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The Wabash Lady Apaches defeated the Tipton Lady Blue Devils in the opening round of the Lewis Cass Regional, but then fell to the Bishop Luers Lady Knights in the championship. The Manchester boys couldn’t overcome a slow start against Columbia City and Wabash senior Alex Hentgen signed his letter of intent. For all this and more, check out this week’s edition of Sports Shorts.

February is engagement season! Engaged couples can find helpful ceremony, reception and honeymoon resources in the Wedding Planner section of this edition.

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Commissioners to again accept bids for remodel of meeting room

by Danielle Smith At the Feb. 21 meeting of the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners, Sheriff Bob Land reported that, after 23 book-ins over the weekend, the jail population is 67. Wabash County Recorder Lori Draper again presented the opportunity to make her records available online and she requested permission to attend a conference to learn about the computer program used in her office. The commissioners approved both requests. County Coordinator Jim Dils informed the commissioners that the north façade project will be postponed until late summer or early fall. They will again be accepting bids for the remodel of the commissioners’ meeting room once architectural plans are restructured.

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MSD reconfiguration to begin in fall 2011 by Danielle Smith Metropolitan School District’s (MSD) board made difficult decisions at their Feb. 17 meeting that will affect all elementary MSD students. The board voted on two key issues: reconfiguration and the Metro North renovation project. Reconfiguration is the organization of classes on each end of the district so that all grade levels are housed in the same building. For example, northern students would attend Kindergarten-third grade at Metro North and fourth gradesixth grade at Sharp Creek. The Metro North renovation project includes the construction of walls

and installation of a new heating and cooling system and new flooring. This project is not expected to exceed $2 million. MSD parents and staff attended the meeting in full force to hear the outcome of the votes, and several took the opportunity to voice their opinions to the board. Kraig Ahlfeld, trustee of Paw Paw Township and a former school board member, presented his financial concerns and asked the board to find a more economical way to accomplish the Metro North improvements, such as hiring local contractors. Toni McKillip, parent and author of several editorials concerning the reconfigu-

ration project, delivered a heated message to the board members, relaying information she reportedly received from a member of the reconfiguration committee. She expressed concerns about what she considered to be unanswered phone calls and e-mails. J e n n i f e r Donaldson, parent of a fourth-grader involved in a special program for reading disabilities at Metro North, expressed concerns about students that may “fall through the cracks” with reconfiguration. She outlined her son’s outstanding progress and explained her fear that reconfiguration would set him back. Many other concerns were mentioned

including transportation issues and the inconvenience of having siblings in multiple schools; however, two parents spoke out in favor of reconfiguration. “The way we get better is by change,” said Shawnna Meyer, mother of three. “The resources that we are going to pool together if we consolidate will allow more opportunities for my students and all of yours as well.” After all attendees had the opportunity to speak, if desired, MSD Superintendent Dr. Sandra Weaver presented information from the reconfiguration committee to the board. The committee was made up of 18 members of the community, some

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quite a bit of interest,” Dr. Weaver said. “She stated that she and many others from Wabash City Schools were against reconfiguration for the same reasons she hears our parents give. She wanted me to know that her voice was among the loudest of the protestors. After reconfiguration happened she found it to be the best thing ever done for her children.” Dr. Weaver explained that MSD could save more than $600,000 per year by creating fewer classes for grade level and eliminating teachers, but she said there would not be an immediate reduction in force if reconfiguration took place. (continued on page 6)

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involved with the school and some not. Interviews were conducted with the former superintendent of Oak Hill, the superintendents at Wabash City Schools and Manchester Community Schools and a principle from Wabash, all schools that have undergone reconfiguration. Dr. Weaver shared the results with the board. Their answers outlined the positive opportunities afforded by reconfiguration, which include equalizing class sizes, improved teacher collaboration and tailoring school activities to a more narrow age range. “Today I had a Wabash City parent tell me she has followed our story with

MAYOR BOB VANLANDINGHAM engages attendees during his 2011 State of the City address on Feb. 18 in the Honeywell Center gym. The annual event, hosted by the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce, also featured Commissioner Brian Haupert’s 2011 State of the County address. (photo by Shaun Tilghman) by Shaun Tilghman When members of the Wabash community gathered for the 2011 State of the County and State of the City addresses, both Wabash County Commissioner Brian Haupert and

Wabash Mayor Bob Vanlandingham, respectively, referenced the importance of cooperation. The event, hosted by the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce and emceed by Commerce Chair Jim Widner, took place in the

Honeywell Center gym on Feb. 17. Haupert spoke first, leading of the 2011 State of the County address by recognizing his fellow commissioners, Scott Givens and Barry Eppley, and thanking all of the elected officials and county employees for the work that they do. “It is truly a team effort that keeps Wabash County running smoothly,” he added. According to Haupert, a significant milestone will occur in December 2011 with the last payment of the bond for the Judicial Center. This means the building will be paid off and there will also be approximately $300,000 more available in CEDIT funds for 2012. He then moved on to discuss the Wabash County Jail and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department. “In 2009, the prospect of the county building a new jail facility seemed to be inevitable,” Haupert explained. “However, after over a year of meetings by the jail committee, and an almost unexplainable drop in jail population, the perceived need for a new jail has dissipated for the moment. Commissioners, along with the sheriff and the judicial branch, will continue to monitor population trends at the jail. “The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department is under new leadership with the election of Bob Land. One of Sheriff Land’s first priorities is to get his staff of deputies up to full strength; he expects this to occur by mid-April of this year.“ Haupert also stated that the Wabash County Plan Commission is in the process of writing a new “Community Comprehensive Plan”. Following this process, which began last summer and will continue through 2011, a new zoning plan and updated county ordinances will be adopted. He went on to recognize the efforts of the (continued on page 7) many dedicated vol-

2 Chili for Charity Three farmers designate gifts to support local youth announces application deadline www.thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity will host its ninth annual Chili for Charity cookoff on Oct. 15 at Paradise Spring Historical Park. Local non-profit organizations with an interest in being considered for funding must complete a Request for Funding Application, which is currently available online at www.chiliforcharity.com. Applications are due by May 15 and can be mailed to: Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity, PO Box 115, Wabash, IN 46992. The application is new to the funding process and its intent is to assist the Chili for Charity committee in selecting who will be a benefactor from the one-day fundraising event. “The growth of the cook-off has lead to the increase in requests for funding from local non-profit organizations,” stated Todd Titus, Chili for Charity board member. “The application will streamline the selection process.” To date, the annual event has distributed over $200,000 into Wabash County through organizations dedicated to making the community a better place to live and work. Last year’s cook-off set a record in both attendance at the event and in the amount of distributed funds to non-profits serving Wabash County. A partnership with Wabash County United Fund enabled the one-day event to award $60,000 to qualified organizations. Additionally, more than 7,000 people attended the event. “Along with raising money for local charities, the cook-off greatly increases the amount of traffic we see in downtown Wabash,” expressed J.P. Hall, executive director for Wabash Marketplace, Inc. “The event is good for the merchants, attractions and the community as a whole.” Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity is a locally governed non-profit organization dedicated to acting as an alternate funding source to qualified non-profit organizations serving Wabash County. The annual event is nationally recognized as the largest annual chili cook-off East of the Mississippi River. For more information please visit www.chiliforcharity.com or on Facebook.

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Three farmers who attended the 2011 Fort Wayne Farm Show will soon be sharing their good fortune with youth leadership organizations. Brodbeck Seeds, an exhibitor at the farm show, held a drawing for three $500 cash prizes to benefit local schools or FFA chapters. Dean Bauman, Napoleon, Ohio, will award his cash prize to Camp Palmer, an outdoor education program for sixthgraders. Mike Morris, Macy, will award his prize to the North Miami chapter of FFA. Chad Tucker, Mentone, will present a check to the Tippecanoe Valley FFA during the Chapter’s Family Appreciation Supper. Brodbeck Seeds General Manager Jim Engelberth said it is gratifying to see these

Northfield guidance department to host FAFSA Night The Guidance Department at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting an event to assist college-bound senior students and their parents with filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Northfield’s FAFSA Night will be Feb. 23, 4 - 7 p.m., in the Northfield library c o m p u t e r lab. Members of the Manchester College Financial Aid team will be present to assist students and parents with filing the FAFSA. The FAFSA must be filed by March 10.

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ANDREA PFAFFENBACH, FFA chapter president at North Miami High School, accepts a $500 gift on behalf of Morris Farms. Funded by Brodbeck Seeds, the gift will help support the FFA chapter’s education and leadership initiatives. Pictured are: (from left) Troy Baer, Andrea Pfaffenbach, Stephanie Morris and Mike Morris. (photo provided) dollars being put to use in local communities. “Many groups have faced significant cuts

in funding, and this is especially troubling when these groups support our next generation of leaders.

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Laketon American Legion Auxiliary selects 2011 Hoosier Girls State delegates Laketon American Legion Auxiliary interviewed two juniors from Manchester High School, Natalie Cain and Amy Collett, during the February meeting for selection of 2011 Hoosier Girls State delegates. A financial report was made by finance committee, Thelma Butler and Miriam Linkenhoker, on the successful Share The Wealth drawing held on New Year’s Eve and the Post and Unit joint Ice Fishing Contest and food served throughout the day on Jan. 29. Members were thanked for their participation. Plans were announced for March

Auxiliary are urged to save “tabs” to be sent to McDonald House. It was reported one tab covers 10 minutes on dialysis and numbers of them help to cover the $35,000 to $40,000 a year utility bill. A “Charter Draping and Memorial” washeld by President Linda Torpy and Chaplain Thelma Butler for Member Olivia Holler who passed away last fall. Husband Jim survives in Liberty Mills. Cookies and fresh fruit refreshments were served to 10 members attending by the finance committee.

12 for a chicken tender dinner to be served from 5-7 p.m. followed by an evening of karaoke and dancing. Also, a fishing contest and auction to be held April 9. Many other upcoming fundraising events were discussed, including onetime a week euchre, monthly suppers and horseshoe pitch contests to be held one Saturday a month May through September. Poppy Chairman Tina Evans displayed the “Poppy Snowman” entry that took second place at the January district meeting. She also thanked the members who have contributed

coupons (value-todate: $5,900) for National Security, which she has forwarded to the service men and women. She also will be presenting two Blue Star Banners to families with sons in service and would like anyone with family members in service that would like a banner to please call Tina, 260578-9350. Approximately $20 was collected by Auxiliary Emergency Fund Chairman Mary Day towards the goal of $65 requested by Department for Laketon Unit membership. Members and friends of the American Legion and

E l e m e n t a r y, Winchester. The school has four third-grade classes. Makenna is the daughter of Greg and Amy (Garrett) Gibson and the granddaughter of Susan Garrett, Roann, and Mike G a r r e t t , Speicherville. Makenna’s mother, Amy, was runner-up in the Wabash County Spelling Bee in 1980.

Indiana State Police at the Peru Post recently released statistics for the month of January. Troopers issued 1,205 traffic citations and wrote 1,902 traffic warnings. Troopers also arrested 53 impaired drivers and made 100 criminal arrests. They also issued 32 commercial motor vehicle citations and 74 vehicle crashes investigated. Lt. Matt Bilkey, district commander of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, would like to remind motorists to be aware of black ice during cold weather. Black ice occurs when water from melted snow or ice refreezes creating ice patches on roadways. “Roads appearing to be wet may actually be ice covered. This is a common occurrence on bridges and overpasses,” stated Lieutenant Bilkey. “Reduce your speed and drive defensively.”

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Drug testing for unemployment recipients passes the House

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The One with the Macaroni Sculpture… What do the following TV shows have in common: “America’s Got Talent”, “American Idol”, “So You Think You Can Dance?”, and “Live to Dance”? The answer is talent. These shows and many others are simply talent searches played out for the entire world to see. Do you think you have talent? How do you know? We recently purchased some musical instruments for the Youth Center and on the third Saturday of each month Terry from The Noisemaker comes to The Access and works with the youth who are interested in learning a little something about music. Some have decided it’s not their thing, others have shown a real interest and play on the instruments through the week; still others just watch and haven’t tried an instrument just yet. Which one would you be? The fact is we each have a natural ability to do something well; some of us just haven’t discovered what it is yet. Even though you may not be in the cast of a nationally televised talent show, remember that you have a lot to offer those around you – each of us has gifts and abilities given to us by God. So, this week try something new, pick up an instrument, build a macaroni sculpture, or try a new sport. Why? Because FOX may have “American Idol”, but Wabash has you. “… Each person is given something to do that shows who God is: Everyone gets in on it, everyone benefits.” I Corinthians 12:4 (The Message) The Access Youth Center, 74 W. Canal St., Wabash, is open for all ages Monday - Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.; Middle/High School Bible Study on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.; Open Night on Friday from 7 to 10 p.m.; and Open Night on Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.

Bowl for Kids 2011 to be held March 6

Bowl for Kids is scheduled for March 6 at Cannonball Lanes. This will be the 25th anniversary of Bowl for Kids. This is an event where concerned citizens raise money and then come together to bowl one game to celebrate helping the Youth Service Bureau’s Mentoring Program. Every dollar raised stays in Wabash County to help match youth with positive adult role models. Please consider saying yes when someone requests you to put together a bowling team or donate to

Do you have a story worth sharing? The Paper is always looking for story ideas from our readers. Do you know someone who has a unique hobby or an interesting story that should be shared with the entire county? If so, call Brent Swan, Shaun Tilghman, or Danielle Smith at 260-5638326, or email news@thepaperofwabash.com.

their bowling envelope. Bowl for Kids needs to raise 65 percent of the Mentoring Program budget. Currently in Wabash County there are 44 youth matched with a mentor and 29 youth waiting for that special person to enter their lives. The Mentoring Program runs the following p r o g r a m s : Traditional Matches, First Mentors, Student-to-Student and Couple Matches. If you are interested in any information about any of the programs please contact us.

If you can’t bowl, don’t forget to make a donation to someone that is bowling. If you don’t know a bowler, then come to the Youth Service Bureau office and choose a child to make your donation to. Remember, the kids are counting on you. If you would like to drop off a donation or put together a bowling team, stop by the office, 111 S. Wabash St., Wabash, or call 260-563-7727. Youth Service Bureau of Wabash County is a Wabash County Untied Fund agency.

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State Rep. Rebecca Kubacki (RSyracuse) is authoring House Bill 1267, which requires drug testing for unemployment recipients as a part of the hiring process. The General Assembly unanimously passed this legislation on Feb. 14. If a recipient of unemployment benefits drug test is found positive, HB 1267 would require the perspective employer to consult the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to stop the recipient from receiving further benefits.

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Disqualification would also be implemented if the recipient refuses to submit a drug test when asked. “It is our responsibility as legislators to make sure the taxpayers’ hard earned money goes to those who are truly deserving of unemployment benefits,” said Rep. Kubacki. “It reiterates to employers that those individuals receiving unemployment benefits are willing to take all of the necessary steps to rejoin the workforce.” Amendments were made to address the issue of false-posi-

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Manchester College (MC) students gave their state legislators mini-lectures on needbased state aid and learned lessons in effective persuasion at Lobby Day 2011 for Independent Colleges of Indiana. The CliffsNotes version of their message: Needbased state aid for college students is a smart economic decision that pays big dividends for

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Indiana. It was a great day at the Statehouse, said the students, who first thanked their hometown legislators for their need-based state aid and Indiana scholarships. The students told their senators and representatives personal stories of how critical state aid is to their ability to attend college and about their plans after graduation.

More than 85 percent of Manchesterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1,278 students receive needbased state aid. While legislators in their last budget cycle increased need-based state aid to college students, the individual State Student A s s i s t a n c e Commission of Indiana (SSACI) grants actually were 31 percent less because of a surge in struggling

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Stressed forages need some TLC for a successful 2011 crop If the well-being of the 2011 forage crop reflects past years, Purdue Extension forage specialist Keith Johnson says producers have a lot of work to do in the coming months. Heavy rainfall followed by a drought hurt the 2010 crop and may have led producers to allow animals to overgraze pastures. “The 2010 crop year was stressful to forages because the early spring rains didn’t allow producers to get the harvested hay crop out of the field as early as they would have liked and the quality was less than desirable,” Johnson said. “Following that was a very long, dry period. As time went on, producers were stressing pasture crops they did have and overgrazing occurred.” Regardless of weather, forage growers need to take the time to identify the stresses on their crops season to season so they can elim-

inate some or all of those issues in the best interest of the existing plants. First, Johnson said producers need to look at soil types (websoilsurvey.nrcs. usda.gov/app/) and take soil samples. Those samples should be dried and sent to be tested (www.agry.purdue.ed u/ext/soiltest.html) for pH, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, cat ion exchange capacity and organic matter. A basic test should cover all of these elements. Any elements of the test that come back at moderate levels or less should be given some attention – especially pH. “Different crops have a different pH level at which they grow best,” Johnson said. “The forage crops we grow, particularly the cool season grasses, really ought to be grown in a soil pH of 6.2-7. Most of the legumes we grow, such as alfalfa, really need a pH closer to 7.”

Having the proper soil pH ensures nitrogen fixation and affects the availability of nutrients to the forage crop. A pH that is off could alter the forage composition, and producers could see less desirable forages growing in their fields. Growers also need to evaluate the stands in their fields. They should look at what is in the pasture and determine whether it’s more forages or weeds. If a pasture has been overgrazed and an abnormally large amount of soil is showing, over-seeding might be an option. Other stressors to watch for and control are weeds, insects and diseases. “It’s the dynamics of growing crops that are important,” Johnson said. “Do a good job of scouting. Look at the wellbeing of the crop as it grows. Understand why the crop might not meet your objective as it grows. Be

diagnostic about things and take care of the issues in some fashion so the crop can be as productive as possible.” For farmers unsure of the best process for taking fields or pastures from evaluation to overhaul, Johnson recommended following the Procedural Order for Pasture Renovation: - Assess the need for pasture improvement. - Soil test and apply amendments. - Control perennial broadleaf weeds. - Leave residual growth at less than 4 inches of height. - Make seed selections and purchase. - Over-seed before dormancy breaks. - Reduce competition to young seedlings by grazing growth of established forages, or by hay harvest.

More information about managing forages is available in the Purdue Extension Forage Field Guide at mdc.itap.purdue.edu /newsearch.asp. The guide is $7. In response to the forage issues of 2010 and the effects of short and low-quality forages on livestock, Johnson and Purdue Extension beef specialist Ron Lemenager hosted a free webinar that is archived and accessible to anyone at www.thebeefcenter.c om.

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North, and the fact that some students do not excel in that environment. Gouveia shared correspondence from parents detailing their dislike for the open concept school. “This concept stemmed from a progressive move in the 60’s and 70’s by a board that thought it was the right thing to do,” Gouveia said. “As a taxpayer, I am prepared to pay for the cost of walls at Metro North.” They also discussed energy costs. “I find it alarming that our gas bill at Metro North is almost as much as Northfield High School, which is nearly three times the size,” said Baer. Gouveia, a commercial banker for 15 years, explained that the funds needed for

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Cooperation is key...continued from front page unteers in Wabash County. “The Wabash County Emergency Management Agency volunteers were very busy in 2010, accruing 5,409 hours,” Haupert said. “The value of these volunteer hours translates into approximately $81,000. While I am on the topic of volunteers I would be remiss if I did not also thank the volunteer firemen and law e n f o r c e m e n t reservists in the county. We are so fortunate to have people who, at a moment’s notice, are ready and willing to come to our aid.” When wrapping up his address, Haupert reiterated the ongoing themes in his presentation – volunteerism and having people in responsible positions, along with cooperation and teamwork between governmental units. “The benefits of everyone working together resonate not only throughout Wabash County, but through the region and the state,” he concluded. “Cooperation,

especially in the world of economic development, makes us a much more desirable place to do business.” M a y o r Va n l a n d i n g h a m echoed Haupert’s sentiments in his own address, the 2011 State of the City. “I said a long time ago that one of the goals I wanted to do when I first got in office was to get everyone working t o g e t h e r , ” Vanlandingham said. “This is a great city and a great county with a lot of great people – Manchester has a lot to offer, the county has a lot to offer, and all the groups do some really good things – but we all just weren’t pulling together like I thought we could. When I walked out of Novae that day that was one of the things I really did appreciate because it was the first time I was really able to see it – I’m very proud of it.” Novae Corp., in North Manchester, was one of several projects completed in

2010, along with the Living Essentials’ expansion, Cinergy MetroNet, Charley Creek Inn, and Reynolds Oil. Vanlandingham also stated that approximately $6 million was used for commercial construction projects such as Living Essentials, Harvey Hinklemeyers, and O’Reilly Auto Parts. One of the main p r o j e c t s Va n l a n d i n g h a m focused on was the recent work done at Manchester Avenue and State Street. “We completed the northeast sanitary and storm sewer improvements project at Manchester Avenue and State Street,” he explained. “The project was quoted at $3 million and we received a grant for $1 million of that. Then the bids came in $1 million lower than expected, so essentially we were able to get a $3 million project for $1 million.” According to Va n l a n d i n g h a m , goals for 2011 and beyond include: the Northeast Business

Park, the Park Master Plan, extending the Riverwalk Trail, expanding the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center, and beginning the sewer project at Carroll Street and Glenn Avenue. “It’s really neat to be able to stand up in front of these people, look them in the eye, and tell them this is what we’ve done, this is where we’re going, and this is how we’re going to do it,” he continued. “I like that kind of contact with the people and honestly a lot of people in here have been the people assisting me over the past seven years. “It’s just great to be up in front of a group like this and to share the podium with Brian (Haupert) and Dan Hannaford [who is from North Manchester and will be speaking at next year’s event]. What’s important for us to keep doing is exactly what we’re doing now – working together, communicating, give and take – and I think it’s also important for all of us to plan ahead.”

FSA administrator declares Secretarial Disaster Designation

Effective Jan. 14, the Farm Service Agency (FSA) administrator declared a Secretarial Disaster Designation for the State of Indiana for the drought that occurred from Aug. 1 through Dec. 31, 2010. The disaster designation number is S3087. As a result of this disaster determination, 78 Indiana counties were declared eligible for assistance including Farm Service Agency (FSA) Emergency (EM) loan assistance. The primary county of Huntington along with the contiguous counties of Elkhart, Kosciusko, St. Joseph and Wabash are serviced through the Kosciusko Regional Office, Warsaw. Emergency loans may be made to farmers who: are established family farm operators; are citizens or permanent residents of the United States; have the ability, training or experience necessary to repay the loan; have suffered a qualifying physical loss or a production loss of at least 30 percent in any essential farm or ranch enterprise; cannot obtain commercial credit; can provide collateral to

secure an EM loan; and have repayment ability. Emergency loans can be used for refinancing or annual operating expenses. The interest rate is 375 percent for actual loss. Thomas Cleveland, farm loan manager for these counties, said, “Emergency loan applications may be made available to any applicant with a qualifying physical loss in the counties named. Emergency loan applications will be received through Sept. 14 for severe physical losses

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Davenport encourages young people to get involved

MABEL VIRGINIA BIEHL will celebrate her 96th birthday on Feb. 27 with close family. The event will be hosted by her granddaughters, Andrea Schlemmer and Julie Sluss. Biehl moved to Huntington in 1948. She worked and retired from Wabash Magnetics in Huntington, and she delivered the Huntington Herald Press for many years. In 1996, she moved to Wabash. Mabel has five children, Meredith Brown, Wabash, Jerry Brown, Seymour, Sharon Helvie, Huntington, Marsha Rhamy, LaFontaine, and the late Richard Brown; 17 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Biehl is a member of Eastern Star, and is very active. She enjoys spending time at the Senior Center and playing cards with family and friends. If you would like to wish her a Happy Birthday you can send her a card at her home. (photo provided)

Dear editor, This letter is intended to open some eyes, not step on anyone’s toes. When we are young, there are the scouts and 4-H. In high school, there are several clubs that you can join. The Key Clubs are great. After high school comes college, thoughts of careers, marriages and starting a family. Granted, this day and age it pretty well takes two paychecks to make a go of it. Now, the meat of this letter: There are numerous clubs, organizations, charities and churches that serve as valuable assets to the community and county. Many of these concerns are being managed by senior citizens. Yes, many of us are semi-retired and we have more time to donate to our chosen cause. The point is, we need more young people to get involved. A lot of times you can learn something by associating with older people. It should be fairly easy to find a couple of days a year to help do something (your choice). Remember, down the road it will be your turn to lead. Some organizations are starting to suffer because of no infusion of younger blood. So, younger people, don’t be afraid to ask questions. The older people remain receptive to answering these questions. Mike Davenport Wabash

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Hannah Jane Philippsen, Wabash, was among 795 students from Miami University who received degrees during fall commencement exercises Dec. 17, 2010, in Millett Hall. Philippsen received a Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude. Miami University is a public university located in southwest Ohio offering more than 100 degree programs in humanities, science, engineering, business, education and fine arts.

TWO NEW MEMBERS were inducted into the Wabash Optimist Club, which meets on Wednesdays, 6:45 a.m., a.m. at Ugalde’s Restaurant. Pictured are: (from left) Jim Crandall, Sponsor Dr. Marvin Wright, and Todd Adams. If you are interested in joining the Wabash Optimist Club contact Dave Frischman at 260-563-2488. (photo provided)

New deer rules get preliminary approval On Jan. 11, the Indiana Natural Resources Commission (NRC) approved preliminary adoption of recommended rule changes for deer hunting. Components of the proposed changes include modification of the season structure, bag limits, hunting equipment, and licensing requirements. The changes address requests from the NRC and the NRC’s Advisory Council as part of their comprehensive review of fish and wildlife rules. Key elements of the recommendation would allow use of a crossbow during the archery season and the urban zone season; establish separate crossbow and urban zone licenses; combine the early and late archery seasons into a single season from Oct. 1 through the first Sunday in January; and add a special antlerless only firearms season in select counties from Dec. 26 through the first Sunday in January.

The complete text of the proposed rule package and other information can be found at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2362.htm. Once the rule language is posted on the NRC website, www.in.gov/nrc/2377.h tm, the public will be able to use the convenient online link to submit comments. Written comments also can be mailed to Division of Hearings, Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Ave., Room N501, Indianapolis, IN, 462042200. One or more public hearings will be scheduled to collect additional comment before the recommendations go back to the NRC for consideration of final adoption. NRC chairman Bryan Poynter said it is unlikely any changes would occur in the 2011 hunting seasons. The NRC also voted for final adoption of rule amendments governing the use of gizzard shad, threadfin and alewife as bait; requirements for obtaining a wild ani-

mal rehabilitation permit; and placement of fish attractors on properties administered by the DNR. In other actions, the NRC approved: - Dedication of a 743acre addition to the existing 859-acre Fourteen Mile Creek Nature Preserve at Charlestown State Park in Clark County; - Preliminary adoption of a rule to remove Roush State Fish and Wildlife Area from lakes subject to drawings for fishing tournaments; - Preliminary adoption of rule amendments to modify size limits on black bass taken from rivers or streams; - Kristen Lutes as property manager at Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site in New Albany and Joseph Frost as property manager at Vincennes State Historic Sites, Vincennes; - Permanent removal of objects from collections of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.

2010 state park deer hunt report available

Volunteer hunters took 1,689 deer during special controlled hunts at 16 state parks in November 2010, according to Mike Mycroft, chief of natural resources for the DNR Division of State Parks and Reservoirs. A full report is available at www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/files/sp-DeerRMRR.pdf. The controlled hunts were Nov. 15-16 and Nov. 29-30, at Brown County, Chain O’Lakes, Charlestown, Clifty Falls, Fort Harrison, Indiana Dunes, Lincoln, McCormick’s Creek, Pokagon, Potato Creek, Prophetstown, Shakamak, Summit Lake, Tippecanoe River, Versailles, and Whitewater Memorial state parks. Indiana state parks were among the first in the eastern United States to use hunting to manage the impacts of deer in protected natural areas that traditionally prohibited hunting. Many additional agencies, such as Georgia state parks and other groups, have since adopted similar programs based on Indiana’s model. “We began our reduction program 18 years ago, and all those years provide a powerful data set that illustrates habitat recovery as well as healthier, sustained deer populations throughout the parks,” Mycroft said. The state parks are home to many unique natural communities and rare plants no longer represented throughout Indiana. The controlled hunts help reduce browsing by deer to a level that helps ecosystems and associated vegetation recover. Individual parks are evaluated annually to determine which require a reduction. Decisions are based on the recovery of vegetation that deer eat and previous harvest information at each park. Approximately onethird of the parks have achieved maintenance status since the program began and regularly take a year off from reductions. Individual hunters could take up to three deer, which do not count against statewide bag limits and have no tag fees. Participants were drawn from a pool of eligible applicants in September. Look for details regarding 2011 state park deer reductions and applications starting in July at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/5834.htm.

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(NewsUSA) - So, you are engaged and ready to choose that romantic spot for your first getaway as husband and wife. But where should you go? A lot of couples have difficulty finding the honeymoon destination that is “just right” for them. There are so many things to consider, like the season, accommodations and types of leisure activities available. But actually, making a decision can be simple once you know what you are looking for. The Villa Group - experts in matching clients with their ideal holiday destination - advise couples to consider the following, before they make their choice: - In what season are you traveling? Remember that every destination has its own weather pattern. You want to make sure that you choose a place where the weather suits your taste. - How many amenities are you getting for your money? Be sure to pick a destination that offers you the romance and relaxation you need after the wedding. How big is the room? Does the destination offer honeymooners special packages? Spas are always great for considering your every need. You could try a mud bath for two or a couple’s massage. - Are there enough activities to keep you busy? Consider what you would like to do. How about water sports and nightlife? Are there cultural aspects that you can explore? Destinations that offer everything you could want and more include The Villa Group Resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta. You don’t have to go far from home to explore culture, adventure and relaxation all in one place. The Villa Group offers a variety of packages for honeymooners. For instance, Villa del Palmar Flamingos, located in Vallarta Nayarit, north of Puerto Vallarta, has a 2007 Honeymoon Package that features a three-night stay per couple with upgrade to a one-bedroom suite. The package, which includes daily breakfast buffet, welcome fruit basket with truffles, moonlight couples massage, in-suite flowers, a bottle of sparkling wine and a certificate for a complimentary two-night stay on the first wedding anniversary starts at $1,076. The property, which has beautiful views of Banderas Bay, offers an upscale European-style spa with fitness center, golf courses nearby, a freeform adults pool, three tennis courts (two lit for night play) and a themed dinner buffet. For booking information, go to www.VillaGroup.com.

One of the most memorable aspects of any wedding reception can be a toast to the bride and groom. Although often given by the best man or the maid of honor, toasts also can come from fathers, mothers, siblings and special guests of the bridal couple. There is no other time during the celebration that the gathering will come to complete silence and listen to one person speak. To make sure that your toast to the bride and groom is remembered as a charming moment and not a wedding night disaster, here are a few dos and don’ts to preparing and delivering your wedding day toast. - Do remember

your audience. You are at an event where people have gathered to celebrate with the bride and groom. Many people there won’t know you, and are not interested in stories about you. They want to hear something nice about the newly married couple. - Don’t speak totally off the cuff. For many people delivering a toast, this may be their one and only time to deliver a few words in front of a large gathering. Nerves and emotion can be overwhelming. It’s okay to write out your thoughts and read from paper. No one is expecting a Jay Leno monologue from you. - Do be positive. The wedding is a celebration. Smile, be

cheerful, and express upbeat thoughts about the new husband and wife. - Don’t take all day. The person delivering the toast is just one facet of the ceremony and celebration of the couple’s day. Don’t overstay your welcome on the microphone. - Do wish the couple happiness in their marriage. A wedding is a union of two people “until death do us part.” Wish them happiness and prosperity for their upcoming life together. Don’t share potentially embarrassing stories. While it may seem funny to you, the bride (and her father and grandmother!) do not want to hear

how you and the groom partied all night with the Smith sisters when you were in college. - Do look at the bridal couple and the gathering while speaking. Look at the couple and all those gathered at some point of the toast to let them know you are sharing your statements with all in attendance. A toast to the bride and groom can be an entertaining and fun moment during the wedding day. Prepare, relax and sincerely express to all those at the reception your best wishes and thoughts for the charming couple married that day. Cheers!

2011 brides showcase their unique styles with DIY weddings The DIY wedding trend that started as a way to save money during the recession is predicted to remain strong in 2011 as couples continue to look to affordable do-it-yourself projects such as DIY invitations, favors, ceremony accessories and reception decor to create personalized, unique weddings. To offer brides even more stylish options, Michaels, North America’s largest arts and crafts specialty

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invitations. “DIY is the best way for a couple to create a ceremony and reception that expresses their unique style on any budget,” said Michaels Chief Marketing Officer Paula Puleo. “Michaels offers inspiration, ideas and one-stop shopping for everything needed to create a personalized, affordable wedding celebration unlike any other.” Brides can find inspiration and ideas

in nearly every department at Michaels, from wedding, floral, ribbon and baking to paper crafts, home decor, jewelry and custom framing. In addition to decor, ceremony accessories include guest books, ring pillows, flower girl baskets and unity sand. For the reception, Michaels has place cards and holders, monogram cake toppers, slicers and stands, toasting glasses, tabletop decor, favor boxes and more. Michaels provides in-store tools such as the updated Celebrate It Wedding Inspiration book, featuring top trends, elegant ideas and lush photos. A wedding checklist and hundreds of DIY wedding project ideas with complete instructions can be found at www.michaels.com/we dding. Also new for 2011, brides save even more money on their DIY wedding projects when they sign up to receive coupons and special offers by scanning a QR code in select Michaels ads using their smartphones and favorite QR code reader apps.

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Abigail Overman and Justin Harper wed Sept. 25

The double wedding ring ceremony that united Abigail Marhea Overman and Justin David Harper in marriage was held Sept. 25, 2010, at Grace United Methodist Church, Urbana. Reverend Larry Holderbaum officiated. Given in marriage by her father, Eric Overman, the bride wore an ivory beaded metallic embroidered satin gown with a beaded chiffon split

front overlay. The gown featured beaded cap sleeves and a chapel train with flowers, embroidered vines and sequins. Her headpiece and veil were adorned with pearls and Swarovski crystals. She wore a pearl and Swarovski necklace, bracelet, and matching earrings given to her by her father for her wedding day. She carried a round, ivory satin ribbon handtied bouquet of ivory

roses, lilies and blue delphinium accented with ivory pearls. Megan McKillip, Wabash, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Misty Ndiritu, Indianapolis, friend of the bride, was the bridesmaid. They wore tea length serene blue satin strapless dresses and carried hand-tied bouquets of ivory lilies, ivory miniature carnations, blue delphinium and small pearl sprays.

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(NewsUSA) Between the thrilling proposal and the prewedding whirlwind of setting the date, finding the perfect wedding dress, planning the honeymoon, weddings should feel joyous and romantic. But after the wedding, couples should enjoy their newly wedded bliss - not panic about digging themselves out of debt. According to the Association for Wedding Professionals International, the average wedding costs

between $18,000 and $21,000. In these difficult economic times, couples might need to minimize the cost of their wedding. But brides on budgets do not need to whittle their guest list from 200 to 10. Here are some affordable and tasteful measures couples can take to stay within their budget. What eats up wedding cash? Wedding receptions usually account for half of a wedding’s cost. Dinner and drinks add up,

especially if couples pay for a full or open bar. To save money on the bubbly, couples should nix the mixed drinks. Soon-to-bemarrieds can serve champagne during the toast, then offer beer and wine for the rest of the evening. Give clumsier guests white wine, not red, and the evening should progress with fewer mishaps at a lower cost. For dinner, couples should think outside the catering-company (continued on page 14)

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Flower girls were Grace Mavec, Bloomington, Ill., cousin of the bride, and Elaine Ealey, Fort Wayne, cousin of the groom. They wore ivory dresses identical to the bride’s and carried serene blue and ivory flower petal baskets. The groom wore an ivory tux with an ivory vest and serene blue tie. Andrew Harper, Sandusky, Ohio, brother of the groom, was the best man. Brian Byanskie, Fort Wayne, friend of the groom, was the groomsman. They wore ivory tuxes and serene blue satin vests and ties. Michael Mavec, Bloomington, Ill., cousin of the bride, was the ring bearer. He was dressed identical to the groomsmen. Ushers were Todd McKillip, Wabash, brother-in-law of the bride, and Robert Powell, Yoder, cousin of the groom. The organist was Nancy Miller, Urbana. Alexis Hathaway, Markle, cousin of the groom, was the soloist and sang “Here We Stand”. Guest Registrars were Katie Zelt and Abbey Zelt, Fort Wayne, cousins of the groom. The reception was held at the Honeywell Center Skating Rink

immediately following the ceremony with 175 guests in attendance. DJ Kimmy Dean, Fort Wayne, provided the music for the night. The three-tier offset square wedding cake was topped with a crystal heart engraved with the couple’s names and wedding date. The cake was served by aunts of the bride, Kathleen Forbes, Rockford, Ill., and LuAnn Yentes,

Syracuse. The rehearsal dinner, hosted by David and Mary Harper, was held at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center, Wabash. The couple took a wedding cruise, enjoying the Southern Caribbean. Abigail is a Northfield High School graduate and attended IPFW, studying Criminal Justice. She is employed at Walgreen’s as a certified senior pharmacy

technician. She is the daughter of Eric and Tami Overman, Wabash. Justin is the son of David and Mary Harper, Fort Wayne. He graduated from Elmhurst High School and attended Vincennes University and Ivy Tech. He is employed as an executive assistant with Walgreen’s. The couple resides in Fort Wayne.

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speaker rentals over pricey bands. Finally, hiring a wedding coordinator can save time, manage stress and get better deals. So, here’s a toast to tweaking old traditions to make a dream wedding financially attainable, and to save enough money for a long, relaxing honeymoon.

photography and videography are the second largest budgetbreakers. Couples can hire a photographer and videographer for the ceremony, then leave reception photographs to friends, family and digital cameras. To avoid the cost of a live band, brides and grooms can opt for MP3 playlists, customized CDs and

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Sierra Madre Mountains, The Villa Group caters to a variety of interests. Each location offers unique scenery, activities and accommodations that can make your honeymoon exactly the way you’ve envisioned it. The myriad vacation options available to newlyweds are overwhelming, but noting a few key things will keep that headache at bay and your relaxation level high: - Pick a location that appeals to both of you. Where do you see you two having the most fun? Secluded beaches, tranquil mountains or cobblestone streets lined with shopping?

- Decide how you want to spend your days. Will you lounge poolside, taking in lagoons and waterfalls, or do you want to explore the surrounding area by horseback, canoe or bike? - Scope out the options in his-and-her spa treatments, such as hydrotherapy sessions, mud baths and massages. Some resorts offer ultrarelaxing themes, while others focus more on invigorating treatments. - How will you spend your evenings? Resorts often provide nighttime festivities, complete with themed dining events mere feet from your room.

Or, would you rather be near a town where you can explore both the area’s attractions and what the resort provides? Whatever type of honeymoon you and your new spouse want, The Villa Group Resorts offers honeymoon packages prepared to make your matrimony celebration a once-in-a-lifetime experience. And, with packages geared toward wedding anniversaries, you can go back and have that once-inlife-time vacation all over again. For more information, visit www.villagroupresorts.com.

Rules of Engagement: What to Know Before Popping the Question (NewsUSA) - An engagement ring symbolizes your promise to love and cherish your partner forever, and shows the world your commitment to your fiancée. Many women dream about their engagement ring their entire lives, so choosing the right style is of utmost importance. Here are some tips to ease the pressure of finding the ring and proposing: It’s Not Only About the Diamond A ring’s setting is as important as its diamond because the setting is what displays and secures the stone. Platinum provides an ideal setting as it is stronger than other precious metals, which means that you don’t have to worry about losing the center stone with everyday wear. Also, platinum is a naturally white metal, allowing the diamond to sparkle even brighter. Did you know that a platinum engagement ring will last forever? Since platinum is so

durable and loses little metal over time, the ring will undoubtedly become a family heirloom that can be passed down for generations to follow. And platinum engagement rings are surprisingly affordable. Contrary to popular belief, they are available in a wide range of price points, starting at around $1,000 at BlueNile.com. Know Her Style Before you go to the jewelry store, know your future fianceé’s style, personality and lifestyle since there is a ring to suit her perfectly. For example, a woman with a handson job, like nursing, might prefer a simple band with a secure setting, while a woman who has a less active job might want something more intricate. A woman with classic style will want a different band design than a trendsetting fashionista. “A classic polished platinum band from Michael Barin will suit a girl with more traditional tastes,

while a birth stone of colored diamonds on an embellished band like one from Suna Bros. will look bold and unique,” says jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor. “To figure out her ring size, press one of your girlfriend’s rings in a bar of soap until it leaves a mark. You can also put one of her rings on your own hand, mark where it falls on your finger and have the jeweler measure that area,” suggests O’Connor. How to Propose Some women want a public proposal in front of friends and family, while others want something private and special. In either case, your fiancée will remember the day for the rest of her life. Think about what your fiancée likes, and where and how you met. For more tips on proposing marriage or choosing an engagement ring, visit www.engagementguide.com or w w w. p re c i o u s p l at inum.com.

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(ARA) - Holiday season is engagement season. But after he pops the question and she says “yes,” the reality of wedding planning sets in - and that feeling of joyful romance can fade as quickly as Christmas lights on an overloaded circuit. Here are the top five questions you will need to answer to make your wedding planning journey a pleasant experience. “After Valentine’s Day, the holidays are the most popular time of year for couples to become engaged,” says wedding planning expert Raymond Miller of My Wedding Reception Ideas.com, a leading online resource for brides seeking unique wedding favors, decorations and gifts. “Many brides-to-be who get engaged over the holidays will begin their planning efforts in the first months of the new year. Knowing where to start can be over-

whelming.” Brides should begin their planning by answering five basic questions, Miller advises. 1. What is our budget? “Funding your wedding can be one of the most expensive undertakings you’ll tackle in your life together as a couple,” Miller says. “Many couples only spend more on buying a house or car, or funding their children’s college educations.” Setting - and sticking to - a budget for your wedding is an essential step toward starting your married life on a sound financial footing. Determine where your funding will come from - if your parents can help or if you’ll be paying on your own - and decide how much you can afford to spend without going into debt. 2. What season works? Virtually as soon as you announce you’re

engaged, people start asking what the wedding date will be. To make answering that question as simple as possible, start by considering in what season you would like to be married. Would you prefer a spring ceremony? Or do you dream of a holiday wedding? By narrowing down the season, and selecting it well in advance, you’ll be able to secure a date that will work for everyone. 3. Where do we want to get married and have our reception? Will you have a destination wedding? Or do you want to keep it local? While wedding planning is usually most successful when done well in advance, if you’re interested in a destination wedding, planning far ahead is essential. Popular destinations book quickly in prime wedding seasons and you may find venues in the destination of your choice are booked a year or more

in advance. 4. What kind of venue do you want? Do you dream of a big church wedding? Or saying your “I do’s” in a beautiful natural setting? Perhaps you want your reception to be in a grand hotel. Knowing the type of venue you desire will help you refine your options and choose a specific location down the road. 5. Who do you want to officiate? Is it important to you to be married by your own church’s minister? Or are you OK with a justice of the peace? Do you fantasize about being joined in marriage by a ship’s captain? Or does your mother have her heart set on seeing you married by the rabbi who was there at your bat mitzvah? Just as popular venues book quickly, favorite officiants also have their dance cards fill fast for popular wedding seasons. As soon as you know

who you would like to officiate at your wedding, it might pay to approach him or her and find out about future availability. “Of course there are many, many things to consider when planning a wed-

ding,” Miller says. “But these five points are the basics you must address and everything else about your wedding will be planned around your answers to these questions. Once you’ve made these initial

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Always the bridesmaid? You can wear the dresses again (NewsUSA) - “And you’ll be able to wear it again!” is a phrase often used around bridesmaids’ dresses. Because a ridiculously expensive lime-green taffeta shepherdess gown is appropriate for almost any occasion, and the Peter Pan collar is poised to make a comeback any century now. If you’re one of the many women who has piles of Pe p t o - B i s m o l - c o l ored ruffles stuffed in the back of her closet, never fear you will be able to wear that dress again. Host an old bridesmaids’ dress party, and the good times may even blot out the embarrassment of having had to wear that dress in the first place. Where to start? The concept is simple: invite all of your girlfriends over and tell them to wear their most hideous bridesmaid dress. Not only will you get to rewear the bridesmaids’ dresses of weddings past, you’ll also get to laugh at some of the more hideous outfits. Note: if you were a bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding, either don’t invite

her or try not to wear the dress she chose, even if it does include a tutu and puffed sleeves. Adding an inexpensive spin to classic elegance is the way to go. Skip the chips and dip in favor of a fruit-andcheese platter. For a refreshing twist on champagne, the traditional wedding libation, pick up a few bottles of a fruitflavored sparkling wine. Arbor Mist (arbor mist.com), which is known for fruit and wine combinations like

Strawberry White Zinfandel and Blackberry Merlot, has recently released a line of sparkling wines. Both the Peach Sparkle and the Raspberry Sparkle combine light and crisp sparkling wine with natural fruit, creating the perfect refreshment for a get-together with your girlfriends. For entertainment, ask each woman to tell the story behind her bridesmaid dress. You can also have fun playing a wed-

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(NewsUSA) - Your fiancée will wear her engagement ring every day for the rest of her life, so choosing the perfect ring is crucial. How do you know if you are buying the right ring? Follow these simple tips from the experts at Jewelry Information Center, a non-profit trade association that has offered consumers information about fine jewelry for over 60 years: - Look at her existing jewelry wardrobe. The jewelry your partner has will give you hints about her personal style. If she owns a lot

of sterling silver or white gold, then she is a cool-metal person, making a white gold, platinum or palladium ring an ideal choice. If she has more yellow metals, then she is a warm-metal woman, so stick to yellow gold or rose gold. - Figure out her personal style. Does your fiancée-to-be like traditional or non-traditional designs? If she prefers bold and funky jewelry, she probably doesn’t want a very classic engagement ring. - Pay attention. Note her reaction to other

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women’s engagement rings. You can discover her clear preferences that way. - When in doubt, ask one of her friends. Find a trustworthy friend who knows her style. He or she will be able to get a lot of information that you can’t obtain without sounding suspicious. - Shop with her. Couples often shop together for their engagement rings and wedding bands. Want to surprise her? Narrow down the selection between two or three rings so she won’t know exactly which one she will receive. Then plan the date, location and a memorable style. - Shop with a reputable jeweler. At the end of the day, where you shop is the most important factor. Shop with a jeweler you trust who will walk you through the process. - Make note of the exchange or return policy. If she would still prefer a different ring, you will need to make sure you can exchange it. For more information on fine jewelry and engagement ring trends or to find a reputable jeweler near you, visit Jewelry Information Center at www.jic.org.

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(ARA) - If you’re planning a bridal shower, you want to make it a relaxing, fun time for everyone - and right at the center of the fun is good food. If you’re feeling anxious about what to serve and how to get it prepared - especially with everyone nowadays paying so much attention to what they eat - relax. You can serve delicious and healthy food without hiring a professional chef or spending a week in the kitchen. Here are some time-saving tips and recipes from the Simply Organic test kitchen to help you get the food under control and host a simple but sensational shower for the bride: - Share the work. When guests ask if they can bring anything, say “yes.” And don’t be afraid to ask them to bring something if they don’t contact you first - most guests are eager to help. Get others to prepare dishes you either don’t really enjoy making yourself or you know they do especially well. You can even have each guest bring a dessert or appetizer and share the recipes with the new bride. Doing the food as a group is fun, and it helps build the joyful spirit of the occasion. - Keep it healthy. There’s a good chance a lot of your guests are trying to eat healthier. Why not go that route and make it delicious too? You can provide great-tasting, nutritious snacks that also go easy on artificial additives, salt, fat, sugar and other potentially unhealthy ingredients. For guests with special diet restrictions, gluten-free baking mixes are now readily available for easy, worry-free baked treats. - Take some shortcuts. For enticing, freshly made dips without fuss, use high quality organic dip mixes. Just add a creamy dill, French onion, guacamole or ranch dip mix to equal parts low-fat cottage cheese and non-fat plain yogurt and mix in a blender or food processor until smooth. Serve with fresh veggies you can buy already cleaned and cut up at the store, and you get a lot of healthy snacking with very little prep time. Or use pre-blended mulling spice to create flavorful cider, punch or other beverages without a lot of work. - Remake everyday favorites. One way to combine simple and special is to take easy-to-prepare favorites and dress them up with special festive seasonings. Try distinctive seasoning blends like curry or Italian seasoning. A seasoned sugar combination like lemon sugar or cinnamon sugar will add a gourmet touch to your tea. Or add a touch of a spice like tarragon or a chili powder seasoning blend to your usual deviled eggs, and you’ll instantly have something out of the ordinary. - Shop smart. Make your shopping list well in advance. That way you can pick up everything in one trip - and eliminate any last-minute sprints to the grocery store. You can even order some ingredients online. For example, Simply Organic offers a wide range of all-organic products online to enhance your shower food - everything from spices, seasoning blends and baking extracts to easy-to-make mixes for dips, dressings and other snacks - and they’ll ship them to your house within a few days.

Make your ‘I Do’ last forever (NewsUSA) - In between the guest list, the flowers and the perfect three-tier cake, it can be hard to find time to shop for your wedding rings. However, it is important to remember that most of the wedding details are fleeting and gone after a few hours of enjoyment, while your rings are enjoyed forever. So, whether you are having a smaller gathering or a more traditional affair, this important to-do on your event checklist should not be overlooked, especially since your rings mark your commitment to one another and will last a lifetime. Jewelry and style expert Michael O’Connor has a few tips that are sure to

help you find matrimonial bliss when it comes to ring selection: - Create a budget. There are many details to consider when planning a wedding that can quickly drain your budget. It is important to set aside money for a lifelong symbol like your wedding bands. Not sure how much to budget? Consider that in 2006, couples spent an average of $2,079 on wedding bands, according to the CN American Wedding Study. And since the age-old rule for purchasing an engagement ring is to spend two months salary, plan to spend one month’s salary for the two wedding bands. Check out the “Budget Calculator” a t

www.TheKnot.com. - Shop together. It is a good idea to shop for rings together. In fact, 80 percent of couples do, which isn’t a surprise since your rings, which don’t have to match, should reflect your personal styles and tastes. - Plan ahead. Don’t wait until the last minute to go shopping for your wedding bands, they are simply too important. Plan to start shopping for your rings six months prior to your “I do’s.” Not only do you need time to research and shop, but you also need to allot time for custom orders, sizing and engraving. - Invest in quality. Because you want your ring to last a lifetime, it is important to put thought

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into the quality of metal you choose. Platinum 950 is the most durable precious metal and will last a lifetime. It’s 30 times more rare than gold, and for wedding bands set with diamonds, its natural whiteness will ensure the diamonds sparkle and stay secure. It is no wonder that Hollywood’s A-list designers such as Tacori, DeBeers, Ritani and Kwiat are all choosing platinum in their designs. But don’t worry, you don’t have to be a star to own a platinum ring. Platinum engagement and wedding rings are available for a wide variety of budgets, making it an affordable luxury. Some resources that offer popular price points include Lieberfarb, Scott Kay and Blue Nile. “As the ultimate metal, platinum’s unmatched durability and beauty make it a top pick among designers and 81 percent of brides,” said Michael O’Connor. For more information, visit w w w. e n g a g e m e n t guide.com and www.preciousplatinum.com.

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292 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, four counts of forgery, one count of attempted forgery Feb. 16 Adam Wakefield, 29, 308 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, warrant – failure to appear / check deception Accidents Feb. 17 At 5:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ahmed Gayas, 66, Pelham, Ala., struck a parked vehicle in the parking

James Clark, 79 U.S. Army veteran Oct. 26, 1931 – Feb. 13, 2011 James Raymond Clark, 79, Fort Wayne, formerly of Wabash, died Feb. 13, at his home. He was born Oct. 26, 1931, in Ijamsville, to the late Raymond and Bertha Victoria (Anderson) Clark. He married Chuncha Hwang on Oct. 30, 1970, in the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea. Mr. Clark was a Boy Scout for several years and in his adult life spent several years as a Boy Scout leader. His family moved to Wabash in 1947 and he entered the National Guard, where he served for 18 months before joining the U.S. Army. SFC Clark served his country in the U.S. Army from 1951-1972, before retiring in 1972. He finished his education in the service and completed medical training in Japan in 1952-53, en route to Korea. For the next 20 years he worked as a medical technician. Mr. Clark’s Theater of Operations included, Korea from 1952-53, and Vietnam, from 1967-68. His love for the military led him to design the U.S. Army Retired Patch, which can officially be worn on the uniform of a retired serviceman. After retiring from the service, he worked as a home improvement contractor in the Fort Wayne area for 15 years. He recently joined the Korean War Veterans Association and was elected vice president. He was also a member of the National VFW Post #14000. Mr. Clark loved music and wrote a number of songs. He also loved making crafts, rocking chairs, and pin art. Though quiet and reserved, he was well liked by those in his community. He will be remembered for his love and devotion to his wife, their beautiful yard, stonework, and gardens they created together at their home. In 2004, they were even featured in the Botanical Garden Walk. He is survived by his wife, Chuncha Clark, Fort Wayne; two sons, James Clark Jr., Pensacola, Fla., and Allan Clark, Rensselaer; a daughter, Tanya Hammond, Fort Wayne; a brother, Richard Clark, Wabash; a sister, Rowena Greer, North Manchester; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services with full military honors were held Feb. 17, at Concordia Cemetery, Fort Wayne, with Pastor James R. Clark Jr. officiating. Mausoleum entombment followed the services. Arrangements were entrusted to Honored Veterans Funeral Care Provider, Fort Wayne. Condolences for the family of Mr. Clark may be sent online at www.northernindianafuneralcare.com.

lot at 359 S. Huntington Street. At 4:31 p.m., vehicles driven by Milda Ray, 40, Richmond, and Jonathan Bowen, 43, Williamsburg, Ky., collided at the intersection of Fulton and Miami streets. Feb. 16 At 3:25 p.m., vehicles driven by Keith Collins, 40, 18 Culbertson, Wabash, and Douglas Eskridge, 29, 1585 Glenn Ave., Wabash, collided in the intersection of Smith and Carroll streets. At 1:26 p.m., vehicles driven by Shannon Leisure, 20, 5780 E 1100 N, Lot 34, North Manchester, and Jeffrey Helm, 44, 3389 E 400 S, Wabash, collided on Hill Street near Holiday Street. Feb. 14 At 6:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jasneet Kaur, 30, 1170 Meadowview Dr., Apt. 4, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle in the parking lot at 710 East

Street. Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Feb. 18 At 6:49 a.m., a vehicle driven by Shawn E. Hayslett, 5664 E. Blue Star Hwy., Lagro, struck a deer on Old 24. Feb. 17 At 6:29 p.m., a vehicle driven by Elizabeth J. Barney, 19, 6917 E 500 S, Wabash, struck a deer on SR 15 near CR 350 S. At 7:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by John B. Schetzsle, 81, 460 W. Harrison Ave., Wabash, struck a deer on U.S. 24 near the Huntington County Line. Feb. 16 At 7:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nick A. Gaerte, 2414 W 1300 S, Silver Lake, struck a deer on SR 15 near CR 1400 N. At 6:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by James H. Myers, 60, Warren, struck a deer on SR 218 near America Road.

Jackie Ferrell, 75 U.S. Army veteran

At 6:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael D. Weaver, 53, 3263 E 250 S, struck a deer on Dora Road near Meridian Road. At 1:19 p.m., a vehicle driven by Carl D. Koss, 64, 5512 E 50 S, Lagro, struck a deer on Division Road near CR 600. At 3:51 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dewayne D. Yocum, 46, Macy, struck a deer on SR 15 near CR 1000 N. At 12:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Adrienne N. Hinshaw, 27, Fort Wayne, struck a deer on U.S. 24 near SR 524. Feb. 15 At 4:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by William D. Watson, 63, 5465 W 300 N, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle near 235 Walnut St., Roann. At 4:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by David A. Stouffer, 64, 6495 S 550 W, Wabash, left the roadway near 8407 S 550 W, Wabash. Feb. 14 At 8:01 p.m., a vehi-

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cle driven by Tiffany Roser, 24, 1856 S. America Rd., Lagro, struck a deer near 839 W. Dora Rd. At 4:52 a.m., a vehicle driven by Larry Cunningham, 1100 S 700 W, Wabash, struck two deer. Feb. 13 At 10:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeff W. Friesser, 29, Huntington, struck a deer on U.S. 24 near CR 650 E. At 10:02 p.m., a vehicle driven by Abigail N. Sewell, 22, 111 Meadow Dr., LaFontaine, struck a deer on CR 700 S near CR 100 E. At 2:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Callie Hall left the roadway on SR 15 south of Treaty. Feb. 12 At 12:41 a.m., vehicles driven by Sebastian Christopher R, 18, 340 S. Washington St., Roann, and Gina M. Cussen, 29, 7132 W 100 N, Wabash, collided on CR

700 W south of Roann. At 9:26 a.m., a vehicle driven by Eric T. Katzenmeyer, 35, Silver Lake, was involved in an accident on SR 114 west of North Manchester At 4:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kimberly Sue Brown, 23, Marion, struck a vehicle on SR 15 near SR 124. Feb. 10 At 8:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bryan Wl. Laycock, 44, 876 Baumbauer Rd., Wabash, struck a deer on Baumbauer Road near Meridian Road. At 7 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gregory D. Sellers, 56, 4301 E. 700 S, Wabash, was involved in an accident on CR 750 W near CR 700 S. At 9:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by Alvin D. Kinzie, 37, Huntington, was involved in an accident near 3200 N 600 W. At 8:17 a.m., vehicles driven by Wesley A. (continued on page 18)

Louise Daggett, 88 Member of Manchester Church of the Brethren

Oct. 10, 1935 – Feb. 15, 2011

Dec. 14, 1922 – Feb. 14, 2011

Jackie L. Ferrell, 75, North Manchester, died Feb. 15, 9:34 p.m., at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Oct. 10, 1935, in Roanoke, to Leonard and Mary (Reimer) Ferrell. He married Janice R. (Kistler) Werking on March 28, 1973; she survives. Mr. Ferrell graduated from Andrews High School in 1954. He retired from General Telephone in 1996 after 30 years of service as a lineman. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea. He was also a member of Moose Lodge #1518 in North Manchester and he enjoyed camping, fishing, and NASCAR. Along with his wife, he is survived by five sons, Mike Ferrell, Citra, Fla.; Tony Ferrell, Jacksonville, Fla.; Rick (Dee) Grindle, Wabash; Jim (Kelly) Grindle, Markle; and Jeff Grindle, Pierceton; five daughters, Rachal Townsend, Columbia, Tenn.; Traci Brubaker and Heidi (Kevin) Marcum, both of North Manchester; Deb (Terry) Hudson, Silver Lake; and Jill (Kris) Slater, Sidney; 23 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Emery First, who raised him; three brothers; and a sister. Funeral services were held Feb. 18, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor J. P. Freeman officiating. Preferred memorials are to Moose Charities Inc., 155 S. International Dr., Mooseheart, IL 60539. Condolences for the family of Mr. Ferrell may be sent online at www.mckeemortuary.com.

Louise Shively Daggett, 88, North Manchester, died Feb. 14, 7:55 p.m., at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Dec. 14, 1922, in Wabash County, to Frank O. and Freda (Anderson) Ulery. She married Noah L. Shively on Sept. 19, 1942; he died July 11, 1988. She then married J.W. Bill Daggett on Feb. 15, 1997; he died June 10, 2000. Mrs. Daggett attended Buzzard School, a two-room schoolhouse, until Grade 5 when the school was discontinued; she then went to Laketon School, where she graduated in 1940. She graduated from the International Business School, Fort Wayne. She worked at Heckman Bindery for 10 years and became the Administrative Secretary for the Manchester Church of the Brethren in 1969, retiring on July 31, 1997. She and Noah were active in church work, both in their local congregation and in the wider congregation of the Church of the Brethren. They served as Youth Advisors for the South Central District for 10 years. Mrs. Daggett was on the Camp Mack Board for many years and served as dean and counselor many times. She was asked to serve as the assistant to the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference secretary for seven years. After retiring, she and Bill traveled to many places in the United States, as well as Scandinavia and Turkey. She is survived by her three children, James (Amy) Shively, Roann; Robert (Paula) Shively, New Paris; and Linda (George) Blair, Tulsa, Okla.; six grandchildren, Suellen (Jim Mack) Shively Mack, Elgin, Ill.; Christine Shively and Michael (Dianna Roberts) Blair, both of Indianapolis; Scott (Megan Blinn) Shively, Belfast, Northern Ireland; Sarah (Jarred) Romesburg, Pa.; and Beth (Tim Wagers) Shively Wagers, Fort Wayne; six great-grandchildren; two stepsons, John (Denise) Daggett, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Dan (Theresa) Daggett, Warsaw; a brother, Robert Leon (Liz) Ulery, Logansport; and a sister, Betty Marie (Dennis) Behnken, Alamo, Texas. She was preceded in death by a sister. Memorial services will be held Feb. 26, 11 a.m., at Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., North Manchester, with Pastor Karen Eberly officiating. Calling will be Feb. 25, 3 - 8 p.m., and Feb. 26, one hour prior to services, at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester. Preferred memorials are to Camp Mack, 1113 E. Camp Mack Rd., Milford, IN 46542. The memorial guest book for Mrs. Daggett may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Citations Feb. 16 Nathaniel Neal, 24, North Manchester, false and fictitious registration Feb. 15 Clifford Griffin, 36, North Manchester, warrant – theft Feb. 13 James Ison, 45, North Manchester, battery, intimidation, interfering with reporting a crime Chelsea Walden, 20, Grennsboro, N.C., minor consumption Kevin Keel, 23, Silver Lake, operating while intoxicated Indiana State Police

Citations Feb. 12 The following received citations for speeding: Nikolas A. Burchard, 20, Vernon Hills, Ill.; Tabatha D. Griffin, 26, Galveston; Patrick A. Hopson, 20, Fort Wayne Feb. 11 The following

received citations for speeding: Bryan J. Ashton, 23, Warsaw; Joan M. DonaghyMyers, 40, Bluffton; Ashleigh J. Michael, 19, Fort Wayne Feb. 10 The following received citations for speeding: Claudine A. Laufman, 33, West Lafayette; Karen S. Monroe, 49, Andrews Feb. 8 The following received citations for speeding: Melanie R. Bouillon, 41, Fort Wayne; Kevin L. Rynearson, 45, Fort Wayne: The following received citations for seatbelt violations: Jason E. Bunker, 21, Peru; Bernard A. Roberts, 20, Peru; Lisa K. Roberts, 44, Peru Feb. 6 The following received citations for speeding: Matthew M. Fickle, 28, Lafayette; Paula S. Hughes, 42, Fort Wayne Feb. 3 Teresa A. Brown, 41, Warsaw, speeding Marriage Applications Kevin Coldren, 61, 550 Superior St., Wabash, and Lennie

Stanley Venosky, 78 U.S. Air Force veteran Aug. 8, 1932 – Feb. 12, 2011

Stanley Mathew Venosky, 78, Wabash, died Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m., at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Stanley and Katherine Venosky. He married Jackie Bailey on March 29, 1969. Mr. Venosky was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in the Korean War. He worked at United Technologies in North Manchester for 35 years, retiring in 1995. After retirement, he worked at Kroger Foods and LoBill Grocery, because he was such a social person and enjoyed working. He served on the liquor board, was part of the census bureau, was a member of the Lions Club and the American Legion, and attended the First Church of God. One of his greatest joys was coaching little league for several years. He was an avid Indiana University and Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Venosky, Wabash; seven children, Stanley Venosky Jr., James Venosky, and Anna Venosky, all of Goshen; and Terry Hamilton, Mike Venosky, Debra Beeks, and Madison Venosky, all of Wabash; seven brothers and sisters, Albert Venosky, Cleveland, Ohio; and Joey Venosky, Delores (Jack) Wilson, Patty Montford, Kathleen DaShase, Sally Richards, and George Richards, all of Youngstown, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, a grandson, and a brother. Memorial services were held Feb. 19, at First Church of God, Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Preferred memorials are to the First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St., Wabash. The memorial guest book for Mr. Venosky may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Bakehorn, same address Deangelo Erby, 27, 164 E. Canal St., Apt. 1, Wabash, and Sherry Smith, 27, same address Jerome Miles, 31, 408 Bent St., Wabash, and Jessica Stivers, 23, same address Randell Liebo, 24, 541 Columbus St., Wabash, and Sheila Hubbard, 32, same address Christopher Landis, 31, 1024 Columbus St., Wabash, and Leticia Presas, 30, same address Loren Brovont, 24, 11897 N 300 W, North Manchester, and Lori

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Carl Bechtold, 79 U.S. Army veteran June 19, 1931 – Feb. 12, 2011

Julie Korkos, 48 Claypool resident May 14, 1962 – Feb. 13, 2011

Julie Kay Korkos, 48, Claypool, died Feb. 13 at her home. She was born May 14, 1962, in Wabash, to James H. and Betty V. (Barrett) Hettmansperger. Mrs. Korkos was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. She also attended Ball State University, Muncie, for three years. She is survived by her mother, Betty Hettmansperger, Wabash; a brother, Joel D. (Angie) Hettmansperger, a nephew, Derek Hettmansperger, and a niece, Cassie Hettmansperger, all of Indianapolis; a former husband, Thomas Korkos, and two stepsons, Hayden Korkos and Harrison Korkos, all of Rochester. Memorial services were held Feb. 18, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Melinda Kammerer officiating. Entombment was in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Hospital Foundation. The memorial guest book for Mrs. Korkos may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Carl O. “Bing” Bechtold, 79, formerly of Huntington and Bippus, died Feb. 12, 4:32 p.m., in Rolling Meadows Healthcare, LaFontaine. He was born June 19, 1931, in Wabash County, to M. Otto and Agnes (Norris) Bechtold. Mr. Bechtold graduated from Chester High School in 1949. He was a farmer and raised Persian horses. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and a retired turnkey-dispatcher with the Huntington County Sheriff ’s Department. He is survived by three sons, Donald R. Bechtold, Monte C. Bechtold and Ronnie Bechtold; a daughter, Karla A. Stoltz; and two sisters, Miriam (William) Ruppel and Phyllis (Michael) Leckrone. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Patty J. Gamble. Graveside services were held Feb. 18, at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, with Laurel Poling officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Condolences for the family of Mr. Bechtold may be sent online at www.mckeemortuary.com.

Esther Leah Conrad, 86, Wabash, died Feb. 13, 4:04 p.m., at Wabash County Hospital. She was born May 3, 1924, in Wabash, to Charles Elmer and Addie Belle (Ellis) Kendall. She married Howard C. Conrad, in Wabash, on June 8, 1946; he died July 27, 2003. Mrs. Conrad worked at Honeywell Inc., Wabash Magnetics, and Wabash City Schools. She loved her son, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. She is survived by a son, Barry D. (Paulette) Conrad, Wabash; two grandchildren, Darcy (Jenny) Conrad, Shipshewana, and Vindy (Carl) Pace, Wabash; five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Conrad and Elias Conrad, both of Shipshewana; Jordan Pace, Fort Wayne; and MaKenna Pace and Drayson Pace, both of Wabash; and a sister, Rachel Lavon Miller, Amboy. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters. Funeral services were held Feb. 17, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Mrs. Conrad may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Danny Schlemmer, 64

Wilbur Eakright, 82

U.S. Navy veteran

Esther Conrad, 86 Wabash resident May 3, 1924 – Feb. 13, 2011

U.S. Army veteran

April 26, 1946 – Feb. 14, 2011

Sept. 19, 1928 – Feb. 16, 2011

Danny L. Schlemmer, 64, Wabash, died Feb. 14, 9:10 a.m., at his home. He was born April 26, 1946, in Wabash, to the late Edward G. and Kathleen L. (Parrett) Schlemmer. He married Alecia Walker on April 16, 1976; she survives. Mr. Schlemmer was a heavy equipment operator for Hanson Stone in Fort Wayne, from which he retired. He served with the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1968. He was a member of American Legion Post 15 and attended Boundary Line Church of Christ, both in Wabash. He also loved to golf and enjoyed fishing with his sons. Along with his wife, he is survived by four sons, Dan (Andrea) Schlemmer, Robert (Hope) Gray, Chad (Anita) Schlemmer, and Jason (Natasha) Schlemmer, all of Wabash; two daughters, Amber Ragan, Peru, and Charlene (Donny) Blair, Wabash; 16 grandchildren; and his best friend of 55 years, Robert Courtney, Wabash. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Schlemmer. Funeral services were held Feb. 18, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Guy Provance officiating. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society. Condolences for the family of Mr. Schlemmer may be sent online at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Wilbur Gene Eakright, 82, Wabash, died Feb. 16, 2:40 p.m., at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 19, 1928, in Wabash, to Paul A. and Nora (Milan) Eakright. He married Lois A. Walters, in Wabash, on April 24, 1951; she died June 26, 1999. Mr. Eakright worked at General Tire in Wabash for 37 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Wabash First Church of God, and also attended the Christian Heritage Church. He was also a member of the local 626 Retirement Club. Mr. Eakright was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean Conflict, where he was awarded two Purple Hearts, and he proudly served his country. He enjoyed working in his woodworking shop. His favorite pastimes were eating at the Wabash County Hospital, drinking coffee at the donut shop and going to auctions. He truly was a hero to his family. He is survived by four children, Paul (Ilene) Eakright, Phillip (Tina) Eakright, and Jerry (Carol) Eakright, all of Wabash; and Dianna (Steven) Roberts, Puyallup, Wash.; two brothers, Dean F. (Martha) Eakright, LaFontaine, and Donald (Ruthann) Eakright, New Haven; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Kay O’Connor, Wabash. Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Eileen Singleton, and his stepmother, Esther Eakright. Funeral services were held Feb. 20, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger and Rev. Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in South Pleasant Cemetery, rural Wabash County. Preferred memorials are to Wabash First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St., Wabash. The memorial guest book for Mr. Eakright may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Christopher R. Shultz to Jackie A. Terrel, Warranty Deed, South Haven Addition, Cont. of Wabash, Lot: 74 Wabash County Auditor Jane Ridgeway and Record Owner Alberta (Williams) Scott to David J. Brinson, Tax Title Deed, 26-26-6 Betty Jane Harper to Macs Convenience Stores LLC, Warranty Deed, 27-26-7 Wells Fargo Bank NA to Federal National Mortgage Association,

Warranty Deed, Board of Trade Addition, Wabash, Multiple Lots / Blocks Fannie Mae AKA Federal National Mortgage Corporation to Bryan E. Cox, Warranty Deed, Board of Trade Addition, Wabash, Multiple Lots / Blocks Doris E. Stanton to Stephen Ray Hubler Sr., Quitclaim Deed, Twin Lake Estates, Pleasant Township, Multiple Lots / Blocks James A. Bercik and Amy D. Bercik to

Rachel Tucker, 82 Attended Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church May 8, 1928 – Feb. 13, 2011 Rachel E. (Bitzel) Tucker, 82, Lagro, died Feb. 13, 5:05 p.m., at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wabash. She was born May 8, 1928, in Wabash County, to the late Frank and Goldie Mae Bitzel. She married Charles Tucker Sr. in 1944; he died Jan. 13, 2000. Mrs. Tucker attended Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church, Wabash. She is survived by three sons, Charles (Bonnie) Tucker Jr., Lagro; James Tucker, Wabash; and Oran Tucker, Richvalley; a daughter, Judy (Jerry) Hohman, Silver Lake; a sister, Marjorie (Wayne) Blackburn, Marion; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Carl Tucker, who died in 1968; three brothers; and a sister. Funeral services were held Feb. 16, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Pastor Doug Phillips officiating. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Wabash. Condolences for the family of Mrs. Tucker may be sent online at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Russell Schroeder, 60 North Manchester resident Jan. 6, 1951 – Feb. 14, 2011 Russell J. Schroeder, 60, North Manchester, died Feb. 14, 3:00 p.m., at his residence. He was born Jan. 6, 1951, in Glandorf, Ohio, to Benno and Clara (Duling) Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder graduated from Ottawa Glandorf (Ottawa, Ohio) High School in 1969. He then graduated from Ohio State University in 1974 with a BS degree in Agriculture – Horticulture Specialty. He was a horticulture specialist for several companies. Mr. Schroeder was also the owner of The Inn in North Manchester since 1999. He was an avid Ohio State fan, and he enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards. He is survived by a sister, Audrey (John) Canelli, Miamisburg, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth Schroeder; and a sister, Alvera Knueven. Funeral services were held Feb. 19, at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester, with Pastor J. P. Freeman officiating. Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 22, at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, Ohio, with Father Tony Fortman officiating. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery, Glandorf, Ohio. Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society, 601 W. Edison Rd., Mishawaka, IN 46545-8822. Condolences for the family of Mr. Schroeder may be sent online at www.mckeemortuary.com.

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Jerrie Gidley, 68 June 26, 1942 – Nov. 27, 2010 Jerrie Lee Gidley, 68, Marysville, Wash., died Nov. 27, 2010, with her devoted husband by her side. She was born June 26, 1942, in Burlington, Wash., to Alvin and Verta (Small) Anderson. She was married to Ralph Gidley Sr. for nearly 52 years. Mrs. Gidley was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She resided in Marysville, Wash., for most of her life. Her husband was born in Wabash; his father, Larry Gidley, was from Wabash; his mother, Rosalee Miller, was from Peru; his grandfather, Orviele Gidley, was from Wabash; and his grandmother, Eunice Beachly, was from North Manchester. Along with her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Stacey Carver and Patisha Luckenbach; a son, Ralph Gidley Jr.; a sister, Billie (Larry) Gessner; a brother, Butch Anderson; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and close friends. A celebration of life was held in her honor.

Parc Properties LLC to Jane Ann Miller, Quitclaim Deed, Jones Irvin Subdivision, Original Plat, Wabash, Lot: 8 Wabash County Auditor Jane Ridgeway and Record Owner James Hoskins to Jack A. Delauter and Aaron D. Shaw, Tax Title Deed, Board of Trade Addition, Wabash, Lot: 131 Wells Fargo Bank NA to Travis M. Poland, Warranty Deed, Hartleys M T Addition, Wabash, Lot: Pt. 23 Housing and Urban Development Secretary

to Prestige Trust Management LLC, Warranty Deed, Northern Addition, Wabash, Outlot: Pt. 101 John R. Brane to Samuel S. Brane and Michael D. Brane, Warranty Deed, 21-267 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to Adam R. Reahard, Warranty Deed, Lake View Estates, Sec. 1, Noble Township, Multiple Lots / Blocks Bobby L. Carr to Bobby L. Carr, Marla K. Smith and Darla M. Tribbett, Quitclaim Deed, Multiple Section Legals

Raymond Brothers, 75 Lifetime Wabash resident April 13, 1935 – Feb. 20, 2011

David Stouffer, 64 Member of Wabash Friends Church Jan. 5, 1947 – Feb. 15, 2011 David Adrian Stouffer, 64, rural Wabash, died Feb. 15, 4:45 p.m., in rural Wabash County. He was born Jan. 5, 1947, in Wabash, to Adrian and Janet Fern (Butt) Stouffer. He married Renee Porter, at the Wabash Friends Church, on Dec. 27, 1969. Mr. Stouffer was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School, attended Purdue University Ag Short Course, served in the National Guard, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of the Wabash Friends Church, where he served on several committees over the years, and he attended the College Corner Brethren Church. Mr. Stouffer was a longtime member of the Beacon Credit Union Supervisory Committee, served on the Beacon Credit Union Board of Directors, and was the current Vice Chairman. He enjoyed participating in 4-H and helped his daughters with their projects. He loved farming, his John Deere Equipment, and Purdue sports. He loved the Lord, treasured his family, and adored his grandchildren. Above all, he was a faithful and obedient servant to his Lord Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife, Renee Stouffer, Wabash; two daughters, Heather (Ryan) Hunsberger, Wabash, and Melanie (Ryan) Brainard, Savannah, Ga.; four grandchildren, Luke Adrian Hunsberger and Ian Hunsberger, both of Wabash; and Madeline Brainard and Noah Brainard, both of Savannah. Funeral services were held Feb. 19, at Wabash Friends Church, Wabash, with David Phillips, Jim Black, and Alex Falder officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorials are to College Corner Youth Ministries or the Wabash County 4-H Foundation. The memorial guest book for Mr. Stouffer may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Clifford Strickler, 74 U.S. Navy veteran Sept. 21, 1936 – Feb. 12, 2011 Clifford Strickler, 74, Wabash, died Feb. 12, 3:36 p.m., at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 21, 1936, in Huntington, to the late Clifford and Mary (Lehman) Strickler. He married Margaret Ragan in 1959; she died Jan. 31, 2010. Mr. Strickler was a graduate of Wabash High School. He worked at Ford Meter Box, Guthries 76 Station, and General Tire, all in Wabash. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1961, and also in the National Guard. He was a member of VFW Post 286, Wabash, and was active in the Wabash Little League and Boy Scouts. He also raced in semi-pro stock cars. He is survived by three sons, Clifford Strickler, Wabash; Howard Chris Strickler, Lincolnville; and John Strickler, Muncie; a daughter, Mary Strickler Montague, Fort Wayne; a sister, Margaret Ann Hall, Wabash; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Funeral services were held Feb. 18, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash. Burial was in Marion Veterans Cemetery. Condolences for the family of Mr. Strickler may be sent online at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Raymond Lee Brothers, 75, Wabash, died Feb. 20, 2:15 a.m., at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center, Wabash. He was born April 13, 1935, in Wabash, to Roy L. Sr. and Effie (Williamson) Brothers. Mr. Brothers was a lifetime Wabash resident. He lived at Autumn Ridge Healthcare Center since November 2006. He is survived by his brother, Roy L. (Sue) Brothers Jr.; and his special friends, Darlene Slater, and Bob and Rose Sluss, all of Wabash; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Feb. 23, 2 p.m., at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Friends may call Feb. 23, two hours prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Mr. Brothers may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Kenneth Burnworth, 95 U.S. Army veteran May 11, 1915 – Feb. 16, 2011

Kenneth H. Burnworth, 95, a lifetime Wabash resident, died Feb. 16, 10:15 p.m., at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born May 11, 1915, in Wabash. He married Betty Janet Alexander on May 16, 1946; she died Oct. 4, 2005. He then married Margaret (Brown) Benson; she survives. Mr. Burnworth worked at Wabash Electric and was owner and operator of Hills Dale Trailer Park, Wabash. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and also attended College Corner Brethren Church, both in Wabash. Along with his wife, Margaret BensonBurnworth, he is survived by a stepson, Kenneth (Chris) Benson, Wabash; three stepdaughters, Mary (Paul) Cornett and Janie (Clyde) Hayslett, both of Wabash; and Carol (Don) Sweet, Converse; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Along with his former wife, Betty, he was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Funeral services were held Feb. 19 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Jim Black officiating. Burial was in the Gardens of Memory, Grant County. Condolences for the family of Mr. Burnworth may be sent online at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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February 23, 2011

Adam and Danielle Renbarger named Wabash County Historian Ron Woodward is 2011 ASA/DuPont Young Leaders featured speaker at Paradise Spring meeting

The American Soybean Association and Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl., Inc., a DuPont business, are pleased to announce Adam and Danielle Renbarger, Wabash, have been named 2011 ASA/DuPont Young Leaders. They were chosen to represent Indiana in a program involving producer participants from 22 other states and Canada. The ASA/DuPont Young Leader Program targets soybean farmers who are innovative, assertive, “young in leadership” and looking to make their mark in agriculture. Now in its 28th year, the program has a tremendous record of success. Program alumni have assumed significant leadership responsibilities in state and national soybean associations and promotion boards as well as national, regional and state agricultural organizations. Nearly all are making a difference in agriculture by ensuring the voice of the American farmer is being heard. The 2011 class of ASA/DuPont Young Leaders participated in a challenging and educational leadership development experience Dec. 5-8, 2010, at Pioneer headquarters in Johnston, Iowa. This four-day seminar included advocacy and media training, group casework on soybean industry policy issues, communication style analysis, presentations on the economy, biotechnology, soybean traits and product development and tours of Pioneer’s research facilities. Participants also gave presentations on their farm operation and networked with the other producers and their spouses from around the country and Canada. Class members will complete Phase II of the training March 1-5 in Tampa, Fla., in conjunction with the annual Commodity Classic Convention & Trade Show. Young Leaders will receive leadership recognition awards at the ASA Awards Banquet on March 4, rounding out a full week of learning, networking and personal growth.

Brzezinski family welcomes son Tony and Molly Brzezinski, Wabash, are the parents of a son born Jan. 20 at 10:03 p.m. Anthony Zacciah Brzezinski weighed 10 pounds and was 21 inches long. His mother is the former Molly Bechtol. Grandparents are John Bechtol and Donna Bechtol, both of LaFontaine; Ron Brzezinski, Steamwood, Ill.; and Linda Bell, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.

Recently, Paradise Spring, Inc. met for their Annual Meeting and Soup Supper at the Wabash County Historical Museum. Featured speaker was Wabash County Historian Ron Woodward. Mr. Woodward’s presentation was “After the Treaty”, speaking of the Paradise Spring Treaty. In 1926, a site opposite the mouth of Treaty Creek was picked to hold treaty negotiations with the Miami and Potawatomi Indians. The site is commonly called Paradise Spring by the residents of the county. The Treaty was, however, called the Treaty of the Mississinewa. One local writer has said that after the treaty was signed, the cabins built by the soldiers who accompanied the treaty commissioners were left abandoned, with nothing else having happened there, and that a decade later Wabash rose from the site. This is far from the fact. Treaty Grounds was the first white community in Wabash County, and

continued to play an active role in the area becoming the site of many firsts in Wabash County. Two roads had been cut to the treaty site one from Huntington and one from Anderson. The contract to clear the Anderson road had been given in the fall of 1826. These two roads were to be used to transport goods to the treaty negotiations. Later early settlers found their way into Treaty Grounds on these roads. Families stayed in the cabins until land was found to their liking. The first post office of the county was established at the Treaty on Jan. 9, 1828. The first public house in Wabash County was begun at the Treaty Grounds. Some of the rooms of the cabins were used for the inn, which was run by Robert Hars and his wife, Mary, who owned the public house. From June 28 to July 5, John Peter Paul, member of a canal surveying party, stayed at the Treaty Grounds while surveying up and down the river. All during this

time, activities and events continued. In 1828, Treaty Grounds continued to attract those searching for a new start. On Dec. 28, 1828, Cass County was formed and what was to become Wabash County was attached to it. At about the same time, David Burr was appointed one of the first canal commissioners and on March 21, 1829, he became postmaster of the fledging community. On May 1, 1829, Cass County Commissioners formed Wabash Township with Treaty Grounds as the township center. That fall, a mail route from Logansport to Fort Wayne was estab-

lished. This was the third road into Wabash. On May 4, 1834, contracts for construction of the Wabash and Erie Canal west of Lagro were let at the Treaty Grounds. With the founding of Wabashtown to the west of Treaty Grounds in 1835, the site began to lose in importance yet the site continued to attract temporary residents while slowly fading away. Official county records continued to be mailed by the State to Treaty Grounds up to 1839. After the founding of Wabash town the Treaty Grounds slowly passed from the scene.

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Vanderpool family welcomes son Nathan and Anna Momburg Vanderpool, Berlin, Germany, are the parents of a son born Oct. 27, 2010, 9:50 a.m., in Berlin, Germany. Hannes Carter Alyosha Vanderpool weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Jon and Bev Vanderpool, Wabash; and Martin and Gitta Momburg, Aachen, Germany. Great-grandparents are Dean and Marie Fouts and Frances and the late Charles Vanderpool, all of Wabash.

Grief support group to meet March 7 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 March 7 and March 21. The meetings will be held in the conference room next to the cafeteria at Wabash County Hospital. The meetings usually last about an hour and a half. The first part is for education with the remainder set aside as a time for sharing. The support groups are intended to help family members deal with their grief surrounding the loss of a loved one. Ed Ensley, social

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Former Oak Hill superintendent shares thoughts on teacher collective bargaining Dear editor, In the current session of the Indiana General Assembly, bills have been introduced and seem to have some support to “pare down” the teacher collective bargaining law that went into effect almost 40 years ago. Based on experiences from both sides of that negotiating table, I feel the law should be revised to only allow wages and wage-related fringe benefits to be negotiated. In addition, a statewide contract should be negotiated to help local school teachers, administrators and communities maintain less tenacious relationships.

Like almost all laws, the teacher collective bargaining law was created to correct specific situations where teachers were treated unfairly. In 2011, the legislature can provide protections so that teachers are not treated unfairly, but, at the same time, provide a bargaining atmosphere that focuses only on the issues of wages and wage-related fringe benefits. The original law had that as its main emphasis, but added “Section 5” to the law that allowed almost every other aspect of a school experience to the items that could be bargained. This law has had the

effect of denigrating teachers from the professionals they are and causing undue strain and tension between teachers and the communities they serve. The legislature should also mandate that a statewide master contract be negotiated between the statehouse and the two teacher unions. Local school teachers and school boards would not have to spend the enormous amounts of time they have been spending to negotiate a contract. Health insurance would be much less expensive. The transition of a teacher from one school district to another would be

seamless regarding wages and benefits. Grievances could be sent to the state level automatically, thereby again lessening tensions at the local level. This plan is also made easier and more logical because the legislature is now providing all the funding for each school’s general fund. Whether or not progressive thinking goes far enough to have state-level collective bargaining, the legislature should restrict teacher collective bargaining to wages and wage-related fringe benefits for the benefit of everyone. Jim Smith North Manchester

Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services welcome new members and announce meeting dates

The Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, whose mission is to develop and support projects and events that enhance the natural and cultural appreciation of Salamonie and Mississinewa Reservoirs, Salamonie River State Forest, J. Edward Roush State Fish and Wildlife Area and Ouabache State Park, announce meeting dates for 2011. New members are invited to join this active, all-volunteer group of diverse, community-minded, nature loving people to make new friends with a love for wildlife and participate in meetings and events focusing on building upon our group’s successes. The Friends have already helped to get handicap accessible doors installed in Salamonie’s Interpretive Center. Their current priority is fundraising for the Salamonie Raptor Center Building, an educational support structure at Salamonie Reservoir to meet the shelter needs of hawks, owls and eventually an American bald eagle. These rehabilitated birds will be featured in cultural and historic programming presented by Upper Wabash Interpretive Services teaching staff and volunteers. Meetings are scheduled for the second Sunday of even months at 2 p.m.

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C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Sarah and Adam Zink, Rochester, on the birth of a new baby boy, Camden Blair, born Feb. 8, in Logansport. Camden weighed 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and has an older brother, Brayden, who is six years old. Grandparents are Dennis and Susan Eller, Rochester, and great-grandmother is Mildred Eller, Roann. THE PERRY DORITE EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB met on a cold winter night at the Main Street Methodist Church for their February meeting. Judy Satron and Cindy Richardson were hostesses. The meeting was called to order by the president, Marcia Cole, after which we recited the pledges to the flags. Devotions were given by Bobette Miller entitled “ U n c e r t a i n Times”. The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports were read and approved. During the business session we discussed the Cancer Endowment Fund, upcoming Garage Sale in which we are in charge of the food. Cindy Richardson showed a crochet scarf for her Cultural Arts lesson. The nominating

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Roann and northern Miami County Joy Harber 765-833-5231 • roannhappenings@yahoo.com committee submitted the following slate of officers for the coming year: President, Judy Satron; Vice President, Cindy R i c h a r d s o n ; Secretary, Betty Heagy; and Treasurer, Roberta Struck. They were accepted and elected. A card was signed for Roma VanLue, who has not been able to attend because of an injury. The next meeting will be March 8 at the home of Betty Heagy in North Manchester. (From the minutes of the Perry Do-Rite Club.) ROANN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold their annual grilled tenderloin fundraiser on Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Roann C o m m u n i t y Building. The Samaritan is expected to land about 3 p.m. depending on availability. Proceeds will go toward new fire equipment. EEL RIVER 4-H CLUB next meeting will be Feb. 21, 7 p.m., at the Roann Church of the Brethren. Enrollmen t forms and dues will need to be turned in

at this meeting. If you need a form please contact Kaye Krom at 765-833-7275 or Beverly Renz at 260-982-1046. METRO NORTH NEWS: The PTO Carnival is on March 18. Angie Dale is chairing the committee. Parents, please give her your assistance if asked. This is a great evening for everyone and an excellent way to raise money for our school. (From the Metro North Elementary newsletter.) R O A N N LIBRARY NEWS: Stop in and help us celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. Theodore Geissel, the beloved children’s author, was born on this date in 1904. March is also D i s a b i l i t y Awareness Month. The theme this year is Cultivate Inclusion. Stop by the library to learn more. The library currently has Indiana State tax forms and a limited amount of Federal tax forms. Taxpayers may download other Federal tax forms at IRS.gov, or Indiana Department of

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February 23, 2011

Lady Apaches advance to regional championship, come up short against Lady Knights

WABASH SENIORS Kaleigh Hensley (left) and Gabi Nearing (right) accept the game ball following the Lady Apaches’ 53-41 loss to the Bishop Luers Lady Knights in the regional championship. Nearing and Hensley helped Wabash advance to the finals by scoring 14 and 13, respectively, in the opening round against Tipton. (photo by Harold V. Chatlosh)

by Shaun Tilghman #2 the When Lady Wabash Apaches took the floor in the finals of Cass Lewis the Regional on Feb. 19, they had a tough task ahead in the form of the #1 Bishop Luers Lady Knights. With a gym full of Wabash faithful behind them the Lady Apaches put forth a commendable effort and held close for three quarters before succumbing to high-powered the Lady Knight squad 5341. Luers got off to a good start after a three-point play from junior Miracle Woods, a basket by senior Brierra Young, and another bucket by Woods gave them a 7-0 Freshman lead. Hampton Kyleigh connected on a trey to put Wabash on the board, and junior Cromer Kelsey answered a score by Luers junior Brooke Ridley before Young hit a three-pointer to extend the lead to 12-5. The two teams then traded scores and the

Lady Knights held a seven-point lead at the end of the first, 169. Wabash still trailed by seven nearing the end of the second stanza when senior Kaleigh Hensley was fouled on a threepoint attempt at the buzzer. She made 2-of3 from the charity stripe to pull the Lady Apaches within five the into heading break. opened Hampton the third quarter with a basket before the two teams matched three next their scores 7-7. Senior Gabi Nearing’s bucket at the 2:28 mark cut the margin to two, but Wabash trailed by four at the quarter’s end, 37-33. “At the start they (Luers) came out and played very well while we looked a step slow,” said Wabash Scott coach “Our Bumgardner. kids really battled though and I felt good when we got it to two in the third quarter with several possessions. I thought we

were in good shape, I had we thought weathered the storm and started to settle down; we were getting the holes in their defense and we were playing better, but we just couldn’t get over the hump on them. I thought if we got a lead on them we could spread them out a little bit but we just could never do that, so you have to give them a lot of credit at the same time.” Luers scored the first eight points of the final stanza before Wabash went on an 82 run on four free throws by Nearing, and baskets by junior and Hill Marin Hensley, respectively. The Lady Knights their up stepped defensive effort however, and also made good on 6-of-8 free throws down the stretch to secure the 53-41 win. The Lady Apaches had some great defensive plays of their own, but much of that was overshadowed by their costly turnovers on the offensive end.

Luers did a good job of forcing Wabash into some difficult shots, and they were also effective in marking Hensley throughout the game. “We haven’t turned the ball over all year long, we take good care of it,” B u m g a r d n e r explained, “and we had some real untimely turnovers coupled with having trouble rebounding the basketball, which a lot of teams are going to have trouble rebounding against them. You look at their athletic ability, the way they attack the basket, and how much confidence they play with, and it takes away a lot of what we do, which is get in transition. The bottom line is that if we don’t make shots, which we didn’t today in either game, it makes it tough to get the tempo going and really play with a lot of confidence like we usually do. “We’ve seen some of that (keying on

Hensley) and obviously when you’re not making shots it makes it look even better. She still got to the hoop several times and she got some good looks, but they ran several girls at her with as much speed as her and that’s just something we haven’t seen this year.” Nearing and Cromer led the Lady Apaches with 10 points each, while Hensley, Hill, and Hampton all finished with seven. Wabash defeated Tipton in the opening round to secure their place in the championship game. The Lady Apaches held a one-point lead after the first quarter then led by two at the break. They increased their lead to 10 with two minutes left in the third before the Lady Blue Devils cut the margin to one on three three-pointers. Hensley then connected on a bucket with two seconds left to

make it 35-32. Tipton never got closer than three points in the final stanza as Wabash held on to win 50-43. Nearing scored 14 to lead Wabash, followed by Hensley with 13 and Cromer with 10. Freshman Lyndsie Thomas added six points while Hampton had five and Hill finished with two. The Lady Apaches struggled with foul trouble in both games, as Cromer fouled out in the first game with 4:41 to play and Hampton and Hensley in the fourth quarter of the second game, at the 4:19 and :09 mark, respectively. “Foul trouble doesn’t necessarily affect your team but it can affect your plan,” Bumgardner added. “Things you want to do you have to kind of downsize because your personnel you plan on being in there are sitting beside you.” One of the brighter spots on the day was

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the effort of Nearing, but Bumgardner had good things to say about both of his seniors. “Gabi saved her best for last,” he concluded. “She played great this morning and is really one of the main reasons we’re in this game tonight. This evening she battled all game long, she played with foul trouble, and I just couldn’t be prouder of her. “I’m just very proud of our two seniors. Kaleigh Hensley and Gabi Nearing are a big reason why we’re here today, why we have this record and are TRC champions, County Tournament champions, and sectional champions. Those are two pretty good seniors and we’re just really proud of them.” The Lady Apaches finished the season 23-2, while Hensley’s season scoring mark came to a close at 676 points.

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Squires can’t overcome stubborn Eagles on senior night by Eric Christiansen The Manchester Squires ran into a defensive buzzsaw Friday night as they faced the Columbia City Eagles on senior night. Manchester scored just two points in the first 10 minutes of the game and fell to the Eagles 54-39. The Eagles historically play a tough, in your face defense, and show patience on offense, and that is exactly what the Squires saw Friday night. “Columbia City is a good team,” said Manchester coach Aaron Cripe. “They are well coached and very patient. We weren’t able to get on the board early, and that hurt us. We have to stop spotting teams early leads.” Sophomore Drew Benedict got things going for the Eagles with a three-pointer 30 seconds into the game. Ninety seconds later, Tyler Mosher scored on an offensive rebound put back,

followed by two free throws from Derek Hinen to give Columbia City a 7-0 lead. Scott Baker finally got the Squires on the board at the 4:30 mark, but Mosher answered with an inside bucket, and Ben Murphy made it 11-2, beating the buzzer at the end of the first quarter. The Eagles extended their lead to 23-5, but a threepoint play from Joe Spann cut the lead to 23-8, and Derek Self hit a fade-away three-pointer at the buzzer to send the teams into the locker room with a 27-13 Columbia City lead. Mosher started the third quarter with a basket inside to make it 29-13, but, as they have done all year, the Squires didn’t quit. Self, Austin Flack and Baker hit backto-back-to-back baskets to cut the lead to 29-19. Benedict stopped the 6-0 run with a three-pointer, but Caleb Thomas made it

32-20 with 3:49 left in the third quarter. “I was happy with the way the guys came out in the third quarter,” Cripe said. “It would have been easy to just quit, but they showed some fight trying to get back in the game.” But just as soon as the Squires were trying to cut the lead to single digits, the Eagles put the game away with an 8-0 run to end the quarter, taking a 4020 lead. The Eagles took their biggest lead of the game at 45-22 with 5:38 left, but once again, the Squires continued to fight back. Flack and Self both hit three-pointers in a 30-second span to cut the lead to 47-28 with 4:50 left in the game. Matt Rethlake answered with a basket, but the Squires went on an 8-0 run, with two baskets from Flack and one each from Baker and Self, to cut the lead to 49-36. It was too little,

too late, for the Squires however, as they dropped to 3-15 on the year. Columbia City improved to 11-3 with the win. “I don’t feel like we played that poorly, and the guys didn’t quit,” Cripe said. “We played a very good team, and hopefully we learned from this and take a step in the right direction for sectional.” Mosher and Daniel Wolf led all scorers with 16 points apiece, while Benedict chipped in with nine points for the Eagles. Flack led the Squires with 11 points and two rebounds, while Self had 10 points and two steals. Baker had nine points and eight rebounds, Spann had three points and four rebounds, Brunn had two points and three rebounds, Aric Howard had one point and two rebounds, and Caleb Thomas had one point.

AREA LINEUP (Feb. 23 – March 1) MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 25 6 p.m. Boys JV/V Bball at Argos Tuesday, March 1 7:30 p.m. Boys V Bball Sectional vs. Northfield NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 25 6 p.m. Boys JV/V Bball vs. Oak Hill Tuesday, March 1 7:30 p.m. Boys V Bball Sectional vs. Manchester at Manchester

SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 25 6:15 p.m. Boys JV/V Bball vs. Bluffton Tuesday, March 1 6 p.m. Boys V Bball Sectional vs. North Miami at Manchester

WABASH HIGH SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 25 6 p.m. Boys JV/V Bball vs. Elwood MANCHESTER COLLEGE Friday, Feb. 25 6 p.m. Women’s Bball HCAC Tourney vs. Defiance at Hanover Men’s Bball hosts HCAC Tourney Saturday, Feb. 26 9 a.m. Wrestling NCAA Midwest Regional at Wabash College 3 p.m. Co-ed Indoor Track at Anderson Invite 7 p.m. Men’s Bball HCAC Tourney vs. Transylvania or Rose-Hulman Women’s Bball HCAC Tourney at Hanover Sunday, Feb. 27 2 p.m. Men’s Bball HCAC Tourney Championship 3 p.m. Women’s Bball HCAC Tourney Championship at Hanover

HENTGEN SIGNS WITH VALPO: On Feb. 17, Alex Hentgen (front row, middle) signed his official letter of intent to play collegiate football at Valparaiso University. Hentgen was joined at the signing by his parents, Steve and Jane Hentgen (front row) and (back row, from left) Wabash High School Athletic Director Matt Stone, Former Wabash High School Head Coach Will Porter and Wabash High School Principal Jason Callahan. (photo by Brent Swan)

Northfield vs. Southwood Story of the game Northfield: Joe Frieden - for his excellent play at the point guard spot. Southwood: Connor Hobbs - had a couple of big three-pointers to get Southwood back in it.

Star of the game Northfield: Ryan Keaffaber - had a fantastic game and took control of the game early for Northfield. Southwood: Mike Cook - hit the game winning shot at the buzzer.

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North Manchester Public Library to host spring events Children are invited to enter the Think Spring Reading Sweepstakes at the North Manchester Public Library. Each visit to

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THE K-KIDS, an elementary chapter of Kiwanis, have been hard at work for Vernon Manor Children’s Home. The group, comprised of second and third grade students from OJ Neighbours Elementary School, made Valentine cards for the residents of Vernon Manor Children’s Home. In addition to the cards, the K-Kids have donated 40 gallons of pop tabs to Vernon Manor, which were donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities on Feb. 14. Vernon Manor Children’s Home would like to thank Judy Ward, Jo Nordman and Donna Siders (all leaders of the K-Kids) as well as the K-Kids themselves for the cards and hard work in collecting all those pop-tabs. (photo provided)

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HEARTLAND CAREER CENTER BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA students attended District Competition on Jan. 8. All of these students placed and earned an opportunity to compete at State Leadership, Feb. 27–March 1, in Indianapolis. Students are competing in Network Concepts, Personal Computer Service and Repair, Graphic Promotions, Security, Office Concepts, and Networking Administration with Cisco or Microsoft for academic scholarships. These are just a few of the contests. Students who place at State qualify for Nationals in Washington, D.C. Pictured are: front row, (from left) Amanda Nelson (Southwood), Nicole Rife (Southwood); middle row, Mrs. Houlihan (instructor), Kristen Gregg (Southwood), Cody Galloway (Peru), Amber Lengel (Manchester), Draft Criss (Huntington), Taylour Sparks (North Miami), Stephanie Miles (Manchester), Cameron Clevenger (Huntington); back row, Aaron Bahney (North Miami), Timothy Duell (Southwood), Ian Hann (Manchester), Travis Hovenden (Manchester), David Drabenstot (Wabash) and Andrew Dockter (Manchester). Not pictured are: Jason Hoff (Peru) and Wayde Platt (Manchester). (photo provided)

Knights of Columbus held local round of International Free Throw Championship

WINNERS OF THE LOCAL COMPETITION of the Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Contest were: (from left) Blake Bribben, Brooke Irgang, Luke Mattern, Erica King, Chase Watson and Andrew Eckerley. (photo provided)

WINNERS OF THE DISTRICT COMPETITION of the Knights of Columbus International Free Throw contest, held Feb. 12, were: (from left) Brooke Irgang, Wabash; Blake Gribben, Wabash; Erica King, Wabash; Luke Mattern, Wabash; Luke Pulver, Huntington; Marissa Jamison, Huntington; and Corinne Zay, Huntington. (photo provided)

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RONALD MCDONALD made his 7th annual visit to Vernon Manor Children’s Home on February 14. While at the home, Ronald performed an amazing magic act for our residents and collected this year’s load of pop tabs. Thanks to our employees and our community donations, we collected over 475 pounds of pop tabs this year — that’s well over 475,000 pop tabs. We appreciate all the donations and community support we receive. Keep bringing in those pop tabs as we will be collecting all year long for next year’s donation. For more information on how you can help or volunteer with Vernon Manor Children’s Home, please call 260-563-8438. (photo provided)

Metro North rewards students for reading The Metro North Elementary Reading Committee challenged all students to pass as many Reading Counts quizzes as they could during a Super Bowl Reading Counts Celebration. The school wanted to see how many reading points could be “scored” in one week. A daily drawing

was held in which students won a free book. Dress-up days were also enjoyed by all. At the end of the week, the top two “players” in each grade won a prize for scoring the most points. The Super Reader team consisted of:

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URBANA LIONS CLUB FISH FRY is Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. The carry-out window will be open. All-youcan-eat fish is dine-in only. SIGN UP NOW FOR T-BALL/ COACHES PITCH IN URBANA: Players and still needed for T-Ball (5 and 6 years old) and Coaches Pitch (7 and 8 years old) for the Urbana League. Contact Ed Howard at 260-774-3453. URBANA LIONS CLUB met at the Great Wall for their Feb. 14 V a l e n t i n e spouse/guest night meeting. Lion President Luke Hunt gave the welcome and Eldon Biehl gave the invocation. After the meal, Luke Hunt gave some examples of the meaning of love from a child’s perspective. One that is true for all ages was said by a six-year-old: “Say I love you a lot because people forget.” President Hunt said to

remember the Lions Club motto is “We Serve” which also means loving people. Bonita Snell read two poems “Lasting Love” and “Embroidered with Love.” Prizes were given to Martha Jane and Eldon Biehl for having been married the longest (60 years), to Jerry and Lana Long for having an anniversary the closest to Valentine’s Day (Feb. 29), and to Michael and Bonita Snell for marrying the only person they ever dated. Members were reminded to check their work times for the Feb. 26 Fish Fry. The group’s next meeting will be Feb. 28, with a board meeting at 6 p.m. and a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. Special guests – the wives of deceased Lions Club members – present were Judy Wray, Judy Rice, Helen Dawes, and Martha Weck. Other guests present were Nancy Chamberlain, Lana Long, Shirley Anderson, Darlene Hunt, Cheryl Meyer, and Gloria Binkerd. Lions members present were Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Eldon

Biehl, Max Chamberlain, Jerry Long, Michael and Bonita Snell, Ron Anderson, Ike Binkerd, Max Meyer, and Marvin and Mary Ann Mast. POET GENERAL MANAGER BRYAN CHRISTJANSEN will be speaking March 14, 7 p.m., in the Urbana Community Building as a guest at the Urbana Lions Club meeting. Anyone interested in hearing information about the POET Biorefining plant is welcome to attend. MARCH 7 BLOOD DRIVE: Just a reminder that on March 7, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., you can give a gift of life that no one else can give. Please donate blood at the Urbana Community Building. First time blood donors will receive a special gift from the Urbana Yoke Parish. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Feb. 11 were Grant Dale and Liz Rehak. Grant found a quarter on the floor and gave it to his teacher. His name for “doing good” was turned in by Mr. Mollette. Grant

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PRAYER CONCERNS: Todd Eiler had successful triple bypass surgery and is home recuperating. Cards and/or notes can be sent to him at 4198 N. Rangeline Rd., Huntington, IN 46750. Jo Ellen Weaver has been diagnosed with ITP and will be receiving treatments for this autoimmune disorder before beginning her chemotherapy. Doug Rice will be beginning chemotherapy treatments soon. Kerry Schannep needs special prayers as they have increased his cancer treatments and have told him the side effects will not be good. Good news is that Doris Eads is home, walking with a cane, and doing much better. Please continue to remember Bob Frieden, Muriel Tyson, Paul Fogel, and Fran Eckman, who has been in the hospital. BRUNCH BUNCH met on Feb. 16 with the following people present: Peggy and Chad Dilling, Max and Ruth Reed, Phil and Jan Weck, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Donna Russell, Wanda Frehse, Helen Dawes, and Bob and Jane Long. Jane served cookies for dessert in honor of Bob’s birthday. BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 24 – Brenda Sellers. Feb. 25 – Mike Benson, Shaun Knee, Cale Howard. Feb. 26 – Peggy Dilling. Feb. 27 – Stephanie April (Maurer) Dimarzio, Phil Dale, Gene Miller. Feb. 28 – Dan Eads, Andrew Miller. LEAP YEAR NO BIRTHDAYS – Martha Chamberlain and Dennis Schnepp. March 1 – Michele Baer, Chris Krom. ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 24 – Dean and Lois Haupert. LEAP YEAR ANNIVERSARY – Jerry and Lana Long. NEWS ITEMS may be mailed to me at

PICTURE: This is a picture taken from the 1976 Northfield yearbook of senior Steve Norman “waiting for the referee’s ok to attack his opponent”. As this year’s Northfield wrestling team completes a very successful season, the write up in 1976 reflected the same success. Steve Norman represented Northfield in the 1976 Fort Wayne Semi-State, where he placed third. He is current Northfield wrestling coach Garry Norman’s brother. Gary graduated in 1974, and became wrestling coach Bill Campbell’s assistant coach in the fall of 1984, a position he kept until Bill retired and Gary became the head coach in 2004. mamast1906@comcast.net or sent to me at

Emmanuel Christian School lowers pre-school rates for the first time in 30 years E m m a n u e l Christian School (ECS) has been in the ministry of providing a quality Christian education for almost 30 years now here in Wabash. Emmanuel opened its doors in 1982 and next year will mark their 30th year. In looking to make changes for the next year, administration at ECS decided the best change they could make was to try to help out more people in the community in a time when the economy has taken a hit. We realize it is difficult for families to find quality childcare for a reasonable price that provides a stable, curricu-

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offered for a free-will donation. Carryout available. Advance tickets are available Feb. 19-March 11 from church members or contact the church office at 765981-4021. Proceeds will be used for church outreach programs. For more information, contact John Troyer, 765-9812585 or Dave Bates, 765-662-9204. L A F O N TA I N E ORDER OF EASTERN STAR: In 1995, Nancy Kumler was Worthy Matron and wanted to do something special for the community. She suggested fixing lunches for LaFontaine Elementary School students who would attend the Shrine Circus. We voted that

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we would fix the lunches, and also included Southwood Elementary and local children. Every year since, we have continued fixing lunches for the children and chaperones making at least 100 lunches each year. Last year was the first time the children did not get to go due to bad weather. This year, school officials decided to take both fourth and fifth grade students. We were asked to prepare 232 lunches. We rose to the challenge and got it done! Most of the ingredients are donated. We are proud to do this one thing for our community each year and to honor Nancy Kumler’s memory.

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LAGRO GOOD OLE DAYS committee will be having a breakfast on Feb. 26 at the Lagro C o m m u n i t y Building from 7-11 a.m. The menu will include scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, milk and juice. All money raised will go toward this year’s fair. This will be a free will donation. Any questions please contact Bruce Eltzroth at 260-5711693. LAGRO COMETS LIBRARY will sponsor movie time on Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. Open Season 3 will be shown. Come and enjoy the movie and refreshments! Do you have ideas for the library? Are there any activities that you would like to be offered at the library? Let us know your suggestions. Current hours are Mondays, 3-8 p.m., with kids’ bingo from 4-5 p.m.;

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Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m.; and Thursdays, 2-6 p.m. THE LAGRO U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH will have an All-U-Can-Eat (dine-in only) Soup Supper and Bazaar on March 19, 4-7:30 p.m. Carryout tickets will receive two soup servings, salad and dessert. Tickets can be purchased from church members or at the door. LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS: Pastor Joel Murray will continue his sermon series on “In His Shoes” during the 10 a.m. worship service on Feb. 27. Scripture will be based on Luke. Tom Burnsworth will be the greeter, and Bill Burnsworth will be the acolyte. Barbara Marshall, Loretta Dillon and Natasha Whitney will give the Christian Education messages at 9 a.m. Suzan Hamilton will be the m u s i c i a n . Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. FOOD PANTRY NEWS: Thank you to all who con-

tributed and helped with the food pantry at Lagro Community Church on Feb. 19. Your dedication and hard work are most appreciated by all. The next date for the food pantry to be open is March 19, 910 a.m., in the church basement. For information and contributions please call 260-782-2481. LAGRO UNITED M E T H O D I S T CHURCH services will begin at 9 a.m. on Feb. 27. Rev. Rick Borgman will give the sermon titled “Land, Ho!” with scripture reading from Genesis 1:9-13. Jennie Warnock will be the greeter. Amanda Lyons will be the nursery attendant. Linda Baker and Missy Swan will lead Junior Church. Sunday School for all ages will begin at 10 a.m. DEADLINE FOR NEWS is each Wednesday by noon. You can e-mail news and pictures to lagronewscolumn@g mail.com, mail news to me at 5153 W 100 S, Wabash, IN 46992, or contact me by phone at 260-563-8091 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m.

(Submitted by Glenna Pogue, secretary) PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING MSD SCHOOL BUILDINGS: The public is invited to hear Dr. Sandra Weaver speak on the repair and security system of the MSD Wabash County school buildings. There will be a question-answer period. The meeting will be held Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the LaFontaine C o m m u n i t y Building. This event is sponsored by the LaFontaine Lions. Members of the Metro community are encouraged to attend. YOU HAVE NEWS you’d like to share? If so, you may contact me by e-mail, leavesofthefall@emb arqmail.com (leaves of the fall AT embarqmail DOT com (no spaces or caps); or you may mail your information to me at P.O. Box 3, LaFontaine, 46940. Please include your phone number. News items need to reach

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Another deer hunting season, another record

Indiana hunters established a record for the third straight year by reporting an overall harvest of 134,004 deer taken during the 2010 seasons. Reports submitted from 461 check stations across Indiana topped the 2009 total by 1,252 deer, a 1 percent increase, and bettered the 2008 total by more than 4,200 deer. “We’re seeing a healthy number of deer throughout much of the state, and that is translating into success by our hunters during the hunting season” DNR Deer Biologist Chad Stewart said. The 2010 total was bolstered by a record 80,997 antlerless deer and 53,007 antlered deer, the second-highest antlered total in the 60-year history of regulated deer hunting in Indiana. The results came despite a slight dip in deer hunting license sales. Hunters purchased 268,485 licenses in 2010 compared to 271,951 in 2009. Resident firearms tags again topped the list (102,626), making up 38 percent of the license sales. The deer hunting season began in urban deer zones on Sept. 15, followed by a two-day youth only weekend (Sept. 25-26) and the early archery (Oct. 1 - Nov. 28), firearms (Nov. 13-28), muzzleloader (Dec. 419) and late archery

Hunters bagged 3,948 deer in Steuben, down from 4,102 the year before but still enough to make Steuben the top harvest county in Indiana for the sixth straight year. Hunters reported 3,578 deer in Kosciusko, followed by Switzerland (3,400), Noble (3,323), and Franklin (3,054). The male to female ratio of the overall harvest was 50:50 for the third straight year. Male deer (antlered deer and button bucks) made up 50 percent of the total harvest. The complete report of the 2010 season is online at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2717.htm along with reports from 2000 through 2009. Compiling deer harvest records is a thorough process that begins in October when check stations are supplied with report forms, metal tags and envelopes for submitting carbon copies of hunterreported deer. “The deer check process takes a while to unfold, but it has been done the same way for years, allowing us to look back and compare this year’s data with previous years, which is extremely valuable,” Stewart said. “It may be frustrating not to receive updates throughout the year, but that is the tradeoff we make by using

(Dec. 4 to Jan. 2) segments. Hunters harvested 86,241 deer in the firearms segment; 26,342 in early archery (including urban zones); 17,400 in muzzleloader; and 1,684 in late archery. There were 2,337 deer taken during the twoday youth season. Modern-era records were set in 29 counties, and another 20 counties showed harvest increases from the 2009 season. Thirteen counties set records for the second straight year. “Hunters are continuing to put up high harvest numbers and see a lot of success in many northern counties,” Stewart said. The biggest yearover-year harvest increases were reported in Montgomery (up 356 over 2009), Fountain (up 289), LaGrange (up 253), Pulaski (up 184) and Putnam (up 180). The biggest yearover-year harvest declines were reported in Harrison (down 311), Brown (down 279), Perry (down 202), Steuben (down 154), and Jackson (down 141). Harvest totals in the northeast Indiana corridor of Steuben, Noble and Kosciusko counties ranked first, fourth and second, respectively, for the second straight year despite Steuben and Kosciusko both reporting declines from their 2009 totals.

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A beef and noodle dinner will be held at Main View, North Manchester, on March 13, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes and desserts will be served. All proceeds go directly to Relay for Life Cancer Drive. For more information contact call 260-5784947 or 260-982-4713.

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The meeting of the Manchester Fellowship of Churches on Feb. 15 was called to order by Teri Workman. The secretary’s report for January had been circulated and Alice presented the January treasurer’s report. Eloise presented the Reach report for January. Four were helped with propane gas, nine were helped with electric, two with utilities, one with gasoline and six with housing. Mary Frasure presented the January thrift shop report. There were 278 hours of volunteer work given. Snow removal has been a problem. Rowena Greer presented the food pantry report for January. There were 193 families helped; 607 individuals. There were 264 hours of volunteer work given. Rowena asks for a partner to handle the physical aspect of managing the pantry (heavy lifting) while she would continue to handle the non-physical part. Teri will talk with the Lutheran pastor before continuing with planning for the Good Friday service. Avonne Lee reported that 80 families were gifted at Christmas time. Ruth Ann Schlitt reported they have served 34 children January through Feb. 10. All reports were accepted into the record. Dorothy reported that World Day of Prayer will be held March 4 at Timbercrest Chapel with registration at 9:30 and celebration at 10 a.m. Each person is asked to bring a loaf of bread for the food pantry. Avonne Lee nominated Phyllis to be vice president, Dorothy seconded the motion and it passed. Next meeting will be held on March 15 at the United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Board members present were Celia Shankster, Phyllis Penrod, Eloise Eberly, Dorothy Weldy, Ruth Ann Schlitt, Mary Frasure, Becky Timoteo, Louise Shull, Debbie Young, Alice Campbell, Avonne Lee Knecht, Rowena Greer and Teri Workman.

Video to raise awareness of child slavery

From preschool to prep school to post-grad school, we teach our children to be obedient, respectful and composed as we help them develop, discover and thrive resulting in a pleasant, full life. Unfortunately, throughout the world, 246 million enslaved children are oppressed, broken and numb as their reality insists they are meager, ignorant and quite invisible. This, my friends, is no life for a child. In fact, it is no life at all. Join us for a free screening of Stolen Childhoods, a gripping documentary by industry aficionado, Len Morris. The film is narrated by awardwinning actress, Meryl Streep, who holds the viewer’s hand leading them into eight different countries (Brazil, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal and even the United States) revealing the growing, global travesty of child labor. The stories of countless children are told by the children themselves as they endure the hardships of forced labor in various industries with no apparent hope of escape. The film exposes the underpinnings for modern-day slavery as it features interviews with 2004 Nobel Peace Prize winner Mangar Maathai, Iowa Senator Tom Harkin and recognized Indian activist Kailash Satyarthi. Dually, potential solutions are presented in combination with obvious economical and socially responsible motivations in bolstering both governmental and activist intervention. The film effectively highlights some existing programs and international organizations that are currently making a difference, which provides avenues for the global community to become involved. Please join us March 13, 6:30 p.m., in the North Manchester Public Library Blocher Community Room for informative insight into global, modern-day slavery and small/large-scale opportunities to make a difference in the lives of the enslaved. A complimentary, ethically sourced coffee tasting and coffee giveaway will be sponsored by Victory Christian Fellowship Church (call VCF Bookstore for details 260-982-8357). One cup of coffee may be all it takes to change the life of one child somewhere.

Indiana State Police seek recruits for 71st Recruit Academy The Indiana State Police is now accepting applications for the 71st Recruit Academy. Individuals who are interested in beginning a rewarding career as an Indiana State Trooper may apply online at http://www.in.gov/isp/23 68.htm. The website provides a detailed synopsis of the application process as well as a career with the Indiana State Police Department. Applications must be

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Sorority finalizes plans for fundraiser Marion man arrested on drug charges Nu Chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held their February meeting at the home of Nu Chapter President Renee Chenault. Tickets and flyers were handed out for Nu Chapter’s bingo fundraiser featuring Longaberger baskets to be held April 12 at the Wabash REMC building. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bingo begins at 6:30 p.m. There will be 22 games of bingo played with the winner of each receiving a Longaberger basket as the prize. Raffles, 50/50

and intermission games will be part of the event as well. Various food items will be available to purchase, so come hungry. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Renee Chenault, 765-8339371, Jill Vigar, 260330-3073, or Bonnie Corn, 260-563-2023. You must be 18 or older to attend. This is Nu Chapter’s biggest fundraiser for local projects. Your support in helping us help others in the Wabash County community is great-

Kelly celebrates 80th birthday Leroy Kelly, Wabash, celebrated his 80th birthday with family members, including his wife, five sons, four siblings and members of their families, on Jan. 22. A special birthday cake was prepared with a picture of an Allis Chalmers tractor framed in the icing in honor of Leroy’s devotion to restoring and showing his Allis Chalmers tractor that he has had for approximately 50 years. This cake, party snacks, punch and party favors were enjoyed by all in attendance.

ly appreciated. A motion was made to donate $50 to FAME on March 26. FAME or Foundation for Art and Music in E l e m e n t a r y Education is one of the Wabash Honeywell Center’s E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach pro-

grams. Bonnie Corn, Linda Gabel and Colleen Hollenback were elected as delegates to Sigma Phi Gamma’s Province meeting in Logansport in March. The sorority’s next meeting will be March 14.

Chapter BY met Feb. 14 With the meeting date falling on Feb. 14, members of Chapter BY, P.E.O., c e l e b r a t e d Valentine’s Day with both the program and refreshments. Pam Smith was hostess in her home, and Jan Jensen was co-hostess. During the meeting, members signed up as hostess, co-hostess or program leader for the coming P.E.O. year, which runs from March 1 to

North Manchester Rotary Club receives grant

The North Manchester Rotary Club is the recipient of a $500 grant from Rotary District 6540. The grant will be matched by the local club and used to support the Fellowship Food Pantry in North Manchester. The support will be allocated monthly for 10 months In addition, Rotarians will donate their time to assist pantry staff in purchasing food for distribution. Rotary members will continue to contribute nonfood items on a quarterly basis. In the past, members have contributed bathroom tissue when needed by the pantry for distribution. The Fellowship Food Pantry serves over 700 individuals monthly. This project is designed to provide financial support during those months when donations to the Pantry decrease compared to the holiday season. The Mission of Rotary is “to provide service to others, promote integrity and advance world understanding, good will and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.”

Public encouraged to donate blood and help save lives

March is the perfect time to give blood since March is Red Cross Month and the 60th anniversary of the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region. “Chances are, wherever you live or wherever you go, you’re likely to encounter someone whose life has been touched by blood donation through the Red Cross,” said Sharyn Whitman, CEO for the IndianaOhio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “We’re proud to be an organization of people who band together to help their neighbors—be they next door or around the world.” Red Cross officials say it’s easy to get involved in helping to effect change in your community. Volunteers can give blood, donate their time and talents, or make financial contributions. Nationwide, more than 500,000 volunteers make a difference through Red Cross services like blood donations, disaster relief, health and safety training, support to military members and families and international aid. “If you’re wondering how you can make a difference, you can – through your American Red Cross,” said Whitman. “We offer countless opportunities for you to help save the day for someone in need.” The Red Cross delivers humanitarian and community services through about 650 locally-supported Chapters, and collects blood through a network of 36 Blood Regions. In the last year, those Chapters responded to nearly 70,000 disasters, while Blood Regions distributed approximately 9 million blood products to about 3,000 hospitals across the country. “Volunteer blood donors make it possible for us to supply lifesaving blood to those in need,” said Whitman. “We hope the public will donate blood this March in celebration of our region’s 60th anniversary and as a way to help others through the American Red Cross.” A blood drive will be held on March 7, 2:30-6:30 p.m., at the Urbana Lions Club in the Fellowship Hall, located at 16 E. Half St., Urbana.

Feb. 29, 2012. For the program members told of their favorite love song, and why, or their favorite Valentine’s Day remembrance. The next regular meeting of Chapter BY will be March 14, and will be the election and installation of officers. It will be at the home of Sue Gray with Karen Huber as cohostess.

On Feb. 14, a month long drug investigation by officers from the Joint Effort Against Narcotics Team (JEAN) and Indiana State Police Master Trooper Ron Halbert resulted in the arrest of Danny W. Hanthorn, 54, 911 E. Montpelier Pike, Marion. Hanthorn faces two class D felony charges for cultivating marijuana over 30 grams and maintaining a common nuisance. Officers served Hanthorn with a Grant Superior Court I search warrant at his resi-

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• 3 Car Att Garage

• Good cash flow

• Sun Porch

• Large-sized rooms

• 83 N Wabash St

• Many updates done!

• Well-maintained!

• 3 Bedrm/2Baths $ 129,900/MLS #77063064

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• 8,694 SF on the main level • 3,240 SF of storage on 2nd level • Office/Workshop/Garage • 1617 S Wabash St $159,900/MLS #77059883

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258 Sinclair St

294 Sheridan Dr

• FIVE Bedrms/1 Bath • New paint/floor coverings • Large storage shed • Very affordable! $37,500/MLS #77062918

• Located on dead-end street • Quiet location/close to everything! • 3 Bedrm ranch • 1 Car Det Garage $54,900/MLS #77059343

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1341 Columbus St

• Totally remodeled! • Hardwood flooring in Living Rm • Newer Detached Garage • A must see! $62,500/MLS #77061838

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2305 E. 1000 N., NORTH MANCHESTER BRAND New 40 yr Warranty Steel Roof. 5 acres ground with a portion of that as income from cash rent farm. 3 bedroom 1 new bath with many updates, newer carpets & laminate floors, large utility room w/double closets, Eat in kitchen and separate dining, natural woodwork, open landing & 2 full bedrooms up. Front porch has been finished & heated w/built in bench storage/sitting for a great family rm/play room. Deck in back & kids play set stays, workshop w/240 volt welder hookup & other outbuildings. Call Lori Siders for MLS #77062894, $95,000.

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41 E. IRELAND, NORTH MANCHESTER Buy now and be in for spring, Lake front year round home on Long Lake, family room looks out onto lake, covered back patio and large deck, fenced yard, stone lake wall and pier. 22 1/2 foot pontoon & fiberglass paddle boat included with home, 2 storage sheds & attached carport. Garage is now workout room, could easily be turned back into an attached garage. New well and roof only 2 years old & vinyl replacement windows. Call Lori Siders for MLS #77065103 at $89,000.

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646 NORTH SPRING STREET Beautiful older home with lots of updates, 3 bedrooms plus landing used as a 4th bedroom, 2.5 baths. New laminate floors, vinyl windows, siding, plumbing, electric wiring and more. Large lot in town with privacy fence, 1 car detached garage and deck in back. Dry unfinished basement gives you lots of storage. New front porch and landscape make for a welcoming entrance. Call Lori Siders for MLS #77064347. Priced at only $109,900!

4197 N. FRANCES SLOCUM TRAIL, MARION Beautiful house and great location!! Newer house with new geothermal unit, pressure tank, water softener, garbage disposal, dishwasher, well pump and breaker box. Large kitchen with breakfast room area. Gas fireplace (converted from woodburning)in the living room. Beautiful entry with natural woodwork. Patio area outside the master bedroom and a great master bathroom. Full basement is mostly finished with a bedroom,.75 bathroom and possible kitchenette area. It's all here for you to enjoy! MLS 77062119 $245,000 Call Marie today for your private showing!

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87 NORTH DELAWARE, SOMERSET New inside and out: new siding, windows, heat pump, remodeled kitchen & bathrooms. Tile flooring in kitchen, baths and utility room. Walk-out basement to private back yard. It's all done for you, all you have to do is move in! $135,000 MLS #77065102 Call Marie Lloyd for your Private tour!

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105 E. KENDALL ST., LAFONTAINE Great home price to sell! Newer construction in LaFontaine. 3 bedrooms, one bath with 1,512 sq ft living space and a 1 car attached garage. Sellers are willing to modify the floorplan at the buyers request, Bring Offer!! Call Marie Lloyd for MLS #77060136 $65,000

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1015 CAMBRIDGE DR. This 4 bedroom, 1 & 3/4 bath home is in Northfield schools, but the convenience of city living. All kitchen appliances stay in this eat in kitchen w/ceramic floors. Living rm features beautiful hardwood floors & a wood burning fireplace. Home is total electric & energy efficient. All new in last few years Windows, Siding, Garage door, Patio door, gutters & soffit. Great home in a great neighborhood. Call Lori Siders today for MLS #77063788 priced at $121,900.

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357 INDIANA STREET Could be a great starter or retirement home, with everything on one level. Central air, Refrigerator and gas range stay. Fenced in back yard and enclosed front porch. Call Lori Siders for MLS #77064834 priced at only $36,900 to sell quickly.

Northfield Jr./Sr. High School recently released their honor roll for the third quarter of the 20102011 school year. High Honor Roll Grade 7: Noah Augustus, Lexus Biehl, Drew Clark, Sarah Driscoll, Cale Dyson, Eryn Eckelbarger, Paige Holley, Liz Howenstine, Abby Keaffaber, Allison Middaugh, Drake Richter, Eli Schuler, Jacob Schuler, Noah Shear, David Shoue, Emily Unger, Jacob Watkins Grade 8: Joe Burcroff, Morgan Dale, Holly Dyson, Tanner Easterday, Rachel Estes, Mason Frehse, Jenna Halderman, Kyle Heiser, Nate Hembree, Cherish Leming, Tad Meyer, Heath Miller, JP Mitchell, Jeremy Nevil, Nori Ogino, Alex Peterson, Nick Ridenour, Karla Singer, Josh Smalley, Marlee Stafanatos, Collen Tackett, Devin Tracy, Shane Vigar, Kalanu Watson Dunn, Timothy Webb, Jensen Zumbaugh Grade 9: Gwen Agness, Megan Corbran, Erin Dawes, Trey Eads, Kylie Echard, Emily Eckelbarger, Cameron Gibson, Connor Keffaber, Marcus Kroh, Martina Meyer, Bo Mullett, Blake Peterson, Taylor Peterson, Liz Petty, Tristen Red, Sidney Reed, Mason Reynolds, Jonathan Richardson, Ciara Ritchie, Weston Sapusek, Natalie Schuler, Sarah Shoue, Latisha Snell, Katie Stephan, Kendall Tomlinson, Tyler Vigar Grade 10: Bayli Birk, Hannah Cole, Paige Cole, Kyle Houlihan, Ryan Keaffaber, Callie Monce, Tyler Morgan, Aaron

Rhoades, Alyssa Richter, Jessica Rickner, Emily Shafer, Cody Smalley, Andrew Waldon Grade 11: Dustin Echard, Joe Frieden, Lauren Frischman, Matt Galley, Cody Haupert, Madison Kroh, Bailey Lauer, Trent Meyer, Cassidy Sausaman, Katelyn Taylor, Morgan Tucker, Hunter Wells, Zac Zumbaugh Grade 12: Julie Bever, Jenna Boyd, Shannon Brown, Kaitlyn Chittick, Taylor Chittick, Curt Dale, Heather Davenport, Camron Dawes, Paige Evans, Ron Goodman, Austin Gottschalk, Quinn Hanneken, Zach Hattabaugh, Taylor Houlihan, Evan Huiras, Ciara Keffaber, Taylor Krom, Matt LaCanfora, Justin Lawyer, Brady Layne, Tanner McCarty, Madison Mullenix, Melissa Newsome, Amy Ou, Morgan Peas, Alicia Ratcliff, Haley Richardson, Matt Shafer, Bailey Shear, Erik Short, Kalie Smalley, Aaron Smith, Codie Sorrell, Taylor Stearley, Kaelea Stouffer, Josh Unger and Mackenzie Wright Regular Honor Roll Grade 7: Dylan Brown, Breanna Burcroff, Logan Carey, Matthew Clarey, Clayton Chamberlain, Mason Cruz, Maddy Dale, Carlie England, Justin Frank, Jace Gatchel, Jakob Hayes, Drake Heitz, Cassie Hunt, Taylor Kock, Jessika Krom, Alysan Marks, Mercedes Miller, Rebekah Mitchell, Cortney Pennington, Abigail Poole, Taylor Poole, Darian Reynolds, John Ritchie, Braydon Schindler, Michael Schlemmer, Jessie Sears, Jarred Short, Alyssa

Sisco, Jacob Stephan, Jacob Terrell, Payton Thomson, Holly Winters, Julian Zapata, Mason Zolman Grade 8: Austin Andrews, Josh Bickel, Dyson Brainard, Hayley Brantley, Isaiah Canales, Liddia Crace, Dustin Curless, Cody Davidson, Caitlin Eltzroth, Brandon Frank, Carter Frieden, Colton Galley, Tyler Grizzle, Bryce Kendall, Arie Kennedy, Katelyn Kirtlan, Ethan Lawyer, Hunter Louden, Clint Martin, Cassidy Miller, Madison Miller, Nichole Miller, Matt Newsome, Lindsi Ritchie, Elizabeth Rohn, Adam Roser, Morgan Sickafus, Bailey Sloan, Brittany Sloan, Tori Snyder, Levi Summers, Katlynn Tester, Marcus Wells, Tanner Wilcox Grade 9: Leanne Beck, Brad Bever, Kaitlyn Booth, Haley Campbell, Leigha Carey, Cody Chamberlain, Brandon Chaplin, Caleb Coe, Damian Cruz, Andrew Eckerley, Zach Haney, Christian Hawkins, Alexis Hilton, Makinzie Hoagland, Alex Huiras, Heather Rose, Kyle Schaeffer, Baylee Shoemaker, Adam Smith, Kaitlyn Tackett, Elaina Terrell, Stephen Thompson, Chase Vigar, Alec Wells, Nick Zinn Grade 10: Kalie Ammons, Caleb Augustus, Cody Brown, Acacia Case, Trae Cole, Collin Dawes, Matt Dazey, Austin Eads, Sydney Eltzroth, Raelyn Francis, Courtney Frank, Seth Frye, Michelle Hendricks, Jessica Hipskind, Whittney Horn, Kylie James, Hannah Kinnett, Austin Kirtlan, Jared Kirtlan, Gentry Kline, Andy Maggart, Christa Murray, Amber

Parker, Polina Prater, Alexi Randel, Michael Rehak, Connor Ringel, Thomas Rockenbaugh, Jessica Rose, Andy Roser, Paige Schindler, Katelyn Shafer, Kristin Snyder, Samantha Summers, Travis Tackett, Jonathan VanDuyne, Derek Vigar Grade 11: Juulie Altreuther, Blade Armfield, Tiffany Ayres, Bethany Azbell, Kevan Barlow, Tony Bolen, Hannah Bright, Becca Carey, Tanner Chamberlain, Devon Dailey, Shannah Driscoll, Eric Foltz, Megan Frank, Andrew Frieden, Cody Gibson, Chad Glasscock, Gabe Hoagland, Taylor Jaynes, Austin Keen, Emily King, Megan Koerner, Ina Lee, Austin Leming, Grace Lertsuksakul, Houston Miller, Kendal Reed, Megan Reynolds, Nathan Richardson, Nicole Schelling, Ole Schulze, Michael Shannon, Storm Sinclair, Addison Trump, Abe Vanderpool, Haley Halchle, RJ Waldon, Nikki Zirkle Grade 12: Josh Allard, Tyler Baker, John Barlow, Brittany Burns, Taylor Chamberlain, Jon DeLong, Kaitlyn DeVries, Erika Easterday, Ian Fitch, Ashley Frehse, Michael Hampton, Mary Jo Harrell, Taylor Hays, Jessica Houlihan, Adam House, Nathan Howard, Ashley Keppel, Ryan Layman, Natalie Lewis, Emily Losher, Kaeley McGlothin, Adrena Meek, Dana Nelson, Justin Parker, David Price, Peyton Ross, Connor Scanlon, Stephanie Schleining, Adara Sexton, Brook Smith, Michael Smith, Matt Sommers, Ashley Staats, Corey VanDuyne, Zach Vigar, Austin Vrooman and JD Wilcox

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1863 S. LAKEVIEW ESTATES As a Member of Lakeview Estates you have 90 acres of woods to enjoy and hunt in along w/pond for fishing. Make us an offer!! So many nice features in this home you will want to see Hand Crafted wood chair rails, trim, baseboard and even solid oak doors, solid oak Mantle over gas log fireplace in the family room that also features windows all across the back of home looking out to the wooded lot. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths. Kitchen completely remodeled in last couple years comes with ALL appliances. In back enjoy a covered deck, gazebo w/cable TV, and a large 2 story woodshop w/electricity. Heated garage and so much more. $120,000. Call Lori Siders to see MLS #77057500. THREE S ROOM SEASON

5 ULEN DRIVE, WABASH Nice home on large corner lot close to pool, schools and shopping. Newer carpet in living room and bedroom (over beautiful hard wood floors). 2 bedrooms plus utility room/office that could easily be converted to a nursery/toddler room. Spacious 3-Season room across the back of the home with a view of the back yard. Partial privacy fence in rear along with 1 1/2 car attached garage. Call Elise Metz for MLS #77064376. Priced at only $69,900!

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gospel Light Assembly of God, 347 Southwood Dr.; Neil Jeffrey, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30; Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. Calvary Chapel Worship Center, north of corner of U.S. 24 & S.R. 13 (619 N. S.R. 13) in Wabash; phone 563-7849; Don Cogar, Senior Pastor. Sunday Bible Classes at 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.; Evening Praise & Worship, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer, 7:00 p.m.; Shockwave Youth Meeting Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Handicapped Accessible. Sweetwater Assembly of God, 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179; Pastor Chad McAtee. Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Outreach & Youth Ministry 5-7 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Youth Discipleship/Kidz Zone (ages 3 yrs.-6th grade). BAPTIST Calvary Baptist Church - GARBC, 1399 Falls Ave., Wabash. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening service and T.O.C. (teens). Pastor Matt Haynes. Awana meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 3 to 12. Nurseries are provided. Phone 260-563-3837. Wheelchair accessible. Emmanuel Free Will Baptist, 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Rev. Douglas K. Phillips, pastor. Phone 563-3009. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 563-3009. Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church, 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616; Hobert Meek, pastor, 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available. Sunday morning radio broadcast from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Sundays mornings on Oldies 106. Grand Street Baptist Church, 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 5638409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m. BRETHREN CHURCH Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, 103 North Third St., Liberty Mills, IN; Church Phone: (260) 982-6169. Pastor: Kelly Beutler; Associate Pastor: Erin Huiras. Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School All Ages: 9:45 a.m.; Fellowship Time: 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 11:00 a.m. Roann Church of the Brethren, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931; fax (765) 833-6561 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m. The Worship Leader for the month of February is Austin Carrothers. Our greeters for this Sunday will be Todd and Rachel Hoppes and Larry and Jerilyn Lowe. Pastor Brad will be sharing the message with us. We invite all to come and worship. February 27 Roller Skating party at Huntington. Men’s Bible Study meets Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m. “The Source” Youth Ministry meets every SUnday at 6 p.m. Small groups meet at 6:00 p.m. Sunday evenings. Wabash Church of the Brethren, 645 Bond Street, Wabash (just south of Falls Ave.); phone (260) 563-5291; Pastor Kay Gaier. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m., nursery available, everyone welcome. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Bible Study; Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Choir. Handicap Accessible.

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CATHOLIC St. Bernard Catholic, Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Sextus Don, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (Sept. thru May); 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (June thru August); CCD 9:30 a.m. each Sunday during school year. Weekday Masses: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15 -5:15 p.m. Saturday or anytime by appointment. St. Patrick Catholic, Lagro, Mass at 12:30 p.m. first Sunday of each month. CHARISMATIC Victory Christian Fellowship, Discover abundant life and victorious Christian living! Worship services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.; Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Christian Bookstore: Tuesday through Friday 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:30, also before and after all services. All in our new facility at 112 W. Main St. Church: 260-982-8357; Bookstore: 260-982-8317. Tim Morbitzer, pastor. www.victory4u2.com God bless you! Come as you are! CHRISTIAN Dora Christian Church, located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Steven L. Witt. LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Rick Smalling; Youth Pastor Jared Kidwell. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:00 am. Nursery Available. Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone 260-563-4179; Rev. Melinda Kammerer, Pastor; Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided. CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Wabash Alliance Church, 1200 N. Cass St., 563-8503; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. (Kidz Worship, ages 4 through Grade 3); Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Family Night: activities include AWANA (6:30 p.m.); Alliance Allies (Teens) 7:00 p.m.; Adult Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Handicap Accessible. CHURCH OF CHRIST Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 563-4109; website: http://www.bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Senior Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Cheryl Eaton, Director Of Music & Arts; David Lloyd, Children’s Minister; Linda Mirante, Associate Ministries; Aaron McClary, Minister of Connections; Kathy Henderson, Director of “Happy Days” Preschool. Dual Bible School & Worship, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Boundary Line Church of Christ, 1 1/2 mile North of LaFontaine, Corner Roads 390E & 900S; NonInstrumental; phone (765) 981-2056 or 981-2728. Bible Study Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 4:00 p.m.; Handicap Accessible. Church of Christ at Treaty, 5 Miles South of Wabash on St. Rd. 15 to 50 E, (N about 1000 feet); Doug Oakes, minister; Artie Weisenbarger, youth minister. Church phone (765) 981-4345. Bible School 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Wednesday evening meal at 5:45 p.m. Adult study & youth activity for all ages begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Guy G. Provance Jr.; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study & Youth J.A.M. Program on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Bill Bowling. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. FRIENDS CHURCH Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. St. Rd. 13, Wabash; phone 563-8452; www.wabashfriends.org; email: becky@wabashfriends.org; Alex Falder, lead pastor; Scott Makin, Director of Counseling; Rich Davis, Adult Fellowship and Outreach Co-Pastor; Sandy Davis, Adult Fellowship and Outreach Co-Pastor; Patrick Byers, Director of Youth and Contemporary Worship; Wes Ball, Worship Pastor/Choir Director; Kathy Jaderholm, Children’s Pastor. David Phillips, Pastoral Care. First Service 8:00 a.m.; Second Service 10:30 a.m.; Third Service 10:35 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Handicap Accessible. LUTHERAN Zion Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 173 Hale Drive Sunday School 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30am. On Sunday, February 20th, Rev. Galen Drawbaugh will continue will continue to lead the Adult Bible Class and the morning worship. Holy Communion will be observed. Elder is Mike DeVore, Communion Assistant is John Moeller, organist is Susan Garrett, Acolyte Katelyn Schaaf, greeters Kraid and Linda Ahlfeld, and usher is Jim Craft. Living Faith Church, Living Faith Church will meet for worship this Sunday in the ballroom downstairs at Charley Creek Inn at 10:30 am. Faith enrichment classes for all ages begin at 9:30 am. Fellowship time after worship. Our worship will focus on the scripture from 1 Corinthians 4: 1-5 and Matthew 6: 24-34. There will be a congregational meeting after worship Sunday morning and a fellowship/game night Sunday evening at 6:00 pm. We welcome you to join us for worship, inspiration and fellowship. Handicap accessible. CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Congregational Christian Church, A Bright Light for Christ. 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester; Pastors JP Freeman, Sebrena Cline; Sunday Services: 8:30 a.m.Traditional, 9:30 a.m.-Contemporary, 11:00 a.m.Blended;Wednesday Night Light @ 7-8 p.m.; Children, Youth & Small Group Ministries, Handicapped Accessible; Ph. 260-982-2882; on the web @ brightlightccc.org; email:connections@brightlightccc.org NON-DENOMINATIONAL Encouraging Truth Ministries, Nixon Room in the Honeywell Center; Pastor Jackie Weaver; phone 765-8334793. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Faith Harvest Fellowship Church, meets in the Bowen Center gymnasium at 255 N Miami St. Wabash, IN. Pastor Bruce Hostetler can be reached at 260-571-0548 or 260-563-4282. The church office is located at 2609 S. 100 W. Wabash, IN. We focus on knowing Christ and making Christ known through personal and community transformation. Join us on Sunday at 10 a.m. for food and fellowship followed by our worship celebration and Children’s worship at 1):15 a.m. YOU are also invited to our Wednesday evening Going Deeper class from 6:308 p.m.

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New Foundations Ministries Freedom Center, 111 Falls Ave., Wabash; phone 260-569-0630; Pastor Rick Tolley. Sunday Adult Bible Study & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7pm Bible Study. Center for biblical council by appointment. Niconza Christian Fellowship Church, 4 Mile North of Rt. 16, 3 Mile South of Disco, Miami/Wabash County Line Road 13718N 700E, Roann, Indiana 46974. Sunday Praise & Worship Service begins at 9:00 AM. The youth will join with the adults for Praise and Worship in the sanctuary, and then move to the west rooms for Children’s Church. Special music will be presented during the service. Pastor Phil is bringing a series of messages on Pray & Fasting: when, where and how, in the morning service. Everyone is welcome! We are a Full Gospel Community Church where Spiritual gifts and talents operate. There is always an opportunity for one on one ministry for your special needs. You are invited to join us Sunday as we worship and hear from God through the preaching of His Word and the moving of the Holy Spirit! Get your prayer request to the prayer group by calling the church office at (260)-306-2030; by sending them E-Mail to (niconza@msn.com); or by sending them regular mail to Niconza Christian Fellowship Ministries, 300 W 4th Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 St. Paul’s County Line Church, 3995N 1000W, Phone 786-3365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship at 10 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone 260563-8881; fax 260-563-8882; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m. (Winter Hours) Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Prayer Partners at Mary Henderson’s home. e-mail: woffice@wabashpresbyterian.com; website: WabashPresbyterian.com, handicap accessible sanctuary. UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church, intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Phil Lake, pastor. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Chapel Worship 8:00 a.m.; Sanctuary Worship 10:00 a.m. with pre-school childcare, Multi-Media Worship W/Praise Team & Band; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St. (corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.) in Wabash; phone 260-563-3108; fax 260-563-3109. Senior Pastor David Cross, Sunday worship services - 8:00 a.m. Rise & Shine; 9:00 a.m. Christ Alive Alternative Worship; 10:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Worship; 9:00 & 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Music mignistries share each week in variety of choirs and instrumental talents. Jr. Church & nursery provided. Totally handicap accessible. Everyone welcome. KIDS FIRST REGISTERED CHILD CARE MINISTRY is a weekday program available for infants 4 weeks to 5 yrs. Accepting children full or part time. Pre-School Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Call 260-563-7665. LaFontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St.), LaFontaine; Phone: 765.981.4021; Email: lafontaineumc@embarqmail.com Pastor Brad Garrett. Sunday School 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m. Nursery is provided; Men’s Fellowship is the 1st Sunday of each month 8:00 a.m.; Prayer and Share every Wednesday 5:45 p.m.; Bible Study every Thursday morning 10:00 a.m. North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Kevin G. Dekoninck. (260) 578-2160; Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

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North Manchester Historical Society to hear about unknown famous people of Wabash County

March 15 deadline set for Community Foundation Spring 2011 Grant Cycle

On March 14, Pete Jones, who is a wellknown storyteller of Wabash County, will entertain and inform the society and community of Unknown Famous People of Wabash County. It will be held in the Assembly Room of T i m b e r c r e s t Manor. He will tell the group about people of Wabash County who were once very famous, but who now are unknown to most persons. One such unknown famous

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person is Johnny “Ole” Olsen of the vaudeville team of Olsen and Johnson. Until the musical “Oklahoma” Olsen and Johnson’s s h o w “Hellzapoppin” was the longest running show on Broadway. Who else will he tell about? Pete Jones writes a weekly column on local history for the Wabash Plain Dealer. He writes stories on Americana for the advertising department of Ford Meter Box. Pete and

his wife, Susie, have continued to be active in civic projects in Wabash. He taught at Manchester High School for 35 years and retired in 1999. A delicious meal will be served at 6 p.m. in the T i m b e r c r e s t Assembly Room on March 14. for reservations call Karl at 260-982-2216 or Evelyn at 260-9826777. Call by noon on March 11. The program begins at 6:40 p.m. and is free to the public.

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Auctions FRIDAY MARCH 11, 2011 5:00 P.M. Location: Hier’s Park Community Building, 547 S. Briant St., Huntington. Watch for auction signs. Articles: Thousands of dollars worth of new name brand fishing equipment. Owner: Kings Kloset. Auctioneer: Neal Snyder Auctioneer.

Wabash City LIGHTHOUSE MISSION Thrift Store storewide 1/2 price sale Feb. 24,25,26, 806 N. Cass St., 9-4.

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

FOR SALE: 32” T.V., $125; 1994 Chevy S10, $1,700; reciprocating saw, $50; refrigerator, $350; electric range, $110; electric lamps-different kinds, $3 & up; 3 near new tires, 21570R-less wheels, 765473-4256. FIRE WOOD, $60 rack, you pick up or can deliver for extra cost, 260-5713093. WHITE SNOW Blower, 21”, electric start, like new, used 1 winter, paid $422, asking $250, 260-563-3603. DELL Z500 laptop, DVD/CD, internal drive, $165, 260-563-5564. IBM, APTIVA, Windows 98 tower w/keyboard & mouse, $75, 260-5635564. OLD WORLD candle sticks, set of 3, $15, 260563-1826. COACH AUTHENTIC flip flop sandals, brand new, all sizes, $45, 260-563-1826.

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LOW PRICES on new GPS units. Wabash Two Way Radio, 235 Southwood Dr., 260-563-5564. DESIGNER PURSES: Coach, Brighton, Louis Vuitton, all in perfect condition, $100-$200, 260-5631826. $125 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set. NEW in Plastic, Can Deliver (260)493-0805 A BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, $225, Still in Factory Plastic (260)493-0805. $350 CHERRY Sleigh Bed, NEW, Solid Wood w/NEW PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, un-opened, (260)493-0805. CLEAN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET new, never used, still sealed in original wrapper (SACRIFICE), $125, 260-749-6100 LARGE PICTURE of Water Lillies, 41 wide X 34 tall, off white frame, $50; all kinds of glassware for dining room decorating, 260-5631826.

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LOOKING FOR Experienced Nail Techs. New salon opening in 2 weeks, call 260-571-1167.

IMMEDIATE OPENING for mechanic. Send resume & salary requirements to 2336 N. St. Rd. 15, Wabash, IN 46992. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, 2nd Shift, Some overtime available, $9 an hour to start. Manufacturing. Stable job history & HS Diploma/GED required. Apply in person: Oji Intertech, Inc., 906 W. Hanley Rd., North Manchester, In 46962.

Services BANKRUPTCY: Free initial client conference. Discharge all or most consumer debt. Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 relief available...we can save your home. Zimmerman Law Office, PC, Attorney Alan J. Zimmerman, 81 E. Hill St., Wabash, 260-5632178.

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LOCAL INSURANCE agency is seeking a professional sales & customer service representative. Please apply in person at 385 Manchester Ave., Wabash SEEKING CNC Machine operator/light assembly workers. Position requires the ability to work independently with attention to details & a positive attitude. Good math skills are necessary. 30-40 hours per week. Prior manufacturing experience helpful. Send work history & qualifications to P.O. Box 236, Wabash, IN 46992.

WANTED: USED garden tiller, 260-982-6768.

ANTIQUES WANTED: Paintings, pottery, lighting, signs, guns, knives, coins, jewelry, quilts, clothing, rugs, furniture, Boy Scouts, railroad & military items, esp. WWII. Call 260-5691865. I may pay more!

Pets FULL BLOODED Boxer pups, 11 weeks old, had all shots, please call, 260-5682176.

Farm 4x5 HAY Bales, Brome orchard, off ground, covered, 800 lbs., $40. 2nd & 3rd, test results available, Wabash area, 260-5714430.

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Wanted LOOKING FOR farmer to custom bale hay, 7 acres of hay in Treaty, close to Hwy. 15S & Treaty Grain Elevator, Susan’s Pet Salon, 260-563-0320.

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21 FT. Bayliner, cuddy cabin trophy, new motor, dual axle trailer, $3000 or trade; 1992 Lincoln Excutive, 66K miles, $3000, 260-568-5203.

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Real Estate 3 ACRES, 24X48 pole barn, 5 inch well, septic for 3 bdrm home, Wabash/Miami county line, $25,000, 260-782-0417, 9a.m.-1p.m. HOME FOR Sale by Owner: All major repairs new or newer, low $40’s, corner of East & Indiana St., south of the hospital, Wabash, 260-563-1536.

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Large 2 bdrm upper apt., in prime location, fresh paint, walk in closets, lots of space, low rent & utilities, must see, 260-563-0107 leave message.

LOCAL BUSINESSES: Space available located at Meadowbrook North Apartments. If interested please contact Paula at 260-563-8534.

2 BDRM duplex, south side of Wabash, $425 per month plus utilities, washer/dryer hook-up, 260-5637743.

Auto 2007 GMC ACADIA SLT, Rear DVD, Dual Sunroofs, Bose Stereo, Remote Start, Quad Buckets, 3rd Row Seat, Heated Seats, 100,000 Mile Warranty, Pearl White w/Gray Leather, $25,995 #355X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

2-3 BDRM house, $400/mo. plus deposit & utilities, no inside pets, 260-569-0256. 2 BDRM w/combined bathroom & utility room, totally electric, 1 car garage, Southwood Schools, must see to appreciate, no pets, $475/mo., $700 deposit. Call anytime after 8:30 a.m., 260-571-3842. SM. HOUSE, central in town location, 1-2 people only, no children, no pets, gas, water & all appliances provided, deposit & lease required, $495/mo, 260563-2373. NICE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 2 car attached garage, Southwood schools, $600/mo., deposit & references required, 260-5717777 or 260-571-4441. NICE 1 bdrm apt., w/d hook-up, range, refrigerator, deposit & references, $110/wk., water & sewage included, 765-506-6248.

SMALL HOUSE, 4 rooms & bath, appliances furnished, completely redecorated, $350/mo., $350 deposit, references required, ideal for 1 or 2, no smoking, no pets, 260982-2038. GOT TAX Return? Larger 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm apartments, located in LaFontaine. Tax return special, pay for 3 months plus deposit & get the month of May free...updated through out: newer appliances, cable, water, trash furnished. Laundry mat & mail in commons area. No pets. Over 55 special, call for details, 260-571-4414.

2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 3.0L V6, Alloy Wheels, New Tires, CD Changer, Power Seat, All Power Options, Local Trade, 56,000 Miles, Black w/Gray Cloth, $12,495 #374Y, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com. 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 3.5L V6, Remote Start, Alloy Wheels, Cruise, CD, Power Seat, 100,000 Mile Warranty, Lt. Beige w/Charcoal Cloth, $14,995 #351X, Wabash (800)5731175, denneymotorsales.com.

2007 PONTIAC G6 GT CONVERTIBLE, Power Hard Top, Heated Seats, Remote Start, XM Radio, Alloy Wheels, LOADED! 100,000 Mile Warranty, Silver w/Black Leather, $15,495 #346X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

For Rent LAKEFRONT HOME for rent, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, no pets, no smoking, 2 car attached garage, $650/mo., $500 deposit, 260-982-8045. 1 BDRM, upstairs apt., $320/mo. plus deposit, 260-563-4059.

1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L V6, Alloy Wheels, All Power Options, Heated Seats, Clean Well Maintained Local Trade, Red w/Red Leather, $4,495 #312Z, Wabash (800)5731175, denneymotorsales.com.

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JANEWAY’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Home: 765-833-2025 Cell: 765-226-0661

2009 PONTIAC G5 GT COUPE, 2.4L 4CYL, Alloy Wheels, Spoiler, Tinted Windows, Power Window’s & Locks, XM Radio, 100,000 Mile Warranty, Silver w/Charcoal Cloth, $12,995 #348X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com. 2007 GMC ENVOY SLT 4X4, Heated Seats, Sunroof, Bose Stereo, Tow Package, Tinted Windows, LOADED! 100,000 Mile Warranty, Silver w/Black Leather, $18,995 #372X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 3.5 V6, Remote Start, Power Windows & Locks, Alloy Wheels, Power Seat, ONLY 21,000 MILES! Silver w/Charcoal Cloth, $13,995 #406X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

Farm Drainage Contractor Holds Full Time Employment For Skilled Operator & Laborer. Send resume and Reference letter to: P.O. Box 133 Bippus, IN 46713 2711

FOR SALE OR RENT

DUMP TRUCK SERVICE Haul It In or Away

Part-time (20 hrs./wk) requires highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills to work directly with the Pastor to support all church ministries. Good computer skills a must; some website maintenance helpful. Please send resumes directly to: The Rev. Ladona Webb Zion Lutheran Church 113 W. Main North Manchester, IN 46962 2597

Looking for a commercial property with high traffic? This is it - Located across from Ford Meter Box. *Large parking lot. Owner will sell or possible remodel to suit your needs.

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Concrete Work, Block Work, Additions, Decks, Doors, Siding and Remodeling 260.568.1167 or 260.571.3151

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Maintenance applicants must have previous welding experience, capable of using both “Mig”, “stick” and “arc” welders. Applicants must be capable of reading and fabricating to drawing specifications and tolerances. Applicants must provide their own tools. Applicants having a general knowledge of hydraulic and or electrical operating systems in a foundry environment are a plus. Applicants must be able to work with 120, 240 and 480 electrical currents. Experience with Allen Bradley controls is needed. General labor applicants must be able to operate a skid steer and/or forklift. Pay loader experience is a plus. All applicants must be flexible with shifts, able to work 12 hour days and work overtime if needed. All applicants must be willing to work in a hot, humid environment that requires physical labor. Both of these positions are hands-on and require leadership and teamwork skills. Both positions require that you have a valid driver’s license and are willing to take a drug screen. Only those with a solid work history need apply. All general labor positions start at $11.00 per hour. All maintenance positions start at $15.00 per hour. After 90 days, labor positions pay $12.38 per hour, maintenance positions pay $17.31 per hour. Benefits include: major medical, prescription drug card, dental benefits, short and long term disability, paid holiday/vacation, profit sharing and 401K.

Staffing Resources in conjunction with Aleris Recycling, Inc. is offering the following positions. Please apply at: Wabash Location Logansport Location Kokomo Location Staffing Resources Staffing Resources Staffing Resources 19 South Wabash Street 500 High Street 105 East Walnut Street Wabash, IN 46992 Logansport, IN 46947 Kokomo, IN 46901 888-973-3345 888-215-2233 888-973-2211

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