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A diagram outlines plans the Indiana Department of Transportation proposes for U.S. 24 and County Road 300E

INDOT gets input on U.S. 24 plans By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

It will likely be several months before officials at the Indiana Department of Transportation decide whether its proposal for the intersection of U.S. 24 and County Road 300 E will be implemented, or if they need to go back to the drawing board. INDOT hosted a public meeting Wednesday night, March 20, to discuss its plans for the intersection. Under INDOT’s proposal, the existing

intersection will be removed and a median U-turn would be installed. Under the plan, drivers approaching U.S. 24 from the south and wanting to turn west onto the highway would be forced to travel east a short distance and then make a U-turn through the median to head west. The same holds true for those approaching U.S. 24 from the north and wanting to travel east on the highway. About 100 people, most from the Lagro area, were at the hearing, and all of those who spoke at the hearing were

against the plans. The public has until April 5 to submit comments to INDOT on the project. Once that deadline passes, INDOT officials will review the transcripts and comments from the meeting and will eventually decide if it will pursue the proposed intersection or consider several other options at the site. That, INDOT officials said, will likely take two or three months. During the hour long meeting, Chris Bland of Strand and Associates, the

Lawmakers to discuss proposed road changes LAGRO — State Rep. Dave Wolkins and State Sen. Andy Zay will be at a meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at Lagro Town Hall. The meeting is open to the public and will be an opportunity for constituents to express their thoughts and concerns on the proposed changes at the intersection of U.S. 24 and County Road 300.

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Reed Farms recognized at banquet By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Bradley Building. On Tuesday, March 19, workers for Vandermark Construction began removing the existing façade of the former Plummer law office building to expose the old façade. “We’re renovating all of these,” Kathleen (Duffey) Alspaugh said, standing on the north side of Canal Street

Reed Farms was honored Tuesday night, March 19, during the ninth annual Salute to Agriculture dinner at the Heartland REMC community room. Mike and Jay Reed accepted the 2018 Farm Family of the Year award on behalf of the five generations that have worked on the farm since it was formed in 1928. Ralph and Greg Dawes, the 2017 award recipients, presented the award to the Reeds. “Dad and I are here to pass off the torch,” Greg Dawes said. “Congratulations to the Reed Family Farm and everyone involved with it, and best wishes in the future.” Mike Reed, speaking first, said farmers in Wabash County should be honored that Grow

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Dave Vandermark removes a portion of the facade of the former Plummer Law Office. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Work underway on facades along West Canal Street By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The south side of West Canal Street will soon have a new look, thanks in part to Vandermark and Duffey Enterprises. The firm, which is refurbishing the Bradley Building, now owns the three buildings immediately to the west of the

Bonnie Ingraham gets the first look at a sign honoring her late husband, Bruce. Photo by Joseph Slacian

County Fair Board unveils sign for Ingraham building By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Bonnie Ingraham was the first to see it Saturday morning. Moments later, the rest of those at a fundraising breakfast sponsored by the Wabash County Fair Board were able to see it. It was a sign dedicating the former girl’s building at the Wabash County Fairgrounds in

honor of the late Bruce Ingraham, a longtime volunteer and treasurer on the board. Earlier this year the board, with the help of Randall Construction, remodeled the building, upgraded its heating and cooling system, restrooms and more. Saturday’s breakfast was also a chance for the public to see the improvements first(continued on page x)

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Cemetery plans March 30 clean-up

SERVIA – The board of directors of the Fairview Cemetery Association has designated Saturday, March 30, as their annual clean-up day at the cemetery. Officials will be removing all faded flowers, broken decorations and shepherd hooks not placed in the foundations. Anyone having questions or requests concerning the cleanup may contact Regina Metzger at 260982-7416

The Reed family and friends show off the sign they received for being named the 2018 Farm Family of the Year in Wabash County. They were honored March 18 during Grow Wabashg County’s annual Salute to Ag dinner. Photos by Joseph Slacian

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farmland, and also custom farms about 1,000 other acres for other landowners. The family raises corn, beans and wheat, while Mike’s son, Kyle, has brought livestock back to the operation by raising hogs. Mike Reed also thanked Randy Miller and Chad Howard and their families. Miller and Howard work on the farm, as well as their family members and their wives. “I know we get tired and cranky at tmes,” he said, “but thanks for all your meals to keep everyone happy.” Finally, in an emotional moment, he thanked their mother, Shirley Anderson, “for everything she does.” “Without her, we

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had,” Mike Reed said. Jay Reed, during his comments, urged the audience to keep safe on the roadways during the upcoming planting season. “Just think about this, in one month we could very well be planting,” he said. “It’s a very hectic time of the year for all of us in agriculture. Mike and I wish you’d be safe and slow down a bit so we no accidents in agriculture. Most of all, have fun in what you’re doing. “One request Mike and I have … is please have respect and patience for all the vehicles that are going down the road. A lot of times we farmers have few, select places to pull over.” He also thanked everyone for the award the family received.

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Ahlfeld delivers remarks to academic honorees By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Northfield product Dr. Shawn K. Ahlfield was the guest speaker at the MSD of Wabash County’s Academic Recognition Banquet on March 12 in Legacy Hall at the Honeywell Center. A s s i s t a n t Superintendent of Instruction Tim Drake had the honor of introducing Ahlfeld, a 1997 graduate of Northfield High School. Ahlfeld was born and raised in Wabash County and was the valedictorian of his class at Northfield. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from Indiana U n i v e r s i t y Bloomington in 2001, and received his Doctorate of Medicine from Indiana School of Medicine in 2005. In 2008, he completed pediatric residency training at Indiana University Health’s James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, after which he completed a fellowship of neonatal/perinatal medicine at Riley in 2011.

He joined the faculty of the IU School of Medicine as an assistant professor of pediatrics, and served as an attending neonatologist. In 2015, he accepted a position at C i n c i n n a t i ’ s Children’s Hospital Medical Center to continue his research related to infant lung development. He serves as the associate program director of the neonatal fellowship program, as well as the associate medical director at the neonatal ICU at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, Ky. Ahlfeld congratulated the honorees for their hard work to this point in their high school careers. “It’s a challenge to stay motivated and stay focused, no matter what level you’re at with all the distractions of life,” he said. “You guys have done an amazing job and should be proud of yourself.” Ahlfeld said that Wabash will always be home for him. He’s spent time in Indianapolis and Cincinnati, but when he talks about “home,” he’s refer-

ring to Wabash. “I’m a pretty simple guy; I don’t pretend to be fancy,” he said. “I’m not very poetic. I’m not going to pretend that I know all the answers, or all that I say is going to fit for everybody. The Good Lord Knows I didn’t always get it right.” Ahfeld said that even he had dead ends he went down, but somehow he ended up where he is now. And, during that time he realized there are a lot of things that happened in Wabash and along the way that really shaped what his future was going to look like, even if he didn’t understand it at the time. Ahlfeld urged the students to understand and appreciate the privilege of influence that they have, and to understand and appreciate the unique environment of growing up in Wabash. “We live in a world where we can isolate ourselves and feel connected at the same time, while not really being connected,” he said. “Appreciate the opportunities in your life (while) not limiting those opportuni-

City OKs firm for Wedcor Ave. work By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Northfield alum Dr. Shawn K. Ahlfeld smiles while delivering remarks to students during the MSD of Wabash County’s Academic Recognition Banquet on March 12. Photo by Josh Sigler ties, (while) really striving to reach your potential, not to benefit yourself, but to benefit all those people around you that you have been put forth to reach into their lives and influence them.” The banquet honored those seniors at Southwood and Northfield High Schools that held a 10.0 grade-point average or higher on a 12.0 scale. Southwood honorees included Courtney Andrick, Logan Arnold, Makayla Bechtold, Jessica Brubaker, Kelsey Burnham, Morgan Farr, Courtney Gray, Ashley Lengel, Leshly

Martinez, Liam McGouldrick, Hannah Miller, Makenna Norman, Courtlin Poe, Benjamin Roudebush, Kloe Smith, Adam Spaulding and Luke Winer. Northfield honorees included Melanie Beery, Cassidy Carter, Emily Clendenon, Ariel Dale, Jasper Donaldson, Nathaniel Drancik, Daniel Driscoll, Allyson Keaffaber, Cara Kowalczuk, Faith Macy, Elizabeth Moore, Jared Peas, Logan Peas, Erin Proebstle, Kelcie Thomson, Brennan Vigar, Erin Whetsone, and Blake Wynn.

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The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety gave approval Thursday, April 21, to a proposal from Randall Miller & Associates for engineering design services on the Wedcor Avenue construction project. The board also authorized Mayor Scott Long to sign the contract from Randall Miller when it is prepared. Work is expected to cost $33,525. The work is twofold. The Indiana Department of Transportation is planning to resurface State Road 15, and plans to add a stop light at SR 15 and Wedcor Avenue, Long said. In addition, the roadway is being improved in preparation for the new Hampton Inn, which will be located just north of the intersection with Ind. 15. “With the new hotel

being built, and INDOT repaving Ind. 15 and installing signalization at Wedcor Avenue, we determined we need to reconstruct Wedcor west of 15 to include turn lanes that will be signaled,” the mayor said. “That means we’re going to have to take the median out and restructure that entire road. “It’s currently concrete. The intent is to remove the concrete and put in an asphalt road to match the existing road west of here.” Randall Miller & Associates also are doing the site development for the Hampton Inn. “So it made a lot of sense to have them continue that,” Long said. The work on Wedcor Avenue will run from State Road 15 approximately 1,100 feet west. In addition to replacing the concrete with asphalt, work also will include new curbs, gutters and storm sewers.

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Fair Board hand. “I’m amazed, I’m simply amazed,” Bonnie Ingraham said. “I had no idea what the building was going to look like. You know, you’re in here for so many events during my life here with Bruce, then you come in here and it’s a quaint, inviting, lit building. “I can picture now your Kiwanis pan-

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Downtown work watching as Dave Vandermark maneuvered equipment in front of the Plummer building, tearing down the existing façade. “This is the first step for the Plummer building, tearing off this façade.” The firm began working on renovating the Bradley Building in 2017. “We’ve done a lot of work inside, clearing out,” Alspaugh said. “Those are all new

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windows. We have a new roof. We have a couple interested parties in condominium space. It’s pretty quiet in there right now.” Condos also are planned for the Plummer building. “We’ve got an interested party,” she said. “We’re going to start construction on the condominium to the east probably in another month or so.” Retail space will be available in all the buildings.

She said she was honored to make the trip back to Wabash from their home in Tennessee, where they were living when Ingraham passed away in 2013. The fundraiser was to help the Fair Board raise funds for a matching grant provided by Beacon Credit Union, from

where Bruce Ingraham retired as president after 32 years. The grant is what allowed the board to pay for the remodeling. Among those at the breakfast was Wayne Sparling. Sparling, through his business, Kitchens Plus, is helping provide the (continued on page 5)

...continued from Page 1 Condo space also is planned for 35 W. Canal St., which currently has a blue tarp covering the front of the building. “All this front façade,” Alspaugh said of the Plummer building. “I’m not sure what the brick will look like. We’ll probably have to replace all the brick. There also will be new windows.” Vandermark said he hopes to make major progress by the

end of the summer. “We started 35 last year,” he said. “We just came to the realization that what we do from here to there, we need to keep the same motif going. “One end or the other, we’re going to start and come the other direction. It might be we start down there because we’ve already started down there.”

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Edward Jones ranked on Fortune list By The Paper staff Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks No. 7 on the 2019 Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work For” list, according to global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine. This year marks the firm’s 20th year on the list. The list is based on survey feedback representing more than 4.3 million employees, with respondents ratHearing moderator Ricky Clark (left) listens as local businessman Greg Moore talks about the plans for U.S. 24 and County Road 300 E. Photo by Joseph Slacian

U.S. 24 plans project engineer, explained the various options considered for the intersection. Bland said options ranged from doing nothing at the intersection to installing a round-about at the site. The round-about, he said, could cost between $2 million and $3.5 million. A stoplight, which was another option, could cost as much as $900,000. However, Bland said, a stoplight would catch many motorists by surprise because there is no other stoplight between State Road 13 in Wabash and SR 9 in Huntington County. Changes are needed, Bland reasoned, to help improve safety at the intersection. Over the last five years, there have been 15 accidents at the site, including four injuries. A fatal accident took place at the site in 2009. During the public comment portion of the meeting, all who spoke were against the plan. Lagro Utility Superintendent Scott Siders asked if INDOT officials considered how much time the change would take firefighters to reach a fire on the north side of U.S.

24. Hearing moderator Ricky Clark said that concerns from public safety officials would be taken into consideration before a decision was reached. Another firefighter, Bruce Eltzroth, agreed with Siders that the change will take longer to get to the north side of the road. He said he believes that most of the accidents at the intersection took place because of impaired drivers. Greg Moore, who owns a business just south of the intersection, said he believes much of the problem exists because drivers don’t pay attention. He suggested other alternatives, such as lowering the speed limits at the intersection, might be effective. He also wondered what would happen to his business during construction of the uturn. Hearing moderator Ricky Clark said that also would be taken into consideration. “It’s certainly not our intention to come in and build a project and intentionally inconvenience businesses, visitors, residents, whatever the

...continued from Page 1 case may be,” he said. Max Highley, a longtime school bus driver, also expressed concern about what effect the change would have on school buses trying to cross the intersection. “The road is poorly designed,” he said. “No one listend to that. I don’t think anyone will listen to this, proposal, seeing that it’s a safety thing. “My thing is to the designers, the engineers, all the people involved; how many of you would like to put your children or your grandchildren on my bus and drive along with me. It’s the most dangerous option you can come up with. If you want to take your children or grandchildren, bring them, I’ll take them for a ride. But it’s not going to be a safe one.” After the meeting, Clark told The Paper of Wabash County that INDOT will take public comments for two weeks. A transcript of the meeting and the comments will be created. “Then we’re going to sit down as a team, evaluate and consider all public comments before reaching a decision,” he said. “That decision could

be what are the community’s feelings about this proposal, but we’re going to reexamine the other proposals that we outlined this evening. “Then we’re also going to talk with public officials, emergency services and other key stakeholders who were in the room. Then we’ll reach consensus after that. “It’s probably going to be at least a couple of months. It’s not going to happen right away.” Once the decision is made, another public hearing is planned, particularly if the decision is to proceed with the U-turn proposal. “There’s going to be a great deal of educatin that will need to take place,” Clark said, “just to educate the public on the how to navigate through the intersection.”

ing their workplace culture on 60-plus elements of the workplace. These include trust in managers, compensation, fairness, camaraderie and workplace traits linked to innovation. The ranking accounted for the experiences of all employees including women, people of color, LGBT individuals, older team members and disabled employees. “At Edward Jones, we believe there are two relationships that form the foundation

Fair board kitchen in the new facility. But his interest in the building goes back further than that. As a youth, he helped construct the building. “I think it was in 1952,” he said of when he helped build the building. “I graduated in 1951, and it was in 1952 that I helped work on it. My Dad and I, my Dad was a carpenter, donated a week or so to the board. Almost everything was donated for the building.” Sparling recalled working on the building’s rafters. “They were all native wood,” he said. “I remember how hard they were.” He said he doesn’t

of our firm and how we work - the relationships we have with our clients and the relationships we have with one another,” said Edward Jones Managing Partner Penny Pennington. The Wabash County financial advisors are: Steve Weir, Wayne Denger and Amy Sullivan, all in Wabash, and Sandra Atkinson, North Manchester. Edward Jones, is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in St. Louis.

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think it took long to construct the building. “It was all cement block, so it didn’t take that long,” Sparling said, noting that the building’s transformation was remarkable. “If you stop and think about it, at that age, it really wasn’t that bad,” he continued. “It was in bad shape, but that’s a long time.” Fair Board President Scott Summers said there is still some work that

needs to be done. “We’ll still have the kitchen to finish off,” he said. “We still have a little work in the bathrooms, as far as stall dividers to get painted off and get placed. “We also have the second furnace that’s in place, but it’s not hooked up yet. Once we get that finished we also have the air conditioning units that go in each one.” The board hopes to have work finished by May 1.

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WCS board hears about building plans By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Members of the Wabash City Schools school board heard presentations from EMCOR and Barton Coe Vilamaa on potential projects the schools may undergo in the future at the Monday, March 18 meeting in the Wabash High School library. With the aging of some HVAC equipment and the increase in student enrollment, Superintendent Jason Callahan said it’s become necessary to look at replacing equipment and possibly expanding the buildings in the school corporation. Kevin Livingston from EMCOR presented first, and said that the boilers in the high school, which will eventually need to be replaced, would cost $1.5 million to replace. Those may need to be replaced within three to five years. The boilers provide

the heating needs for both the high school and middle school. Livingston also said the central chiller in the middle school is 27 years old, and has surpassed its life expectancy. It could cost between $275,000 and $750,000 to replace. O.J. Neighbours Elementary also have boilers from 1964, and were saved during renovations to the school during the 1990s. Those are expected to be needed to be replaced in the coming years. Livingston said several pieces of equipment may be needed to be replaced soon at O.J.Neighbours. At L.H. Carpenter Center, the boiler unit is from 1964. Livingston recommended that if a renovation project be undertaken at L.H. Carpenter, that a new boiler and backup unit be installed. Livingston said air handling units and a chiller at L.H. Carpenter may also be in need of replace-

ment soon. “We talked about potential projects, and we’re trying to prioritize,” Callahan said. “The key thing with HVAC is whatever we don’t do now … at some point it has to be done. … We always joke around that these aren’t sexy projects, but as soon as the heat goes out or the air conditioning goes out, people might care a little bit more.” Dana Wanaemacher from Barton Coe Vilamaa presented two options for facility expansions at the schools’ buildings. Wanaemacher said that one of the identified issues revealed in the Studies for Advancement was overcrowding at O.J. Neighbours. As the corporation started looking at solutions, an idea that arised was creating a kindergarten and prekindergarten facility at L.H. Carpenter. The would include an expansion of the facilities at L.H. Carpenter. (continued on page 7)

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The 2019 Wabash High School Kathy Swan Award winners, as announced at the March 18 school board meeting, include Jacob Thompson, Bryson Zapata, Dani Lee, and Chassity Honeycutt. Also a winner, but not pictured, is Aaron Nickerson. Photo by Josh Sigler

WCS announces Swan Award winners By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City Schools handed out the high school version of its Kathy Swan Awards at the Monday, March 18 school board meeting, held at Wabash High School. Every year, the school corporation recognizes students at every grade level with the award. Superintendent Jason Callahan described Swan as someone who cared tremendously about students, especially hard-working students who don’t always get the recognition. Swan was lost years ago in a plane crash. The students who receive these awards don’t apply for the award. Yet, they are chosen by members of the faculty. “Students who are studying really hard know that they may end up being the valedictorian,” Principal Kyle Wieland said. “People who practice really hard want to win a sectional. They know what this goal is in mind. This is com-

pletely different than that. This is something that students don’t even know they are kind of competing for.” Teacher Lori Overmeyer presented to Jacob Thompson, the freshman recipient of the award. “To understand how important this is, I would like to share with you that Kathy Swan was a doer,” Overmeyer said. “She saw a need and went after it. … When we recognize these students for this award, we see in you that kind of spirit.” Overmeyer said she had already rehearsed a little bit about what she might say about Thompson to her freshman class in preparation for the presentation. “Jacob is an awesome student to have in class because he seems to want to be here,” Overmeyer said. “He comes to class ready to learn, ready to participate and ready to give his all. During discussions, he’s thoughtful and brings up points I haven’t considered. He just enlightens all of us. … I feel very

blessed to have Jacob in class. He embodies Kathy’s belief that students should take control of their learning and responsibility for themselves.” Overmeyer also presented the Swan Award to the junior winner, Dani Lee. “During Dani’s high school career, we have shared a lot,” Overmeyer explained. “Things at school and privately aren’t always easy for her. Dani has learned to persevere. Dani’s growth since her freshman year is amazing. As a freshman she waited until she was overwhelmed and paralyzed to seek help. Helping her then was more like talking her off the ledge. There was improvement last year, but this year she has come into her own. She has learned to rely on her resources and to face her concerns head on. … I have seen her heart open in relationships. She has shown great maturity in handling situations completely out of her control. “Kathy Swan appreciated people who understood their limi-

tations, sought help, and kept rolling. That’s why Dani deserves this award.” Wieland presented to the sophomore award winner, Bryson Zapata. “I didn’t know Bryson very well, I saw him through the hallways and watched him at athletic events,” Wieland said. “Last year, I had the opportunity to teach his math class for about five weeks. I will tell you during that time I became just incredibly impressed by the type of individual he is. Yes, he’s quiet. He is kind of shy, but he is starting to grow out of that. “He has a great heart. One of the things I appreciate about Bryson is he’s so welcoming to everybody. We have new students who show up, and he is more than welcoming to have them come and sit at his table at lunch, and work with in partnership roles in class and things like that. … I can’t say enough great things about him and the progress he’s made.” And, Dawn Saunders presented one of the senior awards to Chassity Honeycutt. Aaron Nickerson was also an award recipient, but was unable to attend the meeting, and will be honored at a later date. “I did have the privilege of having Mrs. Swan as a teacher in school, so I know how incredible she was,” Saunders said. “I can tell you there wasn’t a day that she didn’t meet us or greet us at the door with the biggest smile. That encouraged us and made us want to do our best for her. “I came to school this morning and (a (continued on page 7)

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SPARK Clubs plan spring break program By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash County 4-H SPARK Clubs have activities planned for members and nonmembers alike during the week of spring break. There will be two tracts to the event, one for youth in third to seventh grades, and the other for those in eighth to 12th grades, according to Angela Christopher, Wabash County Extension Educator – 4-H Youth Development. The tract for the younger youth will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 1-5 at the Wabash County Heartland REMC community room. The cost is $15 per day or $50 for the week. The fee, Christopher said, will cover the cost of materials for the program. “If they’re not a current 4-H member – because the purpose of SPARK Clubs is to spark an interest in 4H with people who are not previously involved – so if they’re not already a 4-H member it comes with a 4-H membership,” Christopher

said. “If they want to participate in 4-H camp, or roundup, or complete a project and come to the fair, or go to club meetings, it comes with anything a regular 4H membership would come with.” Activities include: “Barn to be Wild,” Monday, April 1. Students will learn about stem animal science through hands-on activities. “Been There, Crafted That,” Tuesday, April 2. Youth will create new crafts and develop creative ideas. “A Moment of Science,” Wednesday, April 3. Students will spend a day with teens as teachers performing hands-on science experiments. “Get into the Green Scene,” Thursday, April 4. Youth will get hands-on lessons on unique ways to reuse and upcycle products and materials. “Let’s Taco ‘bout Health,” Friday, April 5. Youth will experience activities about helping others and living a better and happy life. Those attending the week’s activities should plan to bring a sack lunch each day

Swan Awards note from Honeycutt was written that read) I love you Dawn, Chassity. This is the prime example of Mrs. Swan right here. This is the type of person Chassity is on a daily basis. Things haven’t always been easy, at school, at home, with sports, outside – anything,

but she always found a way to make it work. She goes over and beyond to help her family wherever she can. She’s made it a goal from day one to graduate high school and be one of the first people (from her family) to ever go to college. I think we’re going to do it. … It’s

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That idea was combined with a pair of ideas to expand the space between the high school and middle school to connect those two facilities. One plan would cost over $20 million, but a scaled back plan that Wanaemacher presented would cost $11.3 million, and included expanded office and library facilities. The board just observed the presentations and nothing was set in stone.

“There were a lot of big ideas in the presentation,” Callahan said. “Especially the high school-middle school project. You have multiple entities that would be running out of there. … Our mission is to build a legacy of opportunity for all. We want to be a pre-K to career – we want to be able to deliver everything for this community when it comes to education. We’re looking for partners.”

except Friday, when an omelet breakfast and taco bar lunch are planned. “Each day is a different topic,” Christopher said. “Everything is hands on, interactive. They’re not just sitting around and listening to people talk to them. They’re up and moving.” The tract for the older youth, career exploration field trips, will take place on April 1-2 and April 5. The cost is $15 per day. On Monday, April 1, the youth will explore county governments and law. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Purdue Extension Office. Youth will start the morning with the Wabash County Commissioners, Christopher said. “They’re going to talk to them before the meeting,” she said. “What the commissioners do and why they are there.” The youth also will tour the various offices at the Wabash County Courthouse. “Why do I go to the clerk’s office? Why do I go to the treasurer’s office?” she continued. “A lot of youth

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Youngsters conduct an experiment during the 2018 SPARKS Club program over spring break. Photo provided have no idea why they would ever go to those offices.” In the afternoon, participants will learn about law and do some forensic science experiments, Christopher said. Tuesday, April 3, youth will explore careers in the ag industry. The event will start at the Heartland REMC building and will last from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will visit POET Biorefining and Automated Egg Producers and Midwest Poultry, Christopher said, as well as a Weaver Robotic Dairy near the Denver area. On Friday, April 5, the youth with explore science in Lafayette. The program runs from 8 a.m.

...continued from Page 6 something she’s very proud of to be able to show her younger brothers and sisters and cousins that change can happen, you just have to be willing to put forth the effort. Mrs. Swan would’ve been very proud of her for this.”

Wabash High School student Rebekah Freeman was also honored for her sixth-place performance at the state speech competition. The board also Approved 19 coaches for the 2019 spring sports season.

to 5 p.m. and will initially meet at the Heartland REMC. At Purdue, the group will visit the Purdue Dairy, the Purdue Aquaculture Lab and the Purdue Butcher Block. The day will wrap up with a behind-thescenes tour at the Columbian Park Zoo. Students should plan to bring lunch on April 1 and money to purchase lunch on the other two days. There will be minimum and maximum numbers for the field trips. It slightly varies for the different trips, depending on what the site is capable of h a n d l i n g , Christopher said. “So, I would suggest registering early to guarantee themselves a spot,” she said.

Those interested in registering should contact the Extension Office, 260-563-0661, Ext. 1408. Enrollment also is available on the 4-H website, in.4Honline.com. If one is not a member, enroll as a member and sign up for the Spark Club and the Spark projects. Participants should register by March 27 if at all possible. This is the second year that the SPARK Clubs had a spring break activity program. An average of about 11 youth attended last year, with 21 youth being the largest number one day, Christopher said, adding that about 15 new 4-H members were registered through the program.

By The Paper staff Voting in the next round of Beacon Credit Union’s program Project Spotlight is scheduled to begin Aug. 1. Project Spotlight is a program created by Beacon Credit Union with the hope that individuals and organizations will be inspired to reach out and serve those living and working around them. The campaign takes place in all 13 of the communities that Beacon has a full-service branch located. Community members (not just Beacon members) are invited to nominate worthwhile charitable organizations, community projects, and local non-for-profits that they believe deserve financial support starting March 19 until June 30. Nominations can be submitted www.beaconcu.org, or at a local branch. Beginning August 1, 2019 the public can start voting for their favorite cause either online or in their local Beacon Credit Union branch. Voters are allowed to vote once per day per community.

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MHS student wins Innovate WithIn regional competition City and Wabash City School officials look on as Gordmans representatives cut the ribbon at the new Wabash store in the Wabash Crossing shopping center. Photo provided

Gordmans opens in Wabash By The Paper staff

Home décor retailer Gordmans, a division of Stage Stores, opened Thursday, March 21, in Wabash. Gordmans will be located at 1443 N. Cass Street, and its store hours will be 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The new Wabash store is part of an exciting Gordmans Grand Opening Tour Celebration, which includes 38 brand new Gordmans stores

opening this March across the country. In addition, the 67 current Gordmans stores are joining in to celebrate the grand openings. Company officials joined officials from the City of Wabash and Grow Wabash County during a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Scott Long and Grow Wabash County CEO welcomed Gormans to Wabash. During the ceremony, Gordmans’ donated $1,000 to Wabash High School’s inclusive track team..

Wabash High School principal Kyle Wieland accepts a check from Gordmans.

Program helps pregnant women quit smoking By The Paper staff

NOTICE OF ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATIONS Notice is hereby given pursuant to IC 3-11-8-3.2 that the Board of Commissioners of Wabash County, Indiana has designated the following locations for the election to be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. These voting locations are handicap accessible. A registered Wabash County voter may vote at ANY of these locations on Election Day.

• First United Methodist Church 110 N Cass St., Wabash, IN • Wellbrooke of Wabash 20 N John Kissinger Dr., Wabash, IN • Zion Lutheran Church - 173 Hale Dr., Wabash, IN • Liberty Township Fire Department 12 S Wabash Ave., LaFontaine, IN • North Manchester Public Safety Bldg (Police/Fire Dept) - 709 W Main St., North Manchester, IN • North Manchester Public LIbrary 405 N Market St., North Manchester, IN So designated by the Board of Commissioners of Wabash County this 18th day of March, 2019.

Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death and disease. In Wabash County, 26.3 percent of pregnant women use tobacco compared to the Indiana state average of 13.5 percent, according to Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition director. It is well known that smoking during pregnancy isn’t healthy for the mother or baby. However, nearly 45 percent of women continue to smoke despite the risks. Why? Likely, because quitting can be very difficult for those that participate in the habit daily. The Baby and Me Tobacco Free Program offered by the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition with support from Parkview Wabash Hospital and March of Dimes, serves pregnant women who wish to quit smoking and stay quit during and after pregnancy. Gray and Program Coordinator Barb

Lochner currently facilitate the program in Wabash, Miami, and Huntington counties. Lochner reports she’s received 50 referrals from Wabash County alone since beginning in December of 2017. There have been six admissions into the program to date. Although the program is still in its beginning stages, Lochner said she is encouraged by the positive response and collaboration with referral sources in Wabash County and hopes within the coming months more participants will choose to enroll. Current referral sources in the county for Baby and Me Tobacco Free include Wabash Parkview Hospital, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and the Life Center. Any pregnant women currently smoking or any pregnant women who stopped smoking up to three months prior to getting pregnant are eligible to enroll. Call Lochner at 260274-2920.

Wabash County students finished first and second in Indiana’s Innovate WithIN regional pitch contest on March 12. Seven of the 10 groups competing in the regional competition were from Wabash County, according to Grow Wabash County officials. The statewide competition, similar to the ABC series “Shark Tank,” is hosted by the Indiana E c o n o m i c Development Corp (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education, and Ball State University. Innovate WithIN gives high school students the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in award money and participate in educational opportunities. Groups of 1-3 individuals submitted video pitches for the first round. This year’s competition attracted 158 online submissions from 422 students, according to the IEDC. First place winner was Lillian Herrmann, from Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School. Herrmann is the founder/owner of Millie & Mabel, a jewelry company that aspires to empower young women to strive to be the best versions of themselves. She buys hypoallergenic materials from wholesalers then hand-crafts jewelry pieces and other items like hair ties that sell for $3 to $15. Herrmann won a $1,000 cash prize and automatically advanced to the state competition to be held on April 4 in Indianapolis. Second place winners from Wabash High School were Kallen Kelsheimer and James Booth with their business, Student Services. Student Services employs high school students with a vision to help individuals in Wabash County with tasks they don’t have time for or aren’t able to do. Whether it be

Manchester High School’s Lillian Hermann shows off the award she received at the Innovate WithIN contest. Photo provided yardwork, shoveling snow or offering moving services they seek to meet these needs while building relationships within our community. This team has a chance to advancement to the state competition as part of a wildcard voting contest. All second-place teams from throughout the nine regions will compete for the most votes to advance to the state competition. Online voting ended March 24. Other Wabash County teams that advanced to regionals included: Jennifer Robles, Selene Hernandez and Brenda DiazDeleon from Manchester JuniorSenior High advanced with the business idea called S.O.L. Stones. S.O.L. Stones is techbased jewelry aimed to prevent human trafficking and kidnapping. Benjamin Hewitt, Caleb Callahan and Trenton Daughtry

from Wabash High School are developing an app called Diner Destination with the goal of making the decision of where to go out to dine easier. Olivia Lindsay, Evelynn Gray and Lucia Peña of Wabash High School created Shop Fresh, a handc r a f t e d Eco.Fresh.Filter that helps eliminate produce food waste and strives to encourage healthy eating. Naomi Justice with Heartland Career Center pitched her bakery, Na’s Bakes. She currently operates Na’s Bakes as a traditional bakery that specializes in allergy-free food products, including cakes, cupcakes and cookies. Payton Deeter and Mason Yentes of Southwood High School pitched their business idea of creating Toothfairy Travels, a kit and innovative app combo that makes the job of the “Tooth Fairy” easier with automatic reminders and educational game rewards for children.

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VIEWPOINT Examining teacher pay By State Sen. Andy Zay Since the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 387, which I authored in 2018, school districts have had greater flexibility in setting teacher pay based on the academic needs of each district’s students. This legislation gives superintendents and school boards the tools necessary to make teacher salary increases a unique, local decision. Throughout the state, 41 districts, including Indianapolis Public Schools and Goshen Community Schools, recognized this opportunity as a way to increase teacher pay over the past year by reducing the pay gap between newer teachers, whose salaries are often much lower, and long-standing teachers, who often receive a much higher salary due to their years of service. Goshen, for instance, provided base salary increases of $1,200 for teachers with one to seven years of experience, which was double the increase that teachers with more than 13 years of experience received. This difference in total salary increases for each group reflects the use of the “reduce the gap” provisions set in SEA 387. Since new teachers are most vulnerable to leaving the profession, schools need the flexibility to incentivize them to stay in the pro-

fession they love, which this bill provided. In addition to these differentiated salary increases, SEA 387 allows schools to give supplemental education. This also gives local schools more flexibility in determining teacher pay. According to the Indiana Education Employment Relations Board, (IEERB) the neutral government agency tasked with resolving collective bargaining disputes between schools and bargaining units, collective bargaining agreements came in slower than usual this year. The agency believes this was, in part, due to many parties taking advantage of this new local flexibility. In fact, over one-third of the units that bargained this year utilized SEA 387 in their new agreements. Additionally, the IEERB expects that number to increase next year when more agreements are open for bargaining. I am happy to see local school districts are taking the time to seriously discuss increasing teacher pay thanks to the provisions in this bill. At the end of the day, teacher pay is a local issue, and this bill gives local districts and bargaining units more tools in the toolbox to increase teacher salaries based on their unique needs.

Meanest mom in the world Dear Editor: I had the meanest mother in the world. While other kids had candy for breakfast, I had to eat cereal, eggs and toast. While other kids had cakes and candy for lunch, I had a sandwich. As you can guess, my dinner was different from other kids’ dinners, too. My mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You’d think we were on a chain gang or something. She had to know who our friends were and what we were doing. I am ashamed to admit it, but she actually had the nerve to break the child labor law. She made us

work. We had to wash dishes, make the beds and learn how to cook, work the fields and yard. That woman must have stayed awake nights thinking up things for us kids to do. And she always insisted that we tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. By the time we were teenagers, our life became even more unbearable. None of this tooting the car horn for us to come running. She embarrassed us no end by insisting that the boys come to the door to get us. I forgot to mention that most of my friends were allowed to date at the mature age of 12 and 13, but

our old fashioned mother refused to let us date until we were 15. She really raised a bunch of squares. None of us were ever arrested for shoplifting or busted for dope. And who do we have to thank for this? You’re right, our mean mother. I am trying to raise my children to stand a little straighter and taller and I am secretly tickled to pieces when my children call me mean. I thank God for giving me the meanest mother in the world. Our country doesn’t need a good five-cent cigar. It needs more mean mothers like mine. – Sharon Thomas

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Park board OKs event requests By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Board of Parks and Recreation approved special event applications for five events throughout the year when it met in special session on Thursday, March 21. Special event applications, all for activities at Paradise Spring Historical Park, were approved for: Wabash County E x t e n s i o n Homemakers Cancer Walk, 10 a.m. – noon May 4. In Loving Memory Car Show, 3-8 p.m. July 13. Wabash Garden Fest, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aug. 17. Wabash Founders Day Festival, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sept. 21 Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off, noon-5 p.m. Oct. 19. Organizers for each event must provide proof of liability insurance no later than 14 days prior to their respective event. In addition, the location of any tents larger than 10-feet by 10-feet must be approved by Park Superintendent Adam Hall. Two of the events – Founders Day Festival and Chili Cook-off – also must obtain an Indiana Amusement and Entertainment Permit from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. At all the events,

Church to host guest speaker NORTH MANCHESTER — Micah Clark, executive director of the American Family Association, will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 31, at Victory Christian Fellowship, North Manchester. Clark has served as a legislative assistant for Citizens Concerned for the Constitution, as the Indiana Family Institute’s Director of Public Policy and also as it’s Executive Director. He is the only person to have served with three of Indiana’s pro-family organizations.

campfires must be in above ground containers and propane gas tanks must be secured from falling over. The board also approved a request from the Founders Day committee to allow the sale of beer during the event. A truck from Chapman’s Brewing will be on hand to sell beer, committee member Maria Smyth told the board. Hall said he and Smyth have already discussed the truck’s location, which will be south of the Norfolk Southern railroad track. The area also will be roped off so under-age youth cannot have access to the site. Events planned for the festival will take place at sites not near the beer truck, Hall added. Chapman’s will provide proof of liquor liability insurance, as well as proof of indemnity for the City of Wabash, Smyth told the board. The board also expects a similar request from Chili Cook-off officials closer to the event. In another matter, the board gave a committee from the Wabash Fastpitch League to begin upgrades to the Wabash City Park softball diamond. Improvements to the dugout, nearby wall, surface, netting and drainage are planned. Volunteers will perform the work.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-1812-EU-89 Notice is hereby given that Penelope E. Galley was on December 20, 2018, appointed personal representative of the estate of ROBERT S. GALLEY, Deceased, who died on October 24, 2018. All persons having claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana this December 20, 2018. Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate

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) IN THE WABASH COUNTY COURT ) SS: ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-1903-MI-199 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF ) MINOR: ) Todd Alan Ihnen-Goff ) Name of Minor ) ) Laura Alexandria Ihnen ) Petitioner ) ORDER SETTING HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Laura Alexandria Ihnen, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Todd Alan IhnenGoff to Todd Alan Ihnen. The petition is scheduled for hearing in this Court on May 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm, which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Wabash Circuit Court, 49 W. Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Dated: March 18, 2018 Lori J. Draper Judicial Officer

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) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO.: 85C01-1902-EU-000012 IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ) ESTATE OF RICHARD J. PROEBSTLE, ) DECEASED. )

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA. In the matter of the Estate of Richard J. Proebstle, deceased. Cause Number: 85C01-1902-EU-000012 Notice is hereby given that on February 22, 2019, Michael J. Proebstle was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard J. Proebstle, who died on May 17, 2012. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, on March 7th, 2019. Lisa M. Adler, Attorney #24775-53 HARRISON & MOBERLY, LLP 10 W. Market St., Ste. 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Tele: (317) 639-4511 Fax: (317) 574-6046

Attorney for Michael J. Proebstle, Personal Representative of the Estate of Richard J. Proebstle, deceased.

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Gladys Favorite, 93 Worked as R.N. June 29, 1925 – March 17, 2019 Gladys Lucille Favorite, 93, of rural Wabash, died at 4:03 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born June 29, 1925 in Elyria, Ohio to Rev. Walter and Maude (Hammer) Jeffries. Gladys married Carl E. Favorite in Indianapolis, Indiana on Aug. 5, 1951. She was a registered nurse at the Fort Harrison V.A. Hospital in Indianapolis, the Marion VA Hospital, and also worked at the Wabash County Hospital several years. She attended Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Carl E. Favorite of Wabash; two children, Brenda (Ronald) Willour of Indianapolis, and Gary (Patsy) Favorite of Wabash; five grandchildren, Wendy (Wesley) Hoff and Lisa (Jon) Whitesel, both of Indianapolis, Jeffrey Willour of Carmel, Dawn (Chris) Miller of Terre Haute, and Glen Etue of Wabash; 12 great-grandchildren, Caleb, Lucy, Carly, and Anna Hoff, Dylan, Oliver, and Michael Whitesel, all of Indianapolis, Ethan Willour of Carmel, Kajun and Rylan Miller, Nicholas and Landon Etue, all of Terre Haute. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons Steven and Randy Favorite, two brothers, the Rev. Walter Jeffries and Francis Jeffries, and two sisters, Naomi Myers and Beatrice Zehrung. Services were Friday, March 22, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Solomon David and Ken Goble officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is the charity of the donor’s choice. The memorial guest book for Gladys may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Ralph Hill, 71 GenCorp retiree Oct. 3, 1947 – March 21, 2019

Ralph S. Hill, 71, of Wabash, died at 11:45 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Oct. 3, 1947, in Danella, Ky., to Shade and Garnet (Howard) Hill. Ralph married Carolyn Shepard in Wise, Va., on July 5, 1978. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash, where he worked as a security guard, and also retired from United Technologies in Wabash, after 20 years. He was affiliated with the Christian Heritage Church. Ralph enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and his family. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hill of Wabash; five children, Joyce (Brian) Hicks of London, Ky., Cindy (Glenn) Miller and John (Valorie) Hill, both of Wabash, James (Stacy) Hill of Macy, and Rebecca (James) Albro of Waterloo, Iowa; two step-children, Angela Hall of Wabash, and Timothy (Carla) Reiken; 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Dale (Janet) Hill, Randy (Brenda) Hill, Johnny (Jean) Hill, Debra (Paul) Spears, Dedra (Michael) Williamson, Eleanor “Snook” (Gary) Crum, and Phyllis (Harry) Morgaridge, and special nephew, Brent A. Hill, all of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tammy Blackburn, step son, Rusty Reiken, and his sister, Glenda “Moe” Daniels. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Wellbrooke of Wabash. The memorial guest book for Ralph may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Jerry Karriger, 77 U.S. Army veteran March 12, 1942 – March 18, 2019 Jerry Lee Karriger, 77, N o r t h M a n c h e s t e r, died March 18, 2019. He was born on March 12, 1942. A graveside service planned at later date at Friendship Township Cemetery, Harbor Springs, Michigan. Arrangements by McKee Mortuary.

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Ruth Stone, 97 Eastern Star member Nov. 14, 1921 – March 17, 2019

Ruth Ellen Stone, 97, formerly of Lagro, died at 8:20 p.m., March 17, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born Nov. 14, 1921, in Wabash County, to Thomas Henry and Laura (Troxel) Stone. Ruth Ellen was a 1939 graduate of Lagro High School. She worked at National Rock Wool for six years, and retired in 1989 from Celotex, after 37 years. She was a lifelong member of the Lagro United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women. Ruth Ellen was a past worthy matron and longtime member of the Lagro and Wabash chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Wabash Woman’s Clubhouse. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing board games, and euchre. She loved to travel, and visited Europe, Asia, the Holy Lands, and traveled all over the United States. Ruth Ellen lived at Peabody Retirement Community since 2008, coming from Lagro, where she had lived over 60 years. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Tom (Melissa) Rice, Barbara (Dennis) Biehl, Steve (Carolyn) Rice, Jane (Tim) Houlihan, Laurie (Randy) Shafer, Don (Linda) Klinger, Carolyn Mattson, Dave (Lucy) Klinger, Dean (Carol) Klinger, Joanne (David) Brude, Karen Wasson, Beverly (Chuck) Malooley, Karl (Elaine) Stone, Kathryn (Charlie) McCarty, Jon (Sandy) Stone, Edith Stone, and Jill (Richard) Spenner, 42 great-, 61 great-great-, and a great-great-great- nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Howard, Glen, and Donald Stone, two sisters, Lois Klinger and Emma Lou Rice, her longtime friend Rex Bush, and two nieces, Susan Rice and Linda Wake. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Lagro United Methodist Church, 1100 Main St., Lagro, with the Rev. Rick Borgman officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Lagro. Visitation was Tuesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and Wednesday before the service. There was an Eastern Star service Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Preferred memorials are Riley Hospital for Children or the Charity of the Donor’s choice. The memorial guest book for Ruth Ellen may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Stella Zech, 87 Enjoyed Duke basketball Jan. 30, 1932 – March 19, 2018

Stella Marie Zech, 87, of rural Marion, died at 11:45 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1932 in Detroit, Mich., to Gerald and Stella (Wysocki) O’Halloran. Stella married Roman J. Zech in Detroit, Mich., on Aug. 23, 1952; he died Dec. 19, 2017. She was a member of the St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, both in Wabash, and the American Legion Auxiliary in Van Buren. Stella was a volunteer for Helping Hands and the Life Center, both in Wabash, and St. Paul’s Catholic School in Marion. She enjoyed crocheting, bowling, playing bridge, traveling, and shopping. She also enjoyed watching sports on television, particularly Duke basketball, and going to Neil Diamond concerts. She especially loved her grandkids and great-grandkids. She is survived by six children, Dennis (Carol) Zech of Fort Wayne, Lori (Randy) Miller of Marion, Bernadette Kincaid of Conyers, Ga., Kathleen (Ted) Kramer of Shelbyville, John (Adriane Singleton) Zech of Marion, and Theresa Carroll of LaFontaine; 12 grandchildren, Chad Zech of McCordsville, Holly (Jeff) Kiel of Fishers, Jason (Ann) Miller of Marion, Amy (Aron) Weller of Laporte, Angela (Jake) Morrow of Monterey, Calif., Daniel Kincaid of Whitsett, N.C., David Kincaid of Athens, Ga., Jenna (Zach) Kramer-Meyer of Shelbyville, Tyler (Alayna) Kramer of Manilla, Stephanie (Eric) Rogers of Lagro, Delaney (Josh Alexander) Zech of Marion, and Steven (Michelle Pautz) Zech of Springboro, Ohio; 22 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Gerald O’Halloran of Littleton, Colo., and Patrick (Nicky) O’Halloran of Livonia, Mich. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Mary McCready, and her son-in-law, Keith Kincaid. Funeral services were Saturday, March 23, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. There was a Rosary service at 7 p.m. Friday. Preferred memorial is St. Bernard Catholic School. The memorial guest book for Stella may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com. The family would like to express their thanks to her caregivers and the Hospice Family Life Care nurses, Nicki, Lisa, Shelly, Rose Marie, Carmen, Cathy, Sandy, Linda, Kristi and Donna.

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Aug. 25, 1923 – March 21, 2019

Aug. 7, 1923 – Feb. 27, 2019

Shethar “Duke” Davis, 95, of Wabash, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his home. He was born Aug. 25, 1923, in San Diego, Calif., to Louis P. and Edna (Shethar) Davis. He spent a good part of his boyhood growing up in Switzerland, where he learned to speak French fluently and to master skiing. Duke graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1945, and served in the Pacific during World War II as a lieutenant on the USS Yarnall, DD-541, and the USS Maddox, DD-731. He was aboard the fleet of ships that sailed into Tokyo Harbor in 1945 for the signing of the Japanese surrender. After the war, he became an electrical engineer for General Electric in Schenectady, N.Y., where he met and married Jane Barstow on Sept. 13, 1952. They moved to Wabash in 1963 from Birmingham, Mich. Jane passed away Jan. 4, 2001. Duke was the President of Wabash Instrument Corporation of Wabash for 53 years. Also known as WINSCO, they designed and manufactured science education equipment for physics and chemistry classrooms and labs throughout the United States and worldwide. Many WINSCO products are considered the gold standard for their respective categories. He was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church since 1963, a longtime member of the Wabash Rotary Club, the Elks Club, the YMCA, and a member of the former Wabash Country Club where he served on the board of directors for a number of years. He was an avid reader, and spent his life never tiring of learning. Duke led a lifestyle filled with fitness and activity. In his earlier years, he loved to play golf, tennis, racquetball and handball, as well as running. In his later years, he took up swimming and competed in the 2014 National Senior Games in Cleveland, winning silver and bronze medals in freestyle swimming. In 2015, he was inducted into the Naval Academy Athletic Hall of Fame for gymnastics, Class of 1945. Duke had a very loving family, and is survived by two daughters, Susan (Matt) Lambert of Boulder, Colorado, and Ellen (Rick) Porter of Wabash; four grandchildren, Garrett Porter of Marion, Indiana, Matthew Porter and Haley Porter, both of Wabash, and Thomas Lambert of Boulder; and his brother, Thomas (Camille) Davis. He was predeceased by two older brothers, George J. Davis and Louis P. Davis Jr. He was also predeceased by his son, Louis P. Davis III. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and their children. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Thursday, March 28, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana. Friends may call from 57pm Wednesday, March 27, and one hour prior to the service Thursday, at the same address. Preferred memorials are the Wabash Presbyterian Church, the Wabash Rotary Club or the Wabash County YMCA. The memorial guest book for Duke may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

North Manchester Citations March 9 Emiley J. Edwards, 19, Syracuse, cited for speed. March 10 Britt N. Lang, 44, Winona Lake, cited for speed. March 11 April M. Mossburg, 39, Huntington, cited for possession of marijuana. March 12 Troy A. Walker, Huntington, cited for false fictitious vehicle registration. Stevan Najeeb, 21, Warren Mich., cited for reckless driving. March 14 Phillip C. Penny, 34, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. Eric T. Throckmorton, 30, Martinsville, cited for driving while suspended. Charles W. Jackson, 40, Denver, cited for speed. Accidents March 11 At 2:17 p.m., a vehicle driving by Jerry F. Marting, 65, North Manchester, backed into a vehicle driven by Travis D. Shadden, 40, Urbana, in the 500 block of West Third Street. At 3:47 p.m., a parked vehicle owned by Jackson A. Johnstone, 20, Cincinnati, Ohio, was struck. March 13 At 5:41 p.m., vehicles driven by Mary R. Godsey, 44, Columbia City and Sarah C. Pegg, 16, North Manchester, collided at Thorn and Wabash Streets. At 9:13 p.m., a vehicle struck the dock and railing of a building in the 200 block of East Second Street, then left the scene March 15 At 7:49 a.m., Tina M. Brink, 49, Warsaw, struck a tree near County Road 1400 North and County Road 200 East. Arrests March 8 Joshua M.L. Allen, 33, North Manchester, arrested for reckless driving,

resisting law enforcement, battery on an officer, operating while intoxicated and driving while suspended. Allen was also cited for open container, improper display of vehicle registration and non or improper taillights. Fire March 9 6:26 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester, and Pleasant Township Fire Departments responded to an alarm in the 400 block of West Seventh Street. 7:48 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire Departments responded to an alarm in the 400 block of West Seventh Street. March 10 4:01 p.m., 1100 block of West Fourth Street to check carbon monoxide levels. March 11 1:43 p.m., East Wisteria Lane for medical assist. 5:33 p.m., 1200 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist. 7:53 p.m., 200 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. March 13 8:47 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist. 1:17 p. m . , 1200 block o f

Mrs. Alice Marie Dillard, 95, of Fulton, passed away at 9:04 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor of Wabash. On Aug. 7, 1923, Alice was born in South Bend to Kenneth M and Ruth V. Wright Ringle. She was raised by her step-father, Ralph Ault. She graduated from Fulton High School in 1941. In Argos on June 6, 1941, Alice married the love of her life, Bernard D. Dillard. They enjoyed 76 years of life’s adventures. He passed away on Nov. 23, 2017. In addition to her years spent in the Fulton area, Alice lived in the Plymouth Community for nearly 30 years. During this time she worked at Walgreen’s Drug Store. She and Bernard later moved to Wabash where they lived nearly three decades. Many will remember her friendly smile at the Wabash, K-Mart. Left to cherish Alice’s memory are her son, Edward Allen Dillard and wife Sharon of Wabash; a sister, Nancy Stiles of Mentone; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding Alice in death are her parents, husband, daughter Carol Ann Cobb, two sons, Kenneth Randell Dillard and Darrell Dee Dillard, four sisters, Katherine Jean, Mildred, Virginia K. and Ethel; two brothers, Arlon Ault and Calvin Ringle. A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Curt Jones will officiate. Friends may visit with the family two hours prior to the service. Interment will be in the Fulton Cemetery. Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Sherry Phipps, 75 Worked at Marion General Feb. 24, 1944 – March 22, 2019

Sherry Ann Phipps, 75, of LaFontaine, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born on Feb. 24, 1944, in Marion. She was the daughter of Delbert and Jacqueline (Caldwell) Nichols. She married Duane Phipps on Oct. 23, 1971. Sherry graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1962. She attended some classes at Ball State University and graduated from the Marion School of Practical Nursing. She worked in the OB and the Cardiac unit at Marion General Hospital for several years. Surviving relatives include her husband, Duane Phipps of LaFontaine; one son, Gail Phipps (Sarah) of LaFontaine; three sisters, Janenne Stuber of Chesterton; Rene Trabits (George) of Wasilla, Alaska; Deborah Rife (David) of Marion; three grandchildren, Markayla Phipps of Vincennes; Grainger and Jonah Phipps of LaFontaine; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Gail and Clara Nichols; Lester and Mary Caldwell; one sister, Emily Jane Nichols, one brother-in-law, Larry Stuber. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Grant County Community Foundation 4H Fund or Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Mount Olive United Methodist Church 2015 County Rd 300 W, Marion, IN. Burial will be at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at the Mount Olive United Methodist Church. Visit www.mccombandsons.com to sign the online guest book. North Wayne Street for medical assist. 4:56 p.m. 1100 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist 5:28 p.m. 1700 block of Frantz drive for medical assist. March 14 4:58 p.m., Maple Court for medical assist. 10:07 p.m., 200 block of North Market Street for medical assist. March 15 6:15 a.m., 500 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. 6:39 a.m., 400 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist. Marriage Licenses Raymond E. Lacey, 43, and Jessica L.

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Doris Francke Schipper, of rural Roann, passed at 1:37 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Oct. 14 to Carolyn (Erni) and Francis W. Francke in Jeffersonville. In October of 1975, she married Randal E. Schipper in Roann, Indiana. She attended and graduated from Charlestown High School, Hanover College, and Butler University. She also took classes from Indiana University, Ball State, Penn State, and Catherine Spalding. She taught school in Indianapolis and in Panama, and also was a school counselor at Maconaquah and North Miami. She had memberships which included Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Kappa Delta Pi Honorary, Balboa Yacht Club, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Historic Landmarks of Indiana, Indiana Farm Bureau, and the First Presbyterian Church of Charlestown. Survivors include her husband Randy; children, Amy (Phil) Weaver of Roann and Troy (Amber) Schipper of Roann; grandchildren Alaina, Jordan, Max, Alex, Ryan, and Jesse; twin brother David (Linda) Francke, Sellersburg, Ind.; sister Karen (Robert) Peterson, Spicewood, Texas; sisters-in-law Janet (Mike) Gonsalves, Columbus, Ind. and Jane (David) Haynes, Akron; and brother-in-law Paul (Diane) Schipper, Ave Maria, Florida. Following her wishes a private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the North Miami FFA or the Emmanuel Methodist Church. Share a Memory or send an Online Condolence at: www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.

Hanni Simpson, 84 Wabash Magnetics retiree Nov. 17, 1934 – March 22, 2019

Hanni Simpson, 84, of Wabash, died at 9 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2019, at her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1934 in Frechenhausen, Germany, to Walter Graf and Emma Theresa (Rehm) Graf-Desotell. Hanni married James F. Simpson in Wabash, on July 3, 1991; he died June 26, 2014. She worked at Wagners in Wabash from 1962-1991, and retired from Wabash Magnetics in 2002 after 7 1/2 years. She was a member of the Wabash Church of Christ. Hanni was a huge Elvis fan, and also enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her family. She is survived by four children, Debbie Theresa Goshert of Wabash, Mona Lisa (Rick) Lanier of Mobile, Ala., William E. Howard of Wabash, and Tim Howard of Peru; sister, Theresa Stahl and half-brother, Gordon Desotell, both of Michigan, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Cindy Lou Howard, one great granddaughter, and half brother Harold Desotell. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Larry Hall officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30 - 11 a.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Vernon Manor Children’s Home. The memorial guest book for Hanni may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

William A. Licari and Trisha A. Licari, trust deed. Zachery Simpson to Simpson Family, LLC, quitclaim deed. Brent W. Acree and Amy J. Acree to Samantha N. Stutzman, warranty deed. Shelvia J. Hetzler and William H. Hetzler to Shelvia J. Hetzler and Shelvia J. Hetzler Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed. Scott E. Sellers and Mark A. Sellers to Jeffrey M. Waldon, warranty deed. Roscoe R. Ziner, Jr., to Roscoe R. Ziner Jr. Revocable Trust, quitclaim deed. Cory D. Bowman to Kyle D. Porter and Jessie P. Porter, warranty deed. Cindy Bass to Barbara J. Ward, quit-

claim deed. Rick R. Ward to Barbara J. Ward, quitclaim deed. Wendy S. Blocher, Wendy Sue Blocher, Lynn A. Blocher and Lynn Allen Blocher to Wendy Sue Blocher, Lynn Allen Blocher and Lynn Allen Blocher and Wendy Sue Blocher revocable Trust, warranty deed. Wendy S. Blocher, Wendy Sue Blocher, Lynn A. Blocher and Lynn Allen Blocher to Wendy Sue Blocher, Lynn Allen Blocher and Lynn Allen Blocher and Wendy Sue Blocher revocable Trust, warranty deed. Lynn A. Blocher, Lynn Allen Blocher, Wendy S. Blocher, and Wendy Sue Blocher to Lynn Allen Blocher, Wendy Sue Blocher and Lynn Allen

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Sue Blocher revocable trust, warranty deed. David A. Bowman and Amy J. Bowman to Overlander Real Estate, LLC, warranty deed. Travis Zile to Virginia Zile, quitclaim deed. Ryan J. Reindeau and Pamela J. Law Bailey to Tristi J. Riendeau, quitclaim deed. Wabash Police Department Citations March 13 Linda L. Trent, 25, Marion, cited for speed. March 14 Nathaniel J. Castle, 21, Wabash, cited for speed. March 15 Ladacia D. Brading, 18, Marion, cited for speed. Alfondri C. Mallard, 44, Marion, cited for no financial responsibility. Taylor N. Johnson, 20, Lagro, cited for speed. March 16 Andrew S. Conliff, 20, Wabash, cited for no operator’s license when required. Veronica K. Gidley, 50, Wabash, cited for false and fictitious registration and no financial responsibility. March 17 Tyler L. Strickler, 19, Wabash, cited for speed. Curtis J. Vigar, 18, Wabash, cited for speed. March 18 Michael C. Weibel, 67, Wabash, cited for speed. Kimberly N. Wilson, 38, LaFontaine, cited for false and fictitious plates. Kayla L. Bessette, 30, Wabash, cited for operator never licensed. March 20 Kristi D. Bowland, 29, North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended infraction. Tiffany N. Gray, 26, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction. Arrests March 13 Alexander S. Barr, 22, Wabash, charged with failure to appear and resisting law enforcement. Accidents March 14 At 3:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tiffanie A. King, 33, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Eric Sargent, 52, Wabash, at 574 S. Miami St. March 15 At 9:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ryan E. Sipe, 37, Yorktown, collided with a vehicle driven by Alfrondri C. Mallard, 44, Marion,

on State Road 15 near Southwood Drive. At 10:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Taylor N. Johnson, 20, Lagro, ran off the road on Wedcor Avenue near Beauchamp Drive. March 16 At 2:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Helen M. Elrod, 86, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Trinnia R. Sloan, 68, Wabash, at 1601 N. Cass St. March 17 At 5:33 a.m., a vehicle driven by Anthony D. Maggart, 45, Wabash, ran off the road, struck a utility pole then struck a parked car owned by Joann M. Kramer on East Hill Street near Calhoun Street. At 8:07 a.m., a vehicle driven by Troy E. Love, 57, Logansport, collided with a deer on Bond Street near Grand Street. At 11:51 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dennis V. Jessee, 78, Wabash, collided with a building at 500 Manchester Avenue. March 20 At 5:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Summer D. Krause, 32, Marion, collided with a parked vehicle owned by Scott D. France, Wabash, on Hill Street near Carroll Street. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations March 6 Ezra P. Leal, 18, Warsaw, cited for disregarding a stop sign. March 12 Tabitha M. Griese, 28, Wabash, cited for speed. March 13 Maya J. Benysh, 16, Wabash, cited for speed. March 15 Abigail E. Poe, 19, Wabash, cited for false and fictitious registration. March 16 Travis R. Platt, 35, Roanoke, cited for speed. March 17 Yin Tae Andrew Y. Wyss, 20, Fort Wayne, cited for speed, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana. March 18 Leah M. Patton, 27, Silver Lake, cited for a child restraint violation. Chad Barney, 42, Wabash, cited or no proof of financial responsibility and driving while suspended infraction. March 19 Ryan G. Dyson, 27, Roann, cited for speed. Bookings March 13 Keagan M. Doran, 22, North Manchester, charged with theft.

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Adam T. McKenzie, 54, Wabash, charged as a habitual traffic violator. Rick A. Brown, 51, Wabash, charged with neglect of dependent. Luciana T. Brown, 34, Wabash, charged with neglect of dependent. Jose G. MayaSandoval, 36, Fort Wayne, charged with murder. Alexander S. Barr, 22, Wabash, charged with failure to appear. March 14 Billy J. Slone, 43, Wabash, petition to revoke pre-trial electronic home detention for intimidation with a deadly weapon, also charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Tom E. Mills, 41, Wabash, petition to revoke pre-trail electronic home detention for possession of a controlled substance, resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct. March 15 David A. Jackson, 59, Avon, charged with operating while intoxicated. David N. Ramos, 47, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine and obstruction of justice. March 16 Keegan L. Knepp, 20, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, and petition to revoke probation for driving while suspended. Zachary A. Campbell, 37, Wabash, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and possession of methamphetamine. Adrian D. Campbell, 56, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated. March 17 Mark A. Haecker, 42, Wabash, charged with theft and possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance. Manuel F. Cabello, 30, Wabash, charged with violation of pretrial diversion. Matthew T. Grier, 24, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine. March 18 Zachary A. Merrell, 27, Wabash, charged with driving while suspended prior. Brian S. Ratliff, 45, North Manchester, charged with unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia and possession of methamphetamine. Roberto Hernandez-

Cortez, 32, North Manchester, charged with operating a vehicle with an ACE of .15 or more and operator never licensed. March 19 Andre M. Jordan, 22, Gary, charged with failure to appear. Angela M. Bowling, 39, Wabash, charged with possession of m e t h a m p h e t a m i n e, unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of paraphernalia, and maintaining a common nuisance. Taylor L. Knecht, 27, Silver Lake, charged with driving while suspended prior. March 20 Stephanie L. Robinette, 37, Peru, charged with false informing. Zachary A. Merrell, 27, Wabash, charged with domestic battery. Tina M. Doubet, 54, Rochester, charged with possession of marijuana. Accidents March 10 At 8:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brandi N. Collins, 37, LaFontaine, collided with a deer on Old State Road 15 near County Road 800 South. March 13 At 12:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kathy S. Sandow, 60, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Joseph E. Redman, 65, Denver, on State Road 13 near County Road 200 North. March 14 At 8:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Natosha R. Nichols ran off the road on County Road 1050 North near State Road 15. Nichols was airlifted to Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne due to the nature of her injuries. March 15 At 6:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Abigail E. Poe ,19, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a utility pole on State Road 15 near County Road 150 North. March 16 At 9:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by James L. Helton, 53, Warsaw, collided with a deer on State Road 15 North near State Road 114. March 18 At 10:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Linda M. Oder, 55, Belton, Texas, collided with a deer on State Road 15 North near County Road 1400 North. March 19 At 9:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Susan M. Brady, 64, Warsaw, collided with a deer on State Road 15 North near County Road 400 North.

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North Manchester Citations March 15 Michelle L. Drudge, 38, Laketon, cited for littering. Aaron C. Ramsey, 36, Akron, cited for driving while suspended. March 16 Quinn M. Craig, 50, South Whitley, cited for speed. March 17 Levi J. James, 22, Liberty Mills, cited for driving while suspended. March 18 Jon R. Rosen, 49, North Manchester, cited for speed. Trey H. Clark, 17, North Manchester, cited for speed. Logan E. Parrett, 18, Roann, cited for speed. Mathias A. McLaughlin, 18, North Manchester, cited for speed. Konrad S. Borgmann, 17, North Manchester, cited for speed March 19 Heather A. Rhudy, 30, North Manchester, cited for speed March 21 Lloyd G. Ousley, 80, North Manchester, cited for no proof of financial responsibility. March 22 Rita J. Junk, 65, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. Arrests March 21 Lloyd G. Ousley, 80, North Manchester, charged as a habitual traffic offender. Tina M. Doubet, 26, Rochester, charged with operating while intoxicated. Accidents March 19 At 6:37 p.m., vehicles driven by Taylor L. Knecht, 27, Silver Lake and Sue E. Howard, 67, North Manchester, collided at State Road 114 and Heeter Street. March 22 At 7:17 a.m., a vehicle driven by Darrin E. Taylor, 48, Wabash, was struck by a vehicle that left the scene on State Road 13 at the intersection of State Road 114. Fire March 15 10:48 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. March 16 3:12 a.m., 200 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist. 5:43 p.m., 1100 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist. March 17 3:48 a.m., 500 block of Sycamore Street for medical assist 10:20 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist. 11:46 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street

for medical assist. March 18 9:07 p.m., 700 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist March 19 12:03 p.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist. March 21 12:22 a.m., 700 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. 1:49 p.m., 1100 block of West Fourth Street for medical assist. 6:16 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. Building Permits Ellen Harmsen, accessory building Jan Gawthrop, processing facility Chad Nelson, deck Daniel Prus, lean to Jeffrey Kamphues, new home Jeffrey Felger, pole building Marriage Licenses Cara L. Newman, 23, and Taylor W. Augustat, 25. Maverick S. Rish, 24, and Destinie L. Kuhn, 24. Hayley N. Gotschall,

25, and Benjiman J. Brubaker, 31. Land Transfers KC of Madison County LLC and K C of Madison County LLC to JL Capital One LLC, warranty deed. Gary E. Wilson, Jacalyn S. Wilson and Jane A. Cole to John M. Snyder and Michelle A. Snyder, warranty deed. Jack J. Fleming and Bonnie J. Fleming to Gary E. Wilson and Jacalyn S. Wilson, warranty deed. Bonnie J. Fleming and Jack H. Fleming to Oran F. Tucker and Clint E. Tucker, warranty deed. Colton A. Ringel and Jill A. Ringel to Rex E. Grossman and Sheila M. Grossman, warranty deed. Matthew O. Snyder to Amanda K. Rose, warranty deed. Richard Deckena, Roger Gaston and Mary Moore to Billy J. Winger, warranty deed. Megan R. Dale and

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2 promoted at Crossroads Officials at Crossroads Bank announce the promotions of Rhonda Carr and John Crowe. Carr has been promoted to Assistant Vice President Human Resources Director. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science majoring in accounting from Ivy Tech in Wabash and as an HR major earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna cum laude, from Indiana Tech in Huntington.

Carr achieved a designation of Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Society of Human R e s o u r c e s M a n a g e m e n t Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). She has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources and prior experience includes working in banking. She joined Crossroads Bank in 2013 as the Human Resources Director. She is a member of SHRM; serves on the executive board for NCISHRM as current and

past president, past vice president, past secretary, past treasurer; volunteers as a State Council Member, and serves annually as a volunteer at the Indiana State SHRM conference. She and her husband, Dan, reside outside of Wabash. They have two children, Travis and Devin. They enjoy camping, hiking, and traveling. Crowe has been promoted to Vice P r e s i d e n t I n f o r m a t i o n Technology Director.

He completed his IT training from Ivy Tech Community College and started his IT career at First National Bank & Trust in Kokomo as a Support Technician in 1998. Crowe was promoted several times over nine years at FNB&T to Lead LAN Technician, Network Support Manager, IT Manager Assistant Vice President, and then IT Director Vice President. John came to Crossroads Bank in 2007 as a Systems

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He and his wife, Patricia, have three children, Trevon, Courtlynn, and Landen. They enjoy hiking, traveling and attending all of their children’s youth sporting events.

Lunch & Learn begins By The Paper staff Charley Creek Gardens has launched its 2019 season of the Lunch & Learn Series. Each 30minute session will feature a different gardening-related topic each month. All Lunch & Learn sessions are free and open to the public, and will take place in

the Education and Resource Center at 551 N. Miami Street. Sponsorship for the Lunch & Learn Series is provided by the City of Wabash. The series’ schedule is as follows (*Note, each session is from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.): “Curb Appeal” – Wednesday, April 17. “Gardening for Winter Interest” –

Wednesday, May 15. “Labyrinths” – Wednesday, July 17. “Top Landscape Architects” – Wednesday, Aug. 21. “Mini Garden Posts” – Wednesday, Sept. 18. “ B o t a n i c a l Weaving” – Wednesday, Oct. 16. Attendees may bring their own lunch if desired, as lunch is not provided. To make a reservation go online at www.charleycreekgardens.org, or call 260.563.1020. (Reservations suggested but not required.)

Start National Volunteer Week by donating your time to keep invasive plants at bay. Salamonie Lake is hosting an invasive plant removal workshop led by Dawn Slack of The Nature Conservancy on April 6 at Majenica Marsh. Participants should meet at 9:30 a.m. at Majenica Marsh to fill water bottles and eat a provided snack. A 10 a.m. presentation by Slack on invasive species and how to better manage them will conclude with a hands-on workshop. Participants may choose to work and finish at noon or work throughout the day until 3:30 p.m., and may choose to bring a sack lunch. This is phase one of a two-phase project. The second phase will involve planting seeds of native pollinators at a later date. Participants should plan to dress for the weather, wear closetoed shoes, bring water bottles and sunscreen, and wear sunprotective gear. In the event of rain, the hands-on plant removal workshop will be on April 13 at the same time.

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Commissioners oppose U.S. 24 project By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County Commissioners announced their opposition to a proposed Indiana Department of Transportation project on U.S. 24 at their weekly meeting Monday, March 25. Chairman Barry Eppley announced the opposition towards the end of Monday’s meeting. The proposed project is for the remediation of U.S. 24 at the intersection of County Road 300 East. “Based upon the citizen com-

ments, and after examining the details of the project, we wanted to express opposition to that proposed project” Eppley said. “We believe that other measures such as reduced speed on U.S. 24, rumble strips to enhance notification to drivers, and perhaps enhanced signage all be of the measures we would suggest be implemented before remediation the size they proposed be installed.” Eppley said Commissioners will be formulating a letter to that end to submit for the response and comment period, which lasts until April 5. There is a meeting Saturday,

March 30 at 8:30 a.m. at Lagro Town Hall with Rep. Dave Wolkins and Sen. Andy Zay for citizens to gather and express their concerns about the proposed project. Also at Monday’s meeting, County Highway Supervisor Phil Adams presented a request to fill stone for a bus turnaround for MSD of Wabash County at 4394 East Old 24 in Lagro. Sheriff Ryan Baker also gave his weekly jail report. The jail’s average daily population was 112, with 22 new bookings, and eight transports. Forty-nine inmates were

housed in Miami County, with 14 housed in Elkhart County. The jail’s peak population was 112, and the current population is 112, giving a total prisoner count of 176. Thirty-two Level 6 felons were in incarceration, and the jail was over capacity 100 percent of the time. Baker also received permission from Commissioners to approach the County Council about the prospects of purchasing two new vehicles. County Coordinator Jim Dils presented a performance advisory services agreement with Umbaugh for the

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The Alpha Zeta Chapter of the Delta Gamma Society International met on Feb. 2 at Grace Lutheran Church in Columbia City. Twenty-six members attended, representing Grant, Huntington, Wabash and Whitley counties. President Sue Corbin welcomed the members and thanked the Hostess Committee, which included Chairman Barbara Overdeer, Natheda Mills, Vicki Hinen, Emily Hare, Trisha Hinen, Karen Hedrick, Judy Kehmeyer and Amanda Weber. Opening thoughts were given by Karen Kinney from

“Inspirational Thoughts” by Jeffrey Moore and prayer was offered by Keren Hedrick. The members then had a continental breakfast. After a short break, Sue Corbin called the business meeting to order. The minutes of the November meeting and the treasurer’s report were accepted as corrected. Envelopes for the Fine and Scholarship donations were passed. Janet Vesa, Finance Chair, presented the proposed budget for July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020, which will be voted on at the March meeting. Reports from the following committees were given: Program, Personal Growth,

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Professional Affairs, L e g i s l a t i v e , S c h o l a r s h i p, International Projects, Cheer, and Standing Rules. Members are asked to bring items to the March meeting for a future silent auction. The Alpha Epsilon State Convention will be held April 26-28, 2019 at the Double Tree Hotel in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Several members expressed interest in attending. Karen Kinney is creating a poster to be displayed at the Convention, representing Alpha Zeta’s birthday celebration and our connection with Japan. The Fall Arts Retreat will be Nov. 15-16, 2019, at Our Lady of Fatima

Retreat House in Indianapolis. After a short break, the program, “Member Fun Surprise,” was presented by Ann Ambler. For the first activity everyone gathered in a large circle and Ann directed us in the “Hokey Pokey.” Two opposite rows of chairs were arranged for the next two activities. In the game “Me, Too” a member stood and told something about herself. Those to whom that something also applied stood saying “Me, Too.” The game continued until everyone had a turn. I n “Balloon Challenge,” the object was to keep the balloon in the air, but not to let it go behind the

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chairs. The last activity involved the Delta Kappa Gamma song and a discussion about how the words of the song relate to our relationship and duties or our DKG sisters today. The closing thought was given by Natheda Mills from 1st Peter 5:2. The meeting was adjourned with the singing of the Delta Kappa Gamma song. The next meeting will be on March 9, 2019, at 8:30 a.m., at the Meshingomesia Country Club, 2225 North Lagro Road, Marion. Members attending from Wabash County were Susan Keefer and Nancy Kolb.

Commissioner’s approval. The agreement concerns an analysis reviewing the financials necessary to support the building of a new jail, including budget lines and revenue streams. The total amount was not to exceed $15,000. A similar study was performed approximately two years ago. The commissioners gave approval to proceed. The commissioners also approved a revised contract with Phend and Brown for the 1100 North road construction project, and signed documents related to the project.

DNR to host pollinator project From the DNR Kick off National Volunteer Week at Salamonie Lake. The public is invited to join Dawn Slack, The Nature Conservancy, for an informative invasive plant removal workshop at Majenica Marsh, Salamonie Lake, April 6. Each participant will learn about invasive plant species, how to better manage them, and be part of a removal volunteer group. This is phase one of a two-phase project. The second phase will involve

planting seeds of native pollinators at a later date. Participants should plan to meet at 9:30 a.m. at Majenica Marsh to fill water bottles, and eat a provided snack. A 10 a.m. presentation by Dawn Slack will conclude with a hands-on workshop of invasive plant removal. Participants may choose to work finish at noon or work throughout the day until 3:30 p.m., and may choose to bring a sack lunch. Advance registration is requested by April 3. Call (260) 4682127.

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The Izaak Walton League tree give-away will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Riverbridge Electric. The selection will include evergreens, hardwoods, and flowering trees. Seedlings will be handed out on a first come-first served basis. There is no charge but free will donations are accepted and used for conservation. The Izaak Walton League is a national organization dedicated to clean air, clean waters, and wise stewardship of our natural resources. The members of our local IWL chapter are pleased to again provide this annual public service project to the North Manchester community. MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESENTS ‘SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS’: M a n c h e s t e r University Theater presents Carlo Goldoni’s classic 18thcentury Italian come-

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dy The Servant of Two Masters in a modern translation and adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher and Paolo Emilio Landi. It is 7:30 p.m. March 29 and 30, and 2 p.m. March 31 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. General admission is $12, and student and seniors are $8. It is free for M a n c h e s t e r University students. The play is directed by Kira Lace Hawkins, with assistant director Kenzie Hare. Hawkins is coordinator of theater organizations and productions at

the University. SONS of LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION HOSTS DINNER: The Laketon Sons of the American Legion will hold a dinner on Saturday, March 30 serving from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Laketon American Legion Post 402, located at 10140 Troyer Road (Laketon). BBQ Ribs, potato, vegetable, salad & drink for $8. Desserts available. Carry-outs available, phone 260-438-0341. CLUB RIOT: North Manchester First Brethren Church will host Club RIOT, KFC, and ParentConnect each Tuesday in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Club RIOT and KFC (Kids for Christ) are for kids age 4 years-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade. Each group will have a game or craft, snack, and lesson with sharing time each week. ParentConnect is for parents to have their own parenting discussion and

coffee/snack/ quiet time while kids are at their activities. The theme for kids is “Faith Case: Investigating the Fruit of the Spirit!” while parents will be using a video series called “Shepherding a Child’s Heart.” All kids and parents are invited to join in! The church meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, contact the church office at 982-6457. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD has settled into their new location at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop. Thursday’s Child serving the youngest among us, has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others. Children may choose a book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRI-

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Champions: A sixth grade team from North Manchester won the Nibs Tip Off Classic at Spiece Fieldhouse in Fort Wayne over the weekend. Pictured are: front, l-r, Peyton Neal, Mason Mast, Ethan Hendrix, Cale Bennett; middle, Carter Wagoner, Gavin Betten, Caleb Stuatter, Cole Henderson, Kyler Dale, Logan Eastgate, Tallon Torpy; back, coach Lon Hatfield. Photo provided TION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

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The Roann Stockdale Mill board of directors will meet April 4 to set plans for the 2019 season. Saturday, April 20, is the clean-up day to help get the mill ready for visitors. Anyone interested in helping inside or outside, please come join in. You are asked to bring rakes, brooms and cleaning supplies for work. April 27 the mill officials will give a private tour to a group from the Indiana Covered Bridge Society. May 4 will be opening day for the public

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to visit the mill. There will be tours given between the hours of noon and 4 p.m. every Saturday through October. The visitors center offers many unique gifts and information about the mill. Any group interested in touring the mill on days other than Saturdays may contact Peggy Morris, 765-833-2642 or Ron McColley, 765-8339065. Also, please contact either if you would be interested in helping at the mill as a hostess in the visitors center or guiding groups through the mill. ROANN UMW: The Roann United Methodist Women met on March 13 at the home of Susan Morris. President Connie Doud opened the meeting by welcoming 10 members. Roll call was answered by telling of a sign of spring that they had seen. The secretary and treasurer’s reports were given and approved. Old business include a review of the benefit for Paxton Wright and a funeral luncheon that had been provided. Plans for the annual (continued on page 19)

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ECHO Race winners and the ECHO Series Points Class champions are (front, from left) Kaedence place 2nd in B-Class total series points; Alexis, B-Class 3rd in points, Brooklyn, B-Class points Championship. B-Class 5th went to Avery and Kasen B-Class 6th; Kaitlyn (back row, from left) won the A-Class series points Championship; Evan, A-Class 4th, James place AClass 2nd in points, Jessica A-Class 3rd in ECHO Series points and ECHO Track Official Matt Snell Helped Urbana Lion President Luke Hunt (not pictured) with the presentation of the awards and trophies; and Preston, 5th place overall in A-Class points. Not pictured, Karis B-Class 4th. Photo provided

The ECHO Racing season has ended for this year. There were several memorable moments as the ECHO drivers drove to do their best to overcome the competition. It was very tough for some drivers, and others, it just seemed to be easy to place in their class. Officials enjoyed watching the ECHO Drivers compete. The first time drivers were unsure as to what they had to do to control their car. On some starts, it was difficult at times. Each start of a race, the drivers were required to drive their car to complete one lap so it would be considered an official race. Some of the drivers wanted to go a little too fast and get a jump on the competition. This didn’t work too well going into the turn one. All in all it was a lot of fun. There is a race off to determine an AClass Champion, the races all season long were that close. There was an Award Reception which was held after the races and Urbana Lion President, Luke Hunt was there to present the awards and trophies to the winners and champions in both A & B Classes. ECHO Track Officials, Matt Snell, Bonita and Michael Snell enjoyed working with the youth and want to thank all participants. The Urbana Lions and the ECHO Track Officials want to congratulate all of the ECHO Race Winners and Classes A & B Champions. ECHO. WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS: March 15, 2019 Alvin Kinzie was

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caught by Mr. McWithey for use of good time management in the cafeteria in the morning. Burton Black was also caught by Mr. McWithey for helping another student move a backpack.Upcoming dates are Spring Break is March 29April 5 and April 19 5th Grade Chicago Trip. YOKE PARISH CHURCH: Bible Study 6p.m. Sunday evening will be in the Fellowship Hall. Those attending should use the North entrance. This entrance faces the Urbana Community Building. March 31 there will be a short congregational meeting following the church service. Reminder, March is Peanut Butter and Jelly Month at the Lighthouse Mission. They are asking for donations of peanut butter in (18oz.) and jelly (18-32 oz.) There is a box at the east foyer for your donations. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The attending group was Helen Dawes, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom Willcox, Philip and Jan Weck, Eileen Weck, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, Pat McNabney, Carol Layne, and Peggy Dilling. Great to have

Peggy back with us. We meet at Bob Evans Rest. At 7:30 a.m. each Wednesday and anyone is welcome to attend. We discuss various subjects and enjoy breakfast together. THE URBANA LIONS: The Lions are looking to purchase a well maintained mower with a large mowing deck and has a zero turn radius. If you know of a good used mower or would like to make a donation towards the purchase of such a mower, contact Lion President Luke Hunt (260) 774-9300 The Lions are also looking for help with the mowing of the Lion Ball Park for this Spring and Summer. If you are interested in helping with a donation, mowing or any other activity give Lion Luke a call. PRAYER CONCERNS: John Eltzroth, Emma Warnock, Jeff Warnock, Bryan LaFernay, Darla Eads. Darla is now at Kindred Hospital, 730 W. Market St. Lima Ohio 45801. Darl Hall is 7129 Lockerbie Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46214. 1958 Urbana Graduate Betty (Bates) Calloway died March 18. Betty lived in Lake Winnebago, Missouri, with husband Pat. If you have someone you would like to have added to the prayer concern list, you can contact me at (260) 774-3665 or drop me an email at p i n k y n ov a 7 1 @ h o t mail.com

L A F O N TA I N E CHAPTER 301 Order of the Eastern Star met March 18. The Worthy Matron welcomed all back from our winter break with a reading titled “An Irish Prayer.” Marguerite Guenin will celebrate her 98th birthday on Wednesday. Several members were reported to have been ill over the winter but are now doing well. Congratulations were extended to Meghan Brane on her engagement to Bryce Doyle. Spring projects include preparing Easter baskets for our shut-ins and collecting items for the Animal Shelters in Grant and Wabash counties at our next meeting. In May, members will take up a collection for the Shriner’s Hospitals, and in June they will collect bingo prizes for the residents of Rolling Meadows. Applications for scholarships, to be awarded in June, are due April 1. Three members celebrated birthdays and/or anniversaries since our December meeting. The Worthy Matron closed the meeting with An Irish Blessing. Following the meeting Mary and Claude Brane served refreshments provided by Lori and Mike Brane. The next meeting will be April 15. SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL’S Makayla Bechtold is the Knight of the Week! Makayla is a senior at SHS. She is heading to Florida for her 2019 spring break. She is planning to attend Indiana Wesleyan University in the fall. Makayla’s favorite day of the week is Friday because it’s the beginning of the weekend. Keep checking in for the next Knight of the week! SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL sends congratulations to Knight Note winners for the week of March 11-15: Parrish K. (2nd Grade), from Mrs. Dubuque, for working hard to memorize all 50 states. Dezzi Learned. (3rd Grade), from Mrs. Hobbs, for doing a fantastic job being responsible and adjusting to her new school. Thanks for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way, by being Responsible, Respectful, and Safe! L A F O N TA I N E

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LIONS met on Thursday, March 14, with Lion Tom Polk as host. Lion President Stephan Polk open the meeting followed by Lion Jerry Wilson leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Lion Brad Rody giving the prayer. Treasurer’s report was given and approved. The treasurer stated that there

was a check that did not clear the bank for the use of the Community Building and she had sent two letters. She was instructed to send one more with requirements. President Polk stated that a stove had been donated by Wilson from a Van Buren Tavern. Wilson stated that another one would be donated before the Easter breakfast. Polk said he took the two old stoves and sold them for scrap and presented the money to the treasurer. The Lion members plan on starting to replace the loose tiles the week of March 25 and the following weeks. A reminder was given to start bringing candy to fill the

eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on April 20. Lions will fill the eggs on the Thursday, April 11, as that will be the last meeting before the egg hunt. It was decided to use the profit from the Easter Breakfast for the scholarships they give out to a senior that lives in LaFontaine or Liberty Township. Polk said that he had contacted the Lime City Gas about delivery. They suggested that the club put in a bigger tank and this was approved. Lion Cindy Erb is scheduled to be host on March 28. VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK will on Friday April12 in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building (continued on page 19)

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Dr. Pamela Haynes (center) with music educators Mary Berkebile and Ruth Berkebile. Photos provided Sunday, March 10, was a day of celebrations for the Manchester Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. The MSO celebrated its 80th birthday in style under the baton of Dr. Scott Humphries, along with guest pianist, Dr. Pamela Haynes. Haynes, a Miami County native, is currently an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Piano Studies at Manchester University. The orchestra opened the concert with “Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80” by Johannes Brahms, followed by “Finlandia, Op. 26” by Jean Sibelius. Because it was the MSO “birthday party,” the audience joined the orchestra in a specially commissioned arrangement of “Happy Birthday.” The highlight of the afternoon was Schumann’s “Piano Concerto, Op. 54.” The piano and orchestra captured the audience with the excitement and beauty of the performance. The MSO chose the 80th birthday party to honor music educa-

tors for their part in making this and other music performances possible. Prior to the Schumann Concerto, Haynes publicly recognized two long-time music educators, Mary Berkebile (her own former piano teacher) and Ruth Berkebile, from Miami County. More than 30 current and retired music educators in the audience and on stage were also invited to stand to be recognized at that time. All attendees enjoyed birthday cake to continue the celebration following the concert, sponsored by Peabody Retirement Community. The MSO gifted each music educator with a gold lapel pin, a thank you note, and a free ticket to the concert for their dedication and support of music in our community. Join the MSO for the final concert of the 80th season on Sunday, May 5, at 3:00 p.m. at Cordier Auditorium, Manchester University.

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MU to present student play From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — The M a n c h e s t e r University Theatre

Society’s spring production is an ambitious work, written and co-directed by a student. “Why Did You Leave Me?” was writ-

ten by Andy Vance, a first-year student from Portage, who is majoring in performing arts administration. “This production is a dramatic thriller that will leave your mind stunned,” she said. “This story is about a young girl, Cecelia, whose life is turned upside down when a ghost begins tormenting her. She begins deciphering her life and finds out about her true self throughout this dangerous ordeal in love, loss, and life.” It will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 13, and 2:30 p.m. April 14 in Cordier Auditorium.

Members of the Prime Suspects band include Richard Leach, Jerry Lents, Doug Hutson and John Burruss. The band will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a concert at Scotty’s Bar on March 30. Photo provided.

Prime Suspects to mark 20th anniversary By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com March 30 will be a doubly special day for Richard Leach. He’ll celebrate his 68th birthday the same night his band, the Prime Suspects, play a concert at Scotty’s Bar in celebration of the band’s 20th year of music together. Leach, the band’s rhythm guitarist, is joined by Jerry Lents (bass guitar, vocals), Doug Hutson (drums, vocals), and John Burruss (lead guitar) to make up the band. “It started in 1999 in Blackford County,” Leach said. “My band kind of runs under the radar around here because it sprouted out from there. Our goal was to not change the name and keep as many original band members as we could for as long as we could, and play as many places as we could.” It’s worked out pretty well for the band. They’ve worked themselves up to about 40 gigs a year. All of their gigs are played within a 90-mile radius from Wabash. “Me, Jerry and Doug have been together for 20 years,” Leach said. “We’ve replaced the lead guitar a few times. One of them was a 10-year run. John has been with us for three years now. The only name change was we changed from the Usual Suspects to the Prime Suspects about 10 years ago. So, we’ve accomplished almost everything we’ve wanted to.” Leach does all the band’s bookings, and does so without the help of a computer. He says he does everything “old school,” either in person, by the mail or by the phone. Almost a fourth of the band’s bookings are at American Legions. The band played the Navy

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Club in Fort Wayne last weekend. The band performs covers of classics like Jimmy Buffet’s “Margaritaville” and Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight.” “We play songs that came out years ago, they’re standard classic rock songs,” Leach said. “I’m the oldest guy in the band, and I’m going to get out of it one of these days. We play as much as we want, over 30 shows a year. We’re proud of it. Any of these other local bands will tell you the same thing: the audience has the last say. For me to take off at 3 o’clock in the afternoon and drive two hours to a gig and get home at 2 or 3 in the morning, it’s all about the audience dancing and clapping and having a good time. There’s no money to be made in it, per se. “We do it because we enjoy entertaining other people.” The biggest change Leach has seen over the past 20 years is the technology. “Some of them don’t even use monitors, they use an iPad to run their sound,” Leach said. “We do it old school. Just plug in and play.” The band will also put together a benefit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival. “I’d like to focus more on the music, the love and the peace – what that was all about,” Leach said. “You surely don’t want it to focus on the drug culture part of it.” The hope is to get other bands together to play and raise money for charity. “Wabash has always had good local bands,” Leach said. “I was never in the inner circle. … (but) I’m proud of the fact that we’ve been together for 20 years. Part of the future is to keep going as long as our health is up. The concert March 30 at Scotty’s Bar will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

MU to present recital From the MU News Bureau

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Department of Music presents an afternoon recital with compositions by Dr. Debra J. Lynn, MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies. The performance is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, in Wine Recital Hall on the North Manchester campus. The public is welcome and admission is free. Special guests include Il Quattro Men’s Quartet, Blue True Dream Team, Manchester University Chamber Singers, the Purdue Fort Wayne Student Saxophone Quartet and Pamela Haynes on piano.

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Wabash County 4-H Jr. Leader Braylen Fleck (left) chats with a local veteran as she helps prepare an ice cream sundae for him during a veterans dinner the group hosted Tuesday, March 19, at the Lagro Community Building. About 60 people attended the spaghetti dinner. Photos provided

MICK STRANGE sent the following picture. He said ,“I have some other school pics and ball team pics that I am trying to figure out what year by comparing the family member in them. There are some I think I know an approximate date, but I could be way off, too. Maybe people in the community could help identify the people and the year.” I will be putting them in the column in the coming weeks. So be sure and look for them.

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C o m m u n i t y Building at 9 a.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Abby Driskill, Lucia Fierstos , Mark Coffelt March 28, Eric Sonafrank, Carol Bates, Amanda Evistion March 29, Troy Phillipy, Lynn Swain March 30, Andre Mart Warfield, Shirley Harrell March 31, Phyllis Wynk April 1, Barrie Bunnel, Bev Radabaugh, Wayne

Draper April 2, Marty Mart, Teresa Fraustein April 4 H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Jeff and Kellie Ridgeway, Troy and Milessa Phillipy March 28, Larry and Pat Robinson April 1; Robert and Melody Deal April 3 WORDS OF WISDOM “The decisions that you make every single day and every single moment are the

Roann news chicken noodle dinner were discussed. Sally Robbins and Connie Doud are cochairing the event. Wednesday, May 8, the group will celebrate Mother’s Day with a dinner at the Peru Civic Center. This will be for members of UMW and guests. Purchasing Easter flowers was talked about and individuals are welcome to bring their own on Saturday

before Easter to be arranged for Easter morning. Susan Morris gave devotion dealing with “How to recognize the spiritual season of life you’re in.” The next meeting will be at Kathie Grandstaff ’s on April 10. A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY: Special birthday wishes go out to Robert Dyson. He will be 96 on March 31.

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...continued from Page 16 C E L E B R AT I N G ANNIVERSARIES are Mr. & Mrs. Roger Emley, March 26; Mr. & Mrs. Harlow Stephenson, March 28; Mr. & Mrs. Von Krom, March 30. BIRTHDAY WISHES go to Jason Phillip Draper and Brian Myers on March 26; Robin van Buskirk and Debra Tillman on March 28; DeLaney Powell and Baylie Brianne Birk on March 29; Bailey Ann

Sewell and Mike Schuler, March 30; David Doud, Robert Dyson and Wayne Balmer, March 31. I can be reached by email at myerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also can be reached by phone at 765-833-2614. News deadline will be 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Ivy Tech to host STEM camp FORT WAYNE — Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne’s ASM Materials Camp is open to high school and middle school teachers in the fields of chemistry, physical science, engineering, industrial/career, and technical education. The camp will show teachers new ways to incorporate low-cost

experiments into their existing curriculum. Teachers will be exposed to a vast array of materials, including ferrous, non-ferrous, plastic, and other materials. “At the ASM teachers camp, we hope to provide local teachers with a multitude of inexpensive experiments that they can

take back to their classroom,” says Nick Goodnight, assistant department chair of Automotive and Diesel Technology. “The topics covered during this camp can be used to expose students to a variety of materials related concepts. This exposure will ultimately help stimulate STEM relat-

ed interest for young people in our community and hopefully get them excited about the material world around them.” The camp is free to all area middle and high school science teachers. Sign up for the free camp online at IvyTec h.edu/fortwayne/teac hers. Space is limited.

The Department of Natural Resources is conducting a job fair for seasonal positions for Salamonie Lake and Mississinewa Lake on Saturday, March 30 from 12—3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center. Onsite interviews will be conducted at the job fair and priority will be given to those who preregister online. To complete your registration, visit www.surveymonkey.c om/r/SalamonieLake JobFair. Come prepared with a copy of resume. If you love the outdoors come take a look at some great opportunities during this DNR Job Fair. Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Ellen Moch of the Honeywell Center, Wabash, will share upcoming 2019 Honeywell Center scheduled events, especially those to enjoy during the summer. The program is on Monday, April 1. A main dish of spaghetti will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. Are you interested

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and intrigued by nature and the environment? You can learn more about Indiana’s natural resources and learn to teach others by becoming an Indiana Master Naturalist (IMN). Indiana Masters Naturalist Classes will be held Tuesday and Thursday evenings April 2 through April 25 from 6—9 p.m., as well as two Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Salamonie Nature Center. The IMN program is an educational/volunteer program developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue Extension Service. The purpose of the program is to bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners (18 years old and older) to foster an understanding of Indiana’s plants, water ecology, soils, and wildlife; and also promote volunteer service in local communities. Many experts in related natural resource fields will be presenting at Salamonie’s IMN 2019 session. Participants must attend the orientation meeting on April 2, and at least 8 of the 10 class sessions, complete a final

exam, and complete 30 volunteer hours to obtain Master N a t u r a l i s t Certification and a pin from the state. Class size is limited to 30 participants. Space is reserved on a first come-first served basis. Space will be reserved only upon payment of the $85 registration fee. Registration is due by Tuesday, March 22. Registration applications are available by visiting Salamonie Nature/Interpretive Center or by emailing t r o d y @ d n r. i n . g o v. Call 260-468-2127 for more information. THE LAST KIDS KLUB FOR THE SEASON will be Wednesday, March 27, at the Lagro United Methodist Church. All families, friends, and community members are invited to the Kids Klub Showcase that evening. The children will be singing songs and sharing their talents starting at 6 p.m. There will be a meal for everyone following the program. Please join a fun evening celebrating our kids of Lagro. MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Sandy Templin, March 2; Tina Speicher, March 5; Earl Newton, March 11; Brandi Messer, March 17; Milo Swope, March 20; Julie Hendry, March 26; Lynn Swain, March 30. Happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH TO: Chuck and Teri Marion, March 22; John and S h i r l e y S h e l l e n b a r g e r. Congratulations everyone!

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State Sen. Andy Zay shows off a painting with North Manchester artist Susan Ring. Photos provided

Work of local artists featured at Statehouse INDIANAPOLIS — Two artists from North Manchester were honored recently at the Statehouse for being among the winners of the 2019 Hoosier Women Artists Contest. Penny Deal and Susan Ring are among the winners who will have their artwork displayed in the Statehouse for an entire year. Thousands of visitors tour the state capitol building annually, and will have the opportunity to admire the artwork of these women.

The Hoosier Women Artists Contest takes place each March in an effort to honor female artists for their skill as well as inspire others to pursue their talents. Deal’s artwork, titled “Hay Bales,” will be showcased in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction J e n n i f e r McCormick’s office. Deal was also a Hoosier Women Artist honoree in 2009 and 2016. Ring, who is also a repeat Hoosier

Women Artist honoree from 2011, 2017 and 2018, will have her artwork, “Following the Light,” displayed in Indiana Treasurer of the State Kelly Mitchell’s office. “Congratulations to both artists for being selected as winners among a very competitive and talented pool of entries,” State Sen. Andy Zay said. “I look forward to seeing their artwork, rich in color and local flair, brighten up the Statehouse for the next year.”

State Sen. Andy Zay shows off a painting with North Manchester artist Penny Deal.

Mr. & Mrs. Dale Smith

Dale and Lola Smith will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on March 29. Smith and the former Lola Lee Hall were married in Wabash in 1964 by pastor Roy Phelps. The Smith’s moved from Wabash to Warrensburg, Mo., in 1971 where they still reside and have retired but have many family members in the Wabash area. The Smiths have two children, Steven Smith, Kansas City, Mo. and Vicki (Smith) Gold, Fairborn, Ohio. They also have six grandchildren, Heather (Gold) Sutterfield, Tiffany and Brandon Gold. Ashley (Smith) Bell, Danielle (Smith)

Kaleo, and Gabriella Smith, and six great- grandchildren, Blake, Tailyn, and Ryleigh Sutterfield. And Mahea and Lilly Kaleo and Rayden, Bell.

INDIANAPOLIS – A Wabash County business was among 65 Indiana companies and organizations honored Thursday, March 21, during an event at the Indiana Statehouse. Gov. Eric Holcomb presented each with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. Wabash MPI, a global supplier of production and laboratory hydraulic and pneumatic presses, was honored for its 78 years of business. The firm was founded in 1941 by Charles Brown. The first hydraulic press was created for a Wabash high school science teacher who wanted to teach his students about molding and laminating various materials. Wabash MPI has expanded

Gov. Eric Holcomb (left) and Elaine Bedel, president of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., congratulate Wabash MPI’s Matt Shafer and Andy Eads for the company’s honor. Photo provided into presses for production compression molding, transfer molding, C-frame as well as presses with vacuum assist, and has produced more than 12,000 presses in its 78 years of operation. “Today we honor businesses that have helped lay a foundation for economic success in Indiana, maintaining operations for more than 50 to 100

years and creating long-term career opportunities for Hoosiers,” Holcomb said. “Through a strong dedication to their employees, their businesses and their communities, these companies exemplify the pioneering spirit and perseverance that will push our state forward for years to come.” The Governor’s Century and Half

Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years and have demonstrated a commitment to community service. More than 1,500 Indiana companies have been recognized during the award’s 28-year history.

Miami County 4-H receives grant WINAMAC — The Arrow Head Country RC&D in Winamac awarded more than $36,000 in grants to 13 groups from eight counties in the RC&D area. Among the grants was $2,700 to Purdue Extension – Miami County for its UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) project. The funds will be used to purchase a DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone and supporting equipment. This drone will be used for educational programming for the residents and youth of Miami County. The use of UAV’s in agriculture is one of the hottest and fastest growing trends in the Agriculture Industry fields suffering crop damage, drainage problems, nutrient deficiency, or disease. Providing farmers and clients with information like this opens the door to developing better management and environmental practices. Likewise, UAV technology proves valuable in livestock operations to hone in on herd health and pasture m a n a g e m e n t . Research and data from projects in areas

Corey Roser, Extension Educator in Miami County, receives a grant check from Arrowhead RC&D representative Mary Lou Musselman for UAV project. Photo provided like UAV’s allow Extension Educators to train farmers and crop professionals on how they can maximize return on investment with crops and livestock. The drone will also be used with youth in the community and in the Miami County 4-H program. It will be used in teaching key STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, & Math)

skills which are imperative in career development. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Arrow Head Country RC&D has given over $270,000 in grants during the past 5 years to all 10 member counties. Arrow Head Country Resource Conservation and Development Area Inc. is a non-profit organization comprising all of Cass,

Fulton, Jasper, Kosciusko, Marshall, Miami, Newton, Pulaski, Starke, and White counties. The purpose of the organization is to provide local leadership for developing and carrying out a plan for the orderly conservation, improvement, development and wise use of the natural resources, thereby improving the quality of life for all the people living in the area.

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Upside-Down Maple Apple Cake By seasonsandsuppers.ca 1 cup pure maple syrup 3 Granny Smith apples—peeled, cored and quartered, then cut into 3 equal slices. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar Vanilla Ice Cream and a bit more maple syrup, for serving

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-inch round, high-sided cake pan or a spring form pan lined with parchment paper to prevent seepage. In a large saucepan over high heat, bring maple syrup to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until very thick and reduced to 3/4 cup, about 20 minutes. While syrup is simmering, prepare apples. Pour thickened syrup into the prepared pan then arrange apples in the pan in 2 concentric circles, overlapping slightly. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk and vanilla. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar at medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in dry and wet ingredients, alternating in three batches, until batter is smooth. Scrape down the sides of bowl. Pour batter over apples evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until top is puffed and golden brown and tester when inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan on a cooling rack for 45 minutes then run knife around edges and invert cake onto a plate. Cut into wedges and serve with vanilla ice cream and extra maple syrup. Approximate servings per recipe: 8. Nutrition per serving: Calories 130 ; Fat 4g; Sodium 46 mg; Potassium 65 mg; Magnesium 15 mg; Carbohydrates 22g; Fiber 0.5g; Sugar 19g; Protein 1g.

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Prepare an ice bath and set aside. In a heavy, deep saucepan, combine syrup and cream. Clip a thermometer to the side of the pan so that it is submerged in the syrup, but not touching the bottom of pan. Without stirring, heat the syrup to 235 degrees. Once it reaches 235 degrees, immediately remove it from heat and pour syrup into a stainless mixing bowl then place the bowl in the ice bath. Place it in its entirety into the refrigerator until syrup mixture cools to approximately 40 to 45 degrees. Once cooled, remove from the fridge and ice bath and allow it to warm to approximately 55 degrees. If you’re using a stand mixer, affix paddle attachment and stir syrup mixture on the lowest setting. Stir until the syrup begins to thicken, lighten in color, and take on a creamy consistency that somewhat holds its shape when stirred. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Makes approximately 4 cups (16 servings). Nutrition per serving: Calories 148; Fat 0.05g; Sodium 7 mg; Potassium 120 mg; Magnesium 12 mg; Carbohydrates 38g; Fiber 0g; Sugar 34g; Protein 0.02g.

Maple Balls 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup softened butter 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 teaspoons maple extract 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar 3/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 cups chocolate chips 2 tablespoons coconut butter 2 tablespoons butter Garnish: walnuts, optional

In the bowl of a mixer, beat together sweetened condensed milk, butter, extracts, syrup, and salt. Add powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until the mixture is doughy. Roll dough into small balls then place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate or freeze until they are solid. Melt chocolate chips with coconut butter and butter in microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. To dip the balls, place one at a time on a fork then dunk in chocolate. Tap fork on the edge of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip back into bowl. Place coated balls onto the parchment sheet and top with a piece of walnut, if using. Allow to rest to harden completely before touching. Approximate servings per recipe: 40 balls. Nutrition per serving: Calories 130 ; Fat 4g; Sodium 46 mg; Potassium 65 mg; Magnesium 15 mg; Carbohydrates 22g; Fiber 0.5g; Sugar 19g; Protein 1g.

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P.E.O. Parkview Wabash begins meets visitor restrictions Article provided The regular meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BY was March 11 at the home of Maggie Wimberly with Karen Huber acting as cohostess. Eileen Dye led devotions from Proverbs 3:5-7. Mary Kramer reported on the Garden Gate fundraiser. She will have certificates ready by the April 8 meeting to begin spring, summer and fall sales. Lunch this month will be held at Modoc’s on Thursday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. Jane Barlow presented the budget for 2019 which was voted upon favorably. The slate of officers for 2019-2020 was presented by Karen Huber and voted upon favorably. The officers are: President Sue Gray, Vice President Beth Perkins, Recording Secretary Linda Miller, Corresponding Secretary Christy Reynolds, Treasurer Jane Barlow, Chaplain Muriel Morrison and Guard Gail Bussard. The state convention will be held in Indianapolis May 1618 with Sue Gray as our delegate and Gail Bussard as alternate. The national convention will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 12-14 when members will celebrate 150 years of P.E.O. The April 8 meeting will be at the home of Mary Kramer.

Officials at Parkview Wabash Hospital have instituted temporary visitation restrictions. The move comes after a recommendation from Allen County public health officials for area hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes in response to recent increased flu activity. Allen County Health Commissioner Dr. Deborah McMahan is advising healthcare facilities impose the following restrictions to help protect patients, visitors and staff: Anyone with a cold or flu-like symptoms (such as fever, cough or muscle aches) coming into a healthcare facility seeking treatment should wear a mask while in public areas including waiting rooms. No visitors under the age of 18 and no visitors of any age with flulike symptoms should be allowed to visit patients. Visitors should be limited to two essential adults (at least 18-yearsold) per patient – essential adults could include designated family members, spouse/domestic partner or spiritual counselors. Anyone not allergic to the flu vaccine should be vaccinated. These recommendations were prompted by the continued uptick in influenza cases locally, Dr. McMahan said. The more common strain of the virus now being reported is a version of influenza A (H3N2). The strain can be especially problematic for those at high risk for complications, including the very young, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions such as asthma or heart problems. The visitor guidelines are similar to those implemented in previous years, and healthcare facilities may implement stricter restrictions in certain areas as needed. Visitors should call the hospital, healthcare facility or nursing home before arriving if they have any questions about restrictions. While the community is experiencing widespread influenza transmission, it’s important not to

unintentionally expose patients in hospitals, nursing homes or any other confined setting. Influenza can spread to others during the incubation period – the time after a person has been exposed and the virus is actively replicating in their body but no symptoms are present. This is often how the flu can spread so quickly in a community and why there is cause to limit visitors to hospitals, emergency rooms and other places sick people go for care. “Although you may still feel healthy and want to check on a loved one in the hospital, during that visit you could be potentially exposing them to a virus they may not be able to recover from,” McMahan said. “So during this time of increased flu activity, please call or send a card to share your good thoughts with those who are ill. And if you are sick with a fever – stay home. “Please don’t go to work!” In addition to the temporary restrictions on visitors, the department also recommends all residents do the following to minimize flu transmission: Get vaccinated. All residents 6 months and older should be vaccinated against influenza, as well as pneumonia and pertussis (if recommended) unless there are known allergies to these vaccines. While the vaccine may not provide 100 percent protection against the flu viruses currently circulating, health officials continue to advise residents to get the shot, because at the very least it will help reduce the severity of illness. Stay home if you are sick. All residents experiencing fever and muscle aches should stay from school, work, shopping or other social gatherings until they have no fever for 24 hours without the benefit of fever reducing medications. Wash your hands frequently. Use soap and warm water whenever possible; if not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to clean hands.

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THE PAPER

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March 27, 2019

P.E.O. meets

Parkview Wabash begins visitor restrictions

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The regular meeting of P.E.O. Chapter BY was March 11 at the home of Maggie Wimberly with Karen Huber acting as cohostess. Eileen Dye led devotions from Proverbs 3:5-7. Mary Kramer reported on the Garden Gate fundraiser. She will have certificates ready by the April 8 meeting to begin spring, summer and fall sales. Lunch this month will be held at Modoc’s on Thursday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. Jane Barlow presented the budget for 2019 which was voted upon favorably. The slate of officers for 2019-2020 was presented by Karen Huber and voted upon favorably. The officers are: President Sue Gray, Vice President Beth Perkins, Recording Secretary Linda Miller, Corresponding Secretary Christy Reynolds, Treasurer Jane Barlow, Chaplain Muriel Morrison and Guard Gail Bussard. The state convention will be held in Indianapolis May 1618 with Sue Gray as our delegate and Gail Bussard as alternate. The national convention will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 12-14 when members will celebrate 150 years of P.E.O. The April 8 meeting will be at the home of Mary Kramer.

Dr. Pamela Haynes (center) with music educators Mary Berkebile and Ruth Berkebile. Photos provided

MSO celebrates 80 years, honors teachers Sunday, March 10, was a day of celebrations for the Manchester Symphony Orchestra (MSO) at Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. The MSO celebrated its 80th birthday in style under the baton of Dr. Scott Humphries, along with guest pianist, Dr. Pamela Haynes. Haynes, a Miami County native, is currently an Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Piano Studies at Manchester University. The orchestra opened the concert with “Academic Festival Overture, Op. 80” by Johannes Brahms, followed by “Finlandia, Op. 26” by Jean Sibelius. Because it was the MSO “birthday party,” the audience joined the orchestra in a specially commissioned arrangement of “Happy Birthday.” The highlight of the afternoon was Schumann’s “Piano Concerto, Op. 54.” The piano and orchestra captured the audience with the excitement and beauty of the performance. The MSO chose the 80th birthday party to honor music educa-

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