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Flag football teams enter second year

By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Wabash High School Unified Sports fall program, Unified Flag Football has begun and is off to a great start.

Unified Sports is a collaborative partnership between the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Indiana that promotes servant leadership among student athletes while changing their lives as well as the lives of those with intellectual disabilities.

Since its inception in 2012, Special Olympics International has supported Unified Sports as a model program to activate schools through “Project Unify,” which also has the endorsement of the National Federation of High Schools.

Unified Sports has a sectional and state tournament series just like the other sports that the IHSAA promotes.

It’s not only about competition, but it’s also a way that each participating school commits to raising money towards Special Olympics to help fund other inclusive opportunities.

Unified Sports is a partnership between students with cognitive disabilities and ones without.

“We delayed the start to see how reopening of schools went but we have now had four games with two more on Thursday night,” said Kyle Wieland, Wabash High School principal.

“We have three returners from last year’s team and eight new

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players. So, we have a total of 11 on the team.

Wabash Unified Sports also has two new coaches, Corey Phillippe and Ross Phillippe.

“They have done an excellent job working with our studentathletes,” said Wieland.

As for adjustments made to the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wieland says the changes are in line with those of other sports and events. All players must wear masks when they are not playing and all equipment is wiped down and sanitized on a regular basis.

This coming Thursday, Oct. 1, is the first and only home game for Unified Flag Football. Wieland encourages anyone who is available to come and support the student athletes.

The game is at 6 p.m. at Alumni Field and has free admission.

This coming Thursday, Oct. 1, is the first and only home game for Unified Flag Football. Wieland encourages anyone who is available to come and support the student athletes. The game is at 6 p.m. and has free admission.

The Manchester United flag football team is made up of nine players and is coached by Erica Vogel and assistant coached by Nate Birch and Ray Houser. It is in its second year.

The Manchester Squire Unified Flag Football team defeated Oak Hill 41-32 and lost to Tippecanoe Valley 44-32 in a doubleheader Thursday night.

Photos by Eric Christiansen

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Wabash High School’s Alumni Field was dedicated in September following a major renovation.

Work at the field included creating a new eight-lane track, turf field for football and soccer, new lights, new scoreboard and new visitor seating.

It was the first of several major projects undertaken by the Wabash City Schools district at both the Wabash High School and Wabash Middle School campus and at the L.H. Carpenter building.

Other work includes: Installing a new balcony with 575 seats at Coolman Gym, along with new locker

rooms and coaches’ offices.

A new secured entrance for Wabash Middle School that includes a connecting hallway between the high and middle schools, along with some additional maintenance spaces under the hallway.

A new wing with eight classrooms to be used for kindergarten next year at L.H.

Carpenter, along with small group spaces, remodeled classrooms for pre-school and remodeled space for cafeteria.

According to WCS Business Manager, Matt Stone, the projects are going well with few delays.

“We have had some minor delays but nothing more than a few days,” said Stone.

“We had some crews that had illness issues or got pulled for other projects but those were just short delays. The turf field company got a late

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start by one week because they were finishing their last project in Michigan.”

The Coolman Gym project is projected to be done by late October, with the new balcony and locker rooms being done by late January.

The connector project is set to be completed by early March.

L.H. Carpenter is set to have the new wing open for the start of the second semester and the current wing remodel job to be done by late summer of 2021.

The Apache warriors’ face, a longstanding fixture in Coolman Gym (top photo), was being removed by crews on Sept. 25 as part of the construction project at the gym. Crews (bottom photo) work on an area outside the new addition at L.H. Carpenter Center. Photos by Harold V. Chatlosh

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Honeywell Golf Course to undergo renovations

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A portion of the Honeywell Golf Course will be closed beginning in October while it undergoes renovations.

“Most of the changes were going to make are basically a bunker project,” Honeywell Golf Pro Mel Thomas said.

“We’re going to rebuild some of the bunkers that we have available.

“We’re going to rebuild the majority of the bunkers.

Hopefully it won’t take all that long. It may take possibly upwards of eight weeks, depending upon the weather. It could be even sooner than that.

“Once we get the bunkers done, hopefully we’ll have a golf course that’s really ready to go.”

To rebuild the bunkers, workers will clean them out, put in new drainage, a Billy bunker, which is a polymer.

“Once we get the polymer down, once we get that done it will be over aggregate, there will be new drainage in there,” Thomas explained. “What will happen is whenever we get a really big rain, in the past we’ve had to use a lot of manpower, a lot of help to push those things back up. It basically creates a gully.

“With this project, with what we’re doing, they won’t get that.”

For the most part, he said, the bunkers will remain in the same locations they are now.

“We’re not going to really do a whole lot of changes to the bunkers. We’ll fill some of them in. But, for the most part, they’re going to be where they’re at.

We’re going to change the shape of some of them. Maybe enlarge some of them so it will be easier to maintain.

“Basically, it all boils down to the reason were doing this is because nothing’s happened to our bunkers in anywhere from 10 to 15 years.

They’re in really bad disrepair and need a lot of drainage work in them.

“What this is going

to do is this should clear us from having to do anything to the bunkers for 15 to 25 years.”

Work is slated to begin Oct. 6, and is likely to begin on hole No.1. Where ever the starting location is, nine holes will be shut down at a time.

“They may decide to start on the back nine,” Thomas noted.

“It will be logistics, more than anything.

Where can they get to? What’s the easiest? The back nine we don’t really have that many bunkers that need attention, and the ones that are there are fairly easy to get to and to renovate.

“The majority of the bunkers that need attention are on the front nine.”

Thomas said course officials are excited about getting the work done.

“Everybody that knows the golf course knows that our bunkers need a

lot of help,” he said.

“We’re excited about that. We’re thankful that we were given the opportunity to do it through an anonymous donation. We’re looking forward to it.

We’re really excited about the prospects of the bunker project.”

Once the bunker work is done, the course still has other projects that need to be completed. When those are done, Thomas said, is up to

the board of directors.

“It will be up to the fact, given that we get this project done, how much are we going to be supported by the public and people coming out and playing,” he said. “It’s like any other business. If you’re doing well and you’re generating revenues, you put those revenues back in the golf course.”

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nesses have suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the golf industry has seen some success.

“Golf is pretty much thriving right now,” Thomas said.

“You’re outside and it’s something you can do. You don’t have to worry about being pent up inside.

Golf ’s enjoying, unfortunately through some adversity, golf is thriving in this whole scenario.”

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A foreign dignitary was among those participating in the annual Wabash High School Homecoming parade on Friday, Sept. 25.

Consul General Kenichi Okada from Japan rode along the parade route with Mayor Scott Long, throwing candy to young and old alike along the parade route.

The consul general, based in Chicago, was in Wabash to present a $30,000 grant to Wabash City Schools

officials for the district’s new Japanese Language Program.

His office serves 10 Midwestern states, including Indiana.

The grant is from the Japan Foundation and the Japanese government.

He was honored with a dinner at the Historic Eagles Theatre on Friday evening.

Okada’s visit Friday just happened to coincide with the school’s Homecoming festivities.

“Things worked out nicely,” said Sarah Delgadillo the Global Ambassador for the school district, City

of Wabash and Grow Wabash County.

“He said this was the first time he was in a parade like that,” she continued, adding that he said it was a memorable event.

Okada’s visit was the first time a consul general visited the City of Wabash.

“On behalf of Wabash City Schools, we are honored to welcome ConsulGeneral Okada to our schools and our community,” Superintendent Jason Callahan said in a news release. “We believe that offering Japanese language instruction is an

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Kenichi Okada, Consul General from Japan, waves to paradegoers as he rides with Mayor Scott Long, Wabash City Schools Superintendent Jason Callahan and Sara Delgadillo, Global Ambassador for the school district, City of Wabash and Grow of Wabash County. Photo by Joseph Slacian important step in our journey to prepare our students to become global citizens and we thank the Consul-General for his support of this initiative. “ Global citizenship is a pillar of Wabash City Schools and a legacy building mission. Wabash City Schools provides a relevant and rigorous education, founded upon relationships, to ensure each student is college and careerready for success in a global community.

Wabash City Schools believes it is important to help develop

global citizens, starting at home.

Japanese language instruction not only aids WCS students in a foreign language but also can assist students in securing a job at one of the more than 341 Japanese companies located in Indiana.

Japan is Indiana’s No. 1 foreign direct investor with more than 69,970 Hoosiers employed by Japanese companies.

As a strong business partner to Indiana, Japan values Indiana’s effort to expose students to the Japanese lan-

guage and culture.

Long said in the release, “I am excited about the opportunities we have with Consul General Okada and his staff as we continue to build relationships with our friends from Japan. Our past trips to visit Japan and the Consul General in Chicago built a foundation of cooperation so we can introduce our residents to the world outside Wabash County. The ability of our community to offer Japanese language in our schools would not be possible

without this relationship.”

Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, said, “We are honored to welcome Consul-General Okada for his first visit to Wabash County. We have worked very hard to build relationships with the ConsulGeneral to support not only our existing Japanese partner, Oji Intertech, but to create new opportunities for Japan-based investment into our community.”

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Mr. Alumni: Dave Dorais, a 1973 graduate of

Wabash High School, is congratulated by Principal Kyle Wieland after being honored as the 2020 Mr. Alumni during halftime ceremonies of the Apache football game against Northfield. WHS Athletic Director Floyd McWhirt looks on.

Dorais, president of Dorais Chevrolet-Buick-GMC, has been involved with a variety of community activities, including Wabash Rotary Club and the Wabash Coummunity Service Board, both of which he served as president. He also was a member of the United Fund Board, the Eagle Scout Board, the Indiana Chevy Dealer Association and is an active supporter of Wabash Little League.

He also served as head coach for the Wabash High School cross country team for five years. Photo

by Joseph Slacian

Common Ground Prayer House to open Officials from Common Ground Prayer House have announced that starting Oct. 5, the prayer house will be open to the public on Mondays, with the exception of holidays, from 8-10 a.m. Members of a prayer team will be available to pray one on one with visitors during this time.

No appointment is needed during these hours. COVID precautions will be taken,.

For questions or to become a part of the prayer team, contact Jennifer Mahan at 260-5718063, Shirley Neale at 260-591-0047 or Debbie Sweet at 260-571-6072.

The Prayer House is located at 78 W. Hill St., Wabash.

WHS royalty: Wabash High School seniors Nicole Gunderman and Jaqobie Griffith were crowned 2020 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime ceremonies Friday night, Sept. 25, at Alumni Field. The Apaches dropped the Homecoming football game, 24-8, to Wabash County rival Northfield. Photo by Joseph Slacian

MHS King & Queen: Gavin Mize was named King and Beletu Stout Queen of Manchester High School's 2020 Homecoming celebration Friday night, Sept. 25. The Squires lost to Wabash County rival Southwood, 54-13.

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MSD receives CELL grant District is one of 30 in Indiana to receive money through Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund MSD of Wabash County is one of 30 school districts in Indiana named as a recipient of a grant obtained by the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) through the G o v e r n o r ’ s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund.

The $4.8 million grant will fund devices and broadband connectivity across nine Education Service Centers and 23 school districts in rural areas across the State of Indiana, as well as supporting professional development to improve educators’ capacity to provide engaging and effective online

instruction in a total of 30 districts across the state.

The Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL) at the University of Indianapolis will partner with the Central Indiana Education Service Center (CIESC) during the next two years to disburse the funds and arrange for training. In addition to providing broadband for rural areas that frequently lack highspeed internet access,

$3.3 million in funds will be used to connect families to the internet as well as to buy equipment such as laptops for students and teachers.

The additional $1.5 million is supporting professional development for teachers in the 30 local districts.

MSD of Wabash County was specifically awarded $142,381.17 for student and staff connectivity hardware. Another $7,500 was awarded to MSDWC for Trainthe-Trainer work-

shops, which will focus on digital leadership/culture, digital learning, and social-emotional learning.

“These grants will allow us to meet the unique needs of rural school districts and ensure that students and teachers have access to the technology they require to succeed. We are grateful to the Governor’s Office for this valuable opportunity to address the immediate concerns of the pandemic and to prepare educators in these school districts for the technological demands of the future,” said Janet Boyle, RECN executive director.

Dean Gogolewski (from left), Wabash County YMCA CEO, looks on as Patty Godfroy, YMCA Vice President of Operations, accepts a check from Steve Johnson, Wabash County United Fund executive director. Photo provided

Y receives Emergency Relief Grant Officials from the Wabash County YMCA are thankful to be awarded the Emergency Relief Grant funded by the Wabash County United Fund to aid in continued cleaning efforts at the YMCA. The grant from the Wabash County United Fund allowed the YMCA to purchase an electrostatic backpack sprayer to disinfect equipment more effectively.

“As we continue our cleaning efforts to slow the spread of

the virus and protect our members and guests, we are thankful for community partners such as the Wabash County United Fund to assist in these efforts,” said Dean Gogolewski, Wabash County YMCA CEO. “We truly appreciate the gift.”

The annual Join the Y - Canned Food Drive continues until October 15. Don’t miss the opportunity to join the YMCA, give back to the community, and receive a reduced

Joiner Fee. More details on this event can be found on the YMCA’s Facebook page and website.

With Gov. Eric Holcomb’s recent announcement of Stage 5, youth, guests, and nationwide member restrictions have all been lifted.

To see the latest letter and continued efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus, visit our Facebook page or website at wabashcountyymca.o rg, or call us at 260563-9622.

October is Breast October Breast Cancer Awareness Month Awareness Month AND Mammo Mont Mammo Month h at 85 HOPE! During October, any Wabash County woman age 40 and over may stop by 85 HOPE Clinic to receive an order for a FREE mammogram!

Wabash County women, take this chance to get your annual mammo!

FREE mammogram orders also available at: First Friday, Ohh My! Cakes - 4-8 pm......................................Oct. 2 Manchester Harvest and Arts Festival - 10am - 6pm ..................Oct. 3 Wabash Pap Party - 5:30 - 7:30 pm ......................................Oct. 13 Ohh My! Cakes - 10 am - 2 pm..............................................Oct. 23 Manchester Pap Party - 5:30 - 7:30 pm ..................................Oct. 27 Friends Church • 3563 South, SR 13, WABASH • 260-274-0011 Tuesdays 1-5 pm, Thursdays 1-8 pm Town Life Center • 603 Bond St., NORTH MANCHESTER • 260-306-8309 Tuesdays 3-5 pm, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5-8 pm 85hope.org •

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Various activities planned for October’s First Friday

Bert Ogden sits on a porch stoop with young relatives in this photo from years ago. Photo provided

2020 Ogden family reunion is canceled Descendants of Bert Ogden will not meet this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The reunion will resume in 2021.

Descendants are asked to share the news with other family members.

The reunion will resume on the first Sunday in October, 2021.

MHS has Commended Student Jon Lippe, principal at Manchester Junior Senior High School has announced that Jeremiah Rosen has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by Lippe to Rosen.

Rosen is a MJSHS senior who, by this award, is being recognized for his outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2021 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, commended students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Organized by Wabash Marketplace, First Friday encourages the community to celebrate in Downtown Wabash on Friday, Oct. 2, with hours from 5 – 8 p.m.

Downtown will be active with activities including food trucks, vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and downtown shopping deals.

Some highlighted events include: Downtown Bucks Giveaway W a b a s h Marketplace will be giving away $1,500 in Downtown Bucks at October’s First Friday event. 300 people will receive a $5 Downtown Bucks Voucher to be spent that evening at any business in downtown Wabash. One voucher per adult will be given and they will not be valid at food trucks or street vendors.

Vouchers will be distributed at an outdoor booth, on Miami Street and by Wabash Marketplace board members throughout downtown! The line can form early, but vouchers won’t be released until 5 p.m. sharp. The vouchers

will be available through 8 p.m., or until the Bucks run out. Downtown Bucks can be spent like cash at any business open for First Friday.

Small Business, Big Heart W a b a s h Marketplace is launching a new campaign to celebrate the small businesses called “Small Business, Big Heart.”

During this unusual year, Wabash local businesses have rallied to keep Downtown Wabash an awesome place. Small businesses are owned by local families and they pour their heart and soul into downtown. Starting on First Friday, downtown businesses will distribute custom stickers for you to show your support.

Wear them with pride or stick them on your favorite belongings.

Be sure to tell your favorite business why they are special to you. Take a photo with the new “Small Business, Big Heart” photo props on Miami Street. Also look for video highlights on social media to learn more about the people

behind your favorite businesses in Downtown Wabash.

Lighthouse Mission Lighthouse Mission is coming to Downtown Wabash.

They’ll be celebrating their groundbreaking at 5 p.m. during First Friday at their future location at the corner of Cass and Canal Streets. Construction will start in October with an approximate move in May 2021.

Lighthouse Mission will be giving F.I.S.H.

of Wabash, 85 Hope Medical Clinic, and Advantage Housing space in this location so food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare will all be located in one central location downtown.

Autumn Festival The Dr. James Ford Historic Home will be hosting its annual 19th Century Autumn Festival during First Friday. The event will be outside on the lawn. Demonstrations include shelling corn and making butter.

There will be free popcorn and kids can take home a craft kit.

Catch Trolley No. 85 for a free ride.

Activities on Miami Street include: Free hand sanitizer stations Back by popular demand, 30-Foot Inflatable Slide $1,500 Downtown Bucks Giveaway Small Business, Big Heart photo props Vendors include: Three Ladies Custom Crafts, and Sister’s Jams and Jellies Co.,

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Harvest Arts Fest planned for Oct. 3 Manchester Alive’s Harvest Arts Fest 2020 will be on Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and will feature four venues with activities for all ages!

Venues include Market Street Square, Ogan’s Landing, Rhinestones & Roses and the Public Library.

Music is sponsored

by Crossroads Bank and will include Grace Scott Band, The Strays, Eel River Rambler Revue and Logan Blocher.

North Manchester Town trucks and Public Safety vehicles will be on display on Market Street and Trolley 85 will provide a tour of the community as they help move folks from one place to another.

Children’s activities will be held at the Public Library. Favorite vendors & events include the Farmer’s Market, the

Hymn Sing, Apple Dumplings, food, crafts and more will fill the day with great fun and good friends! A complete schedule will be available online at manchesteralive.org.

MANCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BEGIN SEASON: MSO will open its 82nd season on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 3 p.m. with the preconcert talk to begin at 2:30 p.m.

This will be the first concert of the season as Conductor, Dr. Robert Lynn will lead “Strings Set Apart”. Masks will be required and seating will reflect social distancing requirements.

For those that are not able to attend in person or feel uncomfortable doing so, there are plans to livestream the concert.

The free concert will be held at Manchester University. Visit the MSO Facebook page or our website, www.manchestersymphonyorchestra.co

m to get the most recent updates on livestreaming and concert information.

IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE – OCTOBER 2020 PRIZE SHOOTS: The North Manchester Izaak Walton League will hold Prize Shoots on the following Sundays, beginning at noon: Oct 18, and Oct 25. Location is the club grounds just north of Liberty Mills, follow the green and yellow signs.

Refreshments available.

Everyone is welcome to participate or simply enjoy the event and our grounds - we are “family friendly”. Cash prizes (split the pot). Entry fee is $3, youth $2. On Oct 25 we will draw the winner of a Ruger American rifle- tickets are available from any club member or at the shoots. These “turkey shoots” are fundraisers to support our local chapter of the Izaak Walton League - a national organization dedicated to clean air, clean waters, and the wise stewardship of our land and natural

resources.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Two sessions are currently meeting with plans to begin Session 4 in early 2021.

Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15. If you are interested in learning more about GriefShare, please contact the church at 260-982-2882.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours will be Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff.

Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N.

Market Street, North Manchester.

LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION is open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday for breakfast only from 6 a.m. to 11p.m. and closed on Sunday.

DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup.

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

THURSDAY’S CHILD: Located at 410 N. Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, Thursday’s Child serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes,

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

FARMER’S MARKET: The North Manchester Farmers Market is held Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until noon and is located at Ogan’s Landing on South Mill Street.

Visitors should practice safe hygiene and social distancing at the Market (but it will be a normal “walk-around” market).

Farmers Market showcases the hard work and talent of our area farmers and artisans. You’ll find an impressive variety of local goods including fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, maple syrup, jams & jellies, honey, breads, pies, pastries, flowers & plants and crafts.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260982-8800. 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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Somerset board schedules Fall Cleanup Also, the next meeting should have said Sept. 24 with Lion Duane Davis as host.

The only meeting in Oct. will be Thursday Oct. 8.

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY effective immediately the library will be open regular hours, no appointments necessary! As a reminder, our regular hours are Monday from 2-6pm, Wednesday from 25pm, and Friday from 9am - 1pm. Please remember that the statewide mask mandate is still in effect!

WABASH CHAPTER IZAAK WALTON League will be starting our fall cross shoots. We are located at 10439 S. Old State Road 13, LaFontaine (but we are actually in Somerset). We shoot shotguns and open sighted 22’s.

The dates are Oct. 4, 11, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 22, and Dec 6. The cost is $3 per shoot. We welcome all shooters, youth included.

WORDS OF WISDOM “You push the TRUTH off a cliff, but it will always fly. You can submerge the TRUTH under water, but it will not drown.

You can place the TRUTH in the fire, but it will survive.

You can bury the TRUTH beneath the ground, but it will arise. TRUTH always prevails!” Amaka Imani Nkosazana HAPPY BIRTHDAY Rowynn Andrews. Erik Little Oct. 1, Shelly Hogge, Tucker Worster, Oct. 2, Zaeden Weaver, Phyllis Ulshafer Oct. 3, Neva Boyd, Carolyn Blake, Mary Gusiewhite, Chance Enyeart, Kelly Saril Oct. 4, Ralph Dawes Teresa Bunnell Oct. 5, Tiffany Snyder Oct. 6, Connie Cable, Dan

Pathfinder Services to present recognition video on Nov. 12 Officials from Pathfinder Services are moving the 2020 Annual Dinner to an online recognition video celebration.

Given the circumstances of COVID-19 and the priority to protect our award recipients, guests, staff, and all those served through Pathfinder Services, is moving the in-person event to an online video celebration.

The video will premiere at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 on our Pathfinder Services Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pathfinderservices.

The link to the video will then also be shared on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.

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

Allen, Aubrey Miller, Angie Witt Oct. 8 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Tim and Chasity

Milliner Oct. 4, Bob and Carolyn Royce Oct. 5 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures

to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

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dents, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way by being Respectful, responsible, and Safe!

THE LAFONTAINE LITERARY CLUB met September 17 to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Group met at The Little Cathedral in Roann.

Ethel Eib welcome the group. Several past members were present. Bertie Huffshmidt gave the blessing before the meal. Following the meal, entertainment was presented by Windsong Flute Group that is part of the Mississinewa Valley Band. They played music from various years, including songs from 1919 era. Out going President Ethel Eib installed officers for coming year. Berti Huffschmidt will be President, Karen Stouffer Vice President, Joyce Willcox Secretary, and Jean Gilbert Treasurer. New President Bertie thanked former members for coming and the Windsong Group for their music. Some announcements were given. Gifts were presented to Beth Loschiavo for being a member for 63 years and Mary Brane 62 years. Others that attended were:

Rosemary Barnes, CeCe Wood, Linda Harris, Darlene Turner, Glenna Pogue, Jean Sneed, Janice Dawes, Jane Ridgeway, Becky Schlemmer, Linda Kuester, Patricia Walter, Barbara Swain and Carol Snyder TOWN OF LAFONTAINE utility dept is placing flags at the meters for a couple. Town Cleanup will be held Oct. 1-2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Absolutely no tires, paint/chemicals, and nothing with refrigerant.

Utility bill needed for proof of residency. Constructi on/paving will be starting soon on Branson St soon. Please be cautious and avoid the area if possible, between Main St and Walnut. We are very excited to see the new curbs, sidewalks, lighting, and paved street. Letters will be going out soon from the utility department on findings from the smoke test for the wastewater lines. Each resident having water going into the wastewater lines will get a letter notifying them of issues on their home/building. Thes e all need corrected before the construction and updates to the wastewater plant can begin. Property owners will have 45 days to complete the correction. Call the utility department with any questions at 981-4444.

NEED TO CORRECT some of my news of the LaFontaine Lions, I should have said the second Thursday we will meet in Oct., Nov., and December and not Tuesday.

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SQUIRREL CREEK

The Somerset Board met on Sept.

14, with members Jay Driskill, Patrick Kelly, Von Moore and Larry Wente present.

Absent were Susan Peebles and Gary DeGrandchamp. Mike Ruse, township trustee, was also present.

Driskill called the meeting to order and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.

DeGrandchamp was not present, therefore, no financial report was available.

It was announced $100 in rent and $27 from recycling were deposited in the checking account.

The Fall Cleanup was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14.

Discussions were held about a Halloween event and a fund raiser. With the uncertainty of the pandemic we will try to evaluate those possibilities later. By the way we had a very strong snowstorm last year on Halloween. The town web site is up and running if you enter www.somersetindiana.com you can log on. You can rent the building or read recent issues of the Somerset Gazette or the minutes of this year’s meetings. We are looking for some people to run for the SRDC board.

SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONGRATULATIONS to their Knight Note winners for the week of Sept. 14-18: Elijah C. (1st grade), from Mrs. Cunningham, for helping to clean up a milk spill in the cafeteria. Conon H. (5th grade), from Mrs. Unger, Handling an iPad issue in a respectful and responsible manner.

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Logan A. McDonald is a lifetime resident of Wabash. He is a 2014 graduate of Wabash High School and a 2016 graduate from the University of Northwestern Ohio with a degree in Agricultural/Diesel mechanics. Logan is currently seeking an associates degree in Mortuary Science at Mid-America College of Funeral Services. He will graduate in March of 2020. Logan is a proud member of the American Legion Post 15, Wabash Moose Lodge 1195, LaFontaine Lions Club, and Wabash Elks 471.

“HONORING A LIFE WITH DIGNITY AND COMPASSION”

Funeral Homes John Paul, 94 U.S. Army Veteran Birth Date – Death Date John Robert Paul, 94, of Warren, died at 8:05 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

He was born Aug. 24, 1926 in Huntington, to Herman and Mary (Richardson) Paul.

John was a 1944 graduate of Urbana High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in both WWII and the Korean Conflict.

John married Doris (Chamberlain) Swan in Lagro on June 16, 1986.

He was a retired Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company agent. John attended the Chapel at the Warren Home.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Jean Paul of Warren; son, Gregory Paul of Baltimore, Md.; step daughter, Cynthia Jo “Cindy” (Larry) McGuire of Lagro; five grandchildren, Amy (Brian) Howenstine, Mark (Julie) Hobbs, and Kari (Andy) Johnson, all of Lagro, Angie (Rick) Helminiak of Atlanta, Shawn (Anna) McGuire of Summitville; and blessed with 19 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Rick Paul and John Swan; daughter-in-law Kathy Swan; two brothers, Max and Jim Paul; sister Betty Weller; and two grandsons Bill and Jim Swan.

Celebration of John’s life was Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Lagro United Methodist Church, Lagro, with Rev. Rick Borgman officiating.

Burial will be in the Lagro Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Lagro United Methodist Church Window Preservation Fund, PO Box 156, Lagro, IN 46941.

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

Gene Riggs, 87 U.S. Army Veteran Dec. 20, 1932 – Sept. 10, 2020 Gene E. Riggs, 87, of LaFontaine, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 at his home.

Gene was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Anderson to the late Chester W. and Alma (Beaty) Riggs, Sr. Gene served in the United States Army. He married Marilyn V. Chambers; she passed away on Dec. 21, 1982.

Gene then married Patricia A. Leahy on July 4, 1986; she passed away on Sept. 27, 2004.

Gene worked as a supervisor in HR at Foster Forbes.

He attended First Church of God in Fairmount.

Gene is survived by four sons, Robin (Sheila) Riggs, of LaFontaine, Guy (Linda) Riggs, of South Bend, David Riggs, of Elkton, Md. and Xen (Stephanie) Riggs, of New Albany, Ohio; one brother, Robert Riggs, of Brownstown; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020 at Point Isabel Cemetery in Grant County.

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, LaFontaine.

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

Wabash • www.mcdonaldfunerals.com • LaFontaine 260.563.3755

Fronie Case, 89 Enjoyed reading July 4, 1931 – Sept. 26, 2020 Fronie Mae Case, 89, of Lagro, died at 6:20 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020 at her home.

She was born July 4, 1931 in Bardstown, Ky., to Percy and Beatrice (Skaggs) Nalley.

Fronie married Thomas Case in Bardstown, Ky.; he died in 2007.

She retired from Wagner’s and also worked part time at Vernon Manor Children’s Home, both in Wabash. She was a member of the North Manchester Church of Christ.

Fronie enjoyed reading romance novels, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by two sons, Charles Randall “Randy” Case and Steven Douglas “Doug” Case, both of Lagro; three grandchildren, Kayla (Brandon) Miller, Tommy (Valerie) Music, and Trish (Jason) Harlan, all of Wabash; several great grandchildren; and two sisters, Dolly (Jack) Bishop of Lexington, Ky., and Penny (Paul) Culver of Bardstown, Ky. She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Brenda Music; two brothers and one sister.

Calling was Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. There will be no service.

Preferred memorial is North Manchester Church of Christ.

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

Denise Miller, 59 Enjoyed gardening Oct. 28, 1960 – Sept. 23, 2020

Denise Yvonne Miller, 59, of Wabash, died at 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, Sept.

23, 2020 at her home.

She was born Oct. 28, 1960 in Wabash, to William Curtis and Pauline (Powers) Ward.

Denise was a 1979 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Jeffrey A. Miller in Wabash on Dec. 23, 1978. Denise was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, raising flowers, going to casinos, camping, and was an avid Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Fan. She is survived by her husband, Jeffrey A. Miller of Wabash; son, Jason (Diane) Miller of Fort Wayne; four grandchildren, Kiana Miller, Mariah Huttinger, Terrance Stafford, and Kamiah Stafford; and her mother, Pauline Ward, all of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Curtis Ward; and her brother, Richard Ward.

Funeral services and calling were Sept. 28, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Charlie Easterday officiating.

Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Denise’s family to help with expenses.

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

Karen Conley, 75 Enjoyed cooking Dec. 31, 1944 – Sept. 20, 2020

Karen Elaine Conley, 75, of Wabash, died at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She was born Dec. 31, 1944 in Wabash, to Charles Cooley and Martha (Burkholder) Cooley-Watson.

Karen was a 1962 graduate of Wabash High School. She married Paul V. Conley in Wabash on June 22, 1963; he died July 3, 2013. Karen was the bookkeeper for Marsh Supermarket and LoBill Foods, both in Wabash, retiring after 42 and a half years. She attended the Southside Free Will Baptist Church. Karen enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to church, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Gatt of Wabash, and Teresa (Alfred IV) Plummer of Noblesville; four grandchildren, Derrick Gatt and Caitlin Meade, both of Fort Wayne, Alexandra Plummer and Ryan Plummer, both of Noblesville; and great-granddaughter, Hadley Meade of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Charles “Ted” Cooley, and Bill Cooley.

Services Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Preferred memorial is Southside Free Will Baptist Church.

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

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Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents Sept. 18 At 2:48 p.m., a vehicle driven by Benjamin L. Fetters, 26, North Manchester, ran off the road on County Road 1500 North near County Road 100 West.

Sept. 20 At 1:22 p.m., a veheicle driven by Ray R. Wilkinson, 63, Palakta, Fla. Collided with a vehicle driven

by Jessika L. Bixby, 27, Wabash on State Road 15 near County Road 200 North.

Sept. 21 At 5:44 p.m., a vehicle driven by Michael A. Fouts, 21 Wabash and a vehicle driven

by Cole B. Wyatt, 42, Wabash were involved in an accident on Old State Road 15 near County Road 500 South.

Sept. 22 At 2:28 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jean S. Brown, 62, Abita Springs, La., collided with a vehicle driven

by Joshua W. Leland, 41, Wabash on County Road 200 North near County Road 700 West.

At 8:55 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lucus C. Foster, 23, Roann collided with a deer on State Road 15 near County Road 1050 North.

Sept. 23 At 11:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brian A. Welk, 36, Peru collided with a deer on U.S. 24 near County Road 50 North.

Sept. 24 At 11:30 a.m., a vehicle driven by Dawson D. Filip, 17, Servia struck a parked car at 564 State Road 124.

North Manchester Citations Sept. 18 Zoe R. Walbert, 20, Crawfordsville, cited for illegal possession of tobacco, minor in possession of alcohol, possession of marijuana and dealing with intent to deliver.

Sept. 22 Tara B. Smithson, 41, Kirksville, Mo., cited for expired vehicle registration.

8:46 p.m., Charles M. Hammer, 33, Michigan City, cited for operating a motor vehicle with no valid operator’s license and expired vehicle registration.

Sept. 24 9:56 p.m., Janien E. Hammones, 32 cited for no operator’s license when

required.

Arrests Sept. 20 Mitchell C. Frye, 50, North Manchester, arrested for public intoxication, residential entry and criminal mischief.

Cases Sept. 18 3:55 p.m., vandalism report taken in the 700 block of West Main Street.

Accidents Sept. 20 At 5:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kari B. Himes, 30, Milford struck a parked vehicle owned by Tiffany N. Barker, 28, Columbia City in the 1000 block of West Main Street.

At 7:22 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jane A. Balog, 74, collided with a vehicle driven

by Andrea L. Funk, 41, Huntington collided in the 1600 block of State Road 114 West.

Sept. 21 At 3:57 p.m., a vehicle driven by Paul E. Zile, 77, Silver Lake struck a vehicle driven by Sara M. Long, Roann on 9th Street near West 9th Street.

At 5:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Cameron A. Calloway, 22, North Manchester collided with a vehicle driven by Sharon K. Lynch, 58, Silver Lake on State Road 13 near Clear Creek Trail.

Fire Sept. 17 8:44 p.m., 700 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

10:17 p.m., 1000 block of East 2nd Street for medical assist.

Sept. 18 10:45 a.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

9:21 p.m., area of State Road 13 and Beckley Street for medical assist.

10:44 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

Sept. 19 8:12 a.m., 1000 block of North Charlie Street for medical assist.

7:56 p.m., 300 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

8 p.m., 1000 block of East Street for an alarm.

Sept. 21 1:18 p.m., 1000 block of West Main Street for medical assist.

9:41 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Sept. 22 5:58 a.m., 200 block of North Front Street

for medical assist.

1:30 p.m., 300 block of North Elm Street for medical assist.

11:48 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for an alarm.

Sept. 23 6:40 p.m., 600 block of East College Avenue for medical assist.

8:47 p.m., 1200 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

Sept. 24 8:13 a.m., 1200 block of Beckley Street for medical assist.

4:08 p.m., 2200 block of East Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Marriage License Alexander Quentin Alcala, 24 and Brittney Anne Prater, 27.

Hanna M. Dalrymple, 23 and Preston L. Penrod, 27.

David M. Kaiser, 58 and Paula Louise Sorrell, 63.

Alexis Renee Thompson, 25 and Eric Michael Cavins, 23.

Samuel Joseph Savarino, 28 and Dana Denise Nelson, 27.

David Allen Burns, 50 and Cynthia Michelle McDonald, 50.

Kylee Breann Gunter, 26 and Dylan Clay Sparks, 27.

Teizo Matthew Fox, 40 and Samantha Jo Walton, 35.

Hope A. Lutton, 43 and Ryan William Sites, 45.

Building Permits For the week of Sept. 20, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Tammy Truman for a new home.

James Large for a pole building.

Doyle Silvers for a home addition.

Gary G. Treska for a confinement building.

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Program available for mothers wanting to quit smoking Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death and disease in the United States.

It is well known that smoking during pregnancy isn’t healthy for the mother or baby. However, women continue to smoke during pregnancy despite the risks. Why? Likely, because quitting can be very difficult for those especially during stressful times like the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Research has shown that people who smoke or vape are more likely to get COVID than those that don’t. Since preg-

nant women are already in a high-risk category for COVID19, the combination of pregnancy and smoking could prove to be deadly during the current pandemic.

There is support in Wabash County to help pregnant women that smoke to quit.

“The purpose of the Wabash “Baby & Me Tobacco Free” program is to reduce the burden of tobacco in Wabash County, by providing tobacco treatment intervention to pregnant women that smoke,” said Aubrey Williams, Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition Cessation

Coordinator.

“The success in helping women quit smoking and stay quit, result in improved birth outcomes and long-term positive outcomes for women, children, and their families,” said Williams. “Our recent graduates of the program have said that the monthly visits and check-ins are very helpful to their continued success with staying smoke free. “ The Baby & Me program provides an incentive to quit and remain smoke-free for a year after the baby is born by awarding a $25 diaper voucher

each month the mother remains smokefree.

Supporters like Parkview Wabash Hospital and the Duke Energy Foundation are the main funders of the program, which allows the pregnant mothers in Wabash County to receive this free service.

For more information or to register for the program, please call the Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition at 260-2742920 or visit in person at 41 West Canal Street in downtown Wabash.

Janet Gifford, 80 Enjoyed gardening June 23, 1940 – Sept. 27, 2020

Janet Gifford, 80, Marion died Sept. 27, 2020.

She was born June 23, 1940.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Oct. 2, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Calling will follow the service.

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Riders honor Waldo, Steve Brandt: Mike Brandt (left photo, from left) and Leila Knoblock pose with Joe Eddingfield before the Waldo & Steve Brandt Memorial Ride began on Saturday. Eddingfield gave the innvocation before riders left the Brandt’s Harley-Davidson parking lot bound for Grant County. Scores of riders from around the area participated in the annual event, which honors Bradt’s founder, the late Waldo Brandt, and his son, the late Steve Brandt.

Photos by Harold V. Chatlosh

SWCD has successful event

To reach the growing number of women landowners interested in conservation practices that benefit the health of their land, Wabash & Miami County Soil & Water Conservation Districts (SWCD), supported by Wo m e n 4 t h e L a n d hosted an invasive discussion and field tour for women landowners on Sept.

17 at The Upper Wabash Interpretive

Center.

There were thirteen participants that attended the event.

The morning began with coffee and registration. All the ladies in the room proceeded to introduce themselves, share their farming history and where they stand today.

The key topic of discussion was “Invasive Species: Keeping Your Land Native.” The topic of invasive

species was then discussed by speaker Teresa Rody with Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

Mandi Glanz, a Regional Specialist with the Southern Indiana Cooperative I n v a s i v e s Management, was also in attendance to help discuss invasive management and ID. Following the morning meeting the ladies had the opportunity

to create a picture holder out of both native and invasive plant species.

After lunch, Teresa Rody gave the ladies a walking tour of Salamonie State Park while covering invasive species ID and woodland management.

Adam Jones with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) also joined the group in the afternoon. He covered fed-

eral cost-share opportunities and what is available to the ladies as landowners. The day came to an end back at the Interpretive Center for desserts and closing statements.

This Women’s Conservation Learning Circle brought together landowners in an informal learning format for a women-only discussion. All the ladies that attended

left feeling like they had gained knowledge about their land, how to manage it and the conservation practices available to them.

Wabash and Miami Counties have had an overwhelming positive response to these women only events and we will plan to continue them in 2021. The following organizations made the day a success: Halderman Real

Estate & Farm Management, Upper Wabash Interpretive Center/IDNR, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

The learning circles method of conservation outreach to women farmland owners and the activities used were developed by Women, Food and Agriculture Network for its Women Caring for the LandSM program.

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Knights stay unbeaten with win over Manchester Norse down Wabash The Southwood Knights scored early and often to remain undefeated in a 54-13 win over the Manchester Squires Friday, Sept. 25.

The Knights scored two touchdowns in the first 1:10 of the game to take a 14-0 lead.

Alex Farr scored on a six-yard rushing touchdown and the extra point from Carson Rich made it 7-0.

On the ensuing kick-off, Southwood’s Mason Yentes recovered a pooch onside kick at the Manchester 34 yard line. On the very next play, Farr found Carson Rich for a 34yard pass play for a score and a 14-0 lead.

The Knights made it 21-0 early in the second quarter with Farr hit Yentes from five yards out for a touchdown reception.

The Squires, playing without Three Rivers Conference leading rusher Braxton Ream due to injury the previous week, found some offense with six minutes left in the first half when quarterback Brock Casper hit Blake Pohler for a 50-yard score to cut the lead to 21-6.

The Manchester defense stopped the Knights on their next possession on downs and looked to cut into the Southwood lead.

Instead, Carson Rich picked off Casper and returned the interception 45 yards for the score and a 28-6 advantage going into halftime.

The third quarter belonged to Southwood’s Elijah Sutton who scored on a 93-yard rushing touchdown along

with a fumble recovery and return for a score to give the Knights a commanding 49-6 lead.

Southwood’s Chase Lopez made it 54-6 with an 11-yard rushing touchdown, and Manchester’s Josiah Hackworth closed out the scoring with an eight-yard rushing score.

Farr passed for 101 yards on 9-16 attempts with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Logan Barley caught four passes for 32 yards, Carson Rich caught two for 44 yards and one touchdown, Sutton caught one for 17 yards, and Yentes and Cole Winter each had one reception.

Sutton led the Knights on the ground with 111 yards on six carries with a touchdown, followed by Farr with 37 yards on 12 carries and a touchdown, and Chase Lopez with 33 yards on three rushes and a score.

Bryce Rigney had 16 yards rushing, followed by Carson Rich and Sutton with 12 yards each, Yentes with eight yards, and Tristin Hayslett and Morgan Lloyd with two yards each.

Manchester’s Casper passed for 82 yards on 6-22 passing with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Pohler had four catches for 63 yards and Seth Gaerte caught two for 18 yards.

Hackworth led the Squires on the ground with 37 yards on 12 carries, Preston Duffy had four rushes for 30 yards, and Gaerte ran the ball once for nine yards.

Defensively, Dylan Stroud had six tackles, followed by Peyton Addair with four, and Jordan Ayres with two.

Southwood improved to 6-0 and 40 in the conference and will host Peru (51, 4-1) Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

Manchester dropped to 2-4 and 2-3 in the TRC. They will host Whitko (3-3, 2-3) Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

Northfield 24, Wabash 8 The Northfield defense held Wabash in check in a 24-8 Three Rivers Conference win Friday, Sept. 25.

The Norse led 24-0 after three quarters with Wabash scoring its lone touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Trent Osborn got Northfield on the board with a 31-yard field goal with 7:13 left in the first quarter for a 3-0 lead.

The lead remained 3-0 until Jaydan Goshert scored on a four-yard run with 2:00 left in the half.

Osborne’s extra point made it 10-0 going into halftime.

In the third quarter, Jake Halderman scored on a one-yard run with 9:23 left in the third quarter, and Osborne’s extra point gave Northfield a 17-0 advantage.

Late in the third quarter, Halderman scored again, this time with a 17-yard run to give the Norse a 24-0 lead.

Joe Leland scored on a four-yard run for Wabash with 6:53 remaining in the fourth quarter then hit Bryant Boggs for a two-point conversion to cut the lead to 24-8, but that would be it for Wabash.

Wabash’s Isaiah Eis is wrapped up by a group of Northfield defenders on Friday night. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Halderman passed for 118 yards on 8-16 attempts for Northfield.

Michael Fisher, Mason Fisher, and Jayden Peas each had two catches, with Clayton Tomlinson and Jarrett Shafer each catching one.

On the ground, Halderman rushed for 71 yards on 19 carries, Shafer had 45 yards on 12 carries, Goshert ran the ball eight times for 37 yards, Mason Fisher carried six times for 20 yards, Alex Haupert had 23 yards on four carries, and Tomlinson ran for six yards on one carry.

Defensively, Jacob Snyder and Goshert each had 12 tackles, followed by Tomlinson and Haupert with seven each, Michael Fisher, Dylan Ross, Mason Fisher, Peas, Ethan Galbraith, Micah Higgins, and Logan Cox with four each, and Kody Stambaugh and Osborn with one each.

For the Apaches, Leland passed for 225

Southwood’s Tristin Hayslett looks for running room against Manchester. Photo by Eric Christiansen yards on 21-31 attempts with two interceptions.

Boggs caught 10 passes for 67 yards, while Jasper Walter caught six passes for 82 yards, followed by Mason Dillon with two catches for 26 yards, Antonio Grant with one catch for 41 yards, Trey Coon with one catch for six yards, and Colten Learned had one run

for three yards.

On the defensive side of the ball, Grant led the Apaches with 14 tackles, followed

by Keegan O’Neill and Chad Wyatt with 13 each, Isaiah Eis with 11, Cash Carmichael with seven, Brady Evans and Wyatt Buzzard with six each, Brayden Sickafus with four, and Boggs, Justin Booth, and

Collin Price with two each.

Northfield improved to 3-3 and 32 in conference play and will host Rochester (0-4, 0-4) Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

Wabash dropped to 3-3 and 2-2 in the TRC. The Apaches will travel to North Miami (1-5, 0-5) Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

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Lady Norse improve to 15-0 with wins over Southwood, Valley The Northfield volleyball team remained unbeaten with a perfect 15-0 with wins last week over Southwood and Tippecanoe Valley.

The Lady Norse defeated Valley, 3-0, with set wins of 25-19, 25-15, 25-22 on Thursday, Sept. 24.

Kenzie Baer led the Norse with 18 digs, followed by Addie Baker with 16 kills, Elise Gottschalk with three aces, Abby Hunter with 37 assists, Kyra Kennedy with nine kills, Kearston Stout with five kills, and Josie Lynn with two kills.

The JV team lost to the Vikings 20-25, 25-22, 15-12.

Holmes led the way with three kills and five points, Hunter with 12 assists, seven points, and two aces, Haupert with six kills and three points, Shrider with four points, Copeland with three kills and three points, and Hoover with three kills and two aces.

Against Southwood, the Lady Norse won 25-13, 25-16, 25-13.

Kennedy led the Norse with 14 kills, followed by Baker with 13 kills and 10 points, Stout with 10 digs and 18 points, Hunter with 35 assists and 11 digs, Baer with five kills and eight digs, Gottschalk with 15 digs and three aces, and Lynn with two kills.

Southwood was led by Reese Shepherd with 18 digs and five points, followed by Haupert with seven points and two aces, Marissa Metzger with seven kills and four digs, Alaina Winer with eight assists and three digs, Allie Haecker with four digs and two assists, Erin McGouldrick with two kills, Natalie Haycraft with two digs, Maggie Ball with two blocks and one kills, and Mya Denney with one block and one kill.

JV Southwood won the JV contest 25-13, 22-25, 15-13.

Avery Buckler led the Knights with seven digs, two aces and two assists, followed by Haupert with 12 kills, six digs, and five points, Macy Barney with four kills, three points, and three aces, Gracey Swain with seven digs and six points, Carley Whitsel with nine assists, six kills, and six points, Kinsley Miller with seven points, three assists, and two digs.

For Northfield, Ella Hunter had 10 points and eight assists, followed by Avery Shrider with three blocks and two kills, Brihanna Boocher with three kills, Hannah Holmes with six points and one kill, Ava Copeland with one kill and one point, Eden Hoover with two points and one kill, and Gabby Haupert had one point.

Wabash 3, Southwood 0 The Wabash Lady Apache volleyball team swept Southwood 2518, 25-9, 25-13 Thursday, Sept. 24.

Emma Tracy led the Apaches with 24 assists and 14 points, followed by Mariah Wyatt with 17 digs, six kills, and four blocks, Faryn Morris with 15 digs, 13 points, and six kills, Kyndal Fields with nine points and nine digs, Ashlynn Cruz with 11 digs and five points, Alivia Short with 10 kills and four points, Jordan Stumbo with seven kills and four digs, and Jade Stumbo with four digs and one kill.

Southwood was led by

Shepherd with nine digs and five points, Barney with nine digs, two kills, and two points, Haecker with five assists, four points, and two digs, Metzger with seven kills and six digs, Winer with seven assists, three digs, and three kills, Haycraft with three digs, Denney with two kills and one block, Haupert with two points and one dig, and McGouldrick with one kill and one dig.

JV Southwood won the JV contest 17-25, 25-20, 15-3.

The Lady Knights were led by Whitesel with 14 points, eight assists, seven aces, six kills, and three digs, followed by Swaine with 10 points, seven digs, and six assists, Haupert with seven kills, five digs, and four points, Buckler with five kills, five digs, four points, and one assist, Barney with three kills and three digs, and Miller with three digs.

Manchester Manchester 3, Maconaquah 2 The Manchester volleyball team toughed out a Three Rivers Conference match over Maconaquah Thursday, Sept. 24.

The Lady Squires won the back-and-forth contest 25-17, 2025, 25-15, 18-25, 15-12.

Kendra Kline led Manchester with 41 assists, 16 digs, and four kills, followed by Catherine Ondrla with 35 digs, eight points, and two assists, Zoey Ream with 19 digs and 14 points, Allison Zartman with 17 kills and nine digs, Paxton Baker with 25 digs and seven points, Kenzy Meyer with 11 kills and two blocks, Blake Drasny with seven kills, eight points, and four blocks, Olivia Auler with six kills and five digs, and Ali Sites with 21 digs, 12 points and two assists.

JV The JV team beat Maconaquah 25-24, 25-24.

Aliala Atienza had 20 digs and one assist, followed by Kaidyn Howard with eight digs and eight assists, Trinity Akins with four assists and three digs, Leyna Borgmann with five kills and two aces, Lauren Barrett with 12 digs, Ava Egolf with seven digs and four kills, Olivia Davis with five kills, Olivia Neal with two digs and two assists, Gracie Lauer with one kill and one dig, and McKelvey Espeset with two kills and one dig.

Manchester at JV Wabash Invite The JV team finished third in pool play and went 1-3 at the Wabash Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Lady Squires opened the day with a 25-23, 25-16 loss to Maconaquah and a 25-23, 25-18 loss to Northwestern.

Manchester rebounded with a 2518, 25-20 win over Peru. In the crossover game, Wabash defeated the Squires 25-23, 25-14.

Atienza had 30 digs and four aces on the day, followed by Barrett with 32 digs and 10 ages, Espeset with 15 digs, eight aces, and three blocks, Egolf with 12 kill and 13 digs, Kaidyn Howard with 16 assists, 11 digs, and four kills, Neal with 10 assists, nine kills, and three digs, Borgmann with 12 kills and one block, Akins with seven assists and three digs, Lauer with two kills and two

digs, Davis with nine digs and four kills, Nichols with two digs, and Finch with one kill.

Manchester 3, Winamac 0 Manchester cruised to a 25-18, 25-21, 25-17 win over Winamac Monday, Sept. 21.

Kline had 25 assists, seven points, and five digs, followed by Ream with eight points and seven digs, Sites with six points and five digs, Zartman with 12 kills, Ondrla with 11 points, nine digs, and two aces, Baker with 11 points, nine digs, and seven aces, Lambert with eight kills and four digs, Meyer with eight kills, Drasny with six points and four kills, and Auler with three assists and two kills.

The JV team also swept Winamac with a score of 25-20, 25-17.

Neal led the Squires with three kills, three assists, and four aces, followed by Espeset with four kills and three aces, Egolf with four digs and one assist, Borgmann with four kills and one block, Howard with seven assists, Atienza with two digs and one kill, Barrett with four digs and two aces, Akins with two assists, and Lauer with one assist.

Southwood Eastern Hancock Invite The Southwood volleyball went 3-1 at the Eastern Hancock Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26 to finish runner-up.

The Knights defeated Daleville 20-25, 25-15, 15-8 in the opening match.

Haecker led Southwood with 13 assists and seven digs, followed

by Winer with eight assists and six digs, Shepherd with 10 points and six digs, Metzger with eight kills and six digs, Ball with eight kills and two blocks, and Barney with nine digs and four points.

The Lady Knights topped Indian Creek 25-23, 25-17 in the second round.

Winer had 18 assists and seven digs, followed by Metzger with 11 kills and seven digs, Shepherd with nine digs and four points, Haecker with four assists and four digs, Barney with six kills and six digs, Haycraft with 10 points and four digs, and McGouldrick with five kills and three digs.

Southwood swept Northeastern in the semi-finals 25-23, 25-15.

Winer led the way with 15 points, 11 digs, and seven assists, followed by Haecker with 10 assists and two digs, Shepherd with nine digs and four points, Metzger with 15 kills and four digs, and Ball with four kills and three blocks.

Frankton edged the Knights in the championship match 25-22, 25-23.

Haecker had seven digs and four assists, followed by Barney with seven digs and four points, Winer with five assists and six points, Shepherd with three digs and two kills, and Metzger with six kills and two aces.

JV The Southwood JV team won the Mississinewa JV Invitational Saturday, Sept. 26.

The Lady Knights started the day with a 25-11, 25-13 win against Elwood.

Haupert led Southwood with 11 points and six kills, followed by

Buckler with nine points and three kills, Whitesel with nine assists and five kills, Swain with four points and three assists, Barney with two points, and Miller with two points.

Southwood won its second match 25-12, 25-7.

Buckler had seen points and five aces, followed by Haupert with five points and three aces, Barney with two points, Swain with three points and three assists, Whitesel with four points, four aces, four assists, and four kills, and Miller with 16 points and 10 aces.

Southwood clinched the championship with a 25-13, 25-13 win over Oak Hill.

Haupert had 12 points and five aces, followed by six points and three aces, Whitesel with five points and six assists, Miller with four points and two assists, Swain with six points and three aces, Barney with five kills, and Buckler with three points and two aces.

Wabash Wabash 3, Madison-Grant 2 Wabash edged Madison-Grant Thursday, Sept. 24, 16-25, 25-19, 1725, 25-19, 16-14.

Tracy led the Lady Apaches with 39 assists, 17 digs, and nine points, followed by Morris with 19 digs, 14 points, and 10 kills, Wyatt with 15 kills and 18 digs, Cruz with 22 digs and 15 points, Fields with 16 digs and six points, Short with 10 points and seven kills, Jade Stumbo with eight kills and four points, and six kills and five digs.

The JV team went the distance in a 24-25, 25-17, 15-11 win over the Argyles.

Reagan Pries led the way with 18 digs and nine points, Wiles with 11 digs, seven assists, and Wiles, Kiara Carmichael with five points and four kills, Sydney Sickafus with 12 points and three points, Kaydence Collins with eight digs and three points, Kasey Long with four assists, three digs, and two points, Kaitlynn McKernan with two digs and five kills, Kierra Wilson with four digs and two kills, Brook Westendorf with seven digs and six kills, Madison Inman with six assists and four digs, Hiley Ward with three kills and one dig, and Anna Simpson with five assists.

Wabash JV Invitational The Wabash JV team went 2-2 at the Wabash Invitational to finished third on the day.

The Apaches defeated Taylor 25-8, 25-14, followed by a 25-18, 2519 loss to Northfield, a 25-24, 1725, 15-10 loss to North Miami, and a 25-23, 25-15 win over Manchester.

On the day, Ward had 21 points, 21 kills, and 15 digs, followed by Carmichael with 27 points and 13 points, Pries with 34 points and 17 points, Wilson with 18 kills, eight blocks, and seven digs, Long with 13 points, 10 kills, and 13 assists, Inman with 27 assists and 16 digs, Wiles with 15 digs, 11 points and 10 assists, Sickafus with 21 digs, McKernan with nine points and seven digs, Westendorf with 12 kills and four digs, Simpson with 12 digs and eight assists, Collins with nine digs, and Olivia Harden with three digs.

NHS golfers place 17th at regionals The Northfield girls golf team ended its successful season with a 17th place at the East Noble girls golf regional at Noble Hawk Golf Course in Kendallville.

Ainsley Dale and Alex Cartwright both shot 98 to lead the Norse Saturday, Sept. 26.

Dale shot a 47 on the front-nine, highlighted by a birdie on No. 2, and a 51 on the backnine with a birdie on No. 17.

Cartwright shot a 49 on the front-nine and a 49 on the back.

Carley Hawkins shot a 55-51-106, Ella Satterthwaite shot a 50-53-103, and Hannah Wilson turned in a 41-60111.

Wabash’s Annie Cole finished her season with a 46-4692.

Squires down LCA, 4-0 Manchester got a win against Class 1A No. 15 Lakeland Christian Academy 4-0. Logan Bishop and Tyler McLain each scored two goals for Manchester.

The Squire defense held LCA to one shot on goal.

Mississinewa 7, Manchester 1 The Manchester boys soccer team lost to Mississinewa 7-1 Wednesday, Sept.

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Manchester’s goal was scored by Michael Ortiz on an assist from Owen Kruschwitz.

Wabash Wabash 8, Peru 1 The Wabash Apaches dominated Peru 8-1 in TRC play, Tuesday, Sept.

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Peru took an early 1-0 lead on a breakaway goal, but it was all Wabash after that.

Grant Carandante and Jacob France each scored to give the Apaches a 2-1 lead.

Carandante scored again, followed by goals from Paul Cordes, Jacob France with three more goals, and Soloman France with one.

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Wabash boys win own invitational Host Wabash put seven of its runners in the top 10 for an easy victory in the boys race Tuesday at the Apache Invite in City Park. And three of the seven were freshmen.

Another freshman, Mara Zolman, paced the Northfield girls to victory in the evening’s first 5K race.

Seniors Zack Reed and Jarrett Wilson led the young Apaches on Senior Night for the cross country teams. Reed won the event in 17:22 and Wilson finished 19 seconds later.

Sophomore Dave Ford was third in 18:02, senior Caelan McDougle was fifth in 18:30 and freshman Troy Guenin-Hodson rounded out Wabash’s scoring in seventh in 18:47.

The Apaches’ other two scorers were freshmen Trevor Daughtry in ninth place and Kaden Vogel in 10th, both in 19:02. Other Wabash finishers were Nick Perkins (12th, 1945), Lincoln Saldivar (15th, 19:57), Sammy Smith (19th, 20:31), Ethan Berry (22nd, 21:31) and Braydon French (24th, 21:45).

Led by senior Andrew Burns, Northfield’s boys finished third in a tiebreaker with Tipton.

Burns was sixth overall in 18:38. Other Northfield scorers were Grant Dale (13th, 19:56), Karson Pratt (20th, 20:33), Alex Reed (23rd, 21:41) and Clay

Herring (28th, 23:01).

Rounding out the Norse squad were Brandon McKillip (29th, 23:03), Grant Kissel (32nd, 23:56), Ryan Brunett (39th, 24:59) and Tristan Barlow (41st, 25:43).

Wabash finished with 18 points, followed by Lewis Cass with 74, Northfield and Tipton with 77 and Whitko with 126.

On the girls side, Zolman smoked the four-team field, finishing in 22:57.

Tipton’s only runner, senior Sara Gall, took second in 24:46 and Whitko’s Lily Spurlin was third in 25:05.

Wabash freshman Calisen Kugler was fourth in 25:57.

Backing up Zolman were Jenna Krom and Trinity Bever, sixth and seventh, respectively, in 26:25 and 26:29. Anna Kissel was 10th in 27:05, Emma Hoover was 11th in 27:19, Asia Miller was 13th in 28:48, Madeline Moore was 15th in 29:50 and Natalie Keiler was 19th in 34:30.

Wabash’s other two competitors were Sierra Hall in 12th at 27:42 Grace La Mar in 16th in 30:12.

Northfield finished with 27 points to edge Whitko by two points.

Wabash only fielded three runners and Lewis Cass did not compete.

Wabash and Northfield will next compete in the Three Rivers Conference Meet at Tippecanoe Valley on Oct. 3 along with Southwood and Manchester from Wabash County.

Apache middle school boys win own invitational Wabash took five of the first 11 places to win the boys varsity race at the 49th Annual Wabash Middle School XC Invite Saturday at City Park.

The host Apaches also won the boys reserve race, raking sixth of the top seven places.

Northfield finished fourth and Southwood was 10th in the varsity event and the Norse were second in the reserve race.

In the girls events, Northfield was second in the varsity race while Wabash was eighth and Southwood ninth. Wabash was runner-up in the reserve event.

Seventh grader Bobby Shull led the Apaches, finishing third in 11:10.7, behind McCulloch’s Nathaniel Beck, who won in 10:59.2, and Alex Schrock of Edgewood in second in 11:01.2. Wabash’s Jace Bullins was fifth in 11:15.8, Drew Guenin-Hodson was seventh in 11:23.0, Chase Howard was eighth in 11:25.1 and Jonas Church was 11th in 11:32.7 to give the Apaches 34 points and the win.

Coleson Kugler was 17th in 11:49.7 and Ezra Church 20th in 12:02.0 to round out Wabash’s squad.

Northfield, led by Tate Barlow’s 16thplace finish in 11:46.5, finished with 124 points, behind Edgewood in second

Showing off their trophy are Wabash runners Ezra Church (from left), Coleson Kugler, Chase Howard, Jace Bullins, Drew GueninHodson and Jonas Church. Not pictured is Bobby Shull. Photo provided (48 points) and McCulloch in third (104). They were followed by Rochester (133), West Noble (165), Cowan (179), Winamac (186), Western (218), Southwood (222) and Peru (297).

Rounding out Northfield’s scoring was Jaden Baer (19th, 12:01.4), Ty Leming (22nd, 12:10.6), Kourtland Pratt (32nd, 12:38.3) and Kolten Prus (35th, 12:41.7). Other Norse finishers were Steven Kowalczuk (37th, 12:45.6), Luke Haupert (44th, 13:13.0), Holten Satterthwaite (45th, 13:21.9) and Cooper Good (49th, 13:43.0) Southwood was led by Luke Andrews in 27th place at 12:31.9.

Other Knights were Cooper Drake (36th, 12:45.4), James Unger (38th, 12:46.0), Carter Winget (62nd, 14:59.9) and Luc Neal (68th, 15:55.6).

Wabash’s Isaiah Cordes, another seventh-grader, won the

boys reserve race in 11:47.9, followed by Kasen and Kamden Oswalt in second (12:01.9) and third (12:05.9), respectively. Kamden Oswalt is a fifth-grader. They were followed by teammates Jay French in fifth place (13:14.4), Raven Weaver in sixth (13:17.0) and Braxten Lakin in seventh (13:41.3).

Other Wabash finishers were Kristian Stanton (12th, 14:23.8), Maverick Sommers (21st, 15:17.0), Owen Honeycutt (34th, 16:20.9) and Kaden Rosen (57th, 19:34.8).

Ethan Hoover led Northfield with a ninth-place finish in 13:50.2. Other scorers were Lucis Bever (13th, 14:32.2), Landon Mast (15th, 14:45.4), Gavin Lester (16th, 14:54.3) and Preston Moore (17th, 14:57.1). Other finishers for the Norse were Xavier Roark (24th, 15:22.4), Wyatt Bucher (29th, 15:32.5), Landon

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McLaughlin (54th, 19:07.5) and Nate Hodson (64th, 20:12.7).

Wabash won with 17 points, followed

by Northfield (63), Edgewood (67) and McCulloch (95).

In the girls varsity event, West Noble’s Trinity Parson won in 11:56.0 and led her team to first place with 38 points.

Northfield followed with 96.

Leading the Norse were Kaleigh Rice, a fifth-grader, in eighth place (12:47.8), followed by Laney Haupert (10th, 13:05.7), Teagan Baer (17th, 13:41.2), Mikayla Meyer (27th, 14:09.7), Emme Hanes (35th, 14:27.2), Ali Copeland (41st, 14:35.5) and Emily Miller (51st, 15:15.1).The very young Norse squad consisted of four fifth-graders and three sixth-graders.

Wabash was led by Raegan Jones in 14th place (13:37.7) and she was followed

by Chloe Cooper (32nd, 14:23.6), Rinka Higuera (42nd, 14:42.0), Bridget Bailey (44th, 14:49.2), Mia Fairchild (59th, 15:32.9), Mallory Tate (60th, 15:42.6) and Ivy Beamer (61st, 15:43.4).

Lola Winer of Southwood finished in 12th place in 13:23.5. Shelby Thomas was next in 25th (14:07.1) ans she was followed by Ella Cunningham (34th, 14:25.7), Audri Winer (62nd, 15:45.6), Paige Nelson (66th, 16:02.1), Jaiya Corn (72nd, 16:42.2), Olivia Ranck (73rd, 16:46.6) and Makeena Hunter (87th, 18:49.4).

After the Northfield girls came Western (101 points), Edgewood (139), Winamac (139), Rochester (155), McCulloch (160), Wabash (187), Southwood (195), Peru (218), Frankton (263) and Cowan (367).

In the girls reserve race, run jointly with the boys, Wabash’s finishers were Amy Bishir (25th overall, 5th among girls, 15:27.6), Caitlyn Shidler (35th, 8th, 16:22.5), Maya Howard (38th, 9th, 16:31.6), Audri Shidler (41st, 12th, 16:40.9) and Olivia Shelton (70th, 24th, 21:04.9).

West Noble also won the girls reserve title with 29 points, followed by Wabash (58), Edgewood (63) and McCulloch (68).

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A message to Urbana Residents: I honestly don’t think several Urbana Resident understands the importance in supporting the streetlight fund. This little town is very dependent on your donations to keep the light on.

As most of you know, Bonita and I put on a car show each year to help with the month-

ly streetlight bill.

Sometimes the show is a huge success but it is not enough.

Some shows we have held just make enough profit just to pay for the awards, dash plaques, door prizes and the DJ. We made $5 profit one year.

So some of you ask, why not cut out door prizes, dash plaques,

DJ music and not do so many awards. Well it is like this, if these items get cut, we might as well not hold a show. The more you do for a car show the more money you can make. Also, weather has a lot to do with the show. I have several Cruisers that come to the show every year that I can depend on for their support. Just to let you know there are some Urbana family’s that refuse to give anything for the streetlights. This is very sad, I mean what is $20 or $25 donation for the streetlights for a year. Is this going to really put you into a financial dilemma? I don’t think so.

Come on Urbana I need your support.

As of right now the light fund is above water for about a year and maybe a little more. Some of you think, well that is enough. I have news for you the bill is going up. Duke wants

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to make more do to their loss due to COVID-19, this I don’t understand. I need the help of Urbana Residents to step up and help out.

I sent 100 notifications that I was collecting for the lights.

I received four back stating that the house address were undeliverable. I have however received 11 checks from Urbana supporters that do not want Urbana to go dark.

These checks are for various amounts to help with the monthly streetlight bill and very much appreciated. This helps but it doesn’t cover the total cost.

I spend roughly $2,200 a year to keep them on. When I took over the light fund we had a nice sum of funds and I had a major contributor

which helped tremendously. This last election, I lost that contributor. Now the streetlight funds are going down fast.

Unless something happens and I get help from you Urbana residents, the lights will be turned off.

This is not a threat this is fact. This year we, The Urbana Streetlight Committee are going to hold a tenderloin fry. This activity will have already happened by the time this comes out in The Paper. I’m in hopes that this will bring in much needed funds.

I have all the books of the streetlight fund up to date and anyone and everyone that would like to take a look and to see how the light fund has done over the past 25 years are welcome. When the fund runs out of money it will not fall on me to pay the bill. This fund has nothing to do with me. I just try to maintain and pay the bill.

The fund is totally separate and under the Urbana Streetlight Fund. I wanted Urbana Residents to know where the streetlight fund stands and to

ask for the much needed support. I have sent letters to our State Representative Jackie Warlorski, Lagro Township and Paw Paw Township asking for their assistance but to no avail.

Everyone says they are sorry for Urbana’s dilemma but cannot Help me keep the lights on or, well you know the outcome.

The 20th Annual Urbana Halloween Car & Truck Show will be Oct. 17. This show is also hosted by the Urbana Streetlight Committee. This show is to raise money for the streetlights also. The show will be at the Urbana Ball Park 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is an open and judged show.

Judges not affiliated with show. Entry is $10.00. Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, Goody Bags, Raffles, Candy Bags and 50/50 Drawing. 50s-60s Spooky Music. Top 50 Awards with 5 Specialty Awards, Best Engine, Paint, Interior, Theme Vehicle and Best Rat Rod. Award presentation will be at 3pm.

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The Urbana Lions Club: The Urbana Lions have been very dormant ever since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the latter part of February.

Several activities that the Lions had planned for March through August had to be cancelled. Just to name a few, ECHO Racing, pork chop dinner, golf scramble, senior dinner. These are some of the activities. The Urbana Lions are planning on having a fundraiser of a Smoked Brisket Soup Meal.

There will be drive up window service (carry-out only; no walk ins please) This activity will be Oct. 22 from 4-7 p.m. at the Urbana Lions Community Building.

Tickets are $5 and are good for 12 ounce bowl of smoked brisket soup. Note: You are to come down the alley from the north so your driver side window faces the community building, pay your $5 at the first window, receive a ticket for however many bowls of soup you want, then go to the next window, present your tickets and receive you 12 ounce bowls of soup.

Prayer Concerns: John and Judy Eltzroth son in law Jason McDaniel and granddaughter Mira McDaniel , Eldon Biehl, Max Chamberlain, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jim and Pat Hartley, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Dean Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Duane Wagner and family, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Roxanne Haupert and family, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Bonita Snell, Orville Chamberlain, Jeff Warnock, Carol Layne’s granddaughter Jessica, Coy Eads. and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox, Dan Speicher and family.

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Roann Community Heritage Main Street will have its annual public meeting on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Roann Town Hall, at 6:30 p.m. Author Sandy Black and her sister, Laura Hutson will be introducing Sandy’s newest book “Oh Those One Room Schoolhouses and the Children They Taught” by doing an 1890’s reenactment of the first chapter, “Rules, Rules and More Rules!”. Please plan to join us and remember to practice social distancing.

Sandy has also been awarded a 4-star rating for her book “Old Churches, Older Churches”. It is available on the website www.OnlineBookClu b.org.

Roann Community Heritage Main Street plan to have the dedication of the new mural on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:00am. All are invited to attend.

Following the dedication, we will have a Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser. Lunch will be available 11:00am-2:00pm.

Carry-out will be available and we ask that social distancing be practiced. The lunch will be a freewill donation. All proceeds will be used in future Main Street projects.

Plans are being made for the annual Winter Market on Dec. 5, 2020. We will be very conscientious when it comes to social distancing and keeping vendors as well as customers safe. Watch for more information in the coming weeks. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, please contact Jo Ellen Nelson at jodernelson@yahoo.com or 765-348-6152.

Roann will have its first Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 5 as well. We will light a large tree on the corner of Allen & Chippewa. Plan to join us to see Santa and sing carols.

Bailey’s Pizza Parlor will provide hot chocolate and cookies for the attendees.

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Club Meeting will be on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall.

ROANN COMMUNITY Heritage Main Street public meeting will be Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

ROANN TOWN Board Meeting Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. also at the Town Hall.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Oct. 4th will be taken from Matthew 25:31-46 titled “Sheep and Goats”. They will be taking up an offering for The Phiri and celebrating Holy Communion. Monday morning prayers group at 9:00am.

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

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Bill Lyons, Coy Eads (1-year-old grandson of Roger and Debbie Cook), Edith Phillips, Henry Becker, Sharon Hagan, Rex Renz, Joni Fox, Mike White, Kay Maple, Sawyer Draper, and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all.

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PASTOR ROB MACE continues on the God’s Church: The church is God’s design for this age.

The church is the gathering of believers in Jesus Christ to worship God, encourage another in good

works, and engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. God has given the church a mission to engage in.

Jesus tells his disciples that all authority was given to him, by God the father, over the earth and especially the church. The church was to continue the work that Jesus had begun and promised that He would be with them until the end of the age. Interesting that some disciples still struggled with doubt, but the mission was still given to carry out.

The mission of the church is simply to make disciples. A disciple is a follower of Jesus who detaches and makes other disciples. It is a growth process and ministry.

Disciples first must be a follower of Jesus. Scriptures teach us that when we confess that Jesus is Lord and believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we will be saved. There is no other way to be right with God! A disciple at some point has to go and engage the world with the gospel.

Many followers continue to sit in the pews week after week and never engage the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Also, many Christians have never discipled another person. It is important to realize that discipleship happens in many relationships. A husband and wife disciple each other. Parents are to disciple their children.

Matthew 28 teaches how to make disciples. First, we must go. This is written in the past tense meaning having gone. As followers of Jesus Christ, we have daily opportunities to share the truth of God’s word and share the light of the gospel in the darkness of this world. We must engage this world with the truth of scriptures and help others to apply it to their circumstances.

The church has become virtually silent and must regain their voice in order for people to hear God’s word.

The mission also

Winners in the Roann Covered Bridge Festival’s bicycle rodeo show off the awards they received for taking part in the program. Photo provided calls for assimilating followers in the body of Christ. Baptism does not save or wash sins away, but is a step of identifying oneself as a believer.

Just as Jesus died, was buried and resurrected, baptism shows this by immersing in water and shows that followers have died to the old nature and is burying and resurrected in the new life in Jesus Christ. The great commission calls for encouraging followers in their walk with God and helping them to grow in the Christian life.

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The mission of making disciples calls for the teaching of the followers so they know God and can see this life through the lens of scriptures and know how to apply God’s word to their lives and circumstances.

Followers need to be able to discern between truth and false teaching. There are a lot of philosophies and theories in this world, but God’s word is the truth and all human thought need to conform to the truth of scripture.

Pastor Rob minis-

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I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net

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City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 25 day of September, 2020, Bethany Trudeau filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF INDIANA TO THE PERSONS ABOVE NAMED: BRADEN WHITESELL AND ALICIA WHITESELL You are hereby notified that you have been sued in the Court above named by the person named as Plaintiff. The nature of the suit against you is a Complaint on Promissory Note and to Foreclose Mortgage With No Right to Settlement Conference.

This Summons by Publication is specifically directed to BRADEN WHITESELL and ALICIA WHITESELL, whose whereabouts is unknown.

If you have a claim for relief against the Plaintiff arising from the same transaction or occurrence, you must assert it in your written answer.

You must respond within thirty (30) days after the last publication herein and in case you fail to do so, judgment by default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Lori J. Draper Clerk of Wabash County, Indiana MICHAELE. FARRER/#6784-49 GRAHAM, HOPPER, FARRER & WILSON, P.C. Attorneys at Law 1601 South Anderson Street, P.O. Box 494 Elwood, Indiana 46036 Telephone: 765-552-9878 Facsimile:765-552-5496 9/23, 9/30 & 10/7

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 459 N. Huntington St., Wabash, IN 46992. Northern S1/2 0Lot 46.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting change in zoning from R3 to GB. Request to build on lot that is smaller in width than ordinance allows.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 15 day of October, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 9/30/20

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How to manage low bandwidth during remote learning sessions

In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, many schools hastily transitioned from traditional in-person learning to remote learning. This transition posed new and unique challenges to educators as well as students and their parents.

One of the biggest challenges posed by remote learning was keeping students connected to their teachers and their classmates, not all of whom had readily available access to devices that could facilitate such connections. In recognition of that challenge, school systems

worked to procure devices for students only to be confronted by another challenge: low bandwidth.

According to Microsoft, bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be transferred over an internet connection per second. Low bandwidth can compromise students’ ability to stay connected to their virtual classrooms. In an effort to help students overcome that challenge, Microsoft offers the following tips on how educators, students and parents can manage low bandwidth during remote learning

sessions.

• Reduce reliance on video during class sessions. Turning video cameras off during live class sessions can help to overcome the challenges posed by low bandwidth, as live video is a key contributor to excessive use of bandwidth. If video must be used,

encourage students to turn off their cameras when they are not speaking.

• Use pre-recorded content. Pre-recording content enables students to stream video over the internet, saving those with low bandwidth the hassle of downloading large video files to their computers.

Microsoft recommends educators who pre-record content for their students to stream to instruct those students to use class time to complete assignments.

Educators can make themselves available via chat to answer questions students may have about their assignments.

• Avoid video-based assignments. It can be difficult for students with low bandwidth to send very large files, such as videos. Educators can help students avoid that issue by not requiring them to submit videos as part of their assignments.

• Encourage students to sync files to their devices. Each device is different and each manufacturer has its own instructions on how to sync files to devices. But Microsoft notes that syncing files to a device allows students to read them offline, which is ideal for students with limited internet connectivity.

Low bandwidth poses a challenge for remote learners.

Thankfully, there are ways to overcome low bandwidth so students can keep learning.

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Wabash City GARAGE SALE: Saturday, 10/3, 9am-1pm.

Fill a bag for #1 at 1344 Helms Drive (plus 3pc entertainment cabinet & microwave, make offer).

LARGE SALE: Sony surround system, compost tumbler, NRA jackets, clothing, shoes, coats, jewelry, pack and go, baby items, lamps and much more.

October 1-3, Thursday-Friday, 9am4pm. Half price on Saturday, 9am-12pm. 1660 Church Street (2nd block south of Pike Street on south side).

MULTIFAMILY YARD Sale: Friday, 8am-4pm & Saturday, 8am-2pm. 280 E. Sheridan Drive. Men, women & girl clothes, dishwasher, flat iron,, dresser, household items, digital picture frame, wall hangings, air tight & spice containers, games, DVDs, books, shoes, candles, light jackets, knickknacks, small furniture, many misc. items.

North Manchester 105 RIVER Cove Lane, North Manchester,. Friday, October 2nd & Saturday, October 3rd, 9am-2pm..

Large amount of household goods, furniture, tons of girls Jr. to Adult clothing, name brand and boutique.

Also boys and men clothing, shoes and lots of miscellaneous.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, October 2, 9am-6pm; Saturday, October 3, 9am1pm. Brand new 8’ 6” pontoon Bimini top, new pontoon cover, 2 heavy metal shelves, snow fencing, primitive decor, throws, queen size sheets & blankets, brand name boys clothing (size 8), 2X plus women clothes & misses medium. Decorative cabinet, accent table, wooden bench, plus more! Held inside garage - 11940 N. 700 E., North Manchester.

GARAGE SALE: Thursday, 4pm-7pm; Friday, 8am-5pm. 503 N. Maple Street, just south of Good Field. 36” Smart TV, TV stand, weed eater, bikes, books, clothes & household items.

Other Rummage GARAGE SALE: October 1, 2, 3 - 8am-5pm. 15682 N. State Road 19, Macy.

Furniture, plus size clothes, books, cookbooks, knickknacks, swords, kitchenware and more.

Articles For Sale

FREE LUMBER SCRAPS WANTED for craft projects.

Any kind of lumber scraps would be appreciated! Let me know what you have and I will come look at it and haul it away. Call or text 260-494-2991.

Services

TOMATOES, PUMPKINS, new patch of green beans, mums, sweet onions, squash, red beets, cabbage, bell peppers, etc.

For large orders, call 260723-4172 ext. 1, leave message.

Graber’s Welding, 8350 S 850 W, South Whitley, IN 46787.

Wanted Mobile Homes

OCTOBER 2 & 3: 9am-??, 4 West Lakeside Drive, North Manchester (Sandy Beach). Clothing - all sizes, shoes, bedding, books, We Care items, lots of miscellaneous.

14X70 RECENTLY REFURBISHED: 3 bedroom, 1 bath, in very good condition. Move-in ready, in Roanoke, $10,000. Call 630-373-1921.

LaFontaine GARAGE SALE: 1267 E. 800 S., LaFontaine.

Furniture, lamps, bedding, primitives, antiques, quilt5s, dishes, tools, clothing, movies, books, wigs, lots of other things. Friday, 10/2 & Saturday, 10/3, 8am-4pm.

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes.

Located at Lakeview Mobile Home Park, only minutes from town! Call 260-568-4798.

For Rent

ABUNDANT LIFE PROPERTIES: 2 bedroom apartments. All utilities furnished. Non-smoking. No pets. $400 deposit.

References required. Call 260-274-0156.

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