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A Wabash woman is facing a felony charge following a recent Indiana State Police investigation. According to a news release from the ISP, the woman, Emma Moore, 22, Wabash, was arrested on a warrant alleging a charge of felony neglect of a dependent. The warrant was served Keesia Dacuba, an O.J. Neighbours third grade student dressed as a Navajo Native American, watches as the second by officers from the Wabash grade students go by at the 29th annual 1800s Reenactment. O.J. Neighbours hosted the annual event on Thursday, Sept. County Sheriff ’s 14. Photo by Emma Rausch Department, to Moore, at the Wabash County Jail where she is currently EMMA MOORE incarcerated from a previous arrest. ISP Detective Josh Maller started an investigation By Emma Rausch around teepees and in the school’s preparing for reenactment,” Miller on Aug. 9, 2017, after receiving information from the emma@thepaperofwabash.com pioneer village to educate their told The Paper of Wabash County. (continued on page 5) friends and family on livelihood of “They start researching, they start Youth fur traders, blacksmiths and pioneers and Native Americans. writing speeches and so I think the hunters spoke to locals about their O.J. students have been learning biggest thing (about the event) is just wares at O.J. Neighbours Elementary and preparing for the annual event their excitement in sharing what School on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the since starting school in August, they’ve learned and it’s truly per29th annual 1800s Re-enactment. according to Danielle Miller, princi- formed.” Children grades kindergarten pal. Since 1988, the re-enactment has through fourth grade gathered “As soon as school starts, we start (continued on page 4) By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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WACT to present ‘Addams Family’ By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com They’re creepy and they’re kooky and they’re coming to the Wabash for three days of performances starting Friday, Sept. 22. Wabash Area Community Theater (WACT) presents “The Addams Family,” a comedic musical filled romance, dark humor and a cast of local actors and actresses. The Addams family, originally onepanel gag cartoons that debuted in the 1930s before being adapted into a television show and several movies, is a satirical inversion of the ideal 20th-

century American family: wealthy, yet unconventionally captivated by all things macabre, seemingly unaware of their abnormal livelihood. Directed by Marilyn Sexton Mason, audience members are advised to expect the unexpected with this musical production, according to Casey Reaves and Madison Miller, who take on the roles of husband and wife Gomez and Morticia, respectively. “Everyone knows the name, the Addams family,” Reaves told The Paper of Wabash County. “Everyone knows what kind of characters they are, but I do like how (the musical) is

more of a modern story. It’s more up to date.” “It stays true to the characters,” Todd Dazey, who portrays Fester, added. “Yeah and it’s adding onto the story,” Miller said. “Wednesday’s older, Pugsley is older and so their story continues on what was in the ‘90s films. It’s not the little girl that you’re used to, but you’re still, ‘That’s Wednesday because that’s how she was raised and Morticia is still Morticia.’” While the Addamses are an atypical family, in the musical, they will be (continued on page 5)

A Wabash County businessman has entered the 2018 race for Wabash County sheriff. Glenn Butcher, owner of Bass & Bucks, announced Wednesday, Sept. 13, that he is seeking the Republican nomination for sheriff in the 2018 Primary Election. He said he believes his more than 30 years of business experience will be a benefit in the post. “I bring to the table my GLENN BUTCHER belief in God, family values and respect for our Constitution with honesty and integrity,” he said in a press release. “I am a great supporter of private (continued on page 6)

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A new display has opened in the Wabash County Historical Museum’s Parkview Wabash Education Center. The Big Blue Blocks exhibit opened on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

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block play on a largerthan-life-size scale that encourage kids to play together in groups and have more fun. Children can enjoy a variety of play patterns including construction, pretend play, role-playing and inventing their own games. The blocks are meant to inspire children to design their own inventions, environments and activities, according to officials. “We have had our eyes on Big Blue Blocks for quite some time now and it is exciting that our Museum now has a set of our own to share with our community,” Museum Associate Director Shelby McLaughlin said. “These blocks are typically only

offered in larger cities and we feel honored here at the Wabash County Historical Museum to have a set of our own.” “I’ve been wanting to add kind of a STEM-based activity up here,” Museum Executive Director Mitch Figert told The Paper of Wabash County. He first saw the Big Blue Blocks, made by Imagination Station, at the Boston Children’s Museum. “The entire set is about $10,000,” Figert said. “So we knew if we were going to do this, we needed to find a partner that would come along and support this.” Subaru of Indiana Automotive was interested in what the local museum has done to

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promote education in the past, so museum officials presented the idea for the blocks to the car company’s board of directors. “(Subaru’s) board of directors got very excited about it,” Figert said. “They agreed to finance the project, to provide the $10,000 to fund the

project.” Youngsters from the First United Methodist Church’s Wesley Academy preschool class attended the opening and were the first group to try out the blocks. “What we hope this does is we want the kids, especially preschool age, to come and get engaged with the museum,” Figert said. “They’re learning things like critical thinking, creative play and team work.” By locating the blocks in the Parkview Wabash Education Center, he continued, the children also are learning about local history, via the replica canal boat in the center, as well as the murals on the wall.”

In addition to the blocks located at the museum, Figert said a set will be available for local agencies to borrow. “Elementary school teachers, preschools and daycares can request and use them at their sites because we realize it’s not always practical to bring a class here to the museum,” he said. Anyone interested in borrowing the blocks should contact McLaughlin at 260563-9070, Ext. 1285. Prior to playing with the blocks, Wesley Academy students had a snack of blue cupcakes and juice while watching a puppet demonstration put on by the Wabash Carnegie Public Library’s staff.

P.E.O. has September meeting Article provided T h e September meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BY was at the home of Beth Perkins on Sept. 11. Perkins and Mary Kramer were hostesses. P r e s i d e n t Perkins read the “Summer IN the Know” letter from the state president updating members on official P.E.O. business. Anne Curless reported on the

Scholars Award Scholarship, Sue Gray reported on the Educational Loan Fund, and Maggie Wimberly reported on the STAR Scholarship. Karen Huber and Muriel Morrison are hosting the next business meeting on Oct. 9 at Miller’s Merry Manor. Maggie Wimberly will give the program. The next social meeting is Oct. 23 with details to follow.

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City gets update on state of Wabash schools By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash City Schools are working hard to prepare its students for the future, no matter what road in life they may take. That was the word Monday, Sept. 11, when City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan gave the Wabash City Council a State of the School report. This is the first time Callahan has given such a report to the Council, which appoints Wabash City Schools board members. The last recession cost Americans 12

million jobs, Callahan noted. Since then, 11.7 million jobs have returned, he continued. Of those jobs, only 80,000 were available to those with a high school diploma or less. “So, we need to take educational attainment beyond high school,” Callahan said. “That does not mean we we’re talking about is four-year degrees for everybody. It also means trade schools. “We take field trips to the steamfitters and pipefitters union. We go to the carpenters union in Warsaw. “When you come to us to talk about college, it’s not Purdue

for all.” Four year degrees are not for all, Callahan said. “But everyone needs some type of certification,” he said. “High school diplomas, in general, are not going to cut it and allow people to be competitive.” One way Wabash City Schools is preparing students for the future is by the use of pathways of study. There will be five pathways, Callahan said: computer sciences, engineering, health science, professional studies and liberal arts. “We want every kid to choose a pathway,”

he said. “That doesn’t mean they’re stuck in the pathway. But we don’t want a kid showing up at Purdue and say, ‘Hello, I’m here,’ and $20,000 later realize it’s not for them.” The pathways are expected to begin with freshmen and eighth grade students next school year. Callahan also pointed out several accomplishments the district has been a part of. For example, Wabash County, through the Wabash County Promise program, leads the State of Indiana in students who have 529 college saving

Likewise, there has been an increase in student participation in sports, with 40 percent involved in at least one fall sports. In addition, the number of clubs are up, with 22 being available for students to participate in. Of course, he said, none of these things

accounts. Also, Wabash City Schools leads the state with the number of students taking the SAT test. On Oct. 11, freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT test, while seniors will take the SAT. Traditionally, he said, “whoever shows up at the guidance department and pays $70” can take the test. “What we are doing,” Callahan said, “is saying ‘You’re all in.’ What we do for our best, we’re going to do for the rest.” Other highlights in the district, he said, is an increased enrollment for the second straight year.

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offered Wabash a unique opportunity of “authentic,” hands-on learning from youth excited to share their knowledge with adults, she continued. “That’s the biggest piece of this, that it’s a true performance before an audience and (the students) want to do well for them and they enjoy it,” Miller added. “I always get positive feedback from parents, like ‘thank you for doing this.’ It is a lot of work and it’s 100 percent worth it to see the interaction of

Nickita Judy (left) strums an Appalachian dulcimer while Jacob Johnson plays with a limberjack toy, also known as a jig doll, during the O.J. Neighbours 1800s reenactment. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Chase King, third grade, demonstrates how to use a bow and arrow while portraying Miami Native American life at the 29th annual reenactment. Photo by Emma Rausch Overall, Thursday’s turnout for parents and family members supporting the youth was “great,” according to Cyndi Parman, reenactment volunteer greeter. “People love to see their kids perform,” Karyl Kirk, Title 1 teacher and greeter, said. “That’s why we have such big crowds.” “I’ve asked several (people) if they’ve enjoyed it and every one of them has had a positive remark,”

Parman added. “Also, we’ve had people from other schools come to visit …” “To observe and come learn from us too,” Kirk continued. Now in its 29th consecutive year, the event has grown, according to Miller, who has witnessed it firsthand. “It has grown tremendously,” Miller said. “This is actually my 22nd year (at the reenactment). I started here 22 years ago and I was a teacher and did

reenactment. So I’ve seen it grow 22 of the 29 years and we have added multiple dwellings. We’ve added other Native American tribes, we added the church, the blacksmith, the mercantile and we also added the homestead in the back. “So we’ve just continued to grow and, each year, we try to brainstorm what else could we do? So I just see us growing more and more.”

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WACT to present ‘Addams Family’ facing a challenge every family eventually confront, children growing up. Wednesday, portrayed by Charity Rankin, has fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a “normal” family and seemingly throwing out the Addams family standards. “The Addams family is not that much different from your family,” Dazey said. “We go through the problems that every parent and child go through,” Reaves added. “Everyone has their own family struggles and there are different ways of getting out of them.” “There are different situations, different milestones that families go through and how they deal with them,” Miller said, “ and this (musical) is just how the Addams family deals with their milestones.” Dazey’s character, Fester, known as Gomez’s loveable, crazy brother, narrates the story, determined to assist Wednesday with her romantic endeavors. “I think Fester is love-struck and you find that out, but because he is, he wants everybody’s love story to succeed,” Dazey said. “And so he pushes hard to make sure that happens. … The feeling I got from it

when I was reading through the script was that he’s part bumbling idiot, part (determined) uncle.” The show is full of laughs and fun, he added. “I’ve been with WACT for more than 20 years and I’ve never had this much fun,” Dazey said. Reaves, Miller and Dazey noted that they would rank the musical PG13, noting that there are some mature jokes in the dialogue. “It is a family friendly show in that it is a family and you will see the typical family dynamics,” Miller said, “but there are some jokes, there are some things that may not be, but there’s so much going on, you’re not going to be worried about that.” “And I think the PG13 part, some of that is going to go right over people’s heads,” Dazey added. “And also the jokes and quips are there to be just that, jokes and quips,” Reaves said. “It doesn’t take anything away from the bigger picture of the story about parents letting their child go and grow up and children finding out who they want to be and falling in love, all the important aspects that make the show seem so memorable.” “Don’t be deterred

by (the jokes),” Miller continued. Reaves, Miller and Dazey along with other WACT officials encourage families to come meet the Addams family. “I would ask them (those considering seeing the show), ‘What’s your family like at home? Behind closed doors, that isn’t really seen,’” Miller said. “This is kind of the Addams family behind closed doors. We’re opening our doors to you so you can see all the chaos we go through and see that that’s normal, but it’s normal. What’s normal? Welcome to our normal.” The show “is amazing,” Miller later added. “There are so many hardworking people in this show. We’re a family on stage and off.”

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Director Sexton Mason told The Paper “the show has provided some much needed laughter during a rather heavy time in our world right now.”

Casey Reaves and Madison Miller wave to the Roann parade crowd from the Wabash Area Community Theater float. Reaves portrays Gomez and Miller is Morticia in the upcoming WACT production of “The Addams Family.” Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Casey Reaves (right) kisses Madison Miller’s hands while the pair act out a scene as Gomez and Morticia Addams in the WACT production of “The Addams Family.” The show’s performances start Friday, Sept. 22, and will continue through Sunday, Sept. 24. Photo by Emma Rausch

Woman faces neglect charge ...continued from the front page Wabash County Division of the Indiana Department of Child Services (WCDCS) that a 6week-old Wabash boy had possibly been neglected. Maller’s investigation revealed that after taking a drug screen, the boy had allegedly tested positive for heroin and morphine. According to a doctor from the Indiana State Department of Toxicology, the only way for a child to inadvertently get a metabolite of heroin in their system would be to ingest it orally or breathe in the powder. Maller was able to develop probable cause and was issued a warrant for Moore’s

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“I think people coming to the show need to come in the frame of mind of just having an enjoyable evening of musical theater, being open to just laughing and having a sense of humor and having just light fun,” she said. “It’s been an absolute pleasure (directing). This is a really great cast to work with. WACT is a wonderful organization that I enjoy being affiliated with and my hope for the audience is that they see the value in all the work that the volunteers of WACT put in and that they appreciate the very hard work that the

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Butcher enters sheriff’s race property rights, and the safety and security of Wabash County residents.” Butcher, in an interview with The Paper of Wabash County, said he has been thinking about running for about one year. “My wife and I were the only ones who knew,” he said. He said his decision to run was prompted by com-

ments he heard from members of different law enforcement agencies about how they would run a department. “By no means are we saying what we have now isn’t running smoothly or that I have a problem with it,” Butcher said. “I just feel I can do better.” He believes his more than 30 years of business experience

will be a great benefit to the office. “A lot of people don’t realize, but the first role of a sheriff is as an administrator,” Butcher said. “They don’t go out and arrest people. They’re there to run that jail the most efficient and the best way possible.” He admits that he has no background in law enforcement, but doesn’t believe that would pose a problem if elected. “Once the voters realize that a sheriff does not have to have that, that the sheriff ’s department is indeed a business and it should be ran like a business, they’ll keep a more open mind,” Butcher said. “They need to keep in mind that we elect a president every four years. He’s the commander in chief of our military. Has our president now served one day in the armed

forces? No.” He said as an administrator he would put the best people possible on the job to make the department run smoothly. “I’m not here to reinvent the wheel,” Butcher said. “I’m not going ever to say anything negative about the other candidates. They can say what they want to, but my message and agenda is between the voters and me. I just want everyone to keep an open mind.” The opioids epidemic is one of the biggest problems facing the county,

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Butcher believes. “We can tackle it with forfeiture of real property and vehicles,” he said in his release. “Once found guilty, (the person’s) property will be sold and half the money will go to the new jail fund and half will go to the drug treatment programs … Let those in the drug trafficking business know they are not welcome in Wabash County. He also would like to create weekly law enforcement meetings with surrounding departments to share information and trends.

He also plans to “establish a coalition made up of public health, safety, religious education and political personnel to address the ever changing needs of our county. The coalition would be used to combat any concerns the public might have and serve as the people’s voice to move that concern forward to the appropriate venue.” Butcher said he would also like to have public forums and monthly meetings in the county’s various townships to allow public input, and to add additional

reserve deputies, giving merit deputies more time to work cases. “I will start touring Wabash County by meeting with different churches, civic organizations and at town halls to answer questions, give further details about my agenda and to listen to concerns,” Butcher said in the release. “If you would like me to speak to your group, please feel free to contact me. I am approachable. I will stand with you and do what I say. Everything I do is, I do 100 percent.”

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Wabash High School announced its king and queen candidates for the Apache homecoming football game against North Miami on Friday, Sept. 29. This year’s candidates are (from left) Zoe Denney, Cody Beeks, Bailey Yoakum, Austin Wieland, Abony Petty, John Stewart, Morgan Owens, Trace Goodwin, Kenda Mullen, Noah Cressell, Alexis Hartley and (not pictured) Blakely Jones. The Apache homecoming parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. with kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday. Photo by Emma Rausch

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Watch for slow-moving harvest vehicles From the Indiana Department of Agriculture

INDIANAPOLIS – Be Alert. Slow Down. Share the Road. That’s the important safety message coming from several state agencies, who are urging motorists to watch out for slowmoving farm equipment this harvest season. “There are 57,700 farming operations in Indiana and more than 14 million acres of farmland,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “It’s important for all motorists, especially those that live in rural areas, to take their time and drive carefully around slow-moving farm equipment. This harvest season, our goal is to make sure that every Hoosier reaches their destination safely and with plenty of time to

spare.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, farm equipment vehicles (other than trucks) were involved in 87 fatal crashes across the nation. In addition, a survey conducted by the Census Bureau claims that while less than 20 percent of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, more than half of all traffic fatalities nationwide occurred in those parts. “Harvesting crops, hauling grain or transporting other agricultural products makes this a busy time of the year for rural Indiana,” said Ted McKinney, Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director. “Farmers on roadways are going to and from work just like everyone else, and far too often incidents

occur that could’ve been avoided if people just exercised a little caution, courtesy and common sense.” The following list includes several safety tips for motorists approaching large farm equipment: Be alert. The red triangle on the back of an implement, farm machinery or other vehicle indicates a slow-moving vehicle (under 25 mph). Be patient. It only takes five seconds for a motorist driving 55 mph to close a gap the length of a football field when approaching a tractor moving at 15 mph. Avoid tailgating, as some farm equipment might have to make sudden stops along the road. Share the Road. Farm equipment is wide, sometimes taking up most of the roadway, so be careful and slow down when passing.

Do not try to pass a slow-moving vehicle on the left without ensuring that the vehicle is not planning a left turn. It may appear that the driver is pulling over for you to pass when it is actually preparing to turn. You will drive right into its path, endangering yourself and the farmer. Do not pass if you are in a designated “No Passing Zone” or within 100 feet of any intersection, railroad grade crossing, bridge, elevation structure, or tunnel. “Being prepared is a great way to avoid the tragedy and expense of a collision with farm equipment,” said Indiana Department of Homeland Security Executive Director Bryan Langley. “Allow plenty of time to get to your destination, be aware of alternate routes and avoid dis-

State Museum to honor veterans with display By The Paper staff

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is seeking photo submissions of current and former service members for the annual “Heroes from the Heartland” display. The project recognizes Indiana’s faces of valor by showcasing the images in a large photo display and Facebook gallery. The submission period for photos runs until Oct. 14. Heroes from the Heartland will be on display in one of the museum’s public spaces and on the museum Facebook page from Nov. 1 through 11. Veterans will also receive free admission to the museum from Nov. 1 through 11. “The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is proud once again to honor Indiana service members with our Heroes from the Heartland display,” said Katelyn Coyne, gallery and public programs developer for the museum. “Now in its 10th year, “Heroes from the Heartland” highlights the contributions of Hoosiers to both Indiana’s and America’s military history.” Photo submission requirements are as

follows: High-quality photo (at least 300 dpi, or dots per inch) of a current or former service member Service member’s name Dates of service Branch of service Indiana hometown Submitter’s name Service member’s story in a few paragraphs (optional) Collection dates: Sept. 4 through Oct. 14 Send photos to ISMVeterans@indianamuseum.org

Please note that any photos mailed to the Indiana State Museum will be included in the display but will not be returned. Please do not send any original photos. The museum cannot return hard copies submitted for this project. By submitting a photo, you are giving the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites permission to display and share your photo online and with the media.

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M c G u i n n e s s , Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Transportation. “Hoosiers should be prepared to encounter slow-moving farm vehicles, especially on rural, two-lane roads now through November.” By state law, farm equipment must have the nationally designated slow-moving vehicle sign – a red triangle-shaped reflector – to warn oncoming drivers that their equipment is on

the road. These vehicles often travel at speeds no higher than 25 mph. Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter said, “It’s easy to take for granted the food we want is always at the grocery store.” Carter continued, “So when you see farmers out working and moving from field to field, be patient as they work to harvest the food and grain needed to help feed our communities and the world.”

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PARADE WINNERS: Out-of-town Commercial: 1st Kids First Childcare, 2nd Kerlins Motor Company, Local Commercial: 1st

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Tractors Before 1960: 1st Ryan Layman 1950 Farmall, 2nd John West 1955 JD 60. Trucks-Semis: 1st Krom Farms. Horseback-Single: Sunrise Stables, Cahrlie Ann. Out-ofTown NonCommercial: 1st Wabash County Special Olympics, 2nd Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. Local NonCommercial: 1st Northfield High School Cheerleaders. Antique Cars – 1960 and Later: 1st Stout’s 1970 Chevelle, 2nd Lions Club 1972 442 Olds. Antique Tractors 1960 and Later: 1st Ryan Layman 1977 Farmall

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666. Fire Trucks: 1st Roann Fire Department No.804, 2nd Urbana Fire Department #901. Horseback- Group: 1st Culver Academies Mounted Guard. Novelty: 1st Miami Nation, 2nd Wabash Area Community Theater. Best Over

It was a beautiful day for the Roann Covered Bridge Festival Parade. Winning Best Over All and 1st place in Out-of-Town Commercial; Kids First Childcare. Photo by Joseph Slacian All: Kids First Childcare. THIS YEAR’S Great Eel River Duck Race saw the ducks remain in a tight pack as they headed for the Stockdale Dam. With none breaking away from the pack, a close finish was certain. Winners for 2017: 1st Cindy Flanagan No.29, Wabash, 2nd Kevin Cordes No.408, Roann, and 3rd Chance Fouts 161, Spring Branch, Texas. OTHER FESTIVAL RESULTS: E u c h r e Tour nament:1st place-Russ Davidson, 2nd place -Joyce Day, 3rd place-Dewayne Day, 4th place-Larry Hively, Most LonesSteve Sutton. Mud V o l l e y b a l l Tournament: Adult division: Winning Team: Off in the Woods - Participants:

Mindy Dixson, Chris Dixson, Amber Archer, Heather Tucker, Chad Miller, and Janell Miller. Youth division: Winning Team: Mud Spikers - Participants: Cassie Bolton, Lace Blocher, Dakota France, Trevor Burnsworth, Justin Sammons, and Roger Red. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Roann’s Community Heritage is again sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 2 at the Community Building in Roann. The group is currently looking for crafters who would like a space for this event. If interested, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765998-2863. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: The library will hold their

Holiday Open House on Dec. 2, from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. This year’s theme is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The library will also hold their December used book sale that same weekend, beginning on Friday Dec. 1 during regular library hours. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Trina Hickert, Brandon D. McKillip, Andy Tyler, Luke Hemingway, Haiden McWhirt, Amy Powell, Kathie Grandstaff, Richie Skeels, Daniele Rogers, Austin Barker, Dustin Ross, Brett Williams, Tonya Hoppes, Amy Hoppes, John I. Schuler, and Mike Pell. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. (continued on page 9)

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Urbana Lions Club members met at the home of Marvin and Mary Ann Mast for their first meeting of the 2017-18 Lions year. Following a welcome by Marvin Mast and the invocation by Lion President Luke Hunt, the following members enjoyed a carry-in meal: Joe Adams, Eldon Biehl, Claudia Rosen, Claud and Linda Newcomb, Ron and Shirley Anderson, Ike and Gloria Binkerd, Michael and Bonita Snell, Luke and Darlene Hunt, Denny and LuAnn Craft, Max and Nancy Chamberlain, John and Judy Eltzroth, Jerry and Lana Long, and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast. I n c o m i n g President Luke Hunt held a short business meeting. He opened with an observation about clubs and groups in general. Each organization has three groups of people. One group is the “innovators”. They are the people who are dreamers and the catalyst for starting new projects. Then there are the “maintainers”. These are the members who keep the organization’s projects going. The third group are the “inhibitors.” They question everything that is proposed and although it would seem they do not serve a good function, they do in that they bring everything “back in line.” For a club to get things done it takes all three groups. President Hunt outlined some possible programs for the Urbana Lions to do in the coming Lions year. Thanks to Bonita Snell for preparing the meat, to the Masts for opening their home, and to all who helped make the first meeting a very enjoyable evening. YOKE PARISH WOMEN’S GUILD

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held its September meeting at the parsonage. President Marsha Wade opened the meeting with prayer. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were given by Nancy Anderson and Eileen Weck. Roll call was “how long have you been a member/attendee of the church?” In old business members were reminded of donating cleaning supplies/paper products for the church. In new business members were given new booklets for the 2017/2018 year made by Mrs. Wade. Plans for Christmas were discussed. Mrs. Wade passed out flyers about the Oct. 14 craft session “decorate a skate” which will be held at the Urbana parsonage at 122 State Road 13 at 11 a.m. Pat Hartley gave a lesson based on Exodus Chapter 3 with God asking Moses to lead the Israelites from their exile in Egypt and Moses not feeling qualified. The point of her lesson was that God used/uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. When God asks us to do something, he is more interested in our willingness than our talents as He will equip us for what we have been asked to do. Mrs. Wade closed by reading from “Savor The Moment” with suggestions on how to take time to connect with God such as shutting down phones, reading a chapter of Psalms a day, pray

with faith, take a walk alone and be aware of what is around you, and take a deep breath and think of how God has blessed us. Pat Hartley and Marsha Wade served refreshments to Janet Warnock, Linda Newcomb, Brenda Eads, Doris Mattern, Mary Earle, Hilda Wilcox, Alma DeVore, Eileen Weck, Nancy Anderson, and Carla Krom. The Oct. 9 meeting will be at the home of Hilda Wilcox. URBANA CORRESPONDENT NEEDED IN NOVEMBER: If someone would like to become the Urbana area news correspondent, please let Editor Joe Slacian know. WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Sept. 8 were Kierra Wilson and Trinity Bever who were nominated by Mrs. Bever for helping put bus windows up without being asked, Hannah Wilson who was nominated by Mrs. Mast for helping with morning announcement, and Layne Denton who was nominated by Ms. Haupert for being very polite and helpful with a math partner as they worked together to solve problems. U P C O M I N G SHARP CREEK DATES: Sept. 19 – Picture Day; Sept. 25 to 29 – College Go Week. Sept. 25 – Fourth grade will visit Heartland Career Center. Sept. 26 – Fourth grade Ag Day from 12 to 3 at the Wabash fairgrounds. Sept. 28 – Sixth grade students will visit Manchester University. Oct. 5 – Steve Seskin will visit all music classes and give an assembly program in the afternoon. Oct. 6 – end of first quarter. Oct. 12 – eLearning Day 1. Oct. 12 – Parent/Teacher conferences begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 13 – Fourth

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Grade Battle of 1812 trip. Oct. 18 – Grandparent’s Day – visitations for lunch/recess. URBANA YOKE PARISH DATES: Beth Moore Women’s Bible study is meeting each Wednesday from 6:30 t 8:30 in the East church (Grace) lounge from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. the Men’s Group will meet in the Parish Hall. PRAYER CONCERNS: Lowell Karns was in the hospital for a short time and is now at Wellbrooke. Lowell (and the entire family) would appreciate your prayers as well as cards and/or notes of encouragement. Lowell also has a birthday on Sept. 23. His address is 20 John Kissinger Drive, Wabash, IN 46992. Urbana graduate Annette (Radabaugh) Eiler is having a rough time as she finished her radiation treatments and is now doing chemotherapy. She would love to have cards and/or notes or phone calls to help brighten her day. Her

address is North 4198 Rangeline Road, Huntington, IN 46750. Her phone numbers are 260-3567333 or 260-358-7798. Please continue to remember Larry Urschel, Johnathan Fawley, Esther Wagner, Glen Summers, Nancy and Harold Christie, and Jane Winebrenner. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on Sept. 13: Carol Layne, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, Eileen Weck, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Max and Ruth Reed, John and Darla Eads, and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast. B I R T H D AY S : Sept. 22 – May Snyder, Matthew and Zachary Campbell. Sept. 23 – Deloris Benson, Adriane Leland, Kaylee Carpenter. Lowell Karns, Torina Runkel. Sept. 27 – Lenore Krom. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.c om or by calling 260377-9475.

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Harvest Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Market Square in North Manchester. Sponsored by the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce the event featured craft and food vendors, music, pumpkins, Petting Farm, Cow Milking Contest, activities and much more! Visit the N.M. Chamber website at w w w. n m a n c h e s t e r chamber.com or our Facebook page for more information. BENEFIT DINNER FOR MISSIONS: Free will donation Chicken

Noodle Dinner at South Pleasant United Methodist Church on Sept. 23, 2017 from 4 – 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to various mission projects. Enjoy a great meal while it lasts. SPUMC is located 2 miles south of Silver Lake on State Road 15. Any questions call Lisa at 765-239-1503. SPARTANS OPEN SEASON: The Manchester University Spartan football team will have its opening home game on Sept. 23, 2017. Once again, the HCAC is participating in the Samaritan’s Feet project, a project

focused on giving new shoes to children in need. At the Spartan v. MSJ game, collection boxes for monetary donations and new shoes will be available. Your donation, no matter how large, is an important one! Go, Spartans! ‘ECHOES OF THE ANCESTORS’ concert will be held on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in Wine Recital Hall, M a n c h e s t e r University. Presented by the Manchester U n i v e r s i t y Department of Music presents “Echoes of

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the Ancestors” by The Phil Schurger Group is free and open to the public. The Echoes performance is the expression of Schurger’s dynamic journey through 10 years of meditative and musical process. He has honed his skills as a composer to act effortlessly as a conduit of force and form. Schurger holds bachelors and master’s degrees in music from Northern Illinois University, where he studied with Fareed Haque. The Fort Wayne resident has been playing professionally since the age of 17. WAYNE STEPHAN RETIREMENT Open House will be held on Friday, Sept, 29 from 13 p.m. at the Street Department located north of the bridge on Wabash Road. The event is hosted be the North Manchester Street Department. CROP WALK OCT 1: The 2017 Wabash County CROP walk to be held Sunday Oct 1 at The Firehouse on Main Street in downtown North Manchester. Walkers raise funds by seeking pledges and receiving gifts from people they know, their churches and online giving and then presenting those funds the day of the event. Of the funds raise, 25 percent remain in Wabash County for two food pantries, the rest is directed to Church World Services in Elkhart Indiana. The 1.25 mile walk will travel from The Firehouse to South Mill past the Covered Bridge on South Sycamore before returning to THE

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FIREHOUSE on Main Street. For more information, or to pick up a poster and official fundraising materials please call Pastor JP Freeman 260-578-0356 or the North Manchester Indiana Congregational Christian Church 260982-2882 or drop by the church office at 310 N. Walnut Street in North Manchester to register your group. Online registration can be completed at crophungerwalk.org. We look forward to helping feed the hungry locally and globally through the 2016 WABASH County CROP WALK. CHAIRS OF HOPE AUCTION OCTOBER 7: Chairs painted by Manchester Jr/Sr High School students will be auctioned off on Saturday, Oct. 7, during the Harvest Fest activities. Larry Miller will serve as the auctioneer and all proceeds will be given to the Wabash County Cancer Society for

their work with cancer patients in Wabash County. For more information about the project, contact 260578-1398. CLUB RIOT: North Manchester First Brethren Church will host “Galactic Starveyors” Club RIOT, Kids For Christ, and ParentConnect for families with kids age 4 years through 6th grade on Oct. 4, 11 and 18 (first 3 Wednesdays) from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Families start and end together and then kids will have crafts, games, snacks, and a Bible activity while parents can meet for coffee, snacks, and conversation on parenting topics. Kids are welcome to attend even if their parents are unable to join them. Everyone meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, call 260-982-6457 or visit www.nmfbc.org. WINE & BEER TASTING EVENT: Come join us for the annual Wine and Beer Tasting at Sycamore Golf Course! The event is on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a variety of wine and beer from Monarch. Tickets are available at the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Wetzel Insurance. One ticket for $25 and couples for $40. If you have any questions contact Tate Wooding at 219-575-2538 or by email tawood-

ing2018@manchester.e du. This event is sponsored by the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce. SHEPHERD’S CENTER FALL SESSION PROGRAMS: Wednesday Mornings, Sept. 6 – Dec. 20, 2017. All programs in Town Life Center- AiL is Adventures in Learning - Programs begin at 9 a.m. except on MEDTALK days when they begin at 8:30 a.m. September programs include: Sept. 20 MEDTALK Neil Sharma, M.D. Gastroenterologist Oncologist at Parkview Cancer Institute. CURRENT EVENTS – David Swartz, U.S. State Department, Retired. Sept. 27 CURRENT EVENTS – Leonard Williams, MU Political Science Professor. AiL - Ejenobo “Jenna” Oke - MU Art Professor – “Creative Artistry” PARTING SHOTS: “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

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Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Spectacular Spiders” will take place Wednesday, Sept. 27. You and your preschooler will sing, do a spider themed craft and go on a nature hide to hunt for and observe spiders. There will be two identical programs held from 1011:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Pre-school programs are designed for pre-school aged children 2-6 and their adults. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260468-2127. Mississinewa’s Autumn Camping Weekend 1 is planned for the weekend of Oct. 6-7. There will be a recycling theme this year with “Recycle Mania!” On Friday, Oct. 6 set up and decorate your campsite (be sure to use recycled items!). Bring your filled basket for the silent auction, plus enjoy kettle corn with a movie. Participate in a variety of activities highlighting the recycling theme on Saturday, Oct. 7 including: pancake breakfast, volunteer trail work, crafts and games using recycled items, Medicine Take Back Program which will include a used sharps disposal, pets in costume, Trick-or-Treat, cooking contest, campsite judging (special trophy awarded to the best campsite decorated with recycled item!), and live music! Wow! What a weekend! To receive a registration and order form for tshirts and program passes email: Trody@dnr.in.gov or call 765-473-6528 for more information. 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.

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daily except for Tuesdays. The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are currently being adjusted and under review, once determined they will be released. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. HELP LAGRO CANAL FOUNDATION obtain funding by voting in Beacon Project Spotlight. Funds will be used to renovate historic buildings in Lagro. Go to beaconcu.org; click on Beacon Project Spotlight, “vote now”; click on “Wabash County (city of Wabash)”; click on “vote now”; click on “Lagro Canal Foundation”; scroll to bottom of page and enter email address; click on “vote”; receive “vote confirmation”. Anyone with an email address can vote daily online through Sept. 30. FIRE HYDRANTS IN LAGRO WILL BE FLUSHED during the last week of September. FRIENDS OF ST. PATRICK’S TO HOST BRAT AND FISH FRY. The annual Brat/Fish Fry to benefit the continued upkeep of Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro will be held Friday, Sept. 22 at the K of C’s/Father Petit Hall, 595 S. Huntington Street in Wabash. The event begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. Carryout’s are available. Meal consists of Brats, Fish, German Potato Salad, slaw, baked beans, and a drink. Advance tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6-12. An extra dollar is added

at the door. Children under the age of 6 eat free. For more information call Janet at 260-563-1008. AN ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH/TENDERLOIN SUPPER will happen Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. Come get your eat on! THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so

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C o m m u n i t y Building. Thank you to Cheryl Young for furnishing the snack. Do to Lions going to be at the Reenactment of 1812 on Oct 13, the veterans will not meet the

month of Oct. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Oct. Remember that they are still selling bricks, so you may honor a love one or someone you would like recognize for their service. ENDSLEY (SUNF L O W E R ) REUNION Endsley reunion took place Sept. 3 at the home of Leroy and Mari Striker. Attending were the families of Dixie Endsley Mercer, Rita Endsley Miller, and Idris Endsley Krhin. A day of food, swimming and fun was enjoyed by all. The

winner of the largest sunflower grown was Rita Miller. COOK-CRUMLEY PARK basketball goal is up and ready to enjoy. Thanks to Marvin Schlemmer and crew, Homer (Bud) Miller, Grey Houser and Ryan Barton. NOTICE Town of LaFontaine will be flushing the hydrants on Sept. 2122. S O M E R S E T LIONS CLUB will host a Euchre Event Saturday, Oct. 7. Entry fee - $10.00, Registration 5:00 pm - 5:45 p.m. Play begins at 6:00 p.m.

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Doll Club: The Doll Club sponsored by Leslie Bee will meet at Troyer Memorial Library Sept. 23 at 9:30.The lesson is how to sew on a button; craft will be making a small Teddy Bear for your doll. It is essential to know how many will attend so preparation for the craft can be completed. Call Gaya or Marsha today. The girls made beach towels for their dolls at the last meeting. Photo provided Location: Somerset C o m m u n i t y Building, Come for an evening of cards and fun! Cash Prizes For: Most Lones, High Score, Second High Score. Soft drink, hot dogs, and cookies available for a donation proceeds to support Somerset projects. L A F O N TA I N E /LIBERTY FIRE DEPT will host an All You Can Pancake and Sausage breakfast to raise money to help cover gear expenses on Oct. 14 from 5 – 11 a.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e Christian Church. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will be at the 1812 Reenactment on Oct. 13, 14, and 15 at

booths 2 and 3. We will be selling Ham and beans, cornbread, tea, at booth 3, Sugar (Kettle) Corn at booth 2. So be sure and mark your calendar so you can come and enjoy this place and support all the vendors. There are several nonprofit organizations that have booths there. There is a lot to see and enjoy. So be sure and come out and spend the day. HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY George and Rosemary Barnes Sept. 11 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marjorie Jones Sept. 21, Terry Summers Sept. 22, Jerry Moser, Sandra

Weaver Sept. 23, Connie Crump, Lois Templeton Sept. 24, Penny Finch, Larry Robinson, Rick Treber Sept. 25, Lori Brane Sept. 27 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Dave and Evelyn Compton, Jerry and Ruth Moser, Sept. 23, Gerald and Janet Miller Sept. 27 WORDS OF WISDOM “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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Model of Roann bridge on display at Town Hall By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

ROANN – A “diamond in the rough” that has been kept in a Roann garage for 25 years is now on permanent display at the Town Hall. In 1992, Roann resident Jim Huffman spent the first six months of his retirement creating a replica of the Roann Covered Bridge. Made out of old pine, the model bridge, which stands about 2 1/2-feet tall and about 5-feet long, was donated to the town about two months ago. It originally sat atop a counter until a table was built by

J&K Woodworking in North Manchester. “I told them it was a piece of art and I want to make sure we display it like a piece of art,” Roann ClerkTreasurer Bob Ferguson said. “That’s why we put the mirror underneath so they could look up and see all the intricate details in it.” Huffman retired from the former Container Corp. of America. “When I retired from Container, they gave me a band saw, and that’s what I cut it out with,” he said. “I can’t remember the date (he started working on the bridge), but it had just been restored. I just retired

and needed something to do. “I (made) a lot of trips back and forth down there (to the bridge), looking.” Huffman would trek to the bridge, sketching portions of the structure he was working on at the time. He even went beneath the bridge to sketch the supports underneath. The work under the bridge is visible via the mirror placed in the table on which it now stands. The Roann Covered Bridge was built in 1877, the fourth such bridge to stand at the site. Floods washed the first two away, while construction stopped on the third

Jim Huffman shows off the model of the Roann Covered Bridge, which is now on display at the Roann Town Hall.

when the county ran out of funding. In September 1990, the bridge was destroyed by fire, and the Wabash County Commissioners

agreed to rebuild the structure, and it reopened in the early 1990s. Huffman was out of town the night the bridge burned. “It was a pretty sad event,” he said. “I spent some time watching them when they restored it. It made me feel good when it was reopened.” After being stored in Huffman’s garage for 25 years, he decided it was time to donate it to the town. “It was sitting in the garage,” he said. “It was really in the

way, but I thought, really maybe the town would like to have it. I came over and talked to Bob and he jumped right on it. “He was more enthused about it than I was.” Ferguson said the reaction of the Roann residents have been nothing but positive. “They just think it is gorgeous,” he said. “So many people have come in and they are in awe of it. When Jim brought it in, I was over the top. I knew we could give it a home. “The people, when

they come in, just go, ‘Wow.’ It’s one of those diamonds that’s been hiding in the rough.” The bridge has been on public display just once before. In 1993, Huffman entered the model in the Roann Covered Bridge Festival’s craft show. “I won grand prize,” he said. “That’s the only time it’s been on display.” Ferguson said, “We hope that Jim feels like we gave it the respect we should. It’s a gorgeous piece of art.”

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A mirror was placed on a table on which the model rests upon to show off the intricacy of its bottom. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Honeywell Pool attendance down in ‘17 By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Attendance at the Honeywell Pool was down this summer from 2016. Last summer, 18,037 people visited the pool, compared to 14,790 this year, according to figures released to the Wabash Park Board by Park Superintendent Adam Hall. Several factors play into the drop of more than 3,200 people, Hall told The Paper of Wabash County. One thing causing the drop, he said, was the fact the pool had to close one day to make repairs.

“We did shut down one day, a Sunday, to replace a pool motor, and were up and running first thing Monday,” he said. Perhaps a bigger factor in the decrease, he noted, was the weather this past summer. “There were multiple days of opening later and closing earlier because of poor weather,” Hall said. “If the pool opened later due to bad weather, then there was a noticeable drop in attendance that day. The 2016 season had only a few days of weather shutting the pool down early.” Another major factor, he believes, is the early start to the

school year. Classes began on Aug. 9, while the pool closed Aug. 6. “The pool closes around the time that the schools start,” Hall said, noting there are several reasons for the closure. “Two of my three managers are teachers, and once school starts they are no available during the day to manager the pool,” he continued. “The same goes toward the lifeguards. Many of the guards are still in high school and are involved with sports. This significantly reduces the number of available lifeguards.” Last summer, the city experimented with opening the pool

from 4:30-7 p.m. during the day and during regular hours on the weekend. “There was still very little attendance,” Hall said. Closing early in August was perhaps the major factor in lower attendance, the numbers show. In August this year, according to the numbers Hall released, 301 people visited the pool. Last year, 3,260 people were there in August. The drop in numbers, likewise, caused a decrease in revenue. In 2016, $22,208.50 came in to city coffers through pool revenue. This year, $19,775.25, or $2,433.25 less than last year.

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Mayor makes several proclamations By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Two special events were honored when the Wabash City Council met on Monday, Sept. 11. Mayor Scott Long declared the month of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In 2016, the proclamation noted, the Wabash Police Department responded to 199 domestic violence calls and five sexual assault cases. Meanwhile, officials from Hands of Hope handled 40 non-duplicated cases. In declaring October the special month, Long urged residents to wear purple to bring awareness to the problem of domestic violence, support those working to

fight domestic violence and to make perpetrators of domestic violence accountable for their behavior. Long also declared the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in the City of Wabash. During the 230th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, he said, residents should “reflect on the many benefits of the federal Constitution and the privileges and responsibilities of American citizens.” In August, the mayor also declared Aug. 23 as Wabash Garden Club Day in the City of Wabash. The proclamation was made in honor of the group’s 90th anniversary. The club was founded by eight women in 1927 to preserve wild flowers, promote cultivation of

flowers and to promote civic beauty. During the early years, according to the proclamation, the club devoted its time to planting trees at Wabash City Park and Wabash County Courthouse, as well as hosting the Indiana Gladiolas Society flower shows and Indiana Garden Club convention. As of late, it continues, the club has beautified the city “by maintaining hanging flower baskets downtown, maintaining flower bets in Paradise Spring and the Friendship Garden on Falls Avenue and donating books to local libraries in memory of deceased members.” Current officers are Andrea Schuler, president; Bethene Gill, vice president; Esther Keaffaber, treasurer, and Kae Gifford, secretary.

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VIEWPOINT WACT musical promises fun for everyone Dear Editor: After weeks of preparation, dance rehearsals, singing harmonies, memorizing blocking and erasing notes in our scripts because something new and better has been thought of by our director, Wabash Area Community Theater’s presentation of “Addams Family, The Musical” will soon come to Wabash. The show shares the story of the family’s only daughter, Wednesday Addams, how she’s fallen in love with, of all things, a normal boy from Ohio, and what that means to the dynamics of The Addams Family. Bringing laughter, huge music numbers and mandated kick lines to the performance is the fact that we get see her boyfriend’s family, the Beinekes, meet the Addams in all of their darkness, hilarity and peculiarities. We’ve been having so much fun rehearsing since early August at a local church and in that time, The Addams Family has continued to be a family with some new and familiar faces in the mix. Starring as Wednesday Addams is Charity Rankin, who’s brand new to WACT. I’ve become really impressed with her voice and how she’s studied Wednesday’s demeanor. The heads of The Addams Family this year are Casey Reaves (father, Gomez) and Wabash’s own Madison Miller (mother, Morticia). These two have become really close over the course of just a few weeks of rehearsals and it shows as they will be portrayed as a married couple next weekend. Kevin Funk, a somewhat fresher face to WACT, is hilarious as the Family’s butler, Lurch, which is a tall task considering he doesn’t really have any lines. I’d also be remiss if I didn’t give praise to our wonderful director, Marilyn SextonMason, who’s back in her role after a successful “The King and I” production last fall, and our amazing choreographer, Andrea Lanham, who dazzled audiences in 2015 with the cast’s moves in “Mary Poppins.” These two women are taking this production to a whole new level with their insight. Tickets are on sale ahead of time so that you can reserve the best seat available. They can be purchased by calling the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-5631102, or by, stopping by the Center on West Market Street here in downtown Wabash during normal business hours. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22 and 23, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. We’re able to put on great community theatre productions year after year because we receive support from the community in the form of ticket sales. Usually, the Honeywell Foundation needs to sign a contract with an agency to bring a musical of this caliber to Wabash and the ticket prices can be much higher than WACT’s performances. Along with that you’ll see the show filled not with a bunch of college kids from New York and L.A., but instead with your neighbors, friends and family. I hope to see plenty of faces in those seats this upcoming weekend. — Eric Seaman, Wabash

Be wary of potential scam artists Dear Editor: Computers and cellphones come with many opportunities never before seen or imagined. Unfortunately, these modern conveniences can render users into victims of scams, thievery and hacks without the users even leaving their house or physically interacting with their perpetrator. Recently, scammers have started hijacking local phone and cellphone numbers to scam your friends and others out of cash or private information. They are now able to use your phone number and caller ID to call local numbers. We have received numerous scam calls from local phone numbers with the names of the local people in the

caller ID. Then, we had it happen to us Someone used our home telephone number to make a scam call. The person who received the call contacted us to ask if we had made the call. We had not made the call, and we were shocked to learn what was happening. Our

phone number and our name was used by the hackers to scam other people. We were horrified. It is nearly impossible to trace the people who are making the scam calls, and they can be especially difficult to prosecute. We made a police report, but they are unable to do anything. The problem is too complex. Telephone fraud has become one of the hottest scams in the U.S. We have received many calls from scammers trying to get personal and financial information. Do not give out your personal information to people who contact you on the phone or computer. Protect yourself. – David and Cyndi Frischman, Wabash

Roann festival organizers give thanks Dear Editor: Well another year down for the Roann Covered Bridge Festival. We are so thankful for so many things that made our festival “super” this year. First, we thank the Lord for great weather! You can plan and plan but good weather is the biggest factor for a festival. We hope everyone enjoyed our entertainment and activities. We wanted to make it special since Roann was celebrating over 100 years of festivals. It was a lot of “extra” work to get a band like Confederate Railroad. And lot of extra time in helping unload, loading sound and musical equipment most of the day on Friday. It was a BIG work day for all our volunteers but we made it though. Thank you so much everyone!!!

Confederate Railroad band members were so kind, and fun to work with. Such gentlemen. We introduced them to Indiana “Sugar Cream Pie and Breaded tenderloins”. They loved them both! We give a special thank you to Charley Creek staff for their kindness and hospitality in working with us to book rooms for our entertainers. Wabash is so fortunate to have such a nice hotel. Alexandra Kaye, who was a former American Idol contestant, and who also sang on Friday, said it was the nicest hotel she had every stayed in with her singing career, what a great compliment to Wabash. Also very thankful that the Culver Military Mounted Color Guard came to highlight our parade on Saturday. Wow, that was amazing! People keep asking us “How do we do

this?” Well it’s a handful of dedicated people who want the festival to continue. We have fun, and work well together. The key is to start early so that you are prepared for things happen that you had “not” planned. Our festival motto is “Things happen, stay calm on all situations, be friendly to ALL people. Represent our town well! Thank you to all who came to our festival we hope you had a very enjoyable time. We had record crowds this year and have been given compliments that it was the best festival and parade ever. We hope you felt that way too, that was our goal for this special 100th year. — The Roann Covered Bridge Board Carol, Christy, Donna, LuAnn, Rick. Parade Chair.- Ann & Valerie

2017 Chair Affair was a giant success Dear Editor: What a great day we had Aug. 19. The weather was perfect from start to finish. The crowd at the Wabash Garden Fest was the biggest we’ve seen in several years. The comments from the festival goers were all positive. There were 56 awesome chairs entered in the Chair Affair competition. The crowds continued to vote until we said we had to get the rest of the votes counted. For us, as Chair Affair organizers, we love to watch the crowd as they try to make up their minds which chair to vote for. We were pleased to present checks to The Access Youth Center and to White’s Residential and Family Services for 1,060 each as a result of our chair auction. We know that these organizations have a need and we are so happy to help them in this way. When all of the votes had been counted, first place in the business category went to the Sharp Creek Art Club and Wabash Hardware & Rental took home second place. In the individual category, Amy Howenstine had the winning entry and sisters Bonnie Fleming and Chris Benson were awarded second place by the voters. Our local festival queen, /Alyson Gouveia, chose the chair entered by Lilly Hobbs as her favorite, and the Indiana State Festivals Queen, Mardison Michalic, selected the entry by Dr. Mattern’s Dental Office to receive her award. We want to thank Guenin Law for

sponsoring the 2017 Chair Affair. Thank you to Brian Howenstine and Wabash Hardware & Rental for providing the awning and thank you to Tony Stout and his family for giving up their Saturday afternoon to auction the chairs. Special thanks to Curt Correll, Matt Benson, Natalie and Sean Unger, Emily GueninHodson, Mark Guenin, the Guenin grandchildren, Bev Vanderpool and Dawn Saunders. A special thank you to our 2017 Festival Queen, Alyson Gouveia, and her court for helping pass out paper ballots for voting. We love see-

ing children and young adults getting involved in community activities like this one. They are the future of these events. Thank you to everyone, business and individuals, who created some amazing entries. Thank you to our donors, Wabash Pizza King, Wabash Pizza Hut, Modoc’s and Aunt Kathy’s Kitchen, for providing prizes. We especially want to thank the people who were there for the auction. Without you, the bidders and buyers, we could not have raised $2,120. If you have never been a part of the fun of watching the Guenin family outbid each other for a chair, or seeing the excitement of a child’s face when mom and dad buy them the chair they wanted so badly or having the Mattern family present as they have been ever year, you are missing out on great memories being made. Thank you to the LaFontaine Christian Youth Group for meeting our challenge to enter chairs. Thank you to the Wabash Garden Fest for allowing us to join them as we recycle and upcycle chairs, benches and stools into one of a kind works of art. Just to be able to be a part of the Chair Affair is an honor. It is our hope that those first timers will feel the same way and want to join us again next year. And to those that caught the buy years ago, keep those chairs coming. It’s never too early to start planning your entry for the 2018 Chair Affair. – Chris Benson, Sara Correll and Diane Guenin, Chair Affair Committee

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MHS senior named to All-State Honor Choir Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Mikayla Genovese, a senior at Manchester High School, was recently selected as a soprano for the 2018 Indiana All-State Honor Choir. Genovese has achieved this accomplishment two consecutive years. Competition for the soprano position was strong; only three stu-

dents were selected from our area, which includes South Adams, Bluffton, Huntington, and Wabash schools. As part of the honor choir, she will rehearse four times with the 11 other students that were chosen from our region. In January, all of the selected students from around the state will gather at the Indiana Music

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E d u c a t o r s A s s o c i a t i o n Conference in Fort Wayne. They will spend two days rehearsing under the baton of an experienced and highly regarded choral conductor. The culminating activity is a performance at the Embassy Theater, open to families, music educators, and the general public.

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Krom Jim and Carol Kom will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Sept. 21, 1957, in North Manchester. Krom continues to own and operate H&K Wrecker Service and has for the last 52 years. He has farmed for 60 years, and had also served as a volunteer fireman on the Urbana Fire

Department for 40 years. Mrs. Krom drove school bus for the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County for 40 years. She also sold Home Interiors for 17 years. She currently owns Precious Petals Flower Shop, working out of their home. The couple has four sons, Chris (Bev) Krom, Tony (Rosie)

Krom, Terry (Carla) Krom, and Todd (Lisa) Krom. They also have 13 grandchildren and 24 greatgrandchildren. The couple would love to receive a card or note to share a memory, or just to let them know they are thought of on this special occasion. Their address is 2378 W 500 N, North Manchester, IN 46962.

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the Week of Sept. 15 at North Miami Elementary School are Lucas Wessels, Anthony Contreras, Jace Hall, Emilee Brooks, Christian Snavely, Dakoda Whann, and Peyton Stoner. Photo provided

Adella Grace Meredith Adella Grace was born to Christopher Meredith and Andrea DeVore-Young, Wabash, at 11:44 a.m. Sept. 5. The baby was 8 pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long. She has a big brother, Logan, and two big sisters, Emily and Mary. Grandparents are Tammi Kinzie, Tony and Sharon Meredith and Gary and Nancy DeVore.

Mr. & Mrs. Billie Blocher Mr. & Mrs. Billie Blocher will be honored on their 60th anniversary during a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at North Manchester First Brethren Church, 407 N.

Sycamore St., North Manchester. Blocher and the former Esther Metzger were married on Sept. 21, 1957. The couple has six children: Lorraine (Marlin) Spurrier,

Collins Grace McKee Collins Grace was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod McKee, North Manchester, at 9:01 a.m. July 22, 2017. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 inches long. Her mother is the former Heather Fox. She has two brothers, Camden and Carson. Grandparents are Rod and Deb McKee and Steve and Kris Fox.

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King & queen named: Hannah Gish (left) and Ben Reichenbach were named the 2017 Manchester High S c h o o l Homecoming queen and king Friday night, Sept. 15, during halftime ceremonies of the Squiresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; football game with Northfield. The Norse won the contest, 70-22. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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No one speaks at MSD budget hearing By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com MSD of Wabash County’s public hearing for the 2018 budget concluded without public comment. Six members of the public attended the MSD School Board meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 12, with at least four of the attendees being school officials. Chris Kuhn, assistant superintendent of finance, presented the budget to the board, noting for the public that the General Fund is state supported and is dependent on the corporation’s average daily membership (ADM) count across six schools while all other funds are supported by local taxes. In total, the budget estimate will be advertised at $26,352,336 with a $15,634,900 General Fund. The Debt Service fund stands at $2,740,094 and School Pension Debt is estimated at $202,068. The Rainy Day fund is $730,000 while the Capital Projects fund is at $4,699,929, Transportation fund is at $1,878,900 and Bus Replacement fund is at $66,445. However, MSD’s official 2018 budget will be dependent on the assessed value, which drives the tax rate, Kuhn said, adding that currently the assess value is only estimated. The Indiana Department of Local

Government Finance (DLGF) will advise the board at a later date with a budget order what the MSD appropriations are and will require the board to make budget cuts, he explained. The MSD Board will vote to adopt the budget at its Sept. 26 meeting. In other news, the board reviewed the corporation’s athletic code. Superintendent Mike Keaffaber noted that the primary change was establishing a code consistent throughout all of the MSD schools and removed the clause stating that an appointed board would handle appeals. Board member Todd Dazey proposed to make an amendment to the code that establishes a harsher punishment if a stu-

dent violates state code specifically in terms of possession of contraband. Dazey originally suggested the amendment at the board’s June 27 meeting. Reading his proposed amendment, Dazey said, “The first offense of possession or using alcohol, tobacco (if younger than 18-years-old) or a controlled substance, unless prescribed by a doctor, the student will miss the remainder of the scheduled season. The second offense, the student will miss 365 days of sports.” Dazey noted that punishments could be appealed on a case-bycase basis. Additionally, Board member Gary Fadil suggested establishing a code of conduct for all MSD clubs, not just athletics.

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“Why is this athletic code of conduct only?” Fadil asked the board. “Why is not anyone who represents the school system, our school district? … What we’ve done here is say that it’s only athletics and what I’d like to do is to, as we go through this, make a motion to change this to extracurricular instead of athletics because we’re more than just athletics. “I think we need to be looking at that (option),” he later added. “I think we need to be a little bit more proactive instead of saying ‘athletics,’ because we do more than athletics and so it’s for anyone who’s in any extracurricular.” Due to time constraints, the board tabled the discussion for a future meeting.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools has officially chosen to remain in the Wabash Miami Area Program. The MCS Board of School Trustees voted unanimously at its Sept. 12 meeting to allow Interim Superintendent Mike Pettibone to send a letter rescinding the district’s previous decision to leave the program. “After consideration, MCS understands the benefits and responsibility to the students of MCS and the greater Wabash and Peru communities,” Pettibone said, reading from the letter. “Manchester Community Schools desires to remain a part of this special education cooperative.” The letter outlined the benefits of the cooperative, which include occupational and physical therapy and resources for students with various mental and physical learning disabilities. Manchester shares the cost of these serv-

ices with Metropolitan School District of Wabash County, Peru Community Schools and Wabash City Schools. The board voted last December to leave the program after a recommendation by former superintendent Dr. William Reichhart. MCS parent and North Manchester resident Bob Sklar asked the board why it made that decision, and why it now chose to rescind that decision. “Just a different perspective. We realized the benefits,” board member Brian Schilling said, after noting that the reasoning being the original decision could be found in the board’s December minutes. “Things change,” Board President Steve Flack added. Per the board’s Dec. 13 minutes, the original decision was based on the idea that MCS could provide a higher quality of services at little additional expense by leaving the program and hiring its own special education director. The reasoning for this was that, as part of the decentraliza-

tion of the program, MCS had recently taken back several WMAP employees onto the district’s payroll. The minutes show that MCS receives nearly $400,000 in state and federal grant funds for special education, which is sent on to WMAP to pay for the shared services. A primary concern of continuing with WMAP was the lack of attention that MCS received, given that the district had the fewest special education students of the four in the cooperative. At the board’s August meeting, Business Manager Scott Bumgardner informed the board that the administration had been working with WMAP to resolve some of its concerns, and that he now supported staying in the program. After receiving approval from the board, Pettibone may send the letter rescinding the December decision. According to the board’s December minutes, the members of the cooperative must now vote on whether MCS may return.

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No one from the public spoke Monday night, Sept. 11, during a Wabash City Council public hearing on the 2018 Wabash City Schools budget. The council hearing is required under

state statute because it appoints the members of the school board. The budget is a total of $13.8 million, with the largest part of it — $10.2 million – in the General Fund. The Debt Service Fund stands at $1.5 million, which, according to WCS Business Manager

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Matt Stone, “is exactly what we owe.” The Capital Projects fund is at $1.23 million, while Transportation Fund is at $608,750 and the Bus Replacement Fund is at $247,035. “Our estimated levy would only be $19,000 above last year’s levy,” Stone said. “That’s about half a percent. “Once again,” he added, “who knows if we’ll get that.” The property tax cap credit is estimated at $392,455, Stone noted. “We met with the (Department of Local Government Finance) last week, and we could lose $392,455,” he continued. Stone will return to the Sept. 25 council meeting seeking the panel’s final approval for the budget.

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“With this particular event, we have all of our 18 agencies represented and they’re out on each hole,” Johnson said. “So they have an opportunity to interact with all of the golfers as they go through. This year marked the local United Fund’s 60th anniversary, which the outing helped celebrate in addition to the fundraising campaign. “This is the official kick-off event so it kind of designates that today starts the whole campaign for the United Fund,” Johnson said. “So we’ll be doing all of

the in-house, workplace campaigns and handing out letters to individuals. So when that letter comes to you or comes to your mailbox, make sure you pull it out and make your pledge, your donation and get it back to us right away.” David Dorais, a Rotarian and former member of the UF Board of Directors, has supported the United Fund campaign for 25 years. “I’ve always been involved in the United Fund,” Dorais told The Paper. “Many, many years ago, the year my daughter was born, I was (the organization’s) campaign

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The Wabash County United Fund kicked off its 2017 fall fundraising campaign at the Wabash Rotary Club Golf Outing on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Despite looming clouds and scattered showers, nearly 60 individuals packed their clubs and headed to the Honeywell Golf Course to support the 26th annual benefit event. “We have 15 teams that will be playing today,” UF Executive Director Steve Johnson told The Paper of Wabash County on Wednesday. “They’re enthusiastic golfers, I might add. It was raining a little bit earlier and now it’s dry and so we’re looking forward to a good round of golf.” This year, the United Fund aims to raise $250,000 for local organizations. The outing is a “great way” to kick off the

campaign by getting both individuals and businesses involved with supporting the cause, according to Johnson. “It involves a lot of different people in a lot different people in a lot of different ways in the community,” he explained. Approximately 27 different sponsors supported the outing and nearly 50 sponsors provided items for the event’s raffle. Both the individuals and businesses participating in the outing generated funds that will then support the United Fund’s 18 local social service agencies, according to Johnson.

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From the Indiana DNR ANDREWS — Second Saturday programming at Salamonie Lake in October will actually take place on the third

Saturday of the month, Oct. 21, to coincide with Fall Fest. Activities include pumpkin decorating, a campground decoration competition with prizes and more.

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Church to host dinner By The Paper staff

SILVER LAKE — Free will donation chicken noodle dinner at South Pleasant United Methodist Church from 4-7 p.m. Sept. 23. All proceeds will go to various mission projects. The church is located 2 miles south of Silver Lake on State Road 15.

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Wabash Art Guild to host workshop By The Paper staff

Pre-registration is due Oct 5 for the Wabash Art Guild’s Pen & Ink Workshop instructed by award winning pen/ink artist Brenda Ramseier from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at The Art Giraffe Studio.

The studio is one mile south of Disco on the Wabash/Miami Co. Line Rd. GPS address: 11063N 800W Silver Lake. Using different materials, Ramseier will teach several techniques to complete an attractive barn scene art-piece. Ramseier, an art teacher retired from

the Maconaquah School Corporation, continues her passion for teaching by offering diverse art classes in her home studio/gallery. As an accomplished artist, she has exhibited her work in shows across Indiana, winning many awards, including several Best of Show placements.

Her most humbling honor was being named the “Akron Arts League 2014 Artist of the Year”. For pre-registration information and supplies list see: Facebook Wabash Art Guild, or email: theartgiraffe@yahoo.com, or text or phone 574-4536772.

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MU to host ‘Echoes of the Ancestors’ From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER – The M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y Department of Music presents “Echoes of the Ancestors” by The Phil Schurger Group at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, in Wine Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. The performance is the expression of Schurger’s dynamic journey through 10 years of meditative and musical process. He has honed his skills as a composer to act effortlessly as a conduit of force and form. Schurger holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music from Northern Illinois University, where he studied with Fareed Haque. The Fort Wayne resident has been playing professionally since the age of 17.

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July 20, 1938 – Sept. 17, 2017 Willard Henry Chain, 79, of Wabash, died at 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born July 20, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio to William and Esther (Freehill) Chain. Sonny received an associate degree from Central Texas College. He married Lois Sue Schmid in Richvalley, on Feb. 8, 1986. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War. He retired after 29 years. He also retired from Dalton Foundry in Warsaw, in 2005. He also coached baseball several years, and was a member of the Christian Heritage Church. He is survived by his wife, Lois Sue Chain of Wabash; seven children, Michael (Bambi) Chain of Osprey, Fla., Ronald (Lori) Chain of Lafayette, La., Scott (Michelle) Chain of Sedona, Ariz., Julie-Giuliana (Lance) Dettmann of Palm Harbor, Fla., Sheila (Bill) Sluss of Wabash, Vicki (Scott) Pennington of Urbana, and James (Melissa) Chain of Wabash; 19 grandchildren, 28 great- grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; and his brother, Roger Chain of Warsaw, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Hedwig Barbara Chain, three brothers, Glenn “Bud” Chain, Robert “Bobby” Chain, and David Chain, one sister Mary Lou Chain, and his grandson Franklin Pennington. Friends may call 2-8 pm Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 pm Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Marion National Cemetery, Marion. Preferred memorials are Parkview Wabash Hospice and Wabash V.F.W. Post 286. The memorial guest book for Sonny may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Phyllis “Pete” Mittank, 88 Enjoyed IU basketball April 7, 1929 – Sept. 13, 2017

Phyllis Irene “Pete” Mittank, 88, formerly of Wabash, died at 12:25 am, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, at Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1929, in Wabash, to Alfred Garr and Bessie (Lewis) Wilson. Pete was a 1947 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Clyde L. Mittank in Wabash on June 14, 1947; he died Aug. 9, 2004. She was a homemaker and was affiliated with the Wabash Alliance Church and the New Horizons Community Church in Rockford. Pete enjoyed sewing, reading, knitting, crocheting, bird watching, and Indiana University basketball. She also enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by two children, Linda Meyer of Rockford, and Les (Jackie) Mittank of Wabash; four grandchildren, Ken (Pam) Meyer of Rockford, Jeff (Jennifer) Meyer of Huntington, Beth (Jeff) Yates of Fort Wayne, and Aaron (Trista) Mittank of Marysville, Ohio; 10 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son Thomas Scott Mittank, one brother, and four sisters. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Dave Souers officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are Wabash Alliance Church or New Horizons Community Church. The memorial guest book for Pete may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Robert Simpson, 88

Worked at Wabash Manufacturing Ray Shepherd, 69, North Manchester, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Peabody Healthcare Center from complications of Lewy Body Dementia. He was born March 15, 1948, in Gunlock, Ky., to Oakie & Lynda (Bailey) Shepherd. On April 12, 1978, he married Jeanie Sue Purvis. She passed away on Sept. 22, 2011. He worked at Wabash Manufacturing, Silver Lake, for 10 years. He spoiled his daughter and grandchildren. He was a very loving and giving man. He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Alice Roberts, Wabash; a brother, Dexter (Jane) Shepherd, North Webster; sisters, Mazie Lacy, Shelby, Ohio, Janice Cooley, Gunlock, Ky., and Ruth Newsome, Prestonsburg, Ky.; grandchildren, Damien (Kara) Shepherd, Wabash, and Lucas Roberts, Wabash; great-grandchildren, Kody Shepherd, Wabash, and Harper Shepherd,Wabash. Three brothers, Talmadge Shepherd, Palmer Shepherd and Elmer Shepherd, and one sister Cleo Patrick, are deceased. Visitation and services were Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. The Rev. Sue Babovec officaited. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Ray Shepherd, memorial contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association, Inc., 912 Killian Hill Road S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 or Peabody Retirement Community, 400 West Seventh St., North Manchester, IN 46962.

Robert “Bob” Simpson, passed away at his Wabash home on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at 6:14 a.m. He was 88 years old. Robert was born in Miami County, to Clearence & Sara

(Coiner) Simpson. Robert was a World War II United States Army Veteran. He retired from GenCorp and was a member of the Masonic Lodge Hannah No.61, Wabash Eagles, Wabash Moose Lodge and Scottish Rite Shrine, Fort Wayne. He is survived by life companion, Judith K. Penisten; sons, James (Janette) Simpson, Alabama, and Billy Simpson, Wabash; daughter, Mrs. Gary (Diana) Ebbinghouse, Bluffton; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three sisters. There will be no service. Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Shirley Wilcox, 88 Published writer

Shirley Younker Wilcox 88, North Manchester, passed away on Sept. 11, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Mrs. Wilcox was born in 1929 in Chicago, to Edna Mae (Burrous) and Dr. Frank T. Younker, who was interning there. The family moved to Bremen, and later moved at first to the home of Mrs. Younker’s parents near Young America, and then settled in Galesburg, Wis., where Dr. Younker had his medical practice. After her parents divorced in 1936, Shirley lived again in Bremen and then in North Manchester, where she graduated from Central High School and attended Manchester College for two years. She married Marion Wilcox in 1948. He died in October 2006. Survivors include two sons Matthew (Sara) Wilcox, Huntington, and Kenneth Hall, Columbus, Ohio; three daughters Leslie Melcher of Greer, S.C., Rebecca (Brian) King, Tipton, and Jeannette (Craig Stine) Wilcox, Greenville, S.C.; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two half-sisters, Phoebe Palazzo and Mary Ann (Cameron A.)Hall live in California and Montana. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Edna Mae and Frank Younker; one son Keith Wilcox; one sister, C. Constance (Max) Boyer. Mrs. Wilcox was a farm wife and writer who had some 130 articles and stories published. For several years, she was employed by Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Shirley enjoyed singing in the United Methodist Choir and Peabody Entertainers groups. As a freshman at Manchester College, Shirley became the Editor of the Oak Leaf, the college’s newspaper. Visitation was Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services and visitiation were Friday, September 15, 2017 at the mortuary. There will be calling one hour to the start of the funeral service on Friday. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, Pastor Mark Eastway will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Shirley E. Wilcox, memorial contributions may be made to either White’s Residential & Family Services, 5233 S 50 E, Wabash, IN 46992 or Peabody Caring Circle, 400 West 7th Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

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Nov. 8, 1945 – Sept. 7, 2017 Lucinda Beall, 71, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. She is survived by her husband, her brother and her sister-in-law. Lucinda was born on Nov. 8, 1945, in Marion, to Harold and Lucille Ash. Services were Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at the Hostess House, 723 W. 4th Street, Marion. Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine.

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Beth Loraine Cooper, 75, North Manchester, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. The daughter of John W. and Grace K. (Thompson) Moyer, Beth was born on Dec. 12, 1941, in Rochester. She is survived by a daughter, two sisters, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Laketon Cemetery, Laketon. Dail Ann Moore will officiate. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Chester Swinger, 86

Sept. 1, 1942 – Sept. 15, 2017

Chester Earl Swinger, 86, of Wabash, died at 4:54 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1930, in Dexter, Mo., to Herschel Paul and Gladys E. (Snider) Swinger. Chester was a U.S. Navy veteran. He married Shirley Heeter on April 18, 1956, in Peru; she died Dec. 28, 2005. He was a telegraph operator for the Wabash Railroad, and owner/operator of Swinger Shell in Michigan for six years, Swinger Shell in Wabash, and Swinger 4 Way Shop. He was a member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge. Chester was a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed building projects, the outdoors, gardening, and doing things with his family. He is survived by six daughters, Debbie Sunday, Marcia (Ron) Hensley, Julie Castle, Sherry Swinger, and Fern (Jeff) Dillon, all of Wabash, and Mollie (Gary) Hiner of Huntington, 14 grandchildren, Amy (Bradley) McCarty of Bryan, Ohio, Ryan Brown, Aaron Brown, Heather Purvis, Kaleigh Hensley, Sarah Castle, Nathan Castle, Josiah Castle, and Bryce Dillon, all of Wabash, Maria (Andy) Swinger-Inskeep of Colville, Wash., Ashley (Todd) Harris and Audrey Hiner, both of Huntington, Joshua Dillon of Plainfield, and Andrea Dillon of San Diego, Calif., seven great-grandchildren, and foster children, Becky Walsh, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Keith McDonald, of Madison, Ohio. He was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Harry, Lester, Herschel, Otis, Charles, and Marlin Swinger, one sister, Fern Gaines, and granddaughter, Amanda Bowling. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, with Pastor Andy Inskeep officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association. The memorial guest book for Chester may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Sept. 6 At 4:48 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jacqueline R. Meet, 51, Urbana, was traveling north on SR 13 when she struck a stop sign at the intersection of Old Wabash Road, continued through a field and drove through a group of trees before colliding with an earth embankment. Meek had a preliminary alcohol content level of .17. At 7:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by Marianne Blair, 64, Wabash, was attempting to turn into the Eel River Power Equipment parking lot when she was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Sept. 7 At 9:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kristen N. Garlits, 23, Wabash, was traveling south on CR 200 West when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Sept. 10

At 1:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brice A. Slusher, 26, Peru, was westbound on U.S. 24 when he fell asleep, exited the roadway, hit an earth embankment and overturned.

Sept. 13 At 6:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark T. Riner, 30, Swayzee, was traveling north on SR 13 when a dog entered the roadway and was struck.

At 6:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sean T. Irgang, 24, Wabash, was traveling southeast on Old SR 15 when he traveled left of center, exited the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. Irgang was charged with misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more. Irgang was also cited for traveling left of center. Earlier in the morning, Wabash Police investigated an accident at 4:05 a.m., in which a vehicle driven by Irgang, was traveling east on Columbus Street when he collided with construction equipment. Irgang was cited for misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident.

Citations Aug. 6 Evan R. Hansen, 21, Warsaw, speeding.

At 8:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Aaron L. Isbell, 21, Fort Wayne, was traveling west on CR 900 North when he failed to stop at the SR 13 intersection stop sign, traveled through the intersection and collided with a building located. Isbell was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level of .20.

Sept. 7 Tiffany J. Groen, 22, Saint John, speeding. Sept. 10 Jonathan M. Thornburg, 18, Winchester, speeding. Adrian R. Mascho, 23, Fort Wayne, speeding and driving while suspended infraction. Sept. 12 Cody J. Scott, 19, Peru, no valid operator’s license. Sept. 13 Brian D. Eakright, 33, North Manchester, traveling left of center. Sept. 15 Donnell J. Norwood, 23, North Manchester, speeding. Bookings Darian A. Boggs, 21, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on public intoxication charge. Tyler L. Cole, 18, Wabash, two counts misdemeanor theft of less than $750. Austin D. Osborne, 19, Wabash, misdemeanor minor possession and consump-

Charles Leroy Hall, 75, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 15, 2017, at his home. He was born on Sept. 1, 1942 in Wabash, to Ernest and Willetta Hall also of Wabash. He married Delores Payment on Nov. 23, 1963. Along with his wife he is survived by a son, five daughters, 14 grandchildren, a step-grandson, eight great-grandchildren and three great-step-grandchildren, three sisters and a special friend. Visitation and services were Monday, Sept. 18, 2017, at St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church, Wabash, with burial following at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, was in charge of arrangements.

tion of alcohol. Trevor J. Miller, 22, Wabash, felony revocation of probation on possession of methamphetamine charge. Christopher M. Sluss, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on conversion charge. Hali N. Sadler, 23, Lagro, felony second revocation of probation on aiding in

resisting law enforcement charge and felony revocation of probation on aiding in resisting law enforcement and possession of methamphetamine charges. Michael S. Sadler, 31, Wabash, misdemeanor public intoxication and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Shara A. Judy, 39, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on theft charge.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Sept. 4 At 8:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Carrie L. Hughes, 40, Wabash, was eastbound on CR 200 South when she failed to follow a curvature in the roadway, exited the roadway and entered a ditch. The vehicle then hit an earth embankment before rolling onto its top.

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Marilyn H. McDonald, 83, Silver Lake, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born July 31, 1934, in Central City, NE to Hubert & Perna (Widman) Hammons. She married Jack N. McDonald on May 3, 1953, in Noblesville. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a daughter-in-law, and six grandchildren. Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 17, and services were Monday, Sept. 18, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Pastors Ken Sistrunk and Dan Binkley will officiate. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

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Department Accidents Sept. 8 At 3:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dawn L. Dutton, 62, Wabash, was attempting to park in the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church parking lot when she collided with a parked vehicle.

Sept. 10 At 10:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Diana L. Hubbard, 47, Wabash, was traveling south

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on Congress Street when she became distracted, traveled left of center and collided with a legally parked vehicle. The collision caused the parked vehicle to then be pushed into a secondary parked vehicle. Sept. 11 At 8:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bethany L. Trudeau, 29, Peru, was attempting to reverse in front of O.J. Neighbours Elementary School when she collided with a vehicle driven by Teresa L. Harris, 37, Wabash. At 12:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stephen L. Beck, 55, Lagro, was reserving in a parking lot at 775 Manchester Avenue when he collided with a vehicle driven by Mark T. Riner, 30, Swayzee. Sept. 12 At 2:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sally S. Brodbeck, 81, Wabash, was backing out of a parking space in the Walmart parking lot when she collided with a vehicle driven by Miriam S. King, 76, Wabash. At 7:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gregory A. Osborn, 44, Wabash, was attempting reverse from a parking spot in the

Field of Dreams Morrett Sports Complex parking lot when she collided with a parked vehicle. Sept. 13 At 5:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Morgan L. Allen, 25, Andrews, was traveling northeast on Manchester Avenue when she failed to stop at the traffic light at Harrison Avenue and collided with a vehicle driven by Brianna M. Murphy, 18, Lagro. Sept. 14 At 3:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael L. Thompson, 47, Wabash, was traveling north on Huntington Street when he struck a light pole. Citations Sept. 8 Christian L. Slone, 18, LaFontaine, operator never licensed. Sept. 9 Mariaha N. Hurt, 19, Wabash, no license plate light. North Manchester Police Accidents Sept. 1 At 7:08 a.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary J. Grover, 18, Huntington, collided on Main Street near Mill Street with a

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vehicle driven by Richard E. Bechtold, 82, Huntington. Grover was cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration. Citations Sept. 11 Amy L. Blevins, 27, North Manchester, child restraint violation and driving while suspended. Yadira Guerrero, 39, North Manchester, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license. Sept. 13 Blake P. Taylor, 22, Fort Wayne, speeding and driving while suspended. Sept. 14 Jeremy M. Shepherd, 33, Fort Wayne, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Arrests Sept. 12 Koweba S. Malik, 51, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke probation on dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance. Cases Sept. 11 At 3:33 p.m., battery report taken in the 500 block of Miami Street. At 7:06 p.m., drug report taken in the 800 block of West Main Street. Sept. 13 At 1:38 p.m., criminal mischief report taken in the 500 block of East 2nd Street. Fire Sept. 12 At 11:51 p.m., 900 block of SR 114 West for natural gas leak. At 2:23 p.m., 500 block of SR 13 East for medical assist. At 6 p.m., 600 block of East College

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Sept. 13 At 3:22 p.m., 300 block of Sylers Lane for medical assist. At 8:13 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. Sept. 14 At 6:15 a.m., 1600 block of Frantz Drive for malfunctioning smoke detector. Land Transfers James D. and Marjorie E. Summers to Robert W. and Sherry L. Jones, warranty deed. Michael T. and Andrea S. Schuler to Billy J. Winger, warranty deed. Rosemary E. and William D. Roberts to Matthew and Tracy Kocks, warranty deed. Paul H. and Linda L. Sleighter to J. Guadalupe Jimenez Marques, Marisol Z. Jimenez, J. Guadalupe Jimenez and Agustin Zapata, warranty deed. Regions Bank to Austin M. Hoffheins, warranty deed. Jeffrey L. Bolinger to Jeffrey L. and Judith K. Bolinger, quitclaim deed. Darrell W. Grizzle to Divina E. Madaris, warranty deed. Ashley L. Meagher and Ashley L. Wilcox to Cynthia E. Smith, warranty deed. John B. Rager, Larry L. Rager and Todd S. Rager to Paul and Mary Cornett, personal representative deed. Gregory and Molly Tomlinson to Dakota J. Cone, warranty deed. Cynthia E. Smith to Michael D. Sisco, warranty deed. David L. and Cherry D. Idle to

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Barry A. Bowyer to Barry A. and Divana L. Bowyer, quitclaim deed. Stouffer Acres Inc. and Jennifer K. Unger to George S. and Jennifer K. Unger, corporate deed. Stouffer Acres Inc. to Daniel S. Buchan, corporate deed. Stouffer Acres Inc. to Bott Properties LLC, corporate deed. Gary L. Kraning and Cynthia A. Knafel to Desmal J. Crawford and Phillip Prater, warranty deed. Renee Stouffer and Renee Stouffer Revocable Trust to Campbell Family Limited Partnership 4, trust deed. Renee Stouffer and Renee Stouffer Revocable Trust to Campbell Family Limited Partnership 4, trust deed. Stouffer Acres Inc. to Campbell Family Limited Partnership, corporate deed. Permits The following permits were issued by the Wabash County Plan Commission: Wesley Metzger,

pole building. Wabash County Habitat for Humanity, home addition. Timothy Babb, home addition. Timothy Shepherd, home addition. J e f f e r y Lamontagne, home addition. Terrance Cox, porch. Lavon Birkey, porch. Patrick Julian, pole building. The following permits were issued by the Wabash Building Commissioner’s Office: REMC, sign. Samuel Savarino, roof porch. Lens Source, sign. Jeff Hashbarger, pole barn. Todd Larrowe, shed. Charlottle Grogg, pergola. George Fishback, demo garage. Shawn Benedict, garage. Johnnie Fletcher, garage. Ronald Flynn, upgrade electric. Carol Smith, upgrade electric.

Commissioners approve 1100 North project By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com County Road 1100 North may soon be getting a 3,700-foot facelift. The Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners approved a preliminary contract of $257,430 for the design services of Indianapolis-based civil engineering firm Butler, Fairman and Seufert, Inc., for the project at their Monday, Sept. 18, stated meeting. “It’s a project that we’ve been looking at for some time,” Chairman Scott Givens said. Accoring to County Highway Superintendent John Martin, the project is estimated to cost slightly more than $1 million, most of which the commissioners hope will be covered by an Indiana Department of Transportation C o m m u n i t y Crossings grant. The rest will come from the county’s LOIT fund refund

monies, of which 75 percent was designated for use by the H i g h w a y Department, according to Martin. “[1100 North] starts south of Manchester, and it runs over to their industrial park that they’re working on, as well as to Strauss Feeds. With all the semi traffic, the road has become very crowned. We’re trying to level the road out and build it up to handle the truck traffic that’s traveling on it. They also travel on it to go into Manchester,” he said. “We don’t have a timetable at this time. We’re just at the very beginning stages right now; by signing the engineering contract, we’re just getting started. Givens noted that the idea is similar to what the county did with 800 North for POET Biorefining. Martin also reported that the highway department has completed 62 miles of chip and seal repair

on county roads, and that there are fewer than 20 miles left to be done. Additional news from the meeting included a $4,400 repair bill and the weekly jail report. Sheriff Bob Land asked the commissioners to cover the repair bill for the jail. “We had four cell doors that needed repairs, and some of those repairs included special parts. So, I have an invoice from Southern Folger Detention out of San Antonio for a total amount of $4,410,” Land said. He asked that the commissioners cover the cell door repairs, as his department recently had to replace two windows in the jail. Land also delivered the weekly jail report, saying that there were 84 inmates in the Wabash County Jail, with an additional 48 being held in Miami County and four in Elkhart County.

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Grissom crews help with Irma cleanup By Douglas Hays 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE — Fifty-two crew members from the 434th Air Refueling Wing deployed to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., to assist with Hurricane Irma recovery. Those deploying included electricians, carpenters, pavement specialists, pest management, water and waste water treatment technicians, firefighters and a force support team including personnelists and services members. “The Hoosier Wing continues to step up when called upon,” said Col. Larry Shaw, 434th ARW commander. “Time and time again when called we answer in great fashion.” This is the second deployment in two days of personnel and cargo to the South Florida base being used by multiple federal agencies as a staging area to support areas the hardest by the hurricane. As a primary staging area the base is scheduled to receive additional relief aid daily, but was unable to receive that aid due to a shortage of support staff on the ground. “Within minutes of l a n d i n g , Homestead’s fire department was requesting Grissom firefighters so they could start landing large aircraft,” said Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota, 434th ARW public affairs noncommissioned officer in charge. “We opened up a flood gate of support by providing the fire p r o t e c t i o n required.” In addition to Airmen, 17,000 pounds of cargo including meals ready to eat, cots, and water were also among tools and equipment taken to help speed recovery of the disaster torn area. Two KC-135R Stratotankers loaded with personnel and gear departed Grissom late morning Tuesday and were scheduled to

anticipate 434th Force Support Squadron personnel, and perhaps some security forces and aerial port personnel and equipment will be sent as well, so we’re leaning forward a bit in prepa-

r a t i o n . ” “This is when our unit is at its finest,” Shaw said. “The Grissom industrial machine started turning wheels, and getting things done! It is so exciting to watch us roll.

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Men and women from the 434th Air Refueling Wing offload baggage and cargo upon arrival to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Sept. 12, 2017. Airmen from the Hoosier Wing deployed to Homestead to assist with Hurricane Irma recovery efforts. U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota return to Grissom that same evening. “Homestead currently has no power or utilities,” said Mota. “Any aircraft bringing in personnel and cargo had to depart before it got dark for safety reasons.” Mota was among those making the trip, and provided escort to local news media invited to travel with unit members to witness and report on local recovery assistance efforts. “It’s important that people know that many of these deployers are taking time off – and are given time off – from their civilian employers,” Shaw said. “I tell people time and time again, we can’t do what we do without the support of family and employers.” No timeline is set for the return of those assisting with recovery efforts. Their stay depends on the progress and resiliency of Homestead and their infrastructure. The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in Air Force Reserve Command. Men and women from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission. As winds began to die down, and water began to recede from Hurricane Irma, members of the 434th Air Refueling wing, were ramping

up to support the recovery efforts in Florida. Initially five members of the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed in support of hurricane relief efforts Sept. 11. Electricians, pavement personnel, carpenters, water and waste water specialists, pest management and command and control specialties are on the short list of immediate needs, and 31 more are also scheduled to be sent to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida soon. “Taskings and requests were coming at us left and right,” said Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander. “In typical Grissom fashion we stepped up, sorted things out and came up with a plan to get things done.” Initial requests came in over the weekend, with full scale plans and mobilization taking place on Sept. 11. Members of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s C o n t i n g e n c y E q u i p m e n t M a n a g e m e n t Facility began palletizing equipment for a C-17 Globemaster arriving just hours later. Before hastily loading the initial cargo and personnel for a quick drop at Homestead. A return trip is scheduled to take additional passengers, and other gear

to the storm ravaged area. In addition to civil engineer equipment, additional gear including cots, meals ready to eat, and bottled water are also being prepped for movement. Logistics personnel were scrambling to get all the items requested, while dot-

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DAR chapter has September meeting Article provided

The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Grandstaf f-Hentg en Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual.

Devotions were “Keep Going” 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 given by Mary Jenet Penrod. The September President General’s message from Ann T. Dillon was shared by Joyce Joy. In October, DAR will travel to Paris to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of World War I and the contribution of Daughters from

that era. In addition, The Americana Room has an exhibit titled “Women of Resilience: DAR Service in World War I.” Barbara Amiss gave the National Defender report on supporting and defending the Constitution. Article VI of the Constitution requires all federal employees, (Senate,

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TOWN OF LAFONTAINE ORDINANCE NO. ___, 2017 AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING THE USE OF GOLF CARTS IN THE TOWN OF LaFONTAINE, INDIANA WHEREAS, Ind. Code §§ 9-21-1-3 and 3.3, authorize municipalities like the Town of LaFontaine, Wabash County, Indiana (“the Town”), within its reasonable exercise of police power, to regulate or prohibit the operation of low speed vehicles and golf carts on its public highways; WHEREAS, some Town residents have expressed a desire to operate golf carts on certain streets within the Town’s jurisdiction; WHEREAS, the Town desires to accommodate its residents’ desire for alternative modes of local transportation while balancing public safety concerns regarding the use of golf carts on the Town’s streets; WHEREAS, the Town has determined that golf carts may be safely operated on some public streets under certain circumstances without presenting an imminent danger to golf cart operators, pedestrians, or drivers; and WHEREAS, the Town now desires to authorize the operation of golf carts on some public streets within the Town’s corporate boundaries. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Town Council of the Town of LaFontaine, Indiana, as follows: Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply: a. “Streets” shall mean any roads and streets located within the Town’s corporate boundaries and for which LaFontaine has primary responsibility for maintenance and oversight, but specifically excluding Indiana State Road 15; b. “Golf Carts” shall mean any four (4) wheeled motor vehicles originally and specifically designed and intended to transport one (1) or more individuals for the purpose of playing the game of golf on a golf course. c. “Proof of Financial Responsibility” shall mean, pursuant to Ind. Code § 9-25-2-3, proof of ability to respond in damages for liability that arises out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a Golf Cart pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-25-2-3, as may be amended from time to time, which at the time of the passage of this ordinance, requires operators of Golf Carts to maintain coverage in the following amounts: i. Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of any one (1) person; ii. Subject to the limit in subdivision (i), fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident; and iii. Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of injury to or destruction of property in any one (1) accident. Section 2. Application. This ordinance applies to Streets and other public ways and sidewalks. Nothing herein shall be construed to apply to or limit the use of golf carts on (a) golf courses; (b) private property or (c) the Town’s use of golf carts on Town municipal property for official purposes. Section 3. Limitations on Use. a. Places of Operation. To protect the safety of the Town’s residents, Golf Carts shall only be operated on those Streets, and the portions thereof, with posted speed limits of thirty (30) miles per hour or less. b. Times of Operation. Golf Carts shall only be operated from sunrise to sunset unless such Golf Cart is equipped with headlights, taillights, brake lights, seatbelts, turn signals, and rearview mirror. Furthermore, Golf Carts shall not be operated on such occasions that visibility is reduced or impaired by weather, smoke, fog, or other conditions such that the operator is unable to clearly see for a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet. c. Number of Passengers. The number of persons occupying a Golf Cart may not exceed the number of seats on the Golf Cart. If a Golf Cart has a bench seat, no more than two (2) persons may ride on one bench seat. If an operator of a Golf Cart permits additional persons on a Golf Cart that exceed the number of persons allowed by this ordinance, the operator shall be subject to penalties as provided herein. d. Operating on Sidewalks Prohibited. Golf Carts shall not be operated on the Town’s sidewalks. e. Driver’s License or Identification Card Required. An individual who operates a Golf Cart must either: i. hold a valid driver’s license; or ii. be at least sixteen (16) years and one hundred eighty (180) days of age and hold either (i) an identification card issued under IC 9-24-16 or (ii) a photo exempt identification card issued under IC 9-24-16.5. f. Towing Prohibited. No item shall be towed by a Golf Cart. The only exception to this rule is in the event of Town parades, festivals, or other special events where written permission has been provided by the Town. Section 4. Crossings. Notwithstanding any other provision herein, the operator of a Golf Cart may cross a Street, at a right angle, even if such Street has a posted speed limit in excess of thirty (30) miles per hour. Section 5. Compliance with State Law. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the operator of a Golf Cart shall comply with all other motor vehicle laws and traffic regulations imposed by the State of Indiana. Section 6. Registration Required. Prior to operation of a Golf Cart as provided herein, each and every Golf Cart must be registered by its owner with the Town at Town Hall. Upon such registration at Town Hall, the Clerk-Treasurer shall issue a numerical identification decal and registration card to the owner. The Clerk-Treasurer shall maintain a record of the identification number and name and address of each registered owner. Identification decals shall be affixed to the rear fender area of the Golf Cart so as to be fully visible when the Golf Cart is in operation. Registration is valid for one (1) year. A registration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be required, which includes the cost of the decal and registration card. Section 7. Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem. All Golf Carts being operated on Town Streets must display a triangular slow moving vehicle emblem. The emblem must be displayed pursuant to Indiana Code 9-21-9-2 and meet the requirements for design, materials, and mounting pursuant to Indiana Code 9-21-9-5. Section 8. Indemnification of Town. The Town and its employees assume no liability by registering Golf Carts. Owners and operators, by registering a Golf Cart, agree to indemnify and hold the Town harmless against any injuries, damage, or liability that may result from the use or operation of the Golf Cart. Section 9. Proof of Financial Responsibility Required. Proof of motor vehicle insurance coverage with limits that meet or exceed the minimum coverages provided under Indiana law must be available on the Golf Cart or carried by the operator at all times the Golf Cart is operated in the Town. See Section 1.c. herein; Indiana Code 9-25-2-3. Section 10. Penalties. Individuals found to be in violation of this ordinance shall be cited with a violation and receive a fine, which shall be processed by and paid to the Clerk-Treasurer of the Town and deposited into the general fund of the Town, as follows: a. First Offense: Fifty Dollars ($50.00); b. Second Offense within one (1) year: One Hundred Dollars ($100.00); and c. Third Offense and each additional offense within one (1) year: Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00). Section 11. Revocation of Registration. In addition to any other penalties provided herein, the Town, at its sole discretion, shall have the ability to revoke an operator’s registration and permit for violation of this ordinance. Section 12. Severability of Provisions. If any part of this ordinance is deemed invalid, such part will be deemed severable and its invalidity will have no effect upon the remaining provisions of this ordinance. Section 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and publication as required by law. Adopted this day of , 2017. TOWN COUNCIL Jay Gillespie, President Lori Brane Janet I. Robbins-Pattee ATTEST: Cindy Erb, LaFontaine Clerk-Treasurer

the same.” As American citizens, it is our obligation to preserve, protect and defend the United States Constitution. The Indian Committee Minute report was given on the plan to have Indians transmit telephone messages that the Germans were never able to decode. Correspondence was received from Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, many appreciations for hosting the northeast district meeting, and an invitation to hear “A Conservation with Caroline Scott Harrison” on Oct. 21 at the Peabody Public Library, Columbia City. The chapter continues to support overseas military families by sending coupons to active military bases. On August 28th, over three pounds of coupons were sent to a Navy base in Naples, Italy. Awards received at the district meeting were: Huntington Key Award, and from National: Chapter Achievement Level I, Service to America Committee, Indiana, East Central Division. A new list of books recommended by the

Indiana DAR Literacy Promotion Committee was shared with all. Members who read ten or more books from the list before next year’s convention will receive a certificate. The chapter is promoting the DAR Good Citizen and DAR Scholarship programs. In the Indiana DAR summer newsletter, Gladys Hall, Marguerite Guenin and Avonne Lee Knecht were honored for their special membership milestones in DAR. The chapter is celebrating Constitution Week Sept. 17- 23 with a proclamation from the City of Wabash and the State of Indiana. The “Bells Across America” is being encouraged by churches in our county on Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. EST. A display on Constitution Week is at the North Manchester Public Library. An editorial letter on Constitution Week will be in the local newspapers. Monica Koldyke Miller author of “Threads of Betrayal” and “Winds of Betrayal” gave a presentation of one writer’s journey in lessons of perseverance.

Her two-exciting suspenseful historical romance novels were written over many years before completion and being self-published. These fascinating dramas take us into the Civil War era, depicting powerful stories of families and friendships-their loves and betrayals. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1231 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be given by TJ Honeycutt, collections assistant, Wabash County Museum, on the history of Memorial Hall. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

MU earns U.S. News honors From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester University has again been named one of the best colleges and best value schools among regional colleges by the U.S. News & World Report annual college guide. Manchester is among those selected for the Midwest’s top 10 “Great Schools, Great Prices” ranking. This is also the 24th year the news magazine has recognized the University as one of the top 25 “Best Colleges” in the Midwest. U.S. News & World

Report today announced its 2018 Best Colleges rankings that look at more than 1,800 U.S.-based schools. Last month, The Princeton Review college guide also declared Manchester a “Best in the Midwest.” “We believe the world needs more Manchester graduates, so we do everything in our power to make that happen,” said President Dave McFadden. “That means being good stewards of our resources and offering a rich learning environment that allows students to succeed here and in life after school.”

Most Manchester undergraduate students graduate in four years – an increasing number in three – which accelerates their earning potential and keeps student loan debt in check. Manchester offers a Triple Guarantee to undergraduates – including guaranteed access to financial aid, guaranteed graduation in four years or less and guaranteed job or graduate school placement within six months of graduation. The University’s 10year average for employment/graduate school placement is higher than 95 percent.

Golf outing kicks off 26th annual United Fund fundraising campaign ...continued from page 21 community through financial and other support to local nonprofit agency programs, he continued. “When you support the United Fund, when you give to the United Fund, you support (18) service organizations in a lot of different ways, and not just financially,” Johnson said. “We do a number

of other things to support those organizations too. We get those organizations together on a regular basis and we provide some technical systems types of things too. “So a lot of the things that we do, we do on behalf of not only the organizations but also to make sure that our donors under-

stand that we’re responsible stewards of those donor dollars.” The fall campaign will continue through the end of the year, according to Johnson. For those that have not received a pledge letter yet can call the Wabash County United Fund office at 260-5636726 or visit wcunitefund.org.

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Second Harvest to mark Hunger Action Month By The Paper staff MUNCIE – This September the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to hunger. Hunger Action Month is designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 42 million Americans, including 13 million children, are food insecure, according to the USDA. In East Central

Indiana more than 70,000 people struggle with hunger and may not know where they’ll find their next meal. That number includes one in five kids who may not have enough to eat. “I know we have a ways to go to see the end of this challenging barrier, but progress is being made. We have seen a drop over the last 5 years from 80,000 people in our eightcounty region to just over 70,000 today. With your help, we can keep the positive momentum moving forward,” said Tim Kean, President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank.

“I’ve spent many days on the road this past year, visiting food banks, food pantries, and meal programs and meeting people who are facing hunger,” said Diana Aviv, CEO of Feeding America. “I’ve seen firsthand the anguish that food insecurity and hunger can cause. It is always heartbreaking to meet a mother or father who fears that they will not be able to feed their children. They know that their children cannot reach their full potential if they don’t have enough to eat.” In the East Central Indiana area, Second

Harvest encourages everyone to “Go Orange” on Thursday, Sept. 14. to support Hunger Action Day®. On this day, your group or business can enter into a drawing for orange mystery prizes and receive recognition by Second Harvest staff. Ideas include: wear orange clothing, hats, shoes, costumes; decorate your office in orange; take a picture of your orange lunch spread; create a group photo with an orange backdrop and/or add an orange filter to your group’s Facebook profile picture. To participate post

Delegates attend American Legion & Auxiliary conventions Article Provided

Fifth District delegates from Indiana recently attended the 98th annual National Convention of the American Legion and Auxiliary in Reno, Nev. Delegates attended pre-convention meetings beginning Saturday, Aug. 19. On Sunday, the delegates attended a patriotic memorial service and heard the Carson Chamber Singers perform. At 4 p.m., the Hoosier delegates marched from the 42nd position in the group’s annual parade. Monday through Thursday the delegates attended general meetings and heard reports of the work and countless hours for veterans, troops, youth and communities by the American Legion Auxiliary throughout the 50 states and other U.S. territories. Delegates were reminded that 22 million veterans rely on the efforts of the auxiliary. There were two

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Roxy Stoner (from left), the 5th District president from Wabash Unit No.15, Sue Fugitt, Department of Indiana membership chair from Montpelier Unit No.156, and Barbara Parkhurst, district secretary from Kokomo Unit 6, were among the contestants at the American Legion Auxiliary National Convention in Reno, Nev. Photo provided highlights to the convention. President Donald Trump attended the convention and delegates witnessed his signing the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, after which he gave the pen he used for signing to National Commander Charles Schmidt.

Also, history was made when Denise Rohan of Wisconsin was elected and installed as the first female American Legion National Commander. Diane Duscheck, also of Wisconsin, was installed as the American Legion Auxiliary’s National President.

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Norse, Knights post grid wins By The Paper staff

Manchester's Kelsey Eichenauer tees off at the Huntington North Sectional. Photo by Lori Zimmerman

Northfield never trailed against Manchester Friday night, but the Squires kept it close for a half with the Norse taking a 20-8 halftime lead. The second half was a different story with Northfield scoring 50 points to ruin Manchester’s homecoming with a 70-22 win. Northfield opened the game with a surprise onside kick and ate up nearly six minutes of the first quarter on a 13-play drive, but turned the ball over on downs. On Manchester’s first offensive play, Kade Kennedy picked off a pass from Hayes Sturtsman and returned it 21 yards for a 6-0 lead. Late in the first quarter, the North made it 14-0 on a 20-yard touchdown run from Matt Coe with 18 seconds left in the first quarter. Manchester answered with a 95yard drive, highlighted by a 23yard run from Sturtsman and 46 and 9-yard catches from Trey Clark, resulting with a 2-yard touchdown run from Devon Rooney with 9:20 left in the half. A 2-point conversion from Sturtsman made it 14-8. Northfield took a 20-8 lead on a 16-yard touchdown strike from

Levi Fulkerson to Kennedy with 6:50 left in the half. The second half was all Northfield, starting with a 50-yard touchdown run from Kyle Reed just 22 seconds into the third quarter for a 28-8 lead after a 2-point conversion from Fulkerson. Coe scored from 17-yards out for Northfield before Sturtsman stopped the scoring run with a 26yard touchdown run to cut it to 3614. Jarret Shafer, John Schuler, and Clayton Tomlinson each rushed for touchdowns. Meanwhile, five different players for Southwood found the end zone on Friday as the Knights defeated Wabash, 63-21. Peyton Trexler led Southwood with three TDs, while Matthew Nose added two more. Also scoring for the Knights were Carson Blair, Mason Yentes and Gabe Lloyd. Wabash’s Austin Weiland picked up two touchdowns for the Apaches, while Jared Holley added a third. Action continues Friday as Southwood hosts Whitko, Manchester travels to Tippecanoe Valley, Peru hosts Wabash and Rochester is at Northfield

TRC grid action Manchester, Carillo advance continues on Friday from Huntington sectional Lady Squires place second in tourney

The Manchester High School girls golf team will be returning to regional play for the second year in a row after a second-place finish at the Huntington North Sectional Saturday, Sept. 16 at Norwood Golf Course. The Squires ended the day with a 363 to qualify for regional play. Huntington North won the team title with a 346, while Madison-Grant was the third team to move on to regional with a 373. Wabash’s Bella Carillo had the second best score among golfers whose team didn’t qualify for regional to advance as an individual with a 39-48-87. Northfield just missed the mark as a team with a fourth-place finish with a team score of 385, and Wabash was sixth with a 409. Southwood competed with two golfers with Katie Springer falling two strokes short of qualifying for regional with a 43-38-91. Manchester was led by Kelsey Eichenauer with a 42-45-87, with Lydia Little right behind her with a 41-47-88, and Madyson Ulrey with a 44-45-89. Sam Kissell shot a 46-53-99, and Cora Barnett shot a 52-53-105. “We didn’t play well on the back-nine today,” Manchester coach Josh Troyer said. “It is not what we wanted or expected. We need to work to improve before regional next week. I’m proud of our season-low 173 on the front, but 190 on the back is nowhere near where we are capable of.” Northfield was led by Emma Wynn with a 4645-91, followed by Braetlyn Deeter with a 44-4993. Ariel Dale shot a 47-50-97, Anna Driscoll shot a 49-55-104, and Keaston Stout turned in a

How the teams placed at Huntington North 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Huntington North, 346 Manchester, 363 Madison-Grant, 373 Northfield, 385 Eastbrook, 406 Wabash, 409 Oak Hill, 427 Marion, 430 Mississinewa, 430

45-62-107. For Wabash, following Carillo was Halle Miller with a 51-54-103, Lindsey Mattern with a 52-52-104, Kylie Carmichael with a 51-64-115, and Lacy Crist with a 66-85-151. For Southwood, along with Springer, Chloe Kendall shot a 53-52-105. Manchester and Carillo from Wabash will compete at the regional at Noble Hawk Golf Course near Kendallville on Saturday.

Tippecanoe Valley, Peru hosting Wabash and Rochester at Northfield where the We are now deep into Wabash WebTV crew Three Rivers will be to bring you all Conference play and of the action. The week No.6 of Wabash County high school pregame will begin at 6:45 p.m. from Wilber football continues on Dawes Field and kickoff Friday night. will be at 7 p.m. Players and coaches Wabash WebTV will alike have now gotten into the weekly routine bring you all of the of film study, practice action streaming over the internet each each night and the cusFriday evening so that tomary Thursday night those who cannot get to walk through for the BILL BARROWS a game in-person, can Friday night battle under the lights. It’s a watch the featured game. The Harness long and deep tradition here in our little corner of the brothers, Rick and Tim, along with Jim Landrum, Chandler Jones and world. On this docket for this week are I will bring you all of the action a few key matchups that include this season. Join us for all of it on Southwood hosting Whitko, Wabash WebTV. Manchester traveling to By Bill Barrows

Knights of Columbus to host soccer challenge By The Paper staff Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday Sept. 23 at the Martin Yale Soccer Complex at the Morrett Sports Complex. The contest is open to all boys

and girls ages 9 – 14 as of Sept. 1, 2017. For more information contact Andy Forthofer at 260-330-0170, or email: andy.forthofer@gmail.com. Local winners in each age group will be eligible to participate in regional and state competitions.

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Dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage From the USDA

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced that starting Sept. 1, 2017, dairy producers can enroll for 2018 coverage in the Margin Protection Program (MPPDairy).

Secretary Sonny Perdue has utilized additional flexibility this year by providing dairy producers the option of opting out of the program for 2018. “Secretary Perdue is using his authority to allow producers to withdraw from the

MPP Dairy Program and not pay the annual administrative fee for 2018,” said Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Rob Johansson. “The decision is in response to requests by the dairy industry and a number of MPP-Dairy program participants.” To opt out, a producer should not sign up during the annual registration period. By opting out, a producer would not receive any MPPDairy benefits if payments are triggered for 2018. Full details will be included in a subsequent Federal

Register Notice. The decision would be for 2018 only and is not retroactive. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, provides financial assistance to participating dairy producers when the margin – the difference between the price of milk and feed costs – falls below the coverage level selected by the producer. MPP-Dairy gives participating dairy producers the flexibility to select coverage levels best suited for their operation. Enrollment ends on Dec. 15, 2017, for coverage in calendar

year 2018. Participating farmers will remain in the program through Dec. 31, 2018, and pay a minimum $100 administrative fee for 2018 coverage. Producers have the option of selecting a different coverage level from the previous coverage year during open enrollment. Dairy operations enrolling in the program must meet conservation compliance provisions and cannot participate in the Livestock Gross Margin Dairy Insurance Program. Producers can mail the appropriate form to the producer’s

administrative county FSA office, along with applicable fees, without necessitating a trip to the local FSA office. If electing higher coverage for 2018, dairy producers can either pay the premium in full at the time of enrollment or pay 100 percent of the premium by Sept. 1, 2018. Premium fees may be paid directly to FSA or producers can work with their milk handlers to remit premiums on their behalf. USDA has a web tool to help producers determine the level of coverage under the MPP-Dairy that will provide them with the

Parkview Wabash begins telecardiology By The Paper staff The Parkview Heart Institute, in partnership with P r o f e s s i o n a l E m e r g e n c y Physicians and Northeast Internal Medicine, is expanding the way care is delivered to cardiology patients at Parkview Wabash Hospital. The telecardiology platform allows admitted patients to meet via video from Parkview Wabash Hospital with a cardiologist at the heart institute, located at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. P a r k v i e w Huntington Hospital served as the pilot location for the telecardiology program,

launching in September 2016. Prior to the telecardiology service, patients were transferred to the Parkview Heart Institute to see a cardiologist. Data collected from September 2016 through May 2017 revealed that 89 percent of patients who received a telecardiology consult at Parkview Huntington Hospital were able to remain there for care, rather than be transferred to the heart institute. “We saw a great deal of success using telecardiology in Huntington and we are excited to expand this service to the Wabash community, offering convenient cardiology services

to an even larger population,” said Roy Robertson, MD, president, Parkview Heart I n s t i t u t e . “Telecardiology is just one of the ways we’re adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and we’ll continue to find innovative ways to deliver care to not only reduce transfers but to produce better outcomes for our patients.” When a patient with non-critical, cardiac-related symptoms is admitted to a community hospital, a telecardiology visit is scheduled. Consultation and examination is completed using a video camera, monitor and digital stethoscope, which is positioned on the patient by a

nurse. The cardiologist talks directly to the patient via video, utilizing the digital stethoscope to hear the patient’s heart and lungs, and reviewing all testing that has been performed via the patient’s electronic health record. After the consultation, the cardiologist may place orders, prescribe medications or provide recommendations to the attending physician regarding further diagnostic testing and followup outpatient care. “ C a r d i ov a s c u l a r disease is deadlier than all forms of cancer combined, and it is our goal to give our rural communities the same access to quality cardiology

Soybeans to hit road on Goodyear tires From the United Soybean Board DECATUR, Ill. – This fall when Goodyear introduces its Assurance WeatherReady tires for passenger vehicles, soybean farmers may want to pay attention to their newest customer. That’s because this all-season, innovative line of tires was made possible in part by the soy checkoff. The tires feature a soy-based rubber compound, bringing forward yet another market opportunity for soybean oil and, in return, a profit opportunity for soybean farmers. “Goodyear and the

soy checkoff share something special: a commitment to innovation,” says John Motter, United Soybean Board chair and farmer from Jenera, Ohio. “When we started working with them more than six years ago, it was just an idea, a way to build demand for soybean oil. Now, we have a tire that shows what soy can do on the road.” Goodyear’s interest in soybean oil included a look at sustainability, a priority for many corporations throughout the United States; however, what they found was a competitive advantage – rubber compounds made

with soybean oil remained soft at lower temperatures, leading to enhanced traction in dry, wet and winter conditions. Thus the name, WeatherReady. “As we develop great products that anticipate and respond to the needs of consumers, soybean oil was one of the technologies enabling us to meet a challenging performance goal,” said Eric Mizner, Goodyear’s director of global material science. A product advantage is something that is news to soybean farmers’ ears, as this market is just beginning. “Businesses looking to use soy, even if for sustainable purposes,

want to see not only a price-competitive product, but one that functions the same or better than their original product,” says Motter. “That’s why the checkoff works with companies such as Goodyear to test soybean oil and confirm its characteristics, so we can increase demand for our product and ultimately increase our profit opportunities.” G o o d y e a r ’ s A s s u r a n c e WeatherReady tire will be widely available in September 2017, offered in a wide range of sizes, covering 77 percent of cars, minivans and SUVs on the road today.

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NORTH MANCHESTER—The 2017 FunFest By the River was a “great success” as a community event, according to Debra Pyrah, North Manchester Chamber of Commerce executive director. “(FunFest) is truly a community event,” Pyrah said. “I was very impressed with the teamwork and the camaraderie between volunteers. Everyone was there to serve others and help out however they could. We all had a wonderful time doing it as well. “The way our community members are available to help each other out is what makes North Manchester so unique and special.” Throughout the festival, attendees of all ages had a variety of activities to participate in, according to Erica Garber, FunFest Committee co-chair. “Crossroads Bank provided live entertainment each evening, including live bands on Friday and Saturday night,” Garber continued. “There was also a wide assortment of tasty food for everyone to enjoy as well as numerous vendors selling their wares.” This year’s parade featured dozens of entries from various organizations and individuals, including several decorated for the festival’s “cartoons” theme and

some with costumed riders, such as Peabody’s “Flintstones” theme float. The car and motorcycle show also reported a huge turnout this year with 245 cars and numerous motorcycles, according to officials. Chamber officials sold 50/50 case raffle tickets for their annual fundraiser with Silver Lake resident Anne Gregory taking home the prize of $5,820. New events this year included a tractor show and industrial tours at POET Biorefining. “The FunFest Committee starts organizing this event very early every year,” Cochair Karen Fawcett said. “The tremendous success of FunFest 2017 was due to a combination of the dedication of committee members, numerous sponsors, volunteers, vendors and participants, as well as the beautiful weather. “Without all of them, the event would not have been as successful as it was. Everyone’s hard work really paid off this year.” The North Manchester Chamber of Commerce and FunFest Committee officials said that they would like to thank each and every one who participated in FunFest by the River this year, including its major sponsor, Crossroads Bank.

Chamber officials also thank the following organizations for their sponsorships and participation: Bippus State Bank, Kopkey Manure M a n a g e m e n t , M e t r o n e t , Parkview/Wabas h, The Pool Store, Visit Wabash County, Manchester University, Car Recyclers, Shepherd’s Family Auto, Stine Tire, Family Hearing Center, First Financial Bank, Main View Inn, North Manchester Library, Peabody Foundation, Timbercrest and Wetzel Insurance. The Chamber and FunFest Committee said they would also acknowledged the members of the North Manchester Street Department, North Manchester Police Department, North Manchester Parks and Recreation Department and the North Manchester Fire Department. The FunFest Committee could not put this event on without these town departments overseeing the safety aspects of the festival, as well as hauling larger items downtown, according to the North Manchester Chamber. Additional assistance for the annual event came from the Manchester High School football team, who placed lined trashcans out prior to the event; Larry Miller, who announced the parade; the parade judges; and

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

Design Engineer Diehl Machines, manufacturer of industrial wood processing machinery since 1909, is seeking highly motivated individual for full time position reporting to engineering manager. Create machine assembly designs and control sequences, develop related bills of material, interact with customers. Requirements include mechanical and electrical aptitude including PLCs, familiarity with solid modeling CAD software, good communication skills, and limited travel. Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package. Submit resume with cover letter to: P. O. Box 465 Wabash, IN 46992 Email engineering@diehlmachines.com

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September 20, 2017

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday

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PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, September 24th @ 11:00 A.M. We will sell the following personal property at public auction in Wabash County located at 1818 Old Slocum Trail, LaFontaine, IN. Directions: Take St. Rd. 13 to Somerset. Turn east on Old Slocum Trail and follow to site. Watch for Snyder & Lange signs.

John Deere Riding Mower, Bobcat, Tractor, Boats, Tools & Household John Deere 400 riding mower, Compact Bobcat w/ loader & caged seating, Ferguson 20 Tractor (runs good, good rubber), 3pt grader box, 3pt yard rake, 3pt grader blade, new wagon tires, used tires on rims, (2) 2 bottom mounted plows, small trailer, (2) older boats w/ motors on trailers, small box trailer, push mowers, lawn sweeper, horse tank, fuel tank, table saw, grinder, hand tools, garden tools, Curio cabinet, dining room table w/ chairs, china cabinet, antique dishes, linens, books, rocking chairs, lamps, bedroom furniture, cabinets, step ladders, tool boxes, vintage bell yoke, small storage building on runners, wire, old bicycles, primitive items, vintage sled, metal tubs, outdoor furniture, pot belly stove, lumber, new kitchen cabinets, hardware, construction items and much more! Note: Buildings are full and this is a partial listing! Tractor, Mower & Equipment will sell around noon. Food wagon available. Photos at auctionzip.com (ID #11648). No Buyer's Premium at our auctions! TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents.

Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sonafrank

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September 20, 2017

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500

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by entering

‘the paper’ Football Contest *See Contest Rules

First Prize $ 25

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2nd Place Winner

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Second Prize $ 10 Proudly Serving North ManchesterArea! Area! Now Serving thethe North Manchester

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20 Per Player

includes 18 holes with a cart and $10 for a replay

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FULL MECHANICAL REPAIR Complete Auto & Truck Repair 3. WHS vs Peru

6. Texas A&M vs Arkansas

With an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, the STIHL MS 250 is ideal for building the ultimate firewood pile. Boasting many of the features of our professional saws to maximize reliability, durability and ease of user for the occasional user.

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Sale Price

$ 4. MHS vs Tippecanoe Valley

299

5. Texas Tech vs Houston

Regular Price $35995

Wabash Portable Equipment “Your Lawn & Garden Headquarters Since 1949”

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9. Duke vs North Carolina

7. Ohio vs Eastern Michigan

Bud’s AUTO REPAIR 8. Georgia Southern vs Indiana

Brian Mallow, Agent Registered Representative

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3674 W Old 24, Wabash, IN • Phone: (260) 563-6517

RICK’S AUTO 127 Manchester Ave, Wabash

10. Michigan vs Purdue

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11. Oklahoma vs Baylor

12. Ball State vs Western Kentucky

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September 20, 2017

Football Contest Rules 1. In our $500 JACKPOT FOOTBALL CONTEST, ‘the paper’ offers a $500 award for a perfect entry for the football games listed in our weekly football contest. If no one has a perfect entry, ‘the paper’ will award $25 to the person having the most correct, and $10 to the second best entry. 2. In order to facilitate judging, contestants may use either the official contest entry blank printed in this ad or a reasonable facsimile. Mechanical reproductions will not be accepted. 3. To enter ‘the paper’ football contest, write in the name of the team you think will win in each game. Tie games may be forecast by checking the box on the entry blank. Games may be found in each ad on these pages. 4. TIE BREAKER: Contestants must accurately pick the score of the tie breaker to receive the $500 jackpot prize. The tie breaker will also be used to determine the weekly prize. If two or more persons have a perfect entry, the jackpot

will be divided equally. 5. Be sure to list the winners in numerical order as shown in sponsors’ ads on this page. Game No. 1 winner opposite 1 in the entry blank, etc. 6. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. each Friday. Entries mailed to ‘the paper’ must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Friday. Decision of the judges is final. 7. No person may submit more than one entry, nor may be submitted with the name of a person who could not personally have submitted an entry. ‘the paper’ employees and families are not eligible. 8. Winners of the weekly prize money must pick up the cash at ‘the paper’ office. We would also like to run a picture of the weekly winners. We will NOT mail the checks. 9. Mail entries to: FOOTBALL CONTEST, ‘the paper’, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. 10. Must be 18 years old to enter.

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM NAME ____________________________ ADDRESS _____________________ CITY ______________________________ PHONE _______________________ WINNING TEAMS: 1. ____________________ 9. ____________________ 17. ___________________ 2. ____________________ 10. ___________________ 18. ___________________ 3. ____________________ 11. ___________________ 19. ___________________ 4. ____________________ 12. ___________________ 20. ___________________ 5. ____________________ 13. ___________________ 21. ___________________ 6. ____________________ 14. ___________________ 22. ___________________ 7. ____________________ 15. ___________________ 23. ___________________ 8. ____________________ 16. ___________________ 24. ___________________

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TIE BREAKER

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13. Penn State vs Iowa

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18. Pittsburgh vs Chicago

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17. Denver vs Buffalo 16. UCLA vs Stanford

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21. Miami vs New York Jets

NO APPOINTMENTS 19. Cleveland vs Indianapolis

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602 N. Cass St., Wabash, IN

20. Houston vs New England

260-569-1826

McCoart’s Auto

State Road 15 North 1307 Wabash Ave.

Marion, Indiana

765-664-1275 22. New York Giants vs Philadelphia

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23. Cincinnati vs Green Bay

GENERAL AUTO REPAIR 24. Dallas vs Arizona

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4 Shopping Center Lane P.O. Box 41 Somerset, IN 46984