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Rotary Golf Outing to benefit United Fund Wabash Rotary Club continues its long tradition of kicking off the Wabash County United Fund campaign with the 30th annual benefit golf outing on Sept. 8.

The Golf Outing will begin with lunch at noon hosted by Miller’s Merry Manor with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. at the Honeywell Golf Course.

“We are always especially excited to kick off the campaign with Wabash Rotary. It is such a wonderful opportunity for the business community to support community programming.”

United Fund Executive Director Steve Johnson said. “And, they get to enjoy a great afternoon of golf.”

Many individuals, groups and organizations in Wabash County work to improve the quality of life for all. The Wabash Rotary Golf Outing joins United Fund in the fight for the education, health and financial stability of every person in every community in Wabash County.

Together, the individuals and businesses that participate in the outing will generate funds in support of local social service organizations.

“This is a great event for our community as we as Rotarians work to better the Wabash area,” Rotary Club President Kevin Trotter said. “This event meets the Rotary 4-way test, which is what we all stand for and represent. It is a great time for the organizations sup-

A golfer tees off at a past Wabash Rotary Club - United Fund golf outing. The Paper file photo

ported by the Wabash County United Fund and the golfers and event sponsors to be able to get to know one another.”

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the United Fund, which in turn will be invested back into the community through financial support to local non-profit agency programs. One unique aspect of the Rotary Golf outing is that representatives from each of the funded agencies will be located throughout the golf course to meet and greet the golfers as they play through.

This year’s holein-one sponsor is Dorais Chevrolet, Buick, GMC with insurance coverage provided by INGUARD. Rotarians David Mann, Patty Godfroy and Mark Frantz join Trotter Johnson and the United Fund staff to round out the planning committee for this year’s event.

Wabash County United Fund Board President, Cathy

Wolfe expressed appreciation to Wabash Rotary, saying “Thank you, Wabash Rotary Club for supporting the work of United Fund. The annual golf outing shows how local people can work together to help struggling families in need”.

For more information about the Rotary Golf Outing or Wabash County United Fund please contact Steve Johnson at 260-5636726 or steve.johnson@wcunitedfund.org.

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Indiana Agriculture Director Bruce Kettler (far left) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch (far right) join the Chamberlain family in showing off the Hoosier Homestead Award they recently received. Family members attending the ceremony were (front, from left) Chrissy Chamberlain, Karmyn Baer, Courtney Chamberlain, Lacy Trump, Marcia Chamberlain, Scott Chamberlain, Kitty Baer, Stacy Baer and Troy Baer; Carley Sisson (second row, from left), Clayton Chamberlain, Kim Baer; Monte Chamberlain (back row, from left), Cody Chamberlain, Audrie Chamberlain, Wyatt Helfin, Tyson Baer, Carston Chamberlain, Tracy Trump, McKenzie Baer, Toby Baer and Tyler Baer. Photo provided

Chamberlain Farms receives Hoosier Homestead Award

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

A Wabash County family was among the 73 Indiana families to receive a Hoosier Homestead Award at the Indiana State Fair.

On Aug. 18, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and India na State Department of Agriculture Direc tor Bruce Kettler recognized the families’ longstanding commitment to Indiana agriculture.

To be named a Hoosier Homestead, farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years, and consist of 20 acres or more, or

produce more than $1,000 in agricultural products per year.

The Chamberlain family received the honor for the family’s farm, which began in 1920.

“Agriculture has always been, and continues to be, a vital and thriving industry in our state,” Crouch said. “I always look forward to honoring these Hoosier Homestead Award recipients on their family’s commitment to Continued on Page 4.

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their farm, community and heritage.”

Families are eligible for three different distinctions of the Hoosier Homestead Award, based on the age of the farm. They can receive the Centennial Award for 100 years, Sesquicentennial Award for 150 years or Bicentennial Award for 200 years of ownership.

Kitty Baer said the family is proud to have received the award. She and her brother, Scott Chamberlain, still live on the family farmland.

And while the family is proud to have received the honor, Mrs. Baer is quick to point out, “there have been lots of other families in Wabash County (to receive the award), so I hesitate to get too much attention.”

Mrs. Baer’s great-grandfather, King Chamberlain who began farm in 1920.

“Then my grandpa and grandma – John and Altie Chamberlain — came down from wagon in 1922,” she continued, noting that they came to Wabash County from Newton County.

Her father, Orville Chamberlain, grew up on the farm and began working it.

“And then, as the family went on, Scott, which is Orville’s son, and my husband, Dallas, who is deceased, joined the corporation and also farmed.”

Now the family cash rents the farmland.

“Hopefully, the legacy will live on,” Mrs. Baer said. “I have two sons and a daugh-

ter, and my brother has a daughter and a son.”

Since the program’s inception in 1976, nearly 6000 families have received the award. Often, a Hoosier Homestead farm is easily recognized because most recipients proudly display their awarded sign on their property.

“Each of these Hoosier Homestead farms have such a unique and important story behind them,” Kettler said. “Managing and operating a farm is no simple task, and I commend each of the families that receive this award for their dedication and devotion to agriculture.”

White’s Residential & Family Services has received a $10,000 grant from the Dekko Foundation of Kendallville.

The grant is to be used to continue to expand White’s Residential vocational and workforce development program, Growing Teens for Life, through the upcoming Catapult Training System in partnership with

Conexus Indiana. The Dekko Foundation has been a key supporter of the Growing Teens for Life program since its beginning.

Founded by Chester Dekko in 1981, the Dekko Foundation is committed to fostering economic freedom through education.

Over the past 39 years, it has supported thousands of programs, charities, and nonprof-

its that build skills, knowledge, and character in young people from birth through age 18, helping them blossom into independent, self-reliant adults who are capable of producing more than they consume.

Dekko Foundation officials said they chose to invest in Growing Teens for Life because of the opportunities the program is providing

for young people to have hands-on experiences and gain valuable certifications that will help them become productive members of their communities.

“We are incredibly thankful to the Dekko Foundation for their investment in the lives of young people particularly in the area of vocational training,” said Kevin Trotter, VP of Advancement

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Kunkel Cruise-in draws vintage vehicles to downtown Wabash

A vintage Ford Mustang (top left photo) makes its way to the Honeywell Center’s Carpenter Plaza on Friday morning during set up for the 22nd annual Dave Kunkel Cruise-in. A car show judge Scott Farnham, (bottom left) takes a close look at the vintage Chevrolet set up in the Wabash Elks parking lot during the show. Columbia City resident Jay Bolante (top photo) shines up his 1924 Ford Truck prior to the start of the show. The annual show raises funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s ALS Fund. Kunkel, a former vice president at The Ford Meter Box Co., died of ALS. A car enthusiast, his friends thought a car show in his honor would be a way to raise funds to fight the disease. Photos by Joseph Slacian

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Scholarship available for Leadership Development course

Grow Wabash County and the Leadership Development Wabash County (LDWC) committee are accepting applications for the Jim Smith Scholarship.

The scholarship, named for the recently retired facilitator of the LDWC program, Jim Smith, will be awarded to one

applicant attending the 2021-2022 LDWC cohort to pay for their full program tuition.

“Jim Smith has been an incredible champion for Grow Wabash County, and especially the Leadership Development program,” Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash

City workers to get 3% pay increases

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com Most City of Wabash employees, including elected officials, are slated to receive a 3 percent raise in 2022.

The Wabash City Council, during preliminary budget talks on Aug. 17, agreed to such. The Council will consider the budget on first reading during its Sept. 13 meeting.

While most employees are receiving the 3 percent increase, a handful could receive slightly more. Those workers’ increases would help to bring their pay more in line with other staffers to do similar work.

Employees did not receive a pay increase in 2021 due to the COVID 19 pandemic. When preparing the budget in 2020, city officials were not sure how much support the city would receive from the state.

Overall, the 2022 budget stands at $23.8 million.

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County, said. “So, when Jim retired from his post as the head facilitator of Leadership Development, we wanted to find a way to recognize his service in a way that we knew he would not only appreciate but would continue to open this program up to emerging leaders all over

Wabash County.”

The scholarship application can be completed online at www.growwabashcounty.com/smithscholarship. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31. After the deadline, the LDWC committee will review all applications and select one winner that will be announced the following week.

In order to be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must already be registered for the LDWC 2021-2022 program, and must live and/or work in Wabash County.

The committee will select the winner based on the individuals’ profession, long-term goals, financial need, and the explanation of

why this scholarship would be impactful.

The 2021-2022 cohort of Leadership Development Wabash County will meet every third Thursday between October 2021 and May 2022 at various locations around Wabash County.

Additional information about this year’s LDWC program can be found at www.growwabashcounty.com/lead.

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Dorothy Glassburn, 99

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Harlain E. Webb, 78

Longtime bowler

Enjoyed oil painting

Retired from Celotex

July 29, 1922 – Aug. 17, 2021

Nov. 18, 1927 – Aug. 19, 2021

April 21, 1943 – Aug. 18, 2021

Dorothy Helen Glassburn, 99, formerly of Wabash, died at 9:15 am, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

She was born on July 29, 1922, in Peru, to Tom and Stella (Kelly) Barlow.

Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Linlawn High School, and a graduate of Marion Beauty College. She first married Russell Barnett and he preceded her in death.

She then married Thurman Glassburn on Jan. 3, 1983; he died in March 2021.

Dorothy owned and operated Dorothy’s Beauty Salon in Wabash, 33 years, and also managed LaBoutique Beauty Salon. She was a member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church in Huntington. She was a former member of the Woman’s Clubhouse Association and a longtime member of the Wabash Women’s Bowling League. Dorothy lived in Huntington several years and at Peabody Retirement Community the past five years.

She is survived by two children, Phillip L. (Judy) Barnett of Naperville, Ill., and Sharon (Dewayne) Anderson of Huntington; five grandchildren, Michele (Kurt) Landis of Schaumburg, Ill., Michael (Media) Anderson of Fort Wayne, Michelle (Chad) Hacker and Rachel (Aaron) Kiefer, both of Huntington, and Matthew (Lindsay) Anderson of Hyrum, Utah; and five great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and three sisters.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial was in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Woman’s Clubhouse Association.

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

Bonnie Kirby Walters, 77 Illustrated several textbooks

Bonnie Kirby Walters, 77, died Aug. 11, 2021, in San Louis Obispo, Calif.

She was born in Wabash to Marvin and Della Kirby. She married Dirk Walters in 1969, and lived in San Louis Obispo ever since.

Bonnie graduated from Manchester College and attained her master’s degree from Indiana University in Zoology with her thesis in ecology.

Bonnie was a very accomplished artist and illustrated several plant taxonomy textbooks. She was a breeder of mice, hamsters, rats and guinea pigs. She was widely known for her work in developing new traits in her animals.

She was one of four children born to Mr. & Mrs. Kirby. Her siblings are Lawrence Kirby, North Manchester; Lester (Regina) Kirby, New Jersey, and Diana (Paul) Bergman, Wabash.

Joan Maxine Bradley, 93, of Wabash, died at 10:36 am, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

She was born on Nov. 18, 1927, in Ijamsville, to Harvey M. and Beulah (Eakright) Fry. Joan was a 1945 graduate of Wabash High School. She married John Richard Bradley in Wabash on Nov. 18, 1946; he died June 23, 2006.

She was a homemaker and also worked several years at the Winchester Senior Center in Wabash. Joan was a member of the Wabash First Church of God. She enjoyed oil painting, playing the piano, word puzzles and gardening.

She is survived by four children, Rex (Carol) Bradley of Alto, Ga., John (Kay) Bradley and Jay (Kathy) Bradley, both of Wabash, and Jo Ellen (Brian) Bradley of Huntington; seven grandchildren, Tod Bradley of Alto, Scott Bradley of Georgia, Shawn Bradley of North Manchester, John Kerry Bradley of Idaville, Jeff Bradley of Wabash, Amy Feldt of Lebanon, Ill., and Audrey Huddleston of Marion; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Sam (Gaye) Fry of Wabash, and sister, Nancy Christie of Urbana.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother, Glen Fry, three sisters, Betty Bradley, Margorie Ray, and Mary Wright, and her granddaughter, Kelly McQue. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Robb Rensberger officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

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

Preferred memorial is Wabash First Church of God. The memorial guest book for Joan may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Harlain E. Webb, 78, of Wabash, died at 7:50 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

He was born on April 21, 1943, in Dwale, Ky., to Darvin and Vina (Page) Webb.

Harlain married Lucille Bowling in Dwale, Ky., on Sept. 23, 1964. He worked at Celotex in Lagro, retiring after 22 1/2 years. He attended the Free United Baptist Church in Sidney. He enjoyed listening to and playing bluegrass music, singing and playing in church and woodworking. He loved his family and spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife, Lucille Webb of Wabash; four children, Deborah (Mike Arrowood) Smith of Wabash, Bryan (Beverly) Webb of Randleman, N.C., Joshua (April) Webb of Tipton, and Amanda (David) Edmond of Wabash; 16 grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; brothers and sister, Estille (Margaret) Webb of Wabash, Bobby (JoAnn) Webb and and Betty Daniels, both of Prestonsburg, Ky., and his sister-in-law, Anne Webb of Prestonsburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Garlie Webb, Delno Webb, and David Webb, six sisters, Rita Crum, Evelee Stacey, Gleanna Deskins, Ruby Stone, Verdie Boyd, and Juanita Stratton.

Funeral services were Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Tim Webb officiating. Burial was in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Southside Free Will Baptist Youth Program.

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

Norman Lightle, 83

Elizabeth “Beth” Mills, 88

U.S. veteran

Native of Texas

Aug. 16, 1938 – Aug. 21, 2001

Dec. 16, 1932 – Aug. 19, 2021

Norman Ray Lightle, 83, North Manchester, died Aug. 21, 2021.

He was born Aug. 16, 1938.

Visitation 2-4 p.m. Aug. 25, at Congregational Christian Church, North Manchester. Services follow.

McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, handled arrangements.

Elizabeth E. “Beth” Mills, 88, Silver Lake, died Aug. 19, 2021.

She was born Dec. 16, 1932.

A graveside service planned later at Marion National Cemetery, Marion.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Angilee Beery, 79

Virginia Bozarth, 98

Retired educator

Retired teacher, librarian

Dec. 15, 1941 – Aug. 20, 2021

Jan. 18, 1923 – Aug. 19, 2021

Angilee Miller Beery, age 79, of North Manchester, died on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, following a recent diagnosis of advanced gastric cancer.

Angilee was born Dec. 15, 1941, in Middlebury, and lived in North Manchester since 1965. She graduated from Manchester College in 1963 with a degree in Elementary Education and later earned a Master of Science degree in Education from Saint Francis College.

Angilee taught elementary school in Manchester Community Schools for 41 years, retiring in 2009.

After retirement, she continued to work part-time as a dining room hostess at Timbercrest Retirement Community, where she was beloved by residents and staff. She also volunteered for several years in an elementary classroom supporting students with math and reading. A voracious reader herself, she was a member of several local book groups.

A long-time member of Manchester Church of the Brethren, Angilee led Sunday School and volunteered on numerous committees. She served on the board of the Manchester Early Learning Center and was invested in its success.

An avid and talented quilter, Angilee was a member of the quilt clubs Creative Threaders and Sew Much Fun, and she looked forward to Camp Mack Quilt Retreats for sewing and fellowship.

During the pandemic, she sewed hundreds of masks for family, friends, schools, and other organizations.

Recently, she bought sewing supplies for a widows’ group in Malawi, Africa.

Angilee was preceded in death by her father, the Rev. Harold W. Miller, and by her mother, Louise Reed Miller. She is survived by her brother Kenneth Miller (Zelba) of Chesterton, her husband, Leland Beery of North Manchester, son Robin Beery (Sonya Yoder-Beery) of Indianapolis, son Gary Beery (Angela Rogers) of Palo Alto, CA, daughter Alyson Beery (Neil Westendorf) of Leadville, CO, and grandchildren Ruth and Hazel, Margaret and Caroline, and Sylas and Camilla. She leaves behind many beloved relatives, friends, and former students who will miss her generosity, energy, passion for learning, and love of life.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date at Manchester Church of the Brethren.

The family of Angilee Beery has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

Donations may be made to the Manchester Early Learning Center, 705 N. Market Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. She would have also loved for you to enjoy coffee with a friend at KenapocoMocha in her honor.

Condolences may be sent at mckeemortuary.com.

Virginia Pearl Bozarth, 98, formerly of Wabash and Roann, died at 1 pm, Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester.

She was born on Jan. 18, 1923, in Urbana, to Jesse D. and Velma Edith (Amber) Devers.

Virginia was a 1941 graduate of Urbana High School, a 1944 graduate of Manchester College, and received her Masters in Library Science from Ball State University. She married Alvin Herman Bozarth Jr in Urbana on Jan. 20, 1946; he died March 22, 2017.

Virginia taught business 23 years and was a longtime librarian, both at Northfield High School and was the librarian at the Roann Public Library. She also was the bookkeeper for Sheriff Howard Tomson and Larry Rice, was the organist at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service several years, and also volunteered at the Wabash County Hospital. She was a former member of Olive Branch Church of God, and a current member of the Roann United Methodist Church where she also played the organ.

Virginia was a member of the Indiana Retired Teachers Association, the Wabash County Retired

David Street, 81 U.S. Army veteran March 19, 1940 – Aug. 20, 2021 David Wayne Street, 81, of rural Wabash, died 11:45 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at his home.

He was born on March 19, 1940, in Medora, to Raymond H. and Lenny Ruth (Lucas) Street.

David married Brenda Heflin in Elwood, on June 23, 1963; she died May 25, 2008.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and also retired from Dana Corporation. David was very passionate about cars, especially his Corvette.

He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Gas City.

He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly (Kevin) Shininger of Wabash; brother, James Street, and sister, Martha Crane.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Paul Street.

As per Dave’s request, there will be no services.

Arrangments by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is the Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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Teachers Association, the Ladies Nite Out Club, and the Roann Matrons Club.

She is survived by three children, Stanley (Judy) Bozarth of Fort Wayne, Debra DeMarco of Belvidere, Ill., and Bradley (Jodie) Bozarth of Wabash; 13 grandchildren, Barbra (Jon) Simpson of Mundelein, Ill., Greg (Libby) Bozarth of Westfield, Angela Snow of Chicago, Ill., Jay (Jonnie) DeMarco of Montgomery, Ill., Courtney (William) Smyser of Noblesville, Keeley (Michael) Abbott of Wabash, Blake Bozarth of Indianapolis, Sam (Jan) DeMarco of Arlington Heights, Ill., Joe (Deya) DeMarco of Elmhurst, Ill., John (Amanda) DeMarco of San Antonio, Texas, Gina (Jeremy ) Borowski of Lisle, Ill., Pat (Sylvia) DeMarco of Montgomery, Illinois, and Paul DeMarco of Plainfield, Ill.; 16 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and grandson Sam Simmons.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Wayne Balmer officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Roann Public Library.

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

Rodney Hoover, 60 Loved the mountains June 16, 1961 – Aug. 17, 2001 Rodney Jason Hoover,60, Hoytsville, Utah, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2001, after fighting chron’s disease for 38 years.

He was born in Wabash, June 16, 1961, to Charles (Chuck) and Bertha(Bert) Collins Hoover.

He grew up in the Fort Wayne/ Roanoke area and attended Roanoke and Fort Wayne Christian schools and graduated from Huntington High school.

He moved to Colorado right after graduation because he loved the mountains. He loved mountain climbing, rafting, hiking, hockey and the Broncos.

Survivors include his parents, daughter Vennessa (Dalton) Keel Hoytsville; son Michael, Pocatello, Idaho; five grandchildren; brother Randy (Tina) Hoover Fort Wayne; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, & cousins.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kimberly Snell, grandparents Emil & Anna Hoover and Arthur & Berneal Collins.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Oak Park Church 14922 Illinois Road, Fort Wayne, at 2 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 28 at 2:00. Visitation from 1-2 p.m.

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Alice Stouffer, 92

Former first responder

Former school cook

Nov. 10, 1966 – Aug. 20, 2021

Oct. 11, 1928 – Aug. 23, 2021

George A. Powell, 54, of Atlanta, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021, at his residence.

He was born in Wabash, on Nov. 10, 1966, to Earl L. Powell and Mary (Miller) Powell.

George was a 1987 graduate of Southwood High School. He married Shelley R. Gray on October 7, 1989; she survives.

George worked as a fuel truck driver for Ceres Solution in Noblesville. He also worked in the swine industry, for over 25 years, at Carl Swine and Kokomo Grain. For 10 years, George was a first responder and firefighter for the Mt. Etna Fire Department. George’s favorite thing was to sit on his front porch and have a Bud Light, and he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

George is survived by his wife, Shelley, of Atlanta; one son, Zachary (Kimberly) Powell, of Bedford; one daughter, Jenna (Clinton Myers) Scalf, of Noblesville; two brothers, John (Rebecca) Powell and Fred Powell, both of LaFontaine; one sister, Brenda (Rick) Lantz, of Paw Paw, Mich.; three grandchildren, Kellen Scalf, Lakota Maxwell and Phoenyx Maxwell.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, with Donnie Garst and Kaleb d’Ombrian. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery in Lincolnville.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Wounded Warriors Project.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, has been trusted with George’s arrangements.

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

Alice Louise Stouffer, 92, of rural Wabash, died at 5:42 a.m., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021, at her home.

She was born on Oct. 11, 1928, in Wabash County, to Homer and Edith (Flora) Miller.

Alice was a graduate of Urbana High School. She married Robert Henry Stouffer in Wabash on April 25, 1947; he died April 12, 1994.

Alice was a homemaker and farmer’s wife, and cooked at Linlawn and Southwood elementary schools. She was a member of Wabash Friends Church, Builders Sunday School Class, the Cozy Homemakers Home Ec Club and was a leader of a Wabash 4-H Club. She was also a member of the Wabash County Hospital Auxiliary and worked in the gift shop.

Alice enjoyed gardening, mowing her lawn, golfing, and entertaining company in her home. She was an excellent cook, and loved her dog “Sugar.”

She is survived by three children, Gayle

Manwell of Upland, Michael “Bobby” (D’Ann) Stouffer and Debra Stouffer, both of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Joe (Anita) Manwell of Summitville, Scott Manwell and Nick (Jonda) Manwell, both of Marion, Casey (Jessica) Stouffer of Peru, Bart (Danielle) Stouffer of Wabash, Ted (Elizabeth) Klees of Indianapolis, and Lindsey (Cole) Johnson of Ketchikan, Alaska; 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, John Stouffer and Ronald Stouffer, daughter, Susan Kay Stouffer, son-in-law, Kim Manwell, and brother Eugene Miller.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. State Road 13, Wabash, with David Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Thursday, at the Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, and one hour prior to the service, Friday at the church.

Preferred memorial is Wabash Friends Church.

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

Weekly reports North Manchester Police Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Laura L. Bennett, 54, Wabash, struck a parked vehicle owned by Jean M. Creech, 84, North Manchester, in the 600 block of Meadowdale Drive at 2:35 p.m. Aug. 18.

Vehicles driven

by David A. JuarezPerez, 41, address unknown, struck a parked vehicle owned by Daniel J. Smallwood, 42, Roann, at 4:36 p.m.

Aug. 18 in the 100 block of West Main Street. NM Police were assisted by North Manchester Fire Department and Parkview Ambulance Service.

Cases A theft report was taken in the 1000 block of State Road 114W at 5:31

p.m. Aug. 15.

A vandalism report was taken in the 100 block of South Buffalo Street at 5:32 a.m.

Aug. 19.

Citations Braxton S. Fogelsong, 18, cited for speeding at 10:10 p.m. Aug. 14.

Anna L. Bailieul, 47, Rochester, cited for speeding at 12:10 a.m. Aug. 15.

Arrests James R. Kline, 52, North Manchester, preliminarily charged with domestic battery at 5:31 p.m.

Aug. 15.

Fire Runs To the 400 block of Ruse Street at 5:05 p.m. Aug. 13 for a limb down on power lines.

To the 100 block of South Merkle Street at 5:54 p.m.

Aug. 13 for a medical assist.

To the 100 block of West Main Street at 2:47 a.m.

Aug. 14 for a medical assist.

To Wisteria Lane at 4:47 p.m. Aug. 14 for a medical assist.

To the 200 block of North Walnut Street at 5:19 p.m.

Aug. 14 for a medical assist.

To Wisteria Lane at 2:13 a.m. Aug. 15 for a medical assist.

To the 300 block of Rustic Lane at 4:57 p.m. Aug. 15 for a medical assist.

To the 1100 block of State Road 114W at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 for a medical assist.

To the 100 block of West 7th St. at 4:44 a.m. Aug 16 for a medical assist.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street at 8:57 p.m. Aug. 16 for a medical assist.

To the 500 block of West 2nd Street at 11:29 a.m. Aug. 16 for a medical assist.

To the 2200 block of East Street at 6:58 p.m. Aug. 17 for a medical assist.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street at 7:36 p.m. Aug. 17 for a medical assist.

To the 1300 block of State Road 114W at 10:20 a.m. Aug. 18 for a medical assist.

To the 1100 block of North Market Street at 6:52 p.m.

Aug. 18 for a medical assist.

To the 100 block

of East Main Street at 10:14 p.m. Aug. 18 for a medical assist.

To the 600 block of Strauss Provimi at 10:24 p.m. Aug. 18 for a medical assist.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street at 12:19 p.m. Aug. 19 for a medical assist.

To the 1100 block of West 4th Street at 1:07 p.m. Aug. 19 for a medical assist.

Marriage Licenses The Wabash County Clerk’s Office issued the following marriage licenses from Aug. 4-16: John Keith Stout and Robin Ann Stout Madisyn Taylor Powell and Dakota Ray Parker Karen Yvonne Walker and Kenneth Leroy Jones Rodney Dale Lynn and Karina

Lynae tyner.

Kennedy Elise Prater and Bruce Scott Brewer.

Elizabeth Elaine Whyel and Jalen Joseph Picklesimer.

Megan Elizabeth Castle and Drew Thomas Callahan.

Isaiah David Mackenzie and Paige Allison Miller.

Bailey Elynn Hobbs and William Lee Roberts.

Devin Tyler Miller and Angela Marie Penix.

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40 people graduate from Learn More Center

Officer sworn in: Ryan W. Fager receives the oath of office from Mayor Scott Long as the newest

Wabash Police officer. Fager was born and raised in Wabash, and graduated from Wabash High School in 2006. He and his wife have three children and live in Wabash County. As all new officers, Officer Fager must complete Forty Hour Pre-Basic before he can start on patrol. He is on the waiting list to attend the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy within his first year as a police officer. Photo provided

JA to sponsor Biz Town During the 2020-21 school year students at Wabash City Schools Middle School, Manchester Intermediate School and Sharp Creek Elementary School were all able to be a part of the Junior Achievement Biz Town opportunity.

Some traveled to Fort Wayne for an inperson day while others turned their classroom into a small city with the help of Biz Town in a box.

Duke Energy donated $2,500 toward these events and

helped to make it possible for thes students to learn what it was like to be a part of a real city, hold a job, pay bills and have a little responsibility.

Many kids are very tired by the time they go home but tend to appreciate their parents just a little bit more.

To volunteer in the

classroom, at Biz Town or Finance Park please reach out to JA Area Manager Beth Miller at 574-5514698 or Beth.Miller@ja.org.

Tickets on sale for Taste of Pumpkin tour

Visit Wabash County that tickets for the Taste of Pumpkin Trolley No.85 Tour will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Autumn in Wabash County is beautiful, and this pumpkin inspired tasting tour will kick off the changing of the seasons!

Experience ‘everything’ pumpkin along this fun and tasteful tour highlighting unique spots throughout Wabash County.

The tour will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., is $30 per person, and will begin at the Visit Wabash County Welcome Center in downtown Wabash.

The Pumpkin Food Tour

Itinerary includes stops to: 50 East Garden Center & Café: Located in Wabash, sample tasty frappes, lattes, macchiatos, and cider paired with pumpkin rolls, cinnamon rolls, and turtle cheesecake, all made on-site!

Grant Creek Farms: Located in LaFontaine, tour the local farm and meet the family behind the pumpkins! At this location, you’ll taste pumpkin hummus made by Bailey’s Pizza Parlor.

950 Speakeasy Bistro: New to Lagro, this familyfriendly restaurant on the top floor and Speakeasy bar on the bottom level is the perfect last stop! This unique

menu includes pumpkin pie pizza, ‘changing of the seasons’ charcuterie board, and ‘the great pumpkin’ martini.

Brewed by Matt Dillon, locally crafted small batch pumpkin beer tastings will be offered while traveling on the trolly “I’m so excited to share this one-of-akind tour with you, as is it combining two of my favorite things: Fall and pumpkins,” said Jennifer LongDillon, tourism manager for Visit Wabash County.

“Traveling to locations around Wabash County and experiencing something new is one concept that makes these tours unique. ”

Tickets for the Taste of Pumpkin Tour are $30 per person and are all inclusive. This is a tour for those ages 21 and up and there will be average walking required.

To purchase tickets online, visit our website at www.visitwabashcounty.co m/trolley-tours.

You may also stop in the Welcome Center at 221 S. Miami St. Wabash, IN, or call 260-5637171. Please note: Payment is due upon registration.

Visit Wabash County would like to thank Todd Adams State Farm for sponsoring this tour and J.M. Reynolds Oil Company, Inc. for being the official fuel provider for Trolley No.85.

The Learn More Center, an adult basic education center with locations in Wabash and North Manchester, had 40 students who have reached their educational goal of obtaining a High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.

By attaining this credential, graduates have proven their competency in writing, reading, math, social studies, science, and logic skills. In addition, 17 students were nominated and joined the National Adult Education Honor Society, demonstrating the attributes of dependable attendance, cooperative attitude, and work ethic.

A graduation and induction ceremony celebrating the success of these Learn More Center students took place

Saturday, July 31, at the Wabash Alliance Church with 165 in attendance. Six graduates spoke, highlighting their journeys, barriers, and triumphs as they persevered in their educational and life pilgrimages.

Aaron H said in his speech, “Don’t just take it; fight back. Give it your all every time. I have no idea where I am going from here personally. I’m still working on that, but all I do know is that whatever it is I decide to do, I will give it my all. And each and every one of you should, too. We can’t stop now.”

At the Learn

More Center, educational programming is offered at the Wabash County C o m m u n i t y Learning Center in Wabash and at the Town Life Center in North Manchester.

For hours and more information on enrolling in the Learn More Center, call or text 260.330.1461 or visit w w w. l e a r n m o r e center.org.

Services are confidential and, thanks to the generosity of our donors, are of no cost to students.

The Learn More Center is also a state-approved testing site for the High School Equivalency Diploma.

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Shop With a Cop ride set for Aug. 28 Scotty’s Bar, in conjunction with Mike and Corky Hall and family, will host the 18th annual Shop With a Cop Charity Ride on Saturday, April 28.

Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon, with the escorted ride leaving at noon.

The donation is $20 per person and entitles an individual to the ride,

food, and event Tshirt and more.

Food, a charity auction, awards and a celebration will follow.

The ride will begin and end at Scotty’s Bar, 780

Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Early birds can join organizers for biscuits and gravy at 9 a.m. at Scotty’s.

Because the ride will make stop at various bars along

‘Whelm!’ me and the people I work with.”

When work stopped because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lawson took the time to write two more films.

“We’re going to

start pursuing those and use the momentum off of what ‘Whelm!’ is doing,” he said.

“We’re going to press forward and make some things that are even big-

the way, all participants must be at least 21.

For more information, call Mike Hall, 260-571-4255, Corky Hall, 260-5717912, or Katie Crace, 260-571-3525.

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He also is trying to work with movie palaces, much like the Eagles, to get the film shown in them.

“I’m old school,” he said. “I think

movies belong in theaters and not just TV screens.

And, so, I retained theatrical rights for ‘Whelm!’ so I could put it in theaters without the discretion of the distribu-

tor. So, we’re able to see it where we see fit.”

Tickets for Saturday’s screening of “Whelm!” can be purchased at honeywellarts.com.

Roann festival plans taking shape

ROANN AND NORTHERN MIAMI

The Roann Covered Bridge Pop’s Jazzy Junk. They will be Festival is just around the corner. selling tickets during The Roann Donna and her committee has Covered Bridge Festival in front of worked hard to get things ready.

Log Cabin Antiques. You don’t Some of the events will be: have to be present to win.

Thursday, Sept. 9 – 6:30 p.m. Livin’ BRIAN CHAMBERLAIN will Forgivin’, 7:30 p.m. The Bulldogs; be guest speaker at the Roann Friday, Sept. 10 – 6 p.m. Unwound United Methodist Church for Aug. Band, 8 p.m.

29 service. Aug. birthdays Backwater Band; will be celebrated. We Saturday, Sept. 11 – 7 invite you to worship in A.M. Breakfast in the person or on Facebook at Bridge, Noon-6 p.m.

9 a.m.

Joni’s Animal Grams OUR PRAYERS go Ann Me Ann Meyer yer and Pig Race (New this 765-833-2614 out to Don Stevens, meyerann@ year), 2 p.m. Parade Melvin Harrell, Colson centurylink.net Stouffer (son of Ethan (Let Your Light Shine) with Culver Military and Abby Stouffer), Rob Color Guard Featured, Mace, Averi Haecker, Jo 5 p.m. Blue Holler Ellen Nelson, Lowell (Bluegrass Music), and Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy 8 p.m. Sugar Shot. Just Eads and our country. a few of the attracStay safe and stay tions, be sure to check out all the healthy. God bless you all! fun and food that will be available!

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: SATURDAY, AUG. 14, Waylen Aug. 25 – Taylor Vigar and Terri Dale West celebrated his first Ahlfeld; Aug. 26 – Amanda birthday with a party at his parHolmes, Doug Bogert, and Olivia ent’s house, Jordan West and Hicks; Aug. 27 – Kaitann Langston, Troy McKillip, Anthony Caleigh Holmes, with a cookout.

Tooley, and Debbie Dyson; Aug. 28 Lots of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends helped – Christina Holmes and Tami Vigar; Aug. 29 – Bobby Lynn and celebrate with Waylen. After the Cindy Swihart; Aug. 30 – Ted cookout and eating birthday cake Brower, Barry Maple, Doug and ice cream, Waylen opened his many, many presents. Happy first Draper, and Lauren Deck. birthday Waylen!

PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for this week: We go through many ALSO CELEBRATING last seasons of time where we experiweekend was Don Richardson, ence various situations and relawith a party at the Wabash City tionships. Solomon is contemplatPark. Family, friends and classing what gain has the worker from mates helped Don celebrate his his toil with all the things of this 80th birthday with a card shower.

Wishing you many more! life that God has given to mankind to be busy with. There are five THE ROANN Food Pantry characteristics of God that needs announced they will be closing as to be considered in understanding of Sept. 15. The pantry has serviced our community for several this life. years thanks to the efforts of Solomon teaches us that God has made everything beautiful.

Ellen Rensberger, Ruth Ann The very essence of this world is Dyson and Susan Keppel. Thank beautiful and intriguing. This you for your service! earth will teach us a lot about this ROANN COMMUNITY life and about God Himself. We Heritage is having a Main Street learn that everything is made by Project Opportunity Drawing on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Tickets are God, belongs to God and has been $1.00/each or 6/$5.00. Tickets given to bring glory to his name. available at Log Cabin Antiques, Earth is God’s creation to reveal Bailey’s Pizza Parlor or Mom & his glory. Every good gift is from

above.

We need to understand that God has put eternity into man’s heart.

The only satisfaction in this life comes from the person of God. We search for cheap substitutes of pleasure and joy, only to fall short of our desire. We try and seek heavenly things in person of fame, power, and influence. There is no way that anything in this life will satisfy the heart of desire in our souls.

God’s gift to mankind is to eat, drink, and take pleasure in all his toil. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the things in this life, but they will never replace the joy of the Lord. Solomon calls for us to be joyful. Knowing that eternity with God is our future, we should live with an eternal anticipation.

The pain and hurt of this life will be put away forever when we are in heaven.

Solomon teaches us that whatever God does, endures forever.

Nothing can be added to it nor anything taken from it. We live in a world of change but God’s word never changes and his promises remain true. God is a covenant keeper and we can expect what he says is true. Beware of those who add what is not in his word. They are false prophets who are leading themselves and others away from God. Read the word of God for yourself and make sure you know God’s word.

Then the last characteristic of God that Solomon teaches is all that he has done is so people fear him. The whole duty of mankind is to have an awe of God and obey his word. We choose who we respect and admire in this life.

There is only one God and He is to be praised. He is worthy of our worship. We worship not from the sanctuary but in our everyday life.

Everything you do and say shows who you worship. So, there is a time and season for everything in this life, but through it all, we fear God and obey his commands. Seek God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

GOOD WORDS . . .

I enjoy the conversations of others. Sitting in restaurants, often I find myself listening-in on what others talk about. It is both interesting and alarming.

We find that God is able to eavesdrop on our conversations (& lives) as well. He sees and hears all. Alarming, isn’t it? (Job 34:21 tells us that He watches and sees everything.

He knows us better than we know ourselves.

How does this change things knowing that God knows? What would you like to retract?

Rev. Rick E. Carder - (RickeCarder.com)

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Parkview updates plans for SW Fort Wayne site

2 Ivy Tech sites have new chancellor Ivy Tech Community College has named Dr. Kim BarnettJohnson as its next chancellor for the Fort Wayne service area, effective Aug. 16.

Current chancellor Dr. Jerrilee K. Mosier announced her retirement after serving 11 years with the college. The Fort Wayne chancellor position will include oversight and leadership of the college’s second-largest service area, including the 11 counties of Northeast Indiana: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley.

“Students are at the heart of Dr. Kim BarnettJohnson’s long career at Ivy Tech,” said Dr. Sue Ellspermann, President of Ivy Tech Community College. “She has proven herself as a servant leader within the college.

Dr. BarnettJohnson is already engaged in many community initiatives, and will be exceptional at leading and growing partnerships with industry, K-12 education, and community organizations.

She will ensure more college age students and working adult learners successfully complete in-demand degrees and credentials which lead to high-wage, highimpact careers or transfer to our four-year partners.”

“I am honored to be selected as the next chancellor of the Ivy Tech Community College Fort Wayne service area. I have dedicated the past 20 years of my career to this campus and the incredible faculty, and staff who move mountains to serve our students,” said Dr. BarnettJohnson. “Ivy Tech’s mission is integral to the future of Northeast Indiana’s workforce and I am excited to take the helm and lead this phenomenal team to even greater heights.”

Dr. BarnettJohnson currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the Fort Wayne campus where she influences practices locally and statewide through oversight of academic programming and support services, faculty development and promotion, student

retention and completion, and dual credit administration. She brings more than 27 years of higher education experience including: Dean, IAdapt/Degree Completion Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Ethnic Student Programs, and Director of Minority Student Recruitment/Progr ams/Retention.

She has also played an integral role in the creation and leadership of campus student programs, such as the African American Male Initiative, and SPIRIT, both of which are student organizations created to provide mentorship and retention support to specific student populations, with the goal of student success through completion.

“In my soul, I believe that education is critical to our community’s success,” said Dr. Barnett-Johnson.

“Ivy Tech is the catalyst for that success, and we live this mission daily. I can think of no better way to spend my time, than to lead my colleagues who, when paired with our dedicated

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legislators, community leaders, donors, and education partners, make up the most passionate team of changemakers I have had the pleasure of knowing. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I have walked alongside these folks for two decades, and I know we are up to the task.”

In addition to these activities, Dr. Barnett-Johnson has also been actively engaged in building community partnerships through current, and previous service, on community boards for organizations such as AWS Foundation, YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne, Parkview Multicultural Advisory Board, Dupont Hospital Community Engagement Board, SCAN, East Wayne Street Center, Mirror Me Foundation, and Homebound Meals.

She also volunteers for organizations such as Unity Performing Arts Foundation and JuniorAchievement,

FORT WAYNE — Parkview Health has updated plans for its southwest Fort Wayne campus to include a more comprehensive range of services in one convenient location.

During a pause in construction due to the pandemic, plans for the campus at Illinois Road and Glencarin Boulevard were reevaluated. Updated plans call for a more efficient use of existing space and the addition of commonly needed services to meet a wider array of care needs, including specialty care and a 24-hour emergency department.

Currently known as Parkview Inverness, in the Inverness Centre plaza, the Parkview campus will also be renamed Parkview Southwest as construction is completed.

“Parkview Southwest will allow us to deliver multiple levels of outpatient care in a more efficient manner, offering ‘hospital-like’ service without a hospital,” said John Bowen, president, Parkview Regional

Medical Center and Affiliates. “This campus will meet a significant portion of patients’ care needs in one convenient location.

Based on patient feedback, we are adding some of our most in-demand services to the campus, meeting more diverse clinical needs and making it easier for area residents to receive care closer to home.”

As previously planned, Parkview will construct a three-story specialty outpatient center at the southeast corner of Illinois Road and Glencarin Boulevard. On the first floor, patients will have access to an emergency room, as well as lab and imaging services, creating convenience for patients who are referred for common tests.

The second and third floors of the new outpatient center will house specialty care practices and clinics, including Parkview Physicians Group surgical and specialty providers, Parkview Neurosciences, services by the

Parkview Cancer Institute and Parkview Heart Institute, and Orthopedics Northeast (ONE).

The addition of these services expands access to some of the most commonly needed specialty care for patients in southwest Fort Wayne.

As part of Parkview’s redesign, the existing ambulatory surgery center on Carnegie Boulevard will be remodeled to include more surgery and procedure rooms. The newly named Parkview Southwest Surgery Center will be used for common outpatient procedures.

Site work is expected to begin in August and construction is slated to begin this fall.

All construction is expected to be complete in 2023.

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Mr. & Mrs. Max Denney Mr. and Mrs. Max Denney celebrated their 65th anniversary with family during a dinner at Charley Creek Inn. Denney and the former Janet Hodel were married on July 29, 1956, at the St. Matthew’s Evangelical and Reformed Church by the Rev. Englesdorfer.

Denney is retired automobile sales and insurance sales.

Mrs. Denney is retired from Sears Roebuck and the Department of Justice.

The couple has four children: J.P. (Jennifer) Denney, Wabash; Joseph (Juliet Tate) Denney, Sacramento, Calif.; Diane (Stand) Johnson, Bluffton; and Lisa

DivorceCare, a 13-week DVD series sponsored by Wabash Friends Counseling Center, features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on topics concerning divorce and recovery.

The support group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday in the Conference Room in the Wabash Friends Counseling Center, 3563 South State Road 13, Wabash. Wearing a mask is required when entering.

Group leader and members of the group meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Subway, 1812 S. Wabash Street on State Road 15, Wabash.

More info: Call 260-563-8453 or 877-350-1658, or e-mail office@wabashfriends.org; or call group leader Janet at 260-571-5235.

The website for DivorceCare is www.divorcecare.org

(Terry) Sutton, Wabash.

They also have 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

2021 Roann Covered Bridge Festival

Parade Saturday, Sept. 11 at 2:00PM

Entry Date Has Been Extended!

Due 9/1/21 for Judged Units (6517 W. St. Rd. 16, Roann, IN 46974) Name of Organization: _______________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________ Entry Title: ______________________________________________ Announcer Comments (or email to Roannparade@gmail.com and feel free to attach additional information): _________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Signed: _______________________ Title: _____________________ Contact Telephone #: (________) ______________________________ Email: _________________________________________________ *** Check Box if this is a Cutie Pet Parade Entry

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peachy!

By Laura Kurella

Peaches are a special fruit. So special that many phrases include the word “peach” simply because it denotes a special sweetness. In fact, for three centuries English-speakers have been using “peach” and “peachy” to describe things that they considered desirable and attractive such as, “She’s a real peach!”

The word has also been used to point out something exceptional, such as when a prize-fighter lands “A real peach of a blow!”

There’s also the idiom, “peaches and cream” completion, which means possessing beautiful skin.

There’s also the pleasing turn of phrase, “You’re a real peach!” which is usually stated to express how helpful someone has been, unless it is stated cynically, of course!

If you happen to be living in happy times you might be inclined to say that your life is “Peachy keen,” and it could become literal if you get the opportunity to bite into a farm-fresh-picked peach this season, as well!

Sweet, juicy, and oh-so-good for you, peaches are actually a member of the rose family that originated in China.

What might be surprising is there are only two main varieties of peaches: The clingstone (the flesh sticks to the stone) and freestone (the stone is easily separated from the flesh), and they can also have a yellow or white flesh, which is sweeter and less acidic than its more traditional golden counterpart.

With a large peach offering fewer than 70 calories and containing 3 grams of fiber, along with a good source of vitamins A and C, eating this fruit can quench that sweet tooth while providing nutrition without excess calories.

When selecting peaches, look for those that have flesh with a slight give, but use your whole hand vs. fingertips to check since the fruit bruises so easily. Also, check for an even coloring of golden or creamy yellow.

Whether in a phrase or on a fork, peaches are a sweet way to please, more so when you buy them from a grower in your community!

Here now are some gorgeous ways the Georgia Peach Organization is offering to help us grill some peach goodness into these remaining summer days – ENJOY!

There is something quite special about a freshpicked peach, which are made even more amazing when used to create a flavorful dish!

Photos and recipes courtesy of gapeaches.org Grilled Salmon with Peach and Avocado Salsa YIELD: 4 Servings Salsa: 2 cups peeled and chopped peaches 1 avocado, diced ½ cup grape tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice Salmon: 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 4 (6-8 ounce) salmon fillets Lime wedges for serving In a medium bowl, combine peaches, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste and set aside.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine chili powder, sugar, and salt and sprinkle evenly over salmon fillets and drizzle with olive oil.

Grill, flesh side down, for 4 minutes or until salmon does not stick. Turn fillets over and grill for and additional 4 minutes or until slightly opaque in center.

Serve salmon with salsa and lime wedges.

Grilled Fish Tacos with Fresh Peach Salsa YIELDS: 4 Servings Salsa: 1 1/2 cups diced fresh peaches

1 firm, but ripe avocado, diced 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 small jalapeño, minced juice of 1 lime, about 3 tablespoons Fish: 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 pounds fresh salmon, halibut, catfish, or your favorite fish Corn tortillas Avocado, peeled and sliced thin Lime wedges.

Combine salsa ingredients in a medium bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare grill to medium-high heat. In a small bowl, combine cumin, sugar, and coriander.

Brush fish with olive oil and sprinkle with spice mixture. Grill fish on oiled grill grates for 3-5 minutes per side until cooked to your liking.

Char tortillas on grill about 10 seconds on each side. Serve tacos with fresh salsa and desired toppings.

Grilled Chicken with Cucumber Peach Salsa YIELDS: 4 Servings Salsa: 2 cups peaches, peeled and chopped 1 cup English cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint Chicken: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon olive oil In a medium bowl, combine peaches, cucumber, pepper, and lime juice and set aside.

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

With a sharp knife, slice chicken breasts horizontally to yield two cutlets. Sprinkle both sides of with pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Grill chicken for 3 minutes per side or until done.

Stir feta and mint into salsa, spoon over chicken, and serve.

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JD is a different kind of ‘legend’ Southwood’s Joey Bland crosses the goalline on Friday, scoring the Knights’ first touchdown of the season. Photo by Joseph Slacian

County opens grid season 2-2

Wabash County’s four high schools went 2-2 on Aug. 20, the opening night of the IHSAA football season.

Manchester 42, North Miami 6 Manchester wasted little time in taking control of its season-opener at North Miami Friday night, Aug. 20, eventually rolling to a 42-6 win over the Warriors.

On the first possession of the game, Manchester quarterback Brock Casper found Dylan Stroud for a 42-yard touchdown pass to take a 6-0 lead, and the rout was on.

Minutes later, Seth Gaerte hauled in a one-handed five-yard touchdown pass from Casper to take a 120 lead.

On North Miami’s next possession, Manchester sophomore Garrett Sites returned a fumble 36 yards to give the Squires an 18-0 lead.

Casper closed out the first-quarter scoring when he found Gaerte for

Manchester running back Braxton Ream takes off for a touchdown in the Squires' 42--6 win at North Miami Friday, Aug. 20. Photo by Eric Christiansen second quarter to the second time 30 give the Squires a yards out, increas36-0 halftime lead. ing the Squire lead With a running to 24-0. clock in the second In the first quarhalf, each team ter, Manchester scored just once had two touchwith Casper recorddowns called back ing his fifth touchdue to penalties.

The Squires went down of the night when he hit Ream to the ground in who then took off the second quarter for a 66-yard score. as running back As efficient as Braxton Ream the Squires were scampered for a 33offensively, they yard run to take a were 0-8 on two30-0 lead. point conversions.

Jace Judy got in North Miami’s Manchester’s scoronly score came in ing column on an the fourth quarter 18-yard pass from on a 12-yard run, Caser late in the

making the final score 42-6.

Casper passed for 209 yards on 7-9 attempts with five touchdowns.

Ream ran the ball 17 times for 113 yards and one touchdown, while Sites picked up 25 yards on six attempts.

Gaerte hauled in three touchdowns in the air for 69 yards and two touchdowns, Stroud caught two passes for 65 yards and one touchdown, Ream had one catch for a 66yard score, and Judy had one reception for a touchdown for 18 yards.

Southwood 45, Rochester 26 After a regional run in 2020, the Southwood Knights looked just as impressive to start the 2021 season with a 45-26 win against Rochester Friday night, Aug. 20.

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“I’m just a regular Joe who turned his childhood dreams into reality.” – JD Hamilton, Wabash High School, Class of 1990 This “Legend” didn’t set any scoring records during his stay at Wabash High School.

In fact, this “Legend” only became a starter on the court in high school his senior year.

You might say he became a “Legend” in my mind because in my mind he had – and still has — a “dream job” in the field of athletics that some of you and I have always dreamed about.

Jackson Daugherty (JD)‘s resume says it all, so let me give it to you verbatim: May 2003 – January 2021 Assistant Director of Media Coordination and Statistics, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Indianapolis Media Coordinator for NCAA Division I Football Championship (2005-2018), Division I Baseball Championship College World Series (2006-2020), Division II Men’s Basketball Elite Eight (2004-2006) and Division I Women’s Soccer

County Sports Legends Where are they today?

By Roy Church

Championship (2019) Member of the media coordination staff for the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship/Fin al Four (2006-2020) Administrated daily statistics for men’s basketball, football, women’s ice hockey, men’s/women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse Edited FBS and FCS, men’s basketball, men’s/women’s soccer, women’s ice hockey and lacrosse (inaugural edition) record books Coordinated Rating Percentage Index (RPI) and NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET) and score reporting for Division I men’s basketball, Division II football, Division I men’s/women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse Responded to frequent inquiries from membership, media and general

public regarding records and statistics Participated in all championship operations meetings prior to each tournament.

Helped make decisions to improve the championship each year, from signage to team schedules.

May 2001 – May 2003 Assistant Director of Athletics and Sports Information Director, Cathedral High School, Indianapolis Served as the contact person for all external publicity operations for the Cathedral Athletic Department, including media guides, news releases and game programs for 19 IHSAA championship sports and four club programs Compiled statistics for each team for historical records and helped maintain the athletic department website Helped administrate and operate home contests from arranging officials, setting up the facilities and finding volunteers to help run ticket booths and concessions Helped administrate the Indianapolis girls golf meet and boys and girls track and field meets Continued on Page 19

Volleyball teams open season with mixed results

High school volleyball season is in full swing in Wabash County, with the four IHSAA member schools opening the season last week.

Manchester Peru 3, Manchester 1 The Manchester volleyball team lost its season opener at Peru Tuesday night, Aug. 17, 25-14, 25-18, 20-25, 25-21.

Kaidyn Howard handed out 15 assists, along with 10 digs, and one kill.

Olivia Auler had five kills, six aces, and two digs, followed by

Aliala Atienza with 11 digs, six aces, and three kills, Olivia Neal with five kills, two aces, and three digs, McKelvey Espeset with four kills, and three digs, Brake Drasny with two kills, three aces, and 11 digs, Lauren Barrett with eight digs, and Ava Egolf with dig.

The JV team lost to Peru 25-16, 1915, 15-7.

Elwood Invite The Squires went 1-2 at the Elwood Invite Saturday, Aug. 21, losing to each Danville and Elwood 2-0 before defeating Southern Wells 2-0.

Manchester lost to Danville 25-10, 25-17 in the opening match.

Drasny led Manchester with three kills, followed by Auler and Espeset with two each, and Baker and Neal with one each.

Baker led the team in digs with six, followed by Drasny with four, Barrett and Howard with three each, and Atienza with two.

Howard also dished out seven assists.

Manchester dropped the second match 25-11, 30-28.

Drasny had 10 kills in the match,

followed by Espeset with four, Atienza with three, Neal with two, and Howard with one.

Baker, Howard, and Neal each had one ace, while Howard had 16 assists, and Atienza had one.

Baker led the team in digs with 16, followed by Atienza with eight, Barrett with six, Howard and Drasny with four each, and Auler with three.

The Squires rebounded in the final match of the day with a 25-17, 25-18 win over Southern Wells.

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Espeset had four kills, followed by Drasny and Auler with three each, and Atienza, Baker, and Barrett with one each.

Auler led the team in aces with five, while Atienza and Baker each had three, Drasny had two, and Ava Egolf had one.

Baker handed out five assists, while Egolf had two, and Auler added one.

Northfield Northfield 3, Marion 1 The Northfield volleyball team opened its season with a 3-1 win over Marion Tuesday, Aug. 17.

The Lady Norse defeated the Lady Giants 22-25, 26-24, 25-16, 25-21.

Allie Weaver had 18 points and 13 assists on the day, followed by Ella Hunter with 10 points and 17 assists, Emily Pennington with eight kills, while Eden Hoover had nine digs and 11 receptions, and 13 receptions and five kills.

Tomahawk Invite Northfield went 1-3 on the day at the Tomahawk Invitational Saturday, Aug. 21.

The Lady Norse lost to 25-16, 25-24 in the opening match, then rebounded with a 25-23, 25-19 win over Delphi.

In bracket play, Northfield lost to Oak Hill 25-13, 25-8, followed by a loss 25-17, 25-15 to Peru.

Southwood Southwood 3, Eastern 0 Southwood defeated Eastern, 3-0, in the first volleyball match of the year on Tuesday, Aug. 16, by a 25-19, 25-7, 25-21 score.

Alaina Winer led the Lady Knights with 14 points, two aces, five kills, three assists, and 15 digs, followed by Marissa Metzger with 13 kills,

...continued from Page 17 12 digs, and three points, Ella Haupert with 18 digs, three points, and one assist, Allie Haecker with seven points, nine assists, and three aces, Mya Denney with six points, five kills, two blocks, and two digs, Alli Lopez with 19 assists, five points, three aces, and three digs, Carley Whitesel with five kills, Rylee Barney with four kills, and Grace Drake with three kills.

The JV team defeated Eastern 25-22, 25-23.

Wabash Northwestern 3, Wabash 0 The Wabash volleyball team lost its season opener on the road at Northwestern 30.Wabash 3, Bluffton 0 The Lady Apaches rebounded with a 25-19, 25-11, 25-14 win at Bluffton Thursday, Aug. 19.

Faryn Morris led Wabash with nine kills, followed by Isabella Vandervelven with five, Brook Westendorf and Jade Stumbo with four kills each, and Ashlynn Cruz and Kasey Long with one each.

Cruz had five aces on the night, followed by Morris and Stumbo with two each, and Westerndorf and Kendra Wilesl with one each.

Cruz led the team with 11 digs, Stumbo with two.

Tracy led the team with 19 assists.

Tomahawk Invite The Lady Apaches went 3-1 at the Tomahawk Invitational Saturday, Aug. 21.

Wabash opened the day with a 21-25, 25-22, 15-10 win over Oak Hill, followed by a 25-9, 258 win over Winamac.

South Adams got the best of Wabash in a 25-13, 25-14 win in pool play, and the Lady Apaches rebounded with a 2520, 25-20 win over Caston.

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take a 32-12 lead and held on for the win.

Morgan Lloyd passed for 159 yards on 9-14 attempts, hitting Cole Winer for six receptions, 117 yards, and one touchdown.

Joey Bland pulled in two passes for 17 yards, and Isaiah Sutton caught one for 25 yards.

Sutton led the Knights on the ground with 217 yards on 12 carries with one touchdown, while Lloyd ran the ball 12 times for 158 yards with four touchdowns.

Bland had four carries for eight yards and one touchdown, and Micah Smith had one seven-yard rush.

Defensively, Jason Oprisek led the Knights with 16 tackles, followed by Micah Smith and Tyler Whitesel with 13 each, Winer with 12, Lloyd with nine, Nevan Sharp with seven, Grant Holloway with five, Derrick Smith with four, Karson Baldwin with three, Joey Bland with two, and Sutton with one.

Southwood travels to Oak Hill Friday, Aug. 27 for

Northfield quarterback Jake Halderman eludes the Bluffton defense for a big carry on the ground Friday night, Aug. 20. Photo by Eric Christiansen to lead 20-0 before a 7 p.m. start.

Northfield got on Bluffton 20, the scoreboard.

Northfield 7 In the final minThe Northfield utes of the game, Norse struggled to Jake Halderman find its offense in put the Norse in the season-opening the scoring column game against with a one-yard Bluffton Friday night, falling to the plunge into the end zone.

Tigers 20-7.

Halderman led Both teams the Norse on the focused on their ground with 59 respective ground yards on 10 carries game, running for with one toucha combined 76 down. Jayden plays, while the Goshert rushed for game had just 13 56 yards on 17 carpassing plays, but it was Bluffton who ries, while Jacob Snyder had 37 broke free for the yards on seven carbig plays. ries, and Mason Bluffton struck early with a 79-yard Fisher ran for 29 passing touchdown yards on six carries. play to take a 7-0 Goshert added on lead.

The Tigers added reception for three yards. an 11-yard rushing Snyder led the touchdown in the second quarter to defense with 16 tackles, followed by lead 14-0 at half12 from Goshert, time.

They added to the six from Dylan Ross, four each lead with a fourthfrom Peas , Malachi quarter 45-yard Higgins, and J. rushing score in Randall, three from the fourth quarter Jordan Kinsey, and two from Kevin Buzzard, and one from Eli Kroh.

Northfield travels to Tippecanoe Valley Friday with a 7 p.m. kickoff.

Lapel 44, Wabash 7 The season and home-opener didn’t go the way the Wabash Apaches Wabash’s Antonio Grant (11) gives purwould have liked suit against Lapel quarterback Luke Friday night, Aug. Alexander. Photo by Joseph Slacian

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Trailing 14-7 the second quarter, the Lapel Bulldogs put up 30 points in the second quarter for a 44-7 lead, which would also be the final score.

Lapel took a 14-0 lead on touchdown runs of 66 and 5 yards to take a 14-0 lead.

Wabash’s Trevor Daughtry put the Apaches on the board with a 60yard kickoff return for the Apaches’ only points.

Wabash quarterback Izaak Wright threw for 50 yards on 4-12 passing with one interception.

Antonio Grant caught two passes for 26 yards, while Daughtry had one 22-yard run, and Jared Brooks had one catch for two yards.

Colten Learned ran for 51 yards on 15 attempts, Wright ran the ball seven yards for 28 yards, while Daughtry had one rush for two yards, and Brook had a oneyard run.

Isaiah White led the Apaches in tackles with six, followed by C. Schuler and Wyatt Buzzard with five each, Collin Price, Keaton Fields, and Grant with four each, Elias Cressel with three, Andrew Dillon, Daniel Judy, Mason Dillon, Caden Carpenter with two each, and Deboard, Moore, and Jakob Hipskind with one each.

Wabash hosts a non-conference game this Friday at Alexandria at 7 p.m.

Norse, Apax golfers post wins Ainsley Dale earned medalist honors to lead the Northfield girls golf team to a 201-226 win over Whitko Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Sycamore Golf Club near North Manchester.

Dale shot a 45, followed

by Alex Cartwright with a 48, Hannah Wilson with a 52, Ella Satterthwaite with

a 56, and Kylie Leland with a 64.

Northfield wins 3-way Northfield defeated Marion and Woodlan at Meshingomesia County Club Thursday, Aug. 19 by firing a 203.

Cartwright led the Lady Norse by shooting a 40.

Dale turned in a 47.

Wabash Wabash 207, Rochester 208.

The Wabash girls golf team edged conference foe Rochester 207-208 at Rochester Wednesday, Aug. 18.

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Apache boys take second place at Meister Memorial

The Hamiltons — Ashley, JD, Tori, Jeremiah, Jazmyn and Cindy Hamilton.

Wabash County Legend

January 2000 – May 2001 Director of Sports Information, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), Indianapolis Served as the contact for all external publicity operations regarding the IUPUI Athletic Department, including media guides, news releases and game programs for nine NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports Compiled statistics for each team for historical records August 1999 – December 1999 Assistant Director of Communication, Compliance and Championships, Horizon League, Indianapolis Served as the contact for all external publicity operations for the Midwestern Collegiate Conference (Horizon League), including media guides, Players of the Week and All-Conference press releases for seven NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports Compiled conference statistics for each university for historical records Helped administrate the men’s and women’s cross country meets and volleyball championship June 1996 – July 1999 Sports Information Director, Quincy University, Quincy IL Served as the contact for all external publicity operations for the Quincy University Athletic Department, including media guides, news releases and game programs for 13 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports Compiled statistics for each team for historical records Designed the first website for the athletic department WOW!!! I’m impressed. What a career!

But he’s not done. After leaving the NCAA in January he has found other opportunities to pursue his “hobby” – sports.

A few of the companies he works with on the TV include ESPN, Ross Productions and Tupelo Honey, an Indianapolis company that puts together shows for ESPN. He travels the county

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College Sports Information Directors Hall of Fame members, decorated media members and others in the field of college baseball.

2017 Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award – presented annually by the College Sports Information Directors of America to a member for civic involvement and accomplishments outside the sports information office.

JD is the son of Jack Hamilton (deceased) and Sandy Crist. He was born in Wabash County Hospital on Oct. 13, 1971, and attended Miami and Mills elementary schools and Wabash Jr.-Sr. High School. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Indianapolis (1994) with a major in sports information (emphasis in journalism, public relations and broadcasting).

He played for the Giants in Wabash Little League and the Giants and Yankees in Babe Ruth.

He earned varsity letters each in baseball and basketball in high school.

He now lives in Brownsburg with his wife, Cindy (Byrd), and his four adopted children – Jazmyn, 20, a junior at UIndy; Tori and Ashley, both 13, seventh graders; and Jeremiah, 6, a kindergartener. Cindy, from Cloverdale, met JD in college and teaches kindergarten in Brownsburg.

JD’s other hobbies include playing in a gold league, helping coach his son’s Little League team and serving on numerous boards (currently a trustee) at Southport Presbyterian Church.

“When I left the NCAA, I was looking for a way to contribute and help people on a day-to-day Larry Bird (from left), David Worlock (JD's boss at the basis, as we are taught in church,” JD time, NCAA Director of Media Coordination and said.

Statistics), JD and Magic Johnson. doing official statistics for college and high school football games, plus college basketball games.

Locally, he does the score “bug” (that thing that goes across the bottom of your TV screen with updated scores, etc.) for many events for Tupelo Honey, including cornhole.

And, as if that wasn’t enough to keep him busy, he is entering his second season as the NBA’s courtside administrator for the Indiana Pacers. In that role, he serves as the “eyes and ear”s between the officials working the game and NBA replay offices in Secaucus, N.J. That gig resulted from an NCAA friend who asked if he’d be interested. Of course, he said “yes” and now has a parking pass and midcourt seat at all Pacers home games.

He recently covered the Little League regional tournaments in nearby Whitestown for ESPN. JD was a 2020 inductee into the Wabash High School Athletic Hall of Fame, but get a load of these other two awards he’s received: 2013 Wilbur Snypp Award – The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association honors a professional for contributions to the sport of collegiate baseball on an annual basis. Voting is done by previous winners, who include past NCAA World Series directors,

In its season opener and first appearance in the Meister Family Memorial Run here Saturday, the Wabash boys cross country team made quite a statement.

Junior Dave Ford finished third overall for the Apaches, who finished runner-up to host Monroe Central in the 17-team field.

Three of their top five runners and four of their seven scorers were freshmen.

Ford finished in 17:42.5 behind the winner, Monroe Central senior Tucker Burris (17:08.3), and the runner-up, New Haven junior Andrew Arnos (17:37.8).

The four freshmen behind Ford were Jonas Church, 20th in 19:47.6; Jace Bullins, 29th in 20:26.0; Kasen Oswalt, 41st in 21:11.2; and Chase Howard, 45th in 21:18.9. Junior Elijah Callahan rounded out Wabash’s scoring in 30th place in 20:32.2.

The remaining Wabash runners in the 118-man field were sophomore Nick Perkins, 42nd in 21:11.4; sophomore Braydon French, 55th in 22:02.9; freshman Braxten Lakin, 58th in 2:10.8; senior Ethan Berry, 77th in 23:11.9; and freshman Kristian Stanton, 90th in 24:02.5.

The Apaches’ 100 points was second to Monroe Central’s 42 but ahead of Blue River Valley (113 points), Anderson (133), Daleville (147), Cowan (173), Winchester (179), Muncie Burris (183), Union City (190), Southern Wells (217) and Blackford (218). Six other schools competed, but did not have enough runners to score.

Wabash had only three runners in the girls race. Freshman Ivy Beamer was 41st in 30:56.7, junior Grace LaMar was 46th in 31:54.1 and freshman Olivia Shelton was 67th in 45:57.5.

Sophomore Sydney McFarren of Southern Wells was the individual winner in 21:08.4 and Monroe Central also won the team title. Nine of the schools in the race did not have complete teams (five runners).

Manchester hosted Southwood and Oak Hill in a 3-way cross country meet Tuesday, Aug. 17.

Oak Hill won the meet with 16 points, with seven of the top 10 runners.

Manchester places second with 46 points, and Southwood didn’t have enough runners to field a complete team.

Manchester’s Raven King led the Squires in fifth place with a time of 18:48.7, followed by Cade Jones in eight place in 19:43.3, Jacob Hesting in 10th place in 20:11.1, Kyler Dale in 11th place in 20:14.2, and Lane Stezel in 12th place in 20:22.7.

Southwood’s Casey Boardman finished seventh with a time of 19:15.7, followed by teammates Luke Andrews in 18th place in 21:22.4, and Landon Mitchell in 19th place in 21:47.3.

Manchester won the girls race with 24 points, followed by Oak Hill with 31 points. Southwood’s Jaiya Corn was the only runner for the Knights who finished 19th in 29:38.7.

Manchester’s Ayla Cashdollar won the individual race with a time of 22:54.2, followed by Josie Briner in second place in 23:03.5, Kadence Fox in fourth in 23:27.6, Kambree Cashdollar in 8th in 26.01.2, Ainsley West in 12th in 26.12.8, and Evyn Fox in 13th place in 26:25.0.

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Lions take orders for mum planters LaFontaine Lions are taking orders for 8-inch planters of mums at a cost of $10 each. Colors yellow, orange/bronze, pink/purple and red. White is NOT AVAILABLE this year. You may order with a Lion member

by Sept. 1 with payment or online at https://lafontainelions.com/shop/ols /products/8-mum

by Sept. 3.

Make checks payable to LaFontaine Lions Club. Pick up will be at the LaFontaine Community Building on Friday, Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., and Saturday, Sept.

18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

SOUTHWOOD CLASS OF 1969 is going to have a 70th birthday party on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Izaak Walton League in Somerset. We will start gathering around 3:00 and eat between 5:00 and 6:00. 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 563-7065 or Ned Vandegrift at 260-2280772 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 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

I AM OVERJOYED to have had my cousin Beverly (Rapp) Howard give me this picture for the LaFontaine/Liberty Township History Club. I had never heard of LaFontaine and Somerset High School Bands forming a band together. Could this have been the beginning of the Honors Band?? At the bottom of this photo is clearly written LaFontaine and Somerset High School Bands April 1948 On the left hand corner; It says Flander Foto, Chicago, ILL. These students would have graduated in 1948, 1949, 1950, and 1951. The girl in the black dress in third row from bottom, second from left, is my cousin Mildred (Tinkel) Green. Information and picture from Janet Pattee 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.

GOOD STORY My daughter starts middle school tomorrow. We’ve decorated her locker, bought new uniforms, even surprised her with a new backpack. But tonight, just before bed, we did another pre-middle school task that is far more important than the others. I gave her a tube of toothpaste and asked her to squirt it out onto a plate.

When she finished, I calmly asked her to put all the tooth-

paste back in the tube. She began exclaiming things like “But I can’t!” and “It won’t be like it was before!”

I quietly waited for her to finish and then said the following: “You will remember this plate of toothpaste for the rest of your life. Your words have the power of life or death. As you go into middle school, you are about to see just how much weight your words carry.

You are going to have the opportunity to use your words to hurt, demean, slander and wound others.

You are also going to have the opportunity to use your words to heal, encourage, inspire and love others.

You will occasionally make the

wrong choice; I can think of three times this week I have used my own words carelessly and caused harm.

Just like this toothpaste, once the words leave your mouth, you can’t take them back.

Use your words carefully, Breonna.

When others are misusing their words, guard your words. Make the choice every morning that life-giving words will come out of your mouth.

Decide tonight that you are going to be a life-giver in middle school. Be known for your gentleness and compassion. Use your life to give life to a world that so desperately needs it. You will never, ever regret choosing kindness.”

WHITE’S RESI-

DENTIAL AND FAMILY The new Compass Rose Academy campus is nearing completion, and out White’s RFS and East Garden Center and Café staff recently had the opportunity to get a sneak peek of the new facilities! We can’t wait for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m.; we hope you can plan to join the livestream on Facebook!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Natalie Knoblock, Ross Phillipy Aug. 26, Gabe Lloyd, Brooke Vielee, Brian Harrison, Donna Moore, Candi Kirk Aug. 27, Natalie Knoblock, Terri Pressler, Suzanne Scholby, Michael Sherman, Bernice

Frank, Eric Jones Aug. 28, Doris Moore, Arlene Wolfgang Aug. 29, Mike Sarll Aug. 30, Charles Price Sept.

1, Stephan Polk, Marie Lloyd, Carol Snyder, Jan Vandergrift Sept. 2, Donna Proffitt, Donna Dillon Sept.

4 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Pat and Amy Knoblock, Charles and Phyliss Price Aug. 28, Don and Bev Radabaugh Aug. 31, Don and Linda Jervis Sept.

2, Tony and Amy Long, rick and Gay Nieman Sept. 3 SEND YOUR NEWS and pictures to me by Thursday to etheleib@gmail.co m or 2258E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN 46940

Knights of Columbus to host fundraiser Aug. 28

The Knights of Columbus chapter at St. Robert’s Catholic Church will be conducting its 2nd Annual Chicken and Chocolate fundraiser on Saturday Aug 28. The Knights will be selling Nelson’s BBQ chicken and Pit Tatoes from 10 a.m. until sold out in the parking lot at Neighborhood

Fresh Market Shopping Plaza in North Manchester.

Chicken halves are $7 and Pit Tatoes are $4 per serving.

Each sale will include a free Tootsie Roll, while supply lasts. All of the proceeds will benefit the following organizations: North Manchester Food Pantry, Arc of Wabash, Vernon Manor of Wabash and Wabash Special Olympics.

Please come out

and support this project for the benefit of the above local organizations in Wabash County.

FOL BOOK SALE: The Friends of the North Manchester Public Library will have a book sale in the library at 405 N. Market St. from 9 to 5 on Aug. 26-28.

Information: 260982-4773 or nman.lib.in.us.

Masks will be optional. This will be the first Friends’ book sale since November, 2019, so there will be a great selection of books, DVDs and audio books.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: On Aug. 14, friends and family gathered at Warvel Park to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of

Cliff and Arlene Kindy.

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 St.. 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.

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Urbana at one time, in history, had a newspaper in the 1930s. It was started as a weekly paper by Ralph Harter Oliver on Feb. 10, 1933.

There were two names “Ohioville and Urbana “put into a hat and one was pulled out and just happened to be Urbana so then began The Urbana Post-Times, but, unfortunately the paper only lasted four weeks.

The following is the editor’s statement that was posted in the final edition of the PostTimes: “Insufficient advertising makes it a financial impossibility to continue with the paper. We regret this very much, but financial

URBANA

Urbana once had its own newspaper Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

conditions cannot be helped. We have had fine cooperation from folks in general, which we appreciate much.

But an impossibility is an impossibility. So we consign the Post-Times to the grave along with the Urbana Tribune and the Urbana Merchandiser— Editor”.

One of the articles in the final edition of the Post-

NM news

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

Manchester.

Located at the Market Street ‘porch area’ of the North Manchester Public Library, the small outdoor pantry is open 24/7.

The outdoor shed has been wellstocked 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 N. Market St., next door to The

Times in February/March 1933 read- “Hand injured in press at Cyclone Manufacturing Company. Rupert Monce met with a serious and painful accident Wednesday morning while at work.

Mr. Monce was working on a big press, when in some way the press tripped and caught his hand, badly mangling his fingers. He was rushed to the doctor’s office here in Urbana and later was taken to Wabash Hospital.

Dr. Shull found it necessary to remove the last three fingers of the hand and the first finger at the joint.

Mr. Monce will remain at the hos-

pital for several days” Yep! Urbana had a paper and sorry it didn’t last very long. Urbana being a small farming community there just wasn’t enough activity to keep the paper afloat. I found this article in the Urbana History book. This book has been compiled

by Shirley Anderson and several others. This is a very informative book and if you would like to know more about Urbana and would like a copy, contact me and I’ll be more than happy to help you contact the right people for your copy.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church Program Committee has

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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 260-9828800. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Wednesday at noon. Please submit timely news items.

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planned “Church in the Grove” to be held Sunday Aug. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. The Gospel group “The Master’s Own” will be singing during worship service.

There will be a carry-in meal following the service.

Urbana Streetlights: important date to remember September 25, 2021.

The Urbana Streetlight Committee is going to hold a Tenderloin Fry carry-out only this year at the Urbana Lions/Community Park 4-7 pm. The frying of the tenderloins will be done by the Lagro Volunteer Fire Department. The cost is $10.00 and this will get you two tenderloins, baked beans, applesauce and chips.

This activity is to raise much needed funds for the Urbana Streetlights. The

Committee appreciates all the support they can acquire.

All you need is $10.00 and an appetite.

The Streetlight Committee will be sending out post card notifications to Urbana Residents the last week in August asking for your donation to help keep the lights on.

The Committee will be asking residents to send in their donation to P.O. Box 112 Urbana, IN 46990.

Thank you to all of the residents that have sent in their donation. If you receive a post card and have already sent your donation in, please disregard the notice. Urbana residents, please let us know of any streetlights that have a problem.

Call 260-774-3665. If no answer, leave a brief message with the light’s address and what is wrong.

Birthday wish

Dawn Mattern Aug. 29.

Prayer concerns: Julie Miller, Marilyn Karns, Lowell Karns, Alma DeVore, Phyllis Baker, Ron Baer, Nancy Christie, Ruth Summers, Terry Knee, Paxton Wright, Ava Gibson, Jan Fitch, Jim and Pat Hartley, Coy Eads and his parents and sisters, Joni Fox. Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg on August 18 at 7:30 am: those attending were Peggy Dilling, Pat McNabney, Marca Snook, Karen Goebel & Jerry Campbell from Madison, Wisconsin.

Everyone is invited to join them, have breakfast and to check them out.

This group enjoys each other’s company and I’m sure they would welcome you also.

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Lagro Canal Foundation wins contest Congratulations!

Lagro Canal Foundation received the most votes in Beacon Credit Union’s Project Spotlight and will receive $1000 which will be used for the renovation of the Tuscan Lodge and Improved Order of the Redmen Hall in Lagro. Thanks to all who voted for Lagro Canal Foundation and for your continued support!!!

The Lagro High School Reunion took place Aug. 7 at the Lagro United Methodist Church.

The meal was prepared by the Church Guild.

Lagro Canal Foundation provided a trolley ride around Lagro, highlighting some historic buildings downtown and the Lagro Cemetery.

Beth Gillespie gave a presentation on the progress of the work being done on the buildings in downtown Lagro.

She also talked about people buying and fixing up homes in the town.

T.J. Honeycutt from the Wabash County Museum talked about Chief LeGros, the Miami Indian who Lagro was named after.

Those present voted to hold the School Reunion next year at the Methodist Church on the first Saturday in August, and to keep the same committee.

The oldest graduate present from the Lagro Class of 1946 was Robert Wendel, with his wife, Mary, and guests, Nancy Wendel and Sandra Gray. Others attending were Ron and Shirley Anderson, Steve and Nancy Anderson, Terry and Linda Baker, Tom Baker, Peggy (Schlemmer) Ballschmidt, Jack and Ruth Banter, Edwin Bever, Barb

(Durnbaugh) Bickle, Jim Biehl, Arden and Vickey Boyer, John and Sharon Boyer, Evelyn (McKinley) Bradford, Tom Bumgardner, Tom Christman and guest, Linda (Leonhardt) Collins, Joe Cook, Bob Corn, Gary and Robin Corn, Joann Corn, Allan Davidson, Gerald Davidson, Nolan Davidson, Joe Devine, Keith and Pam Ford, Linda (Whitcraft) Gabel, Mary (Oppy) Garrison, Beth (Lawson) Gillespie, Mary (Biehl) Harlan, Cathy (Poole) Harrell, Arden and Kolby Heagy, Joyce (Leonhardt) Hite, Bob and Darlene (Forney) Hoch, Sheldon and Marsha Jones, Karne Keaffaber, Marceil (McKinley) Kemper, Leo Kerr, Mike and Becky (Pullen) Kerr, Jerry Kessler, Junior and Shirley Kessler, Leon and Kie Kirk, Minda (Powell) Lehman, Steve and Linda McCammack, Norman McKinley, Sharon (Hawkins) Mills, Jerry Murphy, Lois (Keaffaber) Murphy, Wayne and Jean (Christman) Panning, Jim Payne and Helen Adkins, Rodger and Diane Rapp, Ruth Ann (Treska) Richwine, Dianna (Ross) Ringel, Gene and Sue Rose, Dan Sparling, Lavonne Sparling, Miriam Sparling, Art and Deb Strange, Bob Swan, Sherryl (Stewart) Teague, Tom and Jane

(Christman) Tracy, Charles Tucker and Nancy Melling, Carrie (McKinley) Williams, Judith Word, Lennes and Judy (Ross) Worrel, and Bryan and Sheryl (Corn) Wright.

The Lagro Century Club met Thursday, Aug. 19, at the home of Susie Snyder. Roll call was answered to: What I Like About the County Fair. Food items were collected for the local Food Pantry. President Linda Collins read the obituary for long-time club member Joyce Speelman, who died Aug. 16.

Susie’s program was a video about Monarch butterflies, “Unraveling the Great Butterfly Migration Mystery,” which described how the butterflies migrate north from Mexico every spring to parts of the United States, and then make the return flight in the autumn. Actually, the butterflies don’t make the entire trip. They die and subsequent generations complete the trip. Susie served refreshments of a variety of fresh fruits, cheeses, meat, and bread.

Members present at Susie’s house were Becky Bowman, Linda Collins, Cindy McGuire, Jean Panning, Carolyn Roser, Connie Smith, Jane Tracy, and Arlene Wolfgang. Susie’s guest Diana Dice was also welcomed.

The September 16 meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the Dr. James Ford house, Wabash.

After a tour of the home, the members will travel to White’s for box lunches and a tour of the campus.

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. Aug. sermons will focus on the life and times of Elisha the Prophet.

The sermon for Aug. 29 is “Angels Watching Over Me.” 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 p.m.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the fourth 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 9-10 a.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. Bill

Burnsworth will give the message on Aug. 29. 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.

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 260-571-4250. Plan on having a lot of fun!

A change has been made to student work permits.

Beginning July 1, 2021, students needing a work permit should request those directly through their employer rather than their school.

Upcoming events for Northfield High School: Aug. 24 – Golf (Girls Varsity) at Southern Wells/Bluffton; 7/8 Football at Macanaquah Aug. 25 – Golf (Girls Varsity) – Oak Hill/Southwood; V/JV Volleyball at Mississinewa High School Aug. 27 – Varsity Football at Tippecanoe Valley Aug. 28 – Cross Country (7/8 Coed) at Northfield Inv.; Cross Country (V/JV Coed) Our heartfelt condolences to the

family and friends of John Carter, Virginia Smithers, and Joyce Speelman.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Aug. 27 – Johnathan Gidley; Aug. 29 – Arlene Wolfgang 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 260-571-2577.

I’d love to share your special day.

STATE OF INDIANA

) 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

Filed: 8/3/2021 5:40 PM Wabash Circuit Court Wabash County, Indiana STATE OF INDIANA

) IN THE WABASH CIRCUIT COURT ) SS: COUNTY OF WABASH ) CAUSE NO. 85C01-2011-CC-750 QUALITY ELECTRIC, INC. and LARRY HOOVER Plaintiffs vs.

BRAD McCORD, REBECCA J. JONES Defendants SUMMONS TO: Rebecca J. Jones Be it known that on November 9, 2020, the above named Plaintiffs, filed in the office of the Clerk of the Wabash Circuit Court, Wabash County, Indiana, a Complaint for Money Owed and to Foreclose Mechanic's Lien on property located at 1310 Vernon St. Wabash, Indiana, being property in which Rebecca J. Jones claims an interest.

The said Plaintiffs, having also filed in said Clerk's office an affidavit of a competent person showing that Defendant, Rebecca J. Jones has left the state and believed to be living in California, address unknown, and that Defendant, Rebecca J. Jones, is a necessary party to this cause; and whereas said Plaintiffs having, by endorsement on said complaint, required Rebecca J. Jones to appear in said Court and answer or otherwise defend thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, by order of the Court, said Defendant, Rebecca J. Jones, is hereby notified of the filing and pendency of said Complaint, and that unless Rebecca J. Jones appears and answers or otherwise defends thereto within 30 days after the last notice of this cause is published, and in case Rebecca J. Jones fails to do so, judgment by default may be entered against her for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Lori J. Draper Clerk Wabash Circuit Court Larry C. Thrush Thrush Law Office One North Wabash Wabash, Indiana 46992 260-563-8485 Attorney for Plaintiffs 8/11, 8/18, 8/25/21

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Cross country

Wabash Middle School boys cross country team came away victorious in the county meet, scoring 21 points.

Leading the charge for the Apaches was Isaiah Cordes who finished in the runner-up position. Teammates Drew Guenin-Hodson, Ezra Church, and Coleson Kugler finished right behind him in 3rd 4th and 5th places. Caidan Burchett and Kamden Oswalt battled it out to the finish coming in 7th and 8th, separated from the main pack of Apaches by only one runner. Two runners later Treyce Daughtry finished 10th rounding out the top seven Wabash runners.

Seven different runners competed in the first cross country meet of their career: Treyce Daughtry, Caidan Burchett, Luke Kaufman, Keaton Lane, Jacoby Amburgey, Matt Niles, and Camdyn Hinkle.

Manchester finished second with 56 points.

Trey Howard won the meet for the Squires, while Wyatt Schroll was ninth, Oliver Fitzpatrick was 13th, Clark Showalter was 14th and Everett Short was 19th.

Northfield was third with 60 points, while Southwood ran but didn’t have a complete team.

For Northfield, Tate Barlow was sixth, Bode Sorg was 11th, Elijah Gahl was

Continued from Page 19 12th, Wyatt Butcher was 15th and Kourtland Pratt was 16th.

Also running for Northfield were Preston Moore, Ethan Hoover, Xavier Roark, Holten Satterthwaite, Nate Hodson and Landon Mast.

Running for Southwood were Zander Chellis and Luc Neal.

Northfield won the girls race with 34 points.

Laney Haupert led the Lady Norse with a first place finish, followed by teammate Kaleigh Rice in second.

Teagan Baer was seventh, Allie Copeland was ninth and Amarah Bowers was 15th.

Wabash was second with 36 points.

Rinka Higuera, Chloe Cooper and Mallory Tart finished fourth, fifth and sixth, respectively, followed by Haylee Friend in 10th and Ava Bisher in 11th.

Also running for Wabash were Quinn Myers, Bridget Bailey, Caitlyn Shidler, Audri Shidler, Mia Fairchild, Maya Howard, Sarah Marcum and Emma Cantrell.

Manchester was third with 58.

Rachel Steeley was third, Maggie Akins eighth, Kaylee Fetters 14th, Makaya Marcum 16th and Kelzei Fox 17th. Avery Akins also ran for the Lady Squires.

Running for Southwood, which didn’t have a complete team, were Shelby Thomas and Olivia Ranck.

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2nd half key in Squires win Four second-half Manchester goals turned a 2-1 halftime lead into a dominating 6-2 win over Peru Thursday, Aug. 19.

Michael Ortiz led the Squires with a hat-trick, scoring three goals, while Tyler McLain, Diego Munoz, and Nathaniel Miller each adding one goal.

Miller assisted on three goals, and Owen Kruschwitz and Munoz each had one assist.

Wabash 1, Eastbrook 1 The Wabash boys soccer team traveled to Eastbrook for its season opener Wednesday, Aug. 18, and the two teams ended the match with a 1-1 tie.

Eastbrook broke the deadlock midway through the second half when a long shot lofted over Greyson DeBoard to find the back of the net.

Wabash tied the contest at 11 when Apache Andrew Dinkins sent a low cross through the box where Will Galley was waiting to fire it through traffic for the goal.

Mississinewa 3, Wabash 2

The Apaches lost a tight 3-2 decision Thursday, Aug. 19 at Mississinewa.

Wabash took an early 1-0 lead when Troy GueninHodson fired a shot into the far corner of the goal off of a pass from Sol France.

Mississinewa evened the score later in the half to send the teams into halftime tied 11.

Guenin-Hodson found Jacob France for a goal 10 minutes into the half to give Wabash a 2-1 lead, but Mississinewa tied the game at 2-2 a few minutes later.

Girls Columbia City 7, Manchester 0 Manchester’s girls soccer team lost a tough match to a very talented Columbia City on Monday, 7-0.

Mississinewa 3, Manchester 0 Manchester fell to Mississinewa, 3-0, on Wednesday in girls soccer action.

Manchester had opportunities to score but were stopped by the Lady Indians.

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3 FAMILY SALE: Thursday 8/26, Friday 8/27, Saturday 8/28, 8am-4pm. 3624 S. Old State Road 15. Men & women name brand clothing, purses, shoes, jewelry, new household items, young men clothing M-L. Too much to list! 1/2 Price on Saturday!!

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Moving sale - 1 Day Only at the Knights of Columbus, 595 S. Huntington Street.

Saturday, August 28, 7am2pm.

Furniture, collectibles, clothes, dishes, small appliances, and housewares.

HUGE GARAGE Sale: Friday & Saturday, 7amNoon, 321 N. 200 W. (north of Heartland Career Center). Toys, home decor, wall art, holiday items, chairs, girls size 4-8, boys size 2T-10, women size large. Will take place rain or shine!

GARAGE SALE: 1065 Indian Hills Drive, Saturday, August 28, 8amNoon. Dresser, clothes, bed comforters, pictures, knickknacks, Longaberger baskets, etc.

GARAGE SALE: 1256 Willard Drive, 8/27 8am4pm; 8/28 9am-Noon.

Primitives. holiday decor. women clothing. antiques.

GARAGE SALE: Friday & Saturday, August 27 & 28, 8am-4pm.

400 Sivey Street, Wabash. Clothing, home decor items, kitchen stuff, nice chair, pictures, and lots more items to see!

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, August 28, 9am2pm at 1127 Alber Street.

Girls bicycle with training wheels, golf bag, pack & play, high chair, kitchen table, Everlast heavy bag with gloves, fire proof safe, dehydrator machine, women plus and misses / junior clothing, women shoes, miscellaneous cans with nuts, bolts, and nails, love seat and chair with ottoman. Will post pictures on Facebook sale sites.

RUMMAGE SALE: 533 Superior.

Friday & Saturday, 9am-3pm.

Ladies & men 2-3X new/used clothing, ladies plus size wedding dress (tea length), coats, shoes, jewelry, Bath & Body Works, perfumes, makeup, purses, 2 bar stools, baby doll beds, porcelain dolls, books, Red Rider rifle, Crosman rifle, radios, Christmas items and more!!

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YARD SALE: Saturday, August 28, 8am-5pm, 464 Green Acre Lane, in backyard. Ladies items, hairdryers, hair brushes, makeup, lotions, shampoo, jewelry box, Buxton billfolds, food containers, Hamilton Beach grills, silverware set, pots & pans, electric baseboard heater, air purifier, CD boom boxes, stereo headphones, speakers, sound machines, typewriters, electric heater, salt lamps,, small totes, blue couch pillows, hangers, Sharp adding machine, fabric steamers, towels, decorative boxes, free standing ballet bar, throws, hand sweeper, ironing board, lots of miscellaneous.

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Other Rummage

HUGE SALE: August 2728, 8am-?; 414 North Broadway, Peru. Vintage items, household, tools, clothing for all, vinyls, collectibles, toys, miscellaneous.

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Articles For Sale

FOR SALE: Canning tomatoes. Call for availability - 765-491-2060.

FOR SALE: Sweet corn, $12/bushel; Green beans, $28/bushel;

Cucumbers,

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Pets FOR SALE: 9 month old Husky. 260-568-1647 or 260-344-1449 for more details.

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