The Paper of Wabash County - Jan. 23, 2019 Issue

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Bachelor Creek to host ‘prom’

Study: Tourism spending up in ‘17

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Bachelor Creek Church of Christ will host a Night to Shine, a prom for people with special needs, at the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall on Friday, Feb. 8.

“We’re really trying to change Valentine’s Day weekend from a celebration of love to just a celebration of God’s love, even for people with special needs,” said David Diener, Bachelor Creek’s student minister. “This is going to be an unforgettable prom night, just to show everybody has value and everybody has worth, because they’re created in God’s image, even people with special needs. We’re just really excited to celebrate that.”

Diener and children’s minister Tyler Leland have been talking about putting on an event such as this for a couple years, but opted to wait until they launched their special needs ministry at Bachelor Creek to do it.

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to have started in the rear of the structure, Stroup said in a news release.

He said the fire is still under investigation and is suspicious in nature.

The home was the topic of a Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Jan. 3.

At the meeting, property owners Donnie and Peggy Fraley were given 90 days to demolish their home and clean up the

Tourism brought in $53.6 million in 2017, according to a new study, up $2.6 million from the previous year.

The study was released Friday, Jan. 18, by Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism with Visit Wabash County, shows the growing impact tourism has on Wabash County’s economy.

“Based on the increase in independent lodging options in the county and the increase in VWC marketing efforts, I was confident we would see an increase in tourism spending,” Flohr told The Paper of Wabash County.

The study, the most recent figures available, also showed that: Visitors spent $ 15.9 million on retail, $15.1 million on food & beverage, $11.4 million on transportation/fuel, $6.2 million on recreation & entertainment, $4.7 million on lodging. These are the key categories monitored by the study.

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Wabash firefighters spray water into a house fire at 319 Euclid St. as smoke and flames shoot from the structure’s windows. Photo by Joseph Slacian

House fire called suspicious

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A fire at a vacant Euclid Street home is still under investigation and has been labeled as suspicious in nature.

The fire, at 319 Euclid St., was reported shortly after 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 16.

The Wabash Fire Department received a report of smoke coming from the structure and upon arrival found heavy smoke and

Wabash firefighter Trevor Baker crawls on his back through an opening between two wall studs in the basement of the former Parkview Wabash Hospital while trainer Kyle Foster looks on. Photo by Joseph Slacian

flames present.

The house, which was scheduled to be demolished, was vacant and had no utilities.

Firefighters had the fire extinguished by 3 p.m.

According to Fire Chief Barry Stroup, the damage estimate is listed as no value as the structure was scheduled for demolition.

The Wabash Fire Department is investigating the cause and origin of the fire, which appears

Wabash firefighters train at old hospital

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash firefighters, in conjunction with Parkview Wabash Hospital, spent three days last week training in the basement of the old hospital.

The firefighters trained on how to breach a door, how to breach a wall to escape a building, finding the spot of a fire using a thermal imaging camera and more.

“We will pin a door shut with a wooden dowel rod,” Lt. Scott Kirtlan, the Wabash Fire Department’s training officer, said, standing near a thick wooden door in one of the basement’s office areas. “We’ll have a guy on the other side that has our basic hand tools that has to breach through that door to simulate a locked house or a locked business or something like that that we have to get in quickly through.”

Inside the office area, drywall was scattered around on the floor where firefighters a day earlier practiced breaching walls inside a building.

The firefighters cut through the bottom of the wall then squeeze themselves and their equipment through

the 16-inch space between the wall studs.

“If we get in a bad situation where we have to get out quickly and there’s no access, we have to create our own access,” Kirtlan said. “With our air packs on and breathing air, we have to get ourselves and our air packs and everything through that 16-inch opening.

“There’s a technique through it because even a guy my size has to get through that opening.”

When they arrived, the firefighters were broken into two teams. One went with Kyle Foster to train on breaching the doors and walls, while the others went with Kirtlan for other training exercises.

In that exercise, firefighters in teams of two go into a darkened hallway looking for an office which served as the source of a fire (a small heater was used in this case).

“They’ll use a thermal imaging camera to simulate finding a fire room,” Kirtlan said, noting this exercise is being done in complete darkness. “They’ll be going into a structure not knowing where the fire is at, full of smoke so you can’t see, they’ll

use that thermal imaging camera.

You can see the heat tracing on the door, the door frame and maybe some on the wall. They will open that door and they will find the fire.”

Once the fire is discovered, the firefighters will get word that there is a victim located somewhere on the floor. They must then work together to find the victim.

“They’ll close (the fire room) off and supposedly another team will come in and extinguish the fire,” Kirtlan said. “Then they’re going to start doing a room by room search in the dark, trying to find the victim.

“As we come into this, they go through a lot of twists and turns so they’re completely disorientated once they come in here, so that helps with the nerves and that type of thing.”

Once found, the victim is then dragged out of the building.

“When you combine the breaching the wall, the door, crawling through here with full gear, air pack and everything, and then dragging him out, it’s pretty physical and demanding,” Kirtlan said. (continued on page 6)

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2 Southwood students perform in All-State Honor Choir

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Two Southwood High School students were selected to sing in the Indiana All-

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sented Indiana’s Area 4A. They performed with the on Saturday, Jan. 19, in the Embassy Theatre.

The guest choral conductor for the Indiana High School All State Honor Choir is Tesfa Wo n d e m a g e g n e h u who serves as the conductor of the Viking Chorus and the Chapel Choir at St. Olaf College.

Born and raised in M e m p h i s , Wo n d e m a g e g n e h u learned early on from one of his mentors that “Excellence is never an accident.”

And, consequently, he has not left much to chance. Through the love and dedication of music teachers with whom he has studied, and an abundance of grit and determination, he has risen to be one of the most sought-after conductors and educators in the country and is on the cutting edge of music-related social justice movements throughout the United States.

Indiana’s Area 4A, which includes Kosciusko, Wabash, Huntington, Whitley, Wells and Adams counties, is allowed a quota of 12 singers to be selected.

Approximately 250 students are chosen from the state of Indiana through an audition process of sight-singing and performing a prepared song.

This choir rehearsed all day Jan. 18 before performing in Saturday’s concert.

Hannah, a senior, is the daughter of Kenneth and Antonita Miller. This is her second year to audition and be selected for the high school All State Honor Choir. She has earned gold medals at the ISSMA contests each year for piano solos and vocal ensembles and earned a gold medal with a vocal ensemble at state contest two years. She has consistently been a member of Southwood choirs and Vocal Impact. She has participated in band, dance and piano

Daisy Sparks (left) and Hannah Miller represented Southwood High School in the Indiana All-State Honor Choir. Photo provided lessons, FAME festivals, musical theater productions, Worship Band, Wabash County Honor Choir, and the Honeywell Vocal Arts Institute Program.

Daisy, a junior, is the daughter of James and Maureen Sparks. This is her first year in the All

State honor choir. She has consistently been a member of Southwood high school choirs. She has also been selected for the Wabash County Honor Choir for two years in high school, participated in FAME festivals and Summer Theater, and takes

dance lessons. She has earned gold medals at the ISSMA vocal solo & ensemble district and state contests with vocal ensembles and in district contest with piano solos.

Susan Keefer is the choral director at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School.

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A request from a Wabash County resident to create a multifamily housing complex just south of Mill Street received approval on first reading by the Wabash City Council.

Dave Snavely received approval by a 4-2 vote in spite of concerns aired by representatives of the Wabash Wildlife & S p o r t s m a n ’ s Association, a shooting range about 100 yards west of the proposed development.

The council will consider the matter again when it meets on Jan. 28.

In December, Snavely received approval from the Wabash Plan Commission.

Snavely proposes to develop a six-acre piece of land into residential units, either duplex, triplex or quadplexes, he told the Plan commission on Dec. 5.

However, association representatives John Burnsworth and Tim Roberts told the council on Monday that they were concerned about the safety of future residents.

The association, Burnsworth told the council, was started in the 1950s as a place where people could go and shoot their firearms. It is funded by members’ dues. It is open from dawn to dusk and, while night shooting isn’t allowed, the association occasional sanctions night shoots. It also has training sessions at night.

“Some of our concerns are if these homes are built, in 5 or 10 years, owners change, they come along and don’t like the noise we make, what will our options be?” he said.

The club likely falls into a grandfather clause, he continued, but attorney fees to fight any complaints may be too much for the club to pay.

“Also, safety is another concern,” Burnsworth said.

“Children living in those homes, coming across the creek. The last thing we want to do is harm a child if they get on the shooting range. That’s our biggest concern is safety.

“We’re not here to cause trouble. We just want the council to be

aware of our concerns on this.”

Council member Bryan Dillon asked if the association was against the housing development moving in.

Burnsworth said it wasn’t.

Asked if the association members spoke at the Plan Commission about their concerns, Burnsworth said that the mail isn’t checked regularly and the notice of the commission meeting was not retrieved until it was too late.

Council member Eric Schoening asked what safety measures the association has in place at the site.

Burnsworth said there is a fence across

the front of the property and that Duke Energy has an easement near the rear of the property. They also have gates along the east side of the land that proclaims the land a shooting range and private property.

Snavely told the council that he is aware of the noise and safety concerns, as he once lived on the property in question.

“But … for someone to get over there they’re going to need a machete or bulldozer or something to walk through that area to get across the creek,” he continued.

The corner of the land closest to the shooting range is in the floodplain, which

means there can be no building on that part of the land. Snavely estimated that that will take out about two acres of land from development.

“I do understand the concerns,” Snavely said. “There’s also noise issues across the street now that Wabash Cast bought that building. That requires me to develop that area and put some type of barrier … to try to minimize that noise. If need be, I can come down the hill to partition off between the range and the residences.”

He also said he’s not opposed to putting in safeguards at the site.

Roberts told the council that the associ-

ation’s shooting range is 400 yards long.

“There’s no way one person or two people could keep an eye on every inch of that, if somebody was going to come on there, especially if they were a kid and they were sneaking,” Roberts said.

He also doesn’t believe brush at the site will prevent people from walking to the range.

“We actually have a fence there, it wouldn’t stop any 6-year-old kid from climbing across it,” he said. “And that’s our concern.”

He said some people have ridden 4-wheelrs onto the property, and the association took measures to prevent that from happening.

However, those precautions will not stop those on foot from entering the property.

Council members Doug Adams and Bob Greene voted against the measure, which changes the zoning in the area and the city’s zoning map.

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Bachelor Creek to host ‘prom’ nearly 500 other churches, are teaming with the Tim Tebow Foundation to put on the event, which is for people with special needs that are 14 years of age or older.

“Bachelor Creek is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how culture embraces people with special needs and to rally the church worldwide to stand up for those who are differently-abled,” the church said in a

press release.

Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi.

Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors and a dance floor, all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned

king or queen of the prom.

“I am blown away by how we are seeing God use the Church to step into this space as an advocate for people with special needs,” Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation, said in a press release. “It’s not about my foundation or the churches themselves, but about communities coming together to love and celebrate people with differences. Every town, every village, every state, every country

needs a Night to Shine for their special needs community – a change to be a part of something significant and lifechanging, and to be pleased in the process.”

As sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Foundation will provide each host church with the official 2019 Night to

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Shine planning manual, the official Night to Shine Prom kit, complete with decorations and gifts for the guests, and personalized guidance and support from a Tim Tebow Foundation staff member.

The foundation also has committed millions of dollars in financial support to hundreds of church-

es needing assistance in hosting the event.

When Night to Shine launched in 2015, 44 host churches and 15,000 volunteers worked together to honor more than 7,000 kings and queens of the prom.

This past February, 537 host churches and 175,000 volunteers came together to celebrate 90,000

honored guests with special needs.

Now in its fifth anniversary year, the Tim Tebow Foundation is seeing new churches sign up continuously and the event is expected to take place in over 700 locations this coming February.

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The home was first discussed by the board on Aug. 3, 2017.

However, the board opted to wait on a

decision on the property to see if the site would qualify for funding on the Stellar Community Grant’s Owner Occupied

Rehabilitation project. It didn’t.

At the Jan. 3 meeting, Mrs. Fraley told the board that she was in contact with a firm

that would raze the home. She also said she would work on getting the vehicles and a shed at the site removed.

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Study: Tourism spending up in ‘17

Of every tourism dollar spent in Wabash County in 2017, 45 cents stayed local and led directly to the gross county product of Wabash County.

Due to visitor spending, the tax burden of Wabash County was relieved by $361 per household.

Traveler spending supported 854 jobs in Wabash County, of these, 753 were directly employed by the tourism sector.

“Knowing that Wabash County surpassed the state median and

major metropolitan areas like Indianapolis in the growth of tourism spending, shows that the collaborative marketing approach our office takes is progressively advancing the economic health of the county,” Flohr said.

The economic importance of tourists to a community extends well beyond core hospitality and transportation sectors, Flohr noted.

Tourism Economics offers a solution to the efforts of destination market-

ing organizations such as Visit Wabash County and to industry associations that marries rigors methodology and compelling communication to raise the profile of tourism as an economic engine.

“The report accurately reflects how imperative the work of Visit Wabash County is and measures the success of our efforts,” said Flohr. “Knowing that $53.6 million in visitor spending has funneled into our communities translates to

economic success.

Knowing that visitor spending increased from the previous year indicates that the work we are doing alongside of our partners is strengthening our county as a whole. I am very proud of that.”

The study was commissioned by Visit Wabash County in partnership with the Indiana Office of Tourism Development and conducted by Rockport Analytics, an independent market research and consulting company that spe-

cializes in economic impact and feasibility studies for the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

The study used estimates based on statistical sampling and economic modeling derived from multiple sources including L o n g w o o d s International, Reach market planning, and the U.S. commerce Department’s National Travel & Tourism Office. It was then reconciled with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported

City to seek help from INDOT to resolve erosion problem

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City officials will meet with representatives of the Indiana Department of Transportation to see if INDOT will help to resolve an erosion problem at a local home, caused in part by an INDOT construction project.

Mayor Scott Long, during the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17, asked Street Superintendent Scott Richardson and Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Bob Gray to contact INDOT about the situation.

It was brought to light by Ken Goble and Steve Gray, who approached the board to see what help the city could give in resolving the situation at the home of Betty Benson, 1320 N. Cass St. Goble told the board that the problem started a few years back when INDOT replaced drains near State Road 15 and U.S. 24.

Gray told the board that Mrs. Benson has worked to keep her yard presentable over the years, noting it is one of the first things people see when entering the city from the north. However, to correct the problem will take between $8,000 and $9,000 which would have to be paid for by Mrs. Benson.

Since the problem was not caused by Mrs. Benson, the pair wondered if the city would be able to pay for the repairs.

The ditch is the headwater for Helms Creek, Bob Gray told the board.

The erosion, Steve Gray said, is causing silt to flow downstream. He said he has permits from the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to place about 220-feet of riprap, loose stone used to form a foundation for a breakwater or other structure, along the ditch to prevent the erosion.

Board member Todd Titus said he thought this might be something INDOT should take care of.

Bob Gray said it sounded like a county and state highway issue, and that it wouldn’t be wrong to try to get them to help out.

“They might just say, ‘Go spit,’ too,” he added.

Long ordered the two officials to contact INDOT before the board considers using city funds to resolve the matter.

In another issue, the

board formally accepted John Kissinger Drive as a city street.

The road stretches east and west between Alber and Wabash streets near Parkview Wabash Hospital and Wellbrooke of Wabash.

Kissinger is a former Liberty Mills resident who participated in experiments during the Spanish American War to find a discovery for yellow fever.

Kissinger was one of the men who volunteered to participate in the experiments.

The men were placed in a room to be bitten by mosquitoes known to have been in contact with yellow fever victims. Eight men died in the experiment, overseen by Dr. Walter Reed, who later had a national military medical center named after him.

Kissinger was the experiment’s lone survivor, and after being discharged from the Army returned to Indiana. He became destitute and, after a special act passed Congress, received a $100 per month pension. He lived in Huntington from 1927 until 1943 when he moved the Soldiers and Sailors’ Home in Lafayette, where he passed away in 1946.

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...continued from the front page employment data, Indiana Department of Revenue reported tax receipts and secondary sources such as Smith Travel Research.

In addition to the release of the results of the Economic Impact Study, Visit Wabash County also released its 2018 Annual Tourism Report.

The 2018 report reflects the following marketing, experience tours, and visitor services highlights: Advertising campaign impressions totaled 7.2 million in 2018, which is comprised of cable TV commercials, digital, radio, print, and billboard campaigns.

Featured media coverage totaled 40 secured articles focused on Wabash County assets.

Hard copy distribution of the Wabash County Guide totaled 7,000 with digital views exceeding 100,000 impressions.

Nine outdoor displays were installed throughout Wabash and North Manchester Four new gateway

signs were installed in Wabash and North Manchester Four interactive kiosk displays are deployed throughout Wabash County.

Trolley No. 85 operated for 23 public events for free. Overall, 3,600 people rode the trolley in 2018.

More than 13,000 people utilized the Welcome Center.

There are 33 Wabash County businesses that have merchandise for sale inside of the Welcome Center.

“The team and board of directors with Visit Wabash County create and execute an aggressive marketing action plan each year,” said Flohr. “This plan is presented to the Wabash County Commissioners and the Mayor of Wabash.

We are accountable to both government bodies and are pleased to once again to show such a high return of investment from their support.”

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Wabash firefighters train at old hospital ...continued from the front page The final part of the training exercise had firefighters working on their own, simulating they were lost in a burning building.

“You have to find your own way out,”

Kirtlan said.

To do that, firefighters were directed into a room which had a fire hose lying on the floor.

“Firehoses are unique in that where it couples together,

you can tell which direction the hose is going,” Kirtlan explained.

“The female end of the hose always points away from the fire; the male always points toward the nozzle.

“So when you find that coupling, you’ve got to be able to determine which way you’re going. So, they’re going to have to find the coupling and then they’re going to have to determine which way will get them out. They’ll have to crawl through a maze of rooms following this hose. It will eventually lead out to the main hallway.

Kirtlan said the department appreciates the relationship with Parkview Wabash officials.

“It’s been an awesome opportunity for us to get in here and

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do some training,” he said. “Being down in the basement is even better because it’s such a dark atmosphere, so it simulates us being in a fire where we can’t see.”

Wabash Parkview President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said hospital officials are pleased to work with local first responders.

“We have historically worked hard to keep good relationships with Wabash Fire, Wabash Fire EMS and all the law enforcement in the county,” she said. “It’s important, as many times we are all working together with the same person, patient or family.

“Our relationship with Wabash Fire is a long standing one.

We have always worked well together. They provide a valuable service to the citizens of the county. I don’t think

people realize how lucky we are to have such high quality services for EMS in our county – between Wabash Fire in the southern two-thirds of the county and P a r k v i e w Wabash/Kosciusko EMS in the northern part of the county.

“We were thrilled to be able to offer the fire department use

of the legacy hospital for training purposes.

Similar to local law enforcement, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to utilize an existing building for training that can’t be experienced otherwise. We are happy that we could provide that opportunity.”

The department attempts to offer training at least once

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash Fire Department training wasn’t the only thing taking place last week at the former Parkview Wabash 45661

Hospital on East Street.

Crews are busy preparing the facility for demolition later this year, according to Marilyn CusterMitchell, Parkview Wabash president.

Decommissioning

of the legacy hospital and the Ash Street Clinic actually began last year.

The clinic was torn down in December, Custer-Mitchell said.

Meanwhile, crews are currently in the process of abatement

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“We have a lot of simulations and just talking through things,” he said.

“But actually doing it, it’s going to help you with the anxiety and not being able to see. And then, just the physical demand of doing it, as well.”

Hospital demolition to begin in first quarter

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at areas that have asbestos and underground storage tanks.

Interior demolition is continuing with such things as the removal of walls, doors and such items.

“The building demolition is scheduled to begin no later than the end of the first quarter, March, of this year,” CusterMitchell told The Paper of Wabash County. “The demolition is scheduled to begin completed by September of this year.”

What will become of the site once the building is demolished is still unknown.

“We continue to work with the City of Wabash and Grow Wabash County to identify uses for the land,” CusterMitchell said. “We believe housing is probably the most appropriate use of the land, and there is a working group meeting to identify the appropriate developer to work with.

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sponsoring the 9th Annual Tree of Caring.

Celebrate your loved one by making a donation to the Wabash County Cancer Society. All donations to the fundraising campaign will be used to help Wabash County residents with their fight against cancer. The Wabash County community is invited to join us for our opening ceremony at the Wabash County Courthouse square on Feb. 3, 2019, a 2 p.m.

The closing ceremony will be at the courthouse on Feb. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. Donations may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society and mailed to Tree of Caring, Theresa Sites, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Please include the name of the individuals being honored and the color of the ribbon representing their cancer. Include

whether the donation is made “In Honor Of ” or “In Memory Of ” the individual listed. Donations are tax deductible. For additional information please call: Theresa Sites (President) 260-9828418 or Virginia Aughinbaugh (Vice President) 260-5780198.

UMC COMMUNITY DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a community dinner on Friday, Feb 8, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 E. Second St. Menu includes baked steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Ticket cost for adults is $8 and children (7-12) is $5, children under 6 are free. Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome.

North Manchester United Methodist Church is handic a p p e d - a c c e s s i b l e, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot.

ROTARY CLUB OF N.M. LOOKING FOR IDEAS: The Rotary Club of North Manchester is celebrating its 80th year in 2019 by planning a Rotary Day of Service. The day of

service is an opportunity for businesses, churches, students, service organizations, civic-minded organizations and individuals to come together and make a difference in our town. The club is collaborating with the Manchester University Center for Service Opportunities to organize this event, intended to build civic pride and a spirit of cooperation. We are asking organizations and individuals to share ideas or proposals about what might be done and what needs they are aware of in North Manchester.”

This could include fundraising as well as hands-on service.

Please send ideas to rotarynmanchester@gmail.com before Feb. 14. The organiz-

ing committee will review all ideas and determine which would be the best fit for the Rotary Day of Service.

A BETTER LIFEBRIANNA’S HOPE for people struggling with addictions, meets every Thursday

at the First United Methodist Church located at 110 N. Cass St., Wabash. A free meal is served at 6 p.m.

The program runs from 6:30-8 p.m.

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GAGE’S FIGHT BENEFIT: A benefit luncheon will be held at the Main View Inn on Sunday Jan 27 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Menu includes Beef & Noodles and corn or Chicken Fiesta Salad. Cost for the meal is $8 or $5 for half orders. Drink is included; pie available for $2 extra. A Bake Sale will also be offered in the foyer of the restaurant.

Gage is the son of Curtis and Ashtenne Reed. In July 2018, Gage was diagnosed with Primary Mediastinal Large BCell Lymphoma, also known as PMBCL. He has since been through numerous tests, a full course of chemo, and a very extensive ‘open heart surgery like’ biopsy and continues his journey to remission.

The Main View is located at 112 E. Main Street, North Manchester.

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Wabash County Cares has partnered with Wabash County Cancer Society for “Celebration of Hope.”

The newly organized Wabash County Cares has united with the Wabash County Cancer Society in an effort to increase awareness of the services offered, celebrate survivors and raise funds to support those in the fight against cancer. The 2019 event, “Celebration of Hope” will be in downtown North Manchester on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Formerly Relay for Life of Wabash County in North Manchester, organizers of Wabash County Cares were searching for opportunities to support the many Wabash County cancer survivors as they navigate daily treatment expenses, medication, and equipment needs.

The Wabash County Cancer Society offered the opportunity to help local residents while continuing the fight against cancer.

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LaFontaine Lions community breakfast will be Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 – 10 a.m. in the Community Building. Menu is Sausage gravy, biscuits, sausage, scramble eggs, pancakes on order, orange juice, apple juice, milk, and coffee. This is a Free Will Donation with the net proceeds going towards the upkeep of the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building.

SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY: Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of Jan. 7-11: Riley S. (1st Grade), from Miss Hacker, using his time to help clean up and organize supplies. Logan D. (4th Grade), from Mrs. Boone, for being a great helper and a positive leader.

Thanks for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way, by being Re s p o n s i b l e, Respectful, and Safe!

Thank you for practicing the Knight Way by being Responsible, Respectful, and Safe!

LUNCH BUNCH met for lunch at the

Train Station Café in Marion on Tuesday, Jan. 15. Ten people attended for great food and followership. On Tuesday, Feb.19, 11:30 a.m. will be going to Wings Etc. in Wabash.

L A F O N TA I N E LIONS met on Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. with Lions Stephan Polk as host.

President Polk open the meeting followed by leading the Pledge of Allegiance, Lion Dave Ballard gave the prayer. Secretary and treasurer reports were given and approved.

It was announced

by Lion Ethel Eib that money was donated in the memory of Gregory Houser and Barbara Simmons. She suggestion that they the money be used to buy a new stove for the Community Building kitchen. This suggestion was approved by Lions with Polk and Lion Jerry Wilson going and to get quotes on replacing both stoves. It was approved to send the club donations to the Lions State Projects: Cancer Control, Vision First, Speech

and Hearing, Leader Dog, School for the Blind, and the Lions State Foundation.

They also voted to give the Lions International Foundation a donation. They Lions voted to have a breakfast every other month this year.

Feb. 9 will be a breakfast for the community from 7-10 a.m.

The menu will be sausage gravy, biscuits, scramble eggs, sausage, and pancakes on order. This is a Free will donation with net proceeds going to the upkeep of C o m m u n i t y Building. There were two guests in attendance and PDG Tom Polk told about the club and what they do for the community and the state projects.

With no further business meeting adjoined. Next meeting will be on Thursday Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Lions Room at the C o m m u n i t y Building. You are welcome to come and see what the club is all about and what they do for this community.

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

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

Here is the form to be filled out and sent to Jerry Wilson.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Quentin Pier, Peggy Stewart, Brian Miller, Jan. 24, Barbara Gatchel, Connie McMinn Jan. 25, Rachel Brane, Lydia Jacobson Jan.

26, Edith McMillan, Christina Little Jan 27, Brian Miller, Matt Denney, Kim Kumler, Virginia McVicker, Brooke Law Jan. 28,Will Carpenter Jan. 29 Casey Huston, Sarah Oliver Jan. 30, Mary Ruth Mendenhall Jan. 31 WORDS OF WISDOM “Nobody is going to care more

about your goals than you. Nobody is going put more time in on them than you. You have to find your own source of hunger and motivation and let it drive you.”

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

North Manchester News ...continued from page 7 American Legion Post #402, located at 10140 Troyer Road (Laketon), now serving breakfast every Monday 7 to 11 a.m.

Public is welcome!

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

Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday.

To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on

the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester.

The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes.

Clients can choose how often to receive

meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

PARTING SHOTS: “You fail all the time, but you aren’t a failure until you start blaming someone else.” — Bum Phillips Head Coach, Houston Oilers (1975-80), New Orleans Saints (198185) NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800.

The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

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WHS to launch Unified Sports program

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash High School officials have announced the school will launch its Unified Sports program in the spring, created a Unified track and field squad as a starting point.

Unified Sports is a collaborative partnership between the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Indiana that promotes servant leadership among student athletes while changing their lives as well as the lives of those with intellectual disabilities.

Since its inception in 2012, Special O l y m p i c s International has supported Unified Sports as a model pro-

gram to activate schools through “Project Unify,” which also has the endorsement of the National Federation of High Schools.

“There’s a push called Champions Together, a joint effort between Indiana Special Olympics and the IHSAA,” WHS principal Kyle Wieland said. “What they’re trying to do is create a more inclusive environment for high school athletics. The IHSAA started with unified track. And since then, they’ve also added unified flag football, unified bowling and unified bocce ball.

“Unified track is what we are committed to this year. We wanted to start with one sport to see how it went, and then look to

expand it after that.

Since unified track is in the spring, that gave us time to plan for that.”

There aren’t a lot of schools in this immediate area that are participating in it, but state-wide, it’s grown tremendously, Wieland said. Wabash has been in talks with Kokomo, Blackford, Warsaw and Tippecanoe Valley about engaging in competitions this spring.

Unified Sports has a sectional and state tournament series just like the other sports that the IHSAA promotes.

It’s not only about competition, but it’s also a way that each participating school commits to raising money towards Special Olympics to help fund other inclu-

sive opportunities.

“We continue to try to find ways to include all of our students,” Wieland said.

“A lot of our clubs here are student-driven, figuring out what their interests are. We’ve just found that athletics is a great way to include all students. The IHSAA provided us with a great avenue to do that when they created Unified Sports.

Unified Sports is a partnership between students with cognitive disabilities and ones without, Wieland explained.

“So they’re competing together so everyone feels a part of it,” Wieland added. “I think that definitely goes along with our mission to include all of our students.”

WHS teacher Jen Smith will serve as

the school’s director of Unified Sports.

Also, Doug Adams with the local Special Olympics program, Wabash athletic director Floyd McWhirt, track and cross country coach Katelin Vogel, SRO Sam Hipskind, assistant principal Jeff Galley and Wieland have made up the steering committee for the new program.

“Doug Adams has been a big help,” Wieland said. “He’s used our facilities and some of our volunteers throughout the years with the Special Olympics here at Wabash. He’s been great.

“Katelin Tracy is a student here, and she started a group to try to find other ways to include all of our students here throughout the school day,”

Wieland explained.

“Her and I had a conversation last year about what she would like to do, and how she would like to do it. It kind of spearheaded this effort.”

In terms of what it means to Wabash to get this program off the ground, Wieland said: “It’s huge. It’s something the state started a few years ago, and it was something we’ve been interested in. Hearing

the students and how interested they were in something like this reminded me how important it was. So, when I hear that the student interest is there, we wanted to explore it. From the other schools that we talked to, they said there are just so many positives that came from it. So, we thought it was a great thing to provide for our students.”

Sullivan joins Beacon Credit Union

By The Paper staff Patrick Sullivan has been named as Vice President of Security Operations for Beacon Credit Union.

Sullivan received his Masters of B u s i n e s s Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University and Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Auburn University.

He also graduated from the Criminal Investigator Training

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Southwood senior to intern at Visit Wabash County

By The Paper staff

Luke Winer, a Southwood High School senior, has joined Visit Wabash County for the spring

semester as the Marketing Intern.

Winer’s school and community activities include: Southwood Varsity Basketball for four seasons, two years of Metro Rage

Soccer Club, National Honors Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Campus Life, S o u t h w o o d ’ s M a r k e t i n g Department, and

Pathfinder Services welcomes new board member

By The Paper staff HUNTINGTON – Ryan Lemon was elected to a three-year term to the Pathfinder Services Board of Directors.

He joined theboard earlier this month at its annual meeting.

Lemon is the National Sales Manager for SureTrac by Novae, located in Markle.

He graduated from Purdue University Fort Wayne with an

undergraduate degree in Organizational Communication, and later earned his Master of Business Administration from Indiana University Fort Wayne.

Lemon resides in Huntington County with his wife, Satin.

They are the parents of Landree, 4, and Lawson, 5 months.

The couple is members of St. Peters First Community Church and volunteer

as a “Big Couple” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana.

Lemon also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for Parkview Huntington Family YMCA and Huntington County Chamber of Commerce, and formerly served on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana.

Pathfinder Services serves individuals and families in Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Elkhart, Huntington, Jay, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Marshall, Miami, Noble, St. Joe, Starke, Stueben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley Counties.

Additional information about Pathfinder Services can be found at www.pathfinderservices.org.

Youth Group at Bachelor Creek.

“We are very fortunate to have a bright and dedicated student join our team,” said Whitney Millspaugh, Marketing Manager for Visit Wabash County, “Luke will gain relevant marketing experience through projects and tasks that he will be able to apply to his future career.”

The Marketing Intern’s role with Visit Wabash County will include learning how to engage in social media marketing, assisting with ad

LUKE WINER design, maintenance and community event uploads to the website, aiding with ongoing marketing projects, business operations, and photogra-

phy and video for the organization.

“I’m very thankful to be given the opportunity to see how business and marketing works in the real world,” Winer sad.

“I’ve always been uncertain with what to study and major in college and this internship program has really helped me find what I am skilled at and like doing. I’m very eager to learn and get experience in this field with the help of Christine (Flohr) and the rest of team.”

After graduation,

Winer plans on attending Liberty University and majoring in Business and Digital Marketing.

“The intern program is an excellent opportunity to connect the next generation of leaders with local organizations and businesses,” said Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County. “This gives students the opportunity to experience their career of interest prior to entering the next phase of their life after high school.”

First baby born in Wabash County in 2019

By The Paper staff Elly Nicole was born at 2:52 p.m. Jan. 9 in the Family Birthing Center (FBC) at Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWB), becoming the first baby born there in 2019.

She weighed 8 pounds and her parents are Kati and Patrick. To ensure the safety and privacy of the baby and her parents, and to remain consistent with ongoing guidance from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, Parkview Wabash officials provided no further information about the baby or her parents, including last name.

“Our FBC team was so excited to celebrate the birth of the first baby of the New Year in the first year PWB has been in this wonderful new facility,” said Marilyn CusterMitchell, president, Parkview Wabash Hospital. “It’s anoth-

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ly and for Wabash County.”

MHS officials announce perfect attendance list Article provided Officials at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School announced the perfect attendance list for the first semester of the 2018-19 school year.

7th grade: Isaac Barrett, Kelsey Blum, Jade McCullough, Zach Michel, Aymia Miller, Nathaniel

Miller, Catrina Newell, Monica Saucedo, Riley Shock, Gabrielle Simmers, Caleb Smith, Grace Smith, Joshua Steely, Casen Vawter 8th grade: Mackenzie Beck, Brock Casper, Jackson Felgar, Kaitlyn Gish, Jose Hernandez, Raven King, Emilee Manns, Kyler Morris, Olivia Neal, Michael Ortiz, Gavin Rockwell, Muskaan Singh, Hannah Trout 9th grade: Jackson Austin, Lauren Barrett, Jayson Gilbert, Ethen Homes,

Samuel Hupp, Lydia Kerlin, Makenzy Meyer, Isaac Reichenbach, Gavin Simmers, Asia Snyder, Abbie Wampler, Ainsley West, Ty Wheeler 10th grade: Madison Damron, Isaac Diaz, Kaden Dillon, Dillon Gish, Justus King, Mitchell Manns, Kedrick Metzger, Kelsey Metzger, Alayna Miller, Gavin Mize, Bryon Moore, Margaret Myers, Erica Ortiz, Morgan Parrett, Logon Perkins, Michael Ragan, Alex Sanson,

Ismael Serrano, Janet Villasenor 11th grade: Elizabeth Brown, Madison Evans, Kreeden Krull, Michael Learned, Jason Miller, Justin Self, Avery Snyder, John Spangle 12th grade: Jessica Bragg, Katie Cattron, Kamdyn Lester, Mason Meyer, Juan Ramirez, Gavin Ream, Alexis Rohrer, Nathaniel Rosen, Kyle Shepherd, Megan Sites, Christopher Taylor, Michael Wirsing.

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VIEWPOINT Stalking is a sneaky and serious crime

By Linda Wilk

Think for a minute how terrifying it must be to believe that someone might be watching you, or following you, or tracking your moves through your social media posts.

Or if you recently broke up with someone because you had different interests than that person, or you never even started a relationship with that person, you just were kind to them when you assisted them at work or on the street.

Depending upon the circumstances in any of those scenarios, the victim might know the person who is stalking them or they may not.

And, as is often the case, the person doing the stalking, is just sneaky enough to not get caught, or for the victim to not have enough proof to actually go to the police.

Then imagine if that person reached out to you for assistance and you didn’t know what to say or do.

While police and victim-serving professionals are critical, the reality is that the vast majority of victims tell friends or family about the stalking first.

I am not asking everyone who reads this to become an expert on stalking. I am however, encouraging all who read this to make sure they know about the services Hands of Hope, a division of Family Service Society, Inc. offers and how to reach us.

January 2019 marks the fifteenth National Stalking Awareness Month, an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking.

Stalking impacts over 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men in the United States, according to the Stalking P r e v e n t i o n , Awareness and

Resource Center Stalking is defined as a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that causes fear. Many stalking victims experience being followed, approached, monitored and/or threatened – including through various forms of technology.

Victims and survivors often suffer anxiety, social dysfunction, and severe depression as a result of their victimization, and many lose time from work and/or move.

Stalking is a terrifying and psychologically harmful crime in its own right as well as a predictor of potentially lethal violence: in 85 percent of cases where an intimate partner (i.e., boyfriend or husband) attempted to murder his female partner, stalking preceded the attack, according to Stalking, P r e v e n t i o n , Awareness and Resource Center.

Stalking is a crime in all 50 states, the U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia, but can be difficult to recognize and prosecute.

This year’s theme —“Stalking: Know It. Name It. Stop It.” – is a call to action for everyone in Grant County and across the country.

We all have a role to play in identifying stalking, intervening when necessary, and supporting victims and survivors. If you know of someone who might be being stalked, encouraging them to document any incidents that seem out of the ordinary and reporting those incidents to police. If police indicate they don’t have enough evidence to make an arrest at that moment, encourage the person to continue to document.

In addition, talk to the person about changing passwords on their phones, social media accounts and computers. If

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LINDA WILK they were living with someone who they now believe is stalking them, the victim might want to have someone check their electronic devices for spyware or other monitoring tools.

I remember helping a victim one time who’s controlling, abusive boyfriend didn’t want the relationship to end so worked to control his victim through social media.

The ex-boyfriend actually created a fake Facebook page, pretending to be the victim there by being able to stay in communication with the victim’s friends and know what the victim was doing.

He also had a way of showing up at the 24 hour exercise place she would work out at, seeming to know just when she would be there, even though her work schedule varied, so she also had a varied exercise schedule.

In this situation, the documentation she was able to provide was sufficient to get a protective order and legally keep the ex-boyfriend away, who eventually got the message that she no longer wanted to be in a relationship with him.

So, while you may not believe you or anyone you know would ever be prey to a stalker, knowing the signs, and where to refer that person is important. For additional information about stalking or the services Hands of Hope offers call our 24 hour number at 260563-4407 or go to our Hands of Hope Facebook page at www.facebook.com/I NHandsofHope or visit our agency’s website at www.famservices.com.

Linda Wilk is director of Hands of Hope, a division of Family Service Society.

Dear Editor: Today I write out of frustration due to the rise in children’s fear and deaths occurring due to bus runners.

In case someone doesn’t know what that means, it’s someone who totally disregards a stopped school bus – lights and signs out and goes past with no thought for the children.

It is killing our children and it is wrong.

I personally think every bus should be equipped with a dash cam and anyone caught passing a bus unloading or loading our precious children should have a very stiff fine or go

to jail and lose their license.

We need police around the country to be in areas where this is going on and they need the authority to do whatever necessary to stop

this.

If you see this happening, get a license number and description and call 911.

We must stop this.

If we are behind the wheel of a car, we should all know what a stop sign means. If we don’t, no driving.

Please get involved. Help our children be safe. – Susan J. Snavely, Wabash.

Governor’s speech missed mark Dear Editor: It’s clear Governor Holcomb cares about quality of life, but his State of the State Address was a missed opportunity to outline plans to improve Hoosier health.

In the past year, Indiana fell from 38th in overall health to 41st. Our smoking rate fell to 44th. Our

infant mortality crisis, which is related to our high rate of maternal smoking, remains urgent.

The governor and legislature don’t need to look far for a consensus solution.

Over 200 leading Indiana organizations have called for a $2 increase in the per pack cigarette tax. If passed, it is

estimated that 70,000 adults would quit smoking, 60,000 kids would never start and we would raise vital revenue for community health initiatives.

A statewide poll from Raise It for Health puts support for the tax at 70 percent.

I hope the governor and legislature include a cigarette

tax increase in this

year’s budget, so we

can improve health in our great state.

It is important that

you contact our state legislators to encour-

age them to approve

this tax increase. –

Dan Gray, Wabash County

Tobacco

Free Coalition

Blood donors deserve special thanks Dear Editor: Thank you to all our donors and volunteers who helped with the labors, donated food, or donated blood for our January blood drive. All of you working together

It’s time to work with Trump Dear Editor: The Democrats don’t want to give Trump any money for the wall or anything else unless it’s in their favor.

They want all the illegal aliens they can get into this country to vote for the democrats.

Trump should tell the Democrats to vote for the wall or he will start sending the illegals back and he will start with the dreamers first.

Then maybe they would get off their backsides and work with him. – Lennie Rose, Wabash

helps to make it a success. Also, thanks to the North Manchester Church of the Brethren for the use of their facility once again.

We collected a total of 49 units which was below our goal

of 52 of 61 units, but we were very school for each donor. We hope we can increase that number at the next blood drive on March 7, 2019. It will be held at the same location from noon until 6 p.m. We hope

to see you there.

We thank each of our faithful donors that come nearly every time.

On behalf of the American Red Cross, thank you. — Donna M. Renicker, North Manchester

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Janice Dawes, 79

Clara Williams, 83

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Retired from Heckman Bindery

April 30, 1939 – Jan. 12, 2019

Dec. 18, 1935 – Jan. 14, 2019

Janice Elaine Dawes, 79, formerly of rural Wabash, died at 3:20 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Traditions at North Willow in Indianapolis.

She was born April 30, 1939, in Peru, to Earl and Beatrice (Kline) Dunsizer.

Janice was a 1957 graduate of Wabash High School, attended IPFW in Fort Wayne, and was a graduate of the Chicago Alder Institute of Psychology. She married Dean H. Dawes on June 23, 1957. Janice was a homemaker and served in a variety of occupations including fashion retail and Christian counseling. She was a volunteer and counselor at the Wabash County Jail, and Logansport State Hospital.

Janice served on the Boards of Directors of the Wabash County March of Dimes, The Nurses Concern for Life, and the Life Center and was a former Elder in the Presbyterian Church of Wabash. She taught at the Wabash County Interdenominational Bible Study, and was the Corresponding Secretary for Womens Aglow Christian Organization. Janice enjoyed international travel and working with missionary outreach programs.

She is survived by her husband, Dean H. Dawes who resides in Indianapolis; three sons, Dan (Angela) Dawes of Noblesville, Doug (Lore) Dawes of Columbus, and Dr. Ken (Lisa) Dawes of Carmel; eight grandchildren, Emily Dawes of London, England, Nick Dawes of St. Louis, Mo., Alexandra (Spencer) Gray of Indianapolis, Kristen (Mike) Weisshaar of Lexington, Ky., Connor Dawes of San Diego, Calif., Madison Dawes of Indianapolis, Brandon Dawes of San Diego, and Avery Dawes of Carmel; two great-grandchildren, Isla and Rooney Gray, both of Indianapolis; and her brother, Stanley Dunsizer of Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Jerry and Steven Dunsizer.

Services will be private to the family. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the All India Mission, 11252 Strang Line Road, Lenexa, KS 66215. Condolences may be sent to Dean Dawes, 1703 W. 86th Street, Apt 240, Indianapolis, IN 46260.

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

Marilyn Miller, 75 Member of Eastern Star Nov. 5, 1943 – Jan. 17, 2019

Marilyn Sue Miller, 75, of Fort Wayne, formerly of rural Urbana, died at 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at Hearth of Sycamore Village in Fort Wayne.

She was born Nov. 5, 1943, in Wabash, to Kenneth Albert and Ruth Marie (Sells) Miller.

Marilyn was a 1961 graduate of Manchester High School.

She retired from General Telephone/Verizon Phone Company in Fort Wayne, after 51 years. She was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parish, the Manchester Order of the Eastern Star Ivy Chapter No.69, and the Country Line Dance Club of Fort Wayne.

Marilyn enjoyed her boxer dogs, Wrinkles and Rocky, playing piano and organ, and attending her nieces and nephews activities.

She is survived by three brothers, Charles (Nancy) Miller of Urbana, Richard (Janice) Miller of North Manchester, and Marvin (Marilynn B.) Miller of Wabash; sister-in-law, Vita “Vi” Miller of Urbana; nephews and nieces, Jeffrey (Tricia) Miller of North Manchester, Gregory Miller of Alexandria, Va., Paula (Michael) Appleton and Steven (Roberta) Miller, both of Urbana, Angela (Mike) Brown of Decatur, Jennifer (Shawn) Price of LaFontaine, Tonya (Jonathan) Brunett of Urbana, Tammy (Jeryl) Eberly of South Whitley, Todd (Judy) Miller of Urbana, Jodi (Matthew) Kennedy of North Manchester, Mikel (Bethany) Miller of Corydon, Mark (Angela) Miller of North Manchester, and Matthew (Latisha) Miller of Urbana; and several great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Wilbur D. Miller, and nephew, Eugene “Gene” Fox. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor Larry Wade officiating.

Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation Monday, at the funeral home.

There was an Eastern Star service Monday.

Preferred memorials are Urbana Yoke Parish Building Fund or the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Clara Christine Williams, 83, of Wabash, died at 12:12 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born Dec. 18, 1935, in Waterproof, La., to Patrick “Pat” S. and Nila Mae (Hale) Fuller.

Clara married David Lawrence “Shorty” Williams in Greentown, on March 22, 1962; he died March 24, 1991.

She retired from Heckman Bindery in North Manchester after 20 years. Clara attended the Wabash Chapel Church of God. She enjoyed doing word search and spending time with her grandkids.

She is survived by three children, Patty Krenke of Wabash, Mike (Roberta) Williams of Akron, and Joseph (Rebecca) Williams of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Luther Fuller of Orlando, Fla., and Delma Lee Fuller of Calhoun, Ga. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Randy Wagner, daughter, Susan Roth, three brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with the Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

James Keller, 69 Owned Keller Accounting April 1, 1949 – Jan. 14, 1969

James Daniel Keller, 69, of Wabash, died at 9:10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born April 1, 1949, in Sandusky, Mich. to J.D. and Arlene (Louks) Keller.

Jim married Elaine Wahla in Caro, Mich., on Oct. 31, 1970.

He received a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He worked for CMI in Cadillac, Mich., and was relocated to the Wabash plant in 1978. Jim also managed Wabash Cannonball Lanes and worked as a controller at a paper outlet company in Indianapolis. Jim owned and operated Keller Accounting since 2007. Jim was a former member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, and Knights of Columbus, both of Wabash. He was an avid football fan of the University of Michigan and the Indianapolis Colts. Jim enjoyed bowling and golfing. He was a jokester and always smiling. Jim loved the Lord, and his family, but most especially loved his grandsons and going to their sporting activities.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Keller of Wabash; four daughters, Melanie (Tim) Cupps of Fort Collins, Colo., Michelle (Bradley) Evans of LaFontaine, Melissa Keller and Monica (Matthew) White, both of Wabash, five grandsons; Jeremy D. Keller of LaFontaine, Jack Clifton of Peru, Tyler Copeland, Jacob D. White, and Bryce White, all of Wabash; two brothers, Mark Keller of Caro, and Jeff (Tami) Keller of Houghton, Mich.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Friends may call 3-7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are National Kidney Foundation or Wabash Little League.

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

Ellen Adkins, 90 Enjoyed showing poodles June 25, 1928 – Jan. 16, 2019

Ellen C. Adkins, 90, of Wabash, formerly of rural North Manchester, died at 7:50 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

She was born June 25, 1928, in Cloverdale, to Russell Sr. and Mary (Denney) Cagle.

Ellen married William D. Adkins in Indianapolis, Indiana on Feb. 18, 1949; he died March 27, 2007. She was a homemaker, and enjoyed raising and showing poodles. She loved ponies, calves, and caring for the chickens. Ellen was an excellent cook. She loved Pacers basketball, being a grandmother and caring for her husband.

She is survived by three children, Julie Harrigan of Cape Coral, Fla., Jerry (Kathy) Adkins of Thorntown, and Tim (Patty) Adkins of Silver Lake; six grandchildren, Angela Worth of North Bethesda, Md., Coyle H. O’Neal of Cape Coral, Jeannette Adkins of Greencastle, Christina Zook of Roanoke, Mari Adkins and William Adkins, both of Silver Lake; nine great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

There will be a memorial service at her son Tim’s home at a later date. Arrangements

by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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Allen Eads, 62

Martha Ellet, 92

Love the outdoors

Member of St. Bernard Catholic Church Oct. 10, 1926 – Jan. 19, 2019

Martha Bernadine Ellet, 92, of Wabash, died at 11:25 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Pulaski, to Anthony and Clara (Reutebuch ) Scheffer.

Martha married John J. Ellet in Lagro on April 17, 1947; he died Dec. 4, 2005. She worked at General Tire in Wabash for 7 years. She was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church, and a past member of the Rosary Sodality.

She is survived by six children, Marlene K. (Robert) Erb of Fort Wayne, Carol L. Hess of Wabash, Donna M. (Martin) Worthman of New Haven, Frank A. (Tammy) Ellet of Wabash, John T. (Wendy) Ellet of Roann, and Theresa J. (John) Drefke of Fort Wayne; son-in-law, Daryl Novak of Churubusco; daughter-in-law, Tonnie Ellet of Albion; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson; and her brother, Anthony G. (Marilyn) Scheffer of Warsaw.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Patricia Novak, son, Ronald Ellet, three brothers, Charles, Herman, and Lawrence Scheffer, and three sisters, Gertrude Mary Brownell, Janetta Tucker, and Theresa Kern.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair St., Wabash. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Andrews. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There will be a 6:30 pm Rosary service Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic School.

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

Sheriffs’ Association offers scholarships

By The Paper staff Wabash County Sheriff Ryan Baker announced that the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will again award college scholarships to qualified high school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in criminal justice studies.

There will be approximately 40 $750 scholarships awarded to qualifying students throughout the state.

The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of receiving, investing and dispensing of funds to provide college scholarships to qualified students who are committed to pursuing an educa-

tion and career in the law enforcement field.

To qualify for one of the scholarships, an applicant must be an Indiana resident, be a current member of the association or a dependent child or grandchild of a current association member, attend an Indiana college or university, major in a law enforcement field and be enrolled as a fulltime student with at least 12 credit hours.

Applications are available from high school counselors or the sheriff ’s office, 79 W. Main St. The application also can be downloaded from the association website, www.indianasheriffs.org.

The deadline to apply is April 1.

2 wrecks involve 6 vehicles

By The Paper Staff NORTH MANCHESTER – Police were kept busy on the morning of Friday, Jan. 18, responding to a pair of accidents which involved six vehicles.

The accidents took place on State Road 13 just east of Beckley Street.

The first accident occurred when a semi driven by Charles R. Vance, 50, Warsaw, stopped for a school bus arm and was rear-ended by Lisa J. McCoy, 55, Wabash.

The second accident occurred when Bonita L. Schmidt, 53, North Manchester was trying to pass the first accident and struck a vehicle driven by Naomi Justice, 18, North Manchester.

Justice’s vehicle then spun around, striking vehicles driven by Timmus E. Oniones, 35, Marion, and Evelynn K. Lay, 54, Pierceton.

Five of the vehicles were towed from the scene. State Road 13 was closed for

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approximately two hours.

North Manchester Police were assisted by the Indiana State Police, Wabash County Emergency Management and Parkview Ambulance Service.

April 13, 1956 – Jan. 17, 2019

Allen L. Eads, 62, Wabash, died at 8:50 a.m. on Jan. 17, 2019, at Parkview Wabash, Wabash.

He was born on April 13, 1956, in Wabash.

Allen married Cynthia Mimlitz in 1978.

Together they had one daughter, Tara Eads and one son, Mitch Eads. He later married Renee Copeland in 1994. They had three daughters.

Allen had a true love for the outdoors. For those who knew him they knew the passion he had for hunting, fishing, and most of all trail riding on horseback with friends. He also loved driving big trucks. From 1996 to 2001 he drove truck for Freeway Trucking. He then moved on to driving for Eads & Son Bulldozing Inc., Lagro, and was there for the last 18 years. During the last two years, Allen also worked for Quinn & Sons in Urbana driving dump truck.

Surviving are his mother, Arlene (Cormany) Keirn; a son, Mitch (Laura Hand) Eads, North Manchester; four daughters, Tara Eads, Fort Wayne, Laci (Gregory) Welch, Colorado Springs, Colo., Krystal Eads, Wabash, and Christina Shrock, Wabash; a brother, Steven A. Eads, North Manchester; three sisters, Andrea Eads, North Manchester, Sylvia Eads, Warsaw and Laura (Mike) Leisure, North Manchester; and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Porter L. Eads; and one grandchild, Azlynn Morris, who passed away in December 2018.

Visitation is Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, from 2-5 & 6-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the start of the service on Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at McKee Mortuary. Doug Pennington and Jon Hiple will officiate.

A love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary to assist with final expenses.

Ernest Ashba Sr., 72 Retired from INDOT March 10, 1946 – Jan. 20, 2019

Ernest Bruce Ashba Sr., 72, of Wabash, died at 5:55 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, at his daughter’s home in Fort Wayne.

He was born March 10, 1946, in Anderson, to Andrew Jackson and Inez Lucille (Redding) Ashba.

Ernie worked and retired from the Indiana Department of Transportation in 1995 after more than 20 years. He married Mary Bryant in Wabash on Sept. 14, 1979. Ernie was also a truck driver and drove a bus for the Dallas Winchester Senior Center in Wabash. He enjoyed scrapping, but especially loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ashba of Wabash; three children, Lora (Grant) Acker, Bruce Ashba, and Eric (Amy) Ashba, all of Fort Wayne; eight grandchildren, Derek (Amanda) Hinrichsen of Columbia, Mo., Brittany (Mike) McNally and Kyleigh (Justin) Chambers, both of LaFontaine, Justin Acker of Fort Wayne, Damien (Jocelyn) Ashba of Huntington, Matthew (Alexa) Owen of Amboy, Nathan Owen of Bunker Hill, and Mackenzie (Dereck) Warner of Fort Wayne; 15 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Rebecca Ashba, four brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Dr. Kent Young officiating.

Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are the 700 Club or the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Howard McPhearson, 85 Howard McPhearson, 85, Andrews, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Interment will be in Elwood City Cemetery.

Arrangements by GrandstaffHentgen.

Dennis Bowers, 64 Owned motorcycle shop Jan. 24, 1954 – Jan. 14, 2019

Dennis Bowers, 64, Claypool, died Jan. 14, 2019.

He was born Jan. 24, 1954.

Services 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Visitation 2-5 p.m. & 6-8 p.m.

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Wabash Police Department Citations January 9 R.B. Shaw, 64, Roann, cited for disregarding an automatic signal.

January 10 A 17-year-old juvenile cited for disobedience.

Deedra Martinez, 28, Albion, cited for a child restraint violation.

January 11 Breann E. Laypole, 30, Wabash, cited for expired plates Gavin W.P. Plothow, 17, Peru, cited for speed January 12 Roberto L. Vargas, 35, Cicero, cited for no valid ops when required.

Billy Honeycutt, 63, Akron, cited for speed.

January 14 Nicholas F. Espinoza, 19, Wabash, cited for expired plates.

Arrests January 9 Tiffany L. Cartwright, 30, Wabash, charged with probation violation, petition to revoke suspended sentence for possession of a syringe.

January 10 Nicole F. Burnworth, 40, Huntington, charged with failure to appear for check deception.

January 13 J a c q u e l i n e Hummel, 54, Peru, charged with theft.

Accidents January 10

At 1:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by William L. Balsbaugh, 78, Marion collided with a vehicle driven by Saundra S. Hethcote, 77, Warren, at 1601 N. Cass St. January 11 At 1:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Paige M. Blanton, 27, Wabash, collided with a parked car owned by Curtis A. Catt, Wabash, on Fairway Drive near Falls Avenue.

At 8:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Toni Rodriguez, 35, Bremen, collided with a deer on State Road 15 near Shady Lane Drive.

At 12:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael L. Saunders, 49, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven

by John F. Hatton, 22, North Manchester, at 120 Hale Drive.

January 12 At 1:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Austin S. Wade, 21, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Richard A. Hall, Jr., 33, Wabash, on Chestnut Street near Vernon Street.

At 5:11 p.m. a vehicle driven by Jessica F. Hughes Wyattt struck a fence at 306 Elm St. January 14 At 10:04 a.m., a vehicle driven by Philip D. Ingols, 70, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Vanesssa R. Daughtry, 42, Wabash, on Eldorado Drive near Stitt Street.

WEEKLY REPORTS January 15 At 4:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael Chambers, 52, Milwaukee, Wisc., struck a utility pole at 160 W. Harrison Avenue.

Wabash Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Citations January 4 Denise D. Robertson, 63, Park Forest, Ill., cited for speed.

January 5 Emmalizabeth C. Obregon, 19, South Bend, cited for speed.

January 10 Jessica L. Foley, 46, Plymouth, cited for speed.

Carminy K. Scott, 38, Andrews, cited for driving while suspended infraction.

January 15 Racin Cramer, Jr., 22, LaFontaine, cited for speed.

Bookings January 9 Windy R. Wilson, 33, LaFontaine, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.

January 10 Skyler J. Maples, 24, Wabash, charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Keith A. Cone, 45, Silver Lake, charged with possession of paraphernalia.

Scott K. Carminy, 38, Wabash, charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine.

Levi D. Smith, 24, Lagro, charged with

battery.

January 11 Matthew K. Laferney, 27, Wabash, charged with domestic battery, committed in the presence of a child less than 16 years of age.

Randall K. Turner, 33, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for possession of a syringe, possession of a controlled substance, public intoxication, and possession of paraphernalia.

Christopher D. Brainard, 36, Wabash, charged with dealing in methamphetamine.

Kasey K. Krieger, 31, LaFontaine, charged with driving while suspended prior.

Pamela J. Kochenour, 61, Roann, charged with theft and criminal mischief.

January 13 Kevin Y. Hudson, 23, Warsaw, charged with operator never licensed and possession of paraphernalia.

Byron K. Parsons, 52, Peru, charged with failure to appear for driving while suspended.

January 14 Marque L. Murray, 29, Indianapolis, petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine and carrying a handgun without a license.

Rodolfo Marin, 52, LaFontaine, charged with invasion of privacy.

Ashley L. Ogden, 33, Marion, petition to revoke probation for theft.

Ethan A. Bowman, 20, Peru, charged

with failure to appear for leaving the scene of an accident and criminal recklessness.

Jeanna R. Backus, 42 Warsaw, charged with fraud and theft.

David L. McIver, 39, Winamac, charged with failure to appear for public intoxication.

Agnes Hubbard, 35, Wabash, petition to revoke electronic home detention for battery.

John B. Stanton, 49, North Manchester, charged with failure to appear for failure to pay child support.

Accidents January 8 At 6:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joseph R. Bolin, 60, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Robert E. Cothran, 59, Moss Point, Miss., on State Road 15 near State Road 114.

January 10 At 7:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael A. Layne, 48, Roann, collided with a deer on County Road 400 West near County Road 800 North.

At 11:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob E. Clark, 18, Roann, ran off the road and struck an earth embankment on County Road 1400 North near County Road 100 West.

January 11 At 5:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by Victoria J. Holloway, 16, LaFontaine, collided with a vehicle driven by Camerson M. Harmon, 37, Wabash, on State Road 124 West near County Road 50 East.

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cle driven by Laura M. Holley, 39, Urbana, ran off the roadway and struck a mailbox on County Road 400 East near County Road 200 North.

At 11:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ryan A. Hunt, 32, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Jason C. Bolton, 36, Picton R, Ontario, on State Road 15 near County Road 1400 North.

At 11:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lora L. Scott, 49, Goshen, ran off the road and struck a state sign on State Road 15 South near State Road 124.

At 1:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cletus R. Slabach, 51, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a tree on County Road 500 West near County Road 500 South.

January 13 At 11:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sean G. Julian, 19, Greenfield, ran off the road and struck a utility pole on State Road 13 near County Road 500 South.

January 14 At 12:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Whitney A. Dennison, 31, Huntington, collided with a deer on State Road 114 near County Road 100 West.

January 15 At 1:29 a.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas S. Helsel, 26, Bremen, collided with a deer on State Road 114 near County Road 650 East.

At 7:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Marcus P. Wells, 21, Wabash,

Crime Stoppers seeks information The Wabash Police Department is actively investigating a cold case murder from 1996.

The victim, Pamela Howard, was found dead in her home of gunshot wounds on April 23, 1996.

The Wabash Police Department is asking that anyone with information about

this case contact Crime Stoppers or Det. John Krhin at

260-563-1112.

If you have knowledge about this

crime, Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you. You could receive up to a $1,000 reward if you have information that would lead to an arrest.

Call Wabash County Crime Stoppers at 260-5635821 or toll free at 800-665-0556, and give us your information, not your name.

collided with a deer on County Road 300 North near County Road 300 East.

At 7:41 a.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas L. Hiles, 22, Peru, ran off the road on Old U.S. 24 near County Road 800 West.

At 10:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Erica M. Olinger, 25, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a drainage ditch on U.S. 24 near County Road 500 East.

January 16 At 6:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Douglas L. Pennington, 35, Wabash, collided with a deer on Water Works Road near LaFontaine Avenue.

North Manchester Police Department Citations Dale Cooper, Jr., 52, North Manchester, cited for possession of marijuana.

Arrests January 15 Katie L. Eakright, 31, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for probation violation on a charge of non-support for a dependent child.

January 17 Angela M. Fahrnow, 53, North Manchester, 53, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for violation of probation/petition to revoke probation.

Accidents January 12 At 1:30 p.m., vehicles driven by Alan J. Binkerd, 74, North Manchester and Hunter A. Schoetimer, 18, Akron, collided at State Road 13 North and Frantz Drive.

Schoetimer was cited for no proof of financial responsibility.

At 2:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brooke M. Winterrowd, 36, North Manchester, struck a utility pole near County Road 175 East and Philabaum Road.

At 2:09 p.m., Lloyd D. Shipman, 19, Wabash, was involved in an accident in the 1300 block of State Road 13.

At 4:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dwight E. Basore, 55, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle owned by Alissa M. Lengel, 22, Urbana,

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in the 300 block of West Fourth Street.

January 16 At 12:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jayla C. Sharp, 20, Warren, slid into a parking curb, damaging her vehicle.

At 8:31 a.m. Joe E. Egner, 33, Akron, struck a deer on County Road 700 West just north of State Road 114 West.

Fire January 12 4:25 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

6:51 p.m., 900 block of West Third Street for medical assist.

January 13 5:59 p.m., 1100 block of West Fourth Street for medical

assist.

6:50 p.m., 1400 block of Westchester Drive for medical assist.

8:22 p.m., 600 block of Meadowdale Drive for medical assist.

January 14 1:28 p.m., 500 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist.

3:58 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist 9:16 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for a malfunctioning elevator.

10:34 p.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

January 15 10:42 a.m., 400 block of River Cove

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Lane for medical assist.

January 16 1:13 a.m., 1500 block of Westchester Drive for medical assist.

9:23 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

10:48 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

Building permits Kevin Bretzman, home addition.

New Life Baptist Church, building addition.

Land Transfers Hoffman Nursery & Landscaping to Harp Development LLC, corporate deed.

Gimi Investment Group to Grant

Miller, corporate deed.

Carol A. Leckrone and Samuel L. Leckrone to Shelby L. Coning, warranty deed.

John F. Burke and Cindy J. Burke to Penny L. Burke, quitclaim deed.

Michael L. Rogers and Deann M. Rogers to Rick L. Rogers and Shelby E.

Rogers, warranty deed.

David M. Benson to Gerald W. Smith, warranty deed.

Wabash County Auditor to IBYH LLC, Donald J. Black and Janice K. Black, tax title deed.

Mick J. Tait, Mary A. Tait and Mary A. Stefanatos to Carol A. Stefanatos, quitclaim deed.

www.thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County Auditor to Dwanie Shepherd, Mary E. Campbell and Kelly Campbell, tax title deed.

Wabash County Auditor to Dwanie Shepherd, and Elizabeth Ann Lantz Pelis, tax title deed.

Auditor Wabash County to John H. Stephens and Degler Properties, LLC, tax

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title deed.

Dyson Brothers Property LLC to Kennth R. Miller, Antonita N. Miller, and Kenneth R. Miller and Antonita N. Miller Joint Revocable Trust, warranty deed.

Wells Fargo Bank NA to Flagstar Bank FSB, warranty deed.

Kayla Booth to Eric Himes, quitclaim deed.

Deadline set for Art Guild workshop

By The Paper staff

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WABASH 905 N. Cass St. 260-563-6333

COLUMBIA CITY 119 Hoosier Drive 260-244-4111

HUNTINGTON 2808 Theater Ave., Suite B 260-356-2220

45217

Feb. 21 is the preregistration deadline for Terry Armstrongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watercolor painting workshop on Thursday, March 14.

Wabash Art Guild invites all interested artists to attend the workshop at the Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St., corner of Hill & Miami Streets in Wabash.

Those attending should use the rear-alley entrance.

Set-up starts at 8:30 a.m., and the class will begin at 9 a.m..

There will be a break to eat (bring a sacklunch), and the workshop will continue until about 3:30 p.m.

For pre-registration information, please telephone 260-5637690.

Armstrong will teach some basics, & share his techniques in realism & abstraction. All levels of painters are welcome, and will learn from this experience.

Armstrong has a Bachelor of Arts degrees in both fine art and commercial art.

His work has captured many honors in numerous art exhibits; including the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award, & Best of Show. Armstrong captures the true essence of the Midwest, his homeland, in his paintings by using the spontaneity of watercolor and the style of realism.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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Saturdays at Salamonie Lake is a monthly educational series of programs that are designed for families and adults must accompany children.

Salamomie’s Preschool Program will be “Animals Hibernate” on Wednesday, Jan. 23.

Preschool-age children (ages 2-5) and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool.

The class will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West SRA. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

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

On Saturday, Feb. 9

the program “Eagle Watch Evening Field Trip” will be presented at the Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center, the same program will be offered again on Sunday, Feb. 10 at same times. Meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center at 3 p.m. There will be a short overview of Eagles in Indiana inside the Salamonie Nature Center. You will then caravan to Indiana’s largest documented winter roost and watch the eagles come in for the evening. Fill up your gas tank. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them, otherwise we’ll share. Bring cameras and dress for the weather.

A small amount of walking is involved. Handicapped parking available if made known ahead of time. Upper Wabash Friends Group will have food and hot drink available for donation.

Advance registration requested.

You can register and

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

Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program.

Nancy Disbro, librarian at Andrews Library, will present “History and Literacy of Andrews”.

This presentation will give helpful hints on how grandparents may help their grandchildren improve their literacy. The program is on Monday, Feb. 4. A main dish of lasagna will be provided.

Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service.

A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided dish will be accepted. To register

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Salamonie program to look at hibernation

Isaac Triplett 260-274-2261 isaac.triplett@y ahoo

or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive services at 260-468-2127.

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

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

open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays.

The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260468-2127. Some of the activities at the Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451.

For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260571-3271.

THERE WILL BE NO MASS at Saint Patrick’s Church in Lagro during the months of January and February. This is due to the situation of heating the church during colder months.

Regular Mass will begin again the first Sunday of the month of March.

JANUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Mark Banter, Jan. 5;

Lynnette Good, Jan. 8; Carole Kessinger, Jan. 11; Lisa Heming, Jan. 14; Pam Chopson, Jan. 22. Happy birthday to all!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY to: Steve and Diane Turner, Jan. 2; Terry and Toni Schaaf, Jan. 3.

Congratulations everyone!

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every

Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “If you are blessed with a talent, then you have an obligation to yourself and others to make the most of it. You have within you the power to make life and anything you do fun, to build consistency and confidence. The result is not only just a higher quality of life for yourself, but others around you.”

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo.c om, or call me at 260274-2261.

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FW Farm Show draws crowds

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The show is divided into areas, with heavy farm equipment located in the upper portion of the expo center, while those with smaller offerings, such as tools and other services, are located in the lower portion.

Brinson said he likes the lower portion of the

FORT WAYNE – Thousands of farmers and others in agribusiness from the tri-state area gathered at the Allen County Memorial Coliseum last week for the 30th annual Fort Wayne Farm Show.

More farm show photos S e v e r a l pages 20 & 21 Wabash County businesses were represented at the event, show better. and scores of local resi“This machinery is too dents were among the big for me,” he said. “I thousands visiting sever- like to walk through al hundred booths on dis- there. We come to have a play. day out.”

LaFontaine residents Jones said it was his David Brinson and Denny first visit to the show.

Jones were among those “The primary reason visiting the annual expo (for coming) was camaon its opening day, Jan. raderie, just to come out 15. with the guys,” he said.

“But I’m finding it quite interesting.”

Brinson said he envisioned “just a big building filled with tractor, plows, you know, bid equipment. I had no idea of the variety of equipment.

“Some of this stuff I didn’t know what it was. I had to ask people what it is.”

He said when on he was a youngster he helped his father around the farm.

“But this is stuff so far above (what his father had). All I understand are these lawn mowers.”

The show features the latest farm technology along with the latest variety of farm machinery equipment.

In addition, it offers seminars on a variety of

LaFontaine residents David Brinson (left) and Denny Jones chat about a piece of equipment at the Fort Wayne Farm Show last week. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh ag-related issues, from grain prices to what drones can do for agriculture and more.

It also helps raise funds for the Indiana FFA Scholarship Foundation through benefit auctions

on two of the days. Last year, more than $20,000 was raised through the benefit auction.

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Girls sectional pairings set

By Bill Barrows The girls basketball sectional pairings were drawn on Sunday afternoon at the IHSSA office in Indianapolis.

Wabash and Manchester will be in the 2A bracketing while Northfield and Southwood will be in single A. In the Single A Sectional, this year held at Northfield, the host Lady Norse, who are (18-2) and highly ranked will play Clinton Central (10-9) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 29. Then on Friday Feb. 1, in the early game at 6 p.m. the Lady Knights of Southwood (4-15) play Frontier (1-18) followed by the winner

of the Tuesday night contest against TriCentral (9-12). The Championship Game is at 7 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 2.

In the 2A Sectional at Manchester, Oak Hill (16-3) takes on North Miami (14-4) in the first game at 6pm on Tuesday Jan. 29th.

Game 2 is to follow between the host Lady Squires of Manchester (13-7) and Rochester (8-12).

On Friday Feb. 1, the winner of Tuesday’s first game will face the Lady Apaches of Wabash (8-11) followed by the Tuesday winner of the late game vs Lewis Cass (1-20). The two Friday night winners will play at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2.

Manchester girls down Wabash

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

The Wabash Apaches wrestling team celebrates its TRC title. Photo provided

Apache wrestlers win conference crown

By The Paper staff BUNKER HILL — Going late into the night, the Wabash Apaches held off a d e t e r m i n e d Manchester team to capture the Three Rivers Conference

wrestling championship Friday, Jan. 18 at Maconaquah.

Behind the strength of four individual champions, Wabash won the team title with 204.5 points.

Manchester only had one champion, but three runners-up and three third-place finishers kept the Squires in contention the entire evening for a second place result with 195 team points.

Winning individual titles for Wabash were freshman Jared Brooks with two early pins and a shut-out in the championship match of the 106 pound weight class.

Brooks enters this week’s sectional competition with a perfect 24-0 record.

Sophomore Ethan Higgins won the 120 pound weight class to improve to 23-1 on the season, while junior Braden Brooks cruised to the 126 pound championship to move his record to 23-3, and senior Justin Sammons used three pins to win the 220 pound weight class to end the day with a 199 record.

Junior Robert Barnett finished in second place at 132 to move his season record to 20-9.

For Manchester, Delton Moore was the only champion, winning the 170 pound weight class with three points to improve to 28-3.

Runners-up were freshman Dylan Stroud at 126 to move to 26-5, Trevor Dill at 220 to improve to 19-7, and junior Bryce Kamphues at heavyweight, ending the day with a 27-4 record.

Northfield finished eighth as a team with 94 points, while Southwood was 10th with 58 points.

Northfield’s Jasper Donathan finished second at 195 to improve to 22-5 on the season, while Logan Cox was runner-up at 182 to move to 19-8.

Southwood’s Elijah Sutton and Carson Kelley each finished fourth in the 138 pound and 145 pound weight classes, respectively.

All four schools will compete at the Peru Sectional this Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

The Manchester Squires trailed the Wabash Apaches 13-8 late in the second quarter of their Three Rivers Conference match-up Thursday, Jan. 17.

Over the next eight minutes of the game, Manchester found its hot hand, outscoring the Apaches 25-2 to take a 33-15 lead and hold on for a 39-30 win.

In the big scoring run, Manchester hit five 3-pointers, three from Eva Bazzoni, and one each from Kiera Hatfield and Kennedy Fierstos.

“We had a great third quarter start,” Manchester coach Jake Everett said.

“We felt them out early to see what they were going to do defensively. We made adjustments, and once we calmed down, we worked on our offense.”

Wabash coach Matt Stone was proud of his team, despite the loss.

“We didn’t like how tonight went,” he said. “We didn’t shoot it well, and we’re not going to beat anybody scoring 30 points.

“Besides the third quarter where we decided we weren’t going to guard anybody, we only gave up 18 points,” he added.

“We didn’t score enough, and our free throw shooting … going 6-21 … didn’t help.

“But, I’m proud of them. We just have to be patient and learn

from this.”

Manchester jumped out to an 8-2 lead before Wabash finally scored its first basket when Alivia Short cut the lead to 8-5 with a three-point play with 17.5 seconds left in the first quarter.

Short score the Apaches’ next six points, all on baskets from inside, followed by a basket from Mariah Wyatt, for a 13-8 lead with 3:48 left in the half.

But the Squires took over.

They scored the final seven points of the half for a 15-13 lead, then took control of the game scoring 18 of the first 20 points in the third quarter for a 33-15 lead.

The Apaches chipped away at the lead in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t get closer than the final nine-point margin. Wabash was 2-8 in the final two minutes of the game at the free throw line.

“I told the girls we were going to win the game at halftime,” Everett said. “If we put ourselves in position to be able to win and ran the offense correctly, we were going to get it.”

The Squires were led by Bazzoni with 17 points and five rebounds, followed by 14 points and three rebounds from Fierstos.

Short led the Apaches with 13 points and five rebounds, while Wyatt had six points and 11 rebounds.

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Wabash boys move to 10-1

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash’s boys basketball team defeated North Miami Friday night 84-43 to improve to 10-1 on the season.

The Apaches jumped out to a 25-9 lead by the end of the first quarter, and upped that lead to 4515 by halftime.

Wabash was led by Trenton Daughtry, who finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and eight steals.

Logan Vander Velden added 18 points, four rebounds and three steals.

Jasper Walter chipped in 16 points.

Knights win in OT Southwood’s boys basketball team outlasted Tippecanoe Valley on the road, 8382, Friday night, to improve to 4-9 on the season.

The Knights took a 36-32 lead into the half, only to be outscored by the Vikings 21-10 in the third quarter.

Southwood battled back to outscore Valley 23-16 in the fourth to tie the score headed into the extra session, which the Knights won, 14-13.

Dallas Holmes led the way for Southwood with 27 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and three steals, and went over the 1,000-point mark for his career in the victory.

Jackson Simons and Carson Rich both scored 19 points in the win, and Braden Barney added 10 points.

Norse fall to Whitko Northfield’s boys basketball team could not overcome woeful shooting in a 76-44 loss to Whitko Friday night.

The Norse (2-10) hit just 29 percent of their shots in a losing effort.

Jared Peas scored 19 points and added seven rebounds to lead Northfield.

Clayton Tomlinson added seven points, five assists, three rebounds and three steals.

Squires edge Rochester Manchester’s boys basketball team

improved to 7-6 on the season with a 35-34 victory over Rochester Friday night.

Brayden Casper hit a 3-point shot at the buzzer to give the Squires the win.

The Squires led 2118 at the half, and were able to hold on for the victory.

Weston Hamby led the Squires with 14 points and six rebounds, and Casper added 13 points and four rebounds.

Lady Squires keep pace in TRC Manchester’s girls basketball team defeated Rochester 3928 Friday night to improve to 13-7 on the season.

The Lady Squires remained tied atop the Three Rivers Conference standings at 7-1 in league play with the win.

Manchester led 1612 at the half, and took a 29-26 lead into the fourth, where they outscored the Lady Zebras 10-2 in the final stanza.

Eva Bazzoni finished with 13 points and five rebounds, and Kennedy Fierstos added 13 points, five rebounds and four steals.

Lady Norse pummel M-G Northfield defeated Madison-Grant 75-12 on Thursday to improve to 18-2 on the season.

The Class A No. 4ranked Lady Norse jumped out to a 21-2 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back.

Ariel Dale led the victory charge with 14 points.

Emma Hoover added 13 points, while Kelcie Thomson added 12 points, four rebounds, seven assists and four steals.

Kyra Kennedy rounded out the Northfield leaders with 12 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals.

Lady Knights fall to Whitko Southwood’s girls basketball team led 17-16 at the half, but couldn’t hang on to the lead in a 43-40 loss to Whitko Thursday.

Erin Lehner led the Lady Knights with 14 points and four rebounds, and

MaKenna Pace and Morgan Farr both finished with eight points, while Kayla Mays pulled down 10 rebounds.

Lady Apaches top Cass Wabash’s girls basketball team defeated Lewis Cass Wednesday night 5539, outscoring the Lady Kings in every quarter on their way to victory.

Cass hung close to Wabash through three quarters, but the Lady Apaches outscored the Lady Kings 19-10 in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Wabash was led by Tabby Wagner and Hope Unger with 12 points each, while Alivia Short added 10.

Mariah Wyatt pulled down 10 rebounds while Wagner added eight.

Lady Knights fall to Mac Southwood’s girls basketball team suffered a 36-32 loss to Maconaquah Tuesday night to fall to 4-14 on the season.

Maconaquah jumped out to a 15-8 lead by the end of the first quarter, and led 21-12 at the half.

MaKenna Pace led the Knights with 13 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Squires top Smith Academy Manchester’s boys basketball team defeated Smith Academy 67-25 Tuesday night to improve to 6-6 on the season.

The Squires jumped out to a 17-4 lead by the end of the first quarter, led 25-15 at the half, then outscored Smith 23-4 in the third quarter to put the win away.

Weston Hamby led Manchester with 12 points and four steals in the victory.

Thane Creager, Austin Underwood and Kreeden Krull each added eight points in the win.

Lady Squires top FW Blackhawk Manchester’s girls basketball team defeated Fort Wayne Blackhawk 41-30 on the road.

The Lady Squires outscored Blackhawk 17-10 in the fourth quarter to blow open what was a close game.

Manchester also hit 10 of its final 12 free throw attempts to seal the win.

Eva Bazzoni led the Lady Squires with 14 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Apache swimmers fall The Wabash boys swimming team suffered a 131-33 loss to host Columbia City Tuesday night.

Many swimmers posted season-best times in the loss.

Jon Maiztegui took 36 seconds off of his 500 freestyle time and four seconds off of his 100 breaststroke time.

Mason Hyslop knocked nine seconds off of his 100 backstroke time, and Peyton Sluss took one second off of both his 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke times.

Kyle Thomas rounded out the leaders, taking three seconds off of his 200 individual medley time.

Lady Apache swimmers fall The Wabash girls swimming team was defeated by host Columbia City 137-32 Tuesday night.

Becca Bruss broke the school record in the 200 individual medley.

Many swimmers posted season-best times in the loss.

Isabelle Robinson took eight seconds off of her 100 freestyle time, and one second off of her 50 freestyle time.

Evelynn Gray knocked off two seconds from her 200 freestyle time.

Leigha Boggs posted a time that was one second faster than her previous best in the 100 breaststroke.

Norse wrestlers top Triton Northfield’s wrestling team defeated Triton 33-22 in its last match of the season.

Trevor Burnworth pinned his opponent, while Seth Forsyth, Dakota France, Jaydan Goshert and Logan Cox won by forfeit.

Micah Higgins ended the meet with an exciting overtime match that went to the final period. Higgins earned an escape to win by one point.

Emma West, first row middle, will attend and play softball at Taylor University in Upland starting this fall. Pictured are, front, l-r, Melissa West (mother), Emma West, Adam West (father); back, MHS head softball coach Brittany Holmes, Hadley West, Ainsley West, Taylor University head softball coach Erin Kotlarz. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Manchester’s West signs to play softball at Taylor

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — Emma West has been playing softball for as long as she can remember.

The Squire senior will continue to make memories on the diamond for the next four years, signing with Taylor University in Upland to play softball.

“I chose Taylor because of the team and the atmosphere,” West said. “I love the campus and everything about the School. I like that it’s a small school and campus.”

West said she began looking at colleges as early as her freshman year of high school, including schools at the Division I level all the way to Division III. She chose an NAIA school, and is looking forward to continuing softball at Taylor.

“The girls are all super welcoming, especially the first overnight trip there,” West said. “They acted like they wanted me there. When coach (Erin Kotlarz) became head coach, I was dead set on Taylor.”

Kotlarz was an assistant coach last season at Taylor and is in her first season running the program.

She said she is excited to have West join her squad.

“Emma is so great,” Kotlarz said. “When I was recruiting last summer, she was the first kid I had my eye on, so it’s cool that she’s now committed to come to Taylor.

“Her knowledge of the game is one of the first things I noticed, and just talking with her his unbelievable.

I’m so excited to have her.”

West’s high school coach Brittany Holmes isn’t ready to get rid of West just yet as they prepare for

the 2019 Squire season, but it happy for her senior player.

“I’m just really proud of her,” Holmes said. “She is such a big part of our team, and I know she’ll do well at Taylor.”

West hopes to help Manchester to a third Three Rivers Conference title in the past four seasons.

“We’ve had a lot of success over the past few years, which has been amazing,” she said. “I hope to grow as a leader on the field this year and just help younger teammates grow as player.”

Finally, West said Taylor is special to her because of her faith.

“I definitely wanted a faith-based Christian college that will help me stay true to what I believe, and that also went into my choosing going to Taylor.”

West is the daughter of Adam and Melissa West.

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Janet Gordon (left) and Sean Helfin manned the Zahm Trailer Sales booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the POET Biorefining booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show are (from left) Jill Dirksen, Brad Ellerbrock, Brandon LaShure and Julie Bridgman.

Mutton Power Equipment had many pieces of equipment on display at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Working at the CountryMark booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) Tim Deardorff, Gary Barnett, Scott Hilliard and Brant Benson.

Jerry Ehle (left) and Dennis Bennett (right) wait to greet people while Robert Mishler (center) talks with a client on the telephone at the Schrader Real Estate & Auction booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Ryan Martin (left) and Karen Burgan pass out signs at the Louis Dreyfus Company booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Chad Grigsby (left) and Dave McVicker staffed the Morton Buildings booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Cort Christy manned the T.A.S. Grain Handling booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Jack Cripe greeted visitors to the Pacemaker Post Frame Buildings booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Trevor Martens, Bruce Shanks and Christopher Maroney (not pictured) staffed the First Farmers Bank & Trust and SCI Lease booths at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. SCI Lease is a division of First Farmers.

Gary Devore staffed the FarmChem booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Visitors check out various offerings at the C.F.C. Distributors booth.

Chad Ealing (from left), Troy McKillip and Todd McKillip (right) prepare to help visitor Scott Pursifull at the AgVenture McKillip Seed booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

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Neil Metzger (left) and Jeff Dammeier show off some of the offerings Eel River Steelworks has at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

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Erin Small (front row, from left), Kevin Killen, Jason Dawes, Scott Schrader (back row, from left), Joe Thompson, Luke Rumple and Kevin Jackson were on hand to help visitors to the Thorne Insurance booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show..

Jaret Wicker awaits visitors at the Halderman Farm Management & Real Estate Services booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Luke Rinkenberger (from left) Shawn Gearhart and Steve Herman chat in the Troxel Equipment booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. Rinkenberger and Herman are from Troxel, while Gearhart is from Brock Manufacturing.

Jared Thiry (left) and Steven Raber staff the Ramco Metal Roofing and Post Frame Buildings booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the Manchester Farm Center booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) Trent Hoppes, Randy Grossman, Tim Paston and Lewis Ozenbaugh.

Waiting to greet guests at the Beacon Credit Union booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were (from left) Joe Vogel, Kate Miller and Bec Wicker.

Staff members at Asgrow/Dekalb chat with visitors to the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

AgroChem, a longtime participant at the Fort Wayne Farm Show had several large pieces of equipment on display.

Ag Plus and Synergy Feeds offered a hospitality room for guests at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Greeting visitors to the Dairyland Seed booth were Troy Baer (from left), Ron Harter, Rod King and Bob Purlee.

Rainelle Metzger and Brent Ruckman chat with visitors at the Metzger Property Services booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Brittany Dietzer, Jenny Buchan and Keith Muhlenkamp prepare to greet visitors to the First Merchants Bank booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

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Winners announced in 92 County Art Show Burton, “Burning Through” 2nd Place: Steve Creighton, “Foley Vase With Melon” 3rd Place: Susan Ring, “Sunset Sparklers” Drawing: 1st Place: Cherie Droege, “Moon Dance” 2nd Place: Susan Wenger, “Drama Queen” 3rd Place: Mary Amador, “Thorns in the Memory” Other Art Forms: 1st Place: William Davis, “Twisted” 2nd Place: Curtis Delk Rose, “Remembering the Dawn Treader” 3rd Place: Kate Perez, “Silver Leaves” Honorable Mentions: Tana Bondar, “Golden Splendor” Cherie Droege, “Just Waiting” Linda SissacBurden, “Crystal Memory” Marilyn Kruger, “A Taste for Meat” Susan Ring, “A Bouquet for You” Joy Groninger, “Bonanza” Artwork may be purchased at the Box Office Monday-Friday from 8 am - 5 pm.

Please note that seven percent sales tax will be added to your bill.

Honeywell Center accepts several methods of payment, including check, cash or charge.

Checks should be made payable to the Honeywell Center.

Entries in the 92 County Art Show are on display in the Honeywell Center’s Clark Gallery. Photo provided Artwork may not be removed from the gallery prior to the completion of the exhibit.

A public reception for the 92 County Art Show will take place on Monday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. Those interested in attending may RSVP by calling (260) 274-1457 or online at https://www.honeyw e l l c e n t e r. o r g / 9 2 county-art-show.

The 92 County Art Show is just one way that the Clark Gallery supports the visual arts. The Clark Gallery hosts more than ten exhibits per year and features students, amateurs, and professionals. Exhibits include the Wabash County

Bridal show coming to Honeywell

The Honeywell Center welcomes the Northeast Indiana Premier Bridal Spectacular on Sun., Feb. 17, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person. This event is sponsored locally

by Ellen’s Dress and Bridal Boutique.

The Bridal Spectacular will exhibit Wabash area bridal vendors, such as bakeries, wedding photographers, florists, and bridal dress shops. This event will provide soon-to-be brides in and around the area an opportunity to discover the wedding resources that are available to help them plan for that ‘special day’.

Tickets for the Northeast Indiana

Premier Bridal Spectacular, which cost $5, may be purchased at the

H o n e y w e l l Foundation Box Office, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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through Friday, by calling 260-563-1102, or online at www.honeywellcenter.org.

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Schools, Themed Art Competition, and Wabash Art Guild.

Because the Gallery encompasses the semicircle of the Honeywell Center Porter Lobby,

Michele Hughes, Clark Gallery Coordinator at mhughes@honeywellfoundation.org or by contacting the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-563-1102.

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Ms. Anderson is currently the Director of Visual Arts at Arts Place. She earned the following degrees: a BA with an emphasis in ceramics at the University of California in Pennsylvania, a BFA in ceramics from West Virginia University, and a MFA Degree in ceramics at Wichita State University. She has taught at the Indianapolis Art Center for 13 years, and has taught foundation classes in the Art Department at Ball State University for 11 years. Ms. Anderson is a recipient of the Indiana Individual Artist Grant. Other notable awards include Best in Show at the 2017 Arts Depot Theme Exhibition “Dreams” in Union City, Indiana; first prize in the Professional Division of the 2013 Minnetrista’s Cultural Center Annual Art Show in Muncie, Indiana; and she was a Niche Awards finalist for Niche Magazine in 2012.

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by Bob Gillespie.

A total of 85 entries were accepted out of the 124 works of art that were submitted by 47 artists for this competition. The judges this year were Jim Adams of North Manchester and Kim Anderson of Hartford City.

James R. C. Adams retired in 2008 after 51 years of teaching on the Manchester University art faculty.

In 2002, he was honored nationwide as the U.S. Professor of the Year for baccalaureate colleges, and he has received numerous awards for art restoration.

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Grow Wabash County receives IEDC grant Grow Wabash County has received a $195,000 grant from the Indiana Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation (IEDC) to support entrepreneurship programs like Innovate @ INGUARD in Wabash County in partnership with Wabash City Schools, INGUARD and others.

“The team at Innovate @ INGUARD has been working to provide a

robust suite of services to entrepreneurs in Wabash County and Northeast Indiana,” said Keith Gillenwater, president & CEO of Grow Wabash County and a partner at Innovate @ INGUARD.“We’veput together a multipronged approach to identify entrepreneurs of all ages and support them at whatever stage of business they are in.”

Grant funds will be used with regional stakeholders to initially implement primary and secondary entrepreneurship education at Wabash City Schools (WCS) through the INCubatoredu by Uncharted Learning c u r r i c u l u m .

Additionally, the funds will support Business in a Box starter kits to select entrepreneurs, expand the CO.STARTERS entrepreneurial support program,purchaseof a 3-D printer for prototyping for engineering and design applications, and create a local pitch competition to help prepare participants from

area schools for the Innovate WithIN pitch competition.

“As a founding partner of the Innovate @ INGUARD program, we are thrilled that the IEDC has recognized our program and our community as being a valuable resource to help develop and support entrepreneurial ventures in Northeast Indiana” said Parker Beauchamp, CEO of INGUARD. “Being the first electrically lightedcityintheworld,the birthplace of the H o n e y w e l l Corporation, and the home of Ford Meter Box we know starting things is a part of our community’s genetics and some organization of them seemed like the obvious next step.”

A major component of the grant is the Uncharted Learning curriculum at WCS. This program aims to implement entrepreneurship programming from elementary education to high school by teaching students different principles of entrepreneurship at age-

appropriate levels.

“To continue cultivating Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, we’re committed to increasing our support and resources to entrepreneurs while encouraging students to develop innovative ideas from an early age through programs like Innovate WithIN,” said Aaron Vigil-Martinez, vice president of small business and entrepreneurship at the IEDC. “We’re excited to support Grow Wabash County, INGUARD, and Wabash City Schools as they continue to foster an innovation-focused environment in northeast Indiana and help instill an entrepreneurial spirit among our leaders of tomorrow.”

As part of the program, Wabash City Schoolswilllaunchan after-school entrepreneurship club called FreshINCedu at O.J. N e i g h b o r s Elementary. Wabash Middle School will also enroll all eighth graders in a nine-week introduction to entre-

preneurship course through MxINCedu.

Finally, Wabash High School will enroll 15 students in the INCubatoredu program, where they will be presented with a community problem and tasked with developing a product, learning how to market the product and then pitching it to a group of local investors. All groups will also be required to submit a pitch proposal to Innovate WithIN™, which are due by Feb. 6.

“Wabash City Schools prides itself on offering a relevant education for its students,” said Jason C a l l a h a n , Superintendent of WCS. “No class provides relevance like INCubatoredu. Once students understand that they have a real opportunity to create an authentic business beyond class, their engagement level is off the charts. We believe this program will not only teach students an entrepreneurial mindset, we believe it has the potential to develop and retain local talent and to drive local economic development efforts.”

About Grow Wabash County

Grow Wabash County (legal name Wabash County Business Alliance Inc.) is a not-for-profit corporation that spearheads economic and community development efforts in Wabash County, Indiana.

GWC is designed around five pillars of service assisting business development needs, promoting livability, fostering entrepreneurship, supporting workforce development, and offering programming and investor services.

GWC was formed with the merger of the EDG of Wabash County and Wabash County Chamber of Commerce in July 2017. For more information about GWC, please visit w w w. g r ow w a b a s h county.com or call us at 260.563.5258

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DNR to host gypsy moth meeting

By The Paper staff The DNR’s Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology is hosting several public meetings to discuss proposed gypsy moth treatments. Gypsy moth is an invasive insect that can cause tree defoliation and tree mortality.

One such meeting took place Jan. 15 in North Manchester. A similar meeting will take place at 6 p.m.

Jan. 24 at the Rochester branch of the Fulton County Public Library.

The presence of the invasive gypsy moth insect, problems associated with infestations, and methods for dealing with the insect will be discussed.

While open to anyone, the meetings will be geared toward residents in specific sites which have been identified as having infestations. Maps of infested areas can be viewed at gypsymoth.IN.gov.

At the meetings,

personnel from the Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology will propose options for treatment. The representatives will welcome questions and comments.

Written comments may be submitted to Department of Natural Resources, Attn: Gypsy Moth, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology, 402 W. Washington St., Room W290, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, or emailed to: DEPP@dnr.IN.go v. Comments may be submitted until Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Options for dealing with gypsy moth that will be discussed in detail include: - Taking no action, - Using mass trapping, which involves setting a large number of traps in a concentrated area to capture male gypsy moths before they have a chance to locate and mate with females, or - Using biological control, which

involves the aerial application of the naturally occurring bacteria Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki), which eliminates gypsy moth larvae, or - Using mating disruption, which involves the aerial application of the gypsy moth mating pheromone (or scent) that confuses male gypsy moths and prevents mating, or - Using integrated pest management, which involves the combined use of the above options.

Those unable to attend one of the public meetings may view the meeting’s PowerPoint presentation, a series of question-and-answer documents, as well as maps of the exact sites of concern and further information at gypsymoth.IN.gov.

For more information, call 1-866-NOEXOTIC (663-9684) or call the local county extension office at 1888-EXT-INFO (1-888398-4636).

Salamonie reschedules Winter’s Night event From the DNR Enjoy a relaxing night meeting and painting owls at Salamonie’s Silence of a Winter’s Night event at Salamonie Lake’s Interpretive Center on Jan. 25.

This event is being rescheduled from Jan. 19 due to high winds forecasted for that night.

The event will run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and includes a bowl of chili and a brownie and ice cream dessert. Guests can also meet the owls at Salamonie Raptor Center and paint a silent winter’s night scene – complete with owl – on canvas instructed by artist Erica Tyson.

The evening will

conclude with an owl prowl where guests can hopefully see and hear some of the local owls in their natural habitat.

Cost is $20 per person for ages 12 and up.

Advanced registration is required because limited seating is available.

For more information or to register, call 260-468-2127.

Kiwanis plan annual Pancake Day The Wabash Kiwanis Club will host its annual Pancake Day from 6 a.m.

– 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 9, at the Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill St.

Tickets will be available from Wabash Kiwanis Club members.

Ticket prices are $7 in advance and $8 at the door for adults; $4 in advance and $5 at the door for children ages 6-12; and free for

children 5 years and younger. Those who have questions can contact Club President-elect Eric Seaman at eseaman@honeywellfoundation.org or contact the Club on Facebook.

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Sorority meets at Huntington library Article provided The Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International met on Nov. 3, 2018, at the Huntington County Library. This chapter includes members from Grant, Huntington. Wabash and Whitley counties.

T h i r t y - t w o members were present.

President Sue Corbin welcomed the members and thanked the Hostess Committee, which included: chairman Barbara Buroker, Ann Ambler, Karen Kinney, Joyle Allen and Carol Herzog.

Opening thoughts were given by Jadean Barnes and prayer was offered by Carol Herzog.

The members sat at tables decorated for Christmas and had a breakfast prepared by the Huntington chapter members, while listening to the program “White

House Christmas O r n a m e n t s , ” presented by Janet Vesa.

In 1981, the White House released its first White House C h r i s t m a s Ornament, which depicted a copper weather vane inspired by those atop many historic American buildings.

Vesa started collecting the ornaments in the mid 1980s, and now has 30 in her collection. She showed her ornaments, as well as enlarged pictures of them on the screen, and shared many interesting facts about them.

Following a short break, Sue Corbin called the business meeting to order. The minutes of the September meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved.

A “thank you” letter was received from DKG for the chapter’s scholarship donation in memory of Wayne

Reese. The Fine and Scholarship boxes were passed, and Karen Kinney reviewed the boxes and their history.

Cards were provided for the members to sign for Mary Martha Scott, Darlene Trusty and Barbara Spaulding.

Reports from the following committees were given: M e m b e r s h i p, Legislative, Cheer, Professional Affairs, Scrapbook, and Standing Rules.

Announcements of upcoming events included: Alpha Epsilon State Conference, April 26-

28, 2019 in Lawrenceburg, and the Fall Arts Retreat on Nov. 15-16, at Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.

The Closing Thought was given by Karen Bandelier.

The meeting was adjourned by the members singing the Delta Kappa Gamma song.

The next meeting will be at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 at Grace Lutheran Church in Columbia City.

Members attending from Wabash County were: Susan Keefer, Nancy Kolb, Brenda Landis and Judy Ward.

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The Roann United Methodist Women met in the church Fellowship Hall with Connie Doud and Nancy Cussen serving as co-hostesses.

Winter snowmen was the theme for the evening.

Everyone repeated the purpose of the United Methodist Women. Roll call was answered by telling of a “Winter Fun Memory.” The secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved.

Devotions were given by Kathie Grandstaff, telling the legend of the snowman and giving each member a winter snowman.

Under old business, the newly renovated kitchen was discussed. A few finishing touches and the project will be complete.

Thanks was given to all those who helped with the church Christmas party.

Under new business, plans are being made to have a soup and sandwich lunch on Feb. 24. The public will be invited and all the proceeds will be used to benefit Paxton Wright. The lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The date of March 23 was set for the yearly chicken noodle dinner. Connie Doud and Sally Robbins will serve as co-chairs.

Time was spent making plans for the 2019 Methodist Women’s Year.

Nancy Cussen gave a lesson on the history of the snowman.

History shows that in 1494 Michelangelo was commissioned to sculpt a snowman.

Later in Switzerland they celebrated the snowman for the ending of winter.

In 1913, Gene Autry made famous the favorite song, “Frosty the Snowman.” Snow is mentioned 23 times in the bible.

Without a doubt, the legend of Frosty, the jolly, happy snowman who came to life when the children placed an old silk hat on his head is the most popular of all

stories about the snowman.

There are other legends about these popular winter visitors who come briefly and then melt away, but here’s one of my favorites: While playing outside after a beautiful winter storm, a young boy wandered too far from home and lost his way back.

Eventually he stumbled upon the old country church where his family attended services each week.

Standing silently in front of the building was a large snowman.

He seemed to be just waiting to help the scared and lonely lad.

As the boy stood there staring at his new friend, he thought about the warm, protective love of God as he looked at the scarf around the snowman’s neck. But it was the twig arms spread wide open that made him cry. He knew that God’s arm of love and forgiveness are always open to all who come to Him. Once he saw the snowman in front of the old church, the boy knew he could find his way home.

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PLEASE ADD Caleb Coffman to your prayer list. He was injured in a snowboarding accident.

A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY wish goes out to Virginia Bozarth. She turned 96 years young on Jan. 18.

C E L E B R AT I N G AN anniversary this week is Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Blackburn, Jan. 20.

BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Troy Baer, Emily Dillon, Julie Coffman, John Lynn, Andrea Schuler, Lauren McWhirt, Jan. 16; Earlene Nordman, Gracie Mae Dale, Linda McBride, Virginia Bozarth, Jan. 18; Sawyer Stuper, Dale Tilman, Julie Rensberger; Kayden Kerr, Jan 20; Sandy Morris, Brett Donaldson, J.P. Schuler, Jan. 21.

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Southwood second quarter honor roll announced Article provided Southwood Jr/Sr High School officials have announced honor roll lists for the second quarter of the 2018-2019 school year.

All A High Honor Roll Grade 7: Emma Adams, Audrey Amos, Ashley Benavidez, Casey Boardman, Randall Boone, Ethan Burkholder, Liliauna Combs, Madis-

Anne Culver, Derek Deeter, Jaret Denney, Allie Haecker, Ethan Lochard, Libee Price, Micah Smith, Shyanne Stout, Carley Whitesel, Will Winer Grade 8: Elise Adams, Zebadiah Herring, Bryn Mealy, Micah Pence, Katelyn Ranck, Aleia Sweet, Dakota Wilson, Alaina Winer, Makenna Younce Grade 9: Joseph Bland, Beau Kendall, Haley Lanning, Trista Roser, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel, Bailey Wyatt Grade 10: Maggie Ball, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Braden Sweet,

Breklynne Swisher Grade 11: Payton Deeter, Jackson Simons, Daisy Sparks Grade 12: Kelsey Burnham, Leshley Lopez Martinez, Hannah Miller, Makenna Norman, Ben Roudebush, Kloe Smith, Adam Spaulding, Luke Winer

All A/B Honor Roll Grade 7: Macy Barney, Carrie Collins, Kylie Finton, Jenna France, Abigail Guyer, Blayne Hamilton, Abigail Holmes, Hayden Jones, Ryan McGouldrick, Bailey

Miller, Kinsley Miller, Kalen Parke, Luke Pershing, Mya Richardson, Bryce Rigney, Drew Shoemaker, Graceland Swain, Noah Veals, Izabielle Wagoner, Caleb Wyatt Grade 8: Karson Baldwin, Tobias Cummins, Ella Haupert, Allianah Lopez, Meredith Norman, Drayson Pace, Christopher Rasmussen, Lyndzy Silvers, Kyle Smith, Dylan Stout, Isaiah Sutton, Cole Winer, Braxton Worthington Grade 9: Skylar Amos, Morgan Brock, Jarrett Craft, Mya Denney,

Madison Hipskind, Maddison Hunter, Makenlie Lambert, Stephen Madaris, Kaden Meredith, Marissa Metzger, Haley Robberts, Reese Shepherd, Ashley Smith, Brayden Smith, Ashton Steele, Bryce Wyatt Grade 10: Logan Barley, Taylor Barnett, Mariah Brown, Skyler Claussen, Aaliyah Douglass, Jacob Figert, Adam Getz, Natalie Haycraft, Kyla Jacobs, Gracen Kelley, Isaac King, Homero Lopez Martinez, Erin McGouldrick, Shantel Reecer-Crabtree, Carson Rich, Zachary Roudebush,

Alyzabeth Smith, Elijah Sutton, Madelyn Turner, Mason Yentes Grade 11: Teri Beachler, Skylar Burnsworth, Dillion Filip, Alexis Finney, Carson Heath, Isaac Holloway, Paige Hyden, Shyla Judy, Kayla Mays, Bailee Miltenberger, Shayleigh Moorman, Weslee Nelson, Makenna Pace, Jaykumar Patel, Kirsten Pecsenye, Tyler Proffitt, Anne Ridgeway, Dannae Shaw, Clara Snyder, Allison Steele, Sierra Stout, Laney Temple, Tabitha Thomas, Riley Whitesel, Grant Whitham

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Jim Crow Museum founder to speak Schoening re-elected as City Council president at Manchester University Jan 31

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Dr. David Pilgrim, founder and curator of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University, will speak at Manchester University on holding difficult conversations about race, using lessons from the museum.

The museum in Big Rapids, Mich., ha the nation’s largest collection of racist artifacts.

The presentation is 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Cordier Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the public.

On Feb. 1, 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to an overflow audience at the campus of what was then Manchester College in rural Indiana. What no one would have predicted then was that this was to be King’s last campus address before his death.

Manchester marks the occasion each year with a keynote address for the MLK

Eric Schoening was re-elected president of the Wabash City Council on Monday, Jan. 14, during the council’s first meeting of 2019.

Schoening bested a field of three candidates, getting votes from himself and council members Doug Adams and Bonnie Corn.

Mitch Figert and Bryan Dillon, who were nominated by Bob Greene and Marc Remembrance and Rededication Ceremony.

Pilgrim is one of the country’s leading experts on issues relating to multiculturalism, diversity and race relations. He is best known for the museum, a 12,000piece collection of racist artifacts that is used to educate, teach tolerance and promote social justice.

Pilgrim is the a u t h o r of “Understanding J i m Crow” and “Watermel ons, Nooses, and Straight Razors.” He

currently serves as vice president for Diversity and Inclusion at Ferris State.

He has been interviewed by National P u b l i c Radio, Time magazine, the British Broadcasting Corporation, and dozens of newspapers, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.

Pilgrim is an applied sociologist with a doctorate from

The Ohio State University. In 2004, he produced the documentary Jim Crow’s Museum to explain his approach to battling racism.

The presentation at Manchester is sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, with support from the Ira W. and Mable Winger M o o m a w Lectureship/Semina r Fund and the MU Peace Studies Institute. The speech is part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series.

Shelly, respectively, each received two votes – their own and that of the person who nominated them.

The council president serves as a liaison between the board and Mayor Scott Long. The president also serves as mayor pro temp, filling in at various events when the mayor is unavailable.

“This past year, like all new things, you have an opportunity to learn,” Schoening said after the vote.

“I’ve learned a lot about our city and about the people in

our community.”

Before the council meeting, the city’s Board of Finance – which is comprised of the council members – met.

Figert was elected president of the Board of Finance, while Schoening was elected board secretary.

The board also voted to reinvest slightly more than $186 from five City of Wabash checks that were written but never cashed at least two years ago.

INDOT begins 2019 Paint the Plow campaign

By The Paper staff The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the kick off of its 2019 Paint the Plow campaign, a community outreach program designed to promote safety and awareness of INDOT’s winter operations all year long.

Each INDOT District invites art classes/programs from middle and high schools to paint an INDOT snow plow blade with original

artwork to represent their school.

Applications and additional program details can be found here: painttheplow.in dot.in.gov.

In addition to being seen in full service during the winter weather months, the blades may be used at events within the school’s community to enhance public awareness, promote safety and foster greater appreciation of both INDOT and the school’s art program.

Paint the Plow is open to all middle schools, high schools and career-technical schools across the state. Only students who are currently enrolled in the applicant school may participate in the creation, execution and completion of the art project.

For more information or questions about the Paint the Plow campaign, visit painttheplow.ind ot.in.gov to find the contact information for your District.

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