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6 seek GOP nomination to LaFontaine Town Council

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Candidates seek posts in Wabash, LaFontaine, NM

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com LAFONTAINE – Six people are seeking the Republican nomination in the May 7 Primary Election for three spots on the November ballot for the LaFontaine Town Board.

Lori Brane, Indie Piercy, Jay Gillespie, E. John Khrin III, Mike Holderman and Jerry Waite are seeking their party’s nomination.

Brane and Gillespie are incumbents. A third member of the board, Janet Pattee, opted not to seek

Paxton Wright delivers the first pitch during the Wabash Little League opening ceremony on Saturday. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Wabash Little League opens 66th season

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Delayed by a week because of the weather, the Wabash Little League had its opening ceremony for its 66th season on Saturday morning, April 27.

Carson McKee and Paxton Wright, both members of the Coaches Pitch League’s Thorne Insurance Astros, threw out the first pitches. The youngsters were introduced by Wabash Little League President Bryan (continued on page 2)

re-election.

The Paper of Wabash County asked the candidates a series of questions. Their responses are not to exceed 75 words.

Their answers appear alphabetically in a rotating format.

What made you interested in running for the LaFontaine Town Board?

Brane: I believe in being involved in our community. I ran last term because I felt there were needs in LaFontaine that needed to be addressed. I am running this term to continue to (continued on page 4)

Brewer, Ulshafer seek Wabash 3rd District seat

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Terry Brewer Jr. and Sheryll Ulshafer are seeking the Republican nomination for the Wabash City Council’s Third District seat in the May 7 Primary Election.

The winner will be on the November ballot. As of now, there is not a Democrat candidate for the post.

The Third District seat is now

filled by Republican Bob Greene, who opted not to seek re-election.

The Paper of Wabash County asked Brewer and Ulshafer a series of questions, to which the candidates had up to 75 words to answer. Their responses follow in an alphabetical, rotating basis.

What made you interested in running for the Wabash (continued on page 6)

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Dillon and Mayor Scott Long both addressed the crowd gathered at the Morrett Sports Complex prior to the first pitch.

“I want to take a minute to thank the parents, grandparents, family members who each year bring your children out here to play Little League baseball and entrust us to teach your boys and girls the game of baseball, and hopefully a little bit about life,” Dillon said. “Youth sports is about more than winning a game. We want to win you as children. We want to help you be successful in life.

“If you’re a coachable player you’re going to be a good employee some day when you get out in the work force and start your career.

What I would like to see is for you to succeed in life and come back out here and coach right here on these fields that you’re playing on right here. It’s very important to us to make sure this is a

lasting experience for you.”

Dillon noted that League officials at time make mistakes.

“It’s OK to make mistakes in life,” he said. “It’s OK to make mistakes on the ballfield. You have eight other players on the field, and the substitution players in the dugout. It takes a team effort to win a baseball game.

“Listen to your coaches and follow what they say. Listen to your parents each and every day. Make sure that you do the right things in life, on the baseball field, in school and at home, and you will be successful at life.”

Long joked about the cool weather Saturday morning, telling Dillon the league should consider selling hand warmers at the concession stands.

“Kids, have a good time this year,” the mayor said. “Baseball is about having fun, being respectful and showing good sportsmanship.”

He also said the players and coaches are all good ambassadors for the city when they go to out-of-town tourneys at the end of the year.

“We appreciate that,” he said.

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Walorski pays visit to county The USMCA will pass congress in the coming months, without tariffs.

That was the prediction Tuesday, April 22, from U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski during a visit to OJI Intertech.

Walorski, R-2nd District, spent a little more than an hour touring the North Manchester facility and speaking with officials there. It was part of a visit to Wabash County that also saw her meeting with Wabash Mayor Scott Long, Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan and others.

The USMCA is a free trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada which has been signed by the three nations’ leaders, but not yet ratified by Congress. It is being dubbed “the new NAFTA” and is designed to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Among other things, the agreement provides incentives for more domestic production of cars and trucks. It also provides protections on intellectual properties, as well as imposing quotas on Canadian and Mexican automotive imports, among other things.

Walorski expects

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U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski learns about some of the products made at OJI Intertech in North Manchester from plant employee Mick Mickens. Photo by Joseph Slacian the measure to clear Congress over the summer, before its next district break, which comes in August.

“I think we’ll wrap up USMCA and I think it will be successful,” she said. “I think by the time we have another break, a district break, I think it will be a done deal and headed to the president without the tariffs.”

She said she has spoken with President Donald Trump numerous times about trade and tariffs, and expects to speak with him again briefly on Friday in Indianapolis before he addresses the National Rifle Association convention.

“The last time I had a chance to personally talk with the president three weeks ago, I basically said to him ‘I’m hoping we as a group are planning on

moving this and not let it go through another district break, which would be in August,” she said. “I think there was major agreement around the table that we need to get this thing done before anything else happens.

“We need to kind of get it in the bank so that we can move on as a country.”

Doing so, she said, would “give every single manufacturer in our district and in our state some certainty as to what is actually happening here. And dropping those tariffs and getting those off will bring certainty both on the manufacturing and on the ag side.”

Walorski, in brief comments to OJI officials, told them “what I do in Congress is have your back.”

She said she is constantly fighting for manufacturers because Indiana’s sec-

ond district is the Congress’ largest manufacturing district in the United States and Indiana is the sixth largest exporter in the country.

“We are major, major players in trade,” she said, “So all trade issues matter, and they matter more to us in Indiana than a lot of the states that are around the Midwest and a lot of the other states in the country.”

Walorski said she plans to vote in favor of USMCA. However, she warned, “I will not vote for it if tariffs are on it. The tariffs have to come off.”

She said she and other members are Congress are working to make sure the tariffs come off.

“I’m doing that because those tariffs cost the State of Indiana,” she said.

“They cost every manufacturing company.

They ultimately either cost jobs or they cost the consumer on the other end.

“My job — and I take it very seriously because I understand the ramifications – my job is to make sure to protect jobs and to make sure to protect the interests of Hoosiers in this district.”

Once USMCA is passed, trade issues with the European Union and then China will take its place.

Walorski likened the entire trade package to that of a slowmoving train.

However, she said, once USMCA is passed, the train will pick up steam.

During her visit to OJI, Walorski learned about the company, what it manufactures and its business model.

She also toured the facility with company president Rick Sereno.

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6 seek LaFontaine Town Council seats work to make LaFontaine a safe, financially secure, and growing community. I feel we are a very transparent Board and I would continue to work with residents of LaFontaine to meet the needs in our community.

Gillespie: I attended the Town’s council meetings for several years and at some point said to myself, “there has to be a better way” to deal with the issues the Town

faces. I then decided to run for LaFontaine Town council in 2015 and was elected to serve starting in January 2016.

Holderman: Being a long time resident, I feel I have knowledge and experiences to contribute and give back to my community, friends and family in La Fontaine. My friends and acquaintances know me for being honest, caring and for treating people with respect regardless of their

opinions.

Khrin: I have lived just outside LaFontaine most of my entire life. I’ve always considered myself a LaFontaine resident, but since I moved into the town limits 2 years ago, I actually am a resident now. I had heard that at least one board member was not running again, so after talking with a few town friends and my wife, I decided to run, just to try to make good decisions for the

town in general.

Piercy: I was interested in running for Town Board because over the years I have noticed the slow decline in our town’s economy, family o w n e d businesses, and “town spirit” and I would like to get us back to the town we use to be. I think becoming a member of the town board would be a great platform to do so.

Waite: I felt like I have attributes that would benefit the community in problem areas.

What is the major issue facing the Town of LaFontaine and what do you suggest doing to address the situation?

Gillespie: There are several major issues facing the Town; Street repair, maintenance and upgrading of the water and wastewater utilities. The Town has applied for and received matching grant money for street repair. The Town has started a systematic replacement and upgrade of

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LORI BRANE

JAY GILLESPIE

MIKE HOLDERMAN

E. JOHN KRHIN III

INDIE PIERCY

JERRY WAITE

water and wastewater equipment. The previous are just a few programs started in the last 3½ years. In reality it comes down to money, doing the most with what money the Town has.

Holderman: Our town needs to be run as a business. We should be spending the residents money

wisely. We need to support our clerk and pursue grant monies to relieve some of the financial burden for our residents. Enforce junk car ordinances in the city limits.

Clean up and/or condemn abandoned building and residences.

Address issues around the mobile home court.

Khrin: To the best of my knowledge, the major issue facing LaFontaine is finances. LaFontaine is like many other small towns, we’ve lost residents over the years and therefore have lost money coming in to the town. I think the best way to deal with the issue is (continued on page 5)

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6 seek LaFontaine Town Council seats to try to make the most fiscally responsible decisions with the money the town has.

Piercy: I believe our biggest issue today is our town’s lack of innovation. I feel we have fallen behind the times and we need to catch back up.

Waite: The most important issue for the town is our utility systems. They have some issues and age is also playing a roll.

There are multiple areas to try to address the problems, but in the end, finances are where we need to look. It’s not just one solution; it will be multiple areas that we need to address. This is something I do every day.

Brane: Continue to update and replace ordinances that are vital to the everyday functioning of our community. Continue to work on the grant for a study on the inflow and infiltration of our sewer plant.

Phosphates problem at the wastewater plant was dealt with by our town employee’s saving our budget thousands of dollars. Continue to

apply for Community Crossing grants to pave streets and update sidewalks to be ADA compliant.

Where do you see the Town of LaFontaine in the next five years?

Holder man: Maintaining fiscal responsibility. A town that is clean, cozy and that residents can be proud of. Attract new residents. Develop the ability to attract new businesses. Restore and elevate local property values.

Khrin: My hope is that the town is in better financial shape in five years. I know there are several physical issues the town is facing and the residents would like to see some improvements and repairs to things, but if the board continues to make smart financial decisions, I think we’re going to see the town getting better.

Piercy: I would love to see LaFontaine booming in 5 years.

Potentially new residents, less homes for sale, and overall a new “makeover” for the town.

Waite: I hope to see it thrive and have a

vision of success in our small community.

Brane: Continue to increase Town Marshal hours – currently we have four Marshalls serving a total of 40 hours a week. The majority of our water meters replaced. The town’s financial situation to remain in balance and financially stable.

Wastewater and water plants continue to update and remain in compliance. Streets and alley repairs and paved. ADA compliant on all sidewalks.

Increase amount of storm drains.

Continue to seek out businesses to move into LaFontaine.

Gillespie: With the plans that have been implemented, I envision the town with better streets, upgraded utilities, possibly an expanded park, plus being financially better off. We were able to bring the new Family Dollar Store to LaFontaine and are researching other businesses to comple-

ment our community.

Why should people vote for you rather than one of your opponents?

Khrin: I’d like to think I’m pretty well known in LaFontaine and hopefully my fellow residents think I’m a good person. I believe I’ve shown through my family and my profession that I’m a responsible, trustworthy person who makes good decisions, so I’d love to have my fellow LaFontaine residents vote.

Piercy: I think people should vote for me because I strive to get things done. I will try everything I can to get us to where we need to be and if that means writing a 100 page grant proposal then that’s what I will do. I want to see LaFontaine successful.

Waite: Not that any of the other candidates are not a viable part of the community, I just think that I

have a lot to offer our town with experience in areas of need.

Brane: I will continue to listen to our residents and issues our community is facing. I feel that I have learned a lot over the last 3 ½ years and I will continue to learn and attend meetings to find financial resources and cost savings ways that will better our community.

I would appreciate LaFontaine residents vote. I will work hard to continue to make LaFontaine a great place to live and work.

Gillespie: My platform has been to operate the Town like a business and I think

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...continued from Page 4 we have been successful. One example would be the Town’s total funds balance on hand in the bank on 5/5/16 was $553,539.00.

By the hard work of the Town’s employees in applying for and receiving over $100,000.00 in grants and making informed and common sense decisions, the same balance has been increased by roughly 144 percent.

Holderman: I have lived in La Fontaine for over 50 years. My sister Pam and I delivered papers for the Wabash Plain dealer when we were youngsters.

I worked 3 years with Stremmel

& Hill assisting with installation of the water and sewage lines back in the late 60’s.

While on lay-off from GM from 1974-77, I assisted John Williams in the Water and Sewage Department.

Background information on yourself.

Piercy: I was born and raised in LaFontaine.

I Graduated from Southwood in 2010. I am married to Travis Piercy and we have 3 kids. I am on the Town’s Festival committee and have been for the past 3 years. (continued on page 6)

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Third District City Council?

Brewer: I have had an interest in local politics for the past several years. My interest stems from my passion to see others have improved lives. While I know the Council has a broad focus the programs developed will filter down to the individuals we serve.

Whether it is through tax cuts due to improved city budgets or social programs developed through joint efforts of the Council and other agencies the citizens will benefit.

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Ulshafer: I have always had an interest in local, state and federal government. I believe all taxpayers, including myself, should have involvement in how, and where their tax dollars are spent. What better way to be involved than to run for City Office?

What is the major issue facing the City of Wabash and what do you suggest doing to address the situation?

Ulshafer: It’s hard to pinpoint a singular issue, I believe we

have several major issues. Lack of substantial employment is detrimental to our community. We need to work harder and smarter to use all resources available to train, educate and help place unemployed citizens in suitable positions. We need our city promoted, we need to work diligently towards bringing in new businesses that offer a fair living wage.

Brewer: Substance abuse (SA) is a community problem.

Working together our community can

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TERRY BREWER JR.

SHERYLL ULSHAFER

address SA. Churches can team with addiction workers to focus on SA and the underlying areas, such as depression, anxiety and stress.

Traditional treatment facilities often take people out of the community and when the come home they don’t find the support they need and often relapse. Keep them home, love them, support recovery and understand relapse happens but so does recovery.

areas of the community?

Brewer: Our downtown is a great asset to our city. It draws people to visit and those people often spend money in other areas of town. Better connection for the downtown to other areas would be great start, such as using the Trolly 85 to take people from downtown to other local owned stores or restaurants. A good start for business outside of downtown could be the highlighting them in a rotation during First Friday.

Ulshafer: The improvements made

Much has been done in recent years to improve downtown Wabash. What should the city do to help improve other

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Ialso help run the Seth Zahalka Memorial Car & Bike Show. I am also a coowner of a family owned online boutique, MadHatter Boutique, with my sister-in-law.

Waite: My wife and I both grew up in town. We attended MSD and felt like there was no better place to raise our family. I have worked for American Water for 13 years. I can’t wait to serve my community!

Brane: Graduated from Ball State University with a Social Work degree in 1990. Worked at the Grant County Prosecutor’s office as victim advocate for 9 years. Director of Social Services at Rolling Meadow’s Health Care for 2 years. School social work for 18 years Currently at Marion Community School.

I’ve lived in LaFontaine for 27

years. Married to Michael Brane, we have two children, Meghan and Zach.

Elected to LaFontaine Town Board 2016 to present.

Gillespie: I’m a lifelong resident of Wabash County and have lived in LaFontaine for 31 years. I am a local business owner, having owned F.J. Rettig and Sons, Inc. since 2001, before that I worked at a local factory for 28 years. I have served on the LaFontaine Town Council since January 2016.

Holderman: I am 67 years old and graduated from Southwood High School. I am a GM retiree from the Marion Stamping Plant, after 36 years of service. My parents are longtime residents of La Fontaine.

I am married and have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.

My hobbies include driving our 57 Chevy, going to local car shows and cruising on our Harley.

Khrin: I was born and raised just outside LaFontaine Road.

My parents are Idris Krhin and John Krhin. I attended L a F o n t a i n e Elementary and graduated from Southwood in 1992. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree from IUPUI. I am married to Amber Krhin and we have three children: Taylor, JD and Alyssa. I have been employed by the Wabash Police Department for 20 years the last 6 years as detective.

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Monroe, Schoening seek Wabash City Council’s 2nd District seat

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Eric Schoening and Dave Monroe are seeking the Republican nomination for the Wabash City Council’s Second District seat in the May 7 Primary Election.

The winner will be on the November General Election ballot. As of now, there is not a Democratic candidate for the post.

Schoening is an incumbent, but is in his first election campaign.

He was appointed to the post by the Republican Party after Council member Aaron McClary resigned after moving from the City of Wabash.

McClary won the November 2015 Council election against Monroe, who ran as a Democrat at that time.

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Wabash County asked the two candidates a series of questions, to which they had up to 75 words to answer.

Monroe failed to respond to the questions.

What made you interested in running for the Wabash City Council?

Monroe: No response.

Schoening: Even though this is my first time running for this position, I have had the privilege of serving in this capacity for the past three years as a result of being appointed to finish Councilman McClary’s term. This has allowed me to see first-hand the role and responsibilities of the position. Hopefully a testament to my sincerity in serving our community, my City Council peers voted me City Council President the past two years.

others. Once someone sees value in living rather than escaping life, we can turn the tide in this epidemic stealing life and potential from our citizens.

Monroe: No response.

ERIC SCHOENING

What is the major issue facing the City of Wabash and what do you suggest doing to address the situation?

Schoening: Most people list the drug crisis, and I would say that is a symptom of a deeper issue. The issues boil down to a loss of faith and individual purpose; this results in hopelessness and fuels boredom. Connecting people to their purpose allows them to care about themselves and

Much has been done in recent years to improve downtown Wabash. What should the city do to help improve other areas of the community?

Monroe: No response.

S c h o e n i n g : Infrastructure, such as streets and sidewalks, is a major starting point. We have made great strides on Alber and Wabash Streets that can be the model for future accessibility improvements.

Having been a part of the Board of Works, I am behind our policy (continued on page 8)

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2nd District City Council race to encourage and assist residents in maintaining their properties, as well as, not being afraid to condemn those properties that are blight to our community.

The Wabash City Council struck down a proposed

smoking ordinance.

Is this something the city should reconsider? Why or why not?

S c h o e n i n g : Personally, I appreciated the work that went into the previous smoking ordinance, but my concern is trying to find

balance in personal freedom and our personal responsibility to see how your actions affect others, and my fear that the previous ordinance did not find the right balance. With most communities instituting ordinances, I fully expect this to be revis-

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Monroe: response.

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Background information on yourself.

Monroe: No response.

Schoening: I have but one life, I want to use it well. It is my desire to honor Christ

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Married 35 years to my wife Sherry, father to six amazing children and a small business owner who has

sought to use my talents to showcase our community. I learned teamwork through sports, the value of hard work from my

3rd District in the downtown area have been a blessing for the entire community. However, I feel that it is time to focus our attention on other areas as well. Our residential streets need paved, not just patched. Manchester Avenue and Cass Street could use some curb appeal and updates. This would be more inviting to our guests, and more importantly, our Wabash residents.

The Wabash City Council struck down a proposed smoking ordinance.

Is this something the city should reconsider? Why or why not?

Ulshafer: No, I do not believe the smoking ordinance should be reconsidered. I feel this issue is minor compared to our current drug crisis. The rate of overdoses and incarcerations happening in our commu-

parents, and the importance of honesty and integrity through my faith.

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nity should be one of our main focuses.

There are grants and help available that we are not taking advantage of. We need to have programs in place to help with what has become a major epidemic in our small town.

Brewer: I do not think the city should reconsider the smoking ban. The state has passed legislation to cover smoking and it is banned in most areas. I also do not think imposing my thoughts on others individual liberties is the place of the City Council. If I want to stay in a smoke free environment I can easily do that without a new ban on smoking.

Background information on yourself.

Brewer: I have been a part of Wabash all of my life.

Professionally I am a Mental Health and

A d d i c t i o n s Therapist.

I am deeply committed to my family and faith in God. I have been married to my beautiful wife for 16 years and we have two amazing daughters. I am an active member of Sweetwater Church and recently ended my third three year term as a board member.

Ulshafer: I’m married with two sons.

Cory, we lost in 2017 to an overdose. Derek is married, a fulltime beekeeper and a Navy veteran with three children. My husband and I have 9 grandchildren. I attend Friends Church in Wabash. I also volunteer at New Beginnings Ministry.

I try to be an active member in the community by attending city and county meetings to stay informed about current issues.

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Adams, Bouse seek Wabash’s 5th District post

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Doug Adams and Jonathon Bouse are seeking the Republican nomination in the May 7 Primary Election for the Wabash City Council’s Fifth District seat.

Either Adams or Bouse will be on the November ballot for the district seat.

There currently is no Democratic candidate for the post.

Adams is an incumbent who is completing his first term on the Council. This is Bouse’s first attempt for a Wabash City Council post.

The Paper of Wabash County asked the candidates a series of questions.

They had up to 75 words to answer.

Their answers appear alphabetically in a rotating basis.

What made you interested in running for the Wabash City Council?

Adams: I have been, and still am, involved in many areas of our city. I decided that the next step would be to get involved at the legislative level. I am retired

and have the time to devote to being on the Wabash city council.

Bouse: I have always been interested in running for a city office. The best way to help get anything done, is to get in there and help find the solution.

What is the major issue facing the City of Wabash and what do you suggest doing to address the situation?

Bouse: The ongoing drug issue within our community. I suggest working more with existing and new organizations to create activities for our youth.

Create and reinforce mentoring groups within our community. Help with support groups within the community.

A d a m s : Employment always seems to be an issue whether a city needs companies, paying decent wages, or citizens willing to work for the jobs that are available.

Much has been done in recent years to improve downtown Wabash. What should the city do to help improve other areas of the community?

Adams: I think that upgrading the houses and businesses that have deteriorated over the past 50 years is very important to our community. We need to make home and business owners responsible for taking care of the property that they own or own and rent to others. I believe our city officials are working hard to get this accomplished.

Bouse: I think that focus should be on our park and recreation areas.

Upgrading and modernizing them should be a focus.

The Wabash City Council struck down a proposed smoking ordinance.

Is this something the city should reconsider? Why or why not?

Bouse: Yes, this is something that should be reconsidered. Anything to improve the air quality around the areas that we visit, would be going in a positive direction. From my understanding, the city’s that have tried such a ordinance have had positive results.

Adams: I think reconsidering the smoking ordinance is

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not a good use of time.

I received very little support for the ordinance, as written. It had some very tough regulations, for a habit that is not illegal, and no good way to enforce those restrictions.

Background information on yourself.

Adams: Born and raised in Wabash by hard working, family dedicated, parents.

Elected to Wabash city council in 2016.

Currently serving as Mayor Long’s appoint to various city committees along with involvement in different organization within our city.

Bouse: I have worked for Hardee’s for 32 years. I am in charge of managing multiple employees. I am responsible for managing sales growth, labor expenses, food cost, and fall through to the bottom line. I own and manage a duplex in

DOUG ADAMS

JONATHON BOUSE

Wabash. I have served on my church’s council for 3 years, being

president for 2 years.

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DeLaughter, Smith to meet in NM’s only race

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

Two Republicans are vying the North Manchester Town Council District 2 seat in the upcoming Primary Election on May 7, incumbent Jim Smith and challenger Tony DeLaughter.

The winner is as of yet unchallenged in the November General Election.

Smith has played a prevalent role in North Manchester with many different hats. He hopes to continue one of those roles as a member of the Town Council after the May 7 election.

Smith joined the council in 2008 after

Stan Escott resigned.

Smith had moved back to North Manchester mid-2007 after spending nine years as the superintendent for the Oak Hill School District.

He and his family first moved to North Manchester in 1984 when he took a job as assistant principal and athletic director at Manchester High School. Three years later he became principal and MHS, then in 1993 spent four years as assistant superintendent for the school system.

Smith said his main purpose to seeking reelection is to provide services to town residents and help the vibrancy of North Manchester.

“I believe that the

current council is doing that, and I’m proud to be a part of the efforts to accomplish that mission,” Smith said. “Over the last few years, we have compiled a team of leaders within town government that are providing what I consider very good to e x c e l l e n t services. They are dedicated and innovative as well as good stewards.

“I’m very pleased with those choices and I want to work to keep those services running smoothly, effectively, and efficiently for our citizens.”

Smith cited the leadership of Police Chief Jim Kirk and the effectiveness of him and his officers

in lowering crime and discouraging drug traffic.

“We had less than 10 theft reports in 2018 and now burglaries of any kind,” Smith said. “The word from people involved in drugs is to avoid North Manchester, which includes the state and federal agencies with whom our department works.”

Smith is also a part of a team that is trying to draw more residents to North Manchester.

“The housing development, which has been over three years in the making, is going to [get] moving in the next few months. I have been pretty intimately involved in that process, from the purchase of the ground to the negotiations with the developer. I want to make sure that project gets done and gets done right.”

Along with housing, Smith said the council must be aware of more opportunities to draw more businesses and industries here, as well as support existing established business-

es.

“I want to continue to seek out those opportunities for our citizens as well as draw new residents,” he said. “I want to be as creative as possible to fill empty buildings with vibrant businesses. Some of that has happened on its own with two new chiropractic offices, two ice cream shops, and a tattoo parlor.”

Smith is also part of a committee composed of Manchester University and town representatives that is taking a look at how the “town and gown” can serve each other.

“Much of the discussion around that table is focused on how the Town of North Manchester can be more welcoming to faculty and staff as well as students,” he said. “This is the first time in my knowledge that a focused effort has been made to address these issues. We are continuing to work toward making the relationship between the town and the university as positive as possible for the future.”

DeLaughter was

born and raised in North Manchester and is raising his family the same way he was raised, with hard work and an appreciation for his home town. He owns two businesses as well as some local rental properties.

DeLaughter said his primary reason for running for the only contested seat for the board is that he was asked to run.

“I had a number of people ask me to [run] because I live in the right area of town to be able to run,” he said. “I own a tow truck company, a bail bonds company and rental properties. I’m here to help people, that’s my job anyhow.

I’m representing the community and people to help them out.”

DeLaughter hopes to represent the community in a new way, on the Town Council.

“I see a lot of issues in our community, with ambulance service being the biggest,” DeLaughter said. “We don’t have an ambulance that is fully staffed, and not everybody who can start it can drive it because of Parkview’s policies.

TONY DELAUGHTER

JIM SMITH “We also have three fire departments that cover our community, and can’t get anybody to help them because there aren’t enough volunteers. Whenever one has to roll, they have to send a second or sometimes a third just to make sure they get enough manpower to show up,” he continued. “That’s an issue I’d like to see resolved. They are all (continued on page 11

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MSD board rejects painting, carpet bids

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The MSD of Wabash County school board Tuesday night rejected a bid to complete carpeting and painting upgrades at Northfield and Southwood high schools.

It was reported during the meeting that S h a w n e e Construction out of Fort Wayne was the lone bidder for the project, bidding roughly $1.98 million for the scope of work.

The school district had hoped the bids would come back more in the $1.34 million-range, and wanted to stay under

between $1.6 and $1.8 million.

Both members Kevin Bowman and Todd Topliff said they couldn’t support paying that much for work on the schools which was aesthetic in nature.

Topliff moved to reject the bid, and the motion passed 4-0.

Member Gary Fadil was absent from the meeting.

The board hopes to move forward in the future with the ability to bid the projects for each school separately, and Adam Weesner of Barton Coe Vilamaa, who was on hand to help the board sort out the bid and options, indicated that could be made to happen at a future

NM council race good firemen. The problem is if you are on the town (department), you don’t go help Pleasant out if there is a fire in the country unless Manchester is called.

If you live down the road, you can’t go assist because you aren’t part of that department. It shouldn’t make any difference.”

DeLaugher also has concerns about the town’s water rates that he would like to see be addressed.

“We don’t have a stormwater drain for the majority of Manchester, yet we still pay a stormwater run-off fee,” he said.

“We are blowing our money left and right in this town and there is no call for it.

“I understand everything needed for

it to work, [but] if they need more money, let’s get them grants. Let’s change the whole infrastructure in the community. There is money to be had that you don’t have to pay back, but I don’t hear of any grants being asked for.”

DeLaughter also brought up his concern with the number of lost businesses over recent years.

“Manchester is a small community, but there is no reason we can’t do some things with what we got,” he said. “I want change, but the problem we have a lot of people who have been in charge of the community who had have had good ideas for the community [but] have been let go.

“There are things

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Separating the projects into two would require re-bidding the project, it was revealed.

The board also voted to approve an amended 2019-2020 school calendar, which eliminated Saturday e-Learning days.

The calendar will now have canceled days become eLearning days the day of cancelation in the first semester.

In the second semester, the first and second canceled days have been built in to the calendar as Feb.3 and 17. Those are make-up days at school, and all other canceled days become e-Learning days the

day of cancelation.

Metro North Elementary paraprofessional Jessica Holley was nominated for the staff spotlight by grandparent and food service manager Marissa Wilson.

Wilson said of Holley, “she is one of the kindest people I have the pleasure of working with. She never raises her voice. Always talks nicely to the children.

And she has the best patience too. I wish I was more like her. She sets a very good example for others to try to strive for. She also has by granddaughter in her class this year.

And, I know she takes patience. Overall, just a very sweet person spreading kindness.”

...continued from Page 10 the town needs to do to bring stuff here, but you look at our housing industry right now, it is going for top dollar, but none for sale, which will increase property taxes,” DeLaughter added.

When asked how North Manchester can bring in new ideas, DeLaughter is looking to the future without ignoring the past.

“We need to stop turning down the oldtimers who want to help,” he said. “We need jobs for kids, and with the businesses we have lost, we have lost jobs for them. If we can’t make something for our kids in our community, we’ve lost our touch with reality.”

DeLaughter said he realizes the responsibility he would be taking on if elected and understands the importance.

“When it comes down to the responsibilities of the town of North Manchester, it needs to fall on the Town Council – the buck doesn’t need to be passed on. The board needs to say ‘time out, there’s an issue with this, we’re going to fix it right now.’

“I can’t change it by myself – nobody can – but I think I can throw some good ideas out there where we might be able to get some things done.

There is so much we can do with this town.”

Karen Morris, APTIP IN program director at The University of Notre Dame, presented about the program during the meeting.

Morris shared that Northfield and Southwood High Schools are two of nine high schools in the state of Indiana that have been “adopted” by The University of Notre Dame to be in the AP-TIP IN program this coming year.

Notre Dame is investing $89,000 for both Northfield and Southwood to incentivize the Advanced Placement program.

The program has two goals. First, it wants to increase the number of students in AP math, science and English courses.

And secondly, it wants to increase the scores on the AP tests.

“Notre Dame partners with several organizations and it is an honor to be a part of this program,” Superintendent Mike Keaffaber said.

“Advanced Placement courses are recognized universally, overseen by the College Board, which has high quality and rigor. AP is also recognized as a major factor for scholarships

when they are placed on a student’s transcript.”

The board also: -Approved the employment of Brian Snodgrass, custodian at Southwood High School.

-Approved the employment of Jessica Lindeman, occupational therapist at WMAP. -Approved the employment of Kayla Frank, paraprofessional at Metro North Elementary.

-Approved the employment of Abigail Siders, threehour cook at Southwood High School.

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“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION” www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Danny Howell, 73 Purple Heart recipient Jan. 9, 1946 – March 27, 2019

Danny Lee Howell, 73, Antwerp, Ohio, died at 2:17 a.m.

Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, due to injuries sustained in a car accident on March 26.

He was born Jan. 9, 1946, in Wabash, to Charles (Charley) and Wilma (Forbes) Howell. On July 30, 1967, he married the love of his life, Karen Kay Fisher.

Surviving are his wife Karen Howell of Antwerp, Ohio; his children, Christopher (Caryn) Howell of Goshen, Heidi (Donald) Morris of New Haven; his sister, Margo (Mark) Elrod of Peru; and six grandchildren, Cody, Calyn, Carlee and Chynzie Howell, Ashtin and Braxton Morris.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Wilma and Charley Howell.

Danny was a self-employed auto mechanic and auto body repairman. He would later fulfill his dream of building race cars and managing various race teams. Danny also was a veteran of the Vietnam War while serving in the United States Marine Corps, in which he received two Purple Hearts. The love and care for his wife, Karen was his greatest joy.

A memorial gathering took place Saturday, April 27, at The Honeywell Room, at the Honeywell Center on 275 W. Market St., Wabash. The purpose of this gathering is to set aside a time to reminisce, laugh and/or cry with family while remembering Danny. If you would like to pay respects and/or want to share a fond memory with the family, please join us as we honor Danny and celebrate the hope we have in Christ.

Though appreciated, the family request no flowers. However, if you desire, memorials in honor of Danny can be made to Riley’s Children Hospital in Indianapolis or Bible Memory Ministries in Goshen.

Chris Howell, Goshen, is in charge of arrangements and online condolences can be sent to chris@bmm.life who will forward them on to the entire family.

John Denton, 37 ‘Our silly little goofball’ Jan. 21, 1982 – April 18, 2019

John R. Denton of Pierceton, passed away unexpectedly at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his residence at the age of 37.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1982, in Berrien Springs, Mich., to Laura Renee (Lauck) Olmstead and Robert Lee Denton. On April 26, 2011, he was married to Elizabeth Ann (Keppel) Denton, who survives.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and mushroom hunting. If it was something he could do outside…he loved it. He loved his wife and children with all his heard, and they loved him and he will be forever missed.

He leaves behind his wife: Elizabeth Ann Denton, Pierceton; two sons, Chad Keppel and Logan Denton and his daughter, Haylei Denton, all at home in Pierceton.

Also surviving are his mother and step-father: Laura Renee and Collin Olmstead, Baroda, Mich.; father and step-mother: Robert and Sandy Denton, Roann; brother, Jeremy Denton, Fort Wayne; and his sister: Racheal Denton, Buchanan, Mich. Also survived by grandmothers Mary Keppel, Roann and Florence Lauck, Hartford, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Josh Denton; his grandmother, Betty Denton; and his grandfather, John Lauck..

John’s life was remembered with a memorial service on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw.

Memorial donations can be made to the family: c/o Elizabeth Ann Denton, 5673 S. 650 E., Pierceton, Indiana 46562 and would be appreciated.

David Halverson, 57 Enjoyed motorcycles April 16, 1962 – April 22, 2019 David Joseph Halverson, 57, of Wabash, died Monday April 22, 2019 at his home.

He was born April 16, 1962, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Warren and Mary (Mahoney) Halverson.

David enjoyed motorcycles.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Halverson of North Manchester; two brothers, James “Jamie” Halverson and John Halverson, both of Wabash; two sisters-in-law, Jeni Halverson and Karen Halverson, both of Wabash; his brother-in-law, Mike Mitting of Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, three brothers, Paul, Bill, and Gary Halverson, and two sisters, Laurie Bailey and Colleen Mitting.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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John Freeman, 98 World War II veteran March 9, 1921 – April 23, 2019

John Richard Freeman, 98, formerly of Roann, died at 5:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at his home at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

He was born March 9, 1921, in Wabash, to Glen and Bess (Freising) Freeman.

John was a 1940 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Louise Comer in Oakland, Calif., on Aug. 7, 1944.

John retired from General Tire in Wabash after 43 and a half years. He was a former member of the Roann United Methodist Church and attended the Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester. John was a member of the VFW Post 286, and the American Legion Post 15, both of Wabash.

He was a member of the Roann Masonic Lodge, the Hanna Masonic Lodge in Wabash, and the Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine. John performed the Masonic Funeral Rites 61 times. In 2012, he participated in the Honor Flight. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom hunting, and working in his yard and flower garden.

He is survived by his wife, Louise Freeman of North Manchester; daughter, Margaret (Garl) Gresley of Hoagland; six great-grandchildren; his brother, Thomas Freeman of Glen Mills, Pa.; and special nephew and niece, Kraig (Linda) Ahlfeld of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Heidi Sierra, brother, George Freeman, and his sister, Mary Ann Worth.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Roann.

The preferred memorial is the Honor Flight, PO Box 5 Huntertown, IN 46748.

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

Glen Summers, 95 World War II veteran May 14, 1923 – April 22, 2019

Glen D. Summers, 95, formerly of Wabash, died at 10:15 a.m., Monday, April 22, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born May 14, 1923, in Wabash, to Carl S. and Marie (Crumrine) Summers.

Glen married Ruth A. Rapp in Wabash County, on Sept., 6, 1946. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran from 1943 - 1946 serving in Germany. He worked at Ford Meter Box, retiring after 23 years, and also farmed. Glen was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parish. He enjoyed camping, traveling, woodworking, fishing, gardening, and working in his yard.

Glen went on the World War II Honor Flight, to Washington, D.C., in 2016. He and Ruth moved to Timbercrest Senior Living Community in North Manchester in August of 2015, from Wabash.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth A Summers, of North Manchester; four brothers, Jim (Marge) Summers of Lagro, Jack (Carolyn) Summers of LaFontaine, Bernard (Becky) Summers of Bedford, Texas, and Robert (Joyce) Summers of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Maurice, Rex, Ralph, and Richard Summers, and three sisters, Helen Rouch, Phyllis Steele, and Judy Murphy.

Funeral services were Friday April 26, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Larry Ray officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Urbana Yoke Parish.

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

Teri Watkins, 29 Ball State graduate Jan. 12, 1990 – April 25, 2019

Teri Lynette Watkins, 29, of rural Wabash, died at 12:17 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born Jan. 12, 1990, in the Wabash County Hospital, to Ray and Debra (Blackburn) Watkins.

Teri was a 2008 graduate of Southwood High School, a 2012 graduate of Ball State University, and received her master’s degree in 2014 from Mississippi State University. She studied meteorology at Ball State and geosciences at Mississippi State University. She was a cat lover, storm chaser, and enjoyed nature.

She is survived by her parents, Ray and Debra Watkins of Prestonsburg, Ky.; brother, Earl Watkins, and nephew, Samuel Gage Watkins, both of Urbana.

Per Teri’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

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Barbara Ward, 86

Regina Bussert, 80

Enjoyed crafting

Enjoyed making cakes

Jan. 17, 1933 – April 25, 2019

Jan. 28, 1939 – April 25, 2019

Barbara Jean Ward, 86, of Wabash, died at 5:03 am, Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

She was born Jan. 17, 1933, in Wabash, to Eloise (Parrett) Brewer, and was raised by her mother and step-father, Floyd Brewer.

Barbara married Robert L. Ward in Marion, on March 20, 1949; he died Dec. 29, 1982. She was a homemaker. Barb enjoyed playing cards at the Winchester Senior Center, working crafts, baking, collecting dishes and antiquing.

She is survived by two children, Rick (Susan) Ward of Greenback, Tenn., and Cindy (Mark) Bass of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Jared Bass of Lafayette, Kimberly (Aaron) Komon of The Colony, Texas, Alissa (Cash) Smith of Earlville, Ill., and Benjamin Ward of Greenback; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Patricia (Paul) Ross Lewis of Wabash, and JoAnna (Larry) Blaschke of Plainfield. She was also preceded in death by her mother and step-father.

Services will be private to the family. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

The memorial guest book for Barbara may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Kyle Ridenour Worked at Honeywell Center March 18, 1970 – April 28, 2019

Kyle McClure Ridenour died in a motorcycle crash in Arizona on April 28, 2019.

He was the son of James and Anna (McClure) Ridenour of Wabash. He was born March 18, 1970.

His first job out of college was Technical Director of the newly opened Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center. He was a graduate of West Lafayette High School, Evansville University and Purdue University. He loved to hike and camp and to play soccer. He had many friends in the Wabash area.

Survivors in addition to his parents include Carman DeLaney, his fiancé of Scottsdale, Ariz.; his brother, Matthew and his wife, Simona, and two nieces, Sasha and Nina, and one nephew, Jake-all of Agua Dulce, Calif.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Wabash.

Local arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Adam Roberts, 79 Railroad engineer Aug. 14, 1942 – April 24, 2019 Adam T. Roberts, 76, of Wabash, passed away at 7:10 p.m., on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at his residence.

He was born in Knoxville, Tenn., on Aug. 14, 1942, to the late Mack Eugene and Ruth (Holbrook Thomas) Roberts. In 1950, Adam and his family moved to Tipton, where he grew up. He married Beula Mitchell Himes on July 3, 1972 in Richmond, and eventually, the family, moved to Wabash.

Adam worked as an engineer for various railroads, including Conrail, for over 20 years. He retired, in 1998, after an

injury.

Adam loved hunting, fishing, camping and boating. He also loved to work in the yard and garden and tinker with cars. But most of all, he loved his cats!

Adam is survived by his wife, Beula; three sons, Michael D. (Mary) Roberts, of Denver, Rory F. “Fred” Himes, of Wabash, and Nathan R. (Virginia) Himes, of Muncie; three daughters, Yolanda (Dean Brubaker) Brinkert, of Andrews, Anna M. (Michael Baker) Barr, of Wabash and Junita F. (James) Howard, of Hampton, Iowa; 15 grandchildren, Benjamin and Kayla, Jerod and Staci, Krissy and Kacy, Aaron and Britany, Candis and Mike, Alex and Hali, Haley and Austin, Brenton, Rhea and Jonathon, Heather, Amanda and Stephen, Stephani and Reese, Zack, Jessica and Ashley; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Alan Roberts; granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Himes; three brothers and two sisters.

A memorial service will be held, at the home of his youngest daughter, Anna Barr, at noon on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at 3663 S. 725 W. Peru, Indiana 46970.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

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

Don Guenin, 74

Ermah Sparks, 68

Worked at AEP

Worked as CNA

Nov. 12, 1944 – April 24, 2019

June 15, 1950 – April 27, 2019

Don “Rich” Guenin, 74, Marion, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

He was born Nov. 12, 1944.

Private services planned at later date.

Raven-Choate Funeral Home, Marion, handled arrangements.

Ermah E. Sparks, 68, North Manchester, passed away April 27, 2019.

She was born on June 15, 1950.

A service will be at the Moose Family Center, North Manchester at a later date.

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Regina (Leitgieb) Bussert, 80, of Wabash, died peacefully holding her rosary at 9:34 a.m. April 25, 2019, at IU Ball Memorial/AMG Hospital, Muncie.

She was born on Jan. 28, 1939, to Miklós Leitgieb and Katalin (Kailbach) Leitgieb in Nadap, Hungary. Regina’s ancestors arrived in Nadap from Germany in the 1700s. The Hungarian government exiled Regina and her family from Nadap, Székesfehérvár, to Germany, in 1946 because of politics. In Germany, Regina painted jewelry for a company and worked as a nanny, housekeeper, and store clerk to help her family make ends meet.

Regina met her husband, Earl Lee Bussert when he served in Germany in the Army from 1956 to 1958. Regina and Earl married in Karlsruhe on May 28, 1958. They celebrated their 60th anniversary about four months before Earl died in 2018.

Regina, a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Wabash, served on St. Bernard’s funeral dinner committee. She loved cooking, baking, sewing, knitting, being with family, and reading the Bible and C.S. Lewis books. An ocean lover, Regina visited Myrtle Beach, South Padre Island, and beaches near Orlando. We will miss Regina, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

Regina received a GED and a cake decorating certificate from Heartland Career Center, Wabash. With talent and imagination, she created many cakes for celebrations. Regina had worked at RCA, White’s Institute, and Vernon Manor Children’s Home; she was a housekeeper, also.

Regina is survived by her brother Nicolaus (Gisela) Leitgieb of Karlsruge, and six children: Eva (James) Morris of Wabash, Angela (Keith) Patrick of Lafayette, Dr. Kathy (Bart Webb) Bussert-Webb of Texas, Michael Bussert of Ohio, Madelene Bussert of Wabash, and Regina (Bussert)Niccum of Wabash; 21 grandchildren: Tara (Alan Gahl) Morris, Sgt. Benjamin (Tam) Morris, Erin (Andrew) Dale, Shannon (Jason) Amburgey, Amanda Greenham, Brad Patrick, Clayton Greenham, Katrina Webb, Talon Bussert, Laila Bussert, Jordan (Joseph) Bruss, Jaden Bussert, Jarrah Bussert, Jett Bussert-Thompson, Holdin (Lacey) Cisneros, Sgt. Logan (Koi) Cisneros, Nick Cisneros, Jake Cisneros, Christian Cisneros, and Hope Niccum; 13 great-grandchildren:: Faryn Morris, Wyatt Morris, Cody Morris, Caleb Dale, Tanner Dale, Everly Dale, Blayne Hamilton, Jaci Amburgey, Jaxon Amburgey, Triniti Cheatham, Addison Barney, Trayson Patrick, Chloe Patrick, Cayden Greenham, Maddox Bruss, Bellemi Cisneros, and Alexander Lee Cisneros, and nieces and nephews in the USA, Hungary, Germany, Australia, and South Africa.

Regina was preceded in death by her husband (Earl), parents, sisters (Eva Born and Catharina Titelius), and great-grandson (Hayden Morris). Preferred Memorial is to St. Bernard’s Church, Wabash. The Indiana Memorial Crematorium is handling funeral arrangements. Mass is on May 2 at St. Bernard’s Church, Wabash, at 10 a.m.

Burial is on May 2 at Marion National Cemetery. The website for condolences or funeral updates is www.IndianaMemorial.com.

Distracted driver causes 3-car accident

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com A distracted driver caused a three-vehicle pile up in downtown Wabash Wednesday afternoon, according to an accident report released by the Wabash Police Department.

According to the report, at about 1:42 p.m., Julie A. Hobbs, 51, Wabash, was driving a 2014 Dodge Charger

Wabash City Police Citations April 17 Alexandria M. Koch, 19, Wabash, cited for speed.

Abigail K. Schuler, 16, Wabash, cited for speed.

April 22 Kailon E. Watson-Dunn, 24, Wabash, cited for no operator’s license when

southbound on Wabash Street near the intersection of Market Street.

Hobbs ran a red light, striking a 2019 Peterbilt fuel tanker driven by Lowell D. Mason, 58, Marion.

The collision caused Lowell’s vehicle to collide with a 2006 Buick Terraza driven by Linda K. George, 78, Greentown.

Hobbs was transported to the hospital with a complaint of pain in the

required.

April 23 Hunter M. Searles, 30, Huntington, cite for driving while suspended prior.

Evelyn M. Turner, 72, Wabash, cited for expired plates.

Jaimie L. Fields, 31, Wabash, cited for no or improper taillight.

Arrests April 23

lower extremities.

When interviewed by police, Hobbs said she was thinking about work and not paying attention, and when she looked up, the light was red.

Police reviewed camera footage of the accident, and said it was clear that Hobbs ran the red light.

Hobbs was issued a citation for disregarding an automatic signal.

Michael L. Mincy Jr., cited for failure to appear for criminal confinement.

Accidents April 15 At 7:57 a.m., a vehicle driven by R o m a n Kmicikewicz, 71, Peru, collided with a vehicle driven by Steven W. LaFollette, 42, Wabash, on State Road 13 South near Canal

Street.

April 17 At 2:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Taylor R. MacNorton, 19, Darlington, collided with a parked vehicle owned by Willy L. Garcia, Wabash, at 26 W. Market St. April 18 At 2:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mary E. Hubbard, 51,

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WEEKLY REPORTS Swayzee, collided with a vehicle driven by Jessie P. Porter, 21, Wabash, at 111 N. Wabash St. April 22 At 11:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Renee L. Rudy, 18, Lagro, collided with a vehicle driven by Joan B. Wade, 83, Wabash, at 1601 N. Cass St. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations April 15 William D. Cavins Jr., 42, Culver, cited for driving while suspended infraction.

April 16 Keli A. McLeod, 52, Winona Lake, cited for speed.

April 20 Shawne H. Miller, 53, Wabash, cited for disregarding a traffic sign.

April 21 Payton N. Head, 19, Fort Wayne, cited for speed.

April 22 Travis J. Willett, 24, Lagro, cited for no proof of insurance.

Brent M. Evans, 35, Laketon, cited for disregarding a stop sign and no valid operator’s license.

Jason F. Sizemore, 22, Warsaw, cited for speed.

Bookings April 17 James L. Thrush, 42, Marion, charged with battery.

Timothy T. Thomas, 34, Wabash, charged with a probation violation.

Famous L. Branson, 42, LaFontaine, petition to revoke probation for non-support of a dependent.

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Escamilla-Portillo, 42, Indianapolis, charged with possession of marijuana.

April 18 Danielle T. Walz, 42, Goshen, charged with operating while intoxicated, disorderly conduct, no operator’s chauffeur’s or public passenger’s license when required, and disregarding a lighted signal April 19 Sai F. La, 29, Fort Wayne, charged with improper use of spotlight, shooting gun out of car and hunting during closed season.

Au B. Dah, 28, Fort Wayne, charged with improper use of spotlight, illegal possession of a turkey, aiding in shooting from a car, and aiding in hunting out of season.

David A. Jackson, 59, Avon, charged with operating while intoxicated.

Byron K. Parsons, 52, Peru, charged with failure to appear.

Joshua I. Wallace, 29, Wabash, charged with driving while suspended prior.

April 20 Elijah G. Labordus, 23, Muncie, charged with domestic battery.

Jacob L. Adams, 23, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for burglary.

Brett A. Niccum, 23, North Manchester, petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine.

Jarrett M. Bradley, 40, Laketon, charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.

April 21 Jason M. Geiger, 43, Wabash, charged with strangulation and domestic battery.

Ethan D. Cornett, 18, Wabash, charged with conversion and operator never licensed.

Colton C. Weber, 24, Wabash, charged with a probation violation, and dealing in marijuana.

April 22 Christie S. Brown, 35, Marion, petition to revoke probation for operating while intoxicated and public intoxication.

Hayden Korkos, 22, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for illegal consumption of alcohol.

Cassandra L. Fanning, 37, Wabash, charged with theft and disorderly conduct.

Jason M. Torres, 41, Wabash, charged with a probation violation for leaving the scene of an accident.

Shane L. Wilson, 38, Peru, charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

April 23 Rodney F. Hunt, 61, Wabash, charged with a probation violation for possession of methamphetamine.

Cody L. Townsend, 22, L o g a n s p o r t , charged with public intoxication.

Michael S. Draper, 55, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated.

Melissa N. Crump, 29, Wabash, petition to revoke pre-trial release for possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a syringe.

Jennifer K. Richards, 39, Wabash, charged with unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia.

April 24 Brandon K. Cooper, 45, Goshen, charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia.

Sara N. Stidams, 39, Pierceton, charged with possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, and dealing in methamphetamine.

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April 12 At 6:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dessa E. Miller, 28, Amboy, collided with a tree in the road on Elliot Road near County Road 775 West.

April 13 At 11:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Clarissa Herrberg, 43, Huntington, collided with a vehicle driven by Brandee D. Nethercutt, 34, Akron, on State Road 16 near County Road 650 East.

April 15 At 8:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by William D. Cavins, Jr., 42, Culver, ran off the road and struck a fence on State Road 114 near Bonestead Road.

April 17 At 6:57 a.m., a vehicle driven by Connie M. Good, 53, Wabash, ran off the road and into a creek on County Road 200 West near County Road 750 North.

At 7:43 a.m., a vehicle driven by Aron D. Leininger, 41, Akron, collided with a deer on State Road 114 near County Road 200 West.

At 11:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kurt W. Stuber, 58, Peru, collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 100 East.

April 21 At 7:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ethan D. Cornett, 18, Wabash, ran off the road on County Road 300 West near the Pearson Mill Access Ramp.

North Manchester Arrests April 25 Amy K. Farhnow, 50, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for probation violation on a driving under the influence charge.

Fire April 25 9:59 a.m., 1500 block of Mary Knoll Lane for medical assist.

Building Permits Donald Kurtz, new home Richard Deckena,

new home David Vigar, porch Mark Eastway, utility shed and carport Fountainvue LLC, (2) mobile homes A n g e l a Burnworth, new home Marriage Licenses Brianne E. Winchester, 20, and Taylor M. Wagner, 23.

Blakely L. David, 24, and Zachary A. Kirtlan, 33.

Land Transfers Rickey E. Morgan and Judy Morgan to Rodney Shriver and Willa Shriver, quitclaim deed.

US Bank Trust NA and LSF10 Master Participation Trust to Jerry L. Enyeart, warranty deed.

Wells Fargo Bank NA Trustee Series

2004 MHQ1 to 2019 Castle LLC, quitclaim deed.

Robert Cornett, Doris J. Cornett and Bennie Cornett to NMBH LLC, personal rep deed.

Michael J. Thompson and Jan. R Thompson to Ricky E. Morgan and Judy L. Morgan, warranty deed.

Brett A. Young to Mark Eastway and Shelly Eastway, warranty deed.

Steven W. Clark to Michael E. Nearhouse and Gabrielle W. Nearhouse, warranty deed.

Henry E. Eilts to David A. Haist and Sandra C. Haist, warranty deed.

Robert L. Montague and Jon D. Montague to

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Stephen E. Haggerty to Robin M. Haggerty, quitclaim deed.

Johnny Hunt and Ruth Hunt to Johnny Hunt, quitclaim deed.

Larry L. Enyeart, Karen Enyeart and Karen E. Enyeart to Kristina Middleton

and Karen Enyeart irrevocable trust, quitclaim deed.

Karen Enyeart, Karen E. Enyeart and Larry Enyeart to Kristina Middleton and Karen Enyeart irrevocable trust, quitclaim deed.

Michael L. Niccum Sr., Amy J. Niccum and

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www.thepaperofwabash.com Michael L. Niccum Sr. and Amy J. Niccum Trust to Matthew B. Niccum, quitclaim deed.

Sheriff of Wabash County to Dorothy Lundquist and Betty Saunders, sheriff ’s deed.

Sheriff of Wabash County to Timothy L. Ravenscroft, Suzanne Metz,

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First Friday activities set

By The Paper staff Downtown Wabash will be busy Friday, May 3, during the May First Friday celebration organized by Wabash Marketplace.

Activities will take place from 5-8 p.m.

This free event features downtown shopping, food, live music, and kids’ activities!

Event details are featured on the First Friday Guide. First Friday Guides can be picked up at featured businesses, Visit Wabash County’s Welcome Center and Modoc’s Market.

Those who visit all of the featured businesses to receive a validation mark, will be entered to win the First Friday Gift Basket, sponsored by First Farmers Bank & Trust.

Featured businesses include: Nick’s Dog Cart on Miami Street; The Pavilion at Paradise Spring Historic Park; Reading Room Books; Bash Boutique;

WMI Project Coordinator Andrea Zwiebel(right) shows the new T-shirts to Whitney Millspaugh, Visit Wabash County’s marketing manager. Photo by Joseph Slacian Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre on Miami Street; and the Eclectic Shoppe.

Two new businesses will havetheir Grand Openings: The Abstract Yoga Studio and Nick’s Dog Cart.

In addition, a helicopter landing is planned for 6 p.m. at Paradise Spring Park.

The Paradise Spring parking lot will be closed for the landing, so hop on the trolley for a free ride.

There will be live music at Charley Creek Inn Courtyard with The Wallens, Ukulele Preacher on Miami Street, and

Kim Rutledge at Pizza King. The Wabash County Historical Museum will feature free admission.

A new event will be “ To u c h - A - T r u c k , ” offering children a close-up experience with large vehicles.

Wabash Trucking will feature three semitruck cabs.

W a b a s h Marketplace is unveiling the new downtown campaign, a revamp of the “Do It D o w n t o w n . ” Featuring a new logo, T-shirts are available for purchase at Modoc’s Market and Visit Wabash County.

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Author to speak at NM Historical Society NORTH MANCHESTER — On Monday, May 13, the NM Historical Society will welcome Ray E. Boomhower to present his program, “Fire in the Spacecraft: Gus Grissom and the Apollo 1 Disaster.”

The program will be in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the public at no cost.

Boomhower is senior editor of the Indiana Historical Society Press, where he is responsible for the popular history magazine, Traces of Indiana and Midwestern History.

He has been with the Society since 1987.

A native of M i s h a w a k a , Boomhower graduated from Indiana University in 1982 with degrees in journalism and political science. He received his Master’s Degree in U.S. History from Indiana University in 1995. Before joining the Society staff, he worked in public relations for the Indiana State Museum, and as a reporter for two Indiana daily newspapers: the Rensselaer Republican and the Anderson Herald.

In 1998, he received the Hoosier Historian award from the Indiana Historical Society and in 2010, he was named winner of the Regional Author Award in the annual Eugene and Marilyn

1 incident, NASA had to complete extensive redesigns before sending more men into space. The Apollo 1

Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee were the original members of the Apollo 1 crew. NASA photo Glick Indiana Authors Awards. In 2009, his book Robert F. Kennedy and the 1968 Indiana Primary was selected as the winner in the historical nonfiction category of the annual Best Books of Indiana contest. His books have also been finalists and received honors in the annual Benjamin Franklin Awards from the Independent Book Publishers Association and Foreword Review’s Book of the Year

RAY BOOMHOWER Awards.

Boomhower’s program will go into details about the

unfortunate death of Gus Grissom.

Grissom was an Air Force veteran and the commander of the Apollo 1. He was America’s second person in space in 1961.

The Apollo program changed forever in January 1967, when a flash fire swept through the Apollo 1 command module during a launch rehearsal test.

Despite efforts from the ground crew, the three men inside died.

Because of the Apollo

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program without further fatalities.

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Tesh to return to Ford Theater

By The Paper staff

Pianist and television personality John Tesh will return to the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center

on Saturday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m.

This concert is part of the Wabash Valley Music Association Series, presented by Parkview Wabash

John Tesh on the stage of the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater during his 2013 concert tour. The Paper file photo Hospital. gross impressions per Tesh has achieved week. six music Emmys, two His Facebook page Grammy nominations, has a weekly reach of three gold records, 15-20 million engageseven public television ments per week. The specials and eight mil- weekly TV program 645 Bond St., Wabash lion records sold. After adds another two milmore than three lion impressions. Tesh th 24 Annual decades as an interna- and his marketing tional entertainer, his team regularly utilize recording and live con- these robust platforms Fish & Tenderloins by “Dan’s” cert career continues to promote his live conth cert performances. to thrive today.

Tickets for the John Whether at the solo piano, with a 12-piece Tesh concert may be ALL YOU CAN EAT • CARRY-OUTS AVAILABLE ‘big band’ or an 80- purchased online at piece orchestra, Tesh’s www.honeywellcenDessert table is a free-will offering ability to create a ter.org or by calling the Adults $900 • Children ages 6-12 $200 • 5 and under Free unique journey for Honeywell Foundation A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wabash CoB concert fans with Box Office at 260-563Helping Hands Fund and Growing Grounds music and storytelling 1102. Tickets are $58, has taken him from the $45 and $35.

Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Coliseum in Rome to Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. His live television concerts, including the seminal “Live at Red

By The Paper staff Rocks,” have raised An art exhibit featurmore than $20 million dollars for Public ing works by artist Joel Fremion will be on disTelevision.

Tesh’s consistent play at the Honeywell popularity as a TV and Center’s Clark Gallery radio broadcaster has through June 3, 2019. only amplified the per- The exhibit, titled sonal connection with “Thirty Years, 300 his loyal tribe of fans Collages,” is sponsored Autumn Ridge who get to listen to him by Rehabilitation Centre.

6 days a week on the Fremion’s technique “Intelligence For Your of fabric collage is an Life” radio and televiintricate blend of fabric sion programs. The and leather enhanced radio show alone with painted details. amasses 34 million The results are detailed images that startle the eye and intrigue the mind. He has created 300 pieces over the past 30 years.

An Ossian resident, Fremion studied art history, painting, metalsmithing, pottery and printmaking at the Fort Wayne Art Institute.

The Clark Gallery is located inside the Honeywell Center in downtown Wabash, and hosts more than 10 exhibits per year featuring student, amateur, and professional artists. Annual exhibits include the Wabash County Schools Exhibit, Themed Art Competition, and Wabash Art Guild Exhibit. Because the gallery encompasses the semi-circle of the Honeywell Center Porter Lobby, foot traffic exceeds 200,000 guests per year.

Exhibits and public receptions are offered free of charge, as the Clark Gallery is a part of The Honeywell Foundation mission.

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Gourd show planned May 3-4

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ing — although now she uses acrylics and ink dyes instead of oils.

Using air-dry clay and interesting papers, she makes whimsical, eclectic, gourds, often featuring elaborate characters with a lot of personality.

“The gourds tell me what to do and I just do it!” she said.

A busy homemaker, Mrs. Benedict worked in retail and sold gourd art and won many awards at shows in Indiana and Kentucky.

erally meets third Tuesdays, 10 a.m. CST at the Salem Chapel United Methodist Church, LaPorte.

Known locally as “The Gourd Lady,” Mrs. Benedict talks

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Tom and Sherry Benedict of Plymouth are the Featured Artists at the Indiana State Gourd Show at the Fulton County Historical Museum near Rochester on May 3-4.

Benedict, recently retired operations manager for the Marshall County REMC and member of IBEW for 50 years, now has time to carve realistic figures into gourds which he grows himself.

Last year he won the Best Of Division (Theme: Red, White, and Blue) for his eagle. Benedict’s talent is all natural with no art schooling although he has been a woodworker for years.

The Benedicts grow a different gourd variety each year on 12 feet of trellises and some in a stock tank.

Benedict starts them in peat pots in the house, moves them to the greenhouse, and then plants them outside when it warms up. (Since the peat pots don’t disintegrate as advertised, there’s talk of planting seeds in flat-bottomed ice cream cones this year.)

A Marshall County native, Mrs. Benedict was into art as soon as she could pick up a pencil and manipulate clay. She studied art at Indiana/Purdue University at Fort Wayne where she loved painting with oils.

When she discovered gourds more than 20 years ago, she could combine her love of clay and paint-

gourds wherever she goes. She is also the Gourd Patch Leader for the Lakeshore Gourders which gen-

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A meeting for the Roann Heritage Group was held on April 15 at the home of Jerry and Jo Ellen Nelson. The group met with Andrea Kern, representative of the OCRA/Main Street. A special celebration meeting to highlight the town’s Main Street designation will take place the first week of June at the Town Hall.

Officers of OCRA would be in attendance to present the

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certificate. This will be a public meeting.

Flyers will be posted in town if you would like to attend.

Andrea also gave several dates of conferences for Main Street that will take place during the summer. Someone from the Heritage Group will need to attend some of these as the training that is required with the Main Street grant.

She gave other suggestions that we need to work on including, to lay out our work plan for the 2019 year.

One of the main goals should be to promote the projects in our community for support, and financial assistance from local businesses, and people, to revitalize our town. There are several types of grants that

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Heritage Group meets OCRA rep Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Roann can apply for, including a grant, which is an option for smaller projects.

Another would be a Historic Renovation Grant Program for individual building owners in which the owner pays a percentage, and the grant would pay a percentage.

A business meeting took place afterwards to discuss upcoming projects for the

Heritage Group. Barb Burdge gave the treasurer’s report. A donation was made by Tom and Bonnie Krom, former residents of the Roann area. Donations made to the Heritage Group will help with matching the grants as is required by some of the grants we apply for.

A motion was passed to accept Marsha Haffner as the treasurer for the Heritage Group.

The birthdays of Andrea Kern, and Jo Ellen Nelson were celebrated with a birthday cake and singing happy birthday.

TENDERHEARTS PRESCHOOL PROGRAM & Appreciation: Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

The last program is at 6:30, lasting approximately a half hour with appreciation after. Please help donate cookies for the Preschool program.

The sign-up sheet is by the office. All are invited as we celebrate the many years of service Jenny See and Angie Bear have been our preschool teachers.

R O A N N FARMER’S MARKET: If you are interested in participating in the Roann

Farmer’s Market this summer, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-348-6557. Crafts, baked goods, produce, plants and honey are welcome. The market will begin on June 7 from 4-6 p.m. It will continue on the second and fourth Friday through August.

PLEASE CONTINUE PRAYING for Paxton Wright, Cassiel Slone, Ronnie Harris and Caleb Coffman.

C E L E B R AT I N G ANNIVERSARIES: Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Shaw, May 1; Mr. & Mrs. Joe Flitcraft, May 2; Mr. & Mrs. Steve Coffman, May 5; Mr. & Mrs. David Doud, May 6.

C E L E B R AT I N G BIRTHDAYS: Donna Deck, May 2; Jaycie Paige Krom, May 3; C a r s t o n Chamberlain, May 4; Robin Dale, May 5; Janet Shoue, May 6; Pam Ford, Alan Stouffer, Sarah Roe, May 7.

I can be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Also by phone 765-8332614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00am to appear in the next week’s paper.

Urbana church plans benefit

The Urbana Yoke Parish Church Outreach Committee is planning a benefit hog roast from 2-6 p.m. May 11 for Bryan and Susan LaFerney.

There will also be a bake sale, noodles and snack items for sale.

For information contact Stephanie at 260571-0223.

The Women’s Guild meeting will be May 14 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall with Hilda Wilcox and Nancy Anderson as hostesses.

The Church is sponsoring the Urbana Blood Drive May 8, in memory of Marcia Knee.

This will be at the Urbana Community Building 1-6 p.m.

Please make appointments on line at the (continued on page 24)

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Northfield and Southwood players and coaches (above) gather at center court to show off their breast cancer awareness. Photo provided Northfield’s Erin Whetstone returns a serve durng the No.1 doubles match. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Lady Norse tennis team downs SHS

By The Paper staff Northfield defeated Southwood 5-0 in girls tennis action Wednesday.

Chloe Miller won at No. 1 singles for the Lady Norse.

Kelcie Thomson was a winner at No. 2 singles, while Macie Sears was a winner at No. 3 singles.

The No. 1 doubles team of Erin Whetstone and Lyndsey Carter won

at No. 1 doubles, and the No. 2 tandem of Tori Bogert and Alyssa Haupert also picked up a victory.

The game saw the two teams donning pink T-shirts to help bring attention to the plight of breast cancer patients, as well as to honor those who survived the disease.

About one in eight U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

Wabash track teams defeats Southwood

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

Joshua “Dylan” Mitchem (front, center) has committed to continue his education and football career at Manchester University. Mitchem is joined in the front row by Lisha Gatchel and Barbara Gatchel. Also looking on are principal Kyle Wieland, athletic director Floyd McWhirt, football coach Adam Handley, Ryan Carmichael and Justin Denney. Photo by Josh Sigler

WHS’s Mitchem signs to play at MU

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Joshua “Dylan” Mitchem signed a letter of intent Friday to continue his education and football career at Manchester University.

Mitchem said the University’s offerings made it an easy deci-

sion for him when deciding where to complete his college studies.

“The accounting program they have leaves me to be able to get my master’s degree in four years, which is a great opportunity for me,” Mitchem said. “The dream of football is something I’ve always

wanted.

I never thought I’d be playing after high school.

Having this opportunity is great. I hope to leave there a better player and better person.”

Mitchem played linebacker and offensive line for Wabash.

“Dylan was a hard worker,” Wabash football coach Adam

Handley said. “He showed up all the time. When I first got here in the summer he was one of the first guys to introduce himself. He didn’t miss much in the summer at all. He was one of our senior leaders. He’s just a good kid to have around.” (continued on page 22)

The Wabash High School track and field teams defeated Southwood Tuesday night on senior night at Wabash.

The Lady Apaches defeated Southwood 69.5-57.5.

Jordan Stumbo won the high jump and the 200 dash for Wabash.

Mariah Wyatt won the shot put and the discus, and Leigha Boggs won the 100 hurdles and the pole vault.

Madison Lutz was victorious in the 100 dash.

The 4x100 relay team rounded out the winners for Wabash, where Boggs, Maya Benysh, Lutz and Stumbo took top honors.

For Southwood’s

girls, the 4x800 relay team of Madison Johnson, Monica Hobson, Mya Denney and Morgan Farr topped the field.

Mya Denney won the 1,600, and Farr won the 400 and 800.

Maggie Ball took top honors in the 300 hurdles, and Monica Hobson won the 3,200.

The 4x400 relay team of Eva Goff, Trista Roser, Mya Denney and Farr won, and Goff added a victory in the long jump.

The Wabash boys defeated Southwood 72-59.

Dereck Vogel won the high jump for the Apaches.

Blake Wiser added a victory in the 200.

Jimmy Smith won the pole vault, Zack Reed won the 800 and Blakely Cole won the 400.

The 4x400 relay

team of Reed, Wiser, Koby Prater and Vogel took top honors, as did the 4x800 team of Reed, Jarrett Wilson, Justin Garrett and Caleb Callahan.

For Southwood, Jackson Simons won the 110 hurdles and the 300 hurdles.

Elijah Sutton was tops in the 100 dash, and Braden Sweet won the 1,600 and 3,200.

The 4x100 team of Sutton, Alix Winer, Dawson Filip and Simons was victorious.

Jackson Miller swept the discus and shot put, and Filip rounded out the winners in the long jump.

Wabash girls track wins Wabash’s girls track team picked up (continued on page 22)

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Wabash County sports roundup wins over Whitko and Lakeland Christian in a three-way meet Friday.

Mariah Wyatt won the shot put and discus for the Lady Apaches, while Leigha Boggs won the 100 hurdles and pole vault.

Kiley Stone won the 800, while Jordan Stumbo won the 200 and Sierra Hall won the 3,200.

The 4x400 relay team of Stone, Linda Cordes, Stumbo and Madison Lutz rounded out Wabash’s winners.

Wabash boys track takes second Whitko won a boys track meet with Wabash and Lakeland Christian Friday.

Charly Smith won the 110 hurdles and 300 hurdles for the Apaches.

Aaron Nickerson won the 800, while Zack Reed won the 1,600 and 3,200.

Reed, Nickerson and Caleb Callahan also ran legs on the victorious 4x800 relay team.

NF baseball tops Whitko Northfield’s baseball team received a dominant pitching effort from Jonah Truman in a 5-1 win over Whitko Monday.

Truman pitched a complete game, scattering five hits and allowing one run with four walks and nine strikeouts.

Nate Drancik led the Norse offense with a hit and three RBIs, while Cole Rosen (RBI), Clayton Tomlinson, Gage Watkins and Michael Fisher each added hits.

NF baseball falls to CN Northfield pounded out 12 hits, but lost an early lead in a 12-8

loss at Central Noble Thursday.

The Norse held a 5-1 lead after two innings, but CN rallied for seven runs in the third to take control.

Chance Hartman and Graydon Holmes led Northfield with three hits and an RBI each.

Cole Rosen and Clayton Tomlinson each added two hits, with Tomlinson driving in three runs.

NF baseball sweeps DH Northfield’s baseball team swept a doubleheader with Columbia City.

The Norse won the opener 6-2.

Jonah Truman pitched the Norse to victory in the opener, working 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out six.

Cole Rosen had three hits to lead the Northfield offense, while Nate Drancik hit a three-run home run.

Chance Hartman, Clayton Tomlinson and Jarrett Shafer each added two hits in the Game 1 win.

Northfield won the second game, 2-0.

Shafer pitched six innigs of one-hit baseball to pick up the win. He struck out five.

Drancik had three hits in the Game 2 win, while Michael Fisher had two hits.

Hartman and Fisher both recorded RBIs in the win.

Wabash baseball tops Peru The Wabash baseball team outlasted Peru 4-3 Monday to improve to 8-1 on the season.

The Apaches took the lead for good with a pair of runs in the second, and also pushed across runs in

Mitchem signs ...continued from Page 22 Handley added that Mitchem was a “super hard worker.”

“He’ll do anything you ask him to do,” Handley said. “He’ll play either side of the ball. Most likely in college they are going to put him on the

offensive side. He played a little bit of everything for us. We put him at guard and out at tackle. He played both sides of the offensive line, so he’ll do whatever they ask.”

the third and fourth innings.

Payton Sodervick, Trenton Daughtry each had a hit and an RBI for Wabash, while Bryant Boggs drove in a run.

Daughtry and Joe Leland shared the pitching duties.

Daughtry pitched four innings, allowing two runs, both earned, on six hits, two walks and a hit batsman. He struck out five.

Leland worked three innings, allowing one unearned run on three hits and one hit batsman.

He struck out one.

Wabash baseball tops NM Blake Gribben drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly, and Wabash’s baseball team defeated North Miami 5-4 Wednesday night.

The Apaches improved to 9-1 on the season with the win.

Daughtry had two hits to lead Wabash, while Payton Sodervick (RBI), Gribben, Robert Irgang and Jared Holley also added hits.

Joe Leland pitched the final four innings to pick up the win. He allowed no runs on one hit while striking out three.

Wabash baseball tops North White Wabash defeated North White Saturday 10-0 to improve to 11-1 on the season.

Jared Holley tossed a four-hit shutout for the Apaches while striking out 11.

Trenton Daughtry and Blake Gribben both had two hits for the Apaches, with Gribben driving in a pair of runs.

Kallen Kelsheimer and Bryant Boggs also recorded RBIs in the win.

Wabash picked up a 6-3 win its morning game Saturday.

Details from that game were not available.

SW baseball falls to TV Southwood’s baseball team built an early lead, but was unable to hold on in a 9-8 loss to Tippecanoe Valley on Monday.

Gabe Lloyd led the Knights’ offense with three hits, while Alex Farr, Cameron Ball and Logan Barley each added two hits for Southwood.

The Knights out-hit Valley 14-7, but lost on a walk-off base hit in the bottom of the seventh with two outs.

Southwood fell to 43 on the season, and 11 in conference play.

SW baseball falls to HN Southwood’s baseball team was defeated by Huntington North 7-3 on Tuesday.

The Knights fell behind early, allowing five runs in the first inning.

Knight pitchers combined to allow only four hits and two runs over the next five innings and outscored the Vikings 3-2.

Koby Thomas suffered the loss on the mound. He drew the start and worked four innings, allowing six earned runs on six hits and three walks.

He struck out one.

Tristin Hayslett went 2-for-2 at the plate with a double and a walk.

Thomas added a two-run home run for the Knights.

Mason Yentes and Joey Bland also had hits for Southwood.

Knights baseball tops Mac Southwood’s baseball team picked up a 6-5 victory over M a c o n a q u a h Wednesday.

The Knights took a 5-2 lead into the sixth inning, but the Braves tied the game with three runs in the frame.

Cam Ball entered on the mound and was able to hold Maconaquah scoreless.

After a flyout, a base hit and an error

by Maconaquah, the next two Knights drew a walk and was hit by pith to load the bases. Jarrett Craft then came to the plate and delivered the game-winning base hit.

Carson Rich drew the start on the hill, allowing two runs, both unearned, on six hits, while striking out eight and walking three.

...continued from Page 21 Offensively, the Knights were led by Gabe Lloyd, who went 3-for-4, ending a triple away from the cycle.

Barley and Ball each added two hits, while Rich belted a homer.

Wabash softball falls to Peru Wabash’s softball team suffered a 3-2 loss to Peru Monday in Three Rivers Conference action.

Tabatha Wagner put forth a strong pitching effort in a losing effort, allowing two runs in seven hits while striking out nine.

The Apaches lost despite out-hitting Peru 8-7.

Hannah Halverson and Katie Newman both collected multiple hits for Wabash.

Wabash softball falls to Hebron Wabash’s softball team was defeated by Hebron 10-6 in the second game of the Lady Apache Classic Saturday.

Tabatha Wagner suffered the loss in the circle, surrendering seven runs on six hits over four innings, striking out two.

Whitney Working worked three innings out of the bullpen.

Alivia Short went 3for-4 at the plate to lead the Lady Apache offense.

Southwood softball tops TV The Southwood softball team defeated Tippecanoe Valley 144 Monday in a TRC clash.

MaKenna Pace led the Knights with three hits and four RBIs, driving in runs on a double in the third and a home run in the fifth.

Makenlie Lamber took the win in the circle for Southwood, going five innings, allowing four runs in eight hits while striking out four.

Pace, Keagan Simpson, Kassity Simpson, Aaliyah Douglass and Kayla Mays each had multiple hits for the Knights in the win.

Southwood softball falls to Mac Southwood’s softball team suffered a 4-

1 loss to Maconaquah Wednesday.

Keagan Simpson led the offense with a pair of hits, including a double.

Makenlie Lambert suffered the loss in the circle in a complete-game effort. She allowed four runs, one earned, on seven hits and two walks.

Manchester softball falls Manchester’s softball team suffered a 13-1 loss in six innings to North Miami Monday night.

Emma West led the Squires with two hits, and Emma Evans had a hit and an RBI. Evans suffered the loss in the circle, allowing six earned runs in 1 2/3 innings.

She walked two and struck out four.

Northfield softball falls Northfield’s softball team was defeated by Whitko, 8-2, Monday night.

Northfield scored its two runs in the second inning on a twoRBI single from Ally Keaffaber.

Addi Baker had two hits for the Norse (36), while Jenna Krom, Elise Gottschalk and Kenzie Baer each added a hit.

Abby Hunter suffered the loss in the circle, working six innings while allowing eight runs on 15 hits and two walks.

She struck out one.

Wabash tennis tops SW The Wabash girls tennis team defeated Southwood 5-0 Monday night.

Brooke Irgang was a 6-3, 6-1 winner at No. 1 singles.

Bella Carillo took a 6-4, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles, and Isabel France battled back to take a 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 win at the No. 3 singles post.

At No. 1 doubles, Halle Miller and Cammie Kugler were three-set winners, 7-6.

6-7. 6-1, while the No. 2 doubles tandem of Annie Cole and Evelynn Gray took a 6-4, 6- decision.

Wabash tennis tops Rochester Wabash’s tennis team picked up a 3-2

win over Rochester Wednesday evening.

Carillo was a 6-1, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles, while France took a 7-5, 6-3 win at No. 2 singles.

Cole and Gray rounded out the Wabash winners with a 6-2, 6-1 victory at No. 2 doubles.

MHS tennis tops Rochester Manchester’s girls tennis team topped Rochester 5-0 to improve to 6-3 on the year. The Squires remain unbeaten in TRC play at 4-0.

Kelsey Eichenauer picked up a 6-1, 6-2 win at No. 1 singles.

At No. 2 singles, Halle Briner was a 6-0, 6-0 winner, and Eva Bazzoni took a 6-1, 6-2 decision at No. 3 singles.

At No. 1 doubles, the duo of Anna Osborne and Halie Wampler picked up a 6-3, 6-2 victory.

And, the No. 2 tandem of Rebekah Pyle and Briley Spann was a 6-0, 6-0 winner.

NF tennis tops SW Northfield defeated Southwood 5-0 in girls tennis action Wednesday.

Chloe Miller won at No. 1 singles for the Lady Norse.

Kelcie Thomson was a winner at No. 2 singles, while Macie Sears was a winner at No. 3 singles.

The No. 1 doubles team of Erin Whetstone and Lyndsey Cartetr won at No. 1 doubles, and the No. 2 tandem of Tori Bogert and Alyssa Haupert also picked up a victory.

SW tennis tops Bluffton The Southwood girls tennis team picked up a 3-2 win over Bluffton Friday for its first win of the year.

Madison Snyder picked up a win at No. 3 singles for the Knights.

Makenna Norman and Courtney Andrick picked up a win at No. 1 doubles, while the No. 2 tandem of Ariel Benner and Breklynne Swisher was also victorious.

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Early vote going slow

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Early voting for the May 7 Primary Elections has not been very popular, according to County Clerk Lori Draper.

Draper told The Paper of Wabash County that as of Friday morning, only 17 early ballots had been cast for the election thus far.

“It’s been very slow – it started Monday,” Draper said. “There’s not that many races.

There’s only one party and there’s just council races across the board in every place. It’s just slow.”

The clerk’s office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but early voting will only take place from 8 a.m. to noon.

Voting can be done on Saturday, May 4 in the clerk’s office from 8 a.m. to noon.

Residents can also vote at Peabody in North Manchester on May 4.

Residents can register to vote online or in the clerk’s office, but it is too late to get registered to vote for the May 7 election.

Voting can also be done the day before the election from 8 a.m. to noon in the clerk’s office The polls will be open on election day at North Manchester and LaFontaine and Wabash.

In North Manchester, voting can be done at the Public Safety Building, while voters in LaFontaine will vote at the fire station.

In Wabash, on the day of the election, you can vote at Wellbrooke, Zion Lutheran Church, and the First United Methodist Church.

“It’s going to be a quiet one,” Draper said.

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Riders prepare to take off from Parkview Wabash Hospital during a 2018 Liking for Biking ride. Photo provided

Liking for Biking to begin Saturday The Dam to Dam Ride (D2D) committee and Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWH) have collaborated on a new health and wellness program that takes advantage of the successful ‘Liking for Biking’ weekly riding series that began in 2017.

New to this year’s riding series is a Ride for Fun & Fitness program that adults and youth are invited to participate in as a way to measure the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The program is completely voluntary and not required to participate in the ‘Liking for Biking’ riding series.

The Ride for Fun & Fitness program offers incentives to adults for measuring their BMI, blood pressure, weight, and blood sugar at the start, during, and end of the ‘Liking for Biking’ riding series.

The information is kept confidential and used by health care professionals to see the impact that an active lifestyle has on individuals.

Participation incentives for the Fitness Program are based on attendance and include gift cards to Cathy’s Natural Market, Modoc’s Market, Dunham’s, and numerous others.

Individuals who pre-

fer to ride for fun are not required to opt into the fitness program. Anyone who rides one of the Saturday’s in May will receive a free Liking for Biking Tshirt.

From May 4 through Aug. 31, anyone who is interested in riding their bike during the Liking for Biking series is invited to meet at Parkview Wabash Hospital near entrance number 10 at 8:45 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month. A member of the Visit Wabash County team and the Rock City Bike Club will serve as the point of contact each month.

Liking for Biking centers itself around the grassroots movement that started the annual Dam to Dam ride.

In 2010, Dr. William Rauh gathered a handful of his friends to ride the Wabash County Bike Route in celebration of a milestone birthday. The group of friends enjoyed the leisure of riding bikes together throughout Wabash County so much that they chose to continue to make the ride an annual event.

Organically, the event grew by word of mouth until 2014 when the local organ-

izers partnered with Visit Wabash County to grow participation in what is now known as the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride.

“It has always been about riding my bike with friends and family,” said William Rauh, founder of the event and committee member. “The Dam to Dam Committee wants to hold true to the foundation of the event; that simple feeling of just riding your bike, breathing in fresh air and hanging out with friends.

That is why the D2D event is a ‘tour’ and not a ‘race’.”

Sept. 8 will mark the 10th anniversary of the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride presented by Parkview Wabash Hospital.

The Liking for Biking series is free and open to everyone at any age and at any level. The program is made possible in partnership with Parkview Wabash Hospital, Rock City Bike Club, and Visit Wabash County.

Specific information regarding each of the family friendly fun rides is available at visitwabashcounty.co m/centuryride or by calling the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center.

Crash claims Peru man’s life LAGRO- Yesterday, at approximately 2:25 p.m., officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a two vehicle crash on U.S. 24 near County Road 300 East, in which a Peru man died.

The preliminary crash investigation by

Indiana State Police Senior Trooper Jeremy Perez revealed that Timothy Martin, 48, Peru, was driving a 2018 Yun motor scooter eastbound on U.S. 24 near Wabash County Road 300 East.

Stephanie Smith, 28, Andrews, was driving a 2003 Subaru eastbound on U.S. 24

near County 300 East.

For a yet to be determined reason, The Subaru rear-ended the scooter, ejecting Martin.

Martin, who was not wearing a helmet, was pronounced dead at the scene. Smith was not injured.

This is an ongoing investigation.

C o u n t y Coordinator Jim Dils informed the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners at their weekly meeting Monday that the Wabash County Courthouse is in need of some structural work.

He presented a quote from Atlas Buidling Services regarding some emergency repairs to the south side of the court house.

The work will include mortar replacement and tuck-pointing.

Dils said there is moisture getting on the south side.

The quote from Atlas, not including materials, was for $15,445.

The Commissioners approved and signed the quote.

Director of Court Services Sarah Lochner presented information on the Problem Solving Grants her department applied for for drug court and reentry court.

The grants are for $10,000 for each court, with half of that for each grant going towards training.

Each grant also includes $4,000 for equipment for electronic monitoring, and $1,000 for incentives.

The Commissioners approved the application for the grants.

Assistant Chief Probation Officer Trisha Hanes presented information on 2019 AACTION Grants, asking for approval from commissioners for application.

The grants will be for agencies such as Hands of Hope, M a n c h e s t e r University, Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, North Manchester Police Department, Bowen Center, Wabash County Drug Court, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition and Southwood Pep. Chief Deputy Tyle Guenin delivered the weekly jail report to the Commissioners.

The jail’s average daily population for the past week was 123, with 33 new bookings and nine total transports.

Forty-one prisoners were being housed in Miami County, and 10 in Elkhart County.

The peak population was 124. The cur-

rent population as of Monday was 124. The total prisoner count including other facilities was 178.

The jail was over capacity 100 percent of the time.

And, Plan Director Mike Howard was on hand to explain to the Commissioners that the county was in the process of creating a Parcel Review Committee.

The Parcel Review Committee would be made up of the Assessor’s, Auditor’s, Surveyor’s and Recorder’s offices, designed to meet weekly to catch mistakes in the recording process of land parcels.

The Commissioners took the matter under advisement.

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American Red Cross.

URBANA LIONS will be hosting the Annual Urbana Senior Citizens Dinner May 5, to be held at Urbana’s Community Building 6 p.m. Come and enjoy fellowship, good food and a great program.

Lion LuAnn Craft will have the program for this event. Please bring any eye glasses or hearing aids you are no longer using.

These will be repaired, cleaned and given to people who need them. If the glasses or hearing aids are broken bring them anyway: they will be used for parts to repair. Hope to see you there.

WILDCAT PRIDE: Burton Black was caught by Mrs. Bretzman for holding the door open for students coming in during a fire drill. Trevor Owens was caught by Mrs. Saunders for doing a great job on the ILEARN practice.

Upcoming dates are May 1, Fort Wayne Tin Caps Game Day,

The Urbana Lions Club has received their new mower from Houlihan Lawnmower Sales & Service. Admiring the new mower (from left) is Lion President Luke Hunt and Lions Ronnie Anderson, Max Chamberlain, Greg Houlihan who delivered the mower and John Eltzroth.

Lion Michael Snell was there as well but someone had to take the picture.

May 6-10, Teacher / Staff Appreciation week and May 10, 4th Grade Visual Thinking Trip to Charley Creek Gardens from 10 a.m.1p.m.

B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: Attending were Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Phil and Jan Weck, Eileen Weck, Doris Mattern, Alma DeVore, Dianna Buckler, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen

NM groups plan various meals

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Dawes and Pat McNabney. We meet every Wednesday at Bob Evens Restaurant 7:30 a.m. We discuss various item while enjoying breakfast.

Anyone is welcome to join us, we would love to have you.

PRAYER CONCERNS: John Eltzroth has finished his infusions. Wife Judy says John is a whole lot better and now to build his

DEMING LODGE C O M M U N I T Y B R E A K FA S T : Deming Masonic Lodge 88 and Ivy Chapter 69 OES will be hosting a C o m m u n i t y Breakfast the first Saturday of the month from 7-10 a.m.

A freewill donation is asked.

Menu includes: Sausage, Eggs, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Potatoes, Toast, Coffee, Milk, Juice and will be served at the Masonic Lodge Room located at 2nd and Front streets.

Enter through the Alley and parking in the bank parking lot is available.

ROTARY PANCAKE DAY is set for May 7 at Scout Hall in Warvel Park. From 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your favorite pancakes, with sausage or eggs, and coffee, juice or milk. Come for breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Cost is just $7 for all the pancakes you can eat. Tickets are available at the door or from any Rotary member.

COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a com-

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Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 11. If you would like to participate, collect and bag healthy non-perishable items and place them near your mailbox prior to the time when your mail normally arrives.

Suggested items include meats, soup, fruit, juice, vegetables, and peanut butter. This event collects thousands of pounds of food which goes to the N. M. Food Pantry.

MEALS ON WHEELS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: The Meals on Wheels program is looking for volunteer drivers and office staff. If you would be interested in helping out a few hours each week, please contact the office at 260-982-6010.

JONAH CLUB FISH FRY at the Congregational Christian Church on May 17. Carry outs (drive through carry out lane) available from 4-6:30 p.m. Dine in from 4:30-7 p.m.

Proceeds benefit church projects. Fish Fry tickets can be purchased at the church office for $8 before May 17, $9.50 at the door. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD has settled into their new location at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop.

Thursday’s Child serving the youngest among us, has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose a book to keep.

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

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

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Remember the family and friends of Glen Summers who passed away April 21 and family and friends of Jack Eads who passed away April 22.

BIRTHDAYS/ANN IVERSARIES: I would like to start up a monthly list of birthdays and anniversaries coming up, and if you would like to have them recognized, call me 260774-3665 or email me p i n k y n ov a 7 1 @ h o t mail.com and I will see that they get the recognition they deserve.

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Menu includes Baked Steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, roll, dessert and drink.

Ticket cost for adults is $8 and children (712) is $5, children under 6 are free.

Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot.

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Lagro Century Club has President’s Lunch poles provided to borrow or bring your own; 12 p.m., bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the new Wildlife Management Pond Shelter or any available nearby picnic tables; 1 p.m., you can hike the Wildlife Management Trail, bring your water bottles and sunscreen, bags for gathering trash will be provided for trail clean-up, a scavenger hunt activity will be also an option; 2:30 p.m., kids ages 3—7 can enjoy games at the Nature Play Area beside the Butterfly Garden at Salamonie Nature Center. Advance registration requested.

You can register and obtain more detailed information about this program by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127.

Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “Flower Power” on Wednesday, May 29.

Preschool –aged children (ages 2—5) and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool. The class will be offered from 10—11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30—2 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center in Lost Bridge West SRA.

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Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature related theme.

The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be done by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretibe Services at 260-468-2127.

S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

LaFontaine Lions will hold a Lions Hand Breaded Tenderloins on Saturday, May18, from 4-7 p.m. or until gone, with the Peru Lions doing the frying as the Richvalley Lions are no longer going to be able to fry the tenderloins for us as they have in the past.

These will be the same kind of tenderloins we have served in the past as we use the same recipe as Richvalley Lions. So, the new name is Lions Hand Breaded Tenderloins. Look forward to seeing everyone there on May 18 from 4-7 p.m.

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To reserve your lunch call 260-982-9940.

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

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Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk

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Donna Hollopeter of Historic Forks of the Wabash will talk about all the Forks of the Wabash have to offer, including a Master’s Garden. The program is on Monday, May 6. A main dish of Sloppy Joes will be provided.

Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided dish will be accepted. To register or for more information please call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127.

Saturdays at Salamonie Lake is a monthly educational series of programs that are designed for families and adults must accompany children. On Saturday, May 18 the program “Kids to Parks Day!” will take place at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Please be sure to check in at the Salamonie Nature Center before beginning activities.

Planned activities are: 11 a.m., free fishing for kids at Wildlife Management Pond, there will be fishing

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The Lagro Century Club met this month at the Wabash Women’s Club House for the President’s Luncheon, which was held for Cindy McGuire the new president for 2019.

Fourteen members attended and one guest, Becky Bowman, who decided to join the club.

Roll call was “What Do You See Out Your Kitchen Window.”

The program was

by Lois VanMeter speaking about the Quilt of Honor. Quilts are made for any veteran from Wabash County by the Sew Peaceful Quilt Club.

Lois brought one of the quilts for display and talked about the ladies that made the quilts. Anyone wanting more information may contact Lois Vanmeter or anyone from the club. You can call 765-981-2665 with any questions.

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Seniors of age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon

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3 local men take Honor Flight: Three Wabash County residents were among those on Northeast Indiana Honor Flight #31 on April 24. Dick Merrick, Jim Paul & Dick Tschantz flew to Washington, D.C.; They arrived back to Fort Wayne International Airport at 9 p.m. They were greeted by their spouses and over 1,000 people. Photo provided

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MULTI-FAMILY SALE: 6364 W. 550 N., Wabash.

Kitchen items, home decor, baby stuff, furniture, kids and adult clothing. Friday, 8am-4pm and Saturday, 8am-1pm.

GARAGE SALE: MAY 2-4, Multi-family, 1 mile west of 15 and 114 on State Road 114. Thursday 3pm-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12pm. Men’s, boys 10-12, girls 8-16, some 0-3 months, a lot of junior and women’s, nice name brand clothing. Shoes, glass/oak doors, antique kitchen table, sofa table, glass storm doors, lots of miscellaneous.

SOMERSET DAYS MOVING Sale: 105 Bundy Court, Somerset. Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am12pm. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer & dryer, dining room hutch, beds, chest of drawers, men’s & women’s clothing from medium to 2/3x, boys clothes, Christmas decor, home decor, kitchenware and much more.

Wabash City 4 FAMILY YARD Sale.

Men, women, teen, kids, baby. Boyd Bears, household, toys. 16 Chrysler Avenue.

Thursday & Friday, 8am-??, Saturday 8am-12pm.

GARAGE SALE: MAY 3-4.

Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday 8am-Noon, 267 Sherman Street, Wabash. Name brand clothing all sizes, household items, some furniture, kitchenware, home decor, collectibles. Rain Date May 10-11.

SALE: FRIDAY, 5/3 8am5pm. Saturday, 5/4 8am2pm. #1 Elmwood Drive.

Kitchenware: dishes, pans, small appliances.

Collectibles: Fenton, Depression, etc.

7TH ANNUAL SPRING RUMMAGE SALE: WABASH 4-H FAIRGROUNDS AT THE BOB ELROD BUILDING. May 2, 3, 4 - Thursday 4pm-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-2pm. Miscellaneous tools, power tools, hand tools, Lincoln wire welder, yard tools, fiberglass and aluminum step & extension ladders, 5 gallon buckets, gas grills, drink coolers, outdoor patio sets, octagon picnic table, log swing, camping misc, terrariums, flatscreen TV’s, DVD players, housewares including: decorative, small appliances, various cookware.

Restaurant stainless steel pans and smallwares, sweepers, carpet cleaner, DVD’s, cookbooks, sewing & crafting misc., Taco Bell displays and collectibles, vintage high chair. ALSO CRAFT & BAKE SALE BENEFIT FOR MADA BURNS TO HELP WITH THE FUNERAL AND MEDICAL EXPENSES OF DOUG BURNS.

LAFONTAINE ARMS APARTMENTS 401 Rennaker, LaFontaine, IN 46940

Rental Assistance Available Accepting Applications Appliances Furnished A/C, Trash Removal, Satellite, and Handicap Accessible Unit Available

Call: (765) 981-2129 Hearing Impaired Call TDD 1.800.743.3333 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer”

HUGE GARAGE SALE: 25 Cloverleaf Drive, May 34. Rain date 10-11.

Primitive decor, lots of household and bedding.

Saddles, horse blankets, pads, new and used bridles, halters, martingales.

Two new saddle carrying bags, cots, lead ropes, bridle reins and other items.

Lots of tools, two 2-3/4 socket sets, one standard metric. Newer 10 Ton Porta Power, drills, saws, sanders, tool boxes, car ramps, step ladders. New socket sets, jump start box, chain saw. New weedeater, leaf blower, other garden items. Shop vacs, organizers, fans, lots of fishing rods and reels and fishing equipment.

Tuesday of the month, town hall or with any firefighter.

VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK will on Friday May 10 in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building at 9 a.m. This is open to any veteran who has served. Please come and see your fellow veterans. You will enjoy visiting with each other and enjoy a cup of coffee and something sweet to eat.

VETERANS ARE STILL SELLING MEMORIAL BIRICKS. If you have same one who has served in one of the branches of service?

Why not show your support for their service to keep each one of us free. The person does not have to of lived or lives in the LaFontaine area.

Here is the form to be filled out and sent to Jerry Wilson 6780 E St. Rd. 218 LaFontaine IN 46940.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Melissa Perlich, Brayden Smith, Anne Ridgeway, May 9; Stacy Curless, Mark Cox May 10; Keshia

Curless May 11; Riley Baldwin, Marlin Pattee, Tyler Miller, May 12; Tammy Ellet, Charles Kelley, May 13; Connie Cook, May 15, Luke Kirk, Janice Zeller, Victoria Sherman, Miranda Nose, May 16 H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Don and Donna Dillon, May 12; Curt and Kathy Hullinger, May 13.

WORDS OF WISDOM “We have no choice but to jump in, make decisions, interact with others, and build lives together as families and citizens while navigating around the land mines that seem to be everywhere.”

John Stonestreet SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940.

These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items. Thank you for practicing the Knight Way by being Re s p o n s i b l e, Respectful, and Safe!

North Manchester Veterans’ Memorial Bricks

2014 E PHILABAUM RD, NM The Graphic Brand Sale, LuLaRoe, Vera Bradley Household misc and more, Brand name clothing: Ladies & Men’s LXXL, Boy/Girl baby/toddler, toys Seasonal & Primitive Decor, Rabbit cage, Water Jug Cooler, Friday, May 3 9-5 Kiester’s 7275 W STATE ROAD 114, Silver Lake, 7-Miles West of Manchester. Lots of boys clothes 5 to 18, Womens Plus XL-3X, Nice Bedroom Suite, large jewelry Armoire, Jewelry, Lots of bedding, electric blanket, set of dishes, Breadmaker, lamps, home interior pictures, china dolls, lots of toys including several paw patrol items, Paw Patrol Launch n Roll Lookout tower track set, Lots more, 2 sales in the area Thursday 3pm-8pm, Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

The Veterans’ Organization is selling 8” x 8” bricks to be placed at the memorial. Anyone may purchase a brick to honor a love one or veteran you would like to honor.

The cost of the engraved brick is $75 Name:_________________________________

Suggested format: John Doe

Branch of Service:________________________

US Army

Area served & years:

Vietnam ‘65-67’

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Checks should be made payable to Hoosiers Helping Heroes. On the memo line write LaFontaine Veterans’ Memorial. Mail check and form to Jerry Wilson at 6780 E St. rd. 218 LaFontaine IN 46940 Your support is needed and will be greatly appreciated.

MU announces budget adjustments NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University President Dave McFadden announced Monday modest budget adjustments designed to help keep students’ education affordable and allow the University to strengthen already strong programs and fully prepare its graduates for the contem-

porary workplace.

Some of the decisions were the result of task forces comprised of faculty, staff and students that met over a 20-month period, and others have been made as a result of market challenges over the past few years.

University officials project that Manchester will save $4.1 over the next three academic years, which will meet budget goals and free up money to launch projects listed below.

The president met with faculty and staff at 3 p.m. Monday and has scheduled extra sessions of his “Discussions with Dave” sessions for students, faculty and staff who wish to talk about this with him more fully.

These are not open to the public.

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May 1, 2019 HOOVER GARAGE SALE May 3rd (8:00-5:00) & 4th (8:00-1:00) 106 E 3rd Street, North Manchester, Antiques, Art and Awesome Misc. (art supplies, small furniture, books, unique decor items, housewares, etc.)

MOVING-YARD SALE, 1010 Wayne Street, Fri. May 3, 9-5, Sat. May 4, 912, Furniture, etc. Too much to list

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www.thepaperofwabash.com BBQ Skirt Steak Tacos

by Sara Haas

I don’t cook steak that much, but I love a good, well-seasoned and grilled skirt steak. This one starts with a delicious rub made with plenty of spice and a hint of sweetness. It only seemed right to pair it with a fresh cabbage and carrot slaw, don’t you think?

Servings: 4 8 flour tortillas, warmed For the rub: 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 pound skirt steak, trimmed For the slaw: 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice 2 medium carrots, shredded 2 cups shredded green cabbage 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt In a small bowl combine the cumin, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, paprika, and cloves for the rub. Rub steak all over with the spice mixture and let sit for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour in the fridge.

Combine the yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and orange juice in a medium mixing bowl. Add the shredded carrot, cabbage, and green onion and toss to coat to complete the slaw.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the steak, preheat the grill to high heat or set a grill pan over medium-high heat. If using a grill, clean the grill grates and brush them with oil. If using a grill pan, coat pan lightly with oil. Once hot, add the steak and cook the steak for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness. Let steak rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve in warmed tortillas topped with slaw.

Cumin Chickpea Tacos

by Sara Haas Beans are the best! They’re inexpensive, satisfying, and delicious! And I love these tacos because chickpeas just happen to be my favorite bean and cumin just happens to be my favorite spice. You’ll never miss the meat in these tacos because of all of the flavor!

Servings: 8 16 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed For the salsa: 1 pound tomatillos, skins removed and washed 1 small white onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, skins removed 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 lime, juiced 1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro For the chickpeas: 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice For the cabbage slaw: 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt Zest and juice of 1 lime 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced Position oven rack about 6 inches from the heating element and preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet or broiler pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

HOMETOWN TABLE Quarter the tomatillos and add them to a bowl along with the onion, garlic, and olive oil.

Toss to coat. Spread mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet. Broil 4 minutes, stir, then broil 2 more minutes.

Stir again and broil an additional 2 minutes, or until tomatillos and onion are blistered and browned.

Remove and cool slightly before transferring to a blender or the bowl of a food processor. Add the lime juice and cilantro and puree until smooth to complete the salsa. Season with salt to taste, if desired. Set a large, non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add the oil. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cumin and cook 1 more minute.

Remove from heat and stir in the salt and lime juice.

Combine the yogurt, lime juice, zest, and salt in the bottom of a mixing bowl.

Add the cabbage and jalapeño and toss to combine to finish the slaw.

Serve chickpeas in warmed tortillas, and then top with salsa and cabbage slaw.

S’mores Tacos

by Sara Haas

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TACO TUESDAY! With Cinco de Mayo rounding the corner this week I thought it a fine time to rev up our appetites for tacos!

Dating back to the 18th century, tacos are thought (according to a Smithsonian source) to be an invention of Mexican silver miners.

The theory, which is based upon the word “taco,” which is Spanish for “plug” are thought to be named after the small, hand-rolled gunpowder charges that miners used to break up the rock face to excavate ore.

The word "taco" also pops up in other dialects and can mean anything from a wedge, wad, billiard cue, blowpipe, ramrod, a short, stocky person or a short, thick piece of wood. However, when it comes to its use in food, the first written reference to a taco came in the 19th century Laura where it was referred to as “tacos de minero” or “miner’s tacos.” Hence lending credence to the miner being most likely the bearer of its original design.

Working its way from the miner’s hands to our mouths centuries later, a taco’s simple construction has remained pretty much unchanged.

However, its ability to be flexible and flavorful in its formulation enable it to be a uniquely versatile dish that is not only terrific on Cinco de Mayo or

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Tuesdays, but also just as delightful for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!

Looking for a fresh recipe resource for this column, I found the newlyreleased cookbook, “Taco! Taco! Taco!”

by Sara Haas, RDN (Hatherleigh Press, May 2018).

Using her knowledge and experience as a former culinary and nutrition instructor and spokesperson for the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Haas has packed lots of knowledge, experience into the one hundred savory and sweet taco selections included in this book.

Offering recipes that are as easy to prepare as they are to enjoy, she also features options for everyone’s most styles, including omnivores, vegetarians, vegans and even those with a large Kurella sweet tooth!

Guaranteed to be a hit on Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday or whenever a taco feels right, the fun and flavorful recipes in this cookbook is sure to have everyone at your table singing, “Taco! Taco! Taco!” all night!

To find out more about Sara Haas and her new cookbook, visit her website at sarahaasrdn.com.

Here now are three selections from her new book - ENJOY!

Have s’mores night every night! All you need is to turn them into tacos! This recipe uses homemade graham cracker pancakes that get topped with chocolate and marshmallows and then get a quick broil in the oven. Te result: gooey, gooey goodness!

SERVINGS: 12 For the graham cracker pancakes: 1/2 cup white whole wheat flour 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar For the tacos: 1 cup mini chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows Kosher salt To make the graham cracker pancakes: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, oil, vanilla, and brown sugar. Add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir gently until combined. To cook the graham cracker pancakes: Heat non-stick pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Once hot, spray with non-stick cooking spray and drop pancakes onto hot pan using a measuring cup. Spread out into a 4-inch circle. Cook on the first side until batter begins to bubble, then flip and cook the other side an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. To make the tacos: Place pancakes on a baking sheet and top each with a few mini chocolate chips, a few mini marshmallows, and a dash of salt. Broil for 1 minute, or until marshmallows are toasted. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt, if desired, then fold up and serve.

RECIPE NOTE: Any type of milk would work fine here, even milk alternatives such as soy or almond milk.

Make Every Day Taco Tuesday – even Cinco de Mayo - with terrific taco recipes from the new cookbook, “Taco! Taco! Taco!” by Sara Haas. Photo provided