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Charges filed in shooting By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The MSD of Wabash County School Board listens to public comments during its Aug. 9 meeting, at which it voted 4-1 to rescind its decision to reconfigure the school district. Photo by Emma Rausch.
2016: A year of change around Wabash County By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Controversy, victory and a look toward the future. Those three things can best sum up the year 2016 in Wabash County. Controversy came in July when the Metropolitan School Board of Wabash County unveiled a plan to reorganize the district by combining Northfield and Southwood high schools, closing Sharp Creek Elementary School, and using Southwood as a junior high and Northfield as a high school. Victory came in May when the City of Wabash won the first-ever Small Business Revolution sponsored by Deluxe Corp. Looking toward the future was seen in several areas, including the construction of the new Parkview Wabash Hospital and work on the Rock City Lofts, one of the projects in the Stellar (continued on page 4)
Charges have been filed in the Dec. 23 shooting of a Wabash man. The alleged shooter, Christina M. Bowman, 50, was arrested shortly after she was released Wednesday, Dec. 28, from a Fort Wayne hospital. Bowman was hospitalized after allegedly stabbing herself at her home Wednesday morning. She was preliminarily charged with attempted murder, Level 1 felony; aggravated battery, Level 3 felony; and carrying a handgun without a license, Class A misdemeanor. Wabash Police were stationed at the hospital awaiting her release. She was served an arrest warrant issued by Circuit Court Judge Robert R. McCallen III. On Thursday, Bowman had a not guilty plea entered on her behalf. Bond was initially set at $100,000, but at the state’s request it was increased to
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$500,000. As a condition of the bond, Bowman is to have no direct or indirect contact with the shooting victim. A trial date of April 25-26, 2017, was preliminarily set. Bowman allegedly shot Keith Shepherd, 48, in the face at his Allen Street home on Friday morning. She then went to her home on Sunset Drive where the stabbing allegedly occurred. (continued on page 7)
Wabash Hardee’s closes By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com
Among those participating in the ceremonialgroundbreaking at the site of the new Parkview Wabash Hospital were (from left) Wabash County Commissioner Brian Haupert, David Haist, Parkview Health board chair, and Michael Packnett, Parkview Health President and CEO. Photo by Joseph Slacian
A sign stating that the Wabash Hardee’s is “closed indefinitely” has been placed on the restaurant’s doors and on the drive-thru menu board on Tuesday, Dec. 27. The following day, the signs
were removed from the facility, located at 1010 N. Cass St. A call to corporate headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 27, showed that it had not yet received information that the restaurant has closed. Another call on Friday, Dec. 30, also was unsuccessful. (continued on page 28)
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River Defenders awarded $172,000 for watershed preservation By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com As of Thursday, Dec. 15, the Wabash River Defenders (WRD) have received more than $170,000 in grant funds within the past year to further pursue its mission to preserve, protect and defend the Wabash River. The nonprofit organization was awarded three grants since November, which totaled to $172,097, by the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
for two of the group’s core features: developing a community following and conducting watershed research. In November, the WRD received a $5,000 Every Day Capacity Building grant from NEEF, which will be used to develop, deploy, promote and maintain a membership and volunteer Defender program. The organization’s second award, a $38,000 Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grant, arrived Dec. 6 from the DNR, and nearly 10 days later, IDEM sent its award of $129,097 for a Clean Water Act Section 319 grant. Even though the Wabash River Defenders are locally known for removing
debris from the county’s main water source, neither of the latest grants will go toward that effort. Instead, the grants will fund the organization’s greater goal, according to Michael Beauchamp, WRD founder. “Our job is reaching f u l f i l l m e n t , ” Beauchamp told The Paper of Wabash County. “We’ve cleaned out 105 tons of trash and 4,800 tires and we’ve had 1,200 volunteers days in the river, and it’s mostly cleaned up. “We’re going to continue to work on that and we’re going to continue having a Clean Up, but there’s an opportunity with these grants to do water qual-
ity survey.” The organization’s efforts raised local awareness and impacted the amount of debris that entered the river that the Defenders then cleaned up, added Steve Johnson, WRD committee member. “So, number one, we’ve cleaned a lot of that stuff out and, two, there’s less debris going in there too,” Johnson said, “and word’s getting out that it’s being watched. So I think we’d be more successful all the way around when we make a multifaceted approach to river maintenance.” Both grants will afford the organization to conduct water-testing research on 22 sites along the Wabash River, Beauchamp said.
“We are testing different impacts on the river,” Beauchamp said. “We are testing nitrogen that floats into the river from tributaries, phosphorous, E. coli and total suspended solids, which is the dirt from farmers’ fields that goes into the river. “Those are the four main tests that we will be conducting at 22 locations 26 times over the course of a year. They are also going to be testing the water flow, temperature, pH balance, turbidity and dissolved oxygen in the river. So they are going to be doing a lot of testing.” The LARE grant’s funding will afford testing in the Silver Creek and Hanging RockWabash River water-
shed while the IDEM award will fund testing in the Treaty CreekWabash River watershed, he continued. “All of this testing is a first step,” Beauchamp said. “The next step is taking all the data and all the studies that are going to be done on this data to develop an implementation plan with IDEM, how we’re going to fix these problems. “All of this stuff that flows into the river impacts wildlife, fish life, insect life, the quality of the water in the river, but with this data, then we develop an implementation grant to see what we can do about stopping the flow of bad things going into the river.” Starting in March,
the organization will spend one year testing and gathering data. Afterward, it’ll spend one year developing a watershed management plan. Meanwhile, the WRD is raising $10,000, in part due to a $5,000 cash-match requirement for the LARE grant and also needing to raise $5,000 to purchase a flow meter to measure the river’s flow. Those interested in donating can make checks out to the Wabash River Defenders and mail them to P.O. Box 2, Wabash, IN 46992. For more information on the Wabash River Defenders, visit w a b a s h r ive r d e f e n d ers.org.
Michel to compete at Indiana State Fair Pageant the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Michel is one of 87 contestants selected at each county fair’s queen pageants this past summer. The 2017 Indiana State Fair Queen will reign for the next year, promoting the Indiana State Fair as the official spokesperson and reigning over the 17-day fair Aug. 4-20, 2017.
By The Paper staff Jordan Michel, the 2016 Wabash County 4H Fair Queen, will compete in the 2017 Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant Jan. 6-8. This marks the 59th annual Indiana State Fair Pageant. The 2017 Indiana State Fair Queen will be crowned Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at
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Michel was selected as the 2016 Wabash County Fair Queen at the local pageant held in July. Michel, who is in her first year at Purdue University studying Agribusiness, was a 9 year Wabash County 4-H member and graduated from Manchester High School this past May. During the three-day event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, Michel will participate in four preliminary judging categories – Interview, Professional Wear, Prepared Speech and Formal Wear. Preliminary judging of the prepared speech, professional and formal wear will be held in the
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Saturday, Jan. 7. Michel chose the topic “Why I selected Agribusiness as a major” for her oneminute prepared speech. The public is welcome to attend the preliminary judging. Tickets are $10 each. The finals will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 in the Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum. New for 2017, 16 semi-finalists will be selected during the pageant finals to provide additional recognition to the outstanding contestants. The semifinalists will compete again in the prepared speech and professional wear. After which 10 of those will be announced as the finalists. The finalists will be judged in their formal wear and will be asked an on-stage impromptu question. All questions were submitted by their fellow contestants. The Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant finals and queen coronation are open to the public. Tickets are $10 each.
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Southwood inducts 32 into National Honor Society Article provided Southwood High School’s chapter of the National Honor society recently inducted 23 juniors and seniors into its ranks. This is the 54th
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class in school history, having accepted the charter from Somerset High School in 1963. Senor members conducting the ceremony included Kassidy Atwood, Emily Benner, Makenna Dawes, Brooke Elliott, Paul Farlow, Taylor Heath, Hannah King, Danielle Wagoner and Brooke Wyatt.
Principal Andrew McDaniel provided a challenge to new members and led members in reciting the National Honor Society pledge. The organization is spearheaded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. It is the oldest, sustained student recognition program in the U.S. Organized in 921, the National Honor Society selection is on a basis of scholarship, leadership, character and service. New members of the Southwood chapter are Alyssa Bitzel, Carson Blair, Jessica Bott, Joseph Brinson,
Jeffrey Finicle, Kyrstin Gouveia, Chase Guenin, Kyle Haggerty, Mersadez Highley, Ellie Hobbs, Kim Hobson, Nikita Jacobs, Kaitlyn Jones, Parker Mays, MaKayla Proffitt, Tanner Proffitt, Lauren Rich, Codie Sarll, Colton Shepler, Haleigh Snyder, Katie Springer, Lucas Topliff and Allen Warren. Members recently participated in a collection of items for Salvation Army and selected to ring bells at various local sites for the Salvation Army Christmas kettle campaign.
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C O N G R AT U L A TION DR. WILLIAM HANKEE on your retirement! Thanks for so many years of service and generosity. We will miss you but hope the best for your next chapter in life! Dr. Catherine Periolat will take over hispractice. She has 20 years of experience in the field. NORTH MANCHESTER CENTER FOR HISTORY is filled with lots of displays and artifacts about the history of our town. The website also lists fun facts and interesting highlights like this: Frank James, brother to Jesse James, stayed in the Sheller Hotel when he came to North Manchester to start the horse races at the old fairgrounds. Visit the museum weekdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. 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
Dr. William Hankee, a North Manchester dentist, is retiring. Photo by David Fenker and 3-4 T clothing are needed at this time. Thursday’s Child is a service of the Fellowship of Churches. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS (MOPS): The Manchester MOPS group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month SeptemberMay at First Brethren Church from 9-11 a.m. Children are cared for in the MOPPETS program by loving and devoted caregivers while the mothers meet downstairs. MOPS is here to come alongside mothers during the season of early mothering to give resources and the support needed to be a great mom (or at least to survive!). The church is located at 407 N. Sycamore Street, N. Manchester. 85 HOPE is a FREE clinic for people with no insurance. An application must be
filled out to become a patient. Financial need is also a requirement. Patients are seen by appointment. It offers basic medical care, help with medications and health education The clinic doesn’t offer: Emergency care, OBGYN care, or STD screening. We do not prescribe any controlled substances. To apply contact the Director at 260-2740011 or online at http://85hope.org. LEARN MORE CENTER: The Learn More Center seeks to eliminate illiteracy, encourage educational attainment, and advance employability through its programs. Students who work with staff and volunteer tutors strengthen math and language skills, develop skills for job advancement, gain confidence, and become lifelong learn-
New members of the Southwood High School chapter of the National Honor Society are (front, from left) Alyssa Bitzel, Carson Blair, Jessica Bott, Joseph Brinson, Jeffrey Finicle, Kyrstin Gouveia, Chase Guenin, Kyle Haggerty, Mersadez Highley and Ellie Hobbs. Kimberly Hobson (back row, from left), Nikita Jacobs, Kaitlyn Jones, Parker Mays, MaKayla Proffitt, Tanner Proffitt, Lauren Rich, Colton Shepler, Codie Sarll, Haleigh Snyder, Katie Springer, Lucas Topliff and Allen Warren. Photo provided ers. The Center is located at Town Life Center, 603 Bond Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. Phone: 260-982-6138. Toll Free: 877-363-6128 WABASH COUNTY TRANSIT provides rides to all ages of residents of Wabash County. Many rides are scheduled days or weeks in advance to locations within Wabash County. Call to schedule your ride as soon as you know when you’ll need it. Transit vans pick up riders between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday–Friday. Contact the Wabash County Transit office at (260) 563-7536 or (888) 498-4400 for more information and fare rates. 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: “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to
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2016: A year of change around Wabash County Community Grant program.
Controversy
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Jordan Michel makes her way across the Ford Theater stage after being crowned the 2016 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen. Photo by Sarah Peters
Victory
In May, the City of Wabash captured first place in the first Small Business Revolution sponsored by Deluxe Corp. The city beat out Silverton, Ore., in the online voting event. The city was trailing with one day left, but came from behind and won the contest by more than 10,000 votes. As winner, Deluxe Corp.’s Amanda Brinkman and entrepreneur and TV host Robert Herjavec met with small business owners from around the city and chose six – Harry’s Old Kettle Pub & Grill, Schlemmer Brothers, Ellen’s, The Eclectic Shop, Thriftalicious and Filament Tattoo Co. – to provide oneon-one consultation. In all, the company pumped $500,000 in goods and services into the city. Some of that went to the six businesses, while the rest went to other areas of the city. For example, a new park at the site of the former Mammoth Building at the intersection of Wabash and Canal streets, was
Smoke and fire rise from a downtown apartment complex in North Manchester in mid-November. Photo by Eric Christiansen.
Jimmy Daywalt III looks at a plaque honoring his father which was dedicated in late October just west of the Wabash County Historical Museum. Photo by Joseph Slacian created by Deluxe. In addition to the funds and services, film crews from Flow Non-Fiction filmed the meetings – both in
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There are many examples of how local officials are looking toward the future of Wabash County. The consolidation talks between MSD of
Wabash County and Wabash City Schools is just one such way. On June 30, officials from Parkview Health gathered at the site of the new Parkview Wabash Hospital to break ground for the $35 million, state-ofthe-art facility. The 80,000 square foot structure is being built just west of Wabash Street and south of U.S. 24. Included in the complex will be a medical office complex as well. It also will contain an obstetrics department. While ground was broken in late June, work at the site didn’t (continued on page 5)
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2016: A year of change around Wabash County get fully underway until early August. As of mid-November, work was on progress, with a targeted opening date of 2018. The city, in preparation for the new facility, received a grant to widen Wabash Street at the entrance to the facility to help east traffic flow in and out of the site. Another way the community is preparing for the future is with the work at the Rock City Lofts. Located at 25-45 E. Market St., work at the site began in late October, and a groundbreaking ceremony took place in December. The project calls for creating 41 apartments for those 55 years and older. It is part of the Stellar Community Grant program. In North Manchester, work is progressing on the new Manchester Early Learning Center building project. The $2.6 million project seeks to help the facility meet a community need.
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Joan Haag makes her way to the stage at the Honeywell Center’s Legacy Hall after being named the 2016 Wabash Distinguished Citizen during the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Photo by Joseph Slacian Currently, the Manchester Early Learning Center has a waiting list with more than 100 families looking for early childhood care and education. The new, larger facility will fill a need for early childhood education and care in the community and provide the quality of life assets working families need. The Center also plans on
doubling the staff. Officials from Wabash County are also considering whether the county needs to build a new jail facility. Officials from the Wabash County Council and Wabash C o u n t y Commissioners have formed a committee to study the issue. Re p re s e n t at ive s from DLZ and
Umbaugh & Associates have been meeting with officials to discuss designs and ways to fund the facility. Wabash County Jail is now too small, and the county has to house prisoners at the Miami County Jail and the Elkhart County Jail. More study on the project is expected to continue in 2017.
In other news from around Wabash County in 2016: — On Jan. 15, a Wabash man, Waylon Sadler, 31, was charged with murder, battery resulting in serious bodily injury, criminal confinement and intimidation in connection with the death of a 55-year-old Grant County man, James L. Zook Jr. A trial has been set for April 2017 on the charges. — Two Wabash City Schools Board members, Bill Konyha and Matt Bruss, submitted their resignations after it was determined that they were unable to hold two lucrative positions, as defined by the Dual Office Holders Guide prepared by the Indiana Attorney General. Konyha is the director of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, while Bruss is the Wabash Police Chief. Liz Hobbs, director of The Access Youth Center, and Wabash attorney Jordan
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Tandy, replaced them. — North Manchester residents Jeff and Zach Hawkins found themselves in the center of a statewide debate over a measure prohibiting farms from selling food directly to restaurants. The pair,
representing J.J. Hawkins Family Farm, testified against the measure before the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development. The Wabash County Council and the (continued on page 6)
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2016: A year of change around Wabash County Wabash County Commissioners passed resolutions in favor of the H a w k i n s e s . Legislation signed in March by Gov. Mike Pence enabled the family to continue operating its business as it has in the past. — Dr. Jeffrey Pyle resigned from the Wabash County Health Board after 17 years. “I can no longer associate myself with the Wabash County government,” he wrote in his letter of resignation. — In February, the M a n c h e s t e r University community, and North Manchester as a whole, was in shock after three MU students were killed and a fourth seriously injured following an early morning accident on Feb. 21. In all, seven MU students were on their way back to North Manchester after visitng friends at Ball State and Taylor universities, when the van in which they were riding had a flat tire. While they were changing the tire, another van, driven by Deangelo Evans, 26, Chicago, left the roadway and struck four of the students. The three were prounounced dead at the scene. Evans pled guilty in Grant
County Circuit Court to eight counts, including reckless homicide. — The Wabash City Schools Board announced in February that it was going to place a referendum on the May 2016 Primary Election ballot seeking to implement a tax levy of 28 cents per $100 assessed valuation to assist its finances. After two public meetings on the matter, voters defeated the measure during the Primary Election. — The Heartland Career Center announced in February that it was going to open a preschool at the facility in the fall of 2016. Officials researched for a year the possibility of incorporating the preschool into its early childhood education curriculum. — In March, the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce named the Randy Curless Family the 2015 Farm Family of the Year. The family was honored for its contributions to agriculture and the community. Curless is president and owner of Liberty Swine Farms Inc. and Curless Farms Inc. — North Manchester resident Clyde Lovellette, a member of the Naismith Basketball
Hall of Fame, passed away at his home on March 9. He was 86. Lovellette was one of the first dominant big men in the game of basketball. A twotime All-American at the University of Kansas, he won an NCAA Basketball Championship, an Olympic Gold Medal and an NBA Championship during his career. — The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles opened a new license branch in Wabash on March 15. The new facility, at 1679 N. Cass St., replaces the former site at 45 E. Market St. The move was needed to facilitate the Rock City Lofts project. — On March 31, an EF-1 tornado touched down in rural Wabash County. The tornado touched down and skipped about threequarters of a mile. It initially touched down on the south side of CR 100 S, about a quarter mile east of CR 400 W. A single-wide mobile home was moved off its cinderblock foundation. Also, several softwood trees were snapped off at about four-feet above the ground. — Southwood High School senior Kolten Kersey was named Wabash County’s 2016 Lilly Scholar. He is attending Indiana U n i v e r s i t y Bloomington where he is double majoring in biology and Spanish in order to pursue an undergraduate degree in premedicine. In December, Wabash High School senior Cheyenne King was named the county’s 2017 Lilly Scholar. She was leaning toward
attending Taylor University where she hopes to study to become a missionary. — Kimberly Pinkerton, President and CEO of the Wabash County Chamber of C o m m e r c e , announced in an April 1 letter to her board, that she would retire from her post later in the year. Pinkerton began her career with the Chamber in February 1998. Chamber officials announced that a search committee would begin looking for Pinkerton’s replacement. — In April, Mayor Scott Long announced that changes would take place in the W a s t e w a t e r T r e a t m e n t Department, making it better to serve local residents. The department’s billing office was moved to the treatment plant, and a kiosk was placed there as well, allowing local residents to pay their bill without leaving their vehicle. — A former M a n c h e s t e r University student was arrested on Monday, May 2, in connection with the death of her infant son. Mikayla Munn was arrested at her home in Elkhart County on a warrant from Wabash Circuit Court. She was charged in connection with the March 8 death of her infant son, which she allegedly gave birth to in her MU dorm room. First responders found Munn and the infant in a bathtub. The baby wasn’t breathing and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
The crowd cheers after the City of Wabash is named the winner in Deluxe Corp.’s Small Business Revolution. Photo by Emma Rausch
A mobile home was knocked off its foundation by a tornado earlier in 2016. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Munn’s trial is scheduled to begin May 22, 2017. — In addition to rejecting the Wabash City Schools’ referendum request during the May primary, voters also cast ballots in a contested race for Wabash County Council. In that race, incumbents Mike Ridenour and Bill Ruppel were defeated in their bids to be nominated to retain their seats. Republicans Lorissa Sweet, Randy Curless and Philip Dale won their party’s nomination for the Council’s At-Large seats. Dave Monroe was the lone
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2016: A year of change around Wabash County n’t want the trail cutting through their farmland. In addition, a plan to seek County E c o n o m i c Development Income Tax (CEDIT) funding for the trail was withdrawn when six of the seven Wabash County Council members told The Paper that they were against using tax funds for the work. Work began on a portion of the trail in Lagro in August, even though several landowners there said they, too, were against the project. — In June, North Manchester Police Chief Jeff Perry announced his retirement at the NM Town Council’s monthly meeting. The surprise announcement had town officials scrambling to find a replacement. Perry worked for the department for 41 years. Steve Olsen was tabbed as interim chief and retired Wabash Police Department Detective Jim Kirk, who joined the NM department following his retirement from Wabash, was named the town’s new chief. — Gary Henderson, who is spearheading a committee to create a dog park in the City of Wabash, announced that Stan and Patsy Myers have agreed to donate one acre of land south of their business, EcoWater Systems, 615 S. Carroll St. In July, H e n d e r s o n announced that the group received an anonymous donation of $15,000, which was earmarked for a fence around the park. In December, the committee met and broke into subcommittees to work on a variety of topics, including fundraising, insurance and rules and regulations at the park. — In July, Jordan Michel, a Manchester High School graduate, was named the 2016 Wabash County 4-H Fair Queen. — Tyler Karst was named the project
coordinator for Wabash Marketplace Inc. He replaces Shelby McLaughlin, who resigned to take a post with the Wabash County Historical Museum. The Town of Roann received a $400,000 grant under the state’s Wastewater Drinking Water Program. It was one of 12 Hoosier communities to receive more than $6 million among them. The money will be used for necessary improvements to the Roann drinking water system, as well as the rehabilitation of the existing water tower, replacement of nine fire hydrants and improvement to the distribution system. — The Wabash County Chamber of Commerce named Brandt’s HarleyDavidson the 2016 Business of the Year. — LaFontaine Town Marshal Paul Karst retired in August after 31 years of service to the town. — The 7th annual Dam-to-Dam ride drew more than 600 bicycle enthusiasts from around the country. Among the riders was James “The Iron Cowboy” Lawrence, who in 2015 completed 50 Ironman competitions in 50 consecutive days in all 50 states. He also spoke to students at Wabash High School about his venture on Friday afternoon, and also presented a similar program to riders and sponsors on the eve of the Sept. 11 ride. — Wabash County, as the 91 other counties around the State of Indiana did, had a Bicentennial celebration. A daylong program took place Sept. 24 at Paradise Spring Historic Park, while on Sept. 28, the Bicentennial Torch Relay made its way through Wabash County, beginning in LaFontaine, going through Wabash and up to North Manchester, before ending back at
Paradise Spring in downtown Wabash. — In September, nearly 1,200 youngsters from Wabash and Whitley counties gathered at M a n c h e s t e r University for the 4th annual “Walk Into My Future” celebration. More than 200 M a n c h e s t e r University students led the visitors through a variety of activities designed to teach them about college life and to get them excited about the possibilities of higher education. — Ideal weather conditions drew a record crowd of more than 5,000 people to the 14th annual Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cook-off. The event drew 85 teams to Paradise Spring Historic Park, and more than $40,000 was raised to benefit 10 local charities around Wabash County. — The City of Wabash, in October, approved increases in the city’s sewage and storm water rates. The first of the threephase sewage rate increase would begin in 2017. The storm water increase is 5 percent, or roughly 20 cents for residential rates. — Former Wabash City Council member Joan Haag was named the 2016 Distinguished Citizen during the Wabash County Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting. Brandt’s Harley-Davidson also received the Business of the Year award, and Paul McCann received the gavel to take over as the Chamber’s president. — The late Jimmy Daywalt, a former Wabash resident and the 1953Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year, was honored by the Indiana Racing Memorial Association with a marker highlighting his career. The plaque, located just west of the Wabash County Historical Museum,
was unveiled Oct. 29 during a brief ceremony, which featured comments from IRMA officials, Indianapolis Motor Speedway historian Donald Davidson and Daywalt’s son, Jimmy Daywalt III. — In early November, officials from Indiana University Kokomo announced that it would award $1,000 scholarships to any Wabash County eighth grade students who meet program requirements and enroll at IU Kokomo. The offer is in conjunction with the Wabash County Promise program. — Daniel Gray, the director of the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition, was named the 2016 Healthcare Hero during the Parkview Wabash Hospital Foundation’s 22nd annual gala on Nov. 12. — An early morning fire in downtown North Manchester on Saturday, Nov. 19, forced residents of an apartment complex in the 200 block of East Main Street to be evacuated. A cause of the fire, which destroyed two apartments, one that had inhabitants, was not determined. In addition to the lost apartments, several businesses on the building’s street level, suffered major damage. — Officials from the Wabash Marketplace Inc.’s Design Committee announce it had been granted a $50,000 matching grant to create a new development along the Wabash River, just west of the Wabash Street bridge. To receive the grant from the Indiana Housing and Community D e v e l o p m e n t Agency’s “CreatINg Places” program, the committee had to raise a matching $50,000. It did that before the Dec. 31 deadline. The development plans call for the creation of a river-
Charges filed in shooting ...continued from the front page According to Wabash Circuit Court records, the pair had been in a relationship that ended on Thursday, Dec. 22. Bowman, according to the records, appeared at Shepherd’s home and
said, “Bye, Keith,” before shooting him. Shepherd, the record continues, hit Bowman in the face and knocked the gun away from her. He told police where Bowman lived and it was at the Sunset Drive home
where police found her with the selfinflicted knife wounds to the wrist. Police, the court records continue, recovered a letter from Bowman allegedly explaining the reason for the attack
Bowman has hired attorney Mark Small, Indianapolis, to represent her in the matter. The state is represented by Wabash County Prosecutor William C. Hartley Jr. and Deputy Prosecutor Alfred Plummer.
front plaza featuring two gazebos, seating and landscaping. There also will be a deck, which overlooks the river. A new business, which will rent such things as bicycles, kayaks and boats, also is planned. Officials hope work is complete in time for a June dedication. — A Lagro man, Trenton R. Wuensch, was arrested in connection with the Nov. 25 stabbing of a Wabash man near the intersection of Cass and Colerain streets. — Officers from the Indiana State Police, in conjunction with officers from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, began investigating a Nov. 29 shooting at a home near a Lagro home. Police received a call shortly after 4 a.m. that shots had been fired at the home. Police have released no information about the shooting since its initial
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release. — Officials from the Heartland REMC announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of those involved with a shooting at a substation near the Red Bridge Marina. Damage to the substation was reported to be in the tens of thousands of dollars. — Wabash County Council member Claude Markstahler announced his resignation from the board during its final meeting of the year. He is moving out of Wabash County to be closer to his children. North Manchester attorney Matt Mize was named his replacement. — Wabash County Christmas Spirit helped to provide Christmas gifts for more than 900 children around Wabash County. Meanwhile, the local Shop With a Cop program saw a record 235 youngsters
participate in a shopping experience at Walmart. Prior to the event, a Northfield Jr.Sr. High School student, Brenton Yarger, was named an honorary captain with the Wabash Police Department. He raised more than $9,500 for the program this year. — Two days before Christmas, Wabash Police, as well as officers from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department and the Indiana State Police investigated an apparent domestic situation that resulted in the shooting of a Wabash man and the stabbing of a Wabash woman. The woman, Christina Bowman, allegedly shot Keith Shepherd in the face while at his Allen Street home, before returning to her home on Sunset Drive where she allegedly stabbed herself. Both were taken to a Fort Wayne hospital.
626 SIVEY STREET 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Large home on a double lot. House has been completely remodeled in the last four years. The mother-in-law quarters and two car attached garage were constructed in 2012. This property has two one-car detached garages for the handyman in the family. MLS #201643315 • $169,900 LOTS OF SPACE TEXT MRF5 TO 96000 588 W. HILL STREET This solid house has been updated and is clean as a whistle. It has beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The house and yard are large enough for the growing family. The 2.5 car garage is large enough for your automobiles and toys. The garage attic storage and full basement give ample storage for any family. Newer roof, a/c, window coverings etc. MLS #201643304 • $94,900 SOLD - TEXT MRF7 TO 96000
1905 S. WABASH STREET Utilize all 2 2 0 8 square feet for your own business or use part and rent the other part for additional income. This building is ready to move into today! Good construction and well maintained. This would be perfect for an office or small retail store. MLS #201600993 $84,900 ZONED GENERAL BUSINESS - TEXT MRF1 TO 96000
33 CORY, PERU Spacious three bedroom, 2 bath home close to all you need. Large master bath features double vanity, garden tub and separate shower unit. Appliances stay in large galley style kitchen that opens to dining area on one end and breakfast room on the other. Washer and dryer also stay in separate laundry area. Spacious living room great for entertaining. Property just needs a little TLC and your personal touch. Seller has never lived at the property, selling as part of an estate. MLS #201611388 • $45,000 AFFORDABLE - TEXT MRF12 TO 96000
1709 STITT STREET 3 bedroom two bathroom home. Large lot just outside of Wabash with a huge back yard and partially finished walkout basement. New 95% efficiency furnace and exterior was just painted. Wood burning fireplace in the finished basement family room. Beautiful area of Wabash County! Agent related to sellers. MLS #201625736 $149,900 PRICE REDUCED - TEXT MRF15 TO 96000
96 N HUNTINGTON STREET, WABASH Unique opportunity in Wabash to own large facility in a single location close to downtown. One of the buildings is on owned land, two are on land leased long-term from the adjacent railroad. Railroad is willing to enter into a new lease with the buyer. All buildings on the railroad ground are owned by the seller. Will sell together or will split. MLS #201550523 $240,000 UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY - TEXT MRF9 TO 96000
505-507 BRYAN AVENUE, WABASH This is a very unique opportunity to own very well maintained rental units. Live in one unit and rent the others. These units have only had one owner since being built in 1980. The family is well respected for the quality of rental units in Wabash County. you must see all you get with these units. MLS #201541181 $264,000 WILL SPLIT! - TEXT MRF14 TO 96000
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MU supports international, undocumented students From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER – M a n c h e s t e r University President Dave McFadden, in an email sent in midDecember, discussed the school’s support of international, undocumented students. In the email, McFadden wrote, “Throughout our history, Manchester University has been guided by our mission to respect the infinite worth of every individual and commitment to equal rights and the protection of all members of our community. We value diversity and inclusion because understanding differences develops respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism and an international
consciousness. “The uncertainties around immigration policy create confusion and concern for some. Those who are concerned can know that our current policies and practices, grounded in our mission and values, will not change. We unequivocally affirm our commitment to all students, faculty and staff regardless of their national origin, ancestry, race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, religion, disability or veteran status.” McFadden said the university’s existing policies related to international and undocumented students will not change. “We will continue to admit students consistent with our
nondiscrimination policies, considering undocumented students and international students for admission under the same criteria as U.S. citizens or permanent residents,” he wrote. “We will not participate in any immigration enforcement activities on our campuses unless compelled to do so. We will not release any confidential student records unless authorized by the student or required by law. Learning from differences deepens our appreciation of others, sharpens our values and encourages us to become our best selves. We are grateful for and will continue building a diverse learning community at Manchester.
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DAR to meet Jan. 10 Article provided The Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, DAR will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at the GrandstaffHentgen Activity Room, 1241
Manchester Ave., Wabash. The program is titled “Birds of Prey” presented by Teresa Rody, manager of the Upper Wabash I n t e r p re t ive S e r v i c e s . Prospective members
and guests are always welcome to attend. DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. Those
having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-5634662 or Barbara Amiss at 260-982-4376.
Dispose of Christmas trees safely By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson, part of the Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is reminding Hoosiers to properly dispose of their live Christmas trees this year. This season, monitor the Christmas tree for freshness. When the tree’s needles drop, it means the tree is too dry and should
to be removed from the home. While dropped needles may be a nuisance to clean up, dry trees are a fire hazard. Remove all decorations before disposing of the Christmas tree. According to the National Fire P r e v e n t i o n Association, roughly one of every 34 reported home fires that began with a Christmas tree resulted in a death, compared to an average of one death per 142 total
reported home fires. Many communities offer a disposal or pickup service for Christmas trees. Recycle Indiana has a statewide list of Solid Waste Management Programs, which can found here: http://bit.ly/INSolid WasteManagement. This service allows Indiana residents to locate waste management district and disposal options in their area. If disposing of a Christmas tree at
home, treat a tree as garden waste. Do not lean the tree against any structures, instead place in designated decomposition pile. Placing the tree in a garden or backyard can provide winter shelter for birds and other wildlife. Another option is chopping the tree for firewood for summer bonfires, or indoor use next winter when the wood is properly seasoned.
Eagles to kick off entertainment series By The Paper staff The 2017 Eagles Live Entertainment Series at the Eagles Theatre stage kicks off with comedian Bob Zany on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. With a regular spot on the Bob and Tom Show and more than 1,000 national TV appearances, Zany is a living legend. He got his start beginning in 1976 as a contestant, first on the “Gong Show” and later on “To Tell the Truth”. Since then he’s been seen on everything from the Tonight Show and Last Comic Standing to the Family Feud. Thursday Night Live features a variety of affordable entertainment at the Eagles Theatre. Doors open for all shows at 6:30 pm. Show at 7:30 pm. General admission seating. Other shows in the concert series are: The Day the Music
Bob Zany will open the Eagles Theater Entertainment Series on Jan. 12. Photo provided Died, a tribute concert to Buddy Holley, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper, featuring local musicians. Thursday, Jan. 19. Lee Lewis and the All-Stars will bring oldies music on Feb. 16. The Reen Family
Gospel Singers will perform March 16. Duke Tumatoe will bring blues and rock on April 13. Cosmic Station will bring blues and soul on May 11. Influx will perform Motown and R&B on
May 25. All shows in the live entertainment series – including Bob Zany — are $12 in advance and $15 day of show. Pick any three (or more) for only $10 per show! Call 260-563-1102 for this special pricing.
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Manchester Main Street gala called success By The Paper staff Manchester Main Street extends a heartfelt thank you for all the tremendous community support that helped make the 5th Annual Manchester Main Street “Light Up the Town” Holiday Gala a huge success. More than 125 guests attended the Dec. 3 progressive dinner event in celebration of this year’s Manchester Main Street accomplishments. Two venues – Cordier Auditorium and Town Life Center were transformed into holiday splendor by M a n c h e s t e r Rental/Warsaw Party Rental, Bill Leonhard, Lindzy Shepherd, Lori Nevil, Patty Metzger, Mary Ann Swihart and Kasie Eberly. Complimentary venue shuttle service was provided by Visit Wabash County Trolley No. 85 and Manchester University. Local event sponsors and donors included: Batteries Plus Bulbs, Beacon Credit Union, Nettleton Education Services, Manchester University, Manchester Rental/Warsaw Party Rental, Bippus State Bank, Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Tim McElwee and Linda Hansen, Crossroads Bank, Thorne Insurance, McKee Mortuary, Wildman Business Group, Edward and Martha Miller, Bill and Mary Earle, Brad Yoder and
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Rebecca A. Cook, 57
Esther Clark Malott
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Aug. 19, 1959 – Dec. 27, 2016
May 29, 1923 – Dec. 28, 2016
Rebecca A. Cook, 57, North Manchester, passed away at 5 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2016, in her residence. Rebecca was born on Aug. 19, 1959, in Kosciusko County, to Charles R. French Jr., and Beverly (Petry) French-Kidd. On June 21, 1980 Rebecca married Eldon R. Cook. In 1977 she graduated from Manchester High School, then graduated from Manchester College in 1994. Later, Rebecca went on to graduate from Ball State with a master’s degree in education technology. She worked as an elementary teacher at Manchester Elementary School for 10 years, Coessee Elementary for a year, Wabash City Schools for two years and St. Bernard Elementary for a year. When Rebecca wasn’t teaching, she enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. Rebecca is survived by her mother Beverly French-Kidd, North Manchester; stepmother Cathy French, North Manchester; husband, Eldon R. Cook, North Manchester; three daughters Nicole (Mark) McKee, North Manchester, Cynthia (Elmer) Querubin, Dayton, Ohio and Heather (Tony) Gullotti, Fort Wayne; six brothers John (Linda) French, North Manchester, Tom (Janet) French, North Manchester, Mike (Marcy) French, Fort Wayne, Eric (Colleen) French, South Whitley, Kurt (Rhonda) Henderson, Roann, Kevin (Anita) Henderson, North Manchester; four sisters Susan (Jerry) Graybeal, Johnson City, Tenn., Christine (Gary) Vanlandingham, Hartford, Mich., Teresa (Ray) Allison, Goshen, JoEtta (Keith) Hermann, North Manchester; six grandchildren Jessilyn and Analeigh McKee, Elijah and Levi Querubin, Malachi and Evelyn Gullotti. Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Services were Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at 11 the mortuary. The Rev. Kurt Stout officiated. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Rebecca A. Cook, memorial contributions may be made to the family for an educational scholarship fund for her grandchildren C/O McKee Mortuary. Private condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.
Robert J. DeFord, 90 World War II veteran
March 6, 1926 – Dec. 17, 2016 Robert J. DeFord passed away Dec. 17, 2016, to be in the hands of our Lord. “Red,” Uncle Johnny, Bob, RJ, was born March 6, 1926, in Lincolnville to J.B. and Ghloe DeFord. He had one sister, Mary Alice (DeFord) Whinery who preceded him in death in 1997. He has one niece and one nephew. He married Nina Burch on Sept. 6, 1962; she survives. RJ was a World War II Navy veteran serving in the Pacific Ocean aboard the United States Navy Hospital ship “Relief ” from March 2, 1944, to May 30, 1946. In July of the same year he started his United States Postal Service career in Wabash, first as clerk, superintendent of mails and assistant postmaster. He moved to Albion and Columbia City post offices, ending his career as a postmaster management instructor at the USPS Academy in Bethesda, Md. Throughout the years he also served as manager of the Wabash Country Club for eight years, and worked for Maggart garage in Wabash and North Manchester. He was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, the Wabash Elks Lodge and the Moose. He was a 64-year member of Hannah Lodge No.61, Wabash. He became a Master Mason on Feb. 21, 1953, and was awarded a 50-year honor on May 27, 2003. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Fort Wayne, and was also a member of the Mizpah Shrine Fort Wayne for many years. He is survived by many friends made over the years, and will be missed by all family and friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at the Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St., Wabash. The service will be followed by lunch at 12:15 p.m. Burial, with full military honors, will be at 2 p.m. in Falls Cemetery. Enter off Falls Avenue and follow the road to the right, bearing right all the way up to the top of the cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Baer, Dr. Hap Dragoo, Don Maggart, Lawrence Denney, Dean Adams, Steve Brubaker, Alan Burch, Bob Burch, Eric Burch, Larry Burch, Roger Burch, Dan Metzger and Don Groninger. Preferred memorials are to the Mizpah Shrine Center, Shriners Hospital for Children, 1015 Memorial Way, Fort Wayne, IN 46805, or the Wabash Christian Church, Attn: Jim Widner, 110 W. Hill St, Wabash, IN 46992. Donors should include his name on the check memo or on the envelope.
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Esther Clark Malott went to be with her Lord and Savior at 8:15 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at Peabody Retirement Center, North Manchester. Esther was born to Charles and Susie (Neff) Snider on their family farm in New Paris, on May 29, 1923 and was the youngest of five children. Esther attended New Paris High School and graduated from Manchester College in 1945 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. She taught 3rd grade for two years in Sturgis, Mich., and then for one year at West Ward Elementary School in Wabash. On June 8, 1947, Esther married Kenneth L. Clark, and together they chased the American dream, starting Clark’s Finer Food stores after purchasing a small grocery at the corner of Manchester Avenue and East Street in Wabash. Esther and Kenneth grew the business into three supermarkets and later opened Clark’s Cafeteria on Cass Street. As a team they dedicated their time and efforts to offering great customer service and loyalty to the company’s employees as well as to Wabash County. Kenneth preceded her in death in 1977. On Feb. 14, 1988, Esther married Ronald Malott, and they enjoyed their lives and their community of Wabash for 21 years, finally moving to Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester in 2009. Esther was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Business and Professional Women, Fourth Night Club, the Womans Clubhouse Association, as well as the Mark Honeywell Society of the Honeywell Foundation in Wabash. Esther is survived by her son Kim (Margie) Clark of Indianapolis, two grandchildren, Ian (Allison) Clark of Fishers, and Lindsay Clark, Indianapolis; two step-children, Tim (Emmaline) Malott of San Diego, California and Mary (Dan) Bertke, Fulda; step-grandchildren Dan (Kate) Malott of Grand Forks, N.D., Andrew Malott of Indianapolis, and Sara and Matthew Malott, both of San Diego. Esther was blessed with three great-grandchildren: Olivia Clark, Max Clark, and William Clark, all of Fishers and four step-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Malott, Lauren Malott, Aidan Malott, and Claire Malott, all of Grand Forks. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Kenneth Clark and Ronald Malott, her siblings Daniel Snider, Frank Snider, Mary Schlemmer, and Martha Snider, and her step-son Stanley Malott. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 3, 2017, at Christ United Methodist Church, 477 N. Wabash St., Wabash, with the Rev. Sue Babovec and the Rev. Phil Lake officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 3-7 p.m. Monday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash. Preferred memorials are to: The Honeywell Foundation, 275 West Market St., Wabash, IN 46992 or, to the: Kenneth and Esther Clark Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Wabash County, to benefit local charitable organizations.: 218 E Main St, P O Box 7, North Manchester, IN 46962. The memorial guest book for Esther may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Kevin Schutz, 67 Longtime Jaycee May 25, 1949 – Dec. 27, 2016
Kevin Don Schutz, 67, of Warsaw, died at 7:27 am, Dec. 27, 2016, at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Fort Wayne. He was born May 25, 1949, in Fort Wayne, to Donald and Delta (Doran) Schutz. Kevin was a 1968 graduate of Manchester High School, and earned his associate’s degree from Sam’s Technical Institute in Fort Wayne. He married Teresa Ray on Dec. 31, 1977, at the First Christian Church in Salem. He was a member of Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester. Kevin was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star, both in Salem, and was a longtime member of the Manchester Jaycees. He never met a stranger, and enjoyed watching television game shows. In his younger years he enjoyed racing and working on slot cars. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Schutz of Warsaw; two sons, who he adopted at birth, Christopher Schutz of Peru, and Matthew Schutz of Ligonier; brother, Mitch (Margie) Schutz of North Manchester, and sister, Sandy Jones of Bloomington He was preceded in death by his parents, and his foster son, Billy Rader, who died January of 1993. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, 207 W. Main St., North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman and Mark Ray officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are Shriner’s Hospital for Children or the American Lupus Foundation. The memorial guest book for Kevin may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
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Madene Simpson, 85
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Former bookkeeper Aug. 2, 1931 – Dec. 28, 2016
Madene M. Simpson, 85, Wabash, formerly of North Manchester, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash. Madene was born Aug. 2, 1931, in Greensburg, Ky., to Burble H. and Della M. (Wright) Simpson. She graduated from Laketon High School in 1950. She then worked as a bookkeeper for Laketon Elevator from 1950-1970. Madene also worked for many years as a secretary at Hively Manufacturing, Roann, Indiana, and then as a manager of the Plaza Laundry. She later retired from Peabody Retirement Community in 1999 after 10 years of service. Madene was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Red Hat Society, attended Laketon Wesleyan Church and also North Manchester United Methodist Church, and volunteered at Peabody Retirement Community, taking residents to appointments after her retirement. She loved her dogs and her cat “Sophy.” Her humor carried over from her southern heritage from Kentucky. Madene will be missed by all her family and her many friends. She is survived by one brother Welby Simpson, Glen Rose, Texas; three sisters Geneva Hively, Wabash, Georgia (Dave) Ervin, Wabash, and Phyllis (Richard) Vanderpool, Columbus, Ohio; one stepsister Lois (James) Phillips, Phoenix Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. A private service will be at a later date. For those who wish to honor the memory of Madene Simpson, memorial contributions can be made to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave, Wabash, IN 46992. To send a private condolence to the Simpson family, use the link on the McKee Mortuary homepage.
Kenneth Pratt, 77 Installed floor covering Jan. 7, 1939 – Dec. 28, 2016
Kenneth R. Pratt, 77, North Manchester, passed away at 3:47 a.m. on Dec. 28, 2016 at Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. Kenneth was born on Jan. 7, 1939, in Wabash, to Walter and Mary (Lewis) Pratt. On April 18, 1959, he married Ann Keaffaber. She passed away on Dec. 28, 2006. Kenneth worked as a floor covering installer for 54 years. He also raised chickens for Strauss for 45 years and received the Grower of the Year award in 1991. Not only was Kenneth a hard worker, but he also made time for his kids and grandchildren by actively being involved in their 4-H projects for 36 years. Kenneth was a former member of Winona Lake Grace Brethren, Winona Lake, Indiana. Kenneth is survived by two sons Kim (Marcy) Pratt, North Manchester and Kevin (Katie) Pratt, Denver; one daughter Krista Pratt, Indianapolis; two brothers Vernon (Maxine) Pratt, Wabash and Herbert Pratt, Bluefield, W.Va.; two sisters Marilyn (Max) Benson, Princeton, W.Va., and Janice (Gerritt) Brakkee, Henderson, Nev.; and six grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, and Tuesday, Jan. 3, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Services were Tuesday, at the mortuary. Pastor Ron Burns and Pastor Max Benson officiated. Burial will be at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Kenneth R. Pratt, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814 or American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana, P.O. Box 5088 Fort Wayne, Indiana 46895. Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com
Magazine tabs MU among best school for Latinos By The Paper staff
NORTH MANCHESTER — Latino Leaders magazine has named Manchester University among the 50 Best Schools for Latinos in the nation. It cites the school’s comprehensive diversity plan, Intercultural Center and Hispanos Unidos. The magazine wrote, “Located in North Manchester, Indiana, this university only includes 1,600 enrolled students, 5 percent of
whom are Hispanic. Although MU is perhaps the smallest school on the list, it has a comprehensive diversity plan. That includes an aggressive recruitment of a diverse student body, concerted and intentional efforts to diversify faculty and staff, and diversity across the curriculum through the Academic Affairs and an Intercultural Center that serves as a resource center for the different cultural groups on campus.
Hispanos Unidos (Hispanics United) is a support organization for students interested in learning more about and sharing Hispanic culture. Hispanos Unidos meets weekly throughout the semester.” Among the other schools on the list were Amherst College, Arizona State University, Baylor University, Florida Inter national University and Northern Illinois University.
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Brian Leazenby, 49
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May 26, 1928 – Dec. 28, 2016
Brian Keith Leazenby, 49, of Huntington, died at 7:46 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. He was born Sept. 29, 1967, in Wabash, to Frank L. “Roy” Jr. and Norma Jean (Poe) Leazenby. He is survived by two brothers and several
nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with the Rev. Timothy Lorenz officiating. Burial was in Mississinewa Cemetery, Wabash.
Raymond Sagarsee, 80
Ralph Owen Eltzroth, 88, a lifetime resident of Warren, passed away at 7:51 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. He was born on Saturday, May 26, 1928, in Huntington County. He married Patricia Burns on Sunday, May 30, 1948 in Atlanta. Survivors include his wife, a son, a daughter, a sister, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchilderen. Visitation was 3-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Glancy - H. Brown & Son Funeral Home Warren. Services were. Saturday, Dec. 31, at the funeral home. Burial was in Garden of Memory on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 from 3-7 p.m.
Restaurant worker July 13, 1936 – Dec. 28, 2016 Raymond “Jack” Sagarsee, 80, of Huntington, died at 4:15 pm, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born July 13, 1936, in Howard County, to Tom and Anna Marie (Talbert) Sagarsee. Jack married Wanda Alice Hall on June 11, 1966 in Wabash; she died February 6, 2013. He is survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation is 1 - 2 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.
Jackie Price, 72 Jackie Lee Price, 72, of Wabash, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at his home. No services are planned. McDonald Funeral Homes in Wabash, was entrusted with arrangements.
Hesychia House moving to south side By The Paper staff The Hesychia House 24-7 Prayer Ministry is moving. Christ United Methodist Church, which owns the house the ministry is now located in at 433 N. Wabash St., has found a buyer for the building The organization will be relocating for the foreseeable future to the old WC Mills School on the south side which was purchased the New Journey
Church. Church officials have offered to let us take up residency in one of the vacant rooms they have while we consider and discern the future plans that God has for us. The Wabash Street facility closed Dec. 25. Officials plan to reopen The Hesychia House at its new location on Feb. 1, 2017. Officials plan to have a Prayer House Restart Opening in the New Journey Building.
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Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Dec. 22 At 8:34 a.m., a vehicle driven by Beverly Burns, 64, Wabash, struck a deer on County Road 250 S, west of Meridian Road. At 12:40 p.m., a vehicle driven by James D. Drummond, 21, Peru, ran off the roadway and rolled into an embankment on Old U.S. 24 near County Road 200 S. Drummond complained of pain in the arm. A passenger, Logan Brown, 22, Wabash, complained of pain in the back. At 5:40 p.m., a delivery vehicle driven by Bakrybek K. Djumalier, 47, Mason, Ohio, was attempting to turn around in a private drive when it drove into the yard and became stuck on County Road 250 W. Dec. 23 At 8:35 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lawrence J. Benedict, 71, Wabash, struck a deer on County Road 200 W, south of Country Road 200 S. At 1:20 .m., vehicles driven by Bonnie J. Hackworth, 69, Peru, and Daryl L. Nafziger, 53, Goshen, collidd on Ind. 15, north of U.S. 24. At 2:18 p.m., a Noble Township Fire Truck
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driven by Robby D. Cussen, 61, Roann, backed into a parked vehicle owned by Zachary T. Miller, 26, Amboy, while attempting to leave the scene of a fire on County Road 550 W, south of County Road 900 E. Dec. 24 At 5:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jason J. Stewart, 24, Delphi, slid off of U.S. 24 near Old U.S. 24, and hit a stop sign. Stewart was preliminarily charged with operating without financial responsibility and having no operator’s license. At 9:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jay R. Lynn, 45, Wabash, struck a deer on Meridian Road near County Road 850 S. At 5:48 p.m. a vehicle driven by Ricky G. Oliver, Roann, struck a deer on County Road 1000N east of County Road 600 W. Dec. 25 At 5:46 a.m., a vehicle driven by Austin R. Roark, 28, Swayzee, hit a deer on State Road 15, north of County Road 1000 N. At 6:01 a.m., a vehicle driven by Danny Thomas, 48, Huntington, hit a deer on State Road 114 E, west of County Road 650 E. At 7:49 p.m., a vehicle
Dec. 26 Steven A. Neal, 24, East Lansing, Mich., was preliminarily charged with speeding. Dec. 27 Dylan M. Coats, 21, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with speeding.
for this. Those who would like to help please come to the first meeting on Tuesday Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Lion room at the Community Building. It has been just a couple of people working on it and they would like any new ideas and people to join and help. They have tried many different ideas and they were not well attended. The committee still wants to promote the Town of L a F o n t a i n e .
LaFontaine is a great community to live in. LUCKY HORSESHOE 4-H CLUB’S first meeting will be at the Somerset Community Building on Jan. 12, at 7 p.m. If school is canceled that day because of bad weather, the 4-H meeting is also canceled. For further information contact Duane Truss 260-5631614, Sam Truss 260571-0840, or Steve Truss 260-563-1092 WELCOME FAMILY DOLLAR to
driven by Carmela Parrett, 34, Wabash, hit black ice, causing her vehicle to hit a guardrail on Old State Road 15, south of Bailey Road. Dec. 26 At 5:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by Laura S. Denton, 57, Roann, hit a deer on County Road 600 W, north of Country Road 800 N. At 5:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mitchell L. Osterday, 27, Indianapolis, struck a deer on County Road 200 W, north of County Road 400 N. Dec. 27 At 2:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Todd R. Peterson, 55, Wabash, was backing out of driveway on Durnbaugh Road when he struck a parked vehicle. Citations Dec. 25 Carmela Parrett, 34, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with having no financial responsibility.
Rocky A. Zimmerman, 35, Hillsdale, Mich., was preliminarily charged with speeding.
Wabash Police Department Accidents Dec. 23 At 9:08 a.m. vehicles driven by Christy Swango, 46, Wabash, and Michael R. Matthews, 36,
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LIBRARY NEWS: The State Library is announcing that the Department of Natural Resources has agreed to extend the Annual Parks Pass Program for one more year. The Indiana State Library is thrilled to partner with DNR to offer this program. The Indiana State Library is purchasing one pass for every
LaFontaine. It is now open for business. Please come and support it. SUBWAY in LaFontaine has a box for collecting nonperishable food items in their lobby for the LaFontaine United Methodist Church Food Pantry. This food pantry is for LaFontaine and Liberty Township residents. S O M E R S E T TOWN BOARD on Nov. 17 the S.R.D.C met and elected Gary DeGrandchamp, Derrick Finch, Tim Milliner and Kevin Warnock to a two year term. They join Ken Miller, Jeremy
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LaFontaine, collided on Canal Street, west of Wabash Street. At 1:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Justin S. Shelton, 35, Deltona, Fla., struck his wife, Melissa D. Shelton, 38, in the Walmart parking lot. Shelton told police he started the vehicle and his foot slipped of the clutch, causing it to lurch forward and bump his wife, who
was loading items into the vehicle. At 4:47 p.m., vehicles driven by Cynthia Wilson, 59, Wabash, and Heather B. Vanlandingham, 33, Wabash, collided on Ind. 15 near U.S. 24. Dec. 24 At 4:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Dawn L. Dutton, 61, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle as she was backing out
library district. Patrons using the pass in 2017 will be asked to complete a short survey to help the DNR see how the passes are being used. Thanks to all who connected their Kroger Rewards Card to the Roann Public Library in 2016. Every time a valid card is swiped, Kroger donates a portion to the library. Funds raised are used for library programs such as Summer Reading. It costs the customer nothing to participate. Each January, card holders are required to renew their choice for C o m m u n i t y Rewards. To sign up to partner with the Roann Library or to renew, please call
Kroger at 1-800-5764377 and ask to have the Roann Paw Paw Township Public Library (organization No. 70774) added to your Kroger Plus Card Community Rewards. Have your Plus Card ready when you call. Thanks for your support! HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Phyllis Vigar, Pat Betzner, Anne Bell, Aaron See, Robert O. Lynn III, Micah Koch, Jane Hentgen, Richard D. Moyer, Pam Vigar, Lisa Spencer, Kathy Hammock, Monte Chamberlain, Lorraine Lyons, Peggy Cordes, and Grant Robert Dale.. (From the Roann C o m m u n i t y Calendar). H A P P Y
Milliner and David Richards to form the seven-member board. The board elected the following officers: President Jeremy Milliner, Vice President Tim Milliner, Treasurer Gary DeGrandchamp. Ken thanked Pat Knoblock and Larry Wente for their service to the Board. The need for more income was discussed with the H.O.A. being mentioned as a solution to enable the S.R.D.C. to continue the activities we enjoy here in town. The only income they receive is about $2,000, half from the United Fund from the Waltz
Township Trustee for park maintenance. The other sources of income are recycling and building rent. It does not receive money from taxes! With many people serving as volunteers for mowing, snow removal, building maintenance and cleanup we continue to provide two parks, street lighting, Volunteer Fire Station and the Community Building. Thanks to those who provide cash and services, but the board spends more than it takes in every year and eventually it will run out of money. HAPPY BELATED
of a driveway on Broadmoor Drive. Dec. 26 At 1:29 p.m. Dec. 26, vehicles driven by Deboarah Mofford, 50, Wabash, and Michael J. Marburger, 65, Peru, collided at Cass Street and U.S. 24. Citations Tanner M. Zook, 16, North Manchester, was A N N I V E R S A RY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Draper. (From the Roann C o m m u n i t y Calendar). 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.
BIRTHDAY Susanna Moore Nov. 7, Phyllis Price Nov. 10, Daren Stoidt Nov. 22, Ed Harrison Nov. 20, Von Moore Nov. 30, Wade Guisewhite Dec. 24 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Peyton Hall, George Barnes, Eldon Lilly, Luke Perlich, Jan 5, Gene Floyd Jan. 7 Jennifer Cox Jan. 8, Corey Roser, Drew Roser, Phil Speicher, Jan. 9 Jean Gilbert, Juanita Rapp, Grant Gillespie Jan. 10, Helen Adkins Jan. 11 H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Phil and Marilyn Speicher, Darrin and Sarah Oliver Jan. 6 WORDS OF WISDOM “Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.” Thomas Jefferson “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” John Wooden 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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preliminarily charged with disregarding a stop sign. Adam P. Frazier, 35, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with operating while intoxicated.
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SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE names drawn on Dec. 22 were Kylie Leland who was nominated by Mrs. Shafer for getting a perfect score on her math test and Avery Shrider who was nominated by Mrs. Pattison for getting 100 percent on her math test. SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 9 – school resumes. Jan. 10 – student activity pictures for yearbook. Jan. 11 – report cards for first semester go home with students. NORSE HONOR STUDENT for week of Dec. 22 was Clayton Tomlinson who was nominated by Mrs. Glasscock and Jeremy Okuly who was nominated by Coach Chamberlain. The staff member of the week was Mrs. Gay. B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: The following people met at The Fried Egg on Dec. 28: Peggy and Chad Dilling, Anne Bell, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Alma DeVore, Eileen Weck, Carol Layne, John and Darla Eads and Helen Dawes. Peggy Dilling served treats for Chad’s birthday. The group will meet at Bob Evans on Jan. 4 at 7:30 a.m. URBANA YOKE PARISH YOUTH GROUP will meet on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. For questions, please call Brodie Stith at 260-5710248. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember John Eltzroth, Harold (and Nancy) Christie, Richard Miller, Herman Bozarth, Lillian Maurer, Carolyn Winegardner, Gladys Hall, Jane Winebrenner, and Doris Mattern. BIRTHDAYS: Jan. 5 – Sherry Sluss. Jan.
Peru, was preliminarily charged with criminal conversion. Ashley Johnson, 21, Wabash, was preliminarily charged with criminal conversion. North Manchester Accidents Dec. 23 Vehicles driven by James E. Carpenter, 42, North Manchester, and Nicholas E. Eubank, 7 – Lisa Spencer, Cathleen Elliot, Jama (Runkel) Garcia. Jan. 8 – Monte Chamberlain, Grant Dale. Jan. 9 – Dorothy Whitaker. Jan. 10 – Linda Townsend, Beth Ann Devore. Jan. 11- Steve Haupert, Lowell Stout. ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 10 – Tony and Rosie Krom. NEWS ITEMS and/or pictures may be sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992 or emailed to me at mamast812@gmail.co m or by calling 260-3779475.
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21, Liberty Mills, collided in the 100 block of East Main Street.
preliminarily charged with disregarding a stop sign at 9:51 p.m.
Citations Dec. 22 Hallie C. Paige, 23, Fort Wayne, was preliminarily charged with operating a vehicle while suspended at 10:21 p.m. Dec. 27 Justin K. Poe, 35, North Manchester was
Arrests Dec. 27 Rodney D. France Jr., 39, North Manchester, was arrested on a warrant for visiting a common nuisance at 9:51 p.m. Cases Dec. 28
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At 9:50 p.m., North Manchester Police investigated a theft report in the 300 block of South 1st Street. At 5:43 a.m., North Manchester Police took a criminal mischief report in the 800 block of West South Street. Fire Dec. 24 At 8:22 p.m., North Manchester firefighters responded to the
1200 block of West 4th Street for a medical assist. Dec. 25 At 8:45 p.m., North Manchester firefighters responded to the 400 block of North Buffalo Street for a medical assist. Dec. 28 At 12:49 a.m., North Manchester firefighters responded to the 300 block of Hickory Lane for a medical assist.
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Dec. 29 At 11:49 p.m., North Manchester firefighters responded to the 500 block of East 5th Street for a medical assist. Permits The following received building permits in Wabash County from Dec. 23 to Dec. 29: Timothy McVicker for a building addition.
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STUDENTS COLLECT FOOD: Sharp Creek fifth grade students Ava Copeland, Eden Hoover, and Gabby Haupert show off some of the food drive items collected by the Sharp Creek students for Helping Hands. Student Council members Ava and Eden approached Sharp Creek Student Council sponsors Becky Mast and Chuck Bair about having the Sharp Creek students do a special Christmas project. Mast said the girls did a fantastic job of organizing the project and with the help of all of the students, faculty, and staff, it was a very successful Christmas project. Photo provided
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U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Seniors age 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. The movie “A C h a n g i n g Landscape”, part of the Natural Heritage of Indiana Series, will be shown and discussed Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Attendees should plan to bring their table service, a prepared dish to share and $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided main dish. To register or
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for more information call Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Mississinewa’s “Sunrise Eagle Watch” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 and also on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from 6:45-10:30 a.m. on both dates. Begin by meeting at Mississinewa Lake’s Miami Recreation Area boat ramp. Participants will caravan to the Miami County bald eagle roost to watch the birds take morning flight. There is a small amount of walking envolved. At 9:30 a.m. enjoy “Breakfast with the Birds” to benefit the Raptor Center, donations are appreciated. There will be “Live Birds of Prey” visiting with diners at the Mississinewa Lake DNR office. Register by calling 260-4682127, or contact Teresa Rody at same number for more information about this fantastic event. Salamonie’s Second Saturday Program will present “Silence of a Winter’s Night-Coyote Capers” on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Come join in for a full lasagna meal, coyote talk and moonlit hike. This is a fundraising event offered by Friends of Upper Wabash Services. There is a fee of $15 per person. Programs are designed for families and adults must
accompany children. Preregistration is requested, call 260468-2127 to register. Salamonie’s Preschool Program, “Hibernation” will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Come learn how animals survive the cold in winter, do some fun activities, make a craft and take a nature hike. Preschool programs are designed for preschool aged children ages 2-6 and their adults There will be two identical programs held from 1011:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. The cost is $2 per child with free adult. Please register by calling 260-468-2127. Mark the calendar for Salamonie’s “Eagle Watch Field Trip” on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. Participants will meet at Salamonie Interpretive Center for a short program about eagles, then drive to some well known spots to view bald eagles. This program will be indoors and out and can involve a very small amount of walking. Adjustments may be made for handicapped visitors. Participants will end up at the roost site in Miami County to watch the bald eagles fly in for the night. Participants can register by calling 260468-2127. There are no fees, but Friends of Upper Wabash Interpretive Services will have hotdogs and hot drinks available for a free-will dona-
tion. All proceeds benefit the Raptor Center at Salamonie Lake. Contact Teresa Rody at 260-468-2127 for more information on this great annual event. S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center is the headquarters for Upper Wabash Interpretive Services, which serves Mississinewa Lake, Salamonie Lake, J. Edward Roush Fish and Wildlife Area, and Quabache State Park. Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31; open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays. LAGRO TOWN HALL normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1:303:30 p.m. The Lagro Town Hall phone Number is 260-7822451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. JANUARY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Lynette Good, Jan. 8; Carole Kessinger, Jan. 11; Dawn Howell, Jan. 13; Lisa Herring, Jan. 14. Happy Birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN JANUARY to: Steve and Diane Turner, Jan. 2; Terry and Toni Schaaf. A big congratulations go out to them! ALL INVITED TO (continued on page 15)
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By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Andy Zay, R-Huntington, announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Page Program. This full-day interactive program gives students in grades six through 12 the opportunity to tour the
Indiana Statehouse, observe session debates on the Senate floor, and assist staff with age-appropriate tasks. Students will also meet with their state senator. “The Senate Page Program is a great way for students to learn more about state government,” Zay said. “With this being my first session
Lagro News DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH WILL HAVE NO MASS during the months of January and February of 2017. This is due to the cost of heating the church in such periods of cold weather. Mass at the historic St. Patrick’s Church will begin again Sunday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, you can contact Janet Poole at 260-5631008. THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m.
as a State Senator, I’m looking forward to meeting with student pages from Senate District 17.” The 2017 Senate Page Program will run from Jan. 23 through mid-April. Positions fill quickly, so it is important to sign up early. Pages are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays dur-
ing the legislative session starting at 8:30 a.m. and dismissing at 3:30 p.m. Groups serve together on Wednesdays. Serving as a page is considered an excused absence from school. For more information or to apply, visit w w w. i n d i a n a s e n aterepublicans.com/p age-program.
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on Wednesdays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Recovery meetings will be every Thursday at 7 p.m. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House is now open and has its first residents! Donations of can foods, toiletry products, and funds are welcomed at Mercy Tree Cornerstone Women’s House Sunday afternoons between 1-5 p.m. located at 1975 Vernon Street. Please call Roxane at 260-5717686 for more information. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards. THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y
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 basements. Please call 260-571-9064 for more information or questions. THE WEEKLY ISAAC-ISM: “In life, people come and go. In sports, coaches and players come and go. One concept that many coaches and players forget is that the ‘sport’ is bigger than any coach or player. The ‘sport’ will always remain long after any player or coach has stopped playing or coaching. This concept requires that while we are participating in a sport that we honor and respect the game or sport. How does someone do this?; by ethically adhering to
the rules of the sport. The sport of tennis has rules to adhere too, but also has codes of conduct to play by. So, respect the ‘game’, respect your opponent, and by doing so you respect yourself.” EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week and fantastic holiday season! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.
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Lady Apax win 3rd straight county title By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com
For the third straight year, and eighth in the last decade, the Wabash girls basketball team is the Wabash County Tournament champion. The Apaches defeated Manchester for the second year in a row in the championship game, holding off the Squires for a 53-39 win. Wabash took a 12-5 advantage after the first quarter, thanks to a 6-0 run with four points from Jaycee Parrett and two from Bailey Yoakum. Manchester took a 15-14 lead with back-to-back baskets from Ciera Carter and Kerigan Hatfield, and backto-back 3-pointers from Hatfield and Ellie Milam. But the Apaches closed out the first half with a 12-1 run to lead 26-16. They extended their lead to 37-20 and never let the Squires get closer than nine points the rest of the way. Parrett led Wabash with 18 points, followed by 11 from Sabrina Wagner, and 10 from Yoakum. Manchester was led by Carter with 11, and Hatfield and Milam with eight each. Manchester's Rae Bedke was named the Bill Rogge Sportsmanship Award winner for the varsity, while Vali Reed from Wabash won the award for the junior varsity.
Consolation game Northfield 53, Southwood 31 The home court wasn't kind to Southwood as Northfield outscored the Knights 20-6 in the second quarter to take advantage, and eventually the win 53-31. Southwood cut the 30-16 halftime lead to single digits just once in the third quarter, but Northfield outscored the Knights 13-3 in the fourth quarter to get the win in the consolation game. The Wabash Lady Apaches show off the championship trophy. Ariel Dale led Northfield with 32 points, while Jacklyn Peas and Kelcie Thomson each had 10. The Knights got the lead back to 37-29, but back-toFor Southwood, Brooke Elliott had 18 points, and back jumpers, on a 3-pointer from Sabrina Wagner for Taylor Heath added five. Wabash cut it to 37-35 with 54 seconds left. Southwood led 41-36 with 16.6 seconds remaining, but First round Wabash tied it up with two free throws, then a 3-pointer Manchester 31, Northfield 30 Manchester got to the championship game with a from Jaycee Parrett with 8.8 seconds left. Southwood's Taylor Heath was fouled and hit 1-2 free back-and-forth tussle with Northfield and held on for a throws with 3.2 seconds remaining for a 42-41 advan31-30 win in the first round. After a low-scoring first quarter, Manchester led 6-2, tage, leading up to the dramatic finish. Parrett received the inbounds pass near half-court with a 3-pointer from Kerigan Hatfield giving the and hit Wagner cutting to the basket. Wagner laid it up Squires the lead. Manchester maintained their lead at and in as time expired to put the Apaches in the championship game. 16-9 at halftime. Parrett led the Apaches with 18 points, while Bailey Northfield used a 10-0 run in the third quarter to lead 19-18 late in the third Yoakum had 13, and Wagner added eight. For Southwood, Brooke Elliott led the way with 18 quarter, and the teams traded six lead changes over the next eight minutes points. when the Norse led 30-27 with 55.1 secIn JV action, Southwood won the championship game onds left in the game. Cierra Carter hit two free throws for over Wabash 30-25, while Manchester beat Northfield the Squires to cut it to 30-29, and after a 34-23 in the consolation game. Northfield missed free throw, Emma West came up with a huge offensive rebound and put-back for Manchester to give them a 31-30 lead with 22.7 seconds left. Northfield missed two chances to tie or take the lead, but missed on both, putting the Squires into the championship game.
Wabash 43, Southwood 42 Wabash reached the championship game with an improbable finish on a full-court, buzzer-beating play as they shocked Southwood 43-42. Southwood controlled the game from the start, holding double digit leads in the second quarter at 20-10 and in the third quarter 31-17. Wabash’s Bailey Yoakum tries to get a shot over Manchester’s Sydney But the Apaches battled back, going on Day (22) and Kennedy Fierstos (4). a 9-1 run to cut the lead to 32-26 midway through the fourth quarter.
Manchester’s Cierra Carter attempts to drive by Wabsh’s Tabatha Wagner in the Wabash County Tourney’s girls’ champiionship game.
Basketball action resumes in new year be at Southwood where the Wabash WebTV crew will broadcast live beginning at about It’s time to turn the page to a new year. The 7:15pm. On Saturday, North Miami will be high school basketball schedule at Manchester to play the Lady does the same with some pretty Squires, the Madison Grant boys good matchups this upcoming week. will be at Northfield to play the On Tuesday, the Lady Norse of Norse and the Lady Knights will Northfield travel to Bluffton, the play at Coolman Gym on Wabash’s Lady Squires of Manchester host Hall of Fame Night against the Lady Central Noble and the Southwood Apaches of Wabash. Knights travel to Mississinewa. The Wabash WebTV broadcast Then on Wednesday, the Marion team will provide you with a type of girls travel to Southwood and the media that has become the wave of Lady Apaches host Warsaw. the future and we love doing it for Thursday, a lone contest as Tipp you and will try to refine the broadValley travels to Northfield to take BILL BARROWS casts to continually upgrade and on the Lady Norse. make it top notch. Speaking for our The weekend is a set of TRC matchups for both boys and girls. On Friday, commentators, Rick Harness, Jim Landrum, Northfield travels to Tippecanoe Valley, Tim Harness, Chandler Jones and yours truly, Manchester is at North Miami and Wabash will thanks for tuning in! By Bill Barrows
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Southwood boys win county championship By Eric Christiansen news@nmpaper.com Southwood trailed just once at 7-6, then used 30 points from Carson Blair and 20 points from Matt Nose to run away from Wabash 89-48 in the championship game of the Wabash County Tournament. Trailing 7-6 midway through the first quarter, the Knights found their groove scoring 13 of the next 15 points to take a 1910 lead and never look back. Of the 19 points in the first quarter for Southwood, Blair
scored 10 and Dallas Holmes scored the other nine. Wabash did its best to stay close early in the second quarter, keeping the gap at nine points, but Blair converted a 3-point play, and Nose scored back-to back baskets to give Southwood a 29-13 lead. The Knights had a 44-27 halftime lead, and then went off to start the second half, scoring the first 11 points of the second half to take a 55-27 lead. They ended the third quarter with a 13-3 run to lead 71-38, and the result was
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obvious. The final 89-48 score was the Knights' biggest lead of the night as they hoisted the championship trophy. The championship was Southwood's first since 2013-14 and fifth since 2008-2009. Southwood's Jeffrey Finicle was honored with the Bill Rogge Sportsmanship Award for varsity, while Logan Peas won the JV award. Named to the AllTourney Team were Cody Holmes from Northfield, David McAtee from Manchester, Logan Vander Velden and Trenton Daughtry from Wabash, and from Southwood, Nose, Holmes, and the tournament MVP Carson Blair. Consolation game Northfield 53, Manchester 40 Northfield never trailed in the tournament's boys varsity consolation game, topping the Squires 53-40. The Norse jumped out to a 9-2 lead, with Cody Holmes scoring seven of the nine points. The Squires opened the second quarter with an 8-2 run, but Northfield closed the half with an 8-2 run of its own to go in front 22-14. Manchester got at as close as 28-24 in the third quarter, but Northfield shut the door on the Squires in the fourth quarter. Kyle Reed led the Norse with 16 points, followed by 12 from Holmes, and 11 from Austin Trump. First round Wabash 55, Northfield 51 The Apaches scored five points in the final 14 seconds of the first round game to advance to the championship with a 55-51 win over Northfield. With each teams' biggest lead at five points, the first round match-up between the Apaches and the Norse saw 11 lead changes heading into the final minute of the game. With Northfield leading 51-50 on two free throws from Kyle Reed, Wabash tied it
The Southwood Knights show off the Wabash County Tourney’s champiionship trophy. Photos by Joseph Slacian up on a 1-2 trip to the line from Justin Beauchamp with 14.3 seconds remaining. Beauchamp missed the second free throw, and Logan Vander Velden gave the Apaches a 53-51 lead with the rebound and put-back. Northfield looked to tie it up or take the lead, but Trenton Daughtry got a steal and was fouled with 5.1 seconds left. He sealed the win, hitting both free throws. Vander Velden led Wabash with 16
points, Daughtry had 15, and Luke Mattern added 11. For Northfield, Reed led the way with 20 points, while Joe Halderman and Cody Holmes each had 10. Southwood 63, Manchester 43 Two weeks earlier, Manchester led for much of the first half of their regular season match-up with Southwood. In the opening round of the Wabash County Tournament, it was a different story.
The Knights took control of the game early, leading 26-6 after the first quarter and cruised to a 63-43 win over the Squires. In the regular season game, Carson Blair went off for 35 points, but Thursday night, Dallas Holmes was the story, scoring 24 points to lead the Knights to the win. Southwood's biggest lead of the game was 22 points, and Manchester cut the lead to 13 points in the fourth quarter, but couldn't get any clos-
er. Along with 24 points from Holmes, Blair added 16 points, and Blake Martz added nine, David McAtee led Manchester with 16 points.
Southwood won the JV boys championship with a 29-23 win over Wabash, while Manchester beat Northfield 50-39 in the consolation game.
Wabash’s Luke Mattern jumps to put up a shot against Southwood in the boys’ championship game of the Wabash County Tourney.
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Southwood’s Jeffrey Finicle attempts to drive around Manchester’s Levi Hicks in the semifinal of the Wabash County Tourney on Thursday, Dec. 29. Southwood won the game, 63-43.
Scenes from the 2016 County Tourney
Northfield’s Kelcie Thomson (top photo) tries to get a shot off against Manchester defender Rae Bedke. Wabash’s Bailey Yoakum (right photo) drives between Southwood defenders Alissa Pershing (20) and Brooke Elliott (25) . Manchester defeated Northfield, 31-30, while Sabrina Wagner’s last second basket gave Wabash a 43-42 win.
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Wabash’s Kaleb Kelsheimer (4) lofts a pass to teammate Logan Vander Velden (12) through Northfield defenders Cody Holmes (from left), JOe Halderman and Ryan Driscoll. Wabash defeated Northfield, 51-50. For more photos from the 2016 Wabash County Tourney, see The Paper of Wabash County’s Facebook page.
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NM Historical Apache Care distributes gifts of warmth Society plans annual meeting By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com
By The Paper staff
NORTH MANCHESTER — On Monday, Jan. 9, the North Manchester Historical Society will have its annual Members’ Meeting in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest. The brief business meeting will include reports on the activities of the Historical Society for the past year and election of new board members. Highlights will include updates on museum plans for 2017 and announcement of monthly programs for 2017. The program is for everyone, not just members. After the business meeting, the audience will be treated to the video, “A
Journey Through Time,” a brief history of Wabash County provided by the Wabash County History Museum. The program will be held in the Assembly Room of Timbercrest Senior Living Community, 2201 East Street, at 6:30 p.m. Please note that the time has been moved forward by 10 minutes since the Historical Society no longer hosts a dinner before its monthly programs. There is no cost for the program, which is free to the public. All are welcome. Contact the North Manchester Center for History at 260-982-0672, or nmhistory@cinergymetro.net for more information.
As temperatures dropped in midDecember, Wabash High School students countered the cold by offering gifts of warmth to neighbors in need. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, students of the Apache Care group hung bags of gloves, mittens, hats and coats on trees in downtown Wabash. WHS secretary Dawn Saunders, who helped organize the distribution, told The Paper of Wabash County that the idea began because of the school’s art teacher, Carly Vogel. “(Vogel) brought in a bag of stuff Friday (Dec. 9) and she said to hand this out to whoever, and then it just occurred to me that we don’t really have a place to keep
those like grade schools do,” Saunders said. “So (Jeff Galley and I) were talking about how you see in bigger cities when you see the scarves hanging around the trees, so that’s how the idea started … and it blossomed into let’s make bags of stuff with things that we have. “Then that went out to the teachers … and then we got the Apache Care group involved to help come deliver and as we get more donations in the week or into next week, then we’ll use them to help us bag things up and bring them down.” Before hanging the gifts, the group received approval and support from Wabash Marketplace Inc. and Wabash City Mayor Scott Long, according to Jeff Galley, WHS assistant principal.
Students from Wabash High School place a care package on a tree in downtown Wabash. Photo by Emma Rausch Saunders’ daughter Picabo, a member of Apache Care, joined five other students in hanging the iems. “It’s just cool that we can make a difference in our own community,” Picabo said, “and we have little projects like this that make you feel better
as a person.” The reason the Saunders, Galley and the students agreed to hang the items from trees instead of donating them to a service organization is because “it’s more anonymous,” according to Picabo. “We were hoping to reach some of the
people that are too proud to ask for help because nobody’s going to know (if they take something),” Saunders added. “They can come in the middle of the night, they can grab things for their family and they can still keep their pride through anonymity.”
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Indiana Youth Local Institute to host event woman By The Paper staff
MARION – Divorce is a sensitive and emotional process for adults making the decision to separate. But it is critical to address the lifelong impact parental separation has on a child. Nearly one in four Hoosier children have lived with a parent or guardian who got divorced or separated after that child was born. The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) and Family Service Society, Inc. are teaming up to help caring adults better understand the impact these grown-up decisions can have on young children, from a child’s perspective. The screening of the film “Split” will run from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the Globe Theater inside the Barnes Student Center at Indiana Wesleyan University, 4201 South Washington Street in Marion. This event is free and open to the public. The film “Split” reveals the life-altering and often frightening effects of parental separation as seen through the experiences of twelve children, ages six through 12 years old. “Split” exposes the powerful truth of what is going on in children’s hearts and minds when their parents make the decision to separate. Lisa Dominisse is the executive director with Family Service Society, Inc.
Dominisse will facilitate a panel discussion following the film about the impact divorce can have on children. The panel will consist of Judge Dana Kenworthy from Grant County Superior Court 2, Sandi Dueker, a licensed therapist with Family Service Society, Inc, Carol Secttor, a retired educator and administrator from Marion Community Schools, and Jim Allbaugh, the CEO for Carey Services. Attendees will gain a better knowledge on ways support children whose parents are going through a divorce, and ideas on how to help better educate others. As part of IYI’s Youth Worker Café program, the event and snacks are free, but reservations are required. RSVP at www.iyi.org/ywc. If you have trouble with the link, please contact IYI Statewide Outreach Manager Debbie Jones at djones@iyi.org. For more information on the Youth Worker Café, contact IYI East Central Indiana Outreach Manager Alison Palmer at apalmer@iyi.org. In the event that Marion Community Schools are closed due to weather, this event will be cancelled and rescheduled at a later date. Youth Worker Cafés are designed to bring together local youth workers to build relationships and inspire collaborations that will benefit children.
celebrates her 101st birthday Family gathers for holiday dinner By The Paper staff Ruthanna Ridenour celebrated her 101st birthday with her family on Dec. 18 during the family’s Christmas dinner. The event took place in the banquet room at The Fried Eggs. About 25 people were in attendance, down slightly because of bad weather. Each in attendance received a Million Dollar bar and a 2017 calendar. For years, Ridenour hosted Christmas dinner at her house and spent days preparing by cooking, baking and freezing items ahead of time. She made homemade noodles, peanut butter and chocolate fudge, and Christmas cookies. She always had a big turkey at Thanksgiving and turkey and ham for Christmas, each with all the trimmings
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Members of the Ridenour family gather for the family Christmas meal and a chance to celebrate Ruthanna Ridenour’s 101st birthday.
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Canadian Brass looks forward to Wabash performance By Emma Rausch emma@thepaperofwabash.com Canadian Brass, a world-renowned brass quintet, returns to the Honeywell Center Ford Theater Saturday, Jan. 7, with new songs and entertainment. The band has performed in Wabash numerous time, “but I think it’s not enough,” trumpet player Chris Coletti told The Paper of Wabash County. “We of course want Wabash to know how excited we are to be coming back,” he said. Founded in 1970, Coletti joined the quintet in 2009 but
his passion for the group began as a child. “The experience is mind-blowingly fun, as you can imagine,” he said. “I grew up being a huge fan of the group so I never even thought I’d be lucky enough to see them live and in person let alone become one. So it’s just a thrill and doesn’t get old.” In fact, a former trumpet player of the group got Coletti the audition that later led to his membership. “I came to join them because a former member trumpet player was actually a student at Juilliard at the same time that I was, and he was somehow managing
to be performing with them I think just part-time, but performing with them while going to Juilliard,” Coletti said. “So when they were looking for somebody to join fulltime and make it a real time, he’d be fulltime and the other person would (replace him), knowing him at Juilliard was a big help with getting an audition.” In the quintet, Coletti is joined by fellow trumpet player Caleb Hudson, horn player Bernhard Scully, trombonist A c h i l l e s Liarmakopoulos and tuba player Charles Daellenbach. Since its founding, numerous musicians have joined and
departed from the group all the while playing music that is more than just a brass quintet, according to Coletti. “I just think it sounds like amazing chamber music,” he explained. “There’s so much dedication to the audience that it’s our primary focus to … make the concert as impactful as possible and as true to the music itself as possible, which is really usual I think at least in groups that I’ve played in.” Canadian Brass has also led a rich history since its formation, he continued. “The biggest break for the group was in 1977 when Pierre
Trudeau, who was the prime minister at the time, … sent Canadian Brass on a diplomatic mission to China,” he said. “The group became the very first westerners, even before President (Richard) Nixon, to go to China after the Cultural Revolution there.” With its return to Wabash, the band will be bringing new music, including a piece composed by trumpeter Hudson, as well as a choreographed ballet, according to Coletti. “This particular concert, the audience can actually look forward to hearing music that we actually just recorded on our new album called ‘Perfect Landing,’
which is going to highlight composures that have stood the tests of time like Johann Sebastian Bach,” he said. “Then we’re going to play our famous ballet,” he later continued. “Everyone wonders why we wear white sneakers with our formal wear and the history is actually that somebody wrote a piece combining all the greatest ballet music into one 10-minute suite and (Canadian Brass) felt like the music needed the dance along with it so they hired a choreographer, one of the best choreographers they could find, to choreograph it for us. “So we’re going to perform that and do
our best with that.” Coletti said the band welcomes the audience to get in touch with them before or after the performance on Jan. 7. “We are very active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and our website, candianbrass.com,” he said. “If they follow us via Twitter, we’re going to give away a free song to everyone in Wabash that signed up there.” The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $25, $35 and $45 and may be purchased at honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Center Box Office at 260-563-1102.
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Wabash County Historical Museum to host Family Fun Night By The Paper staff The Wabash County Historical Museum will host Family Fun Night from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, spon-
sored by Midwest Eye Consultants. The event will have a winter theme and activities include a snow globe craft and showing of “Happy
Feet” in the museum’s Crystal Gayle Theater. Guests are also encouraged to peruse two floors of exhibits and enjoy the Parkview Wabash
Education Center. “After the busyness of the holidays, the museum team thought it would be nice to offer Family
Fun Night in January; it’s a great opportunity for families to get the kids out of the house and enjoy some quality
family time before school is back in full swing,” said Brooke Duecker, Director of Public Relations. Family Fun Nights
are the first Friday of each month and are free to the public. The museum is located at 36 E Market St.
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January 4, 2017
Registration begins for Young Farmer conference By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — Registration is open for the 2017 INFB Young Farmer Leadership Conference, Jan. 27-29 in Indianapolis. The conference theme is “Step Up for Ag.” The event features returning favorites and new activities. Friday night’s schedule includes chair massages, cornhole and euchre tournaments and a kids’ movie. A “Canstruction” competition begins at 8 p.m. Districts will build structures with cans of food, and then conference attendees will vote on their favorites. All food will
be donated to Gleaners Food Bank. Keynote speaker Roger Rickard will address the group on Saturday morning after INFB President Randy Kron’s welcome. Rickard is the founder of Voices in Advocacy, which helps organizations engage people to take action. On Saturday, four rounds of breakout sessions are planned in a four-track format. The tracks are production, professional development, technolog y/communication and business. The business track is sponsored by Farm Credit MidAmerica. Participants may attend sessions in any track during the
conference. Saturday’s lunch features recognition for counties and individuals who have received Young Farmer awards in the last year. Saturday night features entertainment for adults and children. For kids, a pedal pull runs between 8 and 9:30 p.m. For adults, the Ag Olympics begin at 8:30 p.m. Adult registration is $60 per person; children between 12 and 17 are $30. Kids Camp, a new program on Saturday for children ages 5-11, offers a full day of fun and educational opportunities. The Kids Camp fee is $10 per child or $30 for families with three or
more children enrolled. Child care is available on Saturday for children under age 5 for $10. Hotel rooms are $110 plus tax per night. The registration deadline is Jan. 20. The 2017 INFB Young Farmer Leadership Conference takes place Jan. 27-29 at the Indianapolis Marriott East. Visit the conference website, www.infarmbureau.or g/yfconf, for more information and to register. The INFB Young Farmer program serves Farm Bureau members between ages 18-35.
Wabash Hardee’s closes ...continued from the front page However, a company spokesman did note that the restaurant is operated by Midwest First Star Inc. Midwest First Star owns 26 Hardee’s restaurants, includ-
ing the North Manchester Hardee’s, and two Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs restaurants in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and New York, according to it’s company website.
The North Manchester restaurant remains open. The Midwest First Star website didn’t have a telephone number to contact, and the corporate office said it would
contact the district manager to provide more information. As of The Paper’s holiday deadline, no further information was received.