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Suspect in First Merchants Bank robbery arrested by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com One week after the Feb. 19 robbery of F i r s t Merchant’s Bank on Market Street, the suspect, William E. Dickerson, 24, Corydon, was arrested at a residence in Lincolnville. WILLIAM E. The suspect DICKERSON was arrested on Feb. 26 at 1:30 p.m. on a warrant from Harrison County. A witness observed the hooded suspect in the robbery leave the bank and walk in the direction of a vehicle. Video surveillance from Stinson’s Trading Post, 98 West Canal Street, Wabash, was used to identify the vehicle in which Dickerson left the scene. The owner of the vehicle was identified by Wabash City Police Chief Larry Schnepp and questioned at the police department. The owner of the vehicle stated that he let Dickerson borrow the vehicle. Detective Captain James Kirk had previously received a tip from a citizen who believed Dickerson to be the robber. Dickerson was questioned at the police department and placed in the Wabash County Jail on a 72-hour hold while paperwork concerning the bank robbery was completed. Police believe Dickerson to be the suspect in the armed robbery of CITGO gas station on Valentines Day as well. According to court records, Dickerson has a criminal history dating back to March of 2008 when he was charged with robbery, auto theft, theft, and residential entry, all felonies. He pled guilty to robbery and auto theft in October of 2008. The remaining charges were dropped. Dickerson was sentenced to 20 years for robbery and three years for auto theft, served concurrent, with 10 years suspended. According to the Harrison County Probation Department, he was released from the Indiana Department of Corrections on July 22, 2013 to begin serving 10 years probation. Originally from Corydon, Dickerson was arrested on a warrant from Harrison County issued Dec. 30 of last year. The warrant was issued after Dickerson’s suspended sentence was revoked. The Harrison County Probation Department said that the petition to revoke Dickerson’s suspended sentence was a result of multiple probation violations, including: missing appointments with probation, failure to report a change of address, failure to report a change of employer, failure to make any payments toward (continued on page 9)

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VanCleave returns to Northfield following life-threatening accident by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com Northfield High School Assistant Principal Max VanCleave is back at work after four and a half months of surgeries, recovery, and physical therapy following an automobile accident last October that nearly took his life. “It feels good,” said VanCleave. “I received a very warm welcome as I came in.” “We’re so lucky this man’s alive,” said Superintendent Sandra Weaver as she passed by his office. VanCleave finished physical therapy near the end of January, ahead of schedule. “That made me feel good, but it’s not about how tough I am, it’s about how God has assisted me and walked me through all this,” he was sure to note.

The accident and long recovery was a humbling experience for VanCleave. He noted how we take a lot for granted, like being able to walk, tie our shoes, and just to be alive. He wanted to be sure that everyone knew about the extensive support he was offered by the Northfield staff, the great job they did filling in for him, support offered through cards and kind words, and donation buckets put out by the athletic director during sporting events to help with his medical bills, which exceeded $1 million. He talked about the quality people he has the honor of working with on a daily basis more than he talked about his accident and injuries, but that’s just the kind of guy Max is – gracious. The remarkable odds he beat, however, cannot be ignored. On the morning of Oct. 2, VanCleave (continued on page 9)

NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL MAX VANCLEAVE sits in front of a “Welcome Back” banner in his office Feb. 28 after returning from a four month medical leave following a life-threatening automobile accident in October. VanCleave expressed his sincere thanks to the Northfield staff for their support during his recovery. (photo by Eric Stearley)

Woods responds to termination following work release violations by Emily Armentrout emily@thepaperofwabash.com On Sunday, Feb. 23, Sheriff Bob Land terminated Walter Woods, Reserve Deputy and Wabash County Sheriff candidate, from the Wabash County S h e r i f f ’ s Department. Following the termination, Sheriff WALTER WOODS Land issued a s t a t e m e n t explaining the action. After reviewing Sheriff Land’s statement with legal council, Woods issued a response. As both are candidates in the upcoming

Republican primary election for Wabash County Sheriff, Woods’ response has been included in full, just as Land’s statement was included in full last week. Woods responded as follows: “As a Republican candidate for Sheriff of Wabash County, I welcome this opportunity to address the circumstances surrounding the decision of the current sheriff, who is also seeking our party’s nomination in the upcoming primary, to discharge me from my role as a reserve deputy with the department; a position that I have held for approximately 12 years. “At issue is whether I acted improperly by permitting my work release employee to travel, in the course of his employment, outside the State of Indiana. I believe the evidence clearly shows that, given the facts known to me at the time, I (continued on page 8)

Bumgardner to be Chief Business Officer for Manchester Community Schools by Emily Armentrout emily@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash City S c h o o l s announced on Feb. 28 that S c o t t Bumg ardner, c u r r e n t W a b a s h Middle School principal and Lady Apache basketball head coach, will be leaving SCOTT the district at BUMGARDNER the end of the school year to become business manager for Manchester Community Schools. Bumgardner has been with Wabash City Schools for the past 13 years, beginning as a middle school social studies teacher and working his way up to principal. As the girls head basketball coach, he led the team to six straight sectional championships and became the district’s winningest basketball coach. “Scott’s opportunity to advance his career in education is bittersweet,” said Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan in a press release from the school district. “Scott’s influence has meant so much to the students, faculty and the community of Wabash. I am sure his legacy will be felt for years to come. Although I am happy for he and his family for this new opportunity, his leadership and friendship will be missed.” “I am very excited about the school system, the leadership and the community,” Bumgardner told The Paper. “It is a great opportunity for me, but it is also bittersweet because of all the memories here and the great people and opportunity I was given here.” Bumgardner’s new position at Manchester Community Schools will revolve around finances and facilities. His responsibilities will no longer include coaching. “I will not be coaching in Manchester school districts. I will be totally focused on the business manager’s position,” added Bumgardner. Wabash City Schools’ Chief Business Officer Jan Roland, will be retiring at the end of this school year. This is a position for which Bumgardner was selected prior to his acceptance of the job in North Manchester. That position will see no vacancy, as current athletic director for Wabash City Schools, Matt Stone, will take over as chief business officer begin(continued on page 7)

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Timbercrest Senior Living Community hires Miller and Vineyard Timbercrest Senior Living Community is pleased to announce the appointment of Faith Miller as director of development. Miller was previously Timbercrest’s community relations coordinator and was instrumental in the recent Festival of Trees, which kicked off Timbercrest’s 125th anniversary celebration. Before joining Timbercrest, Miller served in fundraising for the American Diabetes Association and was a pharmaceutical representative for Bayer. Miller lives in North Manchester and is married to Greg Miller who teaches seventh grade math and is the head football coach for Manchester High School. They have one daughter, Gracie, and are members of the First Brethren Church in North

Manchester. “I enjoy serving in an organization that truly makes a difference and has been doing so for 125 years. I look forward to building relationships and forming bonds with new friends and family members who will help Timbercrest succeed for another 125 years,” said Miller. Timbercrest Senior Living Community is also pleased to announce the appointment of Carrie Vineyard as community relations coordinator. Her primary duty will be to increase public awareness of Timbercrest through the planning and implementation of events, as well as building relationships with community organizations and individuals. Vineyard is a life-

FAITH MILLER long resident of North Manchester and a Purdue University graduate with a degree in communication and public relations. Vineyard has experience working in radio and newspaper as well as direct sales. Vineyard is married to Ben Vineyard, and they

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long been recognized as a leader in the care of older adults. The Timbercrest familylike atmosphere stems from its Christian heritage and respect for the dignity of each resident. These ingredients, blended together, provide a home where residents become part of a large, caring community. The staff and residents are excited to welcome Faith and Carrie to the Timbercrest family.

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Donna Shalala David Thrush and Katie Jackson to wed comes to MU to speak out about government programs David Thrush, Wabash, and Katie Jackson, Indianapolis, would like to announce their engagement. Katie is the daughter of Rob and April Jackson, Indianapolis. She is a 2010 graduate of Lawrence North High School. She is currently attending Taylor University to get her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Educational Ministries. She will graduate in 2015. David is the son of Randy and Vickie Thrush, Wabash. He is a 2008 graduate of Northfield High School and a 2012 graduate of Taylor University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. He is currently attending Indiana Wesleyan University. He will graduate in April 2014 and pursue a job as a registered nurse. The couple plans to wed June 1 at 6 p.m. at the Indiana Historical Society in downtown Indianapolis.

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DONNA SHALALA Social Security, Medicare and Obamacare: Is government getting too big?

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March of Dimes family shares story of premature son Our family story begins with a hopeful married couple wanting to start their family. As all couples ready for this adventure, we never thought we wouldn’t be able to get pregnant right away. After some time and testing, we decided to see a fertility specialist. Then, over two and a half years later, we were blessed with what started as a healthy pregnancy. Sure I had morning sickness every day for the first six months and some other normal pregnancy symptoms and pains along the way, but overall it was going pretty well until roughly 11 p.m. on April 1, 2006. I started to bleed uncontrollably. We rushed to Dukes Memorial Hospital and the nurses quickly hooked me to monitors. Lab tests and an ultrasound were ordered and soon the doctor explained to us that I was having a placental abruption. They let us know they were setting up for an emergency caesarian. It was seven weeks before our baby was to be born. Our son, Jared, was born a little after 4 a.m. on April 2, 2006. He was born at 33 weeks gestation at 4 lbs. 9oz. He had a collapsed lung and

wasn’t breathing very easily. They were keeping him in the nursery instead of letting him be with us. After a couple hours the Lutheran NICU ambulance arrived. They started him on a ventilator and let me see him briefly. They then took him to the NICU at Lutheran. My husband and his parents followed the ambulance to the hospital. I was devastated. I knew, of course, he was being taken were he needed to be but wasn’t a new baby supposed to be with his mom? After I was released (the next day), Lutheran was the first place I went. Jared was still hooked up to the ventilator and we were still unable to hold him. He also had a feeding tube in his mouth and IVs. After 3-4 days they tried him off the ventilator and put him on a bubble C-Pap machine and soon he had graduated to oxygen. Once he was off the first two machines and on oxygen, we were able to hold our son. Soon after that we were able to start bottle feedings. Lutheran NICU was terrific. The nurses and staff were amazing. While Jared was in the NICU, I stayed at the Hope House that is

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PREMATURE JARED born April 2 was seven weeks early. He weighed 4lbs 9 ounces, had a collapsed lung and wasn’t breathing easily. (photo provided)

JARED, NOW 7 YEARS OLD, is just a normal little boy. No signs of that premature baby, struggling when born seven weeks early. (photo provided)

Rospond to be Manchester’s new pharmacy dean

A strategic, collaborative leader with deep experience in pharmacy education is the next dean of M a n c h e s t e r University’s College of Pharmacy. Raylene Rospond, deputy provost of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, will join Manchester University as vice president and dean on June 30, announced MU President Jo Young Switzer. Rospond succeeds Dean Dave McFadden, who assumes the presidency of the University on July 1. “Raylene Rospond comes to Manchester University College of Pharmacy with years of successful teaching and administration,” said Switzer. “She is a good fit for Manchester’s Mission and strategic plan. She is highly respected both in pharmacy

accreditation and in regional accreditation.” At Drake, Rospond led strategic plans that gained re-accreditation of the pharmacy program, new laboratories and enhanced physical facilities. During her leadership, Drake doubled the endowment and scholarships and transformed the curriculum for the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. “This opportunity allows me to aid the Manchester pharmacy faculty who are building a distinctive pharmacy program while working strategically and collaboratively across the University to develop programs and initiatives that will contribute to the ongoing vitality of those serving northeast Indiana,” said Rospond. The four-year, pro-

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fessional Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) program is in the process of enrolling its third class on its stateof-the-art campus in north Fort Wayne. Rospond earned a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy at Creighton University and her Pharm.D. at the University of Texas. She served as associate professor, associate dean and chair of pharmacy practice at Drake before becoming dean of the College of Pharmacy and Health Services in 2003. She became deputy provost in June 2013. Manchester began a national search for a new Pharmacy dean after the Board of Trustees announced last October that McFadden would become the new president of the University. President Switzer plans to retire on June

RAYLENE ROSPOND 30. The MU College of Pharmacy has “candidate accreditation” from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) affirmation that it is expected to mature into a fully accredited program that will qualify its first graduates in spring 2016 to take state Board of Pharmacy exams. For more about the Manchester University College of Pharmacy, visit pharmacy.manchester.edu.

the hospital. After about a month, Jared was released to home. He weighed 5 lbs. He had to wear an apnea monitor for a couple months. Jared is now 7 years old and you

would never guess that he had been premature. He is an active child and is doing well in school. He is an excellent big brother to his brother Logan, who is three years old.

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3 bedroom 1.5 NEW LISTING bath ranch home, located on a quiet dead end street, features hardwood floors under the carpet in bedrooms and we think hallways. Living room and kitchen are all open. Large 4 seasons room on the back of the home with a deck out the back. Lots of storage. A one car attached garage and a 1.5 car detached insulated garage. Price drastically reduced for a quick sale. MLS #201404483 $79,900

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This home has had some im- NEW LISTING provements in the last 30 days including New GFA high efficiency furnace, water heater, 100amp breaker service, steel front door, sump pump and more. 2 bedrooms on main floor & 2 bedrooms & landing upstairs. Large 2 tier deck in back with above ground pool & chain link fenced back yard. Sold "as-is". Seller Requires buyers to obtain a Free Prequalification letter from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage or proof of cash funds. MLS #201404483 $29,900

1 acre lot just on the edge of city limits gives you convenience of town but all country. Many updates in last few years include Vinyl windows, vinyl siding, carpet, ceramic tile, kitchen cabinets & counters, all new bath, pressure tank, water heater, compressor in air condition, furnace & more. Hardwood floors under carpet if you prefer. Enclosed front porch is heated & carpeted for additional living space. Nice small deck on front w/large deck across back of house. 2 car det garage/workshop & nice large shed. Come take a look. Possession day of close. MLS #984407 $69,900

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3 bedroom home on large corner lot is having some fresh painting & repairs done just for you. Features 2 full baths, including & master w/walk in closet 5.3 x 5.9. Open concept living, dining and kitchen. Kitchen has breakfast bar area, gas range, dishwasher & disposal. Patio in back off living room and large storage barn. 2 Car att heated garage. Laundry can be off kitchen or also has hook up in garage. Price has been reduced, looking for a buyer, call today. MLS #796939 $84,000

able from committee members or at the YMCA. Silent auction items will be available for purchase to the highest bidder. There will be such items as: purses, a food lover’s basket, a school supply basket, heart necklace and earrings, a gardener’s basket and other donated items. Our Wabash committee is: Jane Barlow, Dawn Hamm, Melissa Vaughn, Sandy Craft and Stacey Bone. Check out our Facebook pages for more information. If you would like to start a team, volunteer for the walk or the planning committee, or learn more about the March for Babies in Wabash County, please contact Pat Vanlandingham at 260-563-3476 or atpjvan1505@cinergymetro.net; or Jane Barlow at edbx3471@comcast.n et or 260-563-7379.

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preterm birth and infant mortality for another five years. The Wabash County March for Babies Committee is looking for Teams and/or walkers to participate in our walk on May 3 at Paradise Spring Park in Wabash. Celebrate with us and help the March of Dimes continue their work! Sign up online at marchforbabies.org for an existing team or join Team Wabash. If you would like to start a new team contact Pat Vanlandingham or another committee member. Join us March 21 for our combined Kick-Off Celebration and Zumbathon! Kick-Off will be from 5—5:30 p.m. Come and meet our ambassador family and pick up supplies and ideas for the walk. The Zumbathon will be from 6—8 p.m. and tickets will be avail-

baby. On Nov. 27, the president signed into law the PREEMIE Reauthorization Act. A top March of Dimes priority, this law renews federal research, education and intervention activities related to

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The editorial staff of The Paper invites readers to submit letters to the editor on timely issues. To ensure fairness to everyone, we have established the following guidelines: Mailed and faxed letters must be signed. All submissions, including by email, must include an address and daytime telephone number for verification. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for length, content and readability. Also, per the editor’s judgment, personal attacks, inflammatory statements and legally objectionable material will not be printed. The editor must also limit readers to submitting a maximum of two letters per month, regardless of whether previous letters have been published, due to space allotments in each weekly issue. Please limit all letters to 500 words or less.

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Kiwanis Pancake Day to feature pancake eating contest

by Emily Armentrout emily@thepaperofwabash.com Every year Kiwanis Pancake Day is held at the 4-H Fairgrounds, serving up delicious all-youcan-eat pancakes and sausage to the community. This year, Pancake Day is on March 8, and the pancakes will be served starting at 6:30 a.m. You can come and eat with the community or you can pick up your pancakes to go. They will be serving pancakes until 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any Kiwanis member at $6 for adults and $4 for those under 18 years old. Children age 5 and under eat free. Tickets can also be purchased at the door at $7 for adults and $5 for those under 18. All proceeds are used to benefit community activities such as Wabash

County Schools Reading Program, Northfield and Wabash High School Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids, Special Olympics, Spelling Bee, and the Beauchamp & McSpadden Self Reliance Awards. Wabash Kiwanis Club also sponsors Riley Hospital for Children and many other youth activities throughout the community. This year the Kiwanis Club has decided to add some excitement to Pancake Day. Sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, Pancake Day will feature a three round pancake eating contest. “We thought we’d try to have some fun with it this year,” said Jordan Tandy, Kiwanis Club Pancake Day chairman. Participating in the first round are high school football play-

ers from Northfield, Southwood and Wabash. The second round will be a duel. Team one will be made up of officers from the Wabash Police Department, Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, and the North Manchester Police Department. Team two will be made up of local firefighters. On the police team will be Patrolman Nate Birch, Sergeant Brian Enyeart, Deputy Ryan Baker and Detective Matt Shrider. On the firefighter team will be Ryan Rosen, Adam Copeland, Kenny Kime and Scott Reese. The final round will include some prominent members of the community inhaling pancakes to become the King (or Queen) of the Pancakes. This round will feature Mayor Robert Va n l a n d i n g h a m , Executive Director of

the Wabash County Convention and Visitors Bureau Christine Flohr, her husband, Brooks Flohr, a metal fabricator for Schlemmer Brothers Metalworks, and Clint Kugler, CEO of the Wabash County YMCA. Others participating in the open round include Jason Callahan, Wabash City Schools superintendent, Chris Newport, general manager of Welbrooke of Wabash, Eric Stearley, editor of The Paper, Wayne Denger, financial advisor for Edward Jones, Joe Slacian, editor of The Plain Dealer, Jonathan Cornell, head pastor at Wabash Presbyterian Church, J.P. Hall, east region director for Indiana Landmarks and his wife, Jenica Hall, Andy McCord, radio personality, Dr. John Conner, DDS and Patrick Sullivan,

Wabash Marketplace Director. This event should bring a lot of entertainment and some friendly competition to Pancake Day. “Do I have a chance to win? Let’s just say, if I were a betting man, which I am, I’d put money on me,” Denger told The Paper. “Why so confident? I have been known to finish my meal before others have taken their first bite.” After having a little fun, Denger added, “In all seriousness, we are really excited about this event and hope the people of Wabash County can make it out.” “Pancake Day has been an annual event for the Wabash Kiwanis Club for a number of years now and it gives us an opportunity to bring the community together to enjoy a good meal and raise funds for a good

cause,” said Pancake Day Committee memeber, Drew Callahan. For additional

information on tickets, contact Jordan Tandy at 260-330-3604 or jtandy@wabashlaw.com.

North Manchester Public Library teams with Manchester Community Schools to promote reading

The North Manchester Public Library (NMPL), is partnering with MCS for this initiative, and has graciously offered to provide students with more reading options and opportunities. NMPL is allowing all students enrolled in M a n c h e s t e r

Community Schools, as well as preschool students within the taxable district, the opportunity to acquire a library card at no charge. While students living in city limits have been able to obtain a card in the past, now all students—regardless of

address—will be able to utilize the outstanding resources at the public library. To secure a library card, they must: •Provide proof of enrollment (report card or Powerschool access for MCS students; copy of payment receipt or proof of

address for preschool students) •Be present when signing up for the card (a parent cannot do it without the student present) •Observe the limit of 25 items (only items for a student may be used on this card) •Respect that no

Bumgardner to be Chief Business Officer for Manchester Community Schools... continued from front page ning in the 2014-2015 school year. “Matt is very competent, and to me, seems an obvious choice to take the chief business officer position,” Callahan told The Paper. “Wabash does not plan to wait long on naming a successor for either principal or coach of the Lady Apaches’ basketball program,” assured Callahan. “Once Scott’s resignation is final, I plan to bring the new principal and our new coach to the board for

approval. I will do this by the March 17 board meeting. I feel that we have the right leaders to step into the roles and pick up where Scott left off.” Mike Mattern is slated to become the Wabash Middle School principal after the closing of W.C. Mills at the end of this school year, and there is no word yet on who will become the new athletic director or Lady Apache basketball head coach. “Wabash City

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continued from front page did nothing improper. “Indiana law authorized certain individuals who have committed a non-violent criminal offense to be placed on work release. In our county, the program is administered by Wabash County Community Corrections. This program has been supported by many of our local businesses, including my own. I operate two businesses under the name “Tri-W.” One involves heating, plumbing and electrical contracting, and the second involves farming and boarding horses. “Last August I agreed to accept, as a work release participant, an employee who had worked at Tri-W prior to his incarceration. He had just been convicted of a traffic offense. I signed the standard community corrections agreement, which states, in part, as follows: “’Participants may be released for work at a place of full-time employment within Wabash, Miami, Kosciusko, Fulton, Huntington, or Grant Counties in the State of Indiana. Participants may work outside of the counties listed above, only in order to maintain employment which he held prior to beginning his current sentence.’ “Both of my Tri-W

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businesses are located in Wabash County. In complete accordance with the agreement, I discussed with the director of C o m m u n i t y Corrections the fact that this employee would indeed occasionally work outside the counties listed “in order to maintain the employment which he held prior to the beginning of his current sentence.” Between August of 2013 and February of this year, this employee worked in several counties other than the six counties listed above. Because of our prior understanding, and because the employee wore a GPS monitor, Community Corrections was well aware of his location at all times. On none of these occasions did C o m m u n i t y Corrections complain to me about this employee working in a county other than one of the six listed. “Approximately two weeks ago, Tri-W sent this employee, in the course of his employment, to rural Monee, Illinois. Although others accompanied this employee, I did not. However, nothing in the rules of Wabash County Community Corrections require that this employee perform his work only in my presence. Indeed, many work release participants regularly perform their duties under the supervision of various members of their employer’s workforce. In any event, this employee returned to Wabash County on schedule and as expected. “There was no reason for me to believe that this trip was any different than those occasions when the employee traveled to work in Starke County, or in Cass

County, or in LaGrange County; all of which were well known and which occurred without complaint. “The one-page agreement utilized by C o m m u n i t y Corrections is entitled “Work Release E m p l o y m e n t Restrictions.” I have endeavored to follow those restrictions explicitly. Certainly, I had no way of knowing what other restrictions may have been placed upon this employee by the court, or by the probation department, or by Community Corrections. If, as it now appears, he was ordered not to leave the state, and if I had known of that restriction, then I certainly would not have authorized his travel to Illinois. The employee never told me that he was ordered not to leave the state. The C o m m u n i t y Corrections agreement that I signed also contains the following: “Remember that you, as the employer, are not responsible for any of your employee’s activities.” Perhaps Sheriff Land missed that sentence. No one, except Sheriff Land, has accused me of any impropriety. “The sheriff has cited the following reasons for my termination: -“This employee was allowed to leave the State of Indiana without permission.” This issue has been fully addressed above. -“The employee was allowed to go into public places.” Nowhere in the “Work Release E m p l o y m e n t Restrictions” form that I signed do the words “public places” appear. The form prohibits the employee from entering a

“restaurant” or “establishment that sells food items,” but C o m m u n i t y Corrections simply does not prohibit any work release participant from going into “public places.” Does the sheriff actually believe these employees are forbidden to walk on a public sidewalk, or travel down a public highway? -“This employee could have escaped at any time” – of course that is true; not only for this employee, but also for every other person who is now on work release, or who has ever been on work release, or who will ever be on work release in the future. He could also have escaped while working in downtown Wabash. He did not escape, nor did he make any effort to do so. If the sheriff does not like the risk that accompanies any work release program, then he should probably take it up with the Indiana Legislature the body that implemented the work release law. Incidentally, prisoners have also escaped directly from the Wabash County Jail while supposedly incarcerated. -“Mr. Woods did not have direct control of the inmate.” Mr. Woods relied upon family members to oversee security on the inmate. It would be well to note that our Legislature has chosen to implement a “work release” program – not a “chain gang” system. Like most other work release employers, Tri-W has several employees. Work release employees, just like any other employees, are expected to perform the reasonable duties assigned by their employers. The sher-

iff knows, or should know, that there is nothing in the C o m m u n i t y Corrections agreement signed by me that requires the employee to be in my physical presence every moment that he worked. -“Mr. Woods utilized the inmate for personal use.” This employee was on the payroll of Tri-W, and paid by Tri-W for every minute that he worked. It is no concern of the sheriff ’s whether this employee was stringing wire, hauling manure or transporting an animal. Obviously, work performed by any employee would, presumably, be of personal benefit to the employer. Why else would an employee be hired? “In his press release last week, the sheriff stated “I am releasing this information to the public in order to quash any indication that Mr. Woods’ dismissal from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Reserves was politically motivated.” Really. Any reason-

ably astute person who now knows “the rest of the story” might very well conclude that the sheriff ’s only motivation was the hope of damaging his rival in the upcoming political election.” Upon receiving Woods’ statement, Sheriff Bob Land told The Paper about information that was gathered in his absence by Land’s Chief Deputy, Major Randy Miller and C o m m u n i t y Corrections. As part of the investigation, telephone calls between Mr. Woods and the inmate in question were reviewed, as all calls between inmates and the general public are recorded. “If Mr. Woods is in agreement, I will make the conversation available to the media,” Sheriff Land told The Paper. Sheriff Land went on to explain that Major Miller and the director of C o m m u n i t y Corrections agreed that violations in the Work Release

Agreement were committed by both the inmate and Mr. Woods, and that it was not for political gain. “I could ill afford to wait until after the primary elections to do something,” added Sheriff Land. “As I’ve stated before, it is unfortunate and bad timing, but I treated Mr. Woods the same as any other employee would have been treated, whether running for Sheriff or not.” Mr. Woods responded, stating, “Obviously there are a few things taken out of context with the paperwork he did, and I know all phone conversations are recorded at the Sheriff ’s Department. That’s why I instructed [the inmate] not to lie about anything. I want to go through what [the sheriff is] planning on releasing to the public with my attorney just to make sure that anything that’s said or done is not out of character of what we’re responding to.” As of Monday, Feb. 3, the telephone recordings were not available to the media.

Temple Grandin comes to Manchester to talk innovation, in autism and livestock handling Bestselling author Temple Grandin sees the world differently. She has used her autism to bring enormous change in how livestock are handled. She’s also used it as a beacon for individuals, their families and agencies worldwide who are confronting and embracing autism. That’s innovation, says Professor Jim Falkiner, who teaches courses in entrepreneurial thinking and entrepreneurial skills for Manchester University. On Thursday, March 6, Temple Grandin –a professor of animal science at Colorado State University – will address students of Manchester University. The public is invited to the free 3:30 p.m. presentation in Cordier Auditorium on the North Manchester campus. Reservations are not necessary. Grandin is Manchester’s 2012-2013 Innovator of the Year. Falkiner will open the presentation by honoring Grandin for her

innovative approach to animal science and succeeding with autism. “Temple Grandin is an extraordinarily innovative person who decided she would indeed make a difference,” said Falkiner. “She did just that in multiple disciplines and in a highly creative manner. The lives of students, persons with autism and farm livestock have benefited from her innovative work.” One in every 88 children is autistic, which affects people in all ethnic, socioeconomic and racial groups, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism is five times more common in boys, reports the CDC. Grandin designs systems to promote humane treatment and equipment for farm animals, including for McDonald’s and Burger King. An HBO movie of her life story starring Claire Danes won seven Emmys. In 2010, Time magazine

named her one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World.” She is author of several bestsellers, including The Way I See It: A Personal Look at Autism and Asperger’s, Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, Animals Make Us Human and Emergence: Labeled Autistic. After her Manchester presentation, Grandin will sign her books, which will be for sale, in the Cordier lobby. M a n c h e s t e r University offers a Certificate in Innovation that teaches problem-solving skills that help students understand how to take charge of tough situations. For more about the program, v i s i t idea.manchester.edu <http://idea.manchester.edu/> . G r a n d i n ’ s Manchester appearance and the Innovator of the Year award is made possible by the Mark E. Johnston ’68 Program in Entrepreneurship.

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left home earlier than usual for his morning commute from Muncie. He was scheduled to talk with Northfield teachers about a statewide bullying prevention initiative. Patchy fog covered I-69 that morning as he entered Grant County. “All of a sudden, it became very dense at the Fairmont exit and I couldn’t see anything, so I slowed up a bit,” said VanCleave. In the lane ahead of him, a woman’s car hood flew up, making it impossible for her to see. She stopped in the lane; the dense fog made it impossible for VanCleave to see her car. He doesn’t know how fast he was going when his Honda Civic struck her car. “I broke every bone in my chest, my sternum, punctured lungs,” said VanCleave. “They intubated me there on the road to keep me alive, because my lungs had collapsed.” In addition, VanCleave’s spleen and liver were lacerated and his femur was broken. He was rushed to Marion General Hospital. “I was awake all the way as I remember,” said VanCleave. “I remember them wheeling me into Marion General. In some respects, it was more than I want to remember, but I guess it was just my drive to stay alive and stay awake, because I didn’t think I was going to make it, to be honest with you.” Medical records would later reveal that the doctors at Marion General Hospital shared this concern. In addition to causing the accident, the fog made it impossible for a helicopter to transport him to Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. After doctors induced a coma, VanCleave was driven by ambulance to Fort Wayne. “I was organizing some bills the other day and the notes from Marion General to Lutheran,” said VanCleave. “It said, ‘possible death’ in the notes in the sidebar, so it was like, ‘wow, they didn’t think I was going to make it either.” He isn’t sure how long he was unconscious, but he thinks

it was between seven and 10 days. When he awoke, he said he was overwhelmed with all the banners, cards, and people surrounding him. “It makes you feel like you’ve lived right and made a mark on the world,” he said. In addition to repairing VanCleave’s internal organs and rebuilding his ribcage with metal straps, they put screws in his hip, knowing that it was a temporary fix that might fail down the road. This eventuality came all too soon. “I was just about to end therapy and, low and behold, I stepped over the tub and my screws broke,” said VanCleave. Doctors replaced his hip in midDecember. He was released from the hospital before Christmas and able to spend the holidays with family. Tragedy would strike one last time, as his father passed away Jan. 16. “Losing my father was very difficult,” said VanCleave. “It was kind of odd how things played out, that he was able to see me heal right before he passed. I think it was part of God’s plan. I’ll never know.” VanCleave’s extended absence left a void in the school’s management for much of the school year. The district split the assistant principal duties between two Northfield teachers, Jon Higgins and Todd Eltzroth. Since early October, each has split time between teaching classes and acting as interim assistant principal. “Todd has an administrator’s license and Jon is working on one, so it gave them an opportunity to see if, realistically, that’s what they want,” said VanCleave. “It couldn’t have been in better hands.” The job he was away from is not an easy one. In addition to overseeing the safety and discipline of the student body, Van Cleave has a hand in managing the Northfield staff, substitute teachers, transportation of students, the student and teacher handbooks, and student work permits. He says that hav-

ing two teachers, who were familiar with the school, fill in as assistant principal was a big help in making sure things ran smoothly. “The key element is the family unity here and how everybody works together to help the team out,” said VanCleave. “It’s just an exceptional group of people to work with on a daily basis and for the most part, we get a majority of parents’ support.” During VanCleave’s recovery, his own two children, Carson, 8, and Zach, 16, had offer their own support, picking up household duties as their father recovered. “It helped everyone learn some responsibility and work together,” said VanCleave. “Zach would help with laundry more. Carson would ensure that he helped. He straightened up some things in the back yard.” He recalled directing Zach as he worked to replace a showerhead, and how Zach was excited to do that for his dad. He also knows that it was painful for his sons. “It’s kind of tough to see dad, their role model, all broken up,” he said. “My oldest is a lot like me and didn’t want to talk about it a whole lot. My youngest would get a little antsy and walk around. It was hard on those boys and tough on everybody. I never had to see my dad torn up like that, but my brother was very helpful through the whole process. They have a great, supportive family at home.” On Feb. 17, VanCleave drove to work for the first time since his accident. He has yet to replace his car. He’s not sure whether the car he was driving at the time of the accident added to his injuries or saved his life. He later found out that the engine mounts in his Honda Civic are designed to break, dropping the engine to the ground instead of being pushed back toward the driver. “I gave my larger car to my son to ensure his safety,” said VanCleave. “Maybe I would have been better off in my big 2012 Chevy

Impala, or maybe I would have been killed. Who knows. As a father, you try to protect your kids, you know. I never thought it would happen to me.” He says he doesn’t have much lasting pain, though his breathing is not as deep as it used to be because of the metal strapping. He looks forward to getting back in shape, running, biking, and lifting weights like he used to. During a recent visit with a one of the doctors in charge of his operations, he was again reminded how lucky he is to be alive, mobile, and cleared to start working out again. “When I went back to Lutheran the other day it was very humbling to see the guy

that put you back together,” said VanCleave. “He was also glad to see me, and I think it was kind of a gracious moment for all of us. To see them pull up pictures of what was broken, [the doctor] said, ‘you know, you shouldn’t have made it.’” As he eases back into his duties as assistant principal, he is reminded daily that keeping the school running in his absence was a team effort. In character, he is very grateful to his coworkers for picking up the slack in his time of need. “It’s not about me, it’s about this being a great place, a great community,” he said. “As hard as it’s been, I couldn’t ask for a better conclusion.”

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Suspect in First Merchants Bank robbery arrested ...continued from front page his $1,100 in restitution, and failure to pay $744 in court fees, $325 in probation user fees, and $30 in drug testing fees. As of Tuesday morning, charges had not been filed in the February robWabash beries. County Prosecutor William Hartley said that he is waiting on paperwork, which should arrive sometime Tuesday, and that there will likely be a hearing that same day.

D i c k e r s o n remains in the Wabash County Jail. The Wabash City Police Department would like to thank the citizens of Wabash County, who called in with at least 25 tips in reference to the robbery suspect. The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, the Indiana State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted the Wabash City Police Department in this case.

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Quillen thankful for Heck seminar Dear Editor, I wish to publicly thank the Treaty Church of Christ and the member of

this church who underwrote the Peter Heck seminar “A m e r i c a ’ s Foundation of

Faith” held on Saturday, February 22, at the Treaty Church. Peter lives in Kokomo where my

JUST THREE DAYS AFTER HIS 61st BIRTHDAY, Carl Weathersby took the stage at Eagles Theatre, bringing his fusion of electric blues, jazz, soul and funk to Wabash Thursday, Feb. 27. A few missed notes to start the show had a few members of the audience wondering if 35 years on the road had taken its toll, but the doubts were short lived as his thumb picked the strings and his soulful lyrics hit the microphone, proving to everyone that this Chicago blues legend hadn’t lost a thing. (photo by Eric Stearley)

WEATHERSBY TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY to step away from the microphone, walk off the stage, and let his unamplified voice do the work while giving audience members a close-up view of his fingers running the fret board of his custom Gibson guitar. (photo by Eric Stearley)

brother and sister live, and they have spoken very highly about him. He is a teacher at Eastern High School in Greentown where my brother’s grandchildren attended. Peter was the speaker at their high school graduations. Peter Heck is an excellent speaker explaining Christian values and how belief in the Bible was strongly in affect in the formation of the historic documents in the forming of our nation. He has a program on WFRN 93.7 FM radio every evening from 6:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. His website is www.peterheck.com. I am very concerned about many of the changes in our government. I want our nation to continue to be “one nation under God.” As a believer in God, I want to have the freedom to exercise my beliefs. I want marriage to be protected between one man and one woman as God created it. (Genesis 2:18-24; Matthew 19:4-6; Mark 10:6-9) I want to encourage all believers in “one nation under God” to take a stand by letting our government leaders know your beliefs and to pray for them every day. Thank you, Janet Quillen

MAYOR ROBERT VANLANDINGHAM took advantage of a comedic opportunity for a high-five after asking Larry Schnepp (back) and Matt Bruss (front) to raise their right hands to be sworn in as chief and assistant chief of the Wabash City Police Department Wednesday, Feb. 26 at City Hall. The promotions followed the retirement of former Police Chief Charles Smith the day before. (photo by Eric Stearley)

Wabash County law enforcement plans strong presence to deter drunk driving during March Just as basketball is stirring up a great deal of activity this March, more than 250 Indiana law enforcement agencies are planning to launch action of their own. Beginning Friday, Feb. 28, Wabash County Law Enforcement will initiate a major enforcement effort to crack down on impaired and dangerous drivers. “We will have a strong and visible police presence aimed at deterring danger-

ous driving and getting impaired drivers off the street,” said Sgt. Steve Hicks. “If you plan to drink alcohol, don’t drive. Designate a sober driver.” The increased enforcement effort, which lasts through March 23, encompasses St. Patrick’s Day and many March sporting events. Sgt. Steve Hicks recommends these easy steps for a safe March and St. Patrick’s Day: -Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin. -Before drinking,

designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home. -If you’re impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation. -If available, use your community’s sober ride program. -If you see a drunk driver on the road, contact local police. -If you know someone who is about to drive while impaired, take the keys and help that person make other arrangements to get to where he or she is going safely.

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The Wabash County Republican Party will be hosting a forum for all Republican candidates seeking the nomination for Indiana State Treasurer. All three candidates Don Bates, Jr., Kelly Mitchell and Wayne Seybold will be in attendance. The forum will be held at the Honeywell Center in the Nixon Room on March 10 at 6 p.m. Delegates to the Indiana State Republican Party Convention will be

voting on this candidate at the convention in June 2014. Wabash County Republicans has 18 individuals seeking 11 delegate positions in the May Primary Election. The 18 candidates will be questioning the three candidates for State Treasurer. Questions from the public will be taken, time permitting. Please plan on attending. This informative event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited.

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URBANA LIONS CLUB met on Feb. 24 with President Ron Anderson conducting the meeting. Reports were given on DG Dave Eisen’s visit to the Feb. 10 meeting. Mary Ann Mast reported that the kitchen remodeling will be done soon. Michael Snell and John Eltzroth said the parts for the new chair rack are here and it will be built soon. The N o m i n a t i n g Committee was reminded to have a slate of officers ready by the first meeting in April. Michael Snell reported on the ECHO racing. Club members voted to give a donation to the Northfield After Prom Committee. Plans were finalized for the oyster fry on Mar. 17 for Lions Club members in District G. Pre-sale tickets for the April 18 Dan’s Fish Fry were distributed to members. Tickets purchased in advance are $1 cheaper for adults. It is not too early to purchase tickets. See President Ron Anderson to purchase tickets. Lions Ron Anderson, Joe Adams, Jerry Long, and Luke Hunt will be attending the District 25-G meeting on Mar. 8 at the Argos United Methodist Church. The Urbana Lions Club will be presented with a Club Excellence Award and a memorial service for District 25G Lions members will be held which will include Urbana members Bob Frieden and Dallas Baer. LADIES NITE OUT CLUB MET: Jean Fleck hosted the February meeting at Madre’s Family

ECHO TRACK OFFICIAL MATT SNELL (center) presented ECHO Racing Awards to Courtney Dutton (1st place) and Kaitlyn Snell (2nd place) in the Girl’s Division, and Dillin Layne (1st place) and T. J. Layne (2nd place) in the Boy’s Division. These four drivers bested the competition in their division on Feb. 8. The next races are Mar. 8 and Mar. 15. ECHO racing is free and open for all kids 9 to 16 years old and is sponsored by the Urbana Lions Club. (photo provided) Restaurant in North Manchester. For devotions Jean read “Decide to Forgive” by Robert Mueller, the former Assistant Secretary General in the United Nations, and “A Glass with a Chip.” President Helen Dawes read the Thought of the Month - “Wise is the person who learns if you can’t say something good about someone, say nothing at all.” Club members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and dedicated it to George Washington and Abraham Lincoln in honor of Presidents’ Day. The meeting’s roll call was “Who gave you your first Valentine.” Helen Haupert and Anne Driscoll’s February birthdays and Mary Wendel’s 64th wedding anniversary were acknowledged. Secretary Helen Haupert and Treasurer Jean Fleck gave reports. The meeting was closed by reciting the Club Collect that closes with “And may we strive to touch and to know the great common human heart of us all, and Oh, Lord God, let us not forget to be kind.” CHURCH WOMEN UNITED will meet at 1 p.m. on Mar. 7 at the

First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St., Wabash. World Day of Prayer is celebrated the first Fri. in Mar. by women around the globe. The meeting theme is “Streams in the Desert” and will encourage women to work and pray together to bring justice and equality to all women. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow the meeting. All women in the Wabash area are invited to attend. Church Women United is a national volunteer Christian ecumenical movement that brings together women of diverse races, cultures, and traditions in closer Christian fellowship, prayer, advocacy, and action for peace and justice in the world. For more information you can contact Bonnie Truss at 260563-1614. NORTHFIELD YEARBOOKS ON SALE from Mar. 3 - 7 for $50. Anyone ordering a yearbook or a senior ad between these dates will be automatically entered into a drawing for a Subway gift card. If you have already ordered your yearbook, you are automatically entered into the drawing. SHARP CREEK

Suspect in First Merchants Bank robbery arrested... continued from front page his $1,100 in restitution, and failure to pay $744 in court fees, $325 in probation user fees, and $30 in drug testing fees. As of Tuesday morning, charges had not been filed in the February robberies. Wabash County Prosecutor William Hartley said that he is

waiting on paperwork, which should arrive sometime Tuesday, and that there will likely be a hearing that same day. Dickerson remains in the Wabash County Jail. The Wabash City Police Department would like to thank the citizens of Wabash County, who

called in with at least 25 tips in reference to the robbery suspect. The Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, the Indiana State Police, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted the Wabash City Police Department in this case.

WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Feb. 21 were Kedron Gaston who was nominated by Mrs. Keffaber for working hard in Art class and Jarrett Wilson who was nominated by Mrs. Mast and Mrs. Kennedy for having all of their eLearning assignments in on time. SHARP CREEK DATES: Mar. 12 Third quarter report cards will be handed out. Mar. 20 and 21 Fourth grade students will go to Camp Tecumseh. URBANA YOKE PARISH: The Women’s Guild will meet on Mar. 11 at 7 p.m. at the home of Helen Dawes. Roll Call will be your favorite book. Helen will have the lesson. Church Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Mar. 12. Pick up of pizzas ordered through the youth is Mar. 15 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Pastor Joe, Sarah, and Covenant are now moved into the Parsonage. Their new address is P. O. Box 103, Urbana, IN 46990. Those serving during the morning worship in March are: Dan

www.thepaperofwabash.com Greenlee, Jim Wilson, Doris Eads, and Gina (Wilson) Krause and her family. BRUNCH BUNCH met on Feb. 26 with the following people present: Chad and Peggy Dilling, Nancy Meyer and her granddaughters Miranda and Mikayla Meyer, Eileen Weck, John and Darla Eads, Marvin and Mary Ann Mast, Helen Dawes, Phil and Jan Weck, and Max and Ruth Reed. Peggy brought treats for everyone in celebration of her birthday! BIRTHDAYS: Mar. 6 - Debbie Abraham, Ella Diane Gatchel. Mar. 7 - Esther Wagner, Rachel Biehl,

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Accidents Feb. 21 At approximately 6:45 p.m., an eastbound vehicle driven by Thomas Whitaker, 44, North Manchester, crested a hill on SR 114, observed water covering the road, attempted to slow down, lost control and ran off the roadway. At approximately 8:43 p.m., a north-

bound vehicle driven by Charlotte Windsor, 31, Urbana, hit ice on SR13, lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway. After entering a ditch, the vehicle became flooded with water. At approximately 4:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Neil Metzger, 29, North Manchester, was attempting to remove snow from a private drive. He did not see a vehicle drive by Carole Jackson, 56, North M a n c h e s t e r, approaching.

Collision could not be avoided. Feb. 22 At approximately 9:55 p.m., a westbound vehicle driven by Luke Eberly, 31, Pendleton, was traveling on CR1300, came to an intersection and could not stop due to ice, causing his vehicle to hit a guardrail. Feb. 23 At approximately 9 p.m., a westbound vehile driven by Joshua Ward, 20, Wabash, struck a deer on SR524. Feb. 27 At approximately

Dan Crandell, 75 National Guard veteran Feb. 14, 1939 – Feb. 24, 2014

Dan H. Crandell, 75, Wabash, died at 11 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, at his home. He was born to the late Fred H. and Rose (Courtney) Crandell on Feb. 14, 1939 in Terre Haute. He married Doris M. Ellis on Nov. 22, 1958; she died Oct. 20, 2011. Dan served nine years in the National Guard. He retired from Celotex, he also was a farmer, and currently was working security at Wabash County Highway Department. Dan was an avid IU fan and enjoyed woodworking. He is survived by three sons, Derrick Crandell (Sharron), Ash Grove, Mo., Darren Crandell, Fort Wayne, and Doug Crandell (Nancy), Douglasville, Ga.; two daughters, Dina Collins, Wabash and Dani Crandell, Wabash; brother, Courtney Crandell (Cathrine), Terre Haute; six grandchildren, Nichole Crandell-Mason, Casey Lorenz, Kennedy Crandell, Katelyn Crandell, Madison Crandell, and Jessica Lorenz; great grandson, Graham David Lorenz. Along with his wife, Doris he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Lee Crandell and a sister, Mildred Orman. Funeral services were held on March 1, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Burial followed in Friends Cemetery in Wabash.

MARLEE STEFANATOS EXPLAINS HER SCIENCE PROJECT to District 3 Commissioner Barry Eppley during the Biology II Science Fair at Northfield High School. Eppley and other members of the community came to judge the projects. Stefanatos’ project, which investigated “the effect of multiple stimuli on the sensitivity of human olfactory perception” specifically looked at how coffee grounds work to clear the scents from a person’s nose when testing things like perfume. (photo by Eric Stearley)

4:12 a.m., a northbound vehicle driven by Anthony Hough, 39, Wabash, was unable to avoid hitting a trash can that blew into his lane of

traffic on SR15. Bookings Feb. 21 Leisa Fluke, 36, North Manchester,

Kathryn Becker, 96 Member of Manchester Church of the Brethren Nov. 8, 1917 – Feb. 24, 2014 Kathryn Nadean Bontrager Becker, 96, died Feb. 24. She was born Nov. 8, 1917. She was married to G. Joseph Bontrager; he died December 1995. She then married Raul Becker; he died November 2006. She is survived by one son, three daughters, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, one grandchild, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held March 1 at Timbercrest Chapel, North Manchester.

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failure to appear, revocation of probation. James Straka, 34, Roann, driving while suspended. Amanda Sroufe, 33, Liberty Mills, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia. Feb. 22 Richard Ramierz, 18, Hammond, minor consuming. Jason Parrett, 39, Wabash, operating while intoxicated. Kodi Simpson, 41,

Wabash, possession of synthetic drug, possession of paraphernalia. Joel Frazier, 32, Wabash, failure to register as a sex offender. Feb. 23 Douglas Hayden, 25, North Manchester, operating while intoxicated. Skyler Long, 45, Wabash, operating while intoxicated. Jared Tolley, 32,

Bert Klepper, 61 Member of the National Rifle Association Nov. 3, 1952 – Feb. 25, 2014

Bert Rollin Klepper, 61, died Feb. 25. He was born Nov. 3, 1952. Bert is survived by one sister and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one half-sister. Funeral services were held March 4, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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A M E R I C A N LEGION POST 286 NEWS: The Legion Post would like to thank our community for the continued support of our fundraising efforts. The Post will host a euchre tournament on March 5, 19, and 26 from 6-9 p.m. Breakfast in March will be on the 22 from 7-10 a.m. Eggs to order, sausage, hash browns. Membership information will be available. F I R S T B R E T H R E N CHURCH TO HOST KIDS’ CLUBS IN MARCH: Club RIOT and Kids for Christ will meet each Wednesday night in March from 6:30-7:45 p.m. at North Manchester First Brethren Church. The theme for the month is “SHINE!”

and uses lessons featuring the music group “Go Fish” to help kids know that they can shine for Jesus. Each night will feature great music, games, and Bible stories that help kids know who God is, why we worship Him, and what He has planned for us. All kids from 3 years old through 6th grade are invited, and parents are asked to arrive at 7:30 p.m. to connect with what kids have learned each night. First Brethren is located at 407 N. Sycamore St. in North Manchester. Call 9826457 or visit www.nmfbc.org if you have further questions. SALE TO BENEFIT MANCHESTER EARLY LEARNING CENTER: A community wide consignment sale of children’s items to benefit the MELC will be held on Saturday, March 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the N. M. Missionary Church, located at 806 SR 114E. For more information on consigning, volunteering or renting booth space visit us on the

web at dixonmic.wix.com/m ysale or email at myysaleinfo@yahoo.c om. SYCAMORE PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is now open! Forms may be picked up at and returned to the United Methodist Church office. The church is located at 306 E. 2nd Street, North Manchester. For more information contact the church at 982-7537 or visit the church website at www.northmanchesterumc.com. BOOK STUDY GROUP: Shepherd’s Center reconvenes their book study group for March, April and May, 2014. Books will be ordered at least one month in advance of each study through Interlibrary Loan Service of our local library and may be requested at the front desk. All study sessions will be held in the Blocher Room of the North Manchester Public Library on the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Titles scheduled

include: CaucasiaDanzy Senna (this author will be a lecturer at MU in April) Tuesday, March 18, 3:30 p.m.; Flight B e h av i o r - B a r b a r a Kingsolver - Tuesday, April 15, 3:30 p.m.; Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand-Helen Simonson - Tuesday, May 20, 3:30 p.m. This study is cosponsored by SHEPHERD’S CENTER and the NORTH MANCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY. If you have questions, please call David Rogers 260-9822050 or the library 260982-4773. 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 as early as possible.

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Peru, robbery. Feb. 24 Roxanne Daughtry, 24, Wabash, parole violation. Michael Messer, 49, North Manchester, sexual misconduct with a minor. Brittany Wilcox, 24, Wabash, illegal possession of an alcoholic beverage. Feb. 25 Loretta Jeffries, 41, Fairmount, operating while intoxicated, habitual traffic violator. Branden Beeks, 27, Wabash, failure to appear, failure to pay child support. Jeremy Clarkson, 33, North Manchester, strangulation, domestic battery in the presence of a child. Feb. 26 Kyle Hall, 20, Delphi, revocation of probation, possession of paraphernalia. April Greene, 30, Liberty Mills, possession of a synthetic drug or look alike substance, visiting a common nuisance. W i l l i a m

Dickerson, 24, Lincolnville, armed robbery. Michael Moore, 44, Wabash, parole violation. Flex Stevens, 33, Marion, false informing. Feb. 27 James Straka, 34, Roann, failure to appear, driving while suspended. Mark Easterday,

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38, Wabash, revocation of probation, battery resulting in bodily injury. Tabetha Tyler, 24, Wabash, court hearing only. Joshua Harris, 19, Gas City, theft. D e m e r r i e s Dunson, 32, court order. Rodney Zellers, 53, Wabash, court order. Justin Rostron,

Huntington, 23, reckless driving, driving while suspended. Justin Bales, 24, Wabash, no locals. Feb. 28 Troy Martin, 24, Wabash, no locals, parole hold. Jimmy Bargo, 37, Warren, Florida hold only. Daniel Gaylourd, 30, Wabash, revocation of probation,

Sophia Wilcox, 51 Wabash resident Sept. 11, 1962 – Feb. 28, 2014 Sophia Lynn Wilcox, 51, rural Wabash, died at 9:10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Sept. 11, 1962 in Wabash, to Thomas A. Hardin and Nancy (Miller) Gamsby. Sophia was a 1980 graduate of Wabash High School. She married David A. Wilcox in Wabash on July 25, 1980. She was a driver’s examiner for the State of Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles for 23 years. Sophia enjoyed going to the casino, reading books, her cats and her dog Hope, and especially loved her grandkids, nieces, and nephews. She is survived by her husband, David A. Wilcox, Wabash; two sons, Ryan (Hayley) Wilcox, Wabash, and Josh Wilcox, Zionsville; three grandchildren, Ryley Wilcox, Bryce Wilcox, and Ryker Wilcox, all of Wabash; mother, Nancy (Al Smith) Gamsby, Wabash; two sisters, Sylvia (Bryan) McCallen, and Stephanie (Frank) Hayslip, both of Wabash; step-mother, Debra Hardin, LaFontaine; and parents-in-law, Jackie and Louis Eastom, Wabash. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas A. Hardin. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is the Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Sophia may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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ASTRONOMY EVENING TO BE HELD: Alimonies Interpretive Center located at 3691 S. Holland Road will be conducting the event “Astronomy Evening” on Saturday, March 8 from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of planet and star activities while learning about the night sky. Activities will include an introduction to Astronomy talk, star stories and snacks by the fire, Astronomy Bingo, star and planet gazing with telescopes. Scout troops are welcome. Register by calling 260-468-2127. YOU SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY IN MARCH! Celebrating birthdays in the month of March 2014: March 5 Tina Speicher, March

11 Earl Newton, March 17 Brandi Gidley (a St. Patrick’s Day b-day), March 17 Paul Baker (91 years old and just like Timex…still ticking!), March 26 Julie Hendry. To all a big happy birthday! TIME TO REGISTER TO VOTE at the Lagro Community Building. The county elections will be here before we know it so get in and register, let your voice be heard. VISIT THE LAGRO LIBRARY during these business hours: Mondays from 5—7 p.m., and Thursdays from 3—5 p.m. with school age kid’s activities at 4 p.m. ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH would like to invite all to attend mass which is held every first Sunday of each month. LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD PANTRY wishes to thank all who have so generously contributed to their ministry. Without your help they would not be able to continue. They are open the

third Saturday of the month from 9—10 a.m. for Wabash County residents. For further information please call 260-7822481. YOU WANT YOUR ISAAC-ISM, don’t you? I hope so…please give me feedback, I always try to make them positive and uplifting. “Life takes courage, and that comes in many forms. We all go through tough times in life. There are simply highs and lows on this journey we call life. I realized a long time ago that tennis is the perfect vehicle to teach young players the many life lessons that are so important for champions to learn…champions on the court and champions in life. Courage is a core value that is often over looked or not given much thought. Tennis gives players the opportunity to play through tough times. The one on one style of competition certainly requires the guts to put it on the line. Few other sports require as much courage from

its young athletes as tennis does. Another example is when players find it necessary to confront or question someone who is cheating. How many times have we seen players in any sport avoid an uncomfortable confrontation, only to wait until after the match to tell everyone who will listen how their opponent was the biggest cheater on the planet? Think about it, aren’t those skills the exact ones that will best serve players in their adult lives? It’s all about how you view the situation. Some will think this is an awful burden that no young player should have to endure, while others recognize it is a great opportunity to teach an important lesson and life skill.” HEY EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe and happy week! PLEASE EMAIL YOUR NEWS AND INFORMATION to: isaac.triplett@yahoo. com, or call me at 260274-2261.

possession of syringe. Sara Chamberlain, 44, Urbana, corrupt business influence, theft, official misconduct. Citations Feb. 20 Charles Edmond, 48, Wabash, unsafe pass on SR13. Feb. 21 Brittany Conover, 22, North Manchester, passed in a no passing zone on SR114. Amanda Sroute, 33, Liberty Mills, false plates. Jason Shelton, 41, Marion, 72 in a 55 on SR124. Brandy Garrard, 30, Wabash, no child restrain on Cass Street. Feb. 24 Sarah Anguilm, 38, North Manchester, 70 in a 55 on CR700. Feb. 25 Pamela Campbell, 50, Noblesville, 74 in a 55 on SR13 Feb. 26 Ashley Bonewitz, 28, North Manchester, SR13, suspended infraction. Feb. 27 Zachary Rabe, 21, Wabash, 71 in a 55 on SR13.

www.thepaperofwabash.com Feb. 22 At approximately 1:37 a.m., a westbound vehicle driven by Jason Parrett, 39, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle on Sherman Street. Feb. 24 At approximately 8:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Sandra Martin, 69, Wabash, was traveling behind a vehicle driven by Leslie Henthron, 30, Wabash. on SR13. Henthron began to move at a yield sign,

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Martin checked traffic and began to follow, hitting Henthron’s vehicle in the back end when she stopped. At approximately 10:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brittany Wilcox, 24, Wabash, struck a pole at Swifty’s. Wilcox did not cooperate with the investigation. Wilcox also left the scene but left the vehicle at Swifty’s. Feb. 27 At approximately 10:36 p.m., a south-

Terry Lunceford, 48 Peru resident April 16, 1966 – Feb. 25, 2014 Terry Glen Lunceford, 48, died on Feb. 25. He was born April 16, 1966. He is survived by his mother and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.

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bound vehicle driven by Bruce Dunlap, 59, Fairmount, was traveling behind a vehicle driven by Joshua Faust, 35, Wabash, on Wabash Street. Dunlap stated his garage door opened fell into his lap, causing him to look down briefly. Dunlap struck Faust’s vehicle in the back end.

Joel Frazier, 32, Wabash, parole violation, failure to register as a sex offender. Skyler Long, 45, Wabash, operating while intoxicated, expired plates.

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Feb. 24 Roxanne Daughtry, 24, Wabash, parole violation. Michael White, 44, Wabash, theft. Pauline Lueth, 63, Wabash, theft. Hayden Korkos, 17,

Wabash, juvenile deliquent. Steven Collins, 27, Wabash, no operators when registered. David Shepherd, 21, Wabash, illegal possession of alcoholic beverage.

Brittany Wilcox, 24, Wabash, no financial responsibility, false informing. Feb. 26 Seth McCray, 19, LaFontaine, speed. Michael Moore, 44, Wabash, parole vio-

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Feb. 22 Richard Ramierz III, 18, Hammond, minor consuming. Jason Parrett, 39, Wabash, operating while intoxicated, failure of duty. Tyler Luttrell, 20, Wabash, expired plates. Kodi Simpson, 41, Wabash, possession of a synthetic drug, possession of paraphernalia. Jaelin Jones, 12, Wabash, juvenile deliquent. Feb. 23

THANK YOU: I would like to thank someone for the very generous payment towards my water bill. I don’t know who you are or why you chose me for your random act of kindness, but I am truly humbled and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the blessing. You will not know how much it is appreciated. Sincerely, Karen Donaldson. LATE SIGN UPS

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lation. Flex Stevens, 32, Marion, false informing, contempt of court, failure to appear. Feb. 27 Jessica Wishman, 22, Wabash, expired plates. Mark Easterday, 38, Wabash, revocation of probation, battery. Joshua Harris, 19, Gas City, theft. Justin Bales, 24, Wabash, child support. Manchester Police Department Accidents Feb. 24

At approximately 4:03 p.m., vehicles driven by Joyce Lester, 58, and Larry Miller, 67, both of North Manchester, collided on SR13. Building Permits

Allen Brubaker for two grain bins and one grain dryer. Land Transfers

Natalie Ball to Reggie Ball, quitclaim deed. Virginia Rust and Alfred Rust to Austin Miltenberger and Kristin Shrider, trust deed. Tina Sybrant, Michael Spencer, Ricky Hallaway,

David Zartman, 78 Member of the Twelve Mile United Methodist Church WABASH CITY SCHOOLS DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Justin Vail works with Lafontaine Elementary School teacher Valerie Law during a joint teacher training with MSD and Wabash City Schools Tuesday, Feb. 25. The training was focused on helping social studies teachers locate and organize digital teaching resources as the districts move toward a textbook-free curriculum. (photo by Eric Stearley)

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are still being taken for T-Ball, Coaches Pitch and Major League in Roann. This is for ages 5-12 as of April 30. Please contact Gina at 260330-9419 or indianagina@live.com to sign up or for questions. ROANN BASEBALL LEAGUE is seeking someone interested in being an umpire for baseball games during late April and May. Contact Gina at 260330-9419 or indianagina@live.com THE ROANN U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T Chicken Noodle Dinner (previously held in the fall) will be held on March 22 from 4 - 7 p.m. The meals will include soft serve ice cream, desserts

and a salad bar. Carryouts will be available as well. THE ROANN U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T WOMEN met at the church on Feb. 12 for a meal and a prayer and self-denial evening. Lorene Conrad, president, welcomed everyone, and Pastor Wayne Balmer led the ladies in prayer and gave a message encouraging women to put faith, hope and love into action through many types of missions. The officers served the meal to 19 members and one guest. The next meeting will be held on March 12 at the home of Gina Cussen. ROANN COMMUNITY FITNESS meets on Monday

evenings, from 7:308:30 p.m. at Roann First Brethren Church for an hour of low impact exercise and fellowship. This is a free meeting. For more information, call Jody Stakeman at 260-568-3857. THE ROANN ALUMNI DINNER will be held on Friday, April 25. They would like everyone to know that the Alumni dinner is now open to anyone who ever attended any grade at the Roann School. They hope to encourage those who attended Roann, but graduated at Northfield or elsewhere to join them. The Roann Methodist Women have been asked to serve the meal. Joe Krom is president and

Judy Cole is secretary. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to: Cody Wayne Smalley, Katelyn Beals, Ruth Ann Dyson, Randall Birk, Cory Samuel Donaldson, Phil Medsger, Michael David Williams, Bryce McGuire, Drew Rensberger, Duane Trump, Colleen Summers, Benjamin David Vigar and Mike Slee. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my email address at roannhappenings@ya hoo.com, or you may call me at the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

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David Bender Zartman 78, died Feb. 25. He was born on Sept. 27, 1935. He was married to Barbara Joann Arthur; she survives. Survivors include his wife, three children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Feb. 28, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, with Pastor Bill Babb officiating. Burial followed in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mexico.

Wabash couple arrested for dealing heroin On, Monday, Feb. 24, at approximately 2 p.m., Warsaw Police made a traffic stop on a Pontiac Grand Prix in the 300 block of South Detroit Street after receiving an anonymous tip that the vehicle occupants were transporting heroin to sell in both Kosciusko and Wabash counties. A police canine alerted to the presence of illegal drugs and eighteen individual bags of heroin, weighing approximately 8 grams total, were recovered from Meagan A. Martens’ body. Narcotics officers took Meagan Martens, 24, Wabash, into custody and booked her into the Kosciusko County Jail on a class B felony charge of dealing in a schedule I controlled substance and possession of a schedule I controlled substance. She is being held with no bond. Martens’ boyfriend, Douglas B. Jordan, 26, Wabash, was booked for dealing in a schedule I controlled substance, a class B felony, and held with no bond. Narcotics officers indicate that Martens and Jordan were significant suppliers of heroin in the Kosciusko and Wabash County areas. The Wabash County Drug Task Force and the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office assisted Warsaw police and narcotics officers in their investigation.

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Michelle Fields and Randall Hallaway to Kathryn Meyer, warranty deed. Clarence Houser and Barbara Houser to Robert Craig and Janice Craig, warranty deed.

Chamberlain arrested for theft: $75,000 taken from county A criminal investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Tony Frawley resulted in the arrest of Sara Chamberlain, 44, Urbana. Chamberlain was a former bookkeeper for the Wabash County Clerk’s Office. She was arrested when officers from the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department served Chamberlain with a Wabash Circuit Court arrest warrant. The warrant alleged five felony charges for three counts of theft, one count of official misconduct, and one count for corrupt business influence. In September of 2013, Detective Frawley started an investigation after an Indiana State Board of Accounts audit allegedly revealed missing funds in accounts controlled by the Wabash County Clerk’s Office. The investigation revealed that Chamberlain’s bookkeeping responsibilities required her to collect various fees paid to the clerk’s office. She was also required to keep an accurate accounting record of the total dollar amount of the fees paid. She purportedly misrepresented the dollar amount and allegedly deposited some of the funds into her personal bank account, for personal use. The investigation revealed that that from 2011 until September of 2013 Chamberlain allegedly stole approximately $75,000. She is incarcerated in the Wabash County Jail with a surety bond of $12,500 plus an additional $1,000. All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law

WEEKLY REPORTS Robert Lunquist and Kristi Lundquist to Fred Stoops, quitclaim deed. Jerry Renbarger and Joan Renbarger to Jery Renbarder and Joan Renbarger, quitclaim deed. Jerry Renbarger and Joan Renbarger to Jery Renbarder and Joan Renbarger, deed. Kenneth Dale to Kenneth Dale, quitclaim deed. Kenneth Dale and Janet Dale to Janet Dale, quitclaim deed. Kenneth Dale and Janet Dale to Janet Dale, quitclaim deed. Ida Clark to Sandra Allen, warranty deed. Sandra Allen to Sandra Allen and Robert Christman, quitclaim deed. Leo Elshire and Geraldine Elshire to

Amber Real Estate LLC, personal rep deed. Phillip Fry, Fredrick Fry, Ida Fry and Glen Fry to Phillip Fry and Fredrick Fry, personal rep deed. Rudolf Ketchem and Anita Ketchem to Misti Striker, warranty deed. Madelyn Greene and Mikel Greene to Mikel Green, personal rep deed. Mikel Greene and

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Mikel Greene to Patty Greene, quitclaim deed. Aaron Hyden, Heather Hyden and Heather Vaughn to Nancy Eviston, warranty deed. Wabash County Habitat for Humanity to Denise Jessee, corporate deed. Levi Allen and Robert Allen to Donnie Hensley, warranty deed.

Christine Mason, 87 Member of the Lutheran Church July 7, 1927 – Feb. 27, 2014 Christine Mason, 87, died Feb. 27. She was born July 7, 1927. She was married to James Mason; he died in 1984. One son, one daughter, one brother, two sisters, three grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive her. Her parents, her husband, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were held March 1, at Peabody Chapel, North Manchester.

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Wabash Area Community Theater has announced the cast and crew of the upcoming productions of Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo. Members of the cast are Gary Dale as George Hay; Candy Russell, Charlotte Hay; Cindy Rich, Ethel; Mandy Shull, Rosalind; Ware Wimberly, Howard; Megan Smith, Eileen; Eric Seaman, Paul; Keith Martin, Richard; and Diane Eshelman, First Soldier. The members of the supporting crew are Beth Miller, Producer; Jeff Carnaguy, Director; Diana Blair, Assistant Director; John Minkler, Sets; Ham Sadler, Lights & Sound; Charly Dye, Costumes; and Jane Willmert, Web Site.

The play is a comedy set in Buffalo, New York where Charlotte and George Hay are on tour in 1953 with a repertory consisting of Cyrano de Bergerac “revised, one nostril version” and Noel Coward’s Private Lives, when they receive word that they might just have one last shot at stardom. On the brink of a disastrous split-up caused by George’s dalliance with a young ingénue, Frank Capra is coming to town to see their matinee, and if likes what he sees, he might cast them in his movie remake of The Scarlet P i m p e r n e l . Unfortunately for George and Charlotte Hay, fading stars of the 1950’s,

everything that could go wrong does go wrong, abetted by a visit from their daughter’s clueless fiancé and hilarious uncertainty about which play they’re actually performing, caused by Charlotte’s deaf old stage-manager mother who hates every bone in George’s body. Moon Over Buffalo will be presented on the OJ Neighbours Elementary School Stage on Friday and Saturday, March 21 & 22 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at FC T u c k e r / Wa b a s h Realty and from cast, crew and WACT board members. Tickets will also be available at the door.

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VETERANS please come and have coffee and a snack at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building on March 11 at 9 a.m. The festival committee and the LaFontaine Lions put this on. L A F O N TA I N E “ASHLAND DAYS” FESTIVAL will be held on Friday June 20 starting at 5 p.m. and Saturday June 21 with breakfast in the community building starting at 7 a.m. Friday night is going to be a Bluegrass Bash night, tractor show and Met-To-CinYa Longrifles encampment. The festival committee is going to honor all veterans. Small Town will be back again this year to perform on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. You will not want to miss the vintage bridal Show or photo show. This is just a sample of what is planned for this year’s festival. A FOOD PANTRY for Liberty Township and LaFontaine residents is at LaFontaine United Methodist Church and will be

open only on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon until further notice. DAN’S FISH AND TENDERLOIN FRY will be at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building on Saturday March 8 from 4-7 p.m. This is hosted by LaFontaine United Methodist Church with proceeds to be used for Youth Mission Trip. Presale tickets may be purchased from any church member. AMY BOWMAN, senior at Southwood High School, was selected to be on the first team AllConference for girls’ basketball. She averages 15.7 points per game. Bowman averaged six rebounds per game, 3.1 assists per game and 3.2 steals per game. Congratulations on your great year. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Mike Klinger, Kenzie Rhamy and Seth Truss on winning gold medals for their individual performances at ISSMA Choir and Solo Competition. CHURCHWOMEN UNITED will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday March 7 at the First United Methodist Church, 110 N Cass Street. Women around the globe celebrate World Day of Prayer the first friday in March. The theme is “Streams in the Desert” and will encourage women to work and pray together to bring justice and

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equality to all women. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow the meeting. All women in the Wabash area are invited to attend. Churchwomen United is a national volunteer Christian ecumenical movement that brings together women of diverse races, cultures and traditions in closer Christian fellowship, prayer, advocacy and action for peace and justice in the world. L A F O N TA I N E FESTIVAL COMMITTEE has been asked why we changed the weekend date of the festival, because it has always been on Father’s Day weekend. Since the festival’s revival, it has always been on the third Saturday in June. It just so happens not to fall on Father’s Day weekend this year. OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES go out to the family of Caroline Bowman. MEMBER CARE of LaFontaine Christian Church will be going to Bob Evans in Wabash for lunch on March 18. L A F O N TA I N E AND LIBERTY TOWNSHIP: Seniors that are going onto college, please pick up an application from the guidance office for scholarships. Be sure and fill it out and turn it back in. LaFontaine Lions have given out scholarships for many

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North Manchester High School to host sports physical night Every student in grades 6—12 who plans to participate in a school sponsored sport must have an IHSAA approved physical on file with the school prior to being able to practice. On June 1, 2014, all athletic physicals from this year will be discarded. A physical for the 2014-15 school year must take place after April 1, 2014. There are no exceptions. To better accommodate the student-athletes, North Manchester will be hosting an athletic physical night on Tuesday, April 1, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Walnut Street Clinic. You can pay with cash or checks only. Checks are to be made payable to MJSHS. Parents must be present with the student during the physi-

cal. In order to take part in this event, you must have the Athletic Physical packet, which can be picked up at Manchester High School, Manchester Junior High or M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate during school hours between March 17 and April 1. In order to avoid congestion, pages 1 and 4 of the physical form must be filled out prior to arriving at the site. You will not be allowed to enter the site until you have filled out these pages. Please have all other documents in the packet filled out prior to arrival for your physical. These will be collected before you leave. There are several conditions that require more attention than is provided

in a normal athletic physical. If any of the items listed below apply to you, you will need to see your family physician to complete this physical. This is for your safety. *Asthmatics must bring a list of current medications and a note from their family physician or pulmonologist stating that the patient is stable with their asthma and has been seen in the past six months. *Heart murmur- if you have had a normal echocardiogram, it is okay for you to participate on April 1. However, you must present physician documentation or the echo report stating that the echo is normal. *Head injury- if you have had a documented concussion (seen by a physician), you should not come on

April 1. *Seizure/epilepsyif you have been seizure free for 5 years, you can participate in this physical event. If you have had a seizure within the last 5 years, you should not come on April 1. An athletic physical is not the same as a yearly checkup. We are not discouraging you from seeing your family physician for your checkup or to complete this physical. This is just another option for you to consider. Please keep in mind that Medicaid and some private insurance providers cover a yearly checkup/physical. The completed athletic physical form will be kept by the high school Athletic Department. Walnut Street Clinic will not have a copy of this on file.

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Finishing with undefeated season, 7th grade Lady Norse win RRC

TERRELL SIGNS WITH PURDUE CALUMET: Northfield senior Elaina Terrell has signed her national letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Purdue Calumet next year. While playing with the Lady Norse, Terrell was an outside hitter. Terrell was in the top 15 in the TRC in serving percentage at 89.6 percent, eighth in attacks with 369 and ninth in blocking. Terrell is undecided in a major but is leaning towards sports management. “Elaina decided on PUC because she felt comfortable with the team and coach and she is very excited about the growth Coach Julie Wiejak has planned for the team,” said Elaina’s mother, Jennie. Pictured from left, front row: Northfield volleyball coach Angie Dale, Elaina Terrell. Back row: Northfield athletic director Geoff Salmon, assistant coach Liz Dyson, Jennie Terrell, mother, and Eric Terrell, father. (photo by Gary Andrews)

UNDEFEATED LADY NORSE WIN RRC: Defeating North Manchester and Tipp Valley Saturday gave the 7th grade Lady Norse basketball team an undefeated season and a Running Rivers Conference championship. Pictured are front row, from left: Ariel Dale, Kelcie Thomson and Abby Ross. Back row: Coach Melissa Allen, Bailey Burcroff, Hope Unger, Melanie Beery, Ally Keaffaber and Levi Allen. (photo by Gary Andrews)

by Gary Andrews The Northfield Lady Norse 7th grade basketball team completed an undefeated season by winning the RRC t o u r n a m e n t Saturday at Wabash. Northfield defeated Manchester 35-22 in the semi-finals before dismantling

Tippecanoe Valley 44-19 in the championship. The Lady Norse finished 15-0. A g a i n s t Manchester, Ariel Dale led with 12 points. Kelcie Thomson and Melanie Beery added 8 points each. Kennedy Fierstos led Manchester with

9 points. Emma West added 4, Carsyn Howard 4, Jirni Cripe 2, Tiara Lincoln 2, Kasi Casper 1. For Northfield in the championship game, Kelcie Thomson led with 16 points. Ariel Dale added 13, Melanie Beery 7, Hope Unger

6. Coach Allen noted that Ally Keaffaber played ”awesome defense”. The Northfield 8th grade team was topped by Rochester in the semi-finals, while the Wabash 8th grade team was defeated by Tippecanoe Valley in the semi-finals.

SCOREBOARD HIGH SCHOOLS Boys Varsity Basketball Feb. 25 Southwood 57, Eastbrook 67 Southwood 16 5 17 19-57 Eastbrook 12 18 17 19-67 Southwood (12-7): Points: Elliot 12, Harmon 16, Blair 8, C.Phillipy 16, R.Phillipy 5. Northfield 71, Whitko 43 Whitko 11 12 11 9-43 Northfield 26 8 14 23-71 Northfield (7-13): Points: Richardson 20, Wilcox 18, Short 11, Miller 9, Burns 8, Shear 3, Hawkins 2. Manchester 42, Argos 40

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Southwood (12-8): Points: Kirk 3, Elliot 4, Harmon 7, Blair 9, C.Phillipy 20, R.Phillipy 4. Manchester 41, Garrett 41

Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Feb. 25 Manchester 31, Argos 18 Southwood, 42, Eastbrook 39 Southwood 14 9 8 11-42 Eastbrook 5 10 12 12- 39 Southwood (11-8): Points: Finicle 2, Martz 6, Lloyd 11, Hinrichsen 14, Deeter 9 Northfield 57, Whitko 39 Northfield 15 14 11 17 -57 Whitko 13 9 15 2-39 Northfield (9-9): Points: Driscoll 15, Schuler 14, Holmes 11, Watkins 10, Trump 7.

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Southwood 47, Bluffton 48

Southwood 10 11 12 14-47 Bluffton 8 15 13 12-48 Southwood (11-9): Points: Cox 7, Finicle 2, Martz 7, Frazier 5, Lloyd 5, Hinrichsen 19, Deeter 2. Manchester 37, Garrett 28

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Manchester 27, Northfield 34

Manchester 23, Rochester 33 Northfield 20, Lincoln 13 Southwood 5, Crestview 34 Wabash 34, Maconaquah 12

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BRICKNER SIGNS WITH IUK: Southwood senior Lexi Brickner has signed her national letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Indiana University Kokomo. While at Southwood, Brickner earned three varsity letters and one junior letter in volleyball. In 2011, Brickner won the team’s most improved award. In 2012, Brickner won the team’s mental attitude award and was elected first team All-TRC. In 2013, Brickner won the Silver Spiking Award, Most Valuable Player and the mental attitude award for the team. Brickner was also first team AllTRC, first team All-State and was on the North All-Star Squad. Brickner also earned a junior varsity letter in basketball and four varsity letters in track. In her career at Southwood, Brickner is 10th all time in attacks with 1,623, eighth in kills with 641, 14th in blocks with 174, 13th in stuff blocks with 69, ninth in kill efficiency at .240 and sixth in service points with 675. Brickner will be studying Nursing while at IUK. Pictured from left, front row: Stephanie Barney, mother, Lexi Brickner, and Tom Finicle, Southwood athletic director and volleyball coach. Back row: IUK head coach Heather Hayes and IUK assistant coach Ryan Bowerman. (photo by Gary Andrews)

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Jerrod Niemann to perform March 14 by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com Jerrod Niemann will bring his country music show to the Honeywell Center

March 14. A song writer since he was 8 years old, Niemann has seen his music career take off since his 2010 number one country hit “Lover,

Lover.” In addition to his own recordings and performances, Niemann has written songs for a number of other artists including country music

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legend Garth Brooks. Two weeks before the Wabash concert, Niemann took a seat in his recording studio in his Nashville home and answered a few questions about his life, career, and upcoming tour, and his show in Wabash. I’m sure it’s been pretty cold even in Nashville this year. It’s been crazy everywhere. I was just down in Florida recently and it was cold and I thought, “man, come on.” It’s just been a pretty rough winter on everybody. I was in Birmingham a couple days ago and it was cold. Why country music? Its’ the same as with your surroundings. I love all types of music but for me, growing up, I’d hear a song about cattle, and I’d look out the window and see cows and think, “whoa, I can relate to this.” Just being from a small town, especially an agricultural town, I just really always connected with it because

I could understand it. My parents used to own a roller skating rink when I was young and they’d play Aerosmith and The Oak Ridge Boys and Bruce Springsteen and just a little bit of everything, so I was exposed to a lot of really cool music, but there’s just something that hits you in the heart when you can just look out the window and see what they’re talking about. Being from Kansas, would you agree that “there’s no place like home?” I think so. Truth is, there’s no place like home, but the home that’s in your head, because you remember, but you can’t go back. It’s true. Part of what made it going home is that it’s where you grew up, but everything changes. It’s still a great place to live, but most of the people I know are gone. They’ve moved different places. Being from the Midwest, it’s a great place to grow up. You started writ-

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ing songs from a very young age, and I wondered, what inspired you to start writing songs at an age when most people can’t even write sentences? It’s one of those things where I don’t think I really even knew what I was doing. Kids find ways to entertain themselves and for me, I heard a quote many years ago that said, “you don’t choose music, music chooses you,” and it’s true. And it’s a blessing and a curse, you know. Music really consumes my existence. It really does. Since when I was a kid, my friends would come over and I would make them write songs and sing, and they were like “man this sucks, can’t we go play some football?” And I played sports my whole life, but music always had the reigns when it came to where I was headed on my path. Jamey Johnson was here last summer at they Honeywell Center. What was it like to work with him? Jamey, I saw him two days ago, and he’s just one of my dear buddies. He’s one of those guys that keeps to himself, but once you get to know him, and this surprises a lot of people, he’s one of the funniest guys you’ll ever meet. He’s just a great guy who

clearly holds the torch for traditional country and there’s nobody that’s better at doing that than him. Going from a guy like Jamey to someone who I see as a kind of king of your industry, what was it like when Garth Brooks asked you to write him a song? Man, it was crazy. I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of three songs with Garth and you learn two things. You realize how far you’ve come because you’re in the writing room with Garth Brooks and you learn how far you still have to go because you’re in the writing room with Garth Brooks, and you realize how brilliant he is. He didn’t need to call me on the phone, I know that, but he did and I’m really grateful for that. He’s just the greatest person. Him and my dad are my two favorite people in the world. What sets you apart as an artist? I think that I attempt musically to always never be the same. It’s tough in the world where you’ve got to have a sound, and people get used to that sound and that’s kind of how they peg you. For me, I just love music so much that I just love to try to challenge myself and at times I try to kind of challenge the listener. Sometimes people listen to music on the radio and think that’s how country music has to sound. For instance, we did a whole album of horns, the second album, and I’ll definitely have a couple horn players with us [at the upcoming show]. But people say “horns and country music, that doesn’t belong,” and the reason I do that stuff is because I say, “hey, horns have been in country music since the 20s in many different ways. I just feel like something that surprised me, like that information, is something that I want to share with all the country music fans and show them, “hey this is where country music actually came from and we’re forgetting a part of our history.” So I like to dig in sometimes and that (continued on page 21)

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Honeywell Center announces Beach Boys ticket sale date The Beach Boys are coming back to the Honeywell Center in Wabash on Friday, Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. D & J Radabaugh and R o b i n s o n Construction sponsor this show. You can capsulate most pop music acts

by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold, however these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. Relive the classic songs that epitomize

the California lifestyle: sun, sand, surf and a simpler time! The Beach Boys launched a string of chart-topping songs that spans nearly fifty years including “Surfer Girl,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Kokomo,”

“California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Good Vibrations,” and more. Tickets may be purchased at the box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday by calling 260-563-1102 or visiting www.honeywellcenter.org.

Baseball umpire Dave Switzer to speak at the Honeywell House Dave Switzer, who has more than 25 years’ experience as a baseball umpire, as well as being an instructor and published author, will present a lecture at the Honeywell House showcasing the highlights of his career behind home plate. The presentation will

take place on Thursday, March 13 at 7 p.m. A native of Fort Wayne and professor of communications at M a n c h e s t e r University, Switzer was honored by the Indiana High School Athletic Association in 2008 and received an outstanding serv-

ice award for his dedication to officiating high school baseball. He was also the American Amateur Baseball Congress National Umpire of the Year in 1992 and worked many Stan Musial and Connie Mack national tournaments. He also worked four IHSAA

state finals. Among the more memorable games that Switzer has umpired featured MLB All-Star players like Derek Jeter and A.J. Pierznski. This Honeywell House event is free of charge and open to the public. Please call 260-563-2326 ext. 21 for reservations.

CCC to host Saturday Night Concert and Chili Cook-off The Congregational Christian Church hosts a Chili Cook-off on Saturday, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester. Those who attend will get a chance to vote for their favorite chili to determine the winner of the

“Wooden Spoon” trophy. A freewill offering will be received with proceeds going to support the needs of those in the church and community through the Benevolence Fund. The menu includes chili, cornbread, applesauce and drinks. Those wishing to enter their special

recipe into the contest should prepare a crockpot (or more) of their favorite recipe and have it at the church by 3:45 p.m. A short registration form will be completed with ingredient list and the chef ’s name. Entertainment for the evening will be a three-band concert from 5:30-7:30 p.m. featuring Toby Tobias

and the Troubadours, the Cabachones and 4WB. A variety of music will be offered including classic rock, contemporary Christian, and alternative Country. Contact the church at 260-982-2882 or on the web at www.brightlightccc.o rg for more information.

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probably scared my record label a lot of times, but also, there’s albums like this one where I just wanted to go into the studio and record country music that people could crank up and get some trouble off their mind. Your hat, is that just something you like because it’s comfortable, or is there a story behind it, because almost always when I see a picture of you, you’ve got that hat on. I’ll tell you, when I grew up in Kansas, I worked on two different ranches. You know, boots, wranglers, cowboy hat, the whole deal, and as anyone who’s worn a cowboy hat knows, the whole reason for the brim is to protect your skin from the sun. So of course, you come to Nashville and that’s the stereotypical way to dress, the stereotypical way to sound, and after you live life a little bit you realize, “hey, may I’m not on a horse today,

I’m not dealing with any cattle, I’m sitting up playing music, so I’m just gonna wear what’s comfortable.” So the very first day we set up to do some photos for the album, I just grabbed a couple things, and I threw on the hat, and it just kind of stuck. It’s kind of like when Roy Orbison put on his sunglasses and went

on stage. It just kind of stuck. There’s no real story behind it. Is there anything you’d like to tell our readers about the upcoming show? Well anytime I get the honor of playing Crystal Gayle’s origin, that alone is an honor, but I just think that everybody works their tails off and they all should get a

chance to be entertained, and if they give us a chance, we’ll definitely do our very best to give them a great time and hopefully get any troubles off their minds, and if they’re happy, hopefully we’ll just make them happier. We’re gonna bring the party, and we hope they’ll sing along a little bit.

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Access Youth Center co-founder Don Phillips leaves board of directors after 26 years of service by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com Twenty-seven years ago, Don Phillips departed on a 10-day mission trip to a third world country. He knew that there were kids running the streets who needed to know the love of Christ. The trip made an impact on Don. When he returned to Wabash, he started to notice groups of kids around town. “I have a real interest in showing kids how much they matter,” said Phillips. “God made it clear to me about 27 years ago that they need to know that.” With the help of some friends, Don set out to create a safe place where kids could come to relax, play games, and get some encouragement along the way. The Access was born. “We just kind of opened up a recreational facility and made ourselves available, and kids started

filtering in as they heard about it,” said Phillips. “It was basically just a time to hang out and build rapport with the kids.” The founders didn’t expect it to last very long. They had done research into these kinds of facilities in other communities, and they usually lasted five years at best. “It’s been just a lot of people in the community who have been faithful to the call that the other guys and I initially heard and said, ‘Hey, this is something I want to get going.’ This is where my heart is.” The Access is a faith-based youth outreach. Phillips is an active member of Wabash Friends Church. Through his work with the church’s youth, he knows the value of a good youth group. He facilitates a small group at the church and builds relationships in that setting as well. He knows,

however, that a lot of kids steer away from churches for a variety of reasons. “Maybe a lot of them are legit,” he admits. “I hate to say that, but a lot of them don’t feel welcome. It’s not an atmosphere that a lot of them are comfortable in.” This was part of his motivation in creating The Access. He wanted to create a comfortable atmosphere that kids were drawn to. “We thought, what better way to build a relationship than to establish a place that they’re already hanging round downtown that they could come in and play free pool,” said Phillips. “They’re not going to pass that up.” By building relationships first, Phillips was able to encourage the kids. He says the conversations about faith were automatic. “Most of the time, if I ever shared my faith, they initiated it,” he said. “I could

ACCESS YOUTH CENTER CO-FOUNDER DON PHILLIPS sits at a table in the recreation and outreach building on Canal Street. Phillips retired from the organization’s board of directors in February after sharing God’s love with kids for 26 years. “I’m not gonna sit still,” Don assured, before talking briefly about a foundation he’s working to build. He hopes to eventually use the some of the foundation’s money to further build the youth outreach program. (photo by Eric Stearley) have gone up to those kids on the street and said, ‘Hey, you wanna go to church with me,’ and I don’t know how successful that would have been.” When The Access started, Phillips, now bald, had long hair, as did the friend he was working with. “Some of their first responses when they came to the knowledge that we were Christians were, ‘How can you Christian?’ I said, ‘What are you talking about, and they said, ‘The way you look,’ They had this preconceived notion that you had a certain haircut and wore certain clothes,” said Phillips. “That gave us a chance to convey to them that it was based on a relationship with a God that cared.” The Access doesn’t just try to meet kids’ spiritual needs. They encourage kids, hoping to also address their emotional and metal needs. Through family meals on weekends and giving out grilled cheeses on Thursday afternoons, they work to address kids’ physical needs as well. Phillips can give examples of this through countless stories about his work at the Access over nearly three decades. He recalled a particular girl who didn’t get much encourage from her family concerning academics. Access volunteers recognized how intelligent she

was and saw her potential. Recently, she contacted Phillips to thank him for the encouragement in her studies and tell him that she was finishing her doctorate degree in psychology. Telling stories like this brings back a lot of emotions for Phillips. As he spoke of stepping away from his role on The Access’ board, he become very emotional, pausing in a futile attempt to hold back tears. “I didn’t know I’d get emotional after 26 years,” he said. “I guess you can tell it’s probably something that’s been good for me too. I guess just like with your own kids, it stirs up the emotion.” Phillips says that the “famous line” he hears when he sees kids that have grown up is, “I’m staying out of trouble.” “It opens up opportunities to reconnect,” said Phillips. “You kind of talk as if you’re family, encourage them and such. So I think it does offer that surrogate family if nothing else, you know. That’s good.” Since it’s formative years, The Access has grown, and continues to grow, into a more versatile outreach. After volunteering for two years, Liz Hobbs was hired as a fulltime director. “They kind of brought me on board to do some more programming and com-

munity connection, and with the help of our wonderful board of directors and volunteers, we were able to do that,” said Hobbs. “We really just rely on our volunteers so much.” In the last year, The Access has seen a 91% increase in participation. On average, they see 25 kids each day, and that number jumped to 31 in January. “The need is obviously there,” said Hobbs. “We get the opportunity to meet incredible kids and incredible parents, and we get to do that because Don and a couple guys listened and went with what they were supposed to do many years ago, so we’re thankful for that.” In addition to the family nights and famous grilled cheese Thursdays (which, as you might expect, draw the largest number of kids), The Access provides tutoring, an after school program, bible studies, and more. “I was looking through some of the original bylaws and it was so interesting to me that I could use it as a checklist of what we’ve been doing here,” said Hobbs. “For them it was these goals and dreams, and I had never seen these papers before, and so I had no idea that so many years ago, these were the things that they wanted this

place to become, but that’s what they’ve become. That’s where we are.” “I’m not going to sit still,” Phillips said about stepping away from the board. “I’ve started a foundation and we’re coming up with ideas about to how to get it going. It’s going to be focused on pioneering and sustaining ministries such as this, and we have a few ideas we hope to implement some day. Who knows, maybe once I get enough money in my foundation, I’ll be able to talk to Liz about setting a church up here.” “I’ll be waiting,” Hobbs responded. As Don steps away from his role on the board of directors, an era comes to a close and a new era begins. Wabash County YMCA Director of A c a d e m i c Engagement Amanda Jones-Layman, who has been on the board for a year, is replacing Wabash County Historical Museum Executive Director Mitch Figert as board chairman. “One of the things that’s beautiful about it is the feeling that it’s a safe place and a welcoming space,” said Jones-Layman. “We don’t want to change that. That’s at the core of the identity of this place, so a lot of what I hope to accomplish in this new role on the board (continued on page 23)

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by Eric Stearley eric@thepaperofwabash.com This winter has been one for the record books. Bitterly cold temperatures and ceaseless snow storms has kept many Wabash county residents inside as they try to avoid being exposed to the elements at all costs. Some members of our community, however, are not so fortunate. Though it’s not often talked about in this area, homelessness does exists right here in Wabash County. If this winter has proven anything, it’s that northern Indiana is no place for someone without shelter. While it is easy for most to turn the heat up a bit, some struggle just to find a roof and four walls to protect them from the piercing wind. This unfortunate fact has prompted several community members to join together in an initiative to fight homelessness and find solutions for

those without a place to stay. This type of initiative has proved fruitful in nearby communities. Within the past two years, two shelters, known as Fellowship Missions, have been set up in Warsaw. The Family Service Association of Howard County is working on a $3.3 million project to build a 27 unit apartment complex to house homeless veterans. A project is underway in Huntington to develop a shelter program as well. On March 7, a group of community members will come together at the Wabash Church of the Brethren to brainstorm solutions to our own county’s homelessness problem. Carol Horn is one of these organizers. She is a part of an outreach called Growing Grounds, which works with incarcerated and released men and women. Growing Grounds is a partnership between the Wabash Church of

the Brethren and Education for Conflict Resolution. “Because of our many years working in that initiative, we began to know a bit more about the lives of people in Wabash County who sometimes are hidden from us, and it has come out of that,” said Horn She told the story of one woman who called out of desperation after two particularly miserable nights in the cold. “This particular time, she had spent one night in an unheated garage in zero degree weather and another night in an unheated shed in zero degree weather,” said Horn. “Finally, she found our number in the phonebook and called, so we responded right away.” It’s stories like this that have motivated Horn to take an active role in fighting this local problem. She hopes that through this meeting of the minds, they can find solutions for people in

Wabash County Historical Society to meet The Wabash County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wabash County Historical Museum.

Bob Mullett, Fire Chief, will present the program, “Wabash Fire Department: Through the Years.” The program is free

and open to the public. Those attending should enter through the doors from the east parking lot.

Wabash Musicale holds meeting Wabash Musicale had their January and February meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Weather made it necessary to combine the meetings. The theme this year “Seasons of Music”; January “Snowy and Wintery” and February “Blustery and Cool” worked well for the one cold day. President Sue Gray welcomed all to the Honeywell Center. Bette Miller, January chair person, introduced the following program. Peggy Coppler opened the program with “My Favorite Things,” music and lyrics by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Peggy was accompanied by Eileen Dye. Emily France performed “Tears, After the Cloudy Weather.” This piece is the theme song from an episode of the Pokemon cartoon

series. “Calypso” was sung by Peggy Coppler, accompanied by Eileen Dye. Composed by Edward Benjamin Britten, with words from a poem by W.H. Auden, Calypso tells a story of a man rushing to Grand Central Station to meet his new lover with much nervous energy and excitement. Finishing out the January program was Frederick Franz Chopin’s “Prelude Op 28, No. 15 in D-flat major; aka Raindrop Prelude,” performed by Emily France. Sarah See, February chair person, introduced the first number for February, which was “Must Winter Come so Soon” an aria from the English Opera, Vanessa, written by Samuel Barber. “The Snow is Dancing” by Debussey was chose by Eileen Dye for her

next number. “Baby It’s Cold Outside” was sung by Sue Gray and Susie Jones, accompanied by Susan Va n l a n d i n g h a m . Eileen Dye played “In the Bleak Midwinter,” which is a Christmas carol composed by Holst, based on a poem from 1872. “Snowbells” written by Shuman, was Susie Jones next piece, accompanied by Eileen Dye. Susie Jones and Sue Gray then sang “Canadian Sunset,” accompanied by Susan Vanlandingham. Sue Gray picked a song made popular by the Mamas and Papas to take the group away from the cold. She sang “California Dreaming.” President Sue Gray thanked everyone for their performances and reminded them of the rehearsal schedule for the Guest Night in April.

need. “I really would like that to be something that comes out of this gathering,” said Horn. Other organizations that deal with issues of homelessness, such as Helping Hands, are coming together at this meeting to voice concerns and opinions about how to solve this problem. The grave truth is that this season’s brutal weather can, hand has, resulted in the death of homeless individuals across the country. Horn and the other organizers hope that this meeting will not only shed light on the issue, but result in working solutions to address the problem immediately, as well as into the future. The Wabash Church of the Brethren is located at 645 Bond Street in Wabash. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m., and anyone with ideas or the ability to help is encouraged to attend as organizers work to get the initiative off the ground.

Celtica to perform at two locations The second performance in the three show Dinner Chamber Music Series will feature the five-member Celtica. This multi-talented group of musicians will play a wide-range of instruments including hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, fiddle, uilleann pipes, penny whistle, hurgy gurdy, field organ, guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals and more. Celtica’s performances excited and captivate audiences with a wide range of ballads, upbeat tunes, and even some original pieces. Their concert will held at the Honeywell Center, Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. This performance is sponsored by Douglas C. Lehman P.C. and Minda Lehman. Celtica will also be performing a free concert on Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m. at the Historic St. Patrick’s Church in Lagro.

...continued from page 22 is to sustain what’s been going on and just add any expertise that I can to help it grow to the next level.” As director of academic engagement, Jones-Layman has insight into both the struggles and advantages of the community’s youth. She was instrumental in the creation of the Wabash County Promise, an initiative to get young students excited about college and their dreams for the future. “I think the qualities that she brings are what we need now as we look to move forward, and we’re excited to have her here,” Hobbs said. “How beautiful is it that there’s a place kids can come and hear that their life

matters,” she said. “Even if they come from a family that said it, there’s no limit to how many times a kid can hear that.” Echoing Phillips’ remarks about how The Access has helped him, Hobbs and Jones-Layman agree that the kids aren’t the only ones that benefit from the outreach program. “It’s not just the kids that feel safe here or that feel valued,” said Jones-Layman. “The volunteers can feel that way, and certainly everyone that serves on the board can feel that way. It’s just a really amazing place.” “I think that’s how you know that you’re running a ministry and not just a non-

profit,” said Hobbs. “We’ve all been helped, we have all been encouraged at some time by being here, and you can’t always say that about places.” Those interested in volunteering at The Access as they open a new chapter are encouraged to contact Liz Hobbs at 260-5632070 or connect through the organization’s Facebook page by searching The Access Youth Center or scanning the QR code below with your smart phone.

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March 27 meeting seeks public opinion on Eel River recovery through downtown North Manchester

Today, the riverbanks are eroded and a dumping ground for trash – a barrier to habitat and an eyesore along the Community Trail Network. A $17,000 feasibility study that will address protecting, stabilizing and restoring the banks of the downtown stretch of the Eel River needs advice and opinion from the community, said Terri Michaelis, coordinator of the initiative. At a March 27 meeting, the public will learn about the study that is a first step in gathering input and support for restoring the Eel River stream bank through downtown North Manchester. Following the study, the initiative will pursue additional funding from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Lake and River E n h a n c e m e n t Program, as well as partners in the community. “There are many

possibilities for this project and its potential to positively impact the town of North Manchester,” said Michaelis. “We hope the community will join us at this public meeting to learn about these possibilities and share their thoughts and ideas with us.” The public meeting is set for 6:30—8 p.m. on Thursday, March 27 in the Blocher Room of the North Manchester Public Library. The study will focus on the Eel River stretch from the Market Street Bridge east 500 feet to behind the parking area near the American Legion. The river runs along the alley behind Main Street businesses that borders the Community Trail Network. The project would: •restore and stabilize the stream bank to reduce erosion •identify potential for improved wildlife habitat

•eliminate dumping of waste •raise awareness for preserving the stream bank •involve the local community in the project design Cardno JFNew, an Indiana-based ecological consulting and restoration firm, will do the study. “The firm has the experience, resources and technical expertise to evaluate the site and determine an appropriate, sustainable, successful solution for the deteriorated stream bank in North Manchester,” Michaelis said. The steering committee is planning three public meetings on the project. The committee is comprised of representatives from the Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District, North Manchester Chamber of Commerce, North Manchester Town Council, North Manchester Parks &

R e c r e a t i o n , Manchester Main Street, Manchester University and local citizens. Initially funded by a $1 million Clean Water Act Grant, the

Initiative is a M a n c h e s t e r University-led coalition of agencies and individuals who are determined to improve water quality, enhance recreation and pro-

mote conservation of natural resources in the middle Eel River watershed. For more about the Middle Eel River Watershed Initiative, contact Terri

Michaelis at 260-9825101 or t m m i ch a e l i s @ m a n chester.edu. Visit the Watershed website at www.manchester.edu/ eelriverinitiative.

Historic Homes Preservation Group in North Manchester receives $75,000 loan The Historic Homes Preservation Group, associated group of the North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society, recently received an interest-free $75,000 loan from Indiana Landmarks. The loan will be used in the HHPG’s latest renovation project, a home located at 404 W. Second Street in North Manchester. As an Affiliate Member, the North M a n c h e s t e r Historical Society is eligible to apply for loans from Indiana L a n d m a r k ’ s Endangered Places Loan Fund. The

loans are interestfree for one year, and then charge minimal interest. The HHPG plans on finishing the renovation, selling the property, and paying back the loan within the interestfree period. The loan gives the group the capital to complete the renovations. While the group has slowly developed a nest egg that can be used to purchase promising properties, the costs of renovation may not be recovered until the property is sold. Work is underway to provide completely new heat-

ing/AC and plumbing, new kitchen, two new bathrooms, rebuilt front porch, plastering and interior and exterior painting. HHPG received a similar loan last year to renovate a property at 512 W. Third Street, and repaid it in record time. The HHPG also received state support through the Department of Natural Resources a few years ago for their project to stabilize and partially renovate the Cigar Factory, a familiar downtown North Manchester land-

mark. Other properties renovated by HHPG include the downtown Rice House, and homes on Mill, South and Grant Streets. The group seeks to save and restore “homes of character or history.” They are particularly pleased that four of the homes they have renovated have been sold to young first-time homeowners who had not considered owning a home and building equity for the same amount or less than they were paying in rent.

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The Wabash County Historical Society and the Wabash County Historical Museum are announcing an essay contest for all Wabash County 4th graders. The purpose of this contest is to get kids talking and thinking about the history of our great

county. The details of the essay are as follows: Subject matter- the essay is to explain and give historical significance to any site, person, or event that pertains to Wabash County history. Length- the essay should be no more

than two typed pages, double-spaced (if possible, Times New Roman, 12 pt.) Please note that two pages is the maximum length. Due date- Tuesday, April 15, the essays will be picked up from the schools or they can be dropped off at the Wabash County Historical museum

FFW Corporationdeclares cash dividends FFW Corporation, Parent Corporation of Crossroads Bank, has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable March 31 to shareholders of record on March 17. The book value of FFW Corporation stock was $21.89 per share as of Jan. 31. The last reported trade of stock at the close of business Feb. 27 was $17.75 per share and the number of outstanding shares was 1,132,084 as of the same date. On Jan. 31, the corporation had assets of $338.4 million and shareholders’ equity of $35.7 million.

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the Museum, 36 East Market Street, Wabash. Prizes will be awarded to the top 20 finalists. For any questions, please contact Bob Beckett at 260-563-

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First Friday “March Madness” The First Friday subcommittee for Wabash Marketplace Inc. is pleased to announce the upcoming theme “March Madness” set for Friday, March 7, from 5-8 p,m,. Participating merchants will offer shoppers the opportunity to register for tickets to hear Bobby Knight speak at the Honeywell Center,

April 11, at 7:30 p.m. First Friday shoppers can register at any location open late for First Friday. In addition to the ticket giveaway, another fun event takes place at the Wabash County Historical Museum. The museum will host a book reading and signing with Michael Kaltenmark for his children’s book Good

Boy, Blue. Mr. Kaltenmark will have the Butler bulldog, Blue III for greetings as well. The Manchester U n i v e r s i t y Cheerleaders will be at the Welcome Center to take part in the festivities. First Friday is a great time to visit the downtown area, benefit from special discounts offered by

many of the merchants, and enjoy a variety of local entertainment. First Friday Committee members include: Patrick Sullivan, Mitch Figert, Kellie Brace, Hayley Beauchamp, Laura Wagner, Maria Marshall, Silas Zartman, Karen Walters and Jennifer Long-Dillon.

pain of divorce and receive valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce. The DivorceCare group leaders and some members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Ugalde’s Restaurant, 1950 State Highway 15 S, Wabash. For more information, call or e-mail Scott Makin, Director of Counseling Center, at 260-563-8453, 877-3501658, scott@wabashfriends.org, or call Janet at 260-563-5235. The website of DivorceCare, is www.divorcecare.org.

ing the loss of a loved one. Ed Ensley, social worker, and Herb Hughs, Hospice chaplain, will lead the groups. For more information, please call Gail Williams at 260-5692290 or 800-346-2110, ext. 2290.

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Ash Wednesday service at Wabash Christian Church

Church Women United will meet at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church located at 110 N. Cass Street. Women around the globe celebrate the World Day of Prayer the first Friday in March. The theme is “Streams in the Desert” and will encourage women to work and pray together to bring justice and equality to all women. Refreshments and a time of fellowship will follow the meeting. All women in the Wabash area are invited to attend. Church Women United is a national volunteer Christian ecumenical movement that brings together women of diverse races, cultures and traditions in closer Christian fellowship, prayer, advocacy and action for peace and justice in the world.

Wabash Christian Church and the Presbyterian Church of Wabash are hosting a joint Ash Wednesday Taize service at 7 p.m. on March 5. The service will be held in the Fellowship Hall at Wabash Christian Church, which is located at 110 West Hill Street. To add to the worship service, there will be interactive prayer stations available to help center oneself.

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DivorceCare meetings to be held DivorceCare, a 13week DVD series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery, meets in Room 112 of the Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Rd. 13, Wabash every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. The DivorceCare group is a place where members can be around people who understood the

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ANNUAL FISHING TACKLE SALE at Bozarth Country Store, March 1st9th, Mon.-Sun. 7am-5pm. Huge selection of name brand rod & reels, terminal tackle & all fishing related items. Stock up & save! Best prices of the year! 7309 E 400 S, Lagro. 765981-4522.

Pastor JP Freeman and Pastor Sebrena Cline will lead an informal study and discussion reflecting on questions of faith that we often wonder about yet are sometimes afraid to ask. The church is located at the Corners of 4th and Walnut Streets, North Manchester. The Lenten study, based on the “RE:Form” curriculum, begins on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. and continues through April 9. Each week those who gather will view a short video and discuss a different issue. Designed to reach those in high school and above, the information is presented in a modern, graphic-based style with engaging yet thoughtprovoking illustrations. The service and study are open to all who would come. For more information about the Congregational Christian Church contact us at 260-982-2882 or email connections@brightlightccc.o rg.

Charley Creek Gardens presents ‘Diary of a Garden’

Charley Creek Gardens will present Diary of a Garden on March 15 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Education and Resource Center. Diary of a Garden is a talk and workshop on creating your own garden journal, just in time for gardening season! The program will begin with a free informative talk from 10-10:30 a.m., followed by the workshop. During the hands-on workshop, participants will create their own custom garden journal from a kit. A limited supply of decorative paper, stickers, fabric and ribbon will be available to embellish their journal. Participants are encouraged to bring their own embellishments to personalize their garden journal. Light refreshments will be provided. The talk is free of charge. Pre-registration is required by March 11 for the workshop portion. The workshop is limited to 15 participants and there is a fee due upon arrival. To reserve your spot, please call 260-563-1020 or email kellys@charleycreekgardens.org with “garden journal” in the subject line.

North Manchester CONSIGNMENT SALE of children’s items to benefit Manchester Early Learning Center. Saturday, March 8 from 8am-3pm. North Manchester Missionary Church, 806 SR 114 E. Children’s clothing NB-16 & maternity, large nursery items, toys, books, movies, misc. For more information, visit us on the web at: Dixonmic.wix.com/myysale , email us at: MYYSaleInfo@yahoo.com or call Manchester Early Learning Center at (260)982-4913.

Lost & Found ROCKET, LARGE ALL WHITE SIBERIAN HUSKY, neutered, right eye dark brown, left eye ice blue. Stolen from Miami/Cass county line on May 10th. Call 574-739-0046 or message Finding Rocket on Facebook.

CADNET Ad Network WANTED TO BUY CASH PAID- up to $28/Box for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. 1-DAY PAYMENT. 1-800-371-1136. Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201. MISCELLANEOUS AIRLINE CAREERS begin here - Get trained as FAA certified Aviation Technician. Housing and Financial aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call AIM 866453-6204.

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$425 CHERRY Sleigh Bed, NEW, Solid Wood w/NEW PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, un-opened. (260)493-0805.

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Dish TV Retailer-SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-309-1452.

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SOFA & 3 CHAIRS— $800, Victorian solid cherry table & 4 chairs—$800, Solid oak table & 6 chairs—$300. Call 5631840. MUST SELL! MOVING! 2 lt. green flowered couches—$100/each, couch w/ navy flowers—$75, loveseat w/ navy flowers— $50, daybed—$100, computer desk—$40, 3 chairs—$20 each, some misc. Call for appt. 765981-9938. MOTORCYCLE JACKETS, leather vest & electric vest, $20-$100, sizes 18, 38, 40, 42. Call 765-6649117. MEMORIAL LAWNS CEMETARY (PEACE GARDEN SECTION), Row 41 Lot #’s 3&4. Call 5631173 ask for Chuck. GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147. COMFORT ZONE HEATER, 1000-1500 watts, cherry colored, $75 firm. 260-568-4945. ANDERSEN SKY LIGHT WINDOWS—new— Window 1: L46xW 21 1/2, Window 2: L38 1/4xW28 w/built in blinds & screens, Window 3: L38X21 1/2, Window 4: L28xW21 1/2. If interested call 260-6392004. Priced to sell. 4 PAIRS BRIGHTON SHOES, size 8-8.5, $50 each. Call 260-906-6590.

THE NORTH MANCHESTER POLICE DEPARTMENT will be accepting applications for the position of Patrolman until midnight March 31, 2014. Applicant must be 21 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Applications can be picked up at 709 W. Main St North Manchester, IN 46962. STRAUSS VEAL FEEDS Dairy Milk Plant Has 3 Part Time Openings during hours 7am - 3pm With an hour lunch in between, 20-28 hours per week, Job description: Heavy lifting 50lbs at a repetitive pace, able to stand for entire shift. Apply at main office- 600 Strauss Provimi Rd, North Manchester, Indiana.

FARM OPERATION LOOKING TO HIRE FULL TIME EMPLOYEE, experience helpful but not required. Applicant must be able to pass a CDL physical. Send resume w/ references to: A&R Keiffer, Inc., 7971 S 900 W-35, LaFontaine, IN 46940. TRI-AXLE DUMP truck driver needed, experienced preferred, seasonal. 260-519-0283. COFFEE SHOP SEEKS PART TIME COOK & BARISTA, experience a plus but not necessary. Send resume & references to: kenapocomocha@ cinergymetro.net.

Wanted WANTED TO BUY!!! Gold Jewelry: rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc., tie tacks, service pins, gold coins & even gold teeth. Silver: Pre-1965 US coins, flatware, teapots, etc. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

JUNK OR UNWANTED ITEMS, CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, running or not, PAY IN CASH. FREE PICKUP! Call 260-571-6547. ANTIQUES WANTED: Furniture, Paintings, Toys, Light Fixtures, Guns, Knives, Advertising, Signs, Railroad, Boy Scout and Military Items. Call 260571-9865.

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1989 HONDA GOLD WING & side car—$7,500, 1994 Chevy 1500 4x4— $3,250, 1995 Ford Aspire$800, 2001 Dodge Caravan—$3,500. Call 260-568-5203.

NICE 1 BR FARMHOUSE in country 3 miles southwest of Wabash, $500/month, ADULTS ONLY, NO PETS. Call 765-299-4944. LARGE 1 BR APT., $95/week, utilities not included, NO PETS. References required. Call 260-571-0799 and leave a message.

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Amish Built POLE BARNS We do all types of construction 3 0 x 4 0 x 1 2 ’ 1-12’x10’ overhead door POST BUILDINGS 1-36” walk in door RESIDENTIAL 2-36x36” window Truss rafter 4’ on center COMMERCIAL $9,80000 Erected INDUSTRIAL 40x64x14’ AGRICULTURAL 1-16’x12’ overhead door 1-10’x8’ slider door

1-36” walk in door Allyour Your 29 All 29Gauge gaugePainted painted 2-36x36” window Steel steel Cut cut To to Your your Specifications. specifications. Truss rafter 4’ on center 20 20Colors ColorsAnd andAll allYour yourTrims. trims $16,20000 Erected $195 lin. ft. 48x80x14’ 40 yr. White/Colored 40 yr. White/Colored £. ä lin.ft. 1-16’x12’ overhead door 75 lin.lin.ft. 30 White/Colored #2yr.No Warranty $1£.n{ ft. 1-10’x10’ slider door #2 No Warranty 1.5 lin.ft. 1-36” walk in door #1 Galvalume $160 lin. ft. 2-36x36” window #1 Galvalume 1.ÈÓ lin.ft. $ 31 Truss rafter 4’ on center #2#2Galvalume 1 lin. Galvalume 1.Ó{ lin.ft.ft. $24,25000 Erected #1Galvalized Galvanized $1.ÈÓ lin.ft. #1 165 lin. ft. 64x80x14’ #2 Galvanized 1.ÓÇ lin.ft. $ 31 #2 Galvalized 1 lin. ft. 1-24’x12’ overhead door

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Foreign Buyers Notification The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) requires all foreign owners of U.S. agricultural land to report their holdings to the Secretary of Agriculture. The Farm Service Agency administers this program for USDA. All individuals who are not U.S. citizens, and have purchased or sold agricultural land in the county are required to report the transaction to FSA with 90 days of the closing. Failure to submit the AFIDA form (FSA-153) could result in civil penalties of up to

with FSA. Failure to do so can lead to possible program ineligibility and penalties. While making record updates, be sure to update signature authorizations. Making record changes now will save time in the spring. Clearing Wooded Areas or Bringing New Land into Production Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production as doing so without prior authorization may put a producer’s federal farm program benefits in jeopardy. This is espe-

25 percent of the fair market value of the property. County government offices, Realtors, attorneys and others involved in real estate transactions are reminded to notify foreign investors of these reporting requirements. Farming Operation Changes Producers who have bought or sold land, or added or dropped rented land from their operation must report those changes to the FSA office as soon as possible. A copy of the deed or recorded land contract for purchase property is needed to maintain accurate records

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