshments. Race cars are provided. YOKE PARISH GUILD: President Kitty Baer opened the March 8 meeting at the

Parish Hall with “What E-A-S-T-E-R stands for” and a poem about March. Roll call was your first address. Carla Krom gave devotions on gratitude with a reading from “Live Loved” by Max Lucado. The secretary’s report was given by Helen Dawes and the treasurer’s report by Eileen Weck. M a r t h a Chamberlain and Stephanie Stambaugh each received a small gift because they had a pink sticker beneath their chairs. Each one present read their Bible verse containing “thanks” or “thankful” before putting it in a bowl. Melissa Wilcox received a gift when her name/verse was drawn. “How To Be Thankful in All

Things” by Billy Graham was read by Carla Krom. The apostle Paul was one of his e x a m p l e s . Thanksgiving — giving thanks daily, a grateful heart, and a spirit of thankfulness are ways to glorify God. Hostesses Dawn Mattern and Carla Krom served sliders and cake to: Donna Yentes, Martha Chamberlain, Kitty Baer, Eileen Weck, Hilda Wilcox, Linda Newcomb, Helen Dawes, Stephanie Stambaugh, Lana Long, Chrissy Chamberlain, Janet Warnock, Esther Wagner, Melissa Wilcox, Donna Harmon, Alma DeVore, and Brenda Eads. Prayer before eating was given by Dawn Mattern. The April 12

meeting will be hosted by Rena’ Warnock and Janet Warnock. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on March 4 were Layne Fields who was nominated by Mr. McWithey for coming into the cafeteria with a positive attitude and a smile and Dylan Ross who was nominated by Mrs. Wynn for doing his best in understanding some ISTEP directions. SHARP CREEK DATES: March 18 to 24 – Gather Read-AThon sponsors. March 18 – no school unless needed for Make Up Day No.3. March 21 – Battle of the Books Competition at 4:30 p.m. at Heartland Career Center. March 21 – Ag in the classroom for fourth grade

students. March 22 – eLearning Day No.4. March 24 and 25 – Fourth grade students go to Camp Tecumseh. March 28 – 31 – Read-AThon day. Apr. 1 to 10 – Spring Break. URBANA YOKE PARISH: On March 27 (Easter Sunday) church services will be moved from Grace Church to St. Peter’s church. Worship service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sunday School. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Claud Newcomb Jr. who was recently injured in an automobile accident, Jerry Long, the family and friends of Dan Baker, Northfield student Jonathan Fawley, John Dawes, Dean and Janice Dawes, Gladys Hall, Mark Coppler,

Larry Urschell, Harold Christie, Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, Jo Anne and Roscoe Weaver, Ardis Witkoske, and Lillian Maurer. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH in Roann was attended by Chad and Peggy Dilling, Phil and Jan Weck, Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Carol Layne, Eileen Weck, John and Darla Eads, Nancy Meyer, Miranda Meyer, and Helen Dawes. The group will meet in Roann March 16. Anyone is welcome to attend. B I R T H D AY S : March 17Hilda Wilcox, Michelle Sommers, Jacob Terrell. March 18 – Amy Hensen, Marvin Mast, John Hammons. March 19 – Philip Wilcox, Teagen Faith Baer who will be 6

years old! March 20 – Kathy Haupert, Brad Fleck, Steven Miller, Vanessa McKinley, Adam Weaver, Michael Schlemmer, Haley Briner, Susan LaFerney. March 21 – Bill Plough. March 23 – Dawn Bakehorn, Eli Mattern, Jan Weck, and Ruby Gaston. March 24 – Janene Dawes, Terry Knee, Tyson Baer, Morgan Dale. ANNIVERSARIES: March 18 – Larry and Nancy Meyer, Ed and Carla Howard. March 20 – Gary and Hilda Wilcox. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 469927732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

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Dorais now offering tire alignment By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC is now offering tire alignment and other tirerelated services. Service Manager Eric Skeens said the service began on March 7. “We sold a few sets of tires and have done a few alignments already,” he told The Paper of Wabash County on March 10. “It’s the latest and greatest alignment machine and tire balancer and tire installation equipment. “We actually had a guy come in on Monday who tried a couple other places that couldn’t mount a

20-inch tire on a certain wheel, and that machine did it with no problem at all.” Skeens said it is just one more service the firm, located at 473 S. Miami St., has to offer. “We’re just trying to get into the business and offer everything that our customers need so they don’t have to go anywhere else,” he said. “In the past, we couldn’t do alignment or tires. “It’s very nice equipment. I’ve been around some tire equipment and alignment machines in the past, and they’re nothing like we have here. You can’t get anything any easier or better.” Dorais Chevrolet

Where the Safe Places are located Here is a list of the Safe Places around Wabash County: Wabash Bowen Center, 255 N. Miami St., Wabash City Hall, 202 S. Wabash St., Wabash Wabash Fire Department, 1000 N. Wabash St., Wabash Wabash Fire Department, 1470 Vernon St., Wabash Wabash High School, 580 N. Miami St., Wabash Hoosier Point, 294 W. US 24, Wabash Wabash Middle School, 150 Colerain St., Wabash O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, 1545 N. Wabash St., Wabash Wabash Police Department, 1340 Manchester Ave., Wabash True Value, 1351 N. Cass St., Wabash Wabash County YMCA, 500 S. Cass St., Wabash The Access Youth Center, 74 W. Canal St., Wabash Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, 79 W. Main St., Wabash Penguin Point, 1800 S. Wabash St., Wabash Knights Inn, 1950 S. Wabash St., Wabash Wabash Carnegie Public Library, 188 W. Hill St., Wabash Kroger, 1309 N. Cass St., Wabash Holiday Inn Express, 1311 N. Cass St., Wabash Modoc’s Market, 205 S. Miami St., Wabash. Emmanuel Christian School, 129 Southwood Drive, Wabash. Northfield JR.-Sr. High School, 154 W. State Road 200 N., Wabash Southwood Jr.-Sr.

High School, 564 State Road 124, Wabash S o u t h w o o d Elementary School, 840 State Road 124, Wabash Metro North Elementary School, 3844 W. State Road 200 N., Wabash Sharp Creek Elementary School, 264 W. State Road 200 N., Wabash North Manchester North Manchester Town Hall, 103 E. Main St., North Manchester New Market Grocery Store, 1204 State Road 114 W., North Manchester North Manchester Police & Fire Department, 709 W. Main St., North Manchester Dairy Queen, 309 State Road 13 N, North Manchester Citgo Trading Post, 309 State Road 114, North Manchester Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School, 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester M a n c h e s t e r Elementary School, 301 River Road, North Manchester Laketon Laketon Pleasant Township Fire Station, 10459 N. Ogden Road, Laketon Blue Bird Café, 15 N. Main St., Laketon M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School, 20 W. Woodring Road, Laketon Lagro Junction Food Mart, 900 S. State Road 524, Lagro Somerset Somerset Super Store, 2 Shopping Center Road, Somerset LaFontaine LaFontaine Lions Club, 105 W. Branson St., LaFontaine

President Dave Dorais said he wants to make the business “a one-stop shop.” “We were really missing that avenue of alignment and balancing and tire repairs,” he said. Plans to offer the service have been in the works since remodeling of the building began in 2013. “It’s all in time,” Dorais said. Skeens added, “We were trying to find a place to put it, as far as equipment-wise and space-wise, was the biggest thing. Then finding the right equipment, the many different options, brands, prices, styles. We were just trying to make sure we were

getting something we wouldn’t have to upgrade in a year or six months. “It’s got everything you would need, up to and including 32-inch wheels.” The company now offers two- and fourwheel alignment, mounting tires, tire installation, tire repair, and road force balancing. “You actually apply pressure to the tire on the rim,” Skeens said of road force pressuring. “You find the weakest part of the tire and the weakest part of the rim and you put them opposite. “You can actually get a brand new set of tires, and if they’re not perfect, that

Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC employees (from left) Will Guthrie, Nathan Windsor and Kory Estep show off the new equipment for working on tires and tire alignments. Photo by Joseph Slacian machine will make them perfect.” Technicians are

available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Appointments are preferred, but walkins are accepted.

Safe Places to have special week By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Mayor Scott Long, during the Wabash City Council meeting on Monday night, declared March 20-26 as National Safe Place Week. Safe Places are sites around Wabash County that are safe locations for children and teenagers to go if they find themselves in compromising situations. Those can be anything from contemplating running away, to a violent date or the fear that someone is following them to do them harm. There are currently 45 Safe Places throughout Wabash County, according to Jan Williams, executive director of the Youth Service Bureau of Huntington County. The Huntington County agency has started providing some services here in Wabash County after the Youth Service Bureau of Wabash County closed its doors in 2013. “The whole purpose of the week is to bring awareness to Safe Places,” Williams told The Paper of Wabash County. “We’re really pushing the Text for Help (aspect of the program). “The way that works is that anywhere throughout the United States a kid could text that in and it will tell them the closest Safe Place site. They text in the

address of where they’re standing, and that will tell them the closest Safe Place site, if there is one. “If not, then we’re telling the kids to go a police station, fire station, hospital, even if they’re not Safe Place sites, obviously they’re the logical choices.”

Every community in Wabash County has at least one Safe Place. (The office of The Paper of Wabash County is in the process of becoming a Safe Place location.) “In some of the smaller communities, it may be a community building, but we posted our sign,”

Williams said. “Someone may not always be there, but we wanted to make sure the sign is out in all of the small communities in Wabash County. “We’re in all three school corporations now, so all three corporations have allowed us in to talk

to the kids. All the kids have our cards and know about it. “We’re teaming up with places like The Access and youth groups making sure kids are aware.” One other way of spreading the news, at least in Huntington County, is from kid-to(continued on page 15)

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ROANN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN met at the station on March 9 and several members received their 10 year and 25 service pins. Those who were recognized for 10 years of service were: Jason Randel, Terry Deniston, Mike Coffman, Dennis Vigar, Bill Bussard, Daryn Cordes, Jim Deck, and Jeff Krom. Those recognized for 25 years of service were:

Firefighters honored: Members of the Roann Volunteer Fire Department received their 10 year and 25 year service pins on March 9. The pins were given out by Don Kissinger from the Indiana Volunteer Fireman Association. Photo by Joy Harber Larry Rensberger, Steve Johnson, Bruce Shaw, Tim Kersey, and Jr. Eudy. Congratulations to all those recognized, and thank you for your service to our community. ROANN ALUMNI: The Roann Alumni ban-

quet will be at the Roann United Methodist Church on Friday, April 15. Registration begins at 5:30 with the meal at 6:30 P.M. Cost for the dinner and program is $12.50 or you wish to attend the program only

for $2.50. The Roann Alumni is open to anyone who ever attended classes at Roann H.S. This year’s theme is At the Sock Hop, so bring your favorite LP album covers. Reservations may be sent to Janet

Safe Places to have special week ... continued from page 13 kid. She hopes that holds true in Wabash County as well. Last year, 61 youth in Huntington County took advantage of Safe Places. In Wabash County, six youth sought its services. Williams expects that number to grow. Two of the six Wabash County calls involved 17-year-olds

who were homeless, Williams said. Three had suicidal thoughts and the other involved family issues. “And those calls came from the middle schools and high schools,” she continued. “The bulk of the calls usually is a relationship issue; either a family issue, or

there’s conflict within the home. That seems to be the bulk of the calls, historically. “Increasingly, a lot more of these issues – the conflicts in the home – are due to drugs and alcohol, perhaps of the parents. We’re seeing that in Wabash as well as Huntington. So we really need to get the

word out that there’s a safe venue to call and get immediate help.” To celebrate the week, YSB workers will be placing red and black ribbons at the entrances to the various Safe Place buildings. YSB staff also will be stressing the tech help that is available.

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Shawver, 403 Calvary Lane, Angola, IN 46703. Please make checks to Roann Alumni. For additional information please call Joe Krom at 574-892-5226. THE ROANN COVERED BRIDGE LIONS Club met on March 3 at Roann town hall. Russell Krom, 1st Vice-president in command, presided over the meeting in the absence of the club president. Russell introduced guest speaker, Kim Polk of La Fontaine who represented the Cancer Control project for the state of Indiana. She told the members that the Cancer Control Project was the 1st Lions Club project and it started in 1946. It became a state project in 1947. They started this project because they wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. This project has raised over four million dollars. Lions club members, and friends of members, can contact Dottie Fleck if someone is in need of housing while taking cancer treatment at I.U.

Hospital in Indianapolis. Also, if they need to have a second opinion for cancer results they can contact Dottie. The service for either needs to be made through a Lions Club member and Dottie. Grants are made each year for cancer research, smaller fund raisers are also held, as well as several items that are sold to raise money for this cancer project. Another wellknown project is the Leader Eye-Dog project for the blind. A motion was made and seconded to donate $50.00 for the Leader Dog Project. Kim also let the club know that besides used eye glasses; old keys are recycled through the Lions Clubs. In other business, Donna Harman reported the Richvalley tenderloin meal will be held on April 16 this year. However, the meal will be held 11 – 6 P.M. instead of 7 P.M. As in past years, the club will need volunteers per shift to serve this meal. They especially will need help

with putting the community room back in order and clean-up. In new business: The club received information for anyone who would like to buy a Lions Club license plate. Donna also reported that it is time for updates to the Roann C o m m u n i t y birthday/anniversary calendar. The question was asked as to why the calendar runs from July 1 through June instead of January through December. This is because the Lions club year runs July to July. For changes or additions to the calendar call Donna at 765-8335663.The Lions Club will sponsor the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the tractor pulling field at 10 A.M. on March 26. They encourage all Roann area children ages 1 year to 5th grade to attend. Lots of prizes! The next meeting will be April 7 at 7 P.M. Those present were: Russell Krom, Don Everest, Roger and Donna Harman, (continued on page 16)

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Dewayne Krom, Rick Morris, Andy Tyler, Matt Schuler, Vonell Krom, Pam Woodall, and guest Kim Polk. (From the minutes of the Roann Lions) THE PERRY DORITE Home Extension Club met at the home of Betty Heagy in North Manchester. Norma Shriver was the co-hostess. Miriam Sites gave devotions entitled, “Being Sick and Letting Go.” Liz Flaherty was named secretary for the coming year. Focus leaders were gone over and most were retained for

the coming year. It was decided that due to poor weather conditions we will not have meetings in January and February next year. Members are to bring items for the conference Silent Auction to the next meeting. They are encouraged to also bring any old magazines to the next meeting. Members were reminded that Sewing Day is March 30 and Leader’s Lessons will be given on March 15. The Spring District meeting will be on March 17, in Frankfort. International Night is

April 21, and the theme this year is Italy. A Family Life Lesson was given by Liz Flaherty entitled, “Improving Your Balance.” The next meeting will be on April 12 at the home of Bobette Miller. (From the minutes of the Perry Do-Rite Home Extension Club) WINTER DECORATIONS should be removed from the Roann Community Cemetery no later than April 1. Cemetery will be cleared of those decorations left and discarded after that date. Your cooperation

will be appreciated. From Paw Paw Township Trustee, Kraig Ahlfeld. ROBERT FERGUSON – Roann C l e r k / T r e a s u r e r, reports that Roann now has a Community Calendar. All you have to do is go to http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the community. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: On March 24, Don Reavis will be giv-

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ing a presentation on hiking at the library, beginning at 6:30 P.M. The presentation will be about his experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with his son. In addition, Interpretive Naturalist, Laura Whiteleather, will be there to speak about hiking opportunities at Mississinewa and Salamonie Lakes. She will bring maps and brochures for trails as well as information about their volunteer workday at Salamonie on April 10 from 1 - 3 P.M. Anyone interested in learning more about both long and shorter hiking is invited to attend this free event. In

honor of the library’s 100th year in the current Carnegie building, the library has released 3 historical publications for purchase. They are reprints of “Roann’s Uncertain Years – 18991903,” by Bruce Mouser, Ph.D., and an expanded reprint of “The Mysterious Death of Sarah Snearly – A Murder Case That Rocked Roann in 1909,” by Library Director, Joy Harber. The library has also created a digitized collection of 9 Roann High School yearbooks; the Ro-Annuals – 19541962, on CD. For more information, call 765833-5231. THE ROANN

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FARMER’S MARKET will return soon. Anyone interested may contact Jerry Nelson at 765-998-2863 for more information. There will be an informational meeting soon. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Rex Renz, John Dyson, Christopher Meyer, Chuck Hollenback, Audrie Randel, Luke Spencer, Dalton McKinney, Brady Layne, Wilda Slisher, Tim Shoemaker, Isaac William Stakeman, Cheryol Crull, Baylee Jo Shoemaker, Joshua Lee Smalley, Michael Jay Chenault. Steve Fearnow, Kevin Cordes, Teagan Faith Baer, LuAnn Layman, P.J. Roth, Aaron Barker, and Jannette Birk. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hawkins. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at roannhappenings@yaho o.com, or you may call me at 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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Accidents March 4 At 2:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Samantha J. Harrell, 19, LaFontaine, was backing out of a private driveway located on Main Street in LaFontaine when she collided with a vehicle driven by Megan E. Lane, 24, Wabash. March 6 At 8:02 a.m., a vehicle with an unknown driver was found on a culvert on SR North

200 West. The vehicle went through the ditch, struck a concrete fence post and came to rest on the culvert. March 8 At 3:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jennifer L. Jenkins, 32, Huntington, was traveling eastbound on SR 16 when she stopped at the intersection of SR 13 to yield to right of way. When she believed the intersection to be clear, she proceeded eastbound through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Randall D. Shafer, 55,

Wabash. March 9 At 6:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Zakary J. Dobson, 27, Ossian, was westbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. March 10 At 6:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by Devon T. Steele, 21, North Manchester, was southbound on CR 300 West when he advised an oncoming vehicle had bright lights on. Steele drove onto the soft shoulder of the roadway, was pulled down into the side

ditch and collided with a Wabash County REMC utility pole. Citations March 3 Dustin K. Alexander, 25, Wabash, speeding and false and fictitious registration. March 5 Carrie A. Young, 38, Leesburg, speeding. Justin T. Gray, 20, Warsaw, speeding. March 6 Shane L. Sizemore, 31, Wabash, speeding. Anita D. Callahan, 29, North Manchester, driving while suspended infraction. March 7 John P. Corcoran, 22, Wabash, operating without proof of financial responsibility.

March 8 Amanda J. Williams, 33, Akron, failure to dim headlights. David N. Njunge, 50, West Lafayette, disregarding a stop sign. March 9 Deborah M. Haggerty, 23, Wabash, disregarding a stop sign.

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Bookings Gunner C. Wilson, 20, Anderson, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and felony maintaining a common nuisance. Jeremy L. Hicks, 34, North Manchester, misdemeanor criminal trespass and misdemeanor criminal mischief of less than $750. Keith A. Hubred, 58, Fort Wayne, felony petition to revoke probation for operating while intoxicated charge. Cameron P. Gill, 26, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. Teia M. Bickerstaff, 37, North Manchester, revocation of probation on felony possession of methamphetamine of at least five but less than 10 grams charge.

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Larry L. Fawcett, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 4:44 p.m. on March 11, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Larry was born to Paul and Nila (Burgess) Fawcett on Dec. 10, 1940, in Huntington. He graduated form South Whitley High School in 1959 and then went on to attend Manchester College. Larry worked for Invensys Controls for 45 years, retiring in 2006. He also was employed with the North Manchester Dairy Queen for 20-plus years and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in North Manchester. On July 18, 1964, Larry married Karen S. Secor, she survives. Larry is also survived by his three daughters, Terri Cook, Fort Wayne, Cheryl Fawcett, North Manchester, and Deanna (Craig) Wampler, North Manchester; three grandchildren, Kerra Cook, Halie Wampler, and Abbie Wampler; a brother, Bob (Karen) Fawcett, North Manchester; one sister, Paula (Frank) Mossburger, Tucson, Ariz.; and one sister-in-law Patricia Fawcett, South Whitley. He was proceeded in death by a brother, Alan Fawcett. Family and friends may call Wednesday, March 16, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 68 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services will be Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery at a later date. For those who wish to honor the memory of Larry Fawcett, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Retirement Community, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Fawcett family, go to mckeemortuary.com.

Linda M. Bayliss,76 Hospital volunteer Dec. 22, 1939 – March 10, 2016

Linda M. Bayliss, 76, of Wabash, passed away at 2:27 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at her home. She was born to the late Charles and Mildred (Steltz) Shallenberg on Dec. 22, 1939 in Salem, Ohio. She was a 1961 graduate from Salineville High School. Linda married Carlton H. Bayliss on June 13, 1961; he passed away on Dec. 20, 2003. She attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana and volunteered at Wabash County Hospital. Linda was a homemaker to her family. She is survived by a daughter, Brenda Ortega of Florida; brothers, Kenny Pitts of Columbus, Ohio, and Wayne Pitts of Cleveland, Ohio; sister Lois Carson of Ohio; and caregivers and niece, Sabrina (Pat) Gaylourd of Wabash. She is preceded in death by a son, Tim Bayliss in 2009, a brother and three sisters. Visitation and funeral service were Monday, March 14, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion. Preferred memorials are directed to Shepherds Ministries (A nonprofit organization for the disabled), 1805 15th Ave., Union Grove, WI 53182. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

6 injured in U.S. 24 crash By The Paper staff

Six people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 24 on Sunday, March 13. At approximately 4:13 p.m., the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a personal injury accident on U.S. 24, approximately 1/4 mile east of SR 13. According to the official report, the preliminary investigation showed that a pick-up truck driven by Neil E. Lynch, 42, Huntington, stopped in the eastbound,

right-hand lane of travel. Lynch was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by Jonathan P. Cornell, 35, Wabash. Cornell and his 3year-old daughter and 4-month-old son were transported to Parkview Wabash with non-life threatening injuries. They were later treated and released. Amy C. Cornell, a front seat passenger in Cornell’s vehicle, was transported to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne for leg injuries.

Lynch and his passenger, Connor S. Lynch, 15, were transported to Lutheran Hospital. Lynch sustained neck injuries in the accident. Connor was transported with severe head injuries. He was listed in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing. Assisting at scene were the Wabash Fire Department, Wabash City Police Department, Noble Township Fire Department and Wabash County EMA.

Robert L. Prater, 46, Liberty Mills, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and operating a vehicle with schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite in. Shawn Shirley, 24, Warsaw, felony possession of hypoder-

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Norman D. Craig, 70 Dairy herdsman March 25, 1945-March 8, 2016 Norman D. Craig, 70, of Lagro (formerly of Jonesboro), died Tuesday March 8, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash. Norman was dedicated Guernsey dairy herdsman and known as the cow guy. He had managed many different dairy farms including Cloverland Dairy in the state of Maryland, Clear Branch Farms in Georgia, Bushy Park Farms in Virginia and Grandview Farms in Pennsylvania. He was former nutritionist for Purina Foods, and an insurance agent for both Allstate Insurance and Harvest Life Insurance. Norman retired from the Miami County Correctional Facility where he was Sergeant. Active in 4-H he was part of the Grant County Tractor Maintenance Club and the Grant County Dairy Club. He loved IU Basketball and was a from coach of 7th and 8th grade basketball and high school AAU Basketball. He loved his family and was still active in showing cattle at 4-H events. Norman attended the Hanfield United Methodist B.O.R.N. Church. Norman was born March 25, 1945, at Marion, to the late Charles and the late Mary (Leffler) Craig. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1963. He married Sandra K. Bone June 24, 1972 at Fairmount; she survives. Also surviving are his children Kimberly (Matthew) Christman, Markle, Cory (Jenny) Craig, Rensselear, Colby (Laurie) Craig, LaFontaine; nine grandchildren; Kassidy, Karli, Colt, and Cooper Christman, Bailey and Cohen Craig, and Charles, Lydia, and Henry Craig; brother, Roger (Lisa) Craig, Bedford; stepmother; Evelyn Craig, Brooksville, Fla. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Craig Jr. and Dale A. Craig. Funeral services were Monday March 14, 2016, at College Park Chapel Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 4601 S. Western Ave., Marion, with Pastor Chuck Vernon officiating. Interment will be in Knox Chapel Cemetery, Fairmount. Visittion was Sunday March 13, 2016 at the funeral home. Memorials are to the Indiana Guernsey Breeders Association in care of the funeral home. Please leave condolences and remembrances at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

Christina Gilbert, 58 Purdue University graduate July 16, 1957-Feb. 26, 2016 Christina “Chris” Lynn Gilbert, 58, of Houston, Texas, died Feb. 26, 2016, at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas. She was born July 16, 1957, in Wabash, to Max and Jean (Van Zant) Gilbert. Chris was a 1975 graduate of Southwood High School, and received her Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees from Purdue University. She was a superb athlete. She was a tri-captain of the Purdue University Track and Field Team, where she threw the shot put, and competed at the Olympic Trials in Puerto Rico. Chris was an avid Purdue fan. She was a member of the Foundry United Methodist Church in Houston. Chris was a Special Education Specialist at Spring Wood Middle School in Houston and was named “Teacher of the Month.” She enjoyed reading, music, sports, and working with her special children. She is survived by her mother, Jean Gilbert of Wabash; sister, Elizabeth Gilbert of Lafayette; brother, Eric (Nora) Gilbert of Houston; aunts, Judie (Bill) Silvers of Fort Wayne, Marilyn Komechak of Fort Worth, Texas, and Luann (Chet) Coy of Fort Wayne; uncles, Stan Gilbert of Marion, and Larry Van Zant of Fort Wayne, and two goddaughters, Jamie Weaver Dunmore, and Jessica Weaver Feagler. She was preceded in death by her father, Max Gilbert, brother, Douglas Jay Gilbert, grandparents, Kenneth & Dorothy (Shultz) Van Zant, and Russell & Evelyn (Snyder) Gilbert. Memorial service were Thursday, March 10, 2016, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, with the Rev. Larry Ray officiating. Visitation was Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are the John Purdue Club, Methodist Church Children’s Home, America First, or Compassion. The memorial guest book for Chris may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

32, Wabash, driving while suspended prior. Brittany L. Graziani, 30, Urbana, felony petition to revoke drug court on illegal possession of chemical reagents or precursors charge and petition to revoke electronic home detention on illegal possession of chemical reagents charge. Jonathan W. Somerlot, 29, Fort Wayne, misdemeanor check deception of less than $750. Jackie R. Noland, 32, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention and two counts misdemeanor failure to appear on failure to pay child support charge. Brandi L. Long, 27, Wabash, failure to appear on misdemeanor check deception of less than $750 charge. Thomas L. Clifford, 27, North Manchester, driving while suspended prior. Wabash Police Department Accidents March 4 At 11:57 a.m., a vehicle driven by Clara C. Williams, 80, Wabash, was northbound on Miami Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Regina Monroe, 75, Wabash. At 12:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Terry G. Sloan, 67, LaFontaine, was attempting to back out of a parking space in the Kroger parking lot when he collided with a legally parked vehicle. March 7 At 7:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brigid M. Templin, 31, Wabash, was northbound on Wabash Street when she attempted to brake for slowing traffic and collided with a vehicle driven by Angie D. Grimm, 39, Wabash. March 9 At 11:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Randall S. Moore, 49, Silver Lake, was northbound on Wabash Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Charles K. Shepherd, 35, Westfield. March 10 At 3:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lacey E. Goble, 19, Marion, was traveling south on SR 15 when she attempted to slow for

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Trooper’s kind words help keep lady from jumping in river By The Paper staff PERU — At approximately 4 p.m. Thursday, the caring words of Master Trooper Joe Swisher kept a 21 year-old Kokomo woman from jumping off a bridge into the cold water of the Wabash River. Trooper Swisher was conducting routine patrol on U.S. 124 east of Peru, IN. He was crossing the Wayne Street Bridge when he observed a female, who had climbed over the bridge’s railing, and appeared to be preparing to jump into the Wabash River, approximately 30 feet below. Trooper Swisher stopped on the bridge and started an approximately 15 minute conversation with the very despondent woman. She indicated she was going to harm herself by jumping from the bridge. She did not believe anyone cared about her. Trooper Swisher told the woman he cared about her and extended his hand for the woman to take. She took his hand. At this point, Swisher grabbed her arm and assisted her from the ledge of the bridge. She climbed over the railing and hugged the very relieved trooper.

SWISHER While Trooper Swisher was trying to convince the woman not to jump, officers from the Peru Police Department blocked traffic from entering both ends of the bridge. The woman was taken for a medical check at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was cleared medically and then transferred to the Four County Counseling Center in Logansport, IN. She was placed on a 72 hour mental evaluation hold. Trooper Swisher stayed with the woman until approximately 7 p.m. He wanted her to know he did care about what happened to her. Master Trooper Swisher is a 21-year veteran of the Indiana State Police. He is assigned to the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle E n f o r c e m e n t Division.

stopped traffic but was unable to due to wet roadway conditions and collided with a vehicle driven by Gerben R. Houtman, 60, Wabash. Citations March 4 Lynette K. Delong, 44, Peru, speeding. March 6 Ashley J. M. Norwood, 25, Marion, driving while suspended infraction. March 9 Richard E. Bartram, 45, Wabash, child restraint. Marion D. L. Bussard, 17, Wabash, disobedience. Jayson M. Burrus, 23, LaFontaine, no operator’s license when required and false and fictitious registration. North Manchester Citations March 4 Ryland D. Wright, 18, North Manchester, speeding. Lynda G. Hanna, 55, Indianapolis, speed-

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March 5 Samuel R. Krouse, 29, North Manchester, speeding. Christopher J. Messersmith, 23, Rochester, speeding. March 7 Crystal R. Schnitz, 21, Rochester, disregarding a stop sign.

March 12 Shad M. Nettrouer, 21, Columbia City, speeding. March 13 Blake D. Denton, 19, Monticello, disregarding an automatic signal. Cases March 5 At 12:04 p.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of West 7th Street.

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March 9 At 10:45 a.m., theft report taken in the 4000 block of SR 550 West.

March 11 At 12:38 p.m., deception report taken in the 1700 block of Frantz Drive.

March 10 At 11:43 p.m., battery report taken in the 100 block of Hill Street.

March 12 At 1:32 p.m., theft report in the 300 block of South 1st Street.

March 9 Ericka L. Bledsoe, 33, North Manchester, violation of town burn ordinance. March 10 Tyler J. Huyvaert, 22, South Bend, disregarding a stop sign.

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Christine Siers, 76 Enjoyed garage sales April 15, 1939 – March 6, 2016

Christine Siers, 76, of Wabash, died at 12:47 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born April 15, 1939, in Carroll County, to Thomas Boone Bradley and Lillian (Thompson) Nilson. Christine enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids, shopping, going to garage sales, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by seven children, Myra (Bob) Parker of Wabash, Kay (Pat) Breedlove of Lexington, North Carolina, Paula (Mike) Miller of VanBuren, Indiana, Donna (Randy) Reed of Huntington, Indiana, Evelyn (Jim) Rose of Wabash, Deanna (Chuck) King of Marion, Indiana, and Terry Haynes of Wabash, 13 grandchildren, and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, four sisters, one granddaughter, and her longtime companion Allen Dingess. Funeral services were Friday March 11, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Mark Whinery officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service Friday. The memorial guest book for Christine may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Clyde E. Lovellette, 86 Basketball Hall of Fame member Sept. 7, 1929 – March 9, 2016 Clyde Edward Lovellette, 86, of North Manchester, Indiana, died at 8:36 pm, March 9, 2016 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born September 7, 1929 in Petersburg, to John and Myrtle (Thaxton) Lovellette. Clyde was a 1948 graduate of Garfield High School in Terre Haute, attended Kansas University, and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ball State University. He helped Kansas win the 1952 NCAA Championship. He was on the 1952 Summer Olympics gold medal team in Helsinki, Finland. Clyde was the ninth pick in the first round of the 1952 NBA Draft by the Minneapolis Lakers. His professional career spanned 12 years with the Minneapolis Lakers, Cincinnati Royals, St. Louis Hawks and Boston Celtics. Clyde was the first player to win an NCAA Championship, NBA Championship, and earn an Olympic Gold Medal. He had his KU jersey retired in 1992. While at KU he was a member of the K Club, KU Alumni, the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and was named a Significant Sig. Clyde was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1988, and the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. He married Judy (Wray) Woods in Chatham, Mass., on Aug. 28, 1970. After retiring he participated in a variety of activities including serving as Sheriff of Vigo County, farming, business activities, and then found a position at Whites Residential Services, in Wabash County, where he taught 16 years and coached basketball. He was a former Wabash County Councilman, and a former member of the Manchester Parks and Recreation Board. He was a member of the Wabash Friends Church and the North Manchester Rotary Club. Clyde was a coach most of his life and was also named a Kentucky Colonel. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lovellette of North Manchester; four children, Robb (Charlie) Lovellette of LaFontaine, Linda (Robert) McLeaish of Indianapolis, Cindy Heckelsberg of Millbrook, Ill., and Cherie (Jim) Doyle of Indianapolis; 12 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Barry Lovellette, first wife Sally (Wheeler) Lovellette, three brothers, and four sisters. A memorial service will be at the Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, Wabash at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. The preferred memorials are 85 Hope Free Clinic or Grace on Wings, Box 42788, Indianapolis, Indiana 46242. The memorial guest book for Clyde may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Lester Stout, 99 Managed Treaty elevator Sept. 11, 1916-March 9, 2016

Lester Raymond Stout, 99, of rural Peru, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on March 9, 2016, at Bickford Assisted Living in Wabash. He was born on Sept. 11, 1916, to Mary Frantz Stout and Clifford Stout, Waltz Township, Wabash. He married Lois Butt of rural Peru on April 18, 1940. He is survived by his son, two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Visitation and funeral services were Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru, with Pastor Dave Phillips officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Ina Harrington, 82 Worked at United Technologies June 9, 1933 – March 9, 2016

Ina L. Harrington, 82, North Manchester, formerly of Walbridge, Ohio, died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2016, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 9, 1933 in Kosciusko County, to Virgil and Hazel (Baker) Pyle. On April 17, 1955 she married Warren Harrington. She is survived by two sons, a sister-in-law, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Saturday, March 12, 2016, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial will be at a later date in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

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March 8 At 3:29 p.m., Eric J. Ortiz, 21, North Manchester, writ of attachment for revocation of probation on carrying a handgun without a license charge.

March 10 At 12:43 a.m., Shannon D. Bradley, 37, North Manchester, operating while intoxicated and writ of attachment for charges including attempt to obtain a controlled substance by fraud, counterfeiting, conversion and false informing. At 10:26 p.m., Brandi L. Long, 27, Wabash, writ of attachment for check deception.

March 11 At 12:44 a.m., Thomas L. Clifford, 27, North Manchester, driving while suspended, prior. At 4:06 p.m., Cory Allard, 26, Lagro, operating a vehicle with schedule I or II controlled substance and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer test. At 11:24 p.m., Merlin D. Silvino, 49, address unknown, operating a motor vehicle while never licensed.

March 13 At 12:36 a.m., Barbara J. Galway, 55, North Manchester, operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more.

Fire March 9 At 5:38 a.m., 200 block of North Sycamore Street to extinguish burning debris. At 8:44 p.m., 600 block of College Avenue for medical assist.

March 10 At 9:05 a.m., 2000 block of Grist Road for medical assist. At 3:56 p.m., 1000 block of SR 114 West for medical assist.

March 12 At 5:54 a.m., 1100 block of West Main Street for medical assist. At 9:01 a.m., 500 block of North Elm Street for natural gas leak.

March 13 At 9:53 a.m., 1200 block of SR 114 East for medical assist. At 12:57 p.m., 400 block of North Mill Street for medical

assist. Land Transfers Patsy E. Drook to Dawn Driscoll, quitclaim deed. John T. Guenin to Michelle A. Roudebush, warranty deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Sheriff ’s deed. Bernard J. Glass Jr. to Rebecca A. Glass, quitclaim deed. Bernard J. Glass Jr. to Rebecca A. Glass, quitclaim deed. Earl and Jeanette Purvis to Earl and Derrick E. Purvis, warranty deed. Charles E. Douglass to Charles E. and

Angela A. Douglass, quitclaim deed. K r i s t o p h e r Easterday to Jacob W. Hathaway, warranty deed. James D. Bowman to Terry L. and Connie I. Hunter, warranty deed. Nancy J. Slee and Nancy J. Fearnow to Enrique and Theresa Zapata, warranty deed. Mildred Good to Jerry and Michele Rose, warranty deed. Thomas W. Christman to Lynn A. Proebstle, warranty deed. Daniel O. Wintrode, Charlotte M. Wintrode, Robert Wintrode, David Wintrode, Angela Baer and Tracy Wintrode to Robert

and Marilyn S. Wintrode, warranty deed. Leon and Mary DeLauter to Arthur T h o m a s Developments, warranty deed. James Elliott to Brian L. Niccum, quitclaim deed. Lincoln Sexton Jr. to Lincoln Sexton Jr., quitclaim deed. Permits Leonel Foust, home addition. Cindy Brown, pole building. Marriage Licenses

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Gerald L. Carter, 77 Owned car dealership March 5, 1939 – March 9, 2016 Gerald Lloyd “Jerry” Carter, 77, of Wabash, died at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash, where he had lived since September 2015. He was born March 5, 1939, in Wabash County, Indiana to C. Arden and Esther (Neal) Carter. Jerry was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School and attended Manchester College. He married Sandra Jane Keppel in Wabash on March 7, 1959; she died June 21, 2013. Jerry was a retired car dealer and owned Carter Sales and Service in Wabash. He was a member of Wabash Friends Church, loved his grandchildren, and was the happiest when he was helping others. He also enjoyed spending time with special friends, refinishing furniture, and going to car shows. He is survived by two daughters, Christine (James Snodgrass) Curless of LaFontaine, and Lorri (Greg) Miller of Andrews; three grandchildren, Maggi (Rich) Easterday of Roann, Liza Miller of Andrews, and Ryan Curless of Greenwood, two great-grandchildren, Megan and Mason Easterday, both of Roann, and his brother, Ronald (Janet) Carter of Clearwater, Fla. He was also preceded in death by his parents, brother, the Rev. Charles Carter, and his granddaughter, Briannon Curless. Funeral services were Saturday, March 12, 2016, at the Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Friends Church. The memorial guest book for Jerry may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Norma Kirkpatrick, 84 Enjoyed camping Dec. 6, 1931 – March 6, 2016

Norma Ruth Kirkpatrick, 84, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:15 pm, Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Marion, to Clifford and Opal (Young) Cassidy. Norma married James R. Kirkpatrick in January of 1949 in Wabash; he died June 6, 1985. She was a member of the Wabash American Legion Auxillary, the Wabash Eagles Lodge, and the Women of the Moose. She enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling, and spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by three children, James L. (Debbie) Kirkpatrick of Wabash, Rhonda (Wally) Lewark of Northglenn, Colo., and Myra Jo Adkins of Somerset; eight grandchildren, Jody (Kirk) Short of Wabash, Chad (Carrissa) Kirkpatrick of Van Buren, Josh (Kim) Kirkpatrick of LaFontaine, Angela Lewark and Crystal Lewark, both of Denver, Colo., Justin (Donyell) Adkins of Somerset, Teena Tyner and Ashley Adams, both of Wabash; 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Schaaf of Fairmount She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Carol Kirkpatrick, grandson Gary Matthew Adkins, and great granddaughter Cora Mae Kirkpatrick. Burial will be at a later date at Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset, Indiana. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The memorial guest book for Norma may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

2 arrested on drug related charges By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Two Wabash County residents were arrested the week of March 7 on drug related charges. James E. Watson, 36, Wabash, was arrested Monday, March 7, following an investigation at his private residence on Feb. 13. Watson was charged with two counts of possession of methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. On Wednesday, March 9, the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Sheryl A. Stiddom, 51, Laketon, following a routine traffic stop. At approximately 9 p.m., Stiddom was pulled over on County Road 200 West for a taillight, plate lamp violation, according to the probable cause affidavit. Deputy Matthew Cox observed Stiddom putting an “object between her bra and left breast,” the court documents stated. “Through my training and experience as a

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During his search, Cox located the grinder along with a straw containing white residue and a glass pipe containing white residue, a secondary pill grinder and a clear plastic baggie containing a white crystal substance, which later field tested for methamphetamine, according to the affidavit. Stiddom was charged with felony possession of methamphetamine of at least but less than 10 grams, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance and felony maintaining a common nuisance.

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Thursday Night Blues hosts Smiley Tillmon Band Band opened for Buddy Guy at the Honeywell Center in March 2015 By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Smiley Tillmon Band will be jamming in Wabash on March 17 at the Historic Eagles Theatre for

Thursday Night Blues. The band returns to the city exactly one year after its first visit, when it was the opening show to the Buddy Guy concert at the Honeywell Center Ford Theater on March 14, 2015. “It was a great time. I wish we could have played long, it went so fast,” bassist

and band manager Tom Rezetko told The Paper of Wabash County in a phone interview. “I’ll tell you what was amazing, the crowd. It was a great crowd. “It reminded me so much—I’m from Chicago,” he continued, “and I live in an area called Beverly and we have an art center by us called Beverly Art Center.

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The Smiley Tillmon Band returns to Wabash on March 17 for Thursday Night Blues at the Historic Eagles Theatre. Tillmon and his crew first visited Wabash on March 14, 2015, to open for Buddy Guy. Photo provided to Rezetko. “I would say (our music) really draws from Chicago blues such as Magic Sam,” he said. “It draws a lot from Lefty Dizz, Albert Collins and Buddy Guy. I imagine those are big influences on us and that’s the kind of vibe we’re going for.” Tillmon and Rezetko will be joined on stage by lead guitarist Kate Moss and drummer George Baumann.

“We’re going to put on a great show,” Rezetko said. “I think our show’s even better now. We’re really looking forward to it. “I would say get ready for a great Saint Patrick’s Day at the Eagles Theatre in Wabash. We’re going to give it 110 percent and we’re going to entertain you guys with a great show that’s going to be up-tempo and … I

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Kick It for Karsyn will be hosting five spring and summer fundraising events starting April 22. All five events will benefit the Jeff Gordon Children’s Foundation for childhood cancer research and will lead up to the third annual Kick It for Karsyn K i c k b a l l

Tournament on Sept. 17. For every $50 raised, one hour of childhood cancer research is funded, according to Larry Graff, national Kick It event organizer and pediatric cancer advocate. The five fundraisers and kickball tournament, which was previously named Kick It with Karsyn, were organized to honor Karsyn

Bratch, a 12-year-old Wabash County resident that passed away in October after she lost her battle with childhood cancer. The first event is a Mother’s Day gift basket raffle. Tickets will go on sale on April 22 and a winner will be drawn on May 4. On May 14, Cannonball Lanes will host a community rummage and

bake sale in the facility’s parking lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the third event, the Honeywell Golf Course and Cannonball Lanes will host a golf and bowling outing on June 4. The event’s shotgun start will be at 1:30 p.m. On June 25, Cannonball Lanes will host X Marks the Spot Golf Ball Toss in the parking lot. The cost will be $5 per

golf ball. The final event will be a carwash in Cannonball Lanes’ parking lot on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Karsyn knew the importance of childhood cancer research

and raising donations to help fund that research, Graff told The Paper of Wabash County in the March 2 issue. “She knew that every dollar raised brought us closer to a

cure for pediatric cancer,” he said. “She cared very deeply about pediatric cancer research and continuing the event continues her legacy for pediatric cancer research.”

Cordier’s words shape March 29 MU talk gram. In 1944, Cordier left Manchester behind in order to work for the U.S. State Department, and he was at the Dumbarton Oaks Conference to help write up the proposal for the United Nations. He later officially joined the U.N. as executive assistant to the president of the General Assembly. Cordier in the 1970s served as the 15th president of Columbia University. Materials from the Manchester University

archives, including letters Cordier wrote to Schwalm, provide the foundation for Brenneman’s thesis. She is attending library school at IUPUI and recently accepted an internship in the archives at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn. The March 29 presentation is part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series at the University.

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Kelley Brenneman will present “The Shaping of a Peacemaker” on March 29 at Manchester University’s Cordier Auditorium. Photo provided From the MU News bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Andrew Cordier, a 1922 Manchester graduate and history professor, was an advocate for peace and played a major role in drafting of the charter for the United Nations. Kelley Brenneman, herself a 2014 alumna of Manchester University, completed her undergraduate thesis on Cordier. She will present “The Shaping of a Peacemaker” at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. The event is free and open to the public. Brenneman is a Fort Wayne native and graduated with a degree in history. For the past year and a half, she has been an intern at the Church of the Brethren Historical Library and Archives in Elgin, Ill. A condensed version of her thesis about Cordier is featured in its “Hidden Gems” series. While at Manchester, Cordier began a friendship with fellow history professor Vernon F. Schwalm that would last

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Manchester Science Olympiad teams fare well Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester B Black, B Red, and C teams had outstanding performances at the Goshen College Regional on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016. Eight division B teams and thirteen division C teams competed in this year’s tournament. Division B Results The Manchester Black team placed 1st in Division B with an impressive score of 36 points, which earned the team an invitation to the state tournament to be held at Indiana University, Bloomington, on March 19, 2016. The team won 17 of the 23

events they competed in! Northridge Middle School, followed by LaSalle Intermediate Academy rounded out the top three finishers. These three schools will represent the Goshen Regional at this year’s state tournament. First place Anatomy & Physiology - Anna Osborne & Kelsey Eichenauer Bio-Process - Anna Osborne & Kaden Dillon Crave the Wave Alex Good & Adrian Garza Crime Busters Kelsey Eichenauer & Rebekah Pyle Disease Detectives Anna Osborne & Sam Reichenbach

Elastic Launched Glider - Alex Good & Sam Reichenbach Experimental Design - Rebekah Pyle, Kaden Dillon & Isa Dockter Food Science - Cora Barnett & Rebekah Pyle Fossils - Gavin Mize & Elijah Burlingame Invasive Species Rebekah Pyle & Erin McKee Meteorology - Isa Dockter & Gavin Mize Picture This - Cora Barnett & Kelsey Eichenauer Reach for the Stars Adrian Garza & Gavin Mize Road Scholar - Anna Osborne & Kelsey Eichenauer Roller Coaster Kelsey Eichenauer &

Kaden Dillon Scrambler - Alex Good & Sam Reichenbach Wind Power - Gavin Mize & Kaden Dillon Second place Air Trajectory Elijah Burlingame & Carter Wilcox Dynamic Planet Sam Reichenbach & Erin McKee Mission Possible Elijah Burlingame & Carter Wilcox Third place Bridge Building Alex Good & Carter Wilcox Fifth place Green Generation Anna Osborne & Kelsey Eichenauer Write It/Do It - Erin McKee & Rebekah Pyle Although the Black

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Price Mr. and Mrs. Edward Price will celebrate their 70th

wedding anniversary on March 16. Price and the former Georgia Felts were married in Wabash on March 16, 1946. Price is the son of the late Esta and Golda Price. Mrs. Price is the daughter of the late Dallas and Dora Felts. The couple is members of New Life Baptist Church and have been members of the Belles & Beaus Square Dancing Club for 48 years. They also enjoy playing euchre at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center. The couple has two children, Jerry (Nedra) Price, Kokomo, and Bonnie Jo Douglass, Wabash. They also have three grandsons, Dallas Price, Kokomo; Doug (Andrea) Douglass and Brian (Sara) Douglass, all of Huntington. They also have three great-grandchildren, James Douglass, Kodi Douglass and Reece Douglass, all of Huntington. They will celebrate with a family dinner.

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team is a tough act to follow, Manchester’s Red team, composed of all first year (mostly 6th grade) competitors finished a strong 4th place, scoring just 89 points. These individuals will join the members of the black team to compete in regular and trial events at the state tournament. Second place Bridge Building Isaac Reichenbach & Dyson Rosen Elastic Launched Glider - Sam Hupp & Isaac Reichenbach Experimental Design Isaac Reichenbach, Sam Hupp & Blake Drasney Picture This Morgan Metzger & Mia Nadborne Roller Coaster Blake Drasny & Emma Pyle Wind Power - Isaac Reichenbach & Alyssa Marvel Write It/Do It Emma Pyle & Mia Nadborne Third place Anatomy & Physiology Mia Nadborne & Morgan Metzger Crave the Wave Dyson Rosen & Gabriel Case Green Generation Alyssa Marvel & Blake Drasny

Mission Possible Gabriel Case & Zac Curtis Reach for the Stars Alyssa Marvel & Zac Curtis Road Scholar Dyson Rosen & Sam Hupp Fourth place Bio-Process Lab Isaac Reichenbach & Sam Hupp Disease Detectives Morgan Metzger & Alyssa Marvel Food Science Morgan Metzger & Emma Pyle Fossils Blake Drasny & Alyssa Marvel Invasive Species Morgan Metzger & Mia Nadborne Fifth place Crime Busters Morgan Metzger & Mia Nadborne Dynamic Planet Emma Pyle & Alyssa Marvel Manchester’s High School team (Division C) finished 3rd on the day. Northridge and LaLumiere Schools were 1st and 2nd respectively, while South Bend Riley finished 4th. All four of these teams qualified for the state tournament. Division C Results First place Disease Detectives -

Karly Eichenauer & Ben Reichenbach It’s About Time Ben Reichenbach & Hayden Metzger Wind Power - Ben Reichenbach & Jonah Shenefield Write It/Do It Sarah Pyle & Allison Smith Second place Anatomy & Physiology - Karly Eichenauer & Ben Reichenbach Fossils - Ethan Rice & Tyler Hudson Invasive Species Allison Smith & Ethan Rice Third place Game On - Jonny Maser & Tyler Hudson Robot Arm - Hayden Metzger & Jonah Shenefield Fourth place Cell Biology - Karly Eichenauer & Tahnee Fuentes Hydrogeology Tahnee Fuentes & Nate Hunter Fifth place Astronomy - Nate Hunter & Tyler Hudson Green Generation Sarah Pyle & Tahnee Fuentes Protein Modeling Tahnee Fuentes, Karly Eichenauer & Ben Reichenbach

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Four probationary troopers Heartland students compete in SkillsUSA events start solo patrol By The Paper staff

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INDIANAPOLIS – On March 8, 46 probationary troopers from the 75th Indiana State Police Recruit Academy were issued their state police cars at the Indiana State Police Indianapolis District. Four of the officers are assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post and will start solo patrol in the district which covers Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Tipton, Wabash, and Miami Counties. The probationary officers recently completed a three-month field training period while assigned with veteran troopers. They will serve a one-year probationary period before attaining permanent status as a trooper. While in the academy, the new officers received approximately 929 hours of training in law enforcement techniques including criminal law, vehicle operations training, psychology, and “Survival Spanish.” They also developed skills in criminal investigation, vehicle crash investigation, and impaired driver prevention and detection. Probationary troopers assigned to the Indiana State Police Peru Post: Probationary

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Mario Cruz Trooper Jesse Reason is a native of Fulton, and a 2009 graduate of Caston High School. He studied criminal justice at Ivy Tech in Logansport. He will patrol primarily in Fulton County. Probationary Trooper Abby Russell is a native of Kokomo. She is a 2004 graduate of Northwestern High School. She is currently a sergeant in the United States Army Reserve. She served two combat tours as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. She will

Taylor Roth patrol primarily in Miami County. Probationary Trooper Mario Cruz is a Marion native and 2003 graduate of Marion High School. He served seven years in the United States Air Force. He will patrol primarily in Grant County. Probationary Trooper Taylor Roth is a Fairmont native and 2010 graduate of Madison-Grant High School. He served four years in the United States Navy. He will patrol primarily in Grant County.

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Criminal Justice). The 16 students advancing on to State SkillsUSA Contests that take place April 15-16 in Indianapolis are as follows: Tyler Hough (WHS, Collision Repair), Haley Baker (SHS, Cosmetology), Tresa Bruce (MHS, Nail Care), Trinity Fletcher (WHS, Nail Care), Danielle Pegg (SHS, Nail Care), Braxton Fox (WHS, Culinary Arts), Nathaniel Chovan (WHS, Electronics Technology), Dylan Gunderman (WHS, E l e c t r o n i c s Technology), Zach Hollis (PHS, E l e c t r o n i c s Technolo g y), Matthew Klinger (SHS, Electronics Technology), Joshua Zerby (NM, E l e c t r o n i c s Technology), Chesnie Blankenship (MHS, Crime Scene Investigation), Alanna Green (PHS, Crime Scene Investigation), Tyler McKitrick (WHS, Crime Scene Investigation), Waylon Easterday (WHS, Criminal Justice), and Taylor Jackson (MHS, Criminal Justice).

Wabash County Honors Band and Choir perform in concert Article provided The annual Wabash County Honors Band and Choir Concert

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On Saturday, Jan. 30, 42 local high school students participated in career competitions through SkillsUSA. The competitions took place at multiple sites in Fort Wayne — Anthis Career Center, Ivy Tech Main and Ivy Tech North — as well as at Trine University in Angola. The skills competitions are designed to test the knowledge and expertise of students in their fields of s t u d y . Representatives from all of the local schools in the Northeast Region of Indiana also took part in this SkillsUSA event. Heartland sent competitors in Auto Collision and Repair, Automotive Service, C o s m e t o l o g y, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, and Electronics & Computers. The participants were as follows: Blake Harlan (Wabash High School, Automotive Refinishing), Josh Barrett (Manchester High School, Collision Repair), Dugan Greer (North Miami High

School, Collision Repair), Tyler Hough (WHS, Collision Repair), Haley Baker (Southwood High School, Cosmetology), Kaitlyn Hembree (NHS, Cosmetology), Josie Knauff (NM, Cosmetology), Caitlyn Maiseroulle (Peru High School, Cosmetology), Kyleigh Roberts (Oak Hill High School, Cosmetology), Paige Helton (MHS, Esthetics), Morgan Ulerick (PHS, Esthetics), Tresa Bruce (MHS, Nail Care), Arleth Diaz (MHS, Nail Care), Trinity Fletcher (WHS, Nail Care), Caitlyn Hilbun (PHS, Nail Care), Danielle Pegg (SHS, Nail Care), Hunter Sampson (MHS, Nail Care), and Kennedy Harris (Huntington North High School, Commercial Baking). Also, Reanna Shaver (PHS, Commercial Baking), Braxton Fox (WHS, Culinary Arts), Levi Hall (WHS, Culinary Arts), Mariah Paris (SHS, Culinary Arts), Abigail Poole (NHS, Culinary Arts), Nathaniel Chovan (WHS, Electronics Technology), Dylan

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performed on Thursday, March 10. The concert originated through the Wabash Valley Music Association’s educational efforts and has continued to be a successful annual tradition. Talented choral and instrumental students from each high school in Wabash County including Wabash, Northfield, Southwood and Manchester, were chosen to practice and perform together at the annual event. The concert provides student who have excelled in music education the opportunity to work with and perform with professional guest conductors and directors. The experience broadens the students’ experiences and allows them to see how different music leaders work and convey their expectations. Dr. Richard Sower, professor of music and director of choirs at Anderson University, directed the honors choir on Thursday. Dr. Susan

Taylor, director of band and co-chair of the Anderson University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, conducted the honors band. The Honors Band and Choir Concert is important to Wabash County because it uplifts the musical and artistic talent of high school students in the County. Expected outcomes include students’ enhanced appreciation for artistic and educational enrichment and the opportunity to “shine.” The event also serves as an incentive to encourage students to excel in a field of music as well as encourage to pursue the field as well. Participating students in the Honors Choir from Northfield were Jeleena Baker, Megan Bickel, Michael Ford, Gary Hodges, Allison Middaugh, Madison Nevil, Kathryn Pefley, Sidney Prater, Eric Proebstle, Johnny Ritchie, Renee Rudy, Diamond Sears and Hallie Zolman. Manchester participating students

included Anna Blevins, Carlos Cervera, Heath Dierks, Collin Gale, Mikayla Genovese, Uria Hein, Alexis Loby, Emily Lynn, Hayden Metzger, Ben Reichenbach, Alyssa Peyton, Lauren Myers, Lindsay Rice, Ayla Rosen, Eli Shaum, Beatrice Snavely, Caitlynn Trout and Carter Vernon. Students from Southwood included Waylon, Gillum, Nathanael Fadil, Holly Coffelt, Dayna Dale, Adam Bott, Jessie Bunnell, Jenna Friedersdorf, Josiah Friedersdorf, Kim Hobson, Miranda Nose, Tyler Robinson, Kristin Teal, Seth Truss, Allen Warren and Peyton Wilson. Students from Wabash included Adrian Baggett, Rheann Burton, Madison Butcher, Chaney Byers, Alexis Castro, Madison Decker, Zoe Denny, Hannah Fisher, Isabel France, Jaci Gahl, Trace Goodwin, Kennedy Haynes, Ben Hewitt, Isaiah (continued on page 27)

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Richvalley UMW view quilt Article provided As women entered the Wilson Room at the Richvalley United Methodist Church on March 2, everyone noticed the unique quilt covering the table, along with small tea cups and saucers and an Indian-type décor. The quilt with many Richvalley church officers and attendees’ names were embroidered into the

quilt squares. The quilt was made in 1936 and given to a former minister. Recently the quilt was given to Arline Manning Kizer Family. Thirteen United Methodist Women met recently after being on vacation for two months. President Cindi Price opened the meeting by reading social principles, then led members in repeating

the UMW purpose and prayer. The lesson, ‘No Longer a Slumdog,” was led by Deanna Unger. The study books were loaned by books were loaned by Vicki Bradley. The caste system has been outlawed but still is a major source of social identity in India. Gospel for Asia (GFA) missionary’s serve among the one million dwellers in the Bombay slums.

Several women read stories about abandoned, dirty, abused, starving children. As some children are taken to GFA they find hope and are taught healthy living, spiritual lessons with Jesus and the center of their lives. Their physical needs are met and they flourish. Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world today. Nepali

women and girls, some as young as 9 years, are sold into India’s red-light district, 10,000 to 15,000 per year. GFA is a mission organization dedicated to reach the unreached. Cards were signed for several people. Thank-you notes were received from Operation Classroom, Lighthouse Missions, Wabash County Christmas Spirit,

Purdue Campus House, Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home and Midwest Distribution Center. Members voted to send a donation to Northwest District UMW Treasurer in memory of Arline Manning Kizer. Upcoming dates: April 6 UMW regular meeting with Amy Lauer giving the lesson and being the hostess. Roll call

response will be “a scripture for new life.” Also on April 9 is the district meeting at Logansport. On Aprll 22-23, the Spiritual Growth Retreat will take place in Fort Wayne. Carolyn Maxwell gave closing devotions with an Easter theme and prayer. Deanna Unger served refreshments.

DAR chapter has March meeting Article provided

NORTH MANCHESTER — The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, March 8, at the North Manchester Public Library, Blocher Room. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual. The March President General’s message from Lynn Forney Young was shared by Joyce Joy, Regent. At the 125th Continental Congress, June 15 through 19, 2016 the group will attempt to set a record in the Guinness World Records by gathering the “Most letters to military personnel collected in one month.” In order to set the record, DAR must collect and then mail from Headquarters at least 10,000 letters to active duty service

members in one month’s time. Memberss are urged to bring the letters to Congress. Barbara Amiss gave the National Defender report dedicated to James Beavers, a former staff sergeant and Vietnam veteran who died Nov. 23, 2015, and had no known family or friends in Fort Wayne. D. O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes provided a military service for him on December 17. The afternoon of the funeral, Sara Allen, a genealogy librarian at the Allen County Public Library, started doing some digging herself. By Friday, she had found the names of four extended family members and passed the information on to the coroner’s office for notification. Correspondence was received from the North Manchester Public Library for the constitution display;

Wabash County Historical Museum, The Crossnore School, Crossnore, N.C. and the General de Lafayette Chapter, February 9, on the C.A.S.A. Program. Current volunteer hours in Celebrate American for the chapter in 2015 were 3,315 and 2016 is 269. Members are continuing to save box tops and plastic bottle caps for the veterans. The “Campbell’s Labels for Education” will be discontinued by the company on July 31; schools are requesting that members send their labels before that deadline date. The chapter completed 86 “thank you cards” for veterans on the next Honor Flight, April 27. Barbara Amiss gave the program on “One Man’s Journey through the DAR Application Process” written by Paul Ashford. If only he

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Hipskind, Mackezie Hoefer, Matthew Jones, Tiffany Key, Robert Lake, Emily Martin, Austin Morgan, Paige Nelson, Mackenzie Sheridan, Marisa Shrock, Christian Simpson, Skyler Smith, Derek Wilcox and Blake Wiser. Students that participated in the Honors Band included Northfield students Lexus Biehl, Olivia Thompson, Elisabeth Rehak, Hallie Zolman, David Shoue. Erin Whetstone, Katy Pefley, Johnny Ritchie, Julian

Zapata, Chelsea Wittner, Evan Eckelbarger, Alyssa Balay, Logan Carey, Stan Summers, Ash Heitz, Noah Johnson, Tyler Sisco; Manchester students Charlie Labuda, Sarah Pyle, Molly Woods, Izzy Diaz, Adrian Garza, Gage Frieden, Carter Vernon, Jimmy Curtis, Zach Welsher, Keauna Allen, Lexi Webb, Mikayla Genovese, Ben Reichenbach, Nathan Hunter, Brandon Giddens; Southwood students Courtney Andrick, Josey Brubaker, Jessica

Brubaker, Seth Truss, Emmy Titus, Jessica Coffelt, Nikita Jacobs, Derek Waymire, Kolten Kersey, Sean Babbitt, Ben Roudebush, Shelby Coffelt, Holly Coffelt, Josh Hobson; and Wabash students Liz Hendricks, Lilly Mota, Allison Bever, Trace Goodwin, Grant Abell, Braxton Rowley, Ryan Evans, Nick Rhoads, Michael Swango, Robert King, Ryan Davis, Aidan Benysh, Dylan Mitchem, Kalana Hueston and Jonathan King.

had known what was ahead, when he discovered his wife’s genealogy took a direct path back to the Revolution. She thought it was fantastic and exciting to qualify for membership in the DAR and so did he (at first.) He googled DAR and the web site read: “Any woman 18 years or older who can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving American independence is eligible to join the DAR. She must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death, as well as of the Revolutionary War service of her Patriot ancestor. He admitted that he skimmed over

that part that stated she needed “documentation for each statement of birth, marriage and death.” And/or didn’t fully comprehend what was he getting himself into. Together they took many short trips in various libraries, court houses, cemeteries, and churches across three states to gather the proper documentation. He contacted the local DAR Chapter for membership information, where the Registrar emailed the four page application and his fun had only just begun. She explained that the DAR had clamped down on new applicants. Seems they had discovered there were several

members that were not really eligible due to poor and ineffective review of their ancestral lineage. Horrors! Who would do such a thing? After six months of research and six weeks of processing, his wife is now officially a DAR national member. The DAR Registrar said it was one of the few applications she’s worked on that went through those pesky review genealogists in Washington on the first submission. Looking back, it was a fun and satisfying trip filled with happy times and interesting discoveries along the way. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, April 12, at 7

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By The Paper staff The Sidney High School alumni will have its 101st anniversary gathering from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Timbercrest Retirement Community in North Manchester. Honored classes will include graduates from 1936, 1941, 1946, 1951, 1956 and 1961. Paid reservations are required to attend. Details are to be mailed to all former Sidney graduates and students.

March 16, 2016

Did you know? April Fool's Day is a time for playing pranks on others, telling jokes and enjoying some lighthearted fun. The celebrations are believed to have begun in the 16th century when the new calendar ordered by Pope

Gregory changed New Year's Day from April 1 to January 1 - and some people simply didn't get the memo. The tradition of playing tricks on April Fool's Day originated in France. While foolishness is a large part of

April 1 activities, the day is known for some other notable reasons as well. On April 1, 1873, classical composer Sergei Rachmaninoff was born. On the same day in 1889, the first dishwasher was offered for sale. Daytime

television fans tuned into "General Hospital" for the first time on April 1, 1963. And in 1976, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, Inc., which has gone on to change the world. Now that's no joke.

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The meaning of Good Friday Good Friday is a Christian holiday that is celebrated every year on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary, the location outside of Jerusalem's walls where the crucifixion took place.

Though Good Friday is considered a holiday and is a legal holiday in many countries across the globe, the commemoration is not characterized by the festive atmosphere many holidays inspire. In fact, in the fourth century, the Apostolic Constitutions described Good Friday

as a day of mourning and prayer. In addition, many Christians fast on Good Friday, eating only one full meal and two smaller meals that do not add up to a full meal. Christians believe that commemorating the death of Christ helps to remind them of the sacrifices that Christ made

and the human sin that contributed to his death. The observance of Good Friday has existed for centuries. According to Catholic Online, the Catholic Church does not celebrate Mass on Good Friday, though church services held on Good Friday correspond to the divisions of a tra-

ditional Mass. These services include the Liturgy of the Word, during which the Passion of Jesus Christ is read; the intercessory prayers for all people, including nonChristians; the Veneration of the Cross, during which the crucifix is unveiled to the con-

gregation; and the Holy Communion. During these services, the church organ and bells are silent. Good Friday is one of the holiest days of the year for Christians across the globe. This year Good Friday is celebrated on March 25.

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March 16, 2016

‘What can we do for our community?’ Local educators, community leaders discuss preventing teen dating violence By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Every year, 1.5 million high school students report physical abuse from their boyfriend or girlfriend, according to Matthew Graham, director of the Bowen Center. “One in 10 high school students has been hit purposeful-

ly, slapped or physically hurt by a boyfriend or girlfriend,” he continued. “One in 10. That’s 2 percent (of all U.S. students). That’s a lot. “It gets to the point where do we begin calling it normal? I bet you some people think it’s normal. I wonder if that’s why it continues to occur.”

Graham spoke on Friday, March 11, to local educators, community leaders and representatives of local youth-based organizations about the dangers and reality of teen dating violence and ways “we” as a community can prevent the violence and help victims found in those situations. Before starting his

presentation, he asked the attendees to share with each other why they chose to join him at the forum. After listening to various conversations, Graham said, “It seems like it’s personal, which is great because that means you’re going to be able to take what you learn here today and apply it in

a very good way.” There are four areas of abuse, he noted, including physical, emotional, sexual and digital. While physical abuse is more visible, “here’s the thing about emotional abuse: it’s so subjective,” Graham said. An abusive relationship is determined by a cluster of symptoms, accord-

ing to co-speaker Ted Westerhof, Bowen Center employee and student assistance plan specialist. He added that “a black eye … is the last indicator of an abusive relationship.” Women between the ages 16-24 experience the “highest rate of intimate partner violence by almost triple the national average of all reported events,” according to Graham. Intimate violence from partners typically begins between the ages 12 and 18, he continued. “Ever wonder why the number stops at 24?” he asked the group. “Do we just all of a sudden say, ‘I’m just tired of being abused, so I’m just going to stop it now.’ Is that what happens or does something else happen?” Heartland Career Center supervisor Pete Dupont said, “It’s a pretty common age to get married and it kind of gets hidden.” “I would say, Pete, that you’re right on with that explanation,” Graham said. “When it becomes a pattern, it becomes a norm. You begin to expect it. You may even say to yourself I deserve it. You may even say to yourself I don’t deserve any better. “‘Why should I complain? It’s not that bad. It only happens once in a while.’” The effects of teen dating violence include higher risk of substance abuse, teen girls are six times more likely to become pregnant, higher incidence of anxiety and higher incidence of anxiety. “Why are we focusing on kids,” Graham asked. “We saw when it starts right? Age of 12 is when we see a lot of violent behaviors come out. … If I don’t know how to communicate what I’m feeling, if my verbal vocabulary, especially my emotional vocabulary is really low, then I communicate to you what I know. “Behavior is communication. If I don’t know how to

say it, I will show it.” Westerhof added that So how can educational and community leaders help not only the victims, but the teen abusers realize their situation as well? According to Graham: — Listen to students without judgment or circumstances. Often, adults do not believe teens really experience love and so many teens do not come forward or feel willing to share their situations because they feel they will not be taken seriously. — Help define what a healthy relationship is. A healthy relationship can be defined by asking questions such as are you treated with respect? Do situations in this relationship leave you feeling dehumanized — Help the boy or girl determine it t h e m s e l v e s . Resources such as loveisrespect.org offer quizzes including the Healthy Relationship Quiz, Am I a Good Partner? Quiz and Should We Break Up? Quiz. — Support and refer as needed to counseling and other teen dating violence resources including the National Teen Dating Crisis Line 800-441-4073. Parents can make Safety Plans with their children as well. Westerhof added that parents and educators alike can start taking steps toward helping teens by eliminating myths such as “Saying no is a selfish thing.” “We need to tear down those negative beliefs and replace them with a healthy relationship,” he said.