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Community leaders discuss successes

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Communities in Wabash County experienced a variety of successes in 2018.

That was the word Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the second annual State of the Communities breakfast sponsored by Grow Wabash County.

But, as it is in nearly every case, the county also experienced some problems which officials hope to address in the future.

During the breakfast, emceed

by Keith Gillenwater, Grow Wabash County president and CEO, representatives from the county’s incorporated municipalities spoke about the past year in their communities.

Opening the breakfast, Gillenwater noted that there was $44 million in business investments last year in Wabash County, bringing in 100 new jobs. The jobs pay an average of just more than $31 per hour, and have increased local income tax by $188,757, he said.

One new industry, 10X Manufacturing, announced it is opening a facility in Wabash, while another, Midwest Poultry, announced plans to relocate its headquarters in North Manchester.

Barry Eppley, Wabash County Commissioners president, noted the county had a variety of successes.

For example, it established a new coroner’s workspace which was needed as the new

Parkview Wabash Hospital does not have a morgue.

“The project represented a growth in county provided services, and as such, there was rigorous conversation, as to if this type of work needed to be continued in the county or not,” Eppley said. “The resulting facility will serve the community, the coroner and the future coroners, for years to come.”

County roadways also experienced some success, he noted, as two bridges are under construction and a third is receiving a new deck. County Road 1100 N also is being resurfaced.

“This busy section of road has been receiving maintenance for years, but the usage has continually outpaced the effort,” he (continued on page 4)

Toby Tobias, North Mancheter Town Council president, speaks at the State of the Community breakfast. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Metro approves SRO plan

By Josh Sigler jsigler@thepaperofwabash.com

Apaches celebrate: Members of the Wabash student body swarm around Apache basketball players Saturday night after the team won the Oak Hill sectional title, defeating the Manchester Squires, 63-60. The championship was Wabash’s first sectional title since 1967. For details, see Page 23. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Manchester announces Kindergarten Roundup

By The Paper Staff

NORTH MANCHESTER – Manchester Community Schools has scheduled its 2019 Kindergarten Roundup for Wednesday, March 20, at the Manchester Administrative Offices, 404 W. Ninth St. The roundup will run from noon to 7 p.m.

Prior to March 20, parents will need to stop by the Manchester Junior High

building or Manchester Elementary School, 301 S. River Road, to pick up a kindergarten packet.

If your child attends preschool at Sycamore, Peace Patch, Head Start, Early Learning Center or MES, a packet will be sent home with your child.

Please bring your child to roundup with you.

To attend kindergarten for the 20192020 school year, your child must be 5 years old by Aug. 1, 2019.

4-H Junior Leaders to host vets dinner

By The Paper staff Wabash County 4-H Junior Leaders will host a free Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19.

The event will take place at the Lagro Town Hall, 230 Buchanan St., Lagro.

The dinner will include spaghetti, salad and an ice cream bar. The meal is open to active military personnel, veterans and a guest.

Veterans interested in attending should make reservations by calling 260-563-0661, Ext. 1408, Friday, March 8. If calling outside of business hours, please leave a message to include the name of a veteran, name of the guest, branch of service, years served and any special dietary needs.

MSD of Wabash County approved the recommendation to add School Resource Officers at its schools for the 2019-20 school year at its board meeting Tuesday night, Feb. 26.

The agreement calls for the placement of one SRO at the district’s north schools, Northfield Junior-Senior High School, Sharp Creek Elementary and Metro North Elementary, and one at the district’s south schools, Southwood JuniorSenior High School, Southwood Elementary and White’s JuniorSenior High School, during the school day for the 180-day school year period.

MSD and Wabash County will share the costs of the SRO program based on that 180-day calendar. Officers will also spend roughly 80 days on road patrol during the summer months.

“Law Enforcement Officers/School Resource Officers are critical for the safety of the students and staff in the schools,” Superintendent Mike Keaffaber and Sheriff Ryan Baker said in a joint press release. “The officers assigned to our schools will be a proactive measure which builds positive relationships and interactions. We want to thank the Wabash County Council and the MSDWC School Board for (continued on page 7)

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For more than 20 years nationally in both urban and rural jurisdictions, the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) has demonstrated that moving low-risk youth from secure detention into community-based alternative programs is excellent public policy.

JDAI is a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, focused on juvenile justice system improvement. In Indiana, JDAI is overseen by Indiana Criminal Justice

Institute, Indiana Department of Correction, Indiana S u p r e m e Court, Indiana Department of Child Services, Indiana FSSA: Division of Mental Health & Addiction and Indiana Department of Education.

JDAI aims to improve public safety, reduces over-reliance on secure detention and out-of-home placements, enhances racial, ethnic and gender equality, and saves taxpayer dollars.

JDAI began in 1992 and is operational in over 300 jurisdictions in 40 states and the District of Columbia.

Thirty-two counties in Indiana are a JDAI County and over 33 percent of youth in the United States live in a

JDAI community.

Wabash County began the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative in January of 2016 following the leadership of Circuit Judge Robert R. McCallen III. Judge McCallen convened a group of justice and community stakeholders including Court Services, the prosecutor’s office, a juvenile public defender, local law enforcement, local school corporations, the YMCA, Bowen Center, Youth Service Bureau of Huntington County, Education for Conflict Resolution, White’s Family and Residential Services, and Manchester University.

In the process of implementing the eight core strategies of JDAI, Wabash County has determined for

what purposes secure detention will be used, has developed a Detention Screening Tool, has worked with local law enforcement and the schools on engaging youth and understanding adolescent behavior, and has implemented local alternatives to detention.

Additionally, JDAI has shifted system focus to one in which data is utilized to inform the decisions made for justice involved youth.

Since 2015, Wabash County Court Services has reduced its use of secure detention by 62 percent all while maintaining or reducing the number of felony petitions filed in juvenile court.

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Along with the reduction in the number of youth being placed in harmful detention centers and cost savings to the county, JDAI has been a huge culture shift for the County Court Services department that expands into the adult system.

“We have come to recognize that missing in our efforts, is the voice of the youth and families that we have served,” Court Services said in a press release. “We hope to connect with those youth and their families that we have served over the last several years in the coming weeks. We will have opportunities to be involved in several different ways. We will have surveys, focus groups, and even opportunities for those who wish, to serve on a Youth and Family Advisory Council.

“We contracted with Transform Consulting Group to conduct the surveys and focus groups, and convene the advisory council.

We hope that those who wish to remain completely anonymous will be able to do so through this third party and will feel comfortable providing valuable feedback that can be compiled and put to good use in making impactful reform to local juvenile justice.”

Those wishing to get involved may contact Court Services at 260563-8466, via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WabashCou ntyCourtServices/ or via email at thanes@wabashcounty.in.gov.

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Manchester ELC has new director NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Early Learning Center has named a new Director.

Janet French, the Director for the last seven years, previously announced plans to retire at the end of February.

Emily House was approved by the

MELC Board of Directors at a meeting Feb. 19.

She will begin work at the center on March 7 and will assume the full duties on March 14 after working with French to transition into the position.

House has a bachelor’s degree from M a n c h e s t e r

University in Educational Studies and has worked for the center as lead teacher of the schoolage classroom in the past. She currently serves as media specialist/IT assistant at M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School.

Jim Smith, board president, voiced

praise for French and excitement with the appointment of House.

“Janet has served MELC with a dedication and passion that made the center successful throughout her time both as lead teacher and director,” he said. “She contributed countless

Reception planned for outgoing ELC director NORTH MANCHESTER — Manchester Early Learning Center’s board of directors have announced plans to celebrate Janet French, the center’s Director, as she retires after seven years in that position and 10 as a

lead teacher.

A reception for the community to thank French for her service and wish her well in retirement is planned from 6 to 7 p.m. March 8 at the Center.

French led the center in its transi-

tion from a small building located in the middle of a former industrial area to a new facility on Market Street close to Warvel Park, the aquatic and fitness center, and the library.

The new facility more than doubled the capaci-

ty to serve the community’s children and was made possible by contributions from generous donors in the North Manchester community that were gathered by the Manchester Church of the Brethren youth.

Utility permits approved at Commissioners meeting County Highway Superintendent John Martin had three utility permits approved by the Wabash County Board of Commissioners at Monday’s weekly meeting.

The permits were for NIPSCO gas company to replace existing pipelines.

The first permit is to replace 20-inch pipeline across County Road 200 West, 470 feet south of Troyer Road.

This will be an open cut. It’s too big to bore, Martin explained.

The second permit is to replace 16-inch pipeline on Troyer Road, 250 feet west of County Road 200 West. This will also be an open cut replacement.

The third permit was for a fitting replacement on County Road 1300 North just west of County Road 300 West. Most of this cut will be in the side

ditch, but crews may have to cut some into the road, Martin explained.

Chief Sheriff ’s Deputy Tyler Guenin gave the weekly jail report in the absence of Sheriff Ryan Baker, who was at a conference.

The average weekly population was 110 inmates with 15 new bookings and 15 transports.

Currently, 54 inmates are being housed in Miami County, and 13 in Elkhart County.

The jail’s peak population was 117 inmates. The current jail population is 111, and total prisoner count is 176.

Commissioners also approved a motion to contract with EP Collaboration on an income survey for Northcliff for $1,000.

Health Board chairman Keith Walters also informed the board that he may need help offloading an autopsy table from a semi later this week, and the board

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birth, the center seeks to play a significant role in promoting the well-being of children by providing a safe and stimulating environment that nourishes and cherishes them.

MELC is licensed by the State of Indiana and has achieved Level Three in the Paths To Quality program, which designates the center as “highly qualified.” Research has shown that early childhood education has a very high return on investment, indicating a significant reduction in the need for other social services over the lives of children who experience a strong education base from infancy.

The center currently has openings for

teaching staff, custodial staff, and students who are 4 or 5 for the pre-school program, and up to 12 for the before and after school program. The center is open from 5:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Interested applicants should contact the center at 260-9824913 or at manchesterearlylearningcenter@hotmail.com.

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“We are very excited to have someone with Emily’s background available to become our new director,” he added.

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But not all has been positive, Eppley noted, citing the continued jail overcrowding as one major issue facing Wabash County.

When Eppley took office on Jan. 1, 2009, the jail population was 107 in a 72-bed jail facility. Jail population the next several years fluctuated on Jan. 1 in the 70s and 80s, with the high population 107 in 2014.

“That seemed to support the decision not to build a new jail,” Eppley said. “It was a little over capacity, but manageable.”

In 2016, the number increased to 113, and that triggered another study. While a new jail is needed, according to the study, funding remains the major sticking point.

“To date, we’re not aware of a funding option that will support a new jail for Wabash County,” Eppley said. “But a couple of weeks ago Sheriff Ryan Baker

arranged a meeting between judicial officials and commissioners, and it was determined again that a new facility was needed, and that the effort to fund it should be restarted.”

Commissioners and the County Council will have another financial study done on a new jail, Eppley said.

“If that financial analysis cannot focus on a plan that will work, we will construct a script to take to the State Legislature, or the governor, or who ever,” he said.

One other highlight Eppley spoke about was actually a joint collaboration between the county and the Town of Roann. Last summer, the abandoned Roann school building was razed, ending a seven-year project that saw the two entities take ownership of the building.

“Challenges and changes are ever present, and through collaboration we can continue to meet them,” Eppley said.

Roann Clerk-

Treasurer Bob Ferguson also spoke about the school demolition during his presentation, noting that a Community Development Block Grant helped pay for the demolition.

“We banded together and both of us owned half of it,” Ferguson said of the joint ownership.

“That was a big deal for us because now we have the guts to go on and get the money for that. Thanks to the state, OCRA, the county, the commissioners, Roann, we were able to put it all together and get it torn down.

“Now we have a blank canvas. What are we going to do with something like that?

Of course, everyone has ideas.

Now it’s just going out to the community and finding something that’s going to fit down there. I’m sure we’re going to be talking about a park down there.”

Razing the building was not the town’s only success.

“Over the past 18 months, we have been able to get a little over

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$1 million in grant money, which has been huge for our c o m m u n i t y, ” Ferguson said.

Grants have helped the town begin to chlorinate its water system, as well as paint the water tower and put a new mixer inside the water tower.

“We were able to do that with a CDGB from OCRA,” Ferguson said. “It was a godsend to the town.”

Another highlight for the community was the addition of a caboose near the Roann library. The site was dedicated last fall. A new sign at the intersection of State Roads 15 and 16 was erected.

The town also received a C o m m u n i t y Crossings grant that allowed it to resurface all the streets in the community.

As it has in years past, collaboration has played a part in the success all of the communities have had. Lagro was no exception.

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Kristie Bone discussed how several of the improvements in the Town of Lagro have come about through collaboration with the Visit Wabash County, Wabash River Trail group, the Lagro Canal Foundation and other organizations.

Visit Wabash County, she said, supplied new welcome signs for the community.

The town has been able to make improvements to the park located at the community building, thanks in part to funding received from the Wabash Chili for Charity Chili Cookoff. Because of the improvements, the town has movie nights in the park, the last of which attracted about 100 families.

“Some new buildings you might see driving through our town are the new pavilion, a new fire pit that was built down by the boat ramp, and we have new restrooms in the area,” Bone said. “We have new sidewalks and a bunch of new paving (continued on page 5)

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Community leaders discuss successes that goes along with that. That was all done by the Wabash River Trail. They received grants from the Regional Cities Initiative, and a bunch of private donations.”

Three downtown buildings purchased by the Lagro Canal Foundation are in the midst of restoration.

“They have really done a great job in sprucing this up,” Bone said. “They’ve got new windows in so far. They’ve got a new roof on it. They’re working on the inside.

Rumor has it that we will hopefully get a restaurant and some stores in those three buildings when they’re finished.

“We’re working really hard on sprucing up our downtown and making it so people want to come and visit.”

LaFontaine ClerkTreasurer Diana Heath showed photos of the various buildings and businesses in the LaFontaine downtown area, telling things about each site’s history.

For example, the parking lot at the McDonald Funeral Home once was the site of a hotel, she said.

“We’ve had a lot of people move into our community and renovate old homes,” Heath noted.

The town has had some change over the last few years, she said, including the purchase of a new response truck by the LaFontaine/Liberty Fire Department.

“They are right now in the process of looking for a new firetruck,” she said.

“Of course, with funds in a small town, they are looking for a used firetruck.

They’ve been very diligent in making sure it’s what they want.”

North Manchester Town Council President Toby Tobias discussed various changes to the community.

Last year “was a busy year for Manchester, with economic development being at the forefront,” he said. “I’m really proud of that.

Our first loyalty from where I sit as an elected official is to the citizens of my town and trying to benefit the citizens of that town as best I can. But when you have so many victories that work for multiple organizations county-

wide, that’s a big thing.”

One victory, he noted, was Precision Medical Technologies opening a facility in North Manchester in March. The firm is in the disposable medical instrument field.

“They are already moving forward with an expansion less than a year of getting started,” Tobias said.

“So that was a fantastic win, and it continues to look brighter.”

Webb Family Pharmacy moved to North Manchester, renovating a former bank building on State Road 114.

Strauss Veal Feeds are expanding widely to include packaging dry products along with their liquid product.

“They’re pumping $12 million into that, with an estimation of 10 new jobs, which is fantastic,” Tobias said. “You like to see new businesses come in. But just as encouraging is to see the stalwarts continuing to grow and recommit to your neighborhood.”

OJI Intertech also is expanding, doubling their existing footprint with a $4.5 million investment.

Wabash Mayor Scott Long said he considers “2018 as a

year of relationship building and travel for me and a lot of people in the community.”

One such relationship took place when Long was invited from the president of Indiana University to become a member of the IU advisory board for IU’s Grant Challenge on Addictions.

On a related note, the city has established a Community Drug Steering Committee, the mayor noted.

“Our community partners are working hard to address the issues within the committee,” he said. “We have schools, government officials from law enforcement, probation, the whole gamut. Healthcare, there’s Parkview Hospital, Bowen Center for mental health.

“We also added a recovering addict to that committee.

Again, the IU Grant C h a l l e n g e Community Advisory Board for Addiction is addressing the issue with a $50 million research development for rural needs.”

The Association for I n d i a n a Municipalities also had its first opioid

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summit. Long took three members of the Mayor’s Youth Council to the issue because, he said, it’s important to get the youth’s perspective.

“Our goal is to create a great place to live, work, play and visit with the partners we have in the room,” he said. “From all of our community partners, to Visit Wabash County, Wabash Marketplace and everyone else.”

As for travel, he touched on the mission trip in November to Japan and China.

“I consider these trips as opening Wabash to the world and opening the world

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to Wabash,” he said.

As for successes, Long spoke on the aforementioned 10X Engineering project and a new Hampton Inn planned on Ind. 15 and Wedcor Avenue, just north of U.S. 24.

He also discussed the funding for an overpass the city received from the state.

Long also established a housing committee to address the city’s housing needs.

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VIEWPOINT Domestic violence not limited to adults Dear Editor: If you think domestic violence is limited to adults, you’d be incorrect. In a recent survey, approximately 1.5 million U.S. high schoolers—both boys and girls—admitted to being victims of physical violence from a romantic partner within the last year. Unfortunately, research also shows that only about a third of those teens will confess the abuse to someone else.

According to LoveIsRespect.org, 81 percent of parents either don’t think teen dating violence is an issue or don’t know if it’s an issue. It is.

In the United States, 1.5 million high school students experience dating violence every year, and only 33 percent of them report

the abuse. Those who say something typically talk to a friend That’s important because teens who view violence in their family are 50 percent more likely to end up in an abusive relationship themselves. And these violent relationships in the teen years can put victims at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors and further domestic violence.

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It’s time to stop the fear mongering Dear Editor: In December we learned that a number of undocumented immigrants have been working at the president’s golf club in New Jersey. His staff evidently found them to be at least equal in their ability and willingness to work to native born workers.

I don’t have as much trouble with that as I do with the hypocrisy of his public pronouncements.

He is telling Americans that these people are rapists, murderers, drug dealers, human traffickers, etc. I have a friend who put out a message on Facebook asking why anyone wouldn’t believe in the need for a wall to protect our lives from these people. While the use of fear may be a potent political tool, it drives people apart.

The use of a “national emergency” on our southern border seems to be an attempt to stoke fears and appear to his base to be tough on immigration. Actually, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, there were more than four times as many people apprehended on the southern border in 2000 than there were last year. Among undocu-

mented people in the U.S., the number who overstayed their visas has outnumbered those who crossed the border every year since 2007. We do have some national emergencies, but not having a wall all along our southern border isn’t one of them.

Does the president’s base not realize that labeling a group of people as immoral, criminal, etc. is the very definition of racism?

And yes, there have been individuals who have broken the law and done some terrible things, but as was demonstrated by the Cato Institute’s study of people in Texas, “Criminal convictions and arrest rates for immigrants were well below that of native Americans.”

The U.S. is entering a period where our population is aging and we need younger workers to help support the system. Talk to someone in the farming industry about what would happen to them if all undocumented workers were expelled. I have no problem with vetting people that come in, but please, no fear mongering at the expense of any group of people. – Dean Beery, North Manchester

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Dear Editor: If the government places a $2 tax per pack of cigarettes, the estimated amount of people will start to roll their own,will be about 70,000 adults.

An estimated 60,000 will vape or use electric cigarettes, and this all started when people like Mr. Gray started pursuing no smoking rules.

More things will keep coming up for smokers. Wait until marijuana comes in.

Boy, will you be a busy guy.

You won in North Manchester, but Wabash smokers will always be waiting for your next step.

It won’t be so easy in Wabash. If people don’t want to be around smokers, then just leave us alone.

Stop trying to take away our rights of freedom.

We are good people and respect others.

We are always there to help other people.

Mr. Gray, come and talk to us outside of City Hall. We will stay eight-feet away from you.

What about the new abortion law? It’s much more important than this. — Janice Snyder, Wabash

Support appreciated

Thank you to everyone for coming out to Roann for the Blood Drive on March 2nd for Paxton Wright. We had a total of 77 units given! We wanted to thank everyone who came to give blood, everyone who made food, brought food and also brought supplies. Thank you for giving up your time for this event to support a great cause and to honor Paxton. #Paxton Strong — Tom and Dan Wright, Sabrina Cussen,-Tom Vigar

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Metro approves SRO plan approving the recommendation.”

The positions will be hired. Applications are being accepted by Baker until April 1. A committee made up of personnel from MSD and Wabash County will interview candidates for the positions.

Also at Tuesday’s MSD meeting, parent Tosha Swanson nominated Metro North Elementary teacher Kami Ross for the staff spotlight.

Swanson lauded Ross’ compassion towards her child.

“She is an exceptional teacher who

not only loves teaching but loves the kindergartners like they are her own,” Ross said. “My daughter became sick (puking) as the students were leaving to get on the bus, and it was a very hot day. She cared enough, and showed empathy to

my sick child, that she kept my child at the school with her until I could make it to the school to pick her up, instead of allowing her to get on the hot bus. I will always admire her for this, and appreciate what she did.”

Choir performs for community:

The Wabash County Women’s Choir, in preparation for its March 17 performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City, performed before an overflow crowd of family, friends and community residents on Sunday night at the Honeywell Center.

Choir members, local youth from 12 to 23 years of age, performed a variety of Broadway tunes during the performance. Camille and Corinne Kugler (left photo) performed “Sisters,” from “White Christmas.” Hanna Miller (right photo) performs “Beauty and the Beast” from the movie of the same name. The choir is under the direction of Emily France. Stephanie See is the assistant director.

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Caden Harper Caden Henry Harper peacefully entered into Heaven, while in his mother’s arms on Feb. 24, 2019. He was born earlier in the day.

A private service is planned at a later date at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Maxine Novak Maxine Novak, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019.

There will be no services.

Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home in Wabash.

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Richard Applegate, 63

Kelley Butzin, 54

Enjoyed NASCAR

Enjoyed painting

Oct. 3, 1955 – Feb. 27, 2019

May 27, 1964 – Feb. 24, 2019

Richard “Rick” Applegate, 63, North Manchester, died Feb. 27, 2019.

He was born Oct. 3, 1955.

Visitation and services were Saturday, March 2, at North Manchester Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements

George Lafferty George L Lafferty, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019.

Calling hours were Monday, March 4, 2019, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.

Kelley Lynette Butzin, 54, of Wabash, died at 8:29 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash.

She was born May 27, 1964, in Peru, to Richard Butzin and Marcia (Hiner) Davis.

Kelley was a Northfield High School graduate.

She enjoyed going to auctions, collecting antiques, and painting.

She is survived by her son, Tylor P. (Megan Marsh) Butzin of Fort Wayne, Indiana; sister, Babette Ziner of Wabash; two half sisters, Amber (Kris) White of Roann, Indiana, and Sage Butzin of Wabash; step-mother, Darlene Butzin of Roann, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Veronica Vrooman.

There will be no services. A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are Huntington Disease Society of America (Indiana.hdsa.org), Summerfield Healthcare Center, 34 S. Main Street, Cloverdale, IN 46120, or the Animal Shelter of Wabash County, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992.

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

Donna Storer, 92 Donna L. Storer, 92, Fort Wayne, died Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Visitaiton and services were Saturday, March 2 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine.

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Wabash Police Citations February 20 Brandon J. Gravenstutz, cited for driving while suspended and false and fictitious registration.

February 22 Tamila M. Plastow, 49, Warsaw, cited for speed.

Jeffery S. Vanlandingham, 27, Wabash, cited for expired plates.

February 23 Andrew G. Hildebrandt, 21, Logansport, cited for speed.

February 26 Charles P. Farley, 46, cited for driving while suspended prior.

Arrests February 20 Scott A. Jackson, 46, Wabash, petition to revoke suspended sentence for dealing in methamphetamine.

February 25 Christian L. Slone, 19, LaFontaine, charged with failure to appear for leaving the scene of an accident.

Accidents February 20 At 8:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael J. Morgan II, 23, Wabash, ran off the road and struck a pole on Wabash Street near Canal Street.

February 21 At 7:33 p.m., a vehicle driven by Stacy K. Sellers, 35, Wabash, collided with parked vehicles owned by Abby J. Graves, Columbia City, and Lindsay A. Harrison, Columbia City, at 1321 N. Cass St. February 22 At 7:32 p.m., a vehi-

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William Adams, 89 William A. Adams, 89, Peru, died Saturday, March 2, 2019.

He was born Jan. 1, 1930.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.

cle driven by Olivia R. Hovermale, 21, Marion, ran off the road and struck a stop sign on State Road 13 near Grover Street.

February 23 At 3:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bethany K. Pier, 18, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven

by Tony B. Yocum, 63, Wabash, on State Road 15 near Sinclair Street.

February 26 At 1:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nicole S. Hicks, 46, Roann, collided with a vehicle driven by Halley A. Williams, 25, North Manchester, on Miami Street near Market Street.

Wabash Sheriff ’s Department Citations February 20 Michael J. Richardson, 22, Peru, cited for speed.

Nicholas L. Shank, 19, Wabash, cited for speed.

Briana L. McCollister, 19, Silver Lake, cited for speed.

February 21 Christian G. Hall, 21, Wabash, cited for

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Enjoyed gardening

Was a nurse

Jan. 22, 1921 – March 4, 2019

Jan. 17, 1942 – Feb. 27, 2019

Gladys Marie Dilling, 98, of North Manchester, died at 4:50 a.m., Monday, March 4, 2019, at Timbercrest Senior Living Community.

She was born south of Ijamsville, on Jan. 22, 1921, to Hugh and Lela Marie (Ogden) Alger.

Gladys was a 1939 graduate of Laketon High School. Gladys and David attended school all the way through, so they knew each other pretty well. Gladys married David Matthew Dilling in the Ijamsville United Methodist Church on Jan. 12, 1941.

She worked at the Heckman Bindery, Controls Co., Peabody Seating Co., and retired in 1991, after 18 years from Woodcrafts Inc., where she was a machine operator. She was a lifetime member of the Ijamsville United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, pianist, song leader, and anywhere she was needed. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and a 73 year charter member of the Laketon Auxiliary Post 402. While David was a union officer they got to travel all over the United States, including Hawaii. Gladys lived all her life around the Laketon area; Gladys and David built their home in 1954 on the Laketon Road where the woods is lined with redbuds. Gladys moved to Timbercrest Senior Living Community in October 2015 where she enjoyed the company of her aunts, Leanore (Liz) Krom and Bertha (Bert) Butterbaugh and the wonderful staff that so lovingly cared for her.

Gladys loved being outside, mowing, picking up sticks, working in her flower beds, feeding the birds, especially the hummingbirds, and watching as the deer would come up into her back yard. She always had a big garden that she would share with family and friends, and we always looked forward to her homemade “catsup,” icicle pickles, chocolate pudding, and apple sauce. She worked very hard so she could give everything to her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Sue Dilling; three grandchildren, Katrina (Tim) Shoemaker and Pam (Chris) Hann, all of North Manchester, and Chad Kent (Natalie) Dilling of Wabash; a sister-in-law Dorothy Alger of North Manchester; many special nieces and nephews; nine great-grandchildren, Erica (Kurt) Snyder of Roann, Katie Dilling of Fort Wayne, Travis (Mandi) Dilling of Omaha, Neb., Sarah (Austin) Carrothers of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Marx (Christina Baucco) Shoemaker of Indianapolis, Tye (Tyler) Borsa of Nappanee, Sam (Amanda) Hann of Wabash, Kody Shoemaker of Huntington, and Baylee Shoemaker of North Manchester; nine great-great-grandchildren, Nick, Avery, Asia, Jayden, Allis, Wyatt, Arthur, Easton, Simeon, and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Matthew Dilling, her son, Chad Hugh Dilling, her brothers, Leo and Ogden Alger, sisterin-law Helen Alger, and her great-great-grandson Michael James Carrothers.

Graveside services and burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Laketon Cemetery, with Pastor Kent Harting officiating.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Bender Chapel, North Manchester.

Preferred memorial is Timbercrest Senior Living Community.

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

possession of marijuana.

February 22 Trace M. Bradley, 19, Laketon, cited for driving while suspended infraction.

February 23 Kaytlin A. McMahon, 21, Fort Wayne, cited for speed.

Shasta M. Stutzman, 42, Larwill, cited for driving while suspended.

Brandy J. Garrard, 34, Wabash, cited for driving while suspended infraction.

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Gladys Dilling, 98

Jan Bachman, 74 Jan W. Bachman, 74, Marion, died Sunday, March 3, 2019.

Services are 10 a.m.

Friday, March 8, 2019 at LaFontaine Christian Church, L a F o n t a i n e .

Visitation 4-8 p.m.

Thursday at the church.

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Milin J. Bhavsar, 25, St. Louis, Mo., cited for speed.

February 25 Nicholas L. Shank, 19, Wabash, cited for throwing burning object for vehicle.

February 26 Makenzi N. Ruff, 21, Peru, cited for speed.

Umez S. Mohammad, 26, Warsaw, cited for speed.

Bookings February 20 Martin D. Monce, 39, North Manchester, charged

with violation of community corrections.

Nathan D. Tesmer, 22, Indianapolis, charged with operating a vehicle with a Schedule I or II controlled substance on its metabolite.

Aaron L. Reemer, 41, Wabash, charged with possession of marijuana and driving while suspended.

Scott A. Jackson, 46, Wabash, charged with violation of probation for dealing in methamphetamine.

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Mary Lee Lambert, North Manchester, formally living on Big Tippy Lake for 21 years, passed away Feb. 27, 2019 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Born in Wabash, on Jan. 17, 1942 to Lowell “Hap” and Mary Kathryn (Coon) Hoover, Mary was one of six kids.

Mary’s heart for people showed through her acts of compassion while she was an LPN at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne for two years and then home healthcare nurse in Pittsburgh, PA. Once returning to Indiana, she was a nurse at Miller’s Merry Manor in Syracuse and Warsaw. Mary’s passion was taking care of her family and friends. She loved to bake and share her creations with everyone. She also found the time to sew, knit, weave, and craft. She was married in Servia, Indiana to Ronald Lambert on October 9, 1965.

Mary is survived by her husband, Ronald Lambert, North Manchester; a daughter Kristina (Jim) Fox, Walden, N.Y.; a son Michael Lambert, Pittsburgh, Pa.; three brothers, Stanley (Bonnie) Hoover, Sebring, Fla., Lowell (Susan) Hoover, Bloomington, and Arden J (Maria Christina) Hoover, Fort Wayne; a sister Lynn Ann Gusick, Lehighton, Pa.; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Joseph Fox, and Ashley and Nathan Lambert; and a great-grandchild, Aubrey Diaz.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter Kathryn Lambert who passed away in 2014, and a brother Donald Hoover.

Visitation will be Friday, March 8, 2019 from 3-6 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A celebration of life will be held at the conclusion of calling. Burial will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary, memorial contributions may be made to the Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Richard Bassett, 87 U.S. Army veteran Nov. 2, 1931 – Feb. 26, 2019

Richard Gene Bassett, 87, of rural Wabash, died at 7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor West in Wabash.

He was born Nov. 2, 1931, in Kokomo, to Harold and Margaret (Randall) Bassett.

Richard attended Lincolnville High School, and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Beatrice “Bebe” Story at the Southside EUB Church in Wabash, on Jan. 9, 1953. He worked at Container Corporation 33 years, retiring in 1994, and was a lifelong farmer. Richard was a member of the Lincolnville United Methodist Church. He enjoyed cars, watching basketball, and loved being with his family, but farming was his pas-

sion.

He is survived by his wife, Beatrice “Bebe” Bassett; three children, Jackie Hurst, Terry (Edna) Bassett, and Becky (Mark) Pratt; four grandchildren, Dustin (Rachel) Hurst, Brian (Stefanie) Bassett, Shannon Bassett, and Chad (Jordie) Bassett, and seven great-grandchildren, all of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Melissa Rice officiating. Burial was in Mt. Etna Cemetery, Mt. Etna, Indiana.

Visitation was Saturday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

The memorial guest book for Richard may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

33, LaFontaine, charged with theft and unlawful possession of a syringe.

February 21 Michael R. Whitfield, 45, Rochester, charged with possession of

marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and obstruction of justice.

Mark D. Thrush, 41, New Castle, charged with contempt.

Devin J. Ferguson,

19, North Manchester, charged with possession of marijuana, operator never licensed and possession of paraphernalia.

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Manchester, charged with sexual misconduct with a minor.

Jessica L. Wood, 34, North Manchester, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and theft.

Skyler W. Howard, 29, North Manchester, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia Travis L. Harding, 35, Wabash, charged with counterfeiting.

Lea L. Noland, 25, Wabash, charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

February 22 Derek J. Lutz, 26, Wabash, charged with failure to

appear.

Dylan J. Cardinell, 21, Marion, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

February 23 Bryan E. Carr, 33, Wabash, charged with contempt.

Shayne O. Ridenour, 40, Lafayette, petition to revoke probation for theft.

Mark A. Howard, 49, Marion, petition to revoke probation for theft Anton J. Balsis, 47, Wabash, charged with theft.

Elizabeth K. Stump, charged with possession of paraphernalia.

February 24 Michael S.

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February 25 Adam C. McKenzie, 37, Wabash, charged with failure to register as a violent offender.

Seth A. Callaway, 36, Mentone, petition to revoke probation for possession of a narcotic drug, possession of methamphetamine and possession of paraphernalia.

February 26 Famous L. Branson, 42, LaFontaine, petition to revoke probation for non-support of a dependent, and habitual traffic violator.

Rance A. Tait, 26, Wabash, petition to

revoke probation for domestic battery in the presence of a minor and strangulation.

Donald N. Maples, 44, Fort Wayne, charged with failure to appear to driving while suspended.

February 27 Jeri K. Hubler, 27, charged with possession of methamphetamine, obstruction of justice, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Devin M. Walker, 26, Marion, charged with burglary.

Accidents February 20 At 9:11 a.m., a vehicle driven by Jessica K. Krom, 20, Roann, ran off the road on County Road 700 West near County Road 250 North.

February 21 At 12:36 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ethan D. Marshall, 17, Roann, ran off the road on County Road 700 West near River Road.

February 22 At 7:06 a.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew A. Miller, 41, North Manchester, ran off the road on County Road 1400 North near County Road 100 West.

February 25 At 8:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gabriel P. Lloyd, 17, LaFontaine, collided with a deer on State Road 218 near America Road.

At 10:31 p.m., a vehicle driven by David W. Howard, 68, LaFontaine, collided with a deer on State Road 13 South near Maple Street.

February 27 At 7:10 a.m., a vehicle driven by Siarah A. France, 18, Lagro, collided with a deer on Blue Star Highway near County Road 500 East.

North Manchester Citations February 23 Sarah R. Firtzmaurice, 30,

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Helping Hands volunteer May 24, 1948 – March 1, 2019

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Alexander, 70, of Wabashdied at 8 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

She was born May 24, 1948, in Anderson, to Roy and Frances (North) Etchison.

Sandy was a graduate of Alexandria-Monroe High School. She married Donald E. Alexander in Alexandria, on Sept. 8, 1968. She was a longtime cashier for Hooks Drugs, Revco Drugs, and CVS drugstore retiring in 2010. Sandy was a member of the Wabash Church of the Nazarene and a five year volunteer for Helping Hands of Wabash. She took pride in keeping a clean home, and enjoyed watching her grandkids sporting events.

She is survived by her husband, Don Alexander of Wabash, two children, Tim (Sylvie) Alexander of Fort Wayne, and Becky (Matt) Burkhart of Wabash, three grandchildren, William Casey of Lansing, Mich., Noah Burkhart and Isaac Burkhart, both of Wabash; and two brothers, Eddie (Linda) Etchison and Phillip (Julia) Etchison, both of Alexandria.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services were Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Wabash Church of the Nazarene, 902 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Kirk Johnson officiating. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and Tuesday at the church.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Church of the Nazarene Building Fund.

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

Sharon Hoffman, 81 Enjoyed gardening Sept. 9, 1937 – March 3, 2019

Sharon R. Hoffman, 81, Wabash, passed away March 3, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East, Wabash.

Sharon was born Sept. 9, 1937, in Warsaw, to Clinton E. and Dora Jane (Harter) Smith.

Sharon graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1955. On Dec. 18, 1982, she married Donald William Hoffman. She loved her family and her cats and dogs. In her leisure time, she enjoyed square dancing with Don, boating and fishing, and shopping with her best friend Kathy. Sharon also enjoyed tending to her flowers.

Having a passion for crocheting, she made baby blankets for her great great-grandchildren and blankets for her great-grandchildren for their 16th birthdays.

Surviving are her sons, Jr. (Cheryl) Reimer, Pierceton, Tim (Elena) Reimer, Yuma, Ariz., Curt (Diane) Reimer, Servia; a step-son, Dennis (Gretchen) Hoffman, Carlsbad, N.M.; a daughter, Melody Jones, Lincolnville; two step-daughters, Marianne (Pete) McElroy, and Sandra (Michael) Hoffman-Bills, both of Fort Myers, Fla.; a sister Beverly Ann Helfrich, Cheboygan, Mich.; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Smith, Fort Wayne; a brother-in-law Dean (Dee) Hoffman, North Manchester; 17 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and three great- great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Ronnie Reimer, a step-son, Ronnie Dean Hoffman, two brothers Danny Smith and Ted Smith.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2019, at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be at Gilead Cemetery, 14493 State Road 19, Macy, IN 46951.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

Online condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

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February 25 Amanda M. Reid, 39, Claypool, cited for expired vehicle registration.

Brooke E. Phillips, 31, Silver Lake, cited for speed.

February 26 Jacob L. Listenberger, 32, Fort Wayne, cited for false and fictitious vehicle registration.

Ryland D. Wright, 21, North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended.

February 27 Megan K. Perkins, 41, Wabash, cited for driving while sus-

pended.

Arrests February 25 Larry B. Davis, 37, North Manchester, arrested for public intoxication, intimidation and criminal mischief.

February 27 Benjamin P. Jones, 36, North Manchester, arrested on a warrant for failure to appear.

Accidents February 27 At 4:27, vehicles driven by Rovjot Kaur, 16, and Michael L. Slavkin, 47, both of North Manchester, collided at State Road

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Fire February 22 1:35 p.m., 200 block of Damron Drive for medical assist.

9:30 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

February 23 8:19 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

February 24 1:54 a.m., 1200 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

February 25 10:14 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

12:32 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

6:14 p.m., 400 block of North Wabash Street for medical assist.

February 26 7:09 a.m., Chestnut Court for medical assist.

February 27 5:15 p.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

February 28 8:30 a.m., 400 block of West Seventh Street for medical assist.

Building Permits Larry Swan, utility building.

Ryan Rosen, utility building.

Land Transfers Stacy Farms Inc. to Edgar A. Sturtsman and Autumn A. Sturtsman, corporate deed.

Robert D. Roser to Timothy Kneller and Anne Plunkett, warranty deed.

MRF Holdings LLC to Gabrielle Atkins, warranty deed.

Gabrielle Atkins to Hidden Diamond Homes, LLC, warranty deed.

Marvin D. Wright and Lucretia J. Wright to Amanda R. Buzzard, warranty deed.

Michael Fouts and Donna Fouts to David T. Bare and Kelly J. Bare, warranty deed.

Joseph W. McSpadden and Virginia L. M c S p a d d e n Revocable Trust to Larry D. McSpadden, trust deed.

Gebtan LLC to Wabash County Habitat for Humanity, warranty deed.

Sheriff Wabash County to Jeff Waldon, Abigail Waldon and James E. Watson, sheriff ’s

deed.

Robert V. Moore and James M. Moore to Robert V. Moore and Nancy J. Moore, personal rep deed.

Kenneth L. Einselen, John H. Einselen and Carolyn J. Einselen

to Brent D. Newhouse and Bradley J. Newhouse, personal rep deed.

Kenneth L. Einselen, John H. Einselen and Carolyn J. Einselen to Brent D. Newhouse and

Bradley J. Newhouse, personal rep deed.

Sheriff Wabash County to M&T Bank and Lee A. Berry, sheriff ’s deed.

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Group seeks to build observatory in Wabash County

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Astronomy enthusiasts from around the area and, perhaps, the country, could flock to Wabash County in the near future to take advantage of a project planned by the Wabash County Astronomical Society.

Society representative Dr. John Levine discussed the group’s plans – dubbed the Mississinewa Sky Observatory — with the Wabash City Council at its Feb. 25 meeting. He presented a brief film helping to illustrate what the group hopes to do.

The group plans to build a state-of-the-art facility in southern Wabash County that will allow users to view the cosmos in person.

It also will allow those around the world to log in and perform research at the facility.

“What this is is actually a professional grade observatory experience,” Levine told the Council.

“Rather than having people come in on Saturday nights for their free view session, looking through an eyepiece and maybe seeing something, we’ll actually download those images on a

sophisticated computer system and they can look at all these screens simultaneously and see everything in full, living Hubble quality color.”

The group plans on installing a 20-inch glass instrument which would be one of the largest in the area.

“This is observatory glass, outfitted with the latest cutting edge technology to allow us not only to see through the eyepiece, but also using what you saw here, pull images out of the sky and present them on a screen in full color,” he said.

Such a facility, he said, will be a boon to the entertainment and tourism industry in Wabash County.

The Fox Island Observatory near Fort Wayne, he noted, attracted some 44,000 people last year. That facility has a smaller observatory glass than planned at the local site.

In addition, it will help with education and scientific research.

“In this era, school systems and universities are pushing STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” he said.

“Imagine what the schools and local universities and colleges can accomplish by hav-

ing kids exposed to this, something they can actually reach out and touch and experience.

“We would approach local colleges and universities, schools, to get their own time on this instrument during the week. The Saturday nights would be the free viewing, then during the week we would have the schools and universities.”

The instrument, Levine noted, can pull research.

“In this era of the Internet, people in facilities and institutions can log in remotely and pull in the images they want, do the research that they want,” he said. “You can do this from anywhere in the world. If you’re someone in Switzerland and you have a neat little project that you want to do, you send it to the queue … and then when your time comes up you pull the data down using the equipment and its done.”

Levine said plans call for the facility to be located in the dark sky area in the southern part of the county, just off County Road 950 S. “It’s bordered on three sides by DNR land, so it will never be developed,” he said.

Police plan aggressive driving patrols this March Article provided Spring is just around the corner. As temperatures rise, and winter ice and snow recede from the roads, Hoosier drivers are tempted to increase their speeds and take more risks behind the wheel.

North Manchester Police Department and about 230 lawenforcement agencies across Indian are warning drivers of increased patrols this March for aggressive driving violations.

Overtime traffic enforcement is fund-

ed through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration grants administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

Failing to yield the right of way is one of the top causes of crashes that lead to injuries and deaths.

Following too closely and unsafe lane movement violations are also among the top causes of crashes.

Other aggressive driving violations include unsafe speed; speed too fast for weather conditions;

disregarding a traffic signal or sign; and improper passing, turning or lane usage.

Young drivers, particularly young men, are more likely to be engaging in unsafe driving behaviors before a crash.

Statistics and more information are in the most recent Crash Fact Book and Dangerous Driving Fact Sheet that ICJI publishes with the Indiana University Public Policy Institute at https://trafficsafety.i upui.edu.

“To the north, we have another 24 or 25 acre site that we have first refusal on. This is going to be very dark for a very, very long time.”

Astronomers rate skies on a scale of one to 10, with one being darkest and 10 being brightest.

“A 10 would be like downtown Chicago,” Levine said. “One would be out in the desert. We rank a three, which is almost unheard of in the Midwest.”

Once up and running, the site could host what Levine called “star parties.”

At the parties, Levine said, “people come from near and far to set up on our dark sky site and enjoy the same things we do.”

Several take place around the country, and they draw astronomy enthusiasts from not only the area, but from around the country and from several foreign countries as well.”

“There’s not going to be any facility like this

anywhere in the Midwest,” Levine said.

He envisions eventually have a local convention and trade show at the Honeywell Center.

“We could have speakers coming in; we could have workshops coming in; we could have vendors selling some of their wares,” he said, noting that would benefit the entire community.

“People going to these things are going to want to go to local movies; they’re going to want to go to restaurants; they’re going to want to stay at local hotels.

“It represents a unique opportunity not only for the City of

Wabash, but for Wabash County and the region.”

He said the observatory, which the group refers to as a “starship,” would cost between $150,000 and $200,000. The group would try to raise funds for the project through private fundraising. The group also might try to contact local sponsors to sponsor various pieces of equipment.

The facility would generally be open from May to October.

However, he said, it could be used in the fall and winter remotely.

If all goes well, he added, a second observatory could be built later.

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The Lions want to do special activities for

the community this summer and call it, Urbana Day. The club is looking for ideas. If you have one and want to share, give President Hunt a call.

If you are interested in joining the Urbana Lions Club, the meetings are held at the Urbana Community Building on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Darl Hall has been undergoing preparations and tests for a liver transplant.

Surgery will be whenever they get a donor call. Anyone interested in encouraging him during this waiting period can send cards to: Darl Hall 7129 Lockerbie Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46214.

Remember to continue prayers for Bryan LaFerney and Daria Eads.

ECHO RACING: ECHO Officials are gearing up for the Urbana Road Runner Races coming up this March 9 and 16. Races start at 2 p.m. Awards have been ordered and ready for presentation.

Remember on the March 16, there will be an Award Reception held immediately after

the last race. Lion President Luke Hunt will be presenting the trophies for Champions A and B class along with second and third places in both classes. This activity is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club and is FREE to all youth, ages 9-16. (continued on page 17)

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URBANA LIONS CLUB: The club is still taking applications for baseball, Little League, T-Ball and coaches pitch. If you have youth that are wanting to play baseball, then now is the time to sign up. The Lions are also wanting to start a girls softball league. If you are interested in any of these activities, contact John Eltzroth 260774-8133. The Lions are in need of help with the mowing of the ballpark this summer and still looking for a large mower with a zero turn and has been well maintained. If you know of a mower or want to make a donation toward the purchase of a mower, call

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The Women’s Guild meeting will be at 7 p.m. March 12 in the new Fellowship Hall.

The Church Board meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. March 13 in the Still Learning classroom.

WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS: for Feb. 22 were Tayten Barlow was caught by Mrs. Gray for helping clean up scraps of paper after Art Class. Kendal Rosen was caught by Mrs. Saunders for always being focused and respectful during class. Upcoming dates are: March 9, State Vex Robotics Competition at Lucas Oil Stadium.

March 15, End of third quarter. March 19 eLearning Day 3.

March 21-22 fourth grade to Camp Tecumseh.

URBANA YOKE PARISH CHURCH: As of March 3, permanent worship services will be in the East Church.

B R E A K FA S T BUNCH: finally had good weather to meet.

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LaFontaine Town Hall has the 2019 book of Indiana Festivals in the Town Hall.

They have plenty so be sure you stop in and pick up a free copy. The staff threw almost a whole box away of the 2018 books, so please get a copy or 2.

The next LaFontaine Town Council meeting will be March 11 at 7 p.m. at the LaFontaine Town Hall.

S O M E R S E T TOWN Board met Monday, Feb. 11, at the Community Building.

All seven members were present. Derek Finch called the meeting to order. Mark McCoart presented

the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved. Gary DeGrandchamp presented the financial report.

Savings $28,306.86 Checking $1,134.71 CD $20,503.55 Total $49,949.12 This total was $2,010.21 less than last month. This was due to a $1,705 insurance payment to Farm Bureau and $1,277 to Ceres for propane. Last months $2,880 profit from the raffle had not been deposited because Gary was unable to attend last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting. There also was $70 in recycling money turned in as well.

Kyle Bowman will continue to handle our tax return and Business Entity Report. Dave Metz has been retained to help with title work on the Elm Street Park property and the potential transfer of land where the town has encroached on Indiana Cities Water Company property at the basketball court.

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approved to repair the exterior doors at the Community Building.

Jay Driskill reported that the Somerset Preservation Fund has grown to $2,800 with 12 donors. This fund is a part of the tax free Wabash County Community Foundation.

Town officials will be contacting, face to face, members of the SRDC and other people who may be interested in contributing to this fund.

The fundraising committee was to meet at Susan Peebles home on Thursday, Feb. 21. A fundraising schedule of events

will start with a C o m m u n i t y Breakfast on March 16. The next fundraiser will be June 22 followed by Sept. 22.

A park cleanup is still scheduled for the morning of Saturday March 23rd. Dan Matthews deserves a thank you for contacting the County Highway Department concerning the lack of snow clearing during our second big snow.

SOUTHWOOD E L E M E N TA RY SCHOOL is calling all incoming kindergarteners.

Kindergarten RoundUp will be here before we know it! Round-Up will take place Wednesday, March 20, from 1-7 p.m., at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.

Students who will be 5 by Aug. 1 are eligible to attend kindergarten next year. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already done so, you can fill out preregistration info in our school office. Stop by or give us a call if you have any questions, 260-569-

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L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will again this year offer scholarships for Liberty Township or Town of LaFontaine seniors who are graduating in 2019.

You may attend any school to apply as long as you live in Liberty Township or Town of LaFontaine.

You may go on line to www.lafontainelions. com for the application.

OUR CONDOLENCE to the family and friends of Richard Bassett.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Kyra Yard March 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY , Gerald Miller, Jessica Fakhoury, Berti Huffschmidt, Dave Mechling March 9, Rod Finch, Chuck Jack March 10, Garrett Miller March 12, Carrie Worthington, Spencer Krhin March 13, Jaret Denney March 14 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY (continued on page 17)

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Area Five Head Start will be taking applications for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year on March 8 and March 22. Those interested can come to the Manchester Intermediate School between the hours of 9-4 either date. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, immunizations, proof of insurance, and family income for the last 12 months.

Income documentation may include W2 forms, pay stubs, disability payments, or child support. You may call the center at 982-7885 with any questions, or to make an appointment.

F R A N C E S SLOCUM CHAPTER DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m. at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. The program will be given by Leon Kirk on the Daniel Boone Society.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

DAR membership is open to any woman 18 years of age, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution.

Those having questions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

L A K E T O N LEGION AUXILIARY HOSTS DINNER: The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary will hold their monthly dinner on Friday, March 8.

Serving 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Bluebird Cafe.

Fish, Shrimp, Beef-nNoodles, Meatloaf, choice of potato, vegetable, salad and drink. $8. Carry-outs available, phone 260306-0162 or 260-4380341.

PEACE PATCH PRESCHOOL: If you are interested or would like to enroll your child at The Peace Patch Preschool for the 20192020 school year, please visit us at our enrollment/open house on March 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren (1306 North Beckley Street) in North Manchester.

3 & 4 Year Old Class (3

by August 1). 4 & 5 Year Old Class (4 by August 1). Contact the church at 982-7523 with questions.

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SOCIETY PROGRAM FEATURES USS INDIANA SSN789: On Monday, March 11, the NM Historical Society will welcome Doug Lehman who will present a program about the newly commissioned USS Indiana SSN-789. The program will be held in the Assembly Room at Timbercrest Retirement Center, 2201 East St., at 6:30 p.m. It is open to the public at no cost and will be enjoyable for audiences of all ages.

Doug Lehman is a Wabash local, graduating from WHS in 1968. He attended Wabash College and graduated in 1972, he furthered his schooling at Indiana University School of Law. Lehman has been practicing as a lawyer in Wabash since 1979. In 2002,

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Lehman retired from the United States Navy as a Captain after 30 years of service in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAGC). From 1975-79, he completed his active duty at the San Francisco Navy Legal Service Office as a Prosecutor, Defense Lawyer, and Claims Attorney.

Lehman is one of the members on the board of directors for the USS Indiana Commissioning Committee. During

the program, he will be speaking on the history, background, and christening of the USS Indiana (SSN 789): a new destroyer type. The USS Indiana (SSN 789) is one of the newest Virginia-class attack submarines. It was commissioned in Florida, Sept. 29, 2018.

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You are cordially invited to the Grow Wabash County

Salute to Agriculture Tuesday, March 19, 2019 Heartland REMC•6:30-8:30 pm 350 Wedcor Avenue, Wabash

Reservations Required by March13th Reserve your spot online at growwabashcounty.com, call 260-563-5258, or email info@growwabashcounty.com Cost $30 per Person Dinner Sponsor

Honoring 2018 Family Farm of the Year:

Featuring Bruce Kettler

Reed Farms The work and cleanup continues for the open house on Urbana Yoke Parish Church which will be on March 3, 2019 right after morning services. Pictured in the new kitchen are (from left) Hilda Wilcox, Wendel Dawes and Kitty Baer. Photo provided

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John and Phyllis Wynk March 9, Troy and Jenie Friedersdof March 14 WORDS OF WISDOM “Strength and courage aren’t always measured in medals and victories. They are measured in the struggles they overcome. The strongest

people aren’t always the people who win, but the people who don’t give up when they lose.” Ashley Hodgeson 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. Thank you for practicing the Knight Way by being Re s p o n s i b l e, Respectful, and Safe!

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Indiana’s unique design and special features will benefit Special Forces. The Indiana submarine is the third US Navy vessel to hold the Indiana name. Come to the program to learn about this new type of f i g h t e r submarine,and why Hoosiers should be proud it bears their Indiana name.

CLUB RIOT: North Manchester First Brethren Church will host Club RIOT, KFC, and ParentConnect each Tuesday in March from 6:30-7:45

p.m. Club RIOT and KFC (Kids for Christ) are for kids age 4 years-3rd grade and 4th-6th grade. Each group will have a game or craft, snack, and lesson with sharing time each week.

ParentConnect is for parents to have their own parenting discussion and coffee/snack/ quiet time while kids are at their activities. The theme for kids is “Faith Case: Investigating the Fruit of the Spirit!” while parents will be using a video series called “Shepherding a

Child’s Heart.” All kids and parents are invited to join in! The church meets at 407 N. Sycamore St. For more information, contact the church office at 982-6457.

T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD has settled into their new location at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop.

Thursday’s Child serving the youngest among us, has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE.

There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose a book to keep.

Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

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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.

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

MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and

prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester.

The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes.

Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volun-

teer or leave a voice mail message.

PARTING SHOTS: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.”

Robert Louis Stevenson NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800.

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

The Last Kids Klub for the season will be Wednesday, March 27, at the Lagro United Methodist Church.

All families, friends, and community members are invited to the Kids Klub Showcase that evening. The children will be singing songs and sharing their talents starting at 6 p.m. There will be a meal for everyone following the program. Please join a fun evening celebrating our kids of Lagro.

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISS I S S I N E WA : Saturdays at Salamonie Lake is a monthly educational series of programs that are designed for families and adults

must accompany children. On Saturday, March 9 the program “Spring Crafts for Kids” will be presented at the Salamonie Interpretive Nature Center. Advance registration requested.

You can register and obtain more detailed information about this program by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127.

Join local artist Katy Gray for a series of evenings of stained glass making at Salamonie Nature Center from 6-8 p.m.

Each participant will create their choice of a snail, fish or mushrooms. The mosaic stained glass technique is different in that no soldering is

required. This workshop begins Monday, March 22 and continues March 12, 14, 19 and 22 from 6-8 p.m. each evening.

Participants should plan to attend all scheduled dates. Cost is $60 per person.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. Please call 260-468-2127 to reserve your spot.

Salamomie’s Preschool Program will be “World Frog Day” on Wednesday, March 20. Preschoolage children (ages 2-5) and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool. The class will be offered from 1011:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center in

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Lost Bridge West SRA. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appre-

ciated and can be done by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127.

Join local artist Lena Gray and learn the fundamentals of weaving using a tree branch and weaving materials to create unusual “natural” pieces of art. Meet at the Salamonie Nature Center at 1 p.m., class should last about an hour and a half. The cost is $15 per person, all supplies are included. If you would like to bring a special piece of ribbon, or other small material to incorporate into you design, feel free to do so. Advance registration is required and can be accomplished by calling 260-468-2127.

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Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, Lost Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program. Ellen Moch of the Honeywell Center, Wabash, will share upcoming 2019 Honeywell Center scheduled events, especially those to enjoy during the summer. The program is on Monday, April 1. A main dish of spaghetti will be provided.

Attendees should plan to bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation to help defray costs of the provided dish will be accepted. To register or for more information call the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-4682127.

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.

S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center summer hours are: April 1 through Oct. 31; open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Their winter hours are: Nov. 1 through March 31;

open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Tuesdays.

The S a l a m o n i e Interpretive and Nature Center phone number is 260-4682127.

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

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260571-3271.

AN ALL YOU CAN EAT FISH AND TENDERLOIN DINNER will take place Saturday, March 16 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building. The cost for this dinner will be: $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-11, children ages 5 and under are free. All proceeds go toward the Lagro Fair Board.

Carry outs are available.

MARCH BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Sandy Templin, March 2; Tina Speicher, March 5; Earl Newton, March 11; Brandi Messer, March 17; Milo Swope, March 20; Julie Hendry, March 26; Lynn Swain, March 30. Happy birthday to all!

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN MARCH TO: Chuck and Teri Marion, March 22; John and Shirley Shellenbarger.

Congratulations everyone!

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The Laketon American Legion Post 402 showed their appreciation to the Auxiliary during the Valentine weekend by serving a five-star dinner to approximately 35 Auxiliary members and a few special guests.

Tables were decorated with hearts and bouquets of red roses, later presented to each one attending.

Commander Floyd Hiner Jr. expressed the post’s appreciation of the Auxiliary and their contribution and readiness to work for the post.

Auxiliary President M i r i a m Linkenhoker, extended sincere thanks on behalf of the mem-

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Among those at the Laketon American Legion dinner were (from left) Steve Rohrer; Ray Sharp; Ron Bonewitz, Past Post Commander; Floyd Hiner Jr.; Post Commander and 5th District Sgt.-at-Arms; Lucas Courtney; Floyd Hiner III; Kyle Sharp; Richey King, Post Adjutant and Past 5th District Commander. Photo provided bers and appreciation of their thoughtfulness with meal, decorations and special servers.

Auxiliary members looks forward to the year ahead celebrating the 100th anniversary of the

Five Wabash High School students will be honored at the Wabash City Schools Board meeting on Monday, March 18.

The five — freshman Jacob Thompson, sophomore Bryson Zapata, junior Dani Lee, and seniors Chasity Honeycutt and Aaron Nickerson – are the school’s 2018-19 Kathy Swan Award winners.

The Kathy Swan Awards were started

during the spring of 2006 in memory of the late beloved Wabash High School business teacher Kathy Swan who was killed in a plane accident in the fall of 2005.

Following the accident, Wabash City Schools wished to honor her memory and created the Kathy Swan Award.

Mrs. Swan was a true champion for students, especially students who always had a positive attitude, worked hard and were motivated

to do their best without the benefit of recognition day in and day out.

Students do not apply for this award.

Instead, teachers nominate and vote on the students. This award is given to a student in each grade level, kindergarten through 12th grade, every year to pay tribute to the honor of Mrs. Swan and to provide students a well-deserved recognition for their contributions to Wabash City Schools.

American Legion and the chartering of the Auxiliary in November 1919.

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M E T H O D I S T CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services. The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages following at 10 a.m. Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m.

Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

THERE WILL BE NO MASS at Saint Patrick’s Church in Lagro during the months of January and February. This is due to the situation of heating the church during colder months.

NO MASS SUNDAY, MARCH 3 at Saint Patrick’s Church. With Saint

Patrick’s Day in March, Mass will be celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17 at 1 p.m.

Mass will be followed with a “Time of Meditation and Music” by Sara Wall on the harp. Light refreshments will follow. Feel free to come to any part of this celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. During the months of April through December Mass will be at the regular time of the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

ALL INVITED TO DORA CHRISTIAN CHURCH located at 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, Lagro to attend services.

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro.

THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite everyone to attend their Church Services at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. The church is located at 1975 Vernon Street, Wabash. Bible Study Night will be every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Please call Roxane at 260-571-7686 for more information.

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY 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 after-

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THE WEEKLY I S A A C - I S M : “Humility is a great life lesson to learn early in life. I believe tennis is a perfect vehicle to teach our youth that people do not look upon arrogance very highly.

Tennis offers players the chance to learn the difference between arrogance and confidence.

Remember, while winning is preferable to losing, neither is a comment on your character or personality. How you handle victory or defeat will say more about you as a person than the final score.”

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

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION TO: Isaac.Triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

Ribbon cut at Ohh My! Cakes: Julie McCoart and Debbie McCoart are joined by family, friends and city officials as they cut the ribbon Friday afternoon at their new business, Ohh My! Cakes. The business, located at 2 W. Market St., opened for business on Thursday, Jan. 17. It is open Tuesday through Saturday. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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of “Hee Haw,” and The Singing Contractors.

Also coming to the Honeywell Center is The Wabass Institute to perform its annual concert.

Tickets for all shows are now on sale.

Kornfield Friends is set to perform at the Honeywell Center on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

“Hee Haw” is only one of a handful of television programs that have had a profound and lasting influence on American culture with many of its skits today being woven into the American comedic fabric. Lulu Roman, Misty Rowe, Jana Jae, and Buck Trent – all four cast members of the hit country music variety show “Hee Haw” – bring a touch of “Kornfield Kounty” to fans nationwide.The hit television show, which continues to air on RFD-TV in re-runs, take the viewer to their happy place in time with some rural culture, fun humor, and some great country music. The show gets the audience involved from the beginning to the end.

Whether singing, clapping, laughing or crying, this show has something for everyone.

Roman served up many laughs and some greasy food at Lulu’s Truck Stop where the food and customer

service was usually pretty bad. In addition, she is remembered for being a member of the Hee Haw All-Jug Band and her sitting around on an old-fashioned sofa in the parlor being a deadpan character and commenting.

Rowe is known for her “Bedtime Stories” sketch. Rowe would deliver one of her bizarre stories, sometimes a rewritten nursery rhyme. By the sketchs’ end, she would deliver a humorous “moral to the story,” giggle, wink at the camera, and blow out the candle which was lit on the night stand next to the bed where the story was told.

Jae is known for having the “Blue Fiddle” and taking the “Hee Haw” audience on a musical journey. She performed as part of the Buck Owens band as well as a soloist.

Trent is known for his Pickin’ and Grinnin’ as a featured performer on “Hee Haw” as well as his years working with Roy Clark.

Tickets prices are $100, $75 and $15.

Coming to the Ford Theater on Saturday, Aug. 10, will be The Singing Contractors with a 7:30 p.m. performance.

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Kornfield Friends – featuring “Hee Haw” cast members Misty Rowe (from left), Buck Trent, Jana Jae and Lulu Roman – will be at the Honeywell Center on Aug. 9.

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The duo is bringing their job site to Wabash for an incredibly unique evening where harmonies and hammers collide! Tickets are $50, $24 and $32.

Appearing Friday, June 28 will be the Wabass Institute with its annual concert at 7 p.m. Talented double bass players from across the country will perform a concert spanning all musical genres in the intimate setting of the Honeywell Room.

Tickets are $25.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-5631102.

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Blackberry Smoke to perform at Honeywell

By The Paper staff The Southern rock/country band Blackberry Smoke is set to perform at the Honeywell Center on Tuesday, March 19.

Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100, $45 and $32.

Blackberry Smoke will perform a series of stripped-down shows this spring as part of their newly confirmed “Break It Down Tour,” the band’s first-ever acoustic tour.

The newly announced shows celebrate the release of Blackberry Smoke’s new acoustic EP, “The Southern Ground Sessions,”

released last fall.

Created as a companion to the band’s latest full-length album, “Find A Light,” the EP was recorded at Southern Ground studio in Nashville, Tenn., and features stripped-down versions of five album tracks as well as a rendition of Tom Petty’s “You Got Lucky” featuring Amanda Shires. The EP, recently named one of the “10 Best Country EPs of 2018”

by Rolling Stone, continues to receive critical acclaim.

Opening for Blackberry Smoke will be the husband and wife duo entitled Ida Mae. The duo’s

the British Music indie Rock world, Chris Turpin and Stephanie Jean present themselves as a sensual version of White Stripes meets Civil Wars meets The xx. Singing together, the couple has an unusual “which-is-

Blackberry Smoke will perform at the Honeywell Center on March 19.

Photo provided magic lies in the sensuous dovetailing of two voices and the intimacy of their songs. Their chem-

istry on stage is not just a dramatic pose and is a truly captivating sight to behold.

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Marion church to host Shirer simulcast

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MARION — Lakeview Wesleyan Church, 5316 S. Western Ave., Marion will host the 2019 Priscilla Shirer “Going Beyond” SimulcastonSaturday, April 6 from 9:50a.m. – 5:30p.m. with doors openingat 9:15a.m.

The event brings together women from all denominations and all walks of life for a day of biblical teaching, prayer and worship. Christian recording artist, Anthony Evans will lead worship via simulcast.

Shirer is a wife and

mom first, but with a Master’s Degree in Biblical Study from Dallas Theological Seminary, she brings thedepthsof Scripture to life. Shirer, who starred in the movie “The War Room” is also the author of best-selling Bible studies such as “The Armor of God” and “Discerning the Voice of God” and author of many books, including “Fervent.”

Shirer’s theme this year is “Going Beyond” to higher heights and deeper depths in a relationship with Christ.

All women in Grant County and east centralIndianaareinvited

PRISCILLA SHIRER to join together with thousands of women internationally in studying the Word of God together in unity as we walk our journey of faith. The event includes a full day of

music and worship, three study sessions led by Shirer and special times of prayer.

The event will have open captioning. This year there will be a Book Store with offerings by many Christian writers.

Lunch is provided.

TheeventisFREEwith donations accepted.

Registration is required to insure adequate food preparations. To register visit www.lakeviewwesleyan.org/pri scilla or call Annette at 765-674-7715. Deadline is Friday, March 29 or until full.

Frances Slocum Chapter DAR to Meet Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12, at the Grandstaff Hentgen Activity Room, 1241

Manchester Ave., Wabash.

The program will be given by Leon Kirk on the Daniel Boone Society. 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 ques-

tions about their family history lineage information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

‘Teddy Roosevelt’ to speak at Woman’s Clubhouse

By The Paper staff The Woman’s Clubhouse will host Teddy Roosevelt, portrayed by Gib Young on March 12.

The monthly luncheon will begin at noon with the program beginning about 1 p.m.

This will be a very

special program so make your reservations early to Mary Delauter, 563-6613 or Carol McDonald, 5632331 by March 8. For lunch, Teddy’s favorite foods will be served.

February’s Cole Porter program, which was canceled, will be rescheduled.

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Tickets for the concert, sponsored by Your Country 99.3 WCJC, are available for purchase online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

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Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30; Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

BAPTIST Emmanuel Free Will Baptist 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Phone 5633009. Terry Hinds, pastor. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 563-3009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616; Tod Masters, pastor, 219-204-2924. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 5638409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 5634750. Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (Sept. thru May); 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (June thru August); CCD 9:30 a.m. each Sunday during school year.

Weekday Masses: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15 -5:15 p.m. Saturday or anytime by appointment.

CHRISTIAN Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-563-4179.

Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Alliance Church 1200 N. Cass St., 563-8503; Sunday School all ages 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship (Kidz Worship, ages 4 through Grade 3) 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening Small Groups 6:00 p.m.; AWANA on Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting on Thursdays 7:00 p.m.

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CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Deb Peterson, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

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CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com Colerain Street Community Church 1090 Colerain St., Wabash. Pastor Luke & Janetta Robberts. Phone 1-740-689-7349. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931; fax (765) 833-6561. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner.

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CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. Manchester; www.brightlightccc.org; 982-2882. Sebrena Cline Lead Pastor, JP Freeman - Pastor Emeritus. Songs, Storytelling & Sermon. Sunday morning worship: 9 a.m. traditional & 10:30 a.m. contemporary. Nursery provided. Handicapped accessible. All are welcomed!

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Curt Turanchick, Connections Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 260-438-0256.

come and worship with us. March 17 – Youth Fundraiser Spring Banquet 6 p.m. Women’s Bible Study meets Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. Wednesday Night Prayer meeting 7 p.m. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. Sunday Night Hunger Service meets at 6:00 p.m. Sunday evenings.

UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Chris Tiedeman, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Worship 8:00am & 10:00am with kids message and wee-worship at 10am service, Multi-Media Worship W/Praise Team; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 260563-3108. Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation- Rev. John Cook. Director of Children’s Ministry - Angel Hostetler.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church Please join us for a contemporary worship service with Pastor Tom Curry at Living Faith Church this Sunday morning at 10:10 a.m. at 242 S. Huntington Street. Bible study classes for all ages begin at 9:00 am. We celebrate Holy Communion each Sunday. Please join us for worship, inspiration and fellowship. All are welcome! Our facility is handicap accessible. www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org Faith Harvest Fellowship: Come and join us at our new location! Our church address is 1717 N Wabash Street in Wabash, IN. right next to O.J. Neighbours elementary school. Fellowship time begins at 10:00 am Sunday followed by our worship celebration and children’s worship at 10:15. Faith Harvest Fellowship--where Jesus is Lord and faith abounds. Pastor Bruce Hostetler invites you to grow in your faith and experience the victory that can be yours as a follower of Jesus Christ. Wednesday evenings - Greater Faith Classes from 6:30-8pm. Come celebrate God’s greatness.

Sunday Schedule 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. 9:00 a.m.

Teen & Adult Sunday School & Children’s faith learning. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for Pre-School & Kindergarten following Children’s Message. Kids First Child Care, age 4 weeks thru 12 years 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays. Missie Edwards, Director.

Wesley Academy Pre-School includes age 3 through Pre-K. Susan Vanlandingham, Director.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church Rev. Lois Cannon, pastor. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m.

Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Mark Eastway.

Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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Apaches capture sectional crown

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

MIER — Fifty-two years.

Over five decades of promise and goals in November, only to fall short in March.

The wait is over.

Wabash High School has a boys basketball champion again.

The Apaches needed every second of the 32 minutes in the game and finally held the championship trophy high above their heads Saturday, March 2 after defeating Manchester 63-60.

“I can’t describe the feeling. It’s awesome,” Wabash head coach Paul Wright said. “I’m happy for the kids.

When you see a team work so hard, day in and day out … they deserve it.”

“This is amazing!”

Elijah Vander Velden said “We won the game defensively, and we didn’t change a thing all year,” Blake Gribben said.

Wright has been on the Wabash coaching staff for 14 years, with the last six years as head coach.

“It’s just a great feeling,” he said. “I wasn’t able to win one as a player at Southwood. It’s nice to finally get one.

“This is great for this program, this town. It’s awesome.”

Manchester coach Mark Underwood was disappointed with the outcome, but gracious in defeat.

“Even though we couldn’t get it done, I’m glad for Wabash that they did,” he said. “I congratulate them. If we couldn’t

do it, I’m glad it’s a county team.”

As both teams tried to feel each other out in the opening minutes, things stayed even. Five different Apaches, Trenton Daughtry, Elijah Vander Velden, Logan Vander Velden, Dereck Vogel and Blake Gribben all scored baskets, while Manchester’s Weston Hamby dropped in nine of the Squires’ first 10 points for a 1010 tie with 3:30 left in the quarter.

Wabash was first to make a big move scoring eight straight points on a drive from Gribben and two 3pointers from Jasper Walter to lead 16-8 with 1:38 left in the first.

Hamby answered with a 3-point play, followed by a basket from Brayden Casper to cut the Wabash lead to 16-13 after one quarter.

Kreeden Krull made it a one-point game as the Squire scored inside, but the second quarter would belong to Wabash’s Daughtry.

The Apache junior scored 10 points, including two 3-pointers.

Manchester, however, found their groove with more team play as Max Carter answered two of Daughtry’s baskets, and followed a Casper basket with a 3-pointer to cut the Apache lead to 26-24 with 1:58 left in the half.

Daughtry responded with a 3-pointer, followed by basket from Vogel for a seven-point lead, and went to the locker room up 33-26 at halftime.

During the 10minute break, a fitting song, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” played on the gym speakers, and both student sections had their own dance and sing-a-long at each end of the gym as play was ready to resume.

Hamby and Kam Lester accounted for 16 of Manchester’s 18 points in the third, but Wabash had an answer for each basket.

Lester started the half with a steal and fast break layup, but Gribben hit a jumper for Wabash.

Hamby connected on a 3-pointer, and Gribben scored 19 seconds later.

The pattern continued five more times until Kreeden Krull scored with three seconds left to get Manchester to within one point, trailing the Apaches 45-44 going into the final eight minutes.

With three quarters of fast-paced basketball in the books, the fourth quarter looked like a different basketball game.

Wabash was 3-of-6 from the free throw line in the first three quarters, then spent most of the fourth quarter at the line.

The Apaches shot 1622 from the line in the fourth quarter and connected on just one basket, while the Squires were 5-7 from the line in the fourth quarter, but kept pace with five field goals.

Wabash led by as many as seven points in the quarter before the Squires gave one last push.

Daughtry gave the Apaches a 60-54 lead with 1:57 left, but

Hamby scored seven seconds later to cut it to 60-56.

The teams traded a miss each and a turnover each, and Casper cut the Wabash lead to 60-57 with 33 seconds left.

Kallen Kelsheimer was fouled with 24.9 seconds left to give the Apaches a 61-57 lead after hitting 1-of-2 from the line.

Hamby tried to make it a one-possession game but missed a 3-pointer with 20 seconds left. The Squires grabbed the rebound, and Hamby hit his second attempt with 9.3 seconds left to cut it to 61-60.

Daughtry was quickly fouled and hit both free throws for a 63-60 Wabash lead with 7.2 seconds left, setting up Manchester’s final chance.

Hamby took the inbounds pass on the right side of the court. He pulled up at the volleyball line on the right corner to try to tie it up. His shot bounced off the rim, but Casper was there for Manchester for the rebound. The Squire senior found Caleb Stout in the left

corner for the gametying attempt, but Stout’s shot was long as the buzzer sounded, and the Apaches celebrated.

“I’m at a loss for words,” Wright said.

“Manchester is an excellent team, and they all played well.

We wanted to make them feel uncomfortable in all things. I thought we did just good enough.”

Daughtry echoed his coach’s sentiments.

“They are a great team. Wes (Hamby) is a great player,” he said.

“I knew Manchester was going to be a fight coming in.”

“This is Wabash County basketball.

It’s just a great feeling,” Wright said.

Daughtry led the Apaches with 30 points with a 17-of-20 effort from the free throw line. He added eight rebounds to his totals. Jasper Walter followed with 10 points, Gribben had nine, Logan Vander Velden had five, followed by Vogel with four, Elijah Vander Velden and Jared Holley with two each, Cont. on Page 24.

Manchester’s Weston Hamby attempts to get off a shot against Wabash in the finals of the Oak Hill basketball sectional on Saturday evening. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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Squires roll by Cass; Apax down state champions

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

MEIER — Five players hit double figure scoring, two had career highs, and Manchester scored 90 points for the first time in 20 years in a 90-59 rout of Lewis Cass Friday, March 1 in the semifinals of the Oak Hill Sectional.

“I am so proud of the team tonight,” Manchester coach Mark Underwood said. “They have bought into the fact that if you trust your teammates, are will-

ing to make the extra pass, and be there for the team, you can get more done.”

The Squires used a three-point barrage in the first quarter, hitting five from beyond the arc.

Thane Creager and Brayden Casper each hit 3-pointers, but Cass’ Easton Good kept the Kings neckand-neck scoring their first eight points, tying it at 8-8.

Manchester opened the game up with a 7-1 run, followed by an 8-0 run to lead 23-14 after one quarter.

Leading 26-18 midway through the second quarter,

Manchester used a 152 run for a 41-20 lead late in the half.

The Squires left no doubt of the outcome of the contest, starting the second half with an 18-3 run to lead 61-27 with 3:04 left in the third quarter.

In the run, Manchester’s Thane Creager and Weston Hamby each hit 3pointers, while Max Carter scored six points for a 67-34 lead after three.

“It was nice to have a deep bench and nice to go deep on a Friday night when you play (the next day),” Underwood said.

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Hamby and Creager led the Squires with 13 points each, with Hamby grabbing five rebounds and dishing out three assist.

Logan Parrett had 12 points, followed by Carter with 11, Kam Lester with 10, Austin Underwood with nine, Casper with eight, Konrad Borgmann, Kreeden Krull and Carter Bedke with four points each, and Ridge Fierstos with two points.

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to give Wabash a 17-6 lead, and went into the second quarter with a 22-14 advantage.

After Oak Hill’s Tristen Hayes scored to start the second quarter two minutes in, the wheels fell off for the Golden Eagles.

Despite the slower pace in the second quarter, Daughtry hit back-to-back 3-pointers for a 28-16 lead, followed by a long-distance basket from Vogel to make it 31-16 with 4:40 left in the half.

Jasper Walter started a final 6-0 run with a basket with 1:55 left, followed by two free

throws and a steal and lay up at the buzzer from Daughtry to give the Apaches a 37-16 halftime lead.

Wabash opened the second half with an 11-3 run and held a 5933 lead going into the final quarter.

Daughtry led Wabash with 26 points, followed by Vogel with 19, Elijah Vander Velden with 11, Logan Vander Velden with five, Wyatt Davis, Kallen Kelsheimer and Jasper Walter with four points each, and two from Blake Gribben.

Norse fall in sectional finals

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against defending Class 2A state champion Oak Hill.

Wabash raced to a 10-2 lead behind five straight points from Trenton Daughtry, including a 3-pointer, for a 5-0 lead. Dereck Vogel added a 3-pointer, and Logan Vander Velden scored on a fast break in the run.

Oak Hill settled down over the final five minutes of the first quarter, playing evenly with the Apaches, but never putting a dent into the lead.

Logan Vander Velden hit two free throws, and Daughtry hit another 3-pointer

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built a 20-14 lead by the end of the first quarter, and upped their advantage to 3120 by halftime.

LCC then outscored the Norse (6-18) 19-11 in the third quarter to build a 19-point lead heading into the fourth quarter.

Northfield stayed within striking distance with 14 steals and outscored LCC 1815 in the fourth quarter, but ran out of steam in the end.

Leading the way for the Norse was Graydon Holmes, who finished with 13 points and hit a career-high three 3pointers.

Nate Drancik finished with 12 points and four rebounds in his final game with Northfield.

Jared Peas held first-team all-state guard Carson Barrett to two points, and also finished with 10 points, four rebounds and five steals.

Logan Peas, who also played in his final game with the Norse, scored seven points to go along with his four rebounds.

Clayton Tomlinson rounded out the scoring for Northfield

with seven points, three assists and three steals.

With eight 3-pointers, the Norse set a school record for most 3-pointers made in school history.

The program will also say goodbye to seniors Daniel Driscoll and Cole Rosen.

Norse win semifinal Northfield earned a berth in the championship round of Sectional 54 with a 7248 win over Frontier (11-13) on Friday night at Tri-Central.

Logan Peas hit a 3pointer, and Drancik scored in the post in a stretch where Northfield jumped out to a 19-9 advantage by the end of the first quarter.

The lead swelled to over 20 when Jarret Shafer hit a 15-foot baseline jumper to put the Norse up 41-20 with 1:32 left in the first half.

Northfield settled for a 41-26 lead at the half. Frontier cut the lead down to 15 with 5:16 left in the third quarter, but transition buckets from Tomlinson and Logan Peas helped the Norse stretch the lead back

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and Kelsheimer with one.

For Manchester, Hamby led the way with 31 points and eight rebounds, followed by Carter with nine points and eight rebounds, Lester with nine points and four rebounds, Casper

out to 21, 57-36, by the end of the third quarter.

The lead swelled to as much as 28 in the fourth quarter, when Cole Rosen drove to the bucket for two to put the Norse up 70-42 with 2:40 to play.

Drancik led the way in the victory with 20 points and five rebounds.

Jared Peas added 15 points, five rebounds and five steals, as the Norse had 15 steals on the night as a team.

Logan Peas scored 12 points to go with five rebounds, and Tomlinson added 11 points, seven assists and five steals.

Holmes added six points and five rebounds despite foul trouble.

Knights drop opener Southwood’s boys basketball team entered sectional play on a roll, having won nine of its last 10 games.

In their sectional opener against Lafayette Central Catholic, that momentum came to a halt, as Central Catholic ran away with a 77-42 victory over Southwood Cont. on Page 25

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with seven points, five rebounds and three assists, and Krull with four points and three rebounds.

Manchester ends the season with a 1411 record, while the Apaches continue their march to regional with a 21-4 mark.

Wabash will face Frankton in the opening game of the Lapel Regional Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m.

Covington and Alexandria face off in the second game at noon.

The championship game is scheduled for

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Emmanuel captures 5th state title E m m a n u e l Christian School won its fifth straight championship in the Indiana Association of Christian Schools state basketball tourney.

Emmanuel, which entered the season as the No.1 seed, began competition on Friday, Feb. 22.

In the first game Emmanuel played Heritage Hall of Muncie. This was an easy win with the final score being 5820. Preston Ritzema had 14 points, JC Frank 12 points and Jack Niccum 10 points.

Cornerstone of Indianapolis played Fishers to advance to the championship game. Cornerstone won big to set up the third meeting between Emmanuel and Cornerstone.

Emmanuel had won the two regular season meetings, but the games were close.

The championship

Members of the Emmanuel Christian School state champion basketball team are (front row, from left) Japheth Niccum, Jack Niccum, Aaron Necessary, Preston Ritzema; Head Coach Jeff Miller (back row, from left) , Collin Gouvan, Brogan Templin, Levi Hinds, JC Frank, Riley Miller, and Coach Merrill Templin. Photo provided game on Saturday was tight from the start and at the end of the first quarter it was 20-17 with Emmanuel on top.

During the second quarter Cornerstone lit it up and ran out to a 12-point lead, 37-25.

It was then that Emmanuel went on a 15-0 run to end the

Norse fall at Tri-Central High School.

Southwood (12-11) fell behind 36-19 by the half, and never recovered.

“We didn’t hit in the first half,” Southwood coach John Burrus said.

“And if we would’ve, we would’ve had a really good chance to extend that game.

The first quarter was

first half with a 41-37 lead.

E m m a nu e l ’s Ritzema was in foul trouble, picking up three in the first half.

Cornerstone was led by senior Durango Payne, who scored 33 points in the championship game. With 5 minutes left in the game Payne was

called for a charging foul, picking up his fifth foul of the game.

Emmanuel went on to win 75-63.

Ritzema scored 20 points, Riley Miller had 19 points and Frank had 18 points.

Emmanuel will lose only one senior this year.

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good. We were down (four at 15-11). Then in the second quarter, we played a little below that level. That added up to being down 16. Against them, now you have to go after them, and that’s how they like to play. They’re up tempo. They’re just really a good team.”

Things went from bad to worse for

Southwood out of the gates in the third quarter.

LCC outscored the Knights 25-9 in a decisive third quarter.

“We couldn’t afford to miss all those easy baskets early in the game that we did,” Burrus said. “That really bit us later.”

Dallas Holmes led Southwood with 19 points, three

rebounds and three steals.

Jackson

Simons

added six points and seven rebounds, and Carson Rich finished with five points and three rebounds.

The Knights will lose Holmes, Quentin Perry

and

Luke

Winer to graduation.

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Kudos for Strudels Laura Kurella

Growing up Catholic, Lent was (and is) always started by ridding the kitchen of all the things to make sweets, which is how

the day before Ash Wednesday got to be called Fat Tuesday!

“The point,” my mother said, “is to remove what might lead us into temptation. By ridding the house of these things, we in turn will be delivered from evil Amen!”

Every Lent, I hear my mother and, perhaps that is why on this final day to indulge in all things, crispy, creamy and amazingly-sweet and highly caloric I am also thinking strudel – her

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF LAND OCCUPIERS TO BE HELD FOR THE WABASH COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT To all occupiers of lands lying within the boundaries of the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District, notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of March, 2019, registration beginning at 7:30 a.m., an annual meeting will be held for the purpose of making a full and due report of their activities and financial affairs since the last annual meeting and to elect one supervisor for the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District of the State of Indiana.

All land occupiers and other interested parties are entitled to attend.

The meeting will be held at the Heartland REMC Building in Wabash, IN. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Rob Shellhamer, Chairman

favorite!

A delicate delight that has been around for centuries, strudel is believed to be an adaptation of Turkish baklava which, according to internet sources, was first introduced to Austria in 1453.

With a recipe for strudel appearing in a1696 handwritten Viennese, the heritage of this dish is like most people – of blended descent.

Bearing a German name that translates literally into, "whirlpool" or "eddy," strudel developed deep roots as a traditional pastry from the area formerly belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire – the land that produced my full bloodline.

While many other nationalities have their own adaptations, the traditional Hungarian, Austrian and Czech pastry (that I grew up with) is made from pastry dough that is very elastic in nature and can be stretched by hand until it is so thin you can read a newspaper through it!

God did bless me with a mother who made a spectacular

strudel from scratch, which is how I know just how tedious, laborintensive and messy it can be! This is why – sorry, Mom - I always have a package of Phyllo (Filo) dough in my freezer - because it makes a quicker, cleaner and close substitute!

Strudel is not only a great way to clean out your cupboards for Lent, because you can place pretty much anything you want in it, from meats to sweets, but it is also a healthier alternative to those thick and heavy pie crusts. In fact, using phyllo dough in place of a pie crust is a wise choice that one should

Truly an indulgence on oh-so-many levels, there like a slice of a super freshly-made strudel. Ah! pher: Laura Kurella make all year through! made strudel and for Here now are some those of you wish to sweet and savory ways embark of making an to indulge in a simply- extraordinary, from

Sweet ‘n’ Easy Cheese Strudel 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 large egg white, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 1/2 cup raisins, optional 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil 1 tablespoon butter, melted 8 sheets phyllo dough, (14 x18 inches), thawed 2 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs Powdered sugar, for dusting, optional Preheat oven to 365 degrees. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, egg white, vanilla and lemon zest then, using a fork, stir gently until well combined. Switching to a large rubber spatula, gently fold in ricotta, mixing just until combined. Sprinkle in raisins, if using, then set aside. In a small bowl, combine oil and butter then pair with a pastry brush and set aside.

Unroll thawed phyllo dough sheets onto a clean, dry rolling surface then cover the dough with a sheet of wax paper that is then covered by a slightly damp tea/dish towel to prevent it from drying out.

Working quickly, lay one sheet of dough on the prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of the oil/butter mixture over the sheet then sprinkle it with a 1/2 teaspoon of the breadcrumbs. Repeat this process quickly, 6 more times, being sure to align each sheet over the previous one. Lay the 7th sheet of dough on top then sprinkle it with just the remaining breadcrumbs.

Reserve remaining oil/butter mixture. Gently spoon cheese filling in a long, 12-by-2-inch mound along the long edge of the dough, leaving a 3-inch border between the mound and the short edges of the dough. Fold up, loosely, along the long edge, jellyroll style, to roll up strudel. Turn strudel so that it is seam-side down on the baking sheet, then fold/tuck in and open ends beneath the roll. Brush strudel with remaining oil mixture then, using a sharp knife, cut four short (1-inch) diagonal slashes along the top of strudel for steam. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on pan for 5 minutes then carefully transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool. Just before serving, dust strudel with powdered sugar, if desired, and slice with a serrated knife.

NOTE: To ensure the smoothest texture for your strudel filling, check the labels on the part-skim ricotta and choose one that does not contain gums or stabilizers.

Approximate servings per recipe: 8. Nutrition per serving: Calories 244; Fat 6g; Sodium 175 mg; Potassium 154 mg; Carbohydrates 42g; Fiber 2g; Sugars 21g; Protein 7g.

Old Country (Hungarian) Cabbage Strudel 1 pound cabbage, cored and shredded (about 1/2 head) 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 8 ounces unsalted butter, divided use 10 sheets phyllo dough, thawed Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter the bottom of a large baking/roasting pan. Spread cab-

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bage out evenly in pan. Season with salt and pepper then cut up 4 ounces of the butter into small pieces and sprinkle over cabbage. Cover pan tightly with foil to seal well. Bake until tender and golden brown, about 50 to 60 minutes, occasionally stirring cabbage and resealing. Once cabbage attains golden brown color, remove from oven. Uncover and allow to cool to room temperature or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Once cooled, preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small saucepan, melt remaining 4 ounces butter.

Place a sheet of parchment paper on a work surface with the narrow end closest to you. Top with a sheet of phyllo dough. Sprinkle dough with a little butter then top with another sheet of dough, and sprinkle again with butter. Repeat until all 10 sheets are buttered and stacked then arrange cabbage on the dough at end closest to you, in a thick layer 2 inches deep. Spread evenly to within an inch of the edges.

With the help of the parchment paper, roll the dough, starting at the end with the cabbage. Flip ends in as you roll, enclosing cabbage. Brush top of roll with remaining butter, place on baking sheet and bake until golden, about 40 minutes or until crispy brown.

Serve hot or warm.

Approximate Servings per recipe: 8. Nutrition per serving: Calories 268; Fat 24g; Sodium 250 mg; Carbohydrate 15g; Fiber 2g; Sugars 2g; Protein 3g.

Awesome Apple Strudel 6 cups apples, tart, sliced 2/3 cup raisins, optional 1 lemon rind, grated 2/3 cup cane sugar 2 teaspoons Saigon cinnamon 1/3 cup almonds, ground 8 ounces phyllo pastry dough, 1/2 box, thawed 1 3/4 cups butter, melted, divided use 1 cup breadcrumbs, finely crushed Preheat oven to 365 degrees. In a large bowl, combine apples with raisins, lemon rind, sugar, cinnamon and almonds then set aside. Place 1 sheet of the dough on a kitchen towel and, using a pastry brush, sprinkle with melted butter. Place a second sheet on top and sprinkle with butter again.

Repeat until 6 sheets have been used, along with about 1/2 cup of butter.

In a small saucepan, combine bread crumbs with 1/4 cup of melted butter and cook over medium heat just until lightly browned. Remove from heat and sprinkle half of the buttered breadcrumbs onto the top of the last sheet. Mound 1/2 of the apple filling in a 3-inch strip along the narrow end of the phyllo, leaving a 2-inch border. Lift towel, using it to roll dough over filling in a jelly roll fashion, then place on prepared baking sheet, leaving room for a second roll. Brush top of strudel with butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of buttered breadcrumbs. Repeat entire procedure to create a second strudel, and place it about 4 inches apart from the other strudel on the prepared pan.

Bake strudels for 30 to 45 minutes or until nicely browned on top.

Recipe makes two full-size strudels. Approximate servings per recipe: 32. Nutrition per serving: Calories 240; Fat 13g; Sodium 247 mg; Carbohydrate 26g; Fiber 2g; Sugars 9g; Protein 3g.

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United Fund matches Chili for Charity funding The Wabash County United Fund distributed $10,000 on Feb. 26 to eight local non-profit organizations. The funds were part of the 2018 Annual Campaign conducted by Wabash County United Fund.

This is the eighth consecutive year for the United Fund matching partnership with the Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity, bringing the total partnership commitment to $80,000.

“This $10,000 matching fund is just one of the tools United Fund uses to fight for families in Wabash County who struggle to make ends meet,” UF Executive Director Steve Johnson said.

“Partnering with Chili for Charity and other organizations creates even greater impact and results in lasting change.”

The organizations who received this year’s monetary awards include: Blessings in a Backpack – Wabash: Blessings in a Backpack in Wabash provides weekend food kits for approximately 500 elementary students who qualify for free or reduced lunches at Metro North E l e m e n t a r y, S o u t h w o o d Elementary, Sharp Creek Elementary and OJ Neighbours Elementary schools.

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H o n e y w e l l F o u n d a t i o n E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach Program (EOP): Honeywell F o u n d a t i o n E d u c a t i o n a l Outreach provides curriculum-based, arts-in-education opportunities to students in Wabash County and beyond.

EOP supplements arts programming in the schools and teaches students critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills that take them successfully beyond the classroom and into the real world. EOP focuses on key educational issues including College & Career Readiness and early childhood literacy.

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Manchester Early Learning Center: Manchester Early Learning Center (MELC) provides affordable preschool, childcare and after school activities in North Manchester.

The new MELC facility is licensed by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and meets state and county requirements for health, safety, nutrition and programming for youth in Wabash County.

Wabash FAME (Foundation for Art & Music in Education): Wabash FAME fosters and perpetuates creativity through multicultural arts education. FAME believes in the value and power of the arts to kindle imagination, encourage thinking and enhance human development.

Wabash County Transit: Wabash County Transit (WCT) provides transportation for all ages and incomes in Wabash County and is operated by Living Well in Wabash County.

WCT removes transportation barriers to community services, health care, employment, shopping, recreation and more within Wabash County.

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Linda Wilk of Hands of Hope/Family Service Society receives a check from United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson to Wabash Fame Director Judy Ward.

Beverly Ferry accepts a check for Wabash County Transit from United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

Teresa Galley, Honeywell Foundation Director of Education and Outreach, accepts a check from United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson. patients with sup- I n c o m e / F i n a n c i a l portive equipment, S t a b i l i t y , supplies assistance, H e a l t h / H e a l t h y and transportation Living and and prescription Education.

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United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson presents a check to Krissy Cunningham, who was representing Blessings in a Backpack. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Janet French of the Manchester Early Learning Center receives a check from United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

Lighthouse Mission representative Marry Harris receives a check from United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson.

Wabash County Cancer Society representatives Theresa Sites and Sharon and Bob Schachamann receive a check from United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson. president of the UF volunteer board of directors.

W a b a s h Cannonball Chili for Charity and Wabash County United Fund are locally governed non-profit organizations dedicated to providing financial support to qualified nonprofit organizations serving Wabash County. For more information about

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