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HARVEY INDUSTRIES’ WABASH PLANT, located at 3837 Mill Street, recently laid off 143 employees, comprising more than twothirds of their workforce. (photo by Eric Stearley)

Harvey Industries plant lays off 143 by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com On Jan. 6, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development received a notice from Harvey Industries announcing that effective Dec. 31, 2014, it had laid off 141 hourly employees and two salaried employees from its Wabash plant due to “unforeseeable business cir-

cumstances.” Less than one third of the plant’s staff is still employed. The Wabash plant is only the most recent large-scale reduction of Harvey Industry’s workforce. In November 2013, the company laid off 157 employees at its Aiken, S.C., plant. Last year, the company closed a plant in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, leaving only the Wabash plant

and the corporate office in Livonia, Mich. The layoffs follow a decision by two large, corporate customers not to renew their contracts in 2015. “We had contracts with four of our customers, and those contracts ended Dec. 31. For the corporate office, it was a (continued on page 5)

Voting in the 2015 Municipal Elections for residents in Lagro and LaFontaine will have a slightly different feel this year. The town boards in those two communities notified Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin in November that the communities would no longer operate on a town convention format. Rather, the Wabash County Election Board will oversee the municipal elections for the next 12 years. In the past, positions such as the town clerk-treasurer and the town board were selected at town conventions. This year, should races be formed, they will be decided in the May Primary Election or the November General Election, or both if warranted. “Small towns have the option of continuing to do town elections, or they can pass an ordinance that turns it over to the county election’s office, or the county clerk’s office, and that is (continued on page 5)

Charley Creek Foundation transfers landmarks’ ownership to Honeywell Foundation by Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com The Charley Creek Foundation and the Honeywell Foundation announced in a Jan. 19 press release the transfer of ownership of the Charley Creek Gardens and the Dr. James Ford Historic Home from the Charley Creek Foundation to the Honeywell Foundation. Additionally, the Honeywell Foundation will oversee Charley Creek ArtsFest and the WaBass Institute. Prior to his death on April 16, 2014, Charley Creek Foundation founder Richard Ford reached out to Honeywell Foundation Executive Director Tod Minnich and began discussing the transfer. “Richard called me and said he read an article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy about donors trying to manage from the grave,” Minnich said in an interview.“ He reflected on the article and began

wondering if the Honeywell Foundation would be interested in perhaps managing some of the assets that the Charley Creek Foundation had created.” According to Minnich, the two properties aligned well with the Honeywell Foundation’s mission to provide the community with “artistic, social, cultural, and recreational opportunities”. Dan Ford, chair of the Charley Creek Foundation, said that Richard Ford wanted to ensure the long-term viability of the Charley Creek Gardens and the Dr. James Ford Historic Home. “After Richard’s passing, it was important for the Charley Creek Foundation board to ensure these properties were provided for, so they can optimize their highest and best use,” Ford said in the press release. According to the press release, the Honeywell Foundation intends to operate the properties with the same stan-

The care of the Dr. Ford Historic Home and Charley Creek Gardens (above) will be transferred to the Honeywell Foundation after Charley Creek Foundation’s founder Richard Ford made the request prior to his death last year. (Photo provided) dards. The Charley Creek Foundation will also transfer certain endowment assets sufficient to sustain operations. Staff members associated with these properties will now be employees of the Honeywell Foundation. “The addition of the Charley Creek

Gardens and Dr. James Ford Home is yet another way the Honeywell Foundation can serve the community and North Central Indiana through its mission,” said Minnich in the press release. “We look forward to enhancing our offerings through these properties and programs.”

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out of the bar’s roof. Lagro Fire Chief Scott Siders said that Urbana and Lincolnville fire departments also responded to the fire, which took more than an hour to put out. In the process of cutting power to the building, power to much of the town was interrupted. No neighboring buildings were damaged, but Siders described the bar as a total loss. “Most of the ceiling has fallen in, not all of it, but a lot of it has,” said owner Marcella Dillon. “I’ll be honest with you, I think everything burnt inside of that except for the sign hanging out in front of that building. “We had a few issues with the pizza oven not working properly, but they don’t think that’s what happened. They’re going to investigate it. They’ve been trying to find out what it is. They have pulled wiring, they have done everything, but right now they don’t know what caused it. I think maybe it was electrical, because the building is so old, but I can’t tell you that, because I don’t know.” The Indiana State Fire Marshall was on the scene Sunday morning to investigate. Siders said the state fire marshal would return to Lagro to continue his investigation as early as Thursday afternoon. Ben Holloway, an insurance adjuster

DILLON’S BAR & GRILL in Lagro caught fire in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 11. The building is described as a total loss, and the fire remains under investigation by the state fire marshal. “I’ll be honest with you, I think everything burnt inside of that except for the sign hanging out in front of that building,” said owner Marcella Dillon. (photo by Eric Stearley)

BEN HOLLOWAY OF MOUNT VERNON INSURANCE looks through the rubble inside Dillon’s Bar & Grill following the Sunday morning fire in Lagro. The fire caused much of the bar’s roof to cave in. (photo by Eric Stearley) from Mount Vernon at the bar since Dillon the chili cook off,” Insurance, was on took ownership. said Siders. “They scene Wednesday to “We had one there; I had a fire in the baseassess the damage. want to say it’s been ment.” According to Siders, two years ago in this is not the first fire October when we had

Burgess joins CVB board of directors By The Paper staff Brady Burgess joined the Wabash County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors. He was approved by the Wabash County Commissioners to serve on the CVB Board beginning this month. A 2000 graduate from Manchester High School, Burgess has a bachelor’s degree in Business Information Systems from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is the owner of BIT Computers, headquartered in North Manchester, where he resides with his wife, Ada, 20-month-old daughter, Delaney, and Great Dane, Oakley. The Burgesses are lifelong residents of Wabash County. “I am thrilled to have Brady join the

CVB board of directors,” CVB Board President Bev Vanderpool said. “He brings a sense of vision and professional leadership qualities ,which is the type of board member the CVB seeks when filling board seats. Brady truly cares about the economic vitality of the county.” Along with serving on the CVB Board of Directors, Burgess serves as president of the North Manchester Parks and Recreation Board of Directors and vice president of the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He also serves as a member of the Manchester Community School Corporation Board of Trustees and volunteers with Wabash County 4-H.

“I love the county I grew up in and am dedicated to helping it advance, “ Burgess said. “I look forward to serving Wabash County by joining the CVB leadership.” Other members of the 2015 Tourism Commission are President Bev Vanderpool, Vice President Wade Weaver, Treasurer Howard Kaler, Secretary Susie Hampton, Dylan Reynolds, Jan Roland, Tod Minnich and Laura Rager. Office staff includes Executive Director Christine Flohr, Tourism Coordinator Jennifer Long-Dillon, Administrative Assistant Darcy Vail, and interns Madison Rebholz and Bryce Kendall.

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Social media can be used productively, forum attendees told

by Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Brock Rose has a simple question one should ask themselves before posting something on social media: Is this something I would want my grandmother to see? Rose, a self-proclaimed social media non-expert, spoke Friday, Jan. 16, during a Youth Worker Cafe sponsored by the Indiana Youth Institute, the Purdue Extension Office in Wabash County and the Community Foundation of Wabash County. He spoke to about 30 individuals — educators, social workers, parents and others from Wabash and Miami counties — at the event, which took place at the Heartland REMC community room. “I am positive social media,” said Brock, owner and co-founder

of Rose & Rose Associates. “I’m going to encourage the use of social media. But we all have to set the example. “Become a social media user. Be a user not an abuser. Go home and go to your Facebook page and say, ‘I went to the most boring meeting on social media today, and that Brock Rose doesn’t know jack about jack.’ “Because you know what? You use my name, somebody’s going to see it and say to me, ‘Did you see what such and such said about you and your presentation?’ And I’m going to go, ‘I didn’t like it that much.’ What am I going to do? I’m going to fire right back and I’m going to defend myself, because, like I said, I’m not an expert.” Social media can be used for good, he said, but only if used properly. Writing scathing

posts about people or places because of the anonymity afforded on the Internet is not the proper way to use social media. Educators are often against the use of social media, he said, because they believe it promotes violence and bullying. Brock, who also coaches football and girls’ golf, disagrees, noting he uses Facebook and texts to communicate with his players and their parents. “I’m a 50-year-old male communicating with 18-year-old girls via text,” he said. “Now if I were a teacher, I’d be gone, even if I’ve done nothing wrong. I violated a rule. Zero tolerance, you can’t do that. Why? I’m not doing anything wrong. I’m being socially responsible. “Plus, I’m not texting from my phone. I’m using something called Call Fire, a one-

way texting program. Plus, I’m sending my athletic director and all the parents everything I say. I’m using social media in a responsible way to communicate with my players. I’m not doing it to chit-chat about their date, or their weekend.” Texts generally include simply what uniform to wear, when to be on the bus and when they should expect to be home. “My Facebook page,” Rose continued, “we vote on our uniforms every year. I can’t get all my girls in one place. Heck, I can barely get my family in one place, and there are only three of us. “I’m trying to show our school system and our administrators that if used in a proper way, it can be an effective communication tool for our youth. And, we are demonstrating to our kids how to use it.

“Are they still going to post the bad pictures? Yes, but we have to educate them. “Kids are fearless. They think that just because you’re not on my friend’s list that you’re ever going to see this.” Youth, and adults, also have to be taught some common sense things about using social media. “Never post on Facebook that you’re not going to be home,” he said, noting that doing so just sends invitations out to criminals. “Let’s be honest, nobody cares about what you had for lunch today,” Rose said. “How many of you have taken a picture of your lunch and shared it on your Facebook page? How many of you have done that? I’ve done that. I’ve gone to a restaurant and said, ‘Boy, this looks really good. I should show everybody.’

Eads and Son Bulldozing named Blue Ribbon Business

By The Paper staff Eads and Son Bulldozing is the January 2015 Blue Ribbon Business of the Month, as chosen by the Wabash County Chamber of C o m m e r c e ’ s Membership Service Committee. Founded in 1969, the firm has been operated by cousins Scott and Tadd Eads since 2007. The Eads’ g reat-g randfather, Jim Eads, originated the business. Eads and Son Bulldozing offers a long list of services including, but not limited to, farm drainage (installed with wheeled machines), bulldozing, excavation, sew-

ers, septic, land clearing, site prep, driveways, waterways, and woods clearing. The business is laser and GPS equipped. For more information about the firm’s services, call Cindy at 260-774-3582. Eads and Son Bulldozing is located at 4141 North 400 East in Lagro. It has been a member of the Chamber approximately two years and employs 10 people. The Blue Ribbon Business program seeks to honor a Chamber member each month by randomly drawing a member’s name.

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“You know what? Nobody cares. But that’s the kind of stuff that should be being posted. Not ‘I went to a party.’ Or ‘I hate such and such,’ or ‘Such and such is such a…’ “And that’s what the kids are doing nowadays. How do we do it? We do it by example.” Youth Worker Cafes

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by Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com This past April, Little

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from April 30 to Dec. 31. Effective immediately, players, born in or after 2006, will be assigned to a division based on the age they will turn during the 2015 calendar year and will use the new age determination date for the remainder of their Little League career. Players born prior to Jan. 1, 2006, will not be subjugated to the age amendment and will still use April 30 as the cut-off date for division assignments. In a press release, the league stated that this age amendment resulted from local leagues and districts requesting to provide a better transition for younger players. “What Little League International is trying to prevent is all these 9through 12-year-olds of any possibility of them turning 13 [in the 12 and under age group],” said Wabash County Little League president Bryan Dillon. “So to do that, we have to go by calendar year.”

With the amendment in place, the National and American Leagues’ 9-year-old age group will now consist of children born after April 30, 2005, and all children born in 2006. These leagues range in children ages 9-12 and, potentially, 13 due to the prior age cut-off date rule. For Dillon, the main concern with the amendment is the safety of the county’s boys and girls born in late 2006, who will still be 8years-old for either most or all of the 2015 season. These children will not only lose their last year of Coaches Pitch, but will also go up against children four, or even five years older than them. Over the next three years, local Little League divisions will implement the new age determination date into their organizations however they see fit for the local community. “Starting 2018, they want to make sure 13year-olds won’t be in

the league,” Dillon said. “Locally, we’re giving parents the opportunity to have their child stay in Coaches Pitch one more year or go into the National or American leagues.” “We want to try to make sure to accommodate families as much as possible, but also, we’ve got to follow our league rules and how we operate too.” This decision was finalized after a meeting with the Wabash County Little League Board of Directors, coaches, and volunteers. According to Dillon, parents will have to choose between their child giving up his or her last year of Coaches Pitch or giving up a year in the National and American Leagues. “This isn’t Wabash Little League making these changes. This is the directive from Little League International,” he said. “We have to comply, and so we as a board

felt that this was the best route to go. That way we give some leeway to the parents to allow them to choose where they think where their son or daughter should be playing, rather than decide for them.” Parents will be able to make their decision at try-outs later this spring. The first opportunity to sign-up for Wabash County Little League will be on Feb. 22 at O.J. Neighbors Elementary School. A second signup opportunity will be made available on March 1. For more information or general inquires, contact Bryan Dillon at 260-3309908. For questions regarding T-Ball or Coaches Pitch, contact Matt Baker at 260- 2245179. For information on National and American Leagues, contact Bill Osborn at 260-330-4677.

Optimist Club to sponsor essay contest Article provided The Optimist Club of Wabash is sponsoring an essay contest for area high school students, providing them

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an opportunity to compete for a $2,500 college scholarship. The contest gives young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. This year’s theme is “Optimism Should be a Priority.” Essays may include the young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. The winning essay from the Wabash Club will be awarded a prize and the student essay will then be sent to the District contest to compete for the scholarship. Contestants must be under the age of 19, having not graduated from high school or the equivalent. “Young students today have so many fresh ideas about the world and their

future,” club president Sam Frazier said. “As Optimists, it is our goal to encourage them and do what we can to bring out the best in each of them. This contest gives them a wonderful opportunity to tap into their creativity and pursue possible scholarships at the same time.” Students interested in submitting an essay may contact English teachers in their high school for an application that gives all of the requirements for their entry. Applications for home schooled students or those from private schools are also available at Big City Paints, 480 S. Wabash St. The deadline for submission to the local contest is Wednesday, Feb. 11. Students should submit their essay to the English teacher in their high school or to

the paint store by the deadline. The local Optimist essay chair will pick up the applications from the school. Entries will be judged at the local level and the winning essay forwarded to the Optimist District level by the end of February for consideration in the District scholarship competition. Questions about the contest may be addressed to the school English teachers. Further questions may be addressed to the local essay chair, Judy Ward, at 260-571-2279 or Frazier at Big City Paints. To learn more about O p t i m i s t International, visit the organization’s website at www.optimist.org. Regular meetings for the Wabash Club are 6:45 a.m. Wednesdays at Ugalde’s Restaurant.

by The Paper staff Two Wabash County residents were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2014 semester at Vincennes University. Hunter A. Law, LaFontaine, and Colin

A. Gouveia, Wabash, received the honor. The honors were extended to students from the Vincennes campus, Jasper campus, Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, military

bases, and other extended sites. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point index of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Two named to Dean’s List

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surprise to them. After that contract, they figured that we would go into next year with new contracts,” said Plant Manager Pat Meredith. “Well, they ended up sending [our corporate office] notices late in December saying, ‘We’re no longer going to need your services.’” Those customers were General Motors and Modine, a company specializing in heat management for the automotive industry and elsewhere. A similar decision by Chrysler caused the closure of Harvey’s Aiken plant 14 months ago, and Meredith indicated a common reason for the nonrenewal. “Well, it’s known why. There’s a lot of issues,” said Meredith. “Harvey had two additional plants a year ago, and

those two plants are closed. We’re still carrying the debt, and that debt carries a lot of risk to the customers - is basically what they told me.” In the Jan. 2 memo, Director of Manufacturing David Thomason stated that the layoffs are expected to be temporary, and the plant is not expected to close. However, employees should not expect to be called back for at least 5 months. “That’s the timing it would take if we received another contract from a customer,” said Meredith. “That’s about the time it would take to retool or to tool that job up. It could be shorter than that if tools were available and could transfer, but that’s the time it takes to really tool something up from scratch to get it going.”

In Aiken, a quarter of the plant’s employees retained their jobs following the mass layoff. With the reduced workforce, the company fulfilled its outstanding orders before closing the plant permanently and liquidating its assets. The notice pointed out that “due to unforeseen business circumstances, we were unable to provide this notice at least 60 days before the layoffs took effect.” In accordance with the Worker Adjustment and R e t r a i n i n g Notification (WARN) Act, former Harvey Industries employees may be entitled to damages equal to the lost pay and benefits to which they were entitled over the required 60-day notification period. These damages, however, can only be recovered

through an individual or class action lawsuit brought by former employees. Currently, Harvey Industries faces a different lawsuit. Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company filed a civil collections suit in Wabash County Superior Court on July 31, 2014. The case is pending. Less than two months later, Sullivan-Brough Inc. filed a lawsuit against the company for monies owed, which was settled out of court in October. Safety Solutions Inc. filed a similar lawsuit against the company in 2009, seeking civil collections in the amount of $11,598.82. After Harvey representatives failed to appear at the November 2009 hearing, the court ordered financial institution garnishment through Comerica Bank. Harvey Industries

could also find itself at odds with city council in the future. On Feb. 13, 2012, the Wabash City Council approved a 10-year tax abatement for the company. “Basically, every year they have to come in and show whether or not they’re in compliance with the Statement of Benefits forms,” said City Attorney Doug Lehman. “They have to file a Statement of Benefits, which indicates whether or not they’re in compliance with the tax abatement and the representations that were made when the tax abatement was approved. Harvey Industries agreed to invest more than $3 million in new equipment and upgrades at its Wabash plant. The investment was expected to aid the company in creating

Lagro, LaFontaine elections to change... continued from front page what both have done just this year,” Martin said. By turning the election process over to Martin’s office, candidates must follow the same guidelines as those candidates in North Manchester and Wabash. That means they must file their candidacy by noon Friday, Feb. 6, to have their names placed on the ballot. Roann is the only town in Wabash County will continue to have a town convention. Those candidates have until noon Monday, Aug. 3, to file their paperwork. “Since they do have to follow our deadlines, the people in Lagro and LaFontaine no longer have until Aug. 3 to decide,” she reiterated. “They now must decide by Friday, Feb. 6, at 12 noon deadline, just like Wabash and North Manchester does. I know the town boards are aware of that; they’re the ones who passed the ordinances. “I hope the potential candidates are aware of that.” There is likely one advantage to switching the election format, Martin said, in that the communities “don’t have to mess with town conventions any more.” “I don’t think it’s

that big of a deal, quite honestly; it’s not that hard to do. But since they are small communities, they don’t want to mess with it, either the politics of it or just doing it in general and following the rules. “There’s no disadvantage for the county. We’re running the election anyway.” Lagro ClerkTreasurer Kristi Bone said town officials discussed the change on and off for about six months before unanimously voting for the switch. “We felt it would be more fair to the people running,” she said. “You don’t have to worry about if they

checked the ballot correctly or if someone’s name is spelled correctly. “Plus, the caucuses take place in such a short time period; people have two or three hours to vote. This gives them a 12hour window. “Will it cost more? Sure. But this is more fair and it gives them more of an opportunity to come and vote.” Roann ClerkTreasurer Bob Ferguson sad the town board has never discussed the matter until this month. “It was brought up (at the January board meeting), and it wasn’t by a board member, but rather than a

member of the public who had seen the story (about Lagro and LaFontaine changing.” Changing to an election is likely to cost the municipalities more than just having a town convention, Martin said, though she added how much more is still unknown. “Now they can do town conventions which is relatively inexpensive. It doesn’t cost any more than the paper to print up the ballots,” she said. “Now they are going to have to share the cost of the county election. “It’s pro-rated by the individual towns,

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11 new jobs and retaining 139 employees. Less than three years into the agreement, the company has cut 13-times the number of jobs it was expected to create. “So it’s going to be a decision up to the council as to whether or not they are in compliance, or if not in compliance, whether that noncompliance is a result of something that they’ve done, or if they’re just a victim

of circumstance,” said Lehman. If the council finds that they are no longer in compliance with the agreement, it could seek to recover the abated tax money. The Wabash plant, located at 3837 Mill Street and formerly owned by CMI and Hayes Lemmerz, was purchased by Harvey Industries in 2007. The company was founded in 1981 by Jerome Harvey following his departure from General Motors.

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Ivy Tech officials praise Obama’s community college plan

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Local and state officials at Ivy Tech Community College are praising President Obama’s plan to allow more students to attend community college. In a Jan. 9 address at Pellissippi State College in Knoxville, Tenn., Obama unveiled a plan to offer free tuition to eligible students attending community college. “I was very pleasantly surprised,” Pam Guthrie, Executive Director of Ivy Tech’s Wabash campus, told The Paper. “I’ve been playing close atten-

tion to the Tennessee Promise, and my first thought was, this is a wonderful idea. This is so forward thinking. “If you’re in a state with a low educational attainment rate, and of course, that includes Indiana, you need to do something to turn that around.” Ivy Tech State President Thomas J. Snyder echoed Guthrie’s sentiments. “I fully support this idea,” he said. ‘It can be a game changer four our country when it comes to educational attainment. We have ground to make up against other counties, and this is a big first step

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in doing just that. It will make the goal of achieving a college degree more attainable for more Americans, whether it be a two-year degree that leads to a good paying job or the first step toward a more affordable fouryear option.” Under Obama’s proposal, federal funds would cover threequarters of a student’s tuition, with the remaining onequarter coming from state coffers. Eligible students would be those who attend at least half time and maintain a 2.5 grade point average. Community colleges would also be required to offer courses that transfer fully to public fouryear schools, or offer occupational training programs with high graduation rates. Colleges must also adopt certain reforms that improve student outcomes. In nearly 30 years work in the community college system, Guthrie said she has seen considerable change, none the least of which is a drop in enrollment. “We dropped from about 400 students per semester to about 250,” she said, “and that’s been happening for about two to three years. It’s a big concern for me, because I

thought it was more than the end of the recession and people starting to get jobs. “This is typical state wide; it’s not just us.” Her concern, she said, especially with the young, is that many people are working two or three part-time jobs, none of which pay well enough for them to be self-sufficient. “I understand their need to work right now,” Guthrie said. “But when they’re 30 years old and when they’re 40 years old, will this really have been the best choice for them, or should they have been working on their education?” Ivy Tech students traditionally work and go to school. But, she said, it’s hard for students to do both right now. Another factor, she said, is people are hesitant right now to take out student loans. “In fact, I encour-

age students to reduce their student loans, or not to even take student loans if they can afford it,” Guthrie said. Obama, in his talk, said that students are finding it harder to get financial aid, partly because the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) has about 100 questions that must be filled out to help determine eligibility. “We give a lot of assistance to students in getting through that process,” Guthrie said. “That does contribute to it, but I think the bigger issue is that they have really changed the guidelines.” Students who may have tried college right after high school and found it not to their liking are having trouble getting aid, especially if they have bad grades. “Now they may likely do quite well, but they’re not going to get financial aid,”

Guthrie said. “You have to be very, very poor to get Pell Grants. That’s kind of true for student loans, but for the grants, you have to have a very low income.” Even those with financial aid are still working, and that’s a major reason for people struggling to have good grades. Congress must approve Obama’s plan, which has a price tag of roughly $60 billion over a 10year period. Should it pass, Guthrie said, she would like to see the plan set up in such a way that it helps working adults, as well as those fresh from high school. “That’s not just for their own good, that’s for everyone’s good,” she said. “I hear manufacturers saying, this soon after the recession, ‘We have job openings, but we can’t find skilled workers.’” Ivy Tech, through

the help of the Pauline Barker Educational Trust, has offered grants for students to study industrial electricity and machine tool technology. “We haven’t had to look hard for students for those programs at all,” Guthrie said. “As soon as word got out about them, people took advantage of them. That shows you what a little economic investment can do for the workforce in this community.” Critics have already bashed the president’s program. “I think the biggest argument about it is the added expense,” she said. “That’s why they’re looking at community colleges as opposed to just all colleges. There will be less expense at a community college, and that’s true in Indiana. “I think that’s the biggest problem everyone has, where is this money going to come from?”

Volunteers important to local reservoirs By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabashcounty.com Volunteers are important to properties around the state overseen by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. From maintaining trails to entering computer data to helping in nature centers, Hoosiers donate their time and talent around Hoosier state parks in a variety of ways, according to Jody Heaston, volunteer coordinator for the DNR Division of State Parks. “Volunteering gives you a great sense of

accomplishment,” Heaston said. “You know you are helping manage and conserve our natural and cultural resources for future generations to enjoy.” The Salamonie and Mississinewa reservoirs rely greatly on volunteers, according to Teresa Rody, I n t e r p r e t i v e Naturalist with the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. “Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t be what we are today,” she said of the reservoirs. Volunteers at Salamonie and

March for Babies seeks volunteers By The Paper staff The Wabash County March for Babies Committee is looking for anyone interested in joining the 2015 walk the first Saturday in May. Anyone who would like to partner with the organization or who has a prematurity story they would be willing to share should contact March chair Pat

Va n l a n d i n g h a m at 260-563-3476. “I would love to answer your questions and give you ideas on how you can help,” she said. More information about what the March of Dimes does, is available at You Tube. A three-minute video entitled “March of Dimes Baby” may be viewed.

Mississinewa do a variety of things, she said. Some individuals or groups, for example, adopt a trail, keep it clear from litter, and trim overgrown vegetation. Others help with programming at the Salamonie Interpretive Center, while still others help take care of live animals housed at the center, doing such things as feeding and cleaning cages. “Both Mississinewa and Salamonie have volunteers who serve as campground hosts, and basically what they do is make sure campers have all they need,” Rody said. “We received more than 1,000 volunteer hours from the campground hosts at each property.” In addition, UWIS has received more than 1,450 hours of volunteer time combined at both locations from volunteers. Some of the volunteers work just one day, Rody said, while others work one day a month and others one day a week. Some groups, such as local snowmobile or horse clubs, adopt snowmo-

bile or horse trails and help keep them maintained. The Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Service is a non-profit group that has helped tremendously at the reservoirs. The group helped raise funds to build the Salamonie’s Raptor Center. “Without them, we wouldn’t have the Raptor Center,” Rody said, noting that members also help feed the eight live raptors at the center. Becoming a volunteer is a simple process. One must fill out an application, available online at stateparks.IN.gov/244 3.htm. Fill it out and return it to one of the reservoirs. Applicants must pass a background check, Rody said, and those under 16 years of age also must have a parent volunteer. “It is absolutely very important for us to have volunteers,” she said. “Our programs and extra programs have set the properties up on a higher level, and that was accomplished because of our volunteers.”

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Doris Mattern to mark 90th birthday Doris Mattern will celebrate her 90th birthday part on Friday, Jan. 23. She was born in Wabash County on Jan. 23, 1925, to Burvia and Mable (Long) Hoover. She graduated from Urbana High School in 1943 and married Robert Mattern on May 22, 1943. Married for 67 years, the couple had three children: Linda (Phil) Hoy, Leesburg, Connie Mattern, Wabash, and Alan Mattern, Palmetto, Fla. Mrs. Mattern also has two grandsons, Joe (Tammy) Hoy, Knox, and Ben Hoy, Syracuse, as well as five great-grandchildren – Matt, Shantae, Alan, John, and Will, and a great-greatgranddaughter, Taylen. Mrs. Mattern worked for many years at the Cyclone Seeder Company in Urbana and was an active member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and Urbana Yoke Parish as well as the Jolly Janes Home Economics Club. The Matterns wintered in Bradenton, Fla., for 26 years. She took painting lessons there and became a talented artist. She also enjoyed teaching exercise classes at Braden Castle Park and having lunch with the Red Hat Ladies. Mrs. Mattern loves making noodles, gardening, cooking, and growing flowers. She would enjoy a card shower. Birthday greetings may be sent to her at 1085 Crosspointe Court., Wabash, IN 46992. Her special birthday will be celebrated later with family.

Isaiah Albright born on Christmas Day Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Nielsen, Wabash, were honored at a “surprise 50th” anniversary party on Oct. 4 at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center. Approximately 75 friends attended the event, hosted by their daughter and her family. The Rev. Robert Lundy performed the ceremony at which Nielsen and the former Diana Collins were married on Oct. 3, 1966, at the EUB Church in Wabash. They have one daughter, Tammy (Scott) Sumpter and two grandchildren, Katie and Kaleb Sumpter. Photos provided

Jonathan and Stephanie Albright of rural North Manchester announce the birth of their Christmas miracle baby, Isaiah Jonathan Albright. Isaiah was born at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester at 2:12 p.m. Christmas Day. Isaiah weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 21 inches long at birth. Paternal grandparents are Leon and Regina Albright of rural North Manchester, and maternal grandparents are Duane and Beverly Basinger of rural Albion.

Dane Richard Ripple is born Dane Richard Ripple was born at 5:43 p.m. Sept. 12, 2014, at Tradition Memorial Hospital in Florida, to Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ripple. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 21.25 inches in length. His mother is the former Alexia Balsis. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Marilou Balsis of Michigan. Paternal grandparents are Bonnie Ripple, Wabash, and the late Dan Ripple. Great-grandmother is Leah Millner.

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Eli Victor Baker born Dec. 29 Eli Victor Baker was born at 2:38 p.m. Dec. 29, 2014, at Parkview Huntington Hospital to Kevin and Toni Baker. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 20 inches in length. Paternal grandparents are Tony and Teresa Baker, Wabash. Maternal grandparents are Ronald Rodriquez, Las Vegas, and Jessica Hostetter, Urbana.

Jessica Marie Ganshorn, Etna Green, and Tyler Robert Mendenhall, Wabash, announce their engagement and upcoming marriage. Miss Gashorn is the daughter of Jayne and Tim Ganshorn, Etna Green. She is a 2008 graduate of Triton Jr.-Sr. High School and received a Bachelor of Science in nursing at the University of Indianapolis. She is employed at University Hospital, Indianapolis. Mendenhall is the son of Carol and Brent Mendenhall, Indianapolis. He is a 2005 Wabash High School graduate and received a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in economics from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He is employed at IDS Blast, Indianapolis. The couple plans a June 20 wedding in Plymouth.

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Wabash County well represented at Fort Wayne Farm Show Photos by Harold Chatlosh

Agro-Chem had several pieces of equipment on display at the Fort Wayne Farm Show last week.

Visitors to the Fort Wayne Farm Show stop to look at the display sponsored by Brodbeck Seeds.

Showing off the AgVenture McKillip Seeds booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show are (from left) Todd McKillip, Mitch Snyder, Jeff Osborn, Dennis McKillip and Troy McKillip.

Visitors check out the display at the CFC Distributors booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Staffing the Manchester Farm Center booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show were Trent Hoppes (from left), Randy Grossman and Corky Cordes.

Phillip Kreider of Kreider Fencing had a variety of fence options on display at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Jason Holman, Technical Agronomist for Asgrow and Dekalb, subsidiaries of Monsanto, works the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Dave Speas (second from left) helps a customer at the CountryMark booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. Also working at the booth were (from left), Steve Thomas, Bill Ryle and Jason DeBoo.

Showing off the Louis Dreyfus booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show are (from left) Karen Burgan and Jeremy Mullins.

Doug Wilcox (from left) and Cary Mawbey of First Farmers Bank & Trust, and Chris Maroney of SCI Leasing Group man their booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

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Craig Duer (from left) Danny Pulley, Josh Crossgrove and Dave McVicker staff the Morton Buildings’ booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Thousands of visitors passed through the Fort Wayne Farm Show on Wednesday, Jan. 14. More than 350 exhibitors showcased their goods and services during the three-day show.

Dave Miller (left) and Jonathan Hochstetler represented Ramco Supply at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Curt Campbell (right), Purdue Extension educator from Wabash County, helps Bob Harrold at the extension booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Showing off some of the equipment on display at Mutton Power Equipment’s booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show are Adam Brindel (left) and Brett Maroney.

The Allen County War Memorial Colloseum was filled end to end with vendor booths showcasing the latest advancements in agricultural technology.

Jack D. Cripe represented Pacemaker Post Frame Buildings at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Jack Banter (from left) and Mike Banter learn about POET Biorefinery from Julie Bridgman while Todd Thornburg (right) is looking for move customers at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Lee Beer chats with customers (left) at the Schrader Real Estate and Auction booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. Waiting to help other visitors is Jerry Ehle.

Tom Lux and Janet Archer await customers at the Wells Fargo booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Jason Dawes (from left), Luke Rumple and Kevin Killen await customers at the Thorne Insurance booth at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

Troxel Equipment’s display at the Fort Wayne Farm Show included a wide variety of equipment.

A giant banner hangs over the booth of Halderman Real Estate Services and Halderman Farm Management at the Fort Wayne Farm Show.

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Church Christ at Treaty. Trail Life Troop (alternative to Boy Scouts) will have its first meeting on

Jan. 28 at Church Christ at Treaty. These two groups will meet at the same time for parents’ convenience. R E M I N D E R L A F O N TA I N E “ASHLAND DAYS” Festival Committee

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will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine C o m m u n i t y Building. Anyone who would like to help with this festival, please plan on attending. V E T E R A N S PLEASE plan on attending the COFFEE AND SNACK at 9 a.m. Jan. 24. Hope to see you there. Please mark your calendar. OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Douglas Gilbert. AFTER 10 YEARS being on display at Christmas time at the L a F o n t a i n e C o m m u n i t y Building, Baby Jesus

has left. Whoever took Baby Jesus, we pray that He is warm and safe and next year He comes back to the Community Building. LUCKY HORSESHOE 4H Club will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at the Somerset C o m m u n i t y Building. This is the first meeting and it is very important that members attend. T R E A T Y CHURCH OF CHRIST junior and senior high members will go snow tubing at Mad River Mountain on Jan. 27. The group will leave the church at 5 p.m. and the cost is $20 per student.

L A F O N TA I N E “ASHLAND DAYS” Festival Committee are going to honor the firefighters, police and EMS. Information, history, names and photos of t h e LaFontaine/Liberty Volunteer Fire D e p a r t m e n t , police/town marshals and EMS is wanted for the 2015 LaFontaine Festival. We are interested in putting up a display. Any memorabilia and pictures would be appreciated. Committee members also are looking for antique fire trucks or police cars for the parade and/or show. Please contact Donna

Ballard 765-603-8720 or P.O. Box 45 LaFontaine, IN 46940, with any information. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Curt Hullinger and Patty Steele on Jan. 21, Dewayne Lengel on Jan. 22 Aden Adkins and Connie McMinn on Jan. 25, Rachel Brane and Lydia Jacobson on Jan 26, and Christina Little on Jan 27 WORDS OF WISDOM “You can’t get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.” Melvin Jones, founder of Lions International SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures

UPCOMING EVENTS at Salamonie: Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday carry-in luncheon at S a l a m o n i e

Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The program “Slash the Trash” will be presented Monday, Feb. 2. Jen Rankin, executive director of Wabash County Solid Waste M a n a g e m e n t District will share ways to minimize trash and discuss the efforts of keeping the Wabash River clean. Attendees should plan to bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register or for more information call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127. THE LAGRO TOWN HALL recently changed business hours. The current business hours for the Lagro town hall are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30

p.m. They are closed during the lunch hours of 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. If you need to contact the Lagro Town Hall please contact Kristy at 260782-2451. FOR WATER emergencies in Lagro please call Scott Siders at 260571-3271. YOU KNOW LAGRO is a town in Wabash County, in the Wabash metro area. But, did you know the community was named for a Miami Chief Le Gris? Further, It is not the only community in Indiana named Lagro. The population was 415 at the 2010 census. And for you science buffs the latitude of Lagro is 40.838 N. The longitude is 85.73 W. The elevation is 705 feet and is located along the Wabash River opposite the mouth of the Salamonie River. Kerr Lock offers a bit of history for the town of Lagro, which is still visible on the Wabash Erie canal. The Canal

was extended to the Ohio River and to attract Irish and German Immigrants to work on the Canal, the trustees offered land around the Canal for far less than average market prices. This brought an abundance of the necessary labor into the area, but it also brought disagreements and turmoil for the community. It has been reported that while building a section of the canal near Lagro, a great riot broke out between Irish Catholics and Irish Protestants. Due to the size of the riot the State Milita had to be brought in to settle it. The entire Canal opened officially on July 4, 1843, to much celebration. In the mid 1800s canal boats had been the main source of transportation. But, as always, newer technology was on the horizon. Railroad transportation of goods and passengers became more viable after the development of

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will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb 1, at the MainView Inn. A menu of beef and noodles, green beans, dinner roll mashed potatoes, and nonalcoholic beverage will be served. The Garber-Simmons Senior Center has been serving the community since 2001. The center is a nonprofit community organization whose mission is to build community among older adults by providing programs, services, and activities aimed at connecting neighbors and fostering civic involvement. TRUTHSEEKERS will be showing “America: Imagine the World Without Her” in the Blocher Community Room at the North Manchester Public Library Monday, Feb 16 from 7-8:30 p.m. The film asserts an unwavering belief in this country and forges a hopeful future from its incomparable past. “Should be seen by every patriotic American.” - Jon V o i g h t . TruthSeekers examines current events

from a Biblical worldview and is an outreach of Victory Bookstore. Public is invited. No admission charge. For further information call 260-982-8317. LOVE & RESPECT MARRIAGE VIDEO CONFERENCE will take place at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St. in North Manchester from 6:45 to 10:15 p.m. Friday, Feb 20 and from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb 21. To register, go to mnfbc.org and follow the links, or go to loveandrespect.com. “The Love She Most Desires-The Respect He Desperately Needs.” A revolutionary, Biblical, and simple message that works in marriage, based on Ephesians 5:33. This marriage conference is for married, divorced, separated, dating and single adults who want to improve, strengthen, heal, or prepare for marriage. The cost is $15/person until Feb 9 and $20/person after that. For more information contact ron@nmfbc.org or 260-982-6457. MOTHERS OF

PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS): The Manchester MOPS group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month September-May at First Brethren Church from 9-11 a.m. Children are cared for in the MOPPETS program by loving and devoted caregivers while the mothers meet downstairs. MOPS is here to come alongside mothers during the season of early mothering to give resources and the support needed to be a great mom (or at least to survive!). The church is located at 407 N. Sycamore Street, N. Manchester. U P C O M I N G EVENTS at the library: Teen Wednesday continues at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 in the basement for ages 13-18. Teens can gather again at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan 22, to watch the film “Maleficent.” The Lego Club will meet in the Story Room from 4-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan 22. Kids ages 5-12 can use and stretch their imaginations, attention span, memory, and creativity by

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building and exploring with LEGO bricks. All materials will be provided. Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. On Friday, Jan 23 the Chess Club will meet from 2-4 p.m. in the Conference Room and is open to all ages. Several program offerings will be held on Saturday, Jan 24, including Tech Savvy: Microsoft Word at 11 a.m. in the conference room. The Film Series featuring “To Kill a Mockingbird” will take place at 2 p.m. in the Blocher Community Room and Family Game Hour from 2-3 p.m. in the Story Room – a day filled with fun for the whole family! On Tuesday, Jan 27, the Teen Book Club will meet from 3:45-4:15 p.m. in the basement and will review “Graceling” by Kristin Cashore. For more information about these and other programs, contact the library at 9824773. SOUP SUPPER hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the

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month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. PARTING SHOTS: “Believe in yourself ! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of the paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.

Paradise Spring board plans annual meeting NEW LISTING!

Text MRF9 To 96000

10768 S 700 W

Updated manufactured home near the reservoir. Peaceful setting and great views from every window! New paint, flooring, appliances, pellet/corn stove and all on 1 acre of land. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a two car attached garage. All electric home with average electric budget of $250. Above ground pool with deck. Great location! Call for your showing today! Owners will be relocating so this one is priced to sell quickly! MLS #201501696 $92,000 WATER FRONT

Text 408 1 ST., MRF15 To 96000 LAFONTAINE This affordable beautiful 3 bedroom home has 1,482 square feet and sits on a quiet street. Priced at QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! $49,000, this house has a new roof. The fenced in back yard is perfect for small children and/or your pets. Since possession at closing is possible, you can move in before the weather turns cold! Call Marie at 260-571-4161 or text MRF15 to 96000 for more info.

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Absolutely adorable three bedroom one bathroom house on the north side of Wabash. Park-like setting in the back yard for your enjoyment. Come take a look! So many updates within the previous few years. Updates include: roof, windows, counter tops, flooring and interior doors. Move in ready with possible possession at closing. Property does set in a flood zone, however flood insurance is transferable and runs around $394 per year. MLS #201428730 $59,900

5757 E 500 S, WABASH Completely remodeled interior! New drywall, floor coverings, cabinets and fixtures. All on one level and virtually maintenance free. Large garage for your vehicles and a possible workshop area. New water heater/softener and appliances stay. Three bedrooms and one bathroom. All electric home with wall unit A/C. Kitchen cabinet drawers are self propelled. Come take a look! MLS #201424043 $79,900

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Ranch house with three bedrooms, two updated bathrooms, office with its own entrance. Utility room just off garage entrance and has a great utility sink. Two car garage with plenty of space, rear deck around above ground pool and outside bathroom/shower house, plus a storage shed. In LaFontaine but plenty of space on 1.67 acres! All gas except electric heat pump. MLS #201500541 $139,900

LAKESHORE DRIVE • Beautiful Home w/ Lake View • 2 car attached & 3 car detached garage • Large pole building MLS #785938 $139,900

GREAT LOCATION!

Text NEW MRF8 To 96000

87 N DELAWARE, SOMERSET Great location in Somerset with easy access to State Road 13. Updated house with new carpet and large master bedroom closet! Plenty of space for everything you need. Large walk-out unfinished basement. Electric heat pump is newer and energy efficient. Upstairs has two bedrooms and a bathroom. Main Level has bedroom, full bath, utility room, kitchen, dining area and living room. Two car attached garage with plenty of space. Additional vacant lot is available for purchase with the house. MLS #201500544 $129,900

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By The Paper staff The annual meeting of Paradise Spring Historical Park will be at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Wabash County Historical Museum meeting room. The evening will begin with a carryin soup and sandwich dinner. The public is invited and donations will be

accepted. RSVP by calling 260-571-2879. The program for the evening will be a presentation on Teddy Roosevelt given by Gib Young of Huntington. Young is a retired insurance agent and has spent years researching and portraying different historical characters and has been a

speaker at History Hunter meetings in Wabash. There will be a brief board of directors meeting after the program. The mission of the Paradise Spring board is to maintain the structural integrity and historic accuracy of the log cabins located on the geographi-

cal site of the 1826 Treaty between the U.S. Government and the indigenous Indian tribes. The board also strives to encourage and support the many educational and recreational opportunities available to the public through use of the park’s facilities.

Lagro News... continued from page 10 ST. PATRICK’S CHURH has new dates for Mass: In the months of January and February there will be no Mass at the church. Mass will begin 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Then on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, there will be a special Mass at 4 p.m. with a program. DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro would like to invite all to its

services. Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Weekly Wednesday night Bible Study will be at 6:30 p.m. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY Church Food Pantry will be open third Saturday of the month. For further information please call 260-782-2481. YOUR WEEKLY I S A A C - I S M : “There are many great sports out

there for our youth. I want people to realize that tennis is a sport that adheres to a lot of life values. Character, courage, honesty, integrity, commitment, humility, excellence — those are all things that you should strive for in tennis and life. What parent wouldn’t want their child to develop discipline, manage mistakes, learn to compete and accept responsibility through their growing years? If you

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Aden Basil Adkins, 76, a lifetime resident of Somerset, died at 12:32 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Wabash County Hospital. He was born to the late Basil Adkins and Dorothy (Prickett) Felabom on Jan. 25, 1938 in Marion. Aden married Helen I. Atkinson on Sept. 11, 1956; she survives. He was a self-employed truck driver and hauler. He is also survived by two sons, Gary Adkins of Somerset and Charles Adkins of Somerset; daughter, Sandra Adkins of Somerset; brother, Charles Eldon Adkins (Aida) of El Paso, Texas; sister, Vivian Good (Richard) of North Manchester; sister-in-law, Kim Adkins; four grandchildren, Michael Gordon (Nicki) of Roann, Michael Vandermark (Ashley) of LaFontaine, Justin Adkins (Donyell) of Somerset, and Adrien Schenkel (Travis) of Huntington; eight greatgrandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother and grandson. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue in Wabash with Pastor Jim Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Mississinewa Cemetery in Somerset. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Somerset Lions Club in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Carl E. Webb, 56 US Army Veteran May 7, 1958 - Jan. 12, 2015 Carl E. Webb, 56, Huntington, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12 in his home. He was born to the late Tilson R. and Margie (Mullins) Sluss-Webb on May 7, 1958 in St. Charles, Va. Carl was a 1976 Wabash High School graduate. He formerly worked at Majestic in Huntington. Carl served his country in the United States Army. He is survived by two daughters, Shelli Webb of Warsaw and Staci Webb of Wabash; three brothers, Fred Webb of Urbana, Gary Sluss (Melissa) of Wabash, and Charles Sluss (Nancy) of Wabash; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Charles Sluss officiating. Calling hours for family and friends will be from 1 p.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Jan. 8 At 9:33 a.m., a vehicle driven by Imogene F. Porter, 71, Wabash, was heading north on SR 15 when she left the roadway. She was transported to Wabash County Hospital. At 11:45 a.m., a vehicle driven by Scott E. Stratis, 33, Franklin, was traveling west on US 24 at the intersection of CR 200 West when the strap on his trailer tarp had come loose. The loose tarp

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then caught the bottom of the support cable that stabilizes each of three automatic traffic control signal housings and torn the northern most light completely down and broke the remaining two lights. Jan. 9 At 8:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew J. Eastgate, 32, North Manchester, was heading southbound on CR 100 West when he went through a snowdrift and lost control of his vehicle. Eastgate then left the road, overturned, and came to rest in a ditch. At 4:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amanda L. Snow, 27, Wabash, was

Heather Nicole Griffin, 28 Wabash Resident March 10, 1986 - Jan. 14, 2015 Heather Nicole Griffin, 28, Wabash, died at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at her home in Wabash. She was born March 10, 1986 in Wabash to Robert and Tina (Spencer) Easterday. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Ralph Griffin of Logansport; two daughters; her father, mother, brother, and sister, as well as her step-mother. A brother preceded her in death, Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Potter’s House Ministries, 774 Pike Street, Wabash. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service of Wabash is in charge of arrangements. The memorial guest book for Heather may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

! " traveling south on CR 200 West when she drove over a snow bank and veer left of center, colliding with a vehicle driven by Payton Keffaber, 18, Wabash who was heading north on CR 200 West. At 9:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thad I. Miller, 18, North Manchester, was traveling west on CR 1100 North when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Jan. 10 At 7:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Seth M. Pixton, 27, Warsaw, was driving northbound on SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. At 7:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Laurel A. Lybarger, 59, Silver Lake, was northbound on SR 15 when she saw a vehicle sitting on the east side of the roadway. She passed the vehicle on the left to provide distance for the sitting vehicle when she ran over the deer, which the sitting vehicle had previously hit. At 10:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael S. Houlihan, 45, Wabash, was heading east on CR 400 South when 15 deer entered the roadway and two were struck. Jan. 12 At 6:38 a.m., a vehicle driven by Chad P. Meyer, 32, Fort Wayne, was westbound on US 24 when he came to a curve, traveling approximately 40, and began to slide. The vehicle then spun and collided into a steel guardrail. Jan. 14 At 3:24 p.m., a vehicle driven by Adam J. Stakeman, 36, Wabash, was stopped in traffic when a car driven by Darren D. Benson, 17, Wabash,

struck him from behind. At 7:58 p.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary A. Reed, 19, Lafontaine, was making a righthand turn off of eastbound CR 900 South onto SR 15 when a deer entered the roadway and was struck.

Jan. 15 At 8:34 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jeffery D. Fuller, 45, Wabash, was turning south on SR 15 from the stop sign at the intersection of SR 124 when he had an accident due to mechanical failure. At 2:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Todd W. Dale, 30, Lafontaine, was traveling north on SR 15 when it passed a semi tractor heading south. A piece of ice flew off the semi, striking Dale’s windshield and roof. At 4:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Billy D. Weaver, 22, Wabash, was heading west on CR 500 South when he ran off the roadway, striking a utility pole.

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Jan. 9 Gil J. Solis, 27, Wabash, operating vehicle while never licensed. Amanda L. Snow, 27, no license when required due to expiration. Jan. 11 Roxanne L. Shrock, 23, Syracuse, speeding, 86 in 55. Jan. 14 Keith E. Satchwill, 63, Wabash, disregard of stop sign. Travis L. Morris, 27, Peru, speeding, 85 in 55.

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by Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department stopped a vehicle driven by an Ohio woman after Indiana State Police clocked her driving at 113 mph on U.S. 24 near U.S. 31 in Miami County on Thursday, Jan. 15. Wabash County deputies stopped the woman, Yutting Yang, 24, Kent, Ohio,

near SR 115 about 10:45 a.m. ISP Master Trooper Joe Swisher charged Yang with reckless driving. She has a court case pending in Miami Superior Court. According to ISP Public Information Officer Sgt. Tony Slocum, Swisher was westbound on U.S. 24 when he clocked her allegedly driving at 113 mph in a 60 mph zone in the eastbound lane. “He didn’t pursue her,” Slocum told The Paper. “Generally, he

would have just turned around in the median, but with the snow there he couldn’t. He had to go to the U.S. 31 interchange and turn around. “He radioed ahead to the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and they got into place to stop her.” He said the deputies were unable to get a reading on her speed in Wabash County, but believe she was still travelling more than 100 mph.”

Yang didn’t tell police why she was driving so fast, Slocum said. Slocum said Yang was lucky that she didn’t crash her 2008 Mercedes ML 350, especially with the road conditions being what they were. “We’re finally starting to see some pavement on the road,” he said. “But we’re still having slide-offs. We’re glad to get her stopped before she crashed herself or crashed into someone else.”

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Aaron S. Bowland, 36, Roann, felony drug court violation. Savannah Beeks, 24, Indianapolis, court order. Thomas P. McCord, 24, Wabash, felony receiving stolen property, petition to revoke probation. Donald E. Tooley, 33, Michigan City, court order. Anthony H. Shockey, 53, Peru, misdemeanor failure to appear for operating while intoxicated. Travis J. Vail, 28, Wabash, court order. Brittany L. Stephens, 28, Wabash, misdemeanor theft. Nicole Y. Sheperd, 27, Wabash, felony petition to revoke bond for dealing in controlled substance. Colton C. Weber, 19, Wabash, minor consuming. Vanessa L. Sroufe, 29, Liberty Mills, misdemeanor trespass. Mary Partridge, 28, North Manchester, felony petition to revoke probation for neglect of dependent child. Matthew Marshall, 25, Wabash, felony count one for domestic battery and count two for strangulation. Steven D. Dransfield, 25, Wabash, no locals. Mitchell T. Berry, 28, Wabash, misdemeanor public intoxication, petition to revoke electronic home detention. Orlin A. VillatoroRodriguez, 34, Logansport, misdemeanor driving while never licensed. Priscilla N. Bland, 31, Columbia City, failure to appear. Shyanne Scott, 24, Peru, felony petition to revoke for unlawful possession of a syringe. Holden Wiley, 25,

Wabash, felony petition to revoke for maintaining a common nuisance and misdemeanor revoke for possession of marijuana. James Lawson, 33, Wabash, misdemeanor criminal trespass and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Brandy M. Black, 34, Warsaw, felony petition to revoke probation on educational neglect. Todd A. Slagal, 45, Wabash, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated. Teia M. Bickerstaff, 36, North Manchester, neglect of a dependent, petition to revoke probation. Amanda Smith, 28, Wabash, court order. Jason R. Allen, 39, North Manchester, felony operating vehicle as habitual traffic violator for failure to appear for controlled substance and felony petition to revoke bond for possession of cocaine. Jessie A. Swafford, 27, Wabash, possession of paraphernalia. Samantha Morit, 25, Piercton, misdemeanor operating while intoxicated and misdemeanor for leaving the scene. David Cameron, 47, North Webster, misdemeanor petition to revoke probation for conversion Erin N. Honeycutt, 24, Rochester, felony receiving stolen property. Skyler Maples, 20, Wabash, felony possession paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of syringe. Frederick Hall, 43, Wabash, two counts of

Donald G. Draper, 87 Former Wabash County Resident Feb. 23, 1927 - Dec. 20, 2014 Donald G. Draper, 87, Logansport, died Dec. 20. He was born in Wabash County on Feb. 23, 1927. A funeral service was held on Dec. 26 at Kroeger Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Compton officiating. Burial followed in EverRest Memorial Park in Cass County.

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contributing to the delinquency of a minor and three counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor. Donald G. Stevens, 30, Marion, felony possession of paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, maintaining a common nuisance, and possession of a syringe. Randy R. Cartwright, 23, Wabash, misdemeanor petition to revoke for probation of marijuana.

North Manchester Police Department Accidents Jan. 13 Vehicles driven by Linda D. Amburgey, 59, and James W. Mishler, 81, both of North Manchester, collided at the intersection of 6th and East streets at 8:33 p.m.

Crime reports Jan. 16 A criminal mischief report was taken at 10:52 a.m. in the 600 block of College Avenue. Citations Jan. 14 Kimberley J. Watkins, 28, charged with false and fictitious registration at 8:13 p.m. Arrests Jan. 14 Jason R. Allen, 39, North Manchester, arrested on warrants for possession of cocaine, operating a vehicle while a habitual traffic offender and possession of a controlled substance. Fire Runs Jan. 12 N o r t h Manchester firefighter responded to a medical assist in the 300 block of North Front Street at 2:53 a.m.

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Thomas H. Laird, 78 US Navy Veteran Oct. 9, 1936 - Jan. 16, 2015

Thomas H. Laird, 78, North Manchester, died Jan. 16 in Sun City, Ariz. He was born in North Vernon on Oct. 9, 1936 to Henry and Bessie Laird. He married Beatrice Barnes Cox on Jan. 5, 1959. Thomas attended Wabash High School before serving in the US Navy. He enjoyed collecting clocks, playing golf, square dancing, and sightseeing. He also ran in the Boston Marathon. He and his wife owned and operated Manchester Monument Company and a sports shop in North Manchester. He is survived by his wife; one daughter Terri (Andy) Dixon of Torrington, Conn.; a step-daughter Ginger (Steve) Carnes of Huntington; a sister Joanne Reedy of Middletown; and a grandson, Jared Dixon. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Randy. Services were held in Sun City, Ariz. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Bea Laird, at 10449 Desert Rock Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351.

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Examining the stats: Does Wabash have a drug problem? by Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Last week, the Wabash Sheriff ’s Department released its yearly statistics for arrests in Wabash County. The statement reported a total of 80 drug arrests with 85 felony counts and 113 misdemeanor counts. In an interview, Wabash Police Department Drug Task Force Sergeant Matt Rebholz reported 80 arrests for 2014, all resulting in felony charges. It is unknown how many arrests were made through collaboration of the two departments. For the Sheriff ’s Department, these statistics have increased since 2013, when the department made 61 drug arrests, resulting in 58 felonies and 54 misde-

meanors. Sheriff Bob Land said that these cases have been one of the department’s main tasks, but he has no “good” answer for why there was an increase over the last year. “I suppose the numbers indicate that we’re working to get the number of drug dealers out of the community and off the street,” said Sheriff Land. Sgt. Rebholz says that the force’s numbers have been mostly consistent for the past several years, only seeing a deviation in the types or choices of drugs. He reported that his department had a primary caseload of methamphetamine arrests with heroin rating second. Sheriff Land stated in an interview that the majority of his

department’s arrests were for methamphetamine and prescription drugs. From his personal perspective as a law enforcement officer, Rebholz said that Wabash does have a drug problem, but he doesn’t think there are many communities that don’t have one. According to both the Sheriff ’s Department and the Drug Task Force, the majority those arrested on drug charges are of repeat offenders. “I’ve been doing this a little over ten years, and it seems like recidivism is the norm of most of the people that we’re dealing with,” said Rebholz. “You know there’s an old adage that we fall back on that says ‘5% of the people commit 95% of the crime’ and I think

that’s honestly a very accurate saying.” On average, Sheriff Land said 45% of the Wabash County Jail inmates were incarcerated due to a drugrelated charge. However, despite the department’s increase in drug arrests this year, Sheriff Land said that, for years, citizens have approached him and asked why his department doesn’t do a better job? “I always say back, ‘Why don’t we (as a community) do a better job?’” said Land. According to Sheriff Land, the main problem he sees is getting the repeating offenders to want to seek help for their addictions. “We have Narcotics Anonymous classes here at the jail. There are several organiza-

tions and facilities where help can be attained,” he said. “We cannot force them; we cannot choose for them. All we can do is give them options, and they have to choose.” Rebholz said that in his ten years as a Drug Task Force officer, what he found encouraging is to see fewer young offenders and less calls for service at the schools on drug-related matters. “I think the success ratio of our kids is greatly affected by their economic future or opportunity,” he said. “When they don’t feel like there’s anything out there for them, they fall to the wayside. A lot of the kids who have hope will flourish.”

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By The Paper staff A Town Hall meeting looking at electronic cigarettes (ecigarettes) will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Wabash County YMCA. The event, sponsored by Parkview Wabash Hospital, AACTION and Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, will feature Miranda Spitznagle, director of the Tobacco

P r e v e n t i o n C e s s a t i o n Commission of the Indiana Department of Health, as well as a local pharmacist, probation officer and school administrator, according to Tobacco Free Coalition director Dan Gray. “This panel will present information to give you current information,” he said, adding that a question-and-answer period will follow. E-cigarettes are

one of many types of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Those are battery-powered devices that provide nicotine and other additives to the user in an aerosol. More than 40 million Americans have used e-cigarettes, but a new study shows the liquid inside damages healthy cells and increases the risk of respiratory infections, Gray noted. Researchers at the National

Jewish Health in Denver tested the liquid used in e-cigarettes, and found the liquid quickly damaged healthy cells. Pneumonia from ecigarettes has been reported, and over the long term, there may be a pattern of e-cigarettes causing pulmonary disease, Gray said. He also cited a 2014 Surgeon General Report that says evidence is sufficient to caution children and adolescents, preg-

nant women and women of reproductive age about ENDS use because of potential for fetal and adolescent nicotine exposure to have long-term consequences for brain development. Most experts agree that e-cigarettes are far less harmful than traditional cigarettes, Gray noted. But they contain nicotine, an addictive substance that is harmful for brain development.

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Jan. 13 N o r t h Manchester firefighters responded to a medical assist in the 400 block of Crestview Drive.

Marriage Licenses Matthew Douglas Daniels, 45, and Marina Ross, 57.

Building Permits The following received a building

permit from Wabash County Plan Commission: Louis Wayne Draper pole, building replacement and garage. Brian and Amie Murphy, pole building.

Land Transfers Robert and Florence Music to Jeriel Music, quitclaim deed. Robert and Florence Music to Jeriel Music, deed. Laura Cooper and Laura Crump to Chad

Ulmer, warranty deed. Duane, Douglas, and Joe Wilcox to Joe Wilcox, trust deed. Frederick and Mary Reed to Brian Reed, Elizabeth Evans, Christina Dawes, Frederick Reed, and Mary Reed, quitclaim deed. Kenneth and Lesia McQuade to Frances Hoover, Kenneth McQuade, and Lesia McQuade, quitclaim deed. WP Consulting Group LLC to Donald and Jill Davidson, warranty deed.

James and Susan Kingston to Steven and Amelia Siders, warranty deed. Robert and Michelle Smith to CitiMortgage Inc., warranty deed. Megan Light and Megan McHaffey to Franklin and Evelyn Reed, warranty deed. Karlen LLC to Todd

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Amber Bowman, warranty deed. Max and Donna Highley to Midwest Veal LLC, warranty deed. Cleo Wagoner and Theodore Oldfather to Theodore Oldfather, trust deed. Theodore Oldfather and Keith Wagoner to Monica Brubaker,

trust deed. Monica Brubaker to Alan and Monica Brubaker, warranty deed. Theodore Oldfather to Alan and Monica Brubaker, warranty deed.

Ivy Tech extends Parent Nights deadline From the Ivy Tech News Bureau KOKOMO — Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Region has extended the deadline to register for four upcoming Parent Nights to help parents of area high school juniors and seniors get ready for life after graduation. The new deadline is now Friday, Jan. 23, to attend one of the four sessions in Wabash, Peru, Logansport or Kokomo. The session at the Wabash campus will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26. Other sessions are Peru, Jan. 27; Logansport, Jan. 28, and Kokomo, Jan 29. “Parents and their high school upperclassmen have a lot of big decisions to make to be sure the investments they make pay off. It’s critical that they know and understand all their options,” said Marcia Worland, executive director of Marketing & Communications for Ivy Tech’s Kokomo Region. “These Parent Night programs are designed to give parents the information they need to guide their children to choose options that are the right fit – financially, academically and socially.” At the Parent Nights, participants can choose from a schedule of 20-minute break-out sessions where staff will be available to answer questions. Session topics include: — Paying for College 101: Tips, tricks, strategies to minimize student debt — Start Here. Go There: Transfer options for those pursuing bachelor’s degrees — New Accelerated Associate Degree (ASAP): Complete a two-year Liberal Arts degree in 11 months — Dual Credit: Putting to use the Ivy Tech credit your stu-

dent is already earning — Integrated Technology Education Program: Opening doors to a future in technology Those interested in attending should register by email at kokomoadmissions@ivytec h.edu or by phone at 800-459-0561, ext. 252 or 253. Please include

names of those attending and the date/location of the program. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a 3credit hour scholarship (one will be given away at each event) as well as a drawing for a Dell tablet (the winner will be notified Jan. 30).

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Yoke Parish Outreach Committee chair Carla Krom said the American Red Cross is in great need of d o n a t i o n s . Appointments are not necessary. Walk-Ins are welcome. MSD SCHOOL make-up dates: The four days of school that were recently missed because of the weather will be made up on the following days - Feb. 2, Feb. 16, Mar. 20, and May 22. NORTHFIELD ATHLETIC pictures will be auctioned at

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the last boys’ home basketball game on Feb. 12. A list of the pictures will be posted on the Northfield website and in this column with more details closer to the Feb. 12 date. URBANA LIONS CLUB met on Jan. 12 with 15 members present. President Marvin Mast welcomed new member, Denny Craft. A final report on the last Fish Fry was given. The date for the spring Fish Fry will be Wed., May 6 from 4 - 7 p.m. The club voted

to give the North Manchester Lions Club $500 towards the purchase of a KidSight machine. Michael Snell gave a report of the first ECHO racing day. There were eight youth and four adults present. Any youth age 9 or older is invited to come and race on Feb. 7 and 14 at the Urbana Community Building. The club’s next meeting will be a Valentine guest night dinner on Feb. 9 at Ugaldes. Invitations with details will be

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sent to members. A BENEFIT for Austin and Sarah Carrothers is planned. The Urbana Yoke Parish Church will sponsor a spaghetti dinner and art auction on Sunday, Feb. 1, in the Urbana Community Building. All proceeds will go to the Carrothers family as they finish up their schooling and prepare to move to Malawi, Africa, for mission work. Anyone is invited to come to the dinner, which will be served around 11 a.m. The auction will begin at 12:30. Anyone interested in donating a handmade item for the auction, please give to a member of the Urbana Yoke Parish, bring it to worship service or take it to the church office. The church office is in Grace Church. Office hours are Wed. and Fri. from 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact one of the following committee members: Cyndi Veverka, Janet Chamberlain, John and Judy Eltzroth, Ed Fitch or Donna Harman. SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 22 fourth and fifth grade students to Shrine Circus. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember Gene Miller who had back surgery on Jan. 8. He is facing a long recovery time. Cards and/or notes can be sent to him in care of his wife at 850 Crosspointe, Wabash, IN 46992. Others to remember are Donna Russell, Jane Winebrenner, Jo Anne and Roscoe Weaver, Ardis Witkoske, Marguerite Baker, Sandy Haupert, Don McNabney, and

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Lillian Maurer. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at Pam’s Cafe on Jan. 14 for breakfast: Helen Dawes, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Mary Ann and Marvin Mast, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Eileen Weck, and John and Darla Eads. BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 22 - Roger Biehl, Aaron Gray, Shirley Mast, Brad Dixon. Jan. 23 Doris Mattern, Mary Schenkel, Larry McGuire, Zachariah Nice. Jan. 24 - Kara Branham. Jan. 25 -

Erica (Allen) Vogel, Clayton Ross, John Ross, Marlene Quinn. Jan. 26 - Nancy Whitmer. Jan. 27 Cathryn Magley, Wanda Denney, Amelia Roser. Jan. 28 - Angela Burcroff, Claud Newcomb Jr., Alexandria Webb. A N N I V E R SARIES: Jan. 25 Lowell and Julene Stout NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992-7732 or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

URBANA HISTORY: On Sept. 13, 2014, former Urbana High School basketball coach, Jim Barley, had south Third Street near the Meyer Gym in Scottsburg renamed “Jim Barley Way” in honor of his retirement from Scottsburg High School. When I talked to Jim on the phone recently, he was just as excited about this event as he was being named into the Grant County Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005. Jim played high school basketball at Marion where he held school records for most points in a game (30), most points in a season (490), and career points (1015). From Marion he went on to play basketball at Indiana University. While coaching at Urbana his 1961 team went 185, scoring over 100 points in two games. That team won the 4-Way Tourney, the County Tourney, and the first game of the sectional tourney, losing to Wabash in the final game 92 to 77. Coach Barley “never had a player over 6’4”, was a pioneer in weight training as a basketball coach, and his trademark in coaching was the full court press for 32 minutes - every game.” Photo provided

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MCS board elects officers tive on the Heartland Career Center Board; and Brunn as representative on the North Manchester Redevelopment Commission. The board then designated News-Journal as the primary newspaper for 2015, while Wabash Plain Dealer was established as the secondary. Finally, the board voted in favor of maintaining the same compensation rates as were adopted last year. Thus, board member compensation was set at $2,000 per year with a $50 stipend in place for each special meeting they are asked to attend. The board compensation policy also includes the same $300 stipend/salary for the president as in previous years. In other business, Dr. Bill Reichhart requested board approval for several donations, including: $250 to the Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School boys’ basketball program from Sweetwater Assembly of God. $250 to the Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School girls’ basketball program from Sweetwater Assembly of God. $955 to the Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School choir program from five anonymous donors. - $5,276 to the Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School drama program from 16 anonymous donors. The board also approved the following personnel items: Manchester Elementary School:

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By Shaun Tilghman North Manchester News-Journal NORTH MANCHESTER The M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools (MCS) Board elected officers, designated corporation appointments, and discussed board members’ compensation during its meeting on Tuesday as part of the annual school board reorganization. Corporation Attorney Al Schlitt began the reorganization activities by swearing in the recently elected board members – Brady Burgess, Sally Krouse, Tim McLaughlin, Brian Schilling, and Dr. Nate Trump. When it came time for the election of officers, members of the board voted unanimously in favor of Trump retaining his position as secretary, while Steve Flack and Krouse switched roles, with the former elected president and the latter vice president, respectively. During the reorganization process, the board also approved the following appointments: Kendra Miller as Corporation Treasurer; Darla Cain as Corporation Assistant Treasurer; Schlitt as Corporation Attorney; Krouse as Legislative Liaison; McLaughlin as representative on the Parks and Recreation Board; Flack as representa-

Teen Moms have movie night Article provided Teen Moms met on Monday, Jan. 5, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Cheryl Roberts of the Treaty Church of Christ provided the meal. The mom’s had a movie night and watched “Mom’s Night Out.” The next meeting will take place on Monday, Jan. 19. Anyone interested in joining Teen Moms may register at the LIFE Center or by calling 260-563-7275.

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4-H enrollment tops 675, officials offer second chance to register by Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com More than 675 youngsters from around Wabash County signed up for the regular and Mini 4-H programs before the Jan. 15 deadline. Beginning this year, the Indiana 4-H program imposed the mid-January deadline, and all enrollments had to be done online. “I’m pleasantly surprised,” Angela Christopher, 4-H Youth Educator, told The Paper on Friday morning. “Combined, we had 681 people sign up.” Less than 225 people had registered about one week prior to the deadline. Christopher noted that the number is down slightly from in years past. Normal enrollment for both programs is generally around 750 people.

“I’m pleased with the number of first year and Mini 4-Hers and families who have signed up,” Christopher said. While the deadline to register was Jan. 15, state 4-H officials realize this is a transition year for the online registration program and early deadline. Because of that, they are allowing those who failed to meet the deadline a second chance to register. “Many thanks to those who enrolled in the Indiana 4-H Youth D e v e l o p m e n t Program using the new 4HOnline system,” state 4-H officials wrote on the program’s website. “In this year of transition to a new enrollment system and our move to focus on year-round educational programming for the 4-H youth we serve, we don’t want to leave anyone out. If you were

unable to enroll by Jan. 15 and wish to participate in Indiana 4-H in 2015, simply contact your county Purdue Extension Office to complete a paper enrollment form and submit the required program fees.” Christopher reminded those who may register late that this may be a one-time offer from the state, since this is the transition year. They should not expect this to happen every year, because it may not. “I’d like for them to get it done by spring,” she said of late enrollees. “Obviously, don’t wait until right before the fair to sign up.” The Purdue C o o p e r a t i v e Extension Office in Wabash County is located on the second floor of the Wabash County Courthouse.

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Wabash’s Carter headed to Indiana Tech By Gary Andrews Wabash senior Juwan Carter signed his national letter of intent Tuesday to run track for Indiana Tech next year. Carter, the defending Three Rivers Conference champion in the 100-meter dash will run the 100 and 200 at Tech with the opportunity to be on the 4-by-100 relay team. Asked why he chose Tech, Carter said, ”It’s close to home,

but not too close. It’s a fairly new program and everything is new. It felt more like home”. Tech coach Doug Edgar said, “Being just a two-year track runner it will be fun to watch Juwan progress.” Indiana Tech has won back-to-back men’s and women’s outdoor national championships, plus are the 2014 indoor national champions.

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By Bill Barrows Wabash High School senior Juwan Carter (front row, center) signs his letter of intent to run at Indiana Tech. His is joined by his mother Teresa Emrick (front row, from left) and father Mark Emrick, Wabash Athletic Director Greg Martz (back row, from left), Wabash Track Coach Ryan Evans, Indiana Tech Coach Doug Edgar. Photo by Gary Andrews

Lehner to run at Indiana Wesleyan By Gary Andrews Southwood senior Emily Lehner signed her national letter of intent Thursday to further her running career at Indiana Wesleyan University next year. Lehner was Southwood’s top cross country runner and also runs the 800 in track and will be looked upon to compete in both at Indiana Wesleyan. “I would like to run the 800 in track but I’m willing to adapt to help the team,” she said. This past fall in the cross country season

Lehner was third in the Three Rivers Conference, 10th at the sectional, 21st at regional and 100th at the semistate with her final track season coming this spring. Lehner was awarded the Lady Knights most valuable runner in cross country. “Emily has terrific study habits and terrific growth potential,” Indiana Wesleyan coach John Foss said. “She has been very well coached to compete at the college level”. Lehner will major in exercise science and is taking theolo-

Southwood High School senior Emily Lehner (front row, center) signs a letter of intent to run for Indiana Wesleyan University. She is joined by her mother (front row, from left) Annie Lehner and father Brent Lehner, Southwood Athletic Director Tom Finicle (back row, from left), Cross Country Coach Troy Andrews, Track Coach Troy Friedersdorf, IWU Coach John Foss, Coach Heather Hyden. Photo by Gary Andrews gy classes Wesleyan now. Asked why

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Manchester boys win county battle against Wabash By Gary Andrews The Manchester Squires scored the first 11 points of the game and exploded for 22 first quarter points on their way to a 61-44 win over Wabash on Friday. Freshman Koehl Fluke lit the spark for the Squires, scoring the first four points of the game as Keelan Norwood and Chainey Zolman chimed in to open the 11-0 lead before

Taylor Vigar stopped the run. Leading 13-4 Manchester would get two more points each from Fluke and Zolman to stretch the lead to 18-4 when Tyler Hough hit a free throw, followed by a Taylor Vigar bucket, but again it would be Fluke scoring followed by a Norwood bucket to end the quarter as Manchester led 22-7. During the time out between quarters the

Apaches would refocus and scored the first 6 points of the quarter with all 6 coming from Taylor Vigar to make it 22-13. At 24-16 Zolman and David McAtee would connect to make it 2816 when Chase Dirig nailed a three when Fluke hit again as Manchester led at the half 31-19. Again the Apaches would start the quarter by getting the lead in to single digits

Hough, Stone earn honors By The Paper staff Tony Hough & Shelby Stone are the Wabash High School December Student Athletes of the Month. The criteria for athlete of the month are based

on at least one of the following factors: sportsmanship shown in competitions; something that displays a positive image for Wabash athletics, something that displays good character.

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when Vigar and Marcus Jones hit to make it 31-23. Jones would hit a second time to make it 32-25 when Zolman hit a free throw and a bucket to get the lead back to 10 at 35-25. After a Taylor Vigar bucket made it 37-29 the Squires would score 4 straight with McAtee and Zolman hitting free throws to make it 41-29. Manchester led 42-32 with a quarter to go. Chainey Zolman would get the first bucket of the fourth quarter with the Apaches answering with buckets from Chase Dirig and Taylor Vigar to once more get the lead to single digits at 44-36. At 47-38 the Squires would put the nail in the coffin when David McAtee hit, followed by Keelan Norwood and two free throws from Koehl Fluke to open a 54-38 lead. Wabash cut the lead to 56-44 on an Owen

Yeadon three, but the Squires would finish the game scoring 5 points for the 61-44 win. L e a d i n g Manchester was Chainey Zolman with 22 points. Koehl Fluke added 19, David McAtee 10, Keelan Norwood 6, Braydon Sewell 2, Cameron Brandenburg 2. For Wabash Taylor Vigar had 15, Marcus Jones 10, Chase Dirig 9, Tyler Hough 6, Owen Yeadon 4. Manchester won the junior varsity contest 42-35. Leading the Squires was Bailey Ness with 14 points. Levi Hicks added 9, Adam Byers 7, Kane Gable 6, Heath Dierks 6. Leading Wabash was Luke Mattern with 17 points. Justin Beauchamp added 5, Austin Vinopal 5, Eryk Weber 3, Cal Stone 2, Matt Jones 2, Kaleb Kelsheimer 1.

The third full week of January brings an unusual aspect to the high school basketball this year. The weather outside is not forecast to be frightful, so to continue to coin a holiday season phrase, so our basketball week should be so delightful …. OK, it’s corny, but it works for the upcoming week. So, here we go———-on Monday, a lone tipoff from Fort Wayne Blackhawk as the Lady Squires trek to play the hosts. On Tuesday evening, the Lady Knights travel to Maconaquah and the Wabash Boys host Mississinewa. On Wednesday, one game on the slate as the Lady Apaches travel to Lewis Cass. On Thursday, the Lady Norse host Madison-Grant. Friday, all four county boy’s teams play important confer-

ence games. Northfield travels to Whitko, Manchester is at Rochester, Tipp Valley hosts Southwood and Wabash hosts North Miami where the Harness boys will be on hand to bring you all of the action at Coolman Gym on Wabash WebTV. The girls have the reciprocal schedule on Saturday night. The Lady Squires host Rochester, the Lady Apaches travel to North Miami, the Lady Norse host Whitko and the Lady Knights host Tipp Valley. Also, the Manchester Boys travel to Lafayette Jeff and the Manchester Boys host Churubusco. Join Wabash WebTV for exciting action of Indiana High School basketball every week and on select dates for s w i m m i n g , wrestling and baseball in season. The Wabash WebTV basketball schedule will be published in The Paper of Wabash County as well as on Wabash WebTV. If you are at a game or cannot watch it live, an archive of the featured game is available on the website shortly after the completion of the games.

Manchester freshman Koehl Fluke goes up for 2 of his 19 points.. Photo by Gary Andrews

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Lady Apaches win defensive battle over Manchester

By Gary Andrews It was a defensive battle at Wabash Saturday as the Lady Apaches played host to the Manchester Lady Squires, as the Apaches won a slow down game 39-29. Cierra Carter would give the Squires a 2-0 lead before Claire Cromer knotted the score with a bucket and then gave Wabash a 4-2 lead with two free throws. Bailey Sewell would tie the score at 4 when Shelby Stone connected from behind the arch and was followed by a Madison Barden free throw to put Wabash up 8-4 midway through the quarter. Celina Carter would then score on an offensive rebound to make it 8-6. Again Claire Cromer would hit, then score on a

back door pass from Kristin Cromer to end the quarter with Wabash leading 12-8. The Apaches would build their lead early in the second when Cromer hit two free throws and was followed by Sydni Mullett connecting for a 16-8 lead when the Squires got a three from Drew Thompson to close the gap to 16-11. The Lady Apaches would then score 5 straight to go up 10 at 21-11 when Thompson drained a two, but Cromer answered the two with free throws as Wabash led 23-13 at the half. Things would really slow down in the third as just eight total points were scored. Sydni Mullett hit two minutes in to the quarter to put

Wabash up 25-13 when Bailey Sewell would score the lone Squire point on a free throw. Sarah Puckett would score her second bucket of the game and was followed by Cromer converting a three point play with 2:17 remaining that would be the final points of the quarter. Wabash led 30-14 with a quarter to go. In the fourth the Lady Squires would push the ball on offense trying to play catch up, while fouling on defense to stop the clock. The Lady Squires out scored Wabash 15-9 in the quarter with the Apaches converting seven free throws as Wabash went on to win 39-29. Leading Wabash was Claire Cromer with 17 points. Sydni

Mullett added 6, Shelby Stone 4, Sarah Puckett 4, Madison Barden 3, Jaycee Parrett 2, Katie McCauley 2, and Sarah Ritter 1. L e a d i n g Manchester was Bailey Sewell with 8 points. Drew Thompson added 7, Celina Carter 6, Cierra Carter 6, Rae Bedke 2. Wabash won the junior varsity game 47-35. Leading Wabash was Bailey Yoakum with 15 points. Katie McCauley added 13, Jaycee Parrett 12, Sabrina Wagner 5, Breanne Sewell 2. L e a d i n g Manchester was Bethany Collett with 22 points. Rachel Cave added 8, Elizabeth Anguilm 3, and Abby Smith 2.

Wabash’s Sarah Puckett blocks a shot attempt from Manchester’s Ellie Milam. Photo by Gary Andrews

Howard advances to state Hoop Shoot finals By The Paper staff COLUMBIA CITY — Kaidyn Howard won the girls 8-9 year old division of the Indiana Elks Northeast District Hoop Shoot on Sunday, giving her the right to advance

to the state finals at New Castle in February. Kaidyn was one of four representatives from the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 to earn trophies at the event, which took place at the Indian Springs Middle

School. Ty Baer finished second in the boys’ 89 year old division, while Annie Schuler finished second in the girls’ 10-11 year old division, and Ariel Dale finished second in the 12-13 year old division.

If Kaidyn is successful at state, she will compete in the Regional competition in Angola in March. Regional winners will advance to the national finals in Springfield, Mass., in April.

Norse boys cruise past North Miami By Gary Andrews The Northfield boys basketball team scored 24 points in the first quarter and had 13 different players score in the game as it cruised past North Miami 70-32 Friday. The Norse led 24-4

after the first stop and 41-11 at the half before winning the second half 29-21 on their way to their fifth win. Leading the Norse was Noah Shear and Austin Trump with 11 points each. Adam Roser added 10, Cody

Holmes 8, Jarred Short 7, Austin Burns 5, Matt Coe 4, Kyle Reed 3, Joe Halderman 3, Heath Miller 2, Tanner Wilcox 2, Jake Schuler 2, Jacob Watkins 2. The Northfield junior varsity defeat-

ed North Miami 6119. Leading the Norse was Cody Holmes with 14 points. Matt Coe added 12, John Schuler 9, Jacob Watkins 8, Austin Trump 6, Kyle Reed 5, Joe Halderman 5, Ryan Driscoll 2.

KAIDYN HOWARD (left) shows off the first place trophy she received in the Elks Northeast Indiana District Hoop Shoot competition. She is joined by fellow competitors, Ty Baer, Ariel Dale and Annie Schuler, all of whom place second in their respective divisions, and Stewart McAllister (second from left), who is the Hoop Shoot chair for Wabash Elks Lodge No.471. (photo provided)

Norse, Knights wrestlers compete in Super 8 Dual By Gary Andrews The Southwood Knights traveled to Rochester for a Super 8 Dual on Saturday and came home with a 2-3 record The Knights defeated Clinton Central 48-30, and Caston 51-12. They lost to Northfield 36-47, Rochester 18-64, and Tippecanoe Valley 3643. Individually three Knights had 4-1 records. Chance Enyeart (160) put together his best day this season by winning

a comeback match, and wrestling a very strong opponent to a loss by decision. Chris Adams (170) looks good as the Knights approach the home stretch of the season. Cavin Beavers (285) avenged an earlier loss en route to a great day. Others showing improvement were Dustin Curless (138) with a 3-1 mark; Alex Shininger (182) wrestling up a weight class with a 3-2 record; Phillip Klinger (106), Adam Denney (113) and Chad Elliott (152) with 3-2 marks. Dylin Porter

(195) picked up two wins, Matthew Campbell (120) one, and Asher Teague (132) one. The Northfield wrestling team also competed in the Rochester Super 8 wrestling tournament and placed fourth. The Norse defeated Southwood 47-36 in the first round. Winning by pin were Hunter Cox, Kade Kennedy, Chris Orpurt and Drake Heitz. AJ Hunt won by tech fall while Heath Lambert, Zac Pennington and Drew Clark won by forfeit. In the second round

Northfield defeated Tippecanoe Valley 5128. Winning by pin for the Norse were Zac Pennington and Drew Clark. Chris Orpurt won by forfeit. Winning by forfeit were Heath Lambert, Hunter Cox, Bailey Thurman, Kade Kennedy, Jeremy Okuly, and Josh Smalley. In the third round the Norse lost to eventual tournament winner Rochester 12-71. Winning by forfeit were Drake Heitz and Kade Kennedy. Northfield wrestled West Central in the

fourth round and lost 18-62. Drew Clark pinned his opponent while Kade Kennedy and Bailey Thurman won by forfeit. In the last round Northfield lost to North Miami 33-48. Winning by pin were Drew Clark, Jensen Frieden and Layne Evans. Sean Griffith won by decision. Winning by forfeit were Drake Heitz, and Heath Lambert. Kade Kennedy 106 and Drew Clark 126 turned in 4-1 records in their weight classes.

Northfield girls down North Miami By Gary Andrews The Northfield girls’ basketball team defeated North Miami in a Three Rivers Conference matchup Saturday night 37-17. The Lady Norse started the game slow, but responded in the second quarter with a 20-0 run and never looked

back. Jacklyn Peas led the Norse with 13 points, followed by Abby Keaffaber with 8, Arie Kennedy with 6, Payton Thomson 5, Cherish Leming 3, Sarah Driscoll 1, Ashlie Koch 1. The Lady Norse improve to 9-8, 3-1 in the conference.

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Filings continue for municipal elections By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com There will be a Primary Election in the City of Wabash. Bob Mullett, as expected, filed his candidacy papers on Friday, seeking the Democrat nomination for mayor. Mullett, the city’s fire chief, will face City Council Member Margaret “Boo” Salb in the May 5 Primary. “We’re getting ready to get a good start on it,” Mullett told The Paper following the filing. He said he has received nothing but positive comments since announcing his candidacy last fall.

“I’ve received overwhelming feedback,” he said. “I’m excited about doing this, so far. I’m looking forward to all of it. I just wish it would get here a little quicker.” The winner of the Democratic Primary will square off against a Republican opponent in November. As of now, City Council Member Scott Long is the lone Republican running for mayor. Mullett wasn’t the only person to file candidacy paperwork last week, the first full week of filing. Democrats Jim Wenrich and Joan Haag filed to retain their seats on the Wabash City Council.

Wenrich is running for the Third District seat, while Haag is running at-large. M e a n w h i l e, Republican Council Member Douglas Konkle filed to retain his seat in the First District. This is Konkle’s first attempt to run for the council. He was appointed to the post following the last election to replace Dr. John Gilpin, who moved from the district. A n o t h e r Republican, Wabash City Schools business manager Matt Stone, filed for the City Council’s Fifth District seat. North Manchester Town Council mem-

Democrat mayoral candidate Bob Mullett fills out paperwork at the Wabash County Clerk’s office Friday while Deputy Clerk Teresa Ehret looks on. Joining Mullett at the filing was his wife, Jeni, and his father, Michael Mullett. Photo by Joseph Slacian ber James “Jim” Smith filed to retain his seat on the council. He is a Republican. Also, two Republicans, Richard Monce and James L. Curless, filed their candidacy for the Lagro Town Board. Both are seeking reelection.

Lady Knights fall to Whitko By Gary Andrews The Southwood Lady Knights hosted the Lady Wildcats of Whitko High School on Saturday night for a Three Rivers Conference game with Whitko leaving with the victory 51-33. The Lady Knights record fell to 7-9 while their conference record is now 1-4. Trailing just 13-8 after the first quarter the Knight offense went cold in the second, scoring just four points while giving up 14 to trail 27-12 at the half. Offensively, the Lady Knights received 9 points from Brooke Elliott, 7

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points from Haley Heath, 6 points from Katie Stouffer, 4 points from Abby Houlihan, 3 points from Taylor Heath and two points each from Kassidy Atwood and Makenna Dawes. Stouffer and Elliott both grabbed 6 rebounds while Haley Heath and Atwood both had 5 rebounds. Atwood led her team with 2 assists while

Elliott had two steals. Stouffer blocked 4 shots. The Southwood JV fell to Whitko on a buzzer beater three 32-29. Leading the Lady Knight’s was Makenna Dawes with 6 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 5 steals. Also contributing to the Lady Knights on the evening were Taylor Heath 5 points,

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By The Paper staff Wabash Area Community Theater will have auditions for its their spring comedy, “Blithe Spirit,” by Samuel French. The play concerns the socialite and novelist Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric medium and clairvoyant, Madame

his second wife, Ruth, who cannot see or hear the ghost. Auditions for the show will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Honeywell Center, and from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25. Final auditions are scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28.

Arcati, to his house to conduct a séance, hoping to gather material for his next book. The scheme backfires when the ghost of his annoying and temperamental first wife, Elvira, haunts him after the séance. Elvira makes continual attempts to disrupt Charles’ marriage to

Play dates are April 17-19. Directing the show is Gabe Hoagland. Technical staff will consist of Ham Sadler, Charly Dye and Eric Sargent. Set will be John Minkler and Gary Dale. Production Beth Miller and Bev Vanderpool will handle duties.

Pete Jones to present Part 2 of “It Happened Here”

By The Paper staff The Wabash County Historical Museum’s next History Hunters event will take place at noon Thursday. Entitled “It Happened Here – Part 2,” it will feature Pete Jones, a long time county resident and historian. Jones presented the first part of this program in May of

2014 at the museum. The presentation will be the second part of an informal “walk” through Wabash without leaving the museum. Jones will take listeners on a tour of Wabash, highlighting places where locally important events — some of them littleknown occurrences — took place. He’ll dis-

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By The Paper staff MARION — The Mississinewa Audubon Club with meet at 7 p.m. Feb.17 in Room B of the Marion Public Library. The speaker will be David Stenefield, owner of Blossom Honey in LaFontaine, who will speak on “Bee Keeping and the Plight of Honey Bees.” Visitors are welcome. The group’s next field trip on Feb. 14 will be an eagle adventure. Members will meet to car pool at 1:30 pm in the North Mall on the west side of Gabriel’s parking lot. Call Diann 765-6746790 for information and attendance. Visitors are welcome.

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Rail safety is no accident

On Jan. 5, 18-year-old Wabash resident Dustin Shepler was killed when a Norfolk Southern train at the Bond Street crossing struck his truck. On Nov. 1, 2012, Luther Steele lost his life when a Norfolk Southern train at the Fisher Street crossing struck his vehicle. At least three other vehicle-train accidents have occurred in the city since 2012. Fortunately those accidents, two of which happened at the Bond Street crossing, resulted in no injuries to the drivers. Neither the Fisher nor Bond crossings have crossing gates. In fact, there are no crossing gates at any of the crossings east of Carroll Street. What makes the Jan. 5 accident more tragic is that the crossing gates were on scene, waiting to be installed. According to the Indiana State Rail Plan, it is duty of the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Office of Traffic Safety to select and administer funds for grade crossing improvements and closings. The railroad, however, is in charge of installing the crossing arms

once the site has been selected and the funds administered. INDOT receives its funding for the new crossing gates from the federal government, and officials estimate it costs as much as $250,000 to install gates at a crossing. With the amount of federal funding earmarked for crossing improvements, INDOT is only able to install about 20 new crossing gates annually. That is not enough, and federal lawmakers need to be encouraged to increase spending for this important project. INDOT officials also note that while it receives federal funding for the improvements, there is nothing that prevents local government agencies from paying for improvements – in this case from city coffers. That is a topic mayoral and city council candidates may want to consider discussing during their upcoming campaigns. Indiana has constantly ranked near the top of the charts for railroad crossing accidents and fatalities, according to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration. In 2013, the last year figures were available, Indiana was fourth in the U.S. with 15 deaths, one behind Illinois, which had 16. California and Texas led the nation, with 43 and 20 deaths, respectively. That year Indiana also was No.5 in the nation with vehicle-train accidents, with 90, trailing just Texas, California, Illinois and Georgia.

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Christmas Spirit officials appreciate support Dear Editor: On behalf of the Wabash County Christmas Spirit Committee and families who requested Christmas assistance, I would like to express my deepest and most sincere thanks to the members of the Wabash community. I am truly humbled by the gratitude given by so many individuals and businesses alike. Without your time, gifts and monetary dona-

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Salamonie to host Eagle Watch Senior lunch planned Feb. 2 By The Paper staff Indiana’s largest documented wintering eagle roost will be on display during the Second Saturday Eagle Watch at Salamonie Lake, Feb. 14. Participants should meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center at 3 p.m. for a short overview of Indiana’s bald eagles. Everyone will then caravan to the roosting spot. Hot drinks and snacks will be available at the roost for a donation. The event includes some walking on paved roads. Those who need handicapped parking should request it upon registration. Participants should dress for the weather and bring binoculars, cameras and spotting scopes if they have them. The eagle watch is part of a monthly educational series at Salamonie Lake called Second Saturday. Meanwhile, earlier in the month, people age 50 and older are invited to the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon, Feb. 2, at Salamonie Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area, Andrews. The luncheon is at noon. After the meal, participants will learn how to “Slash the Trash” with Jen Rankin, executive director of Wabash County Solid Waste Management District. Rankin will share ways to minimize trash and discuss efforts to keep the Wabash River clean. Attendees should bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and a $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register or for more information about either event, call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services 260-468-2127. The Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

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THE DUMPSTER DRUMMERS, Larry, Doug, and Brandon, play their opening act for hundreds of students in the S o u t h w o o d Elementary School gymnasium on Thursday, Jan. 15. Dumpster Drummers use music and comedy to teach students about recycling and reusing items that would otherwise go in the landfill. (photo by Eric Stearley)

by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com On Thursday, Jan. 15, Southwood Elementary School students hosted three special guests during a convocation about recycling. Dumpster Drummers, based out of Fort Wayne, brought its informative, musical, and often comical performance to the school gymnasium. “Manchester College used to always come down for a week and do recycling classes, and then they lost their funding, so when I saw that, I thought, ‘Well, we could have them come in,” said Librarian Brenda Hegel, who coordinated the event. “Then I do recycling lessons the following week to reinforce what they did and go through what we recycle in Wabash through lessons, and I usually try to find some games that we can do.” D u m p s t e r Drummers teach kids about reducing, reusing, and recycling in a way that appeals to elementary students. Coffee cans, traffic cones and (continued on page 27)

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“This is all the water we’ve ever had, so the dinosaurs drank some of the same water that you’re drinking!” In a convocation combining drumming, dinosaurs, “dog doo-doo”, and pet turtles, it was easy for the students to forget that they were learning. The program serves as a catalyst to conversations about recycling, and the lessons are continued both in the classroom and during student’s weekly library time. Southwood Elementary School also offers students a chance to engage in the recycling process during the school day. “In the classrooms, we do have big blue tubs that we can put recycling in, and then in the lunchroom, for the teachers, we have a bin for

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS vie for a chance to be selected by Larry as one of a dozen students who participated in a recycling game with the dumpster drummer. (photo by Eric Stearley) aluminum cans, if anybody gets pop or something, so they can recycle within their classrooms in the tubs and then bring it out to the recycling bin,” said Hegel. Hegel hopes to invite Dumpster Drummers back to Southwood in a couple years to once again bring their unique form of recycling education to Wabash County students.

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Wabash library offers children’s programs By the Paper staff Children’s programs are now beginning at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library. They will take place in the library’s Program Room, which is located on the west side of the lower level of the library. Programs are free, but require registration. Parents or caregivers may register their children by calling the library at 260563-2972 or stopping in between 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, or from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Programs include: Preschool Story Hours for children, ages 3 – 6 years old. The program includes nine weeks of stories, songs, finger plays, puppets, and art activities. These sessions will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. from Jan. 21 through March 18. Toddler Time will begin at 10 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 22, and will continue for six weeks through Feb. 26. These weekly sessions are an opportunity for young children, ages 18 months to 3 years, to participate in group activities with stories, songs, action rhymes, puppets and playtime. Registration with a parent or caregiver is required. Puppets and Dessert programs are designed for the entire family. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy the humorous puppet plays, art activities, and eat dessert. Three sessions are being offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10, March 17, and April 14. Registration is required. “Pete the Cat” will be visiting Wabash on 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Legacy Hall at the Honeywell Center. The library staff will be there, as well, to introduce Pete and to take photos of each child with

Pete. Children will receive a free Pete the Cat book and book bag to take home. The library is still involved with the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, a readaloud program for infants and children up to age 5 who live in Wabash County. This program is funded by a grant from the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County and the Wabash Carnegie Public Library. Children may participate in the program with their family or caregivers with or without a library card, and families may go to any of the five libraries in Wabash County to enroll in the program and to receive prizes as each 100-book milestone is met. When the 1,000book goal has been reached, the children will receive a certificate and will be invited to a 1,000 Book Party at the Wabash Carnegie Public Library. For more

information, visit www.wabash.lib.in.us or come to the Children’s Room for more information or to enroll a child. Other participating libraries are the North Manchester Public Library, the Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library, the Troyer Memorial Library in Lafontaine, and the L a g r o Comets Community Library. Sick Kid Kits are available at no charge to children who are ill. The Children’s Room staff will be glad to prepare a “sick kid kit” for your child when they are ill. Please call the Children’s Room to request a kit. A surprise package will be prepared and will be ready to pick up at your convenience. Children ages 2 through 12 may register for the library’s Birthday Book Club. The library will help children celebrate their birthday by giving a free gift bag and

Women’s conference to be simulcast at MU By The Paper staff NORTH MANCHESTER – The IF: Gathering, a live women’s conference from Austin, Texas, can be viewed Feb. 6-7 at Manchester Univeristy. Through the simulcast, all women in the area can come togeth-

er and join the conference as leaders like Ann Voskamp, Jen Hatmaker, Jennie Allen, Esther Havens and more share about making great the name of Jesus. Some of the session titles include: A Call to Believe? Why don’t we believe? How

do we believe? What happens if we believe? The live stream conference will take place from 4-11 p.m. Feb. 6 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Speicher Room of the Jo Young Switzer Center on the MU campus.

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election. Their independent charge could be as little as $400 or $500 or as much as $1,000, I honestly don’t know. I won’t know until each election occurs.”

Whether an election takes place – either in May or November – depends on the number of candidates. If more than three candidates seek town council seats or

more than two seek the clerk-treasurer’s post, an election will have to take place. If less than those numbers file, they will automatically assume the position. As far as vote centers, Martin said, the number in the municipal election will be cut from nine to at most seven. “We pretty much have to wait until after the deadline if February to see where

we have races at,” she said. “I can tell you this: We will not have one in Somerset, since there is no reason to, and we will not have one in Laketon, since there is no reason to. “Now we just have to wait and see what’s going on in Lagro, LaFontaine and North Manchester.” Wabash, she noted, will still have its three vote centers open. Early voting in the

clerk’s office will continue prior to Election Day. However, the time for voting has been cut down from four weeks to two weeks, which is allowable by statute. “Since it’s just city and towns, and not the entire population of the county, we have the choice to cut it down, and we have done that,” Martin said.

By The Paper staff Applications are being accepted through Feb. 27 for the 2015 Hoosier Women Artists Contest. The annual competition celebrates Women’s History Month and highlights talented female artists throughout Indiana. The contest celebrates the wide variety of graphic arts including drawing, painting and photography. Winners of the Hoosier Women Artists Contest will have their artwork dis-

played in Lt Gov. Sue Ellspermann’s office for one year. A panel that includes Ellspermann and professors from the Indiana University Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University Purdue U n i v e r s i t y Indianapolis judges the winning artwork. Applications along with electronic copies of the artwork can be submitted online through the lieutenant governor’s website, www.lg.in.gov or mailed to 200 W.

Washington St., Room 333 Indianapolis, IN 46204. A reception will be held in March at the Indiana Statehouse to honor the selected artists. Requirements include framed wall art only, with a maximum dimension (including frame of 42 inches by 60 inches and a maximum weight of 60 pounds. Entries must be installation ready, including frame and hanging wires. One entry per artist will be considered.

Entries sought for women’s art show