The Paper of Wabash County - Dec. 28, 2016

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Manchester attorney to fill vacant council seat

Wabash man found guilty Sentencing in molesting case set for Jan. 9

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — In a 6-0 vote, County Council District 1 precinct committee members selected North Manchester attorney Matthew Mize as the Council’s newest member Wednesday night, Dec. 21.

Mize replaces retiring Councilman C l a u d e Markstahler for the Chester Township seat, defeating local businessman A n t h o n y DeLaughter.

“I’m thankful to the precinct committee for its confidence in me,” Mize said.

Mize has been MATT MIZE around the North Manchester community since 1999 as he received his bachelors and masters degrees in accounting at Manchester College.

“County Council is mostly a fiscal responsibility,” Mize said. “When I was looking at the responsibilities, we really don’t legislate, just focus on the fiscal body. I think my accounting background will be helpful to the Council. I’ve been a Chief Financial Officer for big companies and small companies. I have a law firm in North Manchester, and I do a lot of tax and business work.”

Mize said he was asked to run for the vacant seat and thought he could contribute “fiscally and conservatively as a good Republican”. (continued on page 7)

Wabash Fire Department EMTs transport a Wabash woman from a Sunset Drive residence on Friday, Dec. 23. Photo by Emma Rausch

Police investigate shooting, stabbing at 2 Wabash homes

By The Paper staff Wabash Police are investigating the Friday, Dec. 23, shooting of a Wabash man and stabbing of a Wabash woman.

According to a press release from Wabash Police Public Information Officer Capt.

Matt Benson: At approximately 11:23 a.m, the Wabash Police Department responded to 100 block of North Allen Street to investigate a report of a male that had been shot.

Responding officers located Keith W. Shepherd, 48, with a gunshot wound to the face.

The initial investigation led other officers to the 900 block of Sunset Drive to find Christina M. Bowman, 50, with suspected self-inflicted injuries.

Wabash Police officers stand outside an Allen Street home conducting an initial investigation the shooting of a 48-year-old Wabash man. Photo by Emma Rausch Both were transferred to Fort Wayne hospitals for treatment. Shepherd was taken by ambulance while Bowman was flown by medical helicopter.

The initial investigation further revealed that the two subjects were involved in a domestic relationship.

Detective John Krhin

and Indiana State Police crime scene investigators are continuing the investigation.

The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department assisted at both scenes.

Benson said Wabash Police had an officer stationed at the hospital awaiting Bowman’s release.

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

A former Wabash man was convicted Wednesday, Dec. 21, for charges that stemmed from a 1997 child molesting case.

Christopher L. Kimble, 46, Fairfax, S.C., was found guilty of felony child molesting and felony attempted child molesting.

The charges stemmed from a 1997 investigation in which a child younger than 10years-old reported to local law enforcement that Kimble had touched them inappropriately in 1994, according to the probable cause CHRISTOPHER affidavit.

The KIMBLE child told officers that they knew the difference between good touch and bad touch after learning about it in school, the documents continued.

A warrant was issued for Kimble’s arrest on June 3, 1997, but was not fulfilled until Oct. 26, 2016.

On Jan. 23, 1998, Prosecutor Alfred Plummer III filed for a fugitive warrant for Kimble in regards to the case, according to court documents.

However, in June 1997, Kimble had been extradited to South Carolina for charges stemming from a May 1996 rape case, according to Spartanburg County, (continued on page 7)

I resolve ... Local residents look ahead to 2017

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com While giving and being merry is the reason for the season, the new year is right around the corner and with it another chance to better oneself.

For nearly 4,000 years, communities from around the world have celebrated New Years Eve and made resolutions to guide them into and throughout the next year.

Resolutions often include getting fit or volunteering more, but, no matter the focus, each one is made with the hopes of bringing out the best in each person, even if the plans are seldom kept.

In accordance with the tradition, many Wabash County residents have also made resolutions with the same hopes of bettering themselves or fix bad habits.

The following locals shared their 2017 ambitions with The Paper of Wabash County. (continued on page 16)

Kourtland Pratt, 8: “To get better at playing soccer and reading.”

Katie Pratt: “To slow down and enjoy life a little more.”

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Riverfront development project reaches fundraising goal

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Plans for a development along the Wabash River, just west of the Wabash Street bridge, has raised its needed funding to receive a state matching grant.

The Wabash Marketplace Inc. design committee needed to raise $50,000 by Dec. 31 to qualify for a $50,000 matching grant from the Indiana Housing and Community D e ve l o p m e n t Agency’s “CreatINg Places.”

“We reached the $50,000 mark,” Tyler Karst, WMI project manager, said of the

success which came the week of Dec. 12.

“That officially made the project a go, but we are still accepting donations.

“Each extra dollar we receive above the match will go toward making the project even bigger and better.”

The Wabash R i v e r f r o n t Development Project seeks to create a riverfront plaza featuring two gazebos, seating and landscaping. There also will be a deck that overlooks the river, as well as a new business that will serve as a seasonal outfitter rending such things as bicycles, canoes and kayaks, as well as sell-

ing various accessories.

The design committee will meet in January to begin making final decisions on the project.

“Next comes the fun part, where we’ll get to decide exactly what the plaza will look like,” Andrea Zwiebel, design committee chair, said.

“Lots of people have given us great ideas about different features that could be a part of the project.

Our committee will look at how we can maximize the funds that we have and get the most bang for our buck. And of course any decisions we make are subject to approval by the City and Adam Hall at the Park Department.”

Committee member Jordan Tandy said the committee will meet Jan. 20.

An artist’s conception of what the Wabash River development could look like. Photo provided

“There are several of us within the design committee who are primarily working on the project, and we stay in contact daily,” he told The Paper of Wabash County.

In addition to the City of Wabash and the Park Department, the committee also must follow regulations from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

“I am working with

Scott Dean, environmental manager for the Indiana DNR Division of Water,” Tandy said. “We submitted a FARA (Floodplain Analysis and Regulatory Assessment) request

earlier this month.

“We’ll work within whatever restrictions they might impose to complete the project.”

Tandy said the goal is to have the project completed by Memorial Day, and a dedication would take place during the First Friday celebration in June. Construction, once started, should take about one month to complete, he said.

In addition to the design committee’s deadline, the group also must meet a deadline set by the IHCDA. The agencies “deadline to complete the project is one year from the disbursement of the funds,” Tandy said.

“We anticipate receiving the $50,000 from the state in the next couple of weeks, so we won’t have any problem meeting their deadline.”

Committee members noted that the fundraising effort has been a communitywide event.

“We had a lot of big donations and we had a lot of small donations,” Tandy said. “I don’t know why I get surprised anymore about how generous this community is.

When there is a financial need for a project like this, Wabash always seems to answer the bell.”

The Design Committee identified the following individuals and organizations who made especially generous contributions: the Agness Family Foundation, the City of Wabash, Ford Meter Box Foundation, Lisa Gilman and Michael Rheinheimer, Beacon Credit Union, (continued on page 3)

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4-H Council honors program’s seniors

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash County 4-H Council recognized 52 senior 4-H members for their hard work in program during ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 16.

The recognition came during halftime of the SouthwoodManchester girls basketball game at Manchester, and the Wabash-Nor thfield boys basketball game at Northfield.

In the past, the 4-H Council has recognized a small group of top point achieving senior 4-H members from each school, according to Angela Christopher, Extension

Educator of 4-H Youth Development.

“A couple of years ago, the entire point system and achievement process was revised to focus more on what the 4-H members learned rather than earned in 4-H,” she told The Paper of Wabash County.

“Through the new achievement process, members are required to achieve goals in the areas of participation, cooperation with others, citizenship, leadership, and project education.

“Members who achieve those goals and submit necessary paperwork are now recognized yearly during the

Achievement Awards Ceremony at the 4-H Fair.”

Since 4-H greatly encourages member involvement and leadership at all levels of the organization, a suggestion from last year’s seniors in leadership roles was that all seniors receive recognition for participation in Wabash County 4-H rather than the small group from each school as 4H Council had done in the past, Christopher continued.

“The 4-H Council agreed that as part of the ‘make-over’ to the achievement process that all senior 4-H members who successfully completed their junior year in 4-

Among those receiving recognition at the Southwood-Manchester basketball game were (front row, from left) Charley Lee, Clara Burdette, Megan Baxter, TeriAnn Hall, Elizabeth Michel, Madison Hire, Nathan Fadil; Audrey Wilcox (back row, from left), Collin Meggison, Alexis Wagoner, Collin Tennant, Heath Dierks, Kane Gable. Photo by Eric Christiansen H should be recognized,” she said.

“Since the recognition includes a Wabash County 4-H Senior sweatshirt, we can’t very well wait until the fair to recognize them.”

Distributing the sweatshirts was a

small dilemma the council faced.

“We are very fortunate to have such incredible support of the Wabash County 4H program from our local school districts,” Christopher said. “It is wonderful to know that the administration and staff in our schools see and value the leadership, citizenship, and hands-on educational experiences that 4-H Grows in Wabash County youth.

“When I approached the schools about allowing us to recognize 4H members during

Among those receiving recognition at the Wabash-Northfield basketball game were (front row, from left) Victoria Givens, Mary Guisewhite, Catherine Tracy, Danielle Wagoner; Sam Burcroff (back row, from left), Reid Votaw, Jacklyn Peas, Isaac Gottschalk, Courtney Stapleton, Alexys Martin. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Riverfront development project reaches fundraising goal ...continued from page 2

Parkview Wabash Hospital, Michael and Angie Beauchamp, Crossroads Bank, Wabash County CVB, Kristen and Richard Church, Tiede Metz Downs Tandy & Petruniw, P.C., Bill and Carole Konyha, Amy and Patrick Sullivan, and an anonymous donor.

The group also pointed to the efforts of local businesses in helping to raise the match funds.

“Pizza King, Marelli’s and the Eclectic Shoppe each donated 10 percent of their sales from First Friday in December,” committee member

Abby Hoy said. “That went a long way toward not just raising the funds, but also spreading the word about what we’re trying to accomplish.”

In addition, Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill donated 10 percent of the bar sale proceeds from its Ugly Christmas Sweater Party / Sun King Tap Take Over on Dec. 22.

“Even though we’ve raised the funds to receive the matching grant from IHCDA, we are still gladly accepting donations,” Tandy said. “Because of the fundraising success, we’re now able to consider some

features that weren’t in our original budget.

“Some things we’re considering are an artistic sculpture that doubles as a bike rack, hydration station for people and pets, and a water feature.”

Those who would like to make a contribution may send donations to Karst at the WMI office, 99 W. Canal St., Wabash.

Checks should be made out to Wabash Marketplace Inc., and “ R i v e r f r o n t Development Project” should be written in the memo line.

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Weaver, 3 others honored by Visit Wabash County

By The Paper staff Wade Weaver, owner of Dream Weaver Marketing, was honored on Dec. 15 during Visit Wabash County’s end of the year board meeting, which took place at The Main View Inn in North Manchester.

Weaver, who served as Visit Wabash County’s board president dur-

ing 2016 was presented with a Distinguished Leadership Award for his level of service and dedication to the organization.

Presenting the award on behalf of the full board of directors and staff was Howard Kaler, incoming 2017 Board President for Visit Wabash County.

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“During your tenure you have represented Visit Wabash County with professionalism, positive leadership, and strength. You have led the board and staff with vision, wisdom and care.

We thank you so much for your service to this Board and to the Wabash County Community.

Thank you.”

During the past year, Visit Wabash County has aggressively accomplished an advanced scope of work which included the completion of large scale programming projects; the Dam to Dam Wabash County Century Ride, the Taste of Wabash Foodie Tour, Trolley No. 85 tours, a digital kiosk installation plan, and support for the Small Business Revolution project, along with numerous operational improvements.

“The leadership of Visit Wabash County is in strong and very capable hands,” said Weaver. “It has been rewarding to act as President for the

Dylan Reynolds, outgoing member on the Visit Wabash County board, receives a certificate from outgoing board president Wade Weaver. Photos provided.

Bev Vanderpool, outgoing member on the Visit Wabash County board, receives a certificate from outgoing board president Wade Weaver. Photos provided. organization and it has been an honor to serve alongside an incredible group of community leaders.”

The Visit Wabash County board will say goodbye Beverly Vanderpool and Dylan Reynolds, both have completed three, two-year terms and have served as past presidents for the organization.

Susie Hampton will retire from the board one year shy of completing three, two-year terms. Weaver has agreed to serve one final year to complete Hampton’s incomplete last term.

In addition to approving Weaver to complete Hampton’s term, the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners approved the appointment of Sarah Lochner to the Board of Directors.

Mayor Scott Long approved the appointment of Anne Titus and Steve Shumaker to the Board of

Directors.

Members of the 2017 Tourism Commission are President, Howard Kaler (Charley Creek Inn); Vice President, Jan Roland (Community Vo l u n t e e r ) ; Treasurer, Brady Burgess (BIT C o m p u t e r s ) ; Secretary, Wade W e a v e r (Dreamweaver, LLC).

Additional directors include Tod Minnich ( H o n e y w e l l Foundation) Laura Rager (Community Volunteer), Sarah Lochner (Wabash County Probation); Steve Shumaker ( C o m m u n i t y Volunteer) and Anne Titus (Parkview Wabash Hospital).

Office staff includes Christine Flohr, executive director of tourism, Whitney Millspaugh, marketing manager, Jennifer LongDillon, tourism manager and Margery Justice, visitor services.

Susie Hampton, retiring member on the Visit Wabash County board, receives a certificate from outgoing board president Wade Weaver. Photos provided.

Wade Weaver (right) shows off the award he received for his term as president on the Visit Wabash County board. He received the gift from incoming board president Howard Kaler.

Red Cross plans Jan. 5 blood drive in North Manchester

By The Paper staff The American Red Cross will have a blood drive on Jan. 5 at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., North

Manchester. The drive will be from noon to 6 p.m.

Those who have not scheduled an appointment may do so by calling 800-448-3543.

Walk-ins also are welcome.

Those donating should bring their donor card or another form of positive identification.

Without identification, one won’t be able to donate. Youth who are 16 are now eligible to

donate if they have a Red Cross consent form signed by their parent.

Those donating Jan. 5 will receive a free, long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.

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Passport to Adventure teaches sixth graders about new cultures

By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

LAKETON — New cultures, foods, and currencies are some of the many topics recently covered by sixth graders at M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School.

From Monday to Wednesday, the sixth graders participated in the Passport to Adventure program, which brings in guest speakers to share first-hand information about other countries.

“It’s three days long. The first two days, we have different speakers talking about cultures throughout the world,” Annie Clark, lead sixth grade teacher, said.

Topics during the first two days include flags, food, currency and fair trade.

“Part of what I think is neat for the kids is that we have teachers or people who are in the building who have traveled who come and share their experience. To see someone that they know and hear their story of what they’ve experienced in another country is neat for them,” sixth grade teacher Heather Terflinger said.

Exchange students from across the county visited MIS on the third day to give presentations to the sixth graders.

“The kids rotate through and they listen to presentations, which were really good this year. They tell them what school is like, they talk about their government, economies, culture, climate and traditions,” Terflinger said.

“It’s a good leadership opportunity for the high school kids, and a good learning opportunity for our students.”

During the exchange students’ presentations, the sixth graders are invited to ask questions.

“I had them ask what their school day was like, and they were also interested in how long the day was over there, meaning, when does the sun rise and set?”

Clark said.

Some of the students, such as those in the groups sixth grade teacher Andrew Zimmerman observed, wanted to know what the biggest adjustment the exchange students faced coming to North Manchester was. Others focused on the differences in athletic opportunities.

“A lot were intrigued that they don’t have school sports the way that we do,” Instead, they do club sports,” Terflinger said.

The sixth graders were not the only ones surprised by the differences in athletics.

“The exchange students were shocked at the spirit here, that they would go and cheer their friends on at a game,” Clark said.

The information learned during the presentations is used in a project the sixth grade students work on after Passport to Adventure ends.

“At the end of the Passport, it ties into a project that the students do where they’re creating their own country, tying in some of the things that they found out about different cultures and different countries,” Andrew Zimmerman, sixth grade teacher, said. ““They’re creating their own culture, their own government. Basically, the

things that they’ve learned through Passport they’re implementing into their own country,” Terflinger said.

“I think overall it’s just a good eye opener for the kids, that the world is not just like North Manchester,” Zimmerman said.

According to Teresa Witkoske, Wabash County Purdue Extension Office director and educator, the program began in 2004.

She wanted to use her job at Purdue Extension to do a program about multicultural appreciation.

“I was an exchange student in college, in Denmark for six months or so, and there was also a family from Guatemala who were really good friends of ours. As time goes on, you realize that we are 98 percent Caucasian in Wabash County,” she said.

“I worked with One World Handcraft to take some of their fair-trade products to the schools, and then added the international exchange students as guests.”

More than 100 exchange students have participated in the program since 2004.

“I talk to the counselors at the high schools and ask who their international students are, and get our list of who they are and what countries they’re from,” Witkoske said.

She meets with them in November to explain the project, and if they are interested they prepare a presentation and are given transportation to the school.

Witkoske said the program provides a new way for the sixth grade students to learn about other cultures.

“Their able to talk

to someone from a different country and learn about them first-hand, instead of just reading it in a book,” she said.

A n g e l a Christopher, a 4-H youth educator with the extension office, works one of the stations dealing with food and spices from around the world.

“We try to make it a full sensory palate, if you will, between language, currency, literature and people to make it a full experience,” Witkoske said.

The first year of Passport to Adventure was at MES with 2nd graders, but the program fit better into the 6th grade curriculum and standards.

“In particular, [MIS] has really bought into this and embraced this program… The teachers have allowed us to have these three days of experiences to make it what we call Passport to Adventure,” Witkoske said.

The program is offered to other schools, with Sharp Creek, Metro North and Southwood all participating.

“It’s a pretty exten-

Lotte Van der Ven, from The Netherlands and Lea Ellenreider, from Germany, speak to sixth grade students at Manchester Intermediate School during the Passport to Adventure program Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Photo by David Fenker sive commitment for everybody,” she said.

In addition to teaching the sixth grade students about other cultures, Witkoske hopes they learn something about themselves.

“I challenge them on the first day to ask what their background is. “You may have a prejudice or stereotype against some country or type of person, and the next thing you know, your uncle could have been from that country. We try to break the barriers and the

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City gets bids for next phase of sewer separation project

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabsh.com

The City of Wabash received six bids on Wednesday, Dec. 21, for the second phase of the city’s Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long Term Control Plan project.

The bids, opened during a special Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, ranged from $2.47 million from Geiger Excavating to

$4.24 million from Lykins Contracting.

The board took the bids under advisement and will wait to take final action on it once they are reviewed by Keith Bryant of United Consulting, and W a s t e w a t e r Superintendent Bob Gray.

Bidding were: — Atlas Excavating, West Lafayette, $2,877,685, with a mandatory alternate bid reduced by $95,852.

— Dunigan Brothers, Jackson Mich., $2,863,847, with a mandatory alternate bid reduced by $20,927.

— Geiger Excavating, Fort Wayne, $2,470,297, with a mandatory alternate bid reduced by $27,282.78 — Infrastructure Systems, Orleans, $3,291,360, with a mandatory alternate bid reduced by $21,975.

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Bryant told The Paper of Wabash County that the alternate bid was needed to exchange one type of pipe material in the storm sewers for another type.

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management have required Indiana communities with combined sewer systems to develop plans to mitigate combined sewer overflows in order to meet the Clean Water Act and resulting Water Quality Standards.

The city has been working on the project since 2001. It was broken into four phases. The first phase, primarily along

Manchester Avenue, was completed in 2013.

The second phase, to be completed by Nov. 1, 2017.

Bryant said there are several places on the city’s south side that are included in the project’s second phase.

“There’s one on Chestnut and Middle Street,” he said.

“There’s a project working in the Columbus and Pike Street area. There’s some work in the Linlawn and Berkley area.

“On the north side we’ve got some work in the Highland Drive and Parkway Drive area. There’s some work right off of State Road 13 at Gillen, and also some work north of Sherman. There’s a sewer segment there that’s in a grass strip, alley area.”

The work in the Sherman Street area will not require any excavation, he said.

“All we’re doing is lining the sewer with a non-traditional trenchless method, so there won’t be a lot of

disturbance in the area.”

The last area of work, he said, is near the city’s lift station near Indiana and Washington Street.

Work should begin on the project sometime in March, he believes.

The third phase is to be completed by Nov. 1, 2021, and the final phase by Nov. 1, 2025.

The phases are staggered roughly four years apart to help ease the burden of paying for them,.

Johnston retires as City Schools attorney

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com After 47 years of service, John Johnston retired as the Wabash City Schools attorney on Monday, Dec. 19, at the Board of Education’s final meeting of the year.

Every year since 1969, the WCS Education Board appointed Johnston to the role and now he’s decided to retire, according to Jason Callahan, superintendent.

“I think any time you’ve served for 47 years, you have the opportunity to retire at point in time,” Callahan told The Paper of Wabash County. “We appoint board attorney every year. … He started in 1969 and he’s been our board attorney ever since. So it’s been a great career.

“It is incredible. I would say it’s some kind of record.”

Johnston is currently facing allegations of committing criminal offenses However, “John Johnston’s service (retirement from) Wabash City Schools has no relation to anything else going on in his professional career,” Callahan affirmed. “He’s been a loyal and outstanding attorney for Wabash City Schools. … We appreciate his time and service to us.”

Since his initial appointment, Johnston has attended nearly every school board meeting and witnessed numerous changes in the board

and school system across nearly five decades.

“For me, coming in in the last six years, a key to John’s contribution has been just his institutional knowledge of Wabash City Schools, understanding where we’ve been in the past and challenges that we’ve faced in the past and how we’ve overcome those challenges to remain one of the best school systems in the state of Indiana,” Callahan said. “It’ll be hard to ever replicate the institutional knowledge that John had in school law. …

So just that institutional knowledge and his commitment to the school system and the community and ultimately our students is what I appreciated the most.”

With Johnston stepping down, the board left the duty of finding his successor to Callahan.

“We have an internal process,” the superintendent said.

“The board has left that up to me to pursue that process and so we’re looking at some candidates right now. It’ll be a short (process).”

The successor, whomever it may be, will have large shoes to fill.

“John’s commitment and service, a lot of board attorneys don’t—in fact, I’d say most board attorneys don’t come to every board meeting,” Callahan said. “John loyally made it to every board meeting and he did it for a little bit of nothing.

“I think that’s cer-

tainly what we’re looking for and, obviously they won’t have that institutional knowledge, but certainly that commitment to serving the children of Wabash in a legal way.”

Board member Brandon France also joined Johnston as his term ended this year.

On Dec. 12, Tiffanie King was appointed to fill France’s seat on the board.

In other news, news arrived to the board that Manchester Community Schools decided to leave the Wabash-Miami Area Program (WMAP), but Callahan said he is not worried about the decision.

“Part of what steps Manchester took is part of a long process,” he said. “So I see that more as a functional (process).

To leave WMAP, you have to withdraw before Jan. 1 and again that gives them 18 months. So we have a long time to discuss what that looks like, what are the challenges. I look forward to a lot of different discussions.

“I’m not overtly concerned at this time. I just think we have a lot of time and Manchester, like all of us, has to continually look at our expenditures and our services and evaluate, ‘Can we do this more efficiently?’ I commend them for that and I think we are all facing that.

“So I’m not concerned,” he continued. “I think it will all make everything better in the end.”

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Manchester attorney to fill vacant council seat ...continued from the front page “I do believe in small government, so hopefully that lines up whit the Council,” he added. “ I just want to contribute my skills to the Council.”

A civil majority vote, plus one, is needed to select a

winner, which meant the with six voters, the victor required four votes.

O u t g o i n g Councilman Bill Ruppel had shown interest in the opening, but withdrew his name earlier this week, leaving

Wabash man found guilty ...continued from the front page

Autumn Ridge helps: Michael Lehman with Autumn Ridge in Wabash had a sticky fundraiser, with the result being him taped to one of the facility’s doors. The winners were all the kids who were at Walmart on Dec. 17 for the annual Shop With a Cop program. Photo provided

Bike winner: Santa saw more than 300 children at Timbercrest’s Festival of Trees event and received 115 ‘Letters to Santa Wish Lists’.

Santa drew one lucky winner out of those letters to win a brand new bike.

Eight year old Dillon Enyeart, son of Matt and Amber Enyeart, was this year’s winner. Photo provided .

S.C. court records. On Feb. 11, 1998, he was sentenced to 25 years for first-degree criminal sexual conduct and kidnapping.

On Jan. 27, 1998, the Attorney General for the State of Indiana filed a notice with the governor of South Carolina that, after Kimble’s proceedings, the state should forward papers and information to the Extradition Office, Wabash County court records continued.

Later, the State of Indiana was informed that Kimble was incarcerated “serving a lengthy jail term and was believed to be sentenced to 50 years at the South Carolina Department of Corrections,” according to Plummer.

As of Oct. 26, Kimble had served 18 years of his South Carolina conviction when he was extradit-

ed back to Wabash County to stand trial for the local allegations.

On Wednesday, Kimble and his attorney Craig Persinger moved to vacate judgment on count one, felony child molestation, on double jeopardy grounds, and it will be taken into advisement and address it at the sentencing, according to court documents.

The sentencing hearing was set for Monday, Jan. 9, at 3 p.m.

the position between Mize and DeLaughter.

“I think my experience on the financial and business side of things will help identify ways to cut costs that we don’t need to

spend,” Mize said.

“That’s all I want to do. I want to help and bring my expertise and experience to the Council fiscally.”

Mize will join the Council in January.

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HUNTINGTON — Huntington University has announced that Kline’s CPA Group P.C. of Huntington, has agreed to fund an agribusiness scholarship in the amount of $2,500. The first award will be granted for the 2017-2018 school year.

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Use break in weather to inspect, reinforce mailboxes

By The Paper staff The Indiana Department of Transportation is recommending that residents along state and U.S. highways make good use of the warmer temperatures to prepare their mailboxes for our next winter blast.

Snow and ice removal is INDOT’s number one priority in the winter months.

INDOT’s yellow plow trucks often travel slower than the speed limit. INDOT snowfighters are careful to avoid mailboxes, but despite their best efforts, the weight of snow thrown from

plows can cause damage to mailboxes with weak supports.

Property owners are responsible for installing and maintaining mailboxes on state highway right of way. If a mailbox is placed as far from the edge of the road as the carrier can reach from a vehicle and the mailbox is placed on a sturdy support, it should be able to withstand the force of snow thrown from a plow.

Keeping access areas near the mailbox clear of snow can help ensure safer delivery of mail and reduce the amount of snow coming off the

plow.

INDOT offers these tips to help reduce the risk of mailbox damage: — Place a 6- to 8inch piece of reflective tape on the mailbox to help snowfighters see it at night.

— Remove snow from around the mailbox, but avoid throwing the snow back onto the roadway.

This Missouri DOT video shows how to minimize snow being thrown onto the mailbox and driveway: https://youtu.be/8Bm 7mJxJOSU — Inspect the mailbox. Make sure it is firmly supported in the ground and check

for deteriorated wooden posts and rusted metal posts. Also, make sure the mailbox is securely mounted to the post.

Check the mounts for rust and wear as well.

— If possible, avoid plastic mailboxes.

Some plastic mailboxes have a tendency to shatter in cold weather.

If the mailbox continues to get knocked down, consider changing the location of the mailbox.

Sometimes moving the mailbox a few feet in either direction can help.

Manchester joins partnership to offer pharmacogenomics training program From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y, RxGenomix and the A m e r i c a n P h a r m a c i s t s

Association have teamed up to offer online training in phar macogenomics (PGx).

RxGenomix is working with the northeast Indiana university to help pharmacists and

pharmacy students understand the fundamentals of PGx. The core of this initiative is a 16-hour training program, providing the tools needed to put this emerging science into clinical practice.

Pharmacogenomics

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is a significant component of what is known as precision or personalized medicine. It helps health care providers understand genetic-related factors which, along with other elements, influence a patient’s

Michael’s Diner and Green Hat Productions became the newest Wabash Chamber of Commerce members Thursday, Dec. 22. Each business performed ceremonious ribbon cuttings to commemorate the occasion. Green Hat Productions co-founders Justin Vail (top photo, front row from left) and Jeff Guenin-Hodson cut the ribbon as Interim Chamber Project Manager Shelley Agness holds it and friends and family look on.

At Michael’s Diner, manager Mark Fritz (bottom photo, left) holds the ribbon as owner Bernardo Velazquez begins to make the cut and Agness and Steve Kirtlan, of the Chamber, look on. Photos by Emma Rausch

response to medications. Their patients’ DNA can be used to help the prescriber decide what medications, and at what dosage, are most likely to work best, while minimizing the risk of adverse drug reactions.

Through partnerships with Manchester and labs with Clinical L a b o r a t o r y I m p r ove m e n t Amendments (CLIA) certification, Tennessee-based RxGenomix is providing what health care providers need to integrate pharmacogenomics into their practices.

Learn more: http://www.rxgenomi x.com/phar macogenomics-education/ PGx has several dis-

tinct benefits, including more effective treatment, limiting or avoiding adverse drug reactions, more efficient health care delivery and significant cost savings.

The self-paced training program is made possible through a grant from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation, and colleges of pharmacy across the nation are being invited to offer the PGx course to their students through this program.

Manchester is a leader in PGx education. In May, it launched the nation’s first dedicated master’s degree program in pharmacogenomics. The success

of this one-year intensive course at its Fort Wayne campus led the university to start offering the degree online starting in May of 2017.

The two-year online program is available in two tracks: The laboratory track is designed for individuals seeking to work in the phar macogenomic testing or pharmaceutical industry or those pursuing a research position; and the clinical track is designed for health care providers such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists and genetic counselors, who want to put PGx training to use in their own field.

Deadline nears for teacher scholarship application

By The Paper staff Students interested in becoming teachers have until Dec. 31, 2016, to apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, which provides up to $7,500 each year of college for students who commit to teaching in Indiana for five years after earning their degrees.

“This scholarship is designed to attract Indiana’s best and brightest to the teaching profession, preparing a new generation of Indiana teachers to educate Hoosier students,” Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education

Teresa Lubbers said.

“We know that having competent teachers in the classroom is one of the most important factors affecting students’ educational success, so we’re doing what we can to attract those individuals to the profession.”

To qualify for the scholarship, students must either graduate in the highest 20 percent of their high school class or earn a score in the top 20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. To continue earning the scholarship in college, students must earn a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year.

Two hundred Next Generation Hoosier Educator scholarships will be awarded to students in a competitive process based on academic achievement, teacher nomination and an interview. The Commission will review applications and select finalists by January 31, 2017.

Finalists will be interviewed at eight regional sites across the state.

Students selected to receive the scholarship will be notified by April 15, 2017.

Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org /NextTeacher for more information and to apply.

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13-24 Drive-in featured in newly released film

By The Paper staff A “Notice of Filming” was posted at the entrance of the historic 13-24 Drive-in on the warm summer night of July 26, 2013.

Guests arrived to see the movie “Despicable Me 2” on the big screen, but a few lucky attendees became part of the background for a scene being shot for a feature film. A small crew of film, lighting, and production staff took over a small area near the concession building where they filmed a short scene for the independent film, “My Elusive Mychele.” The brief, but comical, scene filmed at the Wabash

location features actors Ken Strong and Kristin Quick as they enjoy a romantic night at the drive-in.

The film premiered to a private audience in Warsaw, in April of 2014. It has been off to film festivals since and has recently been released for public distribution via Square Market and for digital download on Amazon Movies.

Additional information may be found at www.KSPcinematic.co m The lead actress in the film, Kristin Quick, is a Warsaw High School graduate and was 18 years old at the time of filming.

“Playing Michele was an adventure like

I had never experienced before,” Quick said. “When I read the novel, before being asked to play the part, I remember admiring Michele for her sweet character and ability to make the reader fall in love with her. I was nervous at first that I would not be able to live up to her character, but working with Ken Strong and receiving his first hand advice made the role really come together.

“I realized that Michele’s character was that of a relatable, all- American sweetheart, and it would do her the best honor if I just acted natural and in the moment.

Filming for the summer was an experi-

ence that I will share with my children one day and gave me so much appreciation for the film industry.”

“My Elusive Mychele” is an emotionally driven tale of first love and is based on the true story by writer, producer, and director Ken Strong.

In 2010 Strong released the paperback memoir by the same name, which became available for worldwide distribution after finding an emotional connection with readers via his personal social media page. The memoir began as a simple note, developed into a published memoir, then came full circle when the film was

shot in 2013.

Most of the film was shot in Northern Indiana, primarily in the Kosciusko County towns of North Webster, Syracuse, and Warsaw. Scenes were also filmed in Fort Wayne, H u n t i n g t o n , P l a i n f i e l d , Indianapolis, and Cincinnati.

Strong was born in Indianapolis, where the story takes place, and has lived in Northern Indiana for the past 21 years.

“I can’t imagine filming this movie anywhere else”, Strong said. “I feel that the natural backgrounds of Northern Indiana bring a beautiful and wholesome setting to this very personal film.”

Many local actors and actresses had the opportunity to serve as background “extras” on some of the 54 locations used for the film. “My Elusive Mychele” was filmed over an eightmonth period, with

it’s lead actors taking on the extreme challenge of aging a 15 year period through the film.

American Christian music artist Warren Barfield, produced the films emotionally powerful soundtrack.

Postproduction of the film took place at the KSP Cinematic Studios in Warsaw.

The production company focuses on life story filmmaking and aerial cinematography.

Salamonie to host ‘Silence Salamonie Preschool offers ‘Hibernation’ Jan 25 of a Winter’s Night’

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ANDREWS — Learn about coyotes during “Silence of a Winter’s Night” at Salamonie Lake on Jan.14.

The program runs

from 5-8 p.m. and takes place during the best time of the year to find coyote tracks and listen for their voices.

The evening will begin with introductions and a meal featuring lasagna and

toast, salad, and a brownie. At 6 p.m. participants will learn about coyote behavior from District Wildlife Biologist Jason Wade.

Participants will head out on a moonlit hike at 7 p.m. to listen

Salamonie to host Senior Lunch

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Seniors age 50 and older are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at noon on Jan. 2 at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West SRA in Andrews.

After the meal, the movie “A Changing Landscape,” part of the Natural Heritage of Indiana series, will be shown.

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Attendees should plan to bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish.

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and look for signs of coyote activity.

Advance registration is required, and space is limited. The cost is $15 per person.

This event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services to support future events. For more information and to register, call 260468-2127.

Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to S a l a m o n i e P r e s c h o o l ’ s “Hibernation”, January 25 for preschoolers ages 2 – 5 and their families.

Learn how animals stay alive in the cold.

The class will be

social interaction and time outdoors, always with a naturerelated theme.

The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated. Register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127.

offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews.

Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including learning letters, building a craft,

more information, call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS) at 260-4682127. Upper Wabash Interpretive Service is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

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DENVER — From Nov. 16-18, four of North Miami’s poultry judgers earned several honors at the National Poultry contest.

The team placed fourth in the nation, while three members, Jon Neff, Jocelyn Ricket and Adri Richi placing in the top 20 individually.

The team also placed third in Market Poultry and fifth in Egg

Production.

The four returned to Louisville, Ky., to represent Indiana in the National Poultry and Egg Conference Competition held in conjunction with the North American International Livestock Exposition.

They were invited to compete on the national level and represent all of Indiana based on their first place state finish last spring.

Judgers evaluated classes of live laying hens, dressed ready to

cook poultry, interior eggs, exterior eggs, poultry parts identification, and ready to cook eggs according to USDA grading standards. Multiple classes of each area were judged. The students were also required to give verbal reasons to defend their placings where they are scored on public speaking, reasoning, and technical judging aspects.

The team is coached by Pete Jones and Jim Wildermuth.

Competing in the National Poultry contest in Louisville, Ky., were (from left) Jon Neff, Jocelyn Ricket, Adri Richie, Allison Dragstrem. Photo provided

North Miami FFA Novice team qualifies for state

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URBANA

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the North Miami FFA’s Novice Parliamentary Procedures team traveled to Hamilton Southeastern High School to compete in the Section II contest.

Its finish has qualified it for the state contest.

Team members qualified for the Section contest based on their success at the District VI contest Nov. 21 held at Eastbrook high

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URBANA YOKE PARISH WOMEN’S GUILD: Sixteen members were served a meal prepared by Brenda Eads and Donna Harman at the home of Brenda Eads for their December meeting.

President Brenda Eads had prayer before the meal. During the business meeting that followed, Eileen Weck read a thank-you from Mental Health America for their donation to the Christmas Gift Lift.

The treasurer, secretary and flower/card reports were given by Eileen Weck, Nancy

school.

The Novice team consisted of all freshman and the contest was comprised of a parliamentary demonstration that follows Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised. The team placed first which qualifies them for the state contest that takes place on Jan. 28.

The purpose of the contest is for members to demonstrate the correct procedures of an official business meeting, including opening ceremonies, order of

business, and closing ceremonies. Student objectives include using parliamentary procedures to conduct an orderly and efficient meeting, demonstrate knowledge of parliamentary law, and present a logical, realistic, and convincing discussion.

The team secretary must also complete accurate minutes.

The contest is also judged on presentation of official FFA opening and closing ceremonies.

Anderson, and Helen Dawes.

Secret prayer partners for the last three months were revealed and new names for the next three months were drawn. Members enjoyed trying to draw specified Christmas items on a plate on top of their head. Prizes were given for those who came closest to following all the directions and a prize was given to the one who had the lowest score.

The gift exchange followed. Each person had the option of taking a new gift or taking one from someone who’d already opened their gift.

In addition to the hostesses Brenda Eads and Donna Harman, those attending were: Marsha Wade, Helen Dawes, Donna Yentes, Janet Warnock, Nancy Haupert, Eileen Weck, Carla Krom, Hilda Wilcox, Martha Chamberlain, Sara Long, Mary Earle, Kitty Baer, Pat Hartley, and Lana Long.

Thanks to Brenda’s husband, Dan, for the valet parking.

SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE names drawn on Dec. 16 were Coy Pefley who was nominated by Mrs. Pattison for volunteering to show work on the board and using correct math vocabulary and Jessica Ray who was also nominated by Mrs. Pattison for working diligently to get her book done and working beyond requirements.

SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 9, school resumes. Jan. 10, student activity pictures for yearbook. Jan. 11, report cards for first semester go home with students.

B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at The Fried Egg on Dec. 21: Carol Layne, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy and Chad Dilling, John and Darla Eads, Eileen Weck, Alma DeVore, Helen Dawes, and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast.

Members of the North Miami Novice Parliamentary Procedure team are (front, from left) Jessa Wihelm, Ethan Butcher, Carly Gunter, Vivian Butner, Makenzie France, Nathanial Winters, and Noah Pfaffenbach; Trey Mettler (back, from left), Gavin Dyson, Justin Driscoll, David Riviera, and Hannah McVay. Photo provided

AUSTIN AND SARAH CARROTHERS will be speaking during the Urbana Yoke Parish church service at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 1. Their presentation will take place during the regular worship service.

The service will be held in the Grace Church one block east of State Road 13 in Urbana.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add the family and friends of Wayne “Bear” Smith who died on Dec. 17 and continue to remember John Eltzroth, Harold (and Nancy) Christie, Richard Miller, Herman Bozarth, Lillian Maurer, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Jane Winebrenner, and Ardis Witkoske.

Please add Doris Mattern. Philip Weck is scheduled to leave the Marion Rehab the last week of Dec. after being in hospitals and a rehab unit since Sept.

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BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 29 – Nancy Chamberlain, Tiann Aughinbaugh, Joshua Watkins. Dec. 30 – Paula Appleton, Ruth Ann Pilgrim, Chad Dilling. Dec. 31 – Caton Howard and Larry Urschel. Larry would appreciate hearing from his Urbana friends at his new address – 1095 Crosspointe, Wabash, IN 46992. Jan. 1 – Sam Long, Brandon Roberts, Delores Schoenlein, Lisa Lawyer. Jan. 2 – Rebecca Bechtold, Anna Lee Biehl, Mary Wilcox. Jan. 3 – Douglas Wilcox, Dave Sommers, Chris Hann.

Jan. 4 – Brenda Eads, Kash LaFerney.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 2 – Chad and Peggy Dilling.

LAST WEEKS BASKETBALL PICTURE IDENTIFIED: Thanks to Virginia Bozarth who called and identified the people in the 1941 Urbana basketball team. Front row left to

RECEIVES AWARD: Lion Marvin Mast presents a W. P. Woods Fellowship Medallion award to Lions Michael and Bonita Snell as special recognition for their years of service to the Urbana Lions Club.

Along with helping with all of the local Urbana Lions Club projects they are in charge of the ECHO youth slot car racing program held in January, February and March each year, putting on the October Car Show to raise money for the Urbana Street Light Fund, and running the Snack Shack for ball games, tractor pulls, and car shows that begin in April and end in October. Photo provided right: R. B. Ullom, Leon Ridenour, Eugene Haupert, Eugene Miller, Robert Driscoll.

Back row left to right: Manager Paul Shaffer, Bruce Smith, Max Pretorius, John Wilcox, Arthur Haupert, (unknown).

Wilbur Dawes would have been their coach.

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John Joseph Votaw passed away Dec. 5, 2016, in Estero, Fla. He was born Nov. 30, 1928, in Connersville, to Verling and Elizabeth Votaw, who preceded him in death.

John is survived by his wife, Joann Oxender; brother Al Votaw; sister Liz Schorr (Jim); six children Philip Votaw (Pam), Roger Votaw (Ann), Valerie Trail (Jim), Daniel Oxender (Svetlana), Deanna Burgess (David), Dorin Oxender (Shelia), and nine grandchildren Wesley Trail, Anthony Votaw, Linsey Trail, Reid Votaw, Bill Oxender, Liz Oxender, Jordan Burgess, Nick Burgess, and Shea Oxender.

John earned an undergraduate degree in Agriculture from Purdue.

He was married to Eleanor (Reid) Votaw in 1957 until her passing in 1990. John married Joann (Hansing) Oxender in 1994.

John spent the majority of his life in the Wabash area establishing the FISH of Wabash food pantry in cooperation with other local pastors, serving the Wabash Christian Church as a youth director and associate pastor, and caring for his farm. In recent years John was an active member of the St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church in Fort Myers, Fla. John touched many people’s lives in remarkable ways through his gentle spirit, kindness, faith and love.

Memorial services were Dec. 28, 2016, at St. Hilary’s Episcopal Church in Fort Myers, Fla., and will be Jan. 15, 2017, at 3 p.m., at Wabash Christian Church in Wabash.

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Jane Ellen Harris, 88, of The Villages passed away quietly in her sleep Dec. 16, 2016, after a six year losing battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Her final six months, she was lovingly cared for at Mission Oaks Memory Care Center.

She was born in Indianapolis on March 26, 1928. She was graduated from Pike Township High School and attended both Butler University and Indiana UniversityBloomington.

She met her husband, Dr. Richard C. Harris, briefly in high school and later, when he was in the U.S. Navy, they fell in love and were married Aug. 14, 1949, in Sweeny Chapel at Butler University in Indianapolis. Jane worked at BB & I Trucking Company as a billing clerk during Richard’s freshman year in dental school in Bloomington and later at Metro Goldwyn Mayer in the Indianapolis branch as a bookkeeper.

She also worked as Richard’s bookkeeper for several years during his 37 1/2 years of practicing dentistry in Wabash. They continued to live in Wabash after his semiretirement until 1992. Jane and Richard visited The Villages for the first time in 1992 and became snowbirds, dividing their time between Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana and The Villages. In February 1997, they moved to The Villages and purchased a villa on Hacienda Golf Course where Richard continues to reside.

Jane was an avid golfer having won the Wabash Country Club ladies’ championship three times along with numerous other tournaments. She played a pretty good game of tennis and loved card games of all kinds. She played duplicate bridge regularly with a bridge club in Wabash and was a member and past president of Tri Kappa sorority. Jane was also an ardent volunteer.

She taught children’s Sunday school at Wabash United Methodist Church, delivered Meals on Wheels in Wabash and volunteered her time at both the Wabash County Hospital and the Villages Regional Hospital.

Richard and Jane also made several missionary trips to Honduras and Belize to provide dental services.

Along with her husband, Richard, Jane is survived by her four children, Rick, Kathlyn, Amy and Jill, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Dorothy Kortepeter and one younger brother, Bill Kortepeter. Her other younger brother, Don Korte, survives. She will be dearly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Memorable contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s funds of any kind.

Services are pending.

Dianna Bechtold, 70 Heckman Bindery retiree Dec. 2, 1946 – Dec. 20, 2016 Dianna P. Bechtold, 70, North Manchester, died at 9:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born Dec. 2, 1946 in Huntington, to J. Eldon and Jessie L. (Brodrick) Stephan. On July 23, 1966, she married Larry W. Bechtold.

Dianna was a homemaker and farm wife and had worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester, for 38 years, retiring in 2015. She was a member of Salem United Methodist, North Manchester, and loved I.U. basketball and Green Bay football.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Bechtold, North Manchester; daughters, Lisa Bechtold, North Manchester, Patty Eltzroth, North Manchester, and Amanda (Doug) Rhoades, South Whitley; brothers, Wayne (Diana) Stephan, North Manchester, and Curtis (Susan) Stephan, Goshen; sister, Carolyn (John) Renz, North Manchester; grandchildren, Andrew and Austin Eltzroth and greatgrandchildren, Korbin and Kensley Eltzroth.

Visitation was Monday, Dec. 26, 2016,. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN and one hour prior to service on Tuesday. Services were Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at 11 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Alan Seipker officiated. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Dianna Bechtold, memorial contributions may be made to Parkview Supportive Care Unit, 2200 Randalia Drive, 3rd floor State Tower, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.

Private condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com

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Merrit M. Killen, 97, of Huntington, died at 9:15 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016 at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington. Funeral services and visitation was Friday, Dec. 23, 2016 at Bailey-Love Mortuary with the Rev. Richard Case and the Rev. Russell Buzzard officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. Burial was in Mt. Etna Cemetery in Huntington County.

Preferred memorials are to Pilcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750.

Merrit was born on Feb. 16, 1919, in Huntington, the son of J.R. and Lena (Woods) Killen. He graduated from Monument City High School and attended Purdue University for two years. He married Marguerite R. Buzzard on March 27, 1943 in Huntington; she preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1997.

Merrit farmed for most of his life and was on the board of directors at Bippus State Bank for 30 years. He was a member of Pilcher’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Huntington County. He loved auctions and farm sales, particularly buying and selling cattle, hogs, and real estate. He especially enjoyed cigars and telling good jokes.

Merrit is survived by his son – Ray Killen of Huntington; a daughter – Rita Wright of Warren; a brother – Don Killen of Huntington; two grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a sister, Shirley June Pugh.

Please sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com. Those unable to attend may view the service on the Bailey-Love Mortuary channel at www.livestream.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Merrit M. Killen.

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Gaynel Vickrey, 77 Retired RN Oct. 30, 1939 – Dec. 22, 2016 Gaynel Vickrey, 77, of rural LaFontaine, died at 7:40 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born Oct. 30, 1939, in Wabash, to Carlos M. “Jack” and Mary (Hoover) Miner.

Gaynel graduated from Wabash High School in 1957 and St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1960. She married James D. Vickrey in Wabash on Dec. 21, 1963.

Gaynel was a retired registered nurse, and up until 2015, she helped the health department give injections to school kids at registration.

She was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church She is survived by her husband, James D. Vickrey of LaFontaine; two sons, Jay (Blue) Vickrey of Phoenix, Ariz., and Todd Vickrey of Surprise, Ariz.; five grandsons, Tyler Vickrey of Twentynine Palms, Calif., Austin Vickrey of Queen Creek, Ariz., Ryan Vickrey of Camp Pendleton, Calif., Colter Vickrey of Queen Creek, and Brandon Troyer of Branson, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Miner.

There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Roberta M. Tinkle, 92 Member of Lakeview Wesleyan July 6, 1924 – Dec. 21, 2016 Roberta M. Tinkle, age 92, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at Heritage Pointe, Warren.

She was born in Grant County, on July 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Dean and Helen (Owings) Weaver. She married Philip M. Tinkle in 1942, and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2011. They were married 69 years.

She is survived by two sons, a daughter, two brothers, eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in Raven-Choate Funeral Home, Marion. Visitation is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Burial will immediately follow the funeral service in Gardens of Memory, Huntington County.

John “Ronnie” Peebles, 75 Retired farmer July 22, 1941 – Dec. 20, 2016 John Ronald “Ronnie” Peebles, 75, of rural Wabash, died at 7:45 am, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at his home.

He was born July 22, 1941 in Wabash, to John B. and Maxine (Ridgeway) Peebles.

Ronnie was a 1959 graduate of Noble High School. He married Joyce Winterrowd in Treaty on September 14, 1963. He was a retired farmer.

Ronnie was a member of the Church of Christ at Treaty where he had served as an elder, deacon, trustee, and taught Sunday School 28 years.

He served on the ASCS Board of Directors.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Peebles of Wabash; two daughters, Tere (Brian) Smith of Wabash, and Gay Lynn (Mark) Hobbs of LaFontaine; seven grandchildren, Danielle Darnell and Katelyn (Corey) VanDuyne, both of Wabash, Conner Hobbs of LaFontaine, Shane Smith of Wabash, Braden Hobbs, Bailey Hobbs, and Ellie Hobbs, all of LaFontaine; and two brothers, Steve (Jane) Peebles of Wabash, and Dave Fulkerson of Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at the Church of Christ at Treaty, 6973 S. 50 E. Wabash, with Larry Phillips and Ryan Weaver officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset. Visitation was Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday, at the church.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Church of Christ at Treaty Youth Group.

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

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Barbara Davis, 83

Dallas L. Heyde, 77

Retired from Indiana Lawrence Bank

U.S. Army veteran Jan. 11, 1939 – Dec. 21, 2016

May 19, 1933 – Dec. 21, 2016 Barbara A. Davis, 83, North Manchester, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 in Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community, North Manchester.

She was born May 19, 1933 in Fort Wayne, to Ivan & Ruth (Cook) Bowser. On Feb. 2, 1952, she married William W. Davis. He died June 22, 2006.

She is survived by a son, two daughters, a brother, and eight grandchildren.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be announced at a later date.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Carl Strike, 76 Retired farmer Oct. 5, 1940 – Dec. 20, 2016 Carl J. Strike, 76, North Manchester, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash.

He was born Oct. 5, 1940, in Franklin County, Pa., to Ray L. and Myrte M. (Garber) Strike. He graduated from Chambersburg High School, Chambersburg, Pa., in 1958. On Jan. 15, 1961, he married Esther J. Brovont.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters, two brothers, a sister, a brother-inlaw, 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Visitation was Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester.

Services were Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. Burial will be in Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.

Dallas L. Heyde, 77, of Warren, passed away unexpectedly at 2:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at his daughter’s house in Warren.

He was born on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1939, in Bremen. He married Sheila Daggett on Thursday, Aug. 10, 1972, in the United Church of Christ in Warren.

Survivors include his wife, two daughters, three sons, a daughterin-law, 15 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, a brother and

a sister.

Visitation was Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, Warren.

Services and visitation were Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at the church. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.

Arrangements are being handled by Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 15 At 10:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gary W. Clark, 46, Wabash, was traveling east on SR 124 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Dec. 16 At 10:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicholas J. Tackett, 34, Huntington, was eastbound on U.S. 24 in the passing lane when he attempted to pass another vehicle, lost traction and collided with a vehicle driven

by Jeffrey J. Martin, 61, Lagro.

At 10:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Seth M. Zahalka, 18, Somerset, was traveling on Kendall Street when he struck a parked vehicle.

Dec. 20 At 8:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kyle C. Mitchell, 17, Wabash, was northbound on SR 13 traveling at a speed too fast for roadway conditions, attempted to brake for traffic, but was unable to stop in time and collided with a vehicle driven by Jacob E. Ringel, 39, Lagro.

At 9:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by William J. Name, 45, Kokomo, was westbound on U.S. 24 when, for unknown reasons, drifted off the side of the roadway and collided with a disabled vehicle that was unoccupied.

At 12:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gregory W. Hicks, 64, North Manchester, was traveling south on SR 13 when he attempted to slow to stop for traffic, the brakes malfunctioned and he collided with a vehicle driven

by Robert W. Lewis, 82, Lagro.

At 6:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Darrell W. Grizzle, 38, Wabash, was traveling east on SR 124 when a group of deer entered the roadway and two were struck.

Dec. 21 At 7:37 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob D. Collis, 30, Roann, was traveling south on Angling Road at a speed too fast for icy roadway conditions when he hit a slick patch of ice, lost control of the vehicle and collided with a utility pole.

At 7:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jordan A. Hammerschmidt, 21, Roann, was traveling east on CR 1000

North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Dec. 22 At 7:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Nicole L. King, 26, North Manchester, was eastbound on CR 800 North when she topped a hillcrest, saw a deer in the roadway, attempted to swerve to avoid a collision, ran off the roadway, overcorrected, exited the roadway entirely and overturned.

Citations Dec. 15 Dakota K. Nelson, 22, Indianapolis, speeding.

Dec. 20 Mark S. Shanks, 54, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction.

Bookings Christopher E. Mettler, 37, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, misdemeanor driving while suspended infraction, felony petition to revoke bond on possession of chemical reagents charge and felony maintaining a common nuisance.

Wesley A. Hobbs, 33, Bunker Hill, misdemeanor operator never licensed.

Michael Smith, 42, Peru, misdemeanor failure to appear on domestic battery charge.

Sharon G. Bowen, 46, Peru, felony petition to revoke electronic home detention.

Matthew B. Hayes, 22, Rochester, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation.

Derek J. Lutz, 24, Wabash, misdemeanor carrying a handgun without a license and felony criminal recklessness.

Seth M. Zahalka, 18, Somerset, misdemeanor minor consumption of an alcoholic beverage and misdemeanor leaving the scene of a personal injury accident.

James R. McCarthy, 49, Logansport, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated.

Rodney J. Reahard, 26, Wabash, parole violation.

Andrew C. Moore, 30, Urbana, felony operating while intoxicated.

Michael R. Martin, 40, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of .15 or more, misdemeanor operating a vehicle while

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intoxicated endangering a person and felony operating while intoxicated.

William R. Rowland, 49, Wabash, probation violation.

Bryan E. Carr, 31, Wabash, violation of work release.

Kenneth L. Shepherd, 25, North Manchester, probation violation.

James E. Skaggs, 48, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of methamphetamine charge.

Belinda A. Fields, 53, Wabash, failure to appear on theft charge.

James B. Pinkerton, 31, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear on criminal mischief charge.

Matthew P. Holmes, 37, Wabash, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and felony resisting law enforcement by using a vehicle.

Harley Hiner, 34, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear.

Wabash Police Department Accidents Dec. 16 At 11:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Copeland, 18, Wabash, was northbound on Carroll Street when the vehicle lost traction due to ice on the roadway, turned sideways and slid into a parked vehicle.

Dec. 17 At 8:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by Devan R. Lambert, 27, North Manchester, was attempting to turn into an ally way from North Miami Street when the vehicle slid due to ice on the roadway and struck a pole.

Dec. 19 At 4:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Benjamin M. Daniel, 41, Wabash, was traveling east on Grant Street when he stopped at the stop sign at the intersection of Wabash Street, attempted to turn right and collided with a vehicle driven

by Erin B. Cantrell, 31, Wabash.

At 6:59 p.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew A. Davis, 16, Wabash, was backing out of a parking spot in the Walmart parking lot when he collided with a vehicle driven by Danielle T. Karns, 20, Wabash, which was also backing out of a parking spot at the time.

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Wabash City firemen responded to an overturned vehicle on Wednesday, Dec. 21, in which two Urbana residents were entrapped following a single-vehicle accident. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com An Urbana man was injured Wednesday, Dec. 21, following a singlevehicle accident on U.S. 24.

According to a Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department report: At around 1:30

p.m., a 2005 Jeep Liberty driven by Andrea M. Lee, 48, Urbana, was westbound on U.S. 24 in the passing lane when she went to pass another vehicle by merging into the driving lane.

She then attempted to remerge into the passing lane when she saw a vehicle in her blind spot. Lee

then swerved back into the passing lane and lost control of the vehicle before she exited the roadway, entered a ditch and overturned.

Lee and her passenger Danny L. Smith, 74, Urbana, became entrapped in the vehicle. The Wabash City Fire Department responded and assisted removing the pair

from the vehicle.

Smith was transported to Parkview Wabash Hospital by ambulance for a complaint of pain throughout his entire body.

Lee was not injured in the accident.

No contact was made with a secondary vehicle prior to the crash.

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Dec. 20 At 8:41 p.m., a semi tractor-trailer driven

by David E. Fritch Jr., 30, Marion, was southbound on Cass Street when he attempted to brake for traffic, slid due to wet roadway conditions and collided with a vehicle driven by Jason A. Davis, 32, Wabash. The collision then caused a secondary accident in which Davis’s vehicle collided with a vehicle driven by Ruth E. DeGroot, 55, Rochester. DeGroot’s vehicle then collided with a vehicle driven

by Wayne C. Hendrix, 75, Claypool.

Dec. 21 At 3:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Waylon E. Easterday, 18, Wabash, was attempting to exit the Wabash High School parking

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lot onto Miami Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Warner M. Rodriguez Duran, 32, Wabash.

At 6:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Coral Kirby, 62, Wabash, was northbound on Manchester Avenue when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

block of Westchester Drive for medical assist.

At 7:03 p.m., 100 block of South Merkle Street for medical assist.

Citations Dec. 19 Debora Shepherd, 51, Ellettsville, speeding.

Dec. 21 At 11:54 p.m., 100 block of Snyder Street for medical assist.

North Manchester Citations Dec. 21 Henry R. Kidd, 22, Milford, speeding, false and fictitious vehicle registration and operating while suspended.

Fire Dec. 19 At 10:24 a.m., 1500

Dec. 20 At 5:06 p.m., 200 block of East Main Street for medical assist.

Dec. 22 At 12:45 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Marriage Licenses Glenna May, 25, and Daniel Brubaker Jr., 25.

Jessica J. Mast, 31, and Jerry A. France, 37.

John Gouveia and Troy Baer (from left) read plaques they were presented at the MSD of Wabash County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Gouveia and Baer left the board after their terms expired this year. Photo by Emma Rausch

Gouveia, Baer say ‘farewell’ to MSD Board

Inmate captured after escaping from Courthouse

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

court, Reahard, assisted by another inmate, escaped from custody and ran west to the Wabash Carnegie Public Library, where he was taken into custody while hiding in the restroom.

Reahard was back in custody within five minutes, Land said.

All inmates are transported back to the jail down a small stairwell, which has landings on each floor. The inmates, who were all chained

MSD of Wabash County Board of Education members John Gouveia and Troy Baer bid their goodbyes Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the group’s final meeting of the year.

After serving eight years on the board, both Gouveia and Baer’s terms expired this year.

Todd Topliff and Gary Fadil, who were elected to the board in the Nov. 8 election, will take over the pairs’ roles in January.

Gouveia congratulated the candidates on their election.

“For the new candi-

By The Paper staff An inmate at the Wabash County Jail briefly escaped from custody while being transferred from the Wabash County Courthouse to the jail on Monday, Dec. 19.

The inmate, Rodney J. Reahard, 26, escaped from custody at the Wabash County Courthouse, Sheriff Bob Land said in a news release.

As jail officers were transporting inmates back to the Jail from

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together, waited until turning the corner on one of these landings.

As they turned on the landing, which is out of sight of the Jail Officer, Reahard was able to free himself from the chain.

Charges are pending on both Reahard and Eugene R. Farmer, 38, in the incident.

Land also said that modifications have been made to the inmate transfer chain.

dates, like I did eight and a half years ago, you are about to embark on a learning experience that will transcend your personal skills, backgrounds, education you bring to your seat,” he said Tuesday night. “The past two terms in office have provided me with an educational experience like no other.

“During my two terms, I have the privilege of truly realizing the servant hearts that teachers, staff and administration of MSD bring to work each day for the betterment and success of the children in the district.”

Gouveia also asked the incoming members to “set aside all

your personal bias and what you thought you knew coming into the position you’re about to fulfill.”

“Keep an open mind and heart as you’re challenged to balance the many facets and demands of finance and delivery of educational excellence for the district, its students, parents and tax paying constituents,” he continued. “You will start 2017 with the best and brightest of educators and staff and an administration team that has a desire and drive to meet or exceed the demands put upon it.”

Bear reflected on his time as a member and noted building the administration team as a highlight

among many that occurred during his term.

“I’m just really proud of this group more than anything,” he said. “It’s a reflection of what our district is.”

Before closing the m e e t i n g , Superintendent Mike Keaffaber presented Gouveia and Baer with plaques commemorating their time in office.

In other news, the board approved the second reading and adopted the Capital Asset Policy, which established that the corporation’s fixed assets would include items that have a base value of $5,000 or more.

Ivy Tech closes for break

By The Paper staff Ivy Tech Community College will be closed Dec. 26-

30.

The College will reopen on Jan. 2 at 8 a.m.

The registration

deadline for spring semester is Jan. 9, and classes resume Jan. 17.

New state senator sworn in

By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — Senator-elect Andy Zay took the oath of office today, officially becoming the State Senator representing District 17. Zay was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush.

Zay, R-Huntington, will serve Wabash County and portions of Grant, Huntington and Whitley counties.

He fills the Senate seat previously held

by Congressman-elect Jim Banks.

“Today begins an

exciting day of service to the folks of the 17th District and the State of Indiana,” Zay said. “I am honored and humbled to be following in the footsteps of such legendary Senate leaders as Jim and Amanda Banks, Gary Dillion, Harold Wheeler and Gene Snowden. I’m looking forward to working with my Senate colleagues in the upcoming session.”

Zay earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. He is a

member of the Regional Board of Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana and the owner of Zay Leasing and Rentals, Inc. in Huntington.

He and his wife, Cindy, have five children: Joe, Corinne, Rees, Meredith and Isaac.

Residents in Senate District 17 can contact Zay by telephone at 800-382-9467, by email a t Senator.Zay@iga.in.g ov or by mail at 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. His virtual

office can be found online at www.IndianaSenateR epublicans.com/Zay. Zay will also serve on the Senate Committees on Agriculture; Natural Resources; Education and Career Development; and Insurance and Financial Institutions for the 120th General Assembly.

The 2017 legislative session will reconvene on Jan. 3, and, by law, must be completed no later than April 29.

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Lutheran adds third helicopter site to emergency fleet

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KNOX – To further expand patient access to critical and specialty care, a third Lutheran Air helicopter is being added to Lutheran Hospital’s critical care transport fleet.

B e g i n n i n g Thursday, Dec. 15, the home base for Lutheran Air III will be Starke County Airport in Knox.

The arrival of Lutheran Air III in northwestern Indiana will provide patients, hospitals and first responders in the region with greater access to the lifesaving care a medical helicopter and its crew can facilitate.

Included in that list of beneficiaries are Lutheran’s sister facilities Starke Hospital in Knox, La Porte Hospital, Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso and K o s c i u s k o Community Hospital in Warsaw.

In addition to Knox, Lutheran also has helicopters at Portland and Wabash.

“We are happy to deliver this type of service to communities that need the quality and consistency we’re able to provide,” said Brian Bauer, chief executive officer, Lutheran Health Network. “The addition of a third Lutheran Air helicopter is a reflection of how quickly our program has grown over the past 13 years – something that would not have been possible without the dedication of our team and the support of first responders all across northern Indiana.”

The Lutheran Air III crew will be stationed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in a new 1,500-square-foot office and its adjoining hangar at the airport. Like the other aircraft in the Lutheran fleet, Lutheran Air III will be an EC135. The helicopter’s addition has led to the creation of 16 new positions on Lutheran’s critical care transport team, including pilots, flight mechanics and medical crew members.

Several of the new positions were filled by professionals from the Starke County area.

“Lutheran Air’s

choice of our airport for its newest helicopter is a huge win for the health of all who live and work in this area, and another example of the importance of aviation to Starke County and its businesses,” said James R. Long, president, Starke County Airport Authority.

The Lutheran Air flight program is based at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Lutheran Air I flies out of Portland Municipal Airport and Lutheran Air II flies out of Wabash Municipal Airport.

The location of each helicopter in Lutheran’s fleet is determined in part by identifying areas in northern Indiana and western Ohio where there are gaps in the availability of immediate air medical

transport.

Starke County Airport, 1795 N 200 E, is located approximately 95 miles northwest of Fort Wayne and approximately 83 miles southeast of Chicago.

“We are very pleased to see this project come to fruition, and to have the investment of a leading-edge critical care transport service right here in our own community,” said Jeff Vice, interim CEO of Starke Hospital and COO of La Porte Hospital. “Being able to connect Starke and its surrounding counties to highly advanced medical care is part of our mission to improve the health of our patients and the region. We are now able to provide faster access to critical services like heart and

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Although Lutheran Air is primarily known for transporting seriously injured patients from the scene of an accident or burn patients, another important service of the flight program is to quickly transport patients who are in need of various other forms of advanced care. The Lutheran Air program is part of a full spectrum of critical and specialty services offered by Lutheran Health Network. They include level II adult and pediatric trauma centers at Lutheran Hospital, the St. Joseph Regional Burn Center and prehospital EMS coverage in Fulton, Kosciusko, Miami, Wabash and

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In addition to Lutheran Air helicopters, Lutheran’s critical care transport fleet includes more than 25 ambulances located throughout northern Indiana.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR to each and ever one of you and good health in the new year.

LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H club first meeting will be held Somerset Community Building on January 7 p.m. If school is cancelled that day because of bad weather, the 4-H meeting is also cancelled. For further information contact Duane Truss 260-563-1614, Sam Truss 260-571-0840, or Steve Truss 260-5631092 L A F O N TA I N E C H R I S T I A N

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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Denise Bachman Dec. 17

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Valerie Law, Brent Wente, Angie Miller Dec. 28, Patty Harrison, Gaya Snyder Dec. 29, Von Moore, Joan Manning Dec. 30, Foster Gatchel Dec. 31 Courtney and Liz Whitehurst, Susie Goodpasture Jan. 1, Shelby Coffeit, Becky Schlemmer Jan. 2, Carol Armstrong, Ariel Benner Jan. 3, Jean Garrison, Lisha Gatchel Jan. 4

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Wabash City Mayor Scott Long “Continue to move the city forward.”

Melanie Tart and Hayley Beauchamp “To be more present.”

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UPCOMING EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND M I S S I S S I N E WA : Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program.

The movie “A Changing Landscape”, part of the Natural Heritage of Indiana Series, will be shown and discussed Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Attendees should plan to bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register or for more information call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127.

Mississinewa’s “Sunrise Eagle Watch” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 and also on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 6:45-10:30 a.m. on both dates. Begin by meeting at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami Recreation Area boat ramp.

Participants will caravan to the Miami County bald eagle roost to watch the birds take morning flight. There is a small amount of walking envolved. At 9:30 a.m. enjoy “Breakfast with the Birds” to benefit the Raptor Center, donations are appreciated. There will be “Live Birds of Prey” visiting with diners at the Mississinewa Lake DNR office.

Register by calling 260468-2127, or contact Teresa Rody at same number for more information about this fantastic event.

Salamonie’s Second Saturday Program will present “Silence of a Winter’s Night-Coyote Capers” on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. Come join in for a full lasagna meal, coyote talk and moonlit hike.

This is a fundraising event offered by Friends of Upper Wabash Services. There is a fee of $15 per person.

Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. Preregistration is requested, call 260-4682127 to register.

Salamonie’s Pre-school Program, “Hibernation” will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017.

Come learn how animals survive the cold in winter, do some fun activities, make a craft and take a nature hike. Preschool programs are designed for pre-school aged children ages 2-6 and their adults There will be two identical programs held from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Please register by calling 260-4682127.

Mark the calendar for Salamonie’s “Eagle Watch Field Trip” on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m.

Participants will meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center for a short program about eagles, then drive to some well known spots to view bald eagles.

This program will be indoors and out and can involve a very small amount of walking.

Adjustments may be made for handicapped visitors.

Participants will end up at the roost site in Miami County to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night.

Participants can register by calling 260-468-2127.

There are no fees, but Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services will have hotdogs and hot drinks available for a free-will donation. All proceeds benefit the Raptor Center at Salamonie Lake.

Contact Teresa Rody at 260-468-2127 for more information on this great annual event.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.

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

Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays.

LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

LAGRO YEAR END WRAP UP MEETING will be Thursday, Dec. 29, at 6pm at the Lagro Town Hall. All residents and those interested are invited to attend.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Elijah Swope, Dec. 2; Melvin Harrell, Dec. 4; Brad Frieden and BrionaStrickler, Dec. 10;

Ben Speicher, Dec. 19; Noelle Gottschalk, Dec. 25; Kristina Barrus, Dec. 30. Happy Birthday to all!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER to: Bill and Sharon Miller, Dec. 24; Doug and Barbara Chopson, Dec. 26. A big congratulations go out to them!

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

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH WILL HAVE NO MASS during the months of January and February of 2017. This is due to the cost of heating the church in such periods of cold weather.

Mass at the historic St. Patrick’s Church will begin again Sunday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, you can contact Janet Poole at 260-563-1008.

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

Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House is now open and has its first residents!

Donations of can foods, toiletry products, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1-5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-5717686 for more information.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service.

All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry.

Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260571-9064 for more information or questions.

THE WEEKLY I S A A C - I S M : “Sometimes in life and sports it is best to keep things simple. On the tennis court, I tell stu-

dents smart tennis is a three-step process: 1.

Recognize your opportunity, 2. Analyze your options, 3. Capitalize on the opportunity by using the best option. Recognize, analyze, capitalize…these concepts

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that are learned in the game of tennis are more valuable off the court in life.”

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

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PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo.com, or call me at 260-274-2261.

SPORTS County Tourney begins Thursday

match. At 6:30 p.m., the host Lady Knights The Wabash County play the Lady Tourney is the focus Apaches and the for high nightcap school baswill pit the ketball Knights this week. and the The tourSquires. ney is at All of the Southwood games will this year be broadon Dec. 29-. cast on The JV Wabash kick off WebTV. the festiviO n ties at 9 F r i d a y, a.m. as the Dec. 30, the BILL BARROWS L a d y girls JV Norse take consolaon the Lady Apaches tion and champifollowed at 10:30 a.m. onships games will be with the Norse JV vs played concurrently Wabash. At noon, the at 10 a.m., the consolaLady Knights face the tion in the auxiliary Lady Squires and the gym and the champisession concludes onship in the wood with the Knights JV gym. The same will taking on the Squires. happen with the boys The varsity session JV at 11:45 a.m. begins at 3 p.m. with The varsity girl’s the Lady Norse play- consolation will begin ing against the Lady at 3 p.m., followed by Squires in re-match the boys at 4:45 p.m. from early in the The girl’s champimonth. At 4:45 p.m., onship begins at 6:30 the Norse and the p.m., followed by the Apaches take to the boy’s championship floor in another re- at 8:15 p.m.

By Bill Barrows

Ford wins again: Rob Ford of Wabash recently earned back to back championship trophies in tournaments at Howard County Indoor Tennis Center in Greentown. On Dec. 16—18, Ford backed up his 16 singles title with another championship win and also was a finalist in the boys 18 singles age division in the Snowflake Super Set Tennis Tournament.

Wabash County Basketball Tournament Thur. Dec. 29 Fri. Dec. 30

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LIBRARY NEWS: Thanks to all who joined in celebrating the library’s 100th year in its Carnegie building.

Through

the generosity of the Ken Grandstaff Memorial, an event took place each month in 2016.

While the past was honored, the future looms bright as the library began its automation project to bring its catalog of holdings and its circulation procedures online. The automation process will continue throughout the winter. Thank you to all who connected their Kroger Rewards Card to the Roann Public Library in 2016. Every time a

valid card is swiped, Kroger donates a portion to the library.

Funds raised are used for library programs such as Summer Reading. It costs the customer nothing to participate.

Each January, cardholders are required to renew their choice for Community Rewards. To sign up to partner with the Roann Library or to renew, please call Kroger at 1-800-5764377 and ask to have the Roann Paw Paw Township Public

Library (organization No.70774) added to the Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards. Have the Plus Card ready when calling. Thanks for the support.

The State Library is announcing that the Department of Natural Resources has agreed to extend the Annual Parks Pass Program for one more year.

The Indiana State Library is thrilled to partner with DNR to offer this program. The Indiana State Library is purchasing one

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pass for every library district.

Patrons using the pass in 2017 will be asked to complete a short survey to help the DNR see how the passes are being used. Holiday closings at the library will be as follows: Closed Dec. 31- Jan.2 for New Years.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Caleb Andrew Coffman, James Kendall, Chris Kerr, Steve Deniston, Derek Vigar, Steve Coffman, Josh Montel, Matthew Powell, James

Michael Pell, Joanne Wagner, Kitty Jo Moyer, Ali Koch, Deanna Spears, Boden McWhirt, Tammy Sonnier, Rachael McWhirt, Dottie Blackburn and Matt Van Buskirk.

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Corn, Mr. and Mrs. David Vigar, and Mr. and Mrs. Mack Eudy.

CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/

Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100.

ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@yahoo.com, or you may call the phone number listed.

The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

cause cancer).

Cigarette smoke can cause serious health problems, even death.

Fortunately, people who stop smoking can greatly reduce their risk for disease and premature death.

And the younger you are when you quit, the better your

chance for avoiding these problems. So do not wait!

The Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition is offering a five-week course starting Jan.10 at 6 p.m. located at Walnut Street Family Healthcare Clinic – 605 N. Walnut St.,

North Manchester.

Pre-register by calling 260-982-1994 or 260-274-2920.

Another way to help you quit is to take advantage of the Indiana Quit line (18 0 0 - Q U I T- N OW ) .

Free counseling for anyone that calls the number.

Classes available to help stop smoking in 2017

By The Paper staff As the New Year begins, determine to make 2017 the year that you quit smoking or chewing tobacco.

Resources are available to help you quit for good this year.

Quitting is among the most common New Year’s resolutions. The New Year is a symbol of renewal and can be a time to prepare for new beginnings. It is a time to set goals and make them public so that you can get sup-

port and encouragement from friends and family. If you smoke or chew tobacco, determining to quit in 2017 may be the most important resolution you ever make.

Nicotine is the drug in tobacco products that makes them addictive.

In fact, nicotine dependence is the most common form of addiction in the United States.

Research suggests that nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine, or alcohol.

People that smoke

or chew tobacco do it because their bodies rely on the nicotine.

When the amount of nicotine in the body runs low, the tobacco user experiences a craving—a strong, almost uncontrollable urge to smoke or chew.

Quitting can be challenging and may require multiple attempts.

People sometimes relapse because of stress and withdrawal symptoms (e.g., irritability, anxiety, and difficulty concentrating).

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some, quitting is not as hard as they expected. For others, it is a major battle.

But the bottom line is that more than 40 million tobacco users have successfully quit. In fact, today there are more former smokers and chewers than those who smoke or chew.

Breaking free from nicotine dependence is not the only reason to quit smoking.

Cigarette smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals and chemical compounds, many of which are toxic or carcinogenic (i.e.,

Konyha reappointed to OCRA post

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash resident will retain his post as director of a State of Indiana department.

Governor-elect Eric Holcomb announced on Friday, Dec. 16, that he was reappointing the five agency and department heads who will report to Lieutenant Gover nor-elect Suzanne Crouch.

The five include Wabash resident Bill Konyha, who was reappointed as director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA).

He assumed the post in January 2015.

“Throughout Bill’s time as director of Community and Rural Affairs, he has demonstrated his strong ability to represent the challenges and opportunities shred by rural communities across the state,” Crouch said in a news release. “I look forward to working

with Bill to further improve Indiana for all Hoosiers.”

On his Facebook page, Konyha wrote, “It is an honor to be reappointed as Executive Director of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs by LT. Governor elect Crouch. Look forward to serving Hoosiers for four more years.”

He later told The Paper of Wabash County that the OCRA staff has worked to transform the office “into a 21st Century Agency.”

“We now operate more like a venture capital firm making investments into clients that have sound business plans.

In our case, our clients are rural cities, towns and counties,” Konyha continued. “We partner with other agencies, universities, and others to create an even greater bang for our buck. One of our Key Performance Indicators is to leverage capital from feder-

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“In 2016 we actually leveraged nearly $18 for every $1 of State funds. We plan to continue with our efforts to recognize rural development issues, to find solutions, and to provide gap financing where possible.”

Others reappointed were: Ted McKinney,

Indiana State Department of Agriculture; Jacob Sipe, Indiana Housing and Community D e v e l o p m e n t Authority; Duane Embree, Office of Defense Development; and Mark Newman, Office of Tourism Development.

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Wabash’s Payne named IUK Presidential Scholar

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash senior Zoe Payne will be attending Indiana University Kokomo next year debt free as a Herbert Presidential Scholar.

On Friday, Dec. 16, Indiana University Kokomo representatives Angie Siders, director of admissions, and Todd Gambill, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment, surprised Payne at school with the news.

“On behalf of our chancellor and Indiana University’s Board of Trustees, we’re here to proudly present you with our Herbert Presidential Scholarship,” Siders said.

“That’s awesome,” Payne replied in shock, receiving a few laughs from her family and teachers were present at the announcement.

Payne told The Paper of Wabash County she initially thought she was in trouble walking into the room.

“But then I saw my grandparents so then I was like, ‘That is extremely unusual so something probably important is hap-

pening and hopefully it’s not like we’re kicking you out of school.

You’re expelled,’” Payne said jokingly. “But then I recognized (the IUK representatives) and then I was making assumptions and I was very excited once I saw them.”

The scholarship, funded by the Lilly Endowment, will provide Payne with full tuition and fees for four years to IUK, a travel abroad stipend and a laptop of her choice, according to Siders.

Grandparents Teresa and John Heitz said, “We’re thrilled for her to be going to a college that she’s really interested in.”

Payne admitted she started her senior year with sights set on IU’s Bloomington campus, but after Wabash High School’s College and Career Fair on Nov. 9, she realized her dream school was closer to home.

“Actually, I had told some of the people that interviewed me (for the scholarship) that I fell in love with IUK when I was in tenth grade, but had gotten kind of sidetracked and hadn’t been able to visit or

talk to anyone about it so I’m extremely excited to go there now,” she said.

Within a month of the fair, the Apache senior applied to the Kokomo university and its full-ride scholarship.

On Dec. 10, Payne interviewed and impressed the scholarship committee, according to Siders.

“It was a quick turnaround. It was really recent,” Siders said. “We don’t know a lot (about the committee’s decision), but we tell them to look for potential for when the students get to IU Kokomo and to earn that degree, also to look at the success that (the interviewees) had as high school students, experiences that they’ve encountered.

“A little bit of the feedback that was shared with me about Zoe was that she just walked in and she was very confident from the start. They said she really had a passion for IU Kokomo. I was told we need to get her on camera and she could sell IU Kokomo for us.”

Payne had plenty of competition for the scholarship.

“We between about 500 to 600 admits

Zoe Payne (center) smiles for a photo after receiving the Indiana University Herbert Presidential Scholarship award on Friday, Dec. 16. Joining her at the announcement were (from left) grandparents John and Teresa Heitz and IUK representatives Todd Gambill and Angie Siders. Photo by Emma Rausch right now and we take the best students from grades and SAT scores,” Gambill said. “So you already made one impressive step and then we had 30 students come to campus for interviews (for the scholarship) and only three were awarded the Herbert.”

The two other students – Alyssa Pier, of Northwestern High School, and Holly Huneryarger, of Peru High School – also received the award Friday, according to Siders.

Payne plans to

explore a degree in social work and science, but “it might change when I get there,” she said with a laugh.

To fellow undecided seniors, Payne said she encourages researching every opportunity before making a final decision.

“Explore all of your options and sign up for as many scholarships as possible,” she said.

“Make sure that your doors are open, because just because you’re a senior, it doesn’t mean that they’re closed.”

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Zoe Payne (left) shakes hands with Angie Siders, IU Kokomo director of admissions, as grandparents Teresa and John Heitz (right) look on after Siders announced Payne was one of three students selected to receive the Herbert Presidential Scholarship for IUK. Photo by Emma Rausch

Beacon makes donation to Habitat for Humanity

By The Paper staff

Beacon Credit Union recently donated $2,500 to sponsor Wabash County’s Habitat for Humanity’s 25th anniversary.

Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of

Habitat for Humanity International, a Christian ministry that is dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty and substandard housing worldwide. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and

child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

The contribution will help Habitat for Humanity celebrate 25 years of hard work

and reach their goal of regularly serving three families per year. Beacon Credit Union proudly supports the Wabash County Habitat for Humanity and its efforts to provide families a place they can call home.

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U.S. soybean demand intensifies worldwide From the United Soybean Board ST. LOUIS – Market development, late-season surges and a record high for soy exports indicate a promising future for U.S. soybean farmers.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau for the 2015/2016 marketing year, U.S. soybean farmers exported

more than 2.37 billion bushels of U.S. soy and soy products, up 60 million bushels from last year.

The growth in U.S. soy exports can be attributed to a number of factors. Soy demand worldwide is growing, and U.S. soy’s reputation as a consistent, reliable supplier is positioning U.S. soybean

farmers to capitalize on those markets. The soy checkoff is working in more than 70 countries around the world to ensure the advantages U.S. soy brings to the table are known by global buyers.

“Soy exports are critical to my bottom line,” says Derek Haigwood, soybean farmer from Newport,

Arkansas, and director on both the United Soybean Board and U.S. Soybean Export Council.

“Recordbreaking harvest supplies need recordbreaking export demand. As the soy supply increases, we’ll need to continue to develop these markets to increase farmer profitability.”

One area of particu-

lar growth is in the Asian subcontinent, often referred to as the Indian subcontinent in South Asia.

While India’s strong domestic demand taps into their exports, it opens opportunities for U.S. soy in new markets like Bangladesh and Pakistan.

“U.S. soy is uniquely positioned to gain

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Purdue ag economists forecast weak crop, farmland prices in ‘17

By Darrin Pack dpack@purdue.edu WEST LAFAYETTE Farm incomes will likely continue to slump next year with grain prices remaining at or near their lowest levels in about a decade, according to an analysis by agricultural economists at Purdue University.

U.S. agricultural

exports are expected to recover slightly after two years of decline, but not nearly enough to offset increasing global grain stocks, said Chris Hurt, editor of the Purdue A g r i c u l t u r a l Economics Report.

“In the last three years, U.S. production has outpaced usage for corn, soybeans and wheat,” Hurt said.

“Abundant inventories of grains and soybeans mean low prices.”

Corn prices for Indiana producers are expected to average $3.45 per bushel in 2017, down from $3.85 per bushel in 2015.

Soybean prices are expected to fare better, hovering around $9.50 to $10 per bushel primarily because of lower production last

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season in South America and relatively stable global demand.

But Hurt cautions that soybean prices could fall to around $9 per bushel if South American production picks up and more U.S. acres are planted in beans.

“Market prices in the next few years will be in the process of adjusting acreage to cause increases in corn and wheat prices but at the expense of more soybean acres and lower bean prices,” Hurt said.

Livestock producers typically benefit when the grain they use to feed their animals is cheaper. But three years of steadily increasing production has kept beef cattle prices low with little recovery in sight, said Jim Mintert, director of the Center for C o m m e r c i a l Agriculture.

“After averaging near $153 per hundred-

weight in 2016, prices for 500-600 pound steers in Kentucky could average in the $120s in 2017,” Mintert said.

“Calf prices at this level are below the break-even price on many cow-calf operations, which could bring herd expansion to a halt in 2017.”

Craig Dobbins, farm management specialist, said the weak overall prospects for the Indiana agricultural economy have hurt farmland values.

According to the annual Purdue

Farmland Value Survey, an acre of average Indiana farmland was worth $7,041 last year, down from a peak of $8,129 in 2013 - a 13.4 percent decline.

“The primary force behind the farmland value decline has been the decline in crop production profitability,” Dobbins said. “While there are several positive forces in the farmland market, these positive factors are overridden by low farm commodity prices and low contribution margins.”

The Purdue A g r i c u l t u r a l Economics Report 2017 outlook was published by the Purdue University Department of Agricultural Economics. It includes 12 sections by 11 different authors and short video summaries with analysis on topics ranging from the effect of the presidential election on the U.S. economy to cash rents, farm financial management and crop insurance.

Richvalley Lions Club member Aaron Mattern delivers a load of ground beef to Janet Shoue, director of daily operations at the F.I.S.H. food pantry in Wabash. Photo provided

Richvalley Lions donate beef to F.I.S.H. pantry

By The Paper staff The Richvalley Lions Club donated a pick-up truckload of ground beef to the F.I.S.H. of Wabash food pantry.

Richvalley Lion Aaron Mattern delivered the beef to Janet Shoue, F.I.S.H.’s director of daily operations.

Shoue said she was happy to receive the delivery and was happy to show Mattern where the freezers were that were waiting to be filled.

A whole steer was donated to the Richvalley Lions Club if they would be willing to pay the processing fee to have the steer made into hamburger. At the end of the day, there was 448 pounds of hamburger delivered to F.I.S.H..

Richvalley Lions officials said if Wabash area resi-

dents were asked about the club, many would say it makes “mighty tasty tenderloins.”

The fact is, they said, the club tries very hard to do exactly that. Two times a year it hosts an allyou-can-eat breaded tenderloin fry at the R i c h v a l l e y Community Center in Richvalley. One event is on the first Saturday in March and the other is on the second Saturday in November.

In addition to those all day events, the club fries tenderloins, as a vendor, for several other fundraising events.

Club members said their goal is to net enough profit to fund all of the projects that are important to the club. Donations are used locally in both Wabash and Miami counties for a multitude of needs including purchasing eye

glasses, dictionaries for third graders, Helping Hands of Wabash and Miami County, Hope 85 Clinic, F.O.P. Shop with a Cop, Christmas Spirit, Salvation Army of Peru, F.I.S.H. and many other local needs. It also supports many projects at the District, State and International level that include Lions Leader Dog, Lions Eye Bank and Lions Cancer Control Fund.

The Richvalley club is always looking for men or women that might be looking for a way to give back to their community and fellow man. It meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Richvalley C o m m u n i t y Building.

Anyone who is interested is certainly invited to attend a meeting or call 260-571-5514 for more information.

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Make the year ahead clutter-free

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Many people feel the dawn of a new year provides an opportunity to clean the slate and begin anew. That notion can be applied in various ways, including around the house.

Cleaning the slate at home may involve reducing clutter around the house.

Clutter can gradually overtake a home's interior, turning a once pristine home into one overwhelmed with nonessential items. Clearing a home of clutter can seem like a monumental task, but the following tips can help homeowners and apartment dwellers make the year ahead clutter-free. · Scan important documents and save them on a computer.

Some documents cannot be discarded, but

that does not mean they have to be stored in bulky file cabinets or desk drawers. Scan important documents such as medical receipts or tax returns and save them on your computer where they won't take up any physical space. Purchase an external hard drive as a safety net where you can store backups of important documents in case a computer crashes and cannot be rebooted. · Thin out DVD and CD libraries. Thanks to streaming services and digital music players, DVDs and compact discs have become somewhat obsolete. Discard or donate DVDs that you can just as easily stream through your television, and convert compact discs to digital files that you can play on your computer and MP3 players, ultimately donat-

Opting for e-statements instead of paper statements can help men and women reduce clutter around the house. Photo provided ing the discs and clearing space. · Purchase furniture that doubles as storage.

Storage ottomans and benches can help clear common areas and bedrooms of clutter such as blankets and bed

linens that can make rooms feel more claustrophobic.

Storage furniture might not get excess items out of the house, but such furnishings can create a more comfortable, welcoming environ-

ment. · Switch to e-statements for bank documents and utility bills. Paper is a big contributor to household clutter. That's still the case even though many adults now pay the majority

of their bills online.

When given the chance to choose between paper or estatements, opt for the latter so bills and bank statements don't pile up on your desk or throughout your home office. If you

still want to keep important bills and bank statements, download them to your computer and keep them in a designated folder on your desktop. · Adopt an "out with the old, in with the new" mantra.

Resolve to discard old items after purchasing new ones or receiving birthday or holiday gifts. Hanging on to old items because they can still function and serve some utility is a recipe for a cluttered home. Anytime you or a family member brings a new item into your home, make sure the item it's replacing finds its way out the door.

Clearing clutter is a goal for many people at the dawn of a new year. As intimidating as clutter can seem, discarding it is easier than it may appear.

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PLAINFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Duke Energy is once again assisting customers who may struggle to pay their winter energy bills.

The company is contributing $700,000 for low-income customer energy assistance through its Helping Hand program.

In addition, Duke Energy Indiana customers have contributed $85,000 to date for the program, raising this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total to approximately $800,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that winter heating bills can be a hardship for individuals and families who are already

struggling financially,â&#x20AC;? said Duke Energy Indiana President Melody BirminghamByrd. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year we were able to help 5,600 Hoosier households.â&#x20AC;?

Customers who need help paying their electricity bills can receive up to $300 toward their bill if their local Energy Assistance Program agency determines they are eligible based on need and other criteria.

Duke Energy Indiana partners with the Indiana Community Action

Association and the Indiana Housing & C o m m u n i t y D e v e l o p m e n t Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Energy Assistance Program, which distributes the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance funds.

For more information on how to cut costs and stay warm this winter, visit https://www.duk e energy.com/home/sa vings/winter-heatingenergy-savings. Duke Energy also offers energy efficiency products, services and information to help customers save energy and money.

For more information, visit duke-energy.com.

By The Paper staff Wabash Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mark York was among 12 Farm Bureau members were honored during Indiana Farm Bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual convention for promoting membership in the organization.

The Top 10 Performer award is presented to the volunteers who sign the most new voting members during the program year.

The Premier Performer award went to Harold Kleine of Allen County, who

signed a remarkable 111 new members in 2016. Seventy-five of these new members were voting (or farmer) members.

Top 10 Performer awards were also awarded to: Jan U h l m a n s i e k , Dearborn County, 7 memberships; Dean Berning, Allen County, 7 memberships; Brian Morgan, Vermillion County, 7; Shari Fiechter, Wells County, 9; York, Wabash County, 9; Jeff Demerly, White County, 9; Pippa Stam, Bartholomew County, 10; Jim Polarek, Porter

County, 10; Elsa Smith, Tipton County, 11; Bruce Herr, Wells County, 13; Robert Harmon, Harrison County, 15.

County Farm Bureaus were also recognized for their efforts to get and retain members. The District Defender Award was presented to counties with the highest overall retention percentage of voting members.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winners each renewed more than 97 percent of their voting membership from 2015: Porter County, District 1; Noble County, District 2; Tippecanoe County, District 3; Huntington County, District 4; Vermillion County, District 5; Marion County, District 6; Daviess County, District 7; Brown County, District 8; Dubois County, District 9; and Jennings County, District 10.

Marion County was recognized as the Superior Defender.

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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA Estate Number 85C01-1612-EU-92 Notice is hereby given that Dianne Pankop was on December 20, 2016, appointed personal representative of the estate of LACY CARPENTER, Deceased, who died on December 10, 2016.

All persons having claims against said 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 decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, whichever is earlier, or said claims will be forever barred.

All photos submitted to The Paper need to be picked up by 30 days after print.

Any photos left after 30 days will be discarded.

Thank you.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this December 21, 2016.

Elaine J. Martin 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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NOTICE TO ALL PATIENTS OF DR. WILLIAM L. HANKEE, D.D.S.

B. Walter & Co. Since 1887

Part Time Skilled Trade & Engineering Opportunities Machine Maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical) Construction (Carpentry, Drywall, etc.)

Painting (Interior) Engineering (Process, CAD Design, QC) B. Walter & Co. is seeking Skilled Trade and Engineering personnel to complement our existing workforce. If you are seeking part time (8 to 30 hours/week) employment with a flexible work schedule, we may be your answer.

B. Walter & Co. produces wire formed and stamped metal point of purchase retail displays, furniture & cabinetry hardware, and metal components used in the construction industry.

We are expanding our operations and creating an entrepreneurially oriented high performance organization which delivers exceptional customer service.

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Effective December 6, 2016, Dr. William L. Hankee, D.D.S., discontinued his dental practice located at 125 East Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Dr. Catherine Periolat, D.D.S., will establish her practice in Dr. Hankeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former location, and Dr. Hankee encourages all patients to seek the services of Dr. Periolat or another dentist to continue receiving regular dental check-ups.

Should you have any questions, please call (260) 982-6344.

This notice is the second of three that will be provided to Dr. Hankeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients.

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MU students prepare for January adventures

By Karen Kanyike MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Whether it’s exploring countries like India, France, Romania, Austria, Hungary or Ireland, Manchester University students spent time in Turkey during a recent January term. Photo provided studying in states like Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee or Virginia, or on the North Manchester campus, Manchester University students will be deeply engaged in a rigorous three-week study session this January.

Approximately 1,170 students are enrolled for the 2017 January session, and 134 of these have signed up for travel courses: 109 will be studying abroad while 25 are set to take on travel courses within the U.S. “The January session at Manchester started in 1970,” said Assistant Professor Thelma Rohrer, director of international studies and academic enrichment at Manchester.

“One of the motivations was to make sure students had an opportunity to do something different than the standard classroom, either as a studio class on campus, an intensive lab or especially to study abroad … a short-term experience, an immersion experience.”

Rohrer said studying abroad gives students a chance to learn about the location and the culture firsthand. Students have the opportunity to gain international experience and learn the ways of a different place, and it also enables them to “learn, at an immersive level, with a faculty mentor.”

“Study abroad is important because of what it does for the individual,” she said. “To stretch one-

self outside the classroom, off campus, internationally and quite frequently outside one’s comfort zone is such a positive opportunity for growth within a supportive structure.”

Timothy Pariseau, now a senior biology-chemistry major from Fostoria, Ohio, had a transformative experience when he took Development of Modern Scientific Thought in London last January. He visited a number of cultural, historical and scientific sites.

“I am a scientist,” he said. “I have (spent a considerable amount of time) reading about these scientists and what they did, and then I was actually there, where it all happened! I saw the machines and the tools and the instruments that they used to create, for example, the first benzene, the first DNA molecule, the laboratory where they discovered the proton, the neutron … I was at the hub of science’s origin … it felt indescribable.”

On-campus courses being offered during the session cover a wide range, including art, biology, accounting, business, economics, music and communication.

Students are scheduled to post photos from their adventures near and far at h t t p : / / w w w. m a n chester.edu/hub/soc ial-media after the session begins Jan. 4.