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‘He did everything right’ 10 years later, family & friends reflect Master Trooper Det. David Rich’s life By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com “Remember the sacrifice.” The day David Rich died “we lost. We all lost,” Robert Land, Wabash County Sheriff, told The Paper of Wabash County. On July 5, 2007, Rich, an Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective, pulled over on his way home from work to assist a motorist seemingly experiencing vehicle trouble. The motorist was stopped eastbound on U.S. 24 near the Stitt Street entrance. “He was doing what he did best,” his brother Bob Rich said. “He stopped to try and help out a motorist and he had no idea DAVID RICH that guy was a bad guy and was going to do bad things.” As the trooper approached the driver’s side window, he was met with gunfire instead of the typical face of a troubled citizen as he had seen time and again during his 18 years on the department. The vehicle’s driver, Joseph M. Bob and Jack Rich (from left) visit the memorial park dedicated to David Rich, their brother and son respectively, ahead of the Vultaggio Jr., 21, of Gaylord, Mich., fired a 10th anniversary of his death. David Rich, an Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective, lost his life in the line of duty on July shotgun out the window and fatally 5, 2007. Photo by Emma Rausch (continued on page 2)

Group seeks to revive downtown Lagro By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com LAGRO—A new communityfocused foundation aims to revitalize Lagro, starting with three historic buildings. The Lagro Canal Foundation hosted its first public meeting Wednesday, June 28, to inform the residents of its goals and the plans for its first project. The organization was established in April, Beth Gillespie, LCF president, told The Paper of Wabash County. “How the foundation came about, I guess I lost my mind one day,” Gillespie said jokingly during the meeting. “I was sad to see that the (town’s historic)

buildings were sitting empty and I heard that they were going to go up for sale and was concerned that they would just fall into the hands of the county and get torn down. “So I decided to try and create a foundation to save the buildings and not just save them, but bring businesses and people back into our community.” The LCF aims “to promote the revitalization” of the Lagro community through education, historic preservation, beautification of public spaces and marketing of town’s natural amenities. With the Wabash River Trail’s development targeting Lagro (continued on page 6)

Appeal of newest WRT permit planned By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Opponents to the Wabash River Trail plan to file another appeal on an Indiana Department of Natural Resources permit the WRT committee was recently granted. On June 21, the DNR issued an after-the-fact construction in a floodway permit to WRT to build a pedestrian bridge across the Lagro Creek. The bridge is part of the first phase of the Lagro to Wabash portion of (continued on page 7)

Woods to seek GOP nomination for sheriff By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A fourth person has entered the race for Wabash County Sheriff in the May 2018 Primary Election. Local businessman Walter Woods announced his candidacy to The Paper of Wabash County on Wednesday, June 24. He will run as a Republican. “I feel that we need to get out there and combat this drug problem,” he said. “On a weekly basis, someone is mentioning the drug issue to me. It’s not that officers aren’t doing anything, we just need to get more people involved in fighting the

d r u g epidemic.” Joint cooperat i o n among departments is needed to help curb the p r o b l e m , W o o d s WALTER WOODS believes. “All of the departments in county are trying to fight it,” he said, not(continued on page 4)

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David Rich poses for a photo with an Indiana State Police squad car. Rich was appointed to the ISP on Nov. 19, 1989 where he served as a road officer and detective for 18 years until his death in 2007. Photo provided

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‘He did everything right’ ...continued from the front page wounded Rich, and then turned the gun on himself. The time was 3:55 p.m. “He was prepared,” Bob Rich said. “He did have his gun on and his radio with him and his badge. He did everything right. Sometimes you can do everything right and have it not work out in a positive manner. “It was a tragedy.”

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enjoyed Dave’s company, his friendship and his sense of humor. He had an excellent sense of humor. Knowing that he’s there, got your back was a great feeling. “Dave was real big on community. He enjoyed helping out with his kids’ soccer and baseball. I think that’s what Dave really liked most was the community atmosphere of Wabash County and the Peru Post is also a close-knit family.” While patrolling Wabash County’s roads was his duty, Rich ingrained himself into the community, according to his brother. “I think he was just so community oriented and I think that Dad gave that to us, that it’s all about the community,” Bob Rich said. “You know you always get more satisfaction seeing someone else thrive and win at things than yourself. That’s just how we were raised and, again, Dave just loved the community, he loved people, but dealing with people, he was a natural at it. If you were going to put Dave Rich in a category, it would be police officer, paramedic, firefighter, something like that. … I think he just enjoyed going to work every day.” “You couldn’t ask for anybody better,” Sheriff Land, then ISP commander of the investigations division and Rich’s boss, said. “In the group of guys I had, he was the entertaining one I should say. “Within a group of guys, and we’re all tight-knit, if you’re serious all the time, things get a little

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The man behind the badge A Miami County native, David Rich, the youngest of three children, continued his family’s legacy when he joined the Indiana State Police. “He comes from a line of troopers,” Bob Rich said of his brother. “His great uncle came onto the State Police in 1935 and then his dad came on in 1958

and then I came on the State Police in 1984 and then Dave followed in everybody’s footsteps and came on in 1989. “It just fit all of our personalities and our upbringing, and I think all of us loved it from day one until we all departed from it.” Rich first served in Carroll County before relocating to the Peru Post in 1990 where he was assigned to Wabash County. During that time, he met and became close friends with Sgt. Jan Maller, who was formerly a master trooper like Rich. He took to heart his duty to protect and serve, Maller said. “We’ve been best friends after he came over (to the post) in 1990 … and I was the best man at his wedding,” Maller said, later adding, “I really

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‘He did everything right’...continued from page 3 rough. So yes you have to have that downtime. He provided that to us just by being Dave.” In 1998, he married his wife Connie, of Wabash, and together the couple had three children, Lauren, Carson and Connor. No matter if it was his professional or personal life, Rich “was the same off duty as he was on duty,” Maller said. “And I think that’s another true testiment to his character, his attitude,” he explained He was also known for bringing laughter into everyone’s days, Maller continued. “He was always up for fun, always willing to help out, always enjoyed having a party or a get together,” Bob Rich said, “but he always said, ‘We’re not going to make this a project.’ That was his famous line, and then he’d have a big project and make a big deal out of it.” Rich was a man who got the job done, he continue. “Dave always knew when to be serious, when to take matters to

a higher level,” he said, “but he was really good about bringing a situation that was tense and bringing it down to where everybody could work through it.” He was considerate of his fellow officers and collaborated regularly to solve cases, according to Wabash Mayor Scott Long. Back then, Long served as a Wabash Police Department detective. “We were both on the road as he was a road trooper and I was hired on at the police department, and we got to know each other really well,” Long said. “Then David, he became a detective for the State Police and I became a detective for our department, and we interacted not daily, but frequently. “We used to solve cases over breakfast at Arby’s,” he later added. “We’d start talking about cases. I may know something about a case he’s working, he might know something about a case I was working. We solved more than one case. The group of officers, we would have break-

fast together and talk about what was going on.” Rich stopped by the department, sometimes to work on paperwork and other times to simply drop by. “Every time Dave would walk into our department, first thing he’d look at me and say was ‘How’s Scott?’ every single time,” Long said. “He’d do that to the chief or whoever else was there. Then when we were off-duty, it was common for him to bring his kids into Rock City (Café) for breakfast on Saturday and I’d take my kids down there for breakfast occasionally. “He was ingrained in the community for sure.” The day that shook the county Leading up to 3:55 p.m., it was a typical day for Rich, Bob Rich, Long and Maller. Long was working at his desk in the Wabash Police Department. Maller was at home, mowing the yard. Rich had just finished his shift at the

Peru Post and called his father, Jack Rich. “He was on post command when he got killed and he called me on the phone and he said, ‘Dad, I’m heading home,’” Jack Rich said. “He said, ‘I’ve completed everything here.’ But the day before, he went up to our deer hunting location and he said, ‘Dad, we’ve got to do something about that bridge.’ He said, ‘I don’t think it’s going to make it through deer hunting season.’ “And I said, ‘Well, we’ll think about it. We’ll get Bob and we’ll think about it. That’s the last I talked to him. He was headed back to Wabash.” Rich’s brother was helping new troopers celebrate the start of their careers. “I was a captain (at the time) and I was down at the family day for the new recruits (in Indianapolis),” Bob Rich said. “I was down there and was coming home when it happened. You know, you go from seeing all these young people starting their careers and their families are happy and excited and you’re motivated and happy for them. Then half an hour up the road, this (tragedy) happened.

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ter.” Long wasn’t contacted. He knew something was amiss when one of the WPD officers drove by. “The office I had (at the WPD) faced Manchester Avenue and I heard a police car coming north and I knew it was Bob Pilgrim in an Explorer driving faster than we

normally drive,” he said. “I had a portable radio on my desk and I turned it on and I heard Matt Benson call in, say, ‘Officer down. We’ve had one shot,’ something to that effect. “So I ran into the chief ’s office, Charlie Smith was the chief at the time, and I said, (continued on page 5)

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Woods to seek GOP nomination for sheriff ...continued from the front page drugs. It’s a major epidemic in our county and surrounding counties. “We just have to work with state and local governments and get everybody involved to combat the drug epidemic.” The drug problem also plays a role in another problem facing the county, and that is jail overcrowding, Woods said. “I’ve served under four different sheriffs as a reserve, and you see the population

ing that departments outside the county may need to be brought in to fight the problem. “We need to make sure that we use all of our resources.” The public also needs to be educated about the seriousness of the situation. “You hear all the drug issues and stuff, but you don’t hear the public saying, ‘Hey, this is happening,’” Woods continued. “I mean, you hear it after the fact after someone they loved got into

climb drastically to where we were housing 100-plus inmates in our jail,” he said. “We’re now housing a lot of our own prisoners in other counties.” Some of the overcrowding problem lies with state mandates and policies, Woods concedes. But drugs also play a major factor, he believes. “If we get a handle on the drug epidemic, that’s going to alleviate some of the problems, but it’s not going to alleviate all of the

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issues,” he said. “We need to look for other funding. “We actually need a jail, which we don’t have funds for. We need to look for grants, private money or something to help us appropriate the funding we need to obviously build a new jail.” A drug rehab facility would also help fight the problem, Woods said. “It would be nice if we could find some type of drug rehab to come to this area,” he said. “Rather than housing drug offenders in jail, they could be housed at a rehab facility, which would alleviate some cost to the county. “That’s not something the sheriff himself can implement or anything. It’s something the community is going to need to try to get together.” Budget is another issue in the race, Woods said, noting overcrowding and the

spending it brings with it are involved in that matter. “I believe the county is a little understaffed, as far as protecting our community goes,” he said. “We need to build the reserve program back up to where it was 10 years ago. That is a vital asset to the community. “You have welltrained reserves to do some of the stuff and free up the deputies, that will help in a long way with the budget and spending, and so forth.” Reservists have the same arrest powers as a merit deputy, but they are not Indiana Law Enforcement Academy certified trained, Woods explained. Training is available, he continued, but it is not as long as that of a merit deputy. In addition, reservists must have the same amount of training throughout the year that a merit deputy has. Reservists aren’t

paid for their efforts, but they are required to put in a certain amount of time in each month. “The better trained the reserves are,” he said, “the better they can help the merit deputy. Training is key to helping the citizens of Wabash County.” Woods also would like to see more marked squad cars out in the community. “The visibility of the cars and stuff is a deterrent,” he said. “Don’t get me wrong, we need a couple unmarked, but we need a few more marked cars and less unmarked squad cars. “That’s not a high priority or anything. It’s a way to make sure people see us in small communities. You hear, ‘I never see a police officer.’ Well, if you’ve got an unmarked squad car, how are you going to know you have a police officer in that area? Whether we’re

on duty or off duty, a marked squad car makes people thing something is being done in their area.” A North Judson native, Woods has owned Tri W Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning for 25 years. He moved to Wabash in 1984 after getting married. He and his wife raised three children in Wabash County. “I think being 25 years in business, that’s going to help me on the financial and budget side of things,” he said. This is Woods’ second attempt for the post. He finished second in a three-person race in 2014, falling to GOP-incumbent Bob Land in the primary. Woods is the forth person to have announced their intentions to seek the sheriff ’s post in 2018. Also running are Ryan Short, Ryan Baker and Steve Hicks. The Primary Election is Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

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By The Paper staff The 2017 Chair Affair will take place Aug. 19 at the Paradise Spring Historical Park. The event takes place in conjunction with the Wabash

Garden Festival. Guenin Law Office is sponsor for the Chair Affair. Any business, organization or individual can enter a chair. Any type of chair, bench or stool may be entered. Entries may be

dropped off between 8 and 9 a.m. Aug. 19. Public voting will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Awards are given for first and second place in the business/organization category and the individual category. The award program is

expected to begin at 2:30 p.m. An auction, featuring auctioneer Tony Stout, will begin following the award ceremony. Benefiting from the auction this year are The Access Youth Center and White’s Residential and Family Services. Both organizations work with Wabash County youth, and officials with the two organizations said they are excited to be involved with the event. Committee members said they believe it is important to encourage youth to be involved in local activities. There are a limited number of chairs available for those needing one to decorate. Call Diane Guenin at 260-571-7295 to request a chair, if still available. Those planning to enter should fill out the entry form and return it to the address on the form. Pre-registration is not required but is appreciated. Entrants need one entry form for each chair entered. Call Chris Benton, 260-569-9391, Sara Correll, 260-571-9949, or Guenin for more information.

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‘He did everything right’...continued from page 4 ‘Chief, I don’t know what’s going on. Benson just called in officer down, 24 and Stitt.’ We both left the station … and headed that way.” He wasn’t the first to the scene, but he wasn’t far behind. “The best way to describe it is surreal,” Long said. “I think to a point every officer that showed up, you could see the initial shock on one person’s face, but immediately the training kicked in and we all proceeded to do what we could to assist at that scene. “That day we all took it personal.” Word of Rich’s death reached Maller much later. “The ironic thing was just before that week that Dave got killed, (the department) has a thing where we give a contact document to the post to be notified if something would happen and Dave had put me down and I had put him down,” Maller said. “I didn’t know anything had occurred for about an hour. “I would describe Dave as a people person,” he later added. “He really enjoyed people, he enjoyed helping people and that’s one of the ironic things that just shows you the person he was was how he was killed. He was killed helping a person … and I think that’s a testament to who he was.” Rich’s death was a shock for everyone, the community included, his brother said. “You know, when this happens, people survive,” he said. “This family stayed strong, but it messes with you, it messes with the family. You just wonder how life’s path would have changed had Davey still been around, but you keep on moving forward and everyone hangs in there. “Time doesn’t erase it. That’s for sure.” Rich’s father questions if he played a role in his son’s death. “You know, he kind of learned that from me,” father Jack Rich said. “He used to see me off duty, I’d stop and help somebody and it’s probably my fault that he was doing that, but he would have done that anyway.” Rich was laid to rest on July 11, 2007. Troopers and officers from around the state and country flocked to Wabash

County to pay their respects. Area residents lined the streets to watch the funeral procession pass by on its way to Friends Cemetery in Wabash. The procession was so long that by the time the first car reached the burial site, the last car hadn’t left the Honeywell Center, where the services took place, according to Long. “People were lining the streets and they were holding flags up and waving flags,” Jack Rich said. “I think they stretched clear through town and out into the country. Every house we went by, people were standing out.” “And they (the community) have continued to support the family and Dave and his legacy,” Bob Rich added. A hero unforgotten “Ten years after, we still think of him every day,” Bob Rich said. “You never forget him and you think about the good times.” To each person, the memories and conversations are different. “We knew that his friends and family wouldn’t forget Dave, but the community in general hasn’t,” Maller said. “A lot of people still talk about him and I think that also speaks of his character.” In the Sheriff ’s office, Land keeps Rich’s photo button near his computer and a copy of his funeral displayed on the windowsill. In Wabash County and Mexico, Ind., five memorials are dedicated to Rich’s memory. The memorials include the Indiana State Police Master Trooper Detective David Rich Memorial Park, a stone monument at Friends Cemetery, a cross at the site of his death on U.S. 24, a tree in Wabash City Park and a baseball park in Mexico. “The people in Wabash County, the police agencies, the firefighters, the emergency services and the city and the citizens have been fantastic,” Bob Rich said. “The F.O.P (Fraternal Order of Police) have taken good care of the cross out on U.S. 24,” Jack Rich added. “We appreciate that.” “And in some other populations, they say it’s a tragedy and then they move on, except for the family and close friends,” the younger

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Rich continued, “but Wabash has really embraced David and that really says something about the community.” Remember the sacrifice, Land stressed. To Long, Rich is a hero. “I think it’s important we don’t forget because Dave sacrificed his life and he may have potentially saved many other lives,” he explained. “The story was that this young man, the vehicle he was in was his dad’s company car and he had made comments that he was going to kill his family or go into a school and shoot kids. So I like to think that Dave prevented possibly a Sandy Hook Elementary School. “Why did (the car) break down right there? What was his intent? Where was he going to go? … Why did he turn off (U.S.) 31 onto 24? Why didn’t he keep going straight? … Why did everything have to play out the way it did? … I don’t know, but that’s the way that I like to think. That Dave saved other lives.” Rich’s death was a tragedy and an example of the risk all officers face every day, he continued. “The people in law enforcement sacrifice every day,” Long said. “They sacrifice their personal time. They sacrifice their family gatherings, unable to attend, sacrifice a lot of holidays and unfortu-

nately officers do make the ultimate sacrifice and sacrifice their lives. It takes a special person to do that. “People in that profession hug their kids a little tighter, tell their kids they love them a little more and their wives and their other family members, because quite frankly you never know when you walk out that door if you’re ever going to see them again. The families have to live with that thought also.” Following July 5, 2007, Long penned a letter expressing his grief and thoughts on the loss of a fellow brother in arms. Its final line is still true to this day, he told The Paper. It reads, “Scott’s fine, but he’ll never be the same.”

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Group seeks to revive downtown Lagro ...continued from the front page for its first phase of the project, opportunity has presented itself for Lagro to grow, according to Gillespie. “Lagro is at a cross-

roads,” she said. “Whether you are for or against the bike trail, this presents a large opportunity in Lagro. We have to make a decision.

We’re either going to grow and prosper or we’re going to maintain the status quo and dwindle and continue to dwindle.” Later, she added, “I

talked to a Realtor not too long ago and she said that whether you like the bike trail or not, many people are moving into communities, that’s one of the things they look for. Are there trails available? So we’re in a really good position to take advantage of the bike going through our community.” The LCF’s first project plans to add more quality of life amenities by restoring and preserving the town’s three oldest buildings: Citizens Bank of Lagro, the Masonic Lodge and the IORM (Improved Order of the Red Man). The proposal’s cost will be approximately $1 million. The renovations would provide apartments and commercial space on Washington Street, near the Davis Street bridge and Wabash River, according to Gillespie. “Restoration brings

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Group seeks to revive downtown Lagro ...continued from page 6 more jobs and dollars to the local economy (as) more materials and services are purchased locally further increasing the economic impact,” she explained, later adding, “Old buildings would provide inexpensive incubators for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, startup firms and bootstrap entrepreneurs. “Quality of life is important in attracting new people and businesses. Old buildings differentiate a community from all others.” So far, the LCF has purchased the buildings with possession currently pending, and had structural engineering and Phase I environmental studies completed on the structures, according to Gillespie. The project’s next steps fall into four phases. In Phase I, the foundation plans to complete its 501c3 process, begin the grant process, remove trash from the buildings, repair and purchase sump pumps, secure windows and doors, install security cameras, complete engineering and architectural drawings and send to the state for approval, and conduct fundraisers. Phase II will entail fire marshal inspection, replace the floors, incorporate the stairs to the basements, bring up a staircase from the first floor to the second floor and replace

along the way, she continued. Until the organization receives its 501c3 status, the Wabash County United Fund will hold onto any donations provided at this time, according to Gillespie. For more information about the Lagro Canal Foundation, v i s i t lagroindiana.com or the foundation’s Facebook page.

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tions will provide two to three new apartments and three renovated storefronts and interiors “that will be utilized to stimulate the local, extended community economy,” according to Gillespie. To make the vision a reality, it will take people and support, she continued. “The bottom line (is) this project is a community project and we need (the pub-

lic’s) help,” Gillespie said. “How? By donations. We need immediate funds for operating, grant requirements, funding raising, architectural engineering, demolition and waste removal, (and) longer term donations for building and renovating the buildings.” The LCF will be hosting fundraisers, seek matching grants and request volunteers for assistance

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struction permits. “We will continue to stand up for our neighbors,” Mrs. Butcher told The Paper of Wabash County. “WRT is now obtaining the proper permits with the second after-the-fact DNR permit, one for the boat ramp and one for trail. “That proves they did not have their permits when work began in August of 2016, putting contractors in danger of fines, Wabash County in danger of losing

their National Flood Insurance as per Wabash County Ordinance, and threaten wildlife by not waiting until wildlife study’s could be completed which have now been done.” An appeal must be filed with the DNR within 18 days of the date the approval notice was mailed to those asking for the paperwork. Meanwhile, the Butcher’s first appeal will be heard on July 13 at the DNR’s office complex in Columbia

City. The hearing is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. At an initial hearing on June 1, administrative law judge Sandra L. Jensen gave the Butchers until July 3 to file an amended complaint. Several aspects of the initial complaint dealt with areas with which Jensen had no jurisdiction. Mrs. Butcher said the amended appeal will be ready by the deadline, adding “we have hired an attorney.”

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4 The Light Quartet will be performing for the Urbana Yoke Parish Sunday Worship Service on July 30 at the home of

Brian and Janet Chamberlain. Following the service there will be a carryin dinner. Mark your calendars and watch

for further details. This group has performed before at Urbana and has been enjoyed by many. The quartet continues to “mix classic and traditional hymns with current up-beat Southern Gospel radio favorites.” Everyone is invited. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Brodie and Caley Stith on the birth of their son, Hudsyn Kal Stith (7 pounds, 8 ounces) who was born on June 23. Hudsyn has a brother

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B r o g y n . Grandparents are Ed and Lori Fitch and Dave and Paulie Stith. UPDATE ON FORMER NORTHFIELD S T U D E N T JONATHAN FAWLEY: Johnathan is having a rough time right now in his fight against cancer and would appreciate notes and/or cards. His new address is 2206 Monon Ave., Lafayette, IN 47904. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on June 28: Peggy and Chad Dilling, Anne Bell, John and Darla Eads, Alma Devore, Doris Mattern, Eileen Weck, Karen Goebel and her husband Jerry Campbell from Madison, Wisconsin, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Marca Snook, Max and Ruth Reed and their daughter Alyson Hickey and grandchildren Jenna and Reed Hickey from Texas. The group will meet at Bob Evans on July 5 at 7:30 a.m. URBANA YOKE PARISH: July is a month with 5 Sundays and people are invited to participate in

4-H Fair History: This is a picture taken at the 1947 Wabash County 4-H Fair of four gentleman possibly waiting for the auction. The third person from the left is Russel Carr. The person on the right is Elbert Carr. If anyone knows the first two men on the left, please let me know. Photo provided Lighthouse Mission’s 5 Sunday collection for Squeaky Clean month. Items needed are Pine Sol, toilet bowl cleaner, paper towels, liquid hand soap. Items may be brought to the church anytime during the month of July and placed in the collection box in the Narthex. Bible Study will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday evening in the Parish Hall. July 12 at 6:30 p.m. the Church Board will meet in the Parish Hall. URBANA YOKE PARISH WOMEN’S GUILD officers for the up-coming year are President – Marsha Wade; Vice President – Kitty Baer; Secretary – Nancy Anderson; Treasurer – Eileen Weck; Cards/flowers – Helen Dawes. There will be no meeting in July. The next meeting will be Aug. 8 in the Parish Hall at 7 p.m. with Janet Warnock as hostess. PRAYER CONCERNS: Dwayne and Esther Wagner’s daughter Beth had surgery on June 28 for a detached retina. The surgery went fine but her recovery will mean she needs to lie on her stomach for

ten days, except for ten minutes of every hour. Please add her and Jonathan Fawley and continue to remember Dwayne and Esther Wagner, Pastor Larry Wade, Chad Dilling, Larry Meyer, Craig and Carolyn Winegardner, Nancy and Harold Christie, and Jane Winebrenner. 1944 URBANA GRADUATE CELEBRATING 91 YEARS! This past week I had a phone conversation with Evelyn (Pauling) McGill who will be celebrating her 91st

birthday on July 12. She would love to have cards and/or notes. Even if you do not know her, she would love hearing from people around the Urbana community she loves and misses after having lived in Iowa, California, and now Arkansas. She shared with me that the farm where Dean and Lois Haupert now live was once her grandfather Pauling’s farm. Urbana grade school teacher Maude Griffith lived in the upstairs of their house when she was growing up. When Maude’s vision failed she moved across the road and lived with

her brothers until she died. Evelyn’s address is 812 Columbia Ave., Mountain Home, AR 72653. Members of the Class of 1944 still living are Dean Haupert, Arthur Gaston, Edna (Jackson) Yentes, John R. Paul, and James Smith. BIRTHDAYS: July 6 - Jo Anne Lisby, Jerald Dilsaver, Ryland Miller, Jason Eads. July 7 – Jacklyn Peas, Andy Neal. July 9 – Holycross triplets (Ed and Ernie Holycross, Cinda Klopfenstein – born 1954), Vi Miller, Julie Miller, David Nice. July 10 – Shanna Frank, Jaima Rae Vigar. July 11 – Steve Anderson, Lois Smith (Cards and/or notes can be sent to her at Hoosier Village, Room 210, 9875 Cheeryleaf Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268). Lucas Ryan Haupert, Sara Koerner. A N N I V E R SARIES: July 6 – Larry and Cindy McGuire. July 8 – Matt and Pattie Webb. July 11 – Janet and Philip Sparks. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling 260377-9475.

Meeting to look at Wabash River Watershed By The Paper staff ANDREWS — A public meeting to discuss protecting water quality in the Wabash River Watershed is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 20, here at the Bethesda Baptist Church 116 S. Main St. Andrews. The Wabash River

Defenders in partnership with the Wabash and Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District are leading an effort to develop a plan to manage water quality in the Wabash River, Silver Creek and their drainages. The plan specifically focuses on

the Silver CreekHanging Rock Watershed between Andrews and Lagro. Learn more about the Silver CreekHanging Rock Watershed, the data that will be collected throughout the project, and how to be part of the planning process.

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Roann Farmer’s Market will continue on Fridays, from 46:30 P.M., throughout the summer. The market will be located at the corner of Chippewa and Allen Streets, in Roann. Shoppers will find a variety of crafts, honey, baked goods, and fresh produce. For more information, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765998-2863. THE STOCKDALE MILL Free tours are offered to the public each Saturday noon- 4 P.M. Visitors will see four floors of operating antique machinery. Water turbines generate the mill’s power from the Eel River’s waters. The Mill is located one mile west of Roann on State road 16. For additional information please phone 765833-9065.The mill web site is www.stock-

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dalemill.org Two projects will be moving forward at the Stockdale Mill this summer. The roof project fund drive was successful and roof replacement is scheduled for September. Thanks to all who contributed! Also, the board approved the final plans for the Fishway Project. Two years of planning and design will result in the implementation of an innovative fish ladder

being installed around the south end of the Stockdale Dam. The fishway will incorporate electronic sensors to conduct research studies into fish migration on the Eel River. Installation is planned for August, provided the water level cooperates. The project is in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y Environmental Studies Program. From Joe Krom, of the Stockdale Mill Foundation. T E N D E R H E A RT PRESCHOOL in Roann still has a few openings for both classes starting in the fall. Those interested may call the church at 765-933-9931. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: Summer Reading, “Build a Better World,” contin-

Manchester officials announce perfect attendance list Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER — Officials from the Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School have announced the perfect attendance list for the second semester and entire year of the 201617 school year. Earning honors were: Second Semester Grade 7: Jessica Dingess, Hannah Hjelm, Ethen Homes, Lillian Howard, Cade Jones, Jonathan Popi, Asia Snyder, Abbie Wampler, Ainsley West, Ty Wheeler, Erika Yard Grade 8: Conor Blocher, Addison Isley, Brayden Jones, Justus King, Jonathan McAtee, Kedrick Metzger, Alayna Miller, Gavin Mize, Lilianna Popi, Jeremiah Rosen, Emma Slavkin, Brittany Woodward Grade 9: Keely Anderson, Elizabeth Brown, Evangelina Daugherty, Samuel Reichenbach, Justin Self, Avery Snyder Grade 10: Katie Barker, Ethan Davis, Luke Donathan, Brodie Fratus, Alex Good, Richard Honeycutt, Mathias McLaughlin, Mason Meyer, Hunter Miller, Lillian Myers, Logan Parrett, Lydia Niccum, Alexis Rohrer, Nathaniel Rosen, Jacob Slavkin, Halie Wampler, Chase Williams Grade 11: Esperanza Daugherty, Carter

Isbell, Brayden Lassiter, Nathan Ozenbaugh, Benjamin Reichenbach, Lindsay Rice, Jonah Shenefield Grade 12: Ryan Lotz, Erin Metzger, Hallie Sorg, James Winger Entire year Grade 7: Ethen Homes, Jonathan Popi, Asia Snyder, Abbie Wampler, Ainsley West, Ty Wheeler Grade 8: Addison Isley, Justus King, Lilianna Popi, Jeremiah Rosen, Emma

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will learn the names of plants and their Native American uses. Meet at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center. Salamonie’s Second Saturdays Program will present, “It’s Off To Hike We Go!” on Saturday, July 8 from 1—3 p.m. Meet at the Interpretive Center and join Salamonie Interpreters for a hike on the property. Learn about Leave No Trace principles and weather preparedness. You will also participate in an outdoor scavenger hunt, collect trash and learn to build a fire. There is a fee of $3 per person. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. For more informa-

tion and to preregister, please call 260468-2127. You are invited to come wander the trails of Salamonie Lake with Miami Plant Tradition Bearer Dani Tippmann on Saturday, July 15 at 10 a.m. On your walk of exploration you will learn the names of plants and their Native American uses. Meet at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center. Salamonie 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. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone

number is 260-4682127. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday—Friday from 8—11:30 a.m. and 1:30—3:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. JULY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Stanford Hamilton, July 1; Bonnie Newton, July 4; Jim Long, July 9; Wyatt Good, July 10; Dannae Shaw, July 12; Don Hendry, July 16; Steve Turner, July 17; Chelsea Miller, July 19; Virginia Frieden, July 21; Chuck Marion, July 25; Larry Quinn, July 28; Diane Turner, July 30. Happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN JULY to: David and Kristy Good, July 3; Mike and Brooke Swope, July 16. A big congratulation’s go out to them! 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

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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. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mercy Tree C o r n e r s t o n e Women’s House is now open and has its first residents! Donations of can foods, toiletry prod-

ucts, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1—5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO 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 normally 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. EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo .com, or call me at 260-274-2261.

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Smokin’ For A Cause and Manchester Haiti Missions Team 2018 will be cooking up a great meal during Wabash’s First Friday on July 7 from 5-8 p.m. The team will be located at 2 West Market, Wabash IN (the old D Shoppe). Meal includes signature pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, pork wings, and taters. Kids can join in the fun with face painting while parents eat. All food and face painting at free will donation! All proceeds go to help our team do home repairs to Haitian homes, conduct children’s ministry in rural communities, and build benches for EHM feeding program so the children have somewhere to sit while learning about God and getting meals three times a week. Education and school tutoring also occur at EHM. CHRISTMAS IN JULY STREET FAIR The North Manchester Chamber of Commerce invites the community to come out and enjoy an evening on the square

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as we kick off our Christmas Lights fundraising campaign with a Christmas in July Concert on Saturday, July 8, from 6-10 p.m. at the Market Street square. Organizers have invited the “vacationing Santa Clause” to join us and are planning a night of fun for the family featuring a Christmas Cookie eating contest, Ugly Christmas Outfit Competition, face painting, games, food and much more. The event is the kick-off for the Christmas Lights fundraising campaign. New decorations to compliment downtown light posts and decorations for the west side entrance are on the top of the list to purchase. The committee is also

Post 402 will host a fish and beef and noodle dinner on Friday, July 14, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The meal will be held at the Blue Bird Café located at 15 N. Main Street in Laketon. SYCAMORE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE will be held on Wednesday, July 19, from 6-8 p.m. The school is located at the United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second St. in North Manchester. The public is invited to tour the school, meet the teachers and learn more about the preschool. Potential preschoolers may register for the fall during the open house. PARTING SHOTS: “It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.” ~ W.T. Ellis NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.

inviting community members and businesses to partner with the Chamber through the sponsorship of specific items. If you would like to get involved with the efforts of the Christmas Lights fundraising campaign, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 260-9827644. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD IN JULY: It’s never too early to start Christmas shopping and now’s the perfect time to assemble your shoebox for Operation Christmas Child! The Missions Ministry of the Congregational Christian Church will be collecting filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child from July 2 thru July 31. Boxes will be stored until the annual drive held in November. Empty boxes may be picked up and filled boxes dropped off at the church located at 310 N. Walnut St. during regular office hours. Contact the church office at 260-982-2882 for more information. THE LAKETON AUXILARY of the American Legion

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Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bakehorn Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bakehorn celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 29. The couple has two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Linda Sue)

Vigar, Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Tim (Pamela Kay) Harman, Union, Mich. They have eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren,

eight great-greatgrandchildren with another due in August. They also have six great-stepgrandchildren.

Mr. & Mrs. Donald DeWald, Macy, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2017, at

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Mr. & Mrs. Michael Eviston will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at B o z a r t h ’ s Recreational Resort, 7309 E 400 S, Lagro. The Rev. Wagoner

married Eviston and the former Kathy Chopson on July 15, 1967, at the Dora Church, Lagro. They have two children, Jay, of Wabash, and Mitch on Woodbury, Minn. The couple also has three grandchildren,

Cami Floyd of Wabash, and Philip and Matthew Eviston of Woodbury, Minn. They also have two great-grandchildren, Canydee and Cazlynn of Wabash. The couple requests that gifts be omitted.

Stephan gets internship with AgriGold By The Paper staff Lagro resident Jake Stephan will serve a sales internship with AgriGold. A Purdue University student, Stephan will share the AgriGold story, place field signs and work closely with local corn specialists Joe Stephan and Derek Barnes. AgriGold has hired 71 interns across the Corn Belt, 14 of whom are in Indiana. Members of the intern team will be responsible for assisting their corn specialists in achieving

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their home. They were married on July 15, 1967, at Trinity United Methodist Church,

Huntington, by the Rev. Manifol. The couple has two children, Jim and Brian. They also

have four grandchildren, Ethan, Rylea, Jessica and Stefanie.

Heartland student fares well in SkillsUSA contest LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Heartland Career Center student was a Skill Point Certificate recipient in the 2017 SkillsUSA championships here June 21-22. Kaitlyn Hembree, from Wabash, received the certificate in esthetics. More than 6,000 students competed at

the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.4 million square feet, equivalent to 20 football fields or 25 acres. Students demonstrated their technical skills, workplace

skills and personal skills in 100 hands-on occupational and leadership competitions including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking. Industry leaders from 600 businesses, corporations, trade associations and

unions planned and evaluated the contestants against their standards for entrylevel workers. Certificates were awarded in 72 occupational and leadership areas to students who met a predetermined threshold score in their competition, as defined by industry.

Reynolds named to Wabash Board of Works By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Jim Reynolds is the newest member of the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety. He received the oath of office on Monday, June 26, from Mayor Scott Long during the Wabash City Council meeting. Reynolds will replace Dee Byerly, who resigned from the board after its June 15 meeting. Byerly served on the board 14 1/2 years. “I was asked to serve and thought it would be a great opportunity to serve the City of Wabash,” Reynolds told The Paper of Wabash. “It’s more, not necessarily an opportunity, but a chance to serve. “I just hope my business expertise has some benefit to the board.”

Jim Reynolds (left) receives the oath of office for the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety from Mayor Scott Long. Photo by Joseph Slacian

It is partly because of his business background that Long chose Reynolds for the post. “I chose Jim Reynolds to serve on the Board of Works because he is a young professional within the community with a

great business sense,” Long said. “He will bring knowledge of business purchasing to the table immediately, and I think he will be a tremendous asset for my administration.” In another matter, Long read the oaths of

office to Jacob Pegg and Michael Armstrong on the Wabash Fire Department. Pegg was promoted to first class firefighter, while Armstrong was promoted to first class firefighter/paramedic.

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County Council approves $554,000-plus appropriation, transfer requests By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Council approved more than $554,000 in additional appropriation and transfer requests at its meeting Monday night, June 26. The Wabash County Highway Department requested the largest amount, $550,000, to arrange a chip seal program, according to John Martin, highway superintendent. The department typically budgets for the program each year, but it was left out of the 2017 budget request, Martin told the council. “I just didn’t get it put in,” he explained. “I just forgot to put it in. The local roads and streets (line item) is where it usually was and I didn’t get it moved over before I submitted my budget.” Wabash Circuit Court representative Christa Stroup requested $4,000 to be transferred from the court’s other services and charges into supplies. The funds would replace the judge’s fax machine with a laptop to sign documents, such as search warrants, if away from the office or out of town. The Wabash County Health Department requested a $250 additional appropriation for a new typewriter. “The old device at the health department, the old typewriter quit working and … nobody works on typewriters anymore,” Keith Walters, department chairman, told the council. “We found for $250. We just need some money from strengthening public health (fund).” Walters later told The Paper of Wabash County that

the typewriter is for death certificates. “They’re not computerized, yet,” Wabash County Coroner Suzie Lewis explained. “So we’re still doing them the old fashioned way.” “And for genealogy,” Walters added. “You can’t just give them a death record because its got a lot of identifying information on it so it has to be sanitized so you don’t have social security numbers and things like that on it. (We) tried to do just regular cards and they get jammed because printers aren’t designed to just do a card. There’s no software available currently to (do it either). So we still use a typewriter.” In other news, the council approved Attorney James Austen’s payment for his new appointment as the Wabash Count S h e r i f f ’ s Department legal advisor. “The prior administration and I utilized a legal counsel, Howard Williams, and the payment to him had been out of the promissory money,” Sheriff Bob Land said. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Howard passed away earlier this year, and I got a letter of engagement from a new attorney by the name of James Austen. “The contract that he supplied to me has been approved by the State Board of Accounts and it’s all within the promissory statute. The State Board of Accounts requested that I get the approval for his payment of $4,000 (by the council).” Austen’s contract is similar to the contract the department had with Williamson, Land added. The council unanimously approved the motion.

VIEWPOINT Wabash Elks appreciate support Dear Editor: The Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 would like to thank those businesses, individuals and organizations that helped make the Lodge’s annual golf outing a success. Hole sponsors were: Rick’s Auto, Bob Land, All State – Brad Metzger, Edward Jones – Steve Weir, Agro Chem, Haley and Beckett Culver, Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill, Wabash Marketplace Inc., Wabash Elk Mates, Keith & Cathy Walters, First Farmers Bank and Trust, Dr. Robert Mattern and Halderman Farm Management. Also, Wabash Chiropractic, Family Chiropractic, Quality Electric, Eads & Son, Borders & Beyond, City of Wabash, Allen Miracle – InGuard, Wabash Valley Abstract, Visit Wabash County and Talk to Tucker. Also, State Farm – Todd Adams,

Sponsoring the refreshment cart were Terrell Realty and Leslie and Bob Land. Proceeds from the tourney will be donated to the Indiana Elks Association state project – the Indiana University Cancer Research Center and the Purdue University Cancer Research Center. Since the 1960s, the Indiana Elks Association has donated more than $9 million to the two facilities. Finally, to all those who participated in the tourney, we say thank you, and we hope to see you again next year. – Jennie Terrell, chair, Wabash Elks Lodge entertainment committee.

Letters to the Editor 105.9 The Bash, The Paper of Wabash County, B&A Mobile, J.M. Reynolds, Denney’s, Keith Gillenwater, United Consulting – Keith Bryant, Wabash City Fire Department, Wabash CityCounty Ambulance Service, Jeff Traver and Abby Hoy, and Metz Title Co. Donating gifts were: Bobick’s, Poole Food, First Merchants Bank, Edward Jones – Steve Weir, Jody Slacian – Avon Representative, Wabash County YMCA, Big City Paints, Smitty Entertainment and J&R Car Wash.

Red Cross blood drive tops goal Dear Editor: Thank you to all our donors and volunteers, who helped with the labors, donated food or donated blood for our March blood drive. All of you working together help to make the drive a success. Also, thanks to the North Manchester Church of the Brethren for the use of its facility once again.

Special thanks go to the Laketon Lions Club for furnishing and serving the refreshments. We collected a total of 75 units, which was above our goal of 66 to 68 units, so we were very thankful for each donor. We hope we can increase that number at the next blood drive on Aug. 17, 2017. It will be at the same location from noon until 6 p.m. We hope to see

Proposed bike trail raises many questions Dear Editor: Here are some questions about the bike trail: Who is going to carry liability insurance for the trail? Who is going to police the trail? It will be open to muggers, rapists, even murderers. How will an emergency vehicle find a person on the trail? Who will maintain the trail? Debris, floodwaters and freezing and thawing will take its toll. If we can’t get people here by automobile to shop, how can they shop and carry merchandise on a bicycle? Will snowmobiles and ATVs be allowed on the trail? How about motorized wheelchairs? Sometimes good ideas need to be looked at objectively before being put in to practice. Maybe that much money could go to better use, maybe a new jail (this idea was proposed to me by Glenn Butcher, owner of Bass & Bucks Pro Shop). It seems more logical to have a place to lock criminals away than build a place for them to operate. I am sure there are a lot more questions and concerns than I have listed above. Since this involves the whole of Wabash County, more people should voice their opinions. – Red Hapner, Wabash

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SANCK will be held in the Lions room at the LaFontaine Community Building on Friday July 14 at 9 a.m. This room is on the West side towards back of the building. L A F O N TA I N E C H R I S T I A N CHURCH Member Care met at the restaurant Gunners, Marion Country Club for lunch on Tuesday, June 20. There were 8 in attendance. Good

food and followership was had by everyone in attendance. They are checking to see if the group could go to Etna Greens Golf Course for lunch on July 18. SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM is at the LaFontaine United Methodist Church from June 5July 28. Serving lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Children under 18 eat FREE Adults cost is $3.25. HAVE YOU registered for the summer reading program at Troyer Memorial Library? Parents if your child has not done so there is still time. The program is compatible with sports and 4H schedules in that you visit the library during library hours, read on your own time, and reap rewards. The

theme is Building a better world. Does that make you think Legos? Yeah! You will have an opportunity to build a candy man, guess the number of Legos in the jar, put your name in a lottery, and win prizes for reading. Sound like fun, come to the library. ADULT BOOK CLUB meets the first Wednesday of each month. July’s book is “The Amish Midwife,” led by Carol Cly. Books are avail-

able at the library. HAPPY BELATED A N N I V E R S A RY Andy and Candi Kirk June 24, Travis and Indie Piercy June 27. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ruthanna Lilly, CeCe Wood July 6, Nick Driskill, Sam Brane, Kathy Hullinger July 9 Allison Steele, Ron Clark July 10, Danny Lloyd July 11, Phyllis Poe July 13, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Bob & Joyce Summers July 6, Marilyn and Bob Couch July 10, Jake

and McKayle Bunnell, July 11, Jim and Linda Large July 12, Ralph & Janice Dawes July 17 WORDS OF WISDOM “Faith and hope work hand in hand, however while hope focuses on the future, faith focuses on the now.” David Odunaiya

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ARC director retires after 41 years with organization By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Nancy Hoffman has been a constant at ARC of Wabash County for the last 41 years. That changed on Friday, June 30, when she retired from the organization as its executive director. “I’ve been here 41 years,” she told The Paper of Wabash County during a recent interview. “I started in February 1976. “I graduated from college at Manchester, now University, in January 1976. I was out of a college less than a month when the college placement office called me and said they were looking for a teacher at W o r k s h o p Enterprises to work with adults with developmental disabilities.” An elementary education graduate, Hoffman admittedly had no background in special education. She

figured she had several months to begin the job search in earnest. “I came primarily because I needed the experience of going through interviews,” she said. “I thought I have until September to find a teaching job somewhere, so I thought I would go through the interview as a practice.” She met with former Executive Director John Hennelly for four hours. “We were in a Quonset hut over on Canal Street at the time and he took me on a tour,” Hoffman recalled. “All the people in the program – we had about 25 clients then – were on lunch, so he kind of walked me into the middle of the lunch room and told me he had to make a phone call. “He walked to the other side of the room and kind of watched me interact.” She obviously did well, for Hennelly called her early the

Nancy Hoffman, who is retiring from ARC of Wabash County after 41 years, shows off the “Circle of Corydon” award she received on Thursday, June 29. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Plans take shape for NM Christmas celebration By The Paper staff The Manchester S y m p h o n y Orchestra Ensemble and the Gregory Hyde Band are set to take the stage for the “Christmas in July” Street Fair. Music, sponsored by Beacon Credit Union, BIT, McKee M o r t u a r y , S h e p h e r d ’ s Chevrolet and Wetzel Insurance, is part of the fundraising campaign for town Christmas lights led by the North M a n c h e s t e r Chamber of Commerce. The event will be from 610 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Market Square A two-sided, lighted wreath has been chosen for the downtown pole decoration at a cost of $350 each if ordered by July 7. Officials must decide whether the wreaths will have white lights or colored lights. They hope to cover all 21 of the light poles located in the downtown district. Plans are also underway to purchase a lighted “Merry

Visitors to North Manchester’s “Christmas in July” will help decide which holiday decorations to use this year. Photo provided

Christmas” sign for the west entrance of town to be placed on the Harting Furniture building. Organizers of the street fair invite the community to drop in and enjoy the music and activities while spending some time with friends and family. Tickets can be purchased for hot dogs and chips, “ G r a n d s Philadelphia Water Ice” provided by Robert and Eileen Sklar, owners of the new “Grands Ice Cream Shoppe.” A bounce house, face painting, and local vendors will

also be part of the fair. A silent auction will take place at The Firehouse from 6-9 p.m. Donations of items for the auction may be made by contacting Leah Kerr. A Christmas cookie eating contest and the Ugly Christmas Outfit Competition are planned for 7:15 p.m. Silent Auction sponsors include Pizza Hut, Rhinestone and Roses, Blooms and Heirlooms, Dairy Queen, Manchester University Athletics, Manchester Athletic Dept., Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation, K&S

Trucking, New Market, Main View, Zook’s, Port Side Pizza and Greg Fisher. Those interested in helping with the Christmas lights fundraising campaign, should contact the North M a n c h e s t e r Chamber of Commerce at 260-9827644. Committee members include Joel Harting, Leah Kerr, Kevin Kling, Kelly McKee, Adam Penrod, Debra Pyrah, Kylie RickertSnyder, Jodi Egner and Sebrena Cline.

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Professor to speak to NM Historical Society By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – Dr. Marlin L. Heckman a professor and university libraryian at the University of LaVerne in California, will be the guest speakder at the North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society’s July program. Heckman will tell the story of pioneer travel through the contemporary diaries of the actual travelers. His presentation will be held in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 10. Heckman’s book, “Overland on the California Trail, 1846-1859: A

DR. MARLIN L. HECKMAN Bibliography of Manuscript & Printed Travel Narrative,” included the diaries of 403 travelers. His talk will focus on about 30 Indiana residents whose diaries were included in that book. Heckman was born in Chicago, graduated from La Verne College in California, and then

Winchester Senior Center plans various activities By The Paper staff Several activities are planned in July at the Living Well Dallas L. Winchester Center. Low-impact fitness classes at the center, 239 Bond Street, Wabash. The free classes are

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North Miami wins soccer tourney By The Paper staff The North Miami Warriors boys soccer team won a threeteam, round robin tourney on June 17. In addition to the Warriors, Caston and Tippecanoe Valley also participated. North Miami defeated Caston, 7-1 in the first game. Connor Hanaway and Trevor Blakely each scored two goals, while Braxton Gunter, Jon Stoner and David Beck each scored one. Assisting were Gavin Dyson, Connor Hanaway, Zane Hanaway and Stoner,

while Ethan Duff had seven saves. After Caston and Valley tied, the Warriors defeated Valley, 12-1, to wrap up the tourney victory. Trevor Blakely had five while Gunter and Dyson each scored two, and Cain Clingaman, Zane Hanaway and Stoner had one. Assisting on the goals were Carson Rexroad, Dyson, Gunter, Wyatt Dyson and Stoner. Ethan Duff had four saves while Gunter added five more.

Showing off the trophy from the round robin tourney are members of the North Miami soccer team. Team members are (front, from left) Coach Olman Sanchez, Zane Hanaway, Caleb Gipson, David Beck, Braxton Gunter, Wyatt Dyson, Gavin Dyson, Jon Stoner and Billy Dickenson; Cain Clingaman (back row), Ethan Butcher, Isaac Futs, Carson Rexroad, Trevor Blakely, Huntr Wilson, Woodney Francois, Gabe Longawa and assisant coach Cameron Richie. Photo provided

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The teams line up for the national anthem prior to a game at the 2017 Men’s College World Series. Photo provided

More on the College World Series By Bill Barrows

The College World Series comes down from 64 teams at the end of May to 8 finalists that reach the Mecca for this event in Omaha, Nebraska. Five of the eight national seeds began the tournament;: Oregon State (1), Florida (3), LSU (4), TCU (6) and Louisville (7). The Tampa Bay Rays are the winners of the College World Series – at least until play began. The American League franchise selected three highround draft picks in the draft last week that competed in the eight-team championship stage of the NCAA Division I Baseball Tournament. Louisville first baseman Brendan McKay was taken in the first round, fourth overall; Oregon State pitcher Drew Rasmussen was selected in the competitive balance A round, 31st overall; and Florida State shortstop Taylor Walls was picked in the third round, 79th overall. For all of you Cub fans waiting for the next big thing, LSU pitcher Alex Lange was their 1st

round pick. Maybe he can be the future for the Cubs rotation. Florida’s Alex Faedo will be in the Detroit Tigers rotation soon. He has led the Gators to the Finals. LSU outfielder Greg Deichman was selected in the 2nd

round by the Oakland A’s and shortstop Kramer Robertson by the Cardinals in the 4th. But of course,

draft picks alone don’t win the CWS. Oregon State hadn’t lost since April 29th, but they were beaten twice in

consecutive days by LSU, who beat up LSU 13-1, in the last game that I saw live before heading home to watch the rest on TV. Florida State has an interesting antidote in their history. They have reached the NCAA Baseball tourney 40 straight times. Jimmy Carter was in the White House the last time the Seminoles were left out of the tourney. Only one team won the Super Regional, the level preceding the World Series, on the road. Cal StateFullerton was the lone road dog, winning the Stanford Regional. Florida has been in the World Series on 11 occasions, and had yet to win one, until this year. LSU has made 18 appearances, winning 6 times, the most recent was 2009. There are foul balls tossed into the stands. Beach balls volleyed all over the outfield grandstands that create a college town atmosphere, chants for the teams that would rival any ACC basketball arena or SEC football stadium. There are parents and relatives of the players and coaches sitting next to you in the stands, not in a suite. During the first game of the Championship Series, the fathers of an LSU starting pitcher and the LSU strength coach helped save the life of an 87-year-old man after he fell uncon-

scious and was unresponsive in the stands. Dr. Jerry Poche, father of Tuesday’s Game 2 starter, Jared Poche, and Jimmy Roy, a firefighter and father of LSU strength coach Travis Roy, gave the man CPR together. An LSU spokesman said the man was a Florida fan who had an apparent heart attack. A Nebraska Medical Center spokesman said the man, who was not identified, was in good condition. He did not want to speak with the media, but his family was very appreciative of the effort to help save him. So you can see, there is history, fanfare, competition, drama and genuine excitement at the annual showcase of college baseball. I have watched this event over the past 20+ years and there have been a number of exciting events and some really good baseball played predominantly by young men who, once they finish their college careers, probably will not play at another level. Some may never play again competitively. Still, there is a small percentage move on to the professional level. So, if you are a baseball fan and you want to see and be part of an event, I would recommend that you make reservations and go to Omaha next year or the following year. But don’t be surprised if you see me sitting in the stands.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester High School’s spring sports athletes were honored Wednesday, June 7, at the awards ceremony. Earning honors were: Baseball Rotary Mental Attitude – David McAtee Squire Award – Kane Gable Best Batting Average (.425) – Hayes Sturtsman Most RBI’s (16) – David McAtee Lowest ERA (1.29) – Hayes Sturtsman JV Batting Average (.500) – Sam Martindale JV Lowest ERA (2.73) – Kyle Shepherd Softball Rotary Mental Attitude – Sydney Day Squire Award – Brooklyn Howard Offensive Player of the Year – Emma West Defensive Player of the Year – Brooklyn Howard MVP – Kiera Stacy Girls Tennis Rotary Mental Attitude – Kendra Auler Squire Award – Karly Eichenauer Team Player & Winner – Lydia Little Most Improved – Lauren Metzger Heart & Spirit – Kelsey Eichenauer JV Heart & Spirit – Cora Barnett JV Most Improved – Rebekah Pyle Boys Golf Rotary Mental Attitude – Harley Kruschwitz Squire Award – Nathan Self Desire & Dedication – Klayton Hendrix Co-Most Improved – Dylan Brubaker Co-Most Improved – Konrad Borgmann Boys’ Track Rotary Mental Attitude – Ben Reichenbach Squire Award – Remington Trick MVP - Isaiah Davis Most Improved - Brodie Fratus Coaches Appreciation – Heath Dierks Promising Newcomer – Trey Clark Heather A. Medley, Gotta Have Heart Award – Tyler Andritch Girls Track Rotary Mental Attitude – Bailey Sewell Squire Award – Tahnee Fuetnes MVP – Rae Bedke Most Improved - Mikayla Genovese Coaches Appreciation - Kennedy Rosen Promising Newcomer - Gabby Brewer Heather A. Medley, Gotta Have Heart Award – Kara Kline Scholar Athlete of the Year: Male – Kane Gable; Female – Karly Eichenauer Dick Miller Outstanding Male Athlete Award: David McAtee Grace Kester Outstanding Female Athlete Award: Rae Bedke

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Garyl Hall, 66

Dr. Richard ‘Dick’ Harris

Mildred Elam, 92

Nov. 5, 1927 – June 17, 2017

Feb. 11, 1925 – June 28, 2017

Dr. Richard Clyde “Dick” Harris passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2017, with loving family by his side. Dick was born in Chicago on Nov. 5, 1927. When still a young boy, his family moved to Zionsville, near the hometown of his mother, Eva. Dick attended school in Zionsville and graduated from Zionsville High in 1945. He played basketball on the team that won Zionsville’s first sectional championship. In early 1946, he enlisted in the Navy and served for two years, traveling as far away as China as the world recovered from World War II. After leaving the military, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Butler University and then went on to earn his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery at Indiana University. Dick remained a staunch supporter of the university and its efforts throughout his life and took particular interest in IU basketball. During his 37-plus year career as a dentist in Wabash, Dr. Harris not only treated his many patients with loving care and compassion but also served a six-year term on the Indiana State Board of Dental Examiners and was active with the Indiana State and local dental associations. He was also a member of Kiwanis, Elks as well as several local organizations. Dick was an avid volunteer. He and his wife, Jane, were involved in several dental mission trips to Central America for which he received the American Dental Association’s service award. In his later years, he volunteered at a dental clinic for the indigent in Leesburg, Fla, where he continued to serve up until shortly before his death. Golf was always a big part of Dick’s life. He played many years at Wabash Country Club where he was a past club champion. After retirement and moving to The Villages, he played several times each week, and shot his age numerous times. He shot two holes in one throughout his golfing years. Dick played trumpet in The Villages Concert Band for over a decade. He also enjoyed many other activities such as cooking, gardening, tennis, woodworking, traveling and spoke fluent Spanish. He always had a positive outlook on life, loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. Richard is survived by his four children, Richard, Kathlyn Glover, Amy Nelson and Jill Tanner. Richard also had seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Lincoln Harris and Eva Way Harris, sisters Marion Huesing and Louise Ramsey and his loving wife of 67 years, Jane Ellen Kortepeter Harris. Both Richard and Jane’s ashes will be interred at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Services are pending. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s or Hospice organizations of your choice.

Mildred S. Elam, 92, of Warren, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1925, in Wolf County, Ky. She married the Rev. Charles Elam on Friday, Aug. 27, 1948, in Vancleve, Ky; he passed away April 18, 2002. Survivors include a daughter, a son, a brother, a sister, a grandson, four granddaughters and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Saturday, July 1, at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel, Warren. Interment was in the Spring Hill Cemetery in Warren. Arrangements are by Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

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Fredda Jones, 99

May 13, 1951 – June 27, 2017

Garyl Dean Hall, 66, Liberty Mills, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Visiting Nurse Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born May 13, 1951, in Warsaw, to Betty Barton. He graduated from Manchester High School class of 1969. He is survived by three brothers and

three sisters. Visitation and services were Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the Church of the Nazarene, North Manchester. Burial will be at a later date in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Joseph Satterthwaite, 82 Enjoyed fishing

Russell ‘Pudge’ Egolf, 78

Aug. 29, 1934 – June 27, 2017

Dec. 13, 1938 – June 26, 2017 Russell Lee “Pudge” Egolf, 78, of Rochester, passed away at 12:31 a.m., Monday, June 26, 2017, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1938, in North Manchester, to Earl E. and Emma Lenore (Pratt) Egolf. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and five grandchildren. There will be no call-

ing or services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

Joseph Arthur Satterthwaite, 82, of Huntington County, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fort Wayne. He was born on Aug. 29, 1934, in Huntington County. He married Barbara Rose Satterthwaite on Saturday, June 1, 1957 in Huntington; she passed away on Aug. 29, 2009. Surviving are four sons, two brothers, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation and services were Friday, June 30, 2017, at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren.

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Nov. 21, 1917 – June 25, 2017 Fredda P. Jones, 99, of North Manchester, died at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2017, at her home. She was born Nov. 21, 1917, in Delaware County. She was married to Paul Jones who died in 1975. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy of North Manchester, and Deborah of Indianapolis; and her sons, Robert of Wheaton, Ill., and Paul of West Lafayette. No services are to be held. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements by D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park 1140 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents June 21 At 10:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Korrin D. Haines, 51, Warsaw, was traveling north on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. June 22 At 1:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Raylan M. Carver, 26, Roann, was traveling south on CR 400 West when he attempted to cross through the intersection of CR 200 and collided with a vehicle driven by Shawnna C. Meyer, 38, Lagro. June 23 At 2:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cavin R. Beavers, 17, Somerset, was eastbound on CR 800 South when the vehicle hit standing water and caused Beavers to lose control. He exited the roadway, struck a utility pole and a mailbox before coming to a rest in a yard. June 25 At 8:15 p.m., a motorcycle driven by Kenneth L. Hack, 29, Huntington, was eastbound on Old U.S. 24 at a speed too fast for the curve and he lost control of the vehicle. He slid to a stop on the north side of the roadway. Hack had a blood alcohol content level of .08 at the time of the accident. At 9:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Randy L. Wright, 54, North Manchester, was traveling north on CR 300 East when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. June 27 At 6:19 a.m., a vehicle driven by David A. Ditton, 55, Roann, was traveling north on CR 800 West when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. June 28 At 6:12 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jill A. Smith, 58, Wabash, was traveling north on Old State Road 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 11:30 a.m., a bucket truck driven by Michael D. Fox, 58, Wabash, was eastbound on CR 700 South when the boom caught several power lines, which were then ripped from the transformer and caused a utility pole to break. Citations June 18 Katelyn T. Williams,

24, Wabash, disregarding an automatic signal. June 19 Paul R. Ortiz II, 47, Covington, speeding. Steven T. Smith, 71, Naples, Fla., speeding. June 21 Sean A. Warren, 52, Peru, speeding. June 23 Skyler C. Hall, 19, Wabash, speeding. Samuel J. Harp, 24, Rochester, possession of marijuana. Dustin R. Marks, 38, Peru, driving while suspended infraction. June 25 Michael Hovvat, 38, Valparaiso, speeding. June 28 Eric C. Noland, 30, Wabash, driving while suspended with prior. Bookings Pedro A. Sanchez, 51, Indianapolis, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more and misdemeanor driving while suspended. Shawn P. Freeman, 42, Wabash, felony failure to register as a sex offender, felony failure to register as a sex offender with prior and misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia with prior conviction. Miles B. Hearn, 24, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond on battery charge. Cory D. Allard, 27, Wabash, felony domestic battery committed in the presence of a child younger than 16-years-old and felony strangulation. Matthew D. Dalton, 30, Wabash, felony invasion of privacy with prior conviction and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. David N.M.I. Marks, 64, Wabash, felony habitual traffic violator and felony to revoke bond on operating as a habitual traffic violator charge. Kyle C. Thompson, 30, Wabash, felony residential entry, misdemeanor criminal mischief and misdemeanor public intoxication. James W. Osborne, 36, Wabash, misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Rodney A. Luttrell, 39, Wabash, felony second petition to revoke probation on

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dealing in a schedule I, II or III controlled substance. Richard D. Smith, 27, Wabash, two counts felony petition to revoke probation on receiving stolen property. Charles E. Hubbard, 32, Wabash, misdemeanor failure to appear on leaving the scene, failure to appear on driving while suspended, failure to appear on false informing, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of a handgun with an altered identification card and felony petition to revoke probation on possession of a narcotic drug. Michael S. Combs, 27, Wabash, Kosciusko County warrant for failure to appear and failure to pay criminal trespass and public intoxication charges. Gabrielle M. Bolin, 23, Wabash, felony failure to appear on possession of methamphetamine, felony failure to appear on possession of a syringe, felony failure to appear on maintaining a common nuisance and misdemeanor failure to appear on conversion charge. Joshua N. Shannon, 26, Wabash, felony domestic battery committed in the presence of a child younger than 16-years-old. Lauren M. Patterson, 23, North Manchester, misdemeanor failure to appear on inhaling toxic vapors. Robert R. Lucas, 30, Wabash, failure to appear for a hearing, failure to appear to testify, failure to appear for jury duty and felony failure to pay nonsupport of a dependent child. Nathanial D. R. Harvey, 22, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia. Chelsey E. Lambert, 26, North Manchester, misdemeanor revocation of electronic home detention on public intoxication charge.

Wabash Police Department Accidents June 18 At 12:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Doner R. Monroe, 74, Wabash, was backing from a parking space in a parking lot located at 380 Manchester Ave. when he collided with a parked vehicle. June 28

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Roadwork to begin July 5 By The Paper staff The Indiana Department of Transportation’s chip seal preservation is scheduled to begin on or after Wednesday, July 5, weather permitting. Roadways to be chip sealed are as follows: — S.R. 124, between the Wabash/Miami County line and S.R. 15 in Wabash County — S.R. 9, from 2.14 miles south of S.R. 124 to 3.82 miles north of S.R. 124 in Huntington County — S.R. 16, between At 12:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Robert B. Owens, 69, Marion, was traveling east on Mill Street when he fell asleep, exited the roadway and collided with a utility pole. At 1:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nancy Miller, 62, Peru, was backing from a driveway on Harrison Avenue when she collided with a vehicle driven by Jessa L. Crace, 25, Wabash. Citations June 21 Jacob D. Brinson, 21, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. Eric D. Beard, 21, Findlay, Ohio, speeding.

S.R. 13 and S.R. 5 in Wabash and Huntington counties — S.R. 14, from S.R. 13 to .70 miles west of S.R. 5 in Kosciusko and Whitley counties — S.R. 9, between U.S. 24 and S.R. 14 in Whitley County. Drivers can expect traffic directed by flaggers while INDOT maintenance crews maintain access for vehicles. Motorists are urged to seek an alternate route. If driving through the chip seal work zone, drivers should take extra caution, drive slowly and allow addi-

tional space between vehicles to prevent stone chips from damaging windshields or paint. Once the chip seal has cured, crews will sweep the highway clear of loose stone, apply a fog seal surface coat and paint pavement markings. The entire process can take up to two weeks in each area. All chip seal in H u n t i n g t o n , Kosciusko, Wabash and Whitley counties is expected to be complete by late July, weather permitting. National research

Cory Allard, 27, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction and expired driver’s license.

43, Wabash, seatbelt violation. Sara K. Byers, 39, Wabash, speeding.

June 24 Joshua P. Rice, 43, Walkerton, expired driver’s license. Jamie D. Stargel, 27, Noblesville, expired plate. June 25 Anthony D. Sledge, 35, Wabash, no operator’s license when required. Colton C. Weber, 23, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction. June 27 Kimberly Noland,

June 28 Brad A. Gray, 41, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction and speeding. Jose S. Simpao, 48, Wabash, speeding. North Manchester Accidents June 29 At 12:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by Carrie L. Reed, 41, North Manchester, lost control of her vehicle when a dog entered the roadway in the 100 block of West Main Street. She struck a tree and lamp pole.

has shown that every $1 used to preserve INDOT roadways saves $6 to $14 in future costs. After years of heavy traffic and winter freezethaw cycles, small cracks typically develop in our highways. If left untreated, moisture seeps into these cracks and form potholes when water freezes and expands. As the name implies, a chip-seal treatment seals off the cracks. The stone chips provide improved traction for stopping, especially during winter. Citations June 28 Stephanie L. Judy, 52, North Manchester, seatbelt violation. Stephen L. Pierce, 70, Windfall, no operator’s license when required. Eric S. Screeton, 35, North Manchester, seatbelt violation. Kaylene M. Davila, 23, Findlay, Ohio, no proof of financial responsibility. Gavin S. Ream, 16, North Manchester, speeding. Kaden D. Drull, 26, Claypool, no proof of financial responsibility. Elizabeth Jenkins, 19, Sidney, speeding.

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Arrests June 28 Jeremy J. Clarkson, 36, North Manchester, public intoxication. Jeffrey S. Abbott, 38, North Manchester, driving while suspended. Abbott was cited for disregarding a stop sign. Land Transfers

Renee R. and James R. Guy to Kathryn L. Herz, warranty deed. Michele L. Weaver to Michael H. Weaver, quitclaim deed. Robin L. Coble to

Robert E. Collins, warranty deed. Pama L. Keen to Stephan A. Chase and Rebecca A. Glass, warranty deed. Angela J. Hopwood to Isaiah S. Shelton, warranty deed. Michael L. Campbell Jr. to Jonathan A. Stout, warranty deed. Robert J. Lundquist to Renae M. Harrison, warranty deed. Harbour Portfolio VII LP to Orange Reo II LLC, quitclaim deed. Clyde B. Rife to

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Clyde B. and Jennifer D. Rife, quitclaim deed. Sharon Bair to Sharon Bair, Jessica Bair and Jessica Wilkening, quitclaim deed. Town of Lagro to Trent Van Haaften, Beverly Van Haaften and Justin Gillespie, warranty deed. Allen W. and Peggy L. Selleck to Buddy L. and Carla L. Hammond, warranty deed. Yonghong Jiang and Jiang Yonghong to Katherine S. Kilby,

Grissom marks 75th anniversary By The Paper staff

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE — July 1 may just be a date on a calendar, but for historians it marks a significant event – the 75th Anniversary of Bunker Hill Naval Air Station. The Navy opened up the base on July 1, 1942 as a training base for Naval, Marine and Coast Guard aviators. “I remember hearing stories of Sailors lined up and down 31 hitch hiking to Kokomo and Indianapolis on their days off,” said Douglas Hays, 434th Air Refueling Wing public affairs operations chief. The Navy trained hundreds of fighter pilots in a short amount of time, including Ted Williams, a hall of fame baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. Because the base was used to train naval aviators for carrier landings, large octagon pads are still visible from the air in a few communities. The octagon landing pads allowed the students to land no matter the wind direction. “In talking with people throughout the years it was common for the students to crash land in farm fields and even trees,” Hays said. “Sadly many of those folks and their treasured stories are gone.” As the anniversary approaches, Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander spoke about the historical significance of the base. “Think about all the men and women that stood on this ground,” Shaw said. “Hundreds of thousands of Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and Airmen worked and trained here to meet whatever mission

warranty deed. Michael L. and Patrice M. Sposeep to Christopher B. and Sarah E. Lochner, warranty deed. Ken Purdy, Martha E. Purdy and Martha E. Purdy Revocable Trust to Ken Purdy, warranty deed. Anthony L. and Kelly J. DeLaughter to Kyle R. Rowe, quitclaim deed. Robert E. Martin, Dennis K. Martin and Frances A. Martin to Dennis K. Martin, personal representation deed.

Dennis K. Martin, Robert E. Martin and Frances A. Martin to Randy Martin, personal representation deed. Roger T. Fawley to Linda L. Hughes, quitclaim deed. Orley L. and Charlene R. Hawley to Dennis Dials, quitclaim deed. Charles R. Tiede, Karen E. Moffett, Kathryn M. Meyers, Margo L. Tiede, Margo L. White and Julie G. Tiede to Sandra A. Kunkel, warranty deed.

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Gregory D. and Terri S. Music to Joshua A. and Karin R. Tart, warranty deed. Juanita Nieto to NV Housing Grant LLC, quitclaim deed. Richard L. Fields to Frances E. Fields, quitclaim deed. Carol Sue and Richard A. Brothers to Mark L. Brothers, quitclaim deed. Bill Schlemmer to Rhett S. and Emily N. Shepherd, warranty deed. Beth A. Walther to Cynthia J. Bucher and

Cynthia J. Smith, quitclaim deed. Beth A. Walther to Ken L. Bucher, quitclaim deed. Richard K. Miller to R. Todd Miller, quitclaim deed. Permits

Chris and Monica Kuhn, utility shed. Jim Hall, pole building. Scott Hanes, comm. pole building. Glenn Butcher, pavilion.

Police seek info on recent vandalism The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department is investigating the reported criminal mischief to a free standing fertilizer tank near 4627 North, 650 East, Urbana. It is believed that person(s) shot a hole into the tank, releasing its content of approximately 18,000 gallons of nitrogen. If you have knowledge about this crime, Crime Stoppers wants

to hear from you. You could receive up to a

$1000 reward if you have information that

would lead to an arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information on other felony crimes not featured as Crime of the Week, and on the capture of fugitives. Call Wabash County Crime Stoppers at 563-5821 or toll free at 1-866-6650556, and give us your information, not your name.

Astronaut Gus Grissom climbs into his ‘Liberty Bell 7’ spacecraft on July 21, 1961. The Mercury-Redstone 4 rocket successfully launched the Liberty Bell 7 at 7:20 a.m. that morning. This was the second in a series of successful U.S. manned suborbital flights. NASA images

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awaited them.” While the base began with World War II, and closed following the war, it was reopened as Bunker Hill Air Force Base by the Air Force in June, 1954. “The Air Force saw value in this area then, just as it does now,” Shaw said. The base was renamed on May 12, 1968 in honor of Lt. Col. Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, a native of Mitchell, Indiana. Grissom was one of America’s original seven astronauts and was killed during a fire in his Apollo capsule at Cape Kennedy, Florida. “Throughout the years we’ve been a big deal,” Shaw said. “We’ve been part of both the former Tactical Air Command, and famed Strategic Air Command.” The Air Force Reserve became part of the Grissom community in 1971 when the 434th Special Operations Wing and its A-37 Dragonfly aircraft relocated to the base. For the next 23 years Grissom was home to both active and reserve personnel. In 1978, a second Air Force Reserve unit— the 931st Air Refueling Group — joined the scene. At the height of

The Wabash Marketplace First Friday Committee is pleased to announce details on the upcoming First Friday Wabash event. First Friday encourages the community to celebrate in downtown Wabash with this month’s theme “Foodie Friday” from 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 7. First Friday T-shirts and bags will be on sale at many businesses including Visit Wabash County

its operations, the base was home to one active duty and two Air Force Reserve wings, 60 KC-135 Stratotankers and 18 A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft. Due to changes in the Air Force mission, two units (one reserve, one active duty) were deactivated in 1994. In October of that year, Grissom was realigned as an Air Force Reserve Command facility. Today, the host-unit is the 434th Air Refueling Wing. While the Air Force has the largest contingent of personnel at Grissom, it is also home to Army and Marine Corps Reserve personnel. “One thing remains consistent,” Shaw said “No matter the name, whether it be Bunker Hill or Grissom, this base is a valuable asset to the community, and we are proud to be the latest in a long line of warriors to serve our nation here.” Grissom is home to the 434th ARW, the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command, but also three Army Reserve units and a Marine Corps Reserve communications detachment.

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Welcome Center, Bellazo, Marelli’s, Modoc’s Market, and the Eclectic Shoppe. First Friday Wabash is full of many deals, food options, music, and kids’ activities! Specific this month are many food options from local restaurants and food trucks as well. Travel the downtown with the Trolley ride as many stops are on the list! Enjoy each street and musicians, including Market Street Beat, which will be playing in the newly built Charley Creek

Courtyard, Elvis in the Alley behind Pizza King, and the First Friday Afterglow from 8-10:30 featuring D.J. Kyle Metzger and Drinks from Chapman’s. First Friday participants should pick up the month’s guide and travel to each of the featured businesses to find out what their favorite food item is. Once the guide is full, you can drop it off at any of the featured locations. You will then be entered to win one of two First Friday Baskets loaded with so many local

goodies. July’s First Friday featured businesses include: Alley Dog Art Gallery, Bellazo, The Curb, Chapman’s Brewing Company, Charley Creek Inn, Modoc’s Market, Gallery 64, and Pizza King. On top of the fabulous deals and restaurants throughout downtown, the sidewalks will have a variety of food options and musicians as well. Check out First Friday Wabash on Facebook to stay up to date of the event.

Bass & Bucks to host event By The Paper staff Rinehart Targets will host Rinehart R100 Shoot on July 8-9 in Wabash at Bass & Bucks. The event features 100 unique targets including 67 targets from Rinehart’s 3D line ranging from mosquitos to lions and everything in between. There will also be 33 specially made custom targets that one will only see at R100 Shoot events such as life-size giraffes, zebras, ele-

phants and more. The R100 Shoot is open to adults and kids of all ages. Preregister for the event at www.r100.org and save up to $10. Pre-re gistration closes 48 hours prior to event start, however participants can also register onsite beginning Saturday at 7:30 a.m. with the first event taking place at 8 a.m. The event ends on Sunday at 3 p.m. with an award ceremony where shooters have the chance to take home prize gear pack-

ages provided by event sponsors like Matthews, Darton Archery, AAE, Treelimb Quivers, Sword Sights, Vortex and more! Don’t miss some of the fun events including the Milk Jug Shoot and the Super Ten. A novelty shoot, the Sunday Milk Jug Shoot features two one-gallon jugs of water hung from a pulley system. The goal – to empty your jug before everyone else! Only 16 archers compete in this event. Shooters will be

selected at the prequalifier event on Saturday. Since 2003 the Rinehart R100 has been providing archery lovers with an event designed for participants of all levels and ages. The event is focused on family fun and introducing new shooters to the great sport of archery. The annual multi-city event takes place through the Spring and Summer. Last year the events drew more than 9,100 archers.

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NM eviction notice leads to drug arrests By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER—Two North Manchester residents are facing drug charges after being served an eviction notice on Thursday, June 29. Malia N. Holle, 35, and Kimmerly M. England, 27, were charged following an NMPD investigation. According to a press release by NMPD Chief Jim Kirk: At approximately 1:39 p.m., NMPD officers served an eviction notice in the 1200 block of West 4th Street. While officers

were serving the notice, an unidentified person approached them and told the officers three subjects were seen running from the area. Officer Devin Bechtold apprehended the subjects and it was discovered one, Holle, was wanted on warrants out of Grant and Adams counties. The warrants included failure to appear on a disorderly conduct charge and probation violation for a disorderly conduct charge. Holle was also charged with illegal possession of a

syringe. Officers also ap p re h e n d e d England during the investigation. England was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and illegal possession of a syringe. Bechtold was assisted by Chief Jim Kirk, Sgt. Nate Birch, Officer Parker Stouffer and the Wabash County Drug Task Force. In a separate matter, a North Manchester man was arrested on drug charges following an Operation Pull Over traffic stop.

According to the press release provided by Kirk: At approximately 4 p.m., while working Operation Pull Over, Stouffer initiated a traffic stop on William D. Hunt, 42. Hunt was charged for operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. He was also cited for failure to signal, failure to signal within 200 feet, driving left of center, no operator’s license when required and no proof of financial responsibility.

Stop making these 8 common grilling mistakes

Cooking food over an open fire imparts all sorts of flavor. Grilling tends to be quicker, less messy and more convenient than cooking in the kitchen — particularly during the dog days of summer. Outdoor grills are everywhere, including nearly every backyard across the country. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association says $1.47 billion in grill sales were made in 2016. That grills are so commonplace doesn’t mean that everyone grilling is employing the right t e c h n i q u e s . Becoming the ultimate grillmaster involves understanding the subtleties of grilling and avoiding common mistakes so food can look and taste that much better. 1. Not prepping the food: The French culinary term for preparing to cook is “mise en place.” This is especially important when grilling, as cooks must deal with faster cooking times than they would otherwise encounter when cooking meals in the stove. 2. Dirty grill: Make sure the grill is cleaned before and after each use. Grease can quickly build up on a grill,

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leading to flare-ups that can cause foods to char. Frequent cleaning also helps grillmasters avoid a tiresome cleaning process at the start of the season. 3. Forgetting to preheat: Preheating the grill ensures that foods will cook quickly and as evenly as possible. Otherwise, meats can lose moisture and even stick to cooler grates. Reader’s Digest suggests preheating to between 350 F and 450 F depending on the food. 4. Overreliance on lighter fluid: The chemical taste of lighter fluid can transfer to foods even when the fluid is used sparingly. Consider using a chimney starter when grilling with charcoal. And avoid

repeated pyrotechnics with fluid, or worse, gasoline. 5. Too much direct heat: Food should not char on the outside before the inside has a chance to cook. A two-zone fire, according to food experts at Serious Eats, enables grillmasters to cook over high heat to sear and then move the food to a lower temperature to continue to cook evenly. 6. Playing with food: Grilling does not require much intervention. Repeatedly flipping and squeezing meat and poultry can cause flavorful juices to leak out. Then you’re left with dried-out food. Resist any urges to prod and poke food. And minimize how many times you lift the grill cover to take a

peek, as that can cause temperatures to fluctuate. Use a thermometer to determine when food is done. And don’t forget that meat will still cook a bit after it’s taken off the grill. 7. Improper seasoning: Basting food with sugar-laden sauces and marinades too early can cause flare-ups and burning. Quick rubs can help lock in flavor, and then reserve the sauce for the last few minutes of grilling, says cookbook author Dave Martin. 8. Digging in too soon: Give meats a chance to rest for between five and 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute through the food. This improves flavor and tenderness.

For many homeowners, summer is all about staying cool. But that comfort comes with a hefty price tag. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, air conditioners cost homeowners more than $29 billion a year in energy costs. While that’s often money well spent, there are ways to stay cool this summer while simultaneously limiting energy consumption. Air conditioners are a necessity in areas where temperatures rise to uncomfortable and often unhealthy levels in the summertime. But employing air conditioners is not the only way for homeowners to keep their homes cool during the dog days of summer. • Embrace strategic landscaping. The landscaping outside of a home can contribute to cooler climates inside the home. Deciduous trees shed their leaves annually, and when planted on the western and southern sides of a home, these trees can block the sun from entering the home during the hottest times of day, reducing the need to lower the thermostat on air condi-

tioners. Of course, when these trees shed their leaves in late fall, sunlight can then make its way into the home, potentially reducing heating costs. • Maintain air conditioners. Air conditioners contain air filters that, over time, can wear down and become dirty. The DOE notes that the relatively simple task of replacing and cleaning these air filters can reduce air conditioners’ energy consumption by as much as 15 percent. If the unit does not respond after routine filter maintenance, the DOE (energy.gov) lists issues with refrigerant, thermostat sensors and drainage as some common air conditioner p r o b l e m s . Homeowners who suspect these issues can contact certified professionals to inspect their units and perform any necessary repairs. • Install ceiling fans. Cool people in a given room by installing ceiling fans in areas of the home that might be warm but not too hot during the summertime. Modern ceiling fans with the ENERGY STAR® logo can be as much as 75 percent more efficient than older

models, and ceiling fans typically consume far less energy than air conditioners. Install fans that can rotate forward and in reverse, as the direction the fan is rotating can actually heat or cool a room. Consult the owner’s manual to determine which direction fans should be rotating in on hot and cold days. • Draw the blinds or close the drapes on especially hot days. Drawing blinds and closing drapes can keep the sun out of the home, lowering temperatures inside as a result. While many homeowners understandably do not want their homes to be dark all day long, on especially hot days when the summer is bearing down, drawing the blinds or closing the drapes can have a substantial impact on comfort levels inside the home. Air conditioners help to keep homes cool on hot summer days and nights. But homeowners who want to stay cool while cutting their energy costs can try various alternatives to air conditioners when the temperatures allow.

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An ongoing look at Wabash County 4-H 10-year members

Kameron Cole

Colt Shepler

School: Northfield Parents: Gina Cole

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Kandra Stout

School: Southwood &

Future Plans: Attend the University of Indianapolis for a degree in Actuarial Science 4-H Club: Ribbon Reapers

Parents: Corey Jamie Shepler

School: Northfield &

Future Plans: Attend Ivy Tech Community College in Kokomo 4-H Club: Crimson Clovers

4-H Projects: Swine

4-H Projects: Crops, Goats

4-H Grows Self Discipline:

4-H Grows Teamwork:

In the 4-H swine project, Kameron grew self-discipline. Every day, he took care of his pigs by himself; walking, feeding, and monitoring their nutrtion so that they would do well at fair time. “One year, I had a Hamp Barrow that I worked harder with than any other pig. That self-discipline and extra work enabled me to be really successful with that pig in the showmanship class at the Indiana State Fair.” Kameron stated that not everyone in 4-H is involved in livestock but believes that drive and self-discipline are required of all 4-H members no matter what projects you take. All 4-H members have to show self-discipline to get their project finished and meet paperwork deadlines. As he looks toward his future in actuarial science, Kameron could see how life skills learned in 4-H will help him to be successful. “I have learned the self-discipline needed to get work done on time and to be successful in the future.”

While some view 4-H as an activity where 4-H members complete projects and compete individually, Colt recognized that teamwork was a skill oftened practiced throughout his 10 years in 4-H. “Friends and neighbors work together to haul our livestock on one trailer to the fair requiring us to work as a team and to communicate with each other to get animals where they needed to be on time.” Teamwork, punctuality, and communication are all skills grown in 4-H that Colt believes will make him a better employee. As he looks to the future, Colt found that 4-H also helped him learn about his interests. “As I took projects over the years, I learned about what I liked and disliked. I was able to stay involved in 4-H by changing projects as my interests change. Early on, I took a lot of animal projects, but as I learned that my interests were more in crop production, I changed projects and even had perfect attendance at the 2017 Purdue Extension’s Adult Farmer classes where Wabash County farmers learn as a team.”

Parents: Ryan Diane Stout

Future Plans: Attend the Salon Professionals Academy in Kokomo to study Cosmetology & Esthetics 4-H Club: Chippewa Challengers 4-H Projects: Swine, Goats 4-H Grows Teamwork: “4-H grows teamwork, not just for the member, but for the c o m m u n i t y. ” Throughout her 10 years in 4-H, Kandra noticed the teamwork required of the entire community to make 4-H successful. It takes volunteers, leaders, donors, leaders, and 4-H members to make the 4-H fair come together. “Families also grow together because of the teamwork required in 4-H. We work together to take care of animals and complete projects. As a 4H family, we work hard together, push each other, celebrate wins together, and help each other work through the bad times too.” Kandra has also been involved in the 4-H Queen Contest. Even in the pageant where members are competing against each other, teamwork is required to learn a dance, participate in parades, and to carry out tasks as a group. “Miss Congeniality is often someone who shows great teamwork and ability to work well with others.”

ARC director retires after 41 years with organization ...continued from page 17 “He offered me the job the second day,” she said. “I called my adviser at the college. I called my mom. I called a friend. What am I going to do? I wasn’t sure I could handle this.” But her concern was for naught. “Within a couple of weeks I had fallen in love with these people,” she said. Though the number of clients have grown, as have the number of programs offered, that love remains among the clients and Hoffman. “We sent letters to the families and staff explaining I was leaving,” she said. “The next they were all saying, ‘Nancy, you’re retiring? What are you going to do?’” Many, she said, were relieved when they learned that while she is retiring, she is staying on board for a year, serving as a consultant to help the new Executive Director Linda Johnson transition into the post.

“I will do most of the work from home, so I’m not in the new director’s hair,” she joked. While busy working on her transition from executive director to consultant, Hoffman had little time to think about her retirement. “It wasn’t until about three weeks ago that it hit me,” she said. “I was telling someone a story, and I got all teary. I’ve been here two-thirds of my life. I grew up here. It just boggles my mind.” Hoffman is quick to note that her time at ARC has been just as, if not more, beneficial for her than for the clients with whom she worked. “I think the people in our program, the people I have been with all these years, have done more for me than I could have ever hoped to do for them. “Just the fact that I’m a constant in their lives makes them happy. I think (taking

Nancy Hoffman, ARC of Wabash County executive director, receives a proclamation from Bev Vanderpool, Mayor Scott Long’s executive assistant. The paper declares Thursday, June 29, as Nancy Hoffman Day in the City of Wabash. Photo by Joseph Slacian the job) was a God thing, I really do. Otherwise I would never have come for an interview.” Hoffman was honored on June 29 during a reception at ARC. During the event, Mayor Scott Long’s executive assistant Bev Vanderpool read a proclamation making the day “Nancy Hoffman Day” in the

City of Wabash. Hoffman also was presented with a “Circle of Corydon” award sent from the office of Gov. Eric Holcomb. “I’m blown away,” Hoffman said after receiving the honors. And, as for second thoughts about retiring … “I’m having lots of second thoughts, thank you. But it’s been a good ride.”

Pins for Pencils fundraiser to benefit The Access By The Paper staff The Access Youth

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person per game, which this includes shoe rental. Of the $3, $2 will go toward The Access, $1 from Cannonball Lanes and a match from Modoc’s Market. Brodbeck Seeds, Dawes and Pugh, and Eads & Son Bulldozing are the high score sponsors. “We have room for more,” Access Executive Director Liz Hobbs said. High score sponsors give $1 pin from the high score of the day to purchase supplies and backpacks. Last year’s high score was 190. If anyone would like to help sponsor Sunday’s event, please call the Access Youth Center 563-2070. “We are so thankful for the continued support of the community in our efforts to provide 500 backpacks and a basic list of supplies for area students,” Hobbs said. “There are no grants written to support this program, it is truly neighbor helping neighbor.” School supplies will be distributed on Thursday Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. and Friday Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. at The Access Youth Center, 74 W Canal Street.

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Community Foundation to host grant writing workshop By The Paper staff The Community Foundation of Wabash County awards Good Deeds grants bi-annually to support local nonprofits that meet the urgent need of county citizens or provide opportunities for people with minimal resources. In July, the Foundation will be hosting free workshops aimed to help applicants write effective grant proposals that are compatible with the grant making efforts of the C o m m u n i t y Foundation. The workshop will focus on budget proposal assistance, data collection to assess impact, and general grant writing advice. County organization board members, grant writers, and staff are encourage to attend any of the following workshops: In North Manchester at the Strauss Peabody Aquatic & Fitness Center, it will be

Wednesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. and Thursday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. In Wabash at the Honeywell Center, it will be Wednesday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m., and Thursday, July 27, at 2 p.m. In the previous grant cycle, awarded in April 2017, 16 organizations were awarded grants for projects in education, the arts, food insecurity, leadership training, and support for youth. American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana received funding to provide shelter, food, emotional support, health services, and relief supplies for Wabash County residents impacted by disasters. Arc of Wabash County received grant support for new technology that will enhance employee productivity and ability to provide services to its consumers. Foundation for Art and Music in Education (FAME) used grant funds to support the 2017

Wabash FAME Festival, which took place on April 22. This year’s theme was Destination China. H o n e y w e l l Foundation will use grant funds to support the promotion and advertising of the 2017 ArtsFest, which will be held August 35. H o n e y w e l l Foundation received funding for the Visual and Performing Arts Summer Art & Theater Program (VPA). The Summer Art Program allows students in grades 912 the opportunity to enhance their vocal skills. The Summer Theatre Program is available to students in grades 1-12, with performances taking place June 22-23. Hoosier Shakes, Inc. was awarded grant money to support performances of Romeo and Juliet and Much Ado about Nothing, which will take place in August as part of the ArtsFest. LIFE Center will use grant funds to

develop the Earn While You Learn (EWYL) program, which will help clients with basic life skills such as basic money management, job searching, applying for jobs, etc. Living Well in Wabash County received funding to improve how the C o m m u n i t y Cupboard Pantry serves the public, as well as procuring food in their fight against hunger insecurity in Wabash County. Southwood Jr./Sr. High School was provided assistance to offset the cost for students attending the trip to Washington D.C. Stockdale Mill Foundation received a grant to replace the roof of the Stockdale Mill. Wabash County 4H Council will use grant funds to support the Power of Produce (POP) Program, which provides an opportunity for kids age 3-12 to engage in the local food system at the

North Manchester Farmers Market. Wabash Area Community Theater will use grant funds for its production of “Addams Family, The Musical” at the Ford Theatre September 22-24. Wabash County Farm Bureau received a grant to purchase eight market hogs to provide meat to the seven food pantries/soup kitchens in Wabash County. Wabash County YMCA’s grant will support the Hands-On STEAM Project, a collaboration between the Summer Program of Awesome Reading for Kids (SPARK) and Heartland Career Center. Students will learn through handson engaging activities that focus on the components of STEAM; Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Wabash Friends Counseling Center will use grant money to obtain a non-profit financial and business consultant to

Stellar projects making progress By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash City Council members received an update on the city’s Stellar Community Grant projects when they met on Monday, June 26. Rachel Swanson, of A m e r i c a n Structurepoint, updated the council on the various projects part of the Stellar program. For example, exterior work on the Rock City Lofts should be done sometime in July, she told Council, while bids for the work on the 13-15 corridor should be let sometime later this year. “Work on the (Rock City Lofts) store front is about to begin and should take about 10 to 12 weeks,” Swanson said. “The interior framing is mostly complete and drywall is in on the second and third floor. Flooring is starting to be refinished on the upper floors.” The owner occupied house renovation project is getting ready to enter its second phase, she contin-

ued, while the Inclusive Park is still in the midst of raising funds. Bids on that project could be let later this year. The second phase for the owner occupied project has 16 applicants. The Eagles Theatre project is in the final design stage, Swanson told Council, reporting on that project. “They’re anticipating construction bidding in July of this year,” she said. “There’s one more public hearing to be held in relation to the ( C o m m u n i t y Development Block Grant) funds, and that’s being held on July 19 at the Honeywell Center. “They are pursing the façade program as well.” The project is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2018. “Bids will happen in July,” she said. “Construction will happen in the fall. Everything closed out by the end of 2018.” The Stellar Project is different than the larger renovation project the Honeywell Foundation is conducting.

The Stellar project includes work on the first and fourth floors of the Eagles Theatre, as well as work on the heating and air conditioning, preserving the outside of the building, installation of a fire sprinkler system, upgrades to the

electrical service and work on the building’s elevator and stairways. The other renovation project seeks to restore the theatre. It calls for a second movie screen, expanded lobby, enhanced backstage area to

allow for more live events, a restored fourth floor ballroom, and a partnership with Heartland Career Center that will launch a new multimedia arts program for regional students.

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Emmanuel officials announce various honors Article provided Officials at Emmanuel Christian School have announced the perfect attendance and honor rolls for the fourth nine weeks of the 2016-17 school year, as well as the second semester and yearly honors. Fourth Quarter Perfect Attendance First Grade: Trentyn Daniels, Jaxson Kelley, Emma Smelser; Fifth Grade: Erin Daniel; Sixth Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema; Seventh Grade: Raelyn Coyne; Ninth Grade: Ellie Daniel. All A Honor Roll First Grade: Trentyn Daniels, Jaxson Kelley, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser; Second Grade: Clay Christopher, Carter Hull, Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher; Third Grade: Levi Smelser; Fourth Grade: Zaney McKnight, Dylan

Stensland; Fifth Grade: Erin Daniel; Sixth Grade: Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema. A & B Honor Roll First Grade: Jacob Carver, Anniston Cooper, Saxon Gray; Second Grade: Jacob Necessary; Third Grade: Jade Christopher, Jessica Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope; Fourth Grade: Isabella Knote; Fifth Grade: Haley Miller, Aaron Necessary; Sixth Grade: Zoey McKnight, Isaac Smelser. Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List Seventh Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller; Eighth Grade: Hanna Napier, Sophie Trusty; Ninth Grade: Ellie Daniel, Jack Niccum, Preston Ritzema, Jaeden Younce; Tenth Grade: Caleb Fairchild, Yazmin Louck, Emily Miller, Ruth Niccum; Eleventh Grade: Davis Coyne, Jonathan Napier; Twelfth Grade:

Kennedy Rife. Jr./Sr. High Honor Roll Seventh Grade: Brogan Templin; Eighth Grade: Jaxton Coyne, Renee Lane; Ninth Grade: James Frank, Jasmine Spencer; Tenth Grade: Levi Hinds; Eleventh Grade: Jake Clevinger, Jocelynn Samuel, Ariston Trusty. Second Semester Perfect Attendance: First Grade: Trentyn Daniels, Seventh Grade: Raelyn Coyne; Ninth Grade: Ellie Daniel. All A Honor Roll: First Grade: Trentyn Daniels, Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser; Second Grade: Clay Christopher, Carter Hull, Zion McKnight, Brenen Swisher; Fourth Grade: Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland; Fifth Grade: Erin Daniel; Sixth Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema. A & B Honor Roll: First Grade: Jacob

Carver, Anniston Cooper, Jaxson Kelley; Second Grade: Jacob Necessary; Third Grade: Jade Christopher, Jessica Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser; Fourth Grade: Isabella Knote; Fifth Grade: Haley Miller, Aaron Necessary; Sixth Grade: Isaac Smelser. Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: Seventh Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller; Eighth Grade: Hanna Napier, Sophie Trusty; Ninth Grade: Ellie Daniel, Jack Niccum, Preston Ritzema, Jaeden Younce; Tenth Grade: Caleb Fairchild, Yazmin Louck, Emily Miller, Ruth Niccum; Eleventh Grade: Davis Coyne, Jonathan Napier; Twelfth Grade: Kennedy Rife. Jr./Sr. High Honor Roll: Seventh Grade: Brogan Templin; Eighth Grade: Jaxton Coyne, Renee Lane; Ninth

Grade: James Frank, Jasmine Spencer; Tenth Grade: Levi Hinds; Eleventh Grade: Jake Clevinger, Jocelynn Samuel, Ariston Trusty. Yearly Honors Perfect Attendance: First Grade: Trentyn Daniels, Seventh Grade: Raelyn Coyne; Ninth Grade: Ellie Daniel. All A Honor Roll: First Grade: Alison Niccum, Emma Smelser; Second Grade: Clay Christopher, Carter Hull, Zion McKnight, Jacob Necessary, Brenen Swisher; Fourth Grade: Zaney McKnight, Dylan Stensland; Fifth Grade: Erin Daniel; Sixth Grade: Zoey McKnight, Japheth Niccum, Paige Ritzema. A & B Honor Roll: First Grade: Jacob Carver, Anniston Cooper, Trentyn Daniels, Jaxson Kelley; Third Grade: Jade Christopher, Jessica Kirtlan, Lindsey Pope, Levi Smelser; Fourth

Grade: Isabella Knote; Fifth Grade: Haley Miller, Aaron Necessary; Sixth Grade: Isaac Smelser. Jr./Sr. High Principal’s List: Seventh Grade: Raelyn Coyne, Riley Miller; Eighth Grade: Hanna Napier, Sophie Trusty; Ninth Grade: Ellie Daniel, Jack Niccum, Preston Ritzema, Jaeden Younce; Tenth Grade: Caleb Fairchild, Yazmin

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Parkview earns honor for nursing excellence By The Paper staff

FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health’s hospitals have joined the ranks of the nation’s most elite by achieving Magnet recognition across the region. Magnet designation is granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program, which ensures that rigorous standards for nursing excellence are met. “Achieving Magnet recognition reinforces the culture of excellence that is the hallmark of our mission in northeast Indiana,” said Mike Packnett, president and CEO, Parkview Health. “It is objective proof of our commitment to provide the very best patient-centered care. This is a direct reflection of not only Parkview’s amazing nurses, but our physicians and the 11,000 other co-workers, from all hospitals and facilities, who put the patient first every day.” To achieve Magnet recognition, organi-

zations must pass a rigorous and lengthy review process that demands widespread participation from care providers and co-workers at each hospital. The process includes an electronic application, written patient care documentation, on-site visits to each hospital and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition. Of the more than 6,300 hospitals in the United States, only 467 – or 7 percent –

have achieved Magnet recognition. Parkview’s seven hospitals are among only 14 others in the state of Indiana. “Magnet recognition offers our community a distinguished standard for measuring quality of care,” said Judy Boerger, chief nursing executive, Parkview Health. “At Parkview, we don’t just talk about compassionate and expert care, we define it through

every interaction. We empower our nursing teams to do what is best for patients, we inspire one another to grow personally and professionally, and – most importantly – we put patients and their families at the center of everything we do.” The Magnet Recognition Program was established in 1993. Designation is valid for four years, after which recipients must undergo a renewal process.

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Neighbours announces final honor roll of ’2016-2017 Article provided Officials at O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School announced the A-B honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2016-17 school year. 2nd Grade: LilyAnn Abshire, Cayden Amburgey, Talan Baker, Olivia B a u g h m a n , Makenna Bechtold, Braxten Beeks, Aliyah Billingsley, Luke Blossom, Randy Boring, Leona Burns, Andi Conliff, Chloe Cooper, Kelsey Cooper, Keeshia Dacuba, Braelyn Eis, Kierstin Fager, Mia Fairchild, Neveah Fairchild, Haylee Figert, Kinzie Flack, Jasmin Garcia, Levi Gentry, Violet George, Lisa Greene, Brooklyn Gressley, Ayden Haneline, Sally Harrell, Shailynn Harrison, Olivia Heckman, Javier Hernandez, Rinka Higuera, Benjamin Hipskind, Owen Honeycutt, Chase King, Madalyn Lynn, Brianna Martin, Jaxon McCollum, Brayden McKenzie, Max McQuiston,

Haiden McWhirt, Jarrett McWhirt, Emily Melton, Alyana Mettler, Quentin Mitchell, Vander Mullen, Aiden Murray, Quinn Myers, Allison Nelson, Olivia Nelson, Kiera Newsome, CayleeAnn Noland, Jess Norris, Leeah Palmer, Philip Palmer, Colin Patton, Kenzey Rowe, Oliver Sapusek, Carson Schuler, Clayton Shepler, Hunter Simpson, Ramjot Singh, Abigail Spradling, Leona Stapleton, Grace Starr, Thomas Tracy, Brayden Trudeau, Averie Turner, Emma VanCamp, Evelyn Walden, Keisha Wilcox, Kaylea Woodcock 3rd Grade: Justyce Amburgey, Karlee Bearman, Kevin Bice, Ava Bishir, Bryleigh Boggs, Brianna Brooks, Cole Brooks, Maxwell Carpenter, Isaiah Cordes, Caridee Cowan, Kalli Davis, Kieran Dunlap, Brayson Eckman, Brylee Fagan, Kendall France, Wesley France, Sabrina

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Indiana birth, death records available online From the ISDH INDIANAPOLIS -The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) has unveiled a new data portal that Hoosiers can use to review county- and state-level birth and death data from 20112015. The portal incorporates information

from written natality and mortality reports into an interactive dashboard that allows visitors to examine five-year live birth counts, fertility rates, birth outcomes and causes of death by county of residence, age group, gender and race and ethnicity. The portal also includes an infant mortality dash-

board that shows the number and rate of children who died before their first birthday by county of residence and race and ethnicity. “Reducing Indiana’s infant mortality rate is a top priority of the state health department, but we can’t do it alone,” said State Health Commissioner

Jerome M. Adams, M.D., M.P.H. “Making this data more easily accessible to our local health departments and community leaders will help inform our conversations and bring more people together to help in this fight.” The portal is available at http://www.in.gov/isd

h/27465.htm. Birth outcome data include percentages of women who received prenatal care in the first trimester, those who were breastfeeding when they were discharged from a birthing facility, those who smoked during pregnancy and those who delivered babies with low birthweights.

All of these factors have been shown to impact Indiana’s infant mortality rate. The mortality dashboard lists rates of deaths from 39 selected causes included in the National Vital Statistics Report. They include cancers, HIV, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, sui-

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HELP WANTED AUTOMOBILE LUBE TECHNICIAN Shepherd’s Chevrolet in North Manchester is currently accepting applications for an experienced automobile lube technician to join our team in our new state of the art service facility.

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574-453-8978 Email: grammah7@hotmail.com STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: KAESYN BENJAMIN GUZMAN Petitioner.

) IN THE Wabash CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) CASE NO. 85C01-1706-MI-410 ) ) ) ) ) )

NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Miranda Nashell Coots, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Kaesyn Benjamin Guzman to Kaesyn Benjamin Coots. The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Wabash Circuit Court on Aug. 4, 2017, at 1:00 o’clock p.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date. The parties shall report to Wabash Circuit Court, 49 W. Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992. 6/16/17 Date Distribution: Miranda Nashell Coots 205 Walnut St. Wabash, IN 46992 260-571-7973

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Dead fish appear at Kosciusko County lakes

From the DNR A recent rash of fish kills in several Kosciusko County lakes has residents and anglers looking for possible causes. In most cases, DNR biologists say the causes are unknown, but the fish kills will not affect the overall health of fish populations or the quality of fishing. Dead common carp were reported to the DNR at the Barbee lakes, Hoffman,

Ridinger, Robinson and Winona lakes and Lake Wawasee. Other species died at Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake, including adult white bass, bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass and bullhead catfish. Fish kills in the spring are fairly common, especially when bad weather during spawning season degrades habitat conditions, according to Jed Pearson, DNR fisheries biologist. The cause of

death could involve multiple factors, but identifying them is difficult. “Unless we get our hands on fish in the actual process of dying, it is virtually impossible to identify the cause due to decomposition,” Pearson said. “Unfortunately most fish kills are not reported until they bloat and float to the surface. By then it’s too late.” Pearson speculated that most carp deaths were caused by a viral

pathogen specific to the species. And at two lakes, some carp appeared to have been harvested by recreational anglers, but not disposed of properly. The fish kills are Lake Wawasee and Syracuse Lake are more complicated because of the various species, sizes and locations of dead fish. “When a single species starts to die that’s usually a sign of spawning stress, disease, or a combination of the two,” Pearson

said. “That’s what most likely killed the large adult white bass which were the bulk of the fish killed at Wawasee.” When multiple species of fish are killed, that usually signals some type of environmental factor or contaminant, Pearson said. Improper and illegal application of herbicides can trigger fish kills in isolated areas or cause oxygen levels to drop as treated plants decay. And of course dead fish killed

in one location may float to a different location, complicating efforts to track down a cause of death. Pearson added that anglers who catch fish and decide later not to keep them sometimes release them back into the lake in a stressed condition. This too can add to the number of fish that die from natural causes and create the illusion of a fish kill. There’s no strong evidence pointing to any one cause at

Wawasee and Syracuse, but residents and anglers should not see a noticeable decline in the quality of fishing based on the numbers of dead fish observed. Anyone observing a fish kill or numerous stressed or struggling fish should immediately notify the district f i s h e r i e s biologist with information including the location, number and type of fish affected, and any information about the water.

Honoring Our Heroes planned July 22 By The Paper staff

Authorized Drop Off Center • UPS • FedEx • USPS 1351 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN • 260-563-8797 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun. 12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Triple LLL Truck Repair, Inc. of Wabash, and American Huey 369, of Peru, are partnering to host a special event recognizing veterans and active duty personnel on July 22, 2017. The event, Honoring Our Heroes, will take place 2 miles north of Wabash, Indiana at

Triple LLL Truck Repair on State Road 15. The event, Honoring Our Heroes, will take place 2 miles north of Wabash, Indiana at Triple LLL Truck Repair on State Road 15. Veterans and active duty personnel interested in taking a membership flight should be at Triple LLL to reg-

ister for a drawing between 10 and 11 a.m. Two helicopters, American Huey’s 369 and 803 / Warrior 11 will land at 10 AM. Membership flights will be available to all patriots beginning at noon. Food vendors and children’s events will be available all day. A silent auction and gun raffle will be occurring

the day of the event. Both Jerry Lindquist’s Master Modeler Display Traveling Museum and vehicles from the Indiana Military Preservation Association will be on display. Triple LLL owner Ryan Long said he strives to show continued respect of and support for the service members who have

protected our country past and present. “I hope to provide a place for all of us to show our respect and the thanks that they deserve,” he said. In addition, officials from the Wabash County Veteran’s Service Office will be on hand to provide assistance to veterans and their families.

Three northern lakes experiencing a reduction in aquatic invasive plants From the DNR Three Kosciusko County lakes are experiencing a reduction in invasive Eurasian watermilfoil this spring. Center, Big Chapman and Webster lakes have had recurring problems with Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in past years. EWM is present in most Indiana lakes. It

often grows so densely that it creates a nuisance for boating and fishing. It also can outcompete more desirable native aquatic plant species. In 2015, EWM occupied 38 percent of the surface area at Center Lake. This spring, EWM occupies only 4 percent of surface area. Biologists have observed similar

declines at Webster and Big Chapman lakes. All three lakes have received selective aquatic herbicide treatments the last few seasons designed to control EWM. Funding for treatments was provided by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Lake and River Enhancement Program (LARE) in combination with the

local lake associations. DNR biologists believe the treatments explain the reductions, at least partially. “We have observed what we would consider more typical plant growth at other northern Indiana lakes this season,” LARE aquatic biologist Rod Edgell said. “So, our observations at Big Chapman, Center and Webster lead us to believe that the treatments are helping.” Visual inspections this spring also indicated good coverage of native plants, which is the ultimate goal of aquatic invasive plant control. EWM can grow later in the season, so biologists are continuing to monitor the lakes. All three lakes received EWM treatments in May. Vegetation surveys are planned for July and August to fully evaluate the treatments. “Aquatic herbicide treatments often receive too much criticism and at times too much credit,” Edgell said. “Mother nature plays a larger role than most give her credit, but we will continue assisting when we can.”