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Reliving a nightmare

Mother of slain children discusses the day her world collapsed Editor’s Note: This is the second of a three-part series based on interviews with Shane and Brittany Ingle, parents of Alivia Stahl and Xzavier and Mason Ingle. The three Fulton County children were struck and killed in October 2018 while crossing the road to board their school bus. The first part appeared in the July 31 issue of The Paper of Wabash County, and the third part will appear in the Aug. 14 issue. By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com ROCHESTER — October 30, 2018, was far from your normal day in the Ingle household. Shane Ingle was off to work at Matthew Warren Spring in Logansport. His wife, Brittany, was running behind. “That morning was so off,” Brittany says, sitting on the couch in her living room, a blanket on her legs to help ward off a cool breeze created from an overhead ceiling fan. “Normally I’ve got my coffee and we’re ready to walk down (to a tree near the bus stop). I wasn’t all the way dressed yet, but we had time.” However, her daughter Alivia was anxious to get to school and was pestering her mother to let her and her twin brothers, Mason and Xzavier Ingle, walk to the spot where they wait for the school bus. Brittany relented. It was a decision that still haunts her today. For in a short time later, Alivia, 9, and Mason and

Alivia Stahl is all smiles as she hugs her twin brothers Mason and Xzavier Ingle. Photo provided

Second in a series Xzavier, 6, were dead, three of four children struck down by a vehicle as they were crossing State Road 25 to board the Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation bus to take them to Mentone Elementary School. The fourth child, Maverick Lowe, was critically injured in the accident. Brittany and her husband, Shane, agreed to sit down with Hometown

Media representatives to discuss their children, their life since the accident, their work on strengthening the state’s law governing the passing of a school bus, and their work with the newly created MAXSTRONG Foundation.

The decision Brittany wasn’t sure why Alivia was so anxious to get to school that morning. She later learned that Alivia’s teacher was going to allow her to stay inside during recess and make a candy bridge. She would then be able to eat the

Underwood joins reporting staff of The Paper of Wabash County Mandy Underwood has joined The Paper of Wabash County staff as a news reporter. She joined the staff on Monday, Aug. 5, replacing Josh Sigler who is moving to the Mishawaka area. “I know Mandy will be a good fit with the staff,” Editor Joseph Slacian said. “A Wabash County native, she knows about the county, its history and its people.” Underwood will be covering the Wabash City and Metropolitan school districts, as well as the police and fire beats. She also will be writing feature and general interest stories. Underwood is originally from

North Manchester, where she grew up helping out on her family’s Angus cattle farm and participating in theatre, tennis, and 4-H. During high school, Underwood interned at the North Manchester NewsJournal. Underwood attended Ball State University, graduating in 2018 with a degree in English with Professional Writing. During college, she was involved in The Christian Campus House, and was a part of many writing projects that were either published or used for city wide presentations. After graduation, Underwood

took off on a twomonth road trip where she traveled solo around t h e United MANDY States, UNDERWOOD taking in the sites of many National Parks and new cities. Ultimately, she said, she decided that Wabash County was home, and now resides in Wabash. Underwood enjoys crafting, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.

candy. “To a kid that’s a big deal,” Brittany said. “She was begging me to go. I gave into her.” She allowed Alivia and the twins to leave the house and stand near the tree, about 20 feet away from the bus stop on State Road 25, with a neighbor woman and her daughter. Brittany told Alivia to let the neighbor – who was already standing there waiting with her children — know she (continued on page 7)

Wabash teenager invited to World Martial Arts Games By David Brinson news@thepaperofwabash.com Trystin Music and his family are hosting a golf scramble to help raise money, so he can compete in the 2019 World Martial Arts Games in London, England. The golf scramble will take place at Honeywell Golf Course, Saturday, August 31, with 4-person teams at a $60 entry fee per person (with lunch included). They are also seeking sponsors, displaying logos at the course for $75. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for Trystin to go to

London and represent America,” Valerie Music, his mother, said. “He has trained really hard, every day, just to get there. To have the support of our town would be great.” Trystin, 15, is an upcoming sophomore at Wabash High School. He is quiet and polite. He constantly blushes as his parents and sensei (his martial arts instructor) compliment him. On the street, he’d just look like any other teenager. Few people know about his passion, and most are surprised when they hear he is on the USA martial arts team. Music (continued on page 10)


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Lieutenant governor takes tour of City of Wabash By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch toured the City of Wabash on Wednesday, July 31. Crouch, who spoke earlier in the day to the Warsaw Rotary Club breakfast, stopped in Wabash while en route to Noblesville for a tour

of that city. She was greeted outside by Mayor Scott Long, who gave her a quick tour of City Hall, introducing her to various people around the building. “I’m visiting one of the greatest cities in the State of Indiana and certainly a leader when it comes to community revitalization,” she said during

a brief interview inside City Hall. “It’s an Indiana Main Street organization; a Stellar Community which recognizes the ability to come together and collaborate and partner to be able to really take their community to the next level. “It was just exciting for me to be able to come and be able to

witness and see all the investment that has been made here in Wabash as a result of the Stellar Community, but also by the private sector here in Wabash. I’m ready to go and see what they have done to revitalize their community and take it to the next level. Crouch and Long took a driving tour

Mayor Scott Long and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch chat outside of City Hall on Wednesday morning. The mayor and the lieutenant governor and her staff toured the city, looking at the various projects made available through the Stellar Community Grant project. Photo by Joseph Slacian around the city, looking at several of the projects made possible after the city was named a Stellar Community in 2014. Some of the projects seen were the Rock City Lofts, the façade rehabilitation program downtown, work at the Eagles Theater and work along the 13-15 corridor. The lieutenant governor praised the Stellar program. “We think it’s extremely important,” she said. “There aren’t a lot of Stellar communities in Indiana. To be a Stellar community is a very competitive process. You have to demonstrate the ability to come together as a community, stake-

holders, and be able to lay out a vision for your community. But then you have to have a plan as to how you’re going to achieve that vision. “As I said, there’s not too many communities that are designated.” In the program’s first six years, two communities were selected as a Stellar Community. This year, only one is being selected. “It’s a very select group of communities that are actually designated Stellar in the State of Indiana, and Wabash is one of those very special communities. It really empowers our communities to be able to come together and take their communi-

ties to the next level.” Long was pleased to be able to give a tour to the lieutenant governor. “I think any time I have an opportunity to get the higher elected state officials in the community, it is a benefit,” he said. “For Lt. Governor Crouch to come and see for herself the things we are doing, not just seeing photos, it lets her know that we are moving forward and might be the difference between getting future awards and grants from the state agencies under her umbrella. This holds true for the governor, who I am trying to get up here to visit also.”


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Participants visit one of the many tables set up during the Back to School Bash on Saturday morning at the Wabash High School gymnasium. Photo by Joseph Slacian

250 students attend Back to School Bash By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

First Friday was busy night:

Downtown Wabash was hopping Friday night, Aug. 2, with First Friday activities for August. Visitors (top photo) got their first look at refurbishing work being done at the Bedford Building on South Wabash Street. Meanwhile, a crowd gathered on South Miami Street to watch local wrestlers compete. Photos by Joseph Slacian

About 250 youngsters received backpacks and other needed back-to-school supplies on Saturday morning during the Back to School Bash at the Wabash High School gym. Sponsored by the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in conjunction with more than 20 other local programs and organizations, the youngsters received free backpacks filled with supplies based on grade level. They also were able to receive free clothes and free haircuts if needed or wanted. The Wabash County Health Department was on hand to provide back to school vaccines for those who needed them. In addition, a variety of other community programs and organizations were represented to provide students

and parents with a variety of other information on services available to them throughout the school year. “Everybody is really happy with the way it’s gone, so I’m happy.,” Dee Joy, director of the Wabash County CASA program, told The Paper of Wabash County. “We’ve had some suggestions for next year, of course, but overall it’s been great.” Most of the free clothes were gone by late morning. Those families who didn’t receive clothing received vouchers to get free clothing at the

Lighthouse Mission. In addition, The Access Youth Center officials planned to pass out more backpacks on Monday evening for those who were not able to make it to the Back to School Bash. Agency officials reported all but about 20 backpacks were distributed from their supply on Saturday. They set aside about 100 more backpacks to be distributed Monday. The public appreci-

ated the event, Joy believes. “The comments I’ve heard have been pretty positive,” she said. “They thanked us for doing all this. They loved having this in one spot to do everything. They appreciated all the information available, having haircuts and stuff right on site. There’s a lot of positivity. “Hopefully we can do this again next year and make it grow.”

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Kiwanis fundraiser brings in $1,600 for Riley hospital The Wabash Kiwanis Club’s Bucket Brigade fundraiser for Riley Children’s Hospital on Saturday raised the most money in the event’s history in 13 years. The 23rd annual event for the Indianapolis hospital took place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Walmart of Wabash, Kroger of Wabash and Wabash Hardware & Rental. Members of the local Kiwanis Club stood outside of the three area storefronts with buckets in hand for customers to drop change or cash donations into them. Including donations dropped into buckets on Saturday, contributions from club members and additional money mailed to the club from the community, an even $1,600 was raised for Bucket Brigade this year. That’s the most money raised by Wabash Kiwanis since 2006, when it raised $2,162.61 for Riley. One-hundred percent of the donations collected will go directly to Riley Children’s Hospital. The funds raised for Riley from the Wabash Kiwanis Club since 1997 now stands at $39,974.73.

“The Wabash Kiwanis Club is very appreciative of the community for donating to Riley Children’s Hospital,” Mike Keaffaber, chair of the Wabash Kiwanis Riley Bucket Brigade campaign, said. “We also appreciate the businesses who allowed us to collect the funds in their storefronts.” Organizers would also like to thank Midwest Eye Consultants for sponsoring the Club’s Bucket Brigade T-shirts this year, along with the Northfield Key Club for volunteering to help. For more than 90 years, there’s been a deep relationship between the Kiwanis Indiana District and Riley Children’s Hospital, dating back to before the hospital’s doors were even open to Hoosier children. The state district has pledged to raise $1 million to support Riley’s neurodevelopmental and behaviors centers initiative, which focuses on providing local community-based screening, diagnosing and treatment for young children with autism and related disorders.

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A Wabash City Council member would like the city to begin cracking down on those who place large objects for disposal on tree lawns during unauthorized times. “It seems like

there’s more and more houses putting furniture, trash and junk on their lawns,” Council member Mitch Figert said during the July 22 City Council meeting. “I know Kipp (Cantrell, Code Enforcement Officer) and Jim (Straws, Building Commissioner) have been good about sending letters and ticketing. “We talk a lot about how to improve the city. We’re making our streets clean, we’re putting new parks in. To me it’s a huge issue, and I

would love to see the city be more aggressive whether it’s through new ordinances, new policies.” Property values and quality of life in the city is directly related to such eyesores, Figert contended. “And it frustrates me because a lot of these are rental properties, people who are making an income off our residents but at the same time not caring for their properties,” he said. Mayor Scott Long said the matter is being discussed in the Northeast Indiana

B u i l d i n g Commissioners Council. “Jim is exploring what some other cities have in place to deal with it,” Long said. “There is a statutory process to follow. We’ll go through the steps and have to bring them into court. We’ll deal with it.” The mayor suggested that possibly the city’s Street Department could clean up such sites, with a bill for cleanup and disposal being sent to the property owner.


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Richvalley UMC members impacting the world one tenderloin at a time Editor’s Note: The following story and photos appeared in the United Methodist Churches on Indiana publication. It is being reprinted here with their permission. By Leintz Belony United Methodist Churches of Indiana Local fairs are known for impacting their local communities, but how about the world beyond? For over 20 years, Richvalley UMC, located near Wabash, Indiana, has used the proceeds from its tenderloin booth at the Wabash County Fair to help strengthen missions that impact communities around the world. The tenderloin trailer had humble beginnings. “We started in a tiny little trail-

er,” said Vickie Thrush, Richvalley UMC member, and tenderloin volunteer, “There was hardly room for all of us to stand in there, and we had to bread the tenderloins somewhere else.” Through consistent upgrades over the years, the church is now able to serve tenderloins from a larger trailer, in which thousands of pounds of pork tenderloins are hand-breaded, deepfried, and prepared for sale each year. Customers have the option of purchasing fries and a drink and enjoying their meal in a shaded picnic area next to the trailer. Proceeds from tenderloin booth sales have gone to support United Methodist institutions such as Africa University, Red

Bird Mission H e n d e r s o n Settlement, Midwest Mission Distribution Center, Helping Hands, FISH Food Pantry, and many other missions and organizations across the U.S. and around the world (see list below). Richvalley UMC even supports a missionary couple currently serving in Africa. Randy Thrush claimed, “I think this week we’re going to gross around $35,000. We have a lot of expenses in that. But it’s likely $10-15,000 will go to missions.” The church raises the bulk of its earnings during the week of the annual county fair. At the end of the year, the mission evangelism committee allocates the funds to different missions

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and needs that have been shared with a member of the church or directly with the committee. Patty Cooper said, “We keep 20 percent to keep up the facilities, then we divide up the remaining 80 percent and give it away.” She continued, “To be able to give that kind of money, we could never do that out of our own pockets. It’s a huge ministry opportunity for us.” As customers approach the cash register, they were greeted by Kathy Baker who has been a member of the church for over 30 years and serves on the mission evangelism committee. Kathy shared that the church has a strong mission focus, and they feel called to give

as needs arise from within the community. They recently made donations to the family of a young boy and an older church member who were battling cancer to help cover their expenses. “It’s such a blessing to be able to do that,” she said with a smile. “We had a guy come up the other day and said, ‘Is there any way you can feed me? I have no money.’ Our pastor happened to be around and he replied, ‘Absolutely, we’re Christians, that’s what Christians do.’ And since then we’ve continued to lift him in prayer,” said Nancy Eviston. Due to a decreasing number of church members and volunteers to work the booth, the church has recently begun part-

Missions/Ministries supported by Richvalley UMC: FISH Food Pantry Our Father’s Library Lighthouse Mission Helping Hands The Vances – missionaries serving Africa Midwest Mission Distribution Center Disaster Relief Redbird Mission – Henderson Settlement New Beginnings Gospel Link Africa University Gift Card Mission Outreach And many others nering with Lagro United Methodist Church to help fill some of the empty time slots. As she served customers their drinks, Nancy stated, “This takes a lot of manpower. As our church gets older, we don’t get a lot of new members, so it has become a struggle.” “They [Lagro UMC] have more younger people and that’s what’s saved it because we don’t want to close. We love it,” she added. Kathy said, “Members from their church come and work, and we pay

their church. We give them the money, and they’re able to do what they want with it. It’s not a huge amount, but it’s a ministry to them.” Recently, the church began a new form of missional giving to help meet the needs of people throughout the community. Members of the church were given $50 grocery gift cards and were encouraged to give them away when they come across people who are having trouble feeding themselves or their families. “We offer them to (continued on page 11)


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Reliving a nightmare would be out in a few minutes and the two adults would talk about trick or treating plans, as Brittany was going to take the friend’s daughter with them when they went trick or treating on Halloween night. Before the children left, Mason showed his mother two dog tags, each with a different cross on them, that the boys had received the weekend before during a Halloween event at a local church. “Mason was standing right here,” Brittany says, pointing to a spot just inches away from

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where she was sitting, “and he asked, ‘Which one do you like better, Mommy?’ I was sitting here, half awake, and said, ‘This one, because of the cross. He said, ‘OK,” and put the other one down and took his dog tag.” As the children left, Brittany instructed Selena, her eldest daughter, to watch from her parents’ bedroom window to make sure the children arrived safely at the tree. Selena was staying home from school that day as she had a doctor’s appointment. A few minutes

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A memorial to the children stands near the entrance to the family’s mobile home park entrance. Photo by Don Hurd later, at 7:12 a.m., the family’s world turned upside down.

The accident The bus normally arrived about 7:15 a.m., but was a few minutes early that day. Eating a bowl of cereal and watching from the window, Selena saw the youngsters walk toward the bus stop. A few seconds later, she heard a crash and screaming, and she, in turn, began screaming. “I ran,” Brittany says, “I had no socks or shoes, but I was running. I seen the line of cars. I seen the bus; all the lights were activated. I was screaming ‘What happened?’ I heard someone say call 9-1-1. I assumed the bus maybe got rear-ended like it had before. I didn’t expect to turn the corner and walk into that.” Brittany saw a neighbor, cuddling Mason in his arms, screaming “Who the (expletive) did this?” It was then, she says, she froze. “I feel like I went into shock,” she says, now sitting alone on the couch. Shane, not wanting to relive the event through the conversation, left the room and went into the couple’s bedroom and closed the door. He later went outside

to stand on the porch. “I just couldn’t believe what I was walking into,” Brittany continues. “My son, Xzavier, literally looked like he was laying down to take a nap.” Xzavier was lying on the road, head pointed in one direction. Mason was placed next to him, his head at Xzavier’s feet. Brittany ran to the twins and began checking for pulses, but couldn’t find any. “When you walk into that …” her voice goes into almost a whisper. “I had forgotten all about Alivia.” Brittany remembers seeing other children standing at the scene. “They said, ‘There’s two more over here.’ Then,” she says, snapping her fingers, “I was like, ‘Where’s Alivia? Alivia would never have left the boys. Where’s Alivia?’” Alivia, according to Brittany, was thrown 87 feet from the crash site. She and Maverick, who was thrown a little further, were lying in a ditch on the side of the highway. Brittany ran to Alivia and immediately began feeling (continued on page 8)


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Reliving a nightmare for a pulse. She said she felt a faint pulse, and asked a neighbor to stay with Alivia while she went back to where the boys were. “How do you get yourself everywhere?” she asks, rhetorically. “I couldn’t just scoop them up. I felt so helpless because I didn’t want to scoop them up because I didn’t want to hurt their necks in case they were OK. You just have to hope.” Before she could get back to the twins, their bodies were being covered with sheets. “I remember going over there and yanking the sheets off them and screaming for them to at least try,” Brittany says. ‘I remember shouting at them, ‘Where’s the paddles to shock them?’” Within minutes, the friend who was with Alivia was making her way toward Brittany, screaming. “I look over and they’re covering my daughter up,” Brittany continues, the room quiet except for the whir of the overhead fan. “I ran over there and ripped the sheet off. At this

...continued from Page 7 The couple praised the children’s teachers, Sara Dye and Karissa Cody. “Our children’s school teachers came to the funeral,” Brittany says, noting that others associated with the school district failed to reach out to them. “They helped hang up artwork for the funeral. They just went above and beyond. “We didn’t have the strength to go and clean out their lock-

ers and stuff. One of the teachers packed things up nicely in an office box. They didn’t just stick everything in a Walmart bag. I absolutely admire the two teachers from Mentone Elementary.” The couple also praised Jeri Good, Fulton County coroner and a funeral director at Good Family Funeral Home. (continued on page 9)

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Bing M. Fowler, DDS Family Dental School pictures of Mason, Alivia and Xzavier adorn the living room wall, with poems based on the letters of their names hang beneath them. Photo by Don Hurd point they just wanted to contain me. It was horrible. It was like super horrible.” Shane returns from the porch and sits next to his wife on the couch. He said he learned of the accident from Selena, who called him, and was hurriedly making his

way back to Rochester from Logansport. He was the one who later identified the children’s bodies at the scene.

The funeral The children were laid to rest in a private service. A public calling took place 10 days after the acci-

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buried together in a large casket, Brittany says, “they’re resting together forever.”

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Reliving a nightmare “She has been the greatest champion for our family,” Brittany says of Good. “As a parent, when you’re going through something that tragic, she is not only the best coroner, but the best funeral director to have. She is going to be thorough. She talked to us about everything. She let me come see my kids after the autopsy. … She let me have that closure. She didn’t have to, but she did.” Good planned the funeral, trying to make the situation as easy on the family as possible. “She did such a good job in planning the service,” Brittany says. “She picked everything, from the balloons to the flowers on the casket. She took everything we told her for the obituary and got to know our kids through that. She just made it really come to life and went above and beyond.”

The aftermath Brittany Ingle, from some in the court of public opinion, was blamed for the tragedy that befell her children. “I got blamed a lot because I wasn’t down there,” she says, a look of pain and disgust on her face. “But there was another parent out there. To be honest with you, where I would have stood, I don’t know if I would

have seen (the vehicle coming) because there’s a trailer in the way.” Because of the blame she received, she deactivated her social media accounts. “I don’t do well with social media,” Brittany says. “I needed to take a break. I’m not strong enough to ignore it, and I always have to have the last word.” Just as the family is thrilled with the assistance they received from the children’s teachers, they are equally disappointed with the reaction from the school corporation as a whole. The accident, they believe, could have been easily prevented, but the corporation took no action following an accident several years ago at the same location. “The fact is that there were incidents before this that were reported,” Brittany says. “Three years ago someone slammed into the back of a bus. I called the superintendent and they would not move the bus (stop into the trailer court).” However, a similar sized bus has been coming into the trailer court for two years to pick up a special needs child, the family notes. “I got into it with the superintendent,” Brittany continues. “How is that fair?

How can you pull a bus in for one child, but you have all these other kids? “Fast forward to this. The next day they decide to pull in the bus like it was nothing. What a slap in the face.” The parents also say they received no condolences from anyone in the district, except for the children’s teachers. “It would have meant the world to have the superintendent just say, ‘I’m sorry for your loss,” Brittany says. District officials, the parents believe, were fearful anything they might do could have been used in any future lawsuits against them. The family did sue the district and, at the advice of their attorney, would only say that the matter has been settled out of court. “Our disappointment,” Shane says, “we had to separate it and not take it out on the teachers that were really supportive.” Charges were filed against the driver of the vehicle, Alyssa Shepherd. She was charged with three counts of reckless homicide, Level 5 felonies, one count of passing a school bus causing injury when the arm is extended, a Class A misdemeanor, and criminal recklessness resulting in serious bodily injury, a Level 6

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Memories of the children The family has tried to keep the memory of their children alive in a variety of ways. The children’s pictures adorn many walls and other spaces, such as the refrigerator in the kitchen. The school pictures – received by the family after the accident – hang over a love seat in the living room, framed poems in which each line starts with a letter of their name, hang below the portraits. Below the portraits the word MAXSTRONG – the name of the foundation the family has started in honor of the three – is stenciled on the wall. The boys bedroom has been turned into a memorial, where Brittany says she goes from time to time to sit by candlelight, snuggling the children’s pillows and breathing in their scents that remain on the fabric. One of the boys’ pillows even

has his fingerprint on it from where he touched it after eating chocolate. In front of the trailer court is a memorial dedicated to the children, placed there by Brittany. Three small angels with the children’s names on them stand in the mulch placed in the spot, dubbed MAXSTRONG MEMORY LANE. Stuffed

animals, flowers, three crosses and other odds and ends the children enjoyed also are there. Brittany also has a special piece that she will likely cherish for the rest of her life – the dog tag that Mason wore the day of the accident. “That dog tag means the world to me,” she said. “I

never realized when I picked it out that it had scripture on back of it. I never noticed it when I picked it out.” Inscribed on the back is Psalm 119, verse 105, which reads: “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”

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World Games seems to enjoy being underestimated. “I know what I’m capable of,” he said. “It’s about knowing, even if no one else knows.” He began practicing karate in kindergarten, due his family had a strict “one activity” policy. He wasn’t interested in any of the usual sports but found himself fascinated by action movies and their choreographed fight scenes. “I guess what piqued it was a lot of

movies that I watched, I thought Bruce Lee was really cool,” Trystin said. “I remember telling Dad pretty close to the beginning that I wanted to be a black belt, because I was a kid and didn’t know how hard that would be. I just wanted to be the best.” Once Trystin started training, his whole family slowly fell in love with it as well. Trystin’s mother is a brown belt with aspirations to be their sensei’s first female black belt. His father

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...continued from Page 1 is a second-degree black belt. “What kept me in it was Mom, Dad, and sensei. There have been a few times I’ve wanted to quit. I was like ‘Man, this sucks. I suck. I’m not going anywhere.’ But you got to persevere through that,” he said. The family has gotten their share of strange looks for the visible bruises on their arms and their tendency to start playfighting in supermarket aisles. “We’ll practice in

the kitchen, sometimes we’ll do that out in public, like out in Walmart and stuff. People start grabbing their phone all worried,” Trystin said, laughing. “We’ve done it in line just ordering food,” his father said. “Sometimes it gets a little carried away.” Their sensei, Michael Castro, has trained the family since they were just beginner white belts 11 years ago. It didn’t take long for Castro to notice Music and his work ethic.

Trystin Music and his father, Thomas, practice for the upcoming World Martial Arts Games. Photo by David Brinson “I saw something in him from the very beginning,” Castro said. “I knew he was going to be a black belt at some point. Trystin is much older acting than his age. My sensei would have never have allowed a junior black belt to teach his students. I do not have a problem with Trystin teaching my students, because I know he will teach them correctly.” Their particular style of fighting is called “Shuri Ryu,” which is an aggressive, offensive brand of karate. Music has black belt class twice a week plus the two

nights he teaches, along with the monthly regional team practices. They train in the Millner Printing Building, although those commuting through Wabash will sometimes see them training outside in the old donut shop parking lot next door, fully dressed in their white uniforms. The money raised at the golf scramble will go toward all the flights, hotels and gis (uniforms) needed to attend. Castro described The World Martial Arts Games as “the closest you can be to being in the Olympics, without

actually being in the Olympics.” It’s a world event and will feature almost every style of martial arts, unlike in the Olympics where only a few select styles are chosen. When he gets to London, Trystin most looks forward to meeting new people and exploring the city. “I like going and observing the other styles, I like talking to people of different ethnicities,” he said. “If I have free time, I’d probably just start walking around. It would be the coolest thing ever.”


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anyone in the church,” stated Kathy. “If you want, take one, two, or five. It’s not just for our mission group.” “If you feel led by the Spirit or know of someone who needs something, tell them ‘bless you and here’s a $50 gift card,’” added Vickie. The strength of Richvalley UMC’s giving ministry goes far beyond selling sandwiches at the country fair; it’s in the many ways they continue to respond to the needs of the people in their midst and strangers around the world,

north stage at 7:30 p.m. followed by open karaoke, George Mize will be the MC. That is also the night of the cruise-in car/truck show. At the pull field, the antique tractor pull will be at 6 p.m. Saturday the Parade will be at 2 p.m. Returning is the Culver Mounted Color Guard. After the parade, there will be a magic show for the children and since we found out very late that our amusement rides were not coming

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LIONS CLUB will meet on Aug. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the Little Cathedral on South Chippewa Street. A light meal will be served before meeting. The Lions Club District Governor will be a guest at the meeting to induct six new people into the club. THERE ARE ONLY TWO DATES LEFT for Roann Farmer’s Market, Aug. 9 and Aug. 23. It will be open from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. In case the weather is bad, it will be in the Roann Community Building. AS SCHOOL WILL BE STARTING, watch out for those big, yellow buses that will be carrying precious cargo. ROANN TOWN BOARD Monthly meeting will be Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. in the

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Retired from Peabody Retirement Community May 19, 1927 – July 12, 2019 Lois J. Vollmar Dickinson, 92, North Manchester, died July 12, 2019. She was born May 19, 1927. Memorial services 2 p.m. Aug. 10, at Peabody Chapel, North Manchester. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service.

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Marcella Wilson, 95

Worked at Honeywell

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Jan 8, 1924 – Aug. 3, 2019

Kathleen Sue (Barrus) Lewis went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at the age of 77. Kathleen, more commonly known as Sue to her dear friends, and Susie by her immediate family, was born in Wabash, Ito James and Pauline (Grimm) Barrus on Sept. 12, 1941. She was the oldest of three daughters born to the Barrus brood followed by younger sisters Carol and Debra. Sue grew up in Wabash and graduated from Wabash High School in 1959. She married Robert J. Lewis in 1964 and had two sons, Michael J. Lewis born in 1965 and Matthew J. Lewis born in 1975. Her first job after high school was with General Tire. She later worked for several years as a secretary for Honeywell prior to moving to South Florida in 1972. While living in Florida, Sue worked for S&C Supply prior to getting a job with the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department. Sue thoroughly enjoyed her tenure with the police department and was the secretary for the chief of police prior to her retirement in 2005. After she retired Sue enjoyed several hobbies including spending time with her many friends (especially the ladies from her church small group - Daughters of the King), going to church, eating out, shopping, traveling, movies, reading, board games, and “collecting” music boxes and dolls. Sue’s greatest joy in life was her family. She loved family gatherings; whether it was spending time with her mother and step-father, attending family reunions, or special celebrations with family on a smaller scale. Sue especially loved her three grandchildren Hayley M. Lewis, Samuel S. Lewis, and Reilly M. Lewis. No matter what the family function, Sue was always there to enjoy all the time she could with those she cherished most. Sue was a very loving mother, a caring friend, a kind soul, and a generous person. Sue was always dependable and would drop what she was doing to help out both family and friends alike no matter what the hour or sacrifice to herself. Although she suffered from several debilitating medical conditions, she never openly complained or failed to be in a cheerful spirit. She was deeply committed to the Lord and firm in her faith, salvation, and final home (heaven). Sue was proceeded in death by her parents James Barrus and Pauline (Barrus) Stone, her step- father Frank Stone, her younger sister Carol Barrus, and her ex-husband Robert Lewis. Sue is survived by her sons Michael J. Lewis (Marny) and Matthew J. Lewis; grandchildren Hayley M., Samuel “Sammy” S., and Reilly M.; as well as her older halfbrother Edward Barrus (Karolyn), and sister Debra “Debi” Spivey (Don), and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Although her presence here on earth will be greatly missed, we have the assurance the we will see her again one day, as Sue knew and trusted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior. A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the Fred Hunter Funeral Home located at 2401 S. University Drive, Davie, Fla. 33324. Calling hours will be from noon until 2 p.m. with words from our pastor beginning at 2 p.m.

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Wilma Huber, 96 Enjoyed golfing June 4, 1923 – July 20, 2019 Wilma Joanne Huber, 96, Wabash, died at 2 p.m., July 20, 2019. She was born June 4, 1923. Memorial services 11 a.m., Aug. 8, GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Inurnment in Washington Park North Cemetery, Indianapolis.

James Hensley, 72 Vietnam War veteran March 19, 1947 – July 30, 2019 James “Jim” Claude Hensley, 72, North Manchester, died July 30, 2019. He was born March 19, 1947. Visitation was Aug. 1, at Sweetwater Assembly of God, North Manchester. Services were Aug. 2 at the church.

Marcella Jean (Haupert) Wilson, 95, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at 4:20 p.m., at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. She was born Jan. 8, 1924, in Wabash, to Ora and Faye (Hubbard) Haupert. Marcella and her future husband, DeVon, were baptized on the same day, April 16, 1935. She graduated from Urbana High School in 1942 and Manchester College in 1946 with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. She taught Home Ec., P.E. and English in the Metro School District for 19 years, first at Roann High School and then Southwood High School. She married her childhood sweetheart, DeVon Wilson, on June 12, 1945, and in 2019, they celebrated their 74th anniversary. Marcella is survived by her husband, DeVon; two children, Dr. Rebecca Wilson of Mishawaka, and Brent (Eleanore) Wilson of McCordsville, and son-in-law Ralph Frank of Wabash. She loved her six grandchildren: Peter Frank of Wilmington, N.C., Jason (Karen) Frank of Sevierville, Tenn., Dr. Chad (Molly) Wilson of Noblesville, Kara (Dan) Shipman of Carmel, Abbi (Steve) Yap of Fairfield, Conn., and Amanda Wilson of Lexington, Ky., and her seven great-grandchildren: Maya Wilson, Isabel Shipman, Mason Shipman, Calvin Frank, Levi Frank, Logan Yap and Devon Yap. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Cheri. Marcella was an excellent mother, pianist, organist, cook and seamstress. She was a faithful and life-long member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash, where she played the piano and organ for many years. Marcella’s faith was very important to her and she tried to live a life that honored Christ. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood for 63 years. She traveled to the Bahamas, Caymans, Mexico, Jamaica, South Korea, Hong Kong and the Philippines. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Ken Goble officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bachelor Creek Church of Christ or the Red Cross. The memorial guestbook for Marcella can be signed on-line at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Duane Siders, 71 U.S. Navy veteran Nov. 18, 1947 – Aug. 3, 2019

Duane L. Siders, 71, of Lagro, died at 11:26 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash, due to complications from a stroke. He was born Nov. 18, 1947, in Wabash, to Don and Mary (Brinson) Siders. Duane was a 1966 graduate of Northfield High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Mediterranean and Vietnam, aboard the USS Meredith 890 as a 2nd class radioman. Duane married Carole Coldren in Richvalley, on Jan. 18, 1972. He worked several years at CMI in Wabash as head of the CMM department, he then retired from Symmetry Medical in Warsaw in 2014 as the programming and training head for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Duane was a member of the American Dairy Goat Association for 27 years. He enjoyed scroll sawing art work, flying airplanes on his computer, and the outdoors. Duane loved his grandchildren, and took several of them on a trip to Texas. He is survived by his wife, Carole Siders of Lagro; two children, Judie (Todd) Branham of Andrews, and Penne (Jeff) Geisleman of Huntington; four grandchildren, Lacy Good of Fort Wayne, Sarah Good of Huntington, Shane Branham and Tyler Branham, both of Andrews; two step-grandchildren, Michelle Delagrange of Shirley, and Aaron Geisleman of Huntington; three step-great-grandchildren, Ashley Delagrange, Brandon Delagrange, and Kameron Delagrange; three brothers, Phillip (Peggy) Siders of Lagro, Ed (Kathe) Siders of Spring, Texas, and Mark (Camille) Siders of Ashland, Ore., a sister, Janet (David) Jones of Taylor, Texas, and brother-inlaw, Samuel Coldren of Richvalley. He was preceded in death by his parents, and step-grandson, Tyler Geisleman. Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with the Rev. Melissa Rice officiating. Burial will be in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion. Friends may call 4-8 pm., Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is Lagro Volunteer Fire Department. The memorial guest book for Duane may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.


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Barbara Preston, 83 Was a homemaker Dec. 3, 1935 – Aug. 4, 2019

Barbara Jean Preston, 83, of rural Wabash, died at 4:58 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at her home. She was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Paintsville, Ky., to Ed and Christine (Bailey) Hampton. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Meade Memorial High School. She married Lyman Joe Preston in Paintsville on Dec. 25, 1954. She was a homemaker and a member of Grace Fellowship Church in Wabash. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her family and her church family were most important in her life. She is survived by her husband, Lyman Joe Preston of Wabash; two daughters, Diana (David) Tucker of Freeport, Fla., and Kimberly (Steve) Edris of Huntington; and two grandchildren, Trevor (Emily) Edris of Atlanta, Ga., and Hannah Edris of West Palm Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastors Lou Hunt and Terry Martin officiating. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace Fellowship Church Building Fund. The memorial guest book for Barbara may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Martha Robinson, 92 Treaty Church of Christ member Jan. 31, 1927 – July 29, 2019

Martha L. Robinson, 92, of Wabash, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on Jan. 31, 1927, in Wells County, to the late Homer E. and Nola (Hoover) Harvey. Martha married Charles H. Robinson on Aug. 17, 1946; he passed away on June 21, 2005. Martha worked as a homemaker. She was a member of Treaty Church of Christ and a former member of the Liberty Township Homemakers Club. Martha is survived by two sons, Larry C. (Pat) Robinson, of Somerset and Jared L. (Amy) Robinson, of Roann; two daughters, Kathy (Larry) Steele, of LaFontaine, and Sandy Stengel, of Auburn; 19 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Grant; great-granddaughter, Karsyn Bratch; two sisters and two brothers. Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory in Marion. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Mary Lou Tyner Enjoyed music Feb. 12, 1928 – Aug. 3, 2019 Mary Lou Tyner, 81, North Manchester died Aug. 3, 2019. She was born Feb. 12, 1928. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, August 7, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Services will follow.

Wabash Police Department Accidents A semi-tractor and tailer driven by Demond D. Anderson, 32, Youngstown, Ohio, became caught on low hanging communication wires while he was backing out of a parking lot on Manchester Avenue at 5:22 p.m. July 25. The incident caused a Frontier Communications pole to break Damage was estimated at between

Marjorie Metzger, 88 Married 69 years Jan. 5, 1931 – July 30, 2019 Marjorie J. Metzger, 88, North Manchester died July 30, 2019. Visitation was Aug. 3, at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, North Manchester. Services were Aug. 4, 2019 at the church. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Jean Wilson, 99 Was religious education teacher Sept. 17, 1919 – July 30, 3019 Jean Elizabeth Wilson, 99, of of Wabash, went home to be with the Lord at 9:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born Sept. 17, 1919, in Wabash, to Howard and Ruth (Pearson) Daugherty. Jean was a 1937 graduate of Linlawn High School, and attended Manchester College. She married John S. Wilson at the Wabash Presbyterian Church on February 17, 1940; he

died October 25, 2004. Jean worked three years in the office at General Tire, and was also a weekday religious education teacher in the county for 22 years. She was a member of the Richvalley United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 50 years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women, PEO Sisterhood, and the Richvalley Home Extension Club. She enjoyed attending activities at the Dallas Winchester Senior Center, reading, knitting, gardening, fishing in Canada, and spending time in nature around her home. Her greatest joy was talking about the Lord and visiting family and friends. Aunt Jean, as she was remembered by so many, was the ultimate hostess. Her home was often the place friends and family would visit for food and conversation. On holidays, it was not uncommon for her to prepare food for 100 people. She was a friend to all who knew her and loved Jesus with all her heart. She is survived by two sons, John H. Wilson and Dan R. (Melinda) Wilson, both of Wabash; four grandchildren, Michael Wilson of Aurora, Colo., Aimee (Travis) Coleman of Colorado Springs, Colo., Brad (Tracy) Wilson of Fort Wayne, and Mark (Karen) Wilson of Cumming, Ga.; and seven great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Marshal Kent Wilson, daughter in law Jane Wilson, one brother, and one sister. Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at Richvalley United Methodist Church, Richvalley, with David Phillips and Shepherd Bill Talbot officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Visitaiton was 3-7 p.m. Friday, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Preferred memorial is Samaritan’s Purse, and Gospelink. The memorial guest book for Jean may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

$2,501 and $5,000. A vehicle driven by Margaret E. White, 65, Wabash, struck an electrical transformer box off

of Alber Street near Parkview Wabash Hospital at 2:40 p.m. July 26. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 -

$10,000. Vehicles driven by Bradley D. Taylor, 32, Kokomo, and Lucille Webb, 69, Wabash, collided in a parking lot off of Vernon Street at 5:04 p.m. July 26. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. Vehicles driven by Philip C. Dalton, 37, North Manchester, and Lina K. Christie Watkins, 52, Urbana, collided at the intersection of U.S. 24 and Cass Street at 8:27 p.m. July 26. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. Vehicles driven by James E. Lowther, 63, Wabash, and

Emilie J. Wolf, 62, Huntington, collided on the Walmart access road at 10:10 p.m. July 29. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000. A vehicle driven by Dennis Martin, 31, Wabash, struck a parked car on Walnut Street near East Street at 2:22 p.m. July 30. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. Vehicles driven by Matthew R. Cox, 30, Wabash, and Michal Altman, 40, Brookston, collided at the intersection of Ferry and Cass streets. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. Vehicles driven by Lorna L. Dubinin, 53, Roann, and Betty R. Brainard, 76, Liberty Mills, collided in the Walmart parking lot at 6:56 p.m. July 31. Damage was estimated at less than $1,001. Citations July 26 Carrisa M. Copeland, 34, Wabash, was charged with having a dog at large. July 27 Cricket L. Carroll, 32, Wabash, was charged with driving while suspended. Thomas McHaney, 25, Wabash, was charged with driving while suspended, prior. July 28 Four Wabash 15year-old males and a 14-year-old male were charged with curfew violation. July 29 Veronica K. Gidley, 50, Wabash, was charged with driving while suspended. July 30 Bobbie L. Owen, 35, Lagro, was

charged with driving while suspended, prior. July 31 Rory Hines, 53, Wabash, was charged with failure to yield. Hailey M. Dean, 17, Wabash, was charged with failure to yield. Lucinda M. Beatty, 51, Peru, was charged with speeding. Giles Hoagland, 41, Peru, was charged with speeding. Arrests July 26 Isaac Triplett, 63, Wabash, was charged with being a habitual traffic violator and operating while intoxicated. Leroy Eckols, 45, Wabash, was charged with possession of meth and possession of a syringe. Braxton R. Rowley, 21, Wabash, was charged with two counts of child molesting. Kristi S. Butche, 43, Marion, was arrested on a warrant. July 27 Davya S. Trimlett, 33, Lagro, was charged with theft. Abigail Poe, 20, Peru, was charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, identity deception, false and fictitious registration and driving while suspended. July 30 Jennifer L. Randolph, 37, Wabash, was arrested on a warrant to revoke probation. Ariel T. King, 27, Wabash, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of meth and possession of a syringe.

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Aug. 1 Brayden R. Cooper, 18, Wabash, was charged with minor in possession of alcohol. Wabash County S h e r i f f ’ s Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Karnell R. Nelson, 36, Fort Wayne, struck a deer on State Road 114 east of County Road 500 E, at 3:11 a.m. July 26. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. A vehicle driven by Tuk C. Markou, 56, Huntington, struck a deer on U.S. 24, west of County Road 500 E at 5:34 p.m. July 26. Damage was estimated at $2,501 to $5,000. A vehicle driven by Melissa B. Perlich, 50, LaFontaine, struck a deer on Old Sate Road 15, south of County Road 900 S at 6:54 a.m. July 27. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000. A vehicle driven by Adam M. Gillespie, 19, Wabash, struck a deer on State Road 124 west of County Road 700 W at 11:20 p.m. July 27. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. Vehicles driven by Evelyn H. Rider, 86, Wabash, and Evan R. Horruff, 34, Terre Haute, collided at 5:04 p.m. July 29. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000. A vehicle driven by Paulette Czerwin, 66, Wabash, was struck by what deputies believe was a deer at 7:50 a.m. July 30 on County Road 550 W north of County Road 500 S. Damage was estimated at $2,501 and

$5,000. A vehicle driven by Jonathan D. Hierholzer, 27, Peru, struck a deer on County Road 1200 S east of County Road 300 W at 9 p.m. July 30. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $5,000. Citations July 25 Austin L. Robinson, 18, North Manchester, was charged with driving while suspended. July 26 Shae W. Walker, 20, Peru, was charged with speeding. Kaylee N. Young, 24, Peru, was charged with speeding. July 27 Courtney D. Smith, 23, Marion, was charged with speeding. July 28 Baron T. Hedrick, 19, Somerset, was charged with speeding. Ethan S. Graber, 19, Wabash, was charged with speeding. Noah Isemeyer, 22, West Hollywood, Calif., was charged with speeding. Kenlyn W. Miller, 17, Shipshewana, was charged with violating the left lane law. July 30 Teresa R. Miller King, 19, Wabash, was charged with driving while suspended. Skyler A. Hackworth, 20, Silver Lake, was charged with driving while suspended. North Manchester Police Accidents July 26 At 4:22 p.m., vehicles driven by Melanie P. Beery, 18, Roann and Jacob T. Milliner collided on SR 13 just south of SR 114.


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July 27 At 4:03 p.m., vehicles driven by Gracie K. Schwenger, 20, Akron and Gregory M. Baldwin, 47, LaFontaine collided at Front and 4th Streets. July 28 At 11:58 a.m., Wendy J. Schoettimer, 43 and Joseph D. Driskell, 83, both of North Manchester collided at SR 13 and East Street. July 30 At 10:43 p.m., vehicles driven by Jacob W. Caudill, 17, North Manchester and Louis D. Reimer Jr., 62, Pierceton, collided in the 1300 block of SR 13WEST July 31 At 4:32 p.m., vehicles driven by Tamara R. Carrington, 34, Millersburg and Malary J. Wagner, 36, North Manchester collided in the 400 block of SR 13N. August 2 At 2:34 p.m., a motorcycle ridden by Matthew S. Rife, 48, Huntington, left the roadway in the area of State Road 13N and Beckley Street. The North Manchester Police were assisted by P a r k v i e w Ambulance Service, North Manchester and Chester Township Fire Departments.

for medical assist. 1:19 p.m. 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 6:57 p.m., units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Townships responded to an alarm in the 600 block of East College Avenue. August 1 7:04 a.m., 300 block of North Buffalo Street for medical assist. 8:11 p.m., 700 block of West Main Street for medical assist. Cases July 29 Theft report taken in the 600 block of East College Avenue. Land Transfers Brian Evans warranty deed to Tammy Grizzle. Thomas E. Boyll and Melanie S. Boyle warranty deed to Airgood Family LLC. Bonnie L. Shininger warranty deed to Nancy Weiss and Bradley Weiss.

Judy K. Ulrey and Gerald Scott Ulrey Jr. warranty deed to Hometown Holdings LLC. Dallas A. Dillon, Rebekah B.L. Dillon and Rebekah B.L. Dillon warranty deed to Brian Draper and Alicia K. Draper. Norfolk Southern R a i l w a y Corporation and Consolidated Rail Corporation quitclaim deed to Dargo LLC. Larry J. Miller and Pauline E. Miller Trust trust deed to Phillip Andrew Thomas and Eva Michelle Thomas. M&T Bank warranty deed to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Jacob P. Swanson and Mary Susan Swanson warranty deed to Dallas Andrew Dillon and Rebekah B.L. Dillon. Liberty Mills

Church of the Brethren quitclaim deed to Arlen Addair Sr. Eric Sonafrank quitclaim deed to Christopher K. Finch and Penny L. Finch. Jo Ellen Weaver and Cecel L. Weaver warranty deed to Charles Lehman and Jeri Lehman. Peggy S. Briner and Peggy S. Bell warranty deed to

Harp Development LLC. Keith Clupper warranty deed to James S. Lanier and Michele L. Lanier. Keith Clupper warranty deed to James S. Lanier and Michele L. Lanier. Hartford Glass Co. Inc. corporate deed to Timothy Drake and Shelby Drake. Loretta A. Owens and Cheryl A. Klutz warranty deed to

www.thepaperofwabash.com Jacob T. Shoemaker. Tyler J. Drook quitclaim deed to Tyler J. Drook and Jenna M. Drook. Charles W. Signs quitclaim deed to Wylene A. Signs. Building Permits The following building permits were issued by the Wabash County Plan C o m m i s s i o n between July 28 and Aug. 3:

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Joe Stacy for a pole building. Kyle and Kelly Penrod for a new home. Tyler Singleton for a utility shed. Marriage Licenses Breanna Elizabeth Claudio, 31, and William Ray LeBaron III, 33. Logan David Zile, 21, and Kiersten Ann Swickard, 23

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July 27 11:46 a.m. 300 block of Snyder Street for medical assist. July 28 7:53 a.m., 300 block of Snyder Street for medical assist. 12:24 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. 2:51pm, 200 block of North Elm Street for medical assist. 5:00 p.m. Units from North Manchester, Chester and Pleasant Township Fire D e p a r t m e n t s responded to an alarm in the 700 block of West 4th Street. 6:29 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist. July 29 5:45 a.m. 300 block of North Market Street for medical assist. 5:27 p.m. Chestnut Court for medical assist. July 31 7:09 a.m. 500 block of West 9th Street

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Winners named in Cutest Kids contest During the week of the 2019 Wabash County 4-H Fair, The Paper of Wabash County hosted a Cutest Kids contest. Voting took place at The Paper’s booth in the merchants building, and it cost one penny per vote. More than $1800 was raised by the contest and donated to the First Five program through the Community Foundation of Wabash County. More than 100 local children were entered into the contest within three age group categories: 0-1 year, 2-3 years, and 4-5 years. A boy

and girl contestant from each age group with the most votes were deemed the winners. For the age group of 0-1, the girl winner was Amelia Wilkison, and the boy winner was Emmett Cruz. The age group of 2-3 winners were, girl Lyllian Edmond, and boy Holden Stouffer. And finally, for the age group of 4-5, the girl winner was Kaydance Pries, and the boy winner was Coby “Bones” Haupert. Each winner received a $100 savings bond and a Pizza Hut gift card donated by Pizza Hut.

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City shows off Stellar projects to state officials By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Officials from several state agencies toured the City of Wabash on Friday during a “Stellarbration.” The event was designed to show off the various projects made available around the city thanks to its being named a Stellar Community in 2014. The officials, from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, the Indiana Department of Transportation and more, visited the Rock City Lofts, toured the Eagles Theatre, saw the results of the façade refurbishing program in downtown Wabash and the improvements along South Wabash Street. The tour ended at Friendship Hill, the city’s inclusive park, where a private showing took place for the officials as well as for select donors to the project. During the park visit, former Mayor Bob Vanlandingham and current Mayor Scott Long were among those who spoke during the 45minute ceremony. “The road to Stellar wasn’t always easy,” Vanlandingham said. “In fact, it was rather rough and bumpy at times, kind of like South Wabash Street.” To get people interested in investing in a community, the former mayor said he was often told, a community needs a vibrant downtown. “People who want to come in and invest want to know what kind of schools you got?” he said. “Well, we’ve got great schools, great churches, the sports complex, golf course, Honeywell Center, two reservoirs. We

have a lot of things, but something was missing. We just couldn’t seem to get people involved and that was because we didn’t have a vibrant downtown.” After J.P. Hall became director of Wabash Marketplace Inc. — a change requested by the city, Vanlandingham noted – things began to change. More people became interested in downtown and the revitalization began. “Facades started changing,” he said. “Things started getting better a lot faster.” In 2013, the city was a finalist for the Stellar program, but failed to win. “I was really t i c k e d , ” Vanlandingham said.

Shelly Myers speaks during the visit by state officials to Friendship Hill, the city’s inclusive park. Photo by Joseph Slacian The city then studied the program, revamped some areas, changed other areas, and won in 2014. “I was extremely, extremely proud of this community and what that group had d o n e , ” Vanlandingham said. “And if you look around today, I want to tell you, I’m more proud of what this

community has done … I really appreciate Stellar and what it’s done for this community. But what I’m really most proud of is the changes in attitudes and what it’s done for this community.” The inclusive park almost didn’t happen, as OCRA didn’t fund parks. However, the agency later gave the

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city $200,000 toward the program, and the city contributed another $200,000. Another $1.2 million was raised through private donations. “I want to say,” Vanlandingham said in conclusion, there isn’t anything this community can’t do with an attitude like you have now. Don’t get complacent and let it slip.” Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County,

discussed some of the economic impact Stellar has had on the community before Shelly Myers, one of the driving forces behind the inclusive park, spoke. She thanked the two mayors for believing in her idea, as well as those present who made major contributions to the project. She also discussed how the idea for the park began, thanks to a video about a similar project in

Portland, Ore., and dreamed about such a park her son, Cason, and other special needs children could enjoy. She shared her idea with her husband, Brian, as well as Sam and Shelly Hipskind, who also have a special needs child. Hipskind approached Todd Titus while Myers spoke with Vanlandingham, and it was decided to (continued on page 19)


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WVMA announces lineup Tickets for individual shows included in the 2019-20 Wabash Valley Music Association Series at the Honeywell Center will go on sale Friday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. The series is presented by Parkview Wabash Hospital. The 2019-20 series lineup includes: “Mamma Mia,” presented by Wabash Area Community Theater on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring the songs of ABBA, this comedy-musical tells the story of a young woman who wants to invite the father she

has never known to her wedding - only to discover that there are three possible choices. Tickets are $17 (adults) and $10 (youth through high school). The Texas Tenors on Wednesday Oct. 9, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Since their whirlwind debut on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” The Texas Tenors have accumulated a long list of awards and accolades and have performed more than 1,000 concerts around the world. With music spanning from Bruno Mars to Puccini, The Texas Tenors share a

unique blend of country, classical, Broadway and current pop music. Tickets are $35 and $45. Jackie Evancho on Saturday Nov. 23, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. A multiplatinum recording artist, Evancho will match her extraordinary voice with the New American Songbook during her 2019 tour. Inspired by Broadway, the Songbook includes selections from breakthrough musicals like “Hamilton,” “Dea r Evan Hansen,” “Waitress,” and “Spring

Awakening,” as well as hit films like “The Greatest Showman.” Jackie will also perform classics from her past repertoire including “O Mio Babbino Caro,” “Music of the Night,” and “Pure Imagination.” Tickets are $40 and $50. “Bandstand The Musical” on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. It’s 1945, and six soldiers return from war to a changed nation. When NBC announces a national competition to find the nation’s next (continued on page 19)

1964 The Tribute will perform Aug. 17 at the Honeywell Center. Photo provided

Tribute band to perform By The Paper staff 1964 The Tribute will return to the Honeywell Center on

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Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7:30 p.m. Since the early 80’s, 1964 The Tribute has thrilled audiences all over the globe with what Rolling Stone Magazine calls the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth.” The band takes its audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live on forever. 1964 is hailed by critics and fans alike as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. Choosing songs from the 60’s, 1964 astonishingly recreates an early live Beatles concert, with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Over 25 years of researching and performing has made the members of 1964 masters of their craft. Founded in 1984, the

band features Mark Benson as John Lennon, Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney, Tom Work as George Harrison, and Bobby Potter as Ringo Starr. Benson once stated, “We had no idea when we first started this band that it would lead to us performing at so many of the venues The Beatles played, like Carnegie Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheater, The Deauville Hotel, Shea Stadium, and The Cavern in Liverpool.” The concert is sponsored by 105.9 The Bash and Bickford Assisted Living of Wabash. Tickets are $19, $25 and $45 and are available at the Honeywell Box Office by calling 260.563.1102 or online at www.honeywellcenter.org.


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WVMA great musical superstars, they form a band unlike any the nation has ever seen. Along the way, they discover the power of music to face the impossible, find their voice, and finally feel like they have a place to call home. Tickets are $45 and $58. The Simon and Garfunkel Story on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns after a sold-

...continued from Page 18 out worldwide tour and blockbuster tour of North America. The nostalgic multimedia experience features a full live band performing hits including “Mrs. Robinson,” “Cecilia,” “Homeward Bound,” and more. Tickets are $35 and $45. “ F i n d i n g Neverland” on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to

find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland, where

Stellar include the park in the Stellar project. A committee was formed for the project and that was important, Myers said, “because these people, they gave me their time. Without their time this project wouldn’t have happened.” People wondered, she continued, how such a park could cost $1.6 million. “There are just a lot of costly things,” she said. “But I think you can see it was well worth it.” The completion date on the project was originally October 2018, Myers noted. However, there have so far been 170 rain days to delay work at the site. “Despite all of those setbacks, by August, sometime, the fence be gone, the gates will be open and everyone will be free to come in here and play,” she said. Without everyone’s help, she said, her idea would have simply been an idea. “And it would probably be something that I would have

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nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever. Tickets are $45 and $58. Indiana Wind Symphony on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. The Indiana Wind Symphony features nearly 80 wind instrument and percussion musicians performing classic works without relying on strings found in traditional orchestras.

Tickets are $25 and $35. Limited series tickets are also still available and include all seven shows. Series pricing is $75 (Rows: NN-QQ), $140 (Rows: R-ZZ, JJ-MM) and $175 (Rows: A-Q, Mezzanine, AA-HH). Tickets are available online at www.honeywellcenter.org or by calling the Honeywell Box Office at 260-563-1102.

...continued from Page 17 taken to my grave with me, as a ‘I sure wish I would have done that” she said, reminding everyone, “this is not just a playground, and it sure as heck isn’t a playground for handicapped kids. So, if you hear anyone say that, correct them. “Thank you all for believing in my dream. I cannot wait to drive by here and see people playing because of what you all helped me do.” Jodi Golden, director of the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, called the park “an amazing facility.” She also congratulated the entire community of Wabash for being a real Stellar community. “You’ve done an amazing job,” she said. “I have no doubt you will continue to be a Stellar community.” Long updated those present about the projects, noting that the barrels along South Wabash Street have been removed, street lamps for the roadway are coming,

noting that the Nebraska factory in which they were made was underwater because of flooding in the Midwest. He said that with the conclusion of the Stellar projects, he wanted to look ahead to the future. The city has formed a committee to look at projects that were discussed but not included in the Stellar program. “Are they still viable projects?” he asked. “Do we still want to complete them? And if we don’t let’s take them off the table and let’s plug something in. “We’re thinking five, 10, 15 years down the road. The key is to grow our population and try to draw our young people back to the community.” He said he realizes that young people, once they graduate college, are going to go to Indianapolis, Fishers and other larger communities. “But I keep telling them, when you want to start a family, what can I build now that’s going to draw you back to Wabash?”

Long said. “So, we partner with Wabash City Schools and Metropolitan schools to make our school districts better so they want to bring their kids here for their education. That’s how we evolve.” The city is a star in the state of Indiana, the mayor continued. “I’ve had the mayor of Tipton n my office,” he said. “I’ve had mayors from around northern Indiana in my office. And I tell them, steal our ideas and take them back and implement something that you see here. If you’re

successful, Indiana’s successful, and we lead the Midwest.”

The Texas Tenors are part of the Wabash Valley Music Association’s new lineup.

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Shooting stars to be visible

The Holycross Triplets, past (below) and present (above). This picture and information was submitted by Davetta “Holycross” Norris.

Holycross triplets hit milestone

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On July 9, 1954, Urbana celebrated the birth of triplets born to Dave and Gladys Holycross. Ernest “Ernie” Lynn weighed in at 5 pounds, 6 ounces; Edward “Ed “ Allen weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces; and Lucinda “Cinda” weighed 4 pounds, 6 ounces. ful time reminiscing Ernie and his wife, at the Klopfenstein Cindy, now live in home before attendDanville, Ill. Edward ing the annual and his wife, Marty, Holycross reunion in live in Bunker Hill. Columbia City. Cinda and her husO u t r e a c h band, John Committee: It is Klopfenstein, live in blood drive time Fort Wayne. again and the comDave Holycross mittee will be hosting passed away from the blood drive on heart disease in 1963 Wednesday, Aug. 14, at the age of from 2-6:30 47. He was p.m. in the unable to see U r b a n a his young Community children Building. grow up. Breakfast G l a d y s Bunch: July Holycross 31 attendees went on to were Steve raise the and Sharon triplets alone Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell Gilbert, Tom and her 260-774-3665 and Joyce youngest pinkynova71@ W i l l c o x , son, Andrew hotmail.com Eileen Weck, “Andy” who D o r i s was born in Mattern, 1956. Andy lives near Alma DeVore, Helen Silver Lake. Gladys Dawes and greatlived in the same grandson Austin, house in Urbana for Peggy Dilling, Larry 70 years. She was 97 and Nancy Meyer and when she passed away grandson, Tad Mayer, in 2012. She always and Marca Snook. said the young chil- Tom and Joyce dren kept her young Willcox arrived in a and going. pale blue Triumph Dave and Gladys convertible which also had two older drew some attention. children, Jim and This group meets Davetta. Jim and his every Wednesday wife, Kay, are full time morning at 7:30 for RV campers and breakfast and while reside in the winter at they enjoy the meal Laughlin, Nev., and in they discuss several the summer they trav- different topics. el to and from Prayer concerns: Indiana, Ohio and Judy Eltzroth fell the Texas. latter part of July and Davetta and her injured her lower husband, David back. John Eltzroth, Norris, live in Boone, Theda Stein, Alma N.C. DeVore, Naomi With six children Cunningham, Jane that Dave and Gladys Winebrenner, Gene Holycross added to and Julie Miller, their family credit, Phyllis Baker, Ron they have many Baer, Nancy Christie, grandchildren and Duane and Esther several great grand- Wagner, Ruth children. Recently all Summers, Terry six children and their Knee, Paxton Wright, spouses had a wonder-

Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Bryan, Susan and Kash LeFerney, Tonya Brunett, Janice Mattern, Jan Fitch, Donna Yentes, Brian Chamberlain, Joan Trusner, Tammy Brembeck, Jeff Warnock, Bonita Snell and our Nation and Military Personnel. Urbana Lions Club is planning its annual golf scramble. This activity will be at Waldo Golf Course on Aug. 24. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Tee off is at 9 a.m. Entry fee $50 per golfer. Students, elementary and high school, play for free. There will be coffee and donuts, and 18 holes of golf with cart. There is a $200 prize for first place, $100 prize for second place, $25 prize for the longest drive and another $25 prize for closest to the pin. There will be a putting contest with a prize of $50, first putt free: next 3 putts cost $5. Free lunch will be served following the conclusion of golf. For information call Bonita 260-7743665. Birthdays: Happy Birthday go out to Jeremy Warnock, Aug. 1; Jane Winebrenner, Aug. 3; Lana Long, Aug. 3; Alan Mattern, Aug. 6; Emma Hoover, Aug. 6; Tanner Chamberlain, Aug. 9; Madison Shrider, Aug. 10; Tami Overman, Aug. 14; Eden Hoover, Aug. 14; and Tony Hoover Aug. 14. A n n ive r s a r i e s : Roger and Donna Harman, Aug. 7, and Duane and Esther Wagner, Aug. 10.

On Aug. 10- 15, with the peak the night of Aug. 12, we should be able to see quite a few shooting stars. If the sky is clear you can look to the northeast towards the constellation Perseus for the origins of most of the meteors. This year the moon will be nearly full (Sturgeon Moon) which will make only the brighter ones visible. If you venture out, try after midnight as more are visible then. I would suggest lying on the ground or getting a reclining lawn chair as looking upward becomes difficult rapidly. You should expect 10 to 15 per hour. NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE to be held Aug. 10, 2019 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Dora Christian Church, just West/Southwest of the Salamonie Dam; just North of Dora Road (250s). The Dora Ladies Aide is inviting anyone who wishes to set up a FREE outdoor space. You must provide your own tables & no electricity will be available. Time to clean out that closet! Dust off the stuff you don’t use! Reclaim that lost garage space! And make a little dough! There will be NO charge for the booth space. There will be NO charge for advertising. NO reservations needed! Lunch will be available. Everyone is welcome! Household Items, BAKED GOODS, Primitives, crafts, furniture, & so much more inside & out! We’re also still accepting (non-clothing) donations. Come and shop, Come tour our historic church, come & catch up with your neighbors! Bring your friends! Make new friends! For more information, please call 260782-2006 or 260-5712812

L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will be hosting another C o m m u n i t y Breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 10, from 7:30 – 10 a.m., in the LaFontaine Community Building. They will be serving scramble eggs, sausage links, sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes on order, coffee, milk, orange & apple juice. This is a Free Will Donation with the proceeds going to the upkeep of the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building. After you have breakfast then go over to the Dora Christian Church Neighbor Yard Sale L A F O N TA I N E LIONS met on Thursday, July 24, with Lion President Stephan Polk opening the meeting. Lion Ethel Eib led the Pledge to Allegiance followed by PDG Lion Tom Polk who gave the prayer. The secretary and treasurer’s report was given and approved. Lion Eib asked if the Lions were in town to check the dumpster to make sure it was not o ve r f l o w i n g . Discussing was held do we need to have a bigger dumpster and it was decided not to at this time. Lion Kim Polk past a sheet around for Lions to sign up to host for the coming year of Lions meetings. Then she asked who would be available to work the Van Buren Pop Corn

Festival on Aug. 1-3. President Polk stated the coming events the Lions were hosting, with the next one being Community Breakfast on Aug. 10. Lions Tenderloin Fry on Sept. 21, Mississnawa 1812 Oct. 11-13, Community Breakfast on Oct. 19, and Santa Breakfast Saturday, Dec. 14, with Santa. With no further business, meeting adjoined. THANK YOU After the fireworks on Saturday, July 6, thank yous are in order. The Somerset Christian Church provided ice cream for those who attended. A card would be a nice gesture to them at this address: Somerset Christian Church, Post Office Box 87, Somerset, IN 46984 Rick and Marva Miller and Family provided the fireworks, a card would be really nice. Their address is Rick Miller, Post Office Box 56 Somerset, IN 46984. But what we really need to do is put a check in that Miller thank you note to help offset the expenses of the fireworks show. Please! Somerset Gazette Since December of 2011 the newsletter has been published on a monthly basis. It requires a lot of time and effort and I feel that in the near future I am no longer going to continue. The paper is on the Open Office Writer, word processing program and all copies are on file. I would entertain offers to be involved and would help in the transition to another person. Maybe,there is no interest in continuing the newsletter and we can let it pass on peacefully! VETERANS met for their Snack and Coffee on Friday July 12 in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

Thank you to Linda Jervis for furnishing the snack. On Friday, Aug. 9, at 9 a.m. will be their next Coffee and Snack. Lt Col. Jay Kendall Retired from US Air Force will be a guest speaker. He is the Miami County Service Officer for the Indiana State Veteran Affairs. Veterans please come and hear him, plus bring any questions you have. DENNIS DICE former LaFontaine resident and 1966 graduate of Southwood High School passed away July 27. He was a resident of Boulder City, Colo. and most recently the V A Hospital in Boulder City. HAPPY BIRTHDAY 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 Gabe and Stacey Kelly , Matt and Sarah Lingo on Aug. 10; Charles and Nedra Himelick on Aug. 11; Nathan and Connie Suddarth, Aug. 12; Rick and Lynn Smalling, Randy and Terri Pressler, Danny and Marie Lloyd on Aug. 13; Mike & Beth Loschiavo on Aug. 14, Tim and Star Vredeveld on Aug. 15; Greg and Mindy Manning on Aug. 19. SEND YOUR NEWS & pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items. Thank you for practicing the Knight Way by being Re s p o n s i b l e, Respectful, and Safe!

Stratton-Porter’s birthday to be celebrated By The Paper staff ROME CITY – Remember the life and legacy of Indiana author, Wabash County native, naturalist and photographer Gene StrattonPorter during a birthday open house at Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site from 2 to 4 p.m. on

Aug. 17. Visitors can explore the Cabin in Wildflower Woods, and have birthday cake on the front porch. They can then learn more about Stratton-Porter’s passion for nature during readings of “Homing with the Birds” – one of her nature studies published 100 years

ago this year. This year marks the 156th birthday of Indiana’s most widely read female author, who was born Aug. 17, 1863, in Lagro. The self-trained author wrote several bestselling novels, including “A Girl of the L i m b e rl o s t , ” “Freckles,” “The Harvester” and oth-

ers, during her lifetime. Admission to the birthday open house is free, but donations are accepted to help with the restoration of Gene’s home, gardens and grounds. For more information, please call 260.854.3790.


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Salamonie plans starwatching program

Saturdays at Salamonie Lake is a monthly educational series of programs that are designed for families and adults must accompany children. On Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9-10:30 p.m. the program “Starry Night Observation” will be presented at the S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Nature Center. Steve and Debbie from Telescope Clinic will focus not only on expected “stars” of the show planets Jupiter and Saturn the Perserd meteor shower should present a nice display, and later in the evening they will also point out a few “deep space goodies”. The program is free and open to the public. Attendees should con-

sider bringing bug spray. Advance registration required. You can register and obtain more detailed information about this program by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services at 260-468-2127. Salamonie’s Preschool Program will be “Butterflies” on Wednesday, Aug.14. Preschool aged Children (ages 2-5)

and their adults are invited to Salamonie Preschool. The class will be offered from 10-11:30 a.m. and again from 12:30-2 p.m.at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center in Lost Bridge West SRA. Each program is designed to enhance the preschooler’s education, including a story, Yoga, building a craft, social interaction and time outdoors, always with a nature related theme. The program fee is $2 per child. Advance registration is appreciated and can be done by calling the Upper Wabash Interpretive Servies at 260-468-2127. Invasive Species Education and Workshop Days to be held Aug. 17 and 24 for

Wabash and Huntington counties. The meetings are free and open to the public. Invasive species Workshops and education programs are geared for everyonefrom those with the smallest of yards to multi-acre land owners, invasive plant species know no boundaries. As part of the Invasive Species Management Primer, Justin Emmon’s, IDNR’s Salamonie Lake wildlife specialist, will present an informative meeting on Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. at S a l a m o n i e Interpretive Center. On Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. Wabash County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting an Invasive

Species Workday at the Wabash County Farm (1323 Manchester Ave., Wabash) as part of the Invasive Species Management Primer. Advance registration is requested by calling 260-468-2127 or e m a i l i n g Trudy@DNR.GOV On Saturday, Aug. 17 from 1-3 p.m. meet at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center for “An Afternoon with a Pioneer Granny Doctor”, part of Nature Art Design Series, Salamonie Lake. Spend an afternoon with a Pioneer Granny Doctor with Laura Whiteleather. Take a historical look at plants and wildflowers, their medicinal and everyday uses. After a short

NM church plans community dinner The United Methodist Church will be hosting a community dinner on Friday, Aug 9, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the North Manchester United Methodist Church located at 306 East Second Street. Menu includes baked steak, green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, roll, dessert and drink. Ticket cost for adults is $8.50 and children (7-12) is $5, children under 6 are free. Carry outs available at 4:30 p.m. The public is welcome. North Manchester United Methodist Church is handicapped-accessible, with parking in the rear of the church and the East Second Street parking lot. A M E R I C A N LEGION AUXILIARY DINNER will be held on Friday, Aug. 9, from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Bluebird

Café in Laketon. Menu includes Fish, Shrimp, Beef & Noodles, Meat Loaf, choice of potato, vegetable and salad and drink. Cost is $8. Homemade pie for dessert is an additional $2. All proceeds will benefit the M a n c h e s t e r Intermediate School “Back To School” project. ICE CREAM SOCIAL: South Pleasant UM Church is inviting you to attend their Ice

Cream Social on Saturday August 10 at 6 p.m. The church is located 3 miles south of Silver Lake, IN on State Road 15. There will be HOME MADE Ice Cream, pies and hot dogs. Entertainment will be provided by God’s All Community Choir. Come and join us. FARMER’S MARKET & KID’S POP: The North Manchester Farmer’s Market is open for its annual season of fruits, vegetables, baked goods, crafts and more! The Market will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. until noon at the Riverbridge Electric parking lot (corner of Main and Wayne Streets). Kids POP (Power of Produce) is free for kids ages 3- 13. Sign up & receive a token bag, reusable shopping bag & $1 token. If you bring STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH

your POP reusable bag from past years you will get an extra $2 in tokens instead of a new shopping bag. T H U R S D AY ’ S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is free. There is a cozy nook with kidsize chairs and stocked with age appropriate books donated by the Manchester Public Library and others. Children may choose a book to keep. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. MANCHESTER M E A L S - O N WHEELS provides meals as planned and

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IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF: JONATHON PATRICK JOHNSON Petitioner NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Jonathon Patrick Johnson, whose mailing address is: 2371 E Singer Rd, North Manchester, IN 46962, in the Wabash County, Indiana, hereby gives notice that Jonathon Patrick Johnson has filed a petition in the Wabash Court requesting that name be changed to Mariah Elizabeth Johnson. Notice is further given that the hearing will be held on said Petition on Sept. 13, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Jonathon Patrick Johnson Petitioner 7/19/19 Lori J. Draper Judicial Officer

prepared by the dietary staff at Timbercrest Senior Living Center in North Manchester. The meals are prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-9826010. AREA FIVE AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.

foraging hike, participants will make smelling salts, a beeswax candle with a Mullein Stalk Wick and a jewel weed salve to take home. The cost is $20 per participant and advance registration required by calling 260-468-2127. On Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-8:15 p.m. meet at Salamonie Interpretive and Nature Center for an Arts in the Park Series with Dianna Davis. Learn a bit about pollinators then create your own Bumble Bee Shaker! Everyone is invited to create music with their shaker, wood frogs, and other percussion instruments. All supplies are provided. LAGRO TOWN HALL phone Number

is 260-782-2451. For emergency assistance please call Scott at 260-571-3271. JULY BIRTHDAY WISHES go to: Stanford Hamilton, July 1; Bonnie Newton, July 4; Susan Miller, July 6; Jim Long, July 9; Wyatt Good, July 10; Dannae Shaw and Isaac Triplett, July 12; Steve Turner, July 17; Randy Miller , July 18; Chelsea Miller, July 19; Chuck Marion, July 25; Larry Quinn, July 28; Diane Turner, July 30. Happy birthday to all! H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY IN Dave and Kristy Good, July 3; Mike and Brooke Good, July 16; Frank and Molly Strange, July 26. Congratulations everyone!


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Winners named in Borders & Beyond contest Officials at Borders & Beyond Gallery, Wabash, announced the winners of its 5th Annual 4x4 Phone Photo Contest. Winners in the adult categories were: People/Animals: 1st Place - Adam Stakeman; Honorable Mention – Beverly Dawald; and People’s Choice three-way tie –Angi Aldrich, Sharon Jones and Jennifer Harry Scenic: 1st Place – Angi Aldrich; Honorable Mention – Adam Stakeman; People’s Choice five-way tie: Malena Hall, Jennifer Harry, Sharon Jones, and two by Karrie Merriman Object: 1st Place – Jan Roland; Honorable Mention – Jennifer Harry; People’s Choice twoway tie: Kryston Henderson and Sharon Jones Winners in the 16-years-and-Younger category were: 1st Place – Declan Chenault; Honorable Mention – Tom Aldrich; People’s Choice – Bryleigh Boggs. A cash prize of $50 is awarded for first place in each adult category and $25 for first place in youth category. A certificate will be given out for Honorable Mention and People’s Choice in adult and youth. People’s choice awards were voted on during August First Friday. Three anonymous judges voted, discussed and agreed on first place and Honorable Mention. There were 162 entries in the Adult categories and 7 in the kids.

Winners in the Borders & Beyond Gallery’s annual 4x4 Phone Photo Contest were (clockwise from top left) Declan Chenault, 16 years and under; Adam Stakeman, people and animals; Angie Aldrich, scenic, and Jan Roland, object. Photos provided

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Ford names 2 new directors

Gateway sign is in place: Vehicles travel under the newly erected Wabash sign on the north side of the Wabash Street bridge moments after if was put in place on Tuesday, July 30. The sign, part of the city’s 13-15 corridor improvement project, stands about 19 feet off the ground at its lowest poing. The portion which spans the highway weighs about 12,500 pounds. Workers spent all day Tuesday working at the site, and returned later in the week to finish it. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Laketon Auxliary honors charter member Article provided

LAKETON — Gwendolyn Dixon, the only living Laketon American Legion Auxiliary Charter member, was honored by Unit No.402, during the American Legion 100th anniversary dinner earlier this year. Gwendolyn (Flora) Dixon was born Oct. 30, 1918, one of seven children. She was raised on a farm in Huntington County. She married Lewis Dixon of Laketon in 1941. Shortly after Louie left for the Air Force, Gwen moved to Burbank, Calif., and worked as “Rosie the

GWENDOLYN DIXON Riveter” in 1942 and 1943. The couple returned to Wabash County in 1945 and each became charter members of The American Legion and Auxiliary of the Sunset Post No.402,

chartered in 1947. Gwen was elected the unit’s third president in 1951 and served as an active member before moving to a small farm near Wabash. A few years later she moved her membership to Wabash Auxiliary Unit No.15, where her sister, Jean Leakey was an active member. Gwen became a licensed cosmetologist in 1958 and opened a salon in her home where she enjoyed the customers and being home to raise their two children. She retired from the business after 25 years in

1984. Now, at the age of 100, she and her sister, age 93, enjoy sharing their condo in Wabash. She, also, enjoys visits from family, that includes two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, playing cards, attending an afternoon program or a game of euchre at the Winchester Senior Center. She and Jean are always ready when family, friends and/or church members offer to take them to a program or dinner. They recently attended a show in Marion, “The King and I”.

Vineyard named to Gebhart Holdings post

Carrie Vineyard has been named Director of Marketing at Gebhart Holdings. Vineyard is a lifelong resident of Wabash County with a degree from Purdue University in communication and public relations. Vineyard has extensive experience in marketing as well as in the newspaper and radio industries. Currently, Vineyard also serves as the Vice President of the board of directors for Visit Wabash County. “Our company is growing rapidly so we

CARRIE VINEYARD are excited to have Carrie on board to facilitate our marketing efforts and to be the liaison for some of our community involvement,” said

Ben Gebhart, owner of Gebhart Holdings. Gebhart Holdings is a privately held corporation focusing on growth through vertical integration. Through vertical growth the company focuses on building new things and establishing new ventures. Gebhart Holdings headquarters along with most of its companies is located in Wabash Indiana. Currently, its businesses include: Metal Source, Metal Source Recycling, Wabash Steel Supply, Wabash Trucking, and

Wabash Property Management.

David W. Pittman and Michael J. Altendorf were elected to The Ford Meter Box Company’s board of directors at the corporation’s annual meeting of shareholders on July 25. They join 10 other directors on the firm’s board. Pittman is a former PricewaterhouseCoop ers partner whose Chicago based consulting roles within PwC included U.S. Lead for Strategy & Operations, Global Lead for Operations, and Global Lead for E n t e r p r i s e P e r f o r m a n c e Management services. More recently, his consulting practice has served organizations in Japan, India, and Canada. His professional experience encompasses such areas as manufacturing, supply chain management, and post-merger integration. Pittman additionally has familiari-

ty with the waterworks industry and the Ford product line. Altendorf has served as Vice President of I n f o r m a t i o n Technology for two hardware wholesalers – Do it Best and Ace. His technical background includes application development, data center operations, telecommunications, and retail technology in support of multinational distribution and warehousing operations. Past honors include CIO Magazine’s 2004 Enterprise Value Award for Retail. Today, Altendorf does consulting work in the area of strategic planning and also serves as adjunct faculty in the I n f o r m a t i o n Technology section of Northern Illinois University’s MBA program.


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How does classroom design impact learning? Adults who think back to their time in the classroom may remember arrangements of rows of desks and industriallooking seating. Classroom design was built around students facing the chalkboard, and teachers typically placed their desks at the front of the room to keep an eye on their students. Such arrangements have steadily been on the way out as classroom environments are changed to promote learning. According to the education

resource The Professional Learning Board, different classroom arrangements have their own benefits and drawbacks. But the liberty to alter classroom layouts means teachers can experiment with what works for their teaching styles and which arrangements benefit their students. While rows may enable educators to see all students and keep them focused, students in the back may miss out and/or lose focus. Circle arrangements work

well for class discussions, enabling all students to congregate around the teacher and participate in the conversation. “Circle time” is a frequent component of pre-school and early elementary school lessons because it directs focus on the teacher and feels more intimate than laying the room out in rows. Group seating is another arrangement teachers may explore. Desks are arranged so they form small tables. Students can work collaboratively and discuss assignments. However, maintaining focus may be challenging when students are facing other students and may be more likely to chit-chat among one another. A study involving fourth graders in Germany investigated whether certain seating arrangements promoted greater student part i c i p a t i o n . Traditional rows and a semicircular layout were studied. Children in the semicircle asked more questions, but in both layouts, chil-

According to the education resource The Professional Learning Board, different classroom arrangements have their own benefits and drawbacks. But the liberty to alter classroom layouts means teachers can experiment with what works for their teaching styles and which arrangements benefit their students. dren who occupied the students’ abili- may see their stu- darkened rooms, central seating loca- ties to learn more dents thrive. according to a seating tions asked more than Lighting also is an Heschong Mahone questions and partic- a r r a n g e m e n t s , , important factor, study cited in ipated more per les- advises the study. particularly when S c i e n c e D i r e c t . Giving children glare can impact the Overhead son. fluoresAnother study choices, including ability to see smart- cent lighting may seating boards or personal interfere with stuconducted in 2015 flexible and published in the options, such as bean tablets, which are dent learning. journal Building and bag chairs, mats or now widely used in Educators are Environment found cushions, standing classrooms. Natural urged to see their that changing some desks, sofas, or indilight is preferred in classrooms from stuelements of class- vidual workstations, room design can can help students classroom environ- dents’ perspectives evaluate how increase student find arrangements ments. In fact, stu- to dents in classrooms design may be learning outcomes that are best for with big windows impacting learning. by 16 percent. Air them. Furthermore, daylight A few easy changes who and quality, lighting and teachers students’ sense of rearrange furniture progress more quick- can add up to big ownership of their so that classrooms ly in reading and gains for students classroom impacted are cozy and inviting math than those in and teachers alike.

‘Tis the season for school and lice As the school year begins anew, lice often becomes a subject of conversation among concerned parents. In certain areas, such as in classrooms and locker rooms, lice easily can be transferred from person to person. Understanding this common foe can help students avoid it and parents recognize it when it’s present. A louse is an ectoparasite, meaning it feeds on its host while living on the surface of the host’s body. Although lice can affect various parts of the body, they are most notably present on the scalp. Research indicates that head lice have been spreading among humans for millenia. Ancient Egyptian and Greek

books of medicine make reference to lice, and they have even been found on prehistoric mummies. No one is quite sure just how lice originated, though it is suspected they once targeted another host species, but then adapted to living among humans. Unlike lice that congregate on other parts of the body, head lice are not a vector for disease transmission. They are relatively innocuous, but can be quite a nuisance. The insects are adept at clinging to human hair and feeding on blood from the scalp. Anyone can get lice, regardless of their personal hygiene or lack thereof. Schoolaged children between the ages of four and 14 catch lice more frequently than

adults. Although firm data on lice infestations is difficult to come by, estimates suggest that as many as 12 million infestations occur each year in the United States among children between the ages of three and 11. Head-to-head contact with an alreadyinfested person is the most common way to get head lice, offers the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Head lice can be spread when people sit closely to one another, such as in a classroom or theater. It is very rare that lice are spread through shared belongings such as hats, combs or on furniture. Pets do not play a role in the spread of head lice. Lice tend to congregate behind the ears

and at the neckline at the back of the head. Sometimes, they can be found on the eyelashes or eyebrows. Lice can be difficult to detect, and they may not produce symptoms. In some instances, itching and irritation may be so mild that it goes unnoticed. Plus, because eggs (nits) and even adult lice are so small, they can be difficult to identify. Treating lice typically involves using specialized combs to remove nits and lice. Pesticide shampoos and lotions or nonpesticide treatments may be used to eradicate the lice. Limiting head-tohead exposure is the best way to avoid a lice outbreak.


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Salamonie luncheon to feature apples From the DNR

Apples will be the topic of September’s Salamonie senior luncheon Monday, Sept. 9, at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center. David and Valerie Doud, owners of David Doud’s Countyline Orchard, will share the orchard’s history, orchard events, and the different variety of apples.

The program begins with a carry-in meal at noon. Chicken and rice will be provided. Guests should bring a side dish to share, a beverage and their own table service. A $1 donation will be a c c e p t e d . Reservations may be made by calling 260468-2127. Upper Wabash Interpretive Services is at 3691 S. New Holland Road, Andrews, 46702.

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Commercial & Residential • Weed Control • Fertilizer

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MARY KIETZMAN ESTATE AUCTION

Saturday, August 17th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Location: 4034 N. Fillmore Street Mexico, IN 46958, Just South of the Mexico Community Building and Ballpark

2002 BUICK AND HUSKEE LAWNMOWER TO SELL AT 10:30 A.M. *2002 Buick LeSabre Limited Sedan. 133,000 miles, very good condition. Tan Leather Interior and Maroon/Red exterior. Always garaged, serviced regularly, and very well-kept.* *Huskee LT3800 riding lawn mower* *Snowblower* *Radio Cart Garden Cart* *Bedroom furniture suite* *Signed original Prints by Bev Doolittle* *Wooden Swing with frame* *Electric Fireplace* *Small Kitchen Appliances* *Large Jewelry Box* *Washer and Dryer* *Atari game system new in box and games with instruction manuals* *Slate Top Pool Table* *Grandfather Clock* * Metal Gumball Machine* *Coin Proof Sets* *Lady Head Vases* *Collector Plates* *Singer Sewing Machine* *Refrigerator* *Chest Freezer* *Tools* *Drill Press* *Table Saw* *2 Student Desks from Mexico School* *Vintage magazines* Correll Dishes* *Large cooking pots* *Hamilton Mine Wonders of America Silver Proof Set* *Scentsy Warmer with wax cubes* *Vinyl Records* *Assorted women's shoes and purses* *Christmas Decor* *Card table and lawn chairs* *Wall Decor* *Gulf War era Peru Tribune and Indianapolis Star newspapers* *vintage sno-cone machine* *vintage reader's digests* *crafting supplies* *Brunswick Bowling carrying case* *Assorted jewelry* *Vintage books* *picnic basket* *Wheelbarrow* *10' x 10' canopy tent with screened sides* *3 Weed eaters* *Yard fertilizer spreader* *Hand seeder* *Lawn chairs* and MORE! Visit AuctionZip.com to see photos of items!

Contact Auctioneer Ethan Manning with questions at 574-505-0947 Auctioneer License #AU11300016. Auction Company License #AC31600024


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GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 10, 8am2pm. Dora Road to 300 E., turn right, 1st house on left. Couch, chairs, antique upholstered rocking chair, vintage - primitive items, primitive cabinet, queen bed rails, youth-adult men Under Armour, American Eagle & Nike, bikes, electric leaf blower, home decor and misc. YARD SALE: August 7, 8, & 9, 8am-3pm. 6729 S. 400 W., Wabash. Come out and see us at our little country yard sale! Men & women clothing, dishes, etc. Adding more items daily.

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DOWN-SIZING SALE: Saturday, August 10, Wabash 4-H Fairgrounds, Ingraham Building, 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Oak King bedroom furniture, roll top desk, sofa bed, folding table, swivel rocker, Weber grill, Simplicity riding mower, lawn sweeper, refrigerator, chair/stair lift, toy chest, many women plus size clothes, seasonal decor, weight bend/weights, 78 records, CD’s. ESTATE SALE: 805 Berkley Drive, Wabash. Thursday August 8th, Friday August 9th, Saturday August 10th, 7am-? Living room sets, bedroom sets, everything must go! Priced to sell! Come see!!

GARAGE SALE: 1537 Grand Street. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9am-4pm. GARAGE SALE: 801 Berkley Drive, Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10, 7:30am-1pm. Lots of men & women clothing, home interior, toys & misc. GARAGE SALE: 941 Lafontaine Ave. (Wabash). Thursday, August 8th, 8am-5pm. Friday, August 9th, 8am-5pm. Saturday, August 10th, 8am-12pm. Everything is different! LARGE 3-FAMILY Garage Sale: 832 Linlawn Drive. Saturday, August 10th, 8am-1pm. Nice, name brand clothing, primitive decor, lots of misc. SALE: SATURDAY, August 10th, 8am-? - 1 Elmwood Drive, Wabash. Some tools, garden tools, candles & accessories, sewing/crafts, photo frames, more decor, angels, Avon Mother’s Day plates, shelving, storage, misc. and Jr/Missy clothes: jeans $1; dress slacks & blazers $.50; pull-on pants $.10; shorts & tops, $.25 LARGE MULTI-FAMILY Sale: 8am-5pm. Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th. 833 Berkley Drive. Name brand clothing of all sizes for $.25-$.50, household items, toys, baby items. Plenty for everyone and priced to sell!

MULTI-FAMILY SALE: Saturday, 8am-5pm. China, glassware, junior & adult clothes, small table & chairs, misc. 230 Shady Lane Drive.

Lafontaine

6 FAMILY BIG YARD SALE Fri, Sat, Sun Aug. 9, 10, 11 10am-6pm Antiques, Bicycle, Men’s Carhartt’s Jackets, Larsons Screen-Away Door, Crock Pot, Marble Coffee Table, Tools, Chain Saw, Stereo, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Heaters, Lamp Shades, Luggage Carrier, Sewing Machine, Trailer Jack Stand, Quilt Rack, George Foreman Grill, Lg. Oak Framed MIrror W/Shelf, Durango Ladies Boots, Kitchen Dishes, Clothes for all and Lots of Guy Things.

Much More! Come Shop!

10577 S. AMERICA RD. 1 mile east of LaFontaine

- For Sale 2006 Toyota Solara SLE Convertible Local car, absolutely like new, leather interior, every available option, 186,000 miles $5500 OBO A Great Buy!!! Will be at 1114 Hwy 15 North Call 260-571-1780

North Manchester LARGE FAMILY Garage sale, girls clothing size 4-7 and 12-14, boys size youth L-XL, adult male L-XL, women L-XL, lots of home decor, misc, furniture, bicycles and much more. Friday 8am-5pm; Saturday 8am-3pm. 2526 W. SR 114, North Manchester.

Other Rummage DENVER DAYS TownWide Garage Sales, Denver, IN. Saturday, August 10th from 8am3pm. Roads close from 10:45am-Noon for the parade.

Articles For Sale 16FT. WIDE, 7ft high, white garage door with 4 windows. Excellent condition, $600 or best offer. Call 765-833-9044, leave message.

20FT. ARABIAN camper, pull-type, $500. Gas powered generator on trailer, 3800 watt, $500. 129 Cub Cadet, 38” cut, $450. 260568-5213.

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Kid’s First Childcare Ministry Is now hiring for a

FULL TIME CAREGIVER Must be energetic and love to work with kids. Mail resume to 110 N. Cass St.

or Call 563-7665 for application

TRI-AXLE DUMP truck driver needed, Competitive pay, experience preferred 260-5190283. WANT SOMEONE to weed eat. LaFontaine. 765-6039711 or 765-667-9598.

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WE BUY GOLD, silver and coins. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, 633 S. Wabash St., Wabash. Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

Farm WHITE HALF-RUNNER beans, green/red tomatoes, zucchini, cucmbers, peppers, and red potatoes for sale. 260-563-3762, 260-330-3471.

Recreational Vehicles TWO SUZUKI Bergman motorcycles, 1 with trike. Low miles, new tires, $3500. See at 29 W. Sinclair, Wabash.


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Mobile Homes FOR RENT: 3 bedroom and 2 bedroom mobile homes. Located at Lakeview Mobile Home Park, only minutes from town! Call 260-568-4798.

705 North Market Street • North Manchester, IN

IS SEEKING A DIRECTOR We are seeking a visionary leader for our program of services for children from 8 weeks through pre-school and before and after school up to age 12.

We are housed in a facility built less than three years ago and we serve up to 108 children.

Visit our website to view and complete an application. www.learnatmelc.org Manchester Early Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS General Aluminum Mfg. Co. • Molders 1ST & 2nd shift $15/hr • CNC Machinist 2nd & 3rd shift $14/hr • Finishers 1st & 2nd shift $14/hr 2nd shift premium .50/hr $50 Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus

Accepting applications at: 1345 Henry Street Huntington, IN 46750 Requirements Must pass pre-hire drug screen, background check Excellent work history and good attendance. Candidate must be able to lift 50 or more lbs. Benefits after 60 days – vacation, Potential $1/hr raise

WABASH 1 mile from Walmart: VERY nice 14x70 home, 2 bed, cathedral ceilings, deluxe bath, garden tub, separate shower, double entry, quiet park setting, covered deck and storage shed CONTRACT or rent!! 574- 612-2019 /574-612-1814. North Manchester-Very nice 16x80 home, shingle roof, 3 BEDROOM, 2 Full baths, appliances included, storage shed, set up in park, some utilities included. CONTRACT or rent to own 574-612-2019/ 574612-1814

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Let Suz give you a helping hand for errands and pet sitting!

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There is no better way to taste summer than by biting into a freshpicked berry and no other berry offers a blue hue loaded with amazing health benefits like that of the blueberry! With studies showing us that consuming blueberries can help maintain healthy bones, lower blood pressure, help manage diabetes, ward off heart disease, prevent cancer, improve mental health, aid digestion, help with weight loss and even help fight off wrinkles, its one berry we all should be eating. My favorite nugget of knowledge about blueberries was that they have found that it can help support cognitive function. Published in the 2017 European Journal of Nutrition, researchers reported that daily consumpLaura tion of about one cup of fresh blueberries showed positive changes in cognitive function. The research, which was conducted at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, concluded that the blueberry-supplemented group showed significantly fewer repetition errors than the placebo group and also had fewer errors in taskswitching tests as well, which is an important component of executive function, a brain component that also guides thought and behavior, so that’s

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Adding fresh-picked blueberries to just about any dish will make it more amazing – ah! Photos and recipes courtesy of the Blueberry Council

Grilled Chicken with Blueberry Relish huge. However, this benefit has now been eclipsed by a 2018 study done by researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia, which has confirmed that blueberry extract not only enhances the effects of radiation therapy – one of the most popular treatments for cervical cancer – but is even more successful than radiation at destroying cancer cells. The University of Missouri research team wanted to investigate the use of blueberry extract as a radiosensitizer – a non-toxic, natural substance which enhances the efficacy of conventional cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy. The team previously had success treating prostate cancer using a polyphenol in red grapes called resveratrol as a radiosensitizer To their surprise, blueberry extract not Kurella only proved to be a powerful radiosensitizer, but was shown to be an even more effective cervical cancer treatment than radiation. Given how easily attainable blueberries are and that a mere cup a day is all that is needed to gain its protective and healing benefits, it is only logical that anyone who wants to support cognitive function and so much more would be very quick to become berry “wise” very soon! Here now are some beautiful ways to boost both flavor and health with blueberries. ENJOY!

2 1/2 cups frozen blueberries 2 tbsp fresh chopped rosemary, divided 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup blueberry preserves 4 medium sized boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper Add blueberries, 1 tbsp of rosemary, balsamic and blueberry preserves into a pan Bring to a simmer and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes until the liquid has started thicken. Crush the blueberries with the back of a spoon and set aside Preheat grill to high Drizzle olive oil over chicken and season with salt and pepper. Place on the grill and cook for about 7 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the chicken. Serve on a large plate and top with the blueberry relish and the remaining chopped rosemary Number of servings (yield): 4-6 servings Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 14 minutes

Blueberry Barbecue Glazed Ribs 2 racks ribs 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Blueberry Barbecue Glaze Ingredients 1-1/2 cups honey BBQ sauce 1-1/2 cups frozen blueberries 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke Dry the ribs with paper towels. In a medium bowl, mix together all dry rub ingredients well. Press rub onto both sides of rib racks. Tightly wrap each individual rack with tin foil. Place in a single layer on

a large rimmed baking sheet and let sit in fridge overnight. Preheat oven to 300°F. Bake foil wrapped ribs on baking sheet for 2-1/2 hours. During the last half hour of cook time, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine BBQ sauce, liquid smoke and blueberries. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Use a spatula to break apart some of the blueberries. Cook another five minutes. Let ribs cool, and then remove foil. Discard juices. Brush ribs generously with sauce reserving some for serving. Broil ribs for five minutes or just until the tops are nicely browned. Serve with additional sauce. Number of servings (yield): 2 racks of ribs

Blueberry Chicken Chopped Salad 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head Romaine lettuce, finely chopped 1 pint (2 cups) fresh blueberries 1 cup roughly-chopped toasted pecans 2/3 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup blue cheese (or any soft cheese) Dijon vinaigrette (see below) Dijon Vinaigrette 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Pinch of salt and black pepper To make the salad: Season chicken breasts on both sides generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside. Transfer chicken breasts to a separate plate and let rest for at least 5-10 minutes. Then chop into small, bite-sized pieces. Add the chicken to a large bowl with the lettuce, blueberries, pecans, red onion, blue cheese, and vinaigrette. Toss to combine. Serve immediately. To make the vinaigrette: Whisk all ingredients together until combined.


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