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MSD board gets glimpse at tax rate By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The Metropolitan School District of Wabash County’s board of education touched on an array of subjects at its Tuesday night, May 22 meeting. Prior to the start of the meeting, board members met with Darren Bates of Data Pit Stop in a work session to get a glimpse into what the tax ramifications might be should MSD ever consolidate with Wabash City Schools. Bates informed the board that the net assessed value of the property in the

MSD school district is more than $775 million, while those properties in the Wabash City Schools district had a cumulative net assessed value of over $204 million. “So, the taxable value is $979 million of the assessed value, which means MSD accounts for 79 percent of the taxes,” Bates said. “You have more people to pull from. Nearly 80 percent of the money is from the bigger base, the bigger area.” So, what would that mean for people’s tax bills? “There, you get into what-ifs,” Bates said. “Let’s say $100; $80 of that would

come from MSD taxpayers, and $20 would come from the Wabash City School system. It’s not necessarily people’s taxes going up, it’s where the money is coming from.” The MSD Board also signed off on the go ahead for IDEM to secure the permit for work to be done on the wastewater treatment plants at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High and Southwood Elementary schools. “Once they approve the permit, then we can continue on with the process as far as the bid process,” Superintendent Mike Keaffaber said.

The project, according to Keith Bryant, Vice President of United Consulting, would cost about $800,000. The project calls for consolidating the two wastewater treatment plants, abandoning the wastewater plant at the elementary school, then pumping that flow over to the high school plant. Upgrades are then in order for the high school plant to meet NPDES permit requirements. “It’s a permit that allows you to discharge from the wastewater plant,” Bryan said. (continued on page 3)

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NIPSCO and contracted crews from N-SPEC Pipeline Services began inspecting a natural gas transmission pipeline near North Manchester last week. To do so, a 50-foot-high flare stack with a large flame above the stack was used, and experience natural gas odors in the air were possible as a result of this routine procedure. The project is expected to last three weeks, weather permitting. Residents within 5 miles of the work site may also hear audible noise, described by some as sounding like jet engines. Customers are not expected to experience any interruptions to their existing natural gas service. Photo by David Fenker

NM Chamber, Manchester Main Street seek merger By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — A public meeting to discuss the possibility of merging Manchester Main Street and the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce is planned for 7 p.m. June 4 at the Manchester Firehouse. The respective boards of directors of the two organizations are proposing to join together and create a more streamlined organization with the strength and agility to take advantage of opportunities and address challenges

impacting our community. “Working together toward shared goals, we are better positioned to support successful implementation of North Manchester’s Comprehensive Plan, focus energy and resources for the benefit of our community, and eliminate overlapping agendas and service areas,” the groups wrote on their website. In addition, it continued, “the new organization will be positioned to leverage and maximize resources and leadership to ensure the community’s success. (continued on page 3)

LAKETON — Those hooked into Laketon’s sewer system will see an increase of $5.60 in their monthly sewage bill beginning July 1. The Laketon Area Regional Sewer District board of trustees met for a public hearing Thursday, May 17, to receive public input on the proposed increase. After the hearing, the board voted 4-0 (one member absent) to increase the rate from $59.40 to $65, effective July 1. The same ordinance provides for an additional increase of $4.65 effective July 1, 2019, to a rate of $69.65. The increases stem in part from higherthan-expected operating costs, including a recent increase by the Town of North Manchester, which treats Laketon’s sewage. Jeff Rowe, from financial advisor Umbaugh and Associates, explained his firm’s study on the district’s rates and why they recommended an increase. Billing, he said, is based on the total number of Equivalent Single Family Dwelling Units – essentially, an average single family home. Per the ordinance, each single family home in the district equals one ESFDU, with non-residential properties assessed based on number of patrons or employees at varying rates. “Back in 2014, we estimated a total Equivalent Single Family Dwelling Unit amount at 3,482,” Rowe said. The actual 2018 number is 3,539. “The district is actually a little bit ahead in terms of the number of customers compared to the original [2014] study,” he said. “Some of that is due to the fact that, when you’re starting a new district, there’s always a little uncertainty [regarding number of customers].” Rowe noted that the apparent increase is a result of that uncertainty, which he said generally results in a lower ESFDU estimate. That number is used to determine the monthly rates in conjunction with the total operating costs of the district. “The cost can be broken down into, really, three categories,” he said. Those are: (continued on page 3)

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A Wabash County resident has received a Fulbright Scholarship. Adam Benjamin Smith, son of Michael J. Smith and Julianne TiedeSmith, received the Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to France from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Smith will support the teaching of English at Lycée Robert Doisneau in Lyon as part of a Fulbright English T e a c h i n g Assistantship. Smith attended Northfield High School as a freshman and sophomore before transferring to The Indiana Academy for S c i e n c e , Mathematics and Humanities at Ball State University, graduating in 2014. During Adam's sum-

mers off he worked as reporter and feature article writer for The Paper of Wabash County. He graduated with High Distinction from Indiana University, Class of 2018, earlier this month with a double major in French and English and a minor in History. He was named Valedictorian of the English department in the School of Arts and Sciences. During Smith's junior year at Indiana University he was awarded the Palmer-Brandon Scholarship in the Humanities which includes a cash award of $20,000. It is a prestigious scholarship awarded to an exceptional junior studying in the humanities. He was made a Founders Scholar, an honor reserved for their most academically distinguished undergraduates of which his elder brother, Aaron, was also a member. He was also named to the Executive Deans List. Following the completion of his Fulbright commitment, Smith will begin a 5-year scholarship in the doctoral program at the University of

ADAM SMITH Michigan to study French. Smith is one of more than 1,900 U.S. citizens who will conduct research, teach English, and provide expertise abroad for the 2018-19 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement as well as record of service and leadership potential in their respective fields. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international e d u c a t i o n a l exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to build lasting connections between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. It is funded through an annual appropriation

made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations, and foundations around the world also provide direct and indirect support to the Program, which operates in over 160 countries worldwide. Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has given more than 380,000 students, scholars, teachers, artists, professionals, and scientists the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. Fulbrighters address critical global challenges in all areas while building relationships, knowledge, and leadership in support of the long-term interests of the United States. Fulbright alumni have achieved distinction in many fields, including 59 who have been awarded the Nobel Prize, 82 who have received Pulitzer Prizes, and 37 who have served as a head of state or government.

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MSD board gets glimpse at tax rate save the district. The board also Tuesday: — Accepted the resignations of Jama Garcia (speech pathologist), Elizabeth Newman (special education teacher) and Deb Enser (threehour cook). — Accepted the

retirement of Metro North Elementary music teacher Linda Kanzawa. — Approved the employment of the following individuals: Claudia Weitzel (three-hour cook, Northfield High School), Brandi Rife (three-hour cook,

N o r t h f i e l d Elementary), Tammy McCollister (threehour cook, Sharp Creek Elementary), Amy Powell (threehour cook, Sharp Creek Elementary), Shaheen Hall (educational diagnostician, WMAP), and MacKenzie Lepper

(educational diagnostician, WMAP). — Approved the transfer of Jamie Haupert from Metro North Eelementary to be a fourth grade teacher at Sharp Creek effective Aug. 7, 2018. — Added an additional duty to

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Day-to-day costs Billing and administrative costs Debt service Part of the rate increase stems from a nearly $60,000 variance in the estimated day-to-day costs. “Back in 2014, the district was estimating those costs to be about $83,000, close to $84,000. The actual costs now in 2018 are $143,000,” he said. Mike Novac, a technical assistance provider with the Rural Community Assistance Program

who has worked with the district since its inception, explained that engineering firms often underestimate those costs and said that engineers have been reprimanded for the practice, but it still occurs. Regarding the billing costs, Rowe noted that the 2014 estimate was $13,300 higher than the actual costs determined in the 2018 study. The debt service cost, he said, is a fixed amount repaying the district’s United

States Department of Agriculture 40-year loan. Financing for the original sewer district project came through a $2.35 million grant and a $2.06 million loan, at an interest rate of 2.125 percent, he said. “With the actual costs now, with those increases that we talked about and the current customer base, the monthly bill will be $69.65,” Rowe said. “… the ordinance that is being considered by the

board looks at phasing that increase in.” Questions from the public included how the sewer district building was funded (with excess grant money), how the district is cutting costs, and how the district boundaries are set. District president Stan Bagley said that the district has a fouryear contract with North Manchester. Rowe noted that, when North Manchester increased its sewage rates last year, the town did not

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Collaboration will provide better clarity and community interests and a sharper focus on quality growth and developmentallowing creative thinkers to work on p r o g r e s s i v e solutions.” Combining the organizations “will allow us to pursue larger goals and projects. Be more strategic in fundraising and expand diversity in our membership base,” the website continued. A transition board has been appointed to work through the process of combining

the two organizations. The board’s goal is to ask the members of the two organizations to consider a consolidation plan in October 2018, and complete the transition by Dec. 31. This meeting is for members of either group and any community members who want more information on the consolidation. Members of both organizations will also get monthly updates of details on the transition. For more information on the consolidation please visit http://www.manches

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pass the full, new rate down to Laketon. Regarding the district boundaries, Bagley said that any new structures within the district’s jurisdiction must connect to the system – and that the current boundaries can be expanded if there is construction nearby, or if people wish to hook in. Rowe noted that some nearby structures, such as a house at Long Lake Resort campground, are not included in the district due to the cost of hooking them up. The benefit of the additional revenue, he said, was outweighed by the cost of connecting them.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — After eight day-long courses, 26 up-and-coming Wabash County leaders are better prepared to lead in the workplace. Continuing a decades-old program of the former Wabash County Chamber of Commerce, Grow Wabash County offered its first Wabash County L e a d e r s h i p Development course last November. Grow Wabash County President and CEO Kieth Gillenwater said that before starting the class this year, the organization looked at past classes’ feedback.

“We used the opportunity to go back and look at feedback from previous participants, and try to figure out, based upon the last few class’s feedback, what can we do to make this program better, to be more responsive, because it had kind of stayed the same throughout that period of time,” Gillenwater said. “At that point, we realized there were some things we could do to make it more of a true leadership development program. We brought in a new facilitator … Jim Smith. Jim’s a retired educator, retired superintendent, former principal here at Manchester High School, sat on the town council here in town. “That was also important for me from the standpoint of, this is a countywide program. I wanted to bring in someone who wasn’t necessarily a Wabash person.”

Smith described the intent of the course, as well as various sessions the students participated in. “The goals of the program are to find up-and-coming young business leaders in the community, and have them have experiences that are going to increase their leadership skills in the workplace and in their social life and home,” he said, “and also to open them up to various locations and various pieces and parts of the Wabash County community. “[Manchester University] provided eight hours of leadership training, and then we also had a government panel of local government folks, we had an education panel of all the three superintendents of the three public school corporations, as well as early learning and postsecondary learning.” Additionally, the students heard from

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M a n c h e s t e r University President Dave McFadden, C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County Executive Director Patty Grant, and county and municipal government officials. They also completed three service projects. Gillenwater praised Smith for his work with the service projects, and said that Smith split students up based on leadership style and personality. “They did three projects,” he said, “one that centered around the Access Youth Center, one that centered around the Ninth Grade Career Fair, and one that” helped nonprofits market themselves better and become more involved in the community. Students each completed at least 25 hours’ worth of work for the projects. “The other thing that we did then, that was, I think, really a big change for this program, was that we engaged Manchester University as well with their leadership development that they do corporately, for large clients,” Gillenwater said. “We engaged them to really bulk up our leadership development portion. A lot of the leadership development is also a tour of getting to know who’s who in the county, and different issues that are facing our county.” Wabash Park Superintendent Adam Hall, one of the 26 students in this year’s course, said that participants learned about working with others – and more about themselves as well.

“We took tests to learn what our skills are, what our weakness are, what our strengths are,” he said, “and then, how does that relate to the opposite person that you’ve got to work with. So, if you’re an introvert and you’ve got to work with an extrovert, how can you guys work together? “So, we learned a lot about ourselves and other people around us.” The skills Hall learned in the class directly impact his work with the City of Wabash. “Being the director, I interact with a lot of people all the time, especially in the summer because everybody wants to the park and either use a pavilion, or have an event, or needs something, or wants something,” he said. “So, we have those interactions, and I can better gauge myself in how to speak to people. Some people like direct, forward answers, some people want better explanations; you kind of learn to gauge what you’re going to say or how you’re going to say it to different people.” Highlights of the class, he said, included the variety of presenters and panels. “We had some really interesting professors, teachers, mentors that came in and were teaching different things about the class,” he said. “Some people were very energetic and just made them want to listen.”

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WCS superintendent gives First Merchants building update By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Superintendent Jason Callahan gave some insight as to where Wabash City Schools was in its process toward taking over the First Merchants Bank building as it prepares to move its administrative offices downtown, following Monday night’s school board meeting. At a previous board meeting, the board

voted to approve two appraisals on the property. “We’re still waiting on the second appraisal to come in,” Callahan said. “Once we have that second appraisal in, we can start to negotiate price and move forward with that.” Callahan said it’s an exciting possibility to move the city schools’ offices downtown. “It’s a prime location when you talk about positioning our

central office, which is the head of our organization,” Callahan said. “To be next to the Honeywell Center, INGUARD, the YMCA, The Access Youth Center, Marketplace, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Eagles renovation – to be so connected, on a mission level it makes sense. That’s not to mention the high value of being between Twenty and the Honeywell Center. It’s one of the largest

arteries coming into town with traffic. “So, our goal is to continue to innovate and continue to work with these partners to provide our kids the greatest opportunities we possibly can – which our community delivers all the time.” The current home of the administration offices, the L.H. Carpenter Center, will continue to house the corporation’s early learning opportunities, but will undergo

Church to welcome home missionary family By The Paper staff

On Saturday, June 9, Wabash Presbyterian Church members will welcome the Thammavongsa family with a cookout and short program. Activities begin at 6 p.m. During this time, attendees will not only have the chance to chat with family members one-on-one, but also hear about their experiences and activities in Laos, where they serve as missionaries. S a m Thammavongsa was born a Laotian refugee and came to the U.S. in 1979. His family was Buddhist, but became Christian through the discipleship of believers here in Wabash. He met his future wife, Jen, while working together in Fort Wayne. It was in 2007 that God called them

A village in Laos. Photo provided and their growing family to move back to Laos as missionaries. After six years of training and preparation, they finally reached Laos. T h e Thammavongsas are based at an Ecolodge, where Sam maintains the family’s visa as the business’ manager. This work enables them to reach out to the 12 surrounding villages in many ways, including educational

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sponsorships, sports outreach, healthcare assistance, and training harvest workers. This year, WPC kids have partnered with the Thammavongsas to learn more about Laos through a pen pal program, talking about their culture and food, praying for the Thammavongsa family, and raising money to support two educational sponsorships. The cookout starts

at 6 p.m., with a short program following, both taking place in the Christian Education Building next to the church at 123 W. Hill St. Everyone is welcome to join us. Those wishing to attend should RSVP by Thursday, June 7, via the church’s Facebook page or by calling the church office at 5638881.

a facelift of sorts, The current board room at L.H. Carpenter will be transformed into a cafeteria, and office space will be transformed back into a gym or indoor playground area. At Monday’s meeting, the board also: — Approved a recommendation to create the following new positions: L.H. Carpenter Building level secretary, and Ivy Tech Administrative Assistant with a starting pay of $14.50 per hour. — Approved a recommendation for J.M. Reynolds to be the fuel supplier for Wabash City Schools for the 2018-19 school year. — Accepted the resignation of Cyndee Bradley as bus monitor for Wabash City Schools, effective May 7, 2018. — Accepted the resignation of Chris Rose as a bus driver for Wabash City Schools, effective May 29, 2018. — Approved the retirement of Joyce Osborn from WCS cafeteria effective

May 30, 2018. — Approved recommendation to hire Samantha Shidler for a part time cafeteria position effective Aug. 7, 2018. — Approved recommendation to hire Brittany Enyeart for a part time cafeteria position effective June 4, 2018. — Accepted the resignation of Tiffany Roth as PE teacher at Wabash Middle School effective at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. — Approved the following summer athletic trips: Volleyball (July 15-17, 2018 to New Buffalo, Mich.), Girls Basketball (June 22-24, 2018, to Batesville), Boys Basketball (June 1821, 2018 to Fort Wayne), and Football (June 18-21, 2018 to M a n c h e s t e r University). — Approved the recommendation to hire Katelin Vogel as the new middle school and high school girls cross country coach. — Accepted the following athletic resignations: Chris Keefer (sixth grade boys basketball), Niko Macaluso (eighth

grade boys basketball), Byron Sweet (middle school football assistant), and Randy LePage (weight room coordinator). — Approved a recommendation for the following summer athletic volunteers: Claire Cromer, Shelby Stone, Jaycee Parrett, Bailey Yoakum, Makenzie Gray, Kaleb Kelsheimer, Cal Stone, Matt Mindach, Jared Coffman, Warner Duran, Aidan Benysh, Gage Miller and John Stewart. — Approve retirement of Dave Harlan as custodian at Wabash High School, effective June 1, 2018. — Accepted the resignation of Jeremy Monroe as math teacher at Wabash High School, effective at the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year. — Approved the following summer school staff for summer 2018 for 15 hours per week from May 31 through June 27, 2018: Jen Smith at her hourly rate of $32.31 and Justin Denney at his hourly rate of $33.33.

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to eat and things to do.” In 2017, VWC assisted the Roann Heritage Foundation with replacing the town’s gateway sign located on State Road 15. “Not only did Visit Wabash County help with funding, but Christine and W h i t n e y (Millspaugh) came to talk to our group about the right messaging to use on the sign,” said Donna Harmon, a member of the Roann Heritage Foundation. This year, two new gateway billboards adorn the north and south entrances into the City of Wabash calling passersby’s to “Slow Down” and “Explore Wabash”. Currently, VWC is working with the Town of North Manchester and Manchester Main Street to update the damaged and outdated “Victorian Village” signage. The gateway and display installations complement VWC’s deployment of digital, interactive 7-foot kiosks that can be found in the lobby of the Charley Creek Inn, Honeywell Center, and Jo Switzer Young Center on Manchester University’s campus. The new Parkview Wabash Hospital is the future site of the fourth kiosk to be deployed. “Strategic placement of signage will

Christine Flohr, Visit Wabash County’s Director of Tourism, shows off one of the new display cases. Photo provided make visitors aware of the wide range of amenities that are available, said Flohr, Executive Director of Tourism for Visit Wabash County, “This offers a significant benefit to the county as a whole. Visitors will enjoy their experience more and are like to stay longer and return.” The increase in cross promotional signage is part of

VWC’s overall comprehensive marketing investment plan. The plan is supported by the Wabash County Commissioners and Mayor Scott Long. “Marketing is so much more then creating and placing an advertisement: it’s a tactical approach to ensuring desired results that strengthen the economic vitality of Wabash County,” said Flohr,

“The Commissioners and the Mayor recognize the financial impact of tourism dollars on the local economy. Having a local government that understands how critical tourism investment is sets Wabash County ahead of other communities and is the main reason we continue to see tourism spending increase year after year.”

Bumgardner resigns as MCS business manager By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools Business Manager Scott Bumgardner recently submitted his letter of resignation, effective June 30, 2018.

Bumgardner has served as the business manager for the past four years. During that time, he played an integral role in maintaining health insurance rates without an increase in premiums. Also during his tenure, he worked

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Students have fun run: Wabash City Schools held its fourth annual Apache P.E. 5K Friday afternoon. The event is held annually for Wabash Middle School and Wabash High School Students, run in and around campus. An anonymous local business donated the running number bibs as well as the Apache P.E. 5K Tshirts this year. Photos by Josh Sigler

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Troyer Memorial Library has resumed regular hours. The hours are Monday 2-6 p.m., Wednesday 2-5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Book club discussions are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. anyone is welcome. The book for June is “Me Before You.” Doll club met on May 12 and will meet again on July 14. A Summer Reading Program begins on June 11. Recent new books at the library are: “Fall from Grace” and “The Cast” by Danielle Steel, “I’ve Got My Eyes on You” by Mary Higgins Clark, “The

People vs. Alex Cross” and “Fifty Fifty” by James Patterson, “The Fallen” by David Baldacci, “Night Moves” by James Patterson, “Beneath Copper Falls” by Colleen Coble, “To Be Where You Are” by Jan Karon, “The Masterpiece” by Francine Rivers, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, a Jeffrey Archer Series, “Map of the Heart” by Susan Wiggs, and “Seeing Red” by Nora Roberts. Junior books are: “Dog Man Series,” “The BFG” and “Wonder” these were all donated by the Girl Scouts. CONGRATULATIO NS to our Southwood

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Elementary Knight Note winners for the week of May 14–18: Tanner C. (3rd), from Mrs. Dye, walking around a group of adults who were talking instead of through the middle of them. Laci F. (6th), from Mr. Hopkins, for making some equipment to use for field day. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS collects eye glasses, hearing aids and old keys. The keys are used to raise funds for cancer. You may give them to any Lion member. M I S S I S S I N E WA

Valley Choir has started their season. We meet most Mondays at 7:00p.m. at Marion High School - enter door #17 on the west side of the building. This year we plan to present several performances between May and October culminating in a concert at the end of the season. We invite singers from Grant County and the surrounding areas to come and share your talents in singing a variety of music. Chuck Kenworthy is the director of the Mississinewa Valley Choir For more information, contact us at: c h o i r @ m i s sissinewavalleyband.c om HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Nancy Panning May 23 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Paul Rapp, Greg Baldwin, Marsha Jones, Bill McKinley, Dewayne Lynn, June 1, Jamie Gordon, Loretta Sperling, Patricia Campbell, Tim Packard June 2,

Anthony Garza June 3, Dave Bates, Rudy Ketchem, Cheryl Roser June 4, Darrin Oliver June 5, Amy Cortez June 6, Jody Gillespie Daniel Schrameck June 7 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Sam and Pat Brane, Chis and Missy Kuester June 1, Dewayne & Julie Lengel June 2, Mike and Ashley Vandermark, Frank and Joan Reed June 5 WORDS OF WISDOM “Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.” Denis W a i t l e y SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

Hanna Lodge donates to Access By The Paper Staff Freemasons Hanna Lodge No. 61 recently donated a check to the Access Youth Center for $404.70 from money that was raised from the Daddy-Daughter dance at the Honeywell Center on March 24. Ryan Freeman, Senior Warden of Hanna Lodge No. 61, was the coordinator of the event the last two years. Hanna Lodge No. 61 has now donated about $1,500 to the Access

Access volunteer Savanah Eaton (far left), accepts a donation from Freemasons Hannah Lodge No. 61 Worshipful Master Ken Nordman. Also looking on are (second from left) Clover Eaton, and Nico Noon (far right), an Access Youth Center intern from Manchester University. Photo provided Youth Center. The Lodge also supports FISH, Wabash Cannonball Chili for

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10:30—11 a.m. adult fishing contest, with awards at 11 a.m. Bait will be provided for kids; adults bring your own! The Youth Fishing Derbies will emphasize the following: fishing as a family/mentor activity, ethical sportsmanship, catch and release, and connecting youth to outdoor activities. Youth who catch the longest overall, and the first to third largest in each age category, will receive a prize; one prize per child. For adults there will be one grand prize awarded for the largest fish caught. All participants be sure to turn in all of your fish to be measured. In the event of a tie, the person who catches the most fish will determine the tiebreaker. To register and for more information, or if you would like to donate an old fishing pole or fishing gear to be used by youngsters who attend the Fishing Derbies, please contact Teresa Rody at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Second Saturdays Program will present “Canoeing and Paddling Workshop” on Saturday, June 9 from 9—11 a.m. Participants should plan to meet at the modern campground control station. There

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are a limited number of canoes available for use. All equipment will be provided. Those who have their own canoes are welcome to bring them, as well as all equipment needed, including personal floatation devices. This program meets some of the requirements for Bear Scout— Salmon Run Bear Adventure and Safety Afloat; Wolf Scouts— Safety Afloat; and Webelos Scouts— Aquantaut. A $3 fee per participant is payable day of event. The property entrance fee is waived for Second Saturdays participants. Advance registration is required by calling 260-468-2127. The event “Free Sprint Distance Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon Practice” will be held Saturday, June 9 from 9—11 a.m. at Mississinewa Lake. Registered 2018 Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon athletes are

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As a thank you, Brian Hoffman of Hoffman Nursery & Landscaping and Lori Siders of Siders Premiere Properties will donate all profits & commissions from the sale of the lot located at 4643 N. St. Rd. 13, Urbana to the fire departments that responded to the house fire on this lot a little over a year ago, Urbana, Roann, Noble & Lagro.

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Seniors age 50 and older are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Featured guest speaker, Jennifer Amstutz, a seasonal naturalist, will present on the Ouabache State Park bison in the program “Bison Bits” on Monday, June 4. A main dish of pulled pork will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Wind and Seeds” will take place Wednesday, May 30. Your preschooler will learn how wind and seeds work together. Huntington County Master Gardners will guide garden learning time. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including letters, making a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme. The program will be offered at one time only from 10—11:30 a.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. Preschool programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2—6 and their adults. Advance registration is appreciated. Register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Mississinewa and Salamonie Lakes will host “Kids Fishing Derbies” on Saturday, June 2 from 8:30—11 a.m. at each location. At Mississinewa Lake you will meet at the Beach Shelter, at Salamonie Lake you will meet at the Wildlife Management Pond, located in Lost Bridge West. Age categories are: 2—5, 6— 10; 11—14. All need an adult companion. At 8:30 a.m. registration and rules begin, 9— 10:30 a.m. Kids Fishing Derbies,

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Salamonie to host senior lunch encouraged to practice the new 2018 MMT race course: Swim 750 meters, Bike 20 kilometers, and run 5 kilometers. Participants should meet at the Beach parking lot on the right of the Beach House. Swimming instruction will be offered by Grant Brown and Jordan

Epp for interested athletes. All course markings will be present and light refreshements will be provided. The park entry is free to registered athletes. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services,

which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1

through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center are: (continued on page 10)

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Lagro News ...continued from page 9 wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history dis-

plays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

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LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. MAY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to : Trudy Walker, May 1; Carol Good, May 4; Imogene

Gilbert, May 7; Toni Schaaf, May 9; Olman Sanchez, May 17; Tanner Chapman, May 19; Bev Urshel, May 25; Nick Good, May 30. Happy Birthday to all! THE LAGRO GOOD OLE’ DAYS

FESTIVAL is June 21, 22, and 23 this year. If anyone is interested in being a vendor applications are still being accepted. Please call the Lagro Town Hall at 260-7822451 for more information. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Many times one feels oneself to be secure, and then suddenly, one’s world falls down like a pack

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of cards in a matter of seconds. The game of tennis has lessons to teach which extend far beyond the court. In fact, the most valuable tennis lessons have nothing to do with serves, ground strokes, or volleys; the most valuable lessons teach us about life. For example, welcoming obstacles in competition automatically increases the abili-

ty to find advantage in all the difficulties one meets in the course of one’s life. Remember, there is always the possibility that some good will arise from an unfortunate situation.” PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

County looks at 1050 South bridge options By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com The Wabash County Highway Department will further investigate rehabilitating the bridge carrying County Road 1050 South over Grant Creek, at an estimated cost of $325,000. The county commissioners instructed County Highway Superintendent John Martin to pursue rehabilitation of the structure while awaiting a response regarding funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which recently made federal disaster assistance funds available to Indiana counties affected by the February flooding. According to a

press release from FEMA, funds available to Wabash County come on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work or repairs. Flooding in late February washed out the bridge, causing the commissioners to issue a local emergency declaration in March. “ Re h ab i l i t at i o n would be replacing the washed out indent, road stabilization and a new approach to replace the washed out part,” Martin said. “For that part of it, we have started the process of applying for FEMA money to repair.” Martin said that replacing the bridge would cost $1,145,000, which would include

raising the bridge to reduce the frequency of flooding. “I don’t think there’s any way we can get it high enough to ever totally eliminate that,” Martin said, “and I don’t know that FEMA would participate due to it being in a flood zone.” Community member Jed Derck also commented on the bridge, noting that it being out is “very detrimental” to him, as he travels 1050 South to reach Sommerset frequently. Derck also asked that the commissioners look into fixing what he called a heavy crowning issue on the road after the gravel pit.

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indeed, available, but not from the rumor mill.” LADIES NITE OUT CLUB: Carolyn Everest hosted the May meeting of the Ladies Nite Out Club at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Club mem-

bers were encouraged to invite guests and those joining our meeting were Peggy Dilling, Nancy Meyer, Carla Roser, Wanda Frehse, and Max Biehl. “After a delicious luncheon,” (continued on page 15)

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tural changes on the Grace building. “However, we are finding that there are some wild stories out there as pertains to this action. We have heard that people are taking furnishings and other objects out of the St. Peter’s building every Sunday. We have heard that bulldozers are just waiting to tear the building down. We have heard that the pastor and his wife (truly dear souls) are being evicted from the parsonage. We have heard that the church is going to cut off the alleyway by the Grace building for their own use, thus leaving the neighborhood without its use. And there are many more stories that are out there that simply are not true. For the above, I can say this; if any objects have 43021

The alley and the stoned parking area on the west side of Grace Church in Urbana. Photo provided left St. Peter’s building, they have been stolen and I really don’t think our people are thieves. “The final decision on the building has not been made. If you would like to buy it, call me. The final decision on the parsonage has not been made, but I will tell you that the idea of selling it actually came from the pastor and his lovely wife. If it is sold, the church will provide a housing allowance. Finally, the church is working with the county to keep the alleyway open for all who use it. “Rumor has a way of breaking forth and

swallowing reality. The word ‘rumor’ is just a word we manufactured so we wouldn’t have to use the word ‘lie,’ but they are one in the same. Please, if you hear something out there that seems outlandish, even if it comes from someone who belongs to Urbana Yoke Parish and should know the truth, call me. I am glad to spend some time with anyone who has concerns. We are the only church in the Urbana community and our whole purpose is to honor our Savior. Rumor does no honor to anyone, except

maybe the one who speaks it. My cell phone number is 260370-1143. Call me anytime. I have two email addresses; oldirishguy51@yaho o.com and nypc5972@yahoo.co m. You are free to contact me that way, as well. The truth is,

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In the past couple of weeks there have been articles in The Paper of Wabash County and the Plain Dealer about the application to vacate the alley so an addition could be made to Grace Church in Urbana. Following is An Open Letter to the Community from the Pastor of the Urbana Yoke Parish. “Greetings to you all. My name is Pastor Larry Wade and I am Pastor of the Urbana Yoke Parish Church in Urbana. The Yoke consists of the former St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and the former Grace United Methodist Church. Seven years ago, the two churches merged into one church, the Urbana Yoke Parish, and have been meeting in both buildings, six months in one and then six months in the other. A unique situation, to say the least, and a situation that has not been the best expression of good stewardship of the resources God has provided. For those of you who attend church, you know that it takes a good deal of money to keep a church building up. Imagine, then, the cost of maintaining two buildings, both past the century mark in age. It has been the desire of the congregation to present to the community two well maintained and attractive facilities, but that desire has cost a great deal of money, money that could have been more effectively used on ministry within the community and beyond. “So, after much discussion, the church, in a congregational meeting last month, voted to use just one building for worship. That building is to be the former Grace United Methodist Church. The building was chosen because it is handicapped assessable on the sanctuary level, has many more classroom and is not so completely landlocked as the former St. Peter’s church. Eighty-four percent of the congregation voted for this change. We are now in the process of getting permits and such to begin needed struc-

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Reunion planned: The 2018 Lincolnville Alumni Reunion will be on June 6, at Bozarth Recreational Resort at Lincolnville. Anyone who attended Lincolnville School is welcome. Patrons should arrive between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served by the restaurant. For more information, contact Norma Jean Bechtold at 260-563-5322. Attending the 2017 Lincolnville School Reunion included (front row, from left) Paul Zintsmaster, Mrs. Hussong, Barbara (Eiler) Patch, Margaret (McKee) Schoby, Crystal (McMillan) Coons; Becky (Pullen) Kerr (second row, from left), Marilyn (Hoch) Bird; Imogene Barton; Bob Pefley, Tom Frank, Norma Jean (Cox) Bechtold, Kie Ann (Bechtold) Kirk, Linda (Whitcraft) Gabel, Judy (Eiler) DeVries, Cherryl (Whitcraft) Gray, Nancy (McKee) Snyder, Luree (Smith) McDaniel, Evelyn (Loy) Livesay, Bonnie (Pefley) Ramney; Tom Engelman (back row, from left) Don Rapp, Ron Anderson, Bob Hoch, Dan Slagal, Steve Anderson, Duane Davis, Paula Loy, Anita (Bannister) Vrem, Brian Bannister, Linda (Fogel) Mason, Sheldon Jones, Rodger Rapp and Roger Hairrell. Photo provided

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(above) Gold Ribbon winners were (front, from left) Emma Bone, Hayven Haupert, Dylan Hurst, Ava Goodpasture; (middle row) Kevin Parke, Brody Height; (back row) Halley Krom, Jared Holmes, Olivia Mollett. Not pictured Harley Davidson. Photo provided (right) Finalists and Honorable Mention recipients were (front, from left) Alexis Laferney, Tenley Kuhn, Jade Harrington; (middle row) Lola Winer, Andi Conliff, Harper Golliher; (back row) Collin Biehl, Natalie Adams, Ameerah Ray. Photo provided

Students honored for Symphony in Color work Article provided

Optimists honor student:

On May 16, the Wabash Optimist Club hosted its annual Youth Appreciation Day. This year, they honored Wabash High School senior Alec Wallisch who is a member of the Wabash speech team. In his first year of speech competition, he qualified for the Indiana State Speech Contest. His choice was impromptu speaking, which is an event that involves a five- to eight-minute speech with a characteristically short preparation time of one to seven minutes. At the meeting, he gave the club an impromptu speech on “Optimism.” The club members in attendance were quite impressed. He plans to attend Trine University this fall. Photo provided

The Wabash Unit of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association recognized forty Wabash County students who entered drawings in the 2018 state competition of Symphony in Color with an awards program May 15 in Legacy Hall at Honeywell Center. Each student was honored with a ribbon and a certificate at Tuesday’s awards. A select group of 100 students were honored with awards at the state level. Nineteen of these winners were from Wabash County and received special recognition at Tuesday’s event. Ten local students

were honored as Gold Ribbon winners in the State competition. Their art work was exhibited in the Oval Promenade of the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis and they were invited to an Awards Tea in the Hilbert Circle Theatre earlier this spring. At the Wabash awards ceremony, they were given their art work matted and framed. These winners and their schools were: Hayven Haupert Grade 3 and Kevin Parke - Grade 3 Metro North; Emma Bone -Grade 5, Harley Davidson - Grade 6, Jared Holmes - Grade 5, and Hailey Krom Grade 6 - Sharp Creek; Ava

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tschantz

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Nordman

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Nordman, Wabash, will celebrate their 25th w e d d i n g anniversary on May 15. Nordman and the former Lora Moore were

married on May 15, 1993, at the Honeywell Center. The couple has three children, Burl (Jessa) Crace, Ryan (Melissa) Crace, and Corey

M c C o l l e y, and seven grandkids: James, Owen, Shane, Ryan, Riley, Keelan and Raelynn.

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mation provided The Paper, there was some incorrect information

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anniversary announcement.

Richard and Joyce Tschantz, Wabash, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 1. The two farm kids met at Farmer’s Elevator in South Whitley. They dated and were married on June 1, 1958. Mrs. Tschantz retired from banking

after 40 years. Tschantz retired from The Ford Meter Box Co. He has been a pilot since 1954 and has taught hundreds of people to fly. The couple has two daughters, Julia Blunk and Susan Schultz, and four grandchildren.

Goodpasture -Grade 2, Brody Height, Grade 4, and Dylan Hurst - Grade 1 Southwood; and Olivia Mollett - Grade 5 - Wabash Middle School. Six additional students were honored as finalists in the state competition. Their art work, along with the gold ribbon winners, was also displayed in the Indiana State Museum. Finalists from Metro North were Collin Biehl, Grade 2, and Alexis Laferney, Grade 1; from O. J. Neighbours - Andi Conliff, Grade 3; from Sharp Creek - Jade Harrington, Grade 4; from Southwood Lola Winer, Grade 3; from Wabash Middle School Harper

Golliher, grade 5. Students receiving honorable mention status were Tenley Kuhn - Grade 1, from Metro North, Natalie Adams - Grade 6, from St. Bernard and Ameerah Ray - Grade 6, from Wabash Middle School. The local ISOA board thanked art teachers/instructors Charly Dye, Katy Gray, Alicia Gullotti, Lynne Keffaber, Jo Nordman, Susan Stewart/Karen EiltsWalter and Erica Tyson for working with their students to prepare art projects for the competition. Tuesday’s reception was partially funded by a grant from the H o n e y w e l l Foundation.

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reduction in headaches and joint pain, along with the loss of fat. I too have Many of my friends are on the experienced huge benefits from avoid“Green is Good” kick. And I am not ing the evils of sugar and excess talking about the Broadway musical, processed foods. (Not that I don’t “Wicked.” “I’m doing Keto. “I am now indulge in all things topped in hot a vegetarian.” “It’s vegan for me.” “Oh fudge from time to time.) Along with sorry, I can’t have a cocktail, I’m on the health benefits, the tourism trade Whole 30.” (OK, the last one is leveraging agri-tourism has been me a time or two.) to generate economic But the bottom line is, more impact for local communiand more people are recogties. nizing the importance of Many of us are no good, clean, healthy eating. stranger to Friday Pizza The explosion of Farm-toNights at JL Hawkins Fork dinners, restaurants, Family Farm. Through the and food trucks are all the warmer months, anyone rage. Being able to answer can enjoy brick oven pizza the question, “Do you know made from items produced your farmer?” is becoming on the farm. Patrons pack a important to an increasing picnic basket, relax on the number of folks. Studies family’s homestead and have shown that there are enjoy the quieter sounds of just as many non-scale vic- CHRISTINE FLOHR country living. The family tories as there are for owned business provides weight loss when following produce and poultry to a clean diet. Which studies you might numerous high-end farm to table ask? Google them; that is what I did. restaurants across Indiana. Joseph (Don’t judge, I never claimed to be a Decuis, Cerulean, One Ten Craft journalist.) I have had friends who Meatery, Affine and Market Street hopped on the kale train and noticed a Grill, just to name a few, feature their By Christine Flohr

Tougher smoking regulations needed in city, Manchester Dear Editor, As a public health professional in Wabash County, it’s my hope that our local communities can work together to make North Manchester and Wabash a healthier place to live, work and play for current and future generations. Smoke-free air laws save lives ln the United States, secondhand smoke causes over 41,000 d e a t h s among nonsmokers each year, including nearly 34,000 deaths from heart disease and over 7,300 deaths from lung cancer. ln lndiana, secondhand smoke was estimated to cause 1,337 deaths among nonsmokers in 2014, including 1,325 deaths among adults and 12 deaths among infants and children. Comprehensive smoke-free workplace policies reduce tobacco related illnesses and the costs of treating them. The 2006 Surgeon General’s Report on The Health Consequences of lnvoluntary Exposure to Tobacco concluded that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke and that establishing smoke-free environments is the only proven way

to prevent exposure. As the body of scientific evidence becomes larger and more precise, it is now possible to prove that smoke-free policies not only work to protect nonsmokers from the death and disease caused by exposure to secondhand smoke, but also have an immediate effect on the public’s health. Secondhand smoke is a major public health issue, and the mounting evid e n c e about the dangers of it should c o nv i n c e every community in lndiana, i n cl u d i n g North Manchester and Wabash, to work toward protecting all workers with comprehensive smokefree policies. I have personally seen a vehement nonsmoker develop lung cancer from his wife’s 2 packs per day habit. The data is clear and compelling- second hand smoke kills. I urge the North Manchester Town Council and Wabash City Council to consider a smoke-free ordinance that protects all North Manchester and Wabash residents and workers. — James McCann, MD,Wabash

organic-sourced foods. Market Street Grill has launched its Market Street Bistro menu that showcases produce grown right here in Wabash County. Dining el bistro-style gives you exclusive access to second story balcony seating. Chef Marcy creates a du jour menu around produce that is in peak season including items from Hawkins Family Farm, River Ridge Farms, Green Farms, and Market Street Grill’s very own garden. Farmer’s markets abound in almost every community in Wabash County. My friends with their eco-friendly, reusable totes graze the market in search of grillable goodness, all locally and responsibly sourced. They slap a “Do you know your farmer?” bumper sticker on the back of their hybrid and leave the market knowing that Green truly is Good… for their families, for the local growers, and for the economy. Christine Flohr is the executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County. More information regarding any of the places mentioned in this article can be found at www.visitwabashcounty.com. Her views don’t necessarily reflect those of The Paper of Wabash County.

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River Defenders receive grant By The Paper staff

The Community Foundation of Wabash County awarded a $12,000 grant to the Wabash River Defenders. The funds, a cash match for a State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) project and an Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) 319(h) project, will assist in the next phase of regional water improvement activities. The Wabash River Defenders (WRD), a local non-profit entity whose mission is to preserve, protect, and defend the Wabash River, promotes water quality, habitat, recreation, and awareness of Indiana’s primary river watershed. The DNR awarded $38,000 to the River Defenders, enabling them to engage professional services to perform a diagnostic study of the Silver C r e e k — Wa b a s h River watershed in Wabash and H u n t i n g t o n Counties. In addition, the IDEM awarded $129,097 to create a watershed management plan for Treaty Creek— Wabash River watershed in Wabash and Miami counties. The State of Indiana grants were contingent upon the help from local donors, partnerships, and River Defenders volunteers. In addition to the financial help from the local C o m m u n i t y Foundation, WRD is partnering with the City of Wabash W a s t e w a t e r Treatment Plant and Strauss Veal Feeds, Inc. These combined laboratory services conduct analysis of nitrogen, phosphorous, E.coli, and total suspended solids in

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DAR hosts monthly meeting Article Provided The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place Tuesday, May 8 at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, Wabash. The meeting opened with the DAR ritual. Devotions were for National Day of Prayer, with the bible verse Ephesians being recited. The May President General’s message from Ann Turner Dillon was shared by Joyce Joy. Dillon encouraged all members to attend the 127th Continental Congress to see the Constitution Hall restoration, and to visit the new DAR Museum Gallery and study place. Congress Committee Chairs are putting all the pieces together to make the 127th event one to remember. The National

Defender Report honored the May 1 ceremony at West Point, rededicating the legacy of Revolutionary War heroine Margaret “Caption Molly” Corbin. Corbin was one of the first women to serve in battle in defense of our nation as she took over her husband’s cannon when he was mortally wounded during the battle of Fort Washington in what is now Fort Tyron Park in Manhattan. She was severely wounded during the battle and taken prisoner before being paroled and eventually assigned to the West Point Corps of Invalids. Corbin died around the year 1800. The Indian Committee Minute report was on the Choctaw Indian language devised system of communication during World War I. Correspondence was an invitation to the Northeast DAR

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Delta Kappa Gamma’s has spring meeting The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International met on May 5, 2018 at Marion

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School: Southwood Parents: Troy & Tonia Davis Future Plans: Attend a building trade school and get an apprenticeship in construction 4-H Club: Crimson Clovers 4-H Projects: Foods, General Crafts, Legos 4-H Grows Work Ethic:During Austin’s ten years in 4-H, he has learned the importance of doing good work. Austin describes how, when doing the cooking for his Foods projects, “you have to make sure everything is right, the proportions are correct, and check to make sure family members won’t be allergic and can eat what you are making.” Austin’s commitment to quality work has paid off, and he says one of the 4-H projects he is most proud of is an apple pie he made and won Reserve Grand Champion with. Austin also does cooking outside of 4-H projects and believes that the importance of doing good work is a value he can take with him into his career someday. “It’ll keep me on track to make sure anything I make won’t be flawed and will help me to produce good projects. It will help me to be proud of my work.”

School: Southwood Parents: Kyle & Rachel Highley Future Plans: Attend beauty school at the Salon Professional Academy in Kokomo 4-H Club: Lucky Horseshoes 4-H Projects: Foods, Photography 4-H Grows Patience:Patience is one of the life skills that Mersadez has developed during her ten years of 4-H. According to Mersadez, patience is needed during project judging and also while completing the project. For example, patience is needed when cooking to prepare a Foods project. “You need to have all your ingredients in order and need to be paying attention to how long things need to cook,” Mersadez explains. One of Mersadez’s favorite memories from her time in 4-H is the peach pie she made last year for her Foods project that almost went to state, which she enjoyed eating as much as making. Mersadez believes that the patience she has learned will help her in the future. “I want to take these skills into life with me knowing that you don’t necessarily need to be patient with just the things you’re doing, but be patient with others too.”

School: Manchester Parents: Aaron & Stacy Hippensteel Future Plans: I would like to further my education, but I am undecided at this time. 4-H Club: Laketon Cloverleaves 4-H Projects: Swine 4-H Grows Responsibility:Bryce’s ten years in 4-H has taught him about the importance of responsibility. “I have to be responsible to complete my 4-H projects. I take responsibility by feeding my pigs, making sure they have clean pens with fresh bedding, and giving them baths to keep them clean and cool.” Bryce has also learned that responsibility is important when taking care of his crops for contest. “I make sure my corn plant roots are clean and that they look good for competition,” he says. Along with his projects, Bryce really enjoys the time he spends with his 4-H club. “I love going to 4-H meetings with my leader, Janis Leckrone, because I learn a lot about many types of projects and I have fun with new people.” Bryce is excited for the county fair this year and is looking forward to showing his pigs.

School: Northfield Parents: Scott & Sandi Kirtlan Future Plans: Attend Indiana University Fort Wayne for nursing and Spanish 4-H Club: Chippewa Challengers 4-H Projects: Cattle, Goats, Rabbits, Consumer Clothing, Arts & Crafts 4-H Grows Self-Disc i p l i n e : “ S h ow i n g livestock has taught me self-discipline because it is not just about completing a project. It is a commitment in which you have to work with and learn about your animal every day,” Mariah says. Mariah’s self-discipline has paid off over the years as she has expanded her knowledge about agriculture. She believes that putting in time with her animals has allowed her to have more fun in the show ring every year. “It has become more of a lifestyle than simply completing projects.” As she continues on to her next step, she says, “Self-discipline is a skill I will use often in the upcoming years, especially going into nursing. I will need self-discipline to study and handle the unexpected things that appear in the medical field.”

Thomas, Sue Corbin, and Darlene Bockelman. Barbara Overdeer presented three more names for membership. Donna Ott moved that the three be accepted, Barbara Buroker seconded and the motion carried. The three and others who could not attend this meeting will be installed at a later date. Sue Corbin conducted the Founders’ Day program, reading a poem that included the founders and their accomplishments. Members were given lines of another poem titled “The ABC’s of DKG” to read as their lines came in alphabetical order. The secretary’s report was accepted as corrected and the treasurer’s report was accepted to be filed for audit. Roxanne Thomas presented Janet Vesa with a Five Star Newsletter Award certificate from Alpha Epsilon State for 2016-

17—a true honor. Program Chairman Sue Corbin noted that the next meeting will be at the Wabash County Historical Museum on Sept. 15, 2018. The program titled S.T.E.A.M. will be presented by Erica Tyson, an art teacher at Southwood Elementary School. Personal Growth Chairman Jadean Barnes conducted a quick game involving questions and candies to help members connect better with each other. Barbara Overdeer served as auctioneer for a Pound Auction to benefit the chapter scholarship and grants funds. Members bid on beautifully wrapped items from cookies to a mug with seashorses on it. Ann Ambler noted that the 70th Birthday Celebration for Alpha Zeta Chapter is planned and will be held at Hotel LaFontaine in Huntington on May 15, 2018, 3-6 p.m. It is

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Heartland Sings to perform at Porter Festival By The Paper staff PERU — Heartland Sings, a vocal music production company, will be the headline act for the Cole Porter Festival this year, Festival Chairman Ellen Mock announced Friday, May 10. The group will perform during “Celebrating Cole!” on Saturday, June 9 from 7 – 9 pm at the Peru High School auditorium. The sponsor of this event is the James O. and Alice F. Cole Foundation. Reservations are available now by calling Vicki Draper at

765-472-7655, with a credit card number. Checks may be made out to ReDiscover Downtown Peru, the festival’s new producer, and mailed to 325 West Main Street, Peru, IN 46970. The cost is $15 in advance, and $20 day of show. “Mr. Cole Porter cordially invites you to a program of his greatest hits, featuring his fabulous friends – the Vocal Artists of Heartland Sings!” said David Bobay, Heartland Sings’ director of marketing and vocal artist. “With Mr. Porter at the piano, surrounded by great singers, it will be a

delightful, delirious, delectable and completely delicious evening – it will be DeLovely! Don your glad rags and join Mr. Porter!” Maestro Robert Nance said, “Imagine Cole Porter welcoming guests to his home and talking about his music! This will be more than a concert but a fun evening!” Based in Fort Wayne, Heartland Sings serves Northeast Indiana and beyond with entertainment productions, cultural programming, and quality education in the vocal arts.

Founded in 1997 by Nance, Heartland Sings consists of part-time and fulltime artistic staff. They cultivate a community of artistic and cultural appreciation. The Cole Porter Festival, now 27 years old, is second only to the Circus City Festival in size. Its purpose is to celebrate the legendary vision and talent around Cole’s June 9 birthday. Many other events and concerts are being planned for Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10. The festival’s website is coleporterfestival.org.

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seatbelt violation. May 17 Hunter C. Sonnenberg, 19, LaFontaine, cited for possession of marijuana. William W. Guenin, 20, LaFontaine, cited for possession of paraphernalia. May 19 An 11-year-old minor cited for a curfew violation. A 14-year-old minor cited for a curfew violation. Kyle D. Huston, 32, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction. May 20 Nolan L. Thorn, 45, Kokomo, cited for speeding. Chloe J. Mullett, 22, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Robert L. Hunt, 47, Wabash, cited for a dog at large. Josef M. Wright, 48, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Brian C. Elliott, 44, Perrysburg, Ohio, cited for seatbelt violation. Rodney F. Hunt, 60, Wabash, cited for seat-

belt violation. Catherine K. Reginobal, 48, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Tim W. Dillon, 53, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Ivan P. Leaby, Jr., 55, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Evan K. Eckelbarger, 17, cited for a seatbelt violation. May 21 Vanessa S. Skaggs, 23, Silver Lake, cited for possession of a syringe. May 22 Dustin T. Schipper, 24, Mohave Valley, Ariz., cited for seatbelt violation. Dale L. West, 55, Denver, cited for a seatbelt violation. Joshua M. Patton, 36, North Manchester, cited for seatbelt violation. Delta E. Myers, 43, Huntington, cited for seatbelt violation. Treylor L. Thorn, 25, Peru, cited for seatbelt violation. Brent A. Gardner, 22, Wabash, cited for driving while sus-

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Fred Lee Miller, Jr., 66, of rural Lagro, died at 12:50 a.m., Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. He was born July 12, 1951, in Bardstown, Ky., to Fred Lee Miller Sr. and Eliza Bell (Foley) Case. Fred was a 1969 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a U.S. Marine Corp veteran that served in Vietnam. He married Cynthia “Cindy” Bailey in Urbana, on May 26, 1972. Fred retired from United Technologies in Huntington. He was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15, the Wabash VFW Post 286, and the Hungtington County YMCA. Fred enjoyed playing golf, gardening, and working outdoors around the house. He also enjoyed his grandchildren’s activities and his two dogs, Sparkles and Jasper. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Miller of Lagro; two children, Angela (Mark) Miller of North Manchester, and Fred L. (Yenly) Miller III of Huntington; four grandchildren, Bryant Miller of Wabash, Chloe Miller, Asia Miller, and Ryland Miller, all of North Manchester; stepfather, Jesse Case, and sister, Brenda (Bill) Story, both of Wabash, and several special step and half brothers and sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Stacey Lynn Miller, and his sister, Sheila Miller. There will be a Celebration of Fred’s life at 6 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Mike Duggan officiating. Family will receive friends from 4-6pm Friday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or Wabash American Legion Post 15. Preferred memorials are the Animal Shelter of Wabash County or Wabash American Legion Post 15. The memorial guest book for Fred may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Wabash Police Citations May 16 Danny J. Price, 58, Wabash, cited for no operator’s license when required and no financial responsibility. Austin M. Young, 24, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Amanda K. Hamm, 26, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Robert E. Holley, Jr., 61, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Jerry L. Spence, 70, Wabash, cited for seatbelt vioilation. Bryan S. Bartoo, 33, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Richard L. Caudill, 52, Denver, cited for seatbelt violation. Charles R. Guthrie, 66, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Kody Nealis, 25, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Tonya K. Roser, 46, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Nathan A. Wood, 44, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Crystal S. Hubbard, 33 Wabash, cited for

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Glendra Jean Wiley, 74, a rural Wabash County resident since 1947, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2018. She was born in Elwood to Roe and Eunice (Gardner) Robertson. She graduated in the last class of Somerset High School in 1962. Glendra married Harry E. Wiley of Marion at the Pleasant Grove Wesleyan Church, Wabash County, on Oct. 12, 1963. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, bingo and casinos, flowers and especially family get-togethers. Mrs. Wiley is surprised by her husband, a daughter, Leah (Kevin) Draving, and a son, Wesley Wiley; grandchildren Harrison and Elissa Wiley; two sisters, Rosalie (Leo) Elshire, and Shirley (Charles) Martin; a brother, Max (Kathy) Robertson, all of Wabash County, and many nieces and nephews. There will be no funeral services as she had chosen the Direct Donor Program of the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Alice Graf, 85 Retired from U.S. Gypsum Feb. 9, 1933 – May 22, 2018

Alice Louise Graf, 85, of Wabash, died at 4:10 p.m., May 22, 2018. Funeral services were Friday, May 25, 2018 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday at funeral home.

MU to host active shooter training By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r University Office of University Safety and local law enforcement are planning an active shooter training exercise on the North Manchester campus from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

pended infraction. Arrests May 18 John P. Abshire, 35, Wabash, petition to revoke pretrial release for public intoxication. May 20 Jacob D. Passwater, 27, Wabash, failure to appear for theft. May 21 Andrea R. Thomas, 21, Michigan City, arrested for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance. May 22 Colton C. Weber, 23, Wabash, arrested for driving while suspended infraction indefinitely, failure to yield, possession of marijuana, dealing in marijuana, and possession of paraphernalia. Accidents May 16 At 4:26 p.m., a vehicle owned by Danny J. Price, Wabash, broke down. Once Price got the vehicle restarted, it rolled in reverse

Monday, June 4. “This is designed to help University Safety personnel and area first responders keep our community safe. Nothing we do is more important,” said Tina Edwards, University Safety director. There will be “shots-fired” sound

effects, uniformed officers and a number of emergency vehicles on campus. This live-action exercise will involve use of training weapons, which resemble real weapons, and pretend victims receiving treatment by real first responders. The intention is for this to

be as realistic as possible. The public is asked to avoid the area during the training. The University will contact nearby residents and post signs at the four corners of campus alerting drivers about this training.

and hit a mailbox at 1158 Alber St. Price was cited for no proof of financial responsibility. At 6:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jerry E. Younce, 80, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Charity M. Good, 34, Wabash near the intersection of North Cass Street and Harrison. The collision caused Good’s vehicle to collide with a vehicle driven by Ronald A. Karg Jr., 60, North Manchester. May 18 At 5:00 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jere C. Hahn, 62, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Michael J. Timmerman, 50, LaFontaine, on Wabash St. near Smith St. At 9:32 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob D. Thurman, 17, Lagro, collided with a vehicle driven by Cyndee E. Bradley, 22, Wabash, on State Road 15 South near U.S. 24 West. May 19 At 4:56 p.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Anita M. Douthit, 79, Lafayette, collided with a vehicle driven by Miles B. Hearn, 25, Wabash, on Allen Street near State Road 13. May 21 At 12:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dakota Buckberry, 23, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Michael T. Steele, 68, Wabash, at 1309 N. Cass St. May 22 At 2:40 p.m. a vehicle driven by Jimmie D. Miller III, 23, Marion, collided with a vehicle driven by Daniel S. Purdy, 61, Wabash, on Mill Street near the intersection of Bond Street. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Bookings May 16 Steven R. Collins, 37, Liberty Mills, charged with sexual misconduct with a minor Vickie L. Bone, 30, Herrin, Ill., charged with unlawful possession of a syringe, possession of metham-

phetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of a synthetic drug or a synthetic drug lookalike substance. May 17 James M. Morris, 31, Lagro, charged with operating while intoxicated, habitual traffic violator, habitual vehicular substance offender, and conversion. Bradley H. Saunders, 45, Wabash, charged with destruction of evidence. Tiffany J. Spriggs, 26, North Manchester, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a hypodermic needle, and possession of paraphernalia. May 19 Christopher D. Fields, 42, North Manchester, charged with failure to identify. James E. Skaggs, 50, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine. May 22 Larry P. Previs, 22, LaFontaine, charged with battery resulting

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in moderate bodily injury to any other person. Fredrick L. Johnson, 22, Fort Wayne, charged with intimidation and battery. Terry L. Pence, 35, Jonesboro, charged with failure to appear for theft. Roxanne L. Daugherty, 28, Wabash, charged with public intoxication, criminal trespass, and theft. May 23 Shawn J. Dickison, 25, Peru, charged with possession of a synthetic drug or a synthetic drug lookalike. Citations May 16 Allison B. Leisure, 27, Lagro, cited for failure to restrain dog. May 18 Robert A. Haupert, 52, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation. Gary L. Lewis, 65, Huntington, cited for seatbelt violation. Joshua B. Wyatt, 38, Greentown, cited for expired registration. Jay P. Murphy, 43, LaFontaine, cited for seatbelt violation. May 19

Veronica L. Przgwoznik, 58, Hammond, cited for speeding. Tiffany A. Parker, 28, Peru, cited for speeding. Kito S. Moore, 45, Kokomo, cited for speeding. Accidents May 15 At 2:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Drew K. Barber swerved to miss a deer, ran off the road and struck an internet tower. Barber was charged with failure of duty for leaving the scene. May 17 At 8:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jessica M. Gill, 33, North Manchester, collided with a deer on County Road 200 West near Division Road. May 19 At 1:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mary E. Morris, 74, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Harold N. Gamble, 63, Morristown, on U.S. 24 West near County Road 200 N. May 22 At 7:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Robert M. Gahl ran off the road, traveled

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through the ditch and came to rest in a tree line. Unresponsive and unable to identify himself, Gahl was transported to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. North Manchester Accidents May 22 A bicycle ridden by Joel S. Waggy, 32, and a vehicle driven by Angela D. Sincroft, 37, both of North Manchester, collided on North Sycamore Street and Groff Avenue. Citations May 22 Josie D. Wilcox, 34, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended. May 23 Angelika S. Weidenbenner, 33, Winona Lake, cited for expired vehicle registration. Arrests May 22 R o x a n n a Daugherty, 28, Wabash, arrested for public intoxication, criminal trespass and theft. Fire May 20 3:27 a.m., 600 block of Miami Street for a

couch fire. May 21 7:36 a.m., 700 block of Meadow Lane for medical assist. 1:07 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist. May 23 3:06 p.m., 400 block of East 6th Street for medical assist. Building Permits Robert and Andrea Bakehorn, above ground pool. Cheryl McDaniel, home addition. Kyle and Whitney Shaffer, new home. Oliver Warren, car port. Brian Hoffman, pole building. Marriage Licenses Braylee K. DriverWarnock, 19, and Tyler L. Luttrell, 25 Abriel R. Armstrong, 26, and Kyle J. Zerfas, 26 Jessica R. Beer, 24, and Dustin N. Echard 25 Tomas S. Campos 41 and Claudia I. Z. Alvarez, 30 Brittany N. Burns, 25, and Garth R. Dyson, 26 Abby R. Keaffaber, 19, and Joseph P. Mitchell, 21

Davyna S. Butner, 32, and Scott J. Trimlett, 31 Land Transfers Stephen O. Mason, Marilyn F. Sexton Mason, Marilyn F. Mason and Marylin F. Sexton to Joshua M. Neal, warranty deed. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana to Wabash City Schools, warranty deed. Louis S. Easthom and Jacquekline K. Easthom to David A. Wilcox, quitclaim deed. Mark A. Dyson and Sally R. Dyson to Thomas C. Whybrew, warranty deed. James Cloutier to Samuel P. Figert and Nicole C. Figert, warranty deed. Douglas R. Bible and Jacqueline S. Bible to Toni Iden and Toni Iden Brandt, warranty deed, Samuel P. Figert and Nichole C. Figert to Michael Zaner, warranty deed. Dale E. Carpenter, Vicki L. Carpenter and Vicki Carpenter to Dale E. Carpenter, Vicki L. Carpenter and Dale E. and Vicki L. Carpenter Trust,

www.thepaperofwabash.com quitclaim deed. Deanna F. Newton to Sheri Braden and Michael A. Braden, quitclaim deed. Joseph Grizzle to Rex A. Whiteleather and Laura L. Whiteleather, quitclaim deed. Michael F. Hall to Ronald E. McConnell and Sylvia A. McConnell, quitclaim deed. Paul Richard Creager, Shirley G. Creager, Shirlee Glee Creager and Kimberly K. Casper to Kent Raypholtz, personal rep deed. Patricia A. Adams, Larry N. Williams, Mary E. Williams, Noel B. Williams and Peggy J. Watson to Brian K. Dawson and Rebecca L. Dawson, personal rep deed. Patricia A. Adkins, Peggy J. Watson, Larry N. Williams, Mary E. Williams and Noel B. Williams to Mark D. Hobbs and Kimberly H. Lewis, personal rep deed. Gary B. Shripka and Joan E. Shripka to William E. Kelley and Kimberly J. Kelley, warranty deed. Christopher R.

Shultz and Keri E. Shultz to Sara Sulkey, warranty deed. William C. Dobbs and John R. Irving Revocable trust to Whitehorse Farms, LLC., trust deed. William C. Dobbs and John R. Irving Revocable Living trust to Kaanapali Farms, LLC, trust deed. William C. Dobbs and John R. Irving Revocable Living trust Whitehorse Farms, LLC, trust deed. Gary B. Skripka and Joan E. Shripka to William E. Kelley and Kimberly J. Kelley, warranty deed. American Home Recovery Fund, LLC to Timothy Reed, warranty deed. Scott Lee Bowman to Jason Bostater and Jamie Bostater, warranty deed. Richard L. White and Donna J. White to Howard S. Ogan, warranty deed. Joseph D. Goshert to Sarah L. Snyder and Robert M. Snyder, warranty deed.

First Merchants sees increase in quarterly income By The Paper staff

First Merchants Corporation has reported first quarter 2018 net income of $36.7 million, an increase of 58 percent, compared to $23.2 million during the same period in 2017. Earnings per share for the period totaled 74 cents per share, an increase of 32 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2017 result of 56 cents per share. The increase in net income was driv-

en by several factors including strong core banking performance, two acquisitions that were fully integrated during the second half of 2017 and the impact of tax reform. Total assets equaled $9.5 billion as of quarter-end and loans totaled $6.9 billion. The Corporation’s loan portfolio increased by $1.6 billion, or 31 percent, during the past twelve months. The acquisition of Independent Alliance Banks, Inc.

in Fort Wayne, and the acquisition of The Arlington Bank in Upper Arlington, Ohio, accounted for $950 million, or 18 percent, of loan growth. Additionally, organic loan growth totaled $677 million, or 13 percent. Total deposits equaled $7.3 billion as of quarter-end, an increase of $1.7 billion, or 30 percent. The acquisition activity accounted for deposit growth of $1.1 billion, or 20 percent, while organic deposit growth totaled $577

million, or 10 percent. Michael C. Rechin, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Our first quarter of 2018 results reflect the strength of First Merchants’ earning power and the health of our franchise marketplaces. 2017 was a busy M&A year for the company and it makes First Merchants an even stronger, more impactful player in the Midwest banking industry. Our management team is also pleased that organic

balance sheet growth maintained momentum throughout the integration process. We are off to a productive start in 2018 posting a return on assets of 1.57 percent, fueled by a 51.3 percent efficiency ratio. Our organic loan and deposit growth of nearly 9 percent, should produce continued earnings improvement and stock price appreciation.” Net-interest income totaled $80 million for the quarter, an

iBop donates to 85 Hope, Helping Hands By The Paper staff Although Indiana B u s i n e s s O p p o r t u n i t y Partners was proud to present a check to 85 Hope totaling $1,392.33, the organization is deeply saddened by the recent sudden death of Sandra Boone, who was serving as the 85 Hope executive director. The local not-forprofit group known as iBOP hosted the Charity Bazaar and Quarter Auction on

April 14 at S o u t h w o o d Elementary School, with proceeds benefitting 85 Hope and Helping Hands of Wabash County. 85 Hope was chosen as the charity of focus to bring awareness to all that it offers as a free clinic to the Wabash community. 85 Hope offers basic medical care, help with medications and offers health education to those with little to no insurance. iBOP also chose to

partner with Helping Hands of Wabash County with a donation of the raffle basket proceeds from the event. Each iBop member donated an item from its direct sales business to the raffle basket. Patrons purchased raffle basket tickets for the opportunity to win the basket, valued at over $130. iBop was able to present a check for $96 to Helping Hands. Helping Hands provides those in

need with food and clothing, and also offers programs to fulfill life’s basic needs, including free haircuts. For those who missed the event, or for those who want to join the next event, iBop will be hosting its next Bazaar and Quarter Auction fundraiser on Nov. 10 at the Baker Youth Club in Warsaw. The Bazaar is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free for all ages to attend.

The quarter auction portion of the event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. with no one under the age of 18 allowed. Tickets will be required for entry. There will be approximately 100 items up for bid from vendors and crafters. For tickets, to be a vendor or for more information, contact Betty at 574-527-6005 or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/iBopfans.

increase of $19 million, or 31 percent. Net-interest margin totaling 3.92 percent, declined by 6 basis points and included a reduction of 13 basis points related to tax reform. Yields on earning assets totaled 4.57 percent and the cost of supporting liabilities totaled .65 percent. Non-interest income totaled $19.6 million for the quarter, a $4.7 million increase over the first quarter of 2017. Noninterest expense totaled $53.7 million, up from the 2017 total of $43.1 million. Increases in both noninterest income and non-interest expense are reflective of a significantly larger franchise as a result of the acquisition activity in 2017, which drove higher net income and improved efficiency in the quarter. Tax expense for the first quarter of 2018 totaled $6.6 million, or 15.3 percent of pre-tax net income. Tax expense in the prior year totaled $7.2 million, or 23.6 percent. The improvement in tax expense was due to a decline in the federal tax rate from 35

percent to 21 percent. Our effective rate is 5.7 percentage points lower than the federal tax rate of 21 percent, primary due to approximately $10.9 million of tax-free loan, securities and life insurance income in the quarter. The Corporation’s provision expense totaled $2.5 million due to loan growth and net charge-offs totaling $1.1 million during the quarter. The allowance for loan losses totaled $76.4 million as of March 31, 2018, up from $68.2 million as of March 31, 2017. Non-accrual loans totaled $27.5 million as of quarter-end and the allowance is 1.11 percent of total loans and 1.32 percent of non-purchased loans. As of March 31, 2018, the Corporation’s total risk-based capital ratio equaled 13.69 percent, common equity tier 1 capital ratio equaled 11.04 percent, and the tangible common equity ratio totaled 9.32 percent.

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Honeywell Center adds 2 shows By The Paper staff Tickets went on sale Thursday, May 24, for two new shows at the Honeywell Center – Lonestar and Under the Streetlamp. Ticket sales will begin at 10 a.m. Lonestar will perform at the Ford Theater on Sept. 15. The band has sold more than 10 million albums since their launch in 1995, and achieved 10 No.1 hits

including “no News,” “Come Crying To Me,” and their crossover smash “Amazed.” Performing more than 100 concerts worldwide each year and celebrating over 20 years together, Lonestar recently released “Never Enders,” featuring new songs that bring the band’s trademark sound into the contemporary arena. Tickets are $50, $35 and $25.

“Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays” will perform a live, onenight-only performance on Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring former leading cast members of hit Broadway musicals including “Jersey Boys,” Under the Streetlamp is a concert celebration of classic hits of the American Radio Songbook from the 1950s-1970s.

Their shows feature tight harmonies and slick dance moves that take audiences back to an era of sharkskin suits, flashy cars and martini shakers. Tickets are $55, $45 and $35. Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Lonestar will perform at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater on Sept. 15. Photo provided

String quartet to play at Honeywell House MU to host carnival June 14 By The Paper staff

From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER – Children in the North Manchester area are invited to a free Community Carnival from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 14, on the Manchester University Mall. Children from pre-

school through the primary grades can participate in games, win prizes and enjoy cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones. The carnival is a partnership between MU and the Indiana Association of Student Councils Summer Leadership Workshop.

June 1st Modoc’s 205 South Miami Street, Wabash Open till 9:00pm

Pizza King 46 West Canal Street, Wabash Hours: 9:00am - 8:00pm

Market Street Grill 90 West Market Street, Wabash Hours: Fridays 5:00pm - 10:30pm

Charley Creek Wine & Cheese Shoppe 111 West Market Street, Wabash Hours: 1:00pm - 9:00pm

Visit Wabash County 221 South Miami Street, Wabash Hours: 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Gallery 64 64 West Canal Street, Wabash Friday Hours: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Wabash County Historical Museum 36 East Market Street, Wabash Family Fun Day Friday Hours: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

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The Honeywell House welcomes The A440 String Quartet will perform at the Honeywell House at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

The ensemble is based in Fort Wayne and features violin, viola, and cello instrumentation. Sponsorship is provided by Beacon Trust Services. The professional musicians of A440

By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – A new video series at Victory Christian Fellowship will feature David Barton of

WallBuilders, Cong resswoman Michelle Bachman, Representative Rick Green, Dr. Carol Swain, and author/radio host Glenn Beck as they

From the DNR Plan ahead to attend Salamonie Fall Fest at Salamonie Lake, Oct. 19 and 20.

Visitors can decorate pumpkins, compete in a campsite decoration contest, see live owls, trick-ortreat, take hayrides

56 W. Market St., Wabash Friday Hours: 11:00am - 8:00pm

explore the America our Founding Fathers envisioned. This series looks at important aspects of American’s common heritage that very few people today

hear anything about. The series will be shown on Wednesdays, June 6, 13, and 20 at 7 pm. Session One will discuss “The Role of the Bible in our Nation’s

Founding” and “The Foundations of Law.” Victory Christian Fellowship is located at 112 W. Main Street in North Manchester.

and more. Most events are at the modern campground amphitheater and shelter area. Primitive sites are

available in the Horsemen and Apple Orchard campgrounds. Campsite reservations can be made

at camp.IN.gov or by calling 1-866-622-6746. Property admission costs $7 per in-state vehicle and $9 per outof-state vehicle.

Co.Starters program to begin in June By The Paper staff Leaders of nonprofit organization in Wabash County are invited to participate in a nine-week training program called Co.Starters for Causes offered by Grow Wabash County and the Community Foundation of Wabash County. Co.Starters was developed as a highly

successful course for entrepreneurs who have a burning idea they want to turn into a business. Co.Starters for Causes employs the same high quality principles to turn a passion for bettering your community into a sustainable and thriving endeavor. Whether you are starting a new nonprofit or growing an

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frequency “A440 Hz”, which is the musical note “A” above middle “C” and serves as a general tuning standard for musical pitch. This event is free and open to the public but reservations

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existing one, your organization will benefit. A free informational meeting will take place at INNOVATE at INGUARD located at 231 W. Canal St. on May 23, 2018 at 4 p.m. Non-profit leaders are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and how it could benefit your organization. RSVPs are kindly requested for the informational meeting but not required to Grow Wabash County at info@g rowwabashcounty.com or by calling 260.563.5258. C e r t i f i e d Co.Starters facilitators Alan Tio of Michael Kinder and Sons, Keith

G i l l e n w a t e r CEO/President of Grow Wabash County, and Julie Garber, Program Director of the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County will be there to talk about the course and answer any questions about the program before you make a decision. Keith Gillenwater with Grow Wabash County explains, “The only prerequisite for this program is having an idea you’re excited to pursue and be willing to study and fine-tune that concept in a collaborative cohort environment.” Meeting Topics for the course include: Knowing Yourself,

Understanding the Problem, Finding the Right Solution, Crafting Your Story, Marketing and Getting Customers, Determining What You Need, Getting What You Need, Strengthening the Structure, and Planning for the Future. The first Co.Starters for Causes course will start June 19. If you would like more information or to register for this the nine-week program, please register online a t members.growwabas hcounty.com/events or contact Grow Wabash County at info@g rowwabashcounty.com or by calling 260-563-5258.

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Join historian David Barton of WallBuilders, Cong resswoman Michelle Bachman, Representative Rick Green, Dr. Carol Swain, and author/radio host Glenn Beck as they explore the America the Founding Fathers envisioned. This series looks at important aspects of our common heritage that very few people today hear anything about. What are the foundations of our Nation? How did we become so successful as a Nation? Why are Americans losing freedoms and liberty? How can they be restored? The answers will amaze, enlighten, and aston-

ish you. The series will be shown on Wednesdays, June 6, 13, and 20 at 7 pm. Session One will discuss “The Role of the Bible in our Nation’s Founding” and “The Foundations of Law.” Victory Christian Fellowship is located at 112 W. Main Street in North Manchester. HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS PROGRAM on Poet Biorefining on Monday, June 11, during the Historical Society’s monthly program marking the tenth anniversary of Poet Biorefining’s presence in North Manchester. The program will feature Steve Pittman of Poet

giving a virtual “tour” of the state-ofthe-art plant. The program will be in the Assembly Room at T i m b e r c r e s t Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the public at no cost. Poet Biorefining opened in North Manchester in September 2008. The plant requires 24 million bushels of corn per year, and produces 68 million gallons of ethanol, as well as 178,000 tons of Dakota Gold highnutrition livestock feed, which is sold to regional, national and international markets, and Viola feed grade corn oil. Ethanol plants are changing the agricul-

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tural landscape. How has having Poet in Wabash County affected your life? COMMUNITY CARNIVAL AT MANCHESTER U N I V E R S I T Y: Children in the North Manchester area are invited to a free Community Carnival from 2 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, June 14, on the Manchester University Mall. Children from preschool through the primary grades can participate in games, win prizes and enjoy cotton candy, popcorn and snow cones. The carnival is a partnership between MU and the Indiana Association of Student Councils Summer Leadership Workshop. FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmer’s Market has opened for its annual season of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts and more! The Market will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon at the Riverbridge Electric

Peru Circus Festival Band to perform at Honeywell House By The Paper staff The Peru Circus Festival Band will on the Honeywell House lawn during the band’s outdoor performance on Saturday, June 16, at 3 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit comfortably while enjoying the festive music of this free concert. Under the direction of Diane Haley, Scott Thompson and Jarrod Ellis, the Peru Circus Festival Band is a non-profit organization that provides music for performers in the circus and for the community. This phenomenal band has mesmerized circus audiences for nearly 60 years. Both amateur and professional musicians volunteer their time for nearly two weeks each summer to provide the musical background for over 200 amateur circus performers, playing more than three hours in each show. The popularity of the band draws more musicians than the circus band loft will hold - a capacity of 64 - requiring that some musicians rotate for performances. Dating back to the 1800s, the original circus band consist-

ed of more than 20 local musicians. Today, the band’s membership has grown to over 140 including musicians

who travel from as far away as Louisiana, New York and Springfield, Va., to participate. After the final song

in all of their performances, the band closes the concert with its signature trademark by loudly vocalizing in uni-

son…”May All Your Days Be Circus Days!” This event is free and open to the public.

parking lot (corner of Main and Wayne Streets). MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. SOUP SUPPER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is

located at 113 W. Main Street. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. PARTING SHOTS: “Identify your problems, but give your power and energy to solutions.” – Tony Robbins NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

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GARAGE SALE, Sat. June 2, 8am-2pm, 124 Parkway Dr. Primitive decor, mens and womens clothing, kitchenware, bedding, pendant lights & lots of misc.

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RUMMAGE SALE, Sat. June 2, 8am-3pm, 240 Ohio St. Home decor, women’s name brand clothing & accessories, collectibles, crafts. YARD SALE, 869 Sivey St. Fri. June 1 8-5 & Sat. June 2 8-12. Lots of good items. Cancel if rains.

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LARGE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE, Village Hamlet Trailer Park, Fri. June 1 8:30-6:30 & Sat. June 2 8:30-? Big Sale, some of about everything!

LARGE ESTATE & GARAGE SALE, Village Hamlet Trailer Park Lot 81, Fri. June 1 8:30-6:30 & Sat. June 2 8:30-? Washer & dryer, furniture, bedding, dishes, pots & pans, casseroles, tv’s, computer, small kitchen appliances, books, luggage, clothes, tools, ladders, shop vac. You name it we got it.

LARGE GARAGE SALE, Village Hamlet Trailer Court, 1100 W. 4th St. Lot 60, Fri. June 1 8:30-6:30 & Sat. June 2nd 8:30-? Good Schwinn bike (original), lots of drill bits, screws, nails, & all shorts of shop stuff. Weedeater like new, gas grill, truck tires, some clothing & much much more! Priced to sell.

MOVING SALE, 707 Meadowdale, Fri. June 1 8am-5pm. New full bed, tools, 22 rifle, metal detector, sweeper, lots of household, circuit cartridges, stamping supplies.

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BIG YARD SALE at 122 State Route 13 in Urbana. Lots of craft supplies, knick-knacks, home decor, kitchen wares, camera, acoustic guitar, purses, too much to list. May 31-June 2, 9-5 daily. Lots of parking at house and behind church next door.

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) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: ) EST NO. 85C01-1805-ES-36 )

NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Matter of the Estate of JORDON M. RICHARDS, deceased.

Notice is hereby given that Michelle G. Richards, was on May 2, 2018, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Jordon M. Richards, deceased, who died on the 25th day of April, 2018. 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 decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or said claim will be forever barred. Dated at Marion, Indiana, this 2nd day of May, 2018. Petitioner MICHAEL T. HOTZ, (31346-29) Date 2-9-18

Elaine J. Martin Circuit Court Clerk

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May 30, 2018