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Local firm buys Bradley Building By The Paper staff The old Bradley Building has sold, Wabash Marketplace President Jason Callahan announced Wednesday, Nov. 1. Located at 5 W. Canal St. in downtown Wabash, Wabash Marketplace sold the historic building to local developers/investors Kathleen Alspaugh and Dave Vandermark of Vandermark Duffey Enterprises, Inc. The closing sale took place Tuesday, Oct. 31.

“We are very pleased that this sale came to fruition,” Callahan said. “Although Marketplace will now have to abandon its efforts to create downtown affordable housing, we truly believe that passing this old beautiful building off to local private developers offers the best chance for its survival.” Steve Downs, Marketplace executive director, said that the downtown organization “purchased the Bradley building last summer in hopes of saving it from

demolition.” “Since then,” he continued, “we have been actively looking for private developers and, as a fall back, sought funding to create an affordable housing complex. We had accumulated most of the monies we needed from numerous sources, totaling about $1.6 million, when Kathleen and David made an acceptable offer. “We now have to decline most of those grant monies, but this is a great opportunity for our downtown and our entire

community. We are very happy with Dave’s and Kathleen’s vision for the building, and this will allow Marketplace to devote its resources to other projects that need attention.” Work has already commenced with Vandermark Builders as the general contractor. Vandermark Duffey Enterprises failed to respond to The Paper of Wabash County’s request for comment by deadline.

Local siblings join an exclusive club 7 Denney siblings mark at least 50 years of marriage this year By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

Angie Beauchamp (left) and Kelly Thompson show off an elephant blanket that was found in a tack box once owned by animal trainer Terrell Jacobs. It is not known if the blanked belonged to Modoc or another of Jacob’s animals. Photo by Joseph Slacian

75th anniversary of Modoc’s great escape to be celebrated By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com On Nov. 11, 1942, a runaway circus elephant drew the attention of the world on the City of Wabash. Modoc, along with two other elephants, Judy and Empress, were tethered near the Wabash High School prior to a performance by the Great American Circus. A dog spooked the elephants, and they broke free of their tethering. Judy and Empress were caught shortly after breaking free, roaming aimlessly through nearby neighborhoods. Modoc, on the other hand, led city, county and state officials on a five-day, two-county journey that ended in a Huntington County field. Modoc, who had lost upward of 800 pounds on the venture, was lured back into cap-

tivity by what today would be considered an elephant whisperer, Ezra Smith, who used words and 26 loaves of bread back to her owner, famed animal trainer Terrell Jacobs. To celebrate the 75th anniversary, Modoc’s Market owners Angie and Mike Beauchamp plan a daylong celebration on Saturday, Nov. 11, at the coffee shop, 205 S. Miami St. “We’re celebrating from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,” manager Kelly Thompson said. “It will be family time in the (meeting room)” located immediately south of the coffee shop. There will be four different stations, she said, noting those include craft, a photo booth, a bucket toss game and face painting. From 2-4 p.m., the shop will offer 75 cent drinks, Thompson continued. Then from 6-8 p.m., Johnny Kirkwood and (continued on page 4)

Bob and Ellen Denney reached their golden anniversary on Oct. 8 and became the seventh set of Denney siblings to achieve 50 years of marriage. On Sunday, Oct. 29, the Denneys celebrated the milestone at the Honeywell Center, the six other siblings present to welcome them to the club. A family native to Wabash County, the late Darwin “John” and Delores “Jeff ” (Jeffries) Denney’s eldest seven of nine children — Lawrence, Mary Louise, Donald, Carol, Max, David and Bob—have all reached 50-year wedding anniversaries. Within the family, there are six sons and two daughters. One daughter passed away. Bob and his wife will be the end of the 50th anniversary couples, Bob said, noting that “the other younger brother started over again and he’s going to have to reach 100(-years-old)

before he can reach his 50th. It is possible, but not likely.” The Denney nieces and nephews are the next in line to reach the marriage milestone. Within the Denney couples, 13 of the 14 people are native to Wabash County. “One is not,” Bob joked with a smile. “Me,” Ellen admitted with a laugh, later noting she was a DeKalb County native. “I’m the odd duck.” “I’m the only one who went off to college and came home with a bride,” Bob added. While seven Denneys have reached their golden anniversaries, Bob explained that his parents did not. “My dad died relatively young,” he said, “but my mother lived to be 90.” “And she would have been delighted,” his wife added. “To me, (reaching the 50th anniversary) has meaning because of my brothers and sisters,” Bob said. “I have six (continued on page 5)

Veteran’s Day services planned By The Paper staff Wabash County’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Wabash County Courthouse. The ceremony will begin with an invocation by Jim Black, chaplain at the Wabash American Legion Post No.15, followed by the national anthem sung by Josie Wade. Following that, Mayor Scott Long, as well as Laura Varga, a representative from Sen. Joe Donnelly’s office, and Chris Lee, a representative from U.S. Rep.

Jackie Walorski’s office, will present remarks. The ladies auxiliaries from the Wabash American Legion and the Wabash Veterans of Foreign Wars will follow the comments. More remarks will then be presented, coming from VFW Post 286 Commander Brian Hannigan and American Legion Post. 15 Commander Steve Conner. Following those remarks, the VFW rifle team will fire a salute, followed by taps performed by bugler Bonnie Truss.

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Ford, 3 others inducted into Indiana Academy By The Paper staff

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INDIANAPOLIS – A Wabash resident was among four new members inducted into The Indiana Academy at its 47th annual dinner celebration on Monday, Oct. 16, in Indianapolis. Wabash resident Steven R. Ford was among the honorees recognized by the Academy for lifetimes of achievement and contribution to the state of Indiana. Also honored were Dennis D. Carroll, Anderson, Eugene L. Henderson, Indianapolis, and

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M a n c h e s t e r University President Dave McFadden. Carroll, an alumnus of Anderson University and the Indiana University School of Law, recently retired as a Madison County judge after 35 years of service on the bench. He founded the first Mental Health Court in Indiana and was appointed by the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court to the Select Committee on Judicial Ethics and served as the Chair of the Criminal Law and Policy committee of the State Judiciary. Also, during his tenure on the Anderson Board of Trustees, Judge

Carroll served as its chair and as vice chair of its Executive Committee and created and funded a program to bring noted speakers to the campus to benefit the larger Anderson Community. He is also a Sagamore of the Wabash recipient. Henderson, an alumnus of Franklin College and Harvard Law School, is founder of the Indianapolis law firm Henderson Daily Withrow & Devoe. A practicing attorney for more than 60 years, he has experience in a wide range of legal areas. During his 25 years of service to Franklin College, (continued on page 3)

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Ford, 3 others inducted into Indiana Academy ...continued from page 2 he has served as chair of its Board of Trustees, president of its Alumni Council, and chaired three different fund drives. He has been involved in the culture, education, and arts of Indiana through service to the Indiana State Museum, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, and the Indiana State Board of Education among others. He is a three-time recipient of the

Sagamore of the Wabash. Lacy, is chair of the board of LDI, Ltd., LLC. Currently active on several corporate boards, he has also held leadership positions in numerous civic organizations, including the Indianapolis Public Schools, Economic Club of Indianapolis, and Central Indiana C o r p o r a t e Partnership. He serves as a senior

adviser to the Andre B. Lacy School of Business at Butler University. He has been recognized numerous times for his philanthropy and his leadership of everything from The Indianapolis 500 Festival Association and Downtown Indianapolis to United Way and The Indiana State Chamber of Commerce. He is a two-time recipient of the Sagamore of the

Wabash. The Academy annually inducts into its membership individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in philanthropy, business, public service, advancement of the sciences, the arts, literature, culture, and scholarship in connection with Indiana’s independent non-profit colleges and universities.

Manchester University President Dave McFadden (left) nominated Steve Ford for the Indiana Academy. Photo provided

Little Knights, Little Norse youth build skills preparing for kindergarten By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

The Little Knights and Little Norse preschool students are learning through play and building independence and confidence before entering kindergarten, according to MSD of Wabash County officials. The MSD-based prekindergarten program kicked off in August and, so far, “it has exceeded all expectations,” according to Janette Moore, Metro North Elementary School principal. Hosted at Metro North and Southwood Elementary, the LKLN program has started nearly 50 youth, referred to as “the littles,” on the academic track. “It’s the first time for MSD to do anything like this,” Phil Boone, Southwood Elementary principal, told The Paper of Wabash County, “and so having nothing to compare it to, we’re off to a great start. You can tell by now the kids have picked up on routines and procedures, which of course, at any grade level, that is huge.” While unique to Indiana’s public school systems, the program was implemented this year, starting with discussions in January, to help fill a need in the county, according to Moore. “It’s really a transitional kindergarten, or a two-year kindergarten program,” she said. “So for our students in that class will go to kindergarten in the fall next year, we wanted them to have

early childhood experience. What we know from the studies that the Community Foundation (of Wabash County) have done is that there are not enough early childhood experiences and openings in our county. “We knew that that was a need and we knew that we had the facilities. We knew that we could have certified teachers and could offer an all-day program. “We have wonderful daycare and babysitting (options), but there’s just not enough,” she later added. “This was a win-win situation and kind of a pipe dream that, when we brought it up, we asked why couldn’t we? … I see this as an extension in providing something that we need in our community.” Parents had the option of signing up littles for half-day or full-day programs at Metro North or Southwood. While several youth of the 36 little Norse registered for half-days, all 20 little Knights are full day students. “There is such a learning curve starting kindergarten,” Moore said. “They all feel very comfortable being in school and they are very proud to say, ‘I go to Metro North and I’m a little Norse or I’m a little.’ They’re excited. They love to show off what their learning and what their passions are.” The older students have welcomed the littles with open arms, according to Moore. “There’s a lot of pride that our third

graders … are taking care of (the littles) and show such great pride in our little Norse,” Moore said. “They’re just part of our little family and they’re very protective of them and nurturing, and that’s exciting to see. “It’s awesome to watch our kindergarteners nurturing them as well because last year they would have been our youngest students. Now they’re not and they’re taking care of our littles. It’s almost like (the program has) always been there. They’re just such an amazing group of kiddos.” The program introduces the littles to academic principles, like numbers and letters, but also provides earlier opportunities to establish confidence and independence, Moore added. “Our goal for them is to have very rich experiences that mimic life,” she said. “They’re always involved in things that look like play, but are incorporating learning and that play piece is so important because they’re 4- and 5-years-old. “The goal is not to get them to school early to get them ready for the tests or that kind of thing,” she later added. “We want to provide them with a very nurturing, learning all inside playing environment.” Boone added that the program gives the children a chance to learn how to be at school before kindergarten begins. “I think (they’ve adapted) well,” Boone said. “Early on, we

had extra help in the lunch room, like myself and our school counselor, helping kids pick up a tray and carry it to their seat, opening milks and doing some of those things that they have never experienced before. “Just very early on getting them into the habit of routines and procedures, we’re starting to see they’re picking up on those and … what the expectations are for behavior in certain areas and settings. We do have some rest time in the afternoon to recharge. Even for some kindergarteners, coming to school for a full day and it’s their experience in that (can be overwhelming). So to be a year younger, it’s an even bigger change.” “Those pieces that we don’t think about being difficult for kiddos,” Moore added, “they’re going to have under their belt when it comes to next year. They’re working on how to walk down a hallway in a line. They’re learning (tasks) as simple as how to carry their lunch tray, how to open their milk and

how to hang their coat up in a cubby. So they’re learning the lay of the land ahead of time. … Just that piece has been a huge goal for us with Little Norse and it was a huge goal for us with Begindergarten too. … There is so much pride and ownership in their independence that you can actually see.” Through LKLN, the youths are building skills essential to have as an adult entering the workforce, according to Moore. “They’re learning how to collaborate, how to clearly communicate,” she said. “They’re learning soft skills at the earliest of ages. … All those 21st Century skills are happening right down the hallway in our littles’ classroom and

Little Norse, like a Little Knights Roundup, so we can get those kids registered for the 2018-19 school year.” Overall, the program is serving its purpose of preparing children for kindergarten. “We are taking (children) where they’re at and giving them what they need to be successful,” Moore said, later adding, “We’re putting the needs of the students first.”

it’s powerful.” Boone and Moore are already looking forward to next year’s program and its new group of littles. “We have already had some inquires about next year and so we feel good about that moving forward,” Boone said. “I think this spring now that the program will have a year under its belt, we’ll have a similar type of event (to Kindergarten Roundup) just for our Little Knights and

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75th anniversary of Modoc’s great escape to be celebrated ...continued from the front page two musicians will perform. Throughout the day, the business will give away tickets to upcoming shows at

the Honeywell Center. The Modoc’s Market windows are decked out in honor of the 75th anniversary, as is The Depot

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building, located at the corner of South Miami Street and West Canal Street. At The Depot, several pieces of equipment used by Jacobs during his act are on display, as is a replica of a peanut roaster that enticed Modoc to stop at the Bradley Building drug store, which is where Modoc’s Market is located today. According to the Modoc’s Market webpage, “(Modoc) chased Chauncey Kessler, who wore a long muskrat coat, through the 42-inch door on Miami Street and using her long trunk rolled Mrs. Kessler onto the floor, all the while flabbergasting pharmacy clerk Helen Myers

into shear fright behind the soda fountain. Modoc knocked over the peanut roaster and scarfed up her fill of the little shelled delicacies, and then bidding ado, she smashed through the back door, frame and all, of the New Bradley Building onto Market Street. She crossed to the Union Cigar Store (Market Street Grill) to poke in, but apparently not whiffing her brand, she moved on.” Modoc’s Market also has several pieces of memorabilia on display, including a large photo of Ezra Smith with Modoc and several others. There also is a tack box that belonged to Jacobs.

The front window of The Depot is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Modoc’s escape from the Great American Circus. Photo by Joseph Slacian Mrs. Beauchamp and Thompson opened the box and found an elephant blanket, wrapped in

plastic, inside. Mrs. Beauchamp said they had forgotten the blanket was in the box. However,

they have not been able to authenticate whether it belonged to Modoc or one of the other elephants.

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Local DAR chapter to meet

Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The speaker will be Karen Stouffer, speaking on “Local Indian Sites”. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.

Gilman to speak

The Wabash County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Wabash County Historical Museum. Lisa Gilman will present the program, “Preserving Wabash”. The program is free and open to the public. Those

attending should enter through the east door.

Laketon Auxiliary plans meal

LAKETON – The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit No.402 will have a fish, shrimp and beef-and-noodle dinner on Friday, Nov. 10, at the Bluebird Café in Laketon. Also included in the meal is choice of potato, vegetable and salad. Carry-outs are available.

WHS is Toys for Tots site

Wabash High School is pleased to announce that it will be a collection drop off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of this program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community and surrounding areas in which the campaign is conducted. By participating in this program it is our goal to help deliver to the program’s recipients a message of hope and to assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic young citizens. It is also our hope to help unite members of the community in a common cause that will contribute to the betterment of its future. Anyone wishing to donate can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Wabash High School front office. Please keep in mind that toys for infants and younger children as well as older teenage children are often in high demand. Please consider these types of toys as you make your toy selections. No used toys will be accepted. Gift cards will be accepted however they will be used by the Marines to purchase new toys. Monetary donations can be made at the official Toys for Tots website. For more information, please contact the Wabash High School front office at 260-5634131.

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Local siblings join an exclusive club brothers and sisters who also already celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaries and I’m pleased to join the club.” The Denney couples, from oldest to youngest, each provided insight into what has made their marriages so successful across the years. Lawrence and Beverly Denney Lawrence Denney married Beverly Vrooman on Aug. 6, 1948. This year, the pair celebrated 69 years together. “I think that we were both the eldest in our families and we born during the Depression, so we’re not used to having a lot,” Lawrence said. “Throughout our marriage, we’ve been happy with what we had.” “I think that pretty much says it,” Beverley added. “(We were) very happy. Never have thought any other way that it would be.” Jack and Mary Louise Thompson Jack Thompson and Mary Louise Denney married on Feb. 25, 1949, and reached their 68th anniversary this year. When asked what the key to his marriage was, Jack said, “She’s always right. I just raise my hand in salute is all. It’s as simple as that,” as Mary Louise chuckled. “I couldn’t live without her,” Jack added. “I’ll tell you that. She does all the good things. … We never had any big arguments. We always went to bed happy and that’s what you have to do to make it work. I wanted to keep her.” Beverly said, “For my part, divorce was never an option. You worked it out. … We had reasons to stay together to provide enablers. We have enabled a lot of people to do a lot of things that we could not have done if we separated. “Dad (John Denney) told me once, ‘If you can’t afford to live together, you sure can’t afford to live apart.’” Donald and the late Marilyn Denney Donald Denney

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The Denneys celebrated the seventh sibling in the line of nine to reach their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 29. Before the celebration, the family posed for a photo with their spouses. They are (from left) Lawrence and Beverly (Vrooman) Denney, Jack and Mary Louise (Denney) Thompson, Carol (Denney) and John Schetzle, Max and Janet (Hodel) Denney, David and Carolyn (Manning) Denney, and Bob and Ellen (Sebert) Denney. [Not picture: Donald and the late Marilyn (Garrison) Denney] Photo by Emma Rausch married Marilyn Garrison on June 15, 1951. The pair reached their 50th anniversary in 2001. Marilyn passed away seven years later. “Basically, Marilyn and I were married for 57 years,” Donald said. “She pretty much raised the children, made sure they did her schoolwork and I furnished the home and transportation. We had a common mind of family was very, very important. There wasn’t any question about our loyalty to one another. It was a pretty simple life. She spoke up when she needed something different.” Loyalty, respect and communication were key to Donald and Marilyn’s marriage through the very end, he said. In 2011, Donald remarried and his wife, Wanda, said those values are still present in their marriage. In a prior marriage, Wanda also reached a golden anniversary. The pair were lucky to find each other in times of need, she explained. “I’m blessed,” she said, later adding, “This stage in our lives, we were blessed that we got together.” John and Carol Schetzle Carol Denney and John Schetzle said their “I do’s” on Aug. 12, 1950, and stuck to them for 67 years. “We both came from homes where couples stayed together,” Carol said. “So divorce wasn’t even in my vocabulary. It wasn’t an option. We just worked things out, and faith, family and love (were key to that success).” “I think love and family is what kept us together,” John added.

Max and Janet Denney Max Denney took Janet Hodel’s hand in marriage on July 29, 1956. This year, the two celebrated 61 years together. “I think for the main thing that helped is for the first 30 years of our marriage life, my husband worked day and night while I stayed home to cook for the kids and ran the house more or less, and then we flip flopped,” Janet said. “I went to work and he didn’t work near so much. I think space between us made it work real well.” “As the old man said that every time he had an argument, he just went out,” Jack added. “They never had any fights. The argument would just get started and he’d say, ‘I have to go take a smoke.’ He smoked and that’s where the argument ended. “The small things that created the arguments and so forth, they didn’t amount to anything. The bigger decisions we pretty much agreed on for whatever happened.” David and Carolyn Denney David Denney married Carolyn Manning on Feb. 19, 1960, and reached 57 years in 2017. “She is very forgiving and a wonderful person to live with,” David said of his wife. “Never give up on each other,” Carolyn said. “Just keep on going. I thank God every night that I married into a Christian family that was raised like I was. It’s the most wonderful feeling in the world. “To marry into a family this size and to grow so close to

them, what else do you do but thank God for that?” The Denney parents set the example that the children lived by, David added. “The example of our parents, their commitment to each other and our grandparents, … there was never any divorces or family breakups,” he said. Bob and Ellen Denney Bob Denney took Ellen Sebert’s hand in marriage Oct. 8, 1967. Finally reaching 50 years this year, Ellen said she didn’t think it would happen “so fast.” “We knew we’d probably make it but it just (was still surprising),” Ellen continued. “It’s pretty amazing.” “Yeah, that’s something that happens to other people,” Bob said, later adding. “I don’t remember a lot of things my father told me. One of the things I remember is he said, ‘You can tell a lot about how a fella is going to turn out by who he marries.’ And I think I chose wisely.” When asked what

the key to their marriage was, Bob told The Paper he anticipated the question. “And I don’t know how to answer that because it was just an expectation,” he said. “There wasn’t an alternative. If I lived long enough, we were going to celebrate 50 years. I don’t have a magic explanation than ‘choose your spouse wisely and then stick to it.’” When prompted a similar question by friends, Ellen said faith and forgiveness play a large role, “because we can forgive each other for the flip flops along

the way.” “You have to be able to let things go,” Bob added, “but it also helps if you

choose somebody who doesn’t give you a lot of things you have to let go.”

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Cigarette butt receptacles placed downtown By The Paper staff The City of Wabash and Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition are working together to clean-up downtown Wabash of the discarded cigarette butts. There are 18 cigarette butt receptacles attached to the green trash bins on the Market, Miami, and Canal Street sidewalks. “A lot of people — smokers and non-smokers alike — think that cigarette butts are an acceptable type of litter because there is this misconception that cigarette butts will biodegrade,” according to

Dan Gray, director of Wabash County Tobacco Free. “They don’t. They are made of a type of plastic, cellulose acetate, which does not degrade well. They sit there and release toxic waste.” Lack of awareness, lack of receptacles, and ordinances that move smokers outdoors all increase cigarette butt littering. “Litter begets litter,” Gray said. “One of the largest factors affecting a person’s decision to litter is the condition of their physical surroundings. Individuals are more likely to litter into a dirty or already

Cigarette butt receptacles have been placed on trash cans in downtown Wabash. Photos provided littered environment. So, by cleaning up the cigarettes we are hop-

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

722 E. NORTH H STREET, GAS CITY HALF STREET Formal living room, gorgeous kitchen/dining combo with beautiful cabinets with built in desk/office area, separate laundry area and an incredible 460 square foot family room and attached garage. All this with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer and dryer all stay. Off the family room is the large handicap accessible 2nd bath and another bonus room. New owner could turn this One half acre building site adjacent to Wabash into a master suite. Exterior feature a 10x12 deck, 8x10 storage barn, High School. Very nice lot with a great location. fenced back yard. TEXT MRF10 TO 96000 • MLS #201744366 • $114,900 MLS #201715161 $15,900 REDUCED - LOT - TEXT MRF11 TO 96000 REDUCED! - TEXT MRF2 TO 96000

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Mayor Scott Long attaches a cigarette butt receptacle to a downtown trash can. harmless. Along with making sidewalks and parks look dirty, cigarettes and butts are a toxic threat to the environment and to wildlife. Here are some reasons why: — Cigarette filters are made from plastic that does not quickly degrade. Depending on the conditions, it can take 18 months to 10

years for a cigarette filter to decompose. — Cigarette filters are meant to absorb the toxins from cigarettes that are dangerous for people to inhale, such as tar—that means those toxins are being thrown on the ground with the filter and polluting the environment. — Cigarette butts also pollute our water, traveling through storm water systems to

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end up in streams, rivers, and waterways. Marine life can mistake them for food—in fact, plastic pieces from the filter have been found in the stomachs of fish, birds, whales, and other marine animals. This can cause severe internal injuries, suffocation, starvation, and death. To keep downtown Wabash free from tobacco litter, remember to: — Not throw butts out car windows. Place cigarette butts in a car ashtray, a portable auto ashtray (which fits in the cup holder), or a container with a secure top like an empty bottle or snap-lid tin. — Carry a portable or pocket ashtray when smoking outside. Encourage smokers to be aware of where their cigarette will be discarded when they light up. Whether smokers are outside public buildings, in parks, on beaches or city sidewalks, a little planning will reduce the number of butts that end up on the ground. — Use the receptacles downtown to dispose cigarette butts and put the packaging in the trash bins. The purpose of these new butt/ash receptacles is to help keep Wabash clean from litter and protect our environment. It is important that everyone works together to make that happen. If you smoke while downtown, be sure to properly dispose the butt of your “smokes” in the proper dispenser.

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Ogden Road’s 3-way stop may change By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com After more than five years of allegedly not affecting enough change, the stop signs on Ogden Road at its intersection with 200 West might soon be removed. County Highway Superintendent John Martin presented the county commissioners with a 47-signature petition at the board’s Nov. 6 meeting requesting that the three-way stop on the north side of Laketon become a one-way stop. “I actually agree with the petition,” Martin said. “I quite honestly don’t know why it was put there. It didn’t

have the desired effect; it didn’t slow anybody there. I think it’s a waste for it to be there, to stop [traffic] twice in that short of a distance.” Commissioner Brian Haupert said that he had spoken with a citizen about the issue, and instructed them on how to file the petition. The stop signs at the intersection of Ogden Road and 200 West were required by a 2012 county ordinance, which also called for stop signs less than half a mile further south at the intersection of Ogden Road and 1050 North in Laketon. The commissioners took the petition

under advisement, and said that they would have County Attorney Steve Downs draft an amendment to the ordinance. Should the commissioners take action on the petition, the stop signs at 1050 North will remain. Additional news from the meeting included approval of a nearly $14,000 contract for the Clerk’s Office, and the weekly jail report. “CSI is our company for our case management system until we switch to Odyssey on Jan. 1, 2019,” Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin said. “This is the maintenance agreement for all of our hardware,

as well as the database agreement.” Her office requested, and received approval for, a $1,500 database agreement and a $12,284 hardware agreement. The commissioners approved moving the county’s court system to a statewide system called Odyssey in early October, but the shift will not occur until January 2019, necessitating an additional year with CSI for the Clerk’s Office. Sheriff Bob Land reported that there were 87 inmates in the Wabash County Jail, with an additional 51 being held in Miami County, one in Elkhart County and one in Blackford County.

The City of Wabash will be accepting applications for two Wabash City Schools Board appointments through Monday, Nov. 13. Due to City Hall

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being closed on Friday, Nov. 10, in honor of Veteran’s Day, the application deadline was extended, according to officials. The board appointees will begin service Jan. 1, 2018.

Applicants must live within the Wabash City Schools district to be considered. Members wishing reappointment must complete a new application. Application forms are available from

Beverly Vanderpool, Mayor’s assistant, at City Hall, located at 202 S. Wabash St. The deadline to return all applications to Vanderpool will be noon on Monday.

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and cross stitch supplies as well as primitive items. Hours are 10-5 Wed. - Sat. Phone 765-981-2245 L A F O N TA I N E TOWN HALLOWEEN costume winners are: Age 4 and Under: P r e t t i e s t - Wo n d e r Women-Lori Achor, Scariest: Purple Skeleton-Delilah Holderman, Most Original: Dipping Dots-Dexter Vasquez, Age 5-7: PrettiestPrincess-Lilly Trosper, Scariest-Joker ClownDillon Cochran, Most Original-Dark Bride/widow-Bailey Pietro, Age 8-10: Prettiest-ScarecrowGwen Claussen, Scariest-Green eyesBryce Worth, Most Original-Ghost BusterBrain Hall, Age 11-15: P r e t t i e s t - Wa r r i o r Princess-Lyndzy Silvers, ScariestZombie-Hattie Cochran, Most original-Lady- Piper Balsis, Age 16 and up: Prettiest-Bat WomanAmber Achor, Scariest-3rd girl-

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Csurtlin Poe, Most Original-Forest Gumps Mom- Shelby Meyer The Fire Dept. wants to give a big thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed the evening. Rolling Meadows provided a hayride to their building and back to downtown and had chili at the fire barn. LaFontaine Lions brought their Kettle Corn and served Ham and Beans. Trunk and Treat was also there with candy for everyone. Fire Dept. provided Hot Dogs and Cider for everyone. Kay Guenin and Friends had a haunted building and maze for people to enjoy. Thank you to everyone who helps put this on for this wonderful community to enjoy. SOMERSET TOWN BOARD’S annual town meeting and election will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Somerset Community Building. Three board members

will be selected for a two year term. The terms of Jeremy Milliner, Ken Miller and David Richards are expiring. Gary DeGrandechamp, Dereck Finch, Tim Milliner and Kevin Warnock have one more year to serve. If you are interested in serving on the board come to the meeting or contact President Jeremy Miller and inform him of your interest. You are a voting member if you own one of the 95 parcels of land in the borders of the Somerset. The Board wants the members to help decide how SRDC operates and what your priorities are so they can do what the community wants. Please understand that this community receives no tax dollars from the state or federal government and only $1,000 from the Waltz Township Trustee for our parks. Yet still provides many services at no cost to the members. If you want a community building, volunteer fir station, parks and security lights they must be paid for. Presently members and many nonmembers support our activities.

The town sees three types of members. The first helps by volunteer actions such as: mowing, snow removal, recycling, cleaning up the community building and parks. A classic example was the recent addition of LED lights to the community building. The Somerset Lions worked to get a grant of $5,000 and Tim Jones provided workers to install the light at no labor cost. Ten years ago the community paid about $1,000 a year for mowing. Today all mowing is done by volunteers. The second group will donate money. The town collected more than $2,000 to resurface the tennis courts recently. One year ago it received $2,137 to help pay for the new roofs on the Community Building and the fire station from 16 donors. Through contacts with Whirlpool were able to purchase a one year old double door refrigerator for the building. The third group does not volunteer or show up at community activities and will never donate any money. The board has explored forming a Homeowers Association to help provide funds.

Jordan Tandy, local attorney, attended board meetings and has assured the Board that no HOA is needed. The SRDC, by changing the bylaws can levy an annual fee that will enable them to continue to provide funds to pay for the cost of running Somerset. He feels that a 501 C 3 would be possible. A previous attempt at applying was rejected because the SRDC was selling lots and had income. Now all lots are sold and we have no income. This would make the SRDC a tax deductible corporation. So if you are in the 30 percent tax bracket a $100 donation would only cost the donor $70 as they would get a $30 deduction on their taxes. At the next annual meeting this will be discussed but cannot be voted on until the 2018 meeting. A majority of members attending that meeting and voting to accept that change in the bylaws would affect all members. Our current cash balance is $46,920 while we had $79,092 in 2010 that is a decrease of $32,172 in seven years. If you think of Somerset as an attractive place to live, do not

allow it to slip into the plight of many small rural towns with boarded up buildings and declining property values. HAPPY BELATED A N N I V E R S A RY Phillip and Megan Bowers Oct. 22 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Daniel Brane, Cindy Erb Nov. 9, Phyllis Price, Greg Herring, Tom Polk, Nov. 10, Jaycie Wright Nov. 11, Eva Simpson Nov. 12. Donna PatteeBallard Nov. 13, Susan Siders Nov. 14 Sally Arven, Lizzy Vandermark Nov. 15 H A P P Y ANNIVESARY Jerry and Peggy Wilson Nov. 11, Dave & LaVona Mechling Nov. 14 WORDS AND WISDOM “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” Audrey Hepburn SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

Denver church group to host bazaar The ninth annual bazaar, hosted by the Denver Baptist Sarah Missionary Society will be held at the Denver Baptist Fellowship Hall located at 111 North Yorick, Denver, Indiana, on Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be brand name vendors as well as homemade crafts and crafters to satisfy any Christmas list! The Sarah Society will also be serving a chicken noodle dinner from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meals include chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, and a drink. Desserts will cost extra, and will vary. Dine in or carry-out available. Children age 4 and under eat free! ROANN RENEGADES upcoming schedule: Nov 4 Saturday Night Dance, Nov 11 Wabash Barn Bash, Nov 18 Saturday night dance, Dec. 2 Saturday Night Dance, Dec 16 Saturday Night Dance, Dec 30 New Year’s Eve EVE dance! For more information,

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Doll Club sponsored by LeslieBee Designs will meet Saturday, Nov. 11, at Troyer Memorial Library. The meeting begins at 9:30 and lasts until 11. Reservations are needed so leaders will have craft prepared. Each meeting consists of a lesson, craft, and snack. Bring you 18 in doll and join us at the library November 4.Call 765 981 2451 or 765 669 0113 for reservations. VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK will be on November 10 at 9 a.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building. Remember you may still buy a brick to honor a veteran who has served our Great Country. GRANT CREEK MERCANTILE is now open in the historical Parker & Son store located at 14 W. Branson Street in Lafontaine. The shoppe carries quilting fabrics, quilting books, punch needle

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please call 260-578-7261. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: SANTA will visit the library during their Holiday Open House on Dec. 2. Santa (sponsored by the Roann Lions Club) will be there from 10-11 a.m., while the open house is from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. This year’s theme is the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. The library will also hold their December used book sale that same weekend, beginning on Friday Dec. 1 during regular library hours. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Roann’s Community Heritage is again sponsoring a

Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 2 at the Community Building in Roann. The group is currently looking for crafters who would like a space for this event. If interested, please contact Jerry Nelson at 765-998-2863. THE ROANN FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesdays. It is located in the Roann Town Hall building in downtown Roann. It is open to those living in a 7 mile radius of Roann. Donations of dry or canned goods are always appreciated. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Jeremy Stephens, Mosby Stephens, Sydnie Reed, Sarah Ann Tillman Aliya Marie Krom, Alison Becker, Sally Dyson, Joe Auler, Patsy Sucher, Tabatha Fairchild, Lucas Krom, Troy Vigar, Steve Hentgen, Tim Haupert, Tom Woodall, Ellie Chenault, Mack Eudy, Nikki Early, Hilary Hickert, Ron McColley, Maurice Musselman, Emily Haecker, Detre

Jones, and James McCarty. (From the Roann Community Calendar) HAPPY ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Dean White, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woodall, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Ahlfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Greg Houlihan, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Mowery. (From the Roann Community Calendar) CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@yah oo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

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Urbana Lions Club met on Oct. 23 for a short business meeting and a program by Claud Newcomb. A preliminary report of the Pork Chop supper was given as well as a report of the Halloween Car Show held on Oct. 21 to raise money for the Urbana Street Light Fund. Members were reminded to bring donations for FISH to the next meeting. Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day, an annual campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation that partner with Lions Clubs around the world to promote diabetes education and awareness. At the Urbana Lions meeting on Nov. 13,

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Urbana Lions members who are either Type I or Type II diabetics were asked to share first-hand information about diabetes. “The World Health Organization estimates that over 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, a growing

world epidemic that is expected to affect over 642 million by 2040.” Urbana Lion Claud Newcomb gave a program on how to make turkey calls and black powder rifles. He also had a buckskin suit he had made from hides he had tanned. He asked members if they knew why buckskin items had fringes? It was so they would shed the rain. Other items he had made were leather shooting bags and powder horns. He and his wife Linda are excellent shots using the guns Claud has made. Thanks to Claud for a very informative program. THANK YOU TO BLOOD DONORS: The Urbana Yoke

Parish Outreach Committee would like to thank the 24 blood donors who gave on Nov. 1. The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Feb. 14. Thanks also to the great Red Cross team, those who worked the drive, donated sandwiches and cookies, and the Urbana Lions Club for the use of the Community Building. NORTHFIELD PARENTS – INTERESTED IN ATTENDING PLAY IN INDIANAPOLIS? Miss Nevil’s 7th grade English classes have the opportunity to attend Charles Dickens’ play “A Christmas Carol” on Nov. 28 at the Indiana Repertory Theater in

Indianapolis. There are several $20 tickets open for parent chaperones – first come, first serve. If you are interested in chaperoning, Miss Nevil has paperwork

you will need to complete and submit in advance. The students will be reading “A Christmas Carol” in class and the play at the Indiana

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Claud Newcomb holds a piece of cherry wood he is going to use to make a black powder rifle. Claud has made 37 black powder rifles -some he used for competitive shooting and others he has sold. The guns are truly a work of art. Photo provided

Urbana News ...continued from page 9 High School for more information. ISTEP + Retest (Current Junior graduation exam) test will be taken between Dec. 4 and 15. Juniors who did not pass the ISTEP + ELA or Math last spring will need to take the test. Score reports were mailed to parents in Aug. If parents have a question or concern they should contact the Guidance Department as soon as possible. U P C O M I N G SHARP CREEK DATES: Nov. 10 – Veterans Day. Nov. 15 – midterm for Quarter #2. Nov. 16 – Spell Bowl Competition at Wabash Middle School at 5 p.m. Nov. 22 to 24 –

Thanksgiving Break – no school! Dec. 18 – Fourth grade Christmas program at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 22 to Jan. 7 – Christmas Break. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember the family and friends of Annette Eiler, Taylor Chamberlain’s infant son, Bo Malen Wilson, Esther Wagner, Marcia Knee, Lowell, Marilyn, and Dan Karns, Larry Urschel, Johnathan Fawley, Nancy and Harold Christie, Theda Stein,

and Jane Winebrenner. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Bob Evans on Nov. 1: Helen Dawes, Marca Snook, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Max and Ruth Reed, Doris Mattern, Alma DeVore, Carol Layne, Eileen Weck, Phil and Jan Weck, and Larry and Nancy Meyer. The group will meet again on Nov. 8 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 9 – Ed Moore, Ron

Schenkel. Nov. 10 – Kody Stambaugh. Nov. 11 – Jeremy Krom, Shirley Griffey, Claudia Rosen. Nov. 12 – Ronnie Eads, Fran Ball, Erin Chamberlain. Nov. 13 – Brian Peas. Nov. 14 – Denise Dilsaver. Nov. 15 – Stacey Denton. ANNIVERSARIES: Nov. 9 – Pam and Chris Hann. Nov. 12 – Max and Nancy Neher. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling 260-3779475.

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Lagro Town Hall normal business hours are currently being adjusted and under review, once determined they will be released. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Salamonie’s Second Saturday program will present, “Night Sky Activities” on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 7:30—10 p.m., meet at the Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. You will observe a constellation and learn about the Aurora Borealis. Plus, make art about what you learn and observe. Programs are designed for families and adults must accompany children. The cost is $3 per person. Please pre-register by calling 260-4682127. S a l a m o n i e ’s Preschool Program, “How Animals Prepare for Winter” will take place Wednesday, Nov. 15. You and your preschooler will try to gather food for the winter like the animals around Salamonie. You will learn about how they do that and where they find their food that keeps them alive all winter. You will also do a craft and take a nature hike, so please dress accordingly for weather conditions. There will be two identical programs held from 10—11:30 a.m. and

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12:30—2 p.m. Preschool programs are designed for pre-school aged children 2—6 and their adults. 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. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-468-2127. N O V E M B E R BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Holli Dupree, Nov. 4; Tony Good, Nov. 6; Zach Ivy, Nov. 10; Mike Urschel, Nov. 23;

Randall Good, Nov. 29; Doug Chopson, Nov. 30. Happy birthday to all! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER to: Alan and Sheila Wojkowiak, Nov. 18; Olman and Thelma Sanchez, Nov. 21; Tony and Liz Schmid, Nov. 25; Brady and Deb Frieden, Nov. 29. A big congratulations go out to them! ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to

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Holiday Open House HoursNov. 10, 4pm-9pm • Nov. 11, 9am-7pm Nov. 12, 9am-4pm Heritage Gathering Primitive Show” Join me as I set up shop at the “H Saturday, Dec. 2rd • 9am-3pm Location - Pierceton Elementary School • Pierceton, In “The Best Handmade Primitive/Antique Show in the Area.”

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join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “Life will teach us many lessons; some we may not have wanted to learn at the time, others we welcomed at the time. One of the best lessons I have learned and try to pass on to others is that you should never equate losing with failure. Yes, we all stumble at times and fall short of our goals, but that usually leads to

eventual success. The only time you truly fail is when you give up. Welcoming obstacles in competition automatically increases the ability to find advan-

tage in all the difficulties one meets in the course of one’s life.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo.c om, or call me at 260274-2261.

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It’s time to dress the town for the holidays with the newly

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Champions, BIT Computers and DuPont Wealth Mana g ement! Volunteers are needed beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 10 to decorate the downtown light posts with brightly colored wreaths. On Saturday Nov 11 beginning at 8:30 a.m. we will assemble the 20 foot Christmas Tree in the Town Parking Lot. Volunteers are needed to construct the frame, fluff the boughs and share in the fun of being community! Those interested in helping

should contact Sebrena Cline at 260578-1398. P E A B O D Y RETIREMENT C O M M U N I T Y (along with the Peabody Home Foundation) invites you to a Veterans’ Day Program in the chapel of Peabody at 10AM on Saturday, Nov. 11, for the community of North Manchester, as well as for residents of Peabody. Nationally, about 7 percent of the population is veterans. Peabody is proud to note that 15 percent of their population is

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veterans. A special musical program – featuring Rick Elliott and Don Rigsbee as guests – will be presented that day, along with a time of recognizing all veterans present. A special Honor Guard from Indianapolis will assist with the service, as will local Boy Scouts. Refreshments will be served following the program in the Enrichment Center. For more information, please contact the Rev. Sue Babovec or Karen DePue at Peabody, 260-982-8616. HEIFER INTERNATIONAL: The annual Living Gift Market for Heifer International will be held on Saturday, Nov 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Timbercrest. The Living Gift Market has raised over $510,000 in North Manchester since 1987. “Passing on the gift” is fundamental to Heifer’s entire approach. It means recipients agree to share the offspring of gift animals with others in need,

making them equal partners with Heifer in the fight to end world hunger. Our work starts with you. It ends in a world without hunger & poverty. Nearly 870 Million people around the world don’t have enough food to eat. We believe all people deserve dignity, opportunity, and a future free from hunger. We believe we provide the tools of transformation to bring about that opportunity. We believe one cow can transform a life. But we know one animal alone doesn’t lead to sustainable change. Sponsoring Churches & Businesses: Timbercrest, Eel River Community Church of the B r e t h r e n , Manchester Church of the Brethren, United Methodist Church, Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren and Silver Creek Printing. For more information contact Jim Myer at 982-6343 or jmyerwdw@yahoo.com. VETERAN’S RECOGNITION BRUNCH and Service at Congregational Christian Church: The Congregational Christian Church will honor veterans and their families with a special 10 a.m. brunch followed by a recognition service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov 12. A meal of Biscuits & Sausage (continued on page 13)

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North Manchester News Gravy and Fruit will be offered free of charge to Veterans and their families. Any donations received form the public will go to benefit future Honor Flights to Washington D.C for veterans. Pastor J.P Freeman invites everyone to come and visit on Sundays for Worship at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The North M a n c h e s t e r Congregational Christian Church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester. Contact the church office with any questions, 260-982-2882. L A K E T O N A M E R I C A N LEGION AUXILIARY Dinner, Friday, Nov 10 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bluebird Café in Laketon. Fish & Shrimp combo with choice of potato, vegetable, salad, drink and homemade pie!

ANGEL TREE A P P L I C AT I O N S : Applications will be available now at the Food Pantry, the Thrift Store, the Public Library, One World Handcrafts, Chamber of Commerce office, and Manchester Church of the Brethren. The deadline for turning in the applications to the Manchester Jr-Sr High School, 1 Squire Drive, is Friday, Nov. 17 from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please honor the d e a d l i n e . Applications must include a reliable phone number and complete physical address. Gifts will be delivered to your home and you must be present when deliveries are made. Deliver date is Saturday, December 23 beginning at 1 p.m. Please contact M.A. Hire at 260-578-8175 or Lorie Sorg at 260-9822196 with questions.

CHRISTMAS PAST IN NORTH MANCHESTER: If you have any photos, memorabilia, or stories of Christmas past in the town of North Manchester, we would love to connect with you to get copies of photos and hear stories. Many plans are under way for the holiday season, but photos of town decorations and events are illusive. All information will be shared with the Center for History as additions to our Town history and celebration. If you could help, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 60-982-7644 or Sebrena Cline at 260578-1398. H O L I D A Y BAZAAR: Laketon Lions Annual Holiday Bazaar is Nov. 11, 2017, at the North Manchester Church of the

Brethren from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Diane Binkerd at dkbinkerd@yahoo.co m or 260-982-6883 for registration information. The Laketon Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents will have food available for lunch. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD is located on South Mill Street, just north of the Thrift Store and is open every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Thursday’s Child offers clothing and accessories for children Newborn-4T. Diapers and formula may also be offered when available. Parents only, may visit the shop to select items needed. Donations of diapers and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time. Thursday’s Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches. PARTING SHOTS:

Jail to contract out commissary By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

The Wabash County Jail will soon be contracting out what were two positions for its commissary. Wabash County Sheriff Bob Land reported to the C o u n t y Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 30, that he hopes to have a contracted position replace one full-time and one-part time position at the jail. “We are going to basically hire someone to do our commissary. That will save us one full time position out of the commissary, and one part time. (County Attorney Steve Downs) has approved the contract, and I have signed off on it,” Land said. “Everything’s going to be computerized.” Land explained that the commissary serves as a grocery store for inmates, allowing them to purchase items such as snacks. “I’m cutting a full time person and part time person out of commissary. And, if the commissary contract works out, I’ll be bringing back that part time person,” Land said. “We’ll see how this works out… I use

Commissary for equipment, all kinds of things, but we’ll see how it is and we’ll take back that part

time if it works out.” In other news, Land also reported that the jail replaced two windows in the cell block,

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Joan M. (Fry) Bradley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Nov. 18. She was married to John “Richard” Bradley (now deceased). She has four children: Rex (Carol) Bradley of Alto, Ga., John (Kay) Bradley of Wabash, Jay (Kathy) Bradley of Wabash and Jo

Ellen (Brian) Bradley of Huntington. Born in Ijamsville, in 1927, Mrs. Bradley has called Wabash home since her early childhood. Friends and family are invited to an open house planned in her honor at the Honeywell House from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 18.

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Kayla Payne – Tory Mercado Kayla Payne and Tory Mercado were married on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, in Eaton. Ms. Payne is a supervisor at Comnet Call Center in Muncie. She is the daughter of Kelly Jeffrey of Wabash, and the granddaughter of Wallace and Dixie Payne of Marion. Mercado is a shift leader at Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Muncie. He also is lead singer in a band. He is the son of Michele Keifer and Donnie Anackers and Kirsten Parsons, and

the grandson of Kathleen Booher. The couple has two children: Draven

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Mr. & Mrs. Steve Olsen On Nov. 5, Steve and Romia Olsen, of North Manchester, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married at the Kendallville Assembly of God Church in 1977 and moved to North Manchester the following year. Olsen is retired from the North Manchester Police Department and Mrs. Olsen is a registered nurse working

Spelling champions: The Manchester Junior High Spell Bowl team competed on Nov. 2 at the Indian Springs Middle School Area Competition. Manchester placed first for their district in class 3 and finished seventh overall out of the 10 teams competing. This event marked their second and final competition for the 2017 season. Members of the Spell Bowl team are (from left) Ella Clifford, Olivia Neal, Hope Martin, Alyssa Marvel, Trinity Akins, Aliala Atienza, Maria Smith, and Raven King. Photo provided

in the Pediatric Unit at Lutheran Hospital. He enjoys photography and wandering aimlessly around town. She is active with the First Brethren Church and enjoys cooking and reading.

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VIEWPOINT Upholding voter roll laws By Connie Lawson

Recently, my office and I have come under attack for following federal and state law regarding voter rolls. Misinformation is being spread by various groups that if your name matches the name of a voter in another state or if you fail to vote, you will be removed from the rolls. Others have said voter list maintenance targets minority and low income voters. None of this is true! Since I became Secretary of State, I have worked to ensure Indiana has clean data when it comes to our voter rolls. The public demands clean and accurate data when it comes to financial records, health records and vital statistics. Voter lists are no different. Each election Hoosiers take notice that our rolls needs an update. We get calls from widowed spouses and parents whose child moved away from home years ago. These voters want to know why their loved one’s name is still on the rolls. They not only find it upsetting to see a long gone loved one’s name on the pollbook, but it also undermines their faith in our elections. In 2016, a group issued a report that our voter rolls contained numerous inaccuracies including voters who were well over 100 years old and couldn’t possibly be alive. Members of

GUEST COLUMN the public were concerned when they heard this. At that time, I reminded the public of our voter list maintenance efforts and assured Hoosiers we were taking corrective action. Hoosiers were relieved to know we were taking measures to improve the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls. In addition to improving voter confidence, clean voter rolls reduce election costs and provide accurate turnout results. Counties with bloated voter rolls are forced to spend more money to purchase extra equipment, secure additional locations and pay for election workers. Allowing invalid registrations to remain on the rolls distorts the reality of actual voter participation and turnout. In 2016, the official voter turnout in Indiana was 58percent of all registered voters, despite a record number of voters turning out to vote. Yet it is estimated if the voter list maintenance conducted this year had taken place before the 2016 general election, Indiana’s turnout would have been about 65percent - among the best in the nation. Along with the bi-partisan members of the Indiana Election Division, bi-partisan county election boards and

county clerks, I am working to ensure Indiana has clean and accurate voter rolls. We are doing this according to federal and state law, and to date, not one voter has contacted my office to say they were improperly removed. No one has been removed because their name matches a voter in another state. We do compare Indiana’s data to voter registrations in other states, but a simple match of a name or a name and date of birth is not enough for a match. Indiana has developed measures of protection against false matches. Before a county is even given a potential match, to research and consider, the record is subject to a detailed comparison that assigns points for matches in name, social security numbers and driver’s license number. A first name, last name and date of birth match only equals 55 points, 20 points short of a potential match. A middle name is only 5 points, so that is still not enough. If a record reaches the 75 point threshold, then it is provided to the county to determine if the record is a match and the registration in the other state is more recent. The county may consider all information provided and perform whatever

Threat of global warming is a really happening Dear Editor: The unusual intensity of the wildfires and hurricanes we’ve seen this year is among the destructive results of global warming. Other signs are unmistakable: Arctic and Antarctic ice is melting; sea levels are rising; and each year sets a new record high temperature for the surface of the earth. Despite these realities, and in the face of all common sense, there are still people who pretend that global warming is not happening. There are two groups of people who deny climate change. The first group are the ones who are benefitting from the coal, oil and gas industries through profits, paychecks, and political contributions. The second group are those who, for whatever reason, believe what the first group is telling them. There is something else going on as well. When a person receives a diagnosis of a potentially fatal disease, such as cancer, the first response is often denial. “It can’t be true.

Letters to the Editor I’m feeling fine. How can I be dying?” Sometimes this refusal to believe the truth causes the person to delay in doing what is necessary to save their life. Many of us who are not yet directly affected by global warming are like that person who receives a potentially fatal diagnosis but is not feeling sick and refuses to believe the truth. “Life is going on as it always has, the world is beautiful, how can this terrible climate threat be real?” The threat is real, but it’s not too late, if we move past denial and do what is necessary. Undergoing radiation and chemotherapy is hard, but it can stop the cancer. Living without fossil fuels will be hard, but it can stop global warming. - Bob Gross, North Manchester

additional investigation the county deems necessary to determine if there is a match. If the county is unable to determine that the records match, or that the registration in the other state is more recent, that is the end of the process and the record stays on the rolls. In addition, no one has been removed because they didn’t vote or due to their ethnicity or income. The state of Indiana does voter list maintain in a uniform and non-discriminatory manner following the federal rules that require voter list maintenance and the procedures spelled out in the law. Every other year, postcards are mailed to Hoosier voters. If the postcard is returned due to inaccurate information, which indicates the voter is no longer qualified to vote at that address, a second forwardable postcard is mailed to the forwarding address. The second postcard ask the voter to update their registration information. If the voter fails to respond, the record will be marked inactive. Once a record is marked inactive, it is not removed from the rolls unless the voter misses the next two federal elections or otherwise fails to confirm their address is correct. As I close, I want to address the uncertainty that clouds voter list maintenance across the country. In states that are attempting to comply with fed-

eral law, like Indiana, activist groups are suing to keep maintenance from being done. In states that are not participating, activist groups are suing to force the process. Performing voter list maintenance is the law according to the National Voter Registration Act. This law was a compromise that required voter registrations to be available at government offices such as the BMV and voter list maintenance to be performed. We enforce the registration portion of the law uniformly but not the voter list maintenance piece. Last week I testified on Capitol Hill and encouraged Congress to clarify this expectation for the states and to uphold the compromise of the National Voter Registration Act. I am optimistic they will weigh in and I commend the efforts of state election officials around the country who are continuing to work hard in the face of this uncertainty. Voter list maintenance is about updating voter information to be current and ensuring confidence in our electoral process. Our electoral process is central to our system of government. Therefore, we must take every action to protect the integrity of our elections. Connie Lawson is the Indiana Secretary of State

Assault weapons must be dealth with Dear Editor: No matter how much our lawmakers have received in financial support from the National Rifle Association to get themselves elected, it is high time they recognize that the citizens of Indiana and the rest of our nation did not cast their ballots for they so that you could coddle to the NRA and their efforts to sell firearms.

Immediate action must be taken to eliminate the presence of dangerous assault weapons from our civil society. Americans do not choose to make the towns, cities and rural areas of our nation into a war zone. Assault weapons can and must be limited to use by only the military. Please use the powers of

your office to immediately enact legislation, either on the state or national level, to rid these dangerous and lethal weapons from our schools, churches and arenas. Too many Americans are being uselessly killed, and it is within your power to do something about it.-Susan M. Fagin,North Manchester

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‘Get a bike and go’: WPD sergeant takes 400-mile bike trip By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com

When Wabash Police Sgt. Nick Brubaker set out on his 400-mile bike ride to Traverse City, Mich., on Sept. 9, he packed light and hoped for the best. “It was unsupported and solo,” Brubaker told The Paper of Wabash County. “I went by myself and there were no support vehicles. … And I didn’t want to stop.” From Sept. 9-16, Brubaker pedaled his way up the coast of Lake Michigan, stopping in campgrounds along the way before concluding the journey in Traverse City. His first major cycling trip, Brubaker considered making the journey for several months before setting out. “I do a lot of running, about 30 miles a week, and do about 70 (miles) on the bicycle because I’ve gotten addicted to it,” Brubaker said. “I guess the ‘why’ is because I can. I’m still young and healthy enough, adventurous enough. Tim Roberts, I owe a lot to him. Seven or eight years ago, we hiked the Grand Canyon. … He inspires me a lot, motivates me. He was one of the inspirations.” Brubaker left LaFontaine on a brisk Saturday morning and traveled 70 miles on “mostly back county roads and the Nickel Plate Trail” through Rochester to Monterey. He anticipated encountering washed out roads, breakdowns and inclement weather during his weeklong expedition. However, instead, “every day was satisfying,” Brubaker said. Prior to setting out, the Wabash officer planned, packed and repacked multiple times. He built a bike trailer with his father to carry a tent, sleeping mat, three sets of clothes, small hiking camp stove, battery packs and food. Brubaker was ready come Saturday morning. Not so much Sunday morning, though. “The first night I woke up and in the morning it was 43 degrees,” he said with a smile, “and the dew and the condensation was so thick, it weighed my tent down. I was not prepared for that. I was

thinking (warm) type of weather. So I didn’t take my sleeping bag. I just took a blanket liner and some compression, long sleeve (attire). “I froze. I literally froze. I was putting on my biking clothes. I had on my riding gloves, just to stay warm that first night.” Brubaker eventually found his way to a sporting goods store and purchased a thermal blanket for the rest of the trip. “That was the only hiccup,” he said. “It’s hard to plan for everything. I had rain gear, a first aid kit. I tried to plan for everything, but it didn’t cross my mind that it would be 43 degrees.” With the first night underway, Brubaker continued traveling up the coast of Lake

Michigan, biking nearly 70 miles the first few days. Eventually, he slowed down to enjoy the journey more. “I started on county roads, hit (highways),” he said. “Some days were nothing but bicycle trails, kind of like

our Nickel Plate; paved and through the state forest. I hit sandy roads where I had to push my bike.” It wasn’t always “easy riding,” though. “I had a few close calls,” Brubaker (continued on page 20)

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‘Get a bike and go’: WPD sergeant takes 400-mile bike trip ...continued from page 19 explained. “People cut in front of me. They would turn right in front of me. I would

always try to make eye contact at intersections, crossroads when I saw a car, because I

know if I could get eye contact with them then I know they can see me and I see them.

“You just have to be really cautious. I didn’t take (many) chances. There was one time I had to when the road was washed out and I had to get across the river. So I had to study my map, look at my GPS and try to figure out how to get across the river. “Well there was no other way so I came back a little bit and I had to go against the flow of heavy traffic of the bridge onto the on ramp. That was about the only chance (I took).” Every morning, Brubaker set out at 8 a.m., ride approximately 60 miles a day and stop at a campground at approximately 2 p.m. “So I had all evening to relax, set up camp, find supper and I met some really nice people,” he said. “They would come up and offer me supper. One retired couple, his wife made homemade lasagna out at the campground so I had dinner that night with them. A couple in another place offered me breakfast.

Everybody was offering me food, coffee. … I went 400 miles and didn’t lose any weight. “Everyone was just so nice. They would pull up beside me and wave or honk or say, ‘Keep it up.’ I never had any problems, though. There were no issues. It seemed like people were excited or glad to see me.” Brubaker reached his final destination at a campground in Traverse City on Sept. 15, but instead of stopping a day early, he decided to keep heading north to Leelanau County, Mich. “I got so far ahead of schedule, I probably did it in six (days),” he said. “My last two days I kind of just goofed off. One day, I only rode 40 miles to go further north, passed Traverse City, to this big lake, Leelanau Lake, and I spent the night there and the whole next afternoon.” Upon finally reaching Traverse City, his family was there to greet him and bring Brubaker home. Brubaker document-

Sgt. Nick Brubaker poses for a photo in Traverse City, Mich., following a 400-mile bike ride from LaFontaine. Brubaker packed light for the journey, carrying his belongings on a homemade trailer. Photo provided ed the journey every step of the way with photos and Facebook updates, keeping in touch with his wife, children and other family and friends along the way. “I had a couple people think it was crazy or people who couldn’t do it or wouldn’t want to do it,” he said. “My family was pretty supportive of the whole thing. They don’t worry about me because I’ve been pretty adventurous most of my life. I was in Desert Storm in ’91. I’ve been doing this job for a long time and, like I said, I do all kinds of things.” However, while 400 miles seems like no easy feat, “it really was-

n’t all that hard,” Brubaker explained. In all, every second of the trip was worth it, according to Brubaker. “It’s kind of life changing,” he said. “You’re out there by yourself. You have plenty of time to think and just clear your mind. There are really no worries. Everything melts away and you’re thinking about good stuff because, with me, I was constantly happy through the whole trip. I had beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, and it’s hard to explain, or put into words, unless you’ve done it. “But I would tell people, ‘Go get a bike and go.’ … I look forward to doing it again.”

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The Rainforest Play Park project will feature a two-story jungle-themed playground, a bouldering wall and an interactive pond. Photo provided huts. The Rainforest Play Park would be open to the public, both members and non-members, during regular YMCA hours, according to Tandy. As of Monday, Nov. 6, the campaign raised $13,230. “Wabash has always surprised me with how giving it is, but I’m anxious about it,” Tandy said. “We have 45 days to raise $50,000.

If we raise, $49,000 then we get nothing and the project doesn’t happen. “So I’m anxious about it but I’m optimistic because of how generous the community has been with other projects.” To donate to the campaign, call the Wabash County YMCA at 260-563-9622 for more details or v i s i t patronicity.com/project/rainforest_play_ park_2.

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A new rainforest play park room at the Wabash County YMCA could be on its way. That is, if organizers are able to raise $50,000 by Dec. 15. Similar to the 2016 Wabash Riverfront Development campaign, the Rainforest Play Park project, which would repurpose the YMCA’s Teen Room to a youth-friendly indoor park, needs to raise $50,000 to serve as matching funds for an Indiana Housing and C o m m u n i t y D eve l o p m e n t Agency (IHCDA) grant program called “CreatINg Places.” The campaign went live Wednesday, Nov. 1, and “have 45 days to get it done,” according to Jordan Tandy, YMCA Board Chief Volunteer Officer. The project came to fruition following a conversation between Tandy and Clint Kugler, Wabash County YMCA CEO. “There were some conversations between Clint, Jay Driskill and myself about what to do with that recreation room because it’s under utilized right now,” Tandy told The Paper of Wabash County, “and eventually we landed on the idea of an indoor play park and we formed a committee.” In addition to Tandy, Kugler and Driskill, Kendall Hoover, Kathy Haupert, Paula Milliner, Katie Beauchamp and Marie Coffman also serve on the committee. “We’ve been meeting for the last couple of months and talked about different themes for the room, finally landing on the rainforest theme,” Tandy said. “We applied for the CreatINg Places grant. I had some experience through the Riverfront project with that and just got approved (for the play park) in early October.” Designed for children ages 3-10, the

revitalized youth room would feature a two-story junglethemed playground, a bouldering wall and an interactive pond that will be projected onto the floor. “Built into the projector will be a sensor,” Tandy explained. “So as a kid walks through the pond, the water is going to ripple around their feet, fish will dart away from them. It will be like they’re actually playing in a pond without it actually being a pond.” Items originally available in the Teen Room will still be accessible in the facility, he continued. Mike Bowers, of Fort Wayne, will lead the design and creative process for the indoor park’s theme by painting jungle scenes onto walls as well as creating 3-D sculptures of trees, animals and jungle

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Jones to speak to NM Historical Society By The Paper staff

NORTH MANCHESTER – Pete Jones will host a program on John Comstock, the founder of Liberty

Mills, when the North Mancheter Historical Society meets on Monday, Nov. 13. The program will be held in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest

Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. The program is open to the public at no cost. Comstock was a commanding figure. He

bought land in Liberty Mills in 1836, and built a saw mill, grist mill, distillery, general store, and carding mill. He was elected Probate Judge of Wabash County and Representative to the State Legislature. For many years, Liberty Mills and North Manchester were rivals for prominence in the area. The program will show why North Manchester eventually rose in importance over Liberty Mills. Jones taught for 38 years, most of that time teaching American History, English and journalism at Manchester High School. He retired in 1999. He served on the board of the Wabash Carnegie Library for 25 years, and is currently on the board of the Wabash County Historical Museum, Jones writes a weekly history column for the Wabash Plain Dealer and has written a monthly column for the Ford Meter Box

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Street Journal and American History Magazine. In 2015, the Indiana Historical Society awarded Jones awarded the Hubert Hawkins History Award for his distinguished service and career in local history. Jones is a wellregarded speaker and researcher whose relaxed and interesting narrative style makes his historical research seem more like a story that’s engaging and appealing.

Lions plan dinner By The Paper staff The Tri-Lakes Lions Club will have a fish and tenderloin fry from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12 years, and children

under 6 eat for free. The price includes an all-you-can-eat dinner, beverage and dessert. Carry-out dinenrs also are available. The supper will be at the Tri-Lakes Lons Hall on Colony Avenue in Tri-Lakes (east of

Shriner Lake on the southside of Round Lake. Gaerte’s Frying Service is doing the cooking. Proceeds generated from the event will go toward the Lions’ district and local projects.

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Heifer’s Living Gift Market planned Nov. 11 By the Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – Heifer International’s 30th Living Gift Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at T i m b e r c r e s t R e t i r e m e n t Community. The Living Gift Market has raised more than $510,000 in North Manchester since 1987. “Passing on the

gift” is fundamental to Heifer’s entire approach. It means recipients agree to share the offspring of gift animals with others in need, making them equal partners with Heifer in the fight to end world hunger. Ending Hunger And Poverty: Our work starts with you. It ends in a world without hunger & poverty. Nearly 870 Million people around

Congregational Christian Church to host veteran’s brunch on Nov. 12 By The Paper staff The Congregational Christian Church will honor veterans and their families with a special 10 a.m. brunch followed by a recognition service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov 12. A meal of Biscuits & Sausage Gravy and Fruit will be offered free of charge to Veterans and their families. Any donations received form the public will go to benefit future Honor Flights to Washington D.C for veterans. Pastor J.P Freeman and Sebrena Cline invite everyone to come and visit on Sundays for Worship at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. The North M a n c h e s t e r

Congregational Christian Church is located at 310 N. Walnut St., N. Manchester. Contact the church office with any questions, 260982-2882.

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Gary Long helps a customer fill an order at the Manchester Marketplace deli. Photo by Eric Christiansen challenges when you are used to doing things in a certain setting and you move to another and change things up.” He noted that the retail space in the store is double what they had before, not to mention a spacious back room and a kitchen. Where before the store would order deli product, such as ham, chicken and

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stage, and we have to fill the space.” “This is a team and family effort. We couldn’t do this without our family, friends who work here and our customers.” M a n ch e s t e r Marketplace will be open Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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By The Paper staff Veterans and the American Flag will be honored as the program for the November Birthday Party, 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, at Living Well Winchester Center, 239 Bond St., in Wabash. Retired Coast Guard veteran and local Wabash resident, Dave Miller, will present on the American Flag: history, traditions and protocol. This program will be of interest to those who never served as well as to veterans.

As a part of the monthly birthday party, everyone with a November birthday will be celebrated. Refreshments will include ice cream and homemade birthday cake, coffee and punch. The theme of the November party will be patriotic. All adults are welcome. Registration is requested, but not required, and can be done by calling Winchester Center during business hours at 260-563-4475 or stopping in and signing up. The program is free.

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Thurman E. Easterday, 83, North Manchester, passed away at 6:39 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2017, at Parkview Hospice, Wabash. He was born in Wabash, Indiana on May 25, 1934 to Fred and Opal (Adams) Easterday. Thurman was a man who worked hard to provide for his family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. For 26 years he worked for Datavue/Swingline. After 12 years of working for BKB Manufacturing, Thurman retired. On September 27, 1958 Thurman married Sharon Heeter. The two spent 59 years together growing their family and spoiling their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Throughout his life Thurman maintained a strong faith. A member of Ijamsville United Methodist Church, Ijamsville, Thurman strived to follow Jesus, and he taught the importance of faith to his family. He loved his friends and church family, but he was a family man first and foremost. Thurman was a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. For fun, he liked to fish and watch his two favorite NASCAR drivers, Dale Jr. and Kyle Larson. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was the last living child of 10. Thurman is survived by his wife, Sharon Easterday, North Manchester; three sons, Tim Easterday, Wabash, Mike (Kristie) Easterday, Wabash and John (Betty Jo) Easterday, Vero Beach, Florida; one daughter Sally (Terry) Bitzel, Wabash; five grandchildren David Perry, Erika (Mitch) Dazey, Chase Moore, Tanner Easterday and Ivory Easterday; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Opal Easterday; four brothers and five sisters. Family and friends may call Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, from 4-7 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, at McKee Mortuary with calling begining at 1 p.m. Burial will be at Laketon Cemetery, County Road 200 West, Laketon. Pastor Kent Harting will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Thurman Easterday, memorial contributions may be made to the family in c/o McKee Mortuary. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com

Bill Fouts, 79 Retired lab technician July 11, 1938 – Oct. 21, 2017

Bill Fouts, 79, Sandersville, Ga., quietly passed away on Oct. 21, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family following a 17-month long hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on July 11, 1938, in Chili, to Margaret (Love) Fouts and Andrew Fouts, and had lived in Georgia for the past nine years. Bill was a graduate of Chili High School and a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in North Manchester, and the Davisboro Baptist Church in Davisboro, Ga. He retired as a lab technician from Jefferson Smurfit, Wabash. He loved home improvement, working outdoors, and Christmas. He always had a project going or in mind. He will be remembered as a strong man with an unbreakable spirit and immense love for his family. Your time with us was far too short- we will miss you every day! He is survived by his wife, Janice (West) Fouts of Sandersville, Ga.; his two daughters, Tammy Burnsworth of Wabash, and Susan Kulla (Ronnie) Golliher of Mexico; a son, Jim (Lee Ann) Fouts of Mexico; a brother Dean (Marie) Fouts of Wabash; grandchildren Josh (Meggie) Dials, Nicholas Dials, Jordan Burnsworth, Brandon (Lacie) Fouts, Lucas (Whitney) Fouts, Kyle (Samantha) Fouts, Lexi Kulla; and step-children, Tim (Shannon) Waller, and Rodney (Becky) Waller.

Martha Boggs, 74 Was a Colts fan Oct. 15, 1943 – Nov. 3, 2017 Martha Ellen Boggs, 74, of Roann, died at 9:17 a.m., Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Oct. 15, 1943, in Oak Grove, Pa., to Wendell Smith and Opal (Perry) Saylor. She is survived by three daughters, 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. Visitation and services were Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial was in Paw Paw Cemetery, Miami County,

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Russell Hoover, 92 Sang in church choir Oct. 8, 1925 – Nov. 2, 2017

Russell S. Hoover, 92, North Manchester, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 at 12:25 a.m. in Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. He was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Wabash County, to Lawrence & Mary (Frantz) Hoover. He graduated in 1943 from Laketon High School, Laketon, IN. On April 24, 1948 he married Joann Snell. Russell was employed with Harting Furniture, North Manchester, from 1947-1967 and then Peabody Seating Co., North Manchester, from 1967-1976 and Zimmer, Warsaw, as a leadman over buildings and grounds for 15 years. He retired in 1991. He like playing golf, singing in the West Manchester Church of the Brethren Choir, any activities at Timbercrest, euchre and was part of a traveling pool league. He loved his church family and family, especially playing games with them. Russell came from a large family that was close. They played games and sometimes they became very competitive. He was a member of West Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester. Russell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Joann Hoover, North Manchester; sons, Steve (Kris) Hoover, Westfield, and Randy (Sandy) Hoover, Hilton Head, S.C.; daughter, Nancy (Frank) Harris, Michigan City; sister, Grace Metzger, North Manchester; grandchildren, Amy (Eric) Stewart, Westfield, Ashley (Lance) Vogel, Indianapolis, Katie Hoover Hoffman, Cincinnati, Ohio, Neil Harris, Warsaw, and Amy (Steve) Maull, Warsaw; and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Homer & Ray Hoover, and two sister, Ruby Muir and Verna Shively, are deceased. Family and friends may call November 18, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Services will be Nov. 18, 2017, at 1 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. Pastor Karen Eberly will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester. F or those who wish to honor the memory of Russell Hoover, memorial contributions may be made to Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, PO Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Mary Ayres, 96 Former 4-H leader Feb. 15, 1921 – Oct. 31, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Ayres, 96, North Manchester, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family Oct. 31, 2017, at 9:48 p.m. The daughter of Fred J. and Mary (Badger) Badskey, she was born Feb. 15, 1921, during a farm sale at their home on the Kosciusko/Wabash County line. She always lived around North Manchester, and graduated from Chester High School in 1939. She married Arden E. Ayres on Feb. 24, 1940, while working for Dr. Eugene Cook. She worked at the Steer Inn, north of Silver Lake, starting the day it opened for 10 years. Was a 4-H leader for 10 years. She also worked as a secretary in the treasurer’s office at Manchester College for 17 years. Mary served the First Brethren Church for 70 years, children’s superintendent teacher, Patroness of Sisterhood of Mary and Martha, chapter member of the Hadassah Circle, Sunday School Secretary and helping in kitchen for dinners and funeral dinners. She was a member of Congressional Christian Church, and was active with Dorcas Ladies Ministry and serving at breakfasts. She also served as a deacon. She was a member of Town and Country Club for 60 years, Ladies League at Sycamore Golf Course, the Laketon Lions Club and the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by a daughter, Becky Sue (David) Long of Yorba Linda, Calif., and three sons, Terry (Toni) Ayres of Leesburg, David (Sherri) Ayres of South Whitley, and Dennis (Annette) Ayres of North Manchester; 15 grandchildren, Tricia Robinson, Trent Ayres, Brad, Bryan, Brendon, and Brandt Watrous, Denver, Jason, Hilari and Halie Ayres, Ryan and Andy Ayres, Abbie Richards and Erin Long; and 34 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Lorin Badskey, nephew Jerry Badskey, and Andy Beck, grandson. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, and Friday, two hours prior to services at Congregational Christian Church, 310 North Walnut St., North Manchester. Officiating pastors are J.P. Freeman and Denver Ayres. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com

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Esther L. Blocher, 81, North Manchester, passed away at 4:54 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 22, 1935, in Wabash County, to Orville E. & Mae E. (Niccum) Metzger. On Sept. 21, 1957, she married Billie G. Blocher. She was a homemaker, farmer’s wife and retired from Heckman Bindery after many years of service. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Billie G. Blocher, North Manchester; sons, Larry J. (Loretta) Blocher, North Manchester, Loren E. (Brenda) Blocher, Akron, and Lynn A. (Wendy) Blocher, North Manchester; daughters, Lorraine K. (Marlin) Spurrier, North Manchester, Louise J. (David) Nordmann, North Manchester, and Leisa J. (Kris) Kerlin, North Manchester; brothers, Max (Irene) Metzger, Silver Lake, and Wilmer (Janet) Metzger, North Manchester; 16 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 18 great-step-grandchildren and seven great-great-stepgrandchildren. One son, Lowell Blocher, four brothers, Leon Metzger, Eldon Metzger, Delmar Metzger and Mark Metzger, two sisters, Catherine Metzger and Leona Accord and one great-grandchild are deceased. Family and friends may call Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 from 3-5 & 6-8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, IN and one hour prior to calling on Thursday. Services will be Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at 10 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Larry Cripe and Richard Brovont will officiate. Burial will be in North Manchester Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Esther Blocher, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962. Online condolences can be made at mckeemortuary.com.

Charlotte S. Mitchell, 94, of Andrews since 1991, and formerly of Bensonville, Ill., passed away Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at 10:05 a.m. at her home. She graduated from Farragut High School in Chicago, in 1941. She was a secretary at Carpenter Steel in Melrose Park, Ill., from 1965-1985. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Lagro, Dallas Township Home Extension Club and Andrews Library Book Club. She was a cat lover and enjoyed collecting bears. Charlotte was born June 24, 1923, in Chicago, the daughter of Glenn Oliver and Stella Lucille (Holman) Sawyer. On May 30, 1954 she married her beloved husband Richard A. “Mitch” Mitchell in Chicago and he passed away Nov. 28, 1983. She is survived by a step-son Rick (Diane) Mitchell of Chicago, cousin Carolyn Bitzer of Andrews and niece Carole Holdsworth of Chicago. She was preceded in death by a brother Glenn Sawyer. Visitation and services were Friday, Nov. 3, from 4-7 p.m. at Deal-Rice Funeral HomeAndrews Chapel. Pastor Randy Webb will officiate. A graveside service was Monday, Nov. 6, at 2 p.m. (1 p.m. Central Time) at Oakridge Cemetery, Hillside, Ill. Preferred memorials are to Salvation Army or Bethel United Methodist Church, Lagro, c/o Deal-Rice Funeral Home, 233 North Main Street, Andrews, IN 46702.

Bobby J. Fox, 82 Served in National Guard Dec. 25, 1934 – Oct. 28, 2017 Bobby J. Fox, 82 of Huntington passed away at 3:37 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Bobby was born on Dec. 25, 1934, in Huntington, the son of Clifford and Louella (Prather) Fox. He married Patricia A. Hammond on Feb. 13, 1954. She preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 2015. Survivors include two sons, two daughters, five granddaughters, six great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel, Huntington. Services were Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Huntington. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Tanna Morgan, 64 Involved with Blessings in a Backpack April 11, 1953 – Nov. 2, 2017

Tanna E. ( C o n r a d ) Morgan, 64, N o r t h M a n c h e s t e r, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. She was born April 11, 1953, in Wabash, to Charles and Mary (Blackwell) Conrad. She married Chuck Morgan on June 2, 1979. Surviving are her father, her husband, a son, three daughters, a brother, a sister, 11 grandchildren Tony (Mary) Conrad, San Francisco, California; one sister Gina (Steve) Lynch, Kennesaw, Georgia; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Services were Nov. 7 at Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

Jacqueline Ihnen, 84 Worked at Precision Tool Dec. 5, 1932 – Oct. 29, 2017 Jacqueline M. Ihnen, 84, North Manchester, died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 5, 1932, in Wabash to Demonine & Jeanette (Walker) Gill. On Sept. 20, 1953, she married Ted Ihnen, who survives. Also suriviving are a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation was Friday at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, and Saturday before service at First Brethren Church, North Manchester. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Joshua Martin, 37 Enjoyed music Jan. 16, 1980 – Oct. 31, 2017 Joshua Wayne Martin, 37, of Wabash, died at 5:38 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 16, 1980. He is survived by his mother, four siblings, his grandmother, Betty Louise Edwards of Marion, Indiana, and all of his Vernon Manor family. There will be no services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Paul E. Ross, 84 Member of Miami Nation May 30, 1933 – Nov. 3, 2017 Paul E. Ross, 84, of Wabash, died on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at 1:50 p.m. at Vernon Health & Rehabilitation, Wabash. He was born on May 30, 1933, in Wabash to William and Ledema (Bowman) Ross, Sr. Paul is survived by his wife, his former wife, three daughters, a son, four granddaughters, five grandsons, six greatgrandchildren, one brother, and one sister. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. There will be no funeral service.

Grace Kester, 93 Retired teacher Sept. 11, 1924 – Nov. 3, 2017

Grace Lavonne (Schmalzried) Kester, of North Manchester, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community. Grace was born on a farm north of Urbana, on Sept. 11, 1924, to Aaron and Ethel (Brunton) Schmalzried. A child of the depression, she graduated from Urbana High School in 1942, attended Manchester College during World War II, receiving a bachelor’s degree in home economics and art, and a teaching license in 1945. Grace received her master’s degree from Ball State University in 1967. She married Max E. Kester in North Manchester on June 5, 1945; he died on July 31, 2000. Grace taught at Manchester Community Schools for 30 years, retiring in 1986, where she founded the Grace Kester Outstanding Female Athletic Award in 1977. She was an active member of the Manchester Historical Society, a 50 plus year member of the Manchester Fine Arts Club; Wabash County Art Guild, serving as Treasurer for 21 years; the North Manchester Shephard’s Center, serving on the board for two terms; the Wabash County, Indiana and National Retired Teachers Association; and a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. Grace was a world traveler, attended many plays, musical events, and movies, was a seamstress, and painted many paintings. She loved her children and all of those she taught. Grace loved life, loved to learn and enjoyed everything she did. She had a good life with her wonderful husband of 55 years. She is survived by her children, the Rev. Edward E. (the Rev. Susan Keirn) Kester, of Fort Wayne, Kathy (Harold) Kretzer, of Richmond, Va., Cynthia (Robert) Maylone, of Muncie, and Annette (Dennis) Ayres, of North Manchester; her grandchildren, Caroline (Ian) Kester-Haney of Fort Wayne, Sara (Joshua) MacDermod, of Chesapeake, Va., Joanna (Peter) Chun, of Washington, D.C., Chris (Sunshine) Simcoe and Aaron Simcoe, both of Muncie, and Lisa Rioux of Toledo, Ohio, Abbie (Jason) Richards of Huntington, Indiana, Andy (Ruth) Ayres of North Manchester, and Ryan Ayres of Idaho; her great-grandchildren, Honor Kester-Haney, Luke, Ethan, Matthew, Jacob, and Hannah MacDermod, Aidan and Jada Simcoe, Wade, Gracie, and Noah Beck, Madison, Cole and Carter Isbell, Hannah, Stephanie, Jordan, and Sam Ayres, Tyler Ayres, Cameron Smith, and Zachary, Gabriel, and Maxim Rioux. She was also preceded in death by her parents, grandson, Andrew Beck, great-grandson, Chance Beck, and two sisters, Dorothy Dye and Jeanette Schnepp. Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. 2nd Street, North Manchester, with the Rev. Larry Ray officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Visitation was Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, at GrandstaffHentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, and one hour prior to the service Tuesday, at the church. Preferred memorial is to the Community Foundation of Wabash County, for the Max E. and Grace L. Kester Endowment Fund. The memorial guest book for Grace may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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March 2, 1944 – Nov. 2, 2017 Sandra L. Bedics, 73, North M a n c h e s t e r, passed away Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born March 2, 1944, in Matewan, W.Va., to Jim W. & Edna N. (Tanner)

Hatfield. She is survived by a daughter, four brothers and two grandchildren. No services are planned at this time. McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Dora E. Moyer, 84, North M a n c h e s t e r, passed away Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, at 6:40 p.m. in Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born March 17, 1933 in C h e s t e r Township to Andrew & Hattie (Overlander) Betten. On October 30, 1952 she married Herbert Moyer. She is survived by a son, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters and two grandchildren. Visitation and services were Thursday, Nov. 2, at McKee Mortuary. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Oct. 27 At 8:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dennis L. Jones, 78, Peru, was traveling west on SR 124 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Oct. 29 At 2:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tom D. Baker, 77, North Manchester, was traveling south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Oct. 30 At 7:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Danielle N. Eltzroth, 31, Roann, was westbound on U.S. 24 when she became distracted by a deer in the median and collided with a vehicle driven by Rosemary Brinson, 64, Wabash, which had slowed down after noticing the animal. Oct. 31 At 9:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by John E. Livergood, 81, Wabash, was northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Nov. 2 At 3:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew P. Kaler, 21, Wabash, was traveling south on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Citations Oct. 29 Michael S. Menzen, 20, Granger, speeding. Isaac J. Herendeen, 22, Larwill, passing improperly on left. Oct. 30 Colt B. Hudson, 27, North Manchester, speeding. Gerson E. Miranda Alemen, 24, Logansport, speeding. Bookings Daniel J. Fusek, 33, Wabash, misdemeanor criminal trespass and public intoxication. Jessica A. Calhoun, 32, Indianapolis, felony petition to revoke bond on possession of paraphernalia, felony possession of a narcotic drug and felony possession of a hypodermic needle. Nicholas S. Sendelbach, 24, Wabash, misdemeanor domestic battery. Nicole Y. Shepherd, 30, Wabash, parole warrant. Austin D. Osborne, 19, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke electronic home detention on trespass charge.

Kyle M. Kerr, 46, Wabash, misdemeanor operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content level of .08 or more. Jose G. Garcia Oviedo, 26, Akron, misdemeanor operator never licensed. Brittney M. Hattabaugh, 28, Wabash, unlawful possession of a syringe and maintaining a common nuisance. Joshua E. Mosley, 19, Peru, misdemeanor failure to appear on criminal mischief charge. Grant T. Tacker, 23, Wabash, felony residential entry. Jeremiah J. Conley, 28, Servia, misdemeanor battery resulting in moderate bodily injury to another person, misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Joshua R. Fields, 33, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on unlawful possession of a hypodermic needle. Rosa J. Lester, 57, Wabash, felony operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II controlled substance, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated previous with minor in the vehicle and operating while intoxicated. Gabrielle M. Bolin, 23, Wabash, felony petition to revoke probation on possession of methamphetamine. Michael A. Fouts, 18, Wabash, felony burglary and misdemeanor theft of less than $750. Trent V. Gray, 22, North Manchester, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and domestic battery prior. Franklin B. Gressley, 49, Wabash, felony receiving stolen property. Blake P. Taylor, 22, Fort Wayne, two counts misdemeanor criminal trespass. Justin W. Kelly, 39, Wabash, felony theft greater than $750 less than $50,000. Wabash Police Department Accidents Oct. 26 At 9:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas A. King, 59, Somerset, was eastbound in an alley between Canal Street and Market Street when he attempted to enter Miami Street and was struck by a vehicle driven by Betty M. Stanton, 74, Wabash. Following the collision, King collided with a building located at 233 S. Miami Street. At 11:24 a.m., a vehicle driven by Diana H. Glenn, 41, Roann, was backing from a parking space in the

McDonald’s parking lot when he collided with a vehicle driven by Andy R. Malott, 22, Wabash. Oct. 27 At 3:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Willie M. Miller, 40, Somerset, was parked on the south side of Market Street when he attempted to reverse from his parking spot and struck a vehicle driven by Joyce A. Shepherd, 55, North Manchester. Oct. 28 At 3:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Isaac K. Cooper, 18, Wabash, was backing his vehicle out of a parking spot when he collided with a parked vehicle. Oct. 31 At 9 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kenith R. Larrowe, 41, Wabash, was exiting the shopping center at AutoZone onto Cass Street when he collided with a vehicle driven by Ross E. Trump, 83, North Manchester. Nov. 1 At 8:03 a.m., a vehicle driven by Shanelle J. Drown, 34, Wabash, was southbound on Cass Street when she attempted to cross the railroad tracks between Sinclair Street and Hill Street, and collided with a vehicle driven by Cale T. Rider, 34, Wabash. At 2:43 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jon T. Brown, 68, Wabash, was traveling through the First Merchants Bank parking lot when he collided with an overhead vent. Nov. 2 At 7:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Larry J. Allegree, 77, Silver Lake, was northbound on SR 15 when he collided with a vehicle driven by Gary H. DeGrandchamp, 61, Somerset. Citations Oct. 29 Breanna F. Hurt, 18, Wabash, learner’s permit violation and false and fictitious registration. Oct. 31 Anthony D. Maggart, 44, Wabash, speeding. Nov. 2 Kaitlyn A. Weaver, 38, Wabash, failure to signal turn and driving while suspended infraction. Amber R. Golob, 24, Roann, expired plate. John P. Lamaster, 36, Bunker Hill, failure to yield. Jack A. Gatchel, 17, Wabash, speeding.

Kiley L. Steele, 18, Wabash, no license plate light. North Manchester Accidents Oct. 19 At 3:10 a.m., a vehicle parked in the 700 block of North Sycamore Street was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. Oct. 23 At 5:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Taylor R. Gandy, 20, Hammond, collided in the 1200 block of SR 114 West with a vehicle driven by Hanson L. Young, 76, Huntington. Oct. 25 At 4:54 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roderick L. Unger, 53, North Manchester, struck a pole in the 300 block of Fellowship Drive. At 6:22 a.m., a vehicle driven by Amanda L. Erbst, 28, Claypool, collided at the intersection of 9th Street and Beckley Street with a vehicle driven by William T. Fenimore, 53, Osceola. Oct. 28 At 4:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nancy K. Burton, 72, North Manchester, struck a parked vehicle in the 400 block of West 7th Street. Citations Oct. 27 Ranko Pesic, 23, Everett, W.Va., improper taillights. Robin K. Lauchnor, 57, Madison, N.J., speeding.

Oct. 28 Tonya M. Justice, 44, Laketon, expired vehicle registration. Travis S. Niccum, 23, Warsaw, no proof of financial responsibility. Oct. 30 Karla J. Renz, 23, North Manchester, expired vehicle registration. Oct. 31 Phillip D. Allen, 71, North Manchester, speeding. Nov. 1 Taylor A. Davis, 23, North Manchester, driving while suspended infraction. Nov. 3 Matthew P. Rodgers, 23, Pierceton, unsafe lane movement. Nov. 4 Delaney L. Garcia, 18, Garrett, minor consumption. Brian M. Yoder, 51, Mentone, speeding. Arrests Oct. 19 Mark A. Miller, 41, North Manchester, writ of attachments for failure to appear for possession of a narcotic drug, unlawful possession of a syringe and carrying a handgun without a license. Oct. 28 Danny S. Allen, 30, North Manchester, writ of attachment for probation violation, battery resulting in bodily injury and disorderly

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Oct. 30 Jose Garcia, 26, Akron, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license.

Oct. 21 At 7:43 p.m., 700 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

Nov. 5 Erica N. Bell, 28, South Whitley, writ of attachment for possession of methamphetamine and petition to revoke probation.

Oct. 22 At 11:33 a.m., 600 block of North Walnut Street for medical assist.

Cases Oct. 22 At 7:32 p.m., theft report taken in the 200 block of South Maple Street. Oct. 29 At 5:51 p.m., theft report taken in the 400 block of West 7th Street. Nov. 3 At 5:07 a.m., theft report taken in the 900 block of North Sycamore Street. At 2:13 p.m., battery report taken in the 300 block of Fellowship Drive. Fire Oct. 17 At 5:43 p.m., 300 block of Sylers Lane for medical assist. Oct. 18 At 2:17 p.m., 100 block of Pony Creek Road for medical assist. Oct. 19 At 6:28 p.m., 300 block of Sunset Court for medical assist. Oct. 20 At 3:10 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street

Oct. 23 At 1:26 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. At 6:08 p.m., 1400 block of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist.

Oct. 24 At 9:40 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. At 5::06 p.m., 300 block of South Maple Street for medical assist.

Oct. 25 At 11:48 a.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist. At 2:51 p.m., 500 block of North Walnut Street to extinguish burning debris. At 8:45 p.m., 100 block of East 3rd Street for medical assist. At 9:26 p.m., 500 block of SR 13 East for medical assist. At 9:29 p.m., 400 block of North Elm Street for medical assist.

Oct. 28 At 10:42 p.m., 300 block of Wild Cherry Lane for medical assist. At 11:39 p.m., 100 block of Wabash Road for a suspicious odor.

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Oct. 29 At 10:46 a.m., 400 block of East College Avenue for medical assist. At 2:59 p.m., 600 block of Crestview Drive for medical assist. At 7:38 p.m., 200 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

Oct. 30 At 9:44 p.m., 500 block of North Sycamore Street for possible dumpster fire.

Oct. 31 At 11:21 a.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist.

Nov. 2 At 9:49 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Nov. 5 At 8:11 a.m., 1700 block of Westchester Drive for medical assist. Land Transfers

Patricia A. and Alfred H. Plummer III to Wabash Marketplace Inc., warranty deed. WMI Properties LLC to Wabash Marketplace Inc., quitclaim deed. Wabash Marketplace Inc. to Kathleen D. Alspaugh and David Vandermark, corporate deed. James Moore to Valerie Moore, quitclaim deed. Pathfinder Services Inc. to Jose Simpao, corporate deed. Full Moon Farms LLC to Mt. Curwood Farms LLC, warranty deed. William J. Janiszyn to Gregory J. and Nancy A. Janiszyn, quitclaim deed. Scott A. Schuler to Rex E. and Sheila M. Grossman, warranty deed. Rex E. and Sheila M. Grossman to Steven M. and Kassi J. Grossman, warranty deed. David E. Williams to David E. Williams and David E. Williams Living Trust, trust deed. Iris A. and Talbert L. Wion to Talbert L. and Iris A. Wion, quitclaim deed. Daniel R. and Jeanne A. Andersen to Brian K. and Brittany D. Blocher, warranty deed. Joyce A. Wert and Joyce A. Evans to Joyce A. Wert, quitclaim deed. Robert P. and Christy A. Kisner to Branden S. Miller, quitclaim deed.

Mary Lou Wilcox and Mary Lou Wilcox Trust to MLW Trust LLC, trust deed. Douglas E. Wilcox, Duane J. Wilcox and Joe L. Wilcox Testamentary Trust to JLW Trust LLC, trust deed. Patricia A. and Jack E. Davis II to Pamela J. Grogean, warranty deed. Kae M. Gifford to Gifford Family Trust, Kae M. Gifford and J. Dean Gifford, trust deed. Lola F. and Lou G. Hunt to James D. Trail to William L. Hunt, quitclaim deed. First Financial Bank and Sammy S. Snyder to Ann M. Snyder, trust deed. Philip E. Schlemmer to Robert J. Lundquist, warranty deed. Anna M. and Kevin E. Norris to Gary L. and Kristen K. Akright, warranty deed. George R. Barnes, Rosemary Barnes, George R. Barnes Revocable Trust and Rosemary Barnes Revocable Trust to Anthony R. Long, trust deed. Trent S. Powell to Malvern E. Winters and Clayton M. Chamberlain, warranty deed. Teresa L. and Alvin E. Bailey to Joseph D. and Angela M. Auler, warranty deed. Dwayne and Andria Jones to Cody R. Palmer and Felicia O. R. Shenefield, warranty deed. Kimber E. McLaughlin and Kimber E. Kirtlan to Shana L. Knight, warranty deed. Larry A. Smith, Janean A. Edwards and Judy A. Gothe to Peter W. and Marie A. Sink, warranty deed. CitiMortgage Inc. and National Default Reo Services LLC to Donald J. Bever, warranty deed. Mindy Beals and Mindy Dixson to Alexandra G. Guy, warranty deed. Antony C. and Jean L. Cooper to Adam Liehr, warranty deed. Permits Tyler and Jessica Shepherd, new home. Paul Cornett, utility building. Robert Tater, new home. Angela Ogino, pole building.

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Members of the Emmanuel Christian volleball team are (front row, from left) are Paige Ritzema, Hanna Napier, Sophie Trusty, Ruth Niccum, Erin Daniel and Haley Miller; (back row from left) Coach Keri Hinds, Raelyn Coyne, Jocelynn Samuel, Ellie Daniel, Emily Miller, Jaeden Younce, Zoey McKnight and Coach Chenoa Miller

Emmanuel wins state volleyball title By The Paper staff Emmanuel Christianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volleyball team repeaded as state champions in the Indiana Association of Christian Schools. Emmanuel went into the tournament as the number one seed. After winning the first game, against Chapel Hill, the Eagles were defeated by Valparaiso in the second game. The third game (against Grace Plymouth) was a must win in order to compete for the State title. Emmanuel beat Plymouth in order to make it into the championship game. In the championship game, Emmanuel Wabash would play the Emmanuel Eagles of Valparaiso. ECS won the first 2 sets 25 - 22 and 25 - 17. The next two sets went to Valparaiso, setting up the final match for the State championship. Emmanuel dug in and came out strong with an early lead 10-4. Emmanuel won the game 15-9. The Eagles were led by Senior Jocelynn Samuel and Sophomore Jaeden Younce, both named to the all tourney team. The Eagles were coached by Chenoa Miller and Keri Hinds. Samuel and Younce were named to the alltourney team, while Miller was named the IACS Coach of the Year.

Emmanuel Christian players Jocelynn Samuel (left) and Jaeden Younce (right) were named to the all-tourney team at the Indiana Association of Christian Schools state volleyball tourney. Coach Chenoa Miller (center) was named IACS Coach of the Year. Photos provided

The Southwood Knights football team shows off its Sectional football trophy on Friday night. The Knights take on Monroe Central for the Regional championship this Friday. Photo provided

Knights repeat as Sectional grid champions By Bill Barrows Southwood continued to keep rolling as they beat Adams Central on the road last Friday night 50-27 to win its second straight Sectional football title. The Knights (11-1) will travel to Parker City to take on the Monroe Central Golden Bears, also (11-1) on the road this

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week for the regional 43 title. Monroe Central beat Sheridan 26-7 last week for the 1A Sectional title. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Wabash WebTV will not be able to cover any games during the postseason due to IHSAA contractual stipulations this year. However, if you cannot make it to a game or want updates on games in progress,

check my twitter @bbar rows17webtv or @thepaperofwabash for scores as they happen. Wabash WebTV will continue to bring you all of the action streaming over the internet each week during the high school basketball regular season so that those who cannot get to a game in-person, can watch the fea-

tured game. The Harness brothers, Rick and Tim, along with Jim Landrum, Chandler Jones and I will bring you all of the action for the upcoming season. Join us for all of it on Wabash WebTV.

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety received two bids Thursday afternoon, Nov. 2, for construction of a new building behind the north side fire station. D.T. Construction Services Inc. bid $193,416 for the work, with an add-on amount of $9,000 should any of the masonry work take place in the winter. R a n d a l l Construction bid $179,165.15, with no add-on amount.

The Board took the bids under advisement to allow Wabash Fire Department officials a chance to review them. It is expected to rule on the bids when it meets Nov. 16. The 60-foot-by-100foot building will serve as a training facility for the local department, as well as a storage facility. “Future plans are for a portion dedicated to teaching fire safety to school children,” WFD Chief Barry Stroup told The Paper of Wabash County. “The plans are to have a meeting area in which we will

be able to provide classroom facilities, a loft area with moveable walls for different drills, an area for rappelling and rescue operations and a laddering area. “There may be other features as the building committee is continuing to come up with ideas.” In addition to WFD personnel, the police and surrounding departments will be able to use the facility.

The building will be a plus for the Wabash department, Stroup believes. “It is very important for our department, and surrounding departments, to have something like this available,” he said. “The nearest facility with all of these features is Fort Wayne. There is a ‘live burn’ facility in Peru which can complement this facility for fire service classes.”

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Cook-off raises $42,000 for local groups By The Paper staff

Fifteen local groups and agencies will receive a portion of $42,000 raised during the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off on Oct. 21. On Nov. 16, the Chili for Charity committee and Wabash County United Fund will present checks to the 15 charities selected to benefit from this year’s event. Since the cook-off ’s inception, over $500,000 has been reinvested into nonprofit organizations serving Wabash County. Individual award amounts will be announced during the check presentation ceremony. The following charities were selected to receive funds from this year’s event: FAME (Foundation for Art & Music in Education) Blessings in a Backpack F.I.S.H. of Wabash County Family Services Society-Hands of Hope M a n c h e s t e r R e c r e a t i o n

Association S.H.A.R.E. Little Free Pantry Wabash County Cancer Society Wabash County Christmas Spirit Wabash County YMCA H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n Educational Outreach Learn More Center Wabash County Crime Stoppers North Manchester Historical Society Wabash All Inclusive Playground Wabash County 4-H Fair Association, Inc. Members of the cook-off board and committee members are as follows: Marc Shelley, Steve Weir, Christine Flohr, Wade Weaver, Julie Deniston, Heidi Pollard, David “Smitty” Smith, Joe Eddingfield, Brian Campbell and Alan Miracle. Executive roles are filled by Todd Titus, president, Bob McCallen III, vice president, Nancy Bowman, treasurer, and Jessica Brown, secretary. Steve Johnson is the executive director for Wabash County United Fund.

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Marksmen’s Guns opens in downtown Wabash By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Marksmen’s Guns opened for business on Friday, Nov. 3, in downtown Wabash. The business, located at 9 E. Canal St., is owned by Mark Baum, and is a family-run enterprise. His son, Brent Woodyard, will man the business day-to-day. “I have another job that, well, pays better than this one,” Baum joked during a grand opening celebration. “I’ll be here on weekends and maybe some days after work, but (Woodyard) will be the one here day in and day out.” The business is located next to Twisted Scissors, which is owned by Baum’s wife, Barb. “We just kind of decided to try a gun shop,” Baum said. “There wasn’t one downtown. I started

Mark Baun cuts the ribbon Friday afternoon at the grand opening of Marksmen’s Guns, while family and representatives of Grow Wabash County look on. Photo by Joseph Slacian hunting when I was 6-years-old with my dad, my grandfather and uncles. We went out before every Thanksgiving and Christmas and hunted pheasant, rabbit and quail. It showed up on the holiday table the next day. “It just stuck with me and kind of ex-

panded, from hunting those to maybe getting into rifles, handguns and those type of things. “I filled up two gun safes at my house, and I didn’t want to buy another one, so I’ll just buy a gun shop, so that’s what I did.” He is making plans for his future, noting,

“one day I will retire from Ford Meter Box.” “This will make a good spot to come down, drink coffee, talk to people about buying guns and kill some time,” Baum said. The store is opened seven days a week. For more information, call 260-274-0037.

Helping Hands offers coats for needy By The Paper staff

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children 2 years through the 12th grade and who are in need. The last day to sign up for the 20th annual give-away is Dec. 1. As orders are filled, parents and grandparents will be called to bring children in to try on coats to make sure they fit. A parent or grandparent must be present with the child or young adult when picking up coats. The program is made possible with proceeds generated by the thrift store, fundraisers, organizations and individual donors. To qualify for coats, children must live in Wabash County and provided proof of residency within the last 30 days, if children are not attending school. Electric, water and gas bills or welfare statement will be accepted. A copy of the child’s birth certificate should be provided, if not attending school. School documentation attended by the child or young adult should be provided. The youth must be present to receive items.

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Retired teachers have September meeting Jane Denney, newly retired from S o u t h w o o d Elementary, was a first time attendee. Charla Shoeff reminded everyone to keep track of volunteer hours with children and/or community service. She would like to have them reported by the end of November. Volunteer hours help to work toward the yearly stipend and possible COLA. Bud Tulley present-

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The Sept. 21 meeting of the Wabash County Retired Teachers Association was called to order by President Juanita Rapp. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and “America” and “The Star Spangled Banner” were sung with piano accompaniment. There was a moment of silence observed for our country.

ed the Treasurer’s report. The report was accepted. The budget for 2017-2018 was presented to the membership. The Executive Board had already accepted the new budget, and the membership also voted to accept it. Nancy Kolb reported that the next meeting’s program would be at White’s given by the Drug Task Force of Wabash County. Bettie Miller encouraged the mem-

bership to contact new retirees and encourage them to become members of WCRTA. Sue Wesco sent out two get well cards since the last meeting. She encouraged members to provide a name and address for each request. Judy Zolman noted four obituaries since the last meeting. They are Kathryn “Kay” Bellinger, Verna Deane Fredenberger, Janet

“Jan” Jensen, and Charles Stephen Rusnak. Area 6 Director Paula Dyer pointed out benefits of belonging to the state organization. There are many programs that offer savings to members. The State organization advocates with the legislature for the stipend and COLA, as well as other benefits. The IRTA Foundation has many programs that benefit

active and retired teachers. The “Heads Up-Hands Up” programs grants scholarships for students going into education that are related to IRTA members. It also gives grants to active classroom t e a c h e r s . Applications for $500 grants are due by September 30 each year. $10,000 has already been donated to teachers. WCRTA received funds from the “Chair Affair”