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By Mandy Mahan mmahan@thepaperofwabash.com

Maya Benysh gives opening remarks at the WHS graduation ceremony. Photo by Mandy Mahan.

The 149th Wabash High School graduation ceremony took place on Friday, July 31, in a different way than ever before.

This commencement ceremony was the first outdoor ceremony that the school has had. The graduates, staff, and family and friends of the graduates gathered in the yard of the Honeywell House where social distancing and mask wearing was done as a safety precaution against coronavirus.

Earlier this year, the class had a parade through town culminating at Wabash High School where they received their diplomas during a drive-thru ceremony.

Friday’s ceremony started with the graduates taking their seats, diplomas already in hand, so to avoid cross contamination by being handed to on stage.

Maya Benysh gave some opening remarks, listing off the many tough events that the Class of 2020 has been through, but ultimately survived.

Benysh also shared a Bible verse with the students, staff and audience.

“I would like to read for you a verse I have been returning to often over the past couple of months.

I feel as though it reaches beyond religion and speaks truly to human nature. It is 1 John 4:20 and it reads: ‘Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they have not seen,’” she said.

She finished by asking her fellow graduates to remember the message of that verse as they go into the next steps of their lives and always act upon love and empathy rather than hatred and anger.

Wabash City Schools superintendent, Jason Callahan took the microphone next to welcome all in attendance and recall memories of the graduates as well as commend the graduates for their perseverance through a senior year in the midst of a global pandemic.

Cassidy Flohr followed with another welcome and prayer over the Class of 2020.

“God, You’re good,” she started. “Even in trying times, You can bring us back together to finish our time at Wabash High School in the way that we deserve to. I just want to thank You for everyone here today and I pray that this class will find prosperity, success, and joy in all of their futures. You are a way maker, a promise keeper, and the light in the darkness. In Your name we pray, amen.”

Evelynn Gray took the stage to introduce the rest of the speakers, first, Salutatorian Camille Kugler.

Kugler commented on how she and her fellow classmates made it to graduation after “what has felt like a lifetime.”

“Not only did we have to wait the usual twelve years to graduate,” she said, then joked. “We had the extra three years of quarantine to get through. I don’t know about you, but that might have been the longest period of my life. But nonetheless, we made it.”

She followed by thanking everyone who helped her and her fellow graduates make it to this point, recalling memories of her educational journey, and left her fellow grads with a lesson taught to her by her father.

“In these next couple years, I’m sure each one of us will come to a point where we worry about being successful in life,” she said. “Maybe you have already entertained those thoughts. I know I have. Being surrounded by so many people with so many different talents, I have been led to question my own talents and abilities. In my time of doubt my dad used this analogy to reassure and encourage me: A person is like a cake. And every cake has a unique set of ingredients that makes it different from the rest. If a red velvet cake had the ingredients of a carrot cake, then it would be a terrible red velvet cake. And it’s okay to admire the ingredients of other cakes. But you have to remember that each cake’s ingredients are what set them apart from everyone else. Your list of ingredients makes you different from everyone else so that you can fulfill your unique purpose.”

Taking the stage next was Valedictorian Taylor Coffman.

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Wabash High School grads toss their caps in the air to celebrate graduation (bottom). Friends work together to get a cap out of a tree, which ended up there after the toss (top). Photos by Mandy Mahan.

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Non-profits launch fundraiser to help with buidling renovation Officials with the Lighthouse Mission are turning to the public for help in its current project.

Earlier this year, the Mission received a donation of the former newspaper office at 123 W. Canal St. The building was donated to the city in 2019 which, in turn, donated it to the Mission.

Plans call for the building to be converted into a multiagency building, housing the Mission, along with the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry, the 85 Hope Free Clinic and the Advantage Housing offices.

Mission officials received estimates for much needed repairs to the building, along with renovating it to serve the aforementioned groups.

However, when bids for the project came in, they were about $200,000 above estimates.

This week, the four agencies launched a fundraising campaign to make up the difference in costs.

“All four non-profits are joining together to do a donation push to the community,” Lighthouse Mission board member Kristi Clark said.

“No matter how small or large, they will all add up. They can donate to Lighthouse Mission, 806 N. Cass St., directly, or they can give to our building fund at the Community Foundation of Wabash County, www.cfwabash.org, and at the bottom of the page there’s a link to Lighthouse Mission.

“We’re hoping any donations can come in by Aug. 31 so that we can start our renovations in early fall with projections to be done by early summer next year.”

Donations are tax exempt, she added.

Officials were surprised by the large discrepancy between estimates and bids.

“We had never done this before, so we were a little bit shocked,” Store Director Jenny Ritzema said.

Board member Dean Stouffer added, “But because we haven’t done this before, we don’t know.

There’s where kind of the disconnect was.”

The Mission will have about 9,200 square feet in the new complex, officials said. 85 Hope will have about 1,500 square feet, Advantage Housing will have about 270 square feet and F.I.S.H. will have about 2,000 square feet.

“We have totally outgrown our building where we are now,” Ritzema said.

“We are very excited to get in here. We’re bursting at the seams literally.”

Representatives from the other three organizations are excited about joining the Lighthouse Mission.

“For 85 Hope, it will expand our space just a little bit,” 85 Hope Director Laura Spaulding said.

“More than that, it will make it a much

more user friendly space. Our current space here in Wabash, we’re kind of spread throughout Friends Church, so it’s not a real convenient thing, especially for any of our clients who have trouble walking.”

The location of the building also will be more convenient for 85 Hope clients, she continued.

“And being in connection with the same building with Lighthouse, F.I.S.H. and Advantage Housing, those are probably the three main other non-profits that our clients have need for in our community.”

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Looking over building plans are (from left) Store Director Jenny Ritzema, and Lighthouse Mission board members Dean Stouffer and Kristi Clark.

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Remembering Nakota

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Members of the Zimmerman Law Office Pirates and the Lundquist Realty Red Sox remembered Nakota Kelly on Friday night following their game at the Wabash Little League diamond at the Field of Dreams. Nakota, a member of the Pirates, went missing in July and is presumed dead. His father, Anthony Dibiah, Indianapolis, is being held in connection with his disappearance. Following the game, Pirate teammates and coaches signed floating lanterns which were then launched from the outfield grass by members of the both teams. Mayor Scott Long and League officials commented on Nakota and said a prayer before the launch. Nakota was there in spirit, as his teammates had his number written on their faces, while the Red Sox players wore wristbands with his number. His number also was painted on the field behind home plate, and his cap was placed in the outfield.

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WHS year as a rollercoaster. He then “as briefly as possible,” listed off some of the things that the graduating class has seen in 2020.

“We’ve seen the tail end of the Australian bushfires,” he started.

“The arrival of Covid19, the impeachment and acquittal of our president, the death of Kobe Bryant, Brexit actually happened, the Olympics were postponed, the world economy ground to a halt, clouds of locusts have descended on crops worldwide, there have been riots across the country, hives of Asian Murder Hornets invaded the U.S., a giant Saharan dust storm has flown across the Atlantic to meet us, and an asteroid three times the size of the London clock tower flew by earth just to see what was going on. And that was just until a month ago when I wrote this speech.”

He then told about a failed research experiment from the ‘80s called Biosphere 2.

“It consisted of a large building that covered 4 acres of land and was partitioned into six different ecosystems,” he said. “The idea was to study how hard it would be to make a self-contained colony that only needed sunlight to run. In this colony they simulated the perfect environment for everything to grow. They grew plenty of food for the animals and provided

Cassidy Flohr beams to the crowd after turning her tassel and becoming a 2020 graduate of Wabash High School.

Photo by Mandy Mahan.

...continued from Page 1 the plants with shelter, water, and sunlight. It was meant to represent the ideal environment, a utopia if you will, for the selected plants and animals.

“However, after they started, they ran into a big problem.

Whenever any of the trees reached a certain height, they would just keel over, regardless of the kind of tree or the habitat it was planted in.

This baffled the scientists. The trees had everything they needed to thrive, couldn’t possibly contract any sorts of diseases, and yet they would just die. Eventually, they realized that their “perfect” environment which was without wind or rain or storms of any kind, had actually hindered the trees.

Without any storms, without even the slightest breeze, and plenty of surface water, the trees had no need to build deep roots or strong branches.

They grew weak and spindly and collapsed under their own

weight. Those trees needed storms in order to grow strong enough to survive.”

He compared 2020 to a storm and encouraged his classmates to continue to face the storms of life head on, because the storms are needed in order to survive and thrive.

He finished out his speech with well wishes and a heartfelt goodbye.

Wabash High School Principal, Kyle Wieland, addressed the crowd next with a congratulatory speech for the graduates.

Following Wieland, assistant principal Jeff Galley announced the names of each graduate as they made their way to the stage and posed for a photo while holding their diploma.

Bella Carrillo led her fellow graduates in the turning of the tassel.

Sydnee Osborn offered closing remarks congratulating her classmates for their accomplishment of graduating.

Fundraiser with a group from Marion originally, was located across from the Wabash County Courthouse for several years. In 2004, the Grant County organization decided to close the Mission, at which time a group of local citizens stepped up and formed the Mission as it now exists.

“We started with no money at all,” Clark said. “We had to open a credit card to be able to turn on our utilities and pay that hook-up fee, so we really started from the ground up.”

Stauffer quickly noted it had $325 in its account.

“We’re really more than a store,” Clark continued. “I mean, we look like we’re a store, but we’re much more than a store. We

take in donations of gently used clothing and household items.

We price it very low so we can provide a place for those in need to come and get what they need.”

It also helps by providing items for such things as victims of fire, it helps with homeless individuals, and it provides a safe environment for those needed to do community service. It also provides holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Easter.

“Any of our proceeds go to our projects to help people in need,” Clark said.

Lighthouse officials began looking for a new location in the Fall of 2018. Mayor Scott Long approached them with the possibility of donating the Canal

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Earlier this year, the Mission received a $500,000 grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The grant was obtained on the first round of OCRA grants for 2020. Shortly after it was announced, the COVID pandemic hit and OCRA halted any other grant cycles for this year.

Clark said the Lighthouse board would like to thank a variety of individuals and agencies for their help in the transition.

Those include: God, for showing favor and guiding them through the process, Wabash County Commissioners, Mayor Scott Long and the City of Wabash, Wabash Plain Dealer, Joe Eddingfield, Dave Metz, Amy Miller,

Halstead Architects, Ford Foundation, Community Foundation, Crossroads Bank and Kristen Lovell.

They also thank the volunteers who showed up to clean out the building, Republic Services for the use of a dumpster and removal during cleaning out the building, Paper Works for taking all the paper from the building to recycle and the Wabash County Museum for taking items from the building to preserve.

Finally, they thank the donors who have given anonymously and publicly already to our project and to those who want to give now to this unique non-profit building to help those in our community.

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The past meets the future at Indiana Beach

By Don Hurd

I’ve taken thousands of photos at Indiana Beach. Many of smiling faces, my own relatives, friends and just happy Indiana Beach fans.

However, these few photos here are some of my all-time favorites. These photos speak volumes about how the past meets the future. And the circle of life for IB continues.

Steve Juntgen visited the park the other day. Steve has been associated with Indiana Beach since the early 1960s. From being a performer in the Aqua theater ski show, Tom Spackman’s gopher, to creator and designer of the Indiana Beach campgrounds.

Steve has a long deep-

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rooted history with Indiana Beach.

However, Steve’s proudest moment is when he fell in love with a cute young lady walking the Boardwalk. Steve had his eye on Cathy Spackman. Cathy was Indiana Beach owner Tom Spackman’s daughter. According to Steve it was love at first sight. Love on the Boardwalk strikes again.

Steve and Cathy were managers of the campgrounds. They worked side by side for decades at the campgrounds and

made thousands of friends.

Unfortunately, Cathy passed away earlier in 2020. Her happy face and kind demeanor are sadly missed but happily remembered by hundreds.

Steve wanted to visit the park. He had not visited the park side for a few years.

The moment Steve got out of his car he had an immediate zip in his step. He was eager to relive some cherished memories but most of all he wanted to meet Gene Staples.

Every few yards Steve wanted to stop and reminisce at a specific landmark. He spoke about the time he met Sonny and Cher outside the Ballroom. Then he mentioned after Cathy and his wedding dinner in the Skyroom, he and Cathy went to the Ballroom to listen to super group Chicago.

Once we made it to the Island, we sat down at one of the tables outside the Crow’s Nest. We rested and chatted a few minutes under the beautiful blue skies along the shores of Lake Shafer. Then Steve asked, “When do you think I can meet Gene?” I responded, “In about 5 seconds.” Gene Staples was directly behind Steve. Gene was eager to meet Steve too.

The two super fans of Indiana Beach sat

down for a nice chat about the park. A long nice chat.

Steve shared his recollections of Tom Spackman and the similarities of how Gene is now managing the park. Then Gene would share with Steve his deep convictions of bringing Indiana Beach back to its glory days.

Steve then asked that I and the film crew give Gene and him some private time. Of course, we accommodated his request. It was touching and a heartwarm-

Steve Juntgen shakes hands with Gene Staples on the boardwalk at Indiana Beach. Photos by Don Hurd ing moment to watch Gene had finished them one on one. A with their private moment I’ll never for- conversation it was get. time to leave. Steve Once, Steve and and I got on the “gator” and slowly drove down the Boardwalk. All the way Steve was still telling me stories about things he remembered from his time at Indiana Beach. Great stories I’ll forever remember.

We made it back to Steve’s car and I could see he was smiling. I knew then it was a good day for Steve and Indiana Beach.

Thanks to the magic of Indiana Beach another fan left the park happy Steve Juntgen and Gene Staples chat about with a pocket full of Indiana Beach during their recent visit. memories.

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Pageant officials thank all who helped with effort Dear Editor: Thank you to a Wabash Community that continues to support youth experiences in times when events look different and make us a bit more creative in how we plan and carry out some traditions.

Thanks to Wabash County’s generosity, 26 young women have great memories from the 2020 Wabash County Fair Queen Pageant.

Through interviews and professional workshops, they gained many skills that will serve them a lifetime. We are grateful for those who have made these opportunities possible.

Thank you for sponsoring our pageant: Chittick Insurance Group, Haupert Family Farms, Wabash County 4-H

Council, Wabash County Fair Association, The H o n e y w e l l Foundation, ‘the paper’ of Wabash County and Wabash WebTV. Thank you to those who provided contestants with gifts: C h r i s t i n e ’ s Photography, Chillz Ice Cream, Culver’s, Dynamic Designs by Dyson, Eberly Embroidery & Imprinting, Ellen’s Bridal & Dress B o u t i q u e , Lillian’s/Elle Belle

Boutique, Modoc’s Market, MudLove, Nicole A. Howard Photography, REMC, Rhinestones & Roses Floral & Boutique, Texas Roadhouse, Wabash County Pork Producers, Wabash Engraving, Inc., Wings Etc., and Wooden Ivy Boutique & Floral.

Thank you to our scholarship and award contributors: Beacon Credit Union, Wabash County E x t e n s i o n Homemakers, the Maxine Howard

Family, and former Wabash County 4-H Fair Queens- Shirley Anderson, Janet Dawson, Mary Ann Stroeh, Mollie Marsh, Nancy Busso, Beth Givens, Shelley Ross, Bobbi Bates, Kristina Meyer, Tracy Trump, Megan Gregory, Ashley Grimes, Brianne Finch, Ciara Short, Anna Marie Wright, Kylie Echard, and Jordan Michel.

The Wabash County Fair Queen Pageant offers our contestants workshops that promote professionalism, interview experience, and camaraderie. For these opportunities, we say thank you to the following: Abbey Amos, Jirni Cripe, Jessica Echard, Makayla Ridgeway, Jill Ringel, and Caley Stith. For the security of our patrons we thank Mason Frehse

It’s up to all to fix racism Dear Editor: What is all this racism talk. I’m not a racist. I don’t hate anybody. That is what I would have told myself a few years ago. Yes, I was aware that there was some discrimination going on in housing, loans, jobs. I am opposed to discrimination.

There have been some changes made, right?

Then a friend talked to me about implicit bias. He challenged me to go online and take a simple test. (https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/ta keatest.html). I took the challenge. I was shocked by the results. I have since come to better understand what a racist culture we swim in.

I hear people say the answer is just to have your heart in the right place and love Jesus, everything will be fine. I am convinced that most of us paler people don’t have a heart problem. We for the most part want there to be equality of opportunity. But we haven’t faced those signals we’ve taken in all these years.

In our culture there is no non-racist position. We’re either an anti-racist, working for changes that produce quality and opportunity or we are ignoring what is going on around us.

Our darker brothers and sisters have been letting us know for a long time about what is happening to

them but we have too often written it off and tried to speak for them.

This country is run by white people for the most part, from board rooms to politicians, from managers to bankers and police,

most of us unaware of the unconscious bias we carry. We have a white problem in America, not a black problem. It is on us to fix it. – Dean Beery, North Manchester

and Scott Greiner.

For the evening coronation program we thank Derek Finch who keeps our audience entertained as the emcee.

Each of our 26 contestants has made our pageant stronger and better. The community members and con-

tributors noted here have made it possible.

Our 2020 Wabash County Fair Queen, Miss Alyssa McKillip, will represent Wabash County in the Indiana State Fair Pageant in January 2022. She embodies the spirit of Wabash County, and we know

she will make us all proud! — The 2020 Wabash County Fair Queen Pageant Committee, Julie Echard, Kylie Echard, Tammy Farlow, Brianne Finch, Mariah Kirtlan, and Mandy Renbarger

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Concerts planned at 13-24 Drive-In American country music singer Lee Brice will make his Wabash debut on Saturday, Aug. 29 at the 13-24 Drive In. Additional live programming in the month of August includes Hairball: A Bombastic Celebration of Arena Rock on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Pink Droyd: The North American Theatrical Pink Floyd Concert on Friday, Aug. 28.

Three-time Academy of Country Music Award-winner Brice will bring a “Parking Lot Party” in a special acoustic outdoor concert at the 13-24 Drive In. Popular hits on the

Grammy-nominated Country star’s set list will include “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “Rumor,” “I Drive Your Truck,” and “A Woman Like You.” “I Hope You’re Happy Now” featuring Carly Pearce recently reached the #1 spot at Country Radio marking his seventh career No.1 radio hit. Brice has charted eight times within the Billboard Top 10 Hot Country Songs chart.

This performance in sponsored by The Ford Meter Box Company, Inc. Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at

10 a.m. EST by visiting 1324DriveIn.c om/Lee-Brice or calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Tickets are sold on a per-vehicle basis and allow for admission of up to six guests.

Price is determined by row: $119, $179, $299, and $399.

Rock and roll tribute band Hairball perfor ms songs from the biggest names in rock music by creating unforgettable concert experiences with lights, smoke, and fire. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the band, adding more characters, pyrotechnics, lights, sound, props,

LEE BRICE surprises, and more everything.

Hairball is a rock experience guests won’t soon forget!

Three vocalists will lead the band through a mindblowing and dropdead accurate homage to some of the biggest arena acts in the world including Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, Journey, and

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Aerosmith.

Hairball will become an entirely new concert before the audience, countless times throughout the night!

This performance is welcomed by 101.9 Rocks and is sponsored

by Rick’s Auto Repair & 24 Hour Towing.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. by visiting 1324DriveIn.c om/Hair-ball or calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Tickets are sold on a per-vehicle basis and allow for admission of up to six guests.

Price is determined by row: $75, $125, and $199.

Hailing from Fort Wayne, Pink Droyd will bring the look, feel, and sound of Pink Floyd to the Drive In with a special outdoor, live presentation of Hindsight 20/20: A Retrospective of the Pink Floyd Catalog.

Pink Droyd’s show is accurate to the music, visually stunning, and will feature hits and rarities spanning the entire Pink Floyd

music catalog.

Pink Droyd breathes life into the music of Pink Floyd by executing theatrical performances of the band’s most memorable songs.

From building “The Wall” to visiting “The Dark Side of the Moon,” Pink Droyd spans the Pink Floyd catalog, including performances of the band’s most memorable hits and beloved obscure tracks including “Shine on You Crazy Diamond,” “Comfortably Numb,” and deeper cuts including “Lucifer Sam,” and “Set The Controls For The Heart of The Sun.” This performance is welcomed by 101.9 Rocks.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. EST by visiting 1324DriveIn.c om/Pink-Droyd or calling the Honeywell Foundation Box Office at 260-563-1102.

Tickets are sold on a per-vehicle basis and allow for admission of up to six guests.

Tickets are $95.

The Honeywell Foundation continues to schedule live programming at the 13-24 Drive In to provide affordable, socially-distanced entertainment to the public.

Art is First Friday theme Downtown will be buzzing with activities such as Paint the Plows presented by the Street Department, Art Wrap Dedication, Downtown Bucks Giveaway, and Fun on Miami Street during First Friday activities on Aug. 7.

The theme for August is “Celebrating the Arts”! This free event is sponsored by Wabash Marketplace Inc. A reminder of the “Back-On-Track Indiana” recommendations: social distancing at least six feet, retail business at full capacity, restaurants at 75v percent capacity, bars/clubs/entertainment/tourism 50 capacity capacity.

Please note that face coverings are required for all First Friday activities.

This change is in response Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive order stating that face coverings are required “in an outdoor public space wherever it is not feasible to maintain six feet of social distancing from another person not in the same household.”

Wabash Marketplace will be giving away $2,500 in Downtown Bucks at August’s First Friday event. In addition, 500 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 the corner of Wabash and Canal streets.

The line can form early, but vouchers won’t be released until 5 pm sharp. The vouchers will be available through 8 pm, or until the Bucks run out.

The annual event “Paint the Plows” presented by the Street Department will take place on Miami Street outside of Modoc’s Market. to decorate the

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

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Feb. 16, 1929 – July 27, 2020

Mikel “Mike” Lew Greene, 69, Pierceton, passed away July 27, 2020 at 1:10 a.m. at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

On April 21, 1951, Mike was born in Wabash to Norman L. and Madelyn R. (Knoop) Greene.

Mike graduated from Manchester High School in 1969.

On April 5, 1968, Mike married Patty Gushard.

They were remarried on Sept. 8, 2004 and spent a total of twenty-eight years together.

He enjoyed going on cruise ships and has been to Greece, Italy, and Mexico. Mike relished his time working and rebuilding cars and watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. Mike worked as a steel fabricator for Helgeson Steel, Inc., in Elkhart for many years, retiring in 2013. He was a workaholic particularly when it came to working outside.

He found any excuse he could to be outside in nature. He especially loved to fish. The most important aspect of life to Mike was his family.

He loved making them laugh and loved each one of his children and grandchildren from the oldest to the youngest. In every grandchild, a piece of him can be seen.

The loving memory of Mikel “Mike” Greene will be forever cherished by his wife, Patty Greene, Pierceton; son, Brian Greene, Elkhart; four daughters, Bridget Greene, Fort Wayne, Pascha DuBois, Rochester, Gretchen Carter, Pierceton, and Ashley (Nicholas) Palermo, Elkhart; fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service was Aug. 1 at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Mikel “Mike” Greene, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 1048 South 325 East, Pierceton, Indiana 46562.

Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary.

Donald Shanks, 86 Navy veteran May 11, 1934 – July 27, 2020

Donald Lee Shanks, 86, passed to his Heavenly home on Monday evening July 27, 2020 at The Waters of Muncie. Donald was born on Sunday May 11, 1934 to Mae and J. Dale Shanks in Decatur. He graduated from Hartford Center High School 1n 1952 and continued his education at the University of Indianapolis. Donald honorably served his country from 1952 until 1960 in the United States Navy. He married Anna M. Fierstos on July 21, 1991 and she survives.

Donald was ordained as an elder in the United Methodist Church in 1967 and he served for 60 years in the pastorate.

Surviving Donald are his wife of 29 years, Anna Shanks; sons, Donald M. (Regina) Shanks; Jeffery D. Shanks; Steven D. (Debbie) Shanks; step-daughter Sarah A. (Brian) Collyear; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his sister June Derrickson.

Donald’s parents; step-mother, Leona Gates; brother, Richard Shanks; and sister, Dorothy Parrish preceded him in passing.

To honor Donald’s wishes cremation will take place with a memorial service at Fountain Square United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Steve Graves officiating. Friends may call at the church from 12 p.m. on Saturday until the time of the service.

The family request that memorial contributions in Donald’s name be made to Fountain Square United Methodist Church.

Parson Mortuary and Cremation Center is entrusted with all arrangements.

The Family will receive online condolences at www.parsonmortuary.com.

Dixie Tackett, 91, of rural Wabash, died at 9:15 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2020 at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born on Saturday, Feb. 16, 1929 in Van Lear, Ky., to Everett and Sara (Manns) Blevins.

Dixie married Freddie Tackett in Paintsville, Ky. on March 3, 1947.

She was a homemaker. Dixie was a very loving person. She enjoyed being with her family and loved them dearly.

She is survived by her husband, Freddie Tackett; and three children, Teresa Tackett, Tammie Tackett, and Randy Tackett, all of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Jessie (Abby) Tackett, Jared (Jessica) Tackett, Travis (Kristen) Tackett, and Heath Tackett, all of Wabash, Nick (Stephanie) Schumaker and Kevin (Caitlyn) Schumaker, both of South Bend, and Brian (Melissa) Schumaker of Indianapolis; seven great grandchildren; and four sisters, Betty Johnson, Lora (Terry) McGovern, Josephine Banks, and Marie Tackett, all of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Brenda Schumaker and Judy Tackett; and two brothers, Everett Blevins, Jr, and Virgil Blevins.

Funeral services were on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Brad Eckerley officiating.

Calling was on Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

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

Sarah Smith, 38 Enjoyed making crafts June 23, 1982 – July 25, 2020 Sarah Elizabeth Eileen (Ashcraft) Smith, 38, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on June 23, 1982, in Batesville, Indiana.

Sarah worked as a homemaker.

She enjoyed spending time with her daughter and friends and making crafts.

Sarah is survived by her parents, Richard and Teresa Ashcraft; daughter, Destany Sklenar; brother, Richard L. Ashcraft; sisters, Heather Osmun and Angelique Gamble and stepdaughters, Sierra Davis and Larysa Richardson.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Carl Ashcraft and Mike Phelps.

Funeral services and visitation were on Friday, July 31, 2020 at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash, with Brent Smith officiating.

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

Candice “Kandi” Jacobs, 68 Enjoyed cooking Oct. 11, 1951 – July 31, 2020

Candice Elaine “Kandi” Jacobs, 68, of Wabash, died at 2:11 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born on Oct. 11, 1951 in Wabash to Dwight H. and T. Maxine (Draper) Hentgen.

Kandi was a 1971 graduate of Northfield High School.

She married Robert Jacobs in Wabash on Aug. 29, 1987. Kandi was a nursing assistant at Miller’s Merry Manor in Wabash several years, also worked at Wabash Magnetics, and was a bus aide for Wabash-Miami Area Program.

She attended First United Methodist Church in Wabash and was a member of the Doris Blake Circle. Kandi collected Coca-Cola and Harley Davidson memorabilia. She enjoyed auto and truck racing, watching sports on TV and riding motor cycles. Kandi also enjoyed cooking, flower gardening, and caring for her vehicles. She was an avid Indianapolis Colts and Notre Dame fan.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Jacobs; son, Tyler Jacobs; two grandchildren, Shaylee Jacobs and Kayden Jacobs, all of Wabash; mother, T. Maxine Hentgen of Roann; brother, Steven (Jane) Hentgen of Wabash; and her sister, Karen (Larry) Smalley of Urbana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dwight H. Hentgen; and her son, Jeffrey James Rhoads.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Nathan Whybrew and Pastor John Cook officiating.

Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling was Wednesday, Aug. 5, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Wabash High School Athletic Department.

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

Kevin D. Marcum, 45 Beloved father Aug. 7, 1974 – July 28, 2020

Kevin Marcum, 45, North Manchester died July 28, 2020. He was born Aug. 7, 1974.

Calling was Monday, Aug. 3, with the funeral directly after, all at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

Winnie Toledo, 83 Taught nursing Jan. 4, 1937 – July 25, 2020

Winifred Ann “Winnie” Toledo, 83, died July 25, 2020.

Winnie was born Jan. 4, 1937.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in Onekama, Mich. at a later date.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Many WHS grads receive college credentials Officials from Wabash High School have announced that 20 percent of WHS seniors graduated with a high school diploma and a college credential — the Statewide Transfer General Education Core Certificate from Ivy Tech Community College — in 2020.

Students who have earned this credential can start their college education as a sophomore at any Indiana four-year institution.

Through a partnership with Ivy Tech Fort Wayne, Wabash High School teachers are credentialed through Ivy Tech to

teach dual credit courses. These classes are free to the students, which means that those who graduate with this certificate earn their entire freshman year of college without the cost of tuition. Ivy Tech estimates the partnership saved Wabash families a combined total of up to $82,000 through this program.

“One of the key priorities in Wabash County is to increase educational attainment, making our county a better place to live and work,” said Jason Callahan, Superintendent of Wabash City Schools.

“An important factor

to our continued success is the partnership with Ivy Tech Community College.

Together we are providing incredible cost-savings to Wabash families and giving our children a brighter future.”

Wabash City Schools partnered with Ivy Tech Fort Wayne/Warsaw in 2016 to develop this program with the purpose of increasing educational attainment for Wabash County citizens.

Currently in Wabash County, less than 30 percent of the workforce has some kind of credential above a high school diploma.

Ultimately, Wabash

leaders have the goal of graduating 60% of high school students with a Statewide Transfer General Education Core Certificate or T e c h n i c a l Certification.

“We’re dedicated to giving everyone in northeast Indiana the opportunity for an affordable, worldclass education,” says Jerrilee Mosier, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Fort W a y n e / W a r s a w.

“Increasing the number of high school students in Wabash County who graduate immediately with a college credential is a momentous win. We look forward to

strengthening our partnership with Wabash through the school system and by continuing to offer classes through the Wabash Community Learning Center.”

For more information on Ivy Tech’s dual credit program, contact Ashley Henderson at ahenderson150@ivytech.ed u or 260-482-9171, ext.

2418. Interested in taking Ivy Tech classes at the Wabash Community Learning Center? Contact Josh Blossom at jblossom1@ivytech.edu or 260-563-8828.

Ivy Tech’s fall classes begin Aug. 24.

Miami Corn Husk Doll workshop at Mississinewa Lake, Aug. 8

Spend the afternoon with Miami artist and tradition bearer Catherine Nagy Mowry and make a corn husk doll in the Myaamia way at Mississinewa Lake, Aug. 8, from noon to 4 p.m.. Learn how the corn husk doll lost her face and the importance of

Miami White Corn (minjipi).

Class size limited.

Advance registration required, call 260-4682127.

Children welcome those under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

All materials provided by the artist.

This is a free event

made possible by the “Arts in the Parks” grant through the IAC, ISPM, and DNR. Property entrance fees apply: $7 per instate vehicle; $9 per out-of-state vehicle.

To view all DNR news releases, please see dnr.IN.gov.

Mississinewa Lake, 4673 S. 625 E., Peru.

County family’s farm receives Centennial Award A Wabash County family was among the more than 150 Hoosier farm families that have been awarded the Hoosier Homestead Award in recognition of their commitment to Indiana agriculture

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

The Peden Family received the Centennial Award.

Their farm was started in 1905.

To be named a

Hoosier Homestead, the farm must be kept in the same family for at least 100 consecutive years and consist of more than 20 acres or produce more than $1,000 in agricultural products per year.

“Heritage and endurance are two words that come to mind when reflecting on our great state,” Crouch said. “This award captures the essence of Indiana and the many individuals that help ensure Indiana agriculture perseveres.”

Since the program was established in 1976, more than 5,800 families have received the award.

Families were eligible for three different award distinctions. Based on the age of their farm, they received the Centennial Award for 100 years, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years or Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.

This year, two families are being recognized with the Bicentennial Award;

the Paul E. Henry farm from Fayette county was established in 1819 and the Ferguson farm from Lawrence county was established in 1820.

“To keep a family farm working and in the same family for over 100 years is a tremendous feat,” Kettler said.

“Agriculture has always been at the core of Indiana and of these individuals.

Recognizing our longstanding Hoosier farming families is always an honor.”

Due to the current

ongoing pandemic, Lt. Governor Crouch and ISDA Director Kettler were unable to host a traditional Hoosier Homestead Award Ceremony.

Individual family ceremonies were held at the Statehouse July 29 and more families are set to be recognized on Aug. 7, all following Gov. Eric Holcomb’s ordinances, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s orders and the CDC guidelines.

Indiana Farm Bureau offers virtual Ag in the Classroom program Indiana Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general farm organization, will launch a new Agriculture in the Classroom program this fall called “Adopt a Classroom.” This volunteer-driven program allows INFB to continue educating Indiana’s school children about agriculture despite adjustments to school programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Agriculture in the Classroom is a statewide program led by INFB which helps bring agriculture education into Indiana’s schools. In a typical year, volunteers visit classrooms to provide short lessons that teach children about agriculture. However, due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19, many schools will be restricting visitors this fall and some classrooms may continue e-Learning programs.

This fall, with the launch of the Adopt a Classroom program, volunteers will interact with students virtually through live or recorded video lessons, letters and photos. Volunteers may also send classroom activity kits containing seeds, books, worksheets or activities that correspond with the virtual lessons. Agriculture in the Classroom volunteers may choose to send supplies in advance which can be used by students during a live lesson.

“We have a wide

network of volunteers across the state who love teaching children about farming and where their food comes from,” said Lindi Kocher, INFB education coordinator. “We’re thrilled to be able to continue that important education virtually.”

Agriculture in the Classroom volunteers will be able to choose to adopt classrooms within their home counties, but the virtual nature of this program also makes it easier for volunteers to connect with classrooms across the state.

“The ability to connect virtually means that students in southern Indiana could visit a dairy farm in northern Indiana without ever leaving the classroom,” said Kocher.

For more information about the Agriculture in the Classroom Adopt a Classroom program, or to sign up to become a volunteer or enroll a classroom, visit www.infb.org/IN FBAgEd/adoptaclassroom. For more information on Agriculture in the Classroom, visit www.infb.org/IN FBAgEd. “We hope the Adopt a Classroom program gives teachers another option for providing their students with a diverse education – whether those students are working from home or the classroom this fall,” Kocher added.

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Police and fire reports

Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents July 24 At 11:53 a.m., a vehicle driven by Roderick D. Hipskind, 47, Wabash ran off the road on LaFontaine Avenue near County Road 250 South.

July 25 At 1:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Daniel Labrador Plata, 19, Knoxville, Tenn. collided with a vehicle driven by Christina M. Johnson, 55, Wabash on County Road 200 North near County Road 100 East.

July 26 At 6:34 p.m., a vehicle driven by Hannah I. Brew, 24, Greentown collided with a deer on County Road 700 West near Cooper Road.

July 27 At 12:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Amber M. Booth, 37, Wabash collided with a vehicle driven by Jeffrey A. Gressley, 67, Wabash on Old 24 Road near U.S. 24.

At 3:54 p.m., a vehicle driven by Joseph E. Pepper, 56, Marion collided with a deer on Mill Creek Pike near County Road 400 South.

July 28 At 6:20 a.m., a vehicle driven by Morgan S. Stroud, 20, Roann collided with a deer on County Road 850 North near County Road 600 West.

July 29 At 10:27 p.m., a vehicle driven by Roxanne L. Daugherty, 30, Roann collided with a vehicle driven by Brooke R. Neubaum, 21, Warsaw on State Road 13 North near State Road 114 West.

Aug. 2 At 5:23 p.m., a vehicle driven by Steven D. Stuller, 48, Fort Wayne ran off the road on Elliot Road near County Road 775 West.

North Manchester Citations July 28 Diana K. Blankenship, 49, Silver Lake cited for no operator’s license

when required.

Casey J. Azbell, 21, North Manchester cited for speed.

Arrests July 30 Todd W. Meredith, 25, North Manchester, arrested on warrant to revoke probation.

Fire July 22 9:53 p.m., 600 block of East College Street for medical assist.

July 23 9:10 a.m., 400 block of East 6th Street for medical assist.

9:20 a.m., 100 block of South Merkle Street for medical assist.

July 24 5:06 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

10:18 p.m., 900 block of West 4th Street for medical assist.

July 25 2:51 p.m., 700 block of Meadow Lane for medical assist.

July 28 12:24 a.m., 200 block of East 3rd Street for medical assist.

8:26 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for

medical assist.

July 29 10:55 a.m., 1100 block of Clear Creek Trail for medical assist.

9:07 a.m., 700 block of North Mill Street for medical assist.

10:03 a.m., 1200 block of State Road 114 West for medical assist.

July 30 3:51 p.m., 400 block of Wabash Road for medical assist.

July 31 12:49 a.m., 1200 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

7:06 a.m., 1200 block of North Wayne Street for medical assist.

3:02 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Brent A. Haycraft to Brent A. Haycraft and Carrie R. Haycraft, quitclaim deed.

Gary W. Eltzroth and Jane A. Wagmer to Walter W. Woods and M. Kathy Woods, warranty deed.

Michael Van

Hoosier to Coffman Holdings LLC, warranty deed.

Thomas D. Eakright to Roberta Ancil, warranty deed.

Cheryl K. Working to Christiy K. Schuler, warranty deed.

Paul D. Miller to Keanu T. Rish, warranty deed.

Gina R. Baker to Jesse R. Winningham and Danielle M. Winningham, warranty deed.

Joseph D. Goshert to Matthew C. Brown and Lyndsay N. Brown, warranty deed.

Tamara Ruse and Shirley E. Moore to Michael D. Moore, warranty deed.

Dean Gogolewski and Julie Gogolewski and Phyllis Ann Hill, warranty deed.

Linda L. Gabel and William A. Gabel to Hidden Diamond Homes LLC, warranty deed.

Nicholas Driskill and Abby Driskill to Barbara Anne Carpenter, quitclaim deed.

Barbara Anne Carpenter to Nicholas Driskill and Abby Driskill, quitclaim deed.

Premier Trust Inc and Richard I and Bette J. Spiece Trust to Silas B. Zartman and Tenille M. Zartman, trust deed.

Evert H. Brubaker and Robin G. Brubaker to Matthew J. Kennedy, warranty deed.

Matthew J. Kennedy to Matthew J. Kennedy and Brecken Kennedy, quitclaim deed.

Boyd A. Proffitt to Matthew Bowman, warranty deed.

Charles V. Enyeart, Denise C. Enyeart and Charles V. Enyeart and Denise C. Enyeart Joint Trust to Timothy A. Holley and Engelica S. Bowers, trust deed.

Elaine K. Gearhart, Thomas L. Gearhart and Elaine K. Gearhart Revocable Living Trust and Thomas L. Gearhart to Elaine K. Gearhart Survivirs Trust and

Thomas L. Gearhart Family Trust, trust deed.

1284 Adams Street Land Trust to Regina Leann Espinoza, warranty deed.

Lenora K. Martin to Garry Brown and Jerry Edward Brown, quitclaim deed.

Marriage License Jennifer Anne Scheffer, 46 and Christopher Michael Shelton, 48.

Kellie Lynn Hostetler, 31 and Brandon Adam Lashure, 32.

Monica Jordan Brace, 24 and Luke Allen Elliott, 24.

Jordan Leigh Fleming, 25 and Derek Daniel Vogelzang, 27.

Building Permits For the week of July 26, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Walter Wood for Garage Addition.

Marcus Schwartz for horse barn.

James Achor for pole building.

Indiana 211 now part of FSSA Indiana’s statewide community resource referral agency, Indiana 211, is now part of the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration. The change, which was part of Gov. Holcomb’s 2020 Next Level agenda and unanimously approved by the Indiana General Assembly during its 2020 session, will

make it easier for Hoosiers to navigate the significant amount of state and community services available to support their overall health and well-being.

“By connecting the resources of FSSA with the versatility of Indiana 211, we can offer Hoosiers great government service,” Gov. Eric Holcomb said. “We will connect them with what

they need, when they need it with this 24 hours a day, seven days a week hotline.”

Indiana 211 is a free service that connects Hoosiers with assistance and answers from thousands of health and human service resources – quickly, easily and confidentially.

Indiana 211 and FSSA will be able to more efficiently aid Hoosiers in need by

Tip leads to Kokomo man’s arrest

At approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, a citizen’s tip resulted in the arrest of Steven Landrum, 38, Kokomo.

Miami County law enforcement received a tip that Landrum was walking on State Road 18 near Miami County Road 400 East. The tipster believed Landrum had an active warrant for his arrest.

Trooper Jon Cole responded to the area

and located Landrum.

Further investigation revealed that Landrum was wanted on multiple arrest warrants totaling nine separate criminal charges.

Landrum was wanted on two separate Miami County Superior Court II warrants alleging probation violations for original felony charges of resisting law enforcement.

He was also wanted

on four separate Howard Circuit Court arrest warrants alleging criminal charges for intimidation, criminal confinement, domestic battery, unlawful possession of a firearm by a domestic batterer, pointing a firearm, invasion of privacy, and escape from home detention.

Landrum was incarcerated in the Miami County jail.

providing a one-stop shop for community and state services.

When they dial 2-1-1, Hoosiers are connected to an experienced, responsive and compassionate team of community navigators who are skilled at identifying needs and providing referrals that best meet those needs.

“Along with Governor Holcomb and the Indiana

General Assembly, Indiana’s United Ways and the Indiana 211 Partnership have been great partners in making this vision become a reality,” said Jennifer Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., FSSA secretary. “It is the ultimate goal of all involved to support Hoosiers’ overall health and wellbeing. They need a simple front door to

walk through to receive any service or program we offer without delay – and if we don’t offer it, a way to be connected to it.”

Indiana 211 and FSSA already have a history of joint success, through programs such as the partnership with OpenBeds, which was part of Gov. Holcomb’s 2018 Next Level agenda and has

to date has connected over 1,400 Hoosiers with drug treatment and community services. The organizations have also partnered on operating suicide prevention and Adult Protective Services hotlines, and will be introducing new services related to helping Hoosiers recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in the near future.

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Readers’ Choice Awards!

Hurry! Deadline for ballot entries is August 19th @ 5 p.m.

Online survey available on Facebook & thepaperofwabash.com

Winners will be published in our Readers’ Choice publication.

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Former school has commemorative plaque E l e m e n t a r y Building in LaFontaine now has a permanent marker provided by Class member of 1961, John Sutton.

Logan McDonald of McDonald Funeral Home helped with the design of the Black Granite Plaque.

The LaFontaine community wants to say thank you to John Sutton for doing this and to McDonald on helping to design the Black Granite Plaque stating the history of the LaFontaine School.

The class of 1961 was the last class to graduate in the building in May 1961.

This was the largest class to ever to graduate from there.

T h e LaFontaine school had c l a s s e s f r o m kindergarten to 12th grades.

The school burned on December 27, 1961.

L A F O N TA I N E LIONS met on Thursday, July 23, in the Lions Room at the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building with Lion Brad Rody as host. PDG Lion President Tom Polk open the meeting with Lion Brad leading the Pledge to the Flag, followed by PDG Tom giving the prayer.

There was no secretary’s report; the treasurer’s report was given and approved.

Lion Ethel Eib informed the secretary who had not paid their dues at this

time. It was decided to not hold the breakfast on Aug. 8 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

They will have a breakfast went it will be safe to do so. Lion Tom Willcox stated that he would informthe United Methodist Church Ladies of this information. He was asked to inform them that we would like for them to hold their bake sale when we have the next Breakfast.

Lion Kim Polk ask for the members to think of ideas to raise funds to support the community and the Community Building.

Due to the fact they might not be doing 1812 and this is the one big fund raiser the Lions have to support community.

It was decided to delay given out dictionaries to the third graders, because of not knowing if they would even be allowed to do it.

Lion Kim ask for the members to sign up of refreshments for the coming months.

Lion Eib said she would bring refreshments to Aug. 13 meeting. With no further business the meeting was adjoined.

WORDS OF WISDOM “If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks.

I’ve had them; everybody has had them.

But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall,

The plaque at the LaFontaine School. Photo provided don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” Michael Jordan HAPPY BIRTHDAY Miriam Cecil Doctsch, Patty Johnson Aug. 6, Denise Speicher Wood Aug. 7, Donna Barton, Robert Summers Aug. 8, Marvin Schlemmer, LaVona Meching Aug. 9, Crystal McMillan Coons Aug. 11, Jill Ferrell, Randy Pressler, Matthew Nose, Helen Cochran, Jordan Webb Aug. 13 H A P P Y A N N I V E R S A RY David and Donna Ballard Aug.7, Gabe and Stacey Kelly, Matt and Sarah Lingo Aug. 10, Charles and Nedra Himelick Aug 11, Nathan and Connie Suddarth Aug. 12, Rich and Lynn Smalling, randy and Terri Pressler, Danny and Marie Lloyd Aug. 13 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Salamonie to host preschool program Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “Wildlife and Water” on Wednesday, Aug. 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. Preschool children (ages 2-5) and their adults are invited. This program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s basic education, including music, crafts, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature-related theme.

The program fee $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be done by calling the Upper Wabash Services at 260-4682127.

M I S S I S S I N E WA RESERVOIR will host a Miami Corn Husk Doll Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 8 12:00- 4:00p.m. Anyone 12 and under should have an adult present.

Advanced registration is requested.

Please call 260-4682127.This event is free made possible by “Arts in the Park” Grant through IAC, ISPM, and DNR. However property entrance fee will be required.

Aug. 29, noon-4 p.m. Spend the afternoon with Catherine Nagy Mowry.

Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult.

Advanced registration is necessary for the project and she will furnish supplies.

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NM library has several programs planned

Upcoming programs at the North Manchester Public Library are “Be Like A Pineapple” Watercolor Tutorial” at 6 p.m.

Monday, Aug 17 at 6 p.m. on Facebook. Is there anything more summery than a bright pineapple? Learn how to paint your own with watercolors! Simply grab your Be Like A Pineapple watercolor kit from the library and follow along with this fun and simple tutorial on Facebook live! (Kits available while supplies last.)

Culture Kit: Batik Stamping: Monday, Aug 31 at 7 p.m.: The traditional West African art of Batik stamping has yielded a wealth of incredible patterns and color combinations. Check out your Kit (first come, first serve) at the library between Aug. 22–31. Then tune in on Facebook Live at 7 p.m. to learn a version of this technique that all ages can do! All materials will be supplied in your kit. During the

Facebook Live demo you’ll also learn more about the culture and traditions behind this incredible handicraft.

UMC DRIVE-THRU DINNER: The United Methodist Church will be hosting a DriveThru Community Dinner on Friday, Aug 7, beginning at 4 p.m. while supplies last at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street.

Menu includes Baked Steak Dinner, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert. Cost is a freewill donation. For pick up note: The parking lot will be one-way

IN from 3rd and 2nd Streets, and OUT only onto Sycamore Street.

Loading will be on the passenger side under the carport. The public is welcome.

FOC THRIFT STORE: FOC is excited to have the Thrift Store open once again.

Hours will be Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

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

Please wear masks and maintain social distancing guidelines.

Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION is now open Monday through Friday from 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 second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m.

The church is located at 113 W. Main Street.

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.

T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD NOW OPEN: Located at 410 North

Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, Thursday’s Child serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

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

Lagro News SR105 bridge is closed for repairs. Entrance is accessible from SR105 south of the bridge.

LAGRO TOWN HALL phone number is 260-782-2451.

For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260571-3271.

AUGUST BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Gary Stout, Aug. 2; Sharon Miller, Aug. 3; Tray Slagel, Aug. 8; Rita Gamble and Kelly Good, Aug. 15; Tyler Chapman, Aug. 19; Fran Gillespie, Aug. 20; Jonathon Gidley and Molly Strange, Aug. 27; Angie Gottschalk, Aug. 28. Happy Birthday to

Landing on South Mill Street. Visitors should practice safe hygiene and social distancing at the Market (but it will be a normal “walkaround” 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.

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN AUGUST TO: Kelly and Lynette Good, Aug. 14; Earl and Bonnie Newton, Aug. 20.

Congratulations everyone!

THE LAGRO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH would like you to follow on facebook for more information at this time.

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

Sunday school meets at 9:30 a.m. with Sunday Worship meeting at

8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Also offered is the Weekly Wednesday Night Bible Study which is held at 6:30 p.m. Welcome back after June 1 and online presence is still available on Dora Christian Church Facebook Page.

SAINT PATRICK’S CHURCH usually conducts Mass every first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. All are invited to attend services. The historic St. Patrick’s Church is located at 950 Main Street, Lagro.

THE LORD’S TABLE CHURCH would like to invite

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

THE LAGRO COMMUNITY CHURCH welcomes the public to join them on Sundays for the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome to attend the service and stay for the fellowship and refreshments afterwards.

A THOUGHT TO PONDER: “Sports are a great vehicle for teaching our youth many life lessons. I advocate that children should try as many sports as possible til they find their niche.

One of the great things about the sport of tennis is, there is no time clock. That serves to teach children to never give up no matter the score. I relate this to life in the fact that we are often presented with obstacles in trying to reach our goals but give in too soon. On the tennis court you have to “grind out” a match sometimes, just like in life, when things aren’t going as you hoped.

Perhaps courage doesn’t reside in having never lost, but in the courage to battle and grow as strong as possible during adversity.”

EVERYONE DO ME THAT SPECIAL FAVOR and have a safe enjoyable week!

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The Roann Covered Bridge Festival, running from September 10-12, at this point is a go.

Festival chair Donna Harman said that Roann has been approved by the Wabash County Public Health Director David G. Roe, M.D. to have the Roann Festival.

“However, we have omitted many things from the schedule this year in order to maintain the social distance thing,” she said. “This includes the Saturday parade and the modified tractor pull. Food vendors only. But we will still have great entertainment each evening under a big tent.”

There will be no bleachers this year.

Those attending should bring their lawn chairs and help out with the social distancing. Families and friends that come in a group may sit together.

With so many changes, the festival brochure will be out later than in the past but will have them at the Roann businesses as soon as they are done.

“The festival committee hopes you will understand that with the circumstances this year; we did what we felt was necessary in

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order to have our festival,” Harman said.

“Since it is an outdoor activity, wearing a mask is optional but please help us out by doing that for us.

The Bulldogs will again be on Thursday night but will be starting one half hour earlier than before, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Renegade Line Dancers at 6:30 p.m. and Time Travelers Band at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday has a lot of family activities including breakfast in the covered bridge.

Livin’ Forgiven, gospel, at 5 p.m. and After 6 at 7:30 p.m. Many other activities on Saturday.

IF ANYONE has not received their calendar yet, The Roann Lions Club asks that you call 765-833-5663 to let Donna know and she will see that you get it.

ROANN LIONS Club will meet on Aug.

6 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall.

ROANN TOWN Board is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. Aug. 11, also in the Town Hall.

ROANN HERITAGE Group is scheduled to meet Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist sermon for Aug. 9 will be taken from Matthew 8:23-27 titled “What Kind of Man is This?”.

This will be Noisy Bucket Sunday for the Children Missionary fund. Monday morning prayers group at 9 a.m.

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

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

Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all!

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Shoemaker and Chad Brault; Aug. 7 – Hunter Kendal; Aug. 9 – Karter Stafford, Jamee McWhirt, Barbara Bever and Don Everest; Aug. 10 – Cindy Powell, Matt Vigar and Steve Meyer; Aug. 11 – Kelli Sorg and Laton Allen.

PASTOR MACE this week talks about the church people who

follow God. We are considering the church. The first article talked about God’s word and the important part is has in this life. The church is not a building, programs, or services.

The church is a group of redeemed people who worship God and encourage each other to glorify Him. The

church today would do well to evaluate its vision for what it’s supposed to be.

The church is about people who follow God. The church is not a social club. Those who make up the church are to be sinners saved by grace with the desire to grow in the image of Jesus Christ.

Scripture says the one

who is saved is the one who confesses Jesus as Lord and believes God raised Him from the dead. Christians are not perfect, but are simply forgiven by God’s grace and mercy.

The church should consider how to stir one another up to love and good works. We do that by assembling ourselves together.

When we gather together, we are to find ways we can help each other to love in this life. Loving others can be challenging; therefore, we are to encourage each other through instruction and accountability.

Serving others in good works is helpful when we have others

involved using their talents and spiritual gifts. Being a team is always fun and helpful in caring for others.

The church is called to unity by having the mind of Christ. When you put a group of sinners together, it can be a challenge to get them to work together. The reason is because everyone has different ideas and desires. But when we have the mind of Christ, which is humble and puts others first, we learn to walk side by side without a problem.

The church grows and is built up in love by being joined and held together by every joint which it is equipped, when each

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Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana

Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana

Notice is hereby given on the 29 day of July, 2020, Robert Burkholder 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.

Notice is hereby given on the 31 day of July, 2020, Walter & Kandice Rose filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 701 Ferry Street, #31 in Maplewood Addition.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested 1074 Pike St., Wabash, IN 46992.

The description of the action requested in the petition is 20 ft. is the requirement but we would like to go 5 1/2 ft. from property line in the back. 6 ft. from the side.

The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance to change E/W lot line setback requirement of ten (10) feet to nine (9) feet.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2007-EU-55

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.

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.

Notice is hereby given that Anne Bechtol was on July 23, 2020, appointed personal representative of the estate of Michael J. Sieling, Deceased, who died on July 2, 2020.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 20 day of August, 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.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 20th day of August, 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.

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

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this July 23, 2020.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for the Estate 8/5, 8/12/20

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This brings a growth within the body of Christ.

The church is about making disciples. The command from God is that we are to go into the world and engage them with the gospel.

As we teach the truth, it can change their lives. The we help assimilate them into the body of Christ.

Pastor Rob preaches at the Frist Brethren Church in Roann, Indiana. He is available for counseling and encouragement.

Services are at 240 W. Allen Street in Roann at 10am every Sunday.

I CAN BE reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday from 10am-1pm. I can also be reached via phone, 765-833-2614.

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Blood drive planned Aug. 12 Outreach Committee will be hosting their next blood drive on Wednesday Aug. 12, 2020 from 2-6:30pm at the Urbana Lion/Community building. Due to the COVID-19, we are sorry but we will not take any walk-ins.

Temperatures will be taken, social distancing will be observed and masks required. The Red Cross is asking that you schedule your appointment online at their site, and if possible do the Rapid Pass. Please come and give as there is a great need for blood. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please contact Carla Krom, Thanks!

Women’s Guild will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Janet Warnock will be the host. All ladies of the church are encouraged to join in this time of fellowship.

Urbana Yoke Parish Board meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 at 6:30 pm.

Urbana Streetlights: To report a problem with a streetlight call (260) 774-3665. If no answer, leave a message.

Tell me the light’s address and what is wrong. I will then submit a work order to have that light repaired. Please allow 5 working days for repairs. The streetlight committee is planning on holding a tenderloin fry, carry out only in September 2020. This is to help offset the cost of the streetlight bill that I pay every month. I will be sending out postcards to collect $15.00 from each household in Urbana.

If you can, please help. There will be more information to come in Aug. and September.

Prayer Concerns: Max Chamberlain, Orville Chamberlain, Doris Mattern, Kristina Gamsby, Alma DeVore, Jim and Pat Hartley, Jane Winebrenner, Gene Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Dean & Lois Haupert, Ruth Summers, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Mary Ann Mast, Mary Ann Hunsucker, Jan Fitch, Joan Snyder and daughter Jackie, Lowell Karns, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, Bonita Snell, Carol Layne’s daughter Tammy has pneumonia and granddaughter Jessica is in Ft Wayne hospital with health issues and our Nation, the people that have contracted covid-19, doctors and nurses that are helping the sick to combat this virus, scientists that are trying to develop a vaccine and our military personnel.

Condolences from Urbana Lions Club and the Urbana Community to the Barbara Elaine (Smith) Speicher family and friends: Barbara passed away July 15, 2020.

Congratulations to Torina Runkel on being named Miss Conge-niality at the Wabash County 4H Queen

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Pageant in July. Haley Miller, granddaughter of Charles and Nancy Miller was named First Runner Up and Second Runner Up in the Scholarship Pageant. Mckenzie Baer was also in the 4H Queen Pageant.

Kassidy Stambaugh was in the Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell Wabash County Scholarship 260-774-3665 Pageant. pinkynova71@ The Breakfast Bunch met at Bob hotmail.com Evans Restaurant July 29, 2020.

Those attending were: Tom and Joyce Willcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Peggy Dilling and Pat McNabney. Joyce brought treats to celebrate her birthday. This bunch welcomes everyone and anyone who would like to join them for breakfast and to talk about different topics while enjoying a meal and each other company.

They get together every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at Bob Evans. Come on down and check them out; I think you will enjoy this group of Urbana Residents.

Urbana Lions Community Ballpark is available to everyone and anyone this year. This park is full of items for any activity. Nice huge pulling pad, well maintained ball field for little league baseball, girls softball, slow pitch, fast pitch softball, baseball tournaments, basketball court, play ground equipment, pavilion for picnics or reunions with charcoal grill, handicap accessible restrooms with running water and a Lions Snack Shack at your request.

Call 774-3665 to see if the date you want to use any part of the park is available.

The Urbana History: Please help if you can. Shirley Anderson is looking for history items of Urbana from 1853 to 1930. She is putting together a history book with articles of Urbana’s past. If you have any historic pictures of how the buildings looked back then and articles of this time frame. Also if anyone has any information on Esta Schaffer Hatchery or the stock yard that was located on the East side of the railroad track where Helena fertilizer plant is located, please contact Shirley Anderson 5287N 150E Urbana, IN 46990.

Birthday wishes: Aug. 1 Jeremy Warnock, Aug. 3 Jane Winebrenner, Aug. 3 Lana Long, Aug. 3 Barry Swanquist, Aug. 6 Alan Mattern, Aug. 6 Emma Hoover, Aug. 9 Tanner Chamberlain and Aug. 10 Madison Shrider.

Anniversary: Aug. 7 Roger and Donna Harman.

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Degree, both from Ball State University.

“I am thrilled at this opportunity and look forward to developing relationships with the staff and students,” said Martin. “I have heard nothing but positives about the Sharp Creek staff and I look forward to learning from them.”

Also, on Tuesday, the board: Granted permission to advertise the 2021 Capital Projects Plan, Bus Replacement Plan, and the Annual Financial Report.

Approved changes to the school re-entry plan including an addition stating that nebulizers or other aerosol-producing treatments will not be conducted in the schools as per the Indiana State Department of Health. The revised plan will be provided to MSD families and available to the public through the MSD website and Facebook page.

On Tuesday, July 28, the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County School Board approved Joel Martin as the new Principal of Sharp Creek Elementary School.

The principal position recently became open as the former principal, Jay Snyder, transitioned to the role of Principal at Northfield Jr./Sr. High School.

Martin brings 14 years of teaching and 18 years of administrative experience to his new position, most of which was spent in the Oak Hill School Corporation.

Martin is an Oak Hill High School graduate, and also earned a bachelor’s degree from Huntington College in Social Studies Education; a Master’s in Administration and Supervision and an Education Specialist

White’s launches new Teaching-Family Model and direct care providers in parenting skills and strategies aimed at quality care for children and teens.

“We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care and treatment to the students and families we serve. This means ensuring we are offering superior training and resources to the individuals who provide care for our youth every day,” said Matt Riggle, Vice President and Executive Director of Residential Services.

“With the implementation of TFM, we are equipping our houseparents to become practitioners trained to provide effective

and individualized treatment that will impact the lives of our youth long after placement.”

White’s philosophy of care is rooted in Christian values, its 170-year history, and in proven expertise.

The TFM brings White’s core principles (value-based, holistic method, Christian + Clinical, Family Life Model) together and provides a common language, a unified approach to quality care, and the highest level of training and support. For White’s, the TFM is an investment that will execute their mission and solidify their philosophy of care.

“We care for the

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rensberger, Wabash, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12.

Rensberger and the former Sherlyn Adcock were married on Aug. 12, 1995, at YCL Ministries campground by Dwayne Goldman.

The couple has two children, Michael Rensberger and Timothy Rensberger

foster families through training. The skills will then translate to better parentchild interaction, improved school behavior following placement, and promote better work readiness.

In the United States, the TFM is used by some of the most prominent residential treatment facilities. It is also used in various other countries worldwide. TFM was just approved as an accreditation that will be recognized by the FFPSA (Family First Prevention Services Act) to meet the

have 50 staff members and 16 foster families trained by the end of 2020.

Implementation and training of the TFM has begun with White’s Fort Wayne and Wabash locations by the end of 2020.

requirement to be a QRTP (Qualified R e s i d e n t i a l Treatment Program).

Currently, 88 White’s staff members have been trained, alongside eight foster families, with the intent to

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“This initiative will equip foster parents and families with the resources and training needed best care for children and their families.

We are incredibly excited to implement this program and bring it into the lives of our staff, foster parents, and children.”

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The TFM will be used within foster care and residential programs by adding resources for staff and foster parent training. TFM trains staff to teach youth social skills and uses a motivation system that is positive, strength- based, while still holding youth accountable for their choices. In addition, it assists foster parents

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August 8, 9am-12pm. 3882 E. SR 124 and 5648 S. 390 E. (just 1/2 mile apart).

Light oak kitchen cabinets and island, bar stools, women medium clothes, men large & XL clothes, books, household & decor.

Drive out and see us!

HUGE SALE: August 6, 7, 8, 9. Thursday & Friday, 8am-8pm. Saturday, 8am12pm (50% off). Sunday, 8am-12pm (Free). 28 N. Pleasantview Drive, North Manchester (Sandy Beach). Lots of misc, too much to list! Clean, namebrand boys clothes 7-16, shoes (all sizes), women M-2X, girls newborn. No Early Sales!

GARAGE SALE: Friday, 8/7 8am-6pm; Saturday, 8/8, 8am-4pm. Children & adult clothes, household items, books, furniture, tools, lawn mowers, lawn sweeper, chainsaw, tiller, Troy-Bilt pressure washer, Cub Cadet 60” ZTR mower, misc. 4836 W. 1400 N., just of SR 15 on 1400 N.

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GARAGE SALE: 333 Linwood Lane. August 7, 9am-4pm; August 8, 8am12pm. Little girls clothing 7-10, girls junior clothing XS-M, women clothing, toys, kids Halloween costumes & more.

MULTIFAMILY SALE: 1520 S. Wabash Street.

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 8am-5pm.

Clothes (adult & kids), furniture, stove, table. PS 2, PS 3 & XBox 360 games.

Lots of nice miscellaneous.

LOCHNER MULTIFAMILY garage sale, Sat., Aug. 8, 8am-2pm. Britain/Graco car seats, Radio Flyer wagon, lots of baby & toddler items/clothing, girls clothing, 42” lawn aerator, metal fire pit, misc. 10606 N. Ogden Road.

THURSDAY 8/6, 3-7pm, FRIDAY 8/7, 8am-4pm.

305 E. 4th St., N. Manchester. Baby equipment (play yard, swings, walker, bouncy chair etc); small chicken coop, camping cots and mattresses, homeschool supplies, books, ladies clothes L2XL, decor, lots of misc.

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YARD SALE: Thursday, 8/6 & Friday, 8/7, 9am5pm; Saturday, 8/8, 9am12pm. 409 E. 3rd Street (corner of 3rd & Wayne Streets), North Manchester. Stroller, baby items, bouncer, glassware, a few clothes, picture frames, men jackets, baskets, misc.

FOR SALE: Original ice cream table & chairs from The Sweet Shop, ice cream dishes & spoons, complete. $450. 260-3301940, ask for Danny.

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Help Wanted Someone dependable to work general labor .

Mowing, Landscaping, Trimming.

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DENVER COMMUNITY Garage Sales: Saturday, August 8, 8am-3pm. List of sales located at The Hoosier Hotspot in Denver.

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By Laura Kurella With New research published this year in the European Journal of Nutrition, reporting that daily consumption of the equivalent of one cup of fresh blueberries, given as 24 g of freeze dried powder, showed positive changes in cognitive function over a placebo, it has me thrilled to learn that blueberries have big powers packed into their little berries!

The research titled, “Dietary blueberry improves cognition among older adults in a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial,” was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.

Conducted over a 90-day period, 13 healthy men and 24 healthy women between the ages of 60 and 75 were randomly assigned to receive either freeze-dried Highbush blueberry powder daily (the equivalent to one cup of fresh blueberries) or a placebo powder.

The subjects were tested for balance, gait, and cognition at baseline and again at 45 and 90 days, respectively.

The results concluded that the blueberry-supplemented group showed significantly fewer repetition errors compared to those in the placebo group when given the California Verbal Learning Test (CLVT), which is a neuro psychological test used to assess verbal memory abilities.

The blueberry group also had fewer errors on trials when they switched to a new task as part of a task-switching test, when compared to the placebo group.

Task switching is an important compo-

LAURA KURELLA nent of executive function, a collection of brain processes that are responsible for guiding thought and behavior.

There was no improvement in mobility, however, in either the blueberry or the placebo group being studied.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is projected to grow rapidly, reaching 88.5 million by 2050, making it more important than ever to assess cognitive health in older adults and uncover interventions that may promote healthy aging, especially diet and exercise.

“While more evidence is needed, results of this study add to the body of research on blueberry-supplemented diets and positive outcomes in cell and animal research on agerelated cognitive decline,” said Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Ph.D., a USDA Staff Scientist in the Laboratory of Neuroscience and Aging, USDA-ARS, Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University and one of the study’s lead investigators. “The addition of an easily attainable amount of blueberries to the diet may be an overall positive diet and lifestyle strategy for older

Go Blue! adults.”

Here now are some beautiful summer ideas to help you go BLUE this summer, too – ENJOY! B l u e b e r r y, Prosciutto & Goat Cheese Flatbread Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme 1/2 pound whole wheat pizza dough 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 4 thin slices Prosciutto di Parma 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1 tbsp honey Preheat oven to 425˚F. Place rack in lowest position. In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, garlic, and thyme; set aside.

On lightly floured work surface, roll out dough into 6x 10-inch oval, about 1/4-inch thick. Brush with olive oil mixture.

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. While crust is baking, lightly mash blueberries using back of a wooden spoon in small bowl; spread over crust. Top with prosciutto and goat cheese. Drizzle with honey. Bake for an additional 10 minutes to crisp prosciutto and melt cheese.

Blueberry and Goat Cheese Salad Servings: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes 4 cups mixed salad greens 3 to 4 ounces goat cheese or other soft cheese 1 cup fresh blueberries 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts* 1/4 cup prepared Italian or balsamic dressing Arrange greens on four salad plates, dividing evenly. Slice or shape goat cheese

to form four rounds.

Arrange in center of each plate. Sprinkle blueberries and pecans on greens.

Drizzle dressing over salad * To crisp nuts and bring out their full flavor, toast them in a 300º F oven for about 5 minutes B l u e b e r r y Balsamic Dressing Prep time: Yield: 9 servings 1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 9 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoons honey pinch of natural fine sea salt 6 tablespoons quality olive oil Place all ingredients - except olive oil in a small sauce pan, over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Lightly press down on blueberries to break them open. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes then remove fresh thyme and whisk in olive oil, or blend until smooth to reach a smoother consistency. Drizzle dressing over salad within 15 minutes of

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serving.

Who would have thought that something this sweet, delectable and delicious could also be deemed good for our brains and so much more!

Recipes and photos courtesy of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.