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‘Mom led the way for Dad’

Local couple passes away within hours of each other By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

On Wednesday March 11, James William “Bill” Owen and his wife of 68 years, Joan, passed away within 17 hours of each other. Joan was the first to pass at 2 a.m. at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre. Bill followed later that evening at 7:30 p.m. in his home in Wabash surrounded by family and loved ones. “The real story of their love was how they decided to leave together I think,” said Nancy Barton, the Owens’ second daughter in an interview with The Paper of Wabash County. “It’s just uncanny and perfect timing. A divine hand in things that had we tried to plan it any better we couldn’t.” The couple had passed away after Joan’s health had steadily declined from a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s and Bill’s prostate cancer recently resurfaced. Through the

years, however, no matter their health issues, the pair was “an incredible team,” a means of endearment for each other by working together, according to their daughter. “When they travelled, my dad did not know how to read a map well and to navigate well, but my mom had an impeccable sense of direction from my grandpa who was the pilot, the early barnstormer,” Mrs. Barton said. “So Mom was always the navigator and I feel that, (on Wednesday), that Mom navigated the way. She led the way for Dad.” I take thee to be my lawfully wedded Born in 1925, Bill lived in Gary until he was 10-years-old when he moved to Lincolnville to live with his grandparents and help them with daily chores, including plowing the family farm. Wabash couple Bill and Joan Owen passed away within 17 hours of each Joan Rettig was born in 1926 in Wabash. other on Wednesday March 11. The pair’s second daughter Nancy Barton said One day, her father, George Rettig, one of that her parents showed their love for each other by always working as a team, the first barnstormer pilots in Indiana, flew with both daily chores and parenting their three children. Photo provided (continued on page 4)

School funding dominates legislative update By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Preliminary figures in the Indiana budget show that MSD of Wabash County and Manchester Community Schools could see slight funding increases the next two years, while Wabash City Schools could see funding cuts. That was the word Saturday morning, March 14, from State Sen. Amanda Banks, who was speaking at a legislative update sponsored by the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and the Wabash County Farm Bureau. “This is very preliminary and this is based off the House budget,” Banks, RColumbia City, told about 30 people gathered at the Chamber conference room. “Overall, MSD of Wabash County is going to be up 2.3 percent in the first year and 3.3 (percent) in the second. “Wabash City is down 2.9 in the first, 2.7 in the second year, and Manchester is up 1.2 in the first year and 3.1 in the second.” Lawmakers, she said, are in the process of adjusting the school funding formula, noting they are trying to come up with a “fairer” way of determining the funding amount. “Right now they are considering basing it off the number of students receiving a free lunch, as opposed to a free or reduced lunch,” Banks said. “Or free text books, which were more

recently used. If that was adjusted you might not see that go down as much for the schools here.” Full-day kindergarten could also play a factor in funding. “The other line item that I understand the House didn’t do a lot of work on is the career and technical education,” Banks continued. “Those numbers are primarily going down in this budget, but the Senate is really the ones doing the work on that to figure out what the numbers should be. So it’s almost like a placeholder right now.” State Rep. David Wolkins, R-Warsaw, said overall there is more state funds in education. “The question is who gets it?” he asked, rhetorically. “Do the growing school corporations which have been penalized in the past get it? Or, do schools that are losing students get it?” Schools are likely to receive more funding per student, but those schools that are seeing a decrease in enrollment with see less state funding, he said. Some educators in the audience spoke out on the funding issue. Wabash City Schools teacher Randy Lepage thanked the lawmakers for their efforts in trying to reduce the number of hours needed for ISTEP testing. But, he asked, what the lawmakers (continued on page 15) (continued on page 4)

Not guilty pleas entered for shooting suspect By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Preliminary pleas of not guilty were entered Tuesday afternoon, March 10, in Wabash Circuit Court for Joshua L. Wright. Wright, 24, is facing charges of attempted murder, aggravated battery and illegal possession of chemical reagents or precursors. The charges stem from the March 4 shooting of Wright’s great-uncle, Terry Larry Lane, at a home in rural North Manchester. During the hearing, Judge Robert McCallen III read a description of each charge to Wright, who said he under-

stood the c h a r g e s against him. In addition to entering the preliminary p l e a s , McCallen appointed Marion attorney Craig Persinger as Wright’s pauJOSHUA LEE per counsel. WRIGHT B e f o r e appointing the attorney, the judge had to (continued on page 5)

Somerset local selected as 500 Festival Princess By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Somerset resident Jenna Schmidt was chosen to be a 2015 500 Festival Princess, officials with the 500 Festival Committee recently anno unced.. Schmidt and 32 other women across Indiana were named princesses and will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival and Indiana now through May. “For more than 50 years, the 500 Festival Princess Program has recog(continued on page 14)

Jenna Schmidt, a local Southwood High School graduate, was chosen as a 500 Festival Princess alongside 33 other Indiana, college-aged women. Schmidt is currently studying a dual major in Special and Elementary Education at Purdue University. Photo provided

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Metro has 26th annul Academic Recognition Banquet Kay Dale, Northfield; Kalanu Dawn Watson Dunn, Northfield, and Holly Elise Dyson, Northfield. Also, Lauren Nicole Early, Northfield; Tanner Craig Easterday, Northfield; Jenna Lee H a l d e r m a n , Northfield, Haley Madison Heath, Southwood; Kyle Andrew Heiser, Northfield; and Ashley Lynn Hunt, Southwood. Also, Noah James Kirk, Southwood; Michael Wayne Klinger, Southwood; Emily Anne Lehner, Southwood; Michael Orion Lengel, Southwood; Tadd Michael Meyer, Northfield; Steven Race Metz, Southwood; Heath

By The Paper staff MSD of Wabash County had its 26th annual Academic Recognition Banquet on Tuesday, March 10, at the Honeywell Center. Thirty-six students from the Class of 2015 at Northfield and Southwood high schools were honored during the event, which featured a dinner and an address from Howard Halderman, president of Halderman Farm Management and a Northfield graduate. Earning recognition were: Joseph William Burcroff, Northfield; Robert James Cole, Southwood; Liddia Marie Crace, Northfield; Morgan

Ryan Miller, Northfield, and Jeremy Edward Nevil, Northfield. Also, Sarah Marie Peters, Southwood; Alexandria Elizabeth Peterson, Northfield; Madison Nicole Rebholz, Southwood; Nicholas Dean Ridenour, Northfield; Makayla Renee Ridgeway, Southwood; Lindsi Leeann Ritchie, Northfield; Kasey Renea Rose, Northfield; Karla Lee Singer, Northfield; Brittany Nickole Sloan, Northfield; Joshua Lee Smalley, Northfield; Allison Paige Smith, Southwood; Devin Hugh Tracy, Northfield; Marlee Jo S t e f a n a t o s , Northfield; Grace Elizabeth Whitham,

Southwood High School students were honored during the 26th annual MSD of Wabash County Academic Recognition Banquet. Photo provided S o u t h w o o d ; Samantha Paige White, Southwood, and Jensen Kaylynn Z u m b a u g h , Northfield. To be an honoree, a student must have a 9.5 grade point average or above.

Meeting planned on Food Resource Bank March 22, at the Manchester Church of the Brethren to share information about the Food Resource Bank.

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Teen Moms met on Monday, March 2, at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. The meal was provided by Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church of Wabash. Susan Shannon led a discussion about the mother-inlaw/daughter-in-law relationship. This can be a complicated relationship but she stated that extending compassion and forgiveness can go a long way toward healing any misun-

derstandings. Mrs. Shannon also emphasized the importance of keeping boundaries within the immediate family unit of mother, father, and children. The moms made small snowflake hanging decorations during the craft time. The next meeting will be held on March 16. Any moms interested in joining the group can do so by calling 260-563-7275 or register at the LIFE Center in Wabash.

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URBANA LIONS CLUB members and guests met at the Wabash County Solid Waste office (1101 N. Wabash St. – the old REMC building) for their March 9 meeting. Executive Director Jen. Rankin gave a tour of the facility and explained to members what is done through that office. Urbana Lions Club upcoming activities are their Dan’s Fish Fry on April 29 and the Senior Citizens Dinner on May 3. Invitations to the Senior Dinner will be mailed in April. The Club’s next meeting is March 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on March 6 were Nikita Dunn who was nominated by Mrs. Pattison for having her work caught up and offering to help decorate the classroom for St. Patrick’s Day and Peyton Sluss who was nominated by Mrs. Shafer for always moving the name tags they use for attendance and lunch count over at the end of each day so they are ready for the next day. SHARP CREEK DATES: March 20 – School is in session – Make Up day No.3. Also on March 20 is Metro/Sharp Creek PTO Carnival at Sharp Creek 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 16 to 27 - Acuity Readiness No.3 for ELA (English Language Arts) and Math. March 26 and 27 - 4th grade camping trip to Camp Tecumseh. April 1 – the sixth grade students will visit Northfield High School. April 2 – March Madness Reading Basketball game in gym. April 3 to 12 is Spring Break! URBANA YOKE PARISH: Bible Study is meeting Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. The next church prayer meeting is March 22 The Outreach Committee is asking for donations of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags (13/33) gal. size, and/or peanut butter and jelly by the end of March A donation box is in the back

URBANA PICTURE: BRITTANY BUSSARD, a Northfield eighth grade student, successfully competed at the Northeast Indiana Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March. 7 on the Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne campus. She earned a Certificate of Excellence in Animal Sciences, the Northeast Indiana Veterinary Medical Association award, which included a $100 check. Her entry placed third overall in the Junior Division (Grades 6, 7, and 8) and will be competing at state as a Junior Division representative in the 2015 Hoosier Science and Engineering Fair on March 21. Congratulations Brittany and good luck at State! Brittany’s teacher is Sabrina LeMaster. Photo provided

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The Owen couple pose for a picture during their visit to Antigua. When Bill and Joan travelled, Joan always navigated the way after inheriting her father’s “impeccable sense of direction,” according to Mrs. Barton. The Owen family said that, when Joan passed, she had navigated the way for Bill to follow. Photo provided one o’clock and Dad “I was born in ’54 dresses,” Mrs. Barton her.” would be up seeing “How she and graduated from added, Wabash High School found time and enerIn sickness and in Mom,” she said. Since her diagnosis, in ’72 and there gy, I don’t know. She health weren’t that many had more energy than Since Joan was Bill made an effort to I’ve ever diagnosed working moms at the anyone with take “incredible care time, but she was one know.” Alzheimer’s in 2003, of himself so that he of them,” Mrs. Barton Joan and Bill were Bill worked as hard as could be there for her said. “incredible parents, he could to give her all the time,” Mrs. Joan worked at the always encouraging, the best of care, Barton said. “(It was) way he to his another Wabash Plain Dealer and the kind of par- according showed he cared. as a typesetter before ents who said you daughter. “He was very dili“For a good 12 years eventually joining could do anything you gent about walking Milliner Printing. She set your mind to,” she’s been in a long, each day at the River steady decline with was also a past mem- their daughter said. Walk and making Alzheimer’s and she’s ber and president of “They were the the Wabash Valley kind of parents who, been at Autumn Ridge sure he went to the Theatre Dance board, when my sister decid- for four years,” Mrs. doctors because at the taught swimming at ed to do a paper in Barton said, “and Dad very beginning of her Alzheimer’s Dad had the Honeywell Pool high school on Robert took care of her far been diagnosed with and Lukens Lake, and Owen and checking beyond the point prostate cancer.” a member of the out family connec- where he really could Bill followed Order of the Eastern tions, we all took a and should have, but through with radiaStar, wherein she was vacation down to he just kept at it to tion treatment and a past Worth Matron southern Indiana and keep her at home as was able to keep the and the first Worthy gathered research,” long as possible.” cancer at bay for Everyday, like Advisor of Rainbow she said. “Dad was the many years, Mrs. Girls. quiet one and Mom clockwork, Bill would Barton said, following “(She was also) a got us out into the head to Autumn Ridge up on the treatments seamstress and a nee- world. Dad would be to see his wife, she by maintaining a dle pointer and cro- content just to stay recalled. healthy lifestyle as “We could time our best he could. cheter and a knitter close to home, but and she would make Mom led the way in clocks and our phone “He (wanted to) conlace and she made my travels and adven- calls and getting in tinue to take care of with him, (Joan) because he didsister and I winter tures and Dad always touch coats and Easter went right along with knowing that it was n’t want that to fall upon any of us,” she added. Eventually, howev– BULK FOODS – er, the Owen family stepped in to care for the couple in ways Roast Colby Mild Cheddar Pan Roasted Cheese Cheese that they could. Beef Turkey Breast $ 89 $ 49 $ 19 $ 39 “The whole family, lb. lb. lb. lb. grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, all those were nearby, my Summer hours beginning April 1st brother, everyone 80+ We will be opening at 8:30 A.M. always kept in touch Spices We will also be open on Mondays all throughout time,” Mrs. Barton said, “but especially now we Prices Good would always come in March 19th- March 25th 13653 N 500 E Roann - Miami County While Supplies Last and help clean the gutBill and Joan Owen walk down the aisle on their wedding day on Dec. 1, 1946. When they became parents in 1949, the pair were “dedicated to their three kids,” Mrs. Barton said. Bill would arrange his day to meet the needs of his kids, while Joan made dresses and coats for her two girls. Photo provided

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“Dad got a ‘Dear John’ letter when he was in the service from an old girlfriend and it was one of the best letters he’d ever gotten in his life.” From 1943-1946, Bill served on a submarine tender in the South Pacific in the later years of World War II, and was stationed at Tokyo Bay when the Japanese signed their surrender. Meanwhile, Joan waited at home in the states, continuing her education at Indiana University for a semester before returning to Wabash to work at the Rockwool Plant. After completing

over the Owen’s field while Bill and his grandfather were out plowing, Mrs. Barton recalled. “He flew over the fields that my dad and grandpa were plowing, and Dad’s grandpa looked up and said, ‘There he goes again that crazy George Rettig, again,’” she said. “And as Dad tells the story, ‘Little did I know that I’d be marrying his daughter.’” The couple met for the first time at Wabash High School in the 1940s. Bill graduated in 1943 and Joan followed in 1944. “Then he went off to serve in the Navy,” Mrs. Barton said.

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Not guilty pleas entered for shooting suspect... continued from the front page ascertain if Wright had any funds that could be used to pay for an attorney. Wright said he had a checking and savings account, but both had little funds in them. In addition, he said the only thing of value he had to sell to

raise funds was a game system. But, the judge noted, being incarcerated gave Wright little chance to sell the gaming equipment. The judge, at the request of Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley, also

increased the amount of Wright’s bond from $50,000 to $60,000. McCallen also described terms of bail, should Wright be bonded out. If bonded out, Wright must immediately report to the

Wabash County P r o b a t i o n Department and give them his name and place of residence. He also must avoid any criminal charges. He must not contact the victim of his crime, and he also must not be in posses-

sion of any weapons or firearms, the judge informed him. If he violates any of those terms, McCallen told him, he will lose his bond and be returned to jail. According to probable cause affidavits filed with Wabash

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Circuit Court, the shooting allegedly stems from an argument between Wright and Lane about food left in the kitchen sink. Wright, according to the paperwork, argued with his greatuncle and then retreated to his bedroom. His uncle opened the door and Wright told police he was afraid Lane was gong to hurt him. Wright then told police that he “blacked out” and

picked up a .22 caliber rifle and shot at his uncle. According to the affidavit, Lane was shot on the right side of the face and caused considerable damage to his teeth, jaw and that some pieces of the fragmented bullet traveled near the spine area in his neck. He was flown via helicopter from Parkview Wabash Hospital to Parkview North Hospital in Fort Wayne.

‘Mom led the way for Dad ... continued from page 4 ters, blow snow out of the driveway, shovel the walks, do whatever was needed.” Bill and Joan’s oldest, Jayne, however, “did the lion’s share,” according to her younger sister. “All the covering of doctor’s appointments and paperwork and keeping things organized,” Mrs. Barton said. “My brother’s a pilot and I live in South Carolina, so my sister was amazing in doing that.” Until death do us part Three weeks ago, Bill was still visiting Joan every day at Autumn Ridge, bringing her laundry home in addition to his daily chores, despite feeling “tired,” Mrs. Barton said. Recently, according to his daughter, he felt more and more tired and took a bone scan and found the cause of his exhaustion. “The prostate cancer had finally resurfaced again,” she said. “It had covered his whole skeleton and then, two weeks later, ... he had another CAT scan and diagnosis had very quickly that it had metastasized into his lymph nodes. “It was spreading extremely quickly and then right after that he may have had, we don’t know what happened exactly, but it seems like there may have been a heart event and his ability to communicate diminished.” In reaction to the event, the family took Bill to the Wabash County Hospital where they had discovered his lungs had aspirated and he had caught pneumonia as well as developed

“some renal failure, so he was taken to Parkview (in Fort Wayne),” Mrs. Barton said. “At Parkview, it was determined that he was really at the end of his life,” she added, “and we knew that he did not want to end it in a hospital, so we quickly arranged to have him come home. “When we brought him home and he about jumped out of his gurney and was happy to greet his cat and knew exactly what was going on.” The Owen family set up Bill’s hospital bed in the living room “where, after his walks and visits with Mom and taking care of all the house things, he would sit in his chair and watch his favorite television programs,” Mrs. Barton said. Then the family poured through and set up camp in the living room and had a visit from Joan from Autumn Ridge, according to Mrs. Barton. “That was the first time home and my mom has long lost her

capacity for coherent speech and communication but we always knew that she knew we were there, and she was more alert when she came in,” Mrs. Barton said of her mother’s visit home. “She spent about three hours with Dad. They held hands and Dad wasn’t able to speak at that point. He was quite weak and we knew that they knew that they were there with each other at home.” After her first visit home, the family planned a second trip home for Joan the next day, but she never made it. “I told her that Dad was really sick and that I was going to go home and we were going to bring her there tomorrow, tomorrow she’d come visit again,” Mrs. Barton said, “(Jayne) got a call that night at 2 a.m. saying, from the aide that said, ‘I just checked on your mom and she’s passed.’” The family gathered at Autumn Ridge to say their final goodbyes before heading

back to their parents’ home to tell Bill the news. The three children, Jayne, Mrs. Barton, and Dave said, “Mom’s led the way and she’s there waiting for you. She was always the navigator so she’s led the way and you can follow, Dad.” Family and friends filtered through the house on March 11 to spend time with Bill in his final moments. Around 7:25 p.m., a granddaughter, Jena Collinsworth, unexpectedly arrived at her grandfather’s house with her three daughters and gave their final hugs, kisses, and goodbyes just in time. “(They) were crying and glad that they made it,” Mrs. Barton said, “and within five minutes of their arrival, Dad took three deep breaths and was gone.” As expected, there were, at times, tears and laughter as Mrs. Barton looked back on the lives of her parents. “I’m telling you the highlights of course,”

she said. “We’re a family just like anyone else, but they taught us about love and we were all able to gather together around them as they passed and without fail everyone said, ‘You’re the best mom in the universe, the best dad in the universe, the best grandfather, grandmother, and great-grandparents.’ “What a legacy. What a gift. How lucky we all are to be their family.”

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Carnival Games. On Tuesday, March 24, the Teen Lego Club will meet from 3:454:45 p.m. in the basement (Ages 13-18). Teen Wednesday will be held on Wednesday, Mar 25 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the basement (Ages 13-18). Thursday, March 26, features the Under-anhour Reading Club at 4 p.m. Each meeting we will be reading and discussing articles found in miscellaneous periodicals. CHAIRS OF HOPE PROJECT NEEDS DONATIONS OF CHAIRS for the 2015 project. Under the direction of art teacher Hannah Burnworth, eighth grade students at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School will cre-

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ate pieces of art made from discarded wooden chairs which will be auctioned later this fall in support of the Wabash County Cancer Society. Help is needed to accomplish the goal and the community is invited to partner with the students and the Chairs of Hope Project through donations of sturdy wooden chairs. Thirtyeight chairs are needed so that each student in the class will have the opportunity to participate. Anyone interested in helping with this project please contact Sebrena Cline, 260578-1398. Donations should be received by March 29. KIDS’ CLUB at the North Manchester

First Brethren in March. Club RIOT and Kids for Christ will meet each Wednesday night in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at North Manchester First Brethren Church. The theme for the month is “Use Your Opportunities,” and will be a hands-on way to experience what God teaches us through different Bible stories using legos, music, and cooking activities. Elementary-aged kids can choose their area of interest. Four year oldsKindergarten will have special activities that include all 3 interests. All kids from 4 yrs. old through 6th grade are invited, and parents are asked to arrive at

7:30 to connect with what kids have learned each night. First Brethren is located at 407 N. Sycamore St. in North Manchester. Call 260982-6457 or visit www.nmfbc.org if you have further questions. PARTING SHOTS: “If you can’t get rid of the skeleton in your closet, you’d best teach it to dance.” George Bernard Shaw NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program, “Round Barns of Indiana—a T h r e a t e n e d Treasure,” will be presented Monday, April 6, by Fulton County Historian Shirley Willard. Attendees should plan to bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register or for more information call Upper

Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Amazing Insects” will take place Wednesday, April 8. Come learn about your favorite bug and why bugs are important. Have some fun making an insect craft and trying to catch some bugs. Pre-school Programs are designed for preschool-aged children from 2 to 5 and their adults. There will be two identical programs held from 10— 11:30 a.m. and 12:30— 2 p.m. Please call 260-468-2127 to register. VO LU N T E E R S ARE NEEDED at the Salamonie and Mississinewa area Indiana State Parks.

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THE ROANN C O V E R E D BRIDGE Lions Club met on March 5 at the town hall. The club welcomed Bud Winters as a visitor and future member of the Lions Cub. Members were reminded that it is time for club dues for the year. A second checking account has been set up for the Lions Club to handle all events at the tractor pulling field. This is for all sponsorship money, and event fees to be turned in to the Lions Club. All checks need to be written payable to Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club in order to keep better records of income. The Lions Club received several thank you cards and compliments from Valentine Banquet. Everyone enjoyed the meal and entertainment. The club appreciated the great job Dave Atkins did in entertaining the group. Thank you to everyone who helped. It was reported that the work on the log cabin will be scheduled later in the spring when the wood is completely dried, possibly in June. Donna Harman reminded the Lions club that the festival fundraiser will be held on April 18, and they will be serving Richvalley tenderloins as a meal, or sandwich, and desserts. The Lions Club will make donuts to sell. They will also be selling raffle tickets for 4 quarters of whole hog sausage, which will be given away at the festival. The

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tight for me. I am so humbled and thankful to whoever you may be. Thank you, thank you, and may God bless you richly, Karen Donaldson. CONDOLENCES go to the family and friends of D. Maxine Dyson, of Roann, who passed away on March 7. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Wilda Slisher, Tim Shoemaker, Isaac William Stakeman, Steve Fearnow, Cheryol Crull, Baylee Jo Shoemaker, Joshua Lee Smalley, Michael Jay Chenault, Bradley Dillon, Kevin Cordes, Teagan Faith Baer, LuAnn Layman, P.J. Roth, Aaron Barker, Jannette Birk, Susie Martin, Gage Steven Miller, Jan Birk, Mildred Eller, June Burrus, and Lori Foust. DAVID AND DEE (McCUNE) WALL will celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary on March 19. Dave and Dee were married on March 19, 1965 at the First Brethren Church by the Rev. Herbert Gilmer in Roann. David is the son of the Late Ralph and Ruth Wall ( P e a b o d y ’ s R e t i r e m e n t Community) of rural Wabash. Dee is the daughter of the late James McCune

and the late Leola (McCune) Sullivan of Wabash. They are the parents of Denise Stiddom, Bethel Spring, Tenn. David Wall Jr., Middlebury, and Ruth Wall, West Lafayette. They have

eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. A trip is planned for this summer. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Richard

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NOTICE: THE LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry will start being open one night a week. The first time will be from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18.

EASTER EGG HUNT will take place again this year at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4. LaFontine Lions have done this for the Community of LaFontaine for many years. ANNUAL PAN-

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HIGH SCHOOL Knoble Knights for week March 2-6 are Mason Denny nominated by Mrs. Griffith. Olivia Diskey was nominated by Mrs. M. S p a r l i n g . Congratultaion Knights and keep up the awersome work. THE SOMERSET BOARD met at 7 p.m. March 9. Ken Miller called the meeting to order. All members plus Ed Bailey were present. Boots Jack read the minutes of the last meeting and Gary DeGrandchamp gave the treasurer’s report. Those reports were approved. Ken Miller submitted a bill of $216.50 for rekeying the Community Building and Larry Wente submitted a bill for $39.34 for keys and a new key board for the office. There are two CDs maturing so DeGrandchamp will be reinvesting them. The ongoing saga of the street light is getting closer to being solved as Tim Milliner has changed the bulb, replaced the photo cell to no avail . It appears we will need a new light fixture. Dave Richards and Larry Wente took the

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Lions Club member Tom Polk gives his acceptance speech to serve as 2nd Vice District Governor for District 25G for the 2015-16 year. He gave the speech on Saturday, March 7. Photo provided recyclables into town and collected $77.55. Board members wish to thank all the people who take the time to donate. We have had a couple of volunteers offer to help with the mowing of the parks this summer. THE LAFONTAINE FESTIVAL Committee is going to honor the firefighters, police and EMS. Information, history, names, and photos of the LaFontaine/Liberty Volunteer Fire D e p a r t m e n t , Police/Town Marshals, and EMS is wanted for the 2015 LaFontaine Festival. Committee members are interested in putting up a display. Any memorabilia and pictures would be appreciated. They are also looking for antique fire trucks or police cars for the parade and/or show. Please contact Donna Ballard at 765-603-8720 or PO Box 45, LaFontaine, IN 46940 with any information you might have. VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK will be at 9 a.m. March 21 at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building. Hope to see! L A F O N TA I N E FESTIVAL COMMITTEE met 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 at in the Lion Room at the Community Building. Next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21 in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine C o m m u n i t y Building. LIONS DISTRICT 25 G CONVENTION was held on Saturday, March 7 in Argos. LaFontaine Lion Tom Polk was elected 2nd Vice District Governor for year 2015-16. LaFontaine Lions

and guest present were Lion Tom Willcox and his wife, Joyce, Lion Tom Polk and Lion Ethel Eib. WACKY WEATHER: With the forecast calling for a warm-up and highs in the 50s, we would like to share some interesting data. From Feb. 11 to March 3, we were not above freezing, for a total of 19 days in a row. In January we had 14 days above freezing and five days below zero with an average temperature of 21.6 degrees, which was 3.3 degrees below normal. February gave us five days above freezing and eight days below zero with an average of 15.7 degrees, which was 12.6 degrees below normal. On Feb. 25, in 1900 the record low was -8 and exactly 100 years later in 2000 we had a record high of 73! SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL Knights of week for March 2-6 are Miss Baker: Hannah Alston for practicing and learning her spelling words and getting 100% on her test! From Mrs. Tyson: Zeb Herring (4th grade) for helping another student with his E-learning assignment! From Mrs. Denny: Elijah Boone (2nd grade) for coming in quietly and getting busy while others were talking! Knights for week Mar. 9-13 are: From Mrs. Tyson: Elley Justice (kindergarten) for being understanding when a friend accidently colored on her art paper. From Mrs.

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Tyson: Kevin Miller (6th grade) for working very hard on his art project! Keep up the good work and continue practicing being responsibly respectful and safe. OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Jack Harris. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Zach Devore March 2, Jane Banker March 5, Rod Finch and Chuck Jack March 10, Carrie Worthington March 13 HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY David and Mary Howard, Donna and David Ballard March 9 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Ted and Ann Batson March 21, Larry and Carol Drook March 22, Rick and Karla Treber March 25 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cherish Allen March 18, Gracie Carpenter March 19, Galen Davenport (his 95th ) March 20, Larissater Veer March 21, Velma Templin, Robert Wynk March 21, Lucy Vandermark March 22, Ed Andrews , Brittany Strickler and Robert Kumler March 23, Bonnie Garlish, Susan Wente, and Jon Gillespie March 24, WORDS OF WISDOM “One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go. Whether it’s guilt, anger, love, loss of betrayal. Change is never easy. We fight to hold on and we fight to let go.” unknown SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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Wabash High School students taken on Students Rebuild Literacy Challenge By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com On March 10, the

Wabash High School Key Club accepted the Students Rebuild Literacy Challenge and began designing

Science teacher Bill Benysh sets up supplies at table in the Wabash High School library for the Students Rebuild Literacy Challenge. Benysh advises the school’s Key Club which headed the challenge and invited other students to participate in the challenge. Photo by Emma Rausch

bookmarks to encourage children from across the world to read. For the next two months, students will create and mail in

personally designed bookmarks for the challenge. For each bookmark, the Bezos Family Foundation will donate $1, up to $300,000 to the Save

Noah Cressell smudges the marker ink on the bookmark he designed for the Literacy Challenge. Although the Wabash High School Key Club took on the challenge, Bill Benysh offered other students to join in helping the cause. Photo by Emma Rausch

the Children’s Literacy Boost program in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Key Club sponsor and science teacher

Bill Benysh said that one of his roles as the club’s advisor is to find opportunities that the students would like and enjoy being involved.

“We look for opportunities to reach out not only locally, but also globally,” Benysh said. “(The Literacy Challenge) was pre(continued on page 10)

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Wabash High School students taken on Students Rebuild Literacy Challenge ... continued from page 9 sented to us through the Key Club newsletter and I thought it would be a good fit for the students here.” From tassels and glitter to coloring with markers, the club decided to set a goal to make over 250 bookmarks for the cause. “It’s an easy to break goal,” said Abigail Stein, club president. Stein said that this challenge is important because it will help to fund education and learning in third world countries. “The bookmarks are just a fun thing to do and for everyone to make,” she said. “The important part is that for each one we make, $1 will be donated to the cause, and also (the bookmarks) are fun for the children to receive and encourages them to read, too.” Currently, the club has made 103 bookmarks and plans to continue to make

A Wabash High School Key Club member designs a personalized bookmark to send to the Students Rebuild Literacy Challenge. While the challenge accepts all types of bookmarks, every bookmark must be designed in a personal way for the challenge will not count “random sheets of paper” towards the cause. Photo by Emma Rausch more throughout April. Although the challenge’s deadline was extended to June 5, Benysh said that he hopes to send off the bookmarks by early

May so that the club can begin to take on other volunteer opportunities, such as Special Olympics and March of Dimes.

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Courtney Smith – Neil Miller

Paul and Linda Smith, Lagro, and Gary and Lori Miller, Wabash, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Courtney Amanda Smith and Neil Michael Miller. Miss Smith is a graduate of Northfield High School and the International Business College Vet Tech Institute. She received an Associate Degree in Applied Science-Veterinary Technician. She is a registered veterinary technician at the Greentown Animal Hospital. Miller is a graduate of Wabash High School and has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, with a major in management and a minor in marketing from Trine University. He is a business intelligence

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Aaron Snover is now a First Class Patrolman with the Wabash Police Department. Snover received the oath of office on Tuesday, March 10, from Mayor Robert Vanlandingham during a ceremony at Wabash City Hall. A Markle native, Snover attended Huntington North High School for three years before graduating from Manchester High School in 2007. “I was on the county reserves for 10 months and worked on the North Manchester (Police Department) for nine months,” said Snover. “Wabash offered me a job. I’ve worked here since March 13, 2014.” In addition, Snover worked at the Miami County Jail for five months. He said police work is something he’s wanted to do since he was about 18 years of age.

Mayor Robert Vanlandingham (left) gives the oath of office to First Class Patrolman Aaron Snover of the Wabash Police Department. Photo by Joseph Slacian “I have a cousin in officer is basically law enforcement. Auburn,” he said. volunteer work, so I “One day it could be “He’s a detective now. put in as many hours relaxed and in an I have a cousin in as I could and got to instant it’s going to Huntington city (who know the guys. change. is on the police Ultimately I got to be “Also, the people I force).” where I wanted to be, work with – you don’t He said he’s ridden which is here in have a better group of with his cousins in Wabash.” people to work with the past and enjoyed Snover graduated than police officers. it. from the Indiana Law There’s just a brother“I surrounded E n f o r c e m e n t hood about it. There’s myself with it,” he Academy’s 200th class camaraderie and you said of law enforce- while he was with the have each other’s ment. “I was a jail North Manchester back through whatevofficer for five months Department. er.” and a reserve officer “It’s unpreSnover is engaged for 10 months. dictable,” he said of to be married in “Being a reserve what he likes about September.

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Joan Rettig Owen, 88, of Wabash, died at 2 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 3, 1926, in Wabash, to George O. and Lois (Ellis) Rettig. Joan was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School, and attended Indiana University. She married James W. “Bill” Owen in Wabash on Dec. 1, 1946; he also died March 11, 2015. She worked at the Wabash Plain Dealer, and Milliner Printing, both of Wabash. Joan was a member of the Wabash Christian Church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she was a past Worthy Matron, served as a soloist, and was the first Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls. Joan was a member of the Wabash Valley Dance Theater Board and was a past president. She taught swimming at the Honeywell Pool and at Lukens Lake. Joan was a seamstress, enjoyed traveling with her husband, and loved her family. She is survived by 3 children, Jayne (Ron) Bailey of New Haven, Nancy Owen (Knight) Barton of Charleston, S.C., and David (Jennifer) Owen of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Jena (Blake) Collinsworth of Westfield, Ben (Jen) Bailey of Lagro, Owen Barton of Maui, Hawaii, Thatcher Barton of Ithaca, N.Y., Churie Owen of Wabash, Krofton (Sharon) Owen of Saint Petersburg, Fla., D.J. (Breanna) Bennett of Norfolk, Va., Courtney (Jared) Eakright of Wabash, and Andrew (Natasha) Bennett of Dalton, Ga.; 13 great-grandchildren, and her brother, Harley Lee Rettig of Livingston, Tenn. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Visitation and funeral services were. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Nancy Owen Barton officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery with the Rev. Melinda Kammerer officiating. Preferred memorial is Family Life Care, 108 S. Jefferson St., Berne, IN 46711 or Wabash Order of the Eastern Star. The memorial guest book for Joan may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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James William “Bill” Owen, 89, of Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1925, in Gary, to Loren P. and Josephine E. (Barnett) Owen. Bill was a 1943 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a US Navy veteran, during World War II from 1943-1946, serving in the South Pacific, and was at Tokyo Bay when the Japanese signed their surrender. He married Joan Rettig in Wabash on Dec. 1, 1946; she also died March 11, 2015. Bill co-owned and operated Milliner Printing from 1946 until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the Wabash Christian Church, Hanna Masonic Lodge, and the American Legion Post No.15, all of Wabash. Bill enjoyed printing, woodworking, boating, traveling with his wife, and he especially loved his family. He is survived by three children, Jayne (Ron) Bailey of New Haven, Nancy Owen (Knight) Barton of Charleston, S.C., and David (Jennifer) Owen of Wabash; nine grandchildren, Jena (Blake) Collinsworth of Westfield, Ben (Jen) Bailey of Lagro, Owen Barton of Maui, Hawaii, Thatcher Barton of Ithaca, N.Y., Churie Owen of Wabash, Krofton (Sharon) Owen of Saint Petersburg, Fla., D.J. (Breanna) Bennett of Norfolk, Va., Courtney (Jared) Eakright of Wabash, and Andrew (Natasha) Bennett of Dalton, Ga.; 13 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Marilyn Gilliom. Visitation and funeral services were. Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Nancy Owen Barton officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery with the Rev. Melinda Kammerer officiating. Preferred memorial is Wabash American Legion Post No.15. The memorial guest book for Bill may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Richard E. Cundiff, 82, of Huntington, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 12:54 p.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospice, Fort Wayne. Mr. Cundiff was born on Nov. 11, 1932, to Ruis and Anna (Loher) Cundiff. His parents preceded him in death. He married Ellen Diane Schroeder on Aug. 11, 1952. She preceded him in death on Jan. 22, 2005. Mr. Cundiff was a 1952 graduate of Andrews High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Richard was a retired employee of Essex Wire, Marion for 38 years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No.483 Huntington. Surviving are four daughters, Vickie Cundiff, Huntington, Nancy (Steve) Howison, Irving, Texas, Tammy Stauffer, Fort Wayne, Sally (Gary) Parson, Wabash; a sister, Dorothy Ann Taylor, Cherokee Village, Ark. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Maj Benjamin R. (Leah) Ecklor, David S. Stauffer and Evan W. Parson, and three great-grandchildren, Isabella, Sabine and Sebastian Ecklor. He was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Colgan. Calling and service hours were Sunday, March 14, 2015, at McElhaney – Hart Funeral Home, 715 N Jefferson St, Huntington, with the Rev. Gene Brunow officiating. Burial will be at Gardens of Memory, Marion. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Fort Wayne, in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN 46750. Online condolences to www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

the roadway and was struck. At 8:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jasmine J. Holle, 30, Laketon, was heading south on CR 200 West when she exited the roadway, lost control of her vehicle, rolled onto its top and came to rest in a ditch. No persons were injured from the accident. At 5:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nash E. Riccius, 28, Frankfort, was traveling north on SR 13 when he exited the roadway to avoid a collision with another vehicle.

March 10 At 3:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by was traveling south on Old SR 15 when two deer entered the roadway. She attempted to miss hitting the deer and struck the guardrail, veered across the roadway, and then struck the guardrail on the opposite side of the roadway. At 8:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kevin A. Norton Sr., 52, Ossian, was westbound on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 2:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by David E. Hiatt, 44, Fairmount, was traveling south on CR 300 East when he collided with a vehicle driven by Kimber M. Boyd, 26, North Manchester. At 9 p.m., a vehicle driven by Caitlin E. Riggle, 18, Wabash, traveling west on CR 400 South when she lost track of the roadway due to dense fog, drifted to the right of the roadway, and struck a mailbox.

March 11 At 8:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Miranda J. Tarr, 35, Marion, was eastbound on CR 500 South when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Citations March 8 Joyce Ball, 24, Wabash, speeding, 72 in 55. March 11 Brandon M. Hileman, 28, Amboy, speeding, 70 in 55. Sabrina A. Wyatt,

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felony petition to revoke drug court. Danny L. Hale, 61, Warsaw, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

Halsie F. Holcomb, 92 Halsie Frances Holcomb, 92, Peru, passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru. Arrangements are pending with McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Wilma I. Casper, 96 Former Bible teacher July 12, 1918 – March 4, 2015 Wilma Irene Casper, 96, formerly of Perrysburg, Indiana, went home to be with Lord on March 4, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham, Illinois. Born July 12, 1918, in Rochester, Indiana, she was the daughter of Guy and Ruth Sanders Bryant. On August 23, 1936, she was married to Jacob Casper, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, two sons, 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service for Wilma was Saturday, March 14, 2015, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial followed in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County.

Daniel J. Johnson, 37, Wabash, misdemeanor domestic battery. John D. Daniels, 41, Wabash, domestic battery. Robert A. Whitney, 28, Wabash, failure to return to lawful detention and dealing in a controlled substance. Justin L. Obringer, 24, Wabash, failure to appear and failure to appear for charges including unlawful possession of syringe, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of synthetic drug or lookalike. Michelle R. Vonuhl, 34. Wabash, petition to revoke for unlawful possession of syringe. Brenda L. Rose, 48, Servia, operating while intoxicated and refusal. Michael W. Learned, 35, Wabash,

Mary M. Prater, 96 Retired from Honeywell Inc. July 31, 1918 – March 12, 2015 Mary M Prater, 96, of Wabash, died at 10:10 p.m., Thursday March 12, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born July 31, 1918, in Terre Haute, to David and Rose (Baye) Kimsey. Mary first married Allen L. Helm in Peru, on Feb. 7, 1935, he preceded her in death. She then married Melvin Snowberger in Wabash on June 21, 1957; he died Feb. 19, 1980. She then married Ernest Prater in Argos, on Dec. 5, 1987; he died Jan. 1, 1999. Mary retired from Honeywell Inc. in Wabash, after 24 years. She was a member of the Wabash Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by four stepchildren, Ernestine Meek of Urbana, Raymond Prater of Kokomo, Wanda (Vearl) Culp of Plymouth, and Carol (Robert) Turley of Marion; two grandchildren, several stepgrandchildren, several great-stepgrandchildren, and several great-great-stepgrandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons Bill and Robert Helm, five brothers, and four stepchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Kirk Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Mary may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Roger D. Cooper, 63 Ford Meter Box retiree Aug. 12, 1951-March 10, 2015

Roger D. Cooper, 63, of Wabash, died at 4:15 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his home. He was born Aug. 12, 1951, in Wabash, to Charles Edward and Margory B. (Watson) Cooper. Roger attended Wabash High School. He married Debra Sue Collins in Wabash on December 23, 1972; she died April 8, 2012. He retired from Ford Meter Box after 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. His favorite pass times were watching his family play ball and spending time with his special dog, Molly. He is survived by his two children, Gary (Rita) Cooper and Leslie (George Samons) Cooper, both of Wabash; 10 grandchildren, Joshua Layne, Freddie Layne, Austin Cooper, Drew Cooper, Aubrey Cooper, Adeline Cooper, Reece Samons, Kaiden Samons, and Paisley Samons, all of Wabash, and Alexandria Sumpter of Denver; his brother, Charles (Lesa) Cooper of Peru; and his sister, Mary Catherine Cooper of Wabash. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Charlotte Burk. Funeral services were Friday, March 13, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips and Timothy Tyner officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are to Wabash County Cancer Society or Wabash-Miami Home Health Care and Hospice. The memorial guest book for Roger may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

contempt of court. Cassie N. Staton, 30, Laketon, felony petition to revoke for theft and felony petition to revoke for possession of controlled substance. Phillip E. Sadler, 57, Wabash, writ of attachment. Larry L. Enyeart, 70, Wabash, felony sexual misconduct with a minor. Kyle F. Campbell, 25, Wabash, misdemeanor revoke of probation for possession

of marijuana. Matthew S. Lord, 27, Wabash, felony revocation of probation for conspiracy to commit dealing in a narcotic drug. Phillip C. Smith, 42, Wabash, misdemeanor conversion. Cynthia E. Shear, 54, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Famous L. Branson II, 38, Marion, misdemeanor failure to appear for child support.

Patricia D. “Pat” Mounsey, 85 Was 2010 Wells County Homemaker of the Year July 14, 1929-March 8, 2015 Patricia D. “Pat” Mounsey, 85, of Poneto, passed away at 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born on Sunday, July 14, 1929, in Wells County. She married Dean Mounsey in 1948 at her parents’ home. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, three sons, two daughters, 16 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Family and friends gathered at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home 203 N Matilda St., Warren, Wednesday, March 11. A service to celebrate Patricia’s life took place Thursday, March 12, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.

Alice J. Cornett, 69 Member of Potter House Ministries April 16, 1945-March 11, 2015 Alice Jean Cornett, 69, of Wabash, died at 5:15 a.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born April 16, 1945 in Harlan, Ky., to Leslie and Beatrice (Johnson) Toffer. Alice married to Bobby Cornett, Sr.; he died September 30, 2009. She is survived by four sons, 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, a sister and 2 brothers. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, March 13, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Bernice Pickering officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash.

www.thepaperofwabash.com Brittany A. Mudd, 24, Wabash, felony revocation of probation for possession of syringe. Philip A. Johnson, 44, Wabash, felony revoke probation on unlawful possession of syringe. Andrea D. Smith, 21, Wabash, felony fraud. Tristin Brown, 24, Wabash, felony fraud. Justin M. Ballenger, 24, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear for driving

without insurance. Lynn A. Siders, 40, LaFontaine, misdemeanor operation while intoxicated. Joshua W. Powers, 29, North Manchester, misdemeanor public intoxication. Wabash Police Department Accidents March 7 At 11:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew H. Page, 30, Wabash, was eastbound, cross-

Frank J. Pegg Former Mexico fire chief Dec. 19, 1927 – March 12, 2015

Frank James Pegg, 87, Mexico, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born Dec.19, 1927, in Miami County, he was the son of Frank H. and Lois M. Pegg. He was married to Ruth I. Longstreth, and she preceded him in death in 2006. Survivors include three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at New Life United Methodist Church, Mexico. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico. Visitation was Monday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

Kenneth D. Trent, 54 Outdoor enthusiast Oct. 12, 1960 – March 6, 2015

Kenneth David Trent, a special dad, son, brother, uncle, and best friend, age 54, passed away Friday, March 6, 2015, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. Born October 12, 1960, in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Sam and Juanita Collins Trent. He is survived by a son, a daughter, four grandchildren; and two sisters. The family is planning a memorial service to be held at a later time. Arrangements are being handled by McClain Funeral Home.

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Somerset local selected as 500 Festival Princess ... continued from the front page nized Indiana’s brightest collegeaged women,” said Leslie Carter-Prall, 500 Festival board member and princess program committee co-chair in the press release. “The 500 Festival is proud to take the lead on investing our time and resources to shape Indiana’s next generation of leaders.” A graduate from Southwood High School and current junior at Purdue University, Schmidt said that she became involved with the 500 Festival after learning about it through her Delta Gamma sorority sisters. “Within my sorority, there are many girls that have done it the past two years,” she said. “We like to share what we’re involved in with the sorority, show each other what we’re doing, and what we love to do. A couple of the girls have kept their Facebooks up to date, brought presentations to our chapter meetings, and shared their experiences with us. “I thought it would be a great opportunity and experience to take advantage of.” As a princess, Schmidt will be involved with statewide community outreach programs, 500 Festival

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events, and have a presence at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway functions leading up to the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 24. “(The program) is a really big job that I did not know how many things we actually get to participate in, which is really exciting,” she said. “Our job as a princess is mostly just to be an ambassador to the program, to represent the festival, to get people talking about it, get people excited about it, and just to be a contact of intel.” Part of serving as an ambassador, Schmidt told The Paper of Wabash County, is that princesses are required to hold community outreaches to get the c o m m u n i t y involved. “I have chosen to do half of my outreaches here at school and half of my outreaches back in Wabash, but I don’t have the ones in Wabash completely set up yet,” she said. “When I come back (home), I’m most likely going to go back to my old elementary school and speak to a couple of classes … about the festival and what events the kids can join in on.” This year, the organization added

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a personal and professional development initiative to the program, which will serve to educate the group of collegeaged women on how to prepare for the “real world,” according to Schmidt. Through the initiative, the princesses have several opportunities to sit down with business professionals at “royalty round tables,” during which the professionals will share key advice and teach necessary business skills including resume building. However, Schmidt said that, on a smaller scale, the busy nature of the 500 Festival Princess program also taught her key organizational and balancing skills. “It’s teaching me how to keep everything under control, because I’m not only just a 500 Princess,” she added. “I’m also a student and (involved) with my other organizations here on campus. So keeping all of that balanced is something that’s going to help me in my future, especially with being a teacher.” In addition to her work with the festival, Schmidt said she had a goal to be as involved as possible at Purdue. She said she’s achieved that goal by currently being a sister in the Delta Gamma sorority, a member of the Council for Exception Children club, on

the Morale Committee for Purdue Dance Marathon, the chairman for the Out of the Darkness Purdue Campus Walk for suicide prevention, and working at the France A. C ó r d o v a Recreational Sports Center while also participating in various volunteer opportunities. When the program ends in May, Schmidt said that she knows it would not be the end for her and “it’s just going to make (her) strive to continue to grow.” “It’s just another beginning to something else,” she said. “It’s just another start to another area of life or continuation on what I’ve been working on. “I see (the 500 Festival Princess program) as a wonderful opportunity to take all of that and apply it to my later life and continue to grow and continue to become that better person or better version of myself.” The princesses also are vying to be crowned the 500 Festival Queen. The 500 Festival Queen will be crowned at the Breakfast at the Brickyard event on May 16 from 8:3010:30 a.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Plaza Pavilion. For more information or to purchase event tickets, visit 500festival.com.

ing Wabash Street onto LaFontaine Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Sheryll J. Ulshafer, 54, Wabash. March 9 At 11:03 a.m., a vehicle driven by Deborah Chittick, 63, Somerset, was backing out of parking space and collided with a vehicle driven by Jacob Raab, 88, Granger. At 1:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Douglas R. Konkle, 73, Wabash, was eastbound on Sherman Street at the intersection of Sherman Street and Miami Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Amy M. Sullivan, 31, Wabash. Citations March 6 Joseph M. Blair, 34, Wabash, two counts possession of precursors by methamphetamine offenders and revocation of probation for dealing methamphetamine. March 7 Jayson M. Bumess, 22, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction and no financial responsibility. Daniel J. Johnson, 37, Wabash, domestic battery. March 8 John D. Daniels, 41, Wabash, domestic battery.

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Robert A. Whitney, 28, Wabash, failure to return to lawful detention and failure to appear to serve sentence for dealing in controlled substances. Justin L. Obringer, 24, Wabash, failure to appear for driving while suspended and failure to appear for unlawful possession of a syringe, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of a synthetic drug. March 9 Phillip C. Smith, 42, Wabash, conversion. March 10 Jaylee Pattee, 25, Wabash, parole violation. Rodney J. Reahard, 24, Wabash, learners permit violation. April L. Sutton, 34, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Brittany Mudd, 24, Wabash, petition to revoke for unlawful possession of a syringe. Philip Johnson, 44, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for unlawful possession of a syringe. March 11 Chade A. Mettler, 24, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Daniel M. Brackett, 19, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Tristin A. Brown,

24, Wabash, fraud. Andrea D. Smith, 21, Wabash, fraud. March 12 Jack E. Clifton, 17, Peru, passing in no passing zone. North Manchester Police Accidents March 15 At 9:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brandi D. Seeley, 33, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle owned by Randy R. Maxson, 62, Winona Lake, in the 400 block of Wayne Street. Citations March 10 Brett A. Niccum, 19, North Manchester, cited for disregarding a stop sign. March 14 Monica C. Wells, 40, Milwaukee, Wis., cited for speeding. March 15 Samuel T. Phillips, 26, North Manchester, cited for speeding. April A. Whitacre, 37, Huntington, cited for disregarding a stop sign. Cases March 9 At 5:36 p.m., theft report taken in the 900 block of North Market Street. March 10 At 12:42 p.m., battery report taken in

Jill M. DeArmond, 56 U.S. Army veteran May 19, 1958 – March 11, 2015

Jill Marlene DeArmond, 56, of Fort Wayne, died at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born May 19, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wis., to Dennis and Carol (Fenske) Keller. Jill was a 1976 graduate of James Madison High School in Milwaukee, Wis. She served three years in the U.S. Army. She married Thomas “Tom” DeArmond in Hartland, Wis., on July 15, 1995. She was a Territory Manager at AccuTemp Products, Inc in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Jill was a member of the Wabash Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling, and especially loved her family. She is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” DeArmond of Fort Wayne; two sons, Michael (Kristen) DeArmond of Brooklyn Park, Minn., and Jonathon DeArmond of Minneapolis, Minn.; grandchildren, Paige and Graham DeArmond of Brooklyn Park; parents, Dennis and Carol Keller of Laughlin, Nev.; four sisters, Linda (John) Kurtz of Las Vegas, Nev., Patricia (Owen) Leinweber of Bend, Ore., Susan (Tom) Osman of Wauwatosa, Wis., and Janet Lammers of Denver, Colo., God children, Jessica and Joshua Gnadt of Henderson, Nev., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Keller. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday, March 23, 2015 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Kay Gaier officiating. Friends may call 2-6 pm Sunday, March 22, 2015, at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service Monday. Preferred memorial is Wabash Church of the Brethren. The memorial guest book for Jill may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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the 1100 block of North Market Street.

March 11 At 9:05 a.m., theft report taken in the 500 block of Kech Street. At 7:09 p.m., battery report taken in the 1200 block West 4th Street.

March 12 At 4:24 p.m., invasion of privacy report taken in the 300 block of West 3rd Street.

March 13 At 8:23 a.m., criminal mischief report taken in the 600 block of Kech Street. At 2:38 p.m., drug report taken in the 600 block of College Avenue.

Fire March 10 At 11:46 a.m., 1200 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

March 13 At 2:03 p.m., 600 block of College Avenue for medical assist.

March 14 At 10:19 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 2200 block of East Street.

March 15 At 9:27 a.m., 400 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist. At 3:01 p.m., Chester Township Fire Department responded to the 14000 block of SR 13 North for medical assist. Land Transfers

Crossroads Bank to Federal Home Loan Mortgage C, corporate deed. Federal Home Loan Mortgage C to Philip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Shellhammer, warranty deed. Robert F. and Bonnie L. Kreider to Keith A. and Connie J. Cole, trust deed. Caitlyn N. Cummings and Caitlyn N. Reamer to Caitlyn N. Reamer, quitclaim deed. Jay L. Gillespie to FJR Investments LLC, trust deed. Bank of New York Mellon, Bank of New York, and JPMorgan Chase Bank N. A. to Viking Assets LLC, warranty deed.

Sheriff Wabash County Robert to JPMorgan Chase Bank N. A., sheriff ’s deed. Graeme A. Kline to Garrett Kline, warranty deed. Bertha N. Perry to Jerry W. Osborn, warranty deed. Peggy D. and Richard L. Workman

to Mark A. McCombs, warranty deed. David L. Stephenson and Sally A. McKenzie to Sally A. McKenzie, quitclaim deed. Desra D. Bradford to Chris A. Bradford, quitclaim deed. Michael G. Ireland, Kelly J. Ireland, Mitchell K. Ireland,

Jean P. Ireland, and Kathleen A. Seward to William P. Ireland, quitclaim deed. Richard J. Brown to Richard J. and Lauren N. Brown, quitclaim deed. Patricia L. Stith to City of Wabash, warranty deed. Sterling T. Howard to Samuel P. and

Phyllis A. Quinn, warranty deed. Michael L. and Julie White to Alex L. and Cathy R. Weissert, warranty deed. Brian S. and Stefanie A. Bassett to David M. and Misty D. Brown, warranty deed. Michelle Bechtold

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Delagarza Jr., 67. Ralph G. Pulley, 69, and Connie J. Ratliff, 62. Matthew J. Grandholm, 27, and Danielle M. Pyle, 27.

Beverly A. Hippensteel, 71 Former Timbercrest employee Oct. 12, 1943-March 11, 2015

School funding dominates legislative update ... continued from the front page would tell teachers whose districts are likely to lose funding again? “I’m not convinced that you are going to lose money,” Banks told him. “The jury is still out on that.” She said she plans on meeting local superintendents to discuss funding issues. Lepage said he

understands that education is the biggest line item in the budget. “But at the same time that’s almost like rubbing salt into the wound,” he said, “saying there’s more money going for education but at the same time you’re going to take a hit.” Banks said she is looking for the

fairest way to handle funding. Manchester Superintendent Bill Reichhardt and W a b a s h Superintendent Jason Callahan said talks with the Legislature have been going well this year. But, Callahan noted, if funding remains unchanged Wabash will likely

lose up to eight teaching positions. Lepage also asked the lawmakers that during the talks, “please keep our kids in mind.” Banks and Wolkins also discussed a several other topics, including he Religions Freedom Bill, the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and annexation.

Beverly A. Hippensteel, 71, Huntington, died at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at University Park Nursing Center, Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 12, 1943, in Kosciusko County to Morris Coble and Lucille (Albright) Newell. She married Billy E. Hippensteel on Sept. 11,

1960. He survives. Also surviving are three daughters, a brother, a sister and two grandchildren. Services were Monday, March 16, 2015, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Visitation was Sunday and prior to service on Monday. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

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compliance reports for two local businesses. The firms – Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC and Ag Resolutions – are required to report annually to the Wabash City Council to show that they are in compliance with terms of tax abatements granted by the city. Dave Dorais, president of Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC, was questioned about the number of new employees at the firm. Under terms of

the agreement, the firm was to add four new employees. “Four was the plan, and the fourth was just hired on May 27, 2014,” he said, responding to Council member Jim Wenrich’s question. “I’m a little short on the number of the one, but had they been there the whole year we would have been right on. “We’ve hired one in the body (shop), one in the service, one in the sales and one in the office. Things are going decently.”

Dorais’ abatement was for construction of a new show room, offices and parts department, as well as for renovating the existing service department with an additional service area at 473 S. Miami St. The Ag Resolutions abatement was for construction of a 3,360square-foot office building and a 75,000square-foot warehouse at 15 Ringel Ave. in the Northeast Wabash Business Park. Ag Resolutions

President Bob Hettmansperger told the Council he appreciated the city’s efforts in helping the business. “I would very much like to thank everybody,” he said. “I appreciate the opportunity that we had for the warehouse out there. “Because of the warehouse and the business it generated, it helped me improve some of the other options we’ve had for Advanced Ag and the county. It has gone very well and it is looking very good

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Ferry St. fire under investigation

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash fire officials are saying little about a Friday afternoon house fire in the 600 block of Ferry Street.

Wabash firefighters look for the source of smoke coming from a secondstory entrance to a home at 606 Ferry St. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Heartland Career Center offers makeover transformation By The Paper staff The Heartland Career Center cosmetology class is now accepting nominations for a complete makeover transformation to a “deserving and hard working” candidate. Eligible women can be a family member, friend, coworker, or acquain-

tance. Candidates must be at least 18years-old, female, employed, a Wabash or Miami County resident, and willing to have a new haircut and hair color. Women must also be willing to be videotaped and photographed for promotional purposes. Family members of current cosmetol-

ogy students are not eligible. Nomination applications are available at Heartland Career Center, Bash Boutique, and Marelli’s. Completed applications must be sent to Heartland Career Center at 79 South 200 West, Wabash, IN 46992.

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Wabash Musicale meets at Honeywell Center Article provided Wabash Musicale met Feb. 24 at the Honeywell Center with 22 members present. The theme for the year is “Ancestry, Family and Patriotism,” and Ellen Mock, February chair, opened the poem with “Days Gone By.” Kris Stephens sang “Gretchen am Spinnrade” in German, accompanied by Emily France. The piece was written by Franz Schubert. Eileen Dye accompanied herself with a per-

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formance of “Swedish Rhapsody.” She sang the piece, written by Percy Faith, in Swedish. Faith had a top hit with the song in 1953. Mock chose the song “Unforgettable,” written by Irving Gordon, as her next number. She was accompanied by Sarah See on clarinet and Eileen Dye on piano. “Villanelle” by Hector Berlioz was chosen by Kris Stephens. It is from a group of songs from

“Summer Nights.” Sarah See next performed a song on clarinet called “An Irish Party in Third Class,” from the movie “Titanic.” “American Lulllaby,” published by Gladys Rich, was chosen by Kris Stephens, with Emily France as accompanist. Eileen Dye passed out music for members to sing together. It was a medley of Stephen Foster, who is known as the “Father of American Music.”

Dye’s last song was a story of Lina Sandell whose lyrics from a Swedish poem is now known as “Children of the Heavenly Father.” Ellen Mock chose the song “Bow the Knee” written by Chris Machen and Mike Harland, arranged by Tom Fettke. She was accompanied by Eileen Dye. Hostesses were Margie Gillespie, Dorothy Merrick, Kathi Grandstaff, Sheri Shanks and Susan Vanlandingham.

Stirring it up … With Angie Baer M y brother has a l w a y s been a real outdoors man. A big burly man with a heart of gold, he is an expert hunter and fisher man who knows every square inch of the Salamonie Reservoir. When he told me a few years ago that he was tapping his maple trees and boiling the sap down for maple syrup, I wasn’t at all surprised. I just knew that he would be successful at it. What I didn’t know was how delicious pure maple syrup is. I will admit, when he gave me two quart jars full of maple syrup, I had no idea what I was going to do with all of that syrup. I came across this recipe for Maple Barbecued Ribs and decided to give it a try. The pork

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Two county players earn All-State honors Players come and go, but their By Gary Andrews Wabash senior Claire Cromer and Northfield junior Payton Thomson have been selected to the IBCA/SUBWAY All State teams. Cromer was selected to the Senior Small School All-State (players from 1A-2A schools), while Thomson made the Underclass Small School All-State (players from 1A-2A schools). Fifteen seniors and 15 underclass girls’ basketball players have earned IBCA/Subway “Supre me 15″ All-State honors for 2014-15, it was announced Wednesday (March 11). In a new level of awards, the IBCA also named 30 Large School All-State players (15 seniors, 15 underclass) and 30 Small School All-State players (15 seniors, 15 underclass). The “Supreme 15″ is the top honor awarded, and players were voted to that group without regard to school size. The Large School and Small School all-state teams are secondary accolades — the Large School group includ-

ing players from Class 3A and Class 4A schools and the Small School group including players from Class A and Class 2A schools. Players who make the Supreme 15 are not considered for Large School or Small School honors. In addition, 76 more seniors and 87 more underclass players were selected honorable mention all-state. The honorable mention laurels are awarded without regard to school size. Those voted to the IBCA/Subway Supreme 15 Senior girls’ team are: Jenna Allen, Bedford North Lawrence; Lamina Cooper, Lawrence North; Jordan Frantz, NorthWood; Victoria Gaines, Merrillville; Darby Maggard, Fort Wayne Canterbury; Dominique McBryde, Bedford North Lawrence; Michal Miller, Michigan City; Adrianna Murphy, Fishers; Tiara Murphy, South Bend Washington; Ali Patberg, Columbus North; Madeline Raster, South Bend St. Joseph; Zuriel Sanders, Evansville Central; Tori Schickel, Evansville Mater Dei; Stephanie Sherwood,

Evansville Memorial; and Brittany Ward, Pike. Those voted to the IBCA/Subway Supreme 15 Underclass girls’ team are: Camryn Buhr, Penn; Lindsey Corsaro, Roncalli; Dana Evans, Gary West; Ae’Rianna Harris, Lawrence North;Tyasha Harris, Heritage Christian; Holly Hoopingarner, Greenwood; Karissa M c L a u g h l i n , Homestead; Katelyn O’Reilly, Noblesville; Destiny Perkins, Richmond; Jayla Scaife, Muncie Central;Sydney Shelton, Mt. Vernon (Fortville); Kristen Spolyar, Lebanon; Emily Sullivan, Evansville Memorial; Madison Wise, Greenfield-Central; and Jackie Young, Princeton. The IBCA/Subway All-State teams are selected through a process organized by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association and presented by Subway Restaurants of I n d i a n a . All IBCA-member head coaches have the opportunity to nominate top players from schools in the traditional regional struc-

ture of the non-class tournament format. Representatives from each of those 16 regional areas, plus six district representatives (two each from IHSAA Districts 1, 2 and 3), then meet to review those nominations, vote and finalize the selections. Subway Restaurants of Indiana once again is making a financial contribution to the IBCA Scholarship Fund as the presenting partner of the IBCA all-state teams. As part of the partnership, Subway also will provide plaques to Supreme 15 honorees and certificates to players receiving Large School All-State, Small School All-State or honorable mention all-state recognition. Those items will be available to each recipient’s coach at the annual IBCA Clinic in April, allowing her coach to present the award to each player. The IBCA thanks Subway Restaurants for being a partner in this annual project. The complete 2015 IBCA/Subway Senior All-State and 2015 IBCA/Subway Un derclass All-State teams for girls basketball are listed below.

Southwood ranked No.5 in pre-season baseball poll By Gary Andrews

The Southwood Knight baseball team is ranked 5th in the 2A preseason baseball poll. Those earning recognition were: 1)Wapahani 0-0 (120) 2)Evansville Mater Dei 0-0 (84) 3)Knightstown H.S 0-0 (80) 4)Lafayette Central Catholic 0-0 (78) 5)Southwood 0-0 (62) 6)South Spencer 0-0 (54) 7)Fort Wayne Canterbury 0-0 (36) 8)Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter 0-0 (32) 9)Forest Park 0-0 (30) 10)Tell City H.S 0-0 (20) Also receiving votes were Alexandria, Austin, Delphi, Elwood, North Newton, Westview and Whiting., The Southwood season gets underway March 31 when the Knights host

Northwestern In 3A the Northfield baseball team will start the season being ranked No.16 Class 3A earning recognition were: 1)Andrean 0-0 (100) 2)Batesville 0-0 (50) 3)Lebanon 0-0 (46) 4)Yorktown 0-0 (38) 5)Norwell 0-0 (36) 6)Silver Creek 0-0 (32) 6)Griffith 0-0 (32) 8)Hanover Central 0-0 (30) 8)Fort Wayne Dwenger 0-0 (30) 8)Crawfordsville 0-0 (30) Receiving Votes: Also receiving votes were Charlestown, Edgewood, Gibson Southern, Jasper, New Palestine,Northfield, Northwood, Peru and Rushville.

YMCA to sponsor Shamrock Shuffle 5K race By The Paper staff The inaugural Shamrock Shuffle 5K Charity Run will take place at the Wabash High School track on Saturday March 28. Sponsored by the YMCA’s social responsibility program, Togetherhood, the race will raise funds

to support the financial need of Foster Care agencies and assist in recruiting local foster parents for Wabash County’s foster children. “Currently in Wabash County, 60 percent of our foster kids head out of county for care because there are not suffi-

cient foster parents for the need,” according to the race’s press release. The race begins at 8:29 a.m. with a FunRun for all ages. Wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers are also welcome. The official 5K race will begin at 9:01 a.m. To register, visit

ymca.org or active.com and search Shamrock Shuffle. For more information on sponsorship, participating, or volunteering, contact Kurt Freeman at pkfreeman2@yahoo.c om or Ramona Johnson at rjohnson@wabashcountyymca.org.

impact can be long lasting

By Bill Barrows Here in Wabash County, we have the opportunity to watch four high schools and each have quality sports programs. We also get the chance to observe Manchester University and assorted other college teams from around the area. Today’s media affords us the chance to watch whatever sports teams that our little hearts desire. It is widely known that I have been a huge Colts fan from the time I was a little boy. Johnny Unitas was my hero. That tells you how old I am. The team was then still very entrenched in the Baltimore community. I have been known to wear one of my authentic UNITAS jerseys on a game day or on an important day in team history. The Colts of the late ‘50s, ‘60s and early ‘70s were part of the fabric of Baltimore. They lived in the area year round. They worked regular jobs during the off season. They didn’t make millions of dollars in that era as players do today. Baltimore was not a big city like New York or L.A. or Chicago. Those players were visible in the community. From all

accounts, they were also positive role models. The March 1984 midnight move to Indianapolis was not popular with me, even though my favorite team was moving closer to where I live. Ownership made a decision that was at that time was against the league rules. The team was also not very good at the time and had discarded a lot of good players who were positive influences on the organization. It took more than a decade, but when Jim Irsay took over the team after his father’s death, he vowed to do things differently and embrace the community. He had his skeptics because history was not on his side. He surrounded himself with very smart support people and built a team to be proud of. That meant drafting and acquiring players who were solid citizens and were committed to the team and its fan base. We still have a very good team. In fact, a team that is now possibly ready to make a real push as Super Bowl contenders. At the same time, we have reached the end of an era. Peyton Manning left the team 3 years ago, which most of us thought at the time, was the abrupt end of the era. But actually it was the beginning of the end. Last week, truly was the end. Manning, Marvin Harrison, Jeff Saturday, Melvin Bullitt, Bob Sanders, Edgerrin James and a number of other Colts

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players who were involved in the era of building Super Bowl teams from about 2003 through 2011. Reggie Wayne, as classy an individual as has played in Indy for the Colts, was not resigned for the upcoming season. He played through injuries and was a team leader through the re-building process. The team did not discard him or Manning unceremoniously, but the game is a business and sometimes injuries and age make change necessary. The team celebrated those players as they moved on with their careers or their lives. Reggie is so beloved in Indiana, that it hurts to see him go. No different than Manning was earlier. He thanked the fans on the team’s website for their support through the years, acknowledged their chants every game and showed a lot of class. He saluted the ownership and the front office and thanked everyone for 14 great years. Reggie, along with a number of Colts stars from about 1998 to 2014 will one day be added to the Ring of Honor in Lucas Oil Stadium. Some may also be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I just wish that there was a Hall of Fame for good, solid citizens, who are mentors to those in need, as well as champions for our kids to look up to as positive examples. Because if there was, it would be the one that is the most meaningful by far.

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 2015 Lifetime A c h i e v e m e n t Grammy Award winner Buddy Guy said he feels at home in Indiana. Or so he told the audience at his performance at the Honeywell Center

Ford Theatre in Wabash on Saturday March 14. Guy first took interest in guitar he was 7years-old, playing a makeshift “guitar,” or a piece of wood with two strings secured by his mother’s hairpins. Throughout the evening, Guy paused his strumming to talk to the crowd that yelled and sang along

with his songs. “They don’t usually print this, but my mother never saw me perform on a stage,” Guy said to the Honeywell audience. “She had a stroke and was never able to make it.” From his life on his planation home near Lettsworth, La., to conversations with Jimi Hendrix, Guy told it all on stage.

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Buddy Guy serenades the Honeywell Center audience while roaming the theatre during his performance on March 14. Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and recently received the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Photo by Emma Rausch Guy did all he could to give Wabash the performance of a lifetime, including leaving the stage twice to roam the audience, allowing a select few to strum his guitar.

“My mother always said not to wear out my welcome,” Guy said. “So I’m going to play hard today, because I’m not coming back tomorrow.”

Guy walks the Ford Theatre stage playing a mix of blues song including his original hits and a few of the late Jimi Hendrix. Guy’s passion for guitar began on his plantation in Louisiana when he was 7-years-old and playing on a makeshift guitar made of two strings, a piece of wood, and his mother’s hairpins. Photo by Emma Rausch

Museum offers new Family Access Membership plan By The Paper staff

Members of the public visit the new educational center March 6 during its grand opening celebration. Thanks to a new program at the museum, the Family Access Membership, qualifying families can receive an annual membership to their facility at no cost. Photo by Emma Rausch

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The Wabash County Historical Museum is introducing a new Family Access Membership. This membership will allow qualifying families to receive an annual membership to their facility at no cost. The announcement came just one week after the museum opened the new Parkview Wabash Education Center. “When we introduced the Parkview Wabash Education Center we wanted to ensure all families had access to it and the rest of our facility,” explained Mitch Figert, Executive Director of the museum. This new membership allows families who are receiving public assistance such as food stamps, WIC, or Hoosier Healthwise to receive full membership benefits to all the museum has to offer. Families can also be referred by caseworkers, school staff, and other community organizations even if families are not receiving public assistance. “The goal of the museum is to allow families to benefit from the new Parkview Wabash Education Center and other exhibits,” said Cassie Halley, Program Coordinator for the museum. The new Parkview Wabash Education

Center features a variety of activities including a nature tree, round barn, farm house, canal boat, train table, and theater stage. The space is filled with activities that families can do together that drive imagination, play, and learning. Additionally, this exhibit and the entire facility allows families to learn about the history of Wabash County. “We want people to enjoy the museum and families to have a LOCAL option to learn, play and use their imaginations,” said Figert. “The museum is a place for all to enjoy and there should never be a barrier to prevent someone from visiting us.” The museum has extended their hours to Tuesday and Thursday from 10am to 6pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The museum also has a monthly Family Fun Day sponsored by Crossroads Bank on the third Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families interested in benefiting from the new Family Access Membership should visit or contact the museum to fill out an application. Families must reside in Wabash County and be able to verify their participation in a public assistance program or have a referral form.

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Kiwanis Pancake Day is March 21 Article provided

Wabash Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Day will be from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the 4-H building at the Wabash County Fairgrounds. Presale tickets are available from club members for $6 adult, $4 student and will be available at the door for an additional dollar for this all-youcan-eat meal of pancakes and sausage. Pancake Day is the largest fundraising event for the Kiwanis Club. Proceeds will help support projects of the club. This year’s largest service project is the Hanna Park Project. A large playground structure has been ordered and some refurbishing of the existing amenities will be completed this summer. Other local

projects supported monetarily by Kiwanis include FAME, Junior Achievement, Wabash Scholarship Pageant, Dam to Dam Bike Ride, Christmas Spirit, Free Movie Mondays at the Eagles Theater, and Special Olympics. Kiwanis also sponsors high school chapters of Key Club at Northfield and Wabash High Schools and K-Kids elementary club at O. J. Neighbours. The club also sponsors the county spelling contest, helps facilitate the InGuard Self-Reliance Awards, and conducts a reading program in which every 5th grader

receives a free book. The 2nd Annual

Pancake Eating contest will feature four rounds of competition. Emma Rausch is

chairing that part of the day, sponsored by C/S Printing. David “Smitty” Smith will provide music during the day, Wade Weaver will do a radio remote. The times for the rounds of competition are: 10 a.m. Key Club of Northfield vs. Key Club of Wabash 10:30 a.m. Girls’ Basketball Players vs. Boys’ Basketball Players 12:30 p.m. Firemen vs. Policemen 1 p.m. Open D iv i s i o n / Fa m o u s Wabashians Spectators are welcome to support their favorite teams in the contest. Prizes will be awarded in each round. C/S Printing will offer a Pancake Day Tshirt for sale as support for Kiwanis. They will donate $2 from every $8 shirt

Mayor Robert Vanlandingham (left) and J.P. Hall, former Wabash Marketplace Inc. executive director, eat pancakes during the inaugural celebrity pancake eating contest in March 2014 during the Wabash Kiwanis Club’s annual Pancake Day. The Paper file photo purchased to the Hanna Park Project. People may screen print their own shirt if they wish. C/S Printing is under new

ownership and the manager, Adam Binkerd, wants to be involved and support community events such as Pancake Day.

Salamonie to host senior luncheon By The Paper staff People age 50 and older are invited to the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon, April 6,

at Salamonie Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. Lunch is at noon. Afterward, Fulton County historian

Shirley Willard will present “Round Barns of Indiana — A Threatened Treasure.” Attendees should bring their table service, a prepared

dish to share and $1 donation to help defray cost of the provided main dish. To register, or for more information, call Upper Wabash Inter pretive

Thursday Night Comedy

On March 5, Karen Mills headlined as act two in the Thursday Night Comedy series at the Eagles Theatre. For the past 22 years, Mills has performed her “clean comedy” on stages across the nation, touring as the opening act for Jon Steward from “The Daily Show.” From laughing about her old age or “swimming with the dolphins,” Mills said she finds humor in everyday situations. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Personal trainer looking to ‘pay it forward’ By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

In 2009, Abbey Arwood weighed more than 300 pounds. Since that time, she lost more than half her body weight, thanks to the help of Jackae Francis. “Jackae took me on and trained me for free when she became a personal trainer,” Arwood said. “She helped me reach my goal weight. For me to repay her, she just asked that I pay it forward.” Arwood, who has since become a personal trainer at F.I.T. Personal Trainer, did just that, helping an individual lose about 80 pounds. But she doesn’t want to stop there. “I am looking for my second client to train for free,” Arwood said. There are many aspects to being a personal trainer. “Obviously, we’re in this to make a living,” she said. “But we’re also in this business because we want to

help people and we want to change lives. I know how I felt when I met Jackae for the first time. I didn’t believe in myself. “She taught me to believe in myself and push past the mental and physical barriers and hurdles that I came across.” Francis first met Arwood when the latter enrolled in her kickboxing class at the Wabash County YMCA. “I was looking for a free client, but didn’t tell anyone yet,” Francis said. “When she came in, I just saw the determination. It just kind of clicks with them at some point that, ‘Hey, I’m going to do this.’ I could just see that determination in her. “So I contacted her, just to give her a boost, basically. Then I asked the Y if I could train her for free, then I took her on. She had determination throughout. Very rarely did she show struggles. She basically did what I

asked her to do. She’s probably one of the most positive clients I’ve ever worked with.” Those interested in receiving help from Arwood must go online and fill out a questionnaire. “I have a form listed that has a list of questions that I would like people to answer when they write in,” she said. “It’s just to get know the applicants that are applying to be my pay it forward client.” Applicants must then have a doctor’s release. “When you start dealing with the overweight and obese people, you have to make sure there’s nothing underlying that we need to be aware of,” Arwood said. Five finalists will be chosen who must then undergo an interview and a workout with Arwood. “We want a chance to see how hard they are willing to workout,” she said, noting it’s “just to get to know

them a little better. I’m going to spend quite a bit of time with this person, so we need to have some kind of connection.” Training will last for six months. “It’s all going to depend on their schedule,” she said of the workout routine. “But I would like to personal train them three times a week. Once they’re comfortable, they might join with one of my assisting clients. “I train as early as 5 a.m., so that’s always an option if they are a working client. I have before work, I have lunchtime, and I can get them in some days. Depending on the day of the week, I have some evenings I can get them in.” The workout is geared toward the individual, and is designed for their abilities. “I have some clients that are in here that don’t want to lose a pound,” Arwood said. “They just want to tone up. Then I have some clients who are looking

at a large weight loss that they would like to achieve. So the design of the toning and weight loss, their workouts are going to be different. “But they’re both going to incorporate cardio, they’re both going to incorporate strengthening.” It was a photo that Arwood saw of herself that caused her to want to make a change in her life. “I saw a picture of myself from my brother’s graduation from basic training,” she recalled. “I had a fouryear-old son at the time. I realized just seeing that picture that if something didn’t change drastically in my life, I wasn’t going to see him grow up. “It was an emotional moment. It made me sick. There was nobody to blame but myself for the condition I was in.” Arwood started walking, then eventually joined the Wabash County YMCA where she met Francis, who was a personal trainer

there at the time. “It took me just under three years, but I also had my youngest son during it,” Arwood said. “So it actually took just under two years of work.” To help her lose weight, Arwood began watching how much she ate. Eventually, she realized that what she was eating probably wasn’t the best quality, so she began adding in more fruits and vegetables and whole grains. “Then I started upping my workouts,” she said. “I was working out six days a week. Depending on the week I would have one or two days off. And I was working out for an hour or and hour and a half a day. “Some people come in and think they have to hit cardio for two hours. That’s not necessary.” While she reached her goal, Arwood admits she still must work to stay where she wants to be, calling it “maintenance.” “I still have my

struggles, just as anyone does,” she said. “When you hit that magical number it doesn’t mean the journey is over. It means a new chapter is beginning.” As long as she is a personal trainer Arwood plans to continue paying it forward. “I will always have someone in here I’m working with,” she said. “I just think it’s the right thing to do. Jackae didn’t have to do that for me. She helped me change my life. I didn’t ask her for it. No one told her she had to do it. No one is telling me I have to do it again. “But if I can help one person … that doesn’t believe in themselves. That’s worth a lot to me.” Those interested in applying to be Arwood’s next “pay-itforward” client may get the application at www.facebook.com/Ab beyCPT.

Wabash Valley Chrysler enhances Wabash Fire Department community program By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com On March 10, Wabash Valley Chrysler in partnership with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Charitable Foundation presented the Wabash Fire Department’s Community Outreach CPR Program with a new Resusci Anne CPR Unit training mannequin. Through contributions by new-car and truck dealers and

friends, the NADA Foundation provided financial support to schools, private colleges and universities, emergency disaster relief and other community service programs. “I joined an NADA group a couple of years ago and it’s just been amazing all the things that they do, not only for the dealers but for the community,” said Greg Thompson, Wabash Valley Chrysler general manager. “I was glad that Jay (Brainard) found the information and contacted me and said, ‘All you have to do is sponsor it.’ “It was no cost to us and so we immediately sent out an email saying that we wanted to sponsor the Wabash Fire Department and NADA said, ‘Great.’ About a month later, (Anne) showed up. It worked out really well.” The training mannequin cost the foundation approximately $1,500, according to Jay Brainard, the director of EMS operations at the Wabash Fire Department. With the addition of Anne, the Wabash Fire Department aims to “provide low cost CPR

certification and no cost Hands Only CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) training to our community,” Fire Chief Bob Mullett said in a press release. “What we’re setting up right now is a community outreach to teach people like yourself and the employees here that if they have a cardiac event, what they need to do to increase the chance of survivability until we get here,” Brainard said in an interview with The Paper of Wabash County. “This is a brand new program and (we’re) just getting everything rolling.” “If a group wants us to come in and teach the CPR, Hands Only, AED, they can contact us and we can set up a time,” Mullett added. “We’re going to kick it off really in May, but if somebody wants to us to come out and do that, then we can start scheduling.” Most people do not survive cardiac arrest, according to the press release. “Four to six minutes is the window of opportunity for someone to act before we arrive,” Mullett wrote in the release, “but less than

Greg Thompson, general manager of Wabash Valley Chrysler, practices Hands Only CPR on the Wabash Fire Department’s new Resusci Anne CPR Unit during the department’s demonstration at Thompson’s dealership on March 10. Thompson partnered with the National Automobile Dealers Association Charitable Foundation to help financially support the fire department with training equipment, such as Anne. Photo by Emma Rausch one-third of cardiac arrest victims get CPR from someone nearby.” Mullett said that this new program will train citizens how to act in the event of a cardiac arrest, either teaching how to immediately apply chest compressions, perform CPR correctly, or accurately using an AED device.

The Wabash Fire D e p a r t m e n t ’s Community Outreach CPR Program will begin in May. For more information on the program, contact cpr@wabashfire.com. For more information on the NADA Foundation, visit nada.org or call 800-248-6232 ext. 7233.

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Devices help stimulate residents’ thinking By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The boards are about 2-feet-by-3-feet, and contain a variety of items one might see every day around their home. There’s an outdoor water faucet, several different types of locks, an electrical socket with cords to plug in them, a light switch and more. Created by the Building Trades Academy at the Heartland Career Center, officials at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre’s Auguste’s Cottage Memory Center hope the boards help residents recall days gone by. Called manipulation therapy boards, the devices, which can stand-alone or be mounted on a wall, are designed to help stimulate thinking and memory of people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to Lindsey LeBlanc, Memory Care Program Facilitator at Autumn Ridge. Students in Jim Hoover’s building trades class delivered the boards to Auguste’s Cottage on Thursday afternoon, March 12. With Alzheimer’s disease, patients typically lose thinking and memory abilities

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as the disease progresses, LeBlanc explained. The four boards will be placed throughout Auguste’s Cottage and will be accessible to residents who can tinker with the boards when they want to. “My goal with the boards is to provide more cognitive stimulation, especially for our males,” she said. “Our goal here at Autumn Ridge is to make the residents’ realities make sense to them. Whatever the realities might be.” The items, LeBlanc hopes, have meaning to the residents, especially male residents. “If you think back to the days when they were in the service, they were the ones who did the handy work,” she said. “The wife raised the home. So, I wanted the boards for that reason. With the disease process, it’s not an issue of hearing; it’s an issue of comprehending – putting two and two together to make four. “Some people with memory deficit are not able to do that as much. We’re just trying to set them up to succeed. With this, it’s going to make sense to them. Thee are parts and pieces that they’ve seen before, that they’ve worked with before, and maybe we can stimulate some memories out of that.” LeBlanc reached out to Hoover to seek his class’ help. “He didn’t even

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Students from the Heartland Career Center, along with officials and residents of Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre show off the manipulation board the students made for the facility. Photo by Joseph Slacian now and then,” Hoover said. Students are also benefiting as they learn about dementia and the needs the board will fill, he said. “To students, it’s just a board with a bunch of gadgets. They won’t really realize what they’re for until they go there and see,” Hoover said. Autumn Ridge paid for the supplies to make the boards. However, the students helped the facility save more than $260 from what the boards would have cost by ordering them online. To show their appreciation for the students’ efforts, Auguste’s Center residents made thank-you cards and distributed them to the youngsters.

Lindsey LeBlanc, Memory Care Program Facilitator at Autumn Ridge, shows resident Darlene Slater one of the manipulation boards. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Banks’ measures clear Indiana Senate committee By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — Two legislative proposals sponsored by State Sen. Amanda

Banks passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development last week. House Bill 1005, passed by a vote of 8-

0, would provide a tax credit of up to $200 for teachers who purchase supplies for their classrooms. “This legislation will allow teachers to recoup a portion of the personal funds they use for their classrooms,” said Banks, R-Columbia City. “House Bill 1005 honors Hoosier teachers and recognizes the sacrifices they make for their students.” According to a nonpartisan fiscal analysis done by the Legislative Services Agency, more than 65,000 teachers spent an average of $250 each on classroom supplies in 2012.

House Bill 1042, passed by a vote of 90, would require higher education institutions to annually provide students with more information on their student loans, including the total amount of the student’s loan, potential total payoff amount, and percentage of the borrowing limit as well as the monthly repayment amount including principal and interest. “It is important for colleges to assist students by providing complete information regarding their student loans,” Banks said. “The more information a

students has, the better the chance he or she will make a wise decision on the amount to borrow and how to repay it.” Banks added that this legislation should help to decrease the burden of student loan debt on college graduates, which currently stands at more than $28,000 per student, and help improve financial literacy among young Hoosiers. HB 1005 will now go to the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. HB 1042 will move to the full Senate for further consideration.

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County Election Board tests voting machines By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Voting machines for the May 5 Primary Election passed a preliminary test conducted Wednesday, March 11, by the Wabash County Election Board. The tests are conducted prior to each election. Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin said she and board

members Mary Brane and Betty Hamlin, along with Deputy Clerk Theresa Ehret cast votes for all the candidates to make sure the machines had no problems in tabulating the vote. They also tested the various ballots, which will be used in Wabash, North Manchester and LaFontaine for the primaries. “We’ve never had any problems with

Vote Center Information By The Paper staff Early voting will take place from noon to 4p.m. Monday through Friday, April 20-May 1 at the Wabash County Clerk’s Office. The office is located in the Wabash County Judicial Center, 69 W. Hill St., Wabash. Voting also will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, May 4, at the clerk’s office. Early voting also is available on the two Saturdays prior to the Primary Election. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25 at: — Wabash County Clerk’s Office in the Wabash County Judicial Center. — Liberty Township Fire Department, 12 S. Wabash Ave., LaFontaine. — Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East St., North Manchester. Voting will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2 at: — Wabash County Clerk’s Office in the Wabash County Judicial Center. — Liberty Township Fire Department, 12 S. Wabash Ave., LaFontaine. — Peabody Retirement Community, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester. Vote Center locations on Election Day, Tuesday, May 5, are: — First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash. — Wellbrooke of Wabash, 20 N. Kissinger Drive, Wabash — Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. — Liberty Township Fire Department, 12 Wabash Ave., LaFontaine. — North Manchester Public Safety Building, 709 W. Main St., North Manchester.

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Donations needed for Chairs of Hope project Article provided

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School students will once again partner for “Chairs of Hope” – a project to raise funds for the Wabash County Cancer Society. Under the direction of art teacher Hannah

Burnworth, eighth grade students at Manchester Junior Senior High School will create pieces of art made from discarded wooden chairs which will be auctioned later this fall at Harvest Fest. All proceeds will be donated to the WCCS. The art project will begin in April and be complet-

ed before the end of school. Help is needed to accomplish the goal and the community is invited to partner with the students and the Chairs of Hope Project through donations of sturdy wooden chairs. Thirtyeight chairs are needed so that each student in the class will

have the opportunity to participate. The Congregational Christian Church partners with MJSHS in this effort to encourage our students and those in the battle with cancer. Chairs will be accepted until March 31 at the church, contact Sebrena Cline to drop off chairs. Last year the efforts raised more than

$1,500. Funds are used to help those who are in the battle with cancer cover expenses for transportation, equipment and other needs. “We were overwhelmed by the creativity of the students and the response of the community for our first effort, we look forward to what 2015 will bring us!,” said Cline, who organizes the event. “It’s

exciting to think that the teens in our community will use their talents to reach into the lives of others. Because these funds remain in our county, these kids are helping people they know – building their community. “There are times in our lives, whether we are fighting an illness or simply experiencing life, when we need

a place of rest….these chairs symbolize a safe place to stop and just “be” while we catch our breath in living.” Anyone interested in helping with the project should If you are interested in helping with this project please contact Cline, 260-578-1398 or the Congregational Christian Church, 260-982-2882.

County Election Board tests voting machines ... continued from page 25 Ehret to take the voting machines to LaFontaine in time for early voting, which will take place on April 25 and again on May 1. Rather than transport the machines back and forth after each early voting session, the machines will be left in the fire department and secured with locks, which must be removed prior to the machines being used. The same will take place in North Manchester. However, the board agreed to allow the North Manchester inspector to keep the machines in his home between early voting sessions and the Primary Election. One early vote will be April 25 at Timbercrest Senior Living and the other

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An unexpected bequest from photographer Robert E. Pence of Fort Wayne enables ACRES Land Trust to maintain its 5,700 acres forever, said Executive Director Jason Kissel. “Mr. Pence’s unrestricted $ 1 million gift allows ACRES to reach a milestone level of financial sustainability — an endowment exceeding $3 million dollars,” said Kissel. “This provides the financial stability necessary for ACRES to preserve land forever. “ACRES needs to continue to build its endowment to keep pace with the growth of our nature preserves. “Our ambitious strategic plan for

7,500 acres protected by 2017 will continue a legacy of acquiring new preserves, managing the properties, raising funds, providing trails and sharing our story - forever.” Among the 5,700 acres of ACRES preserves are five in Wabash County, i n c l u d i n g K o k i w a n e e , H a t h a w a y , A s h e r w o o d , Hanging Rock and Mary Thornton. Pence, 73, of Fort Wayne’s historic West Central neighborhood, died Dec. 8, 2012, leaving half his estate to Indiana’s oldest and largest local land trust. A 1957 graduate of Bluffton High School, Pence served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. For 21 years, he was a toolmaker for General Electric in Fort Wayne. He was also a computer technician for Lincoln Life, retiring after seven

Richvalley UMW has March meeting Article provided

Richvalley United Methodist Women met recently for its regular meeting on a cold, wintery March 4 night with Deanna Unger presiding and leading the opening prayer. Jane Long gave the p r o g r a m , “Welcoming Women in all Stages of Life.” Scriptures were read from Romans, Genesis, Joshua and L e v i t i c u s . Bookmarks were made to give as invitations to the April meeting. Several thank you notes were read from m issions UMW had made donations to near Christmas. Deanna read part of a letter from O p e r a t i o n Classroom asking for donations for students in West Africa. Roll call response was “where would you take Jesus on a date?” The treasury report was given and

members were reminded that Response magazine was available to read. Favorite verses were highlighted as members discussed the books of Titus, Philemon and Hebrews. James, 1st and 2nd Peter should be read for April discussion. The next meeting will be April 1 with Amy Lauer as the lesson leader and hostess. Roll call response will be “Best Witnessing Technique.” April 11 is the Northwest District UMW annual meeting in Rochester. April 1718 is the spiritual retreat in Fort Wayne. Carolyn Maxwell, reading some humorous sayings about prayer and the story of the Praying Hands, gave closing devotions. In conclusion, all read a litany. Jane Long was the hostess.

years. Pence’s photographs of the restored interior rotunda and murals of the 1902 Allen County Courthouse, a National Historic Landmark, won the 2005 Indiana Department of Natural Resources H i s t o r i c Preservation Month Photo Contest. “We wish we could have thanked Mr. Pence in person for his bequest,” said Kissel.

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O. J. Neighbours Elementary School announces third quarter honor roll Officials at the O. J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School have announced the honor roll for the third quarter of the 2014-15 school year. The honorees are: Fourth graders Dylan A. Abshire, Conner L. Black, Seth M. Blossom, Abigale B. Boggs, Jorri L. Booth, Sara L. Buga, Morgan G. Butcher, Elijah C. Callahan, Kiara B. Carmichael, Monique L. Claudio, Brodie J. Craft, Ashlynn L. Cruz, Andrea R. Davis, Grace M. Denney, Andrew J. Dillon, Nicholas J. Ewing, Kaden M. Fedewa, David L. Ford, Jacob D. France, Solomon L. France, Jacob P. D. Freeman, Madisen K. French, Kendall M. Gifford, Mason E. Goshert, Olivia M. E. Harden, Taydem M. Harlan, Aidan M. Hiers, Jakob A. Hipskind, Madelyn M. Hipskind, Cayden D. Hubbard, Daniel K. Hueston, Cole K. Hughes, Madison Y. Inman, Jackson P. Jacoby, Samuel T. Jessup, Alexander D. Jones, Bryant A. Kern, Grace E. Lamar,

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North Miami FFA teams advance in contest Article provided

DENVER — The North Miami FFA parliamentary procedures teams recently competed at the District 6 contest held at Eastbrook High School on March 2. North Miami advanced both teams to Section II competition that will take place on April 16.

The Novice team category consists of all freshmen from North Miami. It had 15 minutes to demonstrate proper opening ceremonies, parliamentary law, and closing ceremonies in front of a panel of judges. Students are given three parliamentary procedures to demonstrate with a main motion. Procedures

must be demonstrated properly according to Roberts Rules of Order and students do not know what motions they will be given until the contest begins. The Senior Division is similar with an extended time and two additional motions. The section contest will also add a written test portion to the competition.

Members of the North Miami FFA parliamentary procedures Senior Team are (from left) Bella Borse, Jocelyn Ricket, Brenlyn Hoover, Lucretia Eckrote, Alyssa Kuhn, Cory Duff, Grace Davis, Katie July, Lane Eckrote, Emily Wellsand, Josie Wilhelm, Blake Belpedio, and Abigail Gipson. Photo provided

Members of the North Miami FFA parliamentary procedures Novice Team are (from left) Braxton Gunter, Baleigh Ricket, Connor Hanaway, Abigail Pfaffenbach, Ethan Duff, Cody Francis, Tyler Sivits, Faith White, Michaela Stiver, and David Beck. Photo provided

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MILLER’S AT OAK POINTE in Columbia City has immediate openings for: Second and Third shift Nurses and CNA’s all shifts. Apply in person at 411 N Wolf Rd or send resume to oakpointemds@millersmerrymanor.com.

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1.5 STORY 3 BR 2 BA HOUSE, North side of Wabash. Every room remodeled except kitchen in last 15 years. $75,000. Call 260-571-3808 for more details. HOUSE FOR SALE: 14 X 28 Modular *above average condition * must be moved. Contact: 260-5714643 or 260-782-2350 & leave a message. 3 BR HOUSE, new roof, C/A, low utilities, located on dead end w/ turn around, low traffic, fenced in backyard, attached garage, appraised value $79,000, needs new carpet, excellent buy $56,000. Call Rick Fedewa 260-5685070.

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Hough signs to play at Manchester U

Wabash High School senior Tony Hough (center) prepares to sign a letter to play football and wrestle at Manchester University. He is joined by his parents, Charity Hough and Tony Hough. Also joining in at the event are (back, from left) Wabash principal Josh Blossom, Wabash football coach Floyd McWhirt, Wabash wrestling coach Jake O’Neill, and Wabash Athletic Director Greg Martz. Photo by Gary Andrews By Gary Andrews Wabash senior Tony Hough signed Thursday to wrestle and play football next year at Manchester University After anchoring the offensive line for the Wabash football team, Hough recorded a 28-9 record in wrestling, winning the Wabash County Invite and the Peru sectional at 182 pounds. Hough finished second at the Peru regional to qualify for the Fort Wayne

semi-state. ”Being a two sport athlete in college will be a major challenge,” Hough said. ”It will be tough with the depth Manchester has in both sports. I think I will wrestle at 184 or 195 and play on the defensive line in football with my freshman year being a learning experience. I hope to see major time my sophomore year”. While at Manchester Hough will study Sports Management

Freeman named People Pleaser of the Year By The Paper staff Susan Freeman was named the People Pleaser of the Year at the Penguin Point in Wabash. The award was announced by David Meier, Chief Operating Officer, at Penguin Point Franchise Systems. This is the 26th Annual People Pleaser of the Year competition. The award is given to the one person in each restaurant in appreciation for consistent dedication to People Pleasing, for both customers and associates. Votes are cast in the

restaurants by each associate for the person whose attitude, dependability, initiative, quality of work, cooperation and customer relation skills best reflect the Penguin Point People Pleaser profile. This award includes a cash bonus, a People Pleaser plaque with their photo posted in the lobby, and an honorary pin. Freeman enjoys shopping and spending time with her children. “She is a very sweet lady and is highly dedicated to her children,” manager Carla Olinger said.

Pathfinders offers job counseling By The Paper staff HUNTINGTON – Pathfinder Resource Connection, the employment division of Pathfinder Services, is offering individualized benefit counseling to assist those seeking employment. Pathfinder Resource Connection specializes in assisting people with and without disabilities in finding and retaining employment. Specific assistance is provided to job seekers as well as additional training as needed once employment is gained. Benefit counseling is a service available to assist people in understanding how returning to work may affect federal and state benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Medical Insurance. “The goal of our

Benefit Counseling Service here at Pathfinder Resource Connection is to help people explore and understand their current benefits,” said Marla Fahl, Benefit Counselor for Pathfinder Resource Connection. “Then, once an employment opportunity becomes available, we work with the individual to maximize their benefits and ease the fear that can come with this change.” Benefit Counseling through Pathfinder Resource Connection is available to those individuals in Allen, Grant, Huntington, Wabash and Whitley counties. For more information on this service and other employment services offered through Pathfinder Resource Connection, please call 1-800-310-9510 or go to www.Resourcecon.org.