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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Nearly 300 Hoosiers converged in Wabash Tuesday, April 25, for the annual Indiana Landmarks Statewide Preservation Conference. While the four-day-long event acted as an educational series on preserving historical sites around the state, it also spotlighted Wabash for its accomplishments in the practice, according to Marsh Davis, Indiana Landmarks President. While he said he could not speak on behalf of the conference’s planning committee, Davis told The Paper of Wabash County there are many reasons why, in his opinion, it was a great idea to use Wabash as the event’s backdrop this year. “It’s a historic city and it’s taken good care of many of its historic resources,” he said. “That’s one of the first things we look for when placing conferences, what kind of historic places exists and Wabash has many of them. Secondly, it has a great history and cultural history with of course starting with the canal and moving into the Honeywell era up through the present with Richard Ford and (continued on page 4)

Freshmen take look at job market By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash, Huntington, Miami and Grant counties’ high school freshmen assembled at the Honeywell Center and Wabash County Fair Grounds Friday, April 28, for the first Northeast Indiana Career Expo. The event served as an introduction to future career opportunities, according to Mark Hobbs, Heartland Career Center director. “We’re trying to expose students to careers in our area, in our region,” Hobbs told The Paper of Wabash County. “We’ve formed partnerships with several businesses and organizations in the area that helped us bring (the event) together.” Heartland Career Center (continued on page 5)

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Bud Biery holds a photo of the USS Wabash sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge while heading out to sea during an auction Friday night at the Wabash County Historical Museum. The auction raised $1,700 which was donated to the museum. Photos by Joseph Slacian

USS Wabash crew gathers for reunion By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The second largest reunion of the USS Wabash crew is now history. Twenty-one crew members and 19 spouses spent the weekend in Wabash, rehashing old stories, touring the county, raising funds for the Wabash County Historical Museum and dancing the night away at the Wabash Elks Lodge. The USS Wabash AOR-5 was a replenishment ship that was commissioned in November 1971 and decommissioned in September 1994. It was housed at the National Defense Reserve Fleet at Suisun Bay, Calif., before being scrapped in Brownsville, Texas, in 2013. Among those at the reunion were six plank owners, or those who served on the ship when it was first commissioned. Reunion Chair Harold “Andy” Anderson was one of the plank owners present. “It was fabulous,” he said of the weekend. “I can’t reiterate the type of community you have, and how many improvements have been done in the city. But, it’s still just a pretty as the last time I was here.” He said he looks forward to his visits to Wabash. This is the second time the reunion was here, the first being six years ago in 2011. “The people are fabulous,” he said. “The community is great. We’re accepted here really well. I feel like I live here.” Reunion Secretary Bud Biery was in Wabash last fall to begin making arrangements for this year’s event. He, too, was pleased, with the weekend. “I think this weekend was near flawless,” he

USS Wabash crew member Phil Hawkins rings a bell during a memorial service Friday night for deceased crew members. Each time a crewman’s name was read, he rang the bell two times. Near the conclusion of the service, he rang it one more time for those who have passed but not recognized. For another story on the reunion, see Page 15. said. “Any of the glitches we might have had, no one really noticed. “There was ample time for the shipmates to get together in smaller groups and talk. It was the right time, for this particular group. As odd as it may sound, we may never have these 21 guys together again, ever. It’s just been great to have them together, and I’ve had an opportuni(continued on page 6)

Wabash River Trail Inc. will have a public information meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8, at the Lagro Community Center. The meeting is one of two ordered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority in order for the WRT to qualify for funding from the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Road to One Million program. WRT officials requested $960,236 from the RDA. However, RDA officials, to make sure it

Can’t make the meeting? It will be available for viewing in its entirety on WebTV beginning Tuesday, May 9.

had enough funds to distribute to the various projects seeking help, cut 2 percent off all the last projects to be funded. The reduction gave the WRT $941,031.28 toward the $4.8 million section of trail between Lagro and Wabash. The WRT will only receive the funds if it meets various requirements established by the RDA, including having two public meetings in an effort to reach an agreement between WRT officials and those opposed to the trail. Working out issues that exist between the WRT and its opponent is not the duty of the RDA, board chair Bob Marshall said when the committee met in Wabash on April 11. Rather, it is up to both sides to meet and iron out the differences. “It might be a compromise,” Marshall said. “And if you know the definition of a compromise, it’s a decision that no one likes but you learn to live with it.” Concerns expressed to the RDA by opponents include the lack of a route and work being done without proper permits or permission from the Indiana (continued on page 6)

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County Council talks taxes at April meeting By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Council meeting’s primary discussion Monday night, April 24, centered on the county’s tax rates. The council

opened the meeting with a presentation by Bill Ruppel, the county’s appointed lobbyist for state legislators in regards to the recent jail study, who provided an update as to why state government refused to pass 62 tax bills this year.

“As we look, the bill and all tax bills relating to counties, none of them passed this year,” Ruppel said. “There were 62 filed and we wanted an amendment to House Bill 1142 and House Bill 1142 did not even get out of the Senate. So it was

never heard and it died and it was not replaced with any other bill.” However, state government did provide some insight into why the bills weren’t pass, specifically “what they think should be done,” he continued.

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“Both the chairman of Ways and Means (Committee) and the chairman of the tax committee in the Senate felt that, one, since you now have 3.75 (percent tax rates) under LIT (Local Income Tax) for maximum, you now have to max out before you go before them,” Ruppel said. “Two, make sure you have your wheel tax and (motor vehicle) excise taxes in place. Three, cap out your property taxes. “Then talk to us (the State) about doing a specialty tax.” Following Ruppel’s comments, Darren Bates, of DataPitStop, reviewed the county’s annual Circuit Breaker credits and LIT report. For five years, the state “has been suggesting” that counties max out their options, Bates said. “Now it’s saying, ‘If you don’t max out everything you have, we don’t care,’” he added. “‘You haven’t done everything on a local level to max out taxes.’” Wabash County

has the second highest in incomes taxes in the state, according to Bates. However, the county is still “losing money,” or not bringing in as much as it could, because the council is not utilizing all of its taxation options, he explained. “I’ve been dealing with nearly 10 years on this LOIT (Local Option Income Tax) since it’s came in, and you used to lose only about $200,000 in cash (when collecting taxes) but … and this is not guess work, this is a fact that you lost $172,000 two years ago,” he told the council. “Last year, you lost $459,000. This year, you did lose $1 million. That’s a fact.” Bates drew specific attention to the council’s use of the circuit breaker program, which provides tax relief credits to homeowners. While utilizing the credit breaker program may seem like a positive decision to assist local residents, the council is mistaken on as to how taxes work, he explained. “What I’m saying is, the last eight years, they’ve been giving so much to homestead ignoring all the losses that have been having technically in cap losses … and now as you see $1 million (loss) and you’re still giving 79 percent to homeowners to keep

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their bills down in $300 to $600 (range) when, literally, it used to be to $1,800 to $2,000,” Bates said. “The people of Indiana, the homeowners used to pay 28 percent of the tax. When you look at all that you do here, homeowners a decade ago and beyond were paying 28 percent of that. The rest came from farmers and businesses. “Now in this county, in Wabash, they pay 3 percent. In Wabash County, your people, your homeowners are paying 3 or 4 percent. … The rest of the state’s been around 10 to 12 percent. “So the bottom line is all this shift in property tax caps and trying to tell people we need to help homeowners, the bottom line is basically you stabbed yourself,” he continued. “You cut your own wrist and it bled out and you’re looking for money now, and it wasn’t your fault.” The state provided guidelines for what to do with taxes and “then they restricted you on it. Now they’ve taken a lot of those restrictions off,” Bates added. Following the discussion, Council Chair Jeff Dawes asked Bates to return during the budget season to further examine the council’s taxation options. In other news, the council approved an additional appropriation of $100,000 from the Cumulative Bridge Fund to replace the bridge on Meridian Road over Clear Creek.

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Wabash City Schools Board of Education honored five high school youth at its meeting Monday night, April 17, as the recipients of the 11th annual Kathy Swan Awards. Randy Satterfield, Brittini Webb, Kati Harlan, Joetta George and Eryk Weber each received their awards for making WCS a better place to be, according to Jason Callahan, superintendent. “For those who don’t know, we started these (awards) in spring of 2006 in honor of our late Wabash High School teacher, Kathy Swan,” Callahan said. In September 2005, Swan, a long-time business teacher at the high school, lost her life in a plane crash. The crash also claimed the lives of Swan’s husband John, son James, and son’s girlfriend Vanessa Baer. Following the tragedy, the Wabash school system wished to honor her memory, according to Callahan. As an educator, Swan “had a heart for kids, especially kids who were hard working and had a good attitude and did that regardless of detention that they received,” he said. “She was really a champion for kids, for our students,” he continued. “So ever since 2006, we have given the Kathy Swan Award to a student every grade level (Kindergarten) through 12. “I always say this is my favorite award because you (the students) didn’t know

you were going to get this. You didn’t apply for this. Basically we ask our teachers every year to be on the look out for students who again exhume those qualities that Kathy so loved in students and that is hard work, good attitude, coming here day in and day out, do your school work and do it well, helping others, are positive. All those things are reasons you were selected tonight and I’m very proud of each and every one of you.” Satterfield received the ninth grade award from educator Lori Overmyer. “Kathy Swan was a really good friend of mine and everything Mr. Callahan said was true,” Overmyer said. “She was a champion of students who put forth their best effort every single day and that’s why I nominated Randy. “He’s learning English, he’s learning American Sign Language and he’s learning how to deal with society, and I watch him every day come into my classroom and put his all into his work. … And I am so proud of you, so proud of the effort that you put in every day.” Brittini Webb accepted the award for the 10th grade class from WHS Principal Kyle Wieland, who presented her the plaque on behalf of her nominator Daren Porter. “What Mr. Porter said was, ‘Brittini Webb is one of the hardest working students that I have,’” Wieland said, reading the nomination letter. “’In fact, she one of the hardest working students that I’ve ever

had. She shows a strong desire to learn on a daily basis. She has a very positive attitude and she always has a smile on her face no matter what the situation is. “’I am confident that Kathy Swan would have loved having a student like Brittini.’” Educator Abby Denney presented the 11th grade award to Harlan. “I met Kati about two and a half years ago and she came into my room as this shy, sort of quiet (person) who hated math and kind of was defeated a little bit,” Denney said, “and over the last two years, it’s just amazing that I’ve been able to watch her grow and … she is doing things she never thought she could do and she is doing great at them. “She just didn’t ever give up. … She is just amazing and defi-

nitely a great recipient for the Kathy Swan Award.” George and Weber both took home the 12th grade award after the two tied for votes during the teacher survey process, according to Wieland. English teacher Erin Sapusek presented George with her plaque. “When she first came into my room last year as a composition student transferring in the middle of the year, she was very similar to (Harlan) who was a little defeated and a little scared looking,” Sapusek said. “But gradually she opened up, warmed up to our school and I really think she has made it a good home. I’m really proud of her.” Wieland presented to Weber on behalf of Coach Floyd McWhirt, who nominated Weber for the

award. “Eryk joined us midway through freshman year and I know that’s a really difficult transition to come in midyear after being used to a certain set of students and a certain school, but (he) quickly adjusted,” Wieland said. “If you see Eryk in the hall, he’s always surrounded by other students, he’s always talking, he’s always joking. … But more than that, when you talk about a student athlete, some who is truly gifted in the classroom and on the athletic field, you’re not going to find a better person than Eryk is. “He and Joetta both are great representations of what Wabash High School is,” he later continued. “I look forward to seeing what they do in the future because they both have wonderful (gifts).”

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his significant investment and historic preservation.” Wabash also exemplifies how preserving historical sites can benefit a community, a mission that the conference aims to encourage throughout Indiana communities, he continued. “I think the most important (goal) is how historic preservation can serve as a catalyst for community revitalization,” he said. “That’s probably the most important thing and Wabash is a good example. You have great leadership here. … You have a lot of the pieces here that indicate historic places, historic properties can serve as a catalyst for economic revitalization or, more broadly, community revitalization, which includes neighborhoods as well.” This is the second year Wabash has hosted the preservation conference, the last time being in approximately 10 years ago, according to Davis. Each year, conference serves multiple purposes, specifically to inspire and educate. This year’s event was “the largest conference we’ve had and this is a longstanding preservation conferencing in Indiana,” Davis said. An upwards of 280 to 300 people in attendance, “a nice mixture” of government officials, business leaders and those in the preservation field, he later told The Paper. “For those who live here in Wabash, the hope is that what happens here will have a long-term benefit,

that this will be the beginning of a discussion that will advance the interest in preserving historic places long after the conference is gone,” he said. “That’s why it’s so important to have local participation. We hope that this inspires a greater amount of activity in Wabash and we’ve seen that after past conferences, too. “The hope is that when attendees go back to their respective communities, they will learn some new practices, new techniques. We always are sharing ideas, stealing ideas from one another. Something that works in Huntington may work in Wabash, so they try it. It’s a great pollination, if you will, of ideas and hopefully positive energy.” As attendees toured Wabash and surrounding areas, they also investigated testing techniques for historic materials, toured sites such as Rock City Lofts and the Old Wabash County Jail, learned how preservation could benefit their own communities and learned how to avoid being “duped” by historic photographs among other talks and sessions. Mayor Scott Long welcomed the conference’s attendees during a luncheon on Wednesday, April 26. “Our whole community is honored to host the Preserving Historic Places conference this year,” Long said. “For the past 10 to 12 years, the city of Wabash has worked diligently to improve the core of

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Photo 1Participants at the Indiana Preservation Conference fill the Honeywell Center’s skating rink for a welcoming luncheon. Photos by Emma Rausch. our community through revitalization efforts with an emphasis on maintaining the historic characteristic of our downtown buildings. … We’re a small community that’s on the move,” he later continued. “We hope that everyone enjoys their stay here in Wabash and we encourage you to get out and see the whole community while you’re here. “I welcome you with open arms, and if you want to move here, we’ll take you too,” he continued jokingly, receiving a few laughs from the audience. “Steal some of the ideas that Wabash has completed, take them back to your own communities. We’re not opposed to that. We want the whole state to be successful.” Local historian Pete Jones served as the meal’s keynote speaker and encouraged the attendees to ask questions and explore Wabash’s past. “You’ve come to a town that has a long and, I think, colorful history,” Jones said. “We have been many towns really in long history and we continue to evolve. … We have reinvented ourselves several times in our district.” All of the confer-

Mayor Scott Long addresses conference participants during the luncheon.

ence’s partners, which include Indiana University and Indiana State Preservation Office, have “a great affinity” for Wabash, according to Davis. “We (Indiana Landmarks) are highly committed to this community,” he said. “We have at least three major capital projects going on right now in the city. So we’re all in for Wabash. Indiana Landmarks is all in for Wabash.”

Throughout the conference, attendees had a chance to tour several local attractions, including the former Wabash County Jail, the Rock City Lofts development and the Honeywell Center. Paul Hayden, director of the Landmark’s Northeast Office, greeted visitors to the old jail. While there, Hayden explained the work taking place at the old jail, which is now owned by Indiana Landmarks. Once restoration work is complete, he said Landmarks could move its local office there. But, he quickly added, the group is still looking for an entity to purchase the structure. At the Rock City Lofts, visitors saw progress that construction crews were making in refurbishing the building, which will house senior apartments. The work is part of the city’s Stellar Grant projects.

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Freshmen take look at job market sponsored the event in conjunction with The Community Foundation of Wabash County, the E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County, the Honeywell Foundation, Ivy Tech Community College Wabash campus, Northeast Indiana Works, Southwood High School, Vincennes University, Wabash County United Fund, Wabash County Purdue Extension and Wabash High School. Nearly 600 freshmen students had the opportunity to learn more about 54 area businesses and industries as well as explore and experience a variety of careers, such as journalism, construction and banking. “We targeted that group (freshmen) because they’re kind of at a (between-er) stage and kind of left out of a lot things, quite honestly,” Hobbs said. “A lot of folks focus on the younger kids and then the colleges go

after the juniors and seniors, and that’s when kids are starting to form opinions and they need to be exposed to opportunities during that freshmen year, 15-, 16-yearold age group.” Attending students Hailey Dean, Kelsey Bell and Abbey Baggett agreed that the event was fun and interesting to attend. “It’s kind of hectic but it’s cool to see what the different options are that you could possibly do with your life,” Dean said. Bell said she attended the event with an open mind to explore her options. “I came here to look at everything and see what I could do because I don’t know what I want to do,” she said. “Yeah, I wasn’t really sure either,” Dean said. “I mean I have different things in mind, like I know I’m all involved with music and vocal (opportunities), but also I’ve always wanted to be in nursing only because it makes you feel good to help

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an app on their cell phones, Woolf cautioned the students about their use in the workplace. Many good people have been let go from Fiat Chrysler, he said, because they continually used their cell phones on company time.

Peru students try to quickly say a tongue-twister at the booth of Metzger Property Services during the job fair Friday at the Honeywell Center. Photo by Joseph Slacian other people and you have that inside feeling like this person is ok and this person is well because of me.” Baggett told The Paper she received some really great advice at the fair. “One of the firefighters told us that we need to be ourselves and if you want to do a job, don’t let any one tell you not to do it,” she said. “I

thought that was a good piece of advice to tell us especially since we’re high schoolers.” Overall, students engaged well with the business, according to Hobbs. “And I hear a lot of adults out there saying, ‘I wish we had had this when I was in high school,’” he said. “So that’s a positive to hear.”

Hobbs told The Paper he hopes that they can offer the fair next year. At the end of the day, Hobbs said he hopes kids will “find a dream and go after it. Work hard to make it happen.” During the event, Jim Woolf,

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NORTH MANCHESTER – Wabash County Habitat for Humanity and the Singleton family will work alongside Lowe’s volunteers and all-female construction crews for Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 6-14. Habitat’s National Women Build Week invites women to help make a difference and devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are expected to volunteer at construction sites across the country as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week. In North Manchester on May 13, volunteers will work to renovate and add on to an older house for the Singleton family who are hoping to move into their new rural

home by the end of summer with their three daughters. Tyler and Shailea Singleton are so excited about modifying this existing home to meet their family’s needs. Home ownership is a dream for them, and they have worked with Habitat for more than six months now to accomplish their dream. Lowe’s helped launch National Women Build Week in 2008 to empower women to advocate for affordable housing and spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by many. Each year, Lowe’s provides the support of their employee volunteers, Lowe’s Heroes, and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills so they can feel equipped to take part in the builds. Lowe’s Heroes will be among more than thirty volunteers joining to help build decent, affordable housing in the North Manchester area as part of National Women Build Week.

“Through our partnership with Habitat and support of National Women Build Week, Lowe’s empowers women to get involved in their communities, learn construction skills and make a meaningful impact,” said James Frison, Lowe’s director of community relations. “We’re grateful to all the women North Manchester and Wabash who will volunteer this week to help build and repair decent and affordable housing.” Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to this year’s National Women Build Week, including a $5,000 store gift card to Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. Since 2003, Lowe’s has committed more than $63 million to Habitat’s mission and helped more than 6,500 families improve their living conditions. Habitat’s first Women Build event was held in 1998. Since then, all-women construction crews have helped build more than 2,500

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USS Wabash crew gathers for reunion ty to talk to each and every one of them.” The majority of crewmembers began arriving Thursday, April 27, with the rest arriving on Friday. Friday afternoon was spent walking around the downtown area and gathering in the

small groups, swapping sea stories, renewing old friendships and making new. Friday night the group gathered for a banquet and auction at the Wabash County Historical Museum. Auctioned were a number of items,

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many related to the USS Wabash. Proceeds from the auction, which totaled to $1,700, were presented to the museum. In addition, reunion organizers presented the museum with a framed photo autographed by everyone at the reunion. Saturday the group toured Wabash and Miami counties, some riding on Trolley No.85 and others on a bus. Among the tour stops, arranged by staff of Visit Wabash County, were the Roann Covered Bridge and the Stockdale Mill. The group also lunched in Roann. Saturday night, the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 hosted a dinner for the crew, followed by a dance featuring music by The Time Travelers. Of the 21 crewmembers attending the reunion, 11 were firsttime attendees. Mike Walker, a firsttime Wabash reunion attendee, traveled from Arlington, Texas, for the event. He served aboard the USS Wabash from 1974-1977. Following his time on the Wabash, he served in the SeaBees for three more years. “It was good duty,” he said of his time on the Wabash. “We all

had our moments aboard ship, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.” Walker has been to four previous reunions, which take place every other year. “My last reunion was in 2010, and we still had two kids to get through school,” he said. “There’s no way I was going to miss this one, because everyone else had fun. I’m not going to miss any more.” He said the city “is a good town. It’s not very bid, so I was able to get around. I visited all the antique shops, bought none. I’ve enjoyed it here.” John Gornet also made his first visit to Wabash, traveling here from Cincinnati. A native Hoosier, he is a plank owner having served on the Wabash from 1971-75. Being an Indiana native, he said he was “very proud” to have been assigned to the Wabash. “It was like, this is my ship,” he said. A privilege bestowed upon Gornet and other Indiana natives

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USS Wabash crew members Robert Van Every (left) and Clement LaMere exchange stories prior to a dinner Friday night at the Wabash County Historical Museum. Van Every is a plank owner from the Wabash, which means he served on the ship’s first crew. Photo by Joseph Slacian assigned to the Wabash was that they served on the color guard during the commissioning ceremony in Quincy, Mass. “My mom, and aunt and others came up,” he said. “It was an honor.” He said his visit to Wabash was “great,” but quickly added, “anything in Indiana is great. What can I say? I’m a Hoosier.” The USS Wabash crew will gather together again in 2019 in San Antonio, Texas.

“We will begin working on opportunities there over the next six months,” Reunion Secretary Biery said. “After six months, we will present that to the group. We’ll know what motel we’ll stay at that time.” Several things go into deciding a location for the reunions. “We try to find an area that has good airfare, good highways, that has activities that would be interesting to all people,” he said. “We have

some crew members who are fixed income, so instead of a fivestar hotel, we wind up with a three-star so they can afford it.” During its 2011 visit, the crew voted to visit Wabash every six years. However, Biery noted, that could change. “We have had some chatter that maybe we’re going to come back to Wabash sooner, so maybe you’ll see us again in four years.”

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along the trail, in light of the incident in Delphi in which two young girls were killed while walking along the trail in February.

WRT officials have repeatedly said a trail route has not been finalized, as it has not yet received permission from all property owners to use their

land. WRT officials, according to a report on Your News Local, have said only two issues will be discussed – trail routing through Lagro and the proposed route to Wabash. The session will be hosed by the WRT committee and Dawn Kroh, of Green 3, the trail’s developer from Green 3 in Indianapolis.

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Democrat to seek State Senate seat doesn’t seem long enough.” Snyder, speaking before a handful of party faithful, hammered the current State Legislature and administration for the recently passed gasoline tax. “When we have a $2 billion surplus, when we have tax cuts for the wealthiest Hoosiers, for corporations and banks that actually are just going into full effect this year, and to turn around and ask peo-

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Democrat Gary Snyder threw his hat into the ring on Monday, May 1, for the Indiana State Senate seat now filled by Republican Andy Zay. “This is a very heavily red district and it’s going to take time to get the message out, a message of pro-middle class policies, and polices that have hurt the middle class,” he told The Paper of Wabash County following his announcement at Modoc’s Market. “We’re getting started early and we’re going to take this to the people one door at a time. We’re going to take this to the people one handshake at a time. Eighteen months (until the General Election) almost

ple like you and me to pay a 40 percent increase in the gas tax to fund those tax cuts, to me is unacceptable and an attack on middle class Hoosiers everywhere.” A U.S. Army and Army National Guard veteran, Snyder worked in financial services for several firms before starting a radio talk show in Marion and Fort Wayne. He now has a radio station, Indiana Talks, with

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Mississinewa Lake Office at 765-473-6528, or UWIS at 260-4682127. The Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. A FREE YOUTH FISHING DERBY will be Saturday, May 6 at the Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League, located at 10439 South State Road 13 (Somerset). This is for any youth up to 16 years of age. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Bait will be furnished and fishing equipment will be available for anyone needing it. Also, at 2 p.m. there will be a youth archery clinic. Any youth interested in learning how to shoot a bow is welcome. There will be a certified archery instructor form the State Division Izaac Walton League to teach the clinic. This clinic, like the fishing derby, is free of charge. Everyone is invited to come

and view the facilities located on 25 acres with a six-acre pond. You are welcome to bring your fishing poles and try your luck fishing, or hike the nature trails through the woods. The property will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, so come and enjoy the open house. If you have any questions please call Benny Ward at 260-571-4135, or Ned Vandegrift at 260-5634963. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. S A I N T PA T R I C K ’ S CHURCH conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m.

on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mercy Tree C o r n e r s t o n e Women’s House is now open and has its first residents! Donations of can foods, toiletry products, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1-5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. 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 ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “For the most part, we should live for today and try not to worry about or try to know what tomorrow brings. Sure, we can plan for tomorrow, but life has a way of changing our best made plans. That is especially true in life and in the sport of tennis. I tell players the last point means nothing, the next point means nothing, all that counts in the whole world is this now point.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND I N F O R M AT I O N T O : Isaac.Triplett@yaho o.com, or call me at 260-274-2261.

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The LaFontaine High School Alumni Banquet will be held at the LaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, May 6. Social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. If you graduated from LaFontaine High School please plan on attending. You may call Belle B Bosamer at 317-431-8169 or email bellebrosamer@msn.com The meal will be catered by King Gyros from Marion. If you plan on attending please call Belle to make reservation. M I S S I S S N E WA VALLEY BAND will present their “Springtime at the Phillippe” show on Tuesday, May 2 at 7:30 p,m. in the Phillippe Auditorium on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion. Selections by the concert band will be: “Root Beer Rag” featuring the Saxophone section, “Those Fabulous Flutes” featuring the flute section, “Brass Time” featuring the Trumpet sections and “Lassus Trombone” with the Trombones being featured. The concert will also include “What’s Up at the Symphony”, “A Symphony of SitComs” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The Mississinewa Valley Swing Band will also be on stage for your enjoyment....all of this great music at no charge to you. FREE YOUTH FISHING DERBY will be held on May 6, at noon, at the Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League located at 10439 S.State Rd. 13 (Somerset). This is for any youth up to 16 years of age and prizes will be awarded in several categories. Bait will be furnished and fishing equipment will be available for anyone needing it. Also, on this day at 2:00, there will be a youth archery clinic. Any youth interest-

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ed in learning how to shoot a bow is welcome. There will be a certified archery instructor from the State Division Izaak Walton League to teach the clinic.This clinic, like the fishing derby, is free of charge. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK would like to invite everyone to come and view our facilities on May 6 as well. We own 25 acres with a 6 acre pond, and you are welcome to bring your fishing poles and try your luck fishing or hike our nature trails thru the woods. The property will be open from 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.. Come and enjoy our Open House! If you have any questions please call Benny Ward, at 260-571-4135, or Ned Vandegrift, at 260-563-4963. LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H club will meet on May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Somerset Community Building. SOMERSET Town Rummage Sale, Lowell Shelton announced the date of the annual town rummage as Friday and Saturday May 5-6. The fire station is always the center for the sale. Keep an eye out for a signup sheet in the Post Office soon. You can get onto a map showing the location of your sale. This is a will attended event and brings a large crowd to our community If you have some items you wish to dispose of this is the best time to do so. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will host a Richvalley Lions

Tenderloin fry on Sat. May 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building. So be sure and mark your calendars so you won’t miss these very good tenderloins. The menu is all the tenderloins you can eat plus, choice of sides baked beans, slaw, chips, and applesauce. Your meal will also include your drink and bread or bun. There will be desserts for free will donation. If you cannot make it in to eat, send someone or come yourself and get a carry out. WE GIVE OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of John A Gillespie. WE GIVE OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Maurice O. Terry. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Larry Drook, Don Dillon, Liam Carpenter May 3, Hannah Lengel May 4, Brenda Wolf, Brad Crump May 5, Tammie White, Boots Jack, Gary Nose, Jane McCray May 6, Cathy Mills Preston Connie Knable May 7, Greg Bowman, Ann Batson, Linda Kuester, Reba Jacobs May 8, Melissa Perlich, Brayden Smith, Anne Ridgeway May 9, Stacy Curless, Mark Cox May 10, Keshia Curless May 11 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Mike and Shellie Sarll May 7 WORDS OF WISDOM “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” Thomas Jefferson SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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The 84th Roann Alumni Banquet for students of the Roann High School was held at the Roann United Methodist Church on April 21. President Joe

Krom welcomed everyone. Ned Cline gave the invocation. The dinner was served by the Roann United Methodist Church. The Classes of 1957

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and 1958 were recognized this year. During the business meeting, Janet Shawver gave the Treasurer’s report. The election of officers for 2017-18 found Ned Cline, President, Priscilla Burdge, Vice President, and Janet Shawver, Treasurer, taking their offices. A

tour of the Roann Public library and its historical and school holdings preceded the banquet. (From the minutes of the Roann High School Alumni) TENDERHEART PRESCHOOL is taking applications for new students for preschool this fall. They have one opening in the older four year old class and a few in the younger three year old class. Children must be three/four before Aug. 1. Please call or visit the Walk by Faith Church on Chippewa Street for more information. 765-833-9931 2017 ROANN COMMUNITY VBS (Vacation Bible School) will be held June 26-30, from 6-8:30 P.M. at Walk

Members of the Roann High School Alumni were welcomed for open house tours of the school’s memorabilia and other local historical holdings at the Roann Public library before the annual Alumni Banquet on April 21. Photo by Joy Harber By Faith Community Church. The theme this year is “Discovering Jesus.” More details will follow in coming weeks. ROANN FARMERS MARKET: is set to begin on June 2 and continue on Fridays throughout the summer. If you are interested in being a part of the Farmer’s Market for the summer of 2017, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-998-2863. ROANN COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE dates have been set for June 16-17. All those interested in having a sale may start and stop any day and times they want to. There will be no maps. If you want

your name and address specifically in the ad, please contact Peggy at 765-833-6224 and leave a message. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Donna Deck, Sheila Thompson, Jaycie Paige Krom, Carston Chamberlain, Janet Shoue, Matthew Simpson, Joseph Williams, Pamela Ford, Alan Stouffer, Sarah Roe, and Joe Williams. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Vigar, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Fitcraft, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Coffman, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hickert, and Mr. and Mrs. David Doud.

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Mary Jean Wendel hosted the April meeting of the Ladies Nite Out Club at Joe’s Diner in Wabash. Mary read a poem entitled “The Miracle of Spring” for devotions. The poem was read in memory of club member Virginia Bozarth’s husband, Herman, and Mary’s friend, Ines Gillespie. Anna Lee Biehl also read an article entitled “How Did Lilies Become Easter Lilies.” Club President Anna Lee Biehl read the thought of the month “A real friend is one that walks in when the rest of the world walks out” and led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Carolyn Everest’s birthday was acknowledged. Roll call was answered by telling what you do when it rains. Reports were given by Secretary Esther Terrel and Treasurer Helen Haupert. Anna Lee Biehl read the club minutes from April 2005 that brought back memories of good times and good friends. Esther Terrel told of the “Grandma” scam she had received and a lively discussion followed. Club members recited the Club prayer for our country to close the meeting. Helen Dawes will host the May meeting at “The Curb” in Wabash. URBANA SENIOR CITIZEN’S DINNER reply phone number is wrong! If you have had trouble responding to your invitation, the one phone number is incorrect and it is mine! The number is 260-377-9475. I am sorry. I should know my own number!! FREE YOUTH FISHING DERBY and FREE ARCHERY CLINIC: A free youth fishing derby will be held on May 6 at 12:00 at the Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League located at 10439 S. State Road 13 (Somerset). This is for any youth up to 16 years of age. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Bait will be furnished

Lions Foundation: This is a picture of the Indiana Lions Foundation office at 8780 Purdue Road in Indianapolis taken when the new plaza in front of the building was dedicated. On April 24 Lions Club members from Somerset, Boots Jack; Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club, Keith and Pam Ford; and the Urbana Lions Club, Claud and Linda Newcomb, Barb and Joe Adams, and Mary Ann and Marvin Mast, toured the Foundation office and Vision First, the Indiana Lions Eye Bank at 727 E. 86th St. in Indianapolis. Vision First provides approximately 2,000 corneas for transplant annually and is the largest eye bank in Indiana. Vision First has been helping to eliminate blindness for nearly 50 years and today provides high quality eye tissue to surgeons across the United States. Photo provided and fishing equipment will be available for anyone who needs it. At 2 p.m. there will be a youth archery clinic. Any youth interested in learning how to shoot a bow is welcome. A certified archery instructor from the State Division Izaak Walton League will be teaching the clinic. Anyone is invited to come and view the Izaak Walton League facilities on May 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are 25 acres with a 6acre pond. You are invited to bring your fishing poles and “try your luck fishing” or hike the nature trails through the woods. If you have any questions about any of these OPEN HOUSE events, call Benny Ward at 260571-4135 or Ned Vandegrift at 260-5634963. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on April 21 were Jessica Brunette and Anna Kissel who were nominated by Mr. McWithey for completing some voluntary homework. SHARP CREEK DATES TILL SCHOOL IS OUT: May 8 to May 19 is the NWEA spring test window. May 10 to 12 – 6th grade to Camp Trafalgar. May 16 – Art Symphony in color Reception. May 24 – 5th grade track meet in the morning. May 24 – Book It Reward for students that made their goal EVERY month. May 24 – 4th grade trip to Wabash Museum and tour. May 25 – 6th grade track meet in the morning. May 25 – Kids Hope Picnic at Metro

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City declares May as Poppy Month By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com May will be known as American Legion Poppy Month in the City of Wabash. Mayor Scott Long on Monday night, April 24, read a proclamation during a brief City Council meeting. The Legion was the first national organization to adopt the poppy as its flower, Long noted in the proclamation. It did so during its National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, in September 1920.

“By wearing a poppy during Poppy Month, Americans can honor the sacrifices made by our servicemen while assisting the living,” he said. Long, after reading the proclamation, presented it to members of the Wabash Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. Among those present were the 2017 Poppy Princess, Arie Holley, and the 1958 Poppy Princess, Susan Bonfitto. Following the proclamation ceremony, Arie and Bonfitto presented all those seated at the

council platform a poppy to wear. In another matter, Long announced that B u i l d i n g Commissioner John Stephens accepted a plaque last week from the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership Vision 2020 program. The goal of the program is to have all communities in Northeast Indiana to use the same type of requirements for building permits, simplifying things for contractors throughout the area.

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On June 24 the Manchester Early Learning Center will be having its grand opening-open houseribbon cutting from13 p.m. More details will be given at a later date. MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY: “Kindling New Fires of Love” has been chosen as the theme for the 2017 May Friendship Day celebration which will be held at the T i m b e r c r e s t Assembly Room, 2201 East St., on Friday, May 12. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Jewelry will be sold to benefit “Destiny’s Rescue” fighting child exploitation and slavery. In the May F r i e n d s h i p Celebration we hope to find ways to grow in relationships and ways to minister to one another, and look for opportunities to open wide the doors to God’s people, whoever they are and wherever we meet them on our faith journey. The celebration will also include the Fellowship of the Least Coin. May Friendship Day is

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hosted by Church Women United. COMMUNITY DINNER will be at the North Manchester United Methodist Church at 306 E. Second St. on Friday, May 5 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Menu: baked steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, salad & dessert. Carry out available. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 7-12. Six and under Free. JONAH CLUB FISH FRY at the Congregational Christian Church on May 19. Carry outs (drive through carry out lane) available from 4-6:30 p.m. Dine in from 4:30-7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Mission Projects &

Trips. Fish Fry tickets can be purchased at the church office for $8 before May 20, $9 at the door. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut St. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD is in need of donations of baby wipes, baby wash and diapers size 4-5. The facility is located on South Mill Street, just north of the Thrift Store and is open every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Thursday’s Child offers clothing and accessories for children Newborn-4T. Diapers and formula may also be offered when available. Parents only, may visit the shop to select items needed. Donations of diapers and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time. Thursday’s Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches. IZAAK WALTON YOUTH FISHING DERBY: A free youth fishing derby will be held on May 6, at 12 p.m. at the Wabash Chapter Izaak Walton League located at 10439 S. State Rd. 13 (Somerset). This is for

any youth up to 16 years of age and prizes will be awarded in several categories. Bait will be furnished and fishing equipment will be available for anyone needing it. Also on this day at 2 p.m., there will be a youth archery clinic. Any youth interested in learning how to shoot a bow is welcome. There will be a certified archery instructor from the State Division Izaak Walton League to teach the clinic. This clinic, like the fishing derby, is free of charge. We would like to invite everyone to come and view our facilities on May 6 as well. We own 25 acres with a 6 acre pond, and you are welcome to bring your fishing poles and try your luck fishing or hike our nature trails thru the woods. The property will be open from 8 a.m until 4 p.m.. Come and enjoy our Open House! If you have any questions please call Benny Ward, at 260-571-4135, or Ned Vandegrift, at 260-563-4963. SOUP SUPPER

Somerset hydrants to be flushed By The Paper staff SOMERSET — Indiana American Water will conduct water main flushing in the company’s Somerset service area from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Monday, May 1, and continuing through Friday, May 5, 2017. The company conducts the annual maintenance program to assure highquality water service and to ensure fire hydrants are operational. According to S o m e r s e t Superintendent Brandon France, “Water main and fire hydrant flushing is an important part of a regular maintenance program for water distribution systems. Indiana American Water consistently meets or exceeds all drinking water standards.” No interruptions in water service are anticipated as a result of the work.

Customers may experience a slight drop in water pressure or temporary water discoloration while this program is underway. Customers should refrain from doing

laundry during the time of day the flushing program is taking place in or near their neighborhood. If tap water is discolored, Indiana American Water recommends allowing

several cold-water faucets to run for a short time until the water runs clear. Using more than one faucet allows the water to clear more quickly.

hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th 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: “A genuine leader is not a searcher for con-

sensus but a molder of consensus.” - Martin Luther King, Jr. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news

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‘Appeals on Wheels’ brings state Court of Appeals case to MU By David Fenker david@nmapaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Students at M a n c h e s t e r University, as well as North Manchester community members, had the opportunity to sit in on a case in the Indiana State Court of Appeals Tuesday, April 18. The case, Larry C. Perry, Jr. v. State of Indiana, involved the appeal of a Fort

Wayne man convicted of several counts of battery, as well as a finding that he is a habitual offender. Oral arguments for the case were heard in the upper level of MU’s Jo Young Switzer Center. “Students get to witness first-hand how appellate courts operate. What most people know about courts from movies and television relates to trial courts, but appellate courts are relatively

unfamiliar. Further, by asking questions of the judges once the argument ends, students have a chance to learn about legal and judicial decision making, career paths, and government in general,” Leonard Williams, MU professor of political science and dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences, said. Williams has invited the court to hear a case at MU every two

years since 2013. Judges Michael P. Barnes and Terry A. Crone of St. Joseph County and Robert R. Altice, Jr. of Marion County presided over the case. After hearing arguments from the two lawyers, the judges took questions from the audience. Zack Clark, a student at MU, asked for a clarification between the terms inference and speculation, which came up

multiple times during the arguments. Barnes said that the difference is between information that can reasonably be inferred from other verified facts, and information that cannot be verified. Preston Wright, another MU student, asked whether the judges are appointed or elected, and if elected, how long their terms were. “Yes and yes,” Barnes said, with a laugh. “We are appointed, and stand for retention.” Altice said that they are appointed by a seven-member commission composed of three lawyers elected by the legal community, three non-lawyers appointed by the governor and Chief Justice of Indiana. The judges then stand for retention after their first two full years, and every 10 years after that. Crone added that they are required to retire by age 75. Additional questions included problems facing the judiciary and the power of the prosecutor in the Indiana legal system. All three judges agreed that a lack of resources is one of the main problems they face. Crone said that while the state appellate court handles

2,000-3,000 cases per year, the local courts handle up to two million cases per year and need a large amount of resources such as public defenders, law enforcement officers and funding. “There is a constant problem of resources,” he said. Additionally, Altice noted that they have seen an uptick in drug-related cases involving children, including cases in which the parents’ rights are called into question and the children are taken away. “We have also seen a decline in civil cases because litigation is expensive,” he added, noting that many civil cases are settled out of court. Barnes said that another concern is maintaining people’s confidence in the judicial system. “There has been an erosion in confidence in the judiciary,” he said. Crone added that, because of the way the government is structured, the judiciary is not always in line with the majority or popular opinion. “We are a check, and that results in us being unpopular or seen as being antimajoritarian,” he said. “We are the people that have to say to the majority, ‘Stop.’ That

doesn’t make us very popular,” Barnes added. Altice added that the judiciary ended Japanese internment and segregated schooling, and said that while their decisions are not always popular, judges do their best to make sure their decisions are right. Brad Yoder, MU professor of sociology, social work and criminal justice, asked about the role of the prosecutor in today’s judiciary, noting that they have a lot of authority and that there seems to be more confessions than criminal trials lately. “Prosecutors have very awesome powers,” Barnes, who served as a prosecutor before becoming a judge, said. “They are the linchpin of the system, and need integrity and compassion, as well as dignity. I hope the majority bring that.” Altice said that he served as a deputy prosecutor for 13 years, and that while 85 percent of cases ended with a plea agreement, he still tried 40 cases per year. “[Plea agreements] are a necessary element. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to do our job,” he said.

MU names new dean From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Dr. Mark Huntington has been named the dean for Natural and Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences at Manchester University. Huntington has served as associate dean for Natural and Health Sciences since Oct. 1, 2015. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Manchester, his master’s degree in physical therapy from Boston University, and his doctorate in physical

MARK HUNTINGTON education administration and human anatomy from Indiana University. The North Manchester resident is also a certified athletic trainer and licensed physical therapist. He has been a Manchester

faculty member for 32 years, starting as the University’s first certified athletic trainer in 1984. His teaching specialties include exercise physiology and human anatomy, and his clinical specialty is musculoskeletal assessment. He has served as associate dean for academic affairs and chair of MU’s former Exercise and Sport Sciences Department and has been instrumental in developing nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs in athletic training at MU. His first day in this new role was April 17, 2017.

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Jennifer Long Dillon (second from left) and Joseph Slacian touch a piece of the deck from the USS Wabash while showing off their membership cards to the USS Wabash AOR-5 Association while USS Wabash reunion officials Bud Biery (left) and Andy Anderson look on.

A special gift from the Wabash crew By Joseph Slacian

With more than 40 years in the newspaper business and more than 35 years of community service involvement here and in Hoopeston, Ill., I’ve received my share of accolades over the year. All of those pale in comparison to the honor bestowed upon Jennifer Long Dillon, Tourism Manager for Visit Wabash County, and me on Saturday night. We are now honorary members of the USS Wabash crew. Jennifer and I worked with former crewmembers of the USS Wabash to help JOSEPH make arrangements for their reunion last weekend. I created friendships with many of the crewmembers in 2011, the last time they visited Wabash. I did what any friend would do, and that is help out in any way. Needless to say, when Reunion Chair Harold “Andy” Anderson and Reunion Secretary Bud Biery asked Jennifer and I to stand following a dinner at the Wabash Elks Lodge, we were somewhat bewildered and somewhat anxious. Andy brought out a piece of steel, roughly 6-inches-by-12-inches, and asked us to reach out and touch it. As we did, he explained that it was one of the last pieces of deck from the USS Wabash in existence. (The ship was scrapped in Brownsville, Texas, in 2013, several years after its decommissioning.) Bud then said because we both touched the deck of the USS Wabash, we could now be considered crewmembers, and then presented each with honorary membership cards. He later explained how the piece of deck came into his possession.

He said he contacted the company that was doing the work on the USS Wabash in Brownsville, said he was a former crew member and asked about receiving a piece of the deck. Company officials said it was possible, for a fee of $100. A collector of Navy memorabilia, with a concentration on the Wabash, Bud readily agreed. So, for $100 for the company and another $18 in postage, the piece made its way from Texas to Bud’s home in Kansas. Needless to say, we were both shocked, surprised and extremely SLACIAN honored by their action. As a member of the Elks, I was tasked by Lodge leaders to helping reunion organizers anyway I could. And, as mentioned earlier, I wanted the people with whom I became friends with six years ago to have an enjoyable experience while visiting our community. I expected nothing in return, except seeing smiles on the crewmembers’ faces and sharing a laugh or two with the stories they told. I know Jennifer and I are both humbled and honored by their thoughtfulness. “It has been an honor to work and meet the crew of the USS Wabash,” she told me. “I am honored and humbled to be a part of this awesome crew.” This year’s reunion is just a memory now. But it is a memory I will cherish the rest of my life. And, if the good Lord is so willing, I’ll look forward to creating new memories with my crew mates in four or six years, when they return for another reunion. Joseph Slacian is the editor of The Paper of Wabash County.

Dear Editor: The dust has settled a bit. However, at the risk of stirring it up again, I would like to give recognition and praise to Wabash C o u n t y Councilman Matt Dillon. In spite of an onslaught of public criticism and r i d i c u l e , Councilman Dillon has stood firm for the property rights of Wabash County citizens and has not deviated from a personal platform of limited government and federalism. This bedrock constitutional platform that led tohis election three years ago is why he has questioned the wisdom of our county beinga ligned with the Northeast Regional Development Authority. It is unfortunate that the majority of our county council would accede authority, “the power or right to give orders, make decisions and enforce obedience,” to unelected, nongover nmental organizations like NIRDA, an organziation which has a propensity to choose winners and losers on the backs of the taxpayers and call it “grant money.” Matt Dillon’s steadfast commitment tothe principles he was elected on, is all the more admirable in light of the many local, state and federal officials who rarely govern by what they campaigned on. Scripture tells us in James 1:8 that “a double minded man is unstable in all of his ways. I, for one, would like to see more men and women in office like Matt Dillon, with the stability of mind and spirit to stand firm for constitutional, limited government. Laura Cole, Lagro

Be grateful for resources By Tashina Lahr-Manifold Every Earth Day, we at the Wabash Soil and Water Conservation District reflect on the wonderful natural resources we get to enjoy in Wabash County. Our staff is grateful for the opportunity to work with members of the community to facilitate voluntary initiatives to conserve land, water, forests and wildlife. We are one of 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) across the state – and nearly 3,000 across the nation – that provide a neighborly presence to help preserve and protect the natural resources that we all love. The Wabash County SWCD has been around for more than 25 years, and we’re proud of the impact made. SWCDs are local units of government that carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. We provide voluntary, incentive-driven approaches to landowners for better soil and cleaner water in the State of Indiana. Private landowners – using financial and technical assistance from local SWCDs – are

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implementing a wide variety of conservation practices including restoring wetlands, planting cover crops, filter strips, and preventing soil erosion. Born in the wake of the Dust Bowl, SWCDs have been involved in delivering conservation across America for more than 70 years. Because Indiana has a wide variety of landscapes and conservation needs, each district operates at the direction of locally elected board supervisors. This local perspective allows SWCDs to manage the resources and serve the needs of the citizens in their district. Soil and Water Conservation District staff and supervisors build partnerships with public and private, local, state and federal entities in an effort to develop locally driven solutions to natural resource concerns. Tashina Lahr-Manifold, Executive Director of Wabash Co. Soil & Water Conservation District

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1059 WEST 400 SOUTH Great location just outside of Wabash! House has so much potential with just a little handy work. Two bedrooms and one bath with large kitchen, utility room and family room. Potential of a third bedroom being upstairs landing area. No floor coverings/trim work in some rooms. Side deck with privacy fence would be a private and relaxing area this summer! House has been winterized and has 200 amp electrical panel. Electricity is not on so bring your flashlight if looking after dark. Basement entrance is outside by driveway. Possible foundation issue by basement doorway. Bank REO. MLS #201715864 $44,900 NEW LISTING - TEXT MRF3 TO 96000

505-507 BRYAN AVENUE, WABASH This is a very unique opportunity to own very well maintained rental units. Live in one unit and rent the others. These units have only had one owner since being built in 1980. The family is well respected for the quality of rental units in Wabash County. you must see all you get with these units. MLS #201541181 $264,000 WILL SPLIT! - TEXT MRF14 TO 96000

118 MEADOW, LAFONTAINE Nice property on quiet street in LaFontaine and priced to sell quickly! Three bedrooms, one bath and a one car attached garage. Property has been updated within the past 5 years and is ready for a new owner. Fenced in back yard with a nice deck for those upcoming summer evenings! Electric baseboard heat and wall air conditioner unit. Appliances can stay but are not warranted. Nice One half acre building site adjacent to Wabash storage shed in the back stays too. Currently rented so need a 24 hour High School. Very nice lot with a great location. notice for showings and subject to tenants rights for possession. MLS #201716088 $59,900 MLS #201715161 $19,500 NEW LISTING-LOT- TEXT MRF11 TO 96000 NEW LISTING - TEXT MRF6 TO 96000 HALF STREET

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16 ANNOUNCEMENTS NM Historical Society honors volunteers

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Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER — On April 18, the North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society honored 68 volunteers at a reception at the NM Center for History. The volunteers served as docents, researchers, exhibit planners, fabricators and artists, Thomas Marshall House docents, board members, program planners, preservation group members, school day volunteers, administrators, and in many other capacities. The historical society is virtually an all-volunteer run organization, so its operations depend heavily on volunteer

support. NMHS President Mary Chrastil first honored two long-time volunteers who passed away last year, Ferne Baldwin and Ralph Naragon. Both had been Historical Society volunteers for decades, and had helped the Society immensely. She also noted highlights from the past year that were achieved with the help of volunteers, including the new Center for History façade and many Indiana Bicentennial projects and events. A highlight of the evening was honoring volunteers who have accumulated 100 hours of service. These milestone volunteers received a polo shirt with the

North Manchester Center for History logo. Those reaching the 100 hour mark this year were Kay Barnett, Kathy Prater, Jack Schuler and David Waas. The Volunteer of the Year awards were given to Nancy Schuler and Jack Schuler. According to Chrastil, Mrs. Schuler has worked as a docent at the Center for History every week for many years. She has also taken on the task of recording all the volunteer hours in our data base, and recently became Chrastil’s assistant in bookkeeping and finance. “And she’s helped with everything from window displays to

organizing events.” Jack was recruited as a volunteer by wife Nancy. Chrastil said. “Jack can make just about anything, from a wall covered with barn siding to the fence around the critters in our early settlers display to cabinets for our clothing collection.” He has joined the Center’s Building and M a i n t e n a n c e Committee and made valuable contributions. This year, volunteers recorded 8,210 hours of service from April 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017, the equivalent of 3.9 Full Time Employees. Total volunteer hours since the Center opened are 71,692.

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NM Historical Society volunteers honored for 100 hours of service were (from left) Kathy Prater, Jack Schuler and Kay Barnett. Not pictured is David Waas. Photo provided

The 2017 NM Historical Society Volunteers of the Year were Nancy (from left) and Jack Schuler with NM Historical Society President Mary Chrastil. Photo provided

Showing off their awards are (front row, from left) Makinzie France, Olivia Kuhn, Sarah Eckrote, Anna Eckrote, Abby Richardson, Alaina Weaver; Blake Sadowsky (back row), Jeff Eckrote, Alex Kuhn, Eilee Deniston, Jackson Holland, Lincoln Wildermuth, Clay Wildermuth, Hannah McVay, Harley McVay. Photo provided

North Miami dairy teams do well at contest Article provided

The North Miami dairy teams had an incredible day at the area dairy contest on Thursday April 13, placing first, third, and fifth in the team competition. The teams also took six of the top ten indi-

vidual placings. High individual for the contest was Olivia Kuhn with the following also placing in the top ten: Harley McVay, Jeff Eckrote, Hannah McVay, Sarah Eckrote, and Makinzie France. The first place team consisted of Olivia

Kuhn, Sarah Eckrote, Eilee Deniston, and Hannah McVay. The third place team consisted of Alex Kuhn, Hannah McVay, Blake Sadowsky, and Makinzie France. The fifth place team consisted of Anna Eckrote, Lincoln Wildermuth, Abby

Richardson, and Clay Wildermuth. Alaina Weaver and Jackson Holland also had an exceptional day. The top three teams will advance to the state finals on May 20 at Purdue University.

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NM Historical Society volunteers who earned their 100-hour T-shirts in past years were (front row, from left) Carolyn Underwood, Nancy Reed, Gladys Airgood, Jane Ann Airgood, Mary Chrastil; Nancy Schuler (back row, from left), Jack Schuler, Jo Ann Schall, Jeanne Andersen, Joyce Joy, Kathy Prater, Mary Miller, Tom Brown, Kay Barnett, John Knarr, and Bonnie Hileman. Photo provided Using the guidelines provided by The Independent Sector volunteer website, the 71,692 hours translate into volunteer services valued at $1,689,064. In other words, Historical Society volunteers have donated

Coleson Scott Garrett Coleson Scott was born to Scott Garrett and Abby Whiteman, rural Wabash, at 10:57 a.m. April 27, 2017. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

almost 1.7 million dollars of service since the Society began keeping records in 2000. The North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society includes the North Manchester Center

for History, the Thomas Marshall House Museum and the Historic Homes Preservation Group. These groups are all not-for-profits who depend almost exclusively on volunteer support.

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The MSD of Wabash County Board of Education approved the Little Norse and Little Knights preschool programs for the 2017-2018 school year at its meeting Tuesday, April 25. The programs, which will be offered at Metro North Elementary and S o u t h w o o d Elementary schools, will provide local youth with learning and enrichment opportunities to better prepare the students for kindergarten, according to Janette Moore, Metro North Elementary School principal and one of the program’s spearheads. Moore, MSD Superintendent of Finance Tim Drake and Phil Boone, S o u t h w o o d Elementary School principal, first announced the program’s plans at the MSD school board meeting Feb. 28. The biggest reason for starting the programs were to fill a need for early child-

hood education in Wabash County, according to Boone. The MSD preschool will also offer full-day and half-day programs to better fit parent schedules and the youth’s needs, according to Moore. “We are excited to offer our Little Norse and Little Knights programs to students in our community,” Moore later told The Paper of Wabash County. “Based on information gathered by the Wabash Community Foundation, we know there is a need in our county for more early childhood programs. Each year we enroll more kindergarten students than spots available in our community preschools. Having our Little Norse and Little Knight programs will provide experiences for students that may not have had the option to attend an early childhood program. “We want to be able to provide full early childhood experiences to as many families as we can to help prepare students for school.”

Since the announcement, Boone said 36 potential little knights and 39 potential little Norse have signed up for the preschool. With the preschool approved, parents are invited to register and have the option of selecting the half-day program or a two-year, fullday program for $100 per year, or $25 per nine weeks, for either program. The two-year program will follow the MSD calendar and will run from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program includes transportation on the corporation’s buses and offers breakfasts and lunches. Through this option, Year One will be early enrollment with a focus on preschool curriculum while Year Two will be enrollment in kindergarten. The half-day program will focus on modified preschool curriculum and will still follow the MSD school calendar. It will provide breakfast and lunch, but require parent transportation. Morning sessions

will take place from 8:15-11 a.m. while afternoon sessions will take place 12:15-3 p.m. No matter which program is selected, the MSD preschool curriculum will focus on preparing children for kindergarten through investigation, exploration and the discovery process while refining and expanding skills and knowledge, according to Moore. Enrollment is now open to children that will be 4-years-old by Aug. 1. Parents that have already expressed interest in the course will be notified by Monday, May 15. The preschool’s school year will

The Little Norse and Little Knights preschool program was approved by the MSD of Wabash County school board Tuesday night, April 25, and will begin Aug. 9. Photo provided begin Wednesday, Aug. 9, with an open house planned for Monday, Aug. 7. For more information on the Little

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Duke helps city install damaged light pole By The Paper staff On March 22, a windstorm ripped through the City of Wabash. Windstorms such as these are quite dangerous and can cause problems for park departments around the country, Wabash Park Superintendent Adam Hall noted. This particular windstorm caused two problems for the Wabash Park Department that day. The first incident blew down a large tree across the road that leads into the Charley Creek Park. The tree blocked the entire road, preventing a park patron from leaving. The Park Department and Street Department acted quickly and were able to remove the tree and allow the patron to exit the park. The second event happened at the same time that day. A gust of wind came through the City Park from the east, toppling the centerfield light post of the softball diamond. Damage was limited to the pole and three 1500 watt lights that were attached to the pole. Replacing a pole and lights for anything of this nature is an unexpected hit to a budget, Hall noted. Fortunately, the City of Wabash was able acquire a pole and the required equipment to install it through the donation of Duke Energy. Mayor Scott Long was able to contact representatives at Duke Energy who agreed to supply a pole and set it upright, once Quality Electric secured new lights to the pole. On Tuesday April 18, Duke Energy

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More than 2,600 removed from local voting rolls By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com ẇ

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More than 460,000 Hoosiers have been removed from Indiana voting rolls since 2014 under a plan from the office of Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson. In Wabash County, 2,664 voters have been removed from the rolls, according to Teresa Ehret, Election and Voter

Registration Clerk in the Wabash County Clerk’s office. While federal law requires removing inaccurate voter list information, this work was formerly done almost entirely at the county level and not all county voter registration offices had the funding to do this work on a regular basis, Lawson noted in a news release. To ensure that voter list maintenance work was done

uniformly throughout Indiana by all counties, Lawson asked the General Assembly to fund a comprehensive statewide voter list maintenance program. Under this program, current voter registration records are checked to confirm that voters still live at the address indicated on their record. Voters are also given the opportunity to update outdated or incorrect information on their

registration records. Ehret told The Paper of Wabash County that she continually updates the county’s voter registration list. “Our State Voter Registration System (VRS) allows the voter registration offices to match voters who move in or out of our counties,” she said. “By doing that the registration in the ‘old’ county is merged with the registration in the ‘new’ county. “I get updates from the Department of Health which lists voters from Wabash County who have passed away which I then cancel their registrations. I also get updates from the Department of Corrections from the State VRS system which shows potential matches in voters in Wabash County which will get canceled as a disfranchisement if the information matches.” Ehret said she also gets a quarterly report from the Wabash County S h e r i f f ’ s Department, which lists those who have been convicted of a crime. Those individuals also will get canceled as disfranchisement if the information matches. “The State of Indiana works with other states in the country matching voters who might be registered in different states,” she continued. “If I get a report that shows the voter might be registered in another state, I send that voter a letter asking them to confirm their registration. “If it comes back to me, it then gets flagged as inactive and will be canceled if the voter does not update or vote in two General Elections following the letter.” Occasionally, she said, she gets help from the public. “Once in a great while, I will get a phone call from a voter who has moved out of state and would like to know how to cancel his or her registration,” Ehret said. “At that time, I get their new address and send them a cancellation form to sign and date and return to me. Once that is received

back in our office, I will then cancel their registration.” Under the program funded by the State Legislature, funding provided by the General Assembly, the non-forwardable postcards were sent to voters throughout Indiana in 2014. The postcards from this mailing that were returned to the Indiana Election Division with an “unknown or insufficient address” were used to identify voter registration records, which could have outdated or inaccurate information. A second forwardable postcard was then sent to each of the voters whose first postcard was returned. The second postcard asked these voters to take action by updating their registration information. Hoosiers who did not update outdated voter registration information had their record at this address marked as “inactive”. As a result, if these “inactive” records were not updated or if the voter did not vote from that address at any election held in 2014, 2015, or 2016, that registration record was canceled after the November 2016 general election. “When I became Secretary of State, I discovered voter list maintenance was not being done statewide and many outdated voter registrations were still on the rolls,” Lawson said in the news release. “I made it a priority to ensure our state’s list was accurate and that we followed the federal law. While this federal law requires a slow process that has taken over four years, our state is finally in the rhythm of doing regular voter list maintenance and Hoosiers are starting to see the results. “Updating these records will help us create a more accurate picture of voter turnout for the state, which has been reported as inaccurately low due to the large number of outdated registrations, while protecting the integrity of our elections.”

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Laketon Auxiliary announces annual poppy sale in May By The Paper staff

LAKETON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary will offer veteran-made poppies the weekends of May 6, 13 and 30. The poppy was originally adopted as a national symbol of remembrance by the American Legion at the Cleveland Convention in September 1920 as a

memorial to all veterans. The Auxiliary added their support, and in 1924 was given total responsibility for poppy production and distribution. The Poppy Program is now one of the oldest and most beneficial Auxiliary programs, with all funds used only for the benefit of rehabilitation of veterans and those hospitalized. All American Legion

Auxiliary units must participate in the Poppy Program. The Auxiliary Department furnishes all the material to make the red crepepaper flowers, and pays the veteran for each one made. It provides both physical and mental rehabilitation, as well as a means of income.

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us wanted to get together, we were being offered at different events and it came to the point where we just said, ‘We could really make a living doing this because people want to hear us sing together,’” he said. “So, we had to have what they say in the show ‘Gypsy,’ we

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have had “some great experiences” continuing their singing careers together. On the road for seven years, the band has performed more than 600 shows and sung with 31 major symphony orchestras. The group sings 60s hits by bands including The Beatles, The Rascals, The Turtles, Motown and The Four Seasons. The Midtown Men’s concert provides a unique opportunity for audiences everywhere, especially with the group’s history, according to Spencer. “I think that audiences always love to hear dirt and wonderful, inspirational stories (of the group’s past),” he said. “It’s a very inspirational evening. We’re four, hard-working gentlemen who make a living at entertaining audiences and letting them forget about the world that we live in right now. They get to get away from it for 90 minutes and it’s wonderful to do that. “Also there’s a nostalgia to the show that is so missed and it was so genuine in the 60s … that is present in our concert.” Spencer said he encourages everyone to come to the show on Thursday. “They are going to hear some great music, and they’re going to enjoy an evening with four best friends doing what they love and that’s entertaining,” he said. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $35, $45 and $58 and may be purchased by visiting honeywellcenter.org or call the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-563-1102. Learn more about The Midtown Men by following them on Facebook or visiting themidtownmen.com.

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Visit Wabash County to host 2 trolley tours By The Paper staff Registration is still available for Visit Wabash County’s “Historic Tales of North Manchester” Trolley Tour on Saturday, May 6. The event is from 11a.m. to 1p.m. and costs $25 per person, plus an additional $12 for lunch at the Mainview Inn. This

tour is designed and lead by Mary Chrastil, President of the North Manchester Historical Society. Participants will tour the townof North Manchester via Trolley no. 85. They will visit the historic downtown, covered bridge, Manchester University, and many historic homes. There also will be lunch at The

Mainview Inn and a Q&A session with Mary Chrastil. Guests should plan to meet in front of Eagles Theatre at 10:30 a.m. for Wabash resident pick up, or at the North Manchester Center for History at 11a.m. for North Manchester resident pick up. “We are excited to expand our historic tours to North

‘Addams Family’ auditions planned By The Plain Dealer staff

Auditions for the Wabash Area Community Theater production of “The Addams Family, the Musical” will be May 12-13 at the Honeywell Center. The May 12 auditions are from 6-8 p.m., while the May 13 auditions are noon-4 p.m. is delighted to be bringing America’s weirdest Family to Wabash!! The WACT production of “The Addams Family, the Musical”, will come alive on stage at the Ford Theater in the Honeywell Center on September 22, 23, 24, and we invite you to be part of the family! America’s weirdest family comes to life in this original musical about love, family, honesty and growing up. The story is every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the precious daughter, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family – a man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s ‘normal’ boyfriend and his parents. This delightful comedy is full of fun and great music. Featured characters are: Gomez Addams, the Father; Morticia Addams, the

mother; Uncle Fester; Grandma; Wednesday Addams, the young, beautiful daughter; Pugsley Addams, the brother; Lurch, the Butler; Lucas Beineke, the fiancé and his parents; and of course, The Addams Family Ancestors. All roles are adult roles so you must be High School or older to audition. Director for the show will be Marilyn Sexton Mason from North Manchester.

Manchester,” said Jennifer Long-Dillon, Tourism Manager for Visit Wabash County, “Mary Chrastil has such a wealth of knowledge about the history of North Manchester and I am positive you will discover new things about the charming town.” To register for this this exciting, unique tour, please stop in the Welcome Center at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, or call 260563-7171. The $25 fee is

Musical Director will be Judy Ward. Auditions will be held on Friday, May 12, from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, May 13, from noon to 4 p.m. in the Honeywell Center. Please be prepared to sing 32 bars from a recent musical, 1980 or later.

P u l l e d Po r k - o r - C h ic k e n Dinner Includes meat choice, 2 sides, & drink.

Adults $9 • Children 5-12 $5 4 and under free Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street, Wabash

Friday, May 12 4pm-7pm Proceeds to benefit the Wabash Church of the Brethren Youth Fund and the Wabash County Homeless.

On sale May 3 at 10 am

due upon registration, and those attending should bring an additional $12 on Saturday to pay for lunch at the Mainview Inn. This is the second tour in as many days planned by Visit Wabash County. On Friday, May 5, a Cinco de Mayo tour, featuring stops at The Honeywell Center, Habenero Grill, The Waldo and Gallery 64. Contact the Welcome Center for more information.

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Maurice Terry, 84

Dottie Brown, 66 Worked at Shirt Shed

U.S. Army veteran

Sept. 29, 1950 – April 28, 2017

Dec. 1, 1932 – April 24, 2017

Dottie Brown, 66, of Wabash, died at 6:47 p.m., Friday, April 28, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 29, 1950, in Paintsville, Ky., to George and Ella Mae (Boyd) Banks. Dottie married Charles E. Brown in Wabash on Feb. 25, 1972. She worked at Wabash Magnetics retiring in 2003, she also worked at Shirt Shed in Wabash. Dottie loved holidays, her family, and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Brown of Wabash, two children, Dwayne (Carol) Brown of Hermantown, Minn., and Tammy (Scott) France of Wabash; two grandsons, Jonah France and Jacob France, both of Wabash; four brothers and a sister, her twin brother, Bobby Banks, Nila (Dave) Collins, Loyd Banks, and Charles Ray Banks, all of Van Lear, Kentucky, and George (Shelby) Banks, Jr. of Mt. Sterling, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 pm, Wednesday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Dottie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Kimberly Stefanatos, 44 Enjoyed outdoors Feb. 5, 1973 – April 27, 2017

Kimberly Ann Stefanatos, 44, of Fort Wayne, died at 10:44 a.m., Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Feb. 5, 1973 in Wabash, to W.M. Harold Dials and Chris (Hensley) Stephens. Kimberly married Steven Stefanatos in Wabash on Oct. 18, 1997. She was an LPN and worked for Maxium Home Healthcare Service in Fort Wayne. She loved her family, her animals, and helping people. Kimberly enjoyed being outside, old Western and Disney movies, mushroom hunting, camping, and big meals with her family. Her favorite quotes were “One moment at a time” and “Celebrate Life.” She is survived by her husband, Steven Stefanatos of Fort Wayne, two children, Garrett Kennedy and Alexis Stefanatos, both of Fort Wayne, mother, Chris (James) Stephens of Wabash, sister, June (Kermit) Shepherd of Wabash, and brother, Bill (Lisa) Dials of Brownsburg, Indiana, two step-brothers, Jeremy (Heather) Stephens, and Ryan Stephens, both of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial service will be 5:00 pm, Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Lee Garrard officiating. Friends may call 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Thursday at the funeral home. Donations can be made to Kimberly’s GoFundMe campaign. The memorial guest book for Kimberly may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Opal Bradley, 89 Retired from Bryan Manufacturing July 23, 1927 – April 30, 2017

Opal J. Bradley, 89, North Manchester, passed away at 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. Opal was born on July 23, 1927 to Joe and Maudie (Miller) McKenzie in Floyd County, Kentucky. On April 12, 1943, Opal married Aaron Bradley. He passed away on Nov. 16, 2000. Surviving are three sons, two daughters, three brothers, four sisters, three nieces. Visitation is noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, with services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Maurice O. Terry, 84, of LaFontaine, passed away at his lake home on Monday, April 24, 2017. He was born to the late Thomas Harrison “Harry” and Martha (Payne) Terry on Dec. 1, 1932, in Moundville, Ala. He was a Hale Community High School graduate and he received his bachelor degree at University of Alabama, where he remained an avid fan. Maurice married Bonnie Rigney on June 16, 1962; she survives. He served his country in the United States Army. Maurice retired as a Veteran Administrator for the Marion Veterans Hospital in Marion, Indiana. Maurice was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church in LaFontaine. He was also a member of American Legion Post 49 in Van Buren, NARFE, Arbor Trace Golf Club in Marion, and Meals on Wheels of Wabash County. Maurice enjoyed the veterans group that met once a month in LaFontaine, fishing, golfing, spending time at the lake, watching and feeding his birds, and his love for his cat, Punkin. Along with his wife, Bonnie; he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Martha (Jesse) Godwin of Pineapple, Ala.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Shawn O. Terry,brothers and sisters, Olla Bell Terry, Estelle Terry, Olen Terry, Odelle Lakeman, Frances Gafford, Thomas Terry, Lester Terry, and J.D. Terry. Funeral service were Friday, April 28, 2017, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 W. Kendall St., LaFontaine, with Pastor Crystal Jacobson and Pastor Larry Ray officiating. Burial was in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine. Visitation for family and friends was Thursday, April 27, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine. Preferred memorials are directed to LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Esther Snepp, 71 Enjoyed reading July 10, 1945 – April 18, 2017

Esther “Kippy” (Hapner) Snepp, 71, of Peabody’s Nursing Home, North Manchester, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017. She was born July 10, 1945, to Eldo and Mary Hapner. Kippy was a homemaker and loved to create with her hands, garden and read. She is survived by her sister, Rhonda (John) Ross, Lagro; four children, Lavona (Jim) Marks, North Manchester, Rachelle Sneed, Wabash, Riley (Kris) Gamsby, Wabash, and Ralph Gamsby, Roann; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Gary Hapner; a daughter, Delana Parker; a son, Rodney Gamsby; and a grandson, Caleb Marks. There were no services. A private celebration of life for the family is planned on Mother’s Day. Our mother was a beautiful soul leaving behind a great legacy. She will be forever missed and loved dearly.

Larry Blackmond, 75

Barbara Korporal, 82

GM retiree

Marion High graduate

Oct. 15, 1941 – April 27, 2017

July 14, 1934 – April 24, 2017

Larry Dale Blackmond, 75, of Warren, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at his home in Warren. He was born on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1941, in Parma, Mo. He married Ann Blackmond on Friday, Aug. 30, 1963, in Anderson. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter, a sister, seven grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Visitation and services were Monday, May 1, at the McNatt United Methodist Church, Warren. Glancy - H. Brown and Son Funeral Home, Warren, was in charge of arrangements.

Barbara C. Korporal, 82, of Van Buren, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born on Saturday, July 14, 1934, in Grant County. She married Merritt Korporal on Sunday, April 17. Survivors include her husband, two sons, a daughter, three brothers, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Visitation was Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, Van Buren. Services were Friday, April 28, 2017, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Van Buren Cemetery in Van Buren.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents April 9 At 1:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Aaron G. Snep, 23, North Manchester, was traveling east on CR 1100 North when he fell asleep at the wheel, drifted left of center, exited the roadway and struck a utility pole. Snep was arrested for operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level of .10.

April 23 At 8:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by was Zachary S. Rife, 25, Lagro, was backing into a private drive on CR 300 West when he collided with a legally parked vehicle. At 8:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Allison P. Smith, 19, North Manchester, was eastbound on SR 114 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

April 24 At 12:37 p.m., a semi tractor-trailer driven by Stephen L. Neel, 62, Noblesville, was traveling north on CR 200 West when the trailer hooked a power line and pulled the line and a power box off a nearby residence. At 2:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeffrey E. Cox, 22, Roann, was traveling eastbound on U.S. 24 when an unknown vehicle crossed eastbound traffic and collided with Cox’s vehicle.

April 25 At 3;40 a.m., a vehicle driven by Tara L. Latz, 30, Logansport, was traveling north on SR 15 when she fell asleep, exited the roadway, struck a wooden fence and collided with a guardrail. At 4:01 p.m., a vehicle driven by Landon H. Ottinger, 17, Denver, was attempting to park in the Northfield High School parking lot when he collided with a parked vehicle.

Citations April 21 Gary T. Scacco, 46, Macy, disregarding a stop sign.

Bookings Anna M. Conley, 32, Liberty Mills, felony petition to revoke probation on unlawful possession of a syringe, misdemeanor conversion and misdemeanor possession of mari-

juana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Stacy J. Dils, 45, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear on. Nathan E. Cooper, 28, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated, felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated with prior, misdemeanor public intoxication, misdemeanor disorderly conduct and misdemeanor operator never licensed. Abobakr O. Abbasi, 31, West Lafayette, felony reckless driving and felony resisting law enforcement. Matthew L. Moorman, 37, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15 or more. Christopher A. Mollette, 32, Mentone, felony petition to revoke probation on dealing in methamphetamine charge and felony unlawful possession of a syringe. Taylor D. Sleeth, 19, Claypool, misdemeanor battery resulting in bodily injury and misdemeanor criminal mischief. Samantha L. Daug, 20, Peru, misdemeanor failure to appear on possession of marijuana charge. Jesse L. Stouffer, 38, Andrews, felony petition to revoke probation on failure to appear. Brittney M. Hattabaugh, 28, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. James R. Woolever, 18, Peru, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia and misdemeanor minor consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Trista A. Worthington, 20, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Bruce E. McGuire, 31, Wabash, misdemeanor termination of electronic home detention or community corrections. Trevor A. Koontz, 24, Andrews, misdemeanor possession of

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marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Terry L. Kennedy, 60, Peru, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia, operating while intoxicated, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and possession of paraphernalia. Keith A. Collins, 46, Wabash, misdemeanor public nudity. Cody T. Hardesty, 28, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke drug court. Dylin W. Gray, 25, Wabash, misdemeanor false informing, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia, misdemeanor failure to appear on possession of marijuana charge and felony failure to appear on domestic battery charge. Devin M. Walker, 24, Marion, burglary. Wabash Police Department Accidents April 25 At 9:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alexander M. Bechtold, 17, Wabash, was parked at Hanna Park when the vehicle rolled backwards and struck a tree. April 27 At 6:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Adam A. Taylor, 35, Wabash, was reversing in a private driveway on Orchard Street when he collided with a parked vehicle. Citations April 24 Regina M. Cooper, 38, Wabash, seatbelt violation. April 27 Trevor A. Baker, 27, Wabash, speeding. North Manchester Citations April 26 Jacob T. Gerber, 23, Ossian, no operator’s license when required. Arrests April 27 Abraham V. Solorio, 38, Fort Wayne, driving while never receiving an operator’s license. Cases April 22 At 8:07 a.m., fraud report taken in the 400 block of East 2nd Street. April 24

At 7:40 p.m., theft report taken in the 300 block of South Maple Street.

April 25 At 4:44 p.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of North Market Street. Fire April 21 At 2:34 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm. At 5:44 p.m., 500 block of Hawthorne Trail for medical assist. At 9:45 p.m., 100 block of East Main Street for medical assist. April 24 At 9:36 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 6:10 p.m., 1300 block of North Market Street for medical assist. April 25 At 6:44 p.m., units from North Manchester and Chester Township fire departments responded to the 1100 block of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist. At 7:20 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. April 26 At 5:39 a.m., 400 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. April 27 At 2:15 p.m., 300 block of East Main Street for medical assist. Land Transfers Linda K. Baker, Harold D. Strange and Floretta L. Strange to Linda K. Baker, Sally Meyer, Joe Strange, Mick Strange and Sam Strange, personal representation deed. Jay D. Blackburn to Jay D. and Ashly N. Blackburn, quitclaim deed. Midtown Rentals LLC to Benjamin B. and Jennifer R. Bailey, warranty deed. Alan L. and Monica A. Brubaker to Brad and Boyd Brubaker, warranty deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Dorothy J. Lundquist, Sheriff ’s deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Mindy and Kasey D. Benedict, Sheriff ’s deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land

to Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Sheriff ’s deed. John W. Rish to John W. and Cassandra L. Rish, quitclaim deed. Wabash Inn Inc. to Mota LLC, corporate deed. Lake City Bank, Ralph L. Bolinger Revocable Trust, Mary C. Haman, Gloria A. Bolinger Revocable Trust, Ralph L. Bolinger and Gloria A. Bolinger to Drew D. and Adrienne J. Spangle, trust deed. Lake City Bank, Ralph L. Bolinger Revocable Trust, Gloria A. Bolinger Revocable Trust, Mary C. Haman, Ralph L. Bolinger and Gloria A. Bolinger to Thomas Williams, trust deed. WMI Properties LLC to Wabash Marketplace Inc., warranty deed. Larry D. Cain, Karen A. Cain and Bruce A. Cain to Evan and Gina Deaton, warranty deed. Brett Snodgrass and Indiana Luxury Homes Inc. to Gregory D. and Karen L. Patton, corporate deed. Kristi Lundquist to Ernest J. Krhin III, warranty deed. David M. Weaver, Douglas K. Weaver, Mercedes J. Weaver and Dean C. Weaver to Dean C. and Terri L. Weaver, personal representation deed. Wabash County Habitat for Humanity Inc. to Keving Kling, corporate deed. Kim and William Hunt to Viking Assets LLC, warranty deed. James K. Van Duyne to Jessica D. Truman, warranty deed. Pathfinder Services Inc. to Joshua L. Steele and Kristine R. Strange, corporate

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Maria Garcia, 76 Enjoyed music May 5, 1940 – April 21, 2017

Maria G. Garcia, 76, of Fort Wayne, passed away at 1:18 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Sunday, May 5, 1940. Surviving are three daughters, 10 grandchildren, 28 greatgrandchildren, a greatgreat-grandchild, three

sisters and a brother. Visitation and services were . Saturday, April 29, at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren. deed. Dewayne L. Brooks and Dewayne L. Brooks II to Dewayne L. Brooks II, personal representation deed. Wendel Dawes Inc. to Scott and Barbara Dawes, corporate deed. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to Hoffmans Nursery and Landscaping Inc., warranty deed. Kevin S. and Mary L. Musselman to Valerie K. Wilcox, warranty deed. Jordan L. Tandy to Pamela and Kenneth Arthur, warranty deed. Anita Wells, Elizabeth Little and Martha M. Whinery to Elizabeth Little, quitclaim deed. Jonathan Fisher and Penelope Galley to Penelope Galley, quitclaim deed. Jonathan Fisher and Penelope Galley to Jonathan Fisher, quitclaim deed. Daniel J. Pearman to Donald J. Beamer, warranty deed. Faith Z. and Ronald H. Rider to Ronald H.

Rider, quitclaim deed. Grade Bible Fellowship, First Baptist Church in Wabash Inc. and Aaron D. Brown to Kimberly J. Brown, warranty deed. Patricia L. Hendrickson to Michael J. Campbell Jr., quitclaim deed. Larry A. and Sharon Casper to Linda L. Schafer, warranty deed. Linda L. Schafer to Larry A. and Sharon Casper, warranty deed. David and Kimberlee M. Working to Zachary Working, warranty deed. Gerardo Ortiz, Juan C. Ortiz Aguirre and Felipe R. Ortiz to Mi Pueblo Bar and Grill of Wabash Inc., warranty deed. Permits

Charles W. Reed, pond. Cameron Gates, new garage. Merrill Templin, pole building.

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Commissioners give answers on insurance, storage sheds By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

The Wabash County Board of Commissioners approved spending more than $135,000 on several items at their Monday, May 1, meeting. C o u n t y Coordinator Jim Dils asked the commissioners to revisit three items that they had said they would take under advisement at previous meetings. I n s u r a n c e appraisals on seven of the county’s buildings, discussed at the April 17 meeting, was Dils’s first item. The question of replacement versus reproduction insurance had been raised, with replacement coverage appraisals for all buildings costing $2,520 and reproduction appraisals for the courthouse and judicial center costing an additional $3,125. “We’d like to move forward with getting these appraisals completed, but it was taken under advisement at that time,” Dils said. The commissioners chose to retain their current replacement coverage, and approved replace-

ment appraisals at a cost of $2,520. “We’re proceeding with replacement appraisals, and not pursuing the reproduction [coverage] at this time, while that distinction becomes more clear and we learn more about it,” Commissioner Barry Eppley said. Dils also revisited the county’s cyber insurance policy, also discussed on April 17, and reminded the commissioners that they took three recommendations under advisement: $250,000 of coverage, $500,000 of coverage or $1 million of coverage, all through Travelers. The current policy covers $25,000. The commissioners approved increasing coverage to $250,000, with a one percent deductible, for a premium of $3,440 per year. Dils’s final item was the purchasing of new 10-by-20 foot storage sheds, one for the Sheriff ’s Department and one for the courthouse. The commissioners had approved one, and requested that Dils look into getting a discount for purchasing two sheds. “There is no discount on the shed, per se, but the vendor is

willing to put in what is valued at $200 for a ramp to get the tractors and so forth in and out of the shed,” Dils said. “So that would be a $200 valued ramp in each of the sheds if we get two, but there would be no discount.” The commissioners approved one shed, to be placed at the Sheriff ’s Department, for $3,005. They will revisit purchasing a replacement for the courthouse’s shed later this year. County Recorder Lori Draper announced that Senate Bill 505 was recently signed into law. She said that the bill will modernize the recorder’s office, and that she will need ordinances from the commissioners in order to make some changes. “My goal with being on the state committee was to get rid of the Security Protection Fund. I didn’t totally succeed with that, but we can transfer the money and spend it,” she said. Previously, the funds could only be spent on specific items, but transferring will allow the Recorder’s Office to

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purchase a new microphone machine, Draper said. According to Draper, an ordinance by the commissioners will be required to transfer the necessary funds. Additionally, she said that they will need to update the ordinance regarding bulk user fees, which are the fees charged to companies that purchase all of the county’s records each month. The current rate is seven cents, and Draper requested that it be changed to the minimum required by

SB 505, 10 cents. In other news, County Highway Superintendent John Martin recommended accepting the rock salt bid from Cargill, for $78.34 per ton, for a total of $125,344 for the 2017-2018 season. The commissioners opened the bids at their April 24 meeting. The bid was unanimously approved. Sheriff Bob Land reported that the month of April saw an average of 84.26 inmates in the Wabash County Jail, with an average of 152 inmates across the

four facilities used by the county. Last week’s average was 76.85, with 76 in the Wabash County Jail, 54 in Miami County, five in Elkhart County and nine in Wells County as of Monday, May 1, according to Land. There were 24 new book-ins and eight transports, and a total of 63 inmates in the Wabash County Jail are being held pending court action of some kind, he said. Additionally, the S h e r i f f ’ s Department’s new P25 radio system has been fully installed.

“We’re going to try to get the bugs straightened out today,” Land said. County Clerk Elaine Martin requested permission to replace their copy machine with a new one from Perry Pro Tech for $4,800. “It runs about $400 a year for maintenance, which includes everything except for paper,” she said. She said that purchasing is $800 cheaper than leasing for four years, and that she has the money available in two of the office’s funds.

NM Historical Society celebrates Preservation Month By The Paper staff May is National Historic Preservation Month. In honor of this national celebration, the North Manchester Historical Society will feature a program on preservations efforts led by Indiana Landmarks. Suzanne Stannis, Director of Heritage Education for the state office, and Paul Hayden, Director of the Northeast Regional Field Office will present “Indiana L a n d m a r k s : P r e s e r v i n g , Revitalizing and Reconnecting.” The program will be in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Retirement Center, 2201 East St., at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8. It is open to the public at no cost. Founded in 1960, Indiana Landmarks is the largest statewide preservation organization in the U.S. Indiana Landmarks

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saves the places that matter to Hoosiers— houses, barns, bridges, churches, schools, downtown districts, and vintage neighborhoods. Indiana Landmarks is a nonprofit organization, with a main office in Indianapolis and nine regional offices, staffed by professionals who help people save and revitalize historic places. Their primary programs include advice and support, maintaining historic sites, education, recue and rehab of endangered properties, publica-

tion of Indiana Preservation magazine, and grants and loans to local preservation groups. According to Landmarks, historic buildings heighten our sense of place and connect us through the generations, helping us remember what is important in our lives. By restoring and repurposing historic buildings, they save buildings people will use and enjoy today, adapting vintage places rather than throwing them away, sparing landfills and becoming eco-

nomic drivers. Historic restorations improve property values, promote tourism, and inject vitality into neighborhoods and business districts. North Manchester is a town that has always been supportive of historic preservation, and the NM Historical Society is a leading local advocate; the newly restored 1920’s façade on the Center for History on Main Street attests to this dedication. The town’s successful façade restoration program and the large number of beautifully maintained historic homes are other indications of community interest. NMHS is especially happy to host this program just two weeks after Landmarks hosted a state-wide historic preservation conference in Wabash, Society President Mary Chrastil said.

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The pleasures of ball park food

own. It started in the college and pro football parking lots. Baseball A few weeks ago, I had the pleas- followed suit. ure of attending an Indiana Pacers Tailgating has become a tradigame with a few of my buddies. Of tion. Think about it, it has become course we talked sports so popular that major the entire trip to networks stage their Indianapolis. Our seats football coverage from were down close. In college campuses every fact, Larry Bird and weekend. I have been Donnie Walsh’s seats known to tailgate at were over our shoulder. Colts games, even one We could have memorable one in a stopped at any fine driving rainstorm. But restaurant in the area the food was always the but opted for a good old focal point. fashioned hot dog and a I remember as a kid beverage before the going to White Sox park game started. There’s with my dad and my something about a brother. The smell of BILL BARROWS “ballpark hot dog.” hot dogs, popcorn, funSeveral years ago, arenel cakes, stale beer nas and ballparks and cigars were the upgraded the entire menu to high- things that I recall from those viser quality items. Next, there was its as well as learning the game the trend of attracting more fans from my dad. I can’t remember by diversifying the food items and ever going to a ballpark without even bringing in local favorites sampling the food. The hot dogs depending upon the region. Say for seem to always be better than anyinstance, in Milwaukee German thing that you can buy in a local favorites highlight the menus. grocery store. Don’t know why, but Bratwurst for everyone! In Texas, it’s a fact. beef barbecue highlights the cuiIs there anything better that a sine. In Petco Park in San Diego, couple of dogs with all of the fixfish tacos debuted. ings, a bag of peanuts and a beverBut I believe the need for all of age to highlight the experience of the changes was brought on by watching your favorite team at a something that we consider com- crowded sports venue? Fish monplace now -- tailgating. Fans tacos????? I don’t think so!!! found nothing out of the ordinary Follow Bill Barrows on Twitter with ballpark fare back let’s say, in @bbarrows17webtv or email at the mid 70s. So they brought their bbarrows@thepaperofwabash.com By Bill Barrows

Wabash’s David Ford receives his championship trophy from Paul Zielinski, state secretary of the Indiana Knights of Columbs, and Craig Hanusin, state treasurer. Photo provided

Ford wins K of C’s state free throw championship By The Paper staff On Saturday February 4th the Wabash Knights of Columbus held their annual Council and District Free Throw Championship at the Wabash County YMCA gym. The annual competition is for boys and girls ages 9 – 14. The winners of the competition in Wabash were eligible to participate in the North East Regional at St. Vincent de Paul School Gym in Ft. Wayne. Dave Ford won the regional competition for 12 Year old

boys which qualified him to participate in the state competition. On March 12, 2017 at Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church and School in Greenwood, 68 competitors took to the hardwood for truly exciting competition for the State Title. Dave Ford sunk 24 of 25 free throws and was crowned the 2017 State Free Throw Champion in the 12 year old boys division. Since its beginning in 1972, over 2.5 million youths have participated in the contest

internationally. Last year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 local competitions. The Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 1.8 million members. Last year, Knights donated over 70 million volunteer hours and $167.5 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, councils, communities, culture of life, families, and youth.

Special Olympics seeks volunteers for Area 5 games

Special Olympics of Wabash County is hosting the May 13 Track and Field for Area 5 at the Wabash High School Track and Field. The event will bring six counties to Wabash starting with the opening ceremonies at 8:30 a. m. Athletes will be competing in field events: running and standing long jump, softball and tennis ball throw, shot put, and javelin throw. Track events will be 10 M walk/runs to 400 and 800 walk/runs. There will be wheelchair events also. Bocce ball will be take place in the infield. Volunteers are needed to be escorts for the athletes to and

from their events, as well as helping with each event. The 400 x 100 relay will be the last event and should be

over around 2 p.m. Anyone wishing to help with the event can call Lizzy Makin 765-716-4896.

Trout season begins From the DNR The 2017 Indiana trout stream season opens this Saturday, April 29, at 6 a.m. local time and runs through Dec. 31. By Saturday morning, DNR fisheries personnel will have stocked nearly 22,000 rainbow trout in 17 streams across the state. The trout are produced at DNR’s Curtis Creek Trout Rearing Station in LaGrange County. In addition to rainbows, brown trout raised at Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery will be stocked in mid-May. However, anglers

may catch holdover browns from prior stockings in streams such as the Brookville Lake tailwater on the Whitewater River, Little Elkhart River, Solomon Creek and Pigeon River. Information about Indiana trout stocking sites and the respective number of trout stocked at each is at wildlife.IN.gov/5457.h tm. Anglers age 18 and older must have a trout stamp and valid fishing license to fish for trout. The daily bag limit is five trout, and no more than one can be a brown

trout. The minimum size limit is 7 inches. An 18-inch minimum size limit for brown trout exists at Oliver, Olin and Martin lakes in LaGrange County, and on Whitewater River below the Brookville Lake dam in Franklin County. Also, sections of the Little Elkhart River, Solomon Creek and Cobus Creek in Elkhart County are designated as catchand-release and artificial lures or flies only. Before fishing, make sure you know the law, particularly at these special sites.

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By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – Wabash County Habitat for Humanity and the Singleton family will work alongside Lowe’s volunteers and all-female construction crews for Habitat for Humanity’s 10th annual National Women Build Week, May 6-14. Habitat’s National Women Build Week invites women to help make a difference and devote at least one day to help build decent and affordable housing in their local communities. More than 17,000 women, including Lowe’s Heroes volunteers, are expected to volunteer at construction sites across the country as part of Habitat’s 2017 National Women Build Week. In North

Manchester on May 13, volunteers will work to renovate and add on to an older house for the Singleton family who are hoping to move into their new rural home by the end of summer with their three daughters. Tyler and Shailea Singleton are so excited about modifying this existing home to meet their family’s needs. Home ownership is a dream for them, and they have worked with Habitat for more than six months now to accomplish their dream. Lowe’s helped launch National Women Build Week in 2008 to empower women to advocate for affordable housing and spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by many. Each year, Lowe’s provides the support of their employee volunteers,

Lowe’s Heroes, and conducts how-to clinics at stores to teach volunteers construction skills so they can feel equipped to take part in the builds. Lowe’s Heroes will be among more than thirty volunteers joining to help build decent, affordable housing in the North Manchester area as part of National Women Build Week. “Through our partnership with Habitat and support of National Women Build Week, Lowe’s empowers women to get involved in their communities, learn construction skills and make a meaningful impact,” said James Frison, Lowe’s director of community relations. “We’re grateful to all the women North Manchester and Wabash who will volunteer this week to help build and repair decent and

affordable housing.” Lowe’s donated nearly $2 million to this year’s National Women Build Week, including a $5,000 store gift card to Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. Since 2003, Lowe’s has committed more than $63 million to Habitat’s mission and helped more than 6,500 families improve their living conditions. Habitat’s first Women Build event was held in 1998. Since then, allwomen construction crews have helped build more than 2,500 homes in partnership with families. For more information on Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program and to learn about Women Build events in communities across the U.S. yearround, visit habitat.org/wb.

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County schools continue summer food programs By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Two Wabash County schools announced plans to continue their participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Wabash City Schools and M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools will provide free breakfasts and lunches Monday through Friday at various locations around the county to all children ages 1-18. “I feel it is important to have the summer food service program as we supply a healthy meal to the kids while summer is out,” Melanie Honeycutt, Wabash City Schools food service director, told The Paper of Wabash County. “This is a great benefit we are able to offer to all the kids that are in a lot of different activities throughout the summer. “I am excited because this is a program that kids seem to really appreciate what we are doing. LaFontaine United Methodist (Church) came on board last

summer and they were just a great group to work with. (We are) building relationships and so many new adventures.” The programs will take place at various sites in North Manchester, Wabash, Roann and L a F o n t a i n e . Honeycutt told The Paper that the program hopes to extend services in Lagro this summer as well. “We are looking for someone interested in hosting a location for Lagro to serve lunches this summer,” Honeycutt said, adding that if anyone is interested to contact her at 260-2740898. The MCS locations, types of meals and times include the following: • Manchester Elementary School, located at 301 River Road in North Manchester, will serve breakfast from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 1 through June 30 and July 6 through Aug. 4. • Manchester Intermediate School, located at 20 Woodring Road in Laketon, will serve

only lunch from 1111:45 a.m. The program will kick off May 31 through June 30 and restart July 5 through Aug. 9. • Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School, located at 1 Squire Drive in North Manchester, will serve breakfast from 8:30-9 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. starting May 31 through June 30 and July 5 through Aug. 9. Menus for the MCS services will be available on the school corporation’s website starting May 31. Adults are also welcome to join their children at the program and may purchase a breakfast for $2.24 or a lunch for $4. The WCS program has eight open sites and four closed sites, so far, which will begin their services June 5. The programs will be offered through July 28 and closed on July 3-4 unless otherwise specified. The Wabash open sites’ types of meals and times that the locations are open to the public include the following: • Wabash Middle School, located at 250 Colerain St., will

‘Friday Nite Live’ is First Friday theme By The Paper staff “Friday Nite Live” is the theme of the First Friday event on Friday, May 5. Activities will take place from 5-8 p.m. First Friday Tshirts and bags will be on sale at many businesses including Visit Wabash County Welcome Center, Bellazo, Marelli’s, Modoc’s Market, and the Eclectic Shoppe. First Friday Wabash is full of many deals, food

options, music, and kids’ activities. Participants should pick up the month’s guide and travel to each of the featured businesses to find out what their favorite song is. Once the guide is full, it can be dropped off at any of the featured locations. Participants will then be entered to win one of two First Friday Baskets loaded with so many local goodies! May’s First Friday featured businesses

include: Alley Dog Art Gallery, Babka’s Polish Pottery, Black Squirrel Toy Store, Wabash City Hall, Collin’s Wireless, The Curb, denneycreative, Pizza King, and Stinson’s Trading Post. On top of the fabulous deals and restaurants throughout downtown, the sidewalks will have a variety of food options, the Indy 500 Pace Car, information on a new business, Escape Hour, and more.

Historical Society to meet By The Paper staff

The Wabash County Historical Society will visit Rider Calliope Rentals at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Members will meet at the Rider resi-

dence, 1062 Alber St., Wabash. Those attending will see and hear a band organ, a fairground organ, several “nickelodeons” and “monkey organs” from the collection of the late

Frank Rider. Parking is available in the home driveway and along adjoining Mitten Drive. For details, call 260-5636613 or 260-330-0791. Please publish the week of May 8, 2017.

serve breakfast from 7:45-9 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • O.J. Neighbours Elementary School, located at 1545 N. Wabash St., will provide breakfast from 89 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. to noon. This site’s service will take place from June 5 through July 21 and be closed July 3-7. • The Wabash County YMCA, located at 500 S. Cass St., will serve lunch only from 11 to 12:30 p.m. • The New Journey Community Church, located at 1721 Vernon St., will serve lunch only from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • The Access Youth Center, located at 74 W. Canal St., will provide lunch only from 3:45-5 p.m. • The Wabash Alliance Church, located at 1200 Cass St., will provide lunch only from 5:45-6:30 p.m. This site’s program will be available June 12 through June 15 only. WCS will also offer the program at the following sites outside of Wabash: • Roann United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Adams St. and

Arnold St. in Roann, will serve only lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • The LaFontaine United Methodist Church, located at 2 W. Kendall St. in LaFontaine, will serve only lunch from

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. While the WCS sites are open, adults are welcome to join their children and purchase a meal for $3.25. At all locations, food must be eaten on site. No carry outs and no food sharing

will be allowed. For more information on the MCS meal service program, contact Becky Landes at 260-982-7518. For more information on the WCS programs, contact Honeycutt at 260274-0898.

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Indiana American invests $1 million-plus in Wabash By The Paper staff Officials at Indiana American Water, a subsidiary

of American Water announced on Thursday, March 16, that the company has replaced more than three quarters

of a mile of aging water mains in Wabash. This investment of more than $1 million last year in eight separate projects in the area will improve the reliability and quality of water service to customers while also enhancing fire protection capabilities. “This investment in our water system replaces aging pipe that, in many cases, has outlived its usefulness, ensuring that our customers

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the nation’s water systems a D grade, and wastewater systems a D+ grade. This remains in line with the last few reports, and heightens the sense of urgency to take actions that will turn around the condition of the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure. “While much work needs to be done to raise the grade of the nation’s deteriorating water infrastructure, we are committed to addressing the challenge in our state and across the country,” said Dewey. “American Water has taken a leadership position in replacing or rehabilitating infrastruc-

ture that no longer meets the needs of the communities it serves. Last year alone, American Water invested approximately $1.5 billion dollars in water and wastewater infrastructure across the country, including nearly $49 million to replace or relocate water mains here in Indiana and more than $5.2 million to rehabilitate 10 large storage tanks in communities across the state.” A breakdown of water systems can result in water disruptions, impediments to emergency response, and damage to other types of infrastructure. The price tag for the critical upkeep and

replacement of the nation’s outdated water systems is at least $1 trillion over the next 25 years, according to estimates by the American Water Works Association. A study completed late last year by the Indiana Finance Authority echoed the ASCE’s recommendations for significant investment in water infrastructure. The report evaluated Indiana’s water infrastructure and estimated more than $2.3 billion in infrastructure needs for drinking water systems across the state, and found that an additional $815 million is needed annually to maintain this infrastructure into the future.

NOTICE OF UNSAFE BUILDING ORDER AND INTENT TO DEMOLISH 38 ROSS AVENUE, WABASH, INDIANA NOTICE is hereby given that an Unsafe Building Order has been issued to Raul Contreras for the property commonly known as 38 Ross Avenue, Wabash, Indiana, with the following legal description: Lot number thirty-seven (37) in James P. Ross Addition to Wabash The Order may affect any person with a substantial interest in the property including but not limited to the following: Raul Contreras and/or any other entity with substantial interest. The Order requires the property to be repaired or rehabilitated to bring it into compliance with standards for building condition or maintenance required for human habitation, occupancy; or that the building be demolished. The exact terms of the Order may be obtained from the Enforcement Authority. The action required to be accomplished must be completed within twenty-five (25) days of receipt of notice of the Order.

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The Enforcement Authority has scheduled a hearing regarding the Order and the intent is to seek a demolition order. The hearing’s purpose is to afford any person with a substantial property interest in the property the opportunity to qualify or appeal the terms of the Order, if so desired. By Ordinance, the hearing authority of the Order is the Board of Public Works and Safety of the City of Wabash (“Board of Works”). This hearing will be held before the Board of Works on June 1, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at the Wabash City Hall, 202 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana. Any owner or other person with a substantial property interest in the property are entitled to appear at this hearing, with or without legal counsel, and to present evidence, cross-examination, witnesses, and present arguments at this hearing. If the Order is not complied with the enforcement authority may take one or more of the following actions against a property owner or the property, or both: (1) Assess a civil penalty of up to Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); (2) Assess cost of enforcement; (3) Perform the work required, including possibly demolition of the premises and, either itself or by the contractor, and assess the cost of that work to you, and if these costs are not paid, impose a lien or a county special assessment on the property; (4) File a lawsuit in court to enforce this order, which may result in a receive being appointed for the property or forfeiture of the property, in addition to either civil and equitable judgments, and/or; (5) Take such other action and impose such other fines and costs as are allowed by law. This list is not exclusive: there are other possible actions that the Enforcement Authority and the City may by law take against the property owners or the property itself, or both. To learn more about what actions can be taken, please consult I.C. §36-7-9 or an attorney of your own choosing at your own expense, or both.

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Wabash Optimist Club honors 3 area students By The Paper staff Wabash Optimist Club honored three area high school students the winners of the Optimist International Essay Contest Wednesday morning, March 22. Sixty-six students competed on the local level and wrote essays on the theme ”Chasing Optimism in the Face of Challenges.” The three winning students received medallions and a certificate of achievement. First place winner Ariel Benner received a gold medal. At the local club’s meeting,

she read her winning essay, which sent to Muncie for judging at the Regional level. Ariel, a freshman at Southwood High School, was accompanied by her parents, Angie Benner and Jim Benner, Southwood principal Andrew McDaniel, and Mike Keaffaber, superintendent of MSD of Wabash County schools. Her English teacher is Michelle Sparling. Second place winner Elliot Nesler was honored with a silver medal. He is a senior at Northfield High School. He was accompanied by his father, Joel, as well as

the Mr. Keaffaber, Northfield principal Paul Voigt, and his English teacher Denise Stouffer. Jordan Bratch, also a senior from Northfield High School, received a bronze medal for ranking third. She was accompanied by her parents Bill and Linette Burchett, her English teacher Ryan Sincroft, and principal Voigt and superintendent Keaffaber. Both second and third place winners also read their essays to the club. The local club issued certificates of achievement to all 66student entrants. The

club also expressed appreciation to the English teachers in all four county high schools who encouraged students to enter essays and the three judges for this year’s competition Pam Campbell, Pam Guthrie, and Beth Miller. The essay contest is one of the major projects sponsored by the local club each year. Other projects include a local scholarship to a graduating senior from any Wabash County high school. Applications are available from C o m m u n i t y Foundation of

Optimist essay winners (from left) Jordan Bratch, Ariel Benner and Elliot Nesler pose for a photo after receiving their medals on March 22. Photo provided Wabash County. The Optimist International motto is “Bringing Out the Best in Kids”. Their positive service proj-

ects reach more than 6 million young people each year. To learn more about the Wabash Club, contact club

president Charlie Guthrie at 260-4153551. Meetings are at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesdays at Michael’s Diner.

DNR reminds campers of firewood rule From the DNR With the arrival of camping season, visitors to DNR properties should brush up on the DNR firewood rule.    The rule helps protect Indiana’s trees from the 140 known pests and pathogens that currently affect forests as well as pests not know about yet.

Several pests and pathogens are transported through firewood movement.    Under the rule, visitors to state parks, reservoirs, state forests and state fish and wildlife areas can bring firewood from home, as long as the bark has been removed. Removing the bark minimizes the risk of acciden-

tal infestation through firewood movement, because insect larvae live in sapwood under the bark.   Guests may also bring firewood into DNR properties, if it’s kiln-dried scrap lumber, purchased outside the property and bears either a USDA compliance stamp or a state compliance stamp, or pur-

chased from the property campstore or on-site firewood vendor and has a state compliance stamp.   Regardless of where visitors get their firewood, they should burn it all at the campsite before they leave.    In short, the firewood rule means: “Buy it with a stamp, bring it debarked, burn it all.”

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Bickford nurse recognized as RN of the Year

Appraisals & Real Estate By The Paper staff

104 acres!

2031 Stoney Hurst Bend (Huntington) $129,900 • MLS# 201717457

5424 E 1050 S (Lafontaine) $899,500 • MLS# 201627847

1940 Glendale Dr • $129,900 MLS# 201712136

542 W Hill St • $59,900 MLS# 201640971

9906 S America Rd (Lafontaine) $139,500 • MLS# 201709816

4432 S Old St Rd 15 Lot 16 $274,500 • MLS# 201717111

Bickford of Wabash RN Coordinator, Michelle Hutchinson, was recently awarded the RN-C of the Year award at the Bickford family reunion on Feb 28. Hutchinson was one of four RNs recognized across the 50 total branches that make up Bickford Senior Living. “We look at resident satisfaction scores, state survey results, and overall quality measures when considering our nominees” said Kathleen Vachon, Divisional Director of Resident Services. “Michelle has helped us produce exceptional results at

our Wabash branch for the last 5 years. The residents, families, and fellow Bickford Family Members are lucky to have her.” At the event, video testimonies were shared with those in attendance which included Mary Bickford’s family. Hutchinson was not lacking any praise from any of the residents or families that spoke on her behalf. “It was very emotional”, said Mitch Backs, Director at Bickford of Wabash. “To see the kind of impact one person has had on so many lives was heartwarming.” This was Hutchinson’s second nomination in two years for this prestigious

Michelle Hutchinson shows off the award she received after being named the RN-C of the Year for Bickford Senior Living. Photo provided

award. “To be nominated is amazing, to be se-

lected is incredible and a well-deserved honor” said Vachon.

Northfield High School wins prom sweepstakes 560 N Wabash St • $115,000 MLS# 201717501

1524 Glenn • $70,000 MLS# 201637990

108 Gladstone Dr • $62,500 MLS# 201702404

312 Linwood Ln • $64,900 MLS# 201651305

616 E 350 S • $184,900 MLS# 201713796

6363 E 1000 S (Lafontaine) $180,000 • MLS# 201717257

By The Paper staff SOUTH WHITLEY – The Northfield High School prom committee won a $500 gift card in Stumps Party’s monthly prom giveaway! Prom advisor Denise Stouffer heard about the contest from a promotional email, then urged each member of the committee to enter to increase their odds of winning.

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MLS# 201655736 56 Walnut Street $110,000

MLS# 201715345 210 Gladstone Drive $93,000

MLS# 201712837 3370 N 300 E, Lagro $85,000

MLS# 201651362 1044 Pike Street $80,000

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vides prom supplies for schools big and small. “We L.O.V.E. Stumps and all the goodies that come in the fun little packages. It’s better than Christmas!” said Stouffer. The committee had plans to place their order with Stumps Party before its win was announced. With the extra budget, the committee members reconvened and agreed that the winnings would be best used for centerpieces, decor items, banner, tablecloths and other last-minute items. Northfield’s prom will take place on April 29 with a “Night in New York” theme. “We love the cardboard background we got from Stumps,” said Stouffer. “We are building a 10-foot tall Brooklyn Bridge with paint stirrer sticks as the girders.” This prom will also feature murals of NYC, a Tiffany & Co. store front and a Central Park section.

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HELP WANTED RECONDITIONING DEPARTMENT Shepherd’s Chevrolet in North Manchester is currently accepting applications for a reconditioning department technician to join our team. Health Insurance, 401k, paid vacation time available. Previous experience is a plus! Apply in person with Rod Birk, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or mail your resume to: Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Inc, Att: Rod Birk P.O. Box 347, North Manchester, IN 46962

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QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER The QA Manager is responsible for the management of ISO compliance, and contributes to the success of our company by ensuring the overall quality of finished products is in accordance with our standards.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS: • 5 year min. Quality Assurance Leadership • Automotive industry knowledge – a plus • Strong knowledge & experience in ISO 9001 – 2008 • Proven experience in the continuous improvement of the quality process • Superior knowledge in the quality function & development • Trouble-shooting and corrective action • Strong attention to detail and self-motivated • Outstanding direct customer contact • Ability to lift 50 lbs. We offer competitive wages, benefits, and 401k. PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON OR SEND RESUME TO: (No phone calls please) HUNTINGTON SHEET METAL, INC. ATTN: Human Resources, 1675 Riverfork Drive East, PO Box 151, Huntington, IN 46750 EMAIL: HR@HSMetal.com

REAL ALLOY SPEC •UTILITY OPERATORS• GENERAL LABOR WE OFFER• COMPETITIVE WAGES • DENTAL INSURANCE • 401K

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Apply in person at Real Alloy, 4525 W. Old 24 in Wabash, or at your local Work One office. No phone calls please. EOE.

Full Time / Part Time / Seasonal Tanker Certification needed - Hazmat a plus. Pay based on experience and qualifications. Home most nights.

Call: 260-982-2175 between 8:00am - 3:00pm

BARN SALE May 6, 9-3, 5 miles East of Lagro on 24, turn left on 750 E. Bunk beds, large grape vine wreath, games, books, wicker baskets, dishes, large women clothing, teen girl clothing, water rafts, furniture, antiques, charcoal grills, George Foreman Grill, used weed eaters, bicycles, non working chainsaws, Hydraulic cylinder for tractor, old farm all tractor parts, full-size truck topper, 2 feed augers, cooler, speakers, lawn cushion. BIG FAMILY SALE Friday, May 5, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sat., May 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 4086 W Division Rd., Wabash. Kid’s, teen & adult clothes, name-brand, like new Buckle, vanity etc., all sizes, boy, girl, to much to mention, lots of toys & misc. items, to big of a sale to mention everything!

GARAGE SALE, 4728 W 150 N, north of Wabash off 15, Fri. May 5 8-6 & Sat. May 6 8-4. Wicker Table & Chairs, cement table & Benches, patio furniture, yard & garden items, tools, 42” grader box, kitchen items, adult men & women clothes, childrens clothes, jewelry, few antiques, lots of misc.

LARGE YARD SALE, May 5 7:30-4 & Sat. May 6 8-2, 6873 S State Rd 13, 1 mile south of 124. Something for everyone! Rain barrels, clothes, knives, books, decor. Check us our on your way to the Somerset sales.

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE, Fri. 8-4 & Sat. 8-? 3 homes, 2628 W 700 N, Roann, Hwy 13N to 700 N. Maytag ceramic top double oven stove, microwave, treadmill, doors - steel & aluminum, antiques, new king sheet sets, electric griddle, new kitchen ppliance items, Barbie Castle & Cruise Ship, teen name brand clothes, jeans & adult clothing, books, lots of stuff.

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Wabash City ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE, churchwide, First United Methodist Church (corner of Cass & Sinclair). Saturday, May 6th 8-noon. Rada knives for sale and many items too numerous to list. Something for everyone. GARAGE SALE, 604 Berkley Dr. Fri. 5/5 & Sat. 5/6 8am-5pm. Having a girl? I have everything you could possible need between clothes & accessories! Also clothing for men, women, maternity & teen, Halloween & Christmas decor, too much to list, something for everyone! LARGE 2 FAMILY SALE Fri. & Sat., May 5th & 6th 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kitchen items/Small Appliances/ Household & Holiday Décor Toys/Bikes/Baby Items/ Camping & Fishing equipment/ Antique Dishes/Collector’s Items/ Memorabilia/Child & Adult Clothing/Shoes & Much more! No early sales please. 986 Ferry Street, Wabash. LARGE 6 FAMILY Sale Sat., April 6, 8-2, REMC Building. Baby swing, exersaucer, kid’s baby toys, Bumpo seat, pack & play, end table, lamps, lots of house decor, primitive, antiques, kitchen items, microwave, Keurig Espresso machine, fire pit, boy’s youth XL, ladies, men clothing, country wedding decor, lots of misc. SALE AT 4H BUILDING, Wabash, Sat. May 6 8am3pm. Children’s clothes, toys, housewares, linens, dresser & Bed frame, misc.

North Manchester COMMUNITY CLOTHING GIVE-AWAY FREE from childrens’ to Large Sizes. Gently USED to NEW. Clothing and Accessories. 8:00-3:00pm May 6th, 806 E State Rd 114 Manchester Missionary Church

Huge 5 Family Garage Sale Thursday & Friday 93 Saturday 8-1 208 Weimer Drive North Manchester Off 114 by Nordmanns Nook. MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale Thursday, 9-6:30 & Friday, 9-4, 301 State Road 13 W, N. Manchester. Children & adult clothing, bikes, household items, lots of misc., priced to sell.

Roann GARAGE SALE, Fri. 5/5 8-4 & Sat. 5/6 8-12, 4861 W 800 N. Type 3 Safety clothes size 2x, puzzles, lots of misc.

Urbana COLOSSAL YARD SALE, 125 E. Mill, Fri. & Sat. May 5-6, 8-2. Antiques, Collectibles, household, electronics, furniture, pet toys, books & much more.

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ENGINEER/DESIGNER Diehl Machines, manufacturer of industrial wood processing machinery since 1909, is seeking highly motivated engineer/designer for entry level full time position reporting to engineering manager. Create machine assembly designs in CAD, develop related BOMs, hands on involvement with machine manufacturing process, interaction with customers. Requirements include mechanical and electrical aptitude, Autodesk familiarity, good communication skills, and limited travel. Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefit package. Submit resume with cover letter to: P. O. Box 465 Wabash, IN 46992 Email engineering@diehlmachines.com

Sales Trainee A Leading RV Dealer is looking for a Trainee Sales Associate to join the team. This exciting opportunity will offer the successful candidate with ongoing training from our experienced sales team giving a clear career path. Roles and Responsibilities: - Meet with potential buyers and help to choose various options available - Follow up, complete and assist if needed paperwork with Sales and Sales Manager - Meet to set budgets and targets - Follow-Up phone calls to potential customers - Additional duties as required Essential Criteria: As the successful applicant you will possess the following attributes:

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Due to the high volume of applicants only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please mail cover letter and resume to: Box 320 The Paper of Wabash P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992

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

Farm CLEAN STRAW for gardens, large & small bales. 260-388-4574.

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GOLF CART for sale, 2005 Club Car, excellent condition. 765-833-4412.

MOTOR HOME - 1985 Pace Arrow, G31, 454 engine, no pets, awning, TV, dual a/c, drivers door, leveling jacks, queen bed, new batteries, stored in heated garage, like new inside & out, $15,000. 260982-6504.

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2 BR SMALL DUPLEX on Anna Street for 1 or 2 people, all electric. Attached garage, w/d hookup, central air. $495/month plus utilities. 260-563-7743.

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Autumn Ridge again receives 5-Star rating By The Paper staff American Senior Communities congratulates the staff of Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre for earning and maintaining a 5 Star rating over two years in a row; the highest quality rating given by The Centers of Medicare

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and Medicaid Services (CMS). “Maintaining a 5star rating is not an easy task, but we do it every day and it shows by the care that we give to our residents,” said Michael Lehman, director of marketing and admissions at Autumn Ridge.

Rating status is based on three primary categories: Health Inspection results, Staffing (including RN’s, LPN’s, LVN’s and CNA’s) and Quality Measures. Each of these categories affect the Overall rating for a nursing community.

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FREE & Open to the public The Fishing Derby is from noon to 2pm. Bait and fishing poles will be furnished for those that need one and prizes will be awarded for different age groups.

There will also be an Archery Seminar for youth after the fishing derby. Ike’s will also be part of the annual Somerset Rummage Sale starting at 8am.

Located Near Somerset at 10439 Old S.R. 13

Cell: 260-901-9548 Office: 260-901-9548

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 7 • 12p - 2p 401 W State Road 13, North Manchester, IN 46962 Great Starter Home with 2 acres to enjoy. 1,896 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and detached 3 car garage. This home is located close to schools, athletic complex, aquatic center and park. Some updates have been completed but still has possibilities to make this home your own. REDUCED $69,900.

Autumn Ridge earns their 5-star rating by sticking to American Senior Communities’ four core values: C o m p a s s i o n , Attentiveness, Relationships and Excellence. These values spell out the most important aspect in taking care of the residents, C.A.R.E. “Our primary focus when it comes to taking care of our residents is obviously the care,” Lehman said “We put our energy in making sure that our families and their loved ones are given what matters the most, the best experience possible with the highest quality of care. We aren’t the fanciest, but when it comes to the rating you can see that aesthetics and looks of the building aren’t what matters, it’s the care that you give and we have continued that trend for over two years.”