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County school nurses remain flexible during a pandemic By Lori Overmyer Special to The Paper
Beth Whitesel relaxes at the end of a busy day. Photos by Lori Overmyer
Char Kelsheimer checks an email from the CDC from her office at O.J. Neighbours while her niece Avery Profitt and son, Kaden, look on.
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They all agree. “Our students are amazing, even the very youngest.” Wabash County school nurses have been tasked as the gatekeepers for keeping students healthy, safe, and in school. Working with administrators and stakeholders, each school district developed plans for reopening. Guidance came from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), Indiana Department of Education (DOE), Wabash County Health Department (WCHD) and the CDC; however, each district had to determine the best plan for its students and situations. The best laid plans during a pandemic, though, are fluid. M.A. Hire, Manchester Community School (MCS) nurse said, “It’s like being in the Hunger Games. The CDC and ISDH are the game changers.” Beth Whitesel, health service coordinator for Metropolitan School District (MSD) said, “We developed a reentry plan and revamped as we along.” “I feel like we absolutely prepared the best we know how,” Wabash City Schools (WCS) nurse Char Kelsheimer said, “But you can’t be in a pandemic. We did our due diligence.” On the frontlines protecting the school population, the nurses make quick decisions daily. Their decisions impact education and families. Hire feels the weight of every decision she makes. She said, “I think all the time, ‘God, I hope I’m doing this right.’” Kelsheimer believes the foundation for all decisions is to do what is best for the health of the students and keeping them in school. Hire is the only healthcare provider for MCS, so a lot of the responsibility for determining policies have fallen to her, but she knows she has the complete support of her administration. Even so, she said she feels the weight of every decision she makes. Whitesel and Kelsheimer collaborated with committees in their school systems, but, as with MCS, the re-entry plans boiled down to following guidelines from the experts. Those guidelines included changing how health rooms or clinics are set up, finding separate spaces for ill children, lunch plans, library use, distancing in classrooms and gym and music classes. Taking students’ temperatures is a routine now.
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Whitesel admitted she had anxiety about returning to school. “Just the unknown and the changes were concerning,” she said. Kelsheimer’s son Kaden, 7, said, “My mom worries about COVID, people getting sick, and washing hands.” Hearing this, Kelsheimer smiled wearily. “I do worry,” she said. As the “lone wolf,” Hire feels the burden of knowing she can’t get sick. “Who will take care of the students?” she asked. Although Kelsheimer has Peggy Ballschmidt on staff as a fulltime nurse, she said, “I can’t get sick. That’s why I’m obsessed with doing this right.” At MSD, Whitesel, who is based at Southwood, does have other nurses to work with. Nikki Holmes is at Metro North, and Kelley Taylor is at Sharp Creek and Northfield. The concerns are layered and the changes in how they work this year reflect the impact of the pandemic. First, they check daily with Wabash County Health. Hire said, “I call in the morning for verifying testing.” All the schools look to WCHD for local support. The department will know where there might be hotspots for COVID in the county. The contact also helps schools know if a student or family has been tested and when they can return to school. Second, the nurses must be aware of attendance in all the school buildings and understand why students are absent. If a kid is presenting COVID symptoms, the nurses start contact protocol to alert all who have been in contact with not only the ill student but all their household members, classmates, and teammates. From there, the phone calls begin. All three women said they are spending a lot of time on the phone with parents and caregivers. No family wants to be told its child and siblings must be sent home, but in most cases families have been understanding. Whitesel said, “The parents have been so gracious.” Hire uses the opportunity to help connect families to free testing and even healthcare clinics. Kelsheimer added that getting rapid test results gets everyone back to school. Finally, the women receive guidance and changes from DOE, ISDH, and CDC. If changes are recommended, it’s their responsibility to respond to the new guidelines and implement and announce the changes. That’s not always easy when working with a wide range of circumstances. Fortunately, they all agree the students are Continued on page 15
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100-plus year old drawings give look at work of former Wabash students By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com
On Sept. 15, Wabash High School vice principal, Jeff Galley, posted photos of some old anatomy drawings on the schools Facebook page. The post got a lot of attention due to the unique and historical nature of the photos shared. The photos included in the post were student drawings of different body parts including the heart, digestive tract, and skulls. The photos were dated as drawn in 1907. The Paper of Wabash County sat down with Galley to learn more about the drawings and plans on what to do with them. “The library was actually doing some cleaning out of their vertical files and the librarian came to me with the drawings and said ‘I found these in the vertical files, what should I do with them?’” he said. “Being a history major and being a former history teacher, anything with the history of this building and facility, I am just fascinated with. The fact that here we are in a building that’s 100 years old in a high school established in 1869, there’s a lot of history to go along with that, so I said ‘Give ‘em here, let me look at them,’ and I thought, man, these things are really, really good, number one, and they are really cool. So, I just threw that Facebook post out there.” Galley had the idea to post them on Facebook because he used to post historic information about the school and building on social media using the hashtag #didyouknow. “It turned out to be very popular and it got a lot of hits, so every now and then, I come across something and we throw it out there,” he said. Galley said that finding these drawings has started a small project for him and others at the school. “We have been able to identify some of the names on them.
students we identified were still in this area according to the catalog,” said Galley. “One was here in Wabash and another was located in Lagro, but the rest of them were out of state, with one in New York City.” The student’s identified by the drawings are as follows: Ruby Vice – (Mrs. Julie A. O’Brian), 29 Continued on Page 4
Some of the drawings from students at Wabash High School in 1907. The sketches were found while WHS library staff were recently cleaning out the department’s vertical files. Photos provided
Some of them were very easy to identify. We knew they were done in 1907, because they are dated. We have literally just about every yearbook that Wabash High School has put out since 1896, some of the years we don’t have, and of course 1907 is the year we don’t have,” said Galley, with a laugh. Although the 1907 yearbook wasn’t found, Galley was able to discover that the students who did the drawings were 1911 graduates, and a 1910 yearbook, where the students were juniors, was used to identify them. Although the drawings are very detailed and well done, and easily could be mistaken for professional art, Galley said that from what they can tell by the classes offered at the time, the drawings were from a biology course. “I went to our biology classroom and there are drawings like this up that our students now are doing,” he said. “It’s crazy that all these years later, we are still doing some of
the same things, although I do have to say the drawings we found are a lot more impressive.” After identifying each student, Galley looked into an alumni catalog from 1934 and was able to see where each student was at that point, 23 years later. “Only two of the
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On the right is a class photo of Wabash Class of 1911, which includes some of the students whose drawings were found; on the left, the same class as freshman. The photos are from past Wabash High School yearbooks. Photos taken by Mandy Mahan
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...continued from Page 3 classroom and there are E. Sinclair St., Wabash. Wallace Lewis – P.O. Box 1571, El Paso, Texas. Jewell Summerton – (Mrs. Wade Murphy), 3875 Waldo Ave, Apt. 6G, New York City, N.Y. Lucille Logan – (Mrs. Harold McPike), 317 W. Elm St., Monroe, Mich. Leah Gardner – (Mrs. T. T. Pontius), 616 Orlando Terrace, Dayton, Ohio. Hazel Bridges – (Mrs. Hazen Miller), Lagro. Galley said that the plan as of now is to frame each drawing with special glass so they do not fade, and displaying them in the school building.
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Jr. Achievement to sponsor duck run Junior Achievement serving greater Wabash will be launching a Ducky Derby on Oct. 3 at noon at Wabash’s Charley Creek Park on Vermont Street adjacent to the city park. Prizes include $350 cash, a $100 Inguard Health Food Store gift card, and a White Rock Recreation swag bag valued at $50. Need not be present to win although everyone is invited to order pizza from whiterock.eco and watch the Ducky Derby at noon. Proceeds from pizza sales will benefit Junior Achievement. To purchase tickets message JA’s
Facebook page at Junior Achievement Serving Wabash or contact a local volunteer: Beth Bruss, Mark Frantz, Mitch Figert, Jay Snyder, Pam Campbell, Janette Moore, Jeff Galley, Beth Phillipy, Brittany Burns or Megan Castle. Proceeds from the event benefit our area Junior Achievement programs in and around Wabash. JA’s volunteer-delivered, kindergarten through 12 grade programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy at no-to-low cost to the schools. The event is sponsored by Crossroads Bank and Investment Center at Crossroads Bank.
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Pandemic can’t stop some Dam to Dam riders By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com The 2020 Dam to Dam ride took on a new format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that didn’t stop more than 225 riders from participating in a freestyle event this year. The riders were encouraged to come to Wabash on their own timeframe to ride the route, and they did just that,
according to Christine Flohr, executive director of Visit Wabash County. “The riders were grateful that we still offered an option to participate and honor our 11th year,” she said. “The D2D committee painted the routes so visitors coming into town could still easily follow the routes. “Even with registration being very low compared to previous years, I received emails from
NM physician to head group INDIANAPOLIS – Dr. J. Elizabeth Struble, a family medicine physician in North Manchester, was chosen as president-elect of the Indiana State Medical Association on Sept. 13. The election and swearing in ceremony took place at ISMA’s 171st annual convention, which was held virtually due to the novel coronavirus public health emergency. Struble, who is affiliated with Kosciusko Community Hospital in Warsaw, has been an ISMA member since 2009. She has chaired the ISMA Board of Trustees and served on the ISMA Future Directions Task Force, the Commission on Legislation and the Women in Medicine Committee. Struble earned her medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency in family medicine with the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program
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people all over the state who participated in a way that they felt comfortable. We sent swag bags to everyone that included their COVID Edition T-shirt, buff, a promo poster an the outdoor recreation guide. The Dam(n) Man! Xtreme Triathlon was officially pushed to 2021, Flohr noted. However, a group of
local ultra athletes chose to participate in the event on their own. The trio participated in a 31 mile swim, a 150 mile bike ride and a 31 mile run, all in less than 24 hours. With many events being canceled this year because of the pandemic, organizers of various events are promising bigger and better events in 2021.
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It’s time for 2020 Homecoming
MHS candidates: The 2020 Manchester High School Homecoming king and queen ourt nominees are (front row, from left) Jennifer Perez, Beletu Stout, Kailea Kerr, Carissa Edwards, Josie Briner, Jessica Dingess, Olivia Davis, Carleigh Blevins, Asia Snyder; Peyton Addair (back row, from left), Caden Pence, Gavin Mize, Jackson Austin, Brock Casper, Liam York, Coleman Sulkey, Gavin Martin; not pictured is Vince Garza. The Squires will host Southwood at 7 p.m. Friday. Photo by Eric Christiansen.
WHS Homecomimg candidates: Wabash High School 2020 Homecoming king and queen candidates are: (front row, from left) Nici Gunderman, Alicia Judy, Linda Fu, Allyson Dillon, Kylie Brumley, Jordan Stumbo; Paul Cordes (second row, from left) Jarrett Wilson, Zach Smith, Jasper Walter, Jaqobie Griffith. Wabash hosts Northfield on Friday at Alumni Field. Photo by Mandy Mahan.
Southwood royalty: Natalie Haycraft and Alex Winer were named Southwood High School Homecoming queen and king for 2020. Photo by Joseph Slacian
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Tri Kappa to host fundraising lunch Tri Kappa will host a fundraising lunch featuring Nelson’s Porta-Pit Chicken on Friday, Sept. 25. Chicken ($8) and Pit-tatos ($4) will be available from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the former Miller Furniture parking lot. Drive up service is available.
Leigha Carey, owner of Waggin’ Tails Inn, grooms a dog. Photo provided.
Dog grooming business opens By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Leigha Carey, Wabash native and 2014 Northfield High School graduate, has opened a new pet grooming business in Wabash called Waggin’ Tails Inn. Leigha told The Paper of Wabash County that currently her business only offers grooming services, but soon will be
expanding to offer boarding and daycare services as well. Leigha is joined by her mother, Kim Carey, who is currently in training to become a groomer, after being in a corporate job for 12 years. Leigha graduated from Animal Arts Academy in Carmel in 2015 after pursuing training that matched her passions. “I have always had a love for animals,” she
said. “I worked at a large kennel facility in central Indiana for four and a half years as a daycare attendant and groomer. I thought it was time to bring that knowledge and experience to my hometown.” Waggin’ Tails Inn is located at 475 North 600 West, Wabash. Leigha is accepting new clients and can be reached at 260-3302546. Waggin’ Tails Inn
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this year, Hands of Hope officials are asking the public to help light the candle of hope by participating in an awareness campaign in lieu of the annual Candlelight Vigil. “In these unprecedented times of social distancing, it was not appropriate for Hands of Hope to hold its annual Candlelight Vigil this year,” stated Linda Wilk, Director
of Hands of Hope. “Ensuring the health and safety for everyone outweighs gathering together. A mes-
sage of hope can still be communicated to victims through this month-long campaign.”
“HOPE STARTS WITH ME” is the local theme for this year’s awareness campaign. Across the communi-
ty we are working to virtually light candles to show survivors and victim’s there is hope, by hanging banners, partnering with local businesses to hang paper candles and displaying the 24hour helpline in non- traditional ways to promote this resource. Hands of Hope is asking for all to share
the 24-hour helpline of (765) 664-0701, carry Hands of Hope cards and be ready to assist someone when they are ready to disclose what abuse is taking place in their relationships and lives. “There is so much shame, blame and embarrassment that often accompanies domestic violence. It can be incredibly difficult to tell someone, especially their family, friends, co-workers, employer, pastor or anyone to say what is truly going on, so when they do, you need to know what to do next,” said Wilk. “You need to be able to say, yes, hope starts with me and this is who I would recommend you call, give them the number, and encourage them to call,” Wilk concluded. Domestic violence comes in many different forms– emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, digital and physical. And during this
unprecedented time of COVID-19, survivors are in even graver danger than normal times. The Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence recently released information that lethal incidents in Indiana increased 86 percent during this period compared to the same period last year. However, this information is not intended to scare the community or most certainly survivors, instead the goal is to seek awareness and financial resources to ensure that all know Hands of Hope, a division of Family Service Society, Inc. is here to help. It is also encouraged to wear a purple ribbon each day in October, dress in purple on Oct. 22 and post it on social media using the hashtag # P u r p l e T h u r s d ay, and carry our Hands of Hope helpline cards.
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Athletes participate in competition at Crash The Bash in Downtown Wabash on Saturday. Photos by Mandy Mahan.
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Athletes ‘Crash the Bash’ for competition By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Wabash CrossFit hosted a CrossFit competition, Crash the Bash, on Saturday, Sept. 19, on Miami Street in Downtown Wabash. Thirty-six teams made up of 144 athletes from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Kentucky attended and competed in the competition. “Last year we had 23 teams so this is incredible,” said Jenna Hovermale, owner of Wabash CrossFit. “We sold out our entries within three weeks of opening registration. It is a really neat event to see. Some of the best athletes around come to compete.” The event lasted from 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and included two division, RX and scaled. The event was originally planned to take place amid other Founder’s Day Festival activities. “When Founders Day was canceled we got permission from the city to still do the event,” said Hovermale.
A competitor rides a staionary bike during Crash the Bash. Photo by Mandy Mahan.
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Ivy Tech to offer spring semester classes Ivy Tech Community College, including the Fort Wayne campus and Warsaw site, confirmed it will offer Spring 2021 semester classes starting in January consistent with how classes started in August, and those that will begin on October 26. The state’s community college will continue to provide students choices on how to take classes when they begin on
January 19, 2021. Students will be welcomed back onto Ivy Tech campuses throughout Indiana for face-to-face courses while the Community College continues to offer a majority of courses as blended, virtual, and online. The focus will continue to be on flexibility and safety for students, employees, and the communities Ivy Tech serves. Should new guidelines from the Governor or federal regulations be released adjustments will be made accordingly. Facial coverings will continue to be required on all campuses until further notice. The College will also continue and expand its “Learn Anywhere” model that was launched as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Students who enroll in a “Learn Anywhere” course choose between face
to face, virtual, and online learning for each class session based on their needs at that time. “Ivy Tech is committed to offering flexibility so our students take that next step to prepare for a high-wage, high-value career,” said Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann. “We continue to carefully balance our plan to have a focus on safety and flexibility. Our team continually monitors the recom-
mendations provided by the state of Indiana and federal guidelines. Ultimately, our students’ success is the goal, while providing them the safest, most accommodating learning environment.” The first spring term begins on January 19. Most offerings are eightweeks in length and the rest run 16-weeks. Spring Break will take place March 1421. On March 22, second eight-week courses will start giving students multiple opportunities to enroll and optimize their class sched-
ule. All courses conclude on May 15. “While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges around every corner the continued commitment and innovation of our faculty and staff has allowed us to rethink how we deliver higher education,” Ivy Tech Provost Kara Monroe said. “Ivy Tech’s history of high-quality online learning and educational technology combined with faculty and staff dedicated to student success for adult learners leading busy lives have allowed the College to convert quickly to learning formats that allow the student to prioritize learning and personal safety.” Ivy Tech is taking all of the necessary steps to ensure a deep
cleaning of all buildings takes place regularly. Preventive protocols to reduce risk of transmission will also be implemented across campuses. “Ivy Tech recognizes many families continue to experience uncertainty about what the residential college experience may be for students. I certainly encourage all students to continue on their educational journey, regardless of the college or university they attend. Instead of considering a break or a delay in starting, students should consider the community college,” Ellspermann said. “Ivy Tech’s affordable tuition, guaranteed transfer to Indiana four-year partners, and personalized instruction make the community college the perfect place to take classes. Transfer is one of the important roles the community college plays to serve Indiana’s thousands of bachelor degree seeking students.”
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Thank you everyone for your support for the 2020 Roann Covered Bridge Festival. We know it was not the big festival our little town has had in the past. It was hard to decide what we should leave off the schedule, and what we could still do, with not knowing what more the governor might shut down. But we hope you had fun, maybe saw a friend you had not seen for a while, and enjoyed the entertainment. The garden tractor pulls and the antique tractor pulls were well attended, as were the concerts, Roann Renegades, and children activities. There were lots of children who participated in the bicycle rodeo. Thank you to Todd’s Corner for donating the bicycle. There was a total of 40 children who did the Pedal Tractor Pull and 20+ adults. The festival was less work this year for the committee, with only having one stage and no arts/craft vendors, but still a lot to do that people probably didn’t realize. We really need some youth or younger men to volunteer to help next year to put up the stages tarps, move sound systems, fill buckets with sand, and especially to empty the trash barrels and load them on the town truck each night. The Wabash Visitors Bureau reported that 100 people rode the Trolley 85 at the festival on Saturday. Many people told us over the week how glad they were that we had not canceled our festival like so many other events had done. It was the right decision. Remember, each morning has a new beginning, a new blessing and a new hope. So let us have faith & hope that our country will be somewhat back to normal soon, and the 2021 Roann Covered Bridge Festival will be the festival it has been in the past. If you would like to donate to the festival, the mailing address is: Roann Covered Bridge Festival, P.O. Box 322, Roann, IN 46974. Thank you from the Roann Festival Committee.
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ROANN COMMUNITY Heritage Main Street Opportunity Drawing will take place on Oct. 17 in conjunction with the dedication of the Mural and their baked potato lunch. They have four items they will be drawing for: 1) $200 gift card for Log Cabin Antiques 2) Handcrafted walnut deacons’ bench 3) Handcrafted swing 4) Gift basket full of items from local businesses. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Tickets are available at Log Cabin Antiques, Mom & Pop’s Jazzy Junk or any member of Roann Community Heritage Main Street. PASTOR WAYNE BALMER of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Sept. 27th will be taken from Matthew 24:36-44 titled “Thief in the Night”. They will also be celebrating Sept. birthdays during the worship service. Monday morning prayers group at 9:00am. Social distancing will be exercised, along with disinfecting after all activities at the church. CONTINUE PRAYING for: Bill Lyons, Coy Eads (1-year-old grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Edith Phillips, Henry Becker, Sharon Hagan, Rex Renz, Joni Fox, Mike White, Kay Maple, Sawyer Draper, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all. CORRECTION: On Sept. 17, it was the anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Phil Dale and not Mr. & Mrs. Phil Draper. Sorry for this mix up!! CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Sept. 25 – Mr. & Mrs. Cory Hawkins CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Sept. 23 – John Schuler; Sept. 24 – Mike Pell; Sept. 25 – Lori Schultz; Sept. 26 – Cari Roth, Heather
Chenault and Jeannine Cooley; Sept. 27 – Diana Kramer and Debbie Stouffer; Sept. 28 – Ken Ahlfeld and John Martin; Sept. 29 – Little Joe Flitcraft, Alexandra Cartwright, Ethan Stouffer and Justin Coffman. PASTOR MACE continues: The church is the gathering of believers of Christ Jesus who gather together to worship God, love one another, and to engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Part of God’s design is to give spiritual gifts through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit in each follower. Each believer needs to know what their spiritual gift is and use it to fulfill God’s purpose in the church. Unfortunately, many believers do not know what their gift is. Many in the church have ceased from using their gift, therefore, creating a void in the body of Christ. Spiritual gifts are not talents that are learned, but are God given, Spirit filled
abilities. These gifts are given by God for each believer to use for the common good in the gathering. When each believer uses these gifts in the unity of Christ, the body functions in a way that builds itself up in love. We find that most believers have a main gift with another one that supports the other. The most controversial gifts today would be in the area of the sign gifts. These gifts were given in the early church to show authentication of who they were and to show the glory of God. These sign gifts have ceased with the revelation of God’s word being complete. These sign gifts are: apostle, tongues, interpretation, miracles, and healing and prophecy. Each of these were used greatly in the early church and Paul tells us to move on from these and edify the body of Christ and teach the world the truths of God’s word. Four spiritual gifts that enable the other spiritual gifts are: Continued on Page 12
faith, discernment, wisdom, and knowledge. God gives through the Holy Spirit some the gift of having a special faith that strengthens the body of Christ as to what God apportions. Others have a great discernment in this life to consider what is good and evil. I personally love those who have the gift of wisdom that can put sense to various circumstances. Then there is the gift of knowledge that we need to know God and his word. The eight remaining spiritual gifts that scripture mention is used within the Continued on Page 12
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MU ranked among Midwest’s best colleges Manchester University is among those selected among the top 25 “Best Colleges” in the Midwest, according to the guide released Monday, Sept. 14. Last month, The Princeton Review college guide also declared Manchester a “Best in the Midwest.” “As I say all the time, the world needs more Manchester STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH
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graduates,” said Manchester President Dave McFadden. “That means giving them value for every dollar by offering a rich learning environment that allows students to succeed here and in life after school.” Manchester offers a Triple Guarantee to undergraduates – including guaranteed access to financial aid, guaranteed graduation in four years or less and guaranteed job or graduate school placement within six months of graduation. The college ranking also said that Manchester is among the best schools in the Midwest at improving the social mobili-
ty of its graduates. Social mobility considers the on-time graduation rates and future earnings of lower-income students. Many Manchester students are from workingclass families and about a third are first-generation college students. One hundred percent of new Manchester undergraduate students receive financial aid. For more information about attending Manchester, call 800852-3648 or email visit@manchester.ed u. Schedule a visit at http://visit.manchester.edu GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: McKee Mortuary and the Congregational
Christian Church have partnered together to offer GriefShare, a 13-week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Two sessions are currently meeting with plans to begin Session #4 in early 2021. Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15. If you are interested in learning more about GriefShare, please contact the church at 260-9822882. FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours will be Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION is open Monday-Friday 6 a.m.
until 2 p.m. Saturday for breakfast only from 6 a.m. to 11p.m. and closed on Sunday. DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD: Located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, Thursday’s Child 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. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FARMER’S MARKET: The North
Manchester Farmers Market is held Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon and is located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street. Visitors should practice safe hygiene and social distancing at the Market (but it will be a normal “walk-around” market). Farmers Market showcases the hard work and talent of our area farmers and artisans. You’ll find an impressive variety of local goods including fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, maple syrup, jams & jellies, honey, breads, pies, pastries, flowers & plants and crafts. PARTING SHOTS: “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” William James NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.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 items.
Roann news ...continued from Page 11 church to equip and edify. These include: evangelism, teaching, exhortation, pastor-teacher, showing mercy, serving, giving, and administration. These God given abilities are to be used in the body of Christ so
God can fulfill His purpose and build up the body of Christ. Some serve outside their giftedness and become uncomfortable or frustrated. We, as leaders, need to make sure everyone is serving within the sphere of what
God has gifted. It is vitally important that each believer know their spiritual gift and allow God to grow it and use it for the common good in the church. Being in the church is much more than attendance. We are called to be actively serving God and therefore, helping the rest of the body function. Rob Mace ministers at the Roann First Brethren church. Worship services are every Sunday at 10am. Everyone welcomed! I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.
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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471.
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Betty E. Morrett, 92
Former doctor
Former homemaker
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Aug. 27, 1928 – Sept. 12, 2020
Dr. Dan Keith Nordmann, 60, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 14, 2020 at his home. The middle child of Wayne E. and Earlene (Conley) Nordmann, Dan was born Jan. 16, 1960 in Wabash. At the age of eleven Dan knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. Most children would be playing with their friends, but Dan saw his goal to help people live longer, better lives. In 1978 Dan graduated from Manchester High School. He went on to further his education by graduating from Manchester College in 1982, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry. Dan wasn’t done with his education however, and in 1986 he graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine, receiving a Doctor of Medicine degree. He did his residencies in Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Pain Medicine. After finishing his residencies, Dan worked at St. Vincent, Indiana Spine Group, Indianapolis, from 2000 to 2007. He then became the Director of the Pain Clinic at St. Francis, Indianapolis, from 2007 to 2016. With all his professional accomplishments, Dan remained humble and took joy in helping people become healthier. Nothing meant more to Dan than his daughters. When his daughters were in college, he would often drive hours to just have lunch with them. His unconditional love, work ethic, selflessness, and support has helped shape who his girls are becoming. Dan’s wish was that his daughters could do anything they wanted in life. His daughters were his pride and joy. Dan would also do anything to help his family as well. He was proud to be the son of Wayne and Earlene and brother to David and Mark Nordmann. The loving memory of Dr. Dan K. Nordmann will be forever cherished by his parents, Wayne and Earlene Nordmann, North Manchester, formerly of Roann; daughters, Meredith Rogers Nordmann, Milwaukee, Wis., and Jacquelyn “Jackie” Rogers Nordmann, Indianapolis; brothers, David W. (Louise) Nordmann, North Manchester, and Mark A. (Lisa) Nordmann, Burkett; and his nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sept. 19, 2020 also at McKee Mortuary with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery, Servia. A scholarship will be started in honor of Dr. Dan K. Nordmann at Manchester University. More information will be giving when the scholarship has been started.
Myrtle Bentley, 94 Enjoyed cooking Nov. 16, 1925 – Sept. 18, 2020 Myrtle A. Bentley, 94, of Wabash, went to be with her Lord at 1:15 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Nov. 16, 1925 in Martin, Ky. to Lewis and Pearl (Bentley) Murphy. Myrtle married Edward Bentley in Paintsville, Ky. on Aug. 7, 1944; he died Dec. 1, 1991. She lived in Wabash since 1961, coming from Wayland, Ky. She was a cook at the Wabash County Hospital, Clark’s Bakery, and Jim Dandy Restaurant. Myrtle was a member of the Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, and was a devoted prayer warrior. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, cooking, and baking. She is survived by three daughters, Teresa (Terry) Pulley, Tharon Sluss, and Sue (Tom) Oldenkamp, all of Wabash; five granddaughters, Tracy (Tom) Dempsey of Wabash, Cindy (David) Wiley of Converse, Michele Weaver and Stephanie (Greg) Osborn, both of Wabash, and Courtney Pulley of Fort Wayne; 11 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Michael E. Bentley; son-in-law Mack Sluss; grandson, Thomas E. Oldenkamp; great granddaughter, Destinee K. Pulley; five brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Wabash Free Will Baptist Church, Wabash, with Rev. Venny VanHoose and Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was also Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash Free Will Baptist Church. The memorial guest book for Myrtle may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
Betty E. Morrett, 92, of Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester formerly of rural Wabash, died at 1:48 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare. She was born Aug. 27, 1928 in Wabash County to George and Louise (Williams) Roser Eppley. Betty was a 1946 graduate of Somerset High School. She married Richard G. Morrett in Columbia City on March 1, 1947; he died Jan. 19, 1999. Betty was a homemaker, a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Wabash, and a longtime member of the Cozy Homemakers Home Ec. Club. Betty and Richard donated the land for the Morrett Sports Complex in Wabash, in honor of their son, Jay Allen Morrett. She and Richard wintered several years in Ft. Pierce, Fla. Betty lived at Peabody Retirement Community for the past two years. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (Stephen) Kiser of Baltimore, Md., and a former exchange student, Berith Brannstrom of Uppsala, Sweden; two granddaughters, Michelle (Matthew) Salb of Millersville, Md., and Valerie (David Bosley) Kiser of Scranton, Pa.; four great-grandchildren, Aidan Salb and Trevor Salb, both of Millersville and Axel Bosley and Liv Bosley, both of Scranton; and her sister, Alma Smith of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jay Allen Morrett; and her granddaughter, Amy Lenore Kiser. The family has decided, as a result of Covid-19, a graveside services will be family only. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all donations be made to The Morrett Sports Complex. The memorial guest book for Betty may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Elizabeth Shultz, 80 Enjoyed singing hymns Nov. 1, 1939 – Sept. 12, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Shultz, 80, formerly of Deedsville, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 1, 1939, in Johnson City, Tenn., she was the daughter of Alvin Guinn and the former Irma Garland. On Sept. 29, 1957, in Peru, she was married to Donald B. Shultz. Elizabeth was an active member of the Deedsville Community Church, where she enjoyed singing hymns and helping in any way she could. For a few years after the kids were raised, she worked at McDonald’s in Rochester, where she was a manager. Don and Elizabeth lived in Deedsville, where their home was the center of activity. With eight children, many friends and neighbors found their way to the Shultz family kitchen, where Elizabeth dished out many delicious meals and snacks. She loved gardening and being outside, taking care of her yard and flower beds. Over the years, she enjoyed going camping with her family and taking care of loved ones. Survivors include her husband, Donald Shultz, Peru; seven children, Tim “Dink” (Rebecca) Shultz, Kokomo, Porter “Porty” Shultz, Denver (special friend, Shari Ludlow, Kokomo), Crystal “Cristy” (Kevin) Hook, Ala., Alisa “Lisa” Shultz, Nyona Lake (special friend, Brad Nutt, Mexico), Shelley (Troy) Stein, Chili; Kelly Shultz (Cassie Smith), Rochester; and Brandy (Kevin) Burns, Florida; many many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, June Geyer, Colorado and Barb (John) Hoffman, Colorado; and two brothers, David Guinn, Union City, and Larry (Becky) Guinn, Winchester; in addition to several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Troy Shultz; one brother, Jerry Guinn; infant sister, Randell Faye Guinn; and one great-granddaughter, Kenzie Shultz. The funeral service was Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, at Deedsville Community Church, Deedsville. Memorial contributions may be made to Molly’s Movement (Dementia Support) or the Deedsville Community Church. McClain Funeral home, Denver, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
Ralph Bidwell, 73 Enjoyed watching YouTube June 11, 1947 – Sept. 14, 2020 Ralph E. Bidwell, 73, of Wabash, died at 5:24 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born on June 11, 1947 in Wabash, to Ralph and Nettie (Burnworth) Bidwell. Ralph graduated from Oak Hill High School. He retired from Bickford Cottage where he worked as a qualified medical assistant. Ralph also worked at Vernon Manor and Miller’s Merry Manor. He enjoyed surfing the internet, watching YouTube videos, and talking with friends. He is survived by two sisters, Kathy Music and Janet Niccum, both of Wabash; and many friends, co-workers, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents; and sister, Shirley Bidwell. Per Ralph’s wishes, there will be no service. Following cremation, inurnment will be in Center Grove Cemetery, Lincolnville. Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County. The memorial guest book for Ralph may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.
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Loren “Harve” Watkins, 85
Enjoyed bowling
Enjoyed antiquing
July 5, 1941 – Sept. 18, 2020
May 16, 1935 – Sept. 18, 2020
Harry Dean Parker, 79, of North Manchester, died at 5:35 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Peabody Healthcare Center of North Manchester. He was born on July 5, 1941, in Huntington to the late Henry and Grace Irene (Roberts) Parker. Harry served in the United States Army and was a graduate of the Assembly of God College in Springfield, Mo. He first married Frances Jean Richards, the mother of his children. He later married Vera Jean Pattee, she survives. He retired from Kiva International in Phoenix, Ariz., and was an ordained minister. Harry was a member of the North Manchester Missionary Church. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, gardening, reading his Bible, and especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four daughters, Desarae (Tom) Simpson of Silver Lake, Tonya (Jaire) Stefanatos of North Manchester, Lisa Amburgey of Wabash, and Faith (Raymond Justice) Parker of North Manchester; ten grandchildren, Tommy Simpson III of Goshen, Tori Simpson of Mentone, Michael Simpson of Silver Lake, Sean (Tiffany) Lockridge of McCordsville, Nick Corey of Marion, Josh (Harley Mae Zello) Amburgey of Indianapolis, Jeremy Amburgey and Zach Amburgey, both of Wabash, Lexus (Darian) McConnell of Fortville, and Chandler Justice of North Manchester; 21 great-grandchildren; sister, Ida Moore of Portage Lakes, Ohio; twin brother, Larry (Eleanor) Parker of Brimfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and Emmett Parker; two sisters, Kathryn Hyslop and Margaret Fidler. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor J.C. Sparks officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Silver Lake. Friends may call one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Dementia Society of America. The memorial guest book for Harry Parker may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
Loren Harvey “Harve” Watkins, 85, of Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital. He was born May 16, 1935 in Lagro, to Lawrence Watkins and Agness (Rinearson) Schnar. Harve was a 1953 graduate of Lagro High School and a U.S. Army veteran. He married Nancy Lou Cole in Madison on Oct. 18, 1958; she died March 28, 2020. He retired from Dana Corporation in Marion. Harve enjoyed antiquing, playing cards, and going to garage sales and flea markets. He was a jack of all trades. He is survived by three children, Tena Herron of Wabash, Tobin Watkins of Lucas Lake, Fla., and Amy Maples of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Chad Morris of Wabash, Lesley (Chad) Nelson of LaFontaine, Trent (Kelly) Watkins of Panama City Beach, Fla., Travis (Chuck) Watkins of Destin, Fla., Tyler (Ashley) Watkins of Southport, Fla., Jamie (Mike) Kuzemka of Bloomington, Aleese Maples of Panama City Beach, and Mescha Watkins of LaFontaine; and 11 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy Watkins; four brothers; and two sisters. Graveside services will be private. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Harve may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
WPD joins rail safety operation The Wabash City Police join North American rail-safety operation aimed at reducing preventable deaths and injuries on rail lines, Operation Clear Track, the single
largest rail-safety initiative in North America. The goal of Operation Clear Track and Rail Safety week is to raise awareness of the importance of safe
behavior near tracks and trains. With a railway running through the City of Wabash, it is a great reminder of the dangers of being around trains and tracks. Over 2,100 people are
seriously injured or killed each year. WPDs goal is to reduce the number of railway crossing and trespassing incidents not only in Wabash, but nationwide.
Police and fire reports
Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Sept. 10 At 7:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jamie L. Hall, 35, Wabash ran off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 500 North. Sept. 11 At 1:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Gary L. Moore, 77, Rochester observed a vehicle driven by Christian T. Raish, 20, Warsaw run off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 300 North. Sept. 14 At 5:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Michael J. Enser, 56, Wabash collided with a deer
on Old State Road 15 near County Road 500 South. At 5:55 a.m., a vehicle driven by Matthew A. Cox, 21, Wabash ran off the road on State Road 15 near County Road 400 South. At 8:42 a.m., a vehicle driven by William R. Eppley, 64 Wabash had a collision on Bruner Road near County Road 1100 South. At 10:27 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lois K. Schultz, 84, Lagro ran off the road on State Road 524 bear County Road 300 East. Sept. 17 At 5:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Taylor
R. Settler, 17, Roanoke ran off the road on Salamonie Forest Road near Pefley Road. North Manchester Citations Sept. 13 Dyaria D. RowlandMcClain, 19, Fort Wayne, cited for speed. Arrests Sept. 16 Tosha J. Abrahamsson, 24, Wabash arrested on a warrant for corrupt business influence. Sept. 17 Scott L. Barber, 36, Macy arrested for possession of methamphetamine, paraphernalia, and marijuana as well as visiting a
common nuisance. Cases Sept. 10 7:01 vandalism report taken in the 400 block of Beckley Street. Fire Sept. 10 10:59 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist. Sept. 11 1:52 p.m., Chesnut Court for medical assist. Sept. 12 12:19 a.m., 100 block of West 9th Street for medical assist. 5:16 a.m., 1400 block of East Street for medical assist. 7:17 a.m., 100 block of South Maple Street
for medical assist. 7:23 a.m., 100 block of West 9th Street for medical assist. 11:34 p.m.., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist. Sept. 14 12:15 a.m., 1400 block of East Street for medical assist. 12:34 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for an alarm. 9:13 p.m., 500 block of Miami Street for an odor of natural gas. Sept. 15 4:43 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist. 12:35 a.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist. Sept. 16
12:55 p.m., 1000 block of North Sycamore Street for medical assist. Sept. 17 8:10 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm. Land Transfers Comcast of Indiana Kentucky Utah LLC, Comcast of Indiana Kentucky Utah, Concast of Montana Indiana Kentucky Utah and Intermedia Partners Southeast to Doug Dale Brown and Karin Kay Brown, warranty deed. Kenneth R. Combs to R & L Rentals LLC, quitclaim deed. Roger D. Fife, Peggy Fife and Kelli J. Stamper to Kelli J. Stamper, personal deed. Christ United Methodist Church to Daniel L. Ryggs and Margaret K. Ryggs, warranty deed. Melinda Gary and Fletcher A. Bozarth to David A. Wintrode and Vivian E. Wintrode, personal deed. Jason A. Singleton to Roger Morrow Jr. and Brielle Wilson, warranty deed. Terri L. Wilburn to Shirleene Minnick, quitclaim deed.
Shirleene Minnick to Jonathan R. Kaler, warranty deed. Cory A. Smith to Micah Cornett, warranty deed. Wyatt M. Frazier, Trinity N. Frazier, and Trinity N. Fletcher to Amber M. McIntyre, warranty deed. Helen A. Bechtol, Michael J. Bechtol and Helen A. Bechtol Revocable Trust to Wyatt Frazier, trust deed. Garrett M. Vrooman and Tori J. Meyer to Jeffrey Traver and Abigail Traver, warranty deed, Melissa D. Flinn and Laura M. Floyd to John Stinson and Barbara Stinson, personal deed. Carolyn Sue Sanders to Tyler Thomas Packard, warranty deed. John R. Helm and Martha Jane Helm to Christopher Adam Wayne Snyder, personal deed. AAA Farm LLC to Zachary A. Schroll and Amanda J. Schroll, warranty deed. Continued on Page 15
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Police and fire reports Federal Home Loan M o r t g a g e Corporation to Aaron M. Turner, warranty deed. Conflux and Confluence LLC to Advantage Housing Inc., warranty deed, Jacob Hershberger to Kaitlyn Hashbarger, quitclaim deed. David Michael
Edmond and Dawn R. Edmond to Dawn R. Edmond, quitclaim deed. Michael H. Hoover to Macy M. Hoover and Andrew R. Mallot, warranty deed. Ray Morris and Dawn Morris to Richard E. Deneve and Imogene D. Deneve Trust,
Richard E. Deneve and Imogene D. Deneve, quitclaim deed. James Gregory Smith to Erin L. Allison, warranty deed. Douglas Rife and Michael Rife to Leann Michelle Turner, warranty deed. Chase A. Patrick to Alyssa Richter, war-
Lois “Lou” Clark, 84 Former dog groomer Dec. 22, 1935 – Sept. 19, 2020 Lois I. “Lou” Clark, 84, North Manchester, passed away Sept. 19, 2020 at her home. Lou was born Dec. 22, 1935 in Wabash, to Donald and Barbara (Randell) Hetler. At the age of nineteen, Lou married her best friend Harold J. “Sparky” Clark on April 8, 1955. The two were wed for fifty-six years, before Sparky passed away Oct. 21, 2011. During their journey together, Lou and Sparky started Clark’s Video and Electronics, North Manchester in 1985 and ran it until 2007 when they retired. Lou also owned and operated a dog grooming business for thirty years and did laundry for the North Manchester Clinic and also for various families in the North Manchester area. The impact she had on her children and grandchildren is unmeasurable. She showed them the value of hard work, but at the same time, the softness for caring for ones’ family. She was also a spiritually strong individual and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Wabash. The loving memory of Lois I. Clark will be forever cherished by her sons, Michael J. (Donna) Clark, Warsaw, Gregory A. Clark, North Manchester, and Steven W. (Donna) Clark, Parkland, Fla.; daughter, Rhonda (Kim) Bradley, Mentone; brothers, Donald (Jackie) Hetler, Warren, and Dennis Houston, Huntington; sister, Donna Mae Dennis, Huntington; son-in-law, Edward Wolms, Wisconsin; step-father, Marvin Huston, Huntington; twelve grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Lou was preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Kimberly K. Wolms, who passed away in 2015. Private services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate. For those who wish to honor the memory of Lois I. “Lou” Clark, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.
Nurses great. They do what’s asked of them, and that’s the silver lining to this situation. Whitesel said, “I’ve been amazed at how they’ve adapted.” Hire said, “Kids are doing wonderful. I’m beyond impressed.” Kelsheimer is proud of the kids, too. “They are amazing. The kids wear
...continued from Page 1 their masks and social distance.” As one who looks for grace, Whitesel has found that many parents are selfscreening or taking students to a provider to check for an alternate diagnosis before the thought of COVID becomes an issue. But she does have a final thought for the entire county.
“People should get a flu vaccine. This is the year to do it,” she said. “It’s about keeping as many people healthy as possible.” As the caretakers for the county students, Hire, Whitesel, and Kelsheimer want kids to be at school, and they will do whatever it takes to keep them safe and healthy.
ranty deed. Hal D. Job and Rosemary Job to Benjamin J. Gebhart and Kristen D. Gebhart, warranty deed. Marriage License Dylan Reed Brown, 22 and Jacklyn Kay Peas, 22. Lyndsy Mari Addair, 34 and Brian James Lichtsinn, 34.
Michelle Reneae Workman, 32 and Virginia Rose Rybolt, 32. Alyssa Mae Thompson, 31 and Scott Thomas Small, 41. Jessica Lynn Degiulio, 38 and Jeremy Lee Horn, 43. Tony J. Cochran, 51 and Christina M. Harris, 52.
Samphosh Phat, 36 and Samuel James Rowe, 41. A l e x a n d r i a Michelle Minkler, 27 and Cody Jordan Ranger, 26. Brittany Jordan Stone, 26 and Andrew Thomas Cooley, 27. Carolyn J. Sparks, 60 and Charles E. Powers, 71. Destiny Backus, 24
and Dylan Lynch, 28. Building Permits For the week of Sept. 13, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Gary Monroe for a barn addition. Brian and Amanda Gentry for an inground pool.
Manchester hosting United Flag Football games The United Flag Football teams from Manchester, Wabash, Oak Hill and Tippecanoe Valley will meet Thursday, Sept. 24 for two games each at the
Photos from previous United Football games. Photos by Eric Christiansen.
Manchester JuniorSenior High School field. Both Manchester and Wabash will play Oak Hill and Tippecanoe Valley. Games are at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
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WHS, MHS volleyball teams shine at invitationals
The Wabash Lady Apaches went 3-1 at the Wawasee Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19. Wabash opened the day with a 25-15, 26-28, 15-8 loss to Garrett before winning its final three matches beating Blackhawk Christian 26-24, 25-20, Culver Academies 25-21, 25-22, and Columbia City 20-25, 25-15, 15-11. Tracy was instrumental for the Lady Apaches with 82 assists and 28 points. Morris had 27 kills, 25 digs, and 16 points, followed by Wyatt with 31 kills, 16 digs, and 14 points, Short with 25 points and 16 kills, Fields with 29 digs and 18 points, Cruz with 23 digs and 13 points, Jordan Stumbo with 20 kills, and Jade Stumbo with five kills. Meanwhile, after two tough 5-set losses earlier in the week, the Manchester Lady Squires swept through three matches to win the Eastbrook Invite championship Saturday, Sept. 19. The Lady Squires defeated Eastbrook 25-19, 25-10, Eastern 25-24, 25-24, and North Miami 25-11, 25-16. On the day, Kline led the Lady Squires with 55 assists, 26 points, 22 digs, seven kills, and five aces. Paxton Baker had 25 digs, 22 points, and five aces, and Ondrla had 40 digs, six points and two assists. Ali Sites had 17 digs and 14 points, followed by Zoey Ream with 19 digs and six points, Allison Zartman with 12 kills and six digs, Olivia Auler with three kills, three digs, two blocks, and two assists, Blake Drasny with nine kills, three digs and three points, Lauren Barrett with five points and five digs, Aubrey Lambert with 10 kills and 10 digs, Kenzy Meyer with 24 kills, two blocks, and two digs, and Makenna Rickert with three kills. The JV team went 1-2 at the Eastbrook Invite. The Lady Squires lost 1125, 25-22, 15-11 to Eastbrook and to Eastern 25-16, 16-25, 15-12, before beating North Miami 25-9, 25-17. Kaidyn Howard led Manchester 12 assists, five kills, and three aces, followed by Leyna Borgmann with 13 kills, McKelvey Espeset with 13 kills and nine aces, Aliala Atienza with 12 digs, Ava Egolf with eight kills, five aces, and three digs, Olivia Neal with three kills and five assists, Monica Saucedo with two digs, Trinity Akins with four digs and five assists, Gracie Lauer with five kills, and one assist, Taryn Finch with five digs, and Hailey Krom with three digs. Rochester 3, Manchester 2
Wabash’s Jade Stumbo (15) and Alivia Short (13) work to block a shot from North Miami’s Arianis Rodriquez during the Lady Apaches’ 3-0 win on Thursday, Sept. 17. Photo by Joseph Slacian The Manchester volleyball team lost to Rochester Tuesday, Sept. 15, 25-22, 1825, 25-17, 25-17. Kline led the Lady Squires with 31 assists, 12 digs, and four kills, followed by Ondrla with 24 digs, seven points, and two aces, Ali Sites with 11 points, 11 digs, and two aces, Baker with 13 digs and nine points, Ream with seven points and seven digs, Drasny with five kills and three points, Zartman with six kills and two digs, Lambert with nine kills and three digs, and Miller with eight kills. The JV team lost to Rochester 25-10, 25-14. Tippy Valley 3, Manchester 2 The Lady Squires lost its third 5-set match in nine days after a 20-25, 21-25, 2522, 25-19, 15-12 loss to Tippecanoe Valley Thursday, Sept. 17. The team dropped to 7-8 and 2-3 in TRC play. Kline had a big night with 37 assists, 18 digs, 13 points, five kills, three blocks, and three aces. Ondrla had 29 digs and two assists, followed by Zartman with 15 kills and eight digs, Sites with 10 digs and nine services, Ream with 10 points and 10 digs, Baker with 18 points and nine digs, Meyer with 15 kills, Lambert with 11 digs and seven kills, Drasny with two blocks, and Makenna Rickert with two digs. The JV team lost to the Vikings 25-15, 25-8. Northfield Northfield 3, Peru 0 The Northfield volleyball team improved to 12-0 with a dominating 25-12, 25-9, 2514 win over Peru Tuesday, Sept. 15. Abby Hunter led the Lady Norse with 27 assists, followed by Addi Baker with 21 kills, Elise Gottschalk with 17 digs, Kyra Kennedy, Kearston Stout, and Emily Pennington with five kills each, and Kenzie Baer had six kills. The JV team swept Peru
25-11, 25-15. Ava Copeland had 10 points and three aces, followed by Gabby Haupert with two kills and nine points with four aces, Hannah Holmes with five kills, two blocks, and nine points with three aces, Ella Hunter with two kills, 14 assists, and five points, Eden Hoover with one point, Josie Lynn with seven kills, and Brihanna Boocher with two kills. Northfield 3, Rochester 1 The Lady Norse improved to 13-0 with a 25-19, 17-25, 2521, 25-9 win over Rochester Thursday, Sept. 17. Baker recorded her 1,000th kill during the contest as part of her match with 17 kills and three aces. Kennedy had nine kills, followed by Baer with six kills, 15 digs, and two aces, Hunter with 33 assists and six kills, Stout with two kills and three blocks, Pennington with one kills, while Gottschalk had a big match with 28 receptions, 14 digs, and three aces. The JV team lost to Rochester 12-25, 25-12, 15-6. Southwood Southwood 3, Maconaquah 1 The Southwood volleyball team held off Maconaquah Tuesday, Sept. 15, 25-23, 2515, 23-25, 25-19 in a TRC match-up. Rylee Barney led the Lady Knights with 15 points and 24 digs, followed by Alaina Winer with 21 assists, 16 digs, eight points, and eight kills, Allie Haecker with eight points, 17 assists, and seven digs, Reese Shepherd with 16 digs, four points, three kills, and two assists, Marissa Metzger with 23 kills and 15 digs, Mya Denney with six kills and three blocks, Maggie Ball with four kills and two digs, Natalie Haycraft with three digs, Eric McGouldrick with five kills and five digs, Carley Whitesel with one point and one dig. The JV team topped Maconaquah 25-14, 25-9.
Southwood 3, Whitko 0 The Lady Knights continued to win with a TRC triumph over Whitko, 25-14, 25-13, 25-19. Barney had 11 points, seven digs, and six kills, followed by Haupert with nine points, three digs, and three aces, Haecker with 13 assists, four digs, and four points, Shepherd with 10 points, 12 digs, four assists, and three aces, Metzger with eight points, eight kills, and four digs, Winer with nine digs and five points, Ball with 10 kills and two digs, Denney with three kills and three assists, Haycraft with five digs, and McGouldrick with one kill, one block, and one dig. The JV team swept Whitko 25-14, 25-13. Wabash Wabash 3, Eastern 1 Wabash defeated Eastern in volleyball action 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 Tuesday, Sept. 15. Emma Tracy led the Lady Apaches with 30 assists, seven digs, and six points, followed by Mariah Wyatt with 10 points, 16 kills, and five blocks, Faryn Morris with 11 points, 16 digs, and six kills, Alivia Short with four points, five kills, and eight digs, Kyndal Fields with eight points and 12 digs, Ashlynn Cruz with 16 points and 19 digs, and Jade Stumbo with five kills and three digs. The JV team beat Eastern 25-12, 25-21 Wabash 3, Peru 0 The Lady Apaches had no trouble with Peru in a 25-9, 25-12, 25-13 win over the Tigers Wednesday, Sept. 16. Cruz led the way with 16 points and 11 digs, followed by Short with 12 points, nine kills, and seven digs, Wyatt with four points, 10 kills, and 16 digs, Jo Stumbo with eight kills, Morris with eight kills and 13 kills, Tracy with nine points and 30 assists, Fields with 11 points and 10 digs, and Jade Stumbo with four digs. The JV team beat Peru 2522, 25-18. Wabash 3, North Miami 0 Wabash continued its hot streak with a 25-13, 25-10, 2516 win over North Miami Thursday, Sept. 17. Short had 12 points, seven kills, and seven digs, followed by Mariah Wyatt with 12 kills and six digs, Jordan Stumbo with eight digs, seven kills, and four points, Tracy with 22 points and 27 assists, Kyndal Fields with nine digs, Jade Stumbo with four kills, and Cruz with four points and five digs. The JV team beat North Miami 25-13, 24-25, 15-9.
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...continued from Page 17 ds on two attempts and a touchdown, Jake Hackworth rushed for 12 yards on 14 carries, and Stroud ran the ball five times for 12 yards. Knights shut out Apaches Southwood dominated Wabash on both sides of the ball in a 35-0 win over the Apaches Friday, Sept. 18. The Knights racked up 357 yards of total offense while pitching a shutout, allowing Wabash just 100 all-purpose yards. Southwood got on the board with 6:38 left in the first quarter when Elijah Sutton scored on a three-yard run for a 70 lead. After an spectacular, one-handed interception from Carson Rich, Morgan Lloyd scored on a 15-yard run to give the Knights a 14-0 lead after one quarter. Southwood added to its lead on a 10yard touchdown run from Alex Farr to take a 21-0 halftime lead. In the second half Farr hit Rich for a 29yard pass play followed by another touchdown run from Sutton, this time from two yards out, for the final scores of the game. Farr went 13-20 in the air for 173 yards with one touchdown. Carson Rich caught five passes for 100 yards and one touchdown, while Logan Barley caught four for 30 yards, Dawson Filip caught two for 25 yards, and Isaiah Sutton and Cole Winer each had one catch for nine yards apiece. Farr led the Knights on the ground with 72 yards on 10 carries and one touchdown, followed by Sutton with 55 yards on nine carries and two touchdowns. Lloyd picked up 45 yards on seven carries with one touch-
down, followed by Case Lopez with 10 yards on one carry, and Micah Smith and Sutton each with one carry for five yards. Defensively, Sutton led the Knights with nine tackles, followed by Jason Oprisek with eight, Tristin Hayslett with seven, Barley with six, Filip with five, Joey Bland with four, Carson Rich with three, Lloyd with two, and Bryce Rigney, Mason Yentes, Isaac King, Micah Dale, and Max Miler with one each. Hayslett, King and Filip each recorded a sack while Oprisek and Miller both had a half-sack. For the Apaches, Joe Leland was 8-15 passing for 55 yards while Isaak Wright had 25 yards on 3-5 passing. Bryant Boggs caught four passes for 33 yards, Jasper Walter had three receptions for 15 yards, Trey Coon had 19 yards receiving on two captions, while Antonio Grant and Mason Dillon each had one catch. On the ground, Colten Learned had 14 yards on five carries, Isaiah Eis had 12 yards on three carries, Cameron Green had eight yards on four carries, and Wright ran for one yard. Defensively, Chad Wyatt led the way with eight tackles, followed by Justin Booth and Wyatt Buzzard with four tackles, Collin Price with three, Brady Evans and Brayden Sickafus with two each, and Matthew Skeens and Cash Carmichael with one each. Southwood (5-0) will travel to Manchester (2-3) this Friday for a 7 p.m. kick-off on Manchester’s homecoming. Wabash (3-2) hosts Northfield (2-3) Friday at 7 p.m.
Wabash boys soccer team blanks Delphi Wabash earned a 10 victory over Delphi Saturday morning, Sept. 19, at Alumni Field. Jacob France scored on a header off an Andrew Dinkins corner-kick.
Sol France led the Apaches with four shots on goal. Grant Carandante and Jacob Fuchs anchored the defense as Grayson DeBoard locked down the shut out.
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Lady Norse golfers take 2nd at sectional
Southwood’s Carson Rich picks off a Wabash pass one-handed during first quarter action of the Knights’ Homecoming game on Friday. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Norse, Knights defeat Wabash County rivals
For the first 10 minutes of the Three Rivers Conference contest between Manchester and host Northfield, the Squires and Norse played an even game. For the final 22 minutes, Northfield dominated in a 55-18 thumping. Northfield’s Alex Haupert scored three rushing touchdowns in the first quarter, the final score starting a 34-0 run over the next 15 minutes of play. The Squires started off with a bang when Seth Gaerte took a lateral on a hook and ladder play and scored on the first play from scrimmage for 84 yards. Haupert got Northfield on the board with a 49-yard run with 9:19 left in the first quarter, followed by a 13-yard score two minutes later for a 14-6 lead. Gaerte helped the Squires cut the score to 14-12 with a 39-yard run with 4:06 left in the quarter. Haupert responded with a 13-yard score with 1:30 remaining in the first quarter to give the Norse a 21-12 lead. Northfield essentially put the game away in the second quarter with a 5-yard touchdown catch from Michael Fisher, a 33-yard rushing score from Jake
Mason Fisher moves the ball upfield in Northfield's win over Manchester Friday night, Sept. 18. Photo by Eric Christiansen Halderman, and a 15yard rushing score from Logan Cox for a 41-12 halftime lead. Jarrett Shafer and Halderman each added third quarter touchdowns while Manchester’s Blake Pohler scored on a 13yard reception before the teams played a
scoreless fourth quarter. Shafer led a balanced rushing attack with 91 yards on 12 carries, followed by Haupert with four rushes for 75 yards, Halderman with 54 yards on six rushes, Jaydan Goshert with 20 yards on five car-
ries, John Clark with 18 yards on two rushes, and Mason Fisher and Turner Stephens each with seven yards on three carries. Halderman was a perfect 4-4 in the air for 57 yards, and Clayton Tomlinson was 1-1 with 15 yards. Haupert caught three passes for 52 yards, and Mason Fisher had one reception for five yards. Defensively for Northfield, Jacob Snyder led with nine tackles, followed by Micah Higgins with seven, Tomlinson with six, Jaydan Goshert and Shafer with five each, Michael Fisher, Jayden Peas, and Cox with four each, Haupert, Jaxton Peas, Mason Fisher, Ethan Galbraith, and Jace Randel with three each, Blayne Powell, Kevin Buzzard, and Dylan Osborne with two each. For the Squires, Brock Casper passed for 258 yards on 13-24 attempts with two touchdowns. Gaerte had six receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown, Dylan Stroud had four catches for 23 yards, and Blake Pohler had three catches for 82 yards and a touchdown. Gaerte led the Squires on the ground with 39 yards Continued on Page 18
The Northfield girls golf team finished second at the Eastbrook Sectional Saturday, Sept. 19 to advance to regional play. The Lady Norse finished four strokes behind champion Oak Hill with a score of 381. Northfield’s depth proved to be the key with three golfers shooting in doubledigits. Alex Cartwright led the Lady Norse with a 49-42-91, one stroke ahead of Ainsley Dale who shot a 45-4792. Carly Hawkins shot a 47-49-96, followed by Ella Satterthwaite with a 50-52-102, and Hannah Wilson with a 55-53-108. Wabash’s Annie
Cole will also play at regional this weekend by finishing third among players whose teams did not advance. Cole shot a 41-45-87 for the top score among Wabash County teams to lead the Lady Apaches to a sixth place finish. Talia Carrillo shot a 48-49-97, followed by Lacey Crist with a 4757-104, Aubrey Till with a 53-57-110, and Corrine Kugler with a 59-59-118. Manchester placed ninth out of 10 teams in the field with a score of 449. Kayla Hippensteel led the Lady Squires with a 50-49-99, followed by Delani Henderson with a 5053-103, Emma Ulrey with a 63-59-122,
Alexis Gearhart with a 61-64-125, and Chaynee Tennant with a 59-67-126. Northfield and Cole will play at the East Noble Regional at Noble Hawk Golf Club in Kendallville Saturday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 a.m. Northfield second in 3-way Earlier in the week, Northfield finished second in a three-way match, defeating Peru and falling to Rochester Tuesday, Sept. 15. Dale led the Lady Norse with a 46, followed by Hawkins with a 54, Cartwright with a 59, Kylie Leland with a 61, and Ella Satterthwaite and Hannah Wilson each with a 62.
Lady Apaches down Lakeland Christian for first time in soccer team’s history The Wabash Lady Apaches defeated Lakeland Christian Academy 3-2 for the first win over Lakeland in the girls soccer program history. Nici Gunderman scored Wabash’s first goal of the match on
an unassisted goal followed by an 18-foot goal for a 2-0 lead. Lakeland tied the contest at 2-2 before the Lady Apaches earned a direct kick just outside the 18yard mark and Yoakum scored the game winner.
Hannah Layne had eight saves in goal while the defense of Morgan Mallow, Kalista Ballshmidt, Kiersten O’Neill, Abbie Boggs, and Kiana Jones. and Gunderman all helped with the win.
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Squires place 3rd at New Prairie Invitational
Carter Bedke led the Manchester Squire boys cross country team to a third place team finish at the New Prairie Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19. Bedke finished in fourth place overall with a fourth place finish in 16 minutes, 55.4 seconds. Raven King placed 30th in 18:32.7, followed by Lane Stetzel in 18:46.9, Cade Jones in 18:53.6, Jacob Hesting in 19:40.7, Caden Marcum in 19:50.6, and Elijah Burlingame in 19:51.9. Girls The Manchester girls team placed eighth at New Prairie. The Squires were led by Josie Briner in 16th place in 20:59.1, followed by Anna Markham in 22:11.6, Kambree Cashdollar in 22:47.3, Miriam Struble-Hedstrom in 24:32.8, Evyn Fox in 24:34.3, Carissa Edwards in 25:07.1, and Gracie Dale in 26:09.5. Northfield at South Adams Invite The Northfield boys cross country team competed at the South Adams Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19. Andrew Burns led the Norse with a sixth place finish in 17:39, followed by Alex Reed, Karson Pratt, Grant Dale, and Clay Herring. Girls The girls varsity team was led by Mara Zolman with a time of 22:36, followed by Trinity Bever, Jenna Krom, Anna Kissel, and Emma Hoover. Wabash at West Noble Invite Boys The Wabash cross country teams competed at the West Noble Invitational with the varsity boys team placing sixth out of 26 teams. Zach Reed finished in 12th place overall, followed by Jarrett Wilson in 17th, Dave Ford in 22nd, Troy Guenin-Hodson in 60th, Kaden Vogel in 61st, Caelan
McDougal in 70th, and Trevor Daughtry in 86th. In the JV race, Nick Perkins finished 25th, followed by Lincoln in Saldivar in 35th, Sammy Smith in 46th, Eli Callahan in 48th, Braydon French in 53rd, and Ethan Berry in 58th. Girls The girls team didn’t place as a team at West Noble. Calisen Kugler finished in 25:05, followed by Sierra Hall in 27:58, and Grace La Mar in 30:40. Southwood at West Noble The Southwood boys cross country team placed 17th at the West Noble Invitational Saturday, Sept. 19. Braden Sweet led the Knights with a sixth place finish in 16:14. Casey Boardman finished in 19:10, followed by Jacob Marlow in 19:11, Cayden Prickett in 19:25, and Landon Mitchell. Skylar Amos finished in 22:19, and Dean Elzy finished in 22:40. Girls The Southwood girls team had two runners compete with Amelia Sweet running a 24:38 in 158th place, and Monica Hobson finishing in 170th place. Junior High In the middle school/junior high race, the Wabash boys tied for third place with Maple Creek with 123 points but had to settle for fourth (out of 27 teams) based on the tie-breaker and the Apaches took third place in the reserve race. Manchester’s Ayla Cashdollar, the Wabash County 2020 champion, led her team in the middle school girls varsity event. She finished 13th in 12:00.9. Her teammates were Kadence Fox (73rd in 13:18.5), Chase Blevins (160th in 15:20.0), Shelby Cahill (179th in 16:51.0), Colson Baert (16:53.9), Allie Evans (185th in
Wabash’s Nicholas Ewing prepares to return a volley against Peru in No.3 singles play. Photo by Joseph Slacian
Squires down Wabash in boys tennis action
The Manchester boys tennis team won a county and conference battle with Wabash in a 4-1 victory Tuesday, Sept. 15. Brady Wiley led the Squires with a 6-0, 60, win over RJ Steg on No. 1 singles, and Peyton Jones defeated Nicholas Ewing at No. 3 singles 6-2, 6-2. Wabash’s Kaemen Burton topped Isaac Reichenbach at No. 3
singles 6-2, 2-6, 6-4. In doubles play the Manchester No. 1 team of Ethan Espeset and Justin Hall beat Thomas and Bear 6-1, 6-0, and the No. 2 doubles team of Sam Hupp and Calvin Brown defeated Jacoby and Fritter 60, 6-0. Wabash 3, Elwood 2 The Wabash boys tennis team squeaked
by Elwood with a 3-2 win Monday, Sept. 14. Steg, Burton, and Ewing all won in singles action, while the doubles team of Bearn and Thomas as well as Jacoby and Fritter lost their matches. The Apaches fell to perennial powerhouse Peru Tigers, 50, on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
17:43.6) and Kelzei Fox (191st in 19:09.1). Wabash’s finishers in that race were Raegan Jones (83rd in 13:29.1), Rinka Higuera (123rd in 14:13.7), Chloe Cooper (14:29.1), Bridget Bailey (142nd in 14:39.7), Mallory Tart (158th in 15:11.8), Ivy Beamer (161st in 15:22.4) and Mia Fairchild (166th in 15:37.4). In the middle school girls reserve race, Wabash’s finishers were Amy Bishir (62nd in 15:36.9), Caitlyn Shidler (74th in 15:50.7), Maya Howard (88th in 16:36.1), Audri Shidler (90th in 16:56.2) and Olivia Shelton (112th in 19:36.4). Wabash’s Chase Howard took 13th in the middle school boys varsity event in 11:00.1. Bobby Shull was next for the Apaches (22nd in 11:12.7), followed by Drew Guenin-Hodson (30th in 11:23.2), Jonas Church (33rd in 11:25.1), Jace Bullins (34th in 11:25.6), Coleson Kugler (80th in 11:59.6) and Isaiah Cordes (93rd in 12:15.0). Manchester had three runners in the race: Trey Howard (24th in 11:15.5), Kyle Dale (31st in 11:24.1) and Taylor Markham (95th in 12:15.5). Ezra Church, Camden Oswalt and Kasen Oswalt led the Wabash squad in the middle school boys reserve event. Church was 10th in 12:05.6, Camden Oswalt was 11th in 12:05.7 and his brother, Kasen, was 12th in 12:08.7. Other finishers were Jay French (40th in 12:53.6), Braxton Lakin (46th in 13:05.6), Raven Weaver (70th in 13:44.3) and Maverick Sommers (107th in 15:37.2). Wabash sweeps three-way meet Wabash Middle School won both races in a three-way home meet with RJ Baskett and Peru at City Park Tuesday. Taking 10 of the first 11 place, the undefeated Wabash boys squad won easily with 18 points. Peru was second with
68 points and RJ Baskett third at 70. The Apaches’ Chase Howard won the race in 11:27 and teammate Bobby Shull was right behind in 11:35. Jase Bullins was fourth (11:42), Drew GueninHodson fifth (11:54), Isaiah Cordes sixth (12:09), Jonas Church seventh (12:10), Colson Kugler eighth (12:19), Kasen Oswalt ninth (12:24), Camden Oswalt 10th (12:57) and Ezra Church 11th (13:19). Other Wabash finishers included Braxton Lakin in 13th place, Kristian Stanton 17th, Raven Weaver 18th, Maverick Sommers 19th, Owen Honeycutt 20th and Kaden Rosen 29th. The Wabash girls team needed a tiebreaker to win their race. The Lady Apaches and RJ Baskett finished with 40 points each after the first five runners, but Wabash’s Ivy Beamer’s 13thplace finish over Baskett’s 19th-place finish gave them the win. Peru was third with 52 points. Peru’s Maddie Nalwood won the race in 13:39 and Wabash’s Raegan Jones was second in 13:59. RJ Baskett took the next three places and 10th, but Wabash’s Chloe Cooper was seventh in 14:37, Rinka Higuera was eight in 14:38, Mia Fairchild was 11th in 15:53 and Bridget Bailey was 12th in 15:59. Other Wabash finishers were Caitlyn Shidler in 14th, Ava Bishir 15th, Audri Shidler 16th, Maya Howard 17th and Livi Shelton 22nd. Junior high The Northfield junior high girls team finished second in the South Adam Invite, led by Laney Haupert in fifth place, followed by Teagan Baer in seventh, Kaleigh Rice in eighth, Emme Hanes in 24th, Mikayla Meyer in 25th, and Emily Miller.
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LaFontaine Library Club celebrates 100th anniversary
LaFontaine Literary Club met at The Little Cathdale in Roann to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. A wonderful meal was served to 14 members and six honorary members. The tables were decorated and with a gift at each place setting. President Ethel Eib welcome everyone then Vice President Berti Huffschmidt gave the Blessing for our meal. After the meal we were blessed with the most enjoyable group of flute players called the Windsong Flute group. After the entertmented Pres. Ethel held a short meeting with Sec. Joyce Willcox read the minutes of one of the early minutes. The club has a two members who were present Beth Loschiavo who joined in 1968, and Mary Brane in 1969. Pres. Ethel presented them both with a gift. Then she gave out gifts to who past officers. Then asked who had a white ribbon on their gift at
Allegiance, followed by Polk giving the prayer. Secretary and treasurer reports were read and approved. The group discussed the mums delivery with Lion Kyra Polk passing around a list of mum’s orders, asking all member to put their name by the orders they are picking up themselves. Lion Stephan Polk asked who could be at Community Building on Thursday, Sept. 17, help unload at 5 p.m. Several Lion members stepped up to say they would be there. Several members said they also would be there on Saturday. Members asked how many mums were ordered. Lion Stephan stated that they ordered 300 and should have around 25 extra at that time. Discussion then went to the Tenderloin Fry to be held on Saturday, Sept. 19. Members are to be there at 2 p.m. to start breading and getting
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981-4444. GRANT STREET MERCANTILE has been renovating and moving in the old Drug Store from across the street. Watch for the Grand Opening soon. They specialize in quilting supplies and fabric, needle work supplies and kits and decorative items and gifts. TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY effective immediately the library will be open regular hours, no appointments necessary! As a reminder, our regular hours are Monday from 2-6pm, Wednesday from 25pm, and Friday from 9am - 1pm. Please remember that the statewide mask mandate is still in effect! WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON League will be starting our fall cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13, LaFontaine (but we are actually in Somerset). We shoot shotguns and open sighted 22’s. The dates are Sept. 27, Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 22, and Dec 6. The cost is $3 per shoot. We welcome all shooters, youth included. SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Knight Note winners for the week of Sept. 8-11: Cora M. (1sr grade), from Miss Hacker, for overcoming a difficult task with persistence and a great
attitude. Avery L. (4th grade), from Miss Robbins, for staying on task and being a wonderful leader in reading group. Thanks to these students, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the right Way by being respectful, responsible, and safe! SOUTHWOOD JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL week’s Knight of the Week is Logan Barley. Logan is a Senior at Southwood. Logan plays football, basketball, and baseball. Logan’s favorite teacher is Mr. Snyder. If he could move to another country hew move to Italy. Come back next week for another Knight of the week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Connie Crump, Lois Templeton Sept. 24, Penny Finch, Larry Robinson, Rick Treber Sept. 25, Lori Brane Sept. 27, Donna Nose Sept. 28, Larry Robinson, Tristen Worster, rosemary Barnes Sept. 30, Rowynn Andrews, Erik Little Oct. 1 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Gerald and Janet Miller Sept. 27 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940
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Mr. and Mrs. Renbarger Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Renbarger will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Sept. 26, 2020. Renbarger and the former Joan Harms were married Sept. 24, 1955, in a ceremony at the Zion Evangelical Lurtheran Church in North Manchester. After a honeymoon to the Great Smoky Mountains the newlyweds returned to the family farm and began their first harvest. Within the first year of their mar-
riage they moved to the farm homestead and have resided there since. Jerry continues to farm. Joan’s focus has been on supporting, loving and serving her family and friends and is known for the delicious pies that she bakes. The Renbargers have three children, Randy (Cindy) Renbarger of Wabash, Shelly (Jerry) DeVore of St. Charles, Mo. and Julie Echard of Wabash.
They have also been blessed with six grandchildren, Krista (Aaron) Hoevel of Portland, Adam (Danielle) Renbarger of Wabash, Nick (Kelley) DeVore of Bloomington, Mandy Renbarger of Wabash, Dustin (Jessica) Echard of Wabash and Kylie (Grant) Ricke of Greensburg. They also have seven great-grandchildren. The Renbargers will celebrate their anniversary with their family.
In the next few weeks and into the month of October there will be all kinds of activities. The first one I want to tell you about is hosted by the Urbana Streetlight Committee. The committee is going to hold a tenderloin fry (carry-out only) meal. The cost is $9 and will get you two tenderloins, green beans, coleslaw and chips. This will take place on Sept. 26, 2020 at the Urbana Ball Park from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The Lagro Volunteer Fire Department will be helping the Urbana Streetlight Committee. You are to enter on the south end of the ball park and proceed to the west and come around to your right next to the Snack Shack. The lane will be marked. Pay your money for however many meals you would like, receive your tickets. Present your ticket / tickets at the Snack Shack serving window and receive your meal /
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meals and proceed to exit out the north end of the Ball Park. This activity is to help raise money for the cost of keeping the Urbana Streetlight on. The 20th Annual Urbana Halloween Car & Truck Show will be on Oct,17, 2020. This show is also hosted by the Urbana Streetlight Committee. This show is to raise money for the streetlights also. The show will be at the Urbana Ball Park 9am-3pm. This is an open and judged show. Judges not affiliated with show. Entry is $10.00. Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, Goody Bags,
Raffles, Candy Bags and 50/50 Drawing. 50s-60s Spooky Music. Top 50 Awards with 5 Specialty Awards, Best Engine, Paint, Interior, Theme Vehicle and Best Rat Rod. Award presentation will be at 3pm. Costume contest with awards at 1pm. Public is welcome to participate at no cost. Food provided by The Urbana Lions Club. Restrooms with running water are available. Come, show off your vehicle and support Urbana. The Urbana Lions Club: The Urbana Lions have been very dormant ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the latter part of February. Several activities that the Lions had planned for March through August had to be cancelled. Just to name a few, ECHO Racing, pork chop dinner, golf scramble, senior dinner. These are some of the activities. Continued on Page 23
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Urbana news The Urbana Lions are planning on holding a fund raiser of a smoked brisket soup meal, drive up window service (carryout only no walk ins please) This activity will be Oct. 22, from 4- 7 p.m. at the Urbana Lions Community Building. The cost is $5 and will get you a 12 ounce bowl of smoked brisket soup. Participants are to come down the alley from the north so your driver side window faces the community building, pay your $5 at the first window, receive a ticket for however many bowls of soup you want, then go to the next window, present your tickets and receive the soup. This activity is to raise funds for the club to help pay the club’s monthly bills and to help with future projects the club will hold for later and next year. If you have questions or concerns on any of these upcoming activities, give me a call 260-774-3665. My wife Bonita and I are the Urbana Streetlight Committee and we both are Urbana
Lions. Women’s Guild meet the second Tuesday of each month and all the women of the church are welcome to attend. Please check this article for future meeting dates and times. Outreach Committee members want to thank everyone who helped in any way they could to make the blood drive a success back in August. Even with all the new rules and restrictions we had to follow we had a good turn out and received 29 good donations. It is a blessing to know that when people are in need, all we have to do is put out the call and our small community comes to the aid. Urbana Yoke Parish Church started a new class on Sept. 13. The new members class will run for four weeks and end on October 4, 2020. All adults are invited to come. This class is meeting in the sanctuary for social distancing. Pastor Wade is teaching. The Urbana Streetlights: If you
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...continued from Page 21 know of a light that is out or has other issues please contact me by calling or dropping me an email. Tell me of the address and I will have a work order made out to have the light fixed. Please allow 5 working days for repairs. Most of you have received a postcard in the mail asking for your help in supporting Urbana’s streetlights. I hope that you will consider making a small donation for this cause. If you want to check out how the streetlight fund is doing or just want to know what shape the funds are in, I have all the
books up to date and anyone interested can have a look. Just give me a call. I also want to thank those residents that have responded very promptly with their donation to the light fund. Every little bit helps in keeping the lights on. I’m still collecting so if you have not submitted you donation please do your part to help. The lights are not getting any cheaper. Thank you for your support. The Breakfast Bunch met at Bob Evans Restaurant Sept. 16, at 7:30 a.m. They get together every Wednesday. Those attending were: Tom and Joyce
Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling , Alma DeVore, Pat McNabney. This bunch welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to join them. Come on down and check them out. Lane Keaffaber lives in Oregon where all the fires are. Lane has been fighting these fires ever since they started. Lane is the son of Terry and Karla Krom and the stepgrandson of Jim and Carol Krom. Pray for his safety. Prayer Concerns: John and Judy Eltzroth son in law Jason McDaniel and
granddaughter Mira McDaniel , Eldon Biehl, Max Chamberlain, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jim and Pat Hartley, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Dean Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Duane Wagner and family, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Roxanne Haupert and family, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Bonita Snell, Jeff Warnock,
Carol Layne’s granddaughter Jessica, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Dan Speicher and family. Our Nation and our Military personnel. Birthday wishes: Belated Sept. 19 birthday wish for Amanda Hann wife of Sam Hann and mother of baby Ezra Hann, Sept. 23 Torina Runkel, Sept. 24 Ian Fitch, Sept. 24 Clay Chamberlain he will be “1”. Anniversaries: Sept. 24 Kevin and Jolene Baer, Sept. 27 Jeremy and Nikki Warnock, Sept. 28 Jerry and Janet Warnock, Sept. 29 Ed and Lori Fitch.
Contest underway for CollegeChoice INDIANAPOLIS – September is National College Savings Month, and Governor Eric Holcomb has highlighted the importance of saving for education with a Proclamation establishing September 2020 as College Savings Month in Indiana. To celebrate, CollegeChoice 529 will award one Hoosier family with a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account contribution with the Save to Win Sweepstakes. To enter the Save to Win Sweepstakes, an individual must make a contribution to their new or existing CollegeChoice 529 Direct or Advisor account during the month of September. One individual will be randomly selected from all Indiana residents who contribute to their CollegeChoice 529 account during that timeframe to win a $5,000 CollegeChoice 529 account deposit.
Individuals who contribute during September via employer payroll deduction or previously established Automatic Investment Plan (AIP) will automatically be entered to win. Simply Save to Win! For full contest rules, please visit collegechoicedirect.com /savetowin. To begin investing today, visit https://www.collegechoicedirect.com /, or contact your financial professional.
To request a FREE QUOTE or more information call: John Brand at 708-217-6885 or Don L. Hurd at 765-490-6519
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Back to School Fare! By Laura Kurella
With the new school year here, and it being more topsy-turvy than ever before, families are even more overwhelmed by the endless shifts and changes, which translates into even less time being put into meal planning. However, with nutrition being scientifically proven to improve a student’s performance – from test scores to scoreboards – our focus needs to be on good food, not school fads, and there’s no easier way to add in real goodness than with apples! Able to keep bellies full and fit, memory sharp, and diabetes, asthma, and heart disease at bay, apples are so good that we should eat them every day! Offering up powerful antioxidants that help reduce the risk of cancer and Alzheimer’s, apple’s natural compounds also help increase the number of good gut bacteria, and an apple’s skin may prevent muscle wasting that can result from aging or illness. With studies showing that apples can lower bad cholesterol and the chance of bone fractures while also helping to promote trimmer waistlines and stronger immune systems too, apples offer us many easy ways to add a healthy boost to any dish we add them to! With many children remaining home with E Learning this fall due to COVID, many parents find themselves scrambling to create meals for kids they’re not used to having at home. However, there is hope in the way of a special website, theproducemoms.com. As the first and only consumer brand that drives sales and con-
sumption of fresh produce, Produce Moms is a community of passionate fresh produce advocates with a mission to inspire everyone, especially children, to eat more fruits and vegetables. “Our purpose is to make sure that all moms know that fresh produce is SAFE and HEALTHY,” said team leader, Lori Taylor. “THE PRODUCE MOMS educate consumers about fresh produce, introduces them to produce brands, engages the produce industry with consumers in inspiring conversations, and promotes public policy to protect and increase the availability of fresh produce at American schools. We are a purpose-driven brand with values that support the journey from seed to smile. We are a human, genuine, real community of moms!” What I especially like about Produce Moms is all the resources they offer on their website. There you can find free books and resources, and amazing recipes that both you and your kids will love, so coming up with stuff for them to eat while they are at home all day this day won’t be difficult on anyone! Since this is high time for apple season, here now are some fun and flavorful ways to make back to school fare whether the kids are in or out of the house this fall. Enjoy! Apple-Peanut Butter Wedges 1/2 cup lemon juice 1 firm eating apple 2-4 tablespoons peanut butter (crunchy or creamy) natural fine sea salt, to taste Place lemon juice in a 2-cup bowl. Using an apple cutter, or a
From test scores to scoreboards, the nutrition in apples can help improve your child’s performance. In fact, you could call it a slam dunk. Photo by Laura Kurella knife, core and slice apple into about 21 wedges then place, cut sides down, into lemon juice. Shake off excess juice on wedges then place, cut sides up, onto a serving dish. Divide peanut butter evenly among the slices, spreading with a butter knife. Sprinkle with a dash of natural fine sea salt and serve. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
Apple Salad Bundles 2 medium unpeeled cored Gala apples, chopped 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded aged provolone cheese 1/3 cup cooked drained crumbled bacon 1/3 cup toasted chopped almonds 3 tbsp. diced green onions 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/2 cup reduced fat
mayonnaise 16 medium to large leaves Boston lettuce 2 cups reduced calorie Caesar dressing Combine all ingredients except lettuce leaves and Caesar dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use. For each serving, place 1/4 cup apple mixture on each of 2 lettuce leaves. Fold sides inward, then fold top and bottom of lettuce over filling. Secure each with a wooden
pick*. Serve with 1/4 cup Caesar dressing for dipping. Makes 8 servings. Apple and Cheese Tortilla 1 flour tortilla (6inch diameter) 4 tbsp medium cheddar cheese, grated 1/3 cup thinly sliced or cut up apples Place the tortilla on a plate and sprinkle 2 tbsp cheddar cheese on 1 half of the tor-
tilla. Place the apple pieces over the cheese. Then sprinkle 2 tbsp cheese over the apple pieces. Fold the tortilla over the filling. Microwave on high, for about 1 minute. Cut the tortilla in half or thirds and serve. NOTE: Be sure to let these cool awhile. The cheese in the tortillas stays HOT for a few minutes! Makes 1 serving.
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Area riders rally for a cause Nearly 190 motorcyclists and their riders took to the highway on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the annual Ride for a Cause Fundraiser. The eighth annual event raised approximately $40,000 for breast cancer research. Riders left Brandt’s HarleyDavidson at 11:30 a.m. and returned around 3:30 p.m. for dinner and a benefit auction with featured a wide variety of items.
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It is time to begin your fall planting By Leesa Metzger
Fall is for planting! Fall seems to be the perfect season to get a new landscape established. Cooler weather helps plants acclimate to their new surroundings easier than during the heat of summer. Less watering is of course a welcome relief for homeowners establishing new plantings as well. It’s a winwin! September is a good month to landscape with fall mums, which are available in a rainbow assortment of colors. Bronze, red, yellow, and white are among the more popular choices. At Metzger landscaping we even carry mums that are
tri-colored—that’s right—you can get three colors of mums all in the same pot! The key to successful planting for mums for the landscape is proper site preparation. Choose a sunny, well-drained spot. Dig and loosen the soil to a depth of eight to ten inches in a hole twice the diameter of the plant’s pot. Mix organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure into the soil. If you want to try to overwinter your mums, once plant tops die back after blooming or severe frost, cut the stems even with the ground. Apply a thick layer of straw or bark mulch at the end of October,
LEESA METZGER removing it in the spring as the frost leaves the ground. If we have a mild winter, or you live in a mild location, chances are better that they will survive. The Garden Center at Metzger Landscaping in North Manchester has a fantastic selection of mums to brighten your landscape and
perk up your front porch decorations! Looking for long term fall color for your landscaping? Consider trees and shrubs that turn brilliant colors year after year. A maple tree called ‘red sunset’ turns a reliable, brilliant red color each fall. Pair the red sunset maple with a sugar maple or silver maple that turn a yellow golden color for a spectacular fall color. There are many trees to consider for fall color, other than maples. Many of the colorful large trees turn variations of yellow including yellowwood, American beech (a yellowish bronze), ash (a reddish yellow), ginkgo,
honeylocust, quaking aspen, golden weeping willow, and elms. For dark red colors in large trees consider some of the oaks such as the white, swamp white, scarlet, shingle, pin, and red oak. Some of the other oaks’ leaves aren’t particularly showy in fall. One of the few hardy flowering cherries for the north, the Sargent cherry, turns yellow to red. A few shrubs that I use in our landscape projects for spectactular red fall color are Viburnum ‘brandywine’, old fashioned Burning Bush, and Virgina Sweetspire. Shrubs to plant for yellow color include Buckthorne ‘fine line’, Dwarf Lilac
‘miss Kim’, and False Cypress ‘lemon thread’. Ornamental grasses and flowering fall perennials add texture and color to landscape beds late in the season. When most perennials are starting to wane there are several reliable perennials that homeowners can turn to for a splash of late season color. Sedum ‘brillance’ or ‘autumn joy’, Gaillardia ‘indian blanket’ , black eyed susan Rubebeckia and purple asters are stunning are all in the fall. All ornamental grasses seem fabulous in the fall but a few personal favorites are Panicum ‘shanendoah’, Miscanthus ‘sarenbande’ and
Dwarf Fountain grass ‘hamlen’. Visit us at Metzger Landscaping’s Garden Center for a great selection of fall mums, ornamental grasses and colorful fall perennials. Leesa Metzger is a former horticulture and botany teacher and owner of Metzger Landscaping and Garden Center in North Manchester answers reader’s questions about gardening and landscaping. To send a question for Ask the Landscaper, contact Metzger Landscaping at 260-982-4282, visit www.metzgerlan dscaping.com to send a question, or find us on Facebook.
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RUMMAGE SALE: 5 Hours Only! Saturday, September 26th, 1:00pm6:00 pm. 5028 S 600 E Wabash, Over 200 women’s size 2x 3x 4x clothing items. Most all like new condition. Misc household & kitchen items. Solid oak rocking chair, Kirby sweeper with shampooer, curtains, Christmas decor, gift wrap, Craftsman wet/dry vac filter bags, a lot of misc. Clean and organized! 991 N. 150 W., Wabash Street Extended. All New Stuff! Riding mowers, books, Christmas gifts, ornaments, clothes (plus sizes & a few girls & teens), miscellaneous items. September 25 & 26, 8am-5pm.
GARAGE SALE: Corner of 24 E. and 400 E., Friday, September 25, 9am-4pm. Ladies clothes S-XL, ladies pants size 18 - some brand new, small dog clothes and items, lamps, kitchen items, pillows, blankets, sheets, picture frames, baskets, candles, books, book cases. Priced to sell! So much more! Miller.
Wabash City BIG SALE: 5 swings, tons of baby girl clothes (12mos.-under), multiple Bumbo seats. Something for everyone-come see! Friday, 10am-3pm; Saturday, 11am-4pm. 391 E. Main Street, Wabash. CLEAN MULTIFAMILY Sale: Girls & boys baby gear and clothes, coffee table, Kate Spade bag, 7 1/2 x 5 area rug, door mirror, decor, misc. Friday 9/25, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 9/26, 8am-11am. 8 Ulen Drive. GARAGE SALE: Friday only, 9/25. 1770 N. Wabash Street, 9am-3pm. Mr. & Mrs. Santa (handmade), choir boy (animated), kerosene heater, collectible dolls, primitive plant stand, barn door & track, and miscellaneous. GARAGE SALE: Saturday, September 26, 9am-12pm. 824 Berkley Drive, Wabash. Nice computer desk & chair, nice sleigh bed (queen size), hand tools (some Craftsman), Dell copier & printer, misc. MEN, WOMEN, Junior girl clothing & shoes, household, kitchen, recreational items, books, misc. September 25th 9am-3pm & September 26th 9am12pm, 1920 Glendale Drive.
ONE TABLE, sofa, exercise bike, coffee tables, home decor, glass desk with chair, kitchen & front doors, ladies clothing, TV stand. Friday, September 25th, 8am-5pm, 925 Ferry Street.
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GARAGE SALE: Thursday 4pm-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am1pm at 405 W. Sixth Street beside Peabody Retirement. Shop vac, TV, TV stand, bikes, car stereo, microwave, air conditioner, electric dryer, household items, furniture, clothes, shoes, and toys.
YARD SALE: Saturday, September 26, 8am-1pm. 906 N. Wayne Street, North Manchester. Dresser, rugs, housewares, clothes, shoes, miscellaneous.
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GARAGE SALE: 235 S. Arnold Street, Roann. Sept. 25 & 26, 8am-5pm. King bed, dish sets, Star Wars, Star Trek, computer equipment, men/women clothes, model supplies, miscellaneous. Rain or Shine!
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MAPLE FINISHED wood headboard, has a mirror in the middle with a light on each side. It fits both king or queen, $30. Also, a solid steel work bench. It has a lower shelf & a back upright holds organizers. 3’ high, 3’ deep, 6’ long, back 33” high, $80. Call 260571-0750.
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TOMATOES, PUMPKINS, new patch of green beans, mums, sweet onions, squash, red beets, etc. For large orders, call 260-7234172 ext. 1, leave message. Graber’s Welding, 8350 S 850 W, South Whitley, IN 46787.
QUAIL EGGS, $3 per dozen. Quail chicks, $1 each. Text John at 765327-6211.
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LIGHT DELIVERY help needed. Great for retiree. Must know area well. 260563-2157
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Mobile Homes 14X70 RECENTLY REFURBISHED: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, in very good condition. Move-in ready, in Roanoke, $10,000. Call 630-373-1921. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes. Located at Lakeview Mobile Home Park, only minutes from town! Call 260-568-4798.
For Rent ABUNDANT LIFE PROPERTIES: 2 bedroom apartments. All utilities furnished. Non-smoking. No pets. $400 deposit. References required. Call 260-274-0156. FOR RENT: 3 bedroom home, 6 miles NW of Wabash. No pets, $450/month plus utilities. 260-571-5062.
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FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects. Any kind of lumber scraps would be appreciated! Let me know what you have and I will come look at it and haul it away. Call or text 260-494-2991.
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1983 CHEVROLET S10 pickup, long bed, V6, 122,000 miles, runs good, new battery, good condition, little rust. $5,500, serious inquiries only. Please text 260-388-2324.
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