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Wabash Police Officer Sam Hipskind directs traffic at O.J. Neighbours on the first day of school. Hipskind worked with WCS administration members to determine the traffic pattern for the elementary school. Photo by Lori Overmyer

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School Resource officers Nate Birch (from left), Eric Kirtlan and Grant Langeybartles recently helped to fill Go Bags that were distributed to all classrooms around Wabash County. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Safety, building relationships are backbone of School Resource Officer program

By Lori Overmyer Special to The Paper

“Deputy Grant Langeybartles kept the situation calm lowed in the footsteps of SROs and completed internships in high school and college. for the students,” he said.

Keaffaber said, “We believe safety is first for our stuKeaffaber also looks to the officers to assist and Providing safety. Building relationships. School advise on security measures put in place at all the dents, but one thing about our SROs is the relationships they build with them.”

Resource Officers (SRO) from the Wabash County schools including White’s.

He added that the officers lead by example and the Sherriff ’s Department, North Manchester Police WCS Superintendent Jason Callahan and CFO/COO Department, and Wabash Police Department give that Matt Stone worked with Hipskind to develop a School hope would be that students wouldn’t want to disapand more to the school children in Wabash County.

Safety Program that included high school students. The point Deputy Langebartels in the southern part of the According to Wabash County Sheriff Ryan Baker, students told the adults that lighting outside the schools county or Deputy Kirtlan to the north.

Langebartels said, “I want to be a positive role model North Manchester Chief of needed improvement to make Police James Kirk, and Wabash them feel safe. Officers and in addition to the teachers, plus I’m a great introducPolice Officer Sam Hipskind administration agreed, and tion to law enforcement for kids coming from homes that are less conducive to dealing with the police.” each district worked with law improvements are completed.

He attends sporting events and coaches volleyball at enforcement, and city and counSchool administrators and ty government agencies to Wabash law enforcement offi- Southwood High School. He also brings a teaching Ryan Baker, cers put the safety of students degree to the job and would like to use his knowledge to implement the SRO program to Wabash County Sheriff as their priority; however, the get into classrooms to work with students on bullying benefit all students.

Each school district found relationships officers build and drug issues. After attending SRO training in Indiana and Montana, Langebartles would like to support and funding for the program through grants with kids may be more important. and assistance from city and county councils as well as First, it’s important to understand that officers are improve his presence with kids as he develops a social contributing their own funds. All administrators were not in school buildings to enforce discipline. There’s media platform for kids to connect to SRO program.

Not to be left out, Kirtlan began his duties at MSD on board to have this layer of security in their build- also a myth that SRO creates a “pipeline to prison” and ings. the presence of the SRO in schools creates fear of the schools in the northern part of the district when school “I have two guys protecting 2,000 people every day, law. In Wabash County, that’s off the radar for the started. Kirtlan also attended training this summer.

Wabash High School assistant principal Jeff Galley schools, the students, and officers. and that feels good,” said Baker.

In MCS, a different SRO is in the buildings every day. said, “Sammy’s relationships benefit our school system.

Hipskind said Wabash City Schools (WCS) and Metropolitan School District of Wabash County (MSD) Chief Kirk likes this arrangement as it allows the offi- He’s been a boon for us, building relationships with these kids. Those relahave worked with the fire and police departments to cers to make connectionships carry over tour and plan for the unthinkable such as a fire, natural tions with different stuinto the streets, making dents and lets the studisaster, or worse. situations easier.”

A couple of years ago, a mock school shooting dents know more offiGalley also explained occurred before students were in the building at cers. Kirk’s officers use that being with the kids Wabash High School. The staging allowed the officers to lunch and class time to allows Hipskind to determine what parts of their disaster plans worked build relationships with understand kids’ backstudents. The elemenand what parts needed additional attention. grounds, so he knows Manchester Community School District (MCSD) and tary students enjoy how to approach them its SROs continue to train teachers and officers. Kirk meeting the police dog. in and out of school. said, “We can’t go overboard with training.” Officers Two of these officers practice tourniquets, stop-the-bleed, and CPR to pro- helped with Unified Jeff Galley Those relationships parents as they Sports after school vide on-the-spot aide for injuries.

Wabash High School assistant principal include know the officer is in MSD Superintendent Michael Keaffaber spoke about hours. The result is the their kid’s corner. the security the students felt last school year when officers have special As with the officers in the rest of the county, police needed to apprehend a man with a gun in the relationships with kids. The kids know they can confide in them. Because of the program, students have folwooded area behind the Southwood schools.

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“I have two guys protecting 2,000 people every day, and that feels good.”

“Sammy (Hipskind’s) relationships benefit our school system. He’s been a boon for us, building relationships with these kids. Those relationships carry over into the streets, making situations easier.”

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City Schools building projects on schedule

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

The Wabash City School Board shared project updates from H a g e r m a n Construction during the meeting on Monday, Aug. 17.

Drone footage was shown of all three projects, which are

the addition of classrooms at L.H. Carpenter, updates to Alumni Field and track, addition to Coleman Gym and the addition of a connecting walkway building between Wabash High School and Middle School. ““Everything is on target as far as the schedule goes, and

everything is on budget,” said WCS Superintendent Jason Callahan.

“Something that is unforeseen is soil issues, where you start digging into the soil and the soil is bad and you have to spend a lot of money,” he said. “In our case, we had a few issues in Alumni Field but real-

ly none at the connector area, as far as bad soil goes. So, we are on budget and on schedule for that.”

The additions at L.H. Carpenter are set to be finished in January, and the updates to Alumni field are set to be done and ready for Wabash’s first home football game on Sept.

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The other updates are also on track for finishing on the timeline set by the school and Hagerman.

Also, on Tuesday,

the board: Approved recommendation for the addition of an A s s i s t a n t M a i n t e n a n c e Engineer for the 202021 school year at an annual salary of $45,000.

Approved recommendation to create a part-time nurse position to be paid a rate of $20 per hour beginning the 2020-21 school year.

Approved recommendation to hire Brianna Joseph as the paraprofessional in

Mrs. Hoppes’ 3-yearold Special Needs Preschool class at L.H. Carpenter at a rate of $10 per hour beginning the 2020-21 school year.

Approved recommendation to hire Kaci Donaldson as a paraprofessional for before and after school care at L.H. Carpenter at a rate of $10 per hour beginning the 2020-21 school year.

Accepted resignation of Andrea Herrold as 3rd grade teacher at O.J. Neighbours effective Aug. 4, 2020.

Accepted resignation of Gabrielle Mack as 4th grade teacher at O.J. Neighbours effective Aug. 4, 2020.

Approved leave request of Alicia Gullotti as Art teacher at O.J. Neighbours from Aug. 11 – Nov. 6, 2020 to complete her student teaching.

Approved recommendation to transfer Aubrey Davis from paraprofessional at

O.J. Neighbours to Art teacher at O.J. Neighbours from Aug. 11 – Nov. 6, 2020 at a rate of $13 per hour.

Approved recommendation to hire Alex Parnin as a temporary 3rd grade Dual Language Spanish teacher at O.J. Neighbours at a rate of $13 per hour from Aug. 11, 2020 through Oct. 2020.

Approved recommendation to hire Spencer Brown as secretary at O.J. Neighbours effective Aug. 17, 2020 at a rate of $11.15 per hour.

Approved recommendation to hire Noah Johnson as paraprofessional at O.J. Neighbours beginning the 20202021 school year.

Approved recommendation to hire Michelle Rice for Heather Mickelson’s maternity leave from Sept. 24, 2020 until the end of the first semester.

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Changes made in Neighbours administration Officials from Wabash City Schools have announced that Emily Tracy, Ed.S., will transition from principal at O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School to Wabash City Schools Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

This district position was previously filled by Dr. Melissa Brisco, the current Superintendent of Alexandria.

As the Director of Curriculum, Tracy will be primarily responsible for the lead design and facilitation of the curriculum development, instruction and programming of the L.H. Carpenter Early Learning Center, O.J. N e i g h b o u r s Elementary School, Wabash Middle School and Wabash High School. This includes, but is not limited to, curricular

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temporary paraprofessional position at O.J. Neighbours at a rate of $10 per hour from Aug. 11 – Nov. 6, 2020.

Approved Adam Driscoll for 1-1 paraprofessional position at WMS at a rate of $10 per hour for no more than 30 hours per week beginning the 2020-2021 school year.

Accepted the following resignations from Jill Beals: Battle of the Books Sponsor for 7th and 8th grades, WMS Online English 1 teacher.

Approved Courtney Backer as WMS Online English 1 teacher. Mrs. Backer will earn $750 per

semester and $65 per student per 9 weeks.

Approved recommendation for Donna Ballard to be paid $2,040 per semester to teach photography during her assigned prep period.

Accepted resignation of Alyssa Spann as ISD teacher at Wabash High School effective Aug. 6, 2020.

Accepted resignation of Khristian Grindle as the online facilitator for Math 10 at Wabash High School.

Approved Kyle Wieland as the online facilitator for Math 10 at Wabash High School for the 2020-21 school year at a rate of $65 per student per 9

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Indiana Senate offers internships

EMILY TRACY

BETH PHILLIPY

programming, policy and procedure, special projects, business services and technology integration. Ms. Tracy enters her third year with Wabash City Schools.

Additionally, Beth Phillipy, the current assistant principal at O.J. Neighbours has been named the inter-

im principal.

Phillipy has previously served as a special education teacher prior to entering administration.

Wabash City Schools officials will be selecting applications for this position and plans to begin the interview process within the next week.

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid springsemester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative and policy offices during the 2021 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Andy Zay. Qualified candidates may be of any major and must be at least a college sophomore. Recent college graduates as well as

graduate and law school students are also encouraged to apply. Positions are open to Indiana residents as well as nonresidents who attend a college or university in Indiana.

Interns earn a $750 biweekly stipend and benefit from scholarship and academic credit opportunities, professional development, community involvement and networking.

Senate internships

are full-time positions at the Statehouse in d o w n t o w n Indianapolis that typically begin with a mandatory orientation in late December and conclude at the end of the legislative session in April 2021.

For more information and to access an applic a t i o n , visit www.IndianaSen ateRepublicans.com/i ntern.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 31.

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Approved Katie Phillipy as the part time nurse for Wabash City Schools at a rate of $20 per hour effective Aug. 17, 2020.

Approved recommendation to accept grant money in the amount of $7,250 from the AWS Foundation to help support our special education initiatives.

Approved the following athletic changes: Resignation of Shea Beauchamp as WHS Athletic Supervisor; resignation of Bill Barrows as WHS Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach; Josh Blossom as WHS Swim Head Coach; Mike Mattern as WHS Boys Tennis Head Coach; Tony Burton as WHS Football Volunteer.

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Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

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

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MPS Egg Farms receives state honor MPS Egg Farms and Garwood Orchards have been awarded the AgriVision Award, the highest agricultural honor from the State of Indiana. This award was presented

at the Indiana Statehouse by Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler.

Now in its 14th year, the AgriVision Award

is presented to businesses or organizations within the Hoosier agricultural community that are advancing the industry, whether that is by developing a new technology, working

Participating in the AgriVision Award ceremony were (from left) are Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Sally Krouse, Dan Krouse, Sam Krouse, Bob Krouse and ISDA Director Bruce Kettler at the award presentation. Photo provided to address a worldwide issue or creating a better community.

MPS Egg Farms, one of the largest shell egg producers in the United States, is a sixth-generation family farm business based in North Manchester.

The family business, run by Bob, Dan and Sam Krouse, has 630 employees who care for 11 million hens, which produce more than 9 million eggs daily at six farms in Indiana, Illinois and Texas. Each farm is equipped with topof-the-line equipment and is certified by numerous third-party organizations for quality assurance, animal health and product safety standards.

MPS Egg Farms produces both conventional and cagefree eggs that are

delivered to grocery stores and food distributors nationwide.

MPS Egg Farms is a national poultry industry leader in the conversion to cagefree egg production, in response to client and consumer demand.

Sustainability and advancing the egg industry are top of mind for owners, Bob, Sam and Dan. Each serve on a number of industry boards such as the United Egg Producers, American Egg Board and Indiana State Poultry Association.

The Krouse family serves as leaders in their trade organizations and the agricultural community by focusing on what is best for the employees, their consumers, their flock and the environment.

As part of their

commitment to enhancing the environment, they have installed over 3,000 solar panels at their North Manchester egg production facility.

“MPS Egg Farms is pleased and humbled to be recognized with this prestigious award,” said Sam Krouse, Vice President of Business Development for MPS Egg Farms. “We are proud to be part of Indiana’s storied agricultural heritage and look forward to continuing to work with our industry partners to further our state’s reputation as a global leader in agriculture and food production.”

MPS Egg Farms and the Krouse family had a vision to take egg production in Indiana, and across the U.S., to the next level and they did just that by creating a safe, healthy work environment, keeping poultry welfare a top priority and advocating for the continual success of the poultry industry.

Garwood Orchards is an agritourism destination in LaPorte where there is fun to be had for the whole family, along with nutritious locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Garwood Orchards began in 1831 and is now a sixth-generation family owned and operated business by brothers Tom, Mike and Brian Garwood.

Their farm produces roughly 500 acres of fresh fruits and vegetables such as sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and apples for UPick, farm markets and wholesale.

This orchard not

only features U-pick orchards, wagon rides and live music, they also have a state-ofthe-art packing house for fruits and vegetables and the Garwood’s cultivate crops using the latest technologies. During a typical school year, they host local schools and children on tours of their facility.

“We are so thankful to be chosen as an AgriVision Award recipient,” said Carey Garwood from Garwood Orchards.

“This award means so much to our family and we were honored to be able to represent our industry and community at the Statehouse today.”

The Garwoods are an exceptional family owned and operated business in Indiana and quite deserving of the AgriVision award for the business they have created and for the nutritious food provided to consumers nationwide.

“These two agricultural operations take technology and community involvement to the Next Level,” said Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch. “It was an honor to recognize the families and their agricultural businesses at the Statehouse today.”

“Garwood Orchards and MPS Egg Farms are pillars in the agriculture industry,” said ISDA Director Bruce Kettler. “The passion they have not only for their own businesses, but their respective communities are exceptional. It was an honor to recognize them and their contributions today at the Statehouse.”

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24 people graduate from Leadership Development class Officials from Grow Wabash County would like to congratulate 24 Wabash County leaders for their completion of the Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) program.

These 24 leaders were recognized at a graduation ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Honeywell Center. As part of the graduation proceedings, John Sampson, President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, delivered the keynote address during which he talked about the importance of “tribal leaders” or those leaders that take charge within their networks and leadership roles to make profound impacts on their communities. Sampson encouraged the most recent cohort of LDWC to take what they learned during this program and use it to do good and foster collaboration toward common goals.

Graduates for the 2019-2020 LDWC cohort are: Audrey Adams, Honeywell Foundation; Chelsea Boulrisse, Grow Wabash County; Angela Braden, Purdue Extension Wabash County; Melissa Ford, C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County; Megan Frank, Ford Meter Box; Justin Gillespie, Ford Meter Box; Rebecca Haynes, Ford Meter Box; Stacy Herrold, Wabash City Schools; Jody Long, Midwest Eye Consultants; Teresa Miller-King, Bulldog Battery; Tiffany Moore, Living Well in Wabash County; Jared Osborne, Pizza King; Alison Pershing, Parkview

Wabash Hospital; Cindy Peters, Parkview Wabash Hospital ; Beth Phillipy, Wabash City Schools; Bev Ramey, Real Alloy Recycling; Zach Schaaf, Ford Meter Box; Ashlie Schlemmer, Bowen Center; Jana Thibos, H o n e y w e l l Foundation; Tarrence Trusty, Investment Center at Crossroads Bank; Nicole Weirick, Beacon Credit Union; Erika White, Midwest Eye Consultants; Tom Wilson, Hoosier Jiffy Print; and Ray Wiser, Real Alloy.

Prior to the presentation of graduation certificates, the LDWC participants presented their group service projects. Over the course of the past several months, these service groups helped raise funds, perform manual labor and provide other services to organizations such as the Access Youth Center, Lagro Canal

F o u n d a t i o n , Advantage Housing and BABE of Wabash County.

Special recognition was also paid to the LDWC facilitator, Jim Smith. Smith has served as the program facilitator for four years and recently announced that he would be retiring from this role. In order to honor Smith’s commitment to the LDWC program, Keith Gillenwater, president and CEO of Grow Wabash County, and Jason Callahan, chair of the LDWC program committee, announced that a scholarship has been established in Smith’s name.

The Jim Smith L e a d e r s h i p Scholarship will be awarded annually to one Wabash County leader to attend the LDWC program free of charge.

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The graduating class of Leadership Development Wabash County. Photo provided County is thrilled to see a new cohort of leaders take what they have learned over the past several months and apply it to their respective jobs, committees and boards in an effort to make Wabash County an even greater place to be.

Supporters and sponsors that made this 2019-2020 LDWC program possible include: Beacon Credit Union, C o m m u n i t y

Foundation of Wabash County and Wabash County Commissioners.

Lunch Sponsors include: Duke Energy, MRF Real Estate, MPS

Egg Farms, NIPSCO, Parkview Wabash Hospital, Real Alloy Recycling, Inc., T i m b e r c r e s t R e t i r e m e n t Community, White’s

Residential and Family Services.

The next LDWC cohort, has been postponed to a 2021 start date.

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Marchers raise awareness of pedophilia, sex trafficking About 50 Wabash County residents marched through downtown Wabash on Saturday morning to bring awareness to the problems of sex trafficking and pedophilia.

The march, which culminated at the Wabash County Courthouse, was part of the 100 City March that took place around the United States.

“There’s actually 202 cities marching nationwide today to raise awareness for the fight against pedophilia and human, especially child, sex trafficking,” organizer Ciara France said.

Organizer Brandy Marks said she and the other organizers were interested in the cause because they are mothers and care for children.

Photos by Joseph Slacian

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Community Foundation unveils 3 new scholarships Officials from The C o m m u n i t y Foundation have announced three new scholarships for seniors in Wabash County.

The three traditional scholarships were created to honor and memorialize family members who passed away and to continue the legacies of these individuals. The three scholarships that were created include the Jonathan Snyder M e m o r i a l Scholarship, Dan Haupert Memorial Scholarship, and the Farlow Family Scholarship.

With the creation of a scholarship, friends and family of these individuals can continue to remember and honor them through donations to the fund. Oftentimes, donors choose to contribute on the individual’s birthday in their memory.

The first scholarship added was the Jonathan Snyder M e m o r i a l Scholarship, which was created in memory of Jonathan Snyder.

Jonathan, the son of Melissa Snyder and Kurt Snyder, was a 13year old student who attended Northfield Jr/Sr. High School at the time of a tragic car accident on Labor Day weekend 24 years ago.

In speaking about her son, Melissa said, “Jonathan loved life

Foundation.

Now, Melissa can continue to be involved in the selection of the scholarship recipient without handling the administrative procedures. For years to come, the Jonathan

The Haupert Family — daughter Tara Haupert (from left), son Ryan Haupert, wife Roxanne Haupert, Dan Haupert (who is the inspiration for the Dan Haupert Memorial Scholarship), and daughter Lisa (Haupert) Sarll. Photo provided. and took advantage of the great opportunities life can bring. He played football, was in the school band, and he especially loved God, his family, and his friends. Jonathan was kind and caring to everyone, and he always took time to anyone who needed a listening ear. He tried to encourage those who were down or discouraged, and he is often remembered by those who knew him for his integrity and his kindness.”

F o l l o w i n g Jonathan’s accident, Jonathan’s parents wanted a way to continue the joy and encouragement their son had brought to others. So, in 1996,

Jonathan Snyder, who passed away in a car accident 24 years ago, has a scholarship in his memory. Photo provided.

with the Jonathan Snyder Trust Fund, Melissa established a scholarship in his name to be awarded annually to a Northfield High School senior with an interest in pursuing a helping profession, including but not limited to medicine,

teaching, missions, and counseling.

Earlier this year, Melissa wanted to simplify the administrative process of awarding the scholarship, so she transferred the remainder of the Jonathan Snyder Trust Fund to the Community

Snyder Memorial Scholarship will continue to be awarded to students who share Jonathan’s loving heart, joy for life, and kindness to others.

Another scholarship added is the Dan

Haupert Memorial Scholarship.

Roxanne Haupert and her family have long been invested in agriculture and the community.

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Scholarships Dan, passed away in a devastating grain silo accident in Jan. 2020, the Haupert family wanted a way to remember and continue Dan’s legacy and passions.

A 1971 graduate of Northfield High School, Dan Haupert invested his life in agriculture and his family. He enjoyed being involved in the community and was a past member of both the Urbana Lions Club and Pork Producers. Dan was kind-hearted and always willing to help others.

“Whenever a neighbor farmer needed help in the fields due to an illness or other reasons, Dan was always there to help out,” said Roxanne.

Farming gave Dan great pleasure and he was always delighted when one of his children or grandchildren showed an interest in the family farm.

He enjoyed showing them the equipment and having them ride

along with him. He was so proud last fall when two of his grandchildren were old enough to drive the buggy wagon and were able to keep up with him in the combine.

To honor Dan’s work ethic and passion for farming, Roxanne and their children, Ryan, Tara, and Lisa wanted to continue Dan’s legacy by creating the Dan Haupert Memorial Scholarship for a Northfield High School senior. To assist in selecting the recipients for the scholarship, Roxanne and her children will sit on the Community Foundation’s S c h o l a r s h i p Committee to provide their recommendation of the candidate who best fits the scholarship award criteria. Recipients of the scholarship will have been involved with the Future Farmers of America during high school and will have plans to

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Lastly, the Farlow Family Scholarship has been taken on by The Community Foundation.

Earlier this year, Brad and Tammy Farlow, of Wabash approached the C o m m u n i t y Foundation with the goal of creating a scholarship for Metropolitan School District (MSD) seniors pursuing engineering or industry certified training following high school graduation.

The scholarship would honor and remember Brad’s parents, Russel and Reba, and their hard work, drive, and dedication to their community, family, and lifelong work at the family business, the Indiana Handle Company (IHC) in Paoli.

“Several generations of Farlows devoted their lives to the success of businesses interrelated in

the woodworking industry,” said Tammy Farlow.

“IHC began as part of a network of Farlow family businesses in Paoli, Indiana; at one time these also Included a hardware, lumber mill, building contractor services and housing development in addition to the wood manufacturing products of IHC. While not all Farlow family members returned to Paoli to live, Brad recalls his parents, Russel and Reba, expected him and his brother to work a few summers in the factory to appreciate the labor and legacy that were a part of the Farlow family history.”

While Russel and Reba were very involved with IHC, they were also community-minded and volunteered with many nonprofits and the local schools.

Russel served as a school board member for Paoli Community Schools and Reba volunteered for the American Red Cross, Quaker Friends Meeting, and a traveling I.U. Optometry Clinic. When not working, Russel, who was also a pilot, enjoyed hunting and

RON SHAW

Celebration set for Shaw’s 90th Russel and Reba Farlow, who were the inspiration for the Farlow Family Scholarship, were married 67 years prior to their deaths in 2018.

Photo provided. fishing, and Reba spent hours in her garden.

Owing to Russel and Reba’s lifelong commitment to their community and their steadfast appreciation of the woodworking industry and manufacturing, Brad and Tammy wanted to provide opportunities to students with similar aspirations.

The Farlow Family Scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating MSD senior pursuing a degree or industry recognized certification in manufacturing, trades, maintenance,

or engineering. The recipient will embody the values of Russel and Reba and show evidence of a commitment to hard work.

“Russel and Reba are examples of grit, determination, and success that began with just going to work every day,” said Tammy Farlow. “Brad and I are pleased that as a result of their lifelong ambitions, their success will support students and their educational needs in both Southern Indiana and in Wabash County, where their children live now.”

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Ron Shaw, who is celebrating his 90th birthday, moved to Wabash County in 1960 with his wife Laura. Prior to moving to Wabash, he served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Honeywell for 5 years before taking a position at Ford Meter Box. Ron and his family lived in Roann for over 35 years where Ron was on the Volunteer Fire Department, and drove the ambulance to home football games at Northfield.

He also served as the boys basketball scorekeeper for Northfield for many years. He moved to Wabash in 1986 where he lives today.

He retired from Ford Meter Box as a design engineer in 1995 after 30 years of service. Since that time, Ron has stayed busy working part time at Wabash Hardware and Rental and the Honeywell Golf Course. Ron and his wife Laura will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary in December of this year. They both volunteer at the Honeywell Center and are active members of Wabash Friends Church.

They have three children, Bruce of Roann, Leslie Keith of Indianapolis, Mary (Phil) Hendrick of Indianapolis and one daughter, Rhonda deceased; they have six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.

Friends and family of Ron are invited to celebrate his birthday with him on Saturday, Sept. 5 during an open house from 2-4 p.m. at Wabash Woolen Works and Fiber Arts Center, located at 414 S. Miami St.Wabash.

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Tootsie Roll drive planned

The local Knights of Columbus Council 16440 will be changing the format of the Tootsie Roll drive due to Covid 19 concerns.

Instead of soliciting donations at various locations, we will be having a BBQ Chicken sale with Nelson’s on Saturday, Aug 29 at the Neighborhood Fresh grocery parking lot, with 100% of the profit going to Special Olympics, Vernon Manor, ARC of Wabash and the Manchester Food Pantry in 4 equal parts. The Tootsie Rolls will be handed out with each meal as a token of thanks for the community support.

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 now OPEN Mon-Fri 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.

Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Helvey Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Helvey are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Helvey and the former Deborah Birt were married on August 29, 1970, at the Washington Street Wesleyan Church in Wabash.

Doug and Debbie have two sons and daughters-in-law: Tim and Amanda Helvey, Rochester, Minnesota, and Tony and Jillian Helvey, Queen Creek, Arizona; and five grandchildren.

The couple’s planned celebration in Arizona with their family has been postponed due to COVID-19.

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The Roann Heritage Group met in the town hall on Thursday, Aug. 13.

The meeting was called to order by CoPresidents Jerry and Jo Ellen Nelson. Jo Ellen shared that she had attended a Main Street meeting via “Zoom” and told of the highlights of the meeting. They presented many written works, and plans for activities that could be used for the Heritage Group as they proceed.

Due to a fire at the plastic plant in Evansville, where the organization took all the plastic lids it was collecting, it will not be able to deliver the lids there until further notice. Members encourage you to please keep collecting the lids. However, you will need to store them at your homes at this time. The group has all its storage space full of lids

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

Heritage Group discusses future plans Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

at this time.

Jo Ellen gave a report on the cost of painting the community building which was paid by grant money the Heritage Group received.

In other business, the mural on the south wall of the Roann Community Building is coming along nicely. Other painting in the downtown area that will be painted is the east side of Todd’s station.

This will be painted the maroon base like on the community building, then signs

with arrows pointing to the uptown area, the mill, the bridge, and Lukens Lake will be painted on the building. They are hoping to have these done by festival time.

It was suggested by Rick Morris to paint a “thank you for visiting Roann” or something on the sign at the south side of town.

The Heritage Group will have raffle tickets for sale during the festival for several nice items, including a handmade porch swing, a $200 gift certificate from Log Cabin Antiques, and other items donated by local business. The ticket sales with continue through Oct. 17. This is the date for the dedication for the mural painting on the community building.

This was funded by a Main Street grant that the Heritage Group applied for,

The Roann Lions Club has begun their project of the landscaping around the covered bridge.

Drive by and check it out. and received. The Roann Cub Scouts Group will do a flag ceremony that day at 10 a.m. This will be followed by a baked potato dinner. At this time, we do not know if that day will be a sit-down meal, or carry outs only. Other activities are in the plans for that day also. Watch for more details later. Board Members in attendance were: Jerry and Jo Ellen Nelson, Kathie Grandstaff, Ellie Draper, Rick Morris, Jan Mills and Donna Harman. Also in attendance was Luella Krom.

PASTOR WAYNE BALMER of the Roann United

Methodist sermon for Aug. 30 will be taken from Matthew 18:1-6 titled “Like a Child”.

Aug. birthdays will be celebrated.

Monday morning prayers group at 9am.

Social distancing will be exercised, along with disinfecting after all activities at the church.

PRAYERS FOR: Coy Eads (1-year-old with tumor), Edith Phillips, Paxton Wright, Henry Becker, Sharon Hagan, Rex Renz, Patsy Sucker, Joni Fox, Mike White, Kay Maple, Sawyer Draper (he is home) and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Aug. 29 – Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jacobs; Aug. 30 – Mr. & Mrs. Ross Trump.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Aug. 26 – Amanda Holmes, Doug Bogert and Olivia Hicks; Aug. 27 – Kaitann Langston, Troy McKillip, Anthony Tooley and Debbie Dyson; Aug. 28 – Christina Holmes and Tami Vigar; Aug. 30 – Ted Brower, Barry Maple, Doug Draper and Lauren Deck; September 1 – Bill Bussard and Zachary Kerr.

PASTOR ROB MACE continues on Daniel: There are so many things to grab our attention and heart’s desire in this world. Those things can be objects, positions, influence, or relationships. The issues confront our heart and positions itself to be attractive and desirable. We feel like we need them to be satisfied and content. Daniel and his three friends faced this when King Nebuchadnezzar made an image for every one to bow down to. The king demanded that everyone bow down or be put to death in the fiery furnace.

When it came time to bow down, the four men didn’t bow and

the king became angry because they wouldn’t worship the idol. When the king confronted the men, they had a decision to make. They could either make excuses or stand up for their belief. The men told the king, “We have no need to answer you in this matter. If this be so, our God whom we serve, is able to deliver us from the burning, fiery furnace and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king.

But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.”

Faith believes God is able to deliver but not that he will. We do not know what God’s will is, but we know God can do anything.

The king becomes furious and has them thrown into the fire which has been heated seven times more than usual. The men who threw them into the furnace were killed from the flames.

Nebuchadnezzar, looking at the furnace, asked how many they threw in.

He saw four men wandering around in the furnace like they were not even touched by the flames. The king called out and said, Continued on Page 11

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LaFontaine High class has 60th reunion LaFontaine High School Class 1960 met for their 60th year reunion Aug. 14 at the Eagles Theater in Wabash.

Attending were: Bob & Diane Benbow, Phil & Chris Gauntt, Don & Nancy Brewer, Hugh & Connie Cook, Tom & Nancy Frank, Regina (Harper) & Terry Hiple, Rachel (Martin) & Terry Maurer, Penny (Tyler) Korporal, Carole (Harper) Laycock and Roberta (Clark) Ancil.

Sending regrets: Gene & Sandy Floyd, Dean & Peggy

Stevens, Marsha (Fites) & Don Rapp, Lois (Replogle) & Casey Jervis, Ruby (Alwine) & Lewis McBride, Patti (McCracken) & Ken

SROs Hipskind is visible to the students. He attends and participates in athletic events and in some cases, he coaches.

Hipskind, certified through National Association of School Resource Officers and Director of Safety at WCS, tutors, eats lunch with kids, and supports teachers as

was given a tour of the newly renovated theater. Dinner was served and following the meal, a short business meeting was presided by Tom Frank. Officers elected were Tom Frank, President, Hugh Cook, Vice-president and Roberta (Clark) Ancil, Secretary-treasurer. The class then adjourned to the Ferguson Theater for the film “Grown Ups.” On Saturday several of the class met at the Fried Egg for brunch and enjoyed looking at photos and

enjoying each other’s company.

LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY TOWNSHIP HISTORY CLUB will meet on Thursday, August 27 at 6 p.m.

Due to coronavirus we will meet outdoors at the LaFontaine Christian Church under the awning at the youth barn.

Please bring a lawn chair and masks are encouraged. Sharon Pattee will present the program on the

spring 1864 Spotted fever epidemic that hit our county. She has uncovered some interesting facts.

Guests are welcome to attend.

LAFONTAINE LIONS are taking orders for mums to be available for pick up on Sept.18 6-8 p.m. and Sat. Sept. 19 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the LaFontaine Community Building.

All mums will be in 8inch planters. Colors

are yellow, red, pink, orange and white.

The cost is $10 each, paid by Aug 31. Make checks payable to the LaFontaine Lions Club. Unless prior arrangements have been made, Orders not picked up by 2 p.m. Sept. 19 will be subject resell. Any question contact Stephan Polk @ 260571-6126 (continued on page 20)

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“I love talking to those kids who have challenges but succeed. I’m thrilled for them, and I love watching kids grow in intelligence, wisdom, and physicality,” he said.

Finally, some national organizations, including school boards in larg-

Roann news “Servants of the living God, come out, and come here.” They had no smoke smell or burns from the furnace. The fire had no power over the bodies of these men. After seeing the men close up, Nebuchadnezzar said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants, who trusted in him, and set aside the king’s command, and

Kramer, Belle Brosamer, and Max Smedley. Bill Geiger is in hospital for surgery, and Joyce (Ramsey) Jones is unable to travel. No contact information for Carol (Blood) Faust.

A memorial was presented for the eight deceased classmates: Joe Hacker, Florence (Haggerty) Cramer, Sandy (McFarren) Haggerty, Jim O’Banion, Brad Clouser, Richard Stoner, Steve Stephens and Harold Bowman. Following a social hour, the class

yielded up their bodies rather than serve and worship any god except their own God.” The temptation to worship false god’s or to make things a god is real and present in this life. We tend to worship the creation rather than the creator. A godless environment pushes their gods but don’t tolerate the true and living God. In this life, we must fight against worshipping any-

er cities such as C h i c a g o , Minneapolis, and Portland, Oregon, as well as NEA (National E d u c a t o r s Association) and AFT ( A m e r i c a n Federation of Teachers), and BLM (Black Lives Matter) are making a call to take law enforcement out of schools. Their

belief is that the officers cause fear for students.

In Wabash County, wiser heads prevail.

“Our community standards are different. We’re somewhat isolated from the outside world in that we still love our officers that help and protect us,” Keaffaber said.

...continued from Page 10 thing other than the true and living God. We must decide to submit to the true sovereign God and walk in his ways.

True satisfaction, contentment and peace come from knowing what is good and right.

What will you take a knee for? What will you give your soul up for? What will you spend your life and resources for? Who is your god or God and life consequences

come from that decision? As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

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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Loved making pies

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April 2, 1962 – Aug. 21, 2020

Mary Katherine Keffaber, 96, of North Manchester died at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester, and joined her parents, husband, and other loved ones in Heaven. She was born April 30, 1924 in Wabash County to Charles and Lola (Griffith) Schoby, and was one of ten descendants.

Mary attended Lincolnville Schools, and graduated in 1942. Her favorite subjects were Literature and English. She utilized those gifts to do crossword puzzles and read several novels a week. Mary’s academic gifts would have allowed her to attend college and pursue a career in the literary field; but chose a different path and married her life-time love, Otis Keffaber on June 19, 1942. Otis preceded her in death in 2004.

When Japan attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor, Otis enlisted in the Navy. As a spouse of an active sailor, she traveled stateside with him at his multiple assigned posts from coast to coast, and border to border. During these early years, they had two sons, and established friendships with other personnel doing similar assignments of sacrifice during the war era.

After the war, Otis and Mary returned to the Lafayette area to farm.

They relocated to Wabash County in 1951 to continue to farm and raise their family. Mary’s activities and community involvement included working at Northfield High School in the cafeteria; participating in sewing and homemakers’ clubs; and a member of Wabash Friends Church. She loved making pies and working in her strawberry gardens.

Her collection of ornamental chickens has been shared with her grandchildren as a fond memory of Grandmother Mary.

Paraphrasing Benjamin Franklin, “Raising a large family may be financially costly but it also allows a broader opportunity for pleasure.”

She is survived by six children, Steve (Esther) Keffaber of North Manchester, Jim (Carol) Keffaber of Wabash, Kathleen (Dave) Kellam of North Judson, Kristine (Larry) Dickinson of Lagrange, Lola (Charles) Smith of Lafayette, and Kerry (Betsy) Keffaber of Fishers. They inspired them to strive for academic pursuits and to use their gifts to contribute to their communities. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, one great great grandson; sister, Ruth Martin of Watsonville, Calif.; brother, Paul Schoby of Issaquah, Wash.; and her sister-in-law, Margaret Schoby of Fort Wayne.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; and great grandson, Lincoln Dickinson.

The family will hold a private celebration of life ceremony at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Lincoln Legacy, Northern Colorado Downs Syndrome Association, NCDSA, c/o Spencer Anderson, 2324 Sunray Ct., Fort Collins, Colorado 80525.

In Mary’s memory her family would ask that you enjoy a few more flowers, eat a few more pies, and walk a few more strawberry fields with the people that you love.

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

Mariann Dazey, 58, of rural Wabash died at 10:07 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born April 2, 1962 in Wabash to Larry Dean and Nancy J. (Reed) Meyer.

Mariann was a 1980 graduate of Northfield High School and attended Manchester College. She married Todd A. Dazey at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash on March 10, 1990. Mariann was a 911 dispatcher for the Wabash County Central Dispatch, retiring after 35 years.

She was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ. Mariann enjoyed being a mother, working on stained glass art, and babysitting.

She is survived by her husband, Todd A. Dazey of Wabash; four children, Mitch (Erika) Dazey of Fort Wayne, Matthew Dazey, Molly Dazey, and Madeline Dazey, all of Wabash; parents, Larry and Nancy Meyer of Wabash; and two brothers, Max (Cheryl) Meyer of North Manchester, and Mitch (Shawnna) Meyer of Lagro. She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Meyer, who died Nov. 21, 2018.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 2147 N. State Road 15, Wabash, with David Stokes officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Youth for Christ.

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

Mary Smith, 81 Enjoyed genealogy work Aug. 12, 1939 – Aug. 19, 2020

Mary Ellen Smith, 81, of Wabash, died at 7:44 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born Aug. 12, 1939 in Wabash, to Paul Edward and Lottie (Hostetler) Bolinger.

Mary was a 1956 graduate of Peru High School, and was the valedictorian of her class. She attended Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn. and also Indiana Business College, where she finished with a proficiency rating.

She married J.D. Smith in Peru on July 20, 1958. Mary worked as a bookkeeper for General Tire in Marion, Indiana for 8 years, and Wabash City Schools, retiring after 17 years. She attended the Treaty Church of Christ the past 15 years and sang in the Youth for Christ Choir for 3 years. Mary was an avid IU Basketball fan, UConn Girls Basketball fan, and girls high school golf fan. She enjoyed genealogy work. In her preteen years, Mary made Christ the Lord of her life and continued to follow him.

She is survived by her husband, J.D. Smith of Wabash; three sons, Drew A. (Kelly) Smith of Wabash, Stuart G. (Michelle) Smith of Carmel, and Brian E. (Tere) Smith of Wabash; 7 grandchildren, Aaron (Christine) Smith of Laketon, Danielle Smith of Muncie, Alexandria Smith of Noblesville, Katelyn (Corey) VanDuyne and Shane Smith, both of Wabash, Catherine Smith of Noblesville, and Tyler Smith of Dallas, Texas; one great granddaughter, Shadoe Richter of Laketon. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were Aug. 25, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Steve Hudson officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Monday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Gideons International.

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

Robert Haneline, 78 Billie Bowling, 87 U.S Marine Corp veteran Sept. 22, 1932 – Aug. 16, 2020 Billie Ray Bowling, 87, of Wabash, passed away at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor - East, in Wabash. He was born in Hyden, Ky., on Sept. 22, 1932, to the late Lawton and Ida (Gibson) Bowling.

Billie served five years in the United States Marine Corp and was a retired iron worker.

Billie is survived by two sisters, Irene Burge, of Lynn, and Ann Wathen, of Lebanon, Ky. He is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lou Bowling, who passed away on Nov. 19, 2009; five brothers and three sisters.

Per Billie’s request, there will be no service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

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

Retired salesman Aug. 27, 1941 – Aug. 18, 2020

Robert E. Haneline, 78, of Wabash, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Huntington on Aug. 27, 1941, to the late Leo P. and Daisy M. (Harrell) Haneline.

Robert married Donna J. Hunt on May 11, 1963; she passed away on Oct. 27, 2019. Robert retired as a salesman for Monarch Food Services.

Robert and Donna loved visits from their friend, Melissa Rigle, who they fondly referred to as their daughter.

Robert is survived by one son, Thomas (Pamela) Haneline, of Wabash; two grandchildren, Keaton Wilkerson and Ayden Haneline, both of Wabash; three brothers, Leo Haneline, Jr., of Indianapolis, Ronald Haneline, of Huntington and Alan (Janet) Haneline, of Columbia City. He is preceded in death by one son, Richard Lee Haneline.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Ralph Johnson, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation was Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

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

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Sally Mullett, 80

Maria Blair, 40

Dianna Spencer, 74

Former registered nurse

Loved her dog

Former homemaker

May 7, 1940 – Aug. 21, 2020

Sept. 5, 1979 – Aug. 14, 2020

Feb. 18, 1946 – Aug. 20, 2020

Sally Ann Mullett, RN, 80, of Wabash died at 1:26 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born May 7, 1940 in Wabash to Robert and Anna (Jones) Long.

Sally was a 1958 graduate of Wabash High School, and a 1961 graduate of the Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, in Fort Wayne. She was a registered nurse for Dr. Mernitz and Dr. Dannacher in Wabash and also Millers Merry Manor and Chase Nursing Home in Logansport, the Cass County Sheriff Department as Jail Nurse, and for WIC of Wabash County. She lived in Wabash most of her life and lived in Logansport 15 years. Sally enjoyed music, dancing, sports, outdoors, flowers, especially red geraniums, arts and crafts, and interior decorating. Her faith was very important to her. Sally was an outgoing person with a great sense of humor.

She is survived by three children, Kelly (Jeff) Smith of Logansport, Tracy (Ryan) Short and Brett Mullett, both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Steffan (Ciara) Short of Noblesville, Brooklyn (Tyler) Guenin of Urbana, Sydni Mullett of Lafayette, and Kendyl Mullett of Wabash; three great-grandchildren, Oakley and Jersey Guenin of Urbana, and Keegan Short of Noblesville; and brother, Grant (Janie) Long of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Douglas Long.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating.

Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Honeywell Ford Theater.

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

Barbara Clifton, 81

Maria Irene Blair, 40, of North Manchester, passed away at 10:57 p.m., Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Wabash on Sept. 5, 1979 to Gerald Scott Jr. and Judy K. (Wrightsman) Ulrey.

Maria grew up in North Manchester and graduated in 1998 from North Manchester High School.

After graduating, she worked at Gencorp in Wabash until it closed. Maria loved and treated her dog Spanky as her only child.

Maria is survived by her father, Gerald Scott (wife Vickie) Ulrey of Claypool; two sisters, Michelle L. Waters and Nicole R. Ulrey; four nephews; two nieces; two great nephews; four great nieces, her ex-husband Robert Blair and her beloved dog, Spanky.

She was preceded in death by her mother Judy K. Ulrey and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Cremation will take place with a celebration of Maria’s life being held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services, Warsaw.

Online condolences may be left at www.heritage-fcs.com.

Dianna K. Spencer, 74, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:38 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Autumn Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Wabash. She was born on Feb. 18, 1946, in Wabash, to the late Robert L. and Alice (Miller) Campbell.

Dianna worked at HIZ in Wabash and as a homemaker. She attended Calvary Chapel Church in Wabash and volunteered at Americare.

Dianna is survived by seven daughters, Alice Spencer of Prestonsburg, Ky., Kimberly Butcher of Indianapolis, Tina Easterday of Wabash, Barbara Heeter of Peru, Teresa Morris of Sandy Beach, Jennifer Dillingham of Wabash and Amanda Poor of Fort Wayne; one sister, Barb Gilbert of Wabash; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Dianna was preceded in death by one sister, Carolyn Hale.

Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash. Burial was at Friends Cemetery in Wabash. Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at the funeral home.

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

Sept. 28, 1938 – Aug. 17, 2020

Barbara “Sue” Clifton, 81, of Wabash, died at 1:32 a.m., Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Sept. 28, 1938 in Johnson County, Ky., to John and Grace (Keel) Vires.

Sue married John Clifton in Paintsville, Ky. on Nov. 15, 1957.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church. Sue enjoyed reading, listening to music, working puzzles, her cats Brat and Goober, and her dog Harley.

She is survived by her husband, John Clifton of Wabash; four children, Deborah (Lloyd) Turner of Grove City, Ohio, Ed (Iola) Clifton of Battle Ground, Janet (Terry) Bowling of Wabash, and Mike (Annette) Clifton of North Manchester; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; sisters and brother, Betty Collins of Michigan, Rita Winters of Louisville, Ky., Buddy (Sally) Vires of Battle Ground, Wash., Carol Phelps of Lexington, Ky., and Jean (Harold) Booth of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Don and Jackie Clifton; granddaughter, TeLisa Larrowe; three brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral services were Aug. 20, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Terry Hinds officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

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

To our loving Mom Jacqueline Jackie” “ Manning Miller Oh how we miss you each and every day. You left us September 1, 2018 and our hearts have never been the same. Our thoughts are always with you. We know you are in a better place and running everywhere you go. We know you are our angel and always watching over all of us. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

With all of our love. Missing you.

Rupert and Sharon Miller Sr. and Family Lorraine Campbell and Family Randy and Jan Miller Sr. and Family Larry and Renee Long Sr. and Family

Robert Baker, 81 Enjoyed car shows March 21, 1939 – Aug. 16, 2020

Robert Leslie “FatCat Bob” Baker, 81, of Lagro died at 10:12 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020 at his home. He was born March 21, 1939 in Lagro, to Mick and Dollie (Bitzel) Baker.

Bob worked at Celotex in Lagro, retiring after 41 years. He was a member of the Wabash Moose and Eagles Lodges, and the Sons of the American Legion in Lagro. He enjoyed going to car shows, boating, mowing the yard, and especially his grandkids.

He is survived by three children, Cindy (Jay) Shenefield of LaFontaine, Robert E. Baker of North Manchester, and Michael (Shelly) Baker of Lagro; six grandchildren, Jason (Staci) Shenefield of Andrews, Alicia (Brandon) Swain and Max (Tiffany) Shenefield, both of Wabash, Tyler Baker of North Manchester, Lacy Gottschalk of Lagro, and Austin Gottschalk of Platteville, Colo.; 12 great grandchildren, Alison, Maddie, and Baylee Swain, Jarrett, Ella, Mason, Remington, and Ryder Shenefield, Tyler and Jessie Ditton, Aaliyah Douglas, and Savannah Engle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.

Funeral services were Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, with Rev. Melissa Rice officiating. Burial was in Lagro Cemetery. Calling was Thursday at the funeral home.

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

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Stan Walls, 63

Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Aug. 18 At 6:40 a.m., a vehicle driven by Carey B. Babbitt, 52, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 124 near County Road 600 East.

Aug. 19 At 10:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by Josey C. Kenworthy, 33, Denver ran off the road on Old Slocum Trail Road near County Road 400 West.

Aug. 20 At 2:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jacob R. Blackford, 21, Wabash ran off the road on County Road 100 West near County Road 500 South.

Aug. 21 At 5:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by William W. Guenin, 22, LaFontaine collided with Madelyn Turner, 17, LaFontaine on State Road 124 near America Road.

At 8:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Westin R. Bradford, 17, North Manchester ran off the road on County Road 300 East near State Road 114.

Aug. 22 At 6:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brandon R. Lovell, 35,

Gas City ran off the road on County Road 700 East near County Road 500 South.

Aug. 23 At 5:04 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas P. Redden, 22, Denton, Texas, ran off the road on U.S. 24 near Falls Avenue.

North Manchester Citations Aug. 21 Samantha J. Popplewell, 26, Fort Wayne cited for no operator’s license when required.

Arrests Aug. 14 Savannah M. Rohr, 31, Wabash arrested on warrant for disorderly conduct.

Aug. 18 Wesley A. Hartman, 42, Wabash arrested on warrant for probation violation for residential entry.

Krystal R. Eads, 26, Wabash arrested on warrant for probation violation for possession of marijuana.

Aug. 20 Kayla R. Cave, 19, North Manchester arrested on warrant for possession of marijuana.

Aug. 21 Tiffany J. Meyer, 33, Macy

arrested on warrant for obstruction of justice.

Fire Aug. 13 8:49 p.m., 500 block of Kech Street for medical assist.

Aug. 15 5:02 p.m., Chesnut Court for medical assist.

7:05 p.m., 500 block of State Road 13 for medical assist.

7:37 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

9:09 p.m., 500 block of North Mill Street for medical assist.

Aug. 16 5:25 p.m., 100 block of South Merkle for medical assist.

Aug. 18 11:39 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for an alarm.

5:18 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Benjamin P. McKnight and Elizabeth J. McKnight to Paul P. McKnight and Roberta S. McKnight, warranty deed.

James E. Rogers and

Enjoyed riding his motorcycle Sept. 20, 1956 – Aug. 17, 2020

Donna S. Rogers to Aaron P. Smith and Christina M. Smith, warranty deed.

Prossers Country Estates LLC to LRW Enterprises LLC, warranty deed.

Stephen B. Maggart to Sharon K. Maggart, quitclaim deed.

Jerry R. Perkins and Myra S. Perkins to Seth Thomas Perkins and Jerry R. Perkins, warranty deed.

Eric W. Garriott to Eric W. Garriott and Jamie Garriott, quitclaim deed.

Ronnie Watkins and Betty Watkins to Kay Cook and Kay Koch, warranty deed.

Kay Cook and Kay Koch to Daniel Scott, warranty deed.

Walter J. Penrod, Mary Jenet Penrod and Penrod Family Trust to Jeanine M. Wine, trust deed.

Perry Weitzel to Perry Weitzel and Garna Weitzel, quitclaim deed.

Kim R. Pratt to Jason O. Johnston and Nancy E. Johnston, warranty deed.

Delbert Eugene Rhoades and Elizabeth Ann Rhoades to Adam T. Doyle, warranty deed.

Jeffrey D. Enyeart, 60 March 19, 1960 – March 27, 2020 Jeffrey D. Enyeart, 60, of Chicago, Ill., died early Friday morning, March 27, 2020, due to a motorcycle accident in Bisbee, Ariz. He was born March 19, 1960 in Wabash to Terry Enyeart and Julie (Walter) Enyeart.

He is survived by his three children, Jessica (Evan) Ronayne of Milwaukee, Wis., Austin Enyeart of Phoenix, Ariz., and Dylan Enyeart of Chicago, Ill.; his mother, Julie Enyeart of Wabash; his three siblings, Thomas “Chops” Enyeart of Wabash, T. Blake (Carol) Enyeart of Lukens Lake, and Nicole (David) Rodecap of Auburn; his niece and nephew, Sydney Enyeart of Indianapolis, and Spencer Enyeart of Kokomo; his step nieces Teca (Nick) Slone and Jaclyn Rodecap of Auburn; and the mother of his three children, Joy (Scholz) Baer, of Brandon, Fla. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Enyeart; his sister, Lissa Enyeart; and his nephew, Alexander Rodecap.

Jeffrey was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and dear friend. He loved his children, loved to share unforgettable experiences with them that they will always cherish. Though he was gone much too soon, Jeff led a fulfilling life with incredible experiences. The end of a life is the sum of the love that was lived in it, and he truly lived a life full of love, joy, laughter, ambition and adventure. He will be forever loved, and dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life service will be held for Jeffrey at Elks Lodge, 225 W Main St., Wabash, IN 46992 on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be served.

Please honor Jeffrey’s memory by donating to Mental Health America. Raising awareness of the struggles of mental illness is a mission that is near and dear to the hearts of the Enyeart family.

Stan Walls, 63, of rural LaFontaine died at 9:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at his home. He was born Sept. 20, 1956 in Huntington, to Gilbert Eugene and Nondus Marcelle (Dunn) Walls.

Stan was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked at Wabash Alloys 25 years. He was a member of the Lagro American Legion. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling out west.

He is survived by sisters and brothers, Marilyn Lester of North Manchester, Larry (Mary) Ross of Lagro, Deborah Sills of Coldwater, Mich., Patty Walls of Urbana, Ill., Barb (Dave) Yeager of Peru, Ronnie Walls of Lagro, Vicki (Kevin) Clark of Waynesville, Ohio, Laura Gale of North Manchester, and Cynthia Crouse, of Boston, Mass. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Aug. 25, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial was in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion.

Calling was Monday, at the funeral home.

The preferred memorial is the Charity of the Donor’s Choice.

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

Patsy Sucher, 85 Nov. 9, 1934 – Aug. 20, 2020

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Sucher, 85, of Roann, died at 1:51 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at her home. She was born Nov. 9, 1934 in Roann, to Russell and Elizabeth (Favorite) Harris.

Patsy was a 1952 graduate of Roann High School. She married Elmer “Dale” Sucher in Roann on April 26, 1959; he died May 14, 1977.

Patsy worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring after 30 years. She was a member of the Roann United Methodist Church. Patsy was an avid IU basketball fan, and enjoyed mowing her yard, her two cats Star and Autumn, and walking her dog “Buddy”.

She is survived by her sister, Darlene R. (Keith) Ballee of Denver; and her brother, Ron (Avis) Harris of Roann. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers, Robert, Larry, Jim, and Tom Harris.

Funeral services were Aug. 26, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel.

Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery.Preferred memorials are to Roann Covered Bridge Festival, the Stockdale Mill Association, or Parkview Hospital Foundation.

Dominick Hubbard, 23 April 12, 1997 – Aug. 20, 2020

Dominick R. Hubbard, 23, of Wabash, passed away at 2:42 p.m. on Aug. 20, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 12, 1997, in Wabash, to Richard (Nichole) Hubbard, Jr., and the late Tabetha Flynn.

Dominick was a loving father, son and brother.

He had a big heart for his family and friends.

Dominick was also an exceptional wrestler and cross-country runner for Wabash High School.

Dominick is survived by his father, Richard (Nichole) Hubbard, Jr., of Wabash; daughter, Zariah Hubbard, of Wabash; girlfriend, Alexis Ballard, of Wabash; paternal grandparents, Richard (Kathy) Hubbard, Sr., of Wabash and Alicia Zapata, of Dilly, Texas; maternal grandfather, Mike Flynn, of Wabash; maternal grandmother, Shawna Campbell, of Wabash; paternal great-grandparents, Juan (Alicia) Zapata, of Wabash and Maria (Chayo) Rodriguez, of Dilly, Texas; brothers and sisters, Richard Hubbard, III, Destiny Hubbard, Courtney Webb, Treyton Thrush, Nevaeh Mettler, Isaeh Mettler, Bryley Jackson, Serenity Hubbard, Angel Hubbard, K’leigh Hubbard and Gabriel Hubbard. He is preceded in death by his sister Delilah Hubbard.

Services were Aug. 26, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash..

Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash

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Blackberry Bliss!

By Laura Kurella

I am blessed – thank you, God – to have a home that surrounded by wild blackberry bushes, a special treat that never should be taken for granted by anyone.

Not only are wild blackberries heirloom (non GMO), and usually organicallygrown (pesticide and fertilizer-free), they can also be freshpicked daily and delivered to our doors (by us) for free!

Honestly, whether you have access to wild, free ones or not, blackberries are worth adding to your life because they offer a health boost that is just as special as the taste that this black, juicy fruit does bring!

Loaded with anthocyanins, blackberries were found to have more antioxidant capacity than a whole range of famous super foods, from strawberries and raspberries to black grapes and plums.

Their strong antioxidant properties come from plant pigments that have been shown to exert extremely strong antioxidant properties, especially in vitro. So, the pigments that are notorious for dying our fingers and mouths purple are also what gives this plant its super powers, too!

These antioxidants help protect us from unstable molecules that are linked to many degenerative diseases, including cancer, macular degeneration, diabetes, atherosclerosis, heart disease and stroke, thrombosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and arthritis.

The antioxidants in blackberries can also help keep our skin looking younger too, by neutralizing those wrinkle-causing free radicals. The vitamin C in blackberries is also important in anti-aging because it helps the body form collagen and elastin,

two structural proteins that give our skin the support and elasticity it needs to prevent both wrinkling and sagging.

What’s most promising is that wild blackberries are one of the world’s best dietary sources of ellagic acid, an antioxidant that eliminates carcinogens from the body, enhances immune function, and induces the death of cancerous cells.

With all the wondrous things that blackberries can do, it’s worth the prick of a few errant thorns to get its amazing goodness inside of you!

While eating them fresh is the optimal way to infuse their goodness inside of you, berries can be frozen in a single layer so you can access them all winter long, too.

Here now are a few easy ways to indulge your body in some blackberry bliss.

Enjoy!

PS: The easiest way to remove seeds is to blend or process berries with a little water then strain through a large screen-style strainer, pressing on skins so they get through.

Wild Blackberry Preserves Prep time: 1 hour; Cook time: 20 min; Ready in: 1 hour 20 min; Yield: Approximately 7.5 pints.

5 cups blackberries, cleaned, with or without seeds 4 cups sugar 1 box powdered pectin Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Place 7to 8 sterile pint-size canning jars on a jelly roll pan then place in preheated oven. In an oven-safe bowl filled with hot water, place seals for jars then place bowl on the jelly roll pan in oven, too.

In a non-reactive pot, place prepped berries over medium heat.

Add pectin and stir until pectin complete-

There is something special about being able to pick blackberries growing wild, then bring them home and cook them into something well, blissful! Photo by Laura Kurella. ly dissolves, mashing berries as you go.

Bring pot, stirring, to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred away. At this point, add all the sugar at once, and stir it in completely.

Continue stirring, bringing mixture back to another rolling boil. Set timer for ONE minute.

Once minute is up, turn off heat, but keep stirring until mixture stops boiling.

Remove pan with jars and seals from oven and set next to stove for easy access.

NEVER put a hot jar on a cold surface because jars can easily break if you do.

Carefully ladle blackberry preserves into jars, leaving about 1/4” of empty or “head” space at the top of each jar.

Using a damp towel or damp paper towel, wipe top of each jar to

make sure they are clean. Wipe hot seal with a clean towel to remove water then place on clean rim.

Place a ring on each jar, tightening them just finger tight.

NOTE: To seal in a water bath, place each jar into a hot water bath canner being sure that they aren’t touching each other and process them for 10 minutes.

Once the 10 minutes has passed, lift the jars out of the water and set them on a towel or cooling rack.

You should start hearing the pings of the jars starting to seal.

Leave jars for 24 hours to cool and seal.

Your homemade blackberry preserves will last for a year or more if stored properly, out of direct sunlight. Once a jar is opened, or failed to seal, they can keep in

the fridge for up to one month.

Wild Blackberry Whammer-Jammer Prep time: 5 minutes; Total time: 5 minutes; Yield: 4 servings.

3 fresh limes 1/3 cup wild blackberry preserves/jam 4 ounces gin or vodka (optional) 5 ounces sparkling water or club soda 1/2 cup fresh mint Garnish: 1 Lime, thinly sliced (optional) Slice limes in half then microwave until warm, about 30 seconds. Juice limes into a blender. Add blackberry jam then blend together well. Pour into a pitcher then add gin or vodka, if using, sparkling water or club soda, mint, and lime slices, if using. Stir well to blend. Serve over ice.

Cheesy

Blackberry Bliss Bites Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min. Total Time: 30 minutes; Yield: 2 to 4 servings.

3 tablespoons softened butter, divided 4 slices sourdough bread 1/4 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons finely shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 2 ounces Brie cheese, sliced, rind removed 1/2 cup fresh blackberries On one side of each bread slice, spread half the butter over.

In a large skillet, toast bread, buttered side

down, over mediumlow heat until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Gruyere cheeses. In another bowl, combine Manchego cheese, mayonnaise, remaining butter, and onion powder. On two slices of the toast, layer Brie cheese, cheddar cheese mixture and blackberries.

Top with remaining slices, toasted side down. Spread the outer sides of bread with the mayonnaise mixture then, in the skillet, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes on each side. To serve as appetizers, slice in half twice -vertically to create 8 small triangles. To serve as a meal, slice in half.

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Squires, Knights win football openers

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

The Manchester Squires started its next chapter under head coach Alyx Brandewie with a bang after a 47-12 thumping of North Miami on Friday, Aug. 21 at Manchester.

The Squires started the game with a three-and-out defensive stand and quickly got on the board when quarterback Brock Casper hit Seth Gaerte in the end zone for a 6-0 lead.

North Miami tied things up at 6-6 but Casper found Blake Pohler from 26 yards out to give Manchester a 12-6 lead and the Squires were off to the races.

Braxton Ream scored in the second quarter on a one-yard plunge followed by Casper hitting Pohler from 43 yards out for a score and a 26-6 halftime lead.

Casper hit Gaerte for the second time in the third quarter followed by a five-yard rushing touchdown from Ream for a 40-6 lead. Ream added another score in the fourth quarter.

Casper, a sophomore, passed for 288 yards on 11-14 passing with four touchdowns and no interceptions.

Pohler scored twice on four receptions with 124 yards while Gaerte caught four passes with two

touchdowns and 108 yards.

Ream rushed for 169 yards on 31 carries with three touchdowns.

Defensively, Peyton Addair and Gaerte led the way with seven tackles apiece with Addair recording two sacks.

Dominic Lincoln, Dylan Stroud, and Johnny England each had six tackles, Anthony Foust had five, and Collin Bonewitz and Caden Miller each had two.

The Squires will shot Bluffton this Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

Southwood 29, Knox 26 Southwood had to scramble to replace its original seasonopener with Maconaquah and traveled to Knox Friday, Aug. 21.

The Knights overcame an early 14-0 deficit to pull out a 29-26 win.

The Redskins scored two quick touchdowns in the first quarter but the Knights but it to 14-13 at halftime with two second quarter scores.

Southwood took a 21-20 lead into the fourth quarter and held on for the threepoint win.

Alex Farr passed for 360 yards on 20-31 attempts with three touchdowns.

Farr connected with Logan Barley for six passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns and three passes for 64 yards and

one score to Dawson Filip.

Carson Rich caught five passes for 79 yards, Connor Rich caught four for 15 yards, and Isaiah Sutton caught one for seven yards.

Sutton ran twice for four yards with one touchdown plunge, while Farr led the Knights with 38 yards on seven carries. Barley ran for 26 yards on three carries, and Tristin Hayslett had four yards on seven carries.

Defensively, Connor Rich led the way with 17 tackles, followed

by Carson Rich with 16, Sutton with 15, and Barley had nine.

Joey Bland picked off three passes and Carson Rich and Sutton each intercepted one.

Southwood will host Oak Hill Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.

Bluffton 25, Northfield 13 Northfield traveled to Bluffton for its season opener and fell short 25-13.

The Norse got on the board first when Jarret Shafer scored on a four-yard run in the first quarter.

Bluffton cut the lead to 7-5 on a safety and a field goal.

The Tigers pounced in the third quarter, scoring twice, to take an 18-7 lead.

Northfield’s Jaydan Goshert cut the lead to 18-13 on a 23-yard touchdown run with 8:59 in the game but Bluffton added a touchdown and held

passes on

on for

the win.

Manchester's Braxton Ream scored three touchdowns and rushed for 169 yards in the Squires' win over North Miami Friday, Aug. 21. Photo by Eric Christiansen

Clayton Tomlinson passed for 96 yards on 7-15 passes with Michael Fisher hauling three passes for 26 yards and Mason Fisher catching two for 47 yards.

Shafer led the Norse in rushing with 54 yards on 13 carries, Jaydan Goshert ran for 23 yards on two carries, and Jake Halderman picked up 16 yards on two carries.

On the defensive side, Jacob Snyder led the way with 11 tackles, followed by Goshert, Shafer and Logan Cox with seven each, Jayden Peas and Micah Higgins with six each, and

Dylan Ross with four.

Tomlinson picked off one pass and Goshert recovered a fumble.

Northfield will host Tippecanoe Valley Friday, Aug. 28 at t p.m. to start conference play.

Monroe Central 29, Wabash 14 Three turnovers in the red zone in the first half hurt the Wabash Apaches’ chances in its season opener at Monroe Central Friday, Aug. 21.

Monroe Central took a 15-0 halftime lead and held off Wabash for a 29-14 win over the Apaches.

Wabash moved the

ball well in the first half but the three turnovers squelched all three drives.

Isaiah Els scored on a 10-yard run in the third quarter to cut the lead to 15-8 but Monroe Central answered with a touchdown to increase the lead to 22-8.

The Apaches cut the lead to a one-possession game when Jasper Walter caught a 15-yard touchdown pass from Joe Leland with nine minutes left in the game but weren’t able to get any closer.

Leland passed for 253 yards and a touchdown on 22-40

the night.

Walter caught 11 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown while Bryant Boggs hauled in six passes for 53 yards.

Els rushed for 64 yards on 16 attempts and Leland ran the ball six times for 33 yards.

Defensively, Els led the way with seven tackles, followed by Walter, Chad Wyatt, and Cash Carmichael each had five tackles, and Boggs, Antonio Grant, and Collin Price each had four tackles.

The Apache travel to AlexandriaMonroe Friday, Aug. 28 for a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Lady Norse, Wabash boys win county jr. high meets The Northfield Norse junior high girls cross country team took home the first-place trophy at the Wabash County meet at Manchester Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Northfield won the team race with 22 points followed by Wabash with 46 and Southwood with 60.

Manchester couldn’t complete a full team so didn’t record a score.

Manchester did have the individual champion as Ayla Cashdollar crossed the finish line in 12:15, 1:29 faster than

Northfield’s Laney Haupert who finished in 13:44.

Also leading the Norse were Teagan Baer who was fourth overall in 14:09, and Kaliegh Rice in fifth place in 14:22. Emme Hanes finished in 14:34, followed by Mikayla Meyer (15:22), Ali Copeland (16:58), Emily Miller (1:47.17), Amarah Bowers (20:54), and Zarla Dunn (28:54).

Reagan Jones was the leader for Wabash with a time of 14:27, followed by Rinka Higuera in 14:52, Chloe Cooper in 15:26,

Bridget Bailey in 15:39, and Ivy Beamer in 17:11.

Mia Fairchild finished in 17:11, followed by Audri Shidler (17:37), Maya Howard (18:13), Ava Bishir (19:03), Caitlyn Shidler (19:10), Olivia Shelton (24:41), and Kelsey Cooper (24:57).

Southwood was led

by Lola Wagner in 14:28, Shelby Thomas in 14:32, Ella Cunningham in 17:31, and Audri Winer in 17:36. Jaiya Corn finished in 17:51, followed by Paige Nelson (18:36), Olivia Rank (20:00), and

Makenna Hunter (21:38).

Manchester’s Kadence Fox was third overall with a time of 14:01, Chase Blevins finished in 15.17, and Alle Evans finished in 19:22.

Boys The Wabash boys team won the team title with 16 points, followed by Northfield with 47.

Neither Manchester nor Southwood were able to field complete teams to qualify for a team score.

Manchester’s Trey Howard won the individual title with a

time of 11:36.

Wabash’s Bobby Shull finished first among qualifying teams and second overall with a time of 11:47 followed by Chase Howard with a time of 12:02.

Drew GueninHodson was fifth overall in 12:16, Jonas Church was sixth in 12:18, followed by Jace Bullins (12:27), Coleson Kugler (12:31), Isaiah Cordes (12:41), Kamden Oswalt (12:41.9), Ezra Church (12:45), Colton Schuler (13:19), Braxten Lakin (14:55), Jay French (15:26),

Raven Weaver (16:14), Owen Honeycut (16:55), Kristian Stanton (17:08), and Maverick Sommers (17:37).

Northfield was led

by Jaden Baer in seventh overall in 12:20, followed by Ty Leming in 12:50, Steven Kowalczuk in 12:55, Tate Barlow in 14:55, and Lucis Bever in 15:08.

Kourtland Pratt finished in 15:14, followed by Luke Haupert (15:21), Xavier Roark (15:28), Holden Satterthwaite (16:42), Landon Mast (17:03), Ethan Hoover

(17:45), Wyatt Bucher (19:02, and Preston Moore (20:24).

Manchester’s Kyler Dale placed third overall with a time of 12:06, and Taylor Markham was 21st overall in 15:02.

Southwood was led

by Cooper Drank in 13:39, James Unger in 13:43, Andrew Wright in 15:06, and Luc Neal in 17:31.

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Wabash golfers edge M-G The Wabash Apache girls golf team edged MadisonGrant 211-216 on the road Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Junior Annie Cole led Wabash with a 45 followed by a seasonlow score of 48 and a season low 58 by Corrine Kugler.

The Apaches finished third out of four teams at Stonehenge Golf Course in Warsaw Thursday, Aug. 20.

Warsaw won with a 177, followed by Huntington North with a 187, Wabash with a 205, and Tippecanoe Valley with a 206.

Cole led the Apaches with a 42, followed by Lacy Crist with a 50, Aubrey Till with a 57, and Kugler with a 56.

Manchester The Manchester Squire girls golf team faced a Triton team that was short-handed to top the Trojans with a team score of 236.

Kayla Hippensteel led Manchester with a 52 followed by Delani Henderson with a 59, Emma Ulrey with 61, Alexis Gearhart with a 64, and Chaynee Tennant with a 69.

Northfield The Northfield

Norse were edged by Whitko Tuesday, Aug. 18, 206-208.

Alex Cartwright was match medalist with a 45, followed by Ainsley Dale with a 46, Kylie Leland with a 56, Hannah Wilson with a 61, and Ella Satterthwaite with a 65.

On Thursday, Aug. 20, Northfield shot a 207 to top Marion and Woodland.

Cartwright led the way with a 45, followed by Dale with a 47, Hawkins with a 57, Wilson with a 58, and Leland and Satterthwaite each with a 60.

Southwood’s Reese Shepherd works to set the ball for teammates to return in to Eastbrook.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

Volleyball block, and Leyna Borgmann with two kills and one assist.

Manchester placed second at the Elwood Invitational Saturday, Aug. 22.

The Squires went 30 in pool play with wins over Danville 2325, 25-23, 15-11, Elwood 25-17, 25-22, and Southern Wells 25-13, 25-7. The Squires lost to Mississinewa 25-20, 25-17 in the championship match.

JV fourth at Wawasee The JV team went 2-2 at the Wawasee Invitational Saturday, Aug. 22.

The Squires defeated South Bend Washington 25-18, 2519 and Garrett 25-17, 12-25, 15-10 with losses coming to Wawasee 25-15, 25-10 and West Noble 25-18,

25-23.

Southwood Southwood 3, Eastern 1 The Southwood Knights bounced back from an opening-set loss to pull out a 19-25, 25-23, 25-23, 2513 win over Eastern Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Reese Shepherd led the Knights with 18 services points, 17 digs, nine aces and four kills while Alaina Winer had 14 points, nine digs and four assists. Ali Lopez had 27 assists, 11 digs and seven points, Natalie Haycraft had 10 digs, and Maggie Ball had five kills and four blocks.

The JV team swept Eastern 25-10, 25-21.

Gracey Swain had 10 points and four digs, Ella Haupert had five points and

Soccer Wabash Eastbrook 3, Wabash 0 The Wabash boys soccer team was shut out by Eastbrook 3-0 on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the Morrett Sports Complex.

Greyson DeBoard had 10 saves in goal for the Apaches while Soloman France had

...continued from Page 17 six kills, Macy Barney had four points, five kills and four digs, and Carley Whitesel had four points and four digs.

Wabash Wabash 3, Northwestern 1 The Wabash Apache volleyball team opened the 2020 season in strong fashion with a 21-25, 25-18, 25-17, 26-16 win on the road Tuesday, Aug. 21.

Alivia Short led the Apaches with 10 points, 10 kills and 14 digs followed by Emma Tracy with 13 points, 27 assists and six digs, and Mariah Wyatt with 17 digs and nine kills.

Kyndal Fields added 13 digs and nine points, followed by Ashlynn Cruz with 18 digs and six points, Faryn Moris with

eight points, eight kills and six digs, Jordan Stumbo with nine kills, and Jade Stumbo with two kills and two digs.

Wabash 3, Bluffton 0 The Apaches won its home opener over Bluffton 25-18, 25-17, 25-15.

Wyatt led the way with 12 points, 11 kills and 12 digs, followed by Fields with 11 points and seven digs, Cruz with 12 points and nine digs, Morris with five points, six kills, and five digs, Tracy with 20 assists and eight digs, Short with nine digs and six kills, Jade Stumbo with four kills and three digs, and Jordan Stumbo with three kills.

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Mississinewa 6, Wabash 2 In a high-scoring contest the Apaches lost to Mississinewa on the road 6-2 Thursday, Aug. 21.

Soloman gave the Apaches a 1-0 lead on

an assist from Jacob Fuchs but the Indians tied it up on a penalty kick and took a 2-1 lead before the half.

Mississinewa added four more goals while France scored his second goal of the night.

Mississinewa also won the JV match 5-0.

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Wabash girls edge MHS in shoot-out

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nm paper.com

In a Wabash County battle Thursday, Aug. 20, the Wabash Apaches and Manchester Squires played to a scoreless tie after 90 minutes of regulation play then another 14 minutes of overtime that led to a dramatic 3-2 shootout win for Wabash.

The first round of kicks saw two saves, one from Wabash’s Hannah Layne, followed by a save from Manchester’s Kindra Stetzel.

Emma Garriott gave the Squires a 1-0 lead but Morgan Mallow tied it up with a goal in the second round.

In the third round

Ella Clifford scored for the Squires for a 2-1 lead but Wabash’s Ashley Province tied it up at 2-2 with a goal.

In the fourth round Lainy Shock missed wide right for Manchester but Wabash’s Isabelle Davis missed left to keep the score tied at 2-2 heading into the final round of kicks.

Beletu Stout was up first but her shot attempt was saved by Layne and Rylee Youkum clinched the win with a score on the final kick.

Stetzel had nine saves on the night in goal while Birch touted the defensive efforts of Torina Runkel, Lex Donathan, Kayla Metzger, and Ella Clifford.

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Lady Norse win Tom-A-Hawk tournament

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

Wabash's Rylee Yoakum (left) and Manchester's Kayla Metzger battle for possession of the ball in the Apaches' win over the Squires Thursday, Aug. 20. Yoakum scored the winning goal on the final shot of penalty kicks. Photo by Eric Christiansen

The Northfield volleyball team won the Tom-A-Hawk volleyball tournament at North Miami Saturday, Aug. 22.

The Norse defeated Eastbrook 26-18, 25-10, Peru 25-7, 25-9, South Adams 25,22, 18-25, 1510, and Northwestern 25-17, 25-8.

Northfield 3, Marion 0 Northfield traveled to Marion and picked up a 25-11, 25-18, 25-8 win over the Giants Tuesday, Aug. 18.

No team statistics were available.

Manchester Manchester 3, Peru 0 The Manchester volleyball team opened its season with a 25-14, 25-21, 2511 win over TRC rival

Peru Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Manchester.

Allison Zartman led the Squires with eight kills, followed

by Makenzy Meyer with seven, Aubree Lambert with six, Kendra Kline with four, and Makenna Rickert with two.

Ali Sites led the way with 13 assists while Olivia Neal had eight.

The JV team defeated Peru 25-23, 25-20.

Ava Egolf led the Squires with seven service points, followed by Aliala Atienza with five points and three digs, Kaidyn Howard with points and three aces, Aliyah Nichols with four service points, Trinity Akins with three services points, Olivia Davis with three kills, McKelvey Espeset with one kill, one assist, and one Continued on Page 18

Manchester wins opener

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmp aper.com

Michael Ortiz recorded a hat trick in the second half of Manchester’s boys soccer game at Peru to lead the Squires to a 5-0 win Thursday, Aug. 20.

Aries Naranjo gave Manchester a 1-0 lead with a first-half goal and Owen Kruschwitz made it 20 for the Squires on a penalty kick.

Then Ortiz slammed the door with three goals in the second half to seal the win.

Apax drop tennis opener The Wabash Apache team lost a tough 5-0 decision to MadisonGrant Thursday, Aug. 21 on the road.

RJ Steg, Kaeman Burton, and Nicholas Ewing each lost singles matches while the No. 1 doubles team of Tyler Baer and Asa Thomas also lost.

Manchester’s A.J. Fortman had two assists on the night and Gavin Simmers assisted on another.

Manchester’s defense held the Tigers to two shots on goal.

Manchester won the JV match 6-0.

Tyler McLain had a hat trick for the Squires, while Evan Martynowitz had two goals, and Jose Hernandez had one.

Huntington North 4, Manchester 0 The Squires went into its contest at Huntington North with a 33-game regular season winning streak but saw it end

after a 4-0 loss to the Vikings Saturday morning, Aug. 22.

The Squires’ last regular season loss was in September 2017. Over that span Manchester won a sectional title in 2019 and boasted the top two career scorers in the program’s 17-year history.

Manchester has also won four of the last five Three Rivers Conference championships and continues its streak of 10 consecutive winning seasons.

The JV team tied Huntington North 2-2.

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Wabash’s Kolton Wilson battles an Eastbrook player for the ball in the Apaches’ opening game.

Photo by Joseph Slacian

Cross country the girls and boys races Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Oak Hill won the girls race with 19 points, followed by Manchester with 44, while Southwood didn’t have a complete team.

Josie Briner was the first Squire to cross the finish line and was second overall with a time of 21.44.2. Kambree Cashdollar was ninth in 23:57.8, Anna

Markham was 21st in 24:05.8, Miriam Struble-Hedstrom was 32nd in 26:46.3, and Evyn Fox 44th in 27:07.0.

Ainsley West finished in 27:30.6, followed by Paulie Martin in 29:10.3, and Kaesyn Lester in 29:48.7.

Southwood’s Aleia Sweet finished 11th with a time of 24:34.4.

Oak Hill also won the boys race with 21 points. Manchester

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Carter Bedke led the Squires with a sixth-place finish in 18:24.8 followed by Lane Stetzel in 10th place in 20:12.3, and Jake Hesting in 12th place in 20:38.1. Elijah Burlingame finished 13th in 21:11.9, followed by Cade Jones in 14th place in 21:14.1, Caden Marcum in 15th 21:20.9, JD Eberly in

16th 21:58.2, Kaden Dillon in 25:15.7, Caleb Smith in 26.19.5, and Kenneth Martin in 32:27.1.

Southwood’s Braden Sweet placed first overall with a time of 16:57.0 followed by Casey Boardman in 11th place in 20:28.5, Skylar Amos in 17th place in 22:34.7, Landon Mitchell in 18th place in 22:41.9, and Dean Elzy in 19th place in 24:21.8.

Wabash boys second at Logansport Invite The Wabash boys cross country team placed second at the Logansport Jacob Graf Memorial Invitational Saturday, Aug. 22.

Zack Reed finished sixth, followed by Jarrett Wilson (10th), Dave Ford (11th), Caelan McDougle (25th), Kaden Vogel (27th), Trevor Daughtry (30th), and

Eli Callahan (69th.)

The JV team won the team title with Nick Perkins leading the way, followed by Lincoln Saldivar, Jacob Fuchs, Sammy Smith, Braydon French, and Ethan Berry.

The girls team had three runners with Sierra Hall finishing 62nd place in 25:50.6, followed by Calisen Kugler in 64th place in 26:02, and Grace La Mar in 95th place.

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City announces dates for 2020 fall clean-up Fall program to follow same protocol as spring

The fall cleanup dates have been announced and due to COVID-19 pandemic, fall cleanup will follow the same protocol as the spring cleanup.

Dumpsters will be located at Solid Waste and residents will be able to take items to the dumpsters.

Fall cleanup is scheduled for Monday, September 14Saturday, the 19th.Officials from the Wabash Street Department have secured a couple of

dumpsters for Fall Cleanup.

The dumpsters will be located at Wabash Solid Waste Management District, 1101 Manchester Avenue, Wabash.

Wabash residents are to unload their own items into the loader. Hours for the spring cleanup dumpsters will be Sept. 1419, and open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Items that will not

be taken are: batteries, paint, petroleum products, household chemicals, tires, appliances with Freon (appliances with red tags to denote Freon that was professionally removed will be accepted), televisions, computers, and other electronic devices.

The mentioned items can be dropped off at the Wabash Solid Waste Management District.

Information was given to me from Ruby Gaston about Munson Bechtel. Mr. Bechtel was listed as the main mail carrier in Urbana around 1910. He would deliver mail in all kinds of weather. He had built a big house that was between Ruby Gaston’s home and State Road 13 on County Road 500N. This was the house that Jeff Biehl had purchased and tore down to create a parking lot for parking across from the Cornerstone Vet Clinic.

Mr. Bechtel was deceased when Ruby Gaston moved to Urbana in June 1952.

Munson’s widow Gladys (Brouhard) Bechtel, their son Mark and his family continued to live in the house for some time. Munson’s granddaughter Jane (Bechtel) Lewis was in Ruby Gaston’s husband’s (John Gaston) Urbana school class.

Jane gave Ruby a photo of Munson Bechtel and his motorcycle. Munson was very happy to get the motorcycle because he didn’t have to deliver mail with his horse and cart but still had to tread the weather.

Tractor pull: Urbana hosted another tractor pull on Aug. 15. The day turned out to be a very nice day. The

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sun was shining with a slight breeze; this all added to the fun the pullers enjoyed.

The pullers came from all over the country side. There was a total of 21 tractors. They came from Fort Wayne, Andrews, Rome City and Albion just to name a few. The pullers weighed in around 9:30-10:00 to see what class they would pull in.

Pulling started in the 5,000-poundb class with Mike Mast taking top honors for 1st with Tim Mast winning 2nd, Mark King taking 3rd, Tom Smith won 4th, Randy Renbarg took 5th, Troy Miller pulled to take 6th and Bob King won 7th.

The next class to be pulled was 6,500lb class. Mike Mast with his Ford pulled to a 1st place win, Bob King was able to top the rest of the pullers and took home 2nd, Tom Smith pulled for 3rd place, Jim Mast spun his tires for 4th,

Bill Smith pulled to a 5th place, Tim Mast and his Ford pulled to a 6th finish and Mark King brought up the rear in 7th place.

The 8,000-pound class was the last class to be pulled for the day. Tim Mast with his Ford was able to top the pulling field and won 1st place, Roger Deffrom with his Oliver pulled to a 2nd place, Jim Mast and his Ford was able to pull to a 3rd place, Bill Smith took his John Deere to a 4th place win, Tom Smith and his John Deere pulled out a 5th place victory, Devin Daffrom with an Oliver took home 6th place and Luke Mast with a Allis pulled to a 7th place win.

For some of the pullers it was a good day and for some it was frustrating but had fun pulling anyway. The pullers want to thank the Urbana Lions for holding the pulling event and letting them use the pulling pad. They also want to thank Lion Bonita Snell for running the Lion’s Snack Shack.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church officials would like to thank the Red Cross crew and everyone else involved with the recent blood drive that was held on August 12, 2020. We could not have asked Continued on Page 20

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New exhibit to open at NM Center for History

100th anniversary of 19th Amendment to be highlighted Officials from the North Manchester Center for History have announced a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a retrospective of over 20 women past and present from our community.

Stories of women that took the path less traveled include everyday women from all walks of life.

In many cases their experiences were made possible by changes that were an outgrowth of this amendment. The exhibit showcases the door of opportunity that was created for

women.

Aug. 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment was officially adopted, more than 40 years after the question of women’s suffrage was first introduced to Congress. At the time it required 36 states to affirm the motion, Indiana was the 26th state to ratify the amendment on Jan. 26, 1920. Wyoming was the first state to grant full voting rights in 1869 and the last state was Mississippi on March 22, 1984. The amendment opened doors for women in several ways including support for health care

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery.

The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering.

Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash.

More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235.

The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

for mothers, labor reform for women, education reform and allowing participation in judicial processes in many states.

Amongst the featured women, Mary Travelbee ran away to join the circus at age 16 and Sarah Kelton Browne, thought to be the only female attorney in Wabash County for over 30 years, passed the bar without attending law school at age 38.

Contemporary women included in the exhibit are; Alison Metheny, Dr. Peggy Lewis, Carrie

Mugford, Nancy Alspaugh, Christa Kolster-Frye, Doris Ebbinghouse, Dr. Pam Higgins, Susan Ring, and Jena Oke. The Center for History is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. located at 122 E Main Street, North Manchester.

To learn more about the Center and the North Manchester Historical Society visit: www.northmanchestercenterforhistory.org

Urbana for a better day.

With all the restrictions due to COVID19, our goal was to achieve 34. We had 29 productive units donated. The church wants to thank the Urbana Lions for the use of the community building.

Women’s Guild met at the Fellowship Hall Tuesday August 11 at 7 p.m. Hostess Janet Warnock opened with prayer and the reading about oceans. Her lesson was based on Matthew 14:25-32 Jesus saving Peter as he attempted to walk to Jesus who was walking on the water.

She also used segments from Max Lucado’s book ( “In The Eye Of The Storm”) illustrating the calmness that Jesus gives to those who ask for his help and believe in him regardless of circumstances.

Refreshments provided by Mrs. Warnock were enjoyed by Helen Dawes, Donna Yentes, Mary Earle, Pat McNabney, Donna Harman, and Eileen Weck. Those attending enjoyed hearing about favorite vacations and just being able to meet and enjoy each other’s company since this was the first meeting

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Keep checking the Urbana news for information about the next meeting.

Urbana Streetlights: To report a problem with a streetlight call (260) 774-3665. If no answer, leave a message. Tell me the light’s address and what is wrong. I will then submit a work order to have that light repaired. Please allow 5 working days for repairs. The streetlight committee is planning on holding a tenderloin fry, carry out only on September 26, 2020 3pm – 6:30pm. This is to help offset the cost of the streetlight bill that the Committee faces every month. I will be sending out postcards to collect $15.00 from each household in Urbana.

Watch for the post cards in August and in September. Thanks for your help.

Prayer Concerns: 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 & Lois Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson,

LaFontaine LAFONTAINE LIONS will be having their Hand Breaded Tenderloin Fry on Sept. 19 4-7 p.m. or until gone.

This will be a pick up again, with two tenderloins, potato chip, and applesauce.

LAFONTAINE CHAPTER OF ORDER OF EASTERN STAR met on Monday. Worthy Matron Jean Sneed presided. Sympathy cards were sent to Mindy Weaver, Janet Weaver, Kim O’Banion, Lisa Hutchinson, Lori Geller and Sandy Weaver. Claude Brane is home from the hos-

Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Mast, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Bonita Snell, Carol Layne’s granddaughter Jessica is now home; please continue to pray for her. Our Nation, the people that have contracted covid-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our Military personnel.

The Breakfast Bunch met at Bob Evans Restaurant August 12, 2020.

Those attending were: Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling , Pat McNabney and Alma DeVore. This bunch welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to join them for breakfast and to talk about different topics while together every Wednesday at 7:30am at Bob Evans. Come on down and check them out.

Birthday wishes: August 28 Kaci Coonrod, August 29 Dawn Mattern.

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pital. Sandy Weaver recently suffered a fall.

The annual fees for the Worthy Matron and Secretary were approved. A letter from the Most Worthy Grand Matron was read regarding the Covid pandemic. At the September 21st meeting non-perishable food items will be collected for the Local Food Pantry. Janet Weaver and Jim Weaver celebrate birthdays this month.

OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS to the family and friends of Lewis Holderman

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Scott Garrison Aug. 15 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Gabe Lloyd, Brooke Vielee, Braian Harrison, Donna Moore Aug.27, Natalie Knoblock, Terri Pressler Suzanne Scholby, Michael Sherman, Bernice Frank, Eric Jones Aug. 28, Doris Moore, Arlene Wolfgang Aug. 29, Mike Saril aug. 30, Bernice Frank Aug. 31, Charles Price Sept. 1, Stephan Polk, Marie Lloyd, Carol Snyder, Jan Vandergrift Sept. 2 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Pat and Amy Knoblock, Charles and Phyliss Price Aug. 28, Don and Bev Radabaugh Aug. 31, Don and Linda Jervis Sept. 2, Tony and Amy Long, Rick and Gay Nieman Sept. 3 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com

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A fallen hero: Former Wabash youth pastor dies trying to save pre-teen from Oregon river

By Amy McCarty Special to The Paper HOOD RIVER, Ore. - A church is mourning their youth pastor after he died a hero, giving his life to save members of his youth group on Aug. 5 in the Columbia River.

Andrew Inskeep, 44, youth pastor at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, Ridgefield, Wash., and former youth pastor at the Wabash Nazarene Church, was with 15 teens and youth sponsors at the Marina Beach sandbar when an evening of fun turned tragic.

“We had planned to find a swim area just to splash around for 15 minutes and have fun because it was so hot out,” said Amber Langeliers, a youth sponsor who was on the trip with her daughter, a student.

“We were scouting areas and found a huge sandbar where the water was only about knee deep.

“There was no movement in the water. It can get windy and cause waves, but it was still on top at the time.”

The area where the Hood River meets the Columbia River is a well-known tourist attraction that draws people to the area for water activities.

Many people use the area for kite surfing, Langeliers said.

“I talked to (adults from the area) about safety and where the best place to splash was,” she said. “Andy and I talked and felt it was best to have them near the bridge side of the sandbar away from the kite surfers because kite surfers can move so quickly when they come down.”

After helping the group get all settled, Langeliers returned to the group’s rental home to fix dinner.

Inskeep and two other youth workers stayed with the group.

Piecing together what happened from youth on the trip, Langeliers said the group had walked out onto the sandbar. The students were boxed in on purpose by the staff. A short time later, one of the students stepped onto what she called a shelf.

“More kids began

stepping off and the more movement there was, the more the shelf began to give way from under their feet,” she said. “Some of the kids were able to self-correct and get to safety, but four were struggling.

As the shelf gave way, the students began to be pulled under the water by a strong undertow.

Inskeep ran to the water, followed closely by Shaun Martin, a youth volunteer. The men began to work to get the students to safety.

“Shaun was able to get two of the kids on the sand right away.

He and Andy went back for the other students.”

As the rescue efforts intensified, the students began helping one another, some pulling others back farther from the deep water and others keeping them from going back in the water to help, Langeliers said. Four students ran to call 911.

“Help could not be deployed fast enough,” she said.

“The area was so large and even screaming was not helping. No one could hear them.”

It was then that a student was able to get the attention of a windsurfer. The man, who Langeliers said was named Talon Jesson, first made his way to Inskeep who told him to move on to another student who was going under

water quickly. The windsurfer was able to scoop the student up out of the water. A jet skier then flagged down a boat that helped get the student to safety.

Martin, who has participated in triathlons, began swimming toward 11year-old Brandan Raley. With the undertow working against him, he was able to reach Brandan, putting him on his back with the boy’s arms wrapped around his neck. He then began working against the current to get the boy to safety, according to Jim Raley, Brandan’s father.

With the water rushing over his face and the undertow pulling him beneath the surface of the water, Martin took the youth and placed him on his back to try and keep him above the water and out of the undertow.

In doing so, he noticed Brandan was no longer breathing, almost immediately the boy’s body went limp.

“Shaun began to go underwater himself and then thrust Brandan up into the air, hoping the force would help him to begin to breathe,” Jim said. “Shaun was drowning and starting to lose consciousness. He held onto Brandan as long as he could.”

“He let go of Brandan involuntarily because he was

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 24 day of August, 2020, James & Hilda Fannin filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 788 LaFontaine Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Legal Description: A part of Lot Number Three (3) in Union Mills in the City of Wabash, being in Reserve Number Nineteen (19), in Township Number Twenty-seven (27) North, of Range Number Six ( 6) East, the portion of said above described lot, described as follows: Commencing at a point on LaFontaine Avenue, fifty-six (56) feet south of the northwest corner of said lot; thence northeast on a line parallel with the north line of said lot to the east line thereof, and a point fifty-six (56) feet south of the Northeast comer thereof; thence south on the east line of said lot eighty-four (84) feet; thence southwest on a line parallel with the north line of said lot to said LaFontaine Avenue; thence north along said LaFontaine Avenue eighty-four (84) feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 788 LaFontaine Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992.

The description of the action requested in the petition is build a garage (24x32) on property beside 788 LaFontaine Ave. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 17 day of September, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 08/26/20

drowning himself,” Kris Raley, Brandan’s mother said. “We know he did the best he could.”

Shortly before 7 p.m., Drew Goode, a youth sponsor with the group, called 911 reporting five to six individuals in distress off the sandbar.

When Hood County Sheriff ’s deputies arrived, two of the group were unaccounted for, Inskeep and Brandan.

“They were caught in the current so quickly and it was trying to drag them down like a weight,” said Langeliers, who arrived back at the

area shortly after 7 p.m.

“My daughter called me and I rushed to the beach,” she said.

Another youth sponsor, Jemima Dougherty, stayed back at the rental home to be ready for the students to return.

When Langeliers arrived at the beach, she and youth sponsor Trish Martin collected the students and moved them to a dry area on the sand.

She then made her way to Martin who was coming out of the water.

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STATE OF INDIANA WABASH COUNTY, SS: IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT CAUSE NO. 85C01-2007-EU-000051 ) ) FRANCIS B. BUSHELL, JR., DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on July 8, 2020, Sherri Grim was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Francis B. Bushell, Jr., deceased, who died on June 30, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the Office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY STATE OF INDIANA IN THE MATTER OF THE UNSUPERVISED ESTATE OF PENNY D, SISTO, Deceased CAUSE N0.:85C01-2005-EU-000038 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that James W. Smith, was, on the 5th day of May 2020, appointed as Personal Representatives of the Estate of Penny D. Sisto, deceased, who died on the 20th day of April, 2020.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file a claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 5th day of May, 2020.

Lori J. Draper, Clerk Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana Elden E. Stoops, Jr. (#1827-85) Attorney for the Estate Law Offices of Elden E. Stoops, Jr., P.C. 204 West Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 (260)982-8511 Phone, (260)982-8022 Fax, ees@stoopslaw.com 8/19, 8/26/20

TO THE OWNERS OF THE WITHIN DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE Sheriff Sale File number: Date & Time of Sale: Sale Location:

Judgment to be Satisfied: Cause Number: Plaintiff: Defendant:

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, July 8, 2020.

Lori J. Draper CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA Timothy J. Bloom, Attorney No: 2791-92 BLOOM GATES SHIPMAN & WHITELEATHER, LLP 119 South Main St., P.O. Box 807, Columbia City, Indiana 46725 Attorneys for the Estate, 260-248-8900 8/19, 8/26/20

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION TO VACATE CERTAIN STREETS AND ALLEYS SOUTH OF THE LAGRO CEMETERY Notice is hereby given that on September 14th, 2020 at 6:00P.M. the Lagro Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider the passage of an ordinance to vacate certain unimproved portions of Jefferson, Canal and Spencer Streets along with portions of some alleys located along side or between them all located at the north edge of Lagro, IN. The requested vacation is the unimproved right of way immediately south of the Lagro Township Cemetery from the eastern edge of its intersection with Canal Street to the western edge of an alley running roughly north and south west of Spencer Street, Jefferson Street west from the eastern edge of its intersection with Canal Street through to the western edge of an alley running roughly north and south west of Spencer Street, Webster Street from the western edge of its intersection with Canal Street to the western edge of Spencer Street, Canal Street from the northern edge of its intersection with Webster Street to the northern edge of its intersection with the unimproved right away that is immediately south of the Lagro Township Cemetery, Spencer Street from the southern edge of its intersection with Webster Street to the northern edge of its intersection with the unimproved right away that is immediately south of the Lagro Township Cemetery, the right of way running roughly north south, between Canal Street and Spencer Street from the southern edge of its intersection with Webster Street to the northern edge of its intersection with the unimproved right away that is immediately south of the Lagro Township Cemetery, and the right of way next west of Spencer Street from its intersection with Webster Street to the northern edge of its intersection with the unimproved right away that is immediately south of the Lagro Township Cemetery.

A map showing the streets and rights of way to be vacated and all of the necessary information related thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of Lagro, Indiana, Lagro Town Hall, 230 Buchanan Street, Lagro, Indiana 46941 from 8:00 a.m. - 11 :30 a.m. and 1 :30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday until the time of the public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on September 14th, 2020.

The public hearing will be held by said Town Council of Lagro, Indiana on the 14th day of September 2020 at 6:00 P.M. in the Town Council Chambers at 230 Buchanan Street, Lagro, IN 46941 at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

The Town of Lagro desires to make reasonable accommodations to persons with handicaps or disabilities in order that all persons may full participate in Public Meetings. In that regard, if you need reasonable accommodations to attend and participate in a public meeting, you are to contact the Clerk-Treasurer, 230 Buchanan Street, Lagro, Indiana 46941, (260) 782-2451 8:00 a.m. 11 :30 a.m. and 1 :30 p.m. - 3 :30 p.m. at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please indicate the accommodation requested and every reasonable effort will be made to comply with your request.

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85-20-0018-SS Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10:00 am Wabash County Sheriff's Department Basement Miami St Entrance, 79 W Main Street $68,577.25 85C01-1911-MF-000964 VANDERBILT MORTGAGE & FINANCE, INC. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CARLOS R. CASE (IN REM) and JANICE S. CASE, WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. AND TREASURER OF WABASH COUNTY

By virtue of a certified copy of a decree to me, directed from the Clerk of Superior/Circuit Court of Wabash County Indiana, requiring me to make the sum as provided for in said DECREE, with interest and cost, I will expose at public sale to the highest bidder at the date, time and location listed above, the fee simple of the whole body of Real Estate, a certain tract or parcel of land described as follows: A parcel of land lying in the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 27 North, Range 7 East, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the southwest comer of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence East 2,463.12 feet to the intersection of the centerlines of America Road and State Road 124; thence on an assumed bearing of North 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the centerline of said America Road a distance of 495.70 feet to a railroad spike, said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING of the following described parcel of land; thence South 87 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds West a distance of 217.55 feet to an 1/2" iron rebar; thence North 00 degrees 29 minutes 20 seconds East a distance of 327.15 feet to an 1/2" iron rebar; thence South 89 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East a distance of 198.00 feet to a railroad spike on the centerline of America Road; thence South 03 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the centerline of said America Road a distance of 316.35 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the above described parcel of land.

Said parcel lies totally within Lagro Township, Wabash County, Indiana. Containing 1.533 acres. Subject to any and all easements, restrictions and/or protective covenants of public record which may apply to the above property. Also a 2001 Mobile Home, VIN# VP8676ABIN Commonly Known as: 5874 S. AMERICA ROAD, WABASH, IN 46992 Parcel No. 85-15-35-300-006.000-003, VIN# VP8676ABIN Together with rents, issues, income and profits thereof, this sale will be made without relief from valuation or appraisement laws.

In accordance to the requirements of IC 32-29-7-3, this Notice shall also represent service of Notice of Sale of this real estate upon the owners. *An entire Sheriff’s Sale may be cancelled due to inclement weather or other county emergencies. If the entire Sheriff's Sale is cancelled, each parcel will be cancelled. Each parcel will be assigned to the next available sale (normally 2 months from original sale). This will allow compliance with Indiana Code concerning posting, publication, and serving time frames. Also, new Sheriff's Sale fees will be assessed and the parcels will be automatically readvertised. The plaintiff will be responsible for the new fees and advertising costs.

Angela L Thompson, Plaintiffs Attorney Attorney No. 24458-82 Angela L. Thompson, PLLC Property 2200 East Parrish Avenue must be Building C, Suite LL107 vacated by day of the Owensboro, KY 42303 sheriff sale (270) 663-1071

Ryan Baker, Sheriff By: Connie Rich, Administrative Assistant Phone: (260) 563-8891 Lagro Township

The Sheriff's Department does not warrant the accuracy of the commonly known address published herein.

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Fallen hero “He was in shock. I looked at Shaun and it was just as if he had a look of hopelessness. I just knew at that moment it was Andy and Brandan,” she said. “I knew it was going to be a recovery at that point. Too much time had passed.”

She then began searching for people to help locate the missing members of their group. She reached out to boaters, kite surfers and jet skiers, but they found nothing.

As students waited for answers, strangers began to come over and prayed with them and to offer them comfort.

To just sit with them silently as they wept, Langeliers shared.

“People came out of nowhere and were praying and helping the kids. The sheriff ’s office and rescue workers were praying with us,” she said.

“Two teens from the area named Faith and Chad ran to get help and then helped the kids. All of (the students) were so calm and so strong. They rose to the occasion and God showed up.”

“Every single person played their part

perfectly to the absolute best of their ability,” Goode said.

“And what can only be God’s work, everyone was placed where they could play to their strengths.”

Approximately 45 minutes after the initial 911 call, an individual on the Washington side of the Columbia River reported someone appeared to be floating near the mouth of the White Salmon River. Brandan’s body was pulled from the water and life-saving efforts were administered. He was pronounced dead at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, according to the Hood River County Sheriff ’s Office.

Inskeep’s body was recovered at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 6, according to the Skamania County Sheriff ’s Office.

Boaters located his body near milepost 54 on Highway 14, more than nine miles from where he had gone into the water.

In the days that followed the tragic accident, the Ridgefield church, youth and Inskeep and

...continued from Page 21 Brandan’s family and friends have not just mourned their loss, they have celebrated their lives. Shortly after returning home, a student from the church’s youth group shared John 15:13 on the group’s Facebook page. It reads, “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend.”

“Andy was within reach to get to safety, but he tried to save Brandan,” Langeliers said. “He was the most amazing man and I am so fortunate to have known him.”

That Inskeep would put others’ lives before his own, does not surprise Brandan’s parents. “(Brandan) and Andy were so similar.

They both worked to connect to people and they did it as a ministry,” Jim said.

“They both lived to make others’ lives better.”

“My son was a terrific kid. He was empathetic and he connected with family, church and strangers. If he met you, within two hours you were his buddy.”

Inskeep’s wife, former Wabash resident

Maria (Swinger), said her husband was a man who made people feel like they were important.

“Andy loved people and he loved building relationships. He would do whatever was needed to connect with people,” she said. “He would learn card games, take up an interest in different sports just to be able to connect with his students and others.”

“Relationships mattered to him. People mattered to Andy. “(Brandan) had a good heart,” Kris Raley said. “He was fun loving, compassionate. He was all in and generous with his love.

“He knew who Jesus was and accepted Jesus when he was five years old. He lived his life for Jesus. We are very proud of who he is.

We were in no way ready for this, but we have hope and know that he was rescued from those waters and is with Jesus.”

Brandan was the middle child of his family, having a younger sister and older brother.

“He never had a bad day,” his mother said. “He did great in school and was wonderful with his little sister. He loved foxes and would write her stories about foxes and then read them to her.”

Brandan would have celebrated his 12th birthday on Aug. 11 Inskeep’s wife, Maria, is at peace with what has happened. Andy died doing what he loved most, teaching teens about Jesus and saving them, spiritually and physically, she shared.

“If I had to experience this again, just so one more person could know the Kingdom of Heaven I would,” she said the day following her husband’s death. “It’s what he would want.”

A true friend, man of God and spiritual leader, Inskeep lived his life to lead students to a relationship with Jesus, one where they would experience the love, grace and mercies of Christ, his wife says.

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Fallen hero “He died demonstrating first-hand what it means to lay one’s life down for a friend,” she said.

“Inskeep’s legacy will be that he lived like Christ until the very end.”

A memorial service for Inskeep will take place Aug. 23 at 2:30 p.m. at the Wabash Friends Church, Wabash. His family asks that preferred memorials be given to the Andrew J. Inskeep Memorial

Scholarship fund through Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene, 747 Pioneer St, Ridgefield, Wash.

98642, or at https://pushpay.com/ g/ridgenaz?src=hpp.

A Celebration of Life for Brandan took place Saturday, Sat., Aug. 15, at Woodland Christian Church, Woodland, Wash. A fund has been set up to help the family financially. Donations can be sent in the

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family’s name to Woodland Christian Church, or through a GoFund Me page at https://gf.me/u/ynjr y2.

A smiling Andrew Inskeep (left) and a photo of Inskeep with his wife, a former Wabash resident, Maria SwingerInskeep. Photos provided.

Editor’s note: this story is reprinted due to the story not being run in it’s entirety in last week’s issue.

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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Recommended Tech for Students

Shopping for school supplies once entailed stocking up on pens, pads and notebooks. Students today still buy many of the same items, though they also now stock up on electronics.

Technology and education now go hand-in-hand. For students to find success both in and out of the classroom, the right tech can make all the difference. ¡ High-speed internet: connectivity is key in a digitally driven world.

Students need access to the internet for homework, lectures, email, entertainment, and much more. The faster your internet speed the better.

According to the resource HighSpeedInternet.co m, streaming videos on a single device or web browsing requires between five

and 40 Mbps.

Downloading large files or using multiple devices simultaneously requires high speeds.

When accessing the internet via smartphones, make sure your plan has unlimited data or provides enough data to ensure interruptions do not occur.

Laptop or notebook computer: Laptops and notebook devices are similar in that both offer many types of software preloaded that a student will need.

The devices seem interchangeable, but there are some differences. Laptops are generally larger than sleek, light notebooks.

Notebooks are sized to fit easily into backpacks.

Notebooks tend to have minimal features, including less RAM capacity

and slower speeds, helping to keep their costs down. Some notebooks may have very small amounts of hard drive storage space, requiring users to purchase external storage devices.

Headphones: Most schools now require students to have their own dedicated pair of earbuds or over-theear headphones so that work conducted on a computer does not disturb others also working on their own devices.

Headphones also can make it easier to hear and comprehend videos and other digital lessons while doing homework.

Chargers/battery packs: Devices must maintain power to help kids learn.

Students can benefit from having a backup charger or battery pack to maintain functionality on their devices.

Storage and charging base: keeping electronics neat and accessible for the family may mean rethinking countertop or other storage spaces.

Charging stations hold multiple devices and allow them to charge simultaneously.

Touchscreen pen: Many notebook and laptop computers have touchscreens that respond to pens/styluses and make drawing or writing on the screen more detailed.

Printer/scanner: While many schools have adopted paperless formats, there may come a time when printing an assignment or report is necessary. A quality ink-jet printer can fit the bill. A scanner to scan photos or documents also makes it easier to complete assignments.

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‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Wabash County EVERYTHING SALE! Saturday only, Aug. 29, 8am-6pm. 3737 E. 250 S. (Dora Road). Lots of everything and everything must go!

EXTRA LARGE Rummage Sale: Thurs. & Fri. 9-5, A little bit of everything, furniture. Take 24 W to Old 24, turn left, 1st building on right.

RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, August 29, 8am2pm. 1933 E. State Road 124, Wabash. Girls clothing newborn to 5T, juniors, misses & plus-size clothing, toys, oak entertainment center, miscellaneous household items.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 8:30am4:30pm. 5325 E. 975 S., LaFontaine. (Take America Road south to 975 S. then turn east.) Clothing: adult and children sizes, variety of boys 7-8, some 4-5 and toddler sizes. Shoes, purses, king & queen comforter sets, Yamaha keyboard, toys, fabric & sewing supplies, household items & many more!

T H U R S D AY- S U N D AY: August 27-30, 9am-2pm.

6729 S. 400 W., Wabash.

Variety of items including name-brand handbags, clothing & home decor, vintage items. Practicing social distancing. Mask friendly!

YARD SALE: Saturday, August 29, 9am-2pm. 1004 N. St. Rd. 115 (runs parallel to 15). Mid-century chair, desk, display cabinet, and TV cabinet.

Double size metal cabinet with shelves. Crates, 6pc. vintage rattan set.

Porcelain tables, original holiday items, attic staircase - in package, wooden ladders, 7ft macrame with accessories, and more!

Wabash City

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Wabash City cont.

GARAGE SALE: Tons of fall decor, tons of household items, some baby boy stuff, boys youth, women clothing, shoes and more!

Thursday, August 27, 5pm8pm; Friday, August 28, 8am-4pm. 3161 S. Bailey Road.

MULTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: 715 Linlawn Drive.

Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm. New floor cleaners (Bissell, Hoover, Shark), shop tools, yard tools, ladders, TV, bicycle, teen boys S-L, XS men shirts, jeans & shoes, kerosene heater, electric heater, microwave, household decor, women shoes, purses & clothes, men leather jacket 4XL & chaps, women 5XL, tandem trailer 6x16, grill, Lawn Boy selfpropelled mower.

GARAGE SALE: 1375 Adams Street. Friday 8/28 and Saturday 8/29, 9am3pm. Tools, old Army collectibles and books, lots of miscellaneous.

North Manchester GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 29, 9am2pm. 401 N. Mill, North Manchester. Nice, clean clothing - all sizes, boys 6mo-16. Safety First 4-in-1 car seat, strollers, toys, books, DVDs, kids bikes, computer chair, hope chest, glass TV stand, bedding, home decor, Christmas, primitives, and more.

Manchester University is seeking a

Safety Of icer Please visit our website at:

www.manchester.edu for detailed position descriptions and instructions on how to apply.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who further diversify our faculty and staff are warmly welcome.

NOW HIRING Immediate openings at Specification

Hiring: • UTILITY OPERATORS • PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR • ELECTRICIAN • RECEIVING SUPERVISOR Excellent Benefits: •Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance •401k Savings Plan

•Attendance Bonus •Paid Holidays •Vacation

Please Apply at: Real Alloy: 4525 W. Old 24 Wabash, IN www.realalloy.com Real Alloy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OUTDOOR YARD sale at Christian Fellowship Church, 1002 E. St. Rd. 114. August 27th, 28th 9am-4pm and 29th 10am1pm. Saturday the 29th will be our fill a 13 gallon bag for $1! Last hour of sale everything FREE!!

Lots of new items!! All clothes 25cents. Lots of odds and ends. Bake sale goods as well. Something for everyone!

Farm 4400 J.D. COMPACT Tractor, like new.. R4 tires, hydrostatic transmission, 189 hours. Rear PTO, mid PTO, 3 pt. hitch, 4W Drive.

420 Loader, 6’ 3pt box, 7’ rear 3pt 7-way blade. $15,000. 260-760-2329 or 260-248-4964.

Real Estate

Wanted 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.

FOR SALE by owner: 1640 & 1648 Pike Street, Wabash. $150,000 for both. Call 260-571-3842.

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‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $9.50 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 5:00 on Fridays

Mobile Homes

14X70 RECENTLY REFURBISHED: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, in very good condition. Move-in ready, in Roanoke, $12,000. 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

FOR RENT: North Manchester - 2 bedroom apartment, stove/refrigerator furnished, washer/dryer hookup, big yard, remodeled bathroom, $525/month plus utilities. 1 bedroom house. Stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer furnished.

Attached garage, large yard, remodeled bathroom, 1 block from University. $575/month, tenant pays utilities. Call 260-9822763, leave message.

Services

2005 DODGE Dakota for sale. 6-speed manual, $3,500. 260-330-1567.

HANDICAP VAN for sale.

1995 Dodge. Everything works, $3,800. 260-3301567.

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GREAT OVER 55 living! In LaFontaine. Larger 1 bedroom apartment.

NO PETS! $450.00 month plus deposit. Newly remodeled, cable, trash, and water furnished. Nice private patio.

Laundry mat and mail service on site. Call for application 260-571-4414.

Looking for that sincere, honest, Christian lady for dining and dating. Please respond to: Box 469 c/o The Paper, PO Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

WANTED PLUMBER:

CDL TRAINEE PROGRAM AT WABASH TRUCKING! Wabash trucking is looking for dependable men and women to join our trainee program to become Class A CDL drivers. Trainees will be paid while undergoing a comprehensive training program with one of our experienced drivers. Once training is complete and a CDL is obtained the trainee will be placed in a driver position within our growing company. Wabash Trucking offers competitive pay, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Apply online at

www.wabashtrucking.com 260-274-0393 • 1090 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN

Service and Installation Technician Residential, Commercial and Industrial Five (5) years experience is required. Full benefits.

Call for appointment 260-563-5772 or email your resume to qualityelectric429@gmail.com

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