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Bradley Building to get a new lease on life By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The future is looking bright for the Bradley Building, located at 5 W. Canal St. in downtown Wabash. On Tuesday, Oct. 31, local developers/investors Kathleen (Duffey) Alspaugh and Dave Vandermark, of Vandermark and Duffey Enterprises, Inc., purchased the historic building from Wabash Marketplace Inc. With work already underway, Alspaugh and Vandermark told The Paper of Wabash County they plan to historically restore the property. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the building’s iconic windows were removed for protective purposes.

“We had been thinking about (purchasing) it for some time on and off, had conversations with Marketplace and it just came down to the wire where they were going to make it into affordable housing and we just didn’t want to see that happen,” Vandermark said. “So we were able to strike a deal with Marketplace and now we’re going to do the historical restoration to the building.” The Bradley building, along with the Bedford building located at 231-237 S. Wabash St, were formerly owned by Wabash businessman Jack Francis until 2014 when Julie Locke, a California resident, purchased them. In 2015, Locke worked with Vandermark’s company Vandermark Construction, which served as (continued on page 8)

A worker shows Kathleen Alspaugh a piece of glass found on an upper floor of the Bradley Building, 5 W. Canal St. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Consolidation talk heats up Manchester board rejects proposal By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Kami Ross’s Metro North Elementary kindergarten class shared their families’ turkey recipes for all to enjoy. Recipes were provided by (front row, from left) Bentley Steller, Aden Combs, Lakelyn Gallaway, Coen Grant, Grace Jones, Ryker McKillip, Jorie Nealis, Colton Rice, Jaymes Slone, (back row, from left) Tyler Weesner, Haylee Bucher, Nyia Davis, Lydia Dubois, Makynlea Elzy, Jackson Renbarger, Peyton Rife, Eli Roark, Justin Robertson and (not pictured) Bristal Foust. Photo by Emma Rausch

There are many ways to cook a turkey By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Thanksgiving is nearly here and Wabash County kitchens are preparing for the annual holiday feast. At Metro North Elementary School, students are also getting ready for family gatherings by crafting turkey vests and readying recipes. In the spirit of the season, educa-

tor Kami Ross’s kindergarteners shared their families’ secret turkeycooking techniques with The Paper of Wabash County so that all may enjoy a tasty meal on Thursday, Nov. 23. Aden Combs – “Two-Shot Turkey” We kill our turkey in the woods. Grandpa has a shotgun and I use a crossbow. We both shoot it at the

same time. There are a lot of turkeys and deer in the woods. We take all of the bones out of it. We cook it on the grill for about 100 minutes or so. We stick a stick in it so that it tells us when it is done. We have mashed potatoes, gravy, ham, corn and green beans with it. Grandpa, Grandma, Mom and I eat it. Then we take a nap. (continued on page 9)

NORTH MANCHESTER – In a unanimous 70 vote, the Manchester Community Schools board of school trustees declined pursuing countywide consolidation Tuesday night, Nov. 14. Interim Superintendent Mike Pettibone introduced the matter during the board’s new business, on the agenda as “Discuss letter form (continued on page 10)

MSD board to push for other avenues By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

MSD of Wabash County learned the Studies for Advancement Phase II purpose on Tuesday, Nov. 14, and will be proposing an alternative before their next board meeting on Nov. 28. The Community Foundation of Wabash County announced Nov. 14 that “a request for a joint proposal has been sent to each of the three county public schools as a second and (continued on page 11)

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Real Industry, Real Alloy file for Chapter 11 By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Real Industry, Inc. announced Friday, Nov. 11, that it has initiated restructuring efforts through the filing of a petition for voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy

Court for the District of Delaware. In conjunction, Real Alloy Holding, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries – “Real Alloy” – filed petitions on Friday for voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, accord-

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ing to a news release from Real Industry. Real Alloy has a plant in Wabash. Real Alloy’s operations in Germany, United Kingdom, Norway, Canada and Mexico and its Goodyear, Ariz., joint venture are not included in these filings. During the

Chapter 11 process, Real Alloy expects to conduct business as usual in the United States and worldwide and to continue to provide customers, suppliers and other business partners with the high level of service and performance they have come to expect from Real

Alloy. Summary points on the Chapter 11 proceedings include: Real Alloy has entered into an agreement in principle with its existing assetbased facility lender and certain of its bondholders for continued use of its $110 million asset-based lending facility and up to $85 million of additional liquidity through debtor-inpossession (DIP) financing that will provide Real Alloy the ability to continue to fund ongoing business operations. This DIP financing is a consensual arrangement executed with Real Alloy’s principal lender and holders of a majority of its bonds, with the ability to provide Real Alloy with immediate incremental liquidity. This substantially increased liquidity at Real Alloy provides it with the financial flexibility to continue to serve its customers and pay its suppliers.

Real Industry will initiate a plan of reorganization to preserve the value of its net operating loss tax carry-forwards (NOLs). Real Alloy’s operations in the United States have been affected by severely tightened liquidity during the past year, due in part to recently constrained trade credit terms, which hindered Real Alloy’s ability to timely refinance its $305 million 10 percent senior secured notes due January 2019 or to expand borrowing capacity under its asset-based lending facility, according to officials. An extensive review by the Real Industry Board of Directors, Real Alloy Board, management, and advisors determined it would be in the best interest of all Real Alloy stakeholders to initiate the Chapter 11 proceedings. Real Alloy officials

said the company will undertake this process with enhanced liquidity in the form of DIP financing including a combination of continued use of Real Alloy’s $110 million asset-based lending facility, and up to $85 million in incremental liquidity provided by certain holders of the Senior Secured Notes to maintain normal operations while Real Alloy continues the process of improving its longterm capitalization, including addressing the Senior Secured Notes. The DIP financing also includes the conversion of $170 million of Senior Secured Notes into new notes. Subject to court approval, which is anticipated shortly, this DIP financing combined with funds generated from ongoing operations will be used to support Real Alloy’s normal operating and working (continued on page 3)

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Groups get funds from Chili for Charity By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Officials from 15 local organizations learned Thursday night, Nov. 16, their share of the $42,000 that was distributed from the 15th annual Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off. The majority of the groups received $2,000 each, while a handful received $3,000 and two – the All-Inclusive Park and the Wabash County Fair Association – received $6,000. Shelly Myers, cochair of the Wabash I n c l u s i v e Playground, said officials were “so super excited” to be selected to receive the funds. “That takes us one giant step closer to getting this project finished,” she said. “We are so close to the end. We’re 80 percent funded and we’re ready to start construction in the

Wabash County Cancer Society representatives (from left) Theresa Sites, Sharon Schackman and Marcia Knee receive a check from Chili for Charity representative Dave Smith. Photos by Joseph Slacian spring.” Terry Knee, a board member with the Wabash County Fair Association, said the organization was grateful for the support. “We really, really appreciate getting something from the project,” he said. “We’ve got money to do a lot of construction projects now. This is a God send.” The Fair Association is putting up a lean-to to store equipment used for the 4-H exhibits in the multipurpose building. The Wabash

County YMCA was among four groups that received $3,000 this year. “Wabash is a gem of a community,” CEO Clint Kugler said. “We have organizations like Chili for Charity that bring the community together to fund meaningful work, and that meaningful work is going to help the YMC impact the trajectory of kids’ lives and we’re so grateful.” Blessings in a Backpack also received $3,000. “I am so thankful for the money we

Chili for Charity representative Marc Shelley presents a check to Jennifer Myer of Wabash County Christmas Spirit.

President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, told The Paper of Wabash County on F r i d a y morning. “We’ve maintained contact with our local company representatives over the last several years since their transition to Real Alloy and we know that they have been great assets to our local economy. “I’m hopeful that with their reorganization that they can emerge stronger and be better positioned to build upon their successes here in Wabash and nationally. Grow Wabash County and our community partners stand ready to

assist them and their workforce however we can.” Terry Hogan will continue to lead Real Alloy as President, and he has been elected to the Real Alloy Board of Directors. In connection with the filing of Chapter 11 proceedings, Michael Hobey has been named President and Interim Chief Executive Officer at Real Industry, and he will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer at the Company. Hobey will also serve as Chief Financial Officer at Real Alloy. Kyle Ross will continue to serve as Chief Investment Officer at

S.H.A.R.E. Little Free Pantry representatives (from left) Connie Gamble, Robin Unger and Christa Stroup accept a check from Chili for Charity representative Heidi Vandermark. get,” Jenny Wilson, Hands of Hope. program coordina“We are so honored tor, said. “It just to receive these helps us continue to funds,” Heidi feed more and more Vandermark from kids every year, and Hands of Hope said. give each kid that we “It will help us in have more food per assisting domestic week.” violence victims.” Another group Wabash County receiving $3,000 was Crime Stoppers was

Real Industry. Ross has resigned from the Real Industry Board of Directors. A hearing on the Debtors’ First Day Motions was scheduled for Nov. 20 before the Honorable Kevin J. Carey, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.

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Real Industry, Real Alloy file for Chapter 11 ...continued from page 2 capital requirements, including employee wages, salaries and benefits, and supplier payments during the reorganization effort under Chapter 11. Real Alloy has filed the customary motions in order to make these and other normal operating payments during the Chapter 11 proceedings and expects to receive such approval shortly. The move caught some by surprise. “We were surprised to see the announcement this morning that Real Industry filed for a voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization today,” Keith G i l l e n w a t e r,

also received $2,000. “We so appreciate the support of Chili for Charity,” director Judy Ward said. “You help us provide opportunities for our children in the arts, and you help us make our fundraising a little bit easier.” Christa Stroup, vice chair of S.H.A.R.E. Little Free Pantry, said the group was honored to receive funding. “We just feel really

among the nine groups receiving $2,000. “We cannot thank Wabash and the Chili for Charity committee enough,” Sheriff Bob Land, the county’s Crime Stoppers coordinator, said. “This money will be used to fight crime in Wabash County. The money will be used for operation expenses and paying out for tips that we do receive.” The FAME Festival

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grateful and thankful,” chairman Jennifer Myer said. “These funds will be definitely put to use this year because there are lots of family that need help throughout Wabash County.” Janet Shoue, direc-

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Groups get funds from Chili for Charity The North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society received $2,000. “We are in a triple building on Main Street, a 100 year old building, and this year Chili for Charity is helping us with lights, a roof and some structural

stuff that happens with old buildings,” Historical Society President Mary Chrastil said. “We’re a not-for-profit organization and we get no government funs, so everything we do is through organizations such as this one.”

Wabash County Fair Association representative Terry Knee (left) accepts a check from Chili for Charity representative Steve Weir.

All-Inclusive Park representatives Kimberly Lundmark (second from left) Shelly Myers, Beth Miller, Pat Plummer and Tenille Zartman accept a check from Chili for Charity and Wabash County United Fund representatives Christine Flohr (left), Eric Lundmark and Robert McCallen III.

Wabash County YMCA representatives Stacey Fry and Clint Kugler accept a check from Chili for Charity representatives Wade Weaver and Jessica Brown.

Theresa Sites, president of the Wabash County Cancer Association, said her organization was very thankful to have received $2,000 from the cookoff.

“It goes to the cancer patients of Wabash County,” she said. “It goes mainly toward mileage and medication reimbursements, so they can get back and forth to their treat-

ments, which is very important for the cancer patient.” The Learn More Center also received $2,000. “We had a booth at the cook-off and had a ball handing out chili,” representative Gary Montel said. “We really appreciate what this will do

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for the students.” Two organizations, the Honeywell F o u n d a t i o n E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach Program and the Manchester Recreational Association, failed to have anyone present for the ceremony. The two groups received $2,000 and

$3,000, respectively. Again this year, the Wabash County United Fund contributed $10,000 of the $42,000 distributed. The ten organizations that will receive $1,000 from UF funding will receive it during a ceremony on Feb. 27.

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Bradley Building to get a new lease on life ...continued from the front page the contractor for the two buildings’ projects. In May 2015, Vandermark shared Locke’s plans to historically restore the two properties with

the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety. However, in 2016, those plans fell through and Locke sold the lots to WMI in

August 2016, six months after the Board of Public Works notified Locke that if actions were not taken to immediately repair the Bedford building, the commission would enforce the city’s Demolition of Neglect ordinance. Now, the Bradley building’s façade revitalization plans, initially designed in 2015, will be implemented in the new project, according to the artist renderings provided by Vandermark and Duffey Enterprises. The project will also receive funding assistance through the Wabash Stellar Communities Façade p r o g r a m , Vandermark said. “But that grant will come to us once we’ve invested some pretty good dollars in the building,” he explained. “What we’re going to be doing right now—and we’ve already started—is getting it cleaned out to the

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it had a few more years, it could very potentially have been in that phase.” Alspaugh is a Wabash native while Vandermark, an Andrews resident, has operated V a n d e r m a r k Construction in Wabash since 1992. “This is giving back a little bit,” Vandermark said. “I’ve made my living in this town. My whole career has been here. I’ve worked a lot of other places too, but this is home. We’ve enjoyed doing a lot of work downtown here.”

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There are many ways to cook a turkey ...continued from the front page Bentley Steller – “Stovetop Turkey” We get our turkey in the food aisle at Walmart. When we get home, we cook it on the stove. Turn the heat up all the way. We cook it for an hour. It is done when it beeps. We have just the turkey on Thanksgiving. Mom, Dad, my brothers and Emma eat it.

pan in the oven. We set the oven to 10 degrees for about 100 minutes. We eat chicken, biscuits with jelly and butter on them, broccoli and mashed potatoes. At Grandma’s house on Thanksgiving, it is Grandma and my aunts and uncles, cousins, and my family that eat together.

Bristal Foust – “Big, Market Turkey” We get our turkey from the market. Make sure you buy the biggest one. My mom and dad cook it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 4 minutes. It will beep when the turkey is done. We eat mashed potatoes and carrots with it. Memaw, papaw, Scott and Anna eat it with us.

Haylee Bucher – “Slow-Cooked Turkey” We get it from Kroger. When you get to Kroger, go to the freezer. Pick out the little one. It will cost about $10. Put it in the oven in a big pan. Cook it at 41 degrees for 45 hours. We have broccoli, carrots, and cake with it. My brother, mom, Josh, Justin and Jayce all eat it with me.

Coen Grant – “Skinned Turkey” We get it from a hog trailer or it might be a turkey trailer. We take the skin off of it, put it in a big pan, and put it on the stove to cook it. We have it on medium heat for 10 minutes. It is done when the stove beeps. We have fried eggs, mashed potatoes and corn with it.

Jackson Renbarger – “WoodsFresh Turkey” We hunt for our turkey in the woods. It takes about 10 hours to sit in the woods to see a turkey. My daddy kills the turkey with his gun. We cook it in the oven at a million degrees for about 10 minutes. We eat just plain turkey. My grandma, grandpa, aunts, uncles, cousins, mommy, daddy, and sisters all eat together.

Colton Rice – “Cast Iron Turkey” We get our turkey from where they like to stand around and eat. We then have to cut the head off so it dies. Then you skin it and take off the legs. We cook it at our house in a cast iron skillet on the stove at a medium heat. We cook it for 20 minutes or so. It is done when it is pink and not red. Then comes the greatest part. We eat it! We have apples and Gogurt with it. I really can’t remember what all else we eat with it. It’s been a whole year.

Eli Roark – “Minute-Made Turkey” We get it sometimes from the store, I think, Kroger. We bake it in the oven at a warm temperature for like 1 minute. We have deviled eggs and other types of stuff. Sometimes other people come eat with us but mostly my mom, dad, brothers and I eat it.

Grace Jones – “Grandma’s Best Turkey” We get our turkey from grandma’s house. We cook it in a long

Jaymes Slone – “Mm Turkey” We get our turkey from Walmart. We cook it in the oven at a very hot temperature. We cook it for about 10 minutes. We have mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese with it. Dad, Mom, my brothers, my cousins, aunts, and Grandma and Grandpa all come over to eat. Jorie Nealis – “Side-Veggie Turkey” We get our turkey from the woods. Daddy hunts it with a gun. We cook it on the stove at medium heat for two minutes. We have carrots and salad with it. We eat at our house and Grandma comes over with her dog. Justin Robertson – “Turkey Run” We get our turkey in the woods. When it runs by you, you pick it up. We cut it up into little pieces and take the bones out and cook it. We cook it on the stove with hot heat for three minutes. We have vegetables and I eat chicken with mine. We

have my uncles over to eat it. Sometimes we go to other people’s houses to eat instead of cooking it ourselves. Lakelyn Gallaway – “Unforgettable Turkey” I don’t really know if we have turkey for Thanksgiving. I’m little and can’t remember what we had from last year. We could get our turkey from Walmart. They have turkeys, don’t they? If we got a turkey, we would put it on the stove to cook at a small heat cause you don’t want to burn it up for maybe like three minutes. I would think we would have sweet and sour sauce and chocolate milk. The whole family would eat it, probably grandma and grandpa, mom and dad, Amber, Jessika, Ashley, and everyone else, which are about 1,000 people. Lydia Dubois – “Quarter Turkey” We get it from the store. They already cook them at the grocery store, so look for the hottest one. The store cooks them in the oven at 10 degrees for

about two hours. They will cost about about one quarter. We have mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, and stuffing. We go from our house to one grandma’s to the next grandma’s house. Makynlea Elzy – “Season-Fresh Turkey” My Papaw usually gets it for us early. He takes my brothers and goes during turkey season to kill it. We put it in the fridge. Then the day before Thanksgiving, we cook it. We put it in a big pan and put it in an oven that is hot. We bake it for about 5 or 6 minutes. We have mashed potatoes and gravy with it. My mom, dad, brothers and everyone in my family come over for Thanksgiving to eat it. Nyia Davis – “Parent-Trapped Turkey” We get our turkey from the woods. Mom and dad go get it. When we bring it home, we cut it up. We cook it on the stove at medium heat for about 5 minutes. When the time is

up, it is done. We have peanut butter and jelly with it. Everyone that lives in our house will eat it together. Peyton Rife – “Traditional Turkey Dinner” My mom gets it from the store. We cook it in the oven at 12 degrees for one hour. We have stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, and strawberry pie with it. Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, cousins, aunts and uncles eat it with me at my Grandma Rife’s house. Ryker McKillip – “Opa and Oma Approved Turkey” We get our turkey from Walmart or Kroger. We don’t have anything to cook it in but Opa and Oma do, so we take it over there and put it in their cooker. We have macaroni and cheese with it. I eat with Oma and Opa, mom and dad, Abby and Justin, Grandma Lois and my brother. Tyler Weesner – “Pot-Roasted Turkey” I don’t have turkeys

at my house so we would get it from Walmart. We would cook it in a pot that would make it very hot so we could cut it into small pieces and get

the bones out of it too. We cook it forever, but not till it burns. We have dip with it. Mom, dad, JayPaul, and I eat it all up.

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Consolidation talk heats up C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County”. “We had a lot of discussions in our meetings that this was about consolidation,” Pettibone said, referring to meetings with other principals and C o m m u n i t y Foundation members. “There’s no question that phase two is

about consolidation... [the foundation] asks the corporations who are considering consolidation to present a join proposal.” Pettibone said that he recently received a phone call from MSD of Wabash County Superintendent Mike Keaffaber and Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason

Calllahan asking if MCS would be joining them in writing a proposal, and that he told them it was the board’s decision. The district previously participated in a Community Foundation-funded study that reviewed several areas of importance to public education, including

changing demographics and workforce, facilities and academics. Pettibone, and the board members, voiced appreciation for the foundation’s work in phase one of what it calls “Studies for Advancement”, but resoundingly voted no to participating in phase two.

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“The information that we received from this was unbelievably, highly professional,” Pettibone said of the study. “The quality of work that we received from the Community Foundation was very high.” Board Vice President Brian Schilling was the first to speak. “I would hesitate to use never and always, but my feelings right now are that the assets of MCS – our teachers, students, buildings, facilities – and the assets of the community are very well positioned, and since phase two is very specifically consolidation, I would suggest that consolidating would not significantly improve our position as a corporation, or of the stakeholders of our corporation. My position is that I will not engage in phase two,” he said. Board President Steve Flack concurred.

“I would like to publicly thank the C o m m u n i t y Foundation for all of their efforts. It was very generous of the foundation, all of the information that they gave us... I feel that, at this time, it is not right for us,” he said. Board member Ruth Ayers asked if any board members could think of a reason to pursue consolidation. “Just to have a better understanding, can anybody think of a reason that it would be advantageous? Because I can think of a whole lot of reasons not to,” she said. Brice Bedke asked whether MCS could gain from consolidation in terms of academic offerings. “For example, could we offer more languages, or other, different courses that we can’t because of our size?” he said. Pettibone responded that he thought there were other, better options. “Instead of consoli-

dation, how do we collaborate as a county, and how do we build high schools that complement each other, instead of competing?” he said. Bedke said that the group of people he has spoken with have “no appetite for consolidation”, a sentiment that Ayres concurred with. “I like what Brian said,” board member Sally Krouse said. “You never say never, but I think we’re all grateful for the data and the information that we got. There were some things in there that opened our eyes to things that a larger district can do. Going into our strategic plan with that data, we have an opportunity to make more improvements.” In another matter, the board also approved teacher contracts for the 20172018 school year, for which state law required that collec(continued on page 11)

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MSD board to push for other avenues final phase of its Studies for Advancement” and that focus will be a “further detailed investigation of district consolidation,” according to a press release. The SFA, a feasibility-study initiative to assist the Wabash County school corporations, began in April and its first phase concluded in September. T h r o u g h o u t October, MSD, Wabash City Schools and Manchester Community Schools boards of education agreed to continue with the initiative’s Phase II. On Monday, Nov. 6, the Foundation sent a letter to the three school districts’ superintendents regarding the studies’ next steps, which requires two or more schools to submit a joint-funding proposal for Phase 2 “which has its purpose to investigate district consolidation,” according to Mike

Keaffaber, MSD superintendent. Keaffaber read the letter aloud to the board on Nov. 14. He noted that the Foundation met individually with the three school corporations’ superintendents before selecting the next phase’s purpose. “Here’s my issue, and I’ll be right up front, I thought Phase II was supposed to include other things than just the narrow focus of consolidation,” Board Chair Kevin Bowman said. “Now in this letter, the only word mentioned is ‘consolidation.’ They don’t mention the cooperative efforts, which, from my understanding, Wabash does not care to go that direction. They want all or nothing, which I’ll verbalize that publically that if that’s true, it’s wrong.” In the Community Foundation’s announcement, Dr. Carol Lindquist, study coordinator,

said, “While the studies were critical to understanding population projections and employment trends, academic and financial strengths and the quality of the existing school buildings, further detailed investigation of district consolidation is needed as each district plans for its future. “The decisions made will profoundly influence the strength and well-being of Wabash County for years to come.” During a 20-minute discussion, the MSD Board’s four present members agreed the focus was “too narrow.” Board member Matt Driscoll was absent. Board member Gary Fadil urged the board to be proactive and work on a proposal identifying the board’s boundaries as well as an alternative route for the studies to go. “We have the C o m m u n i t y Foundation saying, ‘consolidation.’ We

should be having our proposal, working on our proposal to say, ‘Here are our boundaries and this is what we want to be able to

look at,’” Fadil said. “Obviously, we’re going to look at consolidation and we also want to look at (cooperative efforts). We all

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talked about them and the stages to get there, but we haven’t presented a proposal to say, ‘Here’s our boundaries,’ and

Consolidation talk heats up ...continued from page 10 tive bargaining begin in September. MCS Business Manager Scott Bumgardner presented the new contracts, which include new language regarding background checks that he said was required by state law, adding grandparents to bereavement leave, and majors changes to the district’s compensation model. “We feel really good about the change to the salary schedule, for our teachers to know exactly not only where they fall on the salary schedule, but where they’ll go and how long it’ll take to get there,” he said. “I think it’s a transparent and easilydefined schedule, and I also feel great that we’re able to reward our teachers.” M a n c h e s t e r T e a c h e r s ’ Association representatives Patty Good and Rhonda Snover agreed that the bargaining process and its outcome benefitted MCS teachers. “We had a really productive and cordial negotiation. We felt like we were heard,” Snover said. “We had a team of

Jody Sarber, Shelly Leifer and Mandi Jones who were our primary people who helped put together the salary schedule that you saw... when

we brought that to Scott, he was open to it and wanted to do what was best. “I feel like we are giving our teachers what they deserve.”

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Welcome Santa to North Manchester at noon Saturday, Nov. 25. Sponsored by the Terri Eckert School of Dance, Santa will at The Firehouse on downtown

Main Street where he will walk to the Center for History to greet children and hear their Christmas wishes – checking off who’s ‘naughty and nice’.

Children may visit with Santa in his sleigh from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Santa’s Workshop will be open from 12:30-2 p.m. at The Firehouse. Sponsored by the Congregational Christian Church, Santa’s Workshop offers a place for families to make Christmas crafts, play reindeer games and enjoy a cookie after their visit with Santa or shopping at the many local businesses participating Shop Small Saturday sponsored by the N. M. Chamber of Commerce. The evening ends as the community gathers at the corner of Main and Market Streets at 5 p.m. for our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Championed by Brady Burgess of BIT

Computers and Terry DuPont of DuPont Wealth Management, the community of North Manchester came together to raise more than $20,000 for decorations. MU TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY: Manchester University is inviting the neighbors over to join students, faculty and staff in celebrating the season of giving with its T ree-Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 30, in front of the Jo Young Switzer Center. The Manchester Junior High School Choir performs at 6 p.m., with the tree lighting by President Dave McFadden at 6:25 p.m. Santa will arrive on a firetruck at 6:30 p.m.

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There will be refreshments, photos with Santa, and a selfie station with MU mascot Manny. All festivities are free and open to the public. The center is on East Street, on the east side of the North Manchester campus. Visitor parking is on the north side of the center and lots near the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC). Manchester is a tobacco-free campus. MSO HOLIDAY E X T R AVA G A N Z A : Manchester Symphony Orchestra will perform “ H o l i d a y Extravaganza” — favorite Christmas music including what is for many children their very first opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” (This is the concert version only; it will not be fully staged.) In this story, Amahl is a poor, crippled shepherd boy. He and his widowed mother host the three

wise men as they journey to Bethlehem. Tickets are $15 at the door. Admission is free to MU faculty, staff, and students, and to those age 18 and younger. DECK THE HOUSE Holiday Decorating Contest: Residents of North Manchester are invited to participate in the “Deck the House” home decorating contest as part of the Hometown Holidays Celebration hosted by the N. M. Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be awarded in three categories including: Traditional, Most Creative and “Clark Griswold” (anything goes). First place winner in each category will receive $75 in Chamber Bucks and Runner Up will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks. The event is being held as part of the Hometown Holidays Celebration which is championed by Brady Burgess of BIT Computers and Terry DuPont of DuPont Wealth Management as part of the community fundraising efforts resulting in raising more than $20,000 for Christmas decorations and celebrations. Applications for the “Deck the House” holiday decorating contest are available at the N. M. Chamber of

Commerce. Judging will take place by December 15. For more information contact Sebrena Cline at 260-5781398. “GOD’S ALL COMMUNITY CHOIR” under the direction of Pastor Kent Harting will be presenting a concert for the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec 3 at the Congregational Christian Church located at 310 N. Walnut St. The concert will start at 4 p.m. with light refreshments to follow. This choir has 32 members this Christmas Season. We have members from Wabash, North Manchester, Silver Lake, Athens, Warsaw and the surrounding area. We have members from 14 different churches who love to sing to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Come, enjoy great music, fellowship with refreshments to follow. You will be blessed! CHRISTMAS PAST IN NORTH MANCHESTER: If you have any photos, memorabilia, or stories of Christmas past in the town of North Manchester, we would love to connect with you to get copies of photos and hear stories. Many plans are under way for the holiday season, but photos of town decorations and events are illusive. All information will be shared with the Center for History as additions to our Town history and celebration. If you could help, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 60982-7644 or Sebrena Cline at 260-578-1398. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD is located on South Mill Street, just north of the Thrift Store and is open every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Thursday’s Child offers clothing and accessories for children Newborn-4T. Diapers and formula may also be offered when available. Parents only, may visit the shop to select items needed. Donations of diapers and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time. Thursday’s Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches. PARTING SHOTS: “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Mother Teresa NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my email address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.co m or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.

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The Honeywell Foundation Vocal Impact Youth Choir will perform at St. Patrick’s Church located at 925 Main Street in Lagro on Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. This is a free will donation event. Refreshments and fellowship will follow the performance. The Choir One/Elite group, which is made up of students between the ages of 10 and 18, will perform “Let Heaven and Nature Sing,” “Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head,” “Carol of the Bells,” and “A Joyful Night.” The Junior Choir, made up of students ages 5 to 9, will sing “Mary Did You Know” and “Must Be Santa.” A total of 65 student choir members rehearse on Sunday evenings at the Honeywell Center under the leadership of Artistic Director Emily France. Vocal Impact Youth Choirs have been an important part of the H o n e y w e l l Foundation’s E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach Program since 2012. The Vocal Impact Youth Choir is part of the Honeywell F o u n d a t i o n E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach Program, which serves to expand arts opportunities for children in the region through cur riculum-based, arts-in-education opportunities

including in-school artist residencies, page-to-stage student matinees, visual and performing arts programs, and much more. There is no cost to participate in Vocal Impact, which reflects the Outreach goal of no barrier to entry and the larger H o n e y w e l l Foundation mission of providing artistic opportunities for all. For more information about the choir or to register, contact the Honeywell Foundation box office at 260-563-1102. B A Z A A R PLANNED: The Lagro United Methodist Church will host its Christmas Craft Bazaar and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Homemade soups, sandwiches and desserts are available, and local vendors will have handmade craft items and more for sale. The Wabash Commmunity Band will perform from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie’s Second Saturday program will present, “Holiday Gift Making” on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Get a jumpstart on your gifts making. Enjoy using

the materials from nature to make gifts for your teachers, family and loved ones. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. The cost is $3 per person. Please preregister by calling 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Winter Gifts for Critters” will take place Wednesday, Dec. 13. You and your preschooler will use items from nature to make food treats for the birds. You will put them up on your nature hike and also do a craft, so please dress accordingly for weather conditions. There will be two identical programs held from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Preschool programs are designed for preschool aged children 2-6 and their adults. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for

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and under review, once determined they will be released. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Holli Dupree, Nov. 4; Tony Good, Nov. 6; Zach Ivy, Nov. 10; Mike Urschel, Nov. 23; Randall Good, Nov. 29; Doug Chopson, Nov. 30. Happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER to: Alan and Sheila Wojkowiak, Nov. 18; Olman and Thelma Sanchez, Nov. 21; Tony and Liz Schmid, Nov. 25; Brady and Deb Frieden, Nov. 29. A big congratulations go out to them! THE LAGRO COMMUNITY 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.

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Salvation Army seeks bell ringers By The Paper staff

Class has 61st reunion: Members of

the Noble High School Class of 1956 met Sept. 7 at the REMC Community Room for its 61st class reunion. Class members attending were (front row, from left) Bev Emerick, RuthDyson, Suse Busby, Barbara Dangerfield, Mary Jane Garrison; Joe Daugherty (back row, from left), Don Gillespie, Terry Keaffaber, David Ridenour, Larry Garrett, Jim Dyson and Larry Patton. Spouses attending (not pictured) were Ann Gillespie, Sue Ridenour, Shirley Keaffaber, Jean Daugherty, Mae Garrett and David Emerick. Joe and Jean Daugherty furnished pizza. Photo provided

The Salvation Army of Wabash County is once again ringing bells this Christmas season, from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It will take place at both doors at Walmart, and at Kroger in Wabash and at New Market in North Manchester. All money raised during this time is used for the year of 2018 to help families

of Wabash County who are up for disconnect on utilities, eviction for back rent, prescriptions, gasoline and hotel stay due to fire or other disaster. So far this year, the group has helped 140 families. To sign up to ring bells, go to restertor-

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the Week at North Miami Elementary School for the week of Nov. 13 were Joseph Meier, Kendall Tigler-Allen, Kolten Hudson, Kaiden Badger, Hannah Early and Addison Miller. Not pictured is Carley Earle. Photo provided

Manchester spellers do well: The Manchester Intermediate School Spell Bowl team recently competed at a region-

al spell bowl competition and won their division, while also finishing as the overall high scorers. Many perfect and near perfect ribbons were also awarded to members of the MIS team. The competition, held at Wabash Middle School, consisted of 12 teams from surrounding schools contending in various divisions. The MIS Spell Bowl team consists of fourth, fifth and sixth grade students including, Wynter Harris, AJ Weaver, Katelyn Martynowicz, Evan Martynowicz, Micah Bordeaux, Levi Bordeaux, Alexa Weaver, Sophie Leckrone, Ainsley Dahlstrom, and Kennedy James. Photo provided

ing.com, or call Deborah at 260-5638970. Any church or organization may sign up for a whole or half day and will be credited for money raised during that time. Individuals also are needed.

The Wabash Musicale opened the 2017-2018 season with an Oct. 24 meeting at the home of Susie Jones. The theme for this year is “Music Is The Language Of The Angels.” Performers were Eileen Dye, Susan Keefer, Beth Perkins, Josie Wade, and Judy Ward with Connie Doud as the chairperson. Wade opened the performances with “A Song Was Born,” written by William Elmo Mercer. Perkins played “Sarabande & Gigue from Suite XII in E minor,” written by Dietrich Buxtehude. Keefer sang “Angels Among Us,” written by Don Goodman and Becky Hobbs. She was accompanied by Ward, who then

Ogden descendants gather: The descendants of Bert and Nora Ogden who met at the home of Chris and Pam Hann for a reunion Sunday, Oct. 1. A total of 51 relatives attended the reunion, which included a carry-in meal and a hayride. The family decided to return to the Hann residence the first Sunday of October 2018 for another reunion, continuing a nearly 70-year tradition. Photo provided

played “Somewhere, Over the Rainbow,” words by E. Y Harburg and music by Harold Arlen, arranged by George Shearing. Keefer, accompanied by Ward, sang “The Greatest of These is Love,” written by Roberta Bitgood Wiersma. Perkins played the theme song from the Harry Potter films, “Harry’s Wonderous World” by John Williams. Wade sang “In the Garden,” written by C. Austin Miles and used an accompaniment recorded by Rick Elliott. Keefer played “On Eagle’s Wings,” written by Michael Joncas and arranged for piano by Douglas E. Wagner. Ward played “Scotch Poem,< written by Edward MacDowell, and Dye played a medley from “Phantom of the Opera” focusing on “Angel of Music,” written by Frank Lloyd Weber. Dye and Ward closed the performance with a twopiano duet, “You’re Just In Love (I Wonder Why?),” written by Irving Berlin. A short business meeting was held with President Peggy Coppler officiating. Hostesses Keefer, Sheri Shanks and Ward served refreshments.

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VIEWPOINT Lessons from tying a young boy’s shoes As soon as I flung open the I got the opportunity to spend some time last week with my kitchen door, two excited little daughter and her family. My treasures ran into our arms. 5 lovely bride and I year old Cameron is a NASCAR fan because traveled to North of his daddy, but Carolina where the weather is a touch although he likes Brad, he prefers Joey warmer than it is here in Indiana. Logano. But he loves Arriving on Poppa and Grandma more…….or so he Sunday evening after listening to the says. Emmy, who will be 3 in early January, NASCAR race from could care less as Phoenix on the radio, there was long as she has her dollies and her excitement in the air Minnie Mouse because Brad stuffed animals. Keslowski qualified BILL BARROWS Before we got too far for the Monster Energy Drink Chase into the revelry, we final by outlasting 3 other driv- touched base with our oldest ers to get into the top 4 heading grandson Jackson, who was into this weekend’s last race of back here in Indiana, to let him the season. Are we NASCAR know that we had arrived. He fans, well yes, casual fans but feels as though it is his job to we have a vested interest. You keep tabs on us. I like that! see, our son in-law is the head I accompanied Cameron to his project engineer for the Penske kickboxing class twice, and watched him go through the Racing team.

Always be thankful Dear Editor, At this special time of the year I believe we all need to be reminded of the tremendous importance of thanksgiving – not as a day, but as a way of life. One person said it well, “Don’t grumble because you don’t have what you want . . . rather be exceedingly grateful you don’t get what you deserve!” Almighty God tells us that our lives are to “overflow with thanksgiving.” (Colossians 2:7) One translation reads, “Never stop giving thanks to God!” Some may (wrongly) think that they have nothing, or very little, to give thanks for. The writer Andre Dubus, who’d lost both his legs after being hit by a car, asked readers to imagine that they’d only have in Heaven what they’d thanked God for on earth. He asked if we’d ever thought to thank God for our hands and arms. Have we? If our right arms were a gadget we’d gotten for Christmas, we’d be ecstatic. It’s reported that Bill Gates, the richest man in the world at that time, was asked, “If you were blind, would you trade all your billions for sight?” Without hesitating, his reply was “Yes.” The Jewish Encyclopedia says that no language has as many words for joy and rejoicing as does Hebrew. The good Israelite regarded the act of thanking God as the supreme joy of his life. Pure joy is joy in God – both as its source and object. In feeding the thousands, Jesus gave thanks and a miracle happened. We are not to look at how little we have, or how big the problem is, or how impossible the situation looks; we are not to grumble or complain, get discouraged or downtrodden. We are to take what we have, lift it up to the Lord and give thanks. Giving thanks is crucial to a life of fullness and blessing, miracles and multiplication. The more we give thanks, the more full and blessed our lives will be. Giving thanks causes multiplication and miracles. We need to give thanks. Count your blessings. Don’t be like the farmer who said to his wife of 42 yrs: “Wife, you’ve been such a wonderful woman that there are times I can hardly keep from telling you.” I wonder if some of us are that way toward God! “Always be thankful.” (Col. 3:15) — Pastor Tim Morbitzer, Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester

paces. He is the smallest and the youngest in the class, but he takes it very seriously, especially for his age. He has been working hard to prepare for his first belt test early in December. Grandma and I took Emmy to her gymnastics class one evening. She participates with 5 other little girls on bars, beams and trampoline……with a few tunnels and hoops along the way. Grandma got to accompany her through the 45 minute class and I’m not sure who was more proud. I also had the privilege of speaking to Cameron’s preschool class on Wednesday. The letter of the week was T, so I spoke on teamwork. We played a game with playground balls, passing them among 3 teams of preschoolers. I used that as a visual as to what teamwork is and then had a question and answer period, although they had more statements than questions.

One day, Cameron wanted me to help him with his baseball stance and hitting. Of course, this is my sweet spot. We worked on keeping his eye on the ball. He says that his dad tells him that all of the time. I’m thinking that when I said it, it reinforced dad’s wishes. We spent that entire afternoon hitting, playing catch (I could hear the theme from “Field of Dreams” playing in the breeze) also kicking around a soccer ball and running short pass routes with Poppa as the quarterback. I was in hog heaven and my daughter took a bunch of pictures with a beaming grin on her face. A whirlwind week of running from one activity to the next one seemed way too short. Picking up toys, cleaning up messes tying shoelaces and watching them play was the therapy that this guy needed. Every morning it was tying the little guy’s shoelaces, “super tight, Poppa!”

Every evening it was reading to them both and helping tuck them into bed. Grandma got to do the honor the first night, the rest were Poppa’s nights. The sparkle in their little eyes when they saw us each morning was good for our hearts. I’ve often said, that parents get to a point in their routines as their kids grow that they are managing their family and probably not enjoying it as much as they should. Grandparents on the other hand, have been through all of that and now have the privilege of taking that deep breath and smelling the roses. So I feel as though I will always now cherish wiping those runny noses, changing dirty shirts. Chasing down the balls hit past me in batting practice as well as tying those shoelaces. “Super tight Poppa, super tight!” Bill Barrows writes a column for The Paper of Wabash County.

Remembering all U.S. veterans Letters to the Editor Dear Editor: First, I would like to thank the mayor of Wabash for handing out flags and asking people to line the funeral procession for my husband, Maj. Gen. David L. Harris (Ret.) Thank you to all who came out to honor my husband; my family and I truly appreciated everyone who cared enough to line the streets. Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity, since it is close to Veteran’s Day, to add to my husband’s obituary. I thought since my husband had lived his whole life in Wabash County and

was a high-ranking veteran that your paper would want to do an article on him after his funeral. During his career he was deployed twice outside the U.S. His first deployment was with the 76IBCT to Afghanistan. He was the deputy commander. Through his hard work and dedication he earned a Bronze Star. His second deployment was with NATO

forces in Kosovo, where at the end of his deployment he received two awards from two countries. The first award was from German. It was the Bundeswehr Cross of Honour of the Bundeswehr in Gold Bonn for outstanding service. This award is one of the highest awards the German government can give to a military person. The second award he received

was from the Italian government. It was the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, which is an honorary knighthood. His was a level 5 Grade, which was officer. My husband also was a Distinguished Hoosier and received the highest Order of St. Maurice for infantry soldiers. I know our country has many who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military, and that’s the way he wanted to pass away, not in a bed with cancer, but in the service of his country. Dave loved being in the military, not for

the accolades, but just being part of something that served the greater good. He loved taking care of and mentoring soldiers. He was just getting started on retirement and looking forward to helping with veterans through Military Foundation in Howard County. Dave was a soldier’s solder, a warrior, a veteran, a proud father, grandfather and my hero. I just wanted the people of Wabash County to know these things about my husband. Thank you to all serving and to those who have served our country. – Vicki L. Harris, LaFontaine

Let lawmakers know concerns with tax plan Dear Editor: I have been reading that the new tax bill will eliminate the medical deductions. Don’t they realize many people are burdened with very heavy medical expenses? This will be a big problem, especially for the elderly. I am 86 years old and my husband is 87 and is a patient at Wellbrooke of Wabash nursing home. The medical deductions include medical insurance premiums, co-pays, prescription drugs, dentist bills, eyeglasses hearing aids, nursing home bills, and more. Because I am a registered nurse, many people talk to me about their bills. Here are some addresses and

phone numbers where you can make your voices heard: — U.S. Sen. Todd Young, B33 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20501. The phone number is 202-224-5623 and his webpage is http://young.senate.gov. — U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly, 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510l. The phone number is 202-224-4814 and the webpage is http://Donnelly.senate. gov. — U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, 419 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20501. The phone number is 202-225-3915. – Betty S. Howard, RN, Wabash

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ELLEN ROSS, daughter of Jon and Shelly (Fleck) Ross, signed a letter of intent on Nov. 13 to play basketball at Butler University next year. Ellen is a senior at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS TO BLAKE WYNN who won the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Speech contest for Northfield and then proceeded to win the County con-

test. His speech will advance to the next level. Because Blake won the county contest, he was asked to present his speech at the Veterans Service on Nov. 11 at the Wabash County Court House. U R B A N A WOMEN’S GUILD met at the home of Helen Dawes for the Nov. meeting. Roll call was a Thanksgiving memory. There were some really good stories. Reports of the treasurer, secretary

and cards/flowers were given by Nancy Anderson, Eileen Weck and Helen Dawes. Members voted to donate to the Mental Health Christmas Gift Lift which buys personalized gifts for people in nursing home who don’t have anyone to purchase gifts for them for the nursing home Christmas parties. Dec. 12 will be a mystery dinner ($10 per person) at Sweet Annie’s at the old

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church in Roann at 6 p.m. Reservations are needed by Dec. 1. Each person is to bring a wrapped Christmas ornament. At this meeting prayer partners will be revealed and new names will be drawn. Visitation Day is Nov. 28. Those who wish to participate are to meet at the Fried Egg at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast before the visitation. Jars of candy which were decorated at the Nov. meeting will be delivered. Mary Earle’s lesson on “Where do we find God?” was to get members to ‘look outside the box’, to make us to think and look at things differently nature, songs (not necessarily hymns), newspapers, etc. For an example of songs, she used Welcome To My World – God talking to us and Walk Through This World With Me – asking God to walk with us. Try

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to see God in everything around us every day. President Marsha Wade asked for prayer concerns and then closed the meeting with prayer. Co-hostesses Helen Dawes and Mary Earle served refreshments to Alma DeVore, Pat Hartley, Linda Newcomb, Donna Harman, Brenda Eads, Martha Chamberlain, Kitty Baer, Nancy Anderson, Doris Mattern, Donna Yentes, Hilda Wilcox, Eileen Weck, Marsha Wade, and Carla Krom. URBANA LIONS CLUB met for their business meeting on Nov. 13 with the fol-

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lowing members present: Joe Adams, Ron Anderson, Eldon Biehl, Ike Binkerd, John Eltzroth, Luke Hunt, Jerry Long, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Claud and Linda Newcomb, Claudia Rosen, and Michael and Bonita Snell. President Luke Hunt collected items members had brought for FISH and asked them to sign the volunteer log for the past month. Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day when Lions around the world join with local health care providers, diabetes associations, and other national partners to raise awareness of diabetes and

its serious complications. Lion Marvin Mast gave a short talk on his personal experience as a diabetic for 37 years. Other Lions members shared how diabetes has affected members of their families. Items addressed during the business meeting were the winterizing of the new restrooms at the ball field, a final report on the pork chop dinner, a new counter for the Snack Shack for next season, the purchase of rugs for the hall way and kitchen and repairs to the Community Building bathroom. Mary Ann Mast shared a report given at the Indiana Lions Foundation meeting on Nov. 11 about the earnings from the Indiana State Fair. Lions across Indiana who worked at the State Fair raised over $36,000 for the Indiana Lions Foundation which will be given back to clubs in the form of matching grants for local projects. The next Lions meeting will be Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Building. This will be a program night with Luke Hunt presenting a program on Mastadons. Luke has been on several “digs” in and around the north central part of Indiana and will share what he has learned. The Lions Club Christmas party will be on Dec. 11. Invitations were mailed on Nov. 16 with details. U P C O M I N G SHARP CREEK DATES: Nov. 16 – Spell Bowl Competition at (continued on page 17)

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The Roann Carnegie Public Library is joining the Quantum Leap – 2018. Indiana Humanities is encouraging Hoosiers to explore the spirit of possibility and problem solving that occurs when we bridge science, technology, engineering, math, and Medicine with the humanities. The first event of the year is a poetry contest. Stop by the library for more information and an official entry form, and go to https://indianahumanities.org/ev ent/quantum-leappoetry-contest for more information. Seven new cake pans join the collection of designer pans that cardholders make check out and use as part of the library’s Borrow & Bake collection. Photos of the pans available are posted on the library’s Facebook page at h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e book.com/Roann-PawPaw-Township-PublicLibrary or on their online catalog at https://roannpubliclibrary.follettdestiny.co m/ Santa will visit the library during their

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Holiday Open House on Dec. 2. Santa (sponsored by the Roann Lions Club) will be there from 10-11 A.M., while the open house is from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. This year’s theme is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The library will also hold their December used book sale that same weekend, beginning on Friday Dec. 1 during regular library hours. THE ROANN FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-4 P.M. on Wednesdays. It is located in the Roann Town Hall building in downtown Roann. The pantry is available to those living in a 7 mile radius of Roann. Donations of dry or canned goods are

Urbana News ...continued from page 16 Wabash Middle School at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 to 24 – Thanksgiving Break – no school! Dec. 18 – Fourth grade Christmas program at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22 to Jan. 7 – Christmas Break. URBANA YOKE PARISH: Men’s group will meet on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the East Church. Bible Study continues each Sunday night at 6 p.m. in the East Church. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add Jerry Warnock, Jason Warnock, and Rena’ Warnock and Larry Meyer who had surgery in Indianapolis on Nov 13. Continue to remember Phil Weck, Taylor Chamberlain’s infant son, Bo Malen Wilson, Esther Wagner, Marcia Knee, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Larry Urschel, Johnathan Fawley, Nancy and Harold Christie and Jane Winebrenner. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on Nov. 15: Peggy and Chad

Dilling, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Max and Ruth Reed, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, Eileen Weck, Helen Dawes, and Carol Layne. Cards were signed for Phil Weck and Larry Meyer. The group will meet again on Nov. 22 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 24 – Allyssa Lambert, Jon Rosen Jay Rosen, Dr. Charlene Barton, Mike DeVore, Hunter Garriott. Nov. 25 – Sheila Grossman, Emma Leah Warnock, Ethan Hoover. Nov. 26 – Phil Sparks, Lily Mae Schuler. Nov. 27 – Cloyd Mast. Nov. 28 – Linda Newcomb. Nov. 29 – Gary DeVore, Jaelee Eads, Steve Runkel. A N N I V E R SARIES: Nov. 26 – Mike and Jean Ann Lauer. Nov. 27 – Lois Jane and Donald Roser. Nov. 29 – Harold and Nancy Christie. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling 260377-9475.

always appreciated. THE ROANN COMMUNITY HERITAGE Winter Market will be held in the Roann Community Building on Dec. 2, from 9 A.M. 3 P.M. There will be crafts, jewelry, wood crafts, sewing crafts, painted items, essential oils, and door prizes. Don’t miss it! ROANN RENEGADES upcoming schedule: Dec. 2 Saturday Night Dance, Dec 16 Saturday Night Dance, Dec 30 New Year’s Eve EVE dance! For more information, please call HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Harold Corn, Kimberly Palmer, Wayne Nordman, Tim Shafer, Will Schuler, Debbie Williams, Bob Fairchild, Izabella Schultz, Marjorie Stoffer, Tim Vigar, Ann Meyer, Lilly Schuler, Betty Flitcraft, and

Kimberly Mowery. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Don Everest, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Long, and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Smith. 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 765-8332100. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@ya hoo.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.

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The LaFontaine Troyer Library will close at five on Mondays instead of six during the winter months. VETERANS met for their coffee and snack at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building on Friday Nov. 10 with 17 in attendance. Next month on Friday Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. they will again plan on meeting. They hope to see a lot more of their fellow veterans to come and enjoy spending some time with them. SANTA BREAKFAST will be on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 7:30 – 10 a.m., Santa arrives at 9 a.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y B u i l d i n g . LaFontaine Lions will be serving sausage, pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, orange juice, milk and coffee. This is a free-will donation for your breakfast. Santa will be given a little sack to all the children who talk to him. The proceeds will go towards the LaFontaine Methodist Church Food Panty. You may also bring nonperishable food items to be given to them. Thank you for your support to the local food panty and your local Lions as they bring Santa to the community. L A F O N TA I N E FESTIVAL AND G O O D F E L L A’ S PIZZA are teaming up for Make a Difference Mondays the third Monday of the month. This month it will be on Monday Nov. 20, with 10 percent of all orders going to the LaFontaine Festival. Those who live in LaFontaine can place their order until 4 p.m. that day and you will be able to pick up your order at the LaFontaine Family Dollar parking lot between 5:30-6 p.m. This way you do not have to drive all the way to Wabash to pick up your order. Just let them know that you are with the LaFontaine order when you place your order. Goodfella’s Pizza is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their phone number is 260569-1162. Please come out to support us. L A F O N TA I N E

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MSD board to push for other avenues times that this issue needs to be board driven on whatever the schools are involved,” Bowman replied. “But the thing is, my concern is that we’re losing our window to

influence,” Fadil added. Bowman disagreed with Fadil and said that the narrow focus is not the board’s fault. “There are people in place, in power that

want this direction taken and that (say), ‘Yes it is the best decision,’ and it’s just a matter of getting it accomplished,” he said. “And that’s fine in

that respect,” Fadil replied, “but we have an opportunity is what I’m saying to provide them our direction from our (board). We are missing that boat that if we get together

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to see from your study.’ Then at least we’ve done our part and we haven’t done anything yet.” Bowman continued that he was concerned that the Foundation

chose the phase’s purpose following conversations with the superintendents. “The Community Foundation chose to meet with the superintendents,” Bowman said. “They chose not to meet with the boards. The superintendents chose the consolidation direction.” Fadil replied, “All I’m saying is we have an opportunity. If we can put something together, talk to her in the next couple of weeks and say … we’d like to broaden the direction. Let us do our job and submit it like we’re supposed to submit it and we’re fine. Then if it doesn’t happen, then we have another meeting. Then we have another discussion.” Board member Todd Dazey questioned what happens if the Foundation refused to widen its scope for Phase II. “If they say, ‘All we’re going to do is look at consolidation,’ just because they look at it doesn’t bind any school districts to do anything from that other than to take the information and move forward with it,” Board member Todd Topliff replied. “I would hate to sit there and throw it to the curb if that’s what they’re looking at.” Keaffaber noted that the Community Foundation said in the letter that it is open to other alternatives for the study. Fadil added a suggestion that the board meet as soon as possible and prepare a proposal that advocates for Phase 2 to pursue an alternative investigation. Bowman conceded that “the Community Foundation is made up of a bunch of great people and Patty Grant is one of them. She would be open to listening.” Keaffaber recommended consulting Grant on the proposal as the letter specified submitting “a jointfunding proposal.” “All we’d basically be asking her to do is expand the scope of it and let everyone decide, beyond what consolidation may mean, if that’s what come out of the working session,” Topliff said. The board agreed to host a working session before the board meeting on Nov. 28 at 5 p.m. The session is open to the public.

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City to pursue railroad overpass By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The City of Wabash has sent a letter of commitment to the Indiana Department of Transportation, the first step in creating a railroad overpass on East Street. The overpass would cost an estimated $10.7 million, of which the city would have to provide 20 percent, or $2.14 million. The letter was dated on Nov. 9, and the deadline for submitting such letters to INDOT is Nov. 22. While the letter is being sent this year, Mayor Scott Long noted that in reality it could be four or five years. “You’ve got to get it in the pipeline in order to get the federal funding,” he told Council. The city’s money, according to the letter, would come from the General Fund, the Stormwater Fund and the Rainy-Day Fund. However, Long told Council, that the city will start setting aside funds annually in the budget, encumbering the money until the project comes to fruition. The city also is exploring other sources of funding, he added, noting that Norfolk Southern Railroad may give 5 percent since the city is closing a railroad crossing. “We’re hopeful we can get some money from the state, which would reduce our impact dramatically,”

Long said. “But we have to commit 20 percent to say we could fund that.” Council member Bryan Dillon asked if the city would be more likely to get state funding if the overpass was placed on a state highway? “The problem with our two state highway routes is historical homes, government buildings, churches and schools along both routes,” Long said. “The crossings in those sections – both of them – are too close to Hill Street and Sinclair Street. The streets would need to be closed to cross traffic. That could cut off access to the courthouse, churches, schools. “The other good thing about the East Street crossing is the topography of the land goes down toward the rail line, which makes it more affordable to build up above it. You have to be 23 foot above the rail from the bottom of the bridge, and we won’t have to close any streets down on either side of it. “Sinclair doesn’t come all the way through, and you’ve got more distance on Maple Street.” The overpass, he said, should be considered more of an emergency route if a train breaks down, rather than a route that is traveled on a routine basis. In 2017, five trains broke down and blocked all the crossings, Long noted. Both an overpass

and underpass were considered. The underpass would cost about $40 million as opposed to the $10.7 million for overpass. Dillon also asked about homes located along the route of the proposed overpass. Those homes would likely be purchased before the work began. “There will be a 20foot concrete wall outside their front windows,” the mayor noted. “I would venture to guess that would hurt resale value. “Through the federal highway project, I’ve been told, they will be well compensated.” If funding falls through, Long said, the project “will go on the back burner.” In another matter, Council heard from Lisa Shanabarger, asking what the city was doing to combat the growing drug problem in Wabash County? The mayor told her that he was on a community-wide steering committee established to include representatives from all aspects of the community. The panel is seeking grant money from the state and is discussing a myriad of things including treatment options and what can be done to help those in need. “It’s not something that’s going to happen overnight,” he said. “It’s taken us a long time to get in the position we’re in. But at least we’re proactively seeking solutions.”

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at Timbercrest, and creates a fun event and atmosphere for families and the community to come and enjoy the trees,” T i m b e r c r e s t Community Relations Coordinator Carrie Vineyard said. “This is a good way for businesses and non-profit organizations to be recognized for what they do. It isn’t about which tree is the prettiest—it’s not for a contest. We just really appreciate that they give of their time and resources to decorate the trees.” Vineyard anticipates nearly 80 trees will be featured for the festival, which will be spread throughout the campus. Timbercrest supplied trees for the first festival in 2013, but since then, any new sponsors supply, decorate and light their own trees, where spots are reserved for the tour, with the sponsors’ name next to the tree.

“We want to recognize that some of the tree sponsors don’t have a lot of extra funds, so we really appreciate that they provided the trees, lights and decorations,” Vineyard added. One tree Timbercrest does provide is for the North Manchester Food Pantry, and all food donated is presented to the pantry. “We encourage anyone able to provide a food item to bring it to donate to the local food pantry. It’s something we started a few years ago—thinking how we can utilize this event to give back to the community in another realm,” Vineyard said. “We fill it up every year, and it overflows to the Hub and the front with boxes of food.” With the tour of trees spreading over the entire Timbercrest community highlighting the event, Santa Claus will be in the Hub

sunroom to visit with children, free hot cocoa and cookies will be served in the Rose Garden dining room and in the Snack Shop, face painting will in the quilt room and live reindeer will be visiting until 1 p.m. Another crowd favorite of the day is the bazaar, which will be in two locations, the Assembly Room and the chapel, with vendors on hand offering a variety of items for all ages and tastes. “I’m proud of the bazaar,” Vineyard said. “It’s a good balance that fits all age groups for Christmas shopping. “We encourage people to go through the campus to see all the trees and visit the bazaar rooms.” A map will be provided at entrances with locations of all of the trees, as well as a list of activities. There will also be

NORTH MANCHESTER – Local residents are invited to participate in the “Deck the House” home decorating contest as part of the Hometown Holidays Celebration

hosted by the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Prizes will be awarded in three categories including: Traditional, Most Creative and “Clark Griswold” (anything goes). First place winner in each

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community is for the effort put in to this event. “We appreciate the sponsors coming in offering their time and resources, because Timbercrest is someone’s home,” she said. “We love that we can bring a lot of Christmas spirit right to them from community members who are helping decorate their home.” Parking is available in the front lot, and on the north side of the campus in the Hub parking lot. In case of inclement weather, including snow, grass parking will not be available, but Timbercrest will provide a shuttle that will pick festivalgoers up at M a n c h e s t e r University in the parking lot north of the Jo Young Switzer Center (Union) on East Street.

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trees in the Timbercrest Health Care Center. “Residents in Health Care really enjoy seeing people come and go, and we will have a handful of trees back there as part of the tour,” Vineyard said. Also among the activities are Letters to Santa. Manchester Elementary School students will have letter forms sent home to give to Santa the day of the festival. The letter forms will also appear in local papers and on the T i m b e r c r e s t Facebook page. If they give a letter to Santa, their names will go into a drawing for a chance to win a new bike, one for a boy and one for a girl. With more than 200 residents at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, Vineyard stressed how blessed and thankful the entire

category will receive $75 in Chamber Bucks and Runner Up will receive $50 in Chamber Bucks. The event is part of the Hometown Holidays Celebration which is championed by Brady Burgess of BIT Computers and Terry DuPont of DuPont Wealth Management as part of the community fundraising efforts resulting in raising more than $20,000 for Christmas decorations and celebrations. Applications for the “Deck the House” holiday decorating contest are available at the North Manchster Chamber of Commerce. Judging will take place by Dec. 15. For more information contact Sebrena Cline at 260-578-1398.

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NM to host Hometown Holidays Christmas By The Paper staff

NORTH MANCHESTER – The community will kickoff Hometown Holidays Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 25, and welcome Santa to North Manchester at noon. Sponsored by the Terri Eckert School of Dance, Santa will arrive at The Firehouse on downtown Main Street where he will walk to the Center for History to greet children and hear their Christmas wishes – checking off who’s ‘naughty and nice’. Children may visit with Santa in his sleigh from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Santa’s Workshop will also be open from 12:30-2 p.m. at The Firehouse. Sponsored by the Congregational Christian Church, Santa’s Workshop offers a place for families to make Christmas crafts, play reindeer games and enjoy a cookie after their visit with Santa or shopping at the many local businesses participating Shop Small Saturday sponsored by the N. M. Chamber of Commerce. The evening ends as the community gathers at the corner of Main and Market Streets at 5 p.m. for our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree and new wreath decorations were purchased through fundraising efforts initiated by Sebrena Cline, Chair of the N. M. Chamber of C o m m e r c e . Championed by Brady Burgess of BIT Computers and Terry DuPont of DuPont Wealth Management, the community of North Manchester came together to raise more than $20,000 for decorations. Santa and his friends will flip the switch to light the tree covered in brightly colored lights and standing 20 feet with a three dimensional star, sharing the joy and hope of the Christmas season. Donations to the Christmas Lights

Campaign include: Christmas Gold: Visit Wabash County, Autumn Ridge Rehab. Christmas Silver: American Legion Post 286, Batteries Plus Bulbs, Connie Burgess—In Memory of Dan B u r g e s s , Congregational Christian Church, John Dore, Andrew Floor, JP & Michelle Freeman and Jeff, Cecilia & Jessica Freeman, Eva Garman and Jodie Egner & Misti Collett –In memory of Jim Garman. Also, David & Jane Grandstaff, Joel Harting, HF Group, Inc, Jennifer Howard & Heidi Wieland, Lane Stucco, Bill & Denise Leonhard, Main View Inn, N. M. Chamber of Commerce, Tim McLaughlin, Jared & Dorey Mobley, Keith & Julie Mobley, Moose Family Center, the Robert & Sandra Orn Family, Poston Plumbing & Heating, Sincroft Family, Terri Eckert School of Dance, Town of N. Manchester, Tri Oaks Realty. Donations were also received for the Christmas in July Fundraising Concert from the following: Manchester Rental, Greg Fisher, Gerritt

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Youngsters chat with Santa Claus during the 2016 North Manchester Christmas kick-off. The Paper file photo Knight & Latosha Henry & Poole’s Meats, Manchester S y m p h o n y Orchestra, Swihart Trucking, N. M. Parks & Rec, Town of NM, NM Fire Department, Pieter Naragon/Mancheste r University, JP Freeman, The Firehouse, NM Chamber of C o m m e r c e . Christmas in July Band Sponsors were Bippus State Bank, BIT Computers, McKee Mortuary, S h e p h e r d ’ s Chevrolet & Olds, Wetzel Insurance. Silent Auction Donations included: Blooms & Heirlooms,

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MU plans various holiday music offerings By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – The yuletide season at M a n c h e s t e r University offers several musical performances, beginning with the traditional

Service of Lessons and Carols. This community service featuring MU’s Cantabile and Chamber Singers is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester.

Scripture and poetry readings are part of the service, and admission is free. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents its Holiday Extravaganza at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in Cordier Auditorium. The performance

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features holiday favorites and “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” On their way to Bethlehem, the Three Wise Men find another mother and child in great need. The one-act opera is a childfriendly, heart warming tale of a poor, crippled shepherd boy and his widowed mother who are surprised with an overnight visit from the three wise men who are on their way to Bethlehem. The

performance alternates between the humorous and the heart wrenching. The story ends with Amahl, now healed, leaving with the wise men to offer his crutch as a gift to the newborn king. The cast will be portrayed by five local soloists: Kelly Iler and Michael Rueff (recent MU music alumni), Dr. Eric Reichenbach (local physician and frequent theater participant), Thomas Hall

(North Manchester resident and Warsaw High School choir teacher), and Elizabeth Thomson (11-year-old daughter of an MU student and an MU professor). General admission is $15. It is free for M a n c h e s t e r University students, faculty and staff, as well as for those 18 and younger. Touchstone, a University bands concert, is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in Cordier Auditorium.

It features soprano McKenzie Hare and the MU symphonic and jazz bands. The marquee piece is two movements from “David” by Stephen Melillo. It is based on the story of David and Goliath, and David’s search for the Touchstone promised by an emissary from a distant land. General admission is $5. It is free for MU faculty, staff and students.

Salamonie to host senior lunch By The Paper staff

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The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be on Monday, Dec, 4, at the Salamonie Lake

Interpretive Center. The luncheon will be celebrate “50 Years of Salamonie Lake.” Audience members and past and present employees will share memories from the past 50 years. A 50 Years slide presenta-

tion will also be presented. The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. A main dish of sloppy Joe sandwich will be provided. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and

their own table service. A $1 donation will be accepted. Reservations may be made by calling 260468-2127. Entrance fees of $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-of-state vehicle will apply.

Salamonie to host Second Saturday From the DNR ANDREWS — Kids can make holiday gifts during Second Saturday at Salamonie Lake on Dec. 9. The program runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center.

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Children can use materials from nature to make gifts. Parents and guardians of children ages 6 to 12 are not required to remain with their kids. Advance registration is required by calling (260) 468-2127. Second Saturday is

a monthly educational series of programs at Salamonie Lake. A $3 fee per participant is payable day of the event. Standard gate fees of $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per out-ofstate vehicle apply.

Santa to visit Market Street Square Nov. 25 By The Paper staff Santa Claus will pay a visit to Market Street Square, 56 W. Market St., from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25.

In addition, Market Street Square will serve as a drop-off point for non-perishable groceries and supplies for the F.I.S.H. pantry. In addition, it will serve

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There is no charge for this meal. We will be delivering meals to those who are not able to get out within the city limits. Call the Wabash Moose Family Center at 260-563-3017 after 2pm with questions.

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David D. Grandstaff, 77, of North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. He was born March 31, 1940, in North Manchester, to Paul E. and Mary Alice (Flenar) Grandstaff. David was a 1958 graduate of Manchester High School and attended Wabash College. He left college in 1962 to return home and help rebuild the family business, Grandstaff Rendering Service in North Manchester. He married Jane C. Stands at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Manchester on July 19, 1959. David was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was well known for his philanthropy, church and community involvement, and countless hours of volunteer work. He is survived by his wife, Jane C. Grandstaff of North Manchester; two daughters, Erin (Steven) Jungbauer of Leesburg, and Penny (Rick) Ruppert of Rochester; six grandchildren, Sarah (Keegan) Bruner and Rachel Jungbauer, both of Leesburg, Samantha Ruppert and Jeffrey Ruppert, both of Rochester, Tracy Jo (Nate) Hilden of Canton, Ga., and Eric (Angela) Jungbauer of Noblesville; four great-grandchildren, Clara & Evelyn Hilden of Canton, and Jaclyn & Mary Jungbauer of Noblesville; brother, Dan (Carolyn Worthing) Grandstaff of Chapel Hill, N.C., and two sisters, Becky Kilgore of Conway, Ark., and Nancy Straka of Huntington. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Jeffrey Grandstaff who died in 1993. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor Jeff Hawkins, Deaconess Sabine Thomas, and Pastor Judy Follis officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, at the church. Preferred memorials are Jeffrey L. Grandstaff Memorial Scholarship Endowment, the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, or the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. The memorial guest book for David may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jon R. McDonald, 72 Retired policeman Jan. 8, 1945 – Oct. 29, 2017 Jon R. McDonald, 72, Roann, received his final call at 11:40 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2017, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 8, 1945, in Muncie, to John and Esta McDonald. On April 3, 1969, he married Marilyn Payton. As a child, his family moved to Los Angeles where he attended Norwalk High School. Jon became a member of the United States Coast Guard where he served in port security. He later moved back to Muncie where he worked at Onterio, Marsh Warehouse, Westinghouse, and Warner Gear. Jon then found his calling in life when he realized that he had “Blue Blood.” For the remainder of his working career, he served as a Muncie Reserve officer, a Ball State University officer, an Indianapolis International Airport officer, a Wabash County Deputy Sheriff, and was Chief of Security at Wabash County Judicial Center. Jon enjoyed yardwork such as pulling weeds and mowing the lawn, working on the never-ending “Honey Do” list, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jon is survived by his wife, Marilyn McDonald of Roann; two sons, David McDonald of Florida and Scott McDonald of Roann; two daughters, Wendy Hardcastle and Denise (Eric) Lynch, both of Wabash; 19 grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; two brothers, William McDonald of California and Richard (Josephine) McDonald of Shelbyville; three sisters, Wanda Williams of Muncie, Mary King of Parker City, and Judy Peterson of Muncie. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Esta McDonald, and three sisters, Bonnie May, Ruth Maxine, and Della Sue. Jon was a member of Mount Summit Primitive Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Police. There will be a celebration of life in June 2018 at the Fraternal Order of Police in Muncie.

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Marjorie B. (Garrison) Ross Taylor, 98, of Huntington, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Tipton Place in Huntington. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be beside Kenneth Ross in Friends Cemetery in Wabash County at a later date. Preferred memorials are to Indiana State USBS Youth Association, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, Indiana, 46750. Marjorie was born on Jan. 1, 1919, in Wabash County, the daughter of Joseph R. Garrison and Clara A. (Miller) Garrison. She graduated from Linlawn High School in Wabash in 1935. Marjorie married Kenneth J. Ross on Jan. 17, 1948, in Warsaw; he preceded her in death on May 26, 1981. She married Milford W. Taylor on Dec. 16, 1983, in Monticello; he preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 2000. She was employed with the General Tire and Rubber Company, Wabash IN, and The Perfection Musical Strings Company, Cedar Lake. Marjorie had a zest for life; she enjoyed time spent with family and friends and was a true sports enthusiast. She was extremely passionate about Notre Dame football and she spent 35 years bowling in the women’s state and national championships. Marjorie enjoyed traveling and camping throughout the years, with her children and grandchildren often in tow. She also enjoyed playing dice with every generation of her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter, Julia A. (Parks) Hamilton of Huntington; a sister, Loretta (Garrison) Owens of North Manchester; a daughter-in-law, Juanita J. Smithee of Montgomery, Ala.; a son-in-law, Duane A. Spring of Largo, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 23 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, greatnieces and great-nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a son, Jimmy E. Smithee; a daughter, Nancy E. (Parks) Spring, and three sisters Thelma (Garrison) Brown, Gertrude (Garrison) Burkhardt, Mary (Garrison) Wolfrum Harnish. Please sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Marjorie B. Taylor.

Nevin Hettmansperger, 76 U.S. Navy veteran Aug. 22, 1941 – Nov. 16, 2017

Nevin F. Hettmansperger, 76, of Wabash, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord and his wife, Sandra on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at 10:45 p.m. at Miller’s Merry Manor, East in Wabash. He was born in Wabash on Aug. 22, 1941, to the late Benjamin & Naida Hettmansperger. Nevin was a 1959 graduate of Wabash High School and served in the United States Navy. Nevin married Sandra Jefferson on Feb. 16, 1964; she passed away on Dec. 26, 2008. He was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church. He retired from PSI Duke Energy and worked part-time at Walmart. Nevin also worked at Wabash Probation supervising community service, and he and Sandy were foster parents. He is survived by his son, Mike Hettmansperger of Roann; two daughters, Kim (David) Pegg and Emily Scaggs, both of Wabash; three grandchildren, Gabrielle (Zach) Wright of Peru, Jacob (Kristen) Pegg of Wabash, and Charyn Hettmansperger of Roann; four great-grandchildren, Hudson and Hartlee Wright, Carter and Reese Pegg; brother, Neil (Paulette) Hettmansperger, Kokomo; two sisters, Janice Hettmansperger, Wabash and Sue (Jim) Bakehorn, Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Randy Myers officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to the service starting at 9 a.m. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Charles Harrell, 78 General Tire retiree March 24, 1939 – Nov. 14, 2017 Charles E. Harrell, 78, of North Manchester, died at 10:26 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at his home. He was born in Lagro to the late Herman and Mary (Miller) Harrell on March 24, 1939. Charles married Chattie Hale on Nov. 21, 1971; she survives Also surviving are a son, three step-sons, two step-daughters, 17 grandchildren and many greatgrandchildren. Visitation and services were Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Burial was at Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna.

Cloid W. Cloud, 96 Cloid W. Cloud, 96, of Warren, passed away at 9:34 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. Arrangements are pending with Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

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Imogene Barton, 86 Started euchre club

Dec. 20, 1930 – Nov. 14, 2017

Imogene P. Barton, 86, of Wabash, passed away at 10:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, at her home. She was born on Dec. 20, 1930, in Lagro Township, to the late Estel and Jennie (Cross) Kulb. Imogene married Gene H. Barton on Oct. 2, 1949; he passed away on Feb. 7, 2002. She was self-employed and retired. Imogene was actively involved working with senior citizens and attended the Winchester Senior Center; she even started her own euchre club in 2014. She attended the Christ United Methodist Church and was a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church. Imogene was a friend to everyone and was always there to help anyone in need and loved Jesus. Imogene is survived by sons, Dan (Charlene) Barton, Lagro, Douglas (Donna) Barton, LaFontaine, and James (Cheryl) Barton, Lincolnville; nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Along with her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main St., LaFontaine, with the Rev. Robert Barton officiating. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at the funeral home. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial donations may be directed to FISH of Wabash County and the Access Youth Center of Wabash. Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Duke Energy joins forces with utilities nationwide to shut down scammers and protect customers Utility scams grew more than 100 percent in 2016 Duke Energy customers have reported nearly $1 million in total losses as a result of scams since 2015 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Nov. 15 marks the second annual Utility Scam Awareness Day, with natural gas and electric utility companies across the United States and Canada joining forces to inform customers and protect them from imposter utility scams. By sharing information and working together, Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS), is arming customers with the knowledge to spot scams and protect their information. As part of the UUAS collaboration, communications are planned with customers during the week of Nov. 13 through the website, newsletters, email, bill messages, video, media, advertising and social media content. “While Duke Energy customers have become nearly 50 percent less susceptible to

scams since the formation of UUAS in 2016, scams continue to evolve,” said Jared Lawrence, vice president of meter services and executive chairman of Utilities United Against Scams. “By knowing what to look for, customers can continue to shut down scammers and protect their wallets and personal information.” Scammers posing as utility representatives use a variety of email, in-person and phone tactics to target families and businesses to steal money. According to Hiya, a phone spam protection company, utility scams grew 109 percent in 2016. “In partnership with UUAS over the past six months, we’ve shut down more than 500 toll-free numbers running utility scams, making it more difficult for scammers to victimize customers of Duke Energy and other participating utilities,” said Joel Bernstein, vice president of regulatory and public policy at Somos, which administrates toll-free numbers.

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Helen L. Dodson, 90 Enjoyed quilting May 4, 1927 – Nov. 16, 2017

Helen L. Dodson, 90, of North Manchester, died at 5:35 am, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born May 4, 1927, in Windfall, to Darrell and Wilma (Smith) Clouser. Helen married Glen Dodson in Wabash, on June 10, 1950. She worked at General Tire in Wabash and was a member of the Morningstar Church in Kokomo, Indiana. Helen enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, and canning. She lived in Wabash several years, in Kokomo from 1973 to 2015 when she moved to Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She is survived by her husband, Glen Dodson of North Manchester; daughter, Peggy (Dennis) Manning of Wabash; two granddaughters, Lori Waller of Peru, and Christy (Kyle) Schuler of North Manchester; six great grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter; sister, Ruth (Jack) Boyer of North Webster, and her brother, Cliff (Margaret) Clouser of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Alice Bartoo, and Lois Singleton. Visitation and services were Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at Peabody Chapel, 400 W. 7th St., North Manchester, with the Rev. Sue Babovec officiating. Entombment was in Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the Donor’s Choice. The memorial guest book for Helen may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Betty Thompson, 78 Enjoyed bowling Nov. 19, 1939 – Nov. 20, 2017

Betty “Irene” Thompson, 78, of Wabash, died at 10:10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, at her home. She was born Nov. 19, 1939, in Prestonsburg, Ky., to Joe and Merle (Hubbard) Campbell. Irene married James H. Thompson Jr. in Wabash on April 1, 1992. She was a homemaker and worked at one time at the Wabash Inn. She was a member of the Wabash Christian Heritage Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and bowling and especially loved her grandkids. She is survived by her husband, James H. Thompson, Jr. of Wabash; three children, Jerry Light of Wabash, Tina (David) Marks of Lagro, and Artie Light of Wabash, step-son, Michael Thompson of Wabash; 13 grandchildren, Jerry Copeland, Kari Ballard, Johnnie Light, and Shawn Light, all of Wabash, Brittany Light of Fort Wayne, Joshua Aluds of Seattle, Wash., Jacob Aluds of Peru, Andrew Marks of Wabash, Haley Baldwin of Shipshewana, Tore’ Light of Michigan, Evan Light, Jade Light, and Harrison Light, all of Wabash; several great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Adrian (Leona) Campbell of Wabash, David Campbell, Nancy (Darvin) Shortridge, and Lynne (Steve) Boyd, all of Prestonsburg. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and her grandson, Chris Light. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 12:30-2 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Irene may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Delores Harris, 80 Worked at HIZ Inc. April 19, 1937 – Nov. 19, 2017 Delores A. Harris, 80, of Wabash, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at 3:40 a.m at Miller’s Merry Manor, North, Wabash. She was born April 19, 1937, in Anderson, to the late William and Isabel Griese. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, two sisters, seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services are Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, at 3 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Burial will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to service.

Marilyn Stone, 90 Taught at vocational school Aug. 29, 1927 – Nov. 18, 2017

Marilyn “Jean” Stone, 90, North Manchester, passed away at 5:25 a.m. on Nov. 18, 2017. She was born on Aug. 29, 1927 to Galen and Mabel (McClintock) Kintner in Akron, Ohio. Jean married Donald Thomas Stone, of Lagro, on May 27, 1951. She is survived by two sons, four daughters, 20 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the church. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 11 At 10:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Melissa L. Long, 38, Wabash, was traveling east on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 12 At 12:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nestor D. Lopez Jr., 22, Wabash, was southbound on Old S.R. 15 while talking on his cellphone, the vehicle’s wheel ran off the roadway and Lopez lost control of the vehicle. He then traveled left of center, exited the east side of the roadway and came to rest after striking a tree. The vehicle then caught fire. Lopez had a preliminary blood alcohol content level of .18. At 7:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Heather G. Malone, 46, Huntington, was eastbound on S.R. 124 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 13 At 7:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rex G. Forbes, 63, Fort Wayne, was westbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 9:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Isaac K. Cooper, 18, Wabash, was traveling northeast on Waterworks Road when, for unknown reasons, failed to follow a curve in the roadway, exited the roadway and impacted a ditch. The vehicle then reentered the roadway and landed on the vehicle’s passenger side. At 10:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Leslie A. Hernandez, 38, Wabash, was southbound on Old S.R. 15 when a deer entered the roadway. Hernandez attempted to avoid a collision, applied her brakes and then lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went into a sideways slide, exited the roadway, traveled through a ditch and struck some trees. At 2:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jordan P. Oyer, 33, Nappanee, was traveling east on CR 1000 North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 4:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Crystal M. Kimmel, 39, Akron, was traveling

south on S.R. 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 14 At 4:01 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kasey N. Pennington, 33, Wabash, was traveling north on C.R. 300 East when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 6:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas C. Clouse, 24, Andrews, was westbound on C.R. 800 North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 15 At 6:21 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kelly J. Couchman, 33, Peru, was traveling east on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 12:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by James E. Foust, 72, Peru, was southbound on C.R. 700 West when he attempted to turn west onto C.R. 200 North and, due to west roadway conditions, the vehicle hydroplaned and collided with a utility pole before it exited the roadway and came to rest in a field. At 1:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew P. Welch, 29, Fort Wayne, was northbound on C.R. 500 East when, due to wet roadway conditions, he lost control of the vehicle, crossed the centerline, exited the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. At 4:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Robert D. Fields, 63, Holland, Mich., was eastbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 16 At 7:40 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andy E. Stefanatos, 52, Wabash, was southbound on S.R. 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations Nov. 10 Vicki L. Goshert, 63, Peru, failure to wear seatbelt. Justin D. Turner, 28, Wabash, seatbelt violation. William R. Sizemore, 48, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Nov. 12 Kyle J. Yeomans, 45, Marion, speeding. Nov. 13

Milan Rakita, 34, West Lafayette, speeding. Elizabeth L. Griffith, 38, Roann, driving while suspended infraction. Haley M. Perez, 19, Portage, speeding. Bookings Austin L. Fairchild, 24, Warsaw, felony petition to revoke probation on theft charge and felony identity deception. Kristen L. Goble, 23, Richland, N.Y., misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more. Ryan A. Pollard, 26, Geneva, two counts misdemeanor failure to appear on operator never licensed charge. Scott D. Switzer, 22, Marion, Ohio, felony petition to revoke probation on attempted escape charge. Richard D. Reust, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor battery by body waste, felony battery resulting in bodily injury to another person and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Karlee R. Marshall, 28, Servia, felony neglect of a dependent – bodily injury and misdemeanor harboring a nonimmunized dog resulting in bodily injury. Keith D. Merrell, 18, Roann, two counts domestic battery. Lucas A. Phillippe, 28, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Max M. Menzie, 43, North Manchester, failure to pay child support. William R. Sizemore, 48, Wabash, failure to appear on child support charge, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and possession of paraphernalia. William J. Edwards, 54, North Manchester, operating while intoxicated refusal and misdemeanor battery. Wabash Police Department Accidents Nov. 9 At 11:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeffrey A. Bakehorn, 56, Wabash, was traveling north on Allen Street when he collided with a legally parked car and then left the scene. Bakehorn had a preliminary blood alcohol content level of .20. Wabash City Police tied Bakehorn

to another investigation at 12:59 a.m. in which Bakehorn collided with a legally parked vehicle on Walnut Street. Nov. 14 At 3:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Paige N. Burns, 23, Wabash, was turning southwest on Cass Street from the Fried Egg parking lot at the same time a vehicle driven by was turning northeast on Cass Street from a private residence at 1310 Cass Street when the two collided Teresa L. Sargent, 53, Wabash. At 5:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tonya D. Deifenbaugh, 49, Wabash, was backing out of a parking space in the Dollar General parking lot when she collided with a legally parked vehicle. At 5:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kayla M. Booth, 32, Wabash, was backing from a driveway onto Colerain Street when she collided with a parked vehicle. Nov. 16 At 2:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Patricia A. Schipper, 80, Wabash, was attempting to travel through the Lighthouse Mission parking lot when she collided with a parked vehicle. Citations Nov. 13 Tyler A. Walters, 18, Wabash, no financial responsibility. Nov. 14 Matthew J. Cressell, 38, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Melanie M. Salyers, 64, Wabash, speeding. North Manchester Accidents Nov. 18 At 6:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Karen L. Murphy, 68, North Manchester, collided at the North Market Street and 9th Street intersection with a vehicle driven by Lalita C. Ford, 19, Fort Wayne. Citations Nov. 10 Tammy C. Stanley, 52, Silver Lake, child restraint violation. Leticia Diaz, 31, North Manchester, driving while suspended. Nov. 13 Brian K. Heeter, 51, North Manchester, speeding. Karlee R. Marshall, 28, Servia, seatbelt

violation. Nov. 14 Chad E. Hayslett, 37, Wabash, expired vehicle registration and false and fictitious vehicle registration. Catherine E. Huber, 29, North Manchester, speeding. Arrests Nov. 16 William J. Edwards, 54, North Manchester, operating while intoxicated and writ of attachment for battery. Edwards was cited for no license plate light. Cases Nov. 10 At 9:55 a.m., theft report taken in the 700 block of Ruse Street. At 9:32 p.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of Wabash Road. Nov. 14 At 6:31 p.m., theft report taken in the 1200 block of West Main Street. Fire Nov. 11 At 11:27 a.m., Woodspoint for medical assist. At 11:53 a.m., 900 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist. Nov. 13 At 10:35 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm. Nov. 14 At 3:57 p.m., units from the North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire D e p a r t m e n t s responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue. At 9:28 p.m., units from the North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire D e p a r t m e n t s responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue. Nov. 15 At 9:06 a.m., 600 block of Bond Street for medical assist. At 9:03 p.m., 200 block of South Maple for medical assist. Nov. 16 At 8:49 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 4:47 p.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist. Nov. 18

www.thepaperofwabash.com At 7:14 p.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist. Nov. 19 At 12:45 p.m., 100 block of East Main Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Marla K. Laferney, Tamara K. Maine and Rickey L. Cooper to Mark and Carla Roser, personal representation deed. Michael T. and Andrea S. Schuler to John I. Schuler, warranty deed. Ronald G. Eads Family LP and Ronald G. Eads to West Plains Mining LLC, warranty deed. West Plains Mining LLC to Ronald G. Eads Family LP and Ronald G. Eads, warranty deed. Ceolia W. Gray to Brandon and Emily France, warranty deed. Pefley Properties LLC to Elizabeth M. Petty, warranty deed. Eads Farm Inc. to Amy L. and Andy J. Eads, corporate deed. Marjorie E. Heinlein to Marjorie E. Heinlein and Jonathan T. Hartzler, quitclaim deed. Tim Rose to Hometown Holdings LLC, warranty deed. Kerri L. Hanneken to Melinda J. and Christopher L. Dixson, warranty deed. Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend Inc. to Bruce A. Eltzroth, quitclaim deed. Mildred E. Townsend to Robert L. Townsend, warranty deed. Samuel B. Frazier to Shawn R. Weaver, quitclaim deed. Patricia A. Baker, Patricia A. Ross and Kathleen J. Klenke to Edward D. Selleck, personal representation deed. S&R Housing Inc. to Steven and Gaye Lynn Orr, corporate

deed. Wilma Leonhardt to Mitchell and Ashley Oetken, warranty deed. Wabash County Auditor to Gebtan LLC, tax title deed. Donald R. and Amy L. Wampler to Raymond J. and Julia L. Felgar, warranty deed. Curtlis L. and Kathleen S. Hullinger to Arren W. Reust, warranty deed. Virginia M. and Robert F. Block to Douglas H. and Alice A. Campbell, warranty deed. Scott A. and Kelly A. Schuler to Troy and Christine Haupert, warranty deed. Brian and Brittany Blocher to Thomas A. and Misti D. Collett, warranty deed. Mark A. Key to David J. and Kimberlee M. Working, warranty deed. Ronnie L. French, William E. French and Elizabeth V. French to Todd R. Floor Revocable Trust, Dianne K. Floor Revocable Trust, Todd R. Floor and Dianne K. Floor, personal representation deed. Phyllis J. and James D. Downey to Downey Farms Inc., quitclaim deed. Ruthanna Lilly and Ruthanna Lilly Revocable Living Trust to Ruthanna Lilly, Ruthanna Lilly Revocable Living Trust, Ruth M. Jones, Marilyn Boswell and Marsha Frazier, quitclaim deed. Davin L. and Eric P. England to Kyle S. Pogue, warranty deed. Permits

Ken Purdy, pole building. A n d r e w Chinworth, new home. Dennis Florek, pole building. John McQuithy, utility building.

Thank You

To everyone who helped support the cancer benefit. From all the time spent organizing and collecting donations to setting up and showing up, my family and I greatly appreciate it. It helped us in a very big way and it was great to see everyone!

Thank you again for all the love and support! Tim & Chasity Milliner & Family.

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Laketon Auxiliary has October meeting Article provided LAKETON — On Oct. 3, 2017, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 402 had its October meeting at the Bluebird Café in Laketon. In attendance were nine members. Six members attended Fall Conference in Indianapolis on Sept. 30, representing the unit very well. The unit made the decision to donated items to hurricane victims as well as a donation to the relief fund.

North Miami students perform: Fifth grade students at North Miami Elementary had their program on Wednesday for the whole school at 9 a.m. At 1 p.m. they performed for the grandparents, and at 6:30 p.m. they performed for their families. It is a very moving program where they recognize veterans that are family members, with a slide show presentation of their military pictures, while singing “Thank You”. They also made a parade of state floats to display. Guests were given a small toy soldier to take as a token to remember those who have served. Photos provided

MHA Wabash joins MHA of Northeast Indiana By The Paper staff Mental Health America of Wabash County is affiliating with Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana (MHANI). The local organization’s Board of Directors and Director Karen Newhouse, recently made the announcement, adding that the affiliation will bring additional services to the people of Wabash County. The affiliation is expected to be official by the end of October. “Our board voted unanimously for the affiliation and are grateful for this opportunity to better serve the people of Wabash County, “ said Newhouse. Lisa Smith,

Executive Director of MHANI, said, “We are excited about this affiliation. It has been great working with Karen and MHA of Wabash County’s Board of Directors throughout this process, and MHANI staff and board members are eager to expand the opportunities for individuals living in Wabash County.” In 2016, Mental Health America in Allen County became Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana after Executive Director Lisa Smith and the MHANI Board of Directors saw the need for mental health services for surrounding counties who did not have an MHA office.

“Wabash County has had a mental health organization for over 60 years,” Newhouse said. “It has a rich history and we take pride in its many accomplishments and services made possible through loyal supporters. We sincerely hope this support will continue as not only as an United Fund agency but through donations and grants from caring organizations and individuals in our county. “However, today we face complex problems in mental health and drug abuse. MHA of Northeast Indiana is better equipped to offer a wider range of services that address specific needs. We realize that we need to partner with others to

better address these problems.” Mary Ann Mast, former long-time executive director, supports the affiliation. “This affiliation is a great way to keep us actively serving those in need of mental health services as well as providing education and advocacy,” she said. “Joining MHA of Northeast Indiana is a move forward.” Newhouse will continue to service the county as the Community Liaison Coordinator for Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana. For more information about MHA of Northeast Indiana, visit https://mentalhealthfrontdoor.org.

During the month of October the unit will be sponsoring the event “many flags over America” at the Manchester Intermediate School. One student from each class will be recognized by the unit based on their responses on the classroom activity provided. On Nov. 10, the annual Veterans Day program will be presented to students at the intermediate school. Oct. 24 was “Make a Difference Day.”

The next fish dinner will be on Nov. 10 at The Bluebird Café in Laketon; serving is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The unit will be volunteering at the Second Harvest Food Bank at Manchester Intermediate School. It is for the families with students currently enrolled, held on the first and third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held on November 7th at 7:00 pm at The Bluebird Café in Laketon.

City orders unsafe structure demolished By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A structure on Willard Drive was ordered demolished Thursday, Nov. 16, when the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety met. Meanwhile, the owners of a home on Adams Street told the board they will demolish a home at their own expense. The board voted to declare a lean-to shed at 1284 Willard Drive and unsafe structure, and a 10-day demolition order was issued, effective Nov. 15. The board tabled the matter in October when owner Mike Galley said he would seek quotes to demolish the structure on his own and report to the B u i l d i n g Commissioner’s office. However, Assistant B u i l d i n g

Commissioner Terri Wilburn told the board that Galley has failed to do so. “He has brought us nothing,” she told the board. “Nothing’s been done as of Nov. 1 and as of yesterday. “My recognition is we take action ourselves.” Galley did clean up trash from around the yard, she said, adding that was the last time he had contacted the office. As for the Adams Street home, Christa McCombs told the board that she and her husband, Grayson, have retained Hank’s Construction to tear down the home. “The utilities have been disconnected,” she said. “Hank’s Construction is finishing another job for the city on Adams Street, and as soon as that job is complete he’ll be moving down

the street to 1470 Adams Street. “We’ll be demolishing the home, taking out the foundation, removing all the debris, bringing in the fill dirt. All that will be left is the garage and the lot.” Mrs. Grayson said the couple will try to sell the lot. But Mayor Scott Long suggested the couple consider donating the lot to Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. “It has some tax benefits for you,” he said. If all goes well, Mrs. Grayson said, the work could be complete by Christmas. Mrs. Grayson also asked for a copy of the demolition order, as she and her husband are preparing a civil case against a contractor who failed to repair the building’s roof, leading to it’s falling into disrepair.

City OKs agreement for Stellar project By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The City of Wabash has entered a joint use and maintenance and improvements agreement with the Indiana Department of Transportation for some of the improvements on the State Road 13 and 15 Corridor. The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety unanimously approved the measure on Thursday, Nov. 16, which is related to several of the additions the city has added to the project. The work on the corridor is part of the city’s Stellar

Community Grant plan, and seeks to improve the road – also known as South Wabash Street – between Canal Street and north of the bridge on Smith Street. Work will include decorative crosswalks, various landscaping, street trees and plants, lighting and other pedestrian streetscape amenities, according to the Stellar Program’s most recent quarterly report. In addition, pavement markings, signage and signals also will be modernized where necessary. The agreement approved Thursday is strictly for the enhancements,

Mayor Scott Long told The Paper of Wabash County. “That would be the arch over the road and special things we’ve added in,” he said. “They had monies left over, since they weren’t doing a full depth restoration dig. We added some aesthetic features, and they want us to maintain them since we asked for them.” Bids for the project will be let in February, the mayor said, and officials hope work will begin within 30 days after that. Work should begin in spring and, he said, be done by the end of the year.

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Sgt. Terry Hall reminds youth about body safety By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

When Sgt. Terry Hall returned to Wabash County the week of Oct. 16, he reminded youths of body safety. Specifically, “your body is yours and you’re in control of it.” Hall, a retired veteran of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, developed the body safety program nearly 20 years ago and has since traveled across the country sharing it with every school that

he can. The body safety program educates youths on how they can address inappropriate touching or child molestation for themselves, their friends and loved ones. On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Hall stopped by S o u t h w o o d Elementary School to inform kindergarten through sixth grade students on topics such as what is inappropriate touching, what does a child molester look like and how to be a good friend to a victim by telling “until someone believes you”

instead of keeping it a secret. Child molestation is referred to as “the deadly secret” by law enforcement and child services officials, Hall told The Paper, because victims “believe that it is their fault” or youths promise not to tell for their friends, even if it would mean helping them. As with each of his programs, Hall partners with the local police and sheriff departments as well as the Department of Child Services to provide an opportunity for children to speak

out about inappropriate touches. It’s important to educate youths on body safety so that they know what to do if found in that situation, according to Hall. He added that body safety is essential to keeping youths safe as much as fire and tornado safety, and stressed that sexual predators “love” coming into communities that are not concerned about body safety prevention. “They love coming into these small towns because, in small towns, they don’t real-

Randall Construction gets bid for fire training facility By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

R a n d a l l Construction received the bid to build a new structure at the Wabash Fire Department’s North Side Station. The firm, from Wabash, bid $179,165.15 to construct the building, which will serve as a training and storage facility. One other firm, DT Construction Services, bid $193,416. The bids were received two weeks ago, but tabled to allow fire officials a

chance to review them. “We looked them over and they seemed to be apples and apples,” Fire Chief Barry Stroup said. However, in a matter of full disclosure, told the Board of Public Works and Safety on Thursday, Nov. 16, that Jason Randall, owner of Randall Construction, is the brother-in-law of firefighter Andy Oswalt. “The bid was almost $20,000 cheaper though,” the chief c o n t i n u e d . “Everything was sealed bids, so there’s no way anyone could

have known what the other one was bidding unless they talked. “We recommend selecting Jason Randall’s bid from R a n d a l l Construction.” In addition, he noted, DT Construction contained a $9,000 contingency fee should any of the concrete work take place during the winter. “We’re heading into winter, the masonry work was going to cost another $9,000, so that added to the bid.” Future plans for the 6 0 - f o o t - by - 1 0 0 - f o o t building are for a portion dedicated to

teaching fire safety to schoolchildren. The plans are to have a meeting area in which we will be able to provide classroom facilities, a loft area with moveable walls for different drills, an area for rappelling and rescue operations and a laddering area. “There may be other features as the building committee is continuing to come up with ideas,” Stroup told The Paper of Wabash County earlier this month. In addition to WFD personnel, the police and surrounding departments will be able to use the facility.

Ogden Road changes under assessment by county By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

The Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners are taking another week to review proposed changes to the intersection of Ogden Road and 200 West north of Laketon. At their Monday, Nov. 20, meeting, the commissioners said that they would consider a contract for a reassessment of the intersection at their next meeting, Monday, Nov. 27. According to County Auditor Marcie Shepherd, the county received only one bid for the reassessment.

“We only had one person bid, so this is the contract,” she said. At the request of Chairman Scott Givens, Shepherd researched the terms of the contract. “We checked all the counties with our same population, and the costs are in line with what everybody is paying,” Given said. County Attorney Steve Downs said that he would review the contract for next week’s meeting. Additionally, the commissioners heard a complaint from Glenn Butcher, owner of Bass and Bucks and a leading voice in

the group Concerned Citizens and Landowners United, about an issue concerning the Wabash River Trail. “The big thing I want to bring up is, the historic lock, Kerr Lock. They have actually removed almost half of it last Friday. That is on our historical list, so I want you guys to be aware of that,” Butcher said. “They removed the tow path steps... they were putting the foundation in for the bridge going across the creek there.” The Butchers previously filed a complaint with the Department of Natural Resources

regarding the Wabash River Trail organization’s plans for a pedestrian bridge crossing Lagro Creek near the historic lock, which was once part of the Wabash and Erie Canal. Several hearings over the complaint, the most recent on Nov. 8, have been continued. In other news, Sheriff Bob Land provided the weekly jail report, saying that there are 81 inmates in the Wabash County Jail, with an additional 46 being held in Miami County, one in Elkhart County and three in Blackford County.

Sgt. Terry Hall speaks to a group of youngsters. Photo by Emma Rausch ly pay attention,” he e x p l a i n e d . “Everyone’s a good person. Everyone’s nice and then (the predator) will molest, they’ll do their thing and then they’ll move out. But (some predators) will go around and actually talk to kids, and ask them what kind of programs they have.” Hall noted one example that “didn’t settle in Wabash but instead went to North Manchester because, at that time, they didn’t have a body safety program.” The person was later charged and convicted in 2004 for four counts felony child molestation because “one of the

kids came forward because he was a transfer student from Wabash,” he continued. “So they check,” Hall said. “They don’t want to go into a town where some guy comes in every year and says, ‘This is not your fault. It’s ok to tell.’ And once a month, the counselors and teachers talks about fire safety, bus safety, playground safety and body safety. “The experts say that if you do this for three years in a row— bring in an outside source once a year and parents and counselors or teachers talking to the kids once a month—it

takes three years for (a community) to be 75 percent molest proof. Three years and that’s too long.” However, Hall explained he can’t do this alone. “We’re trying to keep this (topic) from our kids because it’s something we don’t want to talk about,” he said. “Child molesters love that (thinking), ‘The less these kids and parents know, the better off they are.’ … If the parents don’t reinforce what they’re learning here, then I’m really just spinning my wheels. “We have to work as a team again child molesters.”

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Wabash woman celebrates 104 years By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash resident and centenarian Dessie Sturgeon celebrated her 104th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 1. In 1813, Sturgeon was born to David and Mary (Schwartz) Mazelin and lived on a farm in Monroe County, south of Decatur, her son Donald Wolpert told The Paper of Wabash County. Sturgeon married Lawrence Wolpert in 1932 and had three children, Donald, Richard “Dick” and Ruth. The family moved to Wabash in approximately 1933. However, her husband passed away when the children were still young, according to Wolpert. She later remarried Henry Thomas “Tom” Sturgeon on June 26, 1950, and the pair raised their families together. Mr. Sturgeon passed away in 2011. “She’s been a good

mother to us,” Wolpert said. “We reminisce a lot about growing up in Wabash. It was a great place to live. … Growing up in Wabash in the 40s and 50s was a marvelous place to be a kid.” Wolpert said that old age runs in his mother’s family. “All of Mom’s sisters—and one’s still alive—they all made it into their 90s,” he explained. “On my dad’s side, on the Wolpert side, the men all died young including my father and the women again all lived into their 90s. So I feel pretty good about my genes.” Even with the hereditary gene for old age, Wolpert said it surprised the family she’s lived as long as she has. “I think it would any one to live to that age,” he explained. “Even though more people are becoming centenarians now, it’s still unusual.” Wolpert said his mother never shared

what the key to her longevity was. “But I think the fact that maybe living in Wabash where life is good and she’s had enough hard times that made her tough and she just keeps going (might be some reasons),” he said. “For her age, she is in remarkable health. Mentally she’s failing a little, but health wise, she said, ‘I have no real, serious ailments that will kill me.’ “So she said, ‘I guess I’ll just go until I wear out.’” Sturgeon told The Paper that she doesn’t know what the key is either, but noted that “good family, good food, good friends and good relatives” were possible reasons. She currently resides at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. “I think everyone is nice here,” she said. “The people are nice. They have some good facilities.”

Dessie Sturgeon (front row, center) celebrated her 104th birthday on Nov. 1 surrounded by family at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Photo by Emma Rausch

WHS recognized at dual credit ceremony By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Indiana Department of Education honored 130 schools—including Wabash High School—at a dual credit ceremony on Monday, Nov. 6. The ceremony recognized schools that achieved a minimum

of 30 percent success rate in providing students with access to and success in dual credit courses during the 2015-2016 school year, according to a IDOE press release. Wabash High School Principal Kyle Wieland informed the Wabash City Schools Board of the honor at its Nov. 6 evening meeting.

“This is the first year that the state of Indiana has done this,” Wieland said. “What they did was they recognized schools across the state that at least 30 percent of their students—and we’re not talking juniors and seniors. We’re talking 30 percent of the entire student body— had successfully completed dual credit options at our schools.” He later added, “I know that part of it is a lot resources that the corporation has put toward doing this and a big part of mission is being able to provide those opportunities, and I know that our students and faculty alike have put a lot of time and effort into making this possible. “So to be recognized is really neat because I know the amount of time a lot of people have put into earning this opportunity.”

Dessie (center) and her husband Tom Sturgeon (left) married June 26, 1950, and spent 61 years together before he passed in 2011. Photo provided

Elks provide Thanksgiving meals:

Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 members Cathy Walters and Eric Terrell prepare to load bags of food into a vehicle on Saturday morning, Nov. 18. The Elks, through local funds and a grant from the Elks National Foundation, was able to provide Thanksgiving meals to about 80 families around Wabash County. Lodge members also will prepare baskets for area families to have a Christmas dinner later in December. Photo provided

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Courthouse lights up for holiday season: The Celebration of Light Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 17, kicked off Wabash County’s holiday season with alighting the Christmas lights atop of the Wabash County Courthouse. The event was presented by Wabash Marketplace Inc. Before the lighting, O.J. Neighbours students (pictured right) sang holiday songs including ’Twelve Days of Christmas’ and ‘Frosty the Snowman.’ Gathered youths also had the opportunity to meet Santa Claus, portrayed by Bob Kisner, (pictured left) following the singing of ‘Silent Night.’ Photos by Emma Rausch

Neighbours honor roll announced Article provided Officials at O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School have announced the first quarter honor roll for the 2017-18 school year. Earning honors were: Third Grade: Lily-Ann Abshire, Cayden Amburgey, Talan Baker, Olivia Baughman, Makenna Bechtold, Aliyah Billingsley, Luke Blossom, Randy Boring, Leona Burns, Lucas Coffman, Andi Conliff, Chloe Cooper, Kelsey Cooper, Keeshia Dacuba, Braelyn Eis, Kierstin Fager, Mia Fairchild, Haylee Figert, Aiden Fishback, Kinzie Flack, Violet George, Kalynn Green, Ayden Haneline, Sally Harrell, Javier Hernandez, Rinka Higuera, Benjamin Hipskind, Owen Honeycutt, Tyler Housman, Chase King, Madalyn Lynn, Jaxon McCollum, Max McQuiston, Haiden McWhirt, Jarrett McWhirt, Emily Melton, Aubri Merrell, Quentin Mitchell, Vander Mullen, Quinn Myers, Allison Nelson, Caylee-Ann Noland, Jess Norris, Leeah Palmer, Philip Palmer, Colin Patton, Keagan Pelphrey, Kenzey Rowe, Oliver Sapusek, Carson Schuler, Clayton Shepler, Ramjot Singh,

Abigail Spradling, Ethan Tipple, Thomas Tracy, Luis Trejo, Brayden Trudeau, Averie Turner, Emma VanCamp, Evelyn Walden, Keisha Wilcox Fourth Grade: Justyce Amburgey, Benjamin Arwood, Chase Baker, Kevin Bice, Ava Bishir, Bryleigh Boggs, Brianna Brooks, Cole Brooks, Mackenzie Brown, Olivia Burns, Brayden Collins-Bell, Isaiah Cordes, Kalli Davis, Kieran Dunlap, Brayson Eckman, Brylee Fagan, Kendall France, Sabrina Frank, Aaliyah Frasure, Brianna Freeman, Haylee Friend, Katherine Gaston, Jessie Gilfillen, Gavin Grier, William Grier, Drew Guenin-Hodson, Gabriella Hall, Jason Harlan, Samuel Harris, Matthew Hipskind, Maya Howard, Jaycee Jones, Raegan Jones, Rocky Judy, Victoria Koselke, Coleson Kugler, Lillian Lambert, Keaton Lane, Natalie LeMaster, Chaylyn Liebo, Colton Lindsay, Cooper Long, Alexis Lopez, Elias Mattern, Alison McCoart, Adam Miller, Sean Murray, Jr., Trinity Music, Makalya Pelphrey, Aaliyah Perry, Derek Reed, Mykenzie Renn, Jordan Rider, Macie Robinson, Danielle Sarll, Amaya Sellers, Lillian Shear, Olivia Shepler, Ethyn Sluss, Alexis Soden, Maverick Sommers, Carson Sturgill, Sadie Teel, Ella Tiedeman, Emilie Trudeau, Ava Tucker, Alexis Walters, Jaylen Watson, Kenyen Weeks, Gage Whitaker, Mya Whitaker, Russell Williams, Carter Winget, Logan Wright, Kyndall Zapata

First Farmers plans common stock buyback program By The Paper staff

CONVERSE — First Farmers Financial Corp. announced that at its Oct. 10 board meeting, the Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase, on the open market, up to 7,000 shares of the corporation’s outstanding common stock. The timing, price and quantity of purchases under the stock repurchase plan will be at the discretion of management and the plan may be discontinued, suspended or restarted at any time depending on the facts and circumstances. The program will be funded from current available working capital. First Farmer’s management feels the stock repurchase plan,

depending upon market and business conditions, will provide capital management opportunities and add value for the Company’s shareholders. First Farmers Financial Corp. is a $1.65 billion financial holding company headquartered in Converse, Indiana. First Farmers Bank & Trust has 27 offices throughout Carroll, Cass, Clay, Grant, Hamilton, Howard, Huntington, Madison, Marshall, Miami, Starke, Sullivan, Tipton, Vigo and Wabash counties in Indiana and 7 offices in Coles, Edgar and Vermilion counties in Illinois. As of October 9, 2017 the Corporation had 3,586,578 common shares outstanding.

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URBANA, Ill. – Decorative wreaths are a popular favorite during the holiday season. A holiday wreath adds color, interest, and a festive focal point inside or outside your home. “A wreath can be made from a variety of fresh greenery,” says Andrew Holsinger, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator. “Some of the plant material used for your wreath may even be found in your own landscape.” When creating a holiday wreath with fresh plant material, remember that gathering the live material is actually pruning the plant, and proper cutting techniques are necessary. Be sure to distribute the cuts evenly around the plant to preserve its natural form and beauty. “Pines, firs, and cedars hold up well for indoor uses,” Holsinger says. “Just like Christmas trees, these evergreen materials will dry out slowly over time.” A wreath placed outdoors may last for sev-

eral weeks and those with many broadleaf evergreens actually will last longer if used outdoors. A few nice, needled choices for outdoor wreaths are spruces or hemlock. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t have the selection of plant material in your landscape, Holsinger says. Typically, many florists and garden centers have adequate supplies, but contact them as early as possible to find the best choices. A difficult growing season sometimes results in some shortages. “Caution should be used when decorat-

ing with plant materials inside the home,” says Holsinger. “Poisonous berries can be found on yews, mistletoe, holly plants, and many others.” The leaves of yew are particularly toxic. Keep all these plants out of the reach of children and pets. Never place fresh greenery near heat sources such as heat vents, space heaters, sunny windows, or open flames such as candles and fireplaces. Proper care of plant material will keep your wreath looking great from the start. Holly branches will need protection

from freezing temperatures after cutting, otherwise the leaves and berries may blacken. Use outer tips of branches since they are often the most visually appealing and offer the best uniformity in appearance. Holsinger also provides some recommendations for the preservation and use of greenery. “When selecting greenery from your landscape be sure to use sharp cutters and immediately put the cut ends into water until ready to use,” he says. When preparing the cuttings, keep the greenery out of sunlight. Prepare the cuttings to be consistent lengths to arrange around the frame of the wreath. Maintain balance in your wreath by using uniform bundles of plant material as you secure them to the wreath frame. In addition to green materials, use other plant materials to decorate your wreath. These add color and texture. Some popular choices are dried hydrangea blooms, pinecones, or reindeer moss.

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Education group learns about Dominican school Article provided The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Education Honor Society met Saturday, Sept. 23, at Temple Congregational Church in Marion. The local chapter includes members from Grant, Huntington, Wabash, and Whitley counties. President Roxanne Thomas opened the meeting with thoughts on “Influence” and a morning prayer. A buffet breakfast, prepared by the hostess committee of Donna Myer, Martha Marley, Karen Miller, Mary Pahmeier, and Margaret Wilson was enjoyed by the members. Alpha Zeta member

Jennifer Harris presented the program about the Doulos Discovery School in J a r a b a c o a , Dominican Republic. Jennifer and her husband have just returned home, having taught there the last few years. Doulos is a bonded Christian school that has existed about 15 years. It is the only internationally accredited school in Jarabacoa. It has a challenging curriculum that prepares students for higher education. The curriculum is Biblically integrated and based on expeditionary learning. The school follows American-based and Dominican Republic-based standards. All classes are taught in English by native English speak-

ers and Spanish teachers teach their language. Students read at grade level in both languages. Delta Kappa Gamma members donated school supplies at this meeting that were boxed and sent to the Doulos School. In chapter business, the minutes of the May meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved and filed. Various committee reports were given. Barb Overdeer has member forms for prospective members. Sue Corbin, program chair, reported that the November meeting will be in Wabash with program given by John Trook and his Antique Road Show and also talk about Amish Schools. Jadean Barnes led the

members in a getacquainted activity with M&Ms. Mary Catherine Palmer gave a legislative update, citing websites such as StateImpact.org and Vic’s Statehouse Report. Donna Ott, scholarship chair, has updated forms for scholarships. She also reported on state scholarships that are available for members. Carol Winterholter, international projects chair, reported on the Emergency Fund for victims of natural disasters. Members of the music committee Nancy Kolb and Joyle Allen, led the group in song. Updated chapter notebook pages were distributed. Several cheer items were mentioned. Members Barb

Indiana FSA gets new executive director From the USDA The Trump Administration recently appointed Steve Brown as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Indiana Farm Service Agency (FSA). Brown joined the Indiana FSA team on Monday, Oct. 30. Brown has a strong background in agriculture and is familiar with FSA programs. He is a former USDA employee with 32 years of experience working in Porter and Carroll counties as well as the Indiana FSA State Office. Along with working for USDA, Brown spent over 30 years working on the family farm. Brown offers a wide range of farm program experience and looks forward to assisting farmers in Indiana. The Farm Service Agency serves farmers, ranchers and agricultural partners through the delivery of effective, efficient agricultural programs. The agency offers farmers a strong safety net through the administration of farm commodity and disaster programs. FSA continues to conserve natural resources and also provides credit to agricultural producers who are unable to receive private, commercial credit, including special emphasis on beginning, underserved and women farmers and ranchers. Under the direction

of Secretary Sonny Perdue, the USDA will always be facts-based and data-driven, with a decision-making mindset that is cust o m e r focused. Secretary Perdue leads the USDA with four guiding principles: to maximize the ability of American agriculture to create jobs, sell foods and fiber, and feed and

clothe the world; to prioritize customer service for the taxpayers; to ensure that our food supply is safe and secure; and to maintain good stewardship of the natural resources that provide us with our miraculous bounty. And understanding that we live in a global economy where trade is of top importance,

Secretary Perdue has pledged to be an unapologetic advocate for American agriculture. As SED, Brown will use his leadership experience to oversee FSA programs in a customer-focused manner to ensure a safe, affordable, abundant and nutritious food supply for consumers.

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University. Barb Buroker received a 25year member pin. Wording for standing rules concerning chapter mergers were amended to agree with state standing rules wording. Ann Ambler is chairing a committee to plan a 70th Birthday Celebration for Alpha Zeta Chapter on May 15, 2018, from 3 to 6 p.m.

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Manchester U joins Shepherd Consortium From the MU News Bureau

NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r University is the newest member of The Shepherd Consortium (SHECP). With a student body of 1,300, nearly 30 percent of Manchester’s students arrive to campus as first-generation students. Katharine Gray Brown, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Peace Studies and Director of Manchester’s Peace Studies Institute, sees MU’s membership in SHECP as an opportunity to widen students’ experiences beyond Indiana: Joining the Shepherd Consortium will provide [a] network—a nationwide list of sites that will provide meaningful and secure internship experiences with housing, transporta-

tion, and supervision already arranged and a cohort/community for Manchester students. SHECP’s level of experience and student support at sites across the country will be particularly attractive to Manchester students, many of whom have little experience living far from home. The SHECP program at MU will operate under the direction of Dr. Gray Brown as faculty director within the Peace Studies program—an interdisciplinary major that includes faculty from Philosophy, Social Work, Religious Studies, and Political Science. A new course, “Concerning Poverty,” will serve as the gateway class for the SHECP internship and will be available to all students in Spring 2019. Completion of the gateway course will make students eligi-

ble to apply for SHECP’s eight-week summer internship program, during which time students live and work in pover ty-challenged communities across the country. MU’s membership furthers the diversity of SHECP institutions, according to SHECP Academic Director Stephanie Rolph. “Manchester’s location in a rural area of Indiana,” she said, “and the significant number of first-generation students it welcomes, means that not only will Manchester’s students benefit from the internship opportunities that SHECP provides, but students from other institutions will be enriched in their interactions with MU students. It’s a win-win for the Consortium.” SHECP’s founder and Executive Director Harlan

Beckley applauds Manchester’s integration of poverty with peace studies, noting Mahatma Gandhi’s suggestion that “poverty is the worst form of violence.” MU’s new membership in the Consortium, Beckley said, “demonstrates the integration of its historic mission with a seamless extension and honing of that tradition.” That history is noteworthy. In 1948, Manchester, under the direction of Dr. Gladdys Muir, established the first peace studies program in the world and required students to complete Rural Economics as part of their coursework. “We view understanding and alleviating poverty as a central challenge for peacemaking,” Gray Brown reflects, “and are grateful for the opportunity to join forces with other members of the

Shepherd Consortium in this work.” M a n c h e s t e r University joins the University of Notre Dame as the second SHECP member in Indiana, and is welcomed by 23 institu-

tions across the country committed to “the study of poverty as a complex social problem, by expanding and improving educational opportunities for college students in a wide range of disci-

plines and career trajectories.” SHECP institutions support undergraduates toward “a lifetime of professional and civil efforts to diminish poverty and enhance human capability.”

Showing off the various toiletries donated by the Wabash Optimist Club are (from left) Laura Helm, Tom Curry and Optimist President Dave Frischman. Photo provided.

Access official speaks to Optimist Club Article provided On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Wabash Optimist Club heard a program from Laura Helm, co-director of The Access Youth Center in Wabash. She shared with the club many stories and success, and she identified many needs at the Access. In addition, she addressed the many challenges of youth in Wabash

Today. Future plans and goals of the Access officials were discussed. Since the Optimist motto is “Friend of Youth,” the club asked Helm what was an immediate need for the kids, and she said they needed toiletries, such as deodorant. Club members responded and donated several types of deodorant for the kid.

The Wabash Optimist Club meets every Wednesday at 6:45 a.m. at the Fried Egg Restaurant in Wabash. Anyone interested in joining should plan to join club members for breakfast on Wednesdays. For more information, contact President Dave Frischman, 260-5632488.

Emmanuel students receive honors Fifth Grade: Zaney McNight,

Article provided Officials at Emmanuel Christian School have announced the honor roll, principal’s list and perfect attendance list for the first quarter of the 2017-18 school year. Those earning honors were: Perfect Attendance: Third Grade: Carter Hull, Devin Huston, Jacob Necessary, Brenen Swisher Fourth Grade: Lily Contreras, Jessica Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser

Jacob Napier Sixth Grade: Erin Daniel, Aaron Necessary,Danielle Reahard, Seventh Grade: Japheth Niccum, Isaac Smelser, Zoey McKnight, Seventh: Paige Ritzema, Isaac Smelser, Eighth: Raelyn Coyne, 10th: Ellie Daniel, James Frank, Jaeden Younce, 11th Yazmin Louck All A Honor Roll: First Grade: Henry Blair, Neriah Brewer, Alaina Kinsey, Zander McKnight, Sarah Smelser, Maddie Smith. Second Grade: Jaxson Kelley, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser Third Grade: Zion McKnight, Jacob Necessary Fifth Grade: Zaney McNight, Dylan Stensland Sixth Grade: Erin Daniel. A & B Honor Roll: First Jacob Dyson, Jonathan Lowery, Second Grade: Jacob Carver, Anniston Cooper, Jacob Lake Third Grade: Carter Hull, Brenen Swisher Fourth Grade:

Lily Contreras, Jessica Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser Fifth Grade: Addison Kinsey, A.J. Kirlan, Jacob Napier Sixth Grade: Haley Miller, Aaron Necessary, Danielle Reahard. Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: Seventh Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema Eighth Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller; Ninth Grade: Hanna Napier, 10th Grade: Ellie Daniel, James Frank, Jack Niccum, Preston Ritzema, Jasmine Spencer, Jaeden Younce; 11th Grade: Yazmin Louck, Emily Miller, Ruth Niccum; 12th Grade: Davis Coyne, Jonathan Napier, Jocelyn Samuel. Jr./Sr. Honor Roll: Seventh Grade: Isaac Smelser; Eighth Grade; Brogan Templin, Ninth Grade: Jaxton Coyne, Sophie Trusty; 11th Grade: Levi Hinds, 12th Grade: Ariston Trusty, Treyton Younce

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Wabash Middle School officials announce honor roll Article provided

Officials at the Wabash Middle School have announced its honor roll for first nine weeks of the 201718 school year. Earning honors were: 5th Grade High Honor Roll: Dominic Baker,

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NM woman wins state corn husking title By The Paper staff

Corn husking enthusiasts met on the Craig Geyer Farm, 20565 Tyler Road, Bremen last Saturday for the annual Indiana State Hand Corn Husking Contest in southern St. Joseph County. Dennis Brown of Winchester defended his state title in the young men’s division, husking 372 pounds in 20 minutes. Other division winners were Ted Richard of Rochester, Larry Fervida of Nappanee, Barbara Amiss of North Manchester, Mary Hollett of Plymouth, David Schafer of Henderson, Michigan, Phyllis Calloway of Macy, Gage Richard, Abbi

Richard, Shaylee Kelly all of Rochester. The competitor’s final scores reflect the total weight of the corn husked minus deductions (for husks left on the ear). The top finishers in each category qualify to compete at the national contest October 21 in Marshall, Missouri. Clay Geyer of Bremen placed second in the young men’s division, husking 293.55 pounds in 20 minutes. Brent Reed of Nappanee secured third place with 274.60 pounds and Jeremy Kane of West Lafayette placed fourth with 264.54 pounds. In the men’s open division, Ted Richard husked 345.20 pounds in 20 minutes to place

first. Michael Geyer of Bremen was second with 335.35 pounds, Atlee Lambright of Topeka finished third with 299.41 pounds and Richard Hinton of Warren placed fourth with 240.84 pounds. In the 20-minute women’s open division, Barbara Amiss of North Manchester was the sole participant husking 115 pounds of corn. Mary Hollett paced the young women, husking 189.39 pounds in 20 minutes. Ashley Reed of Nappanee was second with 175.65 pounds, and Heidi Sorkoram of Kalamazoo, Mich., placed third with 127.40. David Schafer captured first place in the senior men with

244.61pounds in 20 minutes. Schafer edged out Rolland Miller of Plymouth, who had 240.94 pounds. Third place belonged to Arlen Miller of Plymouth with 220.10 pounds and Bill Redding of Cutler placed fourth with 209.52 pounds. In the senior women’s contest, Phyllis Calloway of Macy, won with a total weight of 215.66 pounds, earning her bragging rights. Lois Hoffman of Sherwood, Mich., placed second with 152 pounds. Julie Smiddy of Walkerton placed third with 103.40 pounds and Peggy Smith of LaPorte placed fourth with 95.06 pounds. Sue Nielsen of

Medaryville placed fifth with 89.90 pounds. In the Golden Agers division, a veteran corn husker Larry Fervida of Nappanee, paced the field in the 10-minute contest. He husked 150.82 pounds. Jerry Krick of Fort Wayne was second in the division with 86.33 pounds, Vern Dowty and Wayne Haggard, both of Ossian, finished with 75.24 and 73.00 pounds respectively. Gary Dunwoody of Logansport husked 110.96 pounds in 10 minutes to place first in the novice contest. Emily Williams of Middlebury placed second with 81.40 pounds. In the youth competition, Gage Richard

of Rochester claimed first place in the 14 and under boy’s contest. He husked 94 pounds in 10 minutes. Marshall Finke of Kewanna placed second with 59.09 pounds and Gabe Andrews of North Judson earned third with 34 pounds. Abigail Richard placed first in young girls ages 14 and under, with 89 pounds in 10 minutes. Melanie Gebhart of Albion, was second with 80.13 pounds. Shaylee Kelly of Rochester, husked 96 pounds in 10 minutes to place first in the youth girl’s 15 to 20 age class contest. Sophia Gebhart of Albion, placed second with 83.10 pounds. In the team competition, Integrity

Builders of Bremen captured first place with 281 pounds of husked corn. Gage Richard Team of Rochester was second with 198 pounds, and Diane Dent Team of North Judson placed third with 119.25 pounds. Each contestant on each team husked corn for five minutes. Each state in the National Corn Husking Association (nine states) may send 36 participants to the national competition. The top three individuals from Indiana in each class qualifies for national competition. This year, nationals were in Marshall, Mo., Oct. 21 at the Saline County Fairgrounds.

Indiana Dept. of Agriculture launches conservation ‘one-stop’ From the ISDA INDIANAPOLIS – Improving water quality and soil health continues to be a priority for farmers statewide, and while data has always been available to support this claim, it hasn’t been accessible in one, easily navigable location. To address this issue, the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), using information compiled by the Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP), launched today an

online story map, a one-stop shop for Indiana’s conservation efforts. “All across the state, farmers, organizations and agencies are stepping up their efforts to conserve our soil and water resources, and it’s important that we not only tell that story, but also highlight where it’s working in Indiana,” said Melissa Rekeweg, ISDA interim director. “This new resource will allow us to do that more effectively.” Located on the ISDA

website, the interactive conservation story map organizes information by Indiana’s 10 main river and lake basins, which are then broken down by watershed. Each basin includes sections on water quality and soil health that encompass everything from total acres of cover crops planted to sediments prevented from entering Indiana’s waterways. For example, according to the story map, more than 300 million pounds of sed-

iment was reduced last year in the West Fork White River Basin. That’s enough sediment to fill 1,518 freight cars, which if placed end to end would stretch 14 miles. This information and much more can found by exploring the story map’s various tabs. “These new story maps are an important tool in helping us tell the story of conservation efforts here in Indiana,” said Jane Hardisty, USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service

State Conservationist. “They showcase the remarkable job that our partnership staff and farmers are accomplishing together to improve agricultural operations while helping the environment.” In addition to historical and geographical information, the story map also showcases some of the voluntary conservation efforts currently taking place by the basin’s rural, urban and suburban residents, as well as organizations and ini-

tiatives operating locally. This might include landowners planting a filter strip, farmers building a two-stage ditch or a soil water conservation district hosting a field day, just to name a few. Information on where the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) conducts water quality monitoring throughout the state is also available, and farmers and conservationists can find basin-specific

resources, tools and programs listed under the education tab. “IDEM is proud to be a partner of the ICP and to share water quality data. By coming together with other like-minded organizations, IDEM is at the table to strengthen its stewardship goals,” said IDEM Commissioner, Bruno Pigott.

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The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the A m e r i c a n Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual. Devotions were “Promises Made and Kept” Hebrews 6:19 given by Mary Jenet Penrod. The October President General’s message from Ann T. Dillon was shared by Joyce Joy. In October, DAR celebrates the 127th anniversary of its founding! Members are encouraged to participate in service projects during the month of October as part of the National DAR Day of Service in honor of our anniversary. Kie Ann Kirk gave the National Defender report on “The Soldiers’ Friend” actor Gary

Sinise. For Gary Sinise, it all started with “Forest Gump.” Forest saved Lt. Dan, once in Vietnam and then again from a life of drunken despair after he was ended. Now Sinise is doing the saving. His Gary Sinise Foundation builds specially adapted homes for severely wounded veterans and so much more. On Oct. 11, Gary Sinise received the highest medal for civilians, the George C. Marshall Medal from the Association of the United States Army. The Indian Committee Minute report was given on Pushmataha, a Choctaw chief who died in 1827, prophesied that the Choctaw “War Cry” would be heard in many foreign lands. The Choctaw soldiers were distinguished in all our wars. Cor respondence was received from Claudia Edward former member now living in Woodstock, Ill.; an invitation to hear “A Conversation with Caroline Scott

Harrison” on Oct. 21 at the Peabody Public Library, Columbia City. On Sunday, Oct. 22, a dedication ceremony honoring Pvt. Abraham Abshire and Elizabeth Abshire Mills at the Holderman Park and Cemetery, North Manchester, led by Carol Nichols, Regent of the Schuyler Colfax Chapter. On Monday, Oct. 23, will be a wreath laying ceremony at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, South Bend, for Sgt. Alexander L. Arch, who fired the first American shot of World War I. An invitation to attend the 237th anniversary commemoration of the Colonel Augustin de la Balme Memorial Site, Union Township, Columbia City, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. The chapter continues to support overseas military families by sending coupons to active military bases. A new list of books recommended by the Indiana DAR Literacy Promotion Committee was shared with all.

Members who read ten or more books from the list before next year’s convention will receive a certificate. The chapter is promoting the DAR Good Citizen, DAR Scholarship and essay contests. A genealogy workshop will be held Saturday, October 14, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the North Manchester Public Library, Blocher Room, North Manchester. TJ Honeycutt, collections assistant, Wabash County Museum, gave the program on the “History of Memorial Hall” (Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). Memorial Hall is the only monument building to commemorate those soldiers of 1861-65 (Civil War) who had given their lives for their country. The Bedford sandstone building was dedicated by members of James Emmett Post #6 on November 2, 1899. The building was placed on the

National Register of Historic Places, July 18, 1986, within the Downtown Wabash Historic District. TJ shared many historic and interesting facts about the building. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1231 Manchester Ave., Wabash. The program will be given by Karen Stouffer on “Local Indian Sites.” Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

Travis Fry (center) shows off the grand prize in a fundraising raffle sponsored by the Izaak Wallton League’s North Mancheter chapter. He is joined by chapter representatives Tim Bolinger (left), Travis Fry (center), Jon Albright (right). Photo provided

NM man wins Izaak Walton raffle By The Paper staff Travis Fry of North Manchester was the winner of an Izaak Walton League-North Manchester Chapter fundraising event. The drawing was held during the regular cross shoot at the club grounds near Liberty Mills on Oct. 29, and the grand prize was a special edition Ruger 10/22. The rifle was obtained with the assistance of Jon Albright of King & Country Armory, a local business specializing in firearms and shooting sports accessories.

The Izaak Walton League is a national conservation organization dedicated to conserve, restore, and promote the sustainable use and enjoyment of our natural resources, including so il, air, woods, waters and wildlife. The North Manchester Chapter was founded in 1931, and members continue to provide services to the local community including the annual free tree giveaway, support for Boy Scout projects, Eel River cleanups, scholarships, subscription to the League magazine for the library, and hunter safety classes.

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CrossFit Relativity has launches of Relativity Wellness, a new program that targets overall fitness and health through high energy, circuit style conditioning. After celebrating the first year in operation, CEO and coowner Paul Reynolds, recognized the need to offer an alternate option to the standard crossfit programming. “Crossfit utilizes barbells and high skill gymnastics throughout the daily workouts and that can be intimidating for some who are not as familiar or comfortable with those movements,” said Reynolds. “There is significant population who desires to better their overall health and wellness and the new Relativity Wellness program is designed to accom-

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