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Board votes to close W.C. Mills Elementary, move fifth graders to middle school by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com Monday, Feb. 3, before a crowd of more than 40, the Wabash City School Board voted unanimously to close W.C. Mills Elementary School after the 2013-14 school year. The vote put into place the restructuring of two of the district’s three remaining school buildings, with fourth grade moving to O.J. Neighbours Elementary School and fifth grade moving to the middle school. For those who have followed this story, the result of Monday’s school board meeting was no surprise. Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan proposed the school’s closure at the board’s Dec. 16 meeting, and the district has held multiple community meetings to address the issue since. This plan, however, has been in the works for some time. More than six years ago, Callahan was told that the building, which began it’s life as Linlawn High School in 1927, would need some major renovations within the decade. Retirements this year make it a good time for the move. “We talked to our teachers from the first day of school and said, ‘Hey, this is a real possibility, this is the conversation (continued on page 5)

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Matt Bruss, Kim Pinkerton, Bill Konyha, Brandon France, and Steve Weir sit with Superintendent Jason Callahan at the Feb. 3 school board meeting just after they voted to close W.C. Mills Elementary School. (photo by Eric Stearley)

Marketplace holds annual meeting, Callahan named president by Eric Stearley including co-founding Wabash County Promise, but saw this as an eric@thepaperofwabash.com opportunity to make a positive impact on the community as a whole. Wabash Marketplace celebrated past accomplishments and looked “Any board that I’m a part of, I want to be an important part,” said toward the future during their informal annual meeting Thursday, Callahan. “I want to help drive it. I wasn’t looking for it, and I’m cerJan. 30. The group of nearly 50 met at Marelli’s, the recently opened (continued on page 28) boutique located at 35 W. Market Street, before heading to the convention and visitors bureau welcome center for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a brief business meeting. After serving as Wabash Marketplace president for several years, Parker Beauchamp passed the torch to Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan. “I kind of looked around and thought about who was best positioned and who I trusted the most to follow, and he was obviously my “A” pick,” said Beauchamp. “He’ll do a really, really good job.” After steering the Marketplace ship for half a decade, Beauchamp saw this as the perfect time to hand the reigns to Callahan. “Running with something for a long time, you run the risk of breaking it because you don’t know when to get out of the way,” said Beauchamp. “Once Patrick came on, it was clear that I need to bounce as soon as possible and make sure that we’ve got good leadership in the seats that can keep coming up, and we can have a more responsible turn over of board leadership, so the timing was perfect.” Executive Director Patrick Sullivan took over the organization’s only paid position just 10 months ago. He spoke briefly about the Marketplace’s accomplishments and previewed the coming year’s goals and mission to close the meeting. The real spotlight, however, was on Jason Callahan JASON CALLAHAN THANKS PARKER BEAUCHAMP for his years of service as as he took over the lead role on the organization’s president of the Wabash Marketplace board before taking the floor for his first few board. The Wabash City Schools superintendent plays words as the organization’s new president in the Convention and Visitors Bureau a leading role in several community organizations, Welcome Center Thursday, Jan. 30. (photo by Eric Stearley)

Excise officer cites Wabash Speedway, 108 others for selling alcohol on Christmas According to a press release from the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, an Indiana State Excise Police officer cited 109 Speedway convenience stores, including the one in Wabash, after a month-long investigation into the unlawful sale of alcohol on Christmas Day. The excise officer initially began her investigation Dec. 26, 2013, when she received an anonymous tip that the Speedway convenience store at 1706 South Bend Avenue in South Bend had sold beer on Christmas Day. While the officer was at that store, a clerk who worked at a different Speedway on Christmas Day asked the officer if it was illegal to sell alcoholic beverages on Christmas Day, because she had also sold alcohol at her store. In the end, a total of 109 stores were identified as having sold alcohol on Christmas Day. Indiana law prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages from 7:00 a.m. on Dec. 25 until 3:00 a.m. on Dec. 26. Speedway’s corporate office in Enon, Ohio, has cooperated throughout this investigation. As the enforcement division of the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, the primary mission of the Indiana State Excise Police is to promote public safety by enforcing Indiana’s Alcoholic Beverage Code. While excise officers have the authority to enforce any state law, they focus primarily on alcohol, tobacco and related laws.

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Claire Coyne thanks Wabash Dear editor, Greetings from Scobey, Mont. Today we are under a wind chill warning as you prepare for another blizzard. There is very little snow here, but the wind blows hard and long. I’m in

the northeast corner of the state. I can see the smoke of a Canadian power plant from my windows. The border is fourteen miles due north. It opens at 8 a.m. each morning and during the winter months

closes at 6 p.m. I’m settled in my one bedroom apartment. I love it, it’s small and cozy and my neighbors have made me welcome. This is a three-story building with an elevator and the stairs

have pink banisters, they make me smile. I’d like to thank Wabash for the wonderful send off. Never expecting so much attention in my “retirement” from Lighthouse Mission, you are truly a gener-

Honeywell Foundation announces new members H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n announced the appointment of Sally Krouse, North Manchester, and Amy Sullivan, Wabash, to its board of directors. A native of North Manchester, Krouse is very active in nonprofit leadership serving as a board member for the Manchester Community Schools, the Learn More Center in North Manchester, and DePauw University. Sullivan, a financial advisor at Edward Jones Investments in Wabash, also serves in a variety of community roles including the Honeywell House Board of Directors, the Honeywell F o u n d a t i o n L e a d e r s h i p Committee, and is a member of the board for the Community Foundation of

Wabash County. Steve Ford, board president commented that both Krouse and Sullivan are welcome additions to the board, “the Foundation is pleased with these two fine additions to the board of directors. Both are heavily invested in their communities, and both are knowledgeable in nonprofit organizations and processes.” Krouse and Sullivan join nine existing board members of The Honeywell Foundation: Angie Beauchamp, Phyllis Downey, Jerry Ferguson, Amy Ford, Steve Ford, Greg Garner, Dave Haist, Howard Halderman and Tade Powell. The Foundation also announced that three of its Directors—Ste phen Downs, John Forrester and James

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Ridenour—are retiring from the board after many years of dedicated service. “Steve, John and Jim have served the Foundation well; each having brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. We have appreciated their long tenures and steadfast dedication to the H o n e y w e l l Foundation,” stated Ford. Other elections announced by the

Foundation were those of John Forrester and Stephen Downs as Life Members. They join the list of other elected Life Members who include Kim Clark, Larry Curless, Marilyn Ford, Richard Ford, Ken Grandstaff, Janet Halderman, Tom Hodson, Pete Jones, Hank Leader, Bob McCallen, Ralph Naragon, Naomi Porter and Chuck Tiede.

Club has been a great friend and supporter of Lighthouse Mission and its many projects. Please accept my humble thanks for the Paul Harris Felloer award. It is an honor to receive that. It was my joy and commitment to serve all of you and follow Jesus’ command to help those in need. Please pray for me as I prepare to begin the next chapter of my life. The Kids Bible Club starts on

Tuesday, Feb. 11. I have much to do before then. It will be held in the Methodist Church here, they have given me three classrooms to use for this program. There is excitement all over the community for this to start. I’m honored to be a part of it. Thanks again for all the kind words, hugs and tears. I’ll treasure them all. Thank you for all the cards and gifts for my journey. Claire Coyne Scobey, Mont.

O.J. Neighbours celebrates 100 days of school

THE FIRST GRADERS AND TEACHERS AT O.J. Neighbours celebrated the 100th grade of school by having “old people day”. Teachers Mrs. S Baer, Mrs. Rentschler, Mrs. McWhirt, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Wright are pictured with some of their students in costume. (photo provided)

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ous community. I would like to publicly thank my board of directors, my staff and all those who came to the reception at the Ladies Clubhouse. In spite of the weather, it was a wonderful time for my family and me. A bittersweet memory, an end of a chapter in our lives. To receive the Key to the City was a total and humbling surprise. Thank you Mr. Mayor! The Wabash Rotary

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TWO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES celebrated the 100th day of school by decorating capes with 100 things they liked. Some students used stickers, letters, puzzle pieces or pompoms as their decoration. Pictured is Ms. Hix’s class (top) and Mrs. Wilson’s class (bottom.)

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Indiana NRCS announces sign up for special Farm Bill initiatives Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist, Jane Hardisty, announces several special, targeted Farm Bill Initiatives with almost three million dollars available for Indiana farmers that target specific natural resource concerns. These projects include the Agriculture Water Enhancement Program, Mississippi River Basin Initiative, Great Lakes River Basin Initiative, National Water Quality Initiative, OnFarm Energy Initiative, and Organic Initiative. All of the announced opportunities are funded through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and provide farmers financial assistance

to implement conservation practices on their land to address specific resource concerns. “These targeted projects allow us to address specific natural resource concerns, and provide a less competitive option for producers to work in these areas. Applicants don’t have to compete with all of the statewide EQIP applications for these projects, just those applying for each specific initiative,” said Hardisty. Applications submitted by Feb. 21, 2014 will be considered for this year’s funding. Information about each initiative follows. The Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) is a voluntary conservation initiative that provides assistance to

agricultural producers who want to implement practices that conserve surface and ground water and improve water quality. AWEP operates through program contracts with producers to plan and implement conservation practices in project areas established through partnership agreements. Indiana currently has two AWEP projects: LaPorte and Southeast Lake Michigan, with $678,000 available to farmers for conservation work. Indiana is one of 12 states that will receive additional Farm Bill dollars for the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watershed Initiative (MRBI). This initiative helps producers implement conservation practices that

avoid, control, and trap nutrient runoff; improve wildlife habitat; and maintain agricultural productivity. Indiana has one project in the Middle Eel watershed, with $735,000 available to farmers for conservation work. Farmers in the St. Joseph, Upper Maumee, Auglaize and St. Mary’s watersheds are eligible for a special conservation initiative to help clean up the Great Lakes. Indiana is one of eight states to receive federal funding through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). GLRI focuses on agricultural practices that have the highest benefit for improving water quality, and practices that establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat

and assist in controlling invasive species. Indiana is awaiting funds for this initiative, but anticipates around $400,000 will be available for farmers. The National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) will assist farmers with the cost to address high-priority water resource concerns in watersheds identified as impaired by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This initiative utilizes a special EQIP funding allocation to accelerate efforts to improve water quality in three 12-digit watersheds with streams designated by the EPA for the Clean Water Act section 303(d) list of impaired waters. The three watersheds eligible for NWQI funding include Silver

Creek, Ell Creek, and Eagle Creek Reservoir - Eagle Creek, with $941,000 available to producers. The 2014 On-Farm Energy Initiative specifically addresses energy conservation through practice implementation and for development of an Agricultural Energy Management Plan. The program is designed to assist producers by identifying ways to conserve energy on their farms through an on-farm energy audit and to provide assistance to implement various recommended measures through the use of conservation practice standards offered through this initiative, and $100,000 is available to assist farmers with this work. Through the EQIP

Wabash County awarded federal funds for emergency food and shelter Wabash County Emergency Food and Shelter Program has been awarded federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal E m e r g e n c y Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter Board Program. Wabash County Emergency Food and Shelter Program is in anticipation of receiving $5,613 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency

and consists of representatives from the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army and the United Way Worldwide. The local board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high need areas around the country. A local board made up of representatives from the Emergency Management Agency of Wabash County, Catholic Charities, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, Wabash

M i n i s t e r i a l Association and Wabash County United Fund will determine how the funds awarded to Wabash County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service agencies in the area. The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the national board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting sys-

tem, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply. Wabash County has d i s t r i b u t e d Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with Living Well in Wabash County participating. This agency was responsible for providing free food to individuals and families. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact Steve Johnson at

Organic Initiative, NRCS provides assistance to eligible producers for installation of conservation practices on organic or agricultural operations transitioning to organic production. $50,000 is available to assist farmers under this initiative. Funding for seasonal high tunnels, a practice that extends the growing season will be available through the Indiana Specialty Crop fund pool and through the Organic Initiative. Hardisty stresses it is important for any landowner interested in conservation programs to have conservation plan first. For more information on how to get a conservation plan or any of these initiatives, please contact your local NRCS District Conservationist.

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FFW Corporation announces earnings FFW Corporation parent corporation of Crossroads Bank, announced earnings for the three and six months ended Dec. 31, 2013.

For the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013, the Corporation reported net income of $770,000 or $0.58 per common share com-

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pared to $858,000 or $0.66 per common share for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. The net interest margin for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013 was $2,584,000 compared to $2,321,000 for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. The provision for loan losses decreased from $210,000 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2012 to $180,000 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2013. Total noninterest income was $817,000 for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013 compared to $1,035,000 for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. Noninterest expense was $2,217,000 for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2013 and $2,145,000 for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2012. For the six months ended Dec. 31, 2013, the Corporation reported net income of $1,408,000 or $1.04 per common share compared to $1,388,000 or $1.03 per common share for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2012. The net interest margin for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2013 was $5,144,000 compared to $4,687,000 for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2012. The provision for loan losses decreased

from $420,000 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2012 to $360,000 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2013. Total noninterest income was $1,423,000 for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2013 compared to $1,683,000 for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2012. Noninterest expense was $4,414,000 for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2013 and $4,267,000 for the six months ended Dec. 31, 2012. The three and six months ended Dec. 31, 2013 represented a return on average common equity of 10.73 percent and 9.74 percent, respectively, compared to 11.95 percent and 9.43 percent for the three and six month periods ended Dec. 31, 2012. The three and six months ended Dec. 31, 2013 represented a return on average assets of 0.85 percent and 0.80 percent, respectively, compared to 1.01 percent and 0.83 percent, for the three and six month periods ended Dec. 31, 2012. The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of gross loans receivable was 1.52 percent at Dec. 31, 2013 compared to 1.43 percent at June

30, 2013. Nonperforming assets were $8,832,000 at Dec. 31, 2013 compared to $9,794,000 at June 30, 2013. As of Dec. 31, 2013, FFWC’s equity-toassets ratio was 9.98 percent compared to 9.27 percent at June 30, 2013. Total assets at Dec. 31, 2013 were $347,834,000 compared to $337,818,000 at June 30, 2013. Shareholders’ equity was $34,715,000 at Dec. 31, 2013 compared to $31,322,000 at June 30, 2013. Crossroads Bank exceeds all applicable regulatory requirements to be considered “well capitalized.” On Dec. 31, 2013, the Corporation closed the sale of 3,250 shares of a new series of Fixed Rate C u m u l a t i v e Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C (“Series C Preferred Stock”), for an aggregate subscription price of $3,250,000. The shares were offered to a select group of investors in a private placement exempt from registration under Section 4(2) and Rule 506 of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”). The Corporation intends

to use the net proceeds of the offering along with a dividend of approximately $1,500,000 paid by the Bank to FFW to redeem 4,750 of the Corporation’s shares of Fixed Rate C u m u l a t i v e Preferred Stock, Series A (“Series A Preferred Stock”), for $4,750,000, plus accrued dividends, on February 3, 2014. The Series A stock was paying dividends at 5 percent per year, and those dividends are scheduled to increase to 9 percent on February 15, 2014. Following the redemption, FFW will continue to have outstanding 364 shares of its Fixed Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, which pays dividends at 9 percent per year, and 2,539 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock. The Series A and B Preferred Stock had been issued under the T r e a s u r y Department’s TARP Capital Purchase Program. The Series C Preferred Stock is perpetual and nonvoting, has a liquidation preference of $1,000, and pays annual dividends of 5 percent for the first

three years, subject to possible increases to a maximum of 7 percent thereafter depending on changes in the prime rate of interest, payable quarterly. It is redeemable immediately for 100 percent of its liquidation preference plus declared and unpaid dividends. Crossroads Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of FFW Corporation providing an extensive array of banking services and a wide range of investments and securities products through its main office in Wabash and four Indiana banking centers located in Columbia City, North Manchester, South Whitley, and Syracuse. The Bank provides leasing services at its banking centers and its Carmel, IN leasing and commercial loan office. Insurance products are offered through an affiliated company, Insurance 1 Services, Inc. The corporation’s stock is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol “FFWC.” Our website address is www.crossroadsbanking.com.

Voices sought for revived Manchester Symphony Chorus For its 75th anniversary, the M a n c h e s t e r S y m p h o n y Orchestra is reviving the Manchester Choral Society. Rehearsals for the M a n c h e s t e r Symphony Chorus begin Monday, Feb. 3, at the baton of Debra Lynn, director

of Manchester University choirs. The ensemble, a renamed revival of the Manchester Choral Society, helps mark the MSO’s 75th year. All vocal ranges are needed for what will become a 30 to 60-member choir, said Dr. Lynn.

Rehearsals will be held on Monday evenings. For now, Lynn will not hold auditions. “The ensemble is open to anyone who is interested in membership,” she said. Singers may just show up at the first rehearsal or contact Dr. Lynn at 260-9825296 or djlynn@manc h e s t e r. e d u . Rehearsals begin at 7 p.m. in Wine Recital Hall on the east side of the North Manchester campus. “We are preparing the chorus to perform Mozart’s Requiem Mass with the Manchester Symphony on April 6 at the Honeywell Center,” said Lynn. “The time commitment is light, and will give folks a chance to decide

whether this is something they would like to commit to in the future.” “We are looking for singers who love to make great music with an extremely talented director,” said Robert Bucher, MSO president. Surveys by the Symphony Board of Directors indicate strong interest, he noted. Singers are expected from North Manchester, Wabash, Huntington and Warsaw areas. “This year, the music is Mozart’s Requiem Mass – about as classical as you can get,” said Dr. Lynn. “I hope we will explore some other options in future seasons, but this ensemble will perform mostly classical music.”

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Board votes to close W.C. Mills Elementary...continued from front page we’re having, and this is why,’” Callahan said during an interview Friday. EMCOR, a Fortune 500 construction and facilities company hired to evaluate the district’s buildings, estimated that it would cost $3.2 million to replace the heating, cooling, windows, and doors of the 4th and 5th grade building. Although the search for an alternative solution grew out of a financial necessity, Callahan insists that the reconfiguration voted on and approved at the Feb. 3 meeting is in the best interest of the district, regardless of the money involved. “If we had the money to fix Mills and that’s what this community wanted to do, or if we had money to just add onto O.J. Neighbours, I still think this is the best route for us to go,” said Callahan. “What I think the five through eight configuration is going to do is to better transition our kids, so that there’s less of a dramatic change.” Currently, district students spend kindergarten through third grade at O.J. Neighbours, transferring to W.C. Mills for fourth and fifth grade. The students then transition from selfcontained fifth grade classrooms to Wabash Middle School’s rotating, secondary schedule in sixth grade. “Sometimes our kids struggle with that transition because it’s far more structured in that elementary setting than it is in the secondary setting,” said Callahan, “so as soon as you get to the middle school, boom, you’re in secondary setting.” The new configuration will place fifth graders at the middle school, but they will remain in self-contained classrooms. In sixth grade, they will move to a rotating schedule in the same building, filled with the same teachers. “Fifth graders coming in are gong to know those teachers for the next four years, so I think that’s exciting,” said Callahan. “I think that’s going to build more security for our kids, and I think our teachers will feel that down the road as well.” Of course, not everyone is excited about the new configuration. While the board vote was unanimous, a poll conducted on our website, thepaperofwabash.com, told a very different story. To the question, “Do you agree with closing W.C. Mills

Elementary,” the poll recorded 152 “no” votes and 79 “yes” votes. Fourteen people thought the school should close, but that the plan needed some revision, and 21 had no opinion on the matter. It should, however, be noted that the poll was available for more than a month and allows individuals to vote every 24 hours if desired. Similarly, there seemed to be a disconnect between the online and offline conversation regarding the school’s closing. Many local residents spoke out against the closure on social media, yet there was little community presence at the informational meetings held by the school board. “We kind of slowed it down and had a couple meetings and invited parents and everybody in to offer input,” said School Board President Bill Konyha. “At the first meeting, there were maybe 15 people that attended. At the second meeting, nobody showed up.” One concern that did permeate all theatres of discussion was the interaction of fifth graders with eighth graders. Many parents and community members worried that an unhealthy mingling of the two age groups might occur if they attend the same school. This was the only concern raised by the public at Monday’s meeting, coming from Patty Coe, parent of a second grader and an eighth grader. “When I first began this conversation with the board, concerns were that we are going to have 10 year olds

and 14 year olds running around together,” said Callahan. “Those same questions that our public raised, our board raised prior to that.” Addressing these concerns, the approved plan designates that fifth and sixth graders would share the downstairs hallway, with seventh and eight graders keeping to the top floor. In addition, fifth graders will remain in self-contained classrooms, limiting their ability to mingle with other grade levels. “The concern that people have, you know, ‘Are we going to treat our fifth graders the same way we treat our eighth graders?’ ‘Are we going to say that fifth graders are capable of everything that a secondary school has to offer?’ I think that is a legitimate concern,” said Callahan. “If there are parents that would like to be a part of conversations that we are going to continue to have on age-appropriate activities, we always encourage our parents to be involved in PTO.” Fifth graders need not fear, as the school plans to hold daily recess for it’s youngest class. As for afterschool events, rather than dances, Callahan hopes to see more ageappropriate parties for the 5th and 6th graders. “I’m a sixth grade parent right now, and right now, our sixth graders go to school dances,” said Callahan. “I don’t know that it’s inappropriate, but they’re socially awkward. The hope is that we introduce that fifth grade

with the sixth grade and we get a larger group of those kids and have opportunities to do those socially appropriate things with that group of kids.” Callahan referenced a 5-8 school in Bluffton where fifth and sixth grade students have a class party before the seventh and eighth grade students have a school dance. During the last dance of the year, the sixth grade students are invited to attend. “This all just comes down to a better, smoother transition as we move kids from that upper elementary to the secondary setting,” said Callahan. One positive Callahan foresees is the added opportunity for student leadership and accelerated learning at the 5th grade level. He hopes that by being in a middle school, fifth graders who are, for instance, ready for some algebra, may have the opportunity to be challenged in an advanced class. Perhaps most remarkable about the reconfiguration plan is that the timing of its approval will allow for the transition to take place without any staff member losing their job. Since the number of classrooms at the fourth and fifth grade levels will stay the same, all teachers will simply move buildings. Custodian Dave Ingol’s retirement eliminates a possible staffing redundancy, while the retirement of the district’s chief business officer allows for an administrative domino effect, as Callahan put it. Current Wabash

Middle School Principal Scott Bumgardner will replace Jan Roland as chief business officer, with current W.C. Mills Principal Mike Mattern taking Bumgardner’s position. “Mike understands the age group of kids,and I think he’ll do a great job balancing the emotional, social, and academic needs of kids in grades five through eight,” said Callahan. According to Callahan, reconfiguration should also preserve class sizes. Enough rooms exist at the middle school to house the fifth graders and with the WabashMiami Area Preschool Program moving to the district’s Central Office on Colerain Street, there will be plenty of room at O.J. Neighbours for the fourth graders. The district isn’t looking to sell W.C. Mills right away, hoping instead to lease it for a period of time. “I’ve taken a few calls from interested people,” Callahan said of the building. “I’m concerned about our buildings in this community and the restoration and that we’re not leaving buildings empty and going to rubble or having any kind of nega-

tive economic or com- tion will shift the start munity result from and end of school 50 reconfiguring these minutes later in the buildings. We’re open day. Next year, Wabash to ideas. The building City Schools will is not crumbling; it’s begin class at 8:35 a.m. just going to need and release students at some heating and cool- 3:35 p.m. ing fixes. Structurally, “We knew that ultiit’s sound. It’s not mately, we can’t sell going anywhere.” something that’s not With a verbal vote good for kids,” said and the flick of a pen, Callahan. “Money was the reconfiguration - part of the initial conwas set in motion and versation, but I would W.C. Mills was slated still argue that the 5-8 for closure. The dis- configuration is what trict that once had we want to implement, seven community ele- because it allows for a mentary schools will nice transition be down to just one as between the elemenof next fall. In addi- tary and middle school tion, the reconfigura- levels.”

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Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition supports Surgeon General’s call to action The Health Consequences of Smoking: 50 Years of Progress released at a report by the Office of the Surgeon General. According to the report, 151,000 Indiana youth will become smokers and die prematurely. This is 9.5 percent of teens ages 17 and younger, almost one of every 10 Hoosier kids. The new report calls on Americans to make the next generation tobacco free. “We will continue to work to support policies that protect our community members from the dangers of tobacco use and secondhand smoke,” said Dan Gray, director of the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition. “This report is a call to action that we must act now to prevent our children from becoming addicted to tobacco.”

TRY OUT TIMES PER AGE GROUP SUNDAY- FEBRUARY 16th & 23rd 2014 T Ball 4-6 year olds....12:00 PM (register only) CP 6-8 year olds........1:00 PM 9-10 year olds............2:00 PM 11-12 year olds..........3:00 PM 13-16 year olds..........4:00 PM (14-16 register only ) New players must bring official birth certificate for age verification. Any player from ages 6 thru 16 that does not tryout will not be eligible for a draft. Remember if you live in the boundaries of Wabash County you are eligible to play.

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The new report updates estimates on the human and financial tolls of the cigarette smoking epidemic, finding that it kills close to half a million Americans a year and costs more than $289 billion a year in direct medical care and economic loss. In just the last 50 years, 20 million Americans have died because of smoking. Since that 1964 report, evidence has linked smoking to diseases of nearly all the body’s organs. And today’s report establishes more new links, finding that cigarette smoking causes diabetes, colorectal cancer and liver cancer. Tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in Indiana and the U.S. Indiana continually ranks high among all states for smoking prevalence, with a smoking rate of 24 percent. That is higher than the national average of 19.6 percent. Nearly 30 percent (29.6 percent) of Hoosier adults between the ages of 18 and 30 are current smokers, according to the report. Tobacco use kills more than 9,700 Hoosiers each year and costs the state over $2 billion in healthcare costs annually, including more than $487 million in Medicaid costs. “This report calls on public health leaders to use all the tools we have to lower

tobacco use rates,” said Miranda Spitznagle, director of Tobacco Prevention and Cessation at the Indiana State Department of Health. “We need partners in health care, business, education, faith-in all sectors of our society— to work at the state and local levels to help in building a tobacco free generation.” “The Wabash Coalition,” stated Gray, “is diligently working to reduce the use of tobacco by continuing the efforts to introduce cessation programs to Wabash County residents. When someone is ready to stop smoking or use chew, we want to help with the 1-800QUIT-NOW free counseling or with cessation classes that are offered through the YMCA. Gray added that prevention is the key to keep Hoosiers healthy. There are youth prevention programs that warn and encourage youth to never experiment and start using tobacco. It can take one cigarette for a young person to become addicted. Ninety per cent of tobacco users start before the age of 18, with the average age being 13. Each day, an estimated 3,500 people under the age of 18 begin smoking. Many young people begin smoking without considering the possibility they may become addicted, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

However, by the time young people reach age 18, they may find themselves addicted and difficult to quit.” New findings in this report conclude that smoking causes rheumatoid arthritis and immune system weakness, increased risk for tuberculosis disease and death from TB, ectopic pregnancy and impaired fertility, cleft lip and cleft palates in babies of women who smoke during early pregnancy, erectile dysfunction in men, age-related macular degeneration, and increases the failure rate of cancer treatment. The report concludes that secondhand smoke exposure is now known to cause strokes in nonsmokers. Smoking also negatively affects the health of babies. More than 100,000 babies have died in the U.S. during the last 50 years from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), complications from prematurity and low birth weight, and other problems resulting from parental smoking. In Indiana, 77 infants out of every 10,000 born die before their first birthday. Those who stop smoking dramatically reduce their risk for heart attacks, asthma attacks, cancers and other diseases. The Indiana Tobacco Quitline is a free service to help Hoosiers quit tobacco for good. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW to learn more or visit www.QuitNowIndian a.com or www.EQuitNow.com For more information about Surgeon General’s Report, visit http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/libr ary/reports/50-yearso f progress/index.html. To learn more about the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, contact Dan at 41 W. Canal Street, Wabash, 260274-2920, tobaccofreewabas@ hotmail.com.

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North Manchester bank robbed, suspect commits suicide Provided by the North Manchester News Journal A North Manchester bank robbery ended with the suicide of the suspect on the night of Friday, Jan. 24. Shortly before 6 p.m., David John Mills, 22, Columbia City, armed with a handgun, entered First Financial Bank on 106 N. Market Street in North Manchester and demanded money. Moments later,

Mills exited the bank with approximately $14,000, according to Sergeant Tony Slocum, Public Information Officer for the Indiana State Police Peru Post. “Mills entered the bank just before closing time (6 p.m.) on Friday with a handgun and ordered the five people inside to lay down on the floor, which they did. After ordering the teller to give him money, Mills fled the bank with the money,” Sergeant

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mined that Mills was suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but immediately summoned the Kosciusko County Coroner’s Office. Kosciusko County

Coroner Michael Wilson arrived and pronounced Mills deceased from injuries that appeared to be consistent to self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Nobody from First Financial Bank was

injured. “First Financial Bank’s first concern is always for the safety of our clients and associates,” said Tom McGill, First Financial Bank retail banking director. “We are grateful to report

that no one was injured during the incident. Because of the ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate for us to provide further details.”

NATE’S LAWN CARE IS EXPANDING: Many have driven down Stitt Street and wondered what is being done next door to Nate’s Lawn Care after seeing that building being torn down. “I wanted to use that building for storage but it’s too damaged, so I have to tear it down,” said Nate Schuler, owner of Nate’s Lawn Care. He has been in business for the past 11 years and is expanding on the property. He will be building a pole barn for extra storage and adding a couple more trucks as the expansion continues. Schuler told The Paper that the expansion should be done this summer. (photo by Emily Armentrout)

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RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE is Feb. 6 from 2—6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. You do not have to have an appointment! SENIOR GIRLS OF WABASH COUNTY: The Miss Huntington 2014 Scholarship Program is looking for contestants and Wabash County residents are eligible to participate. The competition will be judged in talent, interview, evening gown and swimsuit. Young women must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate by June 2014 and not older than 24 as of Dec. 31, 2014. Candidates must be residents of, employed in, or attend school in Huntington, Wabash,

Whitley, Adams or Wells County. This includes women at H u n t i n g t o n University and Manchester College. There is an orientation meeting Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. at Huntington North High School on 450 MacGahan St. (Please enter door #35.) The pageant will be held on Mar. 22, in Huntington. Flyers are available in high school offices or you can contact Ruth Marsh at 260-673-0313 or Sandy Stephan at 260-356-2745 for more information. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Jan. 14 were Marcus Leffle who was nominated by Mrs. Keffaber for following directions and working quietly in the art room and Quentin Dale who was nominated by Mrs. Pattison for showing respect and helping a substitute teacher run a Power Point presentation. SHARP CREEK DATES: Feb. 7 Drug Education/Preventio n presentation in the afternoon. Feb. 13 PTO meeting at Sharp Creek with the first

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and sixth grades presenting. Feb. 18 Doyne Carson (impersonating Abraham Lincoln) will visit the fourth grade classes. Feb. 21 - Indiana author Amy Holt will be at Sharp Creek. Amy Holt has written two books available on Amazon – “Paragon” for young adults and “Levi Anders and the Gargoyle Mystery Contest” written for students. URBANA YOKE PARISH VALENTINES DESSERT CARRY-IN MEAL will be after church on Sunday, Feb. 16. Everyone is asked to please bring your favorite dessert to share with others! Table service and drinks will be provided. Come and share in the fun and fellowship! PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add Angie Dale and continue to remember Bill Neale, Kitty Baer (broken ankle), Cindy Roser, Lillian Maurer, Max VanCleave, Keith Lacanfora, Delores Greenlee, Jim Wilson, Doris Eads, Larry Ray, and Gina (Wilson) Krause and

award presentation. Again, the award program is designed to honor graduating high school seniors who

have overcome difficult life circumstances and through their selfreliance, accomplished worthy goals. With the

THIS FEB. 15, 1992 PICTURE shows members of the Women’s Guild at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ working on quilts, a job the group did every February for over 35 years. On this date seventeen women met at the home of Mrs. Dean Haupert to cut, pin, sew and knot comforters. After the day was over they had talked, told jokes, eaten homemade soup, rolls, pies, and created 33 lap robes for shut-ins, local nursing homes and Vernon Manor. Those present that day were Jeanne Faust, Nada Dawes, Mildred Eads, Violet Haupert, Gladys Holycross, Audra Koch, Beverly Schnepp, Martha Weck, Hilda Wilcox, Virginia Wolf, Edith Hipskind, Mable Zimpleman, Lois Haupert, Lillian Maurer, Anna Dean Karns and Donna Yentes. The Women’s Guild still exists and is now the Urbana Yoke Parish Women’s Guild. Thanks to Joe Slacian at the Wabash Plain Dealer for giving me permission to use this picture in my column. (photo provided)

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Dates have been set for the 2014 Beauchamp & McSpadden SelfReliance Awards. Applications and instructions are currently being distributed to guidance counselors at each of the county’s high schools. Applicants will need to have their applications completed and returned to their guidance counselor by Friday, Feb. 28. This year’s award luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 29, at 12 p.m. in the Honeywell Center lobby. The countywide award program is sponsored by Beauchamp & McSpadden and is administered by the Wabash Kiwanis Club. Partnering together, Beauchamp & McSpadden and Wabash Kiwanis Club are able to honor seniors who have exhibited self-reliance to achieve personal and educational goals. The Wabash Kiwanis Club coordinates and conducts the selection process by reviewing the applications, interviewing the finalists, and organizing the

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Miller, Elsie Shepherd, Mark Losher. Feb. 10 Andrew Krom, Rosie Krom, Kyler Dale. Feb. 11 - Dr. John Dragoo, Evan Brown. Feb. 12 - Cody White, Jeanne Urschel, Christian Rosen, Keith Lacanfora. A N N I V E R SARIES: Feb. 10 Larry and Janie Hoover. Feb. 11 Robert and Janice Miller. Feb. 12 - Wayne and Karen Carpenter. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be mailed to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

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T-BALL, Coaches Pitch and Major League Baseball sign ups are Feb. 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Roann Town Hall. Boys and girls aged 5 to 12 are welcome to sign up. They will take 4-yearolds if they are advanced, big enough and there is space. If you have a team or coach preference, please state it on the forms. They will not be guaranteed but they will try to accommodate. For any further information you can email indianagina@live.com. THE ROANN ALUMNI DINNER will be held on Friday, April 25. This is a week later due to Good Friday/Easter weekend being on the usual third Friday. The details will be announced later. They would like everyone to know that the alumni dinner is now open to anyone who

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ever attended any grade at the Roann School. They hope to encourage those who attended Roann, but graduated at Northfield or elsewhere to join them. Joe Krom is president and Judy Cole is secretary. ROANN LIONS CLUB VALENTINE BANQUET: The Roann Lions Club will provide the senior citizens of the Roann community with dinner and entertainment on Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. This will be held at the Roann United Methodist Church. To help in preparing for the meal please call 765-833-5663. You do not have to be registered to attend. They will also be offering home deliveries for shut-ins in the community. If you know of someone to be added to the list, or to make a reservation, please call the number listed. They hope you can join them and enjoy a night out after being snuggled in at home from the winter weather this year. KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP will be held for just one day, March 19, from 8-11:30 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. in the lobby area of the Honeywell Center. Any child planning on attending kindergarten this fall must

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town people to decorate their yards in honor of the vets. The committee wants to put together a Veteran Roll Call for the LaFontaine and Liberty Township. They would like for anyone else who would like to help to come to the next meeting in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. PETER HECK (radio host) is coming to the Church of Christ at Treaty on Feb. 22 and 23. This program will include “ A m e r i c a ’ s Foundation of Faith” with multimedia. This will be presented in four one-hour sections on Sat. Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch provided. Peter will also speak on Sun. Feb. 23 in their bible school hour and in worship. There is no charge to come and hear this

program. Lunch is included. JOSHUA SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS of the Church of Christ at Treaty is preparing care packages for their college students and servicemen and women. They are inviting you to join them in sponsoring a box. Cards or notes of encouragement would be a wonderful gift as well. SCHOLARSHIPS are available for LaFontaine and Liberty Township Seniors. You must live in LaFontaine or Liberty Township and plan on going on to college. You may get the application at the guidance counselor’s office at Southwood High. These are given out every year by the LaFontaine Lions. The amount varies each year. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mitchell Mercer, Feb. 4 WORDS OF WIS-

DOM “Go into the arts. I’m not kidding. The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.” Kurt Vonnegut 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.

drinks and pie! Ballroom dancing (with free lessons) will follow the meal. Bring a friend or come alone! The church is located on SR 15 two miles north of SR 114. For questions or reservations, call Carolyn Railsback at 574-5662879 or Russ Reahard at 260-982-4399. NORTH MANCHESTER RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM KICKOFF MEETING will be held on Thursday, Feb 13 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Congregational Christian Church. Anyone who has had a team in the past, is interested in starting a team this year, or is a church curious about what’s going on, please come join the fun. The April 26 Relay for Life event will have a new venue but the same great family fun event! SHEPHERD CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS: Feb 12, 910:05 a.m.: NEWSTALK – David Swartz, US State Department, Retired; 10:15-11 a.m.: ADVENTURES IN LEARNING “Environmental Challenges 101” Paul Steury, Education Coordinator of Merry Lea, Goshen College Professor. Feb 19 8:309:20 a.m. MEDTALK – Dr. Dan Kragt, MD Middlebury, IN Doctor for the Amish only; 9:30-10:30 a.m. NEWSTALK– David Swartz, US State Department, Retired. All programs are held on Wednesday morning at the Town Life Center, located at 603 Bond Street, North Manchester. ROTARY BENE-

FIT LUNCH: The Rotary Club of North Manchester is serving a lunch at the Main View on Sunday, Feb 23 from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. This is a fund-raiser to help the Rotary Club continue their thirty-plus years of support for local activities such as school sports, the ECR, the Early Learning Center, student scholarships and assist in school reading programs. The menu is either Swiss steak or chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls and beverages. MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969 45 YEAR REUNION: Save the dates June 28 and 29, for the upcoming reunion of the Class of ’69. Share the date and contact information with other classmates. Call 260-437-6582 with contact information or to learn more. Watch for more details and mailing from the MHS Alumni Association. MOPS (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS): Moms, join other mothers of preschoolers for a chance to recharge, make connections and learn about things that matter to you in this stage of your life. All this while your child is gathering with other preschoolers in another part of the church. MOPS meet the first and third Tuesday each month during the school year at the First Brethren Church located at 407 N. Sycamore Street, N. Manchester. Please

contact Myra at 260466-4630 with any questions. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS OF DECEASED ADULT CHILDREN: A grief support group for Mothers of Deceased Adult children meets 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 opened to all mothers who have experienced the loss through death of an adult child. There is no charge and we are a very ecumenical group. For more information about our meetings Contact: Marie Quick, 260-982-8252 or 260-5046179 PARTING SHOTS: “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.” ― Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture 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 as early as possible.

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Wabash • Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 18 At approximately 1 a.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Ethan Pierce, 23, Warren, was traveling on CR650 at an unsafe speed, with a bald left front tire, a spare tire on the right front and slid off the road, striking a REMC utility pole, later leaving the scene. Jan. 22 At approximately 6:11 p.m., an eastbound vehicle driven by Adam Denney, 17, Wabash, hit a patch of ice, lost control and ran off SR124. Jan. 23 At approximately 4:55 a.m., a westbound vehicle driven by Anthony Bolen, 20, Lagro, began to slide on US24, left the roadway and struck a steel guardrail. At approximately 8:42 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Jamie West, 34, North Manchester, was struck by a vehicle driven by David Nice, 37, Urbana, after Nice slid through the intersection of SR13 and SR16. Jan. 24 At approximately 12:50 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven

by Abdul Chaudhry, 64, Warsaw, struck a deer on CR300. At approximately 5:19 p.m., an eastbound vehicle driven by Samuel Walburn, 19, Bluffton, lost control on SR124 due to road conditions, left the roadway and rolled the vehicle. At approximately 6:11 p.m., an eastbound vehicle driven by Brian Younce, 50, Wabash, lost control on CR200, hit a snow drift, left the roadway and drove through a fence. At approximately 8:19 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Makala Wilson, 16, Wabash, lost control on Meridian Rd., left the roadway and rolled the vehicle. At approximately 9:55 p.m., a westbound vehicle driven by Brenda Helvey, 46, North Manchester, lost control on CR1300, hit a snow drift, left the roadway and struck a fence. Jan. 25 At approximately 3:40 p.m., a westbound vehicle driven by Laura Cuthbertson, 23, Addison, Mich., struck loose snow on US24, skidded off the roadway, drove into a ditch and rolled the vehicle. Jan. 26 At approximately

3:16 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Derrick Ball, 27, Urbana, was struck while attempting to make a left turn off SR13, by a vehicle driven by Noreta Mort, 76, North Manchester. Mort was then rear ended by a vehicle driven by Efren Cerrillo, 40, Marion. At approximately 3:34 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Heather Hathaway, 21, North Manchester, became

stuck on deep snow on CR500. A vehicle driven by Keith King, 59, Indianapolis, struck Hathaway’s vehicle due to poor visibility on the roadway. Jan. 27 At approximately 1:23 p.m., a northbound vehicle driven by Ken Maynard, 49, Alexandria, left the roadway to avoid a collision on SR15. The vehicle then tipped into the ditch. Jan. 28 At approximately

6:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Deloise Hurst, 62, Roann, was backing out of Rolling Meadows’ parking lot, did not see a second vehicle and backed into the vehicle. Jan. 29 At approximately 12:51 p.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Andrew Sturtsman, 42, North Manchester, left Meridian Rd. to avoid a collision with a vehicle that was stopped across

Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Kirtlan, 92 Member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ Sept. 20, 1921 – Jan. 31, 2014 Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Kirtlan, 92, Wabash, died at 8:55 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at Wabash County Hospital. She was born Sept. 20, 1921 in Wabash, to Albert and Nellie (Jeffrey) Gordon. Betty was a graduate of Wabash High School. She married Roscoe R. Kirtlan in Wabash on Jan. 25, 1940; he died Nov. 16, 1985. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, and a former member of the Progressive Garden Club, and the Range Line Home Economics Club. She is survived by three children, Jerry L (Bonita) Kirtlan, and Nancy M Krom, both of Wabash, and Daniel J. (Bonnie) Kirtlan, Loudenville, Ohio, eight grandchildren, Stan (Christy) Kirtlan, Grove City, Ohio, Steve (Cathy) Kirtlan, Wabash, Sharon (Dave) Oster, Mantua, Ohio, Scott (Sandi) Kirtlan, Wabash, Ken (Carla) Krom, Liberty, Ind., Jeff (Kaye) Krom, Roann, Brad (Julie) Kirtlan, Nashville, Ohio, and Becky (Chielu) Kakanwa, Knoxville, Tenn., 29 great-grandchildren, and four great, great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, and two great-grandsons. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. St. Rd. 15, Wabash, with Solomon David and David Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Monday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, and one hour prior to the service, Tuesday at the church. Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. The memorial guest book for Betty may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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both lanes of traffic. Jan. 30 At approximately 6:54 p.m., an eastbound vehicle driven by Linda Boxell, 51, Huntington, struck a

deer on SR124.

Bookings Jan. 24 Eric Woodward, 25, Wabash, felony revocation of proba-

James Sailors, 86 U.S. Army veteran March 9, 1927 – Jan. 25, 2014

James Sailors, 86, formerly of LaFontaine, died at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. He was born March 9, 1927. He was married to Bette Cook, deceased. He is survived by two daughters, one brother, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Two sons, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, on Feb. 1. Burial followed in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery, LaFontaine.

Donald Sellers, 45 Former Wabash resident Dec. 25, 1968 – Jan. 25, 2014

Donald Sellers, 45, Kewanna, died at 12:51 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. He was born on Dec. 25, 1968 in Wabash. He was married to Katherine Ray; she survives. Five sons, two daughters, a brother, four sisters and eight grandchildren also survive him. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 1 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial followed in the Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Richard McKee, 83 Air Force veteran Aug. 22, 1930 – Jan. 27, 2014 Richard McKee, 83, Silver Lake, died at 9:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. He was born Aug. 22, 1930. He was married to Carol A. Schenkel; she survives. One son, one daughter, five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild also survive him. Four brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Jan. 31 at McKee Mortuary. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester.

Historical facts for Feb. 5—11 by Kalie Ammons It’s time to take a moment to look at the past. The Paper’s historical facts for this week are: Bonus Fact-Feb. 3, 1959—Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson die when their Beechcraft Bonanza plane crashes in Iowa and is now known as “the day the music died.” Feb. 5, 1917— Congress passes the

Immigration Act, requiring immigrants to pass a literacy test and banning Asian workers. Feb. 5, 1928— Author and priest Andrew Greeley is born. Feb. 6, 1937—Of Mice and Men, a famous novel by John Steinbeck, is published. Feb. 6, 1985—The Reagan Doctrine is announced in a State of the Union Address.

Feb. 7, 1964—The Beatles arrive in the United States, causing hordes of screaming teenagers to storm New York. Feb. 7, 1995—The European Union is signed, bringing European countries together as an economic unit. Feb. 8, 1915—The silent film Birth of a Nation opens, breaking box office records and inspiring cinema for decades to come. Feb. 8, 1924—The

first execution by lethal gas takes place in Nevada. Feb. 9, 1825—John Quincy Adams becomes president by the vote of the House since no candidate received a majority of electoral votes. Feb. 9, 1950— Joseph McCarthy claims that 205 Communists have infiltrated the U.S. State Department. Feb. 10, 1846— Mormons of Illinois start their migration

to Salt Lake City, Utah. Feb. 10, 1962— Soviets exchange American Francis Powers for a captured spy. Feb. 11, 1805— Sacagawea gives birth to her son with the aid of Lewis and Clark. Feb. 11, 1990— Nelson Mandela, a leader in a peaceful movement to end apartheid, is released from prison after 27 years.

tion. unlawful possession of a firearm, serious dangerous felon. Brad Gray. 37, Wabash, misdemeanor probation violation, operating while intoxicated. Jan. 25 Jonathan Sledge, 31, Wabash, felony possession of controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Jan. 26 Jon Haupert, 26, Lagro, felony possession of meth. Jessie Swafford, 26, Lagro, felony possession of meth. Kelli Hayslett, 36, Andalusia, Ala., misdemeanor failure to appear, driving while suspended. Jan. 27 Daniel Roberts, 31, Peru, revocation of electronic home device, operating while intoxicated. Jan. 28 Clint Bishir, 28, Wabash, felony parole violation.

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www.thepaperofwabash.com Georgia England, 47, Huntington, revocation of probation, operating while intoxicated. Jan. 29 Kenny Purvis, 35, North Manchester, felony domestic battery. Jan. 30 James Fairchild, 41, LaFontaine, misdemeanor failure to appear, driving while suspended, felony failure to appear, stolen property, misdemeanor, failure to appear, hearing, failure to pay child support. Juan Jimenez, 29, Macy, violation of work release. Citations Jan. 12 Ashley Schmitt, 20, Glen Ellyn, Ill., SR124, 72 in a 55. Dakota Wallace, 24, LaFontaine, SR15, 70 in a 55. Jan. 17 Ned Buchan, 28, Decatur, SR124, 70 in a 55. Jan. 21

R. Lowell Yohe, 89 North Manchester resident

Darrel Hall, 60, Peru, SR124, 72 in a 55. Jan. 24 Makala Wilson, 16, Wabash, Meridian Rd., minor’s license probationary, speed greater than reasonable under conditions. Jan. 30 Morgan O’Reilly, 17, Larwill, SR13, 70 in a 55.

Wabash City Police Department Accidents Jan. 24 At approximately 12:16 a.m., a southbound vehicle driven by Zachary Vigar, 21, Roann, was unable to stop after a vehicle driven by Robert Cash, 53, Lagro, stopped at a light.

Patricia Ulmer, 74 Wabash High School graduate Sept. 17, 1939 – Jan. 21, 2014 Patricia Ulmer, 74, formerly of Wabash, died on Jan. 21. She was born Sept. 17, 1939. She was married to Ross Ulmer; he survives. One son, one daughter, two grandchildren and four sisters also survive her. Three brothers preceded her in death. A life celebration service was held at Wabash Church on Jan. 26. Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Pleasant Lake.

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Wayne Swihart, 96 Former North Manchester resident May 5, 1917 – Jan. 24, 2014

Wayne E. Swihart, 96, Valparaiso, and formerly of North Manchester, died at 10:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home, Valparaiso. He was born in Kosciusko County, on May 5, 1917 to Clarence and Nettie (Lindzy) Swihart. On Sept. 14, 1940, he married Mildred E. Beigh. She died March 3, 2010. Wayne graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1935. He did his undergraduate studies at Manchester College earning a BA degree in 1940 and an MA degree from Ohio State University in 1945. He did graduate studies at Indiana University and Ashland Theological Seminary and was an ordained an elder by the Brethren Church. Along with his wife Mildred, Wayne served as student pastor at Congregational Christian in Ohio; Burlington Brethren Church, Tiosa and Mexico Brethren Church, Milford Brethren Church, Muncie Brethren Church and Mishawaka Brethren Church retiring in 1986. Wayne began church service as youth director with First Brethren Church at North Manchester. For 17 years he was teacher and administrator in public schools of Ohio and Indiana and for 30 years he was with Valparaiso University, retiring as associate professor of education. He is survived by two sons, Thomas (Sharon) Swihart, Valparaiso, and David (Rita) Swihart, Leesburg; two daughters, Ann (Jack) Swihart Butts, Naples, Fla. and Nancy (Martin) Swihart McClintock, St. Louis, Mo.; his grandchildren, Jason Butts, Kevin Butts, Lisa Swihart, Mandy Swihart, Rob Swihart, Christa Swihart, Michael Swihart, Jamie Swihart, Ryan McClintock, Jef McClintock and Amy McClintock; 13 great grandchildren also survive. One brother, Harold Swihart is deceased. Wayne was a member of First Brethren Church, North Manchester, and First Presbyterian Church, Valparaiso. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. For those who wish to honor the memory of Wayne E. Swihart, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 50 E. 91St. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

J.D. Hamilton tabbed 2013 NCBWA/Wilbur Snypp Award recipient

April 2, 1924 – Jan. 28, 2014

R. Lowell Yohe, 89, North Manchester, died at 7:05 p.m. on Jan. 28. He was born April 2, 1924. He married Martha Stinebaugh; she survives. Two sons, one daughter, one sister, nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren also survive him. He was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. at Timbercrest Chapel, 2201 East Street, and North Manchester. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Manchester Church of the Brethren Memorial Garden, North Manchester.

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GAINESVILLE, Fla.—J.D. Hamilton, who has been the Director of Media Relations and Communications for the NCAA College World Series since 2004, is the 39th recipient of the Wilbur Snypp Award, presented annually by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association for outstanding contributions to college baseball. “I am very honored and humbled by this award,” Hamilton said. “I am just a kid from Wabash, Ind., who dreamed of working in sports growing up as a kid.” “I have been very fortunate to have had Joe Gentry, Langston Rodgers and Jim Vruggink as mentors early in my career. They taught me how to respect the profession, and to value the individuals that I would come in contact with along the way in my career. I am very lucky to have worked with some very talented individuals throughout my career, especially my current co-

workers at the NCAA, many of whom I have worked with at the College World Series, including Randy Buhr, Kim Giles, Damani Leech, Jenn Rodgers, Chad Tolliver, Jeff Williams and David Worlock. They push me to be the best person I can be, and I try to treat everyone with great respect day-in and day-out.” “I have been very fortunate to have been affiliated with the Division I B a s e b a l l Championship and the CWS since 2004. During this time, college baseball all across the country has grown immensely, and so has the interest from all forms of media. My job is continually to listen to and serve the members of the media, and the talented sports information directors, so they can do their job. To be honored with this prestigious award along with so many other outstanding individuals is very humbling. Thank you for this great honor.” Hamilton has been involved with college

baseball for over 20 years and is a great contributor to the betterment of the NCBWA Awards and the Dick Howser Trophy. As the Assistant Director of Media Coordination and Statistics at the NCAA for over a decade, he plays a pivotal role as the Media Coordinator for the CWS in Omaha each June. Not only does Hamilton handle the influx of credential requests and oversee the statisticians who score each of the tournament games, he now oversees the press box operation at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha since the event moved from historic Rosenblatt Stadium. He began helping at the CWS in 2004 and this past season marked his eighth as the event’s media coordinator. In addition to his duties in Omaha, Hamilton works the Football Championship Subdivision final and helps at the men’s NCAA basketball Final Four. “J.D. Hamilton has done so much for college baseball on

the national and university levels for many years,” NCBWA executive director Bo Carter said. “His behindthe-scenes efforts to serve the news media and provide an optimum atmosphere during the NCAA World Series have been recognized. He is very deserving of this honor.” A 1994 graduate of the University of Indianapolis, Hamilton has served as a member of the sports information staffs at the University of Indianapolis (student assistant all four years), the University of Mississippi, Purdue University, Quincy University, the Horizon League and IUPUI. Prior to working at the NCAA, he spent two years as an assistant athletics director at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. A native of Wabash, Ind., he received his bachelor’s degree in sports information from the University of Indianapolis. Hamilton and his

wife, Cindy, reside in Indianapolis and are foster parents. Hamilton joins an illustrious group of College Sports I n f o r m a t i o n Directors of America Hall of Famers, noted national journalists and others in receiving the award. The plaque memorializes longtime Ohio State sports information director and NCBWA founder, the late Wilbur (Bill) Snypp. Snypp was a noted contributor to the writers’ organization, which was initiated in 1962, as well as an officer in the group. T h e N C B WA / Wi l b u r Snypp Award yearly honors a professional for contributions to the sport of college baseball. A panel of previous winners, who include past NCAA College World Series directors, College Sports Information Directors of America Hall of Fame members, decorated media members and others, conducts voting.

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Vigar rear ended Cash’s vehicle on Cass St. Jan. 30 At approximately 1:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mary Haines, 78, Wabash, struck another vehicle parked in WalMart’s parking lot.

Citations Jan. 25 Jonathan Sledge, 31, Wabash, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance. Jan. 26 Andrew Starr, 25, Wabash, failure to appear, driving while suspended. Kelli Hayslett, 36, Andalusia, Ala., failure to appear, driving while suspended. Jan. 28 Clint Bishir, 28, Wabash, parole violation. Angela Pier, 38, LaFontaine, expired plates. Jan. 29 Mary Seaborn, 28, Marion, fraud on financial. Kenny Purvis, 35, North Manchester, domestic battery. Jan. 30 Austin Jones, 15, Wabash, incorrigibility.

Michael McCallum, trust deed. Jennie McCallum and Michael McCallum to Harold McCallum and Delores McCallum, quitclaim deed. Morris Williams and Doris Williams to Doris Williams, quitclaim deed. Federal Home Loan Mortgage to Justin Hill and

Makenzie Weaver, warranty deed. Earl Coe to Earl Coe and Sherry Coe, quitclaim deed. Cory Brainard to Ryan Lester, warranty deed. Gary Barlow and George Barlow to Cory Brainard and Maia Brainard, personal rep deed. N a t i o n s t a r Mortgage LLC to

Federal National Mortgage, warranty deed. Bryan Myers to Darvin Crace and Virginia Crace, warranty deed. Julia Alderfer to Tammy Funk, deed. Matthew Cantrell and Teri George to CRRH LLC, deed. Brenda Hiner to Tracie Cochran, warranty deed.

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Amy Sullivan qualifies for Edward Jones’ Financial Advisor Leaders Conference

Amy Sullivan, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Wabash, qualified for the firm’s 2014 Financial Advisor Leaders Conference. This conference recognizes financial

advisors who are among the leaders in the financial-services firm. Sullivan was one of only 1,003 financial advisors who qualified out of the firm’s nearly 12,000 financial

advisors in the U.S. and Canada. The 2014 conference will be held in May at the firm’s headquarters in St. Louis, Mo. “Qualifying for this conference shows a tremendous amount

of discipline, commitment and work ethic,” says Alan Kindsvater, an Edward Jones partner responsible for Advanced Branch Training, and host of the conference.

FRONTIERMAN VISITS O.J. NEIGHBOURS ELEMENTARY: The Honeywell Center presented Kevin Stonerock as a frontiersman living in Indiana back in 1810 to the 3rd graders at O.J. Neighbours Elementary on Friday, Jan. 31. Showing up in full costume, Stonerock never lost character, explaining to the kids how life was back in 1810, from how they dressed to what jobs were available or telling comical stories like smashing a bear in the foot while looking for wild onions. The students laughed while the learned as Stonerock used humor to keep the students engaged. (photo by Emily Armentrout)

PRAY FOR JUDGE BOBBY MCCALLEN! Please: pray in the name of Jesus the Christ, for young [Judge] Bobby McCallen to repent, and return the $50,000.00 cash bond, posted to gain my release from jail on Thanksgiving Day, regarding the Celotex property, which I have NO; nor have I ever had any ownership, care, custody or control of.

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North Manchester Funeral Director Facing Criminal Charges in Knox County By Shaun Tilghman The News Journal

On Monday, Jan. 27, detectives from Vincennes Police Department arrested North Manchester resident Michael J. McKee, 56, based on his alleged misconduct with a minor in Vincennes. McKee, who is the owner and funeral director of McKee Mortuary in North Manchester, was taken into custody following an investigation that resulted in the following preliminary charges: Criminal Deviate Conduct, class B felony; Child Seduction, class C felony; and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor, class A misdemeanor. According to the press release issued by VPD, the detectives traveled to North Manchester on Monday to conduct a criminal investigation into a sex offense that possibly occurred in Vincennes between Jan. 18 and 19. The original complaint stated that the suspect and victim traveled together to Vincennes

MICHAEL J. MCKEE and stayed at a hotel in the area. The North Manchester Police Department and Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) assisted with the investigation. “The DCS now has a hotline (the Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline), and once a complaint is taken – and determined to meet criteria for an assessment – then the case is assigned to the local DCS office,” said Detective Sgt. Jon Hillenbrand, an investigating officer with Vincennes Police Department. “Since the complaint occurred in Knox County, DCS assigned the case to that office,” Detective Sgt. Hillenbrand continued, “but the Knox

County office then contacted the Wabash County office since both the victim and the suspect were in Wabash County. The local office in Wabash actually began their investigation before we came to perform the criminal investigation – we regularly work with DCS when it comes to charges of this nature.” While in North Manchester, the detectives conducted several interviews before McKee was placed under arrest and transported back to Vincennes, where he was booked into the Knox County Law Enforcement Center at approximately 7:20 p.m. McKee was released shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when his $2,500 bail was posted, according to the Knox County Sheriff ’s Department. “The charges are filed in the county where the complaint originated, which was Knox County, and that’s why we traveled to North Manchester to investigate,” Detective Sgt. Hillenbrand concluded, “however, we did contact local law enforcement for their

Girls Sectional Basketball Draw The girls’ basketball sectional gets underway Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Northfield.

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Congregational Christian Church hosts benefits for Hensley Family The North M a n c h e s t e r Congregational Christian Church is hosting two benefit meals to help offset medical expenses for the family of Mike Hensley. The “Bean Boogie” – dinner and concert featuring Toby Tobias, JP Freeman and many others will be held on Saturday, Feb 15 from 4-8 p.m. The second

event will be the March 1 Community Breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Both events will be held at the church located at 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester. Mike was suddenly hospitalized on Dec. 19 diagnosed with a dissected aorta. The aorta is the main artery, which extends from the heart down to the abdomen and

supplies blood to the whole body. A tear on the inside of the artery lining had allowed blood to flow in between the walls of the lining, which left untreated would lead to death. Mike’s symptoms led to the discovery of the problem in time to perform the needed surgery to successfully correct the concern. Mike was hospital-

ized at Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne and later transferred to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis where a team of specialized surgeons worked seven hours to complete the surgery. He was released to return home to recuperate on Jan. 13. The Hensley family is made up of Mike and his children, Katie, a senior; Kylie, a junior who both attend Manchester Junior/Senior High School, and Korbin, who is a sixth grader at Manchester Intermediate School. The family lost their beloved wife and mother, Jolene, to cancer on Feb. 9, 2009. Mike is selfemployed as a consultant to businesses helping them improve profits, grow market share and most importantly, retain and grow jobs for the State of Indiana. Mike continues to improve, visiting the church as often as

THE HENSLEY FAMILY: Kylie, Korbin, Michael and Katie possible to walk and build up his strength. He returned to Indianapolis on Feb. 4 to have the staples removed from his incision and while there is a long way to go, it is his hope and

plan to return to work soon. The Community Breakfast committee is humbled to donate the profits from the upcoming events to support and encourage the Hensley

Family. Donations marked “Boogie” may be received by the Congregational Christian Church Benevolence Fund for the family. Contact the church at 982-2882 for more information.

YMCA on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 1:30 p.m. The competition is open to all boys and girls ages 9 - 14 as of Jan. 1, 2014. There is no cost to enter the championship. All winners of this local championship can participate in the district championship to be held the same day beginning at 3 p.m. Winners of the district championship advance to regional and state competitions. A registration table will be set up at approximately 11:30 a.m. outside the YMCA gym doors. If you have any questions, please call Andy Forthofer at 260563-8953.

North Manchester Church of the Brethren sponsors blood drive Feb. 6

LOCAL BRIEFS Manchester Symphony Orchestra invites public to “Celebrating 75 Years Dinner” Please join us in celebrating 75 years of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra. Dinner and entertainment includes performances from three different musical groups, plus stories to look back on the last 75 years and to look forward to the next 75 years. The dinner is to help benefit the MSO’s Youth Fund

Drive. The dinner will be Saturday, Feb. 8 from 5:30—7:30 p.m. in the M a n c h e s t e r University Union second floor Lahman Room. Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. with the no later than Feb. 3.

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Please join us for our next blood drive on Feb. 6 at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren, located on 1300 N. Beckley Street in North Manchester. The hours are from noon until 6 p.m. If you do not have a scheduled appointment, you may call 1-800-448-3543 to make one or walkins are always welcome. Please bring your donor card or some other form of positive identification. Without one of these you will not be eligible to donate. Sixteen year olds are now eligible to donate in Indiana if they have a consent form from the Red Cross that is signed by their parents. Please plan to attend this drive and help those who are in need of blood. Remember, you can be a regular donor and give every eight weeks.

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Sara Evans talks about music and family prior to her show at Honeywell. by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com

Country music star Sara Evans is coming to the Honeywell Center Friday, Jan. 7., just two months before the release of her seventh studio album “Slow Me Down.” One of seven children, Evans got an early start on her music career, singing in her family band from the age of 5. A Missouri native, Evans lived in Nashville for most of her career, releasing her first studio album Three Chords and the Truth in 1997. Her second album, No Place That Far, earned Evans her first Gold record, it’s title track climbing to the number one spot on the Hot Country Songs chart. After a short stint on Dancing With The Stars, Evans filed for divorce in late 2006. She remarried in 2008 and currently resides outside Birmingham with her husband and three children. On Monday, Jan. 27, Evans took a few minutes before a trip to the grocery store to answer a few questions about her life, her new album, and her upcoming trip to the Honeywell Center. Q: What was it like growing up as a singer and performing at such a young age? A: Music was a huge part of my family, and so when you start doing something that young, I mean, I was gifted as a singer, and so I don’t remember doing anything else. Everyone in my hometown and school just accepted that that’s who Sara Evans was. All of my siblings are musically talented, and it was just kind of what we did. We were farmers, and we also performed music, and so we would be traveling all the time on the weekends to play rodeos and fairs and festivals. I grew up singing in bars in cover bands, so when I was 10 years old, I would go do a four hour gig, you know covering all the country songs, like Reba McEntire and Loretta Lynn and all that stuff, so it was awesome. There were times where I hated it because I wanted to be normal and I was a

big athlete. I was very into sports, and so sometimes it conflicted with other things that I wanted to do. It’s been that way my whole life and still is today. When you book shows, you have to commit to them. It definitely takes priority over anything else, so you have to find a way to balance it. I used to say I never celebrated a regular New Years Eve growing up, because we always played a gig on New Years Eve, but I wouldn’t change anything, because it taught me so much and that experience is just invaluable. Q: Speaking of balance, what’s it like trying to balance being a country music star with being a mom? A: Well it’s funny. Of course, you know I have a new album

coming out March 11, and you know it’s always a really, really busy time, and it can be stressful, but also very exciting and fun. You know, you’re doing all the press and everything that surrounds launching an album. Growing up the way I grew up, on a farm with six siblings, my mother cooked, and still does cook, three meals a day. I learned the value of being domestic and cooking, cleaning, being a wife, being a mother. I learned the value of that, the importance of that, and so to me, it is just as important as being successful in my career. So, I do have trouble finding a balance sometimes, because if I have to leave and be away from my children, then I feel really

guilty, but then when I’m home, if I’m not working or I feel like I could be doing more with my career, then I feel guilty about that. So it’s definitely something that I have to work on, but I’ve been doing it long enough now, my oldest child is 14, so I’ve been a mom in the music industry for long enough now that I feel like I’ve got it figured out, you know what I mean? Q: What inspired your first Platinum single, A Little Bit Stronger? A: Well I didn’t write it, it was written by Hillary Scott with Lady Antebellum. I know she talked about a boyfriend that broke up with her, and she was madly in love with him, and he just dumped her out of the

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blue. That was her inspiration, but for me, I just thought it was a great song. I just thought it was so cool how vulnerable the song is and how the singer is talking about, “I am getting better, but I’m not totally there yet, and it’s baby steps,” and I just thought that was a really realistic and sad take on it, going through something hard. Q: Looking back now, you’ve got two “Greatest Hits” albums. Did you always foresee this? Did you always know that you were going to be a country music star releasing “Sara Evans Greatest Hits?” A: You know, I think I did. Like I said, it was so ingrained in me at an early age that this is who I am. I accepted it, my family accepted it, my siblings accepted it. To

answer your question, did I know? I think I did. I just feel like I’m one of those people that didn’t have to search and look for what I was going to do with my life. I just feel like it was laid out for me, and I just knew

that this was in the cards for me. I hoped that it would involve hit records and touring and awards and stuff, so that’s just kind of what I worked for. Q: You said that you (continued on page 21)

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by Gary Andrews The Northfield boys’ basketball team hosted a very talented Huntington North squad Saturday, falling to the Vikings 61-38. Huntington got off to a quick 5-0 start on a three from Caleb Landrum and a bucket from Cody Adams. Austin Burns got the Norse on the board with a free throw, but the hot Huntington shooting continued. Kyle Platt would drain a three and was followed by a Matt Hogan bucket to

increase the lead to 10-1. Tanner Wilcox would connect for the Norse to make it 10-3 before Hogan hit again to end the quarter with Huntington leading 12-3. To start the second quarter, Noah Shear hit two free throws to make it 12-5 when the Vikings went on a run. Konner Platt would hit two free throws that started a 10-0 run as the Vikings stretched their lead to 22-5. Two Wilcox free throws made it 22-7 when Konner Platt drained

a three. Down 27-9 Wilcox and Jarred Short would hit back to back buckets to make it 27-13, but again the Vikings got a bucket right before the end of the quarter by Grant Canady to lead 29-13 at the half. Kyle Platt and Caleb Landrum would get buckets to start the third quarter to give the Vikings their largest lead of the night at 20 points. Northfield would get two free throws from Heath Miller and one from Shear, but the teams traded buckets

two for one in Huntington’s favor as the Vikings built their lead to 42-21 at the end of the third quarter. Behind Austin Burns and Tanner Wilcox the Norse would get the Viking lead under 20 when Huntington reeled off 12 straight to open a 56-25 lead. With Huntington up 59-28 Tanner Wilcox and Jarred Short got hot, scoring 9 straight between the two to make it 59-38 before a Luke Reust bucket ended the night, 61-38.

Knights Flex Their Muscle At North Miami

by Gary Andrews With Tippecanoe Valley beating Manchester the Southwood boys’ basketball team needed a win at North Miami Friday to keep pace at having a shot at the TRC title. The Knights wasted no time flexing their muscle, jumping out to a 7-0 lead on their way to a 76-48 win. Corey Phillipy would hit a three right off the bat that started a 7-0 run. A Zach Hobson free throw and a three from Jackson Blair made it 7-0 before an Evan Sumner three closed the gap to 7-3. Again the Knights would go on a 7-0 run, this time started by an Alex Harmon bucket. Corey Phillipy would then drain a deuce before Blair connected from behind the arch for the second time and Southwood led 14-3 after one. The Knights would use a series of burst in the second. After Keith Rouch hit to make it 14-5, Blair

would hit his third straight bomb, then a two as the Knight lead was 19-5. Dakota Ribble would stop the Blair run with a bucket, but Zach Hobson answered with a bucket, followed by two Corey Phillipy free throws and a Alex Harmon bucket made it 26-7. After a Kevin Huffman three point play made it 26-10, the Knights would go again. Jackson Blair converted a threepoint play that was followed by a bucket from Ross Phillipy, forcing North Miami to call time out. Out of the time out, Corey Phillipy would drain a three while being fouled and convert a four-point play with a free throw as the Knights built their lead to 35-10. The Knights weren’t done there. Noah Kirk and Zach Hobson would drain back to back three’s as the lead grew to 41-10. At 41-12 Blair would find his fourth bucket from long range and Logan Paris scored off a

steal as the Knights would use a 32-9 quarter to open a 46-12 halftime lead. The Southwood momentum would stay at a high level in the third as the Knights would score 22 points with five different players scoring. The Warriors would also start to find the bucket at a better percentage, scoring 18 points of their own. The two teams traded blows the entire quarter with Corey Phillipy hitting Southwood’s 9th three pointer of the game and Luke Elliott scoring the last two buckets as the Knights led 68-30 after three. With the game well in hand the Knights called off the dogs in the fourth as North Miami kept firing away, out scoring Southwood 18-8 for the 76-48 final. Leading the Knights was Jackson Blair with 21 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, and 4 steals. Corey Phillipy added 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2

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NORTHFIELD’S Tanner Wilcox going up for block against the Huntington North Vikings in Northfield’s 61-38 loss Saturday. (photo by Gary Andrews) The junior varsity topped North Miami 56-36. Clay Hinrichsen led the Knights with 25 points. Blake Martz and Christian Deeter added 7 points each. Brandin Frazier had 6 points, Andrew Finicle 4, Jacob Lloyd 4, Matt Cox 3.

The Southwood C team defeated North Miami 37-12. Leading the Knights was Drew Hileman with 9 points. Will Roberts added 7, Paul Farlow 6, Luke Perlich 6, Jeffery Finicle 5, Ryan Everhart 2, Seth Zahulka 2.

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Sara Evans talks about music... continued from page 19 have a very musically talented family. Are any of your siblings doing music professionally? A: My brother, Matt, is my bass player and my band leader, and his wife is my stylist, so they are both on the road with me. Everybody else still lives in Missouri. A couple of them have local cover bands that they do, both of my sisters have sang on my record and toured with me at different times, but neither of them are doing it right now. They’re both stay-at-home moms, and they both have really young children. Everybody can play an instrument and sing, but Matt and I are the two that pursued it professionally. Q: I asked some of our readers and your fans to submit their questions. The first

one is, “Are most of your songs based on your life events? Do you write them for fun, for others, or for yourself?” A: You know, not very many songs are based on my life events. All the songs that I write are inspired by something, something that I watched on TV or something that I heard someone say, or you know, an experience that I watched a friend go through. I would say “Born to Fly” is the one true song that has truly been written about my life. It talks about growing up on the farm and loving my home, but also dreaming of the day that I can leave and go pursue my dreams. The inspiration for my song writing comes from anywhere and everywhere. A lot of times it will

come from my cowriters. They come to Birmingham and we go out in my little studio that I have, and often times they will have something that they like to write about and we’ll go with that, or vice versa, so it comes from everywhere. I’m not one of those songwriters that can write when things…sometimes you hear people say, “well I went through one of the hardest times of my life, and that’s when I wrote my best album,” and I’m just the opposite. If I’m really stressed in my personal life, I cannot be creative, because I can’t think about anything but the stress. Q: The second reader submitted question is, “What country star do you look up to the most?” A: I’ve always loved Reba McIntire. I just

think she’s so cool and you know, she’s such a hard worker, and she’s truly a gifted singer. She’s just one of those people, and I’ve toured with her before, and she’s just fabulous to work with. She was probably my biggest vocal inspiration as a child. Q: The last reader submitted question is, “Who would you most like to do a duet with?” A: Well I have two duets on my new album, one is with Isaac Slade from The Fray, and the other is with Gavin DeGraw, and those were both dreams come true. I’m super excited and proud of those two songs. Both of those, I think, will be singles, I hope. You know, I’ve always wanted to do a duet with Dwight Yoakam. I absolutely love him. That’s probably, in country music, who I’d like to

Historical Society would like to make a correction to a press release they ran in a previous issue of The Paper. The Historical Society will be celebrating Lincoln’s

birthday on Monday, Feb. 10. The program will be held in the Assembly Room of Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East Street, at 6:40 p.m.

do that with. Q: I saw that you had done a duet with Gavin DeGraw. He’s actually going to be coming to the Honeywell Center in April. Do you have anything to say about him or about working creatively with him? A: He’s fabulous. I actually covered his song, and so we asked him to come in and do harmony, and he just….he took the song to a whole other level. He’s an amazing singer and songwriter, and I just, I’m just in love with his voice. Fans are gonna love it. Q: Other than those two duets, what should people expect when they pick up Slow Me Down in March. A: Well I think it’s

my favorite album I’ve ever made, You know, all the songs were really challenging, and I tried to kind of up my game vocally on this project and do things that were really hard and challenging. I just feel like everything came together on this project perfectly. The songs, the musicians that we chose, the background singers, all of it; I just cannot

wait for my fans to hear it. Q: Anything you’d like to add before I let you go? A: I’ll be performing there two days after my birthday, so we can celebrate my birthday! Sara Evans will take the stage at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theatre Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m.

LOCAL BRIEFS Sawdust Gang holds meeting The meeting was in doubt due to 5 to 6 inches of snow that continued to fall right up to when the president Neil Stalker arrived by directions from Fred Weiss. We had 17 members in attendance. Fred then demonstrated how to do inlay of one type of wood into another. The January meeting was cancelled due to the 10 inches of snow on the ground at that time. The February meeting will be held on Saturday the 8th, we will be traveling to Andrew, Ind. John Harshbarger has invited us into his workshop. He lives 617 N. Jackson St. The meeting will start at 2 p.m. and go to 4 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Any questions? Call Dick Johnson at 765662-1364.

4-H Dog Club begins Feb. 4

The Grant County 4-H Waggin’ Tails Dog Club will begin dog training on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. 4-H Fairgrounds, livestock pavilion (barn). The trainings will continue on Tuesdays until the Grant County 4-H Fair. If you are interested in 4-H Dog project for the 2014 4-H year, please plan to attend Feb. 4.

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Grief support group to meet 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, Feb. 3 and Monday, Feb. 17. The meeting will be held in the conference room next to the cafeteria at Wabash County Hospital. The meeting 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.

Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God to hold breakfast The Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God will be holding an all you can eat breakfast to benefit Ignite Youth Ministry of Gospel Hill on Feb. 8 from 7-10 a.m. The menu consists of biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, fries apples, bacon, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Gospel Hill Pentecostal Church of God is located at 303 S. Jefferson St. (SR15), Silver Lake.

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Monday, Feb. 17 from 7-8:30 p.m. “America at the Crossroads”: Our country is at a crossroad. We are teetering on the edge. Our economy has failed us because of unbridled greed, traditional marriage is being attacked on every front, federal fiscal irresponsibility is strapping our children with enormous debt, and the list goes on. Is there an answer? Yes! BONUS FILM: “Created Cosmos” – Our universe is truly an amazing thing. The vastness of space boggles the mind, and the beauty and diversity we find there points to a Creator. Take a tour through the universe in this astounding film. TruthSeekers examines current events from a Biblical worldview and is an outreach of Victory Bookstore. Public is invited. No admission charge. For further information call 260982-8317.

Wabash County Chamber of Commerce offers Small Business Counseling The Chamber will host Scot Goskowicz, a business counselor from the Fort Wayne Small Business Development Center,

on Feb. 5 and 19. Free personal appointments with Scot must be scheduled through the Chamber office. Whether you are starting a new business or needing assistance with your current company, SBDC has the resources to help. SBDC offers assistance with marketing demographics, funding options, business and succession

planning, growing ideas, setting goals, identifying resources, pursuing opportunities, and overcoming challenges in your business. Refining an existing business or starting a new business takes knowledge, commitment and persistence. This business counseling can help you in developing a plan to set your ideas in

motion. It also opens the door to many other experienced professionals who are able to answer more technical questions in the operation of a small business. These sessions will be located at, and sponsored by, the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce, 210 South Wabash St., Wabash, IN. Appointments may be made by calling 260-563-1168.

Vendors and entertainment sought for Tri-Chamber Home & Business expo Expo Chair Jill Vigar is happy to announce that North Manchester, Miami and Wabash County Chambers are working in partnership to bring to the community The Tri-Chamber Expo in 2014 with new days and times. The expo will be held on Friday, March 7, from 5–9 p.m. and Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The expo has long been a popular and successful community event. Sandy Chittum, President of the Miami County Chamber of

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As cold weather moves in, it’s time for pet owners to provide extra attention to their best friends. The Wabash County Animal Shelter recommends the following: Cats and dogs need protection from wet

and cold weather. As a general rule, if a human thinks it’s too cold to be outside, it’s too cold for a pet. Even though they do wear fur coats, frostbite is a threat for feet, ears and other exposed areas. It is best to keep cats

indoors. Small or shorthaired dogs should spend most of their time inside as well. Outdoor dogs need a dry, elevated doghouse with clean, dry bedding, such as straw. Avoid beds with fabric because these

will hold moisture from snow melting off of a dog’s coat and stay damp or even freeze on the bed. A flap over the door or opening will help keep snow and wind out and can be made from a piece of carpet or light weight rug

with a slit cut up the middle and secured to the house with screws or bolts. In cold weather, water for outdoor pets can freeze and won’t help a thirsty pet. Check water bowls often and break the ice or refill as needed.

St. Bernard Catholic School says ‘thank you’ with a smile

To show appreciation for the community, the students and teachers of St. Bernard Catholic School will “Paint the Town Yellow” by hand delivering smiling suns to local businesses and government offices on Jan. 27. The students will be wearing signature yellow scarves in support of National School Choice Week 2014—

the nation’s largestever celebration of educational opportunity that will see more than 5,500 indep e n d e n t ly - p l a n n e d events from Jan. 26 through Feb. 1. “In order to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week and School Choice Week, St. Bernard School decided we would like to thank area businesses

for supporting education in Wabash County,” said Principal Theresa Carroll. “We have signed smiling suns to distribute to businesses and, weather permitting, we will walk to many of them to deliver them in person.” “We’re thrilled that St. Bernard Catholic School is participating in National School

Choice Week,” said Andrew Campanella, NSCW president. “We hear a lot about education in the news, but the students, teachers, and school leaders at St. Bernard School remind us that every single day, there are great things happening in schools of choice across America.” National School

Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for children— including traditional public schools, public charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academics and homeschooling. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com.

February’s First Friday event to include scavenger hunt

by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com Downtown Wabash is gearing up for February’s First Friday. Always a popular event, this year’s First Fridays will be built around new themes, which promise to bring an exciting spin to the monthly downtown event. “We’re trying to make people aware that there are stores downtown now, because five years ago, there were a couple, but that was about it,” said Kellie Brace, owner of Dorothy Ilene and W a b a s h Marketplace’s First Fridays Committee Chair. “There are new businesses opening up like Marelli’s and we’re just trying to make people aware

that Wal-Mart isn’t the only place to go shopping.” In the month of valentines and romance, February’s theme is “I Love Downtown Wabash.” The committee has organized a “Searching For Love” scavenger hunt, including 16 downtown businesses. Each business will have maps, so participants can start anywhere. A felt heart with a word written on it will be placed somewhere inside each store. When a participant finds the heart, they write the word down on their map. Completed maps can be turned in to any of the 16 participating locations up until 3 p.m. on Saturday. One winner will be drawn from

the completed maps. They will receive a gift basket filled with gift cards and merchandise from each participating merchant valued at $500. Participating vendors include: Charley Creek Inn Candy Shop, Hoosier Salon, Modoc’s Market, The Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcome Center, Dorothy Ilene, Ellen’s Dress to Impress, Borders and Beyond, Precious Gems and Metals, Canal House Antique, Wabash County, Historical Museum, Crow’s Nest Antique Mall, M a r e l l i ’ s , Thriftalicious, Artistica Gallery, TCB Games, and Pizza King. This is only the first of many exciting themed First Fridays

to come in 2014. Organizers plan to close off Miami street during the summer months to allow for even more downtown fun. “Were open to ideas of what the public would like to see,” said Brace. “Our main focus is just getting

Sometimes placing a small rubber ball in the dish to be moved around by the wind will delay freezing, but it will not prevent it. Electric water dishes will prevent water freezing under most temperature conditions. Outdoor dogs need more calories in cold weather to produce body heat. Increasing food or adding a little vegetable oil to food can help. On the other hand, indoor pets may get less exercise in cold weather and need fewer calories to prevent weight gain. After a walk, check dogs’ paws for ice or road salt stuck between the toes. This can irritate a dog’s feet and should be removed with a wet cloth after an outing. Pets love the taste of antifreeze, but it’s a deadly poison. Be

sure to thoroughly flush radiator drainage spots in your garage or driveway with water. Check with local merchants for pet-safe antifreeze. Outdoor cats may crawl up under the hood of the car for warmth. To prevent injury, open the car hood or slap it noisily with your hand to startle any animal sleeping there before starting the engine. Even though you may not want to go outside on cold days, it’s important to stay with your dog when he goes outdoors. The exercise is good for both of you, and your pet will be safer. Following these tips will insure that you and your pet will welcome the spring together in good health.

people to come downtown and enjoy downtown. You don’t have to make any plans. Just come down and wander around.” This month’s First Friday event starts at 5 p.m. Feb. 7 and continues until 8 p.m.

Wabash’s H&R Block recently moved

H&R BLOCK MOVES TO NEW LOCATION: Wabash’s H&R Block recently moved to their new location at 1343 N. Cass Street. They are located in between True Value Hardware and Curves in the Kroger Shopper’s Plaza. The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and other members of the community, including Mayor Vanlandingham, were on hand for the ribbon cutting, celebrating the opening of the new location. Ribbon cutting honors went to Shirley Harrell (left) and Amanda Coffett (right). (photo by Emily Armentrout) 22089

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Wabash County High School Basketball on Wabash WebTV

by Bill Barrows I’ve spent more time watching the weather since New Year’s Day than I do during a typical summer in anticipation of scheduling games and tournaments at the Field of Dreams. Apparently, that isn’t going to change anytime soon. As I write this article, there is another storm brewing somewhere off the west coast that will be nicknamed Winter Storm Nika that could ruin the following schedule, but just in case it doesn’t happen, here is the schedule for this

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week. We begin with games on Monday unless Mother Nature says otherwise. The Lady Knights of Southwood travel to Pioneer for a non conference game. The Lady Apaches of Wabash host North Miami in a game that was postponed from Jan. 25. On Tuesday, the Wabash WebTV crew will bring you the TRC game between the Southwood Knights and the Wabash Apaches from Coolman Gym. Airtime will be about 7:30 p.m. with Rick Harness and Jim Landrum. Wednesday, a TRC game that is a reschedule from December, that was also a postponement from last week as the Lady Apaches of Wabash will host Rochester. Also, the Lady Norse will travel to Whitko for a TRC match up that was a

postponement from Jan. 25. Wabash WebTV will be on hand at Manchester for the game between Rochester and the Squires. Join Rick and Tim Harness at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday’s match ups are tune-ups for the girl’s sectional as the Lady Knights travel to Eastbrook, the Lady Squires are at Fairfield and Maconaquah will host the Lady Apaches. The four Wabash County Boys teams highlight Friday night’s action as all could have implications in the TRC as Southwood hosts Rochester, Tipp Valley will be at Wabash and Northfield hosts Manchester in a border battle. The Harness Boys will be on the air at about 7:30 p.m from the Land of the Norse on Wabash WebTV to bring you that match up. On Saturday, all four

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Maybe with their legs getting a little tired from lack of rest the Manchester offense started to struggle in the third. Chase Fierstos would hit a three and a two with Claudell Dickantone connecting for a three as TriCentral out scored the Squires 10-8 to cut the Manchester lead to 3724 with a quarter to go. Free throw shooting would save the day for Manchester in the fourth as Dickantone scored the lone Squire bucket. Tri-Central was fouling to play catch up with the Squires hitting 7 of 8 free throws down the stretch. Micah McDaniel hit 5 of the 7 Manchester free throws, sealing the 4641 win. Leading Manchester was Chase Fierstos with 13 points. Claudell Dickantone added 11, Clayton Petrie 5, Micah McDaniel 5, Blaydon Sewell 4, Lucas Schilling 4, Phoenix Goad 2, C a m e r o n Brandenburg 2. Clayton Petrie added 10 rebounds. The Manchester junior varsity topped Tri-Central 42-34. Leading the Squires was David McAtee with 17 points. Bailey Ness added 8, Keelan Norwood 5, Matthew Pegg 5, Zach Hill 4, Levi Hicks 2, Kane Gable 1.

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Eight Heartland Criminal Justice students advance to State

Heartland Career Center Criminal Justice students traveled to Trine University to compete in the 2014 Regional 2 SkillsUSA Criminal Justice Competition on Saturday, Jan. 18. Vying for five Statequalifying positions within the Criminal Justice Competition and the Team Crime Scene Investigation

(CSI) Competition, Heartland students swept the Criminal Justice competition and advanced their three-man CSI Team from the Northeast Region. Hunter Law (Southwood senior), Lacey Johnson (Wabash senior), Morgan Metzger (Manchester senior), Lucas Courtney (North Miami jun-

ior) and Cody Jones (Huntington North junior) each qualified for the Criminal Justice skills’ competition, and Heartland’s threeman CSI Team consisting of Heath Sesco, Jonathan Shaw (both Southwood juniors) and Jordan Richards (Oak Hill senior) advanced to the S k i l l s U S A

PICTURED ARE, front row (from left): Heath Sesco, John Shaw, Hunter Law and Lacey Johnson. Back row, (from left): Instructor Leroy Striker, Lucas Courtney, Jordan Richards, Morgan Metzger, Cody Jones, and Trine University Dean of Jannen School of Arts & Sciences Craig Laker.

Competition in Indianapolis on March 14-15 by placing in the top five positions. Each student took a criminal justice knowledge test, presented a résumé, participated in an oral interview, identified, dusted, and lifted two fingerprints, responded to an unknown police call, and wrote a case report pertaining to the call. CSI students responded to and processed a simulated crime scene. Heartland Career

Center Criminal Justice Instructor Leroy Striker applauded the efforts of each of his students. “The competition was challenging and realistic,” commented Striker. “All of our students had an opportunity to advance and each performed outstandingly. Our students should be proud of their effort. They represented their home school, our program, and Heartland Career Center well.” Trine University’s

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Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Dean of the Jannen School of Arts & Sciences, Craig W. Laker, facil-

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Marketplace holds annual meeting...continued from front page tainly humbled by the opportunity.” When Callahan became superintendent of our city’s

schools, he inherited a position on the Marketplace board. He recalled all the changes he’s seen to

downtown since arriving in Wabash in 2005, and he hopes to see the revival and restoration continue. “Wabash City Schools has always been about the community, and we feel

like the strength of the community is tied directly to the strength of our schools,” said Callahan. “So the stronger the community, the stronger our schools, and really,

downtown is the life blood of this community, and the heart of it.” Callahan looks to continue the Marketplace mission by supporting downtown merchants and

will be at the forefront of the organization’s efforts this year. “The thing with Stellar is, we’re doing these things anyhow. Stellar will just help us speed up what we plan to do,” said Callahan.

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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE WABASH MARKETPLACE PRESIDENTS Steve Downs, Parker Beauchamp, and Jason Callahan talk at Marelli’s before the organization’s annual meeting Thursday, Jan. 30. Beauchamp, left, took over leadership of the board from Steve Downs, right, and would pass the torch to Jason Callahan, center, later that evening. (photo by Eric Stearley)

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Harvey Industries, LLC, Wabash Operations, a leading manufacturer of aluminum castings for the automotive industry is currently searching for a CNC Technician for our Wabash, Indiana facility. Seeking an experienced individual to monitor, improve and document processes on CNC machining centers. Duties to include analysis of dimensional reports, changes and reactions to reports, CNC programming changes, perishable tooling set-up, process improvements, and any other actions to maintain and improve machining capabilities. Person should be familiar with hydraulic workholding concepts, be able to read and interpret part drawings, be able to participate in continuous improvement evolutions, and have experience with general machining processes. Individual must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical, and be willing to work any shift and overtime as necessary. No phone calls please.

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by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com Larry Baggett, 41, 405 W. Main Street, pled guilty to five counts of child molesting during a hearing on Jan. 13, according to court documents. Police reports detail two Class B felonies and three Class C felonies, all for child molesting, resulting from the testimony of four victims. The first of the crimes dates back to the mid 1990s, with the most recent dating back to April 2013. A fifth victim was included in a police report, but charges were never filed. All four victims were between the ages of 9 and 14 at the time. The first of the four victims is now married. According to interviews conducted by police, three of the victims were vis-

iting the Baggett residence to play with one or more of his four children. The fourth victim was hired as a babysitter for the children. A plea agreement was filed in court along with Baggettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guilty plea. If accepted by the judge, Baggett will be sentenced to 18 years in the Indiana Department of corrections for the two Class B felonies, with six years suspended, and eight years for each of three Class C felonies. Because Indiana allows inmates with good behavior to be released after serving half of their sentence time, and because the plea agreement outlines that the four sentences be served concurrent with each other, the judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acceptance of the plea agreement

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would likely result in Baggett serving six years behind bars. In 2009, Baggett pled guilty to a 2006 battery charge, which involved a thirteen-year-old girl hired to babysit his children. He served no jail time. Baggett bonded out of the Wabash County Jail on May 22, 2013. The plea agreement will go before a judge during a 2 p.m. hearing on March 24.