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Local graduation rates top 90% By Emma Rausch and David Fenker news@thepaperofwabash.com

The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) released corporation grades and graduations rates Wednesday, Jan. 11, and several Wabash County schools received passing marks. In corporation grades, MSD of Wabash County and Manchester Community Schools (MCS) received B rankings while Wabash City Schools (WCS) received a C. However, no matter the grade, the schools’

superintendents agreed they aren’t an accurate representation of the students or schools’ capabilities. A corporation’s letter grade is dependent upon how well students test “We have said for some time that the school grading system insufficiently rates schools,” WCS Superintendent Jason Callahan wrote to The Paper of Wabash County in an email. “All of the things our teachers and schools offer students cannot be measured by a couple of tests and I believe our parents and

community understand this.” MSD Superintendent Mike Keaffaber said he knows his corporation is better than a B grade. “I want to congratulate our students and staff for they work they do,” he said. “We know those grades are not always necessary an exact reflection on our schools. I really believe our schools are A schools because there’s a lot of things that are successes that aren’t necessarily judged and graded, but what we are graded on, we do appreciate what the students and staff

are doing to get to that B grade. “But, still, that’s just a snap shot of some indicators, not all the indicators we’d love to have included.” Meanwhile, Wabash County’s high schools reported 90-plus percentiles for 2016 graduation rates. Southwood High School recorded the highest percentile, 97.1 percent, for graduating 66 of 68 students. Meanwhile, Northfield High School reported the lowest percentile of 91.7 percent for graduating 66 of 72 students.

Experience is best way to learn about world’s different cultures By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com You can’t Google the Greek experience. I did or, really, I tried to before my boyfriend, Nick Oyer, and I arrived in Athens, Greece, on Dec. 25. It was supposed to be a relaxing, weeklong vacation when, honestly, I stressed and prepped for it better than most do for college entrance exams. While I consider myself an experienced traveler, this trip was the first time I’d leave the country and I didn’t want to arrive uninformed. For months I questioned everything about the Athenian culture and community. What’s taboo? What should I expect to see? What topics can and can’t I broach with Athenians? How much of the Greek language do I need to learn to survive for six days? The questions went on and on, and I tried to have them all answered. Looking back, I prepared for my excursion like I was about to have a job interview with the whole country. I was bent on not being the “ignorant American,” a concept in which Americans are seen by other countries as rude, uneducated or oblivious to cultures and lifestyles outside their own. (continued on page 3)

“Northfield and Southwood are fairly consistent with what they were last year,” Keaffaber said. “Obviously, both of them were over 90 percent with Southwood High School being the highest graduation rate in the county, so we want to applaud them for that and all the schools that have excellent graduation rates. “They are consistent and comparable to last year and all of that is due to the staff, the students who are working together to make sure that can happen.” (continued on page 2)

Foul play ruled out in death of local woman By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Elpidoforos stands in front of a graffiti mural in Athens, Greece, on Dec. 30 while explaining how spray-painted artwork became one of the city’s most prominent features within the last 30 years. Photo by Emma Rausch

Wabash Police have ruled out foul play in the death of a 35-year-old Wabash woman. However, the cause of death of Genna M. Garcia-Hiatt, is still unknown. Garcia-Hiatt’s body was found shortly after 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, in the area of Wabash and East Main streets near downtown Wabash. Wabash Police and the Wabash County Coroner are awaiting toxicology reports before ruling a cause of death. “The toxicology report has not been returned,” WPD Capt. Matt Benson told The Paper of Wabash County on Friday. “It sometimes can take weeks, if not a couple of months, depending on the Indiana Department of Toxicology backlog. “The autopsy report usually takes a couple of weeks, which the Wabash County Coroner will receive first.” WPD ruled out foul play the evening of Jan. 9. “Many things go into that, such as tracking where she was at, putting a time frame on her location, who she was last with, speaking with every person she had been (continued on page 2)

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Local graduation rates top 90% The IDOE included data for White’s Residential and Family Services Junior-Senior High School, which reported a cohort count of 41 students with only 22 graduating for a rate of 53.7 percent. However, Keaffaber affirmed the data isn’t a true representation of the school’s abilities. “White’s has not had a graduation rate for a few years because it was not statistically significant for them to have a graduation rate,” he said. “White’s is a different situation. Obviously those students are not there for four years and they’re there typically for six months or less. So it’s not a good judge of a graduation rate. “They are doing an excellent job with those students. When (youth) come into the school and they are

...continued from the front page significantly behind in their credits, it’s going to be very difficult in a six-month period to get them caught up to graduate on time and able to be a success on a graduation rate. So it’s not a good situation to compare White’s to our other schools because they have a completely different program.” Wabash High School had a 94.2 percent graduation rate, graduating 97 of 103 students. This is WHS’s sixth year in a row to graduate students above 90 percent, according to Callahan. “We are very proud of this accomplishment,” Callahan said. “However, we are even more proud that during that six years our overall dropout rate has been 1 percent, which means that the vast majority of students are graduating even if it takes a

little longer than four years.” Manchester High School graduated 106 out of 111 students for a rate of 95.5 percent, “a good benchmark,” according to Bill Reichhart, MCS superintendent. “Being in the mid90s is an excellent job and I’m very proud of that,” Reichhart said. “I think it puts us in the top percentage of all high schools in the state. “Four or five kids out of 100-plus (did not graduate). They get distracted by personal issues; sometimes we have expectant mothers, for who having the child gets in the way of them being able to completely their high school diploma. The nice thing is that Squire Academy gives them an opportunity to complete that.”

Foul play ruled out in death of local woman ...continued from the front page with in the last twenty-four hours, a physical exam of her body looking for injuries or trauma and autopsy results,” Benson said, explain-

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Experience is best way to learn about world’s different cultures ...continued from the front page However, like I said before, you really can’t Google the Greek experience and what to expect. I tried and now I can’t help but laugh at myself and feel slightly inane for my excessive effort. An educational week in Greece Our apartment host Elpidoforos, or Doros for short, laughed in a teasing fashion when he realized I tried to research Greek life like it was a history subject. Nick and I explained our objective was to prevent us from being ignorant Americans, a concept that was as foreign to Doros as we were to his country. “You can’t learn about my culture by reading about it,” he said with a smile. “You have to talk to the locals and learn from them. You have to ask questions.” In a very short amount of time, the trip turned from visiting ruins to exploring a new way of life. And it all started with our exit off the metro.

A colorful city In less than five minutes of arriving in Athens, my boyfriend and I experienced a major culture shock. Athens is drowning in graffiti. Tags and spraypainted murals decorate every building in the city with the exception of Acropolis and few of the other major tourist sites. To be honest, it worried me. I immediately compared it to the stereotypical meaning of graffiti in U.S. cities, gang affiliation. In the end, I wrongly judged the artwork to spell trouble. As it turns out, graffiti has grown to become a part of the Athenian culture since the 1980s, according to Doros. Approximately 30 years ago, he r e c o u n t e d , Athenians took a liking to American graffiti artwork and their interest continued to grow. Today, it is one of the most heavily g r a f f i t i - s p r aw l e d cities in Europe, Doros said.

Shoppers in Athens walk by graffiti in Acropolis. Photo by Emma Rausch

Graffiti’s integration into the culture has led to some local establishments using it as advertisement, shop signage and interior wall decoration. Groups like the city’s anarchists use it to announce meeting times and dates. Graffiti’s presence in the city is so common that its absence was shockingly noticeable. Buildings crowd around the heart of Acropolis, but very few look touched by spray paint. It is, of course, a façade. On our way to the Parthenon, my boyfriend and I witnessed an old man with a roller brush adding a fresh layer of paint to the outer wall of a decrepit building. Before he could finish the job, I snapped a picture. Barely visible beneath the yellow paint was a tag, possibly someone’s name or a Greek word. Either way, it didn’t matter. Within seconds after the photo was taken, the graffiti was gone. All that remained was a nicelooking coat of paint on a neglected edifice. In a way, it kind of made me sad. While I didn’t appreciate the spraypainted scenery at first, I came to realize that it was as much a characteristic of Athens as the temples once were. I thought it was a shame to hide it for tourists’ sake. The Greek way I attempted to learn how to speak Greek and quite frankly I was horrible at it. Meanwhile, Nick

learned how to read its alphabet and unfairly excelled in his self-teachings. To Doros, however, both of us were incredibly remarkable for even trying. “The Greek language is so hard to learn that even we Greeks sometimes get things wrong,” he explained. “Our letters aren’t based off of Latin either so for you to try in just a few months is quite amazing.” The majority of Athenians speak English, but he applauded our efforts, he continued. While English has become a universal language, I was intrigued that so many Athenians spoke it so well that I had to ask Doros why. “Is it because of the concept of Greek hospitality?” I asked him. He was at first surprised I knew about it. In ancient times, Greeks honored the act of Xenia, a concept of hospitality in that generosity and courtesy were shown to those who were far from home. At that time, hosts were expected to allow guests, who were protected by Zeus, to eat and rest before asking any questions into why or how the traveler arrived. Doros said most Greeks know English because it’s the language that most visitors have some ability to speak. However, “you are right,” he continued with a smile. “We do practice Xenia to this day.” Most of the old ways, he admitted, are gone. As early as 300 AD, records show the country began con-

A view of Athens, Greece, near the Parthenon. Photo by Emma Rausch

verting to Christianity. Now there are very few who pray to the pagan gods of old, Doros said, with the exception of a small “awakening” to bring back the practice, but he didn’t think it’d last. Athens has struggled its way into the modern era. Today, its narrow streets that once gave room to carts and horses now barely allow for a small car to squeeze through as mopeds speed passed. Pedestrians cling to the walls of spray-painted buildings as they struggle to walk one-footwide, uneven sidewalks. Most of the edifices are run down or outdated, “like the city was updated until the 60s then never touched again,” according to Doros. The metro stations,

he added, even took time to install. “It took years because every time we’d try to dig one tunnel we’d find another archeological site,” Doros said. “But our city is the capital of Greece so of course there’d be many places we’ve still yet to uncover.” Athens isn’t what it once was. But it developed into a new form of beauty, one where its community accepts its flaws and still remembers its past. In all, it was an amazing culture

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Manchester school board swears in new member By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — The M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools

Board of School Trustees swore in one new member and elected officers at its first meeting of 2017. Cor poration Attorney Al Schlitt

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last year. “Board members receive up to $2,000 a n n u a l l y , ” Superintendent Dr. Bill Reichhart said. “Also, for special meetings and executive meetings, up to $50.” Board member Brian Schilling moved to keep the compensation at the previous level, with Krouse seconding. The motion passed unanimously and without discussion. Additional beginning-of-year business included the establishment of the corporation’s designated newspaper for 2017. The board chose the North Manchester News-Journal as its designated primary newspaper, with the Wabash Plain Dealer as the secondary.

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Council OKs Eagles measure, tables second measure By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash City Council helped pave the way Monday night, Jan. 9, for the Eagles Theatre renovation project to qualify for state and federal funding. The Council approved minor word changes to the city’s Fair Housing Ordinance. The ordinance’s language now follows the Federal Housing and C o m m u n i t y Development Act of 1974 and Indiana Code. The lone change was the definition of family. Under the old city ordinance, approved in 2012, the definition of family included “families regardless of the actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of its members,” Mayor Scott Long told the Council. Under the new ordinance, family is defined as “one or more individuals who have not attained the age of 18 years being domiciled with a parent or another person having legal custody of such individual or the written permission of such parent or other person.” The change was needed to allow the renovation project, one of the Stellar Community projects, to qualify for C o m m u n i t y Development Block Grants. Funding applications from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires this specific language, Tina Henderson, a grant writer from Mendenhall & Associates, told the Council. The firm is writing the grant for the Eagles project. “From my experience with (the Indiana Department of Transportation) and other federal funding they do not require this, but the Stellar funding associated with the C o m m u n i t y Development Block Grants and HUD funding requires this language in order to proceed with an application,” Henderson told Council. “We are

The Historic Eagles Theatre may be designated a “slum and blight spot” in upcoming weeks pending a Wabash City Council decision. The designation would help qualify for grants. The Paper file photo

ready to move forward with an application on the 31st of January, so the city needs to update.” Another community with which she has worked with failed to update their Fair Housing Ordinance, she said. “They were not able to get their grant agreement until this was updated,” she continued. “I think you’ll see this come into play only with your HUD funded projects. At least that’s been my experience.” Long added, “We’re just dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s so we can meet federal requirements in order to obtain these grant funds.” Council member Bryan Dillon asked about the relationship between the ordinance and the Eagles Theatre. “The Eagles is applying for Stellar funding,” Henderson said. “Stellar funding is through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and their Community D e ve l o p m e n t Program. And then their Community D e ve l o p m e n t Program, that funding through the federal side of things, that

funding comes through HUD. So because the actual federal funding is through HUD, it’s requiring that you update your ordinance. That’s how the circle moves around.” And, Council member Marc Shelley noted, the ordinance “probably needed to be updated anyway.” The council unanimously approved the measure on first reading, then, at Long’s request, suspended the rules and approved it again on second reading. After discussing the Fair Housing measure for nearly 10 minutes, Council spent another 20 to discuss a resolution seeking to declare the Eagles Theatre a slum and blight spot. The measure, again, is needed to help qualify for grants. However, after the discussion, Council tabled the matter until its Jan. 23 meeting. That was done, again at the suggestion of Long, to allow officials at OCRA to review the measure to make sure it is up to its standards. That is because Henderson told Council officials at OCRA had contacted her twice the day of

the meeting to make changes to the measure. The resolution, Long told Council, notes that the Eagles Theatre’s basement, second, third and fourth floors are vacant and about 75 percent of the building “is in a blighted condition due to crack and crumbling facades, water related damage to the interior structure, falling plaster and litter within the structure.” The building also is in need of new electrical and heating and air conditioning work, the measure noted. “This building is on the National Register of Historical places, and the City of Wabash seeks to preserve this building,” the resolution reads. Henderson told Council that OCRA recommended. Another route, she noted, is to seek a low and moderate income designation. Council member Mitch Figert asked why the income route wasn’t pursued, especially since the city had conducted an income survey. “When we first started down the path of sifting through the Eagles Theatre and

meeting HUD’s national objective, we thought the best way to do it was through the community facility program,” Henderson said, noting that to pursue that route, the facility would have to be considered to be a low to moderate income entity. In addition, to go through the community facility program, the Honeywell Foundation would “become a subrecipient,” she continued. “Once you have a subrecipient, then there’s five years of recording you do on the project and it becomes … well, not a nightmare, but each year you have to track and make reports on the building. That is something that Tod (Minnich, Honeywell Foundation executive director) has always said, ‘I want to make sure we’re making best decision moving forward.’” Pursuing the slum and blight declaration, she said, “is going to be the easiest way to apply.” Figert then asked Minnich if the Foundation was comfortable with having the facility being called a slum and blight area, noting

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“a two-sided sword.” “I’d be happy to show you the upper floors,” Minnich replied. “Based on that definition it qualifies.” Council member Eric Schoening asked if Building Commissioner John

Stephens had inspected the building, if there were federal guidelines to determine the percentage of blight condition, or if it was Henderson’s summation. “It’s my summation,” Henderson

said. “The percentages have to be at least 25 percent in order to qualify.” Schoening then asked if someone needs to review the determination. Zimmer man-Irgang later asked if Henderson seeks recommendation from the building commissioner or other individuals. She said she has not, but added, “I’ve been doing this for 17 years. It’s just a rough guestimate of the building. I’d be

more than happy to change or meet with building commissioner to look at the percentage.” Plus, Henderson noted, the designation only is in effect until work at the site is complete. She pointed out that downtown Wabash had a similar designation while the Streetscape program

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was in progress, but is no longer considered a slum or blight spot because work is complete. In addition to considering the measure at its Jan. 23 meeting, Council also will consider an authorizing application submission and local match commitment for the project.

The upper floors and basement of the Historic Eagles Theatre are vacant with 75 percent of the building in a blighted condition due to crumbling facades, water-related damages to the interior structure and falling plaster. The Paper file photo

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The Indiana Historical Society (IHS) granted $50,000 to two Wabash County organizations for “their work upholding the state’s heritage,” according to an IHS press release. The Wabash County Historical Museum and the North Manchester Historical Society will each receive a grant of $50,000 to better assist with the perseveration of locally kept artifacts. The funding is part of the second round of IHS’s Heritage

Support Grants program, which will afford the state organization to award $2.5 million to organizations across Indiana through 2019. Historical Museum Executive Director Mitch Figert told The Paper of Wabash County the awards are very much appreciated. “We are grateful for the support from IHS, which extends well beyond providing grant funds,” Figert said. “Their team with Local History Services have been instrumental in guiding us as we make improvements to the collection, programming and exhibits.” Overall, the funding is great for organizations like those found locally, according to Historical Society President Mary Chrastil. “It’s not that often

that you get grants that go to museums, that especially small museums can be competitive for,” she explained. “The areas (IHS) wants to emphasize were capacity building, collections stewardship, innovation and collaboration. … There aren’t a lot of granting sources that like to do things like this and so we were very happy to be part of this.” At the Wabash museum, the grant will afford the organization to make heating and cooling improvements to better care for the museum’s collections of more than 150,000 items. “This grant will accomplish many critical components of our collections storage and management,” Figert said. “Most noticeably we will be making significant improvements to

our HVAC system to control the temperature and humidity in both our public exhibit space and artifact storage areas to ensure all 30,000 square feet of our facility is safely storing the artifacts we are entrusted with.” Additionally, the museum will be improving the storage conditions and management systems, he continued. In North Manchester, the local historical society will utilize the funds to maintain and exhibit its 29,000-item collection, specifically replacing the building’s florescent lighting with LED lights, according to Chrastil. “Florescent lights are very bad for artifacts as they have ultra violet rays that cause them to deteriorate,” she said. “We realized we needed to

change these about five years ago, but at that time the LED lighting technology was new and very expensive. Since the costs have come down, we were able to, with this grant, make it affordable.” The update comes on the heels of the NMHS’s $225,000 project, which restored the building’s façade to its original 1920s-era condition, but left the organization unable to afford the new lighting costs. The grant, however, made it possible. “It turned out wonderfully, but it really stretched us financially so we wouldn’t have been able to (replace the lighting) for quite a while,” Chrastil said. “It was still a high priority and something we wanted to do, but we wouldn’t have had the funding to do it all at once.”

NM Chamber launches executive director search By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com NORTH MANCHESTER – The North Manchester Chamber of Commerce has launched a search for a new director. The new director will replace the previous executive director, Laura Rager, whose time in the post ended Oct. 18, 2016. The new director will be responsible for developing and leading the Chamber’s membership-related programs and strategies, implement the

Chamber’s goals for serving its members and the community, and excelling in the Chamber’s team-driven, collaborative work environment. The deadline to submit resumes to the Chamber is 5 p.m. Feb. 3. Resumes may be mailed to the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 109 N. Market St., North Manchester, IN 46962, attention Search Committee. Resumes should include a cover letter, work history, professional references, and salary requirements.

Additionally, each interested person should include a 30day plan, a 90-day plan and a 0ne-year plan that outlines what the candidate would hope to accomplish within each given time frame, if offered the Executive Director position. Electronic resume submissions may be sent to mes46982@gmail.com . Interviews for the position are slated to take place between February 13 February 17. The search is being facilitated by the

Chamber’s Search Committee, which is made up of Board Members. The Chamber Board has worked hard to redefine the Executive Director position to meet the specific needs of the organization and looks forward to finding the right person to take on those responsibilities. Rager’s departure was announced Nov. 19 by NM Chamber officials. Anne Myers has filled the executive director’s role as an interim director until a replacement is hired.

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THE ROANN LIONS met on Jan. 4, 2017. The club members and spouses/guests had a dinner meeting at Joe’s Diner in Wabash. In old business President Rick Morris reported that the Lions Club is waiting on Republic Trash Removal service to finish the bins that will be used for recycling aluminum cans for the Roann and Urbana Lions Club.

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3B PROGRAM: BODY, BRAIN, BELIEF will begin the Winter session on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, at the United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd St, N. Manchester. Sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week from 10 -11 a.m. If school is cancelled, no class will be held. It is free of charge. The purpose of the 3B Program is “To enhance the lives of senior adults through education and physical movements

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The bins will be painted and have the Lions Club emblem on them. The bins will be placed at Your Parts Store in Urbana and near the Heeter’s building in Roann. The money collected from the two sites will be divided equally between the two clubs. The Roann collection will go toward the fireworks for July 4. The Lions Club caboose project is still in the planning stage. Donna Harman reported that approximately 25 children came to the Roann library to visit with Santa. It is a nice place for the children to come since Joy Harber the town librarian decorates the library each year with a different theme. The children were given treats of cookies and candy.

A Lions Club membership book will be compiled for all Lions Club members. In new business the Valentine banquet will be the next project for the Lions Club. The banquet will be Feb. 18; with serving time for the meal at 6 p.m.. The Lions would appreciate reservations this year; this will help to know how many they will be serving for the meal. There will also be carry-outs again, so if you would like a meal delivered, or know of someone to add to the deliver list please call, Donna Harman at 765-8335663. A new member was inducted into the Lions Club at the meeting. Troy Wardwell is now a member. He was sponsored by Dewayne Krom. Dave Rogers of

the Converse Lions Club did the induction ceremony. Dewayne and Rick Morris received an award for bringing in at least two new members the last year. Members and guests attending were: Rick Morris, Dave Rogers, Keith Ford, Bill and Marcella Palmer, Phil Dale, Russell and Marie Krom, Vonell and Louella Krom, Don and Carolyn Everest, Roger and Donna Harman, Dan Shoemaker, Mary Shoemaker, and Harold and Bonnie Corn. LIBRARY NEWS: January is Amnesty Month at the library. Patrons are asked to check around their homes for overdue books and movies that are outstanding. No fees will be charged if returned in January. Thank you! Thank

you to all who connected their Kroger Rewards Card to the Roann Public Library in 2016! Every time a valid card is swiped, Kroger donates a portion to the library. Funds raised are used for library programs such as Summer Reading. It costs the customer nothing to participate. Each January, card holders are required to renew their choice for Community Rewards. To sign up to partner with the Roann Library or to renew, please call Kroger at 1-800-576-4377 and ask to have the Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library (organization No.70774) added to the Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards. Have your Plus Card ready when calling. Thanks for your support! THE ROANN

focused on enriching their Body, Brain and spiritual Beliefs as they embrace the full life God intends for each-individually and in healthy congregations.” The 3B program is designed to be done primarily sitting in a chair. The aim is always to increase muscle strength and flexibility while improving balance. The beauty of the program is that it can be adapted to use with individuals in wheelchairs and/or walkers. Angie Briner (260-352-0606) and Judi Brown are the leaders of this program. Contact Angie for more information. THE FIREHOUSE HOSTS NIGHT OF ORIGINAL MUSIC on Saturday, Jan 28 from 7-9 p.m. featuring John Patrick Kennedy. A Contemporary Christian artist, Kennedy will highlight music from his new album,

“Unending Grace.” Other local artists will also perform throughout the evening including Stephen Kennedy and students of Manchester High School. Those interested in performing original music, contact The Firehouse at nmfirehouse@gmail.c om or via Facebook. The Firehouse is located in downtown North Manchester. The concert is free and light refreshments will be provided. Donations accepted. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE AT MU: IF: North Manchester Women’s Conference will be held in the Jo Young Switzer Center at Manchester University from 6:00 – 10:00 pm on Friday, Feb 3rd and from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm on Saturday, Feb 4th. There is a $10 fee to help cover the cost of food (dinner Friday and lunch Saturday). Register online at

ifgathering.com or email ifnorthmanchester@gmail.com or call Nicole at 9826457. Bring a friend or come and meet new friends as we gather together! Hosted by the churches of IF: North Manchester. LOVE & RESPECT MARRIAGE VIDEO CONFERENCE to be held at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St. in N. Manchester on Friday, Feb. 17, 6:45-10:15 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 18, 8:45 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. To register, go to nmfbc.org and follow the links, or go to loveandrespect.com. “The Love She Most Desires-The Respect He Desperately Needs.” A revolutionary, Biblical, and simple message that works in marriage, based on Ephesians 5:33. This marriage conference is for married, divorced, sepa-

rated, dating and single adults who want to improve, strengthen, heal, or prepare for marriage. The cost is $15/person before Feb. 6 (plus $1.29 Eventbrite fee) and $20/person after that (plus $1.39 Eventbrite fee). For further information, contact ron@nmfbc.org or 260982-6457. PARTING SHOTS: “Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage and confidence in the doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt 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

FOOD PANTRY is located at Roann Town Hall and is open on Wednesdays, from 2-4 p.m. It is available to residents in a 7 mile radius of Roann. Donations are gratefully accepted. Donors are asked to please check expiration dates. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to John Lynn, Lee Myers, Troy Baer, Emily Dillon, Julie Coffman, Andrea Schuler, Lauren McWhirt, Linda McBride, Earlene Nordman, Gracie Mae Dale, Ryan Powell, Dale Tillman, Julia Rensberger, J.P. Schuler, Brett Donaldson, and Karen Daniels. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this

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VIEWPOINT Pageant officials thank all involved Dear Editor: Congratulations to Makayla Ridgeway on being named the first runner up in the 2017 ISFA Scholarship Pageant. What a fun weekend we had, to be able to spend time with 21 amazing young women from around the state. Beginning with a meet and greet and dance rehearsal on Friday night to the crowning of the 2017 queen on Saturday night, we went non-stop. But what fun to watch the representative from Wabash County shine on and off the stage. Makayla truly represented Wabash in a way that we have come to expect from our local pageant winners.

Letters to the Editor Congratulations also go to Madison Michalic, representing the Little Italy Festival, on being chosen as queen and she will tour the state this year as an ambassador for the Indiana state Festivals Association. Second runner up was Hannah Walter from the Nappanee Apple Festival, third runner up went to Vanessa Hickman from the Jasper Strassenfest and fourth runner up honors went to the representative from Circus City Festival, Michaela Miller. Our director’s award winner was Hannah Greene from the

Martinsville Fall Foliage. The contestants chose Hunter House from the Linton Freedom Festival as Miss Friendship. Producing a pageant that we are all proud of takes a lot of volunteers. First, I always have to thank Bev Vanderpool. I cannot do this without her. From start to finish, she is right there sharing the workload and the laughs! She knows what I’m talking about! I want to thank the rest of my committee, Brenda Alexander from the Frankton Heritage Festival and Rachel Blankenship our newest

ISFA board member. Ericika McQuinn did an excellent job as our emcee again this year. I am always so proud to say that I am from Wabash for many reasons. Two of those reasons joined the pageant committee this year. Kaytlyn Eberly and Jenna Schmidt, both former Wabash County queens are now official members of the ISFA pageant group. So happy to have both of them working a long side us. Thank you to Marelli’s for providing the beautiful presentations bouquets and to Bill Barrows for doing our opening

dance number shirts. I am so grateful to the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce for allowing me to run my copies at their office. The Paper of Wabash County did an amazing job producing our pageant program. More reasons to be proud to live, work and volunteer in Wabash County. Snips Salon in Indianapolis returned for the eleventh year to do the contestants hair prior to the evening gown portion of the pageant. They are truly artists. We are so grateful that they come and share their time a talent for us each year.

PASTA organizers appreciate support Dear Editor: Mental Health America (MHA) of Wabash County would like to thank those who have and continue to support our organization as we administer the PASTA (Parenting A Second Time Around) Support Group. This group was created one year ago to assist older adults who are raising their grandchildren. The group meets at the YMCA twice a month, every second and fourth Wednesday, from 10 am to Noon. First, we are very appreciative to Area Five on Aging and Community Services who provide a grant to financially support PASTA and its ongoing assistance to older adults. Area Five’s dedication to the

aging adult community is evident in their programs both within and outside of their organization. They have been extremely cooperative in fulfilling PASTA’s financial needs. In addition, we are grateful to the YMCA who provides, free of charge, a meeting room as well as free childcare for group attendees. Their generosity in supporting our community is constant, and their support to the PASTA program is appreciated by all those involved. Wabash Friends Counseling Center provides their guidance and the educational curriculum. Their input has been invaluable. Hope Brown, the Center’s Director and MHA Board

President, recruited Madeline Spring as the PASTA group’s facilitator. Madeline’s expertise and warm personality generates enthusiasm and amity within the group. She does an outstanding job. Group Members are receiving the benefit of not only the education and resource sources, but the assurance that they are not alone with their unique problems and struggles. More older adults are parenting again to a second generation than ever before. It is a rising dilemma across the nation. We hope to continue PASTA and to reach more older adults who can benefit from this special support group. By all accounts, including a recent

Blood drive is called a success Dear Editor: Thank you to all our donors and volunteers who helped with the labors, donate food, or donated blood for our January blood drive. All of you working together help to make it a success. Also, thanks to the North Manchester Church of the Brethren for the use of their facility once again. We collected a total of 73 units, which was above our goal of 59/61 units, so we were very thankful for each donor. We hope that we can increase that number at the next blood drive on March 3, 2017. It will be at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren from noon to 6 p.m. We hope to see you there. Keith Skiles met his goal of 11 gallons. We thank each of our faithful donors that come nearly every time, especially when the weather is so cold.

On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you! - Donna Renicker, North Manchester

evaluation questionnaire to group members, this group has fulfilled a community need and has been well received by participants. It is rewarding to partner with other agencies for the betterment of our community. Working together, we are able to increase the impact of our programs. Feel free to contact Mental Health America at mhawabahco@gmail.com or call 563-4872 if you have further questions about the PASTA Program. (MHA of Wabash County is a Wabash County UF Agency). — Karen Newhouse, MHA Executive Director, and Lana Garber, Board VicePresident and Outreach Chair

This was my 17th year to direct the ISFA Scholarship Pageant and I still love doing it. Just to be able to meet and spend time with so many awesome young women each year is truly a blessing in my life. Working with my committee is a joy. Most of all, being a part of an organization like the Indiana State Festival Association is a privilege. T hank you a g ain t o e ve r yo n e t h a t h a d a par t in the 2017 ISFA Scholarship pageant. Whether a big par t or a small par t, you are very impor tant to the success of the pageant. — C h r i s Benson, I S FA Pa g e a n t D i r e c t o r

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It’s the same thing all over again Dear Editor: As you know all of the people running for mayor the last election told you Wabash had a shortage of jobs and a serious drug problem. Now think back, we have heard the same rhetoric for at least 20 years. What has changed? Nothing. There is an instructor on the Golf Channel that at the end of each program that says, “If you keep doing things the same way you have been doing them, you will get the same results. It seems as if Wabash will still be looking for jobs and fighting drugs unless we do something different.

The Economic Development Group of Wabash County gets paid by the city and the county every year, if they bring in jobs or not. Let’s put them on straight commission or find someone new. On the drug issue, let’s concentrate on meth, cocaine and heroin. There is absolutely no truth that marijuana leads to more serious drug use. Just because you drink two beers a night after work does not mean next week you are going to drink a quart of whiskey every night after work. Something to think about. – Red Hapner, Wabash

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Mississinewa’s “Sunrise Eagle Watch” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 6:45—10:30 a.m. Begin by meeting at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami Recreation Area boat ramp. Participants will caravan to the Miami County bald eagle roost to watch the birds take morning flight. There is a small amount of walking envolved. At 9:30 a.m. enjoy “Breakfast with the Birds” to benefit the Raptor Center, donations are appreciated. There will be “Live Birds of Prey” visiting with diners at the Mississinewa Lake DNR office. Register by calling 260-468-

2127, or contact Teresa Rody at same number for more information about this fantastic event. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Squirrels Are Cool!” will take place Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. Your preschooler will learn about the lives of squirrels, make a craft, and hike to look for a squirrel nest. Pre-school programs are designed for pre-school aged children ages 2—6 and their adults There will be two identical programs held from 10—11:30 a.m. and 12:30—2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Please register by calling 260468-2127. Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The featured speakers will be John and Boo Salb on Monday, Feb. 6. John and Boo are avid winter campers. They will be sharing some of their experi-

ences and showing some equipment needed for cold weather tent camping. 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 360-468-2127. Mark the calendar for Salamonie’s “Eagle Watch Field Trip” on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. for both dates. Participants will meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center for a short program about eagles, then drive to some well known spots to view bald eagles. This program will be indoors and out and can involve a very small amount of walking. Adjustments may be made for handicapped visitors. Participants will end up at the roost site in Miami County to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night. Participants can register by calling 260468-2127. There are no fees, but Friends of Upper Wabash

Interpretive Services will have hotdogs and hot drinks available for a free-will donation. All proceeds benefit the Raptor Center at Salamonie Lake. Contact Teresa Rody at 260-468-2127 for more information on this great annual event. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday—Friday from 8—11:30 a.m. and 1:30—3:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

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JANUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Lynette Good, Jan. 8; Carole Kessinger, Jan. 11; Dawn Howell, Jan. 13; Lisa Herring, Jan. 14. Happy Birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY to: Steve and Diane Turner, Jan. 2; Terry and Toni Schaaf. A big congratulations go out to them! ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH WILL HAVE NO MASS during the months of January and February of 2017. This is due to the cost of heating the church in such periods of cold weather. Mass at the historic St. Patrick’s Church will begin again Sunday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, you can contact Janet Poole at 260-5631008. THE LORD’S

TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House is now open and has its first residents! Donations of can foods, toiletry products, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1—5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-5717686 for more information. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their min-

istry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “In every situation in life and any sporting contest, there is one overriding fact: you are you. So know yourself. Work with what you have. Be moral, be ethical, work hard, and don’t pay too much attention to the critics. Winners look like winners. Exude a confident image, even if you don’t feel confident. Using tennis as an example, never let your opponent think you have given up no matter what the score is, fight to the end. As in life as on the tennis court, things can change in an instant, so stay positive.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week and fantastic holiday season! PLEASE EMAIL NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

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OBITUARIES

Marcia Wolfrum, 83 Worked at Wabash County Hospital Oct. 8, 1933 – Jan. 14, 2017

Marcia Joyce Wolfrum, 83, of rural LaFontaine, Indiana, died at 8:25 pm, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 8, 1933, in Laketon, to Charles and Adelia “Dee” (Moore) Shaffer. Marcia was a 1951 graduate of Laketon High School, and also attended Manchester College. She married Barnette “Barney” Wolfrum in Laketon, on Jan. 10, 1953. She worked in admitting at the Wabash County Hospital, retiring after 35 years. Marcia was a member of the Wabash Friends Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Barney Wolfrum of LaFontaine; three children, Doug Wolfrum of Indianapolis, Jane (Steve) Rogers of Wabash, and Joyce (Greg) Marsh of Converse;five grandchildren, Cory (Laura) Rogers of Pendleton, Chris (Stephanie) Rogers of Fortville, Chelsea Rogers of Wabash, Nate (Whitney) Marsh of Kokomo, and Devin Marsh of Converse; four great-grandchildren, Carmen Marsh of Converse, Croix Marsh of Kokomo, Connor Rogers of Pendleton, and Andrea Rogers of Fortville. She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Kathy Sue Wolfrum and Janet Lynn Wolfrum, brother, Charles Shaffer, Jr., and her sister, Iona Poston. There will be no services. Inurnment will be in the Friends Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Parkview Wabash Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice. The memorial guest book for Marcia may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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January 18, 2017

Daniel E. Gill, 74 Enjoyed fishing July 8, 1942 – Jan. 14, 2017

Daniel E. Gill, 74, of Wabash, died at 1:37 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 in the house that he was born in. He was born July 8, 1942 in Wabash, to Raymond and Wanda (Gatchel) Gill. Daniel married Bonita Graft on Jan. 6, 1961, in Wabash. He worked for Wabash City Schools, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Wabash Chapel Church of God. Daniel enjoyed bluegill fishing, hunting, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his dog, Emma Jean. He is survived by his wife, Bonita Gill of Wabash, three children, David (Shirley) Gill, Lenee (Bryan) Easterday, and Sabrina Gill all of Wabash, ten grandchildren, Tia (Jamie) Wagner, Amy (Sam) Long, Bryan Easterday, Jr., David (Jessica) Gill, Jr., Carol Easterday, Dani (Heather) Gill, Kayla Gill, Cameron Gill, Jessa (Burl) Crace, and Michael Gill, 18 great-grandchildren, Noah (Kierstin) Wagner, Jayme Wagner, Blaine Wagner, Aiden Wagner, Greyson Wagner, Kane Long, Khloe Long, Taleia Easterday, Braydon Gill, Matti Spriggs, JayLynn Spriggs, Layla Spriggs, Renley Gill, Karstyn Tharp, Penelope Gill, Trae’den Gill, James Crace, and Owen Crace, three sisters-in-law, Bethene Gill of Wabash, Rustee (Denny) Shoffner of Russiaville, Indiana, and Carol (Jay) Outcelt of Warsaw, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Raymond Gill, Jr. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at Wabash Chapel Church of God, 1463 Middle St., Wabash, Indiana with the Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Preferred memorial is the family of Daniel Gill. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Daniel may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Betty Jane Harper, 96 Served on LaFontaine library board July 21, 1920 – Jan. 14, 2016

Betty Jane (Hoke) Harper, 96, was called home by her Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, Jan. 14. She was born July 21, 1920, in Onarga, Ill., to Ruth Lenore (Spear) and Fred Grant Hoke. Betty Jane moved to Indiana when she was 3 and graduated from LaFontaine High School, LaFontaine, in 1938. On Jan. 10, 1942, she married her high school sweetheart, Howard E. Harper. They enjoyed 38 years together before he died June 28, 1980. Prior to her marriage Betty Jane was a Bell Telephone Operator in Marion. Later she was a bookkeeper for Harper Building Contractors, her husband’s business. She served on the board of Troyer Memorial Library in LaFontaine and worked as an assistant librarian. Betty Jane was an avid bowler and was presented a silver bracelet when she bowled a perfect 300 game. She enjoyed reading, traveling, collecting dolls, decorating, cooking, and entertaining in her home. Her greatest joy was her family. She lived in LaFontaine, for 89 years and has been a resident of Berkeley Square Retirement Community in Hamilton, Ohio, for the last four years. Betty Jane has been a member of LaFontaine Christian Church since 1930 and is a member of Hamilton-Fairfield Newcomers & Neighbors Club. Formerly she belonged to Rebekahs, LaFontaine Study Club and Women’s Department Club of Marion. Betty Jane is survived by three daughters, Carole (Paul) Laycock, Fairfield, OH; Jane (Merlin) Ridgeway, LaFontaine, Lisa Welch, Leo, and a niece, Roxie (Dale) Spaulding, Shell Lake, Wis. Her surviving family also includes seven grandchildren: Cindi (Jim) Weaver, Fairfield, Ohio; Brian (Tracy) Laycock, Fairfield, Ohio; Jeff (Kellie) Ridgeway, LaFontaine; Jeni (Bob) Mullett, Lafayette; Justin Ridgeway, LaFontaine; Caitlin Welch, Indianapolis; and Caleb Welch, Leo. She has 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brother Clyde E. Hoke; son-in-law Todd Welch; and great grandchild, Marc Douglas Laycock. A celebration of life and comfort will be held at LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine, on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service for visitation. Burial will be at the IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be designated to LaFontaine Christian Church. Condolences can be sent to avancefuneralhome.com

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Philip D. Lander, 94 Founded housing addition

Philip Donald Lander, 94, of LaFontaine, passed away peacefully on Jan. 10, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Eldorado, Kansas, prior to the depression, to the late William and Edna (Myers) Lander. The family later moved to Stark City, Mo. He graduate valedictorian in 1940 from Midway High School, and attended Joplin Junior College. Over the next five years, he moved to Texas with his brother Harold, where they worked in the oil fields, worked as a welder in the shipyards in Baltimore, Md., and then with the Civil Service in Canada and later worked in shipyards in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. In 1945, when his parents relocated to the Van Buren area, he worked in the machine shop at Grissom Air Force Base, continuing his civil service. Later he worked for five years with his father and brother Harold drilling wells and installing water systems. In 1950, he met and married Sarah Fuqua, she survives. In 1958, they bought 11 acres on Harreld Road, Marion, where they founded a housing addition on Willow Drive, known as Landale Addition. In 1975, Phil and Sarah bought a small farm near Treaty. In 1982, they moved to a farm east of LaFontaine, where they retired. He worked in maintenance at the Kroger Milk Plant from 1950 until the company sold out in 1974, when he then started working at General Motors Marion Plant, in the powerhouse, until he retired in 1984. He was devoted to and loved his family. Enjoyed gospel music, fishing and did considerable property construction. He was also a 60 year member of the Van Buren Masonic Lodge, and a long time member of the Treaty Church of Christ. Other survivors include, daughters-Sharon (Myron) Peterson, LaFontaine and Judith (Robert) Horner, Marion; three grandchildren, Rebecca (Vincent) Faulstich, Kimberly (David) Dempsey, and Philip Peterson; five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Edna Lander, brother Harold Lander, and daughter Mary Frances Lander. Visitation and services were Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home 201 W. Main St., Van Buren. A Masonic service also took place Friday. The Rev. Joseph Shaver will be officiating and burial will take place in the Van Buren Masonic Cemetery. In honor of Philip’s life friends are encouraged to make a memorial donation to Kindred Hospice, 1476 W. 18th St., Rochester, IN 46975. The family would like to thank them for all the kind help and assistance they provided in this difficult time. Online condolences to the family may be made at http://www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

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Emma Schlemmer, 97

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Eastern Star member Aug. 24, 1919-Jan.12, 2017

Emma Clare Schlemmer, 97, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana, died at 11:35 pm, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, at her home. She was born Aug. 24, 1919 in Kokomo, to Eli and Emma (Dean) Yager. Emma was a 1936 graduate of Chippewa High School and a graduate of Manchester College. She married Elton David Schlemmer in Wabash on Oct. 11, 1940; he died Jan. 21, 2001. She taught in Roann, Chippewa, and Lagro Schools, retiring after 27 years. Emma was a member of the Wabash Christian Church for more than 80 years. She was also a 50-year member of the Eastern Star, and a former member of the Retired Teachers Association. She is survived by her three daughters, Jackie Schlemmer of Richmond, Calif., Jane (Edward) Schopfer of Fort Collins, Colo., and Joyce (Baxter) Lee of Claypool; nine grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, her daughter Jody Kirby, brother Albert Yager, and her two sisters, Anna Dean Karns, and Ida Mae Petro. Friends may call from 2-4pm Monday, Jan 16, 2017, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be no service. Preferred memorial is Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 334 Enterprise Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580. The memorial guest book for Emma may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Harold McCleese, 77 Enjoyed “Gunsmoke” April 20, 1939 – Jan. 13, 1977

Harold McCleese, 77, of Wabash, died at 11:25 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13, 2017 at his home. He was born April 20, 1939 in Vanceburg, Ky., to Russell and Margaret (Sparks) McCleese. Harold married Lora Lee Dials on Oct. 22, 1994, in Wabash. He was a member of Christian Heritage Church, in Wabash. He loved watching “Gunsmoke,” and Christian channels. Harold enjoyed going out to eat and was a wonderful cook. He especially loved his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Lora Lee McCleese of Wabash; two daughters, Theresa (D.J.) Callahan of Hazard, Ky, and Christina (Nate) Lawyer of Hixson, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Charlene Griffin of Mishawaka, Anthony Griffin of Roann, Kayla Wicker and Conner Wicker both of Hazard, Cody Lawyer of Hixson, and Christopher Lawyer of Fort Wayne, two brothers, Clayton McCleese of Warsaw, and Marty (Nancy) McCleese of Morehead, Ky; five sisters, Irene McCleese of Morehead, Helen (Roger) Wood of Peebles, Ohio, Freda (Gary) Plank of Vanceburg, Ruth McCleese of Versailles, Ky., and Linda McCleese of Erlanger, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Hobert McCleese, Billy Joe McCleese, and William McCleese. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9-11 a.m., Tuesday at the church. Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church. The memorial guest book for Harold may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Genna Garcia-Hiatt, 35 WHS graduate

Genna M. Garcia-Hiatt, 35, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017. She was born to Danny Wilcox of Wabash, and Billie Jo Wilcox of Wabash. Genna was a Wabash High School graduate of 2000. She married Robert Hiatt on Nov. 14, 2013, he survives. She was a homemaker to her family. Along with her parents and husband Genna is survived by a son, Jacub Garcia; daughters, Jasmin Garcia, and Audrey Hiatt; stepson, Austin Hiatt all of Wabash; maternal grandparents, Peggy Fraley of Wabash; brother, Josie Wilcox of Wabash; sister, Keisha Wilcox of Wabash. Visitation and funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash. Preferred memorials are directed to her children. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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Mariette E. Barker, 78

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Worked at Arthur Murray Dance Studio

U.S. Marine veteran March 28, 1942 – Jan. 12, 2017

Dec. 28, 1938 – Jan. 12, 2017 Mariette E. Barker, 78, North Manchester, died at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Alkmaar, The Netherlands to Herman & Eugine (VanBerkholm) Dirker. On Dec. 31, 1977, she married Paul Barker.

He died May 27, 1993. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother, and seven grandchildren. Family and friends may call Jan. 21, 2017 from noon-1 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Wabash. Memorial service will be Jan. 21, 2017, at 1 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, Wabash. Burial will be in Convoy IOOF Cemetery, Convoy, Ohio, at a later date. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Donald Wintrode, 76

Joseph George Deal, 74, North Manchester, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born March 28, 1942, the son of Ray and Marietta (Bruch) Deal. He first married Penny M. Speicher on November 4, 1969. She passed away on March 11, 1999. He then married Penny J. French on Dec. 24, 1999. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Viewing will be Monday, Jan. 16, from 2–8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. The funeral will be on Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 10:30 a.m.at the First Brethren Church, North Manchester with viewing one hour prior to the service.

Donald L. Wintrode, 76, of Wabash, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, at Bickford Cottage. Services are pending at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 6 At 9:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Julia M. Lengel, 52, Wabash, was traveling east on Dora Road when a deer enetered the roadway and was struck.

Jan. 7 At 6:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brian D. Monroe, 45, Akron, was backing out of a parking space on North Spring Street in Laketon when he struck with a parked vehicle. At 12:11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Martin J. Duffey, 80, Wabash, was traveling north on SR 15 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Vanessa Sanchez, 23, Upland.

Jan. 9 At 4:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by David N. Nelson II, 26, Bunker Hill, was traveling east on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 4:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shelley A. Boyd, 51, North Manchester, was traveling westbound on CR 900 North when she ran off the edge of the roadway, overcorrected and lost control of the vehicle. She finally came to rest in a field after striking a fence.

Jan. 10 At 8:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Toni Rodriquez, 23, North Manchester, was southbound on CR 180 East at a speed too fast for icy roadway surface conditions, began to slide, spun, left the roadway and collided with a cement post. At 7:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Corey A. Hylton, 37, Logansport, was

southbound on SR 15 when he observed a tree in the roadway and was unable to avoid a collision. He then lost control of the vehicle, crossed into the northbound lane of travel, exited the roadway and came to rest in a field. Jan. 11 At 2:29 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jeffrey D. McDowell, 45, Roann, was northbound on CR 700 West when a group of deer entered the roadway and one was struck. Citations Jan. 4 Noah B. Puckett, 19, Fort Wayne, driving too slow. Jan. 6 Jose L. Garcia, 18, Sweetser, following too close. Jan. 7 James D. Boone, 20, Elkhart, driving left of center. Brett A. Davis, 26, Van Buren, speeding. Jan. 8 Matthew R. Brown, 27, Wabash, expired registration. Ryan M. Loehmer, 27, Culver, disregarding automatic signal. Bookings James A. Rose, 26, Wabash, two counts misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Rachael R. Middleton, 20, Fort Wayne, misdemeanor failure to appear on fines and fees. Sandra K. Miller, 33, North Manchester, misdemeanor operating while never licensed. Phillip M. Maxwell, 26, Macy, petition to revoke probation on possession of marijuana charge. Brenden E. Cahill,

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20, Converse, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on minor possession or consumption. Nicholas A. Booher, 27, Warren, felony petition to revoke probation on unlawful possession of a syringe. Michael R. Earhart, 39, Wabash, failure to appear on failure to pay child support. Ashley N. Hopkins, 31, North Manchester, misdemeanor contempt and none payment of child support. Cody A. Harlan, 28, North Manchester, felony dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance of at least five grams and less than 10 grams. Juan Ramirez, 47, Akron, battery resulting in bodily injury. Rhonda F. Luttrell, 49, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond on dealing schedule I, II or III controlled substance and habitual substance offender charges. Derrick L. Fields, 34, Wabash, bond revoked on misdemeanor invasion of privacy and misdemeanor domestic battery. Jessica M. Lambert, 26, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke bond. James F. Bradford, 26, Marion, revocation of probation on possession of marijuana charge. Nicole Y. Shepherd, 29, Wabash, court order child in need of services. David A. Tooley, 20, Wabash, misdemeanor probation violation on minor consuming charge.

Wabash Police Department Accidents Jan. 9 At 5:51 p.m., a vehicle driven by Valerie M. Eiler, 32, Wabash, was eastbound on LaFontaine Avenue when a group of deer entered the roadway and one was struck. Jan. 11 At 7 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kayla A. Knight, 21, Wabash, was northbound on Cass Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Anthony E. Rice, 50, Avon. At 10:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jason M. Faust, 43, LaFontaine, was southbound on Wabash Street when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations Jan. 8 Andrew W. McAllister, 26, Wabash, expired plate. Christina M. Beauregard, 28, Westland, Mich., speeding. Cody A. Smith, 21, Wabash, expired plate. Jan. 10 Nicholes C. Douglass, 30, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Jan. 11 Kyle C. Turley, 37, Wabash, false and fictitious registration.

North Manchester Accidents Jan. 12 At 3:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Evan R. Schenklel, 32, Andrews, collided on Maple Court with a vehicle driven by James J. Norman, 87, North Manchester. Citations Jan. 10 Faith A. Miller, 42, North Manchester,

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Peru woman arrested on multiple warrants By The Paper staff KOKOMO – Recently, a criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Rozzi resulted in the arrest of Kari Cannon, 36, 2918 South Hilltop. Apartment 2, Peru. Cannon was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face criminal charges for obliteration of identifying marks on a handgun, neglect of a dependent, maintaining a common nuisance, and dealing marijuana. The criminal charges against Cannon stem from an investigation conducted by Rozzi in October 2016. On Oct. 24, 2016, Rozzi went to Cannon’s Miami County apartment to arrest her on a Cass Superior Court II

warrant alleging charges for fraud on a financial institution and identity deception. While serving the warrant, a search of Cannon’s apartment revealed approximately a pound of marijuana and a loaded AK-47 assault rifle. The rifle allegedly had the serial number removed and had been modified with a pistol style grip. Cannon’s 15 yearold daughter, 2-yearold son, and 1-monthold grandson were in the apartment. The children were released into the care of their father. Rozzi incarcerated Cannon, in the Cass County Jail, on the original charges from the Cass Superior Court II arrest warrant. He then presented probable cause to the Miami County prosecutor’s office to

obtain an arrest warrant, for Cannon, for obliteration of identifying marks on a handgun, neglect of a dependent, maintaining a common nuisance, and dealing marijuana. A Miami Superior Court II arrest warrant was issued for Cannon. She bonded out of the Cass County Jail before it could be served. Wednesday afternoon, Trooper Chuck Meyer and Trooper Andrew Smith tracked Cannon down at a Kokomo hotel. She was arrested on the Miami Superior Court II warrant and incarcerated in the Miami County Jail. Further investigation revealed Cannon had additional active arrest warrants issued from Marion and Cass counties.

Crime of the Week The Wabash Police Department is investigating an early morning burglary of A to Z Tobacco, located at 1150 N. Cass St., Wabash. The burglary occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 27, 2016. Taken in the burglary was an assortment of cigarettes, business checks, coins, and merchandise. If you have knowledge about this crime, Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you. You could receive up to a $1000 reward if you have information that speeding. Cases Jan. 9 At 3:18 p.m., drug report taken in the 600 block of College Avenue. Jan. 11 At 11:18 p.m., criminal mischief report taken in the 700 block of North Wayne Street. Fire Jan. 10 At 9:44 a.m., 500 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist. At 11:03 a.m., 200

would lead to an arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information on other felony crimes not featured as Crime of the Week, and on the cap-

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Jan. 11 At 9:13 a.m., 500 block of Hawthorn Trail for medical assist. Jan. 12 At 4:30 a.m., 300 block of East 2nd Street for an alarm. At 5:51 p.m., 1200 block of SR 114 West for vehicle fire. Jan. 13 At 2:04 p.m., 100 block of East Main Street for medical assist.

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Melissa K. Eltzroth to Kyle P. and Shelby T. McLaughlin, warranty deed. BMO Harris Bank N.A. to Dustin J. Stayer, warranty deed. Jeffrey E. and Hollie Felgar to Stacey E. and Joelle H. Clark, warranty deed. Kelly A. Gretschmann to Todd Murphy, quitclaim deed. Todd Murphy to Todd Murphy and Kelly A. Gretschmann, quitclaim deed. Gladys H. and Joshua T. Nelson to Brenda Day, quitclaim deed. Brenda Day to Rita

Carlson, Gladys H. Nelson Irrevocable Trust and Gladys H. Nelson Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed. Ventures Trust 2013 I.H.R. and MCM Capital Partners LLC to Jess A. Norris, warranty deed. Timothy L. and Jeffrey B. Ravenscroft to Mykolaj J. and Kristen E. Petruniw, warranty deed. Gatlon and Victoria Burton to Shane and Gina Dale, quitclaim deed. Jack A. and Angela L. DeLauter to Grant R. and Dawn L. Kelley, warranty deed. Tracy L. Estep to McKinley Family Rentals LLC, warranty deed.

Michael R. Lehman and David L. Wagoner II, warranty deed. Rex E. Grossman, Rodney B. Grossman, Ida M. Grossman and William N. Grossman to Sheila M. and Rex E. Grossman, personal representation deed. Gary L. Dawson, Clyde W. Dawson and Erma L. Dawson to Philip R. and Shelly Boone, warranty deed. Anita K. Eads to Wabash River Trail Inc., quitclaim deed. E. Gaye Eilts, Theodore B. Eilts, Timothy E. Eilts and Laurie J. Eilts to Wabash River Trial Inc., warranty deed.

The Wabash Police announced that the 2016 holiday travel enforcement period is over. Sgt. Chad Galligan

said that during the 24-day increased enforcement 15 tickets were written, two criminal arrests, and two operating while intoxicated arrests were made. This

increased enforcement is funded by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute with over 250 participating Indiana Law Enforcement agencies.

Permits The following permits were issued by the Wabash City Plan Commission: Autumn Ridge, interior remodel. Metal Source, sign. Angela Miller, remodel fire damage. C h a p m a n s Brewing, remodel. Autumn Ridge, remodel third floor.

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Sheriff’s Department releases December statistics By The Paper staff Sheriff Bob Land has released the December 2016 statistics for the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department. In December, the department had: Traffic Citations (Includes Operation Pull-Over) 30 Traffic Warnings (Includes Operation Pull-Over) 70 DUI Arrests 5 Other Alcohol Related Arrests 1 Total Individuals Arrested 20 Total Felony Counts 5 Total Misdemeanor Counts 26 Total Drug Arrests 7 Total Felony Counts 1 Total Misdemeanor Counts 9 Total Criminal Cases Worked 43 Total Crashes Worked 85 Total Number of Transports 80 Total Number of Civil Process Papers Served 336 Total Number of Warrants Served 25 Total Number of Public Appearances 12 Total Number of Calls for Service 781

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WELCOME FAMILY DOLLAR to LaFontaine. Ribbon cutting was held on Sat. 7 at 9 a.m. Many town residents were present along with representatives from LaFontaine Town Board, LaFontaine/Liberty Fire Department, Family Dollar management, and Keith Gillenwater President/CEO Economic Development Group of Wabash County. The store manager is Maria Bowland, co-assistant managers are Kim Kumler and Matt Deboy, and District Manager Pat Browning. LaFontaine residents are very glad to have Family Dollar here. We give thanks to Janet Pattee for her hard work on seeing this through. The residents are so glad and thankful to have Subway, Circle K and now Family Dollar. It would be so nice to see a small restaurant to be open for coffee and lunch. Also, a car wash as that would be a lot of help to the town. LIBERTY BELLS will meet at Bob Evans at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday,

Feb. 7. THE LAFONTAINE FESTIVAL needs help. Officials recently conducted a survey on Facebook for resients to help let organizers know what events they liked and disliked, and what they would like to see at this year’s and future LaFontaine “Ashland D a y ’ s ” Festival. However, they do not want this to be a Facebook only survey. They want everybody’s voice when it comes to this community event. Surveys are now at the LaFontaine Town Hall for anyone who hasn’t taken the survey on Facebook and want their opinion to count. Just go to the town hall, fill out the survey, and then give them to the town clerk. These surveys will be out until February 19th. F I R S T LAFONTAINE “ASHLAND DAYS” FESTIVAL meeting for festival 2017 will be on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. in the Lion’s Meeting Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. ITEMS FOR LaFontaine United Methodist Food Pantry Needs: macaroni and cheese, canned ravioli, tuna, chicken, Spam, Hamburger Helper, Tuna helper, Chicken Helper, taco shells, pork and beans, corn green beans, tomato soup chicken noodle soup, ramen noodle soup (no shimp), fruit cocktail peaches, pears, applesauce, peanut butter, jelly,

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URBANA LIONS CLUB held their first meeting in 2017 on Jan. 9 with Lion President Denny Craft in charge of the business meeting. On Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. the Lions Club will meet at the Urbana Community Building when PDG Marty Juel will be speaking to members about all of the projects LCIF (Lions Club International Foundation) does to help people around the world. Feb. 22 the Urbana Lions Club will be hosting a Euchre party. Details will be announced later but save the date for an evening of fun playing cards, food, and fellowship. SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 21 - 4th and 5th Robotics competition at Stony Creek Elementary school in

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Noblesville. Jan. 24 eLearning day for 3rd quarter. Jan. 26 - Fourth grade goes to Shrine Circus. Jan. 31 - Fourth grade NAEP test day. Feb. 6 - School in session as a make up day for the closing on Dec. 12. OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. For students ages 13 to 17 who are looking for a memorable summer experience, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has a volunteer program. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Stop in the Northfield Guidance office for more information. TREE OF CARING for the Wabash County Cancer Society will hold their opening ceremony on Sun., Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Wabash County Court House. This is the Wabash County Cancer Society’s 6th annual event that gives people an opportunity to remember victims and survivors of cancer while helping the Cancer Society help local individuals and families who are fighting cancer. Memorial checks can be made out to the Wabash County Cancer Society with “Tree of Caring” in the memo line and mailed to

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Friends, memories results of Michel’s State Fair experience By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

Despite not placing, 2016 Wabash County Fair Queen Jordan Michel’s time at the Indiana State Fair queen pageant left her with good memories and new friends. Michel, a class of 2016 Manchester Jr.Sr. High School graduate, competed in the pageant Jan. 7-8 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. “Unfortunately I didn’t place, but I did my best to represent the county well and that’s all I could’ve asked for,” Michel said. According to Queen Committee Chair Julie Echard, while Michel did not place her best was good enough for the county.

“She represented Wabash County very well, and we were proud to have her as a re presentative,” Echard said. Michel’s journey to the state pageant began in July when she was crowned the 2016 Wabash County 4-H Fiar Queen. It continued Friday, Jan. 6 with a trip down to Indianapolis and checking in for the pageant, which began Saturday. “It was very busy from the second I go there. Every minute was spent practicing staging, prepping for the pageant by doing our hair and makeup, or fitting in what little sleep we could,” Michel said. She competed in four areas: an interview, professional

wear, formalwear and a one-minute prepared speech. “The speeches were intimidating, as it was the first year for it to be a portion of the contest,” Michel said. “I am definitely more of an impromptu speaker, so know I had to prepare and memorize a speech that was under 60 seconds was nervewracking.” Her speech topic was “Why I selected Agribusiness as a major,” reflecting her current course of study at Purdue University. While she did not place at the state competition, Michel will still be involved in next year’s county pageant. Echard said that

and pass down her crown to the 2017 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen. Michel also hopes to work with next year’s contestants to help prepare them for the pageant. “I’ll be encouraging girls to compete in

this year’s 4-H queen contest, which any 4H member meeting the age criteria can do online,” she said. “This summer will be filled with prepping the participants through meetings and workshops before the contest.”

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The Firehouse to host Kennedy Brothers concert By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — A free concert will take place at The Firehouse on from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan 28. The original music of John Patrick and Stephen Kennedy will be featured. Doors open at 6 p.m. and refreshments will be available. Donations to The Firehouse or

for food are welcomed. John Patrick Kennedy, a Contemporary Christian artist and owner of JPK Music, has been performing music in some fashion most of his life. His gifts and skills have been developed over the years through training and experience as a worship leader, musician

and songwriter. “My full focus is on my original music which God has called me to share – to help touch lives and spread God’s word through my songs,” he said. Selections from his current album, “Unending Grace,” will be featured along with original music by Stephen Kennedy. Merchandise will be available throughout

the night. Located at 108 W. Main St. in North Manchester, The Firehouse is a venue for local and independent musicians to perform as well as a venue for community theatre productions to be held. Live concerts are free and for all ages. Meetings and special events may also take place there. Contact J.P.

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Celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service on Jan. 16 by signing up to volunteer at an Indiana State Park in 2017. From maintaining trails to entering computer data to helping in the nature centers, Hoosiers can help state park properties by donating their time and talent. “Volunteering gives you a great sense of accomplishment,” said

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Wabash seemed to take control of their game with the Manchester Squires with a second quarter 15-0 run to take a 25-12 lead with 2:48 left in the first half. The Apaches never trailed after that, but the Squires didn’t make it easy in the fourth quarter. The Squires hit five 3pointers in the final nine minutes and got it as close as five points with 2:10 left, but Wabash held off Manchester to get the 6154 Three Rivers Conference win. Manchester had trouble all night with the inside game of Wabash, especially Austin Vinopal who scored 23 points to lead the Apaches. “Our game plan every night is to get the ball inside,” Wabash coach Paul Wright said. “Austin played a great game and had great feeds from the guards” “We did a poor job inside,” Manchester coach Mark Underwood said. “Vinopal just outmuscled us in there. We didn’t have an answer for him.”

Vinopal scored the first two baskets of the game inside, while a jumper from Trenton Daughtry gave the Apaches a 6-0 lead with 5:02 left in the first quarter. During those first three minutes, the Squires were called for four traveling calls. But Manchester got in the game with a fast-break when Koehl Fluke got a steal and hit Mason Hamby for a lay-up, followed by inside basket from Adam Byers, who was also fouled on the play. Byers missed the free throw, but the Squires got the offensive rebound, and Fluke scored to tie things up at 6-6. Wabash took a 10-9 lead into the second quarter, but Manchester’s David McAtee hit a 3-pointer a minute in to give the Squires a 12-10 lead. But that would be the last lead the Manchester would enjoy. Wabash scored the next 15 points over a three minute stretch to lead 25-12 with seven points from Vinopal and four from Luke

Wabash's Luke Mattern runs beats (l-r) Koehl Fluke, Mason Hamby, and Adam Byers to a rebound Friday night. Photo by Eric Christiansen Mattern. The Apaches held their biggest lead at 3921 midway though the third quarter with a 100 run with a 3-pointer from Matter n, a free throw and a basket from Kaleb Kelsheimer, a basket from Logan Vander Velden, and another basket from Daughtry. Manchester didn’t go away, however, cutting it to 43-29, ending the third quarter with 3-

pointers from Brayden Casper and Fluke. Wabash maintained a 53-40 lead with 3:40 left, but Casper hit another 3-pointer, followed by a basket from Kamdyn Lester to make it 53-43. Matter n answered with a basket with 3:26 left to make it a doubledigit lead at 55-45, but a basket from Hamby and a 3-pointer from Fluke made it a two-possession game at 55-50 with 2:10 left.

But the Apaches were able to hold off the Squires for the 61-54 win. “The guys didn’t give up, and that says a lot about their character, but at t he same t i m e, we d i d n’ t p l ay well enough tonight ,” Underwood said. “We f i n a l ly s t a r t e d b e i n g a g g r e s s ive in the fourth quarter a g a i n s t t h e i r z o n e, but we g ot buried t oo dee p.”

“I knew they would make a r un,” Wright said about the Squires. “Some of our guys were kind of losing it and getting tired, and I’ ll take some of the bl ame on t h a t . B u t i t wo rk e d out for us. We did a g o o d j o b o f d r iv i n g t h e ball and getting inside shots. This was a good win for us.” Along with Vinopal’s 23 continued on Page 19

Wabash girls survive low-scoring contest By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com Wabash and Manchester made a memory Saturday night. The Wabash County and Three Rivers Conference rivals struggled to put points on the scoreboard as the two teams combined for 32 points with the Apaches scoring the final four points of the game over a four minute stretch to top the Squires 19-13. “We just put offensive basketball back 40 years,” Wabash coach Matt Stone jokingly said after the game. Manchester coach Jake Everett added, “We just weren’t able to put the ball in the basket. It’s just as plain and simple as that.”

Manchester’s Emma West was the first to find the basket with a drive at the 4:12 mark of the first quarter. She followed that up with another drive two minutes later for a 4-0 lead with 2:10 left in the quarter. Bailey Yoakum got Wabash on the board with a drive of her own with 1:03 left to end the first quarter with Manchester leading 4-2. Wabash took the lead when Jaycee Parrett scored with 5:50 left in the second quarter, and Yoakum scored on a fastbreak with 2:05 left. West got a steal and layup with one second left to tie it up at 6-6 at halftime. “Both teams played good defense,” Stone said. “We tried to get a feel of

where our offense was going to come from, because our defense was set,” Everett said. “We had a good effort with the 2-3 zone we set up specifically for Wabash, and the girls executed it with just two days of practice. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to hit shots.” Yoakum gave Wabash the lead with a 19-footer two minutes into the second half, and a 3-pointer from Parrett made it 11-6 with 5:15 left in the third quarter. Cierra Carter scored on an assist from Rae Bedke to cut it to 11-8, but Parrett scored with 2:59 left in the third for a 13-8 Wabash lead. Manchester found a litcontinued on Page 19

Wabash and Manchester players battle for a rebound during the finals of the Wabash County Girls Basketball Tourney in late December. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Girls basketball pairings released the festivities at Manchester a boys/girls doubleheader. Saturday’s games are the recipLeading into another week of rocal contest on the high school basketball, girl’s side. Tipp Valley the girl’s sectional draw will be at Southwood, was held on Sunday Whitko at Northfield evening. and Wabash travels to The 2A Sectional will North Miami. be at Northfield. On The Wabash WebTV Tuesday Jan. 31, Lewis Friday night games Cass plays Oak Hill at 7 highlight the pm. On Wednesday Feb. Rochester/Manchester 1, the 6 p.m. game is boys/girls games. Join Wabash vs Manchester us beginning just followed by Northfield before 6:15pm. vs Rochester. The Wabash WebTV Southwood drew the BILL BARROWS broadcast team will bye. They play the 6pm provide you with a type game on Friday February 3rd vs the Cass/Oak Hill of media that has become the wave winner. Game 2 that night will pit of the future and we love doing it the two Wednesday winners for you and will try to refine the against each other. The champi- broadcasts to continually upgrade onship game will be Saturday the and make it top notch. Speaking 4th at 7:30pm. WebTV will broad- for our commentators, Rick cast all of the Wabash County Harness, Jim Landrum, Tim Harness, Chandler Jones and school’s games. This week we have a full sched- yours truly as well as our tech and ule. Tuesday the Sourthwood girls support staff, Steven Weir, David travel to Maconaquah, the Lady Fenker and Julie Schnepp, thanks Squires will be at Blackhawk for tuning in! Join Wabash WebTV for exciting Christian and the Wabash Boys host Mississinewa. On Wednesday action of Indiana High School athevening the Lady Apaches travel to letics. The Wabash WebTV schedCass and on Thursday the Lady ule will be published in The Paper of Wabash County. You can expect Norse host Madison/Grant. Friday night is a boys schedule to find out where we will be by with one exception. Southwood is checking this article every week at Tippecanoe Valley, Northfield is for sports action. If you are at a at Whitko, North Miami travels to game or cannot watch it live, an Wabash and Rochester is at archive of the featured game is Manchester. The Lady Squires will available on the website shortly host the Lady Zebras which makes after the completion of each game. By Bill Barrows

Wabash girls continued from Page 18 tle bit of offense to start the fourth quarter with Bailey Sewell scoring early to cut it to 13-10, but Parrett made it 15-10 with a bucket of her own. Sydney Day hit a 3pointer to cut it to 1513 with 4:44 left in the game, but those would be the final points the Squires would put on the scoreboard. Abby Vinopal had a 1-2 effort from the free throw line with 3:14 left, and Yoakum went 3-6 from the line over the final 2:38 to secure the 19-13 win. “It was a little dis-

appointing to end the game like we did,” Everett said. “The lid seemed to be on the basket for us. Our shots just didn’t go. If we didn’t play defense tonight, we could have been run out of the gym with how we didn’t score.” “This was an important win because we didn’t play well the other night,” Stone said. “Anytime you can get a win, and a conference win, it’s a good thing. Both teams played good defense. It was good to scrap one out and get a

win.” Parrett and Yoakum led Wabash with nine points each, and Vinopal added one point. For Manchester, West led the way with six points, Day added three, and Sewell and Carter each had two. Wabash improves to 9-9 and 3-3 in the TRC, while Manchester drops to 10-9 and 3-4 in conference play. The two teams will face off again in the first round of sectional play at Northfield on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m.

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points, Mattern and Kelsheimer each had 10, while Daughtry had nine. For Manchester, Hamby led the way with 15 points, followed by nine from McAtee, eight from Casper, and seven from Fluke. Wabash improves to 5-7 overall

and 3-2 in the TRC, while Manchester drops to 2-10 and 1-3 in conference play. The Apaches will host North Miami this Friday with a 6:15 p.m. JV start, while the Squires will host Rochester as part of a girls/boys double-header.

2 local youth advance: Wabash Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Keith Walters (second from left)

and Hoop Shoot Chair Stewart McAllister (second from right) pose with three Wabash County youth who placed during the Indiana Elks Association Northeast District Tourney on Sunday, Jan. 15. Ainsley Dale (from left) hit 21 of 25 free throws to finish second in the girls 12-13 year division. Capturing first were Payton Ream and Kaden Vogel. Payton hit 11 of 25 in the girls 8-9 division, while Kaden Vogel hit 20 of 25 in the boys 10-11 division. By capturing first, the two youth advance to the Indiana Elks State Hoop Shoot Finals on Feb. 25 in New Castle. Winners there will advance to the regional contest on March 19 in Angola, for a chance to advance to the national finals on April 22 in Chicago. Photo provided

Wabash girls down Marion Wabash's girls swim team defeated Marion, 99-66, on Thursday, Jan. 12. Finishing first for Wabash were: Mallory Hipskind, Alexis Hartley, Morgan Owens and Katie Ford in the 200 medley relay and 200 yard free relay Alexis Hartley 200 IM Katie Ford 50 free Leigha Boggs diving Morgan Owens 100 butterfly Mallory Hipskind 100 backstroke Marion defeated Wabash, 86-80, in boys swimming action on Thursday, Jan. 12. Finishing first for Wabash were: Ryan Evans, Cody Henderson, Jacob Bruss and Jonah France in the 200 yard medley relay Jacob Bruss 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard breaststroke Ryan Evans 100 yard backstroke The Wabash boy's and girl's team finished fourth Saturday at the Oak Hill Invitational. Ribbon winners for Wabash were Katie Ford who finished 6th in the 50 free; Leigha Boggs 6th in diving; Lexi Hartley 3rd in the 100 breaststroke; Jacob Bruss 4th in the 100 breaststroke and Cody Henderson 5th in the 100 breaststroke. The boys and girls finished for a combined 26 PR's on the day.

Norse wrestlers take fifth at Rochester tourney The Northfield wrestling team competed in the Rochester Super 8 wrestling tournament and placed fifth. The Norse lost to Tippecanoe Valley 36-42 in the first round. Winning by pin were Layne Evans, Macauly Miller and Micheal Ford. Sam Green, Zac Pennington, and Madison Nevil won by forfeit. In the second round Northfield defeated Pioneer 54-18. Hunter Cox won by fall while, AJ Hunt, Jasper Donaldson, Sam Green, Zac Pennington, Madison Nevil, Macauley Miller, Layne Evans and Micheal Ford won by forfeit.

In the third round the Norse lost to Rochester 18-60. Winning by forfeit was Jasper Donaldson. Hunter Cox and Layne Evans both pinned their opponents. Northfield wrestled Clinton Central in the fourth round winning a very close match 36-33. Pinning for the Norse were Layne Evans and Micheal Ford. Getting forfeits were Sam Green, Zac Pennington, Macauley Miller, AJ Hunt, and Jasper Donaldson. Jeremy Okuly pinned his opponent in the only jv match we had. In the last round Northfield won a close match with North Miami 42-30. Pinning for Northfield were Jasper Donaldson, AJ Hunt, Layne Evans and Macauley Miller. Receiving forfeits were Zac Pennington, Micheal Ford, AJ Hunt and Sam Green.

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Ivy Tech to host ag seminars By The Paper staff

The Emmanuel Christian School volleyball team was honored by the City of Wabash. Photo by Joseph Slacian.

Adams elected City Council president By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com WABASH – Doug Adams is the new Wabash City Council president. Adams was elected 6-1 on Monday, Jan. 9, during the Council’s first meeting of the new year. As president, Adams will serve as liaison between the Council and Mayor Scott Long. In addition, should Long be unable to perform his mayoral duties

because of health, for example, Adams would become mayor pro temp and oversee day to day city functions until Long is able to return to duty. Adams told The Paper of Wabash County that he was honored to be selected. He also said he’s looking forward to learn more about the workings of city government. Council member Mitch Figert cast the lone dissenting vote

on the matter. “I vote my heart,” he told The Paper following the meeting. In another matter, the Council approved reappointing Dr. John Gilpin and Brett Vanlandingham to the city’s Redevelopment Commission. Also, Long announced that he appointed local businessman Sam Frazier to the Wabash Park Board, replacing John Salb,

who ended a 32-year stint on the board at its December meeting. Finally, the Council honored the Emmanuel Christian School volleyball team, which won the Indiana Association of Christian Schools Division II state volleyball championship. The players and coaches were introduced to the filled council chamber and received certificates of appreciation from Long.

KOKOMO — Ivy Tech Community College is again partnering with Kokomo Grain to present five free seminars on relevant topics in agriculture. All sessions will be at Ivy Tech’s Peru Instructional Site, 425 W. Main St., in Peru. The first session is set for Jan. 31. Topics to be covered range from succession planning for family farms and other business issues to trucking rules and alternative energy for farms. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register for any or all of the free

sessions, contact Ivy Tech’s Susan Turrill at 765-252-5497 or sturrill@ivytech.edu . The schedule of sessions includes: Succession P l a n n i n g : Preserving the Family Farm, Jan. 31, 6 to 8 p.m. Instructors: Ted Waggoner from Peterson, Waggoner and Perkins Law Firm, and Matt Foltz from Dobbs Legal Group, LLC Trends in Farmland Values and Lease Terms, Feb 7, 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: F. Howard Halderman, president of Halderman Farm Management Service

and Halderman Real Estate Services R i s k Management and Crop Insurance, Feb 14, 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Mike Silver, senior grain merchandiser for Kokomo Grain Company Trucking Rules and Regulations for Farmers, Feb 21, 6 to 8 p.m.Instructor: Master Trooper Aaron Schaal, Indiana State Police, Commercial Vehicle Division Alternative Energy on the F a r m / S o l a r Panels, March 7, 6 to 8 p.m. Instructor: Jim Straeter, Owner of Rochester New Holland Equipment

Honeywell Center hosts bridal fair By The Paper staff The Honeywell Center will host the Northeast Indiana Premier Bridal Spectacular on Sunday, Feb. 19. From 1-4 p.m, the event will provide soon-to-be brides an opportunity to discover the wedding

resources that will help plan their big day. The Bridal Spectacular will exhibit Wabash area bridal vendors, such as bakeries, wedding photographers, florists, and bridal dress shops. The event is locally sponsored by Ellen’s Dress

and Bridal Boutique and Leah’s Cakery Tickets are $5 per person and may be purchased at the H o n e y w e l l Foundation Box Office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling 260-563-1102, or online at honeywellcenter.org.

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Manchester Intermediate announces honor roll, perfect attendance Article provided

M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School officials recently announced the students named to the honor roll and perfect attendance list for the second quarter of the 2016-17 school year. Those on the honor roll were: Fourth Grade: Sophia Anglin, Ava Baker, Marley Bellinger, Haley Betten, Undray Bledsoe, Campbell Bolinger, Levi Bordeaux, Micah Bordeaux, Benjamin Brown, Addison Brubaker, Dixie Burrell, Wyatt Byers, Coleton Cahill, Aubrey Carroll, Samantha Carroll, Ayla Cashdollar, Nicholas Cave, Nicole Cave, Levi Combs, KC Cripe, Ainsley Dahlstrom, Juliana Diaz, Brilee Enyeart, Katie Flick, Kadence Fox, Zoe Gephart, Luke Gish, Alexis Green and Macy

Greer. Also, Wynter Harris, Taylor Haupert, Cole Henderson, Ethan Hendrix, Jonathan Her nandez-Alvarez, Jacob Jones, Kaelynn Kamp, Nanami Kataoka,Abigail King, Payton Livesay, Jackson Maciejewski, Mason Mast, Evan McLaughlin, Eliza Metzger, Brady Miller, Jocelynn Molina, Diego Myers, Taryn Naragon, Peyton Neal, Z a c h a r y Owens,Tristan Paquera,Elijah Poole, Citlali QuirozAlvarez, Shadoe Richter, Carter Rodgers, Mason Rooney, Audrey Sanson, Angelica Saucedo, Caleb Sautter, Molly Schannep, Jayden Simmons, Manpreet Singh, Teegan Snyder, Thania Soto, London Spangle, Jaylynn Spriggs, Averi Thomas, Joshua Trout, Connor Trump, Simon Van, Ryah

Vawter, Carter Wagoner, Noelle Walt, Kami Wheat, Devin White, Wyatt Young 5th Grade: Carleigh Blevins, Leyna Borgmann, Calvin Brown, Isaiah Burlingame, Ella Crawford, Olivia Davis, Ezra Dotson, Preston Duffy, Hannah Eberly, Ava Egolf, McKelvey Espeset, Evyn Fox, Jordyn Gephart, Payton Hamby, Jacob Hesting, Caysen Hobbs, Carolyn Hoffmeyer, Kaidyn Howard, Melani JimenezSaucedo, Payton Jones, Sarah Kerlin, Sophie Leckrone, Zaine Louvier, Evan Martynowicz, Carly Metzger, Maegan Metzger, Aymia Miller, Diego Munoz, Aliyah Nichols, Jaliyah Paige, Jacey Rhoades, Julia Rosen, Brayden Sanson, Emersen Shoemaker, Garrett Sites, Miriam StrubleHedstrom, Emma Ulrey, Casen Vawter, Alexa Weaver,

Kaydence Whennen 6th Grade: Trinity Akins, Aliala Atienza, Morgan Austin, Madison Baker, Makenzie Beck, Kyler Benedict, Addilyn Bordeaux, Josie Briner, Will Brovont, Brock Casper, Olivia Chavez, Ella Clifford, Tristan Crum, Collin Cummins, Ian Davison, Emily Dotson, Alesha Edwards, Jackson Felgar, Caleb Flick, Kobe Flock, Madison Gano-Eldridge, Traceson Gearhart, Kolby Haecker, Peyton Helton, Delani Henderson, Cristian Her nandez-Beck, Avery Isley, Raven King, Caleb Manns, Caden Marcum, Skye McCullough, Lanna Metzger, Luke Metzger, Caden Miller, Bryce Mugford, Jaci Naragon, Olivia Neal, Sarah Nulf, Kayden Schafer, Cameron Shull, Jalynn Simcoe, Muskaan Singh, Lane Stetzel, Dakota Wilson, Liam York

Those earning perfect attendance honors were: Fourth Grade: Sophia Baird, Marley Bellinger, Campbell Bolinger, Levi Bordeaux, Ella Bradley, Addison B r u b a k e r , Christopher Burchett, Coleton Cahill, Nicholas Cave, Nicole Cave, Levi Combs, Zaarik DeVore, Gage Durden, Claire Estrada, Katie Flick, Luke Gish, Alexis Green, Richen Hunt, Jacob Jones, Kaelynn Kamp, Evan McLaughlin, Eliza Metzger, Brady Miller, Diego Myers, Tristan Paquera, Sabrina Patton, Izzabella Reed, Kassandrya Richey, Shadoe Richter, Audrey Sanson, Angelica Saucedo, Caleb Sautter, Hannah Shepherd, Jaydan Simmons, Jaylynn Spriggs, Averi Thomas, Tallon Torpy, Joshua Trout, Connor Trump, Ryah Vawter, Noelle Walt, Lukas

Weimann, Jeren West, Devin White, Noland Wright. Fifth Grade: Gracie Batalis, Kelsey Blum, Slayden Burke, Breanna Callaway, Steven Collins, Justin Conliff, Preston Duffy, Hannah Eberly, Lily Flora, Ashton Grant, Caysen Hobbs, Antonio Jimenez, Melani JimenezSaucedo, Payton Jones, Breanna Knee, Evan Martynowicz, Jade McCullough, Tyler McLain, Nathaniel Miller, Diego Munoz, Catrina Newell, Lauren Ortiz, Jaliyah Paige, Jacey Rhoades, Brayden Sanson, Dulce Saucedo, Kimberly Schroll, Riley Shock, Gabrielle Simmers, Finnegan Sincroft, Caleb Smith, Grace Smith, Miriam Struble-Hedstrom, Casen Vawter, Caylee Walls, Kaydence Whennen Sixth Grade: Aliala Atienza, Morgan Austin, Jordan Ayres,

Madison Baker, Mackenzie Beck, Kyler Benedict, Brock Casper, Mason Clark, Diana Diaz DeLeon Alvarez, Tyler Eakright, Alesha Edwards, Caleb Flick, Kobe Flock, Alexis Gearhart, Traceson Gearhart, Kaitlyn Gish, Antonio Grant, Alonzo Greene, Trevor Heath, Jose Hernandez, Cristian Her nandez-Beck, Riley Hoagland, Raven King, Morgan Lyon, Yolanda Mata, Skye McCullough, Melanie McGuire, Lanna Metzger, Caden Miller, Olivia Neal, Michael Ortiz, Trevor Renz, Gavin Rockwell, Franchesa Saucedo, Desteny Sellers, Jalynn Simcoe, Maria Smith, Celeste Spaulding-Price, Lane Stetzel, Harrison Sturtsman, Hannah Trout, Cameron Wardwell, Maddox Zolamn

Wabash CASA recruits new child advocates By The Paper staff

Wabash CASA invites the Wabash County community to become advocates for local abused or neglected children at its New Volunteer Orientation on Friday, Jan. 20. CASA, or Court Appointed Special

Advocates, are local volunteers that provide a voice for children in the courtroom. The volunteers get to know the children of assigned cases and write recommendations to the court of what they believe should be done in the child’s best interest.

Currently, the organization serves 59 percent of children that are in Wabash County’s court system due to abuse or neglect. However, it reports there are still 47 children, or 28 cases, on its waiting list for an advocate. In addition to learn-

ing about the children, advocates also get to know people involved with the children and attend family team meetings and court hearings on the child’s behalf. Advocates are a party to the case as an officer of the court. Advocates work with the children, the

family and the team to move forward in the case while always focused on what is in the best interest of the child. On average, volunteering as a CASA member takes six to 10 hours per month. Volunteers are asked that, once they take on a case, they

remain on until it closes, which is on average 12 to 18 months. To qualify as a volunteer, those interested must fill out an application, be at least 21-years-old, pass a background check and participate in a 30-hour pre-service training course.

New Volunteer Orientation will take place from 5-8 p.m. at the CASA office located at 123 W. Hill St. in Wabash. For more information, call 260-569-0533.

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OPEN POSITION Want to join our team? We have a job opening for a dependable person, with a friendly and kind attitude to join our staff. Someone who is caring and dedicated to helping others is a must. A person who likes to learn and is willing to meet challenges head on is a plus! Office and computer skills are necessary. Please mail resume to: Bradley S. Camp, OD Attn: Angie PO Box 333 North Manchester, IN 46962

Grain farm needing full-time help • Equipment operation and maintenance • CDL or ability to obtain • Excavating and drainage work • Willing to work extended hours during spring and fall • Compensation based on experience

Please send resumes to: evan@bowmanfarms.com

Part-Time Cleaning and Painting Person Wanted: For apartment complex in the Wabash area. Must be able to pass a criminal check. No set hours, very flexible. Must be dependable, trustworthy and self-motivated. Please contact Carrie Baucco at Phone Number: 260-563-5394 “We are an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.”

WABASH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE The Wabash County Health Department has a full-time opening for an LPN or RN licensed in Indiana. Responsibilities include providing education, health, and nursing care to county residents; ensuring compliance with established policies; and knowing practices, procedures, and professional / public health standards. Duties include investigate reportable communicable diseases; conduct educational and immunization clinics and insure health records are properly maintained and reported to the Indiana Department of Health. Also helpful is experience in securing grants. Salary: $39,005. A job description is available M-F between 8 and 4 or via email at: Wabash County Health Department 89 West Hill Street Wabash, IN 46992 Phone: 260-563-0661 x 1248 E-mail: WCHD@wabashcounty.in.gov

Resumes accepted through February 1, 2017. EEO M/F/D/V

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER We are seeking a CSM to join our fast-paced management team. This person should be an experienced and assertive leader who is passionate about the customer service experience. The successful candidate should have a minimum 5 yrs demonstrated CSM experience in the mfg industry (preferred), be reliable, collaborative, and have the ability to coach and manage our CS staff in order to exceed our customer’s expectations. The successful candidate should have superior communication skills and abilities, along with MS Office proficiency. Please send confidential resume to: PO Box 231 Huntington, IN 46750

Now hiring a Grounds and Facilities Care Coordinator. This position is responsible for all mowing, landscaping and grounds maintenance on our 104 acre complex. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in landscaping plants and techniques as well as lawn care and equipment. Five years of experience in this field required. Must be able to supervise the full and part time grounds maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining and minor servicing of all grounds and transportation related equipment.

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Employment JANITORIAL HELP NEEDED, must be able to pass a background check & possess previous cleaning experience. Call 574453-7039. St. Paul’s Child Care Ministry & County Line Pre-School is seeking a 1 Year Old Teacher and an Assistant Beginner PreSchool Teacher. Interested applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, reliable transportation, a love for children and a love for God. Qualified candidates please call 260-786-3738.

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

Pets

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN RENT TO OWN? 3 BR, den, great room w/ living room, dining room, kitchen, fireplace, studio apt. attached for your favorite mother in law, nice Wabash area, near hospital, attached garage, will work with you. Call 602997-4466.

Services

JACKRUSSEL/TERRIER MIX PUPPY, 11 weeks old, 1 male, all shots up to date. $100. Call 260-571-6921.

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Mobile Homes

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2BR duplex for 1-3 people, southside, $455 + utilities. 260-563-7743.

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ONE BEDROOM Upstairs apartment in Wabash. Total e l e c t r i c , Refrigerator/Stove. $105/wk. 765-506-6248.

VERY NICE 1 bdrm studio apartment, utilities provided, great location, 1 mile North of Wabash on SR 15, deposit & reference required, $120/wk. 260705-2202.

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County council welcomes new members, reorganizes duties 1911 S. Wabash St. • Wabash, IN 46992 Phone: 260-563-8333

Bing M. Fowler, DDS Family Dental Gentle • Caring • Compassionate • Tooth Colored Fillings • Oral Surgery • Cosmetic Bondings • Dentures & Repairs • Lumineers Veneers

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Council welcomed three new members and reorganized duties at its first meeting of the year Monday, Jan. 9. Newly elected officials Lorissa Sweet, Philip Dale and Matt

Mize, who was selected by County Council District 1 precinct committee members to fill former councilman Claude Markstahler’s vacancy, were sworn in prior to the meeting. Councilman Jeff Dawes was elected council chairman while Council member Randy Curless

was elected vice chairman. The council then scheduled the 2017 meetings and appointed representatives for county boards and commissions. Council member Matt Dillon was appointed as liaison for the County Clerk’s office, Circuit and Superior Court,

Wabash CASA, Solid Waste Management District and Central Dispatch. Council member Kyle Bowman was appointed to County Surveyor and Drainage Board, Purdue Extension Office, Community C o r r e c t i o n s , Probation and Drug Court. Mize was appointed as liaison to the Auditor’s Office, EMA and LEPC, Treasurer’s Office and the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners. Curless was

appointed to Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department liaison as well as the Planning Commission liaison. Sweet was appointed to the Prosecutor’s Office, Coroner and County Health. Dawes was appointed to Assessor, Record, and Weights and Measurer. Finally, Dale was appointed as liaison to the Highway D e p a r t m e n t , Veteran’s Service Office and Soil and Water Conversation District.