Dec 3 by The Paper of Wabash County

Vol. 37, No. 39

PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8326

of Wabash County Inc. December 3, 2014

www.thepaperofwabash.com Proudly Serving Wabash County Since 1977

All aboard the Molley Trolley Interurban cars of the past give city leaders an idea for the future by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com On Sept. 8, a few members of the community got a sneak peak at what promises to be an institution in Wabash for years to come. Sitting in the parking lot of the Wabash City Street Department was a new people mover, a 22-passenger trolley. Through the combined efforts of the City of Wabash, the Wabash County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, and Wabash Marketplace, the trolley, affectionately named THE MOLLEY TROLLEY ARRIVED at the street department on Sept. 8 after a long trip from “Molley,” was purchased to replace Kannapolis, NC. Pictured, from left: Patrick Sullivan, Jennifer Long-Dillon, Christine Flohr, the open-air Cannonball Tram, preMayor Robert Vanlandingham, Jason Callahan, and Scott Richardson. (photo by Eric Stearley) viously used to transport people

between events in the city. “The open air tram, the cannonball tram, was damaged in the flood two years ago, and the city street department worked last year trying to keep it going, but it’s no longer useable,” said CVB Executive Director Christine Flohr. “It looked like a train. It ran so little, because it kept breaking down so much. It seated 14, but there were no windows, so you could only run it in good weather, and it was seasonal. It had no headlights, and no taillights, so you couldn’t run it past dusk. “This past trolley season, which would have been this spring, the open air tram completely died. It was just not salvageable, so I talked (continued on page 5)

Miller Furniture celebrates 60 years in business Company Announces New Leadership Plans For The Future After opening its doors on Oct. 3, 1954, Miller Furniture is celebrating its past 60 years in business and announcing its plans for the future. John and Charles Miller have reached an agreement with Steve Wampner, a Marion businessman, to acquire Miller Furniture Company. “John, Charlie, and the staff will remain the same, and it will be business as usual at Miller Furniture,” Wampner said. “Our customers are the most important thing to all of us, and we will continue to provide them with the same level of service, selection, and value they have received from us over the last 60 years,” said John Miller. “Knowing Steve as we do, it’s gratifying to know that he aspires to these same values.” The Millers have known Wampner for many years as both a customer and friend. Through that relationship, discussions developed about the possibility of Wampner joining the company, and those discussions ultimately led to his acquiring the business. “It has always been our hope that Miller Furniture could continue to serve Wabash and the surrounding areas for many years to come, and Steve’s keen interest in interior design as well as his business experience will allow him to accomplish that,” said Miller. (continued on page 5)

MILLER FURNITURE STAFF: Pictured from left: Loretta Cornwell, Bonnie Brown, Ben Brubaker, Charles Miller, Founder Jack Miller, John Miller, Steve Wampner, Lisa Hoch, Jeff Beaton, and Ken Beaton. Not pictured: Carole Long and Glenn Chain. (composite photo)

Watch Live on webTV High School Basketball

Friday, December 5th Wawassee vs Manchester (Boys) approx. 7:30 pm

Saturday, December 6th Wrestling - Co. Invational at Northfield at 9:00 am

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Hanna Park Project Committee thanks Supporters Dear Editor: Earlier this month, the Hanna Park Project Committee hosted a fish & tenderloin dinner to raise funds to improve Hanna Park. We would like to thank all of those who volunteered, sold tickets, donated desserts, and attended the dinner. So many people helped out in some way, and there are too many

to list here individually. Thanks to their support, we were able to raise over $2,500 to help improve Hanna Park. The response to the project thus far has been tremendous. Many local businesses and individuals have already made significant contributions. Hank’s Construction has offered to prepare the site for the new playground sys-

MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH

Skirt Steak

$ 99 lb.

Fresh Pork Belly (No Rind)

Fresh Beef Heart

$ 99 lb.

Chicken Cordon Blue

$ 19

$ 89

lb.

ea.

tem, saving us thousands of dollars. Gaunt & Son will be resurfacing the basketball court at no cost. Dave Swan has offered to pick up the playground from the manufacturer and deliver it to Wabash free of charge. So many local companies and individuals have already made monetary contributions People often talk about the generosity of our community, but it bears repeating. When a need arises in Wabash, its citizens answer the bell. We are proud

to call such a place our home. Our committee’s goal is to revitalize Hanna Park, and to transform it into a destination for families and children. This will involve upgrading several areas of the park, but the centerpiece of the project will be the installation of a large playground system. Despite success of the fundraiser and the generosity of our community, there is still work to be done and funds to be raised to achieve our goals. We are still seeking

Landscaping Surfacing for the playground Benches and trash receptacles Grills If anyone reading this letter has expertise in one of these tasks, or feels compelled to take ownership over one of them, we would be extremely grateful. We also welcome any donations, and checks can be made out to the Wabash Kiwanis Club. Those contributing

at least $250 will be recognized in signage to be installed at the park. This spring, we will be holding a community event at Hanna Park. We’ll be installing the playground, repainting the pavilion, and making various other upgrades. After the work is done, we’ll be celebrating the project’s completion with a cookout. Everyone is welcome to attend, and it would be a great volunteer opportunity for any civic-minded groups and individuals. We will

need all the help we can get to make the project a success. If you would like to become involved with the Hanna Park Project, please contact Jordan Tandy at 260-330-3604 or j t a n dy @ w ab a s h law.com. Visit the Hanna Park Project Facebook page for news and updates. Sincerely, Hanna Park Project Committee

Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Application workshop to be held Wabash County Habitat for Humanity is currently accepting applications for its homeowner program. Those interested in applying should register for the upcoming appli-

cation workshop. Attendees will learn about the Habitat homeownership model, requirements for purchasing a home, selection criteria and our selection process. Interested appli-

MeLisa D Styles We accept Cas h, Check s , Debi t, Credi t & EBT

assistance from the community in the following areas:

Family Hair Care 260-568-0632 By Appointment Tuesday - Saturday

489 Bond St. (Stitt St. Entrance)

cants will receive an application packet, which must be completed and returned with all required documents within 30 days of the meeting date. (PLEASE NOTE: Attendance at an application meeting does not guarantee notification of projects, nor selection as a Habitat homeowner). Executive director

Steve Miller reminds the community that the non-profit Christian organization’s mission is to provide “a hand up, not a hand out” by partnering with qualified families to provide simple, decent, affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity has four main criteria that it utilizes to select qualified candidates; need for house, abili-

ty to repay the zerointerest

mortgage,

willingness to part-

ner, and that live or work

Wabash

County. To

for

workshops schedule

for Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., call the Habitat office at 260563-9188.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Renowned rural real estate firms announce joint venture expertise in large acreages and complex transactions to provide an answer to the growing challenge of marketing large agricultural real estate portfolios. “We are excited to join forces with another national leader to bring even more service to our farmland clientele,” said Halderman President Howard Halderman. “The venture will combine industry leading databases and will also allow both companies to expand into broader geographic regions without affecting current personal and pro-

fessional service. “The market in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan will continue to see Halderman Real Estate doing 95% of the auctions we have always done. This venture will only impact the larger sales and auctions outside of those three states.” As one of the largest land auction companies in the Midwest, covering much of the eastern corn-belt, Halderman Real Estate has been a leader in multi-tract land auctions and auction marketing since 1930. Hall and Hall is the largest full-

Chief Perry thanks community Dear editor, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the North Manchester Police Department to say thank you. Thank you to the people of the town of North Manchester for understanding when the officers were a little short with them, didn’t seem to pay enough attention, or slighted them in the way they responded to your call. Thank you to the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, the Indiana State Police, the Indiana Conservation Officers, and Wabash County Central Dispatch. All of these departments filled in while we were at Officer David Rigney’s funeral and they worked covering our town from 11 p.m. Wednesday night until 7 a.m. Friday morning. This gave our personnel time to say goodbye to David, and get ourselves back together a little bit. Thank you to Superintendent Doug Carter from the Indiana State Police, I never expected that you would show up at the hospital Monday

night. It was greatly appreciated. Thank you to the officers that came from around the state during the funeral and viewing. We had officers from as far away as Johnson County, New W h i t e l a n d , Brooksville, West Lafayette, Carmel, Huntington, Silver Lake, and many more that I didn’t see. This truly shows what a close family police officers are. Thank you to the town employees and board members that attended the funeral and expressed their condolences when they could not attend. Thank you to the gentleman that parked his car by Wabash Donuts while we were escorting David to the church Thursday morning. Getting out of your car and standing at attention as we went past was a tremendous display of respect, and I would personally like to say how much we appreciated that. I’m sure that I’ve missed people that should be on this list and for that, I apologize. Finally, thank you,

All photos submitted to The Paper need to be picked up by 30 days after print. Any photos left after 30 days will be discarded.

Thank you.

THE PAPER www.thepaperofwabash.com

of Wabash County Inc.

Jct. 24 & St. Rd. 13 • Wabash, IN 46992-0603 Phone: 260-563-8326 • Fax: 260-563-2863 • Email: ads@thepaperofwabash.com

service rural real estate firm in the Rocky Mountain West and Great Plains regions. “We are committed to working together to give our respective client base a more comprehensive, transparent and far-reaching resource for selling, sourcing, purchasing, and owning rural property,” said Scott Shuman of Hall and Hall. Halderman Real Estate Services, one of the largest familyowned professional farm management and real estate organizations in the United States, manages more than 250,000 acres of farmland, sells and acquires 150+ properties, and performs over 650 appraisals annually. The company philosophy remains the same as

Stephanie, Dalayna and Bryce. You have allowed us to share David with you for two years. It was an honor and a pleasure. He will be greatly missed by his police family. We won’t forget you. Respectfully, Jeffrey Perry Chief of Police

( ( !

$ '

it was in 1930 — to meet client goals, solve problems and prepare for change in the agriculture industry. Hall and Hall was formed in 1946 as an agricultural mortgage company, and has since branched out into farm and ranch brokerage, appraisals, resource management and enhancement, retained search, auctions, and consultation on conservation easements and stewardship plans. Hall and Hall manages more than one million acres of land, and services a loan portfolio of more than $500 million. “A unique partnership between our seven offices and multiple affiliates ensures that clients receive local knowledge and

Real

Estate Companies at

800-424-2324 or visit

www.halderman.com.

To learn more about

Hall and Hall visit www.hallhall.com.

!""#$%&"'!&%($$)$)$)$$

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

GIFT CERTIFICATES

&! , $"

Perfect For That Hard To Buy For Person Available In All Sizes Voted #1 Tanning Salon In The Area!

MYSTIC TAN TAN IN 60 SECONDS!

& + !#(' !#(' &+

Deadlines Monday @ 2:00 p.m. Friday @ 5:00 p.m. Monday @ 12:00 noon Friday @ 4:00 p.m.

16,225

MAXX TAN

Production

All submitted CDs, DVDs or photos need to be picked up 30 days after print., any left after 30 days will be discarded.

&+ * !#(' ($ % & ) !" "

The paper is digitally composed on Macintosh Computers using Quark Express and Adobe Photoshop software. Ads and AscII (Generic) text may be submitted on CD, DVD or can be emailed in PDF format to ads@thepaperofwabash .com or directly to your sales prep above. If you have any questions please call for detailed information.

Current Wabash County Circulation

contact

Halderman

Buy any gift card $20.00 & Up and receive one free tanning session and 1/2 off all lotions. Perfect stocking stuffers! Put Some Sunshine In Your Friends’ Holiday Season!

mrees@thepaperofwabash.com sfrieden@thepaperofwabash.com jfrieden@thepaperofwabash.com eric@thepaperofwabash.com emily@thepaperofwabash.com gary@wabashcountysports.com accounting@thepaperofwabash.com frontdesk@thepaperofwabash.com 260.563.8326 mplummer@thepaperofwabash.com kerri@thepaperofwabash.com

Display Advertising Display Advertising requiring proofs Classified Advertising/cancellations Display Advertising copy changes/cancellation

tion,

All New 2015 Lotions Arriving Daily!

Staff Wayne Rees Michael Rees Sam Frieden Julie Frieden Eric Stearley Emily Armentrout Gary Andrews Julie Schnepp Kristy Fletcher Teressa Brubaker Mike Plummer Kerri Boggs

For more informa-

The Paper reserves the right to refuse for publication any advertising that is considered offensive, misleading, or detrimental to the public, the newspaper or another advertiser and to edit advertising at its discretion.

Publisher General Manager Commercial Printing Marketing Director Editor Staff Reporter Sports Writer Accounting Receptionist Circulation Prepress & Production Sales

ny.”

See Us For The Perfect Stocking Stuffers

$)&' " ($ % " $# , & '' *** ( % % &$ * '

great for our compa-

Tan Every Tuesday for $ 00

$&( -

personal service as well as the international perspective needed to make informed acquisition and management decisions,” said Shuman. “Adding Halderman as a partner in the Midwest expands our reach into the eastern cornbelt, which should be

&& ' +

& +

1273

Leading full-service rural real estate and auction firm, Halderman Real Estate Services, Inc., is excited to announce a joint venture with Hall and Hall Auctions of Denver, Colo. to conduct farmland auctions nationwide. This new partnership allows the reputable, long-standing firms to expand their established services into new geographic regions and a fresh demographic of business. The effort will combine Halderman’s extensive knowledge of Midwestern farmland and Hall and Hall’s

26613

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Mainstreet Property Group pays off part of Wabash’s Economic Development Revenue Bonds It was announced recently that Mainstreet Property Group, developer of the Fifteen million dollar health care campus in Wabash, has paid off

$12,565,000 of the City’s Economic D eve l o p m e n t Revenue Bonds. The bonds were originally issued by the city to assist the developer in financing the

health care campus. The developer had primary responsibility for repaying the bonds, but the city provided credit support in order to help get the project off the ground, with the agreement that the bonds were to be refinanced by the developer within five years. Now, upon successful completion of the project, the developer has obtained other financing that relieves the city of any obligation on the bonds years earlier than required by the bond documents. M a y o r Vanlandingham stated, “We were pleased when we were able to assist Mainstreet in providing a source of financing for this valuable project in the city, and now we are even more pleased to see that they have been so successful that they are able to refinance the project so that the city is no longer on the hook for the

PETS OF THE WEEK Available For Adoption At The Wabash County Animal Shelter: 810 Manchester Ave. • 260-563-3511 Sun & Mon: Closed • Tue & Thur: 11am - 7pm • Wed & Fri: 11am - 5pm • Sat: 9am - Noon

Find more pets awaiting a home at facebook.com/wcashelter & Petfinder.com. If the pet featured has already been adopted, many others are still waiting!

Frequent Feeder Program

Made In USA FREE Samples

Dog & Cat Food Skin or Coat Problems? Tired of Feeding Bag after Bag? We Have the Solution! Stop In for Details. www.nutrisourcedogfood.com

J&K’s

MEGA PET!

• F UL L L IN E OF PET S UPPL IES • • Se e Us O n F a ceb ook • 1 4 2 5 N . C as s S t, W ab as h C r o s s i n g • W A B A S H • 2 6 0 -5 6 3 - 0 3 5 2

bonds. This is a great example of how a city can encourage

economic development and work with the private sector to

create jobs and opportunity for its citizens.”

Laketon Lions present check to Manchester High School music department

The Manchester High School music department was recently presented a check for $800 by the Laketon Lions Club. Members expressed their thanks to the staff and students for their large support in the sale of tickets and the number of students who worked in serving and cleaning up for the annual Fish Fry held in September. Pictured, from left: Keauna Allen, Lexi Gilbert, Mr. Huber, band director, Lexi Webb, Sophia Reifeltshammer, Autumn Johnson, Molly Woods, Marilyn Mason, chorus director and Lion President, Becky Warmuth. (photo provided)

Festival of Lessons and Carols to be held The Friends of St. Patrick’s will be sponsoring a Festival of Lessons and Carols on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. at the historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro as part of the Christmas in a Canal Town Celebration. The Festival of Lessons and Carols is modeled after the first such event held at King’s College in C a m b r i d g e, England in 1918, which is now adapted in many settings throughout the world. The format remains unchanged with its nine lessons and carols. The main theme is the development of the loving purposes of God seen through the windows and the words of the Bible. It continues to be broadcast throughout the world on Christmas Eve. The Festival in Lagro will feature The Debonairs and the Symphonic Voices, choirs from Wabash High School directed by Susan Keefer. The Youth from Lagro United Methodist Church will be singing one of the carols under the direction of Lisa Bever. Other carols will be sung by those in the audience, led by Cantor Alyssa Baermann and accompanied on the historic 1840s Henry Erben pipe organ played by Peggy Coppler. Local readers will be proclaiming the lessons. All are invited to share in this traditional and inspirational event at the beautiful St. Patrick’s Church. Refreshments will be served afterwards by the Friends of St. Patrick’s.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

All aboard the Molley Trolley... continued from front page to the mayor and Patrick Sullivan of Wabash Marketplace and said, ‘We’re going to need to purchase something to replace the tram, some sort of people mover that gets people between events,’ and we found this particular model online,” said Flohr. “It was located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and the city sent the city street department mechanic to go inspect it. Once we realized it was worth the investment, we pulled partners together to invest in the trolley.” “We’ve been looking to buy something like this for quite some time. I really like it. It looks neat,” said Mayor Va n l a n d i n g h a m . “First off, one of the big values right off the bat is that we’ve had three groups, the city, marketplace, and tourism, putting their heads together to come up with this. It pulls everything back together to the traditions that used to be in Wabash - its history.” At the start of the last century, automobiles were just catching on and the rails were still the kings of transportation. But that’s not to say that transportation was less sophisticated. In fact, Indiana (as well as many other states)

had a statewide public transportation system unlike anything that currently exists. This was the interurban train system. The first interurban line was built between Anderson and Alexandria in 1898. Two years later, the Wabash River Traction Company began constructing a line through Wabash. It began at the intersection of Wabash Street and Canal Street and ran across the river to the south side, eventually turning west and continuing to Richvalley and Peru. In its prime, the interurban train system connected all major cities and towns in Indiana. It was also fairly efficient. One route departed from Anderson at 5 a.m. each morning (and every two hours thereafter), making stops at Alexandria, Summitville, F a i r m o u n t , Jonesboro, Marion, and LaFontaine, arriving in Wabash at 7:20 a.m. Passengers could choose from eight departure times throughout the day to travel from Wabash to Fort Wayne. Another route left Fort Wayne each evening at 5:20 p.m., and after making stops in Huntington, Wabash, Peru, Kokomo, and Noblesville, arrived

in Indianapolis four hours later. A single fare on the interurban cost between five and ten cents. At its peak, the Indianapolis Traction Terminal serviced more than a million passengers a year; this was at a time when Indiana’s population was between 2 and 3 million. As the system of fast and inexpensive interurban rail cars emerged, canal boats, which had been a viable means of transportation for decades, vanished into history. The interurban would see its days come to an end as well. As Hoosiers and other

Americans opted for the convenience and individual liberty of automobiles, the interurban system went the way of the canal boats. The last interurban car passed through Wabash on Sept. 11, 1938. The Molley Trolley bears a striking similarity to the interurban cars that used to pass through Wabash, but it comes with a few extras. Rather than being confined to rails, the Molley Trolley has the guts of a bus and is fully street legal, so it can operate regardless of the weather. It’s also enclosed and air conditioned, making it

Wampner said. “The Miller reputation was built on honesty, quality, fair pricing, and excellent service. I plan to build on that foundation as we move forward. I appreciate the knowledge of their staff, and I have no plans to make any changes. I’m extremely excited about working with all of them and getting to know their customers. “My only immediate plan is to make a slight name change from Miller Furniture to Miller Home Furnishings and to update the exterior signage,” Wampner added. Wampner and his wife, Sue Ellen, are lifelong residents of Marion and are looking forward to getting further acquainted with the Wabash community.

In choosing a trolley to purchase, the group wanted something designed to resemble the interurban streetcars that used to run through

Wabash, but with modern amenities. They also wanted something that wasn’t going to take too much work to get (continued on page 24)

Honesty. Respect. Professionalism. Courtesy. It’s how I treat all my customers. And you can be sure I’ll always do my best to meet your needs. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY.

Brian Mallow, Agent 385 Manchester Avenue Wabash, IN 46992 Bus: 260-563-5446 brian.mallow.mvzj@statefarm.com AN INTERURBAN CAR TRAVELS down Wabash Street in the early 1920s. The Molley Trolley is similar in style to the cars used in the late 1910s and 1920s. This scene is immortalized in a mural above Smitty’s Bar, just a few feet to the right of where this photograph was taken. (photo provided)

Miller Furniture celebrates 60 years in business... continued from front page

Wampner recently retired from a successful career at Needham-StoreyWampner Funeral Services in Marion, where he was a coowner and president. Wampner has always been interested in interior design and architecture, designing his current residence, as well as serving as the building chairman for the design and construction of the sanctuary at the Brookhaven Wesleyan Church where he is a member. He has also overseen several renovation and redecorating projects at the funeral homes. “Having worked with the Millers and their wonderful staff on several of my redecoration projects, I have appreciated their integrity, work ethic, and reliability,”

more comfortable than its predecessor. In addition, it holds up to 22 people. “The other one was good. It served its purpose, and it served it well - I think Mayor McCallen did that when he was in office - but it was getting to the point where we had to do something, and I think this is a really good step,” said Mayor Robert Vanlandingham. “It’s been great. We’ve had a lot of fun with it, a lot of good response from it. It’s really served this community well, but like everything else, it’s time for it to go, and this is the next one.”

“Wabash is a wonderful community, and over the years, we have enjoyed the many amenities it has to offer,” he said. A Holiday Open

House to introduce Steve and celebrate Millers 60 years in business is planned for Friday, Dec. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the furniture store.

State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Mobley named Interim Administrative Assistant for MJSHS By Shaun Tilghman

The

Manchester

Community Schools (MCS) administrative team recently named Dorey Mobley as Interim Administrative Assistant at Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School (MJSHS) following the unexpected resignation of Assistant Principal Lisa Ulrey earlier this month. Mobley, who began her new role on Monday, has served as the lead teacher for Squire Academy this fall and will continue her involvement there until a replacement can be found. In the wake of Ulrey’s resignation, MJSHS Principal Nancy Alspaugh has spent the last few weeks as the lone administrator in the building while MCS officials searched for a

suitable replacement. MCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Reichhart said that Mobley expressed interest in filling the position of Interim Assistant Principal; although, in her case the title is that of Interim Administrative Assistant, as she does not yet have her Administrator’s License. “After interviewing Dorey, as an administrative team we thought she would be a fine choice to serve in this capacity until the end of the school year,” Dr. Reichhart explained. “She is currently taking classes to get her Administrator’s License, and she will be finishing that up in May; in the meantime she needs to have the title of Administrative

Assistant. So, Dorey will be Director of Squire Academy, and also serve as Interim Administrative Assistant for the junior-senior high school. “As of [Monday], we have a substitute teacher in Squire Academy, and Dorey is working with that teacher. Also, Wendy Isbell continues to work as an Aide in that room; she is very familiar with the procedures, and the students are very familiar with her, so we feel like we’ve got a pretty good transition plan in place for Squire Academy. We just posted an interim teaching position at Squire Academy for the remainder of the school year, and I suspect that we may have a teacher internally who

."" )0, + .$&!)+ )."# .( -.+ 0 $ ,- , & ') &, )! -# + & -#$(" -# , -)0, + &&0 #)& .* $( -# +)."# ( -.' & /)+& )! -) 03, %$ ,

+" & -$)( )! $!-, !)+ ).+ 1 2 WABASH

HUNTINGTON

may be interested in trying that out.” Mobley is a native of North Manchester and a graduate of Manchester High School. She also was a special education teacher at Manchester Intermediate School (MIS) for seven and a half years before welcoming the first students at Squire Academy when its doors opened this fall. “I think she’ll be fine,” said Alspaugh. “Through her work at Squire Academy she has proven that she works well with students, but she also is a good relationship builder, has a positive approach to problems, and brings extra talents to her office because of her special education background, especially when it comes to helping students to be motivated and to succeed. “Dorey was a student and an athlete here, plus she’s worked here as a coach; so, I’ve obviously known her for a very long time. Throughout the years we’ve had an opportunity to keep in touch, and I’m looking forward to her finishing out the year in this capacity. I’m certainly glad to have the help after the past couple weeks – it’s not a fun job to do by yourself.” While Mobley’s situation is very similar to that of Ulrey when she became Interim Assistant Principal in October 2013, Dr. Reichhart has announced that the plan for the future is quite different. “Our plan is to post an Associate Principal position in the spring,” he said. “So, we’ll hire someone that will serve one year as Associate Principal with Nancy, and then Nancy is going to be retiring at the end of the 2015-16 school year. The Associate Principal will then become the new Principal starting in the 2016-17 school year. At that point in time we will then hire an Assistant Principal under the new

DOREY MOBLEY

Principal whoever that turns out to be. “At the end of Lisa’s interim tenure we were satisfied with her becoming Assistant Principal. At the end of Dorey’s interim tenure that’s probably not going to happen, simply because we’ll be looking for an Associate Principal who will hopefully have some experience and background before becoming our new Principal. “That is the plan we’re putting in place, but obviously we’re pretty excited about having somebody internally to take the interim position. The advantages for Dorey are that she already knows the students from her time as a teacher at MIS. Plus, judging from her success at Squire Academy, she has a good background working with kids who sometimes have difficulty in school.” Dr. Reichhart went on to say that they are using the terminology of Associate Principal for the next position so that the person knows they are one year away from being Principal. “So, Associate Principal means they’ll be in training for one year to be Principal,” Dr. Reichhart concluded, “but they will also have the duties of Assistant Principal at the same time. The intention then is that we have a succession plan when Nancy retires the following year. We want to give Nancy a year to work with and mentor that person – that’s our game plan, but obviously it could change at any point in time.”

BLUFFTON

983 N. St. Rd. 13 4777 W. 500 N. 5068 E. 100 N. (260) 563-1149 (260) 356-7958 (260) 565-3659 1-888-876-9353 1-888-876-9352 1-800-876-9351 Email: troxel@troxelequipment.com Website: www.troxelequipment.com ~ QUALITY FABRICS ~ Specializing in cottons for quilting 1604 S. Wabash St. • Wabash 260-563-3505 www.colorsgonewild.com 21024

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

MJSHS Students subjects of cyber threats that evening by the student threatening them.” Dr. Reichhart stated that, the next morning at school, they received additional information from students, staff, and parents. “That information, along with the school security measures we have in place, helped us to identify the student,” he explained. Alspaugh added, “I had sent out an email to the kids the night before, and lots of kids responded with ideas, suggestions, or information about the situation. We were then able to identify the student we thought was responsible, and quite frankly, the other students involved didn’t want to believe it could be that person, but all things were pointing to that student. I talked to that student at length, and she finally did confess.” After confessing to sending what Dr. Reichhart referred to as “inappropriate and threatening messages,” the student was turned over to the Wabash County S h e r i f f ’ s Department, as members of the North Manchester Police Department were attending the funeral of the late Officer David Rigney. “I believe the North Manchester Police Department has reported that the charges have been turned over to the Wabash County Prosecutor’s Office,” Dr. Reichhart said, “and I believe the potential charge is going to be intimidation. Furthermore, the school district will follow through on the discipline procedures and state statutes that must be

followed in situations like this. We are taking this very seriously and we will follow through on what we determine to be the best way of handling it. If her parents want to have a hearing then it will go in front of our hearing examiner; otherwise, she will probably be expelled.” Both Alspaugh and Dr. Reichhart stressed the importance of everyone working together in order resolve the situation so quickly. “It was awesome having students and parents step up to help,” Alspaugh explained. “We all kind of felt like we were in this together, and we were on a mission to find out who it was. The kids were very concerned and very upset by this – they wanted to find out who was doing it because they didn’t think it was funny at all. They didn’t take it lightly, the parents certainly didn’t take it lightly, and neither did we at school. “It was just a great effort from all who were involved and the kids had lots of good ideas. They brought me their phones, they showed me examples of the threats they had received, and we kind of looked at it from every angle – I really appreciated their help. I just hope that we don’t ever have this kind of situation again, because it’s very distressing for everyone; it put the kids on edge and it made me on edge as well because you just want to believe it’s a prank or a joke, but you can’t risk that the person isn’t joking.”

Justin R. Wall, Attorney at Law

BANKRUPTCY NTS

E Confused? We can help! We pride

GAR

LA R N CREDITO SU W O I S S L IT ES CAL S EPOS S FORECLOSUR R

NISH ME

By Shaun Tilghman Last week, M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools (MCS) officials collaborated with students, parents, staff, and ultimately local law enforcement, during an investigation into one Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School (MJSHS) student’s alleged cyber threats targeting 16 fellow students. According to MCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Reichhart, the potentially dangerous situation came to light on Wednesday evening, when MJSHS Principal Nancy Alspaugh was made aware of threats that some students had received through “Snapchat,” a social networking application. The app allows users to send pictures or videos, along with text and/or symbols (“emojis”), to other users; however, the sender also determines how long recipient(s) have to view the “Snap” before it disappears. According to a parent of one of the threatened students, the original Snap was a picture collage of 16 MJSHS students that included the caption, “meet the victims shall we,” as well as two symbols: a gun and a devil. The first threat was sent during the school day, followed by others, such as one warning recipients to “check your doors are locked tonight.” Alspaugh said, “Wednesday night I received a text or an email from a parent alerting me to the problem, and [Athletic Director Jeremy Markham] also sent me a text around that same time because parents had called him about it. So, I went to Dr. Reichhart’s office to discuss it with him and then contacted some of the parents who had called me and said that we would begin an investigation. Several of the parents were very key in sending me more information and more examples of things that had been sent to their children

ourselves on top-notch client service! FREE GIFT WITH INITIAL CONSULTATION

PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE!

* We provide debt relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Weekend & Evening Appointments Available 309 N. Jefferson St. • Huntington • 504-2714

Dr. Reichhart added, “I think as we look back, we will try to do a better job of informing parents. We sent out messages to students letting them know, but one mistake that we’ll improve upon is that we also need to send that same message out to parents. It’s a mistake that we’re well aware of and we’ll correct in the future. “We’ve had cyber bullying threats before, so this was not the first, but it was the first to involve so many students. I can tell you – and I want the message to be clear – that M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools is not going to tolerate this whatsoever; and if we find the person who is mak-

ing threats, it will be handled very seriously. Overall, I want to commend our community, and Ms. Alspaugh especially, for the professionalism with which this situation was handled.” When asked if he was aware that some of the parents are circulating a petition requesting that the student responsible for the threats be permanently banned from physically returning to Manchester High School, Dr. Reichhart answered in the affirmative but also called it “absolutely unnecessary.” “Whatever disciplinary measures we need to put in place need to follow state statutes,” he concluded, “and so we

will follow those statutes. I appreciate those parents voicing their concern; but at the same time,

we have to do what the law allows us, and/or tells us, to do in situations like this.”

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Shopping Days ‘Til Christmas!

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Support These Area Businesses By Buying Holiday Gifts Close To Home Down On The Farm Crafts

GIVEandRECEIVE

Happy Holidays

Christm Lay-a-waays Available!

Chainsaw MS170 with 16” Bar

Primitives, Rustic, Country Decor & More

Stop by for the perfect corporate or personal holiday gift baskets.

New merchandi arriving daily se throughout the Holidays!

Christmas Special

17995

•Designed for occasional woodcutting tasks around the home •Includes many of the excellent design features of our professional models •Anti-vibration system for comfortable operation

Holiday H urs Mon. – Sat.o1 Sun. 12-4 0-5

Receive $5

Wabash Portable Equipment “Your Lawn & Garden Headquarters Since 1949”

1830 South Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-1173 or 1-800-201-1173 www.wabashportable.com

in free Wyndham Garden Bucks for every $25 Gift Card purchased! Call 574.269.2323 for more information.

Delivery & Shipping Options Available!

Redeemable at Warsaw Wyndham Garden and Warsaw Bennigan’s

111 West Market Street, Wabash, IN 260-563-0111 • www.charleycreekinn.com

711 N. Broadway Peru (Across from Taco Bell) 765-472-4172

air 26627

14786

• BROWN WIRE • STRAND LIGHTS • TWINKLE LIGHTS • BATTERY OPERATED LIGHTS W/ TIMERS • PICK LIGHTS • SOLAR STRAND LIGHTS • LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TIMER PILLARS, TAPERS, AND VOTIVES

raming t r A ies l Supp s e Class Gift Certificates Buy $50 Get an additional $5 for FREE!

"! " # 2014 Polaris Ranger® 900 XP

6-Pc. Value Pack Quick Grip® Clamp Set Pistol-grip handles and quick-release trigger. 2 each: 12-in. bar clamps, 6-in. mini bar clamps and 2-in. spring clamps. R 184 472 B5 WABASH TRUE VALUE / JUST ASK RENTAL 1351 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN Wabash Village Shopping Center • 260-563-8797 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sun. 12 Noon - 5:00 p.m. visit us on the web at www.wabashtruevalue.com

! !$

SPARE TIME BAR & GRILL OPEN for Lunch 11AM NEW MENU NEW FAMILY DINING

Now booking Company Christmas Parties

Tuesday is Senior Day: 10% off menu, $2 Games & 25¢ Coffee

260-563-1915 • Email: josartshop@gmail.com

COTTAGE CREATIONS FLORIST & GIFT SHOP "! "

! #

Storewide Sale 10 - 50% off #

$ &

" #

Don’t forget we are here for all of your Business Embroidery & Screen Printing needs.

WABASH CANNONBALL LANES 527 N. Cass •

563-2014

1485 N Cass St, Wabash (260) 563-1818

70 W. Market • Historic Downtown Wabash

our Come SeeRoom e m a G New

CHOOSE FROM PUMPKIN OR DOUBLE CRUST APPLE PIE

look for us on facebook

231 E. MAIN STREET NORTH MANCHESTER, IN 46962 260-982-2028 HOURS: MON. - FRI. 9-5; SAT. 10-3

235 Southwood Drive • (260) 228-1330

Look for Santa Boards for instore specials

So m u choo ch to s e some from th every ing for one o n yo u Chris r shop tmas ping lists. 2 W. Market Street, Wabash • 260-563-1420 Open Mon - Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5 • Free Gift Wrapping

Mon. . . . . . . . . . . .1/2 Appetizers Tues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50¢ Wings Wed. . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 Appetizers Thurs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .50¢ Wings Fri. . . . . . . .$2 00/Beer (domestic only) Sat. . . . . . $200/Beer (domestic only) 2-9 Bar Only

M-TH Family Side 11-9 Fri & Sat Family Side11-10 M-Sat Bar Side 11-11

STOP IN TODAY TO REGISTER TO WIN! WE ARE GIVING AWAY A TURKEY OR HAM AND KROGER GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS !

Book Your Christmas Party Now!

OPEN HOUSE Dec. 10th 6-8pm 50% off all Christmas items Bring the kids to get a picture with Santa * Flickering Light Canvas Pictures * New Primitives * ARC Candles & Melts * Christmas Decor & LOTS MORE!

563 North Cass St.

1950 S Wabash St. • (260) 563-9197

Mon-Sat 9-4 • Closed Sunday 260-274-0093

Let us do all your Holiday Catering!

Gift Certificates make Great Gifts!

Carry Out Available 141 E. Main St. • N. Manchester

(260) 982-9900

URBANA

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Mary Ann Mast 260-225-0654 mamast1906@ comcast.net

URBANA LIONS CLUB met at the Wabash Library for their meeting on Nov. 24. Those attending

were Joe and Barb Adams, Mike and Bonita Snell, Luke Hunt, John and Judy Eltzroth, Ike Binkerd, and Jerry Long. The group’s next meeting with be their Christmas party for members and guests on Dec. 8. Reservations need to be called to Mary Ann Mast (260-377-9475 or 260-225-0654) by Dec. 3. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Nov. 25 were Jacob Halverson, who was nominated by Mrs.

THE PAPER

COMMUNITY NEWS

Coe for working hard and getting a perfect score on a reading test, and Trinity Shockome, who was nominated by Mrs. Pattison for doing a great job and being the class leader in the Sumdog math contest. SHARP CREEK E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL DATES: Dec. 8 and 9 - “We Can” Christmas sales in Room 111. Dec. 10 Wabash Valley Dance Performance at 1:45 p.m. Dec. 11 - Terry Hall will visit the school in the morning. Dec. 12 - Sharp Creek will participate in Worldwide Hour of Code from 2 - 3 p.m. Dec. 15 - 4th grade Christmas program at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 19 - End of 1st semester. Dec. 19 Steve Mills is visiting Sharp Creek at 9:30 a.m. with a “Never Give Up” message. Dec. 19 Wildcat Pride Reward Movie day in gym at 1:15. Dec. 20 to Jan. 4 -

Christmas break. School resumes on Jan. 5. URBANA YOKE PARISH DECEMBER DATES: Dec. 9 the Women’s Guild will meet at the home of Dawn Mattern at 6 p.m. This will be a meal, so please make reservations with Hilda Wilcox by Dec. 7. Dec. 10 the Outreach Committee will be taking gifts and pizza to the youth in Mike and Jean Ann Lauer’s cottage at Whites. Reservations and gifts for Whites need to be turned in by Dec. 7 to Chris Hann. Dec. 14 the children will be presenting a Christmas program during the morning worship service. The men’s group will meet on Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. Watch for details about an evening of Christmas caroling on Dec. 21. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add

JUST ONE “SMART” REASON TO CALL NOW:

Bob Zahm

Professional Technicians. Get your system fixed right by highly trained techs. We don’t “learn” on your system. We fix it.

December 3, 2014

CONTRATULATIONS TO SHARP CREEK’S SPELL BOWL TEAM: The following students on the Sharp Creek 5th and 6th grade Spell Bowl team took first place at the Nov. 20 competition at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater: Ashley Lyons, Hunter Jones, Adaline Parzych, Cassandra French, Clay Herring, Lexi Amburgey, Linda Fu, Lyndsey Carter, Maddie Lloyd, and Nikita Dunn. (photo provided) Jo Anne and Roscoe Weaver and Dean Dawes and continue to remember Linda Newcomb, Ardis Witkoske, Marguerite Baker, Gene Miller, Steve Gaston, Donna Russell, Lois Roser, Wilbur Miller, Sandy Haupert, Don McNabney, Lillian Maurer, and Deloris Greenlee. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH met at Pam’s Cafe on Nov. 24 with the following people

present: Larry and Nancy Meyer, Mark Meyer, Helen Dawes, Marca Snook, Alma DeVore, Eileen Weck, Doris Mattern, Alan Mattern, Chad and Peggy Dilling, and Carol Layne. Late arrivals were Karen Goebel and her husband. Peggy Dilling had rice crispy treats for everyone. Alma DeVore gave out jar openers for anyone wanting one. BIRTHDAYS: Dec.

2 - Nancy Eviston, Jean Ann Lauer. Dec. 5 - Mark Biehl. Dec. 6 Kipton and Kedryk Haecker. Dec. 8 - Mike Howard. Dec. 9 Madeline Hill. Dec. 10 - James Snyder, and Jaden Wyatt Baer who will be 8 years old! NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992-7732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

Heating & Cooling Systems Since 1904

356-0186 or 1-877-218-8526 www.huntingtonheating.com

MutualFirst Financial, Inc. declares 25 percent increase in dividend increase represents an opportunity to continue building shareholder value.” The Company and its subsidiary MutualBank are well capitalized and strong by all regulatory standards. MutualFirst Financial, Inc. is the parent company of MutualBank, an Indiana-based financial institution. MutualBank has thirty full-service retail financial centers in Delaware, Elkhart, Grant, Kosciusko, Randolph, St. Joseph and Wabash Counties in Indiana.

MutualFirst Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:MFSF), the holding company of MutualBank, has announced the Company will pay a cash dividend of $ .10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2014. The dividend will be payable on Dec. 26, 2014 to shareholders of record on Dec. 12, 2014. David W. Heeter, President and Chief Executive Officer said, “We are pleased to increase our dividend which is reflective of our momentum in increased performance. This

)

# )

!# ! #$"% $ ! $

)

" '

)

$ "!! $ " !" ! $ $"

& ! #$"% $ !

!&# !!"# !# ( & "

260-571-3688

MutualBank has two offices located in Carmel and Crawfordsville, Indiana specializing in wealth management and trust services and a loan origination office in New Buffalo, Michigan. MutualBank also operates a wholly owned subsidiary of Summit Mortgage which operates out of Fort Wayne, Indiana. MutualBank is a leading mortgage lender in each of the market areas it serves, and provides a full range of financial services including business banking, wealth management, trust services, investments and internet banking services. The Company’s stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol “MFSF” and can be found on the internet at www.bankwithmutual.com.

THE PAPER

LAFONTAINE AND SOMERSET

December 3, 2014

Ethel Eib 765-981-4054 etheleib@ gmail.com

N. MANCHESTER

SANTA IS COMING to theLaFontaine Community Building on Saturday, Dec.13 at 9 a.m. Every child will receive a little sack and free breakfast. LaFontaine Lions will be serving all-youcan-eat pancakes and

Sebrena Cline 260-982-8800 nmanchestertalks @gmail.com

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SILENT AUCTION will be held through Dec. 13 at noon. A hand-stitched, queen size quilt made by Cass Rish is the item up for bid. Titled “4UNMPL” (For You, North Manchester Public Library), this quilt is the third that Mrs. Rish has created and donated to the Friends of the Library to raise funds to support ongoing library programs and services. The winner of the silent auction will be announced at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. For more information contact the library at 260982-4773. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST at the Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 7-10 a.m. Biscuits and gravy, pancakes, potatoes, eggs and more will be available for a freewill donation. The Dorcas Women’s Ministry will also have a Bake Sale in the lobby – stop by and pick up a treat to take home! SANTA ARRIVES DEC. 6 at 10 a.m. at The Firehouse in downtown North Manchester. Everyone is invited to stop by the Firehouse for refreshments and to visit with Santa between 10 a.m. and noon. The event is ponsored by the North Manchester Chamber

COMMUNITY NEWS

www.thepaperofwabash.com

sausage on the same day from 8-10 a.m. Santa will be there until 10 a.m. This is a freewill donation, with the proceeds to go towards the LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry. You may also bring in non-perishable food items. This food pantry is for residents of Liberty Township. VETERANS MET for their coffee and snack, which was provided by DAR ladies. There were 21 veterans present. They are selling bricks to go around the memorial. It has been decided to build the Veterans Memorial on the West

side of the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building with the LaFontaine Lions to maintain it. Veterans will not meet in the month of December. Please watch the column for the date in January. THANK YOU GOES out to the LaFontaine Literary Club for their donation to go towards buying coffee for the Veterans Coffee and Snack. L A F O N TA I N E C H R I S T I A N CHURCH Member Care met for lunch on Nov. 18 at 9th Street Café in Marion. There were eleven people present. It was decid-

ed that we would have a carry-in at the church on Dec. 16 for lunch. SOUTHWOOD HIGH FFA competed in the Area 8 Forestry Judging contest. The junior team came in second out of seven teams. Members of the junior team were Ashlyn Rody, Riley Whitesel, and Luke Kirk. The senior team placed fourth out of 17 teams. Members were Carson Rody, Dani Wagoner, Colt Shepler and Seth Truss. The forestry team coach is Brad Rody, and the FFA advisor is Chad Crews. They will compete at Purdue on Dec.

13. Good Luck! SOUTHWOOD HIGH Noble Knight winners for the week Nov. 17-21: Junior High – Kelsey Burnham, nominated by Mrs. Kirby. Senior High – Asher Teague, nominated by Mrs. Gohmann. Keep up the good work Knights! L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH will hold a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 11 p.m. WE GIVE OUR CONDOLENCE TO Marilyn Speicher family and Cheryl Young family with the loss of their father

John Holder. WE GIVE our condolence to the family of Peter Boone. WE GIVE OUR condolence to the family of Bud Sailors. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Cathy Schmalzried Nov. 27, Dylan Mitchen Nov. 30 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Colton Dawes, Charlotte Speicher Dec. 3, Carol McCray, Karia Treber, Clarissa Mart Dec. 4, Sharon Petro, Richard McMinn Dec. 6 Kaye Sorrell, Paul Wright Dec. 7, Pat Guenin, James Simpson, Mary Stair Dec. 8, Patricia Brane Dec. 9, Danielle Perlich Dec. 10 H A P P Y

ANNIVERSARY Jim and Beverly Benner Dec. 8 WORDS OF WISDOM “We are all governed by a moral code that cannot be violated without inevitable consequences. It has been true throughout human history.” -Dr. James Dobson SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

of Commerce. TIMBECREST FESTIVAL OF TREES will be held Saturday, Dec 6 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tour the many decorated trees, stop by the Christmas Bazaar or visit with Santa. Bring a canned food item to donate to the local Food Pantry. Timbercrest is located at 2201 East Street. ANGEL TREES GIFT TAGS ARE AVAILABLE: Look for Angel Trees at The Hardware, One World, The Hearing Center, Casey’s, Zion Lutheran Church, St. Robert’s Catholic Church, Manchester Church of the Brethren and Congregational Christian Church. Select a tag from the tree, purchase the gift indicated & return with your wrapped gift with the tag to the same location by Saturday, Dec. 13. Drop off gifts as soon as possible, as there is much to be done before delivery on Saturday, Dec. 20. FOOD PANTRY WILL BE CLOSED on the following Wednesdays: Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. If any of these dates is your normal fourth week pickup, you may come the week before to pick up groceries. The Food Pantry is located on Front Street in North Manchester. A M E R I C A N LEGION NEWS: The American Legion Riders of Post #286 are sponsoring a nonperishable food drive. The food will be distributed through the food pantry at Congregational Christian Church. Donations can be dropped off at the Legion from 1-9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Every little bit helps feed someone in

need in our community! Cash donations will be accepted and will be spent 100 percent on food items. It only takes a moment to say: “Thank you” to a veteran, for the freedoms we enjoy for a lifetime. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY: The library will be collecting your letters to Santa starting Dec. 1 in the Children’s Department! Look for the blue mailbox and let us make sure your letter makes it to the big man on time. Happy Holidays! “Be Thankful for Books” Sweepstakes begins! Enter our drawing once per day for a chance to win one of several awesome children’s books. Children must be present to enter. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, Toddlertime (Ages 18 months-2 years, must be accompanied by an adult) at 9:30 a.m. and Storytime (Ages 3-7) at 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. will be held in the Story Room. Tech Savvy: Gmail will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Join Heidi in the conference room to learn how to set up and use a new Gmail account! MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS): The Manchester MOPS group meets the first and third Tuesday of the month, SeptemberMay, at First Brethren Church from 9-11 a.m. Children are cared for in the MOPPETS program by loving and devoted caregivers while the mothers meet downstairs. The church is located at 407 N. Sycamore Street, North Manchester. A GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS OF DECEASED ADULT

CHILDREN meets on the first Thursday of each month at the United Methodist Church, 306 E 2nd St, North Manchester from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Grief support gatherings are facilitated by Pastor Karen Eberly and open to all mothers who have lost an adult child. There is no charge. For more information about our meetings, contact Marie Quick, at 260-

982-8252 or 260-504-6179 AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is on a donation basis. Call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 260-

982-9940. SOUP SUPPER, hosted by the Fellowship of Churches, is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. PARTING SHOTS: “Anyone who believes the competitive spirit in America is dead has never been in a super-

market when the cashier opens another checkout line.” ~Ann Landers NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.

983 N. St. Rd. 13 • Wabash 1-888-876-9353 or (260) 563-1149 21025

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

532 N. CASS ST., WABASH, IN 46992 260-563-7478 www.terrellrealtygroup.com #&$ ' && ! + # # FGJ '-, /'' *75 !$ * 14 +@5 '*&!& DC6FC5 . &!& *.! I6CC (7%74 ! +: '** $ '-, ,!& J6CC (7%7 * '* ' % && ! + # # EHHD , , ' DDG +,4 '*, +,'* , 7 * 1 * *.! , L 7%75 '*+ !( *.! !+ !($ + !( , I6FC (7%7 -$, ! $ ,- 1= $ . , '-, !+ !($ +

Allen Insurance 85 Manchester Ave. Wabash, IN 260-563-3600

( +,'*7 -& 1 ''$ L6GH 7%7 ? $$ & + 1 ! / # *.! J6CC (7%74 &

+, *4 5 ( '& EIC8LKE8IDJL5 , DC 7%775 & + 1 . &!& !(= ! 2 '& ; <7

!! "( % $' &' DEL '-, /'' *74 + 5 '& HIF8FCCL7 **1 !& +4 ( +,'*7 '*+ !( DC6FC 7%75 -& 1 ''$ L6FC 7%75 -& 1 *.! DC6FC 7%75 -& 1 . &!& *.! I (7%75 & + 1 '*&!& * 1 * *.! DD 7%75 & + 1 * 1 * ,!& 3 ! $ ,- 1 J (7%75 -+ ,* &+('*, ,!'& . !$ $ 4 $$ HIF8FCCL7 % '% ' % $' &' (% DCHI *! ,* ,4 + 5 ( '& HIF8KIDI5 ' +, *+4 ( +,'*4 EDL8ECG8ELEG7 -& 1 ''$4 DC6CC 7%75 '*+ !( *.! 4 DD6CC 7%75 -& 1 . &!& *.! 4 I6CC (7%75 & + 1 * 1 * *.! 4 I6CC (7%7 * &+('*, ,!'& & &-*+ *1 . !$ $ 7 % " '% ' $' &' (% DIHH * & ,* ,4 + 5 ' & &&!+,'&4 ( +,'*4 ( '& JIH8LKD8 EKIK5 -* ( '& 6 HIF8KGCL7 -& 1 ''$ DC6CC 7%75 '*&!& *.! DD6CC 7%75 -& 1 . &!& I6CC (7%75 & + 1 . &!& I6CC (7%7 #(' & % * $' &' FIC '$-% -+ ,74 + 5 -* '& EIC8HIF8GLDJ5 -& 1 ''$ DC6CC 7%75 '*+ !( DD6CC 7%75 . &!& *.! I6CC (7%75 & + 1 . &!& I6CC (7%75 +,'* !%

%'+ & (% # ' % ' % " DCF '*, !* ,74 ! *,1 !$$+4 5 -* '& 6 ?EIC@ LKE8 IDIL7 +,'*6 $$1 -,$ *5 ++' ! , +,'*6 *!& -!* +7 -& 1 -$ 6 * !,!'& $ '*+ !(6 K6FC 7%75 -& 1 ''$ $$ +6 L6GH 7%75 $$'/+ !( !% 6 DC6FC 7%75 '&, %('* *1 '*+ !(6 DD6CC 7%7 & (% # ' % ' % " IGH '& ,* , ?' $$+ . &- @ EIC8HIF8HELD7 1 ! *4 +,'*7 * . * 1'- * '& $! :+ "'-*& 14 '% "'!& -+ + / '&,!&- , /'*# ' +-+ 8 -$$14 !%($14 ' , *7 !&&!& '. % * FC, 8 6 -& 1 ''$ , L6FC 7%75 '*+ !( , DC6FC 7%7 !&&!& -& D+,8 6 -& 1 ''$ 0( *! & 6 L 7%75 '*+ !( , DC 7%7 !$ * &:+ -* . !$ $ -*!& /'*+ !(7 & ! ( ++! $ 7 '. %" % ' # '*& * ' ++ 3 !& $ !* ,+75 *7 0,-+ '&4 +,'*7 *!+ ! & ,'*16 ECJ 7 ++ ,74 ( '& HIF8GJHC7 ,-* 1 . &!& ++ H6FC (7%75 -& 1 ++ +6 K6CC 7%7 3 DD6CC 7%7 ? (,7 , *1@5 K6CC 7%7 3 DC6FC 7%7 ? -& , *- - -+,@5 L6FC 7%7 -& 1 -*!& + ''$ 1 *7 # 1 ++ +6 '&74 74 *!74 H6FC (7%75 - +7 3 -*+7 K 7%7 ? !&, *@5 - +7 3 -*+7 L 7%7 ? -%% *@7 * % &, ' '& !$! ,!'& G6DH 8H6DH (7%7 ,-* 1 '* &1,!% 1 (('!&,% &,7 '. # %' %! " ' # (% DECF ,7 DDG 74 '*, & +, *4 *7 & * / -**15 '& EIC8LKE8GGCG7 # & ++ + -$ 6 ,-* 14 H6CC 3 J6CC !& ( &!+ 7 -& 1 4 L6CC 7 $! !'-+ 7 + *'% (, % * > 1 '* 8K, * '$$'/!& % ++ , DC6DH % DD6FC7 '-, *'-( , I6FC(% # 1 ++ + -$ 6 '& 1+ 4 -*+ 1+ 3 *! 1+ K %5 & + 1+ I6FC (%7 ! $ ,- 1 /!, *7 * / & + 1+ J6DH(%7 !*+, ,-* 1 .',!'&4 ++4 K %4 - *!+,! '* ,!'&4 '+ *14 '& !$! ,!'& K6FC %5 *!+,! '* ,!'& 3 '& !$! ,!'& & + 1+4 H6FC(% '* '& !$! ,!'& &1,!% 1 (('!&,% &,7 &! ,+ ' '$-% -+ + *. ' & '&-,+ , !*+, 3 , !* -& 1+ ' , %'&, 7 -* % !$6+,*' *,+&% & +, *B !& * 1% ,*'7& ,5 / +!, 6+,*' *,+&% & +, *7'* #% % &' " (% $' , D D=E %!$ + '-, ' $ %'&! %4 *'5 ( '& EIC8JKE8ECCI7 -& 1 ''$ L6FC 7%75 *$1 *.! K6DH 7%75 -* *.! DC6FC 7%7 !&!+, *6 *# !+&! /+#!7 #"' " % &' " (% ECE *-& * !# 4 '&, !& 5 '& JIH8LKD8EDCD5 +,'* * *! ,5 -& 1 ''$ L6CC 7%75 '*+ !( DC6CC %7 -*+ *1 . !$ $ 7 & % &' " (% DDC 7 !$$ ,74 + 5 ( '& EIC8HIF8GDJL5 .7 $!& %% * *4 +,'*5 '*+ !( *.! L6FC 7%75 -& 1 ''$ DD6CC 7%7 -*+ *1 % &' " %' (% EJJI !. * 75 !% * , *4 ( +,'*7 -& 1 ''$ L6FC 7%75 '*+ !( *.! DC6FC 7%75 -& 1 . &!& I6CC (7%75 & + 1 ! $ ,- 14 L6CC 7%7 3 I6CC (7%75 !' !&!+,*1 K6FC 7%78L6CC 7%7 -& 1 LH7L 7

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

%&' (% # # HEH 7 ! %! ,74 + 5 -* HIF8HFGI5 ' *, ''$ , L6DH 7%7 '* $$ +5 '&,!& &, $ * # +, , DC6CC 7%74 -& 1 7%7 -*+ *1 * !+ . !$ $ -*!& /'*+ !( + *.! 7 , !* $! , . !$ $ 7 %

#*& $ (% / + 5 ( '& EIC8HIF8KEIF5 +,'* ! # DC6FC 7%7 -& 1 . &!& *.! 6 !, & ,!& I6CC (7%

**!+'&7 -& 1 ,!'& I6CC (7%75

&+ * *4 ( +,'*7 -& 1 '*&!& '*+ !( , DC6FC

4 GIHE 7 DCC 74 '*&!& 6 -& 1 ''$ L6FC 7%75 *.! & + 1 . &!& 6 ! $ ,- 1 3 * 1 *

Broker/Owner

WABASH PORTABLE EQUIPMENT

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat By Appointment Only

1830 S. Wabash St. Wabash, IN

Ch r is ty K is n e r Ph: 260.563.4962 Cell: 260.571.2485 (Any other day or time by appointment)

563-1173

& % " & (% FHIF 7 ,7 7 DF4 + 5 ( '& HIF8KGHE5 ///7/ + *! & !& 'B/ + *! & +7'* 5 $ 0 $ *4 +,'*5 '( *'/&4 !* ,'* ' '-&+ $!& '*+ !( +,'*5 * & '& ,'&4 '-, +,'*5 , 1 * '$%4 !$ * &:+ +,'*7 +,'* $ * 5 0 -,!. +,'*4 !# %! '*&5 !*+, *.! K6FC 7%75 '& *.! -& 1 ''$ L6GC 7%75 '-, *'-( I6FC (7%7 & ! ( ++! $ 7 )" ' !, -* , ! $ +,- 1 $ / $ '% %! 8/ # , !&+(!* ,!'&

+7'* 5 % !$6 5 , 1 *+4 . !$$!(+4 DC6GH 7%75

(% $ + "'!& -+ '* '&, %('* *1 /'*+ !( + *.! /!, +,'* '% -**1 , !.!& !+ -& 1 %'*&!& , DC6CC 7%7 , $$+ ( $4 JEH $$+ . &- 7 '& JIH8FDC8DFLD7 ++ + '* $$ + !& , L6CC %7 $ * , '$1 '%%-&!'& -& 17 $$ * & + 1 . &!& '* 3 ? $ & ++ @ !&&!& , I6CC (%7 !+ !& '*% $ *!& !& $- + % $ '$$'/ 1 + '*,4 +#!,8 + % ++ 7 $ + "'!& -+ '* /'*+ !(4 & $$'/+ !(7 $$ * / $ '% 9 -* !$!,1 !+ & ! ( ++! $ 7

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

*7 '&, ,+6 EIC8LKE8 *6 -+,!& '/ $$7 ''$ '* -$,+4 , &+ ! (( ++! $ 7

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

+,'*4

'07 -&

*.!

DC6FC %4

THE PAPER

WEEKLY REPORTS

December 3, 2014

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Download McDonald Funeral Homes APP on your smart phone TODAY... Funeral Homes You will receive Wabash County AREA obituary notifications and upcoming community events. Just another example of how Wabash • LaFontaine c M Donald Funeral Homes strive to better serve Wabash County families. Cathlyn Wade, 92 Member of the Manchester United Methodist Church 1922 – Nov. 19, 2014 Cathlyn (Cathy) Wade, 92, died Nov. 19. She was born in 1922. She was married to Lawrence Wade; he preceded her in death. She is survived by two children, three grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, North Manchester at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 19 At approximately 6:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gwinda Gibson, 53, Peru, attempted to miss a deer on CR100S, ran off the roadway and entered a ditch. Nov. 20 At approximately

6:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by Todd Hiers, 46, Warsaw, disregarded a stop sign on US24 and struck a vehicle driven by Billie Harner, 38, Wabash. Nov. 21 At approximately 8:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua Walker, 31, Marion, traveled left of center on SR15, crossed the

opposite lane of travel, ran off the roadway, striking a sign and coming to a rest in a ditch. At approximately 1:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lee Hogop, 54, Blacklick, Ohio, disregarded a stop sign on SR114, striking a vehicle driven by Rex Temple, 72, Roann.

Nov. 22 At approximately 12:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by William Hosier, 22, Wabash, struck a deer on SR15. At approximately 7:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Hope Tacker, 18, Wabash, attempted to miss a deer on SR524, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway.

Yvonna Winkler, 60

Karl Merritt, 76

Wabash resident

Member of the Manchester Church of the Brethren

June 14, 1954 – Nov. 29, 2014

Sept. 18, 1938 – Nov. 23, 2014 Karl Francis Merritt, 76, North Manchester, died Sunday, Nov. 23. He was born Sept. 18, 1938 in Huntington, to Herschel and Mary Ellen (Burkhart) Merritt. Karl married Bonnie Dee Freed in North Manchester on Aug. 15, 1959. He graduated from Central High School in 1956 and from Manchester College in 1960, with a B.S. in Health and Physical Education. In 1964 he received his Masters Degree from Indiana University. Karl taught and coached two years at Laketon High School and fifteen years at Manchester High School, where he coached basketball, baseball, golf, and football. He then worked twenty years at Manchester College as an administrator and basketball coach. At the college, he served as the Student Union Director, Conference Coordinator, and Alumni Director, where he enjoyed leading many alumni trips. He retired from the education field in 1996. He was the Public Address Announcer at Manchester College for football and men and women’s basketball for over 30 years. In 2000, Karl began working part-time for Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel. Karl was an active member of the Manchester Church of the Brethren. He also was a member, past president, and Paul Harris Fellow of the Manchester Rotary Club, and wrote the Rotary Newsletter, the Turning Wheel, for over 40 years. He served on the Wabash County Hospital Foundation Board, the North Central Region Historic Landmarks Board, and the North Manchester Historical Society Board, serving as Secretary for many years. He was a past president of the Manchester Shepherd’s Center, and along with Bonnie Dee coordinated travel excursions for the Shepherd’s Center and the Historical Society. Karl also served four years on the Manchester Community School Board, four years on the Town Council, several terms as a member of the North Manchester Traffic Commission, the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Wabash County United Fund Board of Directors. He was instrumental in developing the Manchester University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999. Karl earned a Manchester College Alumni Service Award in 1984. In 2003, Karl and his wife Bonnie Dee were awarded the North Manchester Citizens of the Year. On June 28, 2014, he was awarded a Manchester Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Award. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bonnie Dee Merritt, North Manchester; two children, Kirk (Christine) Merritt and twin granddaughters Katherine Florence and Elizabeth Haru, Powell, Ohio, and Kristene Deeann Merritt Miller and granddaughter McKenna Liegh, Worthington, Ohio; four sisters, Donna Merritt, Martha (Vern) Pursifull, Rebecca Merritt, and Bethany Merritt. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, at Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester, with Rev Kurt Borgmann officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana. Preferred memorial is the Karl F. and Bonnie Dee Merritt Scholarship Endowment at the Community Foundation of Wabash County, 218 E. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. The scholarship endowment will be used at Manchester University for a student majoring in either physical education with a coaching emphasis, or elementary education. Memorials also may be given to Manchester Church of the Brethren Vocal Music or Video Departments, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester, IN 46962. The memorial guest book for Karl may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Yvonna “Kay” Winkler, 60, Wabash, died at 5:37 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 29, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born June 14, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Wade and Margie (Crouch) Young. Kay was a 1972 graduate of Edgewood High School in Butler County, Ohio. She retired from General Motors in Marion, after 30 years. She married James “Jim” Winkler in Hamilton, Ohio on Nov. 18, 1989. Kay lived in Wabash since 1988 and was a student at Ivy Tech in Wabash. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, James Winkler, Wabash; daughter, Tara Callahan-Smith, Wabash; two step sons, James “Tony” Winkler, Hamilton, and Steven (Tracey) Winkler, Virginia Beach, Va.; granddaughter, Abigail Kay Smith, Wabash; brother, Ronald (Dottie) Young, Trenton, Ohio; brother-in-law, Donnie Moore, Hamilton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sharon Moore, and her nephew, Ronald Wade Young II. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Kay may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Billie Jo Titus, 85 Member of the VFW Auxiliary April 14, 1929 – Nov. 28, 2014 Billie Jo Gray Titus, 85, Wabash, died at 1:38 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born April 14, 1929 in Cromwell, Okla. to Connie Foley Ashmore, Sr. and Daisy (Worley) Ashmore Taylor. Billie Jo first married Bill B. Gray in Gainesville, Texas on Feb. 17, 1948; he died April 19, 1977. She then married William Jay Titus on May 2, 1978; he died Feb. 23, 1996. Billie Jo was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, all of Wabash. She was also a member of the C.P.C. Sympathy Club, in Marion, Indiana, and volunteered at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center in Wabash. Billie Jo enjoyed gardening, bowling, and doing crafts. She is survived by two sons, Bill B. (Janine) Gray, Jr., McDonough, Ga.; and Steven (Linda) Gray, Wabash; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Paula Earls, and her brother, Connie Foley Ashmore, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, with Pastor Kurt Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Lagro. Friends may call 3 - 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Dallas Winchester Senior Center. The memorial guest book for Billie Jo may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

At approximately 8:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ival Gressley, 87, Peru, lost control to the vehicle on SR524 due to icy conditions and struck a cluster of small trees. Nov. 23 At approximately 2:04 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kenneth Surface, 21, Mentone, ran off SR16, striking a utility pole. Surface was later arrested for a operating while intoxicated. At approximately 12:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Angelika Reed, 62, LaFontaine, lost control on SR124, leaving the roadway and coming to rest in a ditch. At approximately 4:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Terry Gardiner, 19, Fort Wayne, was traveling on US24 when the semi adjacent to the vehicle began to sway. Gardiner then lost control, leaving the roadway, spinning, entering a ditch and striking a tree and fence. Nov. 24 At approximately 6:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Anastaisy Huber, 22, Kokomo, struck a deer on US24. At approximately 9:41 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ervin Baston, 56, Marion, struck a deer on SR124. At approximately 10:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Abdikadir Dubat, 31, Dearborn,

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Mich., made a wide turn on SR114, causing the vehicle to enter a ditch. Bookings Nov. 19 Kristina Fields, 25,

Wabash, revocation of probation. Nov. 21 Joshua Walker, 31, Marion, operating while intoxicated, operating motor vehicle with controlled

WEEKLY REPORTS

substance in body. Aaron Nealis, 19, Wabash, possession of a controlled substance. Travis Torress, 34, Wabash, burglary. Nov. 23

Lucille Highley, 95 Member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church July 19, 1919 – Nov. 27, 2014 Lucille T. Highley, 95, LaFontaine, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born to the late Alvah F. and Lottie (Waggoner) Troyer on July 19, 1919 in Grant County. She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1937. She was also a Marion Business College graduate. Lucille worked at the Grant County Extension office, then as the Vital Records Register for the Wabash County Health Office. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church of LaFontaine, Indiana. Memberships also included D.A.R., Eastern Star, Marion Easter Pageantand various other local clubs and organizations. She was an avid volunteer including Meals on Wheels, Women’s Society of the Methodist Church, 4-H club leader, and Methodist Church Camp programs, including the YO- PE-MI-CA director. She was co-founder of Single Parents Camp. She also taught Sunday School most of her adult life and was a Methodist Youth Fellowship leader. She is survived by three daughters, Polly Edwards, Berne; Mrs. Beth (Lawrence) Ludewig, Baker, W.V.; and Mrs. Sarah (Royal) Mullholland, Greenville, Ill.; brother, A. Forrest Troyer, DeKalb, Ill.; sister, Marguerite Guenin, LaFontaine; two grandchildren, five step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, 14 step great grandchildren, eight step great great grandchildren, and two (AFS) American Field Service students, Taru Kuhanen, Finland and Shaila Data, India. They both lived with the Highley Family during their senior year at Oak Hill High School. Lucille was preceded in death by a son, Larry L. Highley, and a brother, Charles Robert Troyer, and a grandson, Clay Edwards. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 W. Kendall Street, LaFontaine, with Eastern Star services beginning at 6 p.m. Visitation for family and friends will be from 12-4 p.m. on Monday at the church. Lucille was an avid reader, who enjoyed the search as much as the book, and loved every minute at the Methodist Church Camps. Family request donations in lieu of flowers directed to Troyer Memorial Library, 1 E. Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 or Impact 2818-Epworth Forest Program, 8531 E. Epworth Forest Road, North Webster, Indiana 46555 or impact2818.org. McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com. A private family burial will be held at a later date in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Joshawa Selleck, 29, Wabash, domestic battery, criminal conversion, theft. Nov. 26 Jason Kelly, 30, Wabash, revocation of probation. Citations

Nov. 15 Bailey Walbridge, 20, Syracuse, 65 in a 55 on SR13. Samuel Fleshood, 19, Wabash, expired license plate. Nov. 21 Lee Hogop, 54, Blacklick, Ohio, disre-

December 3, 2014

garding a stop sign on SR114. Soy Long, 51, Hebron, 70 in a 55 on SR15. Joshua Walker, 31, Marion, driving while suspended. Nov. 23 David Robinson, 47,

Shirley Hipsher, 83 Wabash resident Oct. 17, 1931 – Nov. 30, 2014 Shirley Ann Hipsher, 83, Wabash, died at 8:45 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 17, 1931 in Roann, to Matthew and Emma (Shillinger) Baber. Shirley graduated from Roann High School in 1949, and from Ball State Teacher’s College in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and Library Science. While attending, she became a Charter Member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She married James R. Hipsher in Wabash, at the south side E.U.B. Church on October 24, 1952. After teaching for one year, the couple moved to Fairbanks, Alaska, where her husband was stationed in the U. S. Army. While in Alaska, she worked for the Civil Service for two years. After starting her family, she became involved with city, county, and state politics. She was a precinct committeeman, vice-committeeman, and co-chairman of the Wabash Democrat City Committee, coordinator of Wabash County Campaign headquarters, and a delegate to several Indiana Democrat State conventions. She was a supporter of the Izaak Walton League of Wabash County, and several conservation organizations nationwide. Shirley was also a member of the Gamma Mu Chapter of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Alumni Association. She is survived by her husband, James R. Hipsher; three children, Daniel (Pam) Hipsher, Lori (John) Andersen, and Scott Hipsher; all of Wabash; six grandchildren, Jennifer Hipsher, Danielle Hipsher, and Brenna Hipsher, all of Wabash; Devin (Melissa) Griffey, Roann; Dustin Griffey, Fort Wayne; and Brooke Griffey, Wabash; six step grandchildren; and two sisters, Susanne (Dwight) Fouts, Kokomo; and Janice (Mark) Potter, Wheaton, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Derek Griffey. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Rev. Kurt Freeman officiating. Entombment will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are Riley Children’s Hospital or Ronald McDonald House. The memorial guest book for Shirley may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Mary Slinker, 72 Attended the First Baptist Church March 21, 1942 – Nov. 23, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Slinker, 72, formerly of California, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, at her home in Converse. She was born to the late Rudolph Gale and Emma Berniece (Mettler) Courtney on March 21, 1942 in Vevay. She regularly attended the First Baptist Church in Kokomo, with her daughter, Berniece Roberts. She enjoyed going to country jam in Converse. She also enjoyed watching baseball, her favorite teams were the Cubs and Dodgers. She is survived by a son, James William Banninger Jr. (Karla), Twin Peaks, Calif.; daughter, Berniece Roberts (Del), Kokomo; step daughter, Betty Joy Pittman, Franklin; brothers, Robert Courtney (Alecia), Wabash, and Donald Lee Courtney (Margaret), Hartford City; sister, Donna Marie Steele (Danny), Wabash; grandchildren, Thomas and James Hisey, Jessica Neumann and Andrew Banninger, Tyler and Austin Pittman, Corey Slinker; and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Wesley Slinker and brother, John Gale Courtney. A memorial service was held Nov. 29, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. MANCHESTER AVENUE ROANN CHAPEL Online condo1241 Manchester Ave. • Wabash 335 South Chippewa St. • Roann (260) 563-1372 (765) 833-5591 lences may be sent to the family at BENDER CHAPEL w w w. m c d o n a l d f u 207 West Main St. • North Manchester www.grandstaff-hentgen.com nerals.com. (260) 982-4393

Our Doors Are Open To Serve You!

FUNERAL SERVICE, INC.

THE PAPER

Florence, Ky., 76 in a 55 on SR15. Jessica Dutty, 38, North Manchester, disregarding a stop sign on CR200W. Nov. 27 Khai Thang, 22, Logansport, speed too fast for weather on US24. Bryon Phillippe, 25, Silver Lake, unsafe start on Canal St. and Miami St. T h o m a s Rockenbaugh, 19, Wabash, speed to fast for weather on US24. Wabash City Police Department

Accidents Nov. 21 At approximately 4:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Norman Dickerhoff, 41, Wabash, struck a vehicle driven by Steven Emerick, 41, Wabash, in the back end on Wabash St. Nov. 22 At approximately 5:11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Arlie Caudill, 87, Wabash, pulled in front of a vehicle driven by Donna King, 63, Converse, on Harrison Ave., and the two vehicles collided. At approximately 8:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark Hills, 56, Wabash, struck a deer on Columbus St. Nov. 23 At approximately 1:53 p.m., a vehicle driven by Victoria Sexton, 24, Warsaw, slid into the back of a vehicle driven by Tyler Luttrell, 21,

Andrew Lester, 62 U.S. Army veteran Jan. 17, 1952 – Nov. 29, 2014

Andrew Lester, 62, died Nov. 29. He was born Jan. 17, 1952. He was married to Marilyn Pennington; she survives. He is also survived by four sons, three brothers, four sisters, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, with visitation Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 4-8 p.m. at McKee Mortuary.

THE PAPER

WEEKLY REPORTS

December 3, 2014

Wabash, on Cass St., causing Luttrell’s vehicle to strike a vehicle driven by M i c h e l l e Turnanchick, 44, Greentown. Nov. 24 At approximately 1:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bill Burnsworth, 56, Wabash, backed into a parked vehicle at 597 Bryan Ave. At approximately 4:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nadeem Habib, 26, Elkhart struck a vehicle driven by Christopher Sluss, 25, Wabash. At approximately 8:41 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kayla Ballard, 24, Peru, missed the curve on Tijuca Dr., and left the roadway. Nov. 27 At approximately 9:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jon Mendenhall, 63, Wabash, slid around the curve on Tijuca Dr., striking a vehicle driven by Ronald Schenkel, 63, Urbana. At approximately 9:29 a.m., a vehicle driven by Wayne Annen, 61, Marion, was struck in the back end on SR15, by a vehicle driven by Sharon Southwick, 63, Marion.

7:36 p.m., vehicles driven by Tevin Pruitt, 19, Goshen, and Lonnie Harmon, 45, Fort Wayne, col-

lided on Mill Street. Nov. 26 At approximately 9:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dennis

Dingess, 42, Roann, struck a tree on SR114.

U.S. Army veteran Nov. 24, 1923 – Nov. 24, 2014 Allen H. “Bud” Sailors, a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, passed away on his 91st birthday at 7:05 a.m. on Nov. 24, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center, LaFontaine. He was born to the late Russell and Mary K. (Hunt) Sailors on Nov. 24, 1923 in LaFontaine. Bud served his country in the United States Army as an Infantry Medical Aide. He married Charlotte M. Murphy on July 12, 1943; she passed away on March 18, 2009. He was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church. Bud enjoyed attending Army reunions. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Diana) McNeeley, LaFontaine; Mrs. Fred (Katherine) Tailor, LaFontaine; and Ms. Neva Boyd (Stephen Keen), Marion; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a daughter, sister, two brothers, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 28, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, with Pastor Brad Wright officiating. Burial followed in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontiane. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Kathryn Brady, 97 Member of the First United Methodist Church

(continued on page 17)

Allen Sailors, 91

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Oct. 3, 1917 – Nov. 27, 2014

Kathryn E. Brady, 97, Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, former longtime Wabash resident, died at 2:15 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 27, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 3, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio to Lawrence and Edna (Copeland) Lewellyn. Kate was a 1935 graduate of Peru High School. She married Robert E. Brady in St. Louis, Mo. on July 22, 1944; he died Feb. 13, 1990. She worked 20 years at King Hipskind in Wabash. Kate was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Margaret Wilson Circle. She also was a member of the Fourth Night Bridge Club and the Time Out for Crafts Club. She is survived by two children, Robert P. (Peggy) Brady and Nancy (Bob) Fancher, both of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Jill (Brad) Vigar, Urbana; Jodi (Chad) Dennison, Rossville; Teresa (Jeff) Hunt, Fishers; and Jay (Heather) Brady, Noblesville; and eight great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Irene Bonney. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, with Rev. Kurt Freeman officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Thursday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash and one hour prior to the service Friday, at the church. Preferred memorials are First United Methodist Church or Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. The memorial guest book for Kate may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

L o c a l ob i t u a r i e s p o s t e d d a i l y a t ww w. t h e p ap e r of w a b a s h . c o m

Citations Nov. 23 Tyler Luttrell, 21, Wabash, no financial responsibility. Joshua Selleck, 29, Wabash, theft, criminal conversion, domestic battery. Nov. 24 Jimmy Sluss, 43, Wabash, habitual traffic offender, false registration, expired plates, no financial responsibility, possession of a controlled substance. Nov. 26 Dennis Thrailkill, 40, Wabash, speed. Leo Bridenthal, 50, Wabash, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement. Nov. 27 Myka Shidler, 21, Fort Wayne, operating while intoxicated, driving while suspended. Nov. 28 C a r m e l i t a Chalfant, 74, Wabash, conversion. Nov. 30 Robert Snyder, 27, Wabash, expired plates.

Manchester Police Department Accidents Nov. 23 At approximately

COLUMBIA CITY 119 Hoosier Drive 260-244-4111

WABASH 905 N. Cass St. 260-563-6333

HUNTINGTON 2808 Theater Ave., Suite B 260-356-2220

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

www.thepaperofwabash.com library is participating in the countywide program, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. The Wabash Carnegie Public Library created the grant that has been funded by the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County. The program is open to any child from birth to age 5 who lives in Wabash County, with or without a library card. The library will

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

ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: The Roann

COMMUNITY NEWS

be having their holiday used book sale Dec. 4-6 in the lower level meeting room during regular library hours. Freewill donations will be accepted for all items! The library will also be collecting food items for the Roann Food Pantry during this event. Stop by and enjoy our holiday decorations, (the theme this year is Hansel and Gretel). Children may enter our holiday giveaway and have some refreshments on Dec. 5 before visiting Christmas in Roann, which begins at 5:30 p.m. downtown! For more information, or to volunteer to help with the sale, please call the library at 765833-5231. CHRISTMAS IN ROANN: The town will once again have an evening of Christmas activities at the community building to bring in

the holiday season, on Dec. 5 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be an allday open house at the library with refreshments and a used book sale until 6 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive at the community building, and there will be treats for each child that visits with Santa to tell him a few things they have on their Christmas list. The restored Lewis Home Bed & Breakfast will be open for tours that evening. The Lions hope to have a benefit freewill donation meal for a family in our community; more details on that later. The Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club will be selling their delicious donuts. Watch for information to be posted at the post office and other local business. This will be sponsored by the Roann Lions Club and the Roann Covered Bridge Festival Committee.

I Want A New Shower!

THE HAPPY HOMEMAKERS held their November meeting at the home of Pat Mouser. Sherry Draper was her cohostess. In new business, the craft show for 2015 will be held on the last Saturday in September at the REMC building in Wabash. Members were reminded to keep track of their volunteer hours, as they are due in February. Club members were encouraged to begin thinking about Achievement Day; for example, they need a theme, food, and snack ideas. Sally Robbins gave a lesson on what to drink. It is advisable to limit the amount of soda, but 100 percent fruit juice is good for you. Black tea has the highest amount of caffeine, while green tea is full of anti-oxidants. White tea has anti-cancer properties. Adults should have no more than 500 milligrams of caffeine, and children

LAGRO

Convert Your Old Tub to A New Shower!

Call Now!

$250.

Instant Financing! Fi nancing!

Gift Card

for qualified buyers

For or orders d ders placed ! B4 12-15-14

No p payments y for f 90 days d

In as little as

Installation tallation

1 Day y

Free in-home in-home quote... Free quote...

1-855-356-1700

See our displays inside the S HOW

Monday-Friday 8-5:30 Satur day 9-2 Saturday US 24 at North Broadway Huntington

ROO

Isaac Triplett 260-274-2261 isaac.triplett@ yahoo

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE: Second Saturdays at Salamonie will present “Oh Christmas Tree” on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2—7:30 p.m. Learn about evergreen trees, make a craft, play some games, help decorate the Interpretive Center and join in for a holiday movie. Bring your own treats to snack on during the movie. The preschool program at Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center will be “Holiday Craft Bash” on Dec. 17. Celebrate the holidays by making some amazing crafts. Identical programs for preschool aged children and their adults will be held from 10—11:30 a.m. and 12:30—2 p.m.

SAVE

M! www.BATHPLANETbyzimmer.com

LET US PRINT FOR YOU!

THE PAPER

December 3, 2014

should be limited to 75 milligrams a day. Everyone was encouraged to drink more water. The next meeting will be at the home of Julia Rensberger on Dec. 18 at noon. Please note the change in time. This will be a carry-in. Members are asked to bring a grab-bag item and items for the Roann Food Pantry. ROANN FOOD PANTRY is open to Roann area residents on Wednesdays, from 2-4 p.m., located at the Roann Town Hall. Donations of canned and dry goods are always appreciated. THE ROANN LIONS will be inducting new members into the club at a dinner meeting to be held at Joe’s Diner at 6 p.m. on Dec. 4. District Governor Marty Juel will be a guest at the meeting to induct the new members. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Peggy Bussard, Carol Kersey, Michael Doud, Stephen Jacob

Thompson, Cole Hemingway Perry Wagner, Maria Vigar, Delbert Mowery, Patrice Cheanult, Trent Powell, Paul Zintsmaster, Melvin Harrell, Jerry Mills, Ronald Deal, Chris Newhouse, Brandon Shidler, Tina Tomlinson, Riley Bryan Powell, Heidi Koch, Emily Shafer, Scott Kramer, and Holly Kendall. H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Cordes, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Medsger, Kevin Musselman, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lyman. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at roannhappenings@ya hoo.com, or you may call me at 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.

Registration is requested, call 260468-2127 to register. THE LAGRO PARK AND RECREATION CHRISTMAS BAZAAR WILL BE HELD Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. Many activities are planned, such as: 50/50 drawings, raffle prizes, door prizes, Santa at noon, and of course food! Booths will be rented for attractions so call the Lagro Town Hall at 260-7822451 to reserve a booth and more information. D E C E M B E R BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 4 – Melvin Harrell, Deidre Ivy; Dec. 10 – Brad Frieden, Briona Strickler; Dec. 19— Ben Speicher; Dec. 2 5 — N o e l l e Gottschalk; Dec. 30— Kristina Barrus. A big happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY TO: Mr. & Mrs. Bill Miller on Dec. 24; Mr. & Mrs. Doug Chopson on Dec. 26. Congrats to all! ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH conducts mass, which is held on the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is

invited and welcome. DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro would like to invite all to its services. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Weekly Wednesday night Bible Study will be at 6:30 p.m. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH FOOD PANTRY will be open on the third Saturday of the month. For further information please call 260-7822481. YOUR WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “The whole point of my tennis is that I have always loved playing the game. Play whatever sport you love without fear of defeat and because it’s fun, or don’t play at all. The best tennis advice I can ever give is this: Keep the game fun.” AS ALWAYS, DO ME A FAVOR and have a safe and enjoyable week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: isaac.triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

PRINTING Fast Turnaround, Competitive Pricing, State of the Art Printing Equipment

THE PAPER 260-563-8326 1604

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders returns to Indiana Scholarship program promotes careers in agriculture across 40 states After a successful pilot in Indiana this past school year, America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders is now expanding to 40 states, with more than $500,000 worth of scholarships available. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the program provides $1,500 college scholarships to students pursuing a

degree related to agriculture. Starting Nov. 15, high school seniors and college students in Indiana and other eligible states can apply for this opportunity. Farmers know the rewards of a career in agriculture, but many of today’s youth may not. Luckily, there is an abundance of evidence that agriculture is a smart career choice. According to the USDA, nearly 55,000 jobs in agricul-

ture are available every year. Many of the nation’s largest land-grant institutions, such as Penn State and Texas A&M University, report job placement rates above 90 percent for their Ag students. Grow Ag Leaders helps engage future generations in agriculture by raising awareness of the broad range of career opportunities in the industry and by supporting their college education.

Weekly Reports...

continued from page 15 Marriage Licenses Rickey Slone Jr., 25, and Britney Nettrouer, 22. Jared Eakright, 25, and Courtney Erwin, 23. Raul Mariano, 22, and Arely Ugalde Jimenez, 22. Building permits Terry Beaver for a home addition. David and Lacey Stith for a mobile home replacement. Land Transfers David Bowman to David Bowman and Amy Bowman, quitclaim deed. David Miller and Ivalene Miller to Jennifer Martin, warranty deed. Wabash County Hospital to Parkview

Health System Inc., warranty deed. Manchester Clinic LLC to Parkview Health System Inc., warranty deed. Donna Guffin to Emma Napier, quitclaim deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage, sheriff ’s deed. Wabash County Sheriff Robert Land to Meyer Rentals and Construction, sheriff ’s deed. Cory Dunn to Philip Laycock and Lillia Laycock, warranty deed. Ron Spencer to Susan Wakefield, warranty deed. Antony Uggen and Lisa Uggen to Donald Osborn and Deena Osborn, warranty

deed. Canal Street Investments LLC to Tod Minnich, quitclaim deed. Michael Niccum Sr., and Amy Niccum to Niccum Family Trust, Amy Niccum and Michael Niccum Sr., quitclaim deed. Niccum Family Trust, Michael Niccum Sr.. and Amy Niccum to Marca Snook, quitclaim deed. Rager Family Trust to Marianne Briscoe, trust deed. Rager Family Trust to Jerry Rose and Michele Rose, trust deed. Rager Family Trust to Sandra Renz, trust deed. Keenan Goosman to Gary Reese and Teresa Reese, warranty deed.

The program was created in response to farmer requests to keep rural youth involved in agriculture. Farmers can participate in the program by encouraging students in their community to apply for a scholarship and by endorsing their application. Because farmers play a crucial role in the industry, each applicant is required to obtain endorsements from at least three local farmers.

“We want to encourage ambitious and talented students to pursue careers in this growing field,” said Elizabeth Vancil, Youth and C o m m u n i t y Outreach manager at Monsanto. “As students who grew up in rural areas learn more about what agriculture has become, they are realizing that it is a fascinating, hi-tech industry, with job growth, job security,

and high wages. These young people are seeing that there are emerging opportunities for a new generation of innovative young farmers, engineers, implement designers, marketing specialists and seed scientists.” Grow Ag Leaders is part of the overall America’s Farmers campaign, which highlights the vital role played by farmers, through programs designed to support rural com-

munities. Farmers interested in promoting the program and endorsing students’ scholarship applications can learn how a t GrowAgLeaders.com . The scholarships are administered by the National FFA Organization, but FFA membership is not required to apply. Students have until February 1, 2015 to complete the application online at F FA . o r g / s c h o l a r ships.

www.thepaperofwabash.com

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

THE PAPER

December 3, 2014

North Manchester Historical Society presents Silvertones Christmas Program Every year, the North Manchester Historical Society presents a special

Christmas program to thank the public for its support throughout the year and to

thank Timbercrest for hosting our monthly programs. This year, the NMHS will pres-

ent the Silvertones on Monday, Dec. 8. The program will begin at 6:40 p.m. in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East Street, North Manchester. There is no cost for the program, which is free to the public. All are welcome. The Silvertones is a group of ladies who love to sing. They began in late 2010, under the leadership of Liz Hoffman Bauer. Bauer states that she organized the group because she has “always led a group” no matter where she lived. The ladies range in age from the upper sixties to the upper eighties and come from all walks of life, including public

THE SILVERTONES: front row: Jeanette Lahman, Liz Hoffman Bauer, Lois Davis and Miriam Rusher. Back Row: Bea Knarr, Chris Beery and Jan Smith, accompanist. (photo provided) school teaching and counseling, social work, real estate, farming and serving as a minister’s wife. Three of the Silvertones also sing with the Peabody Entertainers. The Silvertones have mostly sung in church and chapel settings, but have also sung in community programs, a mother/daughter tea, and during the Funfest hymn sing. The program in December will present secular and sacred Christmas

music, and will include piano performances. The Silvertones are Chris Beery, Lois Davis, Bea Knarr, Jeanette Lahman, Miriam Rusher, Jan Smith (accompanist), Liz Hoffman Bauer and Bonnie Dee Merritt (on hiatus). Ferne Baldwin will provide narration. The public is also invited to come to the Assembly Room at 6 p.m. for a meal prior to the program. The menu is baked ham, au gratin potatoes, vegetable blend,

Christmas Jell-o salad and pecan pie. For those who wish to attend the dinner, reservations must be made no later than noon on Friday, Dec. 5. Reservations may be made by calling Evelyn at 260-982-6777, Mary at 260-982-1813 or the Center for History at 260-9820672.

Dr. James Ford Historic Home to host Christmas Open House

The Dr. James Ford Historic Home will be hosting a Christmas Open House with a special performance by Wabash High School Symphonic Voices and the Debonairs on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. This program is free to the public. Free will donations will be accepted and given to the Wabash High School Coral Department. Please join us to hear Wabash High School Symphonic Voices and the Debonairs as they share a medley of songs that celebrate the season and take a stroll through the home decorated for this special time of year. The Dr. James Ford Historic Home is located at 177 West Hill Street across the street from the Carnegie Library. Persons interested in attending or wishing further information may call Michele Hughes, Director, at 260-563-8686.

THE PAPER December 3, 2014

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Bruce Langton to present at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center Bruce Langton, known internationally as a premier contemporary artist, will appear at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center on Thursday,

Dec. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Langton’s appearance is made possible by The H o n e y w e l l Foundation in collaboration with Living

Well in Wabash County, CoA, and is sponsored by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service. This presentation is free and open to the pub-

lic. Bruce Langton’s unmistakable style and unique ability to capture not only sporting and wildlife scenes, but also mod-

ern-day landscapes has won numerous awards. From illustrating books and collector plates to producing over 100 limited edition prints and

etchings, Bruce is proud to have carved a name in art history. The Dallas Winchester Senior Center is located at 239 Bond St., Wabash,

# !

Manchester Main Street’s Downtown Storefront Holiday Artwork on display Manchester Main Street is thankful for the tremendous support of local businesses and residents in helping “Light Up The Town” this holiday season. The Main Street business corridor is dazzling with festive white lights outlining the merchants’ windows. You may also notice that the Discover North Manchester posters have been replaced by

new holiday artwork in the downtown storefronts? MMS’ Historic Preservation & Design and Promotion & Art committees have collaborated with M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools (MCS) for this annual installation. Each year MCS elementary, intermediate and junior high students create colorful banner designs for

the Honeywell Center’s Winter Banner Contest. Wabash and Miami County districts are invited to participate, and ten banners from each school are submitted and displayed at the Clark Gallery.

IN 46992. For a complete program listing, visit the Honeywell Center website at www.honeywellcenter.org or call 260-5631102.

This year 36 winners were honored and will be reproduced as fullsized street pole banners. MCS’ 2014 selections will be installed on the historic light posts in downtown North Manchester by

" " "

(continued on page 25)

BOONDOCKS FOOD & SPIRITS %(

$ "

+& !

) ' $(% * (

') $' % ' (&& (! " ( "" #

STOREFRONT ARTWORK BY MANCHESTER STUDENTS: Gracie Miller – Kindergarten, Taryn Naragon – second grade, Emma Ulrey – third grade, Carissa Edwards – sixth grade. (images provided)

COVER THE WHOLE COUNTY

WITH AN AD IN THE SERVICES SECTION OF

‘the paper’ CLASSIFIEDS

563-8326

& ## *$ % &

"'%

$$ ' , %&

) ' $(% & % ( % + $% *$ % &

" &

) &

% &#"

"+ ("

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

WIN

by entering

$500

Football Contest Rules

‘the paper’ Football Contest

! ! ! ! >7+( 3$3(5? 2))(56 $ $:$5' )25 $ 3(5)(&7 (175< )25 7+( )227%$// *$0(6 /,67(' ,1 285 :((./< )227%$// &217(67 ) 12 21( +$6 $ 3(5)(&7 (175< >7+( 3$3(5? :,// $:$5' 72 7+( 3(5621 +$9,1* 7+( 0267 &255(&7 $1' 72 7+( 6(&21' %(67 (175< 1 25'(5 72 )$&,/,7$7( -8'*,1* &21 7(67$176 0$< 86( (,7+(5 7+( 2)),&,$/ &217(67 (175< %/$1. 35,17(' ,1 7+,6 $' 25 $ 5($621$%/( )$&6,0,/( (&+$1,&$/ 5(352'8&7,216 :,// 127 %( $&&(37(' !2 (17(5 >7+( 3$3(5? )227%$// &21 7(67 :5,7( ,1 7+( 1$0( 2) 7+( 7($0 <28 7+,1. :,// :,1 ,1 ($&+ *$0( !,( *$0(6 0$< %( )25(&$67 %< &+(&.,1* 7+( %2; 21 7+( (175< %/$1. $0(6 0$< %( )281' ,1 ($&+ $' 21 7+(6( 3$*(6 ! 217(67$176 0867 $&&85$7(/< 3,&. 7+( 6&25( 2) 7+( 7,( %5($.(5 72 5(&(,9( 7+( -$&.327 35,=( !+( 7,( %5($.(5 :,// $/62 %( 86(' 72 '(7(50,1( 7+( :((./< 35,=( ) 7:2 25 025( 3(56216 +$9( $ 3(5)(&7 (175< 7+( -$&.327 :,// %( ',9,'(' (48$//<

*See Contest Rules

JACKPOT

( 685( 72 /,67 7+( :,11(56 ,1 180(5,&$/ 25'(5 $6 6+2:1 ,1 6321 6256? $'6 21 7+,6 3$*( $0( 2 :,11(5 23326,7( ,1 7+( (175< %/$1. (7& ($'/,1( )25 (175,(6 ,6 3 0 ($&+ 5,'$< 175,(6 0$,/(' 72 >7+( 3$3(5? 0867 %( 32670$5.(' %< 3 0 5,'$< (&,6,21 2) 7+( -8'*(6 ,6 ),1$/ 2 3(5621 0$< 68%0,7 025( 7+$1 21( (175< 125 0$< %( 68%0,77(' :,7+ 7+( 1$0( 2) $ 3(5621 :+2 &28/' 127 3(5621$//< +$9( 68%0,7 7(' $1 (175< >7+( 3$3(5? (03/2<((6 $1' )$0,/,(6 $5( 127 (/,*,%/( ",11(56 2) 7+( :((./< 35,=( 021(< 0867 3,&. 83 7+( &$6+ $7 >7+( 3$3(5? 2)),&( "( :28/' $/62 /,.( 72 581 $ 3,&785( 2) 7+( :((./< :,11(56 "( :,// ! 0$,/ 7+( &+(&.6 $,/ (175,(6 72 ! ! ! >7+( 3$3(5? 2; "$%$6+ 867 %( <($56 2/' 72 (17(5

1 285

Only One Entry Per Envelope

McCoart’s Auto GENERAL AUTO REPAIR

NO APPOINTMENTS

All Mechanical Repairs Wheel Bearing Inspections • Fuel Pump Work Exhaust Work • Tune-Ups • Brakes )1#.-1)- 41

+.0)$! 2 41

Open 7 Days A Week -

(). 2!2%

Mon.-Fri. 7am-10pm; Sat. 9am-9pm & Sun. 12-9pm

www.mustangmaker.com

0)7.-! 41 0%'.-

Mark McCoart, President Bus: 765-981-4342 Cell: 260-571-4227

%.0')! %#(

4 Shopping Center Lane P.O. Box 41 Somerset, IN 46984

SHEPHERD’S !-1!1 2!2% 41

!6+.0

Where you’re always treated like family! +!"!,! 41 )11.30)

North Manchester 260.982.8572 • 800.660.2139 *+!(.,! Kendallville 2!2% 41 *+!(.,! 260.347.1400 Rochester 574.223.2136

State Road 15 North 1307 Wabash Ave.

0%1-. 2!2% .)1% 2!2%

Marion, Indiana

765-664-1275 .02(%0- ++)-.)1 41

! 41 .--%#2)#32

! !

.5+)-' 0%%-

! !

www.barrybunker.com )221"30'( 41

)-#)--!2)

.5! 2!2% 41

888-381-0760 www.ldclaypool.com State Road 15 South • Claypool, IN Power Clear

IDEAL FOR: •Concrete and Asphalt Surfaces • 4-8 Car Driveways • Snow 2” to 9” Deep

Only

35999

Regular $39900 Model #518

)!-21 41 %--%11%%

Wabash Portable Equipment “Your Lawn & Garden Headquarters Since 1949”

1830 South Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-1173 or 1-800-201-1173 www.wabashportable.com iar

!0.+)-! 41

%5 0+%!-1

See us before your games! Tailgate Party Packs! 899 N Cass St • Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8955

2 .3)1 !1()-'2.-

24 W. Canal Street • Downtown Wabash

260-563-3878

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM

WEEKLY CASH PRIZES !

500 JACKPOT

%21 41

############################# ############################# ############################# ############################# ############################# ############################# ############################# ############################# ############################# ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################

############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################ ############################

!+2),.0% 41

)--%1.2!

)!,)

Residential, Commercial & Agricultural Seamless Aluminum Guttering 5” & 6” Gutters Colors Available

-$)!-!/.+)1 +%4%+!-$

LEAF RELIEF GUTTER COVERS

Just a short drive...

260-578-0034

Open 7 Days a Week •

25297

3&&!+. 41

!,/! !6 41 %20.)2

%-4%0

.312.- 41 !#*1.-4)++%

!-1!1 )26 0)7.-! %!22+% 41 ()+!$%+/()!

Tim Adams, Agent Dane Simcoe, Laura Adams 203 E. Main Street North Manchester, IN 46962 Bus: 260.306.3800 Fax:260.306.3803 tim.adams.t2fp@statefarm.com TimAdamsinsurance.com

!- 0!-#)1#. 41

!*+!-$

We Service Everything We Sell. Pick-up & delivery service available. Over 90 Years of Combined Experience %5 -'+!-$ 41

!- )%'.

RUPLEY FARM EQUIPMENT 2 miles west of Ind. 9 on Ind. 114, Columbia City, IN 46725 Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

260-344-1692

2+!-2! 41 0%%- !6

Never Mind the Season! We’ve Got You Covered! ! !!!

THE PAPER

SPORTS

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Knights top Norse to kick off the season

by Gary Andrews The Southwood and Northfield boys’ basketball teams got back to the old days of tipping off the night before Thanksgiving Wednesday before a packed house at Northfield. The night got started with the junior varsity game going triple overtime with the Knights prevailing 61-55. In the varsity game the Norse struck quick on a Tanner Wilcox bucket that was quickly answered with a bucket from Alex Harmon. The lead would go back and forth with Cody Holmes and Carson Blair trading buckets as the Norse led 8-5 when the Knights made a run. Harmon would connect on a jumper that started a 9-0 run by the Knights as Southwood led 14-8. During the run Brandin Frazier had two buckets with Matt Nose chipping in a deuce. Tanner Wilcox would stop the run with a two before

Harmon ended the quarter with a three and the Knights led 17-10. Southwood would quickly open their lead to 22-11 on a Carson Blair two and a three before two Adam Roser free throws. The Knights then got two buckets from Noah Kirk to lead 26-14 when Noah Shear connected and was followed by a Tanner Wilcox free throw to make it 26-17, but again the Knights answered with a late bucket, this time from Clay Hinrichsen to lead 28-17 at the half. Carson Blair got things going to start the third with a bomb from behind the arch to open a 31-17 lead for the Knights before two straight Adam Roser three’s got the game back to 8 at 3123. Matt Nose would then convert an old fashion three and was followed by a Robbie Cole three and two Nose free throws to give Southwood their largest lead of the

night at 39-23. Alex Harmon would sandwich a bucket between buckets from Jarred Short and Austin Burns as Southwood led 41-27 after three. The two teams would trade buckets for much of the fourth quarter with each team hitting four times for a Southwood 50-38 lead with 2:30 to play. Northfield cut the lead to 50-42 on buckets from Noah Shear and Heath Miller, but with time on the Knights side Nose would convert two free throws as the Knights held the Norse off for a 52-44 win. Leading Southwood was Matt Norse with 13 points. Alex Harmon and Carson Blair added 11 points each. Brandin Frazier had 6, Noah Kirk 4, Clay Hinrichsen 4, Robbie Cole 3. Leading Northfield was Tanner Wilcox with 12. Noah Shear added 10, Adam Roser 8, Austin Burns 6,

Jarred Short 3, Cody Holmes 3, Heath Miller 2. In the junior varsity triple overtime thriller, Northfield led 21-14 at the half before a huge Knight third quarter gave Southwood a 33-25 lead. Northfield had the big fourth quarter to tie the score at 45 at the end of regulation with Matt Coe hitting two free throws with .04 remaining to tie the score. The first overtime ended 49-49, the second 53-53 before the Knights pulled it off in the third OT 61-55. Leading Southwood was Blake Martz with 14 points. Peyton Trexler added 11, Jeffery Finicle 10, Ethan Roberts 10, Andrew Finicle 7, Christian Deeter 6, Paul Farlow 3. Leading Northfield was Matt Coe and Kyle Reed with 14 points each. Austin Trump added 12, Ryan Driscoll 8, Jon Schuler 4, Jacob Watkins 3.

ALEX HARMON goes high for a rebound in the county battle between Northfield and Southwood. (photo by Gary Andrews)

Wabash County basketball schedule for this week

Squires split quadruple header with Oak Hill

by Gary Andrews The Manchester boys’ and girls’ basketball teams took the trip south on State Road 13 to Oak Hill Saturday to play in a quadruple marathon with the Golden Eagles. The girls’ junior varsity game was up first at 3 p.m. with Manchester leading 16-10 at the half. Oak Hill had the Manchester lead cut to 2 points several times, but an intentional foul with 4.7 remaining on Oak Hill sealed the Manchester 32-29 win. L e a d i n g Manchester was Rachel Cave with 10 points. Bethany Collett added 9, Sydney Day 8, Kiera Stacy 5. The boys’ junior varsity kicked off game two. The Squires jumped out to an early lead with Oak Hill coming back to lead the first quarter 9-8. Oak Hill led 21-19 at the half.

Oak Hill built their lead to 10 points in the fourth before the Squires made a run, cutting it to 4 before the Eagles pulled away for the 46-37 win, L e a d i n g Manchester was Kane Gable with 15 points. Levi Hicks added 8, Bailey Ness 6, Jake Schannep 2, Adam Byers 2, Keelan Norwood 2, Heath Dierks 2. Game three was the girls’ varsity game with the Lady Squires coming in riding a two game win streak, while Oak Hill fell in their last game to Southwood. Oak Hill jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead before Rae Bedke hit to make it 4-2. Oak Hill increased their lead to 9-2 when Drew Thompson ended the quarter with a three to make it 9-5. Manchester got the first bucket of the second quarter from Tiffany Johnson and trailed 11-9 after a Ellie Milam bucket.

Oak Hill would score the next 4, but the Squires responded with two buckets from Celina Carter to make it 15-13. The Lady Eagles scored the final 4 points of the quarter and led Manchester 19-13 at the half. Manchester came out swinging to start the third quarter, scoring 7 of the first 9 points to draw within one at 21-20 when the Eagles went running, out scoring Manchester 10-4 to open a 31-24 lead before Ellie Milam scored the final bucket to make it 31-26. After an Oak Hill bucket started the fourth quarter the young Lady Squires would make things interesting, scoring 11 straight points to grab a 37-33 lead with 2:25 to go. Oak Hill would return the favor however, scoring 6 straight to grab the 39-37 win. L e a d i n g Manchester was Drew

Thompson with 9 points. Celina Carter added 7, Cierra Carter 5, Bailey Sewell 4, Rae Bedke 4, Ellie Milam 4, Tiffany Johnson 2. In the boys’ varsity game the Squires needed a win to even the score for the night and the Squires got just that with a strong second half performance, defeating Oak Hill 65-53. Chase Fierstos got Manchester on the board first with a three pointer with Oak Hill answering with two straight buckets for a 5-3 lead. Fierstos would hit again and was followed by a Koehl Fluke free throw to give the Squires the lead back at 6-5. The lead changed two more times when tied at 12 Chaney Zolman connected on a three. After a made free throw by the Eagles Fierstos would hit one more time as Manchester led 17-13 after the first stop. (continued on page 23)

By Bill Barrows After the Thanksgiving Holiday, this is the first full week of high school boys and girls basketball. There are games every day this week. They are as follows: On Monday, Lewis Cass travels to meet the Lady Squires of Manchester and the Lady Knights of Southwood host Madison/Grant. Tuesday, the Lady

Norse of Northfield e n t e r t a i n Maconaquah. On Wednesday, the Lady Apaches of Wabash travel to Alexandria. Thursday evening, the Lady Squires host Caston. On Friday, the Northfield boys travel to Tipton, Wabash entertains Eastern and Southwood travels to Huntington North. The Wabash WebTV gang will be at Manchester to bring you the game between Wawasee and the Squires. The Harness brothers, Rick & Tim will bring you all of the action. Air time should be around 7:30pm. Saturday begins bright and early from Northfield with the Wabash County Wrestling meet at

9am on Wabash WebTV. Watch all of your favorite wrestlers all day long. Saturday evening the Northfield boys will travel to Caston for more basketball action. The Lady Apaches will travel to Tipp Valley, the Lady Knights travel to Rochester and the Lady Squires host the Lady Norse in TRC action. Join WebTV for high school basketball action all season long, with special events in wrestling, swimming and baseball also on the schedule. If you can’t be there or can’t watch live, each broadcast is archived and is on the Wabash WebTV website so you can watch it later.

Knights fall at Logansport by Gary Andrews The Southwood boys’ basketball team played the lone game for the county Friday, traveling to Logansport to take on the 4A Berries. The powerful Berries were too much for the young Knights as they

topped Southwood 9565. For the Knights, Alex Harmon had 17 points, 3 blocks and 5 rebounds. Matt Nose had 15 points and 2 steals. Carson Blair had 10 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals. Clay

Hinrichsen had 13 points and 4 rebounds. Robbie Cole had 4 points, 3 assists and 6 rebounds. Brandin Frazier had 3 assists and 2 rebounds. Noah Kirk had 3 assists. Nathan Hollars had 5 assists.

THE PAPER

SPORTS

December 3, 2014

www.thepaperofwabash.com

Andrews to participate in Down Under Sports by Emily Armentrout emily@thepaperofwabash.com

Austin Andrews, a senior at Northfield High School, was recently invited to participate in the Down Under Sports

Tournaments hosted in Australia. Andrews will be participating on the East Conference Team this summer. Andrews will represent Indiana Track and Field. Leaving July 5, Andrews will be gone for a week, participating

in the tournaments and taking in some of the country’s tourist sites. “Mom told me about the letter and I thought it would be a cool experience,” Austin told The Paper. “I was really excited for him. I

wasn’t sure if it was real at first,” Austin’s mother, Kristl, told The Paper. “There were only 18 kids chosen in the state of Indiana,” added Austin’s father, Charlie. “I think it’s tremendous. Not

Halderman headed to Purdue by Gary Andrews Northfield senior Jenna Halderman is headed to Purdue University next year to run cross-country and track for the Boilermakers. Halderman signed her national letter of intent Monday at Northfield. This fall Halderman qualified for her fourth straight cross country state finals, finishing 14th and making the First Team All State team. Halderman was also selected by the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches as the girls 2A ”Runner of the Year” and was an Indiana All Star. While being approached by numerous schools Halderman narrowed her selection down to Purdue and Indiana. “Purdue distance coach Jeff Kent visited me in August and I went on an official visit in September. He told me he wanted me to run for Purdue and wants to help me reach my full potential. I felt Purdue was a good fit for me, with S O U T H WO O D VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS Sami White, Sarah Peterson, Kaitlin Murphy, (pictured with Athletic Director Tom Finicle) were selected to play in the 2014 All Star game at Lawrence North High School this past Saturday. White was one of twelve players in the state selected to the first team 2A All State team. Murphy was selected to the second team. Southwood coach Tom Finicle was selected the North Coach of the Year. This is the fourth time Coach Finicle has won this prestigious award since 2009. (photo by Gary Andrews)

both the excellent coaching staff and the team,” said Halderman. “I have always had the goal to run at a Big Ten school and I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to do so at Purdue. My coaches at Northfield

did an exceptional job preparing me to run at the collegiate level,” Halderman continued. Halderman will major in Exercise Science with a Health Fitness training focus. “We are thrilled to

welcome Jenna to the Purdue athletic family. Jenna has a solid athletic resume, and I’m certain she will make immediate contributions to the program. We’re excited to have her on board,” said Purdue coach Jeff Kent.

everyone gets that opportunity. It’s a good step into adulthood.” Andrews will be running crosscountry at Indiana University Kokomo, and also participating in their track club. He wants to study pharmacy or psychology while at IUK. C u r r e n t l y, Andrews is looking for sponsorship for this trip. The family will be selling tshirts but you can also help Austin on his way by donating online or purchasing a t-shirt. You can donate online by going to downundersports.c om.

AUSTIN ANDREWS (photo by Gary Andrews)

Squires split quadruple header with Oak Hill... continued from page 22

HALDERMAN SIGNS WITH PURDUE UNIVERSITY: Pictured, from left, front row: Kari Halderman, mother; Jenna Halderman, Howard Halderman, father. Back row: Northfield Cross Country Coach Chad Andrews, Northfield A.D. Geoff Salmon, Northfield Principal Mike Keaffaber, and Northfield Coach Gina Dale. (photo by Gary Andrews)

Southwood Trio Plays In All Star Game Gary Andrews

MANCHESTER’S Chaney Zolman drains a three pointer as he led the Squires with 22 points. (photo by Gary Andrews) Behind Braydon Sewell and Zolman the Squires built their lead to 25-18 in the second when foul trouble for the Squires took its toll with Oak Hill scoring 9 straight to go up 27-25. Cameron Brandenburg then drained a three to give Manchester the lead back, but the Eagles answered before the half for a 31-28 lead. Manchester came out clicking in the third quarter. Chaney Zolman hit, followed by Braydon Sewell as

Manchester grabbed the lead back quickly at 32-31. Up 36-35 Chase Fierstos would drain one from behind the arch, but Oak Hill answered with an old fashion three, making it 39-37 when Zolman hit, followed by two Branden Scott free throws as the Squires led 43-37 with quarter to go. Manchester would own the fourth quarter, getting two quick buckets to open a 4637 lead, increasing the lead to 56-42 before a 6

point Oak Hill run made it 56-48. Free throws from Zolman and Sewell got the lead back to 62-48 as the Squires went on to the 65-53 win. L e a d i n g Manchester was Chaney Zolman with 22 points. Chase Fierstos added 14, Braydon Sewell 10, C a m e r o n Brandenburg 8, Koehl Fluke 6, David McAtee 3, Branden Scott 2.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Voices for Food to address food security Dec. 18 CHEVROLET

LEATHER & SUNROOF LOADED

Are you hungry? Will you or someone you know not have enough healthy food to eat over the holidays? We need people in the food chain from the farm gate to the table plate. The community is

invited to join the Voices for Food team on Dec. 18 from 1-2 p.m. at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center, located at 239 Bond Street, Wabash to discuss food insecurity issues in our community. The

group is starting a Food Council to help address these concerns. Whether you are a vegetable or livestock farmer, school cook, work at a food pantry or grocery store, or care about eating

healthier, we need your voice to collectively make a difference for people in our county. This meeting will also include planning for a community event in January.

Mississinewa Lake starts firewood-cutting program 13PT115

2013 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4 MSRP..............................................................$52,070 GM EMPLOYEE PRICE ............................................$46,553 DORAIS DISCOUNT ................................................-$7,000

NOW ONLY 39,553 $

TOTAL SAVINGS

$12,517

PRICING FOR GM EMPLOYEES AND ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS. SALE PRICE INCLUDES ALL REBATES AND DISCOUNTS. SALES TAX NOT INCLUDED.

In Customer Satisfaction doraischevy.com

Salesmen: Dave Dorais Garry Texeira MIke Holland Jim Burdette Herb Smith Bob Brown Michael Murray

O S

473 S. Miami St. â&#x20AC;˘ Wabash

Hours:

260-563-2123

Mon-Wed 8-7 Tue,Thur & Fri 8-6 Sat 9-2 (or appointment anytime)

The public can harvest firewood from already felled ash trees in designated areas at Mississinewa Lake starting Tuesday, Dec. 2. The firewood program will help the park remove the high number of ash trees affected by the emerald ash borer. The park cannot adequately remove all dead

ground areas. Permits will be for one day only and must be acquired the day of at the park office from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Times for cutting will be limited to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Cutting will be prohibited on weekends and holidays. Protective gear is required and consists of (but is not limited

to) helmets, chaps, gloves, leather boots, hearing and eye protection. Firewood moved from the property must comply with DNR firewood rules, which can be found at firewood.dnr.in.gov. For more information, call 765-473-6528, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

All aboard the Molley Trolley... continued from page 5 ready for the road. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The interior is in excellent condition. They will probably just put some treatment on the mahogany benches, just to seal them and

W O H RTH T U

Check out these GREAT used cars under $13,000! -VYK - :\WLYJHI _ -VYK 9HUNLY :\WLYJHI _ -VYK -VJ\Z ->+ -VYK ;H\Y\Z :,: ->+ -VYK ;H\Y\Z :,: ->+ *OL]YVSL[ 0TWHSH 3: ->+ 3PUJVSU 3: 9>+ .4* *HU`VU _ 4LYJ\Y` :HISL 7YLTPLY ->+ -VYK - :\WLYJHI _ -VYK ,ZJHWL ?3; ->+ .4* @\RVU >+ 7VU[PHJ .YHUK 7YP_ .?7 ->+ *OL]YVSL[ 0TWHSH +VKNL *HYH]HU -VYK -VJ\Z

1430 N. Baldwin Ave. â&#x20AC;˘ Marion â&#x20AC;˘ 765-662-2561 Check out our other pre-owned specials and see photos at

www.southworthford.net

trees on its own. Only trees that have been felled already by park staff will be permitted to be taken. The program will require each participant to fill out and sign permits and waivers before cutting. Monetary donations will be accepted and used to buy shade trees for the camp-

get them ready for the season,â&#x20AC;? said Flohr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We knew that the exterior wood trim would need a little bit of polishing to it, so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what the street department will work on this winter, polishing the wood and refinishing it just so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sealed for next season.â&#x20AC;? As the temperature continues to drop, the street department will begin work on the Molley Trolley. As soon as things start to warm up, Flohr hopes to see it on the streets moving people from event to event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying spring, because this will be something they work on through the cold months, working it in between snow removal and those kinds of things,â&#x20AC;? said Flohr. Like the

Cannonball Tram, the Molley Trolley will be used to transport people between events, but never for public transportation. The Convention and Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bureau owns the trolley, but the city will be responsible for maintenance and storage. Currently, a list of six CDL-licensed drivers has been approved by the city. Because of the partnership between the two, the Molley Trolley will be used for both city and county events. It can also be rented from the CVB for private events, in which case the third party will hire one of the approved drivers and cover fuel expenses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really proud of it,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Vanlandingham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I really like it. By the time we get it cleaned

up and redo the wood, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to really look neat. The fact that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air-conditioned and everything is enclosed, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot safer and a lot more comfortable. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about doing something different, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing a lot of things different that seem to be paying off. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be exciting.â&#x20AC;? By paying respect to our cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, the groups involved hope to create a better future for Wabash. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one additional amenity for a small rural town that sets us apart from the other hundreds of small rural towns in Indiana,â&#x20AC;? said Sullivan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It shows that were kind of on the cutting edge, a more progressive rural town in Indiana.â&#x20AC;?

Apaches fall short at Madison Grant by Gary Andrews The Wabash boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team traveled to Madison Grant Saturday, losing a close one 47-42 to the Argylls. Madison Grant had a 10-8 lead after one and 23-22 at the half before the Apaches

would take the lead. Wabash out scored the Argylls 14-12 in the third quarter for a 26-25 lead with a quarter to go, but fell behind early in the fourth before closing the gap to 44-40 with 1:29 left, but fell short 47-42.

Leading Wabash was Cody King with 17 points. Christian Hall added 10, Marcus Jones 6, Owen Yeadon 3, Chase Dirig 3, Brodie Hough 2, Juwan Carter 1.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Manchester Main Street’s Downtown Storefront Holiday Artwork on display... continued from page 19 early December. MMS coordinated with MCS art teachers and downtown building owners to fill the windows of eight storefronts with the student banner artwork. We invite you to take a stroll downtown. 134 creative holiday scenes complement the decorative lighting on Main Street. And, while taking in the sights, be sure to stop by North Manchester’s many unique retailers and specialty stores for all your holiday shopping needs. Select notecards featuring images from MMS’ Discover North Manchester

exhibit are available at One World H a n d c r a f t s , KenapocoMocha Coffee Shop and MMS’ office, 109 N. Market Street, in North Manchester, and at Visit Wabash County, 221 S. Miami Street, in Wabash. To purchase additional merchandise – notecards, prints, posters, etc. – visit www.manchestermainstreet.or g/discover-nor thmanchester. For more information, contact Renata Robinson, MMS Executive Director, at 260-9016045 or manchestermainstreet@gmail.co m.

COMPLETELY REMODELED

5757 E 500 S, WABASH

Text MRF13 To 96000

• New drywall, floor coverings, cabinets & fixtures • Large Garage • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath • All electric

MLS #201424043 $79,900 GREAT STARTER HOME! Text 408 1 ST., MRF15 To 96000 LAFONTAINE This affordable beautiful 3 bedroom home has 1,482 square feet and sits on a quiet street. Priced at $49,900, this house has a new roof. The fenced in back yard is perfect for small children and/or your pets. Since possession at closing is possible, you can move in before the weather turns cold! WILL DIVIDE

GREAT STARTER HOME

LAKEFRONT! Text MRF1 To 96000

Text MRF7 To 96000

234 FALLS AVE., WABASH Move in ready! Three bedrooms and one bath house in a convenient location within walking distance to downtown Wabash. Large family room and utility area in back enclosed porch. New drywall on the main level. New flooring throughout the house. Roof over the main house is 5 years old and 1 year old over the back portion. MLS #201447951 $60,000 GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD

1146 E 1450, AKRON • Rustic lakefront house on Rock Lake. Perfect for the family gatherings. • 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Baths • 2.55 Acres • 2,301 Sq. Ft. MLS #1011317 $174,900 PENDING

Tex MR t To 96F12 000 Text MRF9 To 96000

Text MRF11 To 9600

STOREFRONT ARTWORK BY MANCHESTER STUDENTS: Gracie Miller – Kindergarten, Taryn Naragon – second grade, Emma Ulrey – third grade, Carissa Edwards – sixth grade. (images provided)

Christmas celebration in Roann to be held Dec. 5

Arc of Wabash County Inc., celebrating 60th anniversary

Arc of Wabash County, Inc. will officially celebrate its 60th Anniversary on Friday, Dec. 5, from 3:30-7 p.m. at its main facility at 595 South Miami Street, Wabash. In celebration of 60 years of service to Wabash County citizens with disabilities, Arc is sponsoring tours of its programs and services which will include a short

play about Arc’s history, door prizes, and a meal for purchase, catered by Bob’s Mobile Smokehouse. The meal includes a pulled-pork BBQ or smoked chicken salad sandwich with two sides and bottled water. Meal tickets can be purchased at Arc or by contacting any Arc staff member. Contact Arc by calling 260-563-8411.

On Dec. 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., there will be a Christmas celebration across the town in Roann. A benefit meal will held for a Roann community couple; a freewill donation will be collected, and the meal is sponsored by the Roann Covered Bridge Festival Committee and local churches. The menu consists of chili, hot dogs, chips and a drink. Santa will be arriving at the community building at 5:45 p.m. The Roann Lions Club will be selling fresh donuts. The Lewis House will be open for tours and the Paw Paw Township Library will be holding an open house from Dec. 4-6 with refreshments, a used book sale, and they will be collecting food for the local food pantry.

BRYAN AVE. • Great development site • Access from Bryan Ave & Alber St. • Utilities to site MLS #931132 $720,000

# ! !

513 OXFORD Move in ready three bedroom home! Lots of space for a growing family— a family room on main floor and one in finished basement. Updated interior, new windows, guttering, & roof, energy efficient heat pump/gas heat/central air. Kitchen has Oak cabinets and newer appliances.Window coverings remain.Two car garage and spacious deck for entertaining. Fireplace with Lopi insert. Many updates!! Agent is related to seller. MLS #201408153 $160,000

" ' #& %

4894 W. 100 S., WABASH Great manufactured home with many updates! Northfield School District just outside of Wabash with easy access to SR 115 and US 24. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, large utility room, breakfast room off kitchen and two car detached garage with asphalt driveway. Inground pool with privacy fence and patio area. Come take a look! MLS #201436893 $115,000

' $$$ ! ! ' '

#& %

! ! "# # ! ! "# #

"# #

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Wabash Moose Family Center thanks community Dear editor, Wabash Moose Family Center would like to thank all those who volunteered, donated and served at our annual C o m m u n i t y Thanksgiving dinner. We would like to thank Pastor Dave Phillips for offering the blessing for our meal. A special thank you to the following businesses donated: Family Video (for the donation of the turkey), Wendt’s

(Randy Wendt), WalMart, Dollar Tree, True Value, Poole’s Food, Builders Mart, Moonshine Cowboys, Pathfinders, 105.9 The Bash (Wade Weaver), The Paper, Wabash Plain Dealer, Sons of the Legion, Krogers, Gary Stout Carpentary, Bechtol’s, Save-a-Lot, Todd Adams State Farm, McDonald Funeral Home (Jon McDonald). We would also like to thank the following individuals who

helped either by donations, serving or helping in the preparation of the food. Bob Bishop, Dan and Kristine Karns, Lori and David Brane, Gary and Kelly Stout, Dave and Barb Music, Danny Williams, Ryan Brane, Mike Booth, Sandy Booth, Sharon Koch, Mary McCleveen, Joe Eddingfield, Dewayne Lynn, Nancy Butgereit, and her grandson, Davin Hendrick, Mike Nose, Ed Hollenback,

Jennie Terrell, Patty Tully Chain, Rick McGinnis, Tina Dillon, Chuck Burkholder, Branden B u r k h o l d e r, D r a v e n y n Burkholder, Bill Futrell, Kathy and Claude Markstaller, Bev Boyll, John Bitzel, Kim Bishop, Eunice Janiszyn, Christopher Stout and thank you to several anonymous d o n o r s .

Wabash Moose Family Center

Lagro Township resident sees huge tax increase – now he knows why WABASH MOOSE FAMILY CENTER held their annual Community Thanksgiving dinner, with the help of many community members and local businesses. (photo provided)

F414P

H432D

2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport LT

2012 Ram 1500 4X4 Quad Cab

$23,881

$28,540

--+5 ** -4$/ 45

-4 (*$0

I410P

2011 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT

$28,900

$17,900

H417U

/2(0$ ** -4$/ "5* ,$ 4,$/

2007 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab

$15,999

$16,900

*-1' .-(*$/ -4 (*$0

*!00("

so much that I thought it was a sim-

I48P

H419P

2011 Ram 1500 2008 Jeep Grand 2012 Dodge Cherokee Limited Durango RT AWD Quad Cab 4X4 SLT

$18,900

$37,900

$24,997

-4 (*$0

$!1'$/ 2,/--% '(/# -4 $!1

-,,$!2 -3$/ '/-+$ 1$.0

F44P

F416P

$18,935

$21,275

()$ $4

$6,995

!"1-/5 !//!,15 $!1'$/ 2,/--%

H431J

*-1' "*$!, !00$,&$/

F467P

K43J

2006 Hyundai Sonata GL

2007 Ford F150 FX4

2011 Dodge Nitro Heat

$6,931

$17,895

*-1' -4$/ -")0 #-40

2.$/ /$4

ple mistake. When I asked about the increase at the Treasurer’s office, no one could help me. I want to thank The Paper for reporting on the township spending and letting me know that I bought a large amount of nothing. The men involved in this matter are all “Good Old Boys,” so we will not complain; we will just put them back in office. Sincerely, John Gillespie

Grief support group to meet

J42P

2013 Chrysler 200 2013 Chevrolet 2006 Dodge Grand Touring Captiva Sport LT Caravan SXT

G430U

2012 Chevrolet Impala LT

My Lagro Township taxes went up for 2014

H433P

I43D

2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo ()$ $4

Dear editor,

4,$/ -2"'0"/$$, 1972 S. WABASH ST. WABASH, IN HOURS: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri- 8:30 to 7 Wed-8:30 to 6; Sat- 9 to 5 CLOSED SUNDAY

Wa b a s h - M i a m i Home Health Care & Hospice will provide a free grief support group from 3:30-5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15. The meeting will be held in the conference room next to the cafeteria at Wabash County Hospital. The meetings usually last about an hour and a half. The first part is for education with the remainder set aside as a time for sharing. The support groups are intended to help family members deal with their grief surrounding the loss of a loved one. Ed Ensley, Social Worker, and Herb Hughs, Hospice Chaplain will lead the groups. For more information, please call Gail Williams at 569-2290 or 800-346-2110, ext. 2290.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

Indiana Extension Homemakers announce scholarships for higher education It is that time of year when Indiana E x t e n s i o n Homemakers are seeking young people and adults who will be attending a college or university next fall. The Extension Homemakers are offering three different scholarships. The Wabash County E x t e n s i o n H o m e m a k e r s

Association will be giving two $200 scholarships to young people with first preference given to those studying some phase of Health and Human Sciences beyond the high school level. If no applicants are received in that field, other fields of study will be considered. All applications are due March 15. Those

applying are to be enrolled at a college or university for a twoor four-year program or in a trade school, such as culinary arts. The scholarship is available to both male and female students. For more information and a downloadable application, visit www.ag.purdue.edu/c ounties/wabash. A Career A dv a n c e m e n t Scholarship is being offered by the Indiana E x t e n s i o n H o m e m a k e r s Association, an organization affiliated with the Cooperative Extension Service and Purdue University. They are offering eight $500 scholarships to Indiana homemakers who are twenty-five years of age or older. These scholar-

ships are to be used to complete education or upgrade vocational skills. One must be admitted to, or cleared for admission to, an academic or vocational school, which is state-licensed or accredited. Preference will be given to a person studying at an undergraduate level. Scholarships will be awarded with regard to financial need, and former winners may apply again. The deadline is March 15. For more information, visit www.ieha-families.org. A Ruth B. Sayre Scholarship is being offered by I.E.H.A. This is a $500 scholarship offered for the purpose of fostering educational development of women. The deadline is Feb. 15. For

more information, visit www.ieha-families.org. Applications are

also available at the Purdue Extension Office, located on the second floor of the

3564 Commerce CommerceDrive Drive 3564 Warsaw • 574-269-2001 Warsaw • 269-2001 www.bowersjewelry.com

Wabash Portable’s Annual Factory Authorized...

Donald and Tamara Smith to celebrate 50th anniversary DONALD AND TAMARA (CAMPBELL) SMITH were married Dec. 9, 1964. They are celebrating their 50th anniversary with an open house at the Wabash Woman’s Clubhouse, 770 W. Hill St., on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2:30-5 p.m. They are the parents of three sons, Donald Smith, Wabash; Richard (Becky Niccum) Smith, Wabash, and James (Shanno) Smith, Huntington, and daughterin-law, Dolores Rife, Wabash. They have four grandchildren, Melissa (Levi) Dyson, Wabash; Alex (Danielle) Smith, Wabash; Kennedy Rife, Wabash; and Veronica Smith, Huntington; along with two honorary grandchildren, Brycen and Macy Niccum. They also have four great grandchildren, Jacob and Bailey Dyson and Madison and Lucas Smith, all of Wabash. Donald is retired from Container Corporation of Wabash after 40 years. Tamara worked at Radio Shack, Wabash, for 18 years, until they closed in 2012. Tamara is the owner of Smith Tax Service, which she has operated since 1980. (photos provided)

Wabash County Courthouse, or by calling 260-563-0661 ext# 1408.

SAWCHAIN S•A•L•E

Due to the power outage on the south side last week,

we are EXTENDING our SALE thru Dec. 6th!

On Genuine Stihl Chain!

% OFF

Buy

2 Chains and

Bars & Accessories

get 3rd Chain for

(Chaps, Helmets, Head Phones, Files, etc.)

Many Other Related Specials Throughout our Store!

30% OFF Mix Oil

equal or lesser value

PREMIUM

BAR OIL List Price 15.49 $

$ 49

in a case of 4

GALLON

Wabash Portable Equipment “Your Lawn & Garden Headquarters Since 1949”

All Size Chains

1830 South Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992 260-563-1173 or 1-800-201-1173

a i r www.wabashportable.com a i r

Owned & Operated by Chuck & Dianne Smith

26686

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

28 E. Hill St., Wabash www.lundquistrealestate.com

Phone 260-563-2812

Daughters of the American Revolution hold November meeting

Appraisals & Real Estate

24 Gardens Drive • $269,900 MLS# 201427634

1247 Willard Dr. • $59,900 MLS# 201422065

NEW 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE

5492 E 50 S (Lagro) • $114,900 MLS# 782640

115 W Lakeside Dr (N.Man.) • $9,900 MLS# 201449969

118 E Hill St $82,000 MLS# 201433266 3428 S Old St Rd 15 • $169,500 MLS# 201447298 610 Linlawn $75,000 MLS# 201437965

5623 W 100 S • $499,900 MLS# 201451343

1357 Glenn Ave $50,000 MLS# 201435014

146 W Sinclair St NOW $17,500 MLS# 201442254

616 Stitt St • $84,900 MLS# 201429989

The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place Nov. 11 at the HF Group, LLC Conference Room in North Manchester. Regent Joyce Joy opened the meeting with the DAR ritual. A special ceremony to welcome two new members, Kie Ann Kirk and Lois Hazel Paullus was conducted. Joyce read the November President General’s message from Lynn Forney Young. In October, DAR commemorated the 200th anniversary of “The Star Spangled Banner” at Fort McHenry in Baltimore. The next day, almost 90 members and guests traveled to Scotland on the Honoring Our Scottish Heritage Tour. While staying at the beautiful Balmoral Hotel in Edinburg, they were thrilled to tour many elegant and historic sites in the beautiful country. Barbara Amiss shared the National Defender report on Judy Taylor, a Navy career veteran who is

currently stationed at the Diego Garcia Military Base and new member of DAR. Where is the island of Diego Garcia and what is it? It is in the middle of the Indian Ocean, east of Africa, west of Australia, south of India and north of Antarctica. It is seven degrees below the equator. The island is called the “Footprint of Freedom” primarily because it is shaped like a foot. The island is a safe haven for a variety of Navy, Merchant Marine and British ships. The area of the island is 17 square miles. The British bought the island from Chagossian in 1965 and entered into an agreement with the United States in 1966 to establish a joint military base. The agreement is for 70 years and terminates in 2036. The one requirement made by the United States in order to build the base, was the island had to be uninhibited. The first Seabees landed on the island in 1971 to begin the construction of the base. The residents of the base are either

active duty military personnel or contractors brought here to provide operational support. There is no “ l o c a l ” population. All personnel working there are unaccompanied, which means their families are normally living in the U.S. The normal tour of duty is one year. This island base is one of the most important American bases outside the United States. The chapter presented Mildred Yarnelle Paullus with a 30-year DAR memb e r s h i p certificate. Mildred’s Revolutionary War ancestor was Asher Cox, who served as a private soldier from New Jersey. Barbara Amiss gave a report on attending the Indiana DAR Fall Forum and Computer Workshop on October 24 and 25 in Indianapolis. Members voted to contribute $75 to the various 2014 achievement awards of historic, education, and patriotic programs and funds. Celebrate America volunteer hours were 2,456. All members were encouraged to

333 0(%&/0./&+(&/&./-.&/14 $-+

6760 W 1100 S Lot 2 • $279,900 MLS# 201430663

-/(

(%&/0

3,&/

/-)&/

&**

*0(%&/0 ./&+(&/&./-. ,&1

#2(%

/2(,

00-$(#1&

&**

5623 W 100 S • $234,900 MLS# 201451012

5998 N 200 W (N. Man) • $109,500 MLS# 201429594

1537 Grand St $39,900 MLS# 984211

850 Washington St • $115,000 MLS# 201418625

1550 ORCHARD ST.

4258 S Millcreek Estates • NOW $259,900 MLS# 740153

417 N Huntington St NOW $35,000 MLS# 201419120

919 Pike St NOW $64,900 MLS# 201446632

''($&

278 SHADY LANE

NEW LISTING!

· Private back yard · Walkout Lower level · New Metal Roof · 2 Bedrms & 1 Bath · Upper deck, lower · Quiet Neighborhood · Large Living Room/ · Full Unfinished patio · 2 full baths Basement for storage Hardwood Floors MLS #201451295 · Kitchen New with · GFA heat & C/A new MLS #984405 $74,000 lots of updates 2012 $89,900

22 STUDIO DR.

1054 N Miami St • $59,900 MLS# 201450993

" !

· 4 Bedrms could be 6 & · Almost 4,000 total 3 Baths finished sq ft · Open Living Room · 2 plus car att garage w/gas fireplace · Check out new picture online · Finished basement MLS #201428921 · .41 acre corner lot $277,900

4060 N STATE RD 15

340 GRANT ST., ROANN

· Quiet dead-end St · 4 seasons room · Hardwood under carpet · 3 bdrm & 1.5 bath

· Att garage & 1.5 car det garage MLS #201404820 $74,900

1260 W 400 S, LOT D

Bob Lundquist #260-571-4653 Kristi Lundquist #260-571-4652 Sharon Yohe #260-571-4723 Lynn Yohe #260-571-4722 Cory Smith #260-591-9595 Lesley Downing #260-906-6303 John Lundquist #260-571-6141 Jody Lundquist #260-563-2811

· 1.23 acres · Northfield School · 3 bedrm & 2 bath · 2 det garage

· Price to Sell MLS #201437035 $54,900

· Great Building Lot · Soil test approved MLS #201445542 · 3 Acres $31,900 · Just outside city limits

record their volunteer hours to help contribute to the National Celebrate America Project of 10 million hours. Member Peggy Coppler gave the program on “The Many Faces of Old Glory” a DVD by Vane Scott. A nation’s flag is a stiffing sight as it flies in the wind. Its bright colors and striking design stand for the country’s land, its people, its government, and its ideals. A country’s flag can stir people to joy, to courage, and to sacrifice. Many persons have died to protect their national flags from dishonor and disgrace. The Egyptians flew the first flag like symbols many thousands of years ago. They tied streamers to the tops of long poles. Soldiers carried these poles into battle, hoping that their gods would help them win. The people of Assyria and later the Greeks and Romans used symbols in the same way. Their symbols usually stood for their gods or their rulers. Most national flags use one or more of only seven basic colors. These colors are red, white, blue, green, yellow, black and orange. The colors were all used in heraldry, a system of designs that grew up during the Middle Ages. Designs on many flags follow rules of heraldry, such as a strip of white or yellow separating two colors. The study of the history and symbolism of flags is called vexillology. The “Stars and Stripes” is the most popular name for the red, white and blue national flag of the United States. No one knows where this name came from, but we do know the origins of several other names. Francis Scott Key first call the U.S. flag the “StarSpangled Banner” in 1814 when he wrote the poem that became the national anthem. William Driver, a sea captain from Salem, Mass., gave the name “Old Glory” to the flag in 1824. On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress (continued on page 29)

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

NEED PRINTING?We’ve got you covered! THE PAPER OF WABASH

Richvalley United Methodist Women hold meeting

260-563-8326 www.thepaperofwabash.com

COUNTY, INC.

Southwood Elementary School Knight Note winners for November were: front row: Sebastian Liebo, Avah Hyden, Gavin Dale, Shania Rhamy; back row: Ethan Lochard, Carley Whitesel, Morgan Brock, Beau Kendall. (photo provided)

Ten members gathered in the Wilson Room of the church for the UMW meeting recently. President Cindi Price opened the meeting with Thanksgiving thoughts and prayer. She then led members in repeating the UMW Purpose. Members voted to give to eight missions and Lucille Raines residence. The missions include: *Wabash County Christmas Spirit *Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home *Hamilton Grove Foundation *Purdue Christmas

Campus House *L.I.F.E. Center *Bashor Home *Hands of Hope *Shalom House Roll call was answered and the secretary’s report was approved. The treasury report was given by Jane Long. Pam Smith led the discussion of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. December discussion will be on 1st and 2nd Timothy. The next meeting will be held Dec. 3 at Cindi Price’s home at 6:30 p.m. Programs for 2015 were distributed and the 2015 prayer calendar and lesson book arrived. Information

was passed around from Lucille Raines Residence and M i d w e s t Distribution Center. Cards were signed for Marcella Hively and Phyllis Taylor. “Thanking God for what we see and hear” was the theme

arranged or how many points should be on each star. Who designed the first flag is uncertain; was it Congressman Francis Hopkinson or Betsy Ross? A star was added in the Union for each state until 1960, when the 50-star

flag was complete. The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room in Wabash. The program will be First Ladies Cookies with

recipes and tasting samples brought by members. 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 Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

for the World Thank

Offering lesson given by Ruth Dyson, with help from members. Carolyn

Maxwell

gave closing devotions

with

Thanksgiving thoughts.

FREE $(, * +,$' , +

))' )/ * 0 *

Daughters of the American Revolution hold November meeting... continued from page 28 resolved that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white, and the union be 13 stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation.” But Congress did not indicate how the stars should be

*.$

$( + 0 ( $( + 0 $, # + (%+ 0 ( (%' (,+ 0 . * ( 0 . * - * * $& 0 )( +

')1+ . $& &

)(,

$ % *()/

Fearnow Enterprize, Inc. )* !

*()/ "' $& )' ! *()/ $ )'

tio c u r t s n ft Co

Kro

s dd On ling • A es e d o m r Re Structu te • New re c n o C g• Roofin

Display your business card with us and network with thousands of individuals and companies weekly. Get started by emailing ads@thepaperofwabash.com

Kroft Doug 1-3610 260-57

200 E 3264 S 6992 h, IN 4 Wabas

D INC. R O F N I er CRA o-own

mith, C Todd S 3525 0-375-

ORS

TRACT G CON IN D IL U B

SH, WABA UTH •

92 IN 469

SO EST 400

2712 W YSON RICK T r w O ne

timate

ss in Busine 35 Years

d Es asure an e M e e r F

ON ! SAVEFLOORIN9-G 1 Sat. -3906 KED 65) 662

STOC

-F . 9-6 M Western Ave . S 5 0 4 1 953 , IN 46 Marion

(7 m bbey.co n.buya o ri a .m ww

63-798

(260) 5

° ÀiviÀÀi >Ê ÃÊ ÛiÊ } Ê > V Ê Õ Þ i ÌÊ V « >ÌiÃÌÊ i À } Ê i /

& r e w e S s ’ Bill ank Service Septic T 3-1704 rs

35 Yea ou For Y g in v Ser

9 260d-C5t6., Wabash, IN 469

o O. PC81023479 chwo N tractor n 345 Bmir o C g bin

ots P A t Po-r7763 Bill’s 60-563

d Plu

License

nse 85-0

e ISBA Lic

: 26 Phone 60-356-0249 n 661 gto : 2 oad 5 Huntin X: 260-375-2 State R 365 FA x (3673) P.O. Bo 792 6 4 -FORD IN 2 , 4 n 2 e r r 8 Wa e: 88 Toll Fre rd.com ecrainfo iv r .d w ww

21664

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

FFW Corporation increases cash dividend FFW Corporation (OTCBB: FFWC.OB) (11/25/2014 Close: $23.00), parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.135 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable Dec. 31, 2014 to shareholders of record on Dec. 17, 2014. The book value of FFW Corporation stock was $25.87 per share as of Oct. 31, 2014. The last reported trade of stock at

13()34

the close of business on Nov. 25, 2014 was $23.00 per share and the number of outstanding shares was 1,132,084 as of the same date. On Oct. 31, 2014, the corporation had assets of $342.7 million and shareholders’ equity of $33.9 million. The Board of FFW Corporation and Crossroads Bank will continue to evaluate the payment of a dividend on a quarterly basis. Crossroads Bank is

)810( %..)38

#)45 %0%. 53))5 1634 %/ 2/

1(1':4

35,45,'% %..)38 #%&%4+ 16058 ,4513,'%. 64)6/ %3)..,:4

#)45 1634

%3-)5 53))5 %/ 2/

,99% ,0*

%3-)5 53))5 3,.. #)45 %3-)5 53))5 1634 3,(%84

1634

#)45

+))4) +122)

%3-)5 53))5 2/ 2/

1315+8 .)0)

1634

#)45 %0%. 53))5 %/ 2/

",4,5 #%&%4+ 16058 1634

165+

,%/, 53))5 2/ 2/

,.%/)05 !%551 1

%45 3,(%8 1634

%3-)5 53))5 2/

%-) 5 $163 70

#)45 %0%. 53))5 3,(%8 1634 %/ 2/

145 !3)%463)4 ,0 !8/) #)45 1634

%3-)5 53))5 %/ 2/

!+) 1,4) 1634

%-)3

%45 %3-)5 53))5 2/ %/ )44,10

5,0410:4 !3%(,0* 145 #)45 %0%. 53))5 1634 %/ 2/

ing and commercial loan office. Insurance products are offered through an affiliated company, Insurance 1 Services, Inc. The

corporation’s stock is traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “FFWC.” Our website address is www.crossroadsbanking.com.

Dear editor, The Wabash Music Boosters of Wabash City Schools would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following 2013-2014 Patrons of Music: Marilyn Ford, Richard E. Ford, Karol & Rusty Jack Allstate, Allen Insurance Agency, Art Conner, Dan & Tammy Ford, Crossroads Bank, I N G U A R D , L u n d q u i s t

Appraisals & Real Estate, Secondary Metal Processing, Inc., Susie & Pete Jones, Steve Ford, Wabash Electric Supply, Big City Paints, Steven Denney, The Brian Mallow Agency – State Farm I n s u r a n c e , Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Inc., Jim & MaryAnne Bain, Beacon Credit Union, Wabash Engraving, Inc., Elks Lodge No. 471,

C o r n e r s t o n e Veterinary Services, Steve & Linda Van Voorhis, Robert L. & Barbara Mattern, Art & Posey Jasen, Hal & Rosemary Job, Miller Furniture, Wabash Chiropractic Center, and C/S Printing. Your investments enabled us to grant scholarships to pay for contest and participation fees for students who could not have attended events like Circle the State with Song and the All

State Honors Choir. Your investments also helped us purchase awards and jackets, equipment and props, and invest in marching band uniforms, choir tuxedos and robes. Again, thank you for your generous contributions to the Wabash Music Boosters for the music programs at Wabash City Schools. Together, we are keeping music in the hearts of our youth.

Sincerely, Wabash Music Boosters Carrie Nelson, President Shelley Brubaker, Vice President Lisa Rhoads, Secretary Lori Miller, Treasurer

During this holiday season, I would like to recommend we show our appreciation for our police, firefighters, EMS, military and all others that serve and protect us. Operation “wrap

around” could show them our gratefulness. I am hoping the entire county can wrap around our support system with just a simple “Thank you for what you do”, or buy their meal, their coffee, or get creative. Personally, I have

no family members in this line of work, however, that doesn’t change my gratefulness to them and their families. Who do you call when you’re in trouble? That’s right, them! They have to endure things throughout the year

most of us could not handle. They are out in the brutal weather, they have to see tragedy, they have to deal with protecting us from harm we don’t even know about and so much more. Have I had speeding

tickets? Sure have. Would I buy that officer a cup of coffee? Sure would! Thank you to all who serve and get ready to be blessed! Sincerely, J. Kinsey

Mississinewa Valley Band invites all to the Phillippe

#)45 %0%. 53))5 #%&%4+ 3,(%8 1634 %/ 2/

+%3.)8 3))- #,0)

Manchester, South Whitley, and Syracuse, IN. The Bank provides leasing services at its banking centers and its Carmel, IN leas-

Wabash Music Boosters thank supporters

Dear editor,

%3-)5 53))5 2/ 2/

%3-)5 53))5 %05% #,.. &) +)3) 2/

and securities products through its main office in Wabash and four banking centers located in Columbia City, North

Resident calls for support of those who serve

165+ ,%/, 53))5 2)0 5,.. 2/

#)45 1634

a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments

Mississinewa Valley Band will perform a “Yuletide Spectacular at The P h i l l i p p e ” Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. Since forming the band in 2000, Mississinewa Valley

Band has played annual yuletide concerts under the direction of MVB Conductor John Brane. This year’s concert includes new arrangements of old favorites as well as new compositions, the Mississinewa Valley

Swing Band, Brookhaven Wesleyan Church bell choir, dancers from Playhouse Studio of Dance, HeartSong Show Chorus, and more. Preludes will be provided by the band’s flute and saxo-

phone sections. No tickets are required. General seating is available. The 1,000-seat auditorium on East University Boulevard is on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University in South Marion, north of 45th

Street. Refreshments will be served following the performance. The Mississinewa Valley Band is a volunteer community band. Players are from eleven counties. To schedule a concert, contact Mr. Brane at 934-2076.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

!% ! !

) "" ! ) & ! ) %# ) ! "($ ) ""#$ ) ! ) ""# !

We do GUTTER CLEANING and LEAF REMOVAL, CALL NOW! We will take care of all your outdoor work

#' !

"& !

Landscaping, Snow Removal

FREE ESTIMATES

AMERICAN EAGLE, LLC www.AElawn.com

•Electrical Service & Repairs •Economically Priced •Handyman Service/Home Improvement

Amish Contractor Mike Olinger Sales Representative

Cell 574-930-0534

about Ask Urs40 Yr Ou time or Liferanty War

###

$ #

### "

New Roofs, Metal Roofing, Rubber Roofs, Facia and Soffit, Specializing in Roof Ventilation

Removal and Plowing Driveway, Lot, & Sidewalks # & " !%

Free Estimates & Insured Paul Little-Owner

765-981-4812 Cell: 260-571-4812

EXPERIENCED FREE ESTIMATES FULLY INSURED

L a n d sc a p i n g & L AW N C A R E Mo w i ng Com mercial & Res identi al

M u lc h , Ro c k , P l a nt I nsta l l at io n Pav er Pat io s S id e wa l k s

R a is ed B e ds D irt Wo r k F u l l M a int e n a nc e D e W ee di ng B us h T r i m m i ng B us h R e m o va l

Reta i n i ng Wa l l s N e w L aw n I nsta l l at io n

R&W CONSTRUCTION Roofing, Siding, Home Maintenance, Decks, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping & Interior Restoration, Licensed & Insured

Ron: 260.571.9636

260-568-0994 MS Construction Amish Builders Framing • Roofing • Remodeling Pole Barns Concrete • Decks Drywall • Fencing (all (all types) types)

Free Estimates • Insured Cell: (260) 609-3683 6182 W. 1000 S. South Whitley, IN 46787

Lunch Buffet

Monday-Friday, 11am-1:30pm 1303 N. Cass, Wabash

563-8885

LIMIT 4 PER COUPON. Good thru 12/31/1 . Not valid with any other discounts or promotions. Valid only in Wabash.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 33

Your perfect wedding starts with invitations. Come in and let us show you invitations, announcements napkins, bridal books & accessories

563-8326 ‘the paper’

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday

Wabash County Retired Teachers Association discusses COLA, county museum The October 16 meeting of the WCRTA was held at Whites Residential and Family Services. Vi c e - P re s i d e n t

Cheryl Koehler called the meeting to order and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Since the minutes are now being e-

mailed to the membership, there was no secretary’s report. Bud Tulley gave the treasurer’s report. The motion to accept

the report was seconded and passed. Mary Jane Toepfer,

L e g i s l a t i v e Committee, reported on the need to contin-

AUCTION

December 6th at 10:00 A.M. at WABASH CO FAIRGROUNDS – HEATED BLDG " ! AU11200110

AC31300002

ue keeping track of volunteer hours to show the legislature the value of volunteering so they will be more likely to pass a COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) bill this year. Bettie Miller, M e m b e r s h i p Committee, reported the WCRTA has 99 members, 15 of whom are new this year. \ Judy Zolman, N e c r o l o g y Committee, reported the passing of two local teachers: Susan

AUCTION

December 13th at 10:00 A.M. at WABASH CO FAIRGROUNDS – HEATED BLDG

CLICK AUCTION – PERSONAL PROPERTY Construction Contractor Tools, Hand Tools, Snow Blower, Lawn And Garden Tools & Decor Items, Household Items, Glassware, Antiques, Decor Fireplace, Steel Shelving, Washer & Dryer, Lots & Lots Of Misc Items For Everyone!! Keep Checking Auction Zip As More And More Items Are Being Added Daily. Auction Will Be Held At Wabash Fairgrouds In Girls Building, Heated So You Can Stay Warm While Shopping! All Items Sold As Is, Where Is, Not Responsible For Accidents. AuctionZip Auctioneer ID# 32581

RAGER AUCTION – PERSONAL PROPERTY Complete household full of Vintage Furniture, Antiques, Glassware, Coins and Collectibles. Check out our photos, more items added daily! DON'T MISS THIS AUCTION SO MANY ITEMS! Auction Held At Wabash Co. Fairgrounds In Heated "Elrod Building." All Items Sold As Is, Where Is, Not Responsible For Accidents. AuctionZip Auctioneer ID# 32581

Klingler and Leon Ridenour. Cheryl Koehler announced that open enrollment for Medicare begins in October, and SHIP representatives are available at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center to help those with questions about Medicare supplements and prescription plans. She also announced that the next WCRTA meeting will be at Heartland Career Center on April 16, 2015. The program will feature Will the Geologist speaking about Midwest Mining. IVY Tech is offering teaching opportunities at the Wabash Campus. The COLA is important to everyone’s purchasing power. This year the COLA bill passed in the House, but wasn’t heard in the Senate. Something needs to be done to restore public education. Legislators have given public education funds to another department that is in favor of Charter Schools. They are also trying to change teachers’ pensions. At present there is a defined benefit that is stable and is received by each pensioner for life. An attempt is being made to change to a defined contribution, similar to a 401K, which will end with retirement, and is not guaranteed for the life of the pensioner. If this happens, the legislature will no longer be involved with pensions, so there will be (continued on page 33)

RUTH ELLEN FISHER TRUST AND JOHN E. SMITH

Bedroom Suit; Dining Room Table & 8 Chairs, Hutch, Oak Cabinet; Sofas; Chairs; Wash Stand; End Table; Picture Frames; Coffee Table; KnickKnacks; Pots And Pans; Bedding; Microwaves; Dolls; Dishes; File Cabinets; Saw Horse; Shop Tools; Wheelbarrow; Troy-Bilt Tiller; Books; Yard And Garden Tools; Porch Swing; Step Ladder; Fish Pole; and lots of useful items. This is only a partial listing. OWNER: RUTH ELLEN FISHER TRUST AND JOHN E. SMITH

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday

Wabash County Retired Teachers Association discusses COLA, county museum... continued from page 32 no COLA. WCRTA needs to communicate with the legislators to let them know how this will affect the teaching profession and retirees. A

list of legislators’ names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers was distributed so that the membership will know where to con-

PUBLIC AUCTION Sunday, December 7, 2014 @ 11 AM We will sell the following personal property at public auction located in Wabash County at the Wabash County Fairgrounds (St. Rd 13 north side of Wabash). Watch for Snyder and Lange auction signs. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture & Household Round pedestal table w/ 4 chairs, chrome bar table w/ 2 chairs, couch, love seat, office chair, entertainment center, 50” flat screen TV (new in box), treadmill, air hockey game, lamps, Troybilt tiller, dinner bell, pitcher pump, metal outdoor chairs, Lakewood radiator heater, Oriental vases, sleigh bells, small SBM crock, other crocks, stoneware jugs, Wagner roaster #0 w/ lid & trivet, Puss & Boots Shawnee creamer, Mason Ironstone dishes, Christmas color wheel light, vintage hankies, cookbooks, pink depression cake plate, large skeleton keys, motorcycle helmets, old trunk, wagon, sweeper, California pottery soup, porcelain dolls, vintage drum, Hall pottery bowls, Blenko elephant book ends, glass candy dish, silk hand painted scarf, large bird cage, pressure cooker, wood planes, mounted deer heads, (2) antique kitchen clocks, linens, costume jewelry, primitives, tools, and more. TERMS OF SALE: Cash or check w/ proper ID. Any statement made day of sale takes precedence over printed matter. Not responsible for accidents. Look at photos @ auctionzip.com (enter ID# 11648). This is a partial listing! Auction held in heated building with restroom. No Buyer’s Premium at our auctions!

Owner: Mr. Todd Bitzer

Jerry Snyder AU01021443 (260) 774-3540

Fred Lange AU10400122 (260) 359-8445

tact them. Bud Tulley announced that if anyone wants to contribute more money for the “Change Changes Lives” project, it needs to be done before the end of the year. This year the funds are being matched, but it may end after this year. Art Conner made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded and passed. Mary Jane Toepfer said grace before the meal. The business meeting was adjourned. Following the luncheon, Mitch Figert, Executive Director of the Wabash County Historical Museum, gave the program. The museum has been named the best county museum in the State of Indiana. There have been several changes in the last two years: They are trying to engage local families by offering expanded hours; designing a new logo; establishing the Charles R. Showalter Art Gallery; updating the museum store; establishing local, regional and national partner-

ships; and adding exhibit and facility improvements. Future additions will include: an education center opening in February 2015; a National Science Foundation Exhibit opening in March 2015; the caboose restoration that will take two years with matching funds from OCRA; facility improvements; and increased programming. Christmas decorations will be up from Nov. 7 until Dec. 31. Santa will visit three times. The second annual “Christmas at the Museum” will on December 11th. Mr.

Figert encouraged everyone to get involved with the museum, whether it

is through visiting, volunteering, attending functions, or donating.

Macen Paul-Jude Filip is born

Auctions

SATURDAY DECEMBER 13, 2014 10 A.M. Location: 37 E 375 N, Fulton County Historical Society, Rochester. North of Rochester, just off US 31. Watch for signs. Articles: Antiques & collectibles, furniture & household, lawn, garden, tools, misc. Owner: Kara Brown Estate Auctioneer: Larry Miller Auction

Lost & Found FOUND- Small gray tiger over white kitten living in abandoned building looking for a good home, call 260-571-7018.

CADNET Ad Network AUTOS WANTED TOP CASH FOR CARS, Any Car/Truck, Running or Not. Call for INSTANT offer: 1-800-454-6951. HEALTH & FITNESS

Mist Garriott and Jeremy Filip, Wabash, are the proud parents of a baby boy. Macen Paul-Jude Filip was born Oct. 17 at 4:03 p.m. He was 6 pounds, 7 ounces and 20.5 inches long. His mother is the former Mist Rose. Family includes big sister, big brothers, Tayler Garriott and Kameron Garriott, with grandparents, Linda and Estell Williams, Jim and Evelyn Rose, and Linda Filip, Servia and Mike Filip, Wabash.

Strauss Veal Feeds Dairy Milk Plant

HAS 1 PART TIME OPENING Working Hours 7am - 3pm 20-28 hours per week Job description: Heavy lifting 50lbs at a repetitive pace, able to stand for entire shift Apply at main office 600 Strauss Provimi Rd, North Manchester, Indiana

Find the pet you have been looking for in the classifieds! THE PAPER OF WABASH

COUNTY, INC. 260-563-8326

26758

VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg! 50 Pills $99.00 FREE Shipping! 100% guaranteed. CALL NOW! 1-866-312-6061.

VIAGRA 100mg, CIALIS 20mg. 40 tabs +10 FREE, $99 includes FREE SHIPPING. 1-888-836-0780 or Metro-Meds.net. INSURANCE Obamacare Health Insurance Open Enrollment Call 1-888-9685392 or apply online www.goquoteme.com. MISCELLANEOUS

DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1800-615-4064.

AVIATION MANUFACTURING CAREERS - Get started by training as FAA certified Technician. Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204. Make a Connection. Real People, Flirty Chat. Meet singles right now! Call LiveLinks. Try it FREE. Call NOW: 1-888-909-9905 18+.

THE PAPER www.thepaperofwabash.com

of Wabash County Inc.

Your Ad Could Be Here!

260.563.8326

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15Â˘ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday

CASH FOR CARS, Any Make or Model! Free Towing. Sell it TODAY. Instant offer: 1-800-8645784.

DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $32.99 Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 877-477-9659.

DirecTV! Act Now$19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, Starz, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket included with Select Packages. New Customers Only. IV Support Holdings LLCAn authorized DirecTV Dealer. Call 1800-354-1203.

WANTED TO BUY

Articles For Sale $150 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set. NEW in Plastic, Can Deliver. (260)493-0805.

CASH PAID- up to $25/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136.

A BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, $225, Still in Factory Plastic. (260)493-0805.

Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201.

$425 CHERRY Sleigh Bed, NEW, Solid Wood w/NEW PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, un-opened. (260)493-0805.

Earn EXTRA CASH! WORK ONE DAY A WEEK DELIVERING

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tuesday or Wednesday

Available Route

Wabash & Manchester City Routes Wabash South Side Routes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jct. 13 & 24 â&#x20AC;˘ Wabash â&#x20AC;˘ 260-563-8326 Ask For Circulation

2 LOTS AT MEMORIAL CEMETERY on Manchester Ave., included is the opening & closing of the graves & vaults. $2,500 for both OBO. 260-5713151.

GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147.

CORNER ENTERTAINMENT center, good condition, $300. 260-563-8784.

HUMIDIFIER $20, Emachine 1 1/2 years old, new Modem Led 20â&#x20AC;? Monitor built in - $165, New Bowed Psaltery $125. 765-473-4256.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, $50 a truck load-you pick up. $65 a truckload delivered. 260-578-7042.

Strauss Veal Feeds Dairy Milk Plant We are currently taking applications for a

FULL TIME BARN MANAGER to feed calves around North Manchester area Housing options possible, production bonuses, and working in a climate controlled environment. If interested please apply at: 600 Strauss Provimi Rd. North Manchester, Indiana

26757

Helping Hands of Wabash County, Inc. 20 E. Canal St. Wabash 260-563-8775 Watch for our Weekly Specials This Weeks Special 1/2 price off of Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothing 0-6X Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Large Floor Toys Ladies Coats 12/4/14-12/10/14 Come in to sign up for Coat giveaway to children 2 thru 18 years of age. 12/15/14 Last day to sign up Hot Food Program 12/8/14-12/12/14 5pm-6pm 12/15/14-12/19/14 5pm-6pm Christmas Dinner Will be served 12/20/14 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm!

SERVIA HISTORY: 18342011, over 500 pages of history, biographies, interviews, schools, businesses & pictures. $40 each. 260982-4726. SONY 55â&#x20AC;? LCD TV in perfect condition, new bulb just installed. $350. 260906-6590. WHIRLPOOL LARGE CAPACITY ELECTRIC CLOTHES dryer - $150. Call 260-571-1507 for more information.

Employment CARPENTERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSISTANT NEEDED, must have valid license & vehicle, must be drug free with a clean record. Call Richard at 260-274-0038 and leave message.

OFFICE MANAGER NEEDED for professional office. Must know QuikBooks, Accounting & tax programs. Send experience & references to Box 675 c/o The Paper of Wabash, P. O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

Services

P ERSONAL I NJURY

Zimmerman Law Office PC

Attorney Alan J. Zimmerman

Playful Puppy Pet Grooming Certified Groomer

Call Tiffany today &

set up an appointment (260) 224-7065

WWW SMI T HF UR NI T UR EHUNT I NGT ON COM BRIANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HANDYMAN SERVICE, LLC. â&#x20AC;˘ Roofs â&#x20AC;˘ Siding â&#x20AC;˘ Plumbing â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical â&#x20AC;˘ Drywall â&#x20AC;˘ Paint â&#x20AC;˘ Lawn Care

ODD JOBS! (260) 750-2709 Wabash, IN Free Estimates/Insured

BANKRUPTCY: (!

Zimmerman Law Office PC

Attorney Alan J. Zimmerman )#

$'" &'% $#()

WALL LEGAL SERVICES: Is a past felony ruining job opportunities today? New changes to the Indiana law may help. Let Wall Legal Services help you get past your past! Payment plans are available. Mastercard-VisaDiscover accepted. Certain restrictions apply! 309 N Jefferson St., Huntington, www.walllegalservices.co m. 260-504-2714.

Wanted

ANTIQUES WANTED, Estates or single items. Call 260-569-1865 or 260571-9865.

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday

Wabash Very nice 14x70 2bed 2 full baths cathedral ceilings new carpet walk in closets porch storage shed range refridge washer/dryer hook up TE set up in quiet park. Rhoades 574 612 2019 or 574 612-1814.

! &(" "# # $

& '" $' " % ! & !' # $" "# # "

For Rent

TWO BEDROOM 151

DUPLEX w/d hookup, AC, quiet neighborhood, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, $400 deposit, $575 per month.

NICE 1 BR UPSTAIRS APT., all utilities furnished, $550/mo. plus deposit, NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Call 260-571-2182. NICE CLEAN 2 BR APT., new paint, all utilities furnished. 260-563-7067 or 260-227-0286. NORTH MANCHESTER2 and 3 Bedroom apartments for rent, 260-9824861. RANCH HOME 1 BEDROOM , with attached garage. lease, all new appliances, NO PETS , $450.00 per month plus $250.00 damage & cleaning deposit. Call for application 260-571-4414.

WANTED TO BUY!!! Gold Jewelry: rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc., tie tacks, service pins, gold coins & even gold teeth. Silver: Pre-1965 US coins, flatware, teapots, etc. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

Pets

MINIATURE TEXAS HEALER PUPPIES for sale, all shots & wormings, $75. Yarnelle Farms, 260385-1951.

$$$ Cash $$$ $$$ For Cars $$$ Highest Prices Paid Guaranteed for your Running or NonRunning Car, Truck, or Van (with or without titles)!

I Pick Up 7 Days a Week

(260) 388-5335

2663

HAY FOR SALE: Good grass round bales, stored outside, net wrapped, 4x5 with cover edge. $40/bale. Call 260-307-6060.

Mobile Homes

% &"

" #

! $

PROSSER’S HOUSING, INC.

New Homes Now on Display! Single & Sectional Homes New & Used 3 Miles South of Wabash

260-563-8078 “Family Owned & Operated” Over 39 Years in Business

239

Buying Junk

CARS TRUCKS VANS and will haul away

FOR SALE: 50 brown pullets, will lay brown eggs. Starting to lay now. 574-893-1622 leave voicemail.

WANTED!

THE PAPER

Farm

18714

use at least one of our products each week. You’re one of them, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

TOY-MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHARDS, 1 male Black Tri $500, 1 female Blue Merle $600. Yarnelle Farms 260-3851951.

260-602-7800

8 out of 10 people in Wabash County

3 BEDROOM, 1 1/2 bath Mobile Home. Rent to Own. $400 a month. Nice quiet community. Antioch MHP, Andrews, IN. 260786-3436.

LARGE 3 BEDROOM Apartment in Wabash, $125/wk plus Utilities. 765-506-6248.

FREE TOWING

Call Larry at

2 BR APT. for rent, $400 damage deposit & low cost utilities. Call 563-5912 after 4pm.

LARGE 2 BR APT in Central Wabash, $95/week plus utilities, NO PETS, leave message. 571-0799.

CASH ON THE SPOT

(260) 571-2801

1 BDRM apartment for rent, newly remodeled; stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer furnished; $350/mo. plus utilities & deposit, no pets, N. Manchester, 260-8231035.

FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath, quiet country setting, new carpet, 1.3 acres, NO pets, NO smoking, $700/month w/ lawn care included 260-571-5466.

WE BUY "JUNK" CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & EQUIPMENT...

junk farm machinery.

Automobile

260-571-9392

NEED CASH FOR THE HOLIDAYS? Stella’s Resale & Thrift Store is now buying various items including clean furniture & household goods, on Monday’s & Tuesday’s 9am-4pm (NO CLOTHING). Call 260-274-0093 or stop by 563 North Cass St.

JASON'S AUTO RECYCLERS

260-571-6637 • 7 & 10 Yd. Containers • Best Rates • Trash & Shingle Removal 4395

WABASH COUNTY, INC.

ONLY 3 WEEKS CHRISTMUNTIL AS! OVER

85 Stop in or apply online

317 Hauenstein Rd. Suite 104, Huntington

260-356-6264

EOE

THE PAPER

www.thepaperofwabash.com

December 3, 2014

FOR LIVE BIDDING GO TO www.pefleys.com/auction

Directions: 2.5 miles east of Wabash, IN on US 24 then south on 524 ½ mile

Thursday, Dec. 4th • 9:00 A.M.

PLUS ABSOLUTE INVENTORY REDUCTIONS FROM TRI GREEN TRACTOR, GREENMARK EQUIPMENT, KOENIG EQUIPMENT AND INDIANA SPRAY CENTER TRACTORS, INDUSTRIAL, & VEHICLES • • • 2007 AGCO DT200A MFWD, 2861 HOURS • • 2009 BUHLER 280 MFWD, 1370 HOURS • • 2005 BUHLER 2180 MFWD, 3881 HOURS • • 2006 BUHLER 2145 MFWD, 2158 HOURS • • 2009 CAT MT965C 4WD, 2887 HOURS • • 2006 CAT MT865 TRACKS • • 1996 CAT 85D TRACKS, 6256 HOURS • • 2005 CAT MT665B MFWD, 3501 HOURS • • 2012 CAT MT595B MFWD, 614 HOURS • • 2010 CAT MT545B MFWD, 2927 HOURS • • 2007 CAT MT425B 2WD, 1354 HOURS • • 2011 CASE IH 450HD 4WD, 383 HOURS • • 2002 CASE IH 375Q TRACKS, 3545 HOURS • 2000 CSAE IH 9370 TRACKS, 3682 HOURS • 2001 CASE IH MX270 MFWD, 4868 HOURS • • 2005 CASE IH MX255 MFWD, 2695 HOURS • • 2004 CASE IH MX255 MFWD, 5740 HOURS • • 2003 CASE IH MXM120 MFWD, 3872 HOURS • • 1991 CASE IH 7140 MFWD, 8384 HOURS • • 1983 CASE IH 5488 MFWD, 3172 HOURS • • 2012 JD 9460R 4WD, 1104 HOURS • • 2012 JD 9410R 4WD, 754 HOURS • • 1998 JD 9400 4WD, 4874 HOURS • • 2008 JD 9330 4WD, 2700 HOURS • • 2002 JD 9320 4WD, 8129 HOURS • • 2006 JD 9320 4WD, 3142 HOURS • • 2000 JD 9300 4WD, 5503 HOURS • • 1998 JD 9300 4WD, 5719 HOURS • • 2001 JD 9200 4WD, 2911 HOURS • • JD 8760 4WD • • 1990 JD 8760 4WD, 4962 HOURS • • 2002 JD 8420 MFWD, 6308 HOURS • • 2001 JD 8410T TRACKS, 6940 HOURS • • 1997 JD 8400 MFWD, 7346 HOURS • • 1995 JD 8400 MFWD, 7320 HOURS • • 2012 JD 8335R MFWD, 1426 HOURS • • 2003 JD 8320T TRACKS, 1426 HOURS • • 2011 JD 8310R MFWD, 1430 HOURS • • 2000 JD 8310 MFWD, 11022 HOURS • • 1998 JD 7810 MFWD, 7365 HOURS • • 1996 JD 7800 MFWD, 2038 HOURS • • 2004 JD 7220 MFWD, 4587 HOURS • • 2010 JD 6430 MFWD, 2073 HOURS • • 2003 JD 6420 MFWD, 550 HOURS • • 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, 5543 HOURS • • 2013 JD 6330 MFWD, 1122 HOURS • • 2012 JD 6115R MFWD, 534 HOURS • • 2013 JD 6105R MFWD, 410 HOURS • • 2013 JD 6105D MFWD, 187 HOURS • • 2008 JD 5303 2WD, 406 HOURS • • 2011 JD 5101E MFWD, 247 HOURS • • 2011 JD 5093E MFWD, 1715 HOURS • • 1984 JD 4850 MFWD, 9954 HOURS • • 1993 JD 4760 2WD, 9342 HOURS • • 1981 JD 4640 2WD • • 1980 JD 4640 2WD • • 1992 JD 4560 MFWD, 8380 HOURS • • ’99 JD 4200 W/ LOADER 658 HOURS • • JD 2555 W/245 LOADER • • 1971 JD 3020 2WD, 7442 HOURS • • ’66 JD 4020 3675 HOURS, DIESEL • • 1985 JD 850 • • MAHINDRA 3505 • • 2008 MCCORMICK TTX190 MFWD, 2110 • HOURS • 2006 MASSEY FERG. 6465 MFWD, 8882 HOURS • • • 1979 MASSEY FERG. 2745 2WD, 2688 HOURS • • 1986 MASSEY FERG. 375 • • 1994 NH 9680 4WD, 12431 HOURS • • 2009 NH T8010 MFWD, 2912 HOURS • • NH 8870 MFWD • • NH 8770 MFWD • • 2001 NH TN75 MFWD, 6133 HOURS • • 1996 WHITE 6195 MFWD, 3487 HOURS • • 1979 WHITE 2-155 2WD, 5010 HOURS • • VERSATILE 935 4WD • • VERSATILE 555 4WD • • 2010 CASE IH MAG305 MFWD, 2190 HOURS • • 2012 CASE IH 290 MFWD, 2024 HOURS • • 2011 CASE IH MAG290 MFWD, 1781 HOURS • • 2012 CASE IH MAG290 MFWD, 1299 HOURS • • AC 640 WHEEL LOADER • • CASE 580E • • CASE 586E • • CASE 680H 2WD • • CASE 621B 4WD, 7943 HOURS

CASE W11B 2006 CAT 420D 4WD, 1940 HOURS FORD 655D 4WD, 5684 HOURS 2005 GEHL CT5-16T, 5404 HOURS JD 350 1999 SCAT TRAK 3500 4WD, 2735 HOURS BOBCAT 450 2003 CAT 277 TRACK, 3364 HOURS GEHL 3610 DIESEL GEHL 5635 SXT SKIDSTEER 2008 JD 320 2007 JD 325 SKID STEER MOUNT TREE SPADE 27’ TRI AXLE TRAILER EQUIPMENT, SEEDING, & SPRAYERS 1997 JD 1770 VAC 16RN JD 7200 VAC 12RN JD 7200 VAC 12RN 1994 JD 7200 VAC 12RN JD 7200 VAC 6RN JD 7200 VAC 8RN JD 7100 2001 KINZE 3600 12/23 2000 KINZE 2600 16/31 KINZE TWINLINE 12/23 2007 WHITE 8524 VAC 24RN 2007 WHITE 8180 VAC 16RN BRILLION SS-8 SEEDER BRILLION SST-961 SEEDER GREAT PLAINS SS1500 NT DRILL GREAT PLAINS 1510 NT DRILL JD 1530 NT DRILL 2009 JD 1590 10’ NT DRILL REDBALL STRIP TILL TYE 114-4630 2007 CLAAS 260 2000 HESSTON 4910 2001 HESSTON 845 1995 JD 920 JD 375 KRONE BP890 NH FX58 CHOPPER NH 6ROW ROTARY CORN HEAD NH 575 SQUARE BALER NH 275 SQUARE BALER VERMEER 605XL ROUND BALER 2008 FRONTIER MS1117 EZ GO GOLF CART JD 1518 2009 JD HX14 JD 2072 KUBOTA RTV500 WOODS 1260 WOODS 10’ MOWER STALK CHOPPER YETTER 4184 MANURE AGITATOR 2013 BRILLION WFP34 PACKER CASE IH 3950-33’ DISK CASE IH 3950-21’ DISK CASE IH FIELD CULT CASE 9.5’ DISK CASE 9X DISK CHISEL IH 6500 DISK CHISEL DMI 900 RIPPER DMI 30’ CRUMBLER GLENCOE 13X CHISEL GLENCOE SS11 DISK CHISEL GLENCOE SS9 DISK CHISEL GLENCOE SS9 DISK CHISEL GREAT PLAINS 4000TC JD 980-30’ JD 970-15’ MULCHER JD 630-26’ DISK JD 230-25’ DISK JD 714-21’ DISK CHISEL JD 712 KRAUSE 6121 FINISHER KRAUSE 4995-31’ DISK KRAUSE 4850-18 DOMINATOR KRAUSE 4850-15 DOMINATOR KRAUSE 3613 CHISEL KRAUSE 3950-25’ DISK KRAUSE 2423-23’ DISK KRAUSE 1900 DISK KRAUSE 1413-21’ DISK

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2012 LANDOLL 7450-49’ VT 2010 LANDOLL 7431-33’ VT 2011 LANDOLL 7431-29’ VT 2011 LANDOLL 7431-29’ VT 2009 SUNFLOWER 5035-26’ FIELD CULT 1994 SUNFLOWER 5094-045, 24’ 2007 SUNFLOWER 4511 2002 SUNFLOWER 4232 SUNFLOWER 4230 2013 SUNFLOWER 4213 SUNFLOWER 6331-22 2009 UNVERFERTH 1225-45’ ROLLING HARROW UNVERFERTH 220-27’ ROLLING HARROW UNVERFERTH RH2-33’ ROLLING HARROW UNVERFERTH ZB120 CENTURY 500 2009 HARDI CM4400 HARDI TXH2400 2012 JD 4940 4WD, 1026 HOURS SPRAYER 2011 JD 4930 4WD, 985 HOURS SPRAYER 2008 JD 4930 4WD, 2641 HOURS SPRAYER 2008 JD 4830 4WD, 2179 HOURS SPRAYER 2008 JD 4730 4WD, 2179 HOURS SPRAYER 1993 JD 6500 2WD SPRAYER JD 6500 2WD SPRAYER REDBALL 670 SPRAYER SPRAY COUPE 220 2WD, 108 HOURS SPRAYER 1999 WILMAR 7200, 1644 HOURS SPRAYER HARVEST EQUIPMENT

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

2012 JD S660 4WD, 670 HOURS 2011 JD 9770 4WD, 1507 HOURS 2011 JD 9770 4WD, 1334 HOURS 2008 JD 9770 4WD, 1595 HOURS 2005 JD 9660 2WD, 2423 HOURS 2002 JD 9650 2WD, 2580 HOURS 2003 JD 9650 2WD, 3428 HOURS 2000 JD 9650 2WD, 3356 HOURS 1998 JD 9610, 2WD, 3983 HOURS 1999 JD 9610, 2WD, 2953 HOURS JD 9500, 2WD 1991 JD 9500 2WD 1987 JD 8820 4WD, 3764 HOURS JD 6620 JD 6620 2012 JD 640FD 2010 JD 635F 2010 JD 635F 2009 JD 635F 2009 JD 635F 2007 JD 635F 2004 JD 635F 2007 JD 630F JD 630F JD 625F 2000 JD 930 1993 JD 930 2001 JD 925F 1993 JD 920 1989 JD 915 2010 JD 612C 2009 JD 612C 2012 JD 608C 2009 JD 608C 2008 JD 606C 2009 JD 606C 2009 JD 606C JD 22” CORN HEAD 2006 JD 893 2005 JD 893 2003 JD 893 2002 JD 893 2002 JD 893 2001 JD 893 1994 JD 893 2003 JD 893 2006 JD 693 1978 JD 643 JD 643 1976 JD 643 1982 JD 643 2013 CASE IH 6130 4WD, 485 HOURS 2011 CASE IH 5130 2WD, 451 HOURS 2003 C ASE IH 2388 2WD, 1835 HOURS 1998 CASE IH 2388 2WD, 4361 HOURS 1993 CASE IH 1666 2WD, 4338

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1986 CASE IH 1660 2WD, 3617 2009 CASE IH 2162 2006 CASE IH 2020 1988 CASE IH 1020 1999 CASEI H 1020 CASE IH 1020 1996 CASE IH 1020 2010 CASE IH 3412 CASE IH 2412 2008 CASE IH 2403 2008 CASE IH 2408 2005 CASE IH 2208 2003 CASE IH 2208 2008 CASE IH 2206 1991 CASEE IH 1063 CASE IH 844 CASE IH 844 2011 DRAGO N12TR 2007 DRAGO 510TR 2005 DRAGO N8 2011 DRAGO N8 DRAGO 3R30 2006 FANTINI 6R 2010 GERINGHOFF NS1200 2010 GERINGHOFF NS800 2009 GERINGHOFF NS800 2006 GERINGHOFF RD800 GLEANER A76 COMBINE 1997 AGCO 800 GLEANER GRAINHEAD 2011 MACDON FD70 2009 MACDON FD70 2010 MACDON FD70 2012 MACDON FD70 2012 MACDON FD70 2009 MACDON FD70 2007 MACDON 974 2006 MACDON 974 1998 MACDON 972 1997 NH TR90 2WD, 4240 HOURS NH TR97 1985 NH TR86 2WD, 3667 HOURS 1990 NH 973 1994 NH 973 EZ TRAIL 26’ HEAD CART EZ TRAIL 26’ HEAD CART BULLDOG HEAD CART FRONTIER HT1232 UNVERFERTH 40’ HEAD CART BRENT 540 BRENT 420 DMI 280 DMI 280 EZ FLOW 510 FREISEN 375 J&M 435 J&M 385SD 2007 KBH ST250 KILLBROS 475 KILLBROS 500 M&W GRAVITY WAGON PARKER 6255 PARKER 6255 PARKER 605 2002 PARKER 505 UNVERFERTH 335 SEED TENDER WAGON ABSOLUTE ROW SOLD AT 10:00 A.M.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

1966 AC XT190 2WD, 1994 HOURS 1981 CASE IH 5288 2WD, 4755 HOURS IH 966 IH 829 2WD, 7727 HOURS CASE 2470 4WD, 5957 HOURS FORD 5000 1997 FORD 4430 MFWD, 7578 HOURS 2003 JD 6215 2WD, 7143 HOURS 1997 JD 5200 2WD JD 4010 1981 JD 2940 2WD, 2550 HOURS 1977 JD 2640 2WD, 108 HOURS 1979 WHITE 2-155 2WD, 5010 HOURS VERSATILE 555 4WD CASE IH 450QUAD TRACKS CASE IH 450QUAD TRACKS, 11710 HOURS JD 6620

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

JD 6620 JD 625F CASE 680H 2WD 1996 CASE 621B 4WD, 7943 HOURS IH SEMI TRACTOR 2007 JD 325 LEAF VACCUM LAWN THATCHER LEAF LOWER NI 2ROW PICKER IH 4X PLW CULTIVATOR SLIP SCOOP PLASTIC SETTER WATERMELON SETTER BLUE JET SUB TILLER BRILLION CULTIPACKER 2009 J&M TF212 CENTURY 500 1993 JD 6500 2WD JD 6500 2WD REDBALL 670 SPARYER SPRAY COUPE 220 2WD, 108 HOURS 2003 CASE IH MXM120 MFWD, 3872 HOURS 1983 CASE IH 5488 MFWD, 3172 HOURS 1997 JD 8400 MFWD, 7346 HOURS 2011 JD 8310R MFWD, 1430 HOURS 2000 JD 8310 MFWD, 11022 HOURS 1998 JD 7810 MFWD, 7365 HOURS 1996 JD 7800 MFWD, 2038 HOURS 2004 JD 7220 MFWD, 4587 HOURS 2002 JD 6420 MFWD, 5543 HOURS 2011 JD 5101E MFWD, 247 HOURS 2008 JD 9330 4WD, 2700 HOURS 2002 JD 9320 4WD, 8129 HOURS 2001 JD 9200 4WD, 2911 HOURS 2001 JD 8410T TRACKS, 6940 HOURS 1984 JD 4850 MFWD, 9954 HOURS 1993 JD 4760 2WD, 9342 HOURS 1992 JD 4560 MFWD, 8380 HOURS 2011 CASE IH MAG290 MFWD, 1781 HOURS 1994 NH 9680 4WD, 1781 HOURS FORD 8830 MFWD 2011 JD 9770 4WD, 1334 HOURS 2008 JD 9770 4WD, 1595 HOURS 2005 JD 9660 2WD, 2423 HOURS 2002 JD 9650 2WD, 2580 HOURS 1998 JD 9610 2WD, 3983 HOURS 1999 JD 9610 2WD, 2953 HOURS 2004 JD 635F PLATFORM 2010 JD 612C CORN HEAD 1994 JD 7200 VAC 12 RN 2000 HESSTON 4910 BIG SQUARE BALER TRI GREEN TRACTOR NO RESERVE AT 1:00 P.M.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

’06 JD 9760 3200/2200 HOURS ’83 JD 4850 ’67 JD 4020 ’77 JD 401C 3008 BUSH HOG 8’ ROTARY CUTTER (3) CIH 183 12RN CULT DMI 35’ SINGLE ROLLING BASKET DMI 30’ CRUMBLER JD 960 30’ FIELD CULT JD 960 25’ FIELD CULT ’05 JD 512 9 SHANK DISK RIPPER ’94 JD 510 5 SHANK DISK RIPPER KILLBROS 490 GRAIN CART UNVERFERTH 5000 M&W PC1547 WILRICH 957 WHITE 588 5X PLOW (2) BRENT 570 GRAIN CART ’94 JD 893 CORN HEAD ’07 JD 635F (2) ’05 JD 635F ’04 JD 635F ’96 JD 925F IH 4800 30’ FIELD CULT (2) ’03 JD HX15 ROTARY CUTTER JD 370 KRAUSE 4812 11 SHANK DISK CHISEL LANDPRIDE 5 SHANK RIPPER McFARLANE HDL1032 32’6” 8 BAR HARROW

GREENMARK EQUIPMENT NO RESERVE AT 1:00 P.M. • ’11 CIH 450HD 20.8X46 DUALS, PTO, 383 HOURS • JD 9430 2499 HOURS, AT READY, 710/70R42 • JD 4450 2WD, QUAD, 9435 HOURS • ’08 JD 4830 SPRAYER 100 ‘ BOOMS, 2179 HOURS • JD 9760 STS COMBINE, DUALS, CHOPPER, CM • ’07 JD 635F PLATFORM • ’07 JD 630F PLATFORM • ’08 JD 608C CORN HEAD • ’02 JD 930F PLATFORM • ’98 JD 510 7 SHANK DISK RIPPER • CIH 6500 11 SHANK DISK RIPPER INDIANA SPRAY CENTER NO RESERVE AT 1:00 P.M. • ’13 JD 4940 SPRAYER 100’ BOOMS, 486 HOURS • ’12 JD 4940 SPRAYER 120’ BOOMS, 1499 HOURS • ’12 JD 4940 DRY SPREADER W/ NEW LEADER L3030 BOX 1098 HOURS • ’11 JD 4930 SPRAYER 120’ BOOMS, 2720 HOURS • ’05 JD 4920 SPRAYER 90’ BOOMS, 3450 HOURS • ’10 JD 4830 SPRAYER 100’ BOOMS, 1465 HOURS • ’13 JD 4730 SPRAYER SS TANK, 100’ BOOMS, 240 HOURS • 97 JD 6600 70’ BOOMS, 2057 HOURS • ’11 JD/NEW LEADER DN345 PULL TYPE DRY FERT SPREADER, AUTO STEER • ’13 AG CHEM RG900 W/ NEW LEADER 409 SS BOX, AUTO STEER, 450 HOUR • ’04 APACHE 850 90’ BOOMS, 1303 HOURS KOENIG EQUIPMENT NO RESERVE AT 1:00 P.M. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

’07 CIH MAGNUM 275 MFWD, 1930 HOURS ’03 CIH STX450 3544 HOURS, 710/70R42 ’89 CIH 9170 5996 HOURS, 20.8X42 DUALS ’04 BUHLER VERSATILE 2425 2236 HOURS ’76 CASE 1370 CASE 1070 ’08 CIH 7010 COMBINE 1470/1028 HOURS, DUALS, 4X4 ’03 CIH 2388 COMBINE 3226/2207 HOURS, DUALS, ’10 CIH 3408 CORN HEAD ’08 CIH 2208 CORN HEAD ’05 CIH 2208 CORN HEAD ’04 CIH 2208 CORN HEAD (2)’03 CIH 2208 CORN HEAD ’07 CIH 202030’ PLATFORM ’06 CIH 2020 30’ PLATFORM ’05 CIH 2020 30’ PLATFORM ’93 CIH 1020 30’ PLATFORM ’99 CIH 1020 25’ PLATFORM BILL & JEANNE RUNKEL FARM AUCTION

• ’98 JD 9300 2192 HOURS, 710/70R38 DUALS • ’92 JD 4960 MFWD, 20.8X42 DUALS, 2406 HOURS • ’76 JD 4430 7510 HOURS, 18.4X38 DUALS, REBUILT REAR END IN 2013 • ’04 JD 9750 STS COMBINE • ’05 JD 635F PLATFORM • ’05 JD 693 CORN HEAD • ’97 JD 1770 12RN PLANTER • ’07 JD 1990 36’ CCS AIR SEEDER • ’02 SUNFLOWER 6432 36’ SOIL FINISHER • ’02 UNVERFERTH 37’ ROLLING HARROW • ’89 BRENT 620 GRAIN CART • ’96 FICKLIN 4500 SEED WAGON • MILLER 1’ OFFSET DISK • ’04 JD CX15 15’ BATWING MOWER • ’96 AG CHEM ROGATOR 854, 80’ BOOMS • ’74 FORD 9000 TRI-AXLE GRAIN TRUCK, GAS, 22’ BED • JAYMAR 35’ HEAD CART

ALL ITEMS SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE THROUGH SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014 Auction Note: This is only a partial listing, much more will be added by sale day. Pefley’s Farm Equipment is not responsible for lost or stolen property, accidents, or no- shows. This is a guide only, please inspect pieces personally to insure accuracy of advertising. Lunch will be available at auction sight. NO CONSIGNMENTS ACCEPTED AFTER 5:00 P.M. Wednesday December 3! TO INSURE YOUR ITEMS ARE IN THE CATALOG, AND LISTED ON LINE, THEY MUST BE ONSITE BY FRIDAY November 28 ! All items must be removed within 30 days! All items purchased via online bidding will have a 2.5% buyers premium added to their winning bid with a $750 Maximum. Next Auction Wednesday February 4 & Thursday, February 5, 2015.

Auctioneers:

TRUCKING OPTIONS

LODGING:

CAL KAUFMAN #AU01051620 PERRY WILKINSON #AU10900084

Stephan DRP, Inc. 260-673-0602

Knights Inn: PFE Rates 260-563-7451

Auction House: #9104231 Phone: 260-782-2222 • Fax: 260-782-2224 E-MAIL: dave@pefleys.com steve@pefleys.com • brent@pefleys.com WEB ADDRESS: WWW.PEFLEYS.COM

FINANCING OPTIONS FROM: First Farmers Bank & Trust Doug Wilcox 877-359-2165 AgDirect 260-782-2222

Holiday Inn: 260-569-1189 Charley Creek Inn: PFE Rates 260-563-0111

AIRPORTS: Wabash Municipal or Fort Wayne International