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Heartland to launch preschool By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Heartland Career Center will be opening a new preschool next September. For the past year, Heartland Career Center officials researched the possibility of incorporating a preschool into its facility and early childhood education curriculum. Now, the Center is taking its first steps to make the idea a

Eagles have returned to Wabash County. Top photo, an eagle soars above the Wabash River near Lagro on Sunday morning. Another eagle, right photo, rests in a tree near the Salamonie Dam on Sunday afternoon. The birds are attracted to the county because of the reservoirs and the Wabash and Eel rivers. Photos by Joseph Slacian.

reality. The idea started with a conversation, according to Mark Hobbs, Heartland Career Center Director. “Rachel (Higgins, Career Center educator) teaches the Early Childhood Education program,” Hobbs told The Paper of Wabash County, “and currently we work with several area preschools, daycares, elementary (schools) and though she collaborates with a lot of those (continued on page 4)

City Schools officials make case for referendum By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Members of the public voiced their concerns against increased property taxes and the loss of staff jobs at the Wabash City Schools public forum on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The meeting allowed voters located in the school’s district to

Referendum meeting available on WebTV For those unable to attend the Feb. 9 meeting on the City Schools’ referendum, it can be viewed in its entirety on wabashwebtv.com.

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Firearms simulator puts law enforcement in perspective By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com I’ve shot guns before, but this was my first time aiming at an object resembling a person. I know how to shoot to meet my mark. I’ve known how to since I was in middle school and my mother insisted I take shooting lessons through my local 4-H Club. Give me time to properly aim and I can easily hit a target 20 yards away.

In the simulation room, none that mattered. On Friday, Feb. 5, Wabash Police Department Sgt. Matt Benson asked if I’d like to attend the department’s annual training simulator session and I immediately said yes, thinking it’d make a great piece for The Paper of Wabash County. When I agreed, I didn’t realize he wanted me to participate. A few minutes before Benson of

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Patrolman Dan Henderson tries his hand at a firearms simulator on Feb. 5 at the Wabash Police Department. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Local development class supports 7-year-old’s park efforts By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com LAFONTAINE – The Leadership D eve l o p m e n t Wabash County Program is making a boy’s dream come true in LaFontaine. Since he was 3y e a r s - o l d ,

LaFontaine resident Thatcher Simpson, 7, has wheeled his homemade lemonade stand to the LaFontaine Ashland Days Festival to raise awareness and collect donations to help save the town’s park. Thatcher raised approximately $1,500 for the park fund and

donated it to the town council to manage. Sadly, in 2015, some of the playground’s equipment was torn down due to structural concerns. However, Thatcher and his family haven’t lost all hope thanks to the efforts of the Leadership

The Leadership Development Wabash County Committee met with LaFontaine locals to discuss plans regarding the revitalized town park. Those attending the meeting included (front row, from left) Tom Polk, Pastor Crystal Jacobson, Bonnie Corn, Melisa Green, Donyell Adkins, (back row, from left) LaFontaine town clerk Cindy Erb, Ethel Eib, Lisa Medich, Kayla Sprayue, Megan Castle, Kayla Fulmer, Ramona Johnson, Gary Nose, Brian Zolman, Hugh Cook, Laurie Brane and Eva Simpson. Photo by Emma Rausch D e v e l o p m e n t community here out, three pieces to us, the LaFontaine Committee. too, because families including a play- C o m m u n i t y For the program’s go to the park too and ground system and Building. 2016 project, the we have to be willing monkey bars,” Corn The supper will group of community to help out our neigh- said. “Then we’ll like include a hot dog dinleaders chose to help bors.” to see a few more ner option for chilThatcher with his On Jan. 28, the pieces added.” dren and bake sale mission and provide committee met with Although the pro- for free-will donaLaFontaine with a town leaders and res- gram officially ends tions. functioning park. idents to discuss the in May, the group’s The committee is Bonnie Corn, a park’s future. members agreed accepting donations program participant The team has col- they wished to see for the event includand Wabash City laborated with the project through ing crackers, hot dog Council member, locals, including to the end, according buns, plates, forks suggested the pro- Thatcher’s mother to Corn. and cups. gram back Eva Simpson, about “We want see this “The funds raised Thatcher’s efforts the park’s equipment town come back will help pay for after learning about and funds. together and it can moving the equipthe local’s cause in So far, the commit- start with this park,” ment, setting it and October. tee has secured up- she said. “Wouldn’t putting gravel “I heard the story cycling the that be a blessing?” around some areas,” of this little boy set- L a F o n t a i n e To raise awareness Corn said. “It might ting up his lemonade Elementary School’s and funds for the pro- also help us buy stand for three or playground equip- ject’s costs, the more equipment, but four summers at ment thanks to a LaFontaine Lions in that’s not certain Ashland Days,” Corn decision made by partnership with the yet.” told The Paper of MSD of Wabash L e a d e r s h i p The Committee’s Wabash County, “and County’s School D e v e l o p m e n t next meeting date is he just wants a park. Board and Committee will be Thursday, Feb. 11, at I presented it to our Superintendent Dr. hosting a white and 6 p.m. in the Leadership class and Sandra Weaver, red chili supper L a F o n t a i n e it touched every- according to Corn. fundraiser on March C o m m u n i t y body’s hearts. “MSD donated 19 from 4-7 p.m. in Building. “Maybe it will bring the community together and help the

Crash leaves 2 injured

By The Paper staff Icy roads and snowy conditions are believed to have contributed to an early morning accident on Tuesday, Feb. 9, critically injured two Wabash County residents. The accident took place at 6:04 a.m. on

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State Road 15, just south of Wabash County Road 1500 N, according to Sheriff Bob Land. The preliminary investigation shows that Shelly A. Boyd, 50, North Manchester, was traveling south on Ind. 15 when she lost control of her vehicle, crossed the

centerline, and struck a northbound vehicle driven by an Erica L. Staats, 36, Wabash. Staats was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital and then transferred to Lutheran Hospital with severe leg injuries, and is listed in critical condition, Land reported in a news release. Boyd was transported to Parkview Wabash Hospital and then transferred to Lutheran Hospital with broken ribs, and a spleen laceration, and is listed in critical condition, the release continued. The investigation is continuing. Assisting at the scene: North Manchester Police Department, LifeMed, Pleasant Township Fire Department, and Wabash County EMA.

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Northfield announces second quarter honor rolls Article provided

Officials at Northfield High School announced the All A and A&B honor rolls for the second quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Earning honors were: All A Honor Roll Grade 7: Toby Baer, Addison Baker, Emma Bowling, Logan Cox, Madison England, Michael Fisher, Elise G o t t s c h a l k , Alexander Haupert, Clay Herring, Emma Hoover, Jason Kinsey, Benjamin Kissel, Jenna Krom, Chloe

Miller, Trinnity Mitchell, Dayne Pefley, Hunter Qualls, McKenzie Roth, Jett Snyder, Keaton Stout, Jarrett Wilson Grade 8: Madison Clark, Levi Fulkerson, Ella Gatchel, Evelyn Gray, Allysa Haupert, Alyssa McKillip, Faye Satterthwaite, Will Schuler, Athena Varner, Samuel Watkins, Emma Wynn Grade 9: Melanie Beery, Cassidy Carter, Emily Clendenon, Nathaniel Drancik, Daniel Driscoll, Elizabeth Haupert, Cara Kowalczuk, Faith Macy, Elizabeth

Lady Apache swimmers finish best year in Wabash school history By Bill Barrows

The Wabash Lady Apache Swim Team competed in the Warsaw Sectional this past weekend. An inspired effort produced some of the best results of the program’s history. Head Coach Greg Dale took over the fledging program a couple of years ago and has watched it grow in what most consider leaps and bounds. Assisted by Josh Blossom, Alex Honeycutt and Tammy Ford, the team has become competitive in the short time it’s been together. The team has gone up against teams who have had a long history of very good swim programs like Oak Hill, Huntington, Warsaw, Tippecanoe Valley and Rochester to name a few. Competing against those schools more notably swim tradition based, it’s not been an easy road, but positive results have begun. Here is a summary of the sectional for Wabash: Mallory Hipskind, Alexis Hartley, Morgan Owens and Katie Ford swam in the sectional finals and finished seventh in the 200 yard medley relay. They broke their own record once again after breaking it on Thursday in the preliminary round of the sectional. Katie Ford swam her personal best of the season and finished first in her heat of the 50 yard free. She fin-

ished ninth overall. Morgan Owens finished 12th overall in the 100 yard butterfly. Katie Ford finished 16th overall in the 100 yard freestyle. The 200 yard freestyle relay team of Mallory Hipskind, Alexis Hartley, Morgan Owens and Katie Ford won their heat and finished ninth overall. Mallory Hipskind finished 16th overall in the 100 yard backstroke. Alexis Hartley swam her personal best of the season and finished 15th in the 100 yard breaststroke. The 400 yard medley relay team of Ariann Atienza, Shannon Davis, Carli Henderson and Darian Reynolds finished 11th overall. Although none of the competitors will be moving on to compete at the semi-state level this year, a solid foundation is being built based on preparation that these results prove. The boys get their turn on Feb. 18 and Feb. 20, also at Warsaw.

Moore, Kelcie Thomson, Erin Whetstone Grade 10: Anna Driscoll, Jacob Fulkerson, Leah Gatchel, Mariah Kirtlan, Madison Nevil, Kathryn Pefley, Attie Schuler, Ellie Schuler, John Schuler, India Shear Grade 11: Isaac Gottschalk, Cody Holmes, Caleb Kroh, Christopher Orpurt, Jacklyn Peas, KileyAnne Snyder, Catherine Tracy, Austin Trump, Chelsea Wittner Grade 12: Lexus Biehl, Drew Clark, Sarah Driscoll, Jakob Hayes, Paige Holley, E l i z a b e t h Howenstine, Abby Keaffaber, Noah Shear, David Shoue,

Grant Warmuth Grade 8: Makayla Bollinger, Madison Chain, Courtney Chamberlain, Graydon Craig, Noah Denton, Haylie Faust, James Frank, Brittin Golliher, Todd IhnenGoff, Jasper Long, Paige Macy, Morgan Meyer, Joshua Montel, Shayleigh Moorman, Ellie Proebstle, Braden Ripplinger, Madison Shrider, Christie Sparks Grade 9: Alexis Case, Ariel Dale, Jasper Donaldson, Peyton Frye, Madison Garrett, Tristan Gohring, Ash Heitz, Caleigh Holmes, Trinity Johnson, Allyson Keaffaber, Treyver Lehman, Jared Peas, Logan Peas, Sidney Prater,

Emily Unger A & B Honor Roll Grade 7: McKenzie Baer, Andrew Burns, Lyndsey Carter, Maxton Carter, Grant Dale, Courtney Dillingham, Kolby Dunn, Jasmine Fisher, Dakota France, Aidan Gohring, Addison Harner, Carly Hawkins, Charyn H e t t m a n s p e r g e r, Micah Higgins, Benjamin Holley, Abigail Hunter, Kyra Kennedy, Emily LaBonte, David L i n k e n h o k e r, Madalyn Lloyd, Nicholas Maggart, Adaline Parzych, Jayden Peas, Janelle Ross, Jarret Shafer, Trinity Shockome, Kearston Stout, Clayton Tomlinson,

Stapleton, Olivia Thompson Grade 12: Noah Augustus, Andrea Betten, Dylan Brown, Matthew Carey, Clayton Chamberlain, Madalyn Dale, Cale Dyson, Eryn Eckelbarger, Carlie England, Drake Heitz, Mason Hovey, Jacob Kreutzmann, Jessika Krom, Remington Monce, Cortney Pennington, Xaviera Pfeiffer, Abigail Poole, Drake Richter, Braydon Schindler, Delanie Schlemmer, Eli Schuler, Jacob Schuler, Jessie Sears, Jarred Short, Jacob Terrell, Payton Thomson, Joshua Wall, Julian Zapata

Erin Proebstle, Cole Rosen, Abigayle Ross, Brayden Rudy, Macie Sears, Chloe Stevens, Hope Unger, Brennen Vigar, Blake Wynn Grade 10: Braelyn Deeter, Alexia Hodges, Sarah Johnston, Natasha Leland, Maricella Madrigal, Kylie Mitchell, Rachel Orpurt, Alina Reed, Amira Siddiqui, Madison Snyder, Jared Vigar Grade 11: Jackson Beery, Megan Bickel, Samuel Burcroff, Kayli Clendenon, Molly Dazey, Brittany Dragoo, Ryan Driscoll, Victoria Givens, Elisabeth Rehak, Courtney

100th school day: Students in Jenny Ritzema’s kindergarten class at Emmanuel Christian School recently celebrated their 100th day of school. The children could choose to dress like a person that is 100 years old along with the teacher. Throughout the day, the class did 100 jumping jacks and got to bring 100 items of something to class. They counted the items in groups of 10. The highlight of the day was snack time as the children got to count out and eat 100 snack items. Photo provided

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teachers that actually gives her very little control over the daily curriculum, daily grading, daily experiences and that’s a lot of time spent on the road picking up and delivering kids. “So we saw this idea could benefit our high school students who are looking at educational post-high school opportunities because she would have complete control over that.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, Wabash County is in need of preschools, he continued. “Based on numbers that we see, there are 1,096 preschool-aged children in Wabash County and there are only 114 of those enrolled in Paths to QUALITY programs,” he said.. Of those 1,096 children, 726 are children with “all parents in the labor force” and only 42 are enrolled in “High Quality” programming, according to research provided by Bona Vista Child Care Solutions in Kokomo. More than 650 children have an unmet need for “High Quality” programming, according to

the data. “But that’s how it kind of started,” Hobbs said. “We know it can benefit two areas of students, our high school students wanting to work with young students and the under served preschool aged students in our area.” Now, the Center is applying for a grant to take care of some of the costs and make the preschool a reality, Hobbs said. The facility will have to redesign a classroom to meet the youths’ needs as well as add a playground area on the grounds. “We’re actually writing the grant for us to be able to build these things ourselves,” Hobbs said. “Because the cost to actually just go out and buy them or any fabricated, the amount of money alone that we had quoted for our play area was $30-40,000. “So we’re going to try to make that stuff, to build all these areas inside and outside.” Wabash County C o m m u n i t y Foundation Program Director Julie Garber has been working with the Center with its grant application. “The Community Foundation has been working for several years on helping Wabash County raise its educational attain-

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ment level, more people with degrees and certifications after high school,” Garber said. “Interestingly, what we know is that if children from (newborn) to 5(-years-old) are in High Quality educational settings, they are more likely to do well in school, finish high schools, get jobs, go to college, become tax pays, be healthy people… Early childhood education has a huge benefit all around. “We are providing small grants to preschool ministries, childcare centers, school-based programs like Mark’s that want to provide early childhood education.” The grants may be used to creating a preschool space or improving a current space, giving low income children scholarships or get training for their teachers, Garber said. The preschool will serve a dual purpose for the two age groups, according to Rachel Higgins, Early Childhood Education teacher. High school students will learn how to make objectives and prepare lesson plans for the preschool students while the younger children will prepare for kindergarten. “I foresee that there be different compo-

nents of each day,” Higgins said. “Each day is going to be broken down into like 15 minute time periods and each student they will have one lesson they will have to teach a week and then when they’re not teaching a lesson they will have to be prepping an area, will be getting whatever needs to be read or they will be co-teaching or assisting.” Each high school student will be CPR and First Aid certified and preschoolers will take “field trips” to the Center’s careerbased classrooms, she continued. “(Higgins) plans on doing these field trips, but doing them inside the building so they can go learn about different careers,” Hobbs explained. “So one day they’ll take a field trip the culinary arts department and learn about a person who wants to be a baker or a constructionist or an auto servicer.” “We have a lot of opportunity in the building,” Higgins added. “Some of the other teachers are excited to work with the preschools, too.” With the addition of the preschool, the Early Childhood Education program will split into two-day and three-day segments, according to Hobbs.

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“Mondays and Fridays, (Higgins) will still have instruction time with her (high school) students to go through their curriculum standards and to look at what worked in the lessons in the previous week and then planning lessons for the next week,” Hobbs said. “Then the classroom days with the preschool students on T u e s d a y s , Wednesdays and Thursdays for a two hour block of time.” The Center will open its preschool to 3- to 5-year-olds and “the plan is to have them kindergarten ready and to have those basic skills, what’s expected for a kid in kindergarten to start out with,” Higgins said. During its first year, the Center’s preschool will host five to six preschool children in the morning and another five to six students in the afternoon for a total of 12 preschoolers per semester, according to Hobbs. So far, most of the Center’s preschool plans are in the early development stages and therefore the Center is not accepting any applications to the preschool as of now. However, those interested in learning more or expressing interest in the school may contact Higgins a t rhiggings@hcc.k12.in .us.

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wellbrooke of Wabash donated more than $4,000 to local community service organizations this holiday season after raising the funds through its Hope for the Holidays event. The fundraising event was created by Wellbrooke’s parent company Trilogy Health Services. Each year, Wellbrooke of Wabash and its sister health campuses across a four-state area participate in the annual fundraiser. The year Hope for the Holidays raised more than $620,000 company-wide, which was an increase of more than $200,000 from the previous year. The local health and wellness center donated funds to the Wabash County Christmas Spirit and the Living Well in Wabash County C o m m u n i t y Cupboard. On Friday, Feb. 5, Living Well CEO Beverly Ferry accept-

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when a corporation sees that incredible need.” Wellbrooke is committed to strengthening the community it serves, according to Ruth Fuchs, the center’s executive director. “The best thing about Trilogy is they actually focus on each community,” she said. “They have (Wellbrooke) work within our community for needs. “Supporting organizations like (Wabash County Christmas Spirit) and Living Well Community

Dozens sign up to recruit at MU career and internship fair By the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — At least 56 companies, organizations and graduate programs will recruit at the Manchester University Career and Internship Fair. It is 2-4 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Jo Young Switzer Center at the North Manchester campus. More than 20 employers are also taking part in an internship workshop luncheon before the fair begins. There are opportunities for all 1,500 MU undergraduate and graduate students to explore, including full-time or part-time employment, volunteering, internships and a few graduate programs. Employer partners from Manchester’s grant-funded internship opportunities will participate, including OrthoWorx Inc., EDG of Wabash

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“All men deserve to be pampered just as women are and this is the place for that,” Culver said. “You come in for a hair cut and we can talk sports or we can talk problems. Us barbers act as psychiatrists too you know? We’ll talk about whatever you like while you get a cut that makes you look good.” A 2006 Northfield graduate, Culver began his career in 2007 after informing his father he wouldn’t be returning to Indiana University Purdue University at Fort Wayne (IPFW) for a second semester. “I was cutting my dad’s hair in the kitchen and told him I wasn’t going back to IPFW,” he said. “He had told me to consider doing what I was doing right now.” He began attending Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne and now, after seven years in the business, decided to open his own store. “I just wanted to run my own business,” he continued. “It’s one of those situations where you’re a barber … and you’re encouraged to set up your own shop. I guess you always want to own your own shop one day or another and I saw an opportunity so I took

Andy’s Barber Shop owner Andy Culver finishes the final touches on Adam House’s haircut. Culver decorated his shop in sports memorabilia and other miscellaneous items to give the shops a comfortable feeling for visiting customers. Photo by Emma Rausch it.” Culver offers a range of straightrazor shaves, haircuts and styles as well as a place to relax and catch the game. Culver said he encourages customers wanting a straight-razor shave or getting a group hair cut to make an appointment. Andy’s Barber Shop is located at 56 W. Market St. Suite 4 in Wabash. It is opened Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact Culver at 260-2253401, email him at Kevin Coon watches a basketball game as barandysbarberber Andy Culver uses a straight razor to shave shop16@gmail.com Coon’s head. Andy’s Barber Shop offers a range or visit the store’s of men’s hair and shave options, recommending Facebook page. customers who would like a straight-razor shave to make an appointment. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Attorney honored: Wabash attorney John Johnston was presented a plaque by the Wabash aviation board and Bob Vanlandingham for 47 years of service as the board attorney. The presentation and party took place Feb. 10 at the Wabash Municipal Airport. Showing off the award are (from left) Dan Townsend, former mayor Bob Vanlandingham, John Johnston, Richard Beamer, Bob Brown, and Pat Lynn. Photo provided

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Dawes & Pugh, CPA’s, LLC, is the February Blue Ribbon Business of the Month, the Wabash County Chamber of C o m m e r c e M e m b e r s h i p C o m m i t t e e announced on Thursday, Feb. 11. Brent Dawes began in business in 1982, and was American Express and Ruckman & Associates before Steve Pugh and he partnered for the current business in December of 2004. “I’ve always enjoyed working with numbers and the challenge of helping businesses and individuals wade through the tax process,” said Dawes. “Our firm is home to three Certified Public Accountants, eight total regular season employees and we bring on a couple of extra during tax season.” Dawes and Pugh pride themselves on being able to meet all their client needs in the tax and planning arenas, no matter how difficult the challenge may seem. Personal

service and knowing their clients’ needs well, help them continue to be a true asset to their customers. That is what gives them both great satisfaction in their work. When not working in the tax field, Dawes enjoys golf and spending time with family. His deep family values are as evident in the business as they are at home. He has also been a Chamber member since the beginning of his business, and served as the Annual Dinner Committee Chair successfully for many years before turning the reins of that endeavor over to

Larry Hoover. Dawes is active in the Wabash community and service to others is part of his personal credo. Dawes & Pugh, CPA firm is located at 1723 S. Wabash St, Wabash, and may be contacted by telephone at 260563-1040 or email bdawes@dawespugh.c om or spugh@dawespugh.com. In addition to Dawes and Pugh, the firm employs Paul McCann, Donna Clendenon, Janis Rager, Mindy Bower, Aaron Spring, Joy Winch, Tracy Peas and Beth Perkins are looking forward to serving your business or personal tax needs

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Community Foundation helps Heartland class Article provided

Creativity abounds in the local Interactive Media class at Heartland Career Center, where students are busy creating their own websites as well as refining website designs for all the local career courses at the center, thanks in part to the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County.

Junior Saebre Barker from Manchester High school, displayed her project that featured the Cosmetology program. It is meant to better highlight the C o s m e t o l o g y Program, giving descriptions, pictures, and recent happenings for the public view. Saebre displayed her work on the newly purchase Samsung 75-inch

Smart TV. Barker indicated that the programming the students were using for the website design was based on software from WIX, a free website design program. Heartland’s Design Instructor David Brace shared that the recent purchase of interactive equipment such as the Samsung Smart Television, an IPAD

Pro, and a link to Apple TV were added to the program thanks to the generosity of the Wabash County Community Foundation. “This equipment is only available because of C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County,” he said. “Schools just don’t have the funding to keep up with the technology needs of Manchester High School junior Saebre Barker displays her project that featured the Heartland Career Center’s Cosmetology program. Photo provided students. So it is only with the help of these outside sources that we can provide students with state-of-the art media equipment. We are so appreciative.” The Interactive Media course is home to both IBM and MAC computers with a host of interactive programs for students to design and develop their works. Julie Garber, C o m m u n i t y Foundation Program Director, talked about the recent grant given to Heartland. “Students with skills in graphic design and technology will be in demand in many fields,” she said. “Every organization, business, school, hospital, publication, and social service agency has need for these skills. The new smart TV will give Heartland Students in the Interactive Media course good experience for building these skills and contribute to the skill

base in Wabash County that employers are looking for.” For Barker, a career in design was her mother’s idea. “She liked my artwork and said maybe I should try this class,” she recalled. Barker prefers drawing of any kind, but especially with pen. With the technology available to her, she is exploring various types of art and design. Beyond the website design, she is also working on an animation project using the Adobe Flash program. She was also a participant in the Honeywell Banner contest around Christmas. And as is the case with all the interactive media students, Barker is working to develop a portfolio of her work that will eventually be displayed on the Heartland website and may serve as a catalyst to getting a job.

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NHS students compete in ISSMA contest Article provided Thirty-eight students from Northfield High School participated in the annual Indiana State School Music Association Piano and Vocal District Contest held at Bellmont High School in Decatur on Saturday, Feb. 6. Eight of the 14 entries earned “superior” ratings and four brought home “excellent” ratings. Vocal soloists who earned a gold medal included: Madison

Nevil (Group I), Erin Proebstle (Group I), Kathryn Pefley (Group I), Mariah Kirtlan (Group I), and Hallie Zolman (Group II). Johnny Ritchie (Group I) rendered a Gold-medal piano solo and Allison Middaugh (Group II) delivered a silver-medal performance. A Group I Women’s Trio performed “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Ruth Artman to win gold as well. These members were Mariah

Kirtlan, Madison Nevil, and Katy Pefley. Two of these performers, Madison and Katy, joined with Jeleena Baker and Emily Clendenon to form a Group I Women’s Barbershop Quartet singing “Under the Boardwalk.” The quartet delivered a Superior (gold-medal) rendition of their harmonies. A Group II Small Women’s Quartet consisting of Alyssa Balay, Emily Clendenon, Erin Proebstle, and Renee Rudy sang “Who Can

Sail?” by Jeanne Julseth-Heinrich to bring home four additional silver medals. The following Treble Choir members received a silver rating for their performances of “Your Friend Shall be the Tall Wind” or “Birdsong”: Kaitlyn Arbuckle, Megan Bickel, Brittany Burnworth, Brittany Bussard, Kennedy Chamberlain, Bri Clemons, Mackenzie Easterday, Siarah France, Hannah Griffith, Lexi Hodges,

Kayleigh Huss, Sarah Johnston, Taylor Johnson, Brionna Lee, Madison Lester, Emily Miner, Alina Reed, Rebecca Roberts, Cheyanne Ruff, Hallie Schuler, Diamond Sears, Ariel Shellenbarger, Amira Siddiqui, Jamie Vance,

and Masyn Zapata. All seven of the aforementioned gold medalists in the Group I category of solos and ensembles have qualified for State competition and will represent Northfield in Indianapolis at Perry Meridian High School

Saturday, Feb. 20. Only gold winners in the most difficult level of judging (Group I) are accepted for the State auditions. All performers are a member of the Northfield A Cappella or Treble choir directed by Mark Nevil.

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Firearms simulator puts law enfocement in perspective... continued from the front page asked me to give it a try, I watched Patrolman Dan Henderson take on the simulator first. It was, basically, a life-size video game. The simulation’s scenarios were projected onto a 10-foot-tall screen that hit the ceiling and spread the width of the room. Officers used a modified real-life handgun that utilized air to simulate the gun’s kick and a laser that communicated with the simulation’s technology. Any action made by the officer, be it speaking, aiming or firing a weapon, was recorded and reacted to in real time by the simulation. As I observed, I noted how Henderson kept calm while he held up his gun. I wondered, ‘Does it make a difference at all that this isn’t real? Is he so calm because he knows it’s a simulation, that he’ll walk away without his decisions having any repercussions?’ Without having a chance to ask, I answered my own question. I admit I felt a bit overconfident at first because of my back-

ground with handling guns. However, my confidence quickly dissipated after the first simulation. When my turn began, the firearms instructor commanding the simulator, Sgt. Nick Brubaker, ran a few non-life threatening scenarios at first. My hands sweated next to the metal grip. I tried to keep calm, but my arms gave away my true feelings and shook as I lifted the handgun to eye level. Within minutes, I nearly forgot it was a simulation. In the first scenario, I was responding to calls of a man carrying a rifle in a residential neighborhood. I find the man carrying the weapon as he’s about to enter one of the houses. A car was parked in an adjacent driveway, and a metal fence lined its edge. The man was the only person in sight. After mistakenly asking him if he has a permit to carry the gun – which I later learned rifles don’t need permits to carry – the simulated man soon became irritated and began shouting. He then turned his

gun on me and began to fire. I raised my gun with no time to take aim, though I was positive I was on target, and fired two rounds. Both shots missed. I was dead. I felt my heart pounding hard in my chest. ‘I’m dead?’ I thought. ‘That can’t be. I shot him. I shot him. Oh my God I actually shot him. If I had hit, he’d be dead.’ Behind me the officers joked, “It’s ok, Emma. You did better than Dan.” Everyone laughed. I attempted to join in half-heartedly. I knew the simulation’s objective was to stop a gunman or at least practice it. However, it unnerved me to think how quickly the situation turned deadly. It unnerved me to think that had this been a real-life situation, I would still make the same choice to fire, to protect myself and others around me, to end the assailant’s life so no else would suffer. It unnerved me because in the back of my head I’ve always hoped I’d never have to make that decision.

Huntington County YSB expanding programs here By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A pair of suicide prevent training classes are planned for March 1 at the Wabash County YMCA. The classes will be presented by the Youth Service Bureau of Huntington County, the agency’s executive director, Jan Williams, told the Wabash City Council on Monday, Feb. 8. Williams appeared before the new Council to update it on a variety of programs it is or has been offering in Wabash County since the YSB of Wabash County closed in April 2013. The suicide prevention classes will teach the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, as well as how to respond appropriately to youth and adults contemplating suicide, she said. “We’ve been doing this in Huntington County since 2009,” Williams said, noting that a local advisory

group indicated it was something that should be considered in Wabash County. “There are too many youths thinking about and attempting suicide,” Williams continued. “We’ll be working closely with the Bowen Center to make sure we’re all working in collaboration.” The classes will be from 10 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 3 p.m. at the YMCA. Anyone interested in attending should call the Huntington County agency at 260-356-9681. Another new offering in Wabash, the Gear Up Safety Program, also has started. It is a safety program designed to provide families not involved with the Department of Children Services or Healthy Families but who are in need of safety items. “It can be a family in need of a car seat,” Williams said. “It can be a family in need of lockable pharmacy boxes or a family who needs a second story

fire ladder. “It’s free to the family.” YSB officials make three visits to a family’s home, she noted. The first is for an assessment in which the family tells of its needs. The second is to install the items and provide instructions on their use, and the third is to make sure the family hasn’t sold the provided items. The YSB of Huntington County first ventured into Wabash County more than one year ago when it created Safe Places. There are some 40 Safe places – schools, police and fire stations, businesses and homes – in Wabash County, Williams updated the council. The safe places are opened to those who are in need, she noted. For example, someone seeking help from a Safe Place may be on a violent date, or they are thinking about running away, have suicidal thoughts or think they are being fol(continued on page 12)

I gripped the gun tighter waiting for the next simulation. Brubaker pointed out my flaws in the simulation before moving on. “Did you notice what’s in the background,” he asked me. I mumbled, “There was no one there. I made sure to check.” Then I realized I was mistaken. I didn’t check before firing. I only made a mental note of it when the simulation started. If a child wandered out of the house or around the building, I might have shot him instead. I felt nervous as the next simulation began. It was a typical traffic stop. An old man stepped out of his truck, confused as to why he was pulled over and angry for it. After some prompting, he climbed back into the vehicle and calmly explained his reaction. ‘Thank you,’ I thought. ‘That was easy enough.’ As the final simula-

tion began, the scene opened in a residential neighborhood with a woman screaming that her husband attacked her with a hammer. I chased after him as he runs around the side of a house. As I turned the corner, there he stood with his arm around a 12-year-old boy and threated to kill him with his hammer if I didn’t leave. I forced myself to breathe. I raised my gun and aimed at the man. This time I made sure I was on target. He kept shouting for me to leave or he’ll kill the boy. I yelled back, “Let’s talk about this. It doesn’t have to be this way.” He didn’t yield and turned on the boy. I fired once. He didn’t stop. Again. He still didn’t stop. Again. Again. Again. Five rounds I shot off and missed every time. When Brubaker pulled up my results, I ended up aiming too high.

“I tried to not hit the boy,” I thought. “But I aimed too high. I didn’t stop the assailant. I still got the kid killed.” I dislodged the “magazine” of the gun and laid it on the table after the simulation. I forgot it wasn’t necessary since the clip was only full of air. I felt silly, but then again I was back in reality. My hands shook as Benson asked me how it felt. I raised my hands to show him and he laughed. “Ah that’s the adrenaline rush.” Adrenaline. No. It wasn’t that. I was certain. I felt scared like I had made the worst mistake ever and someone else paid for it. I thought, “I should have reacted quicker. I should have aimed better. I could have saved that boy.” When I fenced competitively in college, my club’s advisor always said, “Never dance with the three

ugly stepsisters Should of, Could of and Would of. Leave everything you’ve got on that strip.” I left the Wabash Police Department and finally calmed down. A day later, I stopped thinking about what I should have done. After all, it was only a simulation. But our local law enforcement doesn’t always have that luxury. In the field, they make split-second decisions that matter and mean the difference between life or death. They cannot walk away from their decisions as if they never happened. Officers dance with should of, could of and would of every day. It’s the catch in their promises to protect and serve this community. For that, I respect them. I thank them for making these decisions so private citizens never have to.

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Wellbrooke of Wabash employee recognized for perfect attendance By The Paper staff

& Mrs. Thomas Zook Mr. & Mrs. Todd Rager Mr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Zook retired in 1982,

Mr. & Mrs. Todd Rager will celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Feb. 23.. Todd and Norma were married Feb. 23, 1947, at the Peabody Chapel, North Manchester. Mrs. Rager is a homemaker and Rager is retired from Chrysler after 42 years. The couple has seven

children – five sons, John, Rive, Larry, Tom and Jeff, and two daughters, Donna Fowerbaugh and Tammy Carter. They also have 17 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. A great-grandson is deceased. Cards may be sent to Mr. & Mrs. Todd Rager, 9832 N 600 W, Roann, IN 36974

Zook, former Wabash residents now living in Auburn, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Zook and the former Lois Scott were married on Dec. 30, 1950. The couple celebrated with their two daughters and their spouses. Their two daughters are Susan Morris, Fort Wayne, and Anne Shukerk, Auburn. They also have eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

having taught in the DeKalb Central Schools since 1960. Mrs. Zook worked many years in various offices in the DeKalb County Courthouse. While in Wabash County, the couple was known in the Urbana and Lagro areas. Anyone wishing to contact them may do so at Tom and Lois Zook, 909 Midway Drive, Auburn, IN 46706

Multi-generations: Bentley Webb makes another generations of the Bakehorn family. Members of the five generations are (from left) grandfather, Gerald Vigar; mother, Ambre Webb; grandmother Linda Sue Vigar holding Bentley Webb; and great-great-grandparents Joe and Barbara Bakehorn. Photo provided

Boy Scout outing: Boy Scout Troop No.429, Wabash, recently attended the Sagamore Council Winter Camporee at the Mississinewa Reservoir. The boys spent a cold night camping out recently (temperatures were in the single digits). They woke up, cooked breakfast and participated in the many events of Boy Scout skills. After cooking deer burgers over the campfire, they then helped run fire building and first aid stations in the afternoon. Those participating were: Ethen Agness, Draven Burkholder, Waylon Easterday, Tristan Henthorn, Ben Holley, Turner Parke, Justin Crader Tim Taylor, Tom Chekouras and Craig Burkholder. Troop 429 meets on Mondays at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Call Tom Chekouras at 260-563-7065 if interested in joining. Photo provided

Tilogy Health Services, LLC, recognized Wellbrooke of Wabash employee Jami Correll for her perfect attendance record in 2015. Correll, a CRCA Preceptor at the local health and wellness center, was one of more than 1,000 employees companywide who did not miss a day of work and was not tardy from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 last year. “Having perfect attendance is easy when I have a job that I love so much,” Correll said. “Seeing the residents I care for and the staff that I work with every day really motivates me. I am very proud to be a Trilogy employee.” For her accomplishment, Correll and other eligible employees were entered into a drawing for one of four

Jami Correll poses for a photo with a $5,000 check award. Correll maintained a perfect attendance record for 2015, which made her eligible to enter a drawing for one of four awards including the $5,000 that she won. Photo provided rewards valued at $5,000, $2,500, $1,500 and $1,000. Correll was the recipient of the $5,000 reward. The drawing took place via conference call at the Trilogy Health Services home office in Louisville, Ky. “We are thrilled to have employees like Jami on the Trilogy team,” company president and CEO Randy Bufford said following the drawing. “Her commitment to the residents of Wellbrooke of

Wabash and to her coworkers is outstanding. She truly embodies the Trilogy spirit.” Wellbrooke of Wabash executive director Ruth Fuchs said the facility is very proud of Correll. “Her dedication to those she serves is inspiring,” Fuchs continued, “and we are lucky to have her as a member of our team here at Wellbrooke of Wabash.”

Workman receives Farm Credit Mid America scholarship From the Ivy Tech News Bureau KOKOMO – Michelle Workman of Wabash, a student in the agriculture program at Ivy Tech Community College, has been named a recipient of the 2015 Farm Credit MidAmerica scholarship. The scholarship winners were recognized recently at the Evening on the Farm celebration at Ivy Tech’s Lafayette Campus. Workman is a 2007 graduate of Northfield High School. She started working at Liberty Swine Farms in Wabash County in 2003, while in high school, and is now its production manager. She is pursuing an associate degree in Agricultural Science at Ivy Tech with plans to continue her education to a bachelor’s degree. “I am very passionate about agriculture,” Workman said, adding her career plans include building a nursery-to-finish swine barn and seeking a job in precision farming.

Michelle Workman (left) and Randy Curless stand outside Liberty Swine Farms, where she works. Photo provided Workman was one of seven students from around Indiana who received scholarships from Farm Credit Mid-America. Farm Credit MidAmerica donated $70,000 last year to Ivy Tech agriculture programs. The rural financing organization recently donated an additional $25,000 with a commitment for another $45,000 to create an endowment that will generate scholarships in perpetuity for Ivy Tech students studying agriculture in the College’s Columbus,

Richmond, Kokomo, Lafayette, Fort Wayne, Terre Haute and Muncie regions. “The Ivy Tech Foundation could not be more appreciative of Farm Credit MidAmerica’s generosity,” said Annette Lamb, executive director of D e v e l o p m e n t Operations for Ivy Tech. “The impact you are making across the state in agriculture embodies our mission of ‘Changing Lives’ and ‘Making Indiana Great.’”

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Funeral Homes Wabash • Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 4 At 4:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Timothy J. Townsend, 20, Wabash, was traveling south on CR 300 East when he looked away from the road, drove off the roadway and struck a stump.

Feb. 5 At 7:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Charlotte Michel, 71, North Manchester, was northbound on CR 500 East when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 9:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kyra Short, 17, Mentone, was northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered

LaFontaine the roadway and was struck. Feb. 7 At 1:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brandon D. Mettler, 31, Warsaw, was traveling south on SR 13 when his dog jumped into his lap, causing Mettler to drive left of center and collide with a vehicle driven by Rex R. Wilkinson, 63, South

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Whitley. At 12:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Randy E. Shepherd, 62, Wabash, was southbound on Old SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Feb. 9 At 8:37 a.m., a vehicle driven by Breeanna Sutton, 19, Peru, was traveling east on Wabash Road when she lost control of her vehicle due to ice on the roadway, exited the roadway and collided

with a concrete culvert which caused her to overturn. At 8:41 a.m., a vehicle driven by Linda K. Cobler, 46, Denver, was eastbound on CR 700 North approaching the intersection of CR 700 East. Cobler slid through the intersection and came to rest in a field. At 12:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by James R. Metz Jr., 62, Converse, was traveling east on CR 1200 South when he lost control of his vehi-

cle due to ice on the roadway, exited the roadway and struck a tree which caused the vehicle to overturn. Feb. 10 At 9:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Wesley P. McNutt, 25, Carmel, was northbound on SR 115 when he attempted to brake, lost control of the vehicle and collided with a vehicle driven by Kirk W. Sanders, 46, Marion. At 9:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael

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Cindice Sue “Cindy” Barrus, 61, of rural Wabash, died at 9:04 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Aug. 10, 1954, in Wabash, to Jack Campbell and Roxanne (Fearnow) Stubbs. Cindy graduated from Wabash High School in 1972. She married Glenn E. Barrus in Andrews, on April 15, 1972. She worked as a location attendant at Bertsch Vending Company for 30 years. Her passion in life was her husband, children, grandchildren and dogs. Although her refuge was her home, she did enjoy venturing out to go camping and out for dinner. While out and about she found much joy in visiting with family and friends; Cindy was a people-person. She never met a stranger. She is survived by her husband, Glenn E. Barrus of Wabash; three children, Brandy Hoyt of Gilbert, Ariz., Mandy Roth and Gabriel Barrus, both of Wabash; five grandchildren, Tyler and Chase Hoyt of Gilbert, McKenzie and Micaiah Roth, both of Wabash, and Bryonna Barrus of Rochester; her two sisters, Candy (Marion) Hattabaugh of Roann, and Shelley (Jim) Long of Andrews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A private memorial will be held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, with burial at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. The memorial guest book for Cindy may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Arlie P. Caudill, 88 World War II veteran May 30, 1927-Feb. 9, 2016

Arlie P. Caudill, 88, of Wabash, died at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016 at his home. He was born May 30, 1927 in Harlan County, Ky., to P.W. and Donie (Wells) Caudill. Arlie married Ruth Powell in Clintwood, Va on May 30, 1951. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from GenCorp in Marion in 1989 after 23 years, and also worked as a coal miner. He was affiliated with the Grand Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, gardening, and was a master of all trades. He also loved his 4-paw family. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Caudill of Wabash, five children, Jeannie (Sterl) Stamper, Shelia (Corky) Ross, and Joyce (Mike) Fisher, all of Wabash, Marsha (Jim) Baumgartner of Roann, Rick (Felicia) Caudill of Denver; two sisters, Alma Wenzel of Red Wing, Minn., and Rosie Gadd of Alexander, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, six sisters, and his great-great-granddaughter Lahna Joy Lutz, who died Feb. 9, 2015. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater and Pete Powell officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash with the Rev. John Denniston officiating. Friends may call 4-7p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Animal Shelter. The memorial guest book for Arlie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Retired from Health Department Jan. 21, 1929 – Feb. 12, 2016 Doris B. Forbes, 87, of Wabash, died at 7:45 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born Jan. 21, 1929, in Miami County, to Loren English and Vera May (Hiner) Carpenter. Doris married Junior Maxwell Forbes in Wabash County on June 1, 1947; he died April 1, 2010. She worked for Wabash Magnetics, Vernon Manor Children’s Home, and retired from the Wabash County Health Department. Doris enjoyed playing Scrabble and collecting owls. She is survived by three children, Thomas J. Forbes of Yoder, Eileen Biehl of North Manchester, and Brenda “Bea” (Joseph) Oswalt of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Scott (Kim) Jagger of Huntington, Jennifer Becker of Fort Wayne, Amanda (Jason) Randel of Roann, Andrew (Amy) Oswalt of Wabash, David (Heidi) Forbes of Fort Wayne, Leif (Dave) Eberly of Warsaw, Jada (Ben) Tribett and Harley Forbes, both of Illinois; several great-grandchildren, brother and sisters, Raymond (Doris Jean) Carpenter of Lincolnville, Dorothy Barlow of Kokomo, Phyllis Meyer of North Manchester, Marilyn (Jim) Hoy of Roanoke, and Julia Ann Raypholtz of Warsaw, and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Roger Forbes and Wayne Forbes, two brothers, Robert Carpenter and Donald “Max” Carpenter, her twin sister, Deloris Airgood, two other sisters, Margaret Clark, and Thelma Johnson, and two grandchildren, Tim Forbes and Kelly Brainard. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Rick Stone officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-7 pm Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice. The memorial guest book for Doris may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

A. Presnell, 53, Jonesborough, Tenn., was traveling east on U.S. 24 when he lost control of his vehicle, ran off the roadway and struck a guardrail. At 10:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael I. Lively, 67, North Manchester, was traveling south on SR 13 when a northbound vehicle lost control and entered the southbound lane. Lively attempted to avoid a collision and swerved only to collide with a vehicle driven by Dustin L. Cornett, 23, North Manchester. At 7:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by James L. Chain, 44, Wabash, was eastbound on CR 500 South when he observed a deer close to the roadway, which caused him to look away from the road. He then exited the roadway and struck a mailbox.

Feb. 11 At 8:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roger A. Prickett, 49, Amboy, was northbound on Mississinewa Road when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Feb. 12 At 7:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew R. Barrett, 34, Fairmount, was northbound on SR 13 when he fell asleep at the wheel, left the roadway and collided with a steel fence at Car Recyclers.

Citations Feb. 8 Jeffrey P. Farber, 58,

Huntington County YSB expanding programs here... continued from page 10 lowed. “Sometimes they need a phone because they locked themselves out of their house, or they think someone is following them,” Williams said. “Sometimes it really is because they’re thinking of running away or they’re thinking of suicide. “Safe Place sites are trained, and we have staff available at a times.”

The YSB also is looking for families to operate host homes, a place for families to host youngsters who seek help at Safe Places for up to two weeks. “It allows youth and families a two-week cooling-off period,” Williams said. “It allows us to do mediation. “The big push is to find families who will serve as host homes. We just got approval

from the state that we can use foster parents. We can use foster parents as host homes as long as they don’t have a foster child in home at the time.” Anyone interested in either the Gear Up program or becoming host homes, contact the YSB at 260-356-9681. Council member Doug Adams asked Williams if the Huntington County agency would open a

site in Wabash to replace the nowdefunct Wabash County agency. Williams said that it is something being considered, noting that generally someone from the Huntington office is in Wabash County several days per week. Locating an office here, open at least one day per week, would provide some consistency for the agency and the clients.

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Feb. 12 Matthew R. Barrett, 34, Fairmount, operating a vehicle without financial responsibility and false and fictitious registration. Bookings Samuel D. Booher, 28, LaFontaine, felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated with prior. David J. Halverson, 53, Wabash, civil con-

tempt failure to appear. Dustin L. Smart, 32, Pendleton, felony petition to revoke probation on robbery charge. Justin D. Truman, 33, Wabash, domestic battery. Ryan Haupert, 39, Urbana, felony domestic battery committed in the presence of a child younger than 16 years. Matthew E. Bonewitz, 34, North Manchester, writ of attachment for con-

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tempt of court. Austin C. Vrooman, 23, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Kyle W. Decker, 46, Wabash, felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated with prior, misdemeanor leaving the scene of a personal injury accident and misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .15 or more. Daniel J. Johnson, 38, Wabash, misdemeanor invasion of

James A. Fleck, 56 Career serviceman May 23, 1959 - Jan. 25, 2016

James Allen Fleck, 56, of Phillipsburg, Kan., formerly of Andrews, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas. Visitation was Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 530 Guilford St., Huntington. A memorial service immediately followed at 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ Cemetery in Huntington County with military graveside rites performed by VFW Post No.2689 of Huntington. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN. Jim was born on May 23, 1959 at Wabash County Hospital in Wabash, Indiana, the son of George Lamar and Jean Ellen (Gaston) Fleck. Jim grew up on his parents’ farm in rural Andrews and attended Urbana Grade School, Northfield Jr. High School, and then Riverview in Huntington County, graduating from Huntington North High School in 1977. Jim served as a military policeman in Desert Storm, and in Panama, Korea, and Germany as a career serviceman. Survivors include his mother – Jean Ellen Fleck of Huntington; two brothers – Donald E. (Judy) Fleck of Huntington and Steven D. (Pam) Fleck of Andrews; two sisters – Patricia “Patti” Fleck and Cynthia (Gary) Stout, both of Huntington; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He is preceded in death by his father – George Fleck, a brother – Gregory L. Fleck, paternal grandparents – Elmer and Dessie (Kline) Fleck, maternal grandparents – Russell W. and Lene (Herriman) Gaston. Please sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of James Allen Fleck.

privacy. Zachary D. Daniel, 30, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .08 or more. Michael D. Heitz, 19, Wabash, probation violation on possession of marijuana charge. Kimberly J. Watkins, 29, North Manchester, driving while suspended. Antonio Guevara, 27, North Manchester, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Charles D. Smith, 46, Logansport, writ of attachment for child support. Sandra K. Miller, 32, North Manchester, failure to appear for trespass. Daniel C. Stanton, 39, North Manchester, two counts misde-

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meanor invasion of privacy. Amanda Blevins, 29, North Manchester, writ of attachment for contempt. Keith A. Cone, 42, Urbana, misdemeanor invasion of privacy. Justin T. Woodward, 36, Parkville, Mass., felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000 and conspiracy to commit theft. Moriah J. Smith, 27, Mitchell, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation and felony petition to revoke probation. Michael E. Dalton, 39, Wabash, court order child in need of services. Dawn M. Miller, 40, Terre Haute, felony possession of child pornography. Travis A. Fettig, 31,

Mitchel D. ‘Mitch’ Howard Sr., 89 Retired from Street Department Dec. 15, 1926 – Feb. 8, 2016 Mitchel D “Mitch” Howard, Sr., 89, of Wabash, died at 8:50 am, Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at his home. He was born Dec. 15, 1926, in Salyersville, Ky., to Fred and Bertha (Allen) Howard. He is survived by his son, seven grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren, seven brothers and sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and services were Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

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Feb. 9 At 5:48 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brittany M. Harrison, 24, Wabash, was northbound on Vernon Street when she attempted to brake while traveling around a curve, slid and collided with a vehicle driven by Ivan P. Leahy, 53, Wabash. At 5:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Clayton E. Nimmo, 71, Wabash, was northbound on Vernon Street approaching the intersection of Columbus Street when he attempted to brake to stop and the vehicle began to slide. Nimmo then attempted to turn right while sliding and slid into the curb and building structure. At 11:01 a.m., a vehicle driven by Darcy J. Griggs, 39, Huntington, was eastbound on U.S. 24 at the

Accidents Feb. 6 At 3:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kyle W. Decker, 46, Wabash, was traveling west on Gillen Avenue when he exited the roadway and struck a Duke Energy utility pole. Decker then left the scene. Feb. 8 At 1:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Adrian Campbell, 78, Wabash, was attempting to back out of a parking spot in the Walmart parking lot when he collided with a vehicle driven by Jami R. Rose, 25, Decatur. At 11:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by James M. Hodge, 44, Greentown, was northbound on Carroll Street Bridge when the vehicle start-

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Former Wabash resident Eunice E. Reed, 94, Bowling Green, Ky., died at 1:15 a.m. Dec. 30, 2015, at Greenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was the daughter of the late William Lee Seely and Grace Penn Seely. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry L. Reed. Survivors include a son, two daughters, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were Jan. 2, at the J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home, Broadway Avenue chapel, Bowling Green, Ky.

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Velma M. White-Smith, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash County, passed away at 10:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born to the late Walter V. and Tessie (Garst) Hawley on June 13, 1922, in Wabash. Velma married Curtis Eugene White on Jan. 24, 1953, he passed away on Feb. 4, 1984, then married Jim Smith, who preceeded her in death. She was a member of Church of Christ at Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. Velma bowled in Wabash Ladies Civic League, was a square dancer, a member of Wabash Saddle Club and served as an officer, and Miss-SalaBash camping club. She loved to camp and enjoyed her family including her 35 nieces and nephews she helped raise. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Diana (David) Heath of LaFontaine; foster daughter, Mrs. Rosemary (Jennings) Gibson-Glenn of Thurmont, Md.; four grandchildren, Angela (Heath) Pier of Wabash, Suzanne (Heath) Schoby of Wabash, Sheri (Glenn) Schaffer of Virginia, and Lori (Glenn) Swick of Maryland; and eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash, with Josh Fennell officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorials are directed to Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992 or Life Center, 78 W. Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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intersection of SR 15 when he attempted to avoid a collision and ran off the roadway. Citations Feb. 4 Jason L. Dutton, 31, Wabash, operator never licensed. Feb. 5 Riley J. Myers, 19, Wabash, learnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s permit violation. Feb. 7 Patrick R. Barton, 21, Wabash, driving while suspended

infraction. Feb. 8 Andrew S. Conliff, 17, Wabash, leaving home without permission. Feb. 12 Miguel A. Hernandez, 20, Wawaka, speeding. North Manchester Accidents Feb. 7 At 2:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark

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Baker, 36, South Whitley, struck a utility pole on Market Street.

Citations Feb. 8 Christopher R. Robinson, 34, North Manchester, expired operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Robert C. Houlihan, 54, Wabash, speeding. Nathaniel R. Baker, 27, Marion, speeding. Beth A. Finnegan, 42, North Manchester, expired operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Kylie A. Spangle, 25,

Claypool, speeding. Michael W. Florey, 50, North Manchester, speeding. Bryce A. Roberts, 22, Kewanna, disregarding a stop sign. Raymond G. Morris, 33, North Manchester, speeding. Braden T. Timmons, 21, North Manchester, expired vehicle registration.

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Arrests Feb. 9 Amanda K. Acosta, 29, North Manchester, writ of attachment.

Feb. 11 Kirk W. Sanders, 46, Marion, failure to signal turn. Jami A. Heck, 33,

Fire Feb. 8 At 1:44 a.m., 300 block of West 2nd Street for medical

Cases Feb. 9 At 10:16 a.m., theft report taken in the 700 block of Thorn Street.

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assist. Feb. 9 At 7:53 a.m., 300 block of West 3rd Street for medical assist. Feb. 11 At 10:21 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Harold E. and Krystal G. Napier to John D. and Carol A.

Shepherd, warranty deed. Lisa Reed, Lisa Keirn and Chris Reed to Creekside Farms Inc., warranty deed. First Bank of Berne to Ronald D. Shepherd, corporate deed. Jordan K. Fox to Jordan K. Fox and Daniel E. Johnson, quitclaim deed. Kenneth W. Brown and Mary G. Gibbins to Kenneth W. Brown, Mary G. Gibbins and Brown & Gibbins Family Trust, quitclaim deed.

City Schools officials make case for referendum... continued from the front page works for every person,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I want to give you the lowdown on how weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to handle that to hopefully make it available to every person that has come here tonight to ask their question in a way that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfortable to them and then receive information. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What tonight is not a discussion or debate session,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are going to be follow up opportunities if you want to be part of a discussion group to dive in and plug and 7E OF F ER HEAR I NG be in that dialogue at future meetings.â&#x20AC;? AI D DEMO S

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ask questions and address concerns about the WCS Operating Fund Referendum, which will seek to implement a tax levy of 28 cent per $100 assessed valuation for the next seven years. The tax levy would assist with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating funds and retaining the current number of employees as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep up the cost of living and inflation for teachers and

staff,â&#x20AC;? according to Jason Callahan, superintendent. The School Board approved seeking the referendum, which will appear on the May ballot, at its Feb. 1 meeting. Clint Kugler, who acted as the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moderator, thanked the crowd of more than 80 residents for attending the forum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a large group, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one single format for Q and A that

125 Wabash High School students graduated and the school enrolled only 91 kindergarten students. The implemented tax levy, if approved by the voters, would only affect those living within the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district, and therefore can only be voted on and approved by citizens living in that district, according to Callahan. At the end of seven years, the implemented tax levy would end. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to raise it this year if we raise it I mean collectively from the vote,â&#x20AC;? Callahan said in response to a public comment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to ballot.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;going to be up to this communityâ&#x20AC;? if the tax levy will be implemented again in seven years, he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Again, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where this community (will be),â&#x20AC;? Callahan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we can meet, raise our enrollment, then no we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to do this. We go seven years and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a similar situation, I certainly would come

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back to this community and ask that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But again, this community gets to have that say and to have that vote.â&#x20AC;? During the question and answer session, the majority of voice concerns focused on the effects of an implemented tax levy among other questions about consolidation and the cost of living. One audience member asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are the property taxes the only tax option? Can the tax only be imposed on Homestead properties?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think so,â&#x20AC;? Callahan replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we looked at whatever schools or communities have done this, this is the process. So I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think rental properties or business properties can be exempted.â&#x20AC;? Attendee Lori Miller asked, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the enrollment decreases even more, will the tax levy increase and if the population increases and enrollment increases so the need will not be taxable, will the tax automatically stop?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t increase for seven years,â&#x20AC;? Callahan answered. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So that cannot be touched for seven years regardless of what else happens. When enrollment, if it (increases) and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m banking on it â&#x20AC;Ś if we can build that, continue to build then people will come and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re absolutely right, Lori. If we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need that money, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not just banking it away. We can decrease it, let me be clear.â&#x20AC;? Local Tim Price asked how will the tax increase affect the area and â&#x20AC;&#x153;is this something that we are considering consolidation?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a good

question,â&#x20AC;? Callahan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;because people maybe donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know this but we feel like thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s part of this conversation. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want that to get lost in this conversation though. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the things thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been asked is, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Okay Mr. Callahan, enrollmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dropping. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known enrollmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dropping in the county. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been dropping for some time.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; In fact, ours has leveled out better than in the county. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to talk about consolidation,â&#x20AC;? he continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is inevitable. We have to do it for our kids. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where it gets a little trouble, it takes two to tango. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to take any shots here, but I can just tell you that the Wabash City Schools Board and leadership would sit down tomorrow to have this conversation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Consolidation for us is on the table, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not on the table soon enough. So we get this done and the next step is that conversation.â&#x20AC;? If the referendum is voted down, does the school have an alternative plan, Paul Lewis asked Callahan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to come down to people,â&#x20AC;? Callahan replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cutâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I mean I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have another building to close. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to come down to weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have to cut jobs and if you go to that website you get some kind of breakdown and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working on some game plans on what that means, but people are going to lose their jobs.â&#x20AC;? Local resident Lisa Sodervick said she was saddened by the meetingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s turnout. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am a tax payer

plus I have a son as a teacher in the school system and I also have an eighth grader,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty disappointed seeing the lack of the public thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here and stuff Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been hearing, but for me as a tax payer, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care to pay higher taxes for my kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sadden (about) tonight is no one has talked about the teachers and their voice and the cuts theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been given and all the teachers that have been cut and that affects our students, the ratio, and that really bothers me. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So to me, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care to pay $50 a year or $100 a year,â&#x20AC;? she continued. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for my son and we need to take care of these teachers. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the ones also getting left behind in all of this. So I think thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot more that we need to figure out here than just raising our taxes for our teachers.â&#x20AC;? Callahan thanked Sodervick for her comment and added to it, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s people not programs.â&#x20AC;? If the referendum does not pass, approximately seven staff members or educators may lose their jobs, he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So we can talk all day long about Wabash Early College High School,â&#x20AC;? he continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teachers making that happen. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about creating college-going identities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a program called the Wabash County Promise. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementary teachers at O.J. Neighbours that are changing the directory of those kids by pouring love into them every day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So I appreciate that 100 percent.â&#x20AC;? For more information, visit voteyesforwabash.org.

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Housing & Urban Development S to Rick and Kim Robinson, warranty deed. Michael and Lynn Chapman to Rex Addair, warranty deed. James A. Shroyer to James A. and Katie J. Shroyer, quitclaim deed. Maxine Novak, Maxine Elliott and Sandra K. Elliott to Robert J. and Christopher Fairchild, warranty deed. Charles D. and Dela R. Glasener to Charles D. Glasener, warranty deed. Meredith E. Speicher to Meredith E. Speicher, Anita L. Ketchem, Colleen D. Gatzimos Reed and Colleen D. Gatzimos, quitclaim deed. Ralph Howard to Gregory A. and Emma Kieffer, warranty deed. Travis A. Schuler to Travis A. and Christa L. Schuler, quitclaim deed. Charles A. and Linda Nelson to Rickey J. L. Nelson and April M. Nelson, warranty deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Crossroads Bank, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Wells Fargo Bank N A, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Wells Fargo Bank N A, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to U.S. Bank Trust N A Trustee and LSF9 Master Participation Trust, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Jeffrey M. and Abigail E. Waldon, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Strategic Realty Fund LLC, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to JPMorgan Chase Bank N A, Sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Deutsche Bank National Trust and Ameriquest Mortgage Security, Sheriff ’s deed. Robert Courtney to Robert Courtney Sr. and Alecia M. Courtney, quitclaim deed. Bradley A. Weiss and Jessica M. Weiss to Bruce L. and Traci L. Horner, warranty deed. Tiffany L. Fulk to Charles E. Douglass, warranty deed. Jo Ann Hapner to Nancy Dozier, personal representation deed. Permits The following per-

mits were issued by the City of Wabash Planning Commission: Howard Compton, remodel. Bill Lisby, shed. SRT, raise roof. Anytime Fitness, sign. Cole Knight, renovation. Ken Combs, remodel. The following permits were issued by the Wabash County Plan Commission: Jeremy Boardman, screened porch. Marriage Licenses Jason A. Webb, 27, and Emily N. Osborn, 28. Chad A. Schlemmer, 40, and Alison J. Kelsey, 32. Mark K. Kline, 52, and Deborah A. Williams, 53.

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Anonymous takes stand in Wabash By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash man is asking locals to “wake up, stand up and be free” against the United States government. Since Thursday, Feb. 11, a local man who goes by Drew has dawned a Guy Fawkes mask and waved at passing vehicles at the corner of Cass and Stitt Streets. Drew is demonstrating against “corrupt” government and is taking his stand in Wabash because it’s his home, he told The Paper of Wabash County. “I’m standing up for the American people, to wake up, stand up, be free against our corrupt government,” he explained. “We are the American people.

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I have friends who are getting Anonymous masks and they’re going to stand beside me on these streets, on these corners.” Drew supports the nationally known group Anonymous, a loosely associated international network of activist entities. The group’s members commonly appear in public wearing Guy Fawkes masks to show unity. “Anonymous is a big thing in America,” he said. “We have a Facebook Anonymous Indiana page with 15,000 (people) and we have to stand up for our freedom. They’re taking it away little by little and united we stand together. “We’re tired of this segregation. We need integration. We are all Americans, we are

all one and we all stand anonymously.” As of Friday, Drew said he’s received a fair amount of local support for his demonstration. “People have stopped and talked to me,” he said. “A guy came by, gave me coffee and told me, ‘God bless you’ and thanked me for standing out here for his rights. People have stopped and are taking pictures. “Everybody’s honking at me, thanking me, waving at me. They’re just telling me this is a great thing and they’re going to start getting masks and standing with me.” Drew said he and his friends plan to start a “Fill the Street” campaign in America. “We’re going to fill

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Drew, supporter of the nationally known group Anonymous, stands on the sidewalk at the corner of Cass and Stitt Streets with his signs that say, “Wake Up. Stand Up. Be Free.” Drew, who did not provide his last name, said his demonstration was against “corrupt” government. Photo by Emma Rausch the street with Anonymous people,” he continued. “We’re going to fill the streets

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FORT WAYNE – A Wabash High School senior cooked his way past a field of more than 16 other Culinary Arts students from Indiana’s Region 2 contest at Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne on Jan. 30. Braxton Fox placed second in the Culinary Arts Division and received a silver medal and $500 scholarship.

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“He is a great talent in the kitchen and he will be going places. “Get your autographs now because of his talent you might not get one after he becomes a professional.” Luzadder has worked with Fox for one year in Heartland’s Prostart program. He called Fox “a good student who takes and follows directions and will

do more than his fair share.” Fox is polite and courteous, the chef continued, has accountability for his actions and has set long-range goals for himself in culinary arts. “He has excelled in class with good grades and application for the knowledge he has learned,” Luzadder said. “He is a Youngman who can

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His second-place finish qualifies him to advance to the state contest at the ivy Tech campus in Indianapolis on April 15-16 during the Skills USA Student Leadership Conference. “As a chef instructor it is so exciting to watch this bright young man becoming an aspiring young chef,” Heartland’s Chef Brad Luzadder said.

The Wabash County Animal Shelter announced the start of the Community Cat Program, which will allow the facility to spay and neuter 20 community cats. The program is sponsored by a $1,200 grant the facility recently received. Community cats are felines that are

friendly, are able to be handled and may eat at one or more houses in a neighborhood but do not belong to a family or individual. The purpose of the program is to reduce the number of cats reproducing and prevent the overpopulation of cats in the area. Two cats can have as many as 20,736 offspring in four ears

and can grow to 2,985,984 offspring in only six years, according to facility officials. The shelter also offers the Feral Cat Program for felines that are scared of people, cannot be handled and must be trapped with live traps only. Shelter personnel advise the facility has very limited resources for feral cats.

For either the Community Cat or Feral Cat Programs, felines must be dropped off at the shelter the night before the scheduled surgery and then picked up the afternoon of the surgery. For more information or if interested in either of these two programs, contact Doug Bogert at 260563-3511.

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L A F O N TA I N E SENIOR CENTER is inviting anyone who would enjoy playing euchre to come. They plan on playing every Monday and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. On Friday at the same time they play bridge. Monday, Feb. 8, there were eight people playing cards. Those who like to play cards should come out and enjoy the company. L A F O N TA I N E “ASHLAND DAYS” FESTIVAL committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Chris Benson representative from Indiana State Festivals Association was present and told the committee how they could improve their ad in the Indiana Festival Guide for next year. The ad should be to them by June 30. She told them about a workshop for all festivals committee people to be held in North Manchester at Center for History on April 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brandy Nelson was present and she has come up with some new ideas and she plans on doing some of them. So if she asks for help please say yes. The next meeting will be Tues. Feb. 23 6:30 p.m. in the Lion Room at the Community Building. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will again this year give out scholarships to a senior that lives in LaFontaine or Liberty Township. You may pick up an application at the Southwood High Guidance Office. This has been a community project of the LaFontaine Lions for many, many years. L A F O N TA I N E LITERARY CLUB met at the Troyer Memorial Library with Hostess Ethel Eib on Jan. 14. President Janice Dawes welcomed the members and Berti Huffschmidt’s special guest Nan Roe. As Hoosiers continue celebrating Indiana’s

Bicentennial Year, she opened the meeting by sharing information about former Indiana First Lady Judy O’Bannon’s life including the fact that she was the first woman to be admitted to the Louisville Presbyterian T h e o l o g i c a l Seminary. Mrs. O’Bannon attended for one year as the only female in a class of 400 males. President Dawes then led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and The American’s Creed. The roll call was answered by 15 members noting favorite Indiana authors including: Booth Tarrington, Rebecca Lord, former Lafontaine teachers Una Thompson McClurg and Robert Humbert, Elizabeth Friermood, Norman Bridewell, Michael Koryta, LaFontaine’s own Melody S. Deal, Colleen Coble, Lloyd C. Douglas, James E. Davis, Oral Winger, Gene Stratton Porter, Johnny Gruell, Lew Wallace, Jean Shepherd, Wabash historian Ron Woodward, John Greene, Cara Pytman, Lisa Stella and Karen Sundrum. Minutes of the November and December meetings were read by Secretary Jane Ridgeway and they were approved. Treasurer Jean Gilbert gave the Treasurer’s Report and it was approved. She stated the collection for Rolling Meadows Health Care was $64.50 for the month of December. The recent collection for LaFontaine United Methodist Food Pantry was $90.55. S e c r e t a r y Ridgeway read a thank you from the activity director at Rolling Meadows and Treasurer Gilbert shared a thank you from the Troyer Memorial Library Board for recent donations sent. Beth Loschiavo thanked the group for their support and donations to the Food Pantry on behalf of the LUMC, sharing that this past year the Food Pantry has served 26 families, feeding 93 mouths and was able to provide Christmas dinner baskets for 15 families in the community. Under old business, Patricia Walters was

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asked “Where’s Waldo?” and gave an update on the home found for her stray kitten. Under new business, President Dawes (per the bylaws) opened the floor for nominations for treasurer for the 201617. Following much discussion (and persuasion) Berti Huffschmidt nominated Beth Loschiavo, seconded by Patricia Walters, who then moved the nominations be closed, seconded by Sally Arven. Beth was elected on a vote of 13 ayes and 2 nays. Some items of interest shared by the members were: Patricia Waltersis scheduled for surgery in Indianapolis on Feb. 11; Berti Huffschmidt has taken her house off the market and plans to stay in LaFontaine; Linda Kuester shared that her Mother-inlaw passed away peacefully at the end of December. just shy of her 103 birthday. The business meeting closed with the club members repeating the Club Collect. Janice Dawes then turned the meeting over to Berti Huffschmidt who told us the origin of the old phrase “Mind your on beeswax” and then introduced her friend Nan Roe who presented a very interesting program on “The Life Cycle of the Honeybee Family.” Nan explained the different types of bees (Queen Bee, Worker Bees and Drones) as well as their functions within the family.” Nan explained the different types of bees complete with samples of the hives, stacks and racks as well as a style show of the modern attire of a beekeeper. Nan and her husband David started beekeeping as 4-H projects with their children. Their friend, former Wabash Mayor Jim Vice, encouraged and mentored them as they continued to expand their hives and their passion for beekeeping following retirement and their move to the family farm near Lagro. Ethel served refreshing pineapple pudding pie and snacks with tea while all enjoyed a time of fellowship. L A F O N TA I N E TOWN PARK MEETING will be on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m. in the Lion Room

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Local EMA to host amateur emergency radio class By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash County E m e r g e n c y Management and Miami County Amateur Radio Clubs will be hosting ama-

teur emergency radio class beginning Tuesday, Feb. 23. Hosted by the Wabash County E m e r g e n c y Management Agency (EMA), the class is intended to “spur” new interest in the

local club and amateur radio, which is also referred to as ham radio. “The Amateur Radio Club of Wabash County has been around for a long time,” said Keith Walters, EMA director and class instructor. “We’re trying to re-spur interest in amateur radio, get some new members, get some old members to come back and get the club to be a bit more active again and the way to do that is to put on one of these classes.” Class participants will receive their “Technician” license at the end of the class and participate in local amateur radio activities including ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) and publicservice communications for special events in the community.

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Participants also have the opportunity to become a RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) volunteer and provide communications support for the local EMA. “Amateur radio is kind of neat,” Walters said. “Cellular technology has kind of hurt it over the years. Farmers used to get their amateur license so they could talk back and forth from the shop to the field and now with the cellphones they just dial it and talk. “So we’re just trying to reintroduce the community into amateur radio.” Class attendees will also participate in area ARES and RACES Storm Spotting. “Last night (Thursday, Feb. 11),

we had the Sky Spotter, Storm Spotter class down at the Honeywell Center,” Walters said. “A lot of the sky watcher, warner individuals, they get into amateur radio and when a storm’s coming, they get their radios out and talk with each other about what they’re seeing in the sky and communicate that then back to the emergency managers or the National Weather Service, which actually has amateur radio equipment up there in Webster. “So the amateur radio operators are out there and telling them what they’re seeing. So, it’s just a quick way to communicate.” It is still important to know how to use a ham radio, according

to Walters. “Amateur radio, a lot of it is battery operated,” he said. “It can be run off of solar (power). So in a disaster – and I’m talking say an earthquake or a tornado where their cellular towers were taken down by the tornado – so in a true disaster, amateur radio, they’ve got radios that they can utilize to send messages to other places when the cellular phones, the Internet can’t be used. “So if all else fails, these guys and gals have radio equipment to communicate with.” The classes will run for eight weeks from Feb. 23 to April 12 on Tuesdays from 6:309:30 p.m. Interested individuals must register for the class by Friday, Feb. 19. To register,

contacting Bill McAlpin (WD9GIU) at 765-244-0511 or email billmcalpin@comcast.net and he will email a registration form. The class fee will be $35, which includes the approved textbook “HamRadioSchool.co m Technician License Book,” or $15 for students who have their own copies of the textbook. Textbooks are available online at hamradioschool.com or on amazon.com. Registration and payment must be received by Friday, Feb. 19. The classes will take place at the Wabash County EMA office in the Wabash County Court House located at 1 W. Hill St. in Wabash. Students must use the west entrance of the Court House to enter.

Auditions planned for ‘Light Up the Town’ By The Paper staff Auditions for “Light Up the Town,” a new musical celebrating Wabash as the first electrically lighted city in the world, will take place in the Crystal Room at the Honeywell Center on Saturday, Febr.27, from 2 to 6 p.m., and on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Those auditioning should bring a piece of music that they would like to sing to audition. A pianist will be provided. There are non-singing roles as

well. This is an ensemble show with parts for all ages. As a way to celebrate Indiana’s Bicentennial, Susan Jones, a retired music teacher, has written a musical based on events that took place leading up to that historical moment when Wabash became the first electrically lighted city in the world. The show will be performed on Aug. 12-14. The musical play takes place in 1880 as the Wabash community argues about whether it should

experiment with placing electric lights on the new courthouse. The city council worries whether they will be the laughing stock of Indiana, or whether they will make Wabash the first electrically lighted city in the world. The two Wabash newspapers are on opposite sides of the matter. The women in town think there are other things higher on the priority list. They also decide they want to form a group to discuss interesting and educational things.

(This group was Round Table, which is still meeting today, 136 years later!) Of course, there is a romance also. Kim Grogg Marin is returning to her hometown from New York to direct the play. She has made her living as an actor, director, choreographer and cabaret singer. John Corso, the former art director of Universal Studios in Hollywood, is designing the sets, and Mary DeLauter is designing the costumes.

Lincoln Citizen Day planned Feb. 21 By The Paper staff A Lincoln Citizen Day for Cub Scouts will take place Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. Activities will actually begin on Feb. 20

when Scouts will be able to camp at the Honeywell Scout Cabin near the former Wabash Country Club. Sunday’s activities begin with a 10 a.m. scavenger hunt. Along the way, the

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pate in five stations during the event – the U.S. Flag, U.S. Coins, American Tall Talks, Scouting History, Local Hero and Local Government. At each station, Scouts will learn things such as the history of the flag and how to fold and handle it, learning the parts and markings of coins, and how local citizens can be heroes, and how to recognize local heroes in their own community. A 3:10 p.m., a program, complete with a flag ceremony and presentations by Scouting and local officials will begin, followed by a parade to the Wabash County Courthouse at 3:30 p.m.

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Indiana Slab Masters to host Classic By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Indiana Slab Masters Crappie Club will host its two-day, season-ending fishing classic on Oct. 1-2 at the Mississinewa and Salamonie reservoirs. But before the event wraps up the group’s 2016 fishing tourney season, the group will host a membership drive and a day of seminars at Bozarth Recreation Resort. The event will be March 5, with seminars planned at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. at Bozarth’s. Topics for the free seminars are Crappie Tips and Techniques with Charlie Hildreth and Hook, Line and Singer (Tying Leaders) with Myron Etchison. The seminar coincides with an annual sale at Bozarth Country Store, local Slab Masters member Steve Jeffers noted. “Ryan (Pershing, Bozarth Country Store manager,) has an annual big sale,” Jeffers noted. “He’s got a great big room there in the back, and he just fills it full of fishing tackle, terminal tackle, lures, bait, rods, reels. “So one of the things we’re doing is having a membership

drive to kind of get people interested.” He said many from Wabash, Peru, Huntington, Marion and Kokomo fish the reservoirs for crappie. “We want them to know that this opportunity is available for them to fish the Slab Masters,” Jeffers continued. “Then what’s going to happen is we’re going to have someone to this tournament … they’re going to hear about it and they’re going to want to fish in it.

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The regular season rolls on. Only 2 weeks remain in the regular season and the sectional pairings will be drawn this coming weekend at the IHSAA Offices in Indianapolis. As was the case with the girls, all 4 Wabash County high school basketball teams will be grouped in the same sectional. Manchester will be the host school. On Tuesday, there are three games as Northfield travels to Maconaquah, Adams Central hosts Southwood and Wabash hosts Eastbrook. On Friday, Manchester travels to Columbia City while Southwood will be at Northfield where the Wabash WebTV crew will bring you that game. Then on Saturday Southwood e n t e r t a i n s Maconaquah and

BILL BARROWS Blackford travels to Wabash. The Wabash WebTV broadcast team will provide you with a type of media that is 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, Troy Miller, Chandler Jones and yours truly as well as our tech and support staff, Steven Weir and

Julie Schnepp, thanks for tuning in! Also on Thursday night, join all of us at 6 p.m. for “Hot Air,” our 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. Join Wabash WebTV for exciting action of Indiana High School athletics. The Wabash WebTV schedule will be published in The Paper of Wabash County. 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.

The Indiana Slab Masters was started in 2010 by a group that enjoyed fishing for crappies. “It was started to provide Indiana crappie fishing enthusiasts an opportunity to fish an Indiana tournament trail at affordable prices,” local member Steve Jeffers said. “Our tournaments are all fished on Indiana waters throughout the state. We strive to provide a fun, competitive fishing environment, promoting camaraderie and sportsmanship in a small club atmosphere.” The October tourney culminates a 10tourney season that begins March 28 at Geist Reservoir. The group will be at the Mississinewa and Salamonie reservoirs on Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12 for one of its regularly

Steve Jeffers (left) and Bob Land show off some of the fish they caught in a tourney last year on the Mississinewa Reservoir. Photo provided scheduled tourneys. Most tourneys have about 70 or 80 people participating. Tourneys take place about every two weeks. Membership in the organization is $30 per person; those 17-years and younger may join for free. Tourney fees are $40 per boat, generally with two people per boat. Those with minors who are members may have three people, Jeffers noted. The limit on fishing

rods is six per boat. Jeffers and Land generally fish in about 10 or 12 events annually. They fish in both Indiana Slab Masters and in Crappie USA events, as well. “We don’t go to far away,” Jeffers said of their fishing tourneys. “We generally finish in the middle of the pack.” Asked if they have any secrets to fishing, Land replied with a laugh, “There’s no secret.”

Jeffers quickly added, “We need to find out the secrets of the guys who catch the big ones.” Prior to the Classic’s start, participants will attend a Sept. 30 banquet at the Wabash Knights of Columbus Hall that is catered by Poole’s Meat Market. “Awards are presented that evening,” Jeffers said. “Many door prizes are awarded and a great meal is enjoyed by all.”

Wabash Little League expands to Denver area By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Little League is expanding this year. Youngsters that live in the North Miami School District will now be eligible to play in the Wabash Little League. The youngsters have been able to play in the local league in past years, Little League President Bryan Dillon noted. However, the league was required to obtain a waiver to play. In addition, the youngsters were unable to play in postseason All-Star tourneys. Under Little League International guidelines, players are eligible to play in a local league “as long as they live within our

boundaries or they attend a school within our boundaries,” Dillon continued. With the annexation of the area into the Wabash Little League, the youngsters will no longer need a waiver and are eligible for post-season play. Dillon noted that several years ago there was a Little League in Miami County. However, that no long exists and the youngsters in the Denver area can participate in the North Miami Youth League. “The youngsters can play in both leagues if scheduling isn’t a problem,” Dillon noted. He is unsure how many youngsters from the Denver area will participate in the Wabash league. He

did note, though, that two teams have already committed to playing in the 13-16*. The league, formerly the 13-15 year old league, will now allow those who are 16 years of age to play, as long as they played on a team when they were 15. The change in the Wabash league’s boundary had to be approved by Little League, Dillon noted. It had to go through the Central Region office, eventually ending up at Little League headquarters in Williamsport, Pa. “They had some concerns,” he said, noting that league officials were concerned that the locals were targeting the North Miami area because it was filled with top players. “We

had to assure them that we just wanted the kids to have the opportunity to play Little League baseball.” Because of questions raised with the North Miami expansion, Dillon said it might be some time before the local league considers incorporating the Peru area into the Wabash program. Peru is associated with Cal Ripken and Babe Ruth baseball organizations. Also new this year is the American League teams, much like the National League teams, will be selected via draft. Registration and tryouts are planned on Feb. 28 and March 6 at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School.

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February 17, 2016

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie’s “2016 Cowboy Gathering” will take place Saturday, Feb. 27 from 5:30-8 p.m. Meet at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center where participants will have a bowl of stew and learn all the specifics of touring the Gettysburg battlefield on horseback. Please bring a side dish to share and table service. Donations are accepted. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Please call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127 for more information and to register. Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. On Monday, March 7, there is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register and for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive

Sebrena Cline 260-982-8800 nmanchestertalks @gmail.com

FIREHOUSE CHILI COOKOFF to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be Saturday, Feb 29, from noon until 5 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce office and the Congregational Christian Church.

Services at 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Weather,” will take place Wednesday, March 9. Come learn about weather that is constantly changing in the state of Indiana. Pre-school programs are designed for preschool-aged children and their adults. There will be two identical programs held from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Please call 260-4682127 to register and for more information. Salamonie’s Second Saturday program will present “Science Fun” on Saturday, March 12, from 1-3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. Learn how certain materials react to one another or how they flow between different mediums. Record what you see in your own lab notebook. This program will fulfill requirements for Bear, Super Science, Wolf, Grow Something, Tiger, and Backyard Jungle. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. Please pre-register by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center winter hours are as follows: Closed Tuesdays Nov. 2, 2015 through April 3, 2016; Wednesday-Monday open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION are Entry fee is $15. Local celebrities will serve as judges selecting first, second and third places with a Fan Favorite. Folks are invited to stop by the Firehouse on Feb 20 to taste the entries and pick their favorite. A donation of $5 is suggested. For more information contact JP Freeman at 9822882. WABASH COUNTY TRANSIT SURVEY Living Well in Wabash County in partnership with the Rural Transit Assistance Program is conducting a survey to determine where riders and community members see opportu(continued on page 22)

Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. for the children of the Lagro community. Many different free activities along with free refreshments are provided to the children of Lagro which range in ages from first grade to junior high. The Volunteer Librarian is Carolyn Hegel and the Assistant Volunteer Librarian is Penny Davidson; both will do their best to get any book for you that the library may not currently have on their shelves. Also, if there are those in the community who would like to see the library open more hours, please let them know. You may contact Carolyn by calling 260-782-2397. If there is a need for more hours of library operation, volunteers would be needed to accomplish this, so this may be an opportunity for those in the community to volunteer for a worthy venture. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly

Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH usually conducts mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.; but for the months of January, February, and March there will be no Sunday Mass due to the winter weather season. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon street. They also offer a new time for Celebrate Life Recovery, which is Thursdays at 7 p.m. with an additional CLR Support Group at noon on Wednesdays. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. OFFICIALS AT THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wish to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help they would not be able to continue. They are open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260-571-9064 for more

information or questions. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY to: Scott and Julie Hendry, Feb. 11; Earl and Carol Good, Feb. 25. A big congratulation’s go out to them! F E B R U A R Y BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Thelma Sanchez, Feb. 9; Bill Miller, Feb. 12; Josh Gidley, Feb. 20; Andrew Frieden, Feb. 21; Dylan Ivy, Feb. 28. Happy birthday to all! YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “In life it is sometimes better to keep things simple. In the sport of tennis, simplicity is the key to consistency. Simplify everything you do right down to the bare essentials. When you’ve got an opponent down, slam the door by going with your best strokes and best plan. Your best strength should be that you don’t have any weaknesses. In life just like on the tennis court, you don’t need to be the best in everything,

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Waas, Retired MU History Professor; 10:15-11 a.m. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING - Danna Walter, North Manchester Master Gardener: “Master Gardener Program and Their Gardens.” Feb. 17 8:309:20 MEDTALK – Dr. Wilbur McFadden, MD, retired physician from North Manchester: Being Mortal; 9:30-10:30 NEWSTALK– David Waas, Retired MU History Professor. BASKET WEAVING CLASS: Instructor Peg Herendeen will lead a class for beginners through experienced weavers on Saturday, March 12, at 9:30 a.m. at the Public Library Blocher Room. Three baskets will be offered to choose from: Cherokee Storage Basket ($38), Medium Storage Basket ($24) or the Catch all Basket ($18). Registration and fees can be paid at the Public Library prior to the class. LIBRARY HAP-

P E N I N G S : Upcoming programs hosted at the library include Coloring for Adults on Thursday, Feb 18, from 3:30-5 p.m. The Lego Club will meet from 4-5 p.m. in the Story Room on Feb. 18. Kids ages 5-12 can use and stretch their imaginations, attention span, memory, and creativity by building and exploring with LEGO bricks. All materials will be provided. Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. On Saturday, Feb 20, the E-reader tinker station will be open from 10 a.m.-noon.

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nity for improvement. “We want to build upon our efforts to modernize our transit system through technology to be able to expand for the purpose of connecting disadvantaged and low income individuals, veterans, seniors, youths and others with local workforce Training, Employment centers, health care and other vital services…,” according to Beverly Ferry. Living Well in Wabash County applied for, and received, a grant from National Rural Transportation Assistance Program (NRTAP). The goal of the Transportation Service Planning Project is to increase mobility and quality of life for all Wabash County residents. Please take the survey that fits you and please share the links with others. Living Well operates Wabash County Transit, which is a Wabash County United Fund

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grams. PARTING SHOTS: “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Abraham Lincoln NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

Come test out the library’s Kindle Fire and Nook! No registration required. All ages. On the same day a Kid’s Movie Matinee: “Shawn the Sheep: The Movie” will be held 2 p.m. in the Story Room. Events on Thursday, Feb 25, include Arts and Crafts from 2:153:15 p.m. in the Story Room and Coloring for Adults from 3:30-5 p.m. The library is hosting its very first painting party “Cookies & Canvas” at 6:30 p.m. Much like “Wine & Canvas” and “Painting with a Twist!,” this program

will lead participants through a fairly simple painting tutorial while they enjoy the company and of their friends along with some delicious refreshments. This event is for adults 18plus. Spots are limited. Important note: Participants must sign up for this event at the main circulation desk and pay a non-refundable, $8 per person, fee upon signup. This fee is to help with the cost of materials. All ages welcome! Contact the Library at 982-4773 for information about these and other pro-

998-2863 for more information. There will be an informational meeting in March. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: On Feb. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, there will be a coloring contest for children ages 3-6 years and a Lego building contest for children ages 7-12. Both will be in celebration of the library’s 100th year in their current Carnegie building. There will be judging and prizes, as well as refreshments. During the month of

F e b r u a r y, patrons are invited on a “Blind Date with a Book.” Specially selected titles are wrapped, with only a dating profile displayed to give readers a hint to the type of book they would be getting. These graduate: Effie events are First sponsored by Hoffman, 1884. She was the first the Ken graduate of Roann High School. G r a n d s t a f f The photo is from the 1962 Roannual yearbook.

Memorial Fund. For more information, call 765-833-5231. THE ROANN FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold its annual all-you-caneat grilled tenderloin meal on Feb. 27 from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Roann Community Building. There is a donation requested for this fundraiser. Hot dogs will be available for children, and children under the age of 5 eat free. Carry-outs will be available. THE ROANN COVERED BRIDGE Lions Club met on Feb. 4 at the Town Hall. The meeting began with members reciting the pledge to the American flag. President Keith Ford welcomed everyone and introduced guest Zone chairman, Dave Rogers. The Lions Club will be selling donuts at the Wabash County fair again this year, the July 4th (weekend) tractor pulls and the festival. The club needs more volunteers to help with this project. They would (continued on page 24)

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Clark family overwhelmed by community support By Shaun Tilghman news@nmpaper.com

Kenny and Kathie Clark, and their sons Brian and Chris, have always taken pride in being part of a closeknit community like North Manchester, but even they admit that the recent outpouring of love and support from their fellow community members took them by surprise. On Jan. 23, the local Moose Family Center hosted a benefit for Brian, 37, who is in the debilitating stages of Multiple Sclerosis. The event featured a freewill donation hog roast dinner and a live auction conducted by “Mr. Action Auctioneer” JP Pitts, as well as music and dancing. Donations for the auction were accepted at the Moose in the weeks leading up to the benefit, which was planned as a fundraiser to help the family purchase a transport vehicle and

furnish Brian’s apartment with handicapaccessible equipment. “We struggled for a little while because Brian needed some things that we were just not financially able to get him,” said Mrs. Clark, “and really he needed them in a timelier manner than we were going to be able to suit. We hated to do it though, because it’s very hard and very humbling to ask somebody for things that you can’t provide.” The Clarks went on to say that one of the invaluable perks of having the benefit at the Moose was that the club has so many members who are willing to offer their help and to come together in order to make a difference in the lives of others. “People were coming and asking what they could do as soon as they heard there was a need, even before we had officially put word out that we were going to do this,” Mrs. Clark said.

“It wasn’t just Moose members either, it was the whole community, which is just exceptional, and the church was phenomenal in their support as well – it was truly overwhelming. “We ended up with over 100 items, and it was amazing because there were just so many different types of things donated. We raised over $14,000 just from the auction, and the neat thing was that several people bid on and won items then donated them back to be auctioned again.” Brian Clark appreciated everyone’s efforts. “I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all,” he said. “Everything that people did to help, everything that people gave, and the turnout that we had, it was all just incredible. I can’t say much more than that, because I really just don’t know how to put it all into words. It’s not a fun situation to be in, but

it’s been amazing to see how many people care and want to do something to help.” Mrs. Clark added, “We are extremely grateful and we have so much more gratitude than we could ever express. We just don’t know how to say thank you to every single person. Hopefully people will understand how much we appreciate what they’ve done and if we weren’t able to thank them personally then hopefully they know we made the best effort possible.” The Clarks also said that a crew in the area has already volunteered its time and labor for the construction work needed to make Brian’s living area handicap-accessible. “The fact that those people are willing to donate their time doing a job that they normally get paid for is just awesome,” Mrs. Clark said. “We actually had another gentleman that donated his time, and every-

“Mr. Action Auctioneer” JP Pitts, and his wife, Dana, conduct the auction of over 100 items during the benefit for Brian Clark, and his family, held Jan. 23 at the North Manchester Moose Family Center. Photo by Eric Christiansen thing he needed for materials, to custom build a shower for Brian. “He can roll his wheelchair into the shower and get over to a bench, and then there is also plenty of turnaround space. We are very fortunate to have people that care

so much about Brian and our family. “We’re still trying to get a van or some sort of vehicle that we can have a lift in. That’s one thing we’re definitely looking into, but at the same time we’re pretty sure we can’t afford the new ones, so it will

take a little time to find what we’re looking for at a price that we can manage. “ All the Clark family members expressed immense gratitude for the overwhelming support from the community they love to call home.

Art Guild to host workshop By The Paper staff The pre-registration deadline is Feb. 20 for Terry Armstrong’s watercolor painting workshop, to take place Thursday, March 10.

Sponsored by the Wabash Art Guild, all interested artists are invited to attend the workshop at the Wabash Christian Church, corner of Hill & Miami Streets in Wabash. Set-up starts at 8:30 a.m.,

and class will begin at 9 a.m. There will be a lunch break, and participants should bring their own sacklunch. The workshop will continue until about 4 p.m. For pre-registra-

tion information, call 260-563-7690. Armstrong will teach some basics, and share his techniques in realism and abstraction. All levels of painters are welcome and will learn from this expe-

MU to present opera dinner theater By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y

Department of Music presents an opera dinner theater featuring “Green Eggs and Ham” by Kapilow and “Don Giovanni” by Mozart

Show dates are at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 19-21, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus.

Heart Smart Program planned By The Paper staff The Purdue U n iv e r s i t y ’ s C o o p e r a t i v e Extension program will present Be Heart Smart on four Mondays beginning in late February. Classes will take place from noon to 1p.m. on Feb. 22, Feb.

29, March 14 and March 28 at the Parkview Wabash Hospital Forum. Participants should feel free to bring sack lunches to the program. There is a $5 donation for handouts and refreshments for all four lessons. The donation is payable

during the first lesson. The pre-register, call the Extension office, 260-563-0661, ext. 1408, or email Teresa Witkoske, Wabash County Health & Human Services Educator, at twitkoske@purdue.ed u before Feb. 17.

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Tickets are $12 for students and $18 for adults. Call 269-9825426 for reservations. The evening’s menu includes apricot glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, fresh green beans, tossed salad, dinner rolls, a beverage and custard pie with homemade whipped topping.

rience. Holding a Bachelor of Arts Degree in both fine art and commercial art from Indiana University Purdue University – Fort Wayne, Armstrong has instructed many college art courses and watercolor workshops. His work has captured many hon-

ors in numerous art exhibits. The Wabash Art Guild promotes the study, appreciation, encouragement, and welfare of art, and civic art improvements; sponsoring art lectures, exhibits, or demonstrations for members and for the public.

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PAM’S CAFE in Urbana officially closed on Feb. 6 after nineteen years. This meeting place will be missed and the community thanks Pam and her son, Jeremy, for providing a place for those in Urbana to meet for so many years. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH is going to continue to meet at the Rock City Cafe in Wabash. Those meeting on Feb. 10 at Rock City were: Chad and Peggy Dilling, Eileen Weck, Helen Dawes, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Carol Layne, Larry and Nancy Meyer, and Mark Meyer. Anyone is welcome to drop in and join the group for good food and conversation. The group begins to meet around 7:30 a.m. and order about 8 a.m. NORTHFIELD FRESHMEN ORIEN-

Spelling Bee participants: Sharp Creek students who won the school’s spelling bee and represented Sharp Creek at the County Spelling Bee were (from left) Karson Pratt, James Rugg, MeKenya Barrus, Brooklyn Stout and Zoe Fisher. Photo provided TATION is Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Northfield auditorium. This is for all eighth grader students and their parents. (Note time change!) ECHO RACING FEB. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. For more information call Michael Snell at 260-774-3665. URBANA LIONS CLUB met on Feb. 8 in the Community Room of the Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home for their annual Valentine’s celebration. Fifteen Lion

members, nine Lion spouses, and two guests enjoyed a dessert carry-in. The program was a Mini Antiques Road Show with Jerry Mills, the owner of Log Cabin Antiques in Roann, and local artist Bill Stouffer. Jerry and Bill brought some unusual antiques to tell about and then told about the items that were brought by those attending. Thanks to Bonita and Michael Snell and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast for providing the drinks and the room set up. The

“guess the number of candies in the jar” contest provided by Michael Snell was won by Jan Mills. Others present were: Joe and Barb Adams, Ron and Shirley Anderson, Ike and Fran Binkerd, Orville and Martha Chamberlain, John and Judy Eltzroth, Luke and Darleen Hunt, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Lana and Jerry Long, Gene and Julie Miller, Lowell and Claudia Rosen, and a future new Urbana Lions Club member, Alan Coverdale.

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The Club’s next business meeting is Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Urbana Community Building. NORTHFIELD SENIOR NIGHT is Feb. 19 for boys’ basketball, band, and cheerleading following the boys junior varsity and varsity boys’ basketball teams, which will be playing county rival Southwood. This would be a great night to show your support of the Northfield students. The JV game begins at 6:15 p.m. NORSE HONOR STUDENTS for the first week of February were Fayth Leming for the junior high and Ash Heitz for the high school. Teacher of the week was Boo Salb. WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Feb. 5 were Matt Linkenhoker who was nominated by Mr. Nevil for showing great rhythm in music, and Brihanna Boocher who was nominated by Mrs. Dale for doing her math without being reminded. SHARP CREEK DATES: Feb. 25 Math Bowl competition at the Honeywell Center at 5 p.m. Feb. 29 to March 11 - ISTEP Part 1 Applied Skills Test Window is open. (ISTEP testing still needs to be done this school year. ISTEP testing will not be

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done next year.) March 9 - third quarter. March 18 - No School unless needed for Make Up Day No.3. URBANA YOKE PARISH: Feb. 21 - The annual congregational meeting will be after the morning worship service. Don’t forget the April 17 fundraiser featuring artistic items and home made food made by members of the Urbana Yoke Parish congregation. Anyone is welcome to come to the light lunch before the 12:30 p.m. auction. If you have any questions, call Carol Krom. More details will be given closer to this April event. METRO LEAGUE SIGN UP AFTER FEB. 13: Anyone wanting to sign up for the Urbana Metro League after Feb. 13 should contact Mary Ann Mast at 260-3779475. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Jonathan Fawley, Jeff Warnock, Harold Christie, Dean Dawes, Lois and Dean Haupert, Carolyn and Craig Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Glen and Ruth Summers, Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, JoAnne and Roscoe Weaver, Mark Coppler, Naomi Cunningham, Larry Urschel, Lillian Maurer, and Ardis Witkoske. Nancy Eads called

me on Feb. 9 to say that she is home. She would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers during the last three months. John Dawes is home from the hospital and continuing his recuperation at home. Doc Baer is now in Room 127 at Wellbrooke. BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 18 - Janet Sparks, Taylor Campbell. Feb. 19 - Matthew Miller, Cindy Runkel. Feb. 20 - Joanna Myers. Feb. 21 - Ed Fitch, Dale Gray. Feb. 22 Donna Koerner, Morris Baker, Kean Ward. Feb. 23 Beverly Schnepp, Ann Driscoll, Timothy Quinn, Marilynn Miller, and Lois Haupert. Lois would appreciate receiving cards and/or notes from their Urbana friends. Feb. 24 is also Dean and Lois’s wedding anniversary! Their address is 6143 N 150 E, Urbana, IN 46990. Feb. 24 Brenda Sellers. A N N I V E R SARIES: Feb. 19 Bud and Connie Winters. Feb. 24 Dean and Lois Haupert. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992-7732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net, or by calling 260-377-9475.

Roann News... continued from page 9 like to see the youth get involved which would be a great community outreach for them. It was moved and passed by unanimous vote that the Lions Club pulls be invitation pulls and there will be no written contracts signed by any groups to participate in the tractor/trucks pulls. It should also be known that everyone who took part in last year’s pulls will be invited to participate again this year. Invitations will be mailed out and everyone receiving an invitation is welcome to pull at this year’s tractor/truck pulls. The two pulls scheduled for this year are the July 4th weekend and the Roann Covered Bridge Festival pull, both sponsored by the Roann Lions Club. Keith Ford informed the members that six poles have been donated to the pull field to attach signs for adver-

tising. The poles that are already at the pull field will be moved to the east side of the track for better sound. Dave Rogers came to award members Monarch Chevron pins for their service in the years as club members. The following people have been Lions Club members for 10 years: Mark Dyson, Don Everest and Russell Krom. 15 year member: Harold Corn, 20 year members are: Vonell Krom and Danny S h o e m a k e r . Congratulations to all these members who have served in the Lions Club. Dave complimented the club on how the club has grown and always enjoys coming to the Roann Covered Bridge Festival each fall. Members present were: Keith Ford, Harold and Bonnie Corn, Rick Morris, Bill Palmer, Dan Shoemaker, Vonell Krom, Roger and Donna Harman, Pam

Wooden and Andy Tyler. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Jeff Slee, Alexander Scott Hentgen, Nancy Vigar, Kimberly Baer, Paige Nichole Cooley, Kenneth Emley, Ashlie Koch, Todd Krom, Bob Kramer, Rex Vigar, Penelope Galley, Jessica Beals, Bobby Haecker, Finn Fairchild, Kammi Hall, Kaylee Marie Hall, and Peggy Myers. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Malverne Winters. 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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Farm to table bill facing tough fight, senator says By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A farm to table measure that cleared the Indiana House of Representatives likely won’t be heard in Indiana Senate, State Sen. Jim Banks told The Paper of Wabash County. “There’s a Senate bill and a House bill that are exactly the same,” Banks said Saturday following a legislative update sponsored by the Wabash County Farm Bureau. “The Senate bill didn’t get a hearing. “The House bill went to the same (Senate) committee, so if the chairman is consistent, and I don’t have any reason to believe he won’t be, I’m not

aware that the House bill will get a hearing either.” The measure prohibits farms from selling food directly to restaurants and was passed by the Indiana House in early February. It would impact the work of the J.J. Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester. While the measure may not get a hearing in the Senate, it doesn’t mean the matter is dead. “Even if it doesn’t get a hearing and passes out of the Senate, the language is still live,” Banks said. “The legislative process allows the bill to be amended into a committee report. So, the issue isn’t over until the end of the session.” The senator acknowledged that it is

a controversial measure for those for and against the bill. “I see both sides of the issue,” Banks said. “I was the author of the original bill that allowed the Hawkins to sell poultry to restaurants. They fall within an exemption. They’re the only farm (to do so) in the state, and I support their ability to do what they’re doing and will continue to fight for them.” State Rep. David Wolkins, who voted against the measure in the House, also addressed the issue during his 20-minute presentation. The issue came up as part of a study committee last summer, Wolkins said. “There were a number of people on the committee that could-

n’t believe that they were selling chickens that weren’t inspected basically on a daily basis,” he said. “So they filed a bill both in the Senate and the House.” The discussion on the House bill, he continued, was probably the lengthiest discussion the House had on any measure this year. The Hawkins farm is inspected twice annually, Wolkins noted, “and they’ve never had any problems there.” Indiana Farm Bureau and Purdue University are the main proponents of the bill, he continued, citing food safety as their main concern. “They want them inspected like everyone else,” Wolkins said. “Their chickens need to go to a processor and

State Sen. Jim Banks (right) makes a point Saturday morning while State Rep. David Wolkins listens during a discussion sponsored by the Wabash County Farm Bureau. Photo by Joseph Slacian have the processor sell it to the restaurants. “In 47 years there’s never been a problem with it. There’s never been a food borne illness that’s the caused, as far as we know, from

that.” With the amount of chickens that pass through processing plants, Wolkins said, it’s unlikely that every chicken is being inspected.

“All of the problems that we’ve had with food borne illness, most have come through a packing plant some place. So, it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense.”

Visitor spending up in 2014, study shows By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County visitors spent 2.9 percent more in 2014 than in 2013, according to a new study released this week by Visit Wabash County and the E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County. According to the Tourism Economic Impact Analysis for Wabash County, visitors here spent $43.1 million in 2014. Of that money, visitors spent $3.7 million on lodging, $11.9 million on food and beverages, $12.5 million on shopping, $5 million on entertainment and recreation, and $10 million on transportation. “Studies such as these are an effective way for tourism industry partners to evaluate the value and impact of our efforts toward driving tourism dollars to our county and region,” said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County. “This is essentially our report card, if you will; a snapshot reflecting the relevancy and importance of the tourism industry to Wabash County.” Flohr told The Paper of Wabash County that she wasn’t surprised by the numbers. She did say, however, that she was “pleased to know our collaborative approach to marketing the county is

producing measurable results.” The study was conducted by Rockport Analytics via a co-op program organized by the Indiana Office of Tourism Development. Wabash County was among 17 other counties to utilize the program. The study, which began in 2015, used data collected from the complete 2014 calendar year. While numbers for 2015 are not yet available, Flohr said she expects the upward trend to continue. “Current indicators based on website traffic and social media interaction leads me to believe that 2015 will see an increase as well.” Visit Wabash County is continuing to work on increasing the numbers, she added. “We spend a great deal of time identifying our target markets and analyzing the best way to get Wabash County attraction and

event information to the audience,” Flohr said. “We work to build relationships with travel writers and editors of relevant publications in order to get our communities featured. And we look for creative ways to engage visitors through programs like the Dam to Dam Century Ride, Trolley No. 85 and the Taste of Wabash Foodie Tours.” Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of EDG of Wabash County, said the study shows tourism is a vital part of Wabash County’s economy. “We’ve known anecdotally for quite some time that tourism was a large economic driver in Wabash County,” he said. “We were happy to partner with Visit Wabash County and the state of Indiana to measure this important industry and confirm what we’ve known all along – tourism has a huge and growing impact on

our community.” Other highlights from the study include: — Of every tourism dollar spent in Wabash County in 2014, 68 cents ‘stayed’ local and led directly to the gross county product of Wabash County. — Visitor spending in Wabash County supported 970 jobs and $16.5 million in labor income. — Traveler spending supported 970 jobs in Wabash County in 2014. Of these, 864 were directly employed by tourism sectors. Tourism generated an additional 47 indirect jobs and 59 induced jobs. — $16.5 million in total wages and proprietor income were generated for these employees. — In addition to hotel occupancy levies, Wabash County Tourism activity generated over $70,000 in Indiana corporate taxes, $333,000 in Indiana personal

income tax and nearly $1.9 million in local property taxes during 2014. — Federal tax collections resulting from tourism in Wabash County totaled $3.9 million including corporate and personal income taxes, excise taxes and social security collections. — State and local tourism-derived taxes

totaled $5 million, including $2.2 million in sales taxes contributing to state tax collections and $1.9 million in property taxes to support the local tax base. — If Wabash County tourism did not exist, each of the 12,777 households in the county would have to pay an additional $396 per year in taxes to

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he explained, “and in conjunction with that we host the Journal Gazette Spelling Bee on the same night. I don’t know really where it started, but I do know that I’ve been doing it for that many years.” Keeping kids interested in the bee has been a struggle, Thomas admitted. “As you can see as the grades, as the kids get older the interest drops off,” he explained. “I’ve always wondered if there’s something the Kiwanis can do to recreate some interest to get some enthusiasm started. There’s just so much going on with kids these. “It’s just tough. The biggest thing that I’ve seen over the years is the schools’ (interest) in the county. This used to be, when I took over, a two-night event. There was that many students coming to compete and it’s dwindled down to this now as schools have closed over the years.” However, it doesn’t make the bee any less important to continue to sponsor, according to Judy Ward, Wabash Kiwanis Club president. “I think this spelling bee is important because it’s

another educational opportunity for the community and for the kids for the county and I think that’s good,” she said. “Spelling is especially something kids need to know how to do. “Nowadays with spell check, a lot of them don’t have to learn how to spell things like they used to. I always liked spelling contests back when I was in school, back in the dark ages,” she continued with a laugh. “I just think it’s important for (the club) to sponsor some of these educational projects for kids.” This year’s Kiwanis Spelling Bee winners are Sharp Creek Elementary fifth grader Brooklyn Stats, Southwood Elementary sixth grader Katelyn B u r c h a m , Manchester Jr.-Sr. seventh grader Gavin Mize, Manchester Jr.Sr. eighth grader Kaitlin Easterday and Southwood High School ninth grader Courtney Gray. Sharp Creek Elementary fifth grader Zoe Fisher won the Journal Gazette Spelling Bee and will participate in the regional competition in Fort Wayne on March 5.

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Brooklyn Stout, a fifth grade student from Sharp Creek Elementary, spells her final word correctly as runner-up Micah Pence waits on the sidelines to see if he gets another chance. Stout and Pence were the final contests in the Kiwanis Club Spelling Bee fifth grade competition. Photo by Emma Rausch

Soprano vocalist Shelley Ploss will perform at the Honeywell House on Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7 p.m. Her performance will include classical pieces as well as songs from musical theater. Ploss is an American operatic soprano, who gradu-

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GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147.

For Rent 1 BDRM APARTMENT, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer furnished; $350/mo. plus utilities & deposit, NO PETS, N. Manchester, 260-8231035.

SEASONED SPLIT FIREWOOD, $50 for a 8ft truck bed full you pick up. I can also deliver with in 20 miles of N. Manchester for $60, call or text 260-901-9643.

Wanted WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

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FOR SALE SouthPointe Subdivision Lots. 2 lots available in current section. $23,900 per lot. Developing phase three lots - available this summer. Contact Jeff Teusch 2 6 0 - 3 5 5 - 2 5 1 9 , jteusch@pathfinderservices.org.

2 BR SMALL DUPLEX with attached single-car garage, all-electric. $480/month. Renter pays for electricity and water. 260-563-7743. LARGE 1 BEDROOM, central Wabash, includes water/sewage, $95/week, NO PETS, 571-0799 leave message. LOWER 1 bdrm apt., all utilities furnished, stove & refrigerator furnished, no pets, $115/wk., $350 deposit, call after 4:30, 260-571-7719 or 260-5718818.

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