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Lagro Township board halts ‘illegal meeting’ Public notice wasn’t given as required by state statute By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com LAGRO — The Lagro Township meeting was cut short Thursday Feb. 26 after newly elected board chairman Rob Cole proclaimed it an “illegal meeting” by Indiana State Code. “Since Deb (Schenkel) isn’t here,” Cole said, “we’re

really not supposed to meet because of the Indiana law states that, IC 5-14-1.5 states that there’s an open door law. Meetings have to be given 48-hours notice and it has to be posted at the location where we’re meeting and in you’re office Andy for 48-hours, otherwise we’re meeting illegally and we could be sued because of that. So I move that we adjourn this meeting and meet at a date where we’ve got this 48-hour notice.” Lagro Township Trustee Andrew DeLong originally called the meeting with the board to elect the chair(continued on page 17)

Lagro Township Advisory Board member Rob Cole (left) reads from the Indiana Open Door statute while fellow board member Lee Ann Pefley looks on. Lagro Township Trustee (far right) Andrew DeLong listens to the reading during a meeting Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Lagro Volunteer Fire Station. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Voter registration drive planned in LaFontaine

Wabash, Lagro receive state funds

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Two Wabash County communities received notice last week that they would receive funding from Lt.Gov. Sue Ellspermann’s office. The City of Wabash will receive a $716,122 tax credit for the Rock City Lofts. The lofts are part of the city’s Stellar Community program. Meanwhile, the Town of Lagro will receive $72,000 from Indiana’s Hardest Hit Fund Blight Elimination Program (BEP). The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) administers and manages the federal credits, which provide incentives for private developers to further the affordable housing choices throughout Indiana. Wabash’s was one of 16 projects to receive $12.5 million in tax credit allocations. “These projects utilize public and private investment to address the rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of existing structures, support larger community development initiatives and further efforts toward stabilizing neighborhoods,” Ellspermann said. “Affordable housing options are a vital component to promoting Hoosier self-sufficiency and revitalizing our communities.” The recipients were chosen from 52 applicants requesting more than $43.3 million in tax credits and $16 million in IHCDA supplemental funding. Wabash did not receive additional funding. Mayor Robert Vanlandingham said the

LAFONTAINE — A voter registration drive will take place here on Tuesday, March 10, Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin announced Feb. 25. A deputy clerk from Martin’s office will be at the LaFontaine Town Hall from noon to 4 p.m. for anyone interested in registering to vote. This is the first time, Martin and Deputy Clerk Teresa Ehret said they believe, that such a drive has taken place in recent years. “This is the first time I’ve done a voter registration drive since I’ve been clerk,” Martin told The Paper of Wabash County. “Teresa doesn’t recall any since she’s been the deputy clerk handling voter registration.” Martin has been clerk since 2011, and Ehret has handled voter registration since 2006. Martin said she decided to have the registration drive because LaFontaine is having its first primary in town history, and there are seven candidates vying for the three seats on the town council. “It is imperative that the residents of the Town of LaFontaine be registered to vote and then get out to vote in the upcoming primary,” she said. Town councils in LaFontaine and Lagro opted to switch from the town conventions to an election overseen by the Wabash County Election Board this year. Lagro only has three people seeking the town council seats, so an election there is not needed. As of now, this is the only voter registration drive Martin’s office has planned. “Anyone can stop in our office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to (continued on page 5)

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Hipsher brothers, Jim (left) and Jerry (right), co-own Hipsher’s Tool & Die, a local Wabash manufacturing business opened in 1946. Since they joined the establishment, Jim in 1955 and Jerry in 1960, neither has sought retirement and both attend work daily. Photo by Emma Rausch

Hipsher brothers still hard at work By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Hipsher Tool & Die has served the Wabash County community for 69 years as a family owned and operated manufacturing business. Brothers Jim Hipsher, 83, and Jerry Hipsher, 76, who joined their father’s establishment in the 1950s, also continue to serve by still working at the business. Neither have any intention of retiring any time soon either. For the brothers, retirement isn’t as appealing as working. “To some people, the whole retirement (idea) is the greatest thing in the world if you’ve got something to do,” Jerry said. “I have nothing else I really want to do. We have a lake cottage and a little place in Florida, but … just to do that, to be retired full-time, I’m not interested in doing that. “I’d rather come out here because I

enjoy the work I do and the people.” Older brother Jerry said that he’s semi-retired, only working at the shop in the mornings, but “it keeps (him) going.” After his wife, Shirley passed in November 2014, Jim said being able to still come into work helps, but it’s not the only reason he likes working at Hipsher Tool & Die every morning. “I’ve never been a person to not have something to do,” he said. “It seems like I’ve always got something to repair or something to fix or something to grow. So it’s been a good life and it’s been a wonderful occupation.” Jim and Jerry’s father, also named Jim, wasn’t a man for retirement either, according to the brothers. “He started in a chicken house and kicked the chickens out and he worked until he was 92. I don’t think I’m going to make that,” Jerry said with a chuckle. (continued on page 4)

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Museum plans grand opening of Education Center By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A grand opening celebration of the new Education Center at the Wabash County Historical Museum is planned for 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 6. The center will be located in the southwest corner of the second floor of the museum. “We have the round barn, the farm house, a climbing tree, a canal boat and a theater stage,” Museum Executive Director Mitch Figert told The Paper of Wabash County during a tour of the facility. “We also have a train table that will go here (near the entrance to the center). “And then we’ll have a science and activity center, which is essentially a cart with some activities that kids can pull out and tables they can work at.” The Education Center is designed for those in pre-kinder-

garten and early elementary grades, or generally for children up to 8 years of age. “The Science Exhibit (scheduled to be open in late March) focuses on 8 to 12 year olds, so between the two exhibits we’ll have all those ages covered.” Each display will have interactive features the youngsters can play with. “Inside the barn we’ll have animals that they can interact with,” he said. “They’ll be a butter church and some buckets. There’s straw up in the loft. “In the house there’ll be a fireplace, a kitchen, kind of a kitchen table with dishes and food. The tree will have interactive stickers, of trees and leafs that are native to Wabash County, and also animals so they learn while they’re in the tree.” The canal boat will have books to allow the youngsters to sit in the board and read,

changes ongoing once it’s up.” Figert said museum officials are excited about the Education Center. “I think there’s a huge gap in Wabash County for young families in Wabash County to have indoor imagination and play. This is going to be an

Mitch Figert, executive director of the Wabash County Historical Museum, explains how the interior of a canal boat display in the museum’s new Educational Center will look. The board will have books and bookshelves, allowing youngsters to take a book and read while inside the structure. Photo by Joseph Slacian should they like. “The theater stage will have a dress up area so that … (youngsters) can put on an outfit and use their imagination,” Figert continued. “We’ll also host authors and puppet shows and those type of things.” Parkview Wabash Hospital is the lead

sponsor of the Educational Center. Other sponsors are Crossroads Bank, the Paul Speicher Foundation and the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County. Work is continuing at the Education Center. However, Figert said, the

designers have guaranteed it will be ready for opening night. “They promise me – they may be working all the way through Friday – but it will be ready for opening. Then it will continue to evolve. With a kids’ space we want to be able to grow and change. You’ll see

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group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 16. The meeting will be in the conference room next to the cafeteria at Parkview

Wabash Hospital. The meeting usually last about 90 minutes. The first part is for education with the remainder set aside

as a time for sharing. The support group helps family members deal with their grief surrounding the loss of a loved

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... continued from page 2 help the next generation, as well.” The Community Foundation of Wabash County will administer the scholarship endowment that the Merritts founded. “The Community Foundation is a great vehicle for growing this scholarship endowment,” Mrs. Merritt said, “and we are confident in their ability to carry out the benefits of the scholarship for years to come.” Questions regarding the scholarship application process should be directed to Julie Garber, Program Director at Julie@cfwabash.org or 260-982-4824. Eligible candidates may apply for the Karl F. and Bonnie Dee Merritt Scholarship on the Community Foundation of Wabash County web p a g e (www.cfwabash.org)

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Jim Hipsher cuts a slit into metal rod at a milling machine. Jim said he feels lucky that he discovered that he liked being a machinist when he was young and could make a good living at it. Photo by Emma Rausch

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“(He kept working) because he liked it well and he was very proud that he started the business and it would continue for that long,” Jim said. “He didn’t know what it was going to be like later on, but it grew and he grew right with it. He did those things that he could do best.” Following in their father’s footsteps, the Hipsher brothers said there’s an enjoyment in working everyday with the various jobs and people. “Well of course there’s a challenge of having your own business and the part that I’ve always liked about it is you’re doing something different all the time,” Jim said. “Something like (Hipshers) is a real source of satisfaction to build something and see it operate and work and satisfy the customer.” Although it seems that the brothers are living the American Dream, wherein success is achieved

through hard work and determination, Jerry said that it was never the goal. “I just love doing,” he said. “I just love making things with my hands.” However, according to the older brother, the Hipsher father raised his sons to work hard, even if they didn’t want to. “Our father saw to that,” Jim said with a laugh. “Sometimes we didn’t have a choice. ‘You get up and get in here and get to work.’ That’s the way it went and we always tried to do the right thing. “Do it right the first time and keep the customer happy. (It was) sort of the basis of what we’ve always been taught.” In the beginning with Dad Before establishing Hipsher Tool & Die in 1946, father Jim worked at General Tire during World War II as the mold shop foreman. “That was his deferment because

(General Tire was) a military supplier at that point,” Jerry said. “They made rubber gasmasks. “Oh then war was over and, in 1946, he decided he wanted to try it on his own, and he started in a chicken house.” Sons Jim and Jerry joined their father’s business in the 1950s, though not originally planning to. “I went to college on a basketball scholarship and I always wanted to be a baseball player,” Jim said. “Of course I played baseball all the time and there wasn’t any TV when we were kids, so what’d you do? You played every sport that came along. It was just fun. But that was a dream. “I graduated from college in ‘53 and went to the military, was in it for two years, and that put me out in ’55 and then I needed a job. So my dad said, ‘Well, you can try this if you want to. We’ve got enough work that you

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Wabash, Lagro receive state grants... continued from the front page tax credits the city received will generate between $6 million and $7 million in equity for the project. “This is an exciting day in our city,” he said after the announcement on Thursday, Feb. 26. “All of the hard work by several individuals and groups is now coming to an actual beginning. We will physically ‘see’ a major Stellar project getting started. “The Rock City Lofts will have a

tremendous impact on our community and this is just the beginning. Our downtown is really going to be ‘buzzing the next four years. Wow.” Lagro’s BEP award was part of $7.7 million in funding awarded to 14 cities and towns to eliminate blighted and abandoned homes in the communities. BEP provides an opportunity for local units of government in all 92 Hoosier counties to compete for

funding to eliminate blighted, vacant and abandoned homes in an effort to decrease foreclosures. The “As we near the end of the approval phase of Indiana’s Blight Elimination Program, our state’s cities and towns are beginning the hard work of completing the demolitions and planning for new opportunities to take their place,” said Ellspermann, who heads the IHCDA board. “It will be an exciting process to

watch the transformation of vacant properties turn back into assets and economic development drivers for the communities.” This is the second round of funding. In the first round, 18 municipalities received more than $8.2 million along with more than $3.7 million in Division Five funding of more than $3.7 million to 11 municipalities. “Indiana’s Blight Elimination Program continues to help revi-

talize neighborhoods that have experienced the damaging effects caused by vacant and blighted properties,” said Timothy Bowler, U.S. Treasury Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability. “This additional funding will allow these hard-hit communities to benefit from the removal of blighted properties, an important step in stabilizing neighborhoods and helping homeowners avoid foreclosure.”

Voter registration drive planned in LaFontaine... continued from the front page register to vote,” she said, noting the deadline to register is noon Monday, April 6. “I also encourage both the Republican and Democrat party chairs, as well as any candidate, to assist

potential voters with the process of registering to vote. “The forms are available here I my office and have been made available to both party chairs.” Likewise, if officials in North

Manchester are interested for a deputy clerk to conduct a similar drive there, they should contact Martin’s office. “We will try to accommodate them with out schedule

here in the office,” she said. There are currently 562 registered voters in LaFontaine. “If you believe you are registered to vote but want to verify that information, you may either stop

in at the LaFontaine Town Hall during the voter registration drive, or you may call my office at 260-563-0661, extension 1238, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.”

Hipsher brothers still hard at work... continued from page 4 left the business to work with Wabash Incorporated on a Bobbin Gobbler wire coiler, Willard Jacobs passed away, Jim said. Afterwards, Jim purchased Jacobs’s stock in the late 1950s. “From there, it’s been Hipsher Tool & Die since,” Jim said. “When we moved out (to the corner of U.S. 24 and SR 115) from town in 1977, Dad said, ‘I don’t need a desk. I need a bench,’” Jerry said. With that, the business transferred from father to sons, but the only noticeable change was who ran the office. “He still worked,” Jerry said. “He just goes, ‘Just give me a bench, boys. I’m going to sit out there and you guys run the office.’ And that’s how he did it.” Both brothers said that they always have gotten along as a family and as a business, even when it came to large machine purchases. “We were lucky in a way because we were two brothers and a dad,” Jim said. “Well, we all three had our ideas and usually— we didn’t always agree on everything— but we saw the benefits of trying to work at the other guy’s side of it too. “Do what’s best for the business. That’s really what it’s all about.”

According to the older brother, their father had a good head for business and knew how to take care of money. “One of the reasons we’ve survived is because we took on his philosophy of not going too much into debt for new equipment,” Jim said. “If you get too much into debt and the economy goes down then you go with it. That’s what we tried to avoid, but that’s not gotten any easier because the machines have gotten more expensive. “The computeroperated machines cost more than the old ones used to, so you’ve still got to make a judgment.” As computer technology advanced, it began to be integrated into the manufacturing machines, making them safer and automated, according to the Hipsher brothers. “Well, technology has changed the equipment,” Jerry said. “I can remember some of the equipment that my dad had. It was just really primitive and really labor intensive. I mean it was nothing automatic in those days.” “Most of our stuff now is done on the computer-operated equipment,” Jim said. “I still do some stuff by hand. I never really became proficient on operating the comput-

erized. Well it’s sort of a waste of time to train me. It’s not that I don’t like it, but I just don’t like to spend the time. I’m a gardener and a sports fan. I like outdoor stuff.” While the technology developed from manual machines to computer-operated, Jim said that it wasn’t the biggest change the business faced, however. “Over the period of years, technology has changed, but then the biggest change was in 2008 when the recession, all of our die work went to China,” Jim said. “Anything that required mass production and they could get it done over seas, they did it. So right now, we don’t build many new dies. We do a lot of die repair. But as far as new stuff, we don’t do (much).” Despite the economic recession, Jim said

that the business has been lucky and their hard work has paid off even though there are still “ups and downs.” “We don’t have a mass produced product,” he said. “We don’t make the same thing twice a lot of times. We make tools that other people make products with so it’s not something that you make a whole bunch of. “(But) we’ve always tried to treat our employees like we would want to be treated. … And the loyalty works both ways. We’ve never missed a payroll. That’s probably the thing I’m the proudest of. We’ve always had anywhere from 10 to 20 employees and always got the payroll to them every week.” Continuing the legacy Although the brothers have no intention

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Safe Place expands to Wabash County Local firms to participate By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The national youth outreach program Safe Place is expanding its services to Wabash County, according to Safe Place and Host Home Wabash County Coordinator Tom Curry. In addition to educating youths about

the dangers of running away or resolving a difficult, threatening situation on their own, Safe Place also creates safe locations around the community for children and teenagers to go if they find themselves in these types of situations. “(Safe Place) is another kind of layer between the school and the police and DCS (Department of Child Services) on situations that don’t quite rise to that

level but are in need of help,” he said. “We don’t want to discourage calling the police, but … we’re kind of a softer, gentler option that way.” The program is now reaching out to Wabash County after it was “so successful in Huntington,” said Curry. “(Safe Place) is supported by the entire Huntington community, really good and broad support,” Curry said. “So Jan Williams, the director of Youth Services Bureau there in Huntington County, I think it’s mainly been Jan that said, ‘Look. We can help Wabash County get this started.’” Currently, 27 businesses have agreed to display the Safe Place logo in their stores, shops, and offices. These locations include the YMCA, Penguin Point, Hoosier Heights, and New Market Grocery in North Manchester, according to Curry. “A huge part of this is community awareness,” he said. “We have Safe Place sites, which are businesses that allow us

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Safe Place and Host Home Coordinator Ryan Beeching quizzes Metro North Elementary students on what might count as a dangerous situation and how they know where to go when they’re in danger. In Wabash County, there are over 30 restaurants and business participating in the Safe Place program. Photo by Emma Rausch to display the logo in information, and their buildings or then contact a Safe windows. Place worker, which ”Kids get the (Safe would immediately Place) card and then come to aid the child they drive by a busi- either by working ness or if they’re with the parents or family goes out to eat contacting the police and they see that if necessary. logo on the window However, in order of the restaurant, it for the program to creates a good feel- work, probably the ing. It lets them biggest clincher is know that this is a having the support of good place to go if the county’s three I’m in trouble and I school systems, don’t want to call the Curry said. Recently, police, because most the program received of these situations approval from don’t arise to that Wabash City Schools, level.” M a n c h e s t e r If a child was to go Community Schools, to a Safe Place site in and the Metropolitan need of help, the School District and manager or owner “is just now speaking would take the child to he students,” he into a private room, said. collect some general On Feb. 26, Safe

Place visited Metro North Elementary to talk to fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students to introduce the program, show them what to look for when searching for a Safe Place, and pass out a business card to help them recognize the logo and have the Safe Place contact information. Ryan Beeching, Safe Place and Host Home coordinator, reminded students that if they ever felt not safe at school, they could always go to a teacher or the principal for help. Beeching also explained that if there was ever a reason they couldn’t go home, because they’re lost or Mom and Dad are fighting, the child could instead find a store with the Safe Place sign and go there for help. Curry said that the main concern for younger children is safety. However, with the program speaks to teenagers, the concerns are more directed toward runaways, suicide, or not being able to go home for a certain period of time. “(The program employees) are trained social workers,” he said. “If it indeed looks like (the child’s) life is in danger of hurting as far as hurting themselves, then we work closely with Bowen Center and Parkview Hospital. “Studies show that the first 72-hours after a teenager leaves home in a runaway situation or

they’re kicked out of their home, the first 72-hours is very critical. So having places around the community, businesses where they can immediately go to and reach out for help is a big thing.” Curry said that it isn’t that there are a ton of runaways in Wabash County, most of the referrals coming from guidance counselors, but the program is in place as a just incase measure. In situations where a child cannot go home for an extended period of time, Curry said Safe Place can help with that. Through the Host Home program, individuals or families can volunteer to house a child generally ages 7-17 for a certain period of time until they can be reunited with their family or moved into a more permanent housing situation. “Host Homes are like foster homes, only they’re volunteer,” Curry said. “Within the next year, we’re going to try to recruit five or six Host Homes that we could call on and play a very key role here.” For more information or to get involved as a Safe Place site or Host Home, contact Tom Curry at t.curry@ysbofhungtingtonco.org or visit nationalsafeplace.or g.

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Manchester Elementary announces Kindergarten Round-up date By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — On Tuesday March 17, parents and prospective kindergarten students for the 2015-16 school year will attend Manchester Elementary School’s Kindergarten Roundup. To be eligible for enrollment, a child must be 5-years-old by Aug. 1, 2015, according to state law. At the round-up, children will board a school bus, visit the kindergarten classrooms, work on the computers, tour the library, and undergo skill evaluations. Prior to the round-

up, parents are required to complete the Pre-Enrollment Packet. The packets are available by visiting the school or calling and requesting the information to be mailed. Parents will be required to bring the packet, their child’s immunization records, legal birth certificate, and Social Security card to the Kindergarten Roundup. The information will be copied for school use and returned to the parents. Parents and children will also have to option to update immunizations and request a lead screening if desired.

On the day of the round-up, parents whose last names begin the letters A through I are asked to arrive at 4:30 p.m. Parents whose last names begin with J through R are asked to arrive at 5:15 p.m., and parents with last names beginning with S through Z are asked to arrive at 6 p.m. The school requests parents to allow at least one hour to complete the enrollment process, according to a press release. To request a PreEnrollment Packet, call Manchester Elementary School at 260-982-7541.

Wabash County Jail passes inspection By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabashcounty The Wabash County Jail passed its Feb. 9 inspection by representatives of the Indiana Department of Corrections. However, Sheriff Bob Land informed Wabash County Commissioners, there are some concerns highlighted in the report. “Really it’s the same things we’ve gone over,” he said of the problems. “The lighting still doesn’t

conform to today’s standards.” There also are problems with temporary holding cells and the storage of the inmates’ personal property. “What I’ve done as far as inmate storage of their personal stuff that comes in is we sectioned off a portion of each cell block and utilize that for inmate property storage,” Land said. “Evidently that does not conform to DOC standards. “What we will do once our new storage facility on the east

side of the kitchen is ready to go … I will probably use the downstairs cage as inmate property storage. That’s kind of my idea right now.” The facility’s dishwasher is another problem noted in the report. “(The inspector) strongly suggested, and this is the second year he’s strongly suggested, that we get a new dishwasher,” Land said. “I’m in the process of getting estimates on that. “Other than that,” he continued, “we’re in good shape.

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Africa, at the Urbana Yoke Parish spaghetti dinner and auction on Feb. 22. All of the donated auction items were hand-made by members of the Urbana Yoke Parish congregation. Tanner Chamberlain was the auctioneer. Thanks to

URBANA PICTURE: This is a picture of the Urbana Class of 1952 taken at its 50th anniversary celebration at the Honeywell House in Wabash in June 2002. Class members are (front row, from left): Judy (Stouffer) Sellers, Don Ranck, Diane (Beghtel) True, Rita Driscoll, Virginia (Purdy) Madsen. Irene (Hoover) Donaldson (back row, from left), Duane Wagner, Dan Speicher, Jim Hudson, Don Eiler, Lowell Karns, Loyle Karns. Missing from the picture were Ted Wittke and Bill Gahl. At this time all are living except Bill Gahl, Judy (Stouffer) Sellers, and Loyle Karns. Just a reminder, the Urbana School Reunion is June 6, 2015, at Northfield High School. If you or someone you know has not received an invitation, please call Wanda Frehse, 260-774-3509. Photo provided everyone who made an item, attended the auction, or purchased an item. Also, thank you to the Yoke Parish Program Committee for organizing this benefit. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Feb. 20 were Levi Collins who was nominated by Mrs. Dale for his excellent work with a partner in science class and Grayson Harner who was nominated by Mr. Nevil for being honest in music class. SHARP CREEK DATES: March 6 - End of third nine weeks. Grades will be posted by 8 a.m. on March 10. Reports will go home on March 11. March 12 is eLearning Day No.4.

March 20 - School will be in session as make up day No.3. March 20 Metro/Sharp Creek PTO Carnival at Sharp Creek 5:30 to 9 p.m. March 16 to 27 - Acuity Readiness No.3 for ELA (English Language Arts) and Math. March 26 and 27 is the- 4th grade camping trip to Camp Tecumseh. NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL has a Japanese Language and Culture Club. This year a new club was started for students who want to gain a better understanding of Japanese culture as well as develop an ear for the Japanese language. The group watches Japanese dramas and some culturally appropriate cinema so students can see what it is like to live in Japan. Students also are learning to make origami. The Club’s sponsor is Katie Singleton. PLEASE REMEMBER Jonathan Fawley and Joseph Ross. Northfield senior Jonathan Fawley and 2013 Northfield graduate Joseph Ross currently have serious medical problems and need your thoughts and prayers. Jonathan Fawley was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this school year and has

been undergoing chemo treatments. He is weak from the treatments but hopes to graduate with his class in May. Anyone who wishes to help Jonathan can purchase a $6 JonStrong sticker in the Northfield office. Bracelets on his behalf have been ordered and will be available around March 16 for $2 each. More JonStrong T-shirts are being printed and will be available by March 23. There will be a bike ride in the spring. Watch for details. All proceeds go to Jonathan’s family to help with medical expenses. Joseph Ross, Class of 2013, became very ill in Kuwait while serving as a medic for the United States Army. He was moved from a medical facility in Germany to a hospital in Washington D.C. where he was met by his mother and father, Joe and Jill Ross. URBANA YOKE PARISH: The Children’s Bell Choir will play during the church service on March 8. Women’s Guild will meet at Wellbrooke of Wabash on March 10 at 7 p.m. Melissa Wilcox is the hostess. Men’s Group will meet March 17 at 7 p.m.

Bible Study is meeting Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Gene Miller, Gladys Hall (55 Mission Drive, Apt. 104, Indianapolis, IN 46214-5918), Steve Gaston, Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, Jo Anne and Roscoe Weaver, Ardis Witkoske, Marguerite Baker, Sandy Haupert, Don McNabney, and Lillian Maurer. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met at Pam’s Cafe on Feb. 25 with the following people present: Chad and Peggy Dilling, Carol Layne, Eileen Weck, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, John and Darla Eads, Larry and Nancy Meyer, and Helen Dawes. Peggy Dilling passed out Reese’s to celebrate her birthday. B I R T H D AY S : March 5 - Herman Myers, Sara Long, Collin Price. March 6 Debbie Abraham, Ella Diane Gatchel. March 7 - Esther Wagner, Rachel Biehl, Cheryle Ranck, Amy McDaniel. March 8 - Joe Haecker. March 9 - Stacy Dilsaver, Rex Grossman. March 10 Randell Webb, Jama Fry, Lillian Mauer. (Lillian is at Wellbrooke and would love a call (260-2740791), a visit, or cards or notes for her birthday. Her address is Room # 229, Wellbrooke, 20 John Kissinger Drive, Wabash, IN 46992. March 11 - Alma Devore, Terry Eads, Alex Burns, Delanie Schlemmer. ANNIVERSARIES: March 9 - Claud and Linda Newcomb. March 11 - Terry and Becky Bechtold. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 469927732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

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COMMUNITY BREAKFAST benefits Clarence Turley family: The North Manchester Congregational Christian Church will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7. The cost is a freewill donation. Waitresses will serve from the menu which includes biscuits & gravy, eggs to order, bacon, sausage, French toast, pancakes, pan fried potatoes, toast, fruit and beverages. March is the last breakfast of the season and the proceeds from this event are dedicated to Clarence and Dot Turley to meet needs resulting from health concerns. Those wishing to make a donation may do so at the Community Breakfast or by sending a check to the NMCCC Benevolence Fund with the note “Breakfast” in the memo line. The Congregational Christian Church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester. Contact the church at 260-9822882 or on the web at www.brightlightccc.org for more information about the church. TREE LIST announced for Waldo Program: The North Manchester Tree Advisory Commission recently announced the tree selection list for this year’s Walrod Tree Replacement Program. Property owners within the town corporation limits may choose from maples, oaks, poplar, crabapples, dogwood, pear, serviceberry, locust or ivory silk lilac for the tree lawn space in front of their homes or business. This marks the 33rd year that the Walrod Program Endowment subsidizes most of the cost for each tree selected. Property owners only pay $75.00 for a shade or ornamental tree. That modest price includes a tree with a 1½ - 2 inch diameter trunk, planting, mulching and labor costs. Hoffman’s Nursery & Landscaping supplies and plants the trees in the spring. Applications and additional information are available at the Town Clerk’s Office, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 101 East Main Street. The application deadline is April 1, 2015. This is a wonderful

special activities that include all 3 interests. All kids from 4 years of age through 6th grade are invited, and parents are asked to arrive at 7:30 to connect with what kids have learned each night. First Brethren is located at 407 N. Sycamore St. in North Manchester. Call 982-6457 or visit www.nmfbc.org if you have further questions. SYCAMORE PRESCHOOL registration for 2015-2016 is now open. Forms may be picked up and returned to the North Manchester United Methodist Church, located at 306 E. Second Street. For more information contact the church at 982-7537 or visit www.northmanchesterumc.com. WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday, March 6, 2015. A local service will take place at 9:30 a.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St. in North Manchester. World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical celebration of informed prayer and prayerful action. You are invited to join in this service based on a study of radical love. The annual service is written in 2015 by the women of The Bahamas. Church Women United makes this local service possible. PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS: Tuesday programming includes Toddlertime (Ages 18 months-2 years) and their adult to be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Story Room. Storytime for children 3-7 years, is also held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. in the Story Room. Both programs feature stories, songs, crafts and more! Wednesday events include Fantastic Fun Club at 3:45 p.m. for first through fifth graders in the Story Room and Teen Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. for 13-18 year olds in the library basement. Thursday features include “between” for fifth through eighth graders at 3:45 p.m. in the Story Room. Plan to visit the library on Fridays for Chess Club from 2-4 p.m. in the Conference Room. This is a patron-led club, however, any questions can be directed to Heidi at the library. Bring your favorite chess set! Monday, March 2 the 2nd-3rd Grade Afterschool Book Club

opportunity for property owners to help enhance the streetscape of the North Manchester community. The Community Foundation of Wabash County administers the Walrod Tree Endowment. “NOAH AND THE LAST DAYS”: A special showing of “Noah and the Last Days” will be hosted by Victory Christian Fellowship at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 8. The event is open to the public. Victory Christian Fellowship is a non-denominational, family church located at 112 W Main St., North Manchester. For more information call 260-9828357 or 260-982-8317. Children’s services are available at all meetings. CHAIRS OF HOPE PROJECT needs donations of chairs for the 2015 project. Under the direction of art teacher Hannah Burnworth, eighth grade students at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School will create pieces of art made from discarded wooden chairs which will be auctioned later this fall in support of the Wabash County Cancer Society. The art project will begin in April and be completed before the end of school. More than $1,200 was raised in 2014 through this project. Help is needed to accomplish the goal and the community is invited to partner with the students and the Chairs of Hope Project through donations of sturdy wooden chairs. Thirty-eight chairs are needed so that each student in the class will have the opportunity to participate. Those interested in helping with this project please contact Sebrena Cline, 260-5781398. KIDS’ CLUB at the North Manchester First Brethren in March. Club RIOT and Kids for Christ will meet each Wednesday night in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at North Manchester First Brethren Church. The theme for the month is “Use Your Opportunities,” and will be a hands-on way to experience what God teaches us through different Bible stories using Legos, music, and cooking activities. Elementary-aged kids can choose their area of interest. Four year oldsKindergarten will have

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grade) Leader for getting the class quiet by being a good leader. From Mrs. Hyden: Abbie Cornett (6th grade) for creating a great order of operations game that every-

one can play! Keep up good work and continue practicing being responsible, respectiful, and safe. L A F O N TA I N E CHARPTER No.301 Order of the Eastern Star is hosting an open house, to honor Marguerite Guenin who has been a member of the Order for 75 years, on Sunday, March 8, from 2 to 4 pm at the Masonic Lodge in LaFontaine. She will receive her 75-year pin from the Worthy Grand Matron of the Indiana Grand Chapter, Betty Swisher. Friends and family are invited to attend DAN’S FISH & TENDERLOIN FRY will be served from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 4-7 p.m. L a F o n t a i n e

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Community Building. LaFontaine United Methodist Church are hosting and proceeds are dedecated to their youth and Handuras trip. May purchase tickets in advance at a saving from the church office 765-9814021, church member or Dave Bates 765-6601469 MIKE KLINGER, Seth Truss, Nathanael Fadil, and Josiah Friedersdorf competed on Saturday, Feb. 21, at ISSMA State Competition at Perry Meridian. They brought home gold m e d a l s ! Congratulations! L A F O N TA I N E UMW WESLEYAN CIRCLE will have its first meeting of 2015 on March 24 at 1:30p.m. The Leader of the meeting will be Joyce Summers with Janice Dawes as Hostess. All ladies of the church are encouraged to attend. VETERANS MET for coffe and snack on Sat. Feb. 21 at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building. 16 veterans were pres-

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ent. Thank you to Bonnie Trush for fixing the snack. They still are working on raising money for the veteran memorial. Those who would like to donate or buy a brick that will be placed around the memorial. It would be greatly appreciated. Their goal is to have the memorial up before fall of 2015. With your help this can be achieved. The next Coffee and Snack will be on Saturday, March 21 at 9 a.m. at the LaFontaine Community Building. So veterans mark your calendars and plan on attending. LUCKY HORSEHOES 4-H will hold the next meeting on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. Somerset Community Building. L A F O NAT I N E LIONS had its annual Soup Supper. Thank you to all that came out and supported them. Thank you to Liston Creek Gospel Boys for the entertaiment. They were very good. With peoples support the Lions can continue to support

the community. Their big project is maintaining the Community Building. Big items they would like to do is replace the light system, flooring, and update the interior. OUR CONDOLENCE TO family and friends of Harold Strange. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pauline Rapp, Berti Huffschmidt, Dave Mechling Mar. 9 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Wilbert and Helen Cochran, John and Phyllis Wynk Mar. 9 WORDS OF WISDOM “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things the matter.” The Rev. Martin Luthen King Jr. SEND YOUR NEWS and 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.

p.m. Please call 260468-2127 to register. Second Saturdays at Salamonie will present “Bird Study and Feathered Friends” on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kids and their parents, and Scouting groups are welcome to participate in the day’s events. Scouts can fulfill requirements toward a Merit Badge, Belt Loop or Academic Pin. Programs are sponsored by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services and designed for families. Adults must accompany children. For more information and to pre-register please call 260468-2127. MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Tina Speicher, March 5: Earl Newton, March 11: Brandi Good, March 17: Julie Hendry, March 26: Isabella Scott, March 27. Happy Birthday to all!! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH: Wow! There are no anniversaries

this month. If you have an anniversary please let me know. Why not let others know the happy event? ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH hosts festival on Tuesday, March 17. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a special mass will start the festival at 4pm. A freewill offering soup supper will be from 5—6 p.m. Following the soup supper there will be entertainment at the church with a youth group from Wabash County called “Vocal Impact” along with Irish dancers filling the stage. A BREAKFAST will take place sponsored by the Lagro Fair Board on Saturday, March 7 from 7-11 a.m. at the Lagro Community Building. This will be a free-will donation event with all proceeds going to support the fireworks at this year’s Lagro Good Ole’ Days. YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “When you lose your temper, you lose your concentration. Play inside the lines. Don’t let outside distractions bother you. Keep your concentration.” AS ALWAYS, do me a favor and have a safe and enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: isaac.triplett@yahoo.c om, or call me at 260274-2261.

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Katlyn Britt – Daniel Collins Scarlett Lanore Combs Scarlett Lanore was born at 10:01 a.m. Dec. 23, 2014, to Amanda Meyer and Kasey Combs of Wabash. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and was 19 ½ inches long. Maternal grandparents are Elizabeth Meyer and Mark Meyer.

Paternal grandparents are Paula Seeley and Ken Combs. Great-grandparents are Dick and Pat Brewer, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Vicki Jackson, the late Terry Jackson, the late Logan and Shirley Combs.

Pamela Roseberry – Thomas Haneline

Daniel Ross Collins and Katlyn Elizabeth Britt were married on July 19, 2014, at the First United Methodist Church in Warren, Ohio. Pastor Rick Oaks officiated the afternoon ceremony. Parents of the groom are Michael and Kathy Collins, L a F o n t a i n e . Grandparents of the groom are Sue and Robert Bauer, Warren; Art Moorman and Judi Crozier of Auburn; Rex Collins, Marion and the late Norma Collins, Warren. Parents of the bride are Harry and Cathy Britt, Warren, Ohio. Grandparents of the bride are Elizabeth Britt, Girard, Ohio, and Dorothy Fry, Mansfield, Ohio. Daniel graduated from Southwood High School in 2009 and from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2013 with degrees in Elementary Education and Special Needs Education. He is currently employed as a third grade teacher at Summit Academy in Youngstown, Ohio.

Katlyn is a 2010 Howland High School graduate from Warren, Ohio, and graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2014 with degrees in E l e m e n t a r y Education and Exceptional Needs. She is currently long term substituting. The bride was escorted to the altar by her father. Her matron of honor was Michelle Britt, sisterin-law of the bride, Columbus, Ohio. Her maid of honor was Brooke Chapman, friend of the bride, Bellville, Ohio. Her bridesmaids were Abby Keul, friend of the bride, Warren, Ohio; Emily S i m m e r m a c h e r, cousin of the bride, Saginaw, Mich.; Elizabeth Collins, sister of the groom, LaFontaine; Sarah Collins, sister-in-law of the groom, Wabash; Rachel Skowron, cousin of the bride, Girard, Ohio; Jenna Truty, friend of the bride, Wheaton, Ill.. Best man was Ryan Spengler, friend of the groom, Lewis Center, Ohio. Groomsmen were

Chloe Jane Galligan

Chloe Jane Galligan was born at 1:29 p.m. Feb. 18, 2015, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, to Chad Galligan and Brittany Adkins of Wabash. She weighed 7 pounds, 10 ½ ounces.

Maternal grandmother is Laura Zapata, Wabash. Paternal grandmother is Sheryl Galligan and grandfather is the late James Galligan.

Dylan Cain, friend of the groom, West Lafayette; Grant Ream, friend of the groom, West Lafayette; Michael Britt, brother of the bride, Columbus, Ohio; Jonathan Collins, brother of the groom, L a F o n t a i n e ; Christopher Collins, brother of the groom, Wabash; Chad Tribbett, friend of the groom, Noblesville; George Bostanic, friend of the groom, Marion. Flower girls were nieces of the groom, Carrie, Hailey and Allie Collins, all of Wabash. The reception was held at Leo’s Risorante, Warren, Ohio, with Bella Sano Entertainment serving as DJ. Cookie tables were available for guests as is the tradition in the Youngstown area. Family members provided cookies that were beautifully displayed by the catering staff. The couple honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico. They currently reside in Cortland, Ohio.

Pamela K. Roseberry and Thomas E. Haneline, both of Wabash, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Ms. Roseberry is the daughter of John and Henrietta Powell, Wabash. Haneline is the son of Robert and Donna Haneline, Wabash. The couple plans a 2 p.m. wedding on April 18, 2015, at P o t t e r h o u s e Ministries, Wabash.

Kaluza wins county spelling bee By The Paper staff Connor Kaluza won the Wabash County Spelling Bee on Feb. 10 at the Wabash Middle School. Connor, a fifth grade student at Southwood Elementary School, is the son of Chad and Jill Kaluza.

Second place was won by Eric Tracy, son of Dick and Shannon Tracy, Wabash. Eric is a fifth grade student at St. Bernard Elementary School. Students from eight schools competed for the right to represent Wabash County in the 61st spelling bee pre-

sented by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives in partnership with the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette. That competition is on March 7 at Auer Auditorium in the Rhinehart Music Center at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. The regional bee

winner will represent 15 counties in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May. The Wabash Kiwanis Club oversees the local spelling bee.

Mr. and Mrs. Clint Manning Clint and Beth Manning, Macy, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary

with a celebration from 2:30-5:30 p.m. March 1 at the Macy Christian Church

Fellowship Hall. The couple were married on March 3, 1990, at Macy

Christian Church by Pastor David Welsh. The have one child, Ethan.

Guenin to be honored By The Paper staff LAFONTAINE — The LaFontaine Chapter No.301 of the

S o u t h w o o d Elementary School Knights of the Month for February are (front row from left) Luke Andrews, Carter Winget, Jared Stevens, Danica Filip, MaKenna Hunter; (back row, from left) McCaela Brannon, Abbie Cornett, Briley Combs Photo provided

Order of the Eastern Star will have an open house honoring Marguerite Guenin, who will be receiving a

pin for being a 75-year member of the order. The open house will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at

the LaFontaine Masonic Temple on Wabash Avenue in LaFontaine.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 19 At 11:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew W. Poe, 44,

&&& Claypool, was driving south on CR 400 West. Due to weather conditions of drifting snow, Poe plowed into a snowdrift and lost control of his vehicle

Mary Jane Henson, 70 Heckman Bindery employee March 2, 1944 – Feb. 28, 2015

Mary Jane Henson, 70, North Manchester, died at 6:24 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at her daughter’s residence, in Laketon. She was born March 2, 1944, in Jacks Creek, Ky., to Quellin and Elizabeth (Johnson) Newsome. On Jan. 12, 1958, she married Will Henson. She is survived by her husband, two sons, three daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Family and friends called Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, prior to the noon services at the mortuary.

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and collided with a utility pole. At 1:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Vetor E. Newton, 58, Wabash, was traveling south on CR 700 East when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Feb. 21 At 10:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by Everett L. Roller, 51, Logansport, was southbound on SR 15 when he attempted to make a right turn onto SR 115. Shortly after making the turn, lost control of the vehicle, exited the roadway, and damaged several railroad ties. At 10:48 a.m., a

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vehicle driven by Jason M. Banter, 20, North Manchester, was headed south on CR 300 East when he lost traction and exited the roadway and struck a utility pole. Feb. 24 At 5:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by William J. Burchett, 36, Warsaw, was driving south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 1:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Humberto Dunton, 35, North Manchester, was traveling west on CR 1100 North when he lost control of the vehicle,

exited the roadway, and struck a utility pole. At 4:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Erika R. Shilling, 24, Denver, was eastbound on SR 16 when she attempted to slow down and lost control of her vehicle, left the roadway, and struck a utility pole. At 7:39 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gatlon D. Burton, 26, Wabash, was traveling north on SR 115 when he left the roadway, drove into a side yard, and struck two trees. At 10:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bethany Bayne, 27, Warsaw, was driving south on SR 15 when she attempted

Emanuel Ward, 80 U.S. Army veteran

April 8, 1970 – Feb. 28, 2015 Donald Dean Beeks, Jr., 44, of South Whitley, died at 1:13 am, Saturday, February 28, 2015 at his home. He was born April 8, 1970, in Wabash, to Donald Dean Beeks, Sr. and Camille (Bowman) Beeks Ternet. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, two daughters, four grandchildren, two brothers, his fiancé and her son Josh Snyder. Memorial services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service in Roann, Indiana. The memorial guest book for Donald may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Sept. 13, 1934 – Feb. 27, 2015 Emanuel Ward, 80, of Wabash, died at 8:51 am, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 13, 1934, in Paintsville, Ky., to John and Cordella (Bridgeman) Ward. Emanuel was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from General Tire in Wabash after 30 years. He is survived by three children, Tina Briner of Peru, John Ward and Helen Ward, both of Wabash, 14 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Mitchell and Jeffrey Ward, daughter, Stacy Skeens, four brothers, and five sisters. Memorial services will be 6:30 pm Friday, March 6, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash. Family will receive friends 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Emanuel may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

to travel around a curve and, due to ice on the road, slid off the roadway into a ditch and struck a fence. Feb. 25 At 9:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by John T. Dulhanty, 36, Marion, was northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Feb. 26 At 7:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ronald L. McCown, 53, Wabash, was northbound on Old SR 15 when two deer entered the roadway and were struck. At 7:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rebecca A. Proctor, 46, Peru, was headed east on SR 124 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 8:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Travis R. Highley, 34, Swayzee, was traveling northbound on SR 13 when Highley left the roadway, travelled through a field, and came to rest in a large hole from an irrigation wash out. Feb. 27 At 3:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Samuel D. Hathaway, 19, Woodburn, was headed east on US

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Peru man facing rape charges By The Paper staff PERU – A Miami County man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Miami County jail where he was being held on a previous charge. The man, Candler Henderson, 40, Peru, was charged with rape, criminal confinement and sexual

battery. According to a news release from the Indiana State Police, Henderson allegedly raped a 21year-old autistic woman. ISP Detective Josh Maller’s investigation shows that Henderson allegedly attacked the woman at a Miami County

farm where she worked. Henderson allegedly dragged the woman into a home on the farm and committed sexual acts against her, according to the release. Henderson was being held on $40,000 bond on the most recent charges.

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24 when he veered off the road and struck a guardrail end.

March 1 At 12:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Roger D. Grossnickle, 21, North Manchester, was traveling south on SR 15 when he lost control of his vehicle, left the road, struck a snow bank, and came to rest partially in the roadway.

March 2 At 7:47 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brad J. Curless, 42, Lagro, was headed east on the Blue Star Highway when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Citations Feb. 19 Kandi D. Brandt, 27, Wabash, speeding, 86 in 55.

Feb. 24 Dustin L. Diskey, 25, Marion, speeding, 85 in 55.

Feb. 27 Todd A. Shoemaker, 48, Warsaw, speeding, 70 in 55. Kayla N. Sparling, 19, Wabash, speeding, 75 in 55. Daniel M. Schrameck, 18, LaFontaine, speeding 85 in 55.

Feb. 28 Cynthia J. Green, 31, North Manchester, driving while suspended infraction.

Bookings Eileen R. Smith, 35, Wabash, felony neglect of a dependent. Heather L. Bruning, 28, Columbia City, felony possession of precursors by meth offender. Aaron P. Bechert, 26, Blairsville, Ga., felony attempt to obtain a controlled

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Linda L. Werking, 75 Worked at North Manchester Utilities Nov. 5, 1939 – Feb. 25, 2015 Linda Lou Werking, 75, of North Manchester, died at 4:45 am, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester. She was born Nov. 5, 1939, in Silver Lake, to Russell and Ines (Beigh) Tracy. Linda was a 1957 graduate of Central High School, in North Manchester. She married Duane Werking at the Manchester United Methodist Church on July 1, 1961. She worked six years for Lincoln Life, and 18 years for North Manchester Utilities. Linda was a member of the Congregational Christian Church, and loved baskets, quilting, and playing bridge. She is survived by her husband, Duane Edward Werking of North Manchester; son, Matthew (Aida) Werking of Warsaw; brother, Larry (Joan) Tracy of Costa Mesa, Calif.; sister, Carol (Fred) Haw of Chicago, and brother, Richard (Ann) Tracy of North Manchester. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2015, at Congregational Christian Church, 310 North Walnut St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call 2-6 p.m., Sunday, March 1, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester. Preferred memorials are Congregational Christian Church or Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Linda may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Herbert W. Shambarger, 85 Lifetime farmer March 7, 1929 – Feb. 23, 2015

Herbert W. Shambarger, 85, North Manchester, died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born March 7, 1929 in Macy, to Lewis and Bernice (Cover) Shambarger. On Nov. 30, 1947, he married Doris I. Frantz. He was a lifetime farmer. Herbert is survived by his wife, Doris Shambarger, North Manchester; two sons, Fred Shambarger, North Manchester, and Jeff (Beth) Shambarger, Roann; two daughters, Elaine (Tom) Gearhart, Silver Lake, and Ginny (Curt) Falk, North Manchester; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and five sisters are deceased. Family and friends may call Wednesday, Feb, 25, 2015, from 4-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015 at 10 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, . Larry Cripe & Richard Brovont will officiate. Burial will be in Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester.

Shirley Mae Ravenscroft, 86 Enjoyed traveling Dec. 18, 1928-Feb. 25, 2015

Shirley Mae Ravenscroft, 86, of Wabash, died at 3:45 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Wabash, to Fred and Marguerite (Rhoads) Lundquist. Shirley was a 1946 graduate of Linlawn High School. She married Earl Henry Ravenscroft in Indianapolis, on Dec. 26, 1946; he died Jan. 9, 2010. She retired from Wabash Magnetics and attended the Wabash Friends Church. Shirley enjoyed traveling with her husband Earl, visiting 49 states and being a grandma. She is survived by three children, Tim (Jocelyn) Ravenscroft, Jeff Ravenscroft, and Suzie (Dave) Metz, all of Wabash, five grandchildren, Mike (Kara) Ravenscroft of Macy, Jon Ravenscroft of Chicago, Megan (Jerry) Vandeveer of Fort Wayne, Mindy Metz and Steven Metz, both of Wabash, three great-grandchildren, Emilee and Henry Vandeveer of Fort Wayne, and Daisy Ravenscroft of Macy, and her brother, Robert (Margaret) Lundquist of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents, sister, Charlene “Chuckie” Carlton, and her granddaughter, Nicole Ravenscroft. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice. The memorial guest book for Shirley may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Doris M. Frantz, 84 Avid sports fan Aug. 4, 1930 – Feb. 25, 2015 Doris M. Frantz, 84, Warsaw, formerly of Sidney, died peacefully in her sleep and went to be with her heavenly Father at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born Aug. 4, 1930, in Bracken, to Allison A. and Amanda M. (Walton) Hill. She married Russell Frantz

Jr. on July 3, 1948. She is survived by her husband, two sons, two daughters, a sister, and nine grandchildren. Visitation was Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN and one hour prior to services Saturday, which took place at the Packerton United Methodist Church, Packerton Road and 800 South, Packerton. Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com

www.thepaperofwabash.com substance by fraud. Alex S. Rittenhouse, 18, Marion, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Jason M. Rhoades, 42, North Manchester, misdemeanor failure to appear for check deception. Lemoine Smith, 22, Urbana, misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. Brandy Peconga, 32, Warsaw, misdemeanor failure to appear for check

deception. Tommie M. Dalton, 32, Wabash, felony driving while suspended and possession of controlled substance. Ethan P. Fletcher, 22, North Manchester, violation of pre-trial electronic home detention. Brandon S. Miller, 28, Roann, felony revoke of bond for possession of methamphetamine and felony failure

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Wayne Rogers Hughes, 54, formerly of Peru and Wabash, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Wesley Healthcare Center, in Auburn. Friends may call 6 – 7 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Benefit dinner, auction to help young cancer patient By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com “Smokin’ for Ari’s Cause,” a benefit dinner and auction, will take place from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at the Heartland REMC Community Building in Wabash. Proceeds from the benefit will help the parents of Ari Halderman – Colby and Jenny Halderman – defray

extensive medical expenses sustained in the treatment of their son. Ari, who is 20 months old, was diagnosed in A t y p i c a l Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT) a rare and aggressive type of brain tumor in February 2014. “He’s had multiple radiation treatments, surgeries and very extreme chemo,” Gary Henderson, of

World Day of Prayer planned March 6 By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER — A World Day of Prayer service will take place Friday, March 6, at the Manchester Church of the Brethren chapel, 1306 N.Beckley St. The service will begin at 9:30 a.m. and Church Women United may register between 9:and 9:30 a.m. The theme for this year’s service is, “Do you understand what I have done for you?” which are Jesus words to His disciples after washing their feet. Everyone is welcome at the ecumenical service. Locally, World Day of Prayer is made possible by Church Women United. Each year women from a different country are selected to write the service. Women of The Bahamas have composed the 2015 service. The March 6 gathering will include various elements of song, worship, color, and refreshments based in the Caribbean Islands of The Bahamas. Through World Day of Prayer, women affirm that prayer and action ae inseparable and that both have immeasurable influence in the world. On the day of celebration, services begin at sunrise in the Pacific and follow the sun across the globe. The motto of the World Day of Prayer is “Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action.” World Day of Prayer USA promotes justice and equality for women through prayer, partnerships, service and celebration. For more information, visit the World Day of Prayer USA website at www.wdp-usa.org.

Smokin’ for a Cause, said of Ari. Originally from Wabash County, Ari and his parents now living in Oregon because of his father’s work. Mrs. Halderman is unable to work because the family has to provide around-the-clock care for the youngster. On Feb. 19, according to his parents’ b l o g , TheLionFights.blogs pot.com, Ari was to have the eighth surgery of his young life, this one to insert a feeding tube into his stomach. S a t u r d a y ’ s fundraiser is the second for Ari and his family. Last spring, a benefit concert took place at Wabash Friends Church.

“I was approached to help do something,” Henderson said of the event. “This isn’t what we were set up to do, to help individuals. But this is an extreme situation. We’re not running the event. We’re preparing the meal and do the serving for them. “I’m pretty excited.” Smokin’ for a Cause is preparing 600 pounds of pork for the event. In addition, there will be a silent auction and a dessert auction. Pre-event tickets are available for $7 for adults and $5 for children between 5 and 10 years of age. Tickets at the door are $10 for adults and $8 for children.

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thanks to everyone for the love and support shown to us during the loss of our loved one. Special thanks to the staff of Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash Friends Church and Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home.

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Robert J. “Bob” Cowger, 70 Served in National Guard Aug. 25, 1944 – Feb. 25, 2015

Robert J. “Bob” Cowger, 70, of LaFontaine, died at 3:56 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in LaFontaine. He was born Aug. 25, 1944, in Monticello, to Joseph and Josephine (Brown) Cowger. Bob served in the Indiana National Guard. He married Edith R. (Middleton) Ray in Mobile, Ala., on Nov. 24, 1998. He worked at Indiana Chair in Elkhart. He enjoyed watching television and spending time with his family. He lived in Monticello until 2000 when he moved to Wabash County. He is survived by his wife, Edith Cowger of LaFontaine, four children and three step-children; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren; brother, William (Lana) Cowger, and two sisters, Jane (David) Puluskniak, and Judy (Bill) Luse, all of Monticello. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a brother. Memorial service will be 3 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. Inurnment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. The memorial guest book for Bob may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Graham David Lorenz 17 months old Sept. 16, 2013-Feb. 24, 2015

Graham David Lorenz, 17 months old, born on Sept. 16, 2013 in Fort Wayne, Indiana was granted his angel wings on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Graham had touched in some small way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Graham is survived by his loving parents, Casey A. Lorenz and Paige L. Moore of Wabash; paternal grandparents, Scott Lorenz (Tina) of Wabash, and Dani J. Crandell of Wabash; maternal grandparents, David and Audra Moore of Columbia City; paternal great-grandparents, George and Sandy Lorenz of Wabash, and the late Dan and Doris Crandell; maternal great-grandparents, William and Marian Moore of Columbia City, and Tamara Arnold of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; aunt, Jessica Lorenz of Wabash, and uncle, Brandon Moore of Columbia City; and cousins, Serenity and Ryleigh Moore of Churubusco. “You will always be our little Mister” and Graham was a very vibrant and happy child. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Friends Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana 46992. In lieu of flowers memorials are directed to the family of Graham to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

WPD officer retires after 27 years By The Paper staff Officer Craig Blocher has retired from the Wabash Police Department on Feb. 20 after 27 years of service. He joined the force in November 1987 under Police Chief John Draper and Mayor Dallas L. Winchester. During

his career, he has served under six police chiefs. Blocher attended the Indiana Law E n f o r c e m e n t Academy in 1988, graduating in class 88-94. During his tenure, Blocher has worked on all three shifts of the department. He held certifications as

an I.L.E.A. instructor, Crisis Intervention Team member, Identa-Kit, CPR and First Aid. Blocher is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police No.83. The department is currently in the hiring process to fill Blocher’s vacancy.

to appear for two counts of domestic battery. Javais T. Johnson, 30, Wabash, petition to revoke for public intoxication. Patrick A. Schloot, 33, Wabash, revoke of probation for public intoxication. Joyce Honeycutt, 30, Rochester, felony possession of a narcotic drug. H u m b e r t o Dunton, 35, North Manchester, misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Charles J. Harris II, 27, Upland, revoke of probation for possession of controlled substance. Courtney A. Bowers, 34, Silver Lake, felony petition to revoke for possession of marijuana. Ashley K. Brisbin, 30,

Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond for dealing in a narcotic drug. Jennifer L. Gillum, 34, Wabash, felony revoke of probation for forgery. Chad H. Jackson, 28, Roann, felony petition to revoke electric home detention. Douglas L. Pettit, 19, Wabash, felony attempted child molesting. Dustin R. Pries, 22, Lagro, felony domestic battery. Christopher R. Hall, 31, North Manchester, misdemeanor battery. Donald E. Tooley, 33, Michigan City, battery. John D. Hall, 32, North Manchester, misdemeanor battery. Susan L. Martinez, 43, Wabash, felony

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obstruction of justice. North Manchester Police Accidents Feb. 22 At 1:47 p.m., vehicles driven by Jorell T. Tucker, 32, South Whitley, and Cherri R. Briscoe, 48, Peru, collided at Mill Street and Main Street. Feb. 27 At 4:33 p.m., vehicles driven by Grant R. JohnsonFriedman, 24, North Manchester, and Kendra D. Binkley, 17, North Manchester, collided at the intersection of 4th Street and Walnut Street. March 1 At 5:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Walter M. Hoover

William S. Beeney, 84 U.S. Army veteran Feb. 12, 1931 – Feb. 22, 2015 William S. Beeney, 84, North Manchester, died at 11 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born Feb. 12, 1931, in Ora, to Alfred Leroy and Nondas A. (Strevy) Beeney. He married Nancy C. Baker on July 6, 1956. She died Aug. 8, 2003. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea. He was a life member of American Legion Post No.286 and current member of VFW post 1126, Warsaw, IN. He was Commander at North Manchester VFW Post 2215 1978-1979. Member of color guard and honor guard with VFW and American Legion. He worked at Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, IN for 36 years until its closing and then retired from Cyclone Mfg., Urbana. He is survived by three sons, Mike (Melita) Beeney, Walkerton, Shawn Beeney, North Manchester, and Jeff (Debbie) Beeney, North Manchester; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Melissa) Williams, Akron, and Teresa Bakehorn, Warsaw; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call Friday, Feb. 27, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at McKee. Pastor J. P. Freeman will officiate. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of William Beeney, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Halderman Park Memorial Fund c/o American Legion Post 286, 215 E. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

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Citations Feb. 22 Callie A. Adkins, 18, North Manchester, cited for minor consuming. Alexandra L. Shelton, 18, Alden, IA, cited for minor consuming. Mitchell C. Oskam, 19, Saint John, cited for minor consuming. Jack C. Kay, 19, Williamsport, cited for minor consuming.

Feb. 24 Kiran G. Carlin, 21, Warsaw, cited for disregarding a stop sign.

Feb. 25 Sawayla C. McCray, 22, Fort Wayne, cited for operating while suspended infraction.

Feb. 27 Grant R. JohnsonFriedman, 24, North Manchester, cited for disregarding a stop sign.

Cases Feb. 23 At 8:01 a.m., a drug report was taken in the 200 block of Wild Cherry Lane. At 6:31 p.m., a theft report was taken in the 1100 block of North Market Street. At 6:42 p.m., a battery report was taken in the 1600 block of SR 114 West. Fire

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June A. Kindy, 85, North Manchester, died Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at 5:05 p.m. in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born June 18, 1929, in Somerset County, Pa., to William and Lizzie (Frye) Zimmerman. She married Dean Kindy in 1948. He died Jan. 27, 2012. She is survived by three sons, two daughters, 12 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call March 28, 2015 from 1:30-2 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Services March 28, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel. McKee Mortuary was entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com.

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Feb. 27 At 3:48 p.m., 300 block of Fellowship Drive for medical assist. March 1 At 10:28 p.m., 700 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist. Land Transfers J & L LLC to NasGas LLC, warranty deed. Bernard and Vicki L. Ferringer to Richard E. and Imogene D. Deneve, warranty deed. John P. and Geri Schuler to Deanna J. and Michael T. Schuler, trust deed. John P. and Geri Schuler to John P. Schuler, trust deed. Julie Enyeart to

Arthur Williams, warranty deed. David J. Cunningham to David J. Cunningham and Rachelle L. Leifer, warranty deed.

Wells Fargo Financial Indiana I to Town of Lagro, quitclaim deed. Cora L. and Raeburn L. Smallwood to Jeffrey D. and Amy

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Marriage Licenses Victor Courtney, 50, and Deanna Fager, 29. Timothy P McKnight, 43, and Kimberly D. Ragon,

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Ruby I. Beeks, 87, of Lagro, died at 12:21 am, Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born July 14, 1927 in Lagro, to Ira and Mary (Kessler) Bidwell. Ruby married Robert E. Beeks at the Lagro Methodist Parsonage on April 15, 1945; he died Dec. 15, 1987. She is survived by four daughters, two brothers, 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.

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meeting is March 26 at the home of Kathie Grandstaff. THE ROANN METRO LEAGUE is seeking some more baseball players for the 2015 season. They could use at least 4-5 players for Major League, ages 9-12. They also could use two or three more in coaches pitch. Those ages are 7-8 or a 6 year old with previous playing experience! Boys or girls can play. Deadline is March 10, but would like to know as soon as possible! If money or equipment is a problem, the league can help. Please contact them at indianagina@live.com or call 260-330-9419. THE ROANN R E N E G A D E S Saturday dance schedule is as follows: March 14, 21 (new), 28, April 11, and 25, plus every Wednesday. Dances are located at the Roann Community Building. For more information contact Bill or Linda Reed 260-578-7261, or a t renegade_dancer5678 @yahoo.com THE ROANN FOOD PANTRY is open to Roann area residents from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays, located at the Roann Town Hall. Donations of canned dry goods are always appreciated. Thanks to the volunteers who give of their time to work at the pantry, we appreciate you! THIS YEAR’S GATHERING of the

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Lagro Township board halts ‘illegal meeting’... continued from the front page man and secretary positions as well as seek approval for the annual reports. “(The meeting) was short notice, 48hours,” DeLong said to the board. “There was a time constraint on getting the annual report in. The annual report is always advertised after our meeting within two weeks within in the paper.” DeLong said in an interview with The Paper that due to weather, time constraints, and his job the 48-hour public notice was not made. He said he had intended to have a private meeting with the board before the official meeting began, but was unable to do so. After board member Lee Ann Pefley concurred with Cole and the meeting adjourned, Cole opened the floor to “informal” comments from the public. Past Lagro Township board member Ralph Ranck voiced his concerns about “Indiana codes, which a lot of them were broken, and a lot of them used and abused.” “I would like to make (the board) known of stuff and I don’t like some stuff going on,” Ranck said. The past board advisor addressed his concerns regarding Indiana Code 36, the code which states regulations for local government. Ranck identified parts of the code that the current board has not complied with: • IC 36-6-4-3 The executive, or township trustee, must attend all meetings of the legislative body. • IC 36-6-4-7 Sub part A: Each purchase made by the trustee must be made on written order and certify that there are sufficient funds have been appropriated to pay the full price of the purchase. “In other words,” Ranck said, “a purchase of any amount cannot

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he encourages the board to not follow in his footsteps and refuse to sign the current annual report. “When you sign that report, you’re signing that it’s ok, and you have studied and you have looked at and you’re okaying with all the purchases, everything is above board and it’s kosher,” Ranck said to the board. “As a taxpayer, I’m urging you guys not to sign the report. Period. Because there have been no audits by the

local (board).” The board adjourned the informal hearing of public comments after Ranck concluded since no other attendee voiced concerns. After the meeting, DeLong spoke to The Paper about the meeting and allegations of “frivolous” spending, presenting the Lagro Township Monthly Fund Balance Summary from December 2013 to December 2014. The summary

sheets stated that the total ending fund balance for 2013 was $362,517.49. For 2014, the ending fund balance was $548,742.75. “How could I be frivolously spending if I raised the funds by at least $186,225.26,” DeLong said. According to DeLong, the suggested allegations are inaccurate and requested to explain in greater detail at a later date.

You are cordially invited to Former Lagro Township Advisory Board member Ralph Ranck reads a list of complaints he has about the board and trustee Andrew DeLong. Once township board members deemed Thursday’s meeting to be illegal, they adjourned the meeting and then listened to comments from concerned citizens. Photo by Joseph Slacian be made by the board meetings and trustee unless he has may ask for an esticertified made with a mate of expenditures, written order and he proposed levy of has certified that suftaxes, the approval of ficient funds are the trustee’s annual already in that proreport, or any other creation for that to be matter being considbought.” ered by the legislative • IC 36-6-4-7 Sub body. part B: “An executive • IC 36-6-6-7 The who violates this secboard will meet at the tion commits a Class office of the execuC infraction and is tive on the first liable on his official Tuesday after the bond, or himself, for first Monday in the value of the purJanuary of each year chase,” he continued. to elect a board mem“In other words, if he ber as chairman and buys this without the another board memmoney already being ber as secretary. in there, he’s liable to • IC 36-6-6-8 The secpay it back to the retary of the board township.” will record the min• IC 36-6-4-11 The utes of the meetings trustee must present and, once the minutes an itemized stateare approved by the ment of the estimated legislative body, place expenditures and the minutes in a persubmit to questions manent record book. from a legislative “(The past board) didbody or taxpayers n’t do this, I will concerning the admit,” Ranck said. expenditures. “The last year or two “If I may say so, that years, I was secretary means he’s not to get and (former Deputy up out of the meeting Trustee Beverly and just walk out Burns) kept the minbecause he doesn’t utes, because my job have to listen to it,” had me out of town Ranck said. “He has and I missed a lot of to submit to the quesmeetings. When I was tions, as long as they there, I was lazy and are good questions, let her take them, and and a response will they were kept here. be made.” You can do what you • IC 36-6-6-6 A taxwant, but the secrepayer may attend any tary is supposed to be of the township keeping them and the

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Wabash students do battle in Cupcake Wars By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Sixteen teams of students from Wabash High School competed in Cupcake Wars on Thursday morning, Feb. 26, during the school’s monthly Artist Lecture Series program. The students had a variety of themes ranging from the 1980s to Cookie Monster and from Wabash High School girls’ basketball to “Lady and the Tramp.”

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Wabash’s Hough to golf at Anderson U By Gary Andrews Wabash senior Brodie Hough made his decision Thursday to play golf at Anderson University next year. The Ravens are led by first year coach Kent Williams. Williams comes to Anderson with over 40 years of golf experience. Since 2010, he

has been a golf instructor at Gray Eagle Golf Course in Fishers. In the 37 years prior, Williams served as Head Golf Pro and greens superintendent at Brockway Golf Course in Lapel. Hough, a three year varsity player for the Apaches, was part of the 2013 sectional championship

team and will lead Wabash this spring. Hough said he chose Anderson after visiting the school. “It just felt right,” he said. “They have great professors and a beautiful golf course’.’ Hough will study accounting or business while at Anderson and hopes

to make the top 5 his first season, although he said ‘’ it will take shooting in the low 80’s or under to do so’’. Honeywell Golf Course pro Mel Thomas added ‘’ All Brodie has to do is play the way he knows how and he will do fine’’.

Brodie Hough (center) prepares to sign a letter of intent to play golf at Anderson University. He is joined by his parents Mike Hough (front, from left) and Michele Hough, along with (back row, from left) Wabsh Principal Josh Blossom, Wabash Athletic Director Greg Martz, Wabash golf coach Darren Porter, and Honewell Golf Course pro Mel Thomas. Photo by Gary Andrews

Norse 8th grade girls win RCC tourney By Gary Andrews The Northfield 8th grade girls won the Running Rivers Conference basketball tournament for the second straight year Saturday, defeating Members of the Northfield 8th grade girls’ basketball team show off their Running Rivers Conference Tourney plaque. Photo by Gary Andrews

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Tippecanoe Valley 4619 before topping North Miami in the championship 61-48. In the championship game Ariel Dale led the Norse with 19 points. Kelcie Thomson added 18,

Ally Keaffaber 9, Abbey Ross 8, Melanie Beery 7. The Manchester 8th grade girls were defeated by North Miami in the semi final 31-21. North Miami won

the 7th grade championship, defeating Rochester and Tippecanoe Valley. The Southwood 7th grade was defeated by Tippecanoe Valley in the semi final.

Southwood boys down Bluffton in season finale By Gary Andrews The Southwood boys basketball team ended their regular season on a high note, defeating Bluffton 5347 on senior night to

improve to 13-9 heading to the post season. The Knights jumped on the Tigers early, leading 19-11 after one and 31-21 at the half. Bluffton cut the margin to 7 after

three, with the Knights holding on for the 53-47 final. Leaders were: Brandin Frazier 16 points, 9 rebounds; Carson Blair 16 points 3 rebounds; Alex

Harmon 15 points 12 rebounds 8 blocks 3 steals; Noah Kirk 4 points 4 rebounds; Nathan Hollars 2 points 2 rebounds; Robbie Cole 8 assists

Southwood’s White to play volleyball at Davenport U By Gary Andrews

The Wabash Lady Apaches basketball team enters the packed house at the Warsaw semistate on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Gary Andrews By Gary Andrews WARSAW — The Wabash Lady Apache basketball team traveled to Warsaw Saturday to play in itsfirst ever semistate. Wabash got to Warsaw by winning the Manchester sectional and Lapel regional. Fort Wayne Canterbury would end the Lady Apache run, as Wabash had a cold shooting night, connecting on just 20 percent from the field in a 57-39 loss to the No.2 team in the state. Wabash would get the first two points of the game from Claire Cromer before Canterbury answered with 7 straight to lead 7-2. Sydni Mullet would stop the run with a free throw

before two more Canterbury buckets made it 11-3 after one. Canterbury would extend its lead to 15-3 to start the second quarter when Claire Cromer stopped the 80 run with a bucket. The Cavaliers would answer by scoring eight of the next 10 points to lead 23-7 when Mullett hit two free throws to make it 23-9. Canterbury would then hit two free throws to end the half, leading Wabash 25-9. Sarah Puckett would get the first bucket of the second half, which was a three pointer before Canterbury ripped off five straight to increase their lead to 30-12. Wabash would then find some offense

with Madison Barden hitting twice plus another Cromer bucket to make it 33-18, but the Cavaliers would score 4 of the last 6 points in the quarter to lead 37-20 with a quarter to go. The pace picked up in the fourth as Wabash tried to increase the speed of the game in a comeback effort. Claire Cromer would hit nine free throws in the quarter as the Lady Apaches scored 19 points, but it wasn’t enough as Canterbury ended an amazing Wabash season 57-39. Leading Wabash was Claire Cromer with 19 points. Sarah Puckett added 7, Madison Barden 8, Sydni Mullett 3, Kristin Cromer 2.

Southwood senior Sami White signed her letter of intent Friday to continue her volleyball career at Davenport University in Grand Rapids Michigan next year. White led the Lady Knights to the 2A state championship game this past season and was selected first team all conference the past two seasons along with being selected first team all state and a member of the north all star team this past fall. Davenport is coached by former

Sami White (center) signs a letter of intent to play volleyball at Davenport University. She is joined by her parents, Jody White (left) and Johnny White, as well as Davenport Coach Megan Lenhart (back row, from left), Southwood Athletic Director and volleyball coach Tom Finicle, (Continued on page 25) and Southwood principal Tim Drake Photo by Gary Andrews

Elwood downs Wabash boys, 44-28 By Gary Andrews The Wabash boys’ basketball team ended its regular season Friday with a 44-28 loss to Elwood. The Apaches have a 5-17 record heading in to this week’s sectional. Elwood got the early jump on the Apaches, jumping out to a 9-2 lead before two Tyler Hough free throws

ended the quarter with Wabash trailing 9-4. Wabash cut the lead to three to start the second quarter on two free throws from Taylor Vigar to make it 9-6 but the Panthers would answer with an 11-1 run to open a 20-8 lead. Owen Yeadon would stop the run with a deep three and was followed by two

Vigar free throws to make it 20-13. Elwood would end the quarter scoring five straight as they led Wabash 2513 at the half. Eryk Weber would score the first bucket of the third quarter to make it 25-15 when Elwood answered with six straight to increase the Panther lead to 29-15. Taylor Vigar would stop the

run with a bucket and after a Brodie Hough free throw and a bucket from Owen Yeadon the Apaches trailed 33-20. The Panthers would end the quarter on a 7-0 run to open a 40-20 lead with a quarter to go. For the first seven plus minutes of the fourth quarter Wabash had out (Continued on page 25)

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Wabash’s Symphonic Voices received a gold rating at the state ISSMA contest on Feb. 21. Members of the group are Rheann Burton, Zoe Denney, Chaney Byers, Danielle Hipsher, Tiffany Key, Chloe Hipskind, Alexis Castro, Isabel Hughes, Marisa Shrock, Paige Nelson, Kaylee Risher, Madison Decker, Kaitlyn Hashbarger, Katie Ford, and Sklyer Smith. Photo provided “Better Lose the Saddle Than the Horse” is comprised of Paige Nelson, Madison Decker, Tiffany Key, Alexis Castro, Skyler Smith, and Rheann Burton. * Vocal solo: Zach Harlan singing “Salley Gardens”. Susan Keefer is their vocal instructor. She and Gail Vaughn were the piano accompanists for the entries.

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ROCHESTER – The works of James R.C. Adams will be featured through mid-March in an art exhibit at the Fulton County Library, Adams, a member of the Akron Area Arts League retired in 2008 after 51 years of teaching on the Manchester University art faculty. In 2012, Adams was named U.S. Professor of the Year for baccalaureate colleges and has received numerous awards for art restoration. Adams specializes in drawing and painting, photography and video production. He has traveled and studied in different places around the world. Many of his works depict scenes from his travels. He has exhibited in England, Mexico as well as the United States. This exhibit will run through mid-March during regular library hours.

Wabash’s Zach Harlan shows off the gold medal he received at the state ISSMA contest on Feb. 21. Photo provided

Wabash Art Guild plans workshop By The Paper staff The Wabash Art Guild will host a watercolor painting workshop instructed by Mr. Terry Armstrong on Thursday, March 12. The workshop, led by Terry Armstrong, will be at the Wabash Christian Church, located at the corner of Hill and Miami streets in Wabash. Set-up starts at 8:30 a.m., and the class will begin at 9

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a.m. Participants will paint a sunset over trees and water, with reflections. There will be a break for lunch, and then the session will continue until about 4 p.m. Armstrong has a Bachelor of Arts degree in both fine art and commercial art from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. He has instructed many college art courses & watercolor workshops. He will teach some basics and share his techniques in realism and abstraction. All levels of painters are welcome and will learn from this experience, organizers said. To register for the workshop, please telephone 260-563-7690, or 260-306-1537. The Wabash Art Guild is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the study, appreciation, encouragement, and welfare of art, and civic art improvements; sponsoring art lectures, exhibits, or demonstrations for members and for the public; meeting monthly with a variety of programming.

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Northfield musicians show off the patches they received at the state ISSMA contest on Feb. 21. Photo provided

Ten Northfield musicians added their names as “vocal Olympians” to Northfield’s collection of gold medalists on Saturday, Feb. 21. Several performers improved their scores from last year to near perfect scores this year at the Indiana State School Music Association’s Statelevel piano and vocal competition held at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. The musicians earned the opportunity to go to the state level by receiving a “superior” rating at the Northeast Indiana

District-level last month at Decatur’s Bellmont High School. Baritone vocalist Jeremy Nevil earned a “superior” (gold) rating for his performance of an art song from a select list of required repertoire. In addition, Johnny Ritchie brought home a gold medal for his piano solo, also selected from a prescribed list of challenging repertoire. A women’s octet earned gold medals for their performance of a three-part selection entitled “Nigra Sum” by Pablo Casals. Members of this ensemble were

Comedian Karen Mills to visit the Eagles Theatre By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com On Thursday, March 5, Karen Mills takes the stage with her stand-up at the Eagles Theatre as act two in the Thursday Night Comedy series. Comedian and television personality Trish Suhr will perform as the opening act for the evening. Mills began her comedic career after taking acting classes when she lived in Atlanta. “I had watched the ‘Tonight Show’ and different things that had comedians on and I just kept feeling that I could do that,” she said in an interview with The Paper. “Finally I got the courage to go to open mic night at The Punchline and the manager at the time said, ‘You know I really think you could do this for a living. You just really need to work on your material and build your time.’” Now a 22-year veteran of comedy, Mills has performed for clubs, colleges, theatres and toured as the opening act for Jon Stewart of “The Daily Show,” all the while keeping her comedy clean. “(My humor) is still adult topics, but it’s just not cursing, or at least very minimal,” Mills said. “It’s just taking a different path, but that doesn’t mean you’re doing material for 8-yearolds. My comedy is very relatable.” When it comes to

Comedian Karen Mills will take the Eagles Theatre stage as act two in the Thursday Night Comedy series. A 22-year comedian, touring as the opening act for Jon Stewart from “The Daily Show,” Mills said the Wabash crowd should expect an evening of fun and hard laughs. Photo provided

labeling her act, the comedian said she considers herself an Americana comedian more than blue collar. “A lot of people want to label anyone with a southern accent as a southern comic,” she said. “I am not a southern comic. A southern comic talks about things in that region. My comedy is everyday, any one anywhere can relate to what I’m talking about. I just so happen to have a southern accent.” From memory loss to ordering at a restaurant, Mills said she’s her own punch line in her stand-up, finding the humor in everyday life. “I always look for the humor,” she said. “I laugh at myself more than I do anybody else. … My style is not really making fun of anybody else. It’s just about relat-

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VIEWPOINT Congratulations, Lady Apaches Sure, there are three school systems here in Wabash County, but come this time of year, the fans of those three tend to combine their efforts to support whatever local team, or athlete, is still competing in their respective state tourney. Last Saturday afternoon, the Wabash Lady Apaches basketball team took on Fort Wayne Canterbury in the Warsaw semistate tourney. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Wabash went up against the No.2 ran ked team in the state, and its historic girls basketball season came to an end.

While throughout the school year the girls on Wabash’s team play hard against their opponents from N o r t h f i e l d , Southwood and Manchester high schools, we’d like to think that those students, as well as all of Wabash County, are joining together to support the Lady Apaches in their efforts. Wabash County has been fortunate in that it has had numerous state qualifiers in a variety of team and individual sports over the years. Throughout those runs – whether it be baseball, football, volleyball,

wrestling, track or cross country – we are sure that all of Wabash County were supporting those respective teams and individuals. To coach Matt Stone and the rest of the Lady Apache basketball team, we congratulate you on your success. This year’s run has been something special and something that everyone on the team will look back on with fond memories. In victory and in loss, you represented Wabash and Wabash County with the highest level of sportsmanship possible.

Lighthouse Mission appreciates support Dear Editor: I would like to thank you for your generous gifts and support. We hope you will pray for us as we continue to minister to the community. Thank you to all of you who have shown your support to the Lighthouse Mission and have been faithful in your giving. It is through your generos-

ity that we are able to help those in need in Wabash County. Everyone knows if you empty something out it must be filled again. So this is where you come in. We need your donations of good, clean used items. If you are unable to give, we still need your prayers. We appreciate your

support in the past, we hope you continue to partner with us n our mission to spread the good news of Jesus Christ in Wabash County. Remember, every Tuesday is senior day and as always our storewide half price sale is at the end of every month. – Mary Harris, store manager

FFA still strong part of rural living From its humble beginnings as FFA Day in 1933 to today’s FFA Week, last week is important for FFA members and the general public in general. FFA Day was designed for chapters across the United States to have such things as father-son banquets. But, just as agriculture is ever-changing, so was the FFA. In 1948, FFA Day was expanded to FFA Week, and always takes place in late February so as to

include the birthday of President George Washington. The group wanted to include Washington’s birthday as a tribute to him as an agriculturist and a farmer. The week itself is designed for members, former members and educators to talk about the importance of agriculture education and the FFA. Various programs generally take place throughout the week. But FFA does more than just promote agriculture.

As Manchester High School FFA advisor Gwen Mize noted, FFA is an excellent opportunity for students to study and create their own leadership skills through participating in the various functions. Whether a youth wants to be an engineer, a doctor, a business owner or a farmer, they need a foundation of leadership skills. The organization offers a large number of contests that allow stu-

dents to develop organizational, writing, speaking, math and science skills along with a deep passion for agriculture. We take this opportunity to salute all current and past FFA members and their instructors. The organization, now in its 87th year, is as strong and vibrant as it has been in years past. Here’s wishing you success for another 87-plus years.

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Three-time Iditarod

Sled Dog Race participant Karen Land presented a discussion at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library on

Feb. 28. With her retired sled dog, Romano, who she said was “just there to be a

pretty face,” Land discussed the ins and outs of the Iditarod with an audience of 20 people, covering topics including dog care, some of the obstacles a musher might face during the race, and the benefits that have come from the race. “Sled dogs are incredibly unique animals so (veterinarians) have been able to use and study their physiology to help other dogs and even humans,” she said. One of the unique characteristics of a sled team, Land said, was the dogs’ individual personalities. “(The sled team) is

like a giant soap opera,” Land said. “Every single dog on the team has their own likes or dislikes. “Most of my dogs are right handed or left handed, so they only want to run on the right side or the left side. Some dogs won’t run if there’s a male in front of them or a female behind them. So they have all these weird quirks, and the whole time you’re trying to figure them out.” Although she isn’t racing currently, Land said she has been trying to get back into it within the last couple of years. “I actually just sold

my house in Montana, and I’ve been considering Michigan,” she said. “I loved training dogs in Montana, and I was out there for 20 years, but it’s really far from my family. I’ve got an aunt (in Indiana), and the UP (Upper Peninsula) is just a day away. “So now that I have my house sold it might be easier to run again, but I would need all new dogs though.” Library Director Ware Wimberly III said he was pleased with the turnout of audience participants, hosting more than originally anticipated.

“I thought (The audience) was really engaged,” he said. “It seems like sometimes it’s hard to know whether or not if you have someone come in if it’s going to be someone who is going to connect with the audience. “Today, to me, it really felt like people were engaged and they were just really interested and they asked so many questions at the end, too.” Although there is nothing planned as of now, Wimberly said that he hopes to have more programming for adults in the future.

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Karen Land holds her retired sled dog Romano while audience participants pet him and ask follow-up questions after her program at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library. Land is a three-time Iditarod participant who currently tours the nation to talk about her experience and answer questions about her dogs, the race, and what it took to become a sled dog musher. Photo by Emma Rausch

Elwood downs Wabash boys, 44-28 ... continued from page 19 scored Elwood 5-0 on a Brodie Hough bucket and a three from Owen Yeadon to make it 40-25. Elwood would put their first points of the quarter on the board with 51.8 remaining on two free throws, then hit a bucket before Luke Mattern ended the game with a three for the 44-28 final. Leading Wabash was Owen Yeadon and Taylor Vigar with 8 points each. Brodie Hough and Luke Matter added 3 points each, Tyler Hough, Marcus Jones and Eryk Weber had 2 points each. Wabash lost the junior varsity game 40-30. Matt Jones and Matt Stein led the Apaches with 9 points

Owen Yeadon drains a three for the Wabash Apaches. Photo by Gary Andrews each. Luke Mattern Fuller 2, Austin added 5, Justin Vinopal 2. Beauchamp 3, Kory

Southwood’s White to play volleyball at Davenport U ... continued from page 19 Southwood stand out player Megan (Garner) Lenhart. Lenhart graduated from Southwood in 2000 and is 12th all time in career attacks and 12th in career kills White said she chose Davenport

because ‘’ It was really cool to have a coach from the same high school I played at, plus it felt like home and they have great facilities’’. When ask if she could compete for a starting job right away White said

“they graduate their setter this season with myself and another freshman from Indiana coming in. I’m ready to compete for the job.’’ White will study accounting while at Davenport.

A former Wabash County resident was arrested on two felony counts for child molestation, officials at the Indiana State Police announced Monday afternoon. The former resident, Joseph Young, 56, Anderson, surrendered at the Wabash County Jail where he was served with a Wabash

Circuit Court warrant. He was jailed on a $50,000 surety bond plus $250. According to the ISP release: Detective Josh Rozzi started an investigation after receiving information from the Wabash County Division of the Indiana Department of Child Services that a Wabash County girl had pos-

sibly been molested. Rozzi’s investigation revealed that Young had allegedly committed sexual acts with a Wabash County girl who, at the time, was under 10 years of age. The sex acts purportedly occurred on multiple occasions in the fall of 2010. Young was living in Wabash County at the time the alleged crimes occurred.

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WASHINGTON — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). The final day to update yield history or reallocate base acres has been extended one additional month, from Feb. 27, 2015 until March 31, 2015. The final day for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015.

“This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against unexpected changes in the marketplace. Producers are working to make the best decision they can. And we’re working to ensure that they’ve got the time, the information, and the opportunities to have those final conversations, review their data, and to visit the Farm Service Agency to make those decisions,” said Vilsack. If no changes are made to yield history or base acres by March 31, 2015, the farm’s current yield and base will be used. A program choice of ARC or PLC coverage

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new safety-net programs. The online tools, available at www.fsa.usda.gov/arc -plc, allow producers to explore projections on how ARC or PLC coverage will affect their operation under possible future scenarios. Covered commodities include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity.

Comedian Karen Mills to visit the Eagles Theatre ... continued from page 21 able things in life that I find humor in and that other people find humor in, but don’t realize it’s funny. “I went through ovarian cancer in 2012 and it gave me 15 new minutes of material, because that’s how I handle things. That’s

how I cope, and I know that when you’re going through difficult times or whatever you’re going through, humor makes it all better.” After performances, Mills said that people often approached her to say, “That happens to me all the

time and I’m so glad that you gave me a way to look at it and laugh.” Mills said she wants the Wabash community to know that they should expect an evening of good humor, fun, and hard laughing at Thursday night per-

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Chartwells employees Denise Yocum and Diana Stephan help Access youth make superhero capes on Family Night at AYC. Chartwell’s provided the supplies to make the capes. Photo provided love being a part of other activies we’ve done. We wanted to see if we could make an impact on one place.” C h a r t we l l s, M a n c h e s t e r University’s food service provider, has had some ties to the Access, and asked

Access Executive Director Liz Hobbs how she would feel about the company expanding its association with the program. “I think we’ve very lucky that she was very open to the idea of seeing what this partnership could

become,” Gjertson said. Chartwells workers over the summer mapped out a yearlong plan between themselves and The Access. “We wanted to make sure it fit our staff ’s schedule in terms of what hap-

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continued from page 28 afterward and while we were driving home she said, ’I had so much fun.’” Gjertson continued, adding that she shared the fun she had with other Chartwells employees. Hobbs said The Access officials are pleased with the relationship. “I think it was some thing we were excited about, just to see what it would look like,” she said. “We really didn’t know from the beginning what’s going to happen. For us, I’ve been impressed by not only

the participation they’ve had from staff, but also with the planning and creativity and just bringing ideas we had not thought of, or bringing things to our already set programs that just made it better.” Getting community support is something The Access officials have tried to encourage over the years. “For the kids, we always try to get different groups in because we want them to know that it’s the community that wants to see them succeed, not just a hand-

PUBLIC AUCTION Saturday, March 7th @ 10 AM We will sell the following personal property at public auction located in Wabash County at the Wabash County Fairgrounds (St. Rd 13 north side of Wabash). Watch for Snyder and Lange auction signs. Fenton Glass, Antiques, Collectibles, Guns, Riding Mower & Furniture Large Fenton glass collection including: Cranberry, pitchers w/ glasses, baskets, cruets, blue coin dot, covered dishes, spiral, country, opalescent & others, Joe Rice paper weights, lamps, curved glass curio cabinet, butter churn, glass canes, oak table w/ 6 chairs & leaf, oak buffet, Hull pitcher, doll baby & stroller, vintage metal cars, marbles, vintage bedroom suite, rope bed, drop leaf table, antique dresser, TV & stand, console games, Longaberger baskets, crocks, old clock, vintage glassware, flatware, dishes, sweeper, carpet cleaner, books, tapes, electric fans, Guns include: Jennings 22 semi-auto, Blue Jacket #8 revolver, 32 folding trigger revolver, Winchester model 67 smooth bore 22, 12 GA Savage Stevens single shot, Daisy BB gun, Cub Cudet riding mower (LTX 1050, 50” cut, nice), 20" Husqvarna chainsaw,(2) trolling motors, office desk, and much more not listed! Auctioneer’s note: Guns will be sold according to Indiana Law. Must be an Indiana resident. Items in sale are very clean. TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents. Look at photos @ auctionzip.com (enter ID# 11648). Auction held in heated building w/ restrooms. Food available. This is a partial listing! No Buyer’s Premium at our auctions.

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ful of people that they see every day,” Hobbs said. “It’s great that we can get different people in from the community, from Manchester, from the county, to come in and

let the kids know it’s a team of people that want you to succeed. I think having them there has helped tremendously.” Gjertson said Chartwells’ involve-

ment would run from September through May. But Hobbs hopes it extends further than that. “With staff living in Wabash County, we hope some continue to help during June, July and August,” she said. “We talked about that at the beginning. You just don’t know what planting these

member, Denise Yocum, has been involved with The Access for at least 10 years. She is in charge of the “Fear Factor” food challenge, at which she prepares unusual food for the youngsters to try. “And the kids love it,” said Yocum, who is Hobbs’ sister. The contest is usually the last Saturday of the university’s spring break. “That way I’ve got the whole week to work on unusual food,” she said. “We’ve had hamburger milkshakes, duck tongue, crawfish, pig stomach, octopus …” Hobbs quickly adds, “As soon as we get done with ‘Fear Factor,’ the kids are asking when the next ‘Fear Factor’ will be.” Any groups or individuals interested in helping at The Access should contact Hobbs at 563-2070.

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seeds are going to produce. It could be there are people who are going to come down and think, ‘I can do this,’ and do it on a regular basis on their own. “Even if they don’t, it has given them hope and encouraged them that they can volunteer and that they can make a difference. Sometimes it is a scary thing when you volunteer, no matter where it is at.” That attitude, Gjertson said she believes, can already be seen. “One of our staff members said, ‘I think we need to do Easter baskets,” she said. “It’s not on our list, but now they want to do Easter baskets. They’ve taken ownership of it. They keep coming up with ideas. It’s amazing how they keep just wanting to do more things.” At least one Chartwells staff

We will sell the following personal property at public auction located in Wabash County at the Wabash County Fairgrounds (St. Rd 13 north side of Wabash). Watch for Snyder and Lange auction signs. Vintage, Antiques, Primitive, Outdoor Items, 3 Wheeler & Tools Vintage pedal fire truck, pedal car parts, metal double tub, metal tubs, vintage metal lawn chairs, old tools, Pepsi cooler, child’s wagons, several bags of mulch, wood planters, planting pots, garden items, wooden crates, vintage store scales, platform scales, tires, hub cabs, old candy machine, chain saws w/ case, hand tools, garden tools, router w/table, vintage plow, 3 wheeler (needs work), cash register, primitive items, electrical wire, many box lots, and much more not listed! TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents. Look at photos @ auctionzip.com (enter ID# 11648). Auction held in heated building w/ restrooms. Food available. This is a partial listing! No Buyer’s Premium at our auctions.

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N O R T H MANCHESTER – Timbercrest Senior Living Community will host a fiveweek video s e r i e s “Conversations on Dementia.” The program will begin at 6 30 p.m. every

Tuesday in March. The free series will feature dementia expert Teepa Snow in the series “Making V i s i t s Valuable.” Conversation s following the video will be led by Timbercrest Chaplain Don Fecher and

Director of Resident care Sabine Thomas. In 2013, 15.5 million family and friends provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care to those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Nearly 60 percent of Alzheimer’s

and dementia caregivers rate the emotional stress of caregiving as high or very high, and more than one-third report symptoms of depression. Timbercrest is located at 2201 East Street, N o r t h Manchester.

STINE TIRE, INC., a locally owned complete tire, automobile, commercial, and agricultural service center is looking for the right person to join our staff! We are searching for a dedicated, hard working individual with experience in and/or a strong desire to learn the tire business! Duties would include passenger and light truck tire service, commercial/medium truck tire service, and Agricultural tire service. Light automobile service skills including oil changes and undercar suspension/brake jobs would be a plus. A friendly personality and a desire to meet the needs of customers is paramount! A valid Indiana Driver’s License is required. Both on the job and formal training may be provided. Pay is dependent upon both experience and skill level. Benefits include company provided uniforms, 2 weeks of paid vacation upon the completion of one (1) year of employment, and the opportunity to work in a clean, fast-paced, family-oriented service center.

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Five Wabash County students have been chosen as Gold Ribbon winners in this year’s statewide Symphony in Color for young artists, according to Cheryl Wolmuth, project chair for the I n d i a n a p o l i s Symphony Orchestra Association. Earning honors are Macy Niccum from Wabash Middle School, Avery Sisco and Josie Lynn from Metro North Elementary, and Kadence Whennen and Dre Bledsoe from M a n c h e s t e r Elementary. These five students and their art teachers were honored as part of the group of 36 gold ribbon winners at a reception on Sunday, March 1, at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis. Teachers for the winning students are Sarah Andrews from Wabash Middle

School, Katy Gray from Metro North Elementary, and Christy Schuler from M a n c h e s t e r Elementary. The artwork for the Gold Ribbon Winners will be on display at the Indiana State Museum from Monday, April 6, through Sunday, May 10. Work by other student finalists in the competition will also be on display. Finalists from Wabash County include Carrie Collins from Southwood Elementary; Sydney Baker, Anthony Long, and Marcus Haynes from Wabash Middle School; Kedron Gaston from Sharp Creek Elementary; Logan Lyons from Metro North Elementary; Ansley West and Christian Herrardez Beck from M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School. Sophia Osborne from Metro North Elementary was recognized with honorable mention status.

Teachers for the finalists are Erica Tyson from S o u t h w o o d Elementary, Lynne Keffaber from Sharp Creek Elementary, and Annie Shilling from Manchester Intermediate, along with Andrews, Gray, and Schuler. The Symphony in Color project is sponsored by the I n d i a n a p o l i s Symphony Orchestra

Association, which has a local unit in Wabash. Susan Beckett is president of the local organization. The Wabash unit encourages participation by all elementary and middle schools in the county. Entry materials are sent from Indianapolis, as well as the recorded music that is used when the students complete their art-

work, representing their thoughts and inspirations from one of the music selections. In simple terms, the students “draw to music.” Each school’s art teacher may select six or seven pictures to send to Indianapolis for judging in the state competition. Officials from the Wabash unit said they are pleased to have 14 winners from the

county. In May, the local organization will have an awards tea during which all of the students who had state entries will be recognized. Symphony in Color is only one of the projects administered by the local ISOA unit. It will also help facilitate the third grade tours at the Honeywell House in April and supported the Holiday Open

House at the Honeywell House in late November. A large number of Wabash patrons support the Indianapolis Symphony as members of the local unit. A small working board of 12 to 15 members facilitates the activities. Those interested in becoming a part of the ISOA unit in Wabash should contact Susan Beckett at 563-8971.

Chamber to host Coffee Connections By The Paper staff The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee Connections from 7-8 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, at Modoc’s Market, 205 S Miami St. This is a free networking opportunity at which attendees can purchase a beverage and network with other business pro-

fessionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Chamber officials said the event is a chance to learn what other professionals are doing in the community while connecting in a relaxed, non-formal atmosphere. At each Coffee Connection, a complete list of attendees with contact information is emailed to attendees afterwards; as well

as a drawing for a $15 Chamber Reward to use at any future Chamber event. Coffee Connection was created by the Public Relations and M e m b e r s h i p Committees to provide a non-structured setting for members to gather, meet and share resources every other month. We have hosted more than 90 members

since May 2014 when the program began. Committee members include: Missy Lundmark, First Farmers Bank & Trust; and Steve Kirtlan, Kirtlan Automotive and Machine Repair, CoChairs; Michael Lehman, Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre; Chelsie Pattison, Mutual Bank; Kelly Gretschmann,

Wabash Plain Dealer; Jami Bartel, Miller’s Merry Manor; Denae Green, White’s Residential & Family Services; Rich King; Beth Chaney, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Chris Lochner, Metal Source; Kaye Krom, Thermafiber, LLC; Pravina Patel, Knights Inn; and Rachel Cruz, Heartland REMC.