WEEKLY REPORTS

Draper, quit claim deed to Betty M. Benson and Brenda M. Draper.

Betty M. Benson and Betty M. Benson Revocable Living Trust, quit claim deed to Betty M. Benson.

Sheriff of Wabash County, sheriff’s deed to Wilmington Savings Fund Society; Adam D. Metzger and Angela J. Metzger, defendants.

Sheriff of Wabash County, sheriff’s deed to Timothy Ravenscroft, Suzanne Metz and Mindy Metz; Anthony Maggart, Steve Maggart, Cindy L. Maggart and Tommy Maggart, defendants.

Sheriff of Wabash county, sheriff’s deed to Bank on New York Mellon; Billy E. Dillon defendant.

This year’s luncheon will welcome representatives from local businesses and organizations to attend and enjoy conversations over lunch with students that have expressed interest in pursuing a career in similar fields.

The luncheon will also once again host a panel of industry professionals that will provide insight and advice to the students about starting their careers and why they should consider Wabash County when it comes time to choose where they want to lay down roots and begin their professional careers.

“Every year the senior students that attend this event impress us with not only their academic achievement, but also their goals and career aspirations,” Keith Gillenwater, president & CEO of Grow Wabash County said. “Our hope is that through their attendance at this event and the connections they are able to make with professionals that are working in industries that interest them, they will see that Wabash County is a great place for them to start their careers.”

Local businesses, colleges, universities and employers interested in sponsoring students and showing your support for the next generation of talent in Wabash County can do so by registering online at www.growwabashcounty.com/HSL2023 or by contacting grow Wabash County by emailing info@growwabashcounty.com or calling 260-563-5258.

Middland LLC 1, warranty deed to Middland LLC 3.

Thomas R. Airgood and Jane Ann Airgood, warranty deed to Jane Ann Airgood.

Rex A. Renz, quit claim deed to Teresa Reed.

Larry R. Case, quit claim deed to Teresa Reed.

Joanne K. Mickley, quit claim deed to Teresa Reed.

Thomas E.

Sickafus, quit claim deed to Teresa Reed.

Lowell M. Biehl and Biehl Family Trust, trust deed to Jon R. Rosen.

Hidden Diamond Homes LLC, warranty deed to Montana Castro and Taylor Johnson.

Austin Flack and Abigail Flack, warranty deed to Michael S. Neely and Megan M. Manes Neely.

Jaqueline Cutts and Jaqueline Cutts, warranty deed to Madison Hecox and Joshua Hecox.

Building Permits

The Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits from Feb. 19 to Feb. 25, 2023: Shane Whitaker, garage addition. Charles Hook, pergola roof.

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Well, that was almost eight years ago.”

Long said it was Vanderpool’s dedication to the school system that made him want to hire her for City Hall.

“At a time when I was newly elected and was trying to determine who would be a good fit to be my assistant, I thought of Bev,” he said. “My thought process was that if she could deal with parents of students at OJ Neighbors for over 20 years, she could handle anything that came through the door or through the phone line at City Hall. I haven’t been disappointed.

“Bev has acted as a great buffer, directing people to the appropriate department head to address complaints and notifying me of a citizens complaint so that I can follow up with the department head or go see the issue for myself.

“Her seven plus years of service to the city and I have been exemplary. She has taken on event planning for Northern Indiana Mayors’ Roundtables, Northeast Indiana Mayors’ and Commissioners’ Caucus events, two annual city dinners, and anything else that we have thrown at her, all successful. Bev became involved in the Indiana Mayors Assistant group and served as president, bringing their annual meeting to Wabash.

“A Champion of Wabash, she is going to be missed, but hopefully can travel and spend time with Jon, her children and grandchildren, and enjoy life to its fullest.”

Vanderpool said she enjoys giving the mayor a hard time. But, she quickly adds, he is extremely busy working to better the city.

“He has so many major, major, major projects going on,” she said. “You can look around the city and see how much it’s changed in the 7 1/2 years he’s been here. I don’t think he should be bothered with the little stuff. So, I found that we swim in a river and he swims up on top with the big stuff and I swim on the bottom and take care of the people who call in are upset that their street lights aren’t working, they have pot holes, their garbage didn’t get picked up. We have the best department heads, so I just call them and they go right out and take care of it.”

During retirement, Vanderpool plans to travel and spend time with her husband, children – Wendy, of Fishers, Nathan, of Berlin, Germany, and Angie, of Indianapolis – and their families.

But there are several other things that will keep Vanderpool busy, as well.

“Adam Hall and I were talking about the history of the Wabash City Park and Hanna Park,” she said. “I love history, and he does, so I think we’re going to work on a walk and talk in the park and tell you all about the history, because there’s a lot.”

She also is involved with Wabash Area Community Theater, and is a member of the “queen team” with the Indiana Festivals Scholarship Pageant.

And in her final weeks on the job she spent time training her replacement, Shelley Hipskind.

“It’s kind of like passing it off to my child,” she said of the training. “I’m excited for her. I think she’ll be a great replacement for me. She’s enthusiastic, so I’m excited about that.”

INGUARD to sponsor Dam to Dam

INGUARD Health will again power the 2023 Dam to Dam Wabash County Bike Ride.

INGUARD is an insurance and risk management firm, serving clients throughout the U.S. and abroad with the origin of the company in Wabash County. They have continued to serve the county since the late 1800s. To advance their mission of making healthy choices more accessible to all, INGUARD’s CEO Parker Beauchamp supports events around Wabash and surrounding areas that really challenge people to be their healthiest selves.

“Events like Dam to Dam bring friends and neighbors together to achieve their health goals,”

Stephanie Rogers, visitor experiences manager, and event director.

“Community health and fun is at the heart of Parker and INGUARD.”

Dam to Dam is celebrating its 14th year, the event will take place on

Sunday, September 10, and will start at the Wabash County YMCA. Breakfast will be provided to fuel up riders before wheels hit the road at 8 AM.

Last year, Dam to Dam welcomed riders representing 11 states.

Those interested in participating or volunteering for the ride can get more information by going online to www.visitwabashco unty.com/dam-todam or by calling the Welcome Center at 260-5637171.