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White’s names new CEO By The Paper staff White’s Residential & Family Services board of trustees announced Monday, Aug. 28, that Ron Evans has been selected as the organization’s next chief executive officer. Evans will succeed Dee Gibson, the company’s longtime CEO, effective January 2018. Since 2013, Evans has served as head of school at Traders Point Christian Academy in Indianapolis. Prior to that, he was president of Lenawee Christian Ministries and head of Lenawee Christian School in Adrian, Mich. He also w a s director of The Lodge a n d directorfor Life Action M i n i stries in Michigan. RON EVANS “Ron has built a career working with children, teens and families,” said Dr. Eric Dale, chairman of White’s board of trustees. “His passion for ministry and children combined with his business leadership experience make him an ideal leader for White’s, and we are confident in his abilities to lead this organization into the future.” Gibson announced in October 2016 his impending retirement, which will take place at the end of 2017. After his retirement, Gibson will serve as a consultant to the organization. “The board remains ever grateful to Dee for his leadership and vision. For more than 40 years, he has provided White’s with good counsel and triggered growth in key programs,” said Dale. “Dee is a man of God who has guided White’s to be a faith-living organization every single day.” Evans is a veteran leader in ministry and education. Prior to his experience with Traders Point, Lenawee and Life Action ministries, he served as president of office products companies including Prime Office Products and ASI Office Interiors. He earned his bache(continued on page 27)

Contestants hoping to land tht title of “Hoosier Idol” line up in front of the Historic Eagles Theatre on Saturday morning. Some contestants slept outside the theatre in their car for a chance to audition. Photo by Emma Rausch

Kokomo youth tabbed as new ‘Hoosier Idol’ By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com A Kokomo youth and two Wabash County residents are heading to Chicago in September after taking the top three spots at the “Hoosier Idol” competition on Saturday, Aug. 26. “Hoosier Idol,” the Indiana-based audition for “American Idol,” drew dozens of performers and spectators to the Historic Eagles Theatre on Saturday. Kassey King, of Kokomo, earned the first place title. Meanwhile, Wabash’s Jessica Hannah and Dakota Ray Parker, of North Manchester, earned top three rankings. More than 75 contestants lined up outside the theatre in downtown Wabash for Saturday’s competition, eager for a shot at first place, according to Hayley Beauchamp, Honeywell Foundation public relations and marketing manager. “We didn’t really know what to expect, but since this is the only audition for Indiana, we’d thought there’d be a good attendance,” Beauchamp told The Paper of Wabash County. “So we didn’t know, but we’d hoped it would be high and it is. It’s a good turn out. We had people who slept in their

cars (Friday) night actually to be the first in line. “It’s not pre-registered. That’s ‘American Idol.’ You do it on the spot. You line up outside the building and that’s just part of it.” Contestants had less than three weeks to prepare for the audition, mainly because the contest and its venue weren’t announced or advertised until that time, according to Beauchamp. “The timing is pretty transparent,” she said. “So it happened pretty quickly and we were excited to turn it around. We have staff in place that can handle events like this so fortunately we do this in our normal jobs and normal days.” Contest host ABC21 WPTA, based out of Fort Wayne, “were looking for a unique venue and they thought the Eagles Theatre would be a perfect fit for the nostalgia and because of the upcoming renovations,” she explained. “So we were happy to be the host for Indiana.” For the Honeywell Foundation, the contest was an exciting event to host two weeks prior the Historic Eagles Theatre closing for renovations, according to Beauchamp. “The timing for the opportunity couldn’t be any (continued on page 6)

Goff’s investiture ceremony to take place Friday morning By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — The investiture ceremony for Christopher M. Goff as Indiana’s 110th Justice will take place on Friday, Sept. 1, at 10:30 a.m. in the Supreme Court Courtroom. The courtroom is on the third floor of the Indiana State House. The public is invited to watch a webcast of the ceremony at courts.in.gov. The one-hour ceremony will include remarks from members of the current Supreme Court. Gov. Eric Holcomb will administer the ceremonial oath, and Justice Goff ’s official courtroom photograph will be unveiled.

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In June, Governor Holcomb named Goff to succeed Justice Robert Rucker, who retired from the bench in May. After his appointment, Goff continued his work as Wabash County judge until July. Chief Justice Rush administered a private oath on July 24 to allow Goff to officially begin work as an Indiana Justice prior to the Sept. 1 ceremony. The Indiana Supreme Court is the state’s highest court. It has five members, operates year-round, and resolves disputes for civil and criminal cases. Oral arguments are open to the public, and opinions are posted online. For more information on the Supreme Court, visit courts.in.gov.

Chili for Charity to raffle item signed by legend Willie Nelson By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A specially painted guitar signed by country music legend Willie Nelson will be among the items raffled off at the 15th annual Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off. The guitar was prepared by nationally recognized and local reuse artist, Michael “Hap” Hapner, who wanted to do something in honor of the event’s 15th anniversary. He presented the guitar to the Chili for Charity organizing committee on Thursday, Aug. 24. “I knew that Willie Nelson was performing at the Honeywell Center prior to the cook-off,” said Hapner. “And I thought, ‘Hey, I’m going to paint a guitar and see if I can get it autographed by Willie Nelson while he is in town, with the intent of donating it back to the cook-off as a raffle prize. “We’re calling this the Willie Chili Guitar.” Hapner told the Committee that Chad Fitzpatric and Terry LeMaster helped him with the project. He purchased the guitar from LeMaster, he said, and Fitzpatric, of CF Restoration, North Manchester, helped with restoration of the vintage ‘70s acoustic guitar prior to it being painted by Hapner. “It’s somewhat playable …. But it is what it is,” he said. “It’s a ‘70s acoustical guitar that’s been brought back to life.” Hapner said he plans “to take this a step farther as far as awareness.” In North Manchester, he said, he plans to paint 20 rocks, similar to those featured on the “North Manchester Rocks” Facebook page, and place them at various sites around the community. He will then offer hints about where the rocks are located, and those who find them will receive one raffle ticket, courtesy of him. Raffle tickets are $1 each are (continued on page 27)

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Wabash City Schools approves 2018 budget projections City Council to review, finalize budget figures By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash City Schools Board of Education approved its 2018 budget projections Monday night, Aug. 21. Before advertising, however, the corporation will have to receive the budget’s final authorization from the Wabash City Council. Since the WCS Board is one of approximately 13 statewide that is still appointed, state law mandates that the appointing body give final say on the

school’s budget. Matt Stone, WCS chief business officer, reminded the board that while it approves the Capital Projects Fund and Bus Replacement Plan, the city council approves the General Fund. Stone will present the budget projections at the Monday, Aug. 28, Wabash City Council meeting. “Then we’ll have our hearing with them on (Sept. 11),” Stone said. “So by (Sept. 18), we should have all the hearings done and have everything done.” Until the council approves the figures, Stone informed the

board that the WCS budget projects are as follows: • The General Fund will be developed to be advertised in the $10.2 million to $10.3 million range. • As WCS had accrued no new debt, the Debt Service was approved at $1.5 million and will remain at that amount through 2018. • The Capital Projects Fund will “most likely” be in the $1.2 million range, according to Stone. • The Transportation Fund, which is affected by state-set tax caps that determine how high the corporation’s levy can be, will be advertised at or above that level. The level is based on data from the district, including size, assessed value and prior year levy.

• The Bus Replacement Plan costs will be advertised at $247,000 to cover the buses and leases payments. In September 2016, the school board advertised its 2017 budget at $13.3 million with a General Fund with a budget of $9,799,555. At Monday night’s meeting, Stone informed the board that for 2018 “the $10.2 million, $10.3 million is the amount of money they’re projecting we’re going to get” for the General Fund. “Now that was project at 1,470 students, which we believe we’re above,” he continued. “So our budget is actually going to be below what we’re projecting in our General Fund budget, and that includes me

having to move some people over to the General Fund from (Capital Projects Fund) and Transportation, because we got cut so much from those funds with tax caps. “So we moved our transportation director to the general fund and we moved our technology director to the General Fund. So this budget includes moving those people and it includes a 2 percent raise that we’re currently negotiating. So it’s really a good budget, or at least the General Fund part, since we’re able to move those people and tie in some raises and still stick under the money that we’re projecting to get from the state. So I feel really good about the General Fund, because that’s the

place we really struggled two years ago.” The Indiana Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) later informed the school to “add in anticipated tax caps” into the advertised budget, which increased the amount to $14,136,987, Stone told The Paper of Wabash County in a follow-up call on Friday, Aug. 25. “They gave us this high number, which was $800,000 or so,” he explained, “but when the actual budget came back in, the tax caps were actually more like $390,000. So that’s why it was later reduced again.” In early 2017, the DLFG approved WCS’s budget to have a $9.8 million General Fund and $1.9 million for tax funds, “and that’s all because of

the tax caps,” Stone continued. “But then those were wrong,” he added. “We actually got more money than that this year and so we’re going to have to go ask for additional appropriations here in a couple of months. This is really confusing. … So actually that $1.9 million (in tax funds) will be more like $2.3 million. “So I would say that our budget for this year was somewhere around $12.2 million.” The board approved a motion to advertise the 2018 proposed budget and set the public hearing date for Sept. 18 4-0 with Board President Kim Pinkerton absent. The Wabash City Council meeting on Sept. 11 will begin at 6 p.m.

AgVenture McKillip Seeds hosts annual field day By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com This past spring was a challenge for all farmers, Mike McKillip, president of AgVenture McKillip Seeds, told a crowd of several hundred farmers Friday, Aug. 25. He made the remarks during the firm’s annual field

day. “We started out, and we thought we were in a really great position,” he continued. “Most of the seed was either picked up from the seed house, or staged for pick up. And then Mother Nature threw us a curve ball for about three or four weeks.” That caused everything to change, he

said. “The guys around here were scrambling like chickens with their heads cut off,” McKillip said. “We started processing more soybeans. We weren’t sure what was going to happen.” They also worked on getting early maturing corn prepared. “We felt like we did

a pretty good job of meeting your demands,” he said. “And I just want to say how much we appreciate your patience and understanding in working with us and trying to get through those times. “Nobody enjoys them.” Many in the room, he said, either had to replant their crops or chance product all together. “It’s yet to see what results we get out of that, but the USDA seems to think it all turned out pretty well,” McKillip said. Following the opening session, the farmers were split into two groups and attended sessions on both corn and soybeans. During the corn

session, AgVenture McKillip Seeds officials spoke about the 2017 crop and challenges the farmers faced, as well as diseases and pests that challenged farmers and more. They also toured test plots to learn more about upcoming product. In the soybean session, farmers learned about a variety of soybean topics, as well as product highlights. Prior to the field day, Curt Campbell, Extension Educator ANR Wabash County, conducted a Private and C o m m e r c i a l A p p l i c a t o r C o n t i n u i n g Education class on herbicide classification.

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Remembering 100 years, a Wabash centenarian’s story By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

On Thursday, Aug. 17, Georgia Hensley Crum hit a milestone not many can claim. She turned 100years-old. Throughout the last century, Hensley Crum, a former Wabash resident, lived through some of the United States’ most historical moments, watched technology advance from oil lamps to solar energy, and, most notable of all, worked hard to raise a family. For this centenarian, age is only a number while her mind is still as sharp as a tack. “I could tell you stories for hours,” Hensley Crum told The Paper of Wabash County. “I could talk forever and I remember it all.” On Aug. 17, 1917, Hensley Crum was born Frank and Virginia “Jenny” Monroe in the Lee County, Va. She was the fourth child of 13 with “six brothers and five sisters” and an unknown sibling who died at birth. “I’d bow down and do anything for any of them,” Hensley Crum said. “I loved all of them. We got along really well growing up and made sure we had food on the table. We all pitched in. I loved each and every one of them.” As a little girl, she grew up near Black Mountain and remembers a life much different than today’s. “I remember when I was about 6-yearsold really well,” she said. “I stayed at my grandma’s and she made apple butter and I stirred it for her. The pan was bigger than I was. “I raised my garden, raised beans and potatoes, and dug coal out of the coal mine to keep warm during the winter time. We hunted for chestnut berries, cracked the chestnuts and took them home to eat them. … We didn’t have a horse and buggy, but we had a little pony and a cow. … I remember making mudpies and

playing in a playhouse. “I remember growing up and my hair came down (to my hips) and I rolled my hair in paper sacks,” she continued. “I turned and twisted and rolled up hair up and I went to church. I remember that. That was when I was growing out of my baby-hood, trying to be pretty. I had two dresses. We didn’t wear pants back then. We wore skirts and dresses that Mommy made.” Mrs. Monroe, a Cherokee Native American, washed and ironed clothes while Mr. Monroe cut coal in a mine. Her father’s brother, Bill Monroe, was the famous Grand Ole’ Opry mandolinist, singer and songwriter. Back then, Hensley Crum’s family had to boil water and dump it into a tub to bathe. Brown sugar would come to general stores in barrels, maple syrup at the Monroe household was homemade, the garden was the best commodity to feed the family and not everyone knew what money looked like, according to Hensley Crum. “Never even dreamed of money (as a child) as we never had any,” she explained. “I found a nickel one time and didn’t know what it was. Mama washed and ironed for a doctor and they had a little boy. I went up to his house and played, and I found a nickel on the steps. “I didn’t know what it was. I took it home and I said, ‘Mommy, I found this at Martha’s house underneath the steps.’ She said, ‘That’s money. That’s a nickel.’ She got me by the hand and made me take it back, said, ‘You don’t take something that doesn’t belong to you.’ “That lady said, though, ‘She can have it,’” she continued. “Mommy washed and ironed for them and used a washboard. I remember that from just when I was a little girl.” At one point as a child, the Monroe family moved to

Georgia Hensley Crum (front row, center in both photos) celebrated her 100th birthday with her brother (front row, left of center) Albert Monroe, children and grandchildren (lower photo) and great- and great-great grandchildren (top photo) on Saturday, Aug. 19. Hensley Crum had seven children, but was a mother to many more, according to her family. Photos by Emma Rausch Kentucky by walking across Black Mountain from Virginia. During that time, Hensley Crum was a student. However, she didn’t remain one much longer afterward. She only made it through the third grade before she had to leave to help support her family by working. She never did learn how to read or write. “I went to school in West Virginia and a little bit in Kentucky,” she said. “I didn’t go very far. I

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huckleberries, and worked. We just worked. If we didn’t work, we didn’t eat.” Perishable items were bottled and stored in a spring since “we didn’t have a refrigerator,” Hensley Crum said. “We didn’t have a T.V., didn’t have a radio,” she continued. “We didn’t have a lightbulb. We had oil lamps. We carried our oil lamps everywhere so we could see. … Mommy finally got an ice box (early refrigerator) where you put a big thing ice in the top. We only bought one. We had moved to Kenvir, Ky., when we got that 85-years ago. I remember it just like it was yesterday.” The world has really changed since 100 years ago, according

to Hensley Crum. “Oh my gosh, it’s changed so much,” she exclaimed. “I wish I had (today’s technology) when I was growing up and when I was raising my family. “I can’t believe how the world has turned around since I was born. I can’t believe it. My mind just can’t comprehend it.” As time passed, technology went from oil lamps and outhouse restrooms to cell phones and electricity. People went from learning how to go without to enjoying “the land of plenty.” “I’m glad my family has got it made,” she said. “You can reach up on the shelf and get just about anything you want. If you can’t get what

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you want, just use your own recipe and add something with it.” Wife and Mother In 1935, Hensley Crum met Noble Hensley at “a church up on a hill” in Mills Creek, Ky. “I thought he was wonderful, great,” she said. “He was good to me. He helped me raise my kids and he worked in a coal mine.” Together, the couple raised seven children—Ralph, Geraldine, Herald, J.B., Sue, Carolyn and Judy—in the hills of Kentucky before life brought them to Wabash County in 1955. “I stayed home with them a lot,” Hensley Crum said. “When I went to work, my husband would be coming in to take care of them. I’d get dinner ready before I left so they wouldn’t go hungry and he would do the rest while I was at work.” When the kids were born, she stayed home, but went to work hanging wallpaper and cleaning houses once they got a bit older. As a mother and wife, life was not easy and finances were stretched thin. In 1955, Hensley

Crum was the first to arrive in Wabash, and only able to bring her youngest daughter, Judy, with her. Due to financial troubles, her husband and other children stayed with her siblings Frank, Willie and Tootsie in Kentucky. She worked at Wabash Magnetics and sent money back to Kentucky to support the family. “When I got a job (in Wabash), I was tickled to death,” she said. “That lady said, ‘That woman’s got seven kids.’ They didn’t believe me.” Hensley Crum’s favorite memory to this day is when she was finally able to return to Kentucky and bring her family to Indiana. The Hensley family rented homes in Wabash on streets including Mill Street, Washington Street, Hill Street and Main Street. “I rented an old run down house in Wabash on Mill Street and when I got done with it, it was pretty,” she said. “Every time Wabash flooded, our house flooded.” Approximately four houses the family rented from Jim Brooks. “I liked him, Jim Brooks,” Hensley Crum said. “He passed away, but he’s a good guy. He knew I had it rough and he only charged me $12 a week for rent. I had little kids. He was so nice.” In Wabash, Mr. Hensley poured concrete for buildings. “Then he went to work at Midwest

An old photo of Georgia Hensley Crum (top row) with her husband, Noble Hensley, and two oldest children (front row, from left) Geraldine and Ralph. Photo provided

Hensley Crum was surrounded by family as she shared her story with The Paper of Wabash County. Joining her at the interview were (front row, from left) granddaughter Angela Hershberger, daughter Carolyn Konrath, (back row, from left) daughter Sue McConniel, granddaughter Ronda Webb, daughter Judy Gale, granddaughter Georgia Wilson and sister-inlaw Regina Monroe. Photo by Emma Rausch

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where they made lumber, or press wood,” Hensley Crum said. “Then he worked at Wabash County hospital. He shined and cleaned the floors and then he finally moved into the laundry room.” For some time, Hensley Crum worked at the Wabash Cafeteria, a restaurant formerly located in downtown

Wabash, before she started managing Town Cafe, which was formerly owned by her brother Frank Monroe and his wife, Regina. Though she refused to ask for help, her brother’s family was always there to lend a hand at the most unexpected times, once to simply help Hensley Crum have a cup of

coffee. “(Frank) said, ‘You need some money, Geordy?’” she said. “I said, ‘Yeah I need some, but I can’t pay it back and I’m not borrowing (any.’ He rushed me $45 and said, ‘You don’t owe me nothing.’ I tried to pay him back and he wouldn’t take it. So I went and got me some coffee.” (continued on page 4)

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For nearly 50 years, through struggles and happy times, Hensley Crum raised her family in Wabash. She now lives with her daughter in Florida. “My grandma lived with us for a few years (as I was) growing up,” Angela H e n s l e y H e r s h b e r g e r, Hensley Crum’s granddaughter, told The Paper. “I remember going to the ‘Passion (of the Christ)’ play in Marion with her and my sister. Wonderful times. She would give everything she had for family. “She calls all of her grand, great grand and greatgreat grandchildren her babies and her angels, and she means it about each and every single one of them. Many of

her grandchildren make trips to Florida to stay and visit. My sister and I are planning another trip down in November. She remains very close to us all. (She is) just a tremendous, respected woman of faith and strength.” Good life keeps coming Hensley Crum is proud of how the world has become, she said, and wants

the ‘good work’ to keep going. “Don’t change a thing, just add to it,” she said. “Just keep going and love everybody. Treat everybody nice. Just keep up the good work.” On Saturday, Aug. 19, she celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by friends and family, including her youngest brother and last-remaining sibling Albert Monroe, 84.

As a woman who has lived through many trials and worked hard every step of the way, Hensley Crum said she’d like future generations “to keep up the good work.” “Everything will work out,” she said. “Be good and love each other. Family is everything. Go to church and be good. I go to church but I can’t hear what they say. “But He’ll help

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Madisyn Schmidt, of North Manchester, performs in front of a live audience at the “Hoosier Idol” competition on Saturday, Aug. 26. Photo by Emma Rausch well. “(First place) gets a guaranteed audition in front of the ‘American Idol’ producer while everyone else would be standing in a line 10-times longer than (the local competition) hoping to catch the eye of the producers and then to catch the ear of the producers,” Rowley said. “What they are allowing us to do as a local TV affiliate is to basically say, ‘Here’s our best person. You really need to check them out.’ The executive producers are the gatekeepers to getting

to the Katy Perry and celebrity judges, so you have to get through them.” ABC21 WPTA will be following King through her next audition and then after, he continued. “I hope we’re able to see the person that we send go out to Hollywood,” Rowley said. “We’re going to follow them as far as they go no matter where this person comes from, whether it’s here in Wabash or someone in our region. They’re going to get their start here and hopefully they

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Downtown Wabash literally went to the dogs on Saturday afternoon … but it was all for a good cause. Bark & Brew, hosted by Midwest Eye Consultants in conjunction with Chapman Brewing Co., took place on Miami Street between Market and Canal streets. Proceeds from the event will go to Leader Dogs for the Blind. The firm pledged $25,000 to the group, and Saturday’s event will likely put the firm at the pledge mark, according to Leslie Frantz, of Midwest Eye. “This is obviously our first year to do this, and we didn’t know what to expect, but the streets have been crowded all day long,” she said. A “Bow Wow” contest, looking for the prettiest dog, drew 18 contestants. “One of them was a cat,” Frantz said. “The cat was wearing a dog costume, and the cat was one of our win-

ners.” In addition to raising funds, a goal of the event was to raise awareness of the leader dog program. “There’s leader dog schools in Rochester Hills, Michigan, and they do all kinds of programs for people that are visually impaired or blind,” Frantz said. “They provide the leader dogs, they do mobility training, they do a camp for teenagers who have visual impairment. “We partnered for them this year for the first time. This event, I think we’ll probably hit it.” The Bark and Brew was just one of several events to help raise funds for the cause. On Aug. 19, a tenderloin meal took place. The firm also sponsored a Battle for the Blind in Fort Wayne. “All our offices do their own mini events,” she said. “Plus, Midwest Eye contributes money. It’s nice to see the community come together and so many people come together for something like this.”

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Visit Wabash County’s digitial impact growing By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

After hiring Marketing Manager Whitney Millspaugh more than a year ago, Visit Wabash County’s digital impact more than quadrupled. That was the core of the report given by Christine Flohr, the organization’s executive director of tourism, at Monday’s meeting of the Wabash County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 28. Flohr said that Millspaugh’s work, which includes marketing the organization’s partners and events in addition to advertising the county in publications throughout the state and nation, has drastically improved its online presence and impact. “We’ve had over 1 million impressions since Whitney joined our team. What that tells me… is that by putting someone that has that training in that position we can effectively invest the marketing dollars into the right categories,” she said. “The higher your impression rate, the better that you’re getting the word out. Usually we averaged around 300,000 impressions, so to hit well over the 1 million mark is critical and is a measure of our success.” Flohr said that “other communities throughout the state” are reaching out to Visit Wabash County to look at their marketing plan and find out how they market the county so effec-

tively. The organization, which promotes tourism in Wabash County, is funded in part by the county’s County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) funds. Those funds were used to hire Millspaugh, and fund her marketing efforts. Flohr provided the commissioners with a packet breaking down how Visit Wabash County used those funds since July 2016 and their , and verbally presented details on how the creation of a marketing manager position has strengthened the company and improved its ability to sell the county to potential visitors. “We were able to advertise on VisitIndy.com, which is a huge attraction to this area. We know that Indianapolis is one of the top areas that visits our website, so I really wanted to make sure that we targeted that area. Also, Travel Indiana. We have a full online staycation guide that I was able to have for an entire year,” Millspaugh said. “The Chicago Tribune was another one that I wanted to target, as well as Chicago Life, which is an insert in the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times.” She also advertises the county in Business Weekly, Fort Wayne Magazine, Lake Escape and Glo Magazine, all out of Fort Wayne. “Another thing that was very important to me was partnering

with the Honeywell Center. We are sponsoring a billboard for them, and in return we get a Ford Theatre slide, and a slide at the Eagles and a slide at the drive-in… that’s been over 100,000 [impressions], and we just started that a few months ago,” she said. Visit Wabash County has also partnered with The Paper of Wabash County and Wabash WebTV for Wabash County Life, an online program released on the first of each month that gives information on upcoming events. “This is a digital that releases the first of every month. Not only is Whitney one of the features, but we also do sponsored marketing of the content so that we can increase viewership. That’s another way for people to see what else is going on and keep the conversation going,” Flohr said. Marketing the organization’s partners and events is another major part of Millspaugh’s job. “When we’re working with other companies, organization, events throughout the county, we also help social media market those types of events. [Since hiring Millspaugh], we quadrupled that, surpassing 371,000 engagement rank… we were averaging right around 75,000,” Flohr said. The organization’s website is also getting a makeover, which Flohr said should increase their Google ranking and

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decrease their bounce rate by improving search engine optimization (SEO) and making the site more userfriendly. Additional work the organization has done in the past year includes a gateway sign for the Town of Roann; digital informational kiosks for visitors at Charley Creek Inn; familiarization tours of the county for travel writers; trolley tours of various county amenities; and soliciting conferences to host in Wabash County. “The work that we are accomplishing and Whitney’s position is dependent on the receipt of CEDIT funds. We hope that [the commissioners] are pleased with what we have done with that. We consider it a gift of investment. Our workload definitely grew quite a bit, but we’re seeing a lot larger returns when we look at impression rates. We ask for your commitment for 2018. All of this is dependent on it,” Flohr said to the commissioners, who will review the proposal.

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LAST WEEK the United States Air Force descended on Roann. Thanks to arrangements made by Roann Town Board members Jim Pell, Rick Morris and Stuart Jones who happens to be a USAF Technical Sergeant, recruits volunteered work hours to spruce up Chippewa Street and paint fire hydrants throughout town. Wearing USAF Tshirts, those helping included Amanda Vigar McNutt of Roann who leaves soon for her first duty station in North Dakota, Taylor Bird, who is on active duty from Montgomery Ala., helping in our recruitment area as part of the USAF Recruiter Assistance Program, as well as a recruiter from Fort Wayne, and two residents of Columbia City and Rochester, both in basic training. Recruits from Fort Wayne and Antwerp, Ohio, also helped while awaiting for their basic training at Lackland Airforce Base near San Antonio, Texas, to begin.

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Justin Vigar, A s s i s t a n t Superintendent for the Town of Roann, coordinated and worked alongside the recruits and board members. Thanks to these young men and women for their commitment to protect and serve all Americans. THE FAMILY OF Tim and Jane (Bass) Bahney is hosting a benefit dinner for Tim as a result of his fight with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The dinner will be held on Sep. 9, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Denver C o m m u n i t y Building. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 6 to 10. Ages 5 and under are free. The meal will include a pulled pork

sandwich, sides, dessert, and drink. They will also be taking orders for Strikeout ALS t-shirts, and there will be a silent auction. For more information or to pre-order tickets, contact Sara Thomas at 765- 633-3663. ROANN COVERED BRIDGE Festival information: The Mud Volleyball Tournament will be on Sept. 10 at the pull field. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., and play will begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $1 per player. All teams need to have at least two females on the court at all times. There is a youth tournament and an adult tournament. To qualify as a youth team, all team members must be either elementary, middle, or high school students. As is true with all Roann Covered Bridge Festival events, mud volleyball is a family friendly event. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Roann’s Community Heritage is again sponsoring a Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 2 at the

C o m m u n i t y Building in Roann. The group is currently looking for crafters who would like a space for this event. If interested, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-9982863. The Roann Public Library will also hold their Holiday Open House that day, Dec. 2, from 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. This year’s theme is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. THE STOCKDALE MILL offers free tours to the public each Saturday noon- 4 P.M. Visitors will see four floors of operating antique machinery. Water turbines generate the mill’s power from the Eel River’s waters. The Mill is located one mile west of Roann on State road 16. For additional information please phone 765-8339065.The mill website is www.stockdalemill.org CONDOLENCES go out to the friends and families of Blake Shafer who passed away on Aug. 20, and Vonell Krom who passed away on Aug. 23. The community of Roann is keeping you in its thoughts and prayers. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Christina Holmes, Tami Vigar, Lauren

United States Air Force recruits provided a community service to Roann in preparation for the Roann Covered Bridge Festival, Sep. 7-10. Photo provided Deck, Ted Brower, Barry Maple, Doug Draper, Mary C. Hall, Stephen Thompson, Bill Bussard, Alec LeFebvre, Zachary Kerr, Millie Higgins, and Greg Houlihan. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobs, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Trump, and Mr. and

Mrs. Paul Roth. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS

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Wildcat Pride winners drawn on Aug. 18 were Zarla Dunn who was nominated by Mrs. Bretzman for coming into the room and following reading procedures and Chayton Neal who was also nominated by Mrs. Bretzman for doing his homework. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS TO ADRIANE AND TYLER LELAND on the birth of their third son, Theo Gehrig, who was born on Aug. 17. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 ¾ inches long. Theo has two brothers – Coby and Myles. His grandparents are Jeff and Becky Mast and Stan and Kathy Leland. U P C O M I N G SHARP CREEK DATES: Aug. 30 – Sixth grade newspaper staff will visit ‘the paper.’ Sept. 4 – Labor Day – no school. Sept.

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8 – Quarter 1 midterm. Sept. 13 – World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Kick Off for field trips at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 – Picture Day; Oct. 6 – end of first quarter. Oct. 12 – eLearning Day #1. Oct. 12 – Parent/Teacher conferences begin at 1 p.m. 1958 URBANA GRADUATE KAREN GOEBEL, who works at the University of Wisconsin at

Madison, sent me the obituary of Phyllis (Norris) Leckrone, wife of the University of Wisconsin’s 80 year old “legendary band conductor”, Mike Leckrone, so that I might share it with my readers in Wabash County. Phyllis and Mike were both students at Manchester High School. Mike is still is on the staff at the University of Wisconsin. Many readers will also remember Mike’s dad, Harold Leckrone (who died in 1987) and who was band director at Manchester High School. He wrote the Manchester High School and Junior High School school songs. For those too young to remember, the Manchester High School school song was used in the movie “Hoosiers.” Phyllis Leckrone

died on Aug. 10. For anyone interested, Phyllis’s obituary can be viewed at www.CressFuneralSe rvice.com at the 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI location. Go to their website and type her name in the search bar. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add the family and friends of Roscoe Weaver who died on Aug. 24, . Also add the family and friends of Burvia William “Sonny” Lawson who died on Aug. 19, the family and friends of Vonell Krom who died on Aug. 23 and the family and friends of 1969 Urbana graduate Bruce Tonovitz who died on Aug. 18. Johnathan Fawley was recently hospitalized for pneumonia. Please continue to remember1956

Indiana Archaeology Month starts Sept. 1 From the DNR This September, Indiana will host events for all ages as part of the 22nd annual statewide celebration of archaeology. Archaeology Month is an opportunity to learn about the scientific study of historic or prehistoric peoples and their culture in Indiana. Hoosier history buffs can meet archaeologists and learn about the state’s past. Events take place every September at universities, museums, organizations and by individuals throughout Indiana. The DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA) coordinates Archaeology Month. This year’s comm e m o r a t i v e Archaeology Month poster focuses on Eli Lilly’s archaeological legacy. “While many know of Lilly because of his family’s pharmaceutical company, he played a huge role in early archaeology in our state,” said Amy Johnson, State Archaeologist with DHPA. This year marks 40 years since Lilly’s death, and the 80th anniversary of the publication of his book “Prehistoric Antiquities of Indiana.” A schedule of

events and additional information for Archaeology Month is at dnr.IN.gov/historic. Archaeologists have recorded more than 66,600 sites in Indiana since the early 1800s, helping to shape public under-

standing of the prehistoric and historic people. “Archaeology can be a fascinating way to learn about our past and how it influences our culture today,” said Cameron Clark, DNR director and State Historic

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Urbana graduate Annette (Radabugh) Eiler, Connie Rosen, Chad Mattern, Esther Wagner, Glen Summers, Craig and Carolyn Winegardner, Nancy and Harold Christie, and Jane Winebrenner. LARRY URSCHEL has had another stroke and is now at Miller’s East. At this time visitors are not a good idea, but Jeanne said he would love cards and or notes that she can read to him. These can be sent to Larry at 1095 Crosspointe, Wabash, IN 46992. Please add Larry and the family to your thoughts and prayers. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on August 23: Peggy and Chad Dilling, Phil and Jan Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Max and Ruth Reed, Helen Dawes, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, Carol Layne, Eileen Weck, and Anne Bell. BIRTHDAYS: Aug. 31- Trina Biehl, Alexa Weaver, Stephen Gilbert (grandson of Steve and Sharon

Watching the eclipse:

Where did you view the solar eclipse on Aug. 21, 2017? This is a picture of Jacob Mast (our 8-year old Bloomington grandson) who was taken to Madisonville, Ky., by his father, Dr. Aaron Mast, to view his first solar eclipse. If any of my readers have stories of where they traveled to view the eclipse, let me know. I would be glad to share them. Photo provided

Gilbert). Sept. 1 – Curt Dale. Sept. 4 – Gladys Hall will be 98 and loves to hear from her Urbana friends. A card and/or note can be sent to her at 55 Mission Drive, Apt. 104, Indianapolis, IN 46214. Sept. 5 – Jared Neale. Sept. 6 – Brad Vigar, Max Reed. A N N I V E R -

SARIES: Aug. 30 – Mike and Angie Brown, Norma and Ross Trump celebrated their 64th wedding

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AN ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH & TENDERLOIN SUPPER will happen Saturday, Oct. 7 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. Come get your eat on! U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: You are invited to wander the trails of Salamonie Lake with Miami Plant Tradition Bearer Dani Tippmann on Monday, Sept. 11 from 12-1:30 p.m. Learn names of plants and their traditional Native American uses. Please call 260-4682127 for more information. Salamonie Lake

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will host a “Senior Fall Workshop” all day on Monday, Sept. 11. All details to be announced later. Salamonie’s, “Riders Rendezvous” will be held all day Sept. 15, 16 and 17. The details of this annual event will be

announced later. Salamonie’s Second Saturdays Program will present, “Creating Art With Items From Nature” on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Center to explore, collect, and use nature to make art. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. There is a fee of $3 per person. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. For more information and to preregister, please call 260-4682127. The 11th Annual Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon will be held

all day Saturday, Sept. 9. The triathlon consists of swimming 500 yards, biking 16.6 miles, and running 3.75 miles. Register at w w w. m i g h t y m i s sissinewatriathlon.its yourrace.com. Don’t wait! Early registrants get a free tshirt. Visit www.mightytri.com to get more information, or call 765-4736528. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Spectacular Spiders” will take place Wednesday, Sept. 27. You and your preschooler will sing, do a spider themed craft and go on a nature hide to hunt for and observe spiders.

There will be two identical programs held from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Pre-school programs are designed for preschool aged children 2-6 and their adults. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie

Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. 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. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO FIRE D E PA R T M E N T TENDERLOIN SUPPER will be Saturday, Sept. 16, from 4-8 p.m. Also that night will the 2nd annual car and truck show from 5-8 p.m. It all takes place at the fire station, any questions call Bruce Elzroth at 260-571-1693. AUGUST BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Sharon Miller, Aug. 3; Troy Slagel, Aug. 8; Roxane Mann, Aug.12; Rita Gamble and Kelly Good, Aug. 15; Kyler Chapman, Aug. 19; Fran Gillepsie, Aug. 20; Jonathan Gidley, Aug. 27; Angie Gottschalk, Aug. 28. Happy birthday to all!

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN AUGUST to: Kelly and Lynnette Good, Aug. 14; Earl and Bonnie Newton, Aug. 20. A big congratulation’s go out to them! THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “If you are blessed with a talent, then you have an obligation to the Lord and yourself to make the most of it. You have within you the power to make life and any sport you compete in fun, to build confidence and consistency. The result is a higher quality of both life and sports.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

BMV to close for Labor Day By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS— All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branches are closed Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of the

Labor Day holiday. Branches resume regularly scheduled business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 5. For a complete list of branch locations and hours, or to complete an online transaction, visit myBMV.com.

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VIEWPOINT Why not let teens sleep? By Tami Silverman Our teens are tired. While sluggish starts, missed alarms or pleas to sleep in on weekend mornings have long been associated with “lazy” teenagers, adequate sleep is an integral part of their healthy development. Nearly 8 in 10 Indiana high school students sleep less than the recommended eight hours on school nights. The consequences of adolescent sleep deprivation are well-documented and wide ranging. Parents can take steps to ensure their teens get the sleep they need, and many school districts are helping by adjusting school start times. High school students, along with a growing number of middle school students, are experiencing increases in schoolwork and school activities just as natural changes alter their sleep needs. “There’s a clear biological change that happens during and after puberty that leads teenagers to want to fall asleep later and sleep later in the morning, said Dr. Sarah Honaker, a pediatric sleep specialist at Riley Hospital for Children. “This pubertal circadian delay happens in most mammals.” The change in their internal body clocks makes it difficult for many teens to fall asleep before 11 p.m. or midnight. Decreased sleep associated with rising early and later bedtimes can lead to dangerous consequences. The American Academy of Pediatrics states potential risks of adolescent chronic sleep loss include depressed mood, behavior and learning problems, poor impulse control, and academic performance deficits. Research also links insufficient teen sleep with increased risk of fall-asleep car crashes, hypertension, obesity, diabetes and an increased risk of self-harm, including suicidal thoughts and attempts. In an effort to reduce teen sleep deprivation, the AAP in 2014 recommended that middle and high schools delay the start of school to 8:30 a.m. or later. Research shows delayed start times produce benefits such as more schoolnight sleep, decreased tardiness and absenteeism, improved academic performance and better performance on computerized tasks. Research from the Brookings Institute connects later school start times with increased benefits for students from lower-income families, making this shift another tool to help close achievement gaps. Of course, shifting school start times is a complex task with many potential obstacles. Commonly reported concerns include reduced time for students’ afterschool activities or parttime jobs, childcare challenges, potential safety issues, and adjustments in family schedules.

Many districts opt to “flip” elementary TAMI SILVERMAN schedules with middle and/or high schools, adding concerns about effects on sleep patterns of younger children along with basic logistical concerns such as bus schedules. Several Indiana school districts have shifted to later start times, with more districts making the move this fall. High school start times in our state vary greatly, ranging from 7:15 to 9:15 a.m. during the 2016-2017 school year. In W a b a s h County, start times ranged from 8:10 a.m. to 8:35 a.m. Zionsville S c h o o l Cor poration will be completing a “flip” this summer. Superin-tendent Dr. Scott R o b i s o n reports that the year-long transition included sign i f i c a n t research, planning, communication and community engagement. “Logis-tically, we certainly had to look at the kinds of opportunities and activities we present for students after school,” Robison said. “We didn’t want to infringe upon those and make them go later into the evening. That really precipitated deep discussion about what this would mean, and obviously months of more discussion and public input.” As parents, many of us set and enforced structured bedtime routines for our young children. It’s equally important to play an active role in a teen’s sleep routines and talk to our kids about the importance of sleep. We also should set child limits on caffeine, reduce or eliminate late-night “screen time,” encourage regular exercise and incorporate at least 30 minutes of downtime before bed. Dr. Honaker says letting teens sleep-in on the weekends can be helpful, but cautions against varying weekday and weekend sleep patterns by more than two hours. Above all, experts suggest that as parents we lead by example, modeling positive sleep routines. The evidence is clear that our teens are not getting enough sleep and the consequences of chronic sleep deprivation are real and farreaching. Teenagers are still children who are developing and growing and need eight hours of sleep per night. With today’s hectic schedules, finding more sleep time seems like a tall order. Yet parents, guardians, schools and health care providers must join forces to ensure that our kids get the restorative sleep time they need to recharge and flourish. Tami Silverman is the president and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute. She may be reached at iyi@iyi.org or on Twitter at @Tami_IYI

Whatever happened to noise ordinance? Dear Editor: Does Wabash have a noise ordnance? The answer is yes it does, however you would not know it by the amount of noise that this town produces. It seems Wabash is the “muffler optional” town of the Midwest, especially mopeds. Combined with the fact that almost no one drives the speed limit in town and it’s all you hear when trying to enjoy a nice day outdoors. Given that we are one of the highest taxed people in the state of Indiana , maybe our community leaders could enforce the ordnance on the books and issue fines as revenue for the city. Then they could use that money for the glorious

downtown or whatever they spend all that money on, and lower the taxes on the working families of this community . Reduce noise pollution, raise money, and reduce taxes? What a concept. — Mike Fleshood, Wabash

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3 local residents join IUK nursing program KOKOMO – Three Wabash County residents were among 46 future health care professionals took the first step in their journey to becoming nurses with induction into the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing. Faculty honored their hard work and academic excellence that led to their selection for the program. Each student received a certificate, and the Class of December 2020 recited the Nightingale Pledge, a statement of the ethics and principles of the nursing profession, named for Florence Nightingale. Mary Bourke, interim dean, noted that many have sacrificed time with family and friends in order to earn the grades to be chosen from hundreds of applicants. “The induction ceremony is our way of celebrating these special students as they begin their journey from novice student to professional nurse,” she said. “This journey is exciting, challenging, and will forever change their lives.” County residents who are part of the program are Ali Casper, North Manchester, and Maddie Decker and Allie Enyeart, both of Wabash.

Forty-six students, including three from Wabash County, have joined the Indiana University Kokomo nursing program this semester. Photo provided

Hoffman earns degree Alex Michael Hoffman, Huntington, earned a Master of Arts degree in philosophy during Aug. 12 commencement exercises at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Nearly 500 degrees were awarded during the summerer commencement exercises.

Riley Fondrene Wright Riley Fondrene was born at 7:07 a.m. July 4, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, to Mr and Mrs. Thomas Wright. The baby weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces and was 20 inches long. Her mother is the former Dana Vigar. She has an older brother, Paxton. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Tami Vigar, Roann. Paternal grandparents are Larry and the late Jean Wright, LaFontaine. Great-grandparents are Max and Nancy Chamberlain, Urbana, Ruth Vigar, Roann, and Marguerite Guenin, LaFontaine.

SHS class has 50th reunion: Southwood Class of

1967 celebrated their 50th Reunion August 19 with a breakfast hosted by Lavonne and Ron Sparling and a dinner at Charley Creek Inn. Those pictured are (front row, from left) Allen Siders, Joe Whitesel, Carla Blake (Cross), Diana Stierwalt (Mendenhall), Judy McKillip (Pilgrim), Janet Dale (Ogan), Lavonne Sparling (Veverka), Ron Sparling. Janie Peebles (Guenin) (second row, from left), Sheila Siders (Hendricks), Renee Stouffer (Porter), Sharon Highley (Lynn), Loretta Sommers (White), Nancy Synder (McKee); Joyce Sparling (Johnson) (third row, from left) , Karen Corn (Working), Linda Sue Frazier (Frank), Marta Borton (Cox), Alice Longfellow (Cooper), Cindy Cokl, Deborah Wright (Botkin), Barbara Patch (Eiler); Mike Marks (fourth row, from left), Larry Howell, Cathy Howell (Clupper), Brenda Tomson (Haggerty), Rena Lee (Arrick), Gloria Shenefield (Williams), Brian Banister, Linda Kirby (Williams), Janet Pattee (Robbins); Bob Goodpasture (fifth row, from left), Rex Shaw, Ruth Ann Pilgrim (Davenport), Steve Pilgrim, Dave Vanderpool, Steve Peebles, Anita Verm (Banister), Doug Marin, Janet Dailey (Traver), Diana Sue Schultz (Cockran); Phil Stanley (back row, from left), Steve Stitz, Sam Unger, Jim Heck, Jim Wright, Jim Curless. Attending but not pictured Joe Getz. Photo provided

Richvalley Lions help F.I.S.H.: Jim Dyson of Richvalley Lions Club loads packages of sausage into the freezer at F.I.S.H. in Wabash. The Richvalley Lions Club noticed that the F.I.S.H. food pantry in Wabash had very little meat to offer their clients, so the Lions initiated a project to help with the shortage. The result was a delivery of 450 pounds of pork sausage placed in the pantry’s freezer on Aug 24. Photo provided

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TRC grid play begins on Friday night By Bill Barrows

Brennan Kelly delivers a pitch during the National Junior College Athletic Association world series. Photo provide

Hard work, focus are among keys to Kelly’s pitching success By Bill Barrows There are players at every level in every sport who never seem to be in the limelight even when they are. It may not be the case, but Brennan Kelly seems to fit that d e s c r i p t i o n . Brennan came through the youth baseball levels here

in Wabash County and was a solid player, but his left arm was his most notable asset. He pitched on most mounds around here with little fanfare, which seems alright with him. “I would really lock in on the field and then in the weight room which has helped me overall, says Brennan. In

games that I saw him play growing up and then later at Southwood High School, he always was focused on the task, was businesslike and no nonsense. He wasn’t flashy, nor did he try to draw attention to himself. He just did his best to do what he was on the mound to do.

BILL BARROWS I told Brennan in our conversation recently that he has lot of the same traits of a player that I coached a number of years ago in Bryce Shafer. He pitched in a notable tournament in Arizona where he had a tough outing in his first game out there. He wanted the ball a couple of days later and made adjustments to his game as he won. He ended up pitching the most innings on the staff and led our pitchers in that tourney. Shafer had a lot of savvy. He built his arm strength as well as his lower half to become a top pitcher while at Northfield High School and got the attention of the Chicago Cubs. He pitched in that organization. His pitching prowess also helped pay for his college education. Ironically, Shafer was able to help Kelly continue his

pitching career by recruiting him to play at Kankakee Valley Community College where he is the pitch ing coach. “He has helped me a lot with throwing with conviction. Basically just trying to throw every pitch as nasty as possible,” Brennan says about Coach Shafer. Kelly threw 50.1 innings this past season with a 1.61 ERA. He also received the MVP award for the R e g i o n a l Tournament. He was 7-1 and appeared in 31 games. “So after we won the sectional and regional, we advanced to the World Series in Enid, Oklahoma. We lost the first game of the World Series, which was double elimination. After that we won six straight to win the D2 NJCAA national championship.” I asked Brennan what he has learned from Shafer. He said, “Just the fact that I always would work on my craft at practice.” I never saw Shafer not prepared to pitch, so he is teaching his young pitchers to do the same. The future for Brennan Kelly will be bright if he continues to emulate his performance from this past season.

Week 3 of high school varsity football marks the beginning of Three Rivers Conference play in Wabash County. Recapping this past weekend, Wabash lost to Alexandria 27-18, Northfield beat Peru 50-14, Manchester was shut out at Bluffton 8-0, and Southwood sailed over Oak Hill 49-21. This week’s matchups include two teams searching for their first victories of the season as Wabash (0-2) travels to Manchester (0-2). In the other county matchup, Southwood (2-0) will be hosted by Northfield also at (2-0). Both of the Knights and the Norse have flexed their muscle in back to back offensive showcases so something has to give this Friday night. Will it be a shootout or a defensive struggle? Jim Landrum and I will be live on Wabash WebTV at about 6:45pm with the pregame and kickoff will be at 7pm. Wabash WebTV will bring you all of the action streaming over the internet each Friday evening so that those who cannot get to a game in-person, can watch the featured game. The Harness brothers, Rick and Tim, along with Jim Landrum, Chandler Jones and I will bring you all of the action this season.

Hunting dates set for migratory birds From the DNR

INDIANAPOLIS — The hunting season dates for waterfowl and other migratory birds, have been approved by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) with recommendations from the Indiana DNR. The dates for webless migratory game birds are: • Mourning doves: Sept. 1 to Oct. 15, Nov. 1-12, and Dec. 9 to Jan. 10. • Sora rails: Sept. 1 to Nov. 9. • American woodcock: Oct. 15 to Nov. 28 • Common snipe: Sept. 1 to Dec. 16. The daily bag limits for webless migratory birds are 15 mourning doves, 25 sora rails, three woodcock and eight snipe. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limits. The dates for ducks, coots and mergansers are: Early teal (blue- and green-winged only, statewide): • Sept. 9-24. Regular waterfowl seasons: • North Zone: Oct. 21 to Dec. 10, and Dec. 2331. • Central Zone: Oct. 28 to Nov. 5, and Nov. 25 to Jan. 14. • South Zone: Nov. 4-12, and Dec. 2 to Jan. 21. The daily bag limit for ducks in all zones is six, including no more than four mallards (of which no more than two can be hens), three scaup, three wood ducks, one pintail, two redheads, two canvasbacks, two black ducks and one mottled duck. The daily bag limit for coots is 15. The daily bag limit for mergansers, separate from ducks, is five, of which no more than two can be hooded mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. For Canada geese, white-fronted geese, brant and light geese, the dates are: • North Zone: Sept. 9-17, Oct. 21 to Nov. 26, and Dec. 16 to Feb. 11. • Central Zone: Sept. 9-17, Oct. 28 to Nov. 12, and Nov. 25 to Feb. 11. • South Zone: Sept. 9-17, Nov. 4-26, and Dec. 2 to Feb. 11. The bag limit is five dark geese (Canada, white-fronted and brant in aggregate), no more than three of which can be Canada geese. The bag limit in September is five dark geese, all of which can be Canada geese. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

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Faith Baptist Church welcomes new Pastor Gary Akright and his wife, Kristen. Akright has a deep seeded love for the church and feels called to lead Faith Baptist Church in sharing the love of Christ with the community and in seeing people come to know the Lord as their personal savior and grow in their relationship with Him. A native of Saginaw, Mich., Akright has spent 16 years in ministry serving churches in Washington, Michigan, and most recently Wisconsin. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., and his Masters of Divinity from Northwest Baptist Seminary in Tacoma, Wash. Gary and Kristen both lost their first spouses, but the Lord has blessed in bringing them together and they have been married and serving the Lord together since 2010. They have four grown children (and one grandchild), located in Colorado, Michigan, and Wisconsin. They are looking forward to being part of the community and getting to know the people of North Manchester. Faith Baptist Church is located at 1303 St Rd 13, North Manchester. LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY will host a fish, shrimp and beef and noodle dinner from 4:307:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 8, at the Bluebird Café in Laketon. Carryout is available. Cash or check only. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS): The Manchester MOPS group meets the first and thirrd Tuesday of the month SeptemberMay at First Brethren Church from 9-11 a.m. Children are cared for in the MOPPETS program by loving and devoted caregivers while the mothers meet downstairs. MOPS is here to come alongside mothers during the season of early mothering to give resources and the support needed to be a great mom (or at least to survive!). The church is located at 407 N. Sycamore Street, N. Manchester. EEL RIVER ARTS FESIVAL: The Eel River Arts Festival features live music, more than 20 local area artists, live music all day, good eats, a children’s craft tent, face painting, artists demonstrations by your favorite local art teacher. The festival is free to the public. For

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Constitution Day talk to look at Federalist Society From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — The annual Manchester University Constitution Day lecture program commemorates Sept. 17, 1787, when delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution of the United States of America. For the 2017 Constitution Day program, attorney Jonathan Watson will discuss the history and philosophy of the Federalist Society – an influential organization of conservatives and libertarians who seek to reform the American legal system. The presentation will focus on the meaning of important concepts such as separation of powers, federalism, judicial restraint and constitutional interpretation. Discussing them in the context of the Constitution’s Appointments Clause, Watson will show how the concepts shed light on recent controversies surrounding the judicial nominations of

Merrick Garland and Neil Gorsuch. “The Federalist Society and the Supreme Court” is at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center on East Street in North Manchester, Ind. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the MU College of Education

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MU president to speak to NM Historical Society By The Paper staff

NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Historical Society’s September program features Manchester University

President David McFadden speaking on “A Shared History: 128 Years of Manchester University in North Manchester.” The program will be in the Assembly Room

at Timbercrest Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2017. McFadden is wellknown as an excellent speaker, always

thoughtful, informative and entertaining. He will provide a PowerPoint presentation of pictures from the Manchester University archives covering key periods in

Manchester University President Dave McFadden will speak Sept. 11 to the North Manchester Historical Society. Photo provided the town/gown relationship. The program will provide more than just the University’s viewpoint. Says McFadden, “I anticipate a conversation. I will use my presentation as a prompt for others to share what they know.” McFadden took office as Manchester’s 15th president on July 1, 2014, after 20 years as a senior leader at the

University. A third generation graduate, McFadden has deep roots in and a deep love for Manchester. “I couldn’t be more proud to serve any institution in the country,” McFadden said. After earning his Ph.D. in political science at Claremont Graduate University, he returned to his alma mater and hometown to

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Violinist Bell to open new FW Philharmonic series By The Paper staff FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic opens its 2017-18 Season and inaugurates the brand new Robert, Carrie, and Bobbi Steck Family Foundation Great Performers Series with a special concert featuring violinist Hoosier native Joshua Bell, on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Embassy

Theatre. Bell will perform two works by America’s legendary composer, teacher, and conductor, Leonard Bernstein his “Serenade (After P l a t o ’ s “Symposium”)” and “New York, New York” from “On The Town.” Once a year, an incomparable, worldrenowned artist will grace the Embassy Theatre stage in concert with the Fort

Wayne Philharmonic as part of the series. “I cannot be more pleased than to invite this stellar musician to our stage,” said Music Director Andrew Constantine. “Joshua Bell is the rare musician who is both a consummate master of his instrument and a poetic storyteller. I am delighted he is our inaugural Great Performer Series artist. Audiences are in for a rare treat!”

Often referred to as a poet of the violin, Bloomington native Bell has earned the rare title of “classical music superstar” and is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era. A soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and conductor, Bell is also an exclusive Sony Classical artist, having recorded more than 40 CDs and garnered Grammy, M e r c u r y , Gramophone and

First Friday theme is ‘Fashion Friday’ By The Paper staff “Fashion Friday” is the theme of the First Friday activities in downtown Wabash on Friday, Sept. 1. First Friday Wabash is full of many fashion deals, food options, music, kid’s activities, and Trolley No.85 rides sponsored by Beacon Credit Union and fuel provided by Reynolds Oil. Each street will have a unique feel including Paradise Spring Historical Park trolley rides and a sign unveiling honoring the park’s railroad history. Also on Friday, the Wabash County Historical Museum’s Family Farm Night that includes a petting zoo and kid’s activities, The Addams Family Selfie portrait by Charley Creek Inn, music in the Charley Creek Courtyard, events held in the City Hall Parking Lot, and several vendors and non-profits will be set up throughout downtown are planned. Restaurants and food trucks will offer a variety of food.

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Roscoe Weaver, 92, formerly of rural North Manchester, died at 11:55 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born May 11, 1925, in LaFontaine, to Ernest and Kitty Belle (Ellers) Weaver. Roscoe was a LaFontaine High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II. He married Mercedes JoAnne Weaver in Richvalley, on Sept. 30, 1950; she died Aug. 9, 2016. He retired from General Tire in Wabash, and was a member of the St. Peters United Church of Christ in Urbana. Roscoe enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, working with horses, and collecting coins, pocketknives, and guns. He is survived by three sons, David (Jackie) Weaver of Roann, Douglas (Julie) Weaver of Elkhart, Indiana, and Dean (Terri) Weaver of North Manchester; nine grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren, and his brother, Donald (Ida Mae) Weaver of Speicherville. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Russell and Richard Weaver, two sisters, Ruth Miller, and Marjorie Yancey, half brother Carl Benbow, and his great-granddaughter, Olivia Weaver. Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at St. Peters United Church of Christ, in Urbana, with the Rev. Larry Wade officiating. Burial will be in Half Acre Cemetery, Urbana. Visitation was Monday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave.,Wabash. Preferred memorial is Break the Grey Ministry. The memorial guest book for Roscoe may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Frank Finnegan Jr., 69 U.S. Army veteran Dec. 16, 1947 – Aug. 20, 2017

Nov. 2, 1928 – Aug. 22, 2017

John Lewis Waggoner, 88, of Wabash, died at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Nov. 2, 1928, in Wabash, to Quincy and Mary (Bricker) Waggoner. John was a 1946 graduate of LaFontaine High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as an engineer during World War II. He first married Marilyn Mendenhall on Feb. 18, 1951; she died Dec. 17, 1998. He married Mandy (Martin) Bechtol in April of 1976; she died January of 1997. John worked for Container Corporation in Wabash, retiring in 1992, after 36 years. He was a lifetime member of the Wabash VFW Post 286 and American Legion Post 15. He was an active participant in the military funeral honor guard. He enjoyed fishing and telling stories. He is survived by four children, John Keith (Kim) Waggoner of Kingston, Tenn., Lottie Waggoner, PhD of Wabash, Paula Stephens of Syracuse, and Donna (Lee) Myers of Roann; special friend, Sue Bennett of Roann; nine grandchildren, Kurt (Christina) Waggoner of Marietta, Ga., Kenneth Waggoner of Amelia Island, Ga., Kirby (Lindsay) Waggoner of Kingston, Tenn., Cassie (Mitch McMichen) Stephens of Brentwood, Tenn., Kris Stephens of Albuquerque, N.M., Angela (Joe) Auler of Roann, Brandalyn (Todd) Sites of North Manchester, Emily (Brad) Dillon of Fort Polk, La., and Steven (Emily) Myers of Wabash; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-daughters, Kie (Leon) Kirk of Wabash, and Mary Beth (Bob) Snyder of Charlotte, N.C.; seven step-grandchildren, and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Helen Peterson, Marjorie Leckrone, and Virginia Stouder, and his step-daughter, Sandra Conley. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. The memorial guest book for John may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Frank F. Finnegan, Jr., 69, of Wabash, died at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at his residence. He was a lifetime resident of Wabash and was born Dec. 16, 1947, to Frank F. and Jacquelyn (Lendman) Finnegan Sr. Frank was a veteran of the United States Army and he retired from General Motors in Marion, Indiana. He is survived by one son, Frank F. Finnegan, III, Wabash; three daughters, Shea (Dorothy Oliver) Finnegan, of Spencer, Beth Finnegan, North Manchester, Mrs. (Adrian) Flora Sanchez, Logansport; four grandchildren, Brooke Jimenez, Hunter Finnegan, Isaac Sanchez, and Alaina Sanchez; a brother, Daniel Finnegan, Marion; a sister, Juanita Finnegan, Huntsville, Ala. He is preceded in death by his parents. There will be no service and burial will be at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, c/o McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Vonell E. Krom, 78 4-time National Tractor Pulling Champion Oct. 20, 1938 – Aug. 23, 2017

Vonell E. Krom, 78, of rural Roann, died at 11:14 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 20, 1938, in Wabash, to Norris and Grace L. (Williams) Krom. Vonell was a 1956 graduate of Roann High School, and attended Purdue University one year. He married Louella Wolfe at the Roann First Brethren Church on June 17, 1967. He was a farmer, had worked at Kerlin Motor Company and Kerlin Tractor Sales in Silver Lake, had operated his own repair shop (Krom’s Pit Stop Shop) and most recently owned and operated Mom & Pop’s Antiques and Collectibles in Roann. He was a long time member of the Roann First Brethren Church, Roann Lions Club, the Roann Covered Bridge Association, Inc, and a former 4-H leader. He was a member of the National Antique Tractor Pulling Association (NATPA) and was a four-time national champion. Among Vonell’s most treasured times were those of pulling his antique Ford tractor with Von and Kale. He was definately a “Ford” man. The greatest tribute to Vonell would be to attend the church of your choice learning about Jesus. He is survived by his wife, Louella Krom of Roann; two children, Tina McWhirt of Churubusco, and Von A. (Kerry) Krom of Flora; son-in-law, Floyd D. McWhirt of North Manchester; six grandchildren, Floyd A. (Lauren) McWhirt and Chad (Rachael) McWhirt, both of Wabash, Erica (Josh) Langston of Churubusco, Jamee McWhirt of Wabash, Grace Marie Krom and Kale Vonell Krom, both of Flora, 10 great-grandchildren, and his brother, Russell (Marie) Krom of Roann. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 28, 2017, at Roann First Brethren Church, 240 W. Allen St., Roann, with Pastor David Lantz officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Visitation was Sunday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann. Preferred memorial is Roann Covered Bridge Association or Roann First Brethren Church. The memorial guest book for Vonell may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

David W. Shields, 62 U.S. Army veteran Sept. 4, 1954 – Aug. 22, 2017 David W. Shields, 62, of Ossian, died at 7:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center, LaFontaine. He was born Sept. 4, 1954, in Linton, to Phillip and Dorothy (Stanton) Shields. He married Anna Perry on July 4, 2003. Along with his wife, two daughters and two sisters survive. Graveside services will be at later date at Paint Creek Cemetery, Camden. Arrangements entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine

Danny Smith, 67 United States Air Force veteran

Danny Vern Smith, 67, of Magnolia Springs, Ala., died July 23, 2017, from complications after heart surgery. Danny was born in Wabash, to Gene M. and Mary (Miller) Smith.He was married to Vicki (Mayhugh) Smith for 32 years. Danny is survived by his wife Vicki (Mayhugh) Smith, two sons, two daughters-in-law, three granddaughters and two sisters. His family will host a “Celebration of Life” ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 3, at his residence in Magnolia Springs, Ala., from 2-4 p.m.

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Aug. 22, 1927 – Aug. 21, 2017

Ruby June Swihart, 85, of rural Wabash, died at 8:40 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 19, 1932, in Urbana, to Ernest and Amelia (Rickert) Wilcox. Ruby was a 1950 graduate of Lagro High School. She married John Charles Swihart in Urbana on Dec. 25, 1951; he died May 4, 2007. She was a farmer’s wife and a former cook at Metro North Elementary School in Wabash. She was a former member of the Roann First Brethren Church where she served as Church Moderator, Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and deaconess. She was a current member of the Roann Christian Church. Ruby also belonged to the Red Hat Society and was a mentor of M.O.P.S.. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, making wedding cakes, visiting with people, being a farmer’s wife, and especially loved her family gatherings. She is survived by five children, Daniel (Shelley) Swihart, Philip (Cindy) Swihart, LuAnn (Phillip) Layman, Shirley (Brian) Powell, and Carol (Greg) Long, all of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Jamie (Meena) Swihart of New York, N.Y., Cory Swihart of Indianapolis, Katie (Chris) Marks of Franklin, Indiana, Brian (Natalie) Swihart of Wabash, Kristina (Levi) Tompkins of W.Va., Rachel Layman of Milwaukee, Wis., Ryan Layman and Martinna Powell, both of Wabash; five greatgrandchildren, Brinlei and Breslyn Swihart, Landan Johnson, Luke Tompkins, and Nolan Swihart; her two brothers, Garland Wilcox and Ernest “Junior” Wilcox, both of North Manchester. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her grandson, Timothy Swihart, great-grandson, Harrison Thomas Swihart, her daughter-in-law, Dannet Swihart, her five brothers, Marcellus Wilcox, Eugene Wilcox, Marion Wilcox, Marvia Wilcox, and Joe Wilcox, and her sister, Maxine Schroll. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, August 31, 2017 at the Roann Christian Church with Rev. Robert Kirtlan officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 335 South Chippewa Road, Roann and one hour prior to the service at the church. Preferred memorial is the Christian Character Building program in the Wabash County School systems. The memorial guest book for Ruby may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Mary Ellen Armey, 89, of North Manchester, died at 7:32 p.m., Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, at Peabody Health Care in North Manchester. She was born Aug. 22, 1927 in Kosciusko County, to John and Anna (Ulrey) Winger. Mary was a 1945 graduate of Sidney High School. She married Max Edwin Armey in Fort Wayne, on Feb. 4, 1946; he died March 26, 2008. She worked at Wabash Magnetics several years and also United Technologies, retiring in 1984. Mary was a member of the Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester. She was also a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Wabash Order of the Eastern Star, and the North Manchester Eastern Star Ivy Chapter, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Moose Lodge. Mary enjoyed baking and was a wonderful cook. She especially loved her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Sheryl K. (Don) Kistler of Lake Placid, Fla., Cinda (Dennis) Deal, of Franklin, and LuAnn (David) Wendel of North Manchester; seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Nathan) Burke of Roann, Jennifer (Francisco Cutter) Deal of Baltimore, Md., Megan (Chance) Stewart of Waco, Texas, Emily (Chad Parker) Deal of Lafayette, La., Allison (Christian) Joy of Columbia City, Lindsay Blue of Fort Wayne, and Shannon (Melissa) Carter of North Manchester; 16 great-grandchildren, Savannah Seyer, Celina Carter, Cierra Carter, and Sam Renz all of North Manchester, Skyler Burke, Saydah Burke, Sawyer Burke, and Slayden Burke all of Roann, Max Carter of North Manchester, Sutton Burke, of Roann, Henry Cutter and Julian Cutter, both of Baltimore, Oscar Stewart and Oliver Stewart, both of Waco, Hadley Joy and Everly Joy, both of Columbia City. She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, John Winger, Jr., Joe Winger, Gene Winger, and four sisters, Pauline Bentz, Irene Noffsinger, Donna Pinney, and Leona Leckrone. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Brian Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Ulrey Cemetery, Silver Lake. Preferred memorials are Visiting Nurse & Hospice, 5910 Homestead Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46814 or Peabody Caring Circle. The memorial guest book for Mary may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Melvin Walker, 85

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July 9, 1932 – Aug. 27, 2017

Melvin Leroy Walker, 85, of Wabash, died at 9:50 am, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. He was born July 9, 1932, in Miami County, to Harvey and Ida (Achey) Walker. Melvin married Gladys “Jewel” Dehart in Akron, on May 1, 1953; she died Sept. 25, 2010. He worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in 1991 after 40 years. He was a member and very active in the First Church of God in Wabash. He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry. Melvin and Jewel wintered in Zephyrhills, Fla., several years. He is survived by his two daughters, Linda (James) DeLong of Wabash, and Pamela (Walt) Milker of Dunedin, Florida; two grandsons, Aaron (Amy) DeLong of Porter, Indiana, and Chad DeLong of Wabash, three great-grandchildren, Brady DeLong, Bethany DeLong, and Emily DeLong, all of Porter; his brother, Clifford Walker of Peru, Indiana, and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, at the First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St., Wabash, with the Rev. Robb Rensberger and David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m., Tuesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and one hour prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Preferred memorial is Burn Program at Riley IU Health. The memorial guest book for Melvin may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Roberta Hoffman, 93 Manchester College graduate Jan. 3, 1924 – Aug. 25, 2017 Roberta G. Hoffman passed away Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, at 4:55 a.m. in Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester. Roberta was born on Jan. 3, 1924, in Detroit, Mich., to John P. and Hazel (Eversole) Guthrie. She then married David L. Winger and in 1949. In 1955, she married John W. Dickey. In 2001, she married Tim R. Hoffman, who survives. Also surviving are two children: Susan M. (Edward) Kernish and Robert L. (Julie HarisJundt) Dickey, two step-children, three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and two greatstep-grandchildren. A memorial service will be September 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Peace Garden of the Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Jan. 19, 1982 – Aug. 20, 2017

Blake Douglas Shafer, 35, of Fort Wayne, died at 6:49 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born Jan. 19, 1982, in Warsaw, to Matthew and Nancy (Huff) Shafer. Blake was a 2000 graduate of Northfield High School. He then received his Associate’s Degree in diesel & agriculture technology from University of Northwestern Ohio. He was a member of the Indiana Vintage Snowmobile Association, and the Peru Maennerchor Lodge. He enjoyed all motor sports, especially motorcycles and vintage snowmobiles. Blake loved being with his family. He is survived by his parents, Matthew & Nancy Shafer of Wabash; brother, Bryan (Rebecca) Shafer of North Manchester; grandmother, Tona Huff of Burket; aunt, Angie Kuhn of Rochester; uncle, Kim (Janet) Huff of Burket, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his 52 N. Broadway grandfather, John Huff, and his Peru, IN 46970 grandparents, Ron & Joyce Shafer. (765) 327-2302 Funeral services were Friday, Office Hours Aug. 25, 2017, at GrandstaffMon, Tue, Thur, Fri: Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 7:00 am- 4:00 p.m Wednesday: Manchester Ave., Wabash, with 7:00 am-12:00 pm Pastor Wayne Balmer officiating. Dustin L. Kern Practicing Law in Miami, Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Fulton, Grant, Howard, Areas of Practice: Cass, and Wabash Counties Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date. General Practice of Law Visitation was Thursday, Aug. including: Criminal Law, Municipal and 24, at the funeral home. Governmental Law, Preferred memorial is St. Jude Business Organization, Children’s Hospital. Transactional Law, The memorial guest book for Civil Law, Probate, Blake may be signed at Real Estate, Wills Trusts and Estate Planning, Family Law, www.grandstaff-hentgen.com. Administrative Law, Defense.

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Mary Howard, 93 Enjoyed cooking Nov. 23, 1923 – Aug. 22, 2017 Mary Francis Howard, 93, of Wabash, died at 5:30 am, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Nov. 23, 1923, in Owingsville, Ky., to Charles and Frankie D. (Purvis) Vanlandingham. She is survived by two granddaughters and two great-granddaughters. Visitation and funeral services were Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Wabash Church of Christ, Wabash, with Josh Fennell officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Aug. 17 At 7:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Regina A. Kersey, 54, Amboy, was westbound on CR 950 South when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Aug. 18 At 5:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Susan J. McNeeley, 67, LaFontaine, was traveling west on CR 1300 North when she came upon a curvature in the roadway at a speed too fast, ran off the roadway and struck a fence. Aug. 20 At 8:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jade E.

Kline, 17, Wabash, was westbound on CR 250 South when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Aug. 22 At 3:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jerald H. Piotter, 71, Macy, was traveling southwest on Old SR 15 North, pulling a motorhome, when he attempted to make room for an oncoming vehicle, got too far off the edge of the roadway and caused the motorhome to go into a ditch. The motorhome then struck a utility pole before coming to a rest. Aug. 25 At 4:06 a.m., a vehi-

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cle driven by Robert D. Corn, 58, Lagro, was westbound on Blue Star Highway when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Tampa, Fla., speeding. Ronald A. Kruizenga, 61, Wolcottville, no operator’s license when required.

Citations Aug. 12 Joshua J. Drown, 30, Wabash, speeding. Justin L. Wright, 35, Marion, speeding.

Aug. 23 Ryan A. Pollard, 25, Peru, operating without ever receiving a license. Jammy A. Johnson, 49, Wabash, driving while suspended prior.

Aug. 13 Skyler E. Stapleton, 18, Marion, speeding. Jesse D. Hinman, 24, Huntington, speeding. Aug. 14 Javier ZavalaLedesma, 35, Logansport, speeding. Aug. 15 Thomas L. Eads, 75, North Manchester, contaminants in lakes or floodways prohibited. Aug. 18 Madeline N. White, 17, Warsaw, speeding. Aug. 19 Justin O. Rivas, 19, Houston, Texas, speeding and passing properly on left. Daniel R. Purvis Jr., 43, Kokomo, speeding. M. Joshua Patton, 35, North Manchester, speeding. T.J. Conrad, 33, speeding. Lawrence C.M. Nelson, 43, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction and expired plates. Aug. 20 Juan J. Lopez, 64,

Bookings Kendrick D. Stewart, 33, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and misdemeanor operator never licensed. Samantha R. Clark, 22, Lagro, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on possession of marijuana and misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on visiting a common nuisance. Tanner D. White, 24, Lagro, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Zachary A. Evans, 24, North Manchester, misdemeanor false informing. Harley A. Sparks, 25, Peru, felony unlawful possession of a syringe. Brian W. McCarty, 40, Roann, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor public intoxication.

Haley D. Altman, 23, Peru, petition to revoke probation on dealing a schedule IV controlled substance charge. Matthew R. McDaniel, 20, Laketon, felony intimidation. Rodney J. Reahard, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of a cell phone while incarcerated, misdemeanor theft of less than $750, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000, and two counts felony habitual offender. Matthew R. McDermott, 49, Fishers, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor operating while intoxicated refusal. Jeffrey M. Dale, 44, New Castle, child in need of services. Stephen P. Fiddler, 23, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on maintaining a common nuisance. David K. Lewis, 25, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more. David R. Billman, 44, Indianapolis, felony petition to revoke probation on operating a motor vehicle as a habitual offender. Leroy A. Davis, 45, Huntington, felony petition to revoke probation on unlawful possession of a firearm. Shane L. Sizemore, 33, Wabash, two counts felony petition to revoke electronic home detention on operating while intoxicated charge. Dawn R. Hernandez, 35, Silver Lake, misdemeanor failure to appear on possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor failure to appear on driving while suspended. Heather N. Badders, 24, New Castle, felony possession of a hypodermic needle. Amanda J. Williams, 34, Roann, felony petition to revoke bond on possession of methamphetamine charge. Daniel R. Morgan, 26, Silver Lake, felony petition to revoke probation on dealing in methamphetamine. Ronzo L. Crumly, 35, North Manchester, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on possession of a sched-

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ule I, II, III or IV controlled substance and misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Marcus A. Ferguson, 47, Marion, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Kevin E. Fields, 46, Wabash, felony possession of a hypodermic needle.

Maricha N. Hurt, 17, Wabash, no financial responsibility. Carrie A. Stith, 29, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Kimberly N. Wilson, 37, LaFontaine, driving while suspended infraction.

Wabash Police Department Accidents Aug. 19 At 11:59 a.m., a vehicle driven by Billy R. Hall, 51, Wabash, was backing from a parking space in the Walmart parking lot when he collided with a vehicle driven by Pamela S. Roark, 63, Wabash, who was traveling through the parking lot.

Aug. 21 Alexander M. Bechtol, 17, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction.

Aug. 21 At 2:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Evelyn J. Hill, 70, Wabash, was parked in the Wabash County YMCA parking lot when the vehicle jumped the curb and struck the building. At 5:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mary E. Morris, 73, Wabash, was attempting to leave the Wabash Crossing parking lot when she collided with a vehicle driven by Tyler R. Swaidner, 30, North Manchester. Aug. 22 At 4:25 p.m., a vehicle legally parked on Hill Street was struck by an unknown vehicle that left the scene. At 4:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Betty E. Morrett, 88, Wabash, was attempting to exit the alley behind the Wabash Post Office to turn left onto Miami Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Barbara S. Younce, 86, Eaton. Aug. 24 At 8:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jason P. Byrd, 31, Wabash, was eastbound on LaFontaine Avenue when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 7:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas E. Torres, 32, Wabash, was traveling east on Smith Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Andrea N. Breske, 28, Wabash. Citations Aug. 18 Nicholas F. Espinoza, 18, Wabash, expired registration. Aug. 19

Aug. 20 Keith A. Eagleton, 61, Jonesboro, operator never licensed.

Aug. 22 Clinton E. Thurman, 41, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. North Manchester Accidents Aug. 19 At 5:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Staci I. Bailey, 40, North Manchester, collided in the 1100 block of SR 114 East with a vehicle driven by Linda J. Troop, 69, North Manchester. North Manchester Police were assisted by North Manchester and Chester Township fire departments and Wabash County Emergency Management Agency. Aug. 23 At 9 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alyssa R. Holloway, 22, Rochester, collided on Main Street near Buffalo Street with a vehicle driven by Levi E. Miller, 31, Wabash. Citations Aug. 18 Kevin L. Cherry, 55, North Manchester, expired operator’s license. Spencer A. Bach, 20, North Manchester, having a passenger on a moped. Aug. 19 Tristina M. Surine, 40, Fort Wayne, false and fictitious vehicle registration. Chad A. Penn, 43, North Manchester, speeding. Kaitlyn V. Parrett, 21, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Larry A. Fultz, 49, Warren, speeding. Aug. 20 Autumn M. Blevins, 38, North Manchester, false and fictitious vehicle registration. Aug. 21 Merissa A. Gamble, 30, Peru, no proof of financial responsibility. John L. Glenn, 62,

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North Manchester, no proof of financial responsibility. Aug. 22 A 17-year-old male cited for possession of tobacco. A 16-year-old male cited for possession of tobacco. Tamar Haimd Aziz, 29, Dearborn, Mich., disregarding a traffic control device. Joshua A. McColley, 29, Lagro, driving while suspended. Aug. 23 Penelope R. Murch, 48, Bloomington, Ill., expired vehicle registration. Christopher R. Hall, 33, North Manchester, seatbelt violation. Luciano R. Lopez, 59, address unknown, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license. Aug. 25 Kevin J. Butler, 63, North Manchester, no proof of financial responsibility and open container. Kelli J. Day, 33, North Manchester, no operator’s license when required.

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Nicole B. Poe, 18, Mentone, no proof of financial responsibility and learner’s permit violation. Dale Cooper Jr., 51, North Manchester, no proof of financial responsibility, child restraint violation and child restraint violation for a child younger than 8-yearsold.

schedule I controlled substance charge, possession of a controlled substance and maintaining a common nuisance.

Aug. 26 Jerri D. Hall, 45, Wabash, driving while suspended.

Cases Aug. 20 At 7 p.m., drug report taken in the 700 block of West Main Street.

Arrests Aug. 18 Thomas A. Marcum, 36, North Manchester, habitual traffic offender. Marcum was also cited for seatbelt violation. Aug. 19 Zachary A. Evans, 24, Elkhart, writ of attachment for probation violation on an operating while intoxicated charge. Aug. 24 Dawn R. Hernandez, 35, Silver Lake, writ of attachment for dealing in a

Aug. 25 Malia N. Holle, 35, North Manchester, writ of attachment for failure to appear on a disorderly conduct charge.

Aug. 23 At 11:21 p.m., drug and driving while suspended report taken in the 500 block of West 9th Street. Fire Aug. 18 At 2:03 p.m., 300 block of Snyder Street for medical assist. At 4:11 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 6:50 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Aug. 19 At 7:03 p.m., 500 block of South River Road for medical assist.

Aug. 21 At 8:26 a.m., 600 block of College Avenue for medical assist. At 12:10 p.m., 400 block of North Elm Street for medical assist. Aug. 25 At 9:55 a.m., 200 block of East 3rd Street for report of an odor of natural gas. At 1:01 p.m., 200 block of Wabash Road for medical assist. Aug. 26 At 9:26 a.m., units from North Manchester and Chester Township fire departments responded to smoke at a residence in the 400 block of West 4th Street. Land Transfers Susan J. Snavely to David C. and Dyan M. Snavely, trust deed. Jennifer L. Nestleroad to Benjamin and Brooke Duecker, warranty

deed. Linda L. Hughes to Ray Starr, quitclaim deed. Leah N. Blocher to Linda Bowers, warranty deed. R o a n n Condominiums Inc. to Betty J. Temple, corporate deed. Jack L. and Misti L. Holley to Justin L. Holley, warranty deed. Steven R. and Gaye L. Orr to Jason A. and Mary M. Jacques, warranty deed. Joel F. and Betty J. Murray to Phyllis Montgomery, quitclaim deed. V. Maxine and Ronald L. Baker to Ronald L. Baker, Richard A. Baker, Roberta K. Lasalle and V. Maxine Baker, quitclaim deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Indiana Land Trust Company, sheriff ’s deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Pennymac Holdings LLC, sheriff ’s deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., sheriff ’s

www.thepaperofwabash.com deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Pennymac Loan Services LLC, sheriff ’s deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Grant County State Bank, sheriff ’s deed. Cleo D. Snyder, Snyder Revocable Trust and Wilma M. Snyder to Brian C. Coe, warranty deed. Beverly A. Behny to Kimberly D. McKnight, warranty deed. Cynthia S. Stinson to Kevin R. Stinson, Amanda S. Stinson and Cynthia S. Stinson, quitclaim deed. Scott Schuler and Carolyn M. Hegel to Barbara Ann and Clair Lynn, personal representation deed. Arc of Wabash County Inc. and Association for Retarded Citizens of Wabash County Inc. to PaperWorks Wabash Inc., corporate deed. FJR Investments LLC to PaperWorks Wabash Inc., quitclaim deed. Kent D. Trickle, J.L. Trickle, Janie

H u t c h i n s o n , Jacquelyn McGee, Jacquelyn Bales, Jacqueline A. Bales, Sandra Spencer, Pamela Mendenhall and Pamela Hart to Gregory L. Caughell, warranty deed. Kent D. Trickle, J.L. Trickle, Janie H u t c h i n s o n , Jacquelyn McGee, Jacquelyn Bales, Jacqueline A. Bales, Sandra Spencer, Pamela Mendenhall and Pamela Hart to Mary A. Caughell, warranty deed. John and Patricia Hammons to Ryan C. Grogg, warranty deed. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to House Chef LLC, warranty deed. Permits

Jerry Bird, pole building addition. Stephen Vawter, pole building. Brian Cook, home addition. Larry Harmon, pole building. Steve and Deborah Conner, event center.

Wabash County farmer earns state honor MSD Board approves By The Paper staff

INDIANAPOLIS – Wabash County resident Gary Wilson was 49 Indiana Farmers from 44 counties throughout the state received the RiverFriendly Farmer award. The farmers, honored Aug. 16 during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair, will join the more than 900 farmers who have been recognized since 1999 by the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (IASWCD) for their commitment to protect Indiana’s natural resources, in particular Indiana’s waterways. Indiana Lieutenant Governor, Suzanne Crouch, along with Indiana Farm Bureau President, Randy Kron, presented the awards to each recipient. Crouch spoke to the farmers and their families on Wednesday regarding their efforts, saying, “Your goals to improve soil quality and water quality and to restore and sustain human and wildlife habitat in Indiana’s watersheds is truly outstanding.” Meghan Grebner from Brownfield Ag News emceed the

advertising 2018 budget By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Gary Wilson (center) receives his River Friendly Farmer award from Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (left) and Randy Kron, Indiana Farm Bureau president. Photo provided event in the 4-H Exhibit Hall Auditorium on the state fairgrounds. Jane Hardisty, Indiana State Conservationist and the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ President, Jamie Scott, were also present and honored the farmers for their care of the soil, streams, rivers and lakes. The River Friendly Farmers were nominated for this award by their local Soil and Water Conservation District based upon their management practices, which help keep rivers, lakes and streams clean in

Indiana and beyond. This annual award is sponsored by the IASWCD, the 92 local Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc. Wilson operates Gary Wilson Farms. The enterprise produces strictly grain, encompassing both corn and soybean rotations. Located in the Upper Wabash Watershed, the farm utilizes no-till farming in order to maintain soil health. Wilson recognizes the importance of soil health and maintaining it to sustain his livelihood. As a result he works hard to con-

serve soil and nutrients, while also benefiting the watershed. By utilizing no-till and filter strip practices, there is less runoff of soil and nutrients into the watershed; and, ultimately reducing suspended sediment in the streams. Wilson also maintains wooded lots on the farm are as they are beneficial for wildlife. He supports 4-H and FFA and is a long time member of Wabash County Farm Bureau, Richvalley United Methodist Church, Richvalley Lions Club and a board member at North Central Co-op in Wabash.

The MSD of Wabash County Board of Education will be advertising its 2018 budget following a unanimous vote Tuesday night, Aug. 22. The board began budget discusses in July. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Kuhn informed the board that the 2018 budget will be advertised at $26,352,336 with an assessed value of $623,684,399. For 2017, the advertised assessed value was $652,215,425 while the actual was $733,746,352. “Assessed value is what drives our tax rate and ultimately determines the amount of money that we’re going to collect in our tax levy,” Kuhn explained, later adding, “Because we can’t control what the AV is, when we estimate our assessed values, we estimate them low, which obviously shows a higher tax rate, but if our AV turns out to be higher then that obviously is going to make the tax rate much lower. “We’ve had a good district of a low tax rate compared to other schools and part of that I think is because we only ask for what we need and we also have a pretty decent assessed value for a corporation.” The corporation’s 2018 funds will be advertised as follows: • Rainy Day Fund: $730,000 • General Fund: $15,634,900 • Debt Service: $2,740,094 • School Pension Debt: $202,068 • Capital Projects Fund: $4,699,929

• Transportation Fund: $1,878,900 • Bus Replacement Fund: $66,445 For the Debt Service, School Pension Debt, Capital Projects, Transportation and Bus Replacement funds, a $9,225,537 levy will have to be raised, Kuhn advised. The 2017 certified tax levy is $6,290,407, according to the corporation’s budget notice. MSD of Wabash County budget public hearing will take place at the school board’s next meeting Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The adoption meeting has been set for Sept. 26. Following its adoption, the budget will be sent to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance, which will decide the corporation’s official funding for 2018 “As you know, school finance can be very confusing,” Kuhn told The Paper of Wabash County in a follow-up email. “The DLGF will take this information and look at what we are asking to spend and compare it with the revenues and levies we potentially get and determine our appropriations (or what we are allowed to spend). They tell us in our budget order what our appropriations are. “We know that those will get reduced [from what was adopted by the board]. Just because they are reduced doesn’t mean that our actual dollars are getting reduced, just what we are allowed to spend.” The MSD of Wabash County budget notice can be viewed at budgetnotices.in.gov.

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checked out the memorial and the many bricks that people have bought, please come and check it out. There are two benches for you to set on and enjoy the mural that was painted by a veteran on the Community Building wall. This is a picture of some of the veterans who come to the coffee and snack and have worked on putting this memorial in. LIBERTY BELLS will meet for lunch at Bob Evans in Wabash on Tuesday, September 5 at 11:30. L A F O N TA I N E /LIBERTY FIRE DEPT will host an allyou-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast to raise money to help cover gear expenses on Oct. 14 from 5 – 11 a.m. The breakfast will be at the LaFontaine Christian Church off of State Road 15, behind Family Dollar. The cost is $7 for those 13 years and up; $3 for those 5 to 12 years, and free for those 4years and under. IT WOULD HELP the Indiana Lions Foundation next year if all Lions members would sign up to work the Indiana State Fair. This is a fundraiser for (continued on page 26)

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Brobeck Seeds has annual field day By The Paper staff

Growers from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Kentucky gathered attended Brodbeck Seeds’ annual field day at their Wabash headquarters on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 22-23. “The annual field day is a great opportunity for farmers to get a first-hand look at how our products per-

form in the field, see new products in our lineup and learn more about the technology we offer,” Brodbeck Seeds General Manager, Doug Rice said. “It also allows us to personally thank our customers for their continued support.” On Tuesday, Brodbeck Seeds agronomists led attendees on tours of new corn and soybean products, along with demonstra-

tions of The Enlist Weed Control System and research studies conducted by the Brodbeck Seeds agronomy team. The inclement weather on Wednesday resulted in presentations inside with product and agronomic discussions. Purdue Extension Educators, Kelly Heckaman and Bryan Overstreet, presented a Code Red Contingency Planning presentation

to guests. “The Code Red tool was developedto meet the need for farm families to have one central location to collect critical business information required for dayto-day business operations in case of an e m e r g e n c y, ” Heckaman said. The Brodbeck Seeds showcase plot is maintained by Bob Shultz and Chris Shultz of Wabash.

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LaFontaine News ...continued from page 24 the Indiana Foundation; money raised is used for grants that they give back to local clubs for their projects, when a grant is filled with them. I worked three days selling tickets this year. I planned on working many more next year. It was very enjoyable and I met several nice people along with fellow Lions. It is very easy to do; there are jobs to scan the tickets and to sell tickets. I like to sell and my son likes to scan. Volunteers get in free to State Fair and free parking in the employee lot off of 46th Street. Then you get on a shuttle bus and you are taken to the Lions tent to sign in with them. The next step is to go and clock in at the fair office; if you are a selling then you go upstairs and get your change. Then you go back to the Lions tent and someone will take you on a golf cart to what gate you signed up for. They will came and get you for lunch or you may take your lunch. At the end of your shift, you will be picked up. If you are a selling you will go back

A group of veterans show off the veteran’s memorial in downtown LaFontaine. Photo provided

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up and turn your money in, and then you clock out. You are free then to do whatever you want to do. When you are ready to leave just get on a shuttle and you will be taken back to the employee parking lot. Again Lions once you do it you will want to do it again. I plan on work-

ing more next year. Remember Lions motto is “We Serve!” OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Chad Dailey. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Riddick Meyer Aug. 16 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Charles Price Sept.1, Stephan Polk, Marie Lloyd, Carol Snyder Sept. 2, Donna Proffitt, Donna Dillon Sept. 4, Matt Culver, Luke Eviston, John Snyder Sept. 5, Pat Robinson, Alex Tucker Sept. 6 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Don and Bev Radabaugh Aug. 31, Don & Linda Jervis Sept. 2,Rick and Gay Nieman Sept. 3, Greg and Trisha Baldwin, John and Peggy Grayson, Sept. 5, Brad

and Kristin Skinner Sept. 6 WORDS OF WISDOM “Hatred is corrosive of a person’s wisdom and conscience; the mentality of enmity can poison a nation’s spirit, instigate brutal life and death struggles, destroy a society’s tolerance and humanity, and block a nation’s progress to freedom and democracy.” Liu X i a o b o SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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White’s names new CEO lor’s degree in economics from Luther College and his master’s of business administration from Bethel College in Mishawaka. Evans started his career as a high school educa-

tor and coach. “White’s is an organization with a strong 167-year tradition of serving children, teens and families,” said Evans. “My wife and I are excited to join a min-

istry with such a rich history. I have always leaned on God to lead me in fulfilling my life’s purpose, and I believe He has led us to White’s.” Evans and his

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child in need,” said Gibson. “Each and every day, we carry out White’s mission to redirect, rebuild and restore children,

teens and families through emotional h e a l i n g , personal development and spiritual growth. Through

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Michael “Hap” Hapner shows off the hand-painted guitar signed by country music legend Willie Nelson. The guitar will be raffled during the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off.

Local artist donates guitar

...continued from the front page can be purchased at M&B Body Shop, Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 and the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center. “The Chili Committee is grateful for Hap’s generosity,” said Jessica Brown, committee member and co-chair of the raffle prize committee for Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity organization. “We are really excited to have such a unique raffle prize.” Committee chair Todd Titus added, “This extraordinary raffle prize is just another great way to recognize the 15th anniversary of the Chili Cook-off. Nelson, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album “Shotgun Willie” (1973), combined with the critical and commercial success of “Red Headed

wife, Jane, will move to Wabash later this year. “Josiah White founded White’s in 1850 to serve every

Willie Nelson’s signature on the guitar. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Stranger” (1975) and “Stardust” (1978), made Nelson one of the most recognized artists in country music. He was one of the main figures of outlaw country, a subgenre of country music that developed

in the late 1960s as a reaction to the conservative restrictions of the Nashville sound. Nelson has acted in more than 30 films, coauthored several books and has been involved in activism for the use of biofuels.

Ron’s leadership in education and Christian ministry, he shares a commitment to White’s mission.”

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MU president to speak to NM Historical Society ...continued from page 18 and the opening of the University’s Fort Wayne campus, becoming dean of the College of Pharmacy in 2012. McFadden has been an active community and church leader, serving as president of the Community Foundation of Wabash County board, as chair of the Manchester Church

of the Brethren board and as a member of the boards of Bethany T h e o l o g i c a l Seminary, Brethren Mennonite Council, Questa Education F o u n d a t i o n , Parkview Hospital Board of Directors and the Northeast Indiana Regional P a r t n e r s h i p Governing Board. The program is open

to the public at no cost and will be enjoyable for audiences of all ages. Manchester University has been a key influence on the life of North Manchester for 128 years. The Historical Society invites you to explore this important relationship with us, and add your own perspective to the conversation.

Trio to discuss faith at MU From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Storytellers Kim Schultz, Rohina Malik and Susan Stone are coming to Manchester University to share stories from their own faiths – Christian, Jewish and Muslim – to transcend differences through

shared belief in the power of compassion. “Keeping Faith: Three Sisters of Story,” a storytelling performance, is 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. This event is free and open to the public. A question and answer session will follow

their storytelling. The performance is sponsored by the MU Peace Studies Institute through support from the Paul A. and Rachel Hartsough Phillips Endowment Fund. It is part of the MU Values, Ideas and the Arts series, which offers cultural exposure and intellectual enrichment for students.

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NORTH MANCHESTER — When North Manchester resident Bernice Keppler voted in the 2016 election, she had no idea that that action would lead to her meeting Indiana’s Secretary of State. On her way back to Indianapolis from a visit to several northeastern Indiana counties, Secretary of State Connie Lawson stopped by Timbercrest Senior Living Community to present the 106-yearold Keppler with a certificate making her an honorary Secretary of State. “We came here because [Wabash County Clerk] Elaine Martin and her staff found out that there was a voter here in Wabash County who was 105-years-old, and had voted regularly in this county since 1988. We were in the area, and we wanted to make sure that we had

the opportunity to honor Bernice Keppler and her dedication to the election process,” Lawson said. Keppler, a feisty lifelong Republican, said that she has voted in every election since she was old enough to vote. “I don’t quite remember who I voted for [in the 1936 presidential election], but it certainly wasn’t Franklin D.,” she said with a laugh. She would have voted for Alf Landon, who lost to Roosevelt with only eight of 531 electoral votes. Martin, the county clerk, said that Lawson’s office contacted her in midAugust about meeting Keppler. “[Lawson’s office said] that they saw on our voter roll someone of a certain age, and they were interested in meeting her. They wanted to know if we could set that up. So, we reached out to Timbercrest and Bernice to see about setting up a time for

Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson (left) and Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin stopped by Timbercrest Retirement Community on Thursday afternoon to honor Wabash County’s “most seasoned” voter, Bernice Keppler. Photo by David Fenker Secretary of State Lawson to come in and present her with this award,” Martin said. She noted that, while Wabash County only has a few centenarian voters, there are several who are older than 90. “In fact, last year at the presidential election, we had a lot of voters coming in that were 90-100, but I don’t think we had that many over 100. Bernice is certainly the most seasoned voter in our county,” she said. The award Keppler

received is one that Lawson’s office created at her request. “I don’t have a lot of ways to thank people, and this is one way that I can do that,” she said. Other honorary title holders currently include “about half a dozen” pole workers, who Lawson said were nominated by county clerks across the state. “Bernice is the first centenarian that we have awarded this to,” Lawson said. Keppler, who lives at Timbercrest along with her brother,

Byron, said that she was thankful for the award and her longevity. “I’m very thankful. I’ve been blessed, I know. My brother, he’s 103, and he’s been blessed, too. We both know we’ve been blessed,” she said. Before leaving, Lawson asked Keppler what her “secret to longevity” was. “No secret. My brother and I just eat anything we want and don’t pay any attention to what the experts say. Some time ago, oh my, caffeine was no good. Now it’s good for you – I never stopped, I just kept drinking it. I didn’t pay any attention to the experts; I just eat what I want,” Keppler replied. “People keep asking, ‘what did you do to live so long?’ Well, we didn’t do anything. Of course, we didn’t carouse around or drink or do drugs illegally or anything like that, and I think that’s part of it.”

By The Paper staff WABASH — FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, has approved a quarterly cash dividend of 19 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 29, 2017, to shareholders of record on Sept. 1, 2017. The book value of FFW Corporation stock was $32.72 per share as of July 31, 2017. The last report-

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, September 23rd @ 10:00AM We will sell the following real estate at public auction in Wabash County located at 5182 West 100 South, IN. Directions: Take US 24 to Falls Ave. (100 S) and turn north, follow (2 miles) to site. Watch for Snyder & Lange signs. Tract 1: 3 Bedroom Ranch on 1.2+/- Acres Don't miss your chance to own this 3 bedroom home with 1½ baths and two car garage. This property has a pole barn and is located on 1.2+/acres. With some work, this could be a very nice home. Arrange financing and come prepared to buy. Tract 2: 8.8+/- Acres Farm Ground This ground is located to the north of tract 1. This property will be offered to any owners connected to ground (including buyer of tract 1). Open Houses: Thur. 8/31 (5-7pm), Sun. 9/3 (4-6pm) & Thur. 9/7 (5-7pm) Terms on Real Estate: $2,000 (non-refundable) due day of sale, balance due at closing. Seller pays Real Estate taxes payable in 2017, Buyer all-thereafter. Real Estate will be offered in individual tracts and/ or combined. Real Estate sold as-is. Possession on day of closing. Subject to Seller's confirmation.

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BLOOMINGTON — The 27th Indiana Youth Survey, conducted by the Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University’s School of Public Health-Bloomington, highlights a significant decrease in the use of ecigarettes and vapor products among students in all grades except grade seven. Yet e-cigarettes remain the

primary form of nicotine consumption for Indiana youth. “Even with a decline in use, we are concerned by the numbers of youth using electronic vapor products, as well as traditional tobacco products, such as cigarettes,” said Ruth Gassman, executive director of the Indiana Prevention Resource Center. “All tobacco or nicotinebased products have health risks.” Dan Gray, director of

the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, agreed. “Results from the Indiana Youth Survey mirror the findings from the National Youth Tobacco Survey and Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey regarding electronic cigarettes,” he told The Paper of Wabash County. “Despite a decline in e-cigarette use among these youth, e-cigarettes remained the most commonly used tobacco product

for the age group, with more than 2 million middle and high school students found to be currently using e-cigarettes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). “Use of tobacco products in any form is unsafe, particularly among youth. Evidence-based strategies to reduce youth tobacco use include increasing the price of tobacco products,, protecting people from secondhand exposure to combustible tobacco smoke and e-cigarette aerosol, implementing advertising and promotion restrictions and national public education media campaigns, and raising the minimum age of purchase for tobacco products to 21 years. “Continued monitoring of all forms of youth tobacco use is essential to determine whether current patterns in use persist over time. This is the third year the survey has asked about use of electronic vapor products. Key findings include: In 2017, 5 percent of seventh-graders, 8.6 percent of eighthgraders, 14 percent of 10th-graders, 15.8 percent of 11th-graders and 19.7 percent of 12th-graders have used electronic vapor products during the past 30 days. Electronic cigarettes or vape pens were the most popular nicotinecontaining substance used by youth in the month before the survey was administered. In contrast to 11.8 percent of seventh- to 12th-graders using electronic vapor products, only 6.9 percent of these students used cigarettes, 3.2 percent used smokeless tobacco, 3.4 percent smoked cigars and 2.6 percent smoked pipes. Also notable was the near absence of heroin and prescription drug abuse among students in grades six to 12, despite the abuse of

these substances among adults representing a serious health public crisis in Indiana. The highest use rate for heroin was 12th graders at 0.2 percent, the same as the national rate. The abuse rate for all prescription drugs was 4.6 percent in 12th graders, down 1.4 percent compared to 2016. “Youth use of heroin and prescription drugs in Indiana is not following adult trends,” Gassman said. “We hope that continuing efforts by health educators, families and communities lower the rates even further.” The 2017 survey was administered from January to April to students in grade six to 12 at 409 schools throughout Indiana. A total of 134,664 youth from both public and nonpublic schools completed surveys that asked about their use of various drugs, their age of first use of various drugs, and risk and protective factors. This process resulted in 126,269 usable surveys. This year’s survey was a convenience sample of schools and school corporations that wanted to participate. A convenience sample refers to people who are easy to reach. Every other year a random sample will also be taken. In addition to data from Indiana, the report contains national prevalence estimates reported by Monitoring the Future and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey to facilitate comparison with the United States as a whole. The survey’s findings address the following issues: e-cigarette and tobacco use, alcohol use, marijuana use, methamphetamine use, prescription drug abuse, gambling, mental health, parental military deployment, parental incarceration, and risk and protective factors.