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10X likely running in early ‘19 By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Production could begin in January or Febraury at 10X Engineered Materials, a company official said Thursday afternoon. Jake Vaillancourt made the comments following a ceremonial groundbreaking

ceremony at the site of the new industry, the former Spiece Warehouse at 1162 Manchester Ave. The parent company, WasteHub LLC, closed on the warehouse on June 29. There are some existing tenants in the building, and they must be moved out by July 31, said Vaillancourt, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of

WasteHub and a member of the 10X board of directors. ‘We’re able to do some things before that, so we’re taking advantage of some things we can contractually due,” he said. “So, really, progress will start in August. Realistically we’re trying to get construction started in a week or two.” (continued on page 4)

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County facing problems over lack of morgue By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

Alex Peterson (left) receives her crown from Alyson Gouveia, the 2017 Wabash County Festivals Queen and the 2018 Indiana State Festivals Queen. Photo by David Brinson

Peterson crowned Festivals Queen By David Brinson news@thepaperofwabash.com

Alex Peterson, a Northfield graduate, was crowned the 2018 Wabash County Festivals Queen Friday night in the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theatre. “It’s like a dream,” Peterson said. “I’ve been

doing this for four years now, this is my last year and I had never placed on the court. To going from literally nothing, to this, is so bittersweet to me.” Emily Martin, an upcoming senior at Wabash High school, finished first runner-up in the contest. Following her was the second runner-up, Danielle Sparling. Mariah Kirtlan was named (continued on page 5)

On June 27, Parkview Wabash Hospital moved into its new location, and the county morgue in the old Parkview Wabash closed. On June 28, a fisherman found a decomposing body in rural Wabash County. After 12 days of investigation, Indiana State Police identified the remains as those 20-year-old Alexis Serrano, of Indianapolis, reported missing in early June. Part of the delay in identifying the body was due to the state of decomposition. Part of the delay was the lack of a morgue facility in Wabash County capable of handling a body in that state. “I have no place to actually take a body and … do all of my testing,” Wabash County Coroner Suzie Lewis said. “They do have an agreement

with Grandstaff at this time – it’s a temporary agreement, because Grandstaff does not want to have the morgue at all. They’re a busy facility, and they don’t want to have to work around my schedule, and I don’t blame them.” The county commissioners signed that agreement, which costs the county $400 per autopsy and $200 per body stored but not autopsied, at their June 25 meeting. “It gives me a building, a room,” Lewis said. She noted that the county kept the table and cooler from the morgue, as well as all of the county’s instruments. Despite around eight attempts to find a new morgue facility in the past two years, Lewis is still waiting. “There has been some talk, with the commissioners and the council,” she said, but no fur(continued on page 3)

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Small Business Revolution attracts new business to downtown California couple relocates to Wabash, opens new business By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

In 2016, the City of Wabash won Deluxe Corporation’s Small Business Revolution. Across country, in Yreka, Calif., Dan

Daniels watched the ensuing video series, and fell in love with the community. “Googling one day we saw the Small B u s i n e s s Revolution,” Daniels said. “So we watched that, and watched it, and rewatched it. It was kind of a binge watch of the season.” His wife, Patti, added, “I remember coming home that first day after he found it, and he said, ‘I found where I want to live.’”

In May, the couple visited Wabash during First Friday, put down an offer on a downtown building, returned to California and put their home on the market. It sold within 24 hours, and the couple began planning their move to Indiana. On Friday, Aug. 3, during the August First Friday celebration, their business, New Tradition Dulcimers, 14 W. Canal St., will offi8.1

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cially open. It is one of the featured businesses during the First Friday event. The couple’s move shouldn’t be seen as a quick decision. After viewing the Small Business Revolution series, “we started doing our due diligence and began investigating Indiana,” Daniels said. “Dulcimers, this is like the buckle of the dulcimer belt. … I knew that Indiana and this area was the hub. We started investigating that. “We looked at how many dulcimer clubs there were. Just in Indiana alone there were like 20 or 30 dulcimer clubs. Then when you start multiplying that by maybe 20 or 30 people in each club, all of a sudden you see a customer base. Then in the surrounding states, it’s huge.” But that’s not all the couple looked at. “We did our due diligence,” Daniels continued. “We checked out the crime. We checked out homelessness. We checked out unemployment, everything. The taxes. All that stuff. We dug pretty deep.” During their investigation, the couple began corresponding with Wabash Marketplace’s Tyler Karst, Grow Wabash

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responding with those two. Keith made several phone calls to me just to find out what we’re doing. We just kept talking.” Karst said WMI worked with the couple for about 18 months. “We were very excited to her that they learned about Wabash by coming across the Small B u s i n e s s Revolution,” he said. “Through phone, email and in-person conversations with the City of Wabash, Grow Wabash County and other organizations in Wabash, we were happy to help them with their needs to relocate here. From matching them with the right building for their artistic and unique business … to letting them know the growth and development our downtown and the value of having a Main Street organization, we love working with anyone who inquire about downtown Wabash.” Gillenwater added that Grow Wabash County “ultimately assisted them with everything from connecting them with (continued on page 3)

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Small Business Revolution attracts new business to downtown ...continued from page 2 the community when they first visited in person to ultimately finding a building to helping them find local contractors, local business services like insurance and IT help, working through permitting and any number of things that inevitably come up when you undertake a cross-country relocation.” It was the attitude of those the couple worked with, as well as the attitude of those they met on their visit, that convinced them the move was the right thing to do. “We come from an area where forestry jobs were lost, and people are still sitting and moaning and waiting, complaining until the forestry jobs come back,” Daniels said. “When we see the picture of the abandoned cement slab where (GenCorp)

used to be, we don’t see anyone sitting around saying, ‘Gee, when the auto industry comes back …’ “All we’ve heard was look to tomorrow. Let’s try it. Let’s see what happens.” There were other things that played into the couple’s decision to move here beside the people. “The quality of life here is just amazing,” Daniels said, admitting the couple didn’t want to return to California following their initial business. “We were staying at the Knights Inn, and we would drive down that hill to the Wabash River,” he said. “Every time we would drive down that hill, it would l feel like we were in a Hallmark movie. We just loved it, and we didn’t want to go back. Then when we got back (to California), we didn’t

want to be there. We wanted to be here.” But making the move still took a lot of thought and hard choices. “We definitely went back and forth” Mrs. Daniels said. “We have children back there. We have grandchildren. It’s a huge decision to make. It’s a life decision. “They knew we were looking at it. We’ve been talking about it quite a while. I think it was a little bit of a mixed emotion. Our grandchildren are missing us quite a bit.” Since moving to Wabash, the Danielses have lived in an RV at the city’s RV park. They recently began the process of buying a home. In the meantime, they have been working on remodeling their building. Daniels and his brother, Rick, will work at the business

where Daniels makes dulcimers, ukuleles, flutes, banjos, guitars and psalteries. His brother also relocated here. “They will be made in this building by me,” he said. “I built my first dulcimer as a senior in high school, so that was 1971. The business has been around since 1982. We started on Vashon Island in Washington state.” The instruments are “all handcrafted hardwoods, with no veneers or anything,” Mrs. Daniels noted. It takes about 40 hours to make a dulcimer, Daniels said. “There’s a lot of stop and go,” he said. “You do some work, then you have to stop and let it breathe awhile. You glue something then you have to stop and let that set. “I’ll have three or four going at the

same time. One single dulcimer is just about a full week’s work.” Daniels’ instruments can be found around the world, and all over the United States. He also has a website, but said online sales are a very small part of his business. “A lot of people like to play the instrument, to touch it and see it,” Mrs. Daniels said. Daniels had an inventory built up, noting that “before we left, I stopped selling stuff in California and just continued building, we we’ve got inventory. We’ll be able to open up with several instruments.” Deluxe officials were pleased that the Small Business Revolution is still paying dividends to the City of Wabash. “From the beginning, we always felt that by helping a

handful of existing businesses in a town, that the impact would be felt far and wide,” said Cameron Potts, Deluxe’s Vice President of Public Relations. “Now, we couldn’t have predicted a business deciding to move to Wabash, but shining a spotlight on a community and on a business will give people a spark to jump into action. “We have heard from other small business owners across the country how they have been inspired by the series and by the business owners in Wabash and Bristol Borough to take a chance or to open a business. That has been great insight for us.” The SBR has had impacts elsewhere. “In the communities we have visited across the country, we have watched the business districts come together, even

the towns that didn’t win,” Potts continued. “In Bastrop, Texas, and Siloam Springs, Arkansas, businesses have found ways to share their stories and talk about what is great about their community. In Red Wing, Minnesota, the downtown is at 100 percent capacity, partly because of being in the running for the series.” Daniels hopes to repay the community for its support by being available to speak at area schools, noting, “I’m all of introducing people to the dulcimer and the American folk music.” And while the couple admittedly misses their children and grandchildren, they are happy to be settling in Wabash. “We’re pleased as punch to be here,” Daniels said. “This is our home.”

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ther progress. Most recently, the county council shot down a plan to purchase a facility on Manchester Avenue in Wabash for $350,000, with about $400,000 needed in renovations. “The biggest thing for me is we need a health department and we do need a morgue,” council member Matt Mize said at the council’s May 29 meeting. “The big question for me is is there a facility or building that would be less than $1 million? Maybe that group has done that research, but I haven’t been part of it. So, for them to come to this group and ask for the money, I guess I need more information before I can say ‘yes, that $1 million is the best option for the county.’ The was my hesitation and reservation about that proposal.” At that May council meeting, commissioner Barry Eppley suggested moving the county health department and morgue into the proposed facility, as well as bringing in a drug addiction treatment entity to rent space. This would allow the probation department to relocate to the health department’s current

office, alleviating an overcrowding issue in probation caused in part by an increase in probation officers to handle drug-related cases. After tabling the topic in May, the council voted against the proposal at its June meeting. “We are still pursuing a morgue in Wabash County, the commissioners are … we think we do need one,” commissioner Scott Givens said. “We’re going to, probably, just leave the probation where they are currently, overcrowded, and then we’re going to pursue some other avenue as far as smaller – maybe even rent a building – for the morgue, so we have someplace we can go. “It’s going to cost less to have a morgue in Wabash County than it will if we go outside the county.” Givens said that the Wabash City Fire Department quoted the county $1,000 to transfer a body out of the county. “And then, we still have to get the body back at some point, so we’re going to have to buy a vehicle, or we’re going to have to hire one,” he said. “There’s all kinds of problems you’ve got with that.”

Serrano, the Indianapolis man found dead June 28, had to be transported to Miami County for autopsy. “A body in that shape, you cannot take back to a facility that does not have the proper ventilation,” Lewis said. “You have to have the right kind of ventilation.” Additionally, Lewis said that even the work that she can do in Grandstaff ’s basement is hindered by the current storage situation. “Right now, it’s a little hard because my cooler is in one building, I’m working out of the basement of Grandstaff … my supplies and everything are in a room in another building, my desk and office is in

the basement of the courthouse, in the kitchen,” she said, “and anytime I have to do anything, and I have to run and get things from totally, all different buildings.” After all of that, she said, she has to go to the hospital to drop off samples for testing. Lewis said that she made 111 coroner runs in 2017, with 26 autopsies. “Any unattended death is what the coroner runs,” she said. “If I can’t justify cause of death 100 percent, then I do further testing. If I can’t do it by testing, then I do an autopsy.” “I’m a little frustrated, quite frankly, that that effort over the last two and a half years wasn’t recog-

nized, or perhaps I didn’t express that adequately,” Eppley told The Paper in May. “But, the urgency is there. The price tag was the issue. Whether this committee can come together and find an alternative – I’m confident there are other buildings out there. And, I’m confident we can find something that will work. We may be limited by the amount

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“We need to take it one step at a time. The additional addiction treatment may have to wait.”

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our equipment. Then we’ll have the contractors switch to outside largely, because while they’re outside we can actually be staging equipment. It takes a long time to hook it all up. There’s a lot of equipment to this type of process.” “We’re essentially starting now, so this is a perfect groundbreaking. We have our first truckload today, and

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arrange the purchase of the Spiece W a r e h o u s e , Gillenwater continued. “This is a clean tech project. It is a green tech project,” he said. “They will be diverting material currently going across the street to the landfill. They’re going to take that material, add value to it and keep it from going to the landfill.” Roughly 36,000 cubic yards of debris will be kept out of the landfill because of 10X’s work, Gillenwater said. The company is expected to create 26 “high paying jobs,” he said, noting the average wage will be about $32 per hour. The firm is investing about $4 million into the local project, and it is expected to generate more than $50,000 in local income tax. “Those are the kind of wins we want in the c o m m u n i t y, ” Gillenwater said. Vaillancourt talked about the company, saying its “guiding principle above all else is caring.”

Breaking ground at 10X Engineered Materials are (from left) Nick Bourdon and Jake Vaillancourt, both of WasteHub LLC, Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, and Mayor Scott Long. Photo by Joseph Slacian “That may sound kind of hokey to some, but we say that and we mean it,” he said. “We don’t have employees, we have partners. We belive in profit sharing. We believe in paying beyond the living wage. “We believe in rea-

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we’re hoping to be operational in January or February. It’s kind of a moving target. It depends on lead times for certain types of equipment. We’re already getting orders in, getting contractors signed up with their contracts. The money is already flowing.” Both Mayor Scott Long and Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, praised the firm for choosing to locate in Wabash. “It’s been a long time in the making,” Long said. “We’ve been working with them for nearly a year now. I’d like to thank them for choosing Wabash as the home for the company. “It’s a win for the community. It’s a win for the company. It’s a win for everyone.” Gillenwater said finding a building for the company was a challenge, noting that the first site they had chosen was sold just before a deal could be struck. Local Realtor Bob Lundquist helped

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Peterson crowned Festivals Queen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give upâ&#x20AC;Ś believe in yourself, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let anyone else make you feel inferior. In the end, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s you that makes the difference.â&#x20AC;? Peterson has made many friends through the pageant. She is especially close with Sparling, a fellow member of her court. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Danielle and I are always rooting for each other,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was our fourth year together and we both started at the same time, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crazyâ&#x20AC;Ś Honestly, if she had won, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have been just as happy, because sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing and she would have deserved it too.â&#x20AC;? A 2016 graduate of Southwood High School, Sparling will be a junior at the University of Indianapolis this fall. She is majoring in nursing and hopes to one day be a family or neonatal nurse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be back next year,â&#x20AC;? Sparling said with determination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think you can have enough interview practice and I know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely helped me outside of the pageant as well, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to prepare.â&#x20AC;? First runner-up, Martin, is an upcoming senior at Wabash High School. Kirtlan, voted Miss

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Juniors and seniors in MSD of Wabash County earned more than 150 college credits through advanced placement (AP) exams last school year, and earned more than 750 college credits through AP and dual-credit courses. A s s i s t a n t Superintendent Tim Drake updated the MSD board on the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success when it met on Tuesday, July 24. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are not just the dual-credit classes you get,â&#x20AC;? he said of the AP exams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those are world recognized classes that get you credits. Often times, passing those

exams will get you more credits than if you were taking dualcredit versions of that class.â&#x20AC;? Of those earning AP credits, seven MSD students received special distinction. Logan Arnold, Anna Driscoll, Parker Mays, Liam McGouldrick and Adam Spaulding were all named AP Scholars. Driscoll and Mays graduated in 2018, while the other three will be seniors this coming school year. To be named an AP Scholar, Drake noted, students must have received a grade of three or higher on three or more AP exams. (The grading system is based on a five-point system.) One student, B e n j a m i n

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Roudebush, was named an AP Scholar With Honors. Roudebush will be a senior this fall. To accomplish that, Drake told the board, a student must have an average score of at least 3.25 on all the AP exams taken, and scores of three or higher on four or more of the exams. On student, Allen Warren, was named an AP Scholar With Distinction. That accomplishment is given to students who score an average of 3.5 on all the AP exams taken, and scores of three or higher on five or more of the exams. Warren graduated last school year. Drake told the board that the AP exams are the highest method of earning college credit,

according to the Office of High Ability in the Indiana Department of Education. The MSD district has several courses taught in its buildings through Indiana University and Purdue University.

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The three men along with nine other volunteers relabeled cans as needed and then put the tomato products on the panty shelves. In addition to this donation, the Richvalley UMC had a pick-up truck full of pork sausage. They made arrangements with W & W Locker in Bippus to buy the pork. When every-

thing was packaged up and frozen, 532 pounds of pork sausage was delivered on July 18. The congregation at Richvalley feels extremely blessed that that we are able to contribute to F.I.S.H., which us such a vital minitstry of the city and county of Wabash. Our giving is only possible because of the support that we get

from the Wabash Community, as they purchase and hopefully enjoy eating our breaded tenderloins. The profits from those events are stretched as far as we can stretch them. If you are looking for a bible-based, mission-minded to get involved in, please consider Richvalley UMC.

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Indiana Farm Bureau looks to educate thousands of fairgoers about Hoosier agriculture in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair this year. Free events, activities and displays, giveaways and farmer testimonials are aimed at educating visitors of all ages about their food, fuel and fiber and the farmers who grow, raise and process these commodities. INFB will reach fairgoers through a collection of games and exhibits inside

the Farm Bureau Building on the north end of the fairgrounds. “The Indiana State Fair is a great tool for the agriculture industry to showcase the important work that we do every day,” said Randy Kron, INFB president. “Many fairgoers have never been to a farm, so we’re taking the farm to them.” Taste from Indiana Farms: The INFB Women’s Leadership Committee will host Taste from Indiana Farms in the Farm Bureau Building auditorium, August 14, 15 and 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fairgoers have the opportunity to sample free, locallygrown foods, served by Indiana farm families, and take home a collection of recipes from the event. Ag Fact Adventure: The Ag Fact Adventure scavenger hunt walks guests through the Farm Bureau Building, encouraging them to learn something new about agriculture in their quest for a prize. The content covers many areas of agriculture including farm technology, household products and food production. Barn Theater: The

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corn) in the building. Popcorn is courtesy of Preferred Popcorn in Palmyra, Indiana. “At the Farm Bureau Building, they’ll learn about a farmer’s job and we hope they gain an understanding of how the farm is the source of so many essential items they use every day, not just food,” explained Kron. INFB also is sponsoring two brand new events this year, both designed to showcase Indiana’s farm animals. Animal Town, presented by INFB, is a daily exhibit featuring several species of

animals such as beef and dairy cattle, chickens, goats, draft horses, llamas, rabbits, sheep and swine. This new exhibit serves as an interactive, educational opportunity for fairgoers to see their favorite Indiana farm animals up close and learn a little about those animals. Animal Town is located at the east end of the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand. The Supreme Drive is a new event at the 2018 Indiana State Fair modeled on the existing Indiana State Fair Grand Drive. The Supreme Drive’s pur-

pose is to recognize the best breeding stock Indiana has to offer by selecting the supreme 4-H breeding ewes, dairy females and gilts in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Sunday, August 12. The Indiana State Fair takes place August 3 through 19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Events Center in Indianapolis. Daily gate and building hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Farm Bureau Building is located on the north side of the fairgrounds just inside gate 12 and is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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MIKAYLA MUNN were,” he continued. “We’re here for what happened on March 8.” Munn contended that she did not know she was pregnant. However, McCallen said he didn’t believe that. “I believe you knew you were pregnant,” he said. “You had numerous chances to avoid this. … The outcome was the death of a child.” Munn, during testimony, expressed remorse for her son’s death. However, McCallen said he had a hard time believing people when they say such things. “Are you truly remorseful, or are you remorseful for where you are today,” he asked rhetorically. “This will not define you,” the judge told Munn. “But I have to deal with what was presented to me.” During testimony, Munn’s parents, Pamela and David Munn, described their daughter as a loving individual who worked hard in school, was an excellent volleyball player who played for four years on the Spartan squad, was involved in the community. “She gets along with everyone,” Mrs. Munn said. “She

loves to be around kids, and she has a special spot for seniors.” She said that she misses her daughter “dearly, and I wish for nothing more for her to be able to come home.” Any dreams her daughter had are now gone, she noted. However, she now must create new dreams and she and the family want to work with her to fulfill them. “Everyone makes mistakes,” Mrs. Munn said. “That doesn’t mean they have to pay for them the rest of their lives. She deserves a second chance.” Under questioning from Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley Jr., Mrs. Munn said she wasn’t aware that her daughter was pregnant. Asked how she would have reacted if she had known, she said like any parent, she wouldn’t have been happy, but would have helped her daughter any way possible. Munn’s father told the court “people who know her and who have spent time with her know what a kind, caring person she is. Please be lenient and merciful in your decision.” Munn claimed the father of the baby was one person, but later changed that statement and said Roland was the father. DNA testing proved him to be such. He said he has known Munn since junior high school and said she was “a sweetheart of a person who would give you the shirt off her

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back to help you. She would do anything for anybody.” He said he learned in October 2015 that Munn was pregnant, and assumed the pair would talk about their options when she came home over Christmas break. However, she later told him that she suffered a miscarriage and was no longer pregnant. He didn’t learn the truth until March 2016. “I’ll never hear my son call my name,” Roland said, fighting back tears. “I’ll never get to throw a ball with him.” Munn, in addressing the court, said “I’m not the monster I’ve been portrayed to be in the media.” “I’ve made some serious mistakes,” she continued. “I’ve made some selfish decisions and terrible choices that led to my son’s death. I have no one else to blame but myself. “I don’t know why I did what I did. All I can say is I’m sorry.” Munn told the court that she has been studying the Bible and would one day like to help other women who are in the position she was. She also told those who are now in that situation to remember “there are options. Please get help. Don’t think you’re alone. Please get help.” Munn’s attorney, Daniel Vanderpool, told the court the entire lives of the entire Munn family changed on March 8, 2016, and that Munn’s life was going to change again, based on the judge’s sentencing decision. “They’re a loving family,” he said of the Munns. “They care about each other and try to do the right thing. But they’re not perfect … but neither are any other families.” In addition to passing sentence, McCallen signed an order authorizing the Indiana State Police to turn the remains of the baby over to Roland for burial.

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MutualFirst Financial announces second quarter earnings MUNCIE — MutualFirst Financial, Inc., the holding company of M u t u a l B a n k , announced today adjusted net income available to common shareholders, excluding $1.1 million of one-time merger related expenses, net of tax, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, was $5.3 million, or 60 cents diluted earnings per common share. This compares to net income available to common shareholders for the same period in 2017 of $3.9 million, or 52 cents diluted earnings per common share. The adjusted net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 represents an annualized return on average assets of 1.05 per-

cent and return on average tangible common equity of 13.22 percent compared to 0.99 percent and 10.92 percent, respectively, for the same period of last year. Including the onetime merger related expenses, net income available to common shareholders for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018, was $4.2 million, or 48 cents diluted earnings per common share. Annualized return on average assets was 0.83 percent and return on average tangible common equity was 10.46 percent for the second quarter of 2018. Adjusted net income available to common shareholders, excluding $1.6 million of one-timer merger related expenses, net of tax, for the first six

months of 2018 was $9.8 million, or $1.17 diluted earnings per common share. This compares to net income available to common shareholders for the same period in 2017 of $7.1 million, or 95 cents diluted earnings per common share. The adjusted net income for the six months ended June 30, 2018 represents an annualized return on average assets of 1.05 percent and return on average tangible common equity of 12.57 percent compared to 0.91 percent and 10.09 percent, respectively, for the same period of last year. Including the onetime merger related expenses, net income available to common shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $8.2 million, or 98 cents diluted earnings per

Chip seal work to begin By The Paper staff The Indiana Department of Transportation announces that chip seal preservation is scheduled to begin this week on various roadways in Fulton, Miami and Wabash counties. INDOT maintenance crews are expected to begin on or after Wednesday, Aug. 1, w e a t h e r permitting.Roadways to be chip sealed (in no specific order) are as follows:U.S. 24 (outside shoulders only)

from U.S. 31 to the Miami/Wabash County lineS.R. 19 between U.S. 24 and the southern limits of the Town of AkronU.S. 31 (outside shoulders only) from the Fulton/Miami County line to S.R. 16Drivers can expect lane restrictions and traffic directed by flaggers while INDOT maintenance crews maintain access for vehicles. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route. If driving through the chip seal work zone, drivers should take

extra caution, drive slowly and allow additional space between vehicles to prevent stone chips from damaging windshields or paint.Once the chip seal has cured, crews will sweep the highway clear of loose stone, apply a fog seal surface coat and paint pavement markings. The entire process can take up to two weeks in each area. All chip seal in Fulton, Miami and Wabash counties is expected to be complete by late August, weather permitting.

Habitat for Humanity names executive director By The Paper staff

Erika Kambs is the new executive director of Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. She assumed the post on Monday, June 11, 2018. Kambs attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Luther College in May 2008. She brings with her an extensive background with non-profits, leadership, liaison, training, confidentiality, and much more. She replaces Maggie Wimberley, who resigned from the post to pursue other opportunities. WCHFH board members would like to thank Wimberley for

ERIKA KAMBS her service and welcome Kambs to the organization. “We are delighted to welcome Erika to the Habitat for Humanity family,” said Candy Russell, Board Member. “We feel she will leverage her compassion, knowledge and expertise to effec-

tively serve the Wabash County community.” Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty and substandard housing worldwide. We build or renovate simple, decent affordable housing for people in need, who purchase the homes through a no profit mortgage. The homeowners’ monthly mortgage payments are recycled into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more homes.

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Aug. 1 blood drive at the Urbana C o m m u n i t y Building. Walk-Ins are welcome! HELP LIONS CLUBS BY WORKING AT THE INDIANA STATE FAIR: You do not have to be a member of any Lions Club to work at the Indiana State Fair. Your volunteering helps all clubs in Indiana receive grant money for local projects by working at Gate 12, the Transportation Gate, the Tunnel Gate, and the walk-in Gate on the Monon Trail. Over the years, the Urbana Lions Club has received over $5,000 in grant money for different projects at the Urbana C o m m u n i t y Building or the ballfield. These four gates are staffed exclusively by Lions Club members from all over the state who either scan or sell tickets. You work sitting in air-conditioned booths or under tents. This year for the first time the Gate Captains at each gate will be Lions Club members. Marvin and I will be working

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scanning and selling tickets as well as being Gate Captains at the Tunnel Gate and the Monon Trail every weekend the State Fair is on starting Aug. 3 and ending on August 19. If you would like more information you can go on line, google Indiana Lions Foundation and click on usually the first item that comes up. The page will open with Indiana State Fair. Click on Indiana State Fair Volunteer Sign Up where you will be given general information and videos of workers from past State Fairs. Click on a day and see if there is a shift open when you can work. Workers cover two shifts. The first shift clocks in after 7:30 a.m. and work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The

second shift workers clock in after 1:30 p.m. and work from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Besides helping your community and the time you work being a fun day, other “perks” are free parking in the Employee Parking lot, free transportation to where you check in and back to your car when you are done. You do not pay to get in the Fair which you can enjoy before or after your shift. There are several numbers you can call for more information or you can email, text, or call me – Mary Ann Mast at mamast812@gmail.c om or 260-377-9475. I would be glad to answer questions and help you “know the ropes” the first time you go to work! PRAYER CONCERNS: Duane Wagner is in Millers East. Continue to remember Gene Miller, Sue Hann, Jerry Long, John Eltzroth (John came home on July 19, but still needs prayers.), Glen Summers, Lois (and Dean) Haupert, Duane and Esther Wagner, Cathy (Hoover) Pritchard, Danny Knee, Naomi

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MU Pharmacy Program wins national diversity award From the MU News Bureau FORT WAYNE – The Pharmacy Program at Manchester University is the first in the nation to receive an American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) award that honors commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The inaugural O u t s t a n d i n g Commitment in Health Disparities and Cultural Competence Award was presented July 23 at the Pharmacy Education annual meeting in Boston by an AACP special interest group that supports culturally and linguistically appropriate patientcentered care. “I want to thank all of you for your steadfastness in living out our mission to respect the infinite worth of all persons,” said W. Thomas Smith, MU dean of Pharmacy Programs, in the announcement to faculty and staff at the Fort Wayne campus. He praised their “efforts in ensuring our students have an opportunity to work with and learn from persons who are

unlike them, and for your dedication to cultivating and sustaining a campus climate where everyone is welcome and respected.” Manchester has one of the most diverse pharmacy programs in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, and its students get special training and do service among underserved populations – including people with limited English skills and of diverse cultural backgrounds. The Pharmacy Program promotes a service learning philosophy and requires students to do service each year in order to progress into the next professional year. The orientation service event this year is 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, with about 250 people in a dozen locations in the Fort Wayne area. The northeast Indiana program welcomes diversity in its various forms and definitions. The program’s Values Statement lists diversity as a core value “... because understanding differences develops respect for ethnic, cultural, and religious pluralism; an international consciousness;

and an appreciation for the infinite worth of every person.” Since it began in 2012, the program has been recognized for its commitment to diversity. Walgreens, for example, annually gives the program an award to aid diversity initiatives and provide scholarships. The American Bar Association in 2018 named Smith as a Champion of Diversity and Inclusion for his “extraordinary efforts to foster an environment of acceptance and equality.” Manchester offers a four-year doctoral program that leads to a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.). The program makes its home on Manchester’s Fort Wayne campus, 10627 Diebold Road. It also offers a one-year on-campus and online Master of Science degree in pharmacogenomics, as well as a dual degree in both pharmacy and pharmacogenomics. Phar maco g enomics uses an individual’s genetic markers to customize and maximize their medication therapy.

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Frischman honored by the State of Indiana

On July 15, 2018, Dr. David Frischman presented Dr. Ronald Frischman with a certificate of congratulations from State Sen. Andy Zay. This special honor was given to celebrate Dr. Ronald Frischman’s 60 years as a chiropractor at the Wabash Chiropractic Center and for his outstanding community service. Dr. Ron was born in Medford, Wis., on May 21, 1933. He attended the University of Wisconsin for pre-med, and then attended Lincoln Chiropractic College in Indianapolis. He married Barbara Ping, and they moved to Wabash where he began his practice. They had five children Mark, David, Pam, Amy and Brian. Later, Barbara passed away, and Dr. Ron married Judy Vanderspool, who celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on July 4, 2018. Dr. Ron has participated in multiple church activities, clubs, community theater, and played the piano and/or organ for numerous programs. He has been a director and President of the Indiana State C h i r o p r a c t i c Association and received the

Dr. David Frischman presents his father, Dr. Ronald Frischman, and award the elder Frischman received from State Sen. Andy Zay. Photo provided Chiropractor of the Year Award. In 1971, Mayor Bryant presented him with the “Flag of the City of Wabash.” He was a city council member for 9 years serving as liaison to the YMCA and the Wabash City School Board. He was the United Fund past president and director. He was the Senior Citizens Board past president. In the past, he was a member of the Wabash County Arts Council

and served as their president. He is currently on the FISH food Pantry Board and the Falls Cemetery Board of Directors. He is an active member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club and has served as their president as well. Currently, he is a volunteer with Love, Inc. and the United Way. He also serves as a board member for the Huntington Council on Aging. He is a frequent volunteer at the Honeywell Center. He

was a founder of the Trinity Lutheran Church and a Charter member. In addition, he was a church board member, Elder, teacher, and organist at Trinity Lutheran Church. Currently, he is a charter member and a key participant in the founding of the Living Faith Lutheran Church where he is a member of the ministry team and also serves as a keyboardist.

Dr. Ronald & Judy Frischman honored

Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Frischman recently celebrated three great milestones in their lives. Frischman turned 85 years old in May, and this year he retired after 60 years of practice as a local chiropractor at the Wabash Chiropractic Center. In addition, the couple’s 20th wedding anniversary was July 4. Their family honored them with a surprise party at the Elks Lodge on July 8. A roast was given to honor Frischman’s birthday and retirement with Dr. David Frischman as the emcee. The Frischmans were delighted by the kind words and warm wishes of their many friends and family. The party was

organized and given by their family. Their children: Mark & Paula Frischman, David & Cyndi Frischman, Pam & Brian Campbell, Amy Glendenning, Brian Frischman, Jeanette & Dave Snyder, Mike & Allison Vanderspool, Amy Kenseth & Tim Berdelman. Their grandchildren: Andrew & Tianna Frischman, Lauren Frischman, Travis & Kayla Frischman, Chris & Danielle Jena, Jon & Kelly Jena, Stacy & Casey Cox, Drew Vanderspool, Kate Vanderspool, Carly Kenseth, Joey & Kylie Simon. Their greatgrandchildren: Riley Shaneberger, Justus King, Raven King, Austin Jena, and Kate Jena.

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Wabash County students on MU dean’s list

NORTH MANCHESTER — A total of 417 students at M a n c h e s t e r University are on the spring 2018 dean’s list. The students achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of classes this spring. Students from the area earning this academic honor: Ava Barefoot, major undeclared, North Manchester. Sydney Brobst, elementary education, North Manchester. C o n n o r Eichenauer, psychology, North Manchester. Karly Eichenauer, b i o l o g y - ch e m i s t r y,

North Manchester. Brady Forman, business management, North Manchester. Nicholas Joyner, exercise science, North Manchester. Emily Lynn, double majors in music and French, North Manchester. Mason McBride, double majors in music and educational studies, North Manchester. Gregory Miller, psychology, North Manchester. Katie Peden, environmental studies, North Manchester. Brady Pyrah, accounting, North Manchester. Issac Ray, double majors in business

management and sports management, North Manchester. Elijah Smith, history, North Manchester. Hallie Sorg, biology-chemistry, North Manchester. Alyssa Spann, elementary education, North Manchester. Heather Steele, elementary education, North Manchester. Desiree Blum, double majors in biology and Spanish, Roann. Jensen Lassiter, doulble majors in English and history, Roann. Kaitlynn Still, marketing, Wabash. Marcus Zwiebel, double majors in English and art, Wabash.

Cooper family plans reunion Descendants of Henry Clay and America (LuLu) Cooper will have a

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First responders recognized by Wabash City Council By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com One retired Wabash Police Department officer was honored Monday night, while another member of the WPD and a member of the Wabash Fire Department were promoted when the Wabash City Council met. Wabash Patrolman Greg Music, who retired earlier this month after 34 years on the department, received a plaque from Mayor Scott Long. Meanwhile, WPD Patrolman Paige Blanton was promoted to First Class Patrolman. She joined the department on July 24, 2017, and graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. She is currently on third shift patrol. Wabash firefighter Nathan Wood was promoted to WFD Inspector Paramedic. In another matter, Wabash resident Marcia Short complained to the Council about the condition of several homes in her neighborhood. B u i l d i n g Commissioner John Stephens, in response to a question from Long, said one of the homes she complained about is on the list for a hearing before the Wabash

Mayor Scott Long (left) congratulates Greg Music on his retirement from the Wabash Police Department. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Patrolman Paige Blanton receives her oath from Mayor Long after being promoted to patrolman first class.

Wabash firefighter Nathan Wood receives an oath of office from the mayor after being promoted to WFD Inspector Paramedic. Board of Public Works and Safety. Long instructed Stephens to look into

the condition of the other homes which Short expressed concern about.

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Meals on Wheels in need of volunteers Dear Editor: I would like to start with a thank you for all the community support for Meals on Wheels. A desire common to everyone is to live in his own home. To fulfill this desire many communities are offering a service under a variety of titles, the most common of which is Meals on Wheels. The purpose of Meals on Wheels is to deliver nutritious meals to the homes of those unable to provide meals for themselves because of physical or mental disability. Clients are referred by a medical doctor on a prescription from to the hospital. Meals on Wheels of Wabash, Inc. began operations on Feb. 26, 1973. Interest in such a project was aroused at a May

breakfast of the Council of Church Women United. Subsequently a committee was appointed to investigate the feasibility of such an operation in Wabash. Mr. P.J. Washburn, director of services of the Wabash County Hospital, was very much interested in furnishing meals for the project. The Wabash Presbyterian Church gave space for an office in its education building. All administration and deliveries are done by volunteers so that the recipients pay only for the food as billed by the hospital. The service is offered Monday through Friday. Wherever established, this service has proven to be of significant value in dealing with the problems of the aged as well as to the

ill and handicapped. Meals on Wheels is beneficial to the recipient in several ways. One valuable aspect is the preparation of special diets, such as diabetic, low salt, etc. for individuals who, because of age or illness would be unable to prepare food for themselves. Another is the assurance that the meals are balanced and nutritious. This program makes it possible for earlier hospital discharge for those living alone; in other cases it may prevent admission to a nursing home. Having a nutritious meal for their loved ones can be a great relief for the families of the recipients. There’s no doubt that having a nutritious meal will keep you healthier and more independent. We on the board of direc-

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tors of Meals on Wheels of Wabash would like to thank the Wabash Presbyterian Church for the donation and maintenance of the Meals on Wheels office for the last 43 years. That’s a remarkable contribution to the community of Wabash you have afforded us to serve these long years. There’s no doubt this charitable organization would have never lasted for 43 years without you. Thanks to your contribution the contribution of the Wabash Hospital and the hundreds of volunteers who have volunteered their

time and expense of their own transportation. Over the last 43 years, we have delivered an estimated 1 million meals to the people in need in this wonderful community of Wabash. How grateful we should all feel just to be a part of the Meals on Wheels of Wabash success story. I know I am. God bless our community, God bless this organization and God bless all of you. Please consider volunteering less that one hour once a week to keep us serving this wonderful community. — Cheri Mullen

Remember Purple Heart recipients Dear Editor: Aug. 7 is Purple Heart Day. This day honors those veterans who were killed or wounded in combat. In 1932, Congress created the Purple Heart medal and the Order of the Purple Heart. The origin of this award goes back to the Revolutionary War, when Gen. George Washington wanted to reward the noncommissioned officers and enlisted men for their meritorious service during the war. On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. Washington created the Badge of Merit for noncommissioned officers and enlisted men who had served honorably for more than six years during the Revolutionary War. The design was a heart-shaped piece of purple cloth or silk with a narrow lace or binding and the word “merit” stitched across the heart. This award was pre-

sented to at least three men in Washington’s command. However, this decoration was later forgotten, until 1927, when Gen. Charles P. Summerall, U.S. Army chief of staff, asked Congress to revive the Badge of Merit. He was unsuccessful. Later, Gen. Douglass MacArthur successfully convinced Congress to reinstate the medal. On Feb. 22, 1932, Washington’s 200th birthday, Congress created the “Order of the Purple Heart.” The medal was altered to include a bust of Washington, his coat of arms, and “For Military Merit” inscribed on the back. This medal was awarded to World War I veterans who were killed or wounded and to be awarded to every veteran who was killed or wounded in combat. On Jan. 7, 1958, Congress incorporated the Military

Order of the Purple Heart of the United States of America, or MOPH. The principles of the MOPH are “patriotic allegiance to the United States of America, fidelity to its Constitution and laws, the security of civil liberty,

and the permanence of free institutions.” Every combat veteran has a story that he or she may share with others. Every combat wounded has a traumatic event that is difficult to share and difficult to forget. So, on Aug.

Guidelines for submitting letters The editorial staff of The Paper invites readers to submit letters to the editor on timely issues. To ensure fairness to everyone, we have established the following guidelines: Mailed and faxed letters must be signed. All submissions, including by e-mail, must include an address and daytime telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for length, content and readability. Also, per

the editor’s judgment, personal attacks, inflammatory statements and legally objectionable material will not be printed. Personal attacks against individuals or businesses will not be printed. The editor must also limit readers to submitting a maximum of two letters per month, regardless of whether previous letters have been published, due to space allotments in each weekly issue.

7, the members of MPOH 736, Peru, respectfully ask you to honor those recipients of the Purple Heart medal. – David Bandelier, Commander, and Thomas Moorman, Adjutant

Bus staff deserves praise Dear Editor I am a senior citizen who needs the transit bus due to health problems, I had to give up driving. I’ll agree with Beverly Ferry. We need the transit bus. The men and women who drive the bus are very helpful. Also, the dispatchers are very helpful. I also use a wheelchair so you do need extra time. I just want to say thank you for providng us with the bus service. – Julie Etling, Wabash

Dear Editor: In order to move Wabash ahead into the 21st century we have to fix the whole city, not just the downtown area. All of the taxpayers do not live downtown, and they are the ones paying the bill. If you put a new tire on a car with a broken axel it won’t get you anywhere. The city has approximately the same population now as it did in 1908. We have more equipment and as many or more employees as we did when the population was 16,000. Why? Makes you wonder about modern technology. To fix a problem you have to know what the problem is. What has been done to fix the city’s problems? At election time all you hear is we have a drug and job problem and many others. After many years we still have those problems. What has been done to fix these problems? Apparently not enough. Building a new housing area only makes the other areas appear worse than they really are. Let’s work on fixing the residential already here. Why did most of the businesses move from downtown all those years ago? That move should have told us something back then. Let’s stop the rhetoric, determine the problem and fix it. We have been paying the same group, by different names, for a lot of years to bring in new, good paying jobs, and still haven’t achieved that goal Let’s try something different. As I have said before, if you keep doing things the same way you are going to get the same results. Let’s start using common sense. – Red Hapner, Wabash

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The fall session of the 3B Program will begin Aug. 13, 2018, at the United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd St, N. Manchester IN. Classes are held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday each week from 10 -11 a.m. If school is cancelled, no class will be held. Classes are free of charge. The 3B Program is designed especially for senior adults. The focus is on moving muscles (Body), stretching the brain (Brain), and nurturing one’s faith (Belief). The 3B program is designed to be done primarily sitting in a chair, with the option of some exercises done standing. The aim is always to increase muscle strength and flexibility while improving balance. The beauty of the program is that it can be adapted to use with individuals in wheelchairs and/or walkers. Angie Briner (260352-0606) and Judi Brown are the leaders of this program. HONOR FLIGHT AT FUN FEST: Honor Flight is a non-profit organization honoring America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. We fly our local heroes from Fort Wayne to Washington, D.C., to reflect at their memorials for a oneday free visit. All veterans of the service are eligible to sign up, top priority is given to any Veterans who are terminally ill. Help send veterans from Northeast Indiana to see their memorial by making a taxdeductible donation. Honor Flight is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. HFNEI receives no government funding. All flights are fully funded by individual and corporate donations, small and large. Cost of one flight is $86,000.00, anything you can give is greatly appreciated. Veterans can stop at our booth on Friday August 10th to get questions answered and pick up an application. Donations will also be accepted and all checks will receive a tax-deductible receipt by mail after the check has been

processed. If you are not able to visit our booth you can make your check to: Honor Flight NEI and send it to: P.O. Box 5, Huntertown, IN, 46748. For more information please phone 260 633-0049. PA R K V I E W COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE: Parkview Health and Parkview Wabash Hospital are pleased to welcome Jeff Knee, EMS-P, community paramedic, to the Parkview C o m m u n i t y Paramedicine (CP) program in Wabash, Huntington and Whitley Counties. CP is a communitybased care model where paramedics work outside their normal emergency response role to provide preventive and follow-up care to people at no cost in their homes or skilled care facilities. This approach allows paramedics to proactively assist people with regaining optimal well-being outside the hospital setting. Patients who suffer from diabetes, frequent falls, chronic health conditions, or any situation that might lead to frequent ER visits, can benefit from this approach. Knee served on the Wabash Fire Department for 20 years, serving as a firefighter, inspector, and EMT-Paramedic. “I was in the first class of paramedics in Wabash,” said Knee. “I also worked part-time at Wabash County Hospital in the emergency department and then returned to

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Parkview in February 2016 to help pioneer this new program.” The Community Paramedicine program provides: Inhome visits, which help the paramedics get to know you and your unique situation; a healthcare advocate who listens to you and your family’s concerns; a professional to make you aware of available resources; assistance with home safety; Medication organization; vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and oxygen level). To schedule a visit, contact Knee at 260-355-3562. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: The annual Community Ice Cream Social is being held at South Pleasant United Methodist Church on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 5 p.m. Hot dogs, desserts, and homemade ice cream with toppings will be served. A patriotic concert will be given by the God’s All Community Choir. Friends, family and the public are all invited to this free event. The church is located on State Road 15, 2 miles north of State Road 114. For info, contact Pastor

Russ at 260-982-4399. FARMER’S MARKET & POP KIDS CLUB: The North M a n c h e s t e r Farmer’s Market has opened for its annual season of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts and more! The Market will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot (corner of Main and Wayne Streets). Again this year is “POP Kids Club” for children ages 3-12. FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician.

Jeff Knee is the new community paramedic at Parkview Wabash Hospital. Photo provided Each weekday between 11 a.m. and noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. P A R T I N G SHOTS: “To be as good as it can be, a team has to buy into what you as the coach are doing. They have to feel you’re a part of them and they’re a part of you.” Bobby Knight NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com

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Veterans Coffee And Snack will be held on Friday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. in the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building. Anyone who has served in the service may attend. A NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE will take place Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dora Christian Church, just West/Southwest of the Salamonie Dam; just North of Dora Road (250s). The Dora Ladies Aide is inviting anyone who wishes to set up a free outdoor space. You must provide your own tables & no electricity will be available. Time to clean out that closet! Dust off the stuff you don’t use! Reclaim that lost garage space! And make a little dough! There will be no charge for the booth space. There will be no charge for advertising. No reservations needed! Lunch will be available. Organizers are also still accepting (nonclothing) donations. Come and shop, Come tour our historic church, come & catch up with your neighbors! Bring your friends! Make new friends! For more information, please call 260-782-2006 or 260-563-6352 LA F O N TA I N E HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1961 GIRLS are meeting for lunch at Rose’s Little Italy in Marion on Aug. 14 at 11:30 a.m. LUNCH BUNCH will meet for lunch at Ivanhoe’s in Upland on Aug. 21 at 11:30 a.m. L A F O N TA I N E AND TOWNSHIP

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RESIDENTS are you not aware that you may take items to Waste Management on Cass Street in Wabash. Items they will take are: paint, tires, appliances, computers, oil, TVS, light bulbs, and items that you want to get rid of doing their business hours. Just call them and check on just what they will take. The LaFontaine recycle area looks bad because people leave items that are not to be left there. Please, Please help keep the town of LaFontaine looking nice. SOMERSET Town Board met Monday, July 9, at the Community Building. All seven members were present. Also present were Ed Bailey and Ken Miller. Jeremy Milliner called the meeting to order. Derek Finch gave the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved. Gary DeGrandchamp gave the financial report. The board received $243 from recycling, $122 from the hotdog sale and $100 in rent. Evan Hedrick has offered to repair the fence that was damaged by the falling tree and the board thanks him for his

work. Members were very pleased with the attendance and positive input of the Community Meeting and is proceeding with joining the C o m m u n i t y Foundation. This will allow the community to apply for many grants and gives tax deduction status to any donation to the SRDC. The board will need some time to establish the ability to accept and process any donations that need to be classified as charitable and therefore tax deductible. It will announce when that option is available. Some of the projects that have been discussed are new doors for the Community Building, resurfacing the tennis and basketball courts and the need for a HVAC overhaul in the future. The community can recycle steel and aluminum. With new members on that committee, members can pick up old appliances as well. Officials are hoping to have a regularly scheduled pick up/drop off day probably on a Saturday morning. They also are going to get some new pea gravel for the Community Building Park. When that is delivered we will need help in spreading it. Also discussed, was moving the parking blocks on the west side of the building closer to the building, and adding more crushed stone to increase the size of the parking lot. The stumps from the old shrubs need to be cut off and that area mulched to prevent

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weed growth. From the mowing crew it was established that Lowell Shelton will continue to mow the fire station and we thank him for that. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Logan Hensley, Candy Smith Speicher, Trisha Baldwin Aug. 3, Logan Hensley, Bella Wor thington, B r a x t o n Worthington, Cordi Nelson-Brooks VanLine, Michael Brane, Chase Enyeart Aug. 4, Janel Proffitt, Jamie Hill, Penny Lloyd Aug. 5, Miriam Cecil Doctsch, Patty Johnson Aug. 6, Donna Barton, Robert

Summers Aug. 8, Marvin Schlemmer, LaVona Meching Aug. 9 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Dustin and Rachel Hurst Aug. 2, Kevin and Linda Kidwell Aug. 3,James & Kaye Sorrell Aug. 4, David and Donna Ballard Aug. 7 WORDS OF WISDOM “Greatness comes from practice. Don’t be fooled by the perception of effortlessness. Whatever you aim to do, be consistent and persistent.” Anthony Frasier SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to

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these eleven years. Thank you to everyone who provided their news items to me. I have appreciated this opportunity to serve you all in this capacity. Sincerely, Joy Harber ROANN FESTIVAL PARADE entry forms are now available at the Roann Public Library. They will also be available at the Roann Post Office soon. The parade theme this year is Surfin’ in the U.S.A. There is no fee to be in the parade. Please make plans to attend the parade on Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, Class of 1968, 50th Class Reunion will be held August 10-12, with events each of those days. On Friday the class will meet at the Roann Covered Bridge at 6:30 p.m., On Saturday, there will be a dinner at the VFW in Wabash beginning at 6:30 p.m. On Sunday, the class will meet at the Urbana School at

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11:30 for brunch. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS:. Thanks so much for everyone who participated in the annual Summer Reading program. Thanks also to all the volunteers who assisted with various events. The young readers enjoyed getting to learn all about rocks. The library took their own unique spin on the national theme, Libraries Rock. Thanks also to all those who donated food and things for the Roann Food Pantry during our We CAN Read food drive. Get

ready for the next program beginning on October as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of the book, Frankenstein. There will be a statewide read of the novel as well as several events and activities leading up to Halloween. THE ROANN FARMER’S MARKET continues every Friday through the summer at the corner of Chippewa and Allen streets; from 4-6 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the market will be held in the Roann Community Building located on Chippewa. For more information, call Jerry Nelson at 765-998-2863. If no answer, please leave a message. THE STOCKDALE MILL is open for visitors on Saturdays, from noon to 4 p.m. The visitor’s center has gift items for purchase, such as flour and corn meal, shirts, hats, mugs and other items. The public is

invited to visit this historic landmark. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Robert Lewis Birk, Roger Flitcraft, Roger Harman, Malachi Higgins, Lisa Diane Krom, Miriam Musselman, Donna Griffey, Bill Abell, Jon Keppel, and Abigail Jo Spencer.. (From the Roann Community Calendar) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Randall Griffey, Mr. and Mrs. Troy McKillip, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stouffer, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Blackburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bakehorn. (From the Roann Community Calendar CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ 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.

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Dancing events planned at FunFest By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — On Friday evening, Aug. 10, “Dancing Under the Stars” celebrates the many forms of partnership dancing. The FunFest program kicks off at 6:30 with performances by area social dancers in styles such as swing, tango, hustle, waltz and country. At 7 p.m., a swing class will be taught by Warsaw instructor Teena Nichols. This will be followed by a swing dance contest at 7:30. Participants will be randomly paired with partners so dancers at any level of experience can participate. Top couples will receive gift

certificates to local restaurants and area dance events. At 8 p.m., folks can head out to Market Street to show off their moves dancing to the sounds of The Murphy Wrecks. The following day, Saturday, Aug. 11, Dance Hall Days highlights various forms of dance, beginning at 9 a.m. in the morning and going until 4 p.m.. Each hour, a different style will be demonstrated and taught by local dance groups and instructors. Styles include aerobic, circle, line, Latin and night club dancing. Classes are open to all —- ages 5 to 105 are welcome. A special event will take place at 2 p.m. when students

age 3 to 18 from Terri Eckert’s School of Dance will perform tap, ballet, jazz and hip hop. Both the Friday and Saturday events are free and open to the public, and will be at The Firehouse, 108 W. Main St., North Manchester. Events are organized by Have a Ball Manchester and sponsored by Sweetwater Sound of Fort Wayne. For more information, s e e www.HABManchest er.net or www.northmanchesterchamb e r. c o m / f u n fest.html, or contact Jim BrumbaughSmith at 260-982-7285, habmanchester@ya hoo.com.

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WVMA announces new lineup By The Paper staff

The Wabash Valley Music Association will host a list of upcoming performances taking place during the 2018-2019 season at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. The series consists

of seven shows that feature quality Broadway, classical, and vocal performances. Corporate Sponsorship for the Wabash Valley Music Association is provided by Parkview Wabash Hospital. Purchasing tickets for the entire WVMA series offers substan-

tial savings when compared to buying each show individually. Ticket pricing begins at $75 for balcony seating, rows KK-QQ; $140 for main floor seating, rows QZZ, and, $175 for main floor seating, rows AP, mezzanine, and balcony seating, rows AA-HH. Ticket prices

for students through high school are $37.50, $70, and $87.50 respectively. Individual ticket prices are listed for each show. Shows include: Once Upon a Mattress (Presented by Wabash Area Community Theater) – Friday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Wabash Area Community Theater presents this rollicking spin on the familiar classic The Princess and the Pea. Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, this production is hilarious, raucous, romantic, and melodic. You’ll never look at fairy tales quite the same way again! Tickets are $17 for adults; $10 for youth through high school. The Hit Men: Legendary Rock Supergroup – Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Take a starstudded journey back through rock ‘n’ roll history with legendary performers who sang and played

with some of the greatest artists of all time! Tickets are $25, $35 and $45. VoicePlay – Saturday, Jan.12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. This allmale singing group has taken the timeless sound of vocal music and turned it completely on its head. Reimagined as a full stage show, amazing and humorous harmonies pepper VoicePlay’s musicwithout-music sound. Get ready for inventive and hilarious onstage theatrics that are fit for all ages. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45. The Sound of Music – Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The spirited, romantic, and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will thrill audiences with its Tony®-, Grammy®-, and Academy Award®winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb

Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and of course, the title song. Tickets are $35, $45 and $58. Academy of St Martin in the Fields 60th Anniversary Tour – Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world’s premier chamber orchestras, renowned for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world’s most-loved classical music. The Academy pays homage to its 1959 premiere performance with a celebratory 60th Anniversary Tour featuring the works of Bach, Mozart, Haydn, and more. Tickets are $35, $45 and $58. Ball State University Singers – Friday, March 29, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. Alan Alder, the Ball State University Singers feature 22 members and an instrumental ensemble of 13 musi-

cians. The show features vocal solos, ensemble singing, and the high-energy precision choreography that has become a Ball State University Singers hallmark. Tickets are $15, $25 and $35. John Tesh – Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. After more than three decades as an international entertainer, John Tesh has earned six Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, seven TV specials and sold more than eight million records. His recording and live concert career continues to thrive as he embarks on an intimate solo tour that will entertain both loyal and new fans alike. Tickets are $35, $45 and $58. Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Tickets available for Farm-to-Fork tour By The Paper staff Tickets are still available for the Far m-To-Fork Trolley No.85 Tour featuring RiverRidge Farm and Kenapocomocha that will take place on

Saturday, Aug. 4 from 5:30pm-8:30pm. RiverRidge Farm and Kenapocomocha are teaming up to offer a unique outdoor dining experience. Travel aboard Trolley No.85 to RiverRidge Farm, a four-season veg-

etable farm located in Roann. A private tour of RiverRidge led by owner Nate Fingerle, an exclusive dinner on the farm with a menu designed and prepared with local ingredients by Kenapocomocha,

and microbrews from Chapman’s Brewing Co. are all included for $45 per ticket. Dinner will include an organic tomato galette with goat cheese and a fresh garden salad accompanied by hibiscus tea. “Last year’s Farmto-Fork Tour to Hawkins Family Farm was such a success, and the Farm-to-Fork trend is in such high demand currently, that I knew we needed to bring this tour back again,” said Jennifer LongDillon, Tourism Manager for Visit Wabash County, “I am ecstatic that we are able to offer this exclusive tour and make it available for both locals and visitors.” One can now register for all Trolley No.85 tours online! Please go to www.visitwabashcounty.com, click on Tours/Trolley Rental, or call 260563-7171. Organizers thank Duke Energy for sponsoring this tour.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — There’s lots to see and do during Funfest at the North Manchester Center for History. The Center is open to the public with free admission on Friday, August 10, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Center is located at 122 E. Main Street. Free admission for the month of August is sponsored by Manchester University. The Center for History has a continuously updated exhibit that highlights new museum acquisitions. The items highlighted now are the Eleanor Schmedel Himebaugh Storybook Doll Collection. Many of us remember these tiny dolls and their

distinctive polka-dot boxes. Visitors can enjoy the Center’s air conditioning while taking a refreshing and entertaining pause from the many Funfest offerings. The Center is planning a continuous showing of the documentary it commissioned for the Indiana Bicentennial, “A Sense of Place.” The movie explores how North Manchester has been perceived in videos from a 1938 movie through a 1985 ABC “Good Morning, America” series. The movie tells North Manchester’s story and lets today’s town residents give their views about North Manchester’s strengths and challenges. The Center will repeat its popular history scavenger hunts for children and

adults. Students and their families have a lot of fun completing them together. The games are updated every year to account for new exhibits, and because so many people enjoy them. During Funfest, visitors can also see the travelling exhibit from the Indiana Historical Society, “Indiana Through the Mapmaker’s Eye.” The exhibit is drawn from IHS’s collection of about 1,700 maps and atlases of Indiana and the Midwest dating from the 16th century to the present. It examines ways people have used maps through the years: as documentation, as tools, as political images and as art. The exhibit will be in town for a limited time, from Aug. 7 through Sept. 14. The Thomas Marshall House will

‘The Understudy’ to be staged this weekend By The Paper staff PERU – “The Understudy” will be presented Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 2-5, by No Frills Theater. The performances will be at the Ivy Tech Theater in Peru. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2-4 and 2 p.m. Aug. 5. There is no admission fee; however, donations will be accepted. The dark comedy has a PG rating for some language and adult situations. Set in London, England, in 1780, during the American Revolution, the realm has problems at home. Hanging of condemned criminals is an important

civic function, drawing huge, holidaymaking crowds. Lastminute reprieves and pardons are producing riots and looting from disappointed crowds. Authorities will try a solution borrowed from the theater, the understudy. If the “leading man” can’t go on … Enter condemned killer, Hannibal Pratt’s understudy, Dudley, a worthless society dandy. The play is written by Peru resident Robert Bryan. Cast members include Blair Brown, Joe Pyke, Dan Brown, Keith Martin, Diana Blair, Doug Working, Jerra Moreland, Vanessa Bertoline, Brian

D i vor c eC a re, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by 4@9@>:B(=1A;8>B+<7;>A*1;)B+A;?A=, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery. 6 :3 0 p . m . e v e r y :AB>755<=?B)=<75B6AA?>B@?B6 Tu es da y in R oo m 112 i n th e Wa ba sh Fr ie n ds C h ur ch ./$%/B3<7?:B3?@?AB <@8B0/,B4@9@>:-2 '=<75B*A@8A=>B@;8B6A69A=>B6AA?B <=B81;;A=B 5 :3 0 p . m . at S u b w ay @?B5 .0&0"B32B4@9@>:B3?2,B4@9@>:B#!-2 More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658; or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235. The website for DivorceCare is w ww.d iv orc ec a re.o rg

Bertoline and Gary Working. This is the second in a series of local plays written and produced by Bryan. Last fall the troupe presented “Sherlock Holmes in Love.”

also be open to the public with free admission on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. Located on Market

Street next to the public library, the Thomas Marshall House is the birthplace of former Indiana Governor and

Vice President of the United States Thomas R. Marshall and has been restored to its original 1852 condition. Docents will be

available to provide tours

and

answer

questions

about

Thomas Marshall and his family.

Hosted By The Denver Lions Club

Sunday, August 5:

10am:

Live MUSIC - Full Tilt

Saturday Cont...

4 Person Best Ball Golf Tourney at Sponsored by a Lil’ Off the Top the WALDO 8:00am Registration • 9:00am Shotgun Start 10:55am: National Anthem Sarah McBride, NM Music Director Contact: Rich Robins @ 765-985-3077

Thursday, August 9:

5:30pm: Opening prayer--Jerry Long 6pm: 6pm:

Festival Begins Sweetie Contest Main Stage

Main Stage Please pre-register by Aug. 6th Sponsored by Memories by Di Photography

6:30pm: Baby Contest Winners Announced

Main Stage- Sponsored by Memories by Di Photography

6:30pm: Local Graden Tractor Pull

7:30-10pm: Live MUSIC Pearson’s Mill Band Pulling Track

5pm: 6pm: 7pm:

Friday, August 10:

Festival Begins 3 on 3 Open Basketball Horse Pull

Basketball Courts (All ages)

8-11pm: Live MUSIC: The Time Travelers Pulling Track

Saturday, August 11:

7-10am: Pancake/Sausage Breakfast

8am:

Community Building; Hosted by Mexico Lions Club; Pete Linn Scholarship Fundraiser; Adults$5.50, Children (12&under)-$3.50

Kids Fun Run Registration 7:15am

8am-1pm: Car Show Registration The Hoosier Hot Spot

11am:

Parade

12-2:15pm: Live MUSIC - Swampwater Stompers 12:30-2pm: NM Girls’ Golf Car Wash Grand Marshalls: Denver Baptist Church

12:30pm: Pizza Eating Contest

Old Fire Station; Free Will Donation

1-4pm: 1pm:

Information Booth Sponsored by DeAngelo’s Pizzeria

Car Show

Cookies & Canvas

Across from Community Building Community Building; Pre-registration recommended; $30/11”x14”

1:30pm: 3 on 3 Basketball (Girls & Boys) 3pm:

3-4pm:

Park Basketball Courts; Ages Elementary-High School ($30/team)

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Live MUSIC North Miami Marching Warriors 4-6:30pm: Live MUSIC - Eel River Band 4:30-7pm: NM Music Boosters Dinner 7pm: 8-11pm:

Albert Street; Sponsored by North Miami FFA

Community Building Spaghetti, garlic bread, side salad, dessert, drink Adults-$8, children (3-12)-$5. children (2&under)-free

Indiana Garden Tractor Pull Live MUSIC - Wabatucky Shooters

Sunday, August 12

9:30am Coffee & Donuts 10:30am Community Church Service 12pm Festival Opens 12-3pm: 2nd Annual Talent Show

1pm:

At Tent or Community Building

Activity Tent; All ages welcome; Preregistration appreicated; $5 entry fee

Across from Community Building

12pm:

The Hoosier Hot Spot

12:30pm: Doubles Adult Horseshoes

8am-3pm: Town-Wide Garage Sales 8:30am: 5K Fun Run/Walk Registration 7:15am

See You Next Year Aug. 4, 8-11, 2019!

Co-ed Mud Volleyball

12:30pm: Kids Bicycle Rodeo

Behind baseball diamond Albert Street

Park--south of basketball courts

3pm:

Local Antique Tractor Pull

Pulling Track ($10/hook, Limit 2)

Corn Dog Eating Contest Nucci’s Trailer on Emmons St.

3:30pm: Kid’s Bicycle Mud Bug 4pm:

Kids Tug of War Behind ball park Behind ball park

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Heckman to speak at August’s Historical Society Program By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — On Monday, Aug. 13, the North Manchester Historical Society welcomes Steve Heckman, former

president of Heckman Bindery, now The HF Group, to its meeting. The program will be held in the Assembly Room at T i m b e r c r e s t Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at

6:30 p.m. It is open to the public at no cost and will be enjoyable for audiences of all ages. Many people in North Manchester and the surrounding area have worked at Heckman Bindery through the years as full- or part-time, temporary or permanent employees. Heckman Bindery produces hard- and soft-cover bindings for printers and publishers, binds periodicals for libraries nation-wide, re-covers textbooks, and creates hard covers for children’s books

STEVE HECKMAN

used

libraries.

Besides binding dissertations and theses, the firm binds 3,000

books

each

week for the Library

of Congress. On the other end of the spectrum, short run books are also custom bound. HF Group’s conservation division preserves and/or restores damaged books and documents. The NM Historical Society has benefitted from the bindery’s skill and experience in this area. Heckman was born in North Manchester, attended Thomas Marshall School and Central High School, and Indiana University Business School. He

also joined ROTC at Indiana and entered active duty upon graduation. He was in charge of a heavy battle tank platoon while on active duty for two years, followed by 6 years in the reserves. Steve started at Heckman Bindery as office manager in 1963, and b e c a m e President/Chairman in 1972, remaining in that capacity until 2006. Heckman presided over a dramatic change in the printing and bindery industries with the advent of computer

technology. In 2005, he oversaw the merger with ICI Binding, the only other nation-wide competitor to Heckman. They became the HF Group (H for Heckman, F for Fairfield, the family that owned ICI). All are welcome to attend this program to learn the history of a North Manchester institution with nationwide connections, and the history of how technology has affected an entire ndustry.

New exhibit to open at Dr. James Ford home By The Paper staff “The History of the Flag” will be on display at the Dr. James Ford Historic Home beginning

Aug. 10 through Nov. 24. The Dr. James Ford Historic Home is located at 177 W. Hill St. near the downtown area of Wabash. The flag of the

United States of America is a fascinating topic! Historical versions of “Old Glory” will be on display, along with interesting facts about this icon.

Admission to see the exhibit is $4 per person. Members of the Dr. James Ford Historic Home and children under 12 are admitted free. For more

information about this exhibit, visit the Dr. James Ford Historic Home website at https://www.drfordh ome.org, or call 260563-8686.

Missionaries to speak By The Paper staff Missionaries David and Dena Scott will present a program on their overseas ministries at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at

the Wabash North Wesleyan Church, 600 Manchester Ave. The family, which has two small children, have been missionaries for several years. They are cur-

rently home on furlough. A

meal

will

served at 6 p.m., fol-

lowed by the Scotts’ talk.

Groups plan rummage sale Aug. 4 By The Paper staff

The Wabash County Animal Shelter and Animal House Sanctuary will have a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, at the shelter, 810 Manchester Ave. Proceeds will be split between the two organizations. Animals also will be available for adoption.

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LaFontaine 104 South Main Street Lafontaine, Indiana 46940 765-981-4141

Betty Lou Weiland

Revitalized Jail Ministry

Enjoyed playing pool

July 10, 1952 – July 28, 2018

March 20, 1926 – July 24, 2018

Father Sextus Don, a native of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), an island country off the southeast tip of India, was born on July 10, 1952, in Negombo, a large Catholic community that goes back to the time of the arrival of the Portuguese in 1500. Wanting something different, his name was chosen by the family from the list of Popes, Sixtus and Telesphorus. As a young boy, he felt the calling to be a priest, often taking the part of a priest in childhood games. The young Don attended Salesian Minor Seminary in Negombo, Sri Lanka, from grade 7 to grade 10. Then proceeded to India to continue his further studies for almost 10 years. He was ordained on Dec. 22, 1979, by the late Bishop Frank Marcus Fernando, Bishop of Chilaw in Negombo, Sri Lanka, at the age of 27. After his ordination, into the priesthood, Father Don was assigned as administrator to the Salesian Minor Seminary in Kandy, Sri Lanka, from 1979 to 1983. From 1983 to 1987, he was in Rome, where he worked on his Masters in Science of Education. In 1987, he was assigned as rector of the Salesian Minor Seminary of Dankotuwa, Sri Lanka, until 1992. In 1992, Father Don came to the United States and was an Associate Pastor for four years at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Nyack, New York. With the little Haitian Creole that he learned, he also served the Haitian community. Bishop John M. D’Arcy invited Father Don to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in 1997. Accepting the invitation, he was immediately assigned as administrator of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Columbia City, serving there for four years. In late July 2001, Father Don was transferred to St. Bernard Church, Wabash until his death on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Father Don is survived by sister, Mariya Don (Tennyson) and their children, Johny, Ajani and Sujani; brother, Navil Don (Minon) and their children, Shean and Niki; brother, Christy Don (Piyanka) and their children, Rosheal and Chirsh; sister Rose Don (Niroshan) and their children, Rayne, Rolina Rolida and Rayen. Father Don was a dedicated and humble teaching priest and being a Salesian, he had a natural love for children. He revitalized the Jail Ministry and was chaplain for the Father Petitt Counsel, Knights of Columbus, Wabash. The time of the calling hours, mass and rosary will be announced at a later date, in order for family to make travel arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to St. Bernard Church, St. Bernard School or the Sri Lankan Children’s Fund. Donations can be sent to St. Bernard’s Church, 207 North Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

James “Jim” Horner U.S. Navy veteran Jan. 1, 1937 – July 23, 2018

James Frederick “Jim” Horner, 81, of Henderson, Nev., died July 23, 2018, at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1937, in Wabash, to the late Bert and Gladys (Harris) Cramer. He was adopted at age 10 by the late Charles and Wilma (Odie) Horner. He attended Wabash High School in 1955, and served in the U.S. Navy with an honorable medical discharge. Jim attended Indiana Business College and Purdue University to earn accounting degrees, and married the late Barbara Eakright in 1963 and enjoyed 37 years of marriage. He worked in accounting for 20 years, including as controller at the Coca Cola Bottling Company and Orchard Ridge Country Club in Fort Wayne. He moved to Henderson, Nev., in 1979 and continued his career as a purchasing agent for PEPCON, Stauffer Chemical, and Pioneer Chemical, but had to take early medical retirement in1998. Jim was a founding member of the Church at Lake Mead in Henderson and longtime supporter of Lake Mead Christian Ministries. Known as “Oppy” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he was also known for his strong work ethic, loyalty, volunteerism, compassion for others, and love for his family. He enjoyed listening to political news and kept up on world issues throughout his life. He became totally blind during his last seven years but refocused his life on helping others through generosity and prayer. He is the loving father of Sue (Sam) Blakeley and David Murphy of Henderson, Nev.; Jim is also survived by his step-daughter Lana (Bill) of Churubusco; brother Charles (Shirley) Horner of Palatka, Fla., seven grandsons, six granddaughters, and 33 great grandchildren. A memorial service took place at the Church at Lake Mead, 655 E. Lake Mead Parkway, on Monday, July 30, 2018. The service will be preceded by visitation/viewing and was followed by a reception. Burial will be at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, Nev. Final arrangements are being handled by Davis Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lake Mead Christian Ministries.

Betty Lou (Canter) Wieland went home to heaven on July 24, 2018, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community where she had resided for the past 31 years. She was born on a farm in Hartford City, on March 30, 1926, to Edward and Della (Martin) Canter. The youngest of seven children, she grew up in a house filled with love and remained close to her siblings throughout her life. She graduated from Hartford City High School and was elected prom queen by her peers during her senior year. At age 16 she met the man of her dreams, Larry Wieland from Freeport, Michigan. As their relationship was beginning, so was World War II. With Larry enlisting as a medic in the United States Army, much of their budding courtship was done through letters. After his return from the Army they were married on Sept. 15, 1946 and resided in Hastings, Mich. for the next 22 years. In 1968, with Larry accepting a position at Manchester College (University), they moved to North Manchester. As a homemaker and loving mother, her faith and her family were always at the center of her life. She was devoted to serving others and cared for many elderly neighbors and friends, nursing them through illnesses as well as through their end of life care. After her husband retired they moved to a Timbercrest Senior Living Community. There she developed her skill as a pool player, becoming a true “pool shark,” beating both men and women on her way to win many trophies over the years. She also enjoyed playing cards, which she did on a nightly basis with a group of her Timbercrest friends for many years. She was also known for all of her various arts and crafts projects and was a talented piano and organ player who played only by ear, having never learned to read music. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her brothers, Floyd Canter, Rolland Canter, William (Bill) Canter, Dwight Canter and two sisters, Helen (Canter) Banter and Roberta (Bobbie) (Canter) Lefevre. She is survived by her three children: Dr. Rex Wieland, North Manchester, Ann (Wieland) Gump and her husband Robert, Monaca, Pa., and Tammy (Wieland) Nelson and her husband Brian, Longwood, Fla. Also surviving are her nine grandchildren: Kelli Gump Watson (Greg), Heather Wieland Howard (Matt), Shawna Gump Lowman (Jeff), Kyle Wieland (Julia), Heidi Wieland (Jennifer Howard), Lindsey Gump Booth (Tim), Kasha Wieland Shah (Raju), Gunnar Nelson, and Savannah Nelson, and 21 great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Mrs. Wieland will be in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Senior Living Community on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, at 3 p.m. with visitation with the family beginning at 2 p.m. For those who wish to honor the memory of Betty L. Wieland, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Senior Living Community, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the Lawrence & Betty Wieland Scholarship Fund, c/o Manchester University, 604 E. College Av., North Manchester, IN 46962. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Doris Perigo, 94 Worked for Purdue University May 1, 1924 – July 21, 2018

Doris Kathryn Perigo, 94, of Wabash, died at 4:45 p.m., Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. She was born May 1, 1924, in Linton, to Albert and Elsie (Swartz) Marquart. Doris married Chester C. Perigo on Oct. 28, 1945, in Linton; he died July 19, 2007. She worked as an accountant 25 years at Purdue University. She attended Wabash Friends Church. Doris enjoyed reading and relaxing in her swing. She was an example of Christian faithfulness and commitment. She is survived by two sons, Dann (Gretchen) Perigo of Lady Lake, Fla., and Donald (Lorri) Perigo of Lafayette; four grandsons, Chris Perigo of Lafayette, Jeremy (Angie) Perigo of London, England, Levi (Ashley) Perigo of Boulder, Colo., and Josiah Perigo of Lafayette; seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son Tommy Perigo, four brothers, and one sister. Graveside services and burial were Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Fairview Cemetery in Linton. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Friends Church or New Life International Ministries 3026 Tyne Neck Road, Suite B, Portsmouth, VA 23203. The memorial guest book for Doris may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Christine Sprague, 54 Was a foster parent Dec. 7, 1963 – July 21, 2018

Christine Opal Sprague, 54, of Fort Wayne, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, in the presence of her family. She was born in Glasgow, Mont., on Dec. 7, 1963, to the late James Hampton and Glenna Hampton who survives. On April 10, 1999 she married Joey L. Sprague. Chris had worked for Meijer as a lead supervisor for 12 years. As well as a foster parent for the last 10 years. She enjoyed being a foster parent and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Joey Sprague; daughters, Sarah Jones (James Mohr), Natosha (Joshua) King; brothers Billy and Jimmy; sisters Cathi and Tanya; and seven grandchildren, Christopher, James, Dustin, Kaori, Aaliyah, Dionna, and Andrew. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2-5 p.m. Aug. 11, 2018, at her daughter Sarah’s home. Please contact immediate family for further information. In lieu of flowers family would like donations to Fostering Hope for Children. www.advantagefunerals.com

George C. Music, 86 Korean War veteran July 15, 1932 – July 28, 2018 George C. Music, 86, died on July 28, 2018. He was born July 15, 1932. Services 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, at the McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Aug. 1.

Wabash Police Department Citations July 20 Elsa R. Ortiz, 50, Ocala, Fla., cited for speed. Gladys IxtepanBelli, 27, Wabash, cited fir operator never licensed. July 23 Rachel M. Hayward,

26, Fairmount, cited for driving while suspended infraction, and no financial responsibility. July 24 Patsy A. Ruark, 65, Peru, cited for expired plates. Ernest E. Hubbard, 41, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended Arrests July 20 Jeremy W. Cox, 38, Wabash, arrested for theft. Alex M. McConnaghy, 24, Peru, arrested for operating while intoxicated with a BAC above .15%. July 21 Cody J. Brockhaus, 28, Greencastle, arrested on a probation violation. July 23 Chansler J. Lucas, 31, Wabash, arrested for resisting law enforcement, petition to revoke work release for driving while suspended, two counts of petition to revoke work release for resisting law enforcement, and petition to revoke work release for conversion. Rodney F. Hunt, 61, Wabash, second petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine. July 24 Justin Huttinger, 33, Wabash, second petition to revoke probation for perjury. Bradley A. Temple, 36, Wabash, arrested for domestic battery, third petition to revoke probation for dealing in a Schedule I, II, and III controlled substance. July 25 Chase Bickel, 27, Wabash, arrested for possession of a syringe. Accidents July 19 At 9:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Pamela Fawley, 55, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Joyce Wert, 74, Wabash. July 20 At 2:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Devon Noble, 17, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Dylan Reynolds, 31, Wabash, which caused Reynolds to collide Beverly E. Enyeart, 77, LaFontaine, near the intersection of Cass and Hill Streets. At 4:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gladys Ixtepan Belli collided with a parked car owned by Corey Schnitz, Wabash near the intersection of Miami Street and Lafayette Street. At 5:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alex McConnaghy, 24, Peru, collided with a vehicle

driven by Alison Shoemaker, 40, Colorado Springs, Colo., near the intersection of U.S. 24 and State Road 15. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations July 19 Andrew B. Blackwell, 54, Bedford, cited for disregarding a stop sign. July 23 Syed R. Hussain, 32, West Lafayette, cited for speed. Bookings July 23 Jessica S. Abshire, charged with possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of paraphernalia. July 24 Keith E. Wright, 38, North Manchester, charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Jacob D. Wiist, 19, Wabash, charged with petition to revoke probation for possession of marijuana. Nina R. Neupert, 27, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for operating while neve licensed. Marcus E. Brown, 27, Rochester, charged with possession of a handgun without a license, two counts of possession of marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Ashley N. Hopkins, 32, North Manchester, charged with driving while suspended prior. Accidents July 19 A vehicle driven by Andrew B. Blackwell, 54, Bedford, collided with a vehicle driven by Rickey L. Spencer Jr., 43, Rochester at the intersection of State Road 15 and State Road 114. The collision caused Spencer to collide with Karey E. Mertz, 26, North Manchester. July 20 At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Debra D. Hartwell, 58, North Manchester, collided with a deer near the intersection of County Road 1400 North and Bonestead Road. At 6:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas L. McCown, 22, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a tree near the intersection of Old State Road 15 and Bailey Road. July 21 At 6 a.m. a vehicle driven by Megan L. Fisher, 24, Claypool, collided with a deer near the intersection of State Road 15 and County Road 1400 North. July 23 At 10:10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Fredrick

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S. Affolder, 57, Geneva, collided with a vehicle driven by Brayden J. Hiple, 21, Andrews, near the intersection of State Road 16 and County Road 650 East. At 9:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by Keith E. Wright. Jr., 38, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Jena M. French, 25, North Manchester, near the intersection of State Road 14 and County Road 200 West. North Manchester Police Department Citations July 18 Terry L. Burkett, 29, Butler, cited for disregarding a stop sign July 20 Timothy S. Wheeler, 39, North Manchester, cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. July 22 Jennifer N. Hartman, 38, Wabash, cited for expired vehicle registration driving while suspended. July 23 Robert E. Laverggne, 55, South Whitley, cited for speed. Joshua W. Browne, 28, Indianapolis, cited for speed. Leonard E. Easterly, III, 24, Silver Lake, cited for driving while suspended. July 24 Malia N. Crum, 36, North Manchester, cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration. July 26 Jarrett M. Bradley, 40, North Manchester, cited for no operator’s license when required. Tony A. Niccum, 51, North Manchester, cited for a seatbelt violation. Brett A. Niccum, 23, North Manchester, cited for seatbelt violation. Accidents July 20 At 3:44, a vehicle owned by Ernest R. McQueary, Jr., Belleview, Fla, was struck by vehicle that left the scene in the 500 block of Kech Street. July 27 At 12:42m vehicles driven by Madison L. Gatchel, 16 and Judith M. Orr, collided at North Wayne and East Seventh Streets. Arrests Austin R. Dancy, 28, Goshen, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a driving while suspended charge. Fire July 17 11:17 p.m., 500 block West South Street for an odor of natural gas. July 18 1:27 p.m., 400 block of

West Seventh Street for medical assist. 4:45 p.m., 500 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist. 7:11 p.m., 500 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist. July 20 3 p.m., 200 block of South Sycamore Street for downed utility lines. 3:36 p.m., 500 block of East Street for downed utility lines. 3:55 p.m., Woodspoint Circle for downed utility lines. July 21 4:40 a.m. 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. 6:35 a.m., North Manchester and Chester Township Fire Departments responded with a medical assist near the intersection of State Road 13 and Meridian Road. July 23 5:33 p.m., 300 block of South High Street for an odor of natural gas. July 27 1:02 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester, and Pleasant Township Fire departments responded to an alarm in the 400 block of West Seventh Street. Marriage Licenses Kaytlyn J. Eberly, 25, and Robert L. Adkins III, 27. John G. Haefele, 55, and Rose L. Lockhart, 55. Building Permits Brian Hoffman, pole building Mark Eiler, above ground pool Zahary Ramseier, home addition Land Transfers Phillip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Schellhammer to Genea M. Pegg, quitclaim deed. Phillip E. Schlemmer and Maynard L. Schellhammer to Lloyd Bentley and Deborah Bentley, quitclaim deed. Deanna Winter to Lori A. Siders, warranty deed. Lori A. Siders to Lori A. Siders to Abigail Ann Siders, quitlclaim deed. Valerie Boyd and Valerie Rodgers to Johnathon McConnell, warranty deed. Karen Hanes and Karen Pierson to Ricky D. Hallaway, warranty deed. Matthew W. King to Trent W. Armstrong, warranty deed. John S. Burnsworth and Gaye L. Kerschner to Chase Hunt, warranty deed. Sharon M. Highley to Gregory R. Kelley and Meredith C. Kelley, warranty deed.

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Opioid fight showing results, state drug czar says By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com and David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

Drug overdoses are the leading cause of deaths in Americans under the age of 50. That startling information was shared Thursday morning, July 26, by Jim McClelland, Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement in the office of Gov. Eric Holcomb during a Rural Opiod Symposium at the Heartland REMC community room. The daylong event was sponsored by the Indiana Rural Health Association and the AgriInstitute. “It’s not a question that it’s a public health problem here,” McClelland told the nearly 50 people at the event. “Indiana … our death rate from overdoses is 15th highest in the nation.” It is having a $4 billion annual impact on the Indiana economy, he continued, citing a recent study by Indiana University’s Kelly School of Business. That breaks down to about $11 million per day. “It’s affecting all aspects of our society,” he said. However, the state has made some headway into the war on opioids. Indiana’s opioid prescription rate is down 21 percent from 2013 through 2016, McClelland said, but at the end of 2016 the state still had the highest opioid prescription rate in the country. “Those rates do continue to fall,” he noted. “We’re actually down 9 percent in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year. That’s the good news.” But other factors at work that help illustrate the complexity of the challenge of battling opioids. The use of fentanyl, largely received in shipments from China, are one reason leading to the increase in deaths and overdoses, McClelland said.

“Now we’re seeing heroin laced with fentanyl that’s coming up from Mexico,” he said. “We’re seeing some cocaine that is laced with fentanyl. We’re seeing an increased use of meth in the state and elsewhere across the country. It’s more potent.” More frightening, he said, is fentanyl is now being put into counterfeit pills that look like prescription pain pills. “We really need to continue to support our local, state and federal law officials who are working and doing what they can to disrupt the supply chain and get as much of these illicit drugs off the street as possible,” McClelland said. Some Indiana counties, such as Porter and Clark counties, are reporting decreases in overdose deaths in the first half of this year. One Clark County health official, McClelland said, attributes that to an increased uses of Narcan, which reverses the effects of the overdose, more public education, and the work of a local coalition to use their respective skills and focus on the problem. But it’s not all good news, McClelland continued, noting that while Clark County is reporting a decrease in overdose deaths, it is seeing an increase in the use of meth. “Now that will kill you, eventually, but probably not tonight,” he said. Indiana is sorely lacking in treatment f a c i l i t i e s , McClelland said. However, during the last 18 months, 36 new treatment sites in the state have been certified, as well as five new opioid treatment programs. Nine more of the centers are planned. “The objective is for everyone in the state to be no more than a one-hour drive away from one,” McClelland said. McClelland was one of a handful of speakers that touched on a variety of topics during the day. Dan Krouse, general manager of

Midwest Poultry in North Manchester, was another speaker. “Dealing with the opioid crisis is not my job,” he told the crowd. “I’m a farmer. That’s what I’d prefer to be doing today is farming. “But we’re dealing with a crisis in our community and our business … and I’m happy to help anyway I can.” When he joined the family business in 2013, he admits “I had no clue what was going on with the opioid crisis.” Since then, he said, he has learned that studies showed that opioid abuse costs businesses on average more than $11,000 annually per addicted employee. “It has a huge impact on our businesses,” he said, noting that reduced productivity and increased health care costs are part of the byproduct of addictions. “But it’s not just a direct cost to the employer that’s the problem. It costs a community employee about $43,000 for every addicted person in criminal justice and recovery costs.” Among other speakers were Barb Beaulieu, Purdue Extension Human D eve l o p m e n t Extension Specialist, and Larry Blue, Indiana Association Recovery Residences president. Beaulieu discussed the various programs available through the extension for families. “We’re dedicated to working with community partners to serves as a proactive, preventative and a positive force in tackling this very complex issue that’s facing not only Indiana, but all of the other 49 states,” she said. The Extension, she said, offers several programs, including the Strengthening Families Program and U.S.A. Mental Health and First Aid. Strengthening Families is a program for parents and youths ages 10-14, currently offered in 30 of Indiana’s 92 counties and used in more than 25 countries worldwide. Beaulieu said that more counties will

offer the program, developed by Iowa State University Extension, in 2019. “It makes sense, in dollars- and centswise,” she said, “because it provides $9.60 in … savings in the community through better education – more completion of school – there’s a reduced time off by parents, there’s reduced time in jail by youth, and the kids also have a better education.” The evidencebased, family-skillsbuilding curriculum prevents or delays adolescent substance abuse, reduces other behavioral problems in youths, strengthens parent-child communication skills and increases academic success, she said. Additionally, youth emerge from the program better able to resist peer pressure, and the program builds future workforce skills. “Building strong families builds strong communities,” Beaulieu said, quoting a phrase she tells her husband, who works in community development. The U.S.A. Mental Health and First Aid program teaches participants how to help somebody who is developing or experiencing mental health issues. Extension has a team of trained facilitators for the program, Beaulieu said, including Jane Horner in Cass County. “The evidence behind this program demonstrates that it helps trainees identify, understand and respond to the signs of mental illness and substance abuse disorders,” she said. Blue, the executive director of INARR, told the crowd that he himself was 17 years sober. “There are 6.6 million Hoosiers,” he said. “If we use a small number … maybe there’s only 10 percent that could benefit … the need for beds would be 66,000 beds across our state. Currently, we’re just under 1,900. “Is there a need? Absolutely, yes, there’s need.” Of Indiana’s 92

Jim McClelland, the State of Indiana’s Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement, makes a point during the Rural Opioid Symposium on July 26. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Larry Blue, Indiana Association Recover Residences president, talks with those gathered at the symposium. Photo by David Fenker counties, 63 do not have any sort of recovery housing, with 65 percent of available beds located in Marion and A l l e n counties. “Currentl y, we’re serving less than 2 percent of the population in need,” he said. Recovery housing, he said, is for those who are actively working to live alcohol- and drug-free lives on a daily basis, who desire a safe and structured living environment with others who share a goal of sobriety, and who may be at-risk for homelessness. “It’s not about the substance,” Blue said. “It’s about the behavior that leads the person to the substance. That’s why it’s an illness.” A growing body of research, he said, shows that recovery housing produces positive, cost-effective outcomes. “We know, roughly, it costs about $32,000 a year to incarcerate someone,” Blue said. “There’s just under 28,000 inmates in Indiana … it’s just under a billion dollars a year to incarcerate.

“It takes about $26,000 to provide very good treatment, including the recovery housing element. So, not only are we saving money, but

they’re coming out with a little more tools to be able to cope with society, if we give them the treatment.” (continued on page 27)

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County resident: I sent MSD mailer By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A Wabash County resident admitted publicly Tuesday night that he sent a mailing touting the virtues of MSD of Wabash County. Bob Shultz said during the July 24 school board meeting that he was responsible for the mailing. “I come here tonight to put an end to the speculation on

that mailer that went out,” he said. “I’m the one responsible for that. The thing I failed to do is to put my name on the bottom of that. That has created heartache for the administration and board members, I guess. I do apologize for that.” The mailer urged MSD patrons to participate in a school study from Aug. 13 to Sept. 12, and provided such information as: MSD of Wabash County has the high-

est graduation rates of all area schools. The district has more than $2.7 million in cash reserves. The district is supported by a $734 million in assessed valuation base “that insures future financial strength without raising property taxes substantially.” It also highlighted some of the district’s athletic successes, and featured a photograph of members of the Southwood basketball team celebrat-

ing on it. It also noted that “MSD of Wabash County would pay nearly 80 percent of all capital costs in a merger with Wabash City Schools. What does this mean? Higher taxes for MSD. Lower taxes for Wabash City.” The mailer caused a firestorm on social media, many asking why the school district spent tax money to create such an item. However, district officials said the district did not send out the mailer. The district’s Facebook account had a post noting, “A mailer with Northfield and Southwood logos and the MSDWC phone number was received recently by occupants in the area. Due to the card appearing to come from MSDWC, we were asked if it came from us and it did not.” Superintendent Mike Keaffaber, at Tuesday’s meeting,

reiterated the district was not involved with the mailing. At least one board member took to social media to refute the matter. Board member Gary Fadil’s wrote on F a c e b o o k , “Concerning the mailing that has been sent out to the community: This was not an MSD School Board approved mailing and I am disappointed that it appears that way. The information that was provided contains half-truths and are being used to mislead the public.” Shultz, after admitting to being responsible for the mailing, continued, “So, why did I send that mailer out? I run into people in this community that think we’re financially insolvent. … There are a lot of people out there, it’s just unbelievable. “So, I thought I want to help advertise. I want to get some facts out there. Get the community stirred up; not stirred

up, but motivated. The survey is coming out. The more people that you get … you’re going to get a better pulse of what this community really wants. That was my hope. “Like I say, the buck stops here. It’s my fault; I apologize. I will say this, the facts – there have been some people disputing, I guess, some of the facts that are on there. I stand pretty firm behind the facts that are on there. I really do.” Another county resident, Jon Bright, supported Shultz’s efforts. “In defense of Bob Shultz,” he asked the board, “was there anything on that mailer that was untrue?” The only board member to respond was board president Kevin Bowman. “My own, personal feeling, no,” Bowman said, “no there wasn’t. And I hate to see that put out there, that it was mislead-

ing. I think it’s pretty factual.” Jeff Dawes, a former member of the MSD board, said he was disappointed in social media. “It seems like in society, it’s what is perceived,” he said. “It’s not what’s right, what’s wrong, what’s true, what’s false. I got one of those mailers and I viewed it as pro-MSD. It’s positive. “You can be for consolidation. You can be against consolidation. But you can be pro-MSD. But if you’re not pro-MSD, then you’re in the wrong school corporation. We need to stay focused on the positive, because we have a great school system here. … We need to stay focused on the positive. I’m getting kind of irritated or kind of tired of seeing all the negativity. You can have a disagreement. You can have a conversation back and forth. But you need to stay focused on the positive issues.”

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By The Paper staff Metropolitan School District of Wabash County is conducting a study by interviewing students, staff, parents, and patrons of MSD of Wabash County. The first interviews will begin on Aug. 13 and conclude on Sept. 12, Superintendent Mike Keaffaber

announced in a press release. All six schools and three community b u i l d i n g s (LaFontaine, Roann, and Somerset) will host the interviews conducted by Dr. Steve Yager and Mr. Steve Vorick. Public presentations of the results will take place near the end of September and announced at a

later date. Each interview session will last approximately 30-45 minutes and consist of 6-12 participants. Those interested in participating in an interview should contact a secretary at any of our MSDWC schools or at the administration office. The interview will gather information about what you appre-

ciate regarding our district and how we may become better in the future. Interview locations and times include: Aug. 13 at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School 8:15, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 14 at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School 8:15, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 15 at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 Aug. 16 at Sharp Creek Elementary School - 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 17 at Sharp Creek Elementary School - 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 20 at Metro North Elementary School - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 21 at Metro North Elementary School - 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 22 at Southwood Jr./Sr. High School - 8:15, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 23 at Southwood Jr./Sr. High School - 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 (continued on page 5)

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MSD to begin community interviews ...continued from page 24 Aug. 24 at Southwood Jr./Sr. High School - 8:15, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 27 at S o u t h w o o d Elementary School 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 28 at S o u t h w o o d Elementary School 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 Aug. 29 at

S o u t h w o o d Elementary School 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Aug. 30 at White’s Jr./Sr. High School 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Sept. 10 at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Sept. 11 at the Roann Community Building -

7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Sept. 12 at the Somerset Community Building - 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 Please call or email one of the schools or administration office, 260-563-8050, to reserve a time for an interview.

Shultz forms political action committee By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A political action committee (PAC) has been formed for the purpose of “promoting and providing information regarding M.S.D. of Wabash County Schools,” according to paperwork filed with the Wabash County Clerk’s office. The group, originally called the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County – PAC, filed paperwork with County Clerk Elaine Martin on July 12. However, on July 23, the group amended the filing, changing its name to Citizens for Strong Schools (CSSPAC). Wabash resident Bob Shultz is the chair of the organization, according to the paper-

work, while Cheryl Ridgeway is the treasurer and custodian of records. Shultz, at the July 24 MSD school board meeting, took responsibility for a mailer sent to patrons touting the virtues of the school district. “I’m the one responsible for that,” he said at the board meeting. “The thing I failed to do is to put my name on the bottom of that. That has created heartache for the administration and board members, I guess. I do apologize for that.” Questioned by The Paper of Wabash County on July 25, Shultz reiterated that it was he, and not the PAC, that sent the mailer. “I sent it out,” he said, stressing the PAC was not involved.

He also said it was his idea to change the name of the group, and the MSD officials didn’t ask him to do so. Shultz said he decided to change the group’s name following the controversy surrounding the mailing. He felt it best to exclude the district’s name so people don’t confuse the two organizations. Because the PAC is involved with local issues, it only must file at the county level, according to Martin. “It’s our understanding that if it is a county/city PAC that it’s filed just at the county level,” she told The Paper in an email, “and if it’s a statewide PAC it would be filed at the state level with the Indiana Election Division.”

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Beemer named Tall Sycamore by WRD By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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Steve Johnson (from left), Dick Beemer and Mike Beauchamp show off Beemer’s Tall Sycamore of the Wabash award on Saturday morning. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Workers remove debris from the Wabash River into piles in Paradise Spring Park during the group’s annual river cleanup day, Saturday, June 28. Photo by Josh Sigler

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Beemer named Tall Sycamore by WRD ...continued from page 26 paddled the length of the Wabash and Ohio rivers and beyond. “He has stood in the river at 6:30 in the morning, in freezing weather, while snowing on the ice in the river,” Beauchamp continued. “He has flown above our river to make inspections and to support aerial photography. “He is the ideal of the river defender, who seeks to protect, preserve and defend the Wabash River.” Beemer told The Paper of Wabash County that he was surprised and honored to receive the award. “It’s just been fun being a part of this,” he said. Beemer said he

became interested in the WRD thanks in part to his time teaching elementary school. “As a fifth grade teacher, we got a grant to learn about the river’s problems environmentally,” he said. “The kids put me in a canoe in Wabash with water testing equipment, and I paddled all the way down the Wabash, the Ohio and the Mississippi. I ended up in Memphis. “After nine weeks on the river, I just fell in love with the river. Naturally, I want to help to clean up our part of it. The Wabash River Defenders started as a group to bring awareness about pollution and clean the banks of

Wabash County ‘s 19mile stretch of the Wabash River. Every year, items like tires, fencing wire, barrels and everything in between have been pulled on to the shores, keeping its pollutants from further hurting wildlife and the landscape. “We’ve had great points with access points and people helping us get in,” River Defenders board member Keith Poole said. We owe so much to people who just let us get in and out of the rivers. And the volunteers – If it wasn’t for the volunteers, we would never have done so much. Hats off to them.” It’s been estimated

that close to 126 tons of trash, debris and litter have been pulled from the river over the years of the project. They’ve found the front end of the school bus, a car and a pair of rifles as part of the debris over the years. “You can about name it – everything and the kitchen sink,” Poole said. “It’s sad, but we’re glad that

we’re doing what we’re doing because it’s making a difference.” The event couldn’t have progressed the way it has over the last eight years without the help of selfless v o l u n t e e r s . Volunteers spent the day dragging trash out of the river, and then sorting it as trucks came to the park with more debris.

“That’s heartfelt,” Poole said. “Without the volunteers we wouldn’t be doing what we’re doing. We said this before, but people feel good about cleaning up the river. And, then they pass it on. It’s a great day.” Board member Steve Johnson says the debris can have a negative impact across the board, especially when items like tires get deep

down in the to the river. Steel can start to oxidize and change the chemistry of the river. “When you have air conditioners in there, you have the potential for Freon,” Johnson said. “It’s just best to keep everything out of the river. And, it makes it much more pleasant to use the river on a recreational basis.”

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BAPTIST Emmanuel Free Will Baptist 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Phone 563‐ 3009. Terry Hinds, pastor. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 563‐3009. Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563‐8616; Tod Masters, pastor, 219‐204‐2924. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available. Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765‐981‐2868; church phone: 563‐ 8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m. Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260‐563‐4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Sextus Don, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563‐ 4750. Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (Sept. thru May); 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (June thru August); CCD 9:30 a.m. each Sunday during school year. Weekday Masses: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15 ‐5:15 p.m. Saturday or anytime by appointment. CHRISTIAN Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260‐782‐2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski. LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765‐ 981‐2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:00 am. Nursery Available. Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260‐563‐4179. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.‐9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Alliance Church 1200 N. Cass St., 563‐8503; Sunday School all ages 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship (Kidz Worship, ages 4 through Grade 3) 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening Small Groups 6:00 p.m.; AWANA on Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting on Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Handicap Accessible. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260‐563‐5291. Kay Gaier, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus ‐ Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

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CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563‐5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260‐563‐8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com Colerain Street Community Church 1090 Colerain St., Wabash. Pastor Luke & Janetta Robberts. Phone 1‐740‐689‐7349. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester; www.brightlightccc.org; 982‐2882. Pastors JP Freeman & Sebrena Cline. Songs, Storytelling & Sermon. Sunday morning worship: 9 a.m. traditional & 10:30 a.m. contemporary. Nursery provided. Handicapped accessible. All are welcomed! INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260‐563‐4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Curt Turanchick, Connections Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am. Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School ‐ 9:00 am, Worship Service ‐ 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 260‐438‐0256. LUTHERAN Living Faith Church Please join us for a contemporary worship service with Pastor Tom Curry at Living Faith Church this Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. at 242 S. Huntington Street. Bible study classes for all ages begin at 9:00 am. We celebrate Holy Communion each Sunday. Please join us for worship, inspiration and fellowship. All are welcome! Our facility is handicap accessible. www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260‐563‐1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you! The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260‐610‐ 1961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com. Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel‐based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity! NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services ‐ Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260‐ 982‐8558. cfcpeople.org Encouraging Truth Ministries Nixon Room in the Honeywell Center; Pastor Jackie Weaver; phone 765‐833‐4793. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

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• Must be in good physical health • Positive attitude • Great work ethic & attendance • Able to work on an “on call” schedule • Must enjoy working with children with special needs Apply at administration building: Wabash City Schools 1101 Colerain Street Wabash, IN 46992 260-274-0705

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GARAGE SALE Aug. 1, 2 & 4, 8-4, 925 Ferry St. Desk, framed bed, TV w/DVD player, kitchen door 32 or 80, speakers, 3 dining room tables, TV stand, clothing & misc.

GARAGE SALE, 5 Crescent Dr. (off Parkway). Thurs. & Fri. 8/2 & 8/3, 8am-3pm. Men’s large jeans, ladies M-L, home decor, keyboard.

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Full or Part Time. Apply in person. Monday – Wednesday - Friday: 8 – 5 or send resume to: HR@ReplicadeUSA.com. Replicade LLC 209 S. Huntington St. Wabash. Competitive wages and benefits.

ANNUAL MULTI FAMILY SALE, 709 N. East St., Thurs. & Fri. 9am-4:30pm. Vanity, junior boys, women, men’s clothes, home decor, misc. items. Alot are barely used or new. Proceeds going towards sons graduation from National Guard in Georgia.

GARAGE SALE, 447 Green Acre Lane, Aug. 2,3,4, Thurs. Fri & Sat. 8am-4pm. Bass boat, leaf blower, heater, golf stuff, baseball cards, lots of stuff.

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MOVING SALE Saturday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Furniture, tools and many misc. items. 1096 Mitten Drive, Wabash. RUMMAGE SALE, 555 Warren Ave., Thurs. 3pm7pm, Fri. & Sat. 8am-4pm. Plus size clothes 1X-2X, Lots of everything!

YARD SALE, Fri. Aug. 3, 8-? 493 Michigan St. Lots of nice ladies, men’s, & boys clothing & coats, purses, shoes, Keurig Coffee pot, pots & pans, nice wooden game table & 4 swivel chairs, old oak cabinet & other pieces, lots of misc.

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GARAGE SALE AUGUST 2nd 8a-8p, 3rd 8a-5p, 10377 N 175 E or 1st house on left just south of Philabaum Road. Single Jogging Stroller, Baby Monitor, Bassinet, Misc. baby items and some clothing, Boys Toddler and up clothing, Men and Women clothing, Larger Women sizes, 2-Leap Pads with Cartridges, 4-8 Lug used rims with GMC Hubs Caps, Little Tike Work Bench with Tools, Toys, Lots of Household Misc. Fixtures and Decorations MOVING SALE, 14855 N. St. Rd. 13, Fri. & Sat. Aug. 3 & 4, 8am-6pm. Credenza, desks & chair, bed bench, lg. tent, clean bed & frame, dresser, fridge, JD snowblower, air conditioner, pressure washer, ladders, lawn sweeper, mower, chase lounge, power tools, hand tools, vinyl records, space heaters, quilt rack, lumber, furniture, misc. shop supplies & much more.

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Articles For Sale

2-245/70R 17 Mastercraft tires, 90% tread, $200. Call 260-330-1393. 6 PERSON Master hot tub, like new, decently priced. Please call 260-569-7573 or stop by 2401 S River Rd.

60 GOOD QUALITY SKIDS for sale, $3 each or 10 for $25. Call 260-3779242. FIREWOOD FOR SALE, You haul. Call 260-5713842. GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147.

LIMITED MAUSOLEUM CRYPTS available. We have one single inside Crypt (includes Entombment) available at Wabash Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Mother changed her mind and wants to be laid to Rest in Warsaw with her children. $6,300.00 save $1,300 to $2,000, plus crypts do cost less than ground burials. call /text 574-377-0482. QUEEN/KING HAND CRAFTED oak headboard, very solid, $150. 260-9826553.

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1BR A-FRAME duplex, central air, quiet neighborhood. $465 + utilities, 260563-7743.

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Laborer Needed

Intermittent Laborer Position at Salamonie River State Forest Job Description: Position works as a general laborer at Salamonie River State Forest and Frances Slocum State Forest to maintain and clean property buildings, grounds and facilities. Assists property staff to provide safe and clean recreational facilities. Responsibilities: Including, but not limited to: •! Landscaping, mowing and trimming •! Trash collection and litter cleanup •! Cleaning and maintenance of restrooms, vault toilets •! Clean-up and site maintenance of campgrounds, picnic shelters, and playgrounds •! Maintenance, painting, cleaning and repairs to buildings, structures and signs •! Maintenance and construction of hiking and horse trails •! Firewood cutting, splitting and processing •! Vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair •! Periodic assistance to resource management staff •! Customer services and security Preferred Experience: •! High school diploma or GED •! Valid Indiana driver’s license •! Good communication and customer service skills •! Ability to operate power tools, including: riding mowers, weed trimmers, herbicide sprayers, chainsaws, small utility vehicles, tractors, etc. •! Ability to carry out assigned tasks with general instruction and little supervision •! Ability to work in adverse weather conditions Additional Comments: This is an intermittent position working three days a week through December. Position may include weekend and holiday work hours. Majority of work is outdoors. Outdoor work includes work in all weather conditions.

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3 BDRM, 1 bath, new paint, new carpet, washer/dryer hookup, fridge and stove included, $450/mo., $450 deposit plus utilities, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, 925 West Hill St., 260-5691303.

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NICE SMALL 1 BR APT. Upstairs, new carpet, new paint, new kitchen appliances, $500/rent, $400/dep. NO DOGS. 260330-3017.

A custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the health and safety standards of our schools. Ability to make basic repairs may also be required. Work hours will be 3:15pm - 11:45pm, Monday through Friday. Successful applicants will have a high school diploma or equivalent and have passed a skills test. Interested persons may apply online at

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NOW HIRING Wabash City Schools is hiring

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Applications are available at: L.H.C. Central Office 1101 Colerain St. Wabash City Schools is an EOE

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Why Mike Trout is the face of baseball By Bill Barrows A couple of weeks ago, the day of the All-Star Game, Major L e a g u e Commissioner Rob Manfred said that star outfielder Mike Trout would be an even bigger start if he would spend more time marketing himself. Trout, 26, is a two-time American League MVP and a seven-time All-Star in seven seasons. He plays on the west coast so there is a perceived east coast bias because twothirds of the baseball population of fans has gone to bed before Trout goes to bat for the first time each night of the season. Some people probably aren’t as familiar with him as they would be if he played for the New

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York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox instead of the Los Angeles Angels. However, Trout is a tremendous player, a l t h o u g h understated by nature. His stats match up to players like Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays. That is impressive and actually legendary when you think about it. But the fun-loving , yet

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humble kid from New Jersey also compares with baseball legend Stan Musial is being the c o n s u m m a t e “gentleman of the game.” In fact, Musial was described like this upon his death in 2013, “as leading the league in being a great guy.” Well, Trout is close. It is more important to him to be a good teammate, work on his craft and continue to be humble … a refreshing trait in this day and age of inflated egos and chest pumping. Instead of drawing attention to him when he makes a good defensive play or hits a home run, Trout continues to be understated. About the

commissioner’s comments, “I have received lots of questions about Commissioner Manfred’s recent statement,” Trout said. “I am not a petty guy and would really encourage everyone to just move forward. Everything is cool between the Commissioner and myself. End of story. I am ready to just play some baseball!” The Angels called Trout “an e x c e p t i o n a l ambassador for the game” in their statement the next day. “Combined with his talent, his solid character creates a perfect role model for young people everywhere. Each year, Mike devotes a tremendous amount of his time and effort contributing to our Organization and marketing Major League Baseball. He continually chooses to participate in the community, visiting hospitals, schools and countless other charities. A lot of this is not in the spotlight. There is a national MLB promotion that airs on ESPN, FOX as well as MLB Network of Trout playing catch in between innings of a game with a kid in the stands. During the video, he asks the kid if his arm is tired yet. I’d say Trout does his part in being one of the faces of the game, something that he is not really comfortable with. The commissioner thinks that player marketing takes one thing for sure, the player himself. It’s apparent that Trout, who is signed through 2020, is content with his situation and wants to play on and help his team succeed. Then there is this — A writer in Baltimore observed the following: A couple weeks ago at Camden Yards, Trout pulled a 6-year-old out of the pregame crowd. He spent time with the kid by his side during batting practice. Stretched with him, and talked with him. He even gave him his bat. This is why Mike Trout is the best player in baseball … enough said.