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Crowd of 90-plus hears details about local war on drugs

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com More than 90 people were on hand Thursday evening to hear representatives of the Wabash County Drug Steering Committee report on what they’ve been doing to combat the community’s drug problem.

The talk took place during Mayor Scott Long’s third “An Evening With the Mayor” town hall meeting Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Wabash County Historical Museum.

Long, Parkview Wabash President Marilyn CusterMitchell and Sarah Lochner, Director of Court Services, told those present much of what was said during a recent interview with The Paper of Wabash County.

Long told about two of his children who have run into problems with drugs. He also spoke about the need for transi-

tion homes to help recovering addicts work their way back into society clean and sober.

Custer-Mitchell discussed plans to bring anti-drug programs to schools throughout Wabash County, beginning at the kindergarten level, and Lochner discussed plans to provide treatment for those incarcerated at the Wabash County Jail, as well as developing a system to help the inmates going through treatment.

Much of the 90-minute program was spent taking questions and comments from those in the audience.

A mother and grandmother asked the trio what could be done to prevent their son and grandson, respectively, to relapse once he is released from jail.

“I want to know what kind of treatment can we get for him when he gets out,” the grandmother asked. “This is not the

Sarah Lochner, Director of Court Services for Wabash County, addresses a question raised during the Evening With the Mayor program Thursday night, Aug. 15., while Mayor Scott Long listens. Photo by Joseph Slacian first time he’s been in. He’s been through drug court. He’s been through everything.

“I’ve already lost one granddaughter. I don’t want to lose him.”

Courts will work with him, Lochner said, trying to get him into the appropriate treatment.

“They will assess for need, find out what that need is and then address it as best we can,” she said. “We go through various mechanisms to do that.”

If he’s not going through the court system any longer, the family needs to work together with him to try to connect him

with the various resources available.

“I’ve heard you say, ‘He’s been through this program; he’s been through that program and it hasn’t worked,’” Lochner continued. “Sometimes it takes more than one times. It needs to (continued on page 9)

Inclusive park dedication

ceremony set Aug. 25

Cindy White participates in a craft at the adult education table at Wabash Garden Fest on Saturday.

Photo by Mandy Underwood

Events keep downtown busy

By Mandy Underwood and Joseph Slacian news@thepaperofwabash.com

Rain on Saturday couldn’t keep the crowd away from downtown Wabash this past weekend.

Sidewalk sales and the Dave Kunkel Memorial Cruise-in drew people to town on Friday.

Those two events, along with the annual Garden Fest kept them coming downtown on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Booths, food trucks, and activity tables filled Paradise Spring

and people of all ages found something to enjoy.

Cindy White sat at the Adult Education booth wrapping balloons with Mod-Podge covered string to create decorative yarn ball ornaments. Jason and Alison McClure sat at their (continued on page 9)

The grand opening ceremony for Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground will be at 1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25.

Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground has been created for children and adults of all ages and all abilities.

The idea stemmed from Shelly Myers, mom of a child with special needs, who was inspired after discovering a video about an inclusive playground. It was after viewing the video that it became her mission to build an inclusive playground in Wabash so there would be a space for people of all ages and abilities to play together. With the help of former Mayor Robert Vanlandingham, and former Parks Superintendent, Todd Titus, the playground was officially accepted as part of the Stellar Communities designation.

“The development of Friendship Hill has been a labor of love for a lot of people in this community, and I am thrilled to see our collective vision finally come to fruition,” said Keith Gillenwater, President & CEO of Grow Wabash County. “Kudos to our community for showing the world that we are an inclusive

community who values everyone, and this park is a testament to that sentiment.”

Since the beginning, it has been the committee’s mission to ensure that the playground be truly inclusive and not just accessible, meaning they didn’t want to just have play equipment with ramps. To make the space truly inclusive the design includes rubberized surfacing that is conducive to both feet and wheels, equipment that can be played on or around by everyone, and a layout that provides ease of access to everyone no matter the ability.

“Our most heartfelt thanks go out to this community and our donors for supporting this playground,” Myers said. “We were determined from the beginning to raise the funds for this project no matter its price tag and we are humbled and blessed to live in a community that sees the value of inclusive play and the impact it will have on our families and future generations.”

A special thanks has been made to the committee members who helped to make the Friendship Hill Inclusive Playground become a reality: (continued on page 9 )

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Visiting Chinese students take tour around Wabash

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com A group of Chinese exchange students visiting Wabash Middle School toured the City of Wabash on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

The students, along with members of their host families and school officials,

visited the Wabash County YMCA, met Mayor Scott Long at his office at Wabash City Hall, toured the backstage area of the Ford Theater, and ended the tour with a visit to the Wabash County Historical Museum.

A highlight of the tour was the tour of the YMCA. The tour started off in the

gym, made stops at the tennis court, pool, and equipment room, and ended back in the gym with some free time for the exchange students and their host students from WMS to play basketball and other activities.

Throughout the tour, the exchange students were listening intently and fasci-

nated by all aspects, wanting to try out the workout equipment and try and jump to touch the rims of the basketball hoops in the gym. “[The Chinese students] don’t have school sports, so this is new to them. They have to be in a special club and be really good to be able to play a sport,” WMS

Principal Mike Mattern said.

During the free play time in the gym, all students were all smiles as the students from WMS shot hoops and played catch with the Chinese students.

WMS representatives will also be taking the exchange students to an Indianapolis Indians baseball game and

Wabash Middle School students help Chinese exchange student learn how to shoot a basketball during tour of YMCA. Photo by Mandy Underwood. shopping in the capitol city, to see and experience some farm life in Wabash County, and to Manchester

University to learn about the school.

The visiting students will leave Friday, Aug. 16.

Council hears dog complaint

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash City Council heard about a neighborhood dispute over a dog when it met Monday, Aug. 12, at Wabash City Hall.

Terry Haynes complained to the Council about a dog owned by his neighbor, Wes Pries.

According to Haynes, the animal tends to bark nonstop at times, and on at least two occasions has gotten loose and bit people. He wanted to know why the animal wasn’t being treated as a vicious dog and why Pries wasn’t being cited under city ordinance for the dog’s barking.

Pries told the council he was aware of the issues with the barking and was working to get it under control.

As for the dog attacks, attorney Elden Stoops, who was sitting in for City Attorney Randi Zimmerman, said he looked into the matters and learned the dog only bit one person. The dog was put into 10-day quarantine, as required, and Pries’ offered to pay for the victim’s medical care.

As for the second incident, the dog stopped short of two people walking past Pries home and never made contact with the individuals, Stoops said.

A person was injured during the incident, the attorney continued, but it wasn’t because of the animal. The person fell and hit their head.

Again, Pries offered to pay medical expenses.

As for charges because of the first incident, Stoops told Haynes it’s generally up to the victim to ask that charges be filed. That has not happened.

Haynes believes police officers are doing nothing about the problem because he and Mayor Scott Long do not get along, and they mayor ordered police not to bother the animal.

Stoops said he doesn’t believe that is the case and Police Chief Matt Bruss said his officers handled the matter accordingly.

Stoops suggested Haynes look into a civil suit against Pries should the animal continue to be a problem.

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Healthy Families program offered in Wabash County

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Area Five Agency of Aging and Community Services of Wabash County offers a Healthy Families Program designed to support and encourage parents.

This program is free to any parent who qualifies for the program, and is completely voluntary, allowing parents to end services at any time. To qualify for Healthy families, there are financial requirements and a screening process upon inquiry.

“We don’t want someone on their own to determine whether or not they are going to qualify for the program,” said LeAnne Breeden, Program Director of Healthy Families.

Breeden encourages parents who have any interest to reach out and get information even if they think they may

not qualify.

“Even if someone doesn’t qualify for the program, when they come in and we find out what their needs are, we go ahead and give them referrals to other programs, and another thing we do is give safety information during that initial meeting,” said Breeden.

Parents can enter the program from the time they are prenatal to the time that their child is 3 months old.

Upon approval to be in the program, parents can remain in the program for up to 3 years.

Once a part of Healthy Families, Family Support Specialists will visit the parent and child in their home and offer services to increase parent-child interaction and teach parents safety for their child. Healthy

Families also offers developmental screenings to make sure the child is where they need to be developmentally for their age. If a child needs help in that area, Healthy Families refers the child to programs that will aid in bringing the child up to speed.

A lot of people don’t know about Healthy Families due to the large amount of confidentiality policies, Breeden told The Paper of Wabash County, but it is celebrating its 25th year of serving families this year.

If interested in the program, parents are encouraged to call Breeden for an appointment.

Breeden can be reached by phone at 574-737-2197, or through email at lbreeden@areafive.co

Walk’Er Memorial run planned The Walk’Er Memorial 5K/Fun Run will be on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Field of Dreams at 8 a.m.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $15 per runner and $5 for kids ages 5-10.

This 5K/Fun Run honors the memory of

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long time Northfield track and cross country coach Dennis Walker. The money raised will fund two scholarships.

Ruth Biggs folds clothing to be given away on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Christ United Methodist Church. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Mike’s Great Giveaway set Christ United Methodist Church is having its 12th annual Mike's Great Giveaway on Aug. 24, from 8 a.m. to noon.

The Giveaway is in memory of Mike Drook, a church member who passed away in June, 2007. Drook had a big heart and a concern for the community.

This Giveaway was his dream.

Beginning at 8 am anyone can come to the church to see if there are items they need.

Those attending can take anything and there is no cost.

It is Christ Church's desire to reach out to the community when so many are struggling financially.

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Board OKs 3 events

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Three special event applications were approved Thursday, Aug. 15, when the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety met.

The first application was for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for Friendship Hill, the city’s inclusive park.

Carroll Street will be blocked for the celebration, slated to begin at noon Sunday, Aug. 25. The actual ribbon cutting will be

at 1 p.m. at the park.

Two motorcycle rides also had their a p p l i c a t i o n s approved.

The 16th annual Shop with a Cop motorcycle ride will take place Aug. 24. It seeks to raise funds for the annual Shop With a Cop program.

Meanwhile, the Wabash Elks Lodge No.471 will host the Doug Warford Memorial Poker Run on Sept. 14. Proceeds will benefit the Indiana Elks Association’s state major project – the cancer research facili-

ties at Indiana University and Purdue University.

In another matter, B u i l d i n g Commissioner Jim Straws reported that most of the items left behind at 20 W. Harrison Ave. have been removed.

Once the cleanup has been finished, the remaining building is expected to be demolished, he said.

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Parker York shows off some of the pork donated to the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center’s food pantry. Photo by Joseph Slacian

4-Hers, auction bidders help to feed the hungry Mark and Parker York delivered more than 1,100 pounds of ground pork to the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

The pork came from pigs that were donated by 4-H members orbuyers at the Wabash County 4H Fair’s Livestock Auction to Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry.

Eight 4-H members and nine auction buyers took advantage of the opportunity to donate, according to officials from the Wabash County Purdue Cooperative Extension Office. In all, 30 pigs donated in 2019.

Hoosiers Feeding the Hungry is a non-profit organization that is working to end hunger for families in Indiana. They pay for the processing of animals donated through their program and then give the processed meat to local hunger relief agencies.

Twenty of the pigs donated from the 4-H auction will be processed into ground pork and given to two local food pantries; F.I.S.H. and Living Well in Wabash County’s Community Cupboard. The other ten pigs were donated to Manchester Community Schools, who will pay for the processing and use the meat as part of their school lunch program.

At F.I.S.H., one pound of the donated pork will be given to each family until the pork is gone. “We are so excited that 4-H members and auction buyers were willing to donate to F.I.S.H. and the people of Wabash,” says Janet Shoue, director of F.I.S.H. Similarly, Beverly Ferry, CEO of Living Well in Wabash County, was also excited about the donation.

“The pork will go directly to families and help meet their need for healthy protein,” she explains.

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Becky Landes, the Food Service Director for Manchester Community Schools, also said that she was “super excited” to receive so many pigs from the 4-H auction.

She is planning to have both ground pork and bacon made from the donated pigs. The ground pork will be used on a new sandwich called the “pork patty melt,” which will be served in Manchester Community Schools’ cafeterias this fall.

The Wabash County 4-H program strives to instill citizenship and a passion for the community in 4-H members. Purdue Extension Wabash County is especially proud to recognize the 4-H members that chose to donate their livestock this year: Delani Henderson, Chase Howard, Kyra Kennedy, Gavin Mize, Jared Peas, Jayden Peas, Jaxton Peas, and Parker York. Their donations equaled 1,918 lbs.

Chase Howard, who will be a seventh-grader at Wabash City Schools this fall, explained what motivated him to donate. “I donated my swine project to help families that are in need. No child should go hungry because they do not have food in their house. That is what 4-H is about: raising animals to produce food for others.”

Wabash County 4-H officials are also excited to recognize the auction buyers that chose to invest both in 4-H members and the community by donating their purchases: Bulldog Battery Corporation, Central Indiana Ethanol, DNE Construction LLC, Gaunt & Son Asphalt, Inc., Law Offices of Matthew Mize, Manchester Farm Center, Shepherd’s Chevrolet, Specialty Hybrids - Daniel Stauffer, and Strange Trucking.

Their donations equaled 5,777 lbs.

The Wabash-Miami Area Program has had successes and positive changes over the last three years, Program Director Ann Higgins told the Metropolitan School District board Tuesday, Aug. 13.

Wa b a s h - M i a m i Area Program reorganized and restructured in 2016, with the purpose of that restructuring being to assist students in becoming more integrated into their home school communities.

“We had a lot of people referring to our students with IEPs (individual educational programs) as ‘area program kids’ when the reality is that they are kids that belong to Southwood Elementary or Northfield High School. They are part of that, and will continue to be a part of that community even after they graduate,” she said at the MSD board meeting. “So, we wanted to introduce them to their community peers and such. As a result, we have more students receiving instruction in their home schools than we ever have before, so I think that’s a positive.”

Other changes to the cooperative included it being able to regain some financial stability.

“We are now fully funded partly by federal special education dollars, and we have grants,” she continued. “We use two grants running at one time, sometimes three. And when we close the grants, if we have excess money, for the past three

years we have been able to send that back to the local corporations so that they can supplement their special education dollars with the money that we didn’t use in that grant cycle, so that has been a plus as well.”

North Miami was added to the cooperation on July 1 of this year, and so far, the transition has gone well for the families and students, according to Higgins.

As for the current initiatives of the Wabash-Miami Area Program, Higgins said that the cooperation will be focusing on student behavior triggered by sensory issues and getting MSD staff more training pertaining to Autism and trauma informed care.

Also, on Tuesday, the MSD board: Awarded 2020 Teacher of the Year Award and Staff of the Year Award to Tere Smith and Lisa Bever, respectively.

S o u t h w o o d Elementary teachers Gay Lynn Hobbs and Connor Hobbs shared their experiences of the summer extern-

ship program they participated in.

Approved the 201920 fuel bids.

Approved Mary Jo McClellan to serve a 4year term on the Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees.

The board approved the hiring of the following employees: Lottie Smith as a custodian, Amanda Eviston as P.E. teacher at Southwood Elementary, Lindsay Lovatto as guidance secretary at Credit Recovery Program, Heather Amos as preschool teacher, Kathryn Haupert as a part time music teacher and part time paraprofessional, all at Metro North Elementary.

They also approved the resignation of the following: Miranda Adams and Danielle Knable and Lavonne Smith as special education aides, Amanda Eviston as community teach facilitator,

and Jessica Keffaber as 4th grade teacher.

Transfers of the following were approved by the board as well: Aaron Creech, custodian transferring from Southwood High School to Northfield High School; Tabitha Cline, transferring to classroom instructor from Compass Rose at White’s High School; Becca Daugherty, transferring from reading teacher to kindergarten teacher at Southwood Elementary; Amber Sweet, transferring from Sharp Creek Elementary to S o u t h w o o d Elementary as reading teacher; Courtney McClure transferring from music teacher to kindergarten teacher at Metro North Elementary; and Rebecca Elzy, transferring from Title I Aide to general education aide at Metro North Elementary.

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Lagro Park Board plans fundraiser An all-you-can-eat fish and tenderloin dinner will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, from 3-7 p.m. at the Lagro Community Building.

All proceeds will go to the Lagro Park Board.

U P C O M I N G EVENTS AT SALAMONIE AND MISSISSINEWA: Seniors 50 and over are invited to attend the Monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at

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Lost, Bridge West SRA. There is a carry-in meal at noon followed by a special speaker that presents a unique program.

David and Valeri Doud, owners of David Doud’s Countyline Orchard, will share the orchard’s history, orchard events, and the different variety of apples. The program is on Monday, Sept. 9. A main dish of Chicken and Rice

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There will be an Invasive Species Education and Workshop Day to be held Aug. 24 for Wabash and Huntington counties.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Invasive species Workshops and education programs are geared for everyonefrom those with the smallest of yards to multi-acre land owners, invasive plant species know no boundaries. As part of the Invasive Species Management Primer, Justin Emmon’s, IDNR’s Salamonie Lake wildlife specialist, will present an informative meeting on Aug. 24 at 9 a.m.

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Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting an Invasive Species Workday at the Wabash County Farm (1323 Manchester Ave., Wabash) as part of the Invasive Species Management Primer.

Advance registration is requested by calling 260-468-2127 or e m a i l i n g T r u d y @ D N R . G OV. On Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-8:15 p.m. meet at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center for an Arts in the Park Series with Dianna Davis. Learn a bit about pollinators then create your own Bumble Bee Shaker.

Everyone is invited to create music with their shaker, wood frogs, and other percussion instruments.

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AUGUST BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Sharon Mill, Aug.3; Troy Slagel, Aug. 8; Rita Gamble and Kelly Good, Aug. 15; Kyler Chapman, Aug. 19; Fran Gillespie, Aug. 20; Johnathan Gidley and Molly Strange, Aug. 27;

Angie Gottschalk, Aug. 28. Happy birthday to all.

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN AUGUST TO: Kelly and Lynette Good, Aug. 14; Earl and Bonnie Newton, Aug. 20. Congratulations e v e r y o n e .

THE LAGRO U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH invites the public to join them for worship services.

The church is located at 1100 Main Street in Lagro. Worship services, with Pastor Rick Borgman, begins at 9 a.m. with Sunday School for all ages following at 10 a.m. Kids Klub is held at the church each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 7:30 p.m. Just a reminder, if MSD schools are closed for either a scheduled day off or due to weather, Kids Klub will not be held.

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

Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. with

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

S A I N T P A T R I C K ’ S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, L a g r o .

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

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

THE LAGRO C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship.

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Apax win golf tourney

Kallen Kelsheimer is joined by his brother Kyle Kelsheimer (from left), parents Rod and Char Kelsheimer, brother Phil, Wabash athletic director Floyd McWhirt, Huntington University coach Mike Frame, Wabash coaches Shay Beauchamp and Jack Holley and Wabash High School principal Kyle Weiland, as he prepares to sign his letter of intent to play baseball at Huntington. Photo

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Kelsheimer to play at Huntington

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash High School senior Kallen Kelsheimer signed a letter of intent with H u n t i n g t o n University to play baseball on Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Kelsheimer, who signed Wednesday, Aug. 14, was joined by his parents, Char and Rod Kelsheimer, two

brothers, Kyle and Phil, coaches Jack Holley and Shay Beauchamp, future Huntington coach Mike Frame, and WHS Principal Kyle Weiland.

“Kallen has been the leader of our team, not just a good player but a good person,” coach Jack Holley said.

“He’s the heart and soul of our team.

We’re looking forward to his senior sea-

son and seeing him further his career at Huntington. So, it will be awesome to see him play. We’ll take the team over and follow him. It’s good to see our players continue on, that’s what it’s all about.”

Along with playing baseball for H u n t i n g t o n , Kelsheimer looks forward to the atmosphere of the school and furthering his education.

“[I chose Huntington] because of the atmosphere, and just the way they carry themselves, and just the program itself,” he said. “Also, being a Christian school. That’s something I’ve always looked into and always wanted to pursue.”

Kelsheimer plans to either study missions or theology during his time at HU.

High school grid season kicks off on Friday night

By Bill Barrows After a very short summer, high school football begins at the end of this week. All four Wabash County teams play in the Three Rivers Conference.

Since Maconaquah and Peru joined a few years back, the conference has been a 2-division format as athletic directors worked to get a round robin schedule constructed so that each school plays each other during the season. That is still an ongoing process, but is getting closer to becoming a reality.

Here is the schedule for week number one, that begins on Friday night. Dave Snyder in his 9th year at Southwood, leads the Knights as they host Maconaquah.

Wabash, led by second year man Adam Handley host TRC rival Rochester. Greg Miller in his 7th year at Manchester, leads the Squires to North Miami for their opener on the road and Brandon Baker is at the helm for his 7th season at his alma mater hosting Bluffton at Wilbur Dawes Field where incidentally, the Wabash WebTV crew will be on hand to bring you all of the action.

Join Rick Harness and Jim Landrum for all of the action starting at about 6:45pm for the pregame. Kickoff will be at 7pm sharp. Each week we will bring the fans a matchup on the Indiana gridiron. It will be exciting. Join us!!!!

Wabash High School varsity girls finished first at the Wabash County Invitational on Saturday Aug. 17 with a total score of 376 points.

Bella Carrillo and Annie Cole both shot 86, with Halle Miller and Lindsey Mattern not far behind, with scores of 101 and 103, respectively.

Lacey Crist also competed for the apaches with a final score of 126.

Northfield High school came in second with points totaling 401. Emma Wynn and Ainsley Dale both scored their 18-hole personal bests with an 88 each.

Alex Cartwright fired a 104, Briana Williams with a 121, and Ella Satterthwaite carded a 125.

Manchester High School came in third with a total team score of 435 points.

Samantha Kissell was the Wabash County Champion, scoring the highest score of the tournament with 82 points.

Alissa Bickertaff

Manchester’s Samantha Kissell shot an 82 to capture first place in the Wabash County girls golf tourney. Photo by Eric Christiansen shot a 108, with teammates Kayla Hippensteel, Delani Henderson, and

Chaynee Tennant scoring totals of 118, 127, and 130 respectively.

Local runners open cross country season Wabash High School varsity girls cross country team was defeated by Norwell with a score of 45-301 in the Dog Days of August Run at Norwell High School on Aug. 17.

The team was able to walk away with a complete team score for their first time in two years at this meet.

Senior Angel Wehrly finished first for the team with a time of 28 minutes, 20 seconds. Next came Sierra Hall, a junior, with a time of 28:40.

Senior Camile Kugler followed not far behind with a time of 30:02. Junior and newcomer, Madison Bartoo, completed her first cross country race with a time of 32:09.

Freshman Grace La Mar pulled in fifth for the team with a time of 33:29.

The Lady Apaches will continue their season next weekend on Aug. 24 at the H u n t i n g t o n Invitational.

Also on Saturday, the Wabash High

School boys cross country team came in second at the Norwell Invite, coming in behind Bellmont High School, and defeating New Haven, Garrett, Norwell, Lakewood Park Christian, Bluffton, Marion, Bishop Luers Catholic, and Southern Wells high schools.

The first meet of the season produced promising results.

Dereck Vogel finished first overall, followed by Blakely Cole who finished sixth.

Caleb Callahan finished in eighth place.

Dave Ford and Jarrett Wilson finished with almost identical times for 18th and 19th place, respectively.

Wyatt Davis, Eli Callahan and Jacob Fuchs also ran inspired races.

Southwood High School boys varsity cross country competed at an unscored invitational at Terre Haute South Vigo High School to kick off the 2019 season.

The top 20 finishers were awarded Tshirts.

Braden Sweet will continue to lead the team this season. He came in third place, with a total time of 16:34. Jacob Marlow ran second for the Knights, finishing with a time of 20:07, his second fastes time of his career. He was followe by Braden Smith (21:40), Weslee Nelson (21:47), and Nathan Lehner (21:57).

The Southwood High School girls varsity cross country team participated in the same invitational hosted by Terre Haute South.

Freshman Aleia Sweet let the Lady Knights with a time of 24:13. Monica Hobson, a junior and five-year veteran of cross country, started the season with a final time of 27:08, with new comer Mariah Brown completing her first race with a time of 27:42.

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The Floor Family (left) and the Schenkel Family show off their awards with Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler.

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Local families receive Centennial Farm Awards

By The Paper staff INDIANAPOLIS — Two Wabash County farm families were among the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more.

The Floor Farm and the Schenkel Farm

were among those to receive the honor at a ceremony at the Indiana State Fair.

Both received Centennial Awards.

The Hoosier Homestead Award Program honors families that have made significant contributions to Indiana agriculture. The program, instituted in 1976, recognizes the impact these family farms

have made to the economic, cultural and social advancements of Indiana. In the past 40 years, more than 5,500 farms have received the honor.

“Indiana is the 10th largest farming state in the nation, and we could not have earned this title without our farmers who have worked relentlessly in various weather conditions to provide our

communities with fresh food,” State Sen. Andy Zay said.

“Showing appreciation to local farmers is important, and I extend my gratitude to the Fay Conrad, Floor and Schenkel farms for their contributions to the Hoosier state.”

“Family farming is much more than a business.

It’s a lifestyle, and not one

for the faint of heart,” State Rep. Dave Wolkins said.

“Maintaining a farm is one thing, but maintaining a business reliant on Mother Nature’s cooperation is a completely different story. To do both for over a century, is a mighty impressive feat.”

To be named a Hoosier Homestead,

WHS students takes SkillsUSA postition

PEO members meet

Alexis Burton was elected Indiana State Vice President for SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA is a student organization for any student who is attending a career center.

SkillsUSA allows students to advance in their skill area along with learning how to be a leader amongst their peers.

Alexis attends Heartland Career Center for Cosmetology and is a student at Wabash

PEO Chapter BY of Wabash had its August monthly meeting at the home of Susan Vanlandingham on Monday, Aug.12.

The meeting was called to order by President Sue Gray with 10 members present. Much discussion took place on the goal of recruiting new members to the chapter and resources that were available to the chapter from the state and international websites.

The August social meeting will be on Aug. 24 at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Members will be participating in the “Love On Liz” fundraiser supporting Liz Hobbs who was a recipient of a PCE Grant in 2016. All members and their spouses are invited to join us at the dinner.

Members also met Chloe Miller our 2019 recipient for the PCE Grant. Ms Miller will be starting her work on her master’s degree at Huntington University this fall with a goal of working in university administration and leadership.

High School. She attended the SkillsUSA National Conference this summer in Louisville, Ky., with her officer team.

While at the conference she participated in the changes made to the SkillsUSA Constitution, and election of the National officers.

She and her officer team were certified in the “Leverage Training Program” which consisted of levels of leadership.

farms must be owned by the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres or produce more than $1,000 of agricultural products per year. The award distinctions are Centennial, Sesquicentennial and Bicentennial – for 100, 150 and 200 years respectively.

Two Hoosier Homestead award ceremonies are held each year – one at the Statehouse in March and one at the State Fair in August. To learn more about the program or to apply for a Hoosier Homestead award, visit www.in.gov/isda /2337.htm.

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ALEXIS BURTON After graduation, Alexis would like to attend IUPUI for Dentistry.

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kirby

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kirby will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 30, 2019.

Kirby and the former Patricia Brinegar were married at the Wabash Christian Church by Kenneth Brady on Aug. 30, 1969.

Kirby is retired from M&B Body Shop after 40 years, and from 20 years with the Wabash Fire Department.

Mrs. Kirby worked at the Wabash City Schools Adminstation Office, Heartland Career Center and Wabash Friends Church.

They have two children, Craig (Michelle) Kirby, Wabash, and Corey Kirby, Fort Wayne; a granddaughter, Briana (Tyler) Joseph, Albuquerque, N.M., with two great-granddaughters, Kendal and Paisley, both of Albuquerque, with a third great-granddaughter, Harper Lee, to be born in November.

The couple will celebrate their anniversary with family and friends from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Heartland REMC community room, 340 Wedcor Ave., Wabash. Friends are invited to come celebrate with the couple.

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Downtown booth with daughter, Freya, selling products from their orchard/winery located in Peru.

Peggy and Philip Siders put on demonstrations of how they turn their homegrown flax into linen.

Many vendors commented that the turnout this year was smaller than previous years, due to the rain, they assumed, but that the event was still a success.

Also at the Garden Fest was the Chair Affair, where businesses and individuals can submit their decorated chairs to be voted on by Garden Fest goers.

The Chair Affair tent was manned by Indiana State Festival Queen, Haley Porter, Wabash County Festival Queen, Dani

Sparling, and Wabash County Festival Queen pageant 2nd Runner-Up, Madison Millick.

The three girls passed out pencils and slips of paper for people to vote on their two favorite chairs, one made by a business, and one made by an individual.

At the end of the day, votes were tallied and first place for the individual category was awarded to Monica Sparling, with first place for the business category going to Ride for a Cause.

Across town, at the Honeywell Center, hundreds walked around looking at the various classic automobiles on display.

“We had between 350 and 375 cars on Friday night,” Cruise-

Drug committee

keep trying. We try e v e r y t h i n g .

“His life absolutely matters. We should, 100 percent, try anything we can. We try anything, we try everything that might work for him.”

Custer-Mitchell said she is working on a list of treatment services available to the public.

“I will also tell you there are a bunch of different programs in

this county,” she said.

“A lot of people don’t know that. I didn’t know that. But over the two years, I’ve talked to somebody and they said ‘talk to so and so, they’re doing this.’ It happened just a month ago. How come I didn’t know about this?

“I just keep finding about them. There are a lot of them. And Sarah is right; some-

Inclusive park Todd Titus, Clint Kugler, Kerri Mattern, Sam and Shelley Hipskind, Bryan Dillon, Keith Gillenwater, Patricia Plummer, Tenille Zartman, Kimberly Lundmark, Beth Miller, Kristi Church, Adam Hall, and Shelly Myers, with additional support from Mitch Figert, as well as Patty Grant from the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

The playground will exist as a part of the city parks depart-

ment and will therefore follow the hours established for all city parks.

“The vision of the families to complete Friendship Hill as another wonderful asset to attract people to the City of Wabash, is nothing short of phenomenal,” said Mayor Scott Long.

“The hard work and dedication of many within and outside our community is a testament to philanthropy of our people not witnessed in much of our State.

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...continued from Page 1 in committee member Bill Rettig said. “It’s pretty well a record for Friday night.”

In spite of an early morning thunderstorm Saturday, and the threat of rain throughout the rest of the day, a nice display of cars also were on hand for the public to view. The weather, however, was still on the mind or organizers.

“We’re watching the weather now,” Rettig said, midmorning on Saturday.

“It looks like it might come back about one, we’ll close up shop, pass out awards and get everyone out of here.”

Several car owners had their vehicles on display at the show for the first time.

“We don’t hear to much griping,” he

said. “Usually it’s ‘Hey, this is one of the best shows we’ve ever been to. We give away 125 to 130 awards each day. That’s a lot of awards. We’re trying to keep everybody happy.

More importantly, the event is for a good cause – raising money for the Muscular D y s t r o p h y Association.

“We’re trying to beat the $37,000 we raised last year,” Rettig said. “It will be a week before we really know.”

Also Saturday, Wabash Marketplace Inc. dedicated a new butterfly mural on Miami Street.

Following the ceremony, butterflys were released.

...continued from Page 1 times it’s a repetition thing. You’ve got to figure out what works best. We talk all the time. We don’t need one program. We don’t need one service. We don’t need one answer. We need a lot.

“That’s because what sticks for me doesn’t stick for Sarah. We just have to have lots of options for people.”

During the audience participation

portion of the program, Steve Johnson, Wabash County United Fund executive director, reminded people that the 2-1-1 telephone system can provide information on various resources available in the county and around the region.

One more Evening With the Mayor will be scheduled for later this year. Details will be announced at a later date.

...continued from Page 1 The City of Wabash looks forward to many years of inclusive play, by multiple generations of people, from throughout Indiana.”

Carroll Street in downtown Wabash.

Activities celebrating the grand opening will begin at noon, more details are available on the It’s More Than a Playground Facebook page.

Artist Erica Tyson right) and her daughters Elin and Nika watch as a monarch butterfly flies away Saturday morning. The three each released a butterfly following the dedication of the butterfly mural on South Miami Street on the Schlemmer Brothers building. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Mary Jean Simpson, 68

Enjoyed cooking

Enjoyed gardening

April 12, 1936 – Aug. 18, 2019

March 11, 1951 – Aug. 12, 2019

Carol L. Johnson, 83, of North Manchester, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 as she was surrounded by her loving family. ‘ Carol was born April 12, 1936 in Elwood, the daughter of Robert Henry and Rose Maryann (Semon) Laster. On June 3, 1956, she married Raymond “Max” Johnson, who survives.

Carol graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood and went on to work for several companies before retiring from CVS to take care of her mother. She enjoyed drawing, painting, doing word searches, roller skating and liked to cook. She loved her family and enjoyed playing with her kids and grandchildren chasing them in the yard and swimming in the lake.

Carol is survived her husband of 63 years, Raymond; daughter Cindy Johnson of North Manchester; two sons, JR (Holly) Johnson of Elwood, and Robert Keith (Lorri) Johnson of North Manchester; five grandchildren Jason (Sara) Johnson of Watertown, S.D., Glendon Morgan and Austin Johnson both of North Manchester, Zachary Johnson and Landon Johnson both of Elwood; three great-grandchildren, David Nathaniel and Emily Joann both of Watertown, S.D., and Eli Alan of North Manchester.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Terry Laster and a sister Patricia Boyer.

A celebration of life in Carol’s honor will be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw, Indiana. Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.

Mary Jean Simpson, 68, passed away Aug. 12, 2019.

She was born March 11, 1951, in Wabash, to the late Earl Clinton and Mary Cleaver.

Mary Jean was a graduate of Southwood High School. She was employed with Embassy Suites for 17 years, retiring in 2017. Mary loved spending time with her family, adored her cats, gardening, flowers and doing arts and crafts.

Mary Jean is survived by her sons, Scott (Gretchen) and Tim (Deena) Simpson; former husband and friend, Steve “O.J.” Simpson; sister, Carol Campbell; grandchildren, Sydney Smith (Nick), Courtney Lewis (Austin), Brandon Simpson, Kassity Simpson, Keagan Simpson and Kerstin Simpson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her companion, Buzz Schad; and two brothers, Earl and Mike Cleaver.

A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at Wabash Chapel of God Church, 1463 Middle St., Wabash, IN 46992. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research.

Final care and arrangements are entrusted to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel. www.shirleybrothers.com.

Lamoine ‘Scotty’ Scott, 90 Veteran of Naval Reserves

Joan Young, 82 Former bank teller Feb. 18, 1937 – Aug. 16, 2019

Joan C. (Allman) Young, 82, was welcomed home to Heaven at 9:06 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born Feb. 18, 1937, to Carl William and Carolyn (Beck) Allman in Peru. She married David R. Young on April 8, 1956 at Judson Baptist Church in Kokomo. David preceded her in death on May 30, 1995.

Joan graduated from Kokomo High School in 1954. She served as a bank teller for First National Bank in Kokomo for 27 years. She was also the owner of Tall Toggs in Kokomo.

Memberships include, former Bethel Chaplin No.20, Farmeretts Extention Homemakers Club in Howard County. Cozy Homemakers of Wabash County. She was a former member of Judson Baptist Church in Kokomo and a current member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Somerset where she also served as church secretary. Joan was also a member of the American Sewing Guild Kokomo Chapter.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, collecting cook books and was an avid cook.

Surviving family include her two daughters, Davia R. (David) Rinehart, Delmar, Md.; and Lisa L. (Dan) Allen of Wabash. Surviving grandchildren include, Caroline (Dane) Lembrick, Mich.; Marissa (Ian) Kells, Mich.; and Cherish Allen of Wabash.

Surviving great-grandchildren are Gabriel David Allen, Carey Ohio; and Declan Dana Lembrick, Mich.; surviving sister, Jean (Gary) Gilmore, Wilmington, Del. and brother-in-law, Don Morrow.

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, husband David, sister Jane Morrow and one grandson Jason Allen.

Visitaiton and services were Monday, Aug. 19, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with funeral services following at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Ted Batson officiating. Burial will take place at Shiloh Cemetery in Kokomo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Assoc. or Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Somerset. Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Timmons, 98 Retired from First National Bank July 25, 1921 – Aug. 13, 2019

Dorothy J. Timmons, 98, of Wabash, passed away at 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor - East, in Wabash.

She was born on July 25, 1921, in Wabash County, to the late Walter L. and Edith (Young) Martin.

Dorothy was a 1939 graduate of Linlawn High School. She retired from First National Bank of Wabash.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Tom Timmons, of Montpelier, Ohio; daughter, Karla Ansel, of Wabash; five grandchildren, Brian Hults, Jeff Hults, Renee Sheets, Kelly Timmons and Dustin Timmons.

She was preceded in death by brother, Robert Martin and sister, Joan Stitz.

Per the family’s request, there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

March 28, 1929 – Aug. 13, 2019

Lamoine A. “Scotty” Scott, 90, formerly of Wabash, died at 2:27 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community, in North Manchester, where he had lived the past five years.

He was born March 28, 1929, in Lagro, to Charles L. and Helen (Burnworth) Scott.

Lamoine was a 1948 graduate of Lagro High School, and attended Purdue University in Fort Wayne for five years. He married Saralee “Sally” Reahard at the First United Methodist Church in Wabash on Dec. 9, 1951.

He served 8 years in the Naval Reserves during the Korean Conflict.

Lamoine retired from General Tire in 1987 after 36 years, where he was an industrial engineer, and ended his working career at Ford Meter Box in Wabash, after 6 years.

He was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church, a life member of the Hanna Masonic Lodge # 61, a life member of the Wabash Elks #471, and a member of the North Webster American Legion. He was a former member of the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, and a former board member of the Wabash Country Club. Lamoine coached the Little League Blackhawks with Doc Pfeifer for five years, and managed the Pony League White Sox for three years. He enjoyed spending time at his home on Lake Tippecanoe, and winters in Fort Myers, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Sally Scott of North Manchester; three children, Jane Bellinger of North Manchester, Steven A. (Laura Baer) Scott of Castle Rock, Colo., and Stan L. (Kim) Scott of Belleville, Ill.; three grandsons, Jason (Kylie) Scott of Olive Branch, Miss., Ryan (Cregan Ortner) Scott of Steamboat Springs, Colo., and Collin (Caylin) Scott of Denver, Colo.; great-granddaughter, Dolores Scott of Steamboat Springs, and his brother-in-law, Tom Zook of Auburn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Lois Zook, Ethel Mae Miller, and an infant sister.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Peabody Caring Circle.

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

Julene Stout, 62 Worked at Singer/Controls Nov. 26, 1956 – Aug. 16, 2019 Julene Stout, 62, Liberty Mills, died Aug. 16, 2019.

Services 10 a.m. Aug. 23 at Free United Baptist Church, Pierceton.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Aug. 22 and 9 a.m. Aug. 23 at church.

Jimmie Dutton, 63

Anna Boucher, 64

U.S. Army veteran

Feb. 25, 1955 – Aug. 9, 2019

Jan. 25, 1956 – Aug. 8, 2019 Jimmie Jack Dutton, 63, of Marion, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.

He was born Jan. 25, 1956.

Graveside services 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Marion National Cemetery, Marion.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, handled arrangements.

Anna M. Boucher, 64, of Somerset, died Friday, Aug.9, 2019.

She was born Feb. 25, 1955.

There will be no funeral services.

Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash.

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Lois M. Jones, 93

Grace ‘Lucille’ Patterson, 92 Owned fashion store

Enjoyed crosswords

Aug. 31, 1926 – Aug. 13, 2019

Aug. 3, 1926 – Aug. 17, 2019

Grace “Lucille” Patterson, 92, of Wabash, died at 12:58 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare in LaFontaine.

She was born Aug. 31, 1926, at the historic Arnold Potter House in Yates County, N.Y., to Fenton and Amelia (Drake) Wagar.

Lucille was a 1944 graduate of PennYan High School in New York. She married Carl Gilbert “Gib” Patterson at the Arnold Potter House (the same house in which she was born) in New York on June 5, 1948; he died April 26, 2010. She was an accessory buyer in her early years. She owned and operated Drapery Fashion 20 years.

Lucille was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Wabash, and a former member of the First Lutheran Church of Leipsic, Ohio, where she served in the Women’s Circle, and sewed lap blankets for missions. She was the quintessential homemaker, was an avid seamstress, and was known for her pies and doughnuts. She was a 4-H leader, enjoyed traveling, and rarely missed a grandchild’s event. She and her husband also lived in Orange County, Calif., spent 20 years in Florida, and in Ottawa, Ohio, in a house she designed, before moving to Wabash.

She is survived by four children, Cliff (Mary) Patterson of Olney, Md., Sharon (Carl) Ubis of Sacramento, Calif., Beverly (Nick) Ferry of Wabash, and Raymond (Tania) Patterson of Calgary, Alberta Canada; nine grandchildren, Matthew (Sarah) Patterson of Frederick, Md., Katie (Lance) Lafon of Blacksburg, Va., Michael Ferry and Clifford Ferry, both of Los Angeles, Calif., John Ferry of Santa Monica, Calif., David Patterson, Emiley Patterson, Margaret Patterson, and James Patterson, all of Calgary; five great-grandchildren, Grace Lafon, Addison Lafon, and Mason Lafon, all of Blacksburg, Camille Patterson and Gibby Patterson, both of Frederick; and her brother, Larry (Diana) Wagar of Lima, Ohio.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, James, Norris and George Wagar, and two sisters, Mabel Horton and Loretta Wagar.

Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1500 S. Wabash Street, Wabash, with Dr. Kent Young officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Sunday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials are Trinity Lutheran Church or Wabash County Transit.

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

Lois M. Jones, 93, of Wabash, died at 9:19 am, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

She was born Aug. 3, 1926, in Wabash, to Raymond and Mabel (Renner) Launder.

Lois was a 1944 graduate of Wabash High School, attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio, and Business School in Toledo, Ohio. She married Clifford R. Jones at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on May 18, 1946; he died August 1, 2007. She worked 2 years at American Rock Wool, as a switchboard operator. Lois was a member of the Wabash Presbyterian Church, Tri Kappa, the Womans Clubhouse Association, the Symposium Book Club, the Hospital Auxiliary, and the Wabash Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed playing bridge, playing cards, and working crossword puzzles. Lois was a loving professional mom.

She is survived by three children, Ronald (Nancy) Jones of Punta Gorda, Fla., Judy (Dan) Risk and Nancy (Richard) Fisher, both of Wabash; five grandchildren, Leslie (Joe) Cohen of Fort Wayne, Jennifer (Paul) Sacree of Sydney, Australia, Kate (Mike) Shocklee of Fishers, Matthew (Hillary) Risk of Noblesville, and Christy (Troy) Andrews of Somerset; seven great-grandchildren, Samuel Cohen and Jacob Cohen, both of Fort Wayne, Cooper Shocklee and Hudson Shocklee, both of Fishers, Rowynn Andrews and Josey Andrews, both of Somerset, and Harper Edin Sacree of Sydney, Australia,;and her sister, Linda Bryant of Venice, Fla. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Mark Launder.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Rev. Jonathan Cornell officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 5-7pm Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Presbyterian Church.

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

Robert C. Hipskind Notre Dame fan March 15, 1943-August 10, 2019

Robert C. Hipskind, 76, Lakeville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Center for Hospice in South Bend.

He was born March 15, 1943, in Niles, Mich., to the late Robert G. and Oneta Mae (Collins) Hipskind. Rob grew up in Wabash and moved to the South Bend area in 1969 after his military service.

Rob is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Anthony) Mull; two sons, Brian Hipskind and Collin (Christina Bolinger) Hipskind; and one son-in-law, Miguel Oviedo; fourteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jayne (John) Flynn and Judie (Steve) Frazier; brother, Ronald (Debbi) Hipskind; special friend, Bonnie Kelley; former wife and friend, Kathryn Hipskind; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded by his parents and one daughter, Melinda

Gary Favorite, 62 U.S. Air Force veteran Dec. 13, 1956 – Aug. 17, 2019 Gary L. Favorite, 62, of rural Wabash, died at 3:48 a.m., Saturday Aug. 17, 2019, at his home.

He was born Dec. 13, 1956, in Wabash, to Carl E. and Gladys Lucille (Jeffries) Favorite.

Gary was a 1975 graduate of Northfield High School and attended I.T.T. Technologies. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

He married Patsy Baldwin in Wabash on June 17, 2000.

Gary was a maintenance mechanic at Wabash Alloys, worked at Delphi in Kokomo, delivered trailers for Zoomers, and also worked for Haynes International in Kokomo. He attended the Wabash Apostolic Church. Gary enjoyed reading, gardening, and farming.

He is survived by wife, Patsy Favorite of Wabash; two children, Christina (Chris) Miller of Terre Haute, and Glen (Crystal) Etue of Wabash; four grandchildren, Kajun and Rylan Miller, and Nicholas and Landon Etue, all of Terre Haute; father, Carl E. Favorite of Wabash; and his sister, Brenda (Ronald) Willour of Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Lucille Favorite, and two brothers, Steven and Randy Favorite.

Memorial services will be 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019 at Wabash Apostolic Church, 1856 N. Wabash Street, Wabash, with Bishop Danny St.Clair officiating.

Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel.

Preferred memorial is Parkview Hospice.

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

Wabash Police Department Citations Aug. 8 Chen Hui, 25, Deland, Florida, cited for speed.

Aug. 9 Justin M. Lasser, 37, Fort Wayne, cited for expired plate.

Carmah L. Richard, 56, Macy, cited for seatbelt violation.

Aug. 11 Yichen Lee, 29, West Lafayette, cited for speed.

Paul W. Guinn, 59, Lagro, cited for seatbelt violation.

Jack H. Brien, 23, Indianapolis, cited for driving while suspended infraction and speed.

Howard A. Temple, 70, Wabash, cited for seatbelt violation.

Aug. 13 Marianne M. Kirk, 45, Wabash, cited for no financial representation and fals and fictional registration.

Teresa B. Cagle, 60, Peru, cited for no left turn.

Joel S. Waggy, 34, North Manchester, cited for disregarding traffic control device.

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Rob served in the United States Coast Guard and went on to become an independent insurance agent and owner of Bell-Hipskind Insurance agency in Plymouth. He also worked for WNDU for 32 years as a broadcast engineer maintaining transmitters, and was an avid, lifelong Notre Dame fan. He also was a devoted Cubs fan. He was part owner of K&H Satellite and was involved in many entrepreneurial endeavors. He was a member of the Lakeville and LaPaz Lions clubs, and he received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, a high honor. He was very involved in service to his community.

Funeral services were held at Palmer Funeral Home within the Palmer Community Complex, 601 N. Michigan St, Lakeville, on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019 A private family burial will take place at a later date at Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Rob may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 63568 US31, South Bend, IN 46614.

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WEEKLY REPORTS Robert Dyson, 96 Lifelong farmer

Jackie Dingess, 63 Enjoyed music June 6, 1956 – Aug. 15, 2019

Jackie Ray Dingess, 63, North Manchester passed away Aug. 15, 2019 at 4:43 a.m. at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne.

On June 6, 1956, Jackie was born in West Virginia to Ray and Cora Lee (Dalton) Dingess.

Jackie was a man that enjoyed working on old hot rods and other types of cars. He could often be heard singing bluegrass, country, and classic rock. He relaxed by fishing and building toy houses. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and was proud of his close knit family. Jackie started working at Midwest Poultry then onto United Technologies until they went out of business. After United Technologies, he worked as a mechanic for a year then started at Midwest Poultry and worked there from 1992 to 2009. On Nov. 4, 1988, Jackie married Tana (Fivecoat) Helton.

Jackie will be missed by his wife, Tana Dingess, North Manchester; three sons Jackie R. Dingess and Joshua Dingess both of Laketon, and Stacy (Angie) Helton, Columbia City; one daughter Brandy (Tyler) Rash, Grabill; two brothers Wallace Dingess, Servia, and Oscar Dale (Kathy) Dingess, North Manchester; six sisters Christean Calloway, Deloris J. Horne, Carolyn R. (Randy) France, Pamela K. Craft all of North Manchester, Virgie M. (Jake) Shepherd, Servia, and Mildred G. (Randy) Eckman, Lincolnville; and four grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Bobbie and Allen Dingess, and one sister Madeline Shanklin.

Friends and family may call Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019 from 2-5 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 at 1p.m. with one hour of calling prior to the service at the funeral home. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Servia, IN. For those who wish to honor the memory of Jackie Dingess, memorial contributions may be made to the American Liver Foundation, 921 East 86th Street #150, Indianapolis, IN 46240 or National Kidney Foundation, 911 East 86th Street #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Jan (McFarland) Chalfant, 63 Worked at Charles Drew University April 15, 1956 – June 4, 2019 Jan Lynn (McFarland) Chalfant, age 63, passed away on June 4, 2019, with her family by her side. She was in Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif., and suffered an aneurysm.

Jan was born to the late Ralph and Ann McFarland in North Manchester, on April 15, 1956.

She earned her Bachelor’s degree in communications with a minor in marketing.

Ms. Chalfant served as an executive assistant her entire professional career. She lived at Lake Webster, until relocating to Los Angeles in 2011. In Los Angeles, Ms. Chalfant worked with David Cappel in Beverly Hills until receiving her position at Charles Drew University, where she provided executive support in the Office of Finance for Carl McLaney, VP for Finance & CBO. Jan was honored by Charles Drew University with a memorial service on June 15, 2019, in the Executive Office with Welcome & Invocation by John W. Patton, Jr., general counsel and a Time of Remembrance-Remarks by the Executive Staff. On July 16, 2019 the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors honored Jan with a Tribute and Reverence at its meeting of July 16, 2019, by Mark Ridley-Thomas, Supervisor, Second District.

She was a member of Joel Olsteen and Creflo Dollar Ministries. Ms. Chalfant will be remembered as a source of guidance and inspiration to her family and co-workers, for her delightful personality, her great faith, and her passion for life.

Ms. Chalfant is survived by her two sons, Robert Chalfant of Boulder, Colo., and Jensen Chalfant of Fort Wayne, Indiana, her four siblings Cheryl (McFarland) Gohman, Patti (McFarland) Prasad, Dan McFarland and Ted McFarland, and their families, extended family and friends, who will all miss her dearly.

A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at 1 p.m. in the Blocher Room at the North Manchester Library, North Manchester. Please send condolences to the family in care of Robert Chalfant at his email address: rob.chalfant@gmail.com

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Dean Bitzel, 47 Enjoyed the outdoors

March 31, 1923 – Aug. 15, 2019

Robert W. Dyson, 96, of rural Roann, died at 3:50 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

He was born March 31, 1923, in Wabash County, to William and Mary (Clock) Dyson.

Bob was a 1941 graduate of Roann High School. He married Dorotha J. Meyer in Elkhart, on April 10, 1948; she died July 22, 2004. He was a member of the Roann First Brethren Church. Farming was the way of life he learned from his parents, and he continued that his entire life.

He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Ann Dyson of rural Roann.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, son, David A. Dyson, seven brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, with the Rev. Robert Mace officiating. Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Roann Community Cemetery.

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

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June 9, 1972 – Aug. 15, 2019

Dean Edward Bitzel, 47, of LaFontaine, died at 8:51 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

He was born June 9, 1972, in Wabash County, to James “Sonny” and Sarina Marie (Tucker) Bitzel.

Dean was a 1990 graduate of Southwood High School. He received his Associates Degree from International Business College in Fort Wayne. He married Karen Mollett in Lincolnville, on Sept. 11, 1993. Dean enjoyed the outdoors, grilling, fishing, deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and playing scrabble. He especially loved his family and the Lord.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Bitzel of LaFontaine; two daughters, Amanda Leigh Bitzel and Alyssa Marie Bitzel, both of LaFontaine; mother, Sarina Marie Bitzel, of Lincolnville; and brother, David James Bitzel of Warsaw.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Visitation and funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Scott Johnston officiating. Burial was in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville.

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

Ash. R. Heitz, 18, Wabash, cited for speed.

Aug. 14 Manuel F. Cabello, 30, Wabash, cited for speed.

Bookings Aug. 9 Samantha M. Cloud, 36, Wabash, charged with disorderly conduct.

Aug. 11 Travis J. Vail, 33, Wabash, charged with writ of attachment.

Tabetha E. Tyler, 29, Wabash, charged with probation violation.

Zachary P. Drudge, 27, Wabash, charged with parole violation.

Aug. 12 Angelica R. Polson, 24, Wabash, charged with two counts of failure to register as a sex offender, and failure to appear.

Aug. 13 Thomas Bartley, 33, Wabash, charged with probation violation and petition to revoke probation for theft.

Ash R. Heitz, 18, Wabash, charged with possession of meth.

Aug. 14 Amber L. Mayhew, 38, Wabash, charged with possession of paraphernalia.

Scott L. Barber, 34, Macy, charged with possession of syringe and paraphernalia.

James R. Dutton, 36, Lagro, charged with possession of methamphetamine, and syringe.

Accidents Aug. 11 At 12:14 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cinnamon A. Martin, 39, Wabash collided with another car on Elm Street near East Street.

Aug. 12 At 12:11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Justin A. Wilcox, 29, Wabash, collided with a parked vehicle.

At 2:11 p.m., a vehicle driven by Justin A. Wilcox, 29, Wabash, collided with a parked vehicle on Main Street near Miami Street.

At 3:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Magdalen G. Grance, 16, Wabash, col-

lided with a vehicle driven by Chayna L. Morgan, 17, Wabash, on Harrison Avenue near Miami Street.

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Citations Aug. 8 Tiffany H. Lyon, 44, Pierceton, cited for speed.

Cody M. Bass, 23, Kokomo, cited for suspended infraction.

Aug. 9 Chase J. Fierstos, 21, North Manchester, cited for speed.

Kenneth Coffelt, 64, Urbana, cited for speed.

Dawn L. Long, 59, Findlay, Ohio, cited for speed.

Aug. 10 James A. Shroyer, 48, Wabash, cited for speed.

Shuting Yang, West Lafayette, cited for speed.

Aug. 12 Cassandra L. Galway, North Manchester, cited for no proof of insurance.

Theodore M. Dill, Wabash, cited for disregarding a stop sign.

Nathan Main, Auburn, cited for speed.

Aug. 14 Benjamin J. Warrell, Archbald, PA, cited for speed.

Anastasia L. Kurtz, Greenfield, cited for speed.

Dmytro Ievchun, Malden, MA, cited for speed.

Fariborz Daneshvar, Fort Wayne, cited for speed.

Accidents Aug. 5 At 7:41 p.m., Linda K. Trout, 38, Roann, collided with a deer.

Aug. 9 At 5:20 a.m., Mark J. Ware, 47, Huntington, collided with a deer.

Aug. 10 At 12:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Susyn Chanchom, 31, Dallas, Texas, collided with a deer.

Aug. 11 At 12:11 a.m., a vehicle driven by Zachary T. Ball, 20, Wabash, collided with a deer.

At 5:12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Andrew H. Jones, 19, Kokomo, ran off road on Country Road 800 South near Country Road 650 West.

Aug. 12 At 11:30 p.m., a vehicle driven by Nathan H. Thomas, 37, LaFontaine, collided with a deer.

North Manchester Citations Aug. 9 Brenda K. Helvey, 52, North Manchester, cited for speed.

Aug. 13 Ryan S. Olbin, 33, Fort Wayne, cited for possession of paraphernalia.

Brittani Doran, 22, North Manchester, cited for expired vehicle registration.

Aug. 14 Tiffany R. Crumly, 31, New Haven, cited for driving while suspended and possession of paraphernalia.

Keith S. Smith, 42, North Manchester, cited for failure to turn.

Antonia Martinez, 16, Silver Lake, cited for left of center, no financial responsibility, and failure to signal.

Arrests Aug. 12 Timothy S. Wheeler, 40, North Manchester, arrested for failure to appear on a possession of marijuana charge.

Aug. 13 Keagan M. Doran, 22, Warsaw, arrested on a warrant for probation violation for larceny and failure to appear on a theft charge.

Aug. 14 Sheena M. Shepherd, 34, North Manchester, arrested on warrant for failure to appear on a charge of visiting a common nuisance.

Aug. 15 Brittany N. Himes, 22, Warsaw, arrested for public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and resisting law enforcement.

Fire Aug. 9 6:15 p.m., 600 block of Wabash Road for medical assist.

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7:37 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

Aug. 10 2:00 p.m., 1100 W. 4th St. for medical assist.

Aug. 11 9:39 p.m., 1300 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

1:54 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire Departments responded to the 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

7:02 p.m., 1100 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Aug. 13 8:01 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Aug. 14 8:48 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

9:16 a.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township responded to an alarm in the 400 block of West 7th Street.

11:53 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

7:04 p.m., 400 block of North Market Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers John W. Whiting and Gloria M. Whiting to Gloria M. Whiting, warranty deed.

Lori A. Harrell and Lori A. Bitzel to Lori A. Harrell, quitclaim deed.

Vernon Mollette and Rita J. Mollette to Rayco Home Services LLC, warranty deed.

Rayco Home Services LLC to Pathfinders Services Inc., quitclaim deed.

Drew T. Callahan to Brandin M. Frazier, warranty deed.

Caleb Imus, Caleb James Imus, Dawn Renee Imus, Brady Manss, Ashley Manss, Dawn Imus, Brady Manns and Ashley Manns to Adam Grudzien and Samantha E. Deturk, warranty deed.

Dorothy J. Lundquist to Robert J. Lundquist, quitclaim deed.

Hidden Acres Real Estate LLC to GIMI Investment Group Inc., corporate deed.

Mari Nell Prange and Mari Nell Thorn to Kourtney Harris, warranty deed.

Stuart M. Jones to Einar Hagen Jr., warranty deed.

Mary M. Ward, Melissa F. Templin, Sonja Brewer and James R. Ward to Melissa F. Templin

and Sonja Brewer, quitclaim deed.

Andrew P. Kaler to Alfredo D. Concha, warranty deed.

Iyvonne M. Sschumaker to Iyvonne M. Byers, quitclaim deed.

Andre B. Beenhakker, Adria B. Dickey and Beenhakker Revocable Trust to Andre B. Beenhakker and Andria B. Dickey,

transfer deed.

Clifford P. Dean to Vanessa R. Dean, quitclaim deed.

James M. Whiteside and Donna L. Whiteside to Jack M. Mark and Jayne Ann Mark, warranty deed.

Pefley Properties LLC to City of Wabash, warranty deed.

David Pefley and Robert L. Pefley to

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Paul Guinn, quitclaim deed.

Richard A. Panariello and Karla F. Panariello to Richard A Panariello and Victoria L. Miller, quitclaim deed.

Castle CDF Group LLC to John Clayton Ellet, warranty deed.

Damian M. Thornsbury to Sherry L. Brainard, warranty deed.

Michael J. Wallis and Barbara H. Wallis to Billy W. Robbins and Linda L. Robbins, warranty deed.

Robert Lynch and John W. Lynch Jr. to Andrew Lynch, personal deed.

Robert Lynch and John W. Lynch Jr. to Robert Lynch, James Lynch, Richard Lynch and Andrew Lynch, personal deed.

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Drake Ashton Mautz, 26, and Tonya Lynne Wilson, 27.

Building Permits Building permits issued by the Wabash

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The Urbana Yoke Parish Outreach Committee would like to thank everyone involved who made the blood drive a success. Our blood drive goal was 29 units. We ended with 39 donors and collected 35 units.

Thanks to all those who donated blood, cookies and sandwiches.

Special thanks to a regular donor who brought in pulled pork tacos, (you know who you are). We also want to thank the Urbana Lions for the use of the Community building, the people who worked the drive and the American Red Cross and the crew they provided. Those who donated, we want you to know that you have done a great service and your blood donation will be used to save many lives; we thank you.

Our next blood drive will be October 30, 2019.

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The Women’s Guild: Members and guests enjoyed lunch at the Café 50 Tuesday at August 13th White’s Residential & Family Services.

After lunch shopped the greenhouse for fall foliage plants they then journeyed to Matter Park in Marion to view the beautiful gardens.

Everyone had a wonderful time. Those attending were Nancy Anderson, Kitty Baer, Alma DeVore, Helen Dawes, Donna Harman, Doris Mattern, Linda

Townsend, Eileen Weck, Hilda Wilcox and guests Valerie Wilcox, Ivy Altman and Carol Long.

U r b a n a Streetlights: September is the streetlight collection time. Most, if not all of the Urbana community knows that Urbana is not incorporated. If we were, we would not have to ask for donations to help with the streetlight billing. I must let you know that the S t r e e t l i g h t Committee has gone to great lengths to keep the streetlights on for this community. Over the years we have collected funds from several households and we only asked for $15 - $20 to help. The streetlights are paid for monthly with the sum of $178.02 (for 21 lights) during the summer months. This billing charge goes up for the winter because the

lights are on longer.

Our community population has diminished greatly and we have lost a major contributor for the streetlights and it has become a concern that our streetlights are in danger of being shut off. The committee is asking for your help. I and my wife have put on a Halloween Car & Truck Show in October for the last 19 years to add monies to the streetlight fund, but this has become not enough to overcome the monthly cost. We have other committee members that have walked around Urbana from door to door asking for donations. Some of them don’t want to do this anymore because they have done it for many years and some have moved away. The S t r e e t l i g h t Committee will be sending post cards asking for your help and donations.

Breakfast Bunch: On August 14th this bunch met at Bob Evan’s Restaurant.

This takes place every Wednesday at 7:30.

They have breakfast and while they are eating they discuss various subjects.

Everyone and anyone can join them. Come on down and join the fun. They tell me they won’t bite too hard.

Those attending were Tom and Joyce Willcox, John Eads, Doris Mattern, Marca Snook, Eileen Weck, Peggy Dilling, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Alma DeVore, Steve and Sharon Gilbert, Helen Dawes and Pat McNabney.

Urbana Lions Club annual Golf Scramble will be held at Waldo Golf Course on August 24, 2019.

Registration opens at 8 a.m. Tee off is at 9 a.m. Entry fee $50 per golfer. Students, elementary and high school, play for free.

There will be coffee and donuts and 18 holes of golf with cart. $200 prize for 1st place, $100 prize for 2nd place, $25 prize for the longest drive and another $25 prize for closest to the pin.

There will be a putting contest with a prize of $50, first putt free: next 3 putts cost $5. Free lunch will be served following the conclusion of golf.

For information call Bonita (260)774-3665.

Come and enjoy the day with the Urbana Lions; they would appreciate your support. Proceeds from this scramble will go for upkeep of the Lions (Community) building and the Lions (Community) baseball field and other activities that the Lions do for the Urbana community.

Prayer Concerns: Judy Eltzroth fell and fractured her tail bone. She cannot do a lot and the doctor told

her to take it easy.

Remember John Eltzroth at this time.

Theda Stein is getting along really well with her leg. Lowell Karns is at Wellbrooke; drop in and say hello, let him know that you were thinking of him.

Alma DeVore, Naomi Cunningham, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Bryan, Susan and Kash LeFerney, Tonya Brunett, Jan Fitch, Donna Yentes, Brian Chamberlain, Joan Trusner, Tammy Brembeck, Jeff Warnock, Bonita Snell and our Nation and Military Personnel.

Birthdays: Kaci Coonrod Aug. 28, Dawn Mattern Aug. 29

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NM Farmer’s Market is still open on Saturdays

The North Manchester Farmer’s Market is open for its annual season of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts and more.

The Market will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot (corner of Main and Wayne Streets). Kids POP (Power of Produce) is free for kids ages 3- 13.

Sign up & receive a token bag, reusable shopping bag & $1

token. If you bring your POP reusable bag from past years you will get an extra

$2 in tokens instead of a new shopping bag.

CLASSES BEGIN AUG 28 AT MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY: The new academic year kicks off on Aug. 28 at M a n c h e s t e r University as classes begin on the North Manchester campus.

While some students began moving into residence halls in early August, the big move-in day for firstyear students is Saturday, Aug. 24,

when student orientation leaders, staff and faculty will welcome students and their families with music and plenty of muscle.

Check-in for all students is greatly streamlined this year with the opening of the Lockie and Augustus Chinworth Center on East Street.

The first floor is a student services hub, and the second floor is home to the Arthur L. Gilbert College of Business.

The Opening Convocation, with faculty in full regalia and the president’s welcoming address to students, is 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 in Cordier

Auditorium. The public is welcome. The football season opener against Trine University is also free and open to North Manchester residents.

Beginning at 6:45 p.m., there will be ice cream sundaes, face painting, an inflatable bounce house and other activities. The

Spartan kickoff is 7:30 p.m. at Carl W. Burt Memorial Stadium. Each year, Community Night has a theme. This year it is “Manchester supports mental health a w a r e n e s s . ” Homecoming is Oct. 11 and 12, with ribbon cutting for the (continued on page 16)

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Roann Heritage Group meets The Roann Heritage Group held a public meeting at the Roann Town Hall on Thursday, Aug. 8.

Officials were very pleased to have nine businesses of Roann represented.

The purpose of the meeting was to get the business owners’ opinions of what they thought was the biggest problems with traffic flow in Roann and the parking situation.

Dave Kieser, from Indianapolis, who is a consulting designer of traffic concerns was

the guest speaker at the meeting. He was present to answer questions and concerns of the traffic and parking area in Roann. All attending thought speed through the town was the biggest problem.

Many big trucks drive through Roann.

When asked about the parking, the response was they like it as is now.

Therefore, Kieser gave several options as to how both could be made better. The angle parking “marked” parking

spaces could be angled more which would help and possibly speed strips, flashing caution lights, signage, and so forth.

Those were just some of the suggestions. He will evaluate the options best for the town and bring it back to the town. The parking space in downtown Roann will eventually be marked.

Organizers appreciate all the business owners attending and their input into the meeting.

This is another step forward to better the town of

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Roann and toward the Main Street grant that Roann has received.

In other business for the Heritage Group, the group will have a cake walk again this year for the festival. It will be on (continued on page 19

Chinworth Center at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, and groundbreaking for the new athletic stadium at 9 a.m. Oct. 12 inside the track.

The game vs. Mount St. Joseph is 1:30 p.m., and local young people are welcome to help lead the Spartans out to the field. Those interested should gather at 1 p.m. near the Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC).

T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kidsize chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose

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a book to keep.

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

MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester.

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

Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through

Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday.

To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

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

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

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

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Chapman’s plans benefit to help local teachers

By David Brinson news@thepaperofwabash.com

C h a p m a n ’ s Brewing Company in downtown Wabash is hosting a charitable cookout for the teachers of Wabash City Schools, on Friday, Aug. 23. The event is a part of Chapman’s “Bigger Pitcher” initiative.

They will be selling a $5 meal that includes a hamburger and chips, with the proceeds going towards helping teachers with supplies for the school year. But, in place of the $5, customers can instead donate eight classroom items and receive a free hamburger meal.

The eight items must be typical classroom supplies: Clorox wipes, pencils, crayons, erasers, markers, ruled paper, colored pencils, glue sticks, tissues and hand sanitizer.

They will also be selling Ohh My Cakes (alcohol-free) beer cupcakes and officially branded Wabash City Schools stadium cups with the official Wabash High School logo on the side.

Proceeds from the cupcakes and cups go directly to the teachers.

Ben Backer, a manager at Chapman’s, originally thought there was no chance the school system would ever want to partner with a brewery. He was surprised

when the school system showed their full support.

“I messaged the superintendent and said ‘Hey, I know that often schools don’t want to be attached to a brewery. I know that. We want to support you, nonetheless,” he said. “They said, ‘We’re not like most schools. Let’s do this.’”

When Backer was promoted to manager in May, he made it his goal to start thinking beyond just profits and to give back to the community.

“I told them when I was interviewing that my goal was not to just be in the community, but to start being a part of the community,” Backer said.

“My wife is a teacher, and teachers often have to spend their own money on school supplies. They’re diving for broken pencils in the hallways, just so their students will have it to learn.

Teachers don’t make a lot. And parents can’t always afford it either.

My main thought was ‘How can I help?’”

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Ventriloquist to perform at Honeywell

By The Paper staff Ventriloquist Terry Fator will make his debut performance on the Ford Theater stage at the Honeywell Center on Friday, Aug. 23, at 7:30 p.m.

Fator is also a singer, comedian, and celebrity impressionist who burst onto the national scene after winning America’s Got Talent in 2007. A native of Texas, he spent more than 20 years on the road per-

forming everywhere from schools to county fairs before becoming a Las Vegas headliner.

For the past 10 years at the Mirage Hotel, Fator has sold out night after night with a show featuring

his cast of characters including and impersonating turtle to Elton John to Elvis.

His accolades include winning Las Vegas’s best show, best allaround performer, best family show, and

best overall show. Tickets are $100, $59 and $45.

Tickets are available online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Deadline set for art workshop

By The Paper staff Sept. 9 is the registration deadline for the Pastel Art Workshop, “Mallard Duck” sponsored by the Wabash Art Guild, instructed by award winning artist, Brenda Ramseier.

The event will be held on Thursday, Sept.12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Art Giraffe Studio & Gallery. Set-up at 8:30 a.m.

The studio is located one mile south of Disko on the Wabash/Miami Co. Line Road. The GPS address is 11063N 800W, Silver Lake.

Ramseier, an art teacher retired from the Maconaquah School Corporation,

continues her passion for teaching by offering diverse art classes

in her home studio and gallery, The Art Giraffe.

FISH & TENDERLOIN DINNER All proceeds go to Lagro PArk Board!

Located at the Lagro Community Building

Saturday, August 24th 3-7 pm Tickets: $9 for Adults • $6 Children 6-12 yrs.

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Somerset group in running for Project Spotlight Beacon Credit Union sponsors a community support charity known as Project Spotlight.

They reward projects in each of 12 counties plus 2 in Wabash County. A total of $1,750.00 is awarded in each of 13 areas for a total of $22,750.

The top three projects are given $1,000, $500 and $250, respectively.

This is the first year that the Somerset Relocation and D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation has been entered. If you would like to support our community you can do so by voting online or at a Beacon branch office.

The rules are very simple: you may vote only once a day for any project. But you

can vote every day until Sept. 30. There are 15 projects in Wabash County. Go online at Beacon Credit Union and click on Project Spotlight and select Wabash and vote, then select Somerset Relocation and Development Corp.

You may also vote for other projects or other counties. You just cannot vote more

Roann news ...continued from Page 16 Friday evening 5:456:30 p.m. near the north stage.

The group will need about 20 items for the cake walk. It can be a plate of brownies or cookies, doesn’t have to be a cake.

The Heritage Group will be having a raffle during the festival of several items to earn money toward the Main Street project.

These items will be on display near Log Cabin Antiques during the festival. You have a choice of which item you want to win, there will be a ticket container for each. Tickets will be sold at the information booth and the Heritage vendor spot.

Tickets can also be purchased ahead of time at Log Cabin Antiques and Mom & Pop’s Jazzy Junk.

Here are the items donated: Antique trunk donated by Log Cabin Antiques; handcrafted walnut side table built by Keith Dyson; handcrafted porch swing built by Keith Dyson; Pappy’s Campfire cooker. There will be flyers posted with pictures of these items.

Winners will be announced at the Roann Covered Bridge Festival center stage at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 7.

Winners need not be present.

The Heritage Group will have another

Main Street fundraiser on Oct. 12 in the Roann Community building. A baked potato bar 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Come join us and support our little town and its Heritage to continue.

The Roann Heritage Group will be meeting every second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

Everyone is welcome to come.

A MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT at the Roann Festival is on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Pull Field.

Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., and play will begin at 1 p.m. The cost is $1 per player. All teams need to have at least two females on the court at all times.

There is a youth tournament and an adult tournament.

THE FINAL ROANN FARMER’S MARKET will be from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 23.

This is your last time to get freshly baked goods, honey, craft items, and more. In case the weather is bad, it will be in the Roann Community Building.

ROANN WINTER MARKET date has also been set for Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Roann Community Building. Tables will be available. Call Jo Ellen at 765-348-6152 for more information.

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than once a day for a single project.

This is a way to support Somerset without it costing you a penny. Please help and remember – Vote Early and Vote Often!

FROM TOWN HALL: The water department will be flushing hydrants Sept 3-6. It is suggested you don’t wash clothes for those days as the water may be a bit discolored.

Fall Town Cleanup will be Oct 3-5. You must be a resident of LaFontaine and be able to show your utility bill to use the dumpsters which will be located out by the sewage plant.

A special Town Council meeting will be on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall to discuss the 2020 budg-

et.

Paving of some streets will begin the end of August and run into September.

Please drive slowly and watch out for the workers.

L A F O N TA I N E LIONS met on Thursday, Aug. 8, with PDG Tom Polk as host. Lion President Stephan Polk open the meeting with Lion Jerry Wilson leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Lion Donna Pattee-Ballard giving the prayer. The secretary’s report was read and approved.

No treasurer’s report was given, but did give report on Van Buren Pop Corn Festival.

Lion Ethel Eib stated the Lion Brad Rody had called and stated that he attended the

1812 meeting for food vendors. No new changes were given.

They did state that there would not be any crepes this year.

Officials also stated that they would like someone to sell boiled eggs, which he stated maybe that could be something the club would like to do. After much discussion this

they club voted not to do it, because of maintaining the correct temperature and other reasons.

Eib stated that she had a call from Lion Jamie Biede from Sweetser Lions and stated that there would not be a Pumpkin Walk this year. Then she asked if the club would

bring the kettle corn and ham & beans to the Sweetser celebration of 150 years in August 2021. The members voted to bring at least one, but it was too far away to commit to just what, but would be glad to come.

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Barbecued Maitake Steaks From The Wicked Healthy Cookbook This is a deeply satisfying plant-pusher dish—truly eye-opening for hard-core meat eaters.

MAKES 3 OR 4 SERVINGS · 4 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil (or red palm oil for char siu barbecue) · 1 pound maitake mushrooms (6 to 10 whole mushroom clusters; see Pro Tips, page 224), cleaned · Texas, bulgogi, or char siu barbecue seasoning (page 224) or your favorite BBQ · Texas, bulgogi, or char sui barbecue sauce (page 224) or your favorite BBQ

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Variety is the spice of life and, while we humans all possess varied interests and tastes, the desire for our spirits to each dwell within a healthy body is one thing that makes us all like­minded.

With what seems to be a never­ ending stream of information from scientists and researchers from studies on food that show just how profoundly what we eat relates to our overall health, I am not sur­ prised that all the data suggests that we would all be much healthi­ er if we pushed the contents of our plates toward being predominantly plant forward or what I like to call, “Eating directly from the hands of God – straight from the earth He gave us!”

This now global “plant­for­ ward” food trend is a simple game plan that is endorsed by every doc­ tor and health organization in the world. However, many people see the world of plants as plain and not so palate­pleasing, which is why I am thrilled that chefs Chad and Derek Sarno and David Joachim have joined forces to share their special ways for making killer plant­ based meals in a new cookbook, “The Wicked Healthy Cookbook

(Grand Central Life & Style. 2018) Offering sumptuous recipes and equally gorgeous photos, I appreciate that the chefs include must­have tips on everything from cooking oil­free (if you're into that) to organizing an efficient kitchen.

Celebrating the central role of beautiful, crave­able food for our health and vitality, this book serves up 150 different recipes that dance from everyday meals to fancy din­ ner parties that, while healthy,

appear to be indulgences that will make you drool like Barbecued Maitake Steaks.

“This is a deeply satisfying plant­pusher dish—truly eye­open­ ing for hard­core meat eaters,” stated Derek Sarno. “When you press and sear a big, fluffy maitake mushroom, it develops a dense, meaty texture and satisfying browned flavor…especially if you barbecue it low and slow with some wood chunks or chips, and baste it with a barbecue sauce!”

Noting that their plan for the cookbook was, “To make the recipes 80% healthy and 20% wicked so you'll be 100% sexy ­ that's the Wicked Healthy way,” I found that the knowledge and know­how served up by these well­ educated and culinary­experienced men makes this cookbook such a tasty read that it makes you wish you could lick its pages!

Here now is one of their very meaty ways to delve deeply and deliciously into their special way to cook wicked healthy – ENJOY!

1.

Heat a large heavy pan (such as cast iron) over medium heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, swirling to coat the pan. Add half of the mushroom clusters and use a second heavy pan or a couple of foil wrapped bricks to weight down and press/sear the mushroom clusters. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove the weight and the mushrooms to a work surface.

2.

Add another 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, swirling to coat. Flip the mushrooms and season the cooked side with half of the seasoning. Return the mushrooms to the hot pan, raw-side down. Return the weight to the mushrooms and press/sear the other side.

Cook for 2 minutes, then remove the weight and flip the mushrooms in the pan. Season the newly cooked side with the remaining seasoning.

3. Return the weight to the mushrooms and cook another 2 minutes. Repeat this process of flipping, weighting down, and searing the clusters until the mushrooms are condensed and pressed into crispy golden brown steaks with almost no liquid left in the pan, about 10 minutes total. Poke the mushrooms to test whether they are finished cooking. They should feel compact yet fleshy, the way the fleshy base of your thumb feels when you poke it while firmly making the okay sign. Repeat with the remaining oil and mushrooms.

4. When the ’shroom steaks are compact and golden brown, remove them to a baking sheet. Brush generously with a thick layer of sauce on both sides and let marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Or, if you have time, marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The longer you marinate, the more flavor you’ll get.

5.

To barbecue the steaks, heat a charcoal grill or smoker to medium low, 250.F to 350.F (or see Pro Tips, page 224, to roast in the oven). Push the coals or wood to one side to keep the heat to one side of the grill only.

Throw a wood chunk or a few handfuls of wood chips onto the edge of your charcoal fire. Put the steaks on the opposite, cooler side of the grill, then put down the lid. Cook slowly until the mushrooms are heated through and charred here and there, 30 to 40 minutes total. Every 10 minutes, flip the steaks and brush with sauce so all sides are glazed with a thick layer. If the steaks threaten to burn, lower the heat by closing the air vents or move the steaks to a cooler part of the grill.

6. Remove the barbecued steaks to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice on an angle to create wide slices. You can also leave the steaks whole and refrigerate them for up to 4 days before using.

Pro Tips · Maitake mushrooms (a.k.a. hen-ofthe-woods) grow in big clusters. Buy the biggest clusters you can find and keep them whole. Or use oyster mushrooms. Oysters are more watery, so be patient: They’ll take longer to firm up when you press and sear them. You could even use giant Portobello mushroom caps—minus the stems. · If you don’t have a grill or smoker, you can roast the seared mushroom steaks on a baking sheet at 400.F, turning and basting with the sauce until the mushrooms brown here and there, 30 to 40 minutes total.

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Lion Stephan stated

that he ordered new decals for the signs on the highway. The club members will meet on

Thursday evening to clean our trailer at the community building and clean tables and anything else.

With no further business, meeting was adjoined to set up tables. Next meeting is on Aug. 22 with Lion Ethel Eib as host. She will be serving homemade gooseberry and raspberry pie with ice cream.

VETERANS MET on Friday, Aug. 9, with Lt Col. Jay Kendall (Ret.) from the US Air Force as their guest

speaker. He was very informing and answered many questions of those in attendance.

Next month they will host Tom Jennings of the Grissom Air Museum on Highway 31 outside of Peru. This will be on Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. in the Lion Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

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Lion Ethel stated that help should be there

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