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The MSD of Wabash County School Board listens to public comments during its Aug. 9 meeting, which it voted 4-1 to rescind its decision to reconfigure the school district. Photo by Emma Rausch

MSD board rescinds vote By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The MSD of Wabash County School Board rescinded its decision to reconfigure the district at its meeting Tuesday night, Aug. 9, but not without objection. In a 4-1 vote, the Board approved a resolution that rescinded its July 12 decision to reconfigure MSD’s two high schools into one, a judgment which violated Indiana’s Open Door Law, according to Luke Britt, the state’s appointed Public Access Counselor. However, several board members continued to claim that it had acted in its full legal right, including Kevin Bowman, who was the sole vote against rescinding the reconfiguration decision. Bowman claimed that The Paper of Wabash County, which is responsible for filing the formal complaint against the Board, “is trying to build evidence of conspiracy and try to vilify the Board” for disagreeing with the reconfiguration decision. “The Paper questions the public’s ability to trust us,” Bowman said. “I question the public’s ability to trust The Paper, but I guess it is free. Public education’s not.”

Where the blame lies, Page 25 Editor Joseph Slacian stressed that The Paper did not lodge a formal complaint against the Board’s decision to reconfigure, but over how it developed the plans. “This is an issue of transparency,” Slacian said. “The Board, a local, elected governing body, planned a districtwide reconfiguration in private and violated the Open Door Law. “The Paper has an obligation to the public to serve as its watchdog. Had this been County Council, City Council or any other governing body, it would have acted in the same way. The MSD School Board does not get a pass on violating state law just because it acted ‘to benefit’ Wabash County’s children.”

Board disputes claims On Aug. 8, Britt released his advisory regarding the MSD School Board’s decision to reconfigure the district. In his opinion, he asserted the Board

violated the Open Door Law when it voted to combine Northfield and Southwood schools and close Sharp Creek Elementary. “Based on the foregoing (information), it is the opinion of the Indiana Public Access Counselor that the Wabash County School Board has violated the Open Door Law,” Britt said, “however, they have been afforded an opportunity to correct non-compliance going forward. “It is my sincere hope that they take the advice of their legal counselor and superintend(ent) in remedying the situation.” Following the Board’s initial decision, The Paper launched an investigation into if this decision violated the state’s Open Door Law before filing a formal complaint with the Counselor on July 28. The Paper believes that the Board discussed reconfiguration plans during at least three executive sessions including June 8, June 14 and July 7. At the Board’s Aug. 9 meeting, Board member Todd Dazey read a resolution to rescind the July 12 decision. “In approving reconfiguration, board members believed that they were discharging their responsibilities legally (continued on page 4)

Teachers’ association backs recission vote By The Paper staff The MSD of Wabash County Education Association released a statement Thursday afternoon, Aug. 11, on the district’s reconfiguration issue: “The Metropolitan School District (MSD) of Wabash County Education Association supports the MSD school board’s decision to rescind the reconfiguration for the time being,” Adam Marlatt, Association President, said. “This will enable the public and the school board to have more time to consider all of the possible ramifications of the potential change. We encourage everyone that could be affected by the reconfiguration of Northfield and Southwood High Schools to attend the public meetings on Aug. 15 and 17. “These meetings will allow parents, teachers and community members to raise all of their concerns before the school board to ensure that all potential issues are looked into before a final, binding decision is made.” At the end of the day, Marlatt continued, (continued on page 6)


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Manchester school board OKs budget advertisement By David PurvisFenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — The M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools Board of School Trustees gave permission to advertise their 2016-2017 budget at their August meeting. Business Manager Scott Bumgardner presented the budget, which totaled $10,217,000. He said that the total for the general fund, which is 100 percent funded through the students, is based off an enrollment of 1,570 students. The district receives funds

from the state based on the number of enrolled students. “We did receive a small increase this year in our per student rate from the state, so we’re in good shape in the general fund,” he said. Superintendent Bill Reichhart noted that current enrollment is 1,567, but that a final number will not be available until school begins. Bumgardner said that that number close enough to the estimated 1,570 as to not cause issues with the budget as is. The state estimates giving the school funds totaling

$10,215,000. Outstanding debts for the district total around $13 million. Of that, more than $200,000 is pension debt owed to teachers, both retired and currently employed. This is left over from a benefits package that was discontinued around 13 years ago. The pension debt is scheduled to be paid off in the next two years. While the pension debt does not detract from the district’s general fund, it does hinder other areas. “That payment has to come from somewhere, and as you know in the past it’s come from our bus

replacement fund,” Bumgardner said. He noted that the district was unable to replace any buses last year due to the pension debt, and said that he believes the district will need to purchase a bus within the next two years. When the budget is formally presented to the board, Bumgardner will offer options other than the bus replacement fund including drawing from other funds or leasing buses. Other debt is set to be fully paid off by 2025. Overall, the budget as will be advertised is around $400,000

less than last year’s budget. Part of that decrease is due to more exact estimations from the state, particularly for the capital projects fund (CPF). “If you look at our budget, it’s built $400,000 less than what I proposed to you last year, and that’s just because they gave us a little more information,” Bumgardner said. A collective bargaining agreement for the 2016-2017

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approved an agreement to grant an easement to the Town of North Manchester to create a driveway on school property to access a building next to the Strauss-Peabody Aquatic and Fitness Center, and also approved a public hearing to be held at their September meeting regarding the sale of Maple Park in North Manchester.

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and in the district’s best interest,” he said, reading the resolution. “It was not the Board’s intent to conceal any part of the decision from the public nor exclude public input. This Board would never intentionally violate any rule, regulation or statute or otherwise do anything to undermine the good faith of its patrons. “Since adoption of the motion to reconfigure, however, the Board has been advised that it may have inadvertently violated certain provisions of the Indiana Open Door Law. It is also cognizant of the fact that it should be more sensitive to the appearance created by the manner in

which its July 12 decision was handled.” However, prior to its vote to rescind, several board members including John Gouveia and Bowman told the public that they still firmly believed they operated under full legal right. “The complaint that The Paper filed lists three days. June 8, June 14 and July 7, during which it claims the Board developed and finalized the district-wide reconfiguration plan during executive sessions designated … to discuss ‘personnel’ matters,” Bowman said. “The Paper was not at any one of these meetings and they somehow know

what happened at those meetings,” he continued. “Who knows? I was at those meetings. Our focus was on personnel. … Yet, The Paper wants to deny the purpose of those meetings to vilify it, us as a board and undermine a decision they disagree with.” The Paper specified the three executive session dates in its complaint based on interviews with Superintendent Mike Keaffaber and Gouveia, according to Slacian. When asked under what setting did the Board meet to discussion the reconfiguration proposal, Gouveia told The Paper on Tuesday, July 26, it was “a history of meetings when we’ve had personnel discussion on staffing models, on student ratio.” This has been an ongoing theme in student enrollment, he explained. When asked if this was discussed during regular meetings or during executive sessions, Gouveia said, “When we had

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executive sessions and we did meet, under our pretense, legally under full rights of what we set those agendas because they are narrowly focused that we were discussing that, you know, you have an inefficiency ratio to the school and should be eliminating x positions and teachers. “So we are discussing personnel in those meetings,” he continued. “The outcroppings of some of those conversations naturally had to come to ‘How do you save positions? How do you save personnel?’ So it was through a lot of those conversations and how do you stop the bleeding and save jobs more or less talk about what jobs should we eliminate in the corporation? And the decision we knew was going to have to be the elimination of positions because of the decline.” The MSD Board’s June 8, June 14 and July 7 executive session agendas all advertised that “Personnel” was the meetings’ primary topic. However, on Aug. 9, while Gouveia voted to rescind, he echoed Bowman’s

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thoughts on being “forced” to. “As I said earlier, we’re all human,” Gouveia said. “Could we have handled better? Could we have come out better? Absolutely. “But what Mr. Bowman’s point is, those three meeting, I’ll swear on a stack of Bibles and under penalty of perjury we did follow the letter of the law of personnel discussions. But they (The Paper) chose to create a hit piece, file a public action notice with the Public Access Counselor, which will force our hand for what we’re about to do and I don’t have a problem with doing that because I do believe in public trust. I have been elected to represent you, the taxpayers to make sure we do utilize your financial assets in the best possible resource to educate our students. “But I will stand firm with the fact that those three meetings were absolutely in legal context and they framed it that they felt the decision that we made, the motion following those three meetings was the premise of the meetings. It was not.”

F o l l o w i n g Gouveia’s statement, an audience member asked, “Could we know then when you did discuss this if it was never included in the minutes for the last year and it was never listed on the agenda for an executive session?” “We’re still having our meeting here. We’re having our discussion,” Board Chair Matt Driscoll replied. “In my statement, I stand firm that it was in legal context,” Gouveia added. “I have no further statement.” T hroughout Tuesday’s meeting, several board members questioned The Paper’s credibility. Gouveia asserted that the publication constantly misquotes him while Bowman claimed that it was trying to build evidence of a conspiracy against the Board. “The Paper misquotes me all the time,” Gouveia said. “If you’ve read The Paper, they probably told you I went to Disneyworld last week, too.” All quotes and information that The Paper cites and accredits to MSD board members are recorded and saved,

according to Slacian. “We would be more than happy to allow anyone who wants to listen to the tapes,” he said. The Public Access Counselor did not have to side with The Paper, according to Slacian. “The Public Access Counselor could have decided that the Board did act in full legal right,” he said, “but the fact is that they did not and it was even of the opinion of their attorney that they had failed to comply with the law.” Steve Downs, the Board’s legal counsel, asserted that “in considering reconfiguration as part of its personnel discussions, the Board at all times believed it was acting correctly.” “We have suggested to the superintendent, however, that to the extent personnel discussions morphed into discussions about reconfiguration, such should not have occurred, and that the Board should have been more sensitive to the appearance created by the manner in which its July 12 decision was handled,” Downs later continued in his letter. Board member Dazey also stood firm with the Board “that the context of the three meetings in question were absolutely personnel decisions.” “But in light of the fact,” he continued, “I too am sensitive to the fact that we screwed up on how we handled this that is my reason I am voting to rescind this and we’ll go about it in a different method, one that will take substantial reconsideration as mentioned in the resolution and have your public input on (Aug.) 15th and the 17th and we do very much look forward to that input.” Indiana’s Open Door Law is set up on the presumption that the business of agencies should be conducted in the open, but the Legislature does recognize there are times when governing bodies need to meet in private, (continued on page 5)


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MSD board rescinds vote

according to Stephen Key, Hoosier State Press Association executive director and general counsel. “Obviously the Legislature has set up a system where government’s supposed to be transparent,” Key said. “You as a citizen are guaranteed the right to observe and record the public meetings of a government body, whether it’s a city council, county commissioners or, in this case, a school board because they are spending your tax dollars. “So under the Open Door Law, the presumption is everything should be open unless the Legislature has specifically said, ‘This subject matter can be discussed in private.’”

The public’s reaction

Members of the public packed into the MSD administration boardroom and adjacent hallway to listen to the Board as well as speak their minds Tuesday night. Several audience members expressed their displeasure with the Board and its previous actions. “I think that most people I’ve talked with around the community they’re not totally opposed to the reconfiguration. It’s how the Board handled this reconfiguration,” audience member Bill Hunter said. “You dropped a bombshell on us on July 12. … By the actions of the Board, students have now transferred out of our school system.” MSD parent Mike James told the Board he’s waiting to see how the reconfiguration plays out before deciding whether or not to move his children to another district. “I will agree that I was very disappointed also that the public was not informed, (but) I’m glad that we’re having this meeting now and you will take suggestions from us. It’s the right thing to do,” James said. “I agree with this gentleman (Hunter) that if we don’t have (student enrollment) numbers until after the

16th of September, I don’t see how we can make an educated decision and I do feel that MSD is going to lose enrollment. “Personally, I’m looking at homes in North Manchester, the Oak Hill district, et cetera. I’m going to wait to see how this all plays out, but I think in the long run we’re shooting ourselves in the foot.” However, not all attending public spoke out against the Board’s actions. Audience member David Pefley said that he has spoken with the Board about MSD’s future. “I personally know all of you (the Board) at some level and at some point at time, we’ve all spoken about what the future’s going to hold,” Pefley said. “For me talking to you (the public) as citizens, parents, take time to talk to each one of these members individually. Email them. “We elected these men and, believe me, I believe they have the utmost integrity and our school corporation and our kids ultimately at the best interest are what they are looking for. As a businessman myself, it is very, very hard to take the popular (route) and what everyone wants to do and to consolidate it into one idea, but what you can do is take everyone’s input and make the best decision for that.” The public must now be proactive with its school’s future, he continued. “So I think it’s our job at this point to let it be privately or in these public forums, ask our educated

questions and get educated answers from them and give our input and then let them do the job that we elected them to do,” Pefley said. After it listened to the audience’s comments for nearly an hour, the Board closed public input to continue with its meeting. However, audience members continued to speak throughout the meeting and prompted board members to remind the public that public comment was closed. During its discussion on possible plans for declining enrollment, one audience member’s interjection caused Gouveia to lose his composure. “This is my meeting,” Gouveia said, raising his voice at the member. “I said that. This is our meeting. This is our discussion. It’s our meeting.”

Consolidation After the Board rescinded, it immediately began discussing plans to combat the school’s declining enrollment. Dazey broached the “the elephant in the room,” consolidation. “Why did we not choose consolidation with Wabash City Schools,” he asked Board Chair Driscoll. “Being elected board member, … the one thing everybody told me, ‘I do not want to consolidate. I do not want to consolidate. You aren’t going to consolidate are you,’” Driscoll replied. “That was thing I was harped on.” Other board mem-

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bers agreed that their constituents had voiced similar thoughts. “Two years ago, when I was running for school board, I asked people, ‘Can I count on your vote? Can I put a sign in your yard?’ Every person said, ‘As long as you don’t vote for consolidation,’” Dazey said, “and now I’m hearing people tell me, ‘We do need to consolidate.’” The Board also cited that consolidation would create new debt for its taxpayers, limit academics for students and still lengthen bus rides.

‘Bring us something better’ Dazey encouraged the public to bring a better option to the Board at its public forum meetings on Aug. 15 and Aug. 17. Prior to its initial decision to reconfigure, Dazey told the public he considered four options to increase the efficiency of MSD including: •Get rid of classes are not required for an Indiana State high school diploma. •Request a referendum to increase taxes to pay for MSD’s general fund. “We just saw Wabash City fail at that,” Dazey explained. “What in

my mind made us think we were going to be different, that that was an option?” •Consolidation with Wabash City Schools and create new debt for its taxpayers. •Reconfiguration of the MSD School District. “Those are the four choices we have. Those are the four

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say bring us something better and I will personally, I can’t speak on behalf of the board, … I’ll consider it.” The public forums have been scheduled as follows: • Aug. 15 at Northfield High School at 6:30 p.m. • Aug. 17 at Southwood High School at 6:30 p.m.


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August 17, 2016

Chili for Charity gets OK to use Paradise Spring By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cookoff received permission Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, to use Paradise Spring Historical Park for the 14th annual event. The Wabash Park Board voted 3-1 to grant permission. John Salb voted against the measure, citing the sale of alcohol during the event. Chili Planning Committee member

Marc Shelley made the request on behalf of the organizers. “We’ve been averaging right around 100 chili teams the last several years,” he said. “And I’m very happy to say that with your guys’ help, and with the help of a lot of people here in the city, we’ve been able to hand out over $430,000 to charity, and it all stays in Wabash County.” Shelley, in answering a question from Salb, said beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event. He also said, in

answer to another question from Salb, that both the committee and the Chili Appreciation Society International, which helps with the event, both have insurance. “We purchase liquor liability for the day,” Shelley said. “The organization that helps us with the cook-off provides a million dollars in general liability coverage. So, we have both liquor and general liability, and we’ll provide the board a copy.”

An off-duty police officer also will be on hand at the alcohol site. “You’ve never had any problems in the past, have you,” board member Brandon France asked, to which Shelley said no. In other matters, the board also approved the use of Paradise Spring Historical Park for a church service and community celebration sponsored by the New C o n n e c t i o n s Church. The event

will begin with an 8 a.m. service Aug. 28, followed by food and games afterward. The event is open to the public. The board also

approved using Paradise Spring Historical Park and the Riverwalk for a fundraising event to fight breast cancer. The event, which

includes a 5K run and a weightlifting contest, is planned for October.

Ridenour honored: Noble Township Fire Chief Rob Cussen presents long-time Noble Township Trustee Sue Ridenour, with a prevention of a plaque in recognition of her tenure as trustee for Noble Township while members of the Noble Township Fire Department look on. Ridenour announced her retirement in April after 14 years on the job. Her last day in office was June 30. Photo provided

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LUKE KIRK from LaFontaine Future Farmers 4-H Club won Sweepstakes in Home Environment Division at the Indiana State Fair. There were more than 300 contestants from all over the state. It is a drafting table that has been cut down and refinished to be able to be used in a house. He is the son of Candy and Andy Kirk LaFontaine. PAUL KARST will be honored at a retirement party on Saturday Aug. 20 in the Community Building from 1-3p.m. L A F O N TA I N E PARK COMMITTEE wants to thank the people of the community. Its rummage sale was a great success due to the generosity of donations. They

Luke Kirk of the LaFontaine Future Farmers 4-H Club shows off his winning entry at the Indiana State Fair’s Home Environment Division. Photo provided also want to thank everyone who volunteered their time and energy. A matched grant from Modern Woodmen of America representative Spencer Krhin was greatly appreciated. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Crystal McMillan Coons Aug. 11, Jill Ferrell, Randy Pressler, Matthew Nose, Helen Cochran, Jordan Webb Aug. 13, Bill Hogge, Kristy Price, Chrissy Sherman Aug. 14, Ham Sadler Aug. 15, Annie Lhner, Charles McKinley Aug. 16, Neal Bates, Patty Heiser Nash Virgina Finch Aug 17

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a fun process for Hoosiers during the next four weeks,� said Abernathy. “We have three interesting designs and I hope all state residents will vote and let us know which one they like the best,� he added. “The winning design will appear on vehicles all over Indiana.� The three designs for the public vote are; a blue, red and green plate depicting a covered bridge (link to image) over a creek; a white, blue

and yellow choice with a torch and stars over the silhouette of Indiana and the slogan “The Hoosier State� and a plate with a white background, blue numbers and a yellow, bottom border with the slogan, “Crossroads of America.� Fort Wayne, Indiana’s Intellectual Technology Inc., a firm that designs and manufactures license plates for states all over the country, did the artwork.

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SCHOOL BUS STOPS: Manchester Community Schools begin classes this week, which means kids and buses will be out and about. Let’s all keep watch and have a safe school year! FOC THRIFT SHOP: Located at the

south end of 108 South Mill Street, the Thrift Shop schedules volunteers to assist shoppers and process inventory. Their hours are Tuesday, 1-4 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm. Please bring your donations during store hours (no furniture please). If you wish to volunteer, call 982-4592. FARMER’S MARKET OPEN on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Riverbridge Electric parking lot. Visitors will find a variety of vendors at the Market offering organically grown produce, local honey, baked goods,

meats and a bounty of other produce and goods. Beginning June 12, the Farmer’s Market will also be open on Wednesday nights from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Those interested in joining the Farmer’s Market may contact Market Master, Cliff Kindy at kindy@cpt.org. Visit the “North Manchester Farmer’s Market” on Facebook to stay up-to-date on new produce and items available throughout the season. MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary taff at Timbercrest Senior

Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose to receive a meal each weekday or just on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. To sign up for meals or to serve as a volunteer driver, call the office at 260982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. SOUP SUPPER hosted by the

Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

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ing these dates. You may continue to return materials via the book return located at the south entrance at any time. For more information please call 765-8335231. THE ROANN LIONS CLUB meeting was held at the town hall on August 4. The new officers began their services at the meeting. Rick Morris, Lions Club President open the meeting by welcoming club members and guests. The pledge to the American flag was then recited. Morris gave the

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report on the Lions Club tractor pull account. All expenses have been paid for the July 1-2 tractor pulls. The account balance is a part of what will cover the cost of the festival tractor pulls. With other sponsors contributing, it should be able to cover the costs of the transfer boat and other expenses for the festival tractor pull events. Keith Ford reported that he and Don Everest sat in the Lions Club booth in the merchants building at the Wabash County 4-H Fair and helped in distributing

Lions Club information. In other business, guest Mike Chenault attended the meeting to ask about using the pull field for his fireworks display on Sunday, September 4. He was informed that since the Lions Club rents the land, we would need to go through the correct process for insurance purposes. The details were explained to Mike and he agreed to the terms. A motion was made and seconded to let Mike use the field for his fireworks. Next on the agenda for the meeting was the presentation to Steve Powell of a check for the money received from the benefit that was held on July 1 for him. Steve was very grateful to everyone who helped in any way and to the community for coming together to make it happen. Powell’s family — daughter, Tracy Draper, son, Trent Powell and stepson, John Lundquist — attended the meeting in honor of their Dad receiving the gift. Powell was inducted into the Lions Club as a member. He said he wanted to be a part of all that the Lions Club does for the community and is willing to help in any way he can. Russell Krom was his sponsor in bringing him into the club. When presenting a Lions pin to a new club member it is always put on upside down and when the member helps with a project they can then wear it upright. President Rick Morris, shared that

the Lions Club is all about everyone working together to give back to the community to fulfil the Lions Club motto, We Serve. Refreshments of homemade pie and ice tea were provided for those attending the meeting. Members present: Harold and Bonnie Corn, Phil Dale, Keith Ford, Russell Krom, Roger and Donna Harman, Rick Morris, Steve Powell, and Andy Tyler. Guests in attendance were Mike Chenault, Tracy Draper, John Lundquist, and Trent Powell. (From the minutes of the Roann Lions) NOW IS THE TIME to register for fall preschool at T e n d e r h e a r t Preschool, located at Walk by Faith Church in Roann. Classes are held for 3-5 year old children beginning Sept. 6, with the open house on Aug.30 at 6:30 P.M. The younger class is filling fast but there are a few openings in the older four year old class. Please call for more information or stop by the church in the mornings. Call Walk by Faith at 765-833-9931, Jenny See 260-3301958, or Angie Baer 260-249-8689. ROANN COVERED BRIDGE FESTIVAL Prince and Princess Contest will be held on Sept. 8, 2016. There will be a $50.00 prize for the Prince and Princess. The contest is open to all children ages 3 and under. Contestants collect votes (penny a vote) in any manner they wish. They may

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begin collecting votes as soon as their registration form is returned to Carol Long, or you may call her with the information. Collection cans for the votes must be turned in by Wed. Sept. 7 to qualify. Contest time is 6:30 P.M. on the center stage. Please contact Carol Long, PO Box 176; 130 North Chippewa Street, Roann, IN 46974. For more information, please call Carol at 765-833-9571, evenings. NORTHFIELD class of 1966 will have its 50th reunion on Sept. 17, 2016. Addresses are needed for the following class members: Sharon Strasser Bice, Vicky Givens Kendall, Sharon King, Lyle Porter, and Mike Swank. If you know how these people can be reached, email Kathy Baker at ksmbaker@yahoo.com ROANN FESTIVAL PARADE entries are available at the Roann Public Library. The parade will take place at 2 P.M. on Sep. 10. Line up begins at noon. Deadline for parade entries is Aug. 27. For more information please call Ann Meyer at 765-833-2614, or Valerie Doud at 765833-6122. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. OUR CONDO-

LENCES to the family and friends of Trevor Hughes, 40, of rural Peru, Indiana, who went to be with the Lord on Aug. 2, 2016 in Miami County. Our thoughts and prayers are will you all. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week Don Slee, Joshua Vigar, Roger Meyer, Tilly Ford, Will Deniston, Kenny Deniston, Shawn Powell, Ethan McWhirt, Norma Trump, Jacob Ellis, Don Whitney, Ben Harlan, Wyatt Bickel, Nathan Stouffer, Athena Roth, Jace Randel, Patty Keppel, Jane Dyson, Ruby Swihart, Ryan Layman, Erica Foust, Erica Langston, Brian Daniels, and Robert O. Lynn IV. (From the Roann Community Calendar). H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Schuler, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Lynn, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Dyson, Mr. and Mrs. Rod Birk, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Randel, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Krom, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ross. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at roannhappenings@ya hoo.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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woman was attacked and robbed Wednesday evening while walking with her two children on the Nickel Plate Trail. The woman told police she was walking with her children on the trail near Ellis Road in Peru at around dusk, when a male and female approached her from behind. She reported the two attacked her, hitting her more than once and pulling her hair. The attackers then took a bag she was carrying which contained her wallet

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Myla Nichole Bischoff Myla Nichole was born at 3:52 a.m. July 8, 2016, to Laura Arnett and Cliff Bischoff, North Manchester. The baby was born at Dupont Hospital, Fort Wayne. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.

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Maternal grandmother is Tammy Burnsworth, Wabash, and paternal grandmother is Jill Huels, Fishers. Maternal great-grandfather is Bill Fouts, Sandersville, Ga.

Laketon Class of ’51 has 65th reunion

Attending the Laketon High School Class of 1951 reunion were (front, from left) Thelma (Jagger) Butler, Peggy (Boardman) Holloway, Georgia (Shumaker) Metzger, Ruth (Harms) Ribley. Also (back row, from left) Jim Ribley, Joe Price, Mack Amiss, Fred Reiken, Bob Amiss, Don Hantelman, Siegfred Huebener, Mabel (Hoffman) Janke, and Barbara (Coldren) Stewart. Photo provided Article provided LAKETON – A 65th class reunion recently took place for the Laketon High School Class of 1951 at the Lakes Grill, north of Silver Lake. Tables were decorated with candy bouquets in black

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and gold buckets and a centerpiece of 24white roses representing the 24 graduates. Cards were signed for those unable to attend – Mariam (Holle) Stump, Arizona; Marcia (Shaffer) Wolfrum, Wabash, and Charles

Frey, Columbia City. Attending were Bob Amiss, Mack and Marjorie Amiss, Thelma (Jagger) Butler, Don and Velma Hantelman, Peggy (Boardman) Holloway, Jim and Ruth (Harms) Ribley, Barbara (Coldren) Stewart; Mabel

(Hoffman) Janke, Joe and Carolyn Price, Fred Reiken, Georgia (Shumaker) Metzger, and Siegfred Huebenner of Stuttgart, German. Guests were Nancy (Watson) Taylor and Cindy Hipskind.

The Wabash County Farm Bureau, Inc., will be holding its ANNUAL MEETING on

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We will be taking suggestions for state laws that will benefit agriculture or the citizens in Indiana. The Young Farmers will be collecting canned items for the local food pantries that evening. Please bring a can or more, no glass please. WE WILL BE HAVING A PORK CHOP MEAL AT 6:30 P.M. followed by voting, a program and meeting to follow, ending with a drawing for ten $50 VISA cards.

This meeting is open to all Wabash County Farm Bureau, Inc. members. You may purchase your meal tickets at the Wabash County Farm Bureau Insurance office in Wabash or North Manchester for $5.00 a piece until August 29. There will be no late R.S.V.P.s this year. Please be sure and bring your ticket with you to the meeting.

The disc golf course at Wabash City Park could soon be getting a new look. Josh Tart, a representative of the Cannonball Disc Golf Club, discussed with the Wabash Park Board the club’s plans to change the layout of the course. In addition to giving the course a different layout, Tart said the club is trying to raise funds to replace about 11 baskets around the course. The club plans to purchase the baskets from Dynamic Discs, he said, noting that it was the least expensive baskets the club could find, and that a white band around the basket would be ideal to place sponsors logos and contact information. “We haven’t done any actual fundraising, as far as collecting,” Tart told the Park Board, “but we

have been getting interest and pledges from businesses.” So far, the group has raised just more than $2,800. The cost for the baskets is $6,550, plus a few hundred dollars more for maintenance, tee signs and concrete. Tart also presented the board a timeline that projects having anchors for the new equipment installed by Nov. 1. It has given itself a Feb. 1 deadline to try to get funding for course’s 18 holes, and an April 1 deadline to have the new baskets installed. Tart said about 11 baskets will be replaced. Those will be auctioned off and the proceeds going back to the course. Changes to the course, he said, are designed to make the holes longer and the course more challenging. The biggest problem it has now is that it is really short, he added. Board member

Bill Stouffer asked if the club had a way to keep track of the number of people playing at the course? Tart said the only way to do that is to have them sign in. However, he added, that isn’t an “incredibly accurate count.” Tart, in response to a question from board member John Salb, said there are 33 members of the club. “But we have a ton of people who play,” Tart said. “Every time we play a league we have people in front of us or behind us who we don’t know who they are.” Once installed, the baskets would revert back to the city’s ownership. “We don’t own them,” Tart said, “we’re just sponsoring the changes. So, they would be park owned and just be club operated. The board unanimously approved an agreement between the city and the club for the improvements.


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DON’T FORGET URBANA BLOOD DRIVE is Aug. 17 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana C o m m u n i t y Building. Those who have not registered should please stop in. Walk-ins are welcome.

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lifting or strenuous exercise that day.” “A single platelet donation can provide enough platelets for a full therapeutic dose for a patient in need. In fact, some platelet donations yield enough platelets for two or three therapeutic doses. Many patients who need platelets are undergoing chemotherapy or organ transplant and have weakened immune systems.” NORTHFIELD JR. SR. HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS: Yearbooks are on sale during the month of August for only $45 (checks made out to Northfield High School). Check in the office or purchase on line. Google Northfield High School Indiana, click on website, click on yearbook ad and you can purchase a yearbook, a Recognition Ad (recognize your student with an ad in the yearbook) or buy a Business Ad (support your local school and advertise your business.) The price of the yearbook will go up. Now is a good time to do

early Christmas shopping for your child or grandchild. 2015/2016 YEARBOOKS ARE HERE! Yearbooks will be delivered to students who ordered them this week. There is a very limited number of surplus yearbooks. If you forgot to buy one last year, the extras will be sold in the cafeteria next week for $60 first come, first served. You will need to pay for these yearbooks with cash or a check. URBANA RUMMAGE SALE Aug. 26-27. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met at Bob Evans for breakfast on Aug. 10 with the following people present: Eileen Weck, Max and Ruth Reed, Alma DeVore, Marca Snook, Phil and Jan Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, John and Darla Eads, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Peggy and Chad Dilling, and Carol Layne. Thanks to Peggy Dilling for our table flowers and to Max Reed for sharing Baby Ruth candy bars in celebration of

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his and Ruth’s wedding anniversary! SECOND SATURDAY CRAFT CLASS: The first class for any ages 13 to 99 is Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Urbana Church Parish Hall. The project is “How to Make a Burlap Wreath.” The classes are free but participants must buy their own supplies. Some items are things one may already have at home. To register call Marsha Wade by calling 260-370-1134 or emailing her at mountainlaurel100@yahoo.com.S ince each class will be anywhere from 2 to 4 hours long, participants will want to pack a lunch. L AW R E N C E HALL is looking for a 1957 Urbana yearbook. If anyone has one and would like to share it with him, he is in Room 216 at Millers Merry Manor north. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add the family and friends of JoAnne Weaver who died on Aug. 9 and continue to remember Doris Mattern, Marilyn Karns, Julie Miller

(and Gene), Sharon Gilbert, Connie Rosen, Roger Votaw, Ron Baer, Jerry Long, Larry Urschel, Harold Christie, Janice and Dean Dawes, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Glen and Ruth Summers, Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, Mark Coppler, Naomi Cunningham, Lillian Maurer, and Ardis Witkoske. B I R T H D AY S : Aug. 18 - Andy Eltzroth, Beverly Peterson. Aug. 19 Marge Lauer. Aug. 20 - Patricia Webb, Christie Sparks. Aug. 22 - Jerry Warnock, Bryan LaFerney. Aug. 24 Stephanie Warnock, Emma Clare Schlemmer will be 97! A N N I V E R SARIES: Aug. 18 Dan and Roxanne Haupert. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992 or emailed to me at mamast812@gmail.c om or by calling 260377-9475.

Pool attendance up this year By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Attendance at the Honeywell Pool is the highest it has been in four years. Figures provided by Wabash Park Superintendent Adam Hall show that through July, 15,747 people have gone to the pool this summer. That is the highest total since 2012, when 19,870 people visited the pool. August figures are not yet available, as the pool closed for the season on

Sunday. Hall said there are many variables as to why the attendance this year is the highest it has been in four years. “One is the weather,” he said. “We have shut down the pool very little due to storms this year. Sometimes you can get those evening storms that can shut down the pool before people can get off work and come to the pool to cool down. “The heat has been another factor. The pool temperature has been low to mid 80s for the last

month. With temperatures that high, people don’t get that initial cold shock that you can get at the beginning of the year and so they are inclined to come back. “The last factor is our attractions, with the concessions, splash area for young kids, diving boards, and waterslide. In June, there were 9,384 people at the pool, with the remainder of the 15,747 coming in July. Because of the major rehab pro-

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By The Paper staff Parkview Wabash Hospital will host a walking party and tour of the Farmers Market Saturday, Aug. 20. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend one or both of the events. Participants in the walking party will

walk for an hour (at a variety of paces) around downtown Wabash. The party begins at 8 a.m. and begins and ends at the hospital’s tent at the Farmers Market. Is it ripe? What would I make with this? What makes this so good for me? Anyone who has ever had those questions

won’t want to miss the guided tours of the Farmers Market. Lead by a registered dietitian, participants will learn how to select fruits and vegetables, their nutrition content, and the best ways to wash and store them. They will also receive free recipes cards featuring the

fruits and vegetables covered each month, samples of some of the recipes and be eligible for a drawing for the book “Eating on the Wild Side” by Jo Robinson. The tours begin at approximately 9 a.m., immediately following the Walking Parties.

Living Well to host benefit luncheon By The Paper staff Living Well in Wabash County’s annual Lunch Out for Charity chicken and noodle dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the REMC building, 350 Wedcor Ave, Wabash. Miller’s Merry Manor will be providing a chicken and noodles meal and Cathy’s Natural Market will be providing gluten free chicken and noodles. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. The event will also include bake sale and raffle. Tickets are available for purchase at Winchester Center, Miller’s Merry Manor and Kirtlan Automotive in Wabash. Carry outs will be available. Deliveries of 10 or more can be ordered by calling Elaine at Living Well in Wabash County at 260-563-4475. Delivery orders are needed by close of business on Tuesday. In addition to the delicious food, there will be several raffles. Featured items include a Colts tailgate basket with four

tickets to the August 27th Pre-season game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Two Notre Dame Football tickets for the season opener at Notre Dame with Nevada will also be in the raffle. Other items will include a men’s gold Michael Kors watch with date and stop watch capabilities on the dial, valued at $250; Twisted Scissors Salon package; Teen Wolf DVD’s and a poster, signed by three cast members, framed and matted by Borders and Beyond; one-of-a-kind assortment of various MTV memorabilia, a wall clock, metal lunch box, backscratcher, toy football and cloth bag, all bearing the iconic MTV logo; a lovely five strand necklace, in copperand earth-tone; battery-powered 7-inch pillar candle with a realistic LED “flame” donated by Miller’s Furniture; wall art of glass and colored wire created

by Wabash’s fusedglass artist Susan Stewart; candy basket valued at $50 with four bottles of old-fashioned soft drinks and retro candies, all contained in a stylish basket, created by Charley Creek Chocolate Shop and donated by Premier Home Health Care. Goodies such as homemade cookies will be packaged and sold by donation, ready to go back with you to the office or home. Grandma’s Fudge will also be available for sale. The event will benefit the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center, Wabash County Transit and C o m m u n i t y Cupboard, all operated by Living Well in Wabash County CoA,

Inc. Transit and the pantry receive support from the Wabash County United Fund. Registered Dietitian Mary Schaeffer (right) leads a group through the Farmers Market. Photo provided

Salamonie Preschool plans spider program on Sept. 14 By The Paper staff ANDREWS — Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to S a l a m o n i e Preschool’s “Super Spiders” on Sept. 14. The class will be

offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s

basic education, including learning letters, crafts, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registra-

tion is appreciated. Register by calling Upper Wabash Inter pretive Services at (260) 4682127. Upper Wabash Interpretive Service is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

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Commissioners support Workforce Development grant By David PurvisFenker david@nmpaper.com The Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners agreed to provide $10,000 to the E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County as part of a grant application. Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of the EDG of Wabash County, asked for the commissioners’ support in applying for a $250,000 workforce development grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. Wabash County is the lead applicant for the grant working in conjunction with Kosciusko and Huntington counties. Should they be awarded the grant, each county must provide a $20,000 total local match. EDG of Wabash County has also applied to the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County for $10,000, to bring the countywide total local match up to $20,000. The $10,000 match from the commissioners will come from the county’s CEDIT fund. Last year, EDG of Wabash County applied in conjunction with Huntington County, with the latter being the lead applicant. “We received good feedback on (last year’s application) but we did not receive funding in that first round, but were encouraged to apply again this year,” Gillenwater said. “We have tweaked our application based upon the feedback that we received from OCRA last year, and would like to resubmit that again this year.” The grant money would be put toward training residents in CNC machining, welding, and industrial maintenance, among other areas. “Last year, we ran an industrial maintenance class outside of this grant, the first one that we’ve done in Wabash County, and we sent

nine people through. Eight of them graduated,” Gillenwater said. Last year’s class ran for 26 weeks, taking about six hours per week. According to Gillenwater, local employers are asking EDG to run the class again because of the quality and skill of employees produced by last year’s class. “They’re wanting us to run the course a second time so that they know they get a skilled applicant,” he said. “It’s a big win for us when we can do those kind of things.” With no discussion on the matter the commissioners authorized the application and $10,000

commitment, then recessed for a public hearing on the matter. Lori Shipman, an OCRA-certified grant administrator, is working with Wabash, Huntington and Kosciusko counties on the application. According to Shipman, money from OCRA is federally funded, and pledged funds such as the $10,000 from the commissioners require a public hearing to allow people to comment or ask questions before they can be committed. Gillenwater, Mark Wickersham of Huntington County E c o n o m i c Development and Gary Gatman of Northeast Indiana

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Commissioners support Workforce Development grant ...continued from page 14 requested approval for horse crossing signs to be erected on 500 E. between 150 S. and 250 S. and on 150 S. between Minnic Road and 500 E. to help protect families riding horses in the area. Sheriff Bob Land reported that he has 86 current inmates at Wabash County Jail, 47 in Miami County and five in Elkhart County. Of those, 31 are new and 14 were transferred during the week. C o u n t y Coordinator Jim Dills announced a recommendation for H.J. Umbaugh as the financial advisor for the new jail project. The commissioners approved the recommendation. The County Recorder’s office pre-

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sented two bids for the computer updates for her office. To update three workstations, Fidlar Technologies bid at $9,649, not including labor, and I n t r a s e c t Technologies bid at $8,102.25, including labor. Additionally, the Recorder will need to purchase a printer valued at $983 from Fidlar. The commissioners accepted Intrasect’s bid, and approved the printer purchase. The commissioners also approved public notice of the sale of two vehicles. A 2010 Dodge Charger formerly used by the Sheriff ’s Department, and a 2001 Chevrolet Impala. A minimum bid of $1,000 was set for both vehicles.

Bids will be opened on Aug. 29. The commissioners heard from Mike Dials of ACM Engineering and Environ Service of Fort Wayne in regards to the environmental sampling at the old jail and sheriff ’s house. He informed the commissioners that they found asbestos in the facility, as well as pigeon droppings in the attic that will need cleaned. They also assume there will be lead paint to remove. Dials needed approval from the commissioners to officially conduct a survey, and estimated a one-week turnaround from date of approval. The commissioners approved the survey.

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Sally Krouse was honored as the FunFest Parade Grand Marshal after being named the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce 2015 Citizen of the Year. Photos by Eric Christiansen

Wabash County Habitat for Humanity has been making an impact on families, including two more this summer.

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Mike Baker, Jeremy Fratus, and Jamie Curtis won their eighth straight 3-man canoe race Saturday.


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DNR approves migratory bird, waterfowl hunting dates From the DNR The hunting season dates for waterfowl and other migratory birds in Indiana have been finalized. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service accepted the dates as proposed, with no changes. The season dates for webless migratory game birds are: Mourning doves: Sept. 1 to Oct. 16, Nov. 1-13, and Dec. 10 to Jan. 8. Sora rails: Sept. 1 to Nov. 9. American woodcock: Oct. 15 to Nov. 28. Common snipe: Sept. 1 to Dec. 16. The daily bag limits for webless migratory birds are 15 mourning doves, 25 sora rails, three woodcock and eight snipe. Possession

limits are three times the daily bag limits. The season dates for ducks, coots and mergansers are: Early teal (blueand green-winged teal only, statewide): Sept. 3-18. Regular duck seasons: — North Zone: Oct. 22 to Dec. 11, and Dec. 24 to Jan. 1. — Central Zone: Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, and Nov. 19 to Jan. 8. — South Zone: Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, and Nov. 26 to Jan. 15. The daily bag limit for ducks in all zones is six, including no more than four mallards (of which no more than two can be hens), three scaup, three wood ducks, two pintails, two redheads, two canvasbacks, one black duck and one mottled duck. The daily bag limit for coots is 15.

The daily bag limit for mergansers, separate from ducks, is five, of which no more than two can be hooded mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. For Canada geese, white-fronted geese, brant and light geese, season dates are: North Zone: Sept. 311, Oct. 22 to Nov. 20, and Dec. 10 to Feb. 12. Central Zone: Sept. 3-11, Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, and Nov. 19 to Feb. 12. South Zone: Sept. 318, Oct. 29 to Nov. 6, and Nov. 26 to Feb. 12. The daily bag limit for dark geese (Canada, white-fronted and brant in aggregate) is five, no more than three of which can be Canada geese. The bag limit in September is five dark geese, all of

which can be Canada geese. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. The daily bag limit for light geese (snow, blue and/or Ross’ geese) is 20, with no possession limit for light geese. The light goose conservation order is Feb. 13 to March 31, statewide. The light goose conservation order has no bag or possession limit. A free permit is required. Details will be available later in the winter. The season dates for youth waterfowl season are: North Zone: Oct. 15-16. Central Zone: Oct. 22-23. South Zone: Oct. 2223. Bag and possession limits are the same as the regular seasons.

The youth waterfowl season is open to youths age 15 and younger, accompanied by an adult. Dates for extended falconry seasons are: Ducks, coots and mergansers: — North Zone: Sept. 2730, and Feb. 14 to March 10. — Central Zone: Oct. 22-28, and Feb. 17 to March 10. — South Zone: Oct. 22-28, and Feb. 17 to March 10. American woodcock: Sept. 20 to Oct. 14, and Nov. 29 to Jan. 4. Mourning doves: Oct. 17-31 and Jan. 911. The bag limit is three migratory birds singly or in aggregate. The possession limit is nine migratory birds singly or in aggregate.

Squire golf team cruises to county title By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nm paper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Sporting four of the top five individual scores of the Wabash County girls’ golf tournament, the Manchester Squires won the team title with a score of 381. All five Squires shot under 100, with only two other golfers in the field reaching that feat. “The girls battled and brought in some great, consistent scores today,” Manchester coach Josh Troyer said. “I’m so proud to be the coach of these county champions and a great group of girls.” The Squires distances themselves from the other three county schools by a 37-stroke advantage. Northfield finished second with a team score of 417, led by Chelsea George, who shot a 97. Southwood was third with a 433, with Dayna Dale shooting a strong 75, and

Wabash was fourth with a 492, led by Bella Carrillo’s 98. For Manchester, it was a balanced scoring effort with Lydia Little leading the way with a 47-47-94, followed by Leiah Brandenburg shooting a 49-46-95. Samantha Kissell shot a 47-49-96, while Karly Eichenauer tied her with a 48-48-96, and Kelsey Eichenauer was just behind them with a 46-52-98. For second place Northfield, George shot a 44-53-97, followed by Emma Wynn with a 54-49-103, Anna Driscoll with a 54-53107, Braelyn Detter with a 58-52-110, and Ariel Dale with a 6367-130. Southwood was led by medalist Dayna Dale, who ran away with a 36-39-75. Dale shot par on every hole on the front-nine, then went 1-under with a birdie on number 10, and went 2under with a birdie on number 14. After parring number 15, she had a hiccup with a triple-bogey on the par-five number 16,

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WebTV to kick off prep football season on Friday night By Bill Barrows We’re back!!! Wabash WebTV will kick off its third season this Friday night as we bring you live high school football action from Manchester High School as the Squires open the season at home against the Mississinewa Indians. Actual kickoff is 7p.m. We will be on the air around 6:45 p.m. for our pregame show. Other county match-ups for this week will be Northfield at Bluffton, Southwood at Southern Wells and Wabash will trek to the “region” to take on Boone Grove. The Wabash WebTV broadcast team will provide you with a type of media that has become the wave of the future and we love doing it for you and will try to refine the broadcasts to continually upgrade and make it top notch. Speaking for our commentators, Rick Harness, Jim Landrum, Tim Harness, Chandler Jones and yours truly as well as our tech and support staff, Steven Weir, David Purvis-Fenker and Julie Schnepp, thanks for tuning in! On upcoming Thursday nights, you can join all of us at 6pm for “Hot Air,” our

Bella Carrillo had Wabash’s best score with a 98, which was seventh overall at the Wabash County Tournament. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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in-studio show where you can interact by asking questions or making comments by leaving them on the Wabash WebTV Facebook or The Paper of Wabash Facebook page. We talk sports, pop culture and usually have a few comment and questions from our studio audience. Stay tuned for information as to when the first episode will air. Join Wabash WebTV for exciting action of Indiana High School athletics. The Wabash WebTV schedule will be published in The Paper of Wabash County. You can expect to find out where we will be by checking this article every week for football action. If you are at a game or cannot watch it live, an archive of the featured game is available on the website shortly after the completion of each game.

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Payton Garrett of Siders Asphalt Maintenance won first place. The winning team played a total of four rounds to take home the championship along with bragging rights for the best Industrial disc golf team in Wabash County. The employees of Siders Asphalt Maintenance Company will display the traveling trophy for this year and bring it back next year and defend their championship title. The remainder of the 24 teams finished the day as follows: second place Mike Penix- Mr. Charles of (continued on page 24)


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David Brane, 64 Served in National Guard Jan. 17, 1952 – Aug. 12, 2016 David Lee Brane, 64, of Wabash, died at 3 a.m., Aug. 12, 2016 at his home. He was born Jan. 17, 1952, in Wabash, to Russell and Geneva (Gatchel) Brane. David married Lori A. Sandberg in Wabash on Sept.r 8, 1984. He served in the Indiana National Guard. He worked for the Wabash County Highway Department and Al-fe Heat Treating Inc. in Wabash. He was a member of the Moose and Eagles Lodges, and also the American Legion Post 15, all of Wabash. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, enjoyed walking in the woods, taking country drives, bowling, fishing, animals, feeding birds; and he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Lori A. Brane; three sons, Ryan Brane, David “Scott” Brane, and Matthew (Jamie) Brane; two grandchildren, Liam and Ashlyn Brane; his brother, John (Katy) Brane, and his sister, Grace (Arnold) Bolden, all of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, with a Moose Twilight Service at 7:30 p.m. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for David may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Mary Tipton, 63 Retired teacher Feb. 27, 1953 – Aug. 4, 2016

Mary Kathryn (Miller) Tipton, of Albion, passed away at 11:53 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016 at Parkview Noble in Kendallville, at the age of 63. Mary was born on Feb. 27, 1953, in Wabash. She grew up in Wabash, Indiana and spent her summers on Lake Tippecanoe in Leesburg. Mary attended Wabash High School. Following high school, she attended and graduated from Manchester College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from Ball State University. On Aug. 31, 1979, she married Stanley M. Tipton at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Syracuse. They were married for 37 years. Mary spent her entire career as a high school and middle school teacher in the Central Noble School Corporation. During her long Central Noble tenure she coached girls track, volleyball and cheerleading. Despite the countless fond memories made in the extracurricular activities her favorite part was simply spending time in the classroom with her students. She retired in June 2016 after 39 wonderful years of education. Mary was a devout Catholic and dedicated member of Blessed Sacrament Parrish in Albion, where all of her children were baptized and confirmed Catholics. She enjoyed giving swimming lessons to the community children. Mary always looked forward to her summers skiing and taking pontoon rides on Lake Tippecanoe and Upper Long Lake while finding time for the Tipton garden outside Albion. Her greatest joys were the relationships she shared with her husband, children and family. She was an extremely proud Ball State University and Indiana University fan, where her children attended college. Her surviving relatives include her husband, Stan Tipton, of Albion; their children Ben Tipton and his wife Brittany Tipton, of Indianapolis; Jay Tipton of Los Angeles, Calif.; Maggie Tipton also of Los Angeles, Calif.; and Colin Tipton of Indianapolis; her sister Jane Marteeny and her husband, Donald Marteeny, of Holly, Michigan; and her mother-in-law Gwen Tipton of Kendallville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard “Dick” Miller and Mary Jane Miller; and her father-in-law John Tipton. Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, from 2-6 p.m. at the Albion Elementary Auxiliary Gym. There was a Rosary service Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at noon at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior to service. Memorials are to the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Harper Funeral Home in Albion is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent to www.harperfuneralhomes.com.

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Erma Dawson, 92 Taught Sunday school Nov. 3, 1923 – Aug. 14, 2016

Erma Lucille Dawson, 92, of Muncie, formerly of Wabash County, died at 1:30 pm, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 at Westminster Village in Muncie. She was born Nov. 3, 1923, in Peoria, Ill., to Frank D. and Viola May (Paul) Metzger. Erma was a 1941 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Clyde V. Dawson in Wabash County on June 30, 1944; he died April 22, 2012. She was a farmer’s wife and a homemaker. Erma was an active member of the Wabash Friends Church where she also taught Sunday school. She was a member of the Harmony Home Ec Club, the Wabash County Garden Club, the Wabash County Farm Bureau, and was a 4-H Leader. Erma enjoyed growing and arranging flowers for church and community events. Her passion was her family, and she enjoyed attending family activities. She is survived by two children, Gary (Frankie) Dawson of Roann, and Diane (Paul) Russell of Eaton; daughter-in-law, Janet Dawson of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren, Brian Dawson of Leo, Chris (Jennifer) Dawson of Westfield, Shannon (Brent) Smith of Hagerstown, Shelly (Phil) Boone of Urbana, Esther (Ryan) McDivitt of Brownsburg, Sgt. Aaron Dawson of Fort Benning, Ga., Nathan (Kechia) Dawson of North Manchester, Indiana, Adam (Tiffany) Russell of Springfield, Ohio, Lindsay (Rob) Ford of West Lafayette, and Jeremy Russell of Eaton; and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Keith Dawson, and her brother, Robert Metzger. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips and Alex Falder officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday, and one hour prior to the service Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Clyde and Erma Dawson Friends Church Memorial Fund in care of the Community Foundation of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Erma may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Patricia A. Kisner, 81 Former bookkeeper Jan. 29, 1935 – Aug. 9, 2016 Patricia A. Kisner, 81, of North Manchester, died at 8:40 p.m., Aug. 9, 2016, at Peabody Health Care Community in North Mancehster. She was born Jan. 29, 1935, in Wabash, to Joseph Metcalf and Dorothy (Bitzel) Connell. Pat began working at the age of 10 for the People Store in Markle. She moved to Wabash in 1952. At the age of 17 she became the assistant manager at the Cotton Shop. Pat married John Kisner at the Bachelor Creek parsonage in Wabash on Aug. 7, 1953. She was the bookkeeper at Leath Furniture, the Window Dressing Shop, J.C. Penney, Miller’s Tire Shop, Robin Hood Hardware, Wabash County Hospital and Resnicks. She also owned the Homestead Restaurant, in LaFontaine. Pat served as activity director for Miller’s Merry Manor and Rolling Meadows Health Care Center, before she began working for Cheer in 1995. Pat was a longtime member of the Wabash Christian Church.. She is survived by husband, John B. Kisner of North Manchester; two children, Robert P. (Christy) Kisner and Modena A. (Bryan) Mitchell both of Wabash, six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a half sister, Sarah Jo Metcalf, of Ossian, and her sister-in-law, Carol Metcalf, of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Steve Metcalf, and granddaughter, Ruby Ann Mitchell. Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash at a later date. Preferred memorials are Wabash Christian Church or Visiting Nurse & Hospice. The memorial guest book for Pat may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Mercedes JoAnne Weaver, 84, of rural North Manchester, died at 1:40 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash. She was born Jan. 30, 1932, in Wabash, to Carl and Elizabeth (Grimm) Long. Mercedes was a 1949 graduate of Urbana High School. She married Roscoe Weaver in Richvalley, on Sept. 30, 1950. She worked at General Tire, in Wabash, retiring after 40 years. Mercedes was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ in Urbana, and read Billy Graham devotionals daily. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening. Mercedes loved cats, dogs, and horses; Blaze was the best horse she ever

had. She is survived by her husband, Roscoe Weaver of rural North Manchester, three sons, David (Jackie) Weaver of Roann, Indiana, Doug (Julie) Weaver of Elkhart, Indiana, and Dean (Terri) Weaver of Wabash; two brothers, Robert (Jane) Long and Jerry (Lana) Long both of Wabash; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Danny Dean Long and Donald Eugene Long, and great-granddaughter, Olivia Weaver. Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 122 State Road 13, Urbana, with the Rev. Larry Wade and Jackie Weaver officiating. Burial was in Half Acre Cemetery, Wabash County. Visitation was Thursday, Aug. 11, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the charity of the donor’s choice. The memorial guest book for Mercedes may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Vivian S. Young, 95, of Trenton, N.J., passed away at 12:14 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Adams of Heritage in Monroeville. She was born on Monday, April 11, 1921, in Trenton, NJ. She married the love of her life, James Young on June 19, 1943 and spent many wonderful years together; He passed away on July 17, 1986. Surviving are a son, a grandson, a stepgrandson and two great-grandchildren. Visitation was Saturday, Aug. 13, at Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren. The family is also receiving guests in New Jersey on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at the First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, Ewing Township, N.J., prior to a service to celebrate Vivian’s life. Interment will follow in the Ewing Church Cemetery.

As the end of the summer season quickly approaches, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds college students to think safety as they begin the fall semester. Students should help create a safe environment on campus by staying aware at all times. This will help to prevent crimes and other emergency situations from happening on campus. Follow these tips to encourage a comfortable, safe college experience: In the Dorm: • Talk to the resident assistant or b u i l d i n g manager/landlord to gather any important emergency information.

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signing up for mobile campus alerts. • Memorize the campus emergency number or have it on speed dial. • Leave a copy of class and work schedules with a roommate or close friend. Fire Prevention: • Make sure all items such as irons, ovens and electric hair tools are powered off and cool before leaving. • If candles are allowed in the building, be aware of them at all times and extinguish them when leaving the room. • Make sure there are smoke alarms outside of each sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms and on each floor of the dwelling, in accordance with Indiana state law. For more information on placement, visit

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Peggy June Learned, 57, of Wabash, died at 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 6, 1958 in Anderson, to Virgil and Mary Ann (Shrock) McCord. She married Michael Learned on July 9, 1977 in Wabash. She is survived by her husband, two children, four grandchildren, and six siblings. Visitation and funeral services were. Monday Aug. 15, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

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Ruby Craig, 93, of Wabash, died at 2:28 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born Feb. 24, 1923, in Huntington, to Otto and Ramona (Bitzel) Parke. She married Raymond Craig, in Winslow in June 1943; he died December 24, 1975. She is survived by a son, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Aug. 12, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Bernice Pickering officiating. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Aug. 5 At 11:34 a.m., a farm tractor driven by Tyler L. Baer, 41, Urbana, was westbound on CR 500 North, pulling a large reel of hose and air compressor, when the trailer hitch broke and caused the hose reel to collide back into the air compressor. At 7:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Eric R. Altman, 16, Peru, was traveling eastbound on CR 700 South when he lost control of the vehicle, exited the roadway and struck a fence, fence post and utility pole before reentering the roadway, exited on the opposite side and came to rest in a cornfield.

Aug. 7 At 11:43 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rodney W. Cripe, 63, North Manchester, was westbound on SR 16 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Aug. 8 At 12:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sharon E. Yohe, 69, Wabash, was at the intersection of SR 13 and U.S. 24 when she collided with a vehicle driven by Lauren M. Badgett, 51, North Manchester.

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NM man injured in motorcycle crash By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester man was injured Wednesday evening, Aug. 10, in a motorcycle accident on State Road 13, north of State Road 114. The man, Brandon S. Shepherd, 22, was flown to a Fort Wayne hospital for the

injuries he sustained. According to a news release from the North Manchester Police Department: A vehicle driven by Charley C. Lee, 17, Fort Wayne, was backing out onto State Road 13 and didn’t see Shepherd’s northbound motorcycle. The accident report was received at 6:27 p.m. NM Police Chief

Jim Kirk said the accident is still under investigation. North Manchester Police were assisted by the North Manchester Fire Department, LifeMed Ambulance Service, the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and the Wabash County Emergency Management Agency.

NM woman facing several charges By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – A North Manchester Woman was arrested Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 10, after she allegedly fled police during a traffic stop. The woman, Ashley N. Hopkins, 30, North Manchester, was arrested on three outTristin C. Burnette, 20, Fort Wayne, felony maintaining a common nuisance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Wabash Police Department Accidents Aug. 4 At 6:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by David L. Bridwell, 56, Wabash, was northbound on Wabash Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Blocher, 19, Wabash. Aug. 8 At 1:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michele L. Weaver, 46, Andrews, was traveling south on SR 15 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Elizabeth J. Glass, 24, Wabash. The accident then caused a secondary collision in which Glass’s vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Michael A. Houser, 18, LaFontaine. At 6:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Paul F. LaFranco, 64, Wabash, was backing up to leave from CVS

standing warrants and also was preliminarily charged with resisting law enforcement, possession of paraphernalia and unlawful possession of a syringe. According to a news release from the North Manchester Police Department: About 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, Detective Randy Miller recogwhen he collided with a legally parked vehicle. At 7:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alexis P. Rose, 18, Wabash, was southbound on Vernon Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Mike D. Arrowood, 51, Somerset. Aug. 11 At 3:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary T. Campbell, 18, Andrews, was southwest bound on Manchester Avenue when he collided with a vehicle driven by Kristi J. Reynolds, 59, Lagro. Citations Aug. 8 Nolan R. White, 22, Marion, false and fictitious registration and driving while suspended. Aug. 9 James M. Proctor, 41, Wabash, expired license plate. Aug. 11 Alethea M. Norton, 24, Peru, operator never licensed. Mike R. Smalley, 48, Wabash, expired license plate and no financial responsibility.

nized Hopkins as a passenger in a vehicle. Miller knew that Hopkins had several warrants for her arrest, so called for help from Officer Derek Sessoms. Sessoms made the initial stop, at which time Hopkins allegedly tried to flee the scene. She was quickly apprehended by police.

Aug. 12 Eric M. Cavins, 19, Wabash, false and fictitious registration and learner’s permit violation. Levi M. Straka, 18, Wabash, expired registration.

North Manchester Accidents Aug. 8 At 7:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Conner A. Sellers, 19, North Manchester, collided on Wayne Street at 9th Street with a vehicle driven by Aleeta D. Metzger, 65, North Manchester. At 4:20 p.m., a semi tractor-trailer that left the scene pulled wires from a utility pole at the intersection of East 4th and North Sycamore streets.

Aug. 9 At 7:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Carolyn M. Darrow, 21, Fort Wayne, left the roadway on SR 13 South, south of CR 1200 North. Darrow was cited for speeding.

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at the intersection of Main and Walnut streets driven by Tammy S. Watts, 53, Columbia City.

Citations Aug. 6 Myron A. Dill, 38, Liberty Mills, expired registration. Jodi L. Brewer, 43, North Manchester, failure to maintain financial responsibility.

Aug. 8 Amos S. Dotson, 20, Silver Lake, minor consuming.

Arrests Aug. 6 Merissa A. Lucas, 23, North Manchester, operating while never receiving a license. Trenton D. Miller, North Manchester, misdemeanor possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.

Aug. 7 Gustavo A. Quinone z-Ramire z, 20, Servia, writ of attachment for dealing in marijuana and petition to revoke probation.

Aug. 8 Christopher R. Hall, 32, North Manchester, writ of attachment for domestic battery. Brittany J. Niccum, 26, North Manchester, writ of attachment for failure to appear on a theft charge.

Aug. 10 David Diaz, 18, North Manchester, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license.

Aug. 12 Daniel L. Kochenour, 33, North Manchester, writ of attachment for possession of methamphetamine and petition to revoke probation. Bradley M. Stouffer, 35, Wabash, operating while suspended prior. Amanda M. Webb, 35, North Manchester, writ of attachment for possession of paraphernalia and petition to revoke probation. David R. Oaks, 35, North Manchester, domestic battery.

Cases Aug. 6 At 3:17 p.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of South Mill Street.

Aug. 10 At 3:12 p.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of West 7th Street. Fire Aug. 7 At 1:18 p.m., 200 block of North Washington Street for medical assist. Aug. 8 At 7:33 a.m., 400 block of West 2nd Street for medical assist. Aug. 9 At 11:18 p.m., 100 block of North Merkle Street for medical assist. Aug. 12 At 7:18 a.m., 400 block of North Market Street for medical assist. At 1:53 p.m., 100 block of East Main Street for medical assist. At 4 p.m., 1200 block of SR 114 West for medical assist. Land Transfers Donald W. King, Donald W. King and Diana K. Fetter to Diana K. Fetter, Donald W. King and Donald W. King, quitclaim deed. April D. Tackett and April D. Marley to April D. and Jimmy D. Tackett, quitclaim deed. Trisha L. Metzger to Craig and Kim Barnett, warranty deed. Brian L. and Margaret Ford to Elizabeth Calhoun, warranty deed. Lois I. Clark, Harold J. Clark and Clark Family Revoc Liv Trust to Ashley A. Grahl, trust deed. Larry Hoover to Michael H. Hoover and Tadd L. Hoover, quitclaim deed. Zach Smith, Taylor Smith and Taylor Chittick to Jimmie D. and Cynthia R. Dennison, warranty deed. Manchester Early Learning Center and M a n c h e s t e r Community Child C. to Manchester Community Child C., quitclaim deed. Terry and Jan O’Brien to Randy and Justin O’Brien, quitclaim deed. Marsha A. Jones to Jennifer and Daniel Pulley, quitclaim deed. J. Steven Fearnow and Nancy J. Fearnow to Rob Kowalczuk, quitclaim deed. Shelby J. Wiley to Shelby J. Wiley and Scott L. Miller, quit-

claim deed. Travis D. Boggs to Travis O. and Melissa M. Boggs, quitclaim deed. BTN Acceptance LLC to Sherrie Pickens, quitclaim deed. Jewell K. Yohe to Nancie L. Meyer and Jewell K. Yohe, quitclaim deed. First Financial Bank and Kathryn M. Duffey to Elizabeth D. Duffey, trust deed. Theresa D. Neupert to Melissa A. Wetherford and Charlene D. Blair, quitclaim deed. ATS Plastics Co. Inc. to Howard A. Temple, corporate deed. Phil Warnecke to Thomas E. and Melanie S. Boyll, warranty deed. Michael A. and Stacey M. Meredith to Fawn R. Burlage, warranty deed. Richard A. and Mona L. Shepherd to Michael and Stacey Meredith, warranty deed. Tim A. and Laura S. Adams to Kenneth J. and Josey A. Slight, warranty deed. Joshua A. and Amy J. Cortez to Jaron J. and Erica M. Jones, warranty deed. Aaron F. and Sarah L. McClary to Joshua and Amy Cortez, warranty deed. Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer to Lonnie J. and Marcella J. Dillon, warranty deed. Jack F. Stackhouse to Larry L. Stackhouse, personal representation deed. Merry Baldridge, William J. Martin, Judith M. Phillips and Caroline M. Butterbaugh to Brian M. and Jessica A. Scramlin, warranty deed. First Financial Bank and Jo Ann Hapner to First Fiancial Bank Trustee and Joseph N. Hapner, personal representation deed. Indiana Land Trust Company and Lake County Trust Company to Venture 3841 LLC, trust deed. Jeffrey B. Ravenscroft to Christine C. Ravenscroft, quitclaim deed. Permits The following permits were issued by the Wabash County Plan Commission: Michael Bright, deck. Richard Runkel, sun room.

Shawn Melton, pole building. Larry Carver, home addition.

The following permits were issued by Wabash City Building Department: Terry LeMaster, electric. Nichole Rife, enclosed porch. Dick Leming, shed. Kevin Richardson, pool. Karen Huber, change roof and garage. Russell Quillen, add bath. Marriage Licenses Tashina N. Doran, 33, and Jeremy J. McNabney, 37. Elise S. Metz, 39, and Sunshine R. Black, 36. Melissa J. Kline, 40, and Sipriano G. Quintero, 43. Jacob G. Hillard, 27, and Ashley D. Homrich, 29. Stella J. Lehman, 27, and Joel D. Bruce, 29. Noah M. Johnson, 20, and Krisandra R. Mize, 20.

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Wabash Police to participate in Operation Pullover Aug. 12 - Sept. 5 By The Paper staff Wabash City Police announce that Aug. 12 through Sept. 5 officers will join more than 250 state and local law enforcement agencies to conduct

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FFW Corporation announces year-end earnings Article provided WABASH — FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced earnings for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2016. For the three months ended June 30, 2016, the Corporation reported net income of $1,002,000 or 83 cents per common share compared to $811,000 or 65 cents per common share for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Net interest income for the three months ended June 30, 2016 was $2,890,000 compared to $2,886,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. The provision for loan losses was $80,000 for the three month periods ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015. Total noninterest income was $1,098,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $920,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. Noninterest expense was $2,604,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and $2,619,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2015. For the twelve months ended June

30, 2016, the Corporation reported net income of $3,790,000 or $3.15 per common share compared to $3,165,000 or $2.49 per common share for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015. Net interest income for the twelve months ended June 30, 2016 was $11,523,000 compared to $11,436,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015. The provision for loan losses was $280,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2016 and $560,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015. Total noninterest income was $4,165,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2016 compared to $3,714,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015. Noninterest expense was $10,548,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2016 and $10,359,000 for the twelve months ended June 30, 2015. The three and 12 months ended June 30, 2016 represented a return on average common equity of 11.19 percent and 11.00 percent, respectively, compared to 9.58 percent and 9.49 percent for the three and twelve month periods ended June 30, 2015.

The three and twelve months ended June 30, 2016 represented a return on average assets of 1.18 percent and 1.13 percent, respectively, compared to 0.97 percent and 0.94 percent, for the three and twelve month periods ended June 30, 2015. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans receivable was 1.52 percent at June 30, 2016 compared to 1.45 percent at June 30, 2015. Nonperforming assets were $6,700,000 at June 30, 2016 compared to $5,897,000 at

June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2016, FFWC’s equity-toassets ratio was 10.98 percent compared to 10.08 percent at June 30, 2015. Total assets at June 30, 2016 were $340,987,000 compared to $334,056,000 at June 30, 2015. Shareholders’ equity was $37,449,000 at June 30, 2016 compared to $33,682,000 at June 30, 2015. Crossroads Bank exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements to be considered “well capitalized.”


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Downtown Wabash prepares for Aug. 20 events By The Paper staff

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Aug. 20, with the return of three annual events and downtown merchants’ sidewalk sales. The Wabash Garden Fest, the Dave Kunkel CruiseIn and the Shriner Parade will offer a variety of activities and sights for the whole family to enjoy. The Dave Kunkel Cruise-In will kick off the weekend on Friday, Aug. 19, with an open car and truck show at 3 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. During the show, the Wabash Rotary Club will partner with Smokin’ for a Cause to offer lunch and dinner on Friday and a Saturday lunch. Friday’s lunch will include a pulled pork sandwich and

coleslaw while Friday’s dinner and Saturday’s lunch meals will include pulled pork sandwiches, pork wings, beans coleslaw, smoked taters and a surprise item. Rather than a set price, free will donations will be accepted for the meals. Proceeds will support the local Rotary Club’s community service projects. The car show will continue through 3 p.m. Saturday and provide more than 125 awards to a variety of cars and trucks. On Saturday, the Wabash Garden Fest will begin at 9 a.m. at Paradise Spring Historical Park and

offer several workshops as well as plant sales. Workshops include “Terra Cotta Critters,” which will teach participants how to make garden critters from old clay pots; “Rock ‘n Wood Workshop” wherein artist Lou Rae Rumple will instruct on how to make wall decorations using old barn wood and rocks; and “Do the ROT Thing,” which will discuss composting with worms. New this year, the Garden Fest will also offer a recipe book recycle and the Wee Garden, a special section of the festival specifically for children. Kids will have the opportunity

to decorate their own flowerpot, design their own up-cycled picture frame, have their faces painted and more. In conjunction with the festival, the Chair Affair will also return this year to raise funds for Blessings in a Backpack and the Active Teachers’ Grant Fund. Both charities were selected in memory of Cheryl Koehler. The auction will begin at 2:30 p.m. The Garden Fest will conclude at 3 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m., the Shriner Parade will wrap up the day of events with a procession of antique tractors, bands and

more. Beginning at the intersection of Carroll and Canal streets, the parade will travel down Carroll Street to Alan Street. From there, it will continue on to Market Street and end at the intersection of Carroll and Market streets at 6:30 p.m. Downtown merchants’ annual “Takin’ It to the Streets” sidewalk sales will begin at 9 a.m. on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20. Items will be 10 percent to 100 percent off and the event will offer various deals through participating merchants.

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VIEWPOINT

Where the blame lies

The Metropolitan School Board of Wabash County was, to no one’s surprise, in damage control mode when it met on Tuesday night, Aug. 9. Board members took exception to The Paper of Wabash County’s filing a formal complaint with the Indiana Public Access Counselor about possible violations of the Indiana Open Door Law in relation to its July 12 vote to reconfigure the school district. As most everyone is aware by now, the board voted to merge Northfield and Southwood high schools, with Northfield serving as the high school and Southwood serving as a middle/junior high school for students in fifth through eighth grade. As part of the reconfiguration, Sharp Creek Elementary School is to be closed, and Metro North and Southwood elementary schools will house kindergarten through fifth grade. As we have said in the past, we have never questioned the need for the reconfiguration. Declining enrollments are forcing school districts around the state to take drastic measures to continue to survive. We totally understand that. We also, as board member Kevin Bowman contended on Tuesday, are not upset because reorganization talks for the district didn’t include consideration of consolidation with Wabash City Schools. As we have said from the beginning, what we have a problem with is the secrecy in which the board arrived at its decision. It waited to introduce the item under a very non-descript “Items from the School Board” topic on the July 12 agenda. In fact, had it not been for a leak from somewhere in the MSD district, chances are the roomful of people who had caught wind of the possible move would not have been present. The July 28 complaint filed by The Paper with the Public Access Counselor stems from the fact that at least two board members and the then-interim superintendent all admitted that the discussions to reconfigure the district took place in executive

OUR VIEW session. That is against the law. Any discussions regarding reconfiguring the school district should have taken place in an open forum with plenty of prior notice to the public. Rather than admitting its error, board members, specifically Bowman and John Gouveia, used Tuesday night to employ the “kill the messenger” defense. That, quite frankly, also came as no surprise. For anytime a government official is caught doing wrong, the first group to be blamed is the media. Bowman, as noted earlier, blamed The Paper’s protest on the fact that officials here are upset Wabash City Schools wasn’t included in consolidation talks. He also denied receiving email inquiries sent twice to him and the remaining four board members via the contact page on the MSD of Wabash County webpage. If the email links on the MSD webpage are not valid, they should be removed. If they are active, then it is incumbent upon the board members to check them with regularity, for that is how the people they were voted to represent are to contact them. But then again, in light of its actions in this situation, we wonder how much its members really care about what the people who represent them feel about issues. Gouveia, in his attack on The Paper, said “The Paper misquotes me all the time. If you’ve read The Paper, they probably told you I went to Disneyworld last week too.” Tapes, both from board meetings and from a one-onone interview with Gouveia, prove comments attributed to him in stories were accurate. We believe that they are truly upset because they did, (,(* (-,

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not have occurred, and that the Board should have been more sensitive to the appearance created by the manner in which its July 12 decision was handled.” The arrogance of Bowman, Gouveia and others on this situation is creating a great divide between the board and the people who elected them into office. Many have expressed outrage to The Paper over the board’s illegal action and others – both members of the public and members of other governmental bodies — have praised the newspaper in demanding the board act transparently and in accordance with the law. The board’s actions Tuesday night – at one point Gouveia shouted down a member of the public trying

to ask a question, saying “This is my meeting,” — shows that arrogance tenfold. As one patron remarked to The Paper after the Aug. 9 meeting, he was for the reconfiguration until witnessing the board’s action at the meeting. Now he cannot fathom sending his grandchildren to a district run by the current board. Did the MSD board intentionally violate the Indiana Open Door Law? We would like to think they didn’t. However, the fact is that no matter how much some board members protest and try to shift the blame, the law was violated. That violation has eroded any trust the public has in the board, and the board must now act transparently from this point forward. But then again, that is something it should have done from the get-go on this situation.

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City Council gets update on CSO project By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Keith Bryant presented the Wabash City Council an update on the city’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long Term Control Plan project when the Council met on Monday, Aug. 8. Bryant, of United C o n s u l t i n g , explained the history of the project to the predominantly new council. He also outlined some of the work that will be coming in the future. T h e Environmental

Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have required Indiana communities with combined sewer systems to develop plans to mitigate combined sewer overflows in order to meet the Clean Water Act and resulting Water Quality Standards. The city has been working on the project since 2001. It was broken into four phases. The first phase, primarily along Manchester Avenue, was completed in 2013.

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The second phase, to be completed by Nov. 1, 2017, is currently in the design phase. The second phase is expected to cost about $5.5 million and will take place at various areas of the city. “Phase 2 … will be moving ahead to public bid and construction sometime later this year,” Bryant said. The third phase is to be completed by Nov. 1, 2021, and the final phase by Nov. 1, 2025. “The original plans selected in 2010 was approximately $13 million,” Bryant said. “There again, that was in 2010 dollars. All costs go up. “The bad thing about spreading this over 16 years is the costs go up. The good thing is that it allows you to plan and minimize and stage the impact of your rate users and to pursue more grant money. “It that first phase we were able to get a $1 million grant and that helped a lot.” There are pros and cons to the way the city is handling the situation, Bryant said. “If we ran out today and wanted to build the rest of it, we could build it for

less money then we will doing it in three more phases,” he said. “But, you would have to have a tremendous rate increase and shock all your users. It just doesn’t work out very well that way. Plus it limits our ability to pursue grants and other things.” The phases are staggered roughly four years apart to help ease the burden of paying for them,

he added. Bryant, in answering a question from Council member Doug Adams, said once all four phases are complete there will still be some areas of the city in which both systems are combined. “To separate the whole city in 2010 dollars is the magnitude of $40 to $50 million, versus $13 million in 2010 dollars,” Bryant said. “It wasn’t required, and it

wasn’t anything that anyone wanted to bite on and say let’s spend four times the amount of money. “It will be dramatically better from a flooding standpoint and from a CSO standpoint.” Once the four phases are complete, the city will have about 20 or 30 percent of the sewers are combined, Bryant estimated. Adams asked if there would ever be a

time to require 100 percent separation. “There’s always a concern that they could require more,” Bryant said. “What happens after you get done with this? Well there could be a second round first by the federal government through the state that requires you to take it a step further. But nobody knows at this point if that’s going to happen or not.”

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Local Relay for Life raises awareness, advocates American Cancer Society By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Despite the threat of rain, participants and supporters of the Relay for Life of Wabash County marched on at Paradise Spring Historical Park Saturday, Aug. 13. Co-chair Aaron Holley admitted the day’s turnout was smaller than last year’s event. However, as survivors and caregivers walked the track later in the evening, Holley told The Paper of Wabash County its best to remember why Relay supporters assemble annually in the first place. “It’s all about the people and honoring them,” Holley told The Paper of Wabash County. “We haven’t been down, if you, will financially, but that’s just a small part of it. That’s not the reason we’re here.”

Cancer survivors walk the track at Paradise Spring Historical Park at the annual Relay for Life of Wabash County on Saturday, Aug. 13. Photo by Emma Rausch The local Relay committee hung approximately 50 banners in downtown Wabash, painting the town purple to commemorate cancer victims and survivors. The Relay’s 27 teams have also been fundraising for the main event since March. In addition to new teams, Holley said the committee was also excited about

the increase in local business involvement and support of Relay. This year, five downtown businesses donated a portion of its sales on Saturday to Relay’s cause. The Eclectic Shoppe, Marelli’s, Thriftalicious and Bash Boutique donated 10 percent of its sales while Stinson’s Trading Post donated 25 per-

cent. All of the effort is for the purpose of raising awareness and bring the community together, according to Holley. “That’s really been our mission the last few years to bring the whole community together,” Holley said. “One of the things that we do is we line the track with cancer facts, some

things to remind them as far as what the American Cancer Society can provide to them such as resources … and also different statistics,” he continued, “Cancer is a terrible disease that, no matter the type, effects us all one way or another. “So it’s about awareness because no matter who you are … you know somebody that’s been effected by this

disease.” Those involved with Relay also act as advocates to the American Cancer Society and have the opportunity to raise funds for cancer research and other programs offered through the national organization. “Every piece of the fight, be it participation or … monetary donations, it all matters,” Holley said. “We do appreciate (the community’s)

support. We realize that there’s a lot of different ways that they can spend their time on the weekend, but this is one that effects us all so I think it hits home to a lot of people and I think it’s (a cause) that you can really get behind and stand behind. “So I encourage them to come out next year and continue to support this mission.”

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Huntington U ranked nationally From the HU News Bureau

HUNTINGTON — C h r i s t i a n Universities Online (CUO) has ranked H u n t i n g t o n University as the No.47 Most Affordable Christian University in the United States for 2017. “Our goal at H u n t i n g t o n University is to work with each student to ensure they are receiving the best financial assistance available,” stated Jerry W. Davis, director of financial aid. “More than 90 percent of our students receive financial aid and each is automatically eligible for a scholarship based upon their high school grades. We work very hard to make HU affordable for all students.” The CUO rankings are based on “Net Price” tuition and the universities listed have proven to be affordable without sacrificing quality in their programs and resources. Net price tuition data was collected from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Net price is defined as subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses. This ranking was produced using this single data point. In order to be considered in this ranking, each school is either a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) or able to be considered member eligible. For the complete rankings, visit http://www.christianuniversitiesonline.org/50-most- . To learn more about Huntington University, please visit www.huntington.edu.


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Huntington U to host seminars From the News Bureau

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HUNTINGTON — On Aug. 25, H u n t i n g t o n University’s Institute for Leadership and Counseling has invited Dr. H. Norman Wright and Dr. Larry Mercer to present seminars on effectively managing grief and stress. The seminars will take place at College Park Church, 1945 College Ave., Huntington, Indiana. “We are excited to offer these seminars to the public, in addition to our graduate students. The topics are relevant to many and the expertise of Dr. Wright and Dr. Mercer is well documented. We are also pleased to offer continuing education credit (CEUs) for social workers, marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors at no cost,” said Dr. Jerry E. Davis, director, graduate leadership and counseling programs / professor of counseling. Wright is a licensed marriage, family and child therapist with 30 years of private practice experience under his belt. His lecture titled “Tremors of Life: Ministering at a Time of Loss, Crisis, and Trauma” will ask and begin to answer the question, “what is a loss in your life that you have never fully grieved over?” Wright will address the categories of loss, the definition of grief, and the steps involved in moving forward. The morning seminar will take place from 100 a.m. until noon. Mercer holds degrees in theology

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and ministry and serves as an executive coach and works with leaders of churches, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations. Mercer’s lecture is titled “Brain-Based Leadership & Coaching: Integrating Findings from Neuroscience with Scripture to Enhance Your Personal and P r o f e s s i o n a l Effectiveness” and will begin to unpack the question of how you can minimize the negative impact of stress in your life. Using the findings of neuroscience research and Scripture, Mercer will provide practical strategies to empower you to deal with stress. The afternoon seminar will run from 1-2:00 p.m. Both seminars are free and open to the public, but registration is required by going to eventbright.com. There is a $10 charge for lunch and seating is limited. You will need to pre-pay for your lunch ticket no later than Tuesday, Aug. 16. Nearby restaurants are available if you do not want to attend the seminar’s luncheon.In addition, Huntington University is providing free continuing

education credits (2 CEU’s for Dr.

Wright’s seminar and 1 CEU for Dr. Mercer’s seminar) through National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC), provider number 4561. This awards Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors Category I Continuing Education Units (CEU’s).

PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, August 21st @ 11:00 A.M. We will sell the following personal property at public auction in Wabash County located at the Wabash County 4H Fairgrounds on Hwy 13, Wabash, IN. Watch for Snyder & Lange signs. Antiques, Tools, Household, Collectibles & Outdoor Items White porcelain table w/ drawer, well pump, wood wall phone, candle stick phone, wash tubs and stand, several crocks, jugs, old buckets, new and used kitchen sinks, wood shelf cabinet, old tractor seat, National cash register (old), wood bench w/ harness vise, buck saw, oil lamps, wood keg, porcelain coffee pots, coffee grinder, wire baskets, old gas cans, wood bucket, sap buckets, metal wall cabinet, milk strainer, funnels, old stairway display, wood trunk, buggy wheel, Cyclone seeder, coal bucket, dough bowl, dry sink, porcelain top table, Boyd's bears, Vera Bradley, silverware, air bed, Flo Blue plates, books, Noritake China Fairmount, pottery, Pfaltzgraff dishes & cookie jar, Oreck sweeper, bar stools, Nintendo console and games, Super Nintendo and games, GTW electric lamp, antique cast iron Christmas tree holder, Barbie dolls and accessories, pocket knives, old Westinghouse fan, Guardianware aluminum cookware, old lamps and shades, toys, Dayton hazardous location motor, York paper towel dispenser, lots of kitchen utensils and appliances, primitives, laser level, Precious Moments, garden tools and garage tools, carpet cleaner, Dyson sweeper, several box lots and much more. Note: This is a partial listing! Auction held indoors with restrooms. Photos at auctionzip.com (ID #11648). TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents.

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DNR to adjust methods for bovine TB testing among wild deer From the DNR State biologists with the DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife plan to test for the presence of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in deer in southeastern Indiana this hunting season using a redesigned set of sampling protocols. The new protocols are aimed at detecting the disease at lower rates of prevalence by focusing on hunterharvested bucks that are at least 2 years old. “While any age and

sex of white-tailed deer can become infected with bovine tuberculosis, surveillance from other states has demonstrated that sampling bucks older than 2 years of age is more likely to detect the disease,” said Joe Caudell, DNR state deer biologist. Sampling of harvested deer this year will take place in all of Franklin County and in Fayette County south of State Road 44. In April of this year, the Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH) and

the U.S. Department of Agriculture detected bovine TB on a cattle farm in Franklin County. Previously, bovine tuberculosis was detected in farmed deer and cattle in late 2008 and 2009 in Franklin County and on a Dearborn County cattle farm in 2011. As a result, DNR began a surveillance program in 2009 to determine if the disease had spilled into the wild white-tailed deer population. From 2008-2015, biologists tested more than 1,400 deer. All

have tested negative for bovine tuberculosis. The DNR this year will need to collect between 850 and 2,700 samples from wild white-tailed deer depending on the sex and age class of the animal. The objective is to sample as many bucks older than 2 years as possible. The remaining samples will come from does and younger bucks. During the check-in process, hunters will be asked to participate in testing by calling a toll-free number that will be available

when they register a deer online. A team based in Franklin County will be on call to meet hunters and sample their deer. Samples must come from the head and neck, so these parts should be preserved if deer are processed in the field. Hunters that wish to have their deer mounted or processed can provide the name of the taxidermist or processor so arrangements can be made to collect the samples from that location. During the youth weekend, Sept. 24-25,

and the firearm season’s opening weekend, Nov. 12-13, DNR staff will be at some historic check stations and other locations in Franklin and Fayette County. A list of these locations will be available when hunters register their deer online. A collectable Deer Cooperator Patch will be issued to all youth and adult hunters who submit deer for bovine tuberculosis surveillance. Hunters who harvest a buck that is 2 years old or older from the TB sampling

area and allow a sample to be collected (either by DNR staff, taxidermist, or at a processor) will qualify for an additional free buck tag that can be used to harvest a second buck that is at least 2 years old from the bovine tuberculosis surveillance area. A buck older than 2 years old can typically be estimated in the field by the spread of the antlers and the number of antler points. The age will be confirmed by tooth wear replacement by a biologist.

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AUGUST 25, 2016 @ 5 PM SHARP (Open House 4-5 pm prior to auction or by appointment) LIVE IN ONE AND RENT THE OTHER AS ADDED INCOME OR USE ONE AS A BUSINESS! THIS PROPERTY IS ZONED FOR WABASH CITY GENERAL BUSINESS! TWO GARAGES, OFF STREET PARKING, MATURE SHADE TREES. CHECK OUT YOUR OPTIONS ON THIS ONE TODAY! CALL 260.571.2484 FOR MORE DETAILS. The bigger of the two homes, located at 555 N. Cass St., has a lot more space on the inside then what it seems! With a total of 4 bedrooms, including 2 downstairs and 2 upstairs, and 1 full bathroom downstairs and a half bath upstairs, there is plenty of room to spread out. Tons of closet space is available in this house, including a large walk-in closet in one of the upstairs bedrooms. When walking in the backdoor of this home, you will find yourself in an enclosed all season sunroom. Windows at all sides, including one to look into the kitchen, lets sun into the room and keeps the heat out. When entering the kitchen, you will find lots of counter space, a dish washer, garbage disposal, and dutch oven with separate stovetop. A large bar counter separates the kitchen from the dining room and transitions easily into the living room. This home also includes a large non-finished basement, where you will find a Whirlpool 35 gallon gas HE hot water heater, a RUUD 90Plus Efficiency central air and heating unit, 100 amp breaker panel, and a Whirlpool single tank water softener. Included on the property is also a 2 car garage with electric garage door opener and shared driveway with the "renter's unit" included in the purchase of the property. The "renter's unit", located at 543 N. Cass St., has a lot of options!!! This home could be rented out for additional income, used as a home for family members, or even transformed into a business right next to your home! This area is zoned for Wabash City General Business so it could become a possible conversion. What this home has to offer upon entry is a mud room before entering into the large open kitchen with included stove. It is listed as a one bedroom, but does include a side room off the kitchen that could be used as an office space, or with the possibility of conversion to an additional bedroom! The living room has a large window the looks out onto the nice sized yard behind the house with the bedroom off to the side. The bathroom does include a bath tub, 60 amp fuse box, and gas hot water heater. This property also includes a WeatherKing 80Plus efficiency furnace and washer/dryer hookup availability. This home also includes it's own one car garage located behind the driveway.

There are so many options available with this property, that you just can't lose!!! Both properties will auction together at one price! Come and check out what this property with exceptional Cass St. access has to offer!! Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printer material. EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS, Sellers nor Auctioneer(s) assume any liability in case of accidents, nor are they responsible for articles after sold. Cash, Check, Master Card, Visa (3% convenience fee on charge cards)

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MOVING SALE - SAT Aug 20th, 499 E 100 N, Wabash. 2 Dining Room Tables with Chairs, 2 adult & one girls desk, DS 3D handheld with games and case, juniors and women’s clothing, kitchen items, softball mitt & cleats, youth basketball shoes, kitchen items, and more.

GARAGE SALE, 1309 N. Miami St. Fri. 8-3 & Sat. 84. All new stuff.

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SELLER: STORY ELECTRIC AFTER 70 YEARS (OPEN SINCE 1946) OF BUSINESS, STORY ELECTRIC, A LOCAL ELECTRIC MOTOR SALES AND SERVICE BUSINESS IS CLOSING IT'S DOORS. THIS COMPANY REPAIRED AND SOLD ELECTRIC MOTORS, STARTERS, GENERATORS, ALTERNATORS, PUMPS AND SO MUCH MORE. NOW ALL MUST GO!! This sale includes an Atlas cleaning lathe, coil winder with attachment, paper cutter, Big Joe lift 1/2 ton, Westinghouse air compressor, bake oven, Lincoln welder, work benches, shelving units, high pressure washer, hand tools, undercutter, spray washer motor, hot water parts washer, forklift, work tables, display racks, tables, office furniture, industrial fans, Crumbliss 5HP, 1 PH, Model 2105 alternator, generator and starter tester, 2008 Dodge 1500 Hemi 4x4 Ram Crew Cab Pickup with new tires! A large list of Rebuilt Starters, including: Delco 50MT 24, 2 Delco 30MT (John Deere), Delco 42MT 24 volt 11T, Delco 37MT 12 volt 12T, Delco 10MT 9T 12 volt, Delco 20MT high TQ, Ford 6.9-7.3L, Delco 10MT 437 Chev., Delco 10MT 427 engine, Delco 10MT, Prestolite, JD B, JD 1952B, Delco 42MT 24V, 8 Denso John Deere, JD 70 gas, Mitsubishi, John Deere Yanmar, Delco 5MT, Delco for Kohler, Ford Diesel starter 6.9-7.3L, Delco PG260 9T, Lucas, John Deere Delco, and Model T starter. The variety of Alternators include: 3 Delco, 7 Leece Neville 160 amp, Delco 17 SI, 2 Delco 21 SI, Delco 22 SI, Delco 20 SI 12 volt, Delco 12 SI 3-wire, Delco 15 SI 70 amp, Delco 15 SI, Delco 22 SI 145 amp, Delco 21 SI 145 amp 12 volt, 2 Ford large frame, 3 Delco CS 130D, Leece Neville 75 amp, Leece Neville 185 amp 12 volt, Bosch Alt, Denso 150 amp, Delco 30 SI, Denso, Bosch 90 amp, Denso 90 amp, Delco 10 SI 1-wire, 5 Ford, large frame Chrysler, and Prestolite 24V. Also included in the sale are 9 Delco motor generators, and 2 Ford generators. ALTERNATOR AND STARTER PARTS Many parts to be sold including lots of rectifiers, armatures, clutches, brushes, brush assemblies, solenoids, plungers, shaft seals, rotors, rectifier assemblies, diodes, insulators, terminal kits and lots more. See Auctionzip.com for the complete listing! BEARINGS Specialty alternator and starter bearings, standard motor bearings from 6201 2RS bearings up to 6319 2RS bearings and anything in between. See Auctionzip.com for the complete listing! ELECTRIC MOTORS - REPAIR PARTS Several new household, farm and industrial electric motors. Many capacitors, pulleys, hubs, fan blades, switches and a lot more. See Auctionzip.com for the complete listing! GOLF CART PARTS Various golf cart parts, tires, baskets, rims, windshield brackets, various electronic parts, 48 volt motor, etc. auctioneers note: Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printer matter. Everything sold as is, where is. Sellers nor auctioneer(s) assume any liability in case of accidents. Not responsible for articles after sold. Cash, Check, Master Card, Visa (3% convenience fee on charge cards)

To much to list go to Auction Zip.com, ID #32581 for more details. Auctioneer: ROBERT P. KISNER – License #AU11200110

LARGE 6 FAMILY GARAGE SALE, Friday 8/19 & Sat/ 8/20 8-5, 862 N. Miami St. Electric saws, lawn mowers, tools, boat gas tanks, trolling motor, fishing poles, 2 wheeler dolly, axle w/springs, edger, antiques, sport collectibles, ladders, name brand & Harley teen/young adult, S-XXL clothes, wedding flower arrangements, oven toaster, desk, chairs, dishes, pans & much more. Rain or shine!

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NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE @ Dora Christian Church! Southwest of the Salamonie Dam, Saturday, Aug. 27th, 8am-3pm. FREE SPACES still available, bring your own table! 260-782-2006 or 260-5636352. ALL ARE WELCOME!

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GOING OUT OF BUSINESS: Barn sale, 75% off! Mt. Etna Sawmill, Open Fri. & Sat. 10am-3pm. Off 9, 1/2 mile down 124, Mt. Etna. CASH ONLY. Tools, kitchen, sporting goods & pet cages.

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M-F 9am-1pm Experienced Essential in Office Management, Reception, Bill Paying, Record Keeping, Computer Operations.

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The Town of La Fontaine is looking for a part-time/ full-time Utility Laborer. Requires a high school diploma/GED and valid Indiana Driver’s License. Job description and applications available at the: La Fontaine Town Hall, 13 W. Branson, La Fontaine, IN. ST. PAUL’S CHILD CARE MINISTRY is seeking a full time caregiver. Must have high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, a love for children, and a love for God. Qualified candidates please call 260-786-3738.

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Full Service Printing Fast • Dependable • Reasonable

FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes. Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269-628-2056 (days) or 269-624-6215 (evenings).

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“Published Weekly, Read Daily”

“SOLD ABSOLUTE” at AUCTION

NEWLY REMODELED 2 bdrm house for rent 4 miles southwest of Wabash, references required, no pets, $650/mo. plus deposit. 765432-0514. NORTH MANCHESTER2 and 3 Bedroom apartments for rent, 260-9824861.

SOMERSET: Nice 2 bedroom house separate den for rent. $650/month plus electric. $600 deposit. (260)571-4584. Water/sewage and lawn care provided.

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FOR RENT: 3 br. 2 bath country living. 4 miles north of Wabash. No smoking. References required. $600 month + deposit. Call 1765-697-9056 for more info.

SINGLE UNIT HOUSE FOR RENT, available Aug. 15th. For 1 to 2 persons only, NO PETS, deposit required, only pay electricity, $600/mo. Please call 563-2373.

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ALL EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN “VERIFIED WORKS” AND HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE THIS SALE YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS

WABASH VERY NICE 1 & 2 BR APTS., all utilities furnished, references required, NO PETS. CALL ABUNDANT LIFE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 260-568-2516.

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Terms: Payable by Check with sufficient funds, or Cash.

WE BUY "JUNK" CARS,

INSPECTION: Friday August 19th 2016 1pm-4pm EST, AND DATE OF SALE.

TRUCKS, VANS & EQUIPMENT...

BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 16% buyer’s premium will be added to each purchase. If you bid $100.00 at checkout you will be charged $116.00.

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WARRANTY & CONDITION OF ITEMS SOLD: All items are sold "AS IS, WHERE IS” with NO WARRANTY expressed or implied by the lot number affixed to the item. This sale is to the business community as ESTATE "equipment" & "inventory" without any implied or expressed warranty. Descriptions are believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. When you are not certain of the condition or use of an item please bid accordingly. You are bidding on the described item. Auctioneer may bid on his own behalf provided that this has been fully disclosed at BEGINNING OF the Sale. Condition notation of “Verified Works”: these are items that appear to be in working condition and have been verified that works. These items are tested for functionality or completeness -for items that are INFORMED AS Verified Works or they have been removed from a working environment. Bidders are responsible for their own removal. Any item NOT picked up by the set time will be considered abandoned. IMPORTANT! GOLDEN FARMS AUCTION COMPANY will have the option of reselling, removing, storing or abandoning, at the expense and risk of the purchase, items not paid for and/or removed within the specific time. The buyer agrees to pay all deficiencies, legal, collection; transportation and storage expenses associated with delinquent accounts or abandoned items. PLEASE CHOOSE WISELY: This is an ABSOLUTE AUCTION and we want everyone to get a good deal GOLDEN FARMS AUCTION COMPANY reserves the right to add or remove items from the auction, split or combine lots, cancel, suspend, extend or reschedule an individual item and/or auction event, and make changes to the auction closing times or the inspection or removal times. LIMITATIONS: The above-stated Conditions of Sale cannot be altered except in writing by GOLDEN FARMS AUCTION COMPANY.

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NOTICE Notice is hereby given that on August 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., the LaFontaine Town Council will conduct a special meeting in the LaFontaine Town Hall located at 13 West Branson Street, LaFontaine, Indiana, to discuss the budget for 2017. Members of the public are cordially invited to attend the meeting. There will be another LaFontaine Town Council special meeting on August 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the budget for 2017, also located in the LaFontaine Town Hall. NOTICE OF ADMISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF DIANN G. APPLEGATE, Deceased Cause Number 85C01-1607-EU-59 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 25 day of July, 2016, CARA AMELIO was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of DIANN G. APPLEGATE, who died on April 27, 2016. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claims with the Clerk of the Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, on this 25 day of July, 2016.

JASON'S AUTO RECYCLERS

REMOVAL: SATURDAY DATE OF SALE and MONDAY AUGUST 22ND 2016 FROM 9 AM TO 4 PM.

CONTENTS: Complete Drive through Menu Board, Support Beam, Transmitter system for customer service, (2) Drive through windows, (Separate Exterior Lighted up Advertising Board, SCOTSMAN AIRE COOLED CONDENSER, EDISON 15 SWAMP COOLER, COMFORT AIRE SWAMP COOLER, BUNN Tea Maker, Stainless Steel 5" Prep Table (cooled under counter refrigerators,(7) Electrical Boxes, Inside Lighted Menu Board, Interior Glass Doors, Bathroom Doors, Bathroom Stall Doors, Bathroom Hand Dryers, Stainless Steel Toilet Paper Dispensers, Handicap Rails, ANSUL Systems, Ceiling Lights, Thankyou exterior entrance lighted signs, (2)Coca Cola Fountain Pop Dispensers, Compressors and racks system for bag in box mixes,Air compressor for pop system, Booths, Tables, Chairs, Fryers, McDonalds Grills, Reserved Parking Signs, Handicap Signs, Stainless Steel 3 bay Sink with Rinsing system, 5 foot prep tables, stainless steel tables, 5 foot condiment station, / cup stations, computers, heat lamps, warmers, stainless steel paper towel dispensers, hand sanitations dispensers, handicap bathroom rails, hood ventilations systems, McDonald French fry warming stations, and many more items to come this week. (Please See Photo Gallery & many more items on AUCTION ZIP.COM)

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WANTED: 3 or 4 Bar Stools in good condition. Call 260906-6590.

Working hours 7am - 3pm Monday - Friday 20 - 28 hours per week

WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-571-5858.

Job Description: Heavy lifting 50lbs at a repetitive pace, able to stand for entire shift.

Farm 4x5 GRASS BALES, net wrapped, stored inside $50. SQUARE BALES 2nd cutting Alfalfa, no rain, nice hay! $6 bale. GRASS HAY, clean no weeds, some clover $5 bale. Call 260-307-6060.

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Real Estate HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER, 2 BR, 1 BA, 441 Miner St. Wabash. Nice yard, garage. $30,000. Call 260-433-5626.

For Rent 1 BR SMALL HOUSE on Allen Street $455 + utilities, ALSO 2 BR duplex on southside $480 + utilities. 260563-7743. 14X70 MOBILE HOME near Roann, all appliances furnished, we pay all utilities, NO PETS, NO SMOKING, $625/mo., $300/dep. Call only if serious. 765-8336832. 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA, all electric in this cozy home. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. $600/mo. and $600/dep. Call 9822306.

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Stewardship. Mike and Susan Brocksmith farm with their two daughters in Vincennes. They have been completely no-till since 1990, following years of experimenting, fine-tuning the pract i c e , and adopting new notill tools that made the practice increasingly viable. Now, he is working on the next level in crafting a soil

conservation system that will help nurture crops even in difficult weather years. That next level is cover crops and their roots. One of the benefits that was most appealing to Brocksm ith about a cover crop’ s root system was the a b u n d a n c e of organic matter it added to the soil. “For years we were doing a corn/bean rotation in no-till,” Brocksmith said. “An early bean crop doesn’t do anything to build your organic matter. There’s nothing there. That’s 50 percent of your rotation. That’s where cover crops come in. A corn/bean rotation without cover crops may not be sustainable the way we thought it would be.” In 2012, the Brocksmiths established test plots to compare long-term no-till with no-till plus cover crops as part of the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative (CCSI), which is investigating the economic and environmental impacts of conservation practices by studying various conservation practices on 12 farms around the state. What was Brocksmith’s favorite part? “Having students on the farm is the coolest thing we do,” he said. The Brocksmith’s have more than 100 students at a time visit their farm as part of the Student Soil Health Field Days they created to inspire high school and college students to adopt conservation farming practices. He believes reaching the next generation now with this information will help encourage no-till when they go back to their farms. Mike Werling started notilling and planting co ver crops to reduce erosion on his 350acre farm. He’s also reducing his nitrogen rates. His goal is produce a bushel of corn with 0.75 pounds of applied nitrogen to meet his 180-bushel target on 125 to 145 pounds of N - but he often ends up doing even better, harvesti n g ver 200 bushels per ac re. Applying lower

rates of nitrogen and batting for triples instead of home runs in yield reflect Werling’s strategy of steady, profitable performance. “I probably don’t hit the highs, but I also don’t hit the lows,” he says. “It’s interesting that I can hit that goal every year,” he said. Even when we had a dry year in 2012, I hit 172 bushels. ” Werling’s farm is a shining example of the 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship : using the Right source at the Right rate at the Right time in the Right place. Adhering to the 4Rs, Werling has reduced his nitrogen applications, shifted to spring fertilizer applications and bands his phosphorus beneath the soil surface with h i s planter. Together thos e tactics allow him to reduce off-farm nutrient loss, protecting th e environment and his bottom line. Brocksmith’s and Werling’s Case Studies along with additional case studies showcasing farms in Fountain, Ripley, Madison, Hamilton, Kosciusko and Decatur counties can be found on the CCSI website under “Economics of Soil Health.” The Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative was launched in 2009 with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture Natural R e s o u r c e s Conservation Service and the Indiana State Soil Conservation Board. CCSI is administered by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, with many partners cooperating on the project. The Initiative organizes training workshops, field days, and research for producers around the state of Indiana to share conservation practices including no-till and cover crops with a focus on regenerative soil health.


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