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Mike Haarer, executive director of the Compass Rose Academy, cuts the ribbon during a ceremony Friday in front of The Hub, the central building on campus. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Compass Rose Academy campus is dedicated By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com From a spreadsheet of ideas, to plans, to a dream. That’s the route that the Compass Rose Academy took the last decade. That dream culminated in reality on Friday, Aug. 27, during a ribbon cutting for the new Compass Rose campus at White’s Family and Residential Services. Executive Director Mike Haarer, joined by representatives of the White’s and Compass Rose boards and other officials cut the ribbon on the facility. The Compass Rose Academy is a Christ-centered program seeking to enrich “the lives of teen girls through emotional healing and personal development and spiritual growth,” according to its brochure. Girls, aged 14 to 18, are in the program for nine to 12 months. The program seeks to provide “a positive, nurturing environment for teen girls struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, attachment and adoption related issues, PTSD, and bipolar disorder with a variety

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of acting out behaviors …” the brochure continued. “The final push to complete this project caused us all to have some sacrifice and pain,” White’s President and CEO Ron Evans said, opening the program. “But, boy, was it worth it.” He called the academy “one of the premier residential care facilities in America for teenage girls.” “These are girls who need to rediscover hope,” he continued. “They come through a growth model which is both clinical and Christian. Over the 170 year history of this organization, we have continually pursued ways to offer new possibilities to children and youth. We have adopted to societal and cultural expectations as we changed our methodologies of care based on the best proven modalities and practices. “We have always been faithful to keep Christ at the center of everything we do.” Evans noted several things of which visitors should be aware. “As you tour today, this campus has incorporated the best design

practices known,” he said. “You’ll notice almost all the rooms in both the hub and the homes have outdoor views, which has proven helpful with mental health issues. You may notice the specially designed combinations of individual small and large group spaces. These have been planned with emphasis on emotional safety and connectivity. “You may notice both interior and exterior spaces for play and exercise. You may notice therapy dogs in the home. You may notice that every home has a specially designed table for group meal time, for family meetings and for prayer and play. Each of these tables are from locally grown trees and lovingly crafted by Jerry Garner and his team. You may notice our emphasis on nutrition when you walk through. You may notice the clinical space, each specifically designed for one to one Continued on Page 6

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Wabash principal is MCS bound Wieland named new Manchester superintendent By Eric Christiansen echristiansen@n mpaper.com Wabash High School is searching for a new principal. Kyle Wieland, who has led the school as principal since 2015, accepted the job of Superintendent of Manchester Community Schools at an MCS Board meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24. Wieland, a 1994 graduate of Manchester High School, taught math at his alma mater from 1999 through 2007, and was the school’s boys and girls head swim coach, as well. Wieland was named Manchester Junior-Senior High School Athletic Director in 2007 until he left for Wabash City Schools, first as assistant principal at Wabash High School until June 2014, then spent one year as assistant principal at OJ Neighbors Elementary School, before settling in as principal at Wabash High School since 2015. Wieland said he is excited to return to his alma mater, but will miss Wabash, and is thankful for his time there. “It’s been a great 10 years at

excitement at MCS. “I’ve had a tremendous outpouring of support from the (Manchester) community and also from the people at MCS,” he said.

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Wabash,” he told The Paper of Wabash. “There are so many amazing people that I had the opportunity to work with. They’ve supported me both personally and professionally, and I’ll greatly miss those people.” The timeline of Wieland’s transition to Manchester is still unclear as Indiana Department of Education legislation says Wabash can hold Wieland for 30 days after he turned in his resignation, which was Wednesday, Aug. 25. “It’s tough telling,” Wieland said. “The good part is (Wabash Superintendent Amy Sivley) knows my time is best spent at Manchester right now, so she’s trying to get me there as quickly as she can, without also hurting Wabash.” Wieland said he has already felt the

“Since my approval went through, they said they were ready to support me and support our district … which makes me really excited.”

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MSD board names Northfield track after coach Leming By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

When Dick Leming was requested to attend the Aug. 24 Metropolitan School Board meeting, he immediately had a bad feeling. “My first thought was, ‘They’ve had enough of me. They’re going to ask me to retire,’” Leming, who taught for 45 years in the district and who has coached there more than 50 years, told The Paper of Wabash County. But his worries were all for naught. “They gave the floor to (Northfield principal) Jay Snyder, who got up and talked about Kaltenmark Gym, Winegardner Baseball Field,” Leming continued. “He went through the whole route. At that point, ‘I thought is that what this was going to be about?’ “I was pleased. It was something I wasn’t expecting at all.” Leming’s son, Kevin, is the one who broke the news to him that his present was requested at the board meeting. “All I told him was that the school board has requested their presence at the school board

meeting on Tuesday,” the younger Leming said. “He was like, ‘What are you talking about?’ And I told him the school board would like you and Mom (at the meeting). “Afterward, I found out Mom already knew what it was about. She had been tipped off about three weeks prior from one of the alumni who was trying to get it done. Mom knew, but she played along and didn’t tell him.” Leming has coached Northfield for 53 years. Snyder was the principal at Sharp Creek Elementary School when Leming retired from there after 45 years in education. He started teaching and coaching track in January of 1968, then took over the cross country program in 1976. In all those years, Leming has touched the lives of countless young men and women. “I run into former athletes, there’s so many of them,” he said. “Some of them I don’t even remember. Most of them I do. They talk about the good old days, good times. “It was just a joy. That’s why I stayed with it for so long. There were so many good kids. The talented kids,

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and the not talented kids.” He said he most looks forward to watching the “not talented kids” improve through hard work and effort. “I’ve gotten several letters from those kind of athletes over the years,” he said. “I didn’t berate them. I didn’t leave them out. I always told my teams that the person who comes in last for the team is the most important runner for the team. If they quit, then someone else is last. That last person can be a great motivator to the team.” Kevin noted that his father had great-grandkids of students he taught when he first joined the district in class late in his

Coach Dick Leming chats with runners and coaches from Rossville Jr. High School prior to the start of the Northfield Invitational on Saturday morning. Photo by Joseph Slacian career. “He had always said, when he started getting grandkids of people, that didn’t stop him (from teaching,” Kevin said. “Then he got great-grandkids of some of them.” He said the board’s action was a great honor, not only for his father, but for the entire family. “I was telling one of my friends, ‘Hey, my name is on that building there. I’m famous,’” Kevin said with a laugh.”

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Founders Day activities to begin at First Friday

This year’s Founders Day Festival gets underway this week, according to Maria Smyth, Festival Committee chairperson, with the actual event taking place Saturday, Sept. 18. During First Friday (Sept. 3), the festival’s Little Miss & Mister pageant will take place and the winners will ride in the Founders Day parade, which begins at 10 a.m. and will run the same route through the downtown areas as in previous years. This year’s theme is Moving Forward and the Premier Sponsor is First Farmers Bank & Trust. The full schedule of festival events on Sept. 18 include: 8 a.m. Farmers Market opens on Miami Street, between Market and Canal streets. The market is in its 14th season and vendors will remain as long as products last. Parade registration begins at the corner of Smith and Carroll streets. 8:45 a.m. Signup begins for the old-fashioned Diaper Derby sponsored by The Wabash County YMCA. There will be two age groups – 6-10 months and 11plus months. Registration and the contest will be near Schlemmer Brothers at the corner of Miami and Canal streets. There is no entry fee. Races begin at 9 a.m. The Wabash Carnegie Public Library will be offering free face painting on Miami Street until 10 a.m. 9 a.m. Lineup for the 2021 Founders Day Festival parade begins at the west end of Canal Street. The

Friesian Mounted Color Guard from Culver Military Academy will lead the 75 parade entries east on Canal Street, turn north at Paradise Spring Historical Park and then west on Market Street, ending on Carroll Street behind The Honeywell Center. A total of 67 vendors and food trucks will begin setting up at Paradise Spring Historical Park and will be ready to go by 9 a.m. This year’s vendor lineup is quite eclectic with a fabulous mix of artisan goods, handcrafts, direct sales and vintage vendors. Vendors are excited for this year’s event, Smuth said, and are anticipat-

ing a large crowd of festivalgoers showing up as soon as the parade ends. 10 a.m. The parade begins. The reviewing stand will be in front of the Wabash County Museum on Market Street. 11 a.m. (Approximate) The parade ends and festivities move to Paradise Spring Historical Park, located at the east end of Canal and Market streets. 11:30 a.m. Kid-O-Rama kicks off at Paradise Spring. Games and other activities for the children will be available thanks to Bachelor Creek Christian Church and Church of Christ at Treaty.

Friends of the Wabash Carnegie Public Library participate in the 2018 Founders Day parage. The Paper file photo

Gebhart Holdings will be providing children with a gift (while supplies last) and the Wabash Friends Church will be doing face painting. Noon Flag-raising ceremony at Paradise Spring Historical Park. 12:20 p.m. Parade winners announced. 12:30 p.m.

Visit Wabash County is proud to sponsor the Live Entertainment by singer-songwriter Abbie Thomas and her band from Goshen. Grab some food from one of the food vendors by the pavilion, pack up your lawn chairs or blanket and head on over to the stage in front of the Corso Building, located in the southwest corner

of the park’s upper level. Thomas’ mother was a member of the trio that toured with Wabash’s own Crystal Gayle. She has appeared in Wabash at several First Fridays earlier this summer at The Eclectic Shoppe and her music is eclectic – from the Beatles to Karen Carpenter to John Mayer and from jazz to R&B.

The concert will go until 4 p.m. Members of the Peru Circus City Festival will have performers roaming throughout the park and the Hickory Husker Bus from the movie “Hoosiers” will be available for getting on board and taking photographs. Re-enactors will Continued on Page 5.

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els in tobacco control and use proven, evidence-based actions, to reduce tobacco use exposure to secondhand smoke and limit tobacco use in Wabash County. Blake will operate the County Baby & Me Program that helps pregnant women that smoke to quit. When pregnant women smoke while pregnant, the unborn baby takes in the toxic effects caused by the s m o ke / v a p e inhaled by the mother. This can cause birth defects,

Founders Day be in and around the Pioneer Village to share the Paradise Spring history. Specific activities include: 11:15 a.m. – Fairview Wooden Creations (Ernie Peas) – demonstration of wooden bowl carving 11:30 a.m. – Trader David Conner (Tom Franklin) Noon – Militia to raise the American flag 12:10 p.m. – Welcome by

SIDS, premature births, and any of the tobacco related diseases. This will also make the baby addicted to the nicotine. When a pregnant woman signs up for the program, she will receive $25 diaper vouchers when she quits by the third counseling session and will receive these vouchers monthly, up to a year, after the baby is born, if she remains smokefree. For more information about the Baby & Me program

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Deanna Unger, Paradise Spring Historical Park board member, and narrated play about the park’s history. 1 p.m. – The Siders – flax and spinning demonstration 1:30 p.m. – Dulcimer, guitar and psalter music by Lorynn, Deanna and Aubrey Denney and others 2 p.m. – Militia drills (near soldier tents) 2:30 p.m. – Tom Richards, whittling

demonstration 2:30 p.m. – Music – Oldies But Goodies 2:45 p.m. – Karen Eppley and The Story of Corn 3:30 p.m. – Lowering of the colors Cook’s Cabin and Settlers Cabin (down the hill) will also be open for tours and kettle cooking displays, and slide shows will be playing in the Council House. Events end at 4 p.m.

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Tobacco Free hires cessation coordinator Wabash County Tobacco Free Coalition hires new cessation coordinator. Heidi Blake comes to the Coalition with previous experience in tobacco prevention. As the Cessation Coordinator, Heidi will build and maintain relationships with health care and community agencies to promote and foster tobacco treatment objectives with their patients and clients. She will implement the CDC Best Practice mod-

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family and group counseling and interaction. And you may notice the learning space designed for individualized educational plans for each of our young ladies.” Haarer, during his presentation, noted that more than 12 years ago, White’s officials recognized the need “to serve the struggling teens and their families that are dealing with overwhelming mental health issues, but not with the support of the court system.” Families throughout the U.S. were dealing with significant mental health challenges and lacked available resources, he continued. There also was a gap in care which forced families to choose between intensive clinical care and loving Christian support. “Why should families not expect the most expert clinical care in an environment that seeks to honor Christ in all they do?” he asked. “We believe, and it’s our mission, it’s our passion, that families should never have to make that choice to sacrifice either clinical expertise or compassionate Christian care.” Ten years ago, work began on what would become the third major branch of the White’s ministry, adding to the court ordered residential and foster care services. The program began offering

The Paper of Wabash County ...continued from Page 1 its services nine years ago. “We quickly realized that our ministry to struggling teen girls, was just as much a ministry to their parents,” Haarer said. “We knew that we needed to provide support, community and resources for their parents, who were more desperate for hope and healing for their family. “We also learned there were many more struggling teens and families in the country, and if we were going to continue serving on into the future and carry out this ministry, we needed to create new spaces designed specifically for their programming needs and, frankly, to increase capacity and provide more spaces.” Plans for the campus, which includes “the hub” which contains a cafeteria, classrooms, therapy rooms, an exercise room and administrative offices, as well as a series of housing units which can serve up to nine girls, began three years ago. Three homes are completed, and three more are under construction. The girls moved into the new housing units Aug. 18, and on Aug. 23 began classes in the new school building. “Thank you all, so much, for being a part of this ministry for whatever length of time you’ve been a part of it,” he told those present.

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Planning meeting set for Lagro Haunted Trail event The Lagro Haunted Trail, scheduled for Oct. 22-24, is a time to gather for a bonfire and a good scare. Volunteers are needed to prepare for this fun event, and to work those days. The first planning meeting will be Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. You do not need to live in Lagro to volunteer. If you would like to participate in the Haunted Trail, sign up at the Lagro Town Hall or contact Braden See at 260-5714250. Plan on having a lot of fun! Mark your calendar for Sept. 18, 2021. The Lagro Volunteer Fire Dept. is sponsoring a tenderloin dinner from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. The dinner is all you can eat for dining in. Carry out meals will be available. Also that night is a car show at the ball field behind the Fire Dept. Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The sermon for Sept. 5 is “What Should Christians Wear to Church?” based on Colossians 3. The Bible study on every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is titled “The Person, the Promise, the Purpose, the Holy Spirit.” The Homecoming Celebration for Dora Christian Church’s 150th anniversary (1871 – 2021) is Sunday, Sept. 19; Thankful for the Past ~ Rejoicing in the Present ~ Preparing for the Future. Worship is at 10:30 a.m. followed by a

carry-in lunch. Musical entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. This is a special message from Dora Christian Church: “Our little country church gathers once a year to celebrate being a Christian family of brothers and sisters in Christ who meet to worship the Lord at Dora Christian Church. The church was established in 1871. The members of the early church met in a frame schoolhouse in the town of Dora. The trustees of the Christian church decided on a building committee of five to build a church 46 feet long by 32 feet wide. Construction was completed in 1872. The original church building was moved to its present site in 1962 due to the development of the Salamonie Reservoir and Dam. Here we are today, celebrating 150 years because of the faith, hard work, and determination of the congregation who saved this building from destruction. God needed the church to continue teaching and spreading the Gospel. God has blessed and is still blessing Dora Christian Church. A Sunday school addition, fellowship hall, and kitchen were added in the early 1990s. Building construction began on a new parsonage in 2004. In our services each Sunday we have a time for those in the congregation to mention prayer requests and also reasons for thanksgiving and praise. Continued on Page 24

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Philip E. Cramer, 90

Jayne L. Pepple, 87

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Former Radio City Rockette June 30, 1934 – Aug. 25, 2021

May 28, 1931 - Aug. 23, 2021 Philip E. Cramer, 90, of Wabash, died at 1:35 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on May 28, 1931, in Wabash, to Edward and Martha (Haley) Cramer. Phil was a 1950 graduate of Wabash High School. He was a United States Marine Corp veteran, serving in Korea 1951-1952. He married Shermadean Ridenour on Jan. 17, 1951, at the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash; she died Feb. 27, 2004. He then married Trula (Draper) Frank in Crawfordsville, on Aug. 31, 2008; she died June 14, 2018. Phil was the advertising manager at the Wabash Plain Dealer, retiring after 45 years. He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, where he was a former elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. Phil was a former member of the Wabash Rotary Club and Toastmasters. He knew everyone in town and knew no strangers. He is survived by eight children, Phyllis Jean (Tom) McNamee of Lawrenceburg, Christie K. (Tony) Thomas of Crawfordsville, Bryan (Kim) Frank of Urbana, Penny Tackett of Wabash, Rex (Shanna) Frank of Waxahachie, Texas, Melody (Cory) Roberts of Oregon City, Ore., Tim (Amy) Frank of Boca Raton, Fla., and Dan (Ashley) Frank of Wabash; 21 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Roger Cramer of Fort Wayne, and sister, Thelma Bianco of Michigan. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Melvin Cramer and Donald Cramer, and two sisters, Virginia Cox and Janice King. Visitation and funeral services were Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Tony Thomas officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Bachelor Creek Youth Fund. The memorial guest book for Philip may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Jayne Lois Pepple, 87, of Wabash, died at 3:44 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, where she had lived the past five years. She was born on June 30, 1934, in Jersey City, N.J., to Joseph and Leah (Balch) Freund. Jayne married Richard Loren Pepple in Cos Cob, Conn., on Dec. 23, 1962; he died Oct. 22, 2003. She loved dancing, and was a Radio City Rockette over 15 years, starting at the age of 15 and continuing until her mid 30s. Jayne was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church.

She loved her dog Mistletoe. She is survived by her step-son, Robert “Bob” (Deborah) Pepple of Warrenville, Ill., and her brother, Gordon (Judith) Freund of Short Hills, N.J. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and two step-children, John Pepple and Susan Bello. Visitation and funeral services were 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Entombment will be in Chapel of Remembrance Mausoleum, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is First United Methodist Choir. The memorial guest book for Jayne may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Frances E. Barker, 96 Loved to cook May 10, 1925 – Aug. 24, 2921 Frances E. Barker, 96, of Wabash, passed away at 10:16 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital. She was born on May 10, 1925, in Westerly, R.I., to the late Nicolo and Concetta Broccolo. Frances married Walter Ivan Barker on Jan. 21, 1950; he passed away on Sept. 19, 2009. Frances was an active Jehovah’s Witness for 79 years, being baptized on

Aug. 6, 1942. Frances loved to cook and have company visit her. She will be remembered fondly by all those whose lives she touched. Frances’ legacy lives on in her many beloved nieces and nephews. Per Frances’ wishes, private graveside services will be at Falls Cemetery in Wabash. The family of Frances E. Barker have trusted McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash, with final arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

Cecilia Hardy, 95 Was an avid cook Cecilia Dolores (Laurie) Hardy passed away peacefully in her home on July 19, 2021, at the age of 95. She married the love of her life Thomas E. Hardy in December of 1951 and sadly he preceded her in death in 2014. They retired to New Braunfels, Texas, in 1994 where they spent many years enjoying all that New Braunfels has to offer. Those that loved Cecilia called her Bushia (grandma in Polish.) She was an avid cook and her Bushia pancakes and Bushia homemade bread were a favorite amongst her kids, grandkids and friends. Cecilia and Thomas had four children, Michael (Joyce), Thomas (Marie), James (Deb) and Catherine (Robert). She will be greatly missed by her children, six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and three adopted grandchildren. She was

preceded in death by two of her grandchildren, Phillip Hardy and Jon Hardy, also her parents and seven siblings. The family of Cecilia would like to extend their sincere appreciation and love to Lori Reed, a dear friend to our mom. Funeral Mass and Committal Service will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 1203 State Road 114, North Manchester. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Father Dennis DiBenedetto will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mission of Divine Mercy or St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, both in New Braunfels, Texas, or St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 1203 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN 46962. Arrangements are entrusted to Zoeller Funeral Home, New Braunfels, Texas and McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, Indiana. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Michigan robbery suspect arrested in North Manchester North Manchester police officers were assisted by the Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department, Kosciusko County SWAT team, and Wabash Drug Task Force in serving a Michigan arrest warrant and a search warrant for controlled substances on Aug. 24.

Zachary Brockway was wanted from the state of Michigan for an alleged armed robbery on Aug. 22 in which he and another suspect allegedly robbed a marijuana dispensary at gun point in Newaygo County, Mich. Detectives believed he fled

police in Michigan and was hiding in the 500 Block of West 3rd Street, North Manchester. Brockway was arrested for the Michigan warrant, further charges were filed with the Wabash County Prosecutors Office.

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Russell Krom, 77 Was Roann Tractor Pull Committee president May 14, 1944 – Aug. 24, 2021 Russell Lee Krom, 77, of rural Roann, died at 4:02 pm, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on May 14, 1944, in Wabash, to Norris and Grace (Williams) Krom. Russell was a 1962 graduate of Roann High School. He married Marie Ann Weiss at the Roann Christian Church on July 11, 1965. Russell was a longtime farmer and also co-owned along with his son, Krom Farms, Repair, and Restoration. He was a member of the Roann Christian Church, the Roann Lions Club, and was a longtime president of the Roann Tractor Pull Committee. Making wooden model toys was his hobby, but tractor pulling was his passion. He is survived by his wife, Marie Ann Krom of Roann; three children, Rusty (Shawn) Ashby of Camden, Misty (Brian) Reed of Blacklick, Ohio, and Dewayne Krom of North Manchester; eight grandchildren, Scott Ashby and Megan Ashby, both of Camden, Braeden Reed and Carsen Reed, both of Blacklick, Kaleb Krom, Lucas Krom, Faith Krom, and Ethan Krom, all of North Manchester, and his sister-in-law, Louella Krom of Roann. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Vonell Krom. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Roann Christian Church, with Chris Ponchot officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday, at GrandstaffHentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Road, Roann, and one hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Preferred memorial is Roann Tractor Pull. The memorial guest book for Russell may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Molly Faye Swift, 73, of North Manchester, passed away at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash. She was born on Sept. 8, 1947 in Harlan, Ky., to Grant and Stella (Dodd) Brock. She grew up in Harlan, and moved to Indiana in 1961. She was formerly employed at Wabash Magnetics in Wabash for more than 20 years and was a member Potter’s House of Ministries in Wabash. She is survived by two daughters, Sonia Poe of Roann, and Robin Stanton of Roann; four sons, Bill (Rana) Sturgill of Peru, Joshua Allen of Goshen, Danny Allen of North Manchester, and Dustin Allen of Wabash; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Peggy Brown of Murfreesboro, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her par-

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Ruth Dolores (Jackson) Anderson Served as volunteer May 2, 1928 – August 9, 2021 Ruth Dolores (Jackson) Anderson, age 93, passed away on Aug. 9, 2021 in Hollywood, Fla. at her daughter’s residence. She was born May 2, 1928 in Marion, Ohio, to Horry J. and Zelda (Mouser) Jackson. She was a 1947 graduate of Harding High School in Marion, Ohio. She worked as a telephone operator for General Telephone before marrying William Anderson. In the early 1960s she moved to Wabash and raised her daughters. She was involved in PTO and Mother’s Study and hosted many end-of-schoolyear cookouts in her yard on Vernon Street as it was only a block from W.C. Mills Elementary School. As her children grew older, she worked many different

jobs. Her most loved position was receptionist for Dr. E.R. Ebbinghouse, DDS. After he retired, she worked part time at various retail stores including Uhlman’s and Stage. She was ace babysitter for her two grandsons. She volunteered at Helping Hands and Wabash County Hospital and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church before moving to Hollywood, Fla., in 2016. She is survived by her children: Tyann (Donald) Leland of Wabash, and Heidi Anderson, Hollywood, Fla., and two grandsons: Jackson (Brittney) Leland and Joseph A. Leland, both of Wabash. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Preferred memorials are to: St. Bernard Catholic School, 191 N. Cass St., and the Animal Shelter of Wabash County, 810 Manchester Ave., both of Wabash.

Ned Cline, 79 Served as nursing home administrator Oct. 17, 1941 - Aug. 28, 2021 Ned Kelton Cline, 79, of Wabash, died at 7:35 am, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at his home. He was born on Oct. 17, 1941, in Wabash, to Dale Kelton and Mary (Howard) Cline. Ned was a 1959 graduate of Roann High School and received his bachelors degree from Manchester College in 1981. He married Patricia Irelan in Muncie, Indiana on November 20, 1960. Ned was a nursing home administrator, retiring after 20 years. He was a member and Past Master of the Hanna Masonic Lodge, member and Past Worthy Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Mizpah Shrine, Wabash Shrine Club, and a life member of the Jaycees, where he served as J.C.I. Senator. Ned sang lead and was very active in barber shop quartets. He belonged to the Banks of the Wabash Chorus in Terre Haute, and the Wabash Valley Barber Shop Quartet of the Chrous. The Wabash Valley Quartet was the first to travel to and perform at the British Barber Shop Convention in London. Ned organized a quartet for the Shriners as well. He also enjoyed and

participated in community theater He is survived by his wife, Patricia Cline of Wabash; two sons, James Kelton Cline of Martinsville, and Gregory Scott (Amy) Lewis-Cline of St. Joseph, Mich.; five grandchildren, Anthony Cline, Andrea Cline, and Alexander Cline, all of Bolingbrook, Ill., and Jakob Lewis and Cora Lewis of St. Joseph, Mich.; sisters and brother, Janet Shawver of Angola, twin sister, Nancy (Roger) Garrett of Peru, Pamela (Dick) Krom of Niantic, Conn., and Niles (Marilyn) Cline of Union, Ky. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, and twin to Niles, Neil Cline. Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Rev. Bette Thompson and Rev. Robert Clark officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home. There will be a Masonic Service and Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are Shriners Children’s Hospital or Roann Historical Society. The memorial guest book for Ned may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Molly Swift, 73 Worked at Wabash Magnetics Sept. 8, 1947 – Aug. 25, 2021 ents, daughter, Sandra Gagnon; three brothers, Lawrence Brock, Luther Brock and Wayne Branson, and a sister, Virgie Waller. No services are planned at this time. Private burial will take place in Ohio at a later date. Cremation Services of Kosciusko County, 4356 N. State Road 15,

Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements. Preferred memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Road, Mishawaka. To send condolences to the family of Molly Swift, please visit www.cremationserviceskc.com

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Wesley Wingert, 94

Bruce Cornett, 70 Retired from G&S Metal

U.S. Navy veteran

Aug. 19, 1951 – Aug. 27, 2021

Sept. 16, 1926 – Aug. 29, 2021

Bruce L. Cornett, 70, North Manchester, passed away at his home on Aug. 27, 2021. The son of Samuel Chester and Alma (Barger) Cornett, Bruce was born in Hyden, Ky., on Aug. 19, 1951. In 1972 Bruce moved to Lagro from Salem, where he grew up. A year later he moved to North Manchester, where he lived until his passing. For 27 years, Bruce supported his family by working in maintenance for United Technologies, and after their closing he started working for G&S Metal in Wabash, until retirement. Bruce relished in his time spent hunting, fishing, and enjoying the company of his good friends and family. He also enjoyed working on cars and was absolutely in love with his 1966 Ford Fairlane. However, nothing could match his love for his two grandsons and five great-grandbabies. The loving memory of Bruce L. Cornett will be forever cherished by his daughters, Pam (Don Coble) Strasser, North Manchester, Tracy (Thaine) Tribalski, Etna Green, and Melissa (Michael) Herring, North Manchester; brothers, Paul (Mary) Cornett, Laketon, Michael Cornett, Salem, and Mitchell Cornett, Saul, Kentucky; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Alma Cornett; brother, Robert Cornett; sisters, Glenna Jackson, Eva Rogers, and Lillie Cornett; and one great-grandson, Matthew Cornett. At the wishes of Bruce, no services will be held. For those who wish to honor the memory of Bruce L. Cornett, memorial contributions may be made to the Wabash Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962. The family of Bruce Cornett has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements. Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com

Charges pending in burglary At 3:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, the North Manchester Police Department were dispatched to an active burglar alarm from the Moose Lodge, 207 E. Main St. in North Manchester. Officer Dylan Mack observed a male subject crossing Main Street between the American Legion and the Moose Lodge. Mack stopped the male subject and after a short conversation detained the subject and placed him into his vehicle. The officer checked the American Legion and the Moose Lodge, and discovered where entry was made into the Moose Lodge and a small amount of money was taken according to the keyholder from the Moose Lodge. Security video was reviewed and the male subject who was identified as Ryan Walker Blanton was questioned. North Manchester Officer David McManus and Deputy Devin Bechtold with the Wabash County Sheriff Department also assisted. Blanton was taken to the Wabash County jail and charges have been forwarded to the Wabash County Prosecutor for review for burglary charges.

Wesley Laverne Wingert, 94, formerly of Wabash, died at 6 am, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at his home in North Manchester. He was born on Sept. 16, 1926, in Bonfield, Ill., to Paul Daniel and Bessie Elizabeth (Schreffler) Wingert. Wes was a 1944 graduate of Sheldon High School in Sheldon, Ill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the USS Phillipine Sea. While serving in the U.S. Navy he accompanied Admiral Byrd on his ship to the Antartic. Wes placed the US Flag on the Antartic. He married Norma Lee Pottenger in Wabash on May 14, 1950. He was a mechanical engineer at GenCorp 32 and a half years retiring in 1986. Wes was a member of the Wabash First United Methodist Church, a former member of the Breakfast Exchange Club, and the founding director of the Old Boys Toys. He enjoyed woodworking, carv-

ing, carpentry work, and designed and built his own home as well as his own furniture. Wes refurbished 12 antique tractors and drove them in local parades. He also participated in the WWII Honor Flight. He was a good husband, dad, and grandpa. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Norma Lee Wingert of North Manchester; son, Dan (Jane) Wingert of Winter Haven, Fla.; grandson, Christopher Wingert of Orlando, Fla., and his sister, Eleanor May Nolin of Cissna Park, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Duane Wingert, who died Oct. 10, 2011. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor John Cook officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-2pm Thursday, at the funeral home. Preferred memorial is WWII Honor Flight. The memorial guest book for Wesley may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Police and fire reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Abigail Schuler, 18, Wabash, struck a guard rail on State Road 15, south of SR114 at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 11. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000. A vehicle driven by Brian N. Freeman, 54, Marion, was struck in the rear by a vehicle driven by an unknown driver on SR 15 and Kendall Street at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 12. Freeman and the unknown driver looked at the cars, didn’t see any damage and didn’t exchange information. The unknown driver left the scene. Freeman then noticed damage to his vehicle and called police. A passenger in his vehicle was transported to Marion General Hospital by Wabash Fire Department ambulance, complaining of neck and shoulder pain. Damage was estimated at less than $1,001. A vehicle driven by Becky D. Ammerman, 59, Macy, failed to negotiate a curve on Ogden Road and County Road 200W and struck a fence at 9:45 p.m. Aug. 13.

It went through the fence, damaging more of the fence and landscape. It re-entered the roadway and entered another yard, causing damage to that landscape. Police allege Ammerman then re-entered the roadway and fled the scene. She was found at her son’s residence on CR200W. She was charged with operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash. A vehicle driven by James D. Biehl, 76, Lagro, struck a deer on Blue Star Highway, west of CR500E, at 6:27 a.m. Aug. 15. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. A vehicle driven by Paul H. Richey III, 46, Wabash, struck bicyclist Daniel G. Boone, 60, Wabash, on Old

U.S. 24 west of SR524, at 8:48 a.m. Aug. 15. Boone was taken to Parkview Wabash Hospital by ambulance. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500. A vehicle driven by Tiffany J. Clupper, 41, Wabash, struck a deer at 9:15 p.m. Aug. 15 on CR400S, west of CR390E. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000. A vehicle driven by Kayla F. Abramowski, 23, Fort Wayne, struck a deer on U.S. 24, east of Old U.S. 24, at 11:56 p.m. Aug. 15. A vehicle driven by Zachary T. Miller, 30, Marion, entered the northbound lane of State Road 15, over corrected and entered a skid, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway, enter a ditch and struck

three underground cable markers and a tree. He then allegedly backed the vehicle up and continued north on SR 15. Police located the vehicle at SR 15 and SR 124 and followed it north on SR 15 into Wabash, where a Wabash Police officer initiated a traffic stop. Miller was preliminarily charged with operating while intoxicated. Damage was estimated at $2,501 to $5,000. Vehicles driven by Soroush T. Djangi, 18, Chicago, and and Elvis D. Clewis, 43, Winston Salem, N.C., collided at the intersection of SR 15 and SR 16 at 2:27 p.m. Aug. 19. Djangi was injured in the accident but refused medical treatment at the scene. A passenger in his vehicle also was injured and taken to

Lutheran Hospital by Parview Wabash Ambulance to be examined. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000. A vehicle driven by Jacob W. Moore, 22, Fairmount, was struck by a train at the Kendall Street railroad crossing at 5:42 p.m. Aug. 20. Moore told police he saw the flashing lights at the crossing, and stopped to look, but didn’t see a train. He proceeded to go through the crossing when his vehicle was struck. Damage was estimated at between $10,001 and $25,000. Vehicles driven by Larry E. McLean, 80, Wabash, and Richard S. Thomas, 69, Winona Lake, collided at 11:43 a.m. Aug. 22, at the intersection of SR 15 and Division Road.

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Discussing the movie: Skyler Lawson, a Wabash County resident who was the writer and producer of the film “Whelm” greets the audience following the screening of the movie Saturday night at the Historic Eagles Theatre. Lawson answered questions about the film, and thanked the City of Wabash, Wabash County and its residents for helping him produce the film. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Hands of Hope announces meetings Hands of Hope, which serves Grant and Wabash counties, will lead group meetings for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking on Thursdays in September. The meetings — which are free and confidential — will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The group will be facilitated by a Hands of Hope therapist and will focus on building resiliency for victims of abuse. The full schedule and specific topics can be found below: Sept. 2: Identifying signs of trauma in order to begin to

heal Sept. 9: Recognizing what is important (personal values) Sept. 16: Learning to cope with anxiety Sept. 23: NO group – facilitator at training Sept. 30: Self-care Hands of Hope is a division of Family Service Society, Inc. and exists to intervene and prevent domestic and sexual violence and stalking through education, advocacy, and comprehensive strategies. For more info or to register for the group, call 765-664-0701 (Grant County) or 260-563-4407 (Wabash County).

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Richvalley UMC to celebrate sesquicentennial COVID-19 delayed the 2020 celebration but the Richvalley United Methodist Church will welcome former pastors and church members to “Come Home” Sunday, Sept. 19, for the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Conference Superintendent Lore Blinn Gibson will bring the morning message and guests are invited to join the choir and congregation in singing some old time favorites. Lunch will be served at the Richvalley Clubhouse around noon and memorabilia will be on display remembering the rich history of the church and community as well as a slide show with many old pictures. The church is celebrating 150 years dating back to 1870 when religious meetings were held at the old school house. The year 2020 was also the year that marked the 200th year anniversary of the Indian Mill at Mill Creek, about two miles southeast of Richvalley built by the government for the Miami Nation. A replica of the Mill and covered wagon honoring the Richvalley Church will be featured in the Founders Day Festival Parade on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. The late Ron Thrush, a former member of the Richvalley UMC, compiled a book looking at the history of the church for its centennial in 1970. The mill, according to Thrush’s book was used for “a short duration, mainly in the 1820s.” Lewis Davis was the first to operate the mill, and he was there from 1820

George Pihifer, Gideon Marken, Jesse Jay, William Cloud and Fred White served as the church’s first trustees. Construction of the church, which cost about $1,000, was finished in 1875. Near the start of the 20th century, it was decided the church built an addition on its southside for a cost of $2,200. The addition, according to the history book, was dedicated in

The Richvalley United Methodist Church (top photo A millstone from the mill at Mill Creek is located at the Richvalley Community Building (top left photo). The Paper file photo

until 1826, the book notes. In 1826, Gillis McBean was hired, and stayed until the summer of 1828. The last man to operate the mill, according to Thrush’s book, was described as “a mighty hunter in front their areas.” The man was born in North Carolina in 1790, and in 1806 moved with his parents to what would become Indiana. While the mill no longer exists, two of the mill stones from the site are still on display at the Richvalley Community Building. One of the stones had been located in Wabash City Park near the log cabin, but was later returned to the Richvalley community.

The stone that was always located by the community building was taken there, according to Thrush’s history book Jacob Elliot who, “with a team and stone boat pulled this mill stone to this location nearly a century ago.” The church, according to a piece written by Helen Roberts in Thrush’s book, was first known as the First United Brethren Church of Richvalley, and religious meetings took place in an old school house on the hill north of Richvalley beginning in 1870. On Nov. 10, 1874, the United Brethren branch of the Union Church, as it had been known, purchased the lot where the

present church now stands. The transaction took place for $50. George Small,

1905. Another addition was built in 1916, extending south from the 1905 addition, and an addi-

tion on the north side of the church, creating a new chancel and choir loft. It was built for about $2,200.

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Kunkel family appreciates support Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those involved in planning, organizing, and supporting the Dave Kunkel Cruise In; especially, our wonderful sponsors who continue to support this event year after year. A big thank you goes to those individuals who have been involved since the show began in 2000. We, also, wish to thank all of you who brought your cars to the show and all of you who came just to admire the unique and beautiful cars. Since we were unable to have the cruise in last year due to Covid, we weren’t sure how things would go this year. However, we needn’t have worried, because this show was as big or bigger than in years past with over 400 cars being judged. I was very touched by the number of people who told me how much they enjoy this car show and how they try to attend each year. Everyone seems to love the location, which is at the beauti-

Dahlia Society to host show

The Elkhart Dahlia Society (EDS) will hold its 66th annual show on Sept. 4-5 at the Farmstead Event Pavilion, 368 S Van Buren St. (State Road 5) in Shipshewana. The dahlia show is open noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 4 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sale of show dahlias will take place Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and possibly Sunday from 10 a.m. going to 1 p.m. There are many varieties of dahlias. The flowers range from 2 inches to over 12 inches, are in all shapes and forms, and every color but blue. The blooms at the show are recognized by the American Dahlia Society. Exhibiters of dahlias will be from Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and possibly Ohio and Wisconsin. Elkhart Dahlia Society members in green aprons or EDS shirts will be available to answer questions about raising dahlias.

Several exhibitors from Wabash County are expected to attend. Several members of the Elkhart Dahlia Society have had many dahlias pass the evaluations of trial gardens to become recognized hybrids by the ADS. Many of their blooms will be at the Elkhart Dahlia Show on September 4 and 5 at Shipshewana.

ful Honeywell Center in our quaint downtown, and they are all so thrilled when they receive an aware. I was also touched to talk with people who had a family member suffering from ALS. Through this cruise in, we hope to make everyone more aware of this devastating neurological disease. All proceeds raise by this event go to the MDA for ALS research. My family and I are all so hopeful that some day there will be a cure or a treatment which will slow down the loss of the patient’s motor skills so that they are able to live a more productive life. Once again, our thanks to everyone involved in helping with the Dave Kunkel Cruise In in any way. Hopefully, we will get to continue this fun event for many years to come. Until then, may we, who have been blessed, be a blessing to those in need. — Sandy Kunkel

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Celebrate summer with salmon

I must confess that my head has been literally “swimming” with thoughts of salmon since being selected to compete (by the grace of God) in The Fjordto-Fork Chef Challenge, a national cooking competition presented by Chef ’s Roll and the Norwegian Seafood Council. Finding myself among fortynine other U.S.A. chefs chosen from Lord knows how many others who dared to toss their name into this competition’s hat, I soon realized that this was not your ordinary cooking challenge when a huge, twentysix-inch-long (yes, I measured) fresh-caught Norwegian salmon showed up at my door, neatly packed in its own convenient cooler! When my husband spied this huge, whole fish he sighed, “I better set up the portable fish cleaning station for you!” Initially feeling as though I may have paddled into waters deeper than my chef skills could tread, I soon found myself captivated by the absolute beauty of this Norwegian-raised fish. Surprisingly clean and freshsmelling, its rich-red colored meat was completely without blemish and seemed to become even more hefty as my sharp knife swept it away from its skin and bones. Writing this now, which is after the contest closed, but before a winner has been announced, I can honestly say that seeing all the entries next to mine does make me feel like a little fish in a big ocean! No matter where my entry will land, I can say that the experience was delightful, and encourage all cooks out there to dip their toe in a contest, or two, even if just for fun, because having the pleasure of an insanely-delicious, freshcaught Norwegian salmon delivered to your door sure does make you feel like a winner, indeed! While I can’t share my entry recipes yet, I can share some special ones to help you give this summer a proper send off this Labor Day- with salmon. To learn more about Norwegian salmon at: seafoodfromnorway.us Tempting Thai Salmon Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutes; Total time: 25 minutes; Yield: 6 servings. 1 large salmon fillet unrefined sea salt and pepper, to taste 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 15 ounces (canned) pineapple slices (drained except for 1/4 cup of juice) 3 tablespoons peanuts, roughly chopped Parsley (or cilantro) roughly chopped Preheat grill (or oven) to 375 degrees. Line a heat-proof sheet with nonstick foil. Lay salmon in the center and season with salt and pepper. Slip pineapple slices underneath the edges of the salmon. Whisk

Tempting Thai Salmon

together sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Pour mixture over salmon. Fold edges of foil up around the salmon. Bake for 15 minutes. Pull back the edges of the foil to expose the salmon, (switch to broil if using oven) and cook another 5-10 minutes until edges just barely begin to blacken. Sprinkle chopped parsley and peanuts over the top and serve. Tasty Teriyaki Salmon Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutes; Total time: 30 minutes; Yield: 4 servings. 1 large salmon fillet 2 bell peppers, chopped 1 white or red onion, chopped 1 cup chopped or sliced carrots 2 cups broccoli florets unrefined sea salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 cups of favorite teriyaki sauce Preheat grill (or oven) to 400 degrees. Grease large heatproof baking sheet, and arrange salmon in the center. Combine vegetables in a large bowl along with oil. Toss to coat. Transfer to baking sheet arranging the vegetables so that they are around but not on top of the salmon. Season vegetables and salmon with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle 2/3 of the sauce over the salmon and veggies. Place on a covered grill (or oven) for 15-20 minutes, or until salmon is flaky and tender, and veggies easily pierced with a fork. Drizzle with remaining sauce. Berried BBQ Salmon Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time:20 minutes; Total time:30 minutes; Yield: 6 servings. 1 cup black (or blue) berries 1 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon molasses 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 salmon fillet Unrefined sea salt and black pepper, to taste Rosemary, garnish Fresh blackberries, garnish Preheat grill (or oven) to 400 degrees. In medium sauce pan, heat berries over low heat. Add ketchup, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, pepper, lemon juice, molasses, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir together, and cook until berries soften and begin to fall apart, about 10 minutes. Wash and dry salmon fillet, then place on parchment paper (or foil) on a heat-proof sheet. Salt and pepper the salmon to taste, then spread berry sauce over the top of the fish. Place on covered grill (or in oven) for 10-12 minutes, rotating pan once after six minutes of cooking, or until fillet flakes when pierced with a fork. Garnish with rosemary and fresh berries, if desired.

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Manchester, Apaches drop TRC matches

Wabash quarterback Izaak Wright (3) prepares to hand the ball off to Colten Learned (34) in first quarter action of its game against Alexandria-Monroe. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Grid teams winless in week 2 All three Wabash County football teams that competed lost their respective games Friday night, Aug. 27. Northfield lost at Tippecanoe Valley, Southwood lost at Oak Hill, and Wabash lost at home against Alexandria-Monroe. Manchester was forced to cancel its game at Bluffton due to Covid issues.

Tippecanoe Valley 64, Northfield 20 For the second week in a row the Northfield Norse struggled to find the end zone before it was too late. Northfield traveled to Tippecanoe Valley Friday, Aug. 27 and spotted the Vikings 28 points in a 43-13 conference loss. The Vikings led 6-0 after one quarter before taking a 21-0 halftime lead. Northfield got on the board with eight minutes and five seconds remaining in the third quarter on a 35-yard touchdown pass from Jake Halderman to Eli Kroh to cut the lead to 28-7. With 3:45 left in the third quarter, trailing 367, Halderman scored on a 3-yard run for Northfield’s final score. Halderman passed for 73 yards and one touchdown and one interception on 5 of 16 passing. Jayden Goshert caught two passes for nine yards, followed by Kroh with one for a 35-yard score, and Dylan Ross, and Jacob Snyder each pulling in one. Goshert ran for 123 yards on 25 carries, while Halderman ran for

85 yards on 23 rushes, with Mason Fisher picking up 40 yards on 13 carries, and Snyder with 44 yards on 12 runs. Jordan Kinsey had 18 yards on the ground, followed by Peas with 10 yards, and Turner Stephens with eight yards. Defensively, Jacob Snyder led the Norse with 14 tackles, followed by Jaydan Goshert with seven, Dylan Ross, Dillon Osborn, and Jordan Kinsey with three each, Mason Fisher, Micah Higgins, Jax Martin, and Jace Randel with two each, and Kameron Pratt, Eli Kroh, John Clark, Reese Rosen, Kevin Buzzard, and Mason Osborn with one tackle each. Northfield returns home to face conference foe Maconaquah Friday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. Oak Hill 29, Southwood 13 After a tight first half with Oak Hill leading the Southwood Knights 7-6 at halftime, the Golden Eagles scored the next 20 points to pull away for a 27-13 win Friday, Aug. 27. Oak Hill got on the board with a touchdown late in the first quarter for a 7-0 lead. The Knights responded with three minutes remaining in the second quarter when Morgan Lloyd scored on a 14-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point was no good and the Knights trailed 7-6. Oak Hill extended its lead with two touchdowns in the third quarter to take a 20-6 advantage and added a touchdown and a safety to

make it 27-6 with six minutes to go in the game. Lloyd found Cole Winer for a 13-yard touchdown score with three minutes remaining to cut the lead to 27-13, but it wasn’t enough. Lloyd passed for 115 yards on 9-31 attempts, one passing touchdown and one rushing score. He also ran for 105 yards on 12 carries. Isaiah Sutton rushed for 37 yards on 13 carries, while Joey Bland had one run for four yards. Winer caught five passes for 86 yards with one touchdown, Sutton pulled in to passes for 22 yards, and Luke Pershing had one 4-yard catch. Winter led the Knight defense with 18 tackles while Micah Smith had 15, Lloyd had eight, Jason Oprisek had seven, and Bland had six. Sutton, Nevan Sharp, and Randall Boone each had four tackles, followed by Grant Holloway and Bryce Rigney with three, Derrick Smith with two, and Jaret Denney with one. Smith had one interception and Cole Winer recovered one fumble. Alexandria-Monroe 25, Wabash 13 The Wabash Apaches faced off against Alexandria-Monroe at Alumni Field for Senior Night, Friday, Aug. 27, but the outcome wasn’t what the Apaches were hoping for, falling to the Tigers 25-13. Wabash came out firing on offense, going 80 yards in seven minutes,

finishing the drive when Izaak Wright hit Antonio Grant with a 23-yard touchdown strike. The Apaches went into halftime with the score tied 7-7, but gave up a 60yard kick off return for a touchdown to start the third quarter. The Tigers extended the lead to 25-7 before the Apaches added one final touchdown in the fourth quarter when Wright and Grant connected again for a score. Wright finished the night with 23-30 passing for 257 yards and two touchdowns, connecting with Antonio Grant for his two touchdown passes that went for 23 yards and 45 yards. Grant finished the game with seven catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns., while Trevor Daughtry finished the night with six catches for 44 yards, and Jared Brooks had seven catches for 41 yards. Colten Learned ran for 59 yards on 14 carries, followed by Wright with 34 yards on 15 carries. Defensively Collin Price stood out for the Apaches with 2 sacks and three tackles. Jakob Hipskind, Mason Dillon, and Elias Cressel led the team in tackles with five each, followed by Grant and Wyatt Buzzard with three each, John Moore and Trevor Wuensch with two each, and Andrew Dillon, Jared Brooks, and Isaiah White with one each. The Apaches look to rebound next Friday when they travel to Manchester.

The Manchester boys tennis team defeated Churubusco, but the Squires and the Wabash Apaches each lost Three Rivers Conference matches last week. Manchester 3, Churubusco 2 The Manchester boys tennis team picked up a 3-2 road win in its seasonopener on the road at Churubusco. Brady Wiley blanked his opponent 6-0, 6-0, at No. 1 singles, while Peyton Jones won at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-1, and the No. 2 doubles team of Sam Hupp and Calvin Brown clinched the team victory with a 6-4, 6-3 win. Freshman Cole Henderson lost a long three-setter at No. 2 singles, 6-4, 36, 6-3, and the No. 1 doubles team of Ethan Espeset and Isaac Reichenbach lost 6-4, 6-2. The JV team defeated Churubusco 3-1 with Josh Steely winning 8-0, followed by wins from Sammie Lambert,

8-3, and Connor Trump, 8-3, while Owen Harshman lost his match 8-1. Peru 5, Manchester 0 Manchester had its chances to pull out the victory at Peru in a Three Rivers Conference match Wednesday night, Aug. 25, but the Tigers won two three-setters and a long match at No. 1 singles to blank the Squires. Brady Wiley lost a 7-6 (2), 6-3 match at No. 1 singles to Peru’s Ian Potts. The two split matches last season with Potts winning the regular season match and Wiley coming out on top at sectional. Espeset and Reichenbach had a long three-set match, falling short 7-5, 6-7 (??), 6-4. Hupp and Brown also lost in three sets, falling 6-7, 6-2, 6-4. Henderson lost a quick 6-0, 6-0 match at No. 2 singles, and Jones lost at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-0 Steely won at No. 1 JV 8-1, and Continued on Page 19

Brady Wiley hits a forehand during his match at Peru Wednesday, Aug. 25. Photo by Eric Christiansen

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Cole leads Lady Apax in win

Annie Cole led the Wabash girls golf team with a 45 to help the Lady Apaches defeat Whitko 210-237 Tuesday, Aug. 24. Kenley McWhirt shot a 51, while Corrine Kugler shot a 55, followed by Aubrey Till with a 59, and Emma Adams with a 66. Lady Norse win 4-way The Northfield girls varsity golf team finished first in a match against Southern Wells, Bluffton and Mississinewa at the Dogwood Glen Golf Course. The Lady Norse fired a 198. Scores for the other three teams were not reported. Alex Cartwright was match medalist with a 44. Ainsley Dale had a 48, Ella Satterthwaite a 51, Hannah Wilson a 55, and Kylie Leland a 56. 3-way incomplete The NHS Girls Golf Team finished first against Oak Hill and Southwood Thursday evening at Arbor Trace Golf Course. The match was rained out and was called complete after five holes were completed. The Lady Norse finished with a 117 after five holes. After 5 holes Ainsley Dale had a 24, Alex Cartwright a 29, Ella Satterthwaite a 30, Hannah Wilson and Kylie Leland with 34s. No scores were reported for Southwood.

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Southwood’s Ella Haupert (4) returns a volley against Peru while teammate Mya Denney (26) looks on. Photo by Joseph Slacian

Lady Knights top Peru in TRC volleyball match The Southwood Lady Knights had no trouble with Peru, winning the teams’ Three Rivers Conference match 25-19, 2512, 25-14. Allie Lopez led the team with 12 points, five aces, 13 assists, and four digs, followed by Alaina Winer with 15 digs, eight points, three aces, and three assists, Grace Drake with five points, nine assists, and three of each kills, blocks, and digs. Marissa Metzger added 13 kills and six digs, followed by Mya Denney with nine points, four kills, digs, and four kills, Allie Haecker with 10 points, four digs, three aces, and thee assists, Ryle Barney with six kills and two blocks, Ella Haupert with seven digs, and Carley Whitesel with four kills. Cowen Invitational The Knights went 2-2 at the Cowen Invitational Saturday, Aug. 28, defeating Centerville 2-0, and Cowen 2-1, and dropping contests to Cambridge City Lincoln and Winchester. The Knights defeated Centerville 25-20, 25-19. Lopez led the team with five kills, followed by Winer and Metzger with three each, while Haecker led the way with three aces, and Haupert and Whitesel each served up two. Winer led the team with four digs, while Haupert and Lopez each had three, and Lopez had nine assists. Cambridge City Lincoln squeaked out a 13-25, 25-22, 25-12 win over the Knights in the second round. Metzger led the team with 12 kills, while Winer recorded one. Haupert led

the way with one ace, Lopez had 18 assists, and Winer led the team with eight digs, followed by Lopez with five, and Haupert, Metzger, and Rowan Goodpasture with four each. In the third round, the Knights defeated the host Cowan Blackhawks 18-25, 25-15, 15-10. Metzger led the team with 13 kills, while Lopez had 21 assists, Haecker had four aces, and Metzger added 13 digs, while Winer had four. Southwood closed the day with a 25-18, 25-18 loss to Winchester. Metzger had six kills and Winer had five, while Lopes handed out 15 assists, and Haecker led the team with five digs, followed by Winer with four. North Miami 3, Manchester 1 The Manchester volleyball team lost to North Miami 15-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22. On the night, Aliala Atienza had eight service points, two aces, nine serve receptions, one solo block, one assist, and 11 digs, while Olivia Auler had 21 service points, seven aces, eight kills, six serve receptions, and 13 digs, and Paxton Baker had 10 service points, five aces, one kill, one serve reception, 26 assists, and 20 digs. Blake Drasny added five service points, one ace, 12 kills, and 16 serve receptions, one solo block, and five digs, while Lauren Barrett had two service points, three kills, 12 serve receptions, and 10 digs, Ava Egolf had 14 serve receptions and six digs, McKelvey Espeset added eight kills and four digs, Olivia Neal had Continued on Page 19

The Northfield girls cross country team won its own invitational Saturday, Aug. 28. Lady Norse Cross Country won the Norse Invite Saturday, Aug. 28, defeating Bishop Luers, Peru, and Whitko.  Madeline Moore led the team with an eighthplace finish in a time of 24:49. Coming in 10th place was Trinity Bever at 25:23, and12th place was Mara Zolman in a time of 25:53. Rounding out the Lady Norse were Ella Gahl in 16th place, Anna Kissel in 17th, Asia Miller in 24th and Natalee Keller in 39th. Our Lady Norse scored 36 points as a team with Bishop Luers in second with 46 points. The Northfield boys cross country team placed fourth out of five teams at the home Norse Invite Saturday, Aug. 28. Layne Denton led the team with a 10th overall place and a time of 19:26, followed by Karson Pratt at 21:58 in 26th place. Alex Reed followed Pratt into the finish with a time of 22:08. Bringing in the team was Steven Kowalczuk with a time of 22:18, Kamden Carpenter with a time of 23:11 and Ryan Brunett with a time of 23:31. There was a total of eight schools and 45 athletes that ran the Norse Invite for the boys’ teams. For the 2nd meet in a row, Laney Haupert and Kaleigh Rice finish first and second to lead the Lady Norse junior high cross country team to victory in their own invitational Saturday at the

Wabash Field of Dreams. Northfield scored 35 points to best Tippecanoe Valley (43), North Miami (88), Rossville (89) and Heritage (121) All 6 girls ran season best times in a beautiful sunny morning. Teagan Baer finished 5th, Ali Copeland finished 11th and Amarah Bowers improving her lifetime best by 1:22 finished 16th. Keira Oswalt ran her first ever race to put her first time into the books. The Lady Norse return to action September 1st at the Eastern Conditioner in Greentown. In the junior high boys race, Tate Barlow earned the individual champion title Saturday in a time of 12:22. The Norse finished 2nd overall. There were 7 schools in the race, but only 3 schools were able to field complete teams. Rossville won the event with 23 points, followed by Northfield with 32 and Whitko with 65. Every single member of the Norse ran season best times. Bode Sorg finished 9th, Holten Satterthwaite, 10th, Kourtland Pratt, 11th, Eli Gahl, 13th, Wyatt Bucher, 14th, and Preston Moore, 20th to complete the team scoring. The boys will compete in the Eastern Conditioner on September 1st in Greentown. Warsaw Invitational The Northfield girls cross country team finished fourth out of five teams at the Warsaw Invitational Tuesday, Aug. 24, while the boys Continued on Page 18

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team placed fifth. Trinity Bever was Northfield’s top runner in the girls race with a 29th place finish in 26:04.0. She was followed by Madeline Moore in 32nd place in 26:22.9, Mara Zolman in 35th in 27:00.9, and Ella Gahl in 36th in 27:12.9. Layne Denton finished in 33rd place in 20:26.0 to lead the boys team, followed by Karson Pratt in 36th in 20:46.1, Steven Kowalczuk in 61st in 23.19.6, Kamden Carpenter in 73rd in 24:54.1, Alex Reed in 78th in 26:58.4, and Ryan Brunett in 82nd in 29.16.8, The Manchester girls team finished second of five teams at the Warsaw Invitational Tuesday, Aug. 24. Warsaw won the meet, followed by the Squires, Columbia City, Northfield, and Mishawaka. Ayla Cashdollar was the first Manchester runner to cross the finish line in 21:44.5, good for fourth place. She was followed by Fox in 8th in 21:51.0, Briner in 12th in 22:42.4, West in 26th in 25:42.1, Fox in 28th in 25:54.3, Kambree Cashdollar in 30th in 26:07.5, Martin in 31st in 26:15.4, and Dale in 43rd in 28:28.3. The boys team placed fourth, with Columbia City winning the meet, followed by Warsaw

in second, Mishawaka in third, and Northfield in fifth. King was Manchester’s fastest runner in eighth place with a time of 18:02.4, followed by Jones in 16th place in 18:45.0, Stetzel in 21st in 19:17.7, Dale in 22nd in 19:18.7, Hesting in 28th in 19:57.2, Smith in 41st in 21:25.1, Manchester in 49th in 21:53, and Martin in 84th in 30:49.5. Penn Invite The Wabash Apaches boys team finished 12th behind Penn, the host team, which won the race. Running without junior Dave Ford, Wabash was led by sophomore Kaden Vogel, who finished 49th in 18:56.7 in his first race of the season. Braydon French (Soph.) was 73rd in 19:59.0, Elijah Callahan (Jr.) was 81st in 20:34.6, Nick Perkins (Soph.) was 86th in 20:51.8 and Ethan Berry (Sr.) was 105th in 22:55.0. “The older guys are shaking off the rust and getting back into race shape,” Evans added. “What a better way to do that than go against some of the best competition in northern Indiana.” Wabash had only three competitors in the girls varsity race. Sophomore Calisen Kugler was 58th in 25:58, junior Grace LaMar was 74th in 28:40 and freshman Ivy Beamer was 76th in

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...continued from Page 16 30:01. The Wabash Middle School boys will be out to defend their 2020 championship at the Terre Haute Savings Bank Invitational this Saturday. The girls will also compete. The two varsity squads will compete in the State Preview Meet in Terre Haute. Both meets are at the Lavern Gibson Championship Course. The North Miami Invitational, scheduled for Aug. 24, was canceled because of the extreme hot temperatures. In the boys junior varsity event, Wabash freshman Jonas Church finished second in 18:54.6 behind Homestead senior Jude Minich (18:48.3). Wabash ran all its freshmen in the JV race and they

finished sixth in the 13-team field. Goshen won the event. Behind Church were Chase Howard, 38th in 20:52.3; Kasen Oswalt, 40th in 20:59.2; Braxten Lakin, 73rd in 22:27.5, and Kristian Stanton, 117th in 26:37.9. The Wabash Middle School boys cross country team, 10 days after winning the Wabash County Jr. High Cross Country Championship, added the Penn Invite title to its list here Saturday. On a very hot and humid morning and on a hilly course, the Apaches used four eighth-graders and a seventh-grader to put it five scorers in the top 12 finishers and post a decisive win over a nine-team field. Wabash finished with 36 points to

Northfield’s Trinity Bever works to hold off a North Miami runner on the opening lap of the girls varsity race at the Northfield Cross Country Invitational. Photos by Joseph Slacian easily defeat Discovery (68), Grissom (72), Schmucker (105), Northside (133), Northridge (134), Elkhart Christian (170) and two non-

Northfield’s Alex Reed works to close ground on a Rossville High School runner during the first lap of the boys varsity race at the Northfield Cross Country Invitational on Saturday.

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scoring teams. Drew GueninHodson led the Apaches with a third-place finish in 11:18.76, followed by Isaiah Cordes, sixth in 11:37.42; Ezra Church, seventh in 11:45.87; Bobby Shull, eighth in 11:45.96, and Caidan Burchett, 12th in 11:52.2. Church was the lone seventh-grader. Miller Xavier of Northridge won the individual title in 10:24.5. Other Wabash finishers included Kamden Oswalt (6th grade), 19th in 12:21; Jay French (7th), 31st in 12:56; Beckett Shaw (5th), 61st in 14:26; Keaton Lane (8th), 14:28; Jacoby Amburgey (5th), 68th in 14:34, and Matt Niles (8th),

72nd in 14:51. The field consisted of 143 runners. The middle school girls finished fourth in their event, won by Northridge. Leading the Lady Apaches was Rinka Higuera (7th) in 28th place with a time of 14:35; Chloe Cooper (7th), 30th in 14:51; Hayley Friend (8th), 39th in 15:22; Ava Bishir (8th), 42nd in 15:23; Quinn Myers (7th) in 15:33; Caitlyn Shidler (6th), 68th in 16:28; Bridget Bailey (8th), 70th in 16:34; Maya Howard (8th), 82nd in 17:00; Mia Fairchild (7th), 97th in 17:40; Audri Shidler (7th), 107th in 18:07; Sarah Marcum (5th), 130th in 20:39, and Emma Cantrell (5th), 137th in 22:38.

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Wabash’s Kolton Wilson and Alvaro Martinez (14) work to stop Manchester’s Michael Ortiz (10) in their match on Thursday, Aug. 26. Photos by Joseph Slacian

Wabash boys soccer team posts first win over Manchester boys The Wabash boys soccer team split two Three Rivers Conference matches last week with a loss to Tippecanoe Valley and the program’s first-ever win over Manchester. Tippecanoe Valley 4, Wabash 3 The Wabash Apache boys soccer team lost to Tippecanoe Valley, 4-3, Tuesday, Aug. 24. The Apaches found themselves down two goals in the first 15 minutes after Valley made the most of their limited scoring opportunities in the first half. Wabash came back in the first half to even the score on goals by Kolton Wilson and Troy Guenin-Hodson. Coming out of halftime, Andrew Dinkins scored his first goal of the season of a pass from Solomon France. Valley responded quickly after a defensive letdown to tie the game with nine minutes to go. Wabash continued to push for the game-winner, but a Valley counterattack in the last 90 seconds was awarded a penalty kick yielding the final goal of the match.

seven service points, four aces, 10 kills, one serve reception, five assists, and two digs. Mississinewa 3, Northfield 0 The Northfield volleyball team lost to Mississinewa Wednesday, Aug. 25, by a 25-22, 30-28, 2523 score. Elli Baker had seven points, seven kills, and 11 digs on the night, while Emily Pennington had six kills and two blocks. Ella Hunter added 13 assists and two kills, Eden Hoover had seven points, 16 receptions, and 12 digs, Allie Weaver had nine assists, Gabby Haupert had eight digs and three kills, Josie Lynn had three blocks and three kills, and Ava Copeland chipped in with two blocks and two kills. Northfield Invite The Lady Norse went 2-1 at its own invitational Saturday, Aug. 28, losing the opener to Eastern 25-19, 20-25, 15-13, before beating Lewis Cass 2521, 27-25, and Winamac 25-23, 2516. On the day, Lynn had 12 kills and six blocks, followed by

Tennis Wabash’s Troy Guenin-Hodson prepares to launch a shot against Manchester goalie Kolby Haecker. Wabash 1, Manchester 0 Wabash earned its first win of the season, and first win ever over Manchester, in another close game for the Apaches. The Wabash defense stifled the Manchester attack for the entire game as Greyson DeBoard recorded the first shutout of the season. The lone goal of the game after Guenin-Hodson

gathered the ball deep in the Manchester half and quickly buried the ball in the corner of the goal. The teams went into the half with Wabash leading by one. Manchester poured on the pressure in the second half. The Squires had the bulk of the possession but weren’t able to breakdown the Wabash defense. Andrew Dinkins

and Will Galley managed the back line and denied the Squires the quality shots they were looking for. Ethan Haynes and Marcus Haynes both had essential defensive stops. DeBoard ended the game with 10 saves in goal. Wabash is now 12-1 and 1-1 in the TRC, while Manchester is 2-2 and 1-1 in conference play.

Lambert lost 8-6. Tippecanoe Valley 4, Wabash 1 The Wabash Apache boys tennis team dropped a Three Rivers Conference match against Tippecanoe Valley Tuesday, Aug. 24 by a 4-1 score. Wabash’s lone win came at No. 3 singles as Drake Sparling won 6-4, 64. No. 1 singles placer Nicholas Ewing lost 6-0, 6-1, Keamon Burton lost 6-1, 6-2, while the No. 1 doubles

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Hoover with 43 digs and 45 receptions, Baker with 31 receptions and 23 kills, Copeland with 22 points and eight receptions, Pennington with 13 kills and four blocks, Haupert with 15 kills and 22 digs, Hannah Holmes with eight kills, and Ella Hunter with 68 assists and four blocks. Oak Hill 3, Wabash 2 Wabash suffered a heart-breaking home match to Oak Hill Tuesday, Aug. 24, 25-21, 25-23, 2521, 23-25, 15-13. Faryn Morris led the Lady Apaches in kills with 17, followed by Brooke Westendorf with 11, Jade Stumbo with seven, and Kasey Long with five. Morris led the team with 23 digs, followed by Ashlynn Cruz with 18, Westendorf with 15, Emma Tracy with 13, and Sydney Sickafus with 11. Tracy led the Lady Apaches with 35 assists and five aces, and Stumbo led the way at the net with four blocks. Wabash 3, Norwell 0 The Lady

Apaches swept Norwell in three tight sets, 28-26, 2522, 26-24. Morris led the team with nine kills, while Isabella Vandervelden and Stumbo each had seven, and Westendorf added six. Stumbo had six blocks and Vandervelden had three, while Tracy had 24 assists, and Cruz had four. Cruz led the team with 25 digs, followed by Morris with 18, Jillian Sailors with nine, and Tracy and Sickafus with six each. Wabash 3, Eastbrook 0 Wabash had no trouble with Eastbrook Thursday, Aug. 26, defeating the Panthers 25-14, 2523, 25-16. Morris once again led the team at the net with 13 kills, followed by Stumbo with five, and Long with four. Cruz picked up 23 digs, while Tracy had nine, Morris had six, Westendorf had five, and Sailors added four. Tracy had 20 assists and four aces, and Cruz had six assists.

...continued from Page 17 team of Ashton Coffman and Dominic Baker lost 6-1, 6-1, and Colton Sellers and Grayson Harner lost 6-1, 6-3 at No. 2 doubles. Logansport Invite The Apaches fought the weather and some strong competition at the Logansport Invite, Saturday, Aug. 29. Wabash mixed up the lineup a bit to give our young athletes a chance to play and learn in a new position. Ewing went 0-1 at

No. 1 singles and 01 at No. 1 doubles, while Burton did the same at No. 2 singles and No. 1 doubles. Sparling finished 0-2 at No. 3 singles and 0-1 at No. 1 doubles, Baker was 0-2 at No. 1 doubles and 0-1 at No. 2 singles, and Harner finished 0-2 at No. 2 doubles and 0-1 at No. 3 singles. Playing only doubles, Coffman was 0-2 at No. 1 doubles and 0-1 at No. 2 doubles, and Sellers was 0-3 at No. 2 doubles.

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6th and Bob King The Big Boys and brought home 7th their toys were at Urbana/Community place. The 8000 lb class had only 6 parBall Park Pulling ticipants. 1st place Pad Aug. 21, 2021. The weights and the went to Mike Mast: he and his tractor pulling boat had were really flexing been staged earlier tractor muscle and everyone was Saturday. Together ready for action. All they won 1st in all of the participants three classes. Bill and tractors were Kirk-patrick won unloaded and anx2nd, Roger Dafforn ious to get started. placed 3rd, Jim Mast Weigh-in started 4th, Mike early Mast 5th Saturday and Brock morning Mast took and the home 6th. warm up The Big for the Boys and tractors their Toys began. would like The day to thank was clear Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell and dry, 260-774-3665 the not much pinkynova71@ Urbana hotmail.com Lions for of a wind having to cool the Lion’s Snack things down. The morning temp was a Shack open and the use of the pulling very nice 68 at 9 am pad. to start with but, Urbana that changed very Streetlights: I was quickly as the day wore on. By the time approached by the Urbana Post Master. all three classes had She stated that a finished with the lady came into the pulling, the temp post office and comwas 90 plus. plained about the The temp in the Streetlight Lion’s Snack Shack Committee asking started out cool and turned a lot warmer for donations to help keep the streetlights after an hour. The on. This lady also cooking of the hot stated that she is not dogs didn’t help. going to make a Lion Bonita Snell donation. The rearan the Shack with son why is because help from Lions the streetlight on Mike Snell and Joe her street has been Adams. out for quite some The pulling starttime. ed with the 5000 lb The committee class. 1st place was does not have ESP won by Mike Mast people. I have put followed by Mark streetlight articles King 2nd, Shane in the paper almost Hollopeter 3rd, Bob every week. I have King 4th, Jim Mast 5th, Roger Dofform requested that you 6th and Brock Mast call my number 260brought home 7th. 774-3665 and give me The next class for the address of the the pull was the 6500 light. I will then lb class. 1st place have a work order went to Mike Mast, made up to have the light repaired. Allow 2nd place was won 3-5 work days for by Jim Mast, 3rd repairs. went to Mark King, Yes, we are collect4th went to Roger ing for the streetDofform, Randy lights and if you Renbarger won 5th, have received a post Jim Mast also won

Jessica Miller didn’t compete in the most recent Urbana tractor pull, but she has participated before. She just wanted to warm up one of the tractors for the pull. card asking for a donation, please do so, we need your help. If by chance you have already sent in your donation, disregard the postcard. Duke Energy has deemed it necessary to raise the streetlight monthly bill from $161.75 to $182. They really could not give me a logical explanation other than they are trying to recoup funds due to COVID. I said, loss of funds on the streetlights? Give me a break and they hung up on me! I’m telling you right now Urbana, the Streetlight Committee is doing all we can to raise money for the lights. We are sending out collective donation notices in the latter part of August, Tenderloin Fry Sept.

25, 2021 and a Halloween Car and Truck Show Oct. 16, 2021. I have gone to Lagro, Paw Paw and Wabash County trustees for help. Every trustee stated it is Urbana’s problem and they would not help. I have drafted a letter and sent it to our State Representative asking for help, but to no avail. The streetlight funds are shrinking. The cost goes up and the funds coming in are going down. Eventually we will run out of funds to keep the lights on. The Committee is doing the best they can. If you want to look at the books, they are always available for you. All you have to do is call. Thanks for your help.

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Planning begins for 2021 Smalltown Expo event Plans are continuing for a the Smalltown Expo in LaFontaine on Nov. 6. This year there will be some new items of interest added to Small Town Expo. One of the favorites will be a nativity display in the Parker building. If you have a nativity set you would like to share, please fill out the registration form and send it to Marsha Jones, PO Box 61, LaFontaine, IN 46940 ASAP. Forms may be picked up at the town hall or call 765-981-2451 LAFONTAINE LIONS HAND BREADED TENDERLOIN FRY on Saturday, Sept. 18, 4-7 p.m. or until gone. Drive thru only. Meal includes two handbreaded tenderloins, applesauce, chips, and a cookie. Proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the LaFontaine Community Building. TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Coming up at the Library, our Adult Book Club will be meeting Sept. 1 and will be discussing “Dreams of Joy,” by Lisa See. If anyone is interested in joining our Adult Book Club, they can leave their contact information at the library. As well, we will be hosting a Fall Festival here at the Library on Saturday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be hot dogs, crafts, activities, a book sale, and if you come wearing a costume of your favorite book character, you can win a prize! There have also been many new changes to the Library, so stop by and come see what we’re doing! SOMERSET SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET was Aug. 7, 2021, at the Honeywell Center with 91 alumni, past classmates and friends in attendance. Registration

began at 5 p.m. with an hour of social time to give everyone a chance to renew old friendships and swap stories. Jerry Younce gave welcoming remarks and recognized Waneta Stevens from the class of 1941 as the oldest alumni. He recognized those from out of state that attended and also thanked those from Indiana for attending. Also recognized was Lee Smith and Rhonda Matin both from the kindergarten class of Somerset School. Kay Peas gave the invocation and the meal was served by the Honeywell food service staff. Mary Donna Collins gave the secretary/treasurer reports. Kay Peas read the names of those deceased since our last banquet. A moment of silence was observed. The evening closed with the singing of the Somerset School song. LIBERTY BELLS will meet for lunch at The Fried Egg in Wabash on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11:30 a.m. SOUTHWOOD

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Congratulations to our Knight Note winners for the week of August 1620: Lyla F. (3rd grade), from Mrs. Hobbs, for working great with a buddy and showing helpfulness and patience. Lucas D. (5th grade), from Miss Strange, for being a great listener for a sub. Thanks to these students, and all the others who also received Knight Notes this week, for practicing the Knight Way the Right Way be being Respectful, Responsible, and Safe! WHITE’S RISIDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICE When “Carley” first came to Compass Rose Academy (CRA) at White’s Residential and Family Services, she questioned God’s existence and presence in her life because of what she had been through in her past. Carley became resistant to Christianity because of the hypocrisy she witnessed. All these things formed her expectations of what she’d experience at Compass Rose. However, Carley was shocked to find things different than she anticipated. “No matter what I’ve done, the mistakes I’ve made, or how I’ve acted certain days, no one here has ever thought of me differently or shown me less

NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Wabash County Commissioners (1 W. Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992) is submitting a Notice of Intent to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management of our intent to comply with the requirements of 327 IAC 15-5 (Rule 5) to discharge storm water from construction activities associated with a proposed new Sherriff s office development located on the East side of St. Rd. 13, 2000 feet South of U.S. Highway #24. Land disturbing activities are scheduled to commence in September 2021 and site construction should be completed in November 2024. Runoff from the project site will discharge to the Charley Creek and the Wabash River. Questions or comments should be directed to Jeff Dawes (260) 571-0771. 9/1/21

LAFONTAINE/LIBERTY TOWNSHIP HISTORY CLUB displayed at the Parker Building windows. This month theme for August was school. love,” said Carley. Carley is so grateful for the opportunities the on-campus spiritual life programming gave her to explore her

beliefs and ultimately, accept Christ. Though we understand the importance of all the services offered here at White’s, we

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) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: PROBATE DIVISION COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2108-EU-000066 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ) ) DEAN HAUPERT, ) ) DECEASED ) NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION (For Publication) Notice is hereby given that Steven Haupert was on 8/12/2021, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of Dean Haupert, deceased, who died on February 2, 2021. All persons who have claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Wabash, Indiana, on 8/12/2021. Attorney for the Estate: Philip A. Wagler, Barrett McNagny LLP Lori J. Draper 215 East Berry Street, P.O. Box 2263 Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801 Supreme Court ID: 29538-02 8/28, 9/1/21

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 23 day of August, 2021, William and Kristi Rauh filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance. The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 208 West Hill Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Legal description: Lot 65 & 66 in the Western addition to the City of Wabash. The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting to increase the size of the garage. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 16 day of September, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

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City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 27th day of August, 2021, Samuel J. Williams filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance. The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 1159 Indian Hills Drive, Wabash, IN 46992. Legal description: lot number fifty-one (51) in Indian Hills subdivision as recorded on page 109 of plat book #5 in the office of the recorder of Wabash County, Indiana in city of Wabash. The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance requesting to demo existing L-shaped shed then build a new 20’Wx36’L building with the West and North sides having a 3.5’ setback from property lines. The 20’W side will face Colerain Street (North) with the 36’L running North and South parallel with West property line. The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition. A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 16th day of September, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition. James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner 9/1/21

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the churches and individuals whose generosity makes our spiritual life programming possible. If you’re interested in attending our annual Spiritual Life benefit Dinner in October, follow the link below. https://whiteskids. org/about/events/ SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL BAND ALUMNI The pep band would like you to come perform with us! We will be hosting a ‘band alumni night’ at our final football game on Friday, Oct. 8! Anyone who has been a member of this department in the past is welcome to join us in the stands. Binders will be set-up for you and instruments can be provided if needed. Please send me an email (kneel@msdwc.k12. in.us) if you are interested! If you need to borrow an instrument, please include that in the email. TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Our former librarian, Janice Dawes, has graciously written some pieces on various history on Chester Troyer, our library’s founder,

LaFontaine history, and more. Here is our first installment of “Tidbits from Troyer Memorial Library.” Chester Troyer’s grandfather, Henry Troyer, was an Amish man from Switzerland who settled in Holmes County, Ohio. He married out of the Amish and was shunned so he moved to Putnam County, Ohio, then to near LaFontaine, Indiana. He purchased land near the site of former Metosinia Indian Village where Josina Creek empties in the Mississinewa River because he fell in love with the tall corn growing along the Mississinewa. Miami Chief Metosinia’s Village was one of the villages destroyed by Colonel Campell’s troo[s in the Battle of the Mississinewa, 1812. Legend says the Mdicine Man and the Great Spirit had told Metosinia to build his village along the Mississinewa River “because the storms always go north. SOUTHWOOD CLASS OF 1969 is going to have a 70th birthday party on Saturday, Sept. 12

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at the Izaak Walton League in Somerset. Members will start gathering around 3 p.m. and eat between 5 and 6 p.m. Meat, drinks and table service will be furnished, bring a side or desert to share. Tell anyone in the class you see, to pass the word, as we are not sending out invites, just this news item and on our Facebook page. (Southwood Class of 1969) If you plan on attending, please contact Pat Checkouras at 5637065 or Ned Vandegrift at 260228-0772 or on our Facebook page. We will need to know how much meat and etc. we need to buy VETERANS COFFEE AND SNACK will be held on Friday Sept.10 at 9 a.m. in the Lion’s Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. Gary Henderson will be there with one or two therapy dogs which is trained to help. FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VETERANS Why not order a brick to be placed at the Veterans Memorial at the LaFontaine Community Building. This is a

wonderful way to remember the men and women who have served or serving our Great United States. All you need to do is call Jerry Wilson at 765-981-4928 and he will ask for information and where to send a check or money order. Let’s remember these wonderful men and women who served our great country to keep us free to be the person we want to be. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Stephan Polk, Marie Lloyd, Carol Snyder, Jan Vandergrift Sept. 2, Donna Proffitt, Donna Dillon Sept. 4, Matt Culver, Luke Eviston, John Snyder Sept. 5, Pat Robinson, Jean Sneed, Alex Tucker Sept. 6, Mary brane, Marilyn Simpson Sept. 7, Tom Knable Sept. 8, Rick Eviston, Andrea Benbow Sept. 9 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Don and Linda Jervis Sept. 2, Tony and Amy Long, Rick and Gay Nieman Sept. 3, Greg and Trisha Baldwin, John and Peggy Grayson, Sept. 5, Brad and Kristin Skinner Sept. 6, Jim and Rita Duncan Sept. 8SEND YOUR

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Roann Community Heritage update on projects: Lamppost Project – We currently have 13 posts paid for in full, with 4 additional verbal commitments. Eleven posts have been ordered. We will put a pause on solicitations for individual lampposts until we’re ready to start Phase 2. Instead, we will now focus on donations for installation costs. Plastic Caps – We have reached our limit and have enough to do another picnic table. We will stop collecting at this point. Extra lids should go to Solid Waste Management in Wabash. As we look ahead to the festival, be sure to stop by our booth in front of Log Cabin Antiques! We will happily accept donations to help defray the cost of the Lamppost Project. Also, we will be selling tickets for our Opportunity Drawing, which will be held on Saturday, October 16 at the end of our Potato Bar fundraiser. You need not be present to win! We are

happy to have donations from several very talented people from the community as well as a gift basket for donations from our local merchants! Also, plan to join us for our annual Cake Walk to be held at the north stage Friday, Sept., 10, 5:45-6:30pm. PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Sept. 5 will be taken from Romans 9:14-25 titled “God Chose Us”. Offering for the Deeds and Phiri’s will be taken up. They will be observing Holy Communion also. We invite you to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am. UPCOMING DATES: Sept. 1 – Food Pantry, Roann Town Hall, 2-4pm; Sept. 9-11 – Roann Covered Bridge Festival; Sept. 14 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; Sept. 15 – Roann Food Pantry closing. OUR PRAYERS go out to Don Stevens, Melvin Harrell, Rob Mace, Averi Haecker, Jo Ellen Nelson, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads and our coun-

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try. Stay safe and stay healthy. God bless you all! OUR CONDOLENCES go out to the Russell Krom family as Russell went home to his Heavenly Father. You are in our prayers. CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Sept. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. Tom Dyson. CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Sept. 1 – Bill Bussard and Zachary Kerr; Sept. 2 – Khloye Wood, Millie Higgins, and Greg Houlihan. Sept. 4 – Carla Draper; Sept. 5 – Linda Mowery, Ron Shaw, and Audi Shidler; Sept. 6 – Brad Vigar; Sept. 7 – Kraig Ahlfeld and Landon Frieden. I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centruylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next weeks paper.

Due to the increase of positive Covid cases in Indiana and in Wabash County, starting Sept. 1, the North Manchester Public Library will begin mandating masks at all indoor in-person programs, for any patron over the age of 8. Free masks will be provided at the circulation desks for any attendees who need them. Masks will not be mandated at outdoor programs. If you are uncomfortable coming into the library or wearing a mask, we encourage you to check out our virtual programming, which will be returning in September. A vast archive of virtual programming events from this year and last year are also available any time, 24/7 on the library Facebook page. Please contact the library at 260-9824773 for more information. PIZZA ON HAWKINS FAMILY FARM: Pizza nights each Friday through September. A pizza night on the farm is a dining experience for the whole family featuring artisan pizzas made with ingredients from the farm and baked in an outdoor, wood-fired brick oven. Pizzas may be taken home as carryout or enjoyed tailgate-style on the farm. Orders accepted 5-7 p.m. Located in North Manchester at 10373 N 300 E, Hawkins Family Farm is a fourth-generation farm in Wabash County, Indiana. DRIVE THRU FOC FELLOWSHIP MEAL

hosted by the Fellowship of Churches is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Zion Lutheran Church from 4:30-6 p.m. The church is located at 113 W. Main Street. Guests should drive up in front of the Zion Lutheran Church for pickup. GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: The summer session of GriefShare meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. McKee Mortuary, Inc and the Congregational Christian Church have partnered together to offer the community GriefShare, a 13 week session of discussion, video seminars and individual work to guide those dealing with the loss of a loved one. Participant will need to purchase a workbook at a cost of $15. Scholarships are available for those who need. The church is located at 310 N. Walnut Street. Please contact the church at 260-982-2882 for more information or to register. FARMER’S MARKET AT OGAN’S LANDING: The North Manchester Farmers Market is now open on Saturday morning from 8 am to Noon. The market will be located at Ogan’s Landing on S. Mill St. down the street from the covered bridge. Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs). NM COMMUNITY PANTRY: A Community Pantry was recently opened in North

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Each year on Homecoming Sunday we have had some of our former members come “home” to celebrate with us, and speak of fond memories of coming to church at Dora. The building is not really the church. The people are the church. The church building is where they meet. But that doesn’t keep the church building from holding many fond memories and meaning something special to those members who have sat on the pews or are filling pews now. The church building is where we gather with our Christian family and feel at home. That’s how people feel today. They feel as

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Manchester. Located at the Market Street ‘porch area’ of the N. M. Public Library, the small outdoor pantry is open 24/7. The outdoor shed has been well-stocked by the community with items such as canned goods, pasta, diapers, toilet paper, hygiene products, and snack items. The Community Pantry is available for anyone to take anything they may need, no application needed. FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester. THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us. Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc. Everything is free. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, North Manchester. NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. The deadline is Wednesday at noon.

...continued from Page 6 though they are home, and that is because hugs are given at our church and people feel welcome and loved. Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.com. The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9 to 10

a.m. and worship service at 10:00 a.m. The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260-5714639. Norse Honor Students for last week are Preston and Sarah. Preston completed all his assignments and Sarah was the first to answer a trivia question correctly. The Northfield Volleyball team is selling

apparel – both volleyball items and general Northfield items – in their online store. Orders can be placed until Sept. 5. Use the following link to visit the store: https://norsevball2021.itemorder.com/sale. When ordering, please use your name for “player first name” and “player last name.” Online ordering for Northfield Football Fan Wear 2021 ends on Sunday, Sept. 19. All orders will be delivered to the coach. A portion of all proceeds will be donated back to the NHS football program. A senior quote will be on the back of

the T-shirts and crewnecks unless a name and/or number is selected. The link to order is: NORTHFIELDFOOTBALL2021.ITEMORDER.COM. Lagro Happy Birthdays: Sept. 1 – Brooke Swope; Sept. 3 – Taylor Ivy; Sept. 6 – Kie Ann Kirk; Sept. 7 – Athena Miller; Sept. 8 – Don Bever and Dave Good. Do you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate? Do you have a special event to share? If so, just send me an email at the address listed above, or text me at 260571-2577. I’d love to share your special day or your community event. Let’s share the news!

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COMMUNITY 4-DAY Big Sale - Multiple Families! September 1-4, 9am-? Rain or Shine! Antiques, bag chairs, bar stools, bear bow & arrow, Brooks boots, Christmas decor, coats, purses, comforters, coolers, CorningWare, country shelves, crock pots, curtains, fans, Fire King dishes, fishing items, gas cans, Halloween decorations, heaters, humidifiers, GenAir cook top, jewelry, ladder, lams, McCoy, mirrors, NASCAR, Pfaltzgraff (Yorktown and Village dishes), power tools, printer, shredders, small kitchen appliances, turtle collection, TV, shoes, vacuums, plenty of knickknacks, clothing for all. Come Shop! 10577 S. America Road, 1 mile east of LaFontaine. GARAGE SALE: September 3, 9am-5pm; September 4, 9am-1pm. Several family sale. Kids clothes, toys, new AVON products, much more. 4870 S. 700 E., Wabash

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Wabash City 3-PIECE LUGGAGE, $50. Used once, rotary mower, $20 (squeaks). Extra large women’s clothes $.25$.50. See at 346 Birchwood, Friday, Noon2pm. Needs to go! GARAGE SALE: Thursday, 9/2; Friday, 9/3; Saturday, 9/4. 8am-4pm. 1724 Glenn Avenue, Wabash. Table with 6 chairs, dresser & night stand, hutch, entertainment center, home decor, lots of miscellaneous. LAST BASH Blowout Yard Sale! We have something for everyone! Vintage, new, home goods, collectibles and much more. One Day Only! Friday, September 3, 8am-3pm, 444 N. Spring Street.

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MULTIFAMILY GARAGE Sale: Antiques, decorations and more. Saturday, 9/4, 8am-3pm; Sunday, 9/5, Noon-3pm; Monday, 9/6, 8am-3pm. 825 Linlawn Drive. MULTIFAMILY SALE:. September 3-4. Friday 10:00am-6:00pm. Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm. 1640 S. Wabash Street. Costumes, home decor, Hot Wheels ultimate garage, Lego table, Paw Patrol desk/chair, lamps, jewelry, book shelves, holiday decorations, cherry drop-leaf table, bar stools, footstools, karaoke machine, tools, trunk, chairs, vintage and antique items, and much more! Plus items to benefit WACT: telescope, Gemeinhardt flute, more. SATURDAY, 9/4 and Monday, 9/6, 8am-1pm, 88 LaSalle Avenue. Newborn, 0-3 girl clothes, car seat, bassinets and other baby items. Twin bed frame, girls bike and a lot more items to see!

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