The Paper of Wabash County - March 8, 2017, Issue

Vol. 39, No. 52

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Trail foes seek work stoppage

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Opponents of the Wabash River Trail asked Wabash County Commissioners to temporarily stop work on the trail.

Glenn and Sheila Butcher, owners of Bass and Bucks, addressed questions and concerns with the three-member panel on Monday morning, March 6, that were raised by landowners at two separate meetings in February and again on Thursday, March 2.

More than 35 people, the majority of whom were against the project, filled the Commissioners chamber and spilled out into the hallway. They listened as the Butchers and others discussed their concerns.

“I would like the commissioners to consider a stop order on this trail to

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go out into the county until they have the proper permits, studies and detailed plans backed in writing at your guys’ approval so it is safe for our county,” Butcher told commissioners.

Mrs. Butcher added they believe the work is in violation of a county ordinance and that, under the ordinance,

commissioners are able to issue the order.

Butcher also noted that he has approached the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that work is being done in flood plains, and that the two groups are investigating the matter.

“It’s just like any government office,” he said. “They have to look into things before they speak. They are aware of it.

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Last beam put in place at new hospital

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Several hundred people gathered Wednesday morning, March 1, at the site of the new Parkview Wabash Hospital to watch the facility’s final steel beam to be put in place.

Unfortunately, high winds that day prevented the beam from being put in place.

However, it didn’t stop the celebration, as several representatives from Parkview, Wabash and North Manchester addressed those gathered inside white event tents.

“Many of you were here with us eight months ago,” Parkview Health President and CEO Mike Packnett told those gathered.

“Eight months ago we broke ground. It’s great to see the progress. I can’t wait until June of next year. We’re going to have a great time out here to celebrate the opening.”

Ground was broken for the new facility in June 2016, and work at the site began in earnest in August.

Celebrating the raising of the final beam, Packnett said,

“gives us a chance to pause and think about what this building is all about, what it will mean to the community. As you imagine what this hospital will do over the next 50 years or more (and) the thousands of people that this building will touch.”

It also will help to recruit new physicians, he continued.

“And one of the things I think will be really beneficial will be to keep more people in the county,” he said. “We want as many people receive care and stay in the county as much as possible.”

The two-story, 80,000 square foot facility, located at 1800 N. Wabash St. off U.S. 24, will create approximately 14 new jobs in Wabash. The hospital campus will also include a 31,000 square foot medical office building that will be home to Parkview Physicians Group.

Parkview Health Board Chair David Haist credited Packnett for having the vision and foresight to create the new hospital in Wabash.

“This is a very, very special day for all of us,” Haist, a Wabash County native, said.

“We certainly saw it at ground-

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Dr. Eric Reichenbach joins others in signing their names to the last steel beam to be placed atop the new Parkview Wabash Hospital.

Photo by Joseph Slacian breaking, and I think we see it even more in the short period of time since it happened. It all goes a long way to strengthen the importance of bold leadership.

“I think that’s what you’re seeing from Parkview and

Parkview Wabash today.”

Parkview, he continued, is the right leader when it comes to adapting to the needs of Wabash County.

“It’s our job to be sure that Wabash County and Wabash (continued on page 4)

The Wabash County Council will consider leaving the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) at its March meeting following a councilman’s proposal.

Councilmember Matt Dillon broached the topic at the council’s Monday meeting, Feb. 27, originally suggesting a motion to immediately repeal the resolution that conjoined the county to the regional authority.

Dillon was one of three councilmen to originally oppose joining the group in May 2015.

Councilman Kyle Bowman and then-member Claude Markstahler also voted against the motion at the time.

However, with the new council in place, Dillon said it’d be appropriate to revisit the action.

“There’s been some discussions here lately on funding for trails, jails and things of that nature coming from the Regional Development Authority,” Dillon said. “There’s also been news reports coming out to where there’s been misuse of funds coming out of Fort Wayne, of $1.8 million missing. … I’m a little bit concerned right with what’s happening out (continued on page 3)

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Sheila and Glenn Butcher (foreground) speak to a group of landowners against a proposed Wabash River Trail. Photos provided

Trail foes seek work stoppage ...continued from the front page it.”

Mrs. Butcher said the couple wanted to make sure that commissioners were aware of the various investigations “so that when this comes

down, you guys aren’t unaware of what’s happening in your county and in your district.”

County Attorney Steve Downs explained the process in which commissioners could consider a stop-work order.

“The commissioner could consider a stopwork order when they get a written report from the flood plan administrator, which is the plan commissioner,” he said.

“They don’t have any power under the ordinance to consider a stop-work order at this point, and would not, until they have a written report from (Mike) Howard that the trail is being constructed in violation of the ordinance.

“If and when they get that, then the would consider that.”

Much as it was at the Thursday night meeting at Bass and Bucks, the concerns dealt with such things as: • Landowners’ rights • Safety along the proposed 33-mile trail • The possible use of eminent domain to acquire land • The impact of a trail to property values and property taxes • The impact on wildlife and the environment • If the proper permits were received for the work done so far in Lagro Commissioner Barry Eppley said the list of concerns were indeed valid, and wondered what the

reaction of trail committee was when the list was presented to them.

Butcher said he has not had a formal meeting with trail committee members, but had a brief conversation with two representatives following a recent Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety meeting.

“We wanted to make sure we had all of our questions from all of our fellow neighbors put together,” he said. “If they want to sit down, we’re willing to sit down with them and make everyone happy with an alternative route that’s a safe route and not run our eagles off and destroy our beautiful wildlife.”

Following the Butchers’ presentation, several audience members spoke on the matter.

Of those speaking, only one, Lagro resident Ted Christman, spoke in favor of the project.

Christman has agreed to let the section of the trail from Lagro to Wabash cut through his property.

He said he has been receiving criticism on social media for his decision, which he said was unfair since the use of his land was solely his concern.

He also addressed a concern Butcher broached about if compensation for landowners will be fair for all involved.

“As far as compensation, I feel that’s between me and the

c o m m i t t e e , ” Christman said. “It’s nobody else’s business what we discussed. Yes, it’s up to the committee to be fair with everybody, I’ll grant you that. But I’m getting tired of being bashed on Facebook and on the radio by a neighbor.

“I respect her decision on what they do with her property; she can respect mine.”

The neighbor in question, Lena Gray, later told Christman that she wasn’t the one criticizing him on social media and if he received that impression, she was sorry.

She said the families have been good neighbors for more than 60 years, and hoped to continue being such.

She said she just wishes that the trail – which comes close to her driveway and front yard – was further away from her property.

Mike Shoemaker, a resident of Hill Street in Wabash County, was against the trail.

“We don’t have curbs or sidewalks, but you’re going to put in a bike trail in our neighborhood and bring in the unwanted people that don’t go down in that area, but not you’re going to bring them there,” he said. “Are we going to be safe from the crime, the littering, the drugs?

We don’t need it.

You’ve never been concerned about us down there, and now you’re going to bring a bike trail through (continued on page 3)

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Trail foes seek work stoppage there and make us liable for this bullcrap.

“It’s unnecessary.

This whole thing is unnecessary.”

He suggested improving existing parks instead of creating the trail.

“It’s useless,” he said. “Twenty years from now no one is even going to use it.”

An emotional Lori Siders told commissioners that she purchased her land along the river so she and her grandchildren could have a place to play. She also said that in light of the Delphi tragedy, she is concerned for the safety of her daughter.

“You want anybody to come on my ground,” she said.

“This is where I want to play with my

grandkids. You want a trail on your ground, then you go put it on your ground. Leave mine alone.”

She also said property values will drop once the trail goes through “because nobody’s going to want to buy it once the trail goes through here.”

River Trail treasurer Justin Gillespie was the lone trail representative at the meeting.

While he didn’t speak publicly, he told The Paper of Wabash County that several good points were brought up during the discussion. He also reiterated that, in spite of Lagro ClerkTreasurer Kristi Bone saying there was a plan for the trail, there isn’t a formal

plan in place.

“Obviously there’s a plan for the city limits of Lagro,” he said.

“We approached the Lagro Town Board with that.

“As far as between Lagro and Wabash, right now, we haven’t started construction in the county areas, and that’s why things are flagged out, so we can talk to property owners and come up with an official plan.”

As for the western portion of the county, he said, “Again, we are doing this in phases and we really don’t have a good plan for the west side of the county. We haven’t focused yet in that area.

“There are several ways we would like to go, or thought we could go. But, again,

it’s all involvement with ownership and what works best for their property and if they’ll allow us to go on their property.”

As for the eminent domain, he again stated that the committee has no interest in obtaining property through that process.

While it is not able to do so now, it could possibly use it if it receives funding from the Northeast Indiana R e g i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t Authority.

He also said that committee members are open to meeting with those who have concerns about the trail.

During Thursday’s meeting, about 75 people listened as the Butchers spoke about concerns. They also

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heard from State Rep. Bill Friend, who represents Miami County in the Indiana Legislature, and Wabash County Sheriff Bob Land.

Friend said that since this was a private organization that eminent domain could not be used.

However, he later told The Paper that it was a gray area as to whether it could be used if the project receives funding from the RDA. He also told The Paper he questioned why the trail committee doesn’t have a plan developed to present to the public.

“It sounded to me … that public communication has been lacking,” Friend said.

“That’s not the way you accomplish a public project like this, where you want to go

projects are also awaiting funding approval through the regional authority.

Keith Gillenwater, E c o n o m i c Development Group of Wabash County CEO, told The Paper of Wabash County that no one knows exactly what will happen if the council decides to opt out of the RDA. The situation caught many of the involved parties, including RDA and local project representatives, off guard.

“I was certainly caught off guard by (the notion) and I was not expecting it,” Gillenwater said.

“We’ve sort of operated under the thinking that generally the developments in the program have been pretty positive, potentially leveraging $2.5 million into the three projects that have presented (to the RDA). … So to hear that the councilman was considering making a motion to withdraw or did make a motion to withdraw certainly caught us off guard and so I look forward to talk and tell about all the good things and where it’s made an impact.

“Hopefully we can see fit to stay in. I think it’s a good thing for Wabash County.”

Michael Galbraith, director of the RDA’s Road to One Million, confirmed that it’s uncertain what will

happen if the local council opts out.

“We’re sort of entering into new territory,” Galbraith told The Paper and added that there are many unanswered questions at this point.

“I don’t know what

for 30-some miles.

You’ve got to have the buy-in of the public and the adjacent landowners if you want to make this work.

“You’re just going to run into all types of roadblocks, and that’s where they are right now.”

Land noted that he

ex post facto kind of decisions were contemplated in the enabling legislation when the general assembly drew this up,” he added, “but as a quasigovernmental organization you’ve

has not seen specific plans, but is concerned that the route from Lagro to Wabash has no access for emergency vehicles.

He said he was told trail officials planned to walk the route to find three sites at which the trail could be accessed.

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Later on the councilman’s public Facebook page, Dillon cited two main reasons he remains opposed to the RDA. “One, I believe the RDA to be a wealth redistribution scheme,” he said.

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The new facility will include: — A full-service emergency department with 24/7 expert care — Helipad for rapid patient transfer by Parkview Samaritan or other medical transport service — Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, ultrasound, MRI, mammography and more) — Inpatient medical/surgical unit — Constant Care Unit — Outpatient lab services — Women’s health services — Sleep Center — LifeBridge Senior Program — Cardiac and pulmonary rehab — Home healthcare and hospice — Access to Parkview Physicians Group specialty clinics H o w a r d Halderman, vice chair of the Parkview Wabash Hospital board, noted, “We don’t often build new buildings in this community.”

“Sure, we have

some new ones that go up every once in a while, but it’s not like Fort Wayne or Indianapolis where it’s always a constant build,” he continued.

“This is a big deal for us.”

He said the board had a list of expectations that it wanted to fill when looking for a group to affiliate with.

“I can tell you …

Parkview has exceeded almost every, if not every expectation we’ve had as a board,” he added.

Dr. Rose Wenrich, representing the hospital medical staff, said she was honored to be part of Parkview’s success in the community.

“Parkview has lifted this community up by investing in services that support well being and also economic growth,” she said. “In the end, that means a higher level of care for our patients, better outcomes and an improved quality of life.”

Parkview Wabash President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said it doesn’t seem like ground was broken eight months ago.

“It’s an absolute honor that there are so many people in this community to trust us

with their care,” she said. “This hospital means so much to so many people.

“It’s our goal and plan to have this facility to continue to help us provide excellent care. We’re building a world class facility with all the services we will provide.”

Wabash Mayor Scott Long and Jim Smith, president of the North Manchester Town Council, spoke on behalf of those two communities.

“Since Parkview Hospital’s acquisition of the Wabash County Hospital, their partnership with the City of Wabash and other local organizations to help our community become a better place to live has been phenomenal,” Long said.

“Parkview Hospital employees and board members are vital assets to our community, and we look forward to continue working with them in many areas.”

In addition to providing top care, the mayor continued, the new facility also will serve as an economic development driver.

“It’s no secret that Wabash is on the map throughout the state of Indiana, and Parkview Hospital and this new facility will only enhance that

David Haist, chairman of the Parkview Health board of directors, speaks at a ceremony on Wednesday, March 1. Photo by Joseph Slacian status,” he said.

Smith congratulated Parkview on behalf of North Manchester residents for its topping off event.

“Progress is Wabash County’s most important product,” Smith said.

“This ceremony marks the latest case of evidence of that. …

We see evidence every day of the legacy of progress. We are stellar communities. We are downtown revitalizations.

We are YMCAs and aquatic fitness centers. We are outstanding school systems. We

are state of the art theaters and libraries.

And we have the promise of an inclusive playground.

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County to explore leaving RDA group ...continued from page 3 got to play by the rules.”

Galbraith also admitted he is unsure what article quoting the group’s misuse of funds the councilman could have been referring to at Monday’s meeting.

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as a quasigovernmental agency that every single one of our records is open to any one that wants to ask and look,” he said.

“That’s a really easy thing to look through.

The idea that somehow there’s been some sort of misuse is

really tempered by the fact that we keep a completely open door (protocol) in accordance of that Open Door policy.”

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Nevertheless, Galbraith said things remain uncertain.

“When we talk to the RDA’s attorney and when we talk to Wabash County’s attorney and when we talk to all those other attorneys, they’ll come to some sort of definitive interpretation of what those words actually mean,” he said, adding that it could be interpreted differently by legal standards.

In other news, the council unanimously approved borrowing $500,000 from Cumulative Bridge Fund to temporarily support an inadequate operating budget.

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UF awards Chili for Charity matches to 9 groups

By The Paper staff The Wabash County United Fund distributed $10,000 on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to nine local non-profit organizations.

The funds were part of the 2016 Annual Campaign conducted

by Wabash County United Fund. This is the sixth consecutive year for the United Fund matching partnership with the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity.

“Chili for Charity, and subsequently the United Fund $10,000 match, generously assists with meeting funding gaps for nonprofit programs in Wabash County,” Steve Johnson, executive director for UF, said.

“Partnering together creates even greater impact and results in lasting change. “ The organizations that received this year’s monetary awards include: — 85 Hope: 85 Hope helps low income Wabash County adults meet urgent healthcare needs, receive medications, and improve overall health.

Scheduling office visits by appointment only, 85 Hope sees approximately 10-20 people on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. at the clinic, located in the Wabash Friends Church at 3563 State Road 13 in Wabash. 85 Hope employs two parttime paid staff. All physician, nurse, and other office staff support are provided by

generous volunteers.

— ARC of Wabash County: Since 1954, ARC has provided multiple programs and services for Wabash County citizens with intellectual and developmental d i s a b i l i t i e s.

Additional local financial support gives ARC the flexibility to provide services to their constituents that they would not otherwise be able to provide.

— Best of the Best Art: The Best of the Best Art Program is very grateful for the donation it receives from Wabash County United Fund. The money goes directly to the operation of the program. It allows the program to have visiting guest artists, purchase art supplies, go on art related field trips and study the many facets of art as a business.

— Blessings in a Backpack – Wabash: Blessings in a Backpack in Wabash provides weekend

food kits for approximately 500 elementary students who qualify for free or reduced lunches at Metro North E l e m e n t a r y, S o u t h w o o d Elementary and O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary schools.

Volunteers gather each week during the school year to prepare the kits for delivery to each school.

— Hands of Hope: Hands of Hope supports victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking by providing them with an advocate. The advocate provides counseling, assistance with paperwork, and direction through law enforcement processes.

Advocates may also link victims to community resources and help educate the community about the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking.

— Honeywell F o u n d a t i o n Education Outreach:

H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n Educational Outreach provides curriculumbased, arts-in-education opportunities to students in Wabash County and beyond.

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the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater, our monthly Visual Thinking Strategies visits to third, fourth and fifth grade classrooms, and much more. In addition to supplementing arts programming in the schools, the programs teach students critical (continued on page 6)

85 Hope representatives Sandra Boone (left) and Pat Lynn accept a check from Wabash County United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

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— LaFontaine Lions Club: The LaFontaine Park Committee, formed in 2015, has been making improvements to the CookCrumley Park facility by adding park equipment, making infrastructure improvements and installing convenience ameni-

ties. The project will enhance the facility’s appeal and make the park more “visitor friendly.”

— Paradise Spring Historical Park: Paradise Spring Historical Park, a 15acre facility within the City of Wabash, draws thousands of visitors each year who attend its many events and activities.

Financial support provided through the Chili for Charity Partnership will be used for maintenance and improvements to the park grounds.

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Representatives from the Wabash County Cancer Society accept a check from Wabash County United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

Greg Moore, representing Paradise Spring Historical Park, accepts a check from Wabash County United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

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Carly Vogel (from left) and Jeanie Cooper accept a check from Wabash County United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson for the Best of the Best program. dents, making Wabash County a better place to live and raise families” Eric

Lundmark, 2017 president of the UF volunteer board of directors, said.

Habitat to build home at Statehouse

By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS – Habitat for Humanity of Indiana and HFH of Greater Indy have joined forces with Indiana state representatives and state senators, and for the first time ever will be building a Habitat for Humanity home on the south lawn of the Indiana Statehouse.

Elected officials, their staffs, and anyone else who cares to help will raise their hammers and build the walls of a home for a hard-working, lowincome family.

Occurring this year on Wednesday, March 8, the “Statehouse Build” will be a very tangible way of showing the General Assembly’s support for its 2017 charity of choice. Habitat for Humanity was chosen to increase awareness of housing issues throughout Indiana.

Habitat for Humanity of Indiana and HFH of Greater Indy know that safe, decent and affordable shelter plays an absolutely critical role in helping families to

create a new cycle, one filled with possibilities and progress.

By becoming a donor for the Indiana Statehouse Build, individuals will help give a Hoosier family in need a hand up, not a hand out.

Habitat homeowners are required to work between 250-500 hours on the construction of their homes and take homeowner classes, as well, in order to stay accountable.

After families complete these requirements, Habitat for Humanity sells the home to them and finances it with a 0 percent interest loan.

Homeowners have a mortgage like everyone else, but at an affordable rate with little down payment and closing costs.

This makes the American dream possible for even the lowest-income residents.

Habitat has built more than 5,200 homes for low-income families in Indiana over the last 32 years.

The homeowners contribute more than $5 million annually in property tax revenue for the state.

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Riggs named GM at Wabash Portable Equipment

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Chuck and Dianne Smith, owners of Wabash Portable Equipment, are pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Riggs to general store manager.

Riggs is a 16-year employee of the firm, and is currently the parts manager.

He will continue to oversee the parts department, as well as the day-to-day operation of the business.

“Ryan is just accepting more r e s p o n s i b i l i t y, ” Smith said. “He’s a people person and gets along well with customers. He knows how I think and

knows how I handle problems and decision making.

“He’s been doing all the parts ordering for the last year. I am going to be out of here a lot, and I need to have someone here to make the decisions for the business.”

A health issue stemming from his tour of duty in the Vietnam War prompted Smith to make the decision to promote Riggs.

Smith has been accepted by IU Methodist Hospital to be a candidate to receive a double lung transplant.

Mrs. Smith noted that in the near future, both she and her husband may be away from the busi-

is Amy Riggs, and he has two stepchildren, Bailey and Gage Pinkerton.

“I’m pretty excited about it,” Riggs said

Ryan Riggs is the new general store manager at Wabash Portable Equipment. Photo by Joseph Slacian ness for a period of time. They need someone reliable to oversee the business.

“So many people have asked us what they can do to help,” she said. “And the one thing they can do is be patient with us.

Some days we do have fewer people here, and there is a time that I’m not going to be able to be here, too, so just be patient with us.

“We will continue to offer our customers the best serv-

Chamber, EDG plan info forums

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Two forums designed to educate members on a proposed merger of the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Group of Wabash County are planned later this month.

One forum will take place from 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22, at the Charley Creek Inn Ballroom, 111 W. Market St., Wabash.

The second forum will be from 3:30-5 p.m.

Thursday, March 23, at the North Manchester Public Safety Building, 709 W. Main St., North Manchester.

In February, officials from the two organizations broached the idea of merging, and some details were announced during a Business Before Hours event that took place on Feb. 8.

Officials said they hope to create a more streamlined organization that will be able to take advantage of opportunities and address challenges impacting the community.

Members of both organizations will vote on the merger.

A transition board is developing a proposal to provide details to help members form an opinion and vote.

Voting is expected to take play in May. It sent to members of the two groups a list of what it is calling frequently asked questions. Those questions include: What is the name of the proposed organization? It would be called the Wabash County Business Alliance.

What will happen to the existing boards?

Existing boards of both the Chamber and EDG will submit a resolution to members resigning their board seats and establishing a new board. The new board will be established for the new organization and the new board may contain representation from the legacy boards.

What is the plan for dues? The board is encouraging members to maintain memberships through 2017. It anticipates management of the new company to determine the investment structure for 2018 and going for-

ward.

What is happening with the existing staff ?

All existing staff will maintain their positions during the transition.

An orderly process will be followed to select the new organization’s Chief Executive Officer. The CEO will be responsible for integrating and hiring all remaining staff.

Where will the new organization be located? Both are currently located on the second floor of Wabash City Hall and the board anticipates the new organization will occupy the same space.

If a merger takes place, what is the anticipated date for completing the merger? The anticipated date to complete the combination is June 30.

The organizations, according to a news release announcing the forums, are still working on day-to-day functions.

For example, it noted, Chamber officials are working on the annual Salute to Agriculture dinner, planning the Honor Student Luncheon, and working on details for the annual WACCY

Fairview Cemetery cleanup day scheduled for March 18

By The Paper staff F a i r v i e w annual Cemetery’s cleanup day will take place Saturday, March Fairview the 18,

C e m e t e r y Association’s Board Directors of announced.

The cleanup will remove all faded flowers, broken decora-

tions and shepherd’s hooks not placed in the foundations.

For questions or contact concerns, Regina Metzger at 260982-7416.

Golf Outing.

Meanwhile, it continued, EDG officials have been working on building a new entrepreneurial support program, launching Cohort 2 of the CoStarters program, and scheduling classes for its regional workforce development grant.

ice possible. The outcome is going to be a healthy owner.”

A Marion native, Riggs graduated from Mississinewa High School. His wife

of the promotion.

“There’s going to be some different things involved, but it’s going to be business as usual.”

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Free workforce training courses for Wabash County residents will begin this spring at Ivy Tech Community College and Heartland Career Center in Wabash.

The courses will lead to certifications in computer numeric controlled (CNC) machinist, welding or industrial maintenance. Those inter-

ested in attending must register by March 31.

In partnership with Kosciusko and Huntington counties’ economic development groups, the E c o n o m i c Development Group (EDG) of Wabash County received a C o m m u n i t y Development Block Grant earlier this year through the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, which

will afford the three counties to provide free training to their residents, according to Lori Shipman, of Shipman Consulting LLC. Other partnering agencies that made the grant possible include Northeast Indiana Works, WorkOne of Northern Indiana, Wabash County Commissioners and Wabash County C o m m u n i t y Foundation.

The grant is intended to serve local residents that are under employed, unemployed or lack certification to get a higher

wage job, Shipman told The Paper of Wabash County in a Jan. 17 interview.

“The purpose for this grant is to help people who are … under employed and unemployed, people who have a lot of those soft skills already where they show up to work every day, they’re on time, they have what it takes to be a good employee, they just are lacking a certification to get a higher wage job,” she said.

In total, the grant amounted to $375,000 to serve Wabash, Huntington and Kosciusko counties,

she continued.

Classes are currently forming and will be offered at Ivy Tech Wabash Campus, Heartland Career Center, Huntington Learning Center and O r t h o p e d i c A d v a n c e d Manufacturing Training Center in Warsaw.

To be eligible, those interested must complete an application, pass a drug screening and be a resident of Wabash, Huntington or Kosciusko counties.

To register, contact the Wabash County EDG at 260-563-5258 or info@edgwc.com.

4-H alumni asked to help group

By The Paper staff

4-H gives kids the opportunity to learn by doing, grow from failure and develop the skills they need to handle what life throws their way.

No one knows this better than friends of the group, volunteers and alumni, who have experienced the programs first hand.

Officials are asking 4H alumni to raise their hands and pay it forward to the next generation of 4-H’ers!

Each new alumni hand raised is a vote towards a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award for the states with the most alumni hands raised. Show your 4-H pride and raise your hand to help bring the same opportunities to kids in your community and nationwide.

Participating is easy.

Go to www.4H.org/RaiseYourHan d to show your pride as a 4-H alum.

Raising your hand is a vote towards a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award for the states with the most alumni hands raised.

Tweet, post and share your #4HGrown support and tag fellow alumni asking them to raise their hands for their state at w w w . 4 H.org/RaiseYourHan d.

The deadline for responding is June 30.

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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at 12 noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program “The Wabash River Defenders” will be presented Monday, March 6. The featured speaker will be Jen Rankin, the executive director of Wabash County Solid Waste Management District.

Jen will speak about the volunteer group The Wabash River Defenders.

The Defenders are responsible for cleaning up miles of trash in and along the shores of the Wabash River.

Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a beverage of their own, a side dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish of sloppy Joe sandwich.

To register or for more information call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127.

Salamonie’s Second Saturdays Program

will present “The Earth Starts to Thaw” on Saturday, March 11 from 1—3 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Explore the coming of spring through sensory observation, poetry, and writing. Earth Day is coming so you will also be allowed to collect trash while you hike. Meet at the Interpretive Center and dress for the weather.

Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children.

The cost for this program is $3 per person.

Please pre-register by calling 260-468-2127 Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “How Do Plants Grow?” will take place Wednesday, March 15. You and your preschooler will learn how plants grow, do a craft and take a nature walk to observe the stages of plant growth on the property. Pre-school programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2—6 and their adults. There will be two identical programs held from 10— 11:30 a.m. and12:30—2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult.

Advance preregistration is requested and can be done by calling 260-468-2127.

S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays.

LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday—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.

AN ALL U CAN EAT FISH AND CHICKEN DINNER will be hosted by the Lagro Fair Board on Saturday, March 11 from 4—7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. The cost is $8 for adults, with kids of the age of 11 and under only $5.

LAGRO COMMUNITY SPRING CLEAN UP is scheduled for Saturday, April 29. Please place all items for the spring clean up by curb side the night before.

THE LAGRO U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH invites the community to their Holly Weekly Services. The services and dates are as follows: Palm Sunday, April 9 with Worship Service at 9 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, April 13 with Communion Service at 7 p.m.; Good Friday, April 14 with Meditation Time from 1—2 p.m. and 7—8 p.m.; Easter Sunday, April 16 with Worship Service at 9 a.m.

There will be a “Free Will Donation Breakfast” before the worship service on Easter Sunday, April 16 starting at 8 a.m.

Also, an Easter Egg Hunt will take place

Minor changes made in wastewater billing policy

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety approved a few minor changes to the city’s wastewater billing policy Thursday, March 2.

One change will not allow the use of a personal check or automated clearing house (ACH) withdrawals for waste and storm payments after to non-sufficient funds or insufficient ACH withdrawals

have taken place. An ACH withdrawal is an automatic withdrawal from a person’s checking or savings account.

Once two NSF or insufficient withdrawals have occurred, the customer will be required to pay their bill with a certified check money order or cash, as has been standard practice.

In addition, the wastewater office manager has been added to the list of those who have the authority to make adjustments as a

result of any billing or meter reading error to and sewage or storm water billing charges.

In the past, the sewage-billing clerk was the only one able to make such changes.

Finally, the stipulation that “due to the holidays and cold weather for the months of November and December non-pay of sewage shut-offs are determined by Indiana American Water policies.”

The changes were u n a n i m o u s l y approved.

at 8:30 a.m. for all children.

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro.

On St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17 there will be the traditional Mass at 5:30 p.m.

On Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. a St. Patrick’s Day concert, “Coming to America”, by Wabash Community Band will be held. Everyone is invited to attend.

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 Cornerstone Women’s House is now open and has its first residents! Donations of can foods, toiletry products, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1—5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-5717686 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 basements.

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THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “In life, a proper attitude will last for the rest of your life. I believe in being more positive and less negative.

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SOMERSET COMMUNITY BUILDING will be the site of a night of amazing country music and hilarious clean comedy. Saturday, March 18, the doors will open at 6:30 with the show starting at 8 p.m.. The New Covenant Gospel Group from West Virginia will present a concert. They will be followed by John Brenaman, Scott Long and our own Charlie Daub with some rib tickling humor. The best part is that the tickets are free but limited!

Tickets are available at Grain Systems and the Super Store.

S O M E R S E T BOARD met on Monday Feb. 13, at the Somerset Community Building. President Jeremy Milliner

called the meeting to order. Present were board members Gary DeGrandchamp, Derek Finch and David Richards. Boots Jack, Ed Bailey and Larry Wente were also present.

Jack read the minutes of the January meeting and they were approved.

DeGrandchamp gave the financial report with $36,7852.23 in a CD and $9,566.94 in checking for a total of $46,419.17. In old business the LED lights were discussed and it was reported that the Lions Club had applied for a $750 grant to help finance them; however no date for completion was given.

Kyle Bowman will file our taxes again this year.

Richards, Bailey and Wente brought in $96 from recycling.

The ongoing discussion of how to continue operations was revisited. A lawyer will be invited to explain how we can incorporate, form a HOA or wait for our money to run out. At this point Boot’s cookies were running out and the meeting was adjourned.

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COMMUNITY NEWS TIONS to Southwood Senior Brooke Wyatt of LaFontaine, as she has been selected to be a solo twirler for the 2017-2018 “AllAmerican” Marching Band at Purdue University. She will be one of the Silver Girls along with Alicia Dennie of Culver.

Brooke applied for an audition to twirl as a part of Purdue’s band in January, by sending a twirling resume consisting of her many twirling titles including Miss Majorette of Indiana, Solo Grand Champion at the Indiana State Fair, placing in the top 10 at nationals at the University of Notre Dame and experiences over the years. She also included a video consisting of her performances and solo contests.

Brooke was selected and invited to come Purdue on Saturday, Feb. 25 to audition.

She received a phone call from the Purdue band director later that afternoon to ask her to be one of the four feature twirlers as a Silver Twin.

Purdue University is known as “ The Cradle of Twirlers”, so she was very hon-

ored to accept this position.

Brooke has been twirling since she was 5 years old, when her grandmother, Kay Wyatt, introduced her to baton twirling. Kay was a feature twirler for Ball State at one time and was a very accomplished twirler when she was younger, winning a national title. She also is coached by, MerrieBeth Carlson, a former Golden girl at Purdue.

She has dedicated many hours of practice to reach this dream of hers to be a Purdue twirler.

She is the daughter of Amy Wyatt and Jay Wyatt. She has been admitted to be a student at Purdue in the fall and will begin her twirling journey there starting in August for Purdue’s band camp.

REMINDER VETERANS there will be coffee and a snack at the LaFontaine Community Building on Friday March 10 at 9 a.m. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH will have a Dan’s Fish Fry on Saturday, March 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building.

Proceeds will go towards the Liberty Township Food Pantry at the LaFontaine United Methodist Church.

LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H CLUB will meet on Thursday,.

March 9, at 7 p.m. at Somerset Community Building. For further information, contact Duane Truss 260-5631614 or Sam Truss 260571-0840 FURTURE FARMERS 4-H CLUB members will meet on Wed. March15 6-7:30 p.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS LIONS SCHOLARSHIPS for residents of Liberty Township and LaFontaine who will be graduating this year from high school will be given by LaFontaine Lions.

Just go to w w w. l a f o n t a i n e lions.com to get the application. Just follow the instruction on the application. You may apply if you live in the town or township and go to another school then Southwood High HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY to Denny and Donna Jones on March 4.

They will be celebrating their 50 years of marriage on March 11 at the LaFontaine Community Building from 2-5 p.m.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gerald Miller, Jessica Fakhoury, Berti Huffschmidt, Dave Mechling March 9, Rod Finch, Chuck Jack March 10, Garrett Miller March 12, Carrie Worthington, Spencer Krhin March 13, Jaret Denney March 14, Caiflin Boyd, Jim Weaver March 15 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY

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David and Mary Howard, Wilbert and Helen Cochran, John and Phyllis Wynk March 9, Troy and Jenie Friedersdof March 14 WORDS OF WISDOM “A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” Saint

Basil SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940.

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Investing is about more than money.

Two bidders tie for city-owned dump truck

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Contact your Edward Jones financial advisor for a one-on-one appointment to discuss what’s really important: your goals.

Two bidders submitted equal bids Thursday, March 2, for a used dump truck

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being auctioned off by the Wabash Street Department.

Greg Music and a local firm, Askmar, each submitted $500 sealed bids to the Wabash Board of

Public Works and Safety.

Two others – D&J Greenhouse and Dick Allen – submitted bids of $302 and $300, respectively.

Because of the tie,

Music and Askmar representatives will be invited to resubmit sealed bids for the next Board of Works meeting, March 16.

The two will be the only two allowed to submit bids.

“They have to be nothing less than $500,” Mayor Scott Long said.

The tie bid had city officials perplexed for a few minutes, as something like that rarely happens when bidding for items or projects.

At one point, Long quipped, “Does anyone have a quarter?”

It was decided to allow the two high bidders to resubmit their bid.

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PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE: Peace Patch Preschool Open House/ Enrollment Night will be March 21

from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Come and visit our teachers and see the preschool classrooms!

Peace Patch Preschool is located at: Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 North Beckley St., North Manchester.

Now enrolling for the 2017-18 school year for Age 3 & 4 Year-Old Class (3 by Aug. 1) and the 4 & 5 Year-Old Class (4 by Aug. 1). Contact Kathy Garber, Director at 260-578- 7244 for more information.

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throughout the winter at the Town Life Center located at 603 Bond Street.

The Market will be open from 9 a.m. until noon on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from November 12 through May. Vendors will gather in the gym and offer produce, baked goods, crafts, eggs and lots of other great items.

SOUP SUPPER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion

Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve

Pike Street building ordered demolished

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A Pike Street structure was declared unsafe Thursday, March 2, by the Wabash Board of Works and Public Safety.

The owner, Terry McCoy, was given 30 days to raze the building at 985 Pike St. If that doesn’t happen, the city will begin demolition proceedings.

B u i l d i n g Commissioner John Stephens told the board that the roof on a portion of the build-

ing has collapsed, pushing the sidewalls out.

He said the building was first called to his attention last summer, and “it seems that over the period we’ve been inspecting it, it’s gotten worse.”

The property is clean, he added, but the building is unsafe.

He said the building is dilapidated, a fire hazard, contributing to blight and causing property values to decrease, structurally impaired and dangerous to public health. It is unfit for human occupancy, he added.

McCoy, who was present at the hearing, agreed with everything Stephens testified about.

“The building is in disrepair,” he said.

“The roof has fallen in.

“It’s hard to be in two places at once. I live two hours away. I had a friend living there and he just let it go. I guess that was on me, though, too. It’s rough to be a nice guy.

“I’m just here to agree upon what has been said.”

McCoy said he been removing personal property from the site, and wondered the

deadline to have everything removed.

He added that he can’t afford to demolish the home on his own.

“You understand,” City Attorney Randi Zimmer man-Irgang asked, “you’ll be ultimately responsible financially if the city has to (demolish the site)?”

McCoy replied, “I’ll worry about that then.”

The board told McCoy he had until Wednesday, April 5, to remove any property from the site that he wished to keep.

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VIEWPOINT OUR VIEW

It’s time for public forum about trail For several months now, there has been much discussion about the 33-mile Wabash River Trail.

The east-west trail is designed to eventually connect with trails in Huntington and Miami counties.

While the concept sounds beneficial for Wabash County, there are many people who have questions about the project and, more importantly, how it will impact their lives and property.

Because of this confusion, we believe it is time to clear the air. That is why we are offering to host a town hall meeting with members of the Wabash River Trail (WRT) and those against the trail.

Many people who live along the proposed trail would have a chance to ask questions of the WRT board, and likewise, the WRT board will have a chance to hear the public’s concerns firsthand.

There are many concerns, some of which were answered during a recent interview with The Paper of Wabash County.

Those concerns include: Who will be responsible for maintaining the trail once it is built?

What kind of permits are needed to build the trail, and have those permits been obtained?

What will happen if a property owner doesn’t want to sell or give his or her land to the WRT? Once the trail in Lagro is finished, where with officials target next?

Is a trail really needed?

And, in light of the recent tragedy in Delphi, what type of security arrangements have been made along the trail and with local police and rescue officials?

While many of those questions were answered in our recent stories, we believe that the public would best be served by hearing it directly from WRT officials.

In addition to having a public meeting, Wabash WebTV will be more than happy to stream the meeting online so those unable to attend may watch on their computers either live or from the WebTV archive.

We invited WRT officials to contact The Paper to discuss the possibility of such a meeting. We also invite opponents of the plan to designate a spokesman to represent their concerns during a panel discussion.

Keeping the public updated during major projects such as this is vital. Unfortunately, until recently, that has been lacking.

Here’s hoping that both sides agree to meet. It will be well worth everyone’s time and effort.

Trail would hurt 4-H program Editor’s Note: The following is a letter presented to the Wabash County Commissioners by the Wabash County 4-H Council.

To Whom it May Concern: A proposal to construct a river walk from Lagro, IN, to Peru, IN was recently brought to the attention of the Wabash County 4-H Council. As we understand, according to current plans, the river walk will run parallel to the river at the back of the Bass and Bucks Inc. property owned by Glenn and Sheila Butcher.

The Butchers have been informed by their insurance company that if construction of the trail takes place as currently proposed, with the trail running directly behind the range’s targets, that Bass and Bucks Inc. insurance will be canceled. If insurance is canceled, it would result in Bass and Buck Inc. being closed.

What is the direct impact of this potential closure on 4-H youth?

Annually, Wabash County businesses like Bass and Bucks Inc. support over 700 4H members by making financial contributions, allowing employees to contribute as a 4H volunteer during work hours, making in-kind contributions, and permitting 4-H Clubs and committees to use their facilities at no charge.

From its beginning in 2006, Wabash County 4-H Shooting Sports Club has been graciously permitted to use the meeting facilities and ranges at Bass and Bucks Inc. at no charge. Bass and Bucks Inc. welcomes 4-H youth, volunteers, and their families because the Butchers believe in the mission of the Indiana 4-H Shooting Sports program.

In 4-H Shooting Sports, youth are given the opportunity to learn safe operation of firearms and archery equipment.

Members in the Wabash County 4-H Shooting Sports Club have the opportunity to study five disciplines: archery, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun.

In order for Wabash County to offer each discipline approved by Indiana 4-H, volunteer instructors must be certified at a workshop taught

by Indiana 4-H and Indiana DNR. The training cost, assumed by Indiana 4-H and Wabash County 4-H, is $200 per instructor for each certification obtained. Since the inception of the club in 2006, nineteen adult volunteers have participated in 30 train-

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ing certification courses. Over the past 11 years, 4-H volunteers taught over 300 youth at Bass and Bucks Inc. on a biweekly basis from February – June. Many of those 4-H youth participated for multiple years during their 4-H tenure with the club typically enrolling 50 plus members on a yearly basis. Bass and Bucks Inc. could have charged the standard range time fee of $15 per person plus the $75 rental fee for use of the lodge at each meeting, but they believe in supporting and educating youth in the community. By opening their facilities at no cost, Bass and Buck Inc. has invested over $75,000 to Wabash County 4-H youth over the past 11 years.

4-H promotes healthy living as one of the four H’s in Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, so there is no argument that a trail encourages an active and healthy lifestyle. However, the youth at the 4-H Shooting Sports Club meetings are also learning about thinking clearly and safely not only when they are in possession of their shooting sports equipment but also how to behave responsibly when they are around others with those same interests.

If Bass and Bucks Inc. is forced to close for construction of a trail, it is not as simple as just moving the club to a different location. A facility with adequate range space for all five disciplines and a building for meetings would need to be found. To approve a range for 4-H youth, facility maps, insurance, range plans and more must be submitted and reviewed by multiple departments at Indiana 4-H, Purdue Risk Management, and more.

This approval process could take months or years to complete.

As we review the educational impact Bass and Bucks Inc. has had on the Wabash 4-H Community, we encourage you to explore options that would not force closure of businesses like Bass and Bucks Inc. According to the February 15th issue of The Paper of Wabash County, trail proponents believe it could spur economic development in the community. Aside from the fact that the proposed plan will shut down a successful existing business, please consider the long term repercus-

sions that plan could have on economic development as well.

Indiana 4-H Youth are two times more likely to report higher grades than non 4-H members.

Ninety percent of Indiana youth who participate in 4-H go on to pursue higher education.

4-H youth are five times more likely to graduate from college than other youth.

4-H Youth are four times more likely to contribute to their communities.

Wabash County 4-H youth are included in the statewide statistics outlined above.

Aren’t these the youth that we want to return to Wabash County as successful community members who have the power to develop a productive future for Wabash County? As we consider the full impact of the proposed river trail, let us not forget the 4-H youth who are the future work force, residents, and leaders of this community. What statement does it make to our youth, our future, if options cannot be found other than the current trail path that would force a business that supports so many community youth to close?

For further discussion regarding the 4-H Shooting Sports Club or other 4-H programs, we welcome you to our next 4-H Council meeting on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Commissioners’ Room at the Courthouse. In addition, Wabash County 4-H Council members are happy to discuss the 4-H program and its benefits with you at any time.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter. — 2017 Wabash County 4-H Council Members: Jeff Michel, President; Brad Rody, Vice President; Doug Wilcox, Secretary; Julie Echard, Treasurer; Sylvia McConnell; Katrina Shoemaker; Kathy Roberts; Bill Hunter; Missy Dierks; Deanna Schuler; Kathy Collins; Steve Unger; Morgan Williams; Gwen Mize; Rachel Guyer; Travis Corn, 4-H Youth Member Representative; Ashlyn Rody, 4-H Youth Member Representative

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North Miami students win spelling bee

By The Paper staff

The Wabash Kiwanis Spelling Bee winners are (front row, from left) Kylie Finton, Abby Love, (back row, from left) Madelyne McCann, Alyssa Marvel, Dakota Wilson and Robert Sturgill.

Wabash Kiwanis spelling bee coordinator Jack Thomas (back row, far right) poses for a picture with the students and their trophies. Photo by Emma Rausch

Manchester Intermediate youth advances to regional spelling bee

By The Paper staff

A Manchester Intermediate youth advanced to the regional spelling bee after winning Wabash County’s competition on Feb. 7.

Five other students also received winning titles at the Wabash Kiwanis 2017 Spelling Bee. Abby Love, a sixth grader, will compete

in the 63rd annual Journal Gazette Spelling Bee in Fort Wayne on Saturday, March 11. The regional bee winner will represent 15 counties in northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in District of Columbia in May. At the local competition, Southwood Elementary student

Kylie Finton won the fifth grade contest, M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate youth Dakota Wilson took the sixth grade competition title, Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School’s Alyssa Marvel received the seventh grade trophy, White’s Jr.-Sr. High School’s Robert Sturgill won the eighth grade contest and Southwood Jr.-Sr.

High School student Madelyne McCann won the ninth grade competition.

The Fort Wayne spelling bee will take place Indiana U n ive r s i t y - P u rd u e University Fort Wayne’ (IPFW) Rhinehart Music Center, located at 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., and will begin at 10 a.m.

Council has hearing on Stellar program

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Three people – all Wabash City Council members – asked questions Monday night during a public hearing on the city’s Owner Occupied Housing Phase 1 C o m m u n i t y Development Block Grant.

Region 3A representatives Matt Brinkman and Dave Gee discussed the first phase of the program – one of the Stellar projects – and its impact on the second phase.

“The grant was for $250,000, and the city provided a local match in the amount of $25,000, per program requirements,” Brinkman, the grand administrator, told the council and the audience. “This gave us a total of $275,000 to pay for all costs associated with the repairing of eleven homes.”

A total of $18,453 was not spent, he noted, and that money will be carried over to

the second phase of the program. That will allow the program to assist 12 homeowners in that round.

To receive funding under the program, a homeowner must be disabled and/or at least 55 years of age with an income of at least 80 percent or less of the area median income for Wabash County.

The funding is for repairs to the home, such as lead remediation and the safety and security of the home.

“We are not allowed to use funds for room additions, work complete, and major structural improvements to the home,” Brinkman said.

Gee, the project manager, said more than $219,000 was used for such things as windows, doors, roofs, lead assessment and lead clearance.

“We did seven roofs,” he continued.

“We sided seven homes. We did windows and doors on nine homes, and a very off-the-cuff total

of fourteen doors and seventy to seventyfive windows.”

The windows, he noted, are energy-star windows “of good quality. Not Pellas or Andersons, but good quality.”

Also installed were five furnaces, two air conditioners and two water heaters, Gee said.

He said he has completed final inspection on all the homes involved, and they are now awaiting lead clearances at the various sites.

The sites also must be inspected by the city, after which the lead inspector can check out the homes, possibly in 14 to 17 days.

“I’m not hedging on you folks,” he said.

“That depends on all lead clearances coming back without failure. That is not a mean task. If the inspector steps on the property and sees a paint chip in the bushes, the house fails.”

Adams asked if the lead clearance involved just paint, or

also lead levels in water.

“Housing and C o m m u n i t y Development, as the number one item on any rehab, we have to go in and remove any lead hazards in the home,” Gee said.

“That calls for a lead person to come in and do a lead test before we work. After we’re done they have to come in and perform what we call a clearance test to make sure one, we’ve done all the lead items required and, two, to make sure the house is clean.”

Council member Bryan Dillon asked about the purpose of Monday’s hearing.

It is, Brinkman said, to close out the first phase of the project. Another hearing will take place prior to the start of the second phase.”

Council member Mitch Figert asked if a breakdown of houses helped by City Council district was available. Mayor Scott Long said he would provide the breakdown.

North Miami Elementary School had its school spelling bee on March 3.

The fifth grade representative was Josh Weidner, and the sixth grade representative was Alayna Earle.

After several rounds, Alayna came out as the champion by correctly spelling “quashed.”

She

JOSH WEIDNER

ALAYNA EARLE

will represent North Miami Elementary in the regional spelling

bee that will take place on Tuesday, March 21, in Kokomo.

Visitors check out the workspace at INGUARD. Photo by Joseph Slacian

INGUARD launches space for entrepreneurs

By The Paper staff INGUARD, an Indiana-based insurance and risk management firm, has opened a state-of-the-art coworking and collaboration space for entrepreneurs in its downtown Wabash headquarters.

The space hosts entrepreneurs, changemakers and students building the next big ideas in technology, insurance and business.

“This space is unlike anything local entrepreneurs have seen,” Parker Beauchamp, INGUARD CEO, said. “We bring a slice of Silicon Valley, complete with tech and mentorship, right here to Wabash and Northeast Indiana.”

M a n c h e s t e r University is a strategic partner in the effort, contributing invaluable faculty time and energy to help the

space’s members accelerate their ventures.

The space features a stunning modern design, decor engineered to spark creativity and the perfect layout to get ambitious entrepreneurs in the zone. Co-working space members enjoy access to mentors from Manchester’s faculty, formal entrepreneurship classes taught by local businesspeople and informal lunchand-learns with inspiring individuals.

“We just hosted Manchester University Professor Joe Messer’s entrepreneurship class, which helped launch several startups in 2016 alone,” Beauchamp said. “The co-working space is somewhere that entrepreneurs and students can meet, collaborate and accelerate their ideas.”

Members receive 24/7 access to the space, so they can work

any time of day or night when inspiration strikes. The space, which holds 30-40 people, is free to join.

The co-working space is just the beginning of a larger economic revitalization effort. Beauchamp said he sees the space becoming a fully functional incubator and accelerator that connects startups with investors. Programs include a speaker series, additional local and national business partnerships, and fellowships granted to promising student founders.

“Wabash has always been a city of selfstarters and makers,” Beauchamp said. “It’s the perfect place for a co-working space that accelerates big ideas, big dreams and big economic wins.”

INGUARD co-working space membership is open to people of any age with a big idea.

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March 14 - Women’s Guild will meet for a light supper in the home of Carol Krom at 6:30 p.m.

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WABASH COMMUNITY FREE BAND CONCERT in the historic St. Patrick’s church in Lagro on March 19 at 2 p.m.

The St. Patrick’s Day concert is titled “Coming to A m e r i c a . ” Refreshments will be provided after the concert. There will also be a traditional Mass at 5:30 p.m. on March 17 in the St. Patrick’s church. The public is invited to both.

URBANA LIONS CLUB met at the Woman’s Clubhouse for a belated Valentine supper on Feb. 27. Following the meal the group toured the FISH facility that is housed in the basement of the Woman’s Clubhouse.

Those present were: Joe and Barb Adams, Ron and Shirley Anderson, Ike and Gloria Binkerd, John and Judy Eltzroth, Luke and Darlene Hunt, Gene and Julie Miller, and guests Gary and Patty Barnett.

NORSE HONOR STUDENT for the week of Feb. 20 was high school student Peyton Garrett who was nominated by Miss Stouffer. Staff member of the week was Mrs. Penn.

(There was no nomination for a junior high student.)

SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Feb. 24 were Haiden Lehman and Landon Veverka who were both nominated by Mrs. Pattison for doing a great job with their sixth grade debates by giving great evidence and citing sources.

SHARP CREEK DATES: March 14 the fifth and sixth grade Robotics teams will give a presentation for the Kiwanis Club’s noon meeting.

March 17 - end of third 9 weeks. March 20 - Battle of the Books competition at 4:30 at Heartland Career Center. March 21 - eLearning Day #4.

March 22 - Fifth grade students will tour H u n t i n g t o n

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March 13 - Tammy Howard. March 14 Monica Wells.

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Members of the Sharp Creek fourth grade Indiana Academic M.A.T. H. Bowl team are (front row from left) Maddux Daniels, Eli Bone, Luke Haupert, Jaden Baer, Tyson Baer, Jaima Vigar. (back row, from left) Marcus Meyer, Parker Oswalt, Henry Gray, Emma Warnock, Abi Schnepp, Lucas Haupert. Coaches are Megan Bucher and Jennifer Pattison. Photo provied University. March 23 and 24 - Fourth grade students to Camp Tecumseh. March 28 Fifth and sixth grade students to Northfield at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

March 30 - March Madness Reading Ball Game. March 31 Apr. 8 is Spring Break.

B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on March 1:

Eileen Weck, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Doris Mattern, Anne Bell, Alma DeVore, Carol Layne, and Phil and Jan Weck. The group will meet at 7:30 a.m. on March 8 at Bob Evans.

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Last beam put in place at new hospital ...continbued from page 4 provide what is best for our county citizens and enhance our amenities to attract future citizens.

“This new Parkview Wabash

Hospital is the latest example of the progress for which Wabash County has become known,” he continued. “It is the latest piece of the puz-

zle that will continue to provide the highest quality services to our communities.”

Following the ceremony, many in attendance braved the high

winds to sign their names to the final beam. It was to be raised into place as soon as conditions permitted.

FFW Corporation announces quarterly cash dividend

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FFW Corporation, parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 31, 2017 to shareholders of record on March 17, 2017.

The book value of FFW Corporation stock was $30.80 per

share as of Jan. 31, 2017. The last reported trade of stock at the close of business on March 2, 2017 was $35.00 per share and the number of outstanding shares was 1,160,084 as of the same date.

On January 31, 2017, the corporation had assets of $346.0 million and shareholders’ equity of $38.0 million. The Board of FFW Corporation and

Crossroads Bank will continue to evaluate the payment of a dividend on a quarterly basis.

Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments and securities products through its main office in Wabash and five banking centers

located in Columbia City, North Manchester, South Whitley, Syracuse, and Peru. The bank provides leasing services at its banking centers and its Carmel, IN leasing and commercial loan office.

Insurance products are offered through an affiliated company, Insurance 1 Services, Inc.

Figert to speak to historical society

By The Paper staff The Wabash County Historical Society

will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 14, at the Wabash County Historical Museum.

Museum Director

Mitch Figert will present the program, “Museum Show and Tell”.

The program is free

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Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester High School studio art classes accomplished quite the artistic feat as students, teachers, and administrators witnessed their creativity and talents. AP Studio Art, Photography, and Drawing students in grades 10-12 participated in the Alexa Meade project, which took place in the commons area of the school.

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Meade is a famous artist known for her unique approach to creating art. Her technique involves painting directly on people, turning something real (the live model) into the unreal by applying varying colors of paint on the model’s skin and clothing to create a “flat image” that is then placed in front of a painted canvas with background scenery. This combination of a painted model in front of a painted canvas gives the illu-

sion that the entire scene is a flat painting. Because Meade’s painted installations are very temporary, she sells her finished work of art through the photography of each piece.

Approximately 40 students were involved in this project. Their first step was to decide what their role would be.

Would they prefer the role of the model, the painter of the skin, the painter of the environment, or the photographer?

Groups naturally Manchester High School students show off samples of their work. Photos provided

formed and decisions were made as to the genre, the visual story, and what props and clothing would be needed.

Every soft absorbent surface first had to be

primed. After the primer dried, the colored paint was applied, using skin sensitive Tempera on flesh and wall acrylic on clothing and props. When the environments and models were painted

and complete, photography students then began taking pictures and capturing the essence of the finished works of art.

Manchester High School art teacher, Debra Kern, said,

“This was a student directed project from start to finish. As the teacher, I provided nothing except the painting materials.

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Indiana State Parks will again offer the popular annual Fitness Challenge.

The challenge encourages visitors to walk, run, bike, paddle or swim at least 25 miles, or ride on horseback 100 miles, by Nov. 30.

Those who do will be entered into a drawing for prizes, including a 2018 Annual Entrance Pass, Outdoor Indiana magazine subscriptions, DNR camping gift cards and State Park Inns gift cards.

As a bonus to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Indiana’s system of Nature Preserves this year, anyone

who completes 50 miles of hiking inside state-dedicated nature preserves will be entered in a second drawing for prizes. The second drawing also includes an annual pass and gift cards.

More than 270 nature preserves have been dedicated since 1967, encompassing 50,000 acres in 70 of Indiana’s 92 counties. They are and owned and managed by 43 entities, including the DNR, land trusts, colleges and local park departments.

Several are inside Indiana state parks.

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paddled or swam more than 25,000 miles combined.

Almost 200 people completed 100 miles or more in recognition of the Indiana State Parks.

Indiana State Parks director Dan Bortner said state parks offer hundreds of miles of trails that wind past lakes, climb big hills, wander through deep forests and canyons, and explore prairies.

Many locations also offer accessible hardsurface trails.

“All of these pathways offer opportunities for exercise,” Bortner said. “They also offer the added benefit of just being outdoors, where it is possible to shed the worries and challenges of daily life for a little while.”

Participants must download and keep a Fitness Challenge log that documents their visits to state parks. One change this year is that participants no longer need to get a signature from a park employee during each workout.

Participation is based on the honor system.

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By The Paper staff The Manchester Symphony Orchestra presents the third concert of its 78th season with the Brahms’ Requiem at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12. Tickets for the general public are $15; admission is free for MU students, faculty and staff with ID, and guests 18 years and younger.

The concert begins

with the “Overture to Nabucco” by Giuseppe Verdi. The opera is the story of the subjection of the Jews by the Babylonians.

Following the overture is “Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45” (A German Requiem) by Johannes Brahms. It combines a mixed chorus, solo voices and a full orchestra.

The Manchester University A Cappella Choir and the M a n c h e s t e r

Symphony Chorus, conducted by Dr. Debra Lynn, will be featured.

Guest artists are Jeremiah Sanders, baritone, and Shelley Ploss, soprano.

Sanders graduated from Manchester University in 2014 and is pursuing his master’s degree at Butler University. He is a 2016 award recipient of the Encouragement Award at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera National

IUK plans auditions for music scholarships

By The Paper staff KOKOMO — Officials at Indiana University Kokomo invites high school seniors to audition for its music scholarships, available to selected students participating in the Cougar Choir.

This is the second year the campus has awarded scholarships for choir, and Wendy Grice, lecturer of music, said the three previous recipients — Cheyenne Brumbaugh and Elizabeth Curtis, Kokomo; and Kelsey Jackson, Russiaville — are making great contributions to the program.

“These scholarships are a win both

for the students and the Cougar Choir and Harmonics,” she said.

“They help grow our program, while assisting students with their financial needs. We are excited for this opportunity.”

Aspiring choir members should e m a i l iuadmis@iuk.edu, or call 765-455-9217 to schedule an audition, on Saturday, March 25, on campus. Those auditioning should be admitted to IU Kokomo before auditions.

Vocalists should prepare for the sessions like they would for the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) solo and ensemble contest. Those auditioning should pre-

pare an art song, and bring an accompanist if possible. If not, the Cougar Choir accompanist will be available to play. Students also will be asked to write down their activities in choir and other musical experiences, and to bring a copy of their music for the accompanist.

The Cougar Choir, formed in spring 2015, is an all student choir that performs variety of challenging music, including classics, folk songs, Broadway, and popular music.

The choir performs two concerts a year, and also sings at several campus events.

A smaller group, the IUK Harmonics, sings for special occasions.

MU choirs to present concert From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — The M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y Department of Music presents “Welcome Spring! A Choral Celebration” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, in Wine Recital Hall.

The performance features Manchester University’s Il Quattro men’s quartet; Cantabile women’s choir with Scott Avery, conductor; and the Chamber Singers with Debra Lynn, conductor; with

special guest choirs from LaPorte High School with Tom Coe, conductor.

The performance is free and open to the public.

At Wabash Elks Lodge 225 W. Main St.

Friday, March 24 at 7pm Teams of up to 10 players each. $5 per player entry fee.

Proceeds to benefit cancer research centers at Indiana University and Purdue University.

Council Vocal Competition. He has previously performed in Mexico with the San Miguel Institute of Bel Canto and in France.

Ploss is a graduate of Butler University with a master’s degree from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She has performed in many roles and has been a Young Artist with La Musica Lirica, participated in the Charley Creek Vocal Workshop, and recently was a member of the Marcello Giordani Young Artist Program and the Crested Butte Music Festival.

The Manchester

Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1939 as a collaboration of professional and community musicians, along with selected Manchester faculty, staff and student musicians.

Scott Humphries, an assistant professor at MU, conducts the symphony orchestra.

Humphries also conducts the MU Symphonic Band and is principal conductor of the Fort Wayne Area Community Band.

For more information about the M a n c h e s t e r Symphony Orchestra and supporting the M a n c h e s t e r Symphony Society,

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By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Pancakes stacked high Saturday, March 4, as hundreds flocked to the annual Wabash Kiwanis Pancake Day. As the club’s primary fundraising event, the day’s proceeds will go toward

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supporting the local organization’s philanthropic projects and other causes, including the Riley Hospital for Children and the Southside Park Project.

For Wabash County local Dayna Dale, the event is a tradition rooted in a good cause.

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“I’m glad they’re supporting Riley’s because one of my family members was actually in the hospital at Riley for having three holes in her heart. She’s still alive today and I’m so thankful for Wabash Kiwanis supporting Riley and my family.”

Saturday’s event was very successful, according to Wendy Fraizer, Wabash Kiwanis’s president elect.

It’s important to continue the club’s annual event “so that

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we can continue all of our service projects for all the children,” she said, adding that Southside Park is the club’s primary project this year.

Area residents should support the local fundraiser because it’s a way for locals to give back to the community by supporting a community service organization like Wabash Kiwanis Club, according to Frazier.

Instead of supporting the cause by eating, Northfield Key Club President Hallie Zolman volunteered at the Saturday morning event.

“Key Club is a part of Kiwanis and it’s important to get your Kiwanis interaction as well as serve your community,” Zolman told The Paper. “I really have a passion for serving others and I feel like this is a great way to do it.

“Pancake Day is important because it gives back to our community and I believe (the funds) also go to Riley, which is a great organization and they do a lot. It’s just important to help out as much as you can.”

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who graduated from M a n c h e s t e r University in 2014, is returning for a guest artist recital.

The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10 in Wine Recital Hall on East

Street of the North Manchester campus.

Admission is free.

Sanders is currently a teaching fellow at Butler Community Art School at Butler University, where he studies voice performance and opera.

While at MU, he had success as both a soloist and actor.

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Nina DeFord, 92 Avid IU fan May 4, 1924 – Feb. 28, 2017

Nina Marie DeFord, 92, of North Manchester, died at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 at Parkview Whitley Hospital in Columbia City.

She was born May 4, 1924, in Fulton County, to Donald C. and Nona (Tracy) Burch.

Nina was a 1942 graduate of Akron High School. She married R.J. DeFord in Denver, on Sept. 6, 1962; he died Dec. 17, 2016.

She retired from First National Bank/Norwest/Wells Fargo in Wabash after 50 years. Nina was a member of the Wabash Christian Church, a member of the Wabash County Hospital Auxiliary, and worked in the gift shop at the Wabash County Hospital many years. Nina was also an avid I.U. fan. She lived in Wabash 35 years before moving to Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

She is survived by two sisters-in-law, JoAnn Burch of Rochester, and Inez Burch of Fort Wayne, and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and one sister.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Haley Asberry officiating.

Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash, following the service.

Visitation was Friday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Christian Church or Wabash County Cancer Society.

The memorial guest book for Nina may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Donald Byron Hammel, Jr., 88 Former Metro North principal June 1, 1928 – Feb. 28, 2017 Donald Byron Hammel, Jr., 88, a resident of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Huntington and Wabash, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Bonita Springs, Fla. He was born June 1, 1928, to Donald and Dorothea (Sands) Hammel in Huntington. Don married Janet Marie Bare Aug. 14, 1955. He served in the U.S. Air Force, graduated from Huntington College and Indiana University.

Don was a teacher and school administrator in Huntington, Wells, and Wabash counties, retiring as principal of Metro North Elementary School (Wabash County) in 1990. Don and wife, Janet retired to Florida in 2003.

Don is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet; daughters: Joni (Richard) Loehnis, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Jill (Rod) Wilcox, North Manchester; sons: Jeffrey (Jane) Hammel, Blacksburg, Va., and Cary (Nancy Jo) Hammel, Wabash; plus six grandchildren: Kurt (Rebecca) Hammel, Nan Hammel, Sheridan (Brandon) Shepherd, Evan Wilcox, Andrew Hammel, and Joe Hammel. He is also survived by two brothers and a sister: Paul Hammel, Jay Hammel and Shirley Koch, all of Huntington County.

He was preceded in death by his brother Dal Hammel.

A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial donations be sent to: Development Office, Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or the charity of your choice.

Tommy Joe Carroll, 74 Enjoyed restoring autos Oct. 29, 1942 – March 1, 2017 Tommy Joe Carroll, 74, of Wabash, died at 8:17 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash.

He was born Oct. 29, 1942, in Martin, Ky., to Earl Carroll and Edna B. (Stumbo) Carroll Powell.

He is survived by five children, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three sisters, and his longtime companion.

Visitation and funeral services were. Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

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Gary Eltzroth Sr., 70 Muscle car builder Nov. 27, 1946 – March 4, 2017

Gary L. Eltzroth, Sr., 70, of rural Wabash, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 2:05 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family.

He was born Nov. 27, 1946, in Marion, to Ernest and Alma (Leming) Eltzroth.

Gary was a 1964 graduate of Southwood High School and was on the first football team. He married Gloria Henderson at the LaFontaine United Methodist Church on Sept. 4, 1965. Gary retired from Dana Corporation in Marion after 38 years. He was a former Gasser NHRA drag racer, former owner of Eltzroth Automotive and Speed Shop, Avid muscle car builder, and loved to show off his hot rods. He was very active and belonged to several organizations including, The Street Cars Unlimited, Rolling Thunder car clubs, Converse Flying Eagles, Mississinewa Sky Hawks RC club, Wabash Bass Casters, Thursday Morning Old Croonies Breakfast Club, Wabash Gun Club, and the American Legion Post 15.

Gary enjoyed fishing bass tournaments, watching NASCAR, NHRA drag racing, NFL football, and his grandchildren playing sports. He also enjoyed collecting World War II memorabilia, diecast collectibles, camping, going to the lakes, and spending time with his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria Eltzroth of Wabash; three children, Gary (Gina) Eltzroth, Jr of Marion, Geanelle Page of LaFontaine, and Gretchen (Scott) Simpson of Wabash; 11 grandchildren; brother, Bill (Barbara) Eltzroth of Bellingham, Mass.; his kidney donor, Sherry (Dave) Jones of Sturgis, Michigan, and was “Uncle Monkey” to his many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Mindy Owens.

There will be a memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2017 at Wabash Chapel Church of God, 1463 Middle Street, Wabash with Steven Henderson officiating. There will be a Celebration of Gary’s life from 2-6 p.m. Friday at the church.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Kidney Transplant Foundation.

The memorial guest book for Gary may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Patsy Honeycutt, 79 Enjoyed gardening March 9, 1937 – Feb. 27, 2017

Patsy Ann Honeycutt, 79 of Wabash, died at 8:47 a.m., Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born March 9, 1937 in Peru, to Eugene and Hazel (Miller) Lane.

Patsy married Johnny A. Honeycutt in Wabash on Nov. 5, 1954. She retired from P.N. Hirsch in Wabash after 12 years.

She was a charter member of Christian Heritage Church, where she taught Sunday School 20 years. Patsy enjoyed planting flowers, reading, sewing, ceramics, and spoiling her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Johnny Honeycutt; three children, Judy (Bob) Gaines, Michael (Pam) Honeycutt, and James (Melanie) Honeycutt; and daughter-in-law Sheryl Honeycutt, all of Wabash; 10 grandchildren, Courtney Blocher and Mallory (Mike) Kerr, both of Indianapolis, Brooke (Mike) Buzbee of Lafayette, Heath Honeycutt of Wabash, Ryan (Sarah) Honeycutt of Andrews, Paul (Ashlee) Harris of Pennville, Andy (Sandy) Harris of Chicago, Holly (Jeremy) Barnes and Nicholas (Evette) Honeycutt, both of Wabash, and Katie (Parker) Stouffer of North Manchester; 15 great-grandchildren; nine brothers and sisters, Junior (Viola) Lane of Speicherville, Rosie (Larry) Miller of Wabash, Iva Wright, Steve (Lavaughna) Lane, and Linda Allen, all of North Manchester, Peggy (Jerry) Shepler of Wabash, April Lester and Larry Lane, both of North Manchester, and Jerry (Robin) Lane of Liberty Mills.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son Tony Lee Honeycutt who died March 9, 2009, and a great granddaughter.

Funeral services were Friday, March 3, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash with the Rev. Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is the Christian Heritage Church Sunday School Program.

The memorial guestbook for Patsy can be signed on-line at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Jane Souers, 58 Worked at banks

Colene Porter, 95 Operated beauty shop

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Heiddii Guenin, 40 Attended Ball State

May 6, 1958 – March 1, 2017

Oct. 28, 1921 – March 3, 2017

March 6, 1976 – March 2, 2017

Jane E. Souers, 58, Warren, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at her residence in Warren.

She was born on Tuesday, May 6, 1958, in Huntington County.

She married David L. Souers on Saturday, May 23, 1981, at the Hillcrest Church, Warren.

Surviving are her mother, husband, two daughters, three grandchildren, two brothers, a sister and nine nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Monday and Tuesday, March 6-7, at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, Warren.

Services were Tuesday at the funeral home.

Colene E. Porter, 95, formerly of rural Wabash, died at 6:55 am, Friday, March 3, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.

She was born October 28, 1921, in Peru, to George and Elizabeth (Brice) Wilson.

She married Paul Porter in Phenix City, Ala., on Aug. 25, 1942; he died October 2, 1997.

She is survived by a daughter, a granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, and her sister.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at the funeral home.

Heiddii K. Guenin, 40, of Van Buren, passed away at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born to Jon W. and Karen (Schaper) Guenin on March 6, 1976, at Marion.

Heiddii was a graduate of Southwood High School, then she attended Ball State University.

She worked at Circle K in Marion. Heiddii loved animals and she would do anything to help her family or friends.

Along with her parents, Heiddii is survived by a son, Cyrus Cox of Van Buren; brothers, Jon E. Guenin of Lafayette, and Ethan W. Guenin of Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Michelle E. (Guadalupe) Sanchez of Marion; paternal grandmothers, Dorothy Spencer of Marion, and Isobell Ford of LaFontaine; and many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at St. James Lutheran Church, 1206 N. Miller Ave., Marion, with Pastor William Lahrman officiating.

Preferred memorials are directed to Donor’s Choice.

Visitation for family and friends will from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the church. McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, is entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Carla Stellar, 67 Worked at ARC June 5, 1949 – March 2, 2017 Carla Ann Stellar, 67, of Wabash, died Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born June 5, 1949, in Wabash County, to Carl E. and Ida (Reiken) Stellar.

She is survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and her Arc of

Wabash family.

Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 9:30-10:30 am Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Vivian Thompson, 82

Vivian Jean Thompson, 82, of Van Buren, passed away at 6:09 a.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Arrangements are pending with Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

Former ISP Peru Post commander promoted

By The Paper staff PERU – Indiana State Police Maj. Matthew Bilkey to the rank of lieutenant colonel. In his new assignment, Bilkey will serve as the D e p u t y Superintendent / Assistant Chief of Staff of Operations.

Prior to his new assignment, Bilkey, a 21-year-veteran of the department, served as the Assistant Chief of Staff for Indiana State Police Logistics.

Bilkey began his career at the Indiana State Police Lowell District, where he worked road patrol in Newton and Jasper

The Family of Floretta L . Strange would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to all who were involved in her care: Wabash-Miami Home Health Care and Hospice; Grace Stanley, NP and staff; Lagro First Responders; Lagro United Methodist Church; Lincolnville United Methodist Church; and Wabash EMTs. We also send thanks to all who made phone calls, personal visits, and sent cards/gifts/flowers/food. Thank you to all who made memorial donations to Wabash-Miami Home Health Care and Hospice and St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro.

MATTHEW BILKEY Counties. In 1996, Bilkey transferred to the Peru District and was assigned patrol duties in Miami County.

In 2000, Bilkey was assigned to the Indiana State Police Drug Enforcement Section to serve as a

detective. He was promoted to sergeant in 2004 and served as a field supervisor.

Bilkey has also served as the commander for t h e Methamphetamine Suppression Section of the Indiana State Police.

From 2008 until 2011, Bilkey was the commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Police Post, which covers Cass, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash counties. In 2011, Bilkey was promoted to captain and worked as the assistant commander of the Indiana State Police Operations Support

Division, which is based at the Indiana State Police General Headquarters in Indianapolis.

During his career, Bilkey has been a member of the Methamphetamine Clandestine Lab Team and Tactical Intervention Platoon.

He is a certified firearms instructor and field training officer.

Bilkey is a graduate of the 242nd session of the FBI National Academy, held at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The FBI National Academy is a professional course of study for U.S. and international law enforce-

ISP joins enforcement efforts

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The Indiana State Police will join efforts with more than 250

Indiana state and local law enforcement agencies to increase

Bible Study

Thank you to all who called at the funeral home. The message given by Pastor Ben Backer and Father Steve along with memories shared by family and friends were a grat comfort to the family. Music provided by Trula Frank could not have been more appropriate. Just beautiful.

The Lagro United Methodist Church served a wonderful meal following the service. Grandstaff-Hentgen services were dealt with compassion and sincere expression of professionalism.

The numerous expressions of sympathy and the outpour of love have brought comfort to the family. God Bless All of You that have been a part of Our Journey with our mother, Floretta, during her life and during her illness.

- Families of Linda, Sally, Mick, Sam and Joe

ment leaders. Bilkey completed 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training.

Course work was instructed by FBI Academy instructional staff, special agents, and other staff members holding advanced degrees; many who are recognized internationally in their fields of e x p e r t i s e .

Coursework was designed to support, promote, and enhance the personal and professional development of law enforcement leaders.

Bilkey is a graduate of Purdue University and holds a degree in liberal arts.

Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Avenue, Wabash

education and enforcement around dangerous and impaired driving.

Through March 26, 2017, officers across the state will conduct high-visibility patrols specifically designated to identify and intercept those driving aggressively and under the influence.

“Indiana is known for basketball and basketball fans that celebrate the month of March with great hysteria. We also want Indiana to be known as a state where fans celebrate responsibly,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Doug Carter.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 24 At 5:51 p.m., a vehicle driven by Maverick S. Rish, 22, Roann, was traveling east on SR 16 when a dog entered the roadway and was struck.

Feb. 25 At 2:13 a.m., a vehicle driven by Rita A. Cooper, 49, Wabash, was traveling west on CR 250 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Feb. 28 At 4:37 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jessica L. Gordon, 27, Marion, was westbound on Whites Drive when she struck a tree. Gordon was arrested for operating while intoxicated with a blood alcohol content level of .19.

At 4:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Russell D. Smith, 27, North Manchester, was southbound on CR 200 West when he stopped at the intersection of SR 16, proceeded through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Lorra L. Dubinin, 51, Roann.

March 2 At 9:19 p.m., a semi tractor trailer driven

by Brian L. Lowe, 38, Jackson, Mich., was traveling west on U.S. 24 when he attempted to brake for a traffic light at CR 200 West, proceeded through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Kyle S. Howard, 34, North Manchester.

Citations Feb. 25 Devin M. Pierce, 20, North Manchester, driving while suspended infraction.

Feb. 27 Devan C. Copeland, 22, Kokomo, driving while suspended infraction and speeding.

Bookings Skyler C. Hall, 19, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on possession of marijuana charge.

Nathan S. Patton, 32, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.

Mason K. Hayslip, 29, Huntington, felony termination of elec-

tronic home detention/community corrections on maintaining a common nuisance charge.

Tabetha E. Tyler, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor theft and felony theft.

Lucinda Johnson, 58, North Manchester, battery.

Michael S. Combs, 27, Wabash, misdemeanor Kosciusko County warrant for criminal trespass and public intoxication charges.

Sean L. Judy, 39, Liberty Mills, misdemeanor failure to appear on child support.

James A. Zepeda, 51, Logansport, felony failure to appear on theft charge and felony failure to appear on habitual offender charge.

Travis N. Carpenter, 37, Wabash, misdemeanor possession of a schedule I, II, III or IV controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish or salvia and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia.

Scott M. Haupert, 29, Huntington, misdemeanor failure to appear on failure to pay child support.

Bryan E. Carr, 31, Wabash, felony probation violation on possession of a narcotic drug charge.

Harley Sparks, 25, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on illegal possession of a syringe.

Kenneth R. Marcum, 41, North Manchester, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on conversion charge.

Holly A. Sutton, 41, Wabash, misdemeanor contempt.

Ryan M. Taylor, 37, Wabash, felony unlawful possession of a syringe.

Tiranda M. Stevens, 20, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond on theft charge, felony forgery and felony theft.

Matthew W. Middleton, 38, Wabash, parole warrant.

Justin L. McKenzie, 31, Wabash, parole warrant, no locals.

Chester M. Dollarhide, 32, Liberty Mills, two counts felony failure to register as a sex offender.

James W. Osborne, 36, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on

possession of marijuana charge and misdemeanor petition to revoke probation on operating while intoxicated.

Cristin L. Price, 32, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on unlawful possession of a syringe charge.

Clint J. Bishir, 31, Wabash, felony domestic battery committed in the presence of a child younger than 16-years-old.

Wabash Police Department Accidents Feb. 24 At 11:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Audrie N. Randel, 17, Wabash, was southbound on North Cass Street when she collided with a vehicle driven by Marcia L. Parson, 63, Wabash.

At 9:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Wendy R. Gray Thomas, 43, Wabash, was traveling west on Market Street when she collided with a parked vehicle.

Feb. 25 At 5:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Melissa K. Webb, 18, Wabash, was southbound on Spring Street when she stopped at the intersection of Walnut Street, attempted to proceed through the intersection and collided with a vehicle driven by Robert W. Spicer, 39, North Manchester.

Feb. 27 At 3:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Loretta A. Owens, 83, North Manchester, was westbound on Ohio Street, failed to yield at a stop sign and collided with a vehicle driven by Vicki L. Gray, 70, Wabash.

Feb. 28 At 4:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Eric M. Kennedy, 24, Huntington, was southbound on Cass Street when he collided with a semi tractor-trailer driven by Raymond D. Lucas, 55, Indianapolis.

Kennedy was cited for no financial responsibility and additional charges are pending.

He also had a preliminary blood alcohol content level of .20.

At 6:26 a.m., a vehicle driven by Norman L. Benjamin, 70, Wabash, was southbound on Manchester Avenue when he crossed the centerline and collided with a vehicle driven by Jay D. Cole, 50, Akron.

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Troopers will be patrolling all across Indiana to protect our fellow Hoosiers and remove those from the road that fail to heed the warnings and are found to be driving dangerously or operating while intoxicated.”

Increased enforcement during March is a statewide effort supported by federal funding allocated to the state police from the Traffic Safety Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI). Troopers will work overtime to conduct observational patrols and sobriety checkpoints around

the clock.

According to ICJI, in March 2016 there were 495 alcohol-related crashes across Indiana, resulting in 231 injuries and 11 f a t a l i t i e s .

Additionally, during the same period, crash reports indicate 1,128 collisions occurred due to dangerous driving, resulting in 260 injuries and two fatalities.

Dangerous driving includes factors such as speed too fast for weather conditions, distracted driving, and fatigued driving.

“Protecting all those traveling Indiana’s roadways is an action we do not take lightly,” said ICJI Executive Director

Dave Murtaugh.

“With various celebratory events taking place during the month of March, it’s important we remind all drivers and passengers the responsibility of staying safe on the road, lies at their feet. I want to thank our hard working and dedicated officers who will be out in full patrol working to ensure this message is front and center in the mind of all those behind the wheel. The key to safe travel is simple. Buckle up and drive sober.”

Crashes resulting from dangerous and impaired driving are preventable.

The Indiana State Police and ICJI would like to

remind motorists safe driving is as simple as following these easy steps: — Before the celebration begins, plan a safe way home — Do not drive impaired — If you do drink, use a taxi, public transportation, ridesharing service or designate a sober friend or family member, and give them your keys — If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 911 — If you know someone who is about to drive or ride impaired, take their keys and help make arrangements to get them home safely

Wabash Police warn Wabash man faces of gas company call multiple drug charges scam

By The Paper staff

By The Paper staff A call scam is again circulating through Wabash this time in the form of a gas company bill collector.

The Wabash Police Department (WPD) received several complaints of a caller claiming to be from the NIPSCO Gas Company who requests immediate payments for gas bills, according Cpt. Matt Benson, the department’s public information officer.

The caller advised residents of a threat of the gas being turned off if a payment is not received The collision then caused a secondary accident in which both vehicles struck a third vehicle driven by Gregory A. McLain, 64, North Manchester.

March 1 At 7:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by John E. Tyson, 58, Wabash, was southbound on Cass Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Katie E. Watkins, 27, Wabash.

March 2 At 10:25 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jo A. Burch, 85, North Manchester, was attempting to park in

within the hour, Benson continued.

Wabash law enforcement advised that NIPSCO does not contact any client by phone and, instead, sends two letters by mail notifying the customer that they are behind on payments. At no time will a NIPSCO representative call demanding immediate payment, according to Benson.

Wabash City Police reminds citizens not to provide any information if a phone call is received and demands immediate payment, bank information or personal information. the 600 block of East Street when she collided with a legally parked vehicle.

March 3 At 10:47 a.m., a vehicle driven by Louis A. Miller, 67, Denver, was backing into a parking space on Market Street when he collided with a legally parked vehicle.

Citations Feb. 28 Daniel L. Kochenour, 38, Roann, driving while suspended infraction.

North Manchester Accidents

A Wabash man is facing six drug-related charges following a Wabash County Drug Task Force (DTF) investigation, according to Cpt. Matt Benson, Wabash Police Department’s public information officer.

At approximately 7:17 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, the DFT, WPD, Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and Indiana State Police executed a search warrant on a residence in the 500 block of North Wabash Street.

According to a press release from Benson: Wabash Police allege that several men and women were

March 1 At 7:38 p.m., an unknown vehicle that left the scene struck a vehicle parked in the 100 block of West 9th Street.

March 3 At 7:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dennis G. Sites, 68, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle in the 100 block of West 4th Street.

Citations Feb. 27 Kenneth L. Sanchez, 18, Warsaw, failure to maintain financial responsibility.

Myron A. Dill, 39,

located in the home, only one was charged at the time.

Alex M. LeMaster, 23, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, dealing a controlled substance, possession of a hypodermic needle and maintaining a common nuisance.

All other occupants were interviewed and released.

LeMaster is currently being held in the Wabash County Jail.

This is an ongoing investigation and others may face criminal charges, according to the release.

Liberty Mills, operating while suspended.

March 1 Jeffery S. Abbott, 38, North Manchester, possession of paraphernalia.

Arrests Feb. 25 Ernest Johnson III, 36, North Manchester, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement and battery.

Cases Feb. 26 At 1:50 p.m., theft and drug report taken in the 200 block of East Main Street.

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Fire Feb. 25 At 10:14 p.m., 200 block of East Main Street for medical assist.

Feb. 28 At 2:55 a.m., 500 block of Singer Road for medical assist.

At 11 a.m., 300 block of Hickory Lane for medical assist.

March 1 At 11:58 a.m., 500 block of SR 13 for transformer on fire.

March 2 At 12:24 a.m., units from North Manchester, Chest and Pleasant Township Fire D e p a r t m e n t s responded to an alarm in the 1100 block of North Market Street.

By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS Indiana State Police Capt. Ed Schroder was promoted to the rank of major.

In his new assignment, Schroder will serve as the north zone commander for the Indiana State Police. The north zone consist of Indiana State Police posts at Lowell, Lafayette, Peru, Toll Road, Fort Wayne, and Bremen.

Prior to his promotion, Schroder, a 29year veteran of the department, served approximately 12 years as captain of

ED SCHRODER the Indiana State Police’s Area I. The Indiana State Police posts at Peru, Lafayette, and Lowell make up Area I. Schroder began his career at the Peru District, where he

patrolled primarily in Cass County. He has served as corporal, first sergeant, and lieutenant for the district.

Additionally, Schroder worked as a problem oriented policing sergeant and served as a member of the Underwater Search and Rescue Team for 13 years.

Schroder graduated from DePauw University and has completed the Northwestern Traffic Institute and the FBI National Academy. He and his wife, Kim, have three sons and live in Cass County.

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Wabash man acquitted of child molestation charges

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash man was acquitted of all charges in an attempted child molestation case following jury verdict Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Stoney A. Hobson, 51, was found not

guilty for felony attempted child molesting and felony performing sexual conduct in the presence of a minor.

The charges stemmed from a March 2016 Wabash Police Department investigation, in which the Division of Family Services

informed officers of an alleged molestation incident involving Hobson and a child younger than 10years-old.

Hobson was also preliminarily charged with felony child solicitation. The charge was dismissed Feb. 17 prior to the trial.

Permits Dave Harris, pole building addition.

Elizabeth Calhoun, new home.

Haupert Land Holdings LLC, confinement building.

Linda Schafer, plant nursery.

Marriage Licenses Jashua L. Thomas, 37, and Kelly A. Campbell, 37.

Terra E. Castle, 28, and Ricky A. Reahard, 28.

FW Shrine Circus entertains 380 local students

By The Paper staff The Fort Wayne Shrine Circus entertained approximately 380 Wabash County students on Jan. 26.

Together with teachers and parents, the students boarded nine buses to the circus in Fort Wayne to see a variety of performances.

The show included high-wire motorcycle acts, climbing and

balancing acts and routines with horses, camels, dogs and elephants. Three daredevils riding dirt bikes ended the night by doing a high jump into the air.

The Wabash Shrine Club members said it is always a joy to see the students’ excitement at the show, according to a press release.

“We want to thank all the State, County

In Memory of Mom & Grandma Kirk

Norma Kirkpatrick 12.6.31 - 3.6.16 It’s been a long year without you.

We miss you so much, your distinctive hearty laugh and pointing that ever loving finger at your grandkids without even saying a word, they knew you meant business!

We miss the ever so eventful road trips with you, your sister and childhood friends that were filled with fun, laughter and adventure.

Your grandchildren have a lot of great memories of you and the awesome quality time you spent with each of them.

We know you are sitting and taking in the beautiful landscape and flowers while listening to the birds and watching your favorite, hummingbirds.

We love and miss you so much.

Rhon & Jo Jody, Chad, Josh & Teena Crystal & Angie and all the great grandkids

and City Police for their service to allow us to pass through all (the) lights to get us there on time,” the release continued.

Local businesses sponsored the students’ entry fee payments. The businesses included North Central Co-op, Crystal Glass and Ext., Hoffman’s Nursery and Landscaping Inc., T u c ke r / Wa b a s h

Realty LLC, Southside Supply, Baker Insurance, J.M. Reynolds Oil Co., State Farm Insurance – Todd Adams, Fowler Dentist, Rettig and Sons, Eco Water, Southside Barber Shop, Friermood Tire and A l i g n m e n t , Lundquist Real Estate Services, Robert McClasin, Michael Beauchamp, William Preston,

State Farm Insurance – Brian Mallow, Kirtlan Automotive, Atlas Building Services, Miller Home Furnishings, Builders Mart of Wabash, Family Chiropractic PC, Wabash Electric Supply, Wabash Valley Chrysler, McKillip Seed Co., Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Home, Schlemmer Bros., C o u n t r y s i d e

Veterinary Hospital, D and J Radabaugh Inc., David Hollenback, Pettit Printing and Wabash True Value Hardware.

Local Nobles attending with the buses were Robert Brinson, Frank Nordman, David Hollenback, Michael Beauchamp, Clint Harden and Robert Gillespie.

App makes donating blood easier By the WPD staff Donating is easier than ever with the Red Cross Blood Donor App and RapidPass.

With the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, donors can conveniently schedule and manage donation appointments, access their donor card, track the impact of their donations and earn rewards. Donors can also save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by using RapidPass to com-

plete their pre-donation reading and health history questions online at redcrossblood.org/Rapid Pass before coming to their appointments.

“I’ve always thought it was the right thing to do, to donate when it was convenient for me,” said Lance Ford. “But after my triplets were born premature and needed transfusions in the neonatal intensive care unit, I decided that it was more important to seek out opportunities to

donate, rather than just waiting until it was convenient to me.

The Red Cross apps and notifications make it very easy to find a location near you, and they are so courteous, respectful and efficient. There is really no excuse not to donate. It’s such a small thing that makes such a big difference!”

March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943 in celebration of the Red Cross volunteers

who help those in need by giving their time, money or blood.

Join their ranks by making an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visi t i n g redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

The First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., will have a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Joy Harber 765-833-5231 roannhappenings @yahoo.com

Farmer’s Market for the summer of 2017, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-3482863.

ROANN ALUMNI High School Banquet will be April 21. The classes of 1957 and 1958 will be recognized. It will be held at the Roann United Methodist Church.

The cost for the banquet with the meals is $12.50. Attendance without the meals is $2.50. Registration and refreshments begin at %:30 p.m.

The meal will begin at 6 p.m. and the program at 7:15 p.m.

Assistance for parking and entry to the church will be provided by the Methodist Church.

Those interested are invited to come early to the Roann Public Library for a special alumni greeting.

RHS class pictures as well as other town and school memorabilia will be on display. Special visiting hours will be from 4:30-6 p.m. Those wishing to use the elevator, please enter through the southwest door. RSVP to Janet Shawver, 403 Calvary Lane, Angola, IN 46703.

Reservations by April 7. Checks are payable to Roann Alumni. For more information, call Janet Shawver 260665-9673 or Joe Krom 574-780-5970.

LIBRARY NEWS: Indiana State Park Pass is back at the library. The State Park Annual Pass Library Check-out Program has again offered one state park entrance pass to each of the 240 libraries across Indiana. The Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library has one park pass available to check out.

Throughout 2017, adult Roann Library patrons may check out the park pass for one week, no renewals.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Parks Pass is available on a first-come, firstserved basis, so reservations for specific dates are not available.

Late return fees will be charged at a rate of $1 per day, and a replacement fee of $50 would be added if the pass were lost or not returned.

The pass provides free access to Indiana’s 32 state parks and also to Indiana’s state for-

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Randall Birk, Cory Samuel Donaldson, Michael David Williams, Drew Rensberger, Duane Trump, Colleen Summers, Benjamin David Vigar, Mike Slee, Jeffrey David Tillman, Jim Pell, Jerry Vigar, Jerry Blackburn, and Toni McKillip. (From the Roann Community Calendar).

H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Krom.

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THE ROANN LIONS CLUB met on March 2 at the town hall in Roann.

First Vice -President Russell Krom reported on old business that the recycling program for the collection of aluminum cans. Three large lids have been donated which will be fitted onto large plastic totes. These will be in place soon. This is a fund raiser for the Lions Club to pay for the July 4 fireworks.

Keith Ford did some further checking on the old caboose being placed in Roann. A motion was made and seconded for the Lions Club to pursue this project.

This would be another great replica of the history of Roann that could possibly draw people to our little historical town.

It will take some time to get the caboose repaired, and moved to the chosen site and, maybe some fund raising, or donations to help out with the expenses.

Ford reported that the Roann C o m m u n i t y Heritage group is working on replacing the sign at state road 15 and 16. Snep Signs near North Manchester will be painting the sign.

They plan to enclose the west end of the sign. It was asked if the Lions Club would be willing to build that end in to be able to paint words there.

A motion was made and seconded for the Lions Club to finish the west end.

Donna Harman reported on the Valentine dinner served in February.

She said they served 47 meals which included the entertainers and delivered 19 meals to shut-ins.

They had many compliments on the change of menu and easier access for the handicapped. After the entertainment, door prizes were

given out and they played several games of bingo. Thanks to all the Lions Club members for helping with food, and kitchen help.

Harman also reported the date for the Easter egg hunt this year will be April15, at 10 A. M. The festival fund raiser, the Richvalley tenderloin meal is April 29th and we will need Lions club members help per shift for that event.

Members present: Russell Krom, Phil Dale, Don Everest, Donna Harman, Danny Shoemaker, Keith Ford, Vonell Krom, Bill Palmer, and Harold Corn.

ROANN FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER: The annual R i c h v a l l e y Tenderloin Meal will be held on April 29 at the Roann C o m m u n i t y Building, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

ROANN COMMUNITY CALENDAR: A reminder that it is time once again to get updates and corrections on the Lions Club community calendar. Those need to be called in by April 30. The calendars are $6 each. If your children no longer live at home they will be taken off the calendar unless they too buy a calendar.

Please remember that maiden names change and there are also anniversaries to review each year as well.

THE ROANN COVERED BRIDGE Committee is in need of someone to organize the festival arts & crafts show. This would entail checking people in with their crafts, setting up the arts & crafts for display during the festival, enlisting judges and volunteers to sit with the crafts during the open hours at the festival.

Crafts are checked out on Saturday evening.

Please contact Donna Harman at 765-833-5663 for more information or to volunteer.

RECYCLING: There is a temporary aluminum can collection container at Heeter’s in Roann for pop cans. Proceeds from the collected cans will benefit the July 4 fireworks.

ROANN FARMERS MARKET: Those interested in being a part of the

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Knights capture sectional title

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com

MEIER -- Wrapping up a memorable sectional, Southwood and Manchester represented Wabash County in the championship game with the 20-4 Knights taking on the 8-16 Squires for the third time this season.

Southwood defeated Manchester 65-52 and 6343 in the two previous games, but Saturday night would be a different story.

The Squires stayed close in the first half, followed by Southwood taking a double-digit lead, and the Knights held off a furious Squire push to claim the sectional championship with a 54-49 win.

Southwood took an early 5-0 lead and held the Squires scoreless for the first three minutes.

Brayden Casper got Manchester on the board with two jumpers, including a 3-pointer to tie it up at 5-5.

The game remained tight, but Mason Hamby gave Manchester its first lead with six points over a 1:30 stretch, and a 3-pointer from David McAtee at the buzzer gave the Squires a 16-14 lead after one quarter.

With Manchester leading 20-16, Southwood used an 8-0 run with two baskets each from Peyton Trexler and Matt Nose to lead 24-20 and eventually 29-25 at halftime.

Koehl Fluke cut it to 2927 early in the third quarter, but the Knights went on an 11-0 run with two 3pointers from Nose and one from Carson Blair to take a 40-27 lead.

Casper hit a three, followed by a basket from Fluke to cut the lead to 4032 heading into the fourth quarter.

Southwood led 44-35 with 6:52 left in the game, but the Squires came back with a 7-0 run, including a 3-pointer from Fluke to make it a 44-42 score.

Holmes, Martz and Nose each responded with baskets to make it 50-42 with 3:23 left, but the Squires had one more run in them.

McAtee scored five straight points to cut the lead to 50-49 with 1:09 left, but Nose scored inside with 46 seconds left.

After a miss from McAtee, Nose scored again with 17.6 left, and the Knights held on for the win.

Nose led Southwood with 24 points, followed by

Blair with nine, Martz with seven, Trexler and Holmes with six each, and Finicle with two.

Hamby led the Squires with 20, while Fluke had 11, McAtee had 10, and Casper added eight.

The Knights will face Frankton (19-6) in the second game of the Lapel Regional this Saturday in the second game of the morning session, starting at approximately 12:30 p.m.

Covington (18-7) and Madison-Grant (13-11) will play in the 10:30 a.m. game.

First round Manchester 57 Lewis Cass 56 A game for the ages.

Manchester didn't score its first basket until 5:54 left in the second quarter, but it was the last basket that will be remembered as the Squires defeated Lewis Cass 57-56 in the opening game of the Oak Hill Sectional.

Cass used a 2-3 zone to stifle the Squire offense, taking a 15-2 lead after the first quarter, but Manchester got back in the game with a 14-2 run over the last four minutes of the half to tie things up at 20-20.

The Squires kept it close, but couldn't get closer than five points when they cut the Kings' lead to 48-43 with a 3-pointer from Koehl Fluke with 5:10 left in the game.

The Kings went up 5652, with 1:05 left, but the final minute belonged to the Squires.

Mason Hamby hit two free throws, and with 25.2 seconds remaining, Fluke nailed a 3-pointer to give Manchester the lead.

Cass had three shots in the final five seconds, with the final shot bouncing on the rim four times before falling out as time expired, giving the Squires the 57-56 win.

David McAtee led the Squires with 18 points, followed by Hamby with 14, Fluke with 13.

Oak Hill 52 Wabash 29 The Wabash Apaches had the daunting task of facing third-ranked Oak Hill on the Eagles' home court. The Apaches stayed close for most of the first half, but a second-half run from Oak Hill ended Wabash's season with a 5229 loss.

Oak Hill jumped out to an early 7-2 lead, but bas-

kets from Trenton Daughtry and Elijah Vander Velden cut it to 7-6.

Oak Hill maintained their slight lead at 15-12 after Vander Velden hit two free throws with 3:06 left in the first half.

But Oak Hill scored the next 11 points to lead 26-12 late in the half, and never let Wabash get it back to single digits.

The Eagles extended the lead to 48-26 after three quarters, then slowed things down in the fourth, outscoring the Apaches 4-3 over the last eight minutes to secure the win.

Wabash was led by Luke Mattern with 11 points, followed by Vander Velden with 10.

Southwood 72 Northfield 52 Southwood put Northfield in an early hole and never allowed the Norse to get closer than nine points to run away with a 72-52 win in the opening round of sectional play.

The Knights were on fire early, racing out to a 19-0 lead in the first 5 1/2 minutes. In the run, Southwood pressured Northfield with a zone defense, while Peyton Trexler scored eight points, Dallas Holmes scored six on two 3-pointers, and Carson Blair had five, including a 3-pointer.

Northfield slowly battled back, cutting the lead to 24-8 at the end of the first quarter, then started the second quarter with a 6-2 run to make it 26-14.

Back-to-back baskets from Austin Trump and Kyle Reed cut it to 29-20, and they kept it close with a 36-24 Knight lead at halftime.

Southwood used the hot hands of Blair and Holmes early in the third quarter to give the Knights a 50-29 lead, on their way to a 64-40 lead after three, and the 72-52 final.

For Southwood, Blair led the way with 23 points, followed by Holmes with 22, and Trexler with 16.

Semifinals Manchester 59 Rochester 36 Manchester never trailed in its semifinal match-up with Rochester, but the Zebras hung tough for the first 12 minutes of the game. The Squires used a 15-0 run to turn a 13-12 advantage into a 2812 lead and finished off the Zebras by a 59-36

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Mason Hamby had the hot hand early, scoring the Squires' first seven points, but Rochester scored the first five points of the second quarter to cut the lead to 13-12.

Sparked by back-toback 3-pointers from Koehl Fluke, the Squires ended the half with a 24-12 lead, then extended it to 30-14 in the third quarter.

Manchester led by as many as 25 points and never let the Zebras get it under 20 points.

The Squires were led

by Hamby with 19 points, David McAtee with 12, Kamdyn Lester with 11, and Fluke with eight.

Southwood 60 Oak Hill 52 In the most anticipated game of the sectional, Hoosier Hysteria was on display when thirdranked Oak Hill and eighth-ranked Southwood

battled for a place in the sectional championship game.

The game was close throughout despite Oak Hill leading for only two minutes of the contest.

The Knights held off a furious Eagle come-back attempt in the final three minutes and pulled off the upset with a 60-52 win.

Oak Hill led 5-4 with 2:40 left in the first quarter, but Dallas Holmes hit back-to-back 3-pointers, followed by a steal and layup from Peyton Trexler to give Southwood a 12-5 lead.

The Eagles used a 5-0 run to end the half to cut the lead to 25-23, then regained the lead early in the third quarter.

The Knights answered with a 10-0 run to lead 3728 early in the fourth quarter.

Southwood led 53-45 with 2:04 remaining in the

game, but the Eagles gave it one last push.

Tyce Frank converted a 4-point play, followed by a 3-pointer from David Arens to cut Southwood's lead to 53-52 with 1:19 left.

Southwood's Carson Blair hit two free throws, and after an Oak Hill miss, Matt Nose scored on a fast-break to make it 5752. with 26 seconds remaining.

Trexler got a steal, was fouled and hit 1-2 free throws for a 58-52 lead with 19.3 seconds left.

After an Oak Hill miss, Blair was fouled and sealed it with two free throws for the final 60-52 score, setting up an allWabash County championship game.

Blair led the Knights with 16 points, followed by Nose with 15, Holmes with 13, Trexler with 11, Blake Martz with three, and Jeff Finicle with two.

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The Emmanuel Christian boys’ basketball team poses with its trophy following the Eagles’ third-straight championship. Team members include (front row, from left) Jack Niccum, Riley Miller, Isaac Cooper, Brogan Templin, (back row, from left) head coach Merrill Templin, Ben Holbrook, Jaxton Coyne, Preston Ritzema, Levi Hinds, J.C. Frank, Ariston Trusty, Jonathan Napier, Jake Clevinger, Davis Coyne and assistant coach Jeff Miller. Photo provided

Emmanuel wins 3rd straight state title E m m a n u e l Christian School won its third straight Indiana Association of Christian Schools’ Boys Basketball state tournament.

The contest took placed Feb. 24-25.

The Eagles were the top seed in the 2017 tourney. The team opened play Feb. 24

against Grace Plymouth and posted a 57-32 win.

That set up a championship game with No.2 ranked Conrnerstone Baptist Academy Eagles from Indianapolis.

Emmanuel started the game slow and at the end of the first quarter were behind

11-3. By half time, Emmanuel fought its back into the game, 18-21.

However, Cornerstone came out in the third quarter and increased its lead to more than 10 points.

Coached by Merrill Templin, Emmanuel had a goal of getting Cornerstone into foul

trouble. Early in the fourth quarter, Durango Payne of Cornerstone, fouled out with 5:17 left in the game. Durango was Cornerstone’s top scorer with 20 points.

Emmanuel began to get back into the game. Ben Holbrook scored eight points in the fourth quarter,

supported by Davis Coyne with four points. With the score tied 44-44 and 6.6 seconds left on the clock,

Coyne made a free throw and the ECS defense was able to hold Cornerstone off with a victory of 45-

44.

Holbrook ended the game with 14 points, while Coyne had 12 points.

Knights surprise pundits

had lost by 21 points earlier in the season to Oak Hill at Southwood.

The Southwood Knights fresh off of a So after cutting down the nets and returning thrilling upset win over host No.3 Oak Hill on to Southwood (21-4) for a pep rally, Coach John Friday night 60-52, then beat Manchester 54-49 Burrus and the Knights now direct their sights in Saturday night’s title game to to the Lapel Regional and a date on move on to the Regional this week.

Saturday at noon with Frankton (19But there is much more to it than 6). Wabash WebTV will be there to that. Manchester set the tone for the bring it to you starting just before entire tourney by upsetting Lewis tipoff.

Cass on Tuesday night 57-56.

The Wabash WebTV broadcast Southwood’s upset of Oak Hill comteam will provide you with a type of pleted the action on Friday night media that has become the wave of after Manchester handled Rochester the future and we love doing it for setting up the title game matchup you and will try to refine the broadthat maybe only the Knight and casts to continually upgrade and Squire teams and their fans even make it top notch. Speaking for our thought was possible. commentators, Rick Harness, Jim Pundits from around the Indiana Landrum, Tim Harness, Chandler basketball world had predicted Oak Jones and yours truly as well as our BILL BARROWS Hill and Cass to figure in the final tech and support staff, Steven Weir, game by most accounts. The venue David Fenker and Julie Schnepp, at Oak Hill was packed with electricity all week thanks for tuning in! long in a manner that we used to experience Join Wabash WebTV for exciting action of years and years ago when each community fol- Indiana High School athletics. The Wabash lowed each team’s every move and lived and WebTV schedule will be published in The died with each possession. The house was Paper of Wabash County. You can expect to find packed to the rafters until long after the out- out where we will be by checking this article come of close games that came down to the last every week for sports action. If you are at a seconds on the clock. THAT WAS TRUE game or cannot watch it live, an archive of the HOOSIER HYESTERIA!!!! An upset by a team featured game is available on the website shortin Manchester, who were probably an after- ly after the completion of each game. thought and another upset by the Knights, who

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MSD of Wabash County hopes to launch a new preschool program starting this fall, according to school officials.

Tim Drake, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, announced the cor poration’s prospects at MSD’s Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 28.

“There have been conversations within the district to have a preschool, north and south, but the chink in the armor has always been funding,” Drake told the board, “The State does not fund that. So finding funding to pay for the staff members is really the ultimate challenge.”

However, the corporation may have found a solution.

“Our Title One budget was cut pretty significantly last year. …

Well they have released more Title One funds now,” Drake said. “So instead of putting that money (kindergarten) to three, we were going to try to put that money toward preschool and fund a teacher through that.”

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want to seek out,” Moore said. “If we can get them into some experiences and help prepare them, it’s going to close that achievement gap a lot sooner.

“In our county, … there is a huge need for additional preschools, especially preschools to help with families that don’t necessarily have the means and the funding to send their students to preschool whether that be they can’t afford it or they can’t provide transportation because they’re at work.”

Local area preschools are typically half-day and offered only a few days a week, she continued.

“So it’s getting them there at 9 a.m. and picking them up at noon, and that’s just very difficult for parents that are living from paycheck to paycheck,” Moore said.

She added that the program will be a “great piece” for the Wabash County community and “hopefully we’ll see that impact academically and socially sooner.”

The preschool’s students would utilize the school’s bus system to transport students to and from the schools with the older students. The youths would remain at school for a full day and be provided lunch.

The program’s goal will be to offer class sizes with between 12 to 18 students and be led by one certified teacher and one paraprofessional, according to Moore.

Due to funding concerns, it is not certain if the program will be available at both Southwood and Northfield districts in the fall, according to Drake.

“The challenge is of course the cycle of things,” he explained.

“One of the (UF) grants we might be able to apply for now.

The other one, the cycle really won’t open up until the fall. So it becomes a challenge … offering at both north and south, and rather than say, ‘Well if we can’t offer it at both, we’re not going to offer it at all,’ we’re going to push through and try to at least offer it at one location.

“The goal is to offer it at both and to try our best to fund that outside of our General Fund.”

Qualified students must be 4-years-old by Aug. 1.

For more information, contact their school system’s local building principal – either Moore or S o u t h w o o d Elementary Principal Phil Boone – by calling 260-563-8050.

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“Really, we’re trying to create a preschool through alternate funding,” he said.

Drake added that the MSD program is not intended to take business away from other preschools, but to instead become a partner with the other programs and care for the county’s unmet need.

While the program will be opened to anyone, “our focus would be Title One kids,” he said. “We’re kind of looking at kids that currently don’t go to daycare, families that currently can’t afford daycare. Those are the kids that really need help later on in life and so the sooner we get them the better.”

Janette Moore, Metro North Elementary School principal and partner in spearheading the program’s development, explained to the board that there is a noticeable gap growing between kindergarten students that attended preschool and those that didn’t.

“Within our students that enter kindergarten, we notice every year a bigger and bigger gap between students that are prepared and kindergarten ready and students that have had no enriching experiences or were limited, and that, to me, would be the students we would

March 8, 2017

Wabash County Superior Court Judge Christopher Goff is one of 21 applicants for the upcoming Indiana Supreme Court vacancy, the Indiana Judicial N o m i n a t i n g Commission (JNC) announced Friday, March 3.

The seat will be available later this spring following Justice Robert D. Rucker’s retirement after serving 26 years on the Supreme Court bench.

In 2015, the JNC named Goff a finalist for the Indiana Court of Appeals, Second District. However, in July, then-former Gov. Mike Pence selected Marion Superior Court Judge Robert Altice, Jr., to fill the vacancy.

Filling the Supreme

Court vacancy will follow the same protocol as the lower court’s.

The seven-member JNC will be responsible for recruiting and selecting candidates to fill the vacancy on the state’s highest court, according to the Indiana Constitution and state statute. The commission will then review applications, consider applicants’ eligibility, legal education, writings, reputation in the practice of law and other pertinent information to decide who to interview.

To be eligible for nomination, the state constitution requires that a person be domiciled in the state, a U.S. citizen and admitted to practice as a lawyer for 10 years or served as a circuit or superior court judge for at least five years.

Initial interviews will take place March 20-22 with a second round of interviews to occur April 17-19.

Interviews will be open to the public and take place at the Indiana State House in room 319.

After the interviews and deliberations in an executive session, the JNC will publically vote to send three qualifiers to Gov. Eric Holcomb. He will then have 60 days to select Indiana’s next justice.

The other finalists include Dale Arnett from Winchester, Clark Circuit Court Four Judge Vicki Carmichael, Stephen R. Creason from Indianapolis, Ralph Dowling from Muncie, Morgan Superior Court One Judge Peter R. Foley, Marion Superior Court Criminal Division

Seven Judge Clayton A. Graham, Floyd Superior Court Three Judge Maria Granger, Elizabeth Green from Indianapolis, Lyle R. Hardman from South Bend, Leslie Henderzahs from Fishers, St. Joseph Superior Court Judge Steven Hostetler, Boone Superior Court One Judge Matthew Kincaid, Washington Circuit Court Judge Larry Medlock, Jaime M. Oss from La Porte, Bryce D. Owens from Pendleton, William Riley from Indianapolis, Peter Rusthoven from Indianapolis, Indiana House District 64 Representative Thomas W. Washburne from Evansville, Leanna K. Weissman from Lawrenceburg and Andrew U. D. Straw from Schaumburg, Ill.

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Council has hearing on Stellar program

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Three people – all Wabash City Council members – asked questions Monday night, Feb. 27, during a public hearing on the city’s Owner Occupied Housing Phase 1 Community Development Block Grant.

Region 3A representatives Matt Brinkman and Dave Gee discussed the first phase of the program – one of the Stellar projects – and its impact on the second phase.

“The grant was for $250,000, and the city

provided a local match in the amount of $25,000, per program requirements,” Brinkman, the grant administrator, told the council and the audience. “This gave us a total of $275,000 to pay for all costs associated with the repairing of eleven homes.”

A total of $18,453 was not spent, he noted, and that money will be carried over to the second phase of the program. That will allow the program to assist 12 homeowners in that round.

To receive funding under the program, a homeowner must be

disabled and/or at least 55 years of age with an income of at least 80 percent or less of the area median income for Wabash County.

The funding is for repairs to the home, such as lead remediation and the safety and security of the home.

“We are not allowed to use funds for room additions, work complete, and major structural improvements to the home,” Brinkman said.

Gee, the project manager, said more than $219,000 was used for such things as windows, doors, roofs, lead assessment

and lead clearance.

“We did seven roofs,” he continued.

“We sided seven homes. We did windows and doors on nine homes, and a very off-the-cuff total of 14 doors and 70 to 75 windows.”

The windows, he noted, are energy-star windows “of good quality. Not Pellas or Andersons, but good quality.”

Also installed were five furnaces, two air conditioners and two water heaters, Gee said.

He said he has completed final inspection on all the homes involved, and they are now awaiting lead

clearances at the various sites.

The sites also must be inspected by the city, after which the lead inspector can check out the homes, possibly in 14 to 17 days.

“I’m not hedging on you folks,” he said.

“That depends on all lead clearances coming back without failure. That is not a mean task. If the inspector steps on the property and sees a paint chip in the bushes, the house fails.”

Council member Doug Adams asked if

the lead clearance involved just paint, or also lead levels in water.

“Housing and C o m m u n i t y Development, as the number one item on any rehab, we have to go in and remove any lead hazards in the home,” Gee said.

“That calls for a lead person to come in and do a lead test before we work. After we’re done they have to come in and perform what we call a clearance test to make sure one, we’ve done all the lead items required and, two, to make sure

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The event is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. at Nordman’s Nook in North Manchester.

Guests are asked to use the back entrance to the building.

Refreshments will be available during the

open house.

Friends and family are also invited to send cards to Phyllis’s home.

County council continues jail talks Statehouse pulls back on assisting in local endeavor

By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash County Council continued its discussion on a new jail study Monday night, Feb. 27, but any further conversation may have to exclude the notion of state help, according to Barry Eppley, Wabash County commissioner.

Eric Ratts, of design firm DLZ, informed the new facility will cost between an estimated $26,000,000 to $28,000,000, with the final price tag dependent on various factors including location.

In addition to the design plans, the council has also considered several funding options including assuming a property tax levy passed through as well as without a referendum process, assuming an economic development rate increase of .60 percent and a special income tax rate of .20 percent, assuming a special income tax rate of .50 percent, and assuming a decrease in property tax relief income tax rate to offset special income tax rate.

In January, the Wabash County Commissioners approved the appointment of former Wabash County

Council member Bill Ruppel to lobby state legislators on the county’s behalf in regards to the jail study.

“At the last jail study meeting, it became apparent that there are financial options to be considered, and we don’t have many,” Eppley said at the Jan. 17 meeting. “One of the options is the income tax authorization for the jail and to get that, we have to get permission from the state legislature and in order to do that, there has to be a request … (which requires) a lobbying effort…”

However, on Monday, Eppley informed the council that the request doesn’t seem likely to be granted.

“They’ve withdrawn the authorizations for Wabash County and, I assume, everybody,” he said. “There were 42 special requests before the legislature

this year and we felt it was important to be a part of that. And they pulled back from that and (said) no more.

That means we don’t have that alternative advantage to us in Wabash County.

“The discussion has shifted then to let’s talk about some other solutions and we’re beginning to learn what those other solutions are.”

Todd Samuelson, H.J. Umbaugh certified public accountant (CPA), added that, the legislators “seem concerned” for two reasons.

“One may be (that) we should think more of a regional solution as opposed to every county having a new jail,” he told the council. “… I think that sounds good in theory, but that logistically seems interesting to figure out. The other indicator ... was ‘Don’t come asking for an increase in your rate until you’ve maxed

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So far, Eppley said he’s received no further information on regional facilities.

In other news, the new jail facility’s preliminary design concept was described as 69,875 total gross square feet with 224 beds. The facility operational costs’ estimated annual total would be $300,000.

No plans were confirmed at Monday’s meeting.

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Council member Bryan Dillon asked about the purpose of Monday’s hearing.

It is, Brinkman said, to close out the first phase of the project. Another hearing will take place prior to the start of the second phase.”

Council member Mitch Figert asked if a breakdown of houses helped by City Council district was available. Mayor Scott Long said he would provide the breakdown.

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• 4 bedrms & 2.5 bath • ALL New Electric Heat pump being installed.

• Walk into large entry area w/ceramic tile floors • Kitchen, breakfast • Kitchen all new in 2004 and family room all open • All this on a half-acre lot, w/wood burning fireplace located at the end of the • All bedrooms feature cul-de-sac walk in closets except MLS #201655164 the room used as office $149,900

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From the ISDH News Bureau INDIANAPOLIS— The Indiana State Department of Health’s MOMS Helpline has received more than 5,000 calls in the past year as it works to connect Hoosiers with maternal and child health services and help reduce Indiana’s infant mortality rate.

The MOMS Helpline, a service of the Maternal and

Child Health division at the state health department, launched March 1, 2016, as a replacement for the Indiana Family Helpline.

Its mission is to help reduce the infant mortality rate in Indiana by providing families with access to resources focused on improving the health of mothers and their children. Services include referrals for dental care and transporta-

tion to medical appointments, assistance with food and clothing needs, health insurance enrollment and education about child safety.

“Healthcare is critical for expectant moms,” said State Health Commissioner Jerome Adams, M.D., M.P.H. “By helping with transportation and nutrition and connecting women to services before, during and

after pregnancy, the MOMS Helpline is promoting a healthier lifestyle that helps both moms and babies.”

The MOMS Helpline partners with the 211 Connect-to-Helpline, which provides information and referral services to Hoosiers in all 92 counties. Calls to 211 that are specific to maternal and child health are transferred to the MOMS Helpline.

As of Feb. 1, the MOMS Helpline had connected 5,200 callers to maternal and child health services. Staff members also have conducted outreach to educate Hoosiers about risk factors for infant mortality, such as unsafe sleep practices, tobacco use and lack of prenatal care.

To learn more about the MOMS Helpline, v i s i t http://www.MomsHel

pLine.isdh.in.gov, call 1-844-MCH-MOMS (1844-624-6667) or email

M C H MOMSHelpline@isdh. in.gov.

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Any photos left after 30 days will be discarded.

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CHARLES AND MICHELLE MOSLEY REAL ESTATE AUCTION THURSDAY, MARCH 16TH AT 5:30PM LOCATED AT 893 W. HILL STREET, WABASH, IN Open House will be from 4:30 - 5:30pm the day of auction, or call the office to set up an appt - (260) 563-2484 If you are looking for a home that is move-in ready, has great location and lots to offer, then we have the home for you!!! This 2-story home has had many updates from the roof, the carpet throughout the home, and the appliances that go along with the home.

Starting with the outside, is a partially fenced in backyard with a wooden deck that is also accessible thru the kitchen sliding back doors.

Perfect setup for enjoying the beauty of outdoors.

Also with the property is a 12x12 ft shed for all outdoor treasures and off-street parking. Location is (back) another added plus to this home, being right across the street from the Wabash City Park.

In the kitchen, you will find all updated appliances that are staying with the home including a Frigidaire refrigerator, Frigidaire dishwasher, and Kenmore gas stove. A large window above the kitchen sink lets you look onto the backyard, as does the eat-in area of the kitchen where the sliding backdoor opens onto the deck. Linoleum throughout the kitchen for easy cleanup.

New carpet has been laid throughout the downstairs as well as the upstairs. The first floor offers a spacious living room, bathroom, and master bedroom. Lots of closet space for added storage.The bathroom has also been updated with a new countertop and faucets. Two nice bedrooms with great closet space are on the second level of the home with great natural light available.

Another great feature to this home is the full basement! The newly carpeted stairs walk into two options. There is the finished side that has lots of space available and also a pool table that comes with the house!! On the other side of the basement is an unfinished side that has tons of shelving for storage and the laundry area. To come with the house is a Roper electric dryer and GE HE washing machine. Located on this side is also the Reliance 40 gallon gas water heater and an American Standard furnace with electric backup. An American Standard Central Air unit is located outside and was installed in 2008. A new shingle roof was put on in 2008.

This home is totally move in ready and would be a great home for anyone that is looking for the complete package and needs no work beforehand. Come check all this home has to offer! If you would like to schedule an appt for your own personal tour before the auction, please call the office and we would be happy to set up a time!

Sale of real estate will be $3000.00 down day of sale, balance due day of closing.

Buyer's premium of $1500.00 will be added to winning bid of real estate only.

Cash, Check w/ID, and VISA or Mastercard (3% convenience fee on credit cards) accepted.

Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over any printer material.

EVERYTHING SOLD AS IS - WHERE IS, Sellers nor Auctioneer(s) assume any liability in case of accidents, nor are they responsible for articles after sold.

Go to Auction Zip.com, ID #32581 for more details.

Auctioneer: ROBERT P. KISNER – License #AU11200110 Contact 260-571-2484 for more details.

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Wabash County ANNUAL FISHING TACKLE SALE at Bozarth Country Store, March 4th12th. Huge selection of name brand rods & reels and all other fishing needs.

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You may also qualify to receive $100 VISA gift card when you sign up today - Limited time Only. CALL NOW! 844359-1203 (MCN) Attention Roofers and Contractors!!

STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CASE NO. 85C01-1703-MI-158 IN RE CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR: Petitioner.

) ) ) ) PATRICE A. REYNOLDS

NOTICE OF HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Patrice A. Reynolds, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Keva Patrice Smith to Keva Patrice Raye Perrin.

The petition is scheduled for hearing in the Wabash Circuit Court on April 28, 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 ___________________________________.

Mar 01 2017 Date

___________________________ Clerk of Circuit Court

Distribution: Patrice A Reynolds 1173 Mill Street Wabash, IN 46992 (765) 244-2086

Housekeeping

We are currently looking for full time Environmental Service Coordinators (Housekeeping). These individuals will be responsible for following a cleaning schedule to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our residents. They will follow all procedures to ensure our community is kept neat and tidy at all times. The successful candidate will be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment and supplies weighing at least 50 lbs., as well as work on their feet for 8 or more hours per day. They will be detail-oriented and motivated to provide excellent customer service.

We offer:

Bids being accepted for

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Competitive Wage Scale Paid Time Off Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 403B with Company Match

To learn more about our community and the positions we have available, visit our website at http://www.peabodyrc.org.

Peabody Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

M/F/Disabled/Vet

for Metro North Elem., Sharp Creek Elem., Southwood Elem., Northfield High School and Southwood High School Bid packets will be available for pick-up at the Administration Office 204 N. 300 W. Wabash, IN 46992 Wed., March 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Call 260-563-8050 x557 for questions.

Bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Wed., March 22, 2017.

Metro North Elem., Sharp Creek Elem., Southwood Elem., Northfield High School, Southwood High School and the Administration Office Bid packets will be available for pick-up at the Administration Office 204 N. 300 W. Wabash, IN 46992 Wed., March 1, 2017 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Call 260-563-8050 x557 for questions.

Bids must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Wed., March 22, 2017.

C.N.A. Classes

We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) through the State of Indiana. The successful candidate will have a passion for serving others and will show commitment to providing excellent customer service.

They will work well within a team environment. You must be able to push, pull and move a minimum of 50 lbs.

If you are interested in achieving your C.N.A. certification, visit our website at http://www.peabodyrc.org and apply for the C.N.A. Classes position. All candidates must pay the $250 fee for class plus $75 testing fee prior to the beginning of classes. This will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the course.

Peabody Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

M/F/Disabled/Vet

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Articles For Sale FOR SALE: 2 brand new Schwinn bicycles 26’ cruiser style 7 speed $100 each. 12’ Alumacraft fishing boat $475-leave message if no answer. 260569-9240.

GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147.

NEW ANDROID LG TRACK PHONE & cover, $30. Call 260-225-0275.

Babysitting WILL BABYSIT IN MY HOME, Northfield area, all shifts, have references, snacks & food provided.

Call 260-571-1792.

Services

HELP WANTED: PART TIME BUS DRIVER for Head Start Preschool.

Buses are small & another adult is on board to supervise children.

Will work with individual to obtain CDL with S Endorsement.

Apply online, areafive.com or call 800-654-9421 Area Five is an equal opportunity employer and service provider.

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Located by

Across From Triple LLL Trucking

County Road Auto on FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269628-2056 (days) or 269624-6215 (evenings).

Manchester Ave., Wabash (Across from Field of Dreams.)

Call Rick 260-571-2182

PROFESSIONAL ROOFING SOLUTIONS, LLC, offering roof replacements, roof repairs & roof cleanings. Call for a free quote today! 574-551-6181.

Wanted

• FULL TIME DINING ROOM AIDE, 6am-2:30pm • PART TIME HEALTHCARE DINING ROOM AIDE, weekends 6am-2:30pm • SHORT ORDER COOK, weekday evenings 4pm-8pm, every other weekend 7am-11am (Visit www.timbercrest.org for more information and to apply online).

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2004 Buick LaSabre Very nice automobile, loaded with options, 143,000 miles, leather interior, won't last long!!

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Ag Business Looking for Responsible, Motivated Seasonal Help.

Must be 18 years old.

CDL license preferred but not required.

MUST HAVE A CLEAN, SAFE DRIVING RECORD. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS DOT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST AND PHYSICAL EXAM. Call 1-800-686-3324 or 260-774-3324 between 8:00am - 4:30pm weekdays.

(Visit www.timbercrest.org for more information and to apply online.)

2201 East St, North Manchester, IN 46962 Phone: (260) 982-2118

OJI INTERTECH in North Manchester has the following immediate openings:

WANTED

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Competitive wage, company vehicle, paid vacation, meal plan. Must have valid drivers license and auto insurance, HS Diploma.

Immediate opening.

Send resume to kurtjunus@comcast.net

AUTOMOTIVE DEPT: Set-up Material Handler 2nd shift, 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. M-F Pay starts at $12.00 per hour with a potential 75¢ performance increase during 90-day introductory period.

General Automotive 2nd shift Pay starts at $11.00 per hour.

Seeking dependable, qualified candidates with recent experience in manufacturing industry.

Pre-employment drug screen and Medical Physical is required. Oji Intertech Inc. offers a full benefit package, EOE.

Please apply either in person at: 906 W. Hanley Rd. N. Manchester, Indiana or online at ojiintertech.com.

RN’s • CNA’s • LPN’s • QMA’s Nurses 12 Hour Shifts • CNA’s 1st & 2nd Shifts Wage scale by experience for LPNs and RNs

WEEKEND MANAGER NEEDED

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GENERAL LABOR POSITIONS

Wabash Valley Manufacturing, Inc. currently has several open positions in our Plastisol, Powder Coating & Dock departments.

Also, looking for a Welder with experience welding Steel & Aluminum using mig or tig.

Looking for dependable motivated people who are team players.

Must be available for overtime on short notice; normal working hours are Monday-Thursday, 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with company match, bonus, paid PTO, and paid holidays.

Competitive wages.

Please apply on line at: www.playpower.com An equal opportunity employer.

WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins.

Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

Pets COUNTRY DOG NEEDS GOOD HOME, we’ve moved from 13 to 1 acre.

Nick is 4 years old, great mole hunter & guard dog.

Call 765-469-2831 after 3pm.

Mobile Homes

For Rent

I BUY MOBILE HOMES, any year, any size. Call 317-441-0092.

TWO BEDROOM

RENT TO OWN 2 Bdrm and 3 Bdrm mobile homes available in Lakeview MHP located in a country setting just minutes from Wabash.

Water, sewer and garbage included. 530-701-1906 or 530-514-4266.

w/d hookup, AC, quiet neighborhood, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, $400 deposit, $600 per month.

VERY NICE 14x80 3 bed 2 bath shingle roof house siding covered patio deck storage shed set up in quiet park Rent To Own !!

Very affordable includes water sewer and trash pu.

Call 574 612-1814 or 574 612-2019.

Position Opening

NORTH MANCHESTER2 and 3 Bedroom apartments for rent, 260-9824861.

OFFICE BUILDING FOR RENT, 10 West Hill St. across from courthouse, central heat/air, parking.

Available Jan. 2017. Call 563-7254 8am-5pm MonThurs.

260-571-9392 1 BR APT. $95/Wk. Includes water/sewage. No pets. References required.

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RENT TO OWN: 1 BR, 1 BA, 1,200 sf home, appliances included, $150/week. Call 260-5717303.

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Wabash. $105/wk + Electric & Gas. 765-506-6248.

2 BR APT., freshly painted, clean, off street parking, stove, refrigerator & utilities furnished. Call 260-2270286 or 563-7067.

SINGLE FAMILY HOME, 190 E. Market St. 2 BR, central air & heat, laundry room, $550/mo. including sewage, $550/dep., NO PETS. Call 260-4386222 or 260-563-2978.

HOME FOR RENT- 806 W. 3rd St. No. Manchester.

Small but cute. 1 bedroom, 1 full bath. $425/month $425 deposit. Single car garage, and full basement.

Nice yard, inc. appliances.

No smoking/pets. Call Grant at 260-578-4062.

The Wabash Carnegie Public Library will soon have a full time opening for a Youth Services Assistant in the Children’s Department to assist patrons at the circulation desk, help with class visits, and the preparation and presentation of children’s programs.

For more information, contact Polly Howell, 260-563-2972 or polly@wabash.lib.in.us.

DUPLEX

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

Youth Services Assistant

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to the Wabash Carnegie Public Library.

NICE 1 BR UPSTAIRS APT., all utilities furnished, $550/mo. plus deposit, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Call 260-5712182.

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Change Lives DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL – to provide training and support services in Wabash for adults with disabilities in their homes, at work, and/or in the community. Need PT, FT, different shifts, and weekends.

HSD/GED and good driving record required.

Arc of Wabash County, Inc. 595 S. Miami Street, P.O. Box 400 Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-8411

COLONIAL HERITAGE A PARTMENTS 1929 Vernon St. • Wabash, IN 46992 2 Bedroom Apartments Available

Limited Rental Assistance available for those who qualify.

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VERY NICE 1 bdrm studio apartment, utilities provided, great location, 1 mile North of Wabash on SR 15, deposit & reference required, $120/wk. 260-705-2202.

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2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE VAN, new engine, runs great, everything works, $1,500. North Manchester. Call 260-5787373.

2003 FORD RANGER EDGE, 118,000 miles, standard transmission, 5 speed, 4x4, $5,500. Call 260-571-6418 or 260-5635167.

DEPENDABLE TRANSPORTATION. 2004 Chevy Malibu, loaded with options, looks & drives great! $2,450 OBO. Call 260-571-1780.

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Director of Nursing

We are currently searching for a strong Director of Nursing for the 192 bed skilled nursing area within our Continuing Care Retirement Community. This individual will report directly to the Administrator and be responsible for directing and leading Nursing services. This includes: direct oversight of staffing and employee issues, development and implementation of policies and procedures, managing incident investigations and follow up, direct oversight of clinical care, and communicating effectively with residents, family members, employees, outside vendors and anyone within the facility.

The successful candidate will have a current valid Registered Nurse license in the State of Indiana. They will have a minimum of seven years clinical experience, including three years in long term care and strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. This individual should have a minimum of three years of experience in a Director of Nursing role.

To learn more about our community and to apply for this position, visit our website at http://www.peabodyrc.org.

Peabody Retirement Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME EMILY NICOLE METZ BOOTH, whose mailing address is: 300 Oak Dr., Apt. 5, Wabash, IN 46992, Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she/he has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that his/her name be changed to EMILY NICOLE METZ LICARI. Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 21st day of April, 2017 at 1:00 o’clock p.m.

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Parkview launches colorectal cancer screening program

By The Paper staff FORT WAYNE – Colorectal cancer screening has been proven to save lives.

Parkview Health today announced that it has made the pledge to help increase colorectal cancer screening rates by supporting the “80% by 2018” initiative, led by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (an organization cofounded by ACS and CDC).

Colorectal cancer is

the nation’s secondleading cause of cancer-related deaths; however, it is one of only a few cancers that can be prevented.

Through proper colorectal cancer screening, doctors can find and remove hidden growths (called “polyps”) in the colon, before they become cancerous.

Removing polyps can prevent cancer altogether.

“80% by 2018” is an initiative in which more than 1,000 organizations have committed to substantially reducing colorectal cancer as a major public health problem and are working toward the

shared goal of 80 percent of adults age 50 and older being regularly screened for colorectal cancer by 2018.

“Colorectal cancer continues to be public health concern, and adults age 50 and older should be regularly screened for it, but we have found that many people aren’t getting tested because they don’t believe they are at risk, don’t understand there are testing options or don’t think they can afford it,” said Neil Sharma, MD, president, Parkview Cancer Institute, and director of interventional endoscopy, Parkview

Physicians Group – Oncology. “The truth is, the vast majority of colorectal cancer cases occur in people 50 and older.

Colorectal cancer in its early stages usually has no symptoms, so everyone 50 and older should get tested. There are several screening options – even take home options – available.

Plus, many public and private insurance plans cover colorectal cancer screening and there may be local resources available to help those who are uninsured.”

While colorectal cancer incidence rates have dropped 30 percent in the U.S.

1516 N Wayne St. Wow! Just look what this fabulous brick home has to offer.

2112 sq.ft. on the main level and a full basement with fireplace just waiting to be finished. Renovations inside and out within the last year. Nice J Miller cabinetry in the kitchen open to breakfast area, new lighting throughout, new walls, ceilings and trim, smart wired, new ceramic tile, carpet and vinyl flooring, many new windows. Large windows in living, dining and kitchen offer great views and natural lighting. Master en suite with walk in closet, 2 extra bedrooms, new guest bath and half bath. Large main level laundry/mud room, and a 2 car attached garage. Outside you'll enjoy a half acre corner lot and a large deck for entertaining and grilling out, new steel roof and a storage shed. Great location close to the University.

MLS #201652784 $172,900

1101 State Road 114 E

One owner home, great location at the east edge of N. Manchester, on a 1/4 acre lot, feels like country but in town convenience. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and a full basement that's partially finished offers plenty of recreation and storage space. Some hardwood flooring under carpets in living room, dining room and 2 bedrooms. Built-in hutch in dining room. Vinyl replacement windows throughout, newer gas furnace, central air and water heater. Attached breezeway and a 1 car attached garage. Nice backyard with a country view!!

MLS #201703208 $69,900

240 N Benton St., Roann Great corner lot location and loads of space throughout this stately 2 story home. Grand front covered entrance.

Remodeled 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, nice eat in kitchen with newer cabinets, appliances and large walk in pantry.

Some hardwood floors, sunken family room with wood burning stove. Newer windows, steel roof, and high efficiency furnace and central air. Wood deck for barbecues and entertaining this summer. Plenty of room for a garden or space to build a garage.

MLS #201706860 $92,500 Great downtown location with potential and opportunity for possibly 2 retail spaces and an upstairs 2 bedroom apartment. Full walkout basement for storage, workshop or additional rental space. Vacant lot to the east is included.

Overlooks the Eel river at the back. Many recent updates including new roof in 2013, 2 new furnaces and central air units, 2 new water heaters, some replacement windows, some updated floor coverings. Immediate possession.

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MLS #201649281 $65,000

Get ready for some summer fun here! Long Lake access to swimming fishing and boating. Very well cared, 1997 Fleetwood mobile home offering 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Open concept living and dining, lots of cabinets and built-ins in kitchen. GFA heat and central air. 2 lots, 24 x 24 pole building/ garage and 2 sheds.

*3-4 BR, 2 Full Baths & over 1600 sq. ft. of living space *Newer roof & heating unit, outside decking *Detached garage plus pole building $72,900 • MLS #201701327

N. MANCHESTER, IN *2 BR, 2 full Baths with lots of charm *Sunroom with unique original woodwork *Nice kitchen, master bath with tiled shower Reduced to $129,900 • MLS #201642800

MLS #201633012 $52,500

3 vacant lots located at corner of Skyline Dr. and Long Lane, Sandy Beach side of Long Lake. Lake access 2 blocks away for swimming, fishing and boating.

Check out this lot in Rolling Acres subdivision on the north edge of town, close to schools, University and Ruppel sports complex. Nice lot for your new home.

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the best type of screening is the one that gets done.”

Part of the “80% by 2018” goal is to leverage the energy of multiple and diverse partners to empower communities, patients and providers to increase screening rates. The initiative consists of health care providers, health systems, communities, businesses, community health centers, government, non-profit organizations and patient advocacy groups who are committed to getting more people screened for colorectal cancer to prevent more cancers and save lives.

“We are thrilled to join the cause to improve colorectal cancer screening rates,” added Sharma. “We are asking all members of our community to come together and help us by getting screened and talking to your friends and family about getting screened. Together, we can help to eliminate this major public health concern.”

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9 N Long Lane

Wonderful 2.128 acre woods, great building lot for your log cabin or dream home. 1/2 mile east of SR 15 on CR 1000 N. Convenient access to travel to Wabash or Warsaw.

over the last 10 years among adults 50 and older, it is still the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., despite being highly preventable, detectable and treatable. In fact, 132,700 cases of colorectal cancer were diagnosed in the U.S. in 2015 alone.

“We are grateful to Parkview Health for leading the fight against colon cancer by working to increase screening rates in our community. As the first health system in the area to sign the ‘80% by 2018’ pledge, it shows the commitment of Parkview to the health and wellbeing of their patients and our community,” said Paul Moore, health systems manager – hospitals, of the Lakeshore Division of the American Cancer Society. “As one of the most preventable cancers, it is critical that adults age 50 and older talk to their physicians about their screening options.

We are strong believers that

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MLS #201618450 $7,500

WABASH, IN *1/2 acre of land overlooking woods *Access to 80 acres for hunting, hiking, 4-wheeling *Many updates, great neighborhood! $89,000 • MLS #201707976

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To jumpstart its commitment, the Parkview Cancer Institute will be hosting a free colorectal cancer symposium at noon on Monday, March 13 at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation.

Guests may hear presentations from physicians over lunch, schedule a colorectal cancer screening, talk to a nurse or ask questions about insurance coverage.

For more information or to register, visit parkview.com/cancerscreening or call 888-780-3505.

New book looks at Wabash River

By The Paper staff

EVANSVILLE – West Lafayette photographer Marsha Williamson Mohr has photographed the Wabash River Valley from its beginnings in Fort Recovery, Ohio, to the Southwestern Indiana county of Posey featuring hundreds of scenic photographs now featured in a new coffee-table style book just released in late February.

“Indiana’s Wabash River Valley” has taken Mohr miles and years to collect featuring just under 500 images. This book highlights the whole Wabash River from it’s beginning at Fort Recovery, Ohio, to it’s terminus at the Ohio River.

Mohr composed a narrative covering the outstanding landscapes, history and cultures along all 503 miles.

“The importance of the Wabash to Indiana can’t be minimized said Mohr.

“The unspoiled hollows and waterfalls are bountiful and the river’s rich history is intertwined in Indiana’s own history”.

The book is published through through M.T. Publishing Company.

Information on it is available at www.mtpublishing.co m.