Jan. 17, 2017 The Paper of Wabash County

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A surreal scene

Primary filing begins

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The first three candidates filed their paperwork with the Wabash County Clerk of the Circuit Court shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday, kicking off the filing season for the May 2018 Primary Election.

Lori Draper, Kelly Schenkel and Eric Rish all filed for candidacy on the Republican ballot.

Draper, who spent the last eight years as Wabash County Recorder, filed for the Wabash County Clerk position, a post she held for eight years prior to serving as recorder.

“I love this job,” she said of the clerk’s post. “I love the election. I like working with the courts. I just wanted to return.”

Over the next four years, the office will be changing the court computer system, so the staff will need to learn a new system, Draper noted.

“We’ll be going on the statewide system, so that will be he first challenge,” she said. “Then we’ll be going forward from that.”

Under state statute, the current clerk, Elaine Martin, is prohibited from seeking a third consecutive term. (continued on page 6)

Local stewards talk about homelessness Flames engulf the hills around Ventura, Calif., during the Thomas wildfire in December. Photo provided

Oetken wrote. “The night the fire began, we witnessed the hillside of Ventura, where many homes are located, being consumed in a blaze of red and orange.”

Residents, he said, had to deal with unhealthy air quality for the weeks following the fire. That was a concern for him and his family, for Oetken’s wife, Ashley, is pregnant with the couple’s second child.

“She and our daughter were really confined to being indoors when in Ventura,” Oetken wrote. “It was difficult for our daughter not to have time outside the house, so my wife began

Does Wabash County have a homelessness problem?

The answer to that question is often times more complex that just a simple yes or no.

According to Dale Bliss, Executive Director of Advantage Housing, it’s a multi-faceted issue because some people don’t want to be counted or discovered as homeless for various reasons.

Maybe they have children and don’t want to get Child Protective Services involved. Maybe it’s because they’re a felon and don’t want to have to talk to anyone about their past.

“The other reason is we do this count in the middle of the winter, and they’re not going to be under the bridge,” Bliss said. “They’re going to be banging on someone’s door to find a couch to sleep on.

That makes it difficult.”

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New Wabash doctor, family survive California wildfires

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Thomas wildfire, which hit Ventura County, Calif., in December, is the largest wildfire in the state’s history.

The fire, which began Dec. 4, engulfed more than 281,000 acres, destroying more than 1,060 structures while killing two people, including a firefighter.

Many around the country watched the devastation via news reports and social media.

Dr. Mitchell Oetken and his family had an eyewitness view as they watched the fire spread

around the Ventura area. Fortunately, Oetken’s home was spared, but it was a close call as the fire came as close as 1 ½ miles away from the family’s home.

Oetken, an orthopedic surgeon who is finishing his residency at the Community Memorial Health System in Ventura, will join the staff of Parkview Wabash Hospital in August. He corresponded with The Paper of Wabash County about his family’s experience via email over the last few weeks.

The fire begins “The last several weeks have been surreal,”

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

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A few weeks ago, she took her mother back to the house she was born in on Columbus Street in Wabash.

“My daddy was the first principal at Linlawn (school), but he preached too,” Miriam said, “and (Diane) took me to one of the churches he preached in east of Urbana.”

Diane chimed in: “I’m running out of things. I think, ‘What can I do for her?’”

Thursday, Jan. 11, Diane delivered another surprise, as she arranged for The Paper of Wabash County to come interview Miriam about her quilting and cross-stitching hobby.

It’s more than just a hobby. It’s a way of life for the highly active senior citizen, a week removed from her 93rd birthday.

Her house is filled wall to wall with her work, from prayer quilts to replicas of the work of Ellen Stouffer and Norman Rockwell.

She’s won grand champion awards at fairs many times over.

“I thought that maybe Max Robinson was coming over,” Miriam joked while having her picture taken.

Diane replied back: “You deserve this

mama. … She doesn’t look 93, do you think?”

Miriam is a 1946 Manchester College graduate, and taught kindergarten in Wabash County for 25 years before retiring.

Her daughter in-law Rosa Sparling, also in attendance for the interview, followed into the same profession, and recently retired after teaching for 40 years at Southwood.

“This is interesting: she’s done a Precious Moments (piece) for every grandchild and every great-grandchild,” Rosa said.

Diane was quick to add: “If the machines break down (Rosa) and my brother (Dean) are the little angels that help her get her sewing machines fixed.”

It’s hard to tell for sure because she’s often switching from quilting to crossstitching to some other form of sewing, but Miriam and her children estimate she spends 10 hours a day working on her craft.

So, how many pieces has she completed in her lifetime?

“With cross-stitching and quilts – and all the prayer quilts for he church – I’d say at least 3,000?” Diane said. “I don’t know.”

“Oh, no no no,” Rosa was quick to chime in, feeling the

Miriam Sparling laughs at a remark in conversation while showing off some of her quilting and cross-stitching creations. The 93-year-old spends 10 hours a day on average quilting and cross-stitching. Photo by Josh Sigler number was less than that.

Either way, she’s done it just about every day since retirement 30 years ago.

“I’m just a person who has to keep busy,” Miriam said. “I like to do it. (Diane) taught me how to

cross-stitch after I quit teaching. If I have trouble with my sewing machine, (Rosa) fixes it for me.”

“You give her any piece of fabric or anything, and she will make something out of it,” Diane said. She has four brothers and

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Dean added: “How many full size bed comforters have you made? I bet it’s at least 10. All of the kids have one.”

“I made (Diane’s) wedding dress, and I made her clothes when she was a little girl,” Miriam added.

Her husband, Robert, who died in 2010, was much the same way, except woodworking was his passion. He spent long hours making pieces for family and friends, just like his wife.

So, what’s it like for the children to see their mother so happy? The feeling was palpable with her children in the room with her, sharing all the sewing history.

“If I call at 10 o’clock, she’s still in her pajamas because she got sidetracked coming down the hallway into the sewing room,” Dean said. “It may be 10 o’clock at night and she’ll say ‘oh I’m just finishing up some sewing on a quilt.’ At 93, most people are in bed by nine o’clock.”

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taking day trips to the nearby cities of Malibu and Thousand Oaks, where the air quality was healthy.”

The family, he said, “Was blessed not to be in the evacuation zone.” But, he admits, it was a tense time of watching and waiting.

“The night of the fire, our power went out around 6:30 p.m.,” the doctor recalled. “I began researching what the cause of the power outage was, and this is when I began to see on social media that there was a fire that started in Santa Paula, about 15 miles away, that caused the outage. I didn’t think much of the fire at first, but knew the Santa Ana winds were blowing 40 to 50 miles per hour, and this was around 9 p.m.

“I went outside to see if there was a glow, and I did see it over the hillside very faintly.”

It was then that his cell phone began dinging with text messages from various co-workers.

“Some (co-workers) with a different vantage point could see the fire consuming the whole hillsides and canyons moving west,” Oetken said. “I went back out to check at 10 p.m. and the glow was much more intense and bright.”

The fire, he said, was moving at breakneck speeds, with some reports saying it was spreading at one acre per second.

Coping with uncertainty Mrs. Oetken spent much of the time trying to calm the couple’s then-20-month-old daughter, Adalea, rocking her in the nursery, not knowing if the family would have to flee at a moment’s notice.

“By 10:30, it reached neighborhoods in Ventura, spreading fast, and some of my fellow residents were evacuated,” Oetken said. “One in particular, who was on call that night, received information stating that his home was in the mandatory evacuation zone. His wife and two children were packing what belongings they could quickly.

“He went home immediately and they left.

The City of Ventura had created an evacuation shelter at the local fairgrounds, about a mile north of the Oetken home.

“Having a child of

Three chimneys stand along a Ventura, Calif., street, the only signs that three houses once stood there. Photo provided

The remnants of a burned-out house (foreground) stands next to homes spared by the Thomas wildfire. Photo provided the ground with nothing left except their chimney. Entire neighborhoods are leveled to ash, except for rows and rows of chimneys.

“It was especially heartbreaking to see the community suffer such tragedy days before Christmas, as we witnessed families sifting through what remained of their belongings. What was so astounding was to see homes that were saved on each side of ones that were not so

fortunate, and homes that were untouched, but the surrounding landscaping was torched.

“We have close friends who lost their storage shed and guest house, lost the surrounding avocado trees and tractor. They were surrounded 360 degrees by fire, but their main house was untouched.

“They felt so blessed to have their house saved, despite losing all of their photo albums

of their children and family that they lost in their shed.”

More trouble The fires are now a recent memory for California residents.

But the aftermath of the fires, with the advent of the rainy season, has caused another problem for Californians: mudslides.

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A burned-out shell of a vehicle stands next to once was a Ventura, Calif., home. Photo provided our own, we knew the kids would be on cots and not comfortable,” Oetken said. “An evacuation shelter is no place for children. My wife and I didn’t hesitate to bring the family in, and they stayed in our home for four days while the fire kept burning throughout the town and spreading north.”

Classes canceled Mrs. Oetken is a teacher in the Ventura United School District.

Classes in the district were canceled for three weeks leading to winter break.

School officials attempted to reopen the week before the break, and teachers even reported for a teacher workday.

However, the air quality was so poor the teachers were forced to leave halfway through the workday.

“That afternoon,” Oetken said, “the district made the wise

decision to close schools until after winter break. During this time, campuses were cleaned extensively in preparation for students to return Jan. 8.”

None of the district’s campuses were damaged. But that can’t be said for the homes of some of her coworkers and students in her building.

“My wife has coworkers who lost their homes entirely and knew many who were evacuated,” Oetken said. “As far as she knows, none of her students lost their homes, but there are students on her school campus who did lose their homes and some of her students experienced mandatory evacuations.”

‘War zones’ It’s hard to describe the blaze’s aftermath.

“My wife and I would definitely describe the neighborhoods most affected as looking like

war zones,” Oetken said. “It is absolutely devastating to see entire homes burnt to

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MCS board delays superintendent search

By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools will remain with an interim superintendent for at least the next year.

The MCS board of school trustees voted 6-0, with board member Brice Bedke absent, to delay the start of its superintendent search until January 2019.

I n t e r i m Superintendent Mike Pettibone began the search discussion by noting that the board met in December with an Indiana State School Board representative, who explained the variety of superintendent search services offered by the ISBA.

Board member Tim M c L a u g h l i n motioned to delay the search, rather than begin it in February of this year.

“I feel like there’s so much positive momentum right now, cor poration-wide,” McLaughlin later said. “I’ve personally spoken with a lot of staff members.

Whether they’re school teachers or administrators, everybody seems to be happy...

“Mike’s not solely responsible for that – I think everybody is – but he’s certainly led or helped to create that, and there’s a lot to gain by continuing that relationship.”

Trump seconded the motion with no further comment.

The only voice of opposition came from

Schilling early on in the discussion.

“One thing I would say, it is incumbent upon us to hire that superintendent,” he said. “As far as delaying, things are going well, but once we initiate a search it may not be a fruitful first go around.

“I would not be opposed in supporting that decision.”

Schilling supported delaying the search throughout the rest of the discussion, and voted in favor of the

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before beginning the search “so the new superintendent has a little bit more of a feel of the direction we’re going.”

Krouse added, “Mike’s got some real momentum going on that. The clearer we all knowing ourselves and what we want… we’re more likely to get a better match.”

The consensus from the board was that Pettibone has performed well since being hired as interim superintendent in

June.

“We’re fortunate we have leadership that’s allowed us to do this,” Flack said.

Krouse and McLaughlin both also commented on the positive changes Pettibone has brought about, as did Ayres.

“I think Mike has been a clear leader,” she said.

“I appreciate the way you’ve backed out and encouraged us to do whatever’s best for the school...

It’s nice to have a

hands-on leader who allows us to steer the course.”

In the meantime, Krouse expressed an interest in pursuing the services of ISBA to lay the groundwork for the January 2019 search.

“I’m really impressed with ISBA approach and resources they offer,” she said. “I encourage us in any way we can to take advantage of some of those steps, and not put it all off until January 2019.”

Sheriff’s Department stats show a busy 2017

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Going by the numbers, 2017 was a big year for the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department.

Sheriff Bob Land released the department’s crime statistics for the year on Jan. 9, and the numbers are up nearly across the board from a year ago.

“It was a very good year, and my guys worked their tails off,” Land said. “If

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Ayres noted that she would like to see a climate audit of the school corporation before embarking on the search.

“Time heals all things,” she added.

“Maybe a little bit more time would be good given the abrupt changes we’ve had this past year.”

Schilling noted that the board recently discussed strategic planning, and said that he was in favor of proceeding with that

you look the numbers, everything is up except for three or four (categories), and some of those we can’t (do anything about).”

The department issued 823 traffic citations, a number that was up by 21 from 2016. A total of 1,904 traffic warnings were handed out, a number which is 718 more than were issued in 2016.

DUI arrests stood at 52 for the year, one more than 2106, and 16 more other alcohol

related arrests were made in 2017 when compared to 2016 at 36.

A total of 385 individuals were arrested throughout the year, with the department levying 206 felony charges and 491 misdemeanor charges.

A total of 127 drug arrests were made, 42 more than in 2016.

Those drug arrests amounted to 93 felony counts, which is 10 more than last year and 179 misdemeanor counts, which is 63 more than in 2016.

Overall, total

arrests we were up 87.

Felony counts were up 22, and misdemeanor counts were up 124.

“My guys do work on the road,” Land said. “I’m not a big numbers guy, but if you look at the numbers, this year we were down people and if I look at that, we did more with less people.”

The department worked a total of 650 cases and 642 crashes.

It made a total of 1,327 transports and served 2,672 civil process papers.

Deputies served 260 warrants, made 181 public appearances, and the department took a total of 11,304 calls for service.

“We always hope to improve everything,” Land said. “But, I cannot complain about anything. If you look at the numbers, 2017 was a very good year for our guys compared to (other years) with the drug situation. There’s stuff we’d like to see improve, but there are some situations we don’t have control over.”

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Miriam got her start in 4-H as a little girl in the 1930s.

Except for taking time to fulfill her duties as wife, mother and teacher, she’s never

stopped sewing.

There’s no sign she’ll be slowing down soon, either.

She attends Christ United Methodist Church, and spends a large chunk of her time creating prayer quilts for members of the congregation.

That’s the way she operates, giving away most of what she makes to those close to her or those in need.

“The eye doctor even wonders – I’m going to go see him this afternoon,” Miriam said. “I’ve seen women who just sit back and do nothing. I couldn’t do that. … Or they’ll say their hands have arthritis.

But, I say if you use them, maybe they wouldn’t have arthritis.”

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New Wabash doctor, family survive California wildfires ...continued from page 3 caused flash floods filled with mud, rocks and other debris to surge down the mountains.

As of Friday, 17 people have been killed, more than 40 are missing and upwards of 100 homes have been destroyed because of the mudslides.

Fortunately for the Oetkens, they have not been affected by the mudslides.

“Luckily my family and friends have not been affected,” Oetken told The Paper on Friday.

“The mudslides have been a problem, with several of our physicians at our hospital living in Santa Barbara or in Montecito area,” he continued.

“However none have lost their homes or property. They have had to cancel clinics or have been taking a ferry on the ocean around the several mile stretch of affected area due to the highway being closed. The 101, the freeway between Ventura and Santa Barbara, has been closed for five days, and is scheduled to be opened up early (this) week.”

What the future holds remains to be

seen.

“This is the beginning of the rainy season here in Southern California,” Oetken reminded, “so I am sure we are not out of the woods yet.”

Moving to Indiana While the Oetkens enjoyed their time in California, they are looking forward to moving back to Indiana.

“We had a great time living in California, especially on the beach, and have been spoiled by the weather,” the doctor said.

“However, we look forward to raising our children the way we were, in a small town, and living out in the country. We miss the green grass, the changing seasons, knowing your neighbors and driving without anticipating a traffic jam.”

Returning to the Hoosier State will put the Oetkens closer to family and friends.

“We want our children to be surrounded by family and friends and to raise them with the small town values that aren’t possible in Southern California,” Oetken said.

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He interviewed at several locations around Indiana; however he and his wife were extremely impressed with Wabash.

“I had only ever head of Wabash, and did some preliminary research before visiting,” Oetken wrote.

“But once there, we were thoroughly impressed. The energy, entrepreneurship, and

pride that permeated each person we were introduced to or encountered when I interviewed with Parkview Wabash is what truly sold us on moving to Wabash.”

The couple was impressed with many of the amenities, such as the Charley Creek Inn, the Wabash County Historical Museum, the Honeywell Center and

Modoc’s Market, as well as the downtown boutiques.

“Parkview Wabash coordinated a dinner that allowed us to be introduced to other young professionals in the community, and it was during this time that we witnessed the vision and passion they had for the community of Wabash,” Oetken said.

“Parkview Wabash was the only hospital to really include my wife and daughter in the process and they continually stressed the importance of family.

“We appreciate the quaintness of Wabash County and the changing culture of

progress. The new Parkview Wabash Hospital will be an outstanding addition to the community that

will allow for continued growth and provide the community with the best healthcare in the county.”

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Primary filing begins Schenkel has filed to retain her seat as Wabash County Assessor, while Rish, who worked in the recorder’s office for several years, filed for the post.

“I still there’s things I can contribute to the county,” Schenkel said. “I’m not ready for retirement yet.”

Unlike many departmental offices, the assessor is not limited to two consecutive terms under state statute.

“We’re doing a cyclical reassessment now, so I think that has really improved the assessed values for the properties,” she said.

“We’re looking at them every four years now. It used to be closer to every 10.

“I think that’s one improvement the state has made.”

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Lori Draper (left) and Kelly Schenkel file their candidacy paperwork with Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin and Deputy Clerk Theresa Ehret.

Photo by Joseph Slacian Rish said before joining Draper’s staff he worked with abstract and title insurance work.

“I’d like to kind of carry on what Lori has got started,” he said. “Maybe improve upon it a little bit, though it doesn’t need much improvement.”

Walter Woods became the first of at least five individuals seeking the office of

Wabash County Sheriff ’s to file paperwork at the Wabash County Clerk’s office.

Woods is seeking the Republican nomination for the post in the May Primary Election.

He was among six individuals to file since late Wednesday afternoon.

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Eric Rish files his candidacy paperwork with Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin. Photo by Joseph Slacian the GOP nomination to the Wabash County Council’s 3rd District seat. That post is now filled by Matt Dillon.

A n o t h e r Republican, Michael Ruse, filed for the party’s nomination for Waltz Township

Trustee, while David Roe and Nan Roe each filed to become a Republican State Convention Delegate.

Official names FSA state committee

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Wabash County Council chair Jeff Dawes filed to seek the Republican nomination for the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners 2nd District seat. That post is now held by Commissioner chair Scott Givens.

Former sheriff Leroy Striker filed for

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently announced a slate of Farm Service Agency (FSA) State C o m m i t t e e Appointees.

State committees are selected by the secretary, serve at the pleasure of the

secretary, and are responsible for carrying out FSA’s farm programs within delegated authorities.

“The State Committees will help to ensure USDA is providing our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and agri-

cultural producers with the best customer service,” Perdue said. “They serve as a liaison between USDA and the producers in each state across the nation by keeping them informed and hearing their

appeals and complaints. The committees are made up mostly of active farmers and ranchers, representing their peers and ensuring USDA’s programs are supporting the American harvest.”

Members of Indiana’s state committee are: Committee Chair Ken Rulon, Arcadia; Kim Ames, Fillmore; Bill Gelfius, Hartsville; Clint Orr, Forest, and Kirk P e r k i n s , Wolcottville.

New doctor looks forward to arriving in Wabash ...continued from page 5 nity to learn from great surgeons in my program in Ventura, and to learn firsthand from surgeons that most only get to read about in books.”

While at Community Memorial, Oetken

served as the orthopedic surgery chief resident since 2014.

In that capacity, he managed and supervised residents and medical students, including scheduling, teaching floor manage-

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Local stewards talk about homelessness ...continued from the front page Bliss led a meeting of clergy and other agency members at Wabash Church of the Brethren Tuesday, Jan. 9, to discuss and strategize what can be done about the growing homelessness problem in the county.

Bliss explained that Advantage Housing serves a several-county area and helps individ-

uals get into housing that suits their life needs at the present time.

“Our tagline is to restore your advantage with quality affordable housing,” he said.

“Whether that is helping you overcome homelessness, or helping you with lease counseling, where we’re helping you find

the most appropriate lease for your budget.

Whether we’re helping you prepare for your first purchase, or maybe (it could be) how to overcome foreclosure or what to do after bankruptcy.”

Bliss knows there’s a homelessness problem in Wabash County because of the day-today stories he hears.

Conversations with members of the local churches allow him to be relayed information on individuals and families who are homeless or soon to be.

Bliss said he’s met five people personally in the county who are homeless, and has helped four of them find housing.

“But, there’s more,”

he said. “Carol Horn (of Wabash Church of the Brethren) could call me at least once a week and say I’ve met a new family that’s homeless. And, it’s not always because of drugs or domestic violence. Sometimes, it’s their house burned down or their landlord went out of business, or their landlord sold

Wimberly named to state Habitat board of directors

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Maggie Wimberly, executive director of Wabash County Habitat for Humanity, has been elected to the Habitat for Humanity board of directors.

“Maggie is a standout leader in the Indiana Habitat for Humanity community, bringing passion, creativity and commitment to the mission,” said Gina Leckron, Habitat for Humanity of Indiana state director. “She understands the power of board leadership to transform organizations and the importance of collaboration among peers and external partners.”

Wimberly has more than 10 years of experience in the non-profit sector as a volunteer and accounting manager and now as executive director of Wabash County Habitat for Humanity.

“I was so honored to be nominated and elected to the board of Habitat for Humanity of Indiana,” Wimberly told The Paper of Wabash County. “I’m incredibly engergized about standing as a voice for small, rural affiliates at the state level.”

The Habitat for Humanity of Indiana board of directors, as it is with other non-profit orgaizations, provides strategic direction, resources and oversight of the state organization’s operaton.

She joined the staff of Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc. as volunteer manager. In that capacity, she supervised approximately 100 volunteers completing 4,000 hours of service a year.

Shortly after accepting the volunteer manager position, she was invit-

ed to move laterally to accounting manager.

She continued to run the food distribution programs while assuming oversight of the accounting functions of Living Well, an organization with over $800,000 in annual revenues.

As executive director of Wabash County Habitat for Humanity, she has increased the number of families served per year and has introduced IDAs as an additional resource for partner homeowners.

Habitat for Humanity envisions a world where everyone has a decent place to live. To date, Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity has worked side by side with volunteers to assist over twenty families.

Habitat Indiana affiliates have helped more than 5,600 families, who contributed sweat equity and manage the affordable mortgages, achieve strength, stability and self-reliance.

“This is made possible by bringing together talented and committed leaders who have the perspectives,

backgrounds and skill sets needed at the board level,” Leckron said. “Maggie brings all of that to the Habitat Indiana community, and we are excited she is joining the state support office board.”

Habitat for Humanity of Indiana is a State Support Organization (SSO), Wimberly explained.

Such agencies are tasked with four pillars from Habitat for H u m a n i t y International.

“Those pillars are resource development, training and technical assistance, disaster recovery and advocacy,” she said. “”Resource development is important to me because as a small affiliate with only one full-time and one parttime employee, there is little bargaining power with vendors.

“Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is able to access free and heavily discounted services due to the SSO’s hard work, and I look forward to exploring other areas in which we can offer Habitats the ability to

combine their buying power to maximize resources.

“Because local affiliates like Wabash are stewards of donations, this is incredibly important; the more I’m able to stretch a donor’s dollar, the better.”

Wimberly also would like to strengthen the SSO through training and technical assistance.

“The Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 had far reaching implications for Habitats,” she said.

“Many small affiliates had to permanently close their doors due to an inability to keep current with federal regulations relating to mortgages. Much like small towns struggling to remain vibrant and not lose their identity to the nearest urbanized area, small affiliates are a vital part of the whole Habitat for Humanity picture.

“Per capita, small, rural affiliates have the largest impact on the elimination of substandard housing, so it is vital to help support them in carrying out their mission.”

The SSO currently

does an outstanding job of promoting and providing training and technical assistance, Wimberly said.

“Like many nonprofits, they are overcommitted and underresourced,” she continued. “However, with its amazing staff and volunteers, they are able to provide amazing opportunities for training. They offer an annual conference, periodic trainings for completing and maintaining mandated mortgage origination licensing, and new executive director trainings.”

and didn’t tell them.

It’s not always their fault. It’s not always criminal.

It’s not always poverty.”

Tuesday’s get-together was the fourth such meeting to see what can be done to help the homeless. Bliss said he’s overwhelmed by the amount of community stewards who want to get involved, and added that meetings like Tuesday’s are the first step to helping get some resolution.

“So, from there, we have to develop a strategic plan, and say ‘what’s the biggest problem?” Bliss said.

“Is it the emergency? Is it that we don’t have enough housing stock?

Is it that we have too many dangerous and vacant homes for people to squat in?’ We really have to start identifying the problems and prioritize

those problems, and then just take a little bit at a time. And, you’ll have two or three problems you’ll be addressing – not all with the same energy as the other ones.

One way to be counted as homeless is to attend one of the Point in Time checks on Jan. 25 at selected sites around the county.

Those places include: — The Lagro Community Building, 230 Buchanan St., Lagro, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

— FISH, 770 1/2 W. Hill St, Wabash, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

— The North M a n c h e s t e r Congregational Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Several county residents earn BSU honors Compiled by The Paper staff

LaFontaine resident Jaycie Wright (center) poses with Indiana University Kokomo professor Bridget Whitmore (left) and Mary Bourke, interim dean IUK School of Nursing during the classes induction ceremony. Photo provided

County resident among new IUK nursing students

By The Paper staff A Wabash County resident was among nearly 50 future nurses accepted into the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing, at its annual induction ceremony.

Jaycie Wright, LaFontaine, participated in the Jan. 3 ceremony, in Havens Auditorium, which symbolized the faculty and staff ’s welcome and offer of support as the students begin the rigorous program.

“This ceremony is our way of celebrat-

ing these special students with their family and friends, as they begin their journey from novice student to nurse,” said Mary Bourke, interim dean of the School of Nursing.

“These students have studied until the wee hours of the night, sacrificed their social lives, and often sacrificed having a life to compete with hundreds of students for admission to the school of nursing. Our faculty is here to help them be successful.”

Each of the 48 students received a certificate, a commemo-

rative pin, and a stethoscope, due to a grant awarded by the A m e r i c a n Association of Colleges of Nursing and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

The class also recited the Nightingale Pledge, a statement of the ethics and principles of the nursing profession, named for Florence Nightingale.

“The specially designed pin serves as a visual reminder of the students’ oath and commitment to provide compassionate and high-quality care,” Bourke said.

Optimists honor longtime member: On Dec. 20, the Wabash

Optimist Club honored club members with 20 years or more of membership. The keynote speaker, Dr. Marvin Wright, was honored for 50 years of service. He talked and reminisced about club activities and happenings from the past 50 years. Anyone interested in joining the Wabash Optimist Club, call David Frischman at 563-8476 for more information. The club meets every Wednesday at The Fried Egg Restaurant at 6:45 a.m. Photo provided

MUNCIE — Several Wabash County residents were named to the dean’s list for the Fall 2017 semester at Ball State University.

Earning honors were: Celina Carter, Colton LeTourneau, Erin Metzger and Sydney Snep, all of North Manchester.

Sydney Mattern and Ellie Milam of Roann.

Allie Nose and Joshua Petro of LaFontaine.

Alyson Gouveia, Bailey Lundmark and Katie McCauley, all of Wabash.

3 local residents receive BSU degrees MUNCIE — Three Wabash County residents

were among those who received degrees from Ball State University in December.

Colton LeTourneau, North Manchester, received a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Justin Lewis, North Manchester, received a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kendall Tomlinson, Lagro, received a Bachelor of Science degree, Magna Cum Laude.

Brantley earns SIU honor EVANSVILLE – A Wabash County resident was among the more than 24,000 students named to the Southern Indiana University dean’s list for the Fall 2017 semester.

Hayley N. Brantley, Wabash, received the honor by achieving a 3.5 or better grade point average on a 4.0 system and in 12 or more credit hours.

Taylor Georgina Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bradley, of North Manchester, are the proud parents of a daughter born Nov. 20, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

Taylor Georgina Bradley weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 19 1/2 inches in length. Her mother is the former Amelia Flora.

Taylor joins siblings: Trinity, age 8; Tessa, age 4; and Tobias, age 2.

M a t e r n a l Grandparents are

Daniel and Teresa Flora, of North Manchester.

P a t e r n a l Grandparents are Darrell Bradley, of Liberty Mills, and Laura Bradley, of North Manchester.

Maternal Great Grandparents are Ernest and Betty Wilcox, of North Manchester and Dale Flora, of North M a n c h e s t e r.

Paternal Great Grandparents are Robie Bradley, of Liberty Mills, and Florence Tyson.

Tori Quillen – Cameron Rogers Russell Quillen of Roann and Mrs. Chris Carlson of Claypool announce the engagement of their daughter, Tori Quillen, to Cameron Rogers.

Rogers is the son of John Rogers and Cynthia Rogers of Boardman, Ohio.

Miss Quillen is an imaging sciences graduate at Ivy Tech Community College and is currently enrolled at Indiana University Kokomo pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging Sciences, Sonography.

Rogers is a chemical engineering graduate of Toledo University and is a research and development engineer at RP+M, Cleveland, Ohio.

The wedding will take place at Evangel Baptist Church in Boardman in July 2018.

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Congressional candidate visits Wabash

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com An adjunct assistant professor at the University of Notre Dame Law School is one of several Democrats seeking the party’s nomination for the U.S. House of Representative’s 2nd District seat in the May Primary Election.

Pat Hackett is facing fellow Democrats Mel Hall and Yatish Joshi for the right to meet Republican incumbent Jackie Walorski in the November General Election.

Hackett was in Wabash on Wednesday, Jan. 10, to speak to the Wabash County Democrat Party. Before her talk she spoke with The Paper of Wabash County about her campaign and some of

the issues she believes important in the 2018 campaign.

“I decided to run for Congress because, to quote from Eleanor Roosevelt, ‘This is no ordinary time,’” Hackett said.

“I believe in dignity and justice for all, and I believe we’re in a critical juncture in our nation’s history.

“I’m well prepared professionally, and in terms of my education, my experience and my values, to serve in District 2.”

This year is a critical election, she believes, because it’s important to emphasize the role of Congress and the legislature to have “a check and balance with the Executive Branch.”

“I am particularly interested in serving in Congress because I think it’s essential that we have a

Congress that will stand up to this administration and the direction it’s going both domestically and i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y, ” Hackett said. “I think it’s a threat to the well being of our nation and, indeed, the preservation of our democracy.”

Dignity and justice for all, she believes, is a core value, which must be reclaimed.

“I’m going to be someone in Congress who will always be working from that perspective, and I will encourage my Republican colleagues to reach across the aisle, based on our mutual patriotism,” she said.

As for issues, she said health care is one of the key issues facing Congress and the nation.

“I think health care is a right, not a privilege,” Hackett said.

PAT HACKETT “The legislature must work together and provide health care for all.”

Education is also another issue she believes to be important for the nation.

“We need an educated populace to ensure our democracy,” she said. “That means we need a robust public education system. We need strong education from early childhood all the way through college or vocation, the trades, that sort of

MSD Board approves donation of Unger Mountain

By The Paper Staff The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board approved a recommendation to accept the donation of Unger Mountain from the family of Shawn and Natalie Unger at its meeting on Jan. 9.

Unger Mountain is a climbing wall created by the Unger family. It sat on the family’s property and the family planned to run the wall as a business, but the Wabash County Plan Commission denied the family’s request.

The next idea they had was to donate the wall to Southwood High School.

The donation of the wall is approximately a

$60,000 donation, including the cost of the wall and coinciding equipment.

The Ungers would help to work to raise money to have it reconstructed from its current site to the site at Southwood High School. The Unger’s felt like it might be a $20,000 to $30,000 cost to move the wall from site to site.

The yearly cost for training certification would be approximately $4,000, and could be opened up to possibilities like summer camps.

MSD says the donation will come with no additional charges from its insurance company.

The goal is to have the wall built on

Southwood High School’s property by May 5, 2018. Three potential sites on campus have been discussed as sites for the wall.

According to the timeline provided by MSD, training would then occur on May 12.

A grand opening would occur prior to school being dismissed for the summer.

The hope is for all schools in the MSD district, and other community groups and clubs to be able to use the wall.

Shawn Unger suggested that if nothing else, the school could create a club that would use the wall.

Tuesday, the board also recognized Jessica Bott as the Lily

Scholarship winner.

The Southwood senior, who is going to Butler, won the award among a pool of 50 applicants.

The board received a letter from the official Justin Ball commending the boys and girls basketball programs for their sportsmanship during the Wabash County Tournament.

Southwood Junior Hannah Miller and senior Ty Robinson were recognized for performing in the Indiana All-State Choir at the Embassy Theatre in Fort Wayne.

And, Ellie Hobbs was recognized as the student winner of the CTE District 17 award for excellence for her work at Heartland Career Center.

thing.”

The tax plan, approved by Congress in December, is a disaster, Hackett contends.

“It was passed in an irresponsible manner, procedurally,” she said.

“The Republicans in Congress voted for legislation and they didn’t know what was in it. What they did know is that it brought enormous benefit to the extremely affluent in this nation.

“It will work to the detriment to the upper middle class, contrary to the representations that Jackie Walorski is making.

The small benefits that are happening to the middle class, they’re short term, they’ll sunset and end, and when you have loss of exemptions and other things.

When you gut the mandate that funds

the Affordable Care Act, you’ll have 13 million citizens without health insurance, as a result of that tax legislation.”

One of the primary criticisms that Hackett said she hears about Walorski is that “she’s not accountable.”

Her refusal to publicly debate former Democratic opponent Lynn Coleman in the 2016 is a prime example, Hackett said.

Walorski refused numerous offers to debate Coleman, meeting him in a private, radio debate at the KISS-FM studio.

“All of us who are running for this seat, we’re seeking a job and we work for the citizens of District 2,” Hackett said. “How I will correct that is I will be accountable, I will be present, I will hold town halls, I will make myself available. You will see in

the course of this campaign I will answer any questions that are asked of me.”

She said she looks forward to debating Hall and Joshi before the Primary Election and Walorski before the General Election.

A Detroit native, Hackett has worked in the law firms of Barnes and Thornburg and Baker and Daniels, and also has served as in-house counsel for Holy Cross H e a l t h System/Trinity Health Corporation.

In 2006 she opened Hackett & Associates, a South Bend-based law firm.

She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and theology, a Master of Arts degree in theology and a law degree from the University of Notre Dame.

She and her spouse, Rita, live in South Bend.

Foundation benefits from wager:

Parkview Wabash Hospital Foundation Director Beth Squires Stein (second from left) received a nice surprise yesterday before a meeting at InGuard. Parker Beauchamp (left), InGuard President, presented Stein with a $500 check for the PWB Foundation. The donation was the result of a wellness competition between InGuard and Halderman Farm Management & Real Estate. The two local businesses competed to see whose employees would take the most steps over a three month period of time. The losing business was to make a charitable donation to the winner’s organization of choice.

The Halderman team was victorious by more than two million steps.

Joining Stein and Beauchamp for the check presentation is Molly Tomlinson and Debbie Rapp with Halderman. Photo provided

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Governor commits to developing state’s workforce

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb renewed his commitment to developing a skilled, ready state workforce during his 2018 State of the State speech Tuesday night, Jan. 9.

“Our greatest challenge is that too many Hoosiers lack the education and skills for the jobs that are here today and being created tomorrow, nearly all of which require a post-secondary education,” Holcomb said.

“It’s a challenge faced by every state and a major concern for every business. This is the issue of the decade, and we don’t have a day to waste.”

The governor outlined several workforce-related goals during his 30-minute talk, including: Helping at least 25,000 of the more than 700,000 Hoosier adults with some college but no degree

make the decision to return to post-secondary programs.

Helping at least 30,000 of the 475,000 Hoosier adults without high school diplomas receive the education and skills needed to get a better job.

Increase the number of internships and apprenticeships from 12,500 to 25,000 by 2019.

Helping at least 1,000 Hoosier adults in the state prison system earn certificates and credentials annually, so they can secure high-demand, high-wage jobs upon release. That deadline is 2020.

Among the other things Holcomb called for: The opening of a fifth section of I-69, build capacity to resurface 10,000 lane miles of pavement and repair or replace 1,300 bridges over the next five years.

Increase the number of opioid treatment locations from 18 to 27, allowing most

Hoosiers to have less than an hour drive to receive treatment.

Conduct a thorough assessment of Indiana’s Department of Child Services and provide two progress reports to the public and state lawmakers during the legislative session.

The governor’s speech drew praise and criticism, depending on which side of the aisle the reaction was coming from.

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch praised Holcomb for a “people-focused message to Hoosiers as he laid out a blueprint to build on the significant progress we have made over the past year.”

“As we look toward the future, we will provide quality training to ensure our workforce matches Indiana’s ever-growing and evolving economy, attack the drug epidemic and provide help for those suffering from addiction.”

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State Sen. Andy Zay, who represents Wabash County in Indiana’s 17th Senate District, said the governor touched on “important topics in his 2018 agenda.”

“Hoosiers across the state will be positively impacted for years as the governor looks for ways to support our schools and offer students different graduation pathways,” Zay said. “I’m excited to work with the governor and fellow state leaders on this goal, among others, to see what our state can accomplish this year as Indiana is taken to the next level.”

State Rep. David Wolkins told The Paper of Wabash County that he, too, was pleased with the remarks.

“I was very pleased that he pointed out that Indiana is one of the top two to five states in attracting businesses, so far,” said Wolkins, who represents Wabash County in the 22nd House District. “But he also pointed out that we need to do something to get workers for these folks. We’ve got something like 80,000 jobs available, but we don’t have trained workers.

“So, he’s going to spend his time and hopefully direct us, somehow, to get the work force educated so that we can fill these jobs. Indiana is trying to become a tech hub. We’ve got a number of high-tech companies that have moved to Indiana.

We’ve just got to figure out how to get them workers.”

Senate Democratic leader Sen. Tim Lanane said Holcomb’s speech failed to mention “many of the themes that resonate with people across the state.”

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch looks on as Gov. Eric Holcomb delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 9. Photo provided “I heard no mention of legislative redistricting reforms, giving people a larger and more equitable voice in the election process,” Lanane, DAnderson, said. “I didn’t hear any urgency from the governor about protecting children in DCS. There was no mention of Indiana finally passing meaningful hate crime legislation, a bill supported by 64 percent of Hoosiers.

“No financial commitment for desperately needed resources to treat the opioids crisis plaguing rural, urban and suburban communi-

ties. I did not hear of a real plan to address stagnant wages of working Hoosiers.

There are issues that resonate with people all across Indiana and issues we should be dealing with.”

Developing the state’s workforce has been an issue plaguing the state for at least three administrations, Lanane continued.

“It seems we are yet to get it right and clearly what we are doing now is not working,” he said.

“The system is convoluted, scattered and inconsistent. I was hoping to hear from the governor a bold

plan to reform the entire system to give Hoosiers the skills and knowledge to obtain the jobs that we have to offer.

“While the goals he mentioned are laudable, I did not hear a clear explanation of how we reach them or the resources needed to implement them.”

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Wabash Police Department Arrests Jan. 5 Lucas Chansler, 31, Wabash, arrested for driving while suspended with priors.

Phillip Sadler, 60, Wabash, arrested for public intoxication and criminal trespass.

Jan. 6 Robert A. Whitney, 31 Peru, petition to revoke probation for dealing in a controlled substance lookalike.

Adam P. Gray, 31, Wabash, arrested for driving while suspended.

Andrew D. Bailey, 25, Wabash, arrested for driving with expired plates.

Jan. 9 Timothy L. Boger, 30, Peru, arrested for operating a vehicle without registration.

Emory D. Gray, 24, Warsaw, arrested for driving while suspended.

Jan. 10 Danielle N. Stamate, 35, Wabash, arrested for driving while suspended.

Jan. 11 Donovan W. Shidler, 26, Wabash, arrested for counterfeiting.

Accidents Jan. 5 At 5:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kathryn R. Hullinger, 23, Lagro, collided with the rear of a vehicle driven by Teresa Hamm, 49, Wabash, on Ind. 15 near Harrison Avenue.

At 9:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Liam J. McGouldrick, 17, LaFontaine, backed into a vehicle registered to Corey L. Schnitz, Wabash, in

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the Wabash High School parking lot, 580 N. Miami St. Jan. 6 At 11:22 a.m., Anthony R. Payton, Alexandria, reported damage to his vehicle while sitting on Thorne Street.

At 10:36 p.m., Diane L. White, 62, Wabash had a pedestrian, Malia Crum, 35, North Manchester, run into the side of her vehicle on Manchester Avenue near Huntington Street.

Jan. 7 At 1:42 a.m.

Joseph A. Treska.

29. Wabash, was operating a service vehicle on an emergency run when he slid on ice and collided with a guard rail at the intersection of Meadowbrook Lane and Creekside Drive.

Fire injures 2 workers

By The Paper staff Two people were injured in a fire Thursday morning at Paperworks Inc., The Wabash Fire Department received a call about a fire in the Paperwork boiler room at 10:16 a.m.

According to Wabash Fire Chief Barry Stroup, the first firefighters on the scene reported heavy black smoke from the center of the building.

Firefighters were told that most of the personnel had been

evacuated; however, there was one person injured in the upstairs of the building. A fire also was reported in the building’s tower area.

Fire personnel treated the injured person before transferring them to Parkview Wabash H o s p i t a l .

Meanwhile, firefighters were told of a possible second injured employee.

That worker was treated and refused transfer.

The fire was

brought under control at 10:40 a.m., and were released from the scene at 11:43 a.m.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Stroup said fire officials are waiting for a damage amount to be confirmed by Paperworks officials before a dollar figure is released.

He also said Paperworks personnel are to be commended for their response and assistance in all aspects of the incident.

Sheriff releases December statistics

By The Paper staff Wabash County Sheriff Bob Land has released his department’s monthly statistics for December 2017.

During the month, the department: — Traffic Citations (includes Operation Pull Over) 30 — Traffic Warnings (includes Operation Pull Over) 136

— DUI Arrests 2 — Other Alcohol Related Arrests 0 — Total Individuals Arrested 24 — Total Felony Counts 16 — Total Misdemeanor Counts 34 — Total Drug Arrests 14 — Total Felony Counts 12 — Total Misdemeanor Counts 20 — Total Criminal

Cases Worked 48 — Total Crashes Worked 93 — Total Number of Transports 66 — Total Number of Civil Process Papers Served 131 — Total Number of Warrants Served 18 — Total Number of Public Appearances 6 — Total Number of Calls for Service 904

Jan. 9 At 10:42 a.m., a vehicle driven Mark K. Kline, 54, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by David P. Griffith, 76, Wabash, at the intersection of Main Street and Carroll Street.

At 1:42 p.m. a vehicle driven by Brooke L. Beeman, 21, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Edwin Detienne, 66, Converse, in the 1900 block of Vernon Street.

Jan. 10 At 12:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Melanie Zolman, 47, Wabash, struck a car owned by Angela Hamilton, Roann, in the 1600 block of North Cass Street.

At 6:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Luke A. Wilcox, 23, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Deborah L. Smith, 49, Wabash, near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Market Street.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations Jan. 3 Jonathan M. Launder, 38, Arlington, Ohio, disregarding an automatic signal.

Jori L. Hutchinson, 22, North Manchester, speeding Jan. 10 Titan J. Kaiser, 22, Roann, operating with no proof of financial responsibility.

Accidents Jan. 1 At 7:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michelle L. Drudge, 36, Laketon, ran off the roadway and collided with a tree.

At 10:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Corey S. Raikes, 23, Laketon, ran off the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Jan. 3 At 12:18 p.m., a semi-trailer driven by John P. Augsburger, left the roadway on County Road 500 E. approaching CR 800 N. Augsburger claimed the driver of another vehicle

did not get over on their side of the road far enough.

Jan. 5 At 5:08 a.m., a vehicle driven by Cody J. Campbell, 22, Walton, collided with a deer on U.S. 24.

At 3:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Payton I Sodervick, 16, Wabash, ran off the roadway and came to a stop in a ditch on CR 200 N. Jan. 7 At 12:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Madison N. Garrett, 16, Wabash ran off the road and struck a utility pole on CR 200 N. At 5:00 a.m., a vehicle driven by Olivia C. Gable, 24, Warsaw, struck a deer on Ind. 13.

At 10:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brayden H. Rudy, 17, Lagro, ran off the road and struck a utility pole on America Road.

Jan. 8 At 12:15 p.m., a driven by Levi Cunningham, 18, Peru, ran off the road and struck aguard rail on Old U.S. 24 near Mill Street.

At 9:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Treccia Proffitt, 48, Wabash, ran off the road on CR 390 E. Jan. 9 At 6:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jerilyn L. Lowe, 63, Macy, struck a deer on CR 1100 N. Jan. 10 At 5:56 a.m., a vehicle driven by Titan J. Kaiser ran off the road and struck a fence and a cable box. Kaiser was cited for operating without proof of financial responsibility.

North Manchester Citations Jan. 8 Delon C. Barnes, 19, Santa Monica, Calif., speeding.

Jan. 9 Aaron M. Lester, 42, North Manchester, expired operator’s license.

Jan. 10 Olivia A. Fletter, 20, Fort Wayne, possession of paraphernalia.

Bayley M.

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Jan. 11 Peggy S. Broderick, 43, Huntington, disregarding a stop sign.

Bailey A. Gribbin, 17, Goshen, failure to yield.

Arrests Jan. 9 Deborah A. Velez, 47, Wabash, arrested as a habitual traffic offender. Velez was cited for expired vehicle registration.

Jan. 14 Stacy M. Stafford, 33, North Manchester, arrested for operating while intoxicated.

Accidents Jan. 10 At 3:53 p.m., vehicles driven by Larry M. Robinson, 43, North Manchester, and Holly P. Ratliff, 41, Ligonier, collided at Wayne Street and State Road 13.

Jan. 11 At 12:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Evelyn F. Collins, 74, Claypool, struck a parked car owned by Brent Hartman, 57, North Manchester, in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West.

Fire Jan. 9 9:46 a.m., 1200 block of Ind. 114 West, medical assist.

7:38 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street, medical assist.

10:30 p.m., 700 block of North Wayne Street, medical assist.

Jan. 11 3:58 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street, medical assist.

Jan. 12 6:55 a.m., 300 block

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of South Half Street, medical assist.

Building Permits Building permits issued by the Wabash County Plan Commission for the week of Jan. 7 through Jan. 13: Myron Metzger, for a greenhouse.

Timothy Devore, for a deck.

Land Transfers Angelina Sabrina Holmes, Angelina Sabrina Lehman and Angelina Sabrina Holmes Lehman to Michael J. Lehman, quitclaim deed.

Ilene Penn and David W. Phillips to Larry L. Young and Marjorie A. Young, warranty deed.

Patricia Strauss Grant, Patricia Grant, Patricia Strauss, Sarah Strauss Krouse, Sarah Strauss, Sarah Krouse to Daniel M. Krouse, Paige Coulter-Kern Krouse, Paige Coulter-Kern, Paige Coulter and Paige Krouse, warranty deed.

Gimi Investment Group to Neil W. Houser and Cindy K. Houser, corporate deed.

Gimi Investment Group to Harp Development, LLC, corporate deed.

Benjamin Gebhart to Gebhart Properties, quitclaim deed.

Jennifer M. Betten and Jennifer M. Rhoades to Michelle Kral, warranty deed.

Eugene Dyson to

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Doris Carpenter, 90

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Oct. 9, 1927 – Jan. 14, 2018

Sept. 6, 1977 – Jan. 6, 2018

Doris Gene Carpenter, 90, of Wabash, died 9:15 am, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at Vernon Health and Rehab in Wabash.

She was born Oct. 9, 1927, in Lincolnville, to Frank and Dora Page (Cross) Gaines.

Doris was a 1945 graduate of Lincolnville High School. She married Raymond E. Carpenter in Wabash on April 31, 1971; he died Jan. 8, 2018. She was a homemaker and a nurse’s aide for Friendly Nursing Home and Pleasant View Nursing Home, both of Wabash. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, and going to flea markets.

She is survived by her three daughters, Sherry (Roger) Baumbauer, Sarina Bitzel, and Doretta Tucker, all of Wabash, her step-daughter, Diana (Aaron) Biehl of Huntington, Indiana; nine grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Danny Tucker; her four brothers, William, Clyde, Claude, and Robert Gaines, and three sisters, Wanda Hamilton, Lois Fraizer, and Joyce Watkins.

At Doris’ request, there will be no services. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service of Wabash is handling the arrangements.

The memorial guest book for Doris may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Danny Boone, 75 Former pastor Oct. 24, 1942 – Jan. 8, 2018

Danny Lee Boone, 75, of Wabash, died at 11:52 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born Oct. 24, 1942, in Wabash, to Joseph and Dorothy (Landis) Boone.

Danny was a graduate of Wabash High School and Fort Wayne Bible College. He married Sharon Frasure on Oct. 31, 1959, in Wabash. He was a pastor at First Baptist Church and Faith Baptist Church for 40 years, and worked security at Wal-Mart several years. He enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, swimming, his church, and loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Boone of Wabash; three sons, Larry (Cheryl) Boone of Columbus, Daniel (Trudy) Boone, and Tom (Tricia) Boone both of Wabash; son-in-law, Jeff (Meg) Dyson of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Chris Boone, Braden Boone, Jonathan Boone, Mike (Melanie) Dyson, Stephanie (Josh) Williams, Megan Boone, Jared Boone, Sarah (Stu) Harden, and Cassandra (Colton) Hall, and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, John Alan Boone, daughter, Carol Lynn Dyson, and brother, Larry Boone.

Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Faith Baptist Church, 200 Linwood Lane, Wabash, with Terry Brewer officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday at the church. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Faith Baptist Church.

The memorial guest book for Danny may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Julie Ann Czerwin Weaver, 40, of Westfield, died at 7:13 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at her residence.

She was born Sept. 6, 1977, in Wabash, to Frederick and Paulette (Miller) Czerwin.

Julie was a 1996 graduate of Northfield High School. She enjoyed bingo, bowling, ‘80s rock, going to concerts, and traveling. Julie was an avid sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs & Chicago Bulls. She was very involved in paranormal studies and ghost hunting. Her family was very special to her, but her three boys were her world.

Julie is survived by her three sons, Taylor Vincent Jackson of Westfield, Ethan Daniel Weaver of Urbana, and Joshua Alan Kleckner of Westfield; parents Frederick and Paulette Czerwin of Wabash; sister, Michelle Czerwin Beeks; brother, Frederick Czerwin Jr., and cousin, Shannon Gidley all of Wabash; nieces Paige Beeks, Renesmae Czerwin, and Nova Czerwin, nephew Derrick Czerwin, and great nephew Jaden Czerwin, all of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Ann Czerwin, grandparents Bertha Czerwin, Henry Czerwin, Pauline Miller, and James Miller, uncles, Jim Czerwin and Elijah Barney Hawkins, aunts, Nancy Ratliff and Janet Tyner, cousin, Jason Hawkins, brother-in-law, Ron Beeks, and very special friend James “Bo” Perkins.

Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Kurt Freeman officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is to the family of Julie Czerwin Weaver for expenses.

The memorial guest book for Julie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Jennifer Rickner, quitclaim deed.

Richard Allen and Linda Allen to Diane K. Weaver, quitclaim deed.

Gregory A. Meyers to MAG Rentals, LLC, quitclaim deed.

SRP 2015 2 LLC to SRP 2015 REI1 LLC, quitclaim deed.

Robert L. Lester and Lesa Lester to Robert L. Lester, quitclaim dead.

Joyce D. Devore to Caton R. Howard and Nicole A Howard, warranty deed.

Joyce D. Devore and Josephine I. Wood to Caton R. Howard and Janice Burns, 67 Nicole A. Howard, perNFL fan sonal rep deed.

Nov. 14, 1950 – Jan. 11, 2018 Ronnie Watkins and Betty Watkins to Troy Janice M. Burns, 67, North Shidler, warranty deed.

Manchester, died Thursday, Jan. 11, North Manchester 2018.

LLC to WAFC LLC, warShe was born Nov. 14, 1950. ranty deed.

Visitation was Jan. 15 and visitation Jaci Elizabeth Gahl to and services were Jan. 16 at McKee Arthur James McCord, Mortuary. quitclaim deed.

Matthew R. Riggle to T r a c e y Riggle to Marion L. Castle, warranty deed.

Town of Lagro to L a g r o To w n s h i p, warranty FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. deed.

John B. MANCHESTER AVENUE Schetzsle 1241 Manchester Ave. • Wabash (260) 563-1372 and Carol BENDER CHAPEL Schetzsle to 207 West Main St. • North Manchester Christian K. (260) 982-4393 Rutz, warROANN CHAPEL ranty deed.

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Beta Chapter and Beta Beta Chapter Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Inc to Living Faith Church, corporate deed.

Morning Star Properties to Norle Investements, warranty deed.

Gene Stratton Porter Hopewell Foundation Inc. to Deborah Conner, corporate deed.

Elizabeth S. Long, Elizabeth S. Slabach and Cletus R. Slabach to Cletus S. Slabach, quitclaim deed.

Kevin L. Prosser and Brenda S. Prosser to Kraig L. Prosser, quitclaim deed.

Ashley M. Spann to Philip A. Spann, quitclaim deed.

Patricia Jean Reid to Matthew J. Reid and Amber Reed, warranty deed.

Linda M. Zumbrun Revocable Trust and Linda M. Zumbrun to Troy T. Dietrich and Donna J. Dietrich, warranty deed.

Jeffrey B. Ravenscroft and Jeffrey Ravenscroft to Jeffrey B. Ravenscroft and Tomothy L Ravenscroft, quitclaim deed.

Jeffrey B. Ravenscroft and Timothy L. Ravenscroft to Jeremy M. Boardman and Emily S. Boardman, warranty deed.

Matthew C. Chittick, Jerry Lee Kendall Revocable Trust and Jerry Lee Kendall to Loren D. Rhamy and Marsha F. Rhamy, trust deed.

Claire E. Coyne to Charles M. Coyne, warranty deed.

Aaron Jay Richardson to Aaron Jay Richardson and Melia N. Richardson, quitclaim deed.

Diane L. Gall to Diane L. Gall and Anna Seibold, quitclaim deed.

Larry Jackson and Joann Jackson Inhen to Larry E. Inhen and Connie J. Inhen, quitclaim deed.

James E Kisner Family Trust to Thomas L. Kisner and Joyce H. Kisner, trust deed.

James E Kisner Family Trust to Thomas L. Kisner and Joyce H. Kisner, trust deed.

James E. Kisner Family Trust to Jane A. Stover, trust deed.

Jane A. Stover to Jane A. Stover, warranty deed.

Jane Ann Stover to Thomas L. Kisner, Ryan Thomas Kisner and Douglas James Kisner, warranty deed.

Thomas L. Kisner, Ryan Thomas Kisner and James Douglass Kisner to Jane Ann Stover, warranty deed.

Matthew G. Ridenour to Kaellsey R. Case, warranty deed.

Daniel Clarence Croner, Marsha Smith Croner and Marsha Smith to Daniel C. Croner, Marsha S. Croner and Croner Family Trust, quitclaim deed.

Orange Reo II LLC to Michael Van Hosier, Michael Van Hoosier, Michael Vanhoosier and Hoosier Michael Van, warranty deed.

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Beulah ‘Boots’ Cotter, 91 Worked at General Tire

Feb. 21, 1926 – Jan. 13, 2018

Beulah M. “Boots” Barker Cotter, 91, formerly of Wabash, died at 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, at Timbercrest Health Care Center in North Manchester.

She was born Feb. 21, 1926, in Switzer, W.Va., to Ray Sherman and Myrtie (McBrayer) Conn.

Boots first married Randall Barker in 1945. She then married Robert Cotter in 1988; he died in 1999. She worked at General Tire, and volunteered with Helping Hands. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Wabash Moose Lodge, and the Wabash American Legion. She enjoyed reading, gardening, and loved her kids and grandkids.

She is survived by five children, Robert Barker of Roanoke, Deborah (Greg) Christopher of Goodyear, Ariz., Keith (Kelly) Barker of North Manchester, Charles (Lori) Cotter of Louisville, Ky., and Debra Cotter of Cockeysville, Md.; daughter-in-law, Leslie Barker of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Todd) Helms of Fort Wayne, Christina Marie (Mark) Stefanatos of Converse, Samantha (Andrew) Switzer of Noblesville, Nichole (Jeff) Stagg of Easton, Pennsylvania, Sherman Barker of Wabash, Austin Barker, Saebre Barker, and Katie Barker all of North Manchester, nine great-grandchildren, Tristan Dennison, Matthew Dennison, Sam Stefanatos, Max Stefanatos, Keatan Cameron, Olivia Cameron, Clara Stagg, Stella Stagg, and Shaden Barker.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Cyril Conn, and grandson, Coleman Barker.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Father Andrew Curry officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home.

The memorial guest book for Beulah “Boots” may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Frank Hager, 53 Enjoyed riding motorcycles Jan. 27, 1965 – Jan. 11, 2018

Frank Hager, 53, Wabash, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 11, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Frank was born Jan. 27, 1965, in Neuss, Germany. He was the son of Ingrid Elizabeth (Lenz) Haeger and Friedhelm Willhelm Freidrich Haeger.

He married Teresa Vanderpool, July 21, 2013, in Wabash. She survives.

Frank served his first internship at Kunstoff and Kautschuk and achieved industrial master in plastic and rubber. He was employed as North American Technology Manager for Kautex-Textron. He had served the company for 36 years.

Frank was a natural problem solver and enjoyed helping others as often as possible. He was thoughtful, kind and loved animals, especially his dogs. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, fishing boating, and fixing things, but most of all he loved being with his family. He attended Encouraging Truth Ministries and enjoyed time in fellowship with other Christians.

Along with his wife, Teresa, and his mother, he is survived by a daughter, Caroline Haeger, Bonn, Germany; three step-children, Kimber (Amos Adams) Chang, Winona Lake, Peter (Chelsey) Chang, Manhattan Beach, Calif., and Kelley (Stephen) Snyder, Sheridan; one stepgrandchild, Israel Carr, Winona Lake; a brother, Juergen (Birgit) Haeger; a step-sister, Elke (Hartmut) Sperling; a nephew, Stefan Haeger; and three nieces, Kristina Haeger, Desiree Roessel, and Beatrice Sperling, all of Germany.

A memorial service to honor Frank’s life will be held Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m., in the Nixon Room at the Honeywell Center, Wabash. The Rev. Jackie Weaver will officiate.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Frank Hager.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Rebecca Lamson, 76 Retired from B. Walter May 2, 1941 – Jan. 10, 2018

Rebecca Gayle “Becky” Lamson, 76, of rural Wabash, died at 12:20 p.m., Jan. 10, 2018, at her home.

She was born May 2, 1941, in Wabash, to Donald F. and Sylvia M. (Brown) Brown.

Becky married James Edward Lamson in Mt. Vernon, Ohio on May 23, 1957; he died July 8, 2008. She worked at B. Walter for 16 years retiring in 2003, and also had worked at US Gypsum for 15 years, and as a manager at McDonald’s restaurant, all of Wabash.

She enjoyed bowling, NASCAR, crocheting, but especially loved her family and attending her grandchildren’s ball games.

She is survived by her son, David (Anna) Lamson of Wabash, three grandchildren, Rachel Lamson of Fort Wayne, Kyle (Ashley) Lamson and Kasey Lamson, both of Wabash, four great-grandchildren, Vyncent Meeks of Fort Wayne, Kimberly Lamson of Wabash, Skyler Marie Lamson of Fort Wayne, and Austin James Connor Lamson of Wabash; three brothers, Bob (Bonnie) Brown of Wabash, Terry (Judy) Brown of Louisville, Ky., and Gary Brown of Wabash, and her sister, Jeannie (Frank “Alan”) Beuoy of Tarpon Springs, Florida.

She was also preceded in death by her parents. There will be no services.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

The memorial guest book for Becky may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Eldon Lilly, 81 Retired from Dana Corp.

Jan. 5, 1937 – Jan. 5, 2018

Eldon Lilly, 81, LaFontaine, passed away at 1:10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center with family at his side.

He was born in Quinter, Kan., on Jan. 5, 1937, to the late Jesse and Clara (Jamison) Lilly.

He graduated from Quinter High School in 1955. Eldon retired from Dana Corporation after 30 years of service. He always enjoyed farming and raising various farm animals.

He is survived by his brother, Richard Lilly of Gerrardstown, W.Va.; daughters, Marie Jones of Wabash, Marilyn (Bill) Boswell of Sheridan and Marsha (Randy) Frazier of Van Buren; eight grandchildren, Jaron (Erica) Jones, Jeremy (Stephanie) Jones, Justin (Jessica) Jones and Jathan (Jessica) Jones, all of Wabash, Evan Boswell and Chad Boswell both of Sheridan, Jessica (Eric) Howell and Tyler (Carly) Frazier, Van Buren; 13 great-grandchildren, Hayden, Kycen, Braelyn, Laney, Reilynn, Rosden, Tanner, Owen, Milo, Connor, Logan, Stella and Ruby; and his daughter’s mother, Ruthanna Lilly, LaFontaine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters and an infant brother, a sister, Cecile Light, a brother, Russell Lilly, his wife, Harriett, and his son-in-law, James Jones.

Visitation and funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial will follow at Garden of Memory Cemetery, Marion.

Preferred memorials are to be made to Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, Activity Fund.

Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Raymond Carpenter, 97 World War II veteran March 8, 1920 – Jan. 8, 2018

Raymond Eugene Carpenter, 97, of Wabash, died at 5:20 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 8, 1920, in Stockdale, to Loren and Vera (Hiner) Carpenter.

Raymond was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He married Doris Gaines in Wabash, on April 31, 1971.

He worked 30 years in construction, roadwork for Deanor Construction, and retired from Majestic in Huntington after 7 years. He was a member of the Marion AmVets and the Wabash American Legion Post 15. Raymond enjoyed fishing, reading, mushroom hunting, and goofing around.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Carpenter of Wabash; his daughter, Diana (Aaron) Biehl of Huntington; his three stepdaughters, Sherry A (Roger) Baumbauer and Sarina M. Bitzel, both of Lincolnville, and Doretta F. Tucker of Wabash; nine grandchildren including, Sherry Biehl, Carmen Biehl, and Teresa Biehl, all of Huntington; 16 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; his four sisters, Dorothy Barlow of Kokomo, Marilyn Hoy of Huntington, Julia Ann Raypholtz of Warsaw, and Phyllis Myers of North Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-son, Danny Tucker, two brothers, Robert Carpenter and Max Carpenter; and four sisters, Margaret Clark, Deloris Airgood, Doris Forbes, and Thelma Johnson.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Melissa Rice officiating. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville.

The memorial guest book for Raymond may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Urbana Lions Club members will be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids at the door of the Northfield ballgame on Jan. 19. Glasses can be broken as they are used for parts to fix other glasses. Glasses and hearing aids you cannot use are very much appreciated by

others.

Marvin and I have been on several eyeglass mission trips and we can tell you that there is a special feeling you don’t forget when an elderly person is given glasses for the first time so they can see their children and grandchildren, or a young

child in school puts on a pair of glasses for the first time and sees things other people with good vision take for granted.

SHARP CREEK STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ROBOTICS COMPETITION: On January 20 IndianaFIRST is sponsoring a robotics

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competition in Logansport.

Sharp Creek has two teams entered with students from the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade who have been working on two robots. This is the second year for the competition so some of the students competed last year. The team sponsors are Mr. Bair and Mrs. Wynn.

The organization sponsoring the comp e t i t i o n is “IndianaFIRST” an organization dedicated to growing FIRST robotics programs in the state of Indiana.”

The organization was founded in 2001 and brings FIRST programming to students in grades K-12 “teaching them hands-on skills in engineering, science and technology that can be related back to their class work.”

FIRST is an acronym for For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and

A packed house:

This is a 1950’s picture taken in the Honeywell Gymnasium of a county band and choir concert that was held each year at the Honeywell Center. Although it is hard to identify specific people (except perhaps the front row), it is a picture that reminds many of us about how the Honeywell Center was used by all of the schools in the county! The band took up most of the gym floor while the choir occupied the stage.

(Thanks to Tom Wilcox for sharing this picture.)

Technology.

FIRST was founded in 1989 by the inventor of the Segway Human Transporter, Dean Kamen.

Students compete against other kids in local, state, and world competitions in what is frequently called “The Super Bowl of Smarts.”

SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 20 Robotics competition at Logansport. Jan. 23 - eLearning Day. Jan. 25 - Fourth grade to Shrine Circus. Jan. 31 - MacBook Inspection Day. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met on Jan. 10 with the following people present: Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, Phil and Jan

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Weck, Eileen Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen Dawes, Marca Snook, Peggy and Chad Dilling, and Carol Layne. The group will meet again on Jan. 17 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans in Wabash.

URBANA YOKE PARISH WHOLE HOG SAUSAGE AND PANCAKE day is Feb. 3. Mark your calendars and watch for more details!

URBANA YOKE PARISH ‘SOUPER BOWL’ luncheon will be held after the 9:30 a.m. church service on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 4. A free soup lunch (donations are welcome) is being prepared by the church youth to raise money for summer church camp. Watch for more details.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Esther Wagner went home from Rehab. Please continue to remember Ed Moyer, Larry Meyer, Lowell Karns, Bo Malen Wilson, Marcia Knee, Larry Urschell, James Fawley, Harold and Nancy Christie, Larry Urschel, and Jane Winebrenner.

ELDON BIEHL IS TURNING 90! There will be a birthday celebration and open house for family and friends on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 2 to 4 at the Lagro Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Lagro. Please come and wish Eldon Happy Birthday. No gifts please.

F O R M E R URBANA RESIDENT AND TEACHER VIRGINIA BOZARTH will be celebrating her 95th birthday on Jan. 18. Her address is 1 Elm Wood Drive, Wabash, IN 46992. I am sure one of the

best birthday presents she could receive would be cards and/or notes from her former Urbana and Northfield students and friends.

BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 18 - Teresa Frehse, Cyrus Myers, Gracie Dale. Ginny Bozarth will be 95!

Jan. 19 - Richard Miller, Eric Cohee.

Jan. 20 Carla Howard, Caitlyn Price. Jan. 21 - Ralph Frank, Taylor Poole, Jerrick Todd Warnock, and Greg Dale. Jan. 22 - Roger Biehl, Aaron Gray, Brad Dixon. Jan. 23 Doris Mattern, Mary Schenkel, Larry McGuire, Zachariah Nice.

ADDITIONAL PICTURE INFORMATION: Wabash County Historia Ron Woodward emailed me with further information about the KOTM ribbon I pictured a couple of weeks ago. He said the KOTM was organized in Urbana in Feb. 1894. Their “tent” had 27 charter members. I am assuming the ribbon I pictured must have belonged to my great grandparents.

URBANA CLASS PICTURE CORRECTION from last week: The third person from the left on the front row is Sylvia Carver.

The fifth girl in the middle row next to John Bowers is Marsha Hahnert. It is believed the last girl on the right in the top row was a Hileman, but no one could come up with the first name. (Thanks to Sylvia Jacobson for these corrections.)

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The LB Doll Club will meet at 9:30 a.m.

Jan. 20 at Troyer M e m o r i a l Library.

Megan Henderson will give a lesson on dental hygiene. The craft will be making a clay toothbrush for your doll. The theme for the day is “Slumber Party “. The girls are welcome to come in Pajamas if they want to do so. There is a $1.00 due for each meeting. Come enjoy the lesson, craft, snack, and party. Reservations are needed by January 16; call Marsha at 765 981 2451 or Gaya at 765 669 0113. There is an opportunity to buy doll clothes also.

EXCITING NEW BOOKS are available at your LaFontaine Little Free Library (LFL)!!

Our LFL is located in front of the C o m m u n i t y Building in downtown LaFontaine.

Stop by and check out the inventory.

New books often appear from readers who donate even if they haven’t borrowed. Remember, there is no fee and you do not have to bring a book in order to take one home.

Browse the selection and take one for each member of your family. The library is stocked with children’s picture books, chapter books, fiction and non-fiction for adults. New this month; “Intrepid’s Last Case” by Stevenson “Shoot Him if He Runs” by Stuart Woods, “Specimen Days” by Cunningham, “Welcome to the Great Mysterious,” Landvik; “Buster’s Diaries” by Hattersley, “Ten in a Bed” by Rees, “No, David” by Shannon, “Suki’s Day in the Forest” by Terzian, “Ramona the Pest” by Cleary, “Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective” by Sobol and many more.

The LFL also has the answer to that all too common wail“Mom, my science fair project is due Friday!” with “Last Minute Science Fair Projects” by Quallen.

These are just a few of the newest books available for our c o m m u n i t y.

Research tells us that

having books at home helps improve reading for all children and encourages them to develop a different kind of imaginative creativity. All books are free, if you have books to trade or donate feel free to leave them in the library. If you find books you want, take them home and share them. Be sure to tell your friends that there are no check-outs, library fines, or requirements to return the books.

This is enrichment for our whole community and free to everyone.

Help yourself, your children and your town by improving literacy, knowledge, and enjoyment.

L A F O N TA I N E LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT is building a

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class/meeting room in the fire station.

The department is in need of wall primer.

Paint supplies rollers brushes and paint pans gift cards to Big City Paint to purchase paint, as well as 2x4 pieces of lumbers. Also needed are folding chairs, copy paper. folding tables, pens, batteries 9 volt and AA. All and any support and donations are great-

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Donations can be dropped by station second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. each month, to any firefighter, or at Town Hall.

CONGRATULATIONS TO Southwood 11th grader Hannah Miller and 12th grader Tyler Robison who have been selected to sing in the Indiana All-State Honor Choir at the Indiana Music Educators Convention in Fort Wayne.

OUR CONDOLENCES to the family and friends of Eldon Lilly.

WE WISH A SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Edith McMillan who will be 91 years young on Jan. 27. She is a resident of Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. I am

sure she would like some cards.

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY as Audrey Schanck celebrated her 100th birthday at Rolling Meadows Healthcare on Jan. 8.

Happy Belated Birthday Audrey HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jeremy Steele Jan. 18, Mason Meyer, Chris Kuester, Bonnie Terry, Kristin Skinner Jan. 19, Allen Parman Jan. 20, Curt Hullinger, Patty Steele Jan. 21, Lewis Holderman, Dewayne Lengel, Jan. 22 Quentin Pier, Peggy Stewart, Brian Miller, Jan. 24, Barbara Gatchel, Connie McMinn Jan. 25, HAPPY A N N I V E R S A RY Gene and Peggy Stewart, Paul and Sue Barnhill Jan. 17, Don and Jean

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16 COMMUNITY NEWS THE PAPER St. Patrick’s mass to resume in March

January 17, 2018

There will be no mass at St. Patrick’s Church in January or February due to heating the church.

Starting in March, Mass will celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month as usual.

Planning ahead, on Saturday, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day Wabash High School Choir will perform at the church. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro.

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie’s “Eagle Watch Field Trip” will be held Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb.11, 2018 from 3— 7:30 p.m. on both days. Begin at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center at 3 p.m. for a short program about eagles then drive to some well known spots to view bald eagles. This program will be indoors and out and can involve a very small amount of w a l k i n g .

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All proceeds benefit the Raptor Center at Salamonie Lake.

S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.

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J A N U A R Y BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Mark Banter, Jan. 5; Lynette Good, Jan. 8; Carole Kessinger, Jan. 11; Lisa Herring, Jan. 14; Pam Chopson, Jan. 22.

Happy Birthday to all!

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY to: Steve and Diane Turner, Jan. 2; Terry and Toni Schaaf, Jan. 3. A big congratulations go out to them!

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THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue.

They are normally 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.

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? If you had the opportunity to say one sentence that the whole world could hear; what would you say?

Please email your responses to me at: isaac.triplett@yahoo. com and I will print as many responses as possible in next issues.

THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “It has been said that integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain. This can be a tough concept for young individuals, well…for anyone really, we tend to look after our own self interests as human nature has its way.

But, I don’t know of any better sport than tennis to build integrity in a young individual. You are responsible for calling your opponents shot in or out. There can be a great temptation to win by any means, but when that happens it is the finish of the sport and integrity.”

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo .com, or call me at 260-274-2261.

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The Roann Lions Club met at the town hall on Jan. 4 for the first meeting of the New Year.

The meeting opened with officials welcoming everyone and leading the members in the pledge to the American flag.

In old business Rick Morris gave an update on the Roann sign at State Roads 15 and 16. The lights have been but on the

sign, and it looks very nice. The Lions Club would like to thank Bud Winters for all the work he did to install the meter box wiring and lights.

Also, thanks to the Lions Club members who helped. The collection of aluminum cans is still going very well. Thanks to everyone in the community who continues to support the Lions Club with this

project.

The Valentine dinner for the Roann Community senior citizens will be the next project for the Lions Club. This will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Walk by Faith Church. Last year was the first year it was held at this facility and many guests felt this was easier for the handicapped.

They will be taking meals to the shut-ins

again this year so it you know of someone that needs to be added to the carry out list please call 765-833-5663.

Keith Ford gave and update on the donation of the caboose from Dick Siders. All the paper work has been corrected and signed.

The Roann Lions Club and the Roann Heritage Group are now joint owners.

The Lions Club will

The Manchester Haiti Team’s fundraiser will be held at the Main View on Sunday, Jan 28 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Menu includes: beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, corn, dinner roll OR Grilled chicken parmesan on a bed of pasta and dinner roll.

Drink included. Cost is $7 per person. Children half-plates will cost $4.50 each. Pie available for additional cost. All proceeds go to the Manchester Haiti Team for materials used while on mission trip. The Main View is located at 141 E. Main Street.

BAKED STEAK DINNER will be held on Friday, Jan 19, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church located at 306 E. Second Street, N. Manchester.

The menu includes: Steak, Baked Potato, Green Bean and dessert. Cost for the meal is $8/adults and $5/youth 7-12.

Children under 6 are free. Carry outs are available.

HOMELESS IN NORTH MANCHESTER: As part of a Wabash County effort to count those who are homeless, a Point in Time Count will be held on Thursday, Jan 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, will be the count site for North Manchester. A hot lunch will be provided from noon-1 p.m. for those who are homeless. A homeless person has no place to sleep, lives in their car, or stays in lodging paid for my a non-profit group.

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Please share this information with anyone you think might benefit from the program.

IF: NORTH MANC H E S T E R WOMEN’S CONFERENCE will be held in the Jo Young Switzer Center at M a n c h e s t e r University on Friday, Feb 9 from 5:30–10 pm and again on Saturday, Feb 10 from10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

There is a $10 fee to help cover the cost of dinner Friday & lunch Saturday.

Register online at ifgathering.com or email ifnorthmanchester@gmail.com

or call Nicole at 9826457. Hosted by the churches of IF: North Manchester.

T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD is located on South Mill Street, just north of the Thrift Store and is open every Thursday from 1-4 p.m.

Thursday’s Child offers clothing and accessories for children Newborn-4T. Diapers and formula may also be offered when available.

Parents only, may visit the shop to select items needed.

Donations of diapers and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time.

Thursday’s Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches.

SOUP SUPPER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

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AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal.

Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday.

To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

P A R T I N G SHOTS: “I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.” ~ Lou Holtz NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.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

do the work needed to restore the caboose.

Russell Krom reported the dates for the upcoming tractor pulls for 2018. The first tractor pull will be on June 30, the Saturday before July 4th.

The antique tractor pull will begin at 10 a.m. that day with weigh-in beginning at 8 a.m.

The hot-farm and modified tractors and truck pull will begin at 6 P.M. The tractor pulls during the festival will be switched around this year. The antique tractor pull will be on Friday night, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. The hot-farm and modified tractors and 2wheel drive truck pull will be on Saturday night starting at 6 p.m. There will be a garden tractor pull on Sep. 6 during the festival.

There has been a committee organized for the tractor committee. The next meeting will be Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY: The Roann Food Pantry will be open the first and third Wednesdays of the month, from 2-4 p.m.

The first day on the new schedule will be

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Feb. 7. The pantry is located in the Roann Town Hall building in downtown Roann.

It is open to those living in a 7 mile radius of Roann. Donations of dry or canned goods are always appreciated.

PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Women are sponsoring a craft/vendor bazaar on May 5, 2018. They are looking for local crafters and/or vendors.

There is a $25 fee for a table space.

C r a f t e r s / ve n d o r s interested in participating, please contact Glenda Miller 574-382-5592, Diana Shoemaker 574-9049690 or contact Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, 242 W. Pleasant Hill Road, Akron, IN 46910.

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3 county students perform in All-State Honor Choir

By The Paper staff

Three Wabash County music students were selected to sing in the Indiana All-State Honor Choir at the Indiana Music E d u c a t o r s Convention in Fort Wayne.

The High School All State Honor Choir performed Saturday, Jan. 13, in the Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne.

Admission is free and open to the public.

Southwood High School will be represented by Tyler Robison and Hannah Miller. while Manchester High School will be represented by Mikayla Genovese also will perform.

A junior, Miller, is the daughter of Kenneth and Antonita Miller. This is her first year to audition and be

selected for the high school All State Honor Choir. She has earned gold medals at the ISSMA contest each year for piano solos and vocal ensembles. She has consistently been a member of Southwood choirs and Vocal Impact. She has participated in band, dance and piano lessons, FAME festivals, musical theater productions, Worship Band, Wabash County Honor Choir, and the Honeywell Vocal Arts Institute Program.

Robison, a senior, is the son of Diana and Gary Robison. This is his first year to audition and be selected for this choir. He has consistently been a member of the concert choir and the band. He has also been selected for the

County Honor Choir each year in high school. He has earned gold medals at the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble district and state contests.

Genovese, a senior, is the daughter of the late Bonnie Genovese.

This is her second year to audition and be selected for Indiana All State Honor Choir. She has consistently been a member of choir and band throughout her career at Manchester Community Schools.

She has also participated in Wabash County Honor Choir and Band several years, as well as the Vocal Impact youth choir. Genovese has earned gold medals at ISSMA solo and ensemble district and state contest, earning a perfect score at state as a sophomore. Last June she participated in the Vocal Arts Institute, cosponsored by the H o n e y w e l l Foundation’s Visual & Performing Arts program and Heartland Sings.

Indiana’s Area 4A, which includes Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington, Whitley, Wells and Adams counties is allowed a quota of 10 singers to

MIKAYLA GENOVESE be selected, but 12 students were selected due to close scoring.

Approximately 250 students are chosen from the state of Indiana through an audition process of sight-singing and performing a prepared song. This choir will rehearse all day on Jan. 12 before performing in concert on Saturday.

The guest choral conductor for the Indiana High School All State Honor Choir is Dr. Janet Galván, Director of Choral Activities at Ithaca College, who conducts the Ithaca College Choir, Women’s Chorale, and is the Artistic Director for the Ithaca Children’s Choir.

HANNAH MILLER AND TYLER ROBISON Galván has been a guest conductor and clinician in the United Kingdom, Canada, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, and Brazil as well as national and regional choral and music education conferences and the World Symposium on Choral Music. She was on the conducting faculty for the Carnegie Hall Choral Institute, the Transient Glory Symposium in February of 2012 and the Oberlin Conducting Institute in 2014. Galván has

been recognized as one of the country’s leading conducting teachers. She has been an artist in residence at many universities, leading masterclasses, working with the university choirs, and presenting sessions. Galván was a member of the Grammy Award-winning Robert Shaw Festival Singers.

Susan Keefer is the choral director at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School.

Sharon Lehman is the choral director at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School.

Pet food to be distributed

By The Paper staff The Best Friends Pet Food Pantry will

distribute dog and cat food to those in need from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 20, at

the Wabash County Animal Shelter.

First time customers should bring

proof of low income or financial hardship.

Veterans should bring proof of service.

Victory Christian to host 8-week program

By The Paper staff Victory Christian Fellowship will be hosting “Healing School: Healing,

Health & Wholeness for the Whole Person!” beginning at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 17.

The program will continue for eight con-

secutive Wednesdays.

There is no fee for the school. For more information please contact the church office at 260.982.8357.

Victory Christian Fellowship is a nondenominational, family church located at 112 W Main St., North Manchester.

Paradise Spring board plans annual meeting

By The Paper staff

Paradise Spring Inc. will have its annual meeting and soup supper on Wednesday. Jan. 24, at the Wabash County Historical Museum, 36 E. Market St., Wabash.

The supper will begin at 6 p.m. and be in the museum’s multi-purpose room.

The meal is free but reservations should be made by Jan. 21 and everyone is welcome. Please enter the east door by the east parking lot.

Donations will be accepted to help maintain the cabins at Paradise Spring.

The program includ-

ing a slide show will start around 7 p.m. and the new website for Paradise Spring will be rolled out.

Thanks to the generosity of the Melba Johnson Custer E d u c a t i o n a l Endowment, several special events were held in 2017 and the Board voted to participate in First Friday events. On Sept. 1, the Railroad Era was featured with more than 20 re-enactors dressed in period costumes as a new Railroad Map/Sign designed

by Kyle Coble and built by Chuck Cable was dedicated.

On Dec. 2, the cabins were transformed

into 19th century era to portray an Old Fashioned Christmas with visitors experiencing a much simpler time with old fashioned games, stringing popcorn and cranberries, old fashioned sleighs, musicians and Father Christmas. In addition, two trees in the park were strung with Christmas lights for all to enjoy during the month of December.

The Paradise Spring Board will meet after the program and elect officers for 2018. Call Deanna at 260-571-2879 to make reservations.

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Buzzer-beater gives Lady Squires victory

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — In a back-and-forth tussle between county and conference rivals, Manchester’s Kerigan Hatfield hit a 3-pointer as the buzzer sounded to give the Squires a 34-32 win over Wabash.

In a low-scoring game, the Wabash County rivals exchanged the lead eight times with the eighth being Hatfield’s winning shot.

“It was a heck of a play from Kerigan,” Manchester coach Jake Everett said. “I couldn’t be happier for her. It was an awesome moment to that that shot and it was exactly when we needed her to shoot it.”

Wabash coach Matt Stone also complimented Hatfield on the shot.

“You have to tip your hat to [Kerigan],” he said. “She hit four 3-pointers and the one to win the game.”

It was a game of mini-scoring runs, as Manchester started things off with a 3-pointer Kennedy Fierstos in the first minute.

Wabash’s Abby Vinopal scored two buckets to give the Apaches a 5-4 lead, followed later by six straight points with baskets by Carmen Higdon, Alivia Short and Hope Unger for a 10-7 lead.

Manchester answered with baskets from Sydney Day and Erika Kendall to end the quarter with an 11-10 Squire lead.

Wabash looked to take control with six straight points to go up 16-11 and maintained that distance with a 19-13 halftime lead.

Then Kerigan Hatfield got hot in the second half.

She started things off with a 3-pointer, followed by a bucket from Fierstos.

Higdon answered with a 3pointer for Wabash with 5:15

“It was a heck of a play from Kerrigan. I couldn’t be happier for her.”

-- Jake Everett Lady Squires coach left in the third quarter, but a 3-pointer from Kerigan Hatfield and a steal and lay-up from Day gave Manchester a 25-24 lead with 1:35 left in the third quarter.

The Apaches returned with the last four points of the quarter with a basket from Short and two free throws from Bailey Yoakum for a 2825 lead heading into the final eight minutes.

Kerigan Hatfield tied it up early in the fourth with a 3pointer, followed by an inside basket from Kendall for a 30-29 Squire lead.

Over the last four minutes of the game, missed free throws haunted the Apaches as they went 4-9 including two missed shots with 15.1 seconds left as they had the lead.

That led to Kerigan Hatfield’s final shot.

In what Everett called a broken play, the ball moved around the 3-point line as Day

found Kerigan Hatfield at the top of the key, who then hit the game-winner.

“That’s the kind of work she puts in to be ready for that shot. All of our girls put in that work,” Everett said. “Our coaching staff also prepared for this game, making sure we put the girls in the right position to win.

“I can’t say enough about the work the girls put in every day in practice and in the offseason.”

While Stone was disappointed with the loss and his team’s 7-17 performance from the free throw line, he saw positives as well.

“I thought we worked well with the ball and did the right things, but you can’t go 7-17 from the free throw line,” he said. “We let them hang around and those are things that can happen when you let them hang around. Hopefully we learn from this as we head down the stretch.”

Kerigan Hatfield led Manchester with 14 points and four rebounds, followed by Kendall with 10 points and eight rebounds.

Day had a strong game with five points, seven rebounds and three assists, Fierstos had three points, while Emma West had two points and five assists.

For Wabash, Carmen Higdon led the way with 10 points, followed by Yoakum with nine, Unger with six, Short with five and Vinopal with two.

Manchester improved to 9-9 overall and 5-1 in the Three Rivers Conference, while the Apaches are also at 9-9 with a 3-3 TRC record.

Manchester will travel to Rochester on Jan. 19 and host Peru on Jan. 20.

Wabash will host Lewis Cass on Jan. 17 and North Miami on Jan. 20.

Wabash County youth earning honors at the Indiana Elks Association Northeast District Hoop Shoot contest were (front from left) Kaden Vogel, Ava Sautter and Haiden McWhirt. They are joined by Wabash Elks Hoop Shoot chair Stewart McAllister and Exalted Ruler Keith Walters. Photo provided

2 local youth advance in Elks Hoop Shoot contest

By The Paper staff COLUMBIA CITY – Two Wabash County youth advanced to the state finals of the Indiana Elks Association Hoop Shoot contest.

Haiden McWhirt and Kaden Vogel advanced by capturing first place in their respective age divisions during the District Hoop Shoot on Jan. 14 at Indiana Springs Middle School in Columbia City.

Haiden, a student at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, captured the 8-9- year-old boys division, hitting 18 of 25 free throws.

Kaden, a student at Wabash Middle School, hit 25 of 25 free throws to win the 12-13-year-old

boys division. Including his performance at the local contest in December, Kaden has hit 49 of 50 free throws.

A Manchester Elementary School student, Ava Sautter, finished second place in the girls 9-10year-old division. She hit 14 of 25 free throws in the regular competition, and another four of five in a shoot-out to determine the second place winner.

The state finals will be Feb. 23-25 in New Castle. The actual competition will be Feb. 24 at the New Castle High School field house.

Winners at the state contest will advance to district competition in Angola, and those winners will advance to the national finals in Chicago.

Girls basketball season nearing final regular weeks Knights and the Wabash boys will be at Mississinewa.

On Wednesday, the Lady Apaches are hosts to Lewis Cass and Thursday the Lady Norse travel to Madison-Grant.

Friday and Saturday are filled with action. One girls game on Friday as the Lady Squires are in Rochester, On the boys side, BILL BARROWS Tippecanoe Valley will be at Southwood, Northfield hosts the Lady Whitko and Wabash travels to

By Bill Barrows

There are a lot of games on the docket for the Wabash County high school basketball teams this week.

The girls are two weeks away from Sectional play. So it is getting intense for them.

On Tuesday night, the Lady Squires entertain Fort Wayne Blackhawk C h r i s t i a n , Maconaquah will be at Southwood to face

North Miami. On Saturday it’s the reciprocal as the Lady Knights travel to Valley, the Lady Norse are at Whitko and the Lady Apaches host North Miami.

Wabash WebTV will continue to bring you all of the action streaming over the internet each week during the high school basketball regular season so that those who cannot get to a game in-person, can watch the featured game. The Harness brothers, Rick and Tim, along with Jim Landrum, Chandler Jones, Troy Miller and I will bring you all of the action for the upcoming season. Join us for all of it on Wabash WebTV.

Manchester defenders converge on Southwood’s Erin Lehner during Wabash County Tourney action in late December. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Animal shelter seeks funding from NM council from the shelter, including shelter manager Doug Bogert, board secretary Pat Lynn and board member Dr. Al Jackson, attended the Wednesday, Jan. 10, meeting to request $12,000 in funding from the town.

After Bogert’s presentation of the funding proposal, council president Jim Smith declined to provide a

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NORTH MANCHESTER — After last week’s meeting, North Manchester’s town council faces an ultimatum from a member of the Wabash County Animal Shelter’s board: fund WCAS, or don’t use the shelter’s services.

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date by which the council would inform the shelter of a decision regarding the funding, saying that the council needed time to think about the matter.

“In that case,” Jackson said. “I’m going to make a motion [at the next shelter board meeting] to desist from picking up stray animals from North Manchester, and also I’m going to make a motion to not accept or surrender any animals from any citizen from North Manchester until this is resolved.

“I don’t know if the motion will pass, but that’ll be my motion.”

According to information provided by the shelter, WCAS received 16 calls to pick up stray animals in North Manchester in 2016, for 7 percent of the shelter’s calls.

Of the 852 stray ani-

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The $12,000 proposal, a response to the shelter receiving less funding from the county government, offered two methods of funding: either a monthly check, or reimbursement for the WCAS’s utilities and animal supplies bills, for which the non-profit budgeted $13,380 for 2018.

“You can do whatever’s easiest for you. In some cases, it’s easier just to send a check,” Bogert said during his presentation. “In other cases, like the City of Wabash – they decided that they’d sponsor our spay and neuter and our medical expenses. So, what we do is, we pay those expenses, and then we copy the bills and send them a copy of the bills, and then they reimburse us for those expenses, to the tune of $32,700.”

He noted that $32,700 is a maximum contribution after a question from Smith.

“If we spend only $32,000, then all we would get is $32,000,” Bogert said. “If we spend $38,000, then all we get is $32,700.”

Additional questions from the council included clarifiers regarding the WCAS budget, which was

provided to the council, and more information on funding from other Wabash County government sources.

Council member Allen Miracle asked about the shelter’s retirement expense, listed on the budget at $13,500.

“We have a simple IRA plan, and what that is, is that the shelter matches up to 3 percent of that plan, and the employees can put in as much as they want in that plan,” Bogert said. “[The $13,500] is a combination of the 3 percent for those that are in the plan, as well as our contributions to it.”

He noted that the shelter has two full time and three part time employees.

Smith inquired about support from other governing bodies, specifically asking if Wabash County agreed to pay the $65,000 listed on the budget, and if the county has paid that before.

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In past years, they had paid a lot more,” Bogert said. “They thought it was up to everybody to carry it; they didn’t’ think they should be paying for everybody else.

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“We need those funds, obviously.

Basically what we do is keep the strays from running around, and, when we have room, if somebody no longer can care for their cat or dog, they can surrender them to us,” Bogert said.

After the presentation, Smith thanked Bogert for the information and recommended that the council take the matter under advisement.

With no objections from the council, Smith moved on to other matters after Jackson’s statement regarding ceasing services in North Manchester.

When asked about whether the town could afford the $12,000 donation to WCAS, North Manchester ClerkTreasurer Carrie Mugford told the News-Journal that it could, if the council so chose.

“The town has discretionary funds that it can use for any lawful purpose,” she said.

“The council could [fund the $12,000 request] with funds that we have now, but that is their choice.”

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Smith also asked if other towns such as Roann and Lagro were being asked to contribute.

“We decided it wasn’t really fair to go to all those other little towns,” Bogert replied. “We picked the towns that have full – that have a police department... that’s where we felt was the good breakdown.

“Little towns like Roann, there’s just not much there, the three to four streets that’s in Roann, you know. They also don’t have the kind of tax base that the bigger places like Wabash and Manchester have.”

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The WCAS’s total budgeted income for 2018 is $194,040, including the $65,000 from Wabash County, $32,700 from the City of Wabash, and the $12,000 requested from North Manchester.

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“It’s very humbling that my fellow council members feel comfortable with putting me there,” Dawes said. “I feel the same way about them. I think we work well together.

Hopefully we’ll be good throughout this year, work through the budget, and get through without any hiccups.”

The Council also kept its contact responsibilities the same.

Matt Dillon will remain the liaison for E-911 and Solid Waste.

Kyle Bowman will remain the liaison for community corrections.

Dawes will remain the liaison for GIS, Region III-A, and will serve as co-liaison with Randy Curless for County Tax Abatement.

Curless will remain the liaison for the Plan Commission, and

serve as co-liaison on the Job Classification Committee with Matt Mize.

Philip Dale will remain the liaison for the Emergency M a n a g e m e n t Advisory Board and LEPC, and Lorissa Sweet will serve as liaison for the Health Department Board.

The Council also set its 2018 meeting schedule, which is as follows. Meetings are at 5 p.m. at the County Courthouse unless otherwise specified: Jan. 22 Feb. 26 March 26 April 23 May 29 June 25 July 23 August 27 Sept. 11 and 12, 12:30 p.m., Departmental Budget Hearings Sept.

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VACATION/TRAVEL DOES WARM WINTERS SOUND GOOD?? Bring your RV down to the warm Rio Grande Valley. J-5 RV Park in Mission Tx. will welcome you with a country setting, friendly people and lots of activities to keep you busy. We have a special for first time visitors.

Phone us at 956-682-7495 or 515-418-3214 Email j5rvparktx@gmail.com Tom and Donna Tuttle, Managers (MCN)

Articles For Sale 60 GOOD GUALITY SKIDS for sale, $3 each or 10 for $25. Call 260-3779242.

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

ITEMS FOR SALE: Grey swivel chair, Margaritaville signs brand new in box, lots of lamps & decorative items, all mint condition.

Call 260-906-6590.

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LOCAL HANDYMAN looking to expand in 2018.

Offering Snow Removal, Garage and Basement finishing, interior and exterior painting, Lawncare, Landscaping, Pressure washing, Tree trimming and removal, Odd jobs.

Call Ryan today at 574377-8876.

LOOKING FOR FREE WOOD PLANKS to use for walls in old house. Will gladly pick up. Call 260571-5980 and leave message.

AKC REGISTERED YORKIE FOR SALE, 3 lbs., 9 months old, has shots, paper trained, female named Willow. Call 765-833-2388.

For Rent WABASH LOWER 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT (EXTRA CLEAN) 1 PERSON APARTMENT WITH FURNITURE, A/C, WASH/DRYER, UTILITIES INCLUDED, REFERENCES, NO PETS. $130 A WEEK. 260-563-3368 OR 260-750-4783 167 N. SPRING ST., WABASH, completely remodeled, 1/2 of a duplex, 3 BR, 1 BA, $110/week plus utilities, 1 year lease & $400 dep. required, NO PETS, NO SMOKING. Call 563-7294, leave message if no answer.

WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber. 260-7861494 & 260-388-6631.

Wanted

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Resumes accepted through January 31st from 8-4, M-F in the Clerk’s office or by mail or email.

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Notice is hereby given that FRANK F. FINNEGAN, III., was on January 5, 2018, appointed Personal Representative/Executor of the Estate of FRANK F. FINNEGAN,II., and is hereby authorized to administer the Estate without Court supervision.

All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in said Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, August 20, 2017, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this 8th day of January, 2018.

Elaine J. Martin Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Bruce E. McLane, Attorney at Law Attorney No. 10166-27 312 S. Washington St., Marion, Indiana 46952 765-662-6627

3 BR HOUSE, 1 1/2 BA, fenced yard, outside buildings, $475/mo plus deposit & utilities. Call 260-5715556.

COMMERCIAL BUILDING, State Rd. 13 next to police dept. approx. 3,500 sf. Call 574-527-1771.

LOWER 1 BR APT, all utilities furnished, stove & refrigerator furnished, NO PETS, $115/wk., $350 deposit, MUST SHOW PROOF OF INCOME. Call after 4:30, 260-571-7719 or 260-571-8818.

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We offer competitive wages, health insurance, 401K, vacation pay, & uniform allowance. Also, signing bonus to qualified applicants.

Apply in person Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or mail your resume to: Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Inc, P.O. Box 347, North Manchester, IN 46962

Martin Yale Industries, a vertically integrated company, is seeking a

PRODUCTION FLOOR MANAGER A qualified candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in a production management environment. Minimum 5 years production management experience needed. Must be able to manage diverse personalities as well as work with a cross functional team composed of scheduling, purchasing, shipping, sales, and engineering.

Experience with ERP systems a must.

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FULL-TIME SHIPPING CLERK This individual should be able to lift up to 90 lb. and have basic computer knowledge. We will be accepting applications at our facility between the hours of 9am and 4pm for this position.

We offer competitive wages, 401K, and medical/dental insurance.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROBERTSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE AT SPRINGFIELD STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Petitioner,

NOTICE OF ENTRY REQUESTED

vs.

No. 74CC1-2017-CV-157 ANDREW DOWNING, Father Last Known Addresses of: 839 Hogans Branch Road Hendersonville, TN 37075 408 W. Main Street, Apartment 2 Wabash, IN 46992-3058 175 N. Bridge Street, Apartment 1 Wabash, IN 46992-9077 Respondents.

IN THE MATTER OF: AUBREY CHRISTINE POWELL, DOB: 06/24/16 A CHILD UNDER EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION It appearing to the Court from the allegations of the Petition for Termination of Parental Rights, Motion for Service by Publication and the Affidavit of Diligent Search that the whereabouts of the Respondent, ANDREW DOWNING, Father, is unknown and cannot be ascertained by diligent searches completed by the Department of Children’s Service and contracted private process servers both in and out of the State of Tennessee, therefore, the ordinary process of law cannot be served upon Respondent. It is, therefore, ORDERED that said ANDREW DOWNING, be served by publication of the following notice for four (4) consecutive weeks in the Nashville Ledger, a newspaper published throughout Wilson, Sumner, and Davidson Counties, and in The Paper of Wabash County, Incorporated, a newspaper published in Wabash County, Indiana.

It is further ORDERED that if the Respondent, ANDREW DOWNING, Father, does not enter an appearance or otherwise Answer the Petition, further personal service or service by further publication shall be dispensed with and service of any future notices, motions, orders or other legal documents in this matter may be made upon the Respondent, by filing same with the Circuit Court Clerk of Robertson County, Tennessee.

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT, ANDREW DOWNING, FATHER The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, has filed a Petition against you both seeking to forever terminate your parental rights to AUBREY CHRISTINE POWELL. It appears that ordinary process of law cannot be served upon you because your whereabouts is unknown. You are hereby ORDERED to appear in the Robertson County Circuit Court, Division I, (Honorable Ross H. Hicks) located at 501 South Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172, on the 14th day of March, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., to personally answer the Termination of Parental Rights Petition. Failing to appear for the hearing on this date and time, without good cause, pursuant to Rule 39(c)(3) of the Tennessee Rules of Juvenile Procedure will result in the loss of your right to contest the Petition to Terminate your Parental Rights as to the child, AUBREY CHRISTINE POWELL. You may view and obtain a copy of the State’s Petition and any other subsequently filed legal documents at the Robertson County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office located at 501 South Main Street, Springfield, TN 37172.

Entered nunc pro tunc to 12/05/17 on this the __________day of January, 2018. _______________________________________ ROSS H. HICKS-CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE APPROVED FOR ENTRY: STATE OF TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES Stephen J. Marsh, BPR # 025967 Regional General Counsel Department of Children’s Services 200 Athens Way, Ste. A Nashville, Tennessee 37243

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Schoening elected Wabash City Council president

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Eric Schoening is the new president of the Wabash City Council.

Schoening was unanimously elected to the post during a brief council meeting on Monday night, Jan. 8.

He replaces Council member Doug Adams,

who served in the post in 2017.

A new Council president is selected from among the seven Council members at the panel’s first meeting in

January. The president serves as a liaison between the Council and the mayor’s office.

It also holds the title of mayor pro tem, and fills in for the mayor at vari-

ous functions which the mayor is unable to attend.

Shoening said he is looking forward to serving and hopes he does a good job in the post.

Council member Bryan Dillon praised Adams for the year he served.

In another matter, the council approved minor changes to the

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city’s salary ordinance, bringing it in line with changes approved last year when Council met on the matter. The changes, Mayor Scott Long noted, were more or less housekeeping details and will not change the total of the ordinance.

Council members also received an update on the Eagles Theatre project from Tina Henderson of Mendenhall Associates.

She told the council the city should receive the first installment of state funds within the next few weeks for the Stellar Project portion of the rehabilitation project.

Finally, the Council approved residential tax abatements for Josh and Kristen Petrinuw and Josh Steele to build homes at 1760 Stitt St. and 78 LaSalle Ave., respectively. It also found Robert and Patricia Meagher to be in compliance with their five-year abatement for a home at 25 Studio Drive.

The Meaghers are in their third year of the abatement.