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CF to host school forum By The Paper staff Wabash County’s three public school corporations will meet Thursday, April 20, to discuss feasibility study funding and coordination. The meeting will take place in the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall, located at 275 W. Market St., and will begin at 6 p.m. During the meeting, the Community Foundation of Wabash County will present the plan “Studies for Advancement” to the Manchester Community Schools’, MSD of Wabash County’s and Wabash City Schools’

boards of education. In January, the Community Foundation offered to fund and coordinate feasibility studies and research from jointly submitted proposals, which all three districts agreed to participate in in February. The “Studies for Advancement” is intended to build a reliable research base through which each school district can examine current and future elements that shape the fulfillment of their respective missions, according to Dr. Carol Lundquist, consultant and the studies’ coordinator. On March 21, Lundquist, Community

Foundation, school superintendents and a board representative from each organization reviewed preliminary plans and goals for the studies, which include five areas of research. The studies will proceed in two phases. First, the “Studies for Advancement” will provide each district with its own report based on a common set of metrics. In phase two, districts may elect to evaluate further opportunities across district lines. The reports are intended to encourage meaningful conversations within and between districts according to expressed

desires of each district. “As a cooperative effort, all of Wabash County benefits when our school leaders have the best possible information upon which to make the critical decisions affecting our schools,” Patty Grant, Community Foundation executive director, said. “We are very pleased that our school boards can come together, and are inspired by the courageous leadership to do so. “We invite others to support this collaboration and the Foundation’s efforts to advance Wabash County.” The meeting is open to the public.

PaperWorks’ investment returns $1.13M to company By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Members of the Regional Development Authority board reviews paperwork at their April 11 meeting at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. Photo by Joseph Slacian

RDA approves funds for local projects By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Honeywell Foundation and Wabash River Trail each had their funding requests to the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority approved on Tuesday afternoon, April 11. However, the RDA board made the river trail’s request contingent on it meeting several requirements, including having two public meetings in an attempt to iron out differences between its board and

DNR ruling to be appealed By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Opponents to the Wabash River Trail plan to appeal the Indiana Department of Natural Resources recent approval of a permit to repair a boat ramp in Lagro. The work was done prior to the WRT receiving a permit from the DNR, and was the cause of the Wabash Plan

Commission’s issuance of a stop work order for the trail project. On April 3, the DNR issued a Certificate of Approval, After-the-Fact Construction in a Floodway. The Plan Commission, with the receipt of the certificate, lifted the stop work order, only if an appeal was not requested within the 18-day time frame. Sheila Butcher, in an email (continued on page 5)

the public. Before the RDA board dealt with the individual requests, it did have to inform all seven agencies seeking the funding that their requests would be reduced by 2 percent in order to come under the $42 million in funds allocated to it from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. That means the Honeywell Foundation will receive $976,636.66 for the Historic Eagles Theatre renovation project. The river trail will receive (continued on page 4)

PaperWorks Industries’ energy-saving investments paid off, literally, Tuesday, April 11, when Duke Energy presented the company with a $1.13 million check. Nearly two years ago, PaperWorks made a strategic investment of approximately $3.5 million to reduce its energy consumption at its Wabashbased paper mill, according to mill general manager Chris Wetherford. “So in the summer of 2015, we sat down and we talked about ways to make the business more profitable without actually having to produce more products, since there’s not a lot of room in the industry for a lot more product,” Wetherford told The Paper of Wabash County. “So naturally the answer is either you reorganize your business from a personnel standpoint or you look at ways that you can reduce your costs.” PaperWorks opted for the latter. “Our largest cost is our energy and we have a very sophisti(continued on page 6)

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MCS board OKs teacher’s resignation Move comes despite community, teacher support By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — Despite a large showing of community and teacher support, the Manchester Community School Board of School Trustees accepted the resignation of sixth grade math teacher Andrew Zimmerman at their April meeting. The board met in executive session Monday, April 10, to discuss personnel matters, and did not have any further discussion during the Tuesday, April 11, meeting. Both Board President Steve Flack and MCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Reichhart said that they cannot comment on personnel matters. However, one board member did comment on the matter before the end of the meeting. “I know that there are different levels of

Andrew Zimmerman gives a prepared statement at the Tuesday, April 11, meeting of the Manchester Community Schools Board of School Trustees. Photo by David Fenker frustration... and I recognize that,” board member Brian Schilling said. “I would like to let Andrew know that, everything in the classroom – I’ve heard everything positive that was shared today, and I appreciate that. From that point on... it’s very frustrating, personnel issues... There is a level of frustration for me here.” Near the end of the meeting, Tracey Myers, a long-term substitute sixth grade teacher who was hired during the meeting, announced the with-

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drawl of her application for a permanent position in response to the night’s events. Five people, including Zimmerman, spoke during the first public comment section of the meeting, before personnel items were discussed by the board. “I would like to apologize for any hardships that the situation on March 16 may have caused my students, my colleagues and any fellow community members. Because it is impossible to turn back the clock, I take full

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responsibility for any and all consequences that may result,” Zimmerman said. He said that he “made several personal decisions” that he regrets, and that he “unwisely” submitted his resignation after a meeting with two MCS administrators. “Followup reports verified that I did nothing illegal, or unethical. There was nothing I did on March 16 that would negatively impact my effectiveness as an employee of the Manchester Community School district, or as a teacher at Manchester Intermediate School,” he said. His resignation was effective March 19. Lisa Ulrey, a former MCS administrator, spoke in support of Zimmerman. Ulrey’s daughter had Zimmerman as a teacher and as a golf coach. “Never once did I question his ethics, or anything. He is a Christian man who we should continue to allow to be a teacher in this school district,” she said. Other speakers included Kevin Kling and Amber Isley, both parents of students taught by Zimmerman. The last speaker before the vote was Myers, who cast Zimmerman as a teachers’ role model. “As a teacher now in sixth grade – and I’m not just saying this – but when an incident arises, and I need to stand and take charge of the classroom to settle things down, I often tell myself that I’m going to handle it like Andrew would, because he’s the most peaceful, calm person in the classroom that (continued on page 3)

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BZA OKs variance for Bradley Building apartments from California resident Julie Locke. Locke purchased the two structures in 2015 from former owner Jack Francis. Downs said the plans for the Bradley Building are designed to stop the building from falling into further disrepair, in case the agency can’t sell

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The Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals gave Wabash Marketplace Inc. the go-ahead to create one ground-level and two basement apartments in the Bradley Building, 5 W. Canal St., in downtown Wabash. The three apartments are part of 11 affordable housing apartments planned for the building, located on the southwest corner of Canal and Wabash streets. WMI had to go before a special meeting of the BZA because city ordinance doesn’t allow street-level or basement apartments in the downtown area. Because of that, WMI needed a variance for the three apartments. The urgency, WMI Executive Director Steve Downs noted, is because the organization is seeking an $830,000 grant from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program through the Indiana Housing and C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Authority. The project has a $1.8 million price tag, he said. WMI hopes to use grants to help pay for the project, but Downs added that a local bank has agreed to help finance the project if needed. The ground-floor apartment will be in the southwest corner of the building, while the basement apartments will be in the southwest and southeast corners of the structure, he said. The remainder of

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The Bradley Building as it exists today (top photo) and an artist’s conception of what it might look like look like following the refurbishing. Photo provided the ground floor will have two commercial spaces, while the remainder of the basement will be used for tenant storage and laundry space. “I, for one, don’t like to see apartments on first floors,” Downs told BZA members. “I certainly don’t like to see them on the street side. These are what we think best utilize the space by putting them there. “The front of the building is not going to have any evidence that there’s an apartment

there. There’s just going to be a door.” The top two floors of the building will have four apartments each. Questioned by the board, Downs said there will be four or five parking spots behind the building. Those needing longterm parking will be urged to park in cityowned lots on East Canal Street. WMI owns both the Bradley Building and the Bedford Building, located across the street from Wabash City Hall on South

MCS board OKs teacher’s resignation ...continued from page 2 you could ever meet,” she said. In the end, the board a c c e p t e d Zimmerman’s resignation as a teacher and as a golf coach at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School. After highlighting a list of donations totaling nearly $4,000, Reichhart recommended that the board accept all consent items, which included Zimmerman’s two resignations. The board accepted the items without further discussion, 6-0. With no interruptions, the board moved

the structure. “Between this and the Bedford Building, if we lose these two buildings, we don’t have a Plan B,” Downs said. A sale is pending on the Bedford Building, Downs said, adding that he hopes WMI will close on the sale sometime in the near future.

on to the next set of agenda items. Zimmerman’s resignation was revisited before the close of the meeting, during the second public comments section. Fourth grade teacher Joel Eichenauer, sixth grade teacher Annie Clark, MIS Media Center Tech Aide Allison Kauffman and North Manchester resident LuAnne Harley all also voiced support for Zimmerman. Some also expressed concern with the actions of the board. The board also approved the purchase

and lease of two new buses, for a total of $199,842. The buses will be paid for via a five-year lease with Crossroads Bank, during which the district will make semi-annual payments until they own the vehicles at the end of the lease. Additional news from the meeting included approval of a two-year transitional kindergarten program, and consideration a policy that will allow home schooled students to participate in MCS extra-curriculars.

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munity, and that a final route is secured. A timetable for that to happen was not put in place. That could happen next month when the RDA board meets. “The conditions included in the R e g i o n a l D eve l o p m e n t Authority Board’s approval of funding for the trail from Wabash to Lagro are fair and reasonable, especially given the board’s desire to ensure these funds are utilized quickly,” WRT attorney Mark Frantz told The Paper of Wabash County. “The WRT had already intended to accomplish these conditions voluntarily, and will now report its progress to the board. The WRT will continue to work with affected property owners and state, local, and other entities to move forward to secure the path the trail will take. “The WRT has already been planning to hold a public meeting in the near future to provide the public with more information, however the time and place are still to be determined.” Before rendering its decision on the trail, the RDA board heard from both opponents and proponents of the plan. Bob Sklar, representing the Wabash Wildlife and

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S p o r t s m a n Association, spoke on behalf of the opponents, and Richard Church spoke for the proponents. Sklar also presented the board petitions against the RDA’s funding of the trail. “First of all, I’d like to point out that the request for this money, this taxpayers’ money, being made by the Wabash River Trail Association, is widely opposed,” Sklar said. “There are a lot of people here that are opposed to it. The general public is opposed to it.” He then noted several “controversies that have been going on.” “One thing is the public has not been part of the decision for the routing or the planning of the trail,” he continued. “There have been on public opportunities for comment. There is no published route that this trail is proposed to take. There has been a lot of speculation as to where it might go.” He also noted the trail was subject of a stop work order from Wabash County because work took place on the trail without proper permitting from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The DNR has since approved the permit. The County Plan

Commission has agreed to lift the stop work order; however, because of an 18-day appeal period, the ban will remain in place until the appeal period expires. Sklar also noted that the proposed route has not been approved by Duke Energy, which is required because it infringes on the Duke easement. “They claimed they had approval from Duke to use their right-of-way and began construction, but they had not received that approval,” he said. “According to the last information, Duke will not approve that plan it has submitted.” He said opponents believe that the money requested by WRT officials could be used for other projects “that are widely supported by the community.” The trail, if it goes through, “would effectively shut down our club,” he said, noting it has hundreds of members and hosts numerous events that bring in people from around the area and from out of state. Church noted to the committee that he was raised in Wabash but lived in North Carolina for 20 years, returning here three years ago. “The absolute key to our move back to Wabash was the qual-

ity of life and raising our children here,” he said. “We have a tremendous community, as you may know, with this facility, the Honeywell Center, the YMCA … “Our boys are regular users of the small trail that we have today. We just think this is an absolute great opportunity for Wabash County. It’s the recreational opportunities; it’s the quality of life that brought us back after 20 years. We really hope that you’ll think about the broader community that has a vested interest in seeing this trail go forward.” Church said he understands there are concerns about the trail, but noted that it is a private organization spearheading and that it has no right to use eminent domain to obtain land from landowners unwilling to permit the trail to cross. The RDA would have had that right if the tax funds are given to the WRT. However, at its March meeting the panel passed a resolution saying it would not use eminent domain to help the WRT to obtain the land. “We own 35 acres south of the river,” Church continued. “Unfortunately it’s not going to be on our side so we can donate (continued on page 5)

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RDA approves funds for local projects ...continued from page 4 land to participate. If someone doesn’t want to, they don’t have to see the trail go forward.” RDA chair Bob Marshall said the projects the panel considers “are important for quality of life, bringing back professionals, bringing back our high school graduates that are in trades or other professions that may or may not involve college, to come and locate and buy houses and fill jobs that are open, to coach Tball and baseball, handle the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, join clubs. If we don’t figure out a way to bring these young adults back, or keep them, then we as a region begin to shrink. “You have to look at your individual counties, whether you’ve been able to grow population or if your population is shrinking. That’s what the Road to One Million is all about. It’s growing our population to one million, and not waiting until 2064 … so that they can keep businesses, they can keep employees, they can grow businesses here and not close up and move somewhere else where more employees are available. “We also understand that these projects are community

driven. They take the consensus, they take the planning, they take the thought process of all of you in the county. All projects are supported or opposed by good people. We all want things to be better.” The RDA wants Wabash to be a thriving community and thriving county, Marshall continued. However, working out the issues between the two organizations is not up to the RDA; rather, it’s up to both sides to meet and iron out the differences. “It might be a compromise,” Marshall said. “And if you know the definition of a compromise, it’s a decision that no one likes but you learn to live with it. You can have clubs, sporting events, exercise and amenities for young people to use and bring employees and workers here. I would encourage you to try to figure a way to do that.” He then charged the board to determine a way that Wabash doesn’t lose the RDA funding. That led to a discussion as to how much time the WRT should have to meet the requirements they were charged with. One board member suggested waiting six months;

others thought it should be shorter. Michael Galbraith, Road to One Million director, said he would meet with WRT President Amy Ford to discuss a timeline and report back to the board when it meets on May 9. The site of the meeting has yet to be determined. After all was said and done, both Honeywell and WRT officials were pleased with the board’s decision. H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n Executive Director Tod Minnich said the board’s decision was “a big day for us. We appreciate the money from the RDA and the Road to One Million goals to promote Northeast Indiana.” He said he isn’t sure yet what impact the 2 percent funding reduction would have on the project. “We’ll have to go back and take a look at it,” he said. “Funding for the Eagles Theatre Renovation Project has been received through the Stellar Communities Designation, private donors, and now through Regional Cities,” Cathy Gatchel, Honeywell Foundation vice president of development and marketing, said. “These collective gifts are imperative

to the project’s overall success. Further, these commitments demonstrate that many others are excited about the vision for a renovated Eagles.” In the release, the trail committee said it “would like to thank everyone that has supported the trail so far, and specifically the Town Superintendent of Lagro, Scott Siders, and the ClerkTreasurer, Kristie Bone, for their outspoken support and assistance during the initial phase of this project. The WRT would also like to thank the Lagro Town Board, Richard Monce, Jim Curless and Jeff Shelton, as well as the citizens of Lagro.” The release went on to thank landowners, Wabash Mayor Scott Long and Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of the E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County, for their support of the project. While the two local projects, along with five others from around Northeast Indiana, received the OK from the RDA, they don’t automatically receive the funds. Their requests must now go before the Indiana E c o n o m i c

DNR ruling to be appealed ... continued from the front page to trail opponents, said an appeal of the decision was planned. “We will be requesting Public Hearing from the DNR for the boat ramp in Lagro because no DNR permits had been issued,” she wrote. “They had been applied for but had not been granted. WRT has been given a Certificate of After the Fact with 18 days of public notice we will be appealing it.” According to the Certificate of Approval, in order to obtain a review, a written petition must be submitted to the Division of Hearings within 18 calendar days of the mailing of the notice.

The petition must contain specific reasons for the appeal and indicate the portion or portions of the permit to which the appeal pertains. If an appeal is filed, the final agency determination will be made by the Natural Resources Commission following a legal proceeding conducted before an administrative law judge. The permit is valid for 24 months, and if work is not completed by April 3, 2019, it is considered void. A one-time extension of two years may be sought prior to the 2019 deadline. The permit did contain several special conditions, mostly dealing with what must be done at

the site once work is completed, and what can and can’t be done during work, such as not leaving felled trees, brush or other debris in the floodway. Because the WRT began work without the proper permits, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued a fine of $1,875, or $125 per day during which the stop work order was issued. That fine has been suspended, pending no further violations occur during work on the trail. The Indiana DNR did not impose a penalty. “I can’t speak for all state agencies, but the DNR has not issued a fine,” Phil Bloom, DNR director of the Division of

C o m m u n i c a t i o n s, told The Paper of Wabash County.

Development Corp., Galbraith told The Paper. “All of these projects will go forward to the IEDC in Indianapolis and they will review them individually,” he said. “Some of them come back with conditions, so they’ll be conditional approval with such things as, for example, historic tax credits and things like that. “We work with them that the project that they outlined to us in their proposal is completed to the

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PaperWorks’ investment returns $1.13M to company ... continued from the front page cated beater room (pulp-recycling system) that processes 100 percent recycled

fiber,” Wetherford continued, “and the equipment back then was very outdated, a

huge energy hog. In fact, half of the mill’s energy demand is in that one area.

“So we sat down and we said, ‘What’s it going to take to update that area?’

And we found out with the help of Duke (Energy) at the same time that they could reduce our costs and potentially give us a rebate by doing the project.” Through Duke Energy’s Smart$aver Custom program, which helps reduce the purchase and installation costs of high-efficiency equipment, the mill overhauled its beater room and eliminated “unnecessarily” large motors and pumps. As a result, the company increased its efficiency and noticed an 11 percent reduction of electricity consumption. The outcome also earned PaperWorks Duke Energy’s incen-

tive payment, which totaled to $1,135,935. The incentive’s total amount was based on the savings of the equipment installed, according to Shawn South, Duke Energy account executive. “The incentive was determined by the onpeak demand kilowatts saved and the electric usage (kilowatt hours) saved,” South told The Paper. “The magnitude of the reduction in energy usage is what contributed to such a large incentive.” In 2016, Duke Energy awarded businesses that were participating in the Smart$aver program approximately $12 million in incentives

for projects that reduced energy consumption by approximately 97,000 megawatt-hours. The Smart$aver program aims to lower power consumption and the need to build new power plants, thereby lowering costs for all Duke Energy customers, according to South. “Energy efficiency is one of the least expensive energy resources,” South said. “The most economical power plant is the one we don’t have to build, and programs like this help us delay building new plants, which helps manage costs for all of our customers.”

Duke Energy presented representatives of the PaperWorks Industries Wabash mill with a check for more than $1.13 million Tuesday, April 11, as an incentive reward for the company’s cost-saving investments. PaperWorks (from left) Project Manager John Henry, Plant Controller Pam Hawkins and General Manager Chris Wetherford accepted the check from Duke Energy Account Executives (second from right, to left) Shawn South and Ron Booher. Photo by Emma Rausch

P.E.O. has April meeting Article provided The April meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BY was at Wellbrooke of Wabash at 7 p.m. April 10. Hostesses were Sue Gray and Eileen Dye. President Beth Perkins read the spring “In the Know” letter from the state president updating members on a new state officer, the upcoming Indiana State Convention, and congratulating local chapter officers on their recent election.

The next lunch meeting will be held Friday, May 4, at Harvey Hinklemeyer’s at 11:30 a.m. All sisters and guests are welcome. Mary Kramer reported on P.E.O.’s Cottey College and Julia Chowning reported on a new Program for Continuing E d u c a t i o n candidate opportunity. Bettie Miller and Julia Chowing are hostesses for the next business meeting on May 8 at Miller’s Merry Manor.

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Lagro officials seek possession of Benton Street property By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com The Town of Lagro will soon be taking possession of a property on Benton Street. Lagro ClerkTreasurer Kristie Bone asked the Wabash County Board of Commissioners to begin the process to transfer ownership of the property located at 220 Benton St. “We would like to take possession of that property so that we can legally go on there and clean it up and hopefully turn around and sell it for what we put into it to get it back on the tax rolls,” Bone said. She added that the property needs cleaned up, and that the town currently has no options to do so. County Attorney Steve Downs noted that the property has been through two tax sales and a commissioners’ sale and failed to sell. The commissioners u n a n i m o u s l y approved a motion to begin the process to transfer the property to the town.

In other news, Living Well in Wabash County CEO Beverly Ferry reported that Living Well spent 27 percent of its total budget in the first quarter of 2017. Ferry and Commissioner Barry Eppley will meet at a later date to discuss the detailed breakdown of the quarterly report, per a requirement by both the state and federal government for more oversight. I N G U A R D Chairman Michael Beauchamp presented information to the commissioners regarding the county’s insurance policies on its buildings. Beauchamp said that the county currently has $7.7 million in replacement cost coverage on the courthouse alone. He explained that replacement coverage uses modern materials and current methods to replace a structure. “Reproduction cost, however, of a building is the total cost of construction required to replace the subject building with an exact

replica,” he said. That approach uses like components to replace damaged ones. Beauchamp used the banisters on the staircase, the clock in the tower and the woodworking around the windows as examples of items that may not be fully covered under the county’s current replacement cost coverage. He said that the reproduction coverage would cost more that the county’s current replacement coverage, for which it pays a premium of $11,000 per year. The commissioners took Beauchamp’s information under advisement. The commissioners also heard the weekly sheriff ’s report, in which Sheriff Bob Land reported that there are 90 inmates in the Wabash County Jail, with 55 being held in Miami County, five in Elkhart County and eight in Wells County. Land said that there were 33 new book-ins last week, and 11 transfers.

County Democrats plan annual fundraiser By The Paper staff The Wabash County Democratic Party will have its annual fundraising dinner, the Thomas R. Marshall Dinner, on Friday, May 19. Keynote speaker will be Former State Rep. and 2016 Lieutenant. Governor candidate Christina Hale. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus 595 S. Huntington St. Wabash. A 50/50 raffle and a live auction also

CHRISTINA HALE are planned. Tickets are $20 maybe purchased either at the door , or by calling 260 571 0405 or 260 377 9098. A former Kiwanis International execu-

tive, Hale is a columnist for Indiana Business Journal and Howey Politics Indiana and regularly appears on Inside INdiana Business and IN Focus. She serves on the boards of Indiana Humanities, Heartland Film, Film Indy, the Domestic Violence Network, Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the Indiana Latino Commission, and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Indianapolis.

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Roann Lions discuss fireworks, tractor pull The Roann Lions met on April 6 at the Roann Tow Hall. First on the agenda was the information of the fireworks display for July 1, tractor pull weekend, and Sept. 9, for the Roann Covered Bridge Festival. Guests, Steve Johnson who will be shooting off the fireworks, Paul Foremen, and daughter Paris represented the company from which the fireworks are bought. They were very informative of all the laws and safety precautions that need to be followed in order to set off fireworks. On April 24, the Urbana Lions Club will visit the Lions Eye Bank in Indianapolis. They

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will also be touring other places that day. If any members would like to go on the tour, there will be a carpool from the Urbana Lions Club building, leaving at 1 p.m. The recycling bins are completed and are in their collection zones. There is a small one at Heeter’s by the pop machine, and two large containers behind Heeter’s in Roann. Again, this is to pay for the fireworks display in Roann on July 1, so the club hopes the community will support this project. There is also a collection bin in Urbana. It is behind the Your Parts Auto Store. The proceeds from this collection will be split with the Urbana Lions Club. Russell Krom reported the Lions Club collection box for

eye glasses was at the Walk by Faith church to collect glasses. He thought the boxes looked like they need refurbished to make them more attractable. We will check to see if there are special rules for appearance of these boxes. The tractor pull on July 1 will be in memorial of Dan Schuler who was a part of the tractor pulling events for many years. Signal 10 will sell barbecue. The caboose for the Lions Club is still somewhere down the track as members wait for more information to proceed. The library board has given permission for the caboose to be placed on their property. The Roann Little League requested the Lions Club to sponsor their team this year. A motion was made and seconded to sponsor the team. Keith Ford reported that he had talked with Pete Snep who will be painting the new sign at State Road 15 and 16. The metal has not arrived yet for the sign. The Lions Club will be boardingin the west end of the present sign structure and a painted sign will

be on the west end for people to see as they leave Roann. Those present for the meeting were: Rick Morris, Keith Ford, Harold and Bonnie Corn, Russell Krom, Don Everest, Phil Dale, Danny Shoemaker, Roger and Donna Harman, and guests: Steve Johnson, Paul Former and Paris Former. (From the minutes of the Roann Lions). ROANN FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: The annual Richvalley Tenderloin Meal will be held on April 29 at the Roann Community Building, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. ROANN COMMUNITY CALENDAR: A reminder that it is time once again to get updates and corrections on the Lions Club community calendar. Those need to be called in by April 30. The calendars are $6.00 each. If your children no longer live at home they will be taken off the calendar unless they too buy a calendar. Please remember that maiden names change and there are also anniversaries to review each year as well. Thank you for keeping the calendar up to date. (From the Roann

Lions Club) ROANN FARMERS MARKET: is set to begin on June 2 and continue on Fridays throughout the summer. If you are interested in being a part of the Farmer’s Market for the summer of 2017, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765998-2863. THE ROANN COVERED BRIDGE Committee is in need of someone to organize the festival arts & crafts show. This would entail checking people in with their crafts, setting up the arts & crafts for display during the festival, enlisting judges and volunteers to sit with the crafts during the open hours at the festival. Crafts are checked out on Saturday evening. Please contact Donna Harman at 765-8335663 for more information or to volunteer. PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Women are sponsoring a craft/vendor bazaar on May 6 from 9 a.m. -3 p.m. There are a variety of crafts for sale. Soup and sandwiches will be served with carry outs available. It will be a great opportunity to shop for mother’s day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Ashley Cordes, Alia Miller, David Shoue, Larry Donaldson, Nancy McCarty, Stephanie Summers, Connie Kramer, Ruth Early, Rylan Schultz, Dawn Hess, Irene Donaldson, and Larry Whitney. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Chip Van Buskirk, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Donaldson, and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Haupert. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at h t t p : / / ro a n n i n . u s / Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@ya hoo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

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The Manchester University Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training along with the College of Business invites you and your child(ren) to participate in the Manchester University Youth Triathlon. The triathlon will be held at Manchester University on April 29th, 2017 and is provided free of charge to help fight childhood obesity and promote physical fitness. Participants will receive a medal, snacks, bike helmet and t-shirt. The event is free. For more information and to register, click here. Run/Walk*Bike*Fitnes s Obstacle Course for Students from K–5: K and 1st graders: Bike 1 Lap / Run .25 miles. 2nd and 3rd graders: Bike 2 Laps / Run .5 miles. 4th and 5th graders: Bike 3 Laps / Run .75 miles. Must bring your own bike. Contact Manchester University for more information or to register. RELAY FOR LIFE: Wabash County has united as one team to fight against cancer and is inviting the community to join the team on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. at the Manchester Community Schools Administration Office. The MCS Admin Office is located at 404 W. Ninth St., North Manchester. Parking is available at the facility or nearby in the MHS parking areas. Opening Ceremonies begin at 11:30 a.m. The American Legion Post 286 Color Guard will present the Colors and Madisyn Schmidt will sing the National Anthem. The Survivor’s recognition will conclude with a lap around the building hallways followed by a luncheon in the auditorium. Live entertainment will include Murphy Wrecks, Mykayla Cynthia Band and Piper Tobias. Special events and activities will be held throughout the day. Check us out on Facebook at Relay for Life Wabash County in North Manchester. PASTOR DAN BINKLEY to share at Victory Christian Fellowship. “Without Faith…” will be the title of Pastor Dan Binkley’s message at Victory Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m. The Rev. Binkley

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has been in ministry over 32 years, recently as senior pastor at North Manchester Missionary Church. His sermon will focus on the importance and blessing of faith in one’s life, and the results and consequences of living without faith - which Hebrews 11:6 says is “impossible to please God without faith.” The public is invited to come hear this encouraging word. Children’s ministry and nursery are available. Victory Christian Fellowship is located at 112 W. Main Street in North Manchester. For further information call 260-982-8357. LADIES TEA: The annual Ladies Tea will be Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the South Pleasant United Methodist Church located 3 miles south of Silver Lake on the west side of State Road 15. Our program will be a celebration of Summer and God’s blessings “Let The Sonshine In”. Sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Please call Lisa Sheehan at 765985-3568 for questions or RSVP. ROTARY CLUB COLLECTING FOR TROOPS: The Rotary Club of North Manchester is requesting needed items for our troops around the world. Drop off sites are at the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 109 N. Market Street, North Manchester Public Library, 405 N. Market Street and United Methodist church, 306 E 2nd Street. Suggested items: Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, cotton swabs, shaving lotion, disposable razors, shampoo, individually packaged tissues. Foot care. Moleskin, medicated foot powder, athlete’sfoot ointment. Cotton socks & underwear. Be sure the garments are made of 100 percent cotton rather than a cotton blend.

Paperback books, current magazines, comic books, word games & puzzles. Crossword puzzles, word searches, jigsaw puzzles. Foam footballs & basketballs, Frisbees, Hacky Sacks, playing cards, yo-yos. Batteries: size AA & D are in high demand. Disposable cameras. Writing materials: notepaper, envelopes, pens, pencils & stamps. Phone cards. Quick protein: energy bars, non-perishable beef jerky or beef summer sausage. Make sure the meat is labeled USDA Beef. Snacks: look for small, hard containers of chips, pretzels & nuts. Avoid bags which may burst under high pressure. Snack cakes, cheese crackers & cookies are in high demand. Candy & gum: gum & other types of candy may soften & become gooey

so send those in plastic zipper-lock bags. A North Manchester Rotarian will pick up the items on the 20th of April and deliver to Michigan City. These items will be added to all items collected by Rotary District 6540, where they will be sorted and packaged for shipping to our troops by the Interact Club at Lake Central High School. IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE SPRING CROSS SHOOTS: The Wabash Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will hold their spring Cross Shoots on Sundays from now until April 30, except for Easter Sunday, April 16. The shoots will begin at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse located at 01439 S. Old SR 13 near Somerset. Meat and cash prizes will be available. The public is

invited. SOUP SUPPER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches takes place on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve lunch call 982-9940. PARTING SHOTS: “It’s not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer. — Albert

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An all you can eat fish and tenderloin dinner will be hosted by the Lagro Park Board on Saturday, April 22 from 3—7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. The cost for this dinner is $9 for adults, $5 for ages 6—12, with ages 5 and under free. U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Earth Day and Recycling” will take place Wednesday, April 19. You and your preschooler will learn about the importance of caring for our planet, items they can recycle, make a craft out of recycled materials and help clean up the pond. 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. and12:30—2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260-468-2127. The event “Teen Trash Bash and Bonfire” will be held at Salamonie Lake on Friday, April 28 from 4—8 p.m. Meet at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center. Bring your friends and show the community what a difference teens can make in the environment. Wabash County and Huntington County youth (and any adults they can recruit) are invited to compete for the most trash collected. Work from 4—7:30 p.m. or 5—8:30 p.m.

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and then return to the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center for a bonfire and hot dog roast. Dress for the event by wearing long pants, heavy shoes, and gloves. Trash bags will be p r o v i d e d . Participants should register on-line or by calling 260-468-2127. National Volunteer Week at Indiana State Parks is April 23—29. From maintaining trails to helping in a nature center, you can celebrate National Volunteer Week by donating your time. Stop by the Salamonie Property Office or Interpretive Center and sign up to help get Salamonie Lake property ready for the upcoming recreation season. Salamonie staff will have suggestions for litter pick-up locations, trail maintenance and other areas on the property that would greatly benefit from volunteer help. For more information call 260468-2127. The Miami Harvest Project Hike will be at Salamonie Lake Saturday, May 6 from 10—11:30 a.m. You are invited to wonder the trails of Salamonie Lake with Miami Plant Tradition Bearer Dani Tippmann. Learn the

names of plants and their traditional Native American uses. For more information call 260-4682127. On Saturday, May 13, two sessions of a “Forest Bathing Walk” will be offered at Salamonie Lake. Enjoy a relaxing morning or afternoon walk in the woods while practicing the Japanese art of Shinrin-Yoku. The Forest Bathing Walks are led by Indiana’s only certified Forest Therapy guide Christy Thomson. The first walk is offered from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is followed by a Forest Bathing presentation until 1:30 p.m. The second walk begins at 12 p.m. with the presentation and the walk beginning at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. There is a cost of $15 per person. Ages 10 and above only, please. Registration is required by calling the Salamonie Interpretive Center at 260-468-2127. 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. The S a l a m o n i e (continued on page 11)

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Lagro Community News Church on Saturday, April 29 from 4—7 p.m. The dinner will include grilled and hand-breaded tenderloins, 2 side dishes, dessert and drinks. The cost for this dinner is $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 6— 12, with children ages 5 and under free. Carry out will be available. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be conducted by Lagro United Methodist Church June 5—9 from 9—11:30 a.m. Mark your calendar to attend Lagro UMC’s version of Maker Fun Factory. Kids will become hands on inventors while they discover that they are lovingly designed by God. Vacation Bible School is for ages 4 through 12, (junior high and high school aged kids are welcome to lead groups of younger kids to each station). Snacks will be provided. The cost is free. There is no early registration, however it is asked that kids fill out an emergency contact form and bring it with them on the first day. Forms can be picked up at Lagro UMC, The Junction, The Lagro Community Building, or by emailing rosskami@msdwc.k12.in.us. 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 conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. 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 ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Life takes courage and that comes in many forms. We all go through tough times in this journey we call life. There are just too many highs and lows on the path of life. I realized a long time ago that tennis is the perfect vehicle to teach young players the many life lessons that can help them be champions on the court and also champions in life. Courage is a core value that is often over looked or not given much thought. The sport of tennis gives players the opportunity to face adversity and battle through tough times; to finish a task even when the outcome might not be in their favor, to not give up. It takes courage to walk on a tennis court

Todd completes apprenticeship program Wabash and the surrounding area.”

By The Paper staff Charles Todd has finished his four-year class for The United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship program for plumbing. With this achievement he can now take the Indiana state exam for Plumbing Contractors License to complete his goal. In the next few years there will be very few licensed plumbers around because of the lack of company’s training and encouraging young people to pursue this field, according to Tim Jones. “We at Jones Contracting would like to congratulate Charles for his

Charles Todd shows off his certificate. Photo provided achievement,” he said. “We have two other Yong men that are starting their four-year program next fall. We have been very fortunate to

have a group of guys constantly looking to gain knowledge to better them self. This will no doubt make us a stronger company for you the people of

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RDA ruling is a win-win The decision by the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Agency to fund a portion of the Wabash River Trail from Lagro to Wabash was a win-win for all involved. It was a win for WRT supporters, obviously, because it now stands to receive $941,031.28 to work on the trail. It was a win for WRT opponents because the RDA’s decision is forcing the trail committee to meet with them, something opponents have been hoping for from the start. In its decision, the RDA board ordered the WRT to have at least two public hearings on the trail, as well as to consider input from the various interest groups in the community concerned with the trail, as well as having a final route secured before it will receive funds. What has not been decided is how long of a time frame the WRT committee has to meet these requirements. One RDA member suggested six months, but others felt that was too long of a time period. A more realistic time frame, both for proponents and opponents, would be 45 to 60 days to accomplish these goals. The sooner it is done, the sooner the WRT receives its money. Likewise, the sooner it is done, the sooner opponents will know exactly what is being done along the trail. It would behoove WRT officials to be open and upfront with the public about the trail. Some would argue that has not

been the case from the start. For example, WRT officials have consistently said that the exact route of the proposed 33-mile trail has not been set. Yet in a public notice form completed April 7 and sent to property owners along the trail in the Lagro area, the WRT says the trail will travel north of the Wabash River from Huntington County, through Wabash County and into Miami County. It is these type of things that have many of the public leery. Perhaps RDA Chair Bob Marshall summed it up best, when he said it is up to both opponents and proponents to meet and iron out their differences. That means both sides must be willing to meet with open minds and, if necessary, compromise. As Marshall noted, the definition of a compromise is “a decision that no one likes but you learn to live with it.” We encourage the WRT committee schedule the public meetings soon and further encourage both sides, as we have said before, come with open minds and be willing to listen and have a thoughtful and productive dialogue. As Marshall said when the RDA board met in Wabash on April 11, projects such as this are community driven and “they take the consensus, they take the planning, they take the thought process of all of you in the county.” And that is what has been missing throughout this entire process.

It’s time for term limits Dear Editor: Instead of protesting and rioting these people should get their heads out of a very dark hole and try to see some light. Spending your time hating someone that is trying to help you would be like shooting yourself in the foot; it makes no sense. Illegals make more money per year than people on S o c i a l Security and more than some that are working. It is time to enforce our immigrtion laws and get rid of this anchor baby law. This country, state and federal, spend about $113 billion per year keeping illegals. The wall could be built for about $45 billion. Not hard to see what to do. We also have too many give-away policies. When our forefathers started their western movement, there was not a government store every 15 miles to hand out food, water and money to ensure you would make the trip. You worked to get what you needed. Also, I would like to know who decided the U.S. is responsible for policing and supporting the entire world? Giving equality to everyone does not mean everyone will work equially; this is the communistic ideology. It does not work. If we don’t get rid of partisan politics this county is going to stay on this slippery slope and end up on a road to end our world as we know it. We sent people to washington to represent not just their parties. What one sise wants the other is against and vice versa. This has to stop, and the only way to do it is vote out all those lifetime politicians and put on term limits. This may be our country’s epitaph, “Nothing Lasts Forever.” -- Red Hapner, Wabash

Become a blood donor Dear Editor: Please join us for our next blood drive on Thursday, April 27, at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckly St., in North Manchester. Thehours are from noon until 6 p.m. If you don’t have a scheduled appointment, you may call 800-4483543 to make one or walk-ins are always welcome. Please bring your donor card or some other form of positive identification. Without one of these you will not be eligible to donate. Sixteen year olds are now eligible to donate in Indiana if they have a consent form from the Red Cross which is signed by their parent. Please plan to attend this drive and help those who are ineed of blood. Remember, you can be a regular donor and give every eight weeks. -Donna Renicker, North Manchester

13 North Miami FFA members place in contest Retired firefighters to meet May 4

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DENVER — On Friday March 17, the North Miami FFA participated in the District VI Leadership Contest held at Southern Wells High School. The contest consisted of many different categories focusing on leadership development. North Miami finished the day placing very well, placing second as a team out of 15 schools as well as having many highly ranked individuals. Lucretia Eckrote placed first individually, qualifying for the state competition at Purdue University this June. Hannah McVay gave a demonstration of the FFA Creed and placed second. Sarah Eckrote and Emily Gipson placed third overall in Ag Management, demonstrating how to properly build a calf barn. Blake Sadowsky competed in Ag Sales selling a calf bander. Trey Mettler and Gavin Dyson placed 3rd in Animal Science, demonstrating how to humanely

By The Paper staff Wabash retired firefighters will meet at 7 p.m. May 4

Showing off their awards are (front, from left) Olivia Kuhn, Nathan Winters, Lucretia Eckrote; Kate Cobler (second row, from left), Emily Gipson, Sarah Eckrote, Maggie Working, Makinze France, Michaela Stiver, Noah Pfaffenbach, Bailey Keim; Hannah McVay (back row, from left), Abby Pfaffenbach, Blake Sadowsky, Eilee Deniston, David Beck, Trey Mettler, Gavin Dyson, Jessa Wilhelm. Photo provided euthanize a sick tiger. Michaela Stiver competed in Food Science, demonstrating how to make ice cream. Maggie Working earned third place for her Horticulture demonstration, showing how to properly transplant a flower. Noah Pfaffenbach placed third overall in Ag Mechanics demonstrating how to properly changing a grease gun. Eilee Denistion and David

Beck earned second place overall in Natural Resources by demonstrating how to extract honey from a bee hive. Abby Pfaffenbach placed second in Plant and Soil Science by demonstrating a soil test, showing how no till has more benefits than tilled soil. Kate Cobler earned second place in Essay, she wrote an essay about the benefits of organic farming. Trey Mettler compet-

ed in Freshman Extemporaneous speaking, he wrote an speech about how to convince a person to join FFA. Lucretia Eckrote placed second in Extemporaneous speaking. Olivia Kuhn competed in Public Speaking, she wrote and presented a speech about the challenges of organic farming. Hannah McVay placed third in Freshman Public

Speaking, she wrote and presented a speech about International Agriculture. Nathan Winters, Jessa Wilhelm, Bailey Keim, and Makinze France competed and placed 3rd on the Agriculture quiz bowl team. Lucretia Eckrote placed third in job interview, she also placed first in L e a d e r s h i p Ambassador earning her a spot at the state contest.

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By The Paper staff A farewell reception is planned from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, for the Rev. Marvin Parrish, pastor of the Apostolic Church of Wabash.

The Rev. Parrish has served at the church for 42 ½ years, from October 1973 to March 2015. He is relocating to North Carolina to be with his daughters and grandchildren.

Beacon Credit Union recently donated $244.90 and supplies to the Wabash County Animal Shelter donated supplies consisted of paper towels, dog food, cat food, cat litter and bleach. The shelter is a non-profit organization that is very proud of the animals they adopt out. All

animals are spayed or neutered before being released to their forever homes. Officials also strive to keep their adoption prices low in cost so the animals spend a minimal time in the shelter as they believe the focus should be on finding loving homes for the animals. Volunteers are always welcome at WCAS where you can socialize the ani-

mals or assist in cleaning the shelter. The contribution will help Wabash County Animal Shelter be able to purchase additional necessities needed for the care of the animals. Beacon Credit Union proudly supports the Wabash County Animal Shelter and its efforts to provide dogs and cats with a place they can call home.

Mr. & Mrs. Gareth Rodman Mr. & Mrs. Gareth “Buck” Rodman will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on April 23, 2017. Rodman and the former Louise Sizemore were married at the First Methodist Church in South Whitley. An open house is planned at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Phi Delt building, 242 S. Huntington St. The event is given by their daughter, Jill and Josh Manns and their grandchildren, all of Rochester.

to discuss this year’s retiree picnic. The meeting will be at the north side fire station.

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Rose Mr. & Mrs. Gene Rose will be honored at an open house from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017, for their 25th wedding anniversary. Rose and the former Sue Jenkins were married in their home on May 2, 1992, by Herb Hughs. Rose is retired from General Motors, while Mrs. Rose is retired from White’s Residential and Family Services. The couple’s children are Beverly Bowman, Marion; Angie Combs, Peru; Gene (Jenny) Rose II, Wabash; Fay

Wandersee, Wabash; Donald (Ashley) Rose, LaFontaine; Kyle Kerr, Wabash, and Keri (Greg) Hammons, Austin. They also have 22 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. The couple requests that gifts be omitted.

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The Urbana spring clean up date has changed to April 29. There will be a dumpster and Lions Club members at the Urbana ball field near the pavilion from 8 a.m. to mid afternoon. The Wabash County Solid Waste Management Office (in the old REMC Building) will be open to accept tires. There will be a flatbed trailer to transport appliances to the recycling center. No brush will be taken. YOKE PARISH WOMEN’S GUILD: President Brenda Eads opened the April meeting at Carla Krom’s home with prayer. Roll call asked each member present to guess how many pieces of candy were in a jar. Dawn Mattern won the jar of candy. The treasurer and card reports were given by Eileen Weck and Helen Dawes. The May meeting will be a birthday party for Guild members with Mary Earle as the hostess. The date and time will be announced later. Members discussed visitation. Hilda Wilcox and Kitty Baer will prepare the baskets for the visitation. The date and time for this will also be announced later. The Guild members will be furnishing the food for Lillian Maurer’s auction at the Gary Wilcox farm May 7. Brenda Eads and Carla Krom hosted the “Make a Deal” game. The participants were selected based on the piece of paper (you win- # or sad face with hair, etc.) in the plastic Easter egg they selected. The contestants chose a bag and could keep it or give it to another person and then select another bag. Kitty Baer won the final BIG DEAL (continued on page 16)

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Thanks to Terry Krom who provided the valet service. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on April 12: Anne Belle, Helen Dawes, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Phil and Jan Weck, Eileen Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, John and Darla Eads, Phil and Jan Weck and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast. The group will meet on April 19 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Alma Devore, Pastor Wade, Larry Meyer, Esther Wagner, Craig and Carolyn Winegardner, Todd Eiler, Nancy and Harold Christie, Richard Miller, Gladys Hall, Jane Winebrenner, and

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City’s animal shelter contract heads to Board of Works By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A fee for service contract for the Wabash County Animal Shelter will be sent to the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety. The Wabash City Council reviewed the contract Monday night, April 10, before voting 5-1 to send it to the Board of Works. Council member Mitch Figert cast the lone dissenting vote. Under the agreement, the city will give the shelter up to $32,700 to cover spay and neuter costs as well as medical supplies for animals housed at the shelter. In the agreement, the shelter agrees “to furnish such facilities and equipment, as it has available, for the housing, shelter, care, reclaim, adoption of all dogs, cats and other domestic animals which are impounded by the city.” It also agrees to “investigate within the limits of the city all complaints of cruelty, abuse, mistreatment and neglect of animals as referred to it by the proper officials of the city.” The shelter, the agreement continues, “will regularly patrol the city so as to provide ‘dog catcher’ services and the shelter will pick up and transport any dog between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 a.m., seven days a week, except in excep-

tional circumstances such as, by way of example, dog bites, vicious or injured animals.” Under the agreement, the shelter also must “keep complete records of each animal received or collected, the date and place where it was received or collected, and the date of reclaim, adoption or euthanasia, upon request, to supply copies of those records to the city.” The city will pay the shelter directly, upon submission of bills and invoices for specific services, and the shelter will pay to its various service suppliers. Monday night was the first time shelter officials saw a copy of the agreement. This is the second time Figert has voted against providing funds to the animal shelter. He cast the lone dissenting vote last year, as well. “I think there are a lot of unanswered questions when you look through that agreement,” he said. “I do like this approach, but I may not be ready to allocate that amount of funds to the animal shelter, and would have liked to have some more clarification from them on what they are doing and what their responsibilities are to the city.” The Board of Works will likely consider the measure when it meets on April 20.

Salamonie to host senior lunch By The Paper staff “Millie: The Pioneer Granny Doctor” will be the featured program for the next Salamonie Senior Luncheon at Salamonie Interpretive Center, May 1. Millie will be portrayed by Laura Whiteleather, an interpretive naturalist with Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. The character of Millie will take participants back to a time when doctors were few and far between. Pioneers depended on knowledge of medicinal plants passed down from generations to

help relieve symptoms from illness. The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. A main dish of BBQ chicken will be provided. Guests are asked to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation is accepted. Reservations may be made by calling 260468-2127. Park entrance fees of $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle will apply. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center is at Salamonie Lake, 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews.

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Spring Break crafts draw families together: The Honeywell Foundation’s venues throughout Wabash hosted Spring Break Bash Monday, April 3, through Thursday, April 6. While the Historic Eagles Theatre hosted free movies and the Charley Creek Gardens hosted a nature walk, the Honeywell Center provided youth with an opportunity to craft and learn. Local artist Candie Cooper McCoart led several art projects that introduced children to Native American culture. Travis Bowsher (fourth from right) assisted his daughter Eleanor, 4, with tracing a Zuni Tribe bear while grandmother Paige McClure looks on as she holds Ava Bowsher, 1. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Relay for Life is Saturday By The Paper staff Wabash County has united as one team to fight against cancer and is inviting the community to join the team for this year’s Relay for Life of Wabash County in North Manchester as they come together to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and their search for a cure. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Manchester Community Schools Administration Office, located at 404 W. Ninth St., in North Manchester. Parking is available at the facility or nearby in the Manchester High School parking lots. The theme for the 2017 Relay for Life is “Celebrating our Super Heroes,” to honor the heroic battle of those fighting or who have fought the battle against

cancer and the caregivers who have stood beside them. O p e n i n g Ceremonies will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the MCS Administration Offices Auditorium. The ceremony will include the presentation of the flag by the American Legion Post 286 and the National Anthem sung, by Madisyn Schmidt. Guest speaker Jessica Mix, who is currently in the fight against breast cancer and undergoing chemo treatments, plans to share words of inspiration during the ceremony. Chemo treatments take an enormous toll on the body, and plans may change as the event draws near. A special lap for survivors and their caregivers will be held at the conclusion of the opening ceremonies. The survivors and their care-

giver will be honored with a luncheon in the Auditorium at noon. Relay for Life teams from the Wabash County community and M a n c h e s t e r University will host events, food booths and games throughout the day to raise funds. Teams will be located in the gymnasium. The walking track will be indoors as team members circle the hallways and go through the gym and around the Survivors Luncheon and auditorium. Participants and visitors can bid on items in a silent auction from 1-5 p.m. in the Media Center, located just off the walking track. Other events in the 2017 Relay will include tug-of-war between County Fire and Public Safety personnel at 3 p.m.,

scavenger hunts at noon and 5 p.m., and the Road to Recovery Race at 4:30 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided from eight bands and musicians, including Murphy Wrecks at 2 p.m., Mykayla Cynthia Band from M a n c h e s t e r University at 3:30 p.m., Kim Galligan at 6:30 p.m. and Piper Tobias at 9 p.m. All entertainment will be in the Auditorium. Remembrance Ceremonies begin at 6 p.m. with the Messages to Heaven balloon launch. The L u m i n a r i a Ceremony will be at 8 p.m. and will include the reading of names and lighting of luminaria. Visitors are encouraged to purchase remembrance balloons and Luminaria throughout the day. C l o s i n g Ceremonies begin at 10 p.m.

Gallery G features work by Jim Scott From the MU News Bureau Artist Jim Scott presents an exhibition of paintings through Sept. 11 at Gallery G at the North Manchester campus of Manchester University. The vibrant palette of “Remembrance” is inspired by his travels to the Caribbean Islands and hiking trips in state parks.

Also included in the show are large acrylic works in the style of “fantasy realism,” taking the old masters’ subject matter and reworking it in a contemporary form. The artist’s reception is 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the gallery that is on the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on East Street. The exhibit and reception are free and open to

the public. Gallery G hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays when classes are in session. Appointments are available. For more information, contact Ejenobo Oke, MU director of galleries, at 260-982-5334 or eroke@manchester.edu. A St. Louis, Mo., native, Scott began at the Chicago Academy

of Fine Arts in 1962 and after graduating was art director in advertising at Marshall Fields for 15 years, while continuing to take classes. Pursuing his art career, he exhibited in several galleries in the Chicago area. In 1976, Scott moved to Rochester, but continued to exhibit in Chicago and other Midwest cities.

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Mayor Scott Long presents a proclamation to Wabash Musicale president Eileen Dye. Looking on are (from left) Susie Jones, Carolyn Eppley and Judy Ward. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Wabash Musicale celebrates 50th anniversary on April 25 By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash Musicale will celebrate its 50th anniversary with its spring concert on Tuesday, April 25, also known as Wabash Musicale Day. Mayor Scott Long signed a proclamation that dedicated the day to the musical group at the Wabash City Council meeting on Monday, April 10. “Whereas music is often referred to as the universal language,” Long said, “whereas music is the language of the spirit and keeps us in touch with our emotions, allowing us to be human and wellrounded individuals … whereas Wabash Musicale was founded to encourage and develop the musical talents of its members and to stimulate musical culture in Wabash, whereas Wabash Musicale has provided performance opportunities to women in Wabash for the past 50 years. “Therefore I, Scott Long, Mayor of Wabash, declare Tuesday, April 25, as Wabash Musicale Day in honor of the 50th golden anniversary of the organization.” On April 25, the women of Wabash Musicale will present “An Evening with Musicale” and invite the public to enjoy this year’s song collection. The majority of the program will be the musicale chorus under the direction of Carolyn Eppley with S u s a n Vanlandingham and Eileen Dye as accompanists. Chorus numbers include “Alleluja” from the Motet “Exsultate, jubilate” by Mozart and “I Would Weave a Song

for You” by Geoffrey O’Hara, both of which were performed on the first public musicale program when the group started in 1967. Additional chorale numbers are “If Ever I Would Leave You” from “Camelot” by Lerner and Loewe; “What a Wonderful World” by George David Weiss and Bob Thiele, arranged by Roy Ringwald; “Amazing Grace,” text by John Newton, arranged by John Coates, Jr.; ”Great Day” by Billy Rose, Edward Eliscu, Vincent Youmans, arranged by Roy Ringwald; “My Fair Lady” medley by Lerner and Loewe; and “The Awakening” by Joseph Martin. The program will also include a piano and organ duet performed by Eppley and Minda Lehman, a vocal quartet comprised of Beth Perkins, Susan Keefer, Sue Gray and Dye, an organ solo by Vanlandingham, a clarinet duet performed by Sarah See and Barbara Biehl, a piano trio with Peggy Coppler, Judy Ward, and Dye, and a vocal solo by Coppler. The group got its start in October 1966 when Mrs. Phil Magner, Mrs. Robert Jensen, and Mrs. William Warshauer gathered at the home of Mrs. Magner to get plans formulated to organize a club similar to Marion’s Lyric Club, according to the organization. A meeting took place at the Presbyterian Church in November 1966 with 20 interested women. The first officers elected were Evelyn Magner as president, Jan Jensen as vice president, and June Brady as secretary/treasurer.

On Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1967, the group’s first organized meeting and program took place. The purpose for the organization was to give area musicians a stimulus to keep up their music skills and to provide opportunities not otherwise available to perform different types of music, according to a Wabash Musicale press release. The group’s charter members include Eppley, Marilyn Ford, Jensen, Susie Jones, and Jo Wade. In the 50 years that Wabash Musicale has been organized, 118 active and honorary members have performed with and for each other. Today there are 25 active performing members, (continued on page 20)

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Wabash Musicale members include (front row, from left) Judy Ward, Sue Gray, Kae Gifford, Kris Stephens, Susie Jones, (second row, from left) Margie Gillespie, Eileen Dye, Peggy Coppler, Pat Cassiday, Sarah See, (third row, from left) Barb Eppley, Mary Williams, Susan Keefer, Norma Trump, (fourth row, from left) Bettie Miller, Carolyn Eppley, Susan Vanlandingham, Kathy Grandstaff, (fifth row, from left) Luvernia Wilson, Connie Doud and Beth Perkins. Photo by Emma Rausch

Author speaks to MCS students By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — Author and Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka visited with Manchester Community Schools students on April 12. He spent an entire day speaking to students in all grade levels about his journey to becoming a published author. The Strauss Families of North Manchester sponsored his visit. Krosoczka has written and illustrated more than 30 books, ranging from children’s books, to graphic novels, to middlegrade novels. He is a New York Times BestSelling author/illustrator and is best known for his “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series. A few of his other titles include, “Punk Farm,” “Good Night, Monkey Boy” and the “Platypus Police Squad” series. During his presentations, Krosoczka chronicled his lifelong passion for illustrating and creating stories. He spoke about

his years in grade school, high school, and college and how his creativity and talent continued to grow due to dedication and hard work. Krosoczka emphasized the importance of education, persistence, and following one’s dream. He explained how the difficult challenge of having his first books rejected multiple times led him to great success by never giving up and continuing to constantly practice. He encouraged all students by saying, “Work hard and remember you are all authors, too.” Manchester’s relationship with Krosoczka began a few months ago when he agreed to be a featured author for the Read-It-Global program. Read-It-Global is a Manchester Community Schools reading initiative that also has a worldwide reach. The goal of the program is to connect authors and readers and provide a platform for them to inter-

act and share their reading experience. Authors and readers from all over the world can be a part of the Read-It-Global community and connect through the Re a d I t G l o b a l . c o m website and through Twitter by using #readitglobal. M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools’ Media Specialist Bethany Hall, along with Amy Acree, the director of the North

Manchester Public Library, started ReadIt-Global in 2015. Since its inception, there have been 11 featured authors on the Read-It-Global website. This program gives readers a chance to not only interact with very successful authors, it also inspires many of them to pursue their passion for books and strive to someday be successful authors themselves.

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Laketon Auxiliary to host USO fundraiser By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com LAKETON — The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary is

hosting a Yellow Ribbon Event from noon-5 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at the Pleasant Township Fire Department,

located at 10459 N. Ogden Rd. in Laketon. The event is to raise funds to support the USO of

Indiana, an organization that supports military service members by helping them stay “connected to family, home and country,” according to its mission statement. The event was planned by Miriam Linkenhoker, the Laketon Auxiliary’s vice president and financial chairman. Linkenhoker said that the event begins at noon with an opening ceremony, and will feature a representative from the USO at 12:30 p.m. The Wabatucky Shooters band will take the stage at 1 p.m. to provide entertainment. There will also be games for children, and a craft table where they can write

letters or draw pictures to be sent to service members from the area who are deployed. Refreshments will be available, as well as information about what the Auxiliary is and how to join and various vendor booths. Additionally, the Auxiliary will be selling raffle tickets for an item hand crafted by a veteran at the Indiana Veterans’ Home, as well as donations from area businesses. “A lot of people, they think the USO is like those programs at Christmas, where you just go over and sing. It’s more than that. They help transition the troops back; they’ve

got a reading program; of course they supply snacks and drinks and stuff to our troops, they make them feel a little bit more like they’re at home,” Linkenhoker said. Various programs through the USO include Oxygen Stronger Families, which helps military couples strengthen their relationships, and United Through Reading, which allows troops to record themselves reading children’s stories for their children to watch while the service member is deployed, according to Linkenhoker. A u x i l i a r y President Tina James added that they also help the service members

overseas. “My son has been to Afghanistan twice. On their base in Afghanistan, the USO had a location there so that they were able to come in and use Internet and contact their families, things like that that they wouldn’t necessarily be able to do,” she said. Event attendees can also pick up yellow ribbons to show support for veterans. “This is just a chance for people to give back to the troops. There’s a lot of them out there that want to help our troops, but they don’t know what to do or how to do it. This is their chance,” Linkenhoker said.

Gallery G features work by Jim Scott From the MU News Bureau Artist Jim Scott presents an exhibition of paintings through Sept. 11 at Gallery G at the North Manchester campus of M a n c h e s t e r University. The vibrant palette of “Remembrance” is inspired by his travels to the Caribbean Islands and hiking trips in state parks.

public. Gallery G hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays when classes are in s e s s i o n . Appointments are available. For more information, contact Ejenobo Oke, MU director of galleries, at 260-982-5334 or eroke@manchester.edu. A St. Louis, Mo., native, Scott began at the Chicago Academy of Fine

Arts in 1962 and after graduating was art director in advertising at Marshall Fields for 15 years, while continuing to take classes. Pursuing his art career, he exhibited in several galleries in the Chicago area. In 1976, Scott moved to Rochester, but continued to exhibit in Chicago and other Midwest cities.

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Road 235, about 2 miles southeast of Vallonia, A foresterled hike starts at 4 p.m. For more information, call 812-3583464. Owen-Putnam SF, Wednesday, May 17, 37 p.m. at the property office. The office is 5 miles west of Spencer and less than 1 mile north of State Road 46. For more information, call 812-8292462. Greene-Sullivan SF, Thursday, June 29, 2-6 p.m., at the property office. The office is on State Road 159, about 1.5 miles south of Dugger. For more information, call 812648-2810. Selmier SF will have a booth at the Jennings County Fair, July 3-8. The fair is on State Road 3, about 3.5 mile north of North Vernon. Call the property at 812-346-2286 to find out dates and times the booth will be manned. Martin SF will have a booth at the Martin County Fair, July 1418. The fairground is on U.S. 50, about 2 miles east of Loogootee. Call the property at 812-2473491 to find out dates

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Learn about the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” with Indiana’s only certified forest therapy guide at a special event at Salamonie Lake on May 13. Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is said to to relax the body and mind, and boost the immune system. Forest-bathing walks begin at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center and run from 9 a.m. to noon and again from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. A presentation runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. Participants in either walking session are invited to bring their own bag lunch to eat during the presentation.

The cost for participating in one of the walks is $15 per person. Mothers and daughters who register together will receive a discounted rate of $25 in honor of Mother’s Day, May 14. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services group. Space is limited. Registration is required by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center is at Salamonie Lake, 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews.

program. “These open houses provide Hoosiers with a chance to receive first-hand information about how state forests provide diverse wildlife habitat, forest products and recreational opportunities,” State Forester John Seifert said. “They also allow us to receive valuable feedback from our neighbors and users about state forest management. I encourage everyone who has an interest to participate.” Events and open houses are (all times are Eastern): Morgan-Monroe SF and Yellowwood SF, Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Yellowwood property office. The office is 7 miles southwest of Nashville, off State Road 46. Forester-led hikes will start at 10:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 812-9887845. J a c k s o n W a s h i n g t o n SF/Starve Hollow SRA, Tuesday, May 16, 2-5 p.m., at the Starve Hollow Forest Education Center. The center is off State

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Angela “Angi” Douglass, 46

Vietnam veteran

May 23, 1970 – April 10, 2017

Harold D. Warford, 78 Retired from Maco Corp.

April 19, 2017

Paul Nichols, 69

Restoration Christian Church member

Angela Ann “Angi” Douglass, 46, of LaFontaine, died at 8:35 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home. She was born May 23, 1970, in Fort Wayne, to William Burchett Sr. and Marjorie (Muzzillo) Weaver. Angi was a 1988 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Chuck Douglass in Wabash on April 21, 1999. She worked in accounts receivable at Wabash Alloys several years. Angi attends the Restoration Christian Church and was a member of the Tuesday and Thursday Night Bowling Leagues. She enjoyed Hallmark movies, bowling, HGTV, knitting, and especially loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Chuck Douglass of LaFontaine; six children, Brianne Simmons, Danielle Long, and Tyler Long, all of Wabash, Phil (Tonya) Douglass of Warsaw, Nick Douglass, and Taylor Mollett, both of Wabash; mother, Marjorie Weaver of Wabash; two brothers, William (Linette) Burchett, Jr. of Wabash, and Greg (Wendy) Burchett of Fort Wayne, Indiana; stepsisters and stepbrother, Deb (Russ) Waldon and Doug Weaver, both of Wabash, Janet Skole of Lansing, Mich., and Mary Lou Schuler of San Lorenzo, Calif.; several grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, William Burchett, Sr., her stepfather, James Weaver, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 14, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Wade Allen officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Angi may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Paul Nichols, 69, North Manchester, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Paul was born on Feb. 13, 1948, in Sarah Ann, W.Va., to Willie and Polly (Maynard) Nickels. On Feb. 1, 1983, he married Janice Lochner. He was a member of North Manchester United Methodist Church, North Manchester. While serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, he earned the Army Commendation Medal. He was a lifetime member of the N.R.A. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was very active and interested in physical fitness and enjoiyed working out at the Manchester Community Pool. He loved serving God on missionary trips with his church. He is survived by his wife, Janice Nichols, North Manchester; daughters, Pamela (Jerry) Warren, Laketon, Felicia Womack, Pierceton, and Jessica (Rik) Schannep, Warsaw; stepsons, Cameron Lochner, North Manchester, and Dustan (Amy) Lochner, Huntington; brothers, Dan (Minnie) Nickels, Sarah Ann, W.Va., Charles Nickels, Sarah Ann, W.Va, David (Nancy) Nickels, Sarah Ann, W.Va., Chet Nickels, Sarah Ann, W.Va., and Jack Nickels, North Manchester, IN; sisters, Connie (Gary) Nester, Laurel Fork, Va., and Colleen (Jeff) Weimann, Urbana; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Lloyd and Terry Nichols, and one sister, Genny Reedy, are deceased. Family and friends may call Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester. Services will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester. Pastor Mark Eastway will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Paul Nichols, memorial contributions may be made to North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East 2nd Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Nichols family, go to mckeemortuary.com.

Oct. 27, 1938 – April 11, 2017 Harold D. Warford, 78, of Wabash, passed away at 6:18 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on Oct. 27, 1938, in Huntington. Harold married Maxine Ricks on Jan. 31, 1987; she survives. He retired from Maco Corp of Huntington. Harold was a member of Church of Christ at Treaty Along with his wife, Maxine; he is survived by daughters, Debbie Pohler and Deann Patrick both of Huntington; stepson, Travis Ricks of Lillington, N.C.; brothers, Bev Warford of Wabash, and Carl Warford of Fort Wayne; sister, Jessie Smart of Bippus; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Danny Warford. Visitation and services were Friday, April 14, 2017, at Church of Christ at Treaty, 6793 S. 50 E. Wabash, with Minister Ryan Weaver. Burial will be at a later date. Preferred memorials are directed to American Lung Association, P.O. Box 7000, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8001. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Toni L. Flohr, 74 Jan. 22, 1944 – April 5, 2017

Toni L. Flohr, 74, was born Jan. 22, 1944, and passed away on April 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Roy and Jessie Prickett, and her brother, James Flohr. She is survived by her significant other, William Maurer; her three children, Raymond Garrett Jr., Mark Garrett and Kelly Hyden; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. There will be a get together for family and friends at 1 p.m. April 22, 2017, at 4048 S 100 N, Wabash.

Joyce Ann Grimm, 76 Enjoyed traveling Oct. 5, 1940 – April 10, 2017

Joyce Ann Grimm, 76, of Wabash, died at 2 p.m., Monday, April 10, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 5, 1940, in Bunker Hill, to William and Nellie (Dalton) Bartrum. Joyce married Larry Grimm in Wabash on Oct. 22, 1955; he died July 13, 2013. She was a homemaker. Joyce enjoyed her grandchildren, bowling, traveling, and cooking. She is survived by two children, Rick (Monica) Grimm of Wabash, and Jackie Ann (Dan Finnegan) Grimm of Marion; three grandchildren, Shawn Grimm of Peru, Jessica Slagal of Marion, and Nick Wibel of Wabash; five great-grandchildren, Alec Whitaker and Kyler Chapman, both of Wabash, Laila Grimm of Kokomo, Kendall Tigler and Keagan Wibel, both of Roann. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, with Fred Hughes officiating. Friends may call 10 - 11 a.m., at the cemetery. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Joyce may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Thelma Upham, 96 Born in North Manchester Dec. 19, 1920 – March 23, 2017

Thelma (Kennedy) Upham, 96, passed away March 23, 2017, in Milwaukee, Ore. She was born Dec. 19, 1920, in North Manchester, to Silas and Edith (Lehmer) Kennedy. She married Glenn Upham in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 10, 1979. He survives, along with a sister, Pauline Miller, North Manchester, a granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of live took place Sunday, April 2, 2017, in Milwaukee.

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Janice Sprinkle, 74 Enjoyed camping

DNR plans to save some ash trees for future generations At least some ash trees in Indiana will survive the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) invasion if a DNR initiative is successful.   The agency is using chemical treatments to protect large specimens of ash trees in areas unaffected so far by EAB. The project includes trees in Turkey Run State Park and in several nature preserves.   “We are hoping to save these awe inspiring monarchs of the forest for everyone to continue to enjoy,” said John Bacone, director of DNR Division of Nature Preserves.   Candidate trees were identified and tagged by staff from DNR Nature P r e s e r v e s . Treatments will take place this spring and will include at least a few specimens of all ash species found in Indiana: white, black, blue, green and pumpkin ash.

EAB is a nonnative insect that has killed almost all mature ash trees in the northern twothirds of Indiana. The invasion is advancing south. Without intervention, all ash trees in the state will likely die.   Saving ashes from EAB will require commitment. They must be treated every two to three years. Once the EAB “killing wave” passes through, and most ash trees are gone, treatments may not need to be as frequent.   The reasons for saving at least some large ash trees are several, according to Phil Marshall, forest pest specialist with DNR divisions of Forestry and Entomology& Plant Pathology. One of the most important is that female ash trees that are saved can serve as a seed source for EAB-resistant ash breeding efforts. Some hope that breeding efforts, combined with poten-

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Janice Sue Sprinkle, 74, Greentown, died at 10:09 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Kokomo. She was born in Wabashon June 17, 1942, to Leonard Clinton and Margaret ( Shambaugh) Johnson. She married David R. Sprinkle on Jan. 1, 1964, in Wabash. He survives. Also surviving are her children; Lisa (Charles) Mikesell, North Manchester, Kelly (Carl) Smith, Wabash and Toni (Robert) Russell, Kokomo; grandchildren; Chad Heck, Indianapolis, Trent (Lindsay) Heck, North Manchester, Ashlee (Nick) Sparlin, Kokomo, Danielle (Brent) Swan, LaFontaine, April Richmond, Kokomo and Skyler Smith, Wabash; great-grandchildren; Tyler Heck, Jaydan Simmons, Parker Heck, Colten, Brennan and Anna Swan, Kadie, Cali and Alyce Sparlin and Demarcus Richmond; a brother, Jay (Sheila) Johnson and special friends for over 40 years George and Evelyn Shifflett. Mrs. Sprinkle was a homemaker. She loved camping, reading and online gaming. She loved to travel across the country on their motorcycle and in the fifth wheel for month’s at a time. She adored her family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home 112 E. Main St., Greentown. Pastor Troy Burnett and Darren Chittick There will a private burial in Grant Memorial Park cemetery Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.hasler-stout.com

tial developments to keep EAB populations in check, may lead to the re-establishment of ash trees throughout its range.    For some, the chance to see these large trees in years to come is reason enough.   “The big ash trees that one sees when walking the trails at Turkey Run State Park and Big Walnut Nature Preserve are inspiring, and we hope we can help them remain there going forward,” Bacone said.

Velma L. Clark, 95

Guinevere Brisbin, 94

June 17, 1942 – April 16, 2017

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Guinevere Jane Brisbin, 94, of Wabash, died at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 19, 1922, in Tyrone, Pa., to Glen and Mabel Stonebreaker. She married James McCoy Brisbin in the parsonage of the Columbia Avenue Methodist Church in Tyrone; he died Oct. 26, 1987. She is survived by two sons, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Velma L. Clark, 95, of Indianapolis, went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Jan. 20, 2017, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She married Derrel H. Clark on Aug. 23, 1944; he passed away Aug. 5, 1984. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, two sisters, 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Services are at 2 p.m. April 22, 2017, at Owensboro Memorial Gardens, Owensboro, Ky. McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, handled arrangements.

Linda Davidson, 64 Worked as CNA

Phil Enyeart, 90

Sept. 30, 1952 – April 8, 2017

Longtime teacher & coach June 8, 1926 – April 9, 2017 Phil Lagene Enyeart, 90, North Manchester, passed away on April 9, 2017, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. Phil was born on June 8, 1926, to Garrett Lee and Truth Pauline (Ogden) Enyeart in Liberty Mills. On March 2, 1951 Phil married Carolyn Slack. She passed away on December 13, 2005. I Phil is survived by two daughters, a brother and three grandchildren. Visitation will be April 21, 2017 from 2-8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Services will be April 22, 2017, at 11 a.m. with one hour of calling prior to the start of the service at North Manchester United Methodist Church, North Manchester. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Linda Jane Davidson, 64, of rural Van Buren, died on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at 12:15 a.m. at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1952, in Huntington County. Surviving are her husband, a son, two daughters, eight grandchildren, three sisters. Visitation was Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren. Visitation and services were Thursday, April 13, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial was in the Van Buren Cemetery in Van Buren.

Robert Dean Coldren Funeral services for Robert Dean Coldren will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Coldren passed away April 7, 2017.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 7 At 8:29 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael A. Wood, 32, North Manchester, was traveling east on SR 114 West when the vehicle experienced a mechanical malfunction, exited the roadway and flipped over. At 4:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Richard C. Detamore, 59, Marion, was traveling south on American Road when he stopped at the intersection of SR 218, continued to proceed through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Philip H. Dickman, 53, Richmond. At 5:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sandra L. Brown, 46, Marion, was traveling north on SR 15 when she collided with a vehicle driven by Heather J. Brainard, 37, Wabash. At 11:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lazarus D. Conley, 21, Francesville, was westbound on SR 114 when he saw a dead deer in the roadway and was unable to avoid a collision. April 8 At 12:48 a.m., a vehicle driven by Min Myat, 44, Fort Wayne, was traveling east on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 4:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jorge A. Robles, 18, North Manchester, was westbound on CR 900 North when he came to a sharp curve in the roadway, exited the roadway, went down an embankment and came to rest in a field. At 9:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Austin B. Haynes, 16, LaFontaine was southbound on CR 600 East when a deer entered the roadway and struck the front passenger side of the vehicle, which caused Haynes to lose control of the vehicle, exit the roadway and come to rest in a ditch. April 9 At 1:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Aaron G. Snep, 23, North Manchester, was traveling east on CR 1100 North when he fell asleep, drifted left of center, exited the roadway and struck a utility pole. Snep was charged with misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more. At 10:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Eric J.

Wilson, 43, Huntington, was eastbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. April 10 At 6:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rachel L. Thurwanger, 42, Wabash, was stopped in the U.S. 24 median facing north on CR 150 West when she attempted to cross the westbound lanes of traffic and collided with a vehicle driven by Robert Taylor, 75, Wabash. April 11 At 12:38 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brett A. Schlotterback, 33, Kendallville, was northbound on CR 200 West when he ran off the roadway, struck multiple pipeline gas markers and an out of service railroad sign, overcorrected and crossed the centerline, exited the roadway again and struck a Cinergy Metronet support wire before driving down a deep ditch. Schlotterback was charged with misdemeanor leaving the scene of a personal injury accident with additional charges for driving under the influence pending. April 13 At 7:22 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kathy R. Leland, 56, Wabash, was eastbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 10:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by James Lindeman, 47, Syracuse, was northbound on SR 13 when he collided with a road maintenance sign. April 14 At 1:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Wayne W. Howell, 45, Wabash, was traveling south on CR 390 East when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle’s rear door. April 15 At 4:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michelle L. Holbrook, 46, Roann, was attempting to reverse in a private driveway on SR 15 and collided with a parked car. Citations April 9 Matthew R. McDaniel, 20, Laketon, suspended infraction. Daneil G. Ousley, 37, Claypool, speeding. Paul D. Lockwood, 68, Syracuse, speed-

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ing. Sangbae Jun, 47, Elkhart, speeding. Nathan A. Mills, 20, Warsaw, speeding.

April 10 A. Michael D. Oxley, 30, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. April 12 Randell E. Hopkins, 41, Roann, driving while suspended. April 16 Nathaniel J. Helm, 33, Laketon, speeding and driving while suspended. Jesse K. Duffney, 32, Warsaw, speeding. Bookings Michael A. Wood, 32, North Manchester, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident. Bradley L. Creasey, 41, Wabash, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000 and felony fraud. Heather J. Richardson, 36, Hartford, Ky., misdemeanor failure to appear on check deception charge. Michael S. Combs, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor Kosciusko County warrant. Corgan K. Mettler, 19, North Manchester, two counts misdemeanor intimidation. Phillip M. Easterday, 42, Wabash, possession of a hypodermic needle and possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance. Brittany L. McLean, 26, Wabash, felony unlawful possession of a syringe and misdemeanor possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance. John F. Prater, 32, Wabash, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of a hypodermic needle. Michael A. Jordan, 19, Indianapolis, misdemeanor failure to appear on reckless driving charge. Terry L. Morrisett, 36, Wabash, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and resisting law enforcement. Heidi L. Koch, 20, North Manchester, felony unlawful possession of a syringe, two counts misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and felony operating with a controlled substance. Robert A. McCord, 53, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation. Ryan M. McLaughlin, 20, Warsaw, possession of

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2 lose probationary status, become First Class officers By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com One year after joining the Wabash Police and Wabash Fire departments, two local men shed the probationary aspect of their ranks and became First Class officers. Kyle Foster and Kody Case received the oaths of office on Monday, April 10, from Mayor Scott Long, while the Wabash City Council, family members and personnel from the two departments looked on. Foster became a First Class Firefighter/Paramedi c, while Case became a First Class Police Officer. A Wabash County native, Foster graduated from Northfield High School in 2007. He and his wife, Kasey, have two daughters, Kennedy and Phoenix, and a son, Cason. Foster served in the Army National Guard, where he received medical training. Before joining the Wabash department he worked as an EMT in Kokomo and Howard County. Case was raised in Lagro and graduated from Northfield High

School in 2009. He received a bachelor’s degree in criminology from Ball State University.

He and his girlfriend have a daughter, Kendall, and a son, Otto. “I’m sure that first

year has flown by for both these two,” Long said.

narcotic drug and possession of a syringe. Adam P. Frazier, 35, Wabash, felony unlawful possession of a syringe petition to revoke electronic home detention. William L. Swan, 19, Wabash, trafficking with an inmate. Colton C. Weber, 22, Wabash, misdemeanor domestic battery. Ryan M. Oldaker, 36, Lagro, felony domestic battery and felony strangulation. Virginia G. Honeycutt, 38, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of chemical reagents. Joshua R. Fields, 33, Wabash, failure to appear on child support. Clinton A. McQuithy, 37, LaFontaine, felony operating while intoxicated. Timothy A.

Amburgey, 25, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Phillip E. Sadler, 59, Wabash, violation of electronic home detention on operating while intoxicated charge. Shayne O. Ridenour, 38, Peru, felony failure to appear on theft charge. Harley D. Hiner, 34, Wabash, felony battery resulting in bodily injury to another person. Aaron J. Baughman, 31, Wabash, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000 and misdemeanor theft less than $750.

Tony E. Bennett, 46, Deptford, N.J., felony petition to revoke probation on check fraud and felony petition to revoke probation on operating with life time suspension. James R. Dutton, 33, North Manchester, misdemeanor driving while suspended and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Robin C. Miller, 55, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke probation on illegal possession of chemical reagents. Jeremy B. Elpers, 42, Wabash, domestic battery and possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Tiffany J. Spriggs, 25, North Manchester, misdemeanor conversion.

April 7 At 12:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kristoffer M. Weeks, 42, Wabash, was eastbound on Pike Street when he stopped at the intersection of Webster Street, attempted to turn left onto Webster Street and had a seizure. He exited the roadway, struck a fence, and hit a shed and a house located in the 1500 block of Webster Street. Weeks also struck two push mowers.

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April 9 At 12:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rocky D.

Kyle Foster receives the oath of office from Mayor Scott Long to become a First Class Firefighter/Paramedic. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Kody Case receives the oath of office from Mayor Scott Long to become a First Class Patrolman.

April 8 At 3:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Corey E. Sensibaugh, 29, Huntington, was northbound on Manchester Avenue when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

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France, 36, Wabash, was northbound on Carroll Street when he attempted to turn left into an alley, lost the ability to steer and struck a utility pole. April 11 At 7:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Trista A. Jones, 41, Wabash, was in the Daily Express gas station parking lot on Manchester Avenue when she attempted to reverse and collided with a vehicle driven by Teresa A. Newman, 48, Wabash. Jones was cited for driving while suspended infraction and no financial responsibility. April 12 At 2:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jane D. Dragoo, 83, Wabash, was attempting to turn onto Bryan Avenue from Alber Street and collided with a vehicle driven by Rebecca A. Lambert, 33, Claypool. At 3:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jason G. Shelton, 44, Marion, was backing up in a parking lot on South Carroll Street when he collided with a legally parked vehicle. April 14 At 4:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas W. Jaberg, 32, Denver, was pulling into a line for a car wash on South Wabash Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Amy M. Haecker, 57, Wabash. April 15 At 11:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ernest C. Kerlin, 49, Wabash, was eastbound on Stitt Street when he failed to yield to a traffic light and collided with a vehicle driven by Kyle D. Copeland, 17, Wabash. Citations April 8 Amber E. Satzer, 31, Wabash, speeding. Kyle D. Howell, 41, Denver, speeding and no operator’s license when required. Brayton J. Niccum, 17, Wabash, speeding. April 9 Jerome A. Ricoline, 34, Fort Lauderdale Lake, Fla., speeding. Benjamin L. Hawkins, 46, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Evan H. Bailey, 30, LaFontaine, seatbelt violation. Blake W. Foster, 20, Wabash, false and fictitious vehicle regis-

tration. April 12 Timothy J. Reed, 32, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Cody A. Smith, 21, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Russell H. Henderson Jr., 24, Wabash, seatbelt violation. April 14 Maegan M. Hodges, 22, Peru, no operator’s license required. April 16 Craig A. Engle Jr., 32, Wabash, speeding. North Manchester Accidents April 5 At 5:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brenda L. Rose, 50, Servia, struck a parked car and a utility pole in the area of North Market and 2nd streets. April 6 At 3:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Timothy C. Jackson, 26, North Manchester, collided on SR 13 south of SR 114 with a vehicle driven by Gary D. Long, 43, North Manchester. April 11 At 4 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ty L. Hoffman, 48, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle in the 1400 block of SR 114 West. April 12 At 1:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Farrell G. Cobb, 82, North Manchester, collided in the 100 block of East Main Street with a vehicle driven by Darwin Delaughter, 77, North Manchester. April 14 At 11:48 a.m., a truck driven by Keaton C. Benedict, 18, North Manchester, collided in the 1300 block of SR 114 West with a motorcycle driven by Charles R. Teeter, 41, North Manchester. April 15 At 4:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Roland Good, 73, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle in the 300 block of South 1st Street. Citations April 5 Cody K. Stewart, 23, University Park, Ill., possession of marijuana. April 9 Hunter J. Sampson, 19, North Manchester, littering.

April 11 Nathan M. Johnson, 21, Portage, possession of marijuana. April 14 Mikayla P. Arnett, 19, Silver Lake, false and fictitious vehicle registration. Tonya M. Justice, 43, Laketon, false and fictitious vehicle registration. Arrests April 7 Casy G. Brainard, 19, New Haven, writ of attachments for conversion and possession of marijuana. Brainard received an additional charge for possession of marijuana. April 12 Brittney J. Niccum, 27, North Manchester, writ of attachment for theft and petition to revoke probation. April 13 Cipriano A. Cruz, 63, North Manchester, operating a motor vehicle while never receiving a license and resisting law enforcement. Cruz was also issued a citation for speeding. April 14 Branden J. Knoblock, 29, Leadville, Colo., possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Cases April 12 At 2:49 p.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of West 7th Street. Fire April 2 At 4:59 p.m., 1300 block of Westchester Drive for medical assist. April 4 At 12:02 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. April 5 At 6:55 a.m., Wisteria Lane for medical assist. At 3:20 p.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist. At 5:47 p.m., 200 block of South Mill Street for medical assist. At 11:05 p.m., 300 block of West 5th Street for medical assist. April 6 At 4:25 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 8:07 p.m., 300

block of South Maple Street for medical assist. April 7 At 7:36 a.m., 1100 block of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist. At 2:35 p.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist. April 9 At 8:48 p.m., 200 block of East College Avenue for downed power lines. April 10 At 4:05 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township fire departments responded to an alarm in the 400 block of West 9th Street. April 12 At 9:16 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. April 13 At 8:41 p.m., 100 block of West 7th Street for extinguish a brush fire. April 14 At 2:14 p.m., 100 block of South Mill Street for medical assist. At 8:17 p.m., 200 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Ryan and Jimmie D. Dennison to George R. and Rosemary Barnes, warranty deed. Liberty Vigar to Chad M. Vigar, quitclaim deed. Renee C. Wright and Francis A. Wright Trust to Jessica L. Brown, trust deed. Katrina and Thomas L. Richardson to Tim Rose, warranty deed. James R. Sorrell to Brandon L. and Jennifer R. Adams, warranty deed. Stormie and Kaelea Sinclair to Ryan W. Stensland, warranty deed. Mitchell W. and Shawnna C. Meyer to Stormie J. and Kaelea S. Sinclair, warranty deed. Shirley A. Sarll and Shirley A. Ulery to Gregory Miller, warranty deed. Evan C. and Gina E. Deaton to Bryce C. Turner, warranty deed. Kurt A. and Rhonda R. Henderson to Carlos Mucu Che and Erin Mucu Kindy, warranty deed. Mark E. Roser to

Kenneth D. Metzger, warranty deed. Maurice H. Long to Maurice H. and Katlia V. Long, quitclaim deed. Sara M. McKitrick to Tyler G. McKitrick, quitclaim deed. Mary N. Damron to J. R. Damron and J.R. Damron, quitclaim deed. Steven W. and Phyllis J. Schlemmer to Spencer D. Mahan and Margrette K. Baxter, warranty deed. Wi l m i n g t o n Savings Fund Society FSB and Primestar H. Fund II Trust to Brougham Reo Owner L. P., warranty deed. Brougham Reo Owner L. P. to Michael A. Monroe, warranty deed. Paul R. Lewis, Paul R. Lewis and Thelma A. Lewis to Paul R. and Thelma A. Lewis, quitclaim deed. Monica L. and Samuel R. Weitzel to Byron A. and Monica L. Weitzel, warranty deed. Jessica R. Pennington and Jessica R. Diaz to Jessica R. Diaz, quitclaim deed. Ron L. and Katrina A. Brandenburg to Donald E. Lance, warranty deed. Jamie A. and Melissa A. Graf to Matthew J. Landis and Emily N. Millican, warranty deed. Spenser Todd to Stella Starr, quitclaim deed. Drent Reynolds to

www.thepaperofwabash.com Cynthia Hall, warranty deed. Joseph V. Bradley to Cynthia Hall, warranty deed. Gregory Miller to Gregory and Erin M. Miller, quitclaim deed. First Financial Bank N.A. and Ferne S. Baldwin to Lois N. B. Good, personal representation deed. Lois N. B. Good to Lois N. B. and David L. Good, quitclaim deed. Permits The following permits were issued by the Wabash City Plan Commission: Carl Steele, carport. Mike Monroe, remodel. Brian Campbell, enclosed porch. John Steele, new home. Vernon Manor, remodel halls. Chris Shanks, pool in ground. Issac Winer, pool in ground. John Vanderpool, deck. Flow-Tech, sign. First Merchants, remodel. Wabash Crossfit, sign. City of Wabash, picnic shelter. C h a p m a n ’ s Brewing, sign. Daniel Myers, electric upgrade. Harold Davis, deck extension. Susan Alexander, deck. The following permits were issued by

the Wabash County Plan Commission: Jeffrey and Brandee Estes, patio room. Rob Kowalczuk, new home. David Adams, leanto. Michael and Shawnte Frieden, porch. Marriage Licenses

Heather Leckrone, 28, and Nicholas Rhudy, 27. James C. Wiist, 43, and Kelli J. Hayslett, 40. Colt J. Hubler, 23, and Darian A. Boggs, 21.

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The Cubs: Reasons behind celebrations, epic failures By Bill Barrows

Matt Jones prepares to sign to play football at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Mich. He is joined at the signing event by his parents (front row) Michael and Rebecca Jones; athletic director Matt Stone, family friend Dale Winger, coach Ryan Carmichael, coach Floyd Winger and principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Joseph Slacian

WHS’ Jones to play football at Concordia By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash High School senior Matt Jones signed a letter of intent Friday to continue his football career at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jones was a tackle, defensive end and nose tackle for the Apache football team, and also played basketball at WHS. “I chose Concordia because I thought it would help me become a man,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “It also will help my walk with God get better. It’s a good environment and a nice city.” Jones plans to study finance at Concordia, possibly minoring in theology. He said when he visited Concordia, “I knew right away that’s where I wanted to be.”

The Concordia Cardinals finished the 2016 football season with a 7-4 mark, 4-2 in the Mid-States Football Association. “I hope to bring a winning attitude, hard working mentality and get them where they want to be,” Jones said of the Cardinals. “They want to win a national championship in the next couple of years and I hope to help them get that.” Apache coach Floyd McWhirt praised Jones for his efforts at Wabash. “Matt’s a good kid,” the coach said. “He’s worked pretty hard the last four years and has started for us the last two and did a good job for us. “We’re going to miss him on the field, him and all the other seniors. He was a big part of our offensive line.”

Like a lot of baseball fans, I watched as the Chicago Cubs celebrated their first championship in 108 years, raising the 2016 banner one night and then watching the ring ceremony a couple nights later. They did it right, by involving their “diehard” fans who had suffered through all of the lean years. I grew up watching the Cubs almost daily on WGN out of Chicago on cable here in Wabash as early as the late ‘60s. My only regret in watching the recent ceremony was that Ernie Banks and Ron Santo didn’t live long enough to see this all happen. OK, let’s stop right there. Baseball history is something that I am truly immersed in. Baseball tradition, statistics and trivia are things that I am interested in. I follow my teams, the Red Sox, Dodgers and then the Cubs, but in all three of these cases, fans live and die with yearly results, just like any of the others, but there is a case to be made as to why teams succeed or fail in the short term. But in Boston, Brooklyn, then Los Angeles and most certainly Chicago, there are long droughts that are as historic and, looking back, very clear reasons as to why they happened — ownership. The Dodgers had a long journey of putting together good teams that succumbed to the Giants and the Yankees during the golden age of baseball when New York City was the center of the baseball world. They left Brooklyn for L.A. because ownership said they couldn’t draw enough fans to continue to finance the team. On the West Coast, they achieved the dreams, winning consistently until an owner, Frank McCourt, helped himself to the spotlight and almost ruined the franchise by under financing the team in favor of his personal agenda. In Boston, a beloved owner,

T o m Ya w k e y bought t h e team in 1933, changed the culture a n d made the Red Sox the b e l BILL BARROWS o v e d “ O l d Towne Team” that it still is today. However, a previous owner, Harry Frazee, sold off their biggest star, a young, left handed pitcher turned outfielder named Babe Ruth who changed the face of baseball in the ‘20s and ‘30s so he could finance a Broadway show. The Red Sox never recovered until an ownership group came along that was willing to spend money on facilities, scouting and personnel. That along with a lot of grit and some luck changed their fortunes due in part to a young Ivy League general manager named Theo Epstein. In the Cubs case, ownership went deeper in becoming the epitome of why the team didn’t win for 108 years. Charles Murphy owned the team when they won the 1907 and 1908 World Series. He was disliked by other owners in the National League and sold the team to Charles Phelps Taft, who was the brother of President William Howard Taft. Charles Weeghman became the principal owner, and is credited for erecting what is now Wrigley Field before selling out to William Wrigley, who became principal owner in 1921. From that point through three generations of generally absentee ownership, the Cubs floundered. The Wrigley’s were the owners of the world’s largest manufacturers of chewing gum. But the Cubs

franchise was not their focal point. In fact, William Wrigley III, was a benefactor of the arts, enjoyed the American cinema, and was on the board at the University of Southern California’s School of Cinema Television, now called USC School of Cinematic Arts. The Wrigley family sold out to the Tribune Company, owners of the Chicago Tribune, WGN as well as other media holdings in 1981. The Cubs were infused with funding, but over time, were not the focus of the industry. In 2009, along came the family of Tom Ricketts, an investment banker who is a lifelong Cubs fan. The family bought the team, infused more cash, hired smartly and invested in the fan base by listening to them and making improvements to the team, facilities and the future of the franchise. Hiring Epstein from Boston was a thread to success as all Red Sox and Cub fans now know. Bottom line — all 3 of these franchises have gone through large periods of failure on the field, mostly due to the fact that management either mismanaged personnel and assets, refused to be progressive in changing times or let the team flounder in disrepair. The teams went through periods of being noncompetitive because of it. So when Cub fans, whether celebrating or lamenting what could have been, (1969 or 1984) can now in retrospect, understand the reasons why. Back to the celebration — I noticed that the Cubs rings are said to have 108 diamonds in each to commemorate the 108 years of cursed baseball. Does that mean that if they were to win again this season there would be only one diamond in each ring to be handed out next spring???

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Wilson to wrestle at Manchester U By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — A year ago, wrestling in college wasn’t even a thought in Braxtin Wilson’s mind. Now it is a reality as he will attend Manchester University to study criminal justice, and coaching, and continue his wrestling career. The Manchester High School senior played basketball growing up and was a member of the Squire team for three years. He decided to switch to wrestling for his senior season and had no idea what would be in store for him. Wilson, wrestling in the 120 pound weight class started the season slow and entered sec-

Braxtin Wilson (front, center) will attend Manchester University and will be part of the wrestling team. With him are (front, from left) his mother, Brenda Stensland, and his sister, Brielle Wilson; MHSl wrestling coach Jerimiah Maggart (back row) and athletic director Jeremy Markham. Photo by Eric Christiansen tional with a 9-15 record. By the time his season ended, he was a sectional champion and a semi-state qualifier with a 13-19 record.

“I was surprised at how my season went, but at the end, I can say I was a sectional champion and made it to semistate,” Wilson said.

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A locally owned family farm was honored for being in operation for more than 100 years, according to an announcement by the Indiana General Assembly. Honoring the Orville and Phyllis Brodt farm, located in Wabash County, were the county’s two state lawmakers, State Rep. Dave Wolkins (RWarsaw) and State Sen. Andy Zay (RHuntington).The farm, which has been in operation since 1879. L A F O N TA I N E “ASHLAND DAYS” FESTIVAL committee is hosting a homemade chicken and noodle dinner on Saturday, April 29, from noon to 5 p.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. All proceeds will go towards LaFontaine Festival. So come out and support your local town. If you would like to donate a dessert for this please drop them off at the community building on Saturday after 9 a.m. L A F O N TA I N E TOWN CLEAN UP is schedule for April 21 to 23. This is for people who lived in the town of LaFontaine. Do not bring paint, tires, any chemicals, or anything that has freon. The dumpsters will be located in the recycle bins area. GIRL SCOUTS will be hosting a “Daddy Daughter Royal Ball” at LaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, May 27, from 4-7 p.m. This free for all ages to come and

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enjoy. So all Dads who have a daughter come and be a part of this. There will be snacks and the DJ Austin Douglas will be playing the music. SOMERSET LIONS ON Friday April 21 the Lions will have its annual smoked pork chop dinner. The dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m.. This is a 8 ounce smoked pork chop served with green beans or baked beans and apple sauce. Desserts will be available for a donation. Chef Larry Stouffer will be grilling those wonderful pork chops LAFONTAINE FESTIVAL is teaming up with Goodfellas Pizza and will be having a fundraiser on Monday, April 17, and Monday, April 24. Order a pizza from Goodfellas on these days, and 10 percent of those orders will go to the LaFontaine Festival. This is good news for all of us who are from LaFontaine. Those who are from LaFontaine can place their order all day until 4pm and

you will be able to pick up your order at the Family Dollar parking lot between 5:30-6 p.m. Just let them know that it is a LaFontaine order when placing the order. For a Goodfellas menu go to goodfellasofwabash.com. THE FIRST BENEFIT POKER RUN for La Fontaine Ashland Day’s on April 29. Cost for this ride will be $15 for a single rider or $20 for bikes with passengers. Sign up will be at 10a.m. at the La Fontaine Community Building. First group out at 11a.m. and bikes are to be back in LaFontaine by 4p.m. Cars are welcome as well. Hosted by The Sons Of Ares MC. The ride Starts and ends at La Bar on Branson St in LaFontaine. Other stops during the ride will be at Scotty’s Bar in Wabash (Food will be donated for riders to snack on), Legends Bar in Huntington, Time Out in Van Buren, and I-69 Brandt’s Harley Davidson. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 Donation! All Proceeds will go to the Ashland Day’s Festival Board to help pay for Children’s activities during the festival. SOMERSET TOWN RUMMAGE SALE, Lowell Shelton announced the date of the annual town rummage as Friday and Saturday May 5-6. The Fire Station is always the center for the sale. Keep an eye out for a signup sheet in the

Post Office soon. You can get onto a map showing the location of your sale. This is a will attended event and brings a large crowd to our community If you have some items you wish to dispose of this is the best time to do so. COLLEGE CORNER BRETHREN CHURCH is having on April 126 7 – 8 p.m. event that is open to all women & teenage girls of the community. The Soaking ~ Women’s Night of Worship: This service is a time for women to come and soak in God’s presence with some great praise and worship music and singing. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pastor Renee Apr. 21, Dustin Hurst, Rachel Hurst, McKayla Hogge, Alyson Adams Apr. 22 Carol Drook, Ryanne Miller Apr. 24, Laura (Wente) Snyder, Bev Kelley Apr. 26, Chris Finch, Rick Nieman, Karen Stouffer Apr. 27 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Mark and Rita Herendeen April 20, Ken & Chris Tomak Apr. 27 WORDS OF WISDOM Community and mutual support bring benefits to all, whereas power games just bring conflict and enmity. As Marianne Williamson said, “In every community there is work to be done. In every nation there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.” SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by

Wabash Kiwanis Club annual reading program encourages youth literacy By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash Kiwanis Club continued its annual reading program Tuesday morning, April 11, by donating more than 250 novels to four Wabash County schools. The program, which is in its 21st year, provided 272 paperback books to the St. Bernard’s Elementary, Wabash Middle School, Southwood Elementary and Sharp Creek Elementary fifth grade students. The club purchased four different novels that the schools’ fifth grade teachers hand selected for their students to read as part of their in-class reading studies. The novels included “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry”

Wabash Kiwanis Club President Jay Vandeburg (left) presented Wabash Middle School fifth grade with 120 novels as part of the club’s 21st annual reading program. Students (second from left, to right) Kaitlynn Lindsay, Kaden Vogel, Xavier Hughes, Hayden Berry and Principal Mike Mattern accepted on behalf of the school. Photo by Emma Rausch by Mildred D. Taylor, “Who was Thomas Jefferson” by Dennis Brinkell Fradlin and Nancy Harrison, “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate, and “Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio” by Peg Kehret. Kiwanis members distributed the novels mid-April with the final delivery taking place at

Wabash Middle School on Tuesday. After completing the in-class reading, the students will keep the books for their home collection. “We hope this will give each student the opportunity to read an excellent story, learn while reading it and then be able to read it again if they wish,”

Kiwanian Howard Halderman said. “They may even choose to read it to a younger brother or sister. “This program is part of the Wabash Kiwanis Club’s desire to improve children’s reading skills and promote the importance of literacy among the young people of Wabash.”

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Wabash River Outfitters permit hearing continued By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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A hearing on a request for a beer and wine permit from Wabash River Outfitters was continued Wednesday morning, April 12, by the local Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission. Commission members reported that Ben Gebhart, who is seeking the permit for his new business at 800 S. Wabash St., asked for the continuance. Wabash River Outfitters is the name of a new business that will be located at a new development along the Wabash River, just west of the Wabash Street Bridge. The store would be a place that could rent bicycles, canoes, kayaks and sell all the

accessories and things that go along with those kinds of activities. It also could offer food and beverages. This is the first continuance on the permit. It can be continued two more times. The Wabash River Outfitters was one of two new permit applications the local commission dealt with Wednesday. After the third time, the permit would have to withdrawn and the process started over, the local commission could vote on the matter, or it could send it to the state commission with no local ruling. The matter will be placed on the panel’s May 10 agenda. The three-person panel unanimously approved a beer and

win permit for LM Acquisition, which owns the New Market grocery store in North Manchester. The North Manchester store is one of four owned by LM Acquisition, coowner Cletus Miller told the board, noting that the other three stores sell beer and wine. “We have some history with beer and wine,” he said. “We feel the Manchester store, for the community, it’s a service we need to offer to be competitive. It’s been requested by our customers. “We’ve owned the company for 10 years, and we feel this is the right time to request it.” At its other stores – Gas City, North Webster and Syracuse

– there has only been one alcohol violation in the last 12 years, Miller said. Store Manager Brian Cain explained the training procedure to sell beer and wine. After employees go through training they must sign a statement showing they have been trained. He also discussed the store’s policy for carding for cigarettes and alcohol. The local ruling will now go to the state IATC for final approval. The board also u n a n i m o u s l y approved license renewals for: — Speedway, 740 S. Wabash St. — Junction Food Mart, Lagro. — Time Out Inn/Sandwich Cellar, North Manchester.

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Two firms submitted bids for improvements to the Honeywell Park. The Wabash Park Board, during its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, April 12, received bids from Moake Park Group, Fort Wayne, and Halstead Architects, Marion. Moake Park bid $23,125 while Halstead bid $30,000. The board took the bids under advisement to allow Park Superintendent Adam Hall to further study them. A group of people contacted Hall earlier this year, indicating they were willing to help the city pay for improvements to the pavilion at Honeywell

Park, as well as relocating the basketball courts, possibly putting in playground equipment, and possibly putting in concrete pads around the tennis courts to make room for bleachers. “They’re just trying to make overall improvements,” Hall said. “They were talking about how well the city improved the pool, and they are wanting to go a step further and get the whole site a destination where people would go. “They came and said they would help with the funding. The park would choose what they would like to have done from what they offered and they would help fund it. I’ve been trying to keep them involved, but they want to keep anonymous. “It’s been fun,” he

continued, “because this is kind of my first go-round trying to get personal involvement with the community like this. I try not to overwhelm and get them too involved, but try to at least get their main topics.” The meeting took place by sunlight in Mayor Scott Long’s office. A utility pole in the City Hall parking lot was being replaced, so power was cut off to the building. Rather than move the meeting to a different location, the board chose to meet in Long’s office because of light coming in the window and because it had enough room for the board and others to sit.” A decision on the bids could come at the board’s May 10 meeting.

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Council gives abatement to Lutheran project By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A medical office building planned by Lutheran Health received two 10-year tax abatements Monday night, April 10, from the Wabash City Council. One of the abatements is for personal property while the other is for real estate improvements. The Council voted 4-0-2 for the abatements, with Mitch Figert and Eric Schoening abstaining. Both said they have close ties to Parkview. Council member Mark

Shelley was absent. Lutheran Health plans to build a 30,000 square foot medical office building at 1700 N. Alber St., just south of the Miller’s Merry Manor West facility. The building has a proposed budget of $8 million, and is expected to employ 23 people with an annual payroll of $1.336 million, according to paperwork filed with the city. The personal property includes an MRI machine, diagnostic equipment, a CT scanner and more. The value of the equipment is estimated at more than

$2.8 million. The facility is expected to house offices for doctors and visiting physicians. It also is expected that a walkin clinic will be housed there as well. “It will have a number of different departments in it, including a RediMed, imaging lab, a rehab area” and more, according to Kyle Witwer, a member of LMBW Properties, which is constructing the building. Mayor Scott Long, who is a member of the city’s incentive review authority, called the project good for Wabash.

Projects must go before the review authority before being presented to the Council for abatement consideration. “We’re pumping $10 million into the community, creating 23 jobs,” Long said. “Competition is good. Those members of our community who have Lutheran Health Network will have services just as the Parkview network. “We’re looking forward to having you here.” Christa Quinones, Lutheran Network vice president of regional service development, said

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Zoomers welcomes Jayco: Zoomers RV celebrated the addition of Jayco products to its lot with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, April 13. Business owner Michael Weaver (front row, third from left) cut the red ribbon while Zoomers’ crew members looked on to commemorate the business’s new line of products. “Jayco has been the number one performing brand in America for 12 years straight and … by getting the Jayco brand we anticipate our business to double,” Chris Sanchez, Zoomers media coordinator, said. “Jayco has two year bumper-to-bumper warranty, is number one in customer satisfaction, number one in structural integrity in aluminum built trailers Jay Flight, number one in quality and design in fiberglass trailers Eagle and Eagle HT and fifth wheels Pinnacle and North Point, and number one in travel trailer toy haulers in Octane.” Photo by Emma Rausch

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Global Precision Parts received a 10year tax abatement for personal property from the Wabash City Council. The abatement, approved Monday, April 10, is for $1.2 million in equipment being placed at the factory, 202 Wedcor

Ave. “Basically we’re looking to purchase some new equipment,” Plant Manager Byron Bechtold told the Council. “We hope the equipment will allow us to grow in the Wabash area. “We’re looking at high-end equipment that will allow us to grow in two ways. First would be to be more efficient at what

we’re currently doing, so we can quote lower costs and win quotes that we normally lose. The equipment we’re purchasing also has some far more advanced capabilities than our current equipment which will allow us to quote on some things which we otherwise would not be able to quote on.” The company cur-

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rently has 40 employees, and with the addition of the new equipment another five jobs are expected to be created. Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of the Economic Development Group of Wabash County, said the request went before and was approved by the city’s incentive review panel. Council member Mitch Figert said he appreciates the fact that the positions are not entry-level jobs. “They are some good, high-quality skilled jobs that will most likely attract, or gain new employees that will stay in the area,” he said. “I thought that was a real positive. You’re not just looking for someone who’s going to find another job once they’re trained. Hopefully they will be long-term employees.” Global Precision Parts, Inc. was established in 2006, and has three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. The Wabash facility opened in 2000. In addition to Wabash, there are plants in Ottoville, Ohio, and East Liberty, Ohio. The Wabash facility serves the industrial equipment, construction, electrical, heavy truck, agricultural, valve fittings, plumbing, customer machined products, aerospace, power tool, clamping, automotive, automotive and other industries.

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Wabash community to observe National Day of Prayer By The Paper staff The Wabash observance of the National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 4, at the Wabash County Courthouse. This year marks the day’s 66th annual national observance and is themed “For Your Great Name’s Sake.” On May 4, millions across the nation will join together to pray for the country. The National Day of Prayer Task Force’s mission is to communicate with every individual the need

for personal repentance and prayer as well as mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power including government, military, media, business, education, church and family. After the Wabash County service, prayers from the Common Ground Prayer Room, formerly known as the Hesychia 24/7 Prayer House, will lead a downtown prayer walk to pray for the businesses along

Wabash, Canal, Miami and Market streets.

To kick off the National Day of Prayer week, a com-

munity prayer gathering will take place at New Journey Church, located at 1721 Vernon St., at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. A grand opening for the Common Ground Prayer Room will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. before the community prayer gathering and then 5:30-6:30 p.m. following the event. On Monday, May 1, a season of prayer vigil will begin at 6 a.m. at the Common Ground Prayer Room and continue through Thursday at midnight. Churches are

invited to commit to a block of time for people from their church to come and pray at the room or at their church. The blocks of times include 6 a.m. to noon, noon to 6 p.m., 6 p.m. to midnight, and

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The North Manchester and Wabash County Chambers of Commerce will be cosponsoring the 17th

Annual Honor Student Luncheon at noon Thursday, April 20, at the Honeywell Center, 275 W. Market St, Wabash. The purpose of this luncheon is to honor top graduating seniors from local high schools (North M a n c h e s t e r, N o r t h f i e l d , Southwood, Wabash City, Emmanuel and Whites), and to have an opportunity to encourage local talent to return to their home county for employment opportunities during the summers or after graduation from their college experience. This

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is just a small step in the effort to cultivate the “brain gain” in Indiana, building our future workforce. This event has been overwhelmingly successful over the past sixteen years. The Chambers of Commerce hope to build on this opportunity to meet and talk to our area’s finest young men and women. Students and businesses will be paired according to area of vocational interest for maximum networking opportunity, as well as offer-

ing the students the chance to gain keen insights into real world aspects of that particular area of business. Internships and summer employment opportunities will also be announced. Keynote speaker is Dr. Jared Coffman an anesthesiologist at Parkview Wabash Hospital, a post he’s held since 2011. He is a Southwood High School graduate and is married to Marie Coffman. He enjoys spending his time away from work

with his wife and their 5 children. Hayley Beauchamp is our Emcee for this event. Beauchamp is the Public Relations and Marketing Manager for The H o n e y w e l l Foundation. She attended the University of Indianapolis and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communications. She is a Rotarian, and chairs the Farmers’ Market Committee as well as the P r o m o t i o n s Committee for

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40 ELM ST., SOMERSET · 3 bedrms & 2 full baths including large master bath · Living room w/dining room to kitchen · All appliances including · Beautiful 4 season room Stainless steel fridge, on the back of house electric range, dish· Step down into extra washer, built in miroom could be mud or crowave play room · Washer & dryer included · 2 car attached garage & MLS #201651467 shed for storage $104,900

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170 ROSS AVENUE Cute 2 bed 1 bath house and 1.5 car garage. On a quiet street, this is the perfect starter home or retirement house. The deck and back yard are peaceful and relaxing. You will love your evenings in your own private park! MLS #201711749 $79,500 PENDING - TEXT MRF10 TO 96000

96 N HUNTINGTON STREET, WABASH Unique opportunity in Wabash to own large facility in a single location close to downtown. One of the buildings is on owned land, two are on land leased long-term from the adjacent railroad. Railroad is willing to enter into a new lease with the buyer. All buildings on the railroad ground are owned by the seller. Will sell together or will split. MLS #201550523 $240,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - TEXT MRF9 TO 96000

33 CORY, PERU 0 BRYAN AVENUE Spacious three bed• Great developroom, 2 bath home ment site close to all you need. • Access from Large master bath Bryan Ave & features double vanity, garden tub and separate shower unit. Appliances stay in large Alber St. galley style kitchen that opens to dining area on one end and • Utilities to site breakfast room on the other. Washer and dryer also stay in separate laundry area. Spacious living room great for entertaining. MLS #201427911 Property just needs a little TLC and your personal touch. Seller $720,000 has never lived at the property, selling as part of an estate. MLS #201611388 • $40,000 WILL DIVIDE- TEXT MRF13 TO 96000 REDUCED - TEXT MRF12 TO 96000 505-507 BRYAN AVENUE, WABASH This is a very unique opportunity to own very well maintained rental units. Live in one unit and rent the others. These units have only had one owner since being built in 1980. The family is well respected for the quality of rental units in Wabash County. you must see all you get with these units. MLS #201541181 $264,000 WILL SPLIT! - TEXT MRF14 TO 96000

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Wabash City GARAGE SALE, 1517 Hawthorne St. Sat. 8-4. Home decor, clothes, lots of brand new purses, misc. INDOOR MOVING SALE, Fri & Sat. 9-3, 45 Sherman St. Furniture, lamps, books, movies, picture frames, collectibles, lots of misc. No clothes. MULTI FAMILY RUMMAGE SALE AT UPTOWN STYLE. 86 East Main St. Thurs. 10-7 & Fri. 9-5. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO RELAY FOR LIFE. If you would like to donate to this cause please drop off items prior to Thursday.

North Manchester GARAGE SALE Friday, April 21, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat., April 22, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., 13309 N 100 E, 1/4 mile north of 13 on Beckley St. extended. Children clothes, shoes, adult clothes, NutriBullet, blender, books, 3.9 HP Mercury boat motor, Minnow basket, 16” scroll saw, Craftsman handbelt sander, cast iron skillet, dutch oven, misc. GARAGE SALE, 1 mile west of intersection 15 & 114 on SR 114. Thurs. 1-7, Fri 9-5 & Sat 9-12. Outdoor items, household items, printer, twin air mattress, twin comforter set, medicine cabinets, lights, purses, American Girl Bitty Baby, XBox 360 Skylander set, girls 7-20, boys 7-16, cd’s, dvd’s & more. GARAGE SALE, 4/20 4-7, 4/21 8-5 & 4-22 8-noon, 2165 W SR 114, 2 miles west of North Manchester. Bunk bed & Bedding, earth wood stove, reese hitch for Astro/Safari van, boy clothes, books, household items & Misc. GARAGE SALE, 4/204/22 8am-6pm, 5813 E SR 14. Politano. Freezer, 120 collector plates, household furniture, coal burner, electric baseboard heater, shop vac, 2 shallow well pumps, arc welder & rods, steel cable 420 ft, double stroller, rocking cradle stroller, oval braided rungs, tupperware, 1949 Chrysler New Yorker, 1951 Nash & lots lots more.

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JOE FOX - REAL ESTATE & PERSONAL PROPERTY AUCTION THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH AT 5:00PM LOCATED AT 176 STITT ST. WABASH, IN 46992 Open House will be from 4:00 - 5:00pm the day of auction, or call the office to set up an appt - (260) 563-2484 Are you looking for a unique home that has a great in town location? If so, then we have the home for you! This two bedroom, one bathroom home has a lot of room to spread out. The unique feature to this home is the large and fully finished basement that opens up to the backyard. While from the front of the home it looks like a one story home, it is laid out like a two story home the flows easily from the first floor to the lower level. Another nice feature of this home is the lovely sunporch in the front of the house. It has windows all around, it is carpeted and has a large ceiling fan. This home has been updated with all new windows and doors, a roof that is less than 20 yrs old, a Reliance 40 gallon water electric heater that is less 10 yrs old, and an Ultra Advantage 93 gas furnace that is 80Plus HE with a condensate pump. Also located on the property is a one car garage. This sale is also a Personal Property Auction as well. Included in this sale are some VERY NICE appliances. Included are: Kenmore dishwasher, Frigidaire french door style refrigerator, Maytag gas stove, Kenmore washing machine, Whirlpool electric dryer, and a Holmes space heater. There will also be much more including a Schwinn exercise bike, a wheelchair lift for a vehicle, new in packaging decorative fence pieces, shelves, some furniture, household decor, outdoor decor, patio rugs, and so many other things that it is impossible to name them all!!! Come check out that is available at this auction! Also added to the sale is a 1992 Chevy Lumina. 3.1 front wheel drive, with 176028 miles. Check out the pictures on AuctionZip.com, ID #35281. Sale of real estate will be $3000.00 down day of sale, balance due day of closing. Buyer's premium of $1500.00 will be added to winning bid of real estate only. Cash, Check w/ID, and VISA or Mastercard (3% convenience fee on credit cards) accepted. Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printed material. EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS, Sellers nor Auctioneer(s) assume any liability in case of accidents, nor are they responsible for articles after sold.

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TOWN OF LAFONTAINE ORDINANCE NO. ___, 2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RATES AND CHARGES FOR THE WATERWORKS UTILITY WHEREAS, the Town of LaFontaine operates a waterworks utility (“Waterworks”) for the benefit of the ratepayers within the Town and in the surrounding areas; WHEREAS, various ordinances have been adopted from time to time regarding policies and procedures for the Waterworks and the establishment of water rates, fees, and charges; WHEREAS, the most current Waterworks rate ordinance is Ordinance No. 14, 2013, “An Ordinance Amending the Rates and Charges for the Waterworks Utility”; WHEREAS, the Town has elected to update its policies and procedures with regard to utility billing; and WHEREAS, to maintain consistency between the new utility billing policies and procedures and the Waterworks rate ordinance, the Town has determined that the previous Waterworks rate ordinances, including but not necessarily limited to Ordinance No. 14, 2013, should be amended and modified as provided herein; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of the Town of LaFontaine, Indiana, as follows: 1. The rates, fees, and charges are hereby amended and modified, and the new rates, charges, and fee schedules shall be the amount shown on Appendix A, attached hereto and made a part hereof. 2. Any credit balance for water utility service provided by the Town that has gone unclaimed by a Customer for more than seven (7) years after the disconnection and/or termination of the Customer’s water utility service becomes the property of the Town. See Ind. Code 32-4-1-1; Ind. Code 8-1-2-1. 3. This Ordinance shall supersede all other ordinances relating to the rates, fees, and charges for the Town Waterworks, to the extent they are inconsistent with this Ordinance. 4. All other provisions of the previous ordinances relating to the rates, fees, and charges for the Town Waterworks that are not inconsistent with this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. 5. The provisions herein, when approved and adopted, shall be effective beginning with the _[month following adoption]_ 2017 period and billed for the _________ 2017 billing period.

APPENDIX A LaFontaine Waterworks Water Rates and Charges: I. Recurring Rates and Charges A. Metered Rates Per Month Per 1000 Gallons First 2,667 $11.24 Next 2,333 $8.98 Next 3,333 $6.72 Next 16,667 $2.10 Unmetered Rate Per Month $41.95 B. Minimum Charge Per Month Size of Meter 5/8 inch meter $22.51 3/4 inch meter $40.41 1 inch meter $70.96 1½ inch meter $101.14 2 inch meter $161.57 3 inch meter $303.47 4 inch meter $509.34 6 inch meter $807.88 C. Fire Protection – Municipal Hydrant Per Annum Municipal Hydrant – Per Hydrant $562.03 D. Fire Protection – Private Hydrant Per Annum Private Hydrant – Per Hydrant $562.03 E. Bulk Water Rate Per 1000 Gallons $6.72 II. Non-Recurring Rates and Charges A. Tap Fee Residential—Short Side $1,000.00 Residential—Long Side $2,000.00 Non-Residential $500.00 plus actual cost of tap Street Repair (if necessary) Actual Cost of Repair B. Utility Service Deposit $100.00 C. Connection Fee (new customer) $15.00 D. Late Fee 10% of first $3.00 and 3% of remainder E. Reconnection Fee (following disconnection of service) $50.00 F. Returned Check Fee $30.00 G. Service Fee for Notice of Discconnect Letter $10.00 H. Service Call First call Free Additional calls in any 12-Month Period $30.00 Overtime Hours – Charge Per Hour $60.00 I. Meter Tampering First Offense $100.00 plus estimated damages Subsequent Offenses $250.00 plus estimated damages Public Hearing will be on May 8, 2017 at 6:45 pm at the La Fontaine Town Hall located at 13 West Branson Street, La Fontaine, IN 46940.

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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS: • 5 year min. Quality Assurance Leadership • Automotive industry knowledge – a plus • Strong knowledge & experience in ISO 9001 – 2008 • Proven experience in the continuous improvement of the quality process • Superior knowledge in the quality function & development • Trouble-shooting and corrective action • Strong attention to detail and self-motivated • Outstanding direct customer contact • Ability to lift 50 lbs. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and 401k. PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RESUME TO: (No phone calls please) HUNTINGTON SHEET METAL, INC. ATTN: Human Resources, 1675 Riverfork Drive East, PO Box 151 Huntington, IN 46750 EMAIL: HR@HSMetal.com

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE ORDINANCE NO. 2, 2017 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 16, 1982 REGULATING THE TOWN PARK WHEREAS, the Town has deemed it advisable to amend the hours of operation of the Community Park of the Town of LaFontaine. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of the Town of LaFontaine, Indiana, as follows: 1. The Community Park of the Town of LaFontaine shall be open from dawn until dusk, with one exception described in paragraph 2 herein. 2. The Park shall remain open during little league games and practices or other Town-approved events, even if those extend past dusk. During such times, all minor children must be supervised by a responsible adult. 3. Any person who shall violate any provision of this Ordinance, or who shall aid, assist, or encourage the violation thereof, may be subject to a fine as provided herein. For first-time offenses, the Town may impose a fine of up to $50.00 per violation. For all subsequent offenses, the Town may impose a fine of up to $100.00 per violation. 4. Any and all provisions included in Ordinance No. 16, 1982 that are not inconsistent with the provisions herein shall remain in full force and effect. Public Hearing will be on May 8, 2017 at 6:45 pm at the La Fontaine Town Hall located at 13 West Branson Street, La Fontaine, IN 46940.

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PUBLIC NOTICE SALE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Lagro will hold a PUBLIC AUCTION on Saturday, April 22, 2017, located at 950 Basin Street, Lagro, IN (if weather is bad, auction will be held at the Community Building, 230 Buchanan Street, Lagro, IN). The Sale will begin at 10:00 AM.

ITEMS FOR AUCTION WILL INCLUDE: 950 Basin Street Property OP LOT 174 & 4’ VAC ALLEY Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid shall be required at conclusion of the Auction, with the balance due at the time of closing. Closing shall occur within thirty (30) days from sale date.

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HELP WANTED RECONDITIONING DEPARTMENT Shepherd’s Chevrolet in North Manchester is currently accepting applications for an experienced reconditioning department technician to join our team. Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation time available. Previous experience is required. Apply in person with Ernie Stephan, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or mail your resume to: Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Inc, Att: Ernie Stephan P.O. Box 347, North Manchester, IN 46962

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NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF SALE OF TAX SALE CERTIFICATE AND EXPIRATION OF PERIOD OF REDEMPTION Names of Persons with Substantial Interest: Aialik Investments, LLC, Arlyn A. Lynch, Denee A. Lynch, Unknown Occupant of 29 E. Sinclair Street, Wabash, Indiana, and the unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, and heirs at law, grantees, wives, widows, husbands or widowers, assignees or successors, of each and any of the above named persons whose names are unknown. Pursuant to I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5, you are hereby notified that Harold E. Smith, Jr. (“Purchaser”) purchased Tax Sale Certificate Number 851600038 for the following described piece or parcel of land (“Property”) at the Wabash County, Indiana Tax Sale held on October 12, 2016. Street Address: Parcel ID Number: Brief Legal Description: Owner:

29 E. Sinclair St., Wabash, IN 46992 85-14-11-302-128.000-009 OP E 50’ LOT 190 Aialik Investments, LLC

The date of expiration of the period of redemption is Thursday, October 12, 2017. According to public records, you had a substantial interest in this property on the date of the tax sale. You are hereby notified as follows: 1. A Petition for Tax Deed will be filed after Thursday, October 12, 2017. 2. Street address or common description of the tract or property, if any: 29 E. Sinclair Street, in Wabash, Indiana. 3. Parcel Number of Real Estate: 85-14-11-302-128.000-009 4. Brief legal description of Real Estate: OP E 50’ LOT 190 5. Date of Tax Sale: October 12, 2016 6. Name of Purchaser or Purchaser’s Assignee: Harold E. Smith, Jr. 7. Any person may redeem the parcel at any time on or before the date specified in paragraph 11. 8. Amount required for redemption: The components of the amount necessary to redeem the Property are as follows: a) The amount for which the Property was sold ($676.64); plus b) Ten percent of the amount for which the certificate was sold; plus c) All taxes and special assessments upon the Property paid by Purchaser after the sale, plus ten percent (10%) interest per annum on those taxes and special assessments; plus d) Purchaser’s attorney's fees and costs of giving notice under I.C. §6-1.1-25-4.5; plus e) Purchaser’s costs of a title search; plus f) All taxes, special assessments, interest, penalties, and fees on the Property that accrued after the sale. Please contact the Wabash County Auditor at (260) 563-0661 for the exact redemption amount. 9. The Purchaser, or the Purchaser’s successors or assignees, are entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the parcel or real property that were paid by the Purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, plus interest. 10. The parcel or real property has not been redeemed. 11. The date of expiration of the period of redemption is Thursday, October 12, 2017. 12. The Purchase or the Purchaser’s assignee is entitled to receive a deed for the parcel or real property herein described, if it is not redeemed on or before the date specified in paragraph 11. 13. The Purchaser or the Purchaser’s assignee is entitled to reimbursement for the costs described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e) (the attorney fees, the cost of giving notice and the costs of a title search or of examining and updating the abstract of title for the real estate incurred by the purchaser(s) in complying with I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5 and 6-1.1-25-4.6, together with ten percent (10%) per annum on those amounts). 14. If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time the tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any. **The amount required for redemption of the parcel or real property can increase as the Purchaser fulfills the requirements for the issuance of a Tax Deed and as the amount of interest increases. If you are interested in redeeming the property, please call the County Auditor’s Office for the redemption amount. Notice prepared by: Adrian L. Halverstadt III DELANEY HARTBURG ROTH & GARROTT LLP Attorneys for Harold E. Smith, Jr. 533 Warren Street, Huntington IN 46750 Phone: 260-356-4100

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) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO. 85C01-1703-MI-225 IN RE CHANGE OF ) NAME OF MINOR ) Brandi Michelle Sprague) Tammy Lynn Sprague ) Petitioner ) NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Tammy Lynn Sprague, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Brandi Michelle Sprague to Bradley Michael Sprague. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Wabash Circuit Court on June 2, 2017, at 1:00 o’ clock p.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to 49 W. Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992.

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

CLEAN STRAW for gardens, large & small bales. 260-388-4574.

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Mobile Homes RENT TO OWN 2 Bdrm mobile homes available in Lakeview MHP located in a country setting just minutes from Wabash. Water, sewer and garbage included. 530-701-1906 or 530514-4266.

3 BR 2 BA HOME north of Wabash on State Road 15. Call 765-697-9056. RENTAL FOR SALE, 785 N. Spring St. Wabash. 1 BR, 1 BA, w/d hookup, 2 car garage with small apt. above. Call 260-563-5637 or 260-377-9299. SINGLE FAMILY HOME, 190 E. Market St. 2 BR, central air & heat, laundry room, NO PETS. Call 260438-6222 or 260-5632978.

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The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department is seeking qualified volunteers for their Reserve Component. Applications can be picked up and turned in at the Sheriff's Department at 79 W Main St, Wabash. Applications will be accepted until April 21, 2017. The Wabash County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy position is a part-time, volunteer assignment, and members are appointed by the Sheriff to supplement the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department. Do you have a strong sense of service to your community? Do you want to do something that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of a great law enforcement team? Requirements • US Citizenship • Resident of Wabash county or surrounding county • At least 21 years of age • High school diploma or GED • Must maintain full-time employment outside of Wabash County Sheriff’s Department • Valid Indiana driver’s license • Registered voter • Pass department physical exam (ILEA entrance minimum) • Pass controlled substance screen • Academic capability of completing coursework • Ability to work under stressful physical and mental conditions • Ability to follow directions and adhere to departmental procedures • Clean arrest record (no felony or misdemeanor convictions) • Professional demeanor and appearance • High moral character • Strong desire to make a difference • Successful completion of training requirements per Indiana Code and departmental policy

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