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2 charged in man’s death By The Paper staff An Indiana State Police investigation into the alleged murder of Alexis Serrano, 21, Indianapolis, has led to the arrests of Jose Guadelupe Maya-Sandoval, 36, Fort Wayne, and Gerardo Ruiz-Aviles, 33, Indianapolis. Both men were served with a Wabash Circuit Court arrest warrant alleging a single count of murder. On June 28, 2018, Indiana State Police detectives started a criminal investigation after the body of a deceased male, later identified as Serrano, was located in a wooded area of the Mississinewa State Forest. Serrano’s body was found near Wabash County Road 1100 South and Wabash County Road 450 West by people walking to an area to go fishing. Further investigation revealed that Serrano had been reported missing to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department on June 6, 2018. An autopsy conducted on July 1, 2018, revealed that Serrano’s death was a homicide. During the course of the investigation, detectives devel-
Jeremy Neumann (left) and Brett Robinson rehearse a scene from the upcoming Wabash Area Community Theater’s performance of “The Odd Couple.” Photo by Joseph Slacian
Community Theater to present ‘Odd Couple’ this weekend By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com It’s easy for an actor to pull off a role when he or she is typecast. For an actor placed in a role that is totally different than he or she is in real life, the job of convincing the audience is slightly harder. That’s the task facing Brett Robinson and Jeremy Neumann, who will portray Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, respectively, in the Wabash Area Community Theater’s spring production of Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple.” The premise is that Unger, a straight laced, neat freak, who is kicked out of his house by his wife after she files divorce. He eventually ends up on the
doorstep of his friend, and lifelong slob, Madison, who takes him in. Felix is “very straight laced, very whiney, always cleaning all the time,” Robinson said of his character. “He gets hurt easily. He cries on command. That’s probably 100 percent the opposite of men. But that’s what makes it really fun.” As for Neumann, up until rehearsals began for the March 22-25 production, his life also was 100 percent opposite of the beer-swilling slob Madison, though he admits “my apartment is a little messy right now.” “I am totally opposite of Oscar,” he said. “I try to not be a slob. I don’t drink at all. Overall, I’m not bitter, I would say, of life in general.
“Oscar is kind of bitter about everything. He’s got an outlook on life like, ‘I just don’t care.’” Each actor is preparing to portray their character in different ways. “I grew up on television, being an only child, I watched a lot of TV,” Robinson said. “It’s a mix if several different characters that I was familiar with when I was a kid. I know I want him to be a little bit whiney. I change my voice a bit, make my voice a little bit higher. You have to change your posture” In the end, he said, he tried to emulate a former high school classmate. “He was a feminine guy,” Robinson said. “He wasn’t very whiney, but he was kind of a feminine guy. He was very par (continued on page 4)
oped enough probable cause to be granted arrest warrants for Maya-Sandoval and RuizAviles. Both men face a charge of murder. Maya-Sandoval was arrested Friday morning during a traffic stop near his Fort Wayne home. He is incarcerated in the Allen County Jail awaiting transport to Wabash County. This morning, Indiana State Police detectives read RuizAviles his warrant, at the New Castle Correctional Facility, where he is currently incarcerated on unrelated charges. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Indiana State Police detectives by calling the Indiana State Police Peru Post at 1-800382-0689 or 765-473-6666. Detectives working from the Indiana State Police Peru Post were assisted with the investigation by troopers and detectives from the Indiana State Police Fort Wayne Post, the Indiana State Police North Zone SWAT, the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, and the FBI.
4-H Fair Board plans fundraiser By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com For the last several months, the Wabash County Fair Board, along with a local contractor, has been busy remodeling the former Girls’ Building at the Wabash County 4-H Fairgrounds. The public can get a view of the work, as well as helping the Fair Board raise funds for the
project, on Saturday, March 23, during a benefit meal and open house at the building, which will be renamed the Bruce Ingraham Building. From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans and chips will be available for a free-will donation. Money raised will go toward a matching grant provided by (continued on page 6)
Wabash County 4-H Fair Board member Dean White paints a bathroom wall. Photo by Joseph Slacian
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County re-establishes development fund By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Commissioners voted at their Monday, March 11 meeting to re-establish the Cumulative Capital Development Fund. The Cumulative Capital Development Fund is a tax that was first instituted in 2002. By its design, its rate has decayed over time, Commissioner President Barry Eppley explained. “Every so often, we need to reinstate that rate,” Eppley said.
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“Be it resolved by the C o u n t y Commissioners of Wabash County that the need now exists for the re-establishment of the Cumulative Capital Development Fund for all purposes set forth in the IC code to establish it.” The fund will be used for building projects, Eppley explained, whether it be new projects or older buildings. It also allows for the county to plan for the possibility of a new jail, Eppley added.
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: Harpist Sara Wall performs a number Sunday afternoon at the St. Patrick’s Day celebration at St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro. Wall performed several numbers, including some Irish numbers during her performance. Activities began at 1 p.m. with a mass celebrated by Father Levi Nkwocha, pastor at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. A time for meditation, prayer and lighting vigil candles followed, with Wall’s performance beginning at 2:30 p.m. About 30 people attended the celebration. Photo by Joseph Slacian
The Wabash Park Board discussed quite a few things Wednesday night, March 13, but took no action on any matter. That’s because the board did not have a quorum for its monthly meeting, thus preventing it from taking any formal action. Board members Rod Kelsheimer, Dan Ford and Kerri Mattern were absent from the meeting. However, there are several pressing items and the board will likely meet in special session in the coming days. Among the items discussed were renovations to the softball diamond at Wabash City Park, an update on the ongoing issue between the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the City of Wabash over park land used to build the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center, and several special events applications, including a request from the
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Founders Day Committee to sell and consume alcohol during the Founders Day Parade in September. Dave Judy and Steve Flynn, members of the Wabash Fastpitch Committee which is interested in upgrading the diamond, spoke. Judy told the board that work will begin as soon as the board gives its OK. He had hoped to begin work over the weekend, but couldn’t without the board approval. Among the plans for the diamond is the addition of a drainage system. Park Superintendent Adam Hall said one area under consideration for the new drainage system could not be used because it is a sewage drain. Other options were discussed. As for the decadelong debate on the park land, Hall told the board that he and Board Attorney Kristina Lynn are going to make one last appeal to the DNR about the matter. The senior center, DNR officials contended, violated a grant agreement the city received from the Land and Water Council in the 1970s to help make upgrades to the park. As part of the grant, the land had to be an open playground. The building of the senior center, officials believed, violated the agreement and the land the center is located on is considered “contaminated” because it isn’t being used as park land. Since then, the city has been trying to find a similar area – roughly five acres – to purchase and designate as park land, to make up for the land housing the senior center. However, Hall told the board in February, that he had been in discussion with a DNR official, who realized the whole situation may have been a misunderstanding. DNR officials thought the center was a for-profit agency, such as a nursing home. City officials are contending that the building is an asset to the park, providing a variety of services, including a food pantry, for the public.
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Stop sign planned near city boundary By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
Arijit Banerjee (from left), CEO of Consumer51, Keith Gillenwater, President/CEO of Grow Wabash County, Julie Garber (from right), Program Director for the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Amanda Lopez, President/ Founder of Transform Consulting Group, congratulate Beverly Ferry, of Living Will in Wabash County, for being the grand prize winner in the CO.STARTERS for Causes class. Photo provided
CO.STARTERS class graduates Grow Wabash County is proud to announce eight local non- profit organizations successfully completed the nineweek entrepreneurship course, CO.STARTERS for Causes, at Innovate @ INGUARD. CO.STARTERS for Causes is a social entrepreneurial training program for nonprofits that aims to help organizations become self-sustaining and thrive. People on a mission to make an impact in our community were encouraged to attend this program geared toward helping individuals put ideas into action, turning a passion for bettering the community into a tenable and prosperous endeavor. Graduates from this nine-week program included: Cheryl
Working, Daniel’s Place; Janet Shoe, FISH Food Pantry; Sherry Searles, Child Care & Early Learning Coalition; Susan Peebles, S o m e r s e t Redevelopment Group; Theresa Onderko, Education for Conflict Resolution; Cynthia Johnson, Learn More Center; Rachel Guyer, Little Friends Day Care & Preschool; and Beverly Ferry, Living Well in Wabash County. Participants hard work, dedication, and collaboration throughout the course has helped them further develope their support systems and generate ideas to lead each of the their causes closer to success. “We are thrilled that we could graduate our first ever cohort of
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C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County; Keith Gillenwater, President/CEO of Grow Wabash County; Amanda Lopez, President/ Founder of T r a n s f o r m Consulting Group; and Alan Tio, CEO at Kosciusko Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation. These individuals hold specific knowledge, skill sets, and work experience to provide real world experience and examples. On celebration night, graduates pitched their project by applying concepts
The Wabash City Council will consider a measure to place a three-way stop sign at an intersection on the western edge of the city, perhaps as soon as April. Mayor Scott Long told the council Monday, March 11, that earlier in the day the Wabash County Commissioners agreed to put a stop sign at the intersection of Pike Street, Yankee Road and Mill Creek Pike as it enters the city. Mill Creek Pike becomes Pike Street as it enters the city. Two sides of the stop will be within the city limits, while the third is outside the city limits in Wabash County. Because of that, it must be approved by commissioners. Commissioners ordered County Attorney Steve Downs to amend the
county’s stop sign ordinance earlier in the day. Mayor Scott Long said he has received numerous calls about the problem. “I’ve had numerous complaints over the years about the speed of vehicles coming into town on Pike Street, by the residents out there,” he said. “Then I received a complaint from a county resident who has had multiple vehicles travel through their yard and tear it
up. Some years back we had one car actually run into the house.” Before the council can consider an ordinance erecting the sign, it must first go before the Traffic Commission. Once the commission passes the measure, it will then go before the council. That would likely happen sometime in April, Long said, noting there are certain procedural orders the (continued on page 4)
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CO.STARTERS graduate discussed throughout the program. The grand prize winner was Beverly Ferry of Living Well in Wabash County for expansion of services for Wabash County Transit. Living Well in Wabash County has provided transportation for 45 years and has experienced increasing transportation needs. The plan is to add bus stop services blended with door to door service within a fourth mile of the route as requested. The additional route will allow Wabash County Transit to serve more people of all ages and abilities.
This project received $12,000 worth of digital marketing services from Consumer51 LLC, a privately held consumer-experience company that provides marketing and technology solutions for today’s connected world. With clients ranging from local non-profits to government agencies and mom-and-pop stores to large manufacturing companies, Consumer51 is deeply involved in helping the community thrive in today’s connected world. Since taking over operations from Visionary Web in 2017, Consumer51 has
partnered with Grow Wabash County in helping support the mission and is itself an example of why companies should consider setting up operations in Wabash. Arijit Banerjee, CEO of Consumer51, stated, “We build websites and apps, create marketing campaigns, and help our clients grow their businesses every day. But, what we’re really doing is bringing people’s dreams to life. That’s what makes our jobs so fulfilling. When we were thinking about ways to give back to the community and help Wabash grow, one of the ideas
...continued from Page 3 that everyone liked was getting involved in the process, actually rolling up our sleeves and doing the work we do best. We decided we’d offer the winner our experience, our expertise, and our team, to help give wings to their vision. So, here we are, ready, able, willing, and excited to help a fellow Wabash organization reach the next level.” Other sponsors who made this program possible included: Cathy’s Natural Market, Community Foundation of Wabash County, Grow Wabash County, Indiana Economic
D e v e l o p m e n t C o r p o r at i o n , INGUARD, Kosciusko E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation, and T r a n s f o r m Consulting. The graduates and facilitators are extremely thankful for the support of every sponsor throughout this entire process. Nonprofits interested in signing up for the next CO.STARTERS for Causes program should contact Grow Wabash County at info@g rowwabashcounty.com or call 260.563.5258.
Stop sign planned ...continued from Page 3 plan must first go through. “This will be a joint effort between the city and the county” Long said. In another matter, the council approved two statements of
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Play to open ...continued from front page ticular. There’s a lot of that guy in it.” Neumann calls himself a “sort of method actor.” “I am just trying to think of how I would react in a scene as myself, then I push myself into, ‘OK, this character is a slob. What slobby things does he do?’ “I just try to bring it to life as I go. When I become a character, that’s kind of how it flows into my real life. That’s good sometimes, but other times …” “The Odd Couple” began as a Broadway production in 1965, starring Art Carney as Felix Unger and Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison. In 1968 it became a motion picture starring Jack Lemmon as Unger and Matthau reprising his role as Madison. It became a television show from 1970-75, starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman as Unger and Madison, respectively. Neither Robinson nor Neumann have seen the movie, and both have some slight recollection of the television series. “I haven’t seen the movie; I know a lot about it,” Robinson said. “I think Jack Lemmon played Felix.
I could see Jack Lemmon playing Felix. I imagine it was good. After this is over, I’m going to go watch it. I don’t want to taint anything; I want it to be original.” Neumann also is trying to avoid watching the movie or television series until after the local production is over. “I want to make my character my own, so I haven’t watched the entire thing,” he said. Director Bruce Rovelstad remembers both the movie and the TV series. “I saw the movie and I also come from the generation that remembers the TV show,” he said. “I enjoyed both things.” This is the second straight year that WACT has performed a Neil Simon production during the spring play. Last year it performed “Rumors.” In addition to Robinson and Neumann, other cast members are Sam Hipskind, Bob Yaggi, Ware Wimberly III, Eric Seaman, Samantha Kramer and Angelina Funk. Showtime at Southwood High School is 7 p.m. March 22-23 and 2 p.m. March 24. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
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Daniel’s Place fundraiser planned March 23 Daniel’s Place, a respite care facility for those with physical and intellectual disabilities, will have an open house and fundraiser on Saturday, March
Students from the Wabash Middle School choir perform “Route 66” during the FAME Festival on Saturday, March 16 in Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall. Photo by Josh Sigler
FAME Festival draws hundreds By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The 2019 Foundation for Art and Music in Education (FAME) Festival was a resounding success, attracting hundreds to the Honeywell Center on Saturday, March 16, for musical performances and arts and crafts of all kinds. “FAME is a great day for students to come and enjoy the arts,” festival director Judy Ward said. “We have a lot of student art exhibits. There are workshops for them to do and crafts for them to make. For the musicians, we have performances from schools and community groups, private music studios and then we have some musical guests. Today we have some drumming that the
students will enjoy.” The festival chose Sub-Saharan African as its theme this year. Ward explained that the Wabash FAME Festival partners with the Fort Wayne FAME Festival, and Fort Wayne decides what the cultural focus is going to be each year. She said the arts are such an important part of a student’s life. “It broadens their horizons and makes them human,” Ward said. “It puts them in touch with their feelings and other people and other countries, learning about them through their music and their art. So, I think that’s very important.” An innumerable amount of artwork donned the hallways of the Honeywell Saturday. “The student art exhibits are just fan-
tastic,” Ward said. “We’ll see some of the theme posters that students have designed. The art workshops – one of the artists will be making African style drums. Another will be making totems that looks like African cloth. And, the third artist is having the students weave friendship bracelets. Ward has been involved in the Wabash FAME Festival for 13 years. “We always try to attract new schools and new groups of people,” Ward said. “Dance is included as well. We just hope we can keep it going. We average about 2,000 people during the day. It’s a busy day.” Each guest artist conducted five sessions on the day. Then there were make-ittake-it crafts down in the skating rink area. There are about eight
different activities at the make-it-take-it stations. There were two drumming circles for children to participate in. Brian Kruschwitz showed students African instruments throughout the day, giving people a chance to play those, as well. Organizers plan all year for this one day. “It’s a chance for me to use my creativity,” Ward said. “As we plan the different things, I try to oversee most of it. The art teachers help facilitate and get all the art projects ready. We need all that help. I appreciate everybody who helps, community volunteers who come and help us do today. And, it takes a lot of people. We have about 100 volunteers to be at stations doing things.
Extension Homemakers plan cancer walk By The Paper staff
Officials from the Wabash County E x t e n s i o n Homemakers invite the community to walk at Paradise Spring on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon for “A Walk for Cancer Research” in memory of Joyce Brewer, a past state president of the
Indiana Extension H o m e m a k e r s Association. She and many others will be remembered for the courageous battle against cancer, but remain hopeful for a cure.
The funds collected will go to Purdue Center for Cancer Research. Donation forms are available that day or ahead of time at the Purdue Extension Office, One West Hill
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23. For $6, guests will receive a Richvalley tenderloin, chips, and water. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward the start-up operational expenses
The event will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 23 at Daniel’s Place / Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester.
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Fundraiser planned Beacon Credit Union, where Ingraham formerly served as president. He also was the longtime Fair Board treasurer. “This is a project
that has been on the books for a few years, and we were able to pull the trigger through donations,” Fair Board President Scott Summers said. “We still have a little
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ways to go.” The meal, Summers said, “is to let the people come in and check out the renovations and show everybody what is going on. There’s big improvements we’re trying to make for the 4-Hers.” He thinks people will be surprised by the work that is being done. During the project, the building received a new ceiling and a kitchenette is being installed in the northwest corner of the building. A wall with passthrough windows on the west side of the building is being removed, opening up that area. A storage
area is being built in the southeast portion of the building. In addition, the restrooms are being redone. The sidewalls are being built out slightly and filled in with insulation before being drywalled. Air conditioning and new furnaces are being installed, and the floor is being leveled and redone. Jason Randall and Randall Construction is overseeing the work, much of which is being done by Fair Board members to help save on cost. There is still some work needed before the project is complete.
“We still have the kitchen to get installed,” Summers said. “We’re still painting on the bathrooms right now. We should have those back up and functional by the time of the meal.” The furnace has been installed, and the air conditioning system will be installed sometime after the meal. Work on the project began just after the first of the year. “There’s been a lot of sweat equity involved from board members,” Summers said. “This is a project that is going to benefit the 4-Hers and honor Bruce.”
M a n c h e s t e r University President Dave McFadden joined 15 other leaders from Indiana colleges and universities in signing a letter that seeks stronger language in Indiana hate crimes legislation. Meanwhile, Lee Lewellen, President and CEO of the Indiana Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Association, penned a similar letter to members of the legislature. A current bill was stripped of language that would enhance penalties against those who harm others based on their disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. In their letter, the college and university leaders wrote, “Passing SB 12 as it stands today — without explicitly listing specific classes — will bring more harm to our state and further perpetuate the negative perception of Indiana. It will push out more of our students and detract more talent from coming in.” The leaders of Butler University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Franklin College, Goshen College, Hanover College, Indiana Tech, M a n c h e s t e r University, Marian University, Martin University, RoseHulman, Saint Mary’s College, Trine University, University of Indianapolis,
University of Notre Dame and Wabash College also signed this most recent letter. “For too long, Indiana has suffered the negative perception as one of the five states in the nation without a hate crimes law,” the letter said. “The world doubts that we care about our family, friends, and neighbors or that we are unwelcoming of others. And there are many in our community – including many of the students, faculty and staff we represent – who feel that Indiana is a place they don’t belong.” In August 2018, McFadden co-signed a letter along with the presidents of 23 other Indiana private colleges and universities calling on the Indiana General Assembly to enact a hate law. In his letter, Lewellen noted the Indiana has the second lowest property tax burden in the U.S., is among the top five states for business, leads the nation in manufacturing jobs and has the 10th best tax climate in the U.S. “These rankings position Indiana to compete favorably for new investment by attracting new companies to the state and encouraging those already here to expand,” he wrote. “It is Indiana’s placement on another list that is jeopardizing much of the progress we have made in the last few years: our continued placement on the list as one of the last five states to fail to implement a meaningful hate crimes bill.” Business investment, Lewellen wrote, depends on the state’s ability to attract and retain a talented and trained workforce. Workers, he continued, are a mobile asset that will locate where they feel welcome. “Indiana’s lack of meangful hate crimes legislation keeps the state on a list that is a contradiction to our treasured sense of ‘Hoosier Hospitality’ and that burdens businesses and economic developers with an inability to attract what has become the most critical business of the 21st Century – a skilled workforce.”
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Whitney Millspaugh shows off the award received by Visit Wabash County. Photo provided
Visit Wabash County website earns honor PLAINFIELD – Visit Wabash County received the Best Tourism Website for the State of Indiana during the recent Indiana Tourism Conference. The Awards honored tourism organizations who were creative, innovative, and maximized the dollars invested in 2018. Whitney Millspaugh, Marketing Manager for Visit Wabash County, spent more than a year planning and strategically developing the new website with the support from Deluxe Corporation, a company most notably known for checks, now offering marketing services for small businesses. “Since I began working at Visit Wabash County almost 3 years ago, I knew that in order to be competitive and run successful digital campaigns, we would need a brand-new website with an updated look to enhance user experience and increase the effectiveness of each page,” Millspaugh said. “Identifying the goals of launching a new website was the first step before we began the layout. I am ecstatic to report that, a year later, website analytics have significantly improved. “We are happy to share this award with all of Wabash County, especially the Wabash County Commissioners and Mayor Long, who continually support our efforts.” Since launching the new tourism website, traffic from social media campaigns has tripled, and overall traffic has increased by 72.7 percent (according to Google Analytics). The website now features online booking for Trolley No.85 Experience Tours, a blog to keep content fresh, Voted Must Do experiences, annual festivals, engaging business listings, and much more. “Receiving this award pays tribute to the importance of having a dedicated marketing professional on the Visit Wabash County Team,” said Christine Flohr, executive director for Visit Wabash County. “Whitney undertook the major overhaul of the website and diligently worked to ensure that it was an effective sales tool for all of Wabash County. Having the project recognized by industry peers is a huge compliment regarding her talent and an awesome win for our entire county.” The three judges for the awards, all tourism and hospitality experts from across the Midwest, commended “the website’s fantastic mapping add-on, how easy the site is to navigate, the great design, and the amount of information available in an attractive layout.”
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VIEWPOINT Pursue alternatives to jail Dear Editor: I am very disappointed to see that construction of a new jail is once again being considered. Instead of devoting time and money to a new jail, Wabash County leaders need to be discerning what needs to be done to reduce the jail population. Who is in jail and why are they there? First of all, usually at least 75 percent of those in the jail are there because they can’t afford to pay bail. The easiest solution to jail overcrowding would be to eliminate bail and simply release people on their recognizance. This is a small community; these persons will not disappear
before their court dates. Why do people get put in jail to begin with? For 20 years, I participated in a group that holds weekly Bible studies
with the women in the jail. Who did I meet there? Mostly women jailed for drug use. Are they in jail because someone thinks that will deter them from further
drug use? If so, it should be obvious that it’s not working, as the jail population continues to grow. Are they in jail to protect those of us on the outside? Anyone read-
ing the weekly report of who goes to jail will see that very few have committed crimes that pose any threat to the rest of us. Are persons there because of mandatory sentencing? No; in fact, Prosecutor William Hartley has a lot of discretion in which charges he levies, and our judges have discretion in imposing sentences. Building a new jail in our county would be a big mistake. As reported in recent newspapers, Wabash County has many successes to celebrate. May our county also be a leader in Indiana by pursuing alternatives to incarceration. — Rachel Gross, North Manchester
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Dear Editor: In response to a recent letter, “It’s Time to Stop the Fear Mongering” I would like to address some facts. No one is questioning the work ethic of illegals. The hypocrisy in this case, is the denial of the law being broken by going around the “formality” of coming here legally. By crossing United States borders illegally, they have broken a law, which makes them criminals. It is naivete to think that some of these people are not, rapist, murderers, drug dealers, human traffickers,
etc. We don’t know, and that’s a problem. No one is against immigration, but to minimize the lawless acts of people is wrong. If building the wall is immoral, or of no consequence, why do the elite live behind walls with armed security? You can make excuses but, it just sounds hollow. Check the facts on the use of National E m e r g e n c y. According to the Brennan Center, there have been 58 national emergencies called by presidents since 1979. Thirty-one of those national emergencies are still in effect.
They didn’t incite fear, just like the border crisis, they say, we have a serious problem, we need to take action. Instead of whining about President Trump, congress should work to fix the issue. In the mean time something has to be done. Making excuses for criminals is problematic. Throwing “racism” into the mix will not solve anything. No one is against legal immigration, however, without strong borders, we have no country. - Dave Shea, Roann
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Donaldson heading to MU By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
Northfield’s Jasper Donaldson made his decision to continue his education and football career a few miles north from home at Manchester University. The Norse senior said he is excited to attend Manchester. “I like that it’s close to home, and football was a big part [of it],” Donaldson said. “Hopefully I’ll be able to play. We’ve talked about playing tight end, maybe linebacker.” Northfield football coach Brandon Baker had high praise for Donaldson. “He is, hands down, the hardest worker I have ever had,” Baker said. “When he was in junior high, he came
into the weight room and could not do a single push-up, and that’s not an exaggeration. That tells you how far he’s come from pushing himself. “He never missed workouts, was the first one to jump in line in practice, and is a great leader and a great kid,” Baker added. “I’m very proud of him.” Baker also graduated from Northfield and Manchester University. Donaldson was first-team all-conference in football in 2018 and honorable mention in 2017. He was also a sectional champion his senior year for the wrestling team at 195 pounds. “I’m hoping to have a close-knit group at Manchester like we have here,” Donaldson said.
Northfield’s Jasper Donaldson (front, right) will be attending Manchester University in the fall and will be a member of the Spartan football team. Pictured with him are ( front row, from left) his mother Jennifer Cox; Northfield football coach Brandon Baker (back row, from left) and Northfield Athletic Director Clint Davis. Photo by Eric Christiansen
Vogel places second at Regional Hoop Shoot
Kaden Vogel receives his trophy from Jeff Franklin, Indiana Elks Hoop Shoot chair.
ANGOLA — Wabash Middle School student Kaden Vogel finished second in the1213 year old boys division of the Elks Great Lakes Region Hoop Shoot on Saturday. Kaden shot 10 of 10 free throws in the first round of competition, then hit 13 of 15 in the second round. Cameron Elwer, of Delphos, Ohio, hit nine of 10 in the first round and 14 of 15 in the second round to force a shoot off. In the shoot-out, both Kaden and Cameron hit five of five free throws in the first round, forcing a second round. In the sec-
ond round, Kaden hit three of five while Cameron hit five of five to win the championship and advance to the National Finals in Chicago on April 27. Christian Besonen of Ewen, Mich., hit 22 of 25 free throws to finish third. Kaden advanced to the regional finals by winning the local, District and State Hoop Shoot contests in December, January and February. He hit 25 of 25 free throws at the local contest, 20 of 25 at the District contest in Columbia City and 24 of 25 at the State finals in Knightstown. The “Elks Hoop Shoot” began as a local program by Corvallis, Oregon Elks in 1946, is in its 47th year of national competition. Each winner of this state Hoop Shoot will be one of over three million American youngsters who participated in local, District, State and Regional contests. Thirty-six boys and 36 remain to compete in Chicago after all regionals have been completed. From this group, one boy and one girl in each age category will be named National Champion.
Early Childhood Education resources to be available at Kindergarten Roundup Wabash County Families who attend Kindergarten Roundup this year will find helpful information about education for children ages 0-5 as well as kindergartners. Members of the Early Childhood Education Coalition of Wabash County will be on hand at Roundup for Metropolitan School District of Wabash County, Wabash City Schools, and M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools to talk with parents about opportunities for sending children to the County’s early childhood education programs. Early childhood education is essential. Ninety percent of the brain is developed by the age of five. The young brain is soaking up information and skills. The best time for education is before kindergarten. Early education is essential not only for children, but for families, employers, and whole communities. Research shows that quality
early education has great benefits for all. Children who have attended highly rated programs from an early age are more likely to be ready for kindergarten, more likely to meet reading and math milestones in school, graduate, go to college, stay healthy, own their own homes, and avoid use of the criminal justice system, social services, and the health system. Parents who work need reliable care for their children. All adults in 80 percent of Wabash County homes with young children work outside the home. Sixty percent of businesses in Wabash County said in a survey that they struggle with employee absences due to unstable or inflexible childcare. They also experience difficulty recruiting employees because of the lack of childcare. When children are in a safe and reliable place, they learn, parents work, and employers experience less absenteeism.
At Roundup, parents will be able to talk with representatives of programs, browse useful material about early education programs, developmental milestones for young children, and tips on parenting, including helpful discipline ideas, apps for phones, and websites for successful parenting. Young children who attend with their parents will have the opportunity to look at books and play with Big Blue Blocks, enormous, lightweight blocks, cylinders, levers, and wedges to build rooms, recliners, cars, boats, or anything they can imagine. Roundup in North Manchester will be held March 20 at M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools administrative offices on 9th Street in North Manchester, from noon-7 p.m. Roundup for Wabash City Schools and MSDWC schools will be held at the Honeywell Center on March 20, from 1-7 p.m.
23 attend Musicale meeting Article provided The Wabash Musicale met Feb. 26, 2019, at the Woman’s Club House on 770 W. Hill St., in Wabash with 23 members present. President Peggy Coppler welcomed the ladies and turned the meeting over to chairperson Linda “Minnie Pearl” Snapp. The Grand Ole Opry began in 1925 as the WSM Barn Dance but changed its name to Grand Ole Opry in 1927. Pat Cassiday sang “Quando men Vo” from one of the most frequently performed operas worldwide, “La Boheme,” accompanied by Peggy Coppler. Peggy accompanied Pat Cassiday and Barb Eppley as they sang “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first Broadway musical, “Oklahoma.” In 1954 a young man by the name of Elvis Presley appeared on the Grand Ole Opry. It
was his only time to sing there because the manager told Presley’s producer that the singer’s style did not suit the program. Perhaps if he had sung the non-rock ballad that he helped to write, “Love Me Tender,” he would have been asked back. Clarinetists Barb Biehl and Sarah See performed this with accompanist Carolyn Eppley. Barb and Sarah continued with an American mountain song that predated the Civil War, “Cotton-eyed Joe.” Pat Cassiday, Barb Eppley, and Sue Gray sang a medley of “Are You Lonesome Tonight?” and “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” accompanied by S u s a n Vanlandingham. Sue Gray next sung “She’s Got You,” written by Hank Cockran and made famous by Patsy Cline. Susan Va n l a n d i n g h a m accompanied. Barb Biehl and Sarah See followed with a clarinet duet of “Stephen Foster
Favorites” medley, accompanied by Carolyn. Sue Gray sang “Go Rest High On The Mountain” written by Vince Gill. She sang this as a tribute to Mrya Perkins and was accompanied by Susan. Peggy Coppler played for Pat Cassiday and Barb Eppley as they sang “Precious Memories”. Barb Biehl and Sarah See played another medley for clarinets that was arranged by Henri Weber, “Songs of Yesteryear”, accompanied by Carolyn. Pat Casssiday sang “Simple Song” by Leonard Bernstein, accompanied by Peggy. Sue Gray closed the program with “Jesus, He Is The Son of God” written by Dallas Holm and arranged by Danny Lee. Susan accompanied. A short business meeting followed. First United Methodist Church renovations will not be finished in time for Guest Night April 23.
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Ruth Irene Baer, 95, of Wabash, died at 9:50 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 23, 1924, in Champaign County, Ill., to Harry and Minnie (Little) Henderson. Ruth was the oldest of four children. She and her family moved to Wabash County in 1939. Ruth was a 1942 graduate of Urbana High School. She married the late Robert Pretorius in 1942 and they were married 33 years. She married the late Robert Baer in 1979, and they were married 21 years. Ruth loved spending time with her family and friends, cooking, gardening and playing euchre. She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. She worked several years at the Wabash BMV and the clerk’s office at the Wabash County Courthouse. She is survived by two children, Bruce (Sandra) Pretorius of Wabash, and Kay (Rick) Grimsley of Batesville; three grandsons, Scott (Trisha) Pretorius of Wabash, Alex Grimsley of Miamisburg, Ohio, and Quinn Grimsley of Cold Spring, Ky.; two great-grandchildren, Sabrina Pretorius of Great Lakes, Ill., and Aeden Pretorius of Wabash; her sister, Alice Scotten of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and four step-sons; Dennis, Randy, David, and Steve Baer, and their families. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jim and Bob Henderson. At Ruth’s request, there will be no services. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Ruth may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Anna Begley, 57 Enjoyed gardening April 13, 1961 – March 11, 2019 Anna Marie Rish Begley, 57, of Richmond, Ky., passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, at the UK Hospital in Lexington. She was born in Wabash on April 13, 1961. Anna enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family and friends, and loved all children. She volunteered for God’s Outreach the last couple years. Survivors include: her spouse, Robert Blevins Jr.; her parents, David & Wilma Rish; a son, Daniel Miller; a daughter, Heather Horn; two stepsons, Robert & Austin Blevins; two brothers, David & Marcus; three sisters, Tina, Karen and Michelle; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Begley. Funeral services were Friday, March 15, 2019, at the Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home, Richmond. Burial was in the Gilead Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home.
Betty McCarty, 85 Enjoyed quilting Sept. 29, 1933 – March 13, 2019
Betty Lee McCarty, 85, of Wabash, died at 6:10 a.m., Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 29, 1933, in Hager Hill, Ky., to James Edward and Hannah (Baldwin) Hitchcock. Betty married Eligah B. McCarty in Paintsville, Ky., on Feb. 4, 1956; he died Dec. 17, 2006. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, sewing, quilt making, and crocheting. She is survived by four children, Larry McCarty, Terry (Lori) McCarty, and Diana (John) Fields, all of Wabash, and Cathy (Bill) Dillon of Lagro; seven grandchildren, Angela McCarty, Matthew McCarty, Steven (Amanda) McCarty, and Acacia (James) Watson, all of Wabash, Amanda (Josh) Napier of Akron, Sarah (Dave) Matthews of Marion, and Christopher (Carrie) Arnett of Indianapolis; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Jean (David) Spears of Urbana, Ohio, and brother-in-law, Richard (Elizabeth) McCarty of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Freddie and Willie Hitchcock, her sister, Bethel Blair, and her great-grandson Isaac Paul Grumpp. Funeral services were Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Betty may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
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Leonel “Pete” Duhamell, 86
Jan. 23, 1924 – March 17, 2019
U.S. Army veteran Feb. 19, 1933 – March 12, 2019 Leonel Edward “Pete” Duhamell, of Wabash, passed away at 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, Indiana. He was 86 years old. Pete was born on Feb. 19, 1933, in Huntington County, to the late Elmer H. and Mary (Waters) Duhamell. He was a 1951 graduate of Urbana High School. Pete married Phyllis “Elaine” Francis Haynes on Feb. 20, 1953. She passed away on July 4, 2017. Pete served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1957. Afterwards, he worked at Diehl Machines for 40 years. He retired as a consultant for STS in Vermont. Pete was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Pete enjoyed playing bingo and playing cards. He loved being with his family and grandchildren. Pete is survived by three sons, Randy (Cathy) Duhamell, of Lagro, Keith (Patti) Duhamell, of Wabash, and Jeff (Rhonda) Duhamell, of Wabash; two daughters, Nancy (Gary) Devore, of Wabash, and Linda (Kevin) Bruss, of Warsaw; a sister, Doris Haupert, of Auburn; 12 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by daughter, Debra Diane Duhamell, in 1953; great-grandchild, Aden Shoue, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Entombment will be at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation for family and friends will be from 3-7 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at the funeral home. Preferred Memorials are to the Riley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com
Wayne ‘Doc’ Hansen, 74 Worked as mechanic Feb. 18, 1945 – March 16, 2019 Wayne L. “Doc” Hansen, 74, of Wabash, passed away at 5:40 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on Feb. 18, 1945, in Milton, to the late Clyde and Frances (Murley) Hansen. Doc married JoAnn Weida on Oct. 19, 1991. He worked as a mechanic at Dorais Chevrolet and then retired from Kirtlan Automotive, both of Wabash. Doc was a member of the NSRA Car Club and a former member of the NHRA. Doc truly loved his family and was an avid admirer of cars. Doc is survived by his wife, JoAnn, of Wabash; son, Robert Hansen, of Tennessee; daughters, Terri Hansen, of Kokomo and Barbara (Elmer) Bonewitz, of North Manchester; step-son, Dennis “Eddie” Shoemaker, of Wabash; grandchildren, Drew Eltzroth, Dereck Eltzroth, Casey Wyatt and Robbie Hansen; sister, Rose Ann Hudson, of Milton, and Toby, his shitzhu and best friend. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Denise Lewis, and a brother. Calling hours for family and friends will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash. There will be no funeral services. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Cancer Society or the Wabash County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Wabash Police Citations March 6 Tara L. Wakefield, 36, Huntington, cited for speed. March 7 Larry G. Yohey, 63, Rossburg, Ohio, cited for disregarding an automatic signal. Jonathan I.
Klindera, 21, Chayrin Falls, Ohio, cited for speed. Lydia J. Kincaid, 59, Indianapolis, cited for speed. Tyson J. Agnew, 19, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. March 8 Andrew D. Marks, 27, Wabash, cited for
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expired plates. March 10 Jeremy M. Monroe, 38, Wabash, cited for false and fictitious registration. Alberto Arriaga, 19, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. Austin D. Sorgen, 19, Convoy, Ohio, cited for speed.
Tom Baker, 79 Master craftsman Dec. 20, 1939 – March 11, 2019
Tom D. Baker, 79, of North Manchester passed away March 11, 2019. He was born Dec. 20, 1939. Visitation and services were Saturday, March 16 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
Katie Cattron, 20 Manchester High School student April 16, 1998 – March 14, 2019
Katie Cattron, 20, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019. She was born April 16, 1998. Visitation and services were Sunday, March 17, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.
March 11 Rod A. Luttrell, 40, Wabash, cited for dog at large. March 12 Randy C. Boring, 56, Lagro, cited for false and fictitious registration. Jordan J. Ringel, 18, Wabash, cited for disregarding a stop sign. Cayla R. Napier, 23, Wabash, cited for speed. Accidents March 6 At 5:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cleo D. Snyder, 95, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Betty Trammell, 74, Goshen, on Stitt Street near Miami Street. At 3:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mason R. Shircliff, 18, Peru, collided with a vehicle driven by Henrietta Weyant, 75, Denver, on State Road 15 near U.S. 24. March 12 At 2:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rick E. Hoke, 57, Wabash, collided with a vehicle
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Paul Gunderman, 83
Irene Cooper, 56
Former athletic director, coach
Was a CNA
May 22, 1935 – March 17, 2019
Sept. 11, 1962 – Feb. 26, 2019
Paul David Gunderman, 83, of Wabash, died at 8:13 a.m., Sunday March 17, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash. He was born May 22, 1935, in Escanaba, Mich., to Kenneth and Olinda (Palozzo) Gunderman. Paul was a 1952 graduate of Escanaba High School, received his bachelor degree from Western Michigan, his master degree from St. Francis in Fort Wayne, and his administration certificate from Ball State. He married Nancy L. Ostman in Kalamazoo, Mich., on Oct. 13, 1956; she died March 26, 2016. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Paul was a teacher and a coach at Marcellus, Mich., High School and Nappanee High School, and taught, coached, and was the athletic director at Wabash High School. He served as the assistant principal and athletic director at Manchester High School, and was the assistant principal at Mitchell High School, retiring in 1999. Paul was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association. He enjoyed reading, music, history books, collecting antiques, and sports, especially football. He is survived by three children, Chris (Tim) Rose and Dean (Lauri) Gunderman, both of Wabash, and Shari (Jim) Kassebaum of Indianapolis; eight grandchildren, Adrianne (Doug) Pelphrey, Carmela Zapata, and Tim (Amanda) Rose Jr., all of Wabash, Dylan Gunderman of Kokomo, Nici Gunderman of Wabash, Nathan (Emily) Kassebaum of Virginia Beach, Va., Clair Kassebaum of Wheaton, Ill., and Jared Kassebaum of Los Angeles, Calfi.; 12 great-grandchildren, and his brother, Keith (Judy) Gunderman of Midland, Mich. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth “Sonny” Gunderman. Friends may call 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be no service. Preferred memorial is Wabash High School Athletic Department. The memorial guest book for Paul may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Charles Ravenscroft, 95 World War II veteran May 26, 1923 – March 16, 2019
Charles H. Ravenscroft, 95, of Wabash, died at 12:25 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, at his son’s home in Cicero. He was born May 26, 1923, in Wabash, to Harry H. and Leah (Ply) Ravenscroft. Chuck was a U.S. Navy veteran during World War II, serving in the Atlantic and South Pacific. He married Peggy Barrett at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on Oct. 27, 1946; she died Jan. 29, 2015. Chuck was a self-employed painter and contractor, co-owner of the Curb-a-Teria restaurant in Monticello, sales manager at the Pontiac-Cadillac Dealership in Wabash, sold insurance several years for Business Mens Assurance, and also managed the Senior Town Apartments in Wabash. He was a 75-year member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church. Chuck also was a member of the Elks Lodge, VFW Post 286, and the American Legion Post 15, all of Wabash. He enjoyed bowling, traveling, playing cards, shopping for antiques, fishing, hunting, and was an avid golfer. He is survived by four children, Paula (Robert) Geyer of Middleville, Mich., Chris H. (Kris) Ravenscroft of Jacksonville, Fla., Ronda (Dick) Fishback of Wabash, and Brett (Angie) Ravenscroft of Cicero; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Maxine Marks and Alice Johnson. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Jonathan Cornell officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash VFW Post 286, Wabash American Legion Post 15, or the Honor Flight. The memorial guest book for Chuck may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Irene Cooper, 56, of North Manchester, died at 3:32 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at St. Joe Hospital in Ypsilanti, Mich. She was born Sept. 11, 1962, in Knott County, Ky., to Earl and Marie (Hunter) Harvey. Irene married Randy Cooper in Pound, Va.; he died in 1998. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Peabody Retirement Community for several years. She enjoyed watching television and surfing the internet, but much preferred to spend her time playing with her grandchildren. She is survived by two sons, Nathan Earl Cooper of Wabash, and Shawn Randall (Sharon) Cooper of North Manchester; two grandchildren, Shawn Isaac and Shane Michael Cooper; seven siblings, Barbara (Nathan) Smith of Ypsilanti, Ruth (Wayne) Huff of West Liberty, Ky., Bill (Rita) Harvey of Kendallville, Bonnie (Eddie) Owens of Hindman, Ky., Earl (Rose) Harvey, Jr. of Morristown, Tenn., Bruce and Timothy (Rhonda) Harvey, both of Dema, Ky., and her sister-in-law, Sue (Mick) Fetter of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her son, James Cooper, two sisters, and three brothers. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Irene may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Dottie Reynolds, 90 Attended Wabash schools Aug. 2, 1928 – March 17, 2019 Dottie Evelyn Reynolds, 90, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Signature Healthcare of Parkwood in Lebanon. She was born in Wabash on Aug. 2, 1928, a daughter of the late Elzie and Ester (Hardacre) Green. As a young child, Dottie was raised by her aunt, Dorothy Weigand and husband, Leo; due to her mother’s passing when Dottie was 6 years old. She attended schools in Wabash. Dottie married Edward Melvin Reynolds on October 26, 1946 in Wabash County; Mr. Reynolds passed away in 2008. Survivors include: a daughter, Julie M. Green of Fort Wayne; two sons, Darren L. Reynolds of Wabash, and Gregory A. Reynolds of Indianapolis; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents Dottie was preceded in death by her aunt, Dorothy Weigand and husband, Leo, and a brother, Marland Green. Private family burial of ashes will be held at a later date at Thrailkill Cemetery in Swayzee. Myers Mortuary and Boone County Crematory has been entrusted with her care. Memorials may be made in Dottie’s memory to the charity of the donor’s choice or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at myersmortuary.com.
Virginia Triplett, 93 Enjoyed gardening Dec. 25, 1925 – March 16, 2019 Virginia Triplett, 93, of Wabash, died at 5:40 pm, Saturday, March 16, 2019, at her home in Wabash. She was born Dec, 25, 1925, in Paintsville, Ky., to Melvin and Ida (Bollen) Butcher. Virginia married Boyd Triplett in Wabash on August 13, 1955; he died Feb. 6, 2011. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lord’s Table Church. She enjoyed gardening and watching the birds. She is survived by two children, Isaac Triplett and Roxane (Mike) Mann, both of Wabash; two grandchildren, Natasha (Stephen) Duckett of Treaty, and Tisha (Blake) Faust of LaFontaine; five great-grandchildren, Keyona Moore of Fort Wayne, Kayne Moore of Treaty, Brayden LeMaster, MaKaylee Moore, and Brantley Faust, all of LaFontaine; and her brother, Bernard (Lorene) Butcher of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Gary Walters and Bruce Koenig officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is The Lord’s Table Ministries, 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Virginia may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
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driven by Max D. Parson, 72, Wabash, on Allen Street near Elm Street. At 12:00 p.m., a vehicle driven by Marlin S. Byerly, 81, Wabash, ran off the road and collided with a parked vehicle owned by Jon and Leslie Hembree, Fort Wayne, at 1900 Alber Street Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations March 5 Roger A. Worley, 18, Middletown, cited for speed. March 9 Marvin J. Bailey, 74, Wabash, cited for speed. March 10 Cameron L. Davenport, 20, Kokomo, cited for speed. Tyler C. Roser, 17, Wabash, cited for speed. Kathleen M. Sawtell, 27, Warsaw, cited for speed. March 11 Patrick L. Masters, 18, Macy, cited for speed. Bookings March 6 Gary G. Gagnon, 44, Akron, charged with driving while suspended prior. David C. Small, 46, Silver Lake, charged with possession of methamphetamine. March 7 Destinnie R. Hobbs, 25, Urbana, charged with domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years. Andrew C. Moore, 33, Urbana, charged with domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years. Samuel A. Moser, 55, Dayton, Ohio, charged with resisting law enforcement and reckless driving. Brett A. Niccum, 23, North Manchester, charged with a probation violation. March 8 Jacob D. Hamilton,
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Feb. 19, 1944 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 16, 2019 Ronnie N. Roth, 75, of rural Wabash, died at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2019, in rural Miami County. He was born Feb. 19, 1944, in Wabash County, to Porter and Nina (Brinson) Roth. Ronnie was a 1962 graduate of Urbana High School. He was a 25 year millwright for Local 1029 and 15 years at Chrysler in Kokomo, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Peru-Miami Masonic Lodge No.67, Fort Wayne Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine, the Peru Moose Lodge, and the UAW Local 685. He enjoyed antiquing and collecting pedal tractors. He is survived by two sons, Rod (Kelly) Roth of Macy, and Mike (Jill) Young of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Zachery Roth of Macy, Joshua (Candace) Roth of Fishers, Jordan Young and Maegan Young, and great-granddaughter, Kenzleigh Young, all of Fort Wayne; two sisters, Judith (John) Bower of Wabash, and Vickie (Bernard) Pizur of Franklin, Wis., and his brother, Danny Roth of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2019, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Alzheimers Association. The memorial guest book for Ronnie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
29, Milford, charged with domestic battery committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years. Krystal R. Eads, 24, Wabash, charged with disorderly conduct. James M. Morris, 32, Wabash, charged with habitual traffic violator, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct, and petition to revoke bond for conversion. Jonathan L. Case, 40, Wabash, charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon, criminal mischief and possession of marijuana. David A. Jackson, 59, Avon, charged with operating while intoxicated. Austin J. Thrailkill, 27, Wabash, petition to revoke probation for habitual traffic violator. Freda A. Patton, 60, Peru, charged with burglary and theft. Joshua M.L. Allen, 33, North Manchester, charged with resisting law enforcement, operating while intoxicated and battery on an officer. Amanda L. Smith, 32, Fort Wayne, petition to revoke probation for dealing methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a syringe, and possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance. March 10 Shane M. Pingleton, 23, North Manchester, charged with operating while intoxicated Gregory A. Harris, 26, Sullivan, petition to revoke probation for theft. David E. Hueston, 41, Marion, petition to revoke probation for operating while intoxicated. Jeffery M. Shelton,
25, Lagro, charged with failure to appear and identity deception. Jamie R. Webb, 40, Wabash, charged with driving while sus-
sion of a narcotic drug. Cynthia A. Owens, 65, Silver Lake, charged with operating while intoxicated. Scott H. Miller, 26, Wabash, charged with a probation violation for possession of methamphetamine. March 12 Morgan L. Ritter, 26, Wabash, second probation violation for perjury. Dustin T. Schipper,
31, Wabash, charged with possession of paraphernalia and destructive devices March 13 Alexander S. Barr, 22, Wabash, charged with failure to appear. Accidents March 6 At 7:11 a.m., a vehicle driven by William F. Baxter, 63, North Manchester, collided with a deer on State Road 15 near State Road 114.
www.thepaperofwabash.com March 7 At 5:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Cynthia A. Baber, 62, Walton, collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near State Road 13. At 12:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas J. Layne collided with a vehicle owned by James D. Grager, Urbana, on East Mill Street near State Road 13. March 10 At 12:45 p.m., a vehi-
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LaFontaine, ran off the road on Old State Road 15 and County Road 800 South. March 12 At 11:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Monica A.
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pended, possession of paraphernalia, burglary and theft. March 11 Richard L. Greene, 39, Liberty Mills, charged with posses-
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under are free. Advanced tickets are available through March 21. Beside fish & tenderloins the paid menu included green beans with bacon, cole slaw, apple sauce, bread/margarine, coffee, tea, lemonade or water. Information or advance tickets available from church members, the church office 765-981-4021 & Dave Bates 765-6601469. Fry proceeds dedicated to Honduras Youth & Pastoral missions. THANK YOU: We would like to thank everyone that extended care and compassion following
Rick’s passing. Thank you to the firemen’s response teams, friends that comforted us with meals and sent cards filled with words of sympathy and encouragement. A special thank you to WHS class of 1998 that poured blessings on our family. Rick will forever be honored by your kindness. We feel blessed to be surrounded by unending love and support. Thank you, Christy Powell Family, Tammy and Lavon Birkey, Larry Powell Family L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will again this year offer scholarships for Liberty Township or Town of LaFontaine Seniors who are graduating in 2019. You may attend any school to apply as long as you live in Liberty Township or Town of LaFontaine. You may go on line to www.lafontainelions. com for the application.
VETERANS ARE STILL selling memorial bricks. Do you have someone 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. HAPPY BIRTHDAY: David Murphy, Robert Wynk, Larissater Veer March 21; Carol Cochran, Lucy Vandermark March 22; Remington Jack, Brittany Strickler, Robert Kumler, Ed Andrews March 23; Diana Packard, Susan Wente, Sharon Pattee, Bonnie Garlish, Jon Gillespie March 24; Velma Templin March 25; Sharon Pattee, Evelyn Compton, Gene Smith, Keisha Wright March 26; Janet Pattee, Christy Smith March 27; Abby Driskill, Lucia Fierstos , Mark Coffelt March 28. H A P P Y (continued on page 13)
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LaFontaine/Libert y Fire Department has a wish list that includes a paper shredder, printer paper, with field fire season and warm weather approaching Gatorade and bottled water are needed, car soap, 2 cycle oil and donations for classrooms are always appreciated. Items may be dropped off at fire department on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, or at town hall or to any firefighter. L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T Church Fish & Tenderloin Fry All You Can Eat By: Dan’s Fish Fry Inc. Carryout orders available plus free-will donation dessert table. Saturday, March 23, 2019 4:00 – 7:00 PM At the LaFontaine Community Building Located at 103 W. Branson St. Advance tickets/at the door prices are adults $9.50/$10; children 612 years $5.50/$6; 5 &
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Is it time to update your personal library? Are you like most of us and have books collecting dust? Well...First Financial Bank is sponsoring our first ever Book Drive, to benefit the North Manchester Public Library. The event startsMarch 18 and runs through Friday, March 22. Gently used books, both paperback and hard cover will be collected and donated to the Friends of the Library who hold annual book sales each year. All proceeds from the sales go back to the public library. Anyone interested in donating can stop by the Market Street Bank location anytime during banking hours. There will be collection sites at both the East and West entrances. For further information, call 260982-2121. NELSON’S PORTA-PIT CHICKEN: Sycamore Nursery School will be selling Nelson’s Port-a-Pit Chicken and Pit Potatoes for their spring fundraiser on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the NewMarket Parking lot. Tickets for chicken is $6.50 and Pit Potatoes is $3.50. N. M. HEADSTART ACCEPTING A P P L I C AT I O N S : Area Five Head Start will be taking applications for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year on March 22. Those
interested can come to the Manchester Intermediate School between the hours of 94 either date. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunizations, proof of insurance, and family income for the last 12 months. Income documentation may include W2 forms, pay stubs, disability payments, or child support. You may call the center at 9827885 with any questions, or to make an appointment. ROTARY YOUTH L E A D E R S H I P AWARD: The Rotary Club of North Manchester has selected Carissa Edwards, a sophomore at Manchester JuniorSenior High School, for the 2019 Rotary Youth Leadership Award. She will be a delegate to the 32nd annual Rotary Youth Leadership Award Camp this spring. Jim Smith, local committee chair, said the Rotary Club of North Manchester is among the 56 Rotary clubs of District 6540 – clubs across the northern tier of Indiana – that are sponsoring high school students who will develop their leadership potential together at Camp Tecumseh YMCA Outdoor Center, Brookston, Ind., from April 26-28. The camp will feature outstanding speakers and workshops focusing on decision-making, critical
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thinking, communicating effectively, ethics, career development, public service, contemporary problems, and other issues challenging leaders of today and tomorrow. The camp is a Friday through Sunday live-in program conducted by highly trained, experienced leaders representing a wide range of vocations. The Rotary clubs select students who display leadership abilities and who will profit from this experience. Full scholarships are awarded, and the clubs provide transportation. Edwards is active in church, volunteering with the children’s ministry and is a leader in youth worship. She excels in academics, and her extracurricular activities include theater, cheerleading, track, choir, band and Wabash County Honors Choir. The Laketon resident hopes to someday become a missionary or evangelist.
CLUB RIOT: North Manchester First Brethren Church will host Club RIOT, KFC, and ParentConnect each Tuesday in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Club RIOT and KFC (Kids for Christ) are for kids age 4 years-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade. Each group will have a game or craft, snack, and lesson with sharing time each week. ParentConnect is for parents to have their own parenting discussion and coffee/snack/ quiet time while kids are at their activities. The theme for kids is “Faith Case: Investigating the Fruit of the Spirit!” while parents will be using a video series called “Shepherding a Child’s Heart.” All kids and parents are invited to join in! The church meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, contact the church office at 9826457. PARTING SHOTS: “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” John Wooden NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gm ail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.
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MU Theater plans production From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHES-
TER — Manchester University Theater pre sents Carlo Goldoni’s
classic 18th-century Italian comedy “The Servant of Two Masters” in a modern translation and adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi. It is 7:30 p.m. March 29 and 30, and 2 p.m. March 31 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. General admission is $12, and student and seniors are $8. It is free for Manchester University students. The plot: Beatrice travels to Venice disguised as her recently murdered brother
Federigo with her new servant Truffaldino in order to collect money from Federigo’s business partner, Pantalone. Florindo, Beatrice’s lover and her brother’s killer, has also fled to Venice not knowing Beatrice is there in disguise and also ends up hiring Truffaldino to be his servant. Hilarity ensues as Truffaldino
tries to satisfy both masters without exposing his double employment. Will the lovers find each other? Will Truffaldino get through lunch service? The cast includes Manchester University students and community members. Nolan McBride is Pantalone; Madeline Dazey is Stage
Manager and Muffeletta; Tiffany Phinezy is Beatrice; Clayton Marcum is Silvio; MacKenzie Weadick is Clarice; Colton Easterday is Patron and Porter; Kenzie Hare is Brighella; Arpan Paul is Dr. Lombardi; Tasha Brubaker is Smeraldina; Anjel
Clemente is Truffaldino; Quinn L’Heureux is Florindo; and the Waiters are Devin Marcum and Isaac Cochran. The play is directed by Kira Lace Hawkins, with assistant director K e n z i e Hare. Hawkins is coordinator of theater organizations and productions at the University.
Honeywell adds 3 shows to lineup Alice Cooper, UFO to perform at Ford Theater By The Paper staff The Honeywell Foundation has three new shows coming for performances at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. Headed this way are rock leg-
end Alice Cooper, heavy metal band UFO and Mark Nizer’s 4D Theatre. Tickets for all shows will be on sale on March 15 at 10 a.m. An Evening with Alice Cooper will take place on Thursday, July 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. With a career spanning 50 years, 27 albums, and numerous
hits, Alice Cooper is one of the most iconic and recognizable music legends in rock history. The “Godfather of Shock Rock” is known for his theatrical stage shows as much as his music, which includes “No More Mr. Nice Guy,” “I’m Eighteen,” “School’s Out,” and “Poison.”
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FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY ALL YOU CAN EAT By: Dan’s Fish Fry Inc. Carry-Out orders Available • Plus free-will donation DESSERT table.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23 • 4:00 – 7:00 PM At the LaFontaine Lions Community Building Located at 103 West Branson Street AT THE DOOR (Advanced tickets ADVANCE TICKETS Adults $9.50 $10.00 available from 6-12 Yrs. $5.50 $6.00 Feb. 24th to Mar. 21st) 5 & Under Free Free Beside fish & tenderloins the paid menu included green beans with bacon, Cole slaw, apple sauce, bread/margarine, coffee, tea, lemonade or water. Information or advance tickets available from church members, the church office 765-981-4021 & Dave Bates 765-660-1469 FRY PROCEEDS DEDICATED TO HONDURAS YOUTH & PASTORAL MISSIONS
Corporate sponsorship for Alice Cooper is provided by F r e d e r i c k ’ s Photography. Tickets are $125, $69 and $54. The rock band UFO, will perform on the Ford Theater stage on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Over a career spanning 51 years, UFO has released 22 studio albums, 14 live recordings, 16 compilation albums and one album of cover songs. They achieved success in the late 1970s and early 1980s with several albums and singles (including their 1979 live album Strangers in the Night) in the UK and US Top 40 charts, and have sold over 20 million records worldwide. Some of their best-known songs include “Doctor Doctor,” “Rock Bottom,” “Natural Thing,” “Lights Out,” “Too Hot to Handle” and “Only You Can Rock Me.” Considered as one of the greatest classic hard rock acts, UFO is one of the key influences on the 1980s and 1990s hard rock scene. Tickets are $100, $45 and $35. Coming to the Honeywell Center on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. will be Mark Nizer’s 4D Theatre. Imagine a concert experience that blends light, sound, and color to create a multi- dimensional 4D feast for the eyes. Throw in world-class juggling, outrageous humor, and unexpected technology and you have Mark Nizer’s oneof-a-kind show. Winner of the prestigious International Juggling Championships, Nizer presents an evening of spellbinding entertainment for all ages. Tickets are $25 and $15. Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-5631102.
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Local resident working on American Heritage Girl award
Indiana Elks Northeast District officers for 2019-20 are (from left) Joseph Slacian, third vice president; Jim Coughlin, second vice president; Wendy Frazier, first vice president; Dorsey Brown, secretary-treasurer; and Brian Rawding, district president. Photos provided
Wabash Elks named top lodge The Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 was named the Lodge of the Year for the Indiana Elks Association’s Northeast District for 2018-19. Exalted Ruler Wade Weaver accepted the honor from District President Jennie Terrell during the district’s spring meeting in Bluffton on March 9. In addition, the Lodge received a membership commendation certificate from Grand Exalted Ruler Michal Luhr. In other local news from the district meeting, Wendy
Frazier and Joseph Slacian were initiated as District First Vice President and District Third Vice President, respectively. In addition, Slacian was appointed as the Esquire to the District Deputy to the Grand Exalted Ruler. He joins Wabash Elks member Don Keller on the District Deputy team. Keller will serve as Auditor to the District Deputy during the 2019-20 Elks year. Finally, Terrell received a plaque honoring her for her service as district president for the 2018-19 Elks year.
Church to host singer Sunday Kevin Spencer will present a special singing service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Southside Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash. The church is located at 360 Columbus St. in Wabash.
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Lexi Wright is working to meet the requirements for the highest level of achievement in American Heritage Girls, the Stars and Stripes Award. One component of this award is to complete a 100-hour service project. As her service project, Lexi has chosen to finance, purchase, and install team benches for children using the soccer fields at the Morrett Sports Complex in Wabash. As a soccer referee and player, Lexi has seen firsthand the need for benches for the more than1,000 players who
LEXI WRIGHT use these fields each year. Multiple fundraisers are in the works for Lexi’s project. Tax-deductible donations dedicated to the purchase of the benches can be made
to the YMCA. In addition, Lexi is selling Pizza Hut discount cards, scented bath salts, and hand-knit scarves.” American Heritage Girls is a Christ-centered leadership and character development program for girls ages 5-18. Over 43,000 members in the United States earn awards and badges in the areas of family living, heritage, the arts, outdoor skills, science and technology, sports, personal well-being, and event participation. Spiritual development and service projects are emphasized.
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Indiana Elks Northeast District President Jennie Terrell presents the Lodge of the Year award to Wabash Exalted Ruler Wade Weaver.
Dickerhoff named People Pleaser of the Year Norman Dickerhoff is the People Pleaser of the Year at Penguin Point in Wabash. David Meier, Chief Executive Officer at Penguin Point Restaurant Group, recently announced the winners of the 30th Annual People Pleaser of the Year. This award is given to the one person in each restaurant in appreciation for consistent dedication to People Pleasing, for both Customers and
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votes for the person in their restaurant whose attitude, dependability, initiative, quality of work, cooperation and customer relation skills best reflect the Penguin Point People Pleaser profile. The award includes a cash bonus, a People Pleaser plaque with their photo posted in the lobby and an honorary pin. “Norman is a great guy,” Wabash manager Carla Olinger said.
“He is very particular with his kitchen and the way things are done.” Dickerhoff has been with the company for 1½ years. He likes fishing and arrowhead hunting. He also collects arrowheads for display. His future plans are to one day take over for Olinger.
N O R T H MANCHETER — The following students will be representing Manchester FFA in their respective state contests in June. Skyler Michel, Franny Schannep, Maddy Cook, Guy Stephan, Sheila Winger, Elizabeth Brown, Tim Jacobs, Erica Ortiz, Alayna Miller, Sarah Holbrook, Madison Parson, Brice Patrick, Sarah Metzger, Nicole Haupert, Olivia Dale, Logan Dolbee, Harry Sturtsman, Madison Baker, Chaynee Tennant, Trevor Renz, Katie Mize and Collin Tennant. Only first place finishes advance to the
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) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO.: 85C01-1902-EU-000012 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ) ESTATE OF RICHARD J. PROEBSTLE, ) DECEASED. )
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF INDIANA
) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) OF WABASH COUNTY ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-1903-MI-146 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) ) Lizabeth Ann Stein , ) Petitioner ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA. In the matter of the Estate of Richard J. Proebstle, deceased. Cause Number: 85C01-1902-EU-000012 Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2019, Michael J. Proebstle was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard J. Proebstle, who died on May 17, 2012.
Lizabeth Ann Stein, whose mailing address is: 2504 N 300 W, and if different, my residence address is: ______________, in the Wabash County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Lizabeth Ann Stein has filed a petition in the Wabash Court requesting that her name be changed to Lizabeth Ann Squires.
All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.
Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on April 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the Wabash Circuit Court.
Lisa M. Adler, Attorney #24775-53 HARRISON & MOBERLY, LLP 10 W. Market St., Ste. 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Tele: (317) 639-4511 Fax: (317) 574-6046
Petitioner Date: 3-1-19 Lori J. Draper - Judicial Officer Wabash Circuit Court Clerk
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Attorney for Michael J. Proebstle, Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard J. Proebstle, deceased.
state competition. Other students who placed second to fourth were Cale Parson, Austin Underwood, Alexia Hensley, Emily
Stambaugh, Lainey Shock, Emma Slavkin, Karen Jimenez, Kaitlyn Gish and Maddie Eldridge
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fires in the home. He also told the 10 most important things to do to prevent fires. Every home should have smoke detectors. If you have an upstairs and/or basement you need at least one per floor. Fire extinguishers also are an added security, and it is important to purchase the correct one and will still work. For new business, Rick shared information of the upcoming Lions Club District convention at Argo on March 9, and the District meeting in Urbana on March 23. A $5 donation is needed for the breakfast, which will be provided. The State Lions Club convention will be in Fort Wayne on April 26-28. Chandler Jones and his wife attended the meeting to give an update on the progress and improvements that have been made for the Roann Little League baseball program and the baseball diamond. He appreciates the help of the town to get dirt
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) IN THE WABASH COUNTY COURT ) SS: ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-1903-MI-199 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF ) MINOR: ) Todd Alan Ihnen-Goff ) Name of Minor ) ) Laura Alexandria Ihnen ) Petitioner ) ORDER SETTING HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Laura Alexandria Ihnen, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Todd Alan IhnenGoff to Todd Alan Ihnen. The petition is scheduled for hearing in this Court on May 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Wabash Circuit Court, 49 W. Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Dated: March 18, 2018 Lori J. Draper Judicial Officer
that was needed to improve the field. They are hoping to spruce up the scoreboard this spring, and some other things, including a banner to display the name chosen for the baseball field, “Indians Field.” Chandler has a passion for baseball and the kids who play. He also is excited that so many kids have signed up for T-ball, which is where the kids get started in baseball. He even had to make another team for T-ball. The schedule of games will be different this year since a couple of the area small towns will no longer have Little League teams. The Roann Little League is getting some of those kids who want to play baseball. Lions officials encourage the public to attend some of the games to see what a great program is being built up for the Roann Little League. A motion was made and seconded for the Lions Club to donate $250 to sponsor the Roann Little League this year. The League is still looking for additional sponsors. THE ROANN FESTIVAL fundraiser will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Roann Community Building. Help is needed to help serve, and donations are needed for dessert. Contact Donna at 765-833-5663 if you are willing to help out. The Easter egg hunt will be at the pull field at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Children through fifth grade are invited to attend. ON JULY 6 the town will be celebrating “God Bless America Day.” Several activities are already being planned for that day. The Roann Covered Bridge Association will have its annual breakfast in the Roann Covered Bridge from 7 to 10 a.m. The town rummage sales will be moved to that weekend; some may choose to have their sales both Friday and Saturday. The Heritage Group will have sandwiches, chips and drink near the library. This will be a free-will donation to
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help out the Heritage group with their future plans pertaining to the Main Street status they have received. There will be kids’ games, including a bicycle rodeo, and there will be a radio remode control from Oldies 101.1 from Warsaw. They also will bring their helicopters for helicopter rides.
Rides will be loading and leaving from the old school grounds and will cost $35. Two or three people can ride together and it is about a 10 minute ride. Times will be posted later. The antique tractor pull will start at 10 a.m. at the Lions Club pulling field and a hot-rod tractor pull will begin at 7 p.m. The Roann Lions club will be selling food at the tractor pull this year. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available. To finish off the night the fireworks will begin at dusk. WALK BY FAITH Church of Roann is having a free community meal from 5-7 p.m. March 21 in the fellowship hall. It is open to everyone. Go and enjoy
the fellowship. THE MIAMI COUNTY Extension H o m e m a k e r s Association is having a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Miami County Fairground, located at 1029 W 200 N, Peru. ROANN UNITED METHODIST Women will have its annual chicken noodle dinner from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, in the church’s fellowship hall at the corner of Adams and Arnod streets. The cost is $7 for adults; $3 for children 3 to 6 years; children under 3 years eat free. Homemade desserts are included. C E L E B R AT I N G ANNIVERSARIES are Mr. & Mrs. Terry Deniston, March 22, and Mr. & Mrs. Dewayne
Krom on March 23. BIRTHDAY WISHES go to Lacie Stuber, Kevin Cordes and Teagan Faith Baer on March 19; LuAnn Layman, P.J. Roth, Aaron Barker and Jannette Birk on March 20; Susan Martin, Gage Steven Miller and Jan Birk on March 21; Lori Foust on March 22; Bode Sorg, Tyler Scott Palmer and Lori Vigar on March 23; Karlie Draper and Tyson Wayne Baer, March 24. I can be reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. I also can be reached by phone, 765833-2614. The news deadline is 10 a.m. Wednesday to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper.
Salamonie plans weaving workshop Join local artist Lena Gray and learn the fundamentals of weaving using a tree branch and weaving materials to create unusual “natural” pieces of art. Meet at the Salamonie Nature Center at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23; class should last about an hour and a half. The cost is $15 per person, all supplies are included. If you would like to bring a special piece of ribbon, or other small material to incorporate into you design, feel free to do so. Advance registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 260-468-2127. Nature Art Designs activities are made possible with support by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. The Department of Natural Resources is conducting a job fair for seasonal positions at Salamonie Lake and Mississinewa Lake on Saturday, March 30 from 12-3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center. Onsite interviews will be conducted at the job fair and priority will be given to those who preregister online. To complete your registration, visit www.surveymonkey.co m/r/SalamonieLakeJo bFair. Come prepared with a copy of resume. If you love the outdoors come take a look at some great opportunities during this DNR Job Fair. Seniors 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 followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Ellen Moch of the Honeywell Center, Wabash, will share upcoming 2019 Honeywell Center scheduled events, especially those to enjoy during the summer. The program is on Monday, April 1. A main dish of spaghetti 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 call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260468-2127. Some of the
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The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club met Thursday, March 7, in town hall. Club President Rick Morris called the meeting to order and everyone recited the pledge to the American flag. The last regular Lions Club meeting was January and the minutes from that meeting were read by secretary Donna Harman. With one correction, the Lions Club will try to have a dinner meeting every three months. Those meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. The next dinner meeting will be May 4. Please sign up for your choice of month if you would like to host. This can be soup and salad, hot dogs, or whatever is convenient for you. The treasurer’s report was given by Keith Ford, and approved as read. Guest speaker for the meeting was Steve Johnson, a member of the Roann Volunteer Fire Department. He told of the top 10 reasons for
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activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey. THE LAST KIDS KLUB FOR THE SEASON will be Wednesday, March 27 at the Lagro United Methodist Church. All families, friends, and community members are invited to the Kids Klub Showcase that evening. The children will be singing songs and sharing their talents starting at 6 p.m. There will be a meal for everyone following the program. Please join a fun evening celebrating our kids of Lagro. MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Sandy Templin, March 2; Tina Speicher, March 5; Earl Newton, March 11; Brandi Messer, March 17; Milo Swope, March 20; Julie Hendry, March 26; Lynn Swain, March 30. Happy birthday to all! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH TO: Chuck and Teri Marion, March 22; John and Shirley
S h e l l e n b a r g e r. Congratulations everyone! THE WEEKLY I S A A C - I S M : “Perseverance means not giving up easily. One of my favorite things about the sport of tennis is that there is no time clock; you always have the possibility to persevere no matter the score. If you want something to happen you will keep working at it, even when it’s difficult. If you have problems or fail at first, keep trying until you accomplish your goal. If perseverance is your strength, you work hard to finish what you started. Perseverance is the voluntary continuation of a goal directed action despite the presence of challenges, difficulties and discouragement. Perseverance requires both effort and duration to keep up the task. There will be days when you feel like giving up, days when it seems as though you are not making any progress. It’s during those days that determination and perseverance is all that’s left. Perseverance is what ensures you will continue moving in the direction of your goals. The people who grow and achieve the most are those who embrace the power of perseverance.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo.c om, or call me at 260274-2261.
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Passion for Porcupine A lover since childhood, to me nothing beats a pan full of well-prepared Porcupine Balls, especially after a long day at work – oh my! Food stylist/photographer: Laura Kurella
While necessity is often the mother of invention, I often wonder if there wasn’t a necessity, would we then be deprived of all the wonderful things that necessity helped invent, like Porcupine Balls? Originating during the Great Depression, when rice was cheap and meat was hard to come by, the idea of adding a bulky item like rice to meat not only made the meal go further but, in this particular instance, caused the rice to also “puff ” up the meat, making it appear as though there was more meat in the dish than was actually present. In addition to improving appearances, the addition of rice to meat also created a delicious duo that was so tasty that this particular pairing got popped into peppers and curled up into cabbage leaves too, and ended up creating a number of comfort cuisine dishes that not only soothed the Depression generation, but also many more, too! I have to confess that when I was a child, I assumed Porcupine Balls were made from porcupines, which was relative to my environment given that I had a father who 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice would fill the kitchen sink with all sorts of wild 1 1/2 pounds ground red meat, your choice meats, including turtle meat so fresh that it was 3/4 cup chicken bone broth or stock, low sodium still flinching – eeeh! 1 teaspoon celery flakes My heart honestly sunk a little on the day I 1 teaspoon black pepper learned otherwise – ground beef 1 teaspoon garlic powder is just not that adventurous – but 30 ounces tomato sauce as I grew older I came to realize 2 cups water that this recipe can indeed be made from any meat you like, 1/4 cup brown sugar even porcupine, if that’s your 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce preference! My mom used ground round – Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a her favorite – but today’s market hot dry skillet over high heat, toast offers so much variety in ground dry rice for a few minutes by stirring meat that you could go wild – litconstantly then place rice in a 2-cup erally! bowl and cover with the hottest tap My personal favorite is ground water. Let rice rest like this for 10 bison because it offers a meaty minutes. Meanwhile, gather and aroma, texture and taste that measure out all the rest of the ingrereminds me so much of the beef dients you will need. Once time has we had in the 1960’s. elapsed, place rice in a screen strainI also like to up the meaty flaer and drain off liquid. In a bowl of a vor - and nutrition - by infusing stand mixer, combine meat, rinsed chicken bone broth, and I also Laura Kurella rice, broth, celery flakes, pepper and like to add an aromatic rice like jasmine, which is made more garlic powder. Using mixer, blend nuttier-tasting by toasting. until well combined. Remove from A dish born out of necessity mixer and form into golf ball or largthat bears rice that strangely er size meatballs. Place each ball, in a resembles a porcupine’s quills, this dish has truly single layer, into a greased 3-quart sized casserole become a comfort food, perhaps because it has a dish or roasting pan. In another bowl, combine name that imbues a bit of a thrill! tomato sauce, 2 cups water, brown sugar and Here now are a two flavor-filled ways to bring Worcestershire sauce, blending well, then pour the joy of this Great Depression dish into modern over top of the balls. Cover pan tightly with foil day – ENJOY!
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and bake for one hour 15 minutes. ALTERNATE COOKING METHOD: Balls can be placed in a crock pot, covered with sauce, and covered. Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours. Approximate servings per recipe: 8. Nutrition per serving: Calories 269; Fat 6g; Sodium 480 mg; Potassium 729 mg; Carbohydrates 24g; Fiber 2g; Sugars 9g; Protein 28g.
Braised Porcupine Balls 1 1/2 pounds ground meat 1 egg 1/2 cup Instant Rice 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons Avocado oil 1 can tomato soup 1 cup chicken broth In a large bowl, combine meat, egg, rice, salt and pepper. Shape into 2-inch balls. In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and wait until oil gets hot then start adding balls but do not overcrowd pan. Brown all sides of balls, turning with a spoon, then removing to a dish to make room for more to be browned. Once all the balls are browned, return them all to the pan. In a bowl, combine tomato soup and broth, mixing well, then pour over balls. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer one hour. Approximate servings per recipe: 8. Nutrition per serving: Calories 242; Fat 7g; Sodium 480 mg; Potassium 496 mg; Carbohydrates 15g; Fiber 1g; Sugars 3g; Protein 28g.
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ECHO Races winners for March 9 were (front row, from left) are Reece won second place in B-Class compitition. Kasen won third place and Gavin took home the B-Class championship. All three of these B-Class ECHO drivers were first time winners. Kaitlyn (back row, from left) won A-Class third place, ECHO Track Official Matt Snell, Evan, who won second place, and James won the A-Class Championship. Photo provided Those present were, Kitty Lou Baer, M a r t h a Chamberlain, Helen Dawes, Alma DeVore, Mary Earle, Donna Harman, Carla Krom, Doris Mattern, Pat McNabney, Janet Warnock, Eileen Weck, Hilda Wilcox, and Donna Yentes. The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports was given from November, which was the last regular meeting. A thank you card was received
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from Cassidy Miller who thanked the Guild for letting her share her story of her battle with cancer. Other thank you cards and notes were from Valerie Wilcox for the Guild’s donation for the Christmas dinner that she served at her “Little Chapel” in Roann and a thank you from Tri Kappa for the donation to the Christmas Gift Lift for nursing home residents who otherwise would not have had gifts. The Guild will be purchasing blinds and seasonal floral arrangements for the Church’s sanctuary. If anyone would like to contribute to any of these additions to beautify our church, please contact Kitty Baer. Kitty Baer gave a lesson on “getting rid of clutter in our lives.” After the meeting the ladies worked in the new kitchen to finish cleaning and to put all the dishes and other items into the cabinets. There were many helping hands working together to make it an easy process. Light refreshments followed. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: Alma Devore, Philip and Jan Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Helen Dawes, Eileen Weck, Tom and Joyce
Willcox, Pat McNabney, and Doris Mattern met for breakfast at Bob Evens in Wabash on March 13. All subjects concerning the Urbana community and families are discussed . They meet every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. and anyone is welcome to join the group. THE URBANA LIONS Club is still looking to purchase a well maintained mower with a large mowing deck and needs to have a zero turn radius. If you know of a good used mower or would like to make a donation towards the purchase of such a mower or you would like to help the club with the mowing of the ballpark this Spring and Summer, please contact Lion President Luke Hunt 260-7749300. This is just a reminder that March 23, there will be a District 25G Lion’s meeting / breakfast at the Urbana Community Building 9 a.m. – noon. PRAYER CONCERNS: Jeff Warnock, Emma Warnock, Bryan LaFernay, Darla Eads and John Eltzroth. Darla Eads is now at Kindred Hospital, 730 W. Market St. Lima, Ohio 45801. Darl Hall is 7129 Lockerbie Drive Indianapolis, IN 46214. His testing is complete and Darl and family are waiting on the doctor’s decision about the liver transplant. If you have someone you would like to add to the prayer concern list, you can contact me at (260)7743665 or drop me an email at pinkynova71@hotmail.com.