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Weekend accident claims two lives Area teen succumbs to injuries received in March 13 crash

By The Paper staff The Indiana State Police is investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred late Saturday night, March 19, and claimed the lives of two Grand County women. Meanwhile, a Huntington teenager, Connor Lynch, who was injured in a March 13 accident in Wabash County, has died from his injuries, Sheriff Bob Land reported

The accident, on State Road 15, one-half mile north of County Road 900 S, occurred at approximately 10 p.m. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police: Trooper Michael Biggs reported that a 2006 Toyota SUV driven by Emily J. Bowyer, 27, of Wabash County, was traveling north on State Road 15 when for an unknown reason, it traveled left of center. Bowyer’s vehicle struck a southbound

2015 Lexus SUV head-on. As a result of the crash, passenger Barbara J. Dryer, 69, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Lexus, Phillip E. Stephenson, 70, and another passenger, Sharon K. Stephenson, 67, were transported to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Stephenson died from her injuries early Sunday morning. (continued on page 12)

Vietnam vets receive honor By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

LAKETON – Vietnam veterans from around the area were honored Friday morning during a veterans town hall meeting at The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce honored the Curless family on Tuesday, March 15, as the 2015 Farm Family of the Year. Following the award banquet, the Curless family posed for a photo with Chamber members and the Salute to Agriculture Board. Those posing for the photo include (front row, from left) Curt Campbell, Kim Pinkerton, Toni Benysh, Jeannette Renbarger, Anne Curless, Brenda Curless Burkholder, Debbie Curless, Randy Curless, Howard Halderman, Jay Vanderburg, (back row, from left) David Smith, Larry Curless, Todd Reyburn, Tom Holloway, Kayla Oyler Nolan Holloway and keynote speaker Robbie Hummel. Photo by Emma Rausch

Curless family honored at Salute to Agriculture By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce honored the Randy and Larry Curless family on Tuesday, March 15, as the 2015 Farm Family of the Year. The family was honored at the sixth annual Salute to Agriculture, an event that commemorates achievements in agriculture both locally and globally. In today’s agriculture, a farming operation is like a manufacturing facility,” according to Howard Halderman, event emcee. “They’re a multi-million dollar operation and they operate like some of these manufacturing facilities you drove by coming out here this evening,” he told the audience Tuesday night. In recognition of National Agriculture Day, Halderman cited agricultural facts and how it’s important to all communities.

“Agriculture contributes $44.1 billion to Indiana’s economy, creates 190,000 jobs,” Halderman told the audience. “I know in Wabash we’re pretty excited if we get an employer that brings 100 or 200 jobs. Agriculture is 190,000 and I can tell you if you added up the whole farm operations in the county, we’d be up (in jobs).” In 1902, a U.S. farmer fed 19 people, he continued. “So we’ve got around 130 people here tonight. Nineteen of you one farmer would have fed in 1902,” he said. “In 1970, the U.S. farmer fed 26 people, so that 37 percent increase over a long period of time. Today, one U.S. farmer feeds 155 people, more than the people we have in this room, and that’s over the last, basically, 43 years. A 496 percent increase in the last 43 years. “That’s a testimony of the technology in agri(continued on page 11)

Related story Page 24 the Laketon American Legion Post. Michael Stephens, director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Indianapolis Regional Office, presented about 30 veter(continued on page 12)

VA official Michael Stephens presents a lapel pin to Vietnam veteran Jeff Brooks. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Election Board tests county voting machines By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Election Board met on Friday, March 18, to check out the voting system to be used in the May 3 Primary Election. Board members Mary Brane, Betty Hamlin and County Clerk Elaine Martin, along with Deputy Clerk Teresa Ehret, cast a variety of ballots on machines set up in the clerk’s office at the Wabash Judicial Annex. The test is necessary prior to the election to make sure the machine and vote-recording sys(continued on page 12)

Election Board member Betty Hamlin tests the voting machine with thehelp of County Clerk Elaine Martin. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Ivy Tech names apprenticeship coordinator By The Paper staff Stephen Waddel, a card-carrying journeyman electrician who served his skilled

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advising for the apprentices, coordinate adjunct faculty teaching in the program, and work with industry to develop technical training programs and apprenticeship programs registered with the Department of Labor Bureau of Apprenticeship Training. Waddel has worked with at least two companies in Wabash already, according to Pam Guthrie, executive director of the Ivy Tech campus in Wabash. “The opportunity to become a journeyman

electrician enriched my work life and increased my earning potential,” Waddel said, “and my passion now is to encourage others to experience these same benefits. I’m very excited to have this opportunity to work with the industry and apprentices of Ivy Tech Kokomo Region.” Prior to becoming an electrician, Waddel worked as a precision measurement calibration technician in the aviation field while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years. After becoming a journeyman electri-

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the new Wabash License Branch help customers on Tuesday, March 15, the first day it opened in its new location, 1679 N. Cass St., Wabash. The new license branch location is easily identifiable by the highwayfacing BMV seal on the building and now allows for more convenient and available customer parking. This new location also has Automated Testing Terminals that offer a more efficient way of taking the Knowledge Test. The bureau had to move from its East Market Street location because of the Rock City Lofts project which is part of the city’s Stellar Community Grant. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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City honors retiring police chief By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Retired Wabash Police Chief Larry Schnepp was honored Monday night, March 14, during the Wabash City Council meeting. Mayor Scott Long presented Schnepp with a plaque marking his service to the city. Schnepp’s retirement took effect March 1. “I want to congratulate you for your retirement,” Long told Schnepp. “We appreciate what you’ve done for the city of Wabash over the years.” Matt Bruss, who became Chief of Police after Schnepp’s retirement, also praised him. “I told him personally, and I’ll say it publicly, that I couldn’t thank him enough for giving me the opportunity to be his assistant,” Bruss said. “It’s hard to put into words how much I’ve learned from him and a whole lot of knowledge about that department and how it runs walked out the door when he left.” A 1974 Northfield

Retired Wabash Police Chief Larry Schnepp (left) listens as Mayor Scott Long congratulates him on his retirement and thanks him for his service to the city. Photo by Joseph Slacian High School graduate, ed to the rank of equipment. This led Schnepp joined the major in 2004 and in to the construction of 2014, the garage that housWabash City Police February Department on Oct. Schnepp was appoint- es the police cars. 14, 1978, under Chief ed to Chief of Police The cars are kept out Jerry Mullett and under Mayor Robert of the weather including the harsh winter Mayor Michael Vanlandingham. Officers Davis. Schnepp attended elements. Indiana Law are now able to park Schnepp acquired the police cars numerous hours in Enforcement Chief of their training such as Police School, and inside a garage and I D A C S / N C I C , was instrumental in enter and exit the A c c i d e n t getting the Wabash department without Police walking through the R e c o n s t r u c t i o n , City their snow and ice. Juvenile Drug Department Schnepp also updatTraining, and the own police radio freed the department annual mandated quency. hours. Schnepp was pas- handguns in 2015. During his tenure He worked all three sionate about buildshifts for his first 25 ing and maintaining at the department he years. He was promot- the police cars and worked for seven

Mayor Scott Long (right) gives the oath of office to Probationary Patrolman Andy Johnson. Photo by Joseph Slacian police chiefs and degree in law enforce- than 10 years experiseven mayors. Chief ment from Vincennes ence working as a Schnepp noted that University and gradu- police officer. He and the equipment that is ated in the Indiana his wife, Kari, have used today in law Law Enforcement three children and enforcement is Academy class 06-165. live in Wabash incredible compared Johnson has more County. to what he used in 1978. “I just want to say thanks to the City of Wabash and the administration,” Schnepp said. “I appreciate everything they’ve done. Now I know why people say the time goes fast, because it does.” In another matter, Long gave the oath of office to Probationary Patrolman Andy Johnson. A 2001 Northfield High School graduate, Johnson holds an A.S.

Chair Affair to be dedicated to late supporter By The Paper staff The 2016 Chair Affair will be dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Koehler. Koehler was a supporter of the event who was killed in a car accident last November. “We are going to miss her creations and want to do this to honor her and her dedication to teaching and children,” Chair Affair co-chair Chris Benson said in a news release. Koehler was a retired schoolteacher and owner of Mrs. K’s Tutoring at the time of her death. Event organizers have spoken with Koehler’s son and he told them any charity involving education and children would be what she would have wanted to benefit from the event. The 2016 charities will be Blessings in a Backpack and The Active Teachers Grant Fund, in association with the Retired Teachers Association. Blessings in a

Backpack provides a backpack filled with food for a child in need to take home on the weekend. The Active Teachers Grant Fund allows teachers to apply for a grant to purchase things for their classroom that are not in the budget. The 2016 Chair Affair will be Aug. 20, in conjunction with

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Parkview Wabash awards seven grants By The Paper staff

Parkview Wabash Hospital recently awarded grants to seven Wabash County organizations that share the hospital’s mission of improving health and well-being in the community. It is the first time Parkview Wabash has awarded such grants, which are part of P a r k v i e w ’ s Community Health

I m p r o v e m e n t Program. The organizations that received funds and their projects include: 85 HOPE – The County’s free healthcare clinic for uninsured adults will use funds for the ongoing mission of medical services and supplies. Be Well Wabash County – Funds have purchased a tool to analyze body composition. The group will

then partner with Wabash Middle School to pilot a program in physical education classes to teach the connection between health seeking behaviors and overall wellness. E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County – EDG will use monies to promote economic development and increased marketing, which leads to additional business

prospects and jobs and, in turn, increased use of and need for healthcare services. The LIFE Center – Expectant parents who successfully complete a series of parenting skills classes will receive a free car seat thanks to the funds received. Living Well in Wabash County – Living Well will use its funds to help support the Wabash County

Public Transit program. Mental Health America of Wabash County –The group plans to use their grant to train two local professionals in “Mental Health First Aid.” One individual will be certified for adults, while other will be youth certified. The Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition – Wabash County stu-

dents in 2nd and 5th grade will benefit from the funds granted to the Tobacco Free Coalition as they will provide a Youth Prevention Program in those classrooms. “We are extremely pleased to be able to help fund such worthwhile programs that promote improved health and well-being in Wabash County,” Parkview Wabash

President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said. “We consider ourselves fortunate to partner with local organizations that are doing wonderful things to better our community.” The hospital funds its Community Health Improvement Program through a tithe of its net income. Applications for the 2017 grant cycle will be available in the fall.

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The 2015 Chair Affair raised $1,400 to benefit two local charities. Last year the event had 30 entries, which Herb and Garden Festival attendees observed and voted on. This year’s Chair Affair will be dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Koehler, who was a supporter of the even. All funds raised at this year’s event will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack and The Active Teachers Grant Fund. Photo by Emma Rausch will receive an award. honor Koehler’s mem- Koehler, but to have Last year’s event ory. fun seeing where had 30 entries and Letters have been their imagination raised $1,400 in the sent to all Wabash takes them. auction. County schools askFor more informaOrganizers hope to ing them to be a part tion or an entry form, surpass that amount of the event to not contact Benson, 260this year to help local only help the organi- 569-9391, or Sara youngsters and to zations and to honor Correll, 260-571-9949.

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First UMC request for new sign denied By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Following complaints from several neighbors of the Wabash First United Methodist Church, the Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals denied the church’s request to replace and update its current sign. The board, during its Thursday, March 17, meeting, unanimously rejected the church’s request to replace its main sign on North Cass Street with an LED light. In addition to replacing and upgrading the main sign, the church also had planned to remove two smaller signs on the property, attorney Joe Eddingfield told the board. The special exception was needed because the property is in a residential zone. The current sign is internally illuminated with a bubble exterior, Eddingfield reminded the board. “It’s rather outdated,” he said, adding that replacing it was to be a new, LED sign with digital messaging capabilities.

“This sign is intended to replace the current sign that is situated at the First United Methodist Church, 110 North Cass Street.” What prompted the decision to replace the sign, he noted, was the church would occasionally use sandwich boards to promote events at the church. “This being outside the ordinance, prompted a letter from your building department to be sent to the church back in August,” Eddingfield said. “At that time, the board of trustees at the church was in the process of considering upgrading the sign. We had some funding available to do so. “I met with Mr. ( B u i l d i n g Commissioner John) Stephens and promised that we wouldn’t use that sandwich board sign any further and ultimately work toward the process that brings us here today.” Being a digital sign, the message would be changeable from time to time. “This is not intended to be comparable to a sign you would see at a commercial property where you have constant

changes in messages,” Eddingfield said. “The sign would be utilized to promote the church; show the church’s name. It would also promote the Children’s First program that we have, the daycare center we have there. Then also to advertise, to message certain events the church would have from time to time.” The church was willing to follow any restrictions the board would impose on use of the sign, such as stopping the sign changes from dusk to dawn, keeping just the church’s name illuminated. The sign also would have low illumination, Eddingfield continued, noting “the lighting itself would be subtle in nature.” However, several neighbors were out in force to voice concerns about the planned sign. City Council member Bob Greene, who represents the city’s Third District, which includes the church, said he received several telephone calls from people on Cass Street “that are not in favor of this sign.” “Because it’s a residential area they don’t want the light shining in their

home,” he said. “They don’t want it commercialized, therefore they’re asking that this not be approved.” Neighbor Fran Whitmyre said she currently has three lights shining in her bedroom at night. “I love that church,” she said. “But let me tell you, if you’re going to spend money, do it on the playground. That playground is a disaster.” Eddingfield said plans are in the works to do just that. Whitmyre said she was also concerned that the church would be used frequently by outside groups for such things as proms. “Would you like that sign to be in your front yard?” she

Jennifer Bolinger has accepted an opportunity from the Indiana State FSA office to enter the (COT) County Office Training program. Bolinger has been employed by the Wabash FSA office since August 2012. She has mainly worked with Wabash county producers on farm program signup and eligibility issues. Her supervisor, Eric Armentrout, has been very pleased with the organizational skills she has brought to her program areas. Bolinger’s new assignment will begin in early April. She will train in various counties for one year, learning about other FSA programs and further developing

would set a precedent. “What’s next? Is St. B’s going to put up one?” he asked. “Then are we going to go on down and is the library going to put up one? Then the Moose needs one; then the Christian Church needs one; then the Presbyterian Church needs one. “Wabash is a big draw because of the architecture and so forth. The residential areas are not commercial areas.” Traffic on State Road 15 also is heavy, he noted. “I’d hate to see an incident where they’re distracted by

a sign they’re reading and there’s someone going across the street going to and from St. B’s or to and from the Methodist church and some incident happens because they’re reading the sign. That’s a state highway. I think we need to minimize distractions.” Eddingfield reiterated that the church doesn’t plan to advertise the way the likes of CVS and Walgreen’s do. The board rejected the request, 4-0. Board member Oren Wagner, a member of the church, abstained from voting.

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ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: On March 24, Don Reavis will give a presentation on hiking at the library. The talk will begin at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be about his experience hiking the Pacific Crest Trail with his son. In addition, DNR Interpretive Naturalist Laura Whiteleather, will be there to speak about hiking opportunities at Mississinewa and Salamonie Lakes. She will bring maps and brochures for trails as well as information about their volunteer workday at Salamonie on April 10 from 1 - 3 P.M. Anyone interested in learning more about both long and shorter hiking is invited to attend this free event. In honor of the library’s 100th year in the current Carnegie building, the library has released 3 historical publications for purchase. They are

Author pays visit: Author Don Reavis, pictured here with his wife, Sharla, held a book signing at the Roann Public Library on March 12 to introduce his newest books, “Halfway Home,” and the pictorial companion, “Pacific Crest Trail 2013.” Reavis will give a presentation on hiking at the Roann Library on March 24, beginning at 6:30 P.M., along with Laura Whiteleather, from the DNR. Photo by Joy Harber reprints of “Roann’s to do is go to Roann, on March 31 at Uncertain Years – 1899- h t t p : / / r o a n n i n . u s / 7 p.m. for the Farmer’s 1903,” by Bruce Click on Community Market. For more Mouser, Ph.D., and an Calendar to find out information please call expanded reprint of what is going on in the 765-998-2863. “The Mysterious Death community. For more ROANN ALUMNI: of Sarah Snearly – A information, please The Roann Alumni Murder Case That call Roann Town Hall banquet will be held at Rocked Roann in 1909,” at 765-833-2100. the Roann United by Library Director, ROANN EASTER Methodist Church on Joy Harber. The EGG HUNT will be Friday, April 15. library has also creat- held on March 26, at 10 Registration begins at ed a digitized collec- a,m. at the pull field. 5:30 with the meal at tion of 9 Roann High The hunt is open to 6:30 p.m. Cost for the School yearbooks; the children, ages 1 year to dinner and program is Ro-Annuals – 1954-1962, 5th grade. This free $12.50 or you wish to on CD. For more infor- event is sponsored by attend the program mation, call 765-833- the Roann Covered only for $2.50. The 5231. Bridge Lions Club. Roann Alumni is open ROBERT FERGUTHE ROANN to anyone who ever SON – Roann FARMER’S MAR- attended classes at C l e r k / T r e a s u r e r, KET: Jerry Nelson will Roann High School. reports that Roann hold an informational This year’s theme is now has a Community meeting at his house - “At the Sock Hop,” so Calendar. All you have 105 S. Arnold Street, bring your favorite LP

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album covers. Reservations may be sent to Janet Shawver, 403 Calvary Lane, Angola, IN 46703. Please make checks to Roann Alumni. For additional information please call Joe Krom at 574-892-5226. THE ROANN UNITED METHODIST Women met on March 9 in the home of Kathie Grandstaff. The Women voted to again sponsor a ball team in Roann this year. It will be in the name of the Roann United Methodist Church. Plans were made for the Mother’s Day dinner to be held in Wabash on May 11. Remembering members of the church will be the focus of the evening. Kathie Grandstaff presented a lesson about the legend of the dogwood tree.

Symbols of the crucifixion are found on the dogwood’s flower. Its four petals are arranged in the shape of the cross. The crimson dots on each petal’s edge represent each piercing nail. The dents are stained with the color of Jesus’ blood, and the spiky center represents the crown of thorns. A reading from “The Upper Room,” written by Publisher Sarah White, was read and Connie Doud sang the beautiful song, “Hymn of Promise.” Each person was given a sprig of Dogwood flowers. The April meeting will be held at the home of Nancy Shafer at 7 p.m. on April 13. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week Gage Steven Miller, Jan Birk, June Burrus, Susie Martin, Lori Foust, Lori Vigar,

Tyler Scott Palmer, Bode Sorg, Corey N. Van Duyne, Tyson Wayne Baer, Kevin Van Duyne, Tom Floor, Jason Philip Draper, Danielle Ross, Brian Myers, and Brian Ford. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Slisher, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Deniston, Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Krom, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Emley. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at roannhappenings@yah oo.com, or you may call me at the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. On Monday, April 4 there is a carry-in meal at noon

followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register and for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Second Saturday program will present “Bloodroot River” on Saturday, April 9 from 1-3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. Bring your friends, family, and scouts to lean about our very own watershed and how the dams affect it. Discover the many

COMMUNITY NEWS types of fish living in our reservoirs! Also, you will get to create your very own watershed! This program will fulfill requirements for Bear, Wolf, and Tiger. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. Please pre-register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Fish, Frogs, and Water Dogs”, will take place Wednesday, April 13. Come learn about weather that is constantly changing in the state of Indiana. Pre-school Programs are designed for preschool-aged children and their adults. There will be two

identical programs held from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Please call 260-4682127 to register and for more information. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center will host “Mushrooming 101!” on Saturday, April 30 from 1-4 p.m. Come learn all about hunting mushrooms with mushroom enthusiast John Mason. John has been foraging mushrooms with his family for many years. After John’s informational talk, you will break into groups and be led on a morel mushroom foray. This program is designed for adults, older youth, and those who wish to earn 3 hours of advanced IMN education time. The cost is $10 per person and space is limited. Registration is required. Please call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services to register and for more information at 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center winter hours are as follows: Closed Tuesdays Nov. 2, 2015 through April 3, 2016; Wednesday-Monday open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Derrick Bone on his recent graduation from the

United States Air Force on Feb. 19, 2016. Derrick will be attending Security Force Training at Lackland Air Force Base for 13 weeks, then he will be stationed in Italy. Derrick is a 2015 Northfield High School graduate. THE LAGRO EASTER EGG HUNT will be held Saturday, March 26 at 9 a.m. at the Lagro Community Building. This event is for all children up to the age of 12. NOTES FROM THE LAGRO TOWN BOARD: please remove all trash containers from edge of roads and sidewalks within 24 hours of pickup, please do not park on sidewalks, please move all dogs to the side or back of your home on a chain, April 30 is Spring Clean Up please have all items out by 5 a.m., the next board meeting is April 4 at 6 p.m. A FISH AND TENDERLOIN DINNER to support the Lagro Good Ole Days event will take place Saturday, April 9 from 4-8 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. The cost is: $8 for adults, $6 for ages 612, ages 5 and under free. THE LAGRO SPRING CLEAN UP will be on Saturday, April 30. All items must be out by the road by 5 a.m. For more information or questions on what can be placed by road side, please call the Lagro Town Hall at 260-7822451. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION are Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. for the children of the Lagro community. Many different free activities along

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with free refreshments are provided to the children of Lagro which range in ages from first grade to junior high. The Volunteer Librarian is Carolyn Hegel and the Assistant Volunteer Librarian is Penny Davidson; both will do their best to get any book for you that the library may not currently have on their shelves. Also, if there are those in the community who would like to see the library open more hours, please let them know. You may contact Carolyn by calling 260-782-2397. If there is a need for more hours of library operation, volunteers would be needed to accomplish this, so this may be an opportunity for those in the community to volunteer for a worthy venture. 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. S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH usually conducts mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.; but for the months of January, February, and March there will be no Sunday Mass due to the winter weather season. 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. They also offer a new time for Celebrate Life Recovery, which is Thursdays at 7 p.m. with an additional CLR Support Group at noon on Wednesdays. Please call Roxane at

260-571-7686 for more information. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help they would not be able to continue. They are open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Paul Baker, which on March 17 will be 93 years young! A big happy birthday! YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “I want to set the record straight. No matter what you’ve heard, where you’ve heard it from, or who you’ve heard it from, the simple fact is: mental toughness is learned, not inherited. Granted, we digest our failures more easily if we believe that we were born lacking some critical mental toughness gene or instinct. That’s a tempting position, since it lets us off the hook. We aren’t responsible if we don’t make it. The world’s top athletes almost all agree on one thing: you will always be your own toughest opponent. Until you can conquer yourself, very little is possible against an opponent. The greatest obstacle between you and your goal is you! Once you have learned to control you, the contest with the outside world or your noble opponent becomes easy.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe and enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: isaac.triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

Ivy Tech to host job fair By The Paper staff LOGANSPORT — Ivy Tech Community College and Trine University have scheduled their 2016 Career Fair and are inviting employers who may be hiring soon to register for the event. The career fair is a great way for employers to connect with

well-qualified Ivy Tech and Trine students and alumni as well as prospective employees from the general public. Registration is free for all participating employers. The Logansport Area Career Fair is set for 2 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 12, at the Ivy Tech Logansport Campus,

1 Ivy Tech Way. It is open to the public without charge. To register for the 2016 Logansport Area Career Fair as an employer or for more information, contact Suanne Dillman, associate vice chancellor of Student Affairs, at 574-3986090, or sdillman@ivytech.ed u.

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culture but it’s also a testimony to the hard work of a lot of people in the service industry across the United States.” Randy and Larry Curless both thanked the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce for the honor. “I wanted to let everyone know that this is a great honor for our family, not just me, but my whole family,” Randy said. Farming is all Randy’s ever loved and done, he continued in his acceptance speech, recalling how he never pursued sports because it’d have cut in on his time at the farm. The Curless family farm in south Wabash County has passed down through five generations and it’s been the primary source of income for the last three, according to Randy. In his acceptance speech, Randy wanted to thank the Chamber, “but in more of a broad sense,” he said. “Several years ago, I was at an event and they had a listing of all Wabash County businesses,” he explained. “We went down the list – and this was back when we had some pretty impressive businesses here – and there wasn’t a single farmer of that list that was on there. “Farms are businesses.” According to the 2012 census, he continued, there are 245 farmers in Wabash County. “The resale of the products from those farmers adds a little over $300,000 per farm,” Randy said, “and, to Wabash County, it brings in $227 million, so as you can see, agriculture is very important in Wabash County. It is sort of the backbone. “So I appreciate the Chamber has the foresight to recognize agriculture is a part of the community.” The evening’s keynote speaker Robbie Hummel spoke to the efforts of the agriculture and farmers by relating it to his passion for basketball. “I think you have to take everything as it comes and nothing is promised,” Hummel told The Paper of Wabash County after

Jared Cordes, the 2014 Farm Family of the Year, presented Randy Curless with the 2015 Farm Family of the Year commemorative plaque on Tuesday, March 15, at the sixth annual Salute to Agriculture. The Curless family was honored for its practices at Cordes Farms Inc. and Liberty Swine Farms Inc. Photo by Emma Rausch the event. “The important thing is you keep a good attitude, you keep a mindset that you’re going to keep working. I firmly believe in my college coach, Coach (Matt) Painter always said, ‘Good things happen to people that work hard.’ “I think you can take that in farming, you can take that in basketball, you can take that in anything.” Hummel, a former All-American Purdue University basketball player, told the audience at the sixth annual event that he started getting serious about the game in fourth or fifth grade. “I was a really late bloomer,” he said. “My dad was 6-foot-6 and he played college tennis at Illinois. My mom is 5-foot-7, so we have some height in the family, but I really didn’t grow until really my freshman year of high school. “So in sixth and seventh grade, I was like 5-foot-3, 5-foot-4. I was like our shooter. On our middle school team, I was probably our fourth or fifth guy, and on this AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) team, I was probably their ninth best player, so I really didn’t play a whole lot.” However, despite joining a team with “really good” and “really mature” players, Hummel said he’d never forget his coach’s words. “Our coach said – he gathered the team and I forget why he said this,” he continued. “I might have had like a terrible practice and he was trying to make me feel better, but he said, ‘Now, Robbie Hummel’s going to

play at least two years of varsity basketball.’ “I think some of the guys chuckled and I was like, ‘You think I’m going to play? Great. Sign me up for that. I’ll take that right now.’ But I think he realized you can mature into it. You’re not going to fit into varsity as a sixth and seventh grader.” Hummel’s always been thankful to that coach for giving him that start, he continued. In eighth grade, the athlete grew a few inches to stand at 5foot-8 and weighed 130 pounds. At the start of his freshman year, Hummel was 6-foot-5. “So all of a sudden it’s like I’ve gone to being our fourth or fifth best player on eighth grade team to being probably the second best player on the freshman team,” he said. As he prepared to enter high school, Hummel set his sights on Purdue University, “which is interesting because I actually had maybe the worst, unofficial visit to Purdue in the history of visits,” he said. “It was my junior year and JaJuan Johnson and I are both visiting,” Hummel explained. “I don’t think I have a scholarship from them yet, but they’re interested. We’re playing in the gym. “It’s me, JaJuan and I think it’s two walk-ons and also one scholarship guy of Purdue’s team. A lot of time in these visits, when high school kids come into play, the college kids stick them on one team, beat them quick and then they get to sit on the side.

“Well we actually were running games,” he continued. “So I get the steal, this guy named Nate Minnoy chases me down. I’m trying to go and dunk the ball, (he) chases me down, tackles me to the bleachers and Gordon (Watt) walks over to me and says, ‘Welcome to the Big 10.’” Hummel went on to play for the Boilermakers from 2007 to 2012. In June 2012, he was drafted by the M i n n e s o t a Timberwolves and began his professional career in the NBA until June 2015 when the team parted ways with the athlete after withdrawing a qualifying offer. In July, Hummel signed a one-year contracted with the Italian team Emporio Armani Milano and traveled the world playing basketball until he suffered a serious shoulder injury on Feb. 5. Currently, he is helping out the Purdue University basketball team and acting as an analyst for the Big 10 Network while rehabilitating his shoulder. “So really this injury has been kind of a blessing in disguise,” Hummel said, “just because I kind of got to see do I want to coach, do I want to broadcast, what do I want to do? “But, and I think Howard talked about it, you guys as farmers obviously go through stuff where you have no idea what’s the rain going to be like, what’s the weather going to be like, What’s the grain prices going to be like.”

Keynote speaker Robbie Hummel spoke to the audience at the sixth annual Salute to Agriculture about living the motto “good things happen to people who work hard.” Hummel, a previous Purdue University AllAmerican basketball player, recounted his life from starting out as a late bloomer to previously playing ball for Emporio Armani Milano, an Italian team owned by fashion designer George Armani. Photo by Emma Rausch He admitted he doesn’t know much about operating a farm. “But I know just in terms of basketball, I always approached it as I’m going to control things that I can control,” Hummel

continued. “I think if I can have a positive attitude today, even if I have to do step downs because my knee is not right and it’s not the most exciting thing in the world, but it’s going to help me get to a

point that I need to be at. “Approach that (situation) with an attitude that is going to help you get through it and I’ve always just tried to control the things that I can control.”

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Election Board tests county voting machines... continued from the front page tem is properly functioning. Before the test, the board approved a variety of items, including Keith Walters and members of the Wabash County E m e r g e n c y Management Agency delivering and retrieving the voting machines before and after the election. Walters also will serve as the IT direc-

tor on election day. Brane and Hamlin also learned that they are to name proxies to attend board meetings should they not be able to do so. Martin also informed The Paper of Wabash County of various election-related dates that are upcoming. Those include: The last day to register to vote in the

May election is Monday, April 4, 2016, at 4 p.m. in the Wabash County Clerk’s office. The public may also register to vote online up until midnight April 4 at www.indianavoters.com. To register online you must have a valid Indiana Driver’s License or Indiana State issued ID. Those who are 17-

Vietnam vets receive honor ... continued from the front page ans with a lapel pin, signifying their service in Vietnam on the 50th anniversary of the war. Stephens noted the anniversary commemoration was ordered through a presidential proclamation on May 21, 2012. The commemoration is to last from May 28, 2012 through Nov. 11, 2025. “VA offices throughout the country are participating with local, state and federal organizations as commemorative partners in doing

what should have been done 50 years ago, to thank and honor our Vietnam veterans for their service and their sacrifice, and to properly welcome them home,” he said. Veterans who served on active duty during the Vietnam War – from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 – are eligible to receive the lapel. “No distinction is made between veterans who served in country, in theater or who were at stations elsewhere during the

Vietnam War period,” Stephens noted. The lapel pin features an eagle’s head representing courage, honor and dedicated service, he said, describing the pin. It has stripes that represent the nation’s colors, and six stars representing the allies who “served, sacrificed and fought along side one another,” Stephens continued. The reverse side of the pin reads “a grateful national thanks and honors you.”

Weekend accident claims two lives... continued from the front page According to the State Police investigation, based on evidence located at the scene, it is believed that drugs may have played a factor in this crash. Sgt. Ron Galaviz told The Paper of Wabash County on Monday morning that police aren’t releasing more details on that aspect of the crash until toxicology reports are returned. He also noted that an accident reconstructionist also was working on the inves-

tigation. Once the reconstructionist report and the toxicology reports are finalized, results will be forwarded to Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley Jr. for possible charges. Assisting at the scene were the Wabash County Sheriff Department, Wabash County EMS, Noble Township Fire Department, La Fontaine Fire Department and Lutheran Air Ambulance.

Lynch, 15, died Saturday from injuries sustained in the accident on U.S. 24, just east of Ind. 13. According to the police report following that accident, a pick-up truck driven by Neil E. Lynch, 42, Huntington, stopped in the eastbound, right-hand lane of travel. Lynch was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by Jonathan P. Cornell, 35, Wabash. Six people were injured in the crash.

Manchester-Wabash to play at Parkview Field By The Paper staff

For the second time in three years, local baseball teams will travel to Parkview Field for a Three Rivers Conference matchup. The Manchester Squires will take on the Wabash Apaches in a TRC contest at Parkview Field, Fort

Wayne, at 7 p.m. April 20. Tickets are $5 each and are available at the Manchester and Wabash high school athletic offices. Children 23 months and younger are admitted for free. In addition, Wabash players and coaches will have tickets for sale. Parkview allows

each school to keep $4.00 for each presale ticket sold. Wabash will have a fan bus for students. Students must purchase a ticket to the game before signing up for the bus. A sign-up sheet is now available in the Athletic Office & at the Middle School.

years-old, but will be 18 by the Nov. 8 election, may register to vote and are eligible to vote in the May primary. Those who are 17-year-old voters may not vote on the public question, which is on the May primary ballot. Those whose addresses need updated with the Voter Registration records, do so no later than April 4. Early voting will start in the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday April 5, 2016, and will continue until Monday, May 2, at noon. Voting hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additionally, the

Clerk’s office will be open for early voting only on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satellite/Early voting will also be on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peabody Retirement Home in North Manchester and Liberty Township Fire Station in LaFontaine. Satellite/Early voting will also be on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at T i m b e r c r e s t Retirement Home in North Manchester and Liberty Township Fire Station in LaFontaine.

The last day the Clerk’s office may receive an application to vote by mail is Monday, April 25. Voters that want to vote absentee by mail must indicate in writing the specific reason they need to vote by mail. The County Election Board strongly encourages voters to avail themselves of the early voting days and hours starting April 5. If a voter is interested in having the absentee traveling board come to their home for assistance with voting, please call 260-563-0661, ext. 1238 to make those arrangements. Martin also remind-

ed voters within the Wabash City Schools boundary that they can vote on the referendum question on the ballot may do so without declaring their political party. However, if they also would like to vote for candidates on the ballot, they must declare their party affiliation. Martin encourages Facebook users to follow our page at Wabash County Elections & Voter Registration for regular updates dealing with early voting hours, Saturday voting in the Clerk’s office and at the satellite offices in North Manchester and Lafontaine.

Board clears way for new restaurant By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Board of Zoning Appeals cleared the way for the former Azteca’s restaurant to open at a new location. The board, at its March 17 meeting, approved a variance for Betty Abbott to operate the restau-

rant at 700 S. Cass St. That area is zoned Light Industrial District, hence the need for the variance. The building, located near the intersection of Cass and Burnette streets, is owned by Kirtlan Automotive, Michele Doyle of the House of Architects told the BZA. “It’s vacant, and so

we’re proposing to … update the space for a functioning restaurant,” she said. “(Also planned are) limited updates to the exterior as necessitated by the code.” Work on the existing garage doors also is planned, and an additional exit will be added. “The building is vacant now, so it

would only be improving the area,” Doyle said. The larger facility – the site is approximately 5,000 square feet – will require more employees at the restaurant, Arnold told the board. Attempts to contact Arnold following the meeting were unsuccessful.

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Meryl Anne & Myla Alice Kiehl

Meryl Ann and Myla Alice were born on Thanksgiving Day 2015 to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kiehl, Amelia, Ohio, at Mercy Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Their mother is the former Sarah E. Miller. The girls weighed 5½ pounds. Grandparents are Greg and Beth Miller, Wabash; Tom and Jeanette Kiehl, Niles, Mich., and Mary Alice Kiehl, South Bend. Great-g randpar-

ents are Verna F r e d e n b e r g e r, Wabash, Ardis

Miller, Wabash, and Sandra Kiehl, Dayton, Ohio.

Wren Michael Wuensch Wren Michael was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tyson Wuensch, Wabash, at 2:01 a.m. Feb. 9, 2016, at Huntington Parkview Hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 inches long. His mother is the former Calian Moore. He has a brother, Thor, and a sister, Jayd. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Karen Moore, Roann. Paternal grandparents are Tony

Wuensch, Wabash, and Tina (Heath) Cook, Treaty. Great-grandparents

Mr. & Mrs. James Mishler James and Shirley Mishler will celebrate their 60th anniversary on March 24. They were married on March 24, 1956, in Milford, by Mrs. Mishler’s father, Harlan Smith, and brother, Ed Smith. Smith is a retired principal from Manchester Jr-Sr. High School. Currently, he sells life insurance and paints houses. Mrs. Mishle was a stay-at-home mom while their kids were growing up. She retired from being the owner of Creative Threads in North Manchester. They have three children, Kent (Holly) Mishler, Chesterton;, Janean (Kevin) Watson, North Manchester, and Brad Mishler, deceased; six grandchildren, Matt Mishler, Laura Mishler, Josh

(Susanne) Watson, Tyler Watson, Kyle (Stephanie) Mishler, and Kelly Mishler;

and three greatgrandchildren, Sophie and MaKayla Mishler, and Blaire

Mishler Hall. A family celebration will be held in July.

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are Bonnie Roberts, Phyllis Moore and Larry and Christine Clark.

David Wolkins (RWinona Lake) recently welcomed Alexys Martin, from Amboy, as a House page at the Indiana General Assembly. Martin attends White’s Jr.-Sr. High School. As a House page, Martin toured government offices, helped staff with daily duties and joined Wolkins on the House floor as he conducted the people’s business. Wolkins said, students aged 1318 should consider participating next session. Photo provided

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Kreider

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kreider, formerly of North Manchester, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on March 25. Kreider and the former Mary Ann Tucker were married on Easter Sunday, March 25, 1951, in Silver Lake. Both retired in 1987,

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Kreider from Indiana Bell Telephone and Mrs. Kreider from the Carmel Clay School Corporation. The couple has three children, Pam (Howard) Thompson and Debbie (Joe) Burton, bother of Farmersburg, and Kevin (Rosanna) Kreider, of Fishers.

They also have three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a fifth on the way. The Kreiders now reside in Farmersburg and would welcome cards and well wishes from friends and family at PO Box 184, Farmersburg, IN 47850.

Cynthia “Cindy” M. Riemersma has joined the Board of Directors of FFW Corporation and Crossroads Bank. “We are fortunate to add a leader such as Cindy to our company as a new director,” President and CEO Roger Cromer said. “Her vast business knowledge and understanding of our local and regional economy will be most valuable.” Riemersma attend-

ed Indiana State University as well as many facilitation and leadership courses. Her experience has involved several leadership roles including general manager of five M c C o p C o (McDonald’s) restaurants, adjunct faculty member for V i n c e n n e s University through Freedom Academy, and Human Resource Manager at 80/20 Inc. She then opened and owned three Sylvan Learning Centers.

From there, she returned to 80/20 Inc. as the Chief Operating Officer. In addition, she has maintained strong ties with her community. She is an active member of the Women’s Business Leaders Council and serves on both the Board of Directors for the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and Passages, Inc. She also supports local programs such as WISE, Inc. and Whitley County Dazzlers. Riemersma lives

CYNTHIA “CINDY” M. RIEMERSMA in North Manchester with her husband, Brad, and two daughters.

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HOOSIER GIRLS STATE DELEGATE: Officials at the North Manchester American Legion Auxiliary would like to sponsor a delegate to attend Hoosier Girls State this summer. It will be held June 19-June 25 at Trine University, Angola. Eligibility requires delegate be enrolled in an Indiana High School having completed her junior year. She is to be in the upper one half of her class academically and be interested in government, have leadership qualities, be honest and possess a good character. If interested in this expense paid opportunity, contact Marilyn Pottenger at 982-4501 with any questions. Deadline is April 1. TIMBERCREST SENIORS FOR PEACE: Everyone is welcome at the program in the Timbercrest chapel at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24. Pastor Frank Ramirez of the Union Center Church of the Brethren Nappanee, will be sharing stories of peacemakers. This Maundy Thursday event is entitled “The Meal that Brings Peace”. Rev. Ramirez is an author of many books and articles, as well as a pastor and storyteller. The program is sponsored by the Timbercrest Seniors for Peace. TENEBRAE SERVICE AT EEL RIVER COB will host a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday evening, March 25 at 7 p.m. On Easter Sunday, March 27, the church is holding a Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. followed by a pie breakfast and the regularly scheduled Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. The church is located on SR 14 two and a half miles west of SR13. For more information call 260-8021648. “UPPER ROOM” DINNER & Readers’ Theatre March 24 at the Congregational Christian Church. Guests will gather in the fellowship hall beginning at 6 p.m. for the evening activities. Tickets may be reserved for the meal of

Beef tips over Rice with Broccoli, Salad, Mac & Cheese and Applesauce. Cost for the meal is the donation of paper goods (toilet tissue, Kleenex, paper towels) and/or laundry soap to the community food bank. At 6:45 p.m. our activities shift to the Upper Room Service which will recall, through scripture, the events before the Cross. Children are invited to participate in the service by sitting at the Disciple’s table. Open Communion will be shared as part of the evening service. Maundy Thursday events are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. Tickets may be picked up at the Congregational Christian Church, 301 N. Walnut Street or reserved by calling 9822882. Easter Services will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. All are welcomed. PIZZA HUT FUNDRAISER: Sycamore Preschool is partnering with our local Pizza Hut for their spring fundraiser. The preschool is selling coupon cards that may be used for six great discount offers at participating Pizza Hut restaurants for $10.00 each. A list of restaurants is attached to each card. The cards expire on 12/31/16. Please contact us at the North Manchester United Methodist Church office or call 982-7537. Thank you for your support. SYCAMORE PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is now open for the 2016-2017 school year. AM and PM classes are available for both 3-year-old classes and 4- and 5-year-old classes. Forms may be picked up in the North Manchester United Methodist Church office at 306 E. Second Street or are available online. Please call 9827537 for information or questions. Sycamore Preschool is proud to be a part of the North M a n c h e s t e r Community for 40 years! HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Wabash County Habitat for Humanity will be holding orientation classes at the North Manchester Public Library in the Blocher Community Room located at 405 North Market Street. Meeting dates are: Monday, March21 at 3 p.m.; Tuesday, March22 at 10 a.m. and Monday, March28 at 6 p.m. All applicants must work or live in Wabash County. We are cur-

COMMUNITY NEWS rently looking for homeowners for one home in North M a n c h e s t e r. Construction will begin on this house later this year with a move in date of fall/winter of 2016. To RSVP for this orientation, please contact Maggie Wimberly: 260.563.9188 or maggiew@wabashhabitat.o rg. CHAIRS OF HOPE PROJECT NEEDS DONATIONS OF CHAIRS for the 2016 project. Wooden chairs are needed for eighth grade art students at Manchester Junior Senior High School who create works of art made from discarded wooden chairs. All pieces will be auctioned later this fall in support of the Wabash County Cancer Society. The community is invited to partner with the students and the Chairs of Hope Project through donations of sturdy wooden chairs. If you are interested in helping with this project please contact Sebrena Cline, 260-5781398. Donations should be received by March 29. WALROD TREE PROGRAM: The North Manchester Tree Advisory Commission is now taking applications for trees to be planted on residential tree lawns. Shade and ornamental trees are available to North Manchester residents at a cost of $50. Cost includes tree, planting, mulch and labor. Applications and additional information are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 101 East Main Street. The application deadline is April 1, 2016. SHEPHERD’S CENTER PROGRAMS: M a n c h e s t e r Shepherd’s Center focuses on serving, involving and empowering adults 55. Upcoming program schedule includes: March 23 9-10:05 a.m. NEWSTALK – David Swartz, US State Department, Retired, 10:15-11 a.m. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING David Hicks, Associate Professor of Biology, MU - “What’s the Latest on Climate Change?”; March 30 910:05 a.m. NEWSTALK – David Swartz, US State Department, Retired 10:15-11 a.m. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING - Aaron Carmichael, White’s Institute, VP of Development, “White’s Institute: Serving Kids Through the Ages” PARTING SHOTS: “Get your facts first,

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COMMUNITY NEWS 4-H Junior Leaders help out: Jenny Wilson of “Blessings in a Backpack” receives a $100 check from Wabash County 4-H Junior Leader President Jonathan Collins. The Junior Leaders hosted a Color Me Green Fun Run/Walk to help support local organizations like “Blessings in a Backpack.” The Wabash County 4H Junior Leaders recently completed a service project with “Blessings in a Backpack” in Wabash. The 4H club met with the group and helped pack backpacks which are distributed to help kindergarten – third grade students in the Wabash City Schools and the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County meet their weekend food needs. Photo provided

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friends of the library for their generous donation to heating and cooling system. Library officials have paid this project in full. They will thankfully accept any donations as we continue to improve our community library. NOTICE I.O.O.F. CEMETERY: All winter decorations must be removed by March 25, 2016 HAVE YOU SEEEN the green signs on mail boxes or in yards with numbers on them? These are the house numbers to locate where you live. They are easier to read at night. You may order one at the LaFontaine Town H a l l . LaFontaine/Liberty Township Fire Department is selling them. Anyone may order one. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will again this year host an Easter Egg Hunt on the school grounds at 10 a.m. for children in fourth grade and under. There will also be a pancake, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast at the Community Building from 7:30 – 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 26. This is another community project for the LaFontaine Lions. The proceeds will go toward the Town Park Project. Those who can’t come and would like to donate to this cause, may write a check to LaFontaine Lions with Town Park wrote on memo line and mail to LaFontaine Lions PO Box 93 LaFontaine, IN 46940 IT TAKES A VILLAGE … Thank you to everyone who supported the L a F o n t a i n e Methodist Church Fish and Tenderloin Fry. Through the help received, the church was able to give groceries to community residents who need help in feeding their families. LIONS DISTRICT 25 G had its District Convention on Saturday, March 12, at the Kroc Center in South Bend. with International Director Edward Farrington from Milford, N.H. A Necrology Service took place for the Lions who had passed away from March 1, 2015, to

March 1, 2016. A candle was lit for each Lion when his or her name was read. After this service the business session started. Election for the District Lion officers for year 2016-17 was held along with some amendments to the bylaws. Local Lion Tom Polk will be First District Governor the coming year. Congratulations Lion Tom Polk. L A F O N TA I N E “ASHLAND DAYS” FESTIVAL will meet on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lions Room at the community building. LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H CLUB will meet on Thursday, April 14, in the Somerset C o m m u n i t y Building at 7 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Diana Packard, Susan Wente, Sharon Pattee, Bonnie Garlish, Jon Gillespie March 24, Velma Templin March 25, Janet Pattee, Christy Smith March 27, Evelyn Compton, Gene Smith, Keisha Wright March 26, Mark Coffelt March 28, Eric Sanafrank, Carol Bates, Amanda Evistion March 29, Troy Phillipy, Lynn Swain March 30 HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Troy and Jenie Friedersd of March 14. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Robert and Laverne Sanafrank March 24, Rick and Karla Treber March 25, Jeff and Kellie Ridgeway March 28, Troy and Milessa Phillipy March 28 WORDS OF WISDOM “Strangers are just friends waiting to happen.” “Our one choice: All men and women are born, live, suffer and die; what distinguishes us one from another is our dreams. Weather they be dreams about worldly or unworldly things, and what we do to make them come about.” Unknown SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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Hospital plans taking shape

Plans for the new Parkview Wabash Hospital cleared two hurdles last week, as the Wabash City Council and the Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals both approved measures needed prior to construction. The Council, at its March 14 meeting, amended the zoning ordinance and made changes to the zoning map. The changes made the site for the new hospital a General Business District instead of a Residential 1 District as it is now zoned. The BZA, at its

March 17 meeting, granted a special exception to allow Parkview Wabash to operate in the district. The approval by the BZA was actually the second time the board approved the hospital’s plans. “As you know, Wabash County Hospital was planning to build a new hospital, and it received approval a couple of years ago from the Board of Zoning Appeals,” attorney Pete Mallers of Beers Mallers Backs & Salin, LLP, told board members. “When Parkview purchased the hospital it committed to building the hospital. In order to have enough land to construct the hospital and develop a

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allow for a medical office building that is part of the hospital building plan. Access to the hospital will be from John Kissinger Drive to the west and a new access road off of Wabash Street to the east. The hospital also is discussing with the Indiana Department of Transportation for access off of U.S. 24, Mallers said.

“But frankly, we don’t think that’s going to be approved,” he said. The hospital will be 80,000 square feet and will include an emergency room, imaging, surgery, a clinical laboratory, a pharmacy, inpatient rehabilitation and obstetrics. The medical office building will be approximately 28,000 square feet and will be

located to the northeast of the hospital. Physician practices and outpatient services in cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, general surgery, podiatry, dermatology, OB/GYN, and ears, nose and throat services, Mallersnoted. The entrance to the hospital will be on the north side of the building, and parking for the public will also be on

the north side. Staff parking will be on the south side. The hospital will have 18 beds, and signage will be on U.S. 24, and is expected to be an electronic message center that must first receive INDOT approval. Hospital officials expect a June groundbreaking.

Old jail’s days numbered? By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The old Wabash County Jail and Sheriff ’s house may be facing demolition following a Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners meeting Monday, March 14. W a b a s h Marketplace Inc. (WMI) director Steve Downs informed the board of Commissioners that plans to refurbish the facility aren’t looking promising. “There were never any specific plans for refurbishing the jail,” Downs told The Paper of Wabash County in an email. “When it became apparent that the county was thinking about tearing it

down, Marketplace asked the decision be delayed until it had time to investigate possible uses for the building.” In 2014, the board granted WMI officials one year to develop a plan and come up with funding to save the facility, which is listed as one of 10 most endangered Indiana landmarks. At the Aug. 31, 2015, Commissioners meeting, the board granted three organizations – WMI, SRKM Architecture and Serenity House – one year to finalize the building’s refurbishing plans and funding. If refurbished, the building could have been used as an 11bed residential recovery home for

alcohol and drug offenders seeking to kick their habits. However, that possibility is now looking bleak. Any company that surveyed the building “concluded that the costs would outweigh any benefit,” according to Downs. Currently, “the Commissioners are developing specifications to advertise for contractors to demolish the building,” Downs said. “Until it is actually demolished, Marketplace will continue to investigate options to try to save it, but it believes that, at this point, it has exhausted all viable options. “It’s a conundrum.”

Paint and plaster are peeling from the inside walls of the old Wabash County Jail and Sheriff’s office. The Paper of Wabash file photo

March is Red Cross Month By The Paper of Wabash The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. “Our community is full of everyday heroes who help others in need,” said Katherine Mac Aulay, Executive Director, American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana. “They are our selfless Red Cross volunteers, blood donors, and financial contributors who bring rescue to people facing life’s emergencies. During Red Cross Month, we thank them for their tremendous support.” March has been recognized as Red Cross Month for more than 70 years. All U.S. presidents, including President Barack Obama, have designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the country and around the world.

The Red Cross depends on local heroes to fulfill its mission. The Red Cross responds to a community disaster every eight minutes, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. It provides 24-hour support to members of the military, veterans and their families at home and around the world. It must collect 14,000 units of blood everyday to fulfill the country’s needs. It trains millions of people in first aid, water safety and other lifesaving skills. And it supports the vaccination of children around the globe against measles and rubella. In fiscal year 2015, the American Red Cross of Wabash County aided 32 individuals with local emergencies, assisted 12 military families and trained 230 people in lifesaving skills. Area residents also donated 2,132 units of blood. “It’s easy to become a Red Cross community

hero,” said Mac Aulay. “Be ready for an emergency by creating a preparedness plan for your home. Test your smoke detectors and tell your neighbors to do the same. Or sign up to be a Red Cross volunteer, or make a financial donation.” The local American Red Cross jumps into action by providing the emergency needs to those effected by any kind of disaster. The

Disaster Action Team does just that. The team is first out to assist by responding to disasters that happen within Wabash County. Our biggest single family disaster is home fires. When called upon, our local American Red Cross DAT jumps into action by responding to the fire, and providing immediate financial and material support to those families affected. Officials then follow up

with those families in a few days to help them walk through their recovery process. The American Red Cross has a volunteer resource center located at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru at 181 W Main St. At this location, volunteers can train and learn the process needed to assist the families affected by overwhelming disasters.

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Wabash County Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its next, new construction project, located on 490 Ferry Street in Wabash, on April 2 at 11 a.m. In just a few months, the property, donated by the City of Wabash, will become home to local residents Matt and Sarah Eis and their children. The Eis family is looking forward to being able to provide a safe, affordable home for their family, according to local Habitat officials. “Not only will this home open the door to opportunity for the entire family, but also, it means that a vacant lot will be added to the tax roll and contribute to the community,” Maggie Wimberly, local Habitat business manager, said. Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is a 25-year-old affili-

ate of Habitat for H u m a n i t y International, an ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty and substandard housing worldwide. During its time in Wabash County, Habitat has worked with volunteers, donors, churches, businesses and local government to build 16 affordable homes in LaFontaine, North Manchester, Roann, Servia and Wabash. The organization is currently accepting applications for partner homeowners for the next build project in North Manchester. For more information about becoming an applicant, contact the local Habitat office at 260-563-9188. To volunteer or donate to the Wabash County Habitat for Humanity, contact Wimberly at 260-5639188 or email maggiew@wabashhabitat.org.

site plan that would be different from a couple of years ago … it has reached an agreement with the Apostolic Church to acquire 7.15 acres that, on March 2, the Wabash Plan Commission approved to add to the plat.” The Plan Commission also unanimously approved rezoning the land from Residential 1 to General Business to

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WEEKLY REPORTS

18 Wabash Sheriff ’s Department

Accidents March 11 At 4:27 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Morris Mitchel, 26, Wabash, was traveling east on SR 124 when he

stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of SR 15 and was struck by a vehicle driven by

Gregg J. Fisher, 67, North Manchester. March 12

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At 12:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sarah Bauermeister, 18, Ossian, was west-

James Gribben, 51

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James J. “Jamie” Gribben, 51, of Wabash, died at 1:15 pm, Thursday, March 17, 2016, at his home. He was born July 14, 1964 in Wabash, James and Roselyn “Lynn” (Miller) Gribben. Jamie graduated from Wabash High School in 1982 and earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University. He worked for GenCorp/GDX Automotive for 22 years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Jamie loved sports and being outdoors. He played sports in high school and coached his son’s basketball and baseball teams. His passion was hunting and he loved the water. He is survived by his son, Blake J. Gribben, stepdaughter, Taylor Egts, both of Wabash; two brothers, Michael (Lori) Gribben of White Lake, Mich., and Joseph (Lisa) Gribben of Wabash; his nieces and nephews, Aaron and Katelyn Gribben of Wabash, and Noah and Patelyn Gribben of White Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his son, Blake Gribben. The memorial guest book for Jamie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Evelyn Marie Lester, 89, of Wabash, died at 9:56 a.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born Oct. 8, 1926, in Wabash, to Walter H. and Edith (Aukschun) Horner. Evelyn was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Paul A. Lester in Wabash on Dec. 12, 1948; he died Dec. 5, 2014. She retired from Wabash Materials in 1984 after 15 years. Evelyn attended the Wabash Friends Church. She enjoyed word searches, puzzles, playing solitaire, working in her yard, noodle making, and taking walks. She is survived by three children, Susan (Eric) Rish of Wabash, David (Lillian) Lester of Winston, Ga., and Debra (Jim) Powell of Wabash; daughter-in-law, Maureen “Mo” Lester of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Colleen Weesner, Elsie Mae Strickler, Betty Lou (Charles) Boyer, and Mary Jean (Ed) Carpenter, all of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Thomas Lester, and her brother, Nevin Horner. Funeral services were. Friday, March 18, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is American Heart Association. The memorial guest book for Evelyn may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

bound on U.S. 24 when she attempted to adjust her GPS, veered off of the left lane and hit the rumble strips on the edge of the roadway. She attempted to return to the roadway and overcorrected, steered into a ditch and became stuck in the ditch.

March 13 At 11:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jessica M. Gill, 31, North Manchester, was traveling northbound on CR 300 East when she attempted to make a U-turn at the intersection of CR 1100 North and collided with a vehicle driven by Shelby M. Eads, 20, North Manchester.

March 14 At 4:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Donald L. Courtney, 71, Hartford City, was attempting to conduct a left turn off of east CR 700 South into a private driveway when he collided with a vehicle driven by Roger N. Snyder, 64, Wabash.

March 15 At 7:37 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jordan R. Renz, 24, North Manchester, was eastbound on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

March 16 At 4:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Spencer N. Berry, 28, Wabash, was traveling north on SR 15 when a metal crate entered the roadway and collided with the vehicle. Citations March 6 Sarah N. Vigar, 21, Peru, speeding.

March 11 William J. Riffe, 25, Wabash, false and fictitious registration. Debbie T. Goshert, 56, Wabash, harboring non-immunized dog. Kathrin L. M. Haeck, 17, North Manchester, speeding.

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March 12 Daniel De La Cruz, 37, Kokomo, expired license. Jessika N. Kohnen, 23, Russels Point, Ohio, speeding. Taylor P. Tousley, 21, North Manchester, expired registration and speeding.

March 14 Jennifer B. Starr, 28, Wabash, speeding.

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Marion, expired license. Jayson M. Burruss, 23, North Manchester, no valid operator’s license.

Bookings Thomas L. Clifford, 27, North Manchester, misdemeanor driving while suspended prior. Travis N. Carpenter, 36, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on possession of marijuana charge. Chelsey M. Spaulding, 33, Wabash, felony drug court violation on fraud charge and felony drug court violation on theft charge. Wynter D. Biehl, 21, Urbana, felony possession of a hypodermic needle, false informing and misdemeanor misuse of 911. Cory D. Allard, 26, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and operating while intoxicated refusal. Silvino MerlinDominguez, 49, North Manchester, operator never licensed. Steven W. Schlemmer, 47, Wabash, misdemeanor conversion. Destiny L. VanHoose, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident and misdemeanor false informing. Cameron S. Gibson, 20, Wabash, misdemeanor public intoxication. Barbara Galway, 55, North Manchester, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Phillip C. Smith, 43, Wabash, misdemeanor domestic battery and felony failure to appear on theft charge. Robert E. Claudio, 36, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond on dealing in narcotic drug charge. Tara N. Enix, 29, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond on dealing in methamphetamine possession charge. Amber M. Combs, 27, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of syringe charge. Sandra K. Miller, 32, North Manchester, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Alexandra N. Lawson, 26, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on theft charge. Casey G. Brainard, 18, North Manchester,

felony failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine charge. Courtney A. Bowers, 35, Silver Lake, revocation of probation on possession of marijuana charge. Russell R. Sulfridge, 55, Marion, felony failure to appear on theft charge, felony failure to appear on burglary charge and felony failure to appear on residential entry charge. Stephen P. Fiddler, 22, North Manchester, felony maintaining a common nuisance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Austin T. Smith, 19, Lagro, felony possession of a hypodermic needle and possession of paraphernalia. Wabash Police Department Accidents March 10 At 11:22 a.m., a semi tractor-trailer driven

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by Paul L. Freeman, 62, Cedar Lake, was attempting to back into the receiving dock at a factory located on 455 Factory Street when his trailer struck the right front corner of a parked semi tractortrailer.

cle driven by Sara E. Hawley, 24, Chelsea, Okla., was backing out of a drive way onto Alber Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Matthew E. Cattin, 35, Peru, which was also backing out of a drive way.

March 15 At 4:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lisa K. Marshall, 49, Wabash, was traveling west on Creekside Drive when she attempted to park and collided with a legally parked vehicle. At 5:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven J. Anderson, 62, Kokomo, was traveling southeast in the Paper Works factory parking lot when he collided with a legally parked vehicle.

March 17 At 5:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kristopher R. White, 32, Wabash, was backing out of a parking space in a West Canal Street parking lot when he collided with a vehicle driven by Robert E. Fields, 61, Wabash. At 5:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jim A. Barlow, 25, Wabash, was traveling westbound on Stitt Street when the traffic signal turned red. Barlow attempted to speed up to make it through the intersec-

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Jeremy Ralston, 22 Jeremy Cole Ralston, 22, of Huntington County, passed away in a single vehicle auto accident early Sunday morning, March 20, 2016, in Warren. Arrangements are pending with Glancy-H. Brown & Son in Warren, Indiana.

Tanya Shoemaker, 56 Employed at Kroger Tanya Shoemaker, 56, of Wabash, died at her home in Wabash. She was born July 1, 1959, in Servia, to Carl and Ida Mae (Reiken) Stellar. Tanya married Tony Shoemaker on Nov. 23, 1993; he died April 8, 2006. She worked at Kroger in Wabash. Her passion was her job, and she enjoyed her co-workers. She also loved her animals, and especially loved her husband Tony. She is survived by her two children, Trista (Wes) Stiles of Winterville, N.C., and Steve (Kelly) Bevans of Lafayette; four grandchildren, Mason Stiles, Zachary Stiles, and Gabriel Stiles, all of Winterville, and Katie Bevans of Lafayette; her sister Carla Stellar, and her step daughter, Janna Shoemaker of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother Herbert Stellar. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Tanya may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Tommy Roberts, 37 Aug. 23, 1978 – March 14, 2016 Tommy Roberts, 37, of Andrews, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 4:42 a.m. at his residence. Tommy was born on Aug. 23, 1978, in Huntington, to Thomas E. Roberts and Karen (Shock) Houlihan. His parents survive. Tommy is survived by his father, a son, Lucas Roberts; a step-son Damien Shepherd, both of North Manchester; two step-brothers, Charlie Houlihan, Kokomo, Matthew Dunlap, Green Cove, Fla,; one step-sister, Kelli Campbell, Logansport; and one step-grandson, Cody Shepherd. Tommy was preceded in death by two sisters, Ada Jannette Phillips, Ann Maria Roberts; maternal grandparents, Robert and Mary Shock, and paternal grandparents, Paul and Rosie Roberts. Visitation and services were Saturday, March 19, 2016, at McElhaneyHart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington. Pastor Jeff Grossnickle officiated. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Lucas Roberts or Moose Heart in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750. Private Interment will be at a later date.

tion when he collided with a vehicle driven by Melba A. Etchison, 71, Converse. At 7:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Trevor W. Gray, 18, Wabash, was backing up from an alleyway onto East Hill Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Shelly A. Sellers, 27, Wabash. Citations March 12 Brandon L. Hunt, 22, Wabash, no registration plate and no financial responsibility. Cody A. Smith, 20, Wabash, violation of motorcycle learners permit. Mary A. Long, 27, Wabash, speeding.

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Roger E. Shively, 90

Retired from Manchester College May 30, 1925 – March 16, 2016

Roger E. Shively, 90, North Manchester, died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born May 30, 1925 in Whitley County, IN to Lawrence and Sarah E. (Black) Shively. On May 8, 1953 he married Verna M. Hoover. He is survived by his wife, a son, three daughters, a brother, three sisters, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Visitation is March 29, 2016, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester, IN. Services are at 2:30 p.m. March 29, at the chapel. Burial will be at a later date in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

George Penix, 69 Retired from GenCorp March 24, 1946 – March 16, 2016

George Penix, 69, of rural Wabash, died at 6:15 pm, Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at his home. He was born March 24, 1946, in Paintsville, Ky. to Joe and Swannee Penix. George was a 1965 graduate of Meade Memorial High School in Williamsport, Ky. He married Brenda K. Meyer in Boone County, Ky., on Feb. 24, 1995. He worked 35 years at GenCorp in Wabash retiring in 2001. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going to auctions and garage sales. He is survived by his wife, Brenda K. Penix of Wabash; five children Marie (Richard) Melendez of Anderson, Russell (Tracy) Penix of Indianapolis, Michael Scott (Heather) Pennock of Westfield, Scott (Michelle) Meyer and Melissa (Greg) Hunter, both of Wabash; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Marty (Alma) Penix of Mt. Joilet, Tennessee, and Steve (Esta) Penix of Paintsville, Kentucky; and his sister, Eloise (Larry) Wright of Louisa, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were Monday, March 21, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with the Rev. Tod Masters officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Sunday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for George may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com. Feb 28th at 2:28am, Buddy Williams went home to reunite with his family and friends and to see Jesus, the one he loved, who saved him by His grace. It is a sad time for us all, but as his mother, I know he is pain free and totally healed. I trust God and His divine plan. First of all, I want to give thanks to God for His strength and comfort He has given to me in this time of sorrow. Then, I want to give thanks to all his family for the gifts of love, words of comfort, and for the many memories you shared with us. Your kindness will be forever remembered. If I tried to name you all, I wouldn’t have the space, but your calls, cards, flowers, money, shirts, kind words, and hugs were ever so appreciated. Pastor Charles Osborne’s church, Wabash Worship Center, brought food to the viewing and helped serve people. Others brought food trays as well. Pastor Danny Boone’s church, Faith Baptist, prepared a wonderful meal after the funeral. It was delicious. We appreciated the minister and the people who spoke about the help that Buddy had given them. I knew he had helped many, but your sharing made me understand what a servant’s heart he really had. My heart is filled with gratitude for you who came to the hospital. Buddy appreciated your visits. I hope that not only was Buddy a blessing to you while he was here, but that the advice he gave to many will be followed. Don’t let your mistakes you’ve had in the past be a stumbling block. Instead, make them a stepping stone. Forget the past and go forth. With the help of God, you can still obtain your dreams and goals. I used to write Buddy, and I always told him, “Jesus is a sincere prayer away.” That is so TRUE. We find him to be a present help in this time of trouble. Buddy called on Jesus, and his life was forever changed. Yours can be too. Again, our heartfelt thanks to you all, and may the favor of God rest on you. May God bless you and yours. Sincerely, Bernice Pickering, Robin Williams & Family, Mike Williams, & Family

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March 13 Cameron S. Gibson, 20, Wabash, public intoxication. Taylor A. Tousley, 21, North Manchester, expired plate. Andrew K. Porter, 23, Wabash, false and fictitious registration and no financial responsibility. Tessa R. Dentler, 27, Roann, driving while suspended infraction.

March 14 Hayden D. Quakenbush, 25, Lagro, false and fictitious registration. March 15

Rebecca G. Narvaez, 24, Wabash, learner’s permit violation, no financial representation, false and fictitious registration and operating while intoxicated with less than .15 blood alcohol content level.

Muncie, speeding. Jim A. Barlow, 25, Wabash, disregarding an auto signal. North Manchester

March 16 Nathaniel R. Baker, 27, Marion, seatbelt violation. Eric L. Himes, 38, Lagro, no operator’s license when required and speeding.

Accidents March 17 At 4:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Vincent A. Soliz, 24, North Manchester, was transporting plywood when a piece of the wood came undone in the 1100 block of North Wayne Street and struck a parked vehicle.

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Trula Joy Strange, 85 Enjoyed sewing Dec. 10, 1930 – March 19, 2016

Trula Joy “Pat” Strange, 85, of Lagro, Indiana, died at 2:15 am, Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born December 10, 1930 in Wabash County, Indiana to Robert and Elizabeth (Kessinger) Cole. Pat was a 1949 graduate of Lagro High School. She was a member of the Lagro Community Church, Lagro American Legion Auxilary, Wabash Women of the Moose, and longtime member of the Wabash women’s bowling league. Pat was an avid Purdue fan, and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and horseback riding. She is survived by two sons, Frank (Molly) Strange of Huntington, and Arthur (Debbie) Strange of Lagro; five grandchildren, Brian (Marcia) Strange of Huntington, Samantha (Kyle) Weaver of Nashville, Tenn., Nathan Strange of Lagro, Alexandria Strange of Port Charlotte, Fla, and Elizabeth Strange of St. Elmo, Ill.; two great-grandchildren, and daughter-in-law, Deb Strange, of Port Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Cody Strange, two brothers, and one sister. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash. There will be no funeral service at this time. Graveside service and burial will be in Estates of Serenity Cemetery, Marion, at a later date. Preferred memorial is to the charity of the donor’s choice. The memorial guest book for Pat may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Bernice Miltenberger-Grover, 99 Worked at White’s Nov. 3, 1916 – March 16, 2016

Bernice Miltenberger-Grover, 99, of Wabash, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born to the late William and Margaret (Pierson) Sweet on Nov. 3, 1916, in Cass County. Bernice married Walter D. Miltenberger on June 28, 1936, he passed away on Oct 19, 1958; then she married Russell Grover on Sept. 14, 1964, he passed away on April 2, 1968. She worked for White’s Institute for 30 years and was an Adult Director for WCH of Kokomo, for 5 years. Bernice was a member of Wabash Presbyterian Church of Wabash, Indiana. Also a member of Eastern Star of Wabash and a board member of Woman’s Clubhouse of Wabash, Indiana. She is survived by stepchildren, Dennis Grover of Kokomo, Janette Gilberto of Milwaukee, Wis., Marilyn Kemeza of Newnan, Ga., Joan Long of Kokomo, Dee Adkins of Kokomo, and Ken Grover of Kokomo; nieces, Nancy (Roger) Panning of Wabash, and Sue (Robert) Mitting of Wabash; sister, Donna Seeley of Chicago Park, Calif.; 26 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by stepchildren, Jerry Grover, Pat Wesling, and Lenny Grover, brother, Bud Sweet, sister, Bettie Schlemmer, and two nephews, Max Miltenberger and Phil Miltenberger. Vistation and funeral services were Saturday, March 19, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave, Wabash, with Pastor Brad Wright. Burial will follow in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Preferred memorials are directed to White’s Residential and Family Services, 5233 S. 50 E., Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Kathy A. Miles, 56, Akron, speeding. March 16 Evan T. Speicher, 29, Warsaw, speeding. Christian T. Young, 19, Madison, disregarding a stop sign. March 18 Patrick E. Ford Jr., 19, Nashville, minor consuming. Taylor L. Cordero, 19, Wawaka, minor consuming. March 20 Jerome A. Brown, 22, Elkhart, speeding. Cases March 15 At 4:20 p.m., weapons report taken in the 1100 block of North Market Street. At 6:33 p.m., drug report taken in the 400 block of North Market Street. March 16 At 7:36 p.m., theft report taken in the 200 block of East 9th

Street. March 17 At 2:56 p.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of Snyder Street. Arrests March 15 Sandra K. Miller, 32, North Manchester, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license. Casey G. Brainard, 18, North Manchester, writ of attachment for failure to appear on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. March 16 Alberto Barajas, 22, Fort Wayne, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license. March 17 Jeffrey P. Reed, 57, North Manchester, operating while suspended, prior. Andrew S. Asbury, 23, North Manchester, writ of attachment

Dr. Thomas E. Vice Hosted TV show Dr. Thomas Edward Vice, 82, San Antonio, Texas, has died. Born and raised in Wabash, he graduated from Wabash High School in 1951 and then Michigan State University. He is survived by his wife, a sister, a brother and nieces and nephews.

Morris E. Cook, 85 Started Cook’s Carpet Care Feb. 14, 1931 – March 16, 2016 Morris E. Cook, 85, North Manchester, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Feb. 14, 1931, in rural North Manchester, to Albert and Mary (Funderburgh) Cook. He married Evelyn Coning on Nov. 4, 1951. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters, a brother, three sisters, 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Visitation was Friday, March 18, 2016, and services were Saturday, March 19, at the Old German Baptist Church, North Manchester. Burial will be in the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.

John A. “Katt” Biehl, 64 U.S. Army veteran March 7, 1952 – March 13, 2016 John A. “Katt” Biehl, 64, Andrews, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016, at 5:10 p.m. at Visiting Nurse & Hospitce Home, Fort Wayne. He was born March 7, 1952, at home on Market Street, Andrews, the son of Fred and Thelma Jean (Schwartz) Hull. He married Karen S. Carr. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a stepson, a step daughter, five grandchildren, five sisters and a brother. Visitation was Thursday and Friday at DealRice Funeral Home, Andrews Chapel. Services were Friday at the funeral home.

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for criminal mischief and possession of a legendary drug. March 18 Michael J. Lovejoy, 44, Fort Wayne, operating while intoxicated. Fire March 14 At 7:46 a.m., 1100 West 4th Street for medical assist. At 7:53 a.m., North Manchester and Chester Township Fire Departments responded to the 400 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. March 16 At 9:07 a.m., 1100 block of North Market Street for medical assist. March 17 At 10:53 p.m., units from North Manchester and Chester Township fire departments responded to the 400 block of Strauss Provimi Road for medical assist. March 18 At 6:07 p.m., 300 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. March 19 At 9:44 a.m., 300 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 10:56 a.m., 300 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. March 20 At 4:33 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Kyle Wieland and Julia R. Spangle to Kyle and Julie R. Wieland, quitclaim deed. Phillip G. Cline to Chaquita J. Cline, quitclaim deed. Roger Frye to Don Peterson, warranty deed. Dillons Bar and Grill to Wabash River Trail Inc., corporate deed. Jerry and Michele Rose to Joseph A. and Mary G. Vogel, warranty deed. James W. and Lois J. King to James W. King, quitclaim deed. Martin L. and Sherry A. Schaaf to Stephanie A. Handing, Amanda K. Shull and Jennifer M. Brockhaus, quitclaim deed. James M. and Donna L. Whiteside to the State of Indiana, warranty deed. Tommy J. and Aaraka S. Case to Kody L. Case, warranty deed. Randy R. and Alison A. Pershing to Stephen W. and Karen A. Brodt, warranty deed. Betty J. and Richard E. Knafel to Scott E. and Amy B. Poole, personal representation deed. Walter J. Wiltschek to Tamra Lawrenz, warranty deed. Merrill A. and Melissa F. Templin to Loretta C. Kessler, warranty deed. Jeff B. and Melissa L. Grinstead to Corey E. and Brittany L. Brueggeman, warranty deed. James W. King to

Hubert R. Newcomer, 93 Ordained pastor June 27, 1922-March 10, 2016

Hubert R. Newcomer, 93, North Manchester, passed away at 7:10 p.m. March 10, 2016, at T i m b e r c r e s t Healthcare, North Manchester. He was born to Floyd Vincent and Mary Marie (Fox) Newcomer on June 27, 1922 in Monroe Township, Kosciusko County. Hubert married Alice Nadine Andrews Baldwin on June 2, 1946 in Spring Creek Church of the Brethren; she survives. Hubert is survived by his three daughters, a brother-in-law, 10 grandchildren, and 13 greatgrandchildren. Services were Saturday, March 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. The family received friends following the service. Pastor Kurt Bormann officiated. Burial will be in the Manchester Church of the Brethren Memorial Garden at a later date. McKee Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements.

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James W. King, Gwen Y. Boardman, Tamra L. Johnson and Timothy J. King, deed. Randy and Elise Kelly to Randy R. and Alison A. Pershing, warranty deed. Kenneth R. Combs to David P. and Kaye A. Dorais, warranty deed.

Iron Wheel Farm Inc. to Son Blessed Farms Inc., quitclaim deed. Iron Wheel Farm Inc. to Carr Farms Inc., quitclaim deed. Patricia Brainard and Mozelle W. Coon to David W. Richey, warranty deed. Dale Niccum Land Partnership to Kyle A. Metzger, warranty

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deed. Dale Farms Inc. to Kevin and Kari Niccum, corporate deed. John C. Hyman to Shyann N. Strahm, personal representation deed. Ann L. Miltenberger to Gordon A. and Julie Guenin, warranty deed.

Wilma Lundberg, 84 Enjoyed crocheting Aug. 17, 1931 – March 18, 2016

Wilma Maxine (Graham) Lundberg, 84, of Wabash, formerly of Milford, Ill., died at 3:54 pm, Friday, March 18, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 17, 1931 in Rossville, Illinois to James Fred and Margaret Myrtle (Jacobs) Graham. Maxine worked for the City of Danville, Ill., as a secretary for the Sanitary District, for 20 years. She enjoyed crocheting blankets. Maxine lived in Wabash since 2008, coming from Milford, Ill. She is survived by four children, Gloria (Mark) McClatchey of Wabash, Janet (Larry) Gross of Squires, Mo., Nancy (Kim) Christensen of Chandler, Ariz., and Gregory (Marge) Lundberg of Milford; eight grandchildren, David Christensen of Scottsdale, Ariz., Mark Christensen of Chandler, Michele (Chad) Sanders and Mindy (Travis) Cornwell, both of Clinton, Ill., Amanda (Jay) Wright and Dustin Lundberg, both of Danville, Ill., Angela (Chris) Siders and Matthew McClatchey, both of Wabash; three brothers, Donald Graham of Loda, Ill., Jack (Mary) Graham of Danville, and James Graham of Paxton, Ill.; 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Howard Graham, and three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Graham, Virginia Graham, and Jean Graham. Graveside services and burial will be 10 a.m. CDT, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Sugar Creek Cemetery, County Rd 950 N, Stockland, Ill., with Gary Milton officiating. Preferred memorial is to the Animal Shelter of Wabash County. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Wilma may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Sheriff’s Association launches membership drive By The Paper staff The Indiana Sheriff ’s Association has launched its 2016 membership drive. Wabash County citizens who would like to join in the fight against crime are invited to become members of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association. Many local citizens and some businesses have already joined the Association in support of our efforts. The Indiana Sheriffs’ Association is a nonprofit, professional, educational, and service organization dedicated to improving the Criminal Justice System through education, training, service and the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Indiana, according to the sheriff. The membership program was institut-

ed to provide citizens with an opportunity to lend their support of crime prevention and awareness programs, promote public safety, provide more and improved training for Sheriffs and their personnel plus support the Summer Youth Leadership Camps and College Scholarships for teenagers interested in law enforcement that are provided by the association. “We are inviting the public to help us better serve them by joining our efforts to provide effective law enforcement throughout Wabash County,” Sheriff Bob Land said. “It is difficult to get an application to everyone who might want to join the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association as a member. Wabash County residents should soon receive membership

applications in the mail. If you don’t receive an application by mail, you can call or stop by the Sheriff ’s Office to obtain one or visit the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association website at www.indianasheriffs.org to join. “All members will receive a membership card, two star decals and releases of the newsletter. This letter of invitation sent to citizens is the only manner or way used to invite citizens to become members of the Association. No telephone solicitation or other methods are used to solicit members as are currently being used by some organizations. Your joining of the Indiana Sheriffs’ Association will be welcomed as an expression of your support of our Association and its many worthwhile programs.”

Mary Ann Dingess to Shirley Winkler, quitclaim deed. Dale Farms Inc. to Greg Dale Farms LLC, quitclaim deed.

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Wabash man arrested on 8 counts of theft By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Police Department arrested a Wabash man on Tuesday, March 15, following an investigation of multiple thefts that have been reported since November. Ernest “Chuck” Hubbard, 39, was arrested on eight counts of theft. Specifically, he was charged with four counts misdemeanor theft of less than $750 and four counts felony theft of greater than $750 but less than $50,000. According to the Wabash County Jail notes, Hubbard was out on electronic home detention. On Dec. 28, Cpl. Josh Prater contacted WPD Detective E. John Krhin III and advised that he believed Hubbard and a 17-yearold male could be responsible for several recent thefts and burglaries, according to Krhin’s statement in the probable cause affidavit. The teen was living with Hubbard at the time, according to the court documents. Earlier in the day, the WPD received a report of an attempted

break in on Erie Street with a vehicle description matching Hubbard’s vehicle, the affidavit continued. “Prater advised that on (Dec. 27), WPD units observed Chuck Hubbard’s vehicle in front of his residence and there was a snow blower in the back,” Krhin continued in the document. “Prater further advised that he and Capt. (Ryan) Short talked and realized there has been several reports of snow blowers being stolen in and around Wabash.” Prater spoke with Hubbard and questioned him about the snow blower to which Hubbard advised the teen had received from his mother, according to the affidavit. On Dec. 29, Krhin drove by Hubbard’s residence located in the 200 block of East Maple Street and observed an orange extension ladder next to the shed, the documents continued. “I took several photographs of the ladder from inside my vehicle from the street and alley,” Krhin said. “I had remembered a report taken by WPD on (Dec. 24) of several ladders and power tools taken from (the 500 block of) Congress

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Street.” The ladder matched the description of a ladder reportedly taken from the Congress Street residence and was later positively identified by the owner, according to the court documents. Krhin later contacted the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department about other theft reports and was advised by Deputy Ryan Short that Hubbard was a suspect in one report, the documents continued. Krhin applied for a search warrant for Hubbard’s residence on Dec. 29 “including the yard and the shed of the property, based on the fact a stolen ladder was laying in the yard next to the shed” and information that Hubbard had sold stolen property to the Trading Post in Marion, according to the probable cause affidavit. During the search, WPD officers located 13 items that neither Hubbard nor the teen claim are theirs, or that that the teen he found, the court documents continued. The items included four weed eaters, two leaf blowers, five saws, a radio and a lawn mower, according to

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VIEWPOINT Hoosiers are buried under red tape Farmers: The voice of agriculture By Jackie Walorski

Americans are working overtime to provide for their families and put food on the table. Unfortunately, the Obama administration is working overtime to bury them under a pile of red tape. This week, the House passed legislation that allows the House Speaker to file an amicus brief in the Supreme Court to address the constitutionality of yet another of President Obama’s overreaching executive orders. This was an important but, unfortunately, necessary step in defending Congress’ Article I powers under the Constitution. It also highlights the gross misuse of executive powers of the current administration to impose regulations on

farmers, taxpayers, and small businesses. When it comes to important issues, this administration prefers to force regulations on the American people instead of giving them a voice through the legislative process. With President Obama’s last year in office, we are bracing for a deluge of new, costly rules. In January, Politico reported that “nearly 4,000 regulations are squirming their way through the federal bureaucracy in the last year of Barack Obama’s presidency — many costing industry more than $100 million.” The pace at which rules and regulations have been issued by the Administration is unprecedented. The Obama administration’s regulations have filled 468,500

pages in the Federal Register and it’s only going to grow. The House is continuing to fight this overregulation. Last January, Congress passed a joint resolution rejecting the President’s dangerous Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The President vetoed the measure; sending a clear signal this Administration favors job-killing regulations over the US economy. Even the Supreme Court has weighed in on the overreach of government regulations by the current administration. Last month, the high court temporarily blocked the administration’s overzealous attempt to regulate power plant emissions. The states challenging the regulation called it one of “the most farreaching and burdensome rule the EPA has

ever forced onto the states.” Tomorrow’s goodpaying jobs will come from the freedom to innovate from the bottom up, with organic growth; not heavyhanded regulations and executive action by an imperial president. Unfortunately, complying with federal regulations isn’t cheap or easy. Every dollar used to comply with over 80,000 pages of endless regulations in the ever-expanding Federal Register is a dollar businesses can’t use to hire another employee and families can’t save for their children’s college expenses. It is money wasted in an attempt to follow the arbitrary rules put in place by the executive branch and it’s hurting, not helping, our economy. This outdated, bu re a u c r at i c

response to new challenges results in less opportunity, fewer good-paying jobs, and slower middle class wage growth. I will continue to work to make our economy free to grow by ending job-killing regulations, stopping executive overreach, delivering commonsense solutions to scale back the bureaucracy, and reducing the power and interference of federal bureaucrats in the lives of hard-working Americans. Jackie Walorski represents the 2nd Congressional District in Indiana, where she serves as a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, House Armed Services Committee, and House Committee on Agriculture.

Kiwanians appreciate support at Pancake Day Dear Editor: The Wabash Kiwanis Club wishes to thank the following sponsors and donors for their contributions to the Annual Pancake Day held at the 4-H Fairg rounds, Saturday, March 12th,

2016. Donors were J.M. Reynolds Oil Co., S m i t t y Entertainment-David

Smith, Modoc’s Market, and OswaltThomas. Sponsors were Robert J. Mattern DDS, Ford Meter Box Foundation, Inc., AgVenture – McKillip Seeds, Beacon Credit Union, Amanda A. Richardson , Terrell Realty Group LLC, First Farmers Bank & Trust, City of Wabash, Crossroads Bank, Ivy Tech Community College,

C/S Printing Inc., F.C. Tucker Wabash Realtors, Dr. Bing M. Fowler DDS, Dawes and Pugh CPAs LLC, Edward Jones, Wabash Portable Equipment, First Merchants Bank, Bass & Bucks, Eads & Sons Asphalt, Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Services, Family Optometry, Halderman Farm M a n a g e m e n t Services, Schlemmer

Brothers Metalworks, Midwest Eye Consultants, Quality Electric Inc., Servisoft/Ecowater Systems, Gaunt & Son Asphalt Inc., Thrush Law Office, the Paper of Wabash County, Parkview Wabash Hospital, L u n d q u i s t Appraisals & Real Estate Services, O/C T h e r m a f i b e r, Hipsher Tools and Die Inc., Tiede, Metz

and Downs, and Dorais Chevrolet. The club thanks all the persons attending/volunteering at the event for supporting the Kiwanis projects for Wabash County children and youth and the ongoing support for organizations such as Riley’s Children’s Hospital. – Jay Vandeburg, Wabash Kiwanis Club president

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Dear Editor: Indiana Farm Bureau is known for grassroots policy positions - standing for something and working to make it happen. This approach has been true since our beginning in 1919 and was more evident than ever during the 2016 legislative session. In today’s culture, standing up for your ideas and making a difference is not as easy as going to a rally or posting online. Yet this year our members took the more challenging road by standing up for what they believe, coming to the Statehouse and working with their elected officials for a solution to rapidly escalating property taxes. I am extremely proud of the county Farm Bureau network of farmers that came to the Statehouse each day, worked to educate legislators back home and made numerous contacts to voice concerns and advance our agenda. Our grassroots farmer-members convinced the General Assembly to pass SB 308, which provides historic levels of farmland tax relief. For Indiana Farm Bureau’s top priority to be realized took the leadership of two very special lawmakers to negotiate a compromise. I must thank Sen. Brandt Hershman who proposed and championed the formula concepts and to Rep. Tim Brown, who worked them through the House. Passage of SB 308 also depended on countless legislators who listened to the facts and recognized the need for farmland tax relief. SB 308 makes much needed per-

manent and substantial changes to the farmland value formula. On average, farmland taxes have increased 63% since 2007 – far more than any other type of taxable property. SB 308 matches the base value more closely with a farmer’s ability to pay by reducing the four-year lag in net income data used in the formula to a twoyear delay. It also freezes the soil productivity factors at the current levels and creates statutory cap rates (ranging between 6 percent and 8 percent) that are triggered by how much the farmland formula increases or decreases. While savings from last year’s legislation averted a $250 million increase for the same period, SB 308 will finally make farmland tax bills go down. It is estimated that farmland owners will save $16.5 million in 2017, $48.7 million in 2018 and $106.4 million in 2019. This year farmers found their voice by coming to the Statehouse, attending town hall meetings and making other contacts with their lawmakers. By being involved and showing up, our members truly were the voice of Indiana agriculture. They should be incredibly proud of the outcome. As a farmland owner facing a depressed farm economy, I think the passage of this tax relief measure is a cause for celebration by everyone involved in Indiana agriculture. — Randy Kron, Grain farmer and President of Indiana Farm Bureau

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Charley Creek Gardens to host ‘Bunny Bash’ By The Paper staff Boys and girls are invited to the annual “Bunny Bash” at the Charley Creek Gardens on Saturday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. This is the second year that Bunny

Bash has taken place at Charley Creek Gardens, located at 551 N. Miami St. in Wabash. Bunny Bash is sponsored by Guenin Law Offices. Parents are encouraged to bring their camera to snap a photo of their child

with the bigger than life-sized bunny rabbit, which will be happy to pose for pictures as he greets all his visitors and hand out sweet treats. Kids can also partake in fun craft activities, where they can make a

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bunny mask, handprint bunnies, embellishing Easter eggs, and dye-coloring Easter eggs with the Wabash Extension Homemakers and the Purdue Cooperative Extension. Bunny Bash is open to the public with all activities being free of charge. A reminder again to parents – if parents wish to have photos of their children with the Easter Bunny, they will need to bring their own cameras. For more information about the Bunny Bash, contact the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260.563.1102 or check out the website at

Coloring Easter eggs was among the activities during the 2015 Bunny Bash at the Charley Creek Gardens. The Paper of Wabash County file photo www.honeywellcenter.org. Charley

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the event. The fair will take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the Physical Education and Recreation Center on the North Manchester campus. Admittance is free. Tickets that can be traded in for food items may be purchased inside the PERC. This biennial tradition began in 1993 as part of International Education Week and has continued on as a celebration of diversity in the Manchester University community. Salwa Nubani, assistant to the director of Intercultural Services, describes the International Fair as, “International students – or students who have traveled abroad and experienced food from different countries – coming together and making recipes for people.” The food offerings take three days to prepare and represent a variety of flavors, including those from Ethiopia, Nigeria and Palestine, she said. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. The lively event also showcases international entertainment, including dancers, bands and activities for children. Eight hundred to 1,000 people are expected to attend.

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Vets told agency pushing for ‘My VA’ experience By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com LAKETON – Bob McDonald, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, has a specific vision for his agency, those attending a veterans’ town hall meeting Friday, March 18, at the Laketon American Legion were told. The VA is represented by three branches: the National Cemetery Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the Veterans Health Administration. “It really should be one VA,” Michael Stephens, director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Indianapolis Regional Office, told the nearly 75 people in attendance at the two-hour event. “We just spent time in Virginia earli-

er this month with the secretary as we learn more and more about what his vision is for VA. “That vision is a ‘My VA’ type of experience. That’s where veterans are able to go to VA and get answers for their questions, regardless of which branch. To you, all VA is the VA. “We need to be prepared to get you to the right place so we can answer your questions and provide the service that you’ve earned, regardless of what branch you should access.” Veterans should be able to choose the way they access the VA, Stephens continued, “whether it be via computer, whether it be over the telephone or whether it be via letter or correspondence.” “We’re doing more and more these days electronically,” he

Michael Stephens, director of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Indianapolis Regional Office, greets visitors during the veterans town hall meeting on Friday, March 18, at the Laketon American Legion. Photo by Joseph Slacian said, noting that about 99 percent of the claims are filed electronically. “That being said, there are still veterans that don’t want to use the computer to interface with the VA,” he said. “They

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want to use the telephone or come in and see us in person, and it is our duty, it’s our responsibility, to make sure that we meet those expectations.” The VA, he said, must measure its success by the way the veterans feel. “Do you feel that we are successful in serving you?” he asked rhetorically. “That’s part of the ‘My VA’ concept. All the numbers in the world don’t mean anything if veterans in the end still aren’t satisfied.” Stephens also acknowledged the backlog in veterans’ claims, which has built up over the years, noting several factors played a part in the backlog. “One is the drawdown of forces overseas that were mobilized in support of the global war on terror,” he said. “Another is the economy and the dip in the economy caused a lot of veterans to seek assistance from the VA. And we’ve also expanded our entitlements. “It was almost a perfect story, if you will.” The VA has added staff to help fight the problem. “I won’t tell you we don’t have any backlog,” Stephens said. “But it’s about 90 percent of what it was.” As that work is being caught up, the VA is looking to the appeals backlog. “With what we have, we can’t catch up this appeals work quick enough to make (continued on page 25)

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anyone happy,” he admitted. “But we’re working with Congress looking for ways that we can streamline that process. We are adding staff. “It’s going to be a multi-faceted approach from different branches of government that are going to allow us to catch those appeals up.” Also speaking at the town hall meeting were Diana Ohman, director of the Midwest Division of the National Cemetery Association (NCA), and Michelle Schlup of the Northern Indiana Veterans Health Administration. “In our state we have a quite lovely cemetery in Marion,” she said. “They are expecting to have a commemoration ceremony on March 29 for the Vietnam veterans, and then of course, Memorial Day is coming up and that’s the biggest day of the year, as far as we’re concerned.” The NCA has just one mission, she said, “and that is to take care of veterans in perpetuity, forever, in one of the most beautiful shrines in America, and that is one of the 135 national cemeteries scattered across the United States.” She noted that about 90 percent of her staff is made up of veterans. “So they really do care,” she said. “It’s just an extension of service to Americans, as far as they’re concerned.” Schlup said Indiana has an excellent record in regard to patient services. “Over 99 percent of our appointments are done within 30 days,” she said. “That’s across all clinic areas, including mental health, primary care and as well as specialty care.” Following their talk and a lunch prepared by the Laketon American Legion and Auxiliary, the trio answered a variety of questions regarding VA care and policies broached by the audience.

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New business targets south side factory By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

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ment training facility could soon open on the south side of Wabash. David Kahn received a special exception from the Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals on

Thursday, March 17, to open the facility at an abandoned factory at 1295 Vernon St. “We’d like to establish a recreational center and training facili-

ty,” he said. “What we are focusing on is we would like to utilize this as an air soft arena that is open to the public. We also want to do laser tag, which is also

open to the public. “The second floor, we want to create a law enforcement training center.” He also plans to open a sporting goods shop and a gun shop at the site. However, he noted, that portion of the business will only be open to those 18 years of age and older. Kahn told The Paper of Wabash County that he is now in the process of purchasing the facility and hopes to open site by June. During the board meeting, he sought to dispel some rumors that had been circulating about his plans. “Some people thought this is paint ball,” he said. “I want to make this abundantly clear that this is not paint ball. I have no desire to do that. It’s messy. It’s dangerous. That is not at all what we intend to be doing.” Air soft guns fire six millimeter plastic BBs. “The air soft guns are realistic replicas of actual firearms,” he said, later noting that they have bright orange on the barrel of the gun to indicate that it is indeed a toy. “Law enforcement are routinely using it for training. Even the military is using it for training.” Kahn said he and his wife have operated an independent sporting goods facility for several years, and has sold

many air soft guns during that time. “My experience with them has led me to determine there is really no place for the law enforcement community to go to utilize these items for training,” he said. “They have to either make an appointment or find time to go to Fort Wayne or Indianapolis where they have larger facilities, or find a dilapidated or vacant building where they can train. “What we would like to do is offer them a facility where they can come and train at their convenience. It will be totally indoors, totally contained, totally safe … as safe as we can make it.” Because of the building’s thick walls, steel siding and insulation, he doesn’t expect the public to hear any noise from inside the facility. “We do not intend to have any kind of loud music or anything of that nature playing,” he said. “Generally speaking, it’s very quiet. Everyone goes silent when a match begins. It’s essentially mock combat.” As for law enforcement training, Kahn said there are a variety of areas on the second floor he hopes to use. Room searches, building clearings and similar scenarios are planned.

“We’ve got a wealth of ideas of things we can do,” he said. “I also believe we will bring a lot of other business to the Wabash community by having this facility here. We plan to bring in seminars, conferences and things of that nature for the law enforcement community. And, of course, when those in the law enforcement community come in, they’ll be needing food and gas and things of that nature, so that will bring business to the surrounding businesses.” Participants must have eye equipment. Other safety equipment, such as full-face helmets, will be available for purchase or rent. Kahn’s plans were met with mixed reviews by neighbors of the facility. City Council member Bob Greene said he has played air soft in the past with various church groups. “When you’re hit, it just bounces off of you,” he said. “You know you’ve been hit, but it doesn’t hurt. When it’s close contact, you just yell, ‘Kill, Kill,’ and you don’t shoot when you’re close.” However, he did question the need for a gun shop. “We will separate that portion of the business from the area (continued on page 27)

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New business targets south side factory... continued from page 26 where we display air soft guns and equipment,” Kahn said. “Basically we’ll have an 18-year age limit to go beyond a certain point.” All the firearms will be locked up and secured when the business isn’t open. “We also, as part of our intendent project, will completely secure the building,” Kahn continued. “It will have 24-hour video surveillance, and obviously an alarm system and so forth. We will do everything we possibly can to secure the building.” He also said opening

the gun shop portion of the business is still several months in the offing. It takes several months to obtain licensing from the federal government to sell firearms. “And to be perfectly honest, I don’t have a great deal of capital to invest in firearms to begin with, so it’s going to be a slow process of buying a few and building up from there,” Kahn said. “It’s not going to be bringing in five million dollars of guns. I wish I could, but it’s going to be a slow process.” Other neighbors

were worried about an increase in traffic in the neighborhood, while others also expressed concern about the sale of guns. They thought that would possibly increase crime in the area. Both Kahn and BZA chair Doug Adams said they didn’t think there would be that much more traffic now than when the factory was open. “We are very safety oriented,” Kahn said. “We don’t want anyone to get hurt by these. And we also don’t want to have any issues with

our neighbors.” He also said he will reserve the right to refuse sale to anyone based on their actions and comments inside the facility. As for the security of the neighborhood, Kahn believes that the

The home at 45 E. Sinclair St. may have a new lease on life, thanks in part to the Indiana Landmarks. In February, the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety declared the home unsafe and ordered the owner of record, Kenneth Crace, to either begin work on refurbishing or demolishing the structure within 30 days. However, Paul Hayden, a community specialist with Indiana Landmarks, asked the board for a 90-day extension so the organization can evaluate the building. The board granted the extension. Hayden said the organization believes the home to be of historic significance and efforts should be explored to attempt to save it. “Those of us who are in the preservation of historic buildings have certain criteria that we use to look at buildings to deem them historic,” he told the board. The architectural style of the Sinclair Street home is one such criterion, he noted. “It’s a Federal raised foundation cottage,” Hayden said. “You typically don’t see that unless you’re in the deep, deep South.” Also, the building was constructed in 1840, making it one of the older homes in the City of Wabash and Wabash County, he continued. While those are on

the plus side, Hayden admitted there also are some negative aspects about the building. “I’ve done an inspection of the property and there are three areas of concern,” he said. “Just coming up with various costs for stabilizing the structure, I estimate costs to run between $30,000 and $40,000.” Hayden said he spoke with Crace, who also is concerned about the historic value of the home, and is willing to donate it to Indiana Landmarks. Hayden said his group would secure the building, stabilize the foundation, make masonry repairs and repair the roof. “We would then put it back on the market for someone else to work on the interior,” he said. The exterior stabilization could be done by the fall, he estimates. If plans don’t look like they would work out, Hayden said he would let the board know prior to the 90 days. Crace told The Paper of Wabash County that he was ecstatic that Indiana Landmarks was stepping in to try to save the structure. “I met with them a couple days ago,” he said. “I was just hoping the Board of Works would see what I see.” Indiana Landmarks contacted him about the structure, he said, adding that the building isn’t in as much disrepair as the city contends it is. On a side note, Hayden told the Board of Works that Indiana

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Trinity Lutheran pastor celebrates 3 years with church By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Pastor Kent Young told The Paper of Wabash County that he is glad to be celebrating his third year with Trinity Lutheran Church. Since 2013, Young has shared the message of “the meaningfulness of a relationship with Christ” with his followers at the local church. “It’s a message that’s no different than anywhere else,” he said. “The message of meaningfulness through a relationship with Christ is the same no matter where you are. “On the other hand, it has to be tailored to other people in any given area, so consequently you have to speak in a language that people understand where you are and are communicating.” The message is really no different than

other churches, but Young said he simply tries to tailor his messages to “what I really believe the Lord leads me … to share.” In 1977, Young started his ministry as a youth pastor. He felt the calling to become a pastor in college, Young told The Paper, and still feels that same calling today. “The sign of the calling is that never goes away,” he explained. “If you are called, particularly in the ministry and it may be the same way in everything else, I feel that way with my music too, … my calling has always been the same, my desire to fulfill the calling is stronger now than it’s ever been. “I see the importance of having a bigger picture. I think people are screaming for a bigger picture and they might not even know it.” Although he’s lived in various places across the country,

Young was pulled to continue his ministry in Wabash because “it was actually to come back home, because I’m from Huntington originally.” Before joining Trinity Lutheran in 2013, Young led the congregation at Saint Matthews United Church of Christ for 4 ½ years. “For two years, I shared a interim (position) preaching at Presbyterian Church here,” he continued. “And so I jokingly say before I die I want to pastor every church in Wabash, but I don’t mean that really.” Young began pastoring at Trinity Lutheran after receiving a request to fill-in for an interim pastor. “So when I went there, I only planned to be there two or three months at the most,” he explained. “I thought I was just going to fill in and that’d be it. “Of course some of the people there had

known of me because I had pastored at Saint Matthews for four or five years, and they’ve just kept me on and haven’t gotten rid of me yet.” Young admits he does not look like the stereotypical pastor type. “If I had to choose someone from the New Testament that I think I admired, it would probably be John the

Baptist,” he said. “He was kind of a radical in some sense. His message was the message of the word, it just that people weren’t used to it so he was kind of a weirdo. “I’ve always connected with John the Baptist than any of the other disciples, per say, … because he was the one that brought people the raw message and it was a mes-

sage that people responded to, but the rest of the religious community didn’t like it.” Pastors have told Young to cut his hair, wear a different tie among other criticisms, but Young said, “With me it’s kind of what you see is what you get.” “It’s not that I’m trying to be (different), this is just me,” he

added. Young lives in Fort Wayne with his wife, Janelle, have two children, Sophia and Caleb. He is also a doctor of philosophy and professor at Indiana U n ive r s i t y - P u r d u e University Fort Wayne and a full-time employee for Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana.

MU senior named Fulbright scholar From the MU News Bureau

NORTH MANCHESTER — Emily Pleadwell felt drawn to Vietnam after teaching English as a second language to Vietnamese domestic violence survivors last summer at Interval House in southern California. She got that opportunity through the Pathways summer service program at M a n c h e s t e r University. She now has the opportunity to spend a year in Vietnam after being awarded a prestigious Fulbright grant. Since 1996, 30 Manchester students have been awarded Fulbrights for research or teaching abroad after graduation – more Fulbrights per capita than any other Indiana college or university. In addition, two Manchester faculty members have engaged in research abroad as F u l b r i g h t Scholars.  “Manche ster really prepared me for this opportunity through the opportunities I’ve had outside of

class,” Pleadwell said via Skype from Strasbourg, France, where she is studying this semester. She has done service work three times at Interval House — two summers and a January session – and spent a summer volunteering in France. In her Fulbright a p p l i c a t i o n , Pleadwell wrote about her ESL clients in Long Beach. Two of the Vietnamese students were advanced and one was at a very basic level, having just come to the U.S. with her daughter two months before. “Based on my work with these women, I already have an idea of what sounds my future students will have difficulties with,” Pleadwell said, describing strategies she has in mind “for addressing the voiced, interdental fricatives that pose problems for Vietnamese speakers” when speaking English. On one occasion her students stopped the class after learning Pleadwell hadn’t eaten a proper meal

and called for a fiveminute break to share the pho they had eaten for dinner. “Pho became a favorite immediately, and I often went with friends to Vietnamese restaurants to try new foods,” she said. “Dipping my chopsticks into the bowl, I never knew if I was going to pull up a piece of lemongrass or something even more exotic like tripe, fish ball, or tendon. I grew to love culinary adventure. I am ready for more adventure in Vietnam.” Her goal afterward is to return to southern California to assist the Vietnamese in “Little Saigon,” the largest Vietnamese population outside the Southeast Asia nation. Pleadwell will also explore options for working in an embassy that would require proficiency in French and Vietnamese. The senior from Lawrence, Mich., has had rich experiences at Manchester. “In 2014, I volunteered for 11 weeks in France with only a semester of lan-

guage study. I did everything from herding sheep to cleaning a moat, running a cash register, and creating crowdfunding pages.” Pleadwell said her biggest challenge was answering the phone because of the language barrier. Over time, she developed an “addiction” to language learning, which has seen her through advanced courses in Spanish and French, and beginning German. “My time in France and my experience volunteering in Southern California demonstrate my ability to function in areas that are far from the Midwest,” she said. “I am not afraid of being abroad in Vietnam for 10 months because I love how much personal growth can occur away from where we identify as home.” She’s especially grateful to the advisors she’s had at MU — Jim Falkiner (now retired Mark E. Johnston Professor o f Entrepreneurship) was her first-year

advisor. “You’re going to do something awesome. I just know it,” he told her. She also thanked current faculty members Tim Brauch, her secondyear advisor, Stacy Erickson-Pesetski and Janina Traxler for their mentoring and helping her hone her writing and language skills.

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Planning Commission Office Administrator Wabash County Government has a parttime opening for an individual to perform and support duties related to the county planning commission. Responsibilities include assisting the public. Candidate must have computer proficiency in Word, Excel and GIS. Candidate should also have good accounting and communication skills, be detail oriented, and available to work two evenings a month. Send email request for a job description to:

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205 Wabash Road North Manchester, IN 46962

Hiring Event Thurs, March 31, 9 am – 3 pm At Manchester Metals, Inc. Main Office Core Room, Grinding, Molding, Furnace, Transport, Sand Crew Qualified Candidates May Be Hired Immediately! Full time positions with benefits! (insurance, 401k, vacation) Also apply online: www.manchestermetals.com (click on “links” and “application”)

CLEA R C REEK A PA R T M E N T S is looking to hire a Part-time Maintenance/Painter. 20-25 hours per week. Apply at 1001 Clear Creek Trail North Manchester IN 46962

SEA NYMPH 146 FM, 14ft, live well, pedestal seats, like new, 9.9 2 stroke Evinrude, electric start, $3,295 OBO. Call 260-2242219.

Mobile Homes 2 BR 1 BA located in Lakeview MH Park, fresh paint, updated cabinets in kitchen. Country setting in Wabash. Prefer no pets. Call 530-701-1906 or 530514-4266.

For Rent 1 BDRM APARTMENT, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer furnished; $350/mo. plus utilities & deposit, NO PETS, N. Manchester, 260-8231035. 1 BDRM HOUSE for rent on Wabash Northside. stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook ups, $90/wk. plus $300 deposit, 765863-1453 or 765-8631452.

2 BR DUPLEX. for rent, $400 damage deposit, $525/rent, low cost utilities. Call 260-563-5912 after 4pm. LARGE 3 BR DUPLEX on Wabash Northside, $110/wk, $500/dep., renter pays utilities. NO PETS. Call 260-5682424. NORTH MANCHESTER- 2 and 3 Bedroom apartments for rent, 260-982-4861.

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Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial. Five (5) years experience is required. Full benefits. Send resume to: qualityelectric429@gmail.com or fax to 260-563-8772. Applications can be picked up at 429 Superior Street in Wabash, IN. No phone calls please.

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Singles SINGLE 52 YEAR OLD FEMALE looking for a friend for companionship, or a pen pal, someone to do something with. I am a short, honest, and good person, also hard working. Everyone needs lots of friends for caring, security & friendship. Also looking for weekend transportation. Nothing towards anyone else just still searching. If interested respond to Box 230 c/o The Paper of Wabash, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

Wabash City Police is now accepting applications for probationary patrolman. An application may be picked up at the Wabash City Police Department between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. All completed applications must be returned to the department by April 22, 2016 at 4:00pm. An applicant must be a United States Citizen, reside within the county in which the city is located or contiguous to the county (36-8-4-2), possess a high school diploma, not less than twenty-one years at time of appointment, possess a valid Indiana Drivers License, no guilty violations except minor traffic violations. A complete list of requirements is attached in the application packet.

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2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GT, loaded, premium condition, 77,000 miles, $6,425. Call 574505-0151.

1 BR SMALL FURNISHED APT. renter pays electric, $350/mo. 260-774-3069.

Wanted: Electrician

Has a position open in our processing and packing department packaging egg cartons and boxes

2000 Dodge Dakota V6 4x4, New Tires/Rims, New Master Cylinder, New 4x4 Shifter Box, New Ball Joints, New Tie Rods. 188k miles, $2,995 Call 260.466.2519.

We are seeking an honest, hard working and professional individual with a great work ethic to join our elite sales team. We are celebrating our 48th year in business and are looking forward to continuing our growth into the future. We also have a newly remodeled facility including a bigger showroom & sales offices! If you are seeking an opportunity to begin your career in the automotive industry or to grow your current sales career with a growing automotive dealership, contact us today! We offer weekly pay plans with bonus opportunities, health benefits, 401(k), demo and paid vacation time. Contact Rod Birk at (260)982-8527 to schedule an interview or send your resume to: Shepherd’s Chevrolet Inc, P.O. Box 347, North Manchester, IN 46962

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March 23, 2016

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SINGLE, WHITE, FUN LOVING 68 YEAR OLD MALE looking for a single, attractive white female, between ages 50-60. I would love to meet a Christian lady who loves the outdoors. Someone with a sense of humor who loves to have fun and joke around. Someone loveable and honest. Please send picture, phone # and info to BOX 225 c/o The Paper of Wabash County, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

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Assistant Property Manager Meadowbrook North Apartments is currently seeking “The Best” Assistant Property Manager in the Wabash County area. Excellent salary, including medical insurance, paid holidays, and 401k retirement plan. Apply in person at: Meadowbrook North Apartments 1289 Meadowbrook Lane Wabash, IN 46992 Fax or e-mail resume to: (260) 563-2655 meadowbrook@DRinc.com

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Coordinating services for seniors which enable them to remain independent, and educating them on choices available when seeking in-home services or long term care. Requires a BA/BS Degree in Social Work or Human Service-related field, or RN. Position will be covering Wabash and Edwards County. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Applications available at www.shawneehealth.com Send applications to:

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THE PAPER 36 Pathfinder Services to Manchester Intermediate mark 50th anniversary School announces perfect attendance list www.thepaperofwabash.com

By The Paper staff

Pathfinder Services is inviting the community to celebrate their 50th anniversary by joining them for a birthday and homecoming party on Monday, March 28. All community members are invited including but not limited to anyone who has been or is currently involved with Pathfinder Services in any capacity – such

as volunteers, Board Members, employees, and those who have received services. P a t h f i n d e r Services, a not-forprofit comprehensive human and community development organization was incorporated on March 28, 1966. Celebrations are planned in various communities which the agency serves. The Wabash celebration will be from 23 p.m. at the new

March 23, 2016

group home located in South Pointe subdivision at 2 Williams St. Cake and light appetizers will be served. RSVP is not necessary. P a t h f i n d e r Services, Inc. is a notfor-profit comprehensive human and community development organization headquartered in Huntington, where it was founded in 1966. In addition to Huntington County,

Pathfinder Services also serves individuals and families in Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Elkhart, 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

HELP WANTED! Good Pay! Good Exercise! NO COLLECTING! Dependable people needed to deliver the paper’ • Adults or Students You will receive ‘the paper’ on Tuesday and have until 6 p.m. on Wednesday to deliver. AN EASY WAY TO EARN EXTRA MONEY!

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Article provided LAKETON – M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School officials announced students with perfect attendance for the third quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Students honored were: 4th Grade: Samuel Ayres, Leyna Borgmann, Isaiah B u rl i n g a m e, Breanna Callaway, Preston Duffy, Ava Egolf, McKelvey Espeset, Lily Flora, Caysen Hobbs, Kennedy James, Antonio Jimenez, Payton Jones, Sarah Kerlin, Sophie Leckrone, Zaine Louvier, Kailey Manis, Gavin Martin, Jade McCullough, Tyler McLain, Nathaniel Miller, Diego Munoz, Chandler Music, Hayden Schroll, Adia

Selleck, Riley Shock, Gabrielle Simmers, Caleb Smith, Casen Vawter, Kaydence Whennen 5th Grade: Alyssa

Allen, Addilyn Bordeaux, Brock Casper, Mason Clark, Diana Diaz DeLeon Alvarez, Eric DiazDeLeon Alvarez, Alesha Edwards, Jackson Felgar, Traceson Gearhart, Kaitlyn Gish, Alonzo Greene, Delani Henderson, Jose Hernandez, Cristian Her nandez-Beck, Raven King, Yolanda Mata, Melanie McGuire, Caden Miller, Olivia Neal, Michael Ortiz, Trevor Renz, Gavin Rockwell, Franchesa Saucedo, Chad Schlemmer, Desteny Sellers, Jalynn Simcoe, Muskaan Singh, Alondra Soto, Lane Stetzel, Hannah Trout, Dakota

Wilson, Liam York, Maddox Zolman 6th Grade: Olivia Auler, Lauren Barrett, Logan Bishop, Gabriel Case, Trey Castle, Zachariah Curtis, Vince Garza, Jayson Gilbert, Justin Hall, Nicole Haupert, Lillian Herrmann, Kayla Hippensteel, Hannah Hjelm, Ethen Homes, Avery Howard, Lillian Howard, Lydia Kerlin, Christine Lengel, Kaesyn Lester, Morgan Metzger, Makenzy Meyer, Kayla Moore, Dawson Perkins, Isaac Reichenbach, Hadley Schannep, Gavin Simmers, Asia Snyder, Kindra Stetzel, Grace Taylor, Reese Wagoner Abbie Wampler, Ainsley West, Camden Westendorf, Ty Wheeler, Erika Yard