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Bias act can help in drug fight By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Drug Task Force is down in manpower, but drug related arrests have remained consistent, according to Sheriff Bob Land. “Everybody knows our drug task force is down two people,” he told The Paper of Wabash County in an interview, “but the way (the Sheriff ’s Department) is working, the way (Wabash City Police) is working, we can take up the slack and assist our drug task force until (those positions are filled).” Despite low numbers across all local law enforcement agencies, officers are still actively investigating drug related incidents and building cases against drug offenders, including those tied to drug overdose deaths, the Sheriff continued. “Road officers, traffic stops are taking up the slack,” Land said. “So far in three months, we’ve made 15 drug arrests just off of traffic stops, and I know this month’s going to be just as good as last month.” Local law enforcement have a number of tools to investigate drug-related situations, including the Len Bias Act, a federal law that can hold drug distributors responsible for a drug user’s death or any serious bodily injury that occurred, according to Sgt. Cory Roberts, Portland,

Ore., Police Bureau Cold Case Homicide Unit who previously worked in that department’s Drugs and Vice Division. The act was drafted and passed in 1988 following the death of Leonard “Len” Bias two years prior. In 1986, Bias was a first-team AllAmerican college basketball forward at the University of Maryland. On June 17, the defending NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, selected Bias as the second-overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft.

Two days later, Bias died from a cardiac arrhythmia induced by a cocaine overdose. In response to his death, Congress passed the Anti Drug Abuse Act, or the Len Bias law, which created mandatory minimum sentences of 20 years or more for persons convicted of distributing drugs that caused a death or serious bodily injury, which resulted from the use of those drugs. Over a decade ago, the State of Oregon

began implementing the act and has since led the nation in prosecuting drug traffickers for overdose deaths or serious bodily injuries. The inertia to use the act came from the state’s local police force, according to Tom Edmonds, Chief Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Drug Unit Assistant United States Attorney. “When overdoses started happening with more frequency,” he explained, “and officers were responding to those situations they thought to themselves, ‘What can we do with these situations? These are aggravated cases.’” The officers then turned to the state’s federal prosecutor’s office to investigate the cases under the Len Bias act. Today in Portland, Drugs and Vice Division investigators use the tool to get low-level drug dealers to cooperate with law enforcement and give up their distribution sources, according to Roberts. The purpose of the act is not to federally prosecute the first dealer in the chain of drug distribution, but to work up the chain and prosecute the higher-level dealers, he said. “During the course of that investigation, … in the chain of where this heroin came from, you’re not necessarily looking for the person who actually sold it to (the user),” Roberts explained, “but ... (continued on page 17)

Wastewater changes designed to better serve residents: Mayor By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Canoeists make their way along the Eel River. File photo

Mayors urge Eel River designation By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Mayors from three counties along a northern Indiana river are calling for it to become just the fourth waterway recognized as an Indiana Scenic River. The Eel River, a 110-mile tributary to the Wabash that stretches east from Logansport to Allen County through Miami, Wabash, Whitley and Allen

counties, already has four canoe routes recommended on the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Web site. Ironically, the IDNR refers to the Eel as a “scenic river.” The mayors – Wabash Mayor Scott Long, Logansport Mayor Dave Kitchell and Peru Mayor Gabriel Greer – who made the announcement Friday at a Northern Indiana Mayors (continued on page 23)

Changes will soon take place in the City of Wabash’s Wastewater Treatment Department to better serve local residents. However, Wabash Mayor Scott Long is drawing criticism on social media for the changes. The criticism, he said, is based on inaccurate information circulating on Facebook and other outlets. “Right now we have two people in wastewater billing,” Long told The Paper of Wabash County in an exclusive interview on Saturday, April 25. “If we have one person going on vacation, at some point during

the day I have to require the other person taking bills to have a lunch hour, which requires us to close the office.” To alleviate the problem, Long devised a plan to move the billing department from Wabash City Hall to the wastewater plant office. “We have an office manager at the wastewater plant, Tracy Peterson-Bollan,” Long said. “She can be trained to be a back up to collect payments, do billing, whatever. So we’re going to try to cross-train her and, likewise, we’ll cross-train (the billing office personnel) to perform her functions when in that building.” As part of the move, the mayor said he asked

Wastewater Superintendent Bob Gray to look into finding a solution to help those residents who would like to pay their bills via a drive-up window. “He contacted some people,” Long continued. “He called around and got quotes, and the decision was made to use an ATM type system like a bank uses, with a container and a pneumatic tube” that will transfer items between the drive-up and the office. Both ends will have a video screen so those paying bills and office personnel can communicate with one another. Gray contacted a variety of firms, coming up with a low quote of $23,918 for the kiosk (continued on page 21)

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Konyha delivers good, bad news for county By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperowabash.com Of Indiana’s 92 counties, 54 are in absolute decline.

Wabash County is among those in decline, according to Bill Konyha, former president and CEO of the Economic Development Group of

Wabash County and current executive director of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). “We’re in absolute

decline because our population numbers are declining,” he told The Paper of Wabash County following a 30minute address at the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Before Hours on Wednesday, April 13. “The net of our inward and outward migration is not being made up with the differences between our births and deaths, we actually have more deaths than births.” But the fact that the county is in absolute decline shouldn’t be seen as all doom and gloom. “We have great bones to build on,” he said. “What we can’t do is sit back. We’ve taken great steps. Local government has invested in itself. It has to keep investing in itself and in the community. “We can’t retreat from that. If we retreat from that it’s going to be real difficult to come back.” The problem isn’t something that is facing Wabash County alone. “The issue of growth is essential to all of Indiana, but especially to rural Indiana,” Konyha said. “In Indiana right now, we have 14 counties that are growing. By growing I mean growth matches or exceeds the nation-

wide growth rate of 3.9 percent. Fourteen out of 92. “Twenty-four counties are in relative decline, which means they maybe growing, but it is at a rate so small it is thought to be unsustainable, neutral at best. Fifty-four counties are in absolute decline. Absolute decline means the rate between inward migration and outward migration is not being made up by the difference between birth and deaths. In some counties the death rate exceeds the birth rate.” OCRA has developed five community performance indicators, and they are shared by communities that a growing – the 14 counties that are not in decline and to a degree, by the 24 that are in a relative decline. The five indicators are assessed valuation, population growth, educational attainment, per capita income and public school enrollment. Aside from the population growth, Wabash County is faring well in the other indicators. Wabash County’s total assessed valuation in 2016 is $1.312 billion, up grew by nearly 11 percent since 2012. “That’s really a good number,” Konyha said. “That almost 11 percent number is higher than just about any community in Indiana, except for Elkhart, which has had massive investment. When you look at that number, Wabash County is doing really well.” The number of people who have graduated college and are attending college increased between 2010 and 2014. In 2010, 18.3 percent of the high school graduates

had some college education. In 2014, that number increased to 19.8 percent. The number holding at lease an associate’s degree also increased, from 6 percent in 2010 to 7.3 percent in 2014. The number holding a bachelor’s degree increased from 10.2 percent to 10.5 percent, while the number holding graduate or professional degrees increased 6.1 to 6.6 percent. Per capita income – the measure of all personal income divided by the number of people – also has risen. “For the longest time … Wabash lagged behind the state,” Konyha said. “But if you look at 2014, you will see the per capita income of Wabash County exceeds the per capita income of the state. That’s pretty significant. It’s also the highest per capita income in northeast Indiana, the 10-county Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. “That’s something we focused on from an economic development standpoint, and I’m proud to say is a success story.” Per capita income in 2010 in Wabash County was $32,008, compared to $34,390 in Indiana. It steadily increased each year until 2014 when it reached $40,011, topping the state’s per capita income of $39,578. There are several reasons for the increase. “One of the reasons behind it is after GDX closed, we had 1,075 people without high school educations leave Wabash County.” Konyha said. “They moved someplace else where they could get another job that’s also going to end up in China. The very fact that they did that helped raise our per

capita income. “The result is a positive, but it’s not what we want to happen. We’d rather put them in the position where we can give them relevant training and improve their skills with training so they can compete in the 21st century workforce.” The agriculture industry also helped increase per capita income. “One of the things we did community wide to support that was we supported development and construction of an ethanol plant, an ethanol plant that buys 35 million bushels of corn each year, buys it under contract, pays a 20 or 25 percent premium to farmers so they can get as much as they can from Wabash and a 20 mile radius,” Konyha said. “It enhances the income of those farmers, and those farmers then take a lot of that money and send it locally. It’s like throwing a stone in a pond and watching the ripples go out. “It’s because we rely on companies like 5Hour energy drink. (The company) employs a lot of people to just move boxes, paying them $12.50 or $13 per hour rate. But they also employ microbiologists, and chemists, and wire technicians and electronic technicians and electronic maintenance people. They employ highly skilled and highly paid people.” But a major factor keeping Wabash County from growing is the lack of a good housing industry here. “A lot of those people would like to live in Wabash,” Konyha said. “But there’s no housing for them. (continued on page 3)

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Benefit planned for Hoosier Helping Heroes founder Proceeds to help LaFontaine woman’s medical bills

system to fight the disease. Doctors told Speicherweimer that she needed to concentrate on her fight against cancer and should give up her involvement with Hoosiers Helping Heroes. “Having to quit doing packages after nine years, that hurt,” she told The Paper of Wabash County. “It was like all my kids going to college at the same time. We suddenly had an empty nest. “But the doctors said I needed to concentrate on myself.” Before disbanding the organization, Speicherweimer wanted to do a few last things to help veterans, noted Herb Mullen, VFW commander and DAV van coordinator for Wabash County. Mullen is one of those helping to organize the benefit. “She had quite a bit of money, in my way of thinking, in the bank account for the nonprofit, and she wanted to spend it in Wabash County,” he said. Speicherweimer donated $18,000 to the

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

For nine years, Karen “Montana” Speicherweimer ran the organization Hoosiers Helping Heroes. The group created and mailed care packages to Americans serving in the armed forces around the world. Then last year, Speicherweimer developed breast cancer. She underwent treatment including chemotherapy and stem cell cancer treatment. She thought things were going well, but recently received word earlier this year that the cancer came back and spread to her brain. To help her with various medical expenses, the Wabash VFW Post No.286, DAV Drivers of Wabash County and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 692 of Marion are host-

KAREN “MONTANA” SPEICHERWEIMER ing a tenderloin dinner and auction on Saturday, April 30, at the LaFontaine Lions Club. The event will be from 3-7 p.m. To fight the brain c a n c e r , Speicherweimer underwent 10 rounds of radiation treatment, and this week was scheduled to begin immunotherapy at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Immunotherapy, which made headlines recently when it helped former President Jimmy Carter’s brain cancer, which had spread there from his liver, go into remission. The treatment uses certain parts of a person’s immune

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There’s a lot of people who love our town and think our town is beautiful, but they don’t want to live in a 100-year-old house. They don’t want a fixer-upper. They don’t want to spend time effort and energy remodeling. “If you’re under 40years-old, if you’re under 30-years-old, chances are you want to rent because you don’t want to be painting, or cutting grass or doing other maintenance things. You want to be out mountain biking or hiking or something on the weekends. The American dream is changing, and we have to continue changing with it. “It is essential that we develop the kind of community that is attractive to young people. It is essential that we develop the kind of community that will encourage people 40 years and younger to move here.” That also would help bring in more youngsters to be enrolled in local schools, helping to increase enrollment, he noted.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 692, with the intention that it be used to purchase a new van for the DAV in Wabash County to transport veterans to and from doctor appointments at VA clinics and hospitals around Indiana. She also donated money to the Wabash VFW Post No.286 to repair the guns used by the posts color guard, Mullen continued. “Our rifles are about wore out, and a VFW member has been paying to repair them out of his own profit,” he said. Helping Mullen with the benefit are Larry Shaw of the Military Order of Purple Heart, along with longtime VFW member Duane Truss and his wife, Bonnie. The Truss’ son, Sam, will cook the tenderloins, and his wife, Sherry, will work on the side dishes, Mullen said. In addition to the meal, Mullen is collecting items for an auction during the event.

Some items already donated are an 18-volt battery drill from Wabash True Value, a certificate for an oil change and lube job from Dorais Chevrolet, a Schrader multi-tool set from TSC, T-shirts from Brandt’s HarleyDavidson, and gift cards from Walmart and J&K Mega Pet. Tickets for the allyou-can-eat meal are $8 in advance and $9 at the door. Desserts are extra. Children 10 years and under are free. “I’m very honored,” Speicherweimer said of the groups stepping up to help her. “I’ve met many beautiful angels along the way, includ-

ing all the doctors and nurses. “I just want to say thank you to everybody who has helped. My family has been won-

derful. My friends have been wonderful. The doctors have been wonderful. “I’m going to beat this.”

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answered before he enters a plea to the charges against him, according to attorney Craig R. Persinger. The hearing was reset to Monday, May 2, at 1 p.m. Wright was arrest on March 4, 2015, after allegedly shooting a relative during an altercation at a home on County Road 950 N. According to a Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department press release following the incident: At approximately 3:49 p.m. on March 4, the department received a call from Wright about the shooting at 1014 W. 950 N. Wright informed dispatchers that his grandmother was driving victim Terry Larry Lane, 56, North

Manchester, to Parkview Wabash Hospital with a gunshot wound to the face. Lane, who is Wright’s great-uncle, was transported to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne and was listed in stable condition at the time of the release. According to the report, Wright surrendered without incident at the home. A preliminary investigation showed Lane and Wright were in an altercation when Wright retrieved a .22 caliber rifle from his bedroom and shot Lane in the face. The Indiana State Police Crime Scene Investigation Division assisted in processing the crime

scene and, during the process, additional evidence was gathered as well as precursors, chemicals and remnants associated with the manufacturing methamphetamines. According to probable cause affidavits filed with the Wabash Circuit Court, the shooting allegedly stemmed from an argument between Wright and Lane about food left in the kitchen sink. Wright, the documents continued, argued with his greatuncle and then retreated to his bedroom. His uncle opened the door and Wright told the police he was afraid Lane was going to hurt him. Wright then told

police that he “blacked out” and picked up a .22 caliber rifle and shot at his uncle, according to the affidavit. According to the court documents, Lane was shot on the right side of the face and it caused considerable damage to his teeth, jaw and that some pieces of the fragmented bullet traveled near the spine area of his neck. Wright was charged with felony attempted murder, felony aggravated battery and felony illegal possession of chemical reagents or precursors. On March 10, 2015, Wright entered the preliminary plea of not guilty.

Wabash spring clean-up planned By The Paper staff Spring cleanup will be May 2-7 in the City of Wabash. Residents’ items will be picked up on the same day as their weekly trash pick-up. Items will be picked

up on the curbside only, City Street Superintendent Scott Richardson said. There is no alley pick up. Residents should have items out by 7 a.m. the day of pick up. Piles should be no larger than 4 feet by 8 feet. Items not accepted are paint, chemicals, tires, shingles, dry wall, plaster, computers, televisions, batteries, petroleum products, appliances with Freon, Richardson said. Appliances with a red tag showing a professional removed the Freon will be picked up. “We will have a dumpster at the Wabash County Solid Waste District building, 1101 Manchester Ave.,” Richardson said. Residents can drop off items from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8

a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. “This is for city residents only, and identification will be checked,” Richardson said. The Wabash County Solid Waste Management District is hosting a Spring Clean-up and Tox-AWay Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7, and again Saturday, May 14. The May 7 event will be at the North Manchester Street Department, 407 Wabash Road, North Manchester. The May 14 event will be at the district office on Manchester Avenue in Wabash. Items to be collected include: — All electronics, including televisions, computers (monitors and parts), vacuums and other devices. — Appliances, both with and without Freon. Those items include refrigerators,

air conditioners, washers and dryers, stoves and microwaves. — Tires, including passenger car, light truck, ag, commercial and implement tires. Those with large quantities are asked to call 260-563-7649. — Home chemicals, such as cleaners, yard and garden chemicals and oil. The container can be exchanged, but not emptied on site. — Paint, including latex. — Batteries. — Propane tanks and grills. — All mercury and mercury devices to include ballasts, fluorescent bulbs, switches and thermostats. — Expired and unused medications and sharps (used nedles). Sharps need to be in a thick plastic disposable container and must have a sealed lid, such as a detergent bottle.

WPD, WFD add probationary personnel By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Police and Wabash Fire departments have each added probationary personnel. Probationary Patrolman Kody Case

and Probationary Firefighter Kyle Foster recently received their oaths of office from Mayor Scott Long. Case was raised in Lagro and graduated in 2009 from Northfield High School. He graduated

from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminology. He and his girlfriend have a daughter, Kendall, and a son, Otto. He said he became interested in being a (continued on page 5)

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NM Relay for Life planned Saturday By The Paper staff “Cancer not here, cancer not there, cancer not anywhere!” rings out for the Dr. Seuss inspired theme of the 2016 Relay for Life event which will take place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 30 on Market Square in downtown North Manchester. Relay for Life teams from the community and Manchester University will host events, food booths, and games throughout the day to raise funds for cancer research. Relay for Life North Manchester is more

than half way to reaching its goal of $42,000. Opening ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at the Market Square stage area with the presenting of the colors and the national anthem. A variety of events, games and special laps are planned to take place at the track throughout the day. The local band, “The Murphy Wrecks” led by Toby Tobias will take the stage at 4:30 p.m. and “DJ Bob” will begin at 6:30 p.m. The “Miss Relay” competition returns this year. Local men

dressed as women will compete for the title; the one with the most donations will be crowned Miss Relay 2016. Registration for the survivors and walkers will be at the track registration booth on Market Street beginning at 10 a.m. Survivors will walk the Victory Lap at the Market Street track and then gather at the Zion Lutheran Church for a luncheon hosted in their honor. Remembrance ceremonies will take place at dusk and will include the Messages to Heaven balloon launch at 7:30 p.m.

and the Luminaria Ceremony at 8 p.m. which will include the reading of names and lighting of luminaria given in honor of loved ones. The silent auction opens at 11 a.m. in the Firehouse located on Main Street. Guests will have the opportunity to view and bid on the collection of items which include a handcrafted rocking chair and toy box, handmade quilts and a variety of items donated by local businesses and team members. Bidding for the auction closes at 6 p.m. with pick up at the Firehouse between 7-8 p.m.

Closing Ceremony for the 2016 event will begin at 9:30 p.m. The 2016 Relay for Life Committee includes Sonya Hammons, Melonie Sroufe, Krista Cagle, Brittany Hamm, Kim Duchane, Judy Gump, Tammy Haecker, Helen Tester, Beth Shull, Karissa Jimenez, Sheila Hann, Sue Howard, Renee Penrod, Andrea Michel, and J.P. Freeman. For more information about Relay for Life North Manchester visit our Facebook page or look us up at www.relayforlife.org.

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L A F O N TA I N E HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Banquet will be on Saturday, May 7, at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building. Social 5:45 p.m. – Dinner 6:45 p.m. This is a new location and King Gyros from Marion is catering the meal. This is the first time they have catered the meal. Send reservation to Belle Brosamer 17003 Mapleton Place, Westfield IN 46074 or call 317-431-8169 and leave a message. You may also email her at: bellebrosamer@msn.com Recognized Classes: 1936, 1946, and 1956 Please plan on coming. This is a new place and a new caterer. L A F O N TA I N E UMC Food Pantry has helped many folks in the community with food and toiletries. This year it has seen an increase in the number of families that need help. Those wishing to help give the families meals and items they need can bring food or toiletry donations to the church office from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday. VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK was held at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building on Friday, April 15. There were 29 people present. They gave a Big Thank You to Linda Jervis for the coffee

cake and pies for their snack. Next Veterans coffee and snack will be on Friday May 20 at 9 a.m. in the L a f o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building. MARSHA JONES AND FAMILY would like to thank everyone for their cards, prayers, visits, food, flowers, and stories during our time of sorrow. OPEN HOUSE AND KID’S FISHING DERBY Wabash Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will once again be hosting a Kid’s Fishing Derby and Annual Open House on May 7. The Fishing Derby is opened to the public at no cost and will run from noon to approximately. 2 p.m. Fishing poles will be furnished to anyone who does not have one and bait will be furnished for everyone. Prizes will be awarded for different age groups. The clubhouse is located near Somerset at 10439 S. Old State Rd.13. The Izaak Walton League will also be part of the annual Somerset Rummage sale starting at 8 a.m. Please come out for a day of fun and enjoy our beautiful property and pond. S O M E R S E T TOWN RUMMAGES SALE will be Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7. This event always brings a lot of people and their dollars into town. Lowell Shelton

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has a sign-up sheet at the Post Office. For a fee of $3.00 you can get advertisement in The Paper and your location on a map that is available at the Fire Station. If you have any questions call Lowell at 260-571-0070. The Fire Station usually has refreshments, plants and other items too numerous to mention. This is a chance to show what a great community we have here. Please welcome our visitors. L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH will have a Community MotherDaughter brunch on April 30 at 10 a.m. The program for the Mother ~ Daughter Brunch will be “Iditarod” presented by Judy Pressler. The cost per person will be $5.00. Please get reservations in by April 24th to Bonnie Terry at 765-981-4912. L A F O N TA I N E TOWN CLEAN UP DAY will on Thursday May 12 and Friday May 13. The dumpster will be there at 8 a.m. Thursday to Friday at 4 p.m. This service is available to residents of the town of LaFontaine. MISSISSINEWA VALLEY BAND present their “Springtime at the Phillippe” show on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the P h i l l i p p e Auditorium on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University

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in Marion. There is no charge for admission and refreshments are served after the concert. MISSISSINEWA VALLEY BAND also present their “Patriotic Pops” show at the Honeywell Center on Thursday, June 30 SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL Knights for week Feb. 11 – Feb. 15: From Mrs. Smith: Morgan Brock (6th grade) for going above and beyond on an assignment about mixtures. From Mrs. Stout: Thatcher Simpson (1st grade) for being a great role model in class. Keep up the good work and continue practicing being responsible, respectful, and safe. S O M E R S E T TOWN BOARD met Monday April 11 at the Community Building. Ken Miller called the meeting to order with members Tim Milliner, Jeremy Milliner, Dave Richards, Gary DeGrandchamp and Larry Wente present. Boots Jack, recorder, and Ed Bailey, building superintendent, were also present. DeGrandchamp gave the treasurer’s report. He stated that he closed one checking account leaving two checking accounts. Two topics dominated the 90 minute meeting; the roof replacements and a way to raise cash to pay for future expenses. The two roof replacements are progressing and we have several estimates. These estimates are for a new metal roof or replacement of the present shingles. The metal roof is more costly but should last longer. Milliner educated the board as to the difference in 29 gauge, 26 gauge or hidden attachments. The costs range from $12,000 to $18,000. The board is leaning (continued on page 7)

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ROTARY ELECTION DAY PANCAKES will be served up on Tuesday, May 3, from

6 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Scout Hall in Warvel Park. Plan to join your friends for fresh, made from scratch, pancakes served with sausage or scrambled eggs, and coffee, juice or milk. Tickets are available at the door or from any Rotary member. Proceeds support local community organizations. ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE: The annual Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive will take

place on Saturday, May 14. Those who would like to participate should collect and bag non-perishable items and place them near their mailbox prior to the time when their mail normally arrives. Suggested items include meats, soup, fruit, juice, vegetables, and peanut butter. This event collects thousands of pounds of food which goes to the N. M. Food Pantry. JONAH CLUB FISH FRY at the

Congregational Christian Church on May 20. Carry outs available from 4-6:30 p.m. Dine in from 4:30-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Mission Manchester – an effort to help homeowners who are senior adults and those needing financial assistance with minor home repairs to make their homes safe, warm and dry. Volunteer teams work throughout the summer and early fall completing projects. Fish Fry tickets

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towards shingles as a cost saving method. The board has contacted the Vocational School to see if they can help. They would not be able to help for about 18 months so officials doubt if that option is viable. The board recently received $400 in donations to be put toward the roof fund. The roofs will consume over 25 percent of the cash balance and starts the other topic of the evenings meeting. How does the board continue its present programs without enough income to cover our annual costs? Other potential budget busters are the Town Sign and resurfacing the parking area along the Shopping Center Road. The Board plans to distribute another survey to determine a preference of what operations it should continue, and how we pay for them. The board is leaning toward a Home Owners Association (HOA). To ensure 100 percent participation the survey will have residents’ name on it. Then the board can determine what percentage of people favor a plan. If the HOA is selected then the board needs a lawyer to prepare the necessary documents. The survey should be available in May or June with a legal binding vote scheduled at the annual town meeting in November. The Board will continue on this path until the members of SRDC give us a clear opinion of what they want to do. These buildings and parks

belong to you, the members. The board does not want to make unilateral decisions but needs your input to help us follow the path you wish. The Home Owners Association would have a monthly fee that would defray our cost and be adjusted by a vote of the members. The members would also decide on how and what we spend our money for. Our survey will try to be direct and simple as we do not want to start any program unless it has the support of a majority of our members. We will continue to keep you informed as to what is happening. We hope you understand how this board is trying to protect your property values and make your community an even bet-

ter place to live HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kellie Ridgeway, Troy Sellers April 28, Diana Heath April 29, Leonard Wynk April 29, Jeni Friedersdorf April 30. Brady Swain, Gary Adkins, Sally Stanley , Julie Craig May 2, Larry Drook, Don Dillon, Liam Carpenter May 3, Hannah Lengel May 4 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Ken & Chris Tomak April 27, Rex & Melissa Perlich, April 28, Rayn and Gena Smith May 1 WORDS OF WISDOM “Early politicians required feedback from the public to determine what the people considered important. Since there were no telephones, TV’s or radios, the politi-

cians sent their assistants to local taverns, pubs, and bars. They were told to go sip some Ale and listen to people’s conversations and political concerns. Many assistants were dispatched at different times. ‘You go sip here’ and ‘You go sip there.’ The two words ‘go sip’ were eventually combined when referring to the local opinion and, thus we have the term ‘gossip.’” 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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can be purchased at the church office for $8.50 before May 20, $9 at the door. To sign up to volunteer for Mission Manchester or for more information concerning projects, contact Sebrena Cline 982-2882. BAND CONCERT MAY 3: The Mississinewa Valley Band will present their “Springtime at the Phillippe” show on Tuesday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the P h i l l i p p e Auditorium on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion. There is no charge for admission and refreshments are served after the concert. The Mississinewa Valley Band will also present their “Patriotic Pops” show at the Honeywell Center on Thursday, June 30 SHEPHERD’S CENTER PRO-

www.thepaperofwabash.com GRAMS: Manchester Shepherd’s Center focuses on serving, involving and empowering adults 55. Upcoming program schedule includes: April 27 910:05 a.m. NEWSTALK – Deb Romary, MSM, Math, Retired Economist; 10:15-11 a.m. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING Tiffany Conrad, Site Naturalist “Gene Stratton-Porter: A Woman Before Her Time”. May 4: 9-10:05 a.m. NEWSTALK – Deb Romary, MSM, Math, Retired Economist, 10:15-11 a.m. ADVENTURES IN LEARNING - Dave Clapp, Past Owner of Mr. Dave’s “The History of Mr. Dave’s Famous Tenderloins”. May 11: 9-10:05 a.m. NEWSTALK – Deb Romary, MSM, Math, Retired Economist, 10:15-11 a.m. ADVEN-

TURES IN LEARNING “Mystery Guest(s)”. May 18: 8:30-9:20 MEDTALK – with Raylene Rospond, Dean of MU College of Pharmacy, Ft. Wayne; 9:30-10:30 a.m. NEWSTALK Deb Romary, MSM, Math, Retired Economist PARTING SHOTS: “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” Willie Nelson NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center will host

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Mason has been foraging mushrooms with his family for many years. After his informational talk, participants 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 three 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. 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, May 2, there is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker around 1 p.m. that presents a unique program. Attendees should plan to bring their own table serv-

ice, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register and for more information please call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Second Saturday Program will present “ L a d y b u g s , Butterflies, and Frogs!” on Saturday, May 14, from 1-3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center. Come learn about these

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creatures and their lifecycles. Join the interpreters to discover how metamorphosis varies from specie to specie. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. Please pre-register by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Plants” will take place Wednesday, May 25. Come learn about the many different types of plants in our area and more! Preschool Programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2—6 and their adults. There will be two identical programs held at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child and please register by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31: open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. A TENDERLOIN SUPPER will take place at St. Paul’s County Line Church on Saturday, April 30, from 4-7 p.m. The menu will consist of all you can eat grilled and hand breaded tenderloins, two side dishes, dessert and drinks. Carry out will be available. The cost will be $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 612, and free for ages 5 and under. All proceeds will go towards the Youth Missions Trip. THE LAGRO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMUNI BANQUET will take place Saturday, May 7, at the Honeywell Center. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with buffet meal at 5:30 p.m. A circus program will be presented. All graduates, former students, teachers and friends are invited. Reservations need to be in to Cherryl Gray, P.O. Box 134, Wabash, IN 46992, or by calling 260-563-8661 as soon as possible. NOTES FROM THE LAGRO TOWN BOARD: please

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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 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 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. (continued on page 9)

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Museum to host scan-a-thon By The Paper staff Many have historic photographs of Indiana tucked away in shoeboxes and albums? Make a reservation to bring them along to the “Indiana Album Share Your Photos Scan-a-Thon” to make them available to the public. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Wabash County Historical Museum. Volunteers will be on hand to register and scan your photographs for use on the Indiana Album website. The Indiana Album is a community digitization project that takes your Indiana photographs from the attic to the web for others to enjoy. Started in 2012, the non-profit organi-

(dates, places, addresses, names, stories) for each image. Your items will be handled carefully and scanned while you wait. One of the goals of the Indiana Album is to teach the public about photograph preservation and handouts provide a variety of tips about caring for family photographs. The project seeks photographs, postcards, or illustrations (even interesting menus or matchbook covers) from all eras and locations throughout Indiana. Topics collected include houses, farms, businesses, schools, churches, bands, organizations, architecture, street scenes, rural life, transportation, or people at work or play (people doing things, not just head shots). Studio portraits are only copied if they

zation borrows, scans, catalogs, and shares historic and documentary photographs from throughout the state. “Some of the best photographs of Indiana have not made their way into libraries and archives. Owners understandably want to keep treasured photographs within the family, so our project helps them share with others” project director Joan Hostetler said. “We’ve helped many people find photographs of their houses and one man recently discovered on our Facebook page a snapshot of his grandfather as a boy in front of his Fountain Square home. It’s very exciting to find and share these hidden treasures.” Please bring along written captions

are particularly interesting (showing unusual clothing, occupations, postmortems, well-known individuals, or documentation of everyday life) or if they are of Indiana pioneers. The project also seeks the earliest photographs made in Indiana, including daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, and tintypes. When in doubt, bring them along and Indiana Album volunteers will make the decision. Please make reservations by contacting Lexi Gatzimos Reed at the Wabash County Historical Museum at lreed@wabashmuseum.org or 260-5639070. The scans and catalog information will be made available to students, historians, and the general public via a web page, through Indiana Memory (an online

Lagro News 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 will conduct mass on May 1, the first Sunday of May, at 1 p.m. Normally, St. Patrick’s conducts mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services at the Historic St. Patrick’s Church, which was founded in 1838 and honored with distinction by National Registry of Historic Places in 1999. The Historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 325 Main Street, Lagro. For more information, can contact Janet Poole at 260-563-1008. 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

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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. APRIL BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Jordan Frye, April 3; Mike Swope, April 6; Sherry Brock, April 7; Tyson Good and Melissa Sanchez, April 8; Earl Good, Burl Good and Sheila Wojtkowiak, April 23; Charles Stacy, April 26. A big happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN APRIL to: Taylor and Deidre Ivy, April 28. Congrats! YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Take the time to do the next right thing, no matter how small or big that thing may be. At the end of the day you will feel better about yourself and you will have made a difference in the world.” EVERYONE DO

ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe and enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL

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MU bands to record live album From the MU News Bureau NORTH CHESTER

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M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform a concert of

some of their greatest hits on Wednesday, May 4. “The Session” will take place at 7:30 p.m.

at Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. This performance will be recorded for the bands’ first live album. The Symphonic Band will be performing pieces such as “Metroplex,”

“Melody Shop” and “Elegy.” The band will also present “Sailors and Whales: Three Scenes from Melville,” which will be narrated by Dr. John Planer, professor of music. He has dedicated his entire professional career — more than

45 years — to the students of Manchester University, and is retiring at the end of the academic year. The jazz performance includes “Jungle Boogie,” “Big Noise from Winnetka” and “Ain’t No Sunshine.” The featured soloist is Kevin Friermood of

LaFontaine, a senior music major who will play euphonium on “Melody Shop,” said Director Scott Humphries, assistant professor of music. The concert is free for Manchester students, faculty and staff, and it is $5 for others.

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Band rocks downtown Wabash Thursday night: The Beki

Brindle Band rocked downtown Wabash Thursday night, April 14. Lead singer and band namesake Beki Brindle jammed at the Historic Eagles Theatre for Thursday Night Blues with fellow blues lovers and featured songs from her new album, “All Kinds of Beki.” During the concert, Brindle was also joined on stage by her cousin and Wabash resident, Ellen Mock, for a jazz, blues song combination. Photos by Emma Rausch

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“Jonah Club” Fish Fry May 20 to benefit Mission Manchester

The North M a n c h e s t e r Congregational Church will host their annual Jonah Club Fish Fry on Friday, May 20 at the church located on the corner of 4th &

Walnut Streets. Enjoy a great meal and good fellowship while you support the mission efforts to meet local needs. The Congregational Christian Church made the decision to send their summer mission team into the local community to help with home

repairs and other outreach efforts to impact the community of North Manchester. Indoor serving lines for the all-youcan-eat dining will be open from 4:30-7PM. Carry out lines will be open from 4:006:30PM in the west parking lot of the church. The meal incudes fish, slaw, applesauce, bread and drink. Advanced tickets are $8.50 – adults ($9 at the door) and $5 – children 6-10 (presale and at the door). Children under 5 are FREE.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the church, calling the church office at 982-2882 or emailing connections@brightlightccc.org. M i s s i o n Manchester is a team of local volunteers set out to make minor home repairs, clean gutters, remove debris and offer outreach programs that benefit the community of North Manchester. In 2015, more than $5,000 was used to support projects that included painting, roofing, clean-up and gutters.

The annual fish fry is one of the major fundraising efforts for the team. Applications to be considered for work projects may be picked up at the church. Forms will be received through May 25. Submission of form does not guarantee the project will be granted. For more information about working with a Mission Manchester team contact us at 260-9822882 or email connections@brightlightccc.org.

Hesychia House plans various events By The Paper staff

Officials at the Hesychia House have several events planned in the coming weeks. A celebration at the Wabash County YMCA is planned from 4:38 to 5:45 p.m. May 1. The public is invited to celebrate in the great things the Lord is doing in and around the community. There will be praise time with music, then representatives from the community will discuss different prayer concerns, before participants will break out in small groups to focus on praying for those specific needs. The celebration will close in group prayer. “The 65th annual National Day of Prayer will take place May 5 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Wabash County Courthouse lawn. The theme for 2016 is Wake Up America, emphasizing the need for individuals, corporately and individually, to return to the God of Fathers in reverence for His Holy Name. Immediately following the prayer time at the courthouse lawn, Hesychia House will lead the 6th annual downtown prayer walk. Individuals will pass out letters a week prior to the local downtown businesses. If any of these establishments would like a small group to quietly pray for their business and ask God’s blessings, they are to fill out the card and tape it to the front door by noon, Thursday, May 5. In addition,

Hesychia House provides a special opportunity on May 5 from midnight to midnight. Officials are asking individuals to join them for any portion of time during the midnight to 6 a.m. to pray. They also are inviting churches or groups to sign up for 2 hour time periods to cover the remaining 18 hours. They are asking for groups of

of 3-10 people during a reserved time to cover the community, state, and nation in prayer. The Annual National Day of Prayer Gathering on the Court House Lawn will take place from 12:10 to 12:50, Thursday, May 5th. Pastors breakfast on May 11 at the Hesychia House at 8:30 am. Organizers welcome all pastors dur-

ing the normal WAMA (Wabash Area M i n i s t e r i a l Association) meeting to have breakfast at the Hesychia House. If you have questions or would like to sign up please contact Debbie Sweet at 260571-6072, Shirley Neale 260-591-0047, Dee Grindle 260-5718855, Pat Kirby 260571-2774, or Angie Penix 260-571-9809.

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Advanced Funeral Planning You might be surprised to learn that thousands of healthy, happy people make plans for their own funerals each year.

Funeral Homes Wabash • Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 15 At 5:22 a.m., a motorcycle driven by Steven R. Christman, 61, Wabash, was south-

bound on Waterworks Road when an opossum entered the roadway, was struck and caused Christman to lose control of the vehicle. At 2:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Edward

Frankie L. Eads, 89 Retired teacher’s aide March 21, 1927 – April 22, 2016

Frankie L. Eads, 89, of Warren, passed away at 5:55 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born on Monday, March 21, 1927, in Princeton. She married Frank A. Eads on Sunday, Sept. 7, 1947, in Princeton. Survivors include her husband, a daughter, a son, six grandchildren and a brother-inlaw. Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, warren from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016. A service to celebrate Frankie’s life will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Dennis Dingess, 43 Founded tractor pulling group June 8, 1942 – April 16, 2016

Dennis Ray Dingess, 43, Laketon, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016, at his residence. Dennis was born on June 8, 1972, to Bobbie and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess in Wabash. On Nov. 20, 1992, he married Amy Jelly. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, his mother, a brother and a sister. Visitation was Thursday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Services were Friday the mortuary.

Jerry E. McColley, 75

Army & Air Force veteran July 19, 1940 – April 20, 2016 Jerry E. McColley, 75, North Manchester, passed away April 20, 2016 at 12:30 p.m. at his residence. Jerry was born on July 19, 1940 in Elkhart County, to Edgar and Violet (Brown) McColley. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a stepson , two daughters, two stepdaughters, two sisters 29 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Visitation is from 1011 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen, at a later date.

A. Holt, 37, Marion, was traveling west on SR 114 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Aric R. Vanlandingham, 38, North Manchester. April 16 At 6:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jonathan R. Capps, 22, Claypool, was traveling north on CR 800 West when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 7:31 a.m., a vehicle driven by Justin A. Laycock, 46, Roann, was eastbound on SR 114 when a deer

LaFontaine entered the roadway and was struck. At 5:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Richard W. Jones, 68, Claypool, was traveling south on SR 15 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Hudson M. Schlemmer, 17, Wabash. The collision then pushed Schlemmer’s vehicle into a vehicle driven by Jody K. Friermood, 53, LaFontaine. April 18 At 10:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Harold R. Coots, 77. Wabash, was

Dee Royer, 95 Lifelong educator April 26, 1920 – April 21, 2016

Dee M. Royer, 95, North Manchester, passed away at 9 p.m. April 21, 2016, at Timbercrest Senior Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Dee was born on April 26, 1920, to Howard R. and Betty L. (Fanning) Royer in Servia. On Feb. 19, 1944 Dee married Mildred Stackhouse, who later passed away on Feb. 6, 2006. Dee then married A. Margaret Herring on Aug. 11, 2007. Margaret passed away on Dec. 27, 2014. Dee is survived by a nephew and a stepdaughter. Visitation is from 9;30 to 10:30 a.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester. Services will be at 10:30 a.m.Tuesday at the chapel. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester handled arrangements.

LaMar Bennett, 43

Enjoyed volunteer work Oct. 19, 1972 – April 21, 2016

LaMar A. Bennett, 43, North Manchester, passed away at 8:45 p.m. April 21, 2016, in his residence. LaMar was born on Oct. 19, 1972, in Goshen, to Chauncey L. Bennett and Karen E. (Metzger) Frantz. He is survived by his mother Karen E. (Metzger) Frantz, North Manchester, a brother, a stepbrother, a sister, a stepsister, and a niece. Visitation is Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 5:008:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the mortuary.

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southbound on CR 700 West when a herd of deer entered the roadway and one was struck. At 10:49 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kayley M. Collins, 18, Marion, was attempting to drive from the Circle K parking lot, located on SR 15 in LaFontaine, into the adjacent Subway parking lot when she did not see the curb or ditch, struck the curb and continued down into the ditch. April 19 At 1:32 p.m., a vehicle driven by Anna M. Conley, 31, Liberty Mills, was traveling north on SR 13 when she collided with a vehicle driven by Laura J. Hostetler, 39, Wabash. April 21 At 6:12 a.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas S. Asher, 44, Laketon, was eastbound on SR 16 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations April 5 Timothy J. Gerardot, 56, Peru, speeding. April 11

Randall J. Baer, Wabash, speeding. Owen R. Chupp, Kokomo, speeding. Braden D. Lewis, Peru, speeding. Casey N. Fisher, Peru, speeding.

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April 12 Jonathon E. Friedersdorf, 21, Wabash, speeding. Drew M. Lees, 33, Peru, speeding. April 14 Adrian R. Velazquez, 17, Akron, speeding. April 19 Anna M. Conley, 31, Liberty Mills, no operator’s license when required. Laura J. Hostetler, 39, Wabash, operating without proof of financial responsibility. April 20 Trent A. Dotlich, 44, Winamac, speeding. Bookings Jamie L. Hall, 30, Liberty Mills, maintaining a common nuisance and petition to revoke. Audie L. Gant, 35, Franklin, second revocation of probation. Billy E. Hawkins, 22, Lagro, failure to

Georgina G. Laymon, 89 Georgina G. Laymon, 89, of Warren, passed away at 6:30 p.m. at her home on April 24, 2016. Arrangements are pending at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren.

Betty McKee, 85 Retired from Marshall Electric Jan. 4, 1931 – April 20, 2016 Betty J. McKee, 85, North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at 6 p.m. in her home. Betty was born in North Manchester, on Jan. 4, 1931, to Heber Carson and Mamie Valetta (Clark) Hare. On Jan. 7, 1949, Betty married Bobbie James McKee. She is survived by a son, a daughter, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a great-stepgranddaughter. Visitation and services were Sunday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. A committal service was Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

appear on misdemeanor possession of a synthetic drug and misdemeanor aggressive driving. Steven. E. Collins, 29, Wabash, misdemeanor battery and petition to revoke probation on resisting law enforcement charge. Tabetha S. Thrush, 36, Jamestown, Tenn., probation violation illegal possession of a syringe. Jason A. Bailey, 38, Wabash, felony probation violation on aiding in dealing in a narcotic drug. Ronzo L. Crumly, 33, North Manchester, misdemeanor probation violation. Dakota F. Sparks, 21, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on dealing in marijuana charge and petition to revoke probation on maintaining a common nuisance charge. Angela M. Fleshood, 47, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on resisting law enforcement. Jarrett M. Bradley, 37, Laketon, felony petition to revoke electronic home detention on possession of a precursor by a methamphetamine offender charge. Adam D. Howard, 31, North Manchester, theft greater than $750 and less than $50,000. Demerries D. Dunson, 34, Wabash, domestic battery. Tylor J. Hanshaw, 20, Dansville, Mich., minor possession and consumption of alcohol and possession of schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance. Adam D. Howard, 31, Wabash, misdemeanor conversion. Larry D. Easterday, 45, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear on theft charge of less than $750. Veronica K. Gidley, 47, Wabash, misdemeanor attempt of illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine. Andrew W. McAllister, 25, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on possession of a controlled substance

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Lou A. Graves, 61 Worked at First Merchants Bank March 19, 1955 – April 24, 2016

Lou A. Graves, 61, of Wabash, passed away at 3:12 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late McKinley and Mildred L. (Lucas) Baldwin on March 19, 1955 in Scott County, Va. Lou was a 1973 graduate of Northfield High School. She was currently working at First Merchants Bank Chippewa Branch in Wabash. She was a member of Apostolic Church of Wabash. Lou was a loving mother and grandmother. Her most enjoyable moments were watching her grandchildren play baseball. She is survived by a daughter, Dundee Graves of LaFontaine; brothers, James Baldwin (Karen) of Peru, and Jess W. Baldwin (Tammy) of Oregon City, Ore.; sisters, Sue McElveen and Mrs. Patsy (Gary) Favorite both of Wabash; and three grandchildren, Peyton Wilson, Cody Swan, and Abby Fouts all of LaFontaine. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, , with Marshall Staten officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Peter’s Cemetery in Urbana, Indiana. Visitation for family and friends will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

June Yost, 78 General Tire retiree March 26, 1938 – April 24, 2016

June Yost, 78, of rural Warsaw, died at 2:55 a.m., Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born March 26, 1938 in Wayland, Ky., to John and Virgie (Phipps) Dials. June retired from General Tire in Wabash. She lived at Hoffman Lake in Warsaw 38 years. She enjoyed her grandkids and living on the lake. She is survived by four children, John (Kathy) Cole of Warsaw, Sue (Greg) Cole Millhouse of Kendallville, Larry (Cindy) Yost of Goshen, and Paul (Eva) Yost of Wabash; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Jeannette Bergman of Minnesota, Geneva Jennings of Wabash, and Sarah Hartley of Huntington, and two brothers, James (Diane) Dials of Wabash, and Mark Dials of Elkhart. She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant daughters, four brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Friday, April 29, 2016, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Lee Garrard officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for June may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

theft charge and failure to appear on driving while suspended charge. Brandon R. Blevins, 38, Wabash, misdemeanor illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine. Tyler E. Garriott,

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35, Marion, misdemeanor invasion of privacy. Casey L. Hunt, 33, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Belinda M. Light, 28, Wabash, misde-

meanor resisting law enforcement, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor public intoxication. Ryan J. Bucher, 34, North Manchester, felony battery resulting in serious bodily

injury to another person. David M. Walrod, 47, Denver, failure to appear. Wabash Police Department Accidents

Police pursuit results in 3 charged for drug related crimes By The Paper staff Three people were arrested Wednesday following a pursuit that started on Wabash’s south side and ended along Wabash County Road 400 S. According to a news release from Wabash Police Sgt. Matt Benson, the department’s Public Information Officer: At approximately 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, Officer Andy Johnson attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle near Wabash Street and Shady Lane. Johnson alleges that the vehicle failed to stop and continued south on State Road 13 and turned westbound on 400 South. Johnson said that the male driver and female front seat passenger switched positions to allow the female to continue driving. As soon as

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the female began to drive she pulled over near the intersection of 400 South and 300 West, he added. The investigation led police to identify the three occupants of the vehicle as Tyler J. McKenzie, 28, P e t e r s b u r g ; Christopher M. Sluss, 26, Wabash; and Lindsay C. Swain, 24, Converse. Wabash County Sheriff Deputy Matt Cox deployed his K9 for an open air sniff of the vehicle leading officers to a subse-

quent search. Johnson alleges that in the vehicle several forms of controlled substances were located as well as drug paraphernalia. Sluss was preliminarily arrested for an active warrant out of Wabash County, false informing, possession of controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. McKenzie was preliminarily arrested for operating a motor vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, resist-

ing law enforcement with a motor vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Swain was preliminarily arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia. Assisting with the investigation were Sgt. Matt Benson, Officer Kevin Evenson, Officer Jason Mooney, Officer Kody Case, and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department.

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M. Modesta Stein, 82 Owned Wayne’s Coatings Sept. 12, 1933 – April 17, 2016

M. Modesta Stein, 82, of Wabash, died at 8:55 a.m., Sunday, April 17, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Sept. 12, 1933, in North Dorr, Mich. to Frank and Elizabeth (Miller) Pitsch. Modesta was a graduate of Byron Center High School, in Byron Center, Mich. She married Wayne Stein on Nov. 29, 1958, in North Dorr, Mich.; he died June 15, 1999. She worked at Maggart-Pontiac-Cadillac, in Wabash, for 21 years, and owned and operated Wayne’s Coatings, in Wabash, until her retirement in July of 2011. She was an active member of the Saint Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash. She is survived by four children, Nick (Colleen) Stein of Northfield, Ill., Joel Stein, and Holly Stein both of Wabash, and Heather (Tim) Christle of Lagro, eight grandchildren, Patrick, Tierney, and Tara Stein all of Northfield, Jack, Abby, and Matthew Stein all of Wabash, and Blade and Ember Christle of Lagro. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were Friday, April 22, at Saint Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair, Wabash, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Visitation was Thursday, with a Rosary Service at 7:30. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Wyoming, Mich., Saturday, April 23, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Magis Fund for Saint Bernard School, c/o the Community Foundation of Wabash County or the Patrick Stein Special Needs Trust. The memorial guest book for Modesta may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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with a bicyclist, who was not using the crosswalk area. April 18 At 3:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Leslie A. Mittank, 64, Wabash, was backing out of a parking spot at Wellbrooke of Wabash when he collided with a parked vehicle. April 19 At 12:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Emily N. Webb, 28, Wabash, was attempting to turn left onto Cass Street from Wabash Village Shopping Center

when she collided with a vehicle driven by Nicolas A. Mazelin, 45, Wabash. April 21 At 7:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by Linda E. Casada, 50, Wabash, was south on Miami Street at the intersection of Canal Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Charles Lhamon Jr., 39, Paw Paw, Mich. At 10:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alyssa M. Mazelin, 19, Wabash, was attempting to exit the Burger King parking lot and

Della ‘Bonnie’ Crist-Halvorson, 91 Retired from Bell Fiber June 7, 1924 – April 20, 2016

Della “Bonnie” Crist-Halvorson, 91, of rural Wabash, passed away at 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born to the late Fred and Alice (Hollinger) Hilliard on June 7, 1924, in Elkhart. Bonnie married Wayne Crist on June 1, 1943; he passed away on Dec. 27, 1980; then she married Bud Halvorson on Nov. 20, 1990; he passed away on April 17, 1998. She retired from Bell Fiber in Marion in 1970. Bonnie was a member of the Christian Church of Wabash. She was also a member of 60 years with American Legion Auxiliary Post 15, VFW Post 286, Elks Auxiliary, and Woman’s Clubhouse all of Wabash. Bonnie volunteered for 20 years at Marion General Hospital and Florida Bay View, reading club at Heritage Point in Warren. She enjoyed playing bridge, euchre, traveling, crossword puzzles, and her family. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Debbie (Dan) Chenoweth of LaFontaine; son, Dan Crist of New Berne, N.C.; three grandchildren, Doug Chenoweth, Kyle and Kurt Maloy; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Diana Maloy; a brother; four sisters; a son-in-law; a daughter-in-law; and a grandson. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, 11201 S. Marion Road -35, Marion. Inurnment will follow at the cemetery. Services are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

turn left on Cass Street when she collided with trailer being pulled by a vehicle driven by Jeffrey D. Sandberg, 45, Wabash. Citations April 9 Devon G. Dailey, 22, Wabash, seatbelt violation. April 15 Jennifer L. Walters, 33, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. April 16 Zane L. Jackson, 20, Salem, speeding. April 19 Emily N. Webb, 34, Wabash, expired driver’s license. North Manchester Citations April 13 Emily Sandberg, 19, Winona Lake, speeding. Elizabeth A. Ireland, 32, North Manchester, speeding. April 14 William E. Dyson, 58, Fort Wayne, no operator’s license in possession. Eric G. Peiser, 45, Elkhart, speeding. Christy J. Wagoner, 42, Silver Lake, speeding. Michael L. S. Allen, 26, North Manchester, driving left of center. Stormy R. Buck, 19, Gas City, speeding. Douglas E. Deneve, 57, North Manchester, false and fictitious registration.

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April 15 Brennan L. France, 19, North Manchester, minor consuming. Brian M. Cotterman, 48, Markle, speeding. April 18 Asiah N. Skeens, 23, North Manchester, false and fictitious registration. April 20 Ashli N. Delong, 27, Fort Wayne, speeding. April 21 Collin

Stambaugh, 16, North Manchester, speeding. Ernest Acord, 72, North Manchester, expired vehicle registration. April 22 Devin E. Clark, 22, Madison, disregarding an automatic signal. Christopher C. Cunningham, 19, Sweetser, speeding. Jason M. Rhoades, 43, North Manchester, expired vehicle registration and operating while suspended infraction.

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Paul Kelly, 83 U.S. Air Force veteran Jan. 8, 1933 – April 6, 2016

Paul Eugene Kelly, 83, of rural Lagro, died at 8:28 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born January 8, 1933 in Wabash County, to Jesse and Edna (Sopher) Kelly. Paul was a 1951 graduate of Laketon High School, and served in the United States Air Force. He married Bonnie Bever near Clare, on April 30, 1955. He worked for Honeywell, Inc. in Wabash from 1951-1953, and retired from General Motors in Marion, Indiana after 30 years. Paul was a member of Wabash North Wesleyan Church and was on the Wabash County Sheriffs Reserve for 36 years. He enjoyed cutting wood, gardening, and yard work. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Kelly of rural Lagro; two daughters, Sheryl Kelly of Attica, and Debra Allard of rural Lagro; two grandsons, Cory Allard of Wabash, and Joshua Allard of rural Lagro; great-granddaughter, Laya Allard, of Wabash; three brothers, Leroy (Joan) Kelly and Donald M. (Jeanie) Kelly both of Wabash, and John (Biljana) Kelly of Evansville; four sisters, Margie (Bill) Bell, and Joann (David) Thrush, both of Fort Worth, Texas, Willadean (John) Tschantz of Wabash, and Jeanette Pearson of Las Vegas, Nev., and sister-in-law, Patsy Kelly of Cromwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Charles Kelly, and sister, Margaret Kelly. Funeral services were Monday, April 11, 2016 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Sunday, April 10 at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Paul may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Wilma Sorrell, 81 Owned Auto Renewal Jan. 9, 1935 – April 23, 2016

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Wilma Frances Sorrell, 81, of rural Roann, died at 7:25 pm, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Roann. She was born January 9, 1935 in Owensville, Ky., to Alfred and Della (Jefferson) Little. Wilma married Mearl “Chum” Sorrell in Wabash on March 27, 1954; he died June 1, 1993. She owned the Auto Renewal in Roann for 11 years. Wilma was an active member of the New Connection Church, formerly Calvary Chapel Worship Center, in Wabash. She enjoyed gardening, her church, and loved her family. She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Dave) Ditton of Roann; stepdaughter, Shawnee (Daryl) Drake of Farmersburg; daughter-in-law, Paula Sorrell of Roann; seven grandchildren, Daphne Holycross of Roann, Jonathan (Niki) Price of North Manchester, Miranda Ditton of Columbia City, Codie Sorrell of Gallatin, Tennessee, Scott (Katie) Drake of Indianapolis, Jennifer Drake of Farmersburg, and Brady (Nikki) Sorrell of Huntington, nine great grandchildren, brother, Jesse Little of Roann, and three sisters, Bertha Richmond of Sharpsburg, Ky., Louise (Herman) Staton of Akron, and Ruby (Lee) Fairchild of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Donald Mitchell Sorrell, two brothers, two sisters, granddaughter, Trisha Frank, and her grandson, Lukas Sorrell. Funeral services will be 10:30 am, Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at New Connection Church, 619 N. St. Rd. 13, Wabash, with Pastor Steve Eckart, and Pastor Tristan L. Heyde officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 4-8 pm Tuesday, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday, at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is New Connection Church. The memorial guest book for Wilma may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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of North Front Street. April 17 At 8:47 a.m., theft report taken in the 200 block of North Market Street. At 6:36 p.m., stolen vehicle recovery report taken in the 300 block of Fellowship Drive. At 10:46 p.m., theft report taken in the 1600 block of SR 114 West. April 18 At 8:42 p.m., theft report taken in the 900 block of North Market Street. Arrests April 15 Anthony A. WrightLake Jr., 22 Fort Wayne, possession of marijuana. April 19 Michael J. Ridenour, 48, North Manchester, operating while intoxicated and cited for failure to yield to right of way. Tylor J. Hanshaw, 20, Williamston, Mich., minor consuming and possession of paraphernalia.

Sorrell, quitclaim deed. Alice J. Johns to Marvin A. Johns, Cynthia Ratliff and Alice J. Johns, quitclaim deed. Alice J. Johns to Marvin A. Johns, Cynthia Ratliff and Alice J. Johns, quitclaim deed. Bonnie Lee to Bonnie Lee and Richard Kirkwood, quitclaim deed. Richard D. and

Roberta S. Unger to Adam B. and Kyndra M. Baldwin, warranty deed. Guy P. Holmes to Kaitlyn J. Chittick, warranty deed. Jeffrey Biehl to Pam S. Woodall, warranty deed. Larry A. and Cynthia D. Hoffman to Brian A. Hoffman, Nicole L. Hoffman, Larry A. Hoffman and Cynthia D. Hoffman, quitclaim deed.

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the way we would utilize the law is to try to work up the chain, because anybody in the chain of where the heroin came from can be held responsible for that person’s death under that federal law.” The first “link,” or distributor, is typically a user as well and addicted to the same drug that caused the overdose, he continued. The reason that user is selling is to make enough money to supply their own habit, Roberts said. The distributors that are sought after tend to be four or five levels up the chain of command and have never touched the drug themselves, he continued. “The people who are selling the heroin (at the top) they’re using these other people who are addicted to heroin,” Roberts explained, “and they’re making their money off of their misery and sometimes their death.” Any person that cooperates with law enforcement would be prosecuted under state law. However, if a dealer refuses to cooperate, then that person would be federally charged under the Len Bias law and face a minimum 20 years in federal prison or a lifetime sentence for those with a previous conviction of distributing a controlled substance, he continued. “So really it’s a tool that’s used and if it all works out ... sometimes you can almost take down a complete drug organization, because you’re ticking off so many people through doing this,” Roberts said. However, proving a Len Bias case can be difficult, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Edmonds. “We have to prove the but-for causation,” he said. “In other words, but for the use of that controlled substance, the death would not have occurred. That often times is a question that doesn’t get i m m e d i a t e l y answered.” Autopsy and toxicology results often take time to retrieve, he continued. “Often times, the

investigation pursues with some presumption that the death has been caused by that,” Edmonds said, “ and then we’ll have to follow up with a much deeper investigation to solidify that belief, but time is sort of of the essence when these instances occur and the longer you wait, the harder they are to fully investigate.” Also, in order to be able to prove these cases up the distribution chain, “the chain has to be solid,” he continued. “In other words, you have to show that the drugs that the ascendant used came from people in that chain,” Edmonds explained, “but one of the tools that we have is the penalties for these cases are very serious and individuals are generally made aware of that.” Since utilizing the act, people haven’t stopped overdosing on drugs such as heroin, but drug dealers know that if one of their users overdoses, they’re facing federal charges, Roberts said. “I think any heroin we’re taking off the street is a good thing in the long run, that it’s that much less heroin that is out there,” he continued. “Here’s the thing, the people who are out there selling narcotics, they’re making their livings off of the backs of the people who are hopelessly addicted.” “Drug distribution carries with it very, very dangerous potential implications,” Edmonds said. “People that are dealing heroin, that are dealing prescription opioids unlawfully, dealing other controlled substances are potentially dealing death and we’re seeing that repeatedly throughout the country.” Len Bias cases can be processed anywhere throughout the state, however there are two key requirements, according to Roberts. “The first step I would say is you have to get your local prosecutor on board with this process,” he said, “because the local prosecutor

plays a key part in this and the key part that the local prosecutor plays is being willing to have someone, who is cooperating with the police, to charge them at the state level. And sometimes that involves getting that person an attorney right off the bat. “The second piece

you need is you need the federal district attorney’s office willing to prosecute Len Bias cases … because if they’re not willing to prosecute a Len Bias case then law enforcement can’t use that tool to hold over someone’s head to cooperate with the investigation.”

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federal attorney’s office and provide that information to them,” Hartley said. “I haven’t had much luck with them get-

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ting involved with drug cases, bank robberies. They’re particular about what cases they take. “(But) I feel like we

know these people locally. We can handle these cases pretty well.” While Oregon leads the nation in

prosecuting drug traffickers with the Len Bias act, Indiana is still learning to utilize it, and so far has not yet successfully prosecuted a person using the Len Bias law, but “it is an option in every case that we investigate,” according to Jacky Jacobs, Assistant U.S. Attorney of the Northern District of Indiana. “We have some counties in the northern district of Indiana that have had an overdose problem longer than others, with some others where it’s becoming a problem like it is across the country,” Jacobs said, “so what I have been doing … is going and talking with local police chiefs, police officers along with DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) officials and trying to do a couple things to help in those type of cases.” The DEA looks at health providers that are not properly regulating opioids and can administratively sanction the providers or charge doctors criminally, she continued.

“The other way is I’ve talked to officers about the Len Bias act and what we can do,” Jacobs said. “One thing that you run into when you begin these kind of investigations, when you haven’t done them in the past, when you think of an overdose situation, they begin as a medical emergency. “So what happens is whoever finds the person calls 9-1-1, a medical emergency team is sent and whatever officer that is on that beat can and tends to arrive first. So the first responder is typically a patrol officer. It’s certainly not a detective. … So what we’re teaching and has been done successfully done in some of our counties now is that the first responders are trained … to preserve evidence that can later be used if we want to treat that as a murder, as a distribution that results in death.” Porter, LaPorte and Lake counties have implemented training practices such as creating a memorandum of understanding for officers and first responders to use at every overdose scene, according to Jacobs. While law enforcement can take small steps to better preserve evidence, it does not make drug overdose investigations any easier, according to Land. It’s no secret that Wabash County has a drug problem, according to Land. However, due to the implementation of House Bill 1006 in 2013 in Indiana, legislation has made it difficult for law enforcement across the state to even attempt prosecute with harsher charges, keep habitual drug dealers and offenders in jail, let alone utilize the Len Bias act, according to Land. “Who’s going to give us enough information for us to fol-

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low that up (a distribution chain), because of the lighter sentences House Bill 1006 put down on drug cases,” he said. “Nobody’s going to stick their neck out for a misdemeanor any more. “(The bill) made it harder for us and our drug task force to obtain people information on people that are drug dealers.” “These drug things are out of control,” Hartley said. “A few years ago, the drug penalties shifted. The majority of drug offenders are getting lighter sentences. There are some exceptions as the higher drug dealers are getting harsher sentences. “This shift has caused problems statewide. These drug penalties, in my opinion, have shifted too far.” There is no one particular look to a drug addict, according to Edmonds. “I think there’s a perception out there that opioid users are somehow the downtrodden and restricted to some part of some city somewhere that they never see, and that’s just not the case,” he explained. “It’s your next door neighbor. It’s your husband. It’s that close to what is going on all around America.” From 2010 to 2014, more than 15 drug poisoning deaths occurred annually in Wabash County, according to a study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “DEA is very instrumental in looking at doctors who are over prescribing pain meds,” Jacobs said, “and the reason that that comes into play is (because) many times the people that get hooked on the pain medicines, like the opioids, they turn to heroin after the pills becomes too expensive and the heroin is actually cheaper and often

times easier to obtain.” On March 15, the CDC announced it is no longer recommending prescribing opioids for chronic pain, providing a guideline for physicians with the intention to “improve communication between clinicians and patients about the risks and benefits of opioid therapy for chronic pain, improve safety and effectiveness of pain treatment, and reduce the risks associated with longterm opioid therapy, including opioid use disorder, overdose and death,” according to a news release. The new CDC guidelines key recommendations are: — Non-opioid therapy is preferred for chronic pain outside of active cancer treatment, palliative care and end-of-life care. — When opioids are used, providers should prescribe the lowest effective dosage. — Providers should work with patients to establish pain treatment goals, check for improvements in pain and function regularly, and taper or discontinue opioids if patient experiences harm. Drug addiction does not start with the hard drugs like heroin or cocaine, according to Roberts. “So much of, from my experience here in Portland, so many of our heroin addicts they start with opioid pills so many times,” he explained, “and a lot of it is a result of some injury they’ve had, injury they sustained and a doctor will put them on opioids and they just have that personality of being addicted. “They get addicted to opioids and then the doctors are like, ‘Hey I can’t give you any more opioid pill,’ and then (the users) switch to heroin, often with tragic results.”

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Wabash Little League opens 63rd season By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash Little League kicked off its 63rd season on Saturday, April 23, with its usual pomp and circumstances at the Morrett Sports Complex. League President Bryan Dillon and Mayor Scott Long each addressed the players and their family and friends before two players from the League’s Challenger Division threw out the first pitch of the season, and a longtime volunteer received honors for his service. Both Dillon and Long reminded the players that the main

purpose of being in Little League is to have fun. “I know quite a few of you are nervous,” Dillon told the players, lined up in the outfield grass of the National League diamond. “This may be your first T-ball game. This may be your first coach’s pitch game, or your first year coming out of coach’s pitch and into the American League or National League. “I’ll tell you this: You have every right to be nervous. But baseball is supposed to be fun. You’re going to make mistakes. Keep your heads up, keep practicing hard, listen to your coaches, listen to your parents and

Cason Myers throws out the first pitch of the season. He is a member of the Wabash Little League Challenger League.

you’ll be a better player. You’ll be better boys and girls when you go back to school. You’ll be better children for your parents. “Little League is more than just playing baseball. It’s about making friends that will last a long time.” Long told the youngsters, “It’s not about winning or losing. You learn from losses, just as you do with wins. It makes you a better person.” The mayor also reflected on his days in Little League. “I remember standing out there 40 years ago this year as a member of the Diehl Machine Cardinals,” he said. “We started a quest and ended up winning the championship.” He also noted that

several of the adults on the field played Little League and are now leaders of the community. “On the field today are the future leaders of the City of Wabash,” he told family and friends in the crowd. “Boys and girls,” Long continued, addressing the players, “bear in mind that you can do anything that you put your mind to. There may even be a future mayor out there, for I was where you are now, 40-plus years ago.” Dillon reminded the crowd that the League wouldn’t be possible without the many volunteers who serve as coaches, managers and on the board of directors. “All the volunteers

that have went through Little League over the 63 years, so that you boys and girls could play baseball,” he said. “A lot of time and effort is spent out here by people you don’t even know, just so we could see the smiles on your faces when you come out of the baseball field.” Dillon called four players forward – Ella Smith, Blake Smith, Ashton Smith and Jackson Smith – to help present their grandfather, Doug Smith, a plaque for his nearly 30 years of volunteer service to Wabash Little League. “I thought long and hard about the volunteers we have,” an emotional Dillon said. “There’s one special person that I

want to honor today. A friend of mine. A person who took me under their wing. A person who taught me to learn the rules of our league, to learn the rules of Williamsport. A person who has supported me from day one of being involved in Little League. A person who battled through a personal tragedy of losing a son, but pressed on as a volunteer for this League for you boys and girls to play baseball.” Smith’s grandson, Blake, presented him the plaque at home plate. “He’s been here when Little League was good, and through the tough times,” Dillon said. “Today, Doug, we would like to thank you for all your years of dedication.” Smith later told The Paper of Wabash County that he was surprised and

shocked by the award. “I didn’t know anything about it,” he said. “I don’t really care about being recognized. I mean, I appreciate it, but that’s not why I’ve been doing this.” Smith has volunteered with the league about 28 years, he said. “I’ve done a little bit of everything,” he said. “Managing, coaching, serving on the board of directors from time to time. I’ve been equipment manager, commissioner, just whatever was needed to be done to fill in spots. “It’s something special.” To finish the ceremony, Challenger League players Matthew Hipskind and Cason Myers threw out the first pitches of the season. They then joined Dillon in announcing to the players and then crowd, “Let’s play ball.”

Matthew Hipskind throws out the first pitch. He is a member of the Wabash Little League Challenger League.

Showing off the award are (clockwise, from left) Doug Smith, Little League President Bryan Dillon, and Smith’s grandchldren, Blake Smith, Ashton Smith, Jackson Smith and Ella Smith. Photos by Joseph Slacian

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information that is valuable to the DNR, including what animals the hunters harvested and what animals they saw while hunting. “The cards give us trends in hunter use and in harvests and are important in managing our resource management units,” said Ginger Murphy, deputy director for stewardship, DNR Division of State Parks. Hunters should complete a card every time they visit one of the eight properties to hunt.

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deer firearms season and after waterfowl season. Hunter cards must be completely filled out, including a phone number, mailing address and email address for those who

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Vote yes for Wabash City National Day of Prayer Schools referendum planned for May 5

Dear Editor: As a long-time teacher at Wabash High School, I have had and still get to have the opportunity to see amazing actions from our administration, lessons from our inspired younger teachers and challenging lessons from all of our teachers, and our students daily working, learning, and enjoying (really!) school. This referendum really won’t change the way we work at Wabash City Schools because all of us are dedicated to making sure that we continue to engage our students, and that won’t change. We will still try to reach each and every child that comes into our classrooms. The middle school will still have girls’ night to teach the young girls how to use make-up and groom themselves, the high school will still have Artist Lecture series where we showcase our talented students and our graduates, the elementary teachers will continue to buy supplies to decorate their classrooms, so students will be inspired. We will play football, tennis, golf, and all the other sports at all age levels and provide beautiful music and art. Our mission will not change because our hearts won’t change.

What will change is we will lose some of our best younger teachers because they won’t be able to afford to take care of their families on a 2012 income in 2017. Teachers may not be able to afford to support the multitude of fundraisers our students need to do to supplement extracurricular activities. We may not be able to pick up that extra pair of gloves and socks for a needy student or quietly give a hungry child money to buy a hot lunch. We know we are not substitutes for parents, but we spend a lot of hours with kids, and we truly love them. It breaks our hearts when we are not able to supplement their needs because we have to take care of our own families. Supporting the need for this referendum has been difficult. Other professionals are able to raise their rates when they need more money for operations. We need more money to run our schools. Our teachers and staff need a fair wage, so we can continue providing the best education possible for Wabash City Schools’ children. We need respect for the job we do. We’re not all perfect at our jobs, but there is not a teacher in our system that doesn’t give his or her heart everyday for every child in our

classes. We need relief from the tight personal budgets we have to work with as we pay back student loans and mortgages on our houses. We need to take our own children off the free and reduced lunch and textbook assistance rolls. We need to be recognized as professionals who take charge of your child’s learning and prepare them for their choice of college or a career. We know that the tax increase may cause you to have a little less for your home, but Wabash City Schools’ administration, teachers and students will use those tax dollars to stay strong and continue to provide the quality education we already provide. Our administration has been fiscally responsible. They have closed schools, but continued to provide quality education for all the students. They have eliminated jobs through attrition rather than reduction in force. They have found the most cost effective insurance for teachers allowing us to choose plans that fit our budgets and health needs. They have written and received grants to pay for projects. Jason Callahan and Matt Stone squeeze every penny they can out of the continuing reduction in money the school receives from the state, but they are

not magicians. If there isn’t money available to pay teachers, teachers will lose their jobs. That will mean larger class sizes and less individual attention for your children or grandchildren. Social media has portrayed my boss, Jason Callahan, as an evil “man with plan.” That is wrong. Mr. Callahan is walking a tightrope. He wants what is absolutely the best for the children in Wabash City Schools, and he wants the best teachers in every classroom. He can’t continue to do that if the state continues to cut funds and if this referendum doesn’t pass. I have worked with Mr. Callahan as an assistant principal, principal, and superintendent. We have not always agreed, but in every situation with him I have never doubted his sincere compassion for our students, his integrity, and his intentions. Jason Callahan is looking out for all of us because this referendum impacts all of Wabash. We must graduate educated, ready-for-the –world students, and we need the best teachers to do that. That is the bottom line for this referendum. Please vote yes for Wabash. — Lori Bishop Overmyer, Teacher, Wabash High School

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Dear Editor: On April 17, The Elkhart Truth reported, “U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski likes to cast herself as the soldier fighting for the folks back home.” What the newspaper failed to investigate was whether this was true. Just days before the article, Jackie Walorski co-sponsored a bill which gave $1 billion in new foreign aid to undisclosed countries. If she had her way, it would have passed

with a voice vote with less than 12 members in the chamber. Fortunately, a congressman from Tennessee demanded a roll call and now we know how Jackie feels about spending our money and the money of future generations: she voted from the bill. In 2015, Jackie voted against cutting $3 billion from the Department of Energy. She also voted against cutting $500 million from the Maritime Security

Fleet and, in 2014, she voted against eliminating the unnecessary Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Administration, which would have saved taxpayers $250 million. While “fighting for the folks back home,” she has voted for every budget, two of the three budgets exceeded the legal spending limits. In her vote for the 2016 omnibus bill, the budget exceeded the spending caps of $50 billion and Nancy Pelosi did a victory

lap and said the Republicans “gave away the store.” Jackie told us she was going to cut government spending. Perhaps Jackie meets the Elkhart Truth’s definition of shrinking government. But here in Wabash, we can’t afford another term of Jackie Walorski. That’s why I’m voting for Jeff Petermann. My vote for Petermann is a vote for “term limits” for Jackie. – Todd Dazey, Wabash

Dear Editor: The 65th annual observance of the National Day of prayer is Thursday, May 5. This year’s theme is “Wake Up, America.” It is based on Isaiah 58:1a, “Shout it aloud, do not hold back. Raise your voice like a trumpet.” The Wabash observance of National Day of Prayer will take place Thursday, May 5, from 12:10 to12:50 p.m. on the north side of the Wabash County Courthouse. The event is sponsored by the Wabash Area M i n i s t e r i a l Association. On Thursday, May 5, millions of Americans will join together to pray for

our nation. The annual National Day of Prayer, established by an act of Congress, signed into law by President Truman, amended and extended by President Reagan, is a pre-eminent opportunity to acknowledge corporately as spiritual sons and daughters of the founding fathers, our dependence upon the Creator. It is a chance to cast our lot with God at this critically decisive moment in American history. Prayer has made all the difference in the past; it is time to prove that it can make the same difference today. The National Day of Prayer task force’s

mission is to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, mobilizing the Christian Community to interceded for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: government, military, media, business, education, church, and family. The website for the National Day of Prayer is www.nationaldayofprayer.org. This year’s committee urges all Wabash County residents to participate in the event. – Pastor Robert Rensberger, Wabash County Coordinator

Get out and vote Dear Editor: Wylene and I thank the Wabash County Election Board for giving us the option of voting early. Health issues made voting easier. The choices for May 3 could not be of greater importance and contrast. The Democrat Hillary Clinton has been

pushed farter to the left because of the fight with Bernie Sanders the Socialist. The Republicans seem to not be able to recognize real leadership from cutting a deal. I thought, by now, the “Trump Clown Circus” would have run off the rails. We voted for Ted Cruz, Marlin

Stutzman and Jackie Walorski. Because of the late date of Indiana’s Primary Election, this 2016 vote will make a bigger difference. What I’m saying is all eligible voters need to vote. – Charles W. Signs, North Manchester

Wabash, NM could learn from South Bend Dear Editor: Congratulations to the city of South Bend for passing an expanded smoke-free air ordinance during its Common Council meeting on Tuesday night. The new ordinance increases secondhand smoke protections for workers and residents in all South Bend public venues, including bars, taverns, casinos, private clubs and tobacco shops. The use of electronic cigarettes are also prohibited in public venues under the ordinance. South Bend’s strong smoke-free air ordinance is a major victory for public health. Let us hope more Indiana communities like Wabash and North Manchester will follow South Bend’s lead, choose strong smoke-

free air laws in all public places and help create healthier communities for all Hoosiers. Secondhand smoke from cigarettes and the aerosol extracted from the e-cigarette has hazardous chemicals mixed with the nicotine is dangerous to breathe and causes tobacco related diseases and death to those who do not smoke or vape. Each year in the United States, over 41,000 adult deaths are attributed to secondhand smoke breathed by nonsmokers. Of these deaths, each year, over 7,000 are due to lung cancer, and approximately 34,000 are due to heart disease. An estimated 1,426 people in Indiana die prematurely each year due to secondhand smoke exposure.

Indiana is making progress but is lagging behind the rest of the U.S. in terms of comprehensive coverage. Currently, there are 41 ordinances, of which 36 meet the Surgeon General’s guidelines for clean indoor air laws; 19 of these laws are comprehensive. With the addition of the statewide smokefree law in 2012, some type of smoke-free air law covers 100 percent of the population. To help make Wabash County a healthier place to live and a destination that offers a better environment for our visitors, Wabash and North Manchester need to start considering a comprehensive smoke free ordinance. — Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition

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Wastewater changes designed to better serve residents: Mayor ... continued from the front page and installation from the Compass Group of Cincinnati, Ohio. “They were all under the threshold of what we would have to ask for bids for, which is $25,000,” Long said of the quotes. In addition, he noted, under state statute the wastewater plant “doesn’t fall under any duty to comply with any publishing notifications. … They’re exempt from any quotes and or notice requirements because it’s a municipally owned utility. “That’s state code, plus city ordinance gives no requirements for quotes for anything less than $25,000. That all fell under the city code threshold and state statute.” The drive-up kiosk,

Long noted, is a recycled ATM kiosk. “It apparently used to belong to First Merchants Bank,” he said. “There’s no correlation between First Merchants and any businesses with the city. We’re not changing banks. They’re not charging us to collect payments. “It’s a recycled kiosk that (The Compass Group) removed from a First Merchants Bank somewhere. The Compass Group purchased that. “It just so happens that it could have had a Farmers State Bank logo on it, for all I know. But that apparently caused stir.” Before the switch from City Hall to the wastewater plant office can take place, several other things must happen at the site. For example, the

wastewater plant office is not compliant with the Americans With Disability Act, Long noted. “There is a steep ramp in that back that if a customer was in a wheelchair, they’d have to go through the upper level of the wastewater plant to get into the office,” he said. “So the decision was made to replace the sidewalk and make a ramp at the front door, install an ADA compliant door to include the automatic door buttons so that anyone that is handicapable and in a device like a wheelchair or electric wheelchair can easily access the building.” In addition, the interior had to be remodeled to include cutting a hole in the wall to allow customers to communicate with the billing

department. Also, the billing computers from City Hall will have to be moved to the office hooked up. “The total cost of the project for the kiosk is under $25,000,” Long said. “When I quoted $30,000, that included cutting the hole for our personnel for access. We have to move the computer they currently use here at City Hall down there and hook it up. There’s a cost associated with that.” The work will be paid for a variety of funds. “We have a storm water fund,” Long explained. “The wastewater department has its own fund. That entire department, to include the billing clerk’s salaries, are from the payment of (continued on page 25)

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THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

April 27, 2016

Mayors urge Eel River designation

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Roundtable in Plymouth, say the designation will only enhance tourism in their cities and counties. “The Eel in northern Indiana is one of the optimum places to canoe and fish, and there is no better time to call for this designation than on Earth Day during Indiana’s bicentennial year,” Kitchell said. “We think this designation will enable more Hoosiers to enjoy this area of Indiana, and it will mean more commerce for the hos-

pitality and recreation industries in our communities.” Long told The Paper of Wabash County in an email, “Many residents of Wabash and Wabash County canoe the Eel River during the summer months for recreation and fishing opportunities, and I feel this is an opportunity for tourism attraction to Wabash, North Manchester, Wabash County, and the towns of Liberty Mills, Laketon, and Roann.” Christine Floor,

executive director of Visit Wabash County, believes the designation will help Wabash County tourism. “Outdoor sports and recreation is a significant tourism driver for Wabash County,” she said. “The designation of the Eel River as one of Indiana’s Scenic Rivers is an additional branding tool that we can utilize when attracting nature enthusiasts. This designation is timely since the Town of North Manchester is in the process of

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channel catfish, bluegill, and red horse sucker further downstream. Some of the best stream fishing in Indiana is available along the stretch from Denver to Logansport, according to IDNR. Wildlife include wood ducks, great blue heron, kingfishers and sandpipers.” The mayors see immediate potential for canoe livery services in the counties along the Eel, and eventually extending to those along the Wabash River to

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river already popular with canoe enthusiasts who enjoy spotting heron, geese, ducks and otters along their route,” she said. “There are easily accessible canoe launches along the river and the Eel is becoming known for some of the best stream fishing in Indiana. This designation will ensure that the scenic benefits and recreational uses of the river are available for visitors as well as residents of Cass County. “

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118 E HILL STREET • WABASH One of a kind with hardwood floors, pocket doors, fireplace with gas log, 200 AMP service, new water heater in 2015 & lifetime metal roof.

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78 SR 13 N • URBANA Updates include new furnace, septic, sump pump, & plumbing. Hardwood floors, and 3rd bedroom or den. Above ground pool and 2 garages on large double lot.

Main level master en suite, updated kitchen, furnace, & tankless water heater. Many new windows, wrap around porch, and detached garage.

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MLS# 201615330 $44,900

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installing a public canoe launch and pavilion along the Eel this year.” According to IDNR information, logjams happen less frequently on the canoeable sections of the Eel than most Indiana rivers. While there are some unmarked dams, the designation could promote more safety precautions for rafters and canoeists, the mayors said. The IDNR also describes fishing as “very good, yielding rock bass and smallmouth bass with

532 N. Cass St., Wabash, In 46992 260-563-7478 www.terrellrealtygroup.com 456 N WABASH • WABASH

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HELLO FROM STOCKDALE! This is a call-out to all millwrights, machinists, mechanics, carpenters, farmers, teachers (even math teachers), and anyone else who wishes to preserve our heritage. Our mill is awakening from its long winter’s nap. Guests will be arriving May 7. So the mill and grounds need a tidy-up to be presented to the public. Clean-up/Fix-up day is Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come and lend a hand and share in the fun. Please bring some cleaning sup-

plies and a sack l u n c h . Maintenance/Restora tion work days will be each Monday beginning April 25 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Also needed are hosts and tour guides for Saturdays beginning May 7. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: There will be a tree dedication in honor of Ken Grandstaff, long-time Library Trustee, for Arbor Day on April 30 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to JoEllen and Jerry Nelson for receiving the Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology’s outstand project award for the work on their home at 105 South Arnold Street in Roann. They will be recognized for their hard work in restoration of their historic property at the 2016 Preserving Historic Places Conference in Vincennes on April 29.

THE ROANN C O M M U N I T Y Garage Sale dates have been set for June 17 – 18. Hours for the sale may be set individually. There will be an ad submitted to The Paper of Wabash County. Those wanting their address in the ad, please call 765833-6224 by June 10. ROBERT FERGUSON – Roann C l e r k / T r e a s u r e r, reports that Roann now has a Community Calendar. All you have to do is go to http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the community. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-8332100. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week Connie Slagle, Brian Lyons, Jeff McBride, Ally Blackburn, Rex Kerr, Jarrett McWhirt, Tim Draper, and Marie Krom. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this

week to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Foust, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shaw, and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Vigar.

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6401 N 200 W, NORTH MANCHESTER SPACE SPACE SPACE - This huge 5 bedroom 4 bath house with outbuildings is perfect for that large family with hobbies. Custom kitchen with screened in porch. The living room is large enough to entertain the whole family. 4 car attached garage. You must see it to appreciate all it has. Additional land could be purchased from this motivated seller! MLS #201553362 $675,000 REDUCED! - TEXT MRF2 TO 96000

505-507 BRYAN AVENUE, WABASH This is a very unique opportunity to own very well maintained rental units. Live in one unit and rent the others. These units have only had one owner since being built in 1980. The family is well respected for the quality of rental units in Wabash County. you must see all you get with these units. MLS #201541181 $264,000 4 UNITS! - TEXT MRF14 TO 96000

423 FALLS AVE. Ranch style home so close to everything Wabash has to offer! Two bedrooms and one bathroom make a great starter or retirement home. Roof and water heater are 5 years old. Upgraded kitchen cabinets and nice utility area just off the kitchen. One car attached garage is a bonus! Schedule your showing today! MLS #201531806 $60,000 AFFORDABLE - TEXT MRF8 TO 96000

10768 SOUTH 700 WEST New metal roof, new gas forced air furnace/ central air unit and septic tank was just pumped! Many updates within the last few months. Peaceful setting and great views from every window! Updated interior with pellet/corn stove on 1 acre of land near the reservoir. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a two car attached garage. No gas/electric averages yet due to completely new furnace and A/C unit. Great location! Appliances are negotiable. Call for your showing today! MLS #201551142 $109,000 MANY UPDATES! - TEXT MRF15 TO 96000

96 N HUNTINGTON STREET, WABASH Unique opportunity in Wabash to own large facility in a single location close to downtown. One of the buildings is on owned land, two are on land leased long-term from the adjacent railroad. Railroad is willing to enter into a new lease with the buyer. All buildings on the railroad ground are owned by the seller. Will sell together or will split. MLS #201550523 $240,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - TEXT MRF9 TO 96000

1905 S. WABASH STREET Utilize all 2 2 0 8 square feet for your own business or use part and rent the other part for additional income. This building is ready to move into today! Good construction and well maintained. This would be perfect for an office or small retail store. MLS #201600993 $84,900 ZONED GENERAL BUSINESS - TEXT MRF1 TO 96000

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Mayor proclaims Elks National Youth Week By The Paper staff

Spacious three bedroom, 2 bath home close to all you need. Large master bath features double vanity, garden tub and separate shower unit. Appliances stay in large galley style kitchen that opens to dining area on one end and breakfast room on the other. Washer and dryer also stay in separate laundry area. Spacious living room great for entertaining. Property just needs a little TLC and your personal touch. Seller has never lived at the property, selling as part of an estate. TEXT MRF12 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MLS #201611388 • $47,500

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Wabash City Mayor Scott Long proclaimed May 1-7 as the Elks National Youth Week on Friday, April 22. Long read the

proclamation at the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 on Friday to honor America’s junior citizens for their accomplishments and to give “fitting recognition of their services to community, state

and nation.” “Whereas, no event could be more deserving of our support and participation than one dedicated to these young people who represent the nation’s greatest

resource,” Long said reading the proclamation, “and who in the years ahead will assume the responsibility for the advancement of our free society.”

Suicide prevention training program planned April 26 By The Paper staff The Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County will host a free “Ask the question….Save a Life” training on from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday April 26. This free suicide prevention training will be held in the Crystal Room at the Honeywell Center,

Wabash. The training will use the QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) curriculum. “This training is geared for family members, friends, pastors, etc. who want to learn more about this critical issue,” stated Steven Ward, QPR instructor. Participants will learn local and state statistics, common

myths and facts, warning signs, risk factors, local resources and additional information as it relates to suicide. “This is a topic most do not want to deal with or even acknowledge. Sadly, however, suicide will likely touch the majority of families in Wabash County in some way”, shared Jan Williams,

executive director. “It is important we know the facts and are able to help provide support to those who are under the belief suicide is the only answer to whatever they are dealing with”. Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling the Youth Services Bureau at 260-356-9681.

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group will meet at Rock City again on April 27. PRAYER CONCERNS: Jerry Long is home! He has to wait 90 days from the date of his surgery before he can put any weight on that leg. Pray for patience for Jerry and no more infection. Ron Baer is still in the hospital. Please remember him

and his family and Max Chamberlain, Jonathan Fawley, Harold Christie, Janice and Dean Dawes, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Glen and Ruth Summers, Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, JoAnne and Roscoe Weaver, Mark Coppler, Naomi Cunningham, Lillian Maurer, and Ardis

Witkoske. B I R T H D AY S : April 28 - Maddie Snyder. April 29 Ray Terrel. April 30 Morgan (Allen) Williams, Andrea (DeVore) Cook. May 1 - Michele Baer, Chris Krom. May 2 - Zac Devore. May 3 Robert B. Hamilton. May 4 - Fred Hoover, Ted Biehl, Judy Rice. A N N I V E R -

SARIES: April 29 Ed and Pat Moore. May 4 - Gene and Julie Miller. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992-7732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net, or by calling 260-377-9475.

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Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC to open Wabash Street Annex By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC, 473 S. Miami St., is opening an annex on South Wabash Street, company president Dave Dorais told The Paper of Wabash County. The annex will be located in the former Northside Wrecker Service, 520 N. Wabash St. “We just want to get over on Wabash Street to have better exposure,” Dorais said. “I think there’s traffic there that doesn’t venture over on Miami Street that we might see. “I know there’s a lot of lake traffic that goes over there. It’s a state road, so we’re trying to get some display over on Wabash Street and who knows, maybe someone will see something they like.” The inside also has been remodeled. “We kind of remod-

eled the inside,” Dorais said. “There’s going to be an office area, so we’ll always have it manned. All the way down there’s really nice windows that look out all the way down on Fulton Street.” The new facility – dubbed the Wabash Street Annex – will primarily be used for trucks and other specialty vehicles. “We’re going to have trucks from Miami Street to Wabash Street,” Dorais said. “Then in the front there’s a display area for 20 vehicles. It will be a little bit of everything, Tahoes, Suburbans and more the specialty vehicles over there that someone might not have noticed that we have. “Camaros, Corvettes, Yukons, we’ll have those nicely showing over there.” The back of the building, which once housed K&S Bowling Alley, has enough space to store another 20 or 25

vehicles, Dorais added. “That will be wonderful in the winter time,” he said. “The cars around the building will go over there when it’s snowing, then we’ll clean it all up. But that’s just the back park. “The front part has a service area that we’re going to use as a little display area indoors for the Camaros, the Corvettes, just really specialty vehicles. “It will be a work in progress. “We just want to be on Wabash Street. We’ve talked about putting a little area of our lower priced stuff, prices under $10,000, with prices right on the windshield.” Interior remodeling has just been completed at the site. Furniture and a telephone system must also be installed before the building can officially open. Dorais expects that to take place over several weeks. Once open, Dorais

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wastewater and storm water bills. The funds collected for that runs that plant, pays for the salaries of all the personnel and upkeep of the building. “Also available to me as mayor is CEDIT (County Economic Development Income Tax) funds for capital improvement projects and special projects. Those funds, according to the state statute, are spent at the discretion of the mayor.” The city had to pay The Compass Group an initial payment for them to start the work. That payment, slightly more than $11,000, came from CEDIT Funds, ClerkTreasurer Wendy Frazier said. The remainder of the kiosk work will likely come from wastewater funds, Long and Frazier said. “There’s plenty of funds in there to cover it,” Long said. “Those funds are budgeted through the City Council, but the line items would be listed as repair and maintenance, and capital outlay repairs and maintenance.

“We have an account at City Hall for that. Anything that we need to do within City Hall would come out of that repair and maintenance budget. It’s the same way with the wastewater plant, the police department, the fire department. All have those things in their budgets.” Part of the criticism on social media is that the mayor didn’t discuss the project with the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety, as was the practice with previous administrations. “I talked with some City Council members and told them what my intent was,” Long said. “I talked to the clerk-treasurer about it. I talked to the billing ladies about it. They were all in agreement that it’s going to be more convenient to combine the office manager’s office and our billing office in the wastewater plant.” He said he was surprised by the criticism. “I thought it was just doing normal business,” the mayor said. “The wastewater

plant and the wastewater billing is a business. Those revenues fund that entire operation. None of that comes off the tax rate. “We’re putting this kiosk in for convenience for people who want to drive up. There still will be parking available down there for people to walk in and speak face-to-face with people. There also will be a night deposit box on that kiosk so if they want to drop their bill in a slot like they can here, they’ll be able to put in a lockbox that’s within the structure.” In the future, he said he may indeed keep the Board of Works informed of projects such as this. “I probably will since it created such a public turmoil,” he said. “I know I wasn’t required to by law. I don’t see the point of bogging down a meeting just to address it. “I’m not trying to hide anything. I’m just trying to do what’s best for the community and what’s best for the city employees so we have eight hours of coverage when that office is open.”

Workers place a new sign on the Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC annex at 520 N. Wabash St. Photo by Mike Rees plans a grand opening celebration. “We’ve got kind of a tent sale planned,” he said. “We’ll put a tent up and just try to draw some attention to it. That will probably be in late May or early June.” The company plans to expand its inventory, adding another 20 or 25 vehicles to the lot. The new location has been in the planning stages for at least one year. “Since the opening (of the remodeled dealership) we were trying to decide where we wanted to go and we decided Wabash Street

was the direction we wanted to go,” Dorais said. “We can’t just pick this building up

and move it over there. “I love the new show room. It’s working out very, very well. But this

will just give us some added display area and hopefully be noticed a little more.”

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Hawkins family, workers attend ceremonial bill signing By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Chicken from Hawkins Farm will stay on the menu at Joseph Decuise Farm in Columbia City. Ceremonially signing the legislation that kept that chicken on the restaurant’s menu was Gov. Mike Pence, who appeared at the restaurant Tuesday, April 19, along with J.L. Hawkins Family Farm owner Jeff Hawkins, the Hawkins family and Hawkins farm workers. The J.L. Hawkins Family Farm is a 99-acre farm in rural Wabash County that raises and butchers

about 200 birds per week. Jeff Hawkins sells his birds to local restaurants in the county that specialize in locally sourced foods, like the Joseph Decuise Farm. That is, until Hawkins was served a cease-and-desist order in August 2015 to stop selling his chickens on the grounds his farm was violating a processing and direct sales law. Hawkins said Indiana Senator Jean Leising was worried about food safety and that Leising tried to narrow the law in 2014, which would have required Hawkins’ farm to abide by the same rules as giant poultry plants. A giant poultry plant slaughters up to

Gov. Mike Pence has a ceremonial signing ceremony for House Enrolled Act 1267. He is joined by representatives from the Hawkins Family Farm and other local businessmen. Photo provided

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A I N R C A HAIL OF A SALE! Crain Ford and the Warren area had a major hail storm come through on Easter Sunday. Every new and used vehicle on the lot was damaged. Anyone looking for a good deal on a used vehicle with hail damage, come over and see us. You can save thousands of dollars. Come to the

Crain Ford Hail Sale. Trade-ins welcome.

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WAS JUST A FEW OF CRAIN’S PRICED HAILD DAMAGED VEHICLES AT 2014 TAURUS SEL 24,000 Miles....................................................$21,995 2013 TAURUS LIMITED 46,000 Miles....................................$19,995 2013 TAURUS LIMITED 67,000 Miles....................................$17,995 2011 LINCOLN MKS 35,000 Miles .............................................$21,995 2011 LINCOLN MKS 60,000 Miles .............................................$20,995 2009 LINCOLN MKS 69,000 Miles .............................................$17,995 2015 MUSTANG COUPE 4,000 Miles ....................................$23,995 2015 FOCUS SE 11,500 Miles............................................................$15,905 2013 EXPLORER XLT 36,000 Miles...........................................$31,995 2013 EXPLORER LIMITED 53,000 Miles ...........................$30,995 2014 ESCAPE TITANIUM 18,500 Miles ...............................$26,995 2013 ESCAPE SEL 47,000 Miles .....................................................$19,995 2011 F-250 XLT CREW 61,000 Miles....................................$28,995 2014 F-150 STX EXT 9,000 Miles ............................................$31,995 2013 F-150 XLT CREW 53,000 Miles....................................$30,995 2011 EDGE LIMITED 32,000 Miles ............................................$23,995 2012 EDGE LIMITED 39,500 Miles ............................................$21,995 2012 FLEX LIMITED 62,000 Miles..............................................$25,995 2014 FUSION SE 16,000 Miles ........................................................$19,995 2013 FUSION SE 24,000 Miles ........................................................$15,995 2010 LINCOLN MKZ 78,000 Miles ............................................$12,995 2012 EQUINOX LT 29,000 Miles ...................................................$19,995 2009 IMPALA LT 86,000 Miles ............................................................$9,995

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day, he said. “We just couldn’t afford that type of re g u l at i o n , ” Hawkins said. “To have an inspector out here, to have to add all sorts of things to accommodate these giant poultry farm’s r u l e s . ” A successful Twitter c a m p a i g n #keepchickenonthemenu and testimonies from Hawkins and Joseph Decuis restaurant owner Pete Eshelman at the Indiana Statehouse got the rural farm on the senators’ radar. In March, Pence

signed into law House Enrolled Act

(HEA) 1267. The new law is a

Jeff Hawkins shakes hands with Gov. Mike Pence while Hawkins’ son, Zach (second from left) looks on. Photo provided

c o m p ro m i s e, Hawkins said, that states health officials can come test at his farm two times a year, and that Hawkins must have a written food safety plan in place and provide all farm staff adequate safety and food handling t r a i n i n g . “Having the governor come to us to ceremonially sign this, because you know it’d be signed in awhile ago,” Hawkins said, “that just kind of capped the whole project.”

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Wabash man charged with possession of methamphetamine, resisting law enforcement By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested early

Sunday morning, April 17, on an outstanding warrant. According to a news release from Wabash Police Sgt. Matt Benson, the department’s Public

CLEAN Team investigations lead to 2 arrests By The Paper staff

Two separate narcotics investigation by members of the CLEAN Team resulted in the arrests of Michele Mongosa, 48, Peru, and Neil Birner, 53, Rochester. A month long narcotic investigation by officers from the CLEAN Team resulted in the arrest of Mongosa. During the course of the investigation officers developed enough probable cause for a Miami Superior Court II warrant to be issued for her arrest. She was served the warrant at her home on 390 East Third Street, in Peru. Mongosa was incarcerated in the Miami County Jail to face criminal charges for two counts of dealing heroin, two counts for possession of heroin, and two counts for maintaining a common nuisance. In a separate investigation, officers from the CLEAN Team assisted the Fulton County Sheriff ’s Department with a search warrant at a home on 841 Monarch Lane, Rochester. During their search, officers allegedly found

methamphetamine, marijuana, an illegal drug lab, and drug paraphernalia. Birner, an occupant in the home, was arrested and incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail. He faces criminal charges for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, manufacturing methamphetamine, and possession of an illegal drug lab. The CLEAN Team is a task force of 11 law enforcement entities that have dedicated resources to fight narcotics in Fulton and Miami Counties. CLEAN stands for Combined Law Enforcement Against Narcotics. The main focus of the CLEAN Team is narcotics enforcement with an emphasis on methamphetamine related crimes. Law enforcement officers encourage anyone with information about the possession, distribution, or manufacturing of narcotics to call their local law enforcement agency or the Indiana State Police Drug Tip Line at 1800-453-4756. Information can be reported anonymously.

Information Officer: At approximately 1:03 a.m. Sunday, Officer Philip Mickelson observed a group of subjects near the intersection of Fisher and Wilson streets. Mickelson recognized one subject as Blake A. Jamerson, 24, Wabash, who has an active warrant out of the City of Marion. Mickelson stopped Jamerson, whom he said allegedly provided a false name, became belligerent, and tried to walk away from officers.

Jamerson “asked if he was being arrested,” according to Mickelson’s statement in the probable cause affidavit. “I advised he was being detained and he then (started) walking away again toward the truck,” he continued in his report. Sgt. Nick Brubaker arrived and assisted Mickelson with the arrest, according to the affidavit. “(Jamerson) repeatedly yelled at officers and created a commotion stating

that he was not Blake Jamerson and did not know who that was,” Mickelson said. During the arrest, assisting officer Cpl. Chad Galligan conducted a pat down search of Jamerson, according to the affidavit. “During the pat down search, I could feel something folded into a ball in the right front watch pocket section of his pants,” Galligan said. “As I placed my hand near this pocket, the subject forcibly would twist away

yelling for me to get off of him.” Jamerson was arrested for the unrelated warrant and was taken to Wabash County Jail. The subsequent search of Jamerson revealed a white powder that preliminarily field-tested positive for methamphetamine. The white powder will be sent to the Indiana State Police lab for confirmatory testing. Jamerson was preliminarily arrested for the warrant, as well as for possession

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Manchester High School graduate Dan Krouse traveled the world as a geologist. However, after doing

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Dan Krouse was the keynote speaker at the Honored Student Luncheon. Photo by Joseph Slacian the Academic Honor path,” he said. “I love Student luncheon Indiana and want to sponsored by the stay here my whole Wabash County and life.” North Manchester But before returnchambers of coming home, he told stumerce. dents they needed to Krouse reminded “try everything. the 71 high school sen- You’re more likely to iors present that regret things you didwhile it is nice to trav- n’t do than things you el, it’s also nice to be did.” able to return to their “I got to do that in home state to set up college and I’m roots. extremely thankful I The luncheon was did,” he said. to honor top seniors Krouse said he from Wabash, thought he had his M a n c h e s t e r , life planned out, Northfield and studying geology Southwood high around the world, schools, along with meet the girl of his those at Emmanuel dreams, win a Noble Christian School and Prize, “and the best White’s Residential thing about the whole and Family Services. deal is that I didn’t It is designed to have to live in encourage the youth Indiana.” to return to their He changed his home county for plans as graduation employment during neared, and opted to summers off from col- get a job in the oil lege, as well as after fields of Texas. graduating from col“And then I found lege. out I had an accent,” Krouse received his he joked. “When I degrees from DePauw moved to Texas I University and could only underIndiana University stand about half the and now lives in things they said, and North Manchester, they didn’t trust me at working for Strauss all. Veal Feeds. “I hope all of you “So it looks like I get a chance to go off had a really linear and see other parts of the world. It’s an extremely valuable experience.” After living like that for a few years, Krouse said he began to realize what Indiana held for him. “My family was a lot farther away,” he said. “And I ended up meeting the girls of my dreams … and she lived in Indiana. So I ended up moving back closer to home, and I’m really glad I did.” He said he’s thrilled to be back in Indiana, working for the family business. “It’s a very exciting thing,” he said. “It’s very stressful, but I’m very excited to be (continued on page 36)

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We will sell the following personal property at public auction located in Wabash County at the Wabash County Fairgrounds (St. Rd 13 north side of Wabash). Watch for Snyder and Lange auction signs. Antiques, Collectibles,Household & Furniture Antique large steel wheels, Vintage Coca Cola cooler, stoneware crocks and jugs, vintage metal outdoor chairs, patio table & chairs, old all metal park bench, sun dial, reel mower, kettle, child’s wagon, iron bed, vinyl fence, metal horse head, wood butter churn, wood rocker, old windows, cart with steel wheels, vintage wrought iron fence, metal stools, weather vane, old wood screen door, wicker furniture, wood bench, chrome bar stools, metal bird bath, pitcher pump, shutters, brass bed, metal dog boot scraper, metal tub, old cast baby bed, lawn ornaments, antique glassware, vases, plates, signs, old tractor seat and contents from shed and basement with many unopened boxes! TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents. Look at photos @ auctionzip.com (enter ID# 11648). This is a partial listing! Auction held inside with restroom and food available. No Buyer’s Premium at our auctions.

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Articles For Sale

$150 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set. NEW in Plastic, Can Deliver. (260)493-0805. A BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, $250, Still in Factory Plastic. (260)493-0805.

refurbished HAY WAGON Parade Ready. $1000 Call 260-330-3477

2002 COLEMAN BY FLEETWOOD pop up camper, self contained w/ many options, stored inside, excellent condition inside & out, $3,900. Call 260-5632419.

$425 CHERRY Sleigh Bed, NEW, Solid Wood w/NEW PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, un-opened. (260)493-0805.

GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-563-0147.

1960’S BEDROOM VANITY w/large mirror & stool. 1970’s Lane Cedar chest. Several old interior wood doors. Call 260-571-3074 after 4:30pm.

PRO-FORM 770 EKG TREADMILL, excellent condition, 1st owner, $300 OBO. Call 260-277-4986.

Employment

Mobile Home Park Manager Wanted in Wabash $15/hour. 20 hours per week plus commission paid on homes sold. 3 afternoons and Saturdays. Experience required. Sales experience a plus. Email your resume to info@indianacommunityliving.com

or call 919-426-6635 HOME DAILY TRUCK DRIVER NEEDED, CDL with ability to obtain hazmat. 1 yr. experience, $50,000+ annually, health insurance reimbursement, paid vacation. Call 260-359-4972. NEED SOMEONE TO HELP WITH HOUSECLEANING, up to 10 hours a week, M-F days, flexible hours. Call 260571-5441 8am-4pm.

Recreational Vehicles 07 HONDA SHADOW 600 SERIES, saddlebags, windshield, 1,700 actual miles, $3,600 OBO. Call 571-8591.

1999 SMOKER CRAFT 150 STINGER fishing boat w/ trailer, 30 HP Evinrude motor, electric trolling motor w/ remote, remote electric anchors, Bimini top, excellent shape, runs good, many extras, $3,800. Call 765-4616362.

Farm 7 HIGH QUALITY ANGUS REPLACEMENT HEIFERS, sired out of regular Angus bull. Born March to May. Hand fed grain ration and free choice grass hay. Very gentle heifers. They are moderate framed, EASY fleshing cattle that do great on grass. Starting to cycle now. They will make great momma cows and be in your herd for a long time. Call 260-3076060. EARLY ALLIS CHALMERS D17, runs good, needs paint, $2,000 OBO. Call 260-7822409. GRASS HAY, 45-50lb. small bales $4/bale. David Bradley hay rake w/ almost new tires $650. Call 765-4912060.

Real Estate OWNER WILL CARRY, 2-3 BR, 1 BA, 1 story house, new metal roof, many updates, very low utilities, great north Wabash location. 602-997-4466.

Mobile Homes NORTH MANCHESTER, 14x70 3 Bedroom 2 Baths just remodeled in good shape cathedral ceilings carpet porch Contract or Rent $125 week $125 deposit 574 612-1814.

1 MILE FROM WALMART Wabash nice 14x70 2 bed home double entry bath washer/dryer range refer ac porch set up in quiet park $120 week $120 deposit call 574 612-1814 Contract or Rent.

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2 BR COUNTRY HOME, 1 BA, Southwood schools, 2 people max, $475/mo. plus utilities, $475/dep. Call 765981-4844.

612 E. 5TH ST. NORTH MANCHESTER , 2 BR 2 BA home, lg. office, formal DR, lg. wooden deck, 2.5 car attached garage w/ full workshop, double lot, best neighborhood near college, C/A, 2 new baths & kitchen, $695/mo. + utilities, $695 security dep., NON SMOKERS, tenant must have good credit references & source of income, may consider pet. Call 818-613-4849.

FOR RENT/SALE, 2 BR, 2 story house, 104 E. Market St. Wabash, $500/rent, $500/dep. (can make in 2 payments), NO PETS. 260571-4290.

LAFONTAINE, 2 bedrooms, upper apt. NO PETS, $450/mo. plus $300 damage dep., 1 year lease, Direct TV, water & trash provided. Laundry mat & mail service on site. Call for application 260-571-4414.

NICE STUDIO APT. North Wabash, $185/week includes all gas, water, sewer & up to $60 towards electric per month. NO SMOKING INSIDE, NO PETS. Available May 1st. 260-563-7168 calls only.

REALLY NICE 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA house, 596 State St., 2 car attached garage, central air, $600/mo., $600 dep., references required. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Call 569-1303.

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2 bedrooms, upper apartment. NO PETS. $450.00 plus $300.00 damage deposit. 1 year lease. DirectTV, water, and trash provided. Laundry mat and mail service in commons area. Call for Application: 260-571-4414

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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.

2000 PONTIAC MONTANA, 163,119 miles, $3,000 OBO. Can be seen on corner of new 24 & old 24. Call 260571-0431 or 260-571-4403.

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AUTOMATIC PRESS OPERATOR PUNCH PRESS SETUP & OPERATE: Full Time – 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Responsible for setting up progressive stamping dies, loading and operating automatic stamping presses. Mechanical skills are a plus. Will need to provide own tools. We will train motivated individuals. Candidates must be safety conscious, drug free, and function well in team-oriented environment.

BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME ASSOCIATES: • Competitive Wage Program with the opportunity for continuing merit increases. • 10 Paid Holidays • Paid Vacations

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Martin Yale Industries is seeking a Fabricator to lead 10-12 people in a fast paced environment. Expertise in the following areas required: CNC programming, Machine shop, Punch Press, Break Press, Turret Press, Spot Welding, MIG/TIG welding, and Powder Coat Painting. Position also requires proficiency in: Scheduling, Process Improvement, Cost Analysis, and effective team leadership. Kaizen training or other process improvement skills are a plus. Minimum 50 hours per week. Salary is based on level of expertise. We offer an excellent benefit package and work environment! Send Resume with cover letter including salary history to:

Automotive Dept: ▲ Production Associates ▲ Pay starts at $10.75 per hour with a potential of .25 cents performance increase during 90 day introductory period. Seeking dependable, qualified candidates with recent experience in manufacturing industry. Pre-employment drug screen and Medical Physical is required. Oji Intertech Inc. offers a full benefit package, EOE.

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Apply online at: www.timbercrest.org or in person at: 2201 East Street, North Manchester, IN 260-982-2118 EOE

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WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-571-5858.

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POLICE OFFICER The North Manchester Police Department will be accepting resumes for the position of Patrolman until midnight, May 22, 2016. Applicants must be 21 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. Resumes can be mailed to or dropped off at: North Manchester Police Department 709 W. Main Street North Manchester, IN 46962

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SINGLE WHITE 55 yr old male looking for a serious relationship with a single, attractive female between the ages of 5060. I enjoy long walks, movies, dinner & being with that special someone. Send picture & phone number please. Respond to Box 880, c/o The Paper of Wabash, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

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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4525 W. Old U.S. 24, Wabash, IN 46992 Must apply at your local Work One office. No phone calls please. EOE.

Church Financial Secretary ◆ Part-Time – Flexible Hours ◆

Prefer Associate’s Degree and Accounting Experience Proficient in Microsoft Office Send letter of interest and resume to: Box #208 North Manchester, IN 46962 nmchurchfs@gmail.com Applications accepted until position filled.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

April 27, 2016

Students urged to return to Indiana ... continued from page 28 doing it.” The biggest thing he said he wanted the students to take away from Thursday’s event is to realize “you’ll never have it all figured out.” “You’re always going to be looking for new things, trying to find things that really makes you happy,” he continued. “When in doubt, just pick something. Don’t sit around waiting for answers. Pick something you think you’ll like and just go do it. If you don’t (like it),

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well then you don’t, but you can’t say you didn’t try things. “Go out, see the world, meet different people and see different things. And then, come back to Indiana.” Students attending the luncheon were: Manchester High School: Corrin Osborne, Allison Smith, Ethan Rice, Max Karg, Ayla Rosen, Allyson Fogerty, Lauren Myers, Desiree Blum, Nathan Hunter, Janzin Cripe, Alexa

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Grendys, Matthew Pegg, Ali Casper, Alexis Vernon, Reilly Ruppert, Liza Airgood, Autumn Johnson, Natasha Niccum, Alyssa Spann, Kyle Hensley, Jared Gable and Emily Lynn. Northfield High School: Lexxe Biehl, Drew Clark, Sarah Driscoll, Eryn Eckelbarger, Jakob Hayes, Paige Holley, E l i z a b e t h Howenstine, Abby Keaffaber, Johnny Ritchie, Eli Schuler, Jacob Schuler, Noah

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