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Governor seeks disaster declaration

Wabash among 88 counties in request

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb announced that the state of Indiana is requesting a U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretarial disaster designation for 88 counties, including Wabash County, due to losses caused by flooding and excessive rain this planting season.

“Heavy and persistent rainfall has saturated fields across the

state, hurting Indiana crops and our farmers,” Holcomb said. “As I continue to monitor this situation, Hoosier farmers can rest assured that we will keep a close eye on the long-term effects of these relentless rains.”

The request was made Friday, July 12, in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue and signed by Gov. Holcomb, Lt. Gov.

Suzanne Crouch and Indiana Farm Service Agency Executive Director Steven Brown.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data shows that the past 12 months have been the wettest on record in the United States. A USDA disaster designation can be requested when at least 30 percent of one crop is damaged or lost in a

county. Of the state’s 92 counties, 88 counties have reported data meeting that threshold.

The designation would allow emergency low-interest loans to be made available to farmers. The low-interest financing can also be made to counties contiguous to counties in the disaster zone.

U.S. heroes to be honored on July 20

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

Mariah Kirtlan, the 2019 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen, receives a congratulatory hug from her father, Scott. Photos by David Brinson

Kirtlan crowned 2019 County 4-H Fair Queen

By David Brinson news@thepaperofwabash.com Mariah Kirtlan thought there must have been a mistake when the announcer read her name off as this year’s Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen.

“I thought they called the wrong number!” Kirtlan said, laughing. “This was my last year and I was really sad, because I just wanted to at least get on the court.

And then I was like ‘Oh my gosh! No way!’”

The 2019 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen Pageant took place Wednesday night, July

10, in the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. Kirtlan’s court consists of Haylie Miller (first runner-up), Ally Keaffaber (second runner-up) and Karrigan Yard (third runner-up). Ariel Dale was awarded the honor of Miss Congeniality.

Kirtlan graduated from Northfield with Academic Honors and is currently attending Indiana University of Fort Wayne, where she is pursuing a nursing degree.

She hopes to eventually obtain her Nurse Practitioner license and work in the mission field. Kirtlan was on the Wabash Festivals Queen’s court last year when she (continued on page 2)

Jirni Cripe, the 2018 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen, crowns 2019 Queen Mariah Kirtlan.

An event which will provide honor helicopter rides to military veterans is scheduled for July 20.

LLL Truck Repair, along with Indiana and American Huey 369, a non-profit organization based in Peru, are partnering to host the event, called Honoring our Heroes to recognize veterans and active-duty personnel.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at LLL, located at 8254 West County Road 300 North in Andrews, near U.S. 24.

This is the third time the event has offered free flights. The community has stepped up for financial support to help send the veterans up, but anyone can take a membership flight.

The last event took place in 2017, and drew around 400 people.

“We’re probably expecting 500 people this year, but it probably won’t all be at the same time,” Ryan Long said.

Long said it’s passion for veterans that makes him and his business want to do this.

“We care about our veterans and want to do something for them,” Ryan said. ”We’ve sent over 100 veterans up in the Vietnam-era Huey helicopters, and it’s just a good feeling giving back to our veterans. They did things we can’t even understand at times, and it just feels good knowing that the entire community is supporting this event.”

The event is open to the public and all ages are encouraged to come out to show respect and honor to veterans and active duty personnel.

Veterans and active duty personnel interested in taking an honor flight should arrive to register for the drawing between 10 and 11 a.m.

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4-H Fair Queen finished third runner-up and was voted Miss Friendship by her peers.

She explained how she worked towards improving for this pageant over the last year.

“I practiced a lot for interviews, and I

worked to get my outfit more professional, but most of it is just communication,” she said. “I definitely feel like I’ve changed over the last year. I feel like I don’t stumble over my words as much and now I can create a better connection

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The pageant consists of three parts: an off-stage interview prior that day, a professional wear contest and a formal wear contest. During the formal wear section,

2018 Queen Jirni Cripe drew a word out of a bucket at random, words like “grateful” and “strength,” and the contestant would have to explain just what that word meant to them as an individual. This diverges

Mariah Kirtlan (center), 2019 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen, is joined by court members (from left) Karrigan Yard, third runner-up; Haylie Miller, first runner-up; Ally Keaffaber, second runner-up; and Ariel Dale, Miss Congeniality. Photo by David Brinson from the typical question/answer format seen in years past, because it more closely emulates the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant.

Kirtlan’s word was “tradition,” made her think of her family and their many traditions she hopes to keep alive.

Mariah’s parents, Scott and Sandi Kirtlan, described their mood afterwards as “elated” and “proud.”

“She got a lot of good, constructive

criticism from the judges last year,” Scott Kirtlan said.

“I’m proud of her because she took that criticism and got better. She’s worked really hard.”

During the multitude of pictures with her family, her court and visiting queens, Mariah’s father joked that her cheeks would hurt the next day from all the smiling.

Mariah, a 10-year 4-H member, said the thing she is most looking forward to over the next week is get-

ting to know her court and seeing the fair from a new perspective. Cripe, who handed over the throne, had a little advice for the new Queen.

“Live in the moment. The week will be over before you know it and all you will have is the memories,” Cripe said. “I’m excited for her. I know she’ll make a great queen.”

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Back to School Bash planned Aug. 3

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com CASA of Wabash County will host a Back to School Bash for students needing supplies at Wabash High School on Aug. 3.

The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It’s CASA sponsored, said Deb Joy, but it’s a community event.

Purdue Extension, Area 5, Indiana Youth Institute, YMCA, ARC of Wabash, Pride Point, Manchester University, WIC, DCS, The Community Foundation of Wabash County, and the Lighthouse Mission and the Wabash Elks are all also sponsoring the event or providing items.

The Access Youth Center will be providing backpacks.

The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department will be giving out fingerprint kits, and the County Health Department will be giving back to school shots.

The Wabash Carnegie Public Library is bringing books to the event, and there will also be free haircuts available.

There will be clowns from Huntington.

There will be face painters.

The event will also feature a bounce house from Manchester Rentals.

“We need to let people know there is time to register to come in and get the items,” Joy said. “They can pick up a registration at the CASA office at 13 West Hill Street.

They can also pick up a registration at DCS, The Access and WIC.” Patrons are needed to register so CASA knows what size of clothes they wear.

There is no qualification, Joy said. People will not be turned away.

This is the first year for the event, and the community has really stepped up, Joy said.

“It’s turned into a nice big event,” Joy said. “This is to help the kids – help the families. There were several programs for back to school, and I thought it would be nice if we could get together and all do it one day at one spot for people who have trouble with transportation or they don’t know where to go. We tried to pull everyone together that has a program for a onetime thing.”

Joy said there is a big need for this in the community.

“It’s one of those things where getting kids ready for school is something everyone is trying to help do,” she said. “Each group was trying to do their own thing.

We just are trying to bring everyone together to organize it.”

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County OKs measure to sell seized assets

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Contestants in the 4-H Queen contest perform a dance routine as part of the pageant,. Photos by David Brinson

4-H Queen senior year as National Honors Society members at North Manchester High School. Yard is in her third year of 4H, while Miller is in her ninth.

Second Runner-Up, Keaffaber, finished seventh in her graduating class at Northfield High School and will be studying business this fall at the University of St. Francis, with hopes of one day starting her own business.

Miss Congeniality, Dale, is a Northfield graduate as well. She will be playing basketball for Taylor University this fall.

Daisy Sparks provided entertainment between segments with her ukulele rendition of Priscilla Ahn’s “Dream.”

Makayla Ridgeway, 2015 Wabash 4-H Queen, was Director of the Contestants’ Group Dance Choreography. Julie Echard, Kylie Echard,

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Sheriff Ryan Baker kicked off the July 15 Wabash County Commissioners’ meeting by giving his weekly jail report.

The jail had an average weekly population of 130, with 35 new bookings and nine transports.

The county has 35 inmates housed in Miami County, and five in Noble County.

The jail’s peak pop-

ulation was 136.

The current jail county was 129, with 172 total inmates.

That number included 47 Level 6 felons.

The county also passed an ordinance at the meeting, which approved that the sale of seized assets will go to the prosecuting attorney.

The commissioners approved the ordinance, but were also going to try to figure out what type of oversight the program would have.

PEO members meet Article provided

Daisy Sparks performs during the pageant.

Tammy Farlow, Brianne Finch and Many Renbarger make up the 4-H Fair Queen Pageant Committee.

PEO Chapter BY had its monthly meeting on Monday, July 8, at Charley Creek Gardens.

There was much discussion on the grants, scholarships and loans available to exceptional local students and how to reach those women who might be eligible. If anyone has a student they think might benefit, please let a PEO member know about her.

It was decided that Chapter BY would

make the “Liz Hobb’s Benefit Dinner and Auction” on August 24, 2019, our fall social. Members will contact organizers to see if there are other ways we can help. Ms. Hobbs was the chapter’s ELF Grant recipient in 2017 and members would like to continue our support for her.

There will be a gathering for “Lunch at the Fair” on Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 a.m., if weather is too hot they will meet at Harvey Hinklemeyer’s.

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Wabash Portable has new owner

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash Portable Equipment, 1830 S. Wabash St., Wabash, is under new ownership.

Brandon Ross purchased the business from longtime owners Chuck and Dianne Smith. Ross also owns American Eagle Lawn & Landscaping, now in its 10th year.

“Ever since I’ve opened American Eagle, this has been my home store,” Ross told The Paper of Wabash. “Coming in and out quite often as I have in the past it started drawing my

interest more and more.

“Reality hit and it actually happened.

Now we’re in the groove and we’re trying to get going and make it as successful as it has been the last 43 years that Chuck owned it.”

Ross said he approached Smith about purchasing the business.

“Honestly, it was just for a joke at the time,” he said. “But I stuck to it and we started getting serious about it. It kind of went both ways at certain points. But it all worked out the way it should have.”

Ross plans to keep

American Eagle at its current location in Wabash.

“I’ve definitely added more headaches to my plate, with two businesses,” he said. “But me, being 31 years old, I think I can manage it. I just hope the customers stay patient.”

He hopes to take on more lines at Wabash Portable in the future.

“There’s room to expand,” he said. “But we’ve just got to be sure that everything is working properly before we expand and take on new things.”

American Eagle has between eight and 12 employees, depending on the time of the

year, while Wabash Portable has four fulltime employees.

Showing off some equipment and the showroom at Wabash Portable Equipment are (from left) Hailey Brooke and Bentley, owner Brandon Ross, G e n e r a l Manager/Parts Ryan Riggs and Tony Irwin, service shop. Not pictured is salesman Kevin Baker. Ross purchased the business from longtime owners Chuck and Dianne Smith. Ross also owns American Ealge Lawn & Home Maintenance.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

Renovation grants now available INDIANAPOLIS — The Historic Renovation Grant Program is open for applications and will be accepted until all funding is awarded.

The program is designed to preserve and rehabilitate historic properties to further incentivize downtown economic development across Indiana.

“It is so important we are preserving

Indiana’s rich, historical history,” Crouch said. “Through these grants, more communities will have the opportunity to upkeep their downtown buildings.”

During the 2019 legislative session the Indiana General Assembly passed three enhancements to the program which include: Non-profit organizations that own a his-

toric property are eligible to apply; The minimum grant amount that can be requested has been lowered to $5,000.

Interested property owners, who meet established eligibility requirements, must submit an application. For more inform a t i o n , visit www.in.gov/ocra /hrgp.htm

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Inclusive playground nearing completion

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Work on Wabash’s inclusive playground is on schedule to be completed by late July.

That was the word Wednesday night, July 10, from Wabash Park Superintendent Adam Hall to the Wabash Park Board.

While work is likely to be finished by the end of the month, there still has not been a date set for a grand opening ceremony, he continued.

Officials are trying to incorporate it into a First Friday event in downtown Wabash.

The playground – dubbed Friendship Hill – is located next to the John Drook Memorial Skate Park on South Carroll Street, across from the Wabash County YMCA. The two acre play space is designed to allow everyone, regardless of age or abilities, to play together.

Work at the site has been hampered by weather, Hall noted.

Of the 28 work days available in May, there was rain on 18 of them. Crews, in an effort to get the project completed, even worked over the Memorial Day weekend, he added.

In another matter, Polly Howell, Wabash Carnegie Public Library’s youth service librarian, told the board that the park board liked the board’s suggestion on where to locate a proposed Storywalk.

Howell first broached the idea of the Storywalk with the board in April.

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consists of a series of posts with a display in which a page from a storybook is featured.

The concept behind the project is to entice families with young children to stroll through the walk and read each page of the storybook. When the walk is finished, the book will have been read.

Most children storybooks have 32 pages, so 17 posts would be needed along the walk. The book would be replaced about once a month.

Library officials first suggested placing the Storywalk along the Wabash River Trail. However, park officials believe that could cause some congestion issues for those walking or riding along the trail.

Hall, in turn, suggested locating the walk along the Charley Creek Trail that links the Morrett Sports Complex and O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, or the new trail near Parkview Wabash Hospital.

In May, Hall and Park Board president Brian Campbell suggested locating the walk in a grassy area just east of the Wabash River Trail parking lot on Huntington Street.

That location, Howell said, was favorable to the library board.

Before anything can proceed on the Storywalk, the library board needs to get quotes on creating the tops of the posts upon which the storybook pages would be placed.

There is no set trail at the site. Hall pondered if stone or road milling would suffice.

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Campbell said before a decision is made along those lines, the Americans with Disabilities Act should be checked. He wondered if a wheelchair could be pushed along the stone. Other board members suggested that, at least to start with, leave the trail grass, perhaps mowed lower than the surrounding grass.

In other matters, the board: Heard an update on the updates being made to the softball field at Wabash City Park.

Gave the Wabash Apache Cross Country permission to explore placing a sign listing the teams’ records near the pavilion in Wabash City Park.

The Apaches use the park as its home cross country course.

Approved the use of the Honeywell Pool for practice by the Wabash Stars swim team in late July. The team generally practices at the Wabash County YMCA, but the Y pool is shutting down for repairs.

Tabled a request to place a memorial cross along Mill Street near Wabash City Park property.

Board members aren’t sure if the site suggested is park property, or is part of the city’s right of way along Mill Street.

Firefighters participate in a water ball contest during the 2018 FunFest by the River. The Paper file photo

FunFest to begin July 27

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — FunFest 2019 happens two weeks earlier than its traditional early August period and the festival will be full of activities and fun for North Manchester and area families.

Running July 25-27, the “Survive FunFest” theme will be on full display Saturday, July 27 with a challenge course for teams to compete, much like competitions seen on TV. The challenges are free to participate and begin at 1 p.m. Obstacles include a timed river crossing, tire flipping, mud balance beam, Aframe climb, belly crawl, a straw bale challenge, and more.

All challenge events are at the new Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street and geared for ages 12 and up, pre-register at the Manchester Alive office.

FunFest will also offer traditional favorites highlighted

by Friday’s Eel River Cruizers Car Show from 1 to 11 p.m. on Main and Mill Streets, and Saturday’s Survive FunFest Parade at 5 p.m.

Thursday Thursday evening activities involve numerous events for children with an

inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, the Poet Corn Crib and Kiddie Train Rides that also run Friday and Saturday, and the Cutie King and Queen Contest Thursday night only.

Friday While the Eel River Cruizers Car Show is the main event for Friday, many other offerings are available.

The North Manchester Center for History is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. with free admission.

First Financial Bank once again will offer free watermelon at 5 p.m., American Legion Post 286 is giving away a free children’s bicycle with registration at noon

and the drawing at 8 p.m.

Timbercrest Senior Living Community is sponsoring free rides Friday from 5 to 10 p.m. in the climatecontrolled Wabash County Trolly #85.

Friday night activities conclude with a concert by The Steel Rail Band, a local band featuring primarily country songs from the 90s through today’s southern rock and classic rock. The show begins at 8 p.m. on the Market Square stage.

Saturday Saturday, July 27 is the longest and busiest day of the festival beginning with the North Manchester Farmer’s Market on the corner of Market and Wayne Streets.

The 48th annual Junior Achievement of North Manchester 1 Mile Fun Run and the 5K Run begin at 8 and 8:30 a.m., respectively.

Also on the athletic front, the 3-on-3 basketball tournament begins at 10 a.m., (continued on page 7)

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16 seek 2019 Wabash County Festival Queen title Sixteen contestants will compete for the title of Wabash County Festival Queen in the 29th annual Wabash County Festivals Pageant.

The new queen will be crowned by the 2018 Wabash County Festivals Queen, Alex Peterson, during the July 26 pageant.

Contestants are: Dayna Dale: Dayna is a 2017 graduate of Southwood Jr.Sr. High School. In the fall she will be a junior at Hanover College where she is majoring in psychology. Her goal is to become a clinical or

school counselor.

Dayna is the daughter of Gary and Jodee Dale.

Anna Driscoll: Anna is a 2018 graduate of Northfield Jr.Sr. High School. In the fall she will be a sophomore at Saint Xavier University.

She is majoring in communications with a double minor in international studies and digital marketing. Her goal is to become a public relations coordinator of a nonprofit organization.

Anna is the daughter of Frank and Beth Driscoll.

Morgan Farr: Morgan is a 2019 grad-

uate of Southwood High School. In the fall she will be a freshman at Indiana Wesleyan University.

She plans to study nursing. Morgan is the daughter of Shane and Denise Farr.

Kaitlyn (Katie) Jones: Katie is a 2018 graduate of Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School. In the fall she will be a sophomore at IU Kokomo majoring in Business Marketing.

She is currently employed as an intern for Visit Wabash County. Katie is the daughter of Jennifer Nestleroad and Ron Jones.

Mariah Kirtlan:

Mariah is a 2018 graduate of Northfield High School. In the fall she will be a sophomore at Indiana University Fort Wayne. She is a nursing major and is working toward a Spanish minor. Her goal is to become a nurse practitioner in special needs and labor & delivery. Mariah is the daughter of Scott and Sandy Kirtlan.

Emilly Martin: Emilly is a 2019 graduate of Wabash High School. In the fall she will be a freshman at Indiana Wesleyan.

She plans to major in nursing and minor in youth ministry. Her

goal is to become a labor and delivery nurse. Emilly is the daughter of Josh and Heide Martin.

Alyssa McKillip: Alyssa will be a senior Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School this fall.

When she is in college, she plans to study human biology with a focus in premedicine. Her goal is to become a pediatric oncologist. Alyssa is the daughter of Troy and Toni McKillip.

Christine Niccum: Christine is a 2017 graduate of Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School. This fall she will be a junior at H u n t i n g t o n

FunFest including brackets for men and women from three different age groups.

Farmers will be displaying their tractors from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street before they make their way to line up for the parade.

An event that is

University where she is majoring in special education. Her goal is to become a special education teacher.

Christine’s parents are Brian and Deanna Niccum.

Haley Porter: Haley is a 2019 graduate of Southwood High School. This fall she will be a freshman at IU Kokomo, and plans to study nursing or pre-med.

Haley’s goal is to become an emergency room doctor. Haley’s parents are Rick and Ellen Porter.

Karlene (Karlie) Poland: Karlie is a 2019 graduate of

Northfield High School. This fall she will be a freshman at Ball State University, and plans to study psychology and premedicine. Her goal is to become a psychiatrist. Karlie is the daughter of Troy and Leah Poland.

Picabo Saunders: Picabo is a 2019 graduate of Wabash High School. This fall she will be a freshman at Indiana University Bloomington, and plans to double major in psychology and international studies.

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...continued from Page 5 gaining popularity is the FunFest Canoe Race at 1 p.m. that runs from the Liberty Mills Access Site to the North Manchester Public Access Site.

Kayaks, 2-person canoes and 3-person canoes are welcome.

Ending the festival will be an encore per-

formance from the Steel Rail Band from 8 to 11 p.m.

During the concert at 9 p.m., the winner of the Manchester Alive 50/50 drawing will be revealed.

For further information see www.manchesteralive.org.

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HALEY PORTER

KARLENE POLAND

Pageant contestants dren’s rights activist for third world countries. Picabo is the daughter of Mike and Dawn Saunders.

Frances (Franny) Schannep: Franny is a 2019 graduate of Manchester High School. This fall she will be a freshman at IU Kokomo where she is majoring in nursing. Her goal is to work with newborns or in the emergency room at a hospital.

Franny is the daughter of Danny And Abby Schannep.

Danielle Sparling: Danielle is a 2016 graduate of Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School. This fall she will be a senior at the University of Indianapolis where she is majoring in

nursing with a minor in psychology. She plans to be a nurse p r a c t i t i o n e r.

Danielle is the daughter of Dan and Michelle Sparling.

Kiley Stone: Kiley is a 2019 graduate of Wabash High School.

This fall she will be a freshman at Butler University where she plans to study health sciences and eventually become a physician’s assistant. Kiley is the daughter of Matt and Kim Stone.

Hally Sweet: Hally Sweet is home schooled and will graduate in 2020.

After graduation she plans to study abroad and eventually major in equine therapy.

Hally is the daughter of Jeremy and

Lorissa Sweet.

Karrigan Yard: Karrigan is a Senior at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School. After graduation she plans to attend college to be a doctor of nursing practice with a minor in business. Karrigan is the daughter of Staci Yard.

The pageant will be held in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m. Admission to the pageant is $5 for persons 6 and older.

Children under 6 are free.

Contestants will compete in an interview during the day.

At the pageant, contestants will compete in sportswear, evening gown and an

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DANIELLE SPARLING

KILEY STONE

HALLY SWEET

KARRIGAN YARD

helped earn scholarship money by working the annual port-apit chicken sale. A special thank you to Miller Home Furnishings for donating their parking lot for the fundraiser.

Directors for the pageant are Kara

Fulmer, Patty Meagher, Teresa Ridgeway and Bev Vanderpool. If you would like the queen and court to appear at an event, please contact one of these ladies.

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The new Queen and Court will appear at the North Manchester Fun Fest, Kunkle Cruise-In, Wabash Garden Fest, Wabash Founder’s Day Parade and Festival and other events around the county as invited.

The Queen will compete in the Indiana State Festivals Pageant in Indianapolis in January, 2020.

The emcee for the evening will be Rodreck Schram.

Connie George will be the official scorekeeper, assisted by Beth M i l l e r .

Choreographers for the pageant are Lisa Mattern Billings and Megan Long. Josh Smalley and Adam

Smalley will be the escorts for the evening gown portion of the pageant. Jon Vanderpool provided stage decorations.

Members of the Wabash Tri Kappa will be assisting with the pageant as an annual service project. Tuxedos for the emcee and escorts will be donated by Ellen’s.

Many individuals and businesses from Wabash County have contributed to the scholarship money.

The pageant will award approx. $3,500 to the winners. The contestants also

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Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Finch Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Finch celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Finch and former Janet Allison were married June 10, 1969.

They have been blessed with two daughters, Lisa (John) Jervis of Columbus, and Lori (Kevin) Standfest of Marion. They also have five granddaughters: Allison, Anna, Makayla, Kylie, and Ashlyn.

They had a dinner hosted by their children, and are plan-

ning a trip for later this summer.

WHS class seeks info on classmates

Cousins meet: The Baldinger-Kirby cousins recently met at Warvel Park in North Manchester for a reunion. Those attending were Judy and Dennis Kramer, David and Kay Barnett, Laura and Dan Cole, Tana and Junior Blocher, Robin Messer, Jack Messer, Jeff and Cindy Barnett, Melissa Cussen and Brad and Diana Barnett.

Members of the Wabash High School Class of 1969 are planning their 50th class reunion and are looking for several classmates.

Information is being sought on the following: Mark Egar, Terry Eldridge, Earl Lyons, Vincent

Peters, Mike Robinson and Lawanda Butcher.

If anyone has contact information for any of these classmates, please contact Claudia Miller Pletting at 219-863-5279 or Chris Leonhard Benson at 260-569-9391.

NM native serving aboard newest floating airport

By Jesse Hawthorne Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Navy Office of Community Outreach NORFOLK, Va. – A North Manchester, Indiana, native and 2009 North Manchester High School graduate is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the service’s newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Fairchild is a mass communication specialist aboard the carrier homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. As a Navy mass communication specialist, Fairchild is responsible for communicating the Navy’s mission by being a Navy journalist.

Fairchild credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned growing up in North Manchester.

“I was taught hardwork and dedication I learned from growing up on a farm,” said Fairchild. “If you work hard every day you make life easier for yourself and give yourself more opportunities for success.”

Commissioned in 2017, Ford, or ‘Warship 78’ as she is known by the crew, is 1,106 feet long; longer than three football fields. The ship, a true floating city, weighs more than 100,000 tons and has a flight

deck that is 256 feet wide.

Powerful catapults slingshot the aircraft off the bow of the ship. The planes land aboard the carrier by snagging a steel cable with an arresting hook that protrudes from the rear of the a i r c r a f t .

Ford is the first of a class of aircraft carriers that offer significant performance improvements over the previous Nimitzclass aircraft carriers. The ship is equipped with the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) to launch aircraft, rather than steam catapults currently used aboard other aircraft carriers, eliminating the requirement to generate and store steam for catapults, which frees up space.

EMALS and other new systems and operating concepts will allow the Ford to accomplish 25 percent more aircraft launches per day than its predecessor while requiring 25 percent fewer crewmembers, resulting in an estimated savings of $4 billion in operating costs over a 50-year life span.

The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States, and U.S. Navy veteran, Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ford enlisted in the U.S.

Naval reserve, serving from 1942 to 1946.

While serving at Navy Preflight School in 1942 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he taught seamanship, ordnance, gunnery, first aid and military drill. At sea, Ford served aboard the light aircraft carrier, USS Monterey, which saw action in the Pacific throughout World War II. After the war, Ford left naval service, achieving the rank of lieutenant commander.

Continuing the traditions of those who served in World War II and since, a key element of the Navy the nation needs is tied to the fact that America is a maritime nation, meaning that the nation’s prosperity is tied to the ability to operate freely on the world’s oceans, according to Navy officials. More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water; 80 percent of the world’s population lives close to a coast; and 90 percent of all global trade by volume travels by sea.

Fairchild is playing an important part in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“Our priorities center on people, capabilities and processes,

and will be achieved by our focus on speed, value, results and partnerships,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer.

“Readiness, lethality and modernization are the requirements driving these priorities.”

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Fairchild is most proud of being the first mass communication specialist to be meritoriously advanced aboard the ship.

“It was due to dedication and hard work which paid off,” said Fairchild. “I stayed humble after being advanced and continued to work hard.”

Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Fairchild, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Fairchild is honored to carry on the family tradition.

“My great-grandfather served in the Marines,” said Fairchild. “His experience of being in during wartime was inspiring to me, and I wanted to have my own experiences.”

Sailors’ jobs are highly varied aboard the carrier.

Approximately 2,600 men and women currently make up the ship’s crew, which keeps all parts of the

Matthew Fairchild Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Angel Jaskuloski aircraft carrier running smoothly — this includes everything from washing dishes and preparing meals to handling weaponry and maintaining the nuclear reactors.

Another 2,500 men and women will form the air wing responsible for flying and maintaining the aircraft aboard the ship.

“Sailors are the lifeblood of any warship and the men and women of the USS Gerald R. Ford are the absolute best that our Navy has to offer,”

said Capt. John J. Cummings, commanding officer of USS Gerald R. Ford.

“Because of the work they do, Warship 78 sailors will take our ship over the horizon and answer our nation’s call in ways that have never been done before. Our sailors are strong, resilient, and truly embody our ship’s motto of ‘Integrity at the Helm.’”

Ford, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service

life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship will carry more than 70 attack jets, helicopters and other aircraft, all of which take off from, and land aboard the carrier at sea.

All of this makes Ford a self-contained mobile airport and strike platform, and often the first response to a global crisis because of a carrier’s ability to operate freely in international waters anywhere on the world’s oceans.

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USDA extends crop deadline

A Huey circles above Tripple LLL Truck Repair during a past event. The Paper file photo

Honoring heroes Hueys 369 and 803 / Warrior 11 will land at 10:30 a.m.

Membership flights will be available to all patriots beginning at noon.

“We’re up over 60 sponsors now,” Long said. “The support from the community has been tremendous this year. It’s an awesome thing. It shows our veterans that a lot of people care about them. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t be sponsoring.”

Long said the event is held every other year.

There was a Vietnam veteran in 2017 that came in and

scoped the place out, but when he heard the helicopters flying in, he locked himself in his car because he couldn’t handle the sound.

“This guy was in the 173rd Airborne, and had seen a lot of combat,” Long said.

“Hearing that sound of the Huey brings back the past for these guys. It’s not always a good past. It’s a painful past. All the things they went through – there are triggers for them. The sound of the Huey – the smells, there is all kinds of things that can trigger things from the past.”

...continued from Page 1 Once the aircraft landed and it was shut down, the veteran saw other veterans walking around the helicopters, and he got out of his car and started interacting.

“He ended up taking an honor flight,” Long said. “That’s how this event is – it’s healing. There’s a lot of healing, hope – that’s what this event is about. It’s about our veterans. And to see a veteran like that with all the emotion he was going through, and he ended up taking a flight. We have ended up building up a good relationship.”

Food vendors and

children’s activities will be available all day during the event.

A cash raffle, gun raffle, and silent auction will take place at the event, as well.

The event was created in 2012 by Ryan and his wife Melissa Long.

“We are forever grateful for all that served and currently serve our great country,” Ryan Long said.

“We are blessed to join with American Huey 369 for this event and provide a place to come together as a community to honor all veterans and active duty personnel.”

A sponsorship campaign to fund membership flights for veterans and active duty personnel is still underway. For more information on Honoring our Heroes, or for sponsorship opportunities, you can visit the event’s Facebook page, Honoring Our Heroes Wabash Indiana, or search the Facebook event, 2019 Honoring Our Heroes.

LLL can be contacted at 260-563-1946.

The rain date for the event has been scheduled for July 21, same time and location.

INDIANAPOLIS – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the deadline to file crop acreage reports for agricultural producers in Indiana impacted by flooding and heavy moisture.

The new July 22 deadline applies to reporting spring-seeded crops to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices and federal crop insurance agents.

“Agriculture operations throughout the state have been hit hard by heavy rains and flooding that have affected their operations,” said Steven Brown, FSA State Executive Director in Indiana. “The deadline extension provides more flexibility for producers who experienced planting and field work delays.”

Filing a timely crop acreage report is important to maintaining eligibility for USDA conservation, disaster assistance, safety net, crop insurance and farm loan programs. A crop acreage report documents all crops and their intended uses and is an important part of record-keeping for your farm or ranch.

Producers filing reports with FSA county offices are encouraged to set up an appointment before visiting the office.

Acreage reports from producers in Indiana who set up appointments before the July 22 deadline are considered timely filed, even if the appointment occurs after the deadline.

The following exceptions apply to acreage reporting: If the crop has not been planted by the reporting date, the acreage must be reported no later than 15 calendar days after planting is completed.

If a producer acquires additional acreage after the above acreage reporting date, the acreage must be reported no later than 30 calendars days after purchasing or acquiring the lease. Appropriate documentation must be provided to the county office.

USDA is taking additional steps to help producers across the country, including: Updating the haying and grazing date for producers who have planted cover crops on prevented plant acres.

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HOMETOWN TABLE

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July 17, 2019

Crispy Kale Slaw 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup Goat Milk 1/8 cup cane sugar 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 4 cups stemmed, shredded kale 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon natural fine sea salt 3 cups finely sliced or shredded red cabbage 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup shelled pumpkin seeds Freshly-ground pepper In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, vinegar and poppy seeds.

Chill until ready to use. In a large bowl, toss shredded kale with oil and salt. Let rest while shredding cabbage. Once cabbage is cut, add cabbage and cranberries to kale mixture and toss. Pour prepared dressing over mixture and toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. To serve, add pumpkin seeds, almonds and pepper to taste, then toss gently just before serving.

Berry Balsamic Beet Salad 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary 2 cups spinach 1/4 cup strawberries 1/4 cup blueberries and blackberries 1/2 cup thinly sliced raw beets 3/4 ounce crumbled goat cheese 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts

One of the best things about the warmer months is the amazing, fresh taste that a summer salad can bring us, like this Kale Slaw, which not only bursts with fresh, crunchy flavor but also nutrition, one can’t help but sigh, “Ah!” Food stylist and photographer: Laura Kurella

Crunch Time!

One of the things I really appreciated about my childhood was that no matter what was going on in the world - or our lives - nothing ever interrupted the seasonal pattern of my mother’s meal planning.

We could always count on root vegetables in the fall, soups and stews in the winter and a bunch of different fresh salads that spring and summer would most certainly bring!

The rhythm of nature that my mother’s kitchen always followed gave us all a sense of security in some ways. I know it may sound silly but knowing that warmer weather was going to bring forth your favorite slaw also ushered in the comfort eating it would bring.

Today most kitchens no longer follow the cycle of harvests due to most foods being plentiful year round. However, my upbringing still tugs me toward following that same rhythm that mother did – and all the delicious freshness that buying and eating on season can only bring!

I loved when ever my mom would pull out her shredder because I knew that it meant that some sort of slaw was soon meant to be.

Large, heavy and consisting of super sharp blades

affixed into the center of long, plank-like boards, this object was one we children were warned to never, ever go near.

Designed to handle an entire head of cabbage in width, my mom could turn a head into a bucket of slaw with just a few draws of the head across the ripple of its blades, and I recall one time that, while she was working too quickly, she managed to shred the tip of one of her fingers, too.

Looking at me in horror, Mom quickly cradled her finger then dropped her voice low and said, “Not a word about this to your father!”

Cleaning up the mess, and her finger too, she looked at me sternly and said, “And this is why we warn you kids that this is too sharp for you!”

My mother’s warning and experience is one that I learned by heart and it has always made me wary about being around anything sharp and thanks to that experience I cannot eat or even look at any slaw without that memory surfacing once again!

Here now are some super-fresh ways for you to savory the season’s crunch time too - ENJOY

In a small bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, pepper and rosemary.

Whisk well then refrigerate. Meanwhile, on a serving plate, combine spinach, fruit and beets then sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Pour vinaigrette over, toss well, then eat!

Makes 1 serving.

Old-fashioned Onion Salad 1 small Vidalia onion, very thinly sliced 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced 3 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, optional 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground pepper 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 large leaves red-leaf lettuce, torn 1 cup red and yellow grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Place sliced onions into a large bowl of cold water and swish with hands until water becomes cloudy. Transfer onions to a clean bowl of cold water and let soak 15 minutes.

Repeat twice then drain and pat dry.

Transfer to a large bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Add lettuce, tomatoes and parsley to bowl with onions. Drizzle with dressing and toss.

Makes 4 servings.

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Wabash baseball teams win championships 11-year-old All-Stars capture District title

By The Paper Staff

The Wabash Senior League won its third straight state title. Photo provided

Seniors win 3rd straight title

By The Paper staff PORTAGE — Wabash Senior League baseball team captured its third straight state championship on Sunday with an 8-3 win over Greenwood.

Wabash went 2-1 in pool play to advance to the elimination round during the State Tournament in Portage.

Wabash defeated Eagle Dale 11-1 in game 1 to

advance to the title game.

Dakota France went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs while striking out nine to pick up the win. Jarrett Craft came on in relieve, pitching 1 1/3 innings, striking out one while giving up one earned run.

Craft and Raice Martin each had three hits for Wabash, while Dillon Tomlinson, Chayden Beeks, Mick

Maggart and Malachi Higgins each had two hits. Tomlinson and Beeks each had a double. Colton Learned also had a hit.

This marks the third straight state title for the Wabash Senior League team, and the fourth in the last six seasons.

Wabash Senior League will now travel to Oglesby/Peru, Ill., on Friday to play in the Central Region Tournament.

Wabash Little League’s 11-year-old All-Stars scored all of its runs in the first inning, defeating Don Ayers American 8-2 on Saturday to win the District 10 championship.

Cooper Long, Caleb Dubois, Ty Leming, Haiden McWhirt, Carter Booth and Korbin Haupert all had RBIs in that decisive first inning to help Wabash to victory.

Dubois pitched Wabash to victory, lasting four and 1/3 innings, allowing one hit a d one run while striking out two.

Long pitched one and 2/3 innings of relief out of the bullpen.

The team will play

The Wabash Little League 11-year-old All-Stars won the District 10 Tournament. Photo provided in the state tournament, hosted by

Decatur League,

Little beginning

July 18.

Troyer named MHS girls basketball coach

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Josh Troyer gets to do something he’s dreamed about since he was young.

The North Manchester native will guide the Manchester Squires girls basketball program as its new head coach after being approved by the M a n c h e s t e r Community School Board of Trustees Tuesday night, July 9.

Troyer replaces Jake Everett who stepped down after taking an assistant principal job at Tippecanoe Valley High School.

Troyer has been the junior varsity coach in the program the last three years under Everett and is excited to continue what the Squires have been doing.

“It’s a neat opportunity. It was not necessarily something I envisioned when I came here to coach with Jake a few years ago,” Troyer said. “I was happy to kind of

get home. I wasn’t sure where the road was going to lead me, but I’m happy to get the opportunity to be head coach.

“It’s something I’ve dreamed about since I was a little kid.”

Troyer is no stranger to Manchester nor coaching.

A 2009 MSH graduate, Troyer attended and played golf at Grace College until 2012 before finishing his MBA in sports management at Tiffin University in Ohio and working on his transition into teaching at Indiana Wesleyan. He also recently earned his administrative license.

Troyer is starting his fifth year teaching at Manchester Elementary School where he started as an aide for kindergarten, followed by a year as a maternity fill-in, then got hired as a first grade teacher for two years, and moved to third grade for the 2018-19 year.

During that time Troyer has been the head girls golf coach which he plans to con-

tinue along with his teaching and basketball duties.

He began his basketball coaching career in 2010 at Northfield coaching with former Manchester coach Moe Smedley as the eighth grade coach as well as a varsity assistant.

He spent two years with Patrick Hopkins as the JV coach, then moved to the girls team for one year before moving to Manchester. He also worked with his father Jim on the Southwood softball staff.

As far as the Manchester girls basketball team, Troyer is looking forward to the season.

“We’ve got a great group of girl,” he said. “We’ve got great senior leadership with four really strong seniors, a good junior class, and good quality girls. The sophomores are starting to step up and have done a really good job this summer … the freshmen too – it’s been good to see.

It’s neat that I get to help them along their journey.”

All-American: Wabash High School student Kiersten O’Neill (second from left) placed sixth at the USA Wrestling USMC Freestyle Nationals in Fargo, N.D., over the weekend. She wrestled in the 164-pound weight division in the 16-U age division in a field over 22 girls from 13 different states. She wrestled seven matches in two days, winning four matches in her run. Photo provided

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WEEKLY REPORTS

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Edison ‘Dean’ Smith, 69

Irene Migliorini, 94

Retired from Wabash Alloys

Enjoyed traveling

Sept. 30, 1949 – July 5, 2019

Dec. 3, 1924 – July 11, 2019

Edison “Dean” Smith, born Sept. 30, 1949, in Floyd County, Ky., passed away on July 5, 2019, at 8:20 a.m., at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a short illness with cancer.

He was the son of Henry and Dulcie Smith, Floyd County, Ky., who preceded him in death.

He married Louise (Cooper) Smith on July 20, 1970, who also preceded him in death on Feb. 25, 2007.

He retired from Wabash Alloys in March of 2005.

Dean is survived by two half-sisters, Nancy Snavely, of Tennessee, and Diana Parsons, of Indiana. He is also survived by three brothers, Elmer Griffey, of Wabash, Moses Griffey, Ligionier, and George Griffey, of Prestonburg, Ky. Also surviving are two stepdaughters, Mary Frank and Becky Ritter, of Macy; one stepson, Tony Nelson, of Wabash; one step-granddaughter, Jennie Barshney, and six step-grandsons, Lance, Frank Jr., Jason, Chad Nelson, David and John.

He was preceded in death by brothers Henry Griffey, of Clearwater, Fla., Paul Griffey, of Prestonburg, Ky., Ester Griffey, of Wabash, Ellis Griffey, of Roann, and six sisters also preceded him in death, Marie Skeens,of Floyd County, Ky., Martha Jane Murpy, of Prestonburg, Ky., Ruth Blankenship, of Pikeville, Ky., Lydia Dye and Dora Alice Dials, both of Wabash.

Dean also leaves a host of nieces and nephews.

Dean, as the family called him, loved to fish, garden and visit with family. He attended Christian Heritage Church, of Wabash. He will truly be missed by family and friends.

Per Dean’s request, there will be no viewing or funeral services. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Robert Gillespie, 93 73-year Masonic member Sept. 21, 1925 – July 12, 2019

Robert Eugene Gillespie, 93, of Wabash, passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home.

He was born Sept. 21, 1925, in Wabash, to Vernon and Dorothy (Malott) Gillespie.

Bob was a 1943 graduate of Lagro High School. He married Ines M. Brewer in Bluffton, on April 30, 1950; she died March 7, 2017. Bob was a grain and hog farmer 30 years, before moving to Wabash in 1983. His 57-year career as an insurance and securities agent continued until his death.

He was an agent with Farm Bureau Insurance from 1962-1979, and in July 1979 he became an independent agent. Bob was a Certified Life Underwriter and was a member of the National Association of Life Underwriters since 1962. He was a former member of Asbury Church and a current member of the First United Methodist Church in Wabash, where he served on the Mission Committee, and was a 15 year lay delegate to the United Methodist Annual Conference.

Bob was active with Paradise Springs and served on the board several years. He was a 73 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a 50-year member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite, 30-year member of the Mizpah Shrine, and was a member and secretary/treasurer of the Wabash Shrine Club. He was proud to be a Shriner, and went with many busloads of Wabash County 4th graders to the Shrine Circus. He received the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award. He also was a Past Grand Patron of the Indiana Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, a life member of the National American Hunting Club, and a member of the NRA. Bob raised many types of flowers, particularly roses. His roses adorned many tables and brightened hospital rooms. He exercised at the YMCA on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, even the day he died.

He is survived by three sons, Dr. Ron (Grace) Gillespie of West Lafayette, Dr. Tom (Denise) Gillespie of Battle Ground, and Phil (Cheryl) Gillespie of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, Chris (Anne) Gillespie of Random Lake, Wisconsin, Amanda Goodspeed of West Lafayette, Rebecca (Chris) Rowan, and Kevin (Bonnie) Gillespie, both of Lafayette, Matt (Erin) Gillespie of Whitestown, Kendra (Curt) Pogue of Morocco, Rachel Parteko of Ossian, and Andy Gillespie of Fort Wayne; 25 greatgrandchildren, and his sister-in-law, Margie Gillespie of Wabash.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Ramon Gillespie.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, with Pastors Nathan Whybrew and John Cook officiating. Burial will be in Matlock Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-7 p.m.

Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. There will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m., Friday.

Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Church or the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

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

Irene Migliorini, 94, North Manchester, passed away on the morning of July 11, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community.

Irene was born to Polish immigrants, John and Theresa (Laskowski) Struglinski, on Dec. 3, 1924, in Spring Valley, Ill. On March 3, 1944, she married Deno Migliorini, the son of Italian immigrants. Irene delivered their first child, daughter Dana, while Deno was in Europe serving in World War II. Seven years later their son, David, was born. The family moved to North Manchester in 1958. In April of 1966, Deno

passed away.

Irene worked for the Wabash Plain Dealer and retired in 1989, after 25 years. She enjoyed playing bridge and backgammon, bowling, doing crossword puzzles, shopping for clothes and antiques, and going to the movies. She loved traveling, whether to Hawaii, Spain, Jamaica, or tournament destinations with her Quality Hardwood bowling teammates. She was proud to have been salutatorian of her 1942 graduating class at Hall Township High School, Illinois.

She loved, and was loved by her family: daughter, Dana Lucas of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., son David (Teresa) Migliorini of North Manchester; her grandchildren: Tony Lucas, Henderson, Nev., Eris Migliorini (James Elliott) and Deno Migliorini (Greta Miller) of North Manchester, and two great-grandchildren: Sarah Lucas, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Kai Elliott, North Manchester.

Her family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to every volunteer from Meals on Wheels who delivered her meals for many years, and to each nurse, aide, dining room attendant, and general staff member of the Peabody Community, who appreciated her sense of humor, and lovingly and respectfully looked after Irene in her last year of life.

Those wishing to honor Irene might consider a contribution to: Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 243, North Manchester, or The Caring Circle c/o Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. 7th, North Manchester.

Burial will be in Memorial Garden Cemetery, Spring Valley, Ill., at a later date.

Na zdrowie!

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Joseph A. Ridenour, 85 U.S. Army veteran May 30, 1934 – July 2, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Ridenour, of Brown County, died on July 2, 2019. He was 85.

Joe was born May 30, 1934, in Wabash, son of Dwight and Catherine (Moon) Ridenour. He graduated from Indiana Central University in 1956 with a degree in music, and served two years in the U.S. Army. He taught music in the Greenwood school district and then began his 56-year career as a minister in the Disciples of Christ churches in Danville, Frankfort, Speedway and Trafalgar. He retired several times and handled visitation for Speedway Christian Church until 2018.

Joe never met a stranger and was known for his smile, hugs, corny compliments and jokes. He was light-hearted and had a lifelong dedication and passion for music, his wife, Sandy, and his family.

His love of music was evident in the more than 100 songs he wrote, and he had a particular fondness for Bach. He was gifted at directing church and community choirs and was a member of both the community choir and band in Brown County. He started the music series at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom. At Speedway, he had a “men’s buckets choir” for men who couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket, as well as a Buckettes choir for the ladies.

Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years, Sandy (Allen) Ridenour; sisters Mary Ellen Rowe, Elizabeth Mendez, Lois Ridenour, Rebecca (John) Rambo; brother David (Sue) Ridenour; daughters Debbie (Tim) Kelley, Michelle (Dan) Scott and Julie (Steve Acton) Ridenour; sons Dan (Sherry) Ridenour, Mike (Angela) Ridenour and Jeffrey (Denise) Ridenour; grandchildren Brendan Ridenour, Sean Sandgren, Ali Starkey, Kristofer Sandgren, Nathan Scott, Joe Ridenour, Madeline Scott, Joshua Ridenour, Fiona Ridenour, Riley Dehner and Eli Dehner; and great-grandchildren Kason Sandgren and Owen Starkey. Two more great-granddaughters are due this year. He is preceded in death by his parents (1990), his brother Phillip (2015) and sister Dorothy (1949).

Joe was fascinated by science and in 1974, decided he would someday donate his body to science. His body was donated to Indiana University Medical School. Joe was a student of life and was filled with marvel and curiosity and shared his spirit of wonder freely with all those he encountered. He had the soul of a philosopher and the heart of a child which gave him the ability to look at things without cynicism. He believed and lived by the philosophy “all you need is love.”

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 27 at Speedway Christian Church, with calling 9:30-10:30 a.m. A reception will follow the funeral at the Barn at Bay Horse Inn, 1468 Stones Crossing Road West, Greenwood.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to either Speedway Christian Church or St. David’s Episcopal Church in Bean Blossom.

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Charles Thomas, 93

Ford Meter Box retiree

World War II veteran

Aug 14, 1934 – July 6, 2019

Nov. 1, 1925 – July 8, 2019

Robert Eugene Heath, 82, of Winter Haven, Fla., went home to his Heavenly Father on July 6, 2019, at 4 a.m. at Good Shepherd Hospice House.

He had resided in Winter Haven, Fla., for almost 23 years.

He was born Aug. 14, 1934, in Lima, Ohio. He was married May 16, 1964, to Shirley L. Keiffer in Banquo.

Bob was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Winter Haven, Florida. He retired from Ford Meter Box Company in Wabash, as purchasing director for 30 years, then retired from again with 11 years of service with the Polk County School Board, Florida, as a school bus driver.

He will be sorely missed by his two brothers, Ken and Michael, sister Elnora, and their spouses; also two children, Cindi Love and Matthew Heath, grandchildren Courtney Love Hughes and spouse Justin, RaQuel, Grant, and Dylan Love; greatgrandchildren Jeremiah and Jordan Love Hughes.

A celebration of his life will be held July 17, 2019, 7 p.m., at Faith Baptist Church, 2140 Crystal Beach Road, Winter Haven, Fla. Please, instead of flowers, donations to Gideons International would be appreciated.

Roger Tate, 79 Lifelong farmer March 31, 1940 – July 11, 2019 Roger Eugene Tate, 79, of Zionsville, formerly of rural North Manchester, died at 1:31 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born March 31, 1940, in Wabash County, to Von and Ruby (Allisbaugh) Tate.

Roger was a 1958 graduate of Manchester High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He married Marcheta Knauff in North Manchester, on June 9, 1961. Roger was a lifelong no-till farmer, and co-owned along with his brother Neil, Tate Farms Inc. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Zionsville, and a former member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Manchester. He also volunteered for Habitat for Humanity for nearly 20 years, served as chairman of the board for 10 years, and was a member and past president of the Manchester Kiwanis Club. He was the sexton of Fairview Cemetery in Servia several years.

Roger was an avid golfer, and enjoyed playing cribbage, poker, and euchre. He also enjoyed spending time on Lake Wawasee, and lived the past six years in Zionsville.

He is survived by his wife, Marcheta Tate of Zionsville; two children, Eric (Kimberly) Tate of Wheaton, Ill., and Angela “Angie” (Randy) Eugenio of Zionsville; four grandchildren, Charles Tate and Lily Tate, both of Wheaton, and Claire Eugenio and Tate Eugenio, both of Zionsville; and his brother, Neil (Nancy) Tate of North Manchester.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation and memorial services were Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor Jeff Hawkins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia, at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is Habitat for Humanity.

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

Morris Williams, 89 Korean War veteran Oct. 27, 2019 – July 1, 2019 Morris Dean Williams, 89, of Wabash, died at 6:48 p.m., Monday, July 1, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

He was born Oct. 27, 1929 in Miami County, Indiana to Ralph and Vida (Ferree) Williams.

Morris was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School and was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict. He married Doris Ann Ward in Wabash on Aug. 20, 1954; she died Jan. 17, 2014. Morris retired from Ford Meter Box in Wabash and also worked as a car salesman for Canal Ford. He attended the First Church of Christ Scientist in Warsaw, and frequently visited Potters House Ministries and Faith Baptist Church in Wabash.

Morris had a passion for music. He loved playing the guitar, and had played since he was 9-years-old. He taught guitar, played and sang in churches and nursing homes, and in several bands in his younger years. He enjoyed attending church, and loved God and his family.

He is survived by two children, Faith (Tom) Ogden and Mark (Robin) Williams, both of Wabash; five grandchildren, Ian (Phoebe Hearn) Ogden of Wabash, Emily (Shannon) Overlander of Lagro, Josh (Stephanie) Williams, Jeremy Williams, and Rachel (Jeremy) Landis, all of Wabash; eight great-grandchildren, Eli Ogden of Wabash, Braxton Overlander and Macie Overlander, both of Lagro, Zachary Williams, Caleb Williams, Katlyn Williams, Danika Landis, and Lakin Landis, all of Wabash.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Verle Williams.

Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Bernice Pickering officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are the Veterans Administration or the Wounded Warrior Project.

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

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Charles Richard Thomas, 93, North Manchester, passed away July 8, 2019 at 5:47 p.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne.

One of nine children, Dick was born Nov. 1, 1925, in Center Township, to Jonathan Ora and Kessie (Ealy) Thomas.

He married Loretta May Curtis. She passed away on Sept.

26, 1993. He later married Geraldine M. “Gerri” Gidley on Oct. 28, 1995. They were married for almost 19 years before she passed away Aug. 18, 2014.

Dick served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He built an auction house in Muncie called The East Way Auction where he and his brother were auctioneers for five years. He later owned and operated a gas station that expanded into a grocery store for 25-plus years called Thomas Milk House, Produce, and Grocery located in Peru, with a secondary location in Wabash. An accomplished farmer, he grew his own fruits and vegetables for the store. Dick had a deep passion and seriousness for fishing and created many of his own fishing lures.

In the center of Dick’s life, was a call of faith and ministry. He produced a television ministry called “Seeds of Growth” that aired on Christian TV stations. He was also an accomplished poet that published a book of poems called “Seeds of Growth” poems. He was also a song leader at several churches. Dick later attended the Manchester Bible Church in North Manchester. He also volunteered at hospice homes for three years.

Surviving are sons, Timothy Thomas, Peru, Rodney (Nancy McMillan) Thomas, Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Linda (Leonard) Andersson, Mesa, Ariz., Sherry (Larry) Hawks, Kokomo; one step-son Jon (Jerry) Gidley, South Whitley; two stepdaughters, Janice (John) Campbell, West Lafayette, and Barbara (David) Patterson, Atlanta, Ga.; two brothers Larry (Julianne) Thomas, Muncie, Bill Thomas, New Jersey; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 10 step-great grandchildren, and eight step great great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, his second wife, four brothers, and two sisters.

Visitation and services were Thursday, July 11, 2019, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Pastor Paul Sutherland will officiate and burial will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru.

Memorials may be made to, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814.

Patricia Vanlandingham, 69 Longtime March of Dimes chair Oct. 15, 1949 – July 11, 2019

Patricia Ann Vanlandingham, 69, of Wabash, died at 4:15 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019, at her home in Wabash.

She was born Oct. 15, 1949, in Fort Wayne, to John and Elizabeth (Roth) Ream.

Pat was a 1967 graduate of Wabash High School. She earned her associates degree from Fort Wayne International Business College. She married Jimmie Dean Vanlandingham at St. Matthews United Church of Christ in Wabash on June 14, 1969. Pat worked in the office at Wabash Alloys 39 years.

She was a member of Wabash First United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of United Methodist Women.

Pat was a member of P.E.O. and chaired the Wabash County March of Dimes for 25 years. She enjoyed cooking, going to church, going on walks, traveling, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Vanlandingham of Wabash; two children, Tiffany Ann (Steven Wnuk) Vanlandingham of Milwaukee, Wis., and Dereck (Kimberly) Vanlandingham of Elburn, Ill., three grandsons, Bear Vanlandingham, Riehm Vanlandingham, Holt Vanlandingham, all of Elburn, and her sister, Cheryl (Orion) Carter of Sebring, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastors Nathan Whybrew and John Cook officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Church.

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

We would like to thank everyone that reached out during Gary’s illness.

He appreciated every text, phone call, card, and visit. We also want to express our appreciation for those that reached out to comfort us after Gary passed away. We were touched by the cards, flowers, food, and donations in his memory. We are grateful to everyone that prayed for him and all of us during this difficult time.

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Retired from Peabody May 19, 1927 – July 12, 2019

Teri Lynn Marion, 60, of rural Wabash, died at her home.

She was born Sept. 24, 1958, in St. Louis, Mo., to Alfred Earnest Cottrell and Norma (Simmons) Corzine.

Teri married Charles A. Marion in Wabash on March 22, 2014.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed home decorating, restoring furniture, thrift shopping, antiquing, reading the Bible, and especially loved her family.

She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Marion of Wabash; four children, David (Blair) Hampton of Jacksonville, Fla., Tiffanie (Kyle) France and Timothy (Molly) Hampton, both of Wabash, and Michael Hampton of Anchorage, Alaska; six grandchildren, Matthew Hampton and Brandon Hampton, both of Jacksonville, Alexis France, Charity France, Kendall France, and Katelynn France, all of Wabash; mother, Norma Corzine of Jacksonville; brother, Anthony (Beth) Cottrell of Rigby, Idaho, sister, Stacey Gulley of Jacksonville, and her nephew, Curtis (Samantha) Wheat of Eglin A.F.B., Fla. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Earnest Cottrell.

Funeral services will be 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 4-6pm Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is F.I.S.H. The memorial guest book for Teri may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

WPD completes Click-it or Ticket campaign

By The Paper staff The Wabash Police completed their 24 days Click it or Ticket enforcement.

Wabash Police made

arrests which included six felonies, four misdemeanors, and one operating while intoxicated.

Officers also issued 99 citations and 75 written

warnings.

Wabash Police joined more than 230 Indiana law enforcement agencies for these increased patrols.

Lois J. Vollmar Dickinson, 92, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, died at 12:20 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2019 at Peabody Healthcare Center.

She was born May 19, 1927, in Fort Wayne, to the Rev. Clarence and Martha (Sell) Vollmar.

Lois was a 1945 graduate of Swanton High School in Swanton, Ohio. She received her BS degree from Fort Wayne Bible College, and her master’s degree from Anderson School of Theology, where she graduated summa cum laude.

She was the resident manager at Peabody Retirement Community 15 years, and after retirement was a volunteer many years. Lois was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church, the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators, and Church Women United, and served as the secretary for Habitat for Humanity in Wabash. She has lived at Peabody Retirement Community since 1981.

She is survived by her two sisters, Connie Vollmar of Fort Wayne, and Ricki Atkinson of Clawson, Mich.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Dorothy Wilbur, and Carol Hadley.

Memorial services will be held at a later date at Peabody Retirement Community.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester.

Preferred memorials are Peabody Caring Circle or Wabash Presbyterian Church.

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

Oluwatobi Oguntoye, 31 Enjoyed soccer Oct. 31, 1987 – July 7, 2019 Oluwatobi “Tobi” Oguntoye, 31, of Marion, died July 7, 2019, in Indianapolis.

He was born Oct. 31, 1987, in Lagos, Nigeria to Olabanji “Timothy” and Folashade “Victoria” (Hassan) Oguntoye.

He married the Rev. Haley B. Asberry in Indianapolis on March 22, 2017, and he loved her dearly. He worked as a corrections officer at Miami County Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill. He was a member of Wabash Christian Church and the Celestial Church of Christ in Nigeria. He enjoyed watching and playing soccer, spending time with family and friends, shopping, and going to church.

He is survived by his wife, the Rev. Haley B. Asberry of Marion; his mother, Folashade “Victoria” Oguntoye of Lagos, Nigeria; three siblings, Temitope Osiyemi of Chicago, Seyi Oguntoyinbo and Biodun Oguntoye, both of Lagos; also surviving are many extended family members including loving nieces and nephews, and his mother-in-law, Marla Asberry of New Castle.

He was preceded in death by his father, Olabanji “Timothy” Oguntoye, and his father-in-law, Harlan Asberry, Jr. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St., Wabash, with the Rev. Daniel Parnell officiating. GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service of Wabash is in charge of arrangements.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Christian Church Youth Program.

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

Deann Warren

Kenneth Welsh, 94 World War II veteran Nov. 26, 1924 – July 7, 2019

Had black belt Dec. 17, 1966 – July 12, 2019 Deann Warren died at 10:55 p.m. July 12, 2019.

She was born on Dec. 17, 1966.

There will not be a funeral. A celebration of life is planned later.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Kenneth Edward Welsh, 94, Peru, died S u n d a y, July 7, 2019.

He was born Nov. 26, 1924, in Ladoga.

Visitation 12:30 – 2 p.m. July 11, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Service to follow.

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Herbert “Eugene” Stanton, 58, Warsaw, died at 7:18 p.m. July 11, 2019.

Visitation 3-6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, followed by a time of sharing and a military service.

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Wabash Police Department Citations Jonathan T. Harrington, 18, Lagro, cited for a learner’s permit violation.

Kennedy G. Honeycutt, 22, Wabash, cited for no operator’s license required.

Jason A. Miller, 37, Fort Wayne, cited for false and fictitious registration.

Aaron M. Bishop, 30, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction.

Kayla M. Metzger, 16, Claypool, cited for disregarding an automatic signal.

Billy E. Hawkins III, 25, Marion, cited for driving while suspended.

Therese L. Watkins, 61, Peru, cited for speed.

Edward J. Fry, 23, Marion, cited for speed.

Daniel Islas, 34, Silver Lake, cited for driving while suspended prior.

July 8 Ty L. Parrett, 23, Wabash, cited for operator never licensed.

July 9 Colton D. Steiner, 19, Indianapolis, cited for speed.

July 10 Jeffrey E. Schnepp, 39, Wabash, cited for no Class B endorsement.

Accidents July 5 At 10:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua W. Martin, 40, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Amanda L. Castro, 38, Wabash, on U.S. 24 near State Road 15.

July 6 At 8:51 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Copeland, 20, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Dixie L. Fawley, 44, Wabash, at 1303 N. Cass St. July 8 At 10:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Randy A. Hiers, 59, Peru, collided with a vehicle driven by Bryttani L. Spino, 25, Wabash, at 1321 N. Cass St. At 7:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mary D. Waters, 63, Wabash, collided with a vehicle Sharon K. Herron, 65, Wabash, at 204 Stitt Street.

July 10 At 11:32 a.m., a vehicle driven by James D. Hoover, 54, Peru, collided with a vehicle driven by Isabel O. Davis, 16, Wabash, on Wabash Street near Canal Street.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations June 1

William V. Lyons, 29, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction.

July 3 Emily M. Molitor, 16, Huntington, cited for speed.

July 4 Caleb E. Martin, 22, Ladoga, cited for speed.

July 5 Jackson J. Mathias, 17, North Manchester, cited for seatbelt violation.

July 6 Stephanie L. King, 53, New Castle, cited for speed.

Shanta M. Owens, 32, Elkhart, cited for speed.

July 10 Tommy R. Bertrand, 46, Westfield, cited for no valid operator’s license.

Bookings July 3 Joshua M. Allen, 33, North Manchester, petition to revoke probation for invasion of privacy.

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Nicholas A. Kinsey, 39, charged with public intoxication Seth G. Brown, 30, Wabash, charged with possession of cocaine or schedule I or II narcotic drug, and unlawful possession of a syringe.

July 5 Travis R. Stafford, 33, Wabash, charged with a parole violation for operator never licensed.

Jeffrey M. Shelton, 25, Lagro, charged with failure to appear.

July 6 Blake A. Vandalsen, 32, Roann, charged with failure to appear.

Sandra K. Miller, 36, North Manchester, charged with public intoxication.

July 7 Michael D. Fitts, 34, Kokomo, charged with possession of methamphetamine.

Malia N. Crum, 37, North Manchester, charged with operating while intoxicated.

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July 8 Angela M. Fahrnow, 53, North Manchester, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Justin L. McKenzie, 33, Wabash, charged with criminal trespass.

Amy K. Fahrnow, 50, North Manchester, charged with posses-

sion of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Roy L. Shepherd, 49, Liberty Mills, second petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine.

Anthony S. Reed, 30, Sandy Beach, charged with domestic battery.

Gage E. Webb, 23, Burket, charged with possession of marijuana, and operating

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July 9 Ricky A. England, 56, North Manchester, charged with failure to appear.

Jeffery M. Shelton, 25, Lagro, charged with contempt, escape, failure to return to lawful detention, resisting law enforcement, and battery on an officer.

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Michael A. Morgan, 23, Galveston, charged with failure to appear.

Derek L. Boisvert, 19, Servia, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

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This meeting will have a picnic theme with the girls weaving a picnic basket for their doll.

Reservations are necessary. Please contact Gaya or Marsha by July 18.

Bible Boot Camp VBS 2019 on July 25 at 9 a.m.-noon, July 26 9 a.m.-noon. Public is invited to come “Let’s Put on the Armor of God”!!! Hosted by LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 Bible

Boot Camp is a VBS event for kids who are 4 years old through 3rd grade students.

Our event will be from 9 a.m.-noon. each day and it is completely free! All we ask you to do is wear anything camo

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If you don’t have camo gear you can wear any shade of green or be creative!

Our theme is Bible Boot Camp and we will be diving into learning how to put on The Armor of God!! As our kids experience these days of VBS they will learn how much God loves us and wants us to be prepared for teaching others about our walks with God! LaFontaine/Liber ty Township History For several years now Juanita Rapp has been interested in establishing a History group in the LaFontaine and Liberty Township area. Anyone interested in taking part in a LaFontaine/Liberty Township History Club should plan to attend this first meeting, which will be at the Troyer Library at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. Bring your ideas on how you feel this club could benefit our community. One of the first things we would like to do is get someone to set up and implement an oral

history program for the Troyer Library.

We have lost a lot of history with the passing of our parents and grandparents. Let’s try not to miss any more of that history.

Since the Troyer library is short on space, we would like to find a place where we could set up a small Museum, file articles of history and have meetings.

Lunch Bunch from LaFontaine Christian Church will meet for lunch 11:30 am on Tuesday July 16 at Whites Family Service Cafe.

Somerset Lions Club News: The Lions Club will be holding a euchre party on Saturday, July 27 at 1:00 PM. Entry fee is $10 and prizes will be given for highest and second highest score.

The most lones also will receive a prize.

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Church to close doors on July 21

Emmanuel United Methodist Church will be closing its doors after the final worship service on Sunday, July 21, 2019.

The church is located at the corner of 1500 N 500 E in northern Miami County. Local residents began worship services at Emmanuel in 1853 and the current church building was constructed in 1902.

Worship service will begin at 9:15 a.m. for those wishing to attend the final service.

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Oldies 101.1 from Warsaw did a remote and helicopter rides and ending the day with a fantastic fireworks display. All in all a great day!

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LaFontaine news community and recently made a $200 donation to the fire d e p a r t m e n t .

Somerset High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Aug. 3, 2019. It will be at Legacy Hall/Honeywell Center in Wabash, IN. All graduates, former students and friends of Somerset are encouraged to attend. Announcemen t and registration forms were recently mailed and have been requested to be returned on or before July 15th. If you did not receive this mailing or would like to attend for a first time, please contact Mary Donna Collins at (260) 563-3627 and she will get you registered and added to our mailing list. Happy Birthday Gina Baker, Steve

Borodt July 18, Tina McKinley Reed, July 19, James David Ballard, Tyler Guenin, Lisa Enyeart July 20, Dakota Oliver, Dusty Mitchun, July 21,

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ing at the Mill as a hostess in the Visitors Center or guiding groups through the Mill. Group tours are also available.

THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM at the Roann United Methodist Church is in its final week, serving Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m. It is free for children up to 18 years old. Adults are welcome to eat for a minimal charge. The church is located on the corner of Adams and Arnold.

ON JULY 13, Berneda Stinson turned 98 years young! Tell her happy birthday the next

time you see her.

C E L E B R AT I N G ANNIVERSARIES: Mr. & Mrs. John Lynn, July 17; Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Slee and Mr. & Mrs. Jon Higgins, July 18; Mr. & Mrs. Barry Maple and Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Cordes, July 19; Mr. & Mrs. Mark Dyson and Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Betzner, July 21; Mr. & Mrs. Troy Baer, July 23.

C E L E B R AT I N G BIRTHDAYS: Hayley Marie Shafer, July 17; Whitney Kerr, Annie Schuler, and Kaylyn Jones, July 18; Ryan

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I CAN BE REACHED by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 1:00pm. I also can be reached by phone at 765-833-2614.

News deadline will be Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Wabash Pride wins Urbana tournament Urbana hosted a Fast Pitch Softball Tourney July 5-7. The start of the games was opened with the “Star Spangled Banner.”

The first to play July 5th was Wabash Pride and Wabash Bandits. The Pride punished the Bandits with a 9-1 winning score. The winning pitcher was Josh Gray. Game two and three were rained out Friday afternoon and evening.

Early Saturday morning July 6, H No ome w In On fo lin e!

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Bombers almost shutout the Clippers with a score of 8-1.

Winning pitcher was Delmar Martin.

Game three was played by Wabash Pride and Indy Militia. Pride toppled the Militia with the score of 7-1. The winning pitcher was Grant Sailors. The players were very happy that the rain held off long enough to play a fourth game.

This last game of the day was played by Wabash Bandits and Wabash Clippers.

This game was a seesaw battle with the Bandits squeaking (continued on page 19)

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The Wabash Pride fast pitch softball team who took top honors in the tourney at the Urbana Lions Ball Park July 5-7. Team members are Zack “Chip” Sailors, Grant Sailors, Jegan Millspaugh, Justin Hill, Josh Gray, Chris Morden, Kyle Evans, Terry Caulter, Tyler Denniston, Mo Moreno, Brian Fuller, Jonothan Cornell and Joe Gouvan. Photo provided

Urbana news out a score of 10-8.

Winning pitcher for this game was Russ Waldon.

Sunday, July 7, turned out to be a lot better game day weather wise. It was cooler and a little overcast and a nice breeze which held the heat down. Game one was played by Indy Militia and Wabash String. Militia took the win with a score of 9-2. Winning pitcher was Luis Oyarves.

Game two was played

by Indy Militia and Bainbridge Bombers.

This was another close game with the Militia defeating the Bombers with a score of 14-11. The winning pitcher was Steve Nungester.

Game three was the Championship game and played by Wabash Pride and Indy Militia. The Pride was just able to hold off Militia and slide by with a score of 6-5 victory. The winning pitcher was Zach “Chip” Sailors.

Wabash Pride took home the Championship Trophy. There were two MVP Trophies awarded; one went to Pitcher Josh Gray and the other MVP trophy went to Jegan Millspaugh for his hitting ability.

Urbana Yoke Parish: The youth that were sent to camp in June would like to thank everyone who had a part in making it another successful adventure for them. The youth who went to camp presented the Fifth Sunday service in

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June. Pastor Wade has moved to 1303 Westchester Drive Apt.5, North Manchester, IN 46962.

The church’s website is updated thanks to a lot of work and effort put forward by Mary Earle. The website should be ready to go live soon. Let’s don’t forget that many of our youth will be exhibiting projects at the Wabash County 4H Fair July 12-20.

Prayer Concerns: Theda Stein, Jeff Warnock, Alma Devore, Naomi Cunningham, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Duane and Esther Wagner, Terry Knee, Nancy Christie, Ava Gibson, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Bryan, Susan and Kash LaFerney, Janice Mattern, John and Judy Eltzroth, Tonya Brunett, Brian Chamberlain.

...continued from Page 18 Breakfast Bunch met on July 10. Those attending were Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Phil and Jan Weck, Doris Mattern (Glad to have her back!), Pat McNabney, Eileen Weck, Alma DeVore, Larry and Nancy Mayer, Peggy Dilling, Tom and Joyce Willcox, Marca Snook, Helen Dawes and Austin, Max and Ruth Reed. This cool bunch meets every Wednesday at Bob Evans Restaurant at 7:30 a.m.

New Arrival: I just found out that Urbana has a new arrival to be added to the Fitch f a m i l y .

Congratulations to Ed and Lori Fitch on the birth of their second g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Leightyn Jae was born on Tuesday, June 25, to Brodie and Caley Stith. She joins big brothers Brogyn and Hudsyn. This makes great grand-

child number 24 for Max and Nancy Chamberlain.

Congratulations to all.

Happy Birthday to K e n n e d y Chamberlain July 2, Pat McNabney July 4, Coy Wilcox July 7, Libby Haupert July 9, Steve Anderson July 11, Lucas Haupert July 11, Ethel Fogel July 14, Jim Krom July 14, Kevin Baer July 15, Annisten Warnock July 16, Sydney Chamberlain July 16, Todd Chamberlain July 21, Chrissy Chamberlain July 22, and Larry Eads July 23.

H a p p y Anniversary to Terry and Carla Krom July 1, Monte and Chrissy Chamberlain July 3, Brodie and Caley Stith July 21, Troy and Stacy Baer July 23, and Sam and Katie Leland July 24.

Dora Christian Church in Lagro is having its annual “Flea Market and Bake Sale”.

The Ladies Aid and Flea Market is set for Saturday, Aug. 10.

Get your closets, garages, attics and basements cleaned out and bring your “treasures”, (no clothing), to the church starting July 1. The tables set up in the church basement are for you to put your donations on. Please, do not leave your items in the corner.

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : I n t e r p r e t i v e Programs at Mississinewa Lake are provided by the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS).

Children under the age of 12 must bring an adult.

In case of inclement weather, programs may be cancelled.

This schedule is subject to change.

On Friday, July 19 be on the lookout for your Interpretive Naturalists as “Evening Roving Interpreter” takes place. Find out what they are carrying and ask about weekend events. Saturday, July 20 “Fossil Finds” will take place at 3 p.m.

This is a beginner’s guide to appropriate fossil hunting in our area and what these fossils tell us about the past. Meet at the beach pavilion, program lasts about 30 minutes. Meet at the Interpretive Program Shelter-Electric Campground at 7 p.m. for “Rain Sticks and Thunder Drums” a Arts in the Parks Series with Dianna

Davis. You will learn a bit about flood control, then create your own rain stick!

Everyone is invited to create music with their rain stick, thunder drums, and other percussion instruments. All supplies are provided. This program lasts about an hour and half.

Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “Birds at the Pond” on Wednesday, July 24.

Preschool aged Children (ages 25) and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool. The class will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center in Lost Bridge West SRA. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a

story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature related theme.

The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be done by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Servies at 260-468-2127 Salamonie Lake will be holding their “Christmas in July and Smokey Bear “event July 19 and 20.

Save those dates, more details to come in future issues Mississinewa Lake will be holding their “Christmas in July and Smokey Bear” event Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Here is a list of events on Saturday, July 27: 8-10:30 a.m. a Pancake Breakfast at Interpretive Shelter; 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Santa at Interpretive Shelter; 2 p.m. Youth Archery Shoot near the boat ramp; 3 p.m. Corn Hole Registration begins at Campground Control; 3:30-5 p.m. Water Games and Corn Hole at Campground Control; 6:15 p.m. there will be Bike Decorating at Campground Control (continued on page 20)

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Honor Flight will have a booth during the 2019 FunFest to allow veterans to help veterans make the trip to Washington D.C. to visit the war

memorials.

Honor Flight is a non-profit organization honoring America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. All veterans of the service are eligible to sign up, with top priority given to any veterans who are terminally ill. Help send a veteran from northeast Indiana by making a tax deductible donation.

All flights are fully funded by individual and corporate donations, large or small – you can make a difference.

SONS OF THE LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION No.402 will host a dinner on Saturday, July 20, from 4:30-7

N. MANCHESTER

Honor Flight officials to be at FunFest

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

p.m. Menu includes BBQ ribs, vegetable, salad and drink for $10/person.

The American Legion Post is located at 10140 N. Troyer Road, Laketon.

CENTER FOR HISTORY HOSTS IHS’s TRAVELING

EXHIBIT: North Manchester Center for History will host “Freedom: A History of US,” one of the Indiana Historical Society’s (IHS) traveling exhibits, from July 11 – Aug. 16. The exhibit, which includes notable collections of American documents and photographs, will be on display at the Center for History located at 122 E. Main St., North Manchester. Visitors to the exhibit can view personal letters, documents and broadsides from the Gilder Lehrman Collection.

The collection, widely considered one of the nation’s great archives in the

Revolutionary, antebellum and Civil War periods, was previously unavailable to the public.

Other highlights of the panel exhibit include a rare 1776 printing of the Declaration of Independence, a secretly printed draft and official copy of the U.S. Constitution, Lincoln’s handwritten notes of speeches, and letters by leading figures such as Frederick Douglas, Susan B. Anthony and others. With generous support from GE, six traveling Freedom exhibits toured 20 U.S. cities in 2003. After the tour ended, IHS was chosen as the per-

Lagro news Gate; at 6:15 p.m. try Decorating Shelter at the Interpretive Shelter (for those not participating in parade); at 6:45pm the

Marion, Indiana July 18th - 20th, 2019 Register at: www.quiltershalloffame.net Or call: 765-664-9333 ~ Multiple Quilt Shows ~ Vendors ~ Classes ~ ~ Lectures ~ Gallery Walk-Thrus ~ Garden Party ~ ~ Show & Tell ~ Silent, Live, & Challenge Auctions ~ ~ Honorees Luncheon ~Induction Ceremony ~ ~Tour of Marie Webster House, The Museum ~

Smokey Bear Parade starts at Campground Control Gate; 7 p.m.

Smokey Bear Birthday Bash at Interpretive Shelter;

manent home for one of the traveling exhibits. For more information about this exhibit, call 260982-0672 or email n m h i s t o r y @ c i n e rgymetro.net VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: The North Manchester First Brethren Church will host “Athens! Paul’s Dangerous Journey to Share the Truth,” Sunday, July 28, through Thursday, Aug 1, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. each evening.

Kids age 4 years to those entering sixth grade will venture into Athens, Greece and learn the truth of God’s love. Each night will be filled with great

songs, Bible adventures, an ancient marketplace, crazy games, and fun discussion time with new friends. Online registration is at the c h u r c h website www.nmfbc.o rg/vbs or paper forms may be picked up from and returned to the church office at 407 N. Sycamore St. or turned in at the check-in table each night.

YOGA CLASSES: Jessica Burch, founder and instructor of ‘Planted Yoga’ will have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Congregational Christian Church (continued on page 22)

...continued from Page 19 8:30 p.m. Campsite Decorating Judging.

On Sunday, July 28 the Campsite Decorating Awards will take place at the Interpretive Shelter.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

JULY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: (corrected names and dates) Stanford Hamilton, July 1; Bonnie Newton, July 4; Susan Miller, July 6; Jim Long, July 9; Wyatt Good, July 10; Dannae Shaw and Isaac Triplett, July 12; Steve Turner, July 17; Randy Miller , July 18; Chelsea Miller, July 19; Chuck Marion, July 25; Larry Quinn, July 28; Diane Turner, July 30. Happy birthday to all!

H A P P Y

ANNIVERSARY IN JULY TO: (corrected names and dates) Dave and Kristy Good, July 3; Mike and Brooke Good, July 16; Frank and Molly Strange, July 26. Congratulations everyone!

THE LAGRO U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services.

The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages following at 10 a.m. Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend services. The church is located at 950 Main St.

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NM residents protest detention facilities

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.c om NORTH MANCHESTER — Lights for Liberty, an international program designed to protest the children and adults in detentions centers at the U.S./Mexico border, had a demonstration Friday night at Warvel Park in North Manchester to bring attention to their cause.

Approximately 50 North Manchester and area citizens participated in the peaceful protest.

The demonstration lasted 30 minutes with messages of prayer for peaceful resolutions to the conflict on the border.

North Manchester resident John Hartsough spoke to the group.

“I reflected on what do we pray about that is so complicated,” he said.

“I’ve learned … that we

what we need to pray for is for something that we humans have known for more than 2,000 years – it’s not right for one person or one group to dominate over another.

People seeking asylum are being dominated by gangs and people with political interests who have the power.

“Then they come here and are faced with the same issue,” Hartsough continued. They are people [here] who want to dominate over them, criminalize that they want to work. It’s people dehumanizing people.

That is what we to pray for – that somehow the message that we’ve known can help everyone.”

After a prayer and musical numbers were shared, the attendees lit candles and lined up at the corner of Market and North Manchester residents gathered for a candlelight vigil Friday night, July 12, at Warvel Park to protest the detenNinth Streets to show tion centers and the treatment of those crossing the U.S./Mexico border seeking asylum. Photo by Eric Christiansen their Lights for Liberty.

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located at 310 N. Walnut Street, NM. Classes include: Chair Flow held at 910 a.m. and Holy Flow at 7-8 p.m. All classes are donation based.

Suggested donation is $5 per session. PayPal is available for payment or contact if another form or of payment needs to be

arranged.

Connect with ‘Planted Yoga’ on Facebook for more information.

COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will hosting a community dinner on Friday, Aug. 9, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the North Manchester United Methodist Church

located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes baked steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Ticket cost for adults is $8.50 and children (7-12) is $5, children under 6 are free. Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

...continued from Page 20 North Manchester United Methodist Church is handic a p p e d - a c c e s s i b l e, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot.

FARMER’S MARKET & KID’S POP: The North Manchester Farmer’s Market is open for its annual season of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts and more!

The Market will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot (corner of Main and Wayne

Streets). Kids POP (Power of Produce) is free for kids ages 3- 13.

Sign up & receive a token bag, reusable shopping bag & $1 token. If you bring your POP reusable bag from past years you will get an extra $2 in tokens instead of a new shopping bag.

MEALS ON WHEELS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: The Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteer drivers and office staff. If you would be interested in helping out a few hours each week, please contact the

office at 260-982-6010.

T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kidsize chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose

a book to keep.

Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

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

To reserve your lunch call 260-982-9940.

FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester.

The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes.

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Weekly Reports

Keegan L. Knepp, 20, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine.

Brylee M. Brown, 19, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

Brandy J. Eubank, 43, Somerset, petition to revoke probation for unlawful possession of a syringe.

Tyler L. Cole, 20, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for theft and fraud.

Tonya M. Justice, 45, Laketon, charged with resisting law enforcement.

Accidents July 2 At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brennan L. France, 23, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven

by Joshua M. Neal, 32, North Manchester, on State Road 13 near State Road 16.

July 3 At 12:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeffrey L. Thompson, 55, Claypool, collided with a vehicle driven

by Eric M. Foudray, 30, Wabash, on State Road 13 near Wabash Road.

At 12:21 p.m, a vehicle driven by McClain D. McCorkle, 19, Warsaw, collided with a vehicle driven by Daniel D. Knepp, 54, Bourbon, on State Road 13 near County Road 1100 North.

July 4 At 11:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Johny Hunt, 79, Wabash, collided with a parked vehicle owned by Rachel M. Devita, Hudson, N.H., at 5195 North County Road 100 South.

July 7 At 2:12 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bradley R. Bell, 33, Wabash, collided with a deer on State Road 13 near State Road 16.

July 8 At 1:10 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Derrick L. Williams, 47, Bluffton, collided with a deer on County Road 950 South near Mississinewa Road.

July 9 At 4:34 p.m, a vehicle driven by Cylas J. Howard, 20, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven

by Mary E. Grubbs, 41, Ashland, Ohio, on State Road 13 near County Road 200 North.

North Manchester Citations July 3 Tracie M. HartleyLee, 40, Huntington, cited for disregarding a stop sign.

July 5 Mary P. Leppert, 37, Indianapolis, cited for speed.

July 9 Joshua W. Broadbent, 21, Carmel, cited for speed.

Arrests July 9 Ricky A. England, 56, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

July 10 Carlos R. Ortiz, 30, arrested for operating a motor vehicle without being licensed.

Accidents July 3 At 11:32 a.m., a parked car owned by Anna M. Wright, 19, Chesterton, was struck by a vehicle that left the scene in the 800 block of West Main Street.

July 8 At 11:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by James D. Dolbee, 17, North Manchester, struck a vehicle owned by Robert L. Dorton, 73, Silver Lake, in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West.

At 2:41 p.m., a vehicle driven by Denver A. Hall, 17, struck a parked vehicle owned

by Michael J. Wirsing, 18, North Manchester, in the 400 block of North Market Street.

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July 3 5:41 p.m., 700 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

10:29 p.m. 700 block of North Elm Street for medical assist.

July 4 3:19 p.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

3:44 p.m., 500 block of West Third Street for medical assist.

July 5 2:47 p.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

6:07 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire D e p a r t m e n t s responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue.

6:57 p.m., 1300 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

8:34 p.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

9:00 p.m., North Manchester and Pleasant Township Fire Departments responded to the 200 block of Willow Way for medical assist.

July 8 1:20 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

8:51 a.m., 700 block of North Elm Street for medical assist.

12:48 p.m., 300 block of South First Street for medical assist.

3:01 p.m., 200 block of South First Street for medical assist.

8:09 p.m., 200 bock of River Cove Lane for medical assist.

9:21 p.m., 200 block of East Ninth Street for medical assist.

July 9 3:50 p.m., 1100 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

6:17 p.m., 700 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Children and Young Adult materials are Fine Free this summer!

As a way to remove financial barriers, Wabash Carnegie Public Library has declared a trial period for eliminating overdue fines June 1st - August 31, 2019 on all juvenile and YA materials. No overdue fines will be charged during the trial period. Patrons are still responsible for fees on lost and damaged items. WCPL staff will collect and review data during this time to determine if the trial period is successful and will be adopted permanently and extended throughout other collections. Timely return of all materials will be a factor, so please return your materials on time!

July 10 11:52 a.m., 300 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist.

July 11 11:15 p.m., 1700 block of State Road 114 West for medical assist.

Marriage Licenses Nicole L. Camerer, 33, and Darren C. Barrows, 52.

Remington J. Trick, 19, and Melissa A. Robles, 20.

Jessica L. Smith, 38, and Austin F. Crockett, 27.

James E. Wadkins, 49, and Julie A. Bennett, 38.

Ian A. Stallings, 43, and Steven Earl Scutt, 46.

Olivia J. Sluss, 21, and Joshua D. Poor, 27.

Gabrielle Atkins, 29, and Anthony R. Payton, 37.

Trenton Custer, 24, and Alexis Gillum, 24.

Joseph W. Burcroff, 22, and Kendra A. McKinley, 22.

Jeffrey G. Miller, 20, and Kennedy L. Rife, 20.

Christopher E. Meredith, 37, and Andrea M. Young, 37.

Keith G. Hilty, 25, and Shelby L. Blanton, 23.

Branddon N. Schultheiss, 25, and Jessica R. Pegg, 25.

Deanna N. Dangerfield, 29, and Austin N. Rowe, 26.

Marcia L. Dwight, 30, and Brandt M. Gheen, 31.

Building Permits Nicholas Purdy, home addition Bret Slaybaugh, home addition Christopher Nordmann, above ground pool Land Transfers Van Tress Enterprises LLC, to Gregory T. Simpson, warranty deed.

John M. Fetrow to William C. Green, warranty deed.

Shane A. Whitaker and Nycole L. Whitaker to Kiersten Cole and Noah Wagner, warranty deed.

Robert W. Sonafrank to Laverne M. Sonafrank, quitclaim deed.

Evan S. Pletch to Cheryl A. Pletch, quitclaim deed.

Jamie Graf to Melissa A. Graf, quitclaim deed.

Gannon C. Shelton and Anne M. Shelton to Dean K. Blocher, warranty deed.

Amanda L. Sisco and Amanda L. Pinkerton to Joseph Sisco and Amanda L. Sisco, quitclaim deed.

Elaina E. Ellinger to Gregory S. Ellinger,

quitclaim deed.

Angel M. Elcock and Angel M. Clingaman to Gregory S. Ellinger, warranty deed.

Jerry L. Holmes and Connie S. Holmes to Jamie L. Holmes, warranty deed.

Abriel R. Armstrong, Abriel R. Zerfas and Kyle J. Zerfas to Brady S. Smith, warranty deed.

Anna C. Davis to Seth A. Brubaker, warranty deed.

Jessica L. Strickler to Jason Strickler, quitclaim deed.

James T. Music and Valerie L. Music to Jason Strickler, warranty deed.

Aaron Pletcher, Max Searer, Max N. Searer, and Louise A. Searer to Matthew J. Kennedy, personal rep deed.

Heather D. Richardson to Brittany Hunt, warranty deed.

Stitzel Farm Equipment Inc., to Wabash River Trail Inc., corporate deed.

Brandon A. Stitzel, Paul F. Stitzel and Paul Stitzel to Wabash River Trail, Inc., personal rep deed.

Shane M. Overlander to Joshua S. Shively and Haley L. Shively, warranty

deed.

Pathfinder Services Inc to Joseph R. Burns, corporate deed.

Jonathan P. Cornell and Amy C. Cornell to Kyle J. Zerfas and Abriel R. Zerfas, warranty deed.

Mark S. Ford, D Marilyn Ford Revocable Trust, and D Marilyn Ford to Johnathan P. Cornell, trust deed.

Randall E. Fruitt, Monica A. Brubaker, Eldon Fruitt, and Marianne Fruitt to Alan L. Brubaker and Monica A. Brubaker, personal rep deed.

April D. Rentschler and April D. Middleton to Heather M. Dutton, warranty deed.

Kent A. Mullett and Elizabeth T. Mullett to George S. Zumik, warranty deed.

Wabash Power Equipment to Bentley Investments LLC, corporate deed.

Angella R. Alexander to Georgiana Clark, warranty deed.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to Equity and Help Inc and 103MEA940 Trust, warranty deed.

Michael R. Faust to Jason M. Faust, warranty deed.

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Local officials attend development course “Jobs follow people.

People do not follow jobs,” said Michael Fortunato, CFO and founding partner of Texas based CCGCIC to a room full of county leaders convened by the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County and Grow Wabash County.

Fortunato was one of five presenters at a three-day Community Development Course funded by a grant to the Community Foundation from Lilly Endowment, Inc. who is challenging all Indiana community foundations to take a larger leadership role to address the

challenges and opportunities of the counties in which they serve.

The C o m m u n i t y Foundation and Grow Wabash County are partnering to study the county’s population, which has declined 5 percent since 2010.

The c o m m u n i t y development course, led by Ball State University’s Indiana C o m m u n i t i e s Institute, was one of the steps taken to begin work toward reversing the decline.

Over the three-day, C o m m u n i t y Development Course, topics ranged from how to build networks

and community trust to stimulating e c o n o m i c development.

“The Community is the Special Interest” was the first concept presented by Fortunato, which was about connecting silos and changing the way individuals view their communities and interest groups. In lecture, Fortunato m e n t i o n e d individuals often segment their work and the people around them in silos, with limited connections.

For example, an individual may have his or her faith-based community, work

community, and child’s school community with little or no interaction between the groups.

Therefore, he encouraged the participants to instead view the Wabash County community as their special and primary interest, with all interest groups inter related.

Thinking of interest groups being connected, facilitates thinking of how groups could partner, collaborate, and cross sectors.

Examples could include programs and collaboration between children in childcare with people living in retirement homes, or it could be a growth in partnerships between schools and the local businesses in Wabash County to provide more opportunities for high school and college students.

A second key concept for participants was learning the difference between community growth and community development, since the terms are often used interchangeably. through However, lecture and conversation, the participants learned the terms are actually quite different.

Growth is defined as a quantitative increase in something, whether that be in population, number of businesses, or number of students in a classroom.

Development, on the other hand, is defined as an increase in the quality of life and on social outcomes.

Therefore, while growth may look good initially, the growth may not be sustainable or of quality.

Perhaps there is growth in the number of students, but there is no growth in the programs and opportunities for students. Growth may also mean there is a higher number of jobs in Wabash County, but it does not necessarily mean more people will choose to live in Wabash County, if there are no desirable amenities.

Next, Dr. Justin Ferguson, the assistant dean at Ball State University’s

Community members gather at a seminar sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County. Photo provided College of Architecture and Planning, and who has 25 years of experience as an architect, engaged the community members with ways on how to and how not to create communities of place.

He said in order to have effective placemaking, “the building or place needs to represent the social, cultural, and p h y s i c a l characteristics of the community, because a place often has different meanings from individual to individual.”

Ferguson provided examples of other community projects gone awry, since they did not include all three placemaking characteristics and did not represent the c o m m u n i t y ’ s character or identity.

He said, in order to capture the community’s values when beginning a project, the planners need to “obtain feedback and input from the public through accessible public meetings, informal events, and surveys” in order to create awareness and gather feedback from the community before proceeding.

In regards to c o m m u n i t y development and e n g a g e m e n t , Fortunato and Dr. Ted Alter drove the point that in order to best engage all members in the community and keep them engaged is “to always value the knowledge, expertise, and experience of others”. They further urged participants to be open to all ideas and not be closeminded in order to “encourage civic and c o m m u n i t y e n g a g e m e n t , e n t r e p r e n e u r s h i p, and a proactive approach to c o m m u n i t y

participation, decision making, and problem solving.”

Lisa Ford, a participant in the course, also alluded to c o m m u n i t y d e v e l o p m e n t implying both time and relationships.

She said, “The necessity, here, is to extend a hand to those on the fringes of conversations and decision-making and gently pull them in.”

Thus, by listening and f o s t e r i n g conversation and new ideas, an inviting and welcome tone can be set by the community.

The last day of the course ended with the group’s favorite activity. The exercise was learning i n t e g r a t e d storytelling and how to brand Wabash County.

For the activity, participants were provided with a blank letter and were given ten minutes to write to someone, inviting him or her to move to Wabash County. Once letters were written, participants were able to read their letters to the rest of the group. At first, members of the group were shy to read, but as soon as people began to read why they love living in Wabash County, participants were eager to share their stories.

Mike Keffaber, the Superintendent of MSD, wrote in his letter, “Wabash is an awesome place to create lasting memories!

First Fridays have been fun with so much to offer.

Also, do you know that we have a spectacular gorge with waterfalls, reef fossils, and vertical cliffs as high as 75 feet at Acres Land Trust here in Wabash County?”

Dean Gogolewski, the CEO of the

Wabash County YMCA and new to the County, wrote to his family saying that he “can’t wait for you to experience the festivals all over Wabash County and to see the development of the trail along the Wabash River. I can’t wait to show you the wonderful amenities in Wabash County and I can’t wait to Hawkins Family Farm in North Manchester for pizza on Friday evenings.

This is such a great area to live and work, and I appreciate the investment the community makes in the County.”

The presenters of the course included David Terrell, the Executive Director of the Indiana C o m m u n i t i e s Institute, Alter, Ferguson, Fortunato, and Dr. Emily J. Wornell.

All presenters have many years of experience in development of rural counties and were eager to share i n fo r m at i o n , concepts, and c o m m u n i t y d e v e l o p m e n t strategies with the participants. At the end of the course, participants walked away with new ideas and a renewed focus on how to engage the community and begin taking steps to reverse Wabash County’s declining population.

Mark Hobbs, the director of Heartland Career Center, said, “I was encouraged that so many community, business and education leaders came together for the common cause of helping our community grow.”

His sentiment did indeed, resemble the feelings of many other participants in the course.

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‘Rapping Dad’ to speak at Circle of Friends event

MARION Family Service Society, Inc. will host the 15th Annual Circle of Friends event, presented by Charlie and Bernie Wallace on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Indiana W e s l e y a n University’s Barnes Student Center.

The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will feature keynote speaker, Derek Clark.

Circle of Friends is the second largest fundraiser of the year and is critical for aiding Family Service Society, ability to meet the needs of clients across the communities it serves.

Formatted as a luncheon, corporations and individuals pay sponsorships then bring with them friends and supporters to learn about the agency and the mission we serve. Each year there is a different topic that is

DEREK CLARK mission centric to our organization and this year we will focus on the effects of childhood trauma.

Clark will be share his true-life trials and personal triumphs with a high energy, humorous and impactful message of resilience, hope, courage, perseverance and redemption with his popular presentation, “ T r a u m a , Resilience and Redemption.”

Clark’s life is one of resilience and redemption. As a child he suffered unthinkable child abuse, abandon-

ment and emotional distress before being turned over to the psychiatric hospital at age five.

His 13 years in the foster care system reflected an early life of humiliation, aggression, emotional distress, overwhelming anxiety and being wrongfully labeled.

Eventually, with the help of foster parents, a fantastic social worker and mentors, he defied the artificial limitations imposed upon him. His past has never held him back from accomplishing what he set his heart and mind to.

“Derek’s message continues to build on the overall message we are working to disseminate throughout the community—kids are not disposable and looking at children through the lens of trauma helps each of us to connect to our compassion and pro-

vide the critical support and services these kids need to thrive and become their best selves,” said Lisa Dominisse, president and CEO of Family Service Society.

“While Derek’s personal story is disturbing, it’s no less disturbing than those of the children crossing our threshold every day. We’re honored to be part of their journey to wellness and believe Derek’s keynote will help others in the community connect to the importance of trauma informed understanding instead of judgement and mislabeling of kids who behave outside the socially acceptable norms.”

Clark is an inspiring motivat i o n a l speaker/trainer. He is the author of seven books including “Disable the Label: Never Limit

the Potential of a Child, Never Limit Your Life” and the “I Will Never Give Up” book series. He recently received the International Foster Care Award through SOS Children's Village.

He has also been a featured expert on CNN Headline News, “The Steve Harvey Show,” “The Ricki Lake Show” and other TV shows around the world. Recently, Clark has become a viral video sensation for his “Rapping Dad” videos which have had over 250 million social media views.

For ticket information, call 765-6629971, ext. 106.

Hands of Hope is partially funded by the Wabash County United Fund.

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MOVING SALE: Small appliances, household items, children toys, home decor and much more!

Saturday, 7/20, 8am-2pm, 2 Highland Drive.

PORCH SALE: 18th, 19th, 20th, 8am-? Purged 2 houses into 1! Little bit of everything, and everything has to go! Collectibles, housewares, clothes. You name it, we got it! 621 Erie Street.

RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, 8am-2pm, 1575 Glenn Avenue. Lots of miscellaneous!

YARD SALE: 7/19 and 7/20, 310 Oak Drive, 9am4pm.

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Roann GARAGE SALE: 4707 W. 800 N., Roann. 1/4 mile east of Hwy. 15. Thursday, 7/18, 4pm-8pm. Friday, 7/19, 7:30am-4pm. Baby supplies, boys clothes (sz.

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Articles For Sale 20 FT. PULL-TYPE Arabian camper, new roof, $1000. International Cub Cadet 129 mower, 38” deck, $450. 260-568-5203.

BIG TEX 50LA 14FT utility trailer. Tandem axles, electric brakes, $1,400. 765669-3270.

FOR SALE: Peavey Stereo Chorus 212 Vintage Guitar Amp with Foot Switch. Very good condition, $250. 219-680-8884.

SIDERS BLUEBERRY FARM, 6254 W 200 N, Rochester, now open Monday-Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-2. U-Pick, $2.00. Call 574-223-6632 for Ready Picked information.

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