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Fourth graders get close look at agriculture

By Mandy Underwood munderwood@thepaperofwabash.com The Wabash County Fairgrounds were busy on Tuesday, Oct. 1, as fourth graders from all public schools in Wabash County visited Ag Day. During the event, the students went from station to station learning about agriculture and how it affects every day lives.

There were stations set up all around the fairgrounds including lessons on DNA testing, education about farm machinery,

and live animals that the students were able to learn about and pet.

The students spent about ten minutes at each one, being released by president of Wabash County Farm Bureau President Mark York over the speaker system.

York took a break from passing out water bottles to the volunteer presenters to talk with The Paper of Wabash County about the importance of Ag Day. “Us and Purdue Extension are responsible for putting this on every year. Then it is followed

“A Touch of Arc” art show and reception, featuring works created by the South Miami Street Artists, will be on Friday, Nov. 1, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Borders and Beyond Gallery located at 24 West Canal Street in downtown Wabash during November’s First Friday event.

The art works featured in this show were created by 26 people with disabilities who receive services at Arc of Wabash County.

Art classes are made available for those exhibiting an interest in learning to express themselves through art. The classes are taught by Arc staff who have backgrounds in art and are artists in their own right.

Most of the paintings are collaborations between Arc staff and persons served by Arc. “The artists take a lot of pride in what they do and they are

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Students take turns climbing into a John Deere tractor during Ag Day. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

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very talented,” said Lindsay Swihart, Senior Vice President of Programs and Services.

“It’s fun for them to be able to show that to others. I think the community responds very well.

Not everyone realizes what we do here, so this is just a piece of it that they get to see. I believe that they rally around this and say, ‘Wow, this is really great that you guys do this,’ and they can see how talented our consumers really are.”

Money received by the 2018 art show provided the funds for all of the artists supplies and framing.

This year, some of the proceeds will also be used as awards for the top three artists.

The art work will be judged this year by Amy Ford and Diane Morris. Prize money in the amounts of $75, $50, and $25 will be awarded to first, second, and third place, respectively.

Borders and Beyond gallery provided Arc with a discount on matting and framing.

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WPD concerned about citizen watch groups

Plans underway for ARC’s annual art show

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Artists from Arc of Wabash County hold a painting that they worked on together. From left to right, Richard Hundt, Russell Decker, and Grace Parker. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Bob Brinson and his woodworking group made a total of 75 frames for this year’s event free of charge.

Paintings may be purchased and taken home the night of the

art show. Cash and checks are the only forms of payment accepted. Following the reception on Nov. 1, the paintings will be on display until the end of November.

Recently, citizens of Wabash have been creating neighborhood crime watch pages in order to band people together to keep an eye on neighborhoods and report any suspicious activity to the page to make others aware.

Amelia Delcamp, a worried mother in Wabash, has started a Facebook page called Neighborhood Watch In or Around Wabash, Indiana.

Delcamp is hoping that this page will aide in creating a safer community for the children of Wabash to grown up in.

“When I was a kid I could go outside and not have to worry about empty drug needles,” said Delcamp.

“I also didn’t have to worry about strangers coming up to me and trying to talk to me. I could just be a kid playing outside until the street lights came on. I want my two kids and everyone’s kids in Wabash County and surrounding areas to be safe to play outside again like it was when I was a kid and not have to worry about the dangers that come with playing outside.”

The page is set up to be secure and safe for people to post about dangerous situations and suspicions that they have. Delcamp has made it so that people who want to join the page have to answer a series of questions before being able to join the (continued on page 5)

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Youngsters from around the community try their hand at robotics, thanks to the Metropolitan School District of Wabash County. The district’s Robotics teams set up demonstrations on Miami Street on Friday night as part of the October First Friday celebration. The monthly event, sponsored by Wabash Marketplace Inc., draws hundreds of individuals to the downtown area each month. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Parkview Wabash earns honor Parkview Wabash Hospital is ranked second in the nation on Modern Healthcare’s list of the 2019 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

This award program identifies and recognizes the top 75 outstanding employers in the healthcare industry nationwide.

“What an honor,” Parkview Wabash President Marilyn Custer-Mitchell said.

“We are thrilled to receive this national recognition. It’s a tremendous affirmation of our efforts to engage co-workers in

shaping our environment of care. Our front-line co-workers and leaders work hand-in-hand to organize activities that build cohesiveness and effectiveness as a team.

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only excel in their own development, but contribute to the mission of improving care delivery,” said Aurora Aguilar, editor of Modern Healthcare.

“An appreciation – and dedication – to their organization’s mission was one of the most common refrains from employees filling out surveys this year.”

Modern Healthcare partners with the Best Companies Group on the assessment process, which includes an extensive employee survey. The national rankings were announced Sept.

26 at the 2019 Best Places to Work in Healthcare awards gala at the Renaissance Dallas.

The complete list of this year’s winners is available on Modern Healthcare’s website.

The Ingles are joined by family and friends during a memorial service for their children Aliva, Mason and Xzavier. Photo by Don Hurd

Family, friends gather to remember 3 siblings ROCHESTER — It was a time of remembrance and healing as family and friends came together to honor the memory of the three young siblings whose lives who were tragically lost Oct. 30, 2018.

Alivia Stahl, and Mason and Xzavier Ingle were remembered during a beautiful service conducted at Good Funeral Home in Rochester.

Chaplain Teri White provided an uplifting message of hope for the attendees dealing the loss of the children. Sara Dye, Mentone Elementary teacher, spoke about Alivia and how Alivia would walk her brothers to class.

Tricia Sloma, WNDU broadcast-

er, provided a timeline on the progress of the MAX Strong School Bus Safety law that was set in place because of the loss of Alivia, Mason and Xzavier.

Lastly, the Ingle family spoke to the attendees and thanked everyone for their love, support and prayers. There wasn't a dry eye in the room as Selena Stahl spoke and remembered her siblings.

The family also presented the first ever MAX Strong Community Commitment award to Jeri Good.

Good worked closely with the Ingle family after the tragedy. As the service ended a tree dedication and balloon release were performed in memory of the children.

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WMI names director

Andrea Zwiebel was unanimously approved at the September Board Meeting of Wabash Marketplace to succeed Steve Downs as executive director of the organization.

Zwiebel assumed her new role effective Oct. 1, 2019.

Founded in 1981, Wabash Marketplace focuses on downtown revitalization. Downs has been leading Marketplace since October of 2015.

While executive director, he coordinated the organization’s involvement in the rehabilitation of a number of downtown buildings, specifically the Bedford and Bradley buildings, the Small Business Revolution, the $1.3 million downtown facade program, a significant increase in Marketplace membership, and creation of the Deluxe Corporation Grant and Loan Fund as a tool to support downtown small businesses owners. “ W a b a s h Marketplace, Inc. is eternally grateful for Steve’s time, passion, and leadership throughout arguably the most successful period in our organization’s history,” WMI Board President Dylan Reynolds said.

“From his success with Deluxe for Small Business Revolution to ensuring the safety and revitalization of the Bedford and

ANDREA ZWIEBEL Bradley buildings, Steve’s monumental efforts in his tenure with WMI will never be forgotten.”

Downs said, “I sincerely appreciate the o p p o r t u n i t y Marketplace has given me to serve as its executive director, and I am extremely grateful for the support of our membership and board of directors. This is a wonderful organization, and I am very proud of the role it is playing in our community. Andrea will do a great job as we move forward.”

Zwiebel joined the staff at Wabash Marketplace in October of last year.

Zwiebel is a long-time Marketplace volunteer, serving on the board of directors and chairing the design committee.

Zwiebel also served as grant administrator for both rounds of OCRA’s Place Based Investment Fund project. She was influential in developing the public art master plan.

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ate of Hillsdale College and a Wabash resident.

“It has been a delight working with Wabash Marketplace and I am thrilled to step into the Executive Director role,” she said. “There are big plans for 2020 and beyond!”

W a b a s h Marketplace also welcomed two new parttime staff members this summer with the addition of Kryston Henderson as Events Specialist and Market Master, and Natalie Dilling as Community Coordinator.

Henderson brings energy to coordinating First Fridays and Farmers’ Market, as well as other events.

She is a Wabash native and has become a valued team-member of Wabash Marketplace.

The newest team member, Dilling, relocated to Wabash as a downtown resident.

Her experience of living downtown has been transformative and she is committed to helping downtown thrive.

W a b a s h Marketplace facilitates revitalization efforts in downtown Wabash as a nationally accredited Main Street community.

The organization will be moving its office to the newly- renovated Bedford building in late 2019 to better serve and promote downtown Wabash.

Troxel Equipment and Tri Green Tractor have merged together as one and are now TTG Equipment. Owners are (from left) Jameson Ringger, Jason Pearson, Dave Troxel and Rex Riggs.

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Troxel, Tri Green Tractor merge On Sept. 5, 2019, John Deere Company announced the business merger of Troxel Equipment and Tri Green Tractor to form TTG Equipment.

Both companies are long time family owned John Deere dealerships serving their respective communities with John Deere agricultural, turf, and compact construction Equipment.

Troxel has been serving the needs of customers in Northeast Indiana since the 1960s with locations in Bluffton, Huntington and Wabash.

Tri Green Tractor was created in 2011 by a merger of three John Deere dealers in Northcentral Indiana — Harper Implement, Green Power Inc. and Jackson-Lee-Pearson.

TTG Equipment’s nine locations include

Bluffton, Flora, F r a n k f o r t , Huntington, Lafayette Turf, Logansport, Swayzee Ag, Swayzee Turf, and Wabash.

The company’s CEO is Dave Troxel with board of directors including Dave Troxel, Jameson Ringger, Jason Pearson, Patti Troxel and Rex Riggs.

TTG Equipment employs more than 200 people throughout the region as they continue their heritage in the John Deere agribusiness,

turf and compact construction business, as well as the grain handling business.

“This merger of our two companies becomes a tremendous benefit to all parties concerned,” said Troxel.

“This includes our long-standing and future customers, our employees and our communities. Both companies are family owned, and the values we share made this a perfect match for our future growth in the agricultural, turf, and

compact construction business. I’m excited about this great opportunity.”

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City delays home demolition for 60 days

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Wabash man will have to wait another 60 days to learn whether his house will be demolished.

The man, Scott Hearn, received the reprieve for the structure at 112 E. Main St., after Indiana Landmarks intervened in the matter.

In September, the Wabash Board of Public Works and Safety ordered the home to be demol-

ished. However, the board gave Hearn 30 days to get with Indiana Landmarks to determine if the home could be saved. Hearn and the board have been going back and forth for nearly a year about the structure.

On Thursday, Paul Hayden director of the Indiana Landmarks’ Northeast field office, asked for a 60-day extension, noting that he had only been contacted about the matter the previous week. He said the extension will allow his office

to determine if, among other things, it was feasible to refurbish the home.

“We were aware of the demolition order you had against 112 E Main,” he told the board. “I had the opportunity to speak with the owner, Scott Hearn, about a week ago, and did a tour of the property.”

Hayden said he was aware the kitchen on the back of the structure was razed.

“But what I wanted to do was familiarize myself with the historic struc-

ture that is there right now.”

The home dates back to the 1880s, he believes.

“I was pleased on my tour, that I did from the second floor all the way to the basement ... that structurally it did appear sound,” Hayden said.

The home does need updates in such things as plumbing, heating, electrical, floors, kitchens and baths.

“Indiana Landmarks has limited interest in this property at this

time,” Hayden said. “I need to take some more time to do some research on it.”

Hearn has agreed to donate the home to Indiana Landmarks if it can be saved, Hayden told the board.

If it works on the property, Indiana Landmarks will seek grants to make the updates, then will sell the property to make it a viable property in the City of Wabash.

He estimates that updates would cost about

$40,000, and that the home would sell for roughly $225,000.

Hayden is to update the board by its meeting on Dec. 5 on what Indiana Landmarks plans to do with the building, if anything.

In another matter, the board found at 453 E. Main St. unsafe and ordered it to be demolished. The home is owned by DMI Consulting.

The city will seek bids for the demolition.

Measure changes eligibility for Legion membership President Donald Trump signed the Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Services (LEGION) Act into law on July 30, to open the door to all veterans who have honorably served in the United States Military on federal active duty any time since Dec. 7, 1941, to join the world’s largest wartime veter-

ans service organization, the American Legion.

Until recently, membership in The American Legion depended on whether the Veteran served during specific dates that Congress designated as periods of war.

These dates spanned periods during World War II (Dec. 7, 1941 – Dec. 31, 1946), the Korean War (June 25, 1950 – Jan. 31, 1955), Vietnam (Feb. 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975), Lebanon/Grenada (Aug. 24, 1982 – July 31, 1984), Panama (Dec. 20, 1989 – Jan. 31, 1990), and the Persian Gulf War (Aug. 2, 1990 – current).

“The gaps in the war eras were largely during the Cold War, a time when threats to U.S. national security was real, especially to the men and women serving in uniform,” said Allen Connelly, Commander of The American Legion Department of Indiana.

Overall, about 1,600 U.S. servicemembers

were killed or wounded in hostile operations during periods that were not previously recognized as times of war by the federal government.

The new law states that the United States has been in a period of constant warfare since Dec. 7, 1941, the day the Japanese Empire bombed Pearl Harbor and brought the United States into World War II. The American Legion’s eligibility criteria immediately changed from seven war eras to two: April 6, 1917 to Nov. 11, 1918, and Dec. 7, 1941, to a time later determined by the federal government.

The law’s jpurney began Feb. 14 when Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., introduced S. 504, along with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. A companion measure, H.R. 1641, was introduced in the House by Reps. Lou Correa, DCalif., and Ben Cline, R-Va. Steven Connor, the Commander of Post 15 said, “The passage of the LEGION Act

allows approximately 4.2 million veterans the access to American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible. We are excited to welcome these heroes into our ranks.

This is where they belong.”

The American Legion, Department of Indiana is comprised of more than 76,000 military service veterans who have served honorably during times of military conflict in defense of their nation since 1919 and more than 1.8 million members nationwide.

The Indiana American Legion has represented veterans from every major conflict since World War I to Iraq and Afghanistan within it’s membership and provides free representation to 63,000 of the 87,500 service connected disabled veterans in Indiana for Veterans Affairs benefits. The Indiana Legion produces more than 73 percent of the

claims work done in the state, bringing back $1,303,585 (National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics) to the Hoosier economy, free of charge, regardless of membership.

From the veterans rehabilitation, patriotic youth scholarship programs, veterans legislative advocacy and the promotion of a strong National Defense, The Hoosier American Legion has changed lives for our veterans, their families and our Indiana communities for more than 100 years.

For more information on The American Legion Department of Indiana and how you can help change lives in our Hoosier Veteran community, please visit indianalegion.org, or visit your local American Legion Post.

For additional information of how you can join the American Legion, please visit indianalegion.org/join.

Timbercrest Terrace to be dedicated on Sunday NORTH MANCHESTER — Longtime Timbercrest Senior Living

Community CEO David Lawrenz will be honored Sunday, Oct. 13.

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family contributed over $400,000 in honor of Lawrenz for his 43 years of service at Timbercrest. Those donations helped create the Terrace, a fully-accessible courtyard between Health Care and Crestwood, featuring an open gazebo and a pergola overlooking a terracegarden and Timbercrest Drive.

Wheelchair-friendly sidewalks allow Health Care and Crestwood residents room to enjoy the beauty of creation.

A dedication ceremony will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 13, on the Terrace. Access is through the Health Care Activity Room.

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Fourth graders pet a horse during one of the presentations of Ag Day. Photo by Mandy Underwood.

Ag Day

up in the spring with what we call ‘Ag in the Classroom’,” he said.

“During that, we review the stations that they are going through right now and, believe it or not, they get about 100 percent retention. Even after three or four months and Christmas and Thanksgiving, they still remember this stuff, which never ceases to impress me.”

York hopes that Ag Day provides the students with knowledge about agriculture and where their food and

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“Unfortunately, a lot of kids don’t actually know where their food comes from, so this is a broad stroke of everything from bees to cows to pigs to horses. They even go to a pizza station and learn where all of the ingredients come from,” said York.

The stations also touch on the economic impacts of agriculture in Wabash County to show the students all aspects of the industry.

Northfield freshman, Karson Pratt

NM church to host blood drive Oct. 17 NORTH MANCHESTER — The North Manchester Church of the Brethren, 1306 N. Beckley St., will host the next Red Cross blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.

Scheduled appointments are available by calling 800-733-2767.

Walk-ins are also always welcome.

Those wishing to donate blood should either take their donor card or some other form of positive identification.

Anyone attending the blood drive without either of these forms of identification will not be eligible to donate. Sixteen yearold individuals are now eligible to donate blood in Indiana if they have a consent form the Red Cross which is also signed by their parent.

The Red Cross wel-

comes the public to give blood and help save lives. There is also an opportunity to become a regular donor and give blood every eight weeks.

was volunteering during the day to teach the students about pigs and the role they play in the agriculture field.

“The kids seem like they like [Ag Day], they are asking some really good questions,” said Pratt. “We hope this day gets some kids interested in agriculture and especially 4-H because that is an experience that I think kids need.”

The kids were all attentive and interested with hands raised to answer and ask

questions at each station.

“We sure do appreciate the schools for allowing their kids to come out here,” York told The Paper.

“We only get two days a year with these kids and so we appreciate that the kids are allowed to come out here and learn about what we do on the farm as farmers. We take a lot of pride in what we do. I think that is reflected in the kids and how they receive these stations.”

group. She did this so that the people who are joining the group are joining for the right reasons.

Another page, separate from Delcamp’s, is the Wabash Indiana Theft and Crime page.

The Wabash Police Department, through Capt. Matt Benson, the department’s Public Information Officer, released a statement on Oct. 1 in response to the Wabash Indiana Theft and Crime Page.

The statement reads: “In recent days, it has come to the Wabash Police Department’s attention that individuals in the community have been recruiting citizens to join a group that will patrol areas of the City during the nighttime hours.

“While the Wabash Police Department commends those who are committed to a safe community, citizens who volunteer have been asked to ‘record, report, and question.’ Volunteers have also been told that they will be given a unique badge that will be easily identified by law enforcement. America was

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“People, depending on their age, have the right to be out in public at any time. By no means does the Wabash Police Department condone volunteer citizens to approach, stop and question people no matter what time of day.

“There are inherent risks in doing this and the detention of any individual should be left to Law Enforcement. If a citizen observes suspicious behavior, they should immediately contact the police by calling 563-1111. Call 911 if it is an emergency.”

There are many instances that crimes have been reported on social media, but never reported to the Wabash Police Department, the statement noted.

“The Wabash Police Department will then investigate the matter,” it continued.

“Some encounters with suspicious individuals can turn violent in an instant.

Law enforcement officers are trained and equipped to deal with these situations.

Wearing a unique badge may allow law enforcement to know who these volunteers are, but could be confusing to individuals they may encounter, putting the volunteers’ safety at risk.

That is the last thing a member of the Wabash Police Department wants to happen.

“Members of this department have taken an oath to protect and serve this community, and we take that oath seriously. Our officers work diligently to keep Wabash a safe place to live.

The Wabash Police Department asks that if you see something suspicious call for the police and allow us to investigate. We want everyone to be safe.”

At this time, the page is still active and people continue to post about situations they find concerning or suspicious.

Benson told The Paper of Wabash County, “The police department is all for maintaining a safe community, but we are concerned for citizens safety.”

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Chair Affair officials thank participants Dear Editor: The 2019 Chair Affair is in the record books. A little rain, creative entries and an awesome group of festival goers.

We want to thank our 2019 sponsors, Guenin Law and WINGS, etc.

We appreciate them and their generosity.

Events like the Chair Affair and The Wabash Garden Fest cannot continue without our wonderful sponsors.

Our auction recipients, Wabash County Christmas Spirit and the YMCA Sports Scholarships each received $600 from our auction.

Congratulations to WKUZ, 95.9 and their “Rocking for a Cure” entry for taking first place in the Business Category.

Second place was awarded to 85 HOPE. In the Individual Category, Monica Sparling came out on top, winning that category. Second place

went to Lottie Smith.

Wabash County Festival Queen, Danielle Sparling chose the entry by Lisa Betzner as her favorite. Indiana State Festivals Queen, Madison Millick picked the entry by LifeBridge Senior Program, Parkview Wabash Hospital as her choice.

We want to thank Tony Stout Auctioneering Service for donating his time and talent to auction our chairs and Wabash Hardware for donating the tent to protect our chairs. We also want to thank our prize donors Wabash Pizza King, Wabash Pizza Hut, Harvey Hinklemeyers, Indiana and Friends, Lady of the House

Salon, WKUZ and donations from committee members.

Thank you to Wabash Garden Fest for partnering with us and making the Chair Affair an important part of the festival.

It never gets old seeing the creative entries, watching the people look at the chairs and then being a part of the auction.

We even auctioned off kisses from our local and state queens this year. Congratulations to Dan Sparling for winning those cheek kisses!

If you haven’t participated in some way, either by creating an entry, voting for your favorite or being a part of the auction, you are missing a fun time.

It’s never too early to start planning for your 2020 chair. We’ll see you the third Saturday in August for another fun festival and Chair Affair. – The Chair Affair Committee

James Willett (top photo, from left), WINGS. Etc. Chair Affair Co-Sponsor; Sara Correll (second from right) Chair Affair representative, and Mark Guenin of Chair Affair co-sponsor Guenin Law Office, present a check to Wabash County Christmas Spirit representatives Ronda Moore and Kristen Tackett.

Wabash County YMCA representative Patty Godfroy (right photo, from left) accepts a check from Chris Benson, Chair Affair representative.

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Hobbs thanks many community members, groups Dear Editor: How do you write a thank you note to an entire community?

How do you adequately thank a group of people who have come together to bring love and light to someone whose path had darkened just a bit?

How do you let them know that every card, every gift, every prayer, every positive vibe and conveyance of hope brought with it an energy of encouragement at just the right times?

I don’t know exactly, but this seems to be a good place to start.

Thank you, Wabash. Thank you for the fundraisers, the cards, the support; for the phone calls, the texts, and the visits.

Thank you for food delivered, laughs shared, and tears shed together through both the certainties and the unknowns of this journey.

I can’t name everyone, but there are a couple of groups that I want to highlight: Thank you to the Eclectic Shoppe, the

Wabash Elks Lodge, and the Presbyterian Church for putting together teams of people to provide fundraisers to help with my expenses.

Thank you to Parkview (Fort Wayne and Wabash) for the incredible care they continue to provide; most especially to the infusion team at Parkview Wabash.

Thank you for neighboring well, I appreciate each and every one of you.

Journey On. – Liz Hobbs, Wabash

Dam 2 Dam is fantastic event Dear Editor: On Sept. 8, I returned from Indianapolis to my home town to take part in the Dam 2 Dam ride.

Although I have biked in Indiana for the past 30 plus years this was my first time for this event.

I am proud to say the old home town has put on an event that is comparable in every way to rides like The Hilly Hundred, the Apple Cider Century, the Amish Land and Lakes, the Wabash River Run and the Hope Ride.

The overall communications, the variety of routes, the color coded route maps and route markings, the meals and snack foods and the handsomely designed T-shirt ... and the very reasonable entry fee ... made this an over the top event!

While a flare up of a back issues and the rain cut my route to a very short ride, it did give me plenty of time to talk with the friendly organizers while my buddy rode the metric century.

Special recognition to Christine Flohr, her staff and army of volunteers for the presentation of a truly 5-star event.

I will be back. - Bob Marks, Indianapolis

WACT officials appreciate support

Dear Editor: The Wabash Area Community Theater board members and the cast of “Mamma Mia” would like to thank the citizens of Wabash and the surrounding community for the support of our fall musical.

The enthusiasm for the show was great and the attendance was even greater.

We would like to acknowledge Craig and Carolyn Winegardner who were inadvertently misrepresented in our Program.

We appreciate all of our wonderful donors who help to make this program possible. — Bev Vanderpool and Beth Miller, Producers

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SHS class has 40th reunion: The Southwood High School Class of 1979 had its 40th class reunion on Sept. 28 at the Izaak Walton League, Somerset. Attending were (front, from left) Lori Halderman VerMaas, Donna Snodgrass Slocum; Kevin Bakehorn (second row, from left), Judy Parson Bakehorn, James Campbell, Kerry Heiser, Marty Mercer Striker, Angela Bussert Patrick, Bonnie Frank Keen, Roxanne Brady Shears,

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Cheryl Roach Jackson, Theresa Crampton Music, Rebecca Coppock Chalfant, LuAnn Dale Sparks, Amy Burkins, Randy Cox, Debbie Welch King, Harvey Short; David Blair (back row, from left), Terry Roser, James Thomas, Daniel Rapp, Christopher Renn, Kerry Bowman, Mark Keen, Curtis Eppley, Jeffery Bakehorn, Gregory Dawes, Brian Arven, Kenneth Marsh, Kim Keffaber Baker and Richard King.

Class has 70th reunion: The Chester High School Class of 1949 recently had its 70th class reunion at the Timbercrest Courthyard Dining Room. Eight members of the class of 30 students attendend. Those present were Barbara (Barker) Piper (front row, from left), Louella (Blocher) Wrightsman, Marilyn Garrison; Virginia (Brandenburg) Miller (back row, from left) Lois (Cunningham) Dickerhoff, Ann (Snavely) Rehrig, Carolyn (Garrison) Quinn and Marie (Betten) Niccum.

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Pictured are newly installed Wabash Kiwanis Club President Eric Seaman (from left), 2019 Wabash Kiwanian of the Year Anita Roos and Past President Cary Coppler

Kiwanis Club gets new officers The Wabash Kiwanis Club kicked off its new year on Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a series of important recognitions and installments.

Cary Coppler, who served as the club’s president for a year, formally turned over leadership to Eric Seaman, who recently served a year as the club’s president-elect.

Also in attendance for the Tuesday meeting was Mart Smith, the lieutenant governor for the Potawatomi Division of Indiana District of Kiwanis, of which the Wabash Kiwanis Club is a member.

Smith officially installed Seaman in as the club’s board president during Tuesday’s meeting.

As president, Seaman will lead the club’s weekly lunches at the Honeywell Center, along with its monthly board meetings, among other responsibilities.

“I have high, attainable goals,” Seaman said. “I want our weekly attendance at our meetings to increase. I want to see a jump in our membership. I want us to continue to make a difference in the world and our community here in

Wabash. I want us to have a lot of fun and fellowship.

“We’re going to continue to be a great club. That’s what I’m most excited about. We’re approaching the 100-year anniversary of our club’s existence in January, so these are exciting times to be a member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club.”

During the club’s weekly lunch on Tuesday, Coppler, in his final act as president, also named the Wabash club’s 2019 Kiwanian of the Year. Anita Roos, who serves as the treasurer for the Club’s Board of Directors, was given the award by Coppler for her assistance in another successful year for the local service organization.

“I would like to thank the club for all of their support throughout the year,” Coppler said, “and a special thank you to Kiwanian of the Year Anita Roos.

“I am also looking forward to everything that Eric has to offer the club this year.”

Roos added, ““As a sevenyear member of the Wabash Kiwanis Club, I have the opportunity to assist the com-

munity in serving children in our area as well as around the world.

“I also enjoy serving on the board, as well as assisting on our various club projects.

What a surprise. Thank you, Cary Coppler!”

Maia Brainard was also installed as board vice president on Tuesday, beginning a multi-year commitment as a board officer that will have her in charge of certain aspects of the club’s activities in the coming years.

Coming off of the board was outgoing past president Wendy Frazier and board member Ellen Mock. Coppler will take Frazier’s place on the board as past president, while Brittany Hanna will take Mock’s position on the Board.

The mission of the Wabash Kiwanis Club is to serve the local community though various service and fundraising projects, with a focus on children. The club does this through its annual Pancake Day fundraiser, selling concessions at the Wabash County 4H Fair and several other initiatives.

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ZAY WELCOMES DONATO TO THE SENATE: State Sen. Andy Zay (RHuntington, right) welcomes State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport, left) to the Senate upon her taking the oath of office Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Senate Chamber. “I look forward to working with Stacey this upcoming session on various issues impacting the state of Indiana,” Zay said. “I’m confident she will represent Senate District 18 well, and I wish her the best going into her first session as a legislator.” Photo provided

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Manchester, Wabash meet in Unified football

By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@nmpaper.com NORTH MANCHESTER — The scoreboard said 66-52 but both Manchester and Wabash Unified flag football teams were winners Thursday, Oct. 2.

Both teams are in their first year in the newly IHSAA approved sport and both were ready to play Thursday.

The teams competed a week earlier against Tippecanoe Valley and Warsaw, but not against each other.

“We thought it made sense to play so we quickly put this game together and it worked out,” Wabash High School Principal Kyle Wieland said.

Playing in front of nearly 100 fans, both

teams were greeted by the MHS cheerleaders as they were introduced.

“It’s just a great thing for both schools and allows all students an opportunity to compete and represent their respective schools,” Manchester High School Athletic Director Eric Screeton said.

Unified Sports enables persons with and without intellectual disabilities to participate on the same team for sports training and competition as part of the “ C h a m p i o n s Together” partnership between the IHSAA and Special Olympics Indiana, according to a press release from the IHSAA. Unified Flag Football, played on a 25-yard by 40-yard field, is five-on-five with three athletes

April McGuire runs the football for Manchester’s Unified flag football team against Wabash Thursday, Oct. 3. Photo by Eric Christiansen

and two unified partners to a side.

Manchester trav-

Jaime Thompson drops back for a pass for Wabash’s Unified flag football team against Manchester Thursday, Oct. 3. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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Southwood's Braden Sweet was the overall winner in the boys varsity race. Photos by Don Hurd

Apax boys win TRC title Led by four runners in the top ten, the Wabash boys varsity cross country team won the Three Rivers Conference team championship with 38 points, Saturday, Oct. 5 at Manchester.

Manchester finished third with 74 points, Southwood was fifth with 124 point, while Northfield was one runner short to field a complete team.

Wabash For Wabash, Derek Vogel cross the finish line second overall with a time of 16:42.79. Joining Vogel in the top ten and earning all-conference honors were Jarrett Wilson in seventh place in 17:31.18, Blakley Cole in eighth

place in 17:32.97, and Dave Ford in 10th place in 17:39.76.

Just behind them were Caleb Callahan in 11th place in 17:44.55, Wyatt Davis in 18th place in 18:30.72, and Caelan McDougle in 21st place in 18:50.51.

Also for Wabash were Ethan Kocher in 18:59.98, Eli Callahan in 19:07.70, Jacob Fuchs in 19:33.01, Lincoln Saldivar in 20:06.74, Ethan Berry in 20:09.73, Jaxon Barnett in 21:21.82, Zach Reed in 21:38.30, and Brodie Craft in 22:48.82.

Manchester The Squires were led by Carter Bedke in third place in 16:55.62 which put him on the (continued on page 11

Northfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alyssa McKillip led Wabash County runners in the girls varsity race.

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Mackenzie Day (7) and Ali Sites collide after returning the ball for Manchester in its match against Southwood. Photo by Joseph Slacian

NHS, SHS win county matchups The Northfield volleyball team swept Manchester 25-19, 259, 25-21 Tuesday, Oct. 1.

For Northfield Morgan Meyer had 11 points and four digs, Kenzie Baer had 11 points and 12 digs, Elise Gottschalk had nine points and 21 digs, Addi Baker had six points, nine kills and 23 digs, and Abigail Hunter had four points, six kills, 19 assists and eight digs.

For Manchester, Mackenzie Day had seven points, and two assists, Andrea Kahn had four kills and five digs, Aubree Lambert had five kills, Lydia Greer had four digs, and Zoey Ream had six points and three digs.

Northfield won the JV match 25-12, 25-11.

Oliva Curry had five points and five digs, Courtney Dutton had 11 digs, and Avery Shrider had eigth digs and two points.

For Manchester, Allison Zartman had five kills and nine digs, Anna Zartman had three digs and 14 assists, Mackenzy Meyer had eight kills, Lauren Barrett had

nine digs, and Blake Drasny had four kills and seven digs.

Southwood 3, Manchester 0 Southwood swept Manchester 25-15, 2514, 29-27 Thursday, Oct. 3.

Erin Lehner had 12 points, three aces, four digs and three kills, while Reese Shepherd had three points, 24 digs, Allison Steele had nine service points, 15 assists and three digs, Alli Lopez had 10 points, 13 assists and five digs, and Erin McGouldrick had 11 kills and four blocks.

For the Squires, Ali Sites had four points and 20 digs, Allison Zartman had six points, Day had nine kill and four digs, Greer had five points and eight digs, Kline had seven points, 12 assists and 12 digs, and Ondrla had 11 digs.

JV Manchester won the JV contest 25-20, 25-24.

Anna Zartman had 13 points and seven digs, Allison Zartman had four kills and seven digs, Drasny had seven kills and 14 digs, and Barrett had

13 digs.

For Southwood, Trista Roser had seven points and eight digs, Alaina Winer had seven digs and five assists, Kylie Ray had four assists and five digs, Ella Hauper had five service points and six points, Mya Denney had five points, while Marissa Metzger had two points and three digs.

SHS Invitational The Knights went 22 on the day at its own tournament Saturday, Oct. 5 with wins over Kokomo and Northrop and 3-set losses to Frankfort and Muncie Central.

Southwood started the day with a 21-25, 25-18, 15-9 win over Kokomo.

McGouldrick had nine kills, followed by Lehner with eight points and 12 digs, Lopez with six points and nine assists and Steele with six points, 16 assists and six digs.

The Knights dropped a 20-25, 25-12, 15-8 decision to Frankfort in the second match.

Shepherd had 17 digs and two points, Steele had seven points, seven digs and 10 assists, and Lopez had seven digs.

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all-conference team.

Raven King was 12th place in 18:03.87, Cade Jones in 15th place in 18:19.07, Jonathan Eberly in 20th place in 18:49.45, Raice Martin in 24th place in 19:05.10, Lane Stetzel in 25th place in 19:05.95, and Reece Adamiec in 27th place in 19:17.64.

Also for Manchester were Kaden Dillon in 19:42.02, Mario Romero in 19:46.46, Kedrick Metzger in 19:54.80, Elijah Burlingame in 20:00.81, Caden Marcum in 22:17.09, and Gavin Mize in 22:55.29.

Southwood Southwoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Braden Sweet was the overall winner with a time of 16:11.24 to make AllTRC. Also for the Knights were Jacob Marlow in 16th place in 18:19.57, Nathan Lehner in 30th place in 19:36.24, Weslee Nelson in 37th place in 20:07.32, and Devin Danzy in 40th place in 20:33.97, Landon Topliff in 20:52.31, Brayden Smith in 21:51.08, and Skylar Amos in 22:37.54.

Northfield For Northfield, Andrew Burns in 17:33.32, Grant Dale in 18:48.44, Karson Pratt in 21:56.16, and Ben Kissell in 22.17.12.

Girls varsity The Manchester girls varsity team finished second with 51 points. The Squires were the only Wabash County team to field a complete team.

Manchester The Squires were led by Kambree Cashdollar in sixth place in 20:40.67, followed by Halle Briner in seventh place in 20:42.49, and Josie Briner in ninth place in 21:21.30, with all three earning all-conference honors.

Skye McCullough finished 14th in 22:26.06, Maddy Evans in 15th place in 22:29.69, Sydney Diefenbaugh in 16th place in 22:37.30, and Carissa Edwards in 17th place in 22:43.30.

Also for Manchester were Kiera Hatfield in 22:57.09, Anna Markham in 23:36.11, and Ainsley West in 24:31.13.

Northfield Alyssa McKillip led the Norse in 20:00.81, followed by Allysa Haupert in 27:09.06, and Faye Satterhwaite in 38:02.87.

Southwood Southwood was led by Aleia Sweet in 22:25.92, followed by Monica Hobson in 23:24.24, and Mariah Brown in 24:24.70.

Wabash The Apaches were led by

Camille Kugler in 24:15.28, followed by Angel Wehrly in 24:24.16, Sierra Hall in 25:03.08, and Grace La Mar in 27:10.41.

The Wabash junior high boys cross country team won the team title at the Running Rivers Conference meet with 34 points. Manchester placed third with 98 points, Southwood was fifth with 125, and Northfield was sixth with 146 points.

Wabash The Apaches were led by Toyr Guenin-Hodson in second place overall in 19:48.96, Chase Howard in third place in 10:49.77, Kaden Vogel in seventh place in 11:00.60, Bobby Shull in 10th place in 11:08.38, Drew Guenin-Hodson in 12th place in 11:20.70, Trevor Daughtry in 13th place in 11:22.11, and Nick Perkins in 14th place in 11:25.37.

Also for Wabash were Quintin Coe in 11:36.82, Trey Thrush in 11:41.39, Jace Bullins in 11:52.76, Colton Schuler in 12:04.51, Braydon French in 12:38.13, Isaiah Cordes in 12:40.59, Coleson Kugler in 12:40.66, Braxten Lakin in 13:14.05, Kristian Stanton in 14:15.26, Maverick Sommers in 15:45.13, Kaden Rosen in 16:15.46, and Levi Fairchild in 19:35.08.

Manchester The Squires were led by Jacob Hesting in fourth place in 10:51.20, followed by Kyler Dale in fifth place in 10:55.92, Trey Howard in 22nd place in 11:49.46, Caleb Smith in 26th place in 12:09.13, Caedmon Roth in 41st place in 13:07.61, and Kenneth Martin in 46th place in 13:59.22.

Southwood Southwood was led by Casey Boardman in ninth place in 11:06.85, followed by Cooper Drake in 21st place in 11:48.18, Will Winter in 29th place in 12:17.95, Landon Mitchell in 32nd place in 12:30.18, Luke Andrews in 34th place in 12:37.96, in Carter Winget in 51st in 15:24.65.

Northfield The Norse were led by Jaden Baer in 20th place in 11:48.13, Ryan Brunett in 24th place 12:00.86, Taylen Barlow in 28th place in 12:12.83, Steven Kowalczuk in 30th place 12:26.87, Luke Haupert in 44th place in 13:44.35, Lucis Bever in 47th place in 14:06.88, and Xavier Roark in 48th place in 14:1.69.

Girls Manchester placed second in the junior high girls race

with 41 points. Northfield finished in fourth place with 107 points, Wabash was seventh with 179 points. Southwood didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t field a complete team.

Manchester Ayla Cashdollar led the Squires by finishing first overall in 11:21.48, followed by Jordyn Gephart in third place in 11:45.83, Zoe Gephart in fifth place in 11:53.92, Peyton Ream in 14th place in 12:56.30, Kadence Fox in 18th place 13:05.43, Macy Greer in 20th place 13:07.62, and Miriam Struble-Hedstrom in 22nd place in 13:23.25.

Also for the Squires were Ariana Cook in 13:30.76, Evyn Fox in 13:32.26, Izzy Renz in 13:41.61, Case Blevins in 13:44.19, Paulie Martin in 13:46.14, Lauryn Reichenbach in 14:01.81, Joanna Eberly in 14:19.26, Makayla Marcum in 14:53.87, Juli Diaz in 15:21.10, Allie Evans in 16:15.43, Bella Bedolla in 16:47.34, Leighton Duffy in 18:16.59, and Kalzei Fox in 21:48.67.

Northfield Mara Zolman led the Norse in 12th place in 12:44.10, Madeline Moore in 19th place in 13:06.05, Trinity Bever in 21st place in 13:08.40, Gracie Dale in 25th place in 13:50.64, and Anna Kissel in 30th place in 14:06.52.

Shatay Niccum finished in 16:04.90 followed by Allie Pinkerton in 19:49.83, and Zarla Dunn in 20:24.85.

Wabash The Apaches were led by Ivy Beamer in 24th place in 13:49.78, followed by Ashleigh Hadley in 33rd place in 14:57.16, Ava Bishir in 38th place in 15:45.23, Olivia Shelton in 40th place in 16:41.66, Maya Howard in 44th place in 18:47.32, and Karina Hernandez in 46th place in 20:57.60.

Southwood Jalya Corn finished in 16:07.88 for the Knights, and Laci Fletcher finished in 16:57.54.

Fifth grade Among fifth graders for Northfield, Laney Haupert finished in 13:09.20, followed by Emme Hanes in 13:58.45, Mikayla Meyer in 15:17.15, and Mallory Tart in 15:21.66.

For Southwood, Jaiya Corn finished in 16:07.88 and Laci Fletcher ran in 16:57.54.

Audri Shidler led Wabash in 14:30.54, followed by Chloe Cooper in 14:39.96, and Mia Fairchild in 15:32.22.

All county FB teams win

By The Papre staff All four Wabash County football teams came out victorious Friday, Oct. 4.

Wabash trailed North Miami for most of its Three Rivers Conference match-up, the Apaches took the lead early in the fourth quarter and held on for a 32-27 win.

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Wabash hosts Maconqauah Friday at 7 p.m.

The Norse overcame a quick Rochester start to slowly pull away for a 40-21 conference win Friday.

Northfield hosts Whitko Friday at 7 p.m.

In a low-scoring affair the Manchester

Squires shut out Whitko on the road 140.

Manchester hosts Tippecanoe Valley Friday at 7 p.m.

Southwood dominated Peru Friday night in a 35-0 conference win.

Southwood hosts Rochester Friday at 7 p.m.

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Wilbur LeRoy “Roy” Shepler, 98

Sheryl Jean Graham, 69

Avid traveler

Avid gardener

July 20, 1921 – Sept. 28, 2019

April 13, 1954 - Sept. 9, 2019

Wilbur LeRoy “Roy” Shepler, 98, of Wabash, went to be with the Lord at 5:25 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born July 20, 1921, in Logansport to Alonzo Edward and Kathryn (Hirt) Shepler.

Roy married Martha Helen VanRoe in Wabash 79 years ago on July 29, 1940.

He retired in 1983 from Diehl Machines after 30 years. He was a member of Wabash Church of the Brethren.

Roy enjoyed restoring antique cars, especially Model A Fords and restoring garden tractors. He also enjoyed camping and traveling, and he and his wife visited 49 states, Canada, and Mexico.

He is survived by his wife, Martha Shepler of Wabash; three children, Beverly (Donald) Richardson of North Manchester, Jerry LeRoy (Peggy) Shepler of Wabash, and Vicki Sue Warner of Fort Wayne; 10 grandchildren, Scott (Judy) Richardson of Wabash, Jeff (Dawn) Richardson of Pendleton, Candi (Clary) Eltzroth of North Manchester, Stacy (Ann) Shepler of Wabash, Travis (Angie) Shepler of Roann, Brad (Shelley) Shepler, Cory (Jamie) Shepler, and Richard (Lori) Shepler, all of Wabash, Jennifer (Ian) Hope of Fort Wayne, and Jarrod Colvin of Wabash; several great and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Lee Shepler; great-grandson Dustin Lee Shepler; three sisters, Mildred Preiser, Olive Hancock, and Ruby Worthen; and his brother, Harold Shepler.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Doug Veal officiating.

Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association.

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

Sheryl Jean Graham, 69, formerly of Wabash, who resided in Ocala, Fla. went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. She was born on April 13, 1950 in Wabash. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Emma Jean Knable.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, David Herbert Graham.

Sheryl is survived by her children, Bryan (Karen) Graham of Brownwood, TX, and Daniel (Stacey) Graham of Summerfield; her stepchildren, Kim James, Scott Graham, and Jenni (Randy) Minkler all of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; her sister, Deborah (Don) Chittick of Somerset; and two brothers, Thomas (Connie) Knable of Wabash and Gary (Laura) Knable of Lagro. She is also survived by nine grandchildren Nicole, Tyler, Blake, Shannon, Dana, Megan, Zane, Cody, and Nathan whom she adored, as well as six great grandchildren.

Sheryl owned and operated a successful lawn care business with her sons for several years.

She later earned her bachelor’s degree from Saint Leo’s University and taught for the Marion County School System.

Sheryl went on to earn her master’s degree in counseling and was a guidance counselor in the public school system. For nearly 20 years she graciously served the youth in Marion and Sumter counties.

Sheryl loved animals and was an avid gardener. In January, she earned the title of Florida Master Gardner.

A homecoming celebration took place at Heritage Community Church located at 509 W. Berckman Street, Fruitland Park, Fla., at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala, Fla.

Robert Gene Pressler, 79 Served in U.S. Navy

Mary Ann Keppel, 87

July 7, 1940 – Oct. 5, 2019

Sunday school teacher Nov. 27, 1931 – Aug. 27, 2019

Mary Ann Keppel, 87, of Wabash, passed away at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at her home. She was born on Nov. 27, 1931 in Wabash to John W. and Anna M. (Bidwell) Coburn.

She was a lifetime resident of Wabash and graduated from Chippewa High School in Wabash.

Mary Ann was married on Dec. 15, 1955, at the Roann First Brethren Church in Roann to Paul Albert Keppel, who preceded her in death on April 23, 2004.

Mary Ann retired as a full-time homemaker. She was a member of the Wabash Alliance Church where she taught Sunday school for over 30 years.

Mary Ann is survived her daughter, Teresa Keppel-Bickford of Wabash; son, John Paul Keppel of Wabash; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Keppel-Denton of Pierceton, Katy Bickford of Fort Wayne, John Paull Keppel II of Wabash, and David Zintsmaster of North Manchester; eight-great grandchildren, Chad Paul Keppel, Haylei Ann Denton, Logan John Michaell Denton, Joseph Allen Hall, Atom Xavier Keppel, Dairish Zintsmaster, Isla Zintsmaster, and Iroh Zintsmaster.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters, Bernice CoburnNiccum, Jeanne Coburn-Sellers, and Helen Coburn Paullus; seven brothers, Ed, Robert, Kenneth, Maxm John Jr., William, and Gary Lee Coburn; and her grandson John Robert Denton.

Cremation will take place at Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, Warsaw.

A Celebration of Life gathering will take place from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Teresa Keppel-Bickford, 627 N. 150 W. Wabash, IN. Preferred memorials may be given to Samaritan’s Purse/Donor Ministries, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

MSD WABASH COUNTY is Now Accepting Bids for

SNOW REMOVAL Bid packets will be available Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at the Administration Office 204 N. 300 W, Wabash, IN 46992

Bids will be accepted until noon on Monday, October 28, 2019.

For questions contact Steve Holley 260-563-8050

Robert Gene Pressler, 79, of Indianapolis, passed away at 7:55 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Wabash, to the late Eugene L. & Annabelle R. (Clupper) Pressler on July 7, 1940.

Robert was a 1959 graduate of Wabash High School. After high school, Robert attended LeTourneau Tech Institute in Long View, Texas, and then served in the United States Navy.

After college and the Navy, he worked as a trouble shooter for several electronic factories in Indianapolis.

Robert is survived by his brother, Ronald (Judy) Pressler, of Wabash; sister, Janice (Patrick) Flinn, of Anthem, Ariz.; 10 cousins, two nephews, two nieces, two great-nephews and two great-nieces.

A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at LaFontaine, IOOF Cemetery. Conrad Thompson will be the officiant.

Funeral services have been entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to LeTourneau University, 2100 S. Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX 75602.

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

Freida Simpson, 78 Freida M. Simpson, 78, of Wabash, passed away Sunday, Sept.

29, 2019.

Graveside services were Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Arrangements by McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash.

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY 0F WABASH ) CAUSE N0. 85C01-1909-EU-000070 IN THE MATTER OF ) THE UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION ) OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN PHILIP SCHULER, ) Deceased. ) AMENDED NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that Deanna Schuler and Michael Schuler was on the 26th day of September, 2019, appointed as Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of John P. Schuler.

All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death such date being April 5, 2019, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash County, Indiana, this 7th day of October, 2019.

Attorney for the Estate: John J. Schwarz, II Attorney At Law 310 N Chicago St, PO Box 637 Royal Center IN 46978

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court

William Gant Jr., 66 U.S. Air Force veteran July 25, 1953 – Sept. 30, 2019 Wi l l i a m S. Gant, Jr., 66, of Indian-apolis, died at 5:38 a.m., Sept.

30, 2019.

He was born July 25, 1953.

Visitation and services were Oct. 5 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Caroline Sue Johnston, 73 Oct. 29, 1945 – Oct. 3, 2019

Caroline Sue Johnston, 73, of North Manchester, died on Oct. 3, 2019 at 7:10 p.m.

She was born on Oct. 29, 1945.

A love offering may be made to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.

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Sharon Gillespie, 69

Jack R. Fite, 83

Enjoyed reading

Poet

June 15, 1950 – Oct. 2, 2019

June 22, 1936 – Oct. 4, 2019

Sharon Ann Gillespie, 69, of Wabash, passed away at 3:23 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, at Parkview Health Randallia in Fort Wayne.

She was born June 15, 1950, in Littcarr, Ky., to Shade and Geneva (Bentley) Dials.

Sharon worked for Wabash Inn as a housekeeper. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and gardening and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by three children, Todd Gillespie, Carrie (Doug) Nelson, and Joy Garrett, all of Wabash; eight grandchildren, Juliann Nelson of Brooklyn, N.Y., Jeremy Nelson of Anderson, Allison Nelson, Brandi Long, Amanda Long, Jade Garrett, Justin Garrett and Jenna Garrett, all of Wabash, and her great-grandson, Keyonte’ Long of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Tracy Gillespie, granddaughter, Jasmine Garrett, and two brothers, Donald Dials and Bobby Owens.

Visitation and funeral services were Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

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

Charles “Wally” Hunt, 87 U.S. Navy veteran

John Fike, 86 Loved auto repair

Charles Wallace “Wally” Hunt, 87, of rural Wabash, died at 10:44 pm, Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 at Wellbrooke of Wabash.

He was born April 7, 1932, in Peru, to Charles L. and Evelyn M. (Wallace) Hunt.

Wally was a 1950 graduate of Linlawn High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict.

Wally married Doris Rantz in Roann, on Aug. 1, 1953. He was a tool maker for Delco in Kokomo, for 22 years, retiring in 1994, and also worked several years at Essex Wire in Peru, and Yocum Machine Shop in Roann.

He attended the Roann United Methodist Church, was a member of the Wabash and Roann American Legion more than 50 years, and was also a former Scout master with the Cub and Boy scouts. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, college sports, working around the yard, and being with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Doris M. Hunt of Wabash; four sons, James L. (Lori) Hunt of Converse, Jeffrey L. (Joyce) Hunt of Wabash, John F. Hunt and Jay R. Hunt, both of Kokomo; five grandchildren, Hannah (Matt) Cattin of Peru, Jenna Hunt of Wabash, Joseph (Brittany) Hunt of Bunker Hill, Jessica (Shawn) Hott of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Joshua Hunt of Orange, California, five great-grandchildren, Thalia Hunt, Kaiden Hunt, Jace Hunt, Tynnleigh Cattin, and Kynnsleigh Cattin, all of Peru; and his brother, Thomas L. (Beverly) Hunt of Middlebury. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with the Rev. Wayne Balmer officiating.

Burial was in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Alzheimer’s Association or the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

molestation.

Sept. 28 Brooklyn C. Haley, 23, Wabash, charged with operating while intoxicated.

Sept. 29 Terrie A. Dillon, 58, LaFontaine, charged with operation while intoxicated.

Connie F. Johnson, 45, Wabash, charged with unlawful pos-

session of syringe.

Rodney A. Shaver II, 24, Wabash, charged with resist-

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Jack R. Fite, 83, Wabash, passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

He was born in Marion on Monday, June 22, 1936, to the late Alfred and Leona (Hill) Fite.

On June 26, 1999, he married his loving bride, Nancy Hawk, and she survives.

Jack was a self-employed construction contractor throughout his career. He enjoyed flying his Cherokee 180, writing poetry, old cars and trucks, and was a member of the McCulloch Masonic Lodge, Fort Wayne Shriners, and Grant County Shriners.

Additional survivors include his children, Debra Sargent of Marion and Randy Fite of Lafayette; step-children, Robert Mackowski of Wabash, Stephanie (Nate Schuler) Gribben of Wabash, Christina (Troy) Egts of Fort Wayne, and Melissa (Justin) Denney of Wabash; sisters, Patsy Dennison of Orlando, Fla., and Pamela Morrell of Bakersfield, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Alan Fite; brother, Joseph Fite; and the mother of his children, Joyce Fanning.

The family will receive visitors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Jack’s life will begin at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating.

Burial will take place at the convenience of the family at a later date.

Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.

April 7, 1932 – Sept. 23, 2019

Wabash Police Department Citations Oct. 3 Dustin D. Hileman, 28, Burlington, cited for speed.

James A. Booth, 18, Wabash, cited for excessive smoke.

Bookings Sept. 27 Michael A. Andi, 34, Washington, charged with child

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John Emerson Fike, 86, of Fort Pierce, Fla., went to Jesus Christ, his Lord & Savior, on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, with his beloved wife, Carol, at his side.

John was born to the late L. Emerson and Mary Fike on Jan. 27, 1933 in Illinois.

After graduating from Rock Falls High School in 1950, he served in the Army. Upon leaving the military, John moved to North Manchester, where he met his wife of 62 years, Carol (Reed), and began his career in auto body repair. John owned and operated A-1 Auto Body Shop, which he maintained for over 35 years, with nearly 50 years in the repair business.

After retiring, they moved to Florida.

John is survived by his wife, Carol; daughter, Susan Fike of Key West; daughter-in-law Patty Fike; grandsons Stephen Stone and Matt (Angie) Stone of Illinois; along with greatgrandsons Easton and Rylan.

John was proceeded in death by his children, Karen Sue and Kevin; his parents; his siblings Carla Beattie, Wendell Fike and Leatice Raver.

John was a member of First United Methodist Church, Vero Beach, Fla., the Fort Pierce Moose Lodge, and the North Manchester American Legion. He loved to play golf, was an avid reader, and enjoyed games of all kinds with family and friends.

When he was still working, his passion was restoring his 1964-1/2 Mustang 2+2. John was always happiest when he was working on a project, whether it was auto related, home renovations or yard work.

John was a loving husband, father and friend. He enjoyed a good joke, had an infectious laugh, gave a great bear hug, was always willing to lend a hand and was loved by many. He has been described as a gentle soul, a good man, gracious, humble, goodnatured, a true gem.

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ing law enforcement.

Sept. 30 Tiffany R. Crumley, 31, North

Manchester, charged with theft and possession of paraphernalia.

Ashley M. Wallace, 32, Wabash, charged with driving while suspended.

David A. Stewart, 37, Wabash, charged with possession of marijuana.

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WEEKLY REPORTS Linda S. Penix, 50, Wabash, charged with theft.

Oct. 1 Buddy Livesay, 30, Urbana, charged with parole violation.

Oct. 2 Cricket L. Carroll, 32, Wabash, charged with driving while suspended.

Travontae J. Brewer, 27, Marion, charged with probation violation.

Oct. 3 David C. Olson, 57, Wabash, charged with invasion of privacy.

Fred Nelson, 57, Wabash, charged with possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.

Oct. 4 Caleb J. Hatfield, 30, Roann, charged with operating while intoxicated and improper display.

Accidents Sept. 29 At 5:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Brianna K. Myers, 21, Wabash, ran off the road at 793 LaFontaine Ave. Oct. 2 At 3:32 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ruby M. Waller, 68, Wabash, collided with a vehicle driven

by Jill M. Gibson, 44, Amboy on State Road 15 South near Main Street.

At 6:03 p.m., a vehicle driven by Bryan R. Bakrevski, 39, Valparaiso, collided with a parked car.

Wabash County Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Citations Sept. 28 Erik S. Smith, Muncie, cited for speed.

Sept. 29 Charles R. Padgett, 19, Kokomo, cited for speed.

Oct. 1 Lesly Lambert, Cedar City, UT, cited for improper turn at

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intersection.

James R. Miller, North Manchester, cited for driving while suspended prior.

Oct. 2 Melissa S. Locquiao, 34, Valparaiso, cited for possession of marijuana.

Accidents Sept. 28 At 3 a.m., a vehicle driven by Melissa M. Martin, 34, Roann, ran off the road on Country Road 700 West near Country Road 300 North.

At 10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Khristopher M. Kerschner, 38, North Manchester, collided with a deer on Bonestead Road near State Road 114 West.

Sept. 29 At 6:48 a.m. a vehicle driven by Charles A. Miller, 70, Peru, collided with a deer on State Road 13 near Country Road 700 South.

At 7:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Larry L. Wright, 72, LaFontaine, collided with a vehicle driven

by William A. Keith, 64, Marion on State Road 218 near America Road.

Sept. 30 At 12:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Caleb E. Dingess, 20, Roann, ran off the road on Country Road 1000 North near Country Road 400 West.

Oct. 2 At 9:15 a.m., a vehicle driven by Marcus D. Coleman, 38, Fort Wayne, collided with a vehicle driven by Jeffrey A. Smith, 47, Fort Wayne, which then collided with a vehicle driven by Dana R. Jones, 42, Kirklin, on State Road 16 near Country Road 650 East.

North Manchester Citations Oct. 1 Miranda J. Boggs, 23, Frankfort, cited for speed.

Shannan D. Deneve, 44, North Manchester, cited for speed.

Arrests Sept. 30 8:13 p.m., Carlos E. Cacchen, 40, North Manchester, arrested for operating a motor vehicle while

never receiving a license.

Oct. 1 Tosha J. Abrahamsson, 23, Wabash, arrested on warrant for theft.

Kimberly J. Watkins, 33, North Manchester, charged with driving while suspended.

Oct. 2 Shelby L. Learned, 28, Silver Lake, charged with driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine.

Ashley M. King, 30, North Manchester, charged with possession of paraphernalia, marijuana, and methamphetamine.

Gary L. Jennings Jr., 49, Indianapolis, arrested for driving while suspended.

Oct. 4 Shannon M. Satur, 33, Silver Lake, arrested on warrant for auto theft.

Accidents Oct. 2 At 12:16 p.m., a vehicle driven by Lanty K. Lahr, 60, North Manchester, collided with a vehicle driven by Amber N. Stevens, 28, North Manchester, in the 200 block of East 2nd Street.

Fire Oct. 2 8:23 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

9:54 a.m., 700 block of East 9th Street for medical assist.

11:01 a.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

12:57 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Oct. 3 6:59 a.m., 500 block of West 3rd Street for medical assist.

11:58 p.m., 400 block of West 7th Street for medical assist.

Oct. 4 5:01 a.m., 400 block of West 2nd Street for medical assist.

Land Transfers Robert F. Terrel to Robert F. Terrel and Patricia D. Terrel, quitclaim deed.

Sharon Thorn, Steven A. Thorn, and Eric Thorn to Midwest Poultry Inc., personal deed.

Thomas W. Chritman to Thomas W. Christman Irrevocable Trust, quitclaim deed.

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Christman to Thomas W. Christman Living Trust, quitclaim deed.

Bradley L. Bozarth, Karen Jo Bozart, Bradley L Bozarth and Karen Jo Bozart Joint Revocable Trust to Joshua I Troyer and Kendall A. Tomlinson, trust deed.

Drew L. Bender to Bryce Kendall, warranty deed.

Waneta S. Benson, Lori Fusco, Dwayne Weigand, and L. L. Benson to Austin Flack and Abigail Flack, personal deed.

R u t h A n n Richwine to Jennifer Horn, quitclaim

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deed.

Amy K. Krom to Payton L. Temple, warranty deed.

Virginia Zile to Virginia Zile and Michele Slone, quitclaim deed.

Julie A. Perez to Cindy L. Baker, quitclaim deed.

Jeanne L. Dolby to Zachariah Welsher and Natasha Niccum, warranty deed.

Dustin Cornett to Rhonda L. Siders, quitclaim deed.

Garrett Baldridge to Wabash County Business Alliance Foundation Inc., warranty deed.

Jennifer L. Maciejewski and Logan R. Haston to

Stephanie M. Willcox, warranty deed.

Marriage License Paige Nicole Burns, 25, and Zachary Alan Merrell, 28.

Nicholas Edward Eubank, 24, and Jade Elizabeth Benton, 22.

Eric Owen Lindstrom, 31, and Sara Shea Bush, 28.

Cera Grace Wilson, 24, and Wesley Shawn Covey, 26.

Levi Douglas Staats, 26, and Angel Rachele Miller, 27.

Kendall Anne Tomplinson, 24, and Joshua Isaiah Troyer, 29.

Kevin Eugene

Barr, 39, and Laren Rachele Russell, 32.

Michael J. Ziner, 58, and Kimberly A. Gentry, 55.

Jena Michelle French, 27, and Evan Ray Huiras, 26.

Building Permits For the week of Sept. 30, the Wabash County Plan Commission issued the following building permits: Jerry Newman for utility building.

Steve Bowman for utility building.

Bob Royce for sun room.

Vita Miller for garage.

Scott Summers for deck.

Among those participating in the groundbreaking were (in hardhats, from left) Level 5 David Lapp, Chamber President Rob Parker, Economic Development Alan Tio, Mayor Joe Tholmmer, Crossroads Bank Chairman of Board Dan Ford, Crossroads Bank President Roger Cromer, Crossroads Senior Vice President, Lending Mike Walters, Crossroads Vice President, Commercial Lender Robyn Palmer, Crossroads Vice President, Mortgage Lender LeAnne Francis and Crossroads Senior Vice President, Retail Branch Banking-Jennifer Southers. Photo provided

Crossroads breaks ground for new branch Crossroads Bank officials broke ground Thursday morning, Sept. 25, on property at 895 N. Parker St., Warsaw, to open their

seventh branch location in North Central Indiana.

The bank is anticipating opening their newest location in the

early summer, 2020.

“As a community bank, we look forward to serving new and current customers and being a strong

corporate citizen in the community”, said Roger Cromer, Chief Executive Officer and President.

On Wednesday, Sept.

25, a room full of senior center participants gathered to celebrate something near and dear to their hearts, the 25th anniversary of Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center.

The event was made possible with support from the Edward Jones offices in Wabash: Steve Weir, Wayne Denger and Amy Sullivan and Wellbrooke of Wabash which provided the food for the evening.

Mike Almon played guitar and sang throughout the

evening as attendees mixed and mingled while bidding on the silent auction.

The evening included the story of how the senior center came to be. Pat Lynn, former Wabash City Council member, who collaborated with Mayor Dallas Winchester and then, Executive Director of the agency, Nancy Christie, and contributed stories that brought that era to life.

The highlight of the evening was the recognition of Nancy Christie, who was Executive Director for 22 years and was the director during the construction and opening of the senior center in 1994. Her health prohibited attendance and she was represented by youngest daughter, Cathy Gatchel.

Mayor Scott Long read a proclamation recognizing Christie’s contributions to the seniors of Wabash and Wabash County.

Presenting two dozen red roses to Christie’s daughter, Beverly Ferry of CEO of Living Well in Wabash County which operates the senior center, expressed her admiration for Christie’s vision, saying that she laid the groundwork for every-

thing that has been done in the last two and a half decades.

Long’s proclamation stated that Christie was instrumental in establishing the center and developing the signature programs and services of the Winchester Senior Center for the benefit of all senior citizens, especially in the City of Wabash.

The Winchester Senior Center has touched the lives of countless senior citizens providing food, Medicare counseling, socialization, purpose and transportation enriching the lives of senior citizens then and for decades to follow; and as part of the celebration of the twenty fifth Anniversary of the Winchester Senior Center and the programs and services she envisioned, it is appropriate to recognize her leadership, vision, determination and dedication to the senior citizens of the City of Wabash and the County of Wabash.

Long concluded by proclaiming Sept. 26, 2019, Nancy Christie Day in Wabash, Indiana and that Nancy Christie shall always be an honorary citizens of the City of Wabash.

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Lions distribute dictionaries LaFontaine Lions presented Southwood Elementary School third graders with a dictionary on Monday, Sept. 30.

Lions presented dictionaries to 72 students. The club is able to do this through the support the community to Lions fund raiser like: Breakfasts, Tenderloin Dinners, Mississinawa 1812 and their famous Kettle Corn. Lions say thank you for the community support so we can continue to

support the community.

ATTENTION LAFONTAINE RESIDENTS: A friendly reminder that trash cans need to be set out on the curb before 6 a.m. each Tuesday. A budget adoption meeting will take place at Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 14. The regular monthly council meeting will follow at 7 p.m. Requests to be on the October agenda needs to be signed up on the sheet in town hall before 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct 10.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR SCHOOL: Congratulations to the weekly drawing winners of the knight notes!!: Blake Smith, Jack Trudell, Ethan Bowman, August Elliott, Jordn Hartline. Not pictured Connor Rich # knightpride L A F O N TA I N E HIGH SCHOOL CLASS 1961 members met for a meal at Sirloin Steakhouse on Sept. 28 with 17 classmates and 10 guests.

This was the largest class to graduate 37 students from LaFontaine High School before the consolidations of county schools. A great time, meal, memoirs were shared by all. After the meal and much visiting with everyone, John Sutton invited everyone who could, to come to his home. It was decided at Sutton’s home to

Lions Club member Jerry Wilson and his wife pose with and their granddaughter after she received her dictionary.

get together next year.

He has offered his home for this and at these times to do it either the second or third Saturday in September 2020.

When the details are made more information will be in this column and on Facebook page (LaFontaine Class 1961). In 2021 the class will be celebrating its 60th year graduation.

SMALL TOWN EXPO is less than a month away. Are you ready for a fun day?

At this time there are more than 30 venders, a coffee corner, entertainment at 10:30 and 1:30. Then just down the street at the Town Hall six decorated

Attending the LaFontaine Class of 1961 reunion were (front, from left) Ethel (Himelick) Eib, Joyce Dillon Summers; John Khrin (back row, from left), Steve Rogers, Randall Alexander, Gary Nose, Marlin Faust, Denny McClurg, Dave Hollenbach. Middle, Nancy (Miltenberger) Panning, Don Garrison, Carolyn (Silvers) Blake, Cordelia (Nelson) Van Linn, Miriam (Cecil) Doetsch, John Sutton, Diana (Sailors) McNeely, Ron Clark. trees and two wreaths will be up for auction.

The Sonshine Girls will serve homemade chicken and noodle soup, chili, chicken salad or pulled pork sandwiches and drinks for a free will offering.

Desserts will be a surprise.

People’s choice trees will be chosen with a

penny per vote. Come vote for your favorite, bid on the tree of your choice and have fun.

Might there be a bidding war?? This year’s charities are Blessings in a Backpack and Troyer Memorial Library.

L A F O N TA I N E LIONS will be serving ham & beans,

cornbread and their Sugar (Kettle) Corn at Booths 2 & 3 at Mississinewa 1812 on Oct. 11-13. LaFontaine Lions were Booth # 1 for years, but we are in the same location as we have been since the first Reenactment of 1812. (continued on page 18

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Area volunteers will collect, assemble and distribute boxes to families in need in the North Manchester c o m m u n i t y.

Sponsored by M a n c h e s t e r Fellowship of Churches. Some of the food is purchased through a grant from the Blocher Foundation (adminis-

Families in need may fill out an application at Fellowship Food Pantry on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. through Nov. 14, 2019. trated by the C o m m u n i t y Foundation of Wabash County). New Market annually donates 2 percent of their sales proceeds from selected days (Nov. 22-23, this year).

The rest of the food comes from a community-wide food drive.

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Boxes will be ready for pick up and delivery on Dec. 14, 2010, starting around 8:50 a.m. with volunteers making deliveries.

Applicants must be home to accept their food box. Anyone not home will have until 11 a.m. to pick up their box at First Brethren Church in the Fellowship Hall.

All churchwa, school, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in this community project. Contact Jodi Barrett at 260-306-1401 if you have any questions.

Families in need may fill out an application at Fellowship Food Pantry on Thursday from 2-5 p.m. through Nov. 14, 2019.

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B R E A K FA S T WILL BE AT the L a F o n t a i n e Community Building on Saturday, Oct. 19, 7:30 – 10 a.m. hosted by the LaFontaine Lions for fund raiser for the LaFontaine Community Building.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY James Sorrell Sept. 12, Joan Reed, Rita Smith, Tim Adams Sept.

13, Sandra Weaver, Pattie Wimmer, Logan Wright Sept. 14, Tyler Olson Sept. 15, Chris Benson, Ed Bailey, Caidence Milliner, Walter Couch, Larry Cochran, Eva Williams, Shana Martz Sept.16, Allie Enyeart, Jan Hullinger, Mark Wisniewski Sept. 17, Cohen Kuester, Edd Bailey Sept. 18 H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Bill & Shelley Hogge Sept.

12, Terry & Cheryl Roser Sept. 13, Matt and Nichole Culver Sept. 15, Jon and Jody Gillespie Sept. 19 WORDS OF WISDOM “Count your blessings. There are many beautiful things in life to appreciate.

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Fitness court dedication is rescheduled

MARTIN JONES

Guest artist to perform at MU From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — The M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y Department of Music presents a solo piano recital by guest artist Martin Jones at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 12 in Wine Recital Hall.

It is free and open to the public.

“An Evening of Contemporary Music for Solo Piano” will include works by Dmitri Shostakovich, Jonathan Newmark, Robert Fleisher, Harry Bulow, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, William Neil, Bruce Mahin, Franz Reizenstein and Tim Reed, Manchester’s Music Department chair.

Jones is one of Britain’s most highly regarded solo pianists after coming into international attention in 1968, when he received the Dame Myra Hess Award.

Since then, he has performed at Queen Elizabeth Hall and Carnegie Hall and has been in demand for recitals and concerto performances on both sides of the Atlantic.

Jones has performed as concerto soloist with many of the leading British orchestras, as well as in the United States and Russia. He toured in Canada as soloist with the BBC Welsh Symphony Orchestra.

A prolific recording artist, he has recorded many discs for Nimbus Records.

He recently recorded several Spanish piano masters, with Volume 2 of the series receiving the 2000 Classical Indie Award from the Association for Independent Music.

After two weather delays, Mayor Scott Long would like to invite Wabash residents to the Wabash Fitness Court Launch Party and Dedication at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, by the Wabash River Greenway.

The dedication will take place rain or shine.

“The rain hasn’t cooperated with us in the past, however we are committed to the October 12 date and are hopeful that the community has the ability to celebrate together such an innovative installation,” said Maria Smyth, City of Wabash receptionist and key event-organizer for the launch party.

The Fitness Court mobile app is online and available through the App Store.

“The free Fitness Court App delivers unique programs and ongoing training modules to users, while Fitness Court Ambassadors activate the program with group classes, training sessions and more,” Smyth said.

“The fitness app includes challenges, classes and clinics that celebrate and build a healthy outdoor culture.”

The Fitness Court offers innovative seven-minute training routines to provide full body workouts for adults of all ages. Wabash Fitness Court ambassadors have completed the requirements from National Fitness Campaign and encourage residents to attend the Launch Party and Dedication in workout clothes to participate in

free interactive demonstrations.

The City of Wabash used the CreatINg Places program sponsored by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to raise the $25,000 needed to receive a matching grant from IHCDA. The goal was exceeded and together with community partners the city raised $26,360.

“We are grateful to our premier sponsors, Parkview Wabash Hospital and INGUARD Health for making this state-of-the-art Fitness Court possible,” Long said.

“Their commitment to the City of Wabash and the vision for our community to become a healthier place to live is sincerely appreciation.”

Thank you to the ambassadors for your donation and time through this project and after installation. The Ambassadors will be available to help coach oneon-one or through a group setting free of charge. Abby Waldon, Adam Hall, Adam Stakeman, Brian Swihart, Christine Flohr.

Jakae Swope, Jeff Guenin-Hodson, Josh Steele, Kyle Zerfas, Lauren Dale, Leigh Denniston, Michael Swope, Mary Jo McClelland, Natalie Swihart, Paul Reynolds and Travis Burns.

In the event of rain, only the formal dedication ceremony will take place and the Wabash Fitness Court demonstrations will be canceled.

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MU Chamber Singers, Cantabile plan fall concerts

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From the MU News Bureau NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r University Chamber Singers and Cantabile will present their fall concert on Friday, Oct. 18. The concert will be 7:30 p.m. in Wine Recital Hall at Otho Winger Hall on the North Manchester campus.

Chamber Singers will perform pieces by

Libby Larsen, Healey Willan and Samuel Barber.

The choir, an auditioned group formed from the larger A Cappella Choir, is under the direction of Debra Lynn, MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies. Hayley Cochran, a senior with a double major in choral music education and vocal performance, will conduct a piece by

Thomas Arne.

Cantabile will perform a broad range of works, including a piece by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and another based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson.

Cantabile is an auditioned choir of all women directed by Robert Lynn, an adjunct faculty member of the Music Department.

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Troy Burns Family Saturday, October 12th at 6:00pm

Every Welcome!

GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 4652 S 100 W • Wabash, IN (15 South across railroad track)

Pastor Lou Hunt

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

BAPTIST Emmanuel Free Will Baptist 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Phone 563-3009. Terry Hinds, pastor. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 5633009.

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

Grand Street Baptist Church 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 563-8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.

Southside Freewilll Baptist 360 Columbus St., Wabash; Church Phone 260-563-4917; Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Pastor Tim Webb CATHOLIC St. Bernard Catholic Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Levi Nkwocha, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (Sept. thru May); 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (June thru August); CCD 9:30 a.m. each Sunday during school year. Weekday Masses: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 9 a.m. (except during school year its is at 8:15 a.m.) Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15 -5:15 p.m. Saturday or anytime by appointment.

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

Minister: Mark Wisniewski.

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

Wabash Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; Rev. Haley Asberry, Minister; phone 260-5634179. Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery.

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

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Wabash Alliance Church 1200 N. Cass St., 563-8503; Sunday School all ages 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship (Kidz Worship, ages 4 through Grade 4) 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening Small Groups 6:00 p.m.; AWANA (ages 3 through Grade 6) and Youth Group (Grade 7 through 12) on Wednesdays 6:30 p.m.; Prayer Meeting on Thursdays 7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Handicap Accessible.

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Lou Hunt. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m. www.gracefellowshipwabash.com Colerain Street Community Church 1090 Colerain St., Wabash. Pastor Luke & Janetta Robberts. Phone 1-740-689-7349. Services: Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m.

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH Congregational Christian Church 310 N. Walnut Street, N. M. www.brightlightccc.org Lead Pastor Sebrena Cline; Andrew Burch, Family Pastor; JP Freeman, Pastor Emeritus. Sunday mornings 9 a.m. Small Groups/Hospitality Time; 10 a.m. Worship Service & Children's Church. "Love God. Love People".

INDEPENDENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH Bachelor Creek Church of Christ 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 260-563-4109; website: bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Lead Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Nate Plyler, Outreach Middle School Minister; Ryan Keim, Next Steps Minister; Ken Goble, Senior Adults Minister; Taylor McFarland, Women’s Director; David Diener, Student Minister; Tyler Leland, Children’s Minister; Janet Legesse, Early Childhoood Director.

NOW OFFERING 2 SERVICE TIMES. Adult Bible Fellowship & Worship 9:15am & 10:45am.

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

LUTHERAN Living Faith Church (NALC) - 242 South Huntington Street, downtown at southwest corner of Market Street. Pastor Tom Curry. Office phone 260.563.4051. Worship 10:10 a.m. with fellowship time after service. Bible study 9:00 a.m. for all ages. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. meal with program and activities. You honor us with your presence as we seek to serve Christ in our daily lives. All are welcome! www.LivingFaithWabash.org ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 173 Hale Drive, Wabash. Phone 260-563-1886. Pastor: Rev. Gerald Gauthier II. Sunday school and adult Bible class 9:15 a.m., worship service 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion observed the first and third Sundays. www.zionwabash.org Preaching and caring with Christ crucified for you!

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

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

We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962. Christian Fellowship Church Services - Sundays: Sunday School 9 AM; Worship: 10 AM. Pastor Jacob Good, 260982-8558. cfcpeople.org Faith Harvest Fellowship: Come and join us at our new location! Our church address is 1717 N Wabash Street in Wabash, IN. right next to O.J. Neighbours elementary school. Fellowship time begins at 10:00 am Sunday followed by our worship celebration and children’s worship at 10:15. Faith Harvest Fellowship--where Jesus is Lord and faith abounds. Pastor Bruce Hostetler invites you to grow in your faith and experience the victory that can be yours as a follower of Jesus Christ. Wednesday evenings - Greater Faith Classes from 6:30-8pm. Come celebrate God’s greatness.

The Lord’s Table - Verse by Verse 1975 Vernon St., Wabash, Indiana, 46992. Pastor Roxane Mann 260-571-7686. Wherever your Spiritual walk is, join us as we continue on. Verse by Verse - Book

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

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

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

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

Walk by Faith Community Church 515 Chippewa Road, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931.

Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Pastor - Greg Wilburn. Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner. Sunday, October 13, 2019 - Our greeters for this Sunday will be Jamie & Stephanie Hopper and Jason & Angela Rouch.

Pastor Greg Wilburn will be sharing the message with us. We invite all to come and worship with us. “Walk by Faith” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 5 p.m. www.walkbyfaithcommunitychurch.com UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Chris Tiedeman, pastor.

Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Worship 8:00am & 10:00am with kids message and wee-worship at 10am service, Multi-Media Worship W/Praise Team; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN 46992, (260) 563-3108, Senior Pastor-Pastor Nathan Whybrew. Pastor of Visitation- Pastor John Cook. Sunday Worship Services 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. Communion on the first Sunday of each month. 9:00 a.m.-Bible study, 10:15 a.m.-Sunday School for Pre-School & Kindergarten following Children’s message. Nursery available.

Director of Children’s Ministry- Angel Hostetler, FACT (Families and Christ Together) every Wednesday 4 p.m., meal served.

Brianna’s Hope (a program providing hope to individuals, families and communities battling addiction issues), every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. with a meal each week. Kids First Child Care, Ages 4 weeks thru 12 years, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. weekdays, Carolyn Satterfield, Director. Wesley Academy Ages 2 ½ thru PreK, Susan Vanlandingham, Director.

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

Lincolnville United Methodist Church 9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 9:40 a.m. Fellowship time; 10:00 a.m. Morning worship. 5848 E. 500 S. Wabash, 765-981-2648. lincolnvilleumc.org North Manchester United Methodist Church 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Steve Bahrt. Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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Shepherd’s Center to host monthly book discussions Oct.5, Nov 9 and Dec 14. Contact the Public Library at 260-9824773 for more information.

MANCHESTER CHOIR OFFERS AUTUMN CONCERT: Manchester University Chamber Singers and Cantabile will present their fall concert on Friday, Oct. 18. The concert will be 7:30 p.m. in Wine Recital Hall at Otho Winger Hall on the North Manchester campus.

Chamber Singers will perform pieces by Libby Larsen, Healey Willan and Samuel Barber.

The choir, an auditioned group formed from the larger A Cappella Choir, is under the direction of Debra Lynn, MU director of choral organizations and vocal studies. Hayley Cochran, a senior with a double major in choral music education and vocal performance, will conduct a piece by Thomas Arne.

Cantabile will perform a broad range of works, including a piece by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani and another based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Cantabile is an auditioned choir of all women directed

by Robert Lynn, an adjunct faculty member of the Music Department.

DAR TO MEET: Wabash County Frances Slocum Chapter, INDAR will meet Tuesday, Oct.8, 6 p.m. at the Roann (Paw Paw Township) Public Library, 240 South Chippewa Street, Roann. We will travel to the Stockdale Cemetery to honor Samuel Burdge, the only American Revolutionary War Veteran buried in Wabash County; back to the library for a program on Samuel Burdge by Dr. Barbara Burdge, Prof. of Social Work, M a n c h e s t e r U n i v e r s i t y.

Prospective members and guests are always welcome to attend.

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

Those having questions about their family history lineage

Happy Homemakers tour county historical museum

information may contact www.dar.org or Linda Thompson at 260-563-4661 or Barbara Amiss at 260982-4376.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY QUILT RAFFLE/BOOK SALE: The Friends of the North Manchester Public Library is raffling a hand-stitched quilt donated by Cass Rish and displayed in the library. The winning ticket will be drawn at 5 p.m. on October 12.

The Friends’ fall Book sale will take place from 37 p.m. for $25+ members on Wednesday, Oct.9 and from 9 to 5 October 10, 11 and 12 in the library at 405 North Market Street in North Manchester.

Information: 260-9824773 and nman.lib.in.us.

GARBER-SIMMONS SENIOR CENTER serves older adults in North Manchester and surrounding areas. A United Fund agency located at Suite 6 in the Town Life Center, Seventh and Bond, (260) 982-0535. Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for coffee, tea, and conversation from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Monday: Game Day and Wii bowling.

Tuesday: Blood Pressure, 8:15-9 a.m.; Stretch & Flex, 9 a.m.

Thursday: Yoga and Brain Gym, 9 a.m.

Friday: Bingo, 9 a.m. $2. Walk the Gym: Weekdays 8 a.m. noon 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.

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The Happy Homemakers Club met on Sept. 26, hosted by Nancy Shafer and Ann Meyer.

Thirteen members toured the Wabash County Historical Museum. It was great seeing the past history of Wabash County and understanding our heritage.

After the tour, the members went to The Fried Egg for lunch and their business meeting.

Nancy Shafer gave devotion and Sally Robbins opened the business meeting with wanting suggestions as to where to have Oct.’s meeting. It was decided to visit White’s floral shop and café, also to bring items for New Beginnings Ministries.

Lucky Lady Gift went to Mary Williams.

WALK BY FAITH Community Church will be having a Community Harvest Party on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. They will be serving hot dogs, chili, cotton candy and s’mores. There will be hay rides, a bouncy house and face painting.

Everyone is welcome to come out for this evening of fun.

ROANN TOWN BOARD will be meeting on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. in the town hall. Make plans on attending.

ROANN HERITAGE GROUP meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 10. Everyone

M E T H O D I S T is invited to attend.

THE BOARD OF CHURCH, 242 W. DIRECTORS of the Pleasant Hill Road, Roann Stockdale Mill Akron, IN (northern wants to remind Miami County) will everyone Oct. is the hold a fish fry on last month for 2019 Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 that they will be open from 4-7 p.m. Carryon Saturdays from outs will be available. noon to 4 p.m. The vis- It will be a freewill itor’s cendonation ter offers with the m a n y proceeds unique g o i n g gifts and towards infor matornado Ann Me Ann Meyer yer tion about repairs 765-833-2614 and misthe Mill. meyerann@ ROANN sion. For centurylink.net more inforWINTER mation, MARKET please call date has 574-382also been 5592. for Dec. 7 ROANN from 9 COMMUa.m. to 3 N I T Y p.m. at the H E R R o a n n Community Building. I T A G E / M A I N Tables will be avail- STREET will be celeDowntown able. Call Jo Ellen at brating 765-348-6152 for more Development Week on information. Leave a Oct. 12th at the Roann message if no answer. Community Building.

ON OCT. 12 there Plan to join us for a will be a benefit meal baked potato bar, for Jeff Warnock, drink and dessert from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Urbana A freewill donation Yoke Parish Church will be collected. If in Urbana. Jeff was you would like to help, injured on June 29 in please call Jo Ellen an accident. He hasn’t Nelson at 765-348-6152.

ROANN CLASS been able to work OF 1959 is having a since the accident.

The benefit will be a class reunion for anyfreewill offering, body who graduated carry-out tenderloin or attended school meal. There will also with this group of be a bake sale and a graduates. Also, if raffle. Please plan to you know the spouse of a classmate that come to support Jeff and his family on Oct. has passed away, be sure to invite them to 12th.

PLEASANT HILL come also. They are U N I T E D having a Reunion

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

The Shepherd’s Center book discussion focuses on a variety of books and themes and is led by Dr. Jonathan Watson, of Manchester University. All book discussion books are made available at the library three to four weeks before the scheduled meeting, and are free for all patrons to check out.

Fall scheduled meetings and book picks include Tuesday, Oct.15 at 3:30 p.m. – “Beloved” by Toni Morrison. Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m. – “Hell At The Breach”

by Tom Franklin.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. – “Exit West”

by Mahain Hamid.

NMPL WRITING RETREAT: Lead by Professor Beate Gilliar (Manchester University), the writing workshop is broken up into four twohour sessions over the course of a season.

Each session has a specific theme to help participants create and share with the workshop attendees.

Registration is not necessary and all are welcome. Fall scheduled meetings will be held on Saturdays for 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Upcoming dates are Oct.5, Nov 9 and Dec 14. Contact the Public Library at 260-9824773 for more information.

LAKETON AMERICAN LEGION AXILIARY hosts dinner on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Bluebird Café, Laketon. Meal will be served from 4:30-7 p.m with choice of Fish, Shrimp, Beef & Noodles, Meatloaf, choice of potato and salad plus drink. Cost is $8. Homemade pie for dessert is an additional $2.

NMPL WRITING RETREAT: Lead by Professor Beate Gilliar (Manchester University), the writing workshop is broken up into four twohour sessions over the course of a season.

Each session has a specific theme to help participants create and share with the workshop attendees.

Registration is not necessary and all are welcome. Fall scheduled meetings will be held on Saturdays for 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Upcoming dates are

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Brunch, Oct. 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lynn’s in Roann.

RSVP not necessary.

Bob Ferguson will be the guest speaker, telling of the changes in Roann. Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m.

RUTH VIGAR will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Oct. 14. Happy Birthday Ruth!!

C E L E B R AT I N G ANNIVERSARIES: Mr. & Mrs. Chris Krom, Oct. 12; Mr. & Mrs. Phil Hendrick, Oct. 15.

C E L E B R AT I N G BIRTHDAYS: Kenley McWhirt, Randall Griffey, and Kelly Haupert, Oct. 9; Rebecca Stafford, Oct. 10; Kared Vigar, James Deck, Kandi Jacobs, Curtis Jay Vigar, Wendy Lynn and Susan Morris, Oct. 11; Ellie Draper, Mary Donaldson, Sophia Evans, Oct. 12; Ruth Vigar, Natalie Deck, and Katie Solorzano, Oct. 14; Cassie Haupert, Cindy Hall, Owen Stakeman and Quinteen Vigar, Oct. 15.

I can be reached by e-mail at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also by phone 765-833-2614.

News deadline will be Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to appear in the next weeks paper.

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Urbana church plans benefit for Warnocks

On Saturday, Oct. 12, there will be a benefit meal from 11 a.m.7 p.m. in front of the Urbana Yoke Parish Church for Jeff Warnock. Jeff was injured on June 29 in an accident. He was in the hospital for several days and continues weekly trips to Fort Wayne to the doctor for follow up. He hasn’t been able to work since the accident.

This benefit will be a freewill offering, carry out tenderloin meal with chips and applesauce.

There will be a raffle for a barbeque smoker donated by Kevin Warnock.

Anyone that would like to donate or inquire about this activity, please contact Brian and Janet Chamberlain or Ed and Lori Fitch.

Women’s Guild will be making donations of baked goods for the Jeff Warnock Benefit. The church will be open on Friday, Oct. 11 from

2:00-6:00 p.m. to drop off your items. There will also be a bake sale and this is not just limited to the Guild, anyone in the church may contribute to this benefit bake sale.

Urbana Lions upcoming event: The Lions are planning to have its annual Smoked Pork Chop Dinner on Oct. 16.

This event will be at the Urbana Community Building starting at 4 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. The cost is $9 at the door and presale is $8.50.

Tickets are available now. Please contact any Lion member.

Oct. 19, 2019: The 19thAnnual Urbana Halloween Car & Truck Show will be at the Urbana Ballpark.

Starting at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Entry fee is $10. There will be Top 50 awards with five specialty awards will be presented.

Dash plaques, door prizes, goody bags, 50/50 drawing and raffles also are planned.

This is an open and judged show. There will be a costume contest open to the public at 1 p.m. with awards.

My wife, Bonita, son, Matt, and I have put this show on for the past 19 years to raise funds to help offset the monthly cost of keeping the Urbana Streetlight on. Come on down and show your vehicle and help support Urbana.

Prayer Concerns: John and Judy Eltzroth, Theda Stein, Bonita Snell, Lowell Karns, Alma Devore, Naomi Cunningham, Jane Winebrenner, Gene and Julie Miller, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Duane and Esther Wagner, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Jim Hartley, Ava Gibson, Tonya Brunett, Jan Fitch, Brian Chamberlain, Jeff Warnock, Joan Trusner, Bryan, Susan and Kash Leferney, and our nation and military personnel.

The Breakfast Bunch met on Oct. 2, at Bob Evans Restaurant.

The group gets together every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. to have

breakfast and to discuss various topics concerning the Urbana Community.

Those attending were Peggy Dilling, Helen Dawes, Max and Ruth Reed, John Eads, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Alma DeVore, Marca Snook and Eileen Weck.

St. Peters Church is almost completely down thanks to Chuck Shane Excavating.

There is a small part of the main building still standing. It is the South East corner which is approximately in size three feet by four feet by six foot tall. Behind this corner is what remains, in rubble, of the church. All that needs to be completed is the cleanup. I exited the community building Tuesday evening I looked to the West to see how the removal was going and noticed how the horizon has changed with the St. Peters Church being removed. I’m sure that this iconic building will be missed but not forgotten.

Wildcat Pride: On Sept. 27, Montgomery Dawes was caught by Mrs. Jones for following directions and sitting quietly doing

STATE OF INDIANA ) IN THE CIRCUIT COURT COUNTY OF )SS: CASE NO. 85COI-1901-MI-791 IN RE THE NAME OF: IN THE NAME CHANGE OF ) ) ) Branden Knoblock ) Petitioner.

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME Branden James Knoblock, whose mailing address is: 4969 W 1000 N, Roann, IN 46974. Wabash County, Indiana hereby gives notice that he has filed a petition in the Wabash Circuit Court requesting that his name be changed to Branden James Gray.

Notice is further given that hearing will be held on said petition on the 8th day of November, 2019 at 1 o’clock pm.

Branden Knoblock Petitioner

Lori J. Draper Circuit Court Clerk

Date: 9/19/19 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF WABASH

IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) ) SS: CAUSE NO. 85C01-1910-MI-838 )

IN RE THE NAME CHANGE OF ) ) MINOR: ) ) Remingtyn Lou Piercy ) Name of Minor ) ) Indie Joe Piercy ) Petitioner ORDER SETTING HEARING Notice is hereby given that Petitioner Indie Joe Piercy, pro se, filed a Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor to change the name of minor child from Remingtyn Lou Piercy to Remingtyn Louise Piercy.

The petitioner is scheduled for hearing in this Court on November 22nd, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., which is more than thirty (30) days after the third notice of publication. Any person has the right to appear at the hearing and to file written objections on or before the hearing date.

Date: 10-3-2019 Distribution: Indie Joe Piercy 10/9/19; 10/16/19; 10/23/19

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James Kowalczuk was caught by Mrs. Lyons for being a good friend and for helping a new student.

Upcoming Dates: Oct. 11, 4th Grade to 1812. Oct. 14, 5th & 6th Volleyball Game vs.

South Whitely at Sharp Creek at 5 p.m.

Oct. 16, Grandparent /Special Visitor Day lunch periods. Oct. 16, 5th and 6th Volleyball Game vs. Wabash at Wabash 6 p.m.

Oct. Birthdays: Oct. 5 Rhonda Baer, Oct. 5 John Stambaugh, Oct. 6 Jarod Fitch, Oct. 9 Dean Haupert, Oct. 9 Roxanne Haupert, Oct. 12 Tracy Bostwick, Oct. 13 Kasen Fitch, Oct. 15 Eileen Weck, Oct. 15 Katie Lee, Oct. 16 Eric overman, Miranda Adkins, Lukas Southwick, Gavin Brainard and Abigal Delong.

A n n ive r s a r i e s : Oct. 17 Ron and Rhonda Baer, Oct. 18 Jarod and Brittany Fitch.

NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r University has received a $300,000 grant to build on its efforts to raise awareness about sexual assault prevention and response at its Fort Wayne and North Manchester campuses.

The CARE Initiative was established at Manchester in 2016 with a $300,000, three-year grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women. The continuation grant allows Manchester to fund the program for another three years.

“The funds will be used to continue our work in prevention education and bystander intervention, as well as resources for survivors of sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking,” said Emily Hahn, director of the C A R E Initiative.

CARE stands for Creating a R e s p e c t f u l Environment.

“Our goal is to integrate the CARE

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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 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

Initiative into the very fabric of M a n c h e s t e r University so that we will be known as a community that does not tolerate or ignore sexual or interpersonal violence,” Hahn said.

Moving forward with the theme of MUCares, the initiative works to building and maintain community partnerships.

Currently, its partners include: Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center Fort Wayne Police Department and its Victim’s Assistance program YWCA of Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne Hands of Hope in Wabash and Marion North Manchester Police Department Beaman Home, Warsaw Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault, Indianapolis Mosaic Health & Healing Arts, Goshen The CARE Initiative also collaborates with two dozen faculty and staff members on its northeast Indiana campuses to make sure that its work is comprehensive, studentfocused and survivorcentered.

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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.

Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

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AGENCY NUTRITION PROGRAM Provides lunch to seniors 60 and over at the Warvel Park Scout Hall Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Meals are a balanced meal. Lunch is on a donation basis. Must call between 9 am. – 1 p.m. the day before to reserve lunch for the next day. Euchre is played every Wednesday.

To reserve your lunch call 982-9940.

PARTING SHOTS: “Life is a question and how we live it is our answer.” Gary Keller NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@g mail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800.

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Grow Wabash County, SHS form partnership Grow Wabash County and Southwood High School have formed a partnership to update the business and marketing course curriculum at Southwood High School for the 2019-20 school year.

Kari Johnson, the business and marketing teacher at Southwood, has been working for the past year with the team at Grow Wabash County to partner with their Innovate @ INGUARD entrepreneurship program to bring

Beacon helps Junior Achievement Beacon Credit Union donated more than $12,000 to local Junior Achievement programs that served the Northeast Indiana area in the 2019 calendar year.

J u n i o r Achievement prepares students with financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship.

In addition to the donation, Beacon employees engaged in fourteen Junior Achievement programs in 34 classrooms across Northeast Indiana.

some of the entrepreneurship initiatives they’ve created into her Southwood programming.

During this time, Johnson realized that while the current curriculum was serving its purpose that updates were needed. Looking to the 2019-20 school year, Johnson converted the Marketing class to a Dual Credit class, but to do that a textbook was needed.

“My marketing

class has not had a textbook since the year I started teaching it, and my Intro to Business class has had the same book for years – and it’s a challenge,” she said.

“Technology and our subject matter are constantly changing.

This opportunity to partner with Grow Wabash County to give our students these necessary tools and open up our options that much

more is amazing. I would like to thank Grow Wabash County for our partnership.”

“As an organization that works with our business leaders every day I get a chance to see how important this type of curriculum at the K12 level is,” said Keith G i l l e n w a t e r, President & CEO of Grow Wabash County.

“The program at Southwood is great, and it is a pleasure to

be able to create a partnership to help support their business students and young entrepreneurs.”

The class enrollment has grown for

this year to 45 students, doubling in size from just a year ago. Additionally, 15 of these students are now working on earning college credits in the class.

“I look forward to working with the classes as we gear up for the 2020 Innovate WithIN and INnovate Wabash County pitch competitions,” Gillenwater said.

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Henney Department of Education is ‘game changer’ for teaching program at Manchester From the MU News Bureau

NORTH MANCHESTER — M a n c h e s t e r University is moving forward with a bold plan to prepare the next generation of teachers.

It celebrated “a game changer” this month when it dedicated the Harry H. Henney ’35 and Jeanette Henney Department of Education.

The named department is a gift from Dr. Jane Henney and her husband Dr. Robert Graham.

Jane Henney, a Woodburn, Ind., native and 1969 Manchester alumna,

was the first woman to serve as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The gift “is a game changer,” said Professor Heather Schilling, Education Department chair and director of the Teacher Education Program at MU. Henney’s action “is exponentially increasing the impact of our program,” said Schilling.

“Her vision and belief in the work we do empowers education majors, and her gift allows our program to consider opportunities we could not previously afford.”

Schilling said the gift could be used in a

number of ways: A fellowship for a current classroom teacher who would consult with the department on its curriculum, keeping it current, as well as teach a methods course.

Offer students more focused clinical experiences, perhaps for field trips or extended stays.

Financially, this will provide for transportation and related expenses with the ultimate goal of providing authentic learning experiences for Manchester undergraduates.

Allow the department to collaborate in creative ways with exemplary classrooms, providing access to materials

and services that will enhance authentic learning experiences for both students in preschool through high school, and undergraduates in the Manchester program.

The support might also be used for research, off-campus study, traumainformed teaching, methods and practice of progressive education, and exploration of ethics, social justice and civil rights in education.

Jane Henney’s father, Harry, was a lifelong educator, primarily at Woodburn and later at Woodlan High School in Woodburn.

Her mother, Jeanette, was a professional secre-

tary who worked many years in the East Allen County Schools.

Jeanette dreamed of becoming a teacher, but the Great Depression left her family without the resources to send her to college.

“When it became clear that college was not in the cards for her, she redirected her dream to her children,” Jane Henney said of her mother. “None of us had any doubt that she would do anything possible to see that we had that opportunity.”

When Jane Henney was accepted into medical school but lacked the means to pay for it, “it was Mom who emptied

her funds, saved for a rainy day, and told me she would see that I was able to go.”

Henney later reimbursed her mother, but said, “In many ways, no amount will ever be sufficient to repay what both my mom and dad provided: a strong set of values, a work ethic, a desire to serve and a commitment to the community.”

She added that the endowment for the Henney Department of Education will “honor my parents’ deep commitment to educating those who are called to the noble profession of teaching.”

Jane Henney and Robert Graham have long supported pro-

grams at Manchester.

The endowment for the department began several years ago as a gift to sponsor a yearly lecture at the University. The two also made a generous donation that allowed the University to name the Emerson and Evelyn Niswander Department of Biology.

“We have the opportunity to lift up a profession – teaching and educating – that fulfills Manchester’s mission of graduating persons of ability and conviction who improve the human condition,” said M a n c h e s t e r President Dave McFadden.

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Household goods/decor, Collective glassware, Christmas decor

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Crafts, wood shelves, lots of Christmas decor, purses, shoes, plants, blankets, throws and much more.

Thursday, Oct. 10 9am5pm; Friday, Oct. 11 9am5pm; Saturday, Oct. 12 10am-2pm.

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Furniture, camping equipment, a little bit of everything!

MOVING SALE: 122 E. Market Street, 9am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday. Small antique dresser, loveseat, couch, buffet, Wabash child’s school desk, shelves, and clothes.

SELLING OUT TO THE BARE WALLS! Garage Sale, 1640 S. Wabash St. Thurs.- Sun., 10am-5pm.

Everything imaginable!

North Manchester 2014 E PHILABAUM Rd, N.M. The Graphic Brand Overstock Sale, $10 New LuLaRoe, Vera Bradley Household, Decor, Clothing: Ladies & Men’s, Maternity, Boy/Girl baby/toddler, toys, Entertainment center, Kitchen sink, Shop Lights, Window AC, Pool & Beach Toys, U Pillow, Mary Kay, Wilton Armetale Mugs Thurs, Oct 10 5pm-8pm & Friday, Oct 11 9am-5pm & Saturday, Oct 12 9am12pm. Kiester’s MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE Sale: October 10 & 11, 8am-6pm and Oct. 12 8am-?? Lots of misc. stuff Adult clothes M-2X, kids clothes M-XL, Carhart outerwear, paper crafting items and much more.

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Five-Star Poached Pears Prep Time: 10 minutes; Inactive: 30 minutes; Cook Time: 40 minutes; Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes.

Yield: Approximately 6 servings 2 cups sugar 2 cups water One 750-ml bottle Moscato wine or other sweet dessert wine 1 cinnamon stick, broken in 1/2 2 tablespoons honey One 3/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, and finely chopped 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 6 small, firm, ripe Anjou pears, peeled, halved and cored

Have a sweet and spectacular fine-dining experience at home by serving these easy yet elegant Five-Star Poached Pears! Food stylist and photographer: Laura Kurella

Pear Necessities

Ranked as one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits, pears came to us from France and Belgium by early colonists then eventually found their way west to Washington and Oregon where ideal growing conditions caused them to flourish.

Today there are nearly 900 pear growers in Washington and Oregon that are shipping 35 percent of their crop to more than 50 countries around the world!

Laura Kurella Known for their unique texture and taste, pears possess an especially unique, slightly gritty texture, which is due to sclereid cells, miniscule bits similar in composition to peach pits and nut shells, giving a pear a super fiber not found in other fruits.

Besides being a source of super fiber - nearly 6 grams of fiber per fruit – pears are also a goldmine of phytonutrients that can help reduce inflammation and mop up cell-damaging free radicals, which may help thwart the development of certain cancers and other life-threatening diseases.

Containing natural sugars in the form of fructose, pears actually have a low glycemic index (GI).The reason for this is due to pear’s impressively high fiber content, which causes a slow release of its sugar into the bloodstream.

Offering a good source of immune-boosting vitamin C, which will help keeps us healthier all winter long, and potassium, which is a powerful electrolyte our body depends on keep it running great, pears give us many good reasons we should eat them, most especially by tasting great!

While there are well over 3,000 different varieties world-

wide, in America we started us out with three European or French pears. They included the Bartlett, Bosc, and Anjou and have since expanded to ten - and counting -principal varieties commercially grown.

Falling into two categories, summer and winter, summer pear varieties include Bartlett varieties (both golden and crimson), Starkrimson and Tosca.

The remaining European-type pears fall into the winter category and include Bosc, Anjou, Comice, Concorde, Forelli, and Seckel.

In addition to these Americanized varieties there are also several Asian pear varieties growing in the United States today, too. Possessing an apple-like texture, Asian pears can range from gritty in texture to dessert quality, so it’s good if you can sample them before you choose!

With so many health benefits and varieties to choose from, along with an ohso-pleasant taste, there couldn’t be a more perfect time to partake in some pears! Here now are two fancy ways to indulge yourself in this fabulous fruit –

Enjoy!

In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and liquid is reduced down to two cups. Remove pan from the heat and pour the sugar syrup into a saucepan large enough to hold all the pears. To it add the wine, cinnamon sticks, honey, ginger and vanilla extract.

Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until honey has melted. Add pears and continue to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the pears are tender. Remove pears from the liquid and allow to cool. Meanwhile, continue to simmer the liquid until it thickens and reduces to a syrup, about 15 to 20 minutes. A good way to tell you’ve reached this stage is that the mixture will begin to foam up.

Remove cinnamon sticks then pour syrup into a glass measure and allow to cool to room temperature. To serve, place pears on small serving plates and drizzle with syrup. Garnish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Royal Pear and Walnut Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes.

Yield: Approximately 6 servings DRESSING 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated 3 tablespoons fresh minced basil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, crushed Salt and freshly ground black pepper SALAD 1 head of butter lettuce 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 ripe pear, sliced and peeled (or unpeeled) 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 3 tablespoons roughly chopped walnuts, toasted 1 green onion, finely chopped To make dressing: Mix together all dressing ingredients and shake or whisk to blend. (Dressing should be refrigerated and is best used within three days.)

To make salad: Discard outer lettuce leaves and tear remaining leaves into small pieces and place in large bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil to lettuce and toss. Divide lettuce leaves among six salad plates and garnish with pear slices, goat cheese, walnuts and green onions across the top. Drizzle with dressing.