The Paper of Wabash County - Nov. 21, 2018, Issue

Vol. 41, No. 36

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City to consider smoking ban

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com An ordinance seeking to eliminate smoking in workplaces and public places throughout the City of Wabash is expected to be considered on Monday, Nov. 26, by the Wabash City Council.

Under the measure, proposed by Dan

Gray, executive director of the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, smoking would be prohibited in all enclosed public places including bars, bingo facilities, parking structures, polling places, lobbies, restaurants, restrooms, retail stores, service lines, theaters, all private clubs and hallways and other common areas of apartment buildings, condo-

miniums, trailer parks, retirement facilities and nursing homes.

It also would be prohibited in all private and semi-private rooms in nursing homes, and all hotel and motel guest rooms.

“Smoking cigarettes are the number one preventable cause of diseases and death in the United States. Secondhand

smoke is the third,” Dan Gray, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition executive director, told The Paper of Wabash County. “It is classified as cancer-causing agent by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with more than 70 chemicals that cause cancer.

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Election board waives fines

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

for the blessings we have been given, the season of Christmas that reminds us that amazing things, no world-changing things can come in small packages or small communities,” he continued. “The Christmas season originally started with a light, a beacon which drew people on a journey of hope and expectations. Those traveling had to take steps of faith. They had to be bold, at times fearless, on their journey. The star was the constant on that journey.

“May we look at our Christmas lights as a reminder that we are a city on the hill,

Fines against 11 candidates and a political action committee were waived by the Wabash County Election Board on Wednesday morning, Nov. 14.

The fines – which ranged from $250 to $1,000 — were leveled for failure to meet the deadline for filing financial reports with the Wabash County Clerk’s office.

According to Clerk Elaine Martin, candidates and PACS must file the reports depending on the salary for the office one is seeking (at least $5,000) or if a candidate raises or spends more than $500. The deadline for filing was noon Friday, Oct. 19.

Candidates who failed to file the paperwork on time faced fines of $50 per day, with a maximum fine of $1,000.

Those candidates who failed to meet the deadline, the numbers of days late and fines were: County Clerk candidate Lori Draper, 13 days, $650 fine.

County Assessor candidate Kelly Schenkel, 13 days, $650 fine.

County Recorder candidate Eric Rish, 13 days, $650 fine.

Former sheriff ’s candidate Walter Woods, 18 days, $900 fine.

Waltz Township Trustee candidate Michael Ruse, 20 days, $1,000

Complaints from two North Manchester residents against the Friends of Manchester Schools political action committee were dismissed Wednesday morning, Nov. 14, by the Wabash County Election Board.

Manchester Community Schools candidate Kevin Kling and North Manchester businessman Robert Sklar each filed complaints about the PAC with Wabash County Clerk Elaine Martin.

Kling’s complaint, filed Oct. 22, was over the fact the PAC failed to file the proper financial paperwork by the Oct. 19 deadline.

“I want them to be fined or even more,” Kling wrote.

Sklar, on Oct. 23, also complained about the PAC’s failure to meet the deadline. He also complained that offi-

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Santa Claus waves to children of all ages who greeted him upon his arrival Friday night, Nov. 16, at the Wabash County Courthouse. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Holiday season begins in county

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Christmas season officially kicked off in the City of Wabash on Friday night, Nov. 16.

About 200 people gathered on the Wabash County Courthouse lawn to watch as the lights on the dome were turned on and Santa Claus arrived via a Wabash Fire Department truck.

Meanwhile, hundreds walked through the downtown area during the Wabash Marketplace Inc.’s annual Downtown Holiday Night to Remember.

At the Courthouse, the crowd

listened as youngsters from O.J. Neighbours Elementary School serenaded them with Christmas carols ranging from “Frosty the Snowman” and “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” to “Up on the House Top” and “The 12 Days of Christmas.”

Wabash City Council President Eric Schoening, standing in for Mayor Scott Long, and Wabash County Commissioners President Brian Haupert also gave brief remarks.

The lighting of the Courthouse lights, Schoening said, “heralds in the season.”

“The season of Thanksgiving

Board rejects complaints against PAC

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

There are many ways to prepare a turkey

By Josh Sigler and Joseph Slacian news@thepaperofwabash.com What must one do to prepare a Thanksgiving turkey? Well, that all depends, according to students in Heather Mickelson’s kindergarten class at O.J. Neighbours Elementary School.

About the only thing the youngsters agree upon is there is a turkey being prepared.

Other ingredients range from

salt and pepper, to any number of eggs, flour, cake and even ice cream.

As for cooking time, well …

When Aidell Y. cooks, flour, ice cream and cake and are mixed together before adding the turkey. Cooking the turkey lasts for 50 hours at 50 degrees.

Adalynn H. doesn’t worry about the cooking. She simply puts the turkey in a pan, then adds barbecue sauce to it. Next comes some cheese and eggs.

“Last, you can eat it,” she

said.

Drake P. must have a powerful oven, for he puts the turkey in a pot, then adds cheese, sugar and salt.

“Last,” he said, “bake the turkey at 500 degrees for two minutes.”

Joe B. combines flour and sauce before putting in the turkey. He then adds powder.

“You cook it at 12 degrees for one hour,” he said.

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MCS interim superintendent resigns

By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r Community Schools I n t e r i m Superintendent Mike Pettibone told school board members during the first week of November that he’s resigning.

On Tuesday, Nov. 13, the MCS School Board accepted his resignation, effective Dec. 31, 2018, at its monthly meeting.

Pettibone has been the interim superintendent for MCS since July 2017. He was sought out after the board needed to replace former superintendent Dr. William Reichhart and needed someone quick to be superintendent.

The abrupt resignation, and the timing of tendering it the day after a hotly debated midterm election in Manchester, has drawn some questions.

“My gig was done originally June 30,” Pettibone said.

“When I came on board July 2017, I signed a one-year contract, and then I continued for another year.”

He said his contract with MCS was very much an openended, gentlemens’ type deal.

“I wasn’t locking them in, and they weren’t locking me in,” Pettibone said of his contract. “Both ends have the flexibility to do anything, and that was very much up front.

There are no penalties, there are no obligations if they found a new one.

MCS School Board Vice President Sally Krouse echoed that the contract between Pettibone and MCS was very open-ended at the board meeting.

“When you hire an interim, you pay me

a wage,” Pettibone said. “But you don’t pay me health insurance, no teacher retirement funds, no annuities, I said I wasn’t going to be a member of any professional organizations, for example,” Pettibone said. “The school is saving by having an interim because of that.”

Pettibone was retired when MCS found him last year.

His resume includes 26 years in the P l y m o u t h Community Schools system, three years in South Bend Schools, and he retired in 2013 after 11 years with Adams Central. After retiring, Pettibone worked for a group called Administrator Assistance, he said.

“Where I did a variety of work, including reviewed contracts of school d e p a r t m e n t s throughout the state for the Indiana Department of Education,” he said.

Pettibone then went on later to have interim superintendent stints with LaPorte schools, School City of Mishawaka, and now, here.

Pettibone will not assist in the finding or hiring of a new interim or permanent superintendent, he said.

“Indiana School Boards Association will find a new superintendent,” he said.

Michael Adamson from ISBA will meet with the current MCS school board on Nov. 27 for a public work session. That work session will be to put together the brochure that MCS will use to have published and distributed about the superintendent opening.

The brochure will include information such as what MCS is looking for in a superintendent, who MCS is, and also all of the details of the job — pay, benefits, and so forth.

“And then he’ll (Adamson) collect the applications, then the school board does all the screening, and the school board will decide the process,” Pettibone said of the way it will work between ISBA and MCS. The new school board will hire the new, permanent superintendent next year, he said.

The old school board will need to find and hire an interim, or appoint one from within the school system,

before Jan. 1, 2019.

Pettibone said that’s the way the current school board wanted it. When his contract was up in June, he said the school board was well aware that there was an election and new board members coming up soon, “so they kind of said, ‘Hey, if you stick around a little longer,” Pettibone said.

A school is required to have a superintendent – interim or otherwise. Pettibone sees his work as interim as more than just a person authorized to sign papers for the state.

It’s no secret Pettibone was a supporter of the controversial fieldhouse referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot.

But he wants to make sure people know that while the timing may seem political, it is not.

Does he think the referendum would have been a good thing? Yes. Is he quitting because it failed to pass? No. Did the failure of the refer-

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Absolutely yes.

Pettibone and his wife, Carol, live nearly an hour away in Bluffton. She needs back surgery, and the recovery is expected to last six to eight weeks, he said.

“Other people have been taking her to doctors’ appointments because of my role here,” he said.

He also said he and his brother share responsibility for taking care of their father, who is 91 years old and lives in an assisted living facility.

“And right now my contribution has been basically none,” Pettibone said. “The time came to finally admit that.”

The timing, is indeed, about the results of the election and about the responsibility Pettibone feels as leader of the schools.

“If the referendum would’ve passed, I would’ve felt a greater responsibility to walk through the process with the school of you know, the architect, bonds, to use my experiences to help guide them through,” Pettibone said. “But, since it didn’t pass, and I have these personal responsibili-

ties at home, let’s just say it not passing made my decision a lot easier to do what I needed to do for my family.”

Atthe school board meeting Tuesday night, Administrator Assistance CoFounder Dr. Gib Crimmins spoke to the board and explained what his company does. MCS Board President Steve Flack reached out to Crimmins after Pettibone submitted his resignation.

“Our motto is we help schools solve p r o b l e m s , ” Crimmins said, noting that for the last 18 months, Administrator Assistance has been the emergency manager to Muncie Schools. That contract was only supposed to last for six months, he said, but it is coming to an end soon.

Administrator Assistance has a network of retired education professionals, who want to work in some capacity in education, just not full time, Crimmins said. He mentioned Pettibone’s past work with the company, and said perhaps they will see him again in the future.

When Crimmins

spoke about what is expected from an interim superintendent, he first said, “You’ve gotta remember, they did retire once.”

He told the board “distance is expensive,” so his company tries to find someone in the “general area.”

Crimmins also said that typically an interim superintendent works three days a week and that typically a daily rate is set up for wages.

“We have someone interested in helping out if that’s what you need,” Crimmins told the board. But of course, MCS has to like and choose the person, too. That process is due to begin at the work session later this month.

Pettibone said officially at the school board meeting that he is leaving but did not go into any further detail, and the only conversation about his resignation was at the very opening of the meeting with information from Crimmins. remarkable things taking place.”

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City to consider smoking ban free ordinance is to protect all people of Wabash from this danger. Smoke free policies are the most effective way to protect everyone from secondhand exposure.

The U. S. Surgeon General has concluded that that there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke.

There is an estimate of 1,300 deaths among Hoosiers each year that die from secondhand smoke

exposure.

“It makes sense to take this step to make Wabash a healthier place to live.”

The measure also seeks to ban smoking within 15 feet of entrances, operable windows and ventilation systems where smoking is prohibited, on all outdoor property adjacent to buildings owned, leased or operated by the City of Wabash and that is under

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control of the city, within 15 feet of outdoor seating and serving areas of restaurants and bars, within 50 feet of all outdoor playgrounds, and 15 feet from the point of service – whether one is on foot or in a vehicle – of all outdoor service lines, among other sites.

The state’s smoking ban currently prohibits smoking within 8 feet of doorways.

“The original state law had it at 20 feet,” Gray said. “The 8 feet was a compromise to get the law passed. It is a proven fact that 8 feet from an open door or window does not prevent the smoke to move into the building entrance when the door is opened. We have had businesses comment that 8 feet is not enough, they still can smell the smoke when someone enters the building if someone is standing outside smoking.

“This does not mean you cannot smoke on the sidewalks where the businesses are located. You just are not to linger in front of the entrances or windows of those buildings. Again, it is a measure to provide better protection.”

He also defended prohibiting smoking in private clubs, saying, “We can justify prohibiting smoking anywhere a group of people gather based on public health.

Prohibiting smoking in any public gathering, whether it is in bars or private member clubs, protects everyone, even those that smoke. Smoke free air, even for those that smoke, help the lungs to properly breathe cleaner air.

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Mayor Scott Long, in October, took to Facebook to seek public input and launched a poll which overwhelming (64 percent of those responding) disapproved of the ban.

“The survey question could be misleading in how someone would respond,” Gray said. “The proposed ordinance is not against smoking and does not prevent people from smoking and using the electronic cigarette. It limits where you can smoke or vape in public places only. It is about secondhand smoke exposure, not smoking.

“What we read on social media does not represent what the majority believe to be right. I am not sure how you would measure the results of that survey. All I know that when I first saw it and when the survey was over, the percentage did not change.”

Several Council members questioned

by The Paper of Wabash County also said they had concerns with the measure.

“I was taken back initially by the sheer scope in which the proposed ordinance wanted to affect the businesses in the private sector,” Council President Eric Schoening said.

“Especially when I felt a majority of businesses in the community had already made policies to reduce, if not eliminate, smoking in their establishments. They made the decision based upon their clientele and the economic impact achieved through their policy.

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smoking in their establishments must feel they are catering to a demographic that desires a location to patronize and socialize for them specifically.”

He said he’s received three comments from the public, two of which came he was unable to verify the persons’ identities. The third thought the ban was a good idea, he said, “but also thought it was taking away from people’s personal liberties.”

Council member Doug Adams doesn’t believe the ordinance is needed as written.

“I believe most of the smoking people understand that others have concerns about smoking and do their best to not infringe on their personal space,” he told The Paper. “I also believe that those that are not considerate of others are going to smoke as they choose anyway smoking ordinance or not.

“I have at times, including first Fridays, looked for smokers downtown and have not seen a problem. As far as businesses and private clubs I think it is up to them as to whether they allow smoking or not in their facilities.”

Council member Mitch Figert said, “The proposed ordinance being presented by the Wabash County Tobacco Free office is comprehensive in the fact that it limits tobacco use in nearly all forms and all public settings. The benefits to this type of ordinance, in my opinion, improve the overall health of the community and protect children from second hand smoke while playing in the park and enjoying community events.

As adults we are able to make our own choices, but many times children do not

have that same opportunity.”

Council member Marc Shelley said that while he understands the sentiment behind the measure, “I do not favor the ordinance.”

“I believe in the public and their ability to ‘vote’ economically with their dollars whether to visit a smoking or nonsmoking environment,” he told The Paper. “It is restricting the public’s ability to choose, and that I oppose. I do not favor additional government control over our lives. We have more than enough already at the national and state level.

“So if the ordinance is proposed, I intend to vote ‘no.’

However, he, as well as Schoening and Adams, expressed concern about how the measure would be enforced.

One Wabash Police Department officer has already told The Paper that even if the measure is passed, he won’t enforce it.

Adams said, “If the ordinance were to pass I feel that enforcement would become another issue.

“One of my biggest concerns lies in the scope the government plays in our private lives,” Schoening said.

“There are aspects of this ordinance that open the door for over-reach. The overall tone of the ordinance is authoritarian and open to excesses, such as Sec. 6-286 Liberal Construction. The other aspect of this ordinance that I see it being difficult to administer the policing and execution of it.”

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Council member Bryan Dillon also questioned how the measure could be enforced, noting former Mayor Bob Va n l a n d i n g h a m often said passing an ordinance is easy; getting it enforced is difficult.

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ordinance would be enforced and also protecting the right of local business owners and citizens who do use tobacco,” Figert said. “Those questions I hope can be answered by Mr. Dan Gray when then ordinance is formally presented to the council.”

Council member Bonnie Corn said she has been contacted by several constituents, 10 of whom want to ban smoking in bars and seven who want to keep smoking available.

“I’m not sure people are paying attention,” she said.

Council member Bob Greene failed to respond to The Paper questioning.

Gray said he appreciated the Long’s efforts to get public input on the matter.

“This policy effects everyone in Wabash and everyone should have a voice,” he said. “We elect the mayor and our City Council to represent the city’s desires and to protect us from any harm or dangerous activity. We all recognize that everyone does not agree with everything that is decided. But we, however, try to represent the belief ’s and desires of the majority. Our government was built on that principle.”

Figert also encouraged the public to continue contacting council members with their views on this and other topics.

“I continue to encourage constituents to reach out to their council member and attend council meetings,” he said. “We are elected to represent the majority of our constituents but the only way we can do that is if they are willing to share their opinion.

I am optimistic that when this ordinance is presented that there will be guests sitting in the council chambers to speak for or against it but would encourage citizens to attend meetings routinely to stay engaged with the leadership of their city.”

The Wabash City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Wabash at Wabash City Hall.

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Election board waives fines fine.

C o u n t y Commissioner candidate Jeff Dawes, 22 days, $1,000 fine Noble Township Trustee candidate Lori Harnish, 21 days, $1,000 fine.

Lagro Township Trustee Eric Terrell, 15 days, $750 fine.

County Council candidate Matt Dillon, 18 days, $900 fine.

Paw Paw Township Trustee Ashley Cordes, 18 days, $900 fine.

MSD School Board candidate Matt Driscoll, 7 days, $350 fine.

Friends of Manchester Schools PAC, 5 days, $250 fine.

Martin said this is the first time in recent memory that such hearings and fines have never been issued.

“As a small county, as a small community, in all the years that I’ve been in the clerk’s office, we’re a small county and we all know each other, for the most part,” she said. “There must really be an interest in filing on time your financial records. whether you’re a candidate, if you’re an elected official for many years or you’re a first time candidate, the general opinion has been it’s not really a big deal.”

At times, she said, opposing candidates may come and look to see if an opponent has filed and who has been contributing to their campaign. That being the case, she said, no one has ever filed a complaint prior to this year.

“In our county

we’ve kind of taken a hands-off approach in that it’s really up to the candidate to do what they’re supposed to do,” she said, “and the Indiana Elections Division has always told us for many years that we’re not the police of these type of reports.

The last few years they’ve changed their mind. The thinking has been we, as the Election Board, really need to get on candidates. We need to remind them to do the report. We need to send notices when they’re a few days late. Remind them before they’re due.

Get on them after they’re due, and start fining them.

“That’s why the statute has been changed to read ‘there shall be a $50 fine’ starting from that very first day.”

Board member Nan Roe said the board doesn’t have a desire to punish people or place a heavy financial burden on people who are willing to file, run and serve their community.

“That being said,” she continued, “we had complaints filed and we had no choice to have this hearing.

We don’t make the law. The state election board makes the law.

This is not our law.

This is something that is mandated to us.”

Every candidate received a packet which spells out who has to file financial papers and when, she noted.

“I would strongly urge present candidates and future candidates to read that

material when it’s given to them” Roe said. “We don’t want to have another meeting like this again.

We would prefer that this takes care of the matter and we not face this same problem.

“We want candidates that need to file to file. I can’t say that strongly enough.”

Board member Susan Dockter concurred.

“In light of things that are going on nationally, we do want to look at the laws and suggest that they be followed more so in the future,” she said. “Again, we’re a small county. It’s hard to get candidates to run for offices here.

We don’t want to set precedent that will certainly discourage people from running for office because we want that to be open to everybody.

“The one thing that we take from the mandate we have from the Indiana State Board of Elections is that the word ‘shall’ is included in the description of fines for candidates or PACs. We’re really looking at that word, ‘shall.’ That means a lot to us, that we get to describe what to do.”

Dillon, who also serves as the Wabash County Republican Party’s vice chair, apologized to the board for his oversight. He also said in the future party leaders plan to remind candidates about the importance of filing, and will remind them several times as the deadline approaches to be sure the paperwork is filled out and

filed.

Driscoll, in an email to the board, also apologized for the oversight.

In his previous runs for the school board, Martin said, discussing the email contents, he had never had to fill out such a form because he didn’t spend more than $500 on his campaign.

After hearing from just the two candidates, Roe made a motion to waive the fines “based on the fact the Election Board is given broad latitude on what to do with the fines in terms of enforcing them, reducing them or eliminating them.”

But she added a strong warning that “this should not happen again.”

The board unanimously approved the measure.

Martin noted afterward that the vote had to be unanimous, otherwise the fines would have remained in place.

After the meeting, board members said they didn’t believe the fines would set a precedent for other candidates who failed to file the proper paperwork in the future.

“I think that was one of the reasons I wanted to be pretty clear on, that we have never had this happen before where complaints have been filed,” Martin said.

“Historically we have looked at it as no one really cares that much. But the election division is putting it on the election board that from now on you’re going to

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start and you shall do this and you shall do that. I think, going forward, we as a group are hoping that this will remind candidates that this will be taken more seriously.

“It’s taken seriously this time, but we are at a point that when we fine, we may have to stick with that fine. We want to send a pretty strong message to those that fail to do so, as well as the media when you report this, that going forward the election board will look at these and, in all likelihood, will be fining in the future.”

Roe also said, “I hope they understood, at least, my stern warning that we don’t expect this to happen again. We’re being lenient this time, but there is a rule and they’ve been

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Dockter said the only caveat is that the school board candidates don’t run with party affiliation, “so

they don’t have the reminder. It will just have to be brought up to them explicitly that there is a law.”

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Board rejects complaints against PAC cials were spending “funds prior to forming and filing the PAC, mailing letters to teachers and staff of MCS by gaining access to private address information not available to others, providing deceptive information about the financial impact of the referendum on taxes via their own online calculator,” and that they failed “to report donations or in-kind donations.”

Prior to dealing with the complaints, the board waived fines against the PAC and 11 other candidates who all failed to meet the filing dead-

line.

“Given that (Kling’s) complaint is for their late filing of their report, they did file it and we have now addressed that report delinquency, there is no step or no action that we now need to take,” Martin said on behalf of the board.

“We have addressed the delinquent filing and therefore addressed that complaint.”

Before addressing Sklar’s complaint point by point, Martin noted the board reached out to the Indiana Election Division’s legal cocounsel for their opinions – one Republican

and one Democrat.

The complaint that the PAC failed to report donations or in-kind donations is not applicable, Martin said.

“When we received his complaint on Oct. 23, (the PAC) had not yet filed the report” she said. “To say they didn’t do something makes no sense, since they hadn’t filed the report.”

The board, in the opinion of the attorneys, also has no authority over his complain that the PAC provided deception information on the financial impact of the referendum.

“There is no law

against deceptive political advertising,” she added.

As for the mailings, Martin said “the county election board has no authority over such things. There is no election law that the county election board could enforce with that allegation, even if it were true.”

In regard to spending funds prior to forming the fact, Martin, reading the opinion of Indiana Election Division attorney Dale Simmons, said “state law actually contemplates that a PAC might spend money before filing their (formation paperwork)

since they are only required to file it no later than noon 10 days after becoming a PAC. … However, the complainant has alleged no facts upon which you can base a conclusion … so that is really not applicable, also.”

As with Kling’s complaint, Sklar’s complaint about failing to meet the filing deadline is true, Martin said.

“We already addressed that, assessed the fine and have waived it,” she continued. “So that is the only one of five complaints that is pertinent to the election board and we’ve

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already addressed that, so his complaint is now reviewed in totality.”

Board member Susan Dockter assured the public that the board did take every complaint seriously.

“I feel like we are in a legal obligation to do so,” she said. “But again, I just want to stress that we are a small county and we want the public to be involved in working for their schools and their community.

“I hated to set a precedent maybe encouraging things we really don’t want to get into. So that’s why, at this time, we

chose to waive it and let it go as it is.”

Following the meeting, PAC co-chair Nancy Alspaugh said the group was pleased with the decision not to assess fines “to any candidate or PAC.” “We appreciate everyone’s support and cooperation. I think we’ve all learned a lot through this process. I know I certainly have. It’s been a learning experience, one that I would certainly advise anyone planning to run for office to make sure they know what the laws are and they file their reports at the appropriate time.”

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Bidding were Miller Building LLC, Amboy, $329,120; R a n d a l l Construction, Wabash, $365,006; and O&R Building LLC, $430,000.

The board took the bids under advisement.

The city is looking to build a five-bay maintenance facility at the street department. Three of the bays would be dedicated to maintenance

and repairs of city vehicles. A fourth bay would be for storage and the fifth would be for washing vehicles.

In another street department matter, the department received permission to purchase a small dump truck chassis from Button Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Kokomo for $45,578.

S t r e e t Superintendent Scott Richardson told the board that he solicited quotes from two other Dodge dealerships, but both said they could not do so at

this time.

The purchase is just for a chassis. It will need various equipment added to it; that is likely to cost another $40,000.

C l e rk - T r e a s u r e r Wendy Frazier assured the board that the department had the money in its budget for the purchase.

In a final matter, the board gave B u i l d i n g Commissioner John Stephens permission to advertise the sale of a piece of land at 531 E. Hill St.

The city demolished a structure at the site in 2017, Stephens told the board. The site must be appraised, and the winning bid must be at least the amount the site was appraised for.

He told the board that the land is too small to build upon, and that a neighbor had expressed interest in purchasing the land.

City Attorney Randi ZimmermanIrgang will prepare the legal ad, which will include the stipulation that the buyer must reside in Wabash County. The city also will maintain the right to reject any and all bids.

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Chili Cook-off raises $41,000 for local groups

Re p re s e n t at ive s from 15 local organizations received funds Thursday night, Nov. 15, from the proceeds of the 16th annual Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off.

The non-profit groups received between $2,000 and $4,000 each. A total of $41,000 was distributed this year by the Chili Cook-off Committee during a ceremony at the Wabash Elks Lodge.

Receiving $2,000 were: F.I.S.H., Blessings in a Backpack, Honeywell Educational Outreach Program, the Little Free Pantry, Quilts of Honor, the Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club and Wabash County Christmas Spirit.

Receiving $3,000 were: the Fame Festival, Hands of Hope, Wabash County Cancer Society, Growing Grounds, and the Light House Mission.

Receiving $4,000 were Wabash County Transit, the North Manchester Early Learning Center and the Lagro Canal Foundation.

Re p re s e n t at ive s from the various organizations were thankful for the donation from the cook-off.

“This money will help us pay for the visiting musicians and clinicians to share with all the kids who will be at the FAME Festival,” Fame representative Beth Miller said.

Megan Henderson, programming coordinator for Blessings in a Backpack, said the funding will help purchase food for local school children who qualify for free or reduced lunches and who may not have access to food on the weekend.

“We appreciate this donation so much,” she said.

Early Learning Center representative Janet French said the funds will help the group offset the costs incurred each week.

“We have to make up a lot of money that is not covered by all parent fees,” she said.

“We are just so grateful.”

Bev Ferry, director of Living Well Wabash County

which oversees the transit program, said the funds will support the free rides given to those who go to such places as food pantries, soup kitchens and 85 Hope, the county’s free clinic.

“Also, we have a

share the fare program where, say a mother takes her child to daycare and then goes to work, we just charge them for one (rider),” she said.

Christmas Spirit representative Kara Fulmer said the group is thankful for the

funds it received and the support it receives from throughout Wabash County.

“We use the funds to buy Christmas gifts for children in Wabash County, families in need,” she said.

“All the funds stay in Wabash County.”

Heidi Vandermark, victim advocate for

Hands of Hope Wabash County, said the group typically works with about 50 clients annually.

“Usually we’re with those clients anywhere from three to six months,” she said.

“We help them determine what their goals are going to be. We offer safe shelter during a situation if

they’re in a situation where they need to be in a safe area. We

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Committee member Heidi Vandermark presents a check to F.I.S.H. representatives Doug Adams and Janet Shoue.

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Megan Henderson (right), of Blessings in a Backpack, accepts a check from committee member Jessica Brown.

Committee member Julie Denniston (left) presents a check to Honeywell Educational Outreach representative Teresa Galley.

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Ariel Wagner will be the new director of the North Manchester Center for History starting January 2019. She will be replacing Mary Chrastil who is retiring as director.

Wagner graduated from Ball State University in May 2017 with a major in history. She has had a long interest in history, and while at school explored a variety of ways to interpret local history to be appealing to both school children and adults.

She lives close to Collamer, and attended Whitko High School. While at Ball State, Wagner worked at Mounds State Park as an Interpretive Naturalist. There she administered a variety of programs that provided awareness and appreciation for Indiana’s natural and cultural history.

She is looking forward to working with the dedicated staff and volunteers at the Center for History getting to know the residents of North Manchester on a personal level, and discovering the hidden gems of their history.

S A N T A ARRIVES, PARADE OF LIGHTS NOV 24: Join us as we officially kickoff our Home for the Holidays C h r i s t m a s Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 24 and welcome Santa to North Manchester at noon! The event is sponsored by the North Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

Santa will arrive in grand style at The Center for History on downtown Main Street where he will greet children and hear their Christmas wishes – checking off who’s ‘naughty and nice’. Children may visit with Santa in his sleigh from 12-1:30 p.m. The Parade of Lights will begin at 6 p.m. from Manchester High School and travel on College, Mill, Second and Market Streets.

Santa with his reindeer and sleigh will be featured as the last entry in the parade.

Santa will make a stop at The Firehouse where he can be greeted while hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

Recent graduates of the MSO Ukulele program will entertain with Christmas Carols in the Firehouse. The highlight of the evening ends as the community gathers at the corner of Main and Market Streets at 7 p.m. for our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.

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happen without our generous donors: KCH Lutheran Health Network, Parkview Health Care, Terri Eckert School of Dance, Mary Chrastil, and N.M. Lions Club.

Donations may still be received at the Chamber of Commerce, 109 N. Market Street.

CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS NEED VOLUNTEERS: Volunteers are needed on December 4-7 to help sort and pack Christmas Food Boxes as part of the annual Fellowship of Churches event.

Volunteers will gather at the First Brethren Church from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to prepare boxes which will be delivered on December 8.

If you would like to help out, please contact Jodi Barrett at 260-306-1401.

SENIORS FOR PEACE: “Students for Peace” is the focus of the Seniors for Peace program in the Timbercrest Chapel on Thursday, Nov 29, 2018. The meeting begins at 10 a.m.

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Zander Willoughby, the 2018-19 Peace Studies Coordinator at Manchester University, will talk about what he does in that role. Zander is a 2018 MU graduate who majored in Political Science and French with a minor in Peace Studies. He grew up in Wyoming, Michigan, (a suburb of Grand Rapids) and is a member of the Common Spirit Church of the Brethren. Zander has traveled and spent time in Finland, Palestine, Nigeria, and France. The Peace Studies program at Manchester University is the oldest peace studies program in the world.

We hope all of you will join us in the chapel on November 29.

GOD’S ALL COMMUNITY CHOIR: “God’s All Community Choir” has been singing praises to God for over ten years. Pastor Kent Harting has been the director for around 6 years. Dates of our concerts are Saturday, Dec 1, 2018 Peabody Retirement Community, 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec 8, 2018 Timbercrest R e t i r e m e n t Community, 1:30 p.m. for the Christmas Cantata “Good News From Home”. We have 23 singers this season who are excited to sing praises to God. We have members of the choir from Warsaw to Wabash and from Athens to Bippus. For more information call Kent Harting @260-9824731.

A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS: With the Christmas holiday season around the corner, Manchester University presents A Service of Lessons and Carols on Friday, Dec. 7.

The free traditional event will take place at 7 p.m., featuring the Cantabile, Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir. It will be at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., in North Manchester. Prior to this, a pre-service spaghetti supper will be offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. This supper will be a fundraiser for Manchester University choirs.

During the supper, spaghetti with mari-

nara sauce will be served.

Fettuccini alfredo will also be available. There will be salad, bread sticks and dessert. Tickets are $10 a plate.

Contact Judi Orr at 260-982-5426 or jmorr@manchester.e du to reserve your plate at the supper.

There will also be a festive silent stocking auction.

C O L O N I A L W I L L I A M S B U RG TOUR: North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society & Shepherd’s Center are sponsoring a trip featuring Colonial Williamsburg, April 29 to May 4, 2019.

This trip features a stop in Wheeling W.V. for the evening with dinner and local entertainment. Trip includes five-nights lodging, five breakfasts, five dinners, luggage handling and all tips and taxes.

Cost is $1,249 per person double occupancy, $1,149, triple occupancy and $1,7490 for single occupancy.

Save $25 by booking before Dec. 15. For detailed information please contact: Bernie Ferringer, Tour Coordinator, 314 Sunset Dr. North Manchester, IN. 46962.

E-Mail: bernievicki@gmail.com , phone: 260 982-8734.

L A K E T O N LEGION BREAKFAST: The Laketon American Legion Post 402, located at 10140 Troyer Road (Laketon), now serving breakfast every Monday 7 to 11 a.m.

Public is welcome!

F E L L OW S H I P MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

PARTING SHOTS: “We have to do the best we are capable of. This is our sacred human responsibility.” Albert Einstein NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800.

The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news.

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Somerset Lions will have a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 7:30 10:30 a.m. at the Somerset Community Building. Santa will arrive at 8:30 a.m.

VETERANS met for coffee and snack on Friday, Nov. 9, in the Lions room at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building.

There were 15 who attended. On Dec. 14 they will again meet for coffee and snack at 9 a.m. in the Lion room at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building.

All veterans are welcome. If you have served this great country you are welcome to come and have followership with your fellow veterans.

L A F O N TA I N E LIONS MET for their meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8, with Lion Brad Rody as host. Lion President Stephan Polk open the meeting followed by Lion Dave Ballard leading the Pledge of Flag, followed by Lion Brad Rody giving the prayer. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. Old business update on heaters, grill, and the floors are to be striped, and wax on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 12 and 13.

Breakfast will be served from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10.

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ish setting up for Breakfast. Lion Kim Polk brought information on buying a new map system, (that is use at hospital and nursing homes), it was voted to buy purchase this system.

This is a better system to maintain the floors after we have them wax. Two thank you letters were readied by Polk. The next meeting will be the Christmas meeting.

Rody is to contact two places that were recommended to go and eat for the Christmas meeting. With no further business meeting was adjoined.

LUNCH BUNCH from the LaFontaine Christian Church will be going to Applebee’s in Marion on Tuesday Nov. 20.

SANTA BREAKFAST will be hosted by the LaFontaine Lions on Sat. Dec. 8 from 7-10 a.m. at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building.

Santa will arrive at 9 a.m. and is looking forward to seeing all the little boys and girls in the area.

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They were married on Nov. 18 1949 H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Tim and Angie Guisewhite Nov. 22, Gary and Pam Wright Nov. 24, David and Bevery Richards Nov. 27 WORDS OF WISDOM “I do not have an innate prejudice against intellect, intelligence, or, for that matter, graduate degrees, but they are not substitutes for common sense, people sense, or street smarts.” Mark H. McCormack SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940.

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WMI to residents: Shop local

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The Wabash M a rk e t p l a c e P r o m o t i o n s Committee reminds residents of the upcoming Black Friday/Small Business Saturday event.

Friday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 24, will be the dates of this two-day downtown Wabash event.

WMI officials encourage everyone to check out the wide variety of businesses that are open.

#ShopSmall and #SmallBizSat is the theme with many businesses promoting deals and discounts of a wide variety! Don’t want to travel outside of town that weekend?

No problem! Need something to do with the family? We have that covered!

Looking for that sweet deal? You may just find it! More information can be found on the Wabash M a rk e t p l a c e Facebook page.

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Indiana Missing Children Poster Contest begins From the Indiana State Police The Indiana State Police is proud to partner again in 2019 with the U.S. Department of Justice in promoting the National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest.

In 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day. This day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers and all concerned individuals with the wellbeing of children to make child safety a priority. It also serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to reunite missing children with their families and loved ones. It also serves as

an occasion to honor those that are dedicated to this very noble cause. The National Missing Children’s Poster Contest provides an opportunity for schools, law enforcement, and parents/guardians to discuss and promote child safety.

The state winner will receive a national award certificate from the U.S. Department of Justice and their poster will be selected to go to the national judging competition.

The national winner, along with his/her parents and teacher, along with the state manager will be invited to Washington, D.C. to participate in the U.S. DOJ’s National Missing

Children’s Day ceremony.

Some important facts about the contest: There is NO LIMIT on the number of posters a school can submit.

Only 1 poster per student is allowed for submission.

Students who submit posters MUST be in the 5th grade.

Artwork should reflect the theme “Bringing Our Missing Children Home.” This phrase MUST appear somewhere on the poster.

The theme may be depicted in the artwork through one or a combination of illustrations and can be created using media such as acrylics, watercolor, pencils, charcoal, magic

markers, spray paint, crayons and pastels.

Digitally produced images, collages, cutouts and stamping WILL NOT be eligible for consideration.

The finished poster MUST measure 8 ½ by 14 inches.

The poster must be submitted with a COMPLETED application, which includes a description of the poster and a brief biography of the artist.

All poster contest rules can be found at https://ncjtcstatic.fvtc.edu/Resourc es/RS00005796.pdf Deadline for submissions from participating organizations to be received by state manager Torie Harris is February 1, 2019.

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Producers reminded disaster program deadlines approaching From the USDA INDIANAPOLIS – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Steven Brown reminds Indiana producers who experienced losses from natural disasters during the 2017 and 2018 calendar years that they may be eligible for assistance through the Tree Assistance Program (TAP), Emergency Assistance for L i v e s t o c k , Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).

“We want to ensure that all eligible agricultural producers who experienced losses from natural disasters get the assistance they need,” said Brown.

Tree Assistance Program (TAP): TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines lost due to natural disasters. Payment eligibility is triggered when a mortality loss in excess of 15 percent on a stand (adjusted for normal mortality) occurs due to natural disaster.

For 2017 and 2018 TAP losses, growers have until the later of Dec. 3, 2018, or 90 calendar days after the disaster event or date when the loss of trees becomes apparent to submit an application with supporting documentation.

Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP): ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farmraised fish who have suffered losses due to an adverse weather or loss condition, including blizzards, disease, water shortages and wildfires.

ELAP assistance is provided for losses

not covered by other disaster assistance programs.

For 2017 and 2018 ELAP, producers must file a notice of loss and application for payment at their local FSA office by Dec. 3, 2018. for losses occurring from Oct. 1, 2016, through Sept. 30, 2018.

Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP): LIP provides compensation to eligible livestock owners or contract growers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality, or injury resulting in reduced value, caused by an eligible loss condition.

For 2017 and 2018 LIP, a livestock owner or contract grower must file a notice of loss the later of 30 calendar days from when the loss of livestock is first apparent, or Dec. 3, 2018. For 2017 losses, a livestock owner or contract grower must file an application for payment by Dec. 3, 2018.

For 2018 losses, a livestock owner or contract grower must file an application for payment by, March 1, 2019.

Other Amendments to the 2014 Farm Bill “In February, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 made several changes to FSA

disaster programs,” Brown said. “This includes eliminating the $20 million fiscal year funding cap for ELAP, eliminating the $125,000 payment limitation for LIP for 2017 and future years and allowing producers to receive a payment for injured livestock that are sold for a reduced price due to an eligible event.”

As a result of these changes, starting June 4, producers were allowed to submit ELAP, LIP and LFP applications for 2017 losses if they reached the payment limitation under the previous rules. The application periods for these programs for the 2017 program year will close on Dec. 3, 2018.

Producers who already submitted applications and received decisions on their applications for these years do not need to file again but can reapply if they have additional losses or their application or notice of loss was denied because it was late filed.

Contact your local FSA office for program deadlines. For more information on FSA disaster assistance programs or to find your local USDA Service Center, visit https://www.far mers.gov/.

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The annual Christmas Bazaar will be at the Lagro Community Building on Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Santa will arrive at noon with other activities such as: Door Prizes, Raffles, Food and Craft Venders, and just good old fun!

Open spots are still available for vendors, so please call the Lagro Town Hall at 260-782-2451 to get your spot!

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program.

Sarah Kirby, employee of the Huntington County Township Public Library’s Indiana Room, will give a presentation entitled “Over There: Huntington County in WW1”. This presentation will be about non-military involvement in WW1 both here and abroad, as well as societal impacts.

The program is on Monday, Dec. 3. A main dish of Chicken Noodle Soup 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.

S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park.

Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays.

The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127. Some of the activities at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center are: wildlife viewing area, interactive reservoir exhibits, natural and cultural history displays, a children’s room, the Salamonie Raptor Center featuring live birds of prey.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271.

N OV E M B E R BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Holli Good, Nov. 4; Tony Good, Nov. 6; Zach Ivy, Nov.

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10; Mike Urschel, Nov. 23; Randall Good, Nov. 29; Doug Chopson, Nov. 30.

Happy birthday to all!

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER to: Allan and Shela Wojkowtak, Nov. 18; Olman and Thelma Sanchez, Nov. 21; Ton and Liz Schmid, Nov. 25; Brad and Deb Frieden, Nov. 29.

Congratulations everyone!

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.

S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ 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.

WHS is Toys for Tots drop off spot

By The Paper staff Wabash High School will be a collection drop off site for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

The mission of this program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community and surrounding areas in which the campaign is conducted. This year Toys for Tots will be working in conjunction with the Wabash County Christmas Spirit.

By participating in this program school officials hope to help deliver to the program’s recipients a message of hope and to assist them in becoming responsible, productive, and patriotic young citizens. It is also our hope to help unite members of our community in a common cause that will contribute to the betterment of our future.

Anyone wishing to donate items can drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Wabash High School front office. Please keep in mind that toys for

infants and younger children as well as older teenage children are often in high demand. Please consider these types of toys as you make your toy selections.

No used toys will be accepted.

Gift cards will be accepted however they will be used to purchase new toys.

Monetary donations can be made at the official Toys for Tots website.

For more information, please contact the Wabash High School front office at 260-563-4131. # T h e A p a c h e Way #WeAreWabash

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 260-571-7686 for more information.

THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “When you lose your temper you lose your concentration. In the sport of tennis as it is in life it is best to play inside the lines and not let outside distractions bother you.

Keep your concentration by focusing on the task at hand. In the sport of tennis, I tell players to focus on the present point and play one point at a time. Sounds simple, but sometimes our concentration can drift to the past or future, causing a loss of concentration on the most important present.

Normally in life we have to go through a process to achieve our goal or get what we want, but our human nature can make us impatient; I

see it too often with tennis players, usually reproducing the same old boring point will get the job done.

The old advice of one step at a time is sound advice.”

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo .com, or call me at 260-274-2261.

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Chili Cook-off raises $41,000 for local groups ...continued from page 7 course, awareness, to let them know we’re an option for them.”

Teresa Sites, president of the Wabash County Cancer Society, said the funds will go to help cancer patients throughout Wabash County with such things as transportation and medication.

“We are blessed for having help from Chili for Charity,” she said. “Thank you so much for helping out.”

Growing Grounds representative Carol Horn said the funds will help the group pay to house homeless women in an apartment.

“We pay for motel space,” she continued. “We pay rent for people who are in transition, often coming out of jail and other things, too.”

FISH Executive Director Janet Shoue said the organization helps provide food for between 250 and 300 families each month.

“This money will help us buy food to help feed the families,” she said.

Roann Covered Bridge Lions Club Rich Morris said the funds will help restore the old wooden caboose which was recently dedicated on the Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library grounds.

“We have the outside done, but we’re looking for funds to restore the inside,”

Committee member Wade Weaver presents a check to Hands of Hope representatives Megan Long (left) and Heidi Vandermark. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Chili Cook-off co-founder Steve Bowman presents a check to representatives of the Lighthouse Mission Thrift Store. he said of the 1908 caboose.

L i g h t h o u s e Mission representative Kristi Clark said the funds will mean a lot to the store.

“We are working very hard to purchase a building to house the Mission and other non-profits in the community,” she said. “These funds are going to be added to that, and we can just reach more people in Wabash.”

Teresa Galley, H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n E d u c a t i o n a l

Outreach director, said the funds will help continue to expand the program.

“Over the last two years we’ve been evolving it so we’re not only exposing kids to the arts, but we’re also teaching curriculum, language arts and history through the arts.

For students who struggle with learning, it’s a great way for them to connect to a subject and help it stick. For others, it just adds enjoyment to learning.”

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This year Shepherd’s Chevrolet will be sponsoring the third annual Christmas Miracle Tree. The Miracle Tree is open to families enrolled in Manchester Community Schools with children in the household from ages 0-18.

Applications will be available online at www.mcs.k12.in.us, schools, Manchester Chamber of Commerce, and Shepherd’s Chevrolet. Applications will be available to fill out from November 1-16th. The Christmas Miracle Tree will be at Shepherd’s Chevrolet, and ready for community members to pick up the tags on November 19th. Gifts will need to be dropped off to Shepherd’s Chevrolet by December 14th.

Committee member Dave Smith presents a check to FAME Festival representative Beth Miller.

Committee member Heidi Vandermark (second from left) presents a check to Growing Ground representatives.

Wabash County Christmas Spirit representatives Kara Fulmer (left) and Ronda Moore accept a check from committee member Dave Smith.

Wabash County Cancer Society representatives Dennis Sites, Val Garris, and Teresa Sites (right) accept a check from committee member Nancy Bowman.

Committee member Jessica Brown presents a check to Bev Ferry of Wabash County Transit.

Committee member Bob McCallen presents a check to Manchester Early Learning Center representatives (from left) Chris McCallen and Janet French. resented the Quilt of Honors quilting group that honors veterans every November during a luncheon.

“The fund we have gotten tonight will help us pay for the quilting and pay for the meal,” she said.

“We have been volunteering our own money in buying the fabric, putting it together and quilting it. This is a big help

having this given to us and we very much appreciate it.”

Beth Gillespie of the Lagro Canal Foundation said the group is pleased to receive the funds, which will help continue the work on the buildings in Lagro.

Christa Stroup of the Little Free Pantry thanked the committee for the funding.

She said the funds

Committee member Dave Smith presents a check to Lagro Canal Foundation representatives Deb Strange and Beth Gillespie. will help to maintain the existing little pantries, as well as

helping other organizations seeking to offer such pantries.

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VIEWPOINT Turkey Bowl evolves into a family affair

By Bill Barrows

day and the game to have fun, exercise and Through the years, renew old acquainunorganized groups tances.

In the case of my have been known to partake in American family, it started seve r a l football on decades Thanksago and giving. didn’t necT h e s e essarily infor mal start on matches Thanksare usually giving. It known as a started as Turkey street footB o w l . ball at T h e s e night.

A games are few of my usually unh i g h of ficiated BILL BARROWS school budwith a flag dies played football, u n d e r street football, or touch football streetlights on Miami Street and later on at format.

While the games the corner of Willard themselves are not and Sherman streets generally nationally in Wabash. known, Turkey Bowls Apparently, my dad hold importance for thought it looked fun those who participate and to the chagrin of and it is not uncom- my mom, he began to mon for rivalries to play with us when he last for decades. could.

Turkey Bowls are Fast forward severplayed by a variety of al years. The family people including aspect took shape extended families, col- when my eldest two lege fraternities, vol- nephews were about 8 unteer fire depart- years old in my small ments, and local backyard. I was the churches across the all-time quarterback country which use the and they ran pass pat-

terns. The next thing I knew, both of their dads were involved.

This happened for a year or two. Then several more relatives began participating and we moved the game to the playground at St Bernard School. The games included most of the adults by now and became intense. We chose teams and tried to make them as even as possible.

The number of players increased and we outgrew the playground. Close family friends joined in the fray. It became a full blown tradition. We played on Turkey Days where the weather was pleasant and upwards of 60 degrees. We played in drizzle.

We even played one year where the temps were in the 20s. By this time, my wife’s family had gotten involved and we had to move the game location.

The next venue became the YMCA football field at Field of Dreams. We played until the original

While the tradition of a Turkey Bowl has stopped in the Barrows family, a new tradition, having photos taken in the jersey of a favorite football team, has started. Photo provided nephews that played became college age.

One year, one of the “original” players, my brother’s son had been hurt in a high school playoff game and couldn’t play.

That put a damper on the festivities because that generation had become the active athletes. As always, by brother and I were the team captains and negotiated for players, and sometimes,

through the Safe Place program is due to family issues.

However, other reasons youth may seek assistance is if they feel they are being bullied, followed by a stranger, or contemplating suicide.

Without the community partners, such as the Safe Place sites and the Host Homes, Wabash County youth would often be left vulnerable!

When young people make the decision to run away, they become a throwaway or become homeless, they are placed at great risk. Youth on the streets are more likely to become victims of abuse, sexual exploitation, malnutrition, and/or depression. They are also more likely to misuse drugs and/or alcohol in order to cope with their situa-

according to our wives. The last competitive game began with me strutting down the stairs of my house with my newly purchased Colts Johnny Unitas jersey, which I knew would turn my brother green with envy — I was correct. A week or so later, I got a call from his wife telling me that my brother wanted a Bears Dick Butkus jersey — I

found one for him just before Christmas.

So, the Turkey Day game has since gone by the wayside, but it spawned a new family tradition. Every other Christmas, our family has a group picture taken with everyone wearing their favorite team or player’s football jersey. The latest one hangs in my office at the Y, above my desk.

What happened to Christmas?

Safe Place sites deserve praise Dear Editor: November is National Runaway Prevention Month and the Youth Services Bureau of Huntington County would like to take this time to thank all of the Safe Place sites and Host Homes serving Wabash County.

These caring people are the first line of defense for youth in Wabash County who are contemplating running away. When faced with a conflict, some youth who do not have appropriate coping skills may think of running away or even contemplate suicide.

Safe Place/Host Homes provides youth with immediate access to caring adults when they find themselves dealing with a crisis. The majority of youth who seek assistance

behind the back deals and ringers became involved. AND, at that point my brother and I were still the “all time quarterbacks” of our respective teams, for the most part.

Well, the kids became adults, aches and pains became “minor” injuries and we realized at some point, those of us who had become “long in the tooth” needed to bow out, at least

tion. Runaway youth are also not maintaining their education which makes gaining employment even more difficult.

Wabash County is very fortunate to have caring businesses serve as Safe Place sites. When you see a business displaying the big yellow Safe Place sign, thank them for their efforts and their willingness to provide youth with immediate assistance.

We are blessed to have one family who graciously serve our youth as Host Homes in our community. We desperately need more families who will open up their homes to youth in crisis in Wabash County as they are a vital part of our runaway and

homelessness efforts.

To learn more about becoming a Host Home contact the agency at 260-356-9681 or email Chelsea Winner at c.winner @ysbofhuntingtonco.org The Youth Services Bureau would also like to thank the community for being so supportive of the agency and our efforts to meet the needs of Wabash’s young people and their families.

Without community support many youth and families would not have the support they so desperately need.

– Jan Williams, executive director, Youth Service Bureau of Huntington County

Dear Editor: Recently someone from the political elections mailed several hundred flyers to the church I go to.

I said, “Get them things out of here. They wouldn’t let us put the prayer in schools.”

They want to put signs in our church lawns. But we cannot put our Ten Commandments in our

courthouse.

They want to call this time of year the holidays. They want to call Christmas “Xmas.” Why not call Thanksgiving “X-giving”?

Who do we give thanks to? You are supposed to be so educated.

Why not call Halloween “devilween”? – Roy Rowe, Wabash

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Cover crop workshop to help promote soil health

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The Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will host a cover crop workshop on Friday, Nov. 30. The workshop will be at Scout Cabin (just off St. Rd. 3) at 100 Park Drive, Markle, from 8-11 a.m.

The program will highlight cover crops, soil health, and drone usage and will include guest speakers Stephanie McLain, Indiana NRCS State Soil Health specialist, and Bill Horan, Extension Educator with the Wells County Purdue Extension Office.

The event is cosponsored by the Upper Wabash River W a t e r s h e d Management Plan Project which is focused on 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 identifying the most degraded areas of the watershed in greatest need of conservation efforts.

To RSVP, please contact Collin Huffine, watershed coordinator at 765914-2324 – collinhuffine87@gm ail.com, or Lynne Huffman with the Wells County SWCD at 260-824-1930 ext. 3 – lynnehuffman@in.n acdnet.net

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By The Paper staff WARSAW — Terry DuPont of Roann, and DuPont Wealth Management, has attained 2019 “Top of the Table” status in the

prestigious international Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT).

Only 6 percent of the world’s professional financial advisors qualify for MDRT each year.

Of the 39,000 MDRT

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members from more than 82 countries, approximately only 500 qualify annually for “Top of the Table” status. This places DuPont among the top tenth of 1 percent of all profes-

sional financial advisors in the world.

He is a member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the Elite Resource Team, as well as a Lead

Advisor for the CPA Plus Network.

DuPont is founder and CEO of DuPont Wealth Management, a Registered Investment Advisor and Legal Fiduciary firm. He feels

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“At the end of the day, I don’t care what you do… I do care that you have all the best available & appropriate choices to design, control and achieve your own bright and sunny future,” he said.

Dupont works differently than most advisors in that he’s been around long enough to realize that finances don’t exist in a vacuum… and are directly affected by health and relationships.

“It’s never really all about the money… it’s more about What Money Means,” he said.

Dupont is a Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, Certified Wealth Preservation Planner and Certified Philanthropic Developer. He is a much sought-after speaker, author and founder of DreamCatchers Initiative, a non-profit personal & business leadership & development curriculum, utilizing new world cultural teachings and breakthrough thinking

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NM Chamber, Main Street OK merger

By Amanda Bridgman abridgman@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Manchester Main Street got the vote Wednesday, Nov. 14, to merge into one organization that is named Manchester Alive.

Members of both organizations were mailed ballots late October, and the votes were to be due by proxy or at the Nov. 14 meeting. A combined total of 83 yes votes and one no vote confirmed the merge.

“This has been a great project,” Chamber Board President Sue Roesner said at the meeting.

“This will be a really great thing I think for North Manchester.”

Wabash County Attorney Steve Downs chaired the vote meeting, and North Manchester Town Manager Adam Penrod tallied the votes.

The project started back in early summer of 2018. Organizers and leaders of the groups said this will be a way

for both non-profits to work better together and partner, including grants and charitable work.

Chamber Executive Director Susan Mattern said, “As we evolve as a community, with economic and business growth, it just makes sense. We’re all working on the same thing.”

Public meetings had taken place to help explain to the community what this merge would mean. At the June 29 meeting, Program Director of the Community Foundation of Wabash County Julie Garber said the merge will make it easier for both nonprofits to partner.

“The chamber, as a 501 (c) 6 – we can give grants to a (c) 6, if the (c) 6 is doing charitable work, and then there has to be a lot of oversight to make sure that the money is spent charitably. But, since you’ve got a (c) 3, which is already imbued with the responsibility for charitable money, we can more easily support those activities,” Garber said.

This joint organiza-

tion structure will now allow the Manchester Main Street foundation to receive grant money from a wide variety of sources, such as the community foundation, to support the 501 (c) 6, which will continue the mission of the new both MMS and the Chamber.

The mission will remain to focus on economic vitality and enhancing the quality of life in North Manchester, Mattern said.

The new board of directors for Manchester Main Street Foundation, Inc., include the following 11 elected members: To a three-year term: Lindzy Shepherd, Tod Minnich, Virginia Aughinbaugh and Kelly McKee; to a twoyear term: Mary Chrastil, Maggie Wimberly, Matt Nettleton and Sebrena Cline; and to a one-year term: Susan Manwaring, Tim McLaughlin and Tim Brauch.

The primary goals and beliefs of the new Manchester Alive are to have one voice, one

vision; we are stronger working together; we will be more focused, more efficient and more effective; strong clarity of mission and purpose; positioned to have a greater impact; and it is the right time, the right reason and the right move for our community; one single point of contact; and positioned to be a better partner with aligned organizations in Wabash County and Northeast Indiana. “If nothing changes, nothing changes. This collaboration is vital to sustained economic growth and the vitality of our community.”

Manchester Alive information can be found at www.northmanchesterchamber.co m, and the two organizations have already been sharing an office at 109 N. Market St., in downtown North Manchester since MMS’s conception.

“People would say they already thought we were one together because of our signs out front and we share the same building,” Mattern said. “Now we are.”

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‘RENT’ coming to Ford Theater stage

By The Paper staff A performance of “RENT”, the Pulitzer Prizeand Tony

Award-winning landmark rock musical, will take place at the Honeywell Center on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in the Ford

Theater.

Ticket prices are $58 and $46.

“For the past 20 years, “RENT” has touched the lives of

audiences around the world from Broadway to regional productions to high school auditoriums,” Producer Stephen Gabriel said. “We’re thrilled to introduce a new generation to this timeless story of love, friendship and community.”

A re-imagining of Puccini’s “La Bohème,” “RENT” fo llows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly

“RENT” will be performed on the Honeywell Center stage on Sunday, Dec. 9. Photo provided matters—love.

The show received its world premiere off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop on February 13, 1996, to ecstatic reviews and transferred to

Broadway on April 29, 1996. Written by Jonathan Larson, “RENT” is winner of the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It is one of only five

musicals to win both awards.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

MU bands present ‘Impressions’ concert From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — The Manchester University Department of Music p r e s e n t s “Impressions” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in Cordier Auditorium on

the North Manchester campus.

The guest artist will be Kelly Hornbarger on the flute, performing “Carmen Fantasie Brillante” with the Manchester University Symphonic Band.

The concert will feature the Symphonic

Band and Jazz Ensemble conducted by Dr. Scott Humphries and the Percussion Ensemble conducted by Bruce Schneider.

Tickets are $5 at the door; it is free for MU students, faculty and staff.

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Old-fashioned Christmas planned Dec. 1

By The Paper staff The Paradise Spring Board will recreate a by-gone era Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1-5pm as they celebrate an OldFashioned Christmas at Paradise Spring Historical Park.

Board members will bring the pioneer spirit alive around the warmth of a crackling fire. Faith,

family and early memories will be brought to life by inspired role players in this hands-on gathering.

Participants can make a pioneer craft, enjoy a cookie and hot cider, play simple games, help trim the tree, saw wood, listen to early music, meet Father Christmas, and sit around the campfire and share stories.

Youngsters gather around to hear music (left photo) outside the pioneer cabins last year during the Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Paradise Spring Historical Park. Father Christmas was on hand last year to visit with boys and girls during the event. Photos provided

Manchester offers ‘A Service of Lessons and Carols’ From the MU News Bureau

NORTH MANCHESTER — With the Christmas holiday season around the corner, Manchester University presents “A Service of Lessons and Carols” on Friday, Dec. 7.

The free traditional event will take place at 7 p.m., featuring the Cantabile, Chamber Singers and A Cappella Choir. It will be at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 Beckley St., in North Manchester.

Prior to this, a preservice spaghetti supper will be offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

This supper will be a fundraiser for M a n c h e s t e r University choirs.

During the supper, spaghetti with marinara sauce will be served.

Fettuccini alfredo will also be

available. There will be salad, bread sticks and dessert. Tickets are $10 a plate.

Contact Judi Orr at 2 6 0 - 9 8 2 - 5 4 2 6 or jmorr@manchester.edu to reserve your plate at the supper.

There will also be a festive silent stocking auction.

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Survey shows Thanksgiving meal prices down 7 percent B uBudget-conscious d g e t - c o n - can expect per toperson this Hoosiers cantoexpect pay less scious Hoosiers less this thanThanksgiving $5 Thanksgiving than $5 perpay person

INDIANAPOLIS — According to Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving market basket survey, Hoosier shoppers should expect slightly more affordable grocery store prices on traditional Thanksgiving food items this year. The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 this year, including 12 traditional food items, is $47.22 or $4.72 per person, which is approximately 7 percent cheaper than in 2017.

The INFB Thanksgiving market basket survey was conducted by volunteer shoppers across the state who collected prices on specific food items from one of their local grocery stores.

Volunteer shoppers are asked to look for the best possible prices, without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase deals.

The market basket price of $47.22 includes a 16-pound turkey, the ingredients for stuffing and a pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, rolls, peas, a carrot and celery veggie tray, whole milk, cranberries, whipping cream and miscellaneous baking items such as

eggs, sugar and butter.

The majority of the 7 percent decrease in price can be attributed to a lower cost of turkey this year.

Last year, shoppers found that a 16pound turkey cost $26 ($1.62 per pound), on average. This year, that same turkey should cost approximately $21.50 ($1.34 per pound), which is about 17 percent cheaper. In 2017, however, INFB noted that the cost of turkey had increased approximately $3, so the 2018 price of turkey is expected to be comparable to 2016 costs.

“Thanks to an ample supply, turkey remains affordable for consumers, which helps keep the overall cost of the dinner reasonably priced as well,” said AFBF Chief Economist Dr. John Newton.

Other traditional

Thanksgiving items that Hoosier shoppers can expect to be a bit more affordable this year include fresh celery, fresh cranberries and whipping cream.

Items that may be a bit more expensive this year include cube stuffing, pumpkin pie mix, pie shells and fresh carrots. All other items, including sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, peas and milk, remained relatively unchanged.

To capture the diversity in Thanksgiving meals across the U.S., INFB also collected prices for less traditional Thanksgiving items and found that consumers can expect to pay $9 for a 4-pound ham, $1.56 for a 16ounce package of green beans and $2.80 for a 5-pound bag of russet potatoes. The addition of these items increases the overall meal cost for 10 to $61.23.

“The good news is that consumers continue to see affordable prices for core Thanksgiving foods at the grocery store, including the turkey, which is even more affordable than in year’s past,” said Isabella Chism, INFB 2nd vice president and chair of the women’s leadership committee. “Indiana has a lot to do with that, since our state ranks fourth in the nation in turkey production.”

The time-saving convenience of meal delivery services continues to grow among consumers.

According to AFBF, a price check of popular meal delivery services indicates a 16-pound turkey costs nearly 50 percent more (nearly $2 per pound) compared to Farm Bureau’s national average.

The total cost of the Thanksgiving meal priced by Farm Bureau would be about 60 percent higher when purchased from a meal delivery service.

Indiana’s survey is completed in conjunction with a national survey administered by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

AFBF found that the national meal average for 10 people is $48.90, which is approximately 4 percent more than Indiana’s average meal price this year.

A total of 166 volunteer shoppers in 37 states participated.

Shoppers with an eye for bargains in all areas of the country should be able to purchase individual menu items at prices comparable to the Farm Bureau survey averages.

INFB and AFBF’s 2018 Thanksgiving market basket prices track closely with the government’s Consumer Price Index for food eaten at home.

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Thanksgiving Day need not be a lonely day for anyone! All are welcome to share turkey, dressing and all the trimmings at this free

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Henry M. Kline, 86, of Wabash, went home to be with his Lord at 5:37 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at his home.

He was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Laketon, to Ray L. and Opal (Simpson) Kline.

Henry married Edna R. Simmons in Peru, on July 29, 1952.; she died January 15, 2014. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash in 1991 after 37 years and was a former pastor. He was a member of the Wabash First Church of God and enjoyed watching sports on television.

He is survived by his son, Mark K. (Deborah) Kline of Wabash; two grandsons, Mark A. Kline of Indianapolis, and Justin Kline of Logansport; five great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Bennett Kline of Andrews, Indiana, Kenneth (Ethel) Kline of Milton, Ky., Edward (Louise) Kline and Paul (Ruth) Kline, both of North Manchester, Ruby Utter of Peru, Violet Kline of North Manchester, Pearl (Jerry) Davis of Pottsville, Ark., and Dorothy (Wayne) Leighan of Madison, Va. He was also preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and four sisters.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is First Church of God building fund.

The memorial guest book for Henry may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

2 injured in early morning crash

By The Paper staff Two people were injured Saturday during an early morning crash on U.S. 24 and Falls Ave. The preliminary investigation shows that a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up driven by Christopher A. Siders, 39, Wabash, was southbound on an access road and continued across U.S 24 into the crossover at Falls Avenue.

Siders then attempted to go eastbound on U.S. 24, when he failed to observe an eastbound semi-tractor-tanker. He pulled eastbound onto U.S. 24 into the path of the semi.

The driver of the semi, Joshua C. Brown, 30, Bluffton, could not avoid the collision.

Brown was transported to Parkview Wabash Hospital with leg injuries.

Siders was transported to Parkview Wabash and then to Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne with neck and back injuries. Conditions on both are unknown at this time.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Assisting at the scene were units from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, Wabash City Police, Wabash Fire/Rescue, Noble Township Fire Department, and Wabash County EMA.

Martha Jane (Brown) Flora, 95, formerly of Wabash, went home to be with her Lord on Nov. 16, 2018.

She was born in Indianapolis on Jan. 21, 1923, to Jess and June Brown. She has resided at Peabody Retirement Community for the last 5 ½ years.

Martha grew up in Indianapolis where she graduated from Shortridge High School in 1941. Before graduation, she met the love of her life, Richard Flora, whom she married on July 3, 1941. Four years later, they moved to Wabash County, with the agreement that he would take her back to the city a year later if she insisted; she didn’t.

Martha was a homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her children and being a Christian example to them.

Being a woman of strong faith, Martha taught the Toddlers Sunday school class at The Church of Christ at Treaty for 20-plus years and became an influence in the lives of countless young children. In behind the scenes ways, she always spent much of her time serving others in the name of Jesus.

She grew up in a very close family and enjoyed spending time with them and their families throughout her life. She dearly loved and enjoyed her grandchildren.

She and Dick enjoyed many winters in Florida and had numerous friends there as well as Indiana.

Surviving are her brothers, Bill (Patty) Brown of Bloomington, Jim (Sharon) Brown of Monticello; her four children, Diana Minnick of Bloomington, Rick (Claudette) Flora of Fishers, Kathy Jackson of Frontenac, Kansas, Pamela (Tim) Roberts of Wabash; six Grandchildren, Shelley (Minnick) Helton, Chad Camp, Jenny (Camp) Whitney, Cory Roberts, Jason Flora, Derrick Flora; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Richard Flora, her parents, sisters Rosemary Heckman, Barbara Stoneking, a grandson, Jamie Roberts, and a son-in-law, David Minnick.

In support of medical education, Mrs. Flora chose to donate her body to the Anatomical Education Program of the Indiana University School of Medicine, after which burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Please join her family in honoring and celebrating Martha Flora’s life. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Nov 27, at the Church of Christ at Treaty, 6753 S 50E, Wabash. A Celebration of Life service will follow, beginning at 11:30.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Caring Circle Fund, Peabody Home Foundation, 400 W 7th St, North Manchester, IN 46962, in support of residents who have outlived their resources.

Daniel Brackett, 25 Enjoyed music April 5, 1933 – Nov. 14, 2018 Daniel Matthew Brackett, 25, of rural Wabash, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

He was born April 5, 1993 in Wabash.

Services and visitation were Tuesday, Nov. 20, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Janice Price, 64 Worked at Hoosier Point Oct. 28, 1954 – Nov. 10, 2018

Benefit raises funds for Riley:

Donna Fisher, Manager of Community Fundraising Events for Riley Children’s Hospital, recently traveled to the Lagro American Legion to accept a check for $8550.29. Fisher (front row, second from left) received the check from 15 volunteers who helped raise the funds for the Riley Children’s Foundation during the 5th annual “Car Show and Ride for Riley Kids” in downtown Lagro. Volunteers are (front, from left) Dave Gross, Jordan, Danielle Knable, Mike Clingaman, Gary Knable; Bob Sutero (back row, from left), Doug Weitzel, R.J. Eltzroth, Doug Dials, Scott Haupert, Jenny Richardson, Rob Sutero, Monte “The Music Man” Sieberns, Justin Brockman, Clyde Rife and Gary Smith. The event was started by classmates of Vicki Thompson (Southwood High School Class of 1972), a nurse who died of brain cancer and raises money yearly in her honor.

The car show and 52 mile motorcycle ride takes place annually at the Lagro American Legion, and this year featured four live bands and three area DJ’s who entertained the crowd. The event also featured a cornhole tournament, cake walk, face painting for kids, and a silent auction. The event is successful in part due to cooperation with the town of Lagro and several dozen Wabash County merchants who sponsor the event each year. The 6th annual event is tentatively planned for Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Photo provided by Lisa Crawford

Janice M. Price, 64, of rural Wabash, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

She was born Oct. 28, 1954.

Visitation and services were Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Kenneth Craig, 61 Enjoyed fishing Aug. 7, 1957 – Nov. 10, 2018 Kenneth “Kenny” DeWayne Craig, 61, Wabash, died at Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018.

He was born Aug. 7, 1957.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Nov. 19, 2018 at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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Wabash Police Department Accidents Nov. 8 At 8:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by John Godrey, 58, Wabash, struck a Norfolk Southern train at the railroad tracks on Cass Street near Factory Street.

At 6:17 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tamara Howard, 62, Urbana, struck a deer on State Road 13, about 300 feet south of U.S. 24.

At 5:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Brandi Cates, 46, Gas City, struck a deer on South Wabash Street near Southwood Drive.

Nov. 9 At 2:07 p.m., vehicles driven by Evan Eckelbarger, 17, Roann, and Charles Mowery, 84, Wabash, collided on Cass Street, about 500 feet south of U.S. 24.

At 8:31 a.m., vehicles driven by Itson Thomas, 57, Lake Elsinore, Calif., and Brenda Pitrowski, 54, Michigan City, collided on Stitt Street at U.S. 24.

Nov. 12 At 9:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lanrali Accord, 58, Van Buren, struck a deer on South Wabash Street near Shady Lane.

At 6:23 p.m., vehicles driven by Corey Easterday, 36, Wabash, and Benjamin Makin, 28, Wabash, collided at the intersection of

Cass and Sinclair streets.

Nov. 13 At 12:06 p.m., vehicles driven by Rhonda Brown, 48, Marion, and Russell Harrington, 60, Bryan, Ohio, collided on State Road 15 near the McDonald’s entrance.

Arrests Nov. 8 Austin Osborne, 20, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with domestic battery, public intoxication and minor consuming.

Joshua Lewis, 38, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with possession of meth, theft, possession of marijuana, possess of paraphernalia and having no operator’s license.

Nov. 10 Alexandra Stevens, 29, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with domestic battery and disorderly conduct.

Jacob Passwater, 27, Wabash, was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Ashley Shidler, 27, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with driving while suspended.

Nov. 12 Randall Liebo, 32, Wabash, was arrested on a warrant. He also was preliminarily charged with possession of a narcotic drug.

Jacob Reupert, 30, Columbia City, was preliminarily charged with disregarding an

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Nov. 13 Jerrin Pond, 39, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with dealing in meth.

Tammy Mosley, 51, Denver, was preliminarily charged with driving while suspended, no financial responsibility and having false or fictitious registration.

Nov. 15 Agness Hubbard, 35, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with battery.

Jason Harlan, 42, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with driving while suspended.

Nov. 16 Colt LeMaster, 36, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with driving while suspended.

Tiffany Reed, 36, Corunna, was preliminarily charged with operating while intoxicated, operating while intoxicated at a level greater than .15 and failure to use a headlight.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Nov. 7 At 6:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jennie Cattron, 50, North Manchester, struck a deer on State Road 114 east of County Road 100 W. Nov. 8 At 4:08 a.m., a vehicle driven by Kevin Barr, 38, Wabash, hit a deer on U.S. 25 west of SR 115.

At 5 a.m., a vehicle driven by Patrick Linkenhoker, 43, North Manchester, struck a deer on U.S. 24 near Stitt Street.

At 7:01 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lauren Dickey, 27, Somerset, struck a deer on SR 13 near County Road 850 S. At 5:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amber Wood, 23, LaFontaine, swerved to miss a dog on Ind. 13. In doing so, she ran into a ditch, went through a yard

and hit a post. She also struck the dog.

Nov. 9 At 5:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stacy Carrillo, 44, Marion, struck a deer on SR 124 near CR 550W. At 6:52 p.m., a vehicle driven by Keith Musselman, 54, Denver, struck a deer on SR 15 near CR 500N. Nov. 10 At 6:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by David French, 32, Wabash, struck a deer on SR 115 north of U.S. 24.

At 6:27 p.m., vehicles driven by Kelby Musselman, 44, Leo, and Emmy Heagy, 28, Wabash, collided at U.S. 24 and Ind. 13.

Nov. 13 At 7:05 a.m., a vehicle driven by Tamara Haecker, 50, Wabash, struck a deer on SR 15 north of CR 800N At 7:43 a.m., a vehicle driven by Gayle McCullough, 55, North Manchester, hit a deer on SR 114 west of CR 400W. At 6:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by Rhonda Vanderpool, 66, LaFontaine, struck a deer on CR 400 S west of CR 400 W. Nov. 15 At 5:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Joshua Baker, 38, Wabash, swerved to miss a semi-tractor and trailer. In doing so, he hit a patch of ice and slid off the roadway on Old U.S. 24 near SR 115, striking a tree.

At 7:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Scott Wallen, 44, Roann, was forced off the roadway by a semitractor and trailer on SR 15 near SR 114, causing it to hit a traffic sign post.

Citations Nov. 7 Sarah Driscoll, 21, Urbana, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Ky Luc, 22, Fort Wayne, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Kristin James, 37, North Manchester, was preliminarily

charged with speeding.

B r o o k e Hollenbaugh, 21, South Whitley, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Nov. 8 Levi McKee, 23, Logansport, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Nov. 10 Lisa Kane, 33, Lafayette, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Nov. 11 Marcus Sugg, 23, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Nov. 12 Caitlin Thompson, 31, Indianapolis, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

Nov. 14 Brayden Cochran, 18, Warsaw, was preliminarily charged with speeding.

North Manchester Police Department Citations Nov. 12 Terry Wright, 40, Bunker Hill, no valid operator’s license when required.

Accidents Nov. 13 At 4:15 p.m., vehicles driven by Alexandra k. Goins, 18, Jonesboro, and Ronald A. Karg Jr., 61, North Manchester, collided on SR 13 and SR 114.

At 5:38 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tommy J. Slack, 64, North Manchester, struck a deer on SR 13 near 9th Street.

Fire Nov. 13 At 9:07 a.m. to the 500 block of West 9th Street for medical assistance.

At 12:09 p.m.. to the 200 block of North Elm Street for medical assistance.

Marriage Licenses Bradley Frank, 34, and Kayla Cole, 30.

Building Permits Permits issued by the Wabash County Plan Commission

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from Nov. 11-17: Larry Blocher for an attached garage.

James Kurtz for a home addition George E. Hall for a mobile home.

Permits issued by the Wabash Building Department for the month of October: Ben Gebhart, building demolition City of Wabash, park with restroom Hidden Diamond Homes, remodeling Roger Boone, garage Kyle and Aubrey Williams, full renovation 10X Manufacturing, existing Norman Benjamin, garage Don Slone, shed/garage Ethan Lengal, wheel chair ramp Lawrence Benedict, storage shed Rick Simpson, new construction Wendy’s, remodel Hidden Diamond Home, remodel Stan & Patsy Myers, Pergola Land Transfers Alvera Reichert warranty deed to Alvera Reichert Living Trust.

Edward A. Castile and Deborah S. Castile quit claim deed to Andrew Gathany and Sheila Gathany.

Andrew Gathany and Sheila Gathany quit claim deed to Edward A. Castile and Deborah S. Castile.

Ian M. Angle and Katherine E. Angle warranty deed to Adam J. Whitmer.

Sandra Baldridge and Garrett Baldridge quit claim deed to ethel Baldridge and Dolores Castro.

Sandra Baldridge quit claim deed to Shelley Barton.

Stephen B. Williams and Cheree L. Williams warranty deed to Bryon Roudebush.

David D. Wiley and Cynthia K. Wiley warranty deed to Chad W. Nelson and Lesley A. Nelson.

Michael H. Hoover warranty deed to Dane R. Gohring.

Trent Miller and Diane Miller warranty deed to Guy Edward Investments LLC. Thomas L. Ogan and Beverly J. Ogan quit claim deed to Doug Brown and Karin Brown.

Thomas L. Ogan and Beverly J. Ogan quit claim deed to to Karin K. Brown and Rick L. Ogan.

Thomas L. Ogan

and Beverly J. Ogan quit claim deed to Karin K. Brown and Beverly J. Ogan.

JEJ Properties LLC corporate deed to Arnold R. Bishop and Sarah E. Enyeart.

Midwest Poultry Services LP corporate deed to Myron Sites and Tina Sites.

Bradley J. Newhouse and Brent D. Newhouse, warranty deed to NMBH LLC. Dolly J. Zerbe and Ernest C. Zerbe quit claim deed to Linda D. Immel, Dolly J. Zerbe and Dolly J. Zerbe Irrevocable Trust.

Beauchamp Family LLC quit claim deed to Mark D. Heitz.

Leroy E. Lepley warranty deed to David Lee Vandermark and Kathleen D. Alspaugh.

Cynthia G. Williams warranty deed to Michael J. Williams and Michelle Sears.

David L. Pefley and Lee Ann Pefley warranty deed to Von A. Krom and Kerry L. Krom.

Mark A. Phillabaum warranty deed to Robert M. Sklar.

John Price and Sherry Price warranty deed to William J. Baermann and Kelly J. Baermann.

Austin M. Hoffheins warranty deed to Thomas Linna.

Zoomers Indiana Real Estate LLC warranty deed to Gebhart Properties LLC. John R. Freeman and Louise E. Freeman warranty deed to Kevin Harrington.

M i c h a e l Hollingshead quit claim deed to Shelley Ridenour.

Cynthia McDonald warranty deed to County of Wabash.

Timothy A. Adams and Laura S. Adams warranty deed to Levi Allen and Melissa Allen.

Penelope Galley quit claim deed to Jeffery R. Galley.

First Financial Bank, Rosemary J. EGE Flenner, Rosemary J. Ege, Rosemary Ege Flenner Revocable Trust personal rep deed to Revocable Trust Agreement of Rosemary Ege Flenner.

David N. Schuler warranty deed to David N. Schuler, Bertha S. Schuler, David N. Schuler and Bertha S. Schuler Revocable Living Trust.

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State parks offering free admission, prizes for Black Friday From the DNR Tired of Black Friday in shopping malls? Why not get outside instead?

Indiana State Parks can help. The DNR is offering free admission to any state park, reservoir or state forest recreation area that charges gate admission on that day, including state off-road riding areas.

You can also get 20

percent off a meal at an Indiana State Park Inn that day by downloading a coupon from Indiana State Parks Special Events p a g e at stateparks.IN.gov/ 3282.htm.

There’s more – you can get annual passes, lake permits and camping gear, among other items, just by choosing to #optoutside. By sharing your experiences on social

media on Black Friday, you can win prizes just by sharing your experiences on social media. Here’s how to participate: - Post a photo to the Indiana State Parks Facebook page or to the DNR Instagram page and you’ll be entered into a drawing for annual passes, lake permits and more. Include the hashtag #optoutside or #optoutsideIN

when you post your photo.

- Camp at a state park or state forest recreation area, or stay at an Indiana State Park Inn on Black Friday, and you’ll be entered in a drawing for camping or inns gift cards. The first 20 people to post a photo to the Indiana State Parks Facebook page of their camping trip or inns visit will receive a logoed

#OptOutside Indiana State Parks winter knit cap. Include the hashtag #optoutside, #optoutsideINN or #optoutsideCAMP with your post.

Complete the #optoutside scavenger hunt at stateparks.IN.gov/ 3282.htm and return it to the email or address on the page to be entered in a separate drawing for 2019 annual passes. The

first 20 scavenger hunts returned will receive a logoed #OptOutside Indiana State Parks winter knit hat.

Everyone who posts a photo or participates in the scavenger hunt will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a gift pack from the outdoor gear retailer REI in Castleton. REI is a supporter of the Indiana Natural

R e s o u r c e s Foundation and Indiana State Parks.

Outdoor gear retailer REI started the #optoutside initiative in 2015, announcing it would close its stores on Black Friday to encourage people to experience nature instead of waiting in long lines at cash registers. For more inform a t i o n , visit rei.com/opt-outside.

Manchester senior awarded athletic training scholarship From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — Mikayla Patterson, a M a n c h e s t e r University senior from Brownsburg., was presented with the Dwayne Dixon Professional E d u c a t i o n Scholarship by the Indiana Athletic T r a i n e r s Association on Nov. 11.

Patterson is an athletic training major with plans to obtain a doctorate in athlet-

ic training and teach at the university level.

At the luncheon in Carmel, Patterson received her $1,000 award and watched the IATA’s Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.

“Today I learned what it truly means to be dedicated and to love what you do.

As I listened to stories told by the Hall of Fame inductees, Dee Mahoney and Adam Thompson, I witnessed true passion from those athletic trainers,”

Patterson said. “I’m thankful for the support of my peers, professors, and family that push me to excel academically and personally.”

Her time studying athletic training has been memorable.

She has been a student athletic trainer for the MU football team, men’s soccer team and Whitko High School winter sports teams.

For her, what sets Manchester’s program apart is the students’ hands-on experiences.

She

Learn More Center gets fundraising help from MU marketing class From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER – The public can help the Learn More Center in its mission to help adult learners who want to make a difference in their lives.

The center, with sites in North Manchester and Wabash, offers help for those seeking adult basic education, a high school equivalency diploma, college prep help, career readiness, instruction in English as a second language and becoming a U.S. citizen A marketing class at M a n c h e s t e r University is helping the center raise money as it offers “The Start of Something Better.”

The Giving Tuesday campaign runs through Tuesday, Nov. 27.

Opportunities to support the Learn

More Center include making a donation on i t s website, http://learnmorecenter.org/wp/, and the students’ donation jars at North Manchester businesses, including Dairy Queen, Grand’s Ice C r e a m , KenapocoMocha, Main View Inn, Mr. Dave’s and New Market.

Here are some examples of what donations can support: $25 provides training materials for a volunteer literacy tutor. $100 provides study books and High School Equivalency testing fees for one student. $500 provides instructional materials for five literacy students.

Donations can also be sent to The Learn More Center, P.O. Box 272, North Manchester, IN 46962.

All services are provided free to students,

and the not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation relies on private donations, foundation grants and Workforce Development assistance.

Other members of Professor Beth Driscoll’s Principles of Marketing class are working with CrossFit Relativity in Wabash.

The students are helping CrossFit reach out to area businesses to spread the word about discounts offered for memberships. The goal is to increase awareness about the CrossFit, Wellness and highintensity interval training (HIIT) programs and help build memberships for small, locally owned business.

CrossFit also offered a free oncampus HIIT and Wellness session for students at M a n c h e s t e r University.

describes many of her observations as uplifting and inspiring, and she sees the potential mentorship between student-athlete and athletic trainer as an opportunity to change lives.

This January session, Patterson will join Associate Professor Jeffrey Beer’s International Sports Medicine

travel class to Greece and Italy. She looks forward to studying abroad before returning for the spring semester and committing most of her time to studying for the Board of Certification, the exam necessary to become a certified athletic trainer.

Being a Manchester student has prepared her well – MU’s ath-

letic trainers have a 93 percent pass rate on the national exam.

In her scholarship a p p l i c a t i o n , Patterson wrote, “I love Manchester and am grateful for all of the knowledge I have gained through my clinical experiences.

I am especially thankful for the athletic training faculty and staff for educat-

ing me such that I am confident in my ability and desire to pursue this profession.”

Mikayla embodies the Manchester values of learning, service and community, and she will continue to represent the University well as she moves into the next phase of her education.

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Charley Creek Inn promotes 2, adds new staff member

By The Paper staff Officials at Charley Creek Inn of Wabash announces multiple promotions and a new hire.

Emma Botts rejoins the Charley Creek Inn staff after 18 months exploring other careers. Botts will partner with Jonathan Kaler to form the Banquet Mangement team.

They will be instru-

mental in the organization and supervision of all banquet activities, such as business meetings, conferences, retreats, weddings, receptions, parties and reunions.

“I am beyond thrilled to return to Charley Creek Inn, and to be serving our community as a banquet manager. I’m so looking forward to helping create excellent experiences for

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our guests on some of the most meaningful days of their lives,” Botts said.

Kaler will also continue in his role as assistant manager in Twenty. Kaler start-

ed at Charley Creek Inn in the Banquet Department in 2013 and has served as a

Twenty restaurant supervisor since 2016.

Cindy Bailey has been promoted to restaurant manager of Twenty. She will oversee all food and beverage service and insure a welcoming, professional atmosphere for guests in in the restaurant.

Bailey has been at Charley Creek Inn since 2014 but has been in food service most of her life.

“This reorganization of the Food and B e v e r a g e Department for Charley Creek Inn will allow us more flexibility in the scheduling of key staff. We can now operate more efficiently and in a continuing competitive environment we will be able to provide an even higher level of service,” Bob Yaggi, Food and Beverage Director said.

Hoosier students invited to pitch ideas in statewide competition From the IEDC INDIANAPOLIS – Applications for the 2019 Innovate WithIN pitch competition, a statewide initiative hosted by the Indiana Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation (IEDC), Indiana Department of Education (DOE) and Ball State University, are now open to high school students across Indiana.

Student teams are invited to submit v i d e o pitches online before Feb. 6, 2019, and new to this year’s program, middle school students interested in entrepreneurship are invited to register for workshops offered at the regional competitions in early 2019.

“As a state, we’re committed to cultivating Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and that effort begins in the classroom,” Governor Eric J. Holcomb said.

“Through this unique partnership, Innovate WithIN is encouraging Hoosier students to

hone their creativity and critical thinking skills to come up with innovative ideas that solve 21st century problems. We’re excited to kick off this second annual pitch competition and can’t wait to see the game-changing ideas our students develop.”

Innovate WithIN, which is in its second year, gives Hoosier students the opportunity to create their own business plans and showcase entrepreneurial ideas throughout the state. The overall winners of the state competition will each receive a $10,000 cash prize, $10,000 toward one year of instate tuition, internship opportunities and mentoring services.

Participants are invited to work individually or in small groups to submit an innovative idea for a business, product, service or venture.

Students will then receive feedback from experienced professionals while competing against like-minded youth from across

Indiana through three rounds: Round One: Video pitch submissions due Feb. 6 Round Two: Regional pitch competitions hosted from March 4 to March 15 Final Round: State pitch competition for regional finalists hosted in April After completing video pitches and regional competitions, the finalists from each region will be invited to Indianapolis for the final round of the competition, pitching their ideas to a panel of judges from Indiana’s entrepreneurial community.

“The University is proud to partner again this year with the Indiana Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation and the Indiana Department of Education on a pitch competition that is bolstering the next generation of entrepreneurs around the state,” said Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns. “This association is a natural fit for

us because Ball State has long been associated with innovation and entrepreneurship—100 years ago the University was founded by five Ball brothers, who were major industrialists of their time. We were founded by entrepreneurs, and we are now propelled by an innovative, immersive approach to education.”

In 2018, the inaugural Innovate WithIN competition drew 86 online applications from more than 290 Hoosier students at more than 65 high schools. The overall winners, Colin Wareham and Jackson Ramey from Noblesville High School, created a set of board games called Educaid to help students learn principles like entrepreneurship, marketing and management.

Wareham and Ramey, along with the other finalists, received mentoring services through the S t a r t E d U p Foundation, which focuses on engaging

students and teachers through innovation and entrepreneurship in the classroom.

StartEdUp helped develop and execute the students’ ideas through its network of mentors and advisors.

“With great educators at the helm, Indiana classrooms have become incubators for innovation and the entrepreneurial spirit,” said Dr. Jennifer McCormick, I n d i a n a Superintendent of Public Instruction.

“The Innovate WithIN pitch competition is an excellent platform for students to showcase

their skills. I am proud of our talented students and grateful for the teachers, parents, and communities behind them.”

In addition to the pitch competition and mentorship opportunities, the 2019 Innovate WithIN pitch competition will expand to middle school students through ideation sessions at the regional competitions. Open to grades six through eight, these students will participate in workshops aimed at fostering entrepreneurial and criticalthinking skills while also introducing them

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4 Wabash runners earn All-State honors

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Four members of the Wabash Apache boys cross country team earned Class 2A All-State honors following the 2018 season.

Junior Dereck Vogel, who qualified for the state meet, was named to the first team.

Seniors Koby Prater and Aaron Nickerson and sophomore Zack Reed were all received Class 2A honorable mention.

“The four young men who were selected as 2A All-State runners worked tremendously hard this season to achieve this honor,” coach Ryan Evans told The Paper of Wabash County. “They didn’t just show up in August and decide they wanted to win the regional as a team.

“They believed in the process and worked the plan.

This recognition speaks for the entire team, not just the four individuals who won.

This team is filled with motivated, hard-working, disciplined, positive young men who care more about each other than themselves.”

Vogel led the Apaches with a best time of 16 minutes, 10 seconds this season.

The other three also posted best times of under 17 minutes. Reed’s best was 16:32, followed by Prater at 16:35 and Nickerson at 16:39.

The Apaches won the sectional and regional championships before bowing out at semi-state with an eighth place finish among 20 teams.

“What really made this season special to me was the work that was put into getting where we were,” Evans said.

“The guys set their goals at the beginning of the season and kept grinding all the way through. They never doubted

the process and followed through on all the little things that could help give them a competitive advantage. The wins were nice but seeing how hard they worked was even more satisfying.”

Vogel and Reed will return next season.

“Moving forward we return a strong nucleus next year,” Evans said. “Dereck Vogel, Blakley Cole, Wyatt Davis and Caleb Callahan will be the senior leaders for next year’s squad. To continue the success we’ve experienced over the last couple years each guy must be dedicated to themselves for the sake of the team.

They must realize that the work they put in is not only getting themselves better it’s getting the team better.

“Summer is crucial for this improvement. With a good base to work with the things we achieved this season can be accomplished again this year.

A free agent gone who is too soon

By Bill Barrows

helping players through arm rehab. Porterfield is the Like Bryce Harper and Director of Pitching Health, Manny Machado, Jose headquartered in Glendale, Fernandez would have been a and has worked diligently free agent this winter at 26. He with pitchers trying to salvage might well have been at the careers after arm injuries. top of the market. Thank Joe Mauer put on the catchgoodness Jeffrey Loria set up er’s gear one last time, caught a fund to pay for Jose’s daugh- one last pitch, then spent a ter’s college educalong moment in the tion, as well as the sun waving to fans entire funeral cost. who’d watched him Purdue’s Jeff play for 15 years with the Minnesota Brohm on if coachTwins and for years ing at Louisville before that in youth has been a dream baseball too. It felt of his: “No it has like goodbye on that not.

Our guys September day, and know I’m going to now we know it be truthful and was. Mauer has honest.

I like announced his where I’m at.” retirement from Indianapolis baseball, a move Colts’ receiver BILL BARROWS expected by many Reggie Wayne, who after his emotional was inducted into season finale and the team’s Ring of Honor on Sunday, has 1,070 the mounting concern over his receptions, 10th all-time, and long-term health.

Chase Utley, David Wright all five eligible players ahead of him already are in the Pro and Joe Mauer, all retiring.

Three of the best to ever put Football Hall of Fame.

During last month’s emo- on a uniform, go out together. tional World Series, under- Things happen in threes & lined in superlatives, Nathan this trio epitomized all that is Eovaldi and Julio Urías were great about our beloved sport two of the most gratifying sto- of baseball. All the best in your next chapter ries. Each came off months of President Donald Trump the loneliness of long-distance injury rehabilitation in high- has included three sports figway stops called Port ures among his first recipients Charlotte, Fla., and Glendale, of the Presidential Medal of Ariz., and after hard, hot days Freedom, as former New York and nights of soreness and Yankees slugger Babe Ruth, doubts, they reconstructed former Dallas Cowboys quartheir futures and left Dodger terback Roger Staubach and Stadium on jets to the prom- nine-time Pro Bowl defensive ised land. Wherever Eovaldi tackle Alan Page are set to be lands as a free agent, he and honored. The Presidential Urías will be connected by Medal of Freedom is the dots that begin with one name: nation’s highest honor for a Ron Porterfield. Porterfield civilian. A ceremony to award has had a remarkable career the medals took place Friday.

Thanksgiving Day football games in the United States are nearly as old as the game — and the organized holiday — themselves.

The first Thanksgiving Day football game took place in Philadelphia, Pa., on Thanksgiving Day of 1869, less than two weeks after Rutgers defeated Princeton in New Brunswick, N.J., in what is widely recognized as the first intercollegiate football game in the United States, and only six years after Abraham Lincoln declared the first fixed national Thanksgiving holiday in 1863.

Manchester’s Emma West (5) tries to get the ball around Mississinewa’s Caily Bolser. Photo by Harold Chatlosh

Lady Norse pound Huntington North

By The Paper staff

When it comes to Thanksgiving Day football, NFL style, most fans first think of the Lions and the tradition that was started in 1934.

It was their first year in Detroit after a local radio executive, George A. Richards, had purchased the Portsmouth (Ohio) Spartans and moved the team to Detroit. The newly named Detroit Lions played the Chicago Bears. In 1966, the Dallas Cowboys began hosting Thanksgiving Day games.

Both Detroit and Dallas have traditionally hosted games on Turkey Day ever since.

“I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens.” — President Abraham Lincoln, declaring an annual national day of Thanksgiving, Oct. 3, 1863

The Northfield Lady Norse basketball team held Huntington North to single digits in three of the four quarters Saturday en route to a 70-29 win over the Class 4A Lady Vikings.

Northfield jumped out to a 14-4 lead after one quarter, and built that lead to 45-16 at half time.

The Lady Norse were never threatened the rest of the night.

Kelcie Thomson led Northfield with 16 points while Ariel Dale had 15, Kyra Kennedy 13 and Addi Baker 12.

Thomson also pulled down 10 rebounds and gave out nine assists. She also had five steals while Kennedy and Baker each had three.

In other action Saturday, a 26-5 third quarter propelled the Wabash Lady Apaches to a 55-29 win over Southern wells.

The win ended a three-game losing streak for Wabash, which improved to 2-3 on the season.

Mariah Wyatt led Wabash with 12 points, while Abby Vinopal and Alivia Short each had nine.

In other action last week: Mississinewa 35 Manchester 30 A two-point third quarter hurt the Lady Squires in action Friday night.

Leading 14-13 at halftime, Manchester fell behind 21-16 after three quarters. The two teams

each scored 14 points in the final stanza.

Kiera Hatfield led Manchester with 14 points. Kennidy Lauer had seven rebounds to lead the Lady Squires.

Winamac 47-Manchester 35 Winamac controlled the contest from the start, outscoring the Lady Squires 18-8 after one quarter and 29-16 at halftime to improve to 5-0 on the season.

Kennedy Fierstos led Manchester with 15 points while Kennidy Lauer pulled in five rebounds.

“I was impressed with the fight within our girls tonight,” coach Jacob Everett said.

Northfield 65-Eastbrook 18 The Class 1A, No.5-ranked Northfield girls basketball team defeated Eastbrook, 65-18 on Wednesday, Nov. 14.

The Lady Norse jumped out to a 133 lead after one quarter and built that advantage to 34-8 at halftime.

Ariel Dale led Northfield with 19 points, while Kyra Kennedy had 12 points.

Warsaw 57-Wabash 19 The Wabash girls basketball team dropped its third straight game on Wednesday, falling to Warsaw 57-19.

The Lady Apaches jumped out to a 6-4 lead, but were then outscored 35-2 the rest of the first half.

Mariah Wyatt led Wabash with 7 points. Hope Unger and Alivia Short each had five points.

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Holiday season begins in county ...continued from the front page which can be a beacon and encouragement of hope for those living in our community and those passing through it.”

Haupert thanked Larry Hoover and Quality Electric crews who have put up the lights for decades.

“Just as Larry and his organization give to their community, you also have the ability to give back to your community,” he continued. “So as we enter this season of giving, let us look around the community and ask ourselves, ‘What can we do to make our community a better place to live?’

“Our efforts don’t have to be as big as lighting the Courthouse. But we

can make small contributions working together that can change the face of our community and our county. We are here tonight as friends, neighbors and leaders from all the communities of Wabash County. Let us join together to make this a great holiday season, not only for ourselves, but also for those less fortunate than we may be.”

Following their remarks, Schoening, Haupert and the Rev. Haley Asberry, pastor of the Wabash Christian Church, wandered through the crowd lighting small candles they were holding. As Jennifer Denney sang “Silent Night,” the lights

Wabash City Council President Eric Schoening helps a visitor to the Wabash County Courthouse lighting ceremony light a candle. Photos by Joseph Slacian

The Creche on the Wabash County Courthouse lawn and the lights atop the Courthouse dome are sure signs the Christmas season has arrived in Wabash County. came on and Santa arrived.

Throughout the downtown area, residents wandered the streets taking in the various shop windows decorated for the holiday season. Others went from business to business having maps stamped for a WMI contest and a chance to win up to $1,000 to be spent downtown.

Several well-known characters, including the Grinch and Father Christmas wandered the downtown area, posing for pictures with young and old alike.

For those who didn’t get to tell Santa their wish list at the Courthouse, he greeted an endless stream of youngsters during a visit to the Wabash City Hall.

Youngsters look on at a mother and baby donkey that were part of the display in the entrance of Bucheri McCarty and Metz in downtown Wabash, part of the Holiday night to remember

Members of the O.J. Singers perform at the Wabash County Courthouse.

The Grinch wanders around through the downtown area, trying to bring gloom to local residents’ holiday spirit. It’s a sure bet he failed.

Father Christmas walks along Market Street during the Downtown Holiday night to remember.

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Lilly Scholarshp finalists named Six finalists have been named for chose for the Lilly E n d o w m e n t C o m m u n i t y Scholarships.

The six — Emily Clendenon of Northfield High Schol, Rebekah Freeman of Wabash High School, Elizabeth Haupert of the Indiana Academy for Science, Math, and Humanities (formerly of Northfield High School), Mallory Hipskind of Wabash High School, Faith Macy of Northfield High School, and Liam McGouldrick of Southwood High School – were selected from 46 applicants.

The applicants were ranked by academic achievement, financial need, the family’s educational attainment level, initiative, work experience, leadership, and volunteerism.

Clendenon plans to pursue a medical degree and fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a pediatrician. Through her experiences and volunteer work tutoring elementary students, she has realized a passion for helping others, and wishes to continue to do so in her future career. She is a member of National Honor Society, Norsettes Dance Team, Student Council, Crossroads Bank Junior Board of Directors, and A Capella Choir. She also holds a part-time job and volunteers at her church. She is the daughter of Robert and Donna Clendenon.

Freeman plans to attend Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to major in mechanical engineering and theatre.

She aspires to pursue an engineering career in the film industry.

An active member of her school and community, Freeman is a member of National Honor Society, WCS Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, Symphonic Voices Choir, Varsity Soccer, WHS Student Ambassadors, Wabash First United Methodist Church Youth Group and Sacred Steps Dancers, and the Speech, Debate, Drama, and Improve Clubs. She is the daughter of Kurt and Elizabeth Freeman.

Haupert plans to

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She is an active member of 4-H and enjoys working as a camp counselor in the summers for Camp-WeCan. She is the daughter of Ryan Haupert and Tiffany Haupert.

Hipskind plans to attend Indiana University or Butler University to major in business. She hopes work in the small business sector and to one day open her own business. She is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, SADD Students Against D e s t r u c t i v e Decisions, JAG - Jobs for America’s Graduates, and the Varsity Swim Team.

She is also a lifeguard and swim instructor.

Mallory is the daughter of Richard and Shelley Hipskind.

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There are many ways to prepare a turkey ...continued from the front page the pan, then adds water, eggs and, most importantly, don’t forget to add salad to the pan. Then simply put the turkey in the oven and cook it.

Annie C. puts her turkey in a pan and mixes it with cheese.

She then adds two eggs, sprinkles on pepper and then she puts in the oven to “bake it at medium for five minutes.”

Like some other classmates, Grace D. combines flour and powder together before adding the turkey and mixing it all together.

“Last,” she said, “you bake it at one degree for five minutes.”

Riddik D. gets a pan and adds flour with 10 eggs before placing the turkey in the mixture.

For cooking, Riddik suggests baking it at 11 degrees for nine hours.

Aurelia N. puts the turkey into a pot before adding sugar, salt and macaroni.

Baking requires putting it in a 16-degree oven for 10 minutes.

Madilyn S. adds pepper to a pan, and then puts in some salt. Next comes three eggs before placing the turkey in the pan.

“Last,” she said, “bake the turkey at medium for three hours.”

Mila R. has an ingredient that other classmates don’t.

First, she puts the turkey in the pot before adding salt and pepper. She then adds a little cheese before spreading her special ingredient, pineapple, on top of the turkey.

She bakes it at 60 degrees for 40 minutes.

Addi M. puts her turkey in a pan before adding sugar and pepper. She then stuffs the bird with cheese, then cooks it at a medium temperature for 10 minutes.

Sandy L. cooks her turkey in water before adding salad to it. Next comes barbecue sauce and cheese.

“Then you can eat it,” Sandy said.

Like her classmate Aurelia, Lucy T. gets a pan and adds macaroni to it. Next comes some pepper before placing the turkey in the pan.

She then bakes it at 20 degrees for 21 hours.

Azaizja S. gets a pan and puts sugar in it.

Then comes some flour and salt before finally adding the turkey to the pan. It is then baked at two degrees for six hours.

Luke F. cuts his turkey and puts chicken into it. He then takes the chicken out and adds egg before putting it in the oven.

Emric H. goes to get groceries, then adds cake and ice cream together before placing the turkey into the mixture.

“Then cook it all at one degree for one minute,” Emric said.

Kinley F. puts together flour and butter together before adding the turkey to the mixture.

“Then you stuff it with yummy fruit,” Kinley said. “Then you bake it at five degrees for five minutes.”

Myles H. gets a turkey and adds salt, pepper and cheese to it. He then cooks it at low for five minutes.

Paisley K. takes flour then adds oranges to it. Next comes ice cream and, of course, the turkey.

Cooking takes one minute at one degree.

Like classmate Luke, Konyhr A. combines chicken and turkey.

Konyhr first chops up the turkey, then puts chicken into it.

Then take out the chicken, replace it with a salad.

“Last, cook it in a hot oven,” Konyhr said.

Like their counterparts at Neighbours, students in Kami Ross’ Metro North kindergarten class have a variety of ways to cook their turkey. In fact, some don’t cook turkey at all.

“We don’t eat turkey; we eat chicken legs,” said Bryson S. “My grandma gets them from Walmart. She gets them for $20.03.

She cooks them in the microwave for 60 seconds. They get to 80 degrees and then the microwave rings and you know they are done.”

When the microwave dings, he said, the family washes their hands and sits down to eat.

Diem R. also doesn’t eat turkey.

“We eat ham,” Diem said. “We get our ham from Walmart. It costs $2. We cook it in a pan in the microwave. The microwave is really hot. We only cook it for a little bit. … Before we eat, we let our hands sit. When it’s time to eat, we use forks. The ham tastes good and we always get seconds.”

Braya C. doesn’t know what the family will be eating at Thanksgiving.

“My mom hasn’t decided what we are eating for Thanksgiving yet,” Braya said. “I really hope she chooses pizza though. If we do have turkey, we will buy it from Walmart. It will cost $500.

“We take it home to cook it. Put it in the oven for 18 minutes.

It’s done when you hear the beep. Take it out of the oven and eat it.”

KaiLynn R. also hopes to eat something other than turkey.

“I’m not really sure if I like turkey,” she said. “I was thinking about eating beans, beef-a-roni and mac and cheese instead. I normally eat Thanksgiving on Friday or maybe on a different school day instead. … My brain is pretty empty, so that’s all I can remember right now.”

Brenden C.’s parents get their chicken and turkey at a restaurant.

“It costs $5. You have to cook it in a pan in the stove really, really hot, like this hot,” he said, holding his hands far apart. “You only have to cook it for six seconds, then bring it to Thanksgiving.”

Unlike Braya, whose turkey costs $500, Clayton O.’s family only pays $1 for their Turkey at Walmart.

“We put it into a pot and then cook it,” he said. “It stays on the stove for two hours.

The stove is very hot, like 61. You use a mitten and take the turkey out of the oven. Then you can eat it. If it’s hot, then you will burn your mouth. When it’s cooled down, you eat it and it’s all good.”

The family of Karstyn H. also pays $500 for its turkey.

“It’s a huge one,” Karstyn said. “You put it in the oven and cook it. The oven gets really, really hot, like number five hot We leave it in there for 45 minutes.

We put sugar and chocolate on it.”

The turkey that Hudson T. and his family eat costs $4. His mother prepares the dinner.

“She doesn’t put anything on the turkey.

She cooks it in the oven on hot until it’s cooked,” Hudson said.

“I eat the turkey with my family. I can’t remember what we eat with the turkey because I’m just a kid and it’s been a long time since the last Thanksgiving.

JoJo B.’s family pays “100 money” for their turkey.

“It’s a really big turkey. It comes with the head, feet, and feathers on it so we have to cut them off and throw them away,” JoJo said. “We just keep the body. We then have to cook it for 100 minutes in the microwave. It gets very hot. I think it gets really, really, really hot! I think like 100 degrees.

Then the bell rings and that means it’s done.”

Joslyn B. and her family pay $10 for their turkey.

“We don’t cook the turkey because it is already done when we get if from Walmart,” she said. “I don’t eat the turkey because it looks like bologna. I haven’t even seen a real turkey in my whole life. I haven’t eaten turkey either because I just don’t want to eat its head.”

Norlina M. said the family turkey costs $11.

“My mom or dad put the turkey in the crock pot until the other food is ready,” Norlina said.

“We eat stuffing with the turkey.”

The family of Paisly S. has found a place to get turkeys for just $1.

“Look for the number 8. That’s the best turkey to buy,” Paisly said. “You cook it, with the bones, in a pan for 40 seconds. You then get it out and eat it.”

Easton H. goes to his grandparents to eat Thanksgiving.

“They maybe get it from the store or maybe the farm, I don’t know. We own a farm but it doesn’t really have any turkeys, just pigs and chickens,” Easton said. My grandma hasn’t really told me how she cooks the turkey, but I’m going to ask her this year when we go eat at her house.

I just have salt and other good ingredients on my turkey.”

Adalynn K. said her parents cook the turkey on the grill, or maybe on the stove.

“It takes around 5 minutes at 6 degrees in the oven,” she said. If you cook it on the grill, it still only takes 5 minutes. We eat fruit with our turkey. My whole family comes over to eat. Some of them have to sit on the couch to eat.”

Zayne S.’s mother

cuts up the turkey and puts it in the oven.

“She puts some sauce on it and looks at it in case it has germs on it,” he said. “It sits in bones in the oven.

The turkey is brown.

We cook the turkey for 10 minutes in the oven.

The oven is hot or maybe a little down from hot. It tastes like chicken when it is done. When my mom gets it out, we wait until it’s cool off and then we eat it.

Several students said their families don’t buy their turkeys at the store.

Hunter C. has Thanksgiving at his grandmother’s house.

But before going there, he has to make a stop.

“Before we can eat, I have to go hunting for a real turkey,” he said.

“I shoot the turkey with my BB gun. Don’t forget to cut the head off and skin it. Take the turkey inside Granny’s house so you can cook it. You have to cut the feet off so you can see the bones. I keep a knife in my red Chevy truck that I use when I’m ready to skin an animal. Well, it’s really my dad’s truck.”

Hunter S. also takes to the woods for his family’s turkey.

“Well, me and my dad shoot it with our rifles,” he said. “We cut off its head and pluck it. Then we stuff it with bread and cook it in the oven at grandpa’s house. The turkey has to be on a tray in the oven for 11 minutes. The oven is really

hot. It burns our hands if we touch it. We put gloves on, grab the tray, and take the turkey out of the oven.

Then we chop up the turkey. We put it on our plates and eat it. We like to go fishing after we eat.”

Sometimes Logan L. and his family hunt for their turkey. Other times, they don’t.

“We buy our turkey from Walmart or America. Or you can shoot one which doesn’t cost any money,” he said. “My dad cleans the turkey and puts it on the smoker for a couple minutes. He turns on the timer. Then my dad takes it out and stares at it. He takes the turkey into the house on a tray. I help him with the door so my cat doesn’t get in the house.

“Dad puts the turkey on the table. Mom and Dad put all our decorations on the table, too.

My dad tastes the turkey first. If it doesn’t taste good, we get another turkey. If it is good, then we all eat the turkey.”

Michelle C. and her brother look for their turkey.

“I have to go to the woods or the field to find one. Then my brother and I shoot it with a gun. Then you have to skin it and cut off its head and feet.

Then we have to get the bones out.

“We have to cook it with a frying pan or something else. You cook it in the oven so it’s hot enough. It can burn your skin because it’s super hot.

You leave it in for 99 or 100 days. You have to wear 12 pairs of gloves to get it out because your skin will fall off.

Then we give some love to it and then we eat it.”

Other classmates have other places to get their turkeys.

“We go to the farm to get a turkey,” said Levi E. “My mom takes off the feathers, chops it up, and heats it. When it’s done heating up, it gets stuffed. We stuff it with different kinds of chicken. We cook it for 10 hours at 9 degrees. When it’s done cooking, I tell my parents so we can start eating.”

Rylan N. isn’t sure where the family’s turkey comes from.

“Our turkey magically shows up at our house,” Rylan said. “I think someone might buy it, but I’m not really sure. It’s a dead turkey that we had to get out of the freezer. It has to be cooked. We usually use the grill to cook it for 40 minutes.

It’s going to be really hot, so let it cool off, then eat it.”

Jasmine C. has a unique way of getting a turkey.

“You get a turkey from the farm,” she said.

“When the farmer is sleeping, you sneak in there and take a turkey. You put the turkey in a package until you’re ready to cook it. Then when you’re ready you get it out of the package and cook it in the oven or microwave for 75 days.

Then we can eat it.”

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Lilly Scholarshp finalists named

manager for the girls’ basketball team, an active member in 4-H, and holds a part-time job. She is the daughter of Curtis and Rebekah Macy.

McGouldrick plans to obtain a biology degree from Indiana University to pursue a career in oceanic field research as a marine biologist. He is a member of National Honor Society, varsity track and cross country, jazz band, Campus Life, Mayor’s Youth Council, Senior Class Cabinet, and the NaNoWriMo Writing Club. McGouldrick is active in his church, holds a part-time job, and is an accomplished pianist. He is the son of Justin and Amy McGouldrick.

Established in 1998 to draw more talented Indiana students to college, the Lilly Endowment aims to raise the level of educational attainment in the state and eliminate the barrier of

financial need and college debt for recipients.

The Lilly E n d o w m e n t C o m m u n i t y Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship awarded to students throughout Indiana.

Recipients receive a four-year, full tuition scholarship to the Indiana institution of higher learning of his or her choice. Each year, many students apply, but only one Wabash County student will receive the scholarship.

All of these finalists are exceptionally talented and qualified. The level of drive, determination, and passion for education that the 2018/2019 finalists exhibit is wonderfully encouraging. These students will undoubtedly make Wabash proud as the next generation of successful citizens.

The Community Foundation congratulates all the finalists for this prestigious award and wishes

them all the best in their future endeavors. The winner will be announced at a later date The Community

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Park board hears about proposed projects

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Board of Parks and Recreation met Wednesday night, Nov. 14. While the board took no action on any matters, it was updated on two possible programs the City of Wabash is considering for 2019 and beyond.

In March, city department heads met with representatives of Enterprise Rent-a-Car, which has a program offering fleets for municipalities around the U.S. “They gave us their spiel, told us how it worked,” Park Superintendent Adam Hall told the board. “It sounded pretty good, but then we hadn’t heard anything until just a couple of weeks ago.”

Mayor Scott Long asked department heads to explore if they could participate in the program, possibly as early as next year.

Enterprise proposed providing seven new vehicles for the city, four of which were for the Park Department.

“That is all but two of our trucks,” Hall told the board. “The oldest one is a 2000, so they’re pretty old.

The way this works is they’re basically a lease.

(Enterprise) will give you the best year to sell them back to get your biggest profit. Then you can use those profits and you can purchase another truck at a lower cost, and then you have a new truck again.”

Rather than purchasing the vehicle out right, the city would keep the vehicle about four or five years.

“We can choose after that four or five years to purchase the truck, or we can go ahead and lease it and get the money back and put it toward a new truck,” Hall said. “It depends on us. If we like it but we don’t want to do it again, we can pur-

chase those trucks.”

The four vehicles – two three-quarter ton trucks, one half-ton truck and one dump truck — will cost the department roughly $23,000 annually, or about $2,000 per month. The vehicles will be 2019 trucks with warranties. The brand of vehicle has not been determined yet.

Enterprise would sell the four vehicles being replaced, with those proceeds going toward the cost of the new vehicles.

Hall said he believes it’s a great opportunity to receive new trucks.

“The problem is, this coming year it’s not budgeted, so it will have to come out of my budget for this year, and then we can budget for it for next year and the years following,” he said.

He’s reviewed the budget, and said he can encumber between $16,000 and $20,000 from this year’s budget for the program.

“I think the best

opportunity is to encumber as much money as I can this year, now that we’re getting to the end of the year, so we won’t have to use as much out of (the budget for) 2019,” he said.

If the program takes place, it likely won’t start until at least March, meaning a savings of about $4,000.

“The later in the year it happens, the less money of the 2019 budget I’ll have to get into,” he said.

Hall stressed to the board that nothing has been finalized, and board members asked for some more information before giving the plan its blessing.

In another matter, the city is considering putting an outdoor exercise pad just north of the Riverfront Park, southwest of the intersection of Smith and South Wabash streets.

The 38-foot-by-38foot site will have stationary exercise activities the public

can do. The mayor has been in contact with an exercise firm about the project, and they have offered a $30,000 grant to the city if the project is a go.

“It would be on park property,” Hall said, however it will be very close to a wall and parking lots and sidewalks at the site.

Such exercise areas are becoming popular in other municipalities, he told the board.

If the project takes place, it won’t be until the summer or fall of 2019.

The project would cost about $120,000, but with the $30,000 grant, the city would have to raise about $90,000.

Other sites are being considered for the exercise pad, but Hall said the mayor likes the Riverfront site, largely because of its visibility to the public.

“I just wanted to bring it to the board’s attention,” Hall said.

“I don’t know what steps are happening.”

City vacates part of Superior Street

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash City Council approved vacating a portion of Superior Street near The Ford Meter Box

Co. The action covers roadway from just east of Ontario Street to a fenced area already owned by the

company was in question. The council, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, approved the measure on first and second reading.

During a public hearing before the council meeting, attorney Dough Lehman told the council that the com-

pany owns all the land surrounding the portion of the road in question.

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The arrows indicate the area of Superior Street that the city will vacate. Photo provided

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MHS Soil Judging Team advances to national contest

By Nancy Neff nneff@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — In just three years’ time, the Manchester High School soil judging team has met its goal to advance to national competition. The team comprised of Justus Metzger, Skyler Michael, Guy Stephen and Sheila Winger will compete against numerous other soil judging teams across the nation in Oklahoma in May 2019.

A young team with mostly sophomores – only Michael is a junior – they’ve competed together for three years. As the first soil judging team under the guidance and direction of Gwen Mise, agriculture science and business teacher, they’ve driven themselves to improve each year.

“They’ve been very goal-oriented,” said Mize. “The goal they set last year was to go to state competition and they accomplished that. This year, their goal was to go to

state and national and they’ve done that.

They’re very driven, fun and willing to work hard.”

The foursome has not only a great work ethic, but also a strong team principle, added Mize.

In soil judging, each team member is evaluated for knowledge in the texture, color and drainage properties.

At the state competition, Michael ranked second overall.

“I just had a good day,” said Michael, with a smile. “We all take turns having a good day. It’s never always the same strong person at each competition.

There are times where one of us will look at the others and say, ‘hope this is a good day for you because I think it’s going to an off day for me.’”

Stephen added with a laugh, “I just hope we all don’t have an off day when we go to nationals.”

The teamwork and knowledge started in the 2015-2016 school year, when they agreed their FFA

chapter needed a soil team.

“We all started (in FFA) when we were in eighth grade,” said Stephen.

“There wasn’t a soil team (at that time) and thought we needed a soil team – said let’s go; let’s do this!”

Like any other skill, it takes a lot of practice. Mize emphasized the team doesn’t study and evaluate dirt – it’s soil, adding that she’s been learning along with her students.

“We knew nothing at first,” said Metzger.

“There are all these rules that we have to memorize. We have to know soil by the color, texture, how well it ribbons and how the (soil) sample will drain. When we go to nationals, we’re not allowed to use posts (in the ground) to determine the land’s slope. We have to be able to determine the slope by sight.”

Ribboning is working a clump of moistened soil in your hand, rubbing it between thumb and finger to create a “ribbon.” The test helps

determine the best use of soil at the site – whether for construction or farming. If the ribbon is more claylike, it is not as sturdy for construction. The team also rates how well the drainage is in the soil and the slope of the land as well.

“If you can get the drainage and slope figured out, you usually do well (in competition),” said Winger.

“There’s no talking amongst ourselves during (meet). So it really does depend on our own individual knowledge.”

A lot of that knowledge and confidence was thanks in part to a former teammate and classmate.

“There’s someone we haven’t mentioned, who really deserves to be recognized for our success,” said Michael. “We learned so much from Tyler Sivits, who transferred to our school from North Miami last year. North Miami has a really strong soil judging team and he taught us a lot.”

After graduating last year, Sivits contin-

Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School FFA soil judging team members match a “ribbon” of soil to a color chart, used in soil judging contests. Students, clockwise, from left, are: Justus Metzger, Skyler Michael, Guy Stephen and Sheila Winger. Photo by Nancy Neff ues to cheer on and motivate his former teammates, even coming from Purdue University to attend the state contest.

Sivits’ continued involvement has helped him decide he wants to be an agriculture science teacher, said Mize.

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talk to other schools’ teams. We cheer each other on. We may be opponents in the competition, but we’re friends and have a mutual respect for each other.”

Mize added soil judging skills are not isolated to the agriculture science field of study.

“What they’ve learned in the past three years has been a tremendous amount,” said Mize. “What

they’ve learned will help them for the rest of their lives in any career field they pursue – teamwork, respect for others, hard work, attention to detail and confidence. This is a great group of kids. We’ve also been fortunate to have great support from parents, school, the corporation and community as a whole. We’ve been blessed.”

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DAR chapter has November meeting Article provided The monthly meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) took place on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, Wabash.

Two guests were welcomed Elizabeth Macinata, Wabash and new member Nancy Tiger, North Manchester.

The meeting opened with the DAR ritual.

Devotions were about Nov. 11, Veterans Day. The November President General's message from Ann Turner Dillon was shared by Joyce Joy. As we enter this busy holiday season, I hope you will take time out of your day to reflect on the many things for which we can be

t h a n k f u l .

Thanksgiving, and celebrating the fall harvest, is often lost between Halloween and Christmas, but for me it is probably the most important holiday of the year. It is a time for gratitude, and a time to turn my focus on the things that really matter.

The National Defender Report was about a Purple Heart medal “Lost in Time.”

While browsing through an antique shop, an old Purple Heart was found belonging to Watson Watts. Originally it was called a Commendation Certificate for a World War Wounded Soldier signed by Woodrow Wilson. The medal was not awarded during World War I; however, it was reinstated in 1932 being retroac-

tive to include the veterans of that war.

His grave was located in Little Obion Cemetery, Wingo, Graves County, Ky/. where the DAR member visited and placed flowers and a poppy there.

The Indian Committee Minute was given by Avonne Lee Knecht on the 1838 Potawatomi Trail of Death to Osawatomie, Kansas.

The Conservation Minute was on why native plants matter.

The Flag Minute was in 1784 the American Flag was nicknamed the “Flower Flag” by the people of China.

A Chinese viewer remarked it looked like a beautiful flower.

Correspondence was an invitation to General de Lafayette Chapter’s Christmas dinner on Tuesday,

Dec. 11, at the Lafayette County Club, Lafayette.

A Certificate of Appreciation from Army Community Service, US Army Garrison RheinlandPfalz, Kaiserslautern, Germany for valuable contributions to the Coupon Program in support of the Kaiserslautern Military Community.

Barbara Amiss, Regent gave a report on the Fall Workshop and Fall Forum at The Willows in Indianapolis, Oct. 2627.

Members were saddened to learn the death of active member Gladys Hall, 99, Indianapolis, who had been an active member for almost 72 years.

The program was presented by retired US Air Force Veteran, RN, Melissa Miller;

expressing her fiveyear journey during active duty, deployment overseas, and Honor Flight.

The next meeting of the Frances Slocum Chapter will be on Jan. 8 at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Activity Room, Wabash. Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

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City vacates part of Superior Street should be pretty evident is that the entire portion of Superior Street that we are asking to vacate is surrounded by Ford Meter Box property,” he said.

“There are no other property owners adjacent to that portion of the street that we’re asking to vacate.

“The second thing that you should be able to tell … is the fact that there are no alleys or other ways that intersect the portion of

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Superior Street that we’re asking to vacate, so there’s no way someone could access their property from Superior Street, even though it might not be adjacent. By not vacating Ontario Street, any property owners in that general area will always have access to their property. This vacation doesn’t deny anybody access to their property.”

The only reason one would have to be on Superior Street, east of Ontario Street, is if they are an employee or vendor of Ford Meter Box, Lehman noted. One of the main reasons the company is seeking the vacation, he added, is because often people travel along Superior Street thinking it is a through street. However, the company has a fence blocking the road several hundred feet east of Ontario Street, creating a dead end.

“And when they reach that dead end, they really don’t have a good way of getting out, other than to back out, or to do a threepoint turn and try to get out that way,” Lehman said. “By moving the gate up to Ontario Street, we will be able to prevent people from inadvertently ending up there in that dead end. We also will be able to provide better security for our property by having that gate up there.”

The company is already plowing the area in question during the winter.

“By vacating it, the city would be relieved of any responsibility of maintaining that street,” Lehman said.

“Ford Meter Box could maintain it in the manner in which they wanted to. And, as we all know, Ford Meter Box is a very responsible citizen and we can expect that they will continue to maintain it for the use of their employees consistent with their plans for the

usage of that area.”

One concern with the plan is the fact there is a fire hydrant located about halfway down from Ontario Street to the area that is now fenced off.

Lehman noted that vacating public streets doesn’t affect any easements and, by law, easements remain in place.

“So that fire hydrant would still be there,” he said.

However, Fire Chief Barry Stroup said the fence could cause a delay for the fire department reaching the hydrant. He did say that the department wouldn’t let the fence deter the department from reaching the hydrant, but it could slow them.

“We will get through,” he said.

To which Lehman added, “And we would want you to get through.”

Company officials said they will work to ensure that the department can reach the hydrant with little to no delay.

During the regular meeting, the council approved the measure 6-0 with council member Bryan Dillon, a Ford Meter Box employee, abstaining.

The council then approved suspending the rules to consider the matter on second reading. Again, it passed 6-0 with Dillon abstaining.

In another matter, the council announced an executive session slated for after the meeting was canceled.

The meeting was to allow the council to narrow a field of school board candidates to three.

However, only three people – Bill Konyha, Kipp Cantrell and Rhonda Hipskind – applied for the two seats.

The council will interview the trio in public session beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27.

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