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NM industry plans expansion By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester manufacturer looks to add more than 30 jobs in the next four years as it doubles its floor space. Oji Intertech, located south of the town at 906 W. Hanley Road, will invest $4.5 million to double its 80,000-square-foot facility

to expand its capabilities. The expansion project will add two additional molding lines, and is scheduled to be finished by 2022. Company president Rick Sereno presented the project to the North Manchester town council Wednesday, July 11, as part of a tax abatement request. “I’d like to thank the town and all the support that the employees, past and present, have always given us,” Sereno said.

“We’ve been able to grow here, and we’re excited about that.” Grow Wabash County President and CEO Keith Gillenwater presented the technical details of the abatement. “We ran this abatement request through our scoring criteria,” Gillenwater said, noting that the council approved that criteria in 2013. “There’s a minimum of 40 points that needs to be scored in order to qualify for a 10-year abatement. When we

ran them through, based upon the specifics of their project, they actually scored 67 points.” He said that Oji Intertech is investing $3,557,141 in real property and $633,264 in equipment. The council approved a 10-year tax abatement, which is estimated to save the company more than $500,000 throughout the next 10 years. Council member Tom (continued on page 3)

A dream come true Florida man finds former foster family in Wabash County By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Jirni Cripe (center) is joined by members of the Wabash County 4-H Fair queen’s court (from left) Ava Smith, third runner-up; Alyssa McKillip, first runner-up; Haylie Miller, second runner-up; and Attie Schuler, Miss Congeniality. Photo by David Brinson

Cripe crowned 2018 fair queen By David Brinson news@thepaperofwabash.com Jirni Cripe thought this year’s Miss Wabash County Pageant would just be an opportunity to prepare and improve for next year’s pageant. She didn’t dare dream she’d be the one getting her name called at the end of the night. “I wasn’t expecting it all,” Jirni Cripe said. “I was, like, dumbfounded.” The 2018 Wabash County 4-H Fair

Queen Pageant had 24 contestants competing for the crown. Evaluated by three experienced judges, the young women must partake in a pre-show interview and a formal wear contest. Then, a Top 10 is chosen, and those contestants are asked a randomly chosen, onstage question. Ultimately, Cripe was crowned this year’s queen. “Seeing how far away I was from being on the court (last year) and seeing myself work toward this and getting better at everything I did,

that is truly something I’m thankful for,” Cripe said. During the question and answer portion, Cripe received a question written by one of her peers about what she considered the greatest problem facing her generation. She responded swiftly and simply, stating that her generation needs to be more careful with social media and resist the urge to broadcast their entire lives for everyone to see. Just as important was her formal gown choice. She wore a dress that (continued on page 2)

On and off for the last several decades, Dwayne Stock had a dream of one day meeting up with a family that fostered him in the 1970s. The trouble is, he didn’t remember too much about the family, as he was just a small child about 3 or 4 years of age. He remembered some things, like living on a farm surrounded by corn. There also were horses. He also had one clue provided to him by an off-hand remark made by his mother. “She didn’t talk about it too much,” he said of his mother. But the one thing she did mention was an Indiana city called Wabash. Tragedy brings families together Earlier this year, Stock’s wife, Tiffany, lost her brother. Wabash County resident Jean Whitmer Dwayne Stock meets his former — a longtime friend foster mother, Dolores Snyder. (continued on page 4) Photo provided

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was shimmering and green, a color no other contestant wore that night. “I actually did choose the dress. I love the sparkles and I love the green color. I just thought it was different,” she said. “Mom approved.” Her mother, Joni, described her state as “total shock.” “We were happy she got in the Top 10. We never, ever…” she said, trailing off, a dazed smile still on her face. Along with her mother, her father, Philip,and her four older siblings, were all at the Honeywell Center Wednesday night to cheer on their new queen. This was her second year participating in the pageant. Cripe had a message for any young girls considering trying to become a fellow queen: “Take a leap of faith and do it. And if you aren’t as successful as you think you will be, get better at

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Jirni Cripe, is crowned by the 2017 Wabash County 4-H Queen, Mary Guisewhite. Photo by David Brinson it, and you’ll come back the next year and be even better.” Finishing first runner-up was Alyssa McKillip. Following her was second runner-up, Haylie Miller, and third runner-up, Ava Smith. Rounding out the queen’s court was Attie Schuler, who received this year’s Miss

Congeniality, as well as the Maxine Howard Memorial Scholarship. Cripe, 17, daughter of Phil and Joni Cripe, will be a senior at Manchester High School. This is her ninth year in 4-H, and she is a member of several 4-H clubs. Her projects include foods, food preserva-

tion, health, personality, gift wrapping, scrapbook, rabbits, poultry, floriculture and scrapbooking. Her favorite 4-H memory is attending 4-H Round-Up and meeting other 4-H members from across the state. McKillip, 16, daughter of Troy and Toni McKillip, will be a (continued on page 3)

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Cripe crowned 2018 fair queen junior at Northfield this fall. This is her eighth year in 4-H and is a member of the C h i p p e w a Challengers and Tractor Maintenance 4-H clubs. Her projects include swine, gardening, crops, tractor maintenance, and performing arts. Her favorite 4-H memory is the friendships she has made both inside and outside the show ring. Miller, 16, daughter of Steve and Roberta Miller, will be a junior at Manchester. She is in her eighth year of 4-H and is a member of the Laketon Cloverleafs 4H club. Her projects have included Sewing Construction and Fashion Review. Haylie’s favorite 4-H memory is when she won sewing construction at the State Fair during her first year. Smith, 18, daughter of Julianne Tiede Smith and Michael Smith, recently com-

Queen contestants, line up on the stage of the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater. Photos by David Brinson. pleted her senior year at Northfield and will be starting at Albion College this fall to play volleyball and major in pediatric occupational therapy. She is completing her eighth year of 4-H and she is a member of Lagro Speedy Clovers 4-H Club. Her projects include photography, scrapbooking and swine.

Smith’s fair memories include spending time with friends in the hog barn and eating ice cream every day. Schuler, 18, daughter of Scott and Kelly Schuler, is a recent Northfield graduate and will be attending Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design to major in illustration. She is in

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The queen candidates and 2017 4-H Fair Queen Mary Guisewhite perform a number during the pageant.

her 10th year of 4-H and is a member of Tip-Top 4-H Club. Her projects include swine, photography and fine arts. Her favorite memory of the fair is getting up really early on swine show day and with her siblings eating the traditional “breakfast of champions”… gatorade and poptarts.

NM industry plans expansion Dale was absent. “We are thrilled that Oji Intertech has continued to grow in their operation in North Manchester,” council president Toby Tobias said in a press release. “We have enjoyed a great relationship with Oji for over 30 years, and they have a large impact on our local economy. We are happy to build upon our continued partnership.” Gillenwater provided further background on the project. “We’ve maintained a strong relationship with Oji ever since I’ve been here, and even before,” he said. “Through the normal course of business, we had a meeting with them and learned of an opportunity for them to expand. We worked with them and brought in our state partners to see how they could help as well.” Grow Wabash County’s work with the project began in late 2017, he said. “This is part of the service that we provide to the town as part of our contract,” Gillenwater said. “We enjoy doing this for the town. When companies expand, they add employment and investment and build,

and that cements them into our community.” “The rollover effect from these investments is immense.” Oji Intertech is a subsidiary of Japanbased Oji Interpack Co., Ltd, and creates a variety of products for the automotive and industrial packaging industries, and currently employs 104 people in North Manchester. “Oji Intertech is a multi-billion dollar, Japanese company that is 150 years old, and very proud,” Sereno said. “We manufacture parts for about 90 percent of the vehicles that have a third row in North America. If you drive a minivan or an SUV, there’s a good opportunity there’s a part in that vehicle that is made right here in North Manchester. That part, he said, is what routes cool air through the roof of the vehicle to the rear vents. On the industrial packaging side, Oji Intertech’s various techniques allow the company to produce a variety of products. “We ship Morton Salt the coated linerboard that makes the tubing that goes into [their salt packaging] for every manufactur-

ing plant in North America,” Sereno said. “Anywhere you buy this … the base materials are manufactured here.” Sereno said that the company exceeds $28 million in sales annually, running three shifts, five days per week and 24 hours per day in automotive and three shifts, 24 hours per day, seven days per

week for industrial packaging. He also commented on the relative obscurity of the company, and said that even some new employees tell him they did not realize it was in North Manchester. To change that, Sereno said that the company is intentionally becoming more involved in the commu-

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A dream come true ...continued from the front page of Tiffany’s sister, Sheila – called her friend to express condolences on the loss of her brother. Somehow, the topic of Dwayne’s quest to find his foster family

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Dwayne Stock as a little boy in the mid-1970s, and as he is today, recreating the 40-plus year old photograph. Photos provided ents on their farm northeast of LaFontaine. Jean remembered her parents fostering a little boy named Dwayne back in the 1970s. She went to her parents’ farm and began looking through books her mother put together on all the children the family had fostered. It wasn’t long before she found pictures and copies of checks the family received for the care of a Dwayne Allen Stock. Jean took a picture of a check and sent it to her friend, Sheila. A connection was made. Surprise on the softball field When Tiffany Stock’s sister sent her a photo from Jean Whitmer of Dwayne Stock’s name on a copy of a check for foster care, the family was at a softball field in their hometown of Orlando, Fla. Dwayne coaches his daughter Amber’s team, and it was on the field prac-

ticing. Tiffany approached her husband and showed him the photo. He was shocked, to say the least, that his foster family had been found. “I was crying,” Tiffany said. “I’ve been praying about it ever since my brother died. I started going to church and prayed for something good to come into our life.” Dwayne, who said he is a man of little emotion, remained stoic, though he admits to tearing up a bit at the news. “It would have been nice if it happened during a game and the team won,” he said. “But, I got the real win.” The foster care system Dwayne Stock was born in Chicago, and lived there with his mother for the first few years of his life. They were in Wabash County when he was placed in foster care. “I remember Jean a little bit,” Dwayne

said. “I remember being carried around the house on her hip.” He also remembers Jean’s younger brother, Jeff, as well as a younger sister, Becky “He was always roughhousing with me,” Dwayne said of Jeff. He remembers Jean’s other siblings as well, but said Jeff and Becky were the two closest in age to him. E v e n t u a l l y, Dwayne’s grandmother, who lived back in Chicago, gained custody of the youngster, and he went back to live with her. After his mother was released from prison, she regained custody of the youngster. He was about 16 when she moved to Florida with her son. “I had a rough upbringing,” he said, noting that it wasn’t until his mid-20s that he decided to turn his life around and try to make something of himself. He believes that it was the influence of

Jean’s father, the late John W. Snyder, that made him become a hard working adult. “I remember him being a hard worker,” he said. “I think that was an influence on me.”

The reunion Last week, Dwayne, Tiffany and daughter Amber came to Wabash to meet Dolores Snyder and members of her family. In addition to Jean Whitmer, her sisters Susan Sailors and Becky Walker also were present. He also has spoken with a couple of Jean’s brothers who live out of state on the telephone. As they set out on their journey to Indiana to find his foster family, Dwayne and his family stopped in Tennessee to see Jean’s oldest brother, David. They spent the night at his house remembering all the good times they had shared together. Though, as noted earlier, he said he was (continued on page 5)

NM industry plans expansion ...continued from page 3 nity, giving to Youth For Christ, the Dam to Dam Century Ride and Habitat for Humanity, among others. Average wages, he said, are around $15 per hour for hourly employees, with a 401(k) contribution and insurance. “The additional investment into our

North Manchester facility is the direct result of the sustained efforts of our employees and the positive business environment that both the state and county have created,” Sereno said in a press release. According to that release, the Indiana E c o n o m i c

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A dream come true a man of little emotion, Dwayne admits to shedding a few tears when he was reunited with Dolores in her Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Merry Manor room. Before the visit, the family paid a visit to the Snyder farm, and Dwayne got to see, for the first time, photos of himself as a youngster. He also saw copies of the checks the Snyders received for caring for him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They received $2.50 per day to care for me,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But then again, that was back in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;70s.â&#x20AC;? During the visit to the farm, Dwayne recreated some of the scenes in the photos of his youth. In one, he posed in front of a barn holding a hat much like he did 40plus years ago. The future

...continued from page 4 now plan to spend vacations in Indiana with his long-lost â&#x20AC;&#x153;family.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whenever we would drive to Chicago, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come through Indiana and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I used to live in a farm among the cornfields in

Replacing the bridge carrying Meridian Road over Clear Creek will cost the county $470,047.56. The county commissioners approved a bid from Primco for that amount at their Monday, July 16, meeting. The commissioners opened two bids the previous week, with the other from RG Zachrich for $629,984. The bidding process on the bridge, which is located between County Road 1400 North and State Road 13, has taken more than one year, with the commissioners rejecting two previous bids for coming in more than 5 percent higher than anticipated. Additionally, the commissioners approved a $2,000 software purchase from Fidlar for the county recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. County Recorder Lori Draper presented the request. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of the software is, it will watermark my documents that are sold online to prevent reselling,â&#x20AC;? she said. The purchase will also include CD burning services for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bulk users. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will do that

Indiana,â&#x20AC;? Dwayne said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who would have ever thought that we would have found that one farm in Indiana surrounded by cornfields,â&#x20AC;? Tiffany added. But they did, and they are forever grateful that they did.

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Chicago and take in a baseball game at Wrigley Field before heading back to Orlando. They plan to keep in touch with Dwayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

foster family. The Stock family lives about 30 miles away from Jean Whitmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Justin, in Florida, and about 40 miles away from her

step-niece. The family also will look back on this and see it as a chapter in Dwayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life that is now complete. Dwayneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family

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for me, for my bulk users, which is good,â&#x20AC;? Draper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve already repaired a computer once this year. They do not make the drives like they used to; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably have to repair it again.â&#x20AC;? The funds will come from the Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Perpetuation Fund. In other news, Sheriff Bob Land reported that the Wabash County Jail housed 84 inmates, with an additional 40 in Miami County, three in Blackford County and six in Elkhart County, as well as one in

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Board tables request of Paradise Spring kiosk By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A request from Visit Wabash County offi-

cials to place a small kiosk at Paradise Spring Historical Park was tabled Wednesday night, July 11, by the Wabash Park Board. While most of the board members weren’t sold on the idea to placing the kiosk at the park, they opted to delay a decision on the matter until they could hear first-hand from a VWC representative about the kiosk and what their plans are for its use. The kiosk, which is roughly 3 feet tall and about 5 feet wide, would be used to promote various activities around the community sponsored by VWC or other agencies. There are currently three such kiosks in Wabash County, two at the Morrett Sports Complex and the third at the Manchester R e c r e a t i o n a l Association complex in North Manchester. The kiosk — which cost roughly $1,300 each, including installation — is made of recycled plastic and has two support posts. The center of the kiosk would be about five feet off the ground, and the posts would be placed in cement footers to help protect it from the wind. Board member Kerri Mattern asked if VWC

officials had asked about placing such signs at other parks, but Park Superintendent Adam Hall said they only expressed interest in Paradise Spring. The sign, he said, would likely be placed near the pavilion just east of the intersection of Allen and Market streets. “I hate the idea of it,” board member Sam Frazier said. “I knew some day we would be here. If we approve that, what else is going to come before us? Less is better down there.” Board member Brian Campbell asked if the kiosk would fit into the park’s historical theme. Hall said the only two he has seen are gray and, as noted earlier, made of recycled plastic. Campbell suggested that if it was located at Paradise Spring, it should be located closer to the parking lot area. Board member Eric Schoening also suggested it be located near the Huntington Street parking lot, close to the Little Free Pantry that is currently at the site. Frazier reiterated he is against the request, saying it would set a precedent, adding “it would be defaced in no time.” However, board member Rod Kelsheimer said he could support it if it soley promotes events around Wabash and Wabash County. But, he added, he thinks the kiosk should fit in with the historical surroundings at the park. The posters that are

Christine Flohr, Visit Wabash County’s director of tourism, shows off one of the kiosks. Photo provided located in the kiosk have a QRC code on it, allowing those with smart phones to scan the code and be taken to various web pages with more information on it, Schoening noted. Hall questioned “how many people would see it most of the time?” “Chili cook-off time, people would see it,” he continued. “I get like five daily walkers, and I don’t know who else that would benefit as well.” Mattern said she thought it interesting that VWC asked to have it located at Paradise Spring for that reason. “I think you would get a lot more traffic at City Park,” she said. Christine Flohr, VWC Director of Tourism, told The Paper of Wabash County that she would be happy to meet with the Park Board at its earliest request. “Anytime I am able to talk with city representatives about collaboration and investment and cross-marketing, I am honored to do that,” she said. She said VWC is interested in locating the kiosk at Paradise Spring because the park “is one of those

authentic and natural gathering places for people.” “Not only are there a multitude of independent, festival type events that take place at Paradise Spring throughout the year, it’s also a place where a lot of people walk, run, bike, picnic,” she said. “It’s a great location to deliver information. There are people who use the trail at Paradise Spring Historical Park even in the winter months, just to get their walking in.” Should the park board wish, she said, the two groups could explore different types of looks for the kiosk, so as to meet the historical theme of the park. “As far as looking for an alternate design for the structure, we’re absolutely willing to,” she continued. “This isn’t the end all, be all. Visit Wabash County’s role is to increase the delivering of information, even when we consider being installed locally. We are attracting visitors to the area and want them to return.” She said the style was chosen to help the kiosks withstand weather. The lighter color was chosen to

help prevent fading from direct sunlight. Flohr said she has already heard from families who have taken advantage of the three existing kiosks. “The displays that are installed at the Field of Dreams and the MRA Sports Complex in North Manchester, there are a lot of people who come for that sole purpose (of playing sports), and our hope is that they return,” she said. “Or, if they have time between games, it would connect them easily to things in the community in which they are in.” The displays would promote upcoming events offered through VWC, while also promoting “community connections” such as the Wabash County Historical Museum, the Rain Forest Play Park at the Wabash County YMCA, and other such activities available around the community. “With the sports team, we know that there are probably families that will return, or have time in between games, so we gear that marketing material to families,” she said. “Most likely at Paradise Spring, what we would look at are annual events that take place throughout Wabash County. If people are gathering at Paradise Spring for a large event or festival, that seems to be their interest.” In that case, she said, information about the various festivals throughout the county could be listed, as well as special events such as the Garden Fest and the Kunkel Cruise-in. In other business, the board approved special event applications for Wabash Founder’s Day Festival in September, a pioneer village for the Oct. 5 First Friday event, and an old-fashioned Christmas.

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Amelia Sweet received Intermediate Western Showmanship honors during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

Alexis Roher showed the Grand Champion Pony Mare, Grand Champion Mare and Reserve Grand Champion Gelding during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show. She also received Senior English Showmanship honors.

Ashleigh Hadley received Junior English Showmanship honors during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

Roher takes home 2 Grand Champion honors at 4-H Horse Show By Josh Sigler j s i gl e r @ t h e p a p e rofwabash.com A select group of Wabash County 4-H members shined on Friday, July 13, during the 4-H Horse and Pony Show at the Wabash County 4-H Fairgroundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Horse and Pony Arena. Eighteen-year-old Alexis Roher had a day to remember, taking home a pair of grand champion honors to go with a reserve champion award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It really means a lot,â&#x20AC;? Roher said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have put so much effort into my horses. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an everyday thing. I groom them morning and night. I work them morning and night. And to be rewarded with such good placings it

means a lot. It shows it was worth it.â&#x20AC;? Roher guided horse D Flawless to Grand Champion accolades in the Pony Mare 56â&#x20AC;? and Under category. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been around her my whole life,â&#x20AC;? Roher said of the horse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the same age. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both 18. I trained her to do showmanship and halter, but I grew up with her and sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just super special.â&#x20AC;? She then guided horse Shaelina Z to Grand Champion honors in the Mare 56â&#x20AC;? and Over category. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 4,â&#x20AC;? Roher said of Shaelina Z. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a baby and everything is new to her. So, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a challenge, but I enjoy the challenge.â&#x20AC;? Roher wrapped up the awards by guid-

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Roher takes home 2 Grand Champion honors at 4-H Horse Show ...continued from page 7 “He’s very spooky to everything,” Roher said of Flawless Spirit. “He gets scared a lot. His mom, which is DeeDee – I’ve had him since aay 1 and he gets like that whenever he’s separated from her. But, he’s a good boy.” Roher is a nineyear 4-H member and will be a senior at Manchester High School in the fall. Ashleigh Hadley joined Roher by taking home multiple awards Friday. In her second year of 4-H, the to-be fifth grader at St. Bernard

Bailey Michel received Supreme Showmanship honors during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show. Photos by David Brinson Catholic School took home Reserve Champion of the Pony Mare 56” and

Under category, guiding her horse Lacy to the honors. “I’m always happy

to see when you know you have put all this hard work in and achieved what you can get,” Hadley said. “You’re amazed by that. Hadley then capped off her day with a Grand Champion honor in the Pony Gelding 56” And Under category, guiding horse Z Twice Son of a Gun to victory. “It means even more than the reserve because it’s one step higher,” Hadley said. “It means You’ve worked hard and achieved much more.” Emme Hanes, who will be a fourth grader at Sharp Creek

Members of the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Club keep their eyes on the judge during last Friday’s show.

Emme Hanes showed the Grand Champion Gelding during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

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Delani Henderson showed the Reserve Grand Champion Mare during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

Baylee Swain showed the Reserve Grand Champion Gelding during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

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Elementary, also a newcomer to 4-H, took home the day’s other Grand Champion award, doing so with Patch in the Gelding 56” and Over category. “We worked with him and worked with him,” Hanes said. “It means a lot to me. He did pretty good I thought. I like this a lot.” Delani Henderson was the Reserve Champion of the Mare 56” and Over category. “It’s pretty amazing since the judge was our judge for mock show and (horse Sheza Flashy Zee) was too fat,” Henderson said. She’s lost weight and looks a lot better now. We call (the horse) Chloe. We lease her and usually get her around the end of May and keep her through the end of July.” Henderson has been in 4-H for five years and will be an eighth grader at Manchester Jr. High School.

Ashleigh Hadley showed the Reserve Champion Pony Mare during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show. Photos by David Brinson

Ashleigh Hadley, left received Junior Western Showmanship honors during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

Baylee Swain rounded out the show’s winners with a Reserve Champion honor in the Gelding 56” and Over catego-

ry, guiding horse Gunner to the win. “It’s an honor,” Swain said. “I’ve worked hard for it and I know I have.

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Bailey Michel, above received Senior Western Showmanship honors during the Wabash County 4-H Horse and Pony Show.

(Gunner) just turned two, so he’s very young. He’s very antsy and doesn’t want to stand still. He wants to be with

his mom and not stand by himself. Swain, a nine-year member of 4-H, will be a senior at Southwood High School in the fall.

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“Sandcastles at the Beach” will take place on Saturday, July 21, from 4-5 p.m. at Mississinewa Beach. Come out to the beach and try your hand at making sandcastles. The naturalist will have supplies available and help you make a masterpiece. Seniors are 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carryin 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. Join Jody Heaston, speaker and Monarch expert, and learn about the life cycle and importance of the Monarch butterfly. The program is on Monday, Aug. 6. A main dish of hoages will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive services at 260-468-2127. Grab some items

from the naturalist at Mississinewa Beach on Saturday, July 21, from 2-2:40 p.m. and experience “Natures Wind Catchers”. You will make items that would look nice in a tree or hanging on the back porch. Meet the naturalist at the Pond Shelter at Mississinewa Lake on Saturday, July 21, from 8:45-9:30 p.m. to do some “Spider Sniffing”. You will go down the Moswa Trail to learn about spiders and how you can locate them at night. Bring your own flashlight. Be sure to wear shoes and pants appropriate for trail hiking. Celebrate Christmas in July and Smokey Bear’s birthday with games, food, a parade, live music, campsite decorating and more at Salamonie Lake on Saturday, July 21. From 8-10:30 a.m. on Saturday chow down on pancakes and sausage prepared by the Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. Donations will be accepted. Other Saturday activities include a party at the pond from 2:30-4:30 p.m. including water games with Mt. Etna Fire Department, a

youth archery shoot (staff will provide equipment and safety instruction) and a cornhole tournament. A parade honoring Smokey Bear’s birthday begins at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday in the modern campground at Lost Bridge West State Recreation Area. Visitors can have a birthday snack with Smokey after the parade. Live music runs from 8-11 p.m. Saturday. Judging of decorated Christmasthemed campsites begins at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. Winners will be announced at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the modern electric program campground shelter. At Mississinewa Lake on Saturday, July 21, from 9-11 a.m. registered 2018 Mighty Mississinewa Triathlon (MMT) athletes are encouraged to practice the new 2018 MMT race course: Swim 750 meters, Bike 20 kilometers, Run 5 k i l o m e t e r s . Participants should meet at the beach parking lot to the right of the Beach House. Race-day logistical instructions will be offered by Race Director Larry Brown for interested athletes.

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Strange, July 26. A big congratulations go out to them. ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Please call Roxane at

HUNTINGTON — The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), with the cooperation of Allen, Wells, Wabash, and Whitley counties, have initiated the development of a W a t e r s h e d Management Plan (WMP) for phase 3 of the Upper Wabash River Watershed. The motivation for the plan stems from known water-quality problems present throughout much of the Wabash River Basin. The watershed management plan is a continuation of past projects focused on distinguishing the most degraded areas of the watershed in greatest need of conservation efforts. During the planning process, the watershed will be characterized through research of existing data, input gathered from stakeholders, water-quality

monitoring, and windshield surveys. Data will be analyzed to determine the most prominent water quality impairments and both the causes and sources of those problems will be addressed. Subwatersheds within the phase 3 project area of the Upper Wabash River Watershed will be ranked as to the degree in which they contribute to waterquality problems in the Wabash River. Sub-watersheds that are ranked highest for their contribution to water-quality problems will be identified as critical areas. Critical areas are those areas that would benefit most from the implementation of Best M a n a g e m e n t Practices (BMPs) to address inputs of pollutants to area streams, and thus are where financial and technical resources will be focused in future implementa-

tion phases. The Huntington County SWCD is hosting a steering committee meeting on Thursday, July 19, from 9-10 a.m. at the Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 2040 Riverfork Drive, Huntington. The main objectives of the meeting are to provide initial background information on the planning process and to develop a list of stakeholder concerns as they relate to water-quality in the Upper Wabash River Watershed. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting and will be given time to ask questions and provide input. For more information, please contact Collin Huffine, W a t e r s h e d Coordinator, at 7659 1 4 - 2 3 2 4 collinhuffine87@gmai l.com, or the Huntington County SWCD office at 260356-6816 ext. 3.

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to an article I saved about moving that was taken from a Guidepost book I read recently. In preparation for a long move, Emily Adriance told her husband that they would go through everything, one-byone, and ask if it gave us a “a spark of joy. Emily’s rule was - “If it didn’t, it would be given away. The experience was remarkable. As we went through all of our possessions – from old sneakers to books we’d never read – I found that I wasn’t asking whether I got a spark of joy. Instead I was asking, Is this thing right for me? Does it serve a valuable purpose in my life, or does it tether me more to material things?” My experience is I am finding that so many things that were saved because of some vague fear that I would regret giving up something that had cost money. My sorting process has been going on for about a year and each item I come across I think “who would

really appreciate this?” and then try to get it to them. If they throw it away, that is fine. I have done my part. It has been amazing how much joy the little things like a newspaper clipping or note, a bottle top stopper with a family name on it or note paper from someone who was running for election years ago, means to a family member that is still living. Or I look at things that I don’t use and think there are other people who could really use this and it goes to Helping Hands, Lighthouse Mission, Stinson’s, the Wabash County Solid Waste Management (like partial cans of paint, computer equipment), or individuals. The article I read ended with “I’d never appreciated the value of an organized bare space. I felt calmer and less troubled by the things of this world. In the end, we gave away 70 percent of our possessions and gained so much more in the bargain.” As Ecclesiastes 3:6 says “….a time to keep, and a time to cast away.” What really matters are the memories and they are always with you. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add Gene Miller who was admitted to Millers East and Sue Hann, Chris Hann’s mother. Continue to remember John Eltzroth, Glen Summers, Lois (and Dean) Haupert,

Duane and Esther Wagner, Cathy (Hoover) Pritchard, Danny Knee, Naomi Cunningham, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Jane Winebrenner and Marcia and Terry Knee. Jerry Long was to have his hip surgery on July 12. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH attendees on July 11 were Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Tom Wilcox, Peggy Dilling, Phil and Jan Weck, Eileen Weck, Alma DeVore, Doris Mattern, Helen Dawes, Nancy Meyer, and John and Darla Eads. The group will meet again on July 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans in Wabash. BIRTHDAYS: July 19 -Robert Beck. July 20 – Larry Hoover, Kyle Sparks. July 21 – Bryan Frehse, Todd Chamberlain, Rachell Webb, Dana Wright, Angel Shear. July 22 – C h r i s t i n e Chamberlain, Walter Case. July 23 – Gary Koerner, Larry Meyer, Larry Eads. July 24 – Terry Faust. July 25 – Lindsay Culver. A N N I V E R SARIES: July 21 – Caley and Brodie Stith. July 23 – Troy and Stacy Baer. July 24 – Andy and Nicole Eltzroth, Sam and Katie Leland, Mark and Angela Miller. July 25 – Scott and Kelly Schuler. NEWS ITEMS and /or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling or texting 260-377-9475.

Tourney champions: This is a picture of the Urbana Metro Little League taken after winning the Metro Little League Tourney in Urbana. Members of the Urbana team were Corbin Goshert, Stephan Juarez, Kaden Titus, Bryce Smith, Quinten Vigar Bryan Livesey, Ried Haupert, Luke Haupert, Gavin Brainard, Jaima Vigar, and Turner Stephens. Coaches were Brian Chamberlain, Travis Chamberlain, Dennis Vigar, and Keith Bailey. Braxton Chamberlain (on the left by himself) was bat boy. The Urbana team had a 13 – 0 record and beat the Roann Indians in the final tournament game by a score of 14 to 4. Thanks to Brainards for sponsoring the team. Thanks to Lion Ron Anderson for keeping the ball field in great shape, all the Urbana Lions Club members who kept the entire park area mowed and the restrooms cleaned, for the umpires, those who ran the scoreboard, and Michaek and Bonita Snell for keeping the Snack Shack open with drinks and food. Photo provided

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On Aug. 1 the Urbana Yoke Parish Church Outreach Committee will be having a Red Cross blood drive from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. Organizer Carla Krom said “Each of us have known someone that has fought cancer, and with that comes the realization that blood donations are needed! So please come. Give blood to honor a family member or friend and help fight this terrible disease.” Walk-ins are welcome or you can go online to schedule a donation time. Just “google” Red Cross Blood donations, click on Find Local Donations, type in Urbana’s zip code (46990), scroll down to the Urbana site and sign up for a time that is best for you. If you cannot give on Aug. 1, you can give at the R i c h v a l l e y Community Center on Aug. 8 from 2 to 7 p.m. PACKING TO MOVE – A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE: I am beginning to pack and sort through what our family has saved for the last 50-plus years. Every drawer, closet, and storage place are being “dumped” and sorted as I decided I was not paying to move things that we will never use and have no sentimental attachment to. For inspiration in cleaning, I keep going back

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WHS student attends leadership seminar By Joe Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Cassidy Flohr, Wabash, recently attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held at University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis. Flohr joined more than 160 other young high school leaders from the region. Representing Wabash High School, Flohr is the daughter of Brooks and Christine Flohr. Each spring, select area sophomores from public and private high schools convene

CASSIDY FLOHR at one of the 70 State Leadership Seminars across the country to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to becoming effective and ethical

leaders. Student participants (known as HOBY Ambassadors) take part in hands-on activities, meet leaders in their state, and explore their own personal leadership skills while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in their community. “From HOBY I learned what it means and how important it is to serve my community,” Flohr told The Paper of Wabash County. “I can’t wait to bring what I now know into Wabash. “This life-changing experience wouldn’t

have been possible if it wasn’t for the wonderful people at Wabash City Schools who nominated and sent me.” Flohr discussed her experience with the Wabash City School Board on June 18. “I felt honored to be asked to attend this event,” she told the board. “It is just one more way that Wabash High School provides opportunities for its students.” At the end of their seminars, HOBY Ambassadors are challenged to give back by serving at

least 100 volunteer hours in their communities. Students who complete the Leadership for Service (L4S) Challenge within 12 months of their seminar are eligible for the HOBY L4S Challenge Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award. Alumni who log 4,000 hours of service receive the President’s Call to Service Award from HOBY. To date, HOBY Ambassadors have performed over 3 million hours of volunteer service in their

communities. During Flohr’s presentation to the Wabash City Schools’ board, she stated that she has some ideas on developing a Wabash High School service club Apaches in Action. Moreover, she plans to attend next year’s leadership event as a counselor: “I was inspired by the conference and I want to help inspire others to serve their community.” Following a motivational meeting with Dr. Albert Schweitzer during a trip to Africa in 1958, Actor Hugh

O’Brian was inspired to establish Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership. “One of the things Dr. Schweitzer said to me was that the most important thing in education was to teach young people to think for themselves,” O’Brian said. “From that inspiration, and with the support of others who believe in youth and the American dream, I started HOBY to seek out, recognize, and develop outstanding leadership potential among our nation’s youth.”

First baby born at Parkview Wabash It is an exciting time of “firsts” at the new Parkview Wabash Hospital (PWB). The hospital opened its doors at 10 John Kissinger Drive on June 27 after a nearly two-year building project. Baby Liam, who was the first baby born in Wabash County since 2014, was born July 6, 2018. He recently returned to the Family Birthing Center (FBC) for a weight check. He was accompanied by his parents, Benjamin and Lynette, and big sister, Kendall. “I was a little nervous about being the first person to deliver here, but it was perfect,” his mother said of her experience. “The nurses were excellent. They answered a lot of questions and were there before I ever needed to call them. I never had to use the call button, because they were there every time. My

experience at Parkview Wabash Hospital was more than I expected. I ordered shrimp scampi for my first full meal. It’s my favorite.” The FBC offers two private labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum rooms with custom amenities. The spacious rooms have a comfortable pull-out couch that allows families like Liam’s to stay together after the baby is born. Additional services of the FBC include the expertise of a lactation consultant and birth planner and a wide variety of free prenatal classes. “Our Family Birthing Center includes a caring team that puts mothers and babies at the center of it all and make each family’s birthing experience everything they want it to be,” Parkview Wabash Hospital President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said.

The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 402 installed officers at its June meeting. From left: Roxy Stoner, Miriam Linkenhoker, Amelia Bradley, Stephanie Rohrer, Becky Warmuth, Shirley Price, Tina James and Linda Torpy. Not pictured: Mary Rohrer and Sue Gahl. Photo provided

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The family also received several gifts for being the first baby born at PWB from local businesses. Walmart, Tiny Threads, Black Squirrel and Modoc’s Coffee helped to fill a

wagon full of must haves for a new baby. “We were going to purchase a wagon eventually to walk with the kids, so this was perfect,” said Ben.

Unit No. 402 installs officers Article provided LAKETON — The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 402 installed its 20182019 officers during the June meeting. Fifth District President Roxy Stoner of Wabash Unit No. 15 conducted the installation, assisted by Sgt-atArms Thelma Butler and Chaplain Linda Torpy. Officers are: president, Miriam Linkenhoker; vicepresident, Amelia Bradley; secretary, Stephanie Rohrer; treasurer, Becky Warmuth; chaplain, Shirley Price; historian, Tina James; executive committee: Linda Torpy, Mary Rohrer and Sue Gahl. Business includ-

ed: members who would be attending Indiana Veterans Home Legion Day at Lafayette, June 10, delivering tooth brushes, tooth paste and clothing to veterans. Poppy C h a i r m a n Linkenhoker reported on a very successful May poppy receipts, and presented a poppy tack to the eight Auxiliary, four juniors, three veterans and one S.A.L. for their time and assisting during the 90+ degree temperature. James, presented the 2017-2018 history to Linkenhoker, and announced the history had received second place and $10 at the May Fifth District meeting. Upcoming events include: department

convention, July 1315, with Linkenhoker and Torpy serving as delegates and Bradley and James as alternates; July 24, a carry-in dinner at the home of Connie Chaplin; and August 7, the annual Marion V.A. picnic at the Post Home. Refreshments were served to 14 members, one junior and one guest. The Unit past p r e s i d e n t s , Warmuth, Price, James, Julia Alderfer and Butler, recently met and had dinner at Peabody Healthcare with Mary Rohrer, who is undergoing therapy following surgery. Also, attending were junior members Alexis Bonewitz and Brielle Patterson.

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Dancers take to Miami Street during the Bulldogs’ performance during First Friday festivities on July 6. Photo by Joseph Slacian

The tribal approach By Christine Flohr

I crossfit. Let the jokes ensue. I have been teased by many about flipping tires, 200pound deadlifts, and the WODs (Workout Of the Day). Even so, I start almost every morning by hitting the 5 a.m. class at CrossFit Relativity. In the crossfit world, we refer to our fellow gym mates as a tribe. The word tribe is defined as a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader. (We call our leader coach.) The tribe culture revolves around working together and supporting one another while building both mental and physical strength. Similarly, the meaning of community parallels that of the definition of tribe. We toss around the word “community” when describing where we live, our neighbors, and local investment. Wabash Marketplace, Inc. (WMI) has been celebrating community since 1981. The core of WMI’s mission is to foster communi-

ty and economic development. How does their mission statement translate into action? We experience WMI in action during the First Friday of every month. July’s First Friday saw record-setting attendance as folding chairs lined Miami Street to see The Bulldogs perform our favorite “Twist” music. Local businesses reaped the benefits of milestone-sales, and the Welcome Center greeted visitors from Chicago, Kokomo, Peru, Marion, and Indianapolis. The Wabash Farmers’ Market, also programed by WMI, continues to grow vendor and shopper attendance. By offering assistance programs like SNAP, in partnership with Parkview Health, barriers are weakened for lower income families to obtain fresh produce. Each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, the community picks up their veggies and fruit, enjoys a food truck or two, and spends quality time visiting with friends they haven’t seen since the previous market. Recognized as an accredited Indiana Main Street organization, WMI focuses its

resources on historic downtown Wabash, but their work isn’t accomplished alone. Through support of its members, partner organizations like Visit Wabash County, and the City of Wabash, WMI strategically advances an aggressive scope of work. The leadership of the organization takes economic and community development seriously. Community-pride continues to be restored, and the strength of our community (or tribe) steadily increases. The moment I walk through the gym door the stress, pressure, and expectations of my professional life fade. My improved strength and endurance can be attributed to the encouragement I get from my CrossFit Relativity tribe much like the community’s improved vitality is amplified by the work of Wabash Marketplace. Tribe or community, whichever you call it, there is always more to be gained when you do the heavy lifting together. Christine Flohr is the executive director of tourism for Visit Wabash County.

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We are fortunate in Wabash County to have a public transportation system for all ages. Operating five days a week from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wabash County Transit prevents isolation, enhancing the livability of Wabash County. It helps to have an understanding of the service, especially for first time riders. Wabash County Transit service is provided from the curb at your pick-up point to the curb at your destination or door to door if needed. The driver may assist you to and from the curb or door when boarding or leaving the bus, but is not permitted to enter a residence or building. An escort or personal care attendant may accompany you at no charge. To do so, please let the dispatcher know that you will be accompanied by a caregiver. The dispatcher also needs to know of any mobility devices you use. The WCT vehicles are accessible, but extra time is needed for use of lifts, ramps and wheelchair securement. First time riders will be asked for basic information used for statistical information. Personal information is not shared or sold. When calling dispatch to schedule a ride, delays and being put on hold are common. The adage, “When it rains, it pours” is apropos. Often you will encounter busy signals or be put on hold. Waiting a while and calling back may be your best option. It can take a while to search the routes for an opening that best meets your request. Alternate times are often a good option if you have some flexibility. Adults age 60 and above ride by donation anywhere within Wabash County. Ages 59 and under pay $2 each way within Wabash and North Manchester. Outside the city limits of either

community costs $4 per one-way trip. To schedule a ride, call 260563-7536 or 1-888-498-4400. Dispatchers are on duty weekdays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Next day rides must be requested before 1 p.m. of the prior business day. If your plans change, you must call as soon as possible to cancel your ride. Failure to call to cancel the ride results in a $5 no-show fee. Sometimes you do not know for sure when you will need your return trip. If this is the case you can schedule a will call. With a will call you call dispatch when you are ready to go, but for best service you should only schedule a will call as a last resort. Even with advance notice, will calls traveling across the county are time consuming and hard to schedule. Because will calls don’t have a scheduled return trip there may be a long wait before you are picked up. It is a good idea to avoid afternoon will calls if possible. The later in the day, the more difficult it is to work an unscheduled trip into the day. It is to your advantage to schedule a return trip allowing for plenty of time so that you will be ready to go when the bus arrives. A driver can only wait 10 minutes from your scheduled pick up time. There is no guarantee that another ride can be added. While we ask for trip purpose for statistical information, priority is not given for any purpose, but rather is based on availability, first come, first served. Wabash County Public Transportation is operated by Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc. The program operates with a combination of federal, state, regional and local community support, donations and Wabash County United Way. Beverly Ferry is the director of Living Well in Wabash County

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CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563‐8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid‐Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563‐5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260‐563‐8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com Colerain Street Community Church 1090 Colerain St., Wabash. Pastor Luke & Janetta Robberts. Phone 1‐740‐689‐7349. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester; www.brightlightccc.org; 982‐2882. Pastors JP Freeman & Sebrena Cline. Songs, Storytelling & Sermon. Sunday morning worship: 9 a.m. traditional & 10:30 a.m. contemporary. Nursery provided. Handicapped accessible. All are welcomed! INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260‐563‐4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Curt Turanchick, Connections Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am. Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School ‐ 9:00 am, Worship Service ‐ 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 260‐438‐0256. LUTHERAN Living Faith Church Please join us for a contemporary worship service with Pastor Tom Curry at Living Faith Church this Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. at 242 S. Huntington Street. Bible study classes for all ages begin at 9:00 am. We celebrate Holy Communion each Sunday. Please join us for worship, inspiration and fellowship. All are welcome! Our facility is handicap accessible. www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260‐563‐1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260‐610‐ 1961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com. Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel‐based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity! NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services ‐ Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260‐ 982‐8558. cfcpeople.org Encouraging Truth Ministries Nixon Room in the Honeywell Center; Pastor Jackie Weaver; phone 765‐833‐4793. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

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Ladies of the LaFontaine High School Class of 1961 met for lunch at Ivanhoes in Upland. There was seven and one guest who attended. They plan on meeting on August 14 at Rosie’s Little Italy in Marion. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS AND Other Lions clubs collects eye glasses, hearing aids and old keys. The keys are used to raise funds for cancer. You may give them to any Lion member. S O M E R S E T LIONS will be having a Euchre Party at the Community Building on Saturday July 21 at 6:00 p.m. Registration starts at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $10 with cash prizes for Most Loners, Highest and Second Highest score. Hot Dogs, Coney Dogs, cookies and drinks will be available for a free will donation. The proceeds will be used to fund community activities. Remember the Lions motto is “We Serve”. We are thankful for their recent donation of stone for the parking lot at the community building. L A F O N TA I N E UMC will once again be providing free lunch for ages 0-18 and discount lunches for adults 11:30-12:30 Until -July 27. AS A LIONS CLUB MEMBER: You’ll join a local group of serviceminded men and women who volunteer to support your community every day. You’ll also become a member of Lions Clubs International – a r e s p e c t e d international organization, a leader in your local community, and a friend to people in need. HOW TO JOIN: Find a club near you and contact them directly to ask about becoming a member of their club. Local clubs are: LaFontaine, Laketon, Richvalley, Somerset, Urbana, and Roann. These clubs all do lot of community work and not just serve pancakes or tenderloins. BUT this is the way they raise

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plain old gathering together and talking over a cup of coffee. The Center is located at 7th and Bond streets Suite Six in the Historic Town Life Center, North Manchester. The telephone number is 260982-0535. VBS AT UNITED METHODIST: Come join Romper, the river

otter, for a great time of learning, crafts and recreation at North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 E. Second Street, from July 23 to 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. each day. We welcome children from 3 years old to those going into 6th grade. To register call the church office (260-983-7537) or go to www.rrr.cokesburyvbs.com/NMUMC 2018. We look forward to seeing your children. ROUTE 66 TRIP PLANNED: North Manchester Historical Society & Shepherd’s Center are sponsoring a trip starting in St. Louis covering the Route 66 Mother Road. Four days, three nights Sept. 11-14, 2018. This trip features St. Louis, as the largest city on Route 66 between Los Angeles and Chicago. Particpants will spend a day with sights to north and another day touring the south, learn of history and life on what Steinbeck call “The Mother Road” in his vivid portrait, “The Grapes of Wrath.” You hear about Americana, family vacations, early tourist marketing as you tap your toes to Nat King Cole’s “Won’t you get hip, to this timely tip, “Get your kicks on Route 66”. Trip includes threenights lodging, three breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners, luggage handling and all tips and taxes. Cost is $745 per person double occupancy, $695 triple occupancy and $1040 for single occupancy. For detailed information please contact: Bernie Ferringer, Tour Coordinator, 314 Sunset Drive North Manchester, IN. 46962. E - M a i l : bernievicki@gmail.co m, phone: 260-982-8734. FARMER’S MARKET & POP KIDS CLUB: The North Manchester Farmer’s Market has opened for

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volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message. PARTING SHOTS: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gm ail.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

First Farmers plans stock buyback By The Paper staff

CONVERSE – First Farmers Financial Corp. officials announced July 10 the Board of Directors approved a plan to repurchase up to $1 million in the corporation’s outstanding common stock on the open market. The timing, price, and quantity of purchases under the stock repurchase plan will be at the discretion of management and may be discontinued, suspended or restarted at any time. The program will be funded from current available working capital. Board members feel the stock repurchase plan will provide capital management opportunities and add value for the company’s shareholders depending upon market and business conditions. This buyback program follows recent announcements from FFMR of a 2-for-1 common stock split for shareholders effective June 15, 2018, and a record quarterly cash dividend of 26 cents per share payable on July 13, 2018. First Farmers Financial Corp. had 7,167,932 common shares outstanding.

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Founder’s Day activities taking shape By The Paper staff Announced earlier this year, Wabash will once again have a city festival and parade later this year. A dedicated group of volunteers have spearheaded the effort and now they are looking for the community’s involvement. Wabash Founder’s Day Festival and Parade will take place in downtown Wabash on Saturday, Sept. 15, with the parade beginning at 10 a.m. and festival vendors and attractions lasting until 4 p.m. “It is great to see this idea coming to life and the excitement that is shared by everyone I have spoken with about the event,” said Maria Smyth, owner of Eclectic Shoppe. To kick off the day, a parade will run along the same route of the old Canal Days parade beginning on Canal Street at Carroll Street then proceeding to Paradise Spring and

returning west on Market Street to the Honeywell Center. Currently the committee has more than 40 parade entries but is encouraging anyone with an interest to apply. The parade entry fee has been waived for all entries this year in hopes of exceeding 100 entries in the parade. To register for the parade, simply go to www.wabashmuseum.org/foundersday or stop by Wabash City Hall or the Wabash County Historical Museum for a paper application. The committee has announced a public informational meeting for local business, clubs, or those seeking to volunteer to attend and learn more about the event. This will be held on Thursday, July 26, at 8:30 a.m. at the Wabash County Historical Museum with light refreshments served. “We look forward to the creativity of Wabash County’s busi-

nesses, organization and community members to enter a variety of floats, vehicles, tractors, and other entries that represent our great community,” said Bev Vanderpool, Assistant to Mayor Long. Beyond the parade, the festival will include a variety of activities for all ages. Vendors will be set up on Miami Street between Market and Canal streets, on the sidewalks throughout downtown, and at Paradise Spring Historical Park. The committee is still recruiting vendors that would be interested in being a part of the event, including area food trucks, businesses, or service clubs. There is a minimal vendor fee and the application can be found online at w w w. w a b a s h m u s e um.org/foundersday. “This began as an idea for a parade but quickly grew into an entire festival,” said

Members of the Founder’s Day committee go over proposed plans for a parade route during a meeting last week at Wabash City Hall. Photo by Joseph Slacian Mitch Figert, President and CEO of the Wabash County Historical Museum. “We want to ensure families and visitors of all ages have a reason to stay in Wabash after the parade to shop from local vendors and

enjoy all our city has to offer.” Family activities will be available at the Wabash County Historical Museum in their west parking lot. Many downtown businesses will be offering sales, including great

sidewalk sale specials. Paradise Spring Historic Park will also be featuring re-enactors, vendors, and food trucks. To learn more information on how to register or to get information on volunteering

for the event call Wabash City Hall at 260-563-4171 or email receptionist@cityofwabash.com. Information is also available online by visiting www.wabashmuseum.org/foundersday.

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Honeywell adds 5 new shows By The Paper staff The Honeywell Center has added five more shows to its entertainment line-up. The shows include Cirque Dreams Holidaze, the annual holiday concert by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops, Ann Wilson of Heart, BThe Underwater Bubble Show, and a performance by The Illusionists. Tickets go on sale Thursday, July 26, at 10 a.m. Audiences can witness soaring acrobats defying gravity during the very festive performances of Cirque Dreams Holidaze on Sunday, Nov. 18, with showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The elaborate productions will fea-

ture imaginative costumes, illusions and more. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Cirque Dreams Holidaze. Tickets are$20, $35 and $45. The Fort Wayne Philharmonic Holiday Pops returns to the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. This traditional holiday concert is an audience favorite, filling the theater to near capacity every year. Enjoy the ever-popular season favorite Sleigh Ride, and don’t forget the heart-warming singa-long! What better way to get into the holiday spirit? Sponsorship for this concert is provided by First Farmers Bank & Trust.

Tickets are $18. The Honeywell Center welcomes newcomer Ann Wilson of Heart to the Ford Theater on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Known for her powerful voice, the iconic rocksinger will perform a mix of soul-stirring covers, songs from her years of solo work, and the unforgettable songs of Heart, including, “Barracuda,” “These Dreams,” “Crazy On You,” and “Alone.” Tickets are $49, $59 and $100. B-The Underwater Bubble Show will make its debut at the Honeywell Center on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. This extraordinary show is rich in various stage effects using the latest laser technologies, snow can-

Cirque Dreams Holidaze will be at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater on Nov. 18. Photos provided nons, soap bubble tornadoes, theatrical fog, gigantic smoke rings, smoke-filled soap bubble machines, optical illusions and many other surprises. Tickets are $25, $30 and $65. The Illusionists will perform at the Honeywell Center on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Illusionists will dazzle audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. Audiences will witness stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, disappearance and for the first time ever in history, a full

view water torture escape. This group of world-class performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past such as Harry Houdini – and pair it with a new and updated contemporary aesthetic, whose set and costume design lend the genre a theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before. Corporate Sponsorship is provided by Edward Jones. Tickets are $35, $45 and $75. Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

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Salamonie Riders to have reunion From the DNR ANDREWS — Equestrians are invited to attend a Riders Rendezvous Reunion at Salamonie Lake’s H o r s e m a n ’ s Campground, Sept. 21. A weekend of activities and entertainment are planned, with a focus on raising funds to “Power the Camp.” Trail riders are working to electrify the campground. Advanced registration is encouraged. Cost is $5 per person for ages 9 and older

for the weekend. Activities planned for Friday, Sept. 21 are: — 7 p.m. Cowboy Kettle Corn & Bluegrass: Gather around the campfire for some iron kettle corn and BYOB – bring your own bowl. After the campfire, hang around for bluegrass tunes. Activities planned for Saturday, Sept. 22 are: — 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Tack Flea Market: Sell or buy extra tack. Table space is available for $5 per table. The event is sponsored by

Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Poker Ride: Get a good hand and win a prize. Cost to play is $10 per person. Participants can pick up their first card at the tent area. All proceeds go to “Power the Camp,” which will help electrify Lost Bridge West’s Horseman’s Campground. — 5:30 p.m., Cowboy Chili Dinner: Visitors should bring their own drinks and a side or dessert to share. Advanced reg-

istration is required for the meal. — 7 p.m. Bluegrass Music will be played by Curtis and Diane Henry & Friends. Activities planned for Sunday, Sept. 23 are: — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Cowboy Church: Congregate around the campfire to enjoy a non-denominational time of worship. For campsite reservations, call 260-4682125 or camp.IN.gov. Camping and park entry fees apply. Salamonie Lake is at 9214 West-Lost Bridge West, Andrews, 46702.

CLN Alumni to meet Aug. 4 By The Paper staff CLN Alumni will meet Saturday, August 4, 2018.

Anyone who attended Chippewa, Linlawn or Noble Township schools is invited to attend.

If you did not receive an invitation and want to make a reservation or more information, please

all Amy Niccum at 260-563-1014.

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Reservoirs to host art workshops By The Paper staff Learn how to make music with rainsticks, thunder drums and a bumblebee shaker during Arts in the Parks workshops with musician Dianna

Davis on July 28 and Aug. 4 at Salamonie Lake. The July 28 workshop, called “Rainsticks and Thunder Drums,” will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will

learn about flood control and create their own rain stick. Afterward, everyone can create music with their rainstick, thunder drums and other provided instruments. On Aug. 4,

Salamonie will host “Buzzz and Shake” from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Participants will learn about pollinators and create their own bumblebee shaker. Afterward, everyone can create music with their

bumblebee shaker, wood frogs and other provided instruments. Both workshops take place at the program shelter in the modern campground in Lost Bridge West State Recreation

Area and are open to all ages. All supplies will be provided. Similar workshops will take place Aug. 11 and Aug. 18 at Mississnewa Lake. The rainstick program is from 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11 and the

bumble shaker program is from 7-8:15 p.m. Aug. 18. Both programs are open to all ages and take place at the program shelter in the modern campground in Miami State Recreation Area.

Unger Mountain assembly begins at Southwood By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Crews began assembling the Unger Mountain climbing wall at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School on Tuesday, July 10, Metropolitan School District of Wabash C o u n t y Superintendent Mike Keaffaber informed the school board at Tuesday’s meeting. Heartland REMC dug the initial holes where the three, 60foot support poles will go in the ground. Shawn Unger was also on hand to help with the assembly process. His family donated the structure to MSD with the

only stipulation that it remain the name Unger Mountain. “We want to thank Shawn and Natalie (Unger, Shawn’s wife),” Keaffaber said. “They’ve done a lot of labor to get it here.” Equipment, including a man lift, needed for the assembly was donated by MSD board chair Kevin Bowman. By the end of the week, the re-assembly project should be nearing completion. Training for the climbing wall will begin July 26. “We still have a lot of details to work out as far as who will be doing this,” Keaffaber said. “But, we will follow all the

“We appreciate what they’ve done, to donate that to us,” he said. “But, also really all the time they’ve spent. They actually tore it down and delivered it to our school. Shawn is actually working alongside the (assembly) crew, handing

Crews work on assembling Unger Mountain on the campus of Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School on Wednesday, July 11. Photo by Josh Sigler guidelines as far as set up and how the (insurance) company does things with liability. It’s very exciting, though.”

Keaffaber said the school was thankful for the Ungers’ donation. Once all the logistics and training ses-

sions are worked out, Keaffaber said it’s the school district’s hope to open the climbing wall up to the community.

Vernon Health receives bear donation winter. It’s a good pastime. It’s fun to do.”

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Wynona Trusty has been making teddy bears by hand for as long as anyone can remember. Add in a love for kids, and Trusty, 76, was looking for a group of children to donate large amounts of bears to. Thursday, July 12, the children of Vernon Health and Rehabilitation were the willing recipient, as Trusty and her family dropped off 75 bears for residents at the facility. “I had been making them for my great-grandkids, and thought it would be something nice to do for the kids over here,” Trusty said. “I just wanted to do something for kids.” Trusty told Vernon Health and Rehabilitation officials earlier in the year that she’d have the teddy bears done by Christmas, but delivered them early enough so that the

Wynona Trusty delivers a hand-made bear to Taylor Peyton Thursday, July 12, at Vernon Health and Rehabilitation. Photo by Josh Sigler, children could celebrate Christmas in July. “Once I started making them, I couldn’t stop,” Trusty said. “So, I just kept making them and got them done in about five months.” The process to make a teddy bear by hand takes about two hours per bear, Trust explained. A pattern is laid over material, and

the material is then cut out. All of the pieces of material are sewn together, and then the bear is stuffed and sewn up. The ears are hand sewn. Seeing the look of wonder on the kids’ faces is a feeling Trusty lives for. “It’s wonderful. It makes it worth it all, just to see their smiles,” she said. “Most kids love teddy bears.

“I’ve actually made 104 since January – some for family and friends. It’s something I love to do.” Trusty is looking for other community groups to give teddy bears away to. “I just love making the teddy bears, and the idea just popped into my head to make them for the kids over here,” Trusty said. “I’ll be making bears all

the different pieces to them. “It’s going to be something good for team building, for athletics, for education – there’s just a multitude of things that will be appropriate to use for the climbing wall.”

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Funeral Homes

“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION” www.mcdonaldfunerals.com Thomas Biggs, 63

Worked in healthcare

March 1, 1955 – July 11, 2018

Magalene Stephens, 82 Member of Congregational Christian Church July 20, 1935 – July 14, 2018

Magalene Stephens, 82, Claypool, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on July 14, 2018, at Sage Bluff Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne. One of five children, Magalene was born on July 20, 1935, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Everett and Stella (Allen) Patrick. After graduating from Sidney High School, Sidney, Magalene married Thomas Stephens on Feb. 10, 1956. Together they owned Tom’s Mobile and Used Cars in Sidney, Indiana and had two children. Tom and Magalene were married for 28 years before Toms passing on April 8, 1984. For all that knew Magalene, she will be remembered for being a compassionate, sweet, precious and a strong person that left a positive impact on peoples’ lives. People who knew her, knew the love she had for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family. Magalene always put others before herself, including her pets Kiki and Buster and any other animal. She also enjoyed Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. Magalene’s memory will be carried on by one son, Terry Stephens, Claypool; one daughter, Sandy (Dean) Calhoun, Coldwater, Mich.; two brothers, Bill (Nancy) Patrick and Menifee “Dick” Patrick, both of Sidney; two sisters, Christine “Teen” Hough, Dewart Lake, and Avadene “Dude” (Phil) Bradley, Sidney; three grandchildren, Brandon Stephens, Nicky (Aaron Stankewicz) Calhoun, Kelsey (Jeremy Klausing) Stephens; and two great-grandchildren Grady and Ella Stankewicz. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Stella Patrick and husband Thomas Stephens. Visitation was Monday, July 16, 2018, from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with calling 1 hour prior at Congregational Christian Church. Pastor J.P Freeman will officiate. Burial will be at South Whitley Cemetery, State Road 14, and Whitko Drive, South Whitley. For those who wish to honor the memory of Magalene Stephens, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

104 South Main Street Lafontaine, Indiana 46940 765-981-4141

Connie Graham, 71

Member of Converse Church of Christ Thomas Alan Biggs, 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 11, at 5:29 p.m.at Community Howard Regional Hospital, Kokomo, as a result of an automobile accident. Tom was born on March 1, 1955, in Peru, and was the son of Paul Biggs and Juanita (Garrett) Maple. On June 4, 2005, Tom married the love of his life, Jennie Smith, at Converse Church of Christ, Converse. Tom attended Oak Hill High School and obtained a GED with honors in 2000. He then obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2004 from Indiana University Kokomo in computer information systems with a minor in writing. He had been an Explorer Scout, member of Post 14 out of Converse. He was a member of Converse Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon, helped out in the Samaritan Room Outreach Ministry, and was on the media crew. He was a charter member of Converse Historical Society. Tom was a servant in all aspects of the word. He loved helping people with anything they might need and spreading joy wherever he went with a keen sense of humor. He also enjoyed reading, writing, poetry, playing Pinochle and Euchre, and he was in the process of writing a novel entitled “Sawdust in My Blood: A Carney Story” featuring some of his experiences with the carnival. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Paul Biggs. Survivors in addition to his mother and wife are sisters Sharon (Tony) Meredith, Pat (John) Shafer, and brother Dana (Wendy) Biggs, and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 4-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service beginning at 6 p.m. at Converse Church of Christ, 301 E. Wabash St. Converse. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan Room Outreach Ministry or the Benevolent Seed Ministry of Converse Church of Christ, 301 E. Wabash St., Converse. Arrangements are entrusted to Indiana Funeral Care.

LaFontaine

Aug. 1, 1946 – June 18, 2018

After a long illness, Connie Kay Graham, age 71, left this life for heaven surrounded by her family on Monday, June 18, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Connie was born on Aug. 1, 1946, in Wabash, to Jim and Betty (Knee) Smith. Connie is survived by her husband, Glen of more than 51 years, of Prairie View, Kan.; three children, Douglas Graham and wife Jennifer of Independence, Ky., Laura Jansonius and husband Lonnie of Prairie View, Kan., and Susan Smith and husband Steve of rural Ellis, Kan. She is also survived by her mother, Betty Smith of Wabash; two sisters, Shirley Long of Wabash and Linda Tilley (Michael) of Treaty; five grandchildren: Lillian Graham, Makenzie and Zachary Jansonius, Todd and Joshua Smith; two step-grandchildren, Christopher Wilson and Megan (Wilson) King and husband, Tyler, and one step-great-grandchild, Zoey King. Connie is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Smith. Connie graduated from Southwood High School in 1964 and attended Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Mo.. Glen and Connie married on Aug. 5, 1966, in Treaty, and spent more than 40 years working together in the ministry. She loved her role as a minister’s wife and was a great encouragement to Glen over their many years of ministry together. In addition to her role as a minister’s wife, Connie also had a diverse career in healthcare including many roles as an LPN, RN, nursing instructor, nursing home administrator, and a nurse consultant. She was known for her kindness and loved to help people. Connie also enjoyed teaching Bible studies, cooking, reading and working in her garden. But most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Connie will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Jean Smith, 80 Former supervisor at American Stationery Aug. 3, 1937 – July 15, 2018

Jean M. Smith, 80, of Wabash, passed away at 4:48 p.m. on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Jean was born on Aug. 3, 1937, in Fort Wayne to the late Alton and Viola (Largent) Bauman. She graduated from Leo High School in Leo. Jean worked as a Homemaker and at American Stationary as a supervisor and she was a member of the First Christian Church in Peru, Indiana. Jean loved her family and friends, always putting her family’s and friends’ needs before her own and she loved all of them unconditionally. Jean is survived by one son, Jeffrey (Holly) Smith, Peru; two daughters, Linnett (Jim) Ball, Wabash and Lisa Smith, Fort Wayne; niece, Karen Madsen, California; grandchildren, Jason Vollmuth, Fort Wayne, Lorna Vollmuth, California, Michael (Nicole) Ziner, Kentucky, Stephen (Tarah) Smith, Oklahoma, Gavin (Charissa) Ball, Plymouth, Brooke Ball, Wabash, Derek Hughes, Huntington, Caty (Jake) Slusser, Fort Wayne, Emma Winkelman, Fort Wayne and Jordan (Brianne) Smith, Peru and seven great-grandchildren. Jean is preceded in death by daughter, Julie K. Vollmuth, one brother, and a half-sister. A memorial service will be at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash with Pastor Kenny Cole officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Leo Cemetery in Leo, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center, 239 Bond Street, Wabash, IN 46992 or to F.I.S.H. Food Pantry, 770 1/2 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Grace Metzger, 91

William Williams, 78

Graduated from Laketon High

May 18, 1940 – July 14, 2018

Nov. 25, 1926 – July 10, 2018 Grace E. Metzger, 91, North Manchester, died July 10. She was born Nov. 25, 1926. Visitation and services were Friday, July 13, 2018, at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester.

Chicago Bears fan William “Billy” K. Williams, 78, of Akron, died at 4:10 pm, July 14, 2018. Services 10:30 a.m., July 18, 2018, at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron. Visitation 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at funeral home.

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Enjoyed repairing cars

Enjoyed gardening

Jan. 20, 1935 – July 11, 2018

Nov. 5, 1923 – July 15, 2018

Bradley Creasey, 42 Worked construction Sept. 25, 1975 – July 8, 2018 Bradley Litz Creasey, 42, of Wabash, died at 6:30 p.m., July 8, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born Sept. 25, 1975, in Wabash, to Timothy Creasey and Tamara (Leland) Lake. Brad was a 1994 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a construction worker. Brad attended Wabash Friends Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his

kids. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Timothy and Julie Creasey of Kempton, Indiana, mother and step-father, Tamara and Lynn Lake of Wabash, longtime companion, Erica Howard, and four daughters, Lillian Howard, Jasmine Howard, Hailey Creasey, and Mackenzie Creasey, all of North Manchester; grandparents; Willis and Betty Creasey of Frankfort, Vern and Anita Leland of Wabash, Don Hendry of Andrews, Jerry Osborn of Hill Lake; step-sister, Amy Jones Schild of New Haven; step-brother, Josh Nelson of Tipton, and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by sister, Lisa Marie Creasey, grandparents, Bill and Doris Lake, and Alice Hendry. Funeral services were Friday, July 13, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is New Beginnings Ministries. The memorial guest book for Brad may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Wabash Police Citations July 8 Alexander M. Bechtol, 18, Wabash, cited for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and improper display of plate. Brylee M. Brown, 18, Wabash, cited for possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. July 10 Michael D. Huffman, 39, Wabash, cited for driving left of center. Donald J. Pattee, 52, Wabash, cited for possession of marijuana. Jennifer N. George, 36, Jonesboro, cited for driving while suspended prior. Austin D. Lester, 18, Wabash, cited for possession of marijuana. Arrests July 6 Jonathan P. Teeter, 20, Lafayette, arrested

for theft.

July 7 Dominick R. Hubbard, 21, Wabash, arrested for possession of a syringe, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of paraphernalia. Franklin B. Greesley, 50, Wabash, arrested for failure to pay child support. July 8 James M. Wilson, 28, Wabash, arrested for disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement, possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Justin E. Huttinger, 33, Wabash, revoke probation for perjury. July 11 Andrew S. Conliff, 19, Wabash, petition to revoke for possession of marijuana. Emma M. Steele, 37, Wabash, arrested for operating while intoxi-

cated.

Accidents July 5 At 12:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lewis R. Paul, 78, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by James S. Mamph, 46, Lafayette, at 1207 N. Cass St. At 1:05 p.m., a vehicle driven by James W. Little, 66, LaFontaine,

John H. Shepherd, 83

Charles Ogan, 94

Charles Leroy Ogan, 94, of rural Wabash, died at 3:00 a.m., Sunday, July 15, 2018, at his home. He was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Wabash County, to Warren and Lora Winona Belle (Lawson) Ogan. Charles retired in 1985 from the Indiana State Highway Department after 15 years and also worked at General Tire several years. Gardening was his life. He enjoyed raising and selling his own vegetables at his roadside stand. Charles also enjoyed woodworking. He built a home, including crafting bird’s eye maple cabinetry, but chose to sell it, and never lived in it. He is survived by two sisters, Louise Friermood and Vivian Proffitt, and his sister-in-law, Nancy Ogan, all of Wabash, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and four sisters. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 9 - 11 a.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Charles may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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John H. Shepherd, 83, of Wabash, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Buckeye, Ky., to Sylvester and Nancy (Nelson) Shepherd. John was first married to Opha Jane Lewis; she preceded him in death. His second marriage was to Betty Malott; she also preceded him in death. He then married Dorothy (Music) Burke. He was a janitor at Sharp Creek Elementary School in Wabash County. John was a former member of the Pentecostal Church of God and attended the Wabash Chapel Church of God. John enjoyed working on and repairing cars and mowers, mowing, gardening, music, and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Shepherd of Wabash; two children, Joan (Bob) Pollock of Circleville, Ohio, and John (Carol) Shepherd of Wabash; son-in-law, Rod German of Michigan; four grandchildren, Rod German, Dan German, John Satter, and Valerie Satter; three greatgrandchildren; and his brother, Abe (Dee) Shepherd of Silver Lake. He was also preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Judy German, four brothers, and two sisters. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Frank Whitaker officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. The memorial guest book for John may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

collided with a vehicle driven by Rachel N. Young, 39, Alexandria, on Cass Street near U.S. 24. July 6 At 4:33 p.m., an unknown vehicle struck a parked vehicle owned by Brandy M. Hernandez, Wabash, near the intersection of Main Street and Allen Street. July 7 At 12:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mindy L. Mayes, 32, Marion, collided with a vehicle driven by James D. Winkler, 71, Wabash, at 1425 N. Cass St. July 9 At 3:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nancy E. Barton, 41, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Blake M. Wiser, Jr, 17, Wabash, near the intersection of Thorne Street and Hill Street. At 5:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kumar A. Shukla, 44, London, Ontario, ran off the road and struck a concrete barrier at the intersection of Carroll Street and Factory Street. July 10 At 3:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Christopher L. Brown, 22, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Samuel A. Coburn, 68, Lenexa, Kan., at

1209 N. Cass St. At 10:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ernest E. Holbrook, 65, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven Emma M. Steele, 37, Wabash, near the intersection of Vernon Street and Columbus Street. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations June 29 Tracey L. Gulden, 47, Greenfield, cited for speed. July 4 Leslie R. Holler, 39, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. July 9 Nathan J. McCown, 20, Wabash, cited for speed. Bookings July 5 Swo L. Mat, 25, San Antonio, Texas, charged with illegal possession of a whitetail deer Ha H. Met, 28, Fort Wayne, charged with operator never licensed and illegal possession of a whitetail deer. Randy E. Scheffer, 41, Nappanee, charged with criminal mischief. Casey M. Dunn, 21, Warsaw, felony petition to revoke probation for possession of a narcotic drug. July 6 Osvaldo H. Trevino, 36, South Bend, felony

petition to revoke probation for theft. Aaron K. Case, 22, Warsaw, charged with failure to appear for possession of paraphernalia. July 8 Bradley L. Creasey, 42, Wabash, charged with theft. July 10 Jerid J. Hartzler, 28, Akron, charged with domestic battery. Michael P. Carpenter, felony petition to revoke probation for conspiracy to commit dealing methamphetamine. Accidents July 8 At 11:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ethan A. Stafford, 17, Huntington, ran off the road and struck a tree on County Road 475 West near County Road 400 South. North Manchester Citations July 12 Enrique Mata Jr., 16, Roann, cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration and learner’s permit violation. Angela M. Thomas, 48, North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended. John M. Hammond, 48, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. James g. Black, 53, South Whitley, cited for no proof of financial responsibility.

Arrests July 6 Gregory A. Smith, 28, Rochester, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear on a driving while suspended charge. July 8 William D. Staton, 53, North Manchester, arrested for domestic battery – committed in front of a child less that 16 years of age. July 11 Melanie M. Conley, 23, Servia, arrested for possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of methamphetamine. She was also cited for no proof of financial responsibility and driving while suspended. Accidents July 11 At 7:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Stephen D. Dafoe, 36, North Manchester, struck a deer in the 11000 block of State Road 13 North. July 12 At 11:38 a.m., vehicles driven by Jill E. Davidson, 59, North Manchesters and Danny L. Lambert, 50, North Manchester, collided in the 1200 block of State Road 114 West. Fire July 6 5:53 p.m., 700 block of North Mill Street

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for medical assist. 6:38 p.m., 100 block of East Main Street for medical assist. July 7 1:26 p.m., 1100 block of State Road 114 East for medical assist. 3:48 p.m., 700 block of West Main Street for medical assist. July 8 11:46 a.m., 1400 block of North Market Street for medical assist. 6:23 p.m., 100 block of Pony Creek Road for medical assist. 6:28 p.m., 100 block of Pony Creek Road for medical assist. 9:50 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. July 11 8:51 a.m. 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 2:54 p.m., 100 block of South Market Street for medical assist. July 12 9:07 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. July 13 7:17 a.m., 600 block of State Road 13 East for medical assist. Building Permits Wabash City Building Permits June 2018 Terry Working, new shed Wabash City Park, remodel pavilion Richard Jacobs, new home Matt Benson, pool Daniel Siders, addition Randy LePage, pool Parkview Hospital, pavilion Tom Ogden, shed The Fried Egg, sign Larry Hughes, garage Tarrence Trusty, demo house Megan Bisher, upgrade electric Lewis Bush, demo room and rebuild Bob Shepherd, shed John Philpsen, remodel bath Mike Shoemaker, pool Marriage Licenses Ginny E. Brackenhamer, 31, and Michael A. Rickner, 29. Shaina Briane Lancaster, 27, and Aaron J. Creech, 27. Land Transfers The Collectors Box, Inc. and Collectors Box, Inc. to Danny J. Daniels and Patti A. Daniels, corporate deed. Myrna Frantz to Wiggins Revocable Living Trust No. 1, warranty deed. Michael D. Leavell and Marion W. Leavell to Nicholas P. Good and Candice M. Good, warranty deed. Chris Wetherford and Melissa A.

Wetherford to Jerrica D. Williams, warranty deed. David L. Harlan and Vanessa Harlan to Jewell D. Truman, quitclaim deed. Joel B. Busch Revocable Trust to Brenda K. Penix, trust deed. Michael Mast and Matthew Bunyan to Curtis Reed, warranty deed. David L. Potter and Daniel S. Potter to Jennifer M. Godwin, warranty deed. Harner Family Trust to Jennifer M. Godwin, trust deed. Vonell E. Krom and Louella J. Krom to Louella J. Krom, personal rep deed. Mary E. Berkebile, Inter Vivos Trust of Ruth Ellen Berkebile, Ruth E. Berkebile and Inter Vivos Trusts of Mary Elizabeth Berkebile to Stanley W. Willmert and Mary K. Willmert, trust deed. U.S. ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, U.S. Bank National Association and Little Title Trustee to Don Keller and Lila Keller, warranty deed. Susan H. Hayden and Rusty M. Hayden to Tyvan V. Albertson and Nicolette A. Albertson, warranty deed. Jeannie Stamper and Sterl Stamper to Corey M. Estok to Danielle N. Estok, warranty deed. Valda R. Herendeen to Edward R. Herendeen and Valda R. Herendeen, quitclaim deed. Jan K. Finch, Debra S. Finch, Debra L. Dawes and Gregory L. Dawes, warranty deed. Midwest Poultry Services LP to Midwest Veal, LLC, warranty deed. Out S. Fisher and Nicholas M. Fisher to Trent S. Powell and Out S. Fisher, quitclaim deed. Timothy O. Willis and Deborah J. Willis to Denise L. Garber, warranty deed. Steven A. Dyer and Paula M. Dyer to Adam Handley and Tanyale Handley, warranty deed. Laura Baer to Steven Dyer and Paula Dyer, warranty deed. Jeremy T. Yeadon and Diane M. Yeadon to Brett L. Taylor, warranty deed. Town of North Manchester to Gimi Investment Group, Inc., warranty deed. City of Wabash Redevelopment Commission to City of Wabash, quitclaim deed.

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The Mid-Summer Classic By Bill Barrows Every baseball fan hopes for the opportunity to either go to a World Series Game or the All-Star Game. From the time that I became infatuated with the sport, I have had that dream. In late 1982, a sales representative for a sportswear company that I dealt with at the time told a couple of us at the sporting goods company that employed us at the time that he had a connection than may be able to get us tickets to the ‘83 All-Star Game to be held in Chicago. Our tickets were delivered just a few days prior to the game. The seats were behind the first base dugout in the lower deck, pretty good seats, prime area to possibly get a foul ball off the bats of right handed hitters. We had also been told that through our contact, that we would be allowed field access before the game and get a closer look. Well, that didn’t happen

because we weren’t able to leave early enough from work that day. Ten future Hall of Famers started this game and a total of 16 were on the rosters. Carl Yastrzemski made his 18th All-Star appearance, Reggie Jackson his 13th and Johnny Bench his 14th. Ironically, Bench was listed on the roster as a 3rd baseman, not as a catcher, as his knees had given out and he served the rest of his career playing corner infield until his retirement. Iron man Cal Ripken made his first All-Star appearance in that game. The 1983 All-Star Game celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Mid-Summer Classic, which occurred exactly 50 years to the day of the first all-star game, also held at Comiskey Park on July 6, 1933. I remember that during the pregame festivities, when the two teams were introduced, the only White Sox player on the team was rookie

BILL BARROWS slugger Ron Kittle. He was a local product, hailing from Gary, Indiana. He got the biggest ovation that night. Musicians Chuck Mangione played the Canadian National Anthem, while the Oak Ridge Boys sang the United States National Anthem. The venerable Lefty Gomez, who pitched in the first all-star game as a member of the Yankees, threw out the ceremonial first pitch beforehand and the least well played all-star game to date began. Errors by both sides led to an early 11 tie early on. Red Sox slugger and future

Hall of Famer Jim Rice hit a home run in the third, which was the beginning of a 7 run American League explosion in that inning. The Angels’ Fred Lynn capped it off with a grand slam, to this day, the only one hit in Major League AllStar history. The American League routed the National League that night 13-3 before 43,801 fans. Lynn was named the game’s MVP. That game marked the 1st American League win to that point since 1960. Oh, how the tide has turned as the American League has dominated the matchup over the past 20 years or so. A few things that I remember have changed since that era starting with the fans themselves. To attend a normal regular season game, the fans would be dressed in casual apparel, for instance, a t-shirt and shorts as most do today in the July heat. But that night, most of the men sitting in our vicinity were

sporting shirts and ties and the women in dresses and heels. It was almost like tea time at Wimbledon. The fans were polite and grateful, but fairly subdued compared to a normal event. If you know me and most of the guys that I run with, we are golf shirt, casual shoes and shorts guys. Did we feel out of place? Not really. We were in our element. We were just happy to have a ticket to a historic event. This was at a time when fan apparel was in its infancy. There really weren’t a lot of screen printed “MLB Licensed Apparel” except at the ball park. Not a lot of apparel in your local sporting goods departments and it was well before the internet era so online apparel was still a few years away. Luckily, I worked for a sporting goods company that was progressive enough to have some of that gear, setting the trend for years to come.

CollegeChoice 529 Savings surpasses $4.5 billion in assets By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The announcement from the Treasurer of State Kelly Mitchell on July 10 that the state’s tax-advantaged College Choice 529 education savings program had exceeded $4.5 billion in assets came as music to Clint Kugler’s ears. Kugler was instrumental in helping create the Wabash County Promise college savings option for students in the county. Five years ago, the Wabash County Promise was created. As community partners have worked together to create opportunities for children, when the Wabash County Promise was created, only 6 percent of kids in Wabash County under the age of 18 had a college savings account. “We’ve seen radical

increases in that,” Kugler said. “We’ve helped activate and engage families in the College Choice program, as well as doing lessons in the classroom and doing experiential college visits to Manchester University. We helped really shape their identity as someone who is important to our community longterm.” According to Kugler, College Choice 529 reaching $4.5 billion in assets is a sign that “the market conditions are great. That folks are seeing the benefits of saving for college, and any education beyond high school.” The 529 funds can be used not just for a four-year traditional college, but for technical school, trades programs and any credential beyond high school. “To see that in these five years just in Wabash we’ve

helped nearly 2,400 young people in elementary school and middle school start to save for college that weren’t doing so is exciting,” Kugler said. “In the cohort of kindergarten through eighth grade we have 57 percent of kids that have funded college savings accounts. That’s a shift from six percent to 57 percent in five years.” Those accounts have assets totaling over $1.5 million. Wabash County Promise started this work. But, it’s gone on to foster the effort now called Promise Indiana, which has helped activate 25 counties across the state to help children in those areas save for college. “That’s helping over 13,000 families begin to save for college for their kids, with over 8.5 million in assets,” Kugler said. “When kids

have access to college savings in their name, they are three times more likely to pursue education and four times more likely to graduate from education beyond high school. So, that is an important piece. We believe that’s from the identity and hope that kids have for what they can become early. Not when they’re in high school, but early, they realize that they have people investing in them and they have a future. They’re encouraged to dream and explore what it is they want to do. “That’s what these kids are doing with key partners like the school, Grow Wabash County, the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County – so many partners. We’re creating a new culture, one that kids are going to value the education and know they have a path for-

ward in education.” By exceeding $4.5 billion in assets statewide, direct and advisor plan participants will benefit from a reduction to program management fees, saving them more than $3.3 million over the next five years, according to a news release from Mitchell’s office. “The widespread use of CollegeChoice 529 confirms our plans are more attractive and affordable than ever before,” Mitchell said. “I look forward to enhancing Indiana’s 529 program further, so it can continue to support whatever educational goals Hoosiers wish to pursue.” Nearly $20 million of five-year fee savings have been extended to CollegeChoice 529 participants since June 2015, with additional reductions slated at future asset milestones.

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MSD details plans for school safety grant money By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

Metropolitan School District of Wabash County Superintendent Mike Keaffaber gave some insight into what the district might do with grant funds from the Indiana Secured School Safety Board when the MSD board met Tuesday, July 10. The district was award $25,000 in grant money, which it must match with its own funds. The grant funds can be used for the employment of school resource officers (SRO), to purchase equipment or conduct threat assessments. “It’s not exactly what we thought it was going to be, but we did get half of it,” Keaffaber said. “When we applied several months ago, we were looking at equipment, not the SRO. We applied for $50,000 for equipment, one thing wasn’t approved and that was worth $25,000, so they cut it back $25,000.” Keaffaber said that the district will continue to talk with the County Council and the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department to see what needs to

happen in order to equip MSD with SROs. “I was at the June (County Council) meeting, and for July, they asked us to look at what those actual costs would be,” Keaffaber said. “Would they take care of items not applied toward the grant, so in other words, the car, the uniform, the weapon and things like that? We already said that we would look into the salary and benefits, but would not be able to pay for the other things.” The goal is to have two SROs, one for the campuses in the northern half of the county and the other for campuses in the southern half of the county. “There are some stipulations in the grant that the funds have to be expended by a certain date,” Keaffaber said. “So, it may end up that we have to use it on the actual equipment (like) security cameras.” Gov. Eric Holcomb this week announced that schools may also apply to receive handheld metal detectors. Keaffaber said that MSD has also applied for their maximum

allotment of metal detectors. The program calls for one metal detector for every 250 students enrolled. Also at Tuesday’s meeting, the MSD board: — Approved the resignation of Mark Nevil, choir director at Northfield and Sharp Creek. — Approved the resignation of Amanda Reitz, music teacher at Southwood Elementary. — Approved the employment of J.T. Biggs and Christina Benefiel, guidance counselors at White’s High School. — Approved the employment of Jeanna Morrissett and Tim Morrissett, bus drivers. — Approved the employment of Beth Phillipy, special education teacher at Southwood High School. — Approved the transfer of Tonya Boone from White’s High School to S o u t h w o o d Elementary as a physical education teacher. — Approved the transfer of Sheryl Strange, who will be shared with WabashMiami Area Program and MSD, effective

Women’s land conservation meeting planned By The Paper staff To reach the growing number of women landowners interested in farming practices that benefit the health of their land, Wabash & Miami County Soil & Water Conservation Districts along with Women4theLand are hosting a free conservation discussion and field tour for women farmland owners on Aug. 1 at the Wabash County Historical Museum. This Women’s Conservation Learning Circle will bring together landowners in an informal learning format for a women-only morning discussion followed by lunch and a tour to view on-farm practices that promote healthy soil.

Female conservation professionals will be on hand to answer questions and share resources. The key topic of discussion will be “Conservation Planning: Leasing Trends, Land values and Cost-Share Opportunities.” The meeting is presented in partnership with the Wabash and Miami County SWCD’s along with Women4theLand. The learning circles method of conservation outreach to women farmland owners and the activities used were developed by Women, Food and Agriculture Network for its Women Caring for the Land program. Coffee and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will start at 9 a.m.

Lunch is provided by Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, followed by the field tour. The event will end at the Wabash Historical Museum for desserts and closing statements. Interested women landowners must RSVP by July 27 to the Wabash County SWCD by emailing Tashina.lahr manifold@in.nacdnet.net or calling 260-563-7486, extension 3. If you need accommodations, please notify organizers in the RSVP. Feel free to bring a friend or family member; indicate in the RSVP how many will be attending. The museum is located at 36 E. Market St., Wabash.

July 1. — Approved the recommendation to keep

the 2018-19 lunch prices the same as the 2017-18 prices.

— Approved the recommendation to approve advertising

bids for work on the wastewater treatment plant at Southwood.

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11 to seek festival queens pageant By the Paper staff Eleven contestants will compete for the title of Wabash County Festival Queen. The new queen will be crowned by the 2017 Wabash County Festivals Queen, and Indiana State Festivals Queen, Alyson Gouveia. The pageant will be he held in the Ford Theater at the Honeywell Center on Friday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Admission to the pageant if $5 for persons 6 and older. Children 6 and under are free. Contestants will compete in interview, sportswear, evening gown and onstage question categories. The new queen and court will appear at the North M a n c h e s t e r FunFest, Kunkle Cruise In, Wabash Garden Fest, Wabash Founder’s Day Parade and Festival and other events around the county.

DAYNA DALE The queen will compete in the Indiana State Festivals Pageant in Indianapolis in January 2019. The 2018 Wabash County Scholarship Pageant Contestants are: — Dayna Dale, a 2017 graduate of Southwood High School. This fall, she will be a sophomore at Hanover College, where she is a member of the dance team. — Krystin Gouveia, a 2018 graduate of Southwood High School, where she earned firstteam all-conference and first-team academic honors in ten-

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nis. She will be a freshman at Purdue University this fall. — Nikita Jacobs, a 2018 graduate of Southwood High School, where she was a member of National Honors Society. This fall, she will be a freshman at

Purdue University. — Katie Jones, a 2018 graduate of Southwood High School, where she received the Midwest Eye Consultant SelfReliance Award. She will be a freshman at Indiana University Kokomo. — Mariah Kirtlan, a 2018 Northfield High School graduate, and is a 10-year member of 4-H. She will be a freshman at IPFW in the fall. — Emily Martin, a senior at Wabash High School, where she is a member of National Honors Society. She has also been a member of Speech and Debate for two years. — Jordan Michel, a 2016 graduate of Manchester High School, where she was highly active in FFA. Michel will be a junior at Purdue in the fall.

— Alex Peterson, a 2015 graduate of Northfield High School. She will be senior at DePauw University, where she recently studied abroad in Costa Rica. — Kaylee Prater, a 2018 Wabash High School graduate, where she was involved in modeling, dance and pageants. She’s currently working toward her degree in cosmetology. — Danielle Sparling, a 2016 graduate of Southwood High School. In the fall, she will be a junior at the University of Indianapolis, where she is a member of the executive board for Dance Marathon, which raises money for Riley Hospital for Children. — Mackenzie Thornsbury, a 2018 graduate of

Manchester High School, and was a 10year member of 4H. She will be a freshman at Indiana University Kokomo in the fall. This year the pageant welcomes two new directors, Patty Meagher and Teresa Ridgeway. Meagher and Ridgeway will join current pageant directors Bev Vanderpool and Kara Fulmer. Serving on the Wabash County Board of Directors are: Chris Benson, State Pageant Director; Deb Culver, Karen Walker and Beth Winer. The emcee for the evening will be Roderick Schram. Connie George will be the official scorekeeper, assisted by Beth Miller. Choreographers for the pageant are Lisa Mattern and Megan

Long. Josh Smalley and Adam Smalley will be the escorts for the evening gown portion of the pageant. Members of Wabash Tri Kappa will be assisting with the pageant as an annual service project. Twisted Scissors Salon will be donating time to fix the contestants’ hair for the evening gown portion of the competition. Tuxedos for the emcee and escort’s will be donated by Ellen’s. Many individuals and businesses from Wabash County have contributed to the scholarship money. The pageant will award approximately $3,500 to the winners. The contestants also helped earn scholarship money by working the annual Port-a-Pit chicken sale.

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Redevelopment Commission Oks land transfer By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash Redevelopment C o m m i s s i o n approved signing a quit claim deed to give the City of Wabash a tract of land just south of the downtown area. Doing so will qualify the city for a possible Brownfield Grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The land, the former A. Sposeep & Sons scrapyard, is at

55 Water St., was donated to the Redevelopment Commission earlier this year by the Sposeep family. However, the donation was done too early to qualify for the grant, according to Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County. “We thought we were good to go,” Gillenwater told the commission. “We received notice from our brownfield remediation consultant. We thought we had to get it done and ready to go.

Unfortunately, we closed too early on that because (the consultants) didn’t have the phase one environmental (finished).” The consultants suggested the transfer, since the city and the commission are statutorily different entities. “If we are to transfer the property, then we can enter it into the brownfield program to affect a remediation at the site,” Gillenwater said. Attorney Doug Lehman reminded the commission that

the IDEM encouraged the city to seek the grant because of its past history of working with the agency on such projects. “They really stressed that it was urgent, because they had this April 6 deadline,” he continued. “The one thing they didn’t really make clear was whether they were going to award the money they had, based on a first come-first served basis. Or, whether it be prorated upon everybody who applied, or whether they had

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NEW LISTING!

476-478 W CANAL ST.

• Close to downtown • Duplex is already rented for immediate income • Each unit 2 bedrms & 1 bath ( all upstairs) • Living room, dining room, kitchen and laundry room all on main level

• New metal roof 3 yrs old MLS #201820205 $55,000

PRICE REDUCED!

0 W 1000 N, N. MANCHESTER

• 2.128 Acre Wooded Building Lot or Recreational • Buyers could harvest approx. $4,000

in wood

• All updated recent PRICE REDUCED! • Quiet street w/wood years. to back, feels like • Large live room open country in town to eat in kitchen on.79 acres • All appliances in• 3 bedrms & 1 bath cluded washer/dryer • Many updates includstay ing a new central air • Tiled walk in shower • Has large covered • Large laundry/mud back patio room • New sump pump & batMLS# 201828264 $69,900 tery back up in basement

403 W. 5TH ST., N. MANCHESTER

Bob Fairchild Associate Broker

Cell 260.450.4483

Amy Brown Associate Broker

Cell 260.571.9109

Curless reported that she will be contacting Manchester U n ive r s i t y ’s Pharmaceutical Department in search of a candidate for the PEO Scholar award. The next luncheon will be held Friday, July 27, at 11:30 a.m. at Harvey Hinklemeyer’s. Treasurer Jane Barlow presented the budget for 2018 which was approved by the group. The Aug. 13 meeting will be held at Charley Creek Gardens with Jane Barlow as hostess and Kathy Doran as co-hostess. The program will be profiles of two more of our founders, Ella Stewart and Suela Pearson, given by Pat Vanlandingham and Bettie Miller.

rfairchild.properties@gmail.com amy.siderspremiereprop@gmail.com

MLS# 201751075 $23,500

1170 MIDDLE STREET

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Cell 260-982-4566

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MLS# 201822872 $89,900

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some criteria by which they would judge and determine who would get what. “We decided, by way the language was worded, the sooner we got the application in the better. They wanted this particular project to be the one that we submitted, so we did.” After the commission rushed through the process, officials realized the phase one study was not yet completed. “They have come back and said we think if you transfer it back to the city, it’s

a different entity, phase one is now completed, and the city can make the application.” The grant would be for between $250,000 and $300,000. C l e rk - T re a s u e r Wendy Frazier, a member of the commission, asked if once the remediation is done would the land be transferred back to the commission. “Not necessarily,” Mayor Scott Long replied. “There have been parties interested in it, so we would go through the normal process of get-

ting appraisals on the

property

and

offering it up (for sale).” Lehman said the land could possibly be transferred back either to the commission

Grow

Wabash

County,

depending

the

timeline of the entity interested in purchasing the site. “We don’t want it to remain an abandoned junk yard,” he said.

Save money and stay cool as temperatures rise Excessive energy bills can be a concern in spring and summer, just as much as they are in the winter. So how can you save money while keeping your home cool? The solution is simple: Top up your attic insulation. A poorly insulated attic is a primary source of energy loss, forcing your AC unit to work harder than necessary over the warmer months. Most attics are insulated, but oftentimes the amount of insulation present is inadequate — especially in older homes. Over time, insulation can settle and compact, allowing heat to escape through gaps. Topping it up is easy. Ideally, you

want to aim for a depth of 16 inches of insulation for an overall R-value of 50. When existing insulation is present, simply level existing insulation to the top of the joist. Lay a fire- and moisture-resistant batt insulation, like Roxul Comfortbatt, on top of joists, running perpendicular to the first layer. Ensure batts are butted against each other tightly. Fit batts closely to cross joists; cut batt if necessary (this can be done easily with a serrated blade or bread knife) and leave no space between layers. Don’t forget to insulate the attic hatch to the same level as the rest of the attic. Apply weather-stripping

to the edge of the hatch to reduce air leakage. Keep in mind that only ICrated electrical fixtures can have insulation placed with zero clearance. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and local building code to insulate around the chimney. When a house is insulated properly, energy savings can add up over time. Remember, insulation starts working the moment it is installed and can last for the life of the building. Tips on this easy, lowcost DIY project that will reduce your home’s energy loss and save you money are available at www.diywithroxul.com.

Officials unveil Parkview Ronald McDonald Caremobile ...continued from page 25 those acute items, as well.” One of the demographics the Caremobile is set up to attract are those without health insurance. The mobile office will take insurance if patrons have it, but it’s not necessary to be seen for

care. Patrons will not receive a bill for their visit to the mobile unit either way. Depending on need, the Caremobile may make more than two stops in Wabash monthly. It all depends on how popular it becomes in the community.

“The Ronald McDonald House (website) has information on the mobile office. Parkview’s website has it,” Winchell said. “We are starting the marketing information to get the word out. We are also partnering with community serv-

ices, so WIC, Head Start programs, that are already in place. We can use them as a point of contact to build those relationships, and identify the needs and where that needs to be in the community so we can be there for them.”

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only one person might fish. That’s the next step,” Louison says.

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took the bait versus their uncaptured counterparts, Louison and his research team devised a simple test. They split an ordinary rectangular fish tank in half with a glass divider, placing a test fish on one side and six random bluegills from the pond on the other.“We were looking at how much time this fish spent hanging out right next to the divider trying to associate with the fish on the other side,” he says. “You’d expect a social fish to be hanging out close to the glass a lot, whereas you’d expect a non-social fish to be further back.”It tur ns out that fish that had been caught spent significantly more time near the divider than fish that had never been caught. The trial was repeated twice for each fish, and the results were consistent: Fish that had been caught were inherently more social.Louison thought aggression might also make a fish more likely to attack bait, so he paired one fish from the test group with another fish from the pond in an open tank.“In every case, one fish emerged as dominant. It would be hanging out in the center of the tank, with the other fish driven into the cor ner. Every time the submissive fish tried to come back into the center, the dominant fish would attack it and drive it back to the side,” he says. Interestingly, fish that had been caught were not more aggressive or

dominant than uncaptured fish. Only more social.If anglers are removing the most social fish from bluegill populations, what does that mean for the fish left behind? Louison thinks it could change the entire social structure, at least in the short ter m, potentially leaving the remaining fish at risk.“Broadly speaking, for animals living in groups, social individuals are really important. They help spot predators, find prey, and transmit infor mation about these things to the rest of the group,” says Cory Suski, associate professor in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and coauthor on the study. “Our previous research has shown that removing fish with certain characteristics – like parental qual-

ity or even overall vulnerability to angling – has potential to change the character of a population,” says Jeffrey Stein, fish ecologist at the Illinois Natural History Survey and coauthor of the study. “Understanding how characteristics like sociability affect vulnerability to angling can lead to more effective management of high-quality recrea t i o n a l fisheries.”The researchers don’t know whether bluegills adjust their social groups when a particularly gregarious individual is removed, or whether consistent removal of these fish through angling might constitute a long-term evo l u t i o n a r y shift.“In this experimental setting, we’ve shown that sociability could be under selection by anglers. The next step, which is more

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

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URBANA, Ill. – The bluegill on your dinner plate might have been more social than the rest of its group, according to a new study from the University of Illinois, and its removal from the lake could mean major changes for the remaining population.“There’s a reason everyone’s first fish is bluegill. They are social fish, forming big groups around structures close to shore. It seemed like their social behavior and their aggression would be super important in terms of angling vulnerability,” says Michael Louison, lead author on the study and graduate student in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and the Illinois Natural History Survey at U of I.Testing this hypothesis meant a week’s worth of fishing for Louison, an avid angler. He first stocked an experimental pond with bluegill from a hatchery, each of which had been tagged to allow identification of i n d iv i d u a l s . “ T h e y had been living in a natural lake environment,” he says. “They had to find food and avoid predators in that environment. So they were ‘real fish.’”Over five days, he and another angler fished the pond using typical equipment and methods for bluegill. When they’d catch a fish, they’d quickly check the fish’s identification number and release it back into the water. At the end of the week, they drained the pond and brought all the fish they could find back to tanks in their laboratory. They assigned 38 fish to a test group: Half of these had been caught at least once, while the others had never been caught.To determine if there was a sociability difference in fish that

ferences in behavior in fish in heavily fished lakes versus lakes back in the woods where

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Eat healthy at the fair Fairs, carnivals, rodeos, and roving amusement parks are popular summer attractions. Rides and raffles may attract the majority of revelers, but fairs and carnivals also

are great places to enjoy mouth-watering food. Fried dough, meats on sticks, pretzels, cotton candy, cheesesteaks, and other aromas waft through the air at

carnivals. However, fairs have not always been so great for people watching their calories. And while fairs might not be diet-friendly, it’s not impossible to adhere to one’s diet while

visiting the fair. Fill up at home Prior to heading out to the fair, be sure to eat a filling, healthy breakfast. This will provide ample nutrients and decrease the likelihood that you will overindulge in less healthy fare while at the carnival. Foods that are comprised of protein and fiber can help you to feel fuller longer. Pack a snack that can provide a boost of energy prior to indulging in any fair foods. Trail mix or a low-calorie protein bar may be enough to tide you over until you leave the fair. Stay hydrated The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that mild dehydration

Fairs, carnivals, rodeos, and roving amusement parks are popular summer attractions. Rides and raffles may attract the majority of revelers, but fairs and carnivals also are great places to enjoy mouth-watering food. produces similar symptoms to hunger. If you feel hungry after eating, your body may only need fluids and not food. Therfore, reach for water or a hydrating sports drink (particularly when it is hot outside) as a first step to abating hunger symptoms, especially if you’ve recently eaten.

Choose healthy food vendors Look for vendors that offer things like yogurt cups, roasted vegetables, lean meats, and fresh fruits. Kabobs that include lean meats that are low in calories can make a great carnival meal. Corn on the cob without gobs of butter also can be a filling

FARM AUCTION

ESTATE AUCTION of Harry E. Knauff Jr.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 @ 10 AM

Auction Location: 1154 West 800 North, Denver, IN

1958 Ford Francine ( Have Title) with Pitman Unidyne II Turret, Case 1816 UNI-Loader Industrial Commercial XL-Xtra Life, Tecusen Gas power, 4 anvils, Lard Press Large Dinner Bell, 3 Rendering Kettles, Large Kettle and Stand, Large tri-pod used for Butchering, 2 Forges, No3 Cincinnati Mill, Machine Co, Indianapolis, IN, Marshall Huschart, Speedway seris Horizontal bandsaw, Large vise, Mannequin, Art by Lee Reaves, Taxidermy, Basket weaving supplies, #4 and #6 crock, oil lanterns, vintage books, vintage sewing machine, telescopes, various size farm gates, roll of farm fence, Extention ladders, NAPA floor jack, 1 Homelite, 1 Poulan and 1 McColloch chain saw, Skilsaw, Bolt cutters, sledge hammer, Dewalt and Milwaukee tools, c-Clamps, Railroad jacks, Vintage well pumps, Gas powered post hole digger, Cast Iron kettles, Milwaukee angle drill, Vintage Johnson boat motor, 2 Vintage hand crank corn shellers, 100ft 3/8" logchain, Fishing poles, tree climbing harness, Woods finish mower (disassembled), paddle Boat, air compressor 220V, heliarc welder, AC Welder Smith, Canister welder, Drill Presses, Pony Saddle, Manco Hornet 49cc 4stroke scooter, 11' metal lathe, ADZ 12 w/blades, broad axes, Kennedy tool chest, Cabinet full of lathe tools, White metal cabinet full, Battery Charger, pallet Jack, Lots of welding clamps various sizes, traps, Old planes, Wash tub and stand, Small Safe, Vintage Ball jars zink lids and wire bail, Rooster cookie jar, Vintage Wooden Kraut Cutter, Vintage crocks and jugs, Cast Iron Skillets, Erie Bean Pot, Amana Refrigerator, GE Refrigerator, Roper Microwave, Tappan Microwave, Butter Churn, Dinning table and 6 chairs, Maytag washer and Dryer, Linen Cabinet, Waterfall bedroom suite, Vintage white cabinet, Lawn, garden and farm hand tools, Horse tack, Coleman lanterns, small milk pasturizer, Vintage ice cream maker, Admiral freezer, Rivett Metal Lathe, Vintage scales, Small Hutch, Pie Safe, Octagon table, Buzz Saw, lots of miscellaneous boxes of useful items. There are a lot of items not listed on this Sale bill. * * T E R MS : E v e ry t h in g S O L D A S IS WH E R E I S ! N O G U A R A N T E E S OR W A R R A N T I E S W H A T S O E V E R ! ON C E Y OU W IN AN ITEM IT IS Y OUR RESPO NSIB LITY! W ORMA N AU CTIO NS " NOT" RESPO NSIB LE FOR ACCI D ENTS O R THE FT! A LL I TEMS N EED TO BE PAI D FOR IN FULL AN D MO VED FROM PREM ISES AUCTI ON D AY O R M AKE ARRA NGE M E NT S WI T H F AM IL Y DAY OF AUCT I ON. * * PAYM ENT METHO D: CA SH, LOC AL CHECK S W ITH P ROPER I D AND CAS H, W ON' T B E ABLE TO TAKE C REDI T CAR DS D UE TO PH ONE SERVI CE IN AREA. * No te * "Be p r ep a r ed fo r a 2 Ri n g Au c t io n " * No E q u ip m en t t o L o a d I te ms *

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Personal Property of Willis Carrothers

Saturday, July 28, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. (Indy Time) Address: 12025 N 50 E, Macy, IN 46951

Winegardner Auction signs will be posted. FARM GROUND 58 +/- Acres to be sold as 1 Tract with option to keep buildings. * BUILDINGS/BARN 37’x51’ Hand Hewn Barn with original siding. 24’x24’ Two car garage. VEHICLE 2004 Ford E-350 Super van with rear disability lift. FARM MACHINERY Ford Series “J” Disc; 6ft mower conditioner; utility trailer; 10ft IH 350 Wheel Disc; stock rack; manure spreader; bush hog mower; snow blower; Gehl 9’ hay bine ; Allis Chalmers 5 bar rake; 6’ 3Pt Grader blade; 5’ 3 Pt bush hog; 6’ 3Pt bush hog; Oliver 520 small square baler. SHOP-LAWN & GARDEN Air compressor; saws; funnels; ladders; hand tools; shop tools; car ramps; tool boxes; metal shelves; shop vac; gas cans; oil cans; garden tools; weed eater; battery cables; Huske 18 HP mower; Craftsman 18.5 HP LT1000 mower. ANTIQUES Wooden double trees; wooden single trees; steel wheeled wood box grain drill; bikes; corn sheller. HOUSEHOLD-GLASSWARE-MISC. Table with chairs; end tables; couch; dinnerware; dressers; beds; desk; pots & pans; recliners; TV’s; bakeware. * If land does not sell, buildings will be sold individually.

Note Way too much to list. Real Estate will sell at Noon. Check out pictures online. Auctionzip.com, Auctioneer ID 2704.

Terms: Cash or check. Credit/Debit cards accepted with 5% convenience fee. ID required for registration. Real Estate Terms: 5% nonrefundable earnest money down the day of the auction with balance due at closing. Taxes: Prorated to date of closing. Note: Property sold “as is’ subject to seller confirmation. Inspect the property, arrange financing if necessary, attend the auction and bid your price. All purchases are “AS IS – WHERE IS” with no warranties either expressed or implied. Winegardner Auctions, Inc. does not assume any responsibility or liability for accidents, or items after SOLD. Statements made at auction take precedence over printed or digital material. Restroom available. Concessions by Martha’s Amish Kitchen.

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snack. Smart dessert options include fruit smoothies, water ice, frozen yogurt, and even a candied apple, which may be rich in fiber. A small dose of cotton candy, which is just 100 calories per ounce, can offer a sweet fix while you avoid deep-fried concoctions. Keep in mind that cheese curds can set you back 650 calories and a funnel cake 720 calories, according to the YMCA. It can take several miles of traversing the fair to burn all those calories. Watch portion sizes If you splurge on a treat or two, consider sharing it with a friend or family member to cut the portion size. A single bite of a calorie-rich food can be enough to satisfy a craving. If you’re heading to a Renaissance Fair, giant turkey legs may be prime for the picking. Those legs, which may contain as many as 1,140 calories, are well beyond the typical poultry portion size of four ounces. Such food is best shared with others. Pay attention to beverages Before you fill up on lemonade or visit the beer tent, remember some beverages contain lots of calories. Weigh your options carefully. If you want a cold beer, you may need to skip that chocolate-covered banana. Fair foods are delicious but often high in calories. Smart choices can ensure dining at a fair does not derail your diet.

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Free up your summer with simple time-saving tips

Summertime is all about enjoyment, whether that means taking a vacation, spending time on the beach or enjoying the company of family and friends at parties and on patios. With so many fun things to do, who wants to stay cooped up indoors with housework and a to-do list? Make sure you’re able to take advantage of everything the season has to offer with these tips that can help you spend more time under the sun. Avoid shopping on weekends. If you work a typical nineto-five schedule, you probably do your grocery shopping and home renovation store visits on the weekend because it’s when you have more time on your hands. Since that’s true for most people, you’ll face longer trips and more crowded spaces. Try to carve out some time on a weekday evening, especially Monday or Tuesday, and you’ll free up precious weekend time and avoid long lines. Simplify meal prep. Don’t sacrifice eating healthy, nutritious food when you’re pressed for time. Instead, look for low- or noprep meal options like Mann’s Nourish Bowls at the grocery store. These ready-to-eat single-serve meals feature superfood veggies like sweet potato, kohlrabi and kale. Developed by chefs, the bowls are ready in just a couple of minutes in your microwave. Serve as a standalone meal or as a base with your favorite protein. Clean as you go. When it comes to keeping your home clean and organized, it pays to do a little bit at a time rather than spend a whole day or weekend on chores. Wipe

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way towards keeping your home tidy and ready for spurof-the-moment summer gatherings.

Public Auction

* * * * * NEW LOCATION * * * * * AUCTION LOCATION:

St. Rd. 13 North of S w a y z e e , IN to farm. 1273 N. 800 W-27. Converse, IN.

TERMS: Cash or check with picture I.D. Not responsible for accidents or items after sold. Statements made day of sale take precedence over any printed matter. IN sales tax will be collected.

Associates Auction Service

11352 S. Strawtown Pike Kokomo, IN 46901

Lester T. Miller (765) 395-7556 Kokomo, IN AU01035555

Allen Miller Amboy, IN

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day, July 21 Satur 2018 @ 10:00 A.M.

Case Backhoe & Dozer, Trailers, Stump Grinder, ZTR Mowers, Equipment

Case 580M 4X4 ext. hoe, C.A.H. , 1780 hrs.; Case 850 dozer w/20” tracks, 5 shank ripper, 8,987 hrs.; Wilmar Wrangler 4X4 gas wheel ldr., 2,573 hrs.; 00 GMC C-8500 diesel truck with 10’ B&H, 150K miles; 95 GMC 3500 w/flatbed; Corn Pro 18K 20’+5’ G.N. trailer; 16’ tri-ax. trailer; Ford 4610 diesel tractor, 2,218 hrs.; Miller Pro 3 pt. stump grinder; Kewanee 20’ FF disk; Hiniker field cult.; J.D. 900-5 shank ripper; County Line 6’ 3 pt. tiller; 2 bott. plow; Miller 22 h.p. welder generator; Hustler 4600-14’diesel batwing mower, 1,282 hrs.; Woods 6215 ZTR diesel mower 61”, 1500 hrs.; Grasshopper 718-SL52 front deck, 766 hrs.; M.C. 6’ Lawn Genie mower w/bagger; Cushman turf truckster; 6’ lawn roller; Bush Hog 6’ mower; skid loader pallet forks;(4) skid loader tires/rims; 10T wgn. gear; 1,100 gal wtr. wgn.; 200 gal. fuel tank w/pump. Tools, Band Saw, Trash Pump

30T hyd. press; Dewalt grease gun; parts washer; lg. metal band saw; air tools; miter & RAS; bench grinders; jacks and stands; drill press; bolt bins; chains & binders; trash pump; air hoists; anvil; ox/acet. torch set; 20 ga. wheels & tires; (6) hyd. cylinders; Loading available day of auction Owner: The Late Jim Miller Jeff Miller, Personal Representative

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3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE, 2060 W 400 S, 3rd house west of Hwy 13 and 400 south, Thurs. July 19 and Fri. July 20 8-5. Clothing, household items, D.P. exercise bike, misc. wood moldings, sch 40 plastic pipe, many other items, fertilizer spreader.

ESTATE SALE, 7/20 9-5 & 7/21 9-1, 1682 E 250S Dora Rd. Air compressor, welder mechanics tools, hunting & fishing equip., mower, furniture, washer/dryer, misc. household & electronics. CASH ONL, NO early sales.

LARGE GARAGE Sale Fri., July 20, 8-4 & Sat., July 21, 8-12, 1260 W 400 S, Lot 2. Name brand girl clothes sizes 2T-14, boy size 5-12, Nike, Justice & more, women size M-L, Maurices, Silvers, LuLa Roe, purses, lots of kid shoes, soccer & football cleats, grill, housewares, king & twin headboard, crib, Barbie house & more.

Wabash City

HUGE SALE Thurs.-Sat., 8-6, 134 Gladstone St.

WABASH LIGHTHOUSE MISSION Thrift Store storewide 1/2 price sale, Thurs., Fri. & Sat., July 26, 27, 28, 806 N Cass St. 9am-4pm. Check us out on FB for our sales & specials.

YARD SALE, 1074 Pike St., Fri. & Sat. July 20 & 21, 8am-3pm. Hegner scroll saw & blades, books, puzzles, 6’ kitchen cabinets complete, studio easel, 3 Larson storm doors - white, nerf toys, junior girl clothes, womens size 6 1/2 shoes, tools, glassware, many other items.

North Manchester

BARN SALE July 20th, 21st. 957 State Road 114 W, 8am-5pm Friday, 8am12pm Sat. Antiques, Primitives, household, patio furniture, puzzles, books, Jones Steele Dale O’Hara WAMPLER GARAGE SALE Come and get the good stuff! Like new couch, Queen Mattress, Name Brand Clothes, a little something for everyone. 2315E-1175N Shock Road, east of Manchester Elementary No Early Sales Thursday July 19th 4-8, Friday July 20th 8-5, Saturday July 21st 8-12

LaFontaine

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NOW HIRING • Utility Operators/General Labor • Maintenance • Mobile Mechanics

Excellent Benefits: • Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance • 401k Savings Plan • Attendance Bonus • Safety Bonus • Paid Holidays • Vacation

Real Alloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Apply in Person Real Alloy: 4525 W. Old 24 Wabash, IN No Phone Calls Please High School Diploma or GED required

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

Someone dependable to work general labor. Mowing, Landscaping, Trimming. 30 to 45 hours per week. Experience preferred. Valid Drivers License Required Call 260-571-3723

Email: rm663@hotmail.com

Meadowbrook North Apts! 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSES! Limited time for the 1st, 10 qualified move-in’s will receive an Alexa Echo dot!

For questions contact Tiffanie Love at 260-563-8534 or come to the rental office to apply at 1289 Meadowbrook Lane, Wabash 22984

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money before delivering its service. All funds are based in US dollars. Toll free numbers may or may not reach Canada.

Articles For Sale

2 CEMETARY LOTS FOR SALE in Memorial Lawns Cemetery. $600 for both. Please contact Ron & Shirley Crist 317-778-0122 or 317-777-0802.

2-245/70R 17 Mastercraft tires, 90% tread, $200. Call 260-330-1393.

60 GOOD QUALITY SKIDS for sale, $3 each or 10 for $25. Call 260-3779242. ANTIQUE OAK SHOWCASE, excellent condition, $495 OBO. Call 260-5716476.

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, IN

FIREWOOD FOR SALE, You haul. Call 260-5713842.

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

PICKING WHITE HALF RUNNERS Monday & Thursday. Call 260-5633762 to get on list. Zucchini, cucumbers, green tomatoes, Blue Lake Beans for canning and red potatoes also available.

SIDERS BLUEBERRY FARM, 6254 W 200 N, Rochester, now open Monday-Friday 8-6 & Saturday 8-2. U-Pick, $1.90. Call 574-223-6632 for Ready Picked information.

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NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION

Notice is hereby given that CYNTHIA J. HALL was on the 20th day of June, 2018, appointed personal representative of the estate of JOHN K. DYSON, deceased, who died on the 25th day of April, 2018, and was authorized to administer his estate without Court supervision. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file those claims in the office of the Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court within three (3) months after the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or those claims will be forever barred.

Employment

KID’S FIRST CHILDCARE: Hiring Full Time Caregiver. Must love children. Mail resume along with references to: Kids First, 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992 or call (260) 563-7665 for application. Deadline for resumes is July 25, 2018. Experience preferred but not required. LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED CDL DRIVER to haul grain locally. Home every night. Call 260-571-1946.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 20th day of June, 2018.

Polly J. Dobbs Attorney No. 24859-49 DOBBS LEGAL GROUP, LLC 52 N. Broadway Peru, Indiana 46970 (765) 470-7090

SWEET CORN, green beans, red beets by the 1/2 or the bushel, sweet onions, squash, tomatoes, etc. For large orders, call 260-723-4172 ext. 1, leave message. Graber’s Welding, 8350 S 850 W, South Whitley, IN 46787.

TRI-AXLE DUMP truck driver needed, experienced preferred 260-5190283.

Elaine J. Martin Circuit Court Clerk

Wabash City Schools will have a 3rd & 4th grade special education position available for the 2018-2019 School Year.

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FIRST CUTTING grass Alfalfa hay - small square bales, $5. Very nice hay. Call 260-307-6060.

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LOOKING FOR FREE BARN WOOD, WOOD PLANKS OR SHIPLAP for projects. Would greatly appreciate. Will gladly pick up. Call 260-571-5980 and leave message. WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

1 BR A-frame duplex, southside, W/D hook-up, central air, $465 plus utilities. 260-563-7743. 4 BR BEAUTIFUL HOME FOR RENT, 9166 W 800 N, Bippus. Detached garage, $680/mo.(includes water & sewage), renter pays all other utilities. $600 dep., NO PETS, NO SMOKING, For appointment call 260-344-1305.

4 BR possibility home, 1 BA, utility room w/ washer & dryer connection, renter pays all utilities, gas heat, c/a, $600 mo. rent, $800 dep. NO PETS. Call 260571-3842. WABASH - VERY NICE APTS, all utilities furnished, references required, NO PETS, NO SMOKING, $300 deposit. Call Abundant Life Property Management. 260-274-0156.

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*.-.-/(#0,&0"+ /)$ !' +%0, (Part-time) Wabash County Central Dispatch is seeking an individual to work part-time any day or any shift. Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Must pass a hearing test, background check and drug screen. Good computer and communication skills are required. Preference will be given to IDACS-NCIC qualified applicants. A Wabash County employment application must be received by July 24, 2018. A resume may supplement the application, but a county application is required. Applications are available in the county auditor’s office in the courthouse from 8-4, M-F or by contacting: County Coordinator/HR Director 1 West Hill Street, Suite 202 Wabash, IN 46992 Phone: (260) 563-0661 ext. 1290 E-mail: jdils@wabashcounty.in.gov EEO M/F/D/V

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Fair is in full swing The Wabash County 4-H Fair is in full swing. Starting on Friday, July 13, the fair had numerous activities at the fairgrounds, including the 4-H Horse and Pony Show, as well as a kiddie tractor pull and a reception with Queen Jirni Cripe and her court. Activities will continue throughout the rest of the week, culminating with the annual livestock auction beginning at 3 p.m. Friday. The midway is open through Saturday.

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925 MILL ST, WABASH

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310 GREEN ACRE LN, WABASH

1259 RICHMOND DR, WABASH

1260 N WABASH ST, WABASH

$74,500 • MLS# 201816855

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$105,000 • MLS# 201826808

$159,900 • MLS# 201830019

• Completely Remodeled 3 Bedroom 2 Bath over 1500 sqft Home • New Open Concept Kitchen • Nice New Front Deck

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HISTORIC HOME

1515 PETERSON DR, WABASH

44 W SINCLAIR ST, WABASH

$172,500 • MLS# 201819308

$174,500 • MLS# 201821693

• Move in Ready 3 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ over 2200 sqft Home • Large Dining Room w/ Stone Wood Burning Fireplace • Oversized 2 Car Garage & A Frame Storage Shed

981 MILL ST, WABASH

• 2 Bedroom Home on a Nice Corner Lot • Newer Vinyl Siding, & Replacement Windows • 20x12 Back Deck for Entertaining

11 S MAIN ST, SERVIA

• Cute 3 Bedroom 2 Bath over 1100 sqft Home • Large Eat-in Kitchen with LOTS of Oak Cabinets • New Central Air in 2017, New Paint, 200 amp service

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421 ANNA ST, WABASH

• All New Interior Paint w/ Hardwood floors • Newer Roof, Vinyl Siding, & Replacement Windows • Detatched Garage w/ Paved Drive

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9794 N 700 W, ROANN

• Large Custom Eat-in Kitchen w/ Quartz Countertop • 3 Car Finished Detatched garage • Paved Circle Drive & Large Back Deck overlooking Lake

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•Newly updated in Sunnymede Subdivision • Spacious Open Concept Living and Kitchen • Full Basement w/ 1/2 bath

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5587 E 300 N, URBANA

• Gorgeous Custome Built Craftsman w/ over 6,000 sqft on 50 acres • Chefs Kitchen w/ Amish Built Cherry Cabinets •Guest Cottage on 6 acre Pond w/ Basement Boat Garage

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