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Wabash County Election Results
08 May 2008 - ( Front Page )

The following are election results for the 2008 Primary from Wabash County only.
Complete state and district results were not available at press time.
(R) President
John McCain, 2,859 votes-69.82%
Ron Paul, 537 votes-13.11%
Mike Huckabee, 515 votes- 12.58%
Mitt Romney, 184 votes-4.49%
(D) President
Hillary Clinton, 2769 votes-56.93%
Barack Obama, 2095 votes-43.07%
(R) Governor
Mitch Daniels, 3163 votes
(D) Governor
Jill Long Thompson, 2739 votes-59.79%
Jim Schellinger, 1842 votes-40.21%
(R) State Rep 22nd District
William J. Ruppel, 2348 votes-56.71%
Michael B. Ridenour, 1386 votes-33.48%
William A. Dixon, 406 votes-9.81%
(D) State Rep 22nd District
Larry E. Rensberger, 2475 votes-60.38%
Allen Dunnagan, 1624 votes-39.62% ....Read More

TC Hears Affects Of Pool Closure On Community
08 May 2008 - ( Front Page )

by Amy Kraner
Town Council and the Park and Recreation Board got a first look at how the closing of the pool complex is affecting residents during a joint meeting April 30.
The community pool and fitness center was closed April 17 after engineers starting a long list of repairs on the 40-year-old building found significant and potentially dangerous roof corrosion.
Town Council President Chris Garber commented on the response since the closing, saying, “When we are without a pool it really starts showing us how important it is to our community. We’ve seen many offers of help, which shows our true community spirit.”
Several residents who have used the hydroaerobics class at the pool for many years shared how important the pool is to their health.
They have since formed a car pool and are traveling to pools in other communities.
Resident Gracie Pinson said, “I used to serve on the Park Board, and I know what you are facing. You should know that when I first moved here many years ago, the pool was one thing I looked for in a community. It’s a valuable, under-used asset.”
The closing of the pool has made the future of swimming as a sport at Manchester Community Schools uncertain.
MCS Athletic Director Kyle Wieland said, “We’re not ready to suspend the program, but ultimately if the community decides against a new facility, that would probably end the program right there.” ....Read More

Town Now Has Medicare Home Car Agency
08 May 2008 - ( Front Page )

by Amy Kraner
North Manchester now has a Medicare home care agency, which will offer services to residents that wish to stay in their homes yet have health issues that limit their independence.
Peabody Retirement Community Director & CEO Jeffrey Brasie requested that Home Health Care Solutions Inc. (HHCS) provide services in the community.
“Within a 23 mile radius of Peabody, there is not a Medicare home care provider; it’s a disservice to the county of Wabash. Currently, Medicare homes service come from Ft. Wayne, Peru, and the Warsaw region,” Brasie said.
HHCS, lead by Mahmood Iqbal, recently leased space downtown at 118 Walnut Street and has been setting up its office space.
The company conducts Medicare home care services within the Indianapolis and Detroit, Michigan metropolitan areas.
Mahmood said, “We are delighted to enter the North Manchester and surrounding region, where we know our dedicated and meticulous services will be needed.”
He added, “We are in the process of refurbishing our office and identifying qualified employees.”
Mahmood said that they would be hiring home health aides, LPNs, social workers, therapists, and a dietician to serve local residents. ....Read More

Jones Hopes Community Doesn't Lose Pool
08 May 2008 - ( Editorial )

To the editor:
On Thursday, April 17th the Manchester Community Pool closed its doors because of structural problems that made it unsafe to remain open.
During the forty years that the pool has been in operation, countless children and adults have availed themselves of all the opportunities that the pool offers.
Hundreds of children in North Manchester and surrounding communities have learned to swim during the Red Cross lessons offered in the spring and summer months. Many of these same children have become active members of the swim teams, continuing through high school.
Many adults do lap swimming on a regular basis for exercise and cardio-vascular fitness. These same people sometimes use the whirlpool or sauna for sore muscles or arthritic joints.
One of the largest segments of pool participants is the hydro-aerobic class, offered Monday – Friday in the morning and Tuesday and Thursday in the evening. About forty women and men are enrolled in these sessions for various reasons. Some enroll on the recommendation of their doctor to help heal knees, hips, backs and other health problems. In fact, many of the hydro-aerobic participants find relief and healing through this activity.
The Community Pool is used regularly by students from grade school through college for relaxation and enjoyment. Many summer afternoons are spent swimming at the pool. Pool parties are held throughout the year.
North Manchester is a wonderful community in which to be a child, grow up, raise children and retire. Having a pool in our community enhances every stage of life. If a pool is not part of our community’s resources, it will be a great loss to all of us.
It is my hope that the town board along with other agencies involved will make the decision to continue the forty year tradition of having a community pool in North Manchester. We all know that funding will be difficult, but without this resource the quality of life will be diminished for the entire community.
Stephanie Jones

Girls' Tennis Team Winning Streak Now At Seven
08 May 2008 - ( Sports )

The girls’ tennis team continued its winning ways, upping its winning streak to seven straight with wins over Whitko, Peru, Wabash, and Tippecanoe Valley.
Win Over Whitko
The tennis team edged Whitko in a TRC match up 3-2.
Once again, it came down to the singles matches, and once again, Manchester’s singles players came through.
Kristen Lahman won her match 7-6, (3), 6-4, while Tara Gnagy won 6-1, 6-4, and Julie Seifert won 7-5, 7-5.
The number one doubles team of Katherine Tate and Jenna Alexander lost 6-0, 7-6 (4), and the number two doubles team of Whitnee Hidalgo and Sadie Preston lost 6-4, 6-1.
“Kristen fought through a tough match to pull out the win for the team,” head coach Tim McLaughlin said. “She was very determined and it showed on the court.
“Julie and Tara continue to play consistent, smart tennis, and it’s working well for them,” he continued.
The JV team lost to Whitko 3-2.
Winning matches were Bri Dahlstrom 8-4, and the doubles team of Rebecca Ruppert and Lauren Wagoner 8-4.
Win Over Peru
The singles players had no trouble with Peru in another 3-2 win last week.
Lahman won 6-2, 6-2, Gnagy won 6-3, 6-2, and Seifert won 6-4, 6-3.
Tate and Alexander lost 6-3, 6-2, and Hidalgo and Preston lost 6-3, 6-2.
“We continue to get very consistent play from all the singles players,’ McLaughlin said.
The JV team lost to Peru 4-1.
Skye Haywood was the only Lady Squire to win, pulling out an 8-4 victory at three singles.
Win Over Wabash
The Lady Squires won their sixth straight match with a 3-2 win over Wabash Saturday afternoon, but this time, the singles player needed some help from the doubles teams, and they got it.
Lahman had little trouble with Katie Honeycutt 6-1, 6-2, while Gnagy won the deciding match over Laura Merriman 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. Seifert lost her match at three singles 6-4, 6-1.
Hidalgo and Preston stepped up and pulled out a 6-3, 6-1 win at two doubles to help secure the win for Manchester.
Tate and Alexander lost a tough three setter 6-7 (7), 6-2, 6-2.
“I am very proud of Whitnee and Sadie,” McLaughlin said. “It was their first win of the season.
“Tara fought back in the third set and did a great job to clinch the win for the team,” he continued.
Win Over Tippecanoe Valley
Despite winning their seventh straight match, Monday night’s win over Tippecanoe Valley was Manchester’s first 5-0 win.
Both doubles teams fought for three set wins, while the singles players had no trouble with the Lady Vikings.
Tate and Alexander pulled out a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 win, while Hidalgo and Preston battled for a 6-3, 0-6, 6-4 win at two doubles.
“I was very proud of both doubles teams for not giving up,” McLaughlin said. “They fought hard, played some good tennis, and helped us get the 5-0 win.”
Lahman won her match 6-2, 6-2, Gnagy won 6-1, 6-3, and Seifert won 6-2, 6-1.
The win puts the Lady Squires at 4-1 in the TRCand 7-3 overall. and will travel to Southwood on Monday to try to clinch sole possession of second place in the Three Rivers Conference.
The JV team tied with Valley 3-3. Winning matches were Skye Haywood 8-7 (1), and the teams of Kaitlynn French/Lauren Wagoner 8-6, and Haywood/Bri Dahlstrom 8-2.
The tennis team will be at Southwood on Monday, and will host Mississinewa on Tuesday to end the regular season.

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