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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill Jr.’s office has filed a civil suit against a former City of Wabash employee and an insurance company to recover public funds. The suit, filed in Wabash Superior Court, lists Angelina M. Monroe, a former billing clerk in the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Cincinnati Insurance Co. as defendants.

In December 2017, the results of a special investigation by the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA) into the City of Wabash’s Wastewater Billing Department found $152,127.54 unaccounted for. “The department cannot account for collections credited to customer accounts totaling $152,127.54,” according to a 10-page report issued Dec. 6. “These collections were entered in the department’s computer system in 112 batches assigned to 94 different collection dates

from September 5, 2013, to May 9, 2017. None of the batches are included in the Department’s daily Cash Entry Batch Lists, and none of the collections in those batches were ever remitted to the office of the Clerk Treasurer, recorded in the City’s fund ledger, or deposited in the bank.” According to the report, the missing “batches” were allegedly recorded on software operated by Monroe. In the lawsuit, Hill alleges in the law(continued on page 4)

Investigation continues in fatal shooting By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Naoki Ito, consul-general of Japan in Chicago (center), toured Oji InterTech’s North Manchester facility Friday, Feb. 16, as part of the Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit. Photo by David Fenker

Japanese official visits NM By David Fenker david@nmpaper.com

NORTH MANCHESTER — A North Manchester factory hosted representatives from Japan, Chicago and northeast Indiana last week. Oji Intertech, which established its 80,000-square-foot facility in North Manchester in 1998, served as one of several stops for the group on its way to

the Japan-Northeast Indiana Summit in Fort Wayne Friday, Feb. 16. Among the representatives were Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Naoki Ito, who exchanged gifts with North Manchester Town Manager Adam Penrod and Town Council President Chalmer “Toby” Tobias. According to a press release from the Northeast Indiana

Regional Partnership about the summit, Indiana is home to more than 280 Japanese-owned businesses, including Oji Intertech. Of those, the release said, there are 24 locations in 10 northeast Indiana counties. “Friday was such a unique opportunity to welcome international investors to North Manchester,” Penrod said. “A big thanks goes to the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (continued on page 5)

Indiana State Police officials are releasing few details about a police involved fatal shooting that took place in Wabash County on Feb. 14. A Kokomo man was shot and killed in the incident, which took place about 4:20 p.m. in a field Wabash County Road 400 N near Wabash County Road 500 E. The man was later identified

as Travis D. Tucker, 29. According to a news release from ISP Sgt. Tony Slocum, Public Information Officer from the Peru State Police Post: Officers from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and the Huntington County Sheriff ’s Department responded to a citizen’s tip reporting the location of an alleged burglary suspect from Huntington County. When deputies arrived at the (continued on page 6)

Questions raised about MSD study By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com Studies for advancement once again dominated the after discussion of the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County board meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 13. At least one member of the

public wanted more information on where the board was on a decision on whether to hire a consultant, and what exactly that scope of work would look like. Michael Rigney, Lafontaine, referenced a point made in MSD’s work session on Feb. 6 (continued on page 4)


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ACRES reaches major milestone By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com ACRES Land Trust recently reached a noteworthy milestone as it continues its land preservation efforts in northeast Indiana and surrounding states. The non-profit land trust organization recently surpassed the 7,000-acre mark in land acquisition, meaning those lands will be protected for good. And, the organization has picked up speed in its land preservation efforts in a major way in recent years, acquiring the same amount of land in the last 14 years as the organization did in its first 44 years of existence. “The scope of it becomes neat when you see the 7,000 acres,” executive director Jason Kissel said. “Most of our properties are fairly small small. They might be 100 acres

JASON KISSEL here, 200 acres here. Our goal is to keep growing those into larger areas, but it’s happened 100 acres at a time. It’s not 2,000 acres at a time. It’s literally 50 acres here, 100 acres here. It’s been 57 years worth of effort. And, it builds up over time. That’s what’s neat to see.” Kissell is a Wabash County resident even though ACRES’ headquarters are in Huntertown, north of Fort Wayne in northern Allen County. Only about half of ACRES Land Trust

properties are open to the public, but five of six of its Wabash County properties are. One of the latest acquisitions is 97 acres near Salamonie Reservoir in Wabash County. The land lies between DNR property and land maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and is near other ACRES properties such as the Kokiwanee Nature Preserve and Hanging Rock National Natural Landmark. Other ACRES Wabash County properties include Asherwood on State Road 124, Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run on East Baumbauer Road and the Mary Thornton Nature Preserve on County Road 300 North. All of those Wabash County properties except Kokiwanee have been acquired in the last 10 years.

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“Five are open dawn to dusk everyday,” Kissell said. “People go hike, walk the dog, nature study, photography – a lot of artists go to the preserves, especially here in Wabash County with Hanging Rock, which is pretty iconic. (There are) all the waterfalls at Kokiwanee, and the big gorge at Hathaway preserve.” Incorporated in 1960, ACRES is the largest and oldest land trust in Indiana. The organization comes about its properties in three common ways. Some times land is donated, but not the majority of the time. Other times, ACRES buys them at auction or for full market value. More often than not land is acquired through some type of bargain sale. “Most of time it’s something in between,” Kissell said. “It may be worth $500,000 and they’ll say ‘if you can give us $300,000, we can make this work.’ “Normally it’s a property that ACRES is interested in or the family is interested in preserving. So, we talk and say ‘it seems to be good fit for both, let’s see if

ACRES recently surpassed the 7,000-acre milestone in land preserved, acquiring land such as this near Salamonie State Forest. Photo Provided.

ACRES Land Trust owns six Wabash County properties, including Hathaway Preserve at Ross Run. Photo provided we can make this work.’ The family or whoever owns it appreciates knowing that it’s not going to change. They can come back to it in 100 years and it’ll still be

there.” As a non-profit, most of ACRES’ funding is from individuals. Anyone from ordinary people to a family foundation to a communi-

ty foundation to businesses donate assets to the organization. “It really depends on the property or what we’re raising the funds for,” Kissell said. “We’re not federally funded. It’s not taxpayer dollars. It’s simply people saying ‘I like this idea’ and giving money towards it.” The increase in popularity has come from a deepened focus on getting the word out about whom ACRES is and exactly what it does. It hired an outreach position to tell those stories, talk to the media and talk to communities about what that community’s preservation needs are and what lands are important to it. “That’s what’s been cool here in Wabash County – the community has identified what’s important and asked for help,” Kissell said. “’Kokiwanee, a girls scout camp, is going to be sold, we all went here, we don’t want to see if go away. Can ACRES help?’ It ended up that we could. (continued on page 3)


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State program to help veterans connect with jobs By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com The State of Indiana recently announced a new program aimed at helping military veterans find jobs, as well as attracting new veterans to the state through employment opportunities. The Next Level Veterans initiative is a new, statewide program which brings several public and private organizations together to bring organizations together to recruit and attract discharging veterans and connect them to jobs, the state said in a press release. The state has created a website, www.in.gov/veterans to be a “one stop shop” for veterans seeking employment, training, housing and more. “Bringing veterans from around the

country here to fill high-wage, high demand jobs is a win-win-win for military service men and women, employers, and the state’s economy,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a press release. “Next Level Veterans will encourage partnerships from around the state to bring our nation’s skilled and talented veterans back home to our welcoming and vibrant Indiana communities.” Wabash County Veteran Service Officer Sam Daugherty said the website will enhance how veterans find jobs once they get home. “Locally, a lot of veterans tend to find jobs on any kind of job board. That’s what this will do, too, as it has a jobs tab,” Daugherty said. “But, they apply to two of the bigger places here – the paper mill and Ford

Meter Box. Both are very vet friendly. A lot of the other jobs in the surrounding area are, too. “I think this will help. It’s another job board that they can bounce it off of. It has quick tabs and that kind of thing. The state said more than 200,000 service men and women leave the military each year, and more than half of them face varying lengths of unemployment. Officials estimated Indiana has 85,000 unfilled jobs at the present time. The Next Level Initiative will focus on connecting those veterans, many of whom have developed attractive skills during their military service, to those career opportunities. “Indiana wants veterans from out of state to know they are welcome here and that Indiana is a prosperous place,

Midwest, and more specifically Indiana, are veteran friendly, even in our local community. A lot of jobs in the local community will give you a little extra consideration.” Under Crouch’s leadership, Next Level Veterans will provide veteran incentives, support personnel and provide marketing assistance, the state said, adding that it will partner with agencies such as the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the Indiana National Guard, the Indiana Department of W o r k f o r c e Development and the Indiana Housing and C o m m u n i t y D eve l o p m e n t Authority to make the program a reality. Those agencies will join with Conexus Indiana, the Central Indiana C o r p o r a t e Partnership initiative focused on advanced manufacturing and logistics, and the Indiana E c o n o m i c D eve l o p m e n t

where employers are eager for their skills and talent,” Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch said in the release. “I am inspired by the work our state agencies and partners have done to create a positive future for veterans.” Daugherty said that Indiana is far better at helping veterans find jobs than the rest of the country. In his conversations with Miami County Veteran Service Officer Jay Kendall, Daugherty found that Indiana has a low 1.8 percent veteran unemployment rate. “Based on my research, that’s probably the lowest in the country,” Daugherty said. “I think the national average is 4.8 (percent). So I don’t think Indiana is bad as far as veteran unemployment. Veterans, in general, are well (employed). That’s because people, especially in the

ACRES reaches major milestone ...continued from page 2 “With Hanging Rock it was the same thing,” he continued. “The Swan family wanted to see that preserved because it’s a local icon of Wabash County. They didn’t want to see it with no public access. We were able to do that.” Asherwood, south of town, was owned by the Marion school district. Schools would come and perform nature studies often, but as time progressed, the district decided it could no longer afford to keep it open. ACRES opted into a management lease with Marion Community Schools, and will take over ownership of the property in 2024. “Wabash County is interesting because there’s no county parks system,” Kissell said. “So, we kind of fulfill that role without having to spend taxpayer money. There’s 500 acres here in Wabash County that ACRES owns that really kind of functions as a county parks system.” ACRES had been talking to the owner

of the 97-acre parcel for around 10 years. The owner wanted to see the property come to some type of protection that wasn’t going to change, but needed income from it. NiSource had to perform some mitigation work for a new transmission line it was putting in on the property, and paid for the acquisition of the property. “Sometimes things like that come up,” Kissell said. “That’s why we try to develop all of these relationships ahead of time, even if we don’t have the funding now.” Sometimes it’s

more pressing than that. A good example of that is the Hathaway Preserve. The land was going to auction, and ACRES was clued in on the fact that the parcel had a unique gorge. ACRES visited the site, and Kissell, who’s background is in forestry, noted the quality of the forest and unique geology. He knew ACRES had to buy it. The process to acquire that land came to fruition in a matter of weeks. “Most of the time, though, it’s decades,” Kissell said. “Hanging Rock happened over 50

years of a relationship with the owners of that property. It happens in a lot of different ways.” Those interested in getting involved with ACRES, or becoming a member, can visit its website a t acreslandtrust.org.

Association to support the program and those veterans who relocate to Indiana, the press release said. The Next Level Veterans website includes information about available jobs in the state through Conexus Indiana, as well as education and training opportunities. The website further provides information about the Conexus Indiana INvets program, which connects veterans leaving military service with jobs at Indiana manufacturing and logistics companies, the state said. “Conexus Indiana launched INvets as an evolution of our work to bolster the advanced manufacturing and logistics sectors by specifically attracting veterans to high-wage, high demand careers,” Wes Wood said in the press release. Wood is Invets’ program director at Conexus Indiana and is also an army veteran “We are thrilled to partner with the

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...continued from the front page suit that the report “disclosed malfeasance, misfeasance and/or nonfeasance on the part of Monroe.” It also alleges the funds the state seeks to recover were either “misappropriated, diverted, or unaccounted, illegally received, illegally retained, unaccountable for or not paid over any money so received, obtained by fraud or in any unlaw-

ful manner; and/or wrongfully withheld from the public treasury.” In addition to the more than $152,000 missing, the SBOA incurred additional costs in the amount of $26,477.38, the lawsuit notes. The city was able to recover $5,000 of its lost funds, bringing the total amount lost by the city and the SBOA to $174,604.92. The lawsuit seeks to recover that amount,

in addition, an amount not to exceed three times the actual damage of the person suffering the loss, court costs, a reasonable attorney’s fee and other miscellaneous costs and expenses of the loss suffered by the city, or $456,382.62. The lawsuit also asserts that the Cincinnati Insurance Company “has to deal in good faith with the state. Specifically, in pertinent part, Cincinnati must: act

promptly and reasonably upon the communication/demand the state made with respect to its claims arising under its public official bonds; not misrepresent material facts and/or policy provisions relating to the coverages at issue; attempt in good faith to ‘effectuate prompt, fair and equitable settlements of claims in which liability has become reasonably clear,’ and not compel the state to institute

civil litigation to recover amounts due under the bonds by offering substantially less than the amounts Cincinnati is liable for.” The suit contends “Cincinnati breached its duty to deal in good faith with the state when it engaged in deceptive settlement practices by remitting a check for $5,000 to the city with an accompanying release to be signed by the city and also an accompa-

ny letter from Cincinnati to the City – where Cincinnati misrepresented: the amount of the city and state’s loss; the state as the principal; and the city as the obligee on the bonds – both contrary to the act and also contrary to the instructions of plaintiff and also without the state’s knowledge or consent.” As a result, the state is seeking $70,000 from Cincinnati Insurance Company, as well as

punitive damages in an amount to be determined by the court, “pursuant to Cincinnati’s tortuous breach of the duty to deal in good faith with the state.” This is a civil lawsuit, and as of the deadline for The Paper of Wabash, no criminal charges have been filed against Monroe. Prosecutor William Hartley Jr. told The Paper that he expected to file charges soon.

Questions raised about MSD study ...continued from the front page where consultant Administrator Assistance asked the board to develop 10 questions it would like to have answered in a study for advancement. Rigney asked that the questions be made public before they were given to Administrator Assistance, so that the public would know what was being asked. Rigney also asked that the public be shown the cost of such a study before the board moves forward. “We were given a study that was free, and the public needs to know how much extra this is going to cost, especially when the other one was going to be free,” Rigney said. Rigney surmised that the board wanted

an independent study because it was perceived that just consolidation was going to be studied in the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County’s study for advancement, and added concern about the effectiveness of such a study without cooperation from surrounding school districts. “There are other avenues to look at, but I don’t see how the study you’re going to do now is going to look into consolidation,” Rigney said, “because you’re not going to get an accurate depiction of what that’s going to be if both parties aren’t in on the study. … If that’s the case, why are we even doing the study?” Board chair Kevin Bowman assured Rigney that no decision had been made on the hiring of a consultant or which consultant might be hired to commission a study, and board member Todd Dazey remarked that the questions were to be developed at the request of Administrator Assistance in an attempt to keep the cost of the study down for MSD. It was revealed during the public comments section of the

meeting that Superintendent Mike Keaffaber will be meeting with other potential consultants in the coming days, and would relay back to the board what his findings were in a public setting before any decision would be made. Tim Drake reported that the state Department of Education released data from 2015 regarding Northfield and Southwood graduates who earned dual college credits in high school. The data revealed that those students went on to average a 3.0 grade point average during their first year in college, ahead of the state average of 2.8. Drake provided handouts with additional information on the success of MSD grads at the next level, prompting more than one member of the public to suggest the school district market such feats more. “This handout that was passed out tonight, there’s some impressive data in there,” Bob Shultz said. “Things I hear in the media and see on social media makes it seem like MSD is behind the rest of the world. This definitely proves otherwise. I

challenge the board, everybody siting at that table – we ought to be out tooting our horns. … We’re some of the best, and you guys need to promote that.” The 90-plus minute meeting touched on an array of subjects before the public comments section. Among the highlights: — More than $4,000 was donated to MSD for various uses. — The 2017 All-State Cross Country teams from Southwood and Northfield were honored. Freshman Braden Sweet made the first team on the boys side for Southwood, while Southwood senior Chase Guenin and Northfield freshman Andrew Burns were named honorable mention. On the girls side, Southwood junior Morgan Farr earned first-team honors, while Northfield sophomore Alyssa McKillip took honorable mention honors. — Third grade teacher Jamie Haupert was honored with the staff spotlight, being nominated by Cindy Harlow, the grandmother of Haupert’s student, Chad, for the impact she’s made in the student’s life.

“She has taught him this year that he can strive towards the top and master most anything,” Harlow said. “She’s given him the encouragement and know how of how to help others.” — The school district is upgrading its website from a pictureoriented home page to a video-oriented home page, using videos created by students from Kari’s Johnsons marketing class. “I think if you look at it, it looks just as professional as anything you’re going to find on the market,” Drake said. “… We’re really proud of what they produced. It’s professional level quality. — The board approved the hiring of Eva Simpson (threehour cook) and Devin Dale (long-term sub) and the retirement of speech and language pathologist Kelly Ruhl. — Approved a list of spring coaches for Southwood, including: Warren Daily (varsity baseball), Cory Blocker (varsity baseball), David Glickfield (varsity baseball), Dalton Gentry (varsity baseball), Jacob Lloyd (varsity baseball), Gary Dale (varsity golf, Devin Dale (varsity golf), JoDee Dale (varsity golf), Carl Pace (varsity softball), Nick Brubaker (varsity softball), Rod Cole (varsity tennis), Larry Vaughn (varsity tennis), Heather Hyden (varsity track), Dave Martz (varsity track), Cary Hammel (varsity track), Adam Hall (varsity track), Troy Andrews (varsity track), Tonya Boone (junior high track), Jeff Hobson (junior high track), Nick Perlich (junior high track), and Evette Honeycutt (varsity track).


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Japanese official visits NM plant and Grow Wabash County for arranging a tour of OJI Intertech for local and Japanese counterparts... This was a great chance to showcase what the town has to offer and our willingness to welcome all investors to the area. “We are grateful for OJI Intertech’s long term commitment to North Manchester and the many families they help support.” Oji Intertech President Rick Sereno provided a brief history of the Japaneseowned company, which makes a variety of paper and foam products, among others. Formerly known as Eften, the company’s American branch began as a partnership between companies Honshu Paper (formerly an Oji subsidiary) and Tri-Wall to produce and market F-10, “Fukuoka Paper’s 10th patent invention,” Sereno said. “The reason we

were initially located in northern Indiana is, we had a joint partnership with TriWall, the big facility in Butler, Ind., and they were producing our parts.” “Once Oji purchased Honshu [again], then Tri-Wall stepped out,” he continued, “and then we became a wholly owned subsidiary.” The company moved to North Manchester in 1998, expanding its capabilities in 2000 and again in 2002. While in Japan two years later, Sereno and Auburn Hills, Mich. Branch Manager John Fredrick picked up on another Oji technology. “They introduced us to a product that we call PPF – polypropylene foam,” Sereno said. “It was a development that came out of Oji Holdings Group, our grandparent company, and we took that technology and developed manufacturing

techniques around it, and then sold that technology as a lightweight aircap in to the automotive market. “We have 90 percent of the North American market. If it’s got a third row in it, chances are it’s got content here from North Manchester.” Oji’s PPF offerings include headliners for vehicles and aircaps, which are used in automotive climate control systems. The company also offers extrusion coating, with products ranging from steel and paper wraps t coated consumer boxes. F-10 products such as automotive headliners and structural membranes are also still produced by Oji Intertech. Automotive customers include General Motors, Honda, Nissan Ford and Toyota. The company currently employs about 100 people. After an operations

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Grow Wabash County Program Manager Tenille Zartman , North Manchester Town Manager Adam Penrod, town council President Chalmer “Toby” Tobias, Consul-General of Japan in Chicago Naoki Ito and Grow Wabash County CEO Keith Gillenwater pose after Penrod and Tobias gifted Ito with locally made sleigh bells Friday, Feb. 16. Photos by David Fenker management presentation by Oji General Manager Wendell Aldrich, the group toured the floor of the plant. Stops included various planning boards throughout the factory, used to help keep operations running smoothly, as well as various machines creating extruded or compression molded products. In Fort Wayne, Ito gave the keynote presentation, with other speakers including Sereno, Fort Wayne

Mayor Tom Henry, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Jim Schellinger and Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership President and CEO John Sampson. “Japanese companies know that Indiana is the place to be,” Ito said at the summit, per the release. “Through the summit, we will shine a bright light on northeast Indiana, which is home to Japanese companies in the motor vehicle

parts, metal, electronic and service sectors, including a medical and automotive testing laboratory. “We will seize new opportunities to further boost new direct investment and trade both ways.” According to Schellinger, Japan is Indiana’s largest for-

eign investor. The release quoted Sampson as saying, “Our relationships with Japan have long been a part of our strength in manufacturing. These relationships are extremely important to our state and specifically Northeast Indiana.”

WMI receives major donation By The Paper staff Kathleen Alspaugh and David Vandermark, owners of Vandermark Duffey Enterprises, have made a charitable gift of $75,000 to Wabash Marketplace to be used to restore historic downtown buildings, according to Lisa Gilman, Marketplace president. Last fall, Vandermark Duffey Enterprises purchased the Bradley Building at 5 W. Canal St., and is now in the process of completely renovating that building for upscale commercial space and luxury housing. “In working with Marketplace on the Bradley Building, we came to appreciate the significant contribution Marketplace is making to Downtown Wabash,” said Alspaugh. “We want to be part of seeing those efforts continue.” “Over the years, I have worked on restoring a number of downtown buildings, said Vandermark, and there is tremendous satisfaction in bringing an old building back to life and making it a contributing resource to our community once

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Investigation continues in fatal shooting ...continued from the front page site on CR 400 N, they located the suspect inside a pickup truck that was in a field. Preliminary evidence indicates that Tucker was armed with a shotgun. “At some point,” according to Slocum’s release, “there was an incident that led to three officers from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and one officer from the Huntington

County Sheriff ’s Department allegedly firing gunshots at the 29-year-old man.” Despite life-saving measures by paramedics, Tucker died from the gunshot wounds. No officers were injured in the incident. Slocum said that ISP Det. Josh Rozzi is investigating the incident. Upon completion of Rozzi’s investigation, infor-

mation will be forwarded to Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley Jr. for review. The names of the four officers involved have not been made public. Sheriff Bob Land told The Paper of Wabash County that three Wabash County deputies “are on administrative leave with pay until the prosecutor reviews and releases the

case.” Land also told the Wabash County Commissioners on Monday, Feb. 19, that Indiana State Police will be assigning one person per day to patrol Wabash County to help with personnel shortages caused by the leave. They will be used on shifts in which officers and reserve officers aren’t available. Slocum has not responded to two

emails from The Paper to him regarding the incident. A check of DoxPop, a statewide database related to Indiana court systems, shows that Tucker most recently was charged with possession of a synthetic drug or synthetic drug lookalike substance and possession of paraphernalia in 2017. He was sentenced on March 23, 2017, to one year in the

Howard County Jail for the possession charge. However, under a plea agreement, he served two days in jail, 183 days on home detention, and had the other 180 days suspended. On the paraphernalia charge, he received a 60-days suspended sentence. He also received one year’s probation in the matter. The database showed Tucker’s

criminal record stretched back to 2006 and he faced a variety of charges, including two counts of illegal consumption, two counts of theft, one in 2006 and one in 2007, as well as charges of auto theft, burglary and criminal mischief, all in 2007. He was sentenced to 10 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections for the burglary, theft and auto theft charges.

Inclusive Park officials update city about plans By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com As of Monday morning, Feb. 19, the Inclusive Park’s Patronicity campaign stood at more than $10,000.

The Inclusive Park Committee, again as of Monday, had 38 days to raise $50,000. If that takes place, it will receive a $50,000 matching grant through the state’s CreatINg Places program. Committee co-

chair Shelly Myers and Joe Mayes from Context Design, Indianapolis, discussed the status of the park with the Wabash Board of Parks and Recreation at its Feb. 14 meeting. Context designed the park,

which will be located on South Carroll Street, just south of the John Drook Skate Park. “We’ve gone through a long process of design and working with the committee and fundraising,” Mayes told the board. “We’ve been working with contractors. We put it out (for bid) last fall and we have a contractor on board. “Now we’re very close to moving forward with construction.” Mayes and Myers fielded various questions from the board, some of which have been discussed previously. Board President Jon Baker asked about restroom facil-

ities. “There will be a restroom facility with two restrooms in it,” Mayes responded, noting it will be located north of the existing skate park. Board member Brian Campbell asked if it would be built at the same time as the park. “It’s actually a prefabricated structure, so it will come in on a semi,” Mayes said. “They’ll just drop it in on an already prepared foundation. It will have utility setups. Once they drop it in they’ll do the connection afterward.” Baker then asked if sewage and water connections would be in place. Mayes said it is part of the

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LAND OCCUPIERS TO BE HELD FOR THE WABASH COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 2nd day of March, 2018, registration beginning at 7:30 a.m., an annual meeting will be held for the purpose of making a full and due report of their activities and financial affairs since the last annual meeting and to elect one supervisor for the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Indiana. All land occupiers and other interested parties are entitled to attend. The meeting will be held at the Heartland REMC Building in Wabash, IN. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rob Shellhamer, Chairman

project. P a r k Superintendent Adam Hall, co-chair of the Inclusive Park Committee, also noted the restrooms will be similar to other park restrooms, down to the paper towel dispensers. Baker then asked, “once this is all put in place, who maintains it?” Hall said it would fall under the jurisdiction of the Park Department. “That’s been my understanding since the start of this project,” he added. Board member Bill Benysh asked about parking at the site. “We don’t have a parking facility, just street parking,” Mayes said.

Board member Sam Frazier also noted that parking is available at the YMCA, located across the street. As for the fundraising, Myers told the board that the campaign will be quite active early on, but to expect a lull in donations a few weeks in. Donations, she continued, then pick up in the waning weeks of the campaign. Once the funds are reached, she said, work is ready to begin. She previously told The Paper of Wabash County that work could begin in the spring with a grand opening celebration targeted for August.

Veterans town hall meeting March 16 By The Paper staff Wabash County Veterans Service Officer Sam Daugherty has announced that there will be a veterans town hall meeting on March 16 at the American Legion Post 402 in Laketon. Post 402 is located at 10140 N. Troyer Road. Doors will open at 9 a.m., with the town hall portion

beginning at 11 a.m. Senior leaders from the VA and other organizations will be on hand to give updates on current veterans affairs, briefings on VA benefits will be available. There will also be question and answer sessions, and one-on-one assistance for veterans. Daugherty may be reached at 260-5630661, Ext. 1260.


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Color scheme picked for Honeywell Park pavilion By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Board of Parks and Recreation turned designers near the end of their meeting Wednesday, Feb. 14. Their task: Deciding the color scheme for the new pavilion being built at Honeywell Park. “We have to determine what type of block we would like and what type of metal roof,” Park Superintendent Adam Hall told the board. “I narrowed it down as much as I could because they gave me about 12 different roof samples, and the same brick samples.” Hall narrowed it to three brick samples, all various shades of gray, and four roof colors, including blue, green, terracotta orange and black. The brick will be placed around the base of the posts at

the pavilion, as well as around a shed to be located at the rear of the pavilion and will be used for storage. “We’re definitely going to be looking at that roof color for a long time,” board member Sam Frazier said. “It would be nice to coordinate the next color of the swimming pool with that.” Hall said he has shown samples to various individuals. “I’ve shown these to six different people and have gotten six different opinions,” he said. “Some people like the terracotta, and then some people didn’t.” Two types of brick – smooth and rough – will be used at the site. The rough brick will be used around the top of the posts, while the smooth will be used for the shed, Hall said. “And the metal roof will not really be touching the brick, except where the gutter runs down,” he

added, noting that the gutter will match the roof. In the end, terracotta was selected for the roof, with medium gray brick. In a related matter, the board approved the contract with R. Yoder Construction for the Honeywell Park project. “They’re ready to go,” Hall said. “The pavilion is knocked down, but we just need to get the contract signed and approved to make it official.” However, the project is temporarily on hold until Duke Energy can move a power source at the

site. “They’ve done the work they can do, but they’re going to get into a snag where Duke is going to hold them up,” Hall said. “Hopefully it will be quick.” Board attorney Kristina Lynn said there were no issues with the contract, which was unanimously approved. The board also: — Approved the final design for the large pavilion at Wabash City Park. Quotes for the project are expected to be received for the March 14 meeting. — Approved a use agreement between

the city and Wabash Little League for the baseball diamonds at

Wabash City Park. The agreement explains who is

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The Urbana Yoke Parish Outreach Committee would like to thank the 31 blood donors who gave blood on Feb. 14, which exceeded the goal of 29. The next blood drive is scheduled for May 23. Thanks also to the great Red Cross team, those who worked the drive, donated sandwiches and cookies, and to the Urbana Lions Club for the use of the Community Building. LEADERS SAVE LIVES is a leadership program developed by the American Red Cross for high school and college students. “It is an opportunity for students to help save lives with the American Red Cross by hosting a blood drive during their summer break.” Students may become eligible to win scholarships, earn volunteer hours, gain leadership experience, and receive a gift card award. For details google “Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program/American Red Cross.” URBANA LIONS CLUB met on Feb. 14 at the Sirloin Stockade in Marion for its Valentine dinner. President Luke

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Hunt welcomed members and guests and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Lion John Eltzroth gave the invocation. There was a short business meeting before the meal. A motion was made and passed to donate to the Wabash County Cancer Society’s Tree of Caring in honor of former Lions member Marcia Knee. Ron Anderson reported that 25 pairs of eyeglass and a few hearing aids were collected before a recent Northfield ballgame. Upcoming dates announced were the District 25G Lions Convention at the Honeywell Center on March 10 and a trip to the Lions Eyeglass

Recycling Center in Upland on March 28. The next Urbana Lions Club meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Urbana Community Building. After the meal Lion Michael Snell was in charge of a trivia contest to see how much everyone knew about Valentine’s Day. Those attending were Luke and Darlene Hunt, Michael and Bonita Snell, Barb and Joe Adams, Ron and Shirley Anderson, Lowell and Marilyn Karns, Gene and Julie Miller, John and Judy Eltzroth, and Claud and Linda Newcomb. ECHO SLOT CAR RACING is a program sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club and is free to all youth (ages 7 and up) and their families. There are only three dates left for this year’s ECHO racing series – Feb. 17, March 10 and March 17. All races start at 2 p.m. at the Urbana Community Building. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Feb. 9 were Ethan Bruce who was nominated by Mrs. Mast for helping do

many things at recess without being asked, and Laney Maple who was nominated by Mrs. Dale for respectfully helping a peer. SHARP CREEK UPCOMING DATES: Feb. 22 – Math Bowl Competition at 5 p.m. at the Honeywell Center. Feb. 26 to March 9 – ISTEP Part 1 Window open. March 16 – end of Quarter 3. March 20 – eLearning Day 4. March 21 - report cards go home for third quarter. March 22 and 23 – fourth grade goes to Camp Tecumseh. March 27 – fifth and sixth grade will receive band information at Northfield at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH attendees on Feb. 14 were Helen Dawes, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Marca Snook, John and Darla Eads, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Doris Mattern, Carol Layne, Alma DeVore, Larry and Nancy Meyer, and Mark Meyer. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Carol Layne passed out Hershey chocolate bars and Doris Mattern shared applesauce cookies made over Gladys Holycross’s recipe. The group will meet again on Feb. 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the Wabash Bob Evans. URBANA YOKE PARISH: Bible Study is at 6 p.m. each Sunday evening. March 5 at 1

Winners of the ECHO races on Feb. 10 were (front row, from left) Class B second place winner Reece Fitch. (Reece is the youngest driver in the Class-B Competition.) Class B third place winner Kasen Fitch, Class B champion was first-time driver Jacob Jones; (back row, from left) ECHO track official Matt Snell, Class A second place winner Kaitlyn Snell, Class A Champion Jessica Dederick, Class A third place winner Preston Schlemmer. Photo provided

p.m. – Scrabble at the parsonage. March 10 at 1 p.m. – Second Saturday Craft time. Participants will be creating a fairy garden in a tea cup. Anyone is welcome. For either event call Marsha Wade at 260-370-1134. There will be an Easter Choir that will be performing a special musical Cantata during the 9:30 a.m. April 1 Easter Sunday worship service. Rehearsals will begin on Wednesday evenings in March. Watch for further information. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please add Naomi Cunningham, Nancy Miller, and Phyllis and Morris Baker and continue to

remember Ed Moyer, Larry Meyer, Lowell Karnes, Bo Malen Wilson, Marcia Knee, Larry Urschel, Harold and Nancy Christie, and Jane Winebrenner. BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 22 – Donna Koerner, Morris Baker, Kean Ward. Feb. 23 – Lois Haupert, Beverly Schnepp, Ann Driscoll, Timothy Quinn, Marilynn Miller. Feb. 24 – Brenda Sellers. Feb. 25 – Mike Benson, Shaun Knee, Cale Howard. Feb. 26 – Peggy Dilling. Feb. 27 – Stephanie April Dimarzio, Phil Dale, Melissa Eads. Feb. 28 – Dan Eads, Andrew Miller. LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAYS are

Martha Chamberlain and Dennis Schnepp. ANNIVERSARIES: Feb. 24 – Dean and Lois Haupert. (Cards can be sent to them at 6143 N 150 E, Urbana, IN 46990.) THANKS TO ALL WHO CALLED ABOUT THE URBANA SCHOOL PICTURE. I received several calls, texts, and emails about a school picture I had in my column in January. Once I have all of the input sorted out, I will run the picture again with corrected names. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at mamast812@gmail.com or by calling 260-3779475.


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The Congregational Christian Church will host the “Pilgrim 300” Pinewood Derby on Sunday, Feb 25 for any in the community who want to join in. Weigh-In begins at noon with the first race to start at 12:30 p.m. All ages are invited to register for this event. Participants may purchase a car kit and supplies at the church (while supplies last) and prior to the event. Cost of car kit is $4 or you may bring your own car from home. Basic weights cost $1 or deluxe weights priced as marked. Weigh-In begins at noon with the first race to start at 12:30 p.m. Race Classes include: Kids 8 and under; Tweens 9-12 years; Teens 13-19 years; Open (best 2 of 3 on all lanes). Cub Scout rules (5 oz. car weight, no oils). Winner decided by eyesight of the judges — ties broken by win-

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ning 2 out of 3 lane runoffs. Prizes, certificates and fun for all. A free lunch will be provided from the “Concession Stand” hot dogs, chili, chips and drink. Donations to the Men’s Fellowship will be accepted. All are welcomed to this family friendly event which plans to be a great way to spend the afternoon. All events will be held in the fellowship hall. The Congregational Christian Church is located at 310 N. Walnut St., North

Manchester. MARTIN LUTHER KING AND THE TRIPLE EVILS: Activist, educator and scholar Dr. David Ragland will speak at M a n c h e s t e r University about “Martin Luther King and the Triple Evils: Grappling with M i l i t a r i s m , Materialism and Racism in our Time.” The lecture will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 22 in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. The presentation is free and open to the public. The presentation is sponsored in part by the Harvey L. and Alice A. Long Memorial Lecture Fund and is part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series at Manchester. Sponsors of the event are the MU Office of Multicultural Affairs and Peace Studies Institute, with additional funding from the Harvey L. and

Alice A Long Memorial Lecture Fund. V I S I T O R RESTRICTIONS AT PARKIEW Wabash Hospital. The flu is still a force to be reckoned with, and leaders at Parkview Wabash Hospital want to remind Wabash County residents that visitor restrictions are still in place, not only at Parkview Wabash Hospital, but at all Parkview Health hospitals and healthcare facilities and at Parkview Physicians Group offices. The following restrictions are ongoing for the purpose of protecting patients, visitors and co-workers: Anyone coming into the healthcare facility seeking treatment who has cold or flulike symptoms (such as fever, cough or muscle aches) should wear a mask while in public areas of the facility, including

2 Andrews men charged in ’17 robbery By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Two Andrews men have been charged in connection with a 2017 early morning armed robbery at the Circle K convenience store in LaFontaine. The men, Cameron Blubaugh, 26, and Trevor Geyer, 29, are each facing charges of armed robbery, criminal confinement and auto theft. Wabash Circuit Court warrants were served on the two on Feb. 9. Blubaugh received his at the Huntington County Jail where he is being held on unrelated charges, while Geyer received his at the Whitley County Jail, where he also is being held on unrelated charges. According to a news release from Sheriff Bob Land: An employee at the Circle K contacted Wabash County Central Dispatch about 3:20 a.m. July 21, 2017, and told them the robbery had taken place. The employee told deputies on the scene that two masked men, brandishing a handgun, approached him in front of the business and forced him inside at gunpoint. They then used

items to restrain the employee while they allegedly took money and other items from the store. When they left, the release continued, the men allegedly took the employees’ vehicle and drove it to another destination where their vehicle was located. During the investigation, the release said, officers found items left behind by the two men, and officers were also able to watch the robbery using the store’s video

monitoring system. DNA was collected at the scene and it was sent to the Indiana State Police Crime Laboratory and was returned with a positive match. Detective Sgt. Ryan Baker, took over the investigation after Detective Mike Davis retired. “It depends on how backlogged the Indiana State Police Crime Laboratory is,” Baker told The Paper of Wabash County when asked how long

it takes to have DNA results returned. “Typically, it takes a few months, but it could be up to six months. This was out two to three months.” Baker said after taking over the case he worked closely with the Indiana State Police, Huntington Police, Huntington County Sheriff ’s Department, the Andrews Town Marshal Office, as well as deputies from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department.

waiting rooms. No visitors under the age of 18, and no visitors of any age who have flu-like symptoms should be allowed to visit patients. Visitors should be limited to two designated adults (at least 18 years of age) per patient per hospital stay – essential adults could include family m e m b e r s , spouse/domestic partner or spiritual counselors. Anyone who is not allergic to the flu vaccine should be vaccinated. The temporary restrictions were put in place early in January as part of a systematic effort by Parkview Health and Parkview Physicians Group – in conjunction with other area healthcare providers and at the recommendation of the Allen County health commissioner – to reduce the spread of flu and protect patients. Visitors should call the hospital or healthcare facility before arriving if they have questions about the restrictions. DEMING LODGE C O M M U N I T Y B R E A K FA S T : Deming Masonic

Lodge 88 and Ivy Chapter 69 OES will be hosting a C o m m u n i t y Breakfast the first Saturday of the month, March 3, from 7-10 a.m. A freewill donation is asked. Menu includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Coffee, Milk, Juice and will be served at the Masonic Lodge Room located at 2nd and Front Streets. Enter through the Alley and parking in the bank parking lot is available. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD is located on South Mill Street, just north of the Thrift Store and is open every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Thursday’s Child offers clothing and accessories for children Newborn-4T. Diapers and formula may also be offered when available. Parents only, may visit the shop to select items needed. Donations of diapers and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time. Thursday’s Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches. COMMUNITY DINNER 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. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday. To reserve your lunch call 982-9940. PARTING SHOTS: “Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” Desmond Tutu NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news


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The LaFontaine Town Board, town clerk and deputy clerk want to recognize Desiree Gamble for receiving her Class 1 W a s t e w a t e r Treatment Plant Operators License. Town officials are very proud of her and the timely manner in which she has completed this task. She received her license from Ivy Tech in Marion, on Feb. 14, 2018. She is now moving on and studying for her degree in the water treatment plant. WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE will have cross shoots March 4, 11 18, 25 and April 8, 15, 22, 29. These shoots are for shotguns and 22 rifles, the 22 rifles are open sights only, no

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scopes. Cost is $3 per shoot and there will be meat and cash prizes. Shoots will start around 10 a.m. Follow the group on Facebook @ Wabash Co. Izaak Walton League. If anyone is interested in joining our organization come see us during the shoots or email us a t wabashiwla@yahoo.c om.

SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL give Congratulations to their Knight Note winners for the week of Feb. 5-9: Kira D. (Kdg.), from Mrs. Andrews, for working quietly in her centers station. Eli P. (4th), from Mr. Hopkins, for helping to clean up a milk spill at breakfast R I C H VA L L E Y LIONS would like to invite anyone, who isn’t already donating regularly somewhere else, to join them at their next blood drive on Feb. 21, 2018. The event hours are from 2-7p.m. To make an appointment or for any other information, please call Doug Simons at 260-571-5514 L A F O N TA I N E LIONS met on Feb. 8 for a Valentine meal at 390 Smokehouse & Grill in Wabash for a

wonderful meal and followership. This was enjoyed by six Lions and their guest. Next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Lions room at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building. Lion Kim Polk will be the host. L A F O N TA I N E LIONS is again this year offering scholarships to any senior student that lives in the Town of LaFontaine or in Liberty Township. You may get the form on their web page lafontainelions.com or if you attend HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kendall Saril Feb. 22, Colton Oliver, Katie Hullinger Feb. 23, Evelyn Compton Tracie Hensly Feb. 26, Jean Mills, Jerry Enyeart, Patricia

Walters Feb. 28, Troy Friedersdorf March 1 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY Dave & Carol Bates Feb. 26, Merlin and Jane Ridgeway Feb. 27 WORDS OF WISDOM “Two types of voices command your attention today. Negative ones fill your mind with doubt, bitterness, and fear. Positive ones purvey hope and strength. Which one will you choose to heed?” Max Lucado SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

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evening were the Officers of the group; Connie Doud, Nany Cussen, and Kathie Grandstaff. Following the meal, Connie Doud spoke of ways we can all be supportive of missions and projects around the globe. Reminders that the annual Chicken Noodle Dinner will be on March 10, and the group will be serving the annual Roann Alumni Banquet on April 20 were made. Special guest, Norma Trump presented first-person portrayals of both, Mrs. Noah and The Innkeeper’s Wife. Both women are heard little about in the Bible. It was and enlightening and entertaining presentation. The next meeting will be held on March 14 at the home of Kathie Grandstaff. TENDERHEART PRESCHOOL located at Walk by Faith Community Church, Roann, has begun taking registrations for the 2018/2019 school year. They provide Christianbased preschool learning experiences through play; providing each child with individual attention and hands-on activities preparing them socially and academically for kindergarten. Preschool classes meet Monday-Wednesday

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from 8:30 -11:30 a.m. for the 4-5 year old class. The Younger class, for the 3-4 year olds, meets Monday and Tuesday 8:30 11:30 a.m. Those interested may call the church at 765-8339931, or one of the teachers; Angie Baer 260-249-8689, Jenny See 260-571-7541. THE ROANN FIRE DEPARTMENT will hold its annual all-you-caneat Grilled Tenderloin Meal on Feb. 24, from 11 a.m to 7 p.m. at the Roann C o m m u n i t y Building. There will be hot dogs available for children. Children 5 and under eat free. Carry-outs will also be available. PLEASANT HILL United Methodist Women are sponsoring a craft/vendor bazaar on May 5, 2018. Crafters/vendors interested in participating, please contact Glenda Miller 574-382-5592, Diana Shoemaker 574-904-9690 or contact Pleasant Hill

United Methodist Church, 242 W. Pleasant Hill Road, Akron, IN 46910. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Rex Vigar, Penelope Galley, Jessica Beals, Bobby Haecker, Finn Fairchild, Kammi Hall, Kaylee Marie Hall, Peggy Myers, Beverly Renz, Waylon McWhirt, Lianne Stoffer, Mary Jane Pell, Shelby Danielle Harber, and Jessika Kyndall Krom. H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Malvern Winters, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pell, and Mr. and Mrs. James Pell. CHECK OUT the Roann Community Calendar of events each month at http://roannin.us/ Click on Community Calendar to find out what is going on in the area. For more information, please call Roann Town Hall at 765-833-2100. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to roannhappenings@yahoo.com, or you may call the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.


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Students honored: Warriors of

the Week at North Miami Elementary School for the week of Feb. 16 were Braxton Holland, Jaxson Brown, Elise Floyd, Courtlen Finnegan, Joannah Wildermuth, Emma Steele and Ariana Pressey-Rivera. Photo provided

Warriors of the Week:

Warriors of the Week for the week of Feb. 9 at North Miami Elementary School are Zola See, Keaton Floor, Khloe Evans, Laina Kling, Laney Musall, Avery Piel and Brooklyn Correll. Photo provided

Michelle Hendricks – Ryan Keaffaber The parents of Michelle Elizabeth Hendricks and Ryan Gene Keaffaber announce the couple’s engagement and approaching marriage. Miss Hendricks, of Huntington, is a Northfield High School graduate and received her Bachelor of Science degree in health administration

from Indiana State University. The daughter of Michael and Kimberly Hendricks, Wabash, Miss Hendricks is a central billing representative for Midwest Eye Consultants. A Huntington resident, Keffaber is a Northfield High School graduate who received a Bachelor of

Honoring the flag: American

Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 402 Americansim Chairman Thelma Butler (left) presents M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School Media Center Assistant Allison Kauffman with an American Legion Family Centennial Bookazine, which covers the history of the flag through the decades as well as the Pledge of Allegiance, for the MIS library and media center. Photo provided

Science in marketing from Indiana State. The son of Randy and Tammy Keaffaber, Wabash, Keaffaber is a sales representative for Wabash Electric. The couple plans a Sept. 15 wedding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with a reception to follow at the Rustic Barn at Hopewell.

Leland named Northfield’s DAR Good Citizen Article provided Northfield High School has named Natasha Leland as their DAR Good Citizen Award recipient. Leland is the daughter of Josh and Tara Leland. She has been a member of crosscountry since sixth grade and has participated in track all through high school. She serves as the secretary for Northfield’s chapter of National

NATASHA LELAND Honor Society and is an active member of FCA. She volunteers at the FISH food

pantry during the summer. After high school, she plans to pursue a degree in meteorology. The DAR Good Citizen award is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship and recognizes individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities.

Wabash Park Board OKs event requests By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash Board of Parks and Recreation on Wednesday, Feb. 14, approved special event application requests for four events at Paradise Spring Historical Park planned throughout the year. The events were:

— March For Babies, May 5. — In Loving Memory Car Show, July 14 — Wabash Garden Fest, Aug. 18 — Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cookoff, Oct. 20 While the board approved the requests, there are still several things which will require further action by

organizers before they are permitted to take place. For example, organizers for all four events must provide proof of liability insurance to the city no later than 14 days before the event. Organizers for the In Loving Memory Car Show and for the chili cook-off also must obtain an Indiana Amusement

and Entertainment Permit issued by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. Cook-off organizers also must appear before the park board to obtain permission to vend and consume alcohol at the annual fundraiser. The requests were unanimously approved by the board.


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Carson Blair is the all-time leading scorer in boys basketball at Southwood High School. He broke his father’s record during the Wabash County Tourney in December.

Southwood’s Peyton Trexler became the second of three Knights players on the current squad to score 1,000 points in his high school career. The Paper file photos

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Matthew Nose became the third current Southwood basketball player to reach the 1,000 career point plateau. He reached the milestone last week against Adams Central.

SHS trio all score 1,000-plus points By Bill Barrows

For a high school player to score 1,000 points in a career is a big deal. It may not seem that way when you look at the Indiana boy’s career leaders and see that three players have scored more than 3,000 with another closing in on that figure this season. A number, (40-plus) players have scored more than 2,000 points in a career. In Indiana high school basketball, commonly known as the historical pulse of the game from its Hoosier Hysteria nickname that we hear this time of year, there have been legends that we all know about down through the years. But Wabash County has a unique trio. One thousand point scorers are rare. To have two in the same class in school is a huge deal. Well, how about a team that has three? Southwood has Carson Blair, the school’s all-time leading scorer, Peyton Trexler is the second and Matthew Nose, who reached the milestone last Tuesday night at Adams Central, is the third. All three of these players have been on the varsity basketball team since they were freshmen. What makes this a bigger deal, is that my cohorts and I are having trouble finding too many precedents in this category. I have corresponded with a number of those “in the know” who have pointed me in different directions. The last combination of three players that we can dig up is from Frankfort High School in 2014. And

one of those transferred in from another school during his senior year with points scored there. There may be more within the state from the past, but our efforts haven’t turned up any thus far. That shows how rare this feat is. It is a special milestone as witnessed a couple of weeks ago when Kohl Fluke of Manchester scored his 1,000th point at Wabash and the game was stopped to acknowledge the occasion on the opponent’s floor. Each school handles these occasions in their own way, but when Blair broke his father’s all-time scoring record at Southwood during the Wabash County Tourney at Wabash High School barely two months ago, it was also celebrated on the spot. It was an emotional moment for the Blair family, as it should be. Basketball is a team game that in this state thrives because of the efforts of individual players whose love of the game is as pure as it gets. These athletes have achieved something special and for it to happen to 3 players on the same team that are in the same class in school is very rare, even in Indiana, the hotbed of basketball. Down through the years, there have been brothers who have achieved special recognition as scorers in Indiana basketball lore. There have been the Shepherd brothers from Carmel in 1968 and 1970, who scored more than 2,200 points each. One of them has a son who later scored more than 1,777 points at

Davis Coyne (center) is joined by head coach Merrill Templin (left) and assistant coach Jeff Miller after scoring the 1000th point of his career during the third quarter of a 59-43 win over Grace Baptist on Monday, Feb. 12. Photo provided

Emmanuel‘s Coyne scores 1,000th point By The Paper Staff A member of the Emmanuel Christian boys basketball squad reached a career milestone his team’s victory on Monday, Feb. 12. Davis Coyne eclipsed the 1,000point mark for his career during the third quarter of a 59-43 win over Grace Baptist.

Carmel. There have been father-son combinations such as Rick and Rich Mount at Lebanon (2,100plus) and James Blackmon Sr. and Jr. at Marion who scored 1,800plus points each. The Van

The game was stopped and Davis was presented with the game ball while photos were taken with the coaching staff to mark the feat. Coyne finished the game with 15 points, 13 rebounds, and six steals. Jon Napier added 14 points and seven rebounds, and Preston Ritzema contributed nine points

Arsdale twins, Dick & Tom scored more than 1,000 points at Manual High School in Indianapolis and played in the NBA. So as the 2017-18 season winds down, let’s not take

and two rebounds in the victory. Coyne became the ninth player in school history to surpass the 1,000-point mark for his career, joining Jason Corn (1992), Joe Picklesimer (1993), Jeremy Gouvan (1997), Phil McKnight (2002), Benj McKnight (2006), Tyler Samuel (2013), Weston Doyle (2013) and Jeff Miller (2016).

for granted the fact that Wabash County and Southwood High School in particular has a very special trio who have meant a lot to the Knights athletic program. And when they have played their final

game together, sometime in the month of March, will join a club of Indiana High School basketball legends. But they walk off into legendry, together — a rare and special feat.


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Pairings set for boys sectional By Bill Barrows

Wabash’s Noah Cressell works to get an opponent on his back during semistate wrestling action. Cressell finished third in the state meet, ending his senior year with a 43-2 record. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Wabash’s Cressell finishes third in state wrestling tourney Squires’ Moore falls in opener

No local swimmers advance from sectional

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INDIANAPOLIS — Wabash’s Noah Cressell capped off a stellar career with a third-place finish at the IHSAA wrestling state championships Feb. 16-17. The Apache senior competed in the first round Friday, and won a 9-0 decision over Jamari Washington of Hammond Gavit. That win secured three more matches the next day to determine the top eight places. Saturday morning, Cressell had a battle in his first match, but pulled out a 7-4 win over Silas Alred of Shendendoah to advance to the semifinals. In the final four round, Brownsburg’s Nathan Walton pinned Cressell at the 1:16 mark of the first period. Walton finished second overall. Cressell grabbed third place with a tough 3-0 win over Kiava Guerrier from Evansville Central to end his senior season with a 43-2 record. In the 2017-18 season, Cressell won championships at county, conference, sectional, and regional. Wabash wrestling coach Jake O’Neill, in a posting on

The boys’ basketball season is down to the final week of the regular season. The sectional draw was Sunday and here is the way it shakes out for Wabash County teams: In the Single A Sectional 54, at Lafayette Central Catholic, on Tuesday Feb 27, Frontier plays Tri-Central and Clinton Central matches up with Southwood. On Friday, Northfield will play the winner of Game 1. And Lafayette Catholic will play the winner of Game 2. In 2A Sectional37 at Manchester, on Tuesday, Oak Hill plays the host Squires in Game 1, followed by Rochester and Cass in Game 2. On Friday, Wabash plays the winner of Game 1 and North Miami plays the winner of Game 2. Both Championships

are scheduled for 7:30 pm on Saturday night. Games for this week are on Tuesday and Friday, unless weather enters into the fray. On Tuesday, Southwood entertains Eastbrook, Northfield hosts Huntington North, Wabash travels to Eastern and Manchester is at Northwood. Then on Friday, all 4 teams play their regular season swansong. Eastern will be at Manchester, Wabash travels to Peru, Southwood is at Bluffton and Northfield travels to Oak Hill. Wabash WebTV will continue to bring you all of the action streaming over the internet each week during the high school basketball regular season so that those who cannot get to a game in-person, can watch the featured game.

By The Paper staff

Manchester’s Delton Moore works to bring an opponent to the mat during a match at the Fort Wayne semistate meet on Feb. 10. Photo by Eric Christiansen

his Facebook page, said of Cressell: “My first state place winner as a head coach, but more importantly, I gained another lifelong family member. This kid has inspired me as a coach and a person. His journey with

this sport and his faith in Jesus Christ has made me proud to do what I do. Keep up the good work, kid. More to come.” Manchester’s Delton Moore made his first trip to state after three semi-state

appearances, but his stay in Indianapolis didn’t last long, losing a 7-0 decision to Cody Crary of Munster Friday night, ending his season at 32-7.

WARSAW — Three Wabash County Schools were represented at the Warsaw Sectional for boys swimming, but nobody qualified for the state finals this weekend. As a team, Wabash finished in eighth place with 84 points, with Manchester in 12th place with 54 points, and Northfield, with Grant Dale the only Norse competing, coming in 13th place with 28 points. Dale had the county’s top results with a fourth place finish in the 100 butterfly (59.71) and a sixth place result in the 100 backstroke (1:01.66). For Wabash, Jacob Bruss finished fifth in the 100 breaststroke (1:07.55). The 200 medley relay team of Ryan Evans, Bruss, Ryan Davis and Trace Goodwin finished

eighth (1:56.94), the 200 free relay team of Goodwin, Jonah France, Robert King and Bruss finished eighth (1:40.79), and the 400 free relay team of Goodwin, France, Davis and Bruss finished eighth (3:51.84). Davis was 16th in the 100 free (1:19.68), Evans was 15th in the 100 backstroke and King was 16th in the 100 backstroke. Parker York was Manchester’s top swimmer at sectional with a sixth place finish in the 50 free (23.10) and a seventh place result in the 100 free (51.48). Luke Donathan finished 12th in the 200 free (2:04.77). The 200 medley relay team of Donathan, York, Jacob Slavkin and Michael Learned was 12th place (2:13.50), and the 200 free relay team of Donathan, Eric Morales, Learned and Yord was 10th (1:44.71).


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Be guided by the light of the moon on the “Full Moon Hike” at Salamonie Lake on Saturday, March 31, from 8:30-9:30 p.m. The program starts at 8:30 p.m. at Salamonie Lake by meeting at the Interpretive Center. Please dress for the weather as the hike will cover a distance of about one mile. The cost is $3 per person and advance registration is required, which can be done by calling 260-468-2127. The program, “A Cowboy Gathering”, will be presented Saturday, Feb. 24 from 5:30—8 p.m. at the Salamonie Upper Wabash Interpretive Center. Enjoy a virtual tour on horseback of the Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming, the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota. Sloppy Joe sandwiches will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Pre-registration required and space is limited. Please call 260-4682127 to register. Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. A presentation by Shelly Reed will be “Ouabache: Then and Now”, a slideshow covering the property’s beginnings up to 1962, will take place Monday, March 5 from 12—3 p.m. The program begins with a carryin meal at noon. The main dish of fried chicken will be provided. Attendees should plan to bring their own table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. Reservations may be made by calling 260468-2127. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash I n t e r p r e t ive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State

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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. LAGRO TOWN

HALL phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. 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. NO MASS AT ST. P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH in January or February due to heating the church. Starting in March, Mass will celebrated at 12:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month as usual. Planning ahead, on Saturday, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day, Wabash High School

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wards. THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help, they would not be able to continue. They are normally open the third Saturday of each month from 9—10 a.m. in the church basement. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions.

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Southwood singers medal at ISSMA By The Paper staff

Three of Southwood High School’s four entries into the Indiana State School Music Association State Vocal/Piano and Ensemble contest earned medals Saturday, Feb. 17 at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. The small girls ensemble team of Alivia Lucas, Hannah Miller, Jessie Bunnell and Daisy Sparks earned a gold medal with distinction for their performance of a capella “Gold and Silver.” Lucas, a freshman, earned a gold medal for her performance of “A Little China Figure.” Senior Tyler Robison sang “Across the Western Ocean” to also earn a gold medal. And, the small

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Pearson tabbed for County Council post By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash County Republican chair Barbara Pearson was selected to fill the remainder of Jeff Dawes’ term on the Wabash County Council. Pearson was selected over former Council member Mike Ridenour in a 5-1 cau-

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cus vote among precinct committeemen within the Council’s second district. “I have always been interested in politics,” Pearson told The Paper of Wabash County. “Running for a political office has always been an interest to me. With the recent opening on the council, I feel the timing was right for me to

get involved.” Pearson and Ridenour will meet again in the May Primary Election, as both have filed for the GOP nomination for the Council’s second district post. She said that taxation and spending is the biggest issue facing Wabash County today. “The challenge of being fiscally respon-

sible with a declining population,” she said. “We have to use our limited resources wisely to assure that it benefits our county.” Another issue, she added, is working with the Wabash County Commissioners on resolving the issues facing the Wabash County Jail. Having won the seat in the caucus, Pearson will now be consid-

ered the incumbent in the May Primary. “I’m not sure that being an incumbent in this political environment is an advantage,” she said. “What I do think is that it will give me insight to what issues the council is facing. “I feel that my real advantage is that I will bring new ideas and maybe a different look at issues.”

Dawes resigned his Council post in January, noting that he has moved outside of the district boundaries. He will continue to be involved in local politics, having filed for the GOP’s nomination for the Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners’ second district seat now filled by Scott Givens. Givens opted not to run for re-election.

DAV seeking volunteer van drivers By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The DAV is seeking volunteer drivers to take local veterans to and from doctor appointments around the state. “We’re a victim of our own success,” volunteer coordinator Herb Mullen told The Paper of Wabash County. “Our work load is increasing rapidly and the number of available drivers has remained constant.” Volunteers now take about 40 Wabash County veterans to medical appointments at VA facilities in Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Marion and Peru. “We also take veterans to VA sanctioned appointments at out-

side providers,” Mullen noted. For example, one veteran has been referred by the VA to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, while another has been referred to Indy Ortho in Indianapolis, he said. While not VA facilities, the local van will still take patients to those sites because that is where the VA doctors have sent them.” The DAV service now has two local vans and five active drivers. “We hauled 42 people last month,” Mullen said. “The previous high was 38. We did that twice over the last several years. Last month we had 42, and next month, we’re going to be taking 60.” Mullen said he would like to have

more drivers so as to not have drivers out more than a few times per week. “I’m trying my best to keep from running them more than once or twice per week,” he said. “It’s getting real tough at times.” Because of work commitments, one driver is only available one day per week, as is another driver, who has other commitments that preclude him from driving more than one day per week. To become a DAV van driver, one must have a valid drivers license and proof of insurance. “In other words, you’ve got to be able to show them you’ve got your own vehicle insured,” Mullen said. “What we do is we raise the money to

buy the vans,” he explained. “We give the vans to the VA. They take care of all insurance, all maintenance, all fuel. The DAV supplies volunteer drivers.” Drivers also must

watch a brief movie, then read several pamphlets about driving and other regulations, then take an open book test. Drivers also must be fingerprinted and undergo a back-

ground check. Being volunteers, the drivers are not paid for their service. “The only compensation for a driver is satisfaction in the knowledge that you’ve made a differ-

ence in someone’s life,” Mullen said. “You really feel like you’re doing something for somebody.” Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Mullen at 260-571-4744.

Educational Society has January meeting Article provided The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, International met on Jan. 27 in the St. Peter’s 1st Community Church in Huntington. President Roxanne Thomas opened the meeting at 9 a.m. with a welcome to members and guests. Barbara Overdeer introduced guests as Emily Hare, Vicki Hinen, and Natheda Mills. After prayer and a continental breakfast, Lori Heuer as Talent Development Director, presented a program on “Whitley Works.” She oversees career counseling for three school systems in Whitley County. The program is for all levels of students starting in first grade to help them understand the unlimited possibilities in the work world, help them meet high school graduation requirements, and to be prepared to take the next steps after graduation. The minutes of the Nov. 18, 2017, meeting were accepted, as was the treasurer’s report. Ann Ambler

announced the new slate of officers for 2018-2020 as follows: President: Sue Corbin First Vice President: Darlene Bockelman Second Vice President: Karen Kinney R e c o r d i n g Secretary: Margaret Wilson Corresponding Secretary: Susan Keefer These will be voted on at the March meeting. Ann also announced that the new nominating committee for 20182022 will be Chairman Jadean Barnes, Donna Meyer, Brenda Landis, Toni Brewster, and Ruth Moreland. Personal Growth Chairman Jadean Barnes had candy bars to pass out to members to indicate what their topic would be for the sharing of a personal experience with table mates. In the legislative report, Roxanne Thomas noted that the state legislature is in short session and as such will not deal with monetary issues, but will deal with such topics as high school diplo-

mas, school calendars, consolidation, and cursive writing. ISTA lobby day is Feb. 27, and a National Legislative Seminar will be March 18-21. Cheer chairman Barbara Buroker sent several cards to members who are ill or have lost loved ones. She will be sending flowers to one member who has had multiple health issues. The group sang “ W i n t e r Wonderland” and “There’s Delta Kappa Gamma in Our Hearts” led by Nancy Kolb and accompanied by Joyle Allen. Details will soon be finalized for the chapter’s 70th birthday celebration to be held May 15 at the Hotel LaFontaine in Huntington. Jadean Barnes announced that she filled 11 boxes with member-donated school supplies to send to a school in the Dominican Republic. They were so pleased because the day the boxes arrived, they had run out of crayons and pencils. In new business, Karen Kinney presented the budget proposal for 2018-19

to be voted on at the March meeting. Delta Kappa Gamma International has formed a new committee, Next Think Tank. They offered ideas for trying to improve our organization and to support women teachers. Our chapter chose to focus what we can do to support and inspire women educators to become our best selves. Several ideas were suggested. The next meeting will be March 3, 2018 at the Grace E v a n g e l i c a l Lutheran Church in Columbia City with the program focusing on early elementary education. It was suggested that preschool and kindergarten teachers be invited to hear this presentation. The hostess committee members were Ann Ambler, Joyle Allen, Jadean Barnes, Jennifer Harris, Pat Hauenstein, Carol Herzog, and Karen Kinney. The meeting adjourned with the singing of the Delta Kappa Gamma song. The member that attended from Wabash County was Nancy Kolb.


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MU speaker to discuss conspiracy theories From the MU News Bureau

An internationally recognized expert on conspiracy theories will speak next month at Manchester University. “Conspiracy Theories are for Losers” is offered at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. It is free and open to the public.

DR. JOSEPH USCINSKI Dr. Joseph Uscinski will highlight his

assumption, Uscinski said, is that conspiracy theories are nothing more than the delusions of paranoid minds trying to make sense of an ever more complicated world. However, he believes the evidence tells a different story. In this talk, Uscinski will show that conspiracy theories follow a strategic logic: They are tools used by the powerless to attack and defend

analysis of more than 100 years of data taken from newspapers, surveys and the Internet. A ceaseless array of conspiracy theories over the years have demonized witches, Freemasons, foreigners, red coats, black h e l i c o p t e r s , Mormons, Muslims, Jews, fifth columns, the government and, most recently, Vladimir Putin. The common

against the powerful. Conspiracy theories must conform to this logic or they will not be successful. In this way, conspiracy theories are for losers. The surprising findings address the following questions: Who believes in conspiracy theories and why? Why are some conspiracy theories more popular than others? What are the dangers of conspiracy theories? Are conspir-

acy theorists prone to violence? How did conspiracy theories affect the 2016 presidential election? What can conspiracy theories in the United States tell us about conspiracy theories elsewhere? Uscinski is associate professor of political science at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fla., and co-author of “ A m e r i c a n C o n s p i r a c y

Theories.” He has appeared on the NBC Nightly News, MSNBC, CBS Evening News, Fox News Channel, WPBT Miami’s “Issues” and “Viewpoints,” France 24, Voice of America, Gray Television and CNN Español. The presentation is part of the Values, Ideas and the Arts series, which offers cultural, intellectual and artistic enrichment to students.

Longtime pharmacist to speak at Historical Society Article provided NORTH MANCHESTER — Every month, the North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society presents a variety of free public programs with a history theme. In March, the program will be one week before the usual second Monday to accommodate a special Timbercrest anniversary gathering. On Monday, March 5, the Historical Society will welcome Harold Marks, Jr., well-known retired pharmacist, who will

present “Tales of Main Street from the 1950s and 1960s.” The program will be in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Retirement Center, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the public at no cost and will be enjoyable for audiences of all ages. Harold Marks Jr., and his father, Harold Marks Sr., both registered pharmacists, operated the Marks Drug Store at 204 E. Main Street, current site of Journey Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial arts studio. The store had been

owned by the family since 1925, when Harold Sr., joined the firm owned by his father, James B. Marks. Harold, Jr. graduated from Purdue University in Pharmacy and joined his father in the business in April 1955. The store closed in 1986, and Marks retired from CVS in 1998. Harold Jr., was an active and friendly presence downtown for decades and knew scores of North Manchester residents. He has been a member for the

Benefit planned for family in need By The Paper staff

A benefit has been planned for a mother and father with 10 children who need to replace their nonfunctioning furnace. The father has had surgery and is unable to work at this time. The only heat they have is from small electric heaters. Mark Kline of Mark Kline Music Ministry in association with Wabash First Church of God are sponsoring a benefit concert at the Honeywell Center Legacy Hall on March 4 at 4 p.m. Featured recording artists are Jerry Garcia from Adrian, Mich., Cami Shrock from Greentown and Mada Burns from northern Indiana. This will be an opportunity to hear Southern gospel music and help a family in a time of need. The artists are donating their time to this event, so all the proceeds will go toward

Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge American Legion and the Methodist Church. A veteran of the Korean War, Marks is scheduled to go on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., this April. A talented storyteller, Marks’s stories about business and life on Main Street give a fascinating picture of life in America in the middle of the last century, and in North Manchester in particular, Society officials said.

The Wabash Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will start their Spring Cross Shoots on March 4th & continue on March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 8th, 22nd, and 29th. The shoots will begin at

replacing the furnace. The price for tickets is $20 and $25 for adults, and $5 for children under 10. Tickets may be purchased at the door the day of the concert, but for advance tickets, please call Mark Kline at 260-571-1390.

10am at the Clubhouse located at: 10439 S. Old S.R. 13, near Somerset Meat and cash prizes will be available. The public is invited. *As an added bonus, .22 cal. open sights shoots will take place after the shotgun shoots*

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Joleen Stehlik

Enjoyed outdoors

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Aug. 22, 1963 – Feb. 10, 2018

Jan. 22, 1932 – Feb. 7, 2018

Ronnie Dean “Goob” Berry, 54, of Wabash, died at 4:14 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Aug. 22, 1963, in Wabash, to Betty (Berry) Simpson. He was adopted and raised by Frank and Mada Berry. Ronnie married Debra Derck in Wabash on March 26, 1996. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing, and watching sports and playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Debra Berry of Wabash, two daughters, Tiffany Keplinger of Huntington, and Brianna Berry of Wabash; two stepsons, Christopher (Maranda) Rose of Huntington, and Jeremy (Alicia) Rose of Elkhart; mother, Betty Simpson of Wabash; brothers and sisters, Debra Newsome of Wabash, Robert Bratch of Wabash, and Leroy (Kimberlie) Simpson of Lagro, Carolyn (Earl) Graves and Earl (Cheryl) Owsley, both of Sweetser and Gary (Margaret) Owsley of Somerset; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jamie Bratch, and adopted parents, Frank and Mada Berry. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Road, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is the family to help with expenses. The memorial guestbook for Ronnie can be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Joleen Joyce Stehlik, surrounded by her family, peacefully entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Braselton, Ga. She was formerly of Peru, having lived there from 1952 to 2007. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, William and Lydia Jensen; infant son Terrell Raymond Stehlik; brother Virgil Jensen; sisters Elaine Vohnout and Elvera Atkinson; and son-in-law the Rev. James “Jim” Edge. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Raymond “Ray” Stehlik, Buford, Ga.; son and daughter-in-law Randall “Randy” and Cindy Stehlik, Fort Wayne; daughter Dena Edge, Buford, Ga.; grandchildren Jonathan Stehlik, Fort Wayne, and Dr. David Stehlik, Fort Wayne, Lydia and Chris Spotts, Buford, Ga., and Clay Edge, Austin, Texas; great-grandchildren Kathleen Spotts and Daniel Spotts; and nieces and nephews. Joleen (Jensen) Stehlik was born on Jan. 22, 1932, in Cordova, Neb. She was a 1949 graduate of Cordova High School and was a loving mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Gainesville, Ga. A Celebration of Life service will be at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 600 S Enota Drive NE, Gainesville, Ga., on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place; Memphis, TN 38105; or Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 743 Spring Street; Gainesville, GA 30501. To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, Ga., handled arrangements.

Alton ‘Gene’ Kendall, 81

Marilyn Flora, 87

Retired from North Central Co-op

Served as Laketon postmaster

Feb. 11, 1937 – Feb. 11, 2018

Oct. 21, 1930 – Feb. 15, 2018

Marilyn Virginia Thompson Flora, 87, formerly of Laketon, died at 2:50 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, at Sycamore Village Healthcare Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Oct. 21, 1930, in Wabash, to Milton and Mabel (Renicker) Brubaker. Marilyn was a 1948 graduate of Laketon High School. She first married Fred Allen Thompson in North Manchester on June 24, 1950; he died Nov. 3, 2007. She then married Dale Flora on Nov. 26, 2011. She worked for the U.S. Postal Service 30 years, and the last 11 years as postmaster at the Laketon Post Office, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Ijamesville United Methodist Church, member and past president of the Laketon American Legion Auxiliary, and a volunteer for CHEER and the North Manchester Library. She is survived by her husband, Dale Flora, of North Manchester; two sons, Fred (Debbie) Thompson and Terry (Vickie) Thompson, both of North Manchester; three step-sons, Mike (Marsha) Flora of Fort Wayne, Tom Flora of LaGrange, and Dan (Teresa) Flora of North Manchester; five grandchildren, Jarrod (Jane) Thompson of Lansing, Mich., Shilo Perlman of Boca Raton, Fla., Briana (Gary) McCarary of Cincinnati, Ohio, Lucas Thompson of North Manchester, and Travis (Kristie) Thompson of West Chester, Ohio; three great-granddaughters, Savannah Thompson of Lansing, Mich., Emmalynn Thompson and Elliana Thompson of West Chester, Ohio; and eight step-granddaughters. She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor Kent Harting officiating. Burial was in Laketon Cemetery, Laketon. Preferred memorial is Ijamesville United Methodist Church. The memorial guest book for Marilyn may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Alton “Gene” Kendall, 81, of Warren, formerly of Wabash, left this world on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on Feb. 11, 1937, in Wabash to Alton Joseph & Pauline Tomson Kendall. Pauline passed away when Gene was a young boy. His father later remarried to Florence Smith, who helped raise Gene and his two brothers, Arthur Dale and Arlen. He married Brenda Stanley on Jan. 20, 1960, at Plummer’s Chapel in Huntington County; together the two just celebrated their 58th year of marriage. Gene was a 1954 graduate of Noble High School. He formerly worked at North Central Co-op in Wabash for 42 years before retiring. Gene and Brenda would winter in Arcadia Fla., where they loved to play cards and enjoy the warm weather. They moved from Wabash to Heritage Pointe in Warren in 2015. While living in Wabash, Gene and Brenda attended the College Corner Brethren Church. Gene was a Mason at the Hanna Lodge No.61 in Wabash. Gene played high school basketball, loved watching sports and enjoyed golfing with his friends as often as possible. Loving survivors include his wife, Brenda (Stanley) Kendall, Warren; a son, Kelly (Bryon Johnmeyer) Kendall, Kansas City, Mo; a daughter, Chris (Ernie) Ortiz, Fayette, Ala.; grandchildren Clark Ortiz, Heather Ortiz, Bailey (Alisha) Johnmeyer; great-grandchild Clinton Eric Johnmeyer; and his two older brothers; oldest Arthur Dale (Mary Lou) Kendall of Roann, and youngest Arlen (Dianna) Kendall of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his father, Alton Joseph Kendall; biological mother, Pauline Tomson Kendall; and step-mother, Florence Smith Kendall. Visitation and services were Friday, Feb. 6, 2018, at Heritage Pointe Applegate Chapel, 801 Huntington Ave., Warren, with Chaplain Dick Case officiating. Interment followed in the Gardens of Memory in rural Marion. Gene and Brenda most recently attended College Corner Brethren Church 8996 S. 500 W. Wabash, IN 46992; donations may be made to the church in lieu of flowers. Arrangements are being handled by Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.

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Enjoyed doing crafts May 19, 1935 – Feb. 10, 2018 Martha Jane Andrews, 82, Wabash, died at 2:42 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. She was born May 19, 1935. Visitation and services were Saturday, Feb. 24. Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service handled the arrangements.

Christine Collier, 86

Barbara Hicks, 74

Dec. 25, 1931 – Feb. 8, 2018

Enjoyed gardening April 12, 1943 –

Christine L. Collier, 86, Feb. 15, 2018 LaFontaine, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. Barbara Jane Hicks, 74, She was born on Dec. 25, North Manchester, died 1931. There will be no services. Feb. 15, 2018. She was born April 12, Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home, 1943. A private service was at LaFontaine Chapel. Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Arrangements by McKee Mortuary.


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Clarence Trusty, 60

Patricia Young, 85

Retired from GDX

Worked for United Telephone

Jan. 24, 1958 – Feb. 13, 2018

Clarence Ray Trusty, 60, of Wabash, died at 11:32 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born Jan. 24, 1958, in Richmond, Va., to Troy and Shirley (Waldon) Trusty. Clarence was a 1976 graduate of Wabash High School. He retired from GDX Automotive in Wabash after 28 years. He attended the Christian Heritage Church in Wabash and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed guns, woodworking, carpentry work and civil war history. He is survived by two children, Tarrence (Melinda) Trusty of Wabash, and Alethea (Mack) Eudy of Roann, father and step-mother, Troy & Winona Trusty of Wabash; six grandchildren, Brady Layne of Muncie, Christa Murray of Wabash, Cassie Eudy of Roann, Kourtney Trusty, Ariston Trusty and Sophie Trusty, all of Wabash, and his great-granddaughter, Braelyn Blackburn of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Trusty, and sister, Sherena Trusty. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home. The memorial guest book for Clarence may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Bernard ‘Ben’ Muzzillo, 87 GenCorp retiree Dec. 30, 1930 – Feb. 17, 2018

Bernard A. “Ben” Muzzillo, 87, of Winona Lake, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Grace Village in Winona Lake. He was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Garrett, to Paul and Rosina (DeRose) Muzzillo. Ben was a 1949 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Garrett. He married Margaret E. “Peg” Smith in Garrett on Dec. 17, 1950. He retired from GenCorp in Wabash on Jan. 1, 1991, after 39 years. Ben was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw. He was a member and Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, longtime member of the ARC Board of Directors, longtime member of the Terpsichorian Dance Club, and former member of the Elks Lodge, all of Wabash. He enjoyed making and flying model airplanes, woodworking, golfing, bowling, and he bowled in a General Tire Bowling League. He also enjoyed all sports, especially the ones involving family. Ben lived in Wabash from 1952-1992. He is survived by his wife, Peg Muzzillo of Winona Lake; five children, Douglas (Heather) Muzzillo of Peru, Gary (Nancy) Muzzillo of Florence, Ky., Marcia (Joe) Kaufman of Wabash, Kevin (Anne) Muzzillo of Lakewood Ranch, Fla., Steven (Patricia) Muzzillo of Arlington Heights, Ill.; 11 grandchildren, Anthony (Jennifer) Muzzillo of Brownsburg, Christopher Muzzillo of Denver, Colo., Jason (Mackenzie) Muzzillo of Lexington, Ky., Gregory Muzzillo of Edgewood, Ky., Bradley (Andrea) Kaufman of Oreana, Ill., Brent (Mikal) Kaufman of Mendota, Ill., Hayley Muzzillo of Lakewood Ranch, Megan Muzzillo and Jack Muzzillo, both of Arlington Heights, Jamie (Brandon) Curtis of Erlanger, Ky., and Bryan (Kelly) Wessel of Louisville, Ky.; eight great-grandchildren; and his brother, Norbert Muzzillo of Cleveland, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Angela Marie Muzzillo, grandson Paul Muzzillo, seven sisters, and two brothers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 188 W. Sinclair St., Wabash, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with a Rosary service at 7:30 p.m. Preferred memorial is ARC of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Ben may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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Patricia Ann Young, 85, of North Manchester, formerly of Wabash and Roann, died at 2:24 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born May 6, 1932, in Wabash County, to Orville E. and Anna B. (Currens) Howard. Pat was a 1950 graduate of Roann High School. She married Andrew L. Young in Roann on March 14, 1952; he died Dec. 14, 2012. Pat worked for United Telephone for 14 years, in the Roann and Denver offices. She enjoyed crafts, working puzzles, reading, and fishing. Pat also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by three daughters, Vicki (Dave) Hawkins of North Manchester, Diana (Ken) Nordman of Wabash, and Leslie Stouffer of Huntington; six grandchildren, Angela (Steve) Fiddler of North Manchester, Lisa Stouffer of Huntington, Rebecca (Jeremy) Elzy of Wabash, and Brad Stouffer of Lagro, Tammy (Jeremy) Raymond of Fishers, and Cory (Estela) Hawkins of Roann, brother, Joe Howard of Roann, nine great-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Jeffrey Young, who died Nov. 11, 1983, three brothers, and four sisters. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is American Heart Association. The memorial guest book for Pat may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

A. Lorraine Ahlfeld, 89 Was Sunday school pianist Aug. 14, 1928 – Feb. 16, 2018

A. Lorraine Ahlfeld, 89, of rural Wabash, died at 7:50 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born Aug. 14, 1928, in Wabash County, to Hugh E. and Marie A. (Keppel) Comer. Lorraine was a 1946 graduate of Roann High School. She married Albert Eugene “Gene” Ahlfeld on Feb. 14, 1948, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Peru; he died April 30, 2015. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash. Lorraine enjoyed reading, going to family activities, talking, playing the piano, and was the church’s Sunday school pianist many years. She and Gene wintered in Sebring, Fla. several years. She is survived by three sons, Ken (Terri) Ahlfeld and Kraig (Linda) Ahlfeld, both of Wabash, and Dr. Steven (Helen) Ahlfeld of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren, Matthew (Emily) Ahlfeld of Noblesville, Shawn (Stacy) Ahlfeld of Fort Thomas, Ky., Natalie (Erik) Pieczowski of Hinsdale, Ill., Nicole (Kip) Chase of Indianapolis, Jennifer (Mike) O’Neil of Kansas City, Kan., Toni (Troy) McKillip and Shelly (Brian) Myers, both of Wabash, Adam (Katherine) Ahlfeld and Christopher Ahlfeld, both of Indianapolis; 19 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Louise (John) Freeman of Roann. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Jane Ott. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church, 173 Hale Drive, Wabash, with Pastor Manfred Fremder officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Friends may call 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Inclusive Playground Fund. The memorial guest book for Lorraine may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Alma Culver, 84 Self-employed seamstress Oct. 3, 1933 – Feb. 18, 2018

Alma Jean Culver, 84, of North Manchester, Indiana, formerly of rural Roann, Indiana died at 7:00 pm, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at Timbercrest Healthcare in North Manchester. She was born Oct. 3, 1933, in Huntington County, to Guy H. and Dessie M. (Waters) Bonner. Alma Jean was a graduate of Union Township High School in Huntington County. She married Richard L. Culver at the Markle United Methodist Church on Nov. 25, 1952; he died March 8, 2013. She was a self employed seamstress. Alma Jean was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. She is survived by four children, Jeffery (Deb) Culver and Diana (Richard) Jacobs, both of Wabash, Brenda (David ) Furge of Fort Wayne, and Michael (Cheri) Culver of Wabash; 11 grandchildren, Katina (Rod) Schram of Wabash, Jennifer (Brian) Finney of LaFontaine, Bethany (Isaac) Winer of Wabash, Jeremy (Carlie) Culver of Hamilton, Ohio, Jason (Chrissy) Culver of Winona Lake, Sarah (Nick) Roberts of Hutto, Texas, Joshua Bickhart of Peachtree City, Georgia, Nathan (Lindsay) Culver and Andrew (Angela) Culver, both of Wabash, Brandon Culver of Fort Bragg, N.C., and Jordan Culver of Wabash; 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul F. (Sandy) Bonner of Huntington, and Guy H. (Phyllis) Bonner Jr. of Markle, and her sister, Eileen Lyon of Findlay, Ohio. She was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, three sisters, and two grandsons, Justin Bickhart and Caleb Culver. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. St. Rd. 15, Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Servia. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. The memorial guest book for Alma Jean may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.


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Worked as bookkeeper Oct. 30, 1929 – Feb. 16, 2018 Imogene Haupert, 88, North Manchester, met her Lord peacefully at Timbercrest Senior Living Community, North Manchester, on Feb. 16, 2018, at 2:29 p.m. She was born Oct. 30, 1929, in Grant County, to Homer and Hazel (Reed) Beedle. On Sept. 11, 1949, she married Doyle R. Haupert. He preceded her death on November 2005. After graduation from Polk Township Commissioned High School in Huntington County Andrews, she started working as a bookkeeper at Farm Bureau Elevator in Treaty, working there for 1-2 years. Later she worked at Farm Bureau in Wabash as a bookkeeper and PBX phone operator. Other places of employment were Speicherville, and Mutual Grain in Servia. She continued working as a bookkeeper until her retirement from Strauss Elevator in North Manchester. Imogene was a homemaker, farm wife, and kept books for the family farm until moving into Timbercrest. She enjoyed farm life, gardening, playing euchre, reading, and being with her family. She was a member of the First Brethren Church of North Manchester. She was also a member of the Wabash County Extension Homemakers Chester Charmer for many years serving as president and other elected offices. She also was an active member of Psi iota Gamma Phil XI Chapter. She is survived by sons Van (Terri) Haupert, N. Manchester, Michael Haupert, Clarkston, Michigan, and daughter, Susan (Rodney) Warren, N. Manchester, IN. She has 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 1 great, great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her sister, Miriam, who died at age 7. Family and friends may call Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, from 1-5 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, and one hour prior to service. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 26, 2018 at First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore St., North Manchester. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery by Servia. For those who wish to honor the memory of Imogene, a memorial contribution may be made to Community Foundation of Wabash County; Manchester Early Learning Center or Youth for Christ. Condolences may be sent to mckeemortuary.com

Wabash Police Arrests Feb. 7 A 17-year-old juvenile, male, Wabash, was charged with possession of tobacco by a minor, speeding, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, dealing marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining an common nuisance. Feb. 8 Theresa D. Bowman, 51, Lagro, charged with theft. Feb. 10 Aaron J. Barrett, 23, Peru, charged with felony operating while intoxicated and operating while intoxicated endangering. Feb. 12 Roger D. Preston, 55, Wabash, charged

with failure to appear for domestic battery. Amber A. Lake, 28, Marion, charged with failure to appear for possession of a syringe. Feb. 13 James R. Tucker, 37, Wabash, probation violation, maintaining a common nuisance. Feb. 14 Justin E. Huttinger, 33, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for failure to pay child support. Citations Feb. 7 Amanda L. Ruff, 40, Wabash, leaving the scene of an accident. Feb. 8 Henry L. Colvin, 52, Marion, false and fictitious registration and no proof of

financial responsibility. Feb. 9 Sierra L. Mitchell, 28, North Manchester, learner’s permit violation. Ch Xu, 20, West Lafayette, speeding. Feb. 11 Teagan R. See, 22, Peru, speeding Accidents Feb. 6 9:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Sandra S. Rowe, 60, Wabash, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Laura E. Davidson, Wabash, near the intersection of Centennial Street and Ash St. Feb.7 6:52 p.m. a vehicle driven by Amanda L. Ruff, 40, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a sign and a swing set near the intersection of

Meadowbrook Lane and Shady Oak Drive. Feb. 8 5:13 p.m., a vehicle driven by Todd M. Blair, 25, Wabash, struck a sign and pole in the parking lot at 1443 North Cass St. Feb. 9 11:16 a.m., a vehicle driven by Valerie T. Dockery, 64, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle owned by Pathfinder S e r v i c e s , Huntington, at 595 South Miami St. 3:15 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nathaniel O. Tritt, 18, Walton, collided with a vehicle driven by James Lafferney, 53, Wabash, near the intersection of North Cass Street and U.S. 24. Feb. 10 11:28 a.m., a vehicle driven by Juan C. Hernandez, 70, Urbana, collided with a vehicle driven by Karen S. Hathaway, 52, North Manchester, at 1601 North Cass St. Feb. 12 1:35 p.m. a vehicle driven by Fayetta Dunnagan, 55, Peru, collided with a vehicle driven by Gladys R. Biehl, 49, Urbana, at the intersection of North Cass Street and Stitt Street. 6:08 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tina M. Carroll, 51, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven Bethaney L. Porter, 20, Wabash, at 1305 North Cass St. 8:21 p.m., a vehicle driven by Robert L. Easterday, Jr. left the road and struck a road sign on U.S. 24 near North Cass Street. Feb. 13 8:47 p.m., a vehicle driven by Delores J. Buga, 74, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Leslie D. Morningstar, 43, Wabash, at 917 North Cass St. Feb. 14 8:06 a.m. a vehicle driven by Kimberly J. Shields, 57, Van Buren, collided with a vehicle driven by Ryan A. Weaver, 35, Wabash, at the intersection of Cass Street and Fulton Street. Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Arrests Feb. 7 M a c k e n z i e Doherty, 22, Peru, charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated resulting in serious bodily injury

Feb. 8 Robert L. Taylor, 51, Wabash, charged with domestic battery. Nina R. Neupert, 26, Wabash, charged with petition to revoke probation – operating a motor vehicle while never licensed. Grant T. Tacker, 23, Wabash charged with petition to revoke probation – residential entry. Joshua Craig, 44, Warsaw, charged with petition to revoke probation – operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator, and failure to appear for domestic battery. Feb. 9 Talan H. Saunders, 26, Lafontaine, charged with violation of drug court/possession of narcotics. Kevin M. Newcomer, 34, Kendallville, charged with driving while suspended. Bryan K. Easterday, 34, Wabash, charged with failure to register as a sex offender. Joshua W. Cash, 33, Lagro, charged with possession of a hypodermic needle and maintaining a common nuisance. Feb. 10 Brandy J. Swafford, 29, Lagro, charged with maintaining a common nuisance and possession of a hypodermic needle. Amy K. Fahrnow, 48, North Manchester, charge with operating while intoxicated/impairment/possession of a controlled substance. Ernest G. McCord, 25, Peru, charged with intimidation with a deadly weapon. Feb. 11 Richard D. Orr, 48, North Manchester, charged with failure to appear to testify or for jury duty. Adam C. McKenzie, 36, no location given, failure to register as a sex offender. Connie F. Johnson, 44, Huntington, charged with possession of paraphernalia, visiting a common nuisance and possession of methamphetamine. Rodney F. Hunt, 60, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine. Feb. 12 Adam C. Mackenzie, 36, Wabash, charged with failure to regis-

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ter as a violent offender. Nicholas W. Burchett, 31, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for operating while never licensed. Jeremy D. Fluke, 42, North Manchester, arrested on a writ of attachment. Feb. 13 Kristi L. Burchett, 28, Wabash, charged with failure to appear for driving while suspended. Colt D. Lemaster, 35, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated. Amanda D. Kleespie, 35, Tippecanoe, charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia. Citations Jan. 22 Keith A. Fishbaugh, 41, Huntington, no operating license when required. Feb. 8 Sherman L. Barker, 26, Wabash, no operating license when required. Feb. 10 Amy K. Fahrnow, 48, North Manchester, driving left of center. Feb. 11 Christopher L. Bowers, 39, North Manchester, no operating license when required. Feb. 12 Todd D. Shepherd, 41, Wabash, driving while suspended infraction Accidents Feb. 4 7:00 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob D. Hoback, 20, Corydon, ran off the road and hit a concrete culvert near the intersection of State Road 13 and State Road 16. Feb. 5 8:56 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cami M. Floyd, 31, Wabash, ran off the road, hit a guardrail and slid down an embankment near the intersection of Old State Road 15 and Bailey Road. Floyd was issued a summons to appear for having no financial responsibility. Feb. 7 7:26 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ralph E. Martin, 60, Akron, collided with a deer on State Road 114 near County Road 800 West. 7:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Katrina L. Rehling, 27, Wabash, collided with a deer on American Road near County Road 975 South.

Feb. 8 12:25 p.m., a vehicle driven by Charles E. Weikel, 67, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven by Jacqueline M. Schuler, 29, Wabash, on Angling Road near County Road 600 West. Feb. 9 6:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Morgan L. Karshner, 18, Roanoke, collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 300 East. Feb. 10 12:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ricardo R. Mata, 28, Dallas, Tex., ran off the road and struck a utility pole and a fence on County Road 500 East near County Road 1500 North Feb. 11 2:58 a.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary T. Hunt, 22, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a tree on Salamonie State Forest Road near State Road 524 South. 5:10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Christopher L. Bowers, ran off the road, across field and down an embankment into a creek on State Road 114 near County Road 300 West. Bowers, and a passenger, Natasha D. Frietal, were transported via ambulance to Parkview Fort Wayne Hospital. Bowers complained of knee pain, while Frietal suffered a laceration to the forehead. 8:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven L. Black, 62, Logansport, collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near old U.S. 24. North Manchester Citations Feb. 12 John N. Olinger, 62, North Manchester, expired vehicle registration. Anna M. Wright, 18, Chesterton, expired vehicle registration. Trever D. Jones, 35, North Manchester, expired vehicle registration. M i g u e l Hernandez, 36, North Manchester, operating a vehicle while never receiving a license. Feb. 14 Misti N. Jackson, 32, Lagro, no proof of financial responsibility. Kevin G. Gullion, 27, Indianapolis, speeding. Natosha R. Nichols, 39, Roann, speeding. (continued on page 30)


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Northfield scores high in ISSMA contest

Fourteen students from Northfield High School participated in the annual Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) state vocal contest, held at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis on Saturday, February 17. All 11 entries earned either a gold or silver medal rating. A trio performing Aaron Copland’s “The Little Horses” included Athena Varner with sisters Ellie Proebstle and Erin Proebstle and earned the ISSMA’s highest award, Superior with Distinction. This new designation features the same gold medal with a red, white and

blue ribbon. However, the ribbon colors are separated with a metallic gold stripe. This is the first year for this award, which seeks to honor students with a Superior score of 9 to 10.5. Vocal soloists who earned a gold medal (Superior) included seniors Madison Nevil, Kathryn Pefley, Mariah Kirtlan and Hallie Zolman, junior Erin Proebstle and sophomore Varner. Senior Jamie Vance earned an Excellent, silver medal score. A women’s trio of Kirtlan, Nevil and Pefley performed “Poor Man Lazrus” by Jester Hairston to win gold, as well. A Group I Women’s large ensemble, singing “Three

Hungarian Folk Songs” by Bela Bartok, also earned a superior rating. These members included Nevil, Kirtlan, Kayleigh Huss, Zolman, Jamie Vance, Erin Proebstle, Ellie Proebstle and Pefley. An additional large ensemble performed Ralph Vaughn Williams’ “Linden Lea” with members Erin Proebstle, Lexi Hodges, Emily Clendenon, Cassidy Carter, Nevil, Addy Hershberger and Vance earning a silver medal rating. All of the performers are members of the Northfield A Capella Choir, directed by Mark Nevil.

Parkview Wabash adds new doctor By The Paper staff

Dr. Linette Grange has joined the staff of Parkview Wabash Hospital. Grange is a family physician and a member of Parkview Physicians Group. She is currently located at 1025 Manchester Ave. but will relocate to the medical office building attached to the new hospital in the spring. “I’ve worked with patients for 35 years and taught family practice residents for four years and I am excited to again work directly with patients to improve their health,” she said. “I like to treat the whole person, focusing on prevention and their overall well-being, to tailor a health journey specific to them and their care needs.” Grange received her Family Practice Board Certification following an internship at Grand Rapids Osteopathic hospital. She went on to receive her Doctorate of Osteopathy from Michigan State College of O s t e o p a t h i c Medicine. Her undergraduate studies were completed in microbiology at Michigan State University. In 2006, Grange received the “Family Practice

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The large ensemble team of (top photo, from left) Emily Clendenon, Erin Proebstle, Addy Hershberger, Madison Nevil, Jamie Vance, Lexi Hodges and Cassidy Carter earned a silver medal rating at Saturday, Feb. 17’s ISSMA Vocal Contest at Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. Photo provided The trio of (right photo, from left) Madison Nevil, Mariah Kirtlan and Kathryn Pefley earned gold medals for their performance of Poor Man Lazrus by Jester Hairston. Photo provided.

Faculty Educator of the year, at Breton health Center, Grand Rapids, Mich. “I’m excited to be in a town with so much to offer and I can’t wait to start working with the community,” Grange added.

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Those businesses dealing in precious metals and stones will have new rules to follow under an ordinance approved on first reading Monday night by the Wabash City Council. Police Chief Matt Bruss, who initiated the measure, said it is designed to help police battle the theft of precious metals, stones and other items by burglars and thieves. “In speaking with the detectives, we felt there was a need,” Bruss told the Council, noting stealing jewelry and metal for scrapping in common these days. “Like with the scrap yards, it requires detectives to go physically to the business, just to see if they were there,” he said. Businesses now take photos of items and email the pictures to the detectives. The new ordinance “will give every one of these businesses one internet based site. At no cost to them, they send (photos) to this site, and our detectives log in … and it’s right there. It just really simplifies what we’re trying to do from an investigatory process.” The measure, City

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“So,” Dillon replied, “I’m assuming if they’re suspicious they deny it.” Bruss concurred. “If they’re not comfortable with it, they can say, ‘No. Get out.’” The chief, in response to a question from Council member Mitch Figert, said he has contacted some businesses that have been in favor of the change. “I think we’ll get buy in,” he said. In another matter, the council passed another ordinance on first reading, a measure regulating transient merchants, peddlers or pledgers. Bruss, who also initiated this measure, noted the city has an ordinance in place, “but we really feel like it didn’t have a lot of teeth.” “During the summer, especially in the warmer months, we’ll have a lot of fly by day groups that kind of swoop in on neighborhoods and start knocking on doors. It’s always been, do you check in at City Hall? Do you check in at the police department? “We just wanted to create some ground rules.” The current measure, he said, generates complaints from citizens.

“And then there’s confusion from officers on how to deal with it,” the chief continued. “We just felt like we needed something, so now the officers know this is what you have to do and how to properly go about how you do that in our city.” Transient merchants and peddlers must obtain a non-transferable license or permit from the Wabash ClerkTreasurer’s office. Those with felony convictions are immediately denied, ZimmermanIrgang noted. Peddlers will be allowed to go door-todoor offering their services and wares only between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., as the ordinance now stands. However, council members questioned the length of time, saying operating until 6 or 6:30 p.m. might be fairer to the seller. The city attorney will review the state statute to see what its time periods are. Also, organizations such as the Girl Scouts or Little League, which routinely conduct doorto-door fundraising campaigns, would not be affected by the measure. The Council will consider both measures again at its Feb. 26 meeting.

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Attorney Randi Zimmer man-Irgang told the Council, would apply to any business that takes in jewelry or precious metal. The dealers, under the ordinance, will be required to keep the item for 10 days before being able to offer it for resale. “So we haven’t really invented the wheel,” Zimmer man-Irgang said. “Basically, we’re adopting the Indiana code and enhancing our local ordinance.” Council member Bonnie Corn questioned whether the ordinance would apply to those who sell items from their home, such as on eBay or other online auction sites. Zimmerman-Irgang said if the person actually buys the items they are selling, it would. “But if it’s their own property that they’re selling, then this really wouldn’t be applicable,” she continued. Mayor Scott Long also noted that those who create and sell their own jewelry from home would not be affected by the measure. Council member Bryan Dillon asked if business owners are required to take photos of items they don’t buy, if they are suspicious of their origins. Bruss said they aren’t.

LAKETON — The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 402 heard from Veterans Affairs Chairman Tina James, who reported that boxes prepared by unit past presidents were sent in December to six female veterans stationed in Texas, Arizona, Virginia and Florida.

A box of items collected during December and January will be delivered to New Beginnings, a homeless facility in Wabash, with a value of approximately $125. The unit approved $40 for junior member Brielle Patterson to fill treat bags with items for the Department of Children’s Services. Additionally, $50 was donated for bingo cash

prizes for the IndianaVeterans Home veterans for a March 3 Junior Fun Day and meeting. During the January unit past presidents’ meeting, those present voted to increase the unit’s scholarship to $400 for 2018. Seniors can pick up applications, due April 30, from Counselor Wise. Americanism Chairman Thelma Butler reported in January that information was distributed to M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School and Manchester Jr.-Sr. High School students for an Americanism essay contest, with entries due Feb. 10. Also, 400 flyers were distributed to grades four through six telling the story of the Betsy Ross flag. The Auxiliary celebrates February as Americanism month, and Butler told the story of Betsy Ross recommending to change

the six-pointed stars in the original design to five-pointed stars, demonstrating to congressional committee how it could be done by folding a piece of paper. Butler told how a 4year-old explained what Americanism means: “Sometimes, it’s not what you know, but, how you show what you know,” and that he knows this because he loves making things for veteran friends. “‘They smile at my flag drawings and when I sing to them,’” Butler quoted the boy. “Maybe a lesson for all of us?” The unit endorsed Miriam Linkenhoker for Fifth District Historian and Butler for District Treasurer for 2018-2019. Julia Alderfer, Linkenhoker and Butler served refreshments. Tina James won a door prize of an American flag deck of cards.


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Karen A. Francis, 52, Rochester, speeding. Feb. 15 Alison M. Creager,45, North Manchester, speeding Accidents Feb. 14 6:26 p.m., vehicles driven by Kayla D. Johnston, 28, Roann and Brayden A. Lassiter, 19, Roann, collided at the intersection of Kohser Drive and North Market Street. Fire Feb. 12 3:26 p.m., 1600 block of Frantz Drive for a medical assist. 7:48 p.m., 600 block of North Walnut Street for a medical assist. Feb. 13 1:41 p.m., 300 block of Kohser Drive for a

medical assist. Feb. 14 10:41 a.m., 900 block of North Orchard Drive for a medical assist. Building Permits Wabash County Plan Commissioner’s Office Feb. 11 to Feb. 17 Andy Eads, garage Marriage Licenses Feb. 6 to Feb. 13 Clayton Rushing IV, 31, and Darian I. Middleton, 23 Adam D. VanTreese, 37, and Crystal Terry, 33 Land Transfers Cecil R. Burkett and Phyllis M. Burkett to Timothy L. Burkett, quitclaim deed. Timothy L. Burkett to Midwest Poultry Services, LP, warranty deed. House Chef LLC. to Terry Bassett and Edna L. Bassett, warranty deed. Ursula A. Abell to

Phillip G. Abell, William S. Abel and Dale Phillip Abell and Ursula Anne Abell irrevocable trust, quitclaim deed. Darryl G. Abell, Dale P. Abell, Robert W. Abell, and Edith E. Abell to Darryl G. Abell and Dale P. Abell, quitclaim deed. Darryl G. Abell to Darryl G. Abell and Dale P. Abell, quitclaim deed. Dale P. Abell to Dale P. Abell and Darryl G. Abell, quitclaim deed. Barbara E. Eppley to Michael R. Eppley, quitclaim deed. Stephen J. Keffaber and Esther C. Keffaber to Stephen J. Keffaber and Esther C. Keffaber, quitclaim deed. Timothy L. Ravenscroft to Kent B. Harting and Carolyn S. Harting, warranty deed.

Ceres Solutions Cooperative and North Central Co-Op Inc. to Scott M. Hanes and Sarah C. Hanes, corporate deed. Peggy S. Briner and Peggy S. Weiland to Dennis C. Briner, quitclaim deed. Dennis C. Briner to Marcus Schwartz, warranty deed. Robert M. Cole and Dorothea S. Cole to Philip D. Metzger, Sr., warranty deed. Lori A. Faust and Dallas Decker to Jesus Rosas, warranty deed. Scott A. Meyer and Michele S. Meyer to Scott A. Meyer, Michele S. Meyer and Tori Jo Meyer, quitclaim deed. Helen M. Haupert and Arthur Haupert to Rickie L. Newsome, quitclaim deed. Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC to Secretary of

Housing and Urban Development, warranty deed. Eunice M. Janiszyn to Deborah J. Howard, quitclaim deed. Danny J. Wingert and Roberta J. Wingert to Sarah K. Edwards, warranty deed. Fred J. Webb and Elsa L. Case to Walter F. Case, grant deed. W i n d g a t e Properties LLC to Douglas A. Martin and Jody A. Martin, quitclaim deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, David Edwards, Frances Edwards, Frances Esposito Edwards and Frances Esposito, sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to U.S. ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015 1 and Marla J. Manns, sheriff ’s deed.

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Sheriff of Wabash County to U.S. Bank National Association and Terry Mitchell. Jr., sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to U.S. ROF IV Legal Title Trust 2015 1, U.S. Bank N A, Lisa C. Blanton, Lisa C. Macaluso, Barry M. Sodervick and Lisa C. Sodervick, sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Federal Home Loan M o r t g a g e Cor poration, Freddie Mac and Wendy L. Hix, sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Federal National Mortgage Association, Fannie Mae and Christy R. Bolan, sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Federal National Mortgage Association, Arthur B. Robison, Betty G. Robison and Robert Robison, sheriff ’s deed.

Sheriff of Wabash County to Federal National Mortgage Association, Doug J. Caley and Douglas J. Caley, sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Federal Home Loan M o r t g a g e Cor poration, Freddie Mac and Karla Easterday, sheriff ’s deed. Sheriff of Wabash County to Bippus State Bank and Philip L. Partridge, sheriff ’s deed. Abigail K. Tackett and Abigail K. Vanderpool to Amy L. Stell, warranty deed. Town of Lagro to Jerry McColley, warranty deed.

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New event facility County Election Board gets conditional OK to meet on Thursday By The Paper staff By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash couple has received conditional approval to convert the former Wabash Nazarene Church, 492 N. Wabash St., into an event facility with suites. Ben Bailey and his wife have been working to convert the former church into the event facility since last fall. However, to operate such a business the Wabash Board of Zoning Appeals needed to grant the couple a variance because the site is zoned Residential 2. Bailey appeared at the Feb. 15 BZA meeting to ask for the variance, which was approved pending several issues. One of the board’s main concerns was

parking, as there is no off-street parking at the site. Bailey told the board the couple also purchased property at 187 Manchester Ave., the site of the former Checker Gas Station, which will be used for parking. A special exception would be needed to use the gas station. In addition, he said, they also have a lease agreement with the H o n e y w e l l Foundation to use spots at the Charley Creek Garden parking lot, if needed. The board approved the variance, but it is not effective until evidence is presented that there is a special exception for use of the Checker property, or a lease agreement for use of the Charley Creek Garden. To meet city regulations, the parking lot must have one park-

ing spot for every six people at the facility. Both sites, Bailey said, should meet that requirement. There will be 14 spots at the Checker site, with 75 available at Charley Creek. Bailey told the board that the facility is designed for use by parties of about 50 people. In addition to the parking situation, Bailey must present written notice to those spending the night in the suites that on-street parking is not permitted overnight. They must use one of the two available parking spots. He told the board that would not be a problem. The board noted it can’t control on-street parking during an event, as the on-street sites are public parking spots and avail-

able to anyone. Bailey told the board that the facility won’t be open until sometime in 2019, and that he would return at a later date seeking the special exception for the Checker lot. In another matter, the board approved a variance for Nathan Schuler to operate a plant nursery at the site of the old South Side Gardens at 3564 S. State Road 15. He plans on purchasing more than nine acres at the site from Sue Pilgrim, contingent on the board approval. Schuler’s attorney, Rick Fischer, told the board that Schuler plans to clean up the property and doesn’t plan on any new construction at the site at this time. He does plan to place a sign near State Road 15.

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MSO to perform at Ford Theater By The Paper staff The Manchester Symphony Orchestra will present its annual concert in the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater on Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. The professional, community, faculty, and student musicians of the Manchester Symphony Orchestra will present The Bohemians, featuring Bohemian composers of the late 19th century, including works by Smetana, and a performance of Antonin

Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. The Manchester Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1939 through a partnership with the citizens of Wabash County, and then Manchester College. It strives to be viewed as a core component of the rich culture of performing arts in North Manchester, Wabash County, and regional communities. Conducted by Scott Humphries, the orchestra is comprised of professional and community musi-

The Manchester Symphony will perform March 11 at the Honeywell Center.

cians, along with selected faculty, staff, and student musicians of Manchester University.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell

Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102. Ticket prices are $15 for adults. Free admittance applies to

youth 18 and under, and to Manchester University staff, students and Manchester Symphony Orchestra

members. Corporate sponsorship provided by Midwest Poultry Services.

Early-blooming spring flowers The arrival of spring is a welcome occurrence for many people. Budding flowers are among the harbingers of spring. Spring flowers can revitalize winterweary people just when they need it most — and provide reassurance that brighter, warmer and

longer hours of sunlight are just around the corner. Cold-tolerant flowers are hardy enough to start blooming before the last frosts have dissipated. Other flowers will begin to fill in as days warm a little bit more, according to Better Homes and Gardens. Home

gardeners looking to warm up their gardens with early blooms can use these flowers in their earlyseason containers, window boxes and planting beds. •Pansy: Pansies prefer cool weather, which can make them one of the best flowers to plant in early

spring and late fall. Pansies come in a variety of colors, so there’s bound to be an offering that will blend with any homeowners’ landscape design. •Creeping phlox: Also known “moss phlox,” creeping phlox is a short groundcover that is a herba-

ceous perennial. Phlox produces small, fragrant flowers in dense clusters, which can attract wildlife, such as butterflies, to their mats across the soil surface. •Snowdrops: Snowdrops can peek out even when there is snow still on the ground — sometimes

as early as January and February. But their name is actually a reference to their appearance, as snowdrops have three white petals that hang down like drops dripping off the stem. •Violets: These flowers are closely related to pansies and, as a result, prefer cool

seasons. Violets are generally slightly smaller than pansy blooms, but they can be just as beautiful. But as with pansies, violets will start to fade when the heat arrives. Early-blooming flowers give winterweary gardeners hope that spring has arrived


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