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Summer Theatre students take to the stage

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Local junior high and high school students from around the county performed on stage June 25 and 26. The performances showcased the students’ theatrical knowledge and skillsets developed in Honeywell Arts & Entertainment’s 2021 Summer Theatre Camps.

The camps were led by Education Media Manager Jessica Keffaber. Summer Theatre Camp provided opportunities for students to learn the basics of stage performance in an engaging, hands-on learning environment.

This summer, the program had four camps. The K-2 grade camp was Creative Movement and 3-5 grade camp was Improv and Rhythm. Those camps were 2-week camps and performed in Legacy Hall on Friday, June 18.

The 6-8 grade camp performed a Vaudeville show, written and directed by Ham Sadler.

Vaudeville shows were developed around the turn of the previous century by traveling companies touring through cities and towns and presenting family-oriented entertainment. The shows were made up of a series of separate, unrelated acts grouped together on a common playbill.

Often the touring company was augmented by local acts to fill the bill and give local artists an opportunity to showcase their acts. Many big-name artists of the mid-20th century got their start in vaudeville. These include Jack

Addie France performed her original monologue during the 9-12 grade performance. Photo provided.

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Benny, Milton Berle, The Three Stooges, Bob Hope and Judy Garland, among many othPerformers from the 6-8 grade Summer Theatre camp share an improv exercise as part ers. of their Vaudeville show. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

“It has been a real joy to direct these young ladies and gentlemen,” said Sadler. “They have been challenged to perform outside their comfort zone but have risen to the occasion. There were some interesting things about our playbill. One of the skits was written by students in the Media Arts program, which is a collaboration between Heartland Career Center and the Honeywell

By Mandy Mahan Foundation. ‘The Audition,’ which preceded the Miner’s mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com Daughter script, grew out of a discussion during rehearsals about casting. I am proud to report that the S u s a n future of live theater and entertainment is in good hands.

Garrett was These junior-high students are picking the torch up and installed as carrying it on in their own entertaining way.” national presiPerformers in the 6-8 grade performance were: dent of Kappa Luke Blossom, Wabash Middle School Delta Phi Caroline Catt, Wabash Middle School Sorority on Evie Collett, Manchester Jr. Sr. High School June 19 at the Allison Edmond, Sharp Creek Elementary School Embassy Suites Samantha Gornto, Peru Jr. High School Hotel in Kansas Brynnlie Gouvan, Southwood Elementary School City, Mo. Elli Hall, Wabash Middle School She was initiLanie Linkenhoker, Manchester Intermediate School ated into the Lillian Linkenhoker, Manchester Intermediate School Wabash chapMalia Mahan, Southwood Jr. Sr. High School ter, Gamma Malery McKee, Manchester Intermediate School Omega, in Jiaye Myers, Manchester Jr. Sr. High School April of 1972 Lee Palmer, Wabash Middle School SUSAN GARRETT and has served Amaya Sellers, Wabash Middle School as a dedicated Brett Shull, Wabash Middle School member, including seven years as a National Mallory Tart, Wabash Middle School Officer.

The 9-12 grade camp created and performed an original “After attending my first National show.

Convention in 1979 in Nashville, Tenn., as “Hope was the theme of this original, full-length stage official pianist, I knew I wanted to aspire to performance written and performed by students,” said Keffaber, director. “The students spent time during the first be National President someday,” Garrett told The Paper of Wabash County. “As the years two weeks of camp writing monologues that would bring rolled by, I was active in several other their own stories to life. They also performed songs that go National offices and also stayed active in my along with the theme of hope.” local chapter. I have worked up through the Performers in the 9-12 grade performance were: ranks and waited my turn to become Addie France, Northfield High School President.”

Alexa Johnson, Wabash High School Finally, her aspirations have become a realMarcus Haynes, Wabash High School ity.

Xavier Hughes, Wabash High School “Not everyone has the honor and opportuBreanna Keefer, Wabash High School nity to become National President,” said Karigan Long, Wabash High School Garrett. “My heart was overwhelmed when I Meryn Norman, Southwood High School was elected. I am now leading the sorority Jessica Parker, Homeschool forward the next two years. As you attend the Yzabelle Stangl, Northfield High School annual conventions, you make new friends Normally, the summer theatre camps spend their time throughout the United States and also savor rehearsing and performing full length musicals, but due to the friendships of past years. It’s a connecthe COVID-19 pandemic, things were a bit different this tion of sisterhood through the sorority.” year.

Aside from leading the sorority, Garrett “Due to COVID, we set cap limits on our camps this year will have seven officers on her team to help out of safety,” said Keffaber. “With this change, we decided with keeping accurate histories. She will also that we wouldn’t attempt to perform our usual type of be in charge of monthly bulletins and quarshows. Our older camp in the past has performed fullterly magazine publications, appointing comlength musicals such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and

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Various Fourth of July events planned in area

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July this year in Wabash County.

On Friday, July 2, there will be a fireworks celebration, labeled Freedom Fest, and put on by the Olive Branch Church, at Long Lake Resort.

This celebration will start at 6:30 p.m., with free food starting at 6:45, kids’ games starting at 7:15, worship and baptisms starting at 8:15 and fireworks beginning at dusk. All are welcome.

On Saturday, July 3, two fireworks celebrations will take place.

Manchester University, Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester present the 2021 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Manchester High School on Saturday, July 3.

The rain date is July 4.

The free celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Manchester Civic Band. Families and individuals are encouraged to come early to find a spot.

Lawn chairs or blan-

kets will make viewing more comfortable.

Parking is available at Manchester High School, Manchester Administrative Building and Manchester Recreation Association lots.

The North Manchester Fire Department will light up the sky with fireworks over the high school baseball field about 10 p.m.

“Thanks to the firefighters who volunteer their time to set up and run the show. They do an awesome job every year,” said Alexis Young, Manchester University assistant vice president for facilities and auxiliary operations.

Young, Manchester Community Schools Business Manager Jeremy Markham and Town Manager Adam Penrod organized the overall event.

For the safety of guests, no alcohol, sparklers or personal fireworks are permitted.

Roann’s Fourth of July weekend is having their usual celebration with the town having rummage sales on Friday and Saturday, July 2-3.

Saturday will be breakfast in the Roann Covered

BMV sets holiday hours All Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicle (BMV) branches will be closed Saturday, July 3, through Monday, July 5, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

All branches will resume regularly

scheduled business hours on Tuesday, July 6.

For a complete list of branch locations and hours, to complete an online transaction, or to find a 24hour BMV Connect kiosk near you visit IN.gov/BMV.

Bridge, sponsored by the Bridge Association and The Roann First Brethren Church from 7-10 a.m.

Antique tractor pulls also on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. with weigh in at 9 a.m. at the pull field. Roann Lions Club on Saturday, July 3. at 5:30pm will have a horse pull also at the pull field.

Fireworks will then be held at dusk.

The North Manchester Fireworks will be launching from Manchester High School at duck, and the Town of Roann will be setting off their fireworks.

The Roann Fourth of July celebration will also include town-wide rummage sales on Friday and Saturday. Saturday, there will be a breakfast in the Roann

Michelle Sparling, a teacher at Southwood Jr.-Sr. High School, received $72 for the project “The Week” Engaging News in Current Events on Teacher Appreciation Day, from SONIC Drive-In. To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC Drive-In donated $1.5

million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 4. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation helped fund more than 7,000 teacher requests across the country in need of critical resources.

“Teachers took this past year head-on, engineering a variety of innovative meth-

ods to keep their students learning in both in-person and virtual classrooms,” said Lori Abou Habib, chief marketing officer for SONIC. SONIC is committed to helping teachers now in this time of need, and all year long. Through Limeades for Learning, SONIC has donated more than $19 million to public school teachers, helping more than 36,000 teachers and nearly 7.4 million students.

Covered Bridge, sponsored by the Bridge Association and The Roann First Brethren Church from 7-10 a.m.

Antique tractor pulls will be on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. with weigh in at 9 a.m. at the pull field.

On Saturday at 5:30 p.m. the Roann Lions Club will have a horse pull, also at the pull field. Fireworks will be held at dusk.

Wabash will set off fireworks at Field of Dreams at dusk on Sunday, July 4.

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Community Foundation back in its office

By Eric Christiansen

Nov. 19, 2016 is a day that members of the Community Foundation of Wabash County, along with business owners and apartment tenants on the 200 block of North Manchester’s East Main Street, will never forget.

In the early hours of that morning, a fire engulfed the west-end portion of the building at 216 E. Main Street. The fire spread to the second story of the Strauss Building at 218-222 East Main Street, the home of the Community Foundation of Wabash County, as well as Tiede Metz and Downs, P.C., home to attorney Al Schlitt, and the accounting firm of Terrill and Company.

Fast-forward to the announcement of a renovation plan and

groundbreaking for the Strauss Building on Jan. 20, 2020, and finally, to the completion and ribbon cutting celebration on June 25, 2021, and the Community Foundation of Wabash County is back home.

“Behind this moment are decades and decades of very dedicated citizens who were critical to the Foundation to bring us to this point,” said Patty Grant, Strauss family member and Community Foundation Executive Director. “This building was established as a flour exchange.

My great-great-grandfather (Daniel Strauss) had a mill chain and a grain mill in this building.

It’s really a big moment to see the building being used again.”

North Manchester Town Manager Adam Penrod spoke to the

crowd gathered for the ribbon cutting on June 25, recalling the day of the fire and how the community rallied..

Grow Wabash County President and CEO Keith Gillenwater added his appreciation for the Community Foundation.

“We have worked together a lot recently as we’ve engaged in the One 85 initiative and have partnered for a lot of years,” he said.

“They’ve been longtime investors for not only Grow Wabash County but a lot of other initiatives we’ve undertaken over the years.”

As community members were treated to an open house to tour the newly-renovated building throughout the day, Brian Howenstine, Community Foundation Board President, expressed his appreciation for

all that went into the project.

“First, thank you to the Strauss family for this beautiful building. We thank you for your generosity and your kindness,” he said. “We are so excited to be here in this facility and its fresh and new look.”

Howenstine noted that the Board named the conference room on the southwest side of the building the “Strauss Family Community Room”.

“We thank the collaboration with Grow Wabash County and everybody in town that works alongside us,” he said. “There

Patty Grant and Brian Howenstine, Community Foundation executive director and president, respectively, cut the ribbon. Photo provided are hundreds of partners the Community Foundation works with every day. The staff does all the heavy lifting, and I can speak for the whole board that we are extremely happy that the work you do

is inspiring.”

Grant concluded the ribbon-cutting ceremony with some final words.

“One of my favorite expressions is, ‘If you want to go fast, go by yourself. If you want

to go far, take other people with you.’” she said. “For all partners, from Grow Wabash County to United Fund, and all the wonderful people we get to work with: We’re going far.”

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Founder’s Day plans take shape

Gypsy Soul Vintage Market coming to Wabash — twice The Gypsy Soul Vintage Market is coming to Wabash for the 2021 Founders Day celebration.

On Saturday, Sept.

18, the collective group of small business vendors will be located at Paradise Spring Historical Park on the upper level near the food trucks.

Gypsy Soul Vintage Market is best described on its website: “Gypsy Soul Vintage Market was born from Sara’s dream to create a new kind of market. One that was full of variety and had something for everyone.

“She wanted the vintage and antiques, mixed with Bohemian, eclectic and healing arts that she created in her own small business.

While also bringing in a mix of handcrafted goods, artisans and the boutiques.

“You might see a Gypsy Vardo (wagon), Gypsy horses, Old World demonstrations, Tarot readers, Reiki sessions, Henna Tattoos, even camels at a Gypsy Soul Vintage Market!”

Sara is Sara Belcher. Dax Belcher is her husband. The Belchers are regional co-managers of four Chapman’s Brewing Co., including the one located at 233 S. Miami St. in Wabash.

The Belchers, who currently live on Barbee Lake near Leesburg, have strong ties to Wabash County, especially Sara. Her parents graduated from Manchester High School and her aunt and uncle are Cindy and Larry Hoffman, former owners of Hoffman Nursery.

“We also like to kayak on the Eel River,” she said. “Our favorite trip is between Laketon and the bridge at Ind. 15.”

Gypsy Soul Vintage Market will be bringing between 100 and 150 vendors into Wabash on Founders Day, she said. They have a database of around 400 vendors.

For a preview of what’s to come, the market’s “Peace, Love & Patina” edition will be at Paradise Spring on Aug. 20 (3-9 p.m.) and Aug. 21 (9 a.m. to

Dax and Sara Belcher 3 p.m.) during the Dave Kunkel CruiseIn at the Honeywell Center. Trolley No. 85 will be available to shuttle visitors back and forth.

Both “Peace, Love & Patina” and “Founders Day” shows will be free.

The Gypsy Vardo wagon is owned by Dave Miller of North Manchester. “He has confirmed,” Belcher said. The Gypsy horse is tentative, and the camel will be a no-show, unfortunately.

Maria Smyth, Founders Day Festival committee chairman and owner of The Eclectic Shoppe, said the Gypsy Soul Vintage Market is a “win-win for Wabash. This is the best show of its kind in Northeastern Indiana.”

Smyth also took the occasion to announce a wreath decorating contest in conjunction with Founders Day. There will be three categories: Holiday, Seasonal and

Miscellaneous.

Contestants may enter a wreath in one, two or all three categories. This will be a silent auction with all proceeds going to the Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant.

All entries must be delivered to Paradise Spring by 11:30 a.m.

Sept. 18 at the pavilion. Bidding will be from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Winning bidders will be called at the close of bidding and should be picked up by 4 p.m. Those not picked up can be picked up at City Hall on Monday (Sept. 20).

There will be a judge’s pick award for their favorite entry and the wreath maker will receive a prize.

Both the 2020 and 2021 queens will be in the Founders Day parade, which begins at 10 a.m. and winds through the downtown. Katie Jones, the 2020 winner, did not appear in the parade because the festival was canceled because

of the Covid-19 pandemic. This year’s winner will be crowned on July 30.

The festival is also having a Little Miss and Mister Pageant on Sept. 3, during First Friday, and the winners will also ride in the parade.

The pageant will be open to boys and girls ages 4 to 7. There will be a limit of 15 girls and 15 boys. There is a $10 entry fee to fund the event. All monies left over will go to the Wabash County Festivals Scholarship Pageant.

Each contestant will be interviewed by the 2020 Festival Queen, Katie Jones. A panel of three judges will pick the winners.

Entry forms can be picked up during July First Friday (July 2) or at Wabash City Hall. Entry forms must be turned in by Aug. 20 at City Hall or mailed to City Hall at 202 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992.

The pageant is being sponsored by Benson & Son LLC. For more information, call Chris Benson at 260-5719391.

Parade entries are now being accepted.

Interested groups and individuals can call Bev Vanderpool at City Hall at 571-4171 for more information or to sign up.

Volunteers for the day’s events are also being sought. The person to contact is Patty Godfroy at 260563-9622.

Mark Hobbs (from left), Heartland Career Center Director; Eric Fawcett, BSB President and CEO; Kari Gish, BSB Ag and Commercial Loan Officer; David Terflinger, Heartland Career Center Board President and Manchester Community School Board President; Haley Leon, Branch Manager, BSB North Manchester. Photo provided

Bippus State Bank donates funds to Heartland project The Bippus State Bank (BSB) recently donated $25,000 towards the development of the Heartland Adult Education Career Center, an expansion of the Heartland Learning Center in Wabash, Indiana. The Career Center has an opportunity to receive funding up to $5 million with a 20 percent match requirement.

“We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to support our

community and help fund this project,” stated Haley Leon, Branch Manager, Bippus State Bank of North Manchester.

“The impact of this center on the citizens and businesses in Wabash and Huntington counties is incalculable and we’re proud to get behind a project of t h i s magnitude,” Leon continued.

The new 37,000 square foot building

will become an adult education center focused on advanced manufacturing and health credentials. It will serve low-income and unemployed individuals, those requiring further training, veterans and eligible spouses, ex-offenders, adults without a diploma or with basic skill deficiency and individuals between 151 and 200 percent of the federal poverty line.

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Southwood students receive various honors The following students were recognized at the 2020-21 Southwood High School Academic Awards Program on Monday, May 24: Department Awards Art: Outstanding Advanced 2D Art Student: Bryn Mealy Outstanding Advanced 3D Art Student: Ashley Benavidez Business: Outstanding College & Careers Students: Emma Adams, Ryan Deeter Outstanding Personal Finance Students: Joseph Bland, Marissa Metzger Outstanding Marketing Student: Shantel ReecerCrabtree

Outstanding Professional Career Internship Student: Emily Devore Overall Outstanding Business Department Student: Alix Winer English: Outstanding English 9 Student: Emma Adams Outstanding English 10 Student: Elise Adams Outstanding AP English Language/Comp Student: Bailey Wyatt Outstanding ACP/Dual Credit Students: Natalie Haycraft, Marissa Jones Overall Outstanding English Department Student: Braden Sweet Family and Consumer Science (FACS): Outstanding Nutrition & Wellness Student: Mark McNeeley Outstanding Child Development Student: Katie Coburn Foreign Language: Outstanding Spanish I Student: Emma Adams Outstanding Spanish II Student: Haley Lanning Outstanding Spanish III Student: Marissa Jones Outstanding Spanish IV Student: Zach Roudebush Health/Physical Education: Outstanding Health Student: Emma Adams

Outstanding Female PE Students:

Carrie Collins, Abigail Guyer, Bryn Mealy, Carley Whitesel Outstanding Male PE Students: Casey Boardman, Randy Boone, Micah Smith, Will Winer Mathematics: Outstanding Algebra I Students: Kendall Sarll, Noah Veals Outstanding Geometry Students: Emma Adams, Bryn Mealy Outstanding Algebra II Student: Elise Adams, Dylan Stout, Alaina Winer Outstanding PreCalculus Student: Joseph Bland, Haley Lanning Outstanding Calculus Students: Maggie Ball Outstanding Computer Science Student: Kyle Smith Overall Outstanding Math Student: Skyler Claussen Science: Outstanding Biology I Students: Emma Adams, Randy Boone, Micah Smith, Noah Veals Outstanding Anatomy & Physiology Student: Connor Rich Outstanding Chemistry Student: Elise Adams Overall Outstanding Science Student: Elise Adams Social Studies: Outstanding ACP US History Student: Haley Lanning Outstanding United States History Students: Jarrett Craft, Adam Seacott Outstanding Holocaust Student: Beau Kendall Outstanding Psychology Student: Braden Sweet Outstanding World History Student: Noah Veals Outstanding Current Events Student: Braden Sweet Outstanding Senior Social Studies Student: Marissa Jones Outstanding Student Congress Seniors: Natalie Haycraft, Erin McGouldrick, Shantel Reecer-Crabtree, Alix Winer, Mason Yentes Senior Class Cabinet Members: President – Alix Winer Vice President – Mason Yentes Secretary – Erin McGouldrick

Treasurer – Isabel Davis Chloe Adams Maggie Ball Shantel ReecerCrabtree Presidential Academic Education Awards: Skyler Claussen, Zach Roudebush, Braden Sweet MSDWC Top Senior Academic Awards: Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Mariah Brown, Skyler Claussen, Isabel Davis, Emily Devore, Aaliyah Douglass, Jacob Figert, Natalie Haycraft, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Homero Lopez Martinez, Erin McGouldrick, Zach Roudebush, Braden Sweet, Breklynne Swisher, Alix Winer, Mason Yentes Academic & Technical Honors Diploma Candidates: Chloe Adams, Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Taylor Barnett, Mariah Brown, Tommy Charles, Skyler Claussen, Isabel

Davis, Emily Devore, Aaliyah Douglass, Alex Farr, Jacob Figert, Jack Guyer, Natalie Haycraft, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Gracen Kelley, Capri Lambert, Homero Lopez Martinez, Erin McGouldrick, Shantel Reecer-Crabtree, Zach Roudebush, Elijah Sutton, Braden Sweet, Breklynne Swisher, Alix Winer, Mason Yentes National Honor Society Seniors: Chloe Adams, Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Taylor Barnett, Mariah Brown, Skyler Claussen, Isabel Davis, Emily Devore, Alex Farr, Jacob Figert, Jack Guyer, Natalie Haycraft, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Gracen Kelley, Capri Lambert, Homero Lopez Martinez, Erin McGouldrick, Shantel Reecer-Crabtree, Connor Rich, Zach Roudebush, Elijah Sutton, Braden Sweet, Breklynne Swisher, Alix Winer, Mason Yentes

MSDWC Senior Academic Achievement Awards: Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Mariah Brown, Aaliyah Douglass, Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Homero Lopez Martinez, Erin McGouldrick, Zach Roudebush, Braden Sweet, Breklynne Swisher, Mason Yentes, Chloe Adams, Taylor Barnett, Kaitlyn Beavers, Skyler Claussen, Isabel Davis, Emily Devore, Jacob Figert, Jack Guyer, Natalie Haycraft, Gracen Kelley, Isaac King, Capri Lambert, Shantel ReecerCrabtree, Connor Rich, Elijah Sutton, Cody Swan, Alix Winer MSDWC Junior Academic Achievement Awards: Joseph Bland,

Madison Hipskind, Maddison Hunter, Beau Kendall, Makenlie Lambert, Haley Lanning, Trista Roser, Kloe Teulker, Tyler Whitesel, Bailey Wyatt Southwood Athletics Senior Honor Blanket Awards: Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Alex Farr, Isaac King, Carson Rich, Connor Rich, Elijah Sutton, Braden Sweet, Mason Yentes Southwood Athletics Senior Knight Loyalty Awards: Maggie Ball, Logan Barley, Alex Farr, Dawson Filip, Carson Rich, Connor Rich, Elijah Sutton Scholarships: Paradise Spring Melba Johnson Custer Educational Scholarship: Erin McGouldrick Tri-Kappa

Scholarship: Maggie Ball Dazey Band Scholarship: Breklynne Swisher Eagles’ Keith Jolly Scholarship: Erin McGouldrick MSDWC Board of Education Scholarship: Mariah Brown Ford Meter Box Scholarships: Maggie Ball, Olivia Cummins, Jackson Taylor Briannon Joelle Curless Memorial Scholarship: Maggie Ball Floyd O. Glass Scholarship: Natalie Haycraft William B. Hensley III Scholarship: Braden Sweet Gene L. and Bertha J. King Scholarship: Mariah Brown Beryl M. Klare Scholarships: Natalie Haycraft, Gracen Kelley Continued on Page 11

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Dorotha Winger Fry Mason, 94

June 30, 2021

Patricia Kendall, 77

Accomplished author

Former nurse

Dec. 21, 1926 – June 24, 2021

Nov. 21, 1943 – June 24, 2021

Dorotha Winger Fry Mason, 94, North Manchester, passed away on June 24, 2021 with family by her side at Timbercrest Home. Born in North Manchester on Dec. 21, 1926, Dorotha was the daughter of Joseph Oscar “J.O.” and Lofa (Eikenberry) Winger. During her life she touched others with her faith, love, and joy.

Dorotha’s formative years were shaped by her family, church life, and her summer stays with her aunt and uncle at Camp Mack. Her father was a college professor, preacher, and evangelist.

Dorotha received her B.S. in Commerce/English from Manchester College where she married Ivan Fry, a minister and educator in 1947. Later she attended Bethany Seminary and St. Francis University. She was recognized by her alma mater with the Alumni Honor Award in 1996.

Dorotha’s compassion for others was reflected in her varied career which included becoming an ordained minister herself. She taught at International Business College and did substitute teaching in the public schools. She was a caseworker and supervisor for Child Welfare. She was the first director of SCAN, a social service agency in Fort Wayne.

She was a volunteer peace worker in Nicaragua in 1984 and 1990. She pastored two churches and served as an interim for others. In 1988-89, Ivan and Dorotha taught English in Nanjing, China, for the Church’s World Ministries Commission. In addition to being a teacher, pastor, and peace activist, Dorotha was also an accomplished author who wrote two books, “Mystery and Glory in John’s Gospel” and “J.O. Another Real One.” Dorotha treasured opportunities to travel, as well as host exchange students and other guests from all over the world in her home. She has been in all 50 states, all but 2 Canadian provinces, 24 countries and 5 continents.

Dorotha was blessed to have two wonderful marriages. In 1997 she married Joe Mason and moved to Timbercrest where they continued to travel and she volunteered as a substitute chaplain and chapel speaker until she was 92.

The loving memory of Dorotha Fry Mason will be forever cherished by her husband, Joe Mason; son, Randy (Joyce) Fry; daughters, Kathy (Paul) Fry-Miller, and Rebecca (Jerry) Herder; step-sons, Steve (Ginny) Mason, and Paul (Rosa) Mason; step-daughter, Evelyn (Bill) Kilgore; 24 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, J.O. and Lofa Winger; husband, Ivan Fry; and sister, Mary Elizabeth Young.

A celebration of Dorotha Winger Fry Mason’s life will be July 11, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the Manchester Church of the Brethren, North Manchester and live streamed on the Manchester Church of the Brethren YouTube channel.

Because a variety of people are coming to the service from a variety of places, the family invites you to wear a mask so we can all interact comfortably and safely.

Memorial gifts can be given in Dorotha’s name to Heifer Project International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.

The family of Dorotha Winger Fry Mason has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Edgar Nash, 87 Loved horses Sept. 18, 1933 – June 25, 2021 Edgar C. Nash, 87, Gilead died June 25, 2021.

He was born Sept. 18, 1933.

A private service will be at a later date. Arrangements by Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron.

Everett “Jim” Metzger, 100 Lifelong dairy farmer April 25, 1921 – June 24, 2021 Everett “Jim” Metzger, 100, Silver Lake died June 24, 2021. He was born April 25, 1921.

Services were June 30, 2021 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Burial is in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester.

Patricia Effie Graham Kendall, 77, of Urbana, died 9:58 a.m., Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. She was born on Nov. 21, 1943, in Rochester, N.H., to Leroy and Lillian (Keefe) Cox. Patty first married F. Ralph Graham; he died Jan. 25, 1993. She then married Richard Kendall on May 24, 1997. She worked as a registered nurse. Patty was a longtime member of the Calvary Chapel Church in Wabash, and currently attended the Wabash Church of the Nazarene. She was a member of the American Kennel Club and was a breeder of Yorkie dogs, and Ragdoll cats. Patty also was a foster parent for several years. She enjoyed playing the piano and fishing. Patty lived 25 years in Huntington, and completed her life with 24 years in Urbana.

She is survived by her husband, Richard Kendall of Urbana; four children, Scott Graham of Wabash, Steven Graham of Rochester, N.H., Matt (Deana) Kendall of North Manchester, and Kathy (Stephen) Hipskind of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Rebecca Courtemanche and Aaron Graham, both of Rochester, N.H., Katie Graham, Isaiah Graham, and Levi Graham, all of Hoagland, Jessica Hipskind of Wabash, Ryan Kendall and Erika Kendall, both of North Manchester; and great-grandchild, Kendall Wiley of Wabash. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; two sisters; and her grandson, Joseph Richard Hipskind.

Funeral services were Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Steve Eckart officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling was Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

Daniel Smith, 36 Former operations manager June 24, 1984 – June 18, 2021

Daniel L. “Dan” Smith, 36, Muncie, formerly of North Manchester, passed away at his mother’s home on June 18, 2021. He was born in Columbia City on June 24, 1984 to Bonnie (Rice) Smith.

During his time at Manchester High School, Dan was a member of Future Farmers of America and a ten-year member of Wabash County 4H, where he showed swine. After graduating in 2003, he attended Vincennes University where he graduated with an Agriculture Business degree in 2005 and later graduated from Purdue University in 2008 with a Bachelor degree in Agriculture Business. He used his degree as the Operations Manager at Nutrien Ag Solutions for the last ten years.

Dan will always be remembered for being a great big brother, son, and friend. He was a passionate, hardworking, sometimes ornery man who had a loving heart and a giving personality. He wanted those around him to be happy and always met people with a smile. If anyone ever needed anything, Dan would give everything that he could to help them.

The loving memory of Dan L. Smith will be forever cherished by his mother, Bonnie Smith, North Manchester; brother, Nathan “Tater” Smith, North Manchester; grandparents, Allen and Doris Rice, North Manchester; uncles, Mike (Bev) Rice, Warsaw, Ron Rice, Indianapolis, Steve Rice, Huntington County, Doug (Lisa) Rice, North Manchester, and Andy (Jennifer) Rice, Huntington County; aunts, Becky Fairchild, Indianapolis and Jenny (Brian Shield) Rice, Indianapolis; and numerous cousins, who he loved.

Calling was Sunday, June 27, 2021 at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services were Monday, June 28, 2021 also at McKee Mortuary. Pastor J.P. Freeman officiated, and burial is at Fairview Cemetery, Servia.

The family of Dan L. Smith has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Jerry W. Gustin, 74 Former Cyclone Seeder employee Jan. 23, 1947 – June 20, 2021 Jerry W. Gustin, 74, of Wabash, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Life Care Center of Fort Wayne. He was born on Jan. 23, 1947, in Wabash, to the late Howie and Ruth Gustin.

Jerry graduated from Manchester College with a psychology degree.

He married Linda (Mettler) Wilson; she passed away on Oct. 25, 2004.

Jerry worked at Cyclone Seeder in Urbana.

Jerry is survived by one nephew, William McKinney, of Wabash. He is preceded in death by one brother.

A public graveside service was Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Lagro.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, have been entrusted with funeral services for Jerry W. Gustin.

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

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Juanita M. Cook, 90

Enjoyed writing poetry

Enjoyed dancing

Aug. 6, 1926 – June 26, 2021

March 3, 1931 – June 23, 2021

Ruthann White, 94, of Wabash, died 4:45 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born on Aug. 6, 1926, in Peru, to Paul and Grace (Parks) Brackenhamer.

Ruthann was a Bunker Hill High School graduate. She married M. Max White in Peru on Jan. 13, 1950; he died May 23, 2011. She was a member of the Wabash First Church of God, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed being a pastor’s wife at Battle Ground and YCL ministries on Yellow Creek Lake.

Ruthann was a former Gideon. She also enjoyed writing poetry, working crossword puzzles, knitting afghans, feeding the birds, and reading, especially Amish books. She and Max had a cottage on Yellow Creek Lake since 1980.

She is survived by two children, Sue A. White and Steven M. (Margie) White, both of Wabash; grandson, Benjamin (Sarah) White of Wabash; great-granddaughter, Abbi Campbell of LaFontaine, and two sisters-inlaw, Mae Brackenhamer of Palm Desert, Calif. and Melba Easterday of Culver. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Paul Brackenhamer Jr., James Brackenhamer and Donald Brackenhamer.

Funeral services and calling were Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Gideons International or Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Gene Miller, 70 Former farmer Feb. 27, 1951 – June 23, 2021 Gene Alan Miller, 70, of Wabash, died 1:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. He was born on Feb. 27, 1951, in Wabash, to Lee and Naomi (Shaw) Miller.

Gene was a 1969 graduate of Northfield High School, and was a veteran of the United States Army. He married Julia Jones on March 4, 1995, in Urbana. Gene was a member of the Urbana Yoke Parrish and Urbana Lions Club. He was a farmer throughout his life, and enjoyed tractor pulling.

He is survived by his wife, Julia Miller of Wabash; three children, Troy (Jessica) Miller of Urbana, Trisha Miller of Avilla, and Angie (Stacey) Helton of Columbia City, three step-children, Scott (Kylie) Lee of Matthews, Greg Lee of Urbana, and Brad (Sonia) Lee of Fort Wayne; mother, Naomi Miller of Urbana; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and sister, Carolee (David) Snyder of Hartford City. He was preceded in death by his father.

Funeral services were Monday, June 28, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Brian Chamberlain officiating. Burial is in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Calling was Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Urbana Lions Club.

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

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Juanita M. Cook, 90, of Wabash, died 6:18 a.m., Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born on March 3, 1931, in Indianapolis, to William Rollin and Bernice (McClain) Brooks.

Juanita was a homemaker. She married Robert Terrell Cook in Beanblossom on Jan. 28, 1948; he died Jan. 1994. Juanita was a member of the Eastern Star in Franklin. She enjoyed dancing, flying, roller skating, gambling, playing yahtzee, and doing jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by eight children, John Robert “Bobby” (Sue) Cook of Indianapolis, William Michael (Cathy) Cook of Greeensburg, James Terrence (Kathy) Cook of Shelbyville, Richard Timothy Cook of San Diego, Calif., Priscilla Marie (Eric) Lewis of Mesa, Ariz., Patrick Louis Cook of Nampa, Idaho, Patricia Louise (Gary) Grimm, and Jill Ann Cook Woodward, both of Wabash; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul T. Cook; daughter, Karen Sue Cook; brother, William M. Brooks; two sisters, Martha Louise Goddard and Betty Jean Cory; and granddaughter, Tabitha Ann Woodward.

Per Juanita’s wishes, there will be no public services. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

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

Frank Bostic, 81 Former teacher June 10, 1940 – June 19, 2021 Frank M. Bostic, 81, formerly of Wabash, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Florida Medical Center Hospice in Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. Frank was born on June 10, 1940, to the late Harold and Barbarette (Brown) Bostic. He earned multiple teaching degrees from a variety of universities. Frank began his teaching career at Southwood High School.

He then proceeded to teach at Ben Davis High School, in Indianapolis and then at schools in Chicago and the surrounding area until he retired.

After retirement, Frank moved to Florida.

One of Frank’s favorite Wabash celebrations was Canal Days. Every year that he was able, he would come home for the event, and he would work at Max’s Gentry Shop. Frank also loved going to the casino with his sister, Madelyn.

Frank is survived by his nieces, Susie Keffaber, of Wabash, Tina Keffaber, of Fort Wayne, and Kimberly (Mike) Baker, of Fort Wayne; great-nieces, Payten Keffaber and Skylar Baker. He is preceded in death by his brother, Harold R. (Dickie) Bostic and sister, Madelyn (Bostic) Keffaber.

Per Frank’s request, there will be no services.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, has been entrusted with arrangements of Frank Bostic.

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

Ronald Nieman, 81 U.S. Navy veteran Aug. 16, 1939 – May 29, 2021 Ronald Edwin Nieman, LaFontaine, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021.

He was born in Indianapolis on Aug. 16, 1939 to Elvin & Marthella (Dickerson) Nieman. He married the love of his life Ruthann Murphy Nieman on June 27, 1964. They were married 56 years.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Ranger. He retired from Gen Corp after 30 years.

He enjoyed woodworking and built the family log home and many other things. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, spending time with his family and playing any kind of dice or card game.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Ruthann; son, Rick (Gay) Nieman, LaFontaine; daughter, Rhonda (Willie) Stevenson, Crestview, Fla.; grandchildren, Ashley Stevenson, Jesse (Kiersten) Nieman, Amanda Stevenson, Jenna Nieman, Shirley (Ramon) Payne and Clay Payne; great-grandchildren, Aliya, Markel, Hartley, Alex, Dwayne, Cameron, Kinsley, Hazelynn and Madilynn; sisters, Marty Lane and Mary Nieman.

He was preceded in death by parents Elvin and Marthella Nieman; brothers, Paul Nieman and Herman “Skip” Nieman.

Viewing will be at the Marion VA chapel at noon on Monday, June 7th.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. and full military honors at 2 p.m. He will be laid to rest at Marion National Cemetery.

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Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents June 21 At 9:18 a.m., a vehicle driven by Ival L. Gressley, 93, Peru collided with a deer on Old 24 Road near County Road 700 West.

June 22 At 4:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Christy L. Powell, 42, LaFontaine collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 900 South.

June 23 At 4:42 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kiley J. Heuermann, 26, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Colton M. Jones, 19, Wabash on Kendall Street near State Road 15.

North Manchester Citations Arrests June 21 Cassaundra C.

Clements, 49, North Manchester arrested on warranty for larceny.

June 23 Jonathan T. Mullins, 43, North Manchester arrested on warrant for failure to appear for a possession of marijuana charge.

Henry D. Kane, 43, Burkett, arrested for unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of methamphetamine.

Accidents June 25 At 6:07 p.m., a vehicle driven by Alexander R. Searfoss, 19, Granger struck a parked vehicle owned by Tara B. Smithson, 42, North Manchester.

Fire June 18 7:16 a.m., 500 block of West South Street for medical assist.

June 19 9:06 a.m., 1700 block of State Road 114 West

for medical assist.

8:07 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

June 20 12:33 p.m., 500 block of Hawthorne Trail for medical assist.

June 21 9:28 p.m., 1200 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

3:52 p.m., 300 block of South Half Street for medical assist.

June 23 8:28 a.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

11:41 a.m., 400 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

June 24 6:45 a.m., 400 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

8:14 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

June 25 1:09 p.m., 1000 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers

Alyssa M. Thompson to Alyssa M. Thompson and Scott T. Small, quitclaim deed.

John S. Adkins and Jamie L. Adkins to Chandlier D. Birchfield, warranty deed.

Martin J. Perkins to Ethan Charles Wallace and Olivia Nichole Taylor, warranty deed.

Kevin K. Campbell to Victoria E. Campbell, quitclaim deed.

Lora McCleese, Lora Hornung and Christina Lawyer to Victoria E. Campbell, warranty deed.

Leroy W. Striker and Marti C. Striker to Joel Cogdell and Tara Codgell, warranty deed.

The Verl E. Lahr Living Trust and Verl E. Lahr to Robert A. Bills and Diane M. Bills, trust deed.

Kenneth E. Marsh to Carol Ann

Bomarito Dickinson, Nicholas Bomarito III and Daniel Vernon Bomarito, warranty deed.

Jeffrey D. Porter and Amy M. Porter to Eric Paul England and Davin Lei England, warranty deed.

Paul P. McKnight and Roberta S. McKnight to Janeen R. McKnight, quitclaim deed.

Maurice H. Long to Maurice H. Long and Katlia W. Long, quitclaim deed.

Jimmy J. Cross to Cynthia J. Coryea, quitclaim deed.

Deborah J. Cross to Cynthia J. Coryea, quitclaim deed.

Linda L. Rea and Marry Donna Lasalle to Jeffrey R. Lasalle and Roberta K. Lasalle, personal deed.

Linda L. Rea and Mary Donna Lasalle to Laurie Garber and Michael Garber, per-

sonal deed.

Mary Donna Lasalle and Linda L. Rea to Jeffrey R. Lasalle and Roberta K. Lasalle, personal deed.

Sheri A. Braden and Michael A. Braden to Greg Slater, warranty deed.

Matthew Straka to Robert A. Stamm and Stacy L. Stamm, warranty deed.

James K. Calvin and Sandra Lee Calvin to James K. Calvin, Sandra L. Calvin and KDM Trust, quitclaim deed.

Robert K. Swan and Melissa A. Swan to Robert K. Swan, Melissa A. Swan and B&M Swan Trust, quitclaim deed.

Robert K. Janick and Joan Janick to Kathy S. Guttierrez, warranty deed.

William J. Ihnen and Richard H. Ihnen to Gregory P. Thomas, quitclaim deed.

Robert Lee Burch, Joann Burch and Robert Lee Burch and Joann Burch Living Revocable Trust to Joshua A. Barton, Nancy E. Mitchell and Nancy E. Barton, trust deed.

Barry Bryant Miller to Arlo Cornett, warranty deed.

Marriage License Tyler Adam Johnson, 23 and Evelyn Claire Smith, 21.

Brandi Lee Maloy, 49 and Zacery D. Dillard, 50.

Whitney Ann Heagy, 25 and Devyn Dean Eakright, 25.

Kailan Eugene Watson Dunn, 26 and Jessamine Meshell Vonessen, 20.

Lindzy Reane Almenurst, 29 and Matthew Lee Cook, 46.

Media Arts students showcase work at Eagles Theatre The Media Arts Program, a collaboration of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment and the Heartland Career Center, showcased original photography, audio, video, scriptwriting, and editing projects by the 2020-21 class on Tuesday, May 18, at Eagles Theatre.

Launched in 2017, the Media Arts

Program prepares high school students for careers in business and/or media-related industries by developing their understanding of professional business practices, written and verbal communication skills, and industry tools. In its fifth year, the program took place in Eagles

Theatre for the first time, where the INGUARD Editing Suite and Haist Family Studio provided hands-on learning opportunities in audio/video production while the entire facility was utilized for project work, meetings, and presentations.

Jessica Keffaber, Education Media

Manager at Honeywell Arts & Entertainment, served as the instructor for the 28member class that included students from MSD of Wabash County and North Miami, Oak Hill, Peru, and Wabash High Schools. Nine were graduating seniors.

2020-21 Media Arts students

include: MSD of Wabash County Kaleb Bruning (11) Jaxton Coyne (12) Cage DuBois (12) North Miami High School Ross Gosnell (11) Lonnie Johnston (11) Oak Hill Joyce Harvey (11) Trenton Moore (11) Peru Layla Durocher (11)

Wabash High School Jada Caudill (12) Greyson DeBoard (11) Justin Garrett (11) Jaqobie Griffith (12) Ethan Hall (11) Lakenya Haney (11) Jared Harner (11) Marcus Haynes (11) Quinn Haynes (11) Haley Higgins (12) Ceyonna Hubbard

(11) Jacob James (12) Breanna Keefer (11) Ethan Lewis (12) Bryce Minnick (11) Trystin Music (11) Gavin Nique (11) Aaron Picklesimer (12) Brendan Rowan (11) Zach Smith (12)

Grants available for incoming pre-schoolers

Eligible 4-year-olds heading into pre-K during the 2021-2022 school year can now apply for On My Way Pre-K grants, according to State Rep. Craig Snow (RWarsaw).

Established in 2014 as a pilot program and expanded statewide in 2019 through laws enacted by the Indiana General Assembly, On My Way Pre-K provides grants to low-income families to enroll their children in local, highquality programs.

Snow said early learning programs

are critical to a child’s future academic success.

“Preschool often sets the foundation for a child’s K-12 career, whether that’s learning social skills like teamwork and sharing or more traditional knowledge like the alphabet and numbers,” Snow said. “All Hoosier students should have access to this important resource regardless of their family’s income, and On My Way Pre-K helps make that happen.”

To qualify for a grant for the upcom-

ing school year, a child must be 4 years old by Aug. 1, 2021, and plan to start kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year.

They must also live in a household with an income below 127 percent of the federal poverty level and have a parent or guardian working, going to school, attending job training or searching for employment.

Snow said a limited number of grants will also be available for 4-year-olds who live in a household with an income up to 185 percent of the

federal poverty level and have a parent or guardian who meets employment requirements, or who receives Social

Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income Benefits.

Since 2015, Snow

said nearly 14,000 Hoosier children received a grant to attend pre-school through the On My Way Pre-K program.

Families can apply or learn more by visiting OnMyWayPreK. org or calling 800-2991627.

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UF seeking non-profits groups for grants Wabash County United Fund is pleased to invite qualified nonprofit organizations to apply for funding through its Basic & Essential Needs Grant. The grant was created to support key local programs that are being developed to address community needs.

Examples of local issues that may be priorities include addiction-related programming, quality/affordable childcare, homelessness/low income housing, and adult education/certification.

Eligible organizations include area human and social service nonprofits whose IRS designation is in good standing. Interested organizations should consult Wabash County United Fund for guidance on funding intent and application instructions.

New and existing recipient organiza-

tions are encouraged to apply.

The first priority for this grant will be to support servicerelated projects that are currently underway in Wabash County. “There are numerous community projects in the works that just need a little extra funding so they can begin providing much needed human services to local residents, including those who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic,” commented Steve Johnson, Executive Director of Wabash County United Fund.

The second priority will be to support the nonprofit organizations who have themselves been hit hard by restrictions and closures brought on because of the pandemic. Some nonprofit organizations have seen their income decline over the past year and a half due to closures

Gaylor Electric joins White’s program Gaylor Electric, led

by President and CEO Chuck Goodrich, recently became an Impact Partner of White’s Residential and Family Services.

Headquartered in Noblesville, Gaylor Electric is one of the largest merit-shop electrical firms in the country. As a national award-winning electrical design-build contractor, Gaylor Electric employs more than 1,500 dedicated and highly skilled men and women, operating 11 offices in five states

across the country .

“At its core, White’s Residential & Family Services provides hope. Supporting organizations that challenge teens to live lives of character and service is something I’ve always been passionate about.” said Goodrich.

White’s Residential and Family Services thanks Chuck Goodrich and Gaylor Electric for their support, including the team they brought to play in the 2021 Teeing Up for Teens Golf Outing.

SHS awards ...continued from Page 6 John and Edith Richards Memorial Scholarships: Monica Hobson, Marissa Jones, Gracen Kelley, Mason Yentes George and Donna Mae Russell Scholarship: Erin McGouldrick Blair and Marie Tate Scholarship: Natalie Haycraft Walter Yopst Educational Scholarships: Olivia Cummins, Natalie Haycraft, Erin McGouldrick, Madison Snyder Community Foundation Early Award Scholarships:

Skyler Claussen, Abbie Cornett, Olivia Cummins, Alex Farr, Jacob Figert, Natalie Haycraft, Tristin Hayslett, Homero Lopez Martinez, Erin McGouldrick, Zach Roudebush, Madison Snyder, Alix Winer LaFontaine Lions Club Scholarship: Erin McGouldrick Heartland Career Center Scholarship: Cherish Allen Indiana University Dean’s Scholarship: Breklynne Swisher NBA Rising Star Scholarship: Alex Farr

or fundraiser cancellations. “We hope this grant will offer some help to those organizations facing pandemic recovery,” Johnson continued.

Basic & Essential Needs Grant application forms are available from Wabash County United Fund by sending an email request to steve.johnson@wcunitedfund.or

g or by calling the United Fund office at 260-563-6726.

Completed applications may be submitted via email (preferred), regular mail (PO Box 2, Wabash, IN 46992), or delivered to the United Fund office (73 W. Canal St., Wabash) by noon on Friday, July 9, 2021.

Applications will

be reviewed and considered by a panel of local volunteers representing Wabash County United Fund, Community Foundation of Wabash County, Grow Wabash County, and the community at large. Wabash County United Fund’s board of directors will consider the review panel’s recom-

mendations and determine the final grant awards.

Funding for the Basic & Essential Needs Grant is made possible, in part, by an $89,491 COVID-19 Economic Relief Initiative grant from Indiana United Ways with support from Lilly Endowment.

Wabash County United Fund is a

501c3 organization whose mission includes supporting local human service organizations in their mission to serve struggling families and individuals. For more information, contact Steve Johnson, Executive Director, at steve.johnson@wcu nitedfund.org, or by calling 260-563-6726.

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Su nday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30;

Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Sweetwater Assembly of God 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”.

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Emmanuel Free Will Baptist Church 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash, Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, Pastor, Jeff Pope, Associate Pastor, Dylan Persinger, Youth Pastor. Sunday Worship 9am & 11am. Sunday School 10am. Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6pm. Bus transportation is available, call 563-3009.

Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC

St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Weekend Masses: Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday at 8:15 a.m.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church Main Street in Lagro. Holy Mass 11 a.m. the 1st Sunday of the month except January and February.

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church - We humbly invite you to experience ancient Christianity in the Church Jesus established. "You are Peter [rock], and on this rock I will build My Church" (Matthew 16:18). 1203 State Road 114 E., North Manchester.

260-982-4404. www.strobertsnmanchester.org. Like us on Facebook.

Sacrament of Confession: Wed. 5:30-6 P.M and Sat. 4-4:30 P.M or anytime by appointment. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another" (James 5:16). Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sat. 5 P.M., Sun. 9 A.M. and 11:30 (en español), See website for weekday Mass schedule. "For My flesh is real food and My blood is real drink" (John 6:55). For more information on Catholicism visit www.catholic.com CHRISTIAN

Dora Christian Church located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m.

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

LaFontaine Christian Church 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Brad Wright; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:30 am. Nursery Available.

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Stephen Eberhard, Minister; phone: 260-5634179; website: www.wabashchristian.org. Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Nursery provided. Find us on YouTube and Facebook.

CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH

Christian Heritage Church 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

North Manchester First Brethren Church: 407 N. Sycamore St., N. Manchester; Sunday Morning Schedule – Worship: 9:00 & 10:30 am, Adult Classes: 8:00, 9:15, & 10:30 am, Youth Connect (Grades 7-12): 9:15 am, “LOFT” Children’s Church (Grades 1-6): 9:15 am, Elementary Classes: 10:30 am, “The Garden” Nursery & Preschool Classes: 9:15 & 10:30 am. Find us online: www.nmfbc.org

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

Wabash Church of the Brethren 645 Bond Street (off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Doug Veal, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. HOURS: Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible.

CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Josh Fennell; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages.

CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE North Manchester Church of the Nazarene 504 W. Main Street, N. Manchester; Worship 10:00 a.m.; Rev. Robert Mansfield, Pastor.

Phone 260-224-8000.

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Shawn Light. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Lead Minister, Joel Cogdell; Worship Minister, Michael Eaton; Middle School/Groups Minister, Nate Plyler; Next Steps/Outreach Minister, Ryan Keim; Women’s Director, Taylor McFarland; Student Minister, David Diener; Children’s Minister, Tyler Leland; Early Childhoood Director, Janet Legesse. NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

Roann Christian Church 240 E Allen St, Roann, Indiana. Bible School 9:00 am, Worship Service - 10:00 am. Chris Ponchot, Minister; 856-405-5267.

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Office phone 260.563.4051.

Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

The LCMS Mission Church in North Manchester is holding services each Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. with fellowship time following in the Life Center Building on 7th and Bond Streets. Please come and worship with us. Bring your family and friends. “For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.” Roman 3:28 NIV. For more information call Pat at 260-6101961 or email to lcmsnorthmanchester@gmail.com.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. Pastor Dr. Kent Young. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service.

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org

Freedom Life Church (Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church) 480 Washington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Pastor Tim Morrisett, 317385-4400. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Teens Jesus and Java Sunday morning 9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Children's Church Sunday Morning 11:00 a.m. Nursery is provided. Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night: Adult Bible Study 6:00 p.m., Teen Bible Study 6:00 p.m.

Wabash Friends Church 3563 S State Rd 13, Wabash, (260) 563-8452.

Lead Pastor, Brandon Eaton. Join us for in-person worship at 8:30AM or 10:45AM, or via live-stream on Facebook at 10:45AM. Children's programming available infants - 6th grade. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45AM. Youth (7th-12th) Sunday evenings at 6:30PM. The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

by Book - Chapter by Chapter - Through the Bible. Full Gospel.

Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s County Line Church 3995N 1000W, Andrews, IN; Phone 7863365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

Urbana Yoke Parish 75 Half Street in Urbana, phone 260-774-3516, email: urbanaparish@gmail.com. Pastor Larry Wade. Worship 9:30 am, Sunday School 10:45 am, Bible Study Sunday evenings 6:00 pm.

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931. Join us for services at 10:00 am, Sunday School at 9am. Youth Pastor Jody Tyner. Sunday July 4, 2021 - Pastor Jody Tyner will be sharing the message with us. We invite all to come and worship with us. July 4 – Special July 4th Outdoor Service at 9 am with doughnuts/coffee/milk and juice. Come join us! We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Tom Richards, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Sunday multi-media worship service at 10 a.m. with children’s message, Praise Team, and Choir.

LaFontaine United Methodist Church La Fontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St), La Fontaine; phone: 765981-4021; email: lafontaineumc@gmail.com; website: www.lafontaineumc.org; Susan Shambaugh, Pastor; Worship: 9:30AM, Sunday School: 10:45AM, nursery provided for both.

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765981-2648.

Pastor: John Cook, 260-563-1406, pastorjohn1954@gmail.com. 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m.

Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m. Live Streamed on Sundays @ 10:30 a.m. on Facebook at INManchesterUMC. Website: www.northmanchesterumc.com Richvalley United Methodist Church 290 N. Jefferson Street, Wabash, IN 46992; Phone: 260-563-1033; Pastor Jack Suits. Email: rvumc@hotmail.com. Worship: 9:30am, Sunday School: 10:45am.

Wabash First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass St, Wabash; (260) 563-3108; www.wabashfirstumc.org; Pastor Nathan Whybrew, Youth Pastor Nick Smith. Service Times: 8am and 10am in the sanctuary, 11am Facebook Live, www.facebook.com/wabashfirstumc. Youth Group times: Wednesday 6pm @ Wabash First UMC, High School; Sunday 57pm @ Lincolnville UMC, Middle School.

WESLEYAN Wabash North Wesleyan Church 600 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Pastor - Rodger Smith. Morning Worship 10:30am; Sunday School 9:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00pm. Church is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A place to feel safe and loved!

New Journey Community Church Old W.C. Mills School. 1721 Vernon Street, Wabash, IN. Change is possible! Whether you are overchurched, un-churched, or de-churched you’ll find a fresh start at New Journey. We keep the important things like worship, teaching, community, and serving primary, while letting the unnecessary stuff fade into the background. Our mission is to make life transformation through Jesus Christ accessible to all people. So, come as you are and be made new!

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The Bulldogs to perform during First Friday activities

Sammy Hagar & The Circle

Hagar to perform at Eagles Theatre welcome touring acts to the renovated Eagles Theatre stage,” said Tod Minnich, CEO of Honeywell Arts & Entertainment. “This iconic venue offers guests a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience with its intimate

setting, historic charm, and state-ofthe-art sound and lights. Sammy Hagar is the perfect artist to relaunch this facility! He will bring a level of energy that matches the excitement of fans for the return of live indoor concerts.”

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Sammy Hagar & The Circle will perform at the Eagles Theatre in Wabash, Indiana on Friday, Aug. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

The performance will offer a rare opportunity to see the band perform in one of the smallest venues they have played in decades – just 25 rows with a capacity of 600. This exclusive, special stop on his summer tour is presented

by Honeywell Arts & Entertainment.

The fully electric, live concert will feature the music of Van Halen, Led Zeppelin, and more.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 2, 10:00 a.m. at HoneywellArts.org.

Led by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Hagar, The Circle also includes: Michael Anthony, renowned Van Halen bassist and fellowRock Hall of Fame inductee; Jason Bonham, acclaimed journeyman drummer and son of Led Zeppelin’s iconic drummer John Bonham; and Vic Johnson, Hagar’s longtime guitar virtuoso who seamlessly shreds through some of rock’s most iconic riffs.

The concert will be the first touring act to perform live at the 115-year-old Eagles Theatre following the venue’s closure due to the pandemic. In February 2020, the venue had reopened after a two-year renovation, only to be forced to close weeks later.

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Wabash First Friday in July will bring families and friends to Downtown Wabash for live entertainment from The Bulldogs, a variety of food trucks, Downtown shopping deals, and more. The Visit Wabash County Trolley No. 85 will run throughout the evening making stops at Veteran’s Plaza, Eagles Theatre, The Depot, Wabash County Museum, White Rock Recreation and the Dr. James Ford Historic Home. The Bulldogs’ performance is presented by The City of Wabash.

Miami Street First Friday festivities include: The Bulldogs: Concert from 7-9 p.m.; Presented by The City of Wabash New Song Church: Bounce house and free snacks Little Miss & Mr. Contest: Registration details available New Journey Church: Patriotic

giveaway and free snacks Hill N Dale Farm: Organic meats available for purchase Taylor K.: Handmade gifts Black Sheep Events: Community Booth with blacklight and glow items Patch of Sunshine: Fresh cut flowers First Friday food and beverage offerings include: White Rock Recreation: Ice Cream available until 9 p.m.

Ohh My! Cakes: Edible Cookie Dough; Strawberry Shortcake; Apple Pie Cupcakes; Red/White/Blue Cupcakes Nick’s Wienie Wagon: Food truck parked at Veteran’s Plaza Market Street Grill: Dinner and drinks available until 10 p.m.

Downtown Nutrition: Raffle drawing for local gift certificates Modoc’s Market:

New Featured Drink: “Three Ring Circus” Chapman’s Wabash Taproom: Pints-to-Go; $12 Growler refill; $10 Mug Club; $1 off six packs Payne’s Fish & Chips: Food truck parked on Miami St. Kona Ice: Sno Kones food truck parked on Miami St. Emmett’s Paddy Wagon: Food truck parked on Miami St. Charley Creek Inn Wine & Cheese Bar:

Wine slushies and beer flights Pizza King: Open until 10 p.m.

Blooey’s: Drinks and appetizers The Saucy Zoodle: Food truck parked on Canal St. Elephant Ears: Food truck parked at Wabash County Museum Junior 4-H: Concession trailer parked at Wabash County Museum

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

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Watermelon wonderful!

By Laura Kurella

I couldn’t think of a better topic for the Fourth of July this year than watermelon!

Remembering this holiday so fondly in my childhood, I can’t help but recall the big deal that my mother would make when it was time to slice up the watermelon.

However, given she was dealing with seven kids, her big production now makes perfect sense!

It always began with us kids cleaning up the kitchen, making sure all the dishes were put away.

Then, and only then would Mom begin to spread the day’s newspaper out, sheet by sheet, across the kitchen table. She would cover it twice so that there was at least a double layer’s worth of paper to absorb all the drippings from the oh-sojuicy melon that was still being hid like a present.

While Mom was spreading out the paper my sisters would often snatch pieces to fold into paper hats for us to wear. In fact, I think there may even be a photo of me wearing one of those paper hats out there- somewhere!

Sharpening her favorite knife with her stone, Mom would then order us all to keep our hands off the table and in our laps to keep our fingers safe – just in case her knife should happen slip.

After all of this build up the watermelon would finally appear. Placed carefully on the table then

checked to find its best-balanced point, I can almost still the crisp crack of the melon’s rind as her knife slipped almost surgically through its skin.

Releasing a plume of sweetness that quickly enveloped the room, I do still remember that oh-sosweet and refreshing watermelon aroma that made all us kids practically drool!

One year, just as we were handed our own slices, the bug sprayer truck decided to amble down our alley. With its plume of white bug spray permeating the entire room, Mom quickly ordered us all to abandon ship and seek shelter in the living room.

Slammed the windows, and kicking the stove’s exhaust fan into high gear, I honestly don’t remember if we got to eat any watermelon that night, but if we did, I’m sure that Mom would have made us wash our slices off with a good blast of clean water first. Ah, the 1960s!

Here now are some flavorful ways to add some safe watermelon fun to your Fourth of July holiday.

Enjoy!

Red White and Blue Watermelon Parfait This parfait is a great breakfast, snack, or after-dinner treat. Also works well for dessert at a BBQ. 1 cup blueberries 6-ounce container of low-fat Greek yogurt (vanilla, lemon, or coconut) 1 cup watermelon + 3 pieces of diced watermelon whipped cream or dessert topping In a pint canning jar, assemble the layered parfait, starting with the blueberries, followed by the yogurt, and finishing off with the watermelon. Top with the whipped cream and garnish with the 3 diced watermelon.

Note: To make

ahead or make thicker, drain the Greek yogurt on paper towels to absorb some liquid.

Servings: Makes 2 servings, minimum.

Red White and Blue Sundae Perfect for a 4th of July party or get together. Show off your patriotism with some watermelon by making this dish.

Ingredients 4 cups watermelon balls 2 cups fresh blueberries 4 dollops prepared whipped topping 4 servings red, white, and blue star sprinkles Gently mix the watermelon and blueberries.

Divide among 4 sundae bowls. Top each with a dollop of topping and sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles.

Serve immediately.

Servings: Makes 4 servings.

Flag Kebobs Let your American flag fly with pride with these fruity kebobs. Easy fun the whole family can help create!

Varying amount seedless watermelon, cut into 1” cubes 1 package fresh, washed blackberries 1 angel food cake, cut into 1” cubes (white part only) 12 wooden skewers varying dips of your choice To create an American flag, thread 5 blackberries on 5 skewers, followed by alternating cake and watermelon cubes. On the other skewers, alternate watermelon, and cake, so that the first and last cubes are both watermelon.

The fruit and cake will create stripes when lined properly with red strips at the top and bottom. We served with red, white, and blue yogurt dips, but the possibilities are endless! Try chocolate, caramel, or marshmallow for a super sweet tooth.

Healthy enough for breakfast, and sweet enough for dessert, watermelon is perfect for celebrating any hour, day, week, or month, but most especially the Fourth of July holiday! Photos by Laura Kurella

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The Wellers as they were in 1981

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Weller

Mark and Laura (Tucker) Weller celebrated years of marriage on June 27.

The couple was married on Saturday, June 27, 1981 in the Milford Christian Church. The couple resides in Silver Lake and currently attend Bachelor Creek Church of Christ.

They have two daughters and sonsin-law — Luke and Angela Hopper and Ryan and Linda Moore — and two grandchildren — Elliana and Deacon Moore — who they love spending time with.

Please wish Mark and Laura a Happy 40th Anniversary and

The Wellers as they are today share your favorite places to hike, bike, and/or kayak with them so they can go

on even more new adventures together in the future.

Richardson graduates from College of Veterinary Medicine Jonathan Richardson graduated from Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine with Distinction on May 15.

Throughout his time at Purdue, Dr. Richardson served as Swine Chair for the Food Animal Club, Treasurer for the Veterinary Business Management Association, was a mentor for Boiler Vet Camp, and conducted hospital tours.

His greatest accomplishments consist of being awarded one of seven national schol-

DR. JONATHAN RICHARDSON arships through the American Association of Bovine Practitioners in 2020.

He will also receive one of

four Nandi scholarships in the nation through the Society for Theriogenology in Omaha, Neb., this July.

Dr. Richardson is a 2014 graduate of Northfield High School and is the son of Mike and Susan Richardson of Andrews. He recently joined Pipe Creek Animal Clinic in Sweetser, IN where he will be working as a mixed animal practitioner with a primary interest in large animal medicine.

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9 local charities selected for 2021 Chili Cook-off

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Raising funds for Tayla: A caravan of motorcycles, trucks, cars and more pulled (top photo) in to Andrews Elementary School for the Tayla’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser on Sunday, June 27. The caravan started at Crestview Middle School. A former North Manchester resident, Tayla (Zartman) Beal (left photo) was present front and center at the fundraising event that took place on Sunday, June 27, at Andrews Elementary School, to raise money for her trip to the Miss Amazing National Summit. Photos by Katelynn Farley.

Wilcox celebrates 94th birthday Norma Wilcox turned 94 on June 7. A party to celebrate was June 6.

Those in attendance were Duane and Jane Zentz, Tanner, Shannon and Beatrice Wilcox, Mark and Judy Wilcox, Brandon and Sheridan

Shepherd, Mark and Jennifer Mosier, Annabelle Kurosky, Rodney and Jill Wilcox, Lynette, Luke and Carl Pritchett, Scott, Stephanie, Anna Eli, Katie, Jack and Zoe Sterk, Blake, Halyley, Kerrington, Kolson, Kade and

Karver Hearn, Chris, Karyn, Beckett and Kason Jett, Spencer and Lynn Miller, Mercedes Miller, Jace Gatchel and Scott and

Kim Wilcox.

Refreshments were served. Norma thanks everyone for all the cards and phone calls.

Purdue changes mask policy Effective July 1, Purdue University will no longer require masks in many of its indoor spaces for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Nine local non-profit agencies have been named beneficiaries of the 2021 Wabash Cannonball Chili for Charity Chili Cookoff.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Paradise Spring Historical Park.

Benefitting from this year’s Cook-off are: 85 Hope Babe of Wabash County Blessings in a Backpack FAME (Foundation for Arts and Music Festival) Growing Grounds Honeywell Educational Outreach Junior Achievement of Greater Wabash Wabash County Cancer Society Wabash River

Defenders The Cook-off Committee selected the nine recipients from 20 applicants, Committee chair Todd Titus said.

To date, the Cookoff has raised $615,000 for local agencies. That amount would be larger, however, last year’s Cook-off was canceled because of the COVID 19 pandemic.

“In the event that the 2021 event is canceled, these charities will be the chosen charities for 2021,” Titus said.

The Cook-off is again partnering with Wabash County United Fund. This is

the eleventh year for that partnership, he noted.

The team application is presently being updated and will be on the event’s website in the near future, Titus said.

Teams that participated in the 2019 Cook-off will be mailed an application in late July.

“The committee is excited about this year’s event and has been in contact with our partners, who without them, the Cook-off would not be possible,” Titus said. “We are grateful that they remain on board with us and we are looking forward to Oct. 16.

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County has history of track success inches, and Leming was 1994 and fourth in 1995.

As I promised last runner-up at 15-3. Leming His best vault was 18 month, let’s go back and beat senior Shannon feet, 1¼ inches and he look at some of the other Eversole, who also noted that Kansas has top finishes pulled off by cleared 15-3, because of had more 18-foot pole county thinclads at the fewer misses. Manchester vaulters than any school IHSAA Track and Field senior Jeff Fisher tied for in the nation.

State Finals over the fifth at 14-6.

He later earned his years.

The younger Masters Degree in physiIn 1942, Leming attend- cal therapy from the Wabash junior ed Indiana Washington University Harold State School of Medicine, St. Farthing tied University, Louis. He currently for fifth in the competed in serves as clinic supervihigh jump and the pole vault sor and physical therapist repeated that and graduated at Kosciusko County feat as a senWhere are in 1991 with a Hospital’s Regional ior. In 1945, B.S. in finance, Rehabilitation Center in Wabash senior they today? insurance and Warsaw.

David risk manageJohn told me he’s no Barnhart was ment. He curlonger pole vaulting, but fourth in his

By Roy rently is both his children are. His mile race. regional vice son, Nicholas, is a sophoIn 1973, Church president of more at Bellmont when John Underwriters University in Nashville, Maggott, Jim Alliance of Tenn., and his daughter, Brashers, Indiana, lives in Wabash Anna, will be a junior at Mike McDonald and Elix and coaches the Warsaw High School in Brewer won the Mile Northfield middle school the fall. They get it natuRelay and Maggott fincross country team. His rally. Their mother, ished fourth in the 440son Ty will be a freshman Rebecca, also ran track yard dash, White’s finat Northfield this fall. and cross country at ished 10th in the team Leming’s father was a Marquette University. standings with 14 points. standout pole vaulter in John also helps coach It is with a deep sadhigh school at Warren the vaulters at Warsaw, ness I tell you that Central and college at where he now lives, and Maggott died last month Indiana State. His college one of his girls competed in Michigan. A memorial teammate, Mike Hanna of at the State Finals on service is being planned Pendleton, won the state June 5. at White’s this month or In 1988, Northfield sennext, according to Brewer. high school pole vault title in 1963, clearing 13 ior Tina Hinrichsen finRIP Big John!! feet, ¾ inches. ished sixth in the long In 1974, Northfield’s Hanna went on to finjump with a leap of 17 Ken Kelly continued the ish second at the NAIA feet, 8 ¼ inches. county’s success in the championship meet in In 1993, Wabash senior pole vault (remember 1965 as a sophomore and Brian DeBoard finished Fred Morrow) by finishLeming, two years older eighth in the 300-meter ing third as a senior with but also a sophomore, tied hurdles in 38 seconds. a leap of 14 feet.

Northfield standout In 1977, Cindy Harvey, a for third but finished sixth based on misses.

Jared Cordes began his Manchester High School Yet another outstandstate track meet career in freshman, finished secing pole vaulter from 1994 as a sophomore. He ond in the 880-yard run Wabash County hit the finished third in the 16002:17.5. Three freshmen state stage in 1988. meter run in 4:15.71. finished in the top six Manchester sophomore Senior teammate Aaron that year and the winner, John Bazzoni tied for fifth Rosen was eighth in the a freshman set the state in the event at 14 feet, 6 3200-meter run in 9:35.87. meet record at the time of inches. As a junior he As a junior and senior, 2 minutes, 16.7 seconds. A was fourth in the pole Cordes was runner-up in junior teammate of vault (15-3) and sixth in the 1600 in 4:12.8 and Harvey’s, Dail Haynes the long jump with a leap 4:14.97, respectively. took fourth in the shot of 22 feet, 10 ½ inches. He Cordes went on to comput (40 feet), and the Lady was then runner-up in the pete at the University of Squires finished tied for pole vault in 1990 at 15-9.

Wisconsin where he and 11th in the team standBazzoni went on to his teammates won two ings. compete for the Big Ten cross country A year later, Haynes University of Kansas and titles and six track titles took second in the shot graduated in 1995 with a (indoors and outdoors) put with a heave of 45 feet, 9 inches, Harvey was B.S.E. in exercise science: and then he competed fourth in the 880 in 2:17.4 pre physical therapy. twice for the United and Manchester tied for While there, he won five States in the world cross ninth place. straight Big 8 Conference country championships.

Also in 1978, Phil titles – indoors (2) and Jared finished second in Treckman, a Wabash senoutdoors (3) — and was a the NCAA meet in 2000 ior, finished fifth in the two-time NCAA All(his senior year) after the two-mile run in 9:19.7.

American. He was fifth in team finished second in In 1986, Southwood senior Duane Brodt finished second in the pole vault by clearing 15 feet, 6 inches. Northfield junior Kevin Leming, oldest son of Indiana Association of Track & Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame coach Dick Leming, tied for fifth at 14 feet, 6 inches, with junior Bob Shank of Fort Wayne North Side.

Shank would go on to win in 1987 at 16 feet, 6 Rebecca and John Bazzoni

County Sports Legends

The Andrews family — (from left) Andrews family should read (front row) Luke, Stephanie, Ross, Chad, Will and Sophie. Photos provided 1999.

Jared’s best finish in a Big 10 track meet was runner-up in the steeplechase. He was a four-time NCAA All-America – three in track and one in cross country.

He currently lives in Wabash and he and his wife, Erica (an NCAA cross country champion herself), own the Cordes Berry Farm near Roann.

The family will be moving into the Cordes homestead outside Roann in the near future.

In 1995, two county schools scored. Rebecca Garza, a Southwood junior, was fifth in the shot put with a heave of 40 feet, ¾ inches and Wabash senior Vanessa Lester took seventh in the high jump at 5 feet, 6 inches. Garza returned in 1996 to finish ninth in the shot put (38-8).

Northfield senior Emily Pilgrim tied for sixth in the high jump at 5 feet, 2 inches in 1997.

In 1998, Northfield junior Chad Andrews came on the scene and took third in the 3200-meter run in 9:17.93. After the 1997 cross country season, he had been voted Indiana Runner of the Year for classes 1A, 2A and 3A by the coaches’ association.

Wabash sophomore Kurtis George, Andrews’ cousin, finished ninth in the 3200 in 9:22.48. “It was neat to be on the same podium,” Chad said.

George came back to finish fifth as a junior in the 3200 in 9:23.61 and third as a senior in 9:18.48.

Andrews competed at Indiana University for four years and George competed 2 1/2 years.

They were roommates and also “best friends,” according to Chad.

Andrews was a two-

time Big 10 first-team honoree and his best finish was a sixth place. He also competed in three NCAA championship meets – two with his teammates and one as an individual (his junior year). He recalled finishing one place behind Cordes in the district qualifier that junior year.

“I think he was fourth and I was fifth,” Chad said.

In track, Andrews was third in the Big 10 10,000meter race and in the top eight in the 5K as a sophomore in the meet at IU. One year later he was runner-up in the 10K event at the University of Minnesota, where the team finished second.

After college, Andrews taught and coached girls track at Fairfield, taught and was assistant cross country and track coach at Oak Hill, taught at White’s High School and was assistant cross country coach at Northfield under his former coach Dick Leming.

The following year the two Northfield legends switched positions and Chad was head coach for two years. He taught and coached at Northfield for eight years. He currently teaches 8th grade U.S. History at Huntington Riverview Middle School and also does special education consulting with area charter schools.

His son Luke will be a freshman at Southwood High School this fall and will be running cross country and track. His soon-to-be seventh grader, Ross, somehow has turned to soccer and golf.

His also has a daughter, Sophie (soon to be a fourth grader, and Will, 3.

George now lives in Noblesville, where he works as a CPA and tax adviser.

In 2001, Manchester senior David Bazzoni, John’s brother, finished fourth in the pole vault with a leap of 15 feet, 9 inches. He went on to compete at the University of Nebraska.

Wabash senior Kyle Cantrell took sixth in the discus in 2005 with a heave of 167 feet, 4 inches. Another Wabash senior, Greg Lane, was sixth in the 300-meter hurdles in 2008 in 39.3 seconds.

In 2011, Southwood senior Larry Chain took second in the long jump with a leap of 23 feet, 4 ¼ inches, and a year later Manchester senior Kegan McNeeley was seventh in the 100-meter dash in 10.89 seconds.

Wrapping up the lengthy list of Wabash County placings at the state meets was Rae Bedke of Manchester. As a freshman in 2014 she took sixth in the 1600meter run in 4:59.63 and as a senior in 2017 she was sixth in the 3200meter run in 10:52.96.

Then the drought began.

As a sidebar, in the 2018 boys meet Avon senior Keith Abramson won the 800-meter run in 1:54.62 and, in 2013, sophomore Malyka Abramson placed fifth in the 3200-meter run in 10:51.64. They are the children of Mary (Cosby) Abramson, a former track and cross country standout at Wabash who is now an assistant girls track and cross country coach at Avon.

Malyka, who was a standout at Purdue, is also an assistant coach at the school. Keith now competes for Wabash College.

Roy Church can be contacted at roy.church14@gmail.com

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New minister joins Bachelor Creek

Keaton (left photo) and Kearston Stout receive scholarship checks from Hanna Masonic Lodge representative James Crandall. Photos provided

Masonic Lodge awards scholarships Northfield grads, Keaton and Kearston Stout, twin grandchildren of Leonard Stout each received a check for $1,000 from the Hanna Lodge No.61’s Courtier Trust Fund.

The trust fund is for local charities, distressed Master Masons and scholarships for children and grandchildren of members of the

Sorority mittees, traveling to different locations to visit chapters, and seeing that all members stay as one in the sisterhood.

Garrett is currently a member of the Psi Delta Chapter, Fort Wayne. The chapter

Theatre Newsies, and the younger camp has performed Annie, Jr. and The Little Mermaid. These two camps have drawn upwards of 40-50 kids per camp in the past.

Knowing that we would be placing the caps on the camps and not knowing the impact COVID would have on things by summertime, we decided that it would be best to forgo those types of shows and do something different for this year.

Last summer, the theatre camps were cancelled completely.

“I can say that I am so happy to have our camps back this year and to have kids in the building again,” said Keffaber. “This is my fourth year directing the high school camp, and I have missed my kids over the past two years. Many of these

Hanna Lodge entering their freshman year in college.

Kearston will be attending Trine University and Keaton will be attending Indiana Wesleyan University.

They each also received a scholarship from the Indiana Grand Lodge. The Grand Lodge selected 434 young men and

women to receive scholarships for the 2021-22 school year.

Also receiving scholarships were Brooke Bowling, granddaughter of Lowell Karns, who will be attending Indiana University Kokomo; Evelyn Gray, granddaughter of Phillip Siders who will be attending Indiana University

...continued from Page 1 plans to host the National convention in 2023 in Fort Wayne.

The sorority was founded Nov. 4, 1925 in Kentucky and has chapters throughout the United States. It supports students who study the field of

occupational therapy, awarding five scholarships per year. In addition, chapters are involved philanthropically, in their local chapters nationwide, spending countless hours with the needs of their communities.

...continued from Page 1 students come back every summer to take part in the camps.

They see friends that they maybe haven’t seen since the previous summer or they

make new friends with students from other schools. The three weeks we hold camp are one of my favorite times of the year.”

Bloomington; and Matthew and Michael Swango, who will be attending Purdue Univeristy and Trine University, respectively, they are the sons of Michael Swango.

Bachelor Creek Church of Christ officials are pleased to announce and welcome Joel Cogdell as the church’s new Lead Minister. After a unanimous recommendation from a 10-person search committee, staff and elders, Cogdell accepted the call, and a congregational vote affirmed their selection on March 28.

Pastor Joel began his new ministry at Bachelor Creek on May 21.

Cogdell is a gifted leader and teacher who has a deep love for Jesus and others. He and his wife, Tara, have been married for 14 years and have three children, Caleb (8), Elle (7), and Jude (5).

He received a B.A. in Bible and Youth Ministry/Preaching from Johnson University in 2007. He is currently working on a M.A. in New Testament with a concentration in Spiritual Formation and Leadership. Prior to joining BCCC, Cogdell was the Connect Groups Minister at Crossroads

Christian Church in Grand Prairie, Texas, where he served for 14 years.

He has been described by many as a humble leader who strives for unity, teamwork and above all, pointing others to Jesus. Joel and Tara were drawn to BCCC because of its multi-generational dynamic as well as the congregation’s heart for Wabash and beyond. Both the Cogdells and the Staff/Elders at BCCC are excited for what the future holds.

To welcome the Cogdells, an ice cream social is planned at Bachelor Creek on Sunday, July 11, at noon.

GOOD WORDS . . .

Marketers know that most of us are impulsive shoppers. We make snap decisions based on mood or perceived value. Choices have consequences; good or bad.

Not so with wise decisions. Good choices usually include reason and research. God‘s Word is Truth. Augustine of Hippo says, “The Truth is like a lion; you don’t have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself.” (James 1:5) Which snap decisions would you like to change? How does God‘s word help you?

Rev. Rick E. Carder (RickeCarder.com)

Christian Heritage Church 2776 RIVER ROAD • WABASH

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

July 12-16 6:00-8:00 p.m.

All children ages 3 to 12 welcome!

BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE

For more information 260-571-4243

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LaFontaine History Club to honor veterans with display The LaFontaine History Club plans to honor veterans and service men and women from the Korean War, Vietnam, Desert Strom and the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as those on Active duty at this time. We would like to display uniforms, pictures, documents and any other memorabilia that returning or serving folks might wish to have in the windows of the Parker Store.

Organizers especially need Korean War veteran items, it isn’t a forgotten war to us. If you would be willing to loan items for the month of July or you have a photo of an active duty service man or woman to share please all Patricia Walters at 765-2517079 to arrange delivery or pick up. The windows for May and Memorial Day displayed items from the Civil War to the end of World War II. This July we want to honor those who have served since that time. Please call to share items for display by Friday, July 1 so the windows will be completed before

Independence Day. EVERYONE ENJOY your 4th of July celebrations.

Remember what 4th of July stands for.

Don’t forget to gave a Big Thank You to all of the Veterans, Active Service men, women and Police who keep us all safe.

Thank you!

AGAIN THIS SUMMER, Southwood Elementary School is offering an alternative method for your school supply bundle directly to your home. Click on the link, then find your child’s grade level (some grades have a separate “boy” and “girl” lists). Please contact the school if you have any questions about ordering.

Hurry! The deadline to order these kits to

ensure on-time arrival is Thursday, July 1.

TOWN OF LAFONTAINE TOWN WIDE AND COUNTY Rummage Sale on July 9- 10. If you are interested on getting on a list just phone 260-377-9608 or email this column. Be sure and gave your name, address and times of your sale.

Your name with address and time of sale will be put onto a list and it will be posted in town.

LIBERTY BELLS WILL NOT meet in July. Our next lunch date is Tuesday, August 3, at 11:30, at the Fried Egg in Wabash WHITES RISIDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICE Each month staff are nominated based upon how they portray our values of being effective, reliable, Christian, and/or gracious to the highest level!

May’s Employee of the Month is...Drum Roll Please...

Gabriella Kahkola!

Behavior being recognized: “Gabriella helped me work through some scheduling items for things we were both manag-

ing. She displayed professionalism throughout! Thank you so much, Gabriella!”

Congratulations, Gabriella, and all nominated staff members!

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY: Shut IN? We have volunteers to deliver within 3 miles of the Library. Hours Monday 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Thursday 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 1st & 3rd Saturday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. 765-9814851 1 E Kendall St., LaFontaine, IN 46940 TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRAY Have you checked out our Audiobook section yet? Troyer Memorial Library has numerous books on CD and cassette. We also have a Boombox you can check out with your audiobooks!

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY has several paraprofessional openings for the 2021-22 school year. All positions would be assisting students and teachers in the classrooms, as well as some additional assigned duties. Please visit the Jobs page on our new MSD website

https://wabash.tedk1 2.com/hire/index.asp x to apply for one of these positions. We would love to have you join our Southwood Elementary family! #KnightPride #DreamBigWorkHard HERE’S A COUPLE FACTS that seem to have been forgotten and need to be remembered. 1.

Elected officials work for us. We don’t work for them. 2. Our rights are given to us my God and US Constitution not by elected officials at their whim. 3. Our tax dollars are collected from us for the maintenance of our Country not every other country in the world. 4. Social Security is an earned benefit we have paid into. Not an entitlement or a Congressional Slush Fund. Time to remind a lot of elected officials of these facts.

“CAPITALISM DEMANDS the Best of Every Man – His Rationality – And Rewards him accordingly. It leaves Every Man Free to Choose the Work he likes.

And go as far on the road of Achievement as his Ability and

Ambition will Carey Him.” Ayn Rand VETERAN Slower than a speeding bullet. Less powerful than a Locomotive, Unable to Leap Tall buildings in a single bound, BUT YET STILL A SUPER MAN LAFONTAINE/LI BERTY FIRE DEPARTMENT Is always looking for volunteers. For information stop by station 2nd or 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. or send a message on Face Book.

SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL REUNION will be held on August 7 at Honeywell. Be sure and watch for your invitation.

VETRANS COFFEE AND SNACK July 9, 9 a.m. in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

WORDS OF WISDOM There was a snake that crawled over a sharp saw and was cut. In anger the snaked wrapped the saw with its thick body and proceeded to squeeze the live out of the saw. With each angry squeeze it felt more pain but continued because it

wasn’t going to let the saw get away with the pain it caused it. The snake, refusing to let go of the saw, eventually died; not knowing the whole time, he needed to let go of the initial pain and focus on its future and where it was going. Instead, the snake, unfortunately, lost its life and didn’t even see it coming.

Control your anger, forgive those that hurt you, and don’t give people or things power over you. It can ultimately kill you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jamie Herring July 1, Matthew Saril, Sandy Bachman, Mitchell Swain July 5, Ruthanna Lilly, CeCe Wood July 6 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY John and Sharon Petro, Tim and Laura Adams, Claude and Mary Brane, Von and Joey Moore July 2, Larry and Diane Wente July 3, Bob and Joyce Summers July 6 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Laketon Lions Club to sponsor All-Holiday Bazaar July 10

The Laketon Lions Club is sponsoring a summer All-Holiday Bazaar on July 10, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Warvel Park located on North Market Street in North Manchester.

There will be booths in the Scout Hall, the large pavilion, and the grounds surrounding the pavilion.

Vendors will be selling wreaths, kitchen towels, crossstitched items, scented wax melts, fragrances, aprons, handmade purses, soy candles, crocheted and knitted items, baby items, afghans, handmade quilted wristlets, lanyards, bookmarks, scrunchies, scarves, Usborne books, puzzles, activity & coloring books, soaps, scrubs, jewelry, piggy banks, recycled paper crafts, Mary Kay Cosmetics, metal art, various forms of painting including furniture accent pieces and resin art.

This is an AllHoliday Bazaar so there will be Easter décor, Fall and Christmas décor etc.

You don’t want to miss this bazaar!

There is still space available for more booths, too! Lunch will be served by Laketon Lions Members. Please contact Diane Binkerd, Laketon Lions Bazaar Chair, 260-982-6883 or 260-578-6884.

DEEMING LODGE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Ivy Chapter OES & Deming Lodge and will host their monthly Community

Breakfast on Saturday July 3, 2021 from 7-10 a.m. at 2nd & Front Streets (enter through alley between 2nd & 3rd Streets). This month is French Toast, Eggs, Sausage, Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy, Coffee, Juice, Milk, and Hot Chocolate. Free Will Donation.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION: Manchester University, Manchester Community Schools and the town of North Manchester present the 2021 Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Manchester High School on Saturday, July 3. The rain date is July 4. The free celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. with the Manchester Civic Band. Families and individuals are encouraged to come early to find a spot.

Lawn chairs or blankets will make viewing more comfortable.

Parking is available at Manchester High School, Manchester Administrative Building and Manchester Recreation Association lots. The North Manchester Fire Department will light up the sky with fireworks over the high school baseball field about 10 p.m.

“Thanks to the firefighters who volunteer their time to set up and run the show.

They do an awesome job every year,” said Alexis Young, Manchester University assistant vice president for facilities and auxiliary operations.

Young, Manchester Community Schools Business Manager Jeremy Markham and Town Manager Adam Penrod organized the overall event.

For the safety of guests, no alcohol, sparklers or personal fireworks are permitted.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP:

The summer session of GriefShare meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15.

Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street.

Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register.

FARMER’S MARKET AT OGAN’S LANDING: The North Manchester Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from 8 am to Noon.

The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on S. Mill St. down the street from the covered bridge.

Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs).

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are 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.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant

through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. There is a cozy nook with kid-size chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others.

Children may choose a book to keep.

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

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, North Manchester.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

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St. Patrick’s Historic Catholic Church invites you to celebrate mass on Sunday, July 4, at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Welcome to July!

The seventh month of the Gregorian year is named in honor of Julius Caesar. Before his reign in 63 B.C. the calendar was 355 days and only ten months. Gradually through mishandling and corruption, the pontiffs allowed the calendar to lengthen to please one priest and to shorten to anger another.

Caesar changed to a solar calendar with twelve months and 365 days. The extra days were distributed among the months with 29 days. A year after Caesar completed the calendar, he was assassinated on the Ides of March. In his honor, the Roman Senate named the seventh month July, the month of Caesar’s birth.

The new calendar went into effect on the first day of January 709 A.U.C. (ab urbe condita – “from the founding of the city [Rome]”).

This was the arbitrary and inaccurate Roman system of measuring time. This date became classified as January 1, 45 B.C. and put an end to the old Roman system. The Julian calendar became the predominant calendar throughout Europe for the next 1600 years until Pope Gregory made further reforms in 1582.

The Gregorian calendar introduced leap years to account for the Earth’s revolution around the Sun. Every year that is exactly divisible by four is a leap year, except for years that are exactly divisible by 100, but these century years are leap years if they are exactly divisible by 400. The Julian calendar was used in Russia until 1917 and in China until 1949, and to this day the Eastern Ordodox Church adheres to Caesar’s calendar.

The month of July is known for firsts.

Louis Pasteur would test the first rabies vaccine in 1885 during the month of July, and bikinis made their debut in 1948 on July 5. In 1969 space travel took great strides, and Neil

Armstrong put the first footprints on the moon. July 1 is National Postal Worker Day, National U.S. Postage Stamp Day, and National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. And, of course, the United States is blessed to celebrate July 4 as Independence Day. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m.

Preacher Mark Wisniewski’s sermon for Sunday, July 4, is “In It to Win It” based on Ephesians 6:10-13.

He especially emphasizes the concept that Freedom Isn’t Free!

From Galatians 5:13, “For you were called to freedom, brothers and sisters, only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.”

Upcoming dates on Dora Christian Church’s calendar: July 14 – Prayer and Bible Study begins on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.; July 17 – Game Night, from 4-7 p.m.; and July 19 – Men’s Group meets at 6:30 p.m.

Save the Date Postcards will be sent soon for Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021). If you have addresses for past members or attendees please let Janene know by phone 260-906-6449 or email 1957cowgirl@gmail.co m. The Homecoming Celebration will be Sunday, September 19.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activi-

ties and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.co m.

Save the Date: The Lagro Alumni have announced that they will have their 105th meeting later this year on Aug. 7, 2021. Be watching for updates on this reunion.

The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship service at 100 a.m. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents.

For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: June 29 – IHSAA Moratorium; Jr.Hi. Girls Basketball Open Gym June 30 – IHSAA Moratorium; Summer Food Pick Up July 1, 2, 3, 4 – IHSAA Moratorium July 5 – Summer Weights July 6 – Jr.Hi. Girls Basketball Open Gym; Volleyball Open Gym; Cross County Summer Run July 7 – Summer Weights; Summer Food PickUp; Football Open Field MSD of Wabash County is offering a Summer Food Program now through Wednesday, July 28. The program will provide weekly meals free of charge for children ages 1-18 throughout the MSDWC area. Each Wednesday throughout this summer, families can pick up five days’ worth of breakfasts and lunches for each child in their household that meets the age criteria.

Meals will be available on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Northfield and Southwood Jr./Sr. High Schools on the east side of the building. The final pickup date is on Wednesday, July 28.

Families do not need

to sign up in advance for the meals. “As a new program, our staff will be experimenting during the first few weeks to find the appropriate amount of meals to prepare. While we aim to make enough meals for all who desire them, it is possible during the beginning weeks that meals may run out.

We appreciate our community’s understanding as we work through these initial details.”

The monthly Salamonie Senior Luncheon will be at noon on Monday, July 5, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, 3691 New Holland Road, Andrews. Anyone age 50 or older is welcome to attend.

Caroline Everidge, Extension Educator with Huntington County Purdue Extension, will speak on “Safety from Scams.” The program begins with a carry-in meal at

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noon. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage, and their own table service. The main dish is provided by Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services. A $1.00 donation will be accepted to help defray costs. For reservations call 260468-2127.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: June 30 – Sarah Frieden and Terry Schaaf; July 1 – Connie Smith; July 4 – Bonnie Newton;

July 6 – Susan Miller.

Happy Anniversary: July 3 – Dave and Kristy Good.

Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260-571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

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I want to tell you a little history about myself. I was born in Wabash County in the year 1950. My parents were Wilbur and Bertha (Bolen) Snell.

They are both no longer living. My father died at the age of 66 and my mother at the age of 87.

I lived some of my childhood at Frances Slocum State Forest way back in the woods until I was 8.

My father was a Forest Ranger, an Officer of Division of Forestry 66. My mother worked at Wabash Magnetics on the south side in Wabash.

I went to Somerset High School until the fourth grade and the government stepped in and installed the reservoirs. We then were forced to move.

To this day I can take you to the place where my home sat.

It has never and I mean never has been under water to this day. The government paid for the home but it just didn’t feel the same leaving like that but I was young and didn’t understand.

I ended up going to Linlawn Grade School until they finished building Southwood High School. It was sure different going from having recess in grade school and not having any in high school. I was ready to graduate in 1969. I was a junior in 1968 and school had just let out in May for the summer. Later that

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Snell shares story of his life Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

month I was in a severe motorcycle accident. I was hit on my left side and ended face down on the road in front of my home.

A truck came up from behind very quick and I was nearing my driveway. Now remember this, they didn’t have turn signals on motorcycles until later and they were discussing a helmet law to wear or not. I had mine on.

Anyway, I stuck out my left arm to let the truck driver know that I was going to turn left. He must have thought I was giving him the go ahead and pass because when I turned, he hit me.

The accident broke my left leg femur, left arm and split the bone from my shoulder to the elbow, four ribs, my left ankle and knocked my shoulder out of place.

I was in pretty bad shape and thank God for helmets. I was a junior at this time.

By the time I was able to go back to school in September 1969 I had lost a year

and was not able to graduate until 1970.

I met my wife Bonita (Fetrow) in high school when I returned to school.

Bonita’s parents are Ernie Fetrow and Mary Lou (King) Fetrow. We were high school sweethearts for almost two years and I was still on crutches at the time when we met. I didn’t lose the crutches until early 1970.

Bonita and I were married on Nov. 8, 1970. She took care of the house and kids.

She also worked as a waitress part time and held a job in Wabash taking care of a laundry mat. We were both in the Air Force Auxiliary for 4 years. She was administration/ personnel and I was air search and rescue instructor. We joined Red, Jean and Jamie’s Cherokee Kickers and went to the Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn., and we were on TV with a whole crew of Kickers.

Together Bonita and I had two children, Alisha and Matt. Matt married and has given us two granddaughters. We also have one great grandson. Bonita and I really like show cars. We joined the Wabash Vintage Cruisers Car Club and later the Rebel Rousers Car Club and have been members ever since. We both have two show cars of our own— two 71

Chevy Novas. Mine is a gear jammer and Bonita’s is out in left field with all the murals.

Hanks Drive-in Restaurant was a hangout for the cruisers. Bonita and I renewed or Wedding Vows on our 20th in front of everyone who attended at Hanks. It was a lot of fun for it was a shotgun wedding renewal.

Everyone dressed as if Hillbillies. Bonita and I renewed our vows again on our 25th at the Cherokee Kickers building which is now the building on South Wabash St. belonging to Dorais Chevrolet.

Starting in 1970 I have had an array of jobs.

I worked for Don Perry’s Body Shop for a few months, a cook at Hoosier Point Truck Stop which was run by Bud and Skip Chain. I then ended up working for McKinny’s Appliances as a delivery /installer in Wabash.

One night at the dinner table Bonita and I had chicken and we found a wish bone. We both made a wish and pulled. I received the better part. I would not tell her what I had wished for. Later that month Public Service, REMC and General Telephone called me for an interview. I decided to go with the telephone company after all the interviews were done.

THE ROANN Paw Paw Township Public Library is holding a book sale during the Fourth of July weekend, on July 1-3 during regular library hours. Stop and support our great library.

ROANN FOURTH of July weekend is having their usual celebration with the town having rummage sales on Friday and Saturday, July 2nd and 3rd. Saturday will be breakfast in the Roann Covered Bridge, sponsored by the Bridge Association and The Roann First Brethren Church from 7am10am. Antique tractor pulls also on Saturday, starting at 10am with weigh in at

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9am at the pull field.

Roann Lions Club on Saturday the 3rd at 5:30pm will have a horse pull also at the pull field. Fireworks will then be held at dusk.

THE SUMMER Lunch Program is at the Roann United Methodist Church

from 11:30am-12:30pm for children up to 18 years old on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for July 4 service will be taken from Romans 13:1-7 titled “Established by God”.

They will be celebrating Holy Communion and taking up an offering for the Phiri’s. We invite you to worship in person and on Facebook at 9am.

THE ROANN Covered Bridge Festival met on Monday, June 14 at the Town Hall. The schedule of activities

for the festival is complete. We still have room for more craft & unique item vendors.

Because so many have asked in the last few years, we will have a horse pull this year, weather permitting, on Friday night, Sept.

10 at 7:30 p.m. (We will also have a horse pull on Saturday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m.). A big thank you to Rick Morris for his many hours on the road to get sponsors to cover “both” of these horse pulls. We desperately need some younger people to help with setting up, and nightly trash pick-up duties. This year we will be renting a stage for the Continued on Page 23

I had a choice, WOW! I worked for GTE/Verizon for over 30 years as an installer/ repair technician. After I retired I worked for MSD of Wabash Miami Area Programs for several years and received my license and became a sign language instructor / interpreter. I also worked for Cottage Watchman Security out of Pierceton, IN for six years.

Bonita and I are in charge of the Urbana streetlights. We collect funds to help pay to keep them on.

Bonita and I are both Urbana Lions. We have been members for twelve years.

Bonita is Lion Vice President. I’m the Secretary for the Urbana Lions. The Urbana Lions sponsor an activity called ECHO Racing (Electric Car HO scale racing) in which Bonita, Matt and I put on for all youth in and around the Urbana area. This activity takes place in January, February and March.

We have lived in Urbana for 45 years. I was a Lion member

back in 1977 till 1981.

Lion Max Chamberlain asked me to join. Later on, I decided that I was so busy doing other activities that I didn’t think I was doing the Urbana Lions justice so I dropped out in 1981. Bonita takes care of the Urbana Community Building.

She buys supplies for all the events the Lions put on for the community and is involved with United Fund. She loves to cook for almost all of the Lion activities.

Bonita and I run the Snack Shack when needed. Bonita and I have our hands in several different activities for the community. We put on a Halloween Car and Truck Show and a tenderloin fry to help raise money for the streetlights. Both of these take place every year. I’m your Urbana columnist who tries to find items of interest for Wabash County to read and try to put Urbana on the map. I hope that you found this article on Bonita and I interesting. This is just the tip of our past years. There is a

whole lot more but I believe this gives you an idea of how busy we are.

Birthday wish: Oh my, get this, I forgot to post my wife’s birthday. Bonita Snell June 25.

Sorry about that sweetheart.

Condolences to the Gene Miller family and friends from the Urbana Lions and the Urbana Community.

Prayer concerns: Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns both at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers, the ones who have contracted COVID-19 and the people who are trying to eradicate the virus.

If anyone would like to have their name added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

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Roann news center stage. Our big stage needs to be repaired, and the festival committee decided with the sky-rocketing cost of lumber material, it would be cost efficient to rent a stage this year. We will need some strong men to unload the stage section and help. This will be sometime on Wednesday, Sept. 8.

More information later. There are also tarp coverings for two stages that need to be put together and

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placed over two of the stages.

We know September seems a long time away, but time does go quickly.

We hope you will mark your calendars and keep Sept. 9-11 open.

Beckie Elliot and Ann Haupert are parade organizers.

They have some new ideas for the parade this year. They are very familiar with the festival since they were the organizers for several years.

Festival dates are

Sept. 9-11. The theme is “Let Your Light Shine”.

ROANN’S COMMUNITY Heritage Main Street had their annual public meeting on Tuesday, June 15 at the Roann Town Hall. Those in attendance were updated on the plans for lighting improvements on Chippewa from Allen to Walnut Street.

Watch for more announcements soon!

Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the meeting.

Anyone interested in helping with projects, please contact jodernelson@yahoo.c om U P C O M I N G DATES: Month of June – Summer Lunch Program, 11:30am-12:30pm, Roann Methodist Church; July 1 – Roann Lions Club meeting, 7pm, Town Hall; July 1, 2, and 3 – Library book sale; July 2 and 3 – Town rummage sales; July 3 – Tractor pulls and fireworks at dusk;

July 7 – Food Pantry at the Roann Town Hall, 2pm-4pm; July 13 – Roann Town Board Meeting, 7pm, Town Hall; July 15 – RHG, main Street Meeting, 6:30pm.

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Laura Everill (niece of Alice Eller and Kathie Grandstaff), Becky Welsh, Sherry Hill, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

C E L E B R AT I N G

ANNIVERSARIES: June 30 – Mr. & Mrs. Steve Hentgen; July 1 – Mr. & Mrs. Randy Myers, Mr. & Mrs. Mike See, and Mr. & Mrs. Terry Krom; July 3 – Mr. & Mrs. Monte Chamberlain; July 6 – Mr. & Mrs. Josh Langston, Mr. & Mrs. Rex Vigar, and Mr. & Mrs. H. Chenault & Jeremy Stephens.

C E L E B R AT I N G BIRTHDAYS: June 23 – Richard Quillen; June 30 – Devin Reed and Deanna Schuler;

July 1 – Logan Powell; July 2 – Teresa Vigar; July 4 – Riley Wright; July 5 – Karen Bussard. grace.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centruylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

Beacon Credit Union partners with White’s Beacon Credit Union recently became an Impact Partner of White’s Residential and Family Services.

Headquartered in Wabash and with offices all throughout the state, Beacon CU has been helping

Hoosiers since 1931 and is the largest agricultural lending credit union in the nation.

“We are very fortunate to have a resource such as White’s Residential and Family Services here in Wabash County making an

impact with our youth,” said Kevin W i l l o u r , President/CEO of Beacon Credit Union.

“We understand the importance of investing in our younger generation and are proud to support White’s RFS as an

Impact Partner.”

By becoming a White’s RFS Impact Partner, businesses not only provide financial support, but also contribute to the future success of teens and families in our community.

“We are grateful for

the investment that Beacon Credit Union is making in the lives of students and their families,” said Shane Whybrew, Director of Donor Stewardship.

“Beacon is truly providing new possibilities to students throughout the state

through their support of White’s Residential and Family Services.”

For more information on how your business or organization can join the mission of White’s RFS, enriching the lives of at-risk kids and fami-

lies through emotional healing, personal development, and spiritual growth, by becoming an Impact Partner, contact Shane Whybrew, Shane.Whybrew@Wh itesrfs.org.

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State Fair Free State line-up announced The Indiana State Fair unveiled the 2021 list of all scheduled performers who will appear on the Indiana State Fair Free Stage July 30 through Aug. 22 (Fair is closed Mondays and Tuesdays). All shows at the Indiana State Fair Free Stage are free with paid fair admission and seating is first-come, first-served.

The 2021 Indiana State Fair Free Stage lineup includes: All artists, dates and times are subject to change without notice State Fair Yacht Rock Night with Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall & Orleans presented by Yacht Rock Radio Friday, July 30 John Waite and Kyle Cook of

Matchbox Twenty, presented

by IndianaRockHistor y.com - Saturday, July 31 Mary Mary, presented by WTLC FM Sunday, Aug. 1 Josh Turner Wednesday, Aug. 4 Run Forrest Run, Ultimate 90s Party Band - Thursday, Aug. 5 Noah Cyrus Friday, Aug. 6

Zimmer Biomet gifts polyethylene bars to Ivy Tech training center Ivy Tech Warsaw’s Orthopedic and Advanced Manufacturing Training Center recently received a donation from Zimmer Biomet of 1,999 bars of density medical grade polyethylene, worth more than $100,000. As the “Orthopedic Capital of the World,” Warsaw’s manufacturing industry is vital to the local economy, and machine and technology education programs at Ivy Tech Warsaw are integral to the manufacturing workforce pipeline.

This type of polyethylene is used extensively in a number of different orthopedic joints and will be used in a variety of Ivy Tech classes. The donated polyethylene will help make machine parts in the CNC Production Machinist

CT and TC programs and the Machine Tool Technology CT, TC, and AAS programs.

“Zimmer Biomet is one of the world’s leaders in effective, innovative solutions that support orthopedic surgeons and clinicians in alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world,” said Tom Till, Program Director of STATE OF INDIANA

Automation and Robotics Technology at Ivy Tech Warsaw. “We are thankful for this donation and delighted that we can provide our students with the opportunity to experience machining medical grade plastics in addition to machining different metals.”

Blanco Brown Saturday, Aug. 7 Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, presented

by WTLC FM Sunday, Aug. 8 for KING & COUNTRY - Wednesday, Aug. 11 TBA – Thursday, Aug. 12 Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe Friday, Aug. 13 Home Free Saturday, Aug. 14

STATE OF INDIANA

Casting Crowns Sunday, Aug. 15 Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, Classics IV, The Vogues, The Cowsills - Wednesday, Aug. 18 Barracuda America’s Heart Tribute - Thursday, Aug. 19 The Beach Boys -

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) Cause Number: 85C01-2106-EU-000050

COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STANLEY EUGENE WALLS, Deceased RONALD L. WALLS, Personal Representative NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Ronald L. Walls was, on the 21st day of June 2021 appointed personal representative of the estate of Stanley Eugene Walls, deceased, who died on August 17, 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.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 21st day of June 2021.

Lori J. Draper, Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 569-0590

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The 2021 Indiana State Fair is scheduled to open on Friday, July 30, and runs through Aug. 22.

The Fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Please follow CDC guidelines regarding wearing masks.

There are no capacity restrictions for Free Stage concerts and no reserved seating.

Friday, Aug. 20 Latino-Fest at the Indiana State Fair, presented by Radio Latina – featuring AK7, Banda Blanca and La sonora Dinamita de Colombia - Saturday, Aug. 21 Gospel Music Festival with headliner Hezekiah Walker, presented by WTLC AM & FM - Sunday, Aug. 22

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF ) CASE NO. 85C01-2105-MI 342 IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: ) ) ADRENA CARLA CRACE ) PETITIONER. ) NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Adrene Carla Crace, whose mailing address is: 68 LaSalle Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that her name be changed to Adrena Carla Shelton.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said Petition on the 30th day of July, 2021 at 1:00 o’clock p.m.

Adrena Carla Crace Petitioner Date: May 3rd, 2021

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) Cause Number: 85C01-2106-EU-000050

COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STANLEY EUGENE WALLS, Deceased RONALD L. WALLS, Personal Representative NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that Ronald L. Walls was, on the 21st day of June 2021 appointed personal representative of the estate of Stanley Eugene Walls, deceased, who died on August 17, 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.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, this 21st day of June 2021.

Lori J. Draper, Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 569-0590

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STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT )SS: ) Cause Number: 85C01-2106-EU-000048

COUNTY OF WABASH IN RE: THE ESTATE OF LINDA MUSIC, Deceased NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the Circuit Court of Wabash County, Indiana.

Notice is hereby given that William R. Smedley was, on the 14th day of June 2021 appointed personal representative of the estate of Linda Music, deceased, who died on March 11, 2021.

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.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana, on 6/14/2021.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana Attorney for the Estate: Douglas C. Lehman 8756-85 Douglas C. Lehman Professional Corporation 30 West Canal Street Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 569-0590 6/30, 7/7/21

Lori J. Draper Wabash Circuit Court Clerk 5/26/2021 6/16, 23, 30/21

Filed: 6/22/2021 1:57 PM Clerk Wabash County, Indiana STATE OF INDIANA

IN THE WABASH SUPERIOR COURT

COUNTY OF WABASH

CAUSE NO. 85D01-2106-MI-392

BEAUCHAMP FAMILY, LLC Plaintiff, vs.

D.F. BROOKS, and all of his successors and assigns, and all other persons claiming any right, title, or interest in the within described real estate, by, through or under him or any other person or entity, the names of all whom are unknown to the Plaintiff, Defendants.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION TO: D.F. Brooks, a person whose whereabouts are unknown, and all of his successors and assigns, and all other persons claiming any right, title, or interest in the within described real estate, by, through or under him or any other person or entity, the names of all whom are unknown to the Plaintiff.

You are hereby notified that Beauchamp Family, LLC, has heretofore filed in Wabash Superior Court at Wabash, Indiana, in Cause No. 85D01-2106-MI-392, its complaint to quiet title regarding the following described real estate: A part of the Northeast quarter of Section 6, Township 27 North, Range 7 East, described as follows: Beginning 1501 feet South and 1322.2 feet West of the Northeast corner of said quarter section; thence South 289.3 feet to the North line of the right of way of the Wabash Railroad; thence North 80 degrees East 350.5 feet along the north side of said right of way; thence North 18 ½ degrees East 241 feet; thence West 421.7 feet of the place of beginning. Containing 2.25 acres.

Commonly known as Old St. Road 24, Wabash, Indiana; Parcel No. 85-15-06-200-004.000-003 It is believed that you may claim some interest in and to the real estate.

You are further notified that you or your attorney must respond within thirty (30) days after the last date this Summons is published, and in case you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. The name and address of the attorney representing the plaintiff is Stephen H. Downs, Downs Tandy & Petruniw, P.C., 99 West Canal Street, Wabash, Indiana, 46992.

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6/22/2021 Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Superior Court

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Enrollment underway for cover crop program The Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), in partnership with the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC), the Indiana Department of Agriculture (ISDA) and Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O’Lakes, Inc., one of America’s largest farmer-owned cooperatives, announced the opening of the enrollment period through Aug. 6 for the INfield Advantage program cover crop trials.

Participating in the INfield Advantage program provides Indiana farmers with resources and tools to try cover crops on their farms and evaluate the results before determining whether to adopt the practice more broadly across their operations. With new carbon market opportunities now emerging, the INfield Advantage program also gives farmers the chance to ready their farms for participation in these new markets at little to no risk.

Farmers enrolled in the program will have access to the Truterra Insights Engine sustainability tool to benchmark current practices, and track progress and improvement over time of the cover crop split-field trial. To be eligible for the cover crop trial, farmers must be new to planting cover crops. In this split field trial, 20 acres of cover crop seed will be provided, and at least a 40-acre field is recommended.

Farmers may also be eligible to receive a $200 sign-up incentive upon enrollment.

More information about eligibility requirements and sign-up can be found online at www.infieldadvantage.org “The INfield Advantage program offers an exciting opportunity for farmers in Indiana to manage the economics of adopting new conservation practices on their farm that can improve their environmental

Participating in the INfield Advantage program provides Indiana farmers with resources and tools to try cover crops on their farms and evaluate the results before determining whether to adopt the practice more broadly across their operations. With new carbon market opportunities now emerging, the INfield Advantage program also gives farmers the chance to ready their farms for participation in these new markets at little to no risk. footprint and their bottom line,” said ISA Board Chair Matthew Chapman, a farmer from Springport.

“Making practice changes can be risky and potentially expensive for farmers, so we want to equip them with the tools and resources to try out these practices first and have the data to know with confidence that implementing a practice change makes sense for their operation.”

Funding for the

program is provided by a grant through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and ISA and ICMC checkoff dollars, which will cover all costs of farmer participation, including soil testing. The INfield Advantage program has also partnered with two Indiana ag retailers, Ceres Solutions and Premier Ag, who are part of the Truterra network and use the Truterra Insights Engine to enable additional agronomic

and technical assistance to participating farmers.

“Partnerships are key for the INfield Advantage program and ISDA is proud to work with organizations focused on assisting farmers as well as increasing soil health,” said Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture director.

“This program has come a long way in recent years and we are excited about the new opportunities available for farmers

and landowners who are interested in increasing conservation on their farm.”

The INfield Advantage program offers tillage and nitrogen use efficiency trials throughout the year in addition to cover crops, all designed to help Indiana farmers test drive practice changes for three of the largest indicators of a farm operations’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Getting set up and entering farm data in the Truterra Insights Engine will also help farmers better position themselves to access future revenue opportunities through emerging ecosystem markets such as carbon.

Truterra recently launched TruCarbon, a transformational new carbon program that will help farmers generate and sell carbon credits to private sector buyers.

Participating in future carbon offers requires conservation practices such as

cover crops that sequester carbon and collecting specific data on these practices, so participating in the INfield Advantage program is a great way for farmers to be ready to participate in these new markets as they become available.

“We’re thrilled to be a partner in this opportunity for Indiana farmers that will help them consider new on-farm conservation practices that could benefit the environment and boost their bottom line,” said Mariah Murphy, Senior Manager, Truterra, LLC Field Team. “Taking the long view, we know that utilizing the Truterra Insights Engine in these collaborative programs will help farmers be ready for future markets – including carbon programs such as TruCarbon – while addressing the risks inherent in any practice change.”

The Paper of Wabash County, 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

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Wabash County 3 GARAGE SALES just south of Wabash! Rain or shine! Friday, July 2, 9am4pm; Saturday, July 3, 9am-Noon. 3883 E. ST RD 124; 5648 S. 390 E.; 6730 E. 500 S. Clothing, books, vintage, Precious Moments, household items - so much stuff! Come out and see us!

ESTATE SALE - PART 2: Friday, July 2nd and Saturday, July 3rd. 8am3pm. Location: 873 East State Road 124, Wabash, IN. Across from Southwood Elementary School. We will be selling all contents of the house. We have added furniture, bedding, leather jackets, glassware, Christmas ornaments, more antiques. Come & shop, rain or shine!

Several other sales in the neighborhood on these dates.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 2 & Saturday, July 3, 8am-2pm both days. Girls & boys clothes, toys, women clothes, scrubs, Breville juicer, household items, stained glass light fixture, matchbook collection. 1953 Glendale Drive, Wabash.

GARAGE SALE: July 1, 2, 3. 4628 S. St. Rd. 13. Lots of good stuff! 1 1/2 mile south on Highway 13.

GARAGE SALE: Rain or Shine! Men & women clothing, shoes, lawn sprayer, lawn thatcher, 175 pound Poly-Pro spiker/spreader, Hitachi scroll saw, sand blaster and much more. Thursday, July 1, 8am-5pm; Friday, July 2, 8am-5pm; Saturday, July 3, 8amNoon. 2060 W. 400 S.

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Friday, 8am-4pm; Saturday, 8am-2pm.

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Furniture, women, junior, girls size newborn-16 clothing, king/twin sheets, miscellaneous.

North Manchester

GARAGE SALE: Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday, 8amNoon. 405 E. College Avenue, North Manchester.

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Mier Community Church near Converse, Indiana is currently seeking Pastoral Leadership.

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