The Paper of Wabash County Dec. 30, 2015 Issue

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You say you want a resolution...

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Around this time of year, individuals begin thinking about the new year and all the possibilities it may bring.

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

In accordance with the tradition, many Wabash County residents have also made New Year’s resolutions with the hopes of bettering themselves or fix bad habits, even if they are seldom kept.

The following locals shared their 2016 ambitions with The Paper of Wabash County.

Swearing-in set for local officials

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The swearing in of local elected officials will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Wabash City Hall.

Superior Court Judge will administer the oath of office to Mayor-elect Scott Long and City Court Judge Tim Roberts.

He also will administer the oath to City Council members Mitch Figert (First District), Aaron McClary (Second District), Bob Greene (Third District), Doug Adams (Fifth District) and Bryan Dillon (AtLarge).

Also receiving their oaths from Goff will be Lagro ClerkTreasurer Kristie Bone, Lagro Town Board member Jeff Shelton, LaFontaine ClerkTreasurer Cindy Erb and Roann Town Board member Susan Floor.

Circuit Court Judge Robert McCallen III will administer the oaths to Wabash ClerkTreasurer Wendy Frazier and Council members Bonnie Corn (Fourth District) and Marc Shelley (At-Large.)

Long will administer the oaths to the members of the Board of Works and Public Safety, Dee Byerly and Todd

Titus.

He also will administer the oaths to city department heads, Building Commissioner John Stephens, Police Chief Larry Schnepp, Fire Chief Barry Stroup, Park Superintendent Adam Hall, Street Commissioner Scott Richardson and Wastewater Superintendent Robert Gray.

Long will make remarks before the event ends.

Christine Flohr will welcome guests while McClary, the student minister at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, will give the invocation.

Wabash attorney is member of USS Indiana committee

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Amira Siddiqui “Procrastinate less.”

Tori Quillen “Give more, work out more and pass radiology school.”

Nicole Sisneros and son, Oliver New “Exercise more and healthier living.”

“Do better at school.”

Coleson Kugler “To improve my handwriting.”

Clint Kugler “Tap into the power of NuStart nutrition and improve my health.”

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A Wabash attorney is serving on Commissioning Committee for the USS Indiana.

The USS Indiana is a nuclear attack submarine currently being built at the Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding yard in Newport News, Va. “For a ship in the Navy, there are several important milestones,” Lehman explained during an interview with The Paper of Wabash County. “The first is the keel laying, which is the center piece of the bottom of the hull, which is basically the backbone of the ship.”

The next milestone is the christening, which is when the ship is launched into the water.

“That’s where they break the champagne across the bow,”

The USS Indiana crest designed by its current crew. A contest is underway to design a new crest for the nuclear attack submarine.

Photo provided Lehman noted.

The commissioning is the final milestone.

“The commissioning is when they are all done with the construction and they go through the punch list and all that kind of stuff,” he continued.

“They’ve done all the sea trials and make sure it doesn’t leak.

That’s when it is officially

Crash claims life of Lagro resident

By The Paper staff A crash on Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, claimed the life of a Lagro resident.

At approximately 5 p.m.

Wednesday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a single vehicle crash near 768 East Old State Road 24.

The preliminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Sgt. Rick Brown revealed that Jeffery Spencer, 40, Lagro, was driving a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria eastbound on Old State Road 24.

Troopers believe the Ford was traveling too fast for the wet road conditions and hydro-planed near 768 East. The Ford traveled off the south side of the road and struck a pole.

Spencer died from injuries sustained in the crash.

This crash is still under investigation but evidence indicates that the use of alcohol and high speed contributed to this crash.

Sergeant Brown was assisted at the crash scene by Sergeant Daniel Prus, Trooper Jeremy Perez, the Wabash County Coroner’s Office, and the Wabash County EMA.

accepted by the Navy and becomes a member of the fleet.”

With each one of the events, Lehman noted, there are dignitaries, speeches and an evening gala.

One of the 25-member committee’s responsibilities, he said, is to raise funds for the (continued on page 3)

The Paper to be closed Thursday, Friday

By The Paper staff The offices of The Paper of Wabash County will be closed Thursday, Dec. 31, and Friday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, to allow its employees to celebrate the holiday with their families.

The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4.

The entire staff of The Paper wishes you and yours a Happy New Year.

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By Shaun Tilghman news@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — Sarah Joy Morbitzer recently returned from her third trip volunteering in Ghana, West Africa, but she won’t be home for long, as she leaves for Ghana again in January.

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stories from her recent experience during a special presentation at Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community on Monday.

Sarah, who is the oldest daughter of Victory Christian Fellowship Pastor Tim Morbitzer, first traveled to Ghana in 2011, when she spent a year volunteering at a school there called Challenging Heights.

James Kofi Annan, who was enslaved at the age of six and worked 17-hour days with scarce food or shelter, founded Challenging Heights in 2003 with hopes of rescuing children from modern-day slavery, primarily in the fishing industry.

“The first time I went, I was actually stationed at the school,” Sarah said.

“They needed a child sponsorship program, so they asked me to start that up.

Thanks to my dad, we got a lot of sponsors in this area. In fact, we had more sponsors from Northeast Indiana than anywhere else in the U.S. They had also gotten a new computer lab, so they asked me to manage that too. I also did play therapy at the shelter once a week, plus I ran the child mentor project.

“So, the first time around was focused on the school and the shelter, which is the core part of Challenging Heights and has been there since the beginning.

The second time was just a really short visit, like only 2-3 weeks. This was my third trip to Ghana – I left in mid-March and was there for eight months. This time though, I was

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working with the soccer program, which is more supplementary, so I didn’t have interactions with quite as many kids as I did the first time.”

According to Sarah, she was actually serving as the administrator for Challenging Heights’ new sports program, which was the soccer team, a position she was not all that familiar with upon arrival.

“I’ve never been athletic and I’ve never played any sports,” she explained, “so I did not feel qualified at all, but as I got into it I saw how important it was, and how valuable sports can be.

They have a lot of kids they’ve rescued from slavery over the years, and some of those kids are really never able to adjust to being in school, especially the older ones. So, they try to find other positive outlets for them, and one of those has been job training, but the soccer team has also been good for those boys.

“Some of the kids have really quick tempers, or anger issues, because of the abuse they endured. So, this is a really good outlet for them – they can be physical and aggressive but in a positive way. There are about 80 kids between the ages of eight and 21 that they worked with in their soccer program for juniors, and then they had a second division for guys in their mid-20s.

I still don’t know a lot about soccer, but I was able to help in getting the program organized, such as making safe travel arrangements for the (continued on page 6)

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“Another function of the committee is to foster awareness of the vessel and the fact that it’s named for the state, and to try to develop a sense of connection between the citizens of the state with the vessel and the crew,” Lehman said. “So one of the things the commissioning committee does is end up doing things to get members of the crew back to Indiana to meet people here and attend events like the (Indianapolis) 500, and we had some of the crew here for the Navy-Notre Dame game in South Bend.

They came for the Indiana State Fair, the Brickyard 400.

“So basically we make the crew members aware of the state, its heritage, its tradition, its history, and make the state aware of the ship and its crew to create some kind of relationship there. A sense of pride and esprit de corps and that kind of thing.”

Although the ship is still under construction, the crew has already been assigned.

“What they do is they create what’s called a pre-commissioning unit, so it has a crew consisting of a planning officer, an executive officer and a number of people involved in helping with the construction process,” Lehman said. “They serve as a liaison between the Navy and the contractors.

They do these types

of public affairs kinds of things.

“This will be the crew when its christened that will take it out and do the sea trials and prepare the vessel for being commissioned.

Then, typically, what happens is once its commissioned, they all leave and they bring in another crew that serves as its first crew in the fleet.”

The committee has many dignitaries, including former governors and other elected officials serving on it.

Ray Shearer, who also oversees the Indiana War Memorial in Indianapolis, heads it.

Jim Higgins, of the London Witte Group in Indianapolis, recommended Lehman for the committee.

“Jim mentioned to (Shearer) that I was in the Navy.”

Lehman said. “They were looking for some Hoosier Navy people.”

Lehman was a lawyer in the Navy’s Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

Following his active duty he remained affiliated with the U.S. Navy as a drill reservist. From 19821990, he was assigned as the reserve lawyer for the Commanderin-Chief, Atlantic, in Norfolk, Va. From 1991-1994 he was in a unit of reserve lawyers providing legal support to the Chief of Naval Personnel in Washington, D.C. In 1994, Lehman was reassigned as the Commanding Officer (CO) of Naval Reserve Unit VTU Law, a legal unit in Indianapolis. In 2000

he was appointed as CO of Naval Reserve Unit VTU Law 1315, which he held until his retirement in July 2002.

Planning for the commissioning is going along well.

There is a contest to design the submarine’s crest, Lehman said, and one of his duties was to develop the guidelines for the contest.

“The crew came up with a simple crest to use during the construction phase,” he said. “That is somewhat common, but when they get ready to commission and launch the ship they want to have a permanent crest.”

Recent tradition has been to hold a contest in the state for which the ship is named to have a design contest.

The contest is open to anyone who works, lives or attends classes in Indiana. It is open to high school and college students, as well as those in the graphic design field.

“We want to stress and try to work into it Indiana and its history and tradition, as well as the submarine force and its history and tradition,” Lehman said.

“Dolphins are very big in the submarine force, so there very well could be a representation of a dolphin in it.

“From that point on, whenever the ship gives out gifts to people, to visitors and dignitaries, the crest will be on it.”

The contest began in November, and the deadline for submission is the end of January.

“What we will do then is narrow it down to about four or five,” Lehman said.

The crest will be sent to the USS Indiana crew for its selection. Following that, the crest is sent to the United States Naval Heritage Command for review.

“It will make sure it doesn’t have anything in it that might be embarrassing, then it will finally be approved,” Lehman said.

The keel laying ceremony took place in May, and the christening ceremony is expected take place sometime next summer, probably in August. After that, the commissioning will take place about six to eight months later.

Lehman plans to attend the christening and commissioning ceremonies.

“I had not been on the committee very long before the keel laying, so I really didn’t have time to make plans to attend that,” he said, adding that, “It’s not uncommon to have the President, Vice President or Secretary of Defense speak at one of these events.”

During the construction, each vessel has a sponsor. The sponsor for the USS Indiana is Diane Donald, wife of Adm. Kirkland Donald, a now-retired four-star admiral who was head of the submarine forces at one time.

“The most notable thing the sponsor does is that’s the person who gets to break the bottle of champagne across the bow

Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus, speaks with members of the media after a ceremony celebrating the naming of the Virginia-class submarine, USS Indiana (SSN 789), at the Indianapolis War Memorial.

The naming announcement took place in 2012. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy of the ship when it’s launched,” Lehman said, noting that she also is involved in most of the “pomp and circumstance” events.

Mrs. Donald has been in Indiana for several of the events, Lehman said, adding that she also will have some input on the decision for the crest.

The USS Indiana Commissioning Committee also will be performing some of the same functions for the USS Indianapolis, which is a littoral combat ship.

Lehman said he appreciates being asked to serve on the

committee.

“It’s been fun for me,” he said. “After 30 years of being involved with the Navy, it’s nice to be a little bit involved in

this.

“It’s a big honor to be involved. I really was quite excited when the chairperson called me.”

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To all of our many customers who have kept us here on our corner for 32 years, we would like to say how much we appreciate you and how much we will miss you. You have all been very good to us. Many times it was you who came in to share some good news or a funny story that helped us make it through the day. We hope we have made some good memories for you, and thank you for sharing a part of your lives with us. We want to invite everyone to our Final Days Sale.

Local business replaces sign: Miller’s Home Furnishings installed a brand new street sign on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Previously known as Miller’s Furniture, Steve Wampner purchased the business in 2014 and changed its name slightly. The new sign will not only emphasize the name change, but also will act as a digital advertisement and advise on promotional items in store and other information, according to store representatives. Miller’s Home Furnishings is located at 1100 N. Cass St. in Wabash. Photo by Mike Rees

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Wabash County residents share New Years resolutions... continued from the front page

Mia Cunningham “Have a better mood and smile more.”

Sisters Monica and Mari Madrigal “Be a nicer person.” “Be more involved.”

Friends Vivian LeMaster and Lena Cordes “Hone artistic skills, specifically for drawing.”

“Try to finish my book.”

Jordan Tandy “Spend less time on Facebook.”

Mark Frantz “Play more soccer with the Wabash adult soccer league at the YMCA.”

Secretary of the Air Force visits Grissom

By Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE — Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James met with 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen and leadership during a visit to Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Dec. 15-16.

During the visit, the Secretary learned about the base’s history and gained a more in-depth understanding of Grissom’s mission capabilities and the local communities that support the base.

“My first impression of Grissom was wow!” said James.

“You’ve been involved with every major operation for the past two decades; it’s unbelievable the importance of your mission.”

“The visit went extremely well,” added Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air

Refueling Wing commander. “This was a great opportunity for her to meet the men and women of the Hoosier Wing and see first-hand the outstanding facilities that we have here as well as learn more about our mission and capabilities.”

James’ visit began with a dinner in Wabash, Ind. at the historic Honeywell House where she met with Grissom’s leadership and local civic leaders.

“This is an amazing community,” said James. “You can really tell that the base has their support.”

The following day, James was given a mission briefing and tour of the north-central Indiana base that included visits to a KC-135 simulator and Grissom’s new boom operator weapon system trainer. James also had an opportunity to share the tour with Sen. Joe

Donnelly and a couple of his staff members as well as U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski’s military legislative assistant.

“This is very realistic,” said James as she took the controls of the KC-135 simulator.

“What a valuable asset to the pilots [who fly these aircraft].”

Donnelly echoed those words as he took over the controls of the simulator.

“These [simulators] are amazing,” concurred Donnelly “I’m honored to have the opportunity to meet [Secretary James] and see first-hand the mission at Grissom.”

The tour moved from simulator to the real thing as the wing showcased one of Grissom’s 16 KC-135R Stratotankers.

Crewmembers and maintainers showed her around the aircraft and answered questions.

“I am blown away

SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE Deborah Lee James and Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, listen as Tech. Sgt. Ben Bond, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, explains his Air Force generational background during a KC-135R Stratotanker tour at Grissom Air Reserve Base on Dec. 16, 2015. As part of her two-day visit, James had the opportunity to meet with Grissom Airmen and witnessed first-hand the Hoosier Wing’s air refueling mission.

U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen by the condition of your aircraft!” explained James.

“They truly are a testament to pride your maintainers take in their work.”

As the visit progressed, James met with Hoosier Wing Airmen during a luncheon. She highlighted several key topics with the Airmen in attendance including resiliency, innovation and career development.

“I couldn’t have gotten where I am today without good mentors and a lot of resilien- COL. DOUGLAS SCHWARTZ, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander cy,” she said. “Be pre- (right), discusses the impact of Grissom’s refueling mission wit Secretary pared to zig-zag in of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Haj Job, 434th ARW honorary life; you will have commander, at the Honeywell House in Wabash on Dec. 16. During James’ your ups and downs, two-day visit to the Hoosier Wing, she met with Airmen and civic leaders. but when you are U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota down you have to said James. “Each of the Reserve and our ters and makes a difyou brings valuable mission fit into the ference.” bounce back.”

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“Meeting the SecAF Squadron hydraulics in the defense of our sion. was a great opportuspecialist. “It really country in the future.

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Hall named city’s park superintendent

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Adam Hall will replace Todd Titus as Wabash Park Department superintendent.

Mayor-Elect Scott Long announced the appointment on Monday, Dec. 21, and the Wabash Board of

Parks and Recreation u n a n i m o u s l y approved the appointment.

Hall, a social studies teacher at the Wabash Middle School, was selected from a field of three candidates, Board Secretary Kerri Mattern said during a special board meeting on Monday.

Mattern, along with Board President John Salb, the city’s human resources director Judy Teague, Titus and Long interviewed the candidates prior to Long’s making the appointment. Under state statute the board must approve the appointment.

Hall worked sum-

mers in the department while attending and after graduating from college, Long noted in a release distributed by Titus following the meeting.

“The three candidates were strong, but Adam Hall’s years of experience as a summer employee while attending and after graduating

New consignment shop opens in LaFontaine Owner hopes to encourage more businesses to open

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

LAFONTAINE—The Nelson Exchange, a new and locally owned consignment shop, has received positive feedback from LaFontaine residents after opening downtown in October.

“They’re thrilled that we’re there,” storeowner Brandy Nelson told The Paper of Wabash County.

“Something has come to town and is selling in the (Old Parker Building).”

The store offers goods ranging from teens and older clothing, toys and home décor and items perfect for the holiday season, according to Nelson.

“It’s totally consignment,” she said. “So, from the outside, (customers) can bring items in that they no longer want and that can be clothing, teens and up.

“Also some local artists have brought some items in to do consignment as well.”

By opening her store in the town’s center, Nelson said she hopes to offer convenience to LaFontaine residents.

“We don’t have all high end things, but we don’t have all low end items either,” she said.

“There’s a nice selection of things so they don’t have to go out of town if they don’t need to or don’t want to. We have a nice selection of goods right there in town.”

Nelson decided to open shop in her hometown because she loves LaFontaine and the small town charm.

“I’ve always wanted to open a consignment store so I just figured now was a great time.

I’ll do it,” Nelson said.

“And LaFontaine needs a little liveliness downtown so I thought

A look inside the Nelson Exchange Consignment Shop in LaFontaine.

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“I’m hoping (that since) we are here now, maybe somebody else will have an idea and want to start something else downtown so we can kind of revive it. … I hoping someone else will want to try something again and again until we things really going and make downtown lively again.”

Nelson chose consignment because it’s

affordable, not only for the business owner but also the customer.

“For myself, I love shopping consignment and thrift stores so it’s always something that I wanted to do for many, many years,” she explained. “And, for me, it’s the most affordable option. So this was most economical for me to start.

“We’re starting from ground up … and we’re starting small and see

how it goes. So far, we have had a great reception from the community. So, it’s been nice.”

Right now, the shop is open on Wednesdays 5-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., but hours may change as the business grows, according to Nelson.

The Nelson Exchange is located in the Old Parker Store at 14 West Branson in LaFontaine.

from college boosted him to the front of the field,” Long said.

The mayor-elect was unable to attend the meeting because he was in Indianapolis at a gathering of new mayors from around the state.

“Like Titus, (Hall) will assume command of the Wabash Park Department in his twenties, and it is my hope that Adam will serve this community for 37 years as Titus has, and continue to improve our parks, just as Titus has throughout his career with the same fiscal responsibility,” Long said in the release. “I believe that he will serve the citizens of Wabash for many years and strive to make the Wabash City Park system a recreational destination for our citizens and visitors alike.”

Mattern also said that Hall stood out among the three candidates.

“We had three strong candidates, but Adam really rose to the top of those candidates,” she said.

“His passion for the park system is probably what pushed him over the edge from the other candidates we interviewed.

“It came through very clearly when he

spoke.”

Hall said he will continue to teach for one week when classes resume following Christmas break. He will begin working for the city on Dec. 11.

“When I found out he was going to retire, I thought about not working this summer either,” Hall told The Paper of Wabash County after the meeting. “I started talking to people and they said I should at least apply for (Titus’ position) to see what happens.

The worst they could have said was no, and they chose to say yes.”

He said he loves the classroom, but added, “I’m going to enjoy this just as much.”

He said he will miss his students.

“But I’ll also see some of them at least at the parks in the summer,” he said. “I told them they can just come and see me in the park. They’re in seventh grade, so they still like to come to the park and walk around.”

In addition to teaching, Hall also was eighth grade football coach and assistant track coach at the high school.

“I gave up football, and I volunteered my time with the head track coach,” Hall said. “I told him I

ADAM HALL could try to be here, it just depends on the schedule football is right after school, but track they have a little bit of a break and I might be able to attend.”

He called the current park system “amazing” and that he “just wants to keep that up and keep adding to it and making sure that kids and everybody are still getting involved with it and making sure they know it’s a place to play and not necessarily vandalize.”

He said he will have to learn more about the all-inclusive park that is part of the city’s Stellar Community plan.

“I think it’s going to be a good idea because availability for all kids is needed,” he added.

Joining Hall at the meeting were 12 members of his family, including his wife, Jade, and son, Emric.

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the situations of all those in dire need of assistance. “There are a lot of factors involved, but I’d say they rescue 40-100 kids every year,” Sarah added.

“At the same time, they are still also doing follow-up on the kids that were rescued in previous years,” she continued. “So, in any given year they’re probably working directly with close to 500 survivors of slavery. They also have approximately 750 kids in school right now, so there is some overlap but obviously not all of those kids are in the same situations.

matches.

“It was really neat to meet some of these kids and to talk to them, because I got to know some of their stories during travel to the matches.

After I had been there for a while, this little boy started talking to me and even told me how an older man had abused him. So, I started to see that soccer could actually be a really good tool for helping kids open up about things that were going on.”

In addition to the soccer program, Challenging Heights has instituted various other means for helping to improve

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“They’ve also started a youth empowerment program, which helps teach them things like computer skills, how to save money, how to start a small business, etc. So, it’s really helping kids that failed to make it through school, because now they still have an opportunity to support themselves.

Challenging Heights is really working to help adults too, and to empower families economically. There are thousands of kids that are taken into slavery, and oftentimes it’s a case of the mom or dad giving the child to a family member that promises to take care of them since they can’t afford it.”

While she has obvi-

ously encountered a lot of negative situations during her times in Ghana, Sarah has also had a great deal of positive experiences, and it is those memories that she was most looking forward to sharing at Peabody on Monday.

“I’m excited to show people pictures from my time in Ghana,” Sarah explained, “because I know a lot of people in the community have supported me and prayed for me, especially at Peabody. I got sick a couple times while I was over there and I got little messages that the residents at Peabody were praying for me, so I’m just excited to let them know how much I appreciate that support. They’ve shown such an interest in

the people over there even though they’ve never met them, and I can’t wait to show them the pictures so they can maybe put faces with some of the stories I’ve shared. It’s not just for Peabody residents though – anyone in the community that wants to come is welcome.

“I really just want people to know how much I appreciate the support I’ve had from people in North Manchester, especially the churches and the different places I’ve worked – North Manchester Public Library and Peabody R e t i r e m e n t Community. I care about Ghana so much, and it just means a lot to me that people here care and show an interest too. Even though they’ve never been there and never met these people, the fact that they care, and they pray for them anyway, just means a lot to me.”

A youngster gives a hug to Sarah Morbitzer.

Photo provided When Sarah returns to Ghana in January she’ll actually be heading to a different area than she has been to in the past. “I’ll be going to the Volta Region, which is the second poorest region in Ghana,” she added.

“There’s an organization there called KickStart Ghana that is trying to build up the infrastructure, especially of schools,” Sarah continued. “They’ve put libraries into a couple of the schools and they’ve recorded how it’s helped the kids’ test scores and their overall performance on schoolwork. So, I’m going to be able to help with

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the library program, as well as the partnership they’re building to help kids with disabilities.

That is similar to something I did when I was in Jamaica for six months, so I’ve told them I would like to help with that as well.

“My original plan was to go for two years this time, and I’d still like to do that, but I’d be willing to stay longer too.

At this point it’s very open-ended, because it might work out better for me to come home for a couple months to be able to work and save some money then head back over again.”

Sarah will be continuing the blog she started during her first trip to Ghana (www.sarahjoym.wo rdpress.com), so she’ll be sharing stories and pictures of her experiences.

Also, Victory C h r i s t i a n Fellowship, located at 112 W. Main St., in North Manchester, continues to accept donations toward her trips, or people can donate online at www.razoo.com/sara hjoym.

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Ethel Eib 765-981-4054 etheleib@ gmail.com

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GOLDA HARRISON, 96, is the oldest resident of Somerset and now resides at Brookdale.

When we visited her last week she lamented that she received very few holiday cards - not nearly as many as when she first moved to Brookdale.

I realize this is short notice but if you could send her a card it would really brighten her day!

Her address is: Golda

Sebrena Cline 260-982-8800 nmanchestertalks @gmail.com

S T I L L N E S S RETREAT AT VICTORY NOLL CENTER: “An Invitation to Stillness” will be offered at the Victory Noll Center, located at 1900 W. Park Dr. in H u n t i n g t o n .

Participants will learn how to “Be Still and Know God” Ps. 46:10. Jan Parker, Cheri Krueckeberg and Sue Wilhelm will lead the sessions on Saturday, Jan 30 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Learn wellness and spiritual practices that bring us to an awareness of God’s presence. The cost is $30. Please register by January 23.

Contact the Center at 260-3560628 to register or for more information.

85 HOPE is a free clinic for people with no insurance.

An application must be filled out to become a patient.

Financial need is also a requirement.

Patients are seen by appointment.

We offer basic medical care, help with medications and health education. It does not offer: Emergency care, OB-GYN care,

H a r r i s o n Brookdale Room 114 2452 Kem Road Marion, IN 46952 She would be really overjoyed if her mail box was overfilled!

God Bless and Merry Christmas.

A LITTLE BIRD at the Somerset Post Office mentioned another senior citizen who would enjoy a card at Christmas time. Virginia Finch P.O. Box 13 Somerset, IN 46984 FRIENDS OF THE LAFONTAINE CEMETERY would like to invite you to look at their Facebook site. It has lots of pictures and also a list of surnames for burials there.

VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK will be on Friday, Jan. 15, at 9 a.m. in the LaFontaine C o m m u n i t y Building.

S O U T WO O D E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL Knights of week Dec. 14-18 are: From Mrs. Denny: Maddox Marshall (second grade) for being a good example at program rehearsal.

From Mrs. Dupont: Quinn Claussen (third grade) for holding the door for a younger student.

Keep up the good work & continue practicing being responsible, respectful, & safe.

S O M E R S E T TOWN BOARD ELCECTION On Thursday, Nov. 19, the SRDC held its annual meeting and election. President Ken Miller gave a brief summary of activities of the past year.

Gary DeGrandchamp had reported a town balance of $60,041.68.

After some discus-

sion a slate of members was approved by the membership.

Newcomer Jeremy Milliner joined Ken Miller and Dave Richards for a two year term. They will join Gary DeGrandchamp, Pat Knoblock, Tim Milliner and Larry Wente already on the board. Refreshments were served while the Board went into executive session.

The officers for the next year will be President Ken Miller, Vice President Tim Milliner and Treasurer Gary DeGrandchamp.

The most pressing problem facing the community will likely be a new roof for the Community Building. The refinishing of the concrete floor was also discussed.

These projects will require some cash inflow as

or STD screening.

We do not prescribe any controlled substances.

To apply contact the Director at 260-274-0011 or online at http://85hope.org.

LEARN MORE CENTER: The Learn More Center seeks to eliminate illiteracy, encourage educational attainment, and advance employability through its programs.

Students who work with staff and volunteer tutors strengthen math and language skills, develop skills for job advancement, gain confidence, and become lifelong learners. The Center is located at Town Life Center, 603 Bond Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Phone: 260982-6138. Toll Free: 877-363-6128 3B PROGRAM BEGINS WINTER SESSION on January 4 at the United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd

God intends for each – individually and in healthy congregations.”

The 3B Program is to be done primarily sitting in a chair. The aim is always to increase muscle strength and flexibility while improving balance. The beauty of the program is that it can be adapt4ed to use with individuals in wheelchairs and/or walkers. Angie Briner (260-352-0606) and Judi Brown are the leaders of this program. Contact Angie for more information.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: On Thursday, Dec. 31, the library will close at 3 p.m. for New Year’s Eve. We will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. Saturday, Jan. 2, ther Chess Club will meet from 2-4 p.m. in the Conference Room.

Contact the library at 260-982-4773 for more information about these and other programs.

WABASH COUNTY TRANSIT provides rides to all ages of residents of Wabash County.

Many rides are scheduled days or weeks in advance to locations within Wabash County. Call to schedule your ride as soon as you know when you’ll need it.

Transit vans pick up riders between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., M o n d a y – F r i d a y.

Contact the Wabash County Transit

office at (260) 5637536 or (888) 498-4400 for more information and fare rates.

AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal.

Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday.

To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

P A R T I N G SHOTS: “New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved.

Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change.” Sarah Ban Breathnach NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800.

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Street. This is a 12 week class with sessions falling on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week from 10-11 a.m.

If school is cancelled, no class will be held. There is no cost. The purpose of the 3B Program is “To enhance the lives of senior adults through education and physical movements focused on enriching their Body, Brain and spiritual Benefits as they embrace the full life

the community tries to operate on a pay as you go system.

The board is seeking suggestions on how to reroof at the lowest cost.

The board wishes to thank Rod Finch for his service over the years. Finch assured the board he will continue to help with community activities. The board also thanks all those who helped with mowing as the community spent no money for that service this year.

Meetings are the second Monday of each month.

The board met on Monday, Dec. 14, with members Ken Miller, Tim Milliner and Larry Wente present.

Also in attendance were Recorder Boots Jack and Community Building Supervisor Ed Bailey. Since there was no a quorum no votes were taken but issues were discussed.

The need for a new roof on the Community Building is a need that will have to be addressed soon. The board thanks all the community members that give of their time and talent to help the community.

For example, mem-

www.thepaperofwabash.com bers were checking out an electrical plug that did not work and discovered that it had been replaced.

None of them knew who fixed it but it had been replaced.

That list goes on as sometimes they go to mow the grass and find it already is cut.

The snow magically disappears from the parking lot.

Backhoes appear and playground equipment gets moved.

The three area churches and the Lions are always helping those in need.

THE COMMUNITY has lost another World War II veteran Bob Sirk. Our condolence to the family and friends.

OUR CONDOLENCE to Missi Perlich, her family and friends on the loss of her father, Don Hedderig.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Courtney and Liz Whitehurst, Susie Goodpasture Jan. 1, Shelby Coffeit, Becky Schlemmer Jan. 2, Carol Armstrong, Ariel Benner Jan. 3, Lisha Gatchel Jan. 4, George Barnes, Eldon Lilly, Luke Perlich, Jan 5 HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Clarence and Diana

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Mother Teresa 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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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 17 At 3:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Shad M. Henderson, 28, Fort Wayne, was traveling east on U.S. 24 when he fell asleep at the wheel, exited the roadway to the south, struck a road sign and

came to rest in a ditch.

At 9:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Barbara J. Amiss, 71, North Manchester, was traveling south on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Dec. 18 At 7:51 p.m., a vehicle driven by James

Miller, 46, Syracuse, was southbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Dec. 19 At 12:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Cledies Holbrook, 21, Smithville, was westbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was

Ralph E. Bakehorn Jr., 77 U.S. Army veteran Feb. 17, 1938 – Dec. 27, 2015

Ralph E. Bakehorn Jr., 77, of rural Wabash, died at 9:30 am, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine.

He was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Wabash, to Ralph Enos and Lura Delight (Kistler) Bakehorn.

Ralph was a Wabash High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army from 1961-1963. He married Ruby L. Hall in Lagro on Sept. 24, 1966. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash after 39 years. Ralph was a member of the Lagro American Legion Post 248. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Ruby L. Bakehorn, two children, Jeffrey A. Bakehorn and Karla Jo. Bakehorn, two granddaughters, Brandy (Jeffrey) Hamm and Misty (Jeremy) Fry, great-grandson, Rylen Hamm, sister, Shirley Shanabarger, and his brother, Joe (Barbara) Bakehorn, all of Wabash, and his dog, Harley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son, James Barton Bakehorn who died June 1, 1981, daughter in law Jane Bakehorn, four brothers, and three sisters.

Graveside services and burial will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, at Mississinewa Cemetery, Somerset, with David Phillips officiating.

Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

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

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At 4:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jeremy W. Cox, 36, North Manchester, was southbound on CR 500 East when he drove left of center, exited

the roadway struck a fence.

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Dec. 20 At 1:02 a.m., a vehicle driven by Courtney Harshman, 23, Leesburg, was

eastbound on SR 16 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

At 5:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kyle Hershberger, 32, Fort Wayne, was east-

George Lorenz, 80 U.S. Army veteran Nov. 13, 1935 – Dec. 28, 2015

George Richard Lorenz, 80, of rural Wabash, went home to be with his Lord at 5:25 am, Monday, Dec, 28, 2015 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

He was born Nov. 13, 1935, in Greentown, to Leander and Dorothy (Klepinger) Lorenz.

Geroge graduated from Somerset High School in 1954 and was a U.S. Army veteran serving at Ft Knox, Kentucky from 1958-60.

He married Sandra Sue Mattern on Aug. 19, 1962, in Wabash.

He worked bridge construction for several years, for Brown from Wabash for 11 years, and for Metropolitan School District of Wabash County for 12 years, retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Wabash. He was an avid photographer, specializing in sunrises and sunsets, and enjoyed sharing them with everybody and volunteered taking pictures for Walk of America.

He loved his grandchildren, his Boston Terriers and enjoyed traveling.

George was an avid Old Somerset history buff.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Sue Lorenz, two sons, Scott A. (Tina) Lorenz and Michael T. Lorenz, all of Wabash; four grandchildren, Casey (Paige) Lorenz of Wabash, Jessica Lorenz of Nappanee, Ashley Bricker and D.J. Bricker, both of Wabash; a sister, Linda Royer of Murfreesboro, Tenn., nieces and nephews, Randall Royer, Renee Royer, Kevin Mattern, and Bryan Mattern.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his great-grandson, Graham David Lorenz.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Josh Fennell officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 pm Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or the Church of Christ at Wabash.

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

Sept. 27, 1963-Dec. 19, 2015 Sharon Ann Koch, 52, of Wabash, died at 4:43 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 27, 1963, in Wabash, to Charles Jr. and Idell (Stinson) Smith.

Sharon was a 1981 graduate of Northfield High School, and received her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Manchester University in 1985.

She was married to Larry Keffaber, and he preceded her in death. She then married Eddie B. Koch, he survives. She worked at Eagles Lodge in Wabash. Sharon was a member of the Wabash Eagles Auxiliary and the Women of the Moose.

She enjoyed keeping up with her friends on Facebook and organizing individual charitable benefits.

She is survived by her husband, Eddie B. Koch, and her parents, Charles Jr. and Idell Smith, all of Wabash; stepson, Doug (Gina) Koch of Warrensburg, Mo., stepgrandson Ben Koch of Mission, Kansas, sister, Connie (Charles) Morgan of Wabash, and grandmothers, Elma Rose Smith of North Manchester, and Berneda Stinson of Wabash.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathy Smith, and stepson, Jeff Koch.

Funeral services were. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is charity of the donor’s choice.

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

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Emma Lou Price, 71, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. She was born to the late Robert Fawley and Frances (Easterday) Tucker on June 9, 1944 in Wabash,

Indiana.

Emma married Jackie Price in 1975 in Clintwood, Virginia, he survives in Wabash, Indiana. She worked at General Tire of Wabash, Indiana. She loved playing bingo.

Along with her husband, Jackie, she is survived by her children, Forrest Price of Wabash, Norma Sizemore of Wabash, Melissa (Mike) Dock of Rensselaer, Jacqueline Price of Wabash, Shawn (Jenny) Price of Wabash, Roy Price of Wabash, and Billy Price of Wabash; sister, Ella Siers; and six grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Barb Moore and two brothers, Bobby Fawley and Roger Fawley.

Emma wishes were to have no services. McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, is handling arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

bound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Dec. 21 At 7:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rebecca A. Kreps, 49, North Manchester, was southbound on SR 13 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

At 1:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Clinton P. Reiff, 41, Warsaw, was traveling south on CR 500 East when he failed to yield the right of way at the intersection of CR 800 North, proceeded through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Alyssa L. Peyton, 18, Laketon.

Bookings Brandon J. Mudd, 29, Wabash, termination of community transition program placement.

Stephen L. DeVault, 37, Lafayette, misdemeanor driving while suspended.

Nathaniel D. Lubs, 18, Anderson, misdemeanor criminal mischief of at least $750 but less than $50,000 and misdemeanor battery.

Teia M. Bickerstaff, 37, North Manchester, felony possession of methamphetamine and felony possession of a hypodermic needle.

Cristin L. Price, 31, Wabash, felony possession of a hypodermic needle, misdemeanor possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance, misdemeanor visiting a common nuisance and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.

Chad E. Miller, 43, Wabash, misdemeanor maintaining a common nuisance and felony possession of a hypodermic needle.

Andrew D. Bailey, 23, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine.

Michael A. Mitchell, 30, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation for battery and felony petition to revoke pro-

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bation for neglect of a dependent.

Alexander S. Huston, 26, Wabash, misdemeanor resisting law enforcement.

Michael A. Young, 23, Warsaw, felony possession of a hypodermic needle.

Dane J. Foust, 30, North Manchester, misdemeanor failure to stop for an accident which resulted in property damage.

Rickey E. Osborne, 51, Wabash, misdemeanor invasion of privacy, misdemeanor

petition to revoke bond for invasion of privacy and felony domestic battery.

David W. Howard, 35, Wabash, operating while intoxicated, driving while suspended prior and domestic battery.

Jeffrey Spencer, 40 Wabash Eagles Lodge member Nov. 26, 1975 - Dec. 23, 2015

Jeffrey Spencer, 40, of Lagro, died at 4:56 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, from the result of an auto accident.

He was born Nov. 26, 1975, in Wabash, to Richard Franklin Spencer and Deborah (Nelson) Hein.

Jeff is a graduate of Wabash High School. He married Christina Dewey on Oct. 1, 2015. He worked for InfraSource in Goshen, Indiana. He was a member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge and the Lagro American Legion. Jeff enjoyed watching football and playing disc golf.

He is survived by his wife, Christina Spencer of Lagro; mother, Deborah (Charles) Hein of Wabash;, son, Clayton Jeffrey Spencer of Somerset; and three step-children, Alexis Dewey and Kyle Hipskind, both of Lagro, and Zackery Hipskind of Killeen, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Franklin Spencer, Sr., and his brother, Richard Franklin Spencer, Jr. The family received friends Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. There will be no service.

Donations can be made to Jeff ’s family for expenses.

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

ISP troopers honored for service

By The Paper staff

PERU – Lt. Jeremy Kelly, district commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, recently recognized five Indiana State Police troopers for their continued excellent service to the community during a meeting of the Indiana State Police at the Peru Post.

First Sgt. Detective Bob Burgess of Cass

County was recognized for 350,000 accident free driving miles. Master Trooper Lee Williams of Howard County was recognized for 750,000 accident free driving miles.

Trooper Adam Duffitt of Howard County was recognized for 250,000 accident free driving miles. Trooper Caleb Clark of Howard County was acknowledged for 50,000 accident free driving

miles.

Master Trooper Detective Michelle Jumper of Miami County was awarded a certificate recognizing her 20 years of service to the department.

Troopers drive their police cars approximately 40,000 miles per year. They are recognized for safe driving starting at 50,000 miles. They are recognized for years of service every five years.

Former city resident faces 21 years jail time

By The Paper staff

A former Wabash resident will serve 21 years in the Indiana Department of Correction after pleading guilty during his jury trial on Nov. 23 and 24, prosecutor William Hartley Jr. announced Tuesday Dec. 22.

Doland Stevens III, 31, pled guilty to dealing in a narcotic drug charge, a level two felony, in the middle of his jury trial which

was conducted in the Wabash Circuit Court.

On Dec. 21, Circuit Court Judge Robert McCallen III sentence Stevens to 21 years.

Under Indiana’s new criminal code, Stevens will have to serve approximately 75 percent of his sentence.

The allegations in the case were that on Jan. 16 and into the early hours of Jan. 17, 2015, Stevens possessed approximately 23 grams of heroin

with intent to deliver while staying in a hotel room at the Holiday Inn Express located in Wabash.

The case was investigated by officers from the Wabash County Drug Task Force and officers from the Wabash City Police Department.

Prosecuting attorney William Hartley Jr. represented the State of Indiana and the defendant was represented by attorney Kristina Lynn of Wabash.

Brittany M. Auler, 26, Wabash, petition to revoke for unlawful possession of a syringe.

Donna K. Sadler, 35, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation for possession of methamphetamine.

Todd M. Blair, 23, Wabash, misdemeanor theft of less than $750.

Wylder A. Erb, 19, Wabash, misdemeanor theft of less than $750 and minor possession and consumption of alcohol.

Wabash Police Department Accidents Dec. 18 At 4:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sherry L. Ward, 59, Wabash, was traveling through a parking area at the corner of North Cass Street and Colerain Street when she stopped for traffic and was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Karen K. Kelly, 59, Silver Lake.

Dec. 22 At 2:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gwendolyn A. Billey, 34, Wabash, was stopped at the stop sign heading west on Gladstone Drive at the intersection of Wabash Street when she proceeded through the intersec-

tion and collided with a vehicle driven by Doris M. Craig, 76, Wabash.

At 7:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Copeland, 17, Wabash, was backing out of a parking space in the CVS parking lot when he collided with a legally parked vehicle.

Citations Dec. 13 Calvin A. Unger, 26, Wabash, expired plate.

Dec. 14 Shawn L. Dickison, 22, Peru, no financial responsibility when required.

North Manchester Citations Dec. 22 Ric L. Hamilton, 23, Columbia City, speeding.

Dec. 23 Rickie R. Reemer, 27, North Manchester, disregarding a stop sign.

Dec. 24 Jane L. Lovellette, 53, LaFontaine, speeding.

Cases Dec. 20 At 6:05 p.m., criminal mischief report taken in the 1000 block of Clear Creek Trail.

www.thepaperofwabash.com Dec. 22 At 10:42 a.m., harassment report taken in the 400 block of East 6th Street.

Dec. 23 At 7:43 a.m., property damage report taken in the 200 block of East Main Street.

At 11:35 a.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of West 7th Street.

At 8:42 p.m., theft report taken in the 1600 block of SR 114 West.

Dec. 24 At 3:55 p.m., theft report taken in the 100 block of East Main Street.

Dec. 25 At 1:51 p.m., theft report taken in the 500 block of Singer Road.

Dec. 27 At 10:22 a.m., theft report taken in the 600 block of North Walnut Street.

Fire Dec. 23 At 10:23 a.m., 300

M. Louise Metzger, 97 Sunday school teacher Sept. 2, 1918-Dec. 21, 2015

M. Louise Metzger, 97, Claypool, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2015,in her residence.

She was born Sept. 2, 1918, in Lake Township, Kosciusko County, to Ernest and Hazel (Ditton) Penrod.

On Jan. 14, 1939, she married Eldred M. Metzger. He died June 30, 2014.

She is survived by a daughter, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and10 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

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At 4:07 p.m., 1600 block of SR 114 West for medical assist.

At 5:47 p.m., 400 block of SR 13 North for medical assist.

Dec. 25 At 11:34 a.m., 1200 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

At 6:35 p.m., 200 block of East 4th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Hobert Cupps to Timothy Hobert Cupps, Denver E. Cupps, Robert L. Cupps and David L. Cupps, deed.

Delmar Heinlein to Marjorie E. Heinlein, quitclaim deed.

Mark A. and Cynthia L. Pike to Charles W. Harding, quitclaim deed.

Stephanie A. Bekel to Harry J. H. Bekel, quitclaim deed.

Wabash County Auditor to Gregory L. Caughell, tax title deed.

U.S. Bank N. A. and U. S. Bank N. A. to Jessica A. Keffaber, warranty deed.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage A.S. to Brian S. and

Meghann L. Foust, warranty deed.

Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to MidFirst Bank, Sheriff ’s deed.

National Oil & Gas Inc. to Wabash Food Mart Inc., corporate deed.

Stephanie and Edward D. Selleck to Albert L. and Deborah F. Dotson, warranty deed.

Lisa A. Boocher to Galen D. and Renee S. Penrod, quitclaim deed.

Paul W. Kissinger to Grant E. and Darla J. Miller, trust deed.

Tamara S. and Stephen A. Rogers to Gary L. and Frances S. Dawson, warranty deed.

Travis A. Chamberlain to Marianne McAllister, warranty deed.

Edward G. Gillespie to Justin E. Gillespie, personal representation deed.

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ic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), one of the leading causes of death in the United States.

— Reduces the risk for infertility among women during their reproductive years.

Women who stop smoking during pregnancy also reduce their risk of having a low birth weight baby.

If you quit smoking, you will also help protect your children, family, and friends from exposure to secondhand smoke that can cause immediate harm to the nonsmokers who breathe it.

Harm to Adults When others are exposed to secondhand smoke from your cigarettes, platelets in their blood get sticky and may form clots, just like in a person who smokes. This expo-

sure increases their risk for heart attack and death.

Secondhand smoke can also cause lung cancer.

Harm to Children If babies and children are exposed to secondhand smoke from your cigarettes, they may suffer from bronchitis, pneumonia, and ear infections. Exposure may make them wheeze and cough more often. If they have asthma, breathing in secondhand smoke from cigarettes can trigger an attack that may be severe enough to send them to the hospital.

Secondhand smoke also causes sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

There is no safe amount of secondhand exposure.

Breathing even a little secondhand smoke can be dangerous. Quitting smok-

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How to Quit The most important thing is to try!

Although no single approach works best for everyone, many effective quit methods are available.

Talk to your doctor or health care provider about quitting, call 1800-QUIT-NOW. You can take advantage of the five week S e n s a t i o n a l Cessation class at the YMCA that begins January 12. All you have to do is go to the Y to register, pay the $20 registration fee that is refundable if you complete the course.

Contact Dan Gray at 260-274-2920/tobaccofreewabash@hotmail.com for any needed help or questions about quitting.

Former Wabash resident named executive director of Connecticut conference center

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

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Officials at the Silver Lake Conference Center in Sharon, Conn., named former Wabash resident and United Church of Christ pastor Ryan Gackenheimer as the center’s new executive director, effective Feb. 1, 2016.

Through the summer, the center offers church camp to fourth through 12th grade students, or approximately 950 youths, according to Gackenheimer.

During the spring,

fall and winter months, it serves as a retreat ministry for adults and youths.

Gackenheimer will be the executive director “over the whole thing.”

“I’m an ordained United Church of Christ pastor so one of the exciting things is that I bring a number of years of local church ministries, specifically working with youth, (to the new position),” Gackenheimer explained to The Paper of Wabash County in a telephone interview. “I grew up going to church camp myself so this is an

opportunity to share the experiences I’ve had and love about doing ministry in an outdoor context.”

Gackenheimer, who graduated from Wabash High School in 1996, grew up going to church camp and attended Saint Matthew’s United Church of Christ in Wabash, he recalled.

“I started going to camp when I was a fifth grader at a camp in Indiana called Merom (Conference Center) through my local church,” he said.

“So I just fell in love with outdoor ministry and so stayed connected volunteer-

ing as soon as I aged out of the camp.

“I volunteered all across the country and have been on staff in a couple of places.

It’s the place where my faith was deepened and where I very organically encountered God and want to share that with young folks and adults throughout the year.”

A graduate of DePauw University, Gackenheimer has led camp programs in Indiana, Idaho and Washington state. He received his Masters Degree in philosophy at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., and

RYAN GACKENHEIMER earned his Masters of Divinity degree from Eden Theological Seminary in Eden, Mo. With his new position, Gackenheimer said he hopes expand (continued on page 11)

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“Camp ministry is an exciting place for youth to experience God, to find themselves and to encounter creation and make new f r i e n d s , ” Gackenheimer said.

“So I’m excited to (share) that, but I’m also excited to expand the reach of Silver Lake.

“Right now it’s mostly campers from Connecticut, so (my objective) is to expand that to a wider group of folks.”

Gackenheimer will replace Andrew Wicks, who will serve as bridge executive director through the end of January.

“Before (Wicks), it was Tim Hughes,” Gackenheimer said.

“Tim and Anne Hughes were the directors – they did it together – for 11 years and then Tim was a solo executive director for one year and then Andrew (Wicks) has been the interim director for the last two months.”

Currently finishing his services at the First Congregational Church UCC in Essex Junction, Vt., Gackenheimer will be moving to Connecticut with his wife Abby and 14month-old son Keadyn.

“We’ll live right on site,” he explained.

“There’s a parsonage there at the camp that we’ll be moving into in about a month.”

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Gackenheimer, who is also an ordained UCC pastor, was very excited for her husband to be offered the new p o s i t i o n , Gackenheimer said.

“She’s excited both for my ministry to be moving from the local church to there,” he

explained, “but very excited for our son to be growing up at a camp, have access to a lake and 50 plus acres of land that is the camp, and to be around all of these wonderful, young adults that come and are campers or do ministry as the summer staff.”

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie Interpretive Center will host a two day Winter Day Camp Program called “Can You See What Eye See?” on Tuesday, Dec. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 30. The Camp runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Children ages 7-11 will focus on how animals see at night, how animals keep from being seen, and other fun facts regarding wild animals in the woods. Fee is $15 per child per day, or $25 for both days per child. Advance registration is required and space is limited for this great event. You may call 260-468-2127 to register or for more information.

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Meet at Hominy Ridge Lake Parking Lot in Lagro for a hike of about a mile through this historic property. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Start the year off right with Mississinewa’s “First Day Evening Hike” Thursday, Jan. 1, 2016.

Meet at Bostwick Pond, Mississinewa Lake at 5:30 p.m. Plan on a one mile hike over easy terrain where you will get to search for owls and enjoy S’mores treats.

This is a free program, but pre-registration is requested. Please call 260-468-2127 to register and for information.

Mississinewa’s 10th annual “Sunrise Eagle Watch and Breakfast with Birds” will take place Saturday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 16.

On both dates, meet at 6:30 a.m. at Mississinewa’s Miami SRA Boat Ramp. Then, you will caravan to the eagle roost to watch the birds take morning flight. At about 9:30 a.m. you will return to the Mississinewa office for breakfast where live birds of prey will be visiting with the diners.

There is a small amount of walking involved with this event and handicapped parking is available.

Advanced registration is requested for this great event. Please call 260-468-2127 to register and for more information.

Salamonie will host “Food, Feathers, and Fun!” on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center.

The following is the schedule of activities: 4:30-5:30 p.m. meal and introductions, 5:30-6:30 p.m. build an owl box, 6:30-7:30 p.m. meet and learn about live owls, 7:30-8:30 p.m. experience the silence of a winter’s night with a hike and owl calling.

Please dress accordingly for the weather.

Ages 7 and above only, cost is $15 per person and advance registration is required with limited space. To register and for more information please call 260468-2127.

LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 811:30 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

THE LAGRO AMERICAN LEGION will be ringing in the New Year on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with the band The Prime Suspects.

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Everyone is invited to celebrate the New Year with the Lagro American Legion.

AN ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH FRY will be hosted by the Lagro American Legion Auxiliary Post 248 on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. The $8 plate includes: all you can eat fish, baked beans, and coleslaw.

Carry out is available.

This event is open to the public, but attendees must be 18 years of age and older to attend.

THE LAGRO LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION are Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. for the children of the Lagro community.

Many different free activities along with free refreshments are provided to the children of Lagro which range in ages from first grade to junior high.

On Thursday, Dec. 31 the library will be closed due to New Years Eve. The Library will open again for the children on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. The Volunteer Librarian is Carolyn Hegel and the Assistant Volunteer Librarian is Penny Davidson; both will do their best to get any book for you that the library may not currently have on their shelves. Also, if there are those in the community who would like to see the library open more hours, please let them know. You may contact Carolyn by calling 260-782-2397. If there is a need for more hours of library operation, volunteers would be needed to accomplish this, so this may be an opportunity for those in the community to volunteer for a worthy venture.

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

Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.; but for the months of January, February, and March there will be no Sunday Mass due to the winter weather season.

A WOMENS SHELTER IS BECOMING A REALITY for the Lord’s Table Church which is located at 1975 Vernon Street,

Wabash.

This little Church with a big heart is looking forward to completing a women’s shelter which will hold up to seven women for temporary housing. The shelter will offer programs for living a free life style. If anyone feels the desire to contribute to Mercy Tree Cornerstone, which will be the name of the women’s shelter, please contact Roxane at 260-571-7686. The Mercy Tree Cornerstone women’s housing project plans to open in April with work being completed on the roof. The Lord’s Table Church would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

They also offer a new time for Celebrate Life Recovery, which is Thursdays at 7 p.m. with an additional CLR Support Group at noon on Wednesdays.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help they would not be able to continue. They are open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basement.

Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions.

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

D E C E M B E R BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Elijah Swope, Dec. 2; Melvin Harrell and Deidre Ivy, Dec. 4; Brad Frieden and Briona Strickler, Dec. 10; Ben Speicher, Dec. 19; Noelle Gottschalk, Dec. 25; Kristina Barrus, Dec. 30. Happy birthday to all!

WHAT WOULD YOU SAY? If you were given the opportunity to say one sentence that the whole world could hear; what would you say? I had some great responses to this interesting question.

Thanks to all for responding. We read Eric’s response in last week’s addition, now here is another response to that thought provoking question by Dave: “Try to make someone smile or laugh every day.”

Another great thought!

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Banks looks forward to Statehouse return

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com State Sen. Jim Banks is looking forward to Tuesday, Jan. 5, for that’s the day the Indiana Legislature returns for the 2016 short session.

It also is the day that Banks will return to his seat representing Indiana’s 17th District in the Indiana Senate.

For the last year, Banks was stationed in Afghanistan, where his Naval Reserve unit was deployed. His seat was filled by his wife, Amanda.

“I haven’t been a senator for almost two years, so I’m looking forward to getting back to work after being away last session,” Banks recently told The Paper of Wabash County. “I understand there will be a number of weighty issues from the religious freedom issues to some of the transportation and road funding issues.

“I expect there to be more controversial issues.”

He admitted he missed fulfilling his duties to the Indiana Senate last year.

“I missed it a great

deal,” he said.

“Obviously, I was serving a different way, so my mind was focused on something entirely different. I tried to follow it as much as I could by reading various stories in the media.

“Believe it or not, my wife and I rarely talked about issues because time was so limited, we talked about family and other issues other than the Legislature. But being back in the halls of the Statehouse the last few months remind me what a true honor it is to serve there.

“So, I did miss it greatly.”

Banks has already filed several bills for the Senate to consider during the short session.

Those bills include: — Senate Bill 76 would allow an individual who is an active member of the military and assigned for duty or deployed outside of Indiana, as well as his or her dependents, to maintain their Medicaid eligibility and remain on Medicaid’s waiver waiting list. The individual would also need to be an Indiana resi-

dent and eligible for Medicaid assistance.

— Senate Bill 77 would prohibit the use of public funds, facilities or employees from using aborted fetal body parts for research.

— Senate Bill 78 would require circuit court clerks to send absentee ballots to absent military service members, overseas voters and individuals in witness protection programs who have applied for an absentee ballot no later than 45 days before the election.

— Senate Bill 145 would allow funeral directors to turn over the cremated remains of verified veterans to non-profit organizations that specialize in identifying unclaimed veterans. These burials are required to take place in a state or national cemetery in accordance with state or federal law.

“This legislation would establish the process that veterans’ service organizations and funeral directors would follow when handling unclaimed remains of veterans,” Banks said. “If a veteran doesn’t have a fami-

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Tennis and psychology are natural playmates.

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ly or the family can’t be found, it’s important that the veteran is still buried with full military honor, and this bill would make sure that happens.”

Banks added that recently in Fort Wayne, a disabled Vietnam veteran had died without any known family.

Fortunately, a local funeral home hosted the service and donated the burial plot.

SB 145 would help ensure that the veteran receives a proper burial in circumstances when a local organization may not provide a burial service.

Banks is looking forward to the upcoming session for another reason.

“This is my first session where I’ve had the honor and opportunity of chairing the Senate Veteran’s Affairs Committee,” he said.

“So my workload will be focusing on veteran’s issues and I can, as a senator and chairman of that committee, make Indiana a more friendly and rewarding states for giving back to the veterans in the state.

“That will be my personal focus, but there will be some controversial issues as well.”

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ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: The library will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.

The library will continue to collect canned food and dry goods for the Roann Food Pantry through the month of December. Items may be dropped off during library hours which are: Monday through Wednesday, 1-6 p.m., Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1-6 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon.

The library will celebrate its 100th anniversary in the current Carnegie building beginning with a community open house on Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.

There will be an event every month during the year of 2016 to celebrate both the library and the surrounding community that it serves. The library is working with Roann’s Community Heritage for many of these events. These will be sponsored by the Ken Grandstaff Memorial Library Fund. To volunteer with any event, please call the library for more information at 765-833-5231.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Matthew Powell, James Michael Pell, Joanne Wagner, Kitty Jo Moyer, Alli Koch, Deanna Spears, Boden McWhirt, Rachel McWhirt, Tammy Sonnier, Dottie Blackburn, Matt Van Buskirk, Phyllis Vigar, Pat Betzner, and Anne Bell.

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NM Historical Society to have annual meeting

By The Paper staff

NORTH MANCHESTER — On Monday, Jan. 11, the North Manchester Historical Society will have its annual Members’ Meeting in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest.

The brief business meeting will include reports on the activities of the Historical Society for the past year and election of new board members.

Highlights will include updates on the museum façade

construction and announcement of monthly programs for 2016.

The program is for everyone, not just members. After the business meeting, the audience will be treated to selections from “The Indiana That Was,” a video about the natural heritage of Indiana.

This video is part of the Natural Heritage of Indiana Series, which seeks to celebrate Indiana’s natural heritage and human

history. The series was shown on the PBS television station in Indianapolis a few years ago and is beautiful rendering of thousands of miles of travel and two years of photographing the natural wonders of Indiana.

The selected segments that will be shown deal with early forests, early animals, big rivers, the southern highlands, pioneers, and Indiana today.

The program will be held in the

The logo from the Natural Heritage of Indiana. Photo provided

Assembly Room of Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East St., at 6:40 p.m. There is no cost for the program, which is free to the

public. All are welcome.

While many attend only the program, the public is also invited to come to the Assembly Room at 6

p.m. for a meal prior to the presentation.

For those who wish to attend the dinner, reservations must be made no later than noon on Friday, Jan. 8. The cost of the

Former MU president writes book From the MU News Bureau

Jo Young Switzer, retired Manchester University president, has written “Notes from the President: A Window into Manchester University 2004-2014.” It is available at the Campus Store and Amazon.com.

Awarded in 2014 with the highest distinction in Indiana, a Sagamore of the Wabash, Switzer became the first female president and 14th chief executive of Manchester University on Dec. 1, 2004.

Each month for 10 years, Manchester University President Jo Young Switzer assembled newsworthy items and wrote an opening essay and closing reflection for a newsletter aimed at allowing graduates living around the United States and the globe to stay connected with the energy, learning, and spirit of Manchester University. This collection of excerpts was gleaned from the many newsletters published from 2004-2014.

Before her retirement in late 2014, Switzer led a campaign to raise $100 million for the University.

Students First! blew by that goal, raising $108.7 million a full 18 months ahead of schedule. It included more than 50,000 gifts from alumni, friends, corporations, foundations and churches.

The largest was a $35 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to launch the Manchester University Pharmacy Program, which is graduating its first students in May. The gift enabled Manchester to construct a LEED Gold certified, state-of-the-art 82,000-square-foot building on its new Fort Wayne campus,

JO YOUNG SWITZER which is home to the four-year pharmacy doctoral program and the nation’s first designated master’s degree program in pharmacogenomics.

The University’s enrollment increased about 30 percent during Switzer’s tenure, from 1,074 in 2004 to 1,400 during the 2013-14 school year.

With Switzer at the helm, Manchester also launched a master’s degree program in athletic training and implemented two key

initiatives — the threeyear bachelor’s degree Fast Forward program and the Triple Guarantee. The Triple Guarantee promises financial aid for all fulltime students and full tuition for academically strong low-income students who live in Indiana; graduation within four years for all full-time students who meet the guide-

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LADIES NITE OUT CLUB: “There aren’t any bad days; some are just better than others” was the December thought of the month.

Club officers hosted a Christmas luncheon at

Ponderosa Restaurant in Wabash for their December meeting.

Jean Fleck gave devotions entitled “The Best Christmas Ever” based on Matthew 2:10 and 11. Club President

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Helen Haupert acknowledged Helen Dawes’ birthday and led in the Roll Call by having club members tell of a memorable Christmas.

Vice President Anna Lee Biehl provided the Christmas table decorations.

Mary Jean Wendel and Georgia Busch were winners of two Christmas games brought by Carolyn Everest.

Helen Haupert announced there would be no scheduled meetings in Jan. and Feb. If the weather permits, the group will meet those months for lunch and fellowship.

JANUARY ECHO RACING DATES: Again this year Urbana Lion members Michael and Bonita Snell and Lion Matt Snell will be hosting slot car racing at the Urbana Community Building for youth ages 8 to 16. On Jan. 9 and Jan. 16 there will be drag races. Anyone is welcome to come to watch and for free refreshments. Slot cars are provided.

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WINNERS drawn on De. 18 were Maddy Woodward and Zach Applegate who were nominated by Mrs. Campbell for meeting writing assignment deadlines.

SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 4 - school is back in session. Jan. 6 - Quarter 2 report cards go home. Jan. 8 Northfield High School A Cappella Choir will perform at 1:45 p.m.

Jan. 11 - 14 - Candie Cooper art workshop for fourth grade students.

Jan. 19 eLearning Day #3. Jan. 20 - Book-It Party. Dec. Jan. 21 - Fourth grade to Shrine Circus.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add Dean Dawes, and continue to remember the family and friends of Shirley Mast who died on Dec. 13., Lonny Harts, Larry Wray, Louise Yentes, Jerry Long, Nancy Eads, Fred Hoover, Lois and Dean Haupert, Don Fleck, Carolyn and Craig Winegardner, Jace Randel, Gladys Hall, Glen and Ruth Summers, Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, Joanne and Roscoe Weaver, Mark Coppler, Lillian Maurer, and Ardis

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Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Mental Health Gift Lift Chairman Mary Ann Mast is pictured delivering gifts to Michael Long, Activities Director at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in Lafontaine.. At Sigma Phi Gamma’s Dec. 3 meeting sorority members were joined by Wabash County Mental Health America Executive Director Karen Newhouse and volunteer Susan Beckett to wrap gifts that were delivered to both Miller Merry Manor Nursing homes, Rolling Meadows, Autumn Ridge, and the Bowen Center Outreach program on Dec. 4. Sigma Phi Gamma also made year-end donations to United Fund, Blessings in a Backpack, FISH, Learn More Center, Jr. Achievement, and to Kortnee Singer who will join a missionary team of teachers going to Ecuador to assist teachers there in instructing autistic children.

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SPECIAL PRAYER CONCERN for Harold Christie who will be having eye surgery very early on Dec. 31 with Dr. John Minturn, an ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, who is affiliated with Select Specialty Hospital of

Indianapolis.

B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met at Pam’s Cafe on Dec. 23 with the following people present: Phil and Jan Weck, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Mary Ann and Marvin Mast, John and Darla Eads, Steve and Sharon

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Jan. 4 - Brenda Eads, Kash Laferney. Jan. 5 Sherry Sluss.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jan.2 - Peggy and Chad Dilling.

NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 469927732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

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She has received several impressive teaching awards, including the Outstanding New Teacher Award from the Central States Communication Association and the F.A.C.E.T. Award from Indiana University. Her most cherished award is from an organization for students with disabilities at IPFW. Switzer and her professor husband Dave, who also retired in 2014, have studied Tuscan cooking in Italy, where they like to vacation. The Switzers have three grown children, all graduates of liberal arts colleges.

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Manchester Main Street had productive 2015

By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — Since 1989, Manchester Main Street has been committed to revitalizing and enhancing the rich cultural, natural and architectural resources that make North Manchester a unique and wonderful place to live.

Thanks to the active participation and financial generosity of this great community, Manchester Main Street accomplished quite a bit over the past year.

Manchester Main Street coordinated the third annual Eel River Arts Festival showcasing North Manchester’s varied creative talent. The event encouraged tourism, instilled local pride and provided creative enrichment activities for all ages.

Also, the America

in Bloom and North Manchester Garden Club committees collaborated with Peabody Retirement Community to replant nearly 7000 tulip bulbs donated annually by The Hardware.

Over time, the Peabody Tulip Program will create a welcoming patchwork of springtime blooms throughout North M a n c h e s t e r.

Manchester Main Street offers personalized engraved pavers; 330 have been installed in the downtown sidewalks to date. All paver sales revenue is restricted to town improvement projects. Manchester Main Street is also exploring strategies to promote small business retention, recruitment and development.

This year marked the inaugural Manchester Main Street Preservation

Awards, honoring individuals and entities for exemplary restoration efforts to make North Manchester a more beautiful place to live.

The annual awards are intended to celebrate past work and encourage future projects promoting historic preservation.

For the holiday season, Manchester Main Street encourages Main Street corridor businesses to “Light Up The Town” by outlining their windows in white lights.

Manchester Main Street adds to the festivities and downtown decorations with storefront holiday artwork by M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools’ students. And, to celebrate all these 2015 achievements, Manchester Main Street hosts an annual Holiday Gala. This exclusive event high-

A group of carolers perform during the Manchester Main Street’s annual Holiday Gala. Photo provided

lights North Manchester’s numerous attributes – historic buildings, great restaurants, diverse retail and multi-talented residents.

“Manchester Main Street represents a diverse range of age groups, businesses, and economic and community interests in North Manchester.

It is by nature a community-driven

process empowering local citizens to enact positive change,” said Renata Robinson, Manchester Main Street’s Executive Director.

Each year, Manchester Main Street targets specific town revitalization projects to capitalize on North Manchester’s diverse assets, stimulate the local economy, pro-

mote our town and enhance our surroundings. As project planning begins for 2016, Manchester Main Street welcomes new committee members and the public is invited to attend meetings to voice town improvement suggestions.

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Wabash County hoops on Wabash WebTV

By Bill Barrows

The Wabash County Holiday Basketball Tourney takes place this week at Northfield on Tuesday and Wednesday. The current format was the brainchild of Southwood Athletic Director Tom Finicle.

Instead of having the boy’s varsity teams play during holidays and the JV teams as well as the girls tourney basically on a weekend in January, the Wabash County athletic directors worked to create an

event that highlights all of the basketball athletes in the same venue for all to see. It has become a competitive celebration of basketball that showcases local talent and Wabash County tradition.

The Varsity Girls Tourney begins at 3 p.m. on Tuesday as Manchester (4-8) takes on Southwood (2-8) followed by Northfield (5-7) plays Wabash (7-5) at 6:30 p.m.

The Boys Tourney begins at 4:30 p.m. with Manchester (4-4) taking on Wabash (16). At 8:15 p.m., Northfield (3-4) plays Southwood (5-1).

Championship Day has the same time frame on Wednesday.

Girls Consolation at 3 p.m., followed by the Boys Consolation at 4:45, Girls Championship at 6:30 and the Boys Championship at 8:15.

Numerous awards

and recognitions will be featured during breaks in the action.

The JV Tourney schedule takes place starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday as Wabash and Manchester tip off the action followed by the Manchester boys vs Wabash at 10:30 a.m.

At noon, the Southwood girls take on Northfield and Southwood and Northfield wrap up first round action at 1:30 p.m.

On Championship Day, the action JV action begins at 10am with the Girls Consolation and Championships in the two gyms at the same time followed by the Boys format at 11:45am.

Wabash WebTV will be on the air at about 2:45 each day to bring you all of the action from the Varsity Tourney. Join us if you can’t be there in person.

The Wabash WebTV broadcast crew will provide you with a type of media that is the wave of the future and we love doing it for you and will try to refine the broadcasts to continually upgrade and make it top notch. Speaking for our commentators, Rick Harness, Jim Landrum, Tim Harness, Troy Miller, Chandler Jones and yours truly as well as our tech and support staff, Steven Weir and Julie Schnepp, thanks for tuning in!

Join Wabash WebTV for exciting action of Indiana High School athletics.

The Wabash WebTV schedule will be published in The Paper of Wabash County. If you are at a game or cannot watch it live, an archive of the featured game is available on the website shortly after the completion of each game.

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(260) 224-7065 WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins.

Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

Farm FREE initial client conference.

Discharge all or most consumer debt. Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 relief available.

CALL Zimmerman Law Office PC

260.563.2178 81 E. Hill St., Wabash

SNOWPLOWING by RHT Building Services. Call 563-0142.

Wanted

One Bedroom Apartment Homes for Persons 62 Years of Age and Older or Disabled

AUTOMATIC WATERER, Ritchie Omnifount 200, horse or cattle, $100. Call 260-307-6060.

LOOKING FOR TILLABLE FARM LAND for cash rent. Call 260-5710400.

MIXED GRASS HAY, $4 a bale. Call 260-563-2978 or 260-438-4480.

MIXED GRASS HAY, small bales, No Rain! SEASONAL FIREWOOD for sale.

Call 765-491-2060.

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FREE OCEAN FRONT TIME SHARE CONDO, VA Beach, VA, sleeps 6, week 44 deeded, $699 annual maintenance fee, RCI Worldwide Exchange. For info call 260-563-1559.

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HOUSE FOR SALE, 425 North Wabash St. Price negotiable. 260-563-8055.

Mobile Homes

No Manchester - LIKE NEW ! 16x80 beautiful home 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry center with Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, AC, master suite walk in closet separate tub and shower, shingle roof/lap siding, storage shed, set up in park. CONTRACT available . Call for showing. 574-612-2019 or 574612-1814.

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Industrial Electricians The Ford Meter Box Company is accepting resumes for industrial electricians. Interested candidates should have proven experience as a commercial or industrial electrician and be able to work on second or third shift.

Required skills include general wiring, control circuit installation, troubleshooting, knowledge of OSHA regulations and schematic reading.

Experience with programmable electronic devices is also desired.

Ford Meter Box is the leading manufacturer of brass valves and fittings for the water works industry and offers competitive wages, second and third shift differential pay, a company funded 401(k) retirement plan, excellent benefits coverage and a separate profit sharing plan. We also have an onsite medical clinic and fitness center at our facility.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, safety conscious, drug free, and function well in a team-oriented environment.

Resumes must reference the industrial electrician positions and include details of past work experience to be considered.

Unfortunately, visits to the office and phone calls cannot be accepted.

The deadline for resume submission is January 7, 2016.

Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Resumes may be mailed to:

The Ford Meter Box Company Attn: HR/Industrial Electrician PO Box 398 Wabash IN 46992 Or E-mail (as an MS Word document) to opportunities@fordmeterbox.com Drug screening for this position is conducted during the hiring process.

Ford Meter Box is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

RN’s • CNA’s Nurses 12 Hour Shifts • CNA’s 1st & 2nd Shifts Wage scale by experience for LPNs and RNs

FREE Basic Nurse Aid (BNA) Training

Wabash - 1 mile from Walmart nice 2 bed 1 bath home porch appliances $120 week or $480 month.

No Manchester: 14x70 2 bed 1 bath appliances very clean home $120 wk/$480 mo.

14x60 2 bed 1 bath front bedroom split floor plan $89 wk/$350 mo.

14x70 3 bed 2 bath - coming soon!

Call for appt. -Rhoades MHP, 574- 612-2019 / 574-612-1814.

For Rent

1 BR APTS IN LAFONTAINE, laundry & garage available, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. 765-981-4931.

1 BR upstairs, $545/month, all utilities included. 260-563-7743.

190 E. MARKET, 2 BR single family home. $520/mo. plus utilities and $500/dep.

Call 260-438-6222 or 260563-2978.

3 BR, 2 BA duplex, central air, storage bldg., lease & dep., $570/mo., NO PETS. 571-7294 or 5637294.

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SINGLE UNIT HOUSE FOR RENT, available for 1 to 2 persons only, NO PETS, deposit required, only pay electricity, $600/mo. Please call 5632373.

Autos

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HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Teacher's license with certification in CTE: Health Occupations 5-12 or Workplace Specialist license: Health Careers 9-12 or ability to obtain an Indiana Workplace Specialist license based upon successful work experience in the health career field.

PREFERRED CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS: REGISTERED NURSE (RN) * CNA DIRECTOR’S LICENSE * FIRST AID/CPR INSTRUCTOR SALARY/FRINGE BENEFITS: Commensurate with Experience (Balance of 2015-16 Contract Days)/Applicable Fringe Benefits Interested persons should request an application and forward it along with all applicable information to: Mark Hobbs, Director, Heartland Career Center, 79S 200W, Wabash, IN 46992 PH: 260-563-7481 STARTING DATE: February 2016

* The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes destination freight charge, tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Click here to see all Chevrolet vehicles' destination freight charges. ***The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees and optional equipment. Includes destination freight charge and gas guzzler tax. 1.

Based on MSRP of $46,630. Must trade in a 1999 model year or newer vehicle. Must qualify through GM Financial or Wells Fargo. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take delivery by 1/4/16. See participating dealers for details. 2. Cash offer limited to 15% of eligible vehicles in dealer stock. Excludes Cruze, Equinox and Traverse L models. Not compatible with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take delivery by 1/4/16. See dealer for details. 3. Based on MSRP of $70,030. Must be current owner/lessee of a 1999 model year or newer Chevrolet vehicle. Customer remains responsible for current lease payments. Some customers will not qualify. Not compatible with special financing, lease and some other offers.

Take delivery by 1/4/16. See participating dealer for details. 4. Based on MSRP of $73,330. Must be current owner/lessee of a 1999 model year or newer Chevrolet vehicle. Customer remains responsible for current lease payments. Some customers will not qualify. Not compatible with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take delivery by 1/4/16. See participating dealer for details. 5. Cash offer on 15% of eligible vehicles in dealer stock. Must finance through GM Financial or Wells Fargo. Not available with special financing, lease or other offers. Take delivery by 1/4/16. See dealer for details.

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Stirring it up with Angie Baer

Available For Adoption At The Wabash County Animal Shelter:

Find more pets awaiting a home at facebook.com/wcashelter & Petfinder.com.

If the pet featured has already been adopted, many others are still waiting!

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I would like to be able to say that I have my Christmas tree down and placed by our old barn for the birds to inhabit and enjoy for the winter months and that every Christmas decoration has been wrapped and carefully tucked away for another year, but that just isn’t so. I

guess I want to hang on to Christmas a little longer. I’m excited to see what the new year will bring. It’s a fresh start for all of us and full of promise.

We are starting the new year off right with this recipe for chicken piccata. This restaurant quality dish is very easy to make even if you are a beginner cook. Simply delicious too.

Chicken Piccata 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half and pounded into cutlets salt and pepper All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons veg-

etable oil 1/4 cup dry white wine ( can use apple cider) 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons drained capers 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Fresh lemon slices ( sliced very thin) Chopped fresh parsley Season cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour. Add oil to a saute pan. Saute cutlets 3-4 minutes on each side. Cover and

continue to cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer onto a platter and keep warm. Pour off any fat from the pan. Deglaze pan with wine or cider and add minced garlic.

Cook until liquid is nearly evaporated and garlic is slightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add broth, lemon juice and capers.

Return cutlets to pan and cook on each side for 1 minute. Transfer cutlets to warm plates.

Finish sauce with butter and lemons. Once butter melts, pour sauce over cutlets.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Richvalley UMW meet for December

By The Paper staff Richvalley United Methodist Women recently met at the home of Tim and Patty Cooper for its December meeting.

Mrs. Cooper prepared and served the meal using some recipes from Grace and Jane Cooper plus German breads.

Prayer was given.

President Cindi Price

opened the business meeting by reading “A Cup of Christmas Tea.” Ruth Dyson read a short version of the secretary’s report.

Eleven members answered roll call with a favorite Christmas carol.

Jane Long gave the financial update.

Christmas giving was to: Operation Christmas Spirit, Hamilton Grove, Purdue Christian

Campus House, Midwest Distribution Center, Lighthouse Mission, L.I.F.E. Center, Hands of Hope, Bashor Home and Indiana Children’s Home.

Vickie Thrush passed cards to sign for honorary members and others in the community.

The next meeting will be March 2, 2016. Deanna Unger will lead discussion on the book, “No

Longer a Slumdog.”

Patty Cooper presented the lesson, “They Shall Be Comforted,” with Matthew 5 scripture, singing and filling out the Jesse Tree paper.

Members were reminded to think of others all year in 2016.

Carolyn Maxwell gave closing devotions with the Christmas Story, words about giving and prayer.