The Paper of Wabash County - Nov. 30, 2016, issue by The Paper of Wabash County

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Lagro man held in stabbing By The Paper staff

The Wabash County Courthouse shines in the night after Wabash Electric Supply relighted the clocks in November. The company donated $800 worth of lighting. Photo by Emma Rausch

Courthouse clock is lit again Local business donates bulbs to Wabash County By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The clocks atop the Wabash County Courthouse are finally relit thanks to Wabash Electric Supply. In November, the local company donated four LED lights to relight the historic monument, according to Greg Harnish, maintenance technician. “The lights cost $200 a piece so it would have been $800 (to purchase them),” Harnish told The Paper of Wabash County. Since at least 2001, the clocks have not glowed at night, according to Harnish. That was, at least, until now. “I was up there the other day

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The LED lights are fixed to light all four clock faces, which were formerly made of wood and lit from the outside. Over the years, the faces were replaced with plastic. Photo by Emma Rausch

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LIFE Center resumes ultrasound service By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The LIFE Center is again able to provide ultrasound services at its facility after hiring a new nurse manager. From July to the beginning of November, the facility was unable to offer the service to local women in need.

A Lagro man is being held in connection with the Friday afternoon stabbing of a Wabash man. According to a Saturday afternoon news release from Wabash Police Capt. Matt Benson, Trenton R. Wuensch, 29, Lagro, is in custody for the stabbing, which took place shortly after 4 p.m Friday. According to the release, Wabash Police responded to a report of male that had been stabbed near the intersection of Cass and Colerain Streets. Wabash Police arrived and located a 32 year old male with an apparent stab wound to the lower abdomen. TRENTON Wabash Fire Department WUENSCH paramedics treated the male and transported him to Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was stabilized and flown by medical helicopter to a Fort Wayne Hospital. Wabash Police began their investigation and located several witnesses to the stabbing. The Wabash City Police with the assistance of the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Deputy Ryan Chambers located the suspect of the stabbing. The investigation continued on into the night with officers investigating every lead.

That was until Amanda Holmes joined the team, according to Cheryl Meyer, LIFE Center executive director. “We have to have an RN (registered nurse) on staff to provide the services,” Meyer told The Paper of Wabash County. “We are now able to do limited ultrasounds, which the purpose of our ultrasounds is to find the heartbeat, take measurements and make

sure that the baby is in the uterus.” Holmes became the new nurse manager in early November. “Cheryl actually came and spoke at our church a year ago Nov. 21,” Holmes said, “and so it just kind of peaked my interest at that time but I was working as a school nurse.” Holmes later left the position and pursued other job endeavors before (continued on page 3)

NORTH MANCHESTER -- The investigation into a recent fire in North Manchester is still ongoing. North Manchester Fire Department Chief Cam Kissinger said that, as of Monday, Nov. 28, there is no information that can be shared regarding the cause of the Saturday, Nov. 19 fire at 216 E. Main St. He said that an update would hopefully be available by Tuesday, but indicated that it may be later. According to a release from the NMFD, the department received a call around 4:40 a.m. on Nov. 28 reporting a fire at 216 E. Main St. Units on the scene found smoke and fire at the rear of the building. The fire spread to the second story of 218 E. Main St., where one occupied apartment was destroyed. The offices of Tiede, Metz and Downs attorney Al Schlitt, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, located in the first story of 218 E. Main St. were also damaged. Moderate smoke and heat damage was reported at 222 E. Main St., which houses the office of Terrill and Company on the first floor. The occupants of three apartments in the second story of 226 E. Main St. were evacuated, as well as those at 228 E. Main St. Those occupants returned the same day.

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MSD board accepts Metro North roof bid By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Metro North Elementary School

roof project progressed Tuesday night, Nov. 22, after the MSD of Wabash County School Board accepted a bid from a

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“I can tell you this. Morris & Sons has done two, or at least two that I can think of off the top of my head, metal roofing projects for us similar to what you want to get done,” Wannemacher said. “They have done an excellent job, so I wouldn’t be hesitant at all to recommend them as your contractor.” He also recommended that if the board were to accept Morris & Sons’ bid, that it also accept the

two alternate specifications. “There were two alternates,” he continued. “One to use a heavier-gauged metal and the other to actually add another half an inch of insulation on the roof, and honestly, again, if you have the funds I’d recommend both because if you stretch that out over the life of this roof, that’s really pretty cheap.” In other news, the board also had its first reading of a capital asset policy, which

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could possibly be established in the future, according to Chris Kuhn, assistant superintendent of finance. “Last year, during our State Board of Accounts audit, one of the things they wanted us to do was have a capital asset policy and make sure that we are auditing and keeping track of our fixed assets,” Kuhn said. “So looking back, we probably really haven’t had anything in keeping track of our fixed assets since maybe 2006. “So it’s something that we definitely need to do.” The policy would establish a threshold of $5,000, as per recommendation by the State Board of Accounts, to categorize the corporation’s assets, such as infrastructure. “A fixed asset could be anything that belongs to the school corporation ... but we’re only going to

keep track of capital assets that are more than $5,000,” Kuhn told The Paper of Wabash County. Board Vice Chair John Gouveia questioned if the policy’s definition of infrastructure could be expanded. “The definition on infrastructure basically is just water, sewer, gas and electric. Should we not be putting in telecommunications, lines, technology, things of that nature?” Gouveia asked. “We have a lot of money we put in these buildings in regards to fiber cables, switches. ... This is just a definition that should be inclusive of that.” T.M. Wells Valuation Services provided the policy with an example of the language it has used to write other school policies, Kuhn explained, so expanding the definition could be discussed before the policy is finalized.

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LIFE Center resumes ultrasound service ...continued from the front page she decided, “It’s time for a change,” and followed her faith to the join the LIFE Center, she continued. “It’s kind of a ministry to others,” Holmes said.

In other news, the LIFE Center will host its first Christmas Open House on Friday, Dec. 2, and, on Jan. 15, it will host its annual Rally for Life at the Wabash Middle

School auditorium. The open house will be open to the public to learn more about the organization. “We’re working on raising funds to open a larger facility,”

Meyer said. “We’ve outgrown our current facility and we’d like to offer more services than what we current do, so we are our open house to invite people into the current center and

Lagro man held in stabbing Police allege that illegal narcotics might have been involved in this incident. Benson, the WPD’s Public Information Officer, said

Wuensch is currently being held on a 72 hour hold in the Wabash County Jail pending formal criminal charges by

Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley. This is an ongoing investigation and additional people

may be charged, Benson said. As of late Friday the male was in stable condition in a Fort Wayne Hospital.

show them why we need a bigger facility. “It’s not a fundraiser event, but if people would like to donate that’d be wonderful.” The center is always in need of

volunteers and accepts donations of baby clothing up to size 14, Meyer continued. The LIFE Center is located at 78 W. Hill St. in Wabash and opened Mondays 1-5

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The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary No.402 had its November meeting in the home of Connie Chaplin. Chair Julia Alderfer collected $13 for the Auxiliary Emergency Fund. Miriam Linkenhoker reported on the fundraising at farmers market and would be participating two Saturdays a month through the coming months at the Town Life Center. She also announced her poppy entry for the October district meeting had won first place and received $5.

Membership Chair Mary Rohrer reported the unit goal for Nov. 11 was 45 percent and membership is coming in very good. Veterans Affairs chair Thelma Butler delivered pocket T-shirts and cookies to the Marion VA, valued at $163. She also announced a gift wrap is planned for Tuesday, Nov. 29, and volunteers are always needed to assist the veterans shopping for their families and wrapping and shipping that follows. Plans and menu were discussed for the annual community Christmas dinner planned for 1

p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Ijamsville Methodist Church. A Veterans Day program was planed at the Manchester Intermediate School, and a free meal for all veterans was planned from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Bird Café. The2016-17 budget was presented and will have second reading at December’s meeting for approval. Refreshments were served by hostess Connie Chaplin, and a game played with a prize won by Amelia Bradley. The next meeting will be Dec. 6 at the Bluebird Café.

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decorations should be carefully examined each year before they are hung outside or on a tree. Common fire hazards that Hoosiers should look for on holiday lights are frayed or broken strands and missing bulbs. If possible, older styles of lights should be replaced with newer, cool-to-touch lights that are less likely to ignite nearby materials. There should never be more

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HU raises $385,000 at benefit auction From the HU News Bureau HUNTINGTON — One hundred and twenty-seven people attended the Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies Harvest Celebration and Auction on Nov. 10 at Huntington U n ive r s i t y ’s Habecker Dining Commons. This is the first year for the event. The evening’s celebration kicked off with a complimentary dinner and was followed by specialguest speakers Ron Clauson, Clauson Farms, 2016 Indiana Farm Family of the Year, and Bryan Kirkpatrick, author of Faith and the Farm: God, Family and Life in A m e r i c a ’ s Heartland. A live auction during the event was

Bryan Kirkpatrick, author of “Faith and the Farm: God, Family and Life in America’s Heartland” spoke at Huntington University’s Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies Annual Harvest Celebration and Auction. Photo provided conducted by Steve Ness, broker-owner

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the auction items included a Hyper Mountain Bike, One Night Getaway & Breakfast at the Purviance House, Electric Power Washer, Moose 25 Gallon Sprayer Tank and Holland Propane Heater. The Harvest Celebration and the auction raised more than $100,000 for the Haupert Institute for Ag ricultural Studies. A special tribute also was included in the program for long-time H u n t i n g t o n University board member and friend, Dr. Dale Haupert. Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Ware of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, presented a gift of $250,000 to H u n t i n g t o n University in honor of their late father Dale Ware, a 1936 graduate. In addition to the Ware gift, University officials also announced a total of $285,000 in lead gifts have been received to build a crop science production facility adjacent to the Dowden Science Building during the summer of 2017.

“Many times new programs need to be subsidized by external financial support until those programs reach full enrollment and can be supported by tuition. We are so thankful for the continued outpouring of support, both solicited and unsolicited, for the Haupert Institute for Ag ricultural Studies,” stated Vincent Haupert, vice president for advancement.

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The senior cosmetology class at Heartland Career Center has elected class officers. Kaitlyn Hembree, a Northfield student, was elected president. She has been a varsity cheerleader for four years. She has been accepted at the University of Southern Indiana for nursing. While pursuing her studies, she would like to work in a salon. Her favorite subject in school is cosmetology. Billie Brown is a North Miami student who spends her time working with elementary students as her senior project. After high school she would like to become and ultrasound technician and is considering attending Ball State University. She plans to work in a

salon to help get through school. Erica Guyer, a Southwood student, is secretary. She is involved with FFA, the Big Dawg campaign, and loves helping with disaster relief. After graduation she would like to attend Indiana University Kokomo and become a dental hygienist. Jaci Gahl, a Wabash student, is one of the group’s treasurers. She is active in dance, cheerleading, bowling and choir activities. She wishes to continue her education at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne to study nursing. When she isn’t at school she would like to work in a salon. McKenna Staton, of Manchester High School, is the second treasurer. Her favorite subject is

English. After high school she wishes to study psychology and become a therapist. While in college she would like to work in a salon. Sierra Thurwanger, Wabash, is the reporter. She is graduating one year early and plans to attend Vincennes University to study business. She plans to open her own salon one day. Kyleigh Roberts, Oak Hill, is the parliamentarian. She plays golf for the Golden Eagles and also is involved in 4-H. After graduation she plans to attend Ball State to become a physical therapist. The school’s student salon is open from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. It offers facials, hair services, manicures, pedicures and facial waxes.

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State officials releases spring ISTEP scores Manchester exceeds state average while WCS, MSD fall below By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com M a n ch e s t e r Community Schools’ spring 2016 ISTEP scores exceeded the

statewide average for grades three through eight, according to Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) data. ISTEP, or the Indiana Statewide

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grade results dropped below the state average with its report that 57.4 percent passed the ELA portion, 30 percent passed the math assessment and 27.5 percent passed both areas. The scores increased slightly since spring 2015 wherein 68.6 percent of students passed the ELA section, 62.6 percent passed the math portion and 55.4 percent passed both areas. The 10th grade spring 2015 results were not available for reference. MSD of Wabash County and Wabash City Schools both reported improvements in the ELA testing and drops in the math assessment. At WCS, 65.7 percent of third through eighth grade students passed the ELA examination while 51.6 percent passed the math portion and 46.8 percent passed both sections. In spring 2015, 65.1 percent passed the ELA portion, 58.2 percent passed the math section and 50.5 percent passed both areas. The corporation individual school

results are as follows: • Wabash High School, 10th grade only, 57.1 percent passed the ELA exam, 28.6 percent passed the math portion and 28.6 percent passed both sections. • Wabash Middle School, fifth through eighth grade, 64.9 percent passed the ELA section, 46.4 percent passed the math and 43.6 percent passed both areas. • O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, third and fourth grade, 67 percent passed the ELA exam, 61.1 percent passed the math portion and 52.7 percent passed both. While ISTEP scores determine a school’s letter grade, they are not everything, according to Jason Callahan, WCS superintendent. “It’s just one measure,” Callahan said. “Throughout the state of Indiana, you see a lot of schools are scoring in the 90s in IRead-3 test … and our graduation rates as a state are almost at 90 percent. Wabash High School has been on average at 90 percent plus. “So if we’re doing

those things and the outcome is those kids are going onto college and being successful then why would we spend a lot of time worrying about taking the temperature along the way? Because what is ultimately an ISTEP test but just a reading on how well kids are doing along the way. But if the outcomes at the end of process are great then why should we be penalized for that?” MSD of Wabash County reported 65.2 percent of students passed the ELA assessment, 52.9 percent passed the math section and 47.1 percent passed both areas. In spring 2015, 63.5 percent of MSD students passed the ELA test, 53.5 percent passed the math assessment and 46.9 percent passed both areas. The following is a breakdown of the results of MSD’s six schools: • Northfield Jr.-Sr. High School, grades seven and eight, 61.3 percent passed the ELA exam, 48.5 percent passed the math exam and 42 percent passed both areas. Of 10th grade students,

44.2 percent passed the ELA portion, 19.5 percent passed the math portion and 19.8 percent passed both areas. • Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School, grades seven and eight, 64.9 percent passed the ELA exam, 51.5 percent passed the math exam and 45 percent passed both areas. Of 10th grade students, 67.9 percent passed the ELA exam, 30.9 percent passed the math and 28.4 percent passed both areas. • White’s Jr.-Sr. High School, grades six, seven and eight, 8.3 percent passed the ELA exam, 8.7 percent passed the math portion and 9.1 percent passed both areas. Of 10th grade students, 12.5 percent passed the ELA exam and 2.5 percent passed the math portion. IDOE data reported none passed both areas. • Southwood Elementary School, grades three through six, 67.6 percent passed the ELA exam, 48 percent passed the math and 43.3 percent passed both areas. • Sharp Creek Elementary School, grades four through six, 68.3 percent passed the ELA section, 62.5 percent passed the math portion and 55 percent passed both areas. • Metro North Elementary School, third grade only, 72.7 percent passed the ELA portion, 63.6 percent passed the math section and 59.1 percent passed both exams. During the Nov. 22 MSD Board of Education meeting, Vice Chair John Gouveia expressed his displeasure with the state exam. “I’ve said it before. When a system has to embargo its grades, it’s a flawed system,” Gouveia said. “I cannot say enough of the confidence that I have in our educators that they have done the job and performed admirably given the constraints that they’ve set upon with a flawed system from the get go.”

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C h a r l o t t e Speicher’s 100th birthday Dec. 3. Her son, Phillip Speicher, wrote a poem in her honor. 100th Birthday Charlotte Speicher on December 3rd has lived a hundred years. Much joy and yes, some quiet tears. A little bent and somewhat frail, she will tell you birthdates and anniversaries without fail. Family and friends will celebrate with her on that particular day. God has been good to her we have to say. The future for all of us, we do not know. So we will just wrap

Charlotte Speicher will celebrate her 100th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photos provided her hundred years into a bright and colorful bow. SANTA WILL BE coming to LaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 9 a.m. LaFontaine Lions will be serving pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy and biscuits from 7-10 a.m. Lions will be collecting food and paper supplies for the LaFontaine United Methodist Food Pantry. Breakfast is a free-will donation. Santa will be there from 9-10 a.m. LIONS DISTRICT 25 G for the District meeting at Urbana Community Building

on Saturday, Nov. 19. Fifty Lions attended the meeting and the lunch. The food was made by Urbana Lions. District Governor Deb VanNevel opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by prayer with Lion Leroy Wise. After lunch Lion Dottie Flack of the Indiana Cancer Control gave a report on the Lions Cancer Control which is been helping people for 70 years. She stated that one in every two males will be diagnosis with cancer in their life time. One in every three woman will be diagnosis with cancer in their lifetime. Lion Cancer Control Trustees are

available to give talks about Cancer Control. After Flack reported the meeting continues on. Secretary and Treasure reports were given and approved. Reports were given by Trustees of Cancer Control, Speech and Hearing, Indiana Blind School, Leader Dog, and Eye Bank. Tail Twister 2nd Vice District Governor Jim Reeves ask several questions of different Lions about Roy Rogers and Circus. Many laughs were had by everyone. Meeting was closed with Prayer by Lion Leroy. TOWN OF LAFONTAINE is taking a survey for golf cart ordinance. Residents may pick up a survey at the Town

Hall or go to the town web page: w w w. t o w n o f l a fontaine.com this is running until Dec. 31, 2016. Here is a chance to be heard, so be sure and fill out the survey SOUTHWOOD HIGH GIVE Congratulations to last week’s Nov. 14-18 Noble Knight Winners! Junior high winnerMemphis Hiner nominated by Mrs. Warford, High school winnerDakotah Culver nominated by Mrs. Klinger Great work Knights. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Dave Heath Nov. 19 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dorothy Heck, James Simpson, Mary Stair, Pat Guenin Dec. 8, Jerry Wilson, Todd Law, Patricia Brane Dec. 9, Andy Kirk, Danielle Perlich Dec. 10, D.J. Boyd Dec. 12, Josh Cortez Dec. 13, Meghan Brane, Ashton Steele Dec. 14, Janet Dailey Dec. 15 HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Tim and Angie Guisewhite H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Jim and Beverly Benner Dec. 8

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HELP URBANA LIONS BUILD RESTROOMS AT BALL FIELD DEC. 5: The Urbana Lions Club is continuing to make improvements to the Urbana ball field with the addition of restrooms that will be ready for use this coming spring and they need your help! On “Make a Difference Monday”

Construction has started on restrooms at the Urbana ball field. The Urbana Lions Club is in the process of obtaining grants and raising money to complete the construction of the handicapped accessible restrooms in time for the Urbana Little League season this coming spring. Photo provided Dec. 5 the Urbana Lions Club will be the featured not-for-profit and will receive 10 percent of everything sold at Goodfellas for lunch and dinner. It can be dine in, delivery, or carry-out.

Their menu has subs, wraps, wings, pastas, salads, appetizers, desserts, and many pizza choices Goodfellas Pizza is located at 1118 Stitt St. across from the old General Tire Property and is owned by Urbana people - Dean and Terri Weaver. (Dean is the son of Roscoe and the late Joanne Weaver.) On Mondays they are open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (I apologize for the incorrect spelling of Goodfella’s name last week!) URBANA LIONS TOUR YPD: The Club’s Nov. 21 meeting was held at Urbana’s newest store, YPD (Your Parts Department) where they were given a tour

of the facility and an explanation of all the store does. Richard K. Morris welcomed members of the club. He then introduced YPD’s Sales Manager Andy Tyler who explained the store’s inventory and then Store Manager Christopher Hawkins gave members a tour of the store.

YPD is associated with CarQuest and specializes in paint finishes (aerosol, single stage, and basecoat), auto body materials, hydraulic hoses, and auto parts for light, medium, and HD trucks, car, and marine. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE names drawn on Nov. 11 were Noah Burkhart who was nominated by Mr. Mollette for helping move tables and J. J. Parker who was nominated by Mrs. Bucher for getting homework in on time. SHARP CREEK DATES: Nov. 23 - 25 Thanksgiving break no school. Nov. 28 Dec. 1 - Candie Cooper will be visiting 4th grade art classes. Dec. 2 - Kevin S t o n e r o c k (Pioneer/trapper) will be visiting 4th grade students. Dec. 2 Kids Hope

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Christmas Party at Metro North after school till 6 p.m. Dec. 6 - PTO meeting at Metro North at 6: 30 p.m. The kindergarten and fifth grade will be featured. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: Twentythree people met on Nov. 23 at the Fried Egg: Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Alma DeVore, Carol Layne, Helen Dawes, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Max and Ruth Reed, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Anne Bell, Doris Mattern, and Alan Mattern. The group will meet on Nov. 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Fried Egg. PRAYER CONCERNS: Alma DeVore had hip surgery on Nov. 28. Harold Christie is having heart surgery Nov. 30. Philip Weck was moved to Marion Rehab on Nov. 23.

Please add Richard Miller and the family and friends of Donna Russell who died on Nov. Nov. 17 and continue to remember Gladys Dilling, Herman Bozarth, John Eltzroth (and Judy), Lillian Maurer, Nancy Christie, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Jane Winebrenner, and Ardis Witkoske. BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 1 Brian Chamberlain, Stephanie Hamilton. Dec. 2 -Nancy Eviston, Jean Ann Lauer. Dec. 3 - Teresa Cohee, Kathleen Reahard. Dec. 5 Mark Biehl. Dec. 7 Kipton and Kedryk Haecker. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992 or emailed to me a t mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling 260377-9475.

Indiana Landmarks honored at reception it historic home By The Paper staff A reception honoring Indiana Landmarks took place Thanksgiving eve at one of Wabash’s earliest homes. Paul Hayden, Northeast Director of Indiana Landmarks, 231 W. Canal St., joined more than 70 local citizens and area preservationists

at a reception held at 45 East Sinclair Street, Wabash, to celebrate the rescue from demolition, of the 1849 Phillip & Barbara Alber Home. In February, the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety declared the home unsafe and ordered the owner of record, Kenneth Crace, too either

begin work on refurbishing or demolishing the structure within 30 days. However, Crace told The Paper of Wabash County in late February that he did own the home – known as the Shiloh Historic Home, 45 E. Sinclair St. — for less than a week in 2015, and that the city should order its rightful owner to

either tear it down or repair it. He said he signed a quit claim deed and a neighbor now owned the structure. However, the transaction was never recorded at the Wabash County Courthouse. In March, Hayden told the board that the Indiana Landmarks might be interested in the building and asked for a 90-day extension on the order. He told the board he thought the home to be of historic significance and efforts should be explored to save it. Attendees were served beer donated by soon to be open Chapman Brewing Company, in honor of the Albers who were local brew master’s. During the celebration it was announced that restoration begins immediately with phase one, which includes a shingle style roof, similar to the original which still exists. Attendees and city officials were ecstatic when told. Indiana landmarks has also teamed with county commissioners and concerned citizens to preserve the old jail, built in 1880.

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. A change was made for the Dec. 5 speaker. The program “Indiana State Parks C e n t e n n i a l Celebration”, with Teresa Rody, will be presented on Monday, Dec. 5. Join the fun as Teresa Rody, the Upper Wabash Interpretive

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Services Manager, leads us in an Indiana State Parks game of Jeopardy as we celebrate Indiana’s 200th birthday and our state park’s 100th birthday. This party is complete with cake and ice cream. Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided dish. To register or for more information please call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Second Saturday program will present “Deciduous Trees Surviving Winter” on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. Do you ever wonder how green leaf trees survive winter? This program gives you the answer to this question by discovering how deciduous trees thrive even in below zero temperatures. After the program, join in to make your own Holiday Tree ornament out of tree materials. You will also get to end the day with games and

a movie! Cost is $3 per person. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. Please pre-register by calling 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Holiday Craft Fun” will take place Wednesday, Dec. 21. Come learn how to make holiday ornaments and other festive items and join in on some hands on and active fun! Preschool programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2—6 and their adults. There will be two identical programs held from 10— 11:30 a.m. and 12:30— 2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child. Please register by calling 260468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash I n t e r p r e t ive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31;

open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday—F riday from 8—11:30 a.m. and 1:30—3:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. 12 AND UNDER C H R I S T M A S PARTY is being hosted by the Lagro American Legion on Sunday, Dec. 4. The party will take place at the Lagro C o m m u n i t y Building from 1—3 p.m. Please come and enjoy crafts, free food, free raffles for prizes, and a chance to win a free bike (must be present to win). Santa will be there to hand out goody bags. So come see Santa, bring your camera and take a pic with Santa! THE LAGRO C H R I S T M A S BAZAR will be Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food, crafts, raffles, and door prizes will be included in this event. Tables are $1

to $10, $2 to $15, and $3 to $20. Santa will be at the Lagro C o m m u n i t y Building from 12—1 p.m. NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Holli Dupree, Nov. 4; Tony Good, Nov. 6; Zach Ivy, Nov. 10; Mike Urschel, Nov. 23; Randall Good, Nov 29; Doug Chopson, Nov. 30. Happy Birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER to: Alan and Sheila Wojtkowiak, Nov. 18; Olman and Thelma Sanchez, Nov. 21; John and Fran Gillespie, Nov. 27; Brad and Deb Frieden, Myron and Nancy Norman, Nov. 29. A big congratulations go out to them! THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their min-

www.thepaperofwabash.com istry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Your time is valuable. Your health is very important. You like to have fun. There’s probably no better way to accomplish these things than by playing a sport. If your choice is tennis, then you have made a great decision. Tennis has been recognized as the sport for a lifetime. Tennis will benefit you physically, mentally,

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St. North Manchester on Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. Producer Cliff Vaugh of Ethics Day, based in Nashville, Tenn., will be present for this showing of “The Disturbances,” as the war was called in Nigeria. Local arrangements for this showing are being made by the Timbercrest area Seniors for Peace Steering Committee

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A BREAKFAST BUFFET is planned Saturday, Dec. 3, from 8-11 a.m. at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St. Proceeds from the meal will benefit the benevolence efforts of the church. As winter approaches, the church expects an increased need to help with energy costs for those in need. The buffet will include biscuits and gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links and beverages. A freewill donation will be received for the buffet. Volunteers are welcomed to help serve the meal. Contact the church at 982-2882 for more information. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED at the Fellowship of Churches Thrift Shop, 108 S. Mill St. The shifts are three hours a day. Store hours are Tuesday thru Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Duties include running cash register, sorting and stocking items and keeping the store clean. If anyone is interested, please call 260-982-4592 and leave your name & number to arrange for a time to meet with you. TIMBERCREST

FESTIVAL OF TREES will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Shop the bazaar, visit Santa, view the trees and spend the day soaking in the Christmas fun. Bring a canned food item to donate to the local food pantry. ADVENT SERMON SERIES: What the World Needs is a “Stable Influence.” When life seems unstable and off balance, where is there to turn? Would a stable influence help during uncertain times? The Congregational Christian Church invites the public to its Advent Season worship series which explores these and many other questions. Sunday morning worship services are at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Pastor J.P. Freeman invites anyone who would like to attend our services and special events to join us. For more information about the Congregational Christian Church con-

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tact us at 260-982-2882 or email connections@brightlightccc.org. LIVING GIFT MARKET achieves $500,000 mark! The North Manchester LGM was started by Don Myer in 1987. His son Jim took over in 2005. Last Saturday the total for the 29 years reached the $500,000 mark. FARMER’S MARKET CONTINUES throughout the winter at the Town Life Center located at 603 Bond Street. The Market will be open from 9 a.m. until noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from Nov. 12 through May. Vendors will gather in the gym and offer produce, baked goods, crafts, eggs and lots of other great items. SOUP SUPPER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is

located at 113 W. Main Street. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. PARTING SHOTS: “There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.” - Mahatma Gandhi NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper of Wabash County is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

Indiana Landmarks considers Roann Bridge for dinner By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com The Roann Covered Bridge is being scouted as a site for a dinner in late April 2017. Wabash County Coordinator Jim Dils informed the County Commissioners that Indiana Landmarks, an organization devoted to restoring and revitalizing historic buildings in Indiana, would like to use the bridge as a location for their Preserving Historic

Places Conference. “They’re inquiring about using the Roann Covered Bridge for a dinner,” Dils said. “They said they anticipate possibly as many as 250 people.” He will send the organization a modified version of their existing agreement, which will include the use of the bridge, and return it to the commissioners for approval once Indiana Landmarks has signed it.

In other news, Sheriff Bob Land informed the commissioners that, as of Monday, Nov. 28, the Wabash County Jail currently holds 87 inmates, with 53 being held in Miami County and four in Elkhart. The Sheriff ’s Department performed 11 prisoner transfers last week. Land also reminded the commissioners that the next meeting for the new jail project will be on Thursday, Dec. 15.

Parkview Wabash to begin LifeBridge program By The Paper staff For people who live alone or whose families have grown and moved away, the holidays can be challenging. Parkview Wabash Hospital’s LifeBridge Senior Program can help, with age-specific services for people 65 and over. LifeBridge assists individuals with navigating any number of life’s challenges and is dedicated to helping participants enjoy life again. Prolonged sadness, lack of hope, and loss

of interest in previously enjoyed activities are the most commonly mentioned symptoms of seniors who turn to LifeBridge for a boost. The expert counselors and skilled nurses at LifeBridge provide compassionate care to help participants strengthen their confidence and ability to cope with life’s more challenging issues. Through a combination of one-on-one meetings, group discussions and engaging activities, participants will rediscover

their independence and live life to the fullest. Most participants visit the LifeBridge Senior program two days per week for six to 12 weeks, depending on their individual needs. If you are ready to feel better about life, or if you know someone who could benefit from LifeBridge’s services, call 260-5692111 or 800-346-2110, ext. 2111. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Friday by appointment.

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Northfield, Wabash girls post wins By The Paper staff Wabash County’s girls basketball teams went 2-2 in action last week. Northfield and Wabash posted wins, while Southwood and Manchester each lost Wabash Wabash held Maconaquah to single digit scoring in all four quarters Saturday in a 50-16 win. The Lady Apaches are now 5-1 on the season, 1-0 in Three River Conference play. Wabash outscored the Lady Braves 16-5 in both the first two quarters to grab a 3210 halftime lead. It built the lead to 41-14 after three before o u t s c o r i n g Maconaquah 9-2 in the final quarter. Jaycee Parrett led Wabahs with 16 points, while Abby Vinopal added 10. Northfield Trailing 15-14 after one quarter, the Lady Norse outscored Peru 21-8 in the second quarter en route to a 60-40 win on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Northfield also dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Lady Tigers, 15-7. Ariel Dale led

Apax, Squires drop cage openers By The Paper staff Wabash and Manchester’s boys basketball teams each dropped a pair of games in the first week of the 2016-17 boys basketball season. Wabash Oak Hill easily defeated the Apaches, 82-48, in the opening game of the season on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Luke Mattern led Wabash with 16 points, while Austin Vinopal added 12. On Saturday, Madison-Grand downed Wabash, 7568.Wabash had four players in double figures, led by Trenton Daughtry with 19 points. Austin Vinopal added 17, while Kaleb

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Girls basketball roundup Northfield with 21 points. Kelcie Thomson had 17 points, while Jacklyn Peas added 14. Southwood Southwood fell to 22 on the season with a 47-40 loss to No.11 Oak Hill on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Southwood led 14-8 after one quarter, but Oak Hill took control with a 19-11 second quarter advantage to take a 27-25 halftime advantage. The Lady Golden Eagles outscored Southwood 20-15 in the second half for the win. Ashley Parson and Brooke Elliott each had 14 points in the loss to lead the Lady Manchester Oak Hill defeated Manchester, 33-13, on Saturday. The Lady Golden Eagles held Manchester scoreless in the third quarter to build a 30-10 lead after three. Each team only scored three points in the final quarter. Cierra Carter led Manchester with eight points.

Boys basketball roundup Kelsheimer had 13 and Luke Mattern added 12. Manchester Mississinewa spoiled coach Mark Underwood’s debut as the Manchester boys basketball coach, 6153, on Wednesday, Nov. 23. David McAtee led the Squires with 17 points. Koehl Fluke added 13 and Mason Hamby had 11. On Saturday, Oak Hill defeated Manchester, 73-57. The Squires had two players in double figures. Fluke had 26 points and McAtee added 15 points.

Manchester’s Rae Bedke (front row, center) is joined by her parents (front row, from left) Brice Bedke and, Camille Bedke, her brother (back row, from left) Carter Bedke Squire cross country coach Jody Sarber and Manchester athletic director Jeremy Markham. Photo provided

Manchester’s Bedke to run at Utah State By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com Manchester High School runner Rae Bedke will literally be going cross country for college. The Squire senior signed with Utah State to run cross country and track for the Aggies. “It’s so exciting to go run for a Division I school. It’s been my dream since I was a little girl,” Bedke said. “It’s nice to see all my work pay off with all the help from my coaches and everyone around. It’s awesome to see it all come together.” In just her second year on the Manchester cross country team, Bedke earned a spot at the State meet where she finished 25th overall, which earned her first-team All-State honors. She also appeared at the State track meet her freshman

Rae Bedke runs along the course during the New Prairie semistate cross country meet earlier this year. The Paper file photo and junior seasons, and just missed a trip in her sophomore year. Utah State in Logan, Utah is not unfamiliar to Bedke as her sister Malyssa currently attends school there.

“My sister and my cousins are there, so it will be good to be around them,” Bedke said. “I went to a visit, and I loved the coaches and their team, I felt their program would make it where I could improve myself and my times. “I’m not sure what I want to major in, but they have a great education program, and I might look into physical therapy,” she added. Bedke said her parents Brice and Camille are excited for her, but with mixed emotions. “They are a little sad that it’s so far away in Utah, but at the same time, they like the school and they are happy that I have family out there,” Bedke said. While Bedke still has a high school basketball and track season to focus on before she embarks on new adventures, she summed her college choice in three words, “I love Utah.”

Southwood quarterback Carson Blair and coach Dave Snyder were named Wabash County Player of the Year and Coach of the Year by the Wabash County coaches. Southwood’s Peyton Trexler was named the county’s Offensive Player of the Year, while Northfield’s Jensen Frieden was named the county’s Defensive Player of Year. A junior, Blair also was named the quarterback on the AllCounty first team. Joining him on offense were Frieden and Wabash’s Luke Proctor at running. Trexler, Wabash’s Justin Beauchamp, Manchester’s Devon Rooney and Southwood’s Blake Martz received wide receiver honors. All-County offensive line honors went to Wabash’s Austin Hiatt, Northfield’s Chris Orpurtand Victor Treska, Manchester’s Nathan Ozenbaugh, and Southwood’s Luke Perlich. All-County kicker honors went to Southwood’s Parker Mays. On defense, Northfield’s Joe Halderman and Kameron Cole, Wabash’s Noah Cressell and Southwood’s Nathan Fadil all received AllCounty defensive line honors. Linebacker honors went to Frieden, Southwood’s Zach Ball and Manchester’s

Quentin Moore. Northfield’s Jackson Beery, Southwood’s Jeffery Finicle and Manchester’s Kane Gable received defensive back honors, while Wabash’s Austin Wieland received punter honors. Manchester QB Hayes Sturtsman was named to the AllCounty second team. Running backs were Southwood’s Matt Cox and Northfield’s John Schuler. Wide receiver honors went to Wabash’s Eryk Weber, Southwood’s Zach Ball, and Manchester’s Kane Gable. Earning honors on the offensive line were Northfield’s Sam Burcroff and Joe Halderman, Wabash’s Seth Yeadon and Brayden Lutz, and Southwood’s Sam Ortega. Northfield’s Kade Kennedy received kicking honors. On All-County second team defense, defensive line honors went to Manchester’s Colling Meggison, Northfield’s Matt Coe, Wabash’s Cody Beeks and Southwood’s Cameron Ball. Martz, Wabahs’s Braxton Rowley, Northfield’s Jared Vigar and Manchester’s Trey McNall received linebacker honors, while defensive back honors went to Cox, Schuler and Northfield’s Ryan Driscoll. Parker Mays received punter honors.

Basketball seasons hits full speed By Bill Barrows The basketball season kicks in with a full week of action this week. On Tuesday, the Lady Norse travel to Maconaquah and the Wabash boys host Elwood. Wednesday evening will find the Lady Apaches at Alexandria. For the weekend, on Friday, it’s a boys night as `all 4 county teams are at home. Huntington North at Southwood, Tipton at Northfield, Wabash entertains Whitko and Wawasee

will be at Manchester. On Saturday, three TRC games are on the docket as Southwood entertains Rochester, Wabash travels to Tippecanoe Valley and the Lady Norse will host the Lady Squires. The Wabash WebTV broadcast team will provide you with a type of media that has become the wave of the future and we love doing it for you and will try to refine the broadcasts to continually upgrade and make BILL BARROWS it top notch. Speaking for our commentators, Rick

Harness, Jim Landrum, Tim Harness, Chandler Jones and yours truly as well as our tech and support staff, Steven Weir, David Fenker 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. You can expect to find out where we will be by checking this article every week for football action. 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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VIEWPOINT A reason to give thanks Thankful. I’m thankful for good neighbors, top notch firefighters, and a town that pulls together. I’m thankful that I am still here to be thankful. Early Saturday morning started for me with a dream of a burning smell, as if someone was burning a steak. I wake and jump up after hearing a loud bang and wondering if I left the stove on the night before. Fifteen minutes later, at 5:10 a.m., I’m standing on Main Street in a T-shirt, shorts, flip flops and a light jacket watching a building burn, preparing myself for the worst. Preparing to lose everything, including two cats I was forced to abandon. As I went to check on the stove I may have left burning, I heard loud banging on my front door and saw several fire trucks through my window. I run to the door and am told I have five minutes to get whatever I need, I need to hurry, and I need to get out. The next five minutes were, and are still a blur. I grabbed a few valuables, looked for the cats, said a few choice words and was forced to leave. I ran to the back of the building of my Main Street apartment to get my car from the garage. As I head downstairs, I encounter a firefighter heading upstairs looking for anyone who might still be in the building. He tells me to hurry and

allows me to get to my car in the garage. I parked the car a block away and ran back to Main Street and see firefighters trying to wake up the next door neighbors. Controlled chaos are the words that come to mind as I recall the scene. It was people helping people. For the next hour, I just walked and watched. Oh, and of course, started taking photos, because, you know, that’s my job. It’s never easy shooting photos at fires and accidents, but it’s the job, so I went to work. To be honest, it felt a little gross, probably because this time it was personal. I later realized what I was shooting were heroes. Local heroes who also just went to work. These brave heroes from not just North Manchester, but from around the area. They put their lives at risk for me, for us, and they did it to perfection. The next few hours were confusion for me. I was thankful my home and belongings were safe. I was horrified that at least two apartment and tenants were not as fortunate. I was ultimately thankful that everyone in the nine apartments on the quarter block was safe and unharmed. I fielded texts and phone calls for the next couple of hours, assuring loved ones that I was safe, yet I didn’t know the status of my apartment nor my cats. Feeling that helpless confusion is

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strange. I didn’t know what to do. I would stand up, walk around, then sit back down and just stare. ERIC Work on the CHRISTIANSEN fire took a couple of hours and even longer to monitor the buildings. The work went on through the evening, and much more work will need to be done. But everyone was safe. Everyone was brave. And everyone was thankful. We are very fortunate to have such skilled firefighters, police, first responders, and all other emergency workers in our community, serving us, helping us, and protecting us. I’m still a little numb from the experience. “It will never happen to me…” just happened to me, and 15 of my neighbors, along with building and business owners. Lives are precious, and during this Thanksgiving season, I’m thankful for those who protected precious lives Saturday morning, and will continue to protect this community. Today, I am thankful. ——— Eric Christiansen is the editor of the North Manchester News-Journal.

Veterans Day service was one of the best Dear Editor: Several things came together to make this Veterans Day special for all veterans and the VFW in particular. We had nice weather, the program organized by the County Service

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Officer turned out very well, and we were honored by the presence of the Wabash Middle School student body. I have been a member of the VFW since 1967 and this is the first time I remember this happening. We thank the school administrators for this honor and hope they will be able to be with us again. We also hope you young people now have a better understanding of the terrible cost of war and why no war should be fought for frivolous reasons. It was also a privilege to have Elijah Burlingame, the County Voice of Democracy Winner give his speech . The VFW also had its annual Poppy Drive that weekend. Walmart and Kroger again welcomed us at their doors and we are very thankful for them and the several merchants who allowed us to have our cans on their counters. Shop with a Cop very generously agreed to share their space at Walmart with us and we will not forget it. Again the people of Wabash County opened their hearts and wallets making this a very successful year. Our Poppy Drive money supports our charitable and educational outreach to the County and our National Home for Children. We also fund comfort projects at the State Veterans Home in West Lafayette and our local VA at Marion. — Herb Mullen, Commander, VFW Post 286, Wabash

Reduce the packages to help kids succeed The ideals of the holidays – sharing special faith traditions and spending time with family and friends – can easily be overshadowed by the barrage of advertisements, sales and the pressure to deliver the perfect gifts for our kids. The National Retail Federation estimates Americans will spend an average of $935 this year for the holidays. But many experts say refocusing holiday efforts on giving to others may help us raise happy, empathetic and resilient kids. Overindulg ence, even when well-intentioned, can have serious consequences for children. Research shows giving children too many gifts can lead to increases in destructive behavior, lower self-esteem and decreases in overall happiness. While unwrapping a stack of gifts may seem joyful, child development experts say the shortterm effect can often lead to increasing demands for more. Conversely, teaching our children the value of delayed gratification and self-control can create lasting benefits. The holidays are an ideal time to help our children learn selfcontrol by helping them manage their impulses and behavior. Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg with the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that parents must overcome impulses to over-purchase so our children can learn that some items must wait for special occasions, some must be earned and some are simply out of bounds. How can we keep the celebratory feelings of the holidays w i t h o u t overindulging our children? Obviously, gifts aren’t the only way to celebrate. Experts suggest that we set gift limits, focus on esteem-building gifts and teach the joy of giving. Instead of increasing the number of

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gifts each child receives, focus on the items and experiences that create lasting memories. Involve children in selecting gifts for others. Both adults and children report greater happiness in giving gifts than in receiving them. The goal is to build thoughtfulness and gratitude, while setting clear boundaries for gift-giving. Look for ways to engage your children beyond presents. Have them help decorate, go caroling, collect donations for others or help grandma bake cookies. Some families give their children a modest “donation allowance,” which kids can distribute to their favorite charities. Have your child write a thank-you note to a special coach, mentor or neighbor. The idea is to help children build connections with family and community. The holidays can be a wonderful time of the year, and a bit of indulgence is expected. Yet overindulgence, especially when it comes to gifts, can actually be harmful to children. Especially at this time of year, our kids need us to model generosity and self-control. By engaging them in creative ways to celebrate and connect with others, we can develop new family traditions beyond gifts. Raising thoughtful, grateful and resilient children takes practice and constant reinforcement. ——— Tami Silverman is the president and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute.

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HU approved for agricultural education program From the HU News Bureau HUNTINGTON — H u n t i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y announced that the Indiana State Board of Education has approved its agricultural education program for the Haupert Institute for Ag ricultural Studies. Huntington University is one of only two higher education institutions in Indiana that offer four-year degrees in agriculture. “We are very pleased that our new agricultural education program has been approved by the Indiana Department of Education. This new major will allow us to expand our sup-

port for the agricultural sector in Indiana. There is currently a shortage of agriculture teachers in Indiana high schools and this program joins our already strong offerings in education and agribusiness,” stated Dr. Michael Wanous, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty. Although there are more than 150 high schools in Indiana offering agriculture, there is a shortage of agricultural instructors in the state and nationwide. As such, HU is uniquely positioned to train future agriculture teachers from a faith-based perspective in a

Use care when decorating Christmas tree From the IDHS Many Hoosiers decorate their homes with Christmas trees in the winter. While they can be enjoyable, Christmas trees can also be a source of fuel in a fire. According to the National Fire P r o t e c t i o n Association, in recent years, Christmas trees were the first item ignited in an estimated average of 210 reported home structure fires. Here are a few quick tips to reference for Christmas tree safety: When choosing and buying a live tree, select one that is green. Needles should not fall off when touched. Have the tree shaken at the time of purchase to remove any dry or brown needles. If possible, choose a tree that is cut onsite at the time of purchase. If the tree has already been cut, find out how long ago, and choose one that was cut recently. Verify that the tree stand is sturdy enough to hold the tree, to eliminate tipping hazards. Make sure that there is suf-

ficient capacity for water. Before placing the live tree in the tree stand, cut 1-2” from the base of the trunk for better water intake. Add water to the tree stand daily. Place the tree at least three feet away from any heat source such as candles, fireplaces, heat vents, radiators or space heaters. Do not block an exit with the tree. If the needles become brittle and fall off easily, the tree has become dry, which is a fire hazard. If wondering what to do with a dry tree, follow this simple guide. Don’t storethe tree in the garage, other places in the home, or against the outside of the home. Instead, check with local communities to find a recycling program. Lastly, if the right Christmas tree is an artificial one, it still makes good sense to confirm that the manufacturer of the tree identifies it as being fire retardant. Even if fire retardant, keep away from furnace vents, space heaters, candles, and so forth.

small- college environment. The agricultural education program will include courses already offered in agribusiness and education, while adding new courses in agriculture and agricultural instruction that will provide the breadth of academic and practical experience needed. In addition to on-campus education, instruction will include hands-on vocational skills instruction through local education partnerships and field experience in agriculture through internships. The agricultural education program

is the newest component of HU’s well-respected Educator P r e p a r a t i o n Program. “The Huntington University Teacher Education Program is excited to be able to join with Agricultural Studies in offering an option for students in Indiana and the surrounding area to prepare for a career in Ag ricultural Education in the context of a small, private, faith- based institution. We believe this will be an educational option that many students will find attractive and we

look forward to helping these students prepare for this important career,” stated Dr. Terrell Peace, director of graduate & undergraduate teacher education. Huntington University began instruction in agriculture in the 2015-16 academic year through its Haupert Institute for Ag ricultural Studies. Students can major in agribusiness, focusing their studies in one of eight tracks within the agribusiness major: agrimanagement, agrimarketing, agrieconomics & finance, agrien-

trepreneurial small business management, crop production, animal production, ministry & missions, and communications & public policy. Courses in place for this major include agricultural sciences such as crop science, animal science, agroecology, soils, etc., as well as business courses and basic science courses in biology, chemistry, and statistics. “I have seen considerable interest in Ag Education among our current students as well as prospective students. We have also received encouragement from ag teachers, farmers,

agribusiness and agbiosciences professionals, and others who are excited to see this offered at HU,” said Dr. Raymond Porter, director of the Haupert Institute for Ag ricultural Studies. “The E d u c a t i o n Department here at HU is top-notch and has a fantastic track record of training teachers in other disciplines. We want to make Huntington a top choice for those who see their future in preparing secondary and middle-school students for careers in agriculture and agricultural science.”

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Wabash child fights on as ‘miracle baby’ By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash resident Ava Gibson is a miracle baby. Born prematurely, Ava has faced many challenges and nearly died several times, but keeps fighting, according to Brittany Gibson, her mother. Thursday, Nov. 17, marked World Prematurity Day, an event that raises awareness about premature birth’s health risks in children younger than 5years-old. Prior to her birth on March 16, 2015, at St. Vincent Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Ms. Gibson received some terrifying news. “At my ultrasound, when I was 20 weeks along, I found out that she was going to have Gastroschisis, a (birth defect) where the baby is born with their intestines outside their body,” Gibson told The Paper of Wabash County. “I had Ava when I was 36 weeks along and she was in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) for two months. “I didn’t even get to hold her after I had her. I didn’t get to hold her until she was 1-month-old.” Typically, the rare birth defect can be fixed with surgery, but that was not the case for Ava, she continued. “The doctors originally told us that she wouldn’t need a transplant or anything, but she had the worst case scenario,” Ms. Gibson said. “Usually when you have Gastrochisis, you can tuck it all back into your stomach and sew it up, but all but 10 percent of Ava’s intestines were dead so they had to cut them off.” The second day she was alive, Ava was on life support and her family had to make a decision, according to Stacy Gibson, Gibson’s father and Ava’s grandfather. “They would try to save what’s left of her, try to find a way to make it work, or they could just end it right now,” Mr. Gibson said. “Because the doctors were like, ‘It’s

going to be a long road, but do you want to do that?’” Gibson added. “And I was like, ‘Of course I want to do that.’” However, the doctors looked to Ava for a sign, according to Lisa Gibson, grandmother. “She was always smiling at us, at everyone,” Mrs. Gibson said. “They always said whatever Ava sends a sign to us with the sparkle in her eyes, we’ll always do as much as we can for Ava. So there must have been something there that kept saying to the doctors that she must be trying, because they kept trying for her.” Two days after her birth, the doctors performed a life-saving surgery, according to Gibson.

“The surgery took six hours,” Ms. Gibson said. “Since they had to cut so much of her intestines off, they said they were going to try to find a way to make it work and make it work right.” “They were able to save 10 percent of her small bowel and connected it to her colon,” Mr. Gibson added. “Then she was able to eat with a feeding tube.” The fix was only temporary, though. “But they told us she’d have to have a transplant when she reached 20 months old,” Gibson said. Due to her condition, Ava reached the weight in April, nearly a year later, because she doesn’t eat. “We have to carry around a bag for her

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Gray elected to Association of Christians Librarians board From the HU News Bureau HUNTINGTON — Anita Gray, H u n t i n g t o n University’s director of library services and assistant professor of library sciences, was elected as Secretary of the Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) board of directors. The term runs for one year. “I accepted the position of ACL board secretary because it is an honor to give back to the association that has been so giving to me, professionally and personally,” said Gray. Gray has been a member of the ACL since 1991, and has served in various capacities like director at large, institutional advisory committee, institutional membership coordinator, conference program planning team host librarian for 2014 Conference held at

H u n t i n g t o n University, and has presented several workshops at its annual conference. “I attended my first conference two weeks after I earned my Master of Science, Library Science degree. I am blessed to be involved in a professional association that puts Christ first and that is passionate about librarianship and what that means to the academic success of our students,” stated Gray. “We are a very cooperative, caring group both within the institutional venue but also as individuals; we share our triumphs, our frustrations and try to work together to help each other work out the issues. The opportunities we have to share for praise and prayer with our colleagues around the world, both personally and professionally, make the association unique and a blessing

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The Sea Turtle Recovery Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo is home to Brandi Wyatt Biehl’s startup non-for-profit, Sea Turtle Recovery, a long-term care facility that will be the first of its kind in New Jersey. The facility will be able to house 30 sea turtles. Photo provided

Northfield graduate begins sea turtle rescue By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Brandi Wyatt Biehl, a Wabash County native, is living her lifelong dream: working with marine animals. Since childhood, Biehl, a Northfield graduate, has had her eyes set on ocean life. “I’m originally from Indiana and literally sitting on my mom’s lap when I was 5-years-old I went to a sea life show at SeaWorld and I looked back at her and I said, ‘I like those fish,’ and,

I’ll never forget this, but she goes, ‘Well maybe you’ll work with them someday,’” Biehl told The Paper of Wabash County with a smile. “And to her disappoint and peril, I never stopped thinking of that. I since became obsessed.” While the fish turned out to be bottlenose dolphins, Biehl’s passion and ambition grew with her over the years. After graduating from Northfield in 1998, Biehl continued her studies at Coastal Carolina University.

Now, she leads the non-for-profit organization, Sea Turtle Recovery, as the coexecutive officer and focuses her abilities to provide long-term care for the aquatic reptile. Looking back, Biehl admitted her ambitions seemed odd for a girl grown in the middle of a cornfield. “It’s taken a lot of years to get where I am,” she said. “I was considered the ‘dolphin lady’ in high school. A big thing was, when growing up in a farming community, when you say

want to work with marine life, a lot of people look at you like you have three heads. But there were those teachers that inspired me. “Mr. (Jim) Wenrich, who has passed away now, I remember he grabbed me aside one day,” Biehl continued, tearing up, “and he said, ‘You know, you’ve always had this dream and I never really paid attention to it until I heard you talking to my wife one day saying I don’t care if I’m the person who works cutting up the fish for

the smart people. I will do this some day.’ “And he goes, ‘You’re going to make it. I know you are.’” Biehl also attributed her success to her mother, Mary Sue Fuller. “My mother started me out at 5-years-old and never gave up on me,” she said. “My mother has always supported my dreams.” However, not everyone believed she’d make it. “When I went to high school, I talked to the guidance (continued on page 36)

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Former death row inmate to speak at MU Wrongly convicted Alabama man spent 30 years in prison From the MU News Bureau NORTH

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CHESTER — Anthony Ray Hinton was falsely accused and convicted of mur-

der, spending nearly 30 years on death row in Alabama before being exonerated and released in 2015. He will speak Dec. 6 at Manchester University. “The sun does shine,” he said as he was embraced by tearful family and friends on April 3, 2015. His release, covered at the time by the Washington Post, New York Times and all of the major networks, was the subject of a CBS News “60 Minutes” presentation. Hinton will be introduced at Manchester by Sia Sanneh, a senior attorney at the Equal Justice Initiative, which secured his release after tireless efforts over more than

12 years of litigation. According to the EJI website, Hinton was convicted based solely on the assertion that a gun taken from his mother’s house was used in two killings and a third uncharged crime. No bullets used to commit those crimes, however, were a match to that gun. In 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously overturned his conviction and he was released following a new trial. “Race, poverty, inadequate legal assistance, and prosecutorial indifference to innocence conspired to create a textbook example of injustice,” said his lead attorney, Bryan

campus. It is free and open to the public. Stacy EricksonPesetski will lead a discussion with students after Ava DuVernay’s documentary “13th” is shown at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 28 in the upper level of the Jo Young Switzer Center. EricksonPesetski, associate dean for academic resources and an associate professor at MU, spent a sabbatical teaching Shakespeare to inmates at P e n d l e t o n Correctional Facility. When she returned, she encouraged her students to join others in the Death Row Support Project of the Church of the Brethren. At one point, more than 40

students were handwriting letters to 56 death-row inmates. The Nov. 28 and Dec. 6 presentations are part of the M a n c h e s t e r University Values, Ideas and the Arts series that is designed to offer cultural exposure, artistic experience and intellectual enrichment to students. It is common to explore important, and sometimes uncomfortable, topics. The Hinton lecture is sponsored by the Jon Livingston Mock M e m o r i a l Lectureship and the Office of Academic Resources at Manchester.

Lagro church to host bazaar By The Paper staff The Lagro United Methodist Church will host a Christmas craft

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Stevenson. Stevenson founded the Equal Justice Initiative and wrote “Just Mercy: A story of Justice and Redemption,” a widely acclaimed New York Times bestseller that details the powerful, true story of another black man who was sentenced to die for a murder he did not commit, despite strong evidence that he was innocent. Related events on the North Manchester campus exploring racial bias in the justice system will be offered to students leading up to Hinton’s talk at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, in Cordier Auditorium at the North Manchester

bazaar and luncheon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Local craft vendors will be present, offering such items as paintings, wool,

stained glass and recycled crafts. There also will be noodles, vintage cards and jewelry. The Community Band will perform

from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Lunch will include homemade soups, sandwiches and pies.

NM Historical Society to present concert By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — Indiana finishes its Bicentennial Year on December 11, the day we officially became the 19th state. On Monday, Dec. 12, the North Manchester Historical Society will present its final Bicentennial offering. The Wabash Community Band will provide a program of Indiana composers and performers, concluding with a Christmas sing-along. The program begins at 6:40 p.m. in the Assembly Room of Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East Street. Every year, the North Manchester Historical Society’s December program is a celebration designed to thank T i m b e r c r e s t R e t i r e m e n t Community for hosting our monthly pro-

grams throughout the year and to thank the general public for supporting NMHS programs and museum. All are invited to the program. There is no admission charge for the program. North Manchester has celebrated the Bicentennial all year long, with a torch relay, program with Thomas Marshall and cupcakes, genealogy and family history projects, Pioneer Days in the park, special FunFest and Harvest Festival programs, planning for a kayak and canoe launch, and mini bison appearing throughout town. For the December Historical Society program, the Wabash Community Band will play music by Cole Porter, Hoagy Carmichael, Crystal Gayle and Red Skelton. Other offerings include “Trumpets Ole” by Frank Cofield from New Castle and Indiana University,

and a march medley written by three different Indiana composers. W a b a s h Community Band was established in 1992 by Art Connor, then the director of the Wabash High School Band. Chris Hickman became codirector in 1998. Starting in 2001, when Art retired and Christ had moved to another community, several guest directors presided. In 2009, Bob Urbani, a recently retired band director from Peru, agreed to direct on a temporary basis. That “temporary commitment” continues today. The band consists of 30 to 35 volunteer members from Rochester, Peru, Wabash, and North Manchester who rehearse at the Winchester Senior Center in Wabash. For more information call the North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society at 260-982-0672.

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Marshall House to open Dec. 10 Angel Tree tags are ready By The Paper staff

NORTH MANCHESTER — The Thomas Marshall House, 409 N. Market St., will be open Dec. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m. The house will be decorated for Christmas as it might have been in 1854, when Thomas Marshall was born. The Marshall House is usually scheduled to be open to the public the first

Saturday of the month. However, there are other n u m e r o u s C h r i s t m a s - re l at e d programs scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 2-4. The NM Historical Society invites the public to visit the Marshall House on a less-hectic weekend. Local artist and historian Steve Batzka and other docents will be available to guide people

through the house and provide information about the Marshall Family. The house itself harkens to a much simpler time. “It will represent an oldf a s h i o n e d Christmas,” said Batzka. “People didn’t observe Christmas like they do today.” Thomas Marshall was born in North Manchester and became governor of

Indiana and Vice President of the United States. His birth house, on north Market Street next to the library, was completely restored and furnished by the North Manchester Historical Society to its 1854 condition. It is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month, but will be open this December on the second Saturday. After Dec. 12, the house

will remain closed until next spring. The NMHS’s Center for History also observes a winter hiatus from midDecember through m i d - M a r c h . Although the Center is not open for general visitors, groups may arrange tours any time, and staff are available on weekdays to assist with research or accept items donated to its collection.

Laketon Auxiliary to host Christmas dinner By The Paper staff The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit #402

will have its Annual Community Christmas dinner at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Ijamsville

Methodist Church. American Legion, Auxiliary members, families and friends of the community are

welcome for dinner, entertainment, door prizes and Santa with treats for young and old!

For more information or reservation, call Miriam at 260901-1150.

‘Hometown Holiday’ is First Friday theme By The Paper staff “ H o m e t o w n Holiday” is the theme of the December First Friday event in downtown Wabash. Activities will take place from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. First Friday participants should travel to each of the featured businesses to get their map stamped with the

seal of approval before moving on to the next location. Once the map is full, it can drop it off at any of the eight featured locations. Participants will then be entered to win the First Friday Basket loaded with $250 worth of local goodies. December’s First Friday featured businesses are Crow’s Nest Antique Mall,

Charley Creek Inn Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe, Bellazo, Wabash County Historical Museum, Black Squirrel, Eclectic Shoppe, Borders & Beyond, and Market Street Mercantile W a b a s h Marketplace will be set up at the Welcome Center to discuss the R i v e r f r o n t Development. This great development

cannot be possible with your support. Marelli’s will be donating 10% of sales toward the project. Additionally, live music and different events will be occurring downtown as well. The Wabash County Historical Museum will host Family Fun Night from 4-8 p.m. This month will feature

Visits with Santa, Cookies, Kids Crafts with local artist Erica Tyson, and the Wabash Carnegie Library will be there reading books and giving away children’s books. Market Street Mercantile will host its grand opening event. Other stores around the downtown area will have various specials.

By The Paper staff The Angel Tree Project partners have their Christmas trees with Angel Tree tags ready for pick up. Trees are located at The Hardware, Caseys, One World, M a n c h e s t e r Hearing Center, Timbercrest, St. Roberts Catholic C h u r c h , Congregational Christian Church, M a n c h e s t e r Church of the Brethren, Eel River C o m m u n i t y Church of the Brethren and Zion Lutheran Church. Also AbresistKalenborn factory

Just in Time Crafts 811 W. Maiin n St., North Manchester (Inside Father & Son Carrtts & Parrtts) Open: Tues-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 Until Dec. 21st Homemade items such as baby quilts, lap quilts, and 18” doll clothes. *All proceeds for son in Military with cancer.

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Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to S a l a m o n i e Preschool’s “Holiday Craft Fun” on Dec. 21.

The class will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center located in Lost Bridge West State Recreation

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in Urbana is sponsoring a tree for their employees. Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School participates with their annual Caring and Sharing Project. P e a b o d y R e t i r e m e n t Community residents who have no family also receive a gift. Zion Lutheran is providing the Children’s Bibles and Storybooks as their special Community Project. Wrapped gifts with tags should be returned to the location where the tag was obtained. The deadline for returning wrapped gifts is Sunday, Dec. 4.

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OBITUARIES

L. Mae Laycock, 74 Enjoyed shopping March 3, 1942 – Nov. 21, 2016

L. Mae Martindale Laycock, 74, of Wabash, died at 2:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. She was born March 3, 1942, in Salyersville, Ky., to Floyd Perkins and Generie (Gibson) Perkins Daniels. Mae was a 1960 graduate of Paintsville High School in Paintsville, Ky. She married Richard Martindale, and he preceded her in death on July 2, 2004. She then married Philip Laycock on Sept. 28, 2013. She was a homemaker and a member of the Christian Heritage Church in Wabash. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, and shopping. Mae also lived several years in Marion. She is survived by her husband, Philip Laycock of Wabash; two children, Rick (Rita) Perkins and April Martindale, both of Marion; three stepchildren, Sonya Scaggs of Logansport, Bryan Laycock of Wabash, and Scott Laycock of North Manchester; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; three great-stepgrandchildren; a brother, Jack Perkins of Wabash, and her sister, Mary (Doug) Davis of Paintsville. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorial is Christian Heritage Church. The memorial guest book for Mae may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Charles E. Osborne Jr., 59 Eagles Lodge member Jan. 24, 1957 – Nov. 24, 2016

Charles E. “Chuck” Osborne Jr., 59, of rural Wabash, Indiana, died at 6:30 am, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016 at his home. He was born Jan. 24, 1957 in Wabash, to Charles E. Sr. and Ann (Branson) Osborne. Chuck was a 1976 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a retired machinist from Symmetry in Warsaw, and also worked 10 years at M & S Sheet Metal in Huntington and 10 years at Honeywell/MarkHon in Wabash. He attended the Church of God Worship Center in Wabash. Chuck was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Wabash, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents, Charles E (Ann) Osborne Sr. of Wabash; brother, Don (DeAnn) Osborne of Leesburg; brother-in-law, Jeff Butcher of Wabash; nieces and nephews, Trent R. Butcher and Kristie Ann Butcher, both of Wabash, Scott (Brittany) Osborne of North Manchester, and Nicholas (Emily) Osborne of Indianapolis; five great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Ann Butcher; who died July 14, 2012. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Scott Landes and Pastor Jon Walden officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Chuck may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Eula Honeycutt, 77

Barbara G. McFadden, 81

Attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church

Jan. 25, 1935 – Nov. 22, 2016

Nov. 17, 1939 – Nov. 23, 2016 Eula Florence Honeycutt, 77, of Wabash, died at 1:15 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash. She was born Nov. 17, 1939 in Rowan County, Kentucky to Earl and Emma (Conn) Harris. Eula married Tommy Honeycutt in July 1960, in Wabash. She is survived by her husband, a son, two grandchildren, a sister, a brother, a stepsister and two half-sisters. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Webb officiating. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday at the funeral home.

Jessica Fisher, 36

Former teacher

Barbara G. McFadden, 81, North Manchester, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Jan. 25, 1935 in Chicago, to Raymond and Kathryn (Eller) Peters. She married Ralph McFadden on June 11, 1955. She then married Ralph Royer on April 26, 2006. He died October 14, 2012. She is survived by a son, a daughter, a brother, and grandchild. Services will be at a later date. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Homemaker Aug. 7, 1980 – Nov. 24, 2016 Jessica Fisher, 36, of Wabash, passed away at 7:54 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2016, at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1980, in Lafayette, to Jerry L. Booth and Teresa D. (Fisher) Amburgey. She is survived by her father, her mother, two sons, a brother, two sisters and five stepbrothers. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in the Falls Cemetery in Wabash.

Maurice L. Holmes, 94 World War II veteran Dec. 15, 1921 – Nov. 24, 2016 Maurice L. Holmes, 94, a lifetime resident of Warren, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Bluffton Regional Medical Center in Bluffton. He was born on Thursday, Dec. 15, 1921, in Jefferson Township Huntington County, to Chester and Orpha (Smith) Holmes. Maurice was a graduate of Jefferson Twp. High School. He married Barbara J. Wiley, who passed away in 1983 and then married Janet Yerkes, who

passed away in 2010. Survivors include a daughter, a son, a stepson, a sister, four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at Warren United Church of Christ, Warren. Services were Tuesday, Nov. 29, at the church. Burial is in Spring Hill Cemetery, Warren. Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren, handled arrangements.

Donna Renicker, 82 Retired from Timbercrest July 19, 1934 – Nov. 27, 2016

Donna J. Renicker, 82, Winona Lake, formally of North Manchester, passed away at Grace Village Retirement Center, Winona Lake, on Nov. 27, 2016, at 2:30 a.m. Donna was born on July 19, 1934, in Pendleton, to Walter A. and Mary L. (Stoner) Hopkins. On Jan. 16, 1954, she married Wayne E. Renicker. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, a brother, three sisters, 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation is Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016 from 25 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Services will be Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016, at 10 a.m. at the mortuary. Burial will be at the Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.

Glen Shelton, 75 Played gospel music Oct. 24, 1941 – Nov. 21, 2016

Glen Shelton, 75, of rural Marion, passed away at 2:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis. He was born to the late Nate and Maude (Rice) Shelton on Oct. 24, 1941, in Madison County, N.C. Glen married Anna R. King on January 12, 1960, she survives. Also surviving are a son, two daughters, three brothers, two sisters, and five grandchildren. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine, with Jeremy Lang and Bishop Parrish officiating. Burial will be in LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 18 At 12:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Bethany A. Krieg, 19, Converse, was traveling east on U.S. 24 when she fell asleep, exited the roadway, continued east in the median before becoming airborne from the earth embankment, crossed over the eastbound lanes and then hit the embankment on the south side of the roadway. At 6:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by Terry G. Bassett, 59, Wabash, was traveling east on CR 500 South when he observed a downed tree in the roadway but was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision and struck the tree. At 6:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ricky E. Hollingshead, 46, Roann, was northbound on CR 700 West when he collided with a downed tree in the roadway. Nov. 20 At 4:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kirk W. Sanders, 47, Marion, was traveling south on CR 200 West when he observed a deer in the roadway, swerved to avoid a collision, exited the roadway, struck a mailbox and hit a ditch before rolling over. Sanders was cited for driving while suspended infraction. At 6:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Zannie J. Powell, 41, Warsaw, was traveling west on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Nov. 21 At 3:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Daniel O. Boyer, 26, Huntington, was traveling west on U.S. 24 right lane when he attempted to avoid a collision by switching into the left lane, lost control of the vehicle, began to fishtail and struck a vehicle driven by Timothy A. Sparks, 52, Wabash. Boyer’s vehicle then spun, crossed the median into the eastbound lanes, exited the roadway and came to rest in a ditch. Nov. 23 At 6:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by David A. White II, 29, Peru, was eastbound on U.S. 24 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations Nov. 20 Michael R. Horn, 26, Sullivan, speeding. Bookings Shawn M. Schumer, 22, Peru, felony petition to revoke probation on theft charge. Samuel G. Cole, felony termination of electronic home detention/community corrections on perjury charge. Angela M. Fleshood, 47, Wabash, misdemeanor resisting law enforcement, misdemeanor disorderly conduct, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Andrew D. Bailey, 24, Wabash, felony possession of a sched-

ule I, II, III or IV controlled substance, felony possession of a hypodermic needle and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Jeremy J. Clarkson, 35, North Manchester, misdemeanor possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance. Calvin A. Unger, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more. Devon G. Dailey, 22, Wabash, carrying a handgun without a permit, false informing and obstruction of justice. Jessica L. Boardman, 36, Roann, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and possession of paraphernalia.

Wabash Police Department Accidents Nov. 18 At 6:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by James D. Winkler, 69, Wabash, was eastbound on Canal Street in the right lane when he drifted into the left lane due to inclement weather and struck a vehicle driven by Jared P. Boggs, 34, Wabash. Nov. 21 At 12:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Leroy E. Lepley, 78, Fort Wayne, was turning left from Water Street onto Cass Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Audra J. Watkins, 22, Wabash.

At 3:37 p.m., a vehicle driven by Logan L. Whitt, 25, Wabash was northbound on SR 15 when he rear ended a vehicle driven by Robert L. Parker, 71, Wabash. The collision then caused a second accident in which Parker’s vehicle struck the backend of a vehicle driven by Linda S. Huston, 57, Wabash. At 5:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jewell D. Truman, 36, Wabash, was approaching the intersection of LaFontaine Avenue and Wabash Street when she struck a vehicle driven by Ralph Ringo, 55, Decatur, Ga. Nov. 22 At 6:26 a.m., a vehicle driven by Noble L. Patton, 80, Wabash, was traveling north on Thorne Street when he struck the flashing cross bucks at the railroad tracks. Nov. 23 At 8:17 a.m., a vehicle driven by Austin S. Miller, 21, Gas City, was northbound on Wabash Street when he attempted to brake for traffic, slid, exited the roadway to avoid a collision and entered a culvert. Citations Nov. 17 Austin E. Bradford, 29, Marion, speeding. Nov. 18 Garrick R. Cook, 44, Fort Wayne, speeding. Nov. 21 Emma L. Taylor, 22, Wabash, seatbelt violation.

Nov. 22 Teressa L. Williams, 17, Wabash, speeding. Nov. 23 Austin S. Miller, 21, Gas City, driving while suspended. North Manchester Accidents Nov. 21 At 2:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Makayla G. Hall, 20, Rochester, collided in the 1200 block of North Wayne Street with a vehicle driven by Riley R. Patterson, 18, Walkerton. At 3:49 p.m., a parked vehicle in the 700 block of North Wayne Street was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. Cases Nov. 21 At 10:02 a.m., burglary report taken in the 500 block of Kech Street. Land Transfers Deborah K. Bartoo and David W. Smith to David W. Smith Family Trust and David W. Smith Family Trust, personal representation deed. Betty L. Treska, Gary G. Treska II, Ruthann Richwine, Amanda J. Treska, George D. Treska, Gary G. Treska Sr. and George D. Treska Sr. to Betty L. Treska, quitclaim deed. Shirley Burkhalter to Robert L. and Shirley A. Keystone Burkhalter, quitclaim deed. Federal Home Loan Mortgage C. to Wynn L. Miller, warranty

www.thepaperofwabash.com deed. Darrell G. and Sandra J. Boone to D. and S. Boone Farms LLC, Darrell G. Boone and Sandra J. Boone, warranty deed. North Central L. P. to Zorger Custom Application LLC, warranty deed. Robert R. Hettmansperger to Mary L. Hettmansperger, quitclaim deed. Devonna D. and Leland S. Sanders to Preston Penrod, warranty deed. Zachary T. and Mirannda K. Figert to Anthony E. Griffin Jr., warranty deed. Arvin R. and Shirleene Minnick to Shirleene Minnick, Arvin R. Minnick and Terri L. Wilburn, quitclaim deed. Rachel A. and Glen W. Stanley to Larry J. and R. Diane Wente, warranty deed. Steven D. and Jane E. Hentgen to Trucks Plus Properties LLC, warranty deed. Beacon Credit Union to Justin W. Kelly, corporate deed. Anthony L. and Anthony DeLaughter to Anthony L. and Kelly J. DeLaughter, quitclaim deed. Mary A. Heeter to Anthony L. and Kelly J. DeLaughter, warranty deed. Judith A. and Glen R. Fahrnow to Douglas C. Fahrnow, Fahrnow Real Estate Trust, Angela M. Fahrnow and Amy K. Fahrnow, warranty deed. R i c h a r d Letourneau to Leslie and Erin Adams, warranty deed. Gregory A. and

Treccia L. Proffitt to Gregory A. and Treccia L. Proffitt, quitclaim deed. Jimmie D. Dennison, Thelma Dennison and Purvis Dennison to Kenneth L. and Kathryn S. Jones, personal representation deed. Jack and Jerry Lee Gaunt to Jack Gaunt, Jane Alexander and Janice Wilson, personal representation deed. Shirley L. Ross to Town of Lagro, warranty deed. Joseph W. Eddingfield to Town of Lagro, quitclaim deed. Lagro Public Building Corporate to Town of Lagro, quitclaim deed. Kathryn A. Powell and Phillip B. Floyd to Dennis E. and Decima Gallaway, personal representation deed. Rodney J. Frank, Beverly K. Kelley, Marsha S. Herendeen, Bonnie J. Keen, Bernice Frank and Russell L. Frank to Donald E. Keith, warranty deed. Permits

David and Danielle Diener, home addition. Marriage Licenses

Shawn P. Beeney, 52, and Naomi K. Schaaf, 52. Christian J. Gallegos, 22, and Brenda G. M. Rodriguez, 19. Timothy L. Burkett Jr., 37, and Tina M. Ramirez, 37.

Parkview Wabash earns national recognition By The Paper staff FORT WAYNE – Leaders at Parkview Wabash Hospital announced the hospital has been recognized by iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in quality care, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural acute care hospitals in the nation. “We take great pride in the clinical and nonclinical teams at our hospital,” Parkview Wabash President Marilyn CusterMitchell said. “These co-workers are the ones providing the compassionate care, demonstrating the world-class teamwork and providing the visionary leadership

MARILYN CUSTERMITCHELL that has not only resulted in this recognition but upholds Parkview’s mission to improve health and inspire well-being in our community.” The rankings have been determined by the Hospital Strength INDEX, the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. In part-

nership with NOSORH, iVantage Health Analytics has developed a data-driven program designed to identify excellence across a broad spectrum of indicators relevant to hospital performance and patient care. The Hospital Strength INDEX captures performance metrics for all rural and Critical Access Hospitals. Leveraging data from public data sources, INDEX aggregates data from 66 individual metrics into three major categories and nine pillars to derive a single strength overall rating for each facility. “These top quartile performers should take great pride in this recognition. It showcases their commitment to continuous

performance analysis and improvement. On this occasion of National Rural Health

Day, it’s an honor to celebrate their achievement as they continue to serve their commu-

nities despite the many market, regulatory and financial pressures they face,” said

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Pioneer Qrome semi trailer visits North Miami FFA Article provided DENVERRecently DuPont Pioneer began its "Unlock Your Yield Tour" to showcase the technology of Pioneer brand Qrome products. The stainless steel Timpte Super Hopper grain trailer - will travel to more than 100 industry and field demonstration events including its recent stop at North Miami High School. The North Miami stop was correlated by Jesse Million, Bill Clemons, and Jeff Tacheny. Pioneer Seeds has dedicated a stainless steel grain trailer to touring the US promoting its new technology and giving

tribute to the National FFA. During its tour this past Wednesday Nov. 2nd, the truck and trailer made a stop outside of North Miami High School to have its picture taken with the local FFA chapter. The trailer will continue touring the US until it is auctioned off in the Fall of 2017 with all proceeds going to the National FFA. North Miami also correlated the kickoff of its annual fruit sales with the event. These premium fruit selections are a great purchase and make wonderful holiday gifts! This year NM FFA is offering navels, tangelos, red grapefruit, clementines, and satsumas. The

Members of the North Miami FFA stand in front of the Pioneer Qrome trailer. Photo provided best sellers include the 22 count mixed fruit gift box with Navels, Grapefruit, Red and Golden Delicious apples, and Pears. The highly popular holiday gift pack includes Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Royal Gala

apples, Pineapple, Peanuts, Carmel Corn, Chocolate Walnut Fudge, and navels. All prices range from $15 to $30 and a complete order form can be viewed on the North Miami website at www.nmcs.k12.in.us.

The order form is under the tabs: Our Schools, Middle / High School, Staff, Jim Wildermuth. The fundraiser is an integral part of the North Miami FFA and helps to support Career Development Events,

L e a d e r s h i p Development Events, and provide opportunities for continued success. Those who would like to support the FFA and place an order, please call or e-mail the North Miami Agricultural

department at 765985-2931 ext: 5259 or email: jwildermuth@nmcs.k12.in.u s. The public also contact any current FFA member. Orders are due Nov. 14 with delivery scheduled for the week of Dec. 5.

HU instructor receives Roster of Fellow award From the HU News Bureau

HUNTINGTON — H u n t i n g t o n University’s Dr. Denise Hoffman has been awarded the honor of Roster of Fellow for the M i c h i g a n Occupational Therapy Association (MiOTA). The award was presented earlier this month at the association’s annual conference. The Roster of

DR. DENISE HOFFMAN Fellows recognizes members of the MiOTA who, with

their knowledge and expertise, during their career have made a significant contribution to the continuing education and professional development of members via utilizing special skills and/or knowledge in therapeutic practice, education, research, and/or administration. Both scholarly contribution and organizational leadership are considered for Roster of Fellow

award. “Dr. Hoffman’s professional engagement in advocacy, policy development and occupational therapy clinical skills provide the Huntington University OTD students and faculty a wealth of experience and network opportunities,” stated Dr. Ruth Ford, associate dean of health sciences and Occupational Therapy Doctorate program director.

Hoffman joined the H u n t i n g t o n University faculty in 2016 and specializes in pediatrics, adolescents and adults with developmental delays. After working in a variety of settings over the years including hospital based, school, home health, women’s health and mental health, Dr. Hoffman transitioned into a clinic director position in outpatient therapy creating new programming and

leadership opportunities for occupational therapists. Her entrepreneur interests led her to open a private practice and serve the community of southwest Michigan using hippotherapy and animal assisted therapy. Furthermore, she has served as the lead occupational therapist at Western Michigan School of M e d i c i n e Multidisciplinary Medically Complex and Cleft Palate

Clinics. Hoffman is a graduate of Central Michigan University receiving a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on preveterinary medicine. She completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Western Michigan University and continued her education earning both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees from Quinnipiac University.

Musicale kicks off 2016-17 season Article provided

Wabash Musicale had its first meeting of the new season in the home of Susie Jones with 26 members and a guest pres-

ent. This is the Musicale’s golden anniversary, so the group is celebrating all things golden. President Eileen Dye opened the meeting by welcoming

everyone. She then asked if anyone could name the four charter members present – Marilyn Ford, Carolyn Eppley, Susie Jones and Josie Wade. Chair Beth Perkins

introduced Susan Vanlandingham as the first performer. She played a jazzy piano arrangement by Mark Hayes, “Evrey Time I Feel the Spirit,” with rhythm accompaniment. The piece is an African American spiritual dating back before the Civil War. It has been frequently recorded by contemporary artists and gospel music groups. She then presented Claude Debussy’s “Arabesque No.1 in E Major.” This was one of Debussy’s earliest pieces, published when he was in his 20s. She then played another Debussy number, “Jardins

sous la pluie” (“Gardens in the Rain”) which is the third movement in his c o m p o s i t i o n “Estamps” or “Prints.” In the piece, Debussy describes a garden in his native France during a violent rainstorm. The next performer, Josie Wade, sang “Look for the Silver Lining,” written by Jerome Kern with lyrics by B.G. DeSilva. Written in 1919 for the musical “Zip, Goes a Million,” it later became popular by Judy Garland. Wade was accompanied by Vanlandingham. Va n l a n d i n g h a m then played the 1947 piano selection, “Golden Sunset,”

written by Morgan West. The next piece was widely taught in summer camps during the 1940s. “Tell Me Why” was sung a ccapella by Wade and Delight Howes. Howes, accompanying herself on the omnichord, then sang “Greenfields,” written by Hamilton Henry Gilkyson III in 1959. Hamilton was an American folk singer, composer and lyricist who was nominated for an Academy Award for “The Bare Necessities” from the 1967 animated film “The Jungle Book.” Wade returned to sing the 1966 piece, “That Golden Stair,” by Derric Johnson

and Sandi Barkman. Johnson has written 150 original songs, 23 cantatas, 2,800 musical arrangements and published 32 books ofchoral collections. He iscurrently listed in “The International Who’s Who in Music.” Howes returned to sing “Fields of Gold,” written by Sting, whose real name is Gordan Sumner. Va n l a n d i n g h a m returned to the piano and performed “More Precious Than Silver,” written by Lynn DeShazo and arranged by Mark Hayes. The ladies of Musicale sang along on the chorus. President Dye thanked all the musicians for their efforts.

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Huntington U receives $250,000 gift From the HU News Bureau

HUNTINGTON — H u n t i n g t o n University has received a $250,000 gift from Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Ware of Chapel Hill, NC.. The gift was given in honor of their late father, Dale Ware. The announcement came at the inaugural Haupert Institute for Agricultural Studies Harvest Celebration and Auction on Nov. 10. “We are so appreciative that Dr. and Mrs. Ware chose to honor one of our alums in this meaningful way. Their gift will create a unique opportunity for students to pursue a study of agriculture with the emphasis on the connection between faith, family and farming,” HU President said.

With Huntington University coming off a seven-year high in total giving of more than $5 million during the last academic year, that momentum continues into the current academic year. Financial support for Huntington’s Arizona location, significant estate gifts and ongoing support from HU’s trustees, alumni and friends continues to be setting new highs. After a recent $500,000 lead gift to build the newly-constructed Welcome Center, the occurrence of six-figure gifts are having a significant impact at H u n t i n g t o n University. “This is just one way we can honor my father who significantly influenced my life and challenged me to pursue a career

in agriculture. We also wanted to recognize his life-long commitment to education. It’s been a blessing to see firsthand how he had inspired so many students,” said Dr. Douglas Ware. “My father was proud to be an HU alum and we hope this gift will help strengthen the legacy of Huntington University and further solidify the mission of the Haupert Institute. There is a definite need for a Christian agriculture program and we hope others will come forward and support Huntington University.” Dale Ware was a 1936 graduate of H u n t i n g t o n University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in education. During his time at Huntington, he was an accomplished

Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Ware (right) present their gift of $250,000 to Dr. Sherilyn Emberton (left), President of Huntington University. Photo provided scholar, athlete, leadtenor in the college choir and was an active member of the college community. Dale taught and coached in the Huntington County School Corporation for more than 40 years primarily at Huntington High

School. Dr. Douglas Ware, earned his Ph.D. in animal nutrition from Iowa State University in 1977. He was a senior research scientist at the Dow Chemical Company before founding Nutrition Physiology Company

(NPC) in 1993. Dr. Ware developed and patented Bovamine, a probiotic feed additive which is now fed to more than six million cattle daily and is widely considered the industry standard. NPC was acquired by CHR Hansen, a European

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Celtic Woman returns to Wabash Thursday, Dec. 15, for its sixth annual holiday symphony tour, “Home for Christmas.” This year’s quartet features (from left) Mairéad Carlin, Tara McNeill, Éabha McMahon and Susan McFadden. Photo provided

Celtic Woman returns to Wabash for holiday tour By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Celtic Woman, a multi-platinum international musical group, returns to the Honeywell Center Thursday, Dec. 15, for its sixth annual holiday symphony tour, Home for Christmas. Rooted in Irish tradition and music, the group has featured 14 vocalists and musicians at the leading ladies during its 12year legacy. For the 2016 holiday

tour, members Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin and Éabha McMahon will return to the Ford Theater stage and introduce the group’s new violinist, Tara McNeill. The group is excited to return to Wabash, Carlin told The Paper of Wabash County. “I’m super excited to go back there because I always love meeting nice people and it’s always nice to come out there,” she said. “They’re really warm and full of

pride and it’s important they have a nice time because it makes what we do so much easier because our main mission is to make the audience go away and feel like they’ve come away with something of value and we can only do that if they’re feeling it to.” Carlin debuted in Celtic Woman in 2013 as a vocalist and the experience has been “amazing.” “This will be my third symphony tour (continued on page 31)

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April 23, 1879. “The clock weighed 2,000 pounds and each of the two weights was another 1,500 pounds. The clock was guaranteed to keep correct time within 10 seconds a month.” The courthouse made history the following year, March 31, 1880, when the light atop its bell tower was lit and marked Wabash as the first electrically lighted city in the world. Nearly 60 years later, the clock too became electrified. “In 1938, one of the weights broke loose and fell, nearly smashing through the floor to the office below,” Woodward said. “It was decided to electrify the clock at that time. The clock (continued on page 29)

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Celtic Woman returns to Wabash for holiday tour ... continued from page 27 with them and it’s actually my favorite tour that we do every year,” Carlin said. “I love singing with the symphony orchestra because I’m a classically trained singer, it’s kind of where I feel close to home. “I never thought that I would get the opportunity to be a part of such a won-

derful group and I feel very fortunate that I’ve been given that opportunity for three years.” Each member of the group brings a different style to Celtic Woman, according to Carlin. “I think within Celtic Woman, I definitely am prepared to be the classical

crossover one within the group,” she said. “We all have our own little niches.” While the tour is in its sixth year, it will feature some new songs from the group’s latest album, “Voices of Angels,” which was released Nov. 18. “Pretty much all the Christmas songs

that are on the CD we will also be performing in the holiday show as well,” Carlin said. “’Joy to the World’ is a new one on the album and we will be performing that in the symphony show.” The beautiful thing about these Christmas arrangements done in a Celtic Woman style is that

they are still international favorites but with an Irish feel, she continued. “It’s a really cool thing to be a part of,” Carlin said. “I’m really excited. We’re all really excited for people to be hearing these arrangements of Christmas songs.” Carlin encourages old fans and new fans

to come see this year’s holiday show. “We did the same show for two years and this one is a completely fresh start,” she said. “It’s just a whole new experience and it’s the first time that we’ve performed a quartet together and it’ll be a completely dynamic on the stage. It’s all new repertoire.

It’s not the same show in any way.” The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the Celtic Woman concert are available for $45, $65 and $110. To purchase tickets, visit honeywellcenter.org or call the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-5631102.

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NM Center for History meets $25,000 grant challenge By The Paper staff

NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Historical Society was recently awarded a $25,000 matching grant for the restoration of the façade of the NM Center for History, 122 E. Main St. In order to receive the full amount of the dollar-for-dollar match, donors had to make gifts totaling $25,000 between June 20 and Sept. 30. No qualifying contribution could be more than $2,500. All of the monies received

were to be used for the $225,000 façade restoration project, which is the largest project the Historical Society has undertaken since it purchased its museum building 15 years ago. The Historical Society received $69,465 toward its façade program during the matching period. Of that amount, $39,465 qualified for the matching grant, well exceeding the required amount for a full match. “We are humbled by the extent to which our long-time friends have

How the North Manchester Center for History currently looks. Photo provided. come through for us,” said Mary Chrastil, President of the NM Historical Society. “Many had already made earlier gifts to the façade project, and

had also purchased commemorative pavers. About 80 percent of our challenge donors had supported us in the past and chose to give again to meet

the challenge. “The structure of the challenge turned out to be a real blessing. The grantors structured the gift to help us grow. Many smaller gifts were encouraged rather than one or two large gifts. It spurred us to reach out to a new set of potential supporters, who we hope will support us in the future.” Twenty-one percent of the gifts were from new donors. Because the challenge period was only three months long, it created a sense of urgency that motivated supporters.

One-third of the qualifying total was given by friends who increased their typical level of giving by a significant amount. “We are so grateful to the grantors, who created a generous and meaningful challenge, and to those who helped us meet the challenge.” The NM Historical Society officials said they are very happy to be part of the recent downtown improvements. The façade restoration included removing a circa 1969 façade and restoring

the building to its circa 1925 condition. The NM Historical Society worked closely with SRKM Architects and Indiana Landmarks to ensure that the renovation is likely to meet the standards allowing the building to be named part of the North Manchester National Historic District. The Center for History was specifically excluded from the district because of its c. 1969 façade.

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Articles For Sale 1989 NEW HOLLAND skid loader, 52 HP diesel, bucket & fork attachments, 2538 hrs., good shape, asking $7500. Call 260443-6096. 6 1/2 FT. FLOCKED Christmas Tree & Boyd Collectibles. Call 260330-1275.

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONSâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; fill a large bag for $5. Also, 2 office chairs $10 each. Call 563-2044. GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147. THOMPSON CENTER ENCORE BARRELL, .358 WSSM, match grade machine, stainless fluted, 22 rounds of ammo. Priced to sell. 563-1730.

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WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

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Real Estate BEAUTIFUL, BRICK RANCH on 2 acres in the country. 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths, 2500 sq. ft., open floor plan, fireplace, nicely landscaped, built in 2005. 48X32 Pole Barn, insulated with steel, heated, central air and water. $249,900. 2565 W 850 S, Wabash. Call 616-437-1526.

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CURRENT OPENINGS: STAMPING PRESS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SETUP Requires experience with installing, setting up, and removing all types of metal stamping dies for coil and hand fed punch presses. Duties include adjusting feed length, speed, and alignment relative to dies as well as ram stroke and depth using hand tools.

QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN Requires experience with assuring quality of incoming raw materials, work-inprocess parts, and finished products through inspection & testing, SPC techniques and analysis of historical data and trends. Both positions require the ability to read and interpret prints and use measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers. In continuous operation since 1887, B. Walter & Co. produces wire formed and stamped metal point of purchase retail displays, as well as furniture and cabinetry hardware, and metal components used in high rise construction applications. We are investing in our company and creating an entrepreneurially oriented high performance organization which delivers exceptional customer service. If you are â&#x20AC;&#x153;team orientedâ&#x20AC;? with a passion for excellence, come grow with us!

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‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday

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WABASH 14X70, 3 bed 2 bath Shingle Roof Lap Siding Carport nice home refurbished thruout BUY or Rent to own. NORTH MANCHESTER 14x70 3 bedroom 2 bath new carpet and paint thruout Rent to Own $125 week 574612-2019/574-612-1814.

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1BR and 2BR apartments in Wabash, $455/month and up, you pay utilities. 260-563-7743.

2 BR DUPLEX. for rent, $400 damage deposit, $525/rent, low cost utilities. Call 260-563-5912 after 4pm.

2BR duplex for 1-3 people, southside, $455 + utilities. 260-563-7743.

3 BR MOBILE HOME in country, $450/mo plus utilities, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Call 563-0819 leave message. DECEMBER SPECIAL! CALL FOR DETAILS! For rent in Lafontaine. 2 bdrm apartment. upstairs, NO PETS, $450.00 month includes cable, water, and trash. Laundry, postal service in Commons area. Plus $300.00 damage & cleaning deposit. Call Today for application 260571-4414. LARGE 2 BEDROOM APT., $100/wk, Includes water/sewage. No pets. References required. 260571-0799 leave message. NEWLY REMODELED 2 bdrm house for rent 4 miles southwest of Wabash, references required, no pets, $650/mo. plus deposit. 765-432-0514.

NORTH MANCHESTER2 and 3 Bedroom apartments for rent, 260-9824861. OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT, 10 West Hill St. across from courthouse, central heat/air, parking. Available Jan. 2017. Call 563-7254 8am-5pm MonThurs. UPSTAIRS 1 BDRM apt. for rent downtown Wabash, all utilities included. Call 260-569-0903.

Singles ATTRACTIVE SINGLE WHITE MALE, 58, seeking a single female, 50-62, for a long term relationship. Send photo and phone number to Box 305, c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

Due to our growing Service Department, we are in need of an

Uncompromising Quality/Service Serving Wabash Co. & Surrounding Communities.

Experienced Service Person.

Faith Ogden

This is a Full-Time position and pay will be based on experience. We are willing to train the right person.

Cleaning Professional 260-571-5610 faogden@yahoo.com This Holiday Season, give that special loved one a clean home! Gift Certificates are available.

• Great working conditions • Paid Vacations • Paid Holidays • Uniforms furnished “Come join our team!” Send short Resume to: Chuck Smith Wabash Portable Equipment 1830 S. Wabash St., Wabash

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Martin Yale Industries

MUST have experience, be honest & dependable.

is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable employee. This position will perform a variety of general accounting support tasks. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Organizational, verbal and written communication skills a must. Must have 2+ years experience in accounting. Benefits include 401k, 125 Cafeteria Plan, Health Club, etc.

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Northfield graduate begins sea turtle rescue ...continued from page 21 counselor and I told her I wanted to be a marine scientist and work with dolphins and sea turtles and things, she looked at me and she goes, ‘You know you have to live by an ocean to do that?’” Biehl said. “And I’ll never forget those words, because it was like, ‘Yeah.’ And instead of letting that crush me and think nobody believes in this or it’s too impossible, it inspired me. “When people told me, ‘You can’t,’ it made me want it more.” Now, Biehl’s organization will operate the Sea Turtle Recovery Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo. The hospital is still under construction, but is set to open by the end of the year, according to Biehl. “We’ve been working for about two years on it, but the building is a $2 million facility donated to us by Turtle Back,” she said. “We can hold up to 30 sea turtles in this facility. By December, we should have our first patients.

Brandi Biehl assists a sea turtle at New England Aquarium in Boston, Mass., to prepare for opening Sea Turtle Recovery. Biehl was assisting the marine reptile, which had a neck injury, swim and stay mobile. Photo provided

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“My hope is to make a difference. I take it day by day, but the hope is to make a difference, the goal is to get them off the endangered species list and, of course, save the world.” By sharing her story, Biehl said she’d like to also bring hope to those dreams like her. “If anybody had a dream regardless if it is Indiana based or wherever else based, don’t give up,” she said. “Pray on it and you’ll see what happens. … If you have the drive, you’re going to get there. You will make people believe in you.” To learn more about Sea Turtle Recovery, visit seaturtlerecovery.org.

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