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New look in store for Eagles 2nd theatre, suites among changes planned for theatre By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Two local organizations made presentations Tuesday, Feb. 14, before the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority for local projects. Representatives from the Honeywell Foundation made a presentation seeking a $996,567 grant for the Eagles Theatre renovation project. In addition, representatives from the Wabash River Trail made a presentation seeking $960,236 for the trail project in Lagro. Both requests represent 20

percent of the projects’ total figure – $4.9 million for the Eagles project and $4.8 million for the trail project. Honeywell Foundation Executive Director Tod Minnich was among those speaking before the board. “We think things went really well,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “It went as expected. It was a busy day, but it was an exciting day.” The Eagles work is being looked at as two different projects. The first project, part of the Stellar Community Project, (continued on page 3)

An artist’s rendering of what the suites will look like on the third floor of the Eagles Theatre. Photo provided

City OKs Changes coming to North Cass Street WRT study Save-A-Lot to close; 2 By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Officials at the Wabash River Trail (WRT) received permission from the City of Wabash to begin studies on a small section of city property along the Wabash River. WRT President Amy Ford made the request Thursday afternoon, Feb. 16, of the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety. The board unanimously approved the request. “Trails are huge now,” she said. “It’s the infrastructure that people are looking for when they move to a community.” Ford told the board that the stretch of land is about five-eighths of a mile long and would stretch from Paradise Spring Historical Park east to a sec(continued on page 4)

businesses to relocate By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

A sign stands along North Cass Street at the site of the future home of Mi Pueblo. Photo by Emma Rausch

One Cass Street grocer is closing this week as two other Wabash businesses make plans to move into new locations along the roadway later this year. The Wabash Save-A-Lot will close its doors Saturday, Feb. 25. State Farm Insurance – Brian Mallow and Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant will be relocating along Cass Street later this year. Four years ago, Wabash Save-A-Lot, located at 950 Cass St., officially opened in Aug. 15, 2012. Although Save-A-Lot is a nationwide discount grocery chain, the Wabash store is locally owned and operated. Its closing was not commanded on the corporate level, according to Chon Tomlin, Save-A-Lot media relations representative. Mike Doust, the Wabash facility’s general manager, declined to comment on the closure. (continued on page 5)

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City is fiscally sound, mayor says By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The City of Wabash is fiscally sound, Mayor Scott Long told the Wabash City Council and about a dozen citizens and department heads on Monday, Feb. 13. Long’s remarks came at the end of his first State of the City address. “We’ve got a healthy General Fund reserve that we try not to dip into,” he told The Paper of Wabash

County following the address. “We try to increase it on an annual basis. We were able to do that this year, not by a lot but by a little bit.” The reserve, according to Clerk-Treasurer Wendy Frazier, is about $6 million. However, Long noted, even though the budget is $17 million this year, department heads keep an eye on their spending. “Just because we budget it doesn’t mean we’re going to spend it,” he said.

In 2016, the various city departments returned $1.32 million in budgeted but not spent money. “We’re doing a lot with as little money as possible, and will continue to do so,” the mayor said. Long noted in his talk that many projects are in the planning stages or will begin this year. Those include the Wabash Street widening project, the 13-15 corridor project (a Stellar Project), sidewalk repair and

replacement, the second phase of the combined sewer separation project and continued street repaving work throughout the city. The Wabash Street widening project would be located near the entrance to the new Parkview Wabash Hospital. It is designed to make entering and exiting the hospital grounds from Wabash Street easier. The 13-15 corridor project seeks to make improvements to Ind.13-15 (South Wabash Street) from Canal Street and north of the bridge at Smith Street. Improvements will be similar to the rest of downtown Wabash. “Serving as a gateway into Wabash, it is of the utmost importance that aesthetics are improved in this area,” the city’s Stellar Plan reads. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have required Indiana communities with com-

bined sewer systems to develop plans to mitigate combined sewer overflows in order to meet the Clean Water Act and resulting Water Quality Standards. The city has been working on the project since 2001. It was broken into four phases. The first phase, primarily along Manchester Avenue, was completed in 2013. The second phase is to be completed by Nov. 1, 2017. There are several places on the city’s south side that are included in the project’s second phase, including Chestnut and Middle streets, Columbus and Pike streets, as well as the Highland Drive and Parkway Drive area. There also is some work off of State Road 13 at Gillen Avenue, and some work north of Sherman Street. Work also is planned near the city’s lift station near Indiana and Washington Street. Work is expected to begin on the project sometime in March. The third phase is to be

completed by Nov. 1, 2021, and the final phase by Nov. 1, 2025. As for the street paving work, Long noted the city has conducted an asset management plan. “It graded our streets so we know which of our streets are the worst,” he said. “We will get them in sequence and get them repaved.” During the talk, the mayor highlighted various successes the various departments had in 2016. Those include: — The Park Department became one of 10 departments in Indiana to implement the Google Trekker program, allowing the parks and trails to be seen on Google Maps. — The Wabash Fire Department implemented a mentoring program for new hires and newly promoted personnel. — There was $30,582,899 investment in the city in new construction overseen by the building commissioner.

— The Street Department completed 14 paving projects around the city. In addition, it started the right of way acquisition for the second phase of the Alber Street project. — The Wastewater Department completed the $2.3 million headworks project replacing pumps, a new building and new mechanical bar screens. — The Wabash Police Department responded to 422 9-1-1 calls and 411 9-1-1 hangup calls. — The Drug Task Force initiated 95 cases in 2016, the second highest total since it was formed. The highest total was 109 in 2015. City Council member Bryan Dillon complimented the department heads for their work over the past year. “A lot of the numbers on here are because of your leadership and the men and women under you,” he said. “Thank you.”

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New look in store for Eagles includes work on the first and fourth floors of the Eagles Theatre, as well as work on the heating and air conditioning, preserving the outside of the building, installation of a fire sprinkler system, upgrades to the electrical service and work on the building’s elevator and stairways. The Wabash City Council and Wabash Marketplace Inc. has committed more than $500,000 toward the project. The remainder, roughly $1.7 million, is coming from a C o m m u n i t y Development Block Grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. “Project one is the OCRA project for historic preservation, and project two is the build out of the rest of the facility,” Minnich said. The first project will be completed before work on the second project begins. “When we started, thanks to Stellar, thinking that we could rehab the Eagles, it was really exciting,” he said. An internal programming team spent a year meeting weekly to discuss the facility. “A year ago we also took some meetings with potential community partners,” he continued. “We picked like Community Theatre and other organizations around town to gather their input and how they might use the facility. Our goal was not just to rehab a building and have a nice empty building, but figure out how to breathe live into it and activity in all day parts. “We envision serving different people during the day than we do in the evening and on weekends. But really trying to have life in all the facility all the time.” Minnich said the building’s design now incorporates “the best of the best of those ideas.” “We know the best laid plans … we’ll continue to evolve and develop new plans.” The plans, as they exist today, will give the Eagles a completely new look. “One of the exciting things that initially came out of it is a basement theatre,” Minnich said. “We

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have a real challenge with the stage in two areas, one, keeping first run movies. The movie companies require us to keep them for three or four weeks. Everyone wants to see the new release on release weekend. This will allow us to open films in the main theatre, the Eagles Theatre, and then in weeks three or four open another new movie in the main theatre and then move that other movie (to the second theatre.) “That second theatre is going to be big enough for our weeks three and four crowds.” The second theatre will seat 40 people and will have state-of-theart sound. “It also gives us and advantage with live entertainment to keep film programming running,” Minnich noted. “Again, the film companies frown on you taking a day off showing a film, but as long as we’re showing it … “In that theatre, if we have larger capacity crowds, more people that want to see (a film), we don’t have to do two showings a day, we can do six or eight showings a day and get the capacity up.” On the second floor, recording and video studios are planned. They will be made available to high school students interested in receiving certifications in video and audio work. The Foundation is partnering with the Heartland Career Center for that program. “We envision that being a comprehensive arts program,”

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An artist’s rendition of what the recording studio on the second floor of the Eagles Theatre building would look like. Photos provided

because I have a box full of tapes from my daughter’s childhood,” he said. “So there will be a variety of those type of programs. Some of those programs would be geared toward students not on the Heartland tract, but we’d also have those open to public people of all ages.”

Minnich believes there is a need for that type of programming. “We talked a lot about what this community and this region would need,” he said. “Part of the goal with the regional cities is to create a very livable community, quality of life.” Education, obviously, is a factor in that.

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An artist’s rendition of the basement, first and second floors of the Eagles Theatre building.

Minnich said. “During the day it will serve kids in school with an official school program with, we hope, dual credits. “In the evening there will be an afterschool program for kids who can’t carve out half a day for that tract, but still might want to learn these skills.” Programs for adults also will be planned. “I hope one of the classes we’ll run is how to transfer VHS tapes to digital,

coatroom and storage space so events for up to 200 people can take place in the renovated ballroom. There also are two break-out, or meeting, rooms. “Our goal wasn’t to take events that happen at the Honeywell Center or other places in the community and move them there,” Minnich said. “Some of that will happen. But our goal was really to have a place that could serve a wide region. That people from out of town would select Wabash as a destination to have their event. We really believe that

“We think there will be local musicians that want to use the recording studio, so it would be available to them,” he said. “We think of the local production companies might want to make use of the video studio. “We hope there will be a broad-based community need. We hope to see the studios used twenty-four hours a day if we can; certainly sixteen to eighteen hours a day.” Renovations on the fourth floor seek to bring it back to the glory it once had. Included in the updates are restrooms, a kitchen, a

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tion of land already owned by WRT. In total, the stretch would be about three-quarters of a mile long.

The land would run along the river and underneath the Norfolk Southern bridge to the east of the park.

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“There’s already like a utility easement there right now, a Duke utility easement,” she said. “There’s already like a partial road.” She said when she first began investigating the area, information available said the land belonged to Norfolk Southern. However, in talks with the railroad, she later learned the land belonged to the city. She also presented the board a copy of the Duke Energy easement requirements for review. “They love it when trails come in and beef up their road, putting a paved road in instead of the dirt road they have,” Ford said. Mayor Scott Long asked if the group had an issue with Duke’s requirement, as stated in the paper she presented the board, that a 25-foot right of way between their facilities and the trail. “They don’t have a facility in that area,” Ford said. However, Long and board member Todd Titus noted that poles are considered a Duke facility. Eric Wolfe, construction manager for Construction Control, which is overseeing the trail project, said that

WRT has worked with Duke in Lagro, “and they have had no problem at all building within three feet of their poles.” “They apparently don’t consider that twenty-five foot, and again it’s a road and not a structure, so that eliminates that concern for them,” he added. Long reiterated that he was “just reading what their easement requirements say.” Titus also said that when the city built the last leg of its trail that it had to abide by the requirements. “I think it’s a cover themselves type of document,” Wolfe said. “But again, they’ve had absolutely no problem at all with us building the road, and we’ve been doing that from Lagro west and absolutely have had no problem at all.” Long asked if WRT would present the city an easement agreement. Ford said that it would, and Wolfe added that before it is time to do that, the group needs the city’s approval. “We want to make sure that the city doesn’t have restrictive access to that,” Long said, noting that the city has a sewer that it has to

maintain. “Should something happen there after the trail is built and we need to dig it up, we’re going to dig it up. I mean, we’ll replace it.” He also warned WRT that it would need an agreement with Norfolk Southern for an easement underneath the railroad bridge. Long also said that “my main concern as mayor is that any DNR permits or permissions are obtained, Army Corps of Engineers, the easements with Duke Energy and the railroad” are obtained. Wolfe agreed, noting, “we want to make sure ever T is crossed and every I is dotted, but again,

this is basically a matter of making sure you are comfortable with is proceeding. If we get your blessing to proceed, then we can spend money with the engineering form to make sure that everything is per your requirements.” City Attorney Randi ZimmermanIrgang reiterated that nothing agreed to on Thursday was binding. “If you say, ‘No,’ we might as well walk out the door and not spend the money,” Wolfe said. “If we have your blessing to proceed, great, we’ll rock and roll, and we’ll come back to you with all the information for your approval.”

Should work be approved down the road, WRT would take care of construction costs, paving and maintenance costs. Ford later told The Paper of Wabash County that she was pleased with the results of the Board of Works meeting. “I feel the meeting with the Board of Works went well and they were all very receptive to our request,” she said. “Our next steps will be to work with all the permitting agencies required for this extension. These steps will be handled through our engineer firm, Crossroad Engineers, out of Beech Grove.”

New look in store for Eagles ... continued from page 3 room, when restored, is going to be unlike anything else in this part of the state. “With that in mind, we designed that whole fourth floor to serve that ballroom and to serve those events. There’s things we don’t have in any of our other facilities.” As for the third floor, Honeywell officials expect the existing three rooms to be available for rent for large and small events. The middle of

the three rooms can open up to the rooms on either side, depending on the size of the event. “We see that being used for private rentals,” Minnich said. “We also wanted to keep it very flexible so that different art workshops, different classes could happen within that space – either things that we produce or things other people want to produce.” The third floor, he noted, also opens up

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into the second balcony, which currently is not used by the theatre. “We envision that having two suites that would be available for rent, and really nice seating on that level. Picture club level seating.” Suites could be used for anything from a kid’s birthday party to personal or company use during one of the concerts on the Eagles Theatre stage. There will two elevators serving the entire building from the basement to the fourth floors. One will be larger and the other will be smaller in the existing elevator shaft. Officials from the Wabash River Trail are seeking funds to help complete the trail work through the Town of Lagro. WRT President Amy Ford was pleased with the way the presentation went. “The presentation on Tuesday went well and was well received,” she said. “There were seven presentations that day and four of them were trail requests.” Factoring in these recent 7 requests, the total requests/awards is brought to the $43 million range, she continued, noting that the Northeast Regional Partnership had $42 million to disperse. A decision on the two requests will likely come at the RDA board’s March meeting.

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Changes coming to North Cass Street State Farm Insurance – Brian Mallow, currently located at 385 Manchester Ave., will be officially relocating to 563 Cass St. Tuesday, March 7, according to Mallow, State Farm Insurance agent. “Because of the great support we received over the last eight years, we have outgrown our old

on Cass Street later this year, according to Gerardo Ortiz, Mi Pueblo manager. “We want a better location,” Ortiz told The Paper. “It will be a little bigger. We’re going to have the same menu and adding a couple things.” The restaurant will be adding a bar and outside dining at its new location, he

office and we need room to expand,” Mallow told The Paper of Wabash County. For more information, contact Mallow at 260-563-5446. Mi Pueblo, currently located at 1305 Cass St., will be moving into a brand new building located between Lighthouse Missions and O’Reilly Auto Parts

continued. “People asked for (the changes),” Ortiz said. “So the new facility will have its own bar and outside dining for when it’s nice and warm outside.” Construction will begin in May and will take approximately six months to complete.

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The new location for Brian Mallow, State Farm Insurance agent, starting March 7. Photo by Emma Rausch

New boutique opens in North Manchester By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER - Last summer, Bill Leonhard and his wife Denise ordered a line of spring clothing for their store, Cottage Creations, not knowing if they would have space to sell it. After discussions with Matt Mize, owner of the building Cottage Creations is located in, the Leonhards were able to expand their business and open a boutique. “The major part of the expansion is the boutique. My wife and I talked about it last summer and ordered the spring clothes, and then I went to Matt [Mize] and told him I was expanding my inventory and was interested in renting more space if he ever moved,” Leonhard said. Mize told Leonhard that he had plans in the works regarding the part of the building where his law office was located, and when Mize moved his offices to their new location he rented the space to Leonhard. “We wanted to have it done by Christmas, but the timing didn’t quite work out,” Leonhard said. “After [Mize] moved, we had to do the construction, then we had to set everything up.” The construction work eliminated a hallway separating the two offices, and made aesthetic improvements to the new space needed due to the difference in ceiling heights. “We’ve added a dressing room, so the ladies can try on the clothes. We’re carrying jewelry from My Saint My Hero, which is made in Bosnia and

Herzegovina. Part of the proceeds from the jewelry sales goes there,” Leonhard said. The boutique currently carries two clothing lines, Simply Noelle and Victoria. “When we were deciding what to carry, we wanted to have something you couldn’t find in Fort Wayne or Warsaw or Huntington,” Leonhard said. “The closest store [selling Simply Noelle] is near Indianapolis.” In addition to the clothing and jewelry lines, the new space also has a memorials section with garden stones and wind chimes. In addition to adding the boutique, Leonhard used the new space to widen aisle ways and spread out products more. “We really wanted to open things up. Things used to be so close you could barely walk through the store,” he said. “We were able to bring our kid’s stuff out too. It used to be tucked away in a back corner, but now we

Leonhard said. For those who haven’t been in yet, Cottage Creations features a wide variety of gifts, with new items cycling through each season. Brands include Woodwick candles, Ty stuff ani-

mals, Mud Pie children’s clothing and Willow Tree ornaments, in addition to the new lines offered in the boutique. Both live and silk custom floral arrangements are available as well, and they do deliver.

Cottage Creations in North Manchester recently expanded and added a boutique carrying the Simply Noelle and Victoria clothing lines for women. Photo by David Fenker have it right in front. We had one lady come in last week and ask when we started carrying items for kids – we’ve had it for two years, it’s just been hidden in the back.” A large part of the reorganization occurring within the store is to improve the workflow for the employees. Currently, some supplies for floral arrangements are stored in the basement, while the workspace is in a room

between the basement and main level. With the new space Cottage Creations gained on the same level as the workroom, Leonhard plans to move those supplies up and to rearrange the workspace to provide both more room and more efficiency. “We’ll be bringing the helium and ribbons for the balloons upstairs [to the main level of the store], so when someone is up front we don’t have to run downstairs,”

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MCS Board agrees to joint feasibility study By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools has agreed to discuss sharing services with Wabash City Schools and MSD of Wabash County. M C S

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leadership of the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County,” Reichhart said, reading a press release prepared for the announcement. “The MCS Board and Dr. Reichhart are willing to engage in discussions on sharing services between the other county school districts, and to conduct a joint feasibility study with our community partners. However, the MCS Board of Trustees is not committing to agreeing to countywide consolidation among all three public school districts.” The announcement was in response to a letter from the C o m m u n i t y Foundation inviting all three county school districts to

develop a joint funding proposal to bring in consultants to study the factors affecting education in the county. “The Foundation embraces education as the principal driver of economic growth and opportunity and the means to lift more citizens from poverty to prosperity,” Community F o u n d a t i o n Executive Director Patty Grant said in the letter. “The future of Wabash County rests largely on the education of our children. We seek to be helpful.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, Reichhart announced that the board will begin a strategic planning and vision process in the spring of 2017. He said that part of the strategic

planning will include succession plans, as he does not intend to remain superintendent past 2022. Additional news from the meeting included the reappointment of board member Tim McLaughlin as the district’s representative on the Parks and Recreation Board, approval for Business Manager Scott Bumgardner to advertise tax anticipation bids, approval of a budget reduction for 2017 and the completion of the sale of the Maple Park property. In a 6-0 vote, the board authorized Bumgardner to seek tax anticipation bids, which will allow the district to borrow up to $1 million. “We do this yearly for cash flow purpos-

es. It’s something that we’re getting closer and closer to weaning ourselves off of, and I hope to do that in the future,” Bumgardner said. “We’ve done these tax anticipation warrants for seven or eight years now, since a lot has changed in school finance.” The board approved the budget reduction 6-0 as well. The district received its official 2017 budget in late January. “Our tax rate came out around 81 cents, and again will be the lowest tax rate in the county,” Bumgardner said. The district had to cut $528,869 from the capital projects fund, $95,000 from transportation and $283,824 from the bus replacement fund.

“We’re not really cutting that, we’re moving that money to pay our pension debt,” Bumgardner said. He noted that they had to advertise their budget high in order to receive the most funds possible. Reichhart added that every school district gets cut from their advertised budget. The sale of Maple Park to Harp Development, LLC also received a 6-0 vote. School Attorney Al Schlitt explained that, when Ian Poston received word that he was the highest bidder on the property, he wanted to set up a limited liability corporation to take the title. “We’re making it official, as far as the LLC,” Bumgardner said.

MSD budget sees $2.4 million cut By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The MSD of Wabash County Board of Education cut more than $2.4

million from its budget Tuesday night, Feb. 14. As ordered by the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, the board trimmed $2,447,990 from its General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, Transportation Fund, Bus Replacement and Rainy Day Fund. The district’s School Pension and Debt Service funds received no reduction. MSD proposed a $24,875,556 budget prior to Tuesday’s cuts. The budget’s cuts were determined by the assessed value and total tax rate, according to Chris

Kuhn, MSD assistant superintendent of finance. “So as the assessed value increases, the tax rate decreases and so a lot of that tax rate is dependent upon what our assessed value is going to be,” Kuhn said. “So we always advertise a lower assessed value and … our assessed value this year was higher than 2016. So the assessed value was ($733,746,352).” The board’s proposed budget was based on a 1.361 total tax rate. In line with the DLGF’s budget notice, the actual total tax rate was set to .8573.

The new budget affords a $14,589,985 General Fund, $2,322,523 Capital Projects Fund, $ 1 , 4 4 9 , 3 5 1 Transportation Fund, $311,448 Bus Replacement and $258,218 Rainy Day Fund. In other news, the board unanimously approved purchasing three IC Collins Buses at $82,343 per bus. The board also approved two resolutions to transfer unencumbered Capital Projects funds to the Child Development Fund, or 1310 Fund. The first resolution transferred $300,000 from the Capital

Projects Fund into the Rainy Day Fund. The second resolution transferred $260,880.07 from the Rainy Day Fund into the 1310 Fund. “So when we developed our budget, we anticipated being able to take some monies out of Capital Projects and move that to Rainy Day so that we could take that money in Rainy Day and pay off (the Child Development Fund),” Kuhn explained. Approximately $40,000 remained in the Rainy Day Fund for other costs and payments that “will have to come out of Rainy Day,” he continued.

P.E.O. has February meeting Article provided The February meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BY was at 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Miller’s Merry Manor. Hostesses were Gail Bussard and Linda

Miller. Christy Reynolds read a letter from the state association congratulating the chapter on a successful PCE grant for a Wabash woman. President Kelly

Smith read her end-ofthe-year letter which will be sent to the state, having been approved by the group. The next lunch meeting will be Friday, March 3, at Harvey Hinklemeyer’s at 11:30

a.m. All sisters and guests are welcome. Jane Barlow reported that the singing valentine schedule was complete. The trio of singers delivered valentines to 17 area residents on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Then on Thursday night the trio along with several sisters presented a program at the Woman’s Clubhouse giving background on the organization and a sample singing valentine. The next meeting will be March 13 at the home of Julia Chowning with Linda Miller acting as cohostess.

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MHS Winter Guard earns silver rating Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester High School Winter Guard starts off its 10th year of competition with an overall season rating of silver. On Feb. 11, the Manchester High School Winter Guard performed at Zionsville High School and finished with a silver rating. This was an especially gratifying performance as it was the first on the Guard’s new floor tarp, which was made possible by a matching donation from Abresist Kalenborn. The Guard had an excellent performance improving their score by almost 10 points from their previous performance at Mt. Vernon High School in Fortville on Jan. 28, where it also earned a silver rating. “This was a tough week for the Guard,” director Lawrence Neumann said. “We made a lot of adjustments after the first competition and the students had a short time to learn the changes. They worked hard, pulled together, and did excellent.” The Guard is on track to exceed their goal of a gold at Divisional Finals in March. This year’s show is “Flaws Within” featuring, “Do You Want the Truth or S o m e t h i n g Beautiful,” by Paloma Faith. The show juxtaposes the perfect picture that we may want to present to the world with the beauty of individuality in embracing our own flaws, fostering the belief that what makes us different,

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serves as the writers of the World Day of Prayer worship service. MARCH 4 BREAKFAST BUFFET TO BENEFIT RANDY ARNETT FAMILY: The North Manchester Congregational Christian Church will host a breakfast buffet as a benefit for the Randy Arnett family to offset treatment costs related to Randy’s prostate cancer. The event will be held on March 4 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the church located at 310 N. Walnut Street. The breakfast buffet will feature Biscuits & Gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links and drinks. Donations may be received prior to the event to the Congregational Christian Church Benevolence Fund for the family. Contact the church at 982-2882 for more information. HAPPENINGS AT THE FIREHOUSE: Saturday, March 4 – Infinity Now and the Mykayla Cynthia Band. Doors Open at 6:30 p.m. with open mic time then the bands

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Mary Ann Mast, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Carol Layne, Alma Devore, Doris Mattern, Anne Bell, and Phil and Jan Weck. The group will meet on Feb. 22 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. Anyone is welcome to attend. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add the family and friends of 1950 Urbana graduate Donald Monce who died on Feb. 10 and Max Chamberlain. Continue to remember Craig Winegardner and C a r o l y n Winegardner, Todd Eiler, Harold (and Nancy) Christie, Richard Miller, Herman Bozarth, Lillian Maurer, Gladys Hall, Jane Winebrenner, and Jonathon Fawley. B I R T H D AY S : Feb. 23 – Lois Haupert, Beverly Schnepp, Ann Driscoll, Timothy Quin, Marilynn Miller. Feb. 24 Brenda Sellers. Feb. 25 – Mike Benson, Shaun Knee, Cale Howard. Feb. 26 – Peggy Dilling. Feb. 27 – Stephanie April Dimarzio, Phil Dale, Melissa Eads, Gene Miller. Feb. 28 – Dan Eads, Andrew Miller. (We have two Feb. 29 Leap Year birthdays – Martha Chamberlain and Dennis Schnepp. They can celebrate next year!) Mar. 1 – Michele Baer, Chris Krom. A N N I V E R SARIES: Feb. 24 – Lois and Dean Haupert will be celebrating their 66th birthday. Cards can be sent to them at 6143 N 150 E, Urbana, IN 46990. (Jerry and Lana Long were married on Feb. 29 so they will have to wait until 2018 to celebrate!) NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992 or emailed to me at mamast812@gmail.c om or by calling 260377-9475.

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Breakfast buffet to benefit Arnett family By Sebrena Cline The North Manchester Congregational Christian Church will host a breakfast buffet as a benefit for the Randy Arnett family to offset treatment costs related to Arnett’s prostate cancer. The event will be on March 4 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the church located at 310 N. Walnut Street. Arnett was diagnosed in October of 2015. The news was devastating but Arnett continues to live life to its fullest. He is employed at

Airworks in Warsaw and spends all the time he can with his children and grandchildren. “My dad is all about his grandchildren. He is a kind loving man and would do anything for anyone” stated Laura Arnett, “My dad has four children: Lyndsay McClure, Michael Lehman, Jordan Arnett and me, we are wanting to put this benefit together so he can meet his deductible on his insurance and continue with treatments. “This type of cancer is

not curable, but manageable, due to the cancer metastasizing to a part in his spine. He goes into the cancer center every month to get his monthly shots. These shots help stop the cancer from growing and spreading. They are working for now, but we were told there will need to be different treatments in the future. He is still in such high spirt and doing the best he can and living life to the fullest.” Arnett’s annual medical deductible is $6,000. Arnett is the son of

Kernie and Ronda Arnett. Siblings include Carolyn, Lois, Rhonda, Robert, and Ron, who passed away in 2012 from a massive heart attack. The breakfast buffet will feature biscuits & gravy, scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage links and drinks. Donations may be received prior to the event to the Congregational Christian Church Benevolence Fund for the family. Contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information.

Mykala Cynthia Band headlines Firehouse show on March 4 By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — The Mykala Cynthia band will perform Saturday, March 4, at The Firehouse. Originating from M a n c h e s t e r University, it plays folk, pop, jazz and rock. It has played around northern Indiana for two years. They can’t wait to continue making

music over the next few years. You can check out their material on iTunes and Spotify @mykaylacynthia. Joining the Mykala Cynthia band is Infinity Now, a pop/rock band based out of Columbus. It has played shows all over the Midwest, including a show opening up for Charlie Daniels, as well as multiple gigs

at Six Flags in Chicago. Though it covers from Selena Gomez to Paramore, they also enjoy playing classic rock and sharing its original music with their fans. Over the past summer, it recorded a full-length album with Michael T a y l o r (Forevermore) featuring all original music. Doors open at 6:30

Winchester Center plans various programs By The Paper staff Living Well Winchester Center is presenting a Spanish Basic Language Class led by Maria Smyth. The introductory class will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 9:30 – 10:50 a.m. This free class is open to all ages. Please call 260-5634475 to make a reservation. Also, an aroma therapy class, “The Necessary Trio”, by Annette Bogaski will be at the center from

noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 21. This free class will be an introduction to lemon, lavender, and peppermint oils and the different ways to use them. Please call 260-563-4475 to make a reservation. The center is hosting an Electronic Workshop for boomers and older adults. The class will be led by Vickie Houlihan and students from Heartland Career Center. The free class, “Learning to Bookmark Favorites,”

will be from 1-2:15 p.m. at Winchester Center, Tuesday, Feb. 21. Please call 260-5634475 to make a reservation. Barb Gilbert will lead a class on card making from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. Barb will teach and help create four different cards. The class is $15. Seating is limited, please stop by Winchester Center 239 Bond Street, Wabash, to make your reservation and pay for the class.

p.m. with Open Mic time, then the bands start at 7:30. While all Firehouse youth concerts are no charge, free will donations to help keep the Firehouse operating are encouraged. The Firehouse at 108 West Main Street in North Manchester is NE Indiana’s Premier Youth Music Venue. Call 260-5780356, find us on Facebook or email us a t firehousenm@gmail.c om

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Brittany Sork – Daniel Bourne Brittany M. Sork and Daniel W. Bourne announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Miss Sork is the son of Joni Sork and Guy Sork. She is a 2011 graduate of Huntington

North High School and a 2016 graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She is employed at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Bourne is the son of Mandy Fuller.

He is a 2008 Manchester High School graduate and is employed by Matt Smith Construction, North Manchester. The couple plans a 3:30 p.m. service on Sept. 23, 2017, in Huntington.

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Mr. & Mrs. Jay Clevenger Jay Clevenger and the former Janet Haupert were married March 19, 1967, at the Laketon United Methodist church by the Rev. Thomas Ford. The Clevengers will be honored with an open house hosted by their children from 24 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the North Manchester Public Library. Guests’ presence is to be the only gift to the couple. The Clevengers have three children Shauna Newell of North Manchester,

Janelle (Ben) McLaughlin of North Manchester and Matt (Kari) Clevenger of Lizton. They also have six grandchildren: Alex Newell, Hannah Newell, Sydney McLaughlin, Evan McLaughlin, Carter Clevenger and Nolan Clevenger. The immediate family looks forward to celebrating together in Gulf Shores, Ala., in June. The couple enjoys traveling and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

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Michelle Hutchinson, RN Coordinator at Bickford of Wabash, was recognized for her outstanding performance by being nominated for the RNC of the Year award. Photo provided

Bickford of Wabash RN recognized for outstanding performance By The Paper staff M i c h e l l e Hutchinson, RN Coordinator at Bickford of Wabash, has been nominated for the RNC of the Year award for the second straight year. The award is presented to the registered nurse who best exemplifies all of Bickford’s core qualities, has a record of outstanding performance, and high resident and family satisfaction scores. Hutchinson is one of five registered nursess across the company to be recog-

nized for this award. “We’re so incredibly blessed to have Michelle,” Executive Director Mitch Backs said. “She is phenomenal. I could not ask for a better RN or a better person to work with and care for our residents. We’re all ecstatic that she has achieved this opportunity to represent us at Bickford’s annual family reunion for the second year in a row.” The Bickford Family Reunion, which is their annual awards ceremony to recognize and cel-

ebrate the Best of the Best across the company, will take place on Feb. 27 in Kansas City, Mo. “I don’t think they could get anybody better,” longtime Bickford resident Ruth McGuire said. “She takes a genuine interest in every resident and is just a wonderful person to be around.” Bickford Senior Living is a family owned and operated company that provides assisted living and memory care services in 50 different branches across 9 different states.

Tina Campbell – Rick Burns Tina Campbell and Rick Burns, both of Wabash, exchanged wedding vows on Jan. 27, 2017, at Harmony Ridge, Wabash. Pastor Kent Harting officiated. Maid of Honor was

Tristin Campbell and best man was Terry Burns. The couple honeymooned in South Padre Island, Texas, and Nuevo Progresso, Mexico.

For 2 Years now you’ve been gone, but now you can sing a new song. You used to sing “I’ve Got A Home In Glory Land That Outshines The Sun,” now Dear Momma you are with the Son! You told me Momma before you passed to get Jesus in my heart and to make it last. Now, one thing I am certain of is that one day I’ll be with you up above! Oh I thank you for all your prayers while you were here, oh that’s just proof of a mother’s love my dear... In Memory & Celebration of Clara Siegfred From Mitch and Your Family and all who loved and knew Momma 11-21-15

Students help needy families: On Thursday Feb. 2, the Key Clubs from Manchester and Northfield high schools joined forces at the Northfield vs. Manchester boys basketball game. The clubs hosted a baked goods sale, raising $180 from their combined efforts. All of the proceeds are being donated to Heifer International. Heifer International is an organization that helps send farm animals to third world countries. With the proceeds, the two schools’ Key Clubs have purchased one pig and three rabbits to be given to needy families worldwide. Photos provided

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Impact a life by being mentor By Tami Silverman Talk to most successful individuals and you’ll hear stories of how caring adults – mentors – played key roles in guiding them on their journeys. Research abounds about the benefits of high-quality mentoring relationships. Mentors expand children’s support networks, help them grow into well-rounded citizens and build important skills. When we ensure the healthy development of the next generation, they will pay that back through productive and responsible citizenship. Yet too many kids, especially boys, who want and need mentors don’t have one. Mentoring plays a big role in developing healthy students. Mentoring’s key educational benefits include increased graduation rates, lower dropout rates, better attitudes about school, higher college enrollment rates, and higher educational aspirations. The benefits of mentoring extend beyond academics. A Big Brothers Big Sisters study found youth who met regularly with their mentors were 46 percent less likely to start using illegal drugs, and 27 percent less likely to start drinking. Mentees in high-quality programs were also less likely to hit another youth and had lower delinquency rates. A 2013 study, The Role of Risk, identified the greatest benefit of mentoring as a reduction in symptoms of depression, a critical finding, as almost one in four youth at the beginning of the study had reported worrisome levels of these symptoms. The value of mentoring can be amplified for kids facing the greatest hurdles. The American Institutes for Research found that mentoring initiatives often focus on African American boys because many in low-income communities are at high risk for school failure, school exclusion, low educational attainment, gang involvement, substance abuse and criminal justice involvement. Research funded by the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey found that mentoring initiatives helped boys create and develop healthy identities, build their self-belief, and facilitated the skill development and social connections needed to succeed. MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership says strong mentoring programs must set clear expectations for mentors and the mentees. Mentors should commit to at least one year of weekly face-to-face meetings. Screenings should include an in-person interview, reference and background check. A mentor should complete at least two hours of training prior to being matched with a mentee and go through ongoing training. Caring, empathetic, and dedicated adults who serve as mentors can help kids successfully transition into adulthood. Yet one in three kids is still waiting for a mentor. To help fill that gap, visit www.iyi.org and click on the Indiana Mentoring Partnership link. By stepping up and signing up, you’ll improve the life of a child, enrich your own life and honor those who helped you succeed. Tami Silverman is the president and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute. She may be reached at iyi@iyi.org or on Twitter at @Tami_IYI.

Contact lawmakers about tax plan Dear Editor: The $1.50 cigarette tax increase is in jeopardy. Chairman Tim Brown provided an amendment to the budget bill, HB1001 (cigarette tax increase), to increase the cigarette tax to $1 instead of $1.50 and fund Tobacco Prevention and Cessation at $7.5 million instead of $35 million. We need you to contact our legislators now to tell them you support increasing the cigarette tax by $1.50 and restoring funding to tobacco prevention

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR and cessation by $35 million. If we raise the state’s cigarette tax to $1.00 instead of $1.50: -- 16,300 kids will become adult smokers -- 19,500 adult smokers won’t quit -- 10,300 people will die prematurely from smoking -- 4,500 moms and babies will be impacted by smoking-affected pregnancies and births over five years

These things will not happen with a $1.50 cigarette tax increase. Though the state collects nearly $600 million in tobacco revenue (master settlement and tax), it spends only $5 million per year on tobacco prevention programs. Meanwhile, tobacco companies spend $285 million per year on marketing their products to Hoosiers. To combat this influence and to speed

the decline of the state’s smoking rates, Indiana should increase its investment in tobacco prevention and cessation programs and restore funding to $35 million annually. Please contact your legislators through this website http://raiseitforhealthin.com/ - support. - Dan Gray, director, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition

Wabash River Trail is not needed Dear Editor: Two girls died on February 13, 2017. One was 13. The other was 14. They weren’t killed in a tragic car crash. They didn’t succumb to drugs. Nor did they die from an aggressive strain of the flu. They were murdered – their lives extinguished while hiking on a public trail in Delphi, Ind. I’ve learned that some in Wabash are wanting to build a

lengthy trail along the Wabash River – a trail that would cross acres of both private and public lands. The pristine beauty along the Wabash is unquestionable. Yet, patrolling the lengthy stretch of pathway and protecting those who would enjoy hiking and exploring is totally impossible. The vast miles along the riverbank provide an open invitation to drug dealers, pedophiles, rapists,

and yes, even murderers. Unlike the trail in Delphi where those seeking victims for their sickly deeds had to walk the land, a Wabash River Trail along the Wabash would offer extensive miles for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers to access the trail and assault unsuspecting hikers. And once the crime is committed, the criminal or criminals could easily flee either up or

down the river leaving no clues – no trail to follow. Wabash and the surrounding counties are blessed with hundreds of acres of parks, land trusts, and conservation areas. Trails for hiking, bird watching, and exploring are many. I know because I have spent many hours enjoying the woodland. There is no need for a Wabash River Trail. - Shelley G. Jones, Bringhurst

Guidelines for letters to the editor Protestors should house illegal aliens Dear Editor: Those of you who want to bring illegal aliens into the U.S.A. should be required to take these people into your homes. You should have to sign a 30year contract to house, feed, provide (life, car and health) insurance, transportation and anything that contributes to their well being. Remember some of these people believe women should be beaten at any time for any reason,

raped or even killed or any sadistic thing they want to do. Women are nothing more than slaves; that means all women, wives and daughters of any age. Anyone not of their faith should be killed, if you are one of the radicals. Before you take anyone of them into your homes, think about what you really want. God bless the U.S.A. – Red Hapner, Wabash

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: The program, “A Cowboy Gathering” will be presented Saturday, Feb. 25 at Salamonie Interpretive Center from 5:30-8 p.m. Travel through the Bob Marshall Wilderness on horseback with Sara Anderson as she talks about her summer experience. Lasagna and French bread will be provided, but feel free to bring a side dish to share. Seating is limited, so pre-registration is requested and can be done by calling 260-468-2127. Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at 12 noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program “The Wabash River Defenders” will be presented Monday, March 6. The featured speaker will be Jen Rankin, the executive director of Wabash County Solid Waste Management District. Jen will speak about the volunteer group The Wabash River Defenders. The Defenders are responsible for cleaning up miles of trash in and along the shores of the Wabash River. Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a beverage of their own, a side dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish of sloppy Joe sandwich. To register or for more information call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Second Saturdays Program will present “The Earth Starts to Thaw” on Saturday, March 11 from 1-3 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Explore the coming of spring

through sensory observation, poetry, and writing. Earth Day is coming so you will also be allowed to collect trash while you hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center and dress for the weather. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. The cost for this program is $3 per person. Please pre-register by calling 260-468-2127 Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “How Do Plants Grow?” will take place Wednesday, March 15. You and your preschooler will learn how plants grow, do a craft and take a nature walk to observe the stages of plant growth on the property. Pre-school programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2-6 and their adults. There will be two identical programs held from 10-

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11:30 a.m. and12:30-2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. The Lagro

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Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. F E B R U A R Y BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Thelma Sanchez, Feb. 9; Bill Miller, Feb. 12; Josh Gidley, Feb. 20; Andrew Frieden, Feb. 21; Arden Heagy, Feb. 22; Dylan Ivy, Feb. 28. Happy Birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY to: Scott and Julie Hendry, Larry and Judy Quinn; Feb. 13. A big congratulations go out to them! THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study

Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House is now open and has its first residents! Donations of can foods, toiletry products, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1-5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-5717686 for more information. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or ques-

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www.thepaperofwabash.com tions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “In life we are constantly making decisions, some are risky and some not so much. In the game of tennis you practically always have the option of making a conservative shot or a risky one. The game is unique for allowing that possibility continually. In tennis it comes down to the correct shot selection at the right time. In life it can be as simple as deciding to go left or right at an intersection, but all decisions

have consequences. Some decisions we are aware of the possible consequences, and some we have no idea of what could happen. So my advice, take all the information you can obtain into account and then chose wisely.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

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Eat Grilled Tenderloin Meal on Feb. 25, from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the

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Kids age 5 and under eat FREE! Carry outs are available. ROANN FARMERS MARKET will return again this year! Details to follow in the coming weeks. LIBRARY NEWS: Indiana State Park Pass is back @ the Library! The State Park Annual Pass Library Check-out Program has again offered one state park entrance pass to each of the 240 libraries across Indiana. The Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library has one park pass available to check out. Throughout 2017, adult Roann Library patrons may check out the park pass for one week, no renewals. The

Indiana Department of Natural Resources Parks Pass is available on a first-come, firstserved basis, so reservations for specific dates are not available. Late return fees will be charged at a rate of $1 per day, and a replacement fee of $50 would be added if the pass were lost or not returned. The pass provides free access to Indiana’s 32 state parks and also to Indiana’s state forest recreation areas where entrance fees are charged. The pass will be available for checkout until Dec. 31. Patrons will be asked to complete a short survey upon using the pass. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Kammi

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February 22, 2017

Hall, Kaylee Marie Hall, Peggy Myers, Waylon McWhirt, Beverly Renz, Lianne Stoffer, Mary Jane Pell, Shelby Danielle Harber, Jessika Kyndall Krom, Cory Brault, and Stella Stephens. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pell, and Mr. and Mrs. James Pell. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS

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ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@yah oo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

Indiana Big Tree Register now available From the DNR The updated Indiana Big Tree Register is now available online for Hoosier big tree lovers. The register, which is published every five years, lists the largest tree — or “champion” — of every native tree

species in Indiana. It is at dnr.IN.gov/forestry/ 8169.htm. The current listing of Indiana’s biggest trees was open for nominations in 2015. DNR Division of Forestry staff confirmed nominations in 2016. Indiana’s Big Tree

Register follows a points system used by the National Big Tree Register that takes into account tree height, trunk circumference, and canopy spread to determine the overall largest tree. There are still several species without champions because

they have not received a nomination. Many of the champions are found in open areas such as cemeteries, yards or agricultural fields. With more space and less competition for water and sunlight, trees in these areas can grow to their largest potential.

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LAFONTAINE AND SOMERSET

February 22, 2017

Ethel Eib 765-981-4054 etheleib@ gmail.com

A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY has come to La Fontaine. The LaFontaine Literary Club is sponsoring the library and member, Berti Huffschmidt chaired the committee. She contacted Gene Janeway who built the box and it was installed by Janeway and Bob Summers. The town Lionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club provided the site for the lending library box at the Community Building and it is stocked with a variety of reading material for all ages. Little Free Library (LFL)is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering

neighborhood book exchanges around the world. Books are available 24/7, take a book, return a book and/or return a different book...no check out, no fines. Folks are encouraged to share their favorite books. Over 50,000 libraries in more than 70 countries provide books for millions of people every year. The La Fontaine Little Free Library (LFL) joins those in Wabash neighborhoods, Charley Creek candy store, and the YMCA in providing access to books for county residents. Why Does Book Access Matter? One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books, especially at home But according to the U.S. Department of Education, up to 61 percent of low-income households do not have any books for their kids at home. Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to

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books for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Little Free Libraries play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce. Donation boxes are available at the LaFontaine Town Hall and the Troyer Library If you would like to give books to the LaFontaine Little Free Library. You may also call the Troyer Library at 765-98-4851 for more information. VETERANS there will be coffee and a snack at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building on Friday March 10 at 9 a.m. Looking forward to seeing you all again. LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H CLUB will meet on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. at Somerset Community Building. For further information contact Duane Truss 260-5631614 or Sam Truss 260571-0840 FURTURE FARMERS 4-H CLUB will meet on Wednesday, March15 6-7:30 p.m. at (continued on page 22)

Builders: Gene Janeway and Bob Summers complete installation of the new Little Free Library in LaFontaine. Photos provided

Literary Club officers: Patricia Walters, Jean Gilbert, Beth Loschiavo, and Jane Ridgeway stock the new Little Free Library in LaFontaine

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February 22, 2017

Sheriff to purchase SUVs for use by K9 officers two new Ford Explorers for its new K9 units. Sheriff Bob Land presented the county commissioners with a

By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

The Wabash County Sheriff ’s department is looking to purchase

request to purchase the vehicles from City Ford in Columbia City at their Monday, Feb. 20 meeting. “I think we have

decided that, with our K9 program… we’re going to work on getting SUVs as K9 patrol cars. We will probably not be purchasing a regular patrol car this year,” Land said. “So, my request is to go ahead and order two Ford Explorer SUVs at a price of $26,134.25 apiece. That is the base price; that does not include equipment. After we get equipment in there, it’ll be somewhere around $3334,000.” He noted that one K9 unit began working Feb. 20, and that the other is expected to start in March. “I think it’s a good idea. We’ve had an easy winter this year, but there are a lot of times when you could use a four-wheel drive

vehicle. We’ve had that problem,” Chairman Scott Givens said. Once the two new vehicles are equipped, Land said the Sheriff ’s Department will sell three of its current vehicles, one Jeep and two patrol cars. Givens asked that Land look into trade-in values in addition to planning on selling the vehicles. In other news, the commissioners passed an ordinance to prohibit commercial vehicles from driving on certain county roads in response to anticipated detours on State Road 15 due to construction planned by the Indiana Department of Transportation. The ordinance pro-

hibits commercial motor vehicles from driving on: - 400 West between SR 15 and 300 North - 300 North between SR 15 and 400 West - 200 North between SR 15 and 400 West - Old SR 15 between its intersection with SR 15 north of 200 North and its intersection with SR 15 south of 300 North. Defined by Indiana Code 9-13-2-31, the term “commercial motor vehicle” refers to motor vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of at least 26,001 pounds, including a trailer or towed unit with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds; is designed to transport 16 or more passengers; or is of any size and used to transport hazardous materials,

as defined by the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. In other news, County Attorney Steve Downs presented a memorandum regarding the use of the Roann Covered Bridge by Indiana Landmarks for the Historic Preservation Conference, which was approved by the commissioners. County Coordinator Jim Dils presented two agreements regarding the use of the covered bridge for weddings, which were also approved. Land delivered the weekly jail report, informing the commissioners that there are 80 inmates being held in the Wabash County Jail, with 51 being held in Miami County and six in Elkhart County.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Colton Oliver, Katie Hullinger Feb. 23, Evelyn Compton Tracie Hensly Feb. 26, Jerry Enyeart, Patricia Walters Feb. 28, Troy Friedersdorf March 1 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Dave & Carol Bates Feb. 26, Merlin and Jane Ridgeway Feb. 27 WORDS OF WIS DOM: Ò Work Hard. Do your best. Keep your word. Never get too big for your britches. Trust in God. Have no fear; and Never forget a friend.” Harry S. Truman 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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Aubrey Dale, 26 Southwood graduate March 30, 1990 – Feb. 15, 2017

Aubrey N. Dale, 26, of LaFontaine, passed away at 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on March 30, 1990, in Grant County, to Todd and Angela (Eltzroth) Dale of LaFontaine. Aubrey was a 2008 graduate from Southwood High School. Aubrey is survived by her loving parents; children, Carson and Caelyn both of LaFontaine; paternal grandfather, Donald L. Dale of Marion; maternal grandmother, Bonnie A. Lawson of LaFontaine, Austin Dale of LaFontaine; sisters, Addison Dale of Greenwood, and Amber Dale of Marion. Services were Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, with Pastor Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial was at LaFontiane IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana. Visitation was Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at the funeral home. In Aubrey’s memory a memorial for the benefit of her children Carson and Caelyn. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Marilyn Zinsmeister, 79 Served on election board Oct. 13, 1937 – Feb. 19, 2017

Marilyn Anne Zinsmeister, 79, of Roann, died at 4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 13, 1937, in Wabash, to Hugh and Mones L. (Meyer) Slee. Marilyn was a 1955 graduate of Roann High School. She married George Zinsmeister at the Roann First Brethren Church on February 16, 1957, and they just celebrated their 60th anniversary with an open house on Thursday. She worked at Wabash Magnetics and also worked 30 years at Kaiser Fertilizer Plant. Marilyn was a member of the Roann First Brethren Church, where she played the organ for over 40 years. She also was a member of the Roann Sorority and served on the election board for several years. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, camping, and traveling. Marilyn and George wintered in Florida 12 years. She is survived by her husband, George Zinsmeister of Roann; two children, Deb (Dale) Tillman of Claypool, and David Zinsmeister of North Manchester; three grandchildren, Sarah Tillman, Steven (Elisabeth) Tillman, and Jeffrey Tillman, all of Claypool; and her brother, Don (Shirley) Slee of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Robert Slee. Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday Feb. 23, 2017, at GrandstaffHentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with Chaplain Kurt Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call 2-8 pm Wednesday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Marilyn may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Theresa Kriech WHS graduate Aug. 8, 1982 – Dec. 29, 2016 Theresa Joan (Biltz) Kriech passed away unexpectedly Dec. 29, 2016, in Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C., after suffering a brief illness. She was born Aug. 8, 1962, in Wabash, to Clarence L. and Carolyn J. (Bellock) Biltz. She graduated from Wabash High School in 1980 where she was active in the music program. Theresa married her best friend and partner, Thomas F. Kriech, in Panama City, Fla., in 1987. She lived most of her life in Indianapolis, but Theresa and Tom moved to Murrells Inlet in 2013 after Tom retired. She is survived by her husband, Tom, Murrells Inlet; her parents who reside in Wabash; her daughter, Kelli Cadwell, Indianapolis three grandchildren, Justice, Isaac and Lucas Cadwell, Indianapolis; three brothers, Keith, Jeffrey and Matthew; and two sisters, Michele and Kimberly. A large supportive extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins also survive Terry Jo and are left to mourn her untimely passing. She was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher. Services will be at a later date.

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Donald Jacobs, 88 Masonic Lodge member June 29, 1928 – Feb. 10, 2017

Donald Richard Jacobs, 88, of rural LaFontaine, died at 9:45 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at the South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, Ala. He was born June 29, 1928, in Liberty Township, Wabash County, to Henry and Ola (Roser) Jacobs. Don was a 1946 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He married Reba Ulshafer in LaFontaine on June 27, 1947. He retired from Dana in Marion after 27 years, was a farmer, and also worked at the Farmers Elevator in LaFontaine. Don was a member of the LaFontaine United Methodist Church, a 50-plus-year member of the LaFontaine Masonic Lodge, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge, and the United Steel Workers Local 7113. He enjoyed fishing and farming. He is survived by his wife, Reba Jacobs of LaFontaine; six children, Diane (Jay) Lawson of Sweetser, Donna (Keith) Duckwall of Van Buren, Richard (Diana) Jacobs and Robert (Kandi) Jacobs, both of Wabash, Ray (Kim) Jacobs of LaFontaine, and Donald (Kim Simon) Jacobs of Columbia City; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; brother, Herman Jacobs of Tucson, Ariz.; and his sister, Virginia Campbell of Mesa, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, a sister, and his grandson, Jeff Rhoads. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Crystal Jacobson officiating. Burial will be in LaFontaine I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Friends may call 2-7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home, with a Masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. Preferred memorial is LaFontaine United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Don may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Floretta Strange, 83 Attended St. Patrick’s June 26, 1933 – Feb. 17, 2017

Floretta Lucille Strange, 83, of rural Lagro, died at 6:40 a.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at her daughter’s home. She was born June 26, 1933, in Lagro, to Louis Carl and Mildred (Cooper) Anderson. Floretta was a 1951 graduate of Lagro High School. She married Harold D. Strange in Warren, on July 7, 1953; he died Feb. 17, 2015. She was a homemaker, a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wabash, and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lagro. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her five children, Linda (Rick) Baker of Lagro, Sally (Joe) Meyer and Mick (Sharon) Strange, both of Wabash, Sam (Sheryl) Strange of Lagro, and Joe (Debbie) Strange of Wesley Chapel, Fla.; 12 grandchildren, Jared Lange, Josh Lange, Jama Lange, Courtney (Ben) Backer, Erin Strange, Kimberly Strange, Jason Baker, Tammy (Jason) Truman, Tyler (Victoria) Strange, Christopher (Joanne) Wilcox, Indie (Travis) Piercy, and Mason (Shelby) Meyer; eight great-grandchildren, Jacob, Jonah and Jaden Truman, Phoenix and Riddick Meyer, Zayne Piercy; Noah Backer, and Ihor Strange; brother, C. Edward (Sue) Anderson of Cambridge City, Indiana; her in-laws, Frances Norman, Millie Strange, and Charles (Betty Stowe) Strange, all of Wabash, and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Carol Murphy. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Ben Backer officiating. Burial will be in Lagro Cemetery, Lagro. Friends may call 4-7pm Tuesday, with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m., officiated by Father Steve Colchin, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lagro. The memorial guest book for Floretta may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Nov. 19, 1933 – Feb. 17, 2017

May 24, 1974 – Feb. 17, 2017

William A. Gabel, 83, of Wabash, died at 8:54 p.m., Feb. 17, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Nov.19, 1933, in Detroit, Mich., to William and Jessie (Osgood) Gabel. William attended USC- Santa Barbara before entering the U.S. Army. After his discharge, he attended Wabash College. He married Linda Whitcraft in Lincolnville, on July 14, 1963. He worked at General Tire, in Wabash, and retired from both United Technologies and Manchester Foundry. He was a member of Wabash Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed math, psychoanalysis, riding his bike and hiking. He is survived by his wife, Linda Gabel of Wabash, four children, Rhett Gabel of Wabash, Adam (Charlotte) Gabel of Nashville, Tenn., Megan Gabel of Compton, Calif., and Seth (Lara) Gabel of Anacortes, Wash.; five grandchildren, Shyanne Gabel, of Oregon, Sydney (Austin Samons) Gabel of Wabash, Riley Gabel and Emma Gabel both of Kokomo, and Reilly Gabel of Boulder, Colo.; great-granddaughter, Adalynn Samons of Wabash, and his brother, Phillip Gabel of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Dr. J.A. Wall, three sisters, Gwendolyn Keragis, Genevieve Parrott, and Geraldine Gabel, and his granddaughter, Sarah Gabel. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., March 4, 2017,at Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill St, Wabash, with the Rev. Jonathon Cornell officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for William may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Pearl West, 85 Former seamstress Dec. 7, 1931 – Feb. 15, 2017 Pearl West, 85, formerly of North Manchester, died at 4:40 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Dec. 7, 1931, in Johnson County, Kentucky to Robert and Vinie (Clark) Griffith. She first married John Hare in North Manchester on Oct. 7, 1950; he died Dec. 15, 1971. She then married Robert West and he also preceded her in death. She was a seamstress 25 years for Cline’s Products in Huntington. She enjoyed going on family fishing trips, going to and having garage sales, gardening, especially house plants, and sewing. She is survived by four children, Melinda McFarland and John (Nona) Hare, both of Warsaw, Tina Cline of Huntington, and James Hare of North Manchester; four grandchildren, Josh (Misty) Cline of Huntington, John (Jamie) Cline of South Bend, Jennifer (Dwayne) Brumley of Niles, Mich., and Jamie Hare of Liberty Mills; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Regina Monroe and Dorothy Morris, both of Wabash, and her brother, James (Donna) Griffith of Mesa, Ariz. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Charlie Griffith and Bob Griffith, and her sister, Betty Jo Griffith. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Feb.18, 2017, at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester, with Pastor Sebrena Cline officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester. The memorial guest book for Pearl may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Craig Allen Price, 42, of Marion, formerly of Wabash, died at 11:21 p.m., Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at Marion General Hospital. He was born May 24, 1974, in Wabash, to Debra (Pegg) Kidwell. Craig was a Wabash High School graduate. He enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. He is survived by his mother, Debra Kidwell, two daughters, Breanna Paige Price and Brooke Allie Price, all of Marion, and his brother, Scott (Kristi Easthom) Price of Huntington. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Craig may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

June McGeatchy, 90 Avid golfer June 8, 1926 – Feb. 19, 2017

June McGeatchy, 90, of LaFontaine, died at 10:20 pm, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine. She was born June 8, 1926, in Grand Rapids, Mich., to Frank and Nina (Toles) Trendt. June graduated from Crestview High School in Grand Rapids. She first married Clair Glass in Grand Rapids and he preceded her in death. She then married Lyle McGeatchy in Ruskin, Fla., and he also preceded her in death. She was an avid golfer and president of the Apollo Beach Florida Women’s Golf League. She was a resident of Ruskin for over 35 years. She was a member and president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Drill Team in Grand Rapids. June enjoyed reading books, playing bingo, and watching baseball. She is survived by her son, Gary (Patricia) Glass of Wabash; son-in-law, Jon Hill of Ada, Mich.; six grandchildren, Michelle (Gary) Krantz of Morley, Mich., Michael (Becky) Hill of Ada, Mark (Ricci) Hill of Rockford, Mich., Shawn (Mary) Glass of Huntington, Steven (Melissa) Glass of Peru, and Scott (Lizz) Glass of Wabash; 12 great-grandchildren; and her brother, John Trendt of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Florence Hill, stepson Bill Hagerman, two brothers, Leslie and Richard Trendt, and her sister, Yvonne Fierick. Memorial services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Friends may call 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Dallas Winchester Senior Center. The memorial guest book for June may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Mildred Kimbrel, 101 Former beautician June 16, 1915 – Feb. 14, 2017

Mildred J. Kimbrel, 101 of North Manchester passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2017, at Timbercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center in North Manchester. Mildred was born on June 16, 1915, in Petersburg, the daughter of William and Eunice (Breashers) Jones. She was united in marriage to Fred Kimbrel in 1930 in Petersburg. He preceded her in death in 1983. Survivors include a daughter, six grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren and several great-great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, Huntington, Indiana. Funeral service and interment will be held at a later date at the Haley McGuiness Funeral Home in Kentucky.

Highway Dept. retiree March 18, 1938 – Feb. 17, 2017 Billy E. Kline, 78, North Manchester, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at 3:38 p.m. in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born March 18, 1938, in Wabash, to Everett & Grace (Maidford) Kline. Billy retired as a foreman from the Wabash County Highway Department. He is survived by his two sons, five daughters, a brother, two sisters, 24 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 10 extended family members. Visitation is Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Services will be Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Burial will be in South Pleasant Cemetery.

Zella Edmonds, 76 NASCAR fan Oct. 3, 1940 – Feb. 10, 2017

Zella “Mae” Edmonds, 76, of Beaver Dam, died at 9:36 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw. She was born Oct. 3, 1940, in Van Lear, Ky., to Thomas Jefferson and Oshie Mae (Collins) Martin. She is survived by her daughter, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date. Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 10 At 7:26 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roy Monroe, 68, North Manchester, was northbound on SR 13 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Scott L. Harvey, 52, Servia. Monroe was transported by ambulance to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. At 1:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by John E. Lewis, 68, Lake Village, was westbound on SR 114 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Andy G. Vargas, 32, Red Oak, Texas. At 1:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by James E. Foust, 71, Peru, was attempting to exit the Todd’s convenience store parking lot in Roann when he collided with a vehicle driven by Kent A. French, 71, Silver Lake. At 3:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kirsten H. Tipple, 17, Peru, was eastbound on CR 400 South traveling at a speed too fast for weather conditions when she lost control of her vehicle due to roadway surface conditions, exited the roadway, entered a ditch and overturned in a field. Feb. 13 At 6:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Travis L. Wilkison, 39, Wabash, was traveling south on CR 500 West when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 12:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Vaughn B. Ansel, 25, LaFontaine, was westbound on SR 218 when he attempted to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone and was struck by the vehicle driven by Sue A. Goffinet, 56, Alexandria. Feb. 16 At 4:43 a.m., a vehicle driven by Meredith E. Speicher, 87, Wabash, was traveling west on SR 124 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations Jan. 30 Derek A. Ginn, 20, Lafayette, improper passing. Feb. 10 Kirsten H. Tipple, 17, Peru, operating an unregistered vehicle.

Feb. 11 Steven Shankster, 58, Claypool, child not properly restrained.

Feb. 16 Kechenique L. White, 21, Fort Wayne, speeding. Bookings Shara A. Judy, 38, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond on driving while suspended and two counts of theft charges, misdemeanor petition to revoke bond on driving while suspended and misdemeanor driving while suspended. Tyelee Standsberry, 39, Elwood, felony theft. Anthony J. Gardner, 45, Wabash, failure to appear misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Michael M. Simon, 39, Dalton, misdemeanor domestic battery. Michael C. Crum, felony petition to revoke electronic home detention on resisting law enforcement. Christina L. Eckman, 41, Wabash, misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor resisting law enforcement. Marissa R. Nissley, 18, Fort Wayne, misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Michael O. Ellis, 21, Wabash, felony domestic battery and misdemeanor domestic battery. Colton K. Hall, 21, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more. Evan Light, 23, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on burglary charge. Wyatt J. Kelly, 18, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on theft charge and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Michael R. Underwood, 31, Marion, felony petition to revoke probation on dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance. Amos S. Dotson, 20, Silver Lake, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on minor consumption charge. John Abshire, 34, Roann, felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated with prior. Curt J. Bolin, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor public intoxication. Robert C. Robinson, 29, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

John L. Draper, 54, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Wabash Police Department Accidents Feb. 10 At 3:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jennifer L. Mark, 40, Marion, was traveling on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway and struck the vehicle. At 4:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rocky D. France, 36, Wabash, was traveling south on Cass Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Jordan L. Hedrick, 26, Urbana. Feb. 16 At 5:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Allison R. Bever, 18, Wabash, was turning westbound onto Harrison Avenue from Morton Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Scott A. Jackson, 44, Wabash. Citations Feb. 11 Nathan J. McCown, 19, Wabash, speeding. Dave S. Liebig, 50, Indianapolis, driving while suspend prior. Feb. 17 Kenneth R. Spencer, 32, Wabash, no operator’s license when required. North Manchester Arrests Feb. 14 Amos S. Dotson, 20, Silver Lake, writ of attachment for aiding in obstruction of justice. Debbie S. Dotson, 54, Silver Lake, writ of attachment for aiding in obstruction of justice. Cases Feb. 12 At 1:53 p.m., criminal mischief report taken in the 600 block of East College Avenue. Fire Feb. 12 At 11:13 p.m., 100 block of Snyder Street for an activated carbon monoxide detector. Feb. 14 At 2:23 a.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 8:53 p.m., 900 block of North Mill Street for medical assist. At 9:40 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for a smoking vehicle. At 11:55 p.m., 700 block of Meadow Lane for medical assist.

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Wabash law enforcement assist in Huntington County drug dealing arrest effort By The Paper staff Eleven individuals are facing drug charges following a multi-agency effort to combat drug dealing in Huntington County on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The Huntington County Sheriff ’s Department and the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section assisted the Huntington City Police Department in investigating approximately 20 individuals on drug dealing charges. The Wabash City Police Department and Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department served arrest warrants for the operation with the HCPD, HCSD, Andrews Town Marshal’s Office, Markle Town Marshal’s Office, Allen County Drug Task Force and ISP. According to a press release issued by the HCPD, HCSD, Land Transfers J.

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ISP and Huntington County Prosecuting Attorney Amy C. Richison, the following individuals were arrested Feb. 15 with the corresponding charges: • Paula S. Black, 46, two counts felony dealing in a schedule II controlled substance. • Dinah L. Downey, 46, felony dealing in a narcotic drug and felony dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance. • Jeremy A. Downey, 31, felony dealing in a narcotic drug and felony dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance. • Leaha A. Fishbaugh, 38, two counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Heather M. Huffman, 39, felony dealing in a narcotic drug and felony dealing in a schedule IV controlled substance. • Michael J. Huffman, 39, two

counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. Officers noted a habitual offender enhancement. • Ronald D. Martin, 41, two counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug and felony dealing in cocaine. • Leigh Ann Morales, 36, two counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Andrea L. Roland, 36, three counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Karen S. Shaw, 49, two counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Samuel T. Wright II, 37, felony dealing in a schedule II controlled substance and felony dealing in methamphetamine. The press release continued that Huntington County law enforcement has outstanding arrest warrants for the following individuals: • Melissa S. Andersen, 38, felony

dealing in a narcotic drug. • Courtney N. Crago, 28, two counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Samuel E. Derry, 19, felony dealing in methamphetamine and felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Garrett D. Hutchins, 36, three counts felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Jack H. Jones Jr., 32, felony dealing in a narcotic drug and felony dealing in methamphetamine. • Michael A. Small, 37, felony dealing in a narcotic drug. • Leigh A. Werling, 44, felony dealing in a narcotic drug and felony dealing in cocaine. • James A. Stotler, 21, two counts felony dealing in cocaine. The individuals’ locations were not stated in the original release.

Donald M. Shenefield, personal representation deed. Ronald J. Wolfe to

QC Communications Inc., warranty deed. Michael H. Weaver to Kimberly K.

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John M. and Theda P. McBryde, warranty deed. James D. and Marjorie E. Summers to Bowman Agri Corp, warranty deed. Lee and Arthur V. Correll to Joseph V. Bradley, quitclaim deed. L a m a s c o Redevelopment LLC to 468 Falls Avenue Land Trust, quitclaim deed. Afena Federal Credit Union to Joseph Goshert, corporate deed. Shannon L. and Amy L. Dillon to Rodney L. and Sarah E. Paris, warranty deed. John E. and John S. Haecker to Shannon L. and Amy L. Dillon, quitclaim deed. John S. Haecker to Shannon L. and Amy L. Dillon, warranty deed. Jeffrey M. Blackman to Ronald T. Osborne, warranty deed. Harbour Portfolio VII LP to Orangetree II LLC, quitclaim deed. Jeffrey C. and Chrystal C. Reynolds to Katelyn M. Gribben, warranty deed. Sherry L. Armentrout and Sherry L. Van Hoosear to Donald and Beverly Radabaugh, warranty deed.

Permits The following permits were issued by the Wabash County Plan Commission: Church of Christ at Treaty, addition. The following permits were issued by the City of Wabash B u i l d i n g Commissioner: Norma Frank, demo house. Bill Burchett, pole barn. State Farm, sign. Tom Music, new home modular. Cathedral Church, new roof and drywall. Randy Brown, shed. Wabash MOB LLC, new building medical. Brown and Gibbens Trust, pole barn. Keely Abbott, remodel kitchen. Richard Bullock, remodel bath. P a r k v i e w Physicians, signs. Cole Knight, renewal renovation. Marriage Licenses Alexis N. Ballard, 18, and Dominick R. Hubbard, 19. Christine E. Wicker, 48, and Scott A. Wysong, 49. Tabatha L. Blankenship, 50, and Rodney L. Castle, 48. Deborah L. Smith, 48, and Mike D. Arrowood, 52.

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Wabash County Promise honors Wabash students Article provided On Friday, Jan. 20, during halftime at the Wabash High School boys basketball game, students in Wabash City Schools’ fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades were recognized for their efforts to prepare for training beyond high school. For fully completing their classroom assignments, the fourth, sixth and eighth graders each earned $40-$55 in their Promise scholarship accounts. For depositing at least $10 during the first and second school quarters, fifth and seventh graders each earned a $20 match from the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County. It’s not too late to join for the third and fourth quarters. Visit cfwabash.org or call 260-982-4824 to learn more and sign up to earn scholarship awards in Promise 529 college savings accounts. Honored were: Fourth Grade: Paige Arrowood, Austin Baggett, Dominic Baker, Ivy Beamer, Kayden Bell, Gavin Betten, Olivia Braun, Jace Bullins, Ashtrid Burns, Caden C a r m i c h a e l , Benjamin Chovan, Shaelyn Day, Levi Fairchild, Courtney Finney, Harper Golliher, Chaz Harris, Ella Hartley, Dekan Hayslett, Bryce Hill, Abigail Hipskind, Chase Howard, Alisha Hyslop, Shaylee Jacobs, Lataya Judy, Cheyenne Murray, Kasen Oswalt, Kiersten Planck, Jaden Rider, Lucas Riggle, Dixie Robinson, Dakota Rowe, Jillian Sailors, Hadley Schuler, Drake Sparling, Kristian Stanton, Janika Stumbo, Cole Vancamp, Hope Wall, Emma Weaver, RJ Wehrly, Alyssa Westendorf, Madison White, Kamryn Wilcox Fifth Grade: Trevor Daughtry, Alex Dinkins, Keaton Fields, Xavier Hughes, Calisen Kugler, Karigan Long, Jason Tait, Isabella Vail, Isabelle

Wabash City Schools students in eighth grade were among those honored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County on Jan. 20. Photos provided

Wabash City Schools students in sixth grade were among those honored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County on Jan. 20.

Wabash City Schools students in fourth, fifth and seventh grades were among those honored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County on Jan. 20.

Anguilm, Alexa Johnson, Izaak Wright Six Grade: Falicity Baldwin, Eli Bayliss, Abigale Boggs, Ezra Bolen, Jorri Booth, Dominic Bryant, Morgan Butcher, Elijah Callahan, Kiara Carmichael, Devin Coffman, Kaedance Corn, Brodie Craft, Ashlynn Cruz, Andrea Davis, Grace Denney,

Andrew Dillon, Tristan Dunnagan, Nicholas Ewing, Kaden Fedewa, Jacob France, Jacob Freeman, Olivia Harden, Daniel Hueston, Cole Hughes, Jackson Jacoby, Samuel Jessup, Bryant Kern, Hannah Layne, Rosalynn Lemaster, Allianah Lopez, Hope Martin, Elizabeth Mattern, John Moore,

Chelsea Scott, Shayne Simmons, Ashton Stanley, Jade Stumbo, Aubrey Till, Makenzie Tobyas, Emma Tracy, Tatum Vigar, Kaylee Wagner, Jayse Weaver, Elliott Wiles, Jasmine Woodall, Rylee Yoakum Seventh Grade: Andrew Dinkins, Corinne Kugler Eighth Grade: Brooke Bowling,

Rebecca Bruss, Trey Coon, Isabel David, Isabelle Davis, Kaedyn Day, Kyndal Fields, Hannah Fletcher, Lingjun Fu, Sierra Hall, Hayley Houlihan, Rebeccah King, Joseph Leland, Vivian Lemaster, Anthony Long, Kandon Pries, Braden Schuler, Brodie Smith, Lillithe Starr, Sabine Thomas

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Chelsea Archer prepares to sign a letter of intent to run at the University of St. Francis. Looking on are her grandmother, Janie Hayslett, WHS principal Kyle Wieland, WHS track coach Mike Denney, St. Francis coach Kyle Allison and WHS athletic director Matt Stone. Photo by Joseph Slacian

WHS’ Archer to run at St. Francis By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash High School senior Chelsea Archer will continue her running career at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne. Archer signed a letter of intent to run cross-country and track for the Cougars during a brief ceremony at the WHS conference room. “They’re really a small school, which is what I like,” Archer said as to why she chose St. Francis. “I don’t like to be around a whole lot of people. I like more of the one-on-one teacher kind of experience, which is what I know I can get there.” She plans to study nursing. “I think I can bring a lot of uplifting thoughts and can do things like that,” she

said. “I can be a motivational type of person. I can be a good leader, even as a freshman.” She will be able to show her leadership skills off this spring on the Apache track team. “I’m expecting her to be a little bit more of a leader this year,” Wabash coach Mike Denney said. “I usually try to turn the leadership over to the seniors and let them get practices started and into line. The seniors I had last year did a great job, and I expect the four seniors I have this year to do the same thing.” Archer hopes to run the 400 at St. Francis, “I know they don’t have a lot of 400 runners, which is the main reasons they wanted me to go there,” she said. “I could probably fit somewhere, but no matter what I’m still going to have to com-

pete for my spot.” St. Francis coach Kyle Allison said he’s looking forward to Archer joining the team. “We have a really young team, and we’re excited that she can bring some experience to that program, cross country and track and field wise,” he said. “She has a lot of speed on the track side of things. So we’re excited to see if we can develop that into cross-country. “She brings a lot of experience and a lot of heart. She gets it done in the classroom and she gets it done athletically, so that’s what we’re really kind of looking for. She’s a great 400meter runner with some distance experience. We’re excited to possibly get her some experience in the 800.”

Apax 9th, Squires 12th in swim finals By Eric Christiansen news@nmpaper.com Wabash County had three relay teams and two individual results in the finals of the Warsaw Sectional last weekend, helping Wabash finish ninth and Manchester finish 12th as teams. Wabash's Jacob Bruss had a busy Saturday, finishing sixth in the 100 breast (1:09.92) and eighth in the 200 IM (2:20.62). He was also part of the sixth place 200 medley relay team

with Ryan Evans, Cody Henderson, and Trace Goodwin (1:56.61).and the eighth place 200 free relay team with Henderson, Jonah France, and Goodwin (1:46.39). Manchester placed in the A final with an eighth place spot in the 200 medley relay with Ben Green, Alex Newell, Parker York, and Luke Donathan (2:02.05). In the 200 IM, Manchester's Parker York finished 10th (2:26.19), and the Squires' Ben Green

was 15th (2:36.09). Goodwin finished 10th in the 50 free (25.13), while Henderson was 15th in the 100 butterfly for Wabash (1:13.38). The 200 free relay team of Manchester's Green, Eric Morales, Donathan and York claimed 11th place (1:51.73). In the 100 back, Manchester's Green was 12th (1:09.05), and Wabash's Evans was 13th (1:10.80). The Apaches' 400 free relay reached the B finals, but were disqualified.

The Cannonball Disc Golf Club (CDGC) will host the Cannonball Winter Bash Disc Golf T o u r n a m e n t Saturday, Feb. 25, at Wabash City Park. The tournament will help raise funds to improve the disc golf course at Wabash City Park, according to Josh Tart, CDGC president. “Through the course of the last year, (the CDGC) played so much that we just said, ‘We love the course but it really needs some improvements made for better players,’” Tart told The Paper of Wabash County. “It’s really beginner friendly, but at some spots it’s just too easy. “Basically there’s going to be three or four brand new holes and then there’s going

Josh Tart shows of the improvements to one of the disc golf course holes in Wabahs City Park. Photo by Emma Rausch to be a couple of old holes that get combined. There are a couple of current holes that just need expanded. So pretty much every hole will have something different.” The club has approximately $3,000 left to raise for the baskets and other equipment, he continued. The tournament will be two rounds of 18 holes with six divi-

Boys sectional pairings are set WebTV will be there for all of the action. The IHSAA boys This is also the final sectional basketball week of the regular pairings were drawn season. Usually the on Sunday last home in Indiangame is apolis. reserved All four for Senior Wabash Night celC o u n t y ebrations teams are that will in Sectional make the 37 hosted by e v e n t Oak Hill. It somewhat starts on bitterTuesday sweet for Feb. 28, players BILL BARROWS with Lewis and parCass (14-6) ents alike. playing Manchester On Tuesday, (6-14) in a 7 p.m. start. Southwood travels to Then on Wednesday Eastbrook, Northfield March 1, at 6 p.m., is at Huntington Wabash(8-12) plays North, Wabash enterOak Hill (17-3) fol- tains Eastern and lowed by Northfield Manchester plays its (8-12) against final game in front of Southwood (16-4). the home crowd Friday, March 3, against Northwood. pairs Rochester (4-16) On Friday each team against the closes out the regular C a s s / M a n c h e s t e r schedule as winner at 6 p.m. fol- Manchester travels to lowed by the winners Goshen, Bluffton will of both Wednesday be at Southwood, games. The Northfield entertains Championship game Oak Hill and Peru will is Saturday the 4th at be at Wabash. 7:30 p.m. Wabash

sions including Open, Women’s, Am1, Am2, Recreational and Juniors. All-you-can-eat chili and cornbread will also be available for $10. The event is an occasion the entire family can join in on, according to Tart. “(The game) is family friendly,” he said. “The whole family can come out here and play a round in about an hour. That’s kind

of why we wanted to revitalize (the course).” Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. with a players meeting set for 9:45 a.m. Tee off will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a $10 entry fee for all divisions with 50 percent payout on closest to the pin (CTPs) throws at every hole. For more information, visit the Cannonball Winter Bash Facebook page.

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Twelve members attended the Laketon American Legion Auxiliary’s January meeting at the Bluebird Café. Guests Roxy Stoner, Fifth District vice president and member of Wabash Unit No. 15, and Erika Kendall, a junior at Manchester High School, also attended. Kendall has been chosen to attend the 76th session of Hoosier Girls State in June at Trine University. Community Service Chairman Miriam Linkenhoker discussed a special local project for the USO, with details to be announced in the spring. Indiana Veterans Home Chairman

Amelia Bradley will send valentines with $5 to the sponsored veterans at the home. Also, plans were discussed for members and juniors to attend the Junior Fun Day Saturday, March 11, for which $50 was donated to be used for bingo. Additionally, $100 was donated to the Laketon street light fund. Junior Activities Chairman Jessica Gahl reported several junior members decorated treat bags for the unit to fill with a can of Sprite, a banana, a Twinkie, heart-shaped candy, applesauce and a $1 canteen book for the monthly bingo party at the Marion VA to kick off national Salute to Hospitalized

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Laketon Legion Auxiliary members sent Valentines to veterans. Photo provided Veterans week, which is Feb. 12-18. Members volunteering during the Saturday event were President Tina James, Historian Cherryl Gray, Veterans Affairs and Rehab Chairman Thelma Butler and Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairmen Julia Alderfer. Chaplain Sue Gahl urged members to send her prayers for the book of prayers,

due May 1. Alderfer reported that during the Jan. 31 Past Presidents meeting at El Mesquite, plans were discussed for the May 29 car show in Laketon. Also, valentines with $5 were sent to the four women veterans at the Indiana Veterans Home. Legislative Chair Mary Rohrer reviewed questions

from Congressman Zay in a recent mailing for voter input. The members’ response was much in agreement. The Auxiliary offers many scholarships. Some are due in March. Applications are available at Manchester High School. Linkenhoker and Alderfer provided refreshments.

The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department has released statistics for January 2017. Sheriff Bob Land reports his department did the following: Traffic Citations 61 Traffic Warnings 77 DUI Arrests 3 Other Alcohol Related Arrests 4 Total Individuals Arrested 29 Total Felony Counts 16 Total Misdemeanor Counts 44

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The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual. Devotions were “Ability vs. Availability.” The February President General’s message from Ann T. Dillon was shared by Joyce Joy. If you happened to see the Presidential Inauguration Luncheon, you might have spotted the DAR eagle lectern that was used. The lectern is original to Memorial Continental Hall which was presented by a Rhode Island chapter in 1905. It represented a pledge of “loyalty to the organization, and in the interest of purity, patriotism and peace.” Barbara Amiss gave

the National Defender and Black History Month report on Phillis Wheatley, the first published African-American female poet. Phillis received an unprecedented education for an enslaved person. She wrote her first poem at age 14, reading Greek and Latin classics and difficult passages from the Bible. In 1778, Phillis was legally freed from slavery and married John Peters, a free black grocer. They struggled with poor living conditions and the deaths of two babies. John was imprisoned for debt in 1784. Phillis was forced into domestic labor which she had not been accustomed to; and died on December 5, 1784 at the age of 31. Avonne Lee Knecht shared the American Indians Committee minute. The chapter continues to save manufacturer’s coupons to support service members and their families who are stationed

overseas. Military families stationed overseas can use coupons up to six months after their expiration date. On January 27, the chapter sent over three pounds of coupons to Yokota Air Force Base in Japan. The chapter sent Valentines for hospitalized veterans to pay tribute and express appreciation celebrating National Salute at Roudebush Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis. Barbara also talked about the different scamming and skimmed schemes one can be a victim of, and registering on the Indiana Do No Call List at the Indiana Attorney General’s Office. Christy Thompson presented the program “Back to Nature.” This is the healing way of Shinrin-Yoku, the medicine of simply being in the forest; “taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest bathing.” It was

developed in Japan in the 1980’s and has become a cornerstone of preventive health care and healing in Japanese medicine. The idea is simple; if a person visits a natural area and walks in a relaxed way there are calming, rejuvenating and restorative benefits to be achieved. For example, many trees give off organic compounds that support our “NK” (natural killer) cells that are part of our immune system’s way of fighting cancer. The scientifically proven benefits of Shinrin-Yoku include: lower blood pressure, lowered pulse rate, reduced cortisol levels, increased vigor, reduced anger, and reduced depression. Shinrin-Yoku combines leisurely walks on gentle paths under forest canopy with guided activities and meditations to help you open your senses, hone your intuition and experience the forest as you never

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at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1231 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be Wabash River Defenders presented by Jen Rankin, Vice President. 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 A m e r i c a n Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634662 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

Salamonie to host Senior Lunch From the DNR The next Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be March 6. The featured speaker will be Jen Rankin, the executive director for the Wabash County Solid Waste M a n a g e m e n t District. Rankin will speak about the volunteer group “The Wabash River Defenders”. The group is responsible for cleaning up miles of trash in and along the shores of the Wabash River.

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Wabash Electric is looking for an Administrative Support person for our Marketing department working out of the Wabash location. The job will be a mix of clerical and data support. The skills needed for this position include computer skills, math, and communications. This is a Full time position with working hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The position requires someone who is detail oriented and is a good multi tasker with basic experience in Microsoft Office products. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time positions that includes 401(k) retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Paid vacation and holidays. Competitive wages based upon experience. Stop by our office and fill out an application or email your resume to jobs@wabashelectric.com.

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‘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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STATE OF INDIANA, COUNTY OF WABASH IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT CASE NO. 85C01-1702-MI-98 IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR

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2 OFFICE SPACES

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Call Rick 260-571-2182

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February 22, 2017

MLS# 201650200

385 Manchester Ave $59,900 OFFICE BUILDING

Wabash library to host home brewing program

MLS# 201702583

23 Bonbrook $134,999 CALL TO SEE MLS# 201649233

FULL BASEMENT

1221 Colerain $134,000

By The Paper staff The Wabash Carnegie Public Library will host a home brewing program.

The event will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and will feature award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon of Midnight Brewing

Company to discuss the equipment, ingredients, brewing process, and resources available to would-be brew masters.

NEW PRICE MLS# 201651362

1044 Pike $83,500 CALL TO SEE MLS# 201604401

FOR SALE OR LEASE

503 N Cass $179,900 NEW PRICE Office:

260.563.4962 www.tuckerwabash.com

693 N. Cass St., Wabash, IN y , g g Barbara Drye, Broker – 574.721.0876 • Beth Miller, Broker – 260.568.1128 Donna Siders, Broker – 260.571.1892 • Cheryl Weir, Broker – 260.571.1716 Mike Monroe, Broker – 260.568.2516

303 South Yorick Denver, IN Listing Price - $88,000 This charming, small-town home has a lot to offer and could be yours! The inviting entryway leads to a gorgeous living area with a large bay window. Enjoy the eat-in kitchen with elegant cabinets and countertops. Kitchen appliances are included! Bamboo flooring has been installed throughout the kitchen and living area. This home has three large bedrooms plus an extra room that can be used as an office, playroom, or fourth bedroom. The home provides a lot of storage areas as well as a large laundry room with the front-loading washer and dryer included. There is also a huge 3-car garage/pole barn. You will enjoy cooking out, entertaining, and relaxing on the large deck. Too hot outside? Come in and cool down with the new Gibson central air system - still under warranty! All of this is on a half-acre, centrally located, with easy access to Peru, Logansport, Rochester, North Manchester, and Wabash. Be sure to schedule a showing before it’s too late!

Dawn Hill, Associate Broker/REALTOR • Cell: 260-358-6476

Bob Troyer Realty

Home brewing is a fun & rewarding hobby that is enjoyed by millions of people all over the world, so if you enjoy good, quality craft beer, join us at WCPL for this exciting program. This event is free, but registration is required. Sign up in person (188 W. Hill St.), by phone (260563-2972), via email (registration@wabas h.lib.in.us), or on our Facebook page. Call Rachel Parks with any questions.