The Paper of Wabash County - May 4, 2016

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City is finalist in national contest By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The City of Wabash is a finalist in the Small Business Revolution on Main Street, a national contest that will award one small town a $500,000 revitalization. Wabash was one of three finalists chosen from nearly 10,000 nominations from small towns across America. Deluxe

Corporation, which provides small-business marketing services, created the program. “Wabash immediately stood out as a small town that embodied the spirit of the Small Business Revolution – passionate entrepreneurs, a strong community spirit and a long history of banding together,” said Amanda Brinkman, chief brand and communications officer for

Deluxe. The winning community will be decided via online voting. Residents can go to SmallBusinessRevolution.org and watch mini-documentaries about the finalists and vote for their favorite. Christine Flohr, Visit Wabash County executive director, learned about the contest while doing research online for

Seniors flock to annual expo By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The third annual Senior Connections Expo hosted 41 vendors from across Indiana’s northeast region on Thursday, April 28, to educate both local and out-oftown seniors on a variety of services. Throughout the day, vendors were visited by a “non-stop” flow of seniors, according to Jami Bartel, Wabash Senior Care Marketing Group member. “All the vendors I’ve talked to are very excited about the flow of people and it seems like it’s been a great, steady flow and everyone’s having a good time,” Bartel told The Paper of Wabash County. Miller’s Merry Manor provided a free lunch, which had more than 150 reservations, Bartel continued. From Wellbrooke of Wabash to Caregiver Homes of South Bend, senior citizens learned about healthcare opportunities, specialized services and life insurance policies at the expo. Elder Law attorney Charles Backs also spoke with attendees about Medicare, Medicaid and

strengthening rural communities. “A few days later I also received an email from former Wabash resident Lara Dunning who also had found the link,” Flohr said. “I shared the Small Business Revolution contesting with a representative from each of the towns in the county.” Wabash Marketplace Inc. made the ini(continued on page 22)

Former MU student faces murder charge By The Paper staff

Ines Gillespie (left) learns more about Wellbrooke of Wabash services from Customer Service Specialist Amber Denham (right) at the third annual Senior Connections Expo on Thursday, April 28. Photo by Emma Rausch Veteran Affairs benefits for nearly two hours, according to Bartel. “He had pretty much standing room only (for his talk),” she said. “They had seats for close to 30 people in the front community room and he was full pretty much for the entire time. For two hours, he stood up there and answered questions about Medicare, Medicaid and aid and attendance benefits.

“So he was just totally thrilled with the questions that people were asking. … First and foremost, we’re educating and that’s was we successfully did.” In addition to providing information about their services, vendors also answered questions, handed out snacks and made personal connections with the seniors. The attendees filled out surveys (continued on page 23)

NORTH MANCHESTER – An Indiana State Police investigation has led to the arrest of a former Manchester University student for the death of an infant. On Monday, May 2, at approximately 12:45 p.m., a death investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Josh Maller and North Manchester Police Detective Sergeant Jon Pace has resulted in the arrest of Mikayla Munn, 21, Elkhart. Munn was served a Wabash Circuit Court arrest warrant alleging criminal charges for murder and neglect of a dependent causing death. She was arrested at her Elkhart home and transported to the Elkhart County Jail. On March 8, at approximately 11:28 p.m., the North Manchester Dispatch Center received a 911 call, from Munn. When first responders arrived at Munn’s Manchester University dorm room, they found Munn had given birth. Munn and an infant boy were in a bathtub. The infant was not breathing. Both were transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The infant boy was pronounced dead. Munn was treated for the after effects of childbirth and released. (continued on page 22)

County residents to take to the polls By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County voters will take to the polls on Tuesday, May 3, for the state’s Primary Election. On the ballot will be several local, state and federal races. In addition, those living within the Wabash City Schools District will be able to vote in a referen-

dum about creating a tax levy for the district. Local races on the Republican ticket are: Wabash Circuit Court Judge: Incumbent Robert R. McCallen III Wabash County Auditor: Marcie J. Shepherd Wabash County Treasurer: Lu Ann Layman

Wabash County Coroner: Suzie Lewis Wabash County Surveyor: Incumbent Cheri Slee County Commissioner — District 1: Incumbent Brian Ken Haupert County Commissioner — District 3: Incumbent Barry J. Eppley County Council At Large (Vote For 3): Incumbent Randy Curless, Philip Dale, Incumbent Michael B. Ridenour,

Incumbent William J. “Bill” Ruppel and Lorissa Sweet. Precinct Committeeman – Republican: Laura Cole, Lagro 1, and Ann Gillespie, Lagro 1; Debora Hoefer, Noble 3, and Jim Nelson, Noble 3; Robert (Bob) Greene, Noble 4, and Justin Wilcox, Noble 4; Todd Dazey, Noble 9, and Larry C. Thrush, Noble 9. (continued on page 23)


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Local officials plan for healthier future in Wabash County By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash County now ranks 61st of Indiana’s 92 counties in overall health, but has the potential to rank 26th, according to a recent study by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHRR).

Over the last five years, the county has dropped nearly 10 rankings in the survey’s Health Outcomes category – which addresses how healthy a county currently is – but improved 24 rankings in Health Factors, which addresses how healthy a county could be in the future,

according to the data. To ensure the county’s healthy future, Be Well Wabash County will host a health seminar on Tuesday, April 26, with local community leaders to brainstorm and make plans to encourage healthy living throughout the county over the next nine years, according to Bryce Lindsay, Be

Well strategic planning committee member. The health seminar will help map out plans for nine years of local health, according to Chris Sloan, director of healthy living for the Wabash County YMCA. “(The planning summit) will help map out three, six, nine years of goals and objectives,” Sloan said, “and working with community leaders on establishing those. “Also a representative from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps will be here April 26. … She’s going to be touring Wabash and spending some time with people in our community. “What we need to do is get more people to the table to coordinate our efforts,” Lindsay said,

“because you’ve government that has a role and that’s local municipal government, because it’s not going to come from Indy, it’s not going to come from D.C. “It’s private employer from the private sector, the education sector with the schools and then it’s private individuals that will come together and nudge these areas and help people identify that they’re ready for change, ready to remove those obstacles to give them access that would help them improve their quality of life, their health factors.” CHRR engagement specialist Kate Konkle noted in an interview with The Paper of Wabash County that the 2011 data did not measure the same factors as

the 2016 survey data when it was collected. When the survey first started in 2010, the data collected answers only form respondents with landlines, excluding those that only have cellphones, she said. Also, the data did not measure food environment index, physical inactivity or access to exercise opportunities among other categories. After 2011, the survey began collecting data from cellphoneonly and landline respondents. Over the last five years, it also began measuring new subcategories in health behavior, clinical care, physical environment and social and economic factors. “There are measures we use to include (in the survey) that we don’t any more because there are measures that we found that are collected better, provide bette data or the places we collected them from – such as the CDC – have changed how they collect the data,” Konkle continued. “Rankings are not necessarily always the best tool to use to look at changes over time.

“We want to provide a snap shot of a county’s health at a point in time. It’s going to take longer to see overall change (of an area).” The data from both years provides a wide snap shot for the county’s health and it is positive to see a lower Health Factor ranking, according to Sloan. “It’s great because there are some positive things and then there are some things that we know we need to work on,” Sloan said. “But it’s great because some of the positive things are the indicators of where our county’s going to go in the future. “Those numbers are positive and improving and I think it speaks to what everybody – not just Be Well (Wabash County) – what everybody’s doing in the county.” The 2016 Health Factors ranking is “exciting for Wabash because it is a predictor for what Wabash County could be in the future.” “So the lowest that number could be, the better it is for Wabash moving forward in the future,” he continued.

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The Rotary Club of North Manchester is seeking a $3,000 grant to help pay for landscaping at the new town canoe launch on the Eel River. The club has asked Rotary District 6540, which represents fifty-four clubs in the northern third of Indiana, for funds to help pay for trees, mulch and a Rotary sign for the Mill Street project. The club has dedicated up to $5,000 for this signature project. Former signature projects include the Robin’s Way path on the northeast side of North Manchester and the Rotary Gazebo at the Thomas Marshall House. The club is finalizing plans for a Nelson’s Chicken special fundraising event to help pay for this signature project on Saturday, May 28. Tickets for the

chicken fundraiser will be available at the May 3 Election Day Pancake Meal in Scout Hall at Warvel Park in North Manchester, and from club members. The pancake meal from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. is a North Manchester tradition going back more than 50 years. It enables the community’s Rotarians to support projects and good causes locally and i n t e r n a t i o n a l l y. Hundreds of area residents come for the great food and conversation. Takeout is also available. Meals are $7 for adults, $4 for children age 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. The meal includes sausage or scrambled eggs, and a beverage. Pancakes are all you can eat. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Rotary Club member, or at the door.


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Kirk retires from WPD, joins NMPD By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — Jim Kirk will begin investigating North Manchester crime May 31 as the police department’s new detective. Kirk is currently detective-captain for Wabash City Police Department, where he’s worked the past 28 years. He’s retiring Saturday, April 30, and will have to wait 30 days before he can start work at NMPD. His hiring was approved by the North Manchester Town Council at its April 13 meeting, after NMPD Chief Jeff Perry recommended Kirk to fill one of the three empty positions at the department after three officers

resigned within one month. “I know they’re struggling there with turnover,” Kirk said, adding that at age 52, he’s still looking to work another 10 years in law enforcement. Kirk said during his career he’s built a good reputation with both county officials and the public alike. He believes that will be an asset he will bring to North Manchester residents. He also said he’ll be coming from a 27-man department to an 11man department, and he’s looking forward to learning what plagues the town. “Manchester’s a small town,” he said. “But you have the same crimes everywhere; it’ll just not be as many.” He’ll work the first shift, five days a week

Monday through Friday. Kirk also said the majority of his work will be from behind a desk, but if he’s asked to do different things like road patrol or help out when the department is shorthanded, he won’t have a problem doing that. “I spent 10 years working thirds,” he said. “With bad publicity of police, it’s getting hard to get good applicants to fill these empty positions.” He said WPD is currently looking to hire four officers, and Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department is trying to fill two. Kirk said between officers switching departments, like he is, and varying pay scales based on the law enforcement agency, finding the right person for the job

and keeping them is a continuing problem. “People want to feel safe,” he said. “I like helping people and dealing with the public.” Kirk reflected on his 28year career at WPD and said putting North Manchester’s Donald Samons away for life in 1999 was one of his proudest accomplishments. Samons was found guilty and sentenced to life without parole for the stomping killing of a Wabash man in September 1999. Jon Voran was the victim, found on a Sunday morning by a mother and her children floating face down in the Wabash River at a popular fishing spot by the Huntington Street bridge in Wabash. Kirk and his colleague Terri Music

worked through the night, where their investigation took them to North Manchester. “We worked all night,” Kirk said. “Then we wound up in North Manchester, through interviewing people, by talking to people, our own leads, and we arrested him at 5:30 in the morning at the trailer park in North Manchester. It was still dark out when we showed up there and took him out of the trailer. 24 hours and we had him in custody.” Kirk said this type of detective work and dedication to helping the victim and finding the perpetrator is what North Manchester residents can expect out of him. Kirk’s resume also includes working several child molestation

2015 survey results show steady increase in cover crops Article provided INDIANAPOLIS – Results from the 2015 Indiana Fall Tillage and Cover Crop Transect, which is an on-theground survey, indicate that overall soil health in Indiana is improving. According to the data, over 1.1 million acres of cover crops were planted in 2015, which is an increase of nearly 10 percent compared to the previous year and 225 times more coverage over the past decade. Cover crops build soil organic matter, protect against soil erosion, cycle nutrients, reduce compaction, sequester carbon from the atmosphere, and build overall soil health and make it more resilient to weather extremes. The increase of cover crops confirms that the Indiana Conservation Partnership’s efforts are helping farmers successfully improve soil health throughout the state. “We introduced the cover crop assessment to the survey in 2011 so that we could better tell the story of Indiana’s conservation efforts,” said Jane Hardisty, Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist. “Cover crops protect soil from extreme weather and retain valuable nutrients in fields during winter months, playing a key role in soil health. With more farmers implementing this practice, the 2015 survey results prove why Indiana continues to be a national leader in soil health.” Hoosier farmers also continued the trend of plowing less and using sound conservation practices that preserve valuable topsoil,

which means that soil health is improving, but also that Indiana has a conservation model that works and continues to garner national attention.” In addition to the survey, which provides data on no-till farming and cover crops, the eight partners of Indiana’s Conservation Partnership also promote other practices as

according to the 2015 data. Not plowing the soil is a critical component to improving soil health and can reduce soil erosion by 75 percent when compared to a conventional tillage system. The results show that 55 percent of Indiana’s harvested cropland was left undisturbed during the winter months. “When our farmers apply sound conservation practices, it’s good for the soil, contributes to improved water quality, and good for the future of agriculture,” said Ted McKinney, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA). “These survey results indicate that not only are more farmers implementing these types of practices,

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cases, drug investigations and solving countless theft cases. “Thefts like bicycles, officers can deal with that,” he said. “Now if you have a lot of thefts or a string of burglaries, things coming up missing, then I will investigate that type of stuff.” Kirk and his wife, Karyl, have three adult children, Hannah, Abby and Noah. He is a mem-

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Blood drives planned around county By The Paper staff Several blood drives are planned around Wabash County in May. Drives are planned at: Urbana: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. May 11, Urbana Community Center, 16 E. Half Street Wabash: noon - 6 p.m. May 17, First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St.; 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. May 24, Wabash County YMCA, 500 S. Cass St.; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. May 27, Wabash Parkview Hospital, 710 N. East St. North Manchester: noon - 6 p.m. May 26, Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St. May is Trauma Awareness Month and the American Red Cross urges the community to give blood or platelets to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for trauma patients and others with serious medical needs. Each year, trauma accounts for approximately 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospi-

tal admissions in the U.S., according to the National Trauma Institute. A single car accident victim can need as many as 100 units of blood. The Red Cross provides blood to approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide, including 80 hospitals in the state of Indiana. “It’s the blood products on the shelves that helps save lives in an emergency,” said Rodney Wilson, communications manager of the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “When seconds matter, having a readily available blood supply is critical to trauma patient care.” When there is not time to determine a patient’s blood type, such as in trauma situations, type O negative blood and type AB plasma are what emergency personnel reach for because they can be given to patients with any blood type. Less than 7 percent of the population has type O negative blood, and only about 4 percent of the population has type

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City gives $20,000 to animal shelter By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The City of Wabash is giving the Wabash County Animal Shelter $20,000 this year to help it meet an operating expense shortfall. Shelter officials also informed the Wabash City Council that they will return later this year, asking to receive an additional $50,000 in the city’s 2017 budget. The council voted 6-1 to approve the $20,000 contribution, likely to come from the city’s Rainy Day Fund, after dog warden Doug Bogert presented a talk that at times dealt with the need for funding and at other times tried to pull at the council member’s heartstrings. Council Member Mitch Figert was the lone person voting against the measure. “I brought you some pictures of some dogs,” he said, showing the council and the audience photographs of animals sitting behind cages. “These are just some samples of some dogs that were there today at the animal shelter.” One of the animals pictured was found in a farmer’s field with an electrical cord tied around its neck, he noted. “That’s the type of things we deal with on a daily basis,” Bogert told the council. The shelter needs the funding, Bogert said, because it has operated at a deficit the last two years, and is doing so again this year. In 2014, according to figures he provided the council, the shelter had $182,742 in income, against expenses of $196,733, for a deficit of $14,008. That figure grew in 2015, to a deficit of $27,035. Income last year was $147,193, against expenses of $174,228. For the first three months of this year, figures show, the shelter is running at a deficit of $9,139, with income of $29,715 and expenses of $38,855. That is coming, he said, in spite of the fact that it is cutting back on expenses from 2014 to 2015 and is attempting to do so again this year. “There simply isn’t enough income coming in,” he said. Bogert said the shelter is doing its best to try to control expenses. However, he noted, every animal that leaves the shelter is spayed or neutered. “It’s very expensive,

and that’s part of the expense that we have,” he said, adding that the spaying and neutering is done in Kokomo. “That is the least expensive place to go,” Bogert said. “They can do it for half or a third of the cost of the local veterinarians. Also, we would overflow the local veterinarians.” Trips to taken to Kokomo are done about on a weekly basis, and anywhere from four to 18 animals are taken. He also said the shelter’s vehicles are old. “The newest one is a brand new 2005,” he said, sarcastically. “The other one is a 1999, with 140,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, the animals when we take them to get the fixed have to ride in the back of that truck in minus 20 degree weather, as well as 110 degree weather because we don’t have an air conditioned van.” About half the shelter’s dogs were sick with kennel cough because a sick animal was brought in and it had to be housed with the other dogs because there is no way to segregate the sick animals from the general population. “And that’s one of the reasons why we’ll be back to you come budget time,” he said. “We need to eventually put an addition on there where we can have a quarantine area for our dogs.” The city’s funding will go along with the Wabash County Council’s funding of $70,000 this year. The government funding comes in spite of the fact that the shelter became a non-profit organization in 2013. Council member Doug Adams asked why the shelter became a non-profit organization. “In the past, the board was just an advisory board,” Bogert said. “They had no control over the animal shelter. The employees were county employees. “If the board didn’t like what the employee was doing, the employee could basically thumb their nose at them because they had no hiring and firing ability to get the things done that they knew had to be done. “So it was decided that the best thing to be instead of an advisory board, we actually had a board of directors that could do the hiring and firing, and was doing the type of things it needed to do.” Members of the

board of directors include Bogert’s sonin-law, Steve Hicks, who serves as president, Pat Lynn who is treasurer and Sheila Rhoades who is secretary. Other members are Jerry Hults, Dick White, Steve Smith, Kelly Gretschman and Jo Wagmer. Figert, in questioning Bogert, noted the shelter lost nearly $27,000 in public support from 2014 to 2015, which correlates to the deficit the shelter experienced. “So, whose responsibility is it at the shelter to go out and do that fundraising?” the council member asked. Bogert said the decrease is largely due to the fact that the shelter received those funds in the will of someone who had passed away. “Part of running a non-profit is you’re going to lose donors,” Figert responded. “I don’t want to see you get too reliant back on the government. I don’t mind the city consider giving you some funds, but I think at the same time the shelter needs to have a fundraising plan to say ‘This is how we’re going to raise funds as well.’” Figert, following the meeting, told The Paper of Wabash County he would have supported a lower amount to give the shelter from city coffers, had it been pro-

posed. “It wasn’t, so I had to vote on the $20,000,” he continued. “I just don’t see where we have the funds nor the necessity at this point to do

that.” If the shelter returns to ask for $50,000, he said, he wants to see what its plans are for fundraising. “The city can’t take

care of every good civic need in the community,” he said. “Working for a nonprofit I know that myself. I don’t mind supporting them. I

think they are doing great things for the city. “But there needs to be some justification.”


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Local youths tour Honeywell House for 12th annual year By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

For the 12th consecutive year, local third

grade students toured the Honeywell House on Wednesday, April 20, and Thursday, April 21, to learn more about the life and history of

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Mark and Eugenia Honeywell. Hosted by the Wabash unit of the Women’s Committee of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra hosted the annual tour for approximately 300 students from local homeschools, O.J. Neighbours, Metro North, Southwood, St. Bernard and Emmanual Christian elementary schools. The event coincides with the third grade social studies history standards, which require students to describe how significant people, events and developments have shaped their own community and region. Additionally, educators want students to discover an appreciation for the men and women who’ve helped shape their community, according to Alissa Deeter, Southwood Elementary third grade teacher. “The purpose of coming today is we are wanting them to learn more about Wabash County and be exposed (to the history),” Deeter told The Paper of Wabash County. “We want them to be introduced to some community members, the Honeywells, that have done a lot for our community. “Many of them know about the Honeywell Center and they’ve all gone swimming at the

swimming pool, but they had no idea that there was actually a Mr. Honeywell and Mrs. Honeywell that lived here in Wabash County and did all of this for our community.” Students toured 10 rooms of the Honeywell’s home, including the dining room, library and ribbon room learning about the furniture, silverware and its historic significance. Southwood student Davy Faulder said touring the Honeywell House was really cool and “I learned a lot about Mr. and Mrs. Honeywell and that Mr. Honeywell never lived in the house.” The house’s marble furniture was really cool to see, she continued, but her favorite item to see was the piano. While she has visited the Honeywell House before, Davy said she never knew people could rent and stay upstairs. If there was one thing she learned that she wanted to share with her parents, it’d be that “the ribbon room was not really a ribbon room,” Davy said. “It’s a bedroom for people to stay in.” The house is a snapshot in time that youths can come in and experience first hand, according to Kae Gifford, Women’s

Carolyn Eppley (far right) plays a tune on the Honeywell’s piano as Southwood Elementary students (from left) Seth Castle, Audrey Ball, Cayden Richardson, Luke Hyden, Danica Filip and Rylee Thomas listen to Janet Halderman (second from right) explain the history of the piano during the 12th annual Honeywell House tours. Photo by Emma Rausch Committee member. “To them, they are in a mansion right now,” Deeter said with a smile. “Many of them have never been in anything like this before. They want to touch

everything, but they’re being very good about not. “They’re just in awe that someone lived this way. You know, we don’t live this way now. So it’s just a really neat

of them say, ‘I drive past this house. I never knew it was so fancy.’ “So it’s just a neat exposure that they’ve never had.”

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NOW IS THE TIME to register for fall preschool at Tenderheart Preschool located at Walk by Faith Church in Roann. Classes are held for 3-5-year-old children beginning in September. Please call for more information or stop by the church in the mornings. Call Walk by Faith at 765833-9931, Jenny See 260330-1958, or Angie Baer 260-249-8689. THE ROANN COVERED BRIDGE LIONS Club re-scheduled meeting was held on April 13. President Keith Ford opened the meeting and welcomed everyone. Donna Harman reported on the status of this year’s calendar. All updates she has been notified about, have been made and the data will be submitted to the calendar company before May 1. Donna will check with the calendar company about changing the calendar to run from January to December instead of July- June. The reason for the past calendar starting in July is because that is the “Lions Club” calendar year with election of officers. The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Lions Club was a huge success.

There were approximately 70 children hunting eggs and looking for those special prize eggs. The Lions Club is very grateful to Janet Shoue for baking those delicious monster cookies for the children. Also, thank you to LuAnn Layman and Carol Long for getting the prizes and getting the eggs displayed for the big hunt. In other business, a motion was made to sponsor the Roann Metro League again this year. The Lions Club will donate $150. A motion was also passed to make another payment to Rick Morris toward his purchase of the donut trailer for the Lions Club. Guest Phil Dale attended the Lions Club meeting. Phil is running for County Council at Large and would appreciate your votes. The final business for the meeting was the need for a nominating committee, since elections of officers needs to be submitted by May 15. Dewayne Krom and Don Everest were approved as nominating committee. Members present: Keith Ford, Vonell Krom, Don Everest, Bill Palmer, Russell Krom, Dewayne, Krom, Harold and Bonnie Corn, Danny Shoemaker and Donna Harman. LIBRARY NEWS: The Roann Public Library will unveil a World War I flag that was made up of the signatures of those men leaving from the Roann community to fight that war. The gathering is on May 16; which is Roann’s Community

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May 4, 2016

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N O T I C E LaFontaine Senior Center will not be playing Euchre on Monday afternoon due to lack of interest. SOMERSET LONGTIME resident Sally Stanley will be in town on May 21 to celebrate her 90th birthday. The party will be at the Woodlawn Methodist Church from 2 to 4PM. L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH will host an informal breakfast dialogue with our F r u i t f u l Congregation Journey leadership to exchange perspectives on the greatest issues and needs of our community. Our shared success comes when we understand each other’s present realities and views on the current and changing needs of LaFontaine residents. It will be hosting these breakfasts on both Saturday, May 14 and Saturday, May 21 – and would ask that you join us for the one that fits best with your schedule. Each breakfast will be held from 9 – 10:30 a.m. in the church’s basement Fellowship Hall. Please RSVP to Janene in the church office with the date you will be attending – either by phone at 765-981-4021 or

lafontaineumc@gmai l.com. Organizers plan to keep each of these conversations small and informal to ensure meaningful dialogue, and are inviting other leaders from the schools, civic organizations, city hall, the library, social organizations, care facility and business. INDIANA STATE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION had a Spring Workshop at Center for History in North Manchester, with the theme of “Hats Off To Your Festival”. Any committee members of their festival that were members of this association could attend for free. This was very interesting and enlightens ideas to help improve your festival. You were asked to bring a hat decorated with the theme of your festival. LaFontaine “Ashland Days” festival members won this with the theme of “Honoring Farmers.” A very enjoyable delicious meal was served by the Main View Inn restaurant in North Manchester. LUCKY HORSE 4H CLUB will meet on Thursday, May 12, at the Somerset Community Building at 7 p.m. L A F O N TA I N E C H R I S T I A N CHURCH Member Care went to Main View Inn in North Manchester for lunch on Tues. April 19. There were 19 people who attended. Good food and followership was shared by all. On Tuesday May17 then plan on going to Cracker Barrel at Gas City exit. Anyone is welcome to join us. L A F O N TA I N E HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Banquet will be on Saturday, May 7, at the L a F o n t a i n e

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Community Building. Social 5:45 p.m. – Dinner 6:45 p.m. This is a new location and King Gyros from Marion is catering the meal. This is the first time they have catered the meal. Send reservation to Belle Brosamer 17003 Mapleton Place, Westfield IN 46074 or call 317-431-8169 and leave a message. You may also email her at: bellebrosamer@msn. com Recognized Classes: 1936, 1946, and 1956 Please plan on coming. This is a new place and a new caterer. OPEN HOUSE AND KID’S FISHING DERBY Wabash Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will once again be hosting a Kid’s Fishing Derby and Annual Open House on May 7, 2016. The Fishing Derby is opened to the public at no cost and will run from noon to approx. 2 p.m. Fishing poles will be furnished to anyone who does not have one and bait will be furnished for everyone. Prizes will be awarded for different age groups. The clubhouse is located near Somerset at 10439 S. Old State Rd.13. The Izaak Walton League will also be part of the annual Somerset Rummage sale starting at 8 a.m. Please come out for a day of fun and enjoy our beautiful property and pond. S O M E R S E T TOWN RUMMAGES SALE will be Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7. This event always brings a lot of people and their dollars into town. Lowell Shelton has a sign-up sheet at the Post Office. For a fee of $3.00 you can get advertisement in The Paper and your loca-

Spring tax deadline nears By The Paper staff

May 10 is the deadline to pay spring property taxes. Spring and fall tax statements were mailed on April 1. Those who have not yet received their statements should contact the Wabash County Treasurer’s office, 260563-0661, Ext. 1259. Taxes that are delinquent after May 10, 2016, will have a penalty added. That penalty will be 5 percent if paid within 30 days and there is no other delinquency. If paid after 30 days or there are other

delinquencies, the penalty is 10 percent. There are several options to pay taxes, including: Pay in person. Residents may pay in the Wabash County Treasurer’s Office from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed on May 3, Election Day. Pay by mail: Send the spring and/or fall payment coupons along with a selfaddressed stamped envelope for a return receipt. The payment must be postmarked by May 10.

Pay at local banks: Those banks accepting tax payments are Bippus State Bank, Crossroads Bank, First Farmer’s Bank, First Financial Bank, First Merchants Bank and Mutual Bank. Drop box: There is a gold drop box located in front of the Judicial Center on the west side of the Wabash County Courthouse parking lot. Those with any questions may contact County Treasurer Sharon Shaw at 260563-0661, Ext 1259, or t re a s u re r @ w ab a s h county.in.gov.

tion on a map that is available at the Fire Station. If you have any questions call Lowell at 260-571-0070. The Fire Station usually has refreshments, plants and other items too numerous to mention. This is a chance to show what a great community we have here. Please welcome our visitors. L A F O N TA I N E TOWN CLEAN UP DAY will on Thursday, May 12, and Friday, May 13. The dumpster will be there at 8 a.m. Thursday to Friday at 4 p.m. This service is available to residents of the town of LaFontaine. OUR CONDOLENCE to Jack and Ronda Wiley family and friends on the loss of his Mother Maxine Wiley. OUR CONDOLENCE friends and family of John Holder. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Rachel Hurst April 22 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Brenda Wolf, Brad Crump May 5, Travis White, Boots Jack, Gary Nose, Jane McCray May 6, Cathy Mills Preston Connie Knable May 7, Greg Bowman, Ann Batson, Linda Kuester, Reba Jacobs May 8, Melissa

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and the Creek don’t rise.” Because he capitalized the “Creek” it is deduced that he was referring to the Creek Indian tribe and not a body of water. SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to

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and adults must accompany children. Please pre-register by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Plants” will take place Wednesday, May 25. Come learn about the many different types of plants in our area and more! Pre-school Programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2—6 and their adults. There will be two identical programs held at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child and please register by calling 260-468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and

Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31: open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. THE LAGRO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMUNI BANQUET will take place Saturday, May 7, at the Honeywell Center. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. with buffet meal at 5:30 p.m. A circus program will be presented. All graduates, former students, teachers and friends

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are invited. Reservations need to be in to Cherryl Gray, P.O. box 134, Wabash, IN 46992, or by calling 260-563-8661 as soon as possible. NOTES FROM THE LAGRO TOWN BOARD: please remove all trash containers from edge of roads and sidewalks within 24 hours of pickup, please do not park on sidewalks, please move all dogs to the side or back of your home on a chain. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. THE LAGRO LIBRARY HOURS OF OPERATION are Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. for the children of the Lagro community. Many different free activities along with free refreshments are provided to the children of Lagro which range in ages from first grade to junior high. The Volunteer Librarian is Carolyn Hegel and the Assistant Volunteer Librarian is Penny Davidson; both will do their best to get any book for you that the library may not currently have on their shelves. Also, if there are those in the community who would like to see the library open more hours, please let them know. You may contact Carolyn by calling 260-782-2397. If there is a need for more hours of library operation, volunteers would be needed to accomplish this, so this may be an opportunity for those in the community to volunteer for a worthy venture. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH conducts mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services at the Historic St. Patrick’s Church, which was founded in 1838 and

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honored with distinction by National Registry of Historic Places in 1999. The Historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 325 Main Street, Lagro. For more information contact Janet Poole at 260-5631008. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street. They also offer a new time for Celebrate Life Recovery, which is Thursdays at 7 p.m. with an additional CLR Support Group at noon on Wednesdays. Please call Roxane at 260-5717686 for more information. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help they would not be able to continue. They are open the third Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “There is a temptation to win by any means, and when that happens, it is the finish of any sport. Tennis is the perfect sport to teach honesty. You are responsible for calling your opponent’s shot in or out. My philosophy, ever since I started playing, has been to give the other guy the benefit of the doubt on close calls. This is a life lesson that can be applied off the court in life situations as well.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe and enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: isaac.triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.


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URBANA BLOOD DRIVE: The Urbana Yoke Parish Outreach Committee is sponsoring a blood drive on May 11 from 2 to 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. Walk-ins are welcome. There is a big need for blood at this time. Please give a gift that only you can give. URBANA LIONS CLUB met at the Wabash Museum for their April 25 meeting. Northfield graduate and Collections Assistant Lexi (Gatzimos) Reed gave an overview of the Museum’s current exhibits and activities. Urbana graduate Eileen Weck’s cheerleading megaphone was on display in the county high school memorabilia section. The new section where kids can play and explore would be a great place to take your children or grandchildren. On the third Saturday of every month there is free admission for children. Lions mem-

bers enjoyed working the old telephone switchboard and riding a scooter that takes you on a virtual tour of different towns in the county. For anyone who has never been to the Museum, you need to go. Many of the exhibits have been changed so if you have been to the Museum before, you need to go again. Those present were: Ron and Shirley Anderson, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Ike and Gloria Binkerd, Denny Craft, John and Judy Eltzroth, Luke and Darlene Hunt, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Claud and Linda Newcomb, Michael and Bonita Snell. LADIES NITE OUT CLUB’S April meeting was hosted by Mary Jean Wendel at Not Your Ordinary Joe’s Restaurant in Wabash. The thought of the month was “Funny how we believe what the newspaper says, but question what the Bible says.” Club President Helen Haupert led members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mary Jean Wendel read a poem entitled “Springtime Melody” from the booklet “Seeds of Love” for devotions. Carolyn Everest celebrated her birthday April 10 . Hostesses for the upcoming year were selected. Roll

call question was “Do you have a flower blooming in your yard?” Secretary Mary Wendel and Treasurer Jean Fleck gave reports. The Nominating C o m m i t t e e announced the following officers for 20162017 beginning July 1: President - Anna Lee Biehl; Vice President Carolyn Everest; Secretary/Reporter Esther Terrel; Treasurer - Helen Haupert; Card chairman - Peg Heflin. Carolyn Everest will be in charge of the Club books. The meeting closed with the club members reciting the Club Prayer. Virginia Bozarth will host the May meeting. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on April 22 were Jace Randel who was nominated by Mrs. Campbell for fixing her pencil sharpener and Bryce Mitchell who was nominated by Mrs. Bretzman for taking initiative to be inventive at home and share his creations with the class. SHARP CREEK DATES:. May 11 to 13 Sixth grade Camp. May 16 - Fifth grade track meet in the morning. May 16 Wildcat Pride Reward Movie Day. May 17 Sixth grade track meet in the afternoon. May 17 - Symphony in Color Reception at Honeywell Center.

May 18 - TinCaps game for students that met TinCap Reading Goal. May 19 - Field Day and Last Student Day!!! B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met at Rock City Cafe on April 27 with the following people present: Peggy Dilling, Larry and Nancy Meyer and Miranda Meyer, Phil Weck, Max and Ruth Reed, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Eileen Weck, Helen Dawes, John Dawes, and Anne Bell. The group will meet at Rock City again on May 4. YOKE PARISH WOMEN’S GUILD members Kitty Baer, Martha Chamberlain, Eileen Weck, Donna Yentes, Hilda Wilcox, and Helen Dawes visited residents in nursing homes in Wabash and North Manchester April 26. Their next meeting is May 10 at 7 p.m. at the home of Brenda Eads. Co-hostess will be Donna Harman. Devotions will be from 1st Peter 1:22, “Love One Another”. Roll call will be your favorite month of the year. URBANA YOKE PARISH MEETINGS: The youth will meet on May 8 and May 22 at 6 p.m. Brodie and Caley Stith are the new youth leaders. The Church board will meet on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The Men’s Bible

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to George P., Joann W., Ron B., Jean W., Gerald B. Martha H. Delores R. and Joyce R. Upcoming meetings are April 22-23, Spiritual Growth

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at 2 pm. Roll call will be a remembrance scripture. Carol Maxwell gave closing devotions on Hugs which are an ideal gift, healthy and priceless. The other

story, “I Love You All Year Round” the same as God’s love for each of us. Prayer followed. Refreshments were served by Amy Lauer.

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(Urbana Class of 1956) who died on May 17. Continue to remember Ron Baer, Jerry Long, Max Chamberlain,

Jonathan Fawley, Harold Christie, Janice and Dean Dawes, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Glen and Ruth

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Contestants sought for Festivals Scholarship Pageant By The Paper staff Contestants are being sought for the 26th Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant. The pageant will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center. Any Wabash County young woman ages 17-21 who plans to further her education is eligible. Any young lady from 17 years old to those

already attending college and is not yet 22, is encouraged to enter. All college age girls need to be enrolled in the college for the 2015-16 school year. The complete list of rules is attached to the application. Organizers said they hope to award about $4,000 in scholarships. Contestants will participate in a get acquainted fun night,

a fund raising project, rehearsal and the pageant. The queen and her court will represent Wabash County at various festivals and events. In January, 2017, the queen will compete in the Indiana State Festival Scholarship pageant where she will have a chance to win even more scholarship money. This year the pageant has a new director. Bev Vanderpool

will remain as a director and will be joined by Dawn Saunders. Applications for the pageant are available from both directors, at Wabash City Hall, all Wabash County High Schools or contact Vanderpool @ vanderpob@yahoo.co m. Anyone wishing to donate toward the scholarships may do so by sending a check to Bev Vanderpool, 73 W Sheridan St,

Wabash, IN 46992. Please mark your check “Scholarship Pageant.” The Wabash County Festivals Pageant is a 501c3. Therefore all donations are tax deductible. Pageant Entry Deadline is May 20.

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Wetzel Insurance retains IIABA status By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – Wetzel Insurance Agency has retained its status as part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the I n d e p e n d e n t Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) “Best Practices” Study Group. Each year since 1993, IIABA and Reagan Consulting, an Atlanta-based management consulting firm, join forces to study the country’s leading agencies in six revenue categories. The agencies comprising the study groups are selected every third year through a comprehensive nomination and qualifying process and awarded a “Best Practices Agency” designation. The selected “Best Practices” agencies retain their status during the three-year cycle by submitting extensive financial and operational data

for review each year. “We set this as a goal every year. As a Best Practices Agency we have to grow by improving the job we do for our customers, improving the quality and capability of our associates, and by maintaining effective insurance carrier partnerships, tools, and resources. We demonstrate a leading edge. We are honored to be selected,” said Byron Kauffman, Wetzel Insurance Agency, Inc., President. “The wheel starts with good people having access to strong insurance partners and rolls to attract quality customers. We are proud to turn measurably superior results.” This year concludes the current three-year study cycle in which more than 1,100 independent agencies throughout the U.S. were nominated to take part in the annual study, but only 217 agencies qualified for the honor. To be chosen, the agency had to be among the 35-45 top-performing agen-

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La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio unveiled: Miller Home Furnishings owner Steve Wampner cuts the ribbon Friday morning to unveil the business’ new La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio. The studio is a 5,000-square-foot section of the story that is made up of nothing buy La-Z-Boy products. Joining Wampner in the ribbon cutting are Miller employees and members of the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce. Miller Home Furnishings is located at 1100 N. Cass St. Photo by Mike Rees

USDA offers new loans for portable farm storage and handling equipment From the USDA COLUMBUS, Ohio – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide a new financing option to help farmers purchase portable storage and handling equipment. Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini and A g r i c u l t u r a l Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator Elanor Starmer announced changes to the Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program today during a local and regional food roundtable in Columbus, Ohio. The loans, which now include a smaller microloan option with lower down payments, are designed to help producers, including new, small and mid-sized producers, grow their businesses and markets. “As more communi-

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ties reconnect with agriculture, consumer demand is increasing for food produced locally or regionally,” said Dolcini. “Portable handling and storage equipment is vital to helping farmers get their products to market more quickly and better maintain product quality, bringing them greater returns. That’s why we’ve added this type of equipment as a new category for our Farm Storage Facility Loan program.” The program also offers a new “microloan” option, which allows applicants seeking less than $50,000 to qualify for a reduced down payment of five percent and no requirement to provide three years of production history. Farms and ranches of all sizes are eligible. The microloan option is expected to be of particular benefit to smaller farms and ranches, and specialty crop producers who may not have access to commercial storage or on-farm storage after harvest. These producers can invest in equipment like conveyers, scales or refrigeration units and trucks that can store commodities before delivering them to markets. Producers do not need to demonstrate the lack of commercial

credit availability to apply. “Growing highvalue crops for local and regional markets is a common entry point for new farmers,” said Starmer. “Since they often rent land and have to transport perishable commodities, a loan that can cover mobile coolers or even refrigerated trucks fills an important gap. These producers in turn supply the growing number of food hubs, farmers markets or stores and restaurants interested in sourcing local food.” Earlier this year, FSA significantly expanded the list of commodities eligible for Farm Storage Facility Loan. Eligible commodities now include aquaculture; floriculture; fruits (including nuts) and vegetables; corn, grain sorghum, rice, oilseeds, oats, wheat, triticale, spelt, buckwheat, lentils, chickpeas, dry peas sugar, peanuts, barley, rye, hay, honey, hops, maple sap, unprocessed meat and poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and renewable biomass. FSFL microloans can also be used to finance wash and pack equipment used post-harvest, before a commodity is placed in cold storage. AMS helps thousands of agricultural

food producers and businesses enhance their marketing efforts through a combination of research, technical services and grants. The agency works to improve marketing opportunities for U.S. growers and producers, including those involved in specialty crop production and in the local and regional food systems. V i s i t www.ams.usda.gov to learn more about AMS services. Today’s announcement will further advance the efforts of USDA’s Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative, which coordinates the Department’s work to develop local and regional food systems. USDA is committed to helping farmers, ranchers, and businesses access the growing market for local and regional foods, which was valued at $12 billion in 2014 according to industry estimates. Under this Administration, USDA has invested more than $1 billion in more than 40,000 local and regional food businesses and infrastructure projects. More information on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expanding rural economic opportunities is available in Chapter IV of USDA Results on Medium. To learn more about Farm Storage Facility Loans, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/pri cesupport or contact a local FSA county office. To find your local FSA county office, visit http://offices.usda.go v.


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VIEWPOINT Many are working to deter domestic violence

Dear Editor: I recently had a conversation with someone who has smoked for more than 30 years and has decided to quit. Her reasoning while in part is financial it

was her comment about societal change that I am choosing to focus on. She shared how when she began smoking it was acceptable. It was the norm. She was young, she said, and

didn’t know the harm it was inflicting about her children. She smoked in her car. She smoked in her house. Even when her young son took her cigarettes, broke them and threw them in the

Laketon Auxiliary appreciates support Dear Editor: The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 402 takes this opportunity to extend a special thank you to Scott, Sarah and the staff of Main View restaurant for the successful fundraising dinner provided to assist in funding a delegate to attend Hoosier Girls State. We are very appreciative to all who attended the Sunday dinner and generous donations. Girls State, held annually on the campus of Trine University, is a

unique citizenship training program toward an understanding, comprehension and appreciation of their roles as United States citizens. Delegates are selected from schools throughout Indiana at the completion of their junior year and participate in the week-long process of instructional political parties and elections to fill city, county and state positions. Many other activities are offered as Girls States delegates develop leadership skills, confidence and poise, giv-

ing them a foundation for success in their personal and professional future. Approximately 20,000 young women participate in Girls State sessions across the nation, with Indiana holding one of the largest sessions with approximately 400 delegates. Hoosier Girls State celebrates its 75th anniversary June 24 with a banquet at Trine Recreation Center and a special invitation to all former HGS delegates. — Tina James, Unit No. 402 president

Manchester school officials appreciate support Dear Editor: On April 12, 2016, Manchester High School hosted athletic physicals at Walnut Street Family Health Care. Athletic physicals are available to all Manchester student-athletes going into grades 6-12 for a minimal cost of $15. When the night was over, 124 Manchester athletes took advantage of this opportunity, which would not have been possible without the efforts of our community members. On behalf of M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools, we would like to thank the following

individuals for volunteering their time to help make this event such a success. Manchester Clinic Physicians: Dr. Pam Higgins, Dr, Eric Reichenbach and Paul Frye- Miller, PA. Walnut Street Family Health Care Physicians: Dr. Elizabeth Struble, Dr. Rex Wieland, Dr. Lori Zimmerman and Mel Zolman, NP Parkview Sports Medicine: Kevin Watson, Candice Dunkin, Allison Elder, Lindsey Foust, Beth Herrell, Joe McCuddon and Quinn Wiley North Manchester

Lion’s Club: Karen Fawcett and Annette Meggison M a n c h e s t e r University Athletic Training Students: Alexis Boursier, Katie Brown, Makenna Brown, Adam Gibson, Cody Harlan, Nick Joyner, Jenifer Lee, Brandon Madden, Cayla Pusey, Laurisa Richard, Anna Roberts, Frank Sammons, Darshan Shah, Megan Smith and Siera Updike. – Principal Nancy Alspaugh, Athletic Director Jeremy Markham, School Nurse M.A. Hire, Athletic Trainer Kevin Watson.

Volunteer help appreciated Dear Editor: All day Friday, April 1, longtime members of Laketon Legion Sunset Post No402 Bob Haecker and Harold Fawley picked up and sorted the items donated for the spring auction. At 5 p.m., vacing a biting west wind

blowing from Round Lake, and a thin crowd of bidders, Chad Metzger and Roxie Roser, against long odds, turned that “stuff ” into $540 for the post. We, the veterans, wish to publicly thank the auction team for free, profes-

sional service they provided. Last, but certainly, no least, thanks to the families that donated the items, and the bidders, facing that west wind. – Charles Signs, North Manchester

trash she wasn’t deterred, she just loaded up her children in the car and went and bought more cigarettes. But today she said it has become so socially unacceptable to smoke and so inconvenient, she is trying desperately to change a norm that has been part of her life all of her adulthood. I applaud her for her efforts and I use her as an example of what we can do as a society, if we choose to. Domestic violence and sexual violence is prevalent in our culture. It is something I continue to read almost daily in our local newspaper. And I am sure I will continue

to read about, until we as a community make it so uncomfortable and unthinkable to strike out at our loved ones – verbally and physically when we get upset. Until we teach our children how to treat each other. Until we model respect in our relationships, nothing is going to change. There are small ripples taking hold in our community that I am very excited about. The TADA (Teens Against Dating Abuse) groups at Wabash High School and Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School have been busy this school year encouraging their peers to choose healthy relationships. In addition, the

members of the Hands of Hope Wabash County Advisory Council is working on a couple community events to further encourage non-violent relationships – one in July and one in October. And, Hands of Hope staff in Wabash County works daily to promote healthy interactions and assist victims who have been abused learn non-violent skills. It is through these initiatives and many others that fall outside of the work Hands of Hope is driving that can and will change the landscape in Wabash County. But it will not be long lasting and norms changing with-

out you. So if what I have written has motivated you to take action – great. It is as simple as a smile or a kind word and as comprehensive as changing policy to ensure that violence is not tolerated in your circle of influence. To learn more about Hands of Hope and the work being done in Wabash County email Megan Young, Hands of Hope Community Education Coordinator at mlong@famservices.com or Heidi Vandermark, Hands of Hope Victim’s Advocate at hvandermark@famservices.co m. – Linda Wilk

What about the Wabash River? Dear Editor: This is in reference to the mayor’s article in the Wabash Plain Dealer on river distinction. I think the mayor should get his priorities in order. Wabash is where his attention

should be. I talked to the park superintendent about cleaning the River Walk on April 18, 2016, and as of this date only two items have been removed. If the mayor is concerned about the “scenic river,” miles

north of us (the Eel River) he better think about “scenic Wabash.” Take a walk around Paradise Spring and along the river to the west and look at the trash and fallen trees and brush that should be cleaned

up. If we keep our own area clean that might attract more tourism. People floating the Wabash River are not likely to stop to see a brush dump or a landfill. – Red Hapner, Wabash.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) today announced cooperative agreements with 55 partners to educate farmers and other producers that have been underserved by USDA programs historically about Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs that provide financial, disaster or

technical support. Nearly $2.5 million will go to nonprofits, associations, universities, and foundations that will provide training and information on agricultural best practices, local networking opportunities, and more. “We’re always working to find new ways for our programs to reach more producers and create more jobs in agricul-

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ture,” said FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. “The organizations selected as part of this effort share USDA’s priority of helping more Americans build successful farms and ranches.” FSA, which solicited applications last fall, received nearly 100 proposals that requested over $9 million in funding. Cooperative agree-

ments, encompassing more than 28 states, will be between $20,000 and $75,000 each and several involve multi-state or national efforts. A list of awardees can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/out reach. FSA also announced today that it is accepting proposals for consideration in the second evaluation period. Applications are due no later than July 11, 2016. Projects not selected during the first evaluation period will be reconsidered during the second period. Additional information on the funding solicitation and the related FSA programs can be found at http://www.grants.go v/ using reference number USDA-FSACA-2016-001. For nonprofits and public institutions of higher education that are considering participa-

tion, a recording of the online informational session held with stakeholders is posted on the web at www.fsa.usda.gov/out reach. USDA is also helping producers find an entry into farming through urban agriculture opportunities and the increasing consumer demand for locally-produced items. Under this Administration, USDA has invested more than $1 billion in over 40,000 local and regional food businesses and infrastructure projects. USDA is committed to helping farmers, ranchers, and businesses access the growing market for local and regional foods, which was valued at $12 billion in 2014 according to industry estimates. More information on how USDA investments are connecting producers with consumers and expand-

ing rural economic opportunities is available in Chapter IV of USDA Results on Medium. Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80 percent of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. USDA has also provided $5.6 billion of disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like to Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit.

USDA has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; extending new conservation opportunities; offering appropriate risk management tools; and increasing our outreach, education, and technical support including 102,000 direct and guaranteed farm operating and ownership loans. USDA has also provided more than 18,000 microloans totaling over $406 million since the program began in January 2013. Nearly 89 percent of microloans, or more than $363 million, were used by new, beginning and underserved farmers to grow their farming operations. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/result s.


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Three people, including two from Wabash, were injured about 3:30 p.m. Thursday in a twovehicle crash on State Road 15 near Harreld Road. According to an Indiana State Police press release, a pre-

liminary crash investigation by Indiana State Police Trooper Mario Cruz revealed that Pamela Miller, 19, Claypool, was driving a 2001 Volkswagen Beetle southbound on State Road 15 near Harreld Road. The Volkswagen allegedly crossed the centerline to pass a line of traffic. The Volkswagen

hit a northbound 2001 Cadillac Deville driven by Lisa Caley, 52, Wabash, head-on. Miller and Caley were flown from the crash scene, by a medical helicopter, to a Ft Wayne hospital. Both suffered internal injuries. Megan Cavins, 36, a passenger in the Cadillac, was transported by

ambulance to Marion General Hospital. She had non-life threatening injuries. This is an ongoing investigation, but at this time neither the use of alcohol nor narcotics is suspected as having contributed to this crash.

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April 19 At 11:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael A. Grenier

Jr., 23, Peru, was westbound on Old U.S. 24 when he lost control of his vehicle

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Carol A. (Clark) (Creecy) Snyder, 76, Naples, Fla., passed away April 7, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla., following a short illness. She was born Aug. 26, 1939, in Chicago. She married John F. Snyder on Oct. 29, 2011. Survivors include her husband, John F. Snyder; children, Donna M. (Tony) Pulley, Wabash; David B. (Tina) Clark, Jacksonville, Fla.; Pamela S. (Tim) Wappes, Hamilton, Ind.; Steven K. Creecy, Auburn, Ind.; Dayle (Larry) Kinsey, Spencerville, Ind., Gina (Todd) Dickson, Edgefield, S.C.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a retired school teacher who taught for Wabash City Schools and DeKalb Central United School District. She was a member of Jubilee Fellowship, Naples, Fla. A memorial service will take place at a later date in Auburn. bound off the roadway until he came to a stop.

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April 24 At 1:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Vickie L. Fischer, 60, Kokomo, was traveling north on SR 13 when she collided with a vehicle driven by Tyler J. Niccum, 32, Wabash.

April 26 At 6:38 a.m., a vehicle driven by Maria D. Tochimani, 34, Pierceton, was southbound on Meridian Road, traveling at an unsafe speed when he collided with a vehicle driven by Jose Cruz Rosales, 49, Warsaw. The collision then caused a secondary collision as Rosales’s vehicle collided with a stopped vehicle driven by Amanda N. Beeney, 28, Silver Lake.

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April 27 At 10:41 a.m., a vehicle driven by Gabriell R. Wright, 25, Marion, was traveling westbound on SR 124 when she came to a stop at the intersection of SR 15, attempted to turn southbound onto SR 15 and collided with a vehicle driven by Brian P. Stevens, 43, Wabash.

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April 24 Gladys E. Fingerle, 87, North Manchester, failure to yield at highway. April 25 Rebecca R. Dunnuck, 46, Akron, throwing burning material from a vehicle. Haine Aroune, 25, Rochester, speeding. April 26 Jose Cruz Rosales, 49, Warsaw, operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. Maria D. Tochimani, 34, Pierceton, operating a vehicle without maintaining financial responsibility. April 28 Barbara E. Capes, 53, North Vernon, speeding.

Bookings Ryan J. Bucher, 34, North Manchester, felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury to another person. David M. Walrod, 47, Denver, felony failure to appear. Nathaniel R. Hagan, 36, Peru, operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more. Brandon R. Blevins, 38, Wabash, misdemeanor attempt of illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine. Trevor D. Geyer, 27, Andrews, petition to revoke probation. Danny J. Hackworth, 37, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Mark A. Bennett, 55, Wabash, two counts felony operating while intoxicated. Michael L. Boring, 24, Lagro, misdemeanor attempt of illegal purchase of pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. Jason N. Green, 31, Wabash, felony strangulation and misdemeanor battery. Brandi D. Seeley, 34, North Manchester, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on possession of a controlled substance charge. James R. Dutton, 32, Wabash, misdemeanor driving while suspended and misdemeanor failure to stop. Nathaniel S. Kelly, 31, Wabash, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. Donald B. Wagner, 50, Amboy, operating

while intoxicated and operating a moving vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .15. Tyler M. Baker, 23,

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Hernandez, 32, Fort Wayne, driving while suspended prior. Jordan T. Sadler, 19, Wabash, probation violation.

Geneva I. Heeter, 91 Co-owned Wisconsin resort Sept. 15, 1924 – April 26, 2016 Geneva I. Heeter, age 91, of Huntington, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Huntington. Visitation will be from 3 – 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday (May 4, 2016) at Bailey-Love Mortuary, with Rev. Richard Bunnell officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in North

Manchester. Preferred memorials are to Bethel United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750. Geneva was born on Sept. 15, 1924 in Warren Township in Huntington County, the daughter of George W. and Vera Bernice (Schultz) Stetzel. She graduated from Bippus High School in 1942 and married Max L. Heeter on April 30, 1943, in Huntington County; he preceded her in death on March 27, 1984. She was a homemaker and for over 14 years, she coowned the Indiana Head Resort in Chetek, Wisconsin with her husband. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Huntington and the American Legion Auxiliary in Laketon. She was also a member of Andrews and Warren Township Home Economics. Survivors include a son – Ron (Karla) Heeter of Maple Lake, Minn.; three daughters – Peggy (Donald Wayne) Santee of Menomonie, Wis., Kay (Duane) Beyler of Sharpsville, and Carol (Chris) Lambert of Eatonville, Wash.; long-time friend – Francis Carlson of Rochester; a sister – Wanda (Donald) Thrift of Huntington; nine grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Larry A. Heeter, a brother, Myron Stetzel, and a sister, Reba Louise Stetzel. Please sign the online guestbook at www.baileylove.com. Those unable to attend may view the service on the Bailey-Love Mortuary channel at www.livestream.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Geneva I. Heeter.

Harriet Finney, 75 Former teacher & pastor Dec. 8, 1940 – April 26, 2016 Harriet Jane Finney, 75, North Manchester, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on April 26, 2016 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Harriet was born on Dec. 8, 1940, in Chicago, to Ammon and Blanche (Miller) Wenger. She graduated from Rossville High School, Rossville, in 1959, then she went on to graduate from Manchester College in 1963 with a BS in elementary education. In 1969 Harriet received her master’s degree in Education from Ball State University and in 1985, she received her Master of Divinity from Bethany Theological Seminary. On Aug. 19, 1962, Harriet married Ron Finney. Harriet worked as an elementary teacher from 1963-1967, teaching one year at Rossville, and three years at Frankfort. She taught for two years at Laurel School, Fort Collins, Colo.. From 1976-1978, she began her ministry at Northern Colorado Church of the Brethren. She was licensed and ordained during this time. Harriet then became the associate pastor at the Plymouth Church of the Brethren from 1980-1985, where she was the senior pastor from 19851993. From 1993-2004, Harriet was a co-team minister with her husband, Ron, with the South Central Indiana District and in 2003 Harriet served as the Church of the Brethren annual conference moderator. Harriet retired in 2004. She was a member of the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren. Harriet is survived by her husband, Ron Finney, North Manchester; a son David (Kate) Finney, Plymouth; a daughter Susan Finney, North Manchester; a brother John (Helen) Wenger, Anderson; a sister Phyllis (James) Davis; and three grandchildren Audrianna Fuentes, Tahnee Fuentes, and Matthew Finney. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents Ammon and Blanche Wenger; and a brother Alan Wenger, who passed away in 1969. Visitation wsa Thursday, April 28, 2016, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, and one hour before services Friday, April 29, at the Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, 2507 E. State Road 14, Silver Lake. Services were at the church. The Eel River Community Church of the Brethren Pastoral Team (Pastor Roger Eberly, Pastor Janice Culp Long, and Pastor Douglas Reichenbach) will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. For those who wish to honor the memory of Harriet Jane Finney, memorial contributions can be made to the Community Foundation of Wabash County, fbo MELC Building Fund, Crazy For Our Kids, P.O. Box 296, North Manchester, IN 46962. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

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Jamie Buckner, 46, Peru, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on check deception charge. Ericka Bledsoe, 33, North Manchester, misdemeanor battery. Maria TochimaniCielo, 34, Pierceton, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Jose C. S. Rosales, 49, Warsaw, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Wabash Police Department Accidents April 22 At 12:42 p.m.,

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Diann G. Applegate, 60 Enjoyed outdoors March 15, 1956-April 27, 2016

Diann G. Applegate, 60, North Manchester, passed away at 2:02 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Diann was born on March 15, 1956, in Wabash to Bill and Betty (Hileman) Robison. On Oct. 17, 2007 Diann married Robert L. Applegate. She is survived by her husband, two sons, a stepson, a daughter, a stepdaughter, two brothers, two sisters, eight grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Visitation and services were Monday, May 2, 2016, at Congregational Christian Church, 310 North Walnut Street, North Manchester. Burial will be at a later date. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Lenvil Baldridge, 86 U.S. Army veteran Oct. 16, 1954 – April 25, 2016

Lenvil Baldridge, 86, of Wabash, died at 4 p.m., Monday, April 25, 2016, at his home. He was born Jan. 5, 1930, in Morehead, Ky., to Bennie and Nellie (Pettit) Baldridge. Lenvil married Ruth Sparks in Soldier, Kentucky on October 16, 1954. He moved to Wabash in 1955 from Morehead, Kentucky. He retired from General Tire in Wabash on July 1, 1985 after 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Lenvil was a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, and a life-member of the Wabash V.F.W. He enjoyed fishing and using the computer. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Baldridge of Wabash; three children, Kenneth (Laurie) Baldridge of Marion, Bruce (Deborah) Baldridge of Lawton, Okla., and Janet (Robert) Townsend of Roann; five grandchildren, Jason Baldridge of Marion, Naomi Easterday of Roann, Chelsea (Andy) Majewski of El Paso, Texas, Christina (Chris) Sellers of Wabash, and Robby (Miranda) Townsend of Roann; five great-granchildren, six brothers and sisters, Loretta (Harvey) Cooper of Muncie, Indiana, Worley Baldridge of Markle, Indiana, Shirley (Ed) Morgan of Leesburg, Florida, Ernie (Jan) Baldridge of Texas, Deloris (Waverly) Jones of Morehead, and Virgil (Darlene) Baldridge of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Charles Baldridge, and one sister, Maxine McCarty. Funeral services were Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Wabash Freewill Baptist Church, 1056 E. Erie St., with the Rev. Venny VanHoose officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society. The memorial guest book for Lenvil may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

‘The Paper’ of Wabash would like to recognize the loss of a great friend and newspaper carrier. Mike Needham always took pride in his job and delivered his papers with the concerns and needs of the people on his route. We often received calls from citizens in Wabash wanting us to know what a great job Michael was doing.

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Cass Street when she attempted to turn into the Brandt’s Harley Davidson parking lot and collided with a vehicle driven by Hannah L. Cattin, 28, Peru. April 23 At 11:11 a.m., a vehicle driven by Celena J. Wagner, 16, Wabash, was westbound on Hill Street when she did not see the stop sign at the intersection of Miami Street, proceeded through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Erica N. Rose, 35, Wabash. April 25 At 3:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kagen R. Hale, 21, North Manchester, was southbound on Manchester Avenue when he collided with a vehicle driven by Lauren M. Badgett, 51, Roann. Hale was cited for

leaving the scene of an accident. April 26 At 12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Diane C. England, 61, Wabash, was southbound on Cass Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Julie M. Schnepp. April 27 At 5:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jessica K. Baker, 34, Wabash, was attempting to turn south onto Cass Street from a parking lot when she collided with a vehicle driven by Jamie L. Fields, 28, Wabash, who was attempting to turn north onto Cass Street. Citations April 23 Nathaniel S. Kelly, 31, Wabash, no financial responsibility and false and fictitious registration. April 24

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WEEKLY REPORTS James Dutton, 32, Wabash, driving while suspended and failure to stop. Terry L. Meyers, 38, Marion, driving while suspended infraction. Nathaniel S. Kelly, 31, Wabash, disorderly conduct and resisting law enforcement. April 25 Jordan T. Sadler, 18, Wabash, minor consuming. Ryan A. Moffitt, 22, Lafayette, speeding. April 26 Jason V. Gray, 44, Wabash, dog at large. April 28 Amanda C. Webb, 24, Huntington, passing on a double yellow line. North Manchester Citations April 25 Brett A. Niccum, 20, North Manchester, no motorcycle endorsement, learners permit violation and false and fictitious registration. Brandon S. Shepherd, 22, North Manchester, learners permit violation. April 28 Ifeoma V. Aguanunu, 30, Chicago, speeding. May 1 Adam J. Hetzner, 34, Warsaw, speeding.

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At 5:21 p.m., criminal mischief report taken in the 1600 block of SR 114 West. At 6:08 p.m., Ruthanne E. Ogechukwu, 21, Richmond, speeding. Arrests April 25 Ericka L. Bledsoe, 33, North Manchester, writ of attachment for battery charge. May 1 Alejandra CortezCortez, 31, Warsaw, operating while intoxicated, felony operating while intoxicated, driving while never licensed, resisting law enforcement and failure to yield to right of way. Fire April 25 At 9:25 a.m., 600 block of College Avenue for medical assist. April 27 At 11:30 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. April 28 At 2:45 a.m., Pleasant Township Fire Department responded to the 11000 block of SR 13 North for medical assist. April 30 At 11:04 a.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. May 1 At 12:05 a.m., 1100 block of North Market Street for medical assist. At 1:04 p.m., 400 block of SR 13 North

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Harvey Hoover Farmer & self-taught carpenter

Harvey Hoover passed away April 22, 2016. He was born in Wabash County to the late Burvia Lincoln and Mable Cleo (Long) Hoover. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of Wabash County. He had a passion for farming and was a self-taught carpenter. A “true” craftsman. He loved spending time with his family and he helped everyone with electric, plumbing, construction, and mechanical projects. He was a very “gifted” man. He had a witty sense of humor and loved to joke around and was also very good at swing dancing. Everyone who knew him will miss him very much. His body was flown to Baltimore, Md., as he wanted his body to be donated to science (anatomy gifts registry). His ashes will be carefully placed at a later time. Harvey had four children. Lisa (Tim) Couch, Gas City; Michael Harvey Hoover, Wabash; Dixie (Todd) Wheatley, Roann; and Tadd Hoover, Wabash; three grandchildren, Christopher (Megan) Rapp, Wabash, Stacy (Brian) Litwin, Colorado, and Macy Hoover, Wabash; a great-granddaughter, Willow Rose Rapp, Wabash; brothers, Larry (Jane) Hoover, Wabash; and Fred (Mel) Hoover, Wabash and six sisters, Doris (Bob) Mattern, Florida; Norma (Marvia) Wilcox, Servia; Mary (Eugene) Schenkel, Huntington; Irene (Larry “Doc”) Donaldson, Roann; Ethel (Paul) Fogel, LaFontaine; and Nancy (Max) Neher, Madison, IN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A sister, Virgia (Lowell) Schnepp, Urbana; and one brother, Doyle (Bonnie) Hoover, North Manchester, are deceased. A memorial service will be take place Saturday, May 7, at St. Paul’s Huntington County Line Church on 400N East of State Road 13. Service will start at noon and a potluck lunch will begin afterwards. The family requests that everyone bring a dish as Harvey had a large family and many friends. Pastor Tim Prater will lead the service.

Charles R. French Jr., 79 Pastored for 23 years Aug. 13, 1936 – April 26, 2016

Charles R. French Jr., 79, North Manchester, passed away at 8:04 a.m. on April 26, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Charles was born on Aug. 13, 1936, in Tipton County, to Charles and Clara (Atkission) French Sr. He graduated from Laketon High School in 1954. After high school, Charles attended Manchester College for 3½ years. Then went on to attended Garrett Seminary, Evanston, Ill., for 2 years and graduated as a Deacon. On April 4, 1981 Charles married Cathy Kuhn. Charles worked for Peabody Seating, North Manchester, for 7 years, Eaton Controls for 28 years in various managerial positions. In 1997 he retired. Charles was a United Methodist pastor for 23 years, serving at Paw Paw United Methodist in Miami County; Jalapa United Methodist, Grant County; South Pleasant United Methodist, Wabash County; Salem United Methodist, Huntington County; and Ijamsville United Methodist Church, Wabash County. Charles was a member of the North Manchester Rotary Club and engineering society. He was also a member of the North Manchester United Methodist Church, North Manchester. Charles is survived by his wife Cathy French, North Manchester; six sons John (Linda) French, North Manchester, Tom (Janet) French, North Manchester, Mike (Marcy) French, Angola, Eric (Colleen) French, South Whitley, Kurt (Rhonda) Henderson, Roann, and Kevin (Anita) Henderson, North Manchester; five daughters Rebecca (Eldon) Cook, North Manchester,Susan (Jerry) Graybeal, Johnson City, Tenn., Christine (Gary) Vanlandingham, Hartford, Mich., Teresa (Ray) Allison, Goshen, and JoEtta (Keith) Herrmann, North Manchester; two brothers Kent (Judy) French, Silver Lake, and Bennie (Debra) French, Claypool; two sisters Nancy (Bill) Bell, Wabash, and Penny (Joe) Deal, North Manchester; 35 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren. Charles was proceed is death by his parents, and one granddaughter, Jessica Thompson, who passed away in 2001. Visitation was Thursday, April 28, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday at the North Manchester United Methodist Church. Services were Friday, April 29, at the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East Second Street, North Manchester. Pastors Mark Eastway, Larry Ray, and David Mills will officiate. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Indiana, following the service. For those who wish to honor the memory of Charles R. French Jr., memorial contributions can be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 S.E. 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131, or the North Manchester United Methodist Church, 304 East Second Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Private messages may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

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WEEKLY REPORTS Michael W. Needham, 53 Volunteered at several sites April 10, 1963 – April 26, 2016

Michael Wayne Needham, 53, of Wabash, died at 9:26 p.m, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born April 10, 1963 in Kokomo to Ronald and H. Marcille (Reed) Needham. Mike was a 1981 graduate of Southwood High School, and attended Fort Wayne Bible College. He worked as a security guard at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo and also delivered The Paper. He attended Wabash Friends Church, where he often volunteered his time. Mike also volunteered at Miller’s Merry Manor East, in Wabash, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, and Lutheran Hospital. He is survived by his mother, H. Marcille Needham of Wabash; two sisters, Cheryl (Dean) Stouffer of Wabash, and Phyllis Wagner of Peru, three nephews, Jared Stouffer and Jonah Stouffer, both of Wabash, and Levi Wagner of Peru, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, April 29, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Friends Youth. The memorial guest book for Mike may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Carl Mitchell, 87 Ford Meter Box retiree June 24, 1928 – April 30, 2016 Carl J. Mitchell, 87, of Wabash, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash. He was born to the late Charles Mitchell and Daisy (Alexander) Mitchell on June 24, 1928, in Bristol, Va. Carl retired from Ford Meter Box in 1991. He married Eva (Helton) Mitchell on Jan. 27, 1951. Carl was a member of the Church of Christ

Wabash. Carl is survived by his wife Eva, his son, Alfred L. “Al” Mitchell (Debra) of Wabash; his daughters, Mrs. George “Kevin” (Helen) Jolly of Wabash, Jane A. Poole of Denver, Colo., and Diana F. Fahl of Warsaw; two brothers, Bobby (Carolyn) Mitchell and Bill Mitchell, both of Bristol, Va; 15 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren. He is proceeded in death by two daughters, Frieda Carol Barkema, and Magarette Evelyn Vancamp; a brother, Fred Mitchell, and two sisters, Eileen and Hazel. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave, Wabash, with Pastor Larry Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Marion, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Church of Christ Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

James King, 81 Retired from Container Corp. February 23, 1935 – April 19, 2016

James William King, 81, of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, formerly of Wabash, died at 7:25 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Peabody Healthcare Center. He was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Wabash, to Janice L. King. James married Lois Jane Cloud in Wabash on March 21, 1954. He served in the Indiana National Guard. James worked 37 1/2 years at Container Corporation retiring in 1997, and was also a commissioned minister for the First Church of God-Anderson. He was a member of the Wabash First Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Lois Jane King of North Manchester, three children, Gwen Boardman and Tamra (Steve) Johnson, both of Roann, and Timothy (Dianna) King of Wabash, five grandchildren, Jeremy (Emily) Boardman of Somerset, Jessica Boardman of Disko, Dustin Johnson of Indianapolis, Andrew (Kari) Johnson of Lagro, and James W. (Darci) King II of Bluffton; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice L. King. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The preferred memorial is the Wabash First Church of God, 525 North Miami Street, Wabash. The memorial guest book for James may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com

for medical assist. Land Transfers Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Regions Bank and Regions Mortgage, Sheriff ’s deed. Ted E. Frieden to Ted E. Frieden and Dianna L. Steiner, quitclaim deed. Peggy Callahan and Franklin Shumaker to Betty Gressley, quitclaim deed. Loren H. and Nancy L. Watkins to Andrew P. Kaler, warranty deed. Norma J. Rager, Norma Rager, Todd S. Rager and Todd Rager to Norma J. Rager, Larry L. Rager and Tommy E. Rager, warranty deed. Max L. Piper to Max L. and Gloria S. Piper, quitclaim deed. George M. and Cathy A. Bumgardner to Jonathan H. Carroll, warranty deed. Stacy J. Dils to Jeffrey and Abigail Waldon, warranty deed. Max L. and Pauline Cordill to Pauline Cordill, quitclaim deed. Timothy Willett to Zachary Willett, quitclaim deed. Housing and Urban

Development S. to Robert D. Bluman Properties, warranty deed. Ashleigh M. Richard and Ashleigh M. Maxcey to Steve Kitch, Steve C. Kitch and Linda M. Kitch, warranty deed. Teddy J. Shepherd to Robert Bremer, quitclaim deed. Herbert J. and Elizabeth A. Anderson to David A. Christian, warranty deed. Lisa E. Keffaber to Lorna L. Miller, warranty deed. Alice M. Luebke to Deutsche Bank National Trust C., deed. Tony G. Roser, Terry D. Roser and Troy P. Roser to Andrew and Leighann Ragusa, warranty deed. Robert L. and Mary Jo Pefley to DRP Investments LLC, quitclaim deed. John R. Lahman, Lahman Family Trust and Deborah P. Lahman to AAA Farm LLC, trust deed. Maurice R. and Catherine M. Frazee to Maurice R. and Catherine M. Frazee, warranty deed. Catherine M. Frazee to Kathy A. Bergman, Maurice R.

www.thepaperofwabash.com Frazee, Catherine M. Frazee and Aaron J. Frazee, warranty deed. Maurice R. Frazee to Kathy A. Bergman, Aaron J. Frazee, Maurice R. Frazee and Catherine M. Frazee, warranty deed. Willard J. Glassburn to Karen S. and Wayne D. Carpenter, quitclaim deed. Sheriff of Wabash County Robert Land to Timothy L. Ravenscroft, Sheriff ’s deed. Joyce G. Moyer to Timothy R. and Nadine Baker, warranty deed. Ronnie G. and Julia A. Keaffaber to Jodi A. Roser, Randy G. Keaffaber and Jenni R. Burt, quitclaim deed. Jeremy W. and Amanda L. Bradley to Amanda L. Bradley, warranty deed. Arnold R. and Bonnie L. Glasspoole to Arnold R. and Joan C. Glasspoole, quitclaim deed. Kim W. and Carol J. Butler to Four Jacks

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inquiries for information about our city and its small business owners.” The Wabash video explores the city’s can-do spirit and shows how despite problems, like vacant storefronts and crime, its most committed citizens are making a stand and betting on the power of small businesses and community action to turn a corner. Local officials have not seen the video. “The video was put together by Flow NonFiction, a production company based in Austin, Texas,” according to Steve Downs, Wabash Marketplace Inc. executive director. “Flow NonFiction was hired by Deluxe. It spent three days in Wabash in March and a couple more days earlier this month. We have not seen the finished product and will not see it until it is released on Deluxe’s website on May 3.” While he hasn’t seen the final product,

Downs believes he has a general idea of what will be included. “Based on being present at most of the interviews Flow NonFiction conducted of our local small business owners, the film will offer a compelling picture of what it means to be a small business owner in Wabash, Indiana,” he said. “Listening to our shop owners talk about their passion for what they are doing, as well as the challenges they face, was most affecting. “We walk by these shops every day, but taking the time to listen and learn about what it takes to stay in business was most enlightening and worthwhile. We have shop owners who have literally put their entire lives, and the lives of their families into their dreams. I have no doubt that the film will be a moving experience for all of us. “While Marketplace may have initially attracted Deluxe’s

attention to Wabash, it is our small business owners who got us to the top.” The city receiving the most votes between May 3-10 will receive $500,000 worth of market services, business advice and other support and improvements. The winning community also will be featured in an online series debuting on SmallBusinessRevolu tion.org later this fall. The series will star Robert Herjavec, the leading investor for the television program “Shark Tank.” “We believe that most of the $500,000 will go to the local businesses Deluxe selects to feature in its web series in the form of marketing products, programs and advice,” Downs said. “We are unsure if there is any actual cash that will be distributed. The balance will be awarded to the city to make aesthetic improvements to the downtown. “The publicity for

Wabash will be significant, both statewide and nationally.” Flohr said, “It’s rewarding when anyone recognizes the authentic level of community spirit that is abundant in W a b a s h . Entrepreneurs are encouraged to invest and the city and its organizations rally to help those small businesses in need. “We were so moved by the stories of these finalist towns, and we encourage everyone to view these compelling stories and cast their vote for which town should win the $500,000 revitalization,” Brinkman said. Local officials won’t know the identity of the other two nominees until it announced May 3 by Deluxe. “We believe that one is on the East Coast and the other is on the West Coast,” Downs said.

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boy. During the investigation, detectives developed enough probable cause for an arrest warrant to be issued for Munn. The warrant alleged criminal charges for murder of the infant boy and neglect of a

dependent (the infant boy) resulting in death. The Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office and safety officers from Manchester University assisted in the investigation.

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of the event and many expressed their gratitude for the event to Bartel. “They thanked Miller’s for the food,

talked about how delicious it is, talked about how many vendors are here and the great amount of people and the vast diver-

sity of the booths,” she explained. “It’s not just all healthcare so they’re just really excited. “I did talk with one

lady earlier and she did have a … couple of things she would like to see (next year).” Bartel said she welcomes the criticisms.

“That’s actually what we’re looking for on the surveys, what people are looking for to add next year,” she explained.

“We ended up having 41 booths this year, up from 25 last year and 28 in year one. “So we’re definitely moving in the right

direction.” Directly following the expo, seniors had the chance to participate in free bingo.

County residents to take to the polls

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The lone local candidate on the Democratic ticket is Dave Monroe, a candidate for the Wabash County Council At-Large seat. Since filing, Monroe has withdrawn from the race. However, Monroe’s withdrawal was past the deadline for the printing of the ballot, hence, he is listed on the ballot. Republican candidates for state and federal offices are: President of the United States: Jeb Bush, Ben Carson, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, Carly Fiorina, John R. Kasich, Rand Paul, Marco Rubio and Donald J. Trump. On the candidates listed, only Cruz, Kasich and Trump are actively campaigning. U.S. Senator: Marlin A. Stutzman and Todd Young. G o v e r n o r : Incumbent Michael R. Pence. U.S. House of Re p re s e n t at ive s, District 2: Jeff Petermann and Incumbent Jackie Walorski. Indiana House of Re p re s e n t at ive s, District 18: Incumbent David A. Wolkins. Democratic candidates for state and federal offices are: President of the United States: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. U.S. Senator: Baron Hill Governor: John R. Gregg. U.S. House of Re p re s e n t at ive s, District 2: Douglas Carpenter and Lynn C. Coleman. Voters in the Wabash City Schools District will decide whether the district can impose a tax levy for the next seven years. If implemented, the levy would add a 28 cent per $100 assessed valuation for the next seven years to residents

within the WCS district. The funds would assist with the schools operating funds, which have been cut in recent years by the State of Indiana. The district has had a $318,000 s h o r t f a l l , Superintendent Jason Callahan noted in several talks supporting the levy. Voters can cast ballots from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at one of 10 Vote Centers around Wabash County. Vote Centers are located at: First United Methodist Church, 110 N Cass St., Wabash Wellbrooke of Wabash, 20 N. John Kissinger Drive, Wabash Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash Liberty Township Fire Department, 12

S Wabash Ave., Lafontaine Lagro Town Hall, 230 Buchanan St., Lagro Pleasant Township Fire Department, 10459 N. Ogden Road, Laketon North Manchester Public Safety Building, 709 W Main St., North Manchester North Manchester Public Library, 405 N. Market St., North Manchester Roann Town Hall, 110 N. Chippewa St., Roann Woodlawn United Methodist Church, 150 N 2nd Street, Somerset. Early voting began in Wabash County on April 5 and ended at noon, Monday, May 2. During that time, more than 1,800 voters cast ballots in this year’s Primary Election. Indiana Secretary of State Connie

Lawson reminds voters headed to the polls on Tuesday of several things: Voters cannot bring election materials inside a polling location. Voters cannot wear items into a polling location supporting or opposing a candidate or issue. Voters cannot comment on another voter’s support of a candidate or issue inside a polling location. Voters are required to bring a Photo ID. Because this is a Primary Election, voters must declare whether they are voting as a Democrat or R e p u b l i c a n . However, those living within the Wabash City Schools District wishing to vote only on the referendum question do not have to declare a party affiliation.

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Wimberly to head local Habitat for Humanity By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Maggie Wimberly is the new executive director of the Wabash County Habitat for Humanity. In early October, Wimberly began serving the organization as the Interim Business Manager following previous executive director Steve Miller’s resig-

nation. Board of Directors president Dan Early said Wimberly was the best candidate for the job out of all of those interviewed. “I was incredibly excited that they had chosen me,” Wimberly told The Paper of Wabash County. “I was also a little in awe of the idea of orchestrating all the behind the scenes work so that the

board and other staff can accomplish all the good that I think this organization is capable of accomplishing.” A graduate of Manchester College, Wimberly has a background in finance and accounting. She also has experience in social services as she managed a volunteerrun food pantry and federal food give-away program for low-

income seniors for Living Well in Wabash County. Since she began serving interim, Wimberly has completed the American Banking Association’s Habitat for Humanity Loan Originator Compliance training, which allows her to write mortgages for the organization’s partner families. “Wabash County Habitat for Humanity’s mission works toward affordable home ownership for all,” Wimberly said. “We pursue this goal by

building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. I think one of the biggest goals that I have for myself is to work well with board members, volunteers and donors to make a serious dent in the problem of affordable housing. “I also hope to continue to streamline operations so that donors’ dollars are used even more effectively.” A d d i t i o n a l l y, Wimberly also oversaw the ground breaking of Wabash County’s newest Habitat home at

MAGGIE WIMBERLY 490 Ferry St. in Wabash in early April. The organization partnered with the Eis family on the build project. Since it’s ground

breaking, the home now has a crawl space and sub-floor. Volunteers also worked to lay out top and bottom plates for the framing and worked on window headers for the first floor. Habitat is also continuing to accept applications for the next partner family through May 20. The home will be located in North Manchester and construction is expected to being in late July with move-in anticipated by late fall.

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May 6, during First Friday festivities in downtown Wabash. In 1866, the State of Indiana recognized Wabash as “The City of Wabash.”

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mayors. Friday’s celebration will be from 5-8 p.m. City Hall will be open for tours and visitors can have punch and cake. Several City Council members and City Hall employees will be on hand for the event. In addition, a bounce house and cotton candy will be available in the City Hall parking lot. Other businesses participating in First Friday activities are Gallery 64, Black Squirrel, Eclectic Shoppe, Modoc’s Market, Pizza King, Lost Treasures in Tyme, and Bella Zoe’s Threads. First Friday participants should travel to each of the featured businesses to get their maps stamped. Once the map is full, it can be dropped off at any of the featured locations to be entered to win the First Friday Basket loaded with $250 worth of local goodies. Trolley 85 will be running for free rides, and Smokin’ For A Cause will be located on Market Street.

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Garcia to perform at First Church of God By The Paper staff Jerry Garcia, Southern gospel recording artist from Adrian, Mich., will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 15, at the First Church of God, 525 N Miami Street, Wabash. Highly endorsed by several Gaither H o m e c o m i n g Friends, Garcia performs with his rich vocals, powerful and uplifting worship,

humor, and life changing testimony. The mission of Jerry Garcia Ministries is simply to provide the absolute best in Southern Gospel music that is not only captivating and utmost professional, but more importantly, l i f e changing. Garcia’s No. 1 priority is to effectively use his gift of singing as an avenue to share God’s plan of salvation and

JERRY GARCIA to encourage the body of Christ.

“I have often wondered why God picked me to represent Him and His message of hope,” Garcia said. “But as I look back on my life, I realize that through His grace, He has been guiding and preparing me for this very work all along the way. I share how God has traveled along and helped me climb every mountain and march through every valley. My life is my

testimony.” Garcia has been in ministry since he sang his first song in church as a very young boy. Since then God has led him to sing in churches of almost every denomination. His efforts are devoted to relating to anyone who will listen to his music, the joyful message that God loves them and desires greatly to be their closest and most

reliable companion and that through Jesus Christ, life is victoriously possible. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge but seating is limited. A love offering will be

received for JLG Ministries. Following the concert, there will be a carry-in dinner at the REMC conference room. Meat, drinks and tableware will be furnished.

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Salamonie to offer “Plants” classes By The Paper staff

Preschool-age children and their adults are invited to S a l a m o n i e Preschool’s “Plants” on May 25. The class will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. at Salamonie Interpretive Center in Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including learning letters, making a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a

nature-related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated. Register by calling Upper Wabash Interpretive Services (UWIS) at (260) 4682127.

Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be presented by member Nan Roe sharing the “Captured by the Indians: The Story of Joanna Utter, my Fourth Great Grandmother.” Prospective mem-

bers and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the A m e r i c a n Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage infor-

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2015 deer harvest up 3 percent from prior year By The Paper staff Indiana hunters harvested 123,664 deer during the 2015 season, according to data released today by the Department of Natural Resources. This is a 3 percent increase from the 120,073 deer taken during the 2014 season. However, the 2015 deer harvest in Wabash County dropped slightly from 2014, according to DNR figures. Last year, 1,329 deer were harvested in Wabash County, down nine from 2014. Of the

1,329 deer harvested, 598 were antlered, while the remaining 731 were antlerless. Across Indiana, the antlered deer harvest was 10 percent higher than the 2014 harvest, while the antlerless harvest was 1 percent lower than in 2014. The overall 2015 deer harvest ranks as the 10th highest in Indiana history. The 2015 antlerless deer harvest ranks 11th highest. To view the full report, go to widlife.IN.gov and locate “2015 Deer Report” in the “Hunting and Trapping” panel.

The 2015 season was composed of four statewide segments: youth (Sept. 26 -27); archery (Oct. 1 to Jan. 3); firearms (Nov. 1429); and muzzleloader (Dec. 5-20). A late antlerless season was available from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 in 60 counties, with additional date restrictions for counties with “A” designated quotas. Also, hunters could harvest additional deer beyond the statewide bag limits in designated deer reduction zones during the deer reduction zone season which opened Sept. 15 and continued through Jan. 31.

Izzak Walton League plans fishing derby By The Paper staff The Wabash Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will host a kid’s fishing derby and annual open house on Saturday, May 7.

The fishing derby is open to the public and will run from noon to 2 p.m. Poles and bait will be furnished for those who need one and prizes will be awarded for different age groups.

The clubhouse is located near Somerset at 10439 S Old State Road 13. The group will also be part of the annual Somerset rummage sale which begins at 8 a.m.

Firearms season was the most productive, accounting for 72,555 deer, or 59 percent of the total harvest. Archery season accounted for 32,753 deer, or 26 percent, followed by the muzzleloader season with 10,784 (9 percent), special antlerless firearms season with 5,105 (4 percent) and youth season with 2,467 (2 percent). The total number of deer taken with a firearm during the deer reduction zone season was incorporated with the firearms season total, while the total taken with archery equipment was included in the

archery season total. Harvest exceeded 1,000 deer in 58 counties, 2,000 in 17 counties and 3,000 in one county. Harrison County was the top producer for the third season, with 3,227 deer taken. Benton County had the fewest deer taken (90), followed by Tipton County (114). The nine counties after Harrison with the greatest harvest in descending order were: Washington (2,891), Franklin (2,890), Switzerland (2,653), Noble (2,624), Dearborn (2,559), Steuben (2,523), Lawrence (2,502), Parke (2,390) and

C r a w f o r d (2,370). Three counties set unofficial record harvests in 2015. They were Dubois (2,040), Henry (601) and Lawrence (2,502). For the first

time, all harvested deer were checked in electronically. Hunters have harvested approximately 3.5 million deer during 64 hunting seasons in Indiana.

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D.J. Bricker harvested this huge Wabash County turkey on Saturday, April 23, on the first day of Indiana’s youth spring turkey season. It was also his 14 birthday. Photo provided


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Wabash woman charged with reckless homicide following March accident By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash woman was charged Tuesday, April 26, in connection to the deaths of two Grant County women on Saturday, March 19. Emilee J. Bowyer, 27, Wabash, was charged with six felonies following an Indiana State Police investigation into an accident on March 19. The accident occurred on State Road 15, one-half mile north of Country Road 900 S. at approximately 10 p.m. According to a news release from Indiana

State Police: Trooper Michael Biggs reported that a 2006 Toyota SUV driven by Emily J. Bowyer, 27, of Wabash County, was traveling north on State Road 15 when for an unknown reason, it traveled left of center. Bowyer’s vehicle struck a southbound 2015 Lexus SUV headon. As a result of the crash, passenger Barbara J. Dryer, 69, was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Lexus, Phillip E. Stephenson, 70, and another passenger, Sharon K. Stephenson, 67, were

EMILEE J. BOWYER transported to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Stephenson died from her injuries early Sunday morning. During the investigation, evidence indicated that Bowyer

was allegedly under the influence of a narcotic at the time of the crash. Officers presented enough probable cause to the Wabash Circuit Court for an arrest warrant to be issued for Bowyer. Bowyer was charged with two counts felony operating while intoxicated resulting in death, two counts felony operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in serious bodily injury, two counts felony reckless homicide, felony possession of a narcotic drug and illegal possession of a syringe.

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532 N. Cass St., Wabash, In 46992 260-563-7478 www.terrellrealtygroup.com 4753 W 800 N • ROANN Country home on 1.63 AC. Totally renovated including electrical, plumbing, and windows. Large 2-car det garage. MLS# 201617608 $97,000

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Zoomers open house to show customer appreciation By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Zoomers RV will be hosting its second annual Customer Appreciation Days on Friday, May 6, and Saturday, May 7. Friday will be Military Day while Family Day will fol-

low on Saturday, according to Michael Weaver, business owner. “On Friday, we’re going to be catering to the ‘zoomers,’ the baby boomers with zip,” Weaver told The Paper of Wabash County with a chuckle. All of the business’

demo representatives will be on site to demonstrate products and answer any questions, he continued. Every unit purchased is going to get a $300 in-store credit and there will be give away every hour. “It’s a customer appreciation (event),” Chris Sanchez,

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Zoomers media coordinator, said. “School’s about to get out. It’s a good time (to get a new RV). The products that are here are family oriented. So it’s just a nice time to kick off the new year.” “The beginning of summer fun,” Weaver added. “They can get their new unit right now and be completely ready to go when the kids get out of school in a couple more weeks.” Poole Foods will also be catering the event with a smoke

trailer both days of the event. Zoomers is a full service dealer that carries 12 brands of new RVs “and we’ve got the best new selection of super clean quality motor homes and trailers probably in the Midwest,” according to Weaver. The event is for locals and out-oftowners alike. “There will be people here the weekend of the open house from a thousand miles away,” Weaver said. “This open house is

2005, as Trucks Plus in Wabash and originally sold diesel pickup trucks for two years. In 2007, he began selling used-only RVs, with the majority of the business through eBay, according to Weaver. “Then eBay started to tank in 2011, so in 2011-2012, we picked up our first brand of new travel trailers and then on Jan. 1, 2013, I said we’re done with online auctions and changed … the name to Zoomers,” Weaver said.

something for locals too,” Sanchez added. “It really is because Mike is a community oriented business owner who supports the local economics of Wabash County. So even though there will be people (coming) from a thousand miles away—“ “It’s also for the people here,” Weaver said. The takeaway from the event is that Zoomers is a friendly, RV dealership, according to Sanchez. Weaver began his business on May 5,

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cent of the distributions on infrastructure, according to information provided by the Indiana State Budget Agency. The remaining 25 percent, or $1,118,711.91, of the supplemental distribution may be used by the county, city or town for any of the purposes, the SBA continued. The funds must be allocated and distributed to all the taxable entities before June 1. The county’s entities that received

Town $417,663.23 —LaFontaine Civil Town $40,392.62 —Lagro Civil Town $17,208.22 —Roann Civil Town $22,552.32 —Manchester Community School C o r p o r a t i o n $35,414.75 —MSD of Wabash County School C o r p o r a t i o n $55,768.70 —Wabash City School Corporation $19,402.83 — N o r t h Manchester Public

funds include —Wabash County $1,887,879.33 — C h e s t e r Township $54,663.15 —Lagro Township $62,612.68 —Liberty Township $13,817.90 —Noble Township $39,880.49 —Paw Paw Township $12,912.32 — P l e a s a n t Township $25,493.78 —Waltz Township $4,071.23 —Wabash Civil City $1,587,887.87 — N o r t h Manchester Civil

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County Council shows support to Visitor’s Bureau plan By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash County Council unanimously voted Monday, April 25, to support the Visit Wabash County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) 2017 budget expansion of $150,000. Christine Flohr, CVB executive director of tourism, presented the budgeting plan to the council at its Monday meeting. “We start working on our budget now so

that we can discuss it as a board of directors before we present (it to the council in June) formally,” Flohr told the council, “and we were looking at our budget, our focuses were specifically on our marketing return, our target marketing areas and how we address meeting those goals and so in addition to drafting a budget, I have put together an Expansion of Services plan that you all have.” The plan will

enable the tourism office “to meet the demands of the attracting visitor spending,” according to Flohr. The impact of tourism drives Wabash County, she continued. “For every dollar spent, 68 cents stays here,” she said. “So think about it, if we don’t have visitors to come visit, we don’t have currently enough census to support our local businesses. We depend on tourism. Tourism

Hicks named Roann town marshal By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpaper.com

ROANN — There’s a new marshal in the town of Roann. It’s Steve Hicks, 19year road officer at the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, and he started his part-time marshal duties April 14. “I grew up in Roann,” Hicks said. “It really is a win-win.” He’ll keep watch over Roann when he’s off duty from WCSD and work his own hours, Hicks said, mostly night shifts. It really won’t be anything new for Hicks. He’s been Roann’s night watchman for the past few years, and it wasn’t until recently when the town wanted him to start enforcing ordinances and general law enforcement duties that Roann’s first town marshal position was created. “They have a small budget,” Hicks said. “But that’s why I love it.

Part-time job, part-time wages. I love Roann, and I really want to keep it a nice town.” Hicks said he won’t be doing any traffic patrol or changing his night watchman routine that much in the new marshal position. “I’ll do ordinance enforcement in the daytime,” he said. But the point of the position was getting Hicks, who is a qualified law enforcement officer, on the town’s payroll. Hicks said this gives him full arresting powers and also means Roann will pay him separately and the town is responsible for all liability while he’s on their watch. Sheriff Bob Land had to also approve Hicks’ new, dual law enforcement employment. Town residents and interested citizens can see what Hicks is up to on the Roann Town Marshals Office Facebook Page.

“I started a Facebook Page because you have to have that communication with the people, otherwise you’re shooting yourself in the foot.” Hicks said he will wear plain clothes, his badge of authority and as always, his body camera. “Roann’s a good little town, just like the other little towns in Wabash County,” he said. Instead of calling the sheriff ’s department to report a crime, Hicks is in now in position and equipped to handle whatever the job may bring. “That’s my hometown,” Hicks said. It’s not about the money, it’s not about the title, it’s about protecting what Roann has left. “The Roann covered bridge was an arson case,” he said. “And it’s never been solved.” Hicks has a wife, Jennifer, and two daughters ages 13 and 20 months.

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leads to hopefully people opening their businesses here or looking at the quality of life of the people who live here … and they may want to relocate here.” Flohr said also broke down the importance of tourism and what it costs to market in the areas that tourists are visiting from, such as Fort Wayne, Chicago and Indianapolis. “I’ll be honest, our currently operating budget doesn’t support that,” Flohr con-

tinued. “I truly believe we’re excellent stewards of the money that we have received.” Currently, the CVB’s marketing budget is around $20 thousand, she continued. The County Council’s vote was to show the CVB support in submitting the marketing budget expansion and to also request that Flohr “start this year,” according to Mike Ridenour, council chair.

“We are all aware of the investment cost of the county,” Ridenour told The Paper of Wabash County in a follow up interview. “This is why we not only asked her to submit the budget request this summer for 2017, but asked her to start yet this year and told her to file for an additional appropriation request at our May meeting because of the confidence we have in this greatly impacting our local economy. “This amount will

be half of the annual amount, or $75 thousand.” In his personal opinion, Ridenour said he hopes the council will vote to use the Special Distribution funds, which were distributed to the county on April 25, toward her request. “To me, the perfect idea was to spend this money on something, anything related to improving our local economy,” he explained.

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March of Dimes returns to walk for babies on May 7 By The Paper staff The March of Dimes March for Babies walkathon will take place Saturday, May 7, at Paradise Spring Park. Participants are still welcome to join by signing up as individuals at marchforbabies.org and join the team Wabash Walkers or sign up as a group by contacting Pat Vanlandingham at 260-563-3476 or Kristi Geiger at 260-

482-4201. Those who raise $100 will receive a March of Dimes tshirt. This year’s March of Dimes ambassador is Gina Smith and her son, Xavier. Smith will be at the walk to share Xavier’s story. On Friday, April 22, 22 participants joined the local committee at its annual Zumbathon and raised more than $600 to help the March of Dimes in its mission to help every

baby have a healthy birth. Participants also received prizes provided by the committee and local merchants including the Bash Boutique, Dorais Chevrolet Buick GMC, Lost Treasures in Tyme, Modoc’s Market, Auto Laundry, Brandt’s Harley-Davidson and the Black Squirrel. The March of Dimes has five Prematurity Research Centers and 200

researchers who are working to find causes and preventions for premature birth. The March of Dimes also provides community grants that fund health education, programs, and prenatal care for moms-to-be. For more information, visit the Wabash County Committee for March of Dimes on Facebook or call Vanlandingham at 260-563-3476.

Christy Means, a Zumba and POUND instructor, leads the March of Dimes Zumba-thon in the first workout of the evening on Friday, April 22. Photo by Emma Rausch

Bash Boutique hosts March of Dimes fundraiser May 7 By The Paper staff To support the local chapter for the March of Dimes, Bash Boutique will be donating 10 percent of its sales on Saturday, May 7, to support the cause. While pledge teams will be walking to raise funds, the local boutique will be promoting the March for Babies event by donating a portion of its sales to fund research to find causes of premature birth and ways to prevent it, support families with premature babies in newborn intensive care and help women have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. “We certainly love

children at Bash Boutique—we even have a special play space devoted to kids who visit our store,” owner Amber Noone said. “So, in keeping with our mission to serve others – especially little ones – we believe it is so imperative for all of us to help sustain the vital work of the March of Dimes, particularly as it endeavors to improve the health and well-being of the youngest and most vulnerable among us.” Bash Boutique is located at 40 W. Market St. in downtown Wabash on the Market Walk across from Veteran’s Plaza. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Teen Moms learn about auto maintenance Article provided Teen Moms met on Monday, April 18, at the Wabash Alliance Church. The meal was provided by Betty Lyons of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Steve Kirtlan of Kirtlan Automotive spoke to the moms

about car maintenance. The moms finished a home décor craft begun at the last meeting. The next meeting will be at the Alliance Church on May 2. Any moms interested in joining the group can do so by calling 260563-7275 or register at the LIFE Center.

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Wabash woman charged in connection to Wabash Police Department theft By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

A Wabash woman has been arrested in connection to a recent theft from the Wabash Police Department. Morgan L. Ritter, 23, Wabash, was booked into the Wabash County Jail following a WPD investigation stemming from an April 18 incident. On April 18, Detective John Krhin observed money missing from an envelope he had placed outside his office, according to the probable cause

affidavit. Krhin informed Drug Task Force Officers Ryan Baker and Matt Shrider of the missing money, the documents continued. Baker noted that there was money missing from a secondary envelope located in the mailroom, which was meant to collect funds to replace a local child’s trampoline, according to the affidavit. “We then spoke with Chief (Matt) Bruss and Assistant Chief (Bob) Pilgrim,” Krhin wrote in the affidavit. “We all

MORGAN L. RITTER decided to place money, which was photocopied, into each envelope and see if it was messed with either during the

week or over the next weekend. Baker and Shrider also set up surveillance cameras covering each envelope.” On April 24, officers detained Ritter in connection with the missing money, which she denied any involvement, the court documents continued. “After I arrived I interviewed her. Ritter continued to deny this,” Krhin said. “Shrider arrived and found the video showing Ritter taking money from each envelope. I showed her a snippet of one video

and she finally began to admit what she had done.” She advised officers she had been cleaning the WPD for three weeks and the weekend of April 16-17 was her first time cleaning on her own, during which time she took the money, the court documents continued. Ritter informed officers she had also taken the envelope money on April 24 and already bought drugs with it, according to Krhin’s statement. “Capt. (John) Burnsworth had told me that he found

(Ritter) in her car going down East Street, just off of Erie Street, almost immediately after she had left the department and he had checked that the envelopes were empty,” Krhin said. Ritter told officers she had purchased heroin with the funds, Krhin continued. At one point, Ritter told officers she needed to use the restroom and Jail Officer Daleena Bailey escorted her to the restroom, according to the court documents. “...when Ritter was

done I heard Bailey telling her not to flush and saying she could see money in the toilet,” Krhin said. “Ritter was escorted out by Bailey and cuffed. I looked in the toilet and could see money folded up sitting in the urine water. … Ritter advised this money was some of the money taken from WPD this day.” Ritter was charged with felony obstruction of justice and three counts of conversion.

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ANNUAL TOWN RUMMAGE SALE, Fri. May 6 & Sat. May 7, 2279 Old Slocum Trail, Somerset. Motorhome, 5x8 utility trailer, Vip moped, gun cabinet, stereo, 2 push mowers, metal wardrobe, fishing poles, tools, glassware, canning jars, antique bed springs, suitcases, coffee table, end table, lamps, microwave & stand, toaster oven, infant & women’s maternity clothes, highchair, infant swing, lots of misc.

COLLEGE CORNER CHURCH Rummage/Bake Sale, Sat. May 7, Somerset Comm. Bldg., 7:30am-2pm. Funds to help w/ summer camp cost.

LARGE MULTIFAMILY MOVING SALE, Fri. 5/6 85 & Sat. 5/7 8-2. 2425 W. Old Slocum Trail, Somerset. Something for everyone! Stroller, toys, electronics, misc. tools, furniture & collectibles. Rain or shine.

2625 State Road 19 South • Peru, IN 46970 ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES Vaseline glass; glass cricket traps; wooden apple crates; reel to reel tape player; reel to reel tapes; movie projector w/screen; lots of glass pieces; coffee grinder; ZANE GREAT PAPERBACK BOOKS; Oriental jewelry box (loaded); foreign coins; LEDERHOSEN HIS AND HERS OUTFITS; many more items

HOUSEHOLD AND FURNITURE Buffett; server; armoire; queen size bed; two night stands; china cabinet; Dresser (all have marble tops and came from Italy); 2 full sized box springs and mattresses w/frame; table lamps; entertainment center; turn table; Pioneer dual cassette player; Whirlpool washer; electric dryer; SAMSUNG 24” flat screen tv; 2 upright freezers; an upright freezer for parts; pots and pans; dishes; plastic; flatware; recliner; hide a bed sofa; coffee table; record cabinet; 2 drawer file cabinet; 3 drawer dresser; chest of drawers; Zenith console tv; towels; enamel roaster; canning jars; 2 paintings; floor lamp; table lamps; figurines; lots of misc. items.

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO. 85C01-1604-MI-283 IN RE CHANGE OF

TOOLS, FISHING POLES, PUSH MOWER, ETC. lawn roller; Scott lawn spreader; several cans of nuts; bolts, nails, washers; wooden dowell rods and pieces for crafts; wood step ladder; deep sea and regular fishing rods; coolers; bird house; bird feeders; extension cords; lighters; battery charger; push mower; trout line weights, fishing net; ice fishing poles; gas cans, lots of misc. items.

NANCY GERRARD Auctioneer: Tony Stout lic. #AU08600979 765-244-0534 TERMS OF AUCTION: cash or in state check w/photo ID. AUCTION NOTE: not responsible for accidents or items after sold, real nice clean furniture, everything sold “as is”. See pictures at auctionzip.com #8625

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Marjorie Graves, whose mailing address is: Peabody Tulip Place 400 West 7th St., North Manchester, IN 46962-1199. And, if different, my residence address is: same. Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice the she/he has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to Marjorie Jones. Notice is further giver that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 3rd day of June, 2016 at 1:00 o’clock pm.


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Wabash City 3RD ANNUAL SUMMER SALE @ the Bob Elrod Bldg, Wabash 4-H Fairgrounds, May 5 from 48pm and May 6-7 from 8-5. TOOLS, TOOLS, TOOLS’ Power and Hand Tools, Air Compressors, Generator, DeWalt, PortaCable, Milwaukee, Craftsman, Delta, Wood Working Tools. Household Items, House Decor, Furniture, Antiques, Patio Set, Board Games, Electronics, Kitchen wares , Lots and Lots of Glassware , Canning Jars, Custom Built Honda XR 50.

GARAGE SALE, rain or shine! 576 W. Main, WedFri., 9am-5pm. 150lb. pool sand filter & pump, 2 tents, sleeping bags, bikes, recliner, DVD player, carseats, walker, DVDVHS-XBox games, home decor, toys, Barbie Dream house, Little Tykes kitchen set, books, games, lots of name brand clothes & misc. LARGE PRIMITIVE/ SMALL GARAGE SALE 866 STITT ST. WABASH FRIDAY MAY 6TH 4PM7PM, SATURDAY MAY 7TH 8AM-1PM, PICTURES, SHELVES ,WILLOW TREES, LANTERNS, CANDLES, S&P SHAKERS, NIGHT LIGHTS, WOODEN PLATES, KING SIZE SHEETS, BLANKETS, PURSES, B&B CANDLES, SHELF SITTERS, UTENSIL CROCKS, OTHER ITEMS TOO NUMBEROUS TO MENTION!

Other Rummage BARN SALE: Mt. Etna Sawmill, Open Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 10am-2pm. Off 9, 1/2 mile down 124, Mt. Etna. CASH ONLY. Tools, kitchen, travel trailer, sporting goods & pet cages.

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Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ To hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866-309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.c om (MCN)

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10:00am • Sunday, May 8th 74 E. Warren St., Peru, IN 1000’S OF ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Oil Cans, Brass Items, Mole Traps, Gumball Machines, Tons of Hunting & Fishing, Lots of Glass Items, Porcelain Items, Gun Scopes, Bunch Box Lots, Coleman Lanterns, Oil Lamps, What-Nots, Meat Grinders, Walking Canes, Lots of Signs, Wooden 10+ Step Ladder, Primitives, Oil Paintings, 2 Chainsaws, Lawnmower, Inside & Outside Decor, Tons of Cast Iron, Old Metal Toys, RxR Items, Old Pictures, Old Wooden Crates & Boxes, Older Hot Wheel Cars Tracks, Lunch Boxes, Metal Signs, Lincoln Logs, Beer Signs, Tinker Toys, Boy Scout, BB Gun, Compound Bow, Beer Signs, Vintage Toys, Live Traps, Games, Paintings, Rolling Pins, Star Wars, Marbles, Crafts, Banks. If you collect it, we got it! Don’t miss this sale. Life time collection. OWNERS: SUSAN RIDENOUR - LONNIE ISAAC

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Wabash County entities receives more than $4 million for infrastructure, other expenses... continued from page 28

Library $46,254.95 —Roann Public Library $7,509.38 —Wabash Public Library $121,461.90 The Wabash County Council — which received $1,887,879.33 of the distribution — voted at its Monday, April 25, meeting to place its remaining 25 percent, $47,969.83, into the Rainy Day Fund. Prior to the vote,

Council Chairman Mike Ridenour explained why the county received the distributions. During the latest Legislative session, “the lawmakers decided they wanted to give us money for road funding,” Ridenour told the council Monday. “So in order to give us money for road

funding from the sources of that revenue that it typically comes from, they said at the same time that your trust balances are higher than they really need to be. They don’t need to be that high,” he continued. “So they’re basically taking some of our trust balance, like CAGIT and CEDIT, and they’re giving it to us and say-

ing ‘Ok.’” The monies for local government to help and improve roads is typically funded through the fuel tax, Ridenour told The Paper of Wabash County in a follow-up interview. Of its total $1,887,879.33 distribution, the County Council received $1,474,931.12 from

CAGIT funds and $412,948.21 from CEDIT funds. Council Vice Chair Bill Ruppel noted that the council recently amended the Rainy Day fund that its funds would be used toward the Wabash County Jail construction. “That was the last amendment,” he continued. “Now you can re-amend the Rainy

Day fund.” “Exactly,” Ridenour replied. “That’s going to be spoken about too. … So I have a motion and a second, and like he said we did change it for new jail construction and I have it in here somewhere, but that’s at our will to change the way that reads as we changed it for that specific purpose.”

The council voted 7-0 to place the funds in its Rainy Day fund. Wabash ClerkTreasurer said that the city will likely set up a separate line item in its budget for its portion of the fund which will go into the infrastructure. The council will then have to decide what to do with the remaining 25 percent of the funds.


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