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85 Hope opens at Lighthouse Crossing On July 22, 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic officially opened their doors after moving their Wabash clinic site to Lighthouse Crossings, 123 W. Canal St. in downtown Wabash.

“We are excited to be settled into our new space at Lighthouse Crossings because we know this location will better serve our clients,” says Laura Spaulding, Executive Director of 85 HOPE. “The building is situated downtown. It’s on the transit route and within walking distance of several neighborhoods where our clients live.

We hope this move will make it easier for people to take advantage of our services and access the healthcare they need.”

85 HOPE Medical Clinic operates two medical clinics, one each in Wabash and North Manchester. For the past 10 years, the Wabash clinic was housed at Wabash Friends Church, but the clinic had begun to out-grow its space due to an increase in client numbers and services.

“The 85 HOPE board, staff, and volunteers are sincerely grateful to Friends

Church for their generous partnership with our clinic for the past ten years,” Spaulding said.

“They welcomed us, they loved our clients, and they treated everyone with kindness and compassion.

But we knew the time had come to move to a larger space.”

Brandon Eaton, Lead Pastor at Friends Church, expresses positive feelings about the church’s 10-year partnership with the clinic.

“We will miss consistently witnessing firsthand the incredible ministry that 85 HOPE performs every day,” he said. “At the same time, we are so proud of them and excited for them! We’ve gotten to know the DNA of this group. We love who they are and we’ve been blessed to see them flourish. We can’t wait to see what’s next.”

With its move to Lighthouse Crossings, 85 HOPE Wabash joins three other non-profit organizations: Lighthouse Missions, FISH Food Pantry, and Advantage Housing. “The goal is for Lighthouse Crossings to become a ‘onestop shop’ for people in Wabash County who are

in need of clothing, food, housing assistance, and medical care,” explains Spaulding. “We hope our combined location makes it easier for our organizations to work together and better serve Wabash County.”

Jenny Ritzema, Executive Director of Lighthouse Missions, echoes these sentiments.

“We are excited to join with 85 HOPE to better serve the many people in our community who need assistance,” she said. “We feel that our community will greatly benefit from having these four agencies under one roof.”

85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic serves adult residents of Wabash County (ages 1864) who are lowincome and either uninsured or under-insured.

85 HOPE offers many free services to its clients: medical care and exams with licensed providers, prescription and over-the-counter medications, physical therapy, lab and radiology testing at Parkview Wabash Hospital, flu vaccines, 3-D mammograms, colon cancer screening, and healthcare navigation services with

Brightpoint and SHIP counselors.

85 HOPE also assists with den-

tal, optometry, mental health care, and other specialty care

referrals and helps connect clients to community resources.

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Senate hopeful visits with Wabash Democrats

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com A Lake County Democrat is seeking her party’s nomination for the 2022 U.S. Senate Race in Indiana.

Haneefah Khaaliq was in Wabash on July 29 to meet with local Democrats.

“I saw the need,” she told The Paper of Wabash County, explaining her decision to enter

Haneefah Khaaliq the race. “I saw 6.7-plus million Hoosiers being ignored. A lot of surveys and stuff have gone out from top universities and organizations through-

85 Hope on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-5 pm and clinic hours on Thursdays from 5-8 pm (scheduled appointments only). The clinic is located at Lighthouse Crossings, 123 West Canal St., Wabash. Clients should use the handicappedaccessible entrance on the east end of the building under the awning.

85 HOPE Manchester is open for office hours on Tuesdays 3-5 pm and clinic hours on the first and third Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. (scheduled appointments only). The clinic is located at the Town Life Center, 603 Bond St., North Manchester, on the third floor, Suites 8/9. An elevator is available.

To become a client at 85 HOPE Medical Clinic, please call the appropriate location and leave a voicemail message: - 85 HOPE

out the county that, I guess in their opinion, are reflecting the opinion of people, including Hoosiers. A lot of those opinions are being overlooked. A lot of survey responses are being overlooked.

“And, I know that because I talk to Hoosiers on a daily basis.

They talk about the fact that they want an increase in minimum wage, for example. They want

affordable health care. They want marijuana looked into being legalized on a federal level, and our senators aren’t paying any attention to that.

Hoosiers have changing minds and hearts, and we have to have senators and representatives that reflect that, and we just don’t have that right now.”

Khaaliq believes there is much chaos going on in Washington right now. But,

she quickly points out, there’s “remnants of hope in legislators who are willing to work together, work across the aisle and actually get things done.”

One example, she noted, was the Jan. 6 commission looking into the insurrection and attempt-

ed takeover at the U.S. Capitol.

“I see myself being open and honest and willing to have conversations across the aisle like that in order to get things done for the American people,” she said.

Khaaliq has 33 national policies on her website, ranging from

women’s rights to education to war to voting rights.

However, there are three topics that are extremely important to her: civil rights, education and poverty.

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...continued from Page 2 Wabash: 260-2740011 - 85 HOPE Manchester: 260306-8309 Interested persons may also message 85 HOPE on their Facebook page or email the clinic at director@85hope. org.

“Our goal is to provide compassionate, holistic care for all our clients, to meet them where they are at, and help them achieve their optimal level of health and well-being,” Spaulding said.

“We love our clients, we are blessed by our volunteers, and we are grateful to God for His amazing faithfulness to 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic and to Lighthouse Missions for their vision for this new building and their compassion for Wabash County.”

Dr. Rose Wenrich, 85 HOPE Board President and Medical Director, agrees.

“I am so thankful for the generous volunteers and donors who help us take care of the medical needs of our patients at 85 HOPE and our community,” she said.

To learn more

about 85 HOPE Medical Clinic, please visit their website www.85hope.org or follow their Facebook page at 85 Hope. Visitors are also welcome to stop by either clinic during office hours.

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Cynthia Johnson (top left photo) accepts a check for The Learn More Center from Chuck Huffman, while Learn More instructor Lucas Esch and Bill Needler look on. Huffman (top center photo) presents a check for the Heartland Career Center to Mark Hobbs while Keith Chuck Huffman (left) and Bill Needler, repreGillenwater and Needler look on. Huffman and Needler represent First Merchants Bank. sentatives of First Merchants Bank, present the Community Foundation of Wabash County’s checks to Patty Grant.

Barker Trust sets record in grants to local groups

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

The Pauline J. Barker Education Trust has awarded $105,000 in grants to Wabash County Organizations. The total is the largest in the trust’s 20 year history.

“We’re really pleased this year because we’re able to do more than in the past on an annual, thanks to some good markets and good investment returns,” said Chuck Huffman, Senior Trust Advisor with First Merchants Bank.

First Merchants administers the trust fund.

Benefitting from the trust were: $40,000 for the capital campaign

for the new Heartland Career Center facility. The building, originally planned for a 37,000 square foot building, will create an adult education center offering advanced manufacturing and health credentials. This will be added to a gift made last year in the amount of $10,000 bringing the Barker Trust’s assistance for the project to $50,000. $10,000 will also be added to a newly created Donor Advised Fund with the Community Foundation of Wabash County which can be used for additional community planning related to training projects. $40,000 to the Learn More Center for general opera-

tional support. $15,000 additional funds for The Learn More Center as a dollar for dollar matching grant to help the organization raise additional funds. The grant matches unrestricted contributions of up to $1,000 per donor and will help the organization with planning efforts related to building organizational capacity for their own future operational support. The grant will be administered by the Community Foundation of Wabash County and will be available until Dec. 31, 2021.

“Having been a part of The Learn More Center since its inception, and having been on the

board, we appreciate the sustained support and continued support,” said Patty Grant, director of the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

“The Learn More Center works with some of the neediest folks in our county, and we are really blessed to have them. But, without your support, we would not have advanced this way.”

Keith Gillenwater, President and CEO of Grow Wabash County, added, “We appreciate the foresight Miss Barker had in setting up this trust and what it’s been able to give back to the community over the last 20 years, supporting adults

Photos by Joseph Slacian and workforce education is something that’s really come to the forefront

over the last 10 years. I think that’s a heck of a legacy to have.”

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Grants Director of Education, said “I easily would say that Pauline Barker is responsible for over 100 graduates.

Our average cost to get someone to graduation has been a couple thousand, which is significantly lower than the cost at other places doing the same thing.”

“This is one of the larger gifts we’ve received,” Heartland Director Mark Hobbs said.

“While we don’t think we’re going to be able to build a 37,000 square foot building, that was

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...continued from Page 4 the goal in the beginning, we’re shooting somewhere between 14,000 and 18,000 square foot building that will have a major impact on the region to help train students of all ages for healthcare related fields and advanced manufacturing fields.

We’re looking forward to what the next year brings.”

Pauline Barker established the trust to provide support for Wabash County residents for basic literacy education, adult education, voca-

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A native of Wabash County, Barker was born on a farm between Wabash and Urbana. She began working at an early age to help support her mother, an obligation she deemed more important than her desire to finish high school in Urbana.

For 45 years she was the manager of the Rock City Café.

Eagles help Cancer Society: The Wabash Eagles Lodge 549 presented the Mark Bernie Carroll Memorial, check for $5,000 to the Wabash County Cancer Society on July 26. Participating in the presentation were (from left) Jeff Whitmer, Val Garris, Chuck Foster, TeiJay Langley, Cancer Society Preisent Theresa Sites, Mark Anderson, and Floyd D McWhirt. Photo provided

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Senate candidate try,” she said.

“I’m going to be fighting, with respect to poverty, raises in the minimum wage. I believe we need to look at livable

wages, which is a big more progressive. I often say I’m one of the more progressive candidates this state have ever seen.

“Of course, with respect to civil rights, I’m already a civil rights agency director, so I’m very focused on LGBTQ issues. I

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...continued from Page 3 want to see them living and working where they want to without fear of losing their job and losing their home because of who

the love.”

Khaaliq graduated from Lake Central High School in St. John and then from Indiana University

Purdue University in Indianapolis.

After graduating college, she became a science teacher in public, private and char-

ter schools, before returning to college to earn her degree at the Valparaiso University School of Law.

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UF volunteers help install ramp

On July 5 and 6, 14 volunteers from Wabash County helped to build a wooden ramp to free a North Manchester resident from his home.

They worked under the leadership of Mike Glass of Lebanon, the Project Manager assigned to the job

by SAWs (Servants At Work, Inc.), a nonprofit organization from Indianapolis with which the Wabash County United Fund has partnered on three different ramp projects.

During those two days, the precut/prefabrication work was accomplished and the build completed to the homeowner’s satisfaction.

Kenny Monce (Ford Meter Box and member of the Wabash County United Fund’s Board of Directors) used two of his vacation days to

Workers (top photo) begin removing sod to make way for a ramp at a North Manchester home.

The finished project (at right). lead the volunteer groups, and Benny French, Diana Stephan, and Al Williams also worked both days.

Those who helped one day included Dale Bowman, Robert Brinson, Jim McCann, Steve Messer, John

Philippson, Sarah Podzielinski (Summer Intern for The Community Foundation of Wabash County), Spencer Redman, Denny Unger, Rich Wion, and John Hartsough, who

also volunteered his skid loader to help rip a swath of sod for the boardwalk portion.

Di Wion, Resource Coordinator for the Wabash County United Fund, was

on-site both days, helping with the ramp and landscape care as well as making certain that all were well hydrated and resting in the shade when a personal break was necessary.

SAWs provided the lumber, the project design, and the project manager, who was also a volunteer. Wabash County United Fund identified the resident in need of the ramp, contacted SAWs, and put out the call for volunteers. Despite the heat, each person involved in the build was glad to be a part of the crew, and, once he took his first trip down the completed ramp, the jubilant recipient said that he felt like it was “Liberation Day!”

Workers put wood in place to serve as the base of the ramp. Photos provided

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Barbara Branham, 67 American Legion Auxiliary member May 17, 1954 - July 29, 2021 Barbara Sue Branham, 67, of Lagro, died at 4:05 am, Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on May 17, 1954, in Wabash, to William L. “Bill” and Naomi (Thorn) Strickler.

Barbara married William Branham in Wabash on Nov. 28, 1970. She worked at Wagner’s and Eaton Controls, both in North Manchester. Barbara was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 248 in Lagro. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, and especially her grandkids and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, William Branham of Lagro; two children, Todd (Judie) Branham of Andrews, Indiana, and Tracy (Lamar) Dixon of Lagro, six grandchildren, Shane (Taylor Mollett) Branham of Andrews, Tyler (Rebeccah King) Branham of Peru, Bradley (Aaliyah Douglas) Dixon of Wabash, Amanda (Tony) Rasmussen of Lincolnville, Amber (Ian) Kaehr of Wabash, and Jasmine Whitesell of Huntington; mother, Naomi Strickler of North Manchester, and sister, Beverly Burns of Wabash.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral services will were Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation was Monday, Aug. 2, 2021, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Lagro Volunteer Fire Department.

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

Richard C. Gale, 56 Served on fire department Nov.12, 1964 – July 27, 2021

Richard C. Gale, 56, North Manchester, died July 27, 2021.

He was born Nov.12, 1964.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

Linda Wells, 75 Enjoyed picnics Nov. 23, 1945 – July 27, 2021

Linda Louise Wells, 75, Wabash, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

She was born Nov. 23, 1945.

Services were Saturday at Christian Heritage Church, Wabash.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service handled arrangements.

Max D. Brand

A celebration of life for Max D. Brand will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, at New Haven United Methodist Church, New Haven, with family receiving friends following service. McKee Mortuary handled arrangements

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Mary Flynn, 82

Jack Paxton, 69

Retired from General Tire

Enjoyed stock car racing

May 14, 1939 - July 29, 2021

Feb. 26, 1952 - July 28, 2021

Mary Helen Flynn, 82, of Wabash, died at 1:58 pm, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in her daughter’s home in Wabash.

She was born on May 14, 1939, in Huntington County, to Ralph and Edith Ferne (Guerin) Earhart.

Mary was a 1957 graduate of Lagro High School. She married Donald Flynn in Wabash on Oct. 22, 1969; he died June 13, 2021.

She worked at General Tire in Wabash, retiring in 1972 after 12 years and was a homemaker.

Mary was a member of the Dora Christian Church. She and her husband Don wintered in Inverness, Fla., 15 years. Mary enjoyed music, euchre, karaoke, gathering with friends, family gettogethers, and was an avid IU fan. She took great pride in being a wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by two daughters, Alice (Gary Smith) Wells of Huntington, and Kimberly (Jack Perkins) Frew of Wabash; seven grandchildren, Ronnie Slone, Shane Wilcox, Brittany Merida, Abbi Flynn, Jacob Flynn, Donald Cole, and Nicole Crawford; several great-grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Donald Wayne Flynn and Larry Allen Flynn, grandson, Andrew Lee Slone, and six brothers; Bill, Rex, Jim, Larry, and twins Ronald and Donald Earhart.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with Pastor Tim Prater officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Visitation will be from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, at the funeral home.

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

Jack Vern Paxton, 69, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on July 28, 2021 at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

Jack was born on Feb. 26, 1952, in Wabash, to the late Harmon “Bill” and Ellen Marie (Bowser) Paxton.

Jack was a 1970 graduate of Wabash High School. He married Yvonne Richards on June 18, 1977. He worked at USG-Thermafiber.

Jack videoed stock car races all around Northern Indiana as his passion and hobby. He was an avid Chicago sports fan, loved listening to music and telling racing stories.

Jack is survived by his wife, Yvonne; son Shawn Paxton, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; daughter, Sabrina (Matt) LaSapina, of Seymour; three grandchildren, Michael LaSapina, Noah LaSapina and Maddison LaSapina; brother, Larry (JoAnna) Paxton, of Huntington; and three sisters, Vicki Campbell, of Wabash, Connie Enyeart, of North Manchester and Phylis Paxton, of Andrews.

Funeral services were Aug. 2, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, with Tom Richards officiating. Burial will follow at Friends Cemetery in Wabash.

Visitation was Aug. 1, 2021 at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Ave., Wabash, IN 46992, or to the Christ United Methodist Church, 477 N. Wabash St., Wabash.

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

Vicki Turner, 69 Had private pilots license Sept. 12, 1951 - July 30, 2021 Vicki Arlene Turner, 69, of rural Wabash, died at 3:18 pm, Friday, July 30, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

She was born on Sept. 12, 1951, in Wabash, to Arlie and Dorothy (Garrison) Shambaugh.

Vicki was a 1969 graduate of Southwood High School.

She was a substitute rural mail carrier, and attended the Wabash Friends Church. Vicki was interested in flying and had her private pilots license. She also enjoyed golfing.

She is survived by her brother, Steve (Cherie) Shambaugh of Fort Wayne; nieces and nephew, Tracy (David) Gritter of Indianapolis, Marci (Eric Guddus) Miracle of Kewanna, David Garrison of Denver, Colo., and

Diane Weaver of Johnstown, Ohio, and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Oliver Garrison.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 9-10 a.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.

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

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Rebecca Welsh, 71

Tammie Lucas, 48

Retired from Wabash Instrument

Loving wife & mother

Retired from GenCorp

May 14, 1950 - July 23, 2021

1972-2021

Nov. 4, 1961 - July 28, 2021

Rebecca Jean Welsh, 71, of Wabash, died at 10:49 pm, Friday July 23, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on May 14, 1950, in Clinton, to Kenneth and Betty (Palmer) Welsh.

Rebecca graduated from Wabash High School in 1968. She retired in 2019 from Wabash Instrument Corp. in Wabash after 43 years.

Rebecca lived her life to the fullest. She cherished her family and friends, always saying she was very blessed.

Rebecca is survived by her brother Ed Welsh of Hamilton, Ohio, nephews, Joe (Sarah) Maloy of Logansport, and Daniel Maloy of Peru; nieces, Traci (Todd) Hummer and Angie (Bryan) Gilbert, both of Liberty County, Ohio, and Tricia (Jason) Inderhus of Loveland, Ohio; four great-nephews, four great-nieces, and one great-great-nephew.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Kathy Ehresman.

Per Rebecca’s wishes there will be no services.

Donations may be made to Parkview Hospital Foundation (Hospice), 2200 Randallia Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46897-7557, or Cancer Services, 6316 Mutual Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825.

Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service handled arrangements.

Accident injures highway worker At approximately 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, officers from the Indiana State Police and the Cass County Sheriff ’s Office responded to a vehicle-pedestrian crash on U.S 35 near Cass County Road 500 South, which injured a highway worker.

The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper Ezariah Bricknell revealed that James Paullus, 83, Logansport, was driving a 2005 GMC pickup truck southbound on U.S. 35 near County Road 500 South.

Yigermal Getachew, 38, Indianapolis, was driving a 2018 Nissan Sentra following the GMC pickup truck. Both vehicles drove upon a highway work zone.

Paullus stopped for Charles Davis, a highway worker holding a stop sign to control traffic for a work crew milling the road. Getachew failed to stop behind the GMC truck and swerved west, hitting the rear of the GMC with a glancing blow.

The Nissan continued onto the shoulder where it struck Davis.

Davis was flown from the scene, via Lutheran Medical Helicopter, to Fort Wayne hospital. He suffered several broken bones. Neither Paullus nor Getachew was injured.

This is an ongoing investigation. Neither the use of alcohol nor narcotics is suspected of being a contributing factor in the crash.

Davis works for the Reith Riley Company.

Bricknell was assisted at the crash scene by Trooper Dustin Rutledge, Master Trooper Chris Miller, ISP Sergeant Brian Dormer, the Cass County Sheriff ’s Department, the New Waverly Fire Department, and Cass County EMS.

First Friday to feature cuisines from around the world

Wabash First Friday in August will feature samplings of ethnic cuisines from Thailand, Korea, Germany, Mexico, the Middle East, Greece, Norway and the US. The first 100 folks who travel to each country’s station in Downtown will receive a stamp in their passport.

Passports that are completely stamped

can be turned in at the Wabash Marketplace office or Visit Wabash County for a chance to win a gift basket featuring a variety of sweet treats and tasty snacks from downtown businesses.

In addition to the ethnic cuisine sampling stations, a variety of food trucks will be parked in the downtown.

Tammie Lucas passed away on the 21st of July due to complications from Pancreatic Cancer.

After an almost two yearlong battle, she went peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones, she was 2 weeks shy of her 49th birthday. She was preceded in death by both of her parents David and Bennie Ferguson, both paternal and maternal grandparents, as well as multiple aunts and uncles.

She was a loving wife for 18 years and is survived by her husband, Mathew Lucas of Houma, La. She is also survived by her seven children and 15 grandchildren.

Michael and Malinda Riley and their three children of Houma, LA. Joshua and Ashley Cook, their two children of Richmond, Texas. Derek and Jessica Cook, their two children, Tameka and John Little, their 1 child, Jessy Lucas and Whitney Hall, their four children, all of which reside in Wabash. Cheilsey Saunders and a child of Washington. Tristen and Tabatha Johnson, and their 1 child of Lockney, Texas. Her brothers, Robert and Rebekah Ferguson of Kennesaw, Ga., and Michael Ferguson of Slidell, La. sisterin-law Jackie Davidson and parents-in-law Don & Vicci Lucas of Wabash, IN. Tammie was a friend to many and loved by all.

She built a life on the foundation of love and family and that is the legacy that she leaves for her children and her grandchildren. Even though she took a huge piece of our hearts with her, it’s nothing compared to how many pieces she contributed.

Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas.

Patricia Herron, 81 Retired from Trelleborg Automotive Dec. 22, 1938 - Aug. 8, 2020 Patricia Marie Herron, 81, Port Charlotte, Fla., died Aug. 8, 2020.

She was born Dec. 22, 1938.

Visitation 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. A celebration of life will follow.

Judy Frederick, 73 Worked at Indiana Lawrence Bank Jan. 15, 1948 - Jan. 29, 2021

Services for Judy Frederick, 73, Huntington, will be at 1 p.m. Aug. 6, at Lakeview Cemetery, Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake.

She passed away Jan. 29, 2021.

McKee Mortuary handled arrangements.

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Sandra Elliott, 59

Sandra K. Elliott, 59, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:17 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Parkview Randallia in Fort Wayne.

She was born on Nov. 4, 1961, in Wabash to the late Larry and Myrtle Woodward.

Sandy married Jerry J. Elliott on March 17, 1992; he passed away on April 13, 2019. She retired from GenCorp after 20 years of service. Sandy was a member of the Wabash Eagles Lodge 549 and of the American Legion Post 15 of Wabash.

Sandy is survived by two sons, Chris (Jammie) Rowe, of Wabash and Adam Davis, of Linton; one daughter, Kristie (Troy) Bone, of Lagro; stepson, Todd (Tina) Elliott, of Wabash and stepdaughter, Kelly Elliott, of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Senior Airman Derrick Bone, Colin Elliott, Luke Elliott, Lance Corporal Matthew Davis, Chad Elliott, Drayton Rowe, Christopher Rowe, Dakota Rowe, Gage Rowe, Ian Rowe, Hailey Bone, Brooke Elliott, Samantha (Justin) Collins, Brittany Woodward, Tabi Davis, and Annabella Rowe; brothers, Jerry (Tracy) Woodward, Scott (Deborah) Woodward and Mark (Michelle) Woodward, all of South Carolina; sisters, Linda (Jeff) Hull, of Andrews and Rebecca (Robert) Floyd, of Wabash.

She is preceded in death by one son, Cory Woodward.

A graveside service will be held at a 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, at Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Calling hours will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 6, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the American Legion Post 15, Ladies Auxiliary of Wabash, 188 West Market Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, has been trusted with Sandy’s final arrangements.

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

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Louise Shull, 98 Enjoyed gardening Dec. 25, 1922 - Aug. 1, 2021

Louise E. (Krom) Jacoby Shull, 98, was called home by her Creator and Lord, Jesus Christ on August 1, 2021 at Timbercrest Healthcare. Louise was the oldest child of Milo O. and Frieda P. (Knoop) Krom born on December 25, 1922 in North Manchester. Her siblings were Thelma (Gordan) Smith, Lewis Krom, Trisha (Russell) Herron all deceased. She grew up in the South Whitley- Columbia City areas and graduated from Columbia City High School in 1942.

Louise married Harold M. Jacoby on August 18, 1947. They raised four children in Fort Wayne: Kathryn, Carolyn, Nafisa (Sheryl) and Michael. Harold died suddenly on December 7, 1974. As a full time homemaker, she then found employment at the Fort Wayne Development Center until retirement. In 1989, she married Everett W. Shull and shared life with him until he passed on in 2000.

Louise enjoyed gardening, travel, bingo and being with friends. She belonged to many organizations over the years.

Louise was a member of the United Methodist Church and in her last active years she faithfully attended Victory Christian Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Kathryn (Barry) Blocher of N. Manchester, Carolyn (Jim) Geifer of Saint Louis, Nafisa –Sheryl (Shabbir) Morriswalla of Fort Wayne, and son Michael (Karin) Jacoby of Knoxville, Tennessee. She had ten grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren all living. Louise will be remembered for her hard work, faithful prayer and thankful heart.

Family and friends may call Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling. Pastor Tim Morbitzer and Pastor David Hendry will officiate. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Louise E. Jacoby Shull, memorial contributions may be made to Victory Christian Fellowship, 112 West Main Street, North Manchester, Indiana or Timbercrest Charitable Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 501, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

The family would like to thank the Timbercrest staff for their exemplary care for Louise. Also, to protect those with compromised immune systems masks are requested by the family.

The family of Louise Jacoby Shull has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and

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Wanda Utterback, 92

Police reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven by John T. Helmes, 17, Galveston, struck a deer at 7:50 p.m.

July 22 on County Road 400W, south of CR850N. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

A vehicle driven by Terry L. Murphy, 83, Fort Wayne, struck a parked vehicle owned by Milton D. Shultz, Peru, at 10233 200 West Road, North Manchester, at 4:43 p.m. July 23.

A vehicle driven by Stephanie M. Kelty, 29, Indianapolis, struck a deer at 1:58 p.m. July 24 on CR500E, south of CR800N. Damage was estimated at between $2,501 and $5,000.

Claude G. Nelson, 64, Wabash, pulled a moped he was riding to the side of CR400S, west of CR300W, to let other vehicles get by at 2:46 p.m.

July 25. He told police he ran off the roadway and fell off the moped and onto the roadway. He suffered road rash to his knees and was taken to Parkview Wabash Hospital for evaluation. Damage was estimated at less than $1,001.

A vehicle driven by Elizabeth E. Newell, 64, South Whitley, was traveling on State Road 524 north of Baumbauer Road at 11:57 a.m. July 25, when a trailer she was pulling went into a ditch near some “S” curves. Damage was estimated at between $2,501

and $5,000.

Dale G. Shepherd, 41, Huntington, told police his vehicle had a malfunction that wouldn’t allow him to use steering and brakes at 9:07 p.m. July 16 on Salamonie Dam Road west of County Road 650 E., causing him to strike a guardrail. Police said Shepherd appeared to be impaired, and agreed to field sobriety tests, which he failed.

He was charged with operating while intoxicated.

Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

A vehicle driven by Abigail J. Loschiavo Denney, 42, Wabash, struck a deer on County Road 500E, south of State Road 124, at 6:39 a.m. July 28. Damage was estimated at between $1,001 and $2,500.

Vehicles driven

by Lisa D. Goshert, 59, Speicherville, and Christian E. Hawkins, 26, Wabash, collided at 5:50 a.m. July 30, at the intersection of State Road 13 and CR200N. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

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Was award-winning dancer Police Department Accidents Vehicles driven

by Bradford R. Eilts Jr., 46, North Manchester, and Melba J. Smith, 80, North Manchester, collided at 2:55 p.m.

July 24, in the 500 block of Kech Street.

Citations Colten J. Lehman, 18, North Manchester, was preliminarily charged with speeding on July 22.

Ciasia D. Mathews, 26, Mansfield, Ohio, was preliminarily charged with speeding on July 22.

Fire runs To the 1300 block of State Road 114W at 4:43 p.m. July 22 for a medical assist.

To the 300 block of North Sycamore Street at 1:07 a.m. July 23 for a medical assist.

To the 900 block of East 2nd Street Extended at 9:13 a.m. July 23 for a medical assist.

To the 600 block of East College Avenue at 11:59 p.m. July 23 for a medical assist.

To the 700 block of West Main Street at 1:24 p.m.

July 24 for a medical assist.

June 25, 1929 - July 30, 2021

Wanda Louella Utterback, 92, of rural Wabash, died 7:28 p.m., Friday, July 30, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor East in Wabash.

She was born on June 25, 1929, in Tipton, to Roy C. and Helen (Burris) Hook.

Wanda first married George Badgley in 1946, he preceded her in death. Her second marriage was to LaVern Otto Utterback in Kokomo on Oct. 23, 1968; he died June 6, 2017.

She was an artist and professional tap dancer for her father’s orchestra, Hook Rhythm Aces. She danced to select Shirley Temple songs and dances from age 4 to age 12 on the Ritz Theatre stage in Tipton, where she won many awards.

Wanda was involved in the Women of the Moose, Women of the Eagles, a 30 year volunteer of the Wabash Hospital Auxiliary, and also volunteered at schools, Metro North and Northfield High School. She loved to work in her flower gardens, her tommy cats, Tasha the dog, and her photo albums. Wanda collected unusual masks and statues.

She is survived by four children, Keith (Trish) Badgley of Kokomo, Vicky Clark of Lagro, Babette Afentakis of Treasure Island, Fla., and Tamara (Tony) Spohn of Peru; 15 grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren, and several greatgreat-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and her son, Martin Badgley.

Per Wanda’s request there will be no services at this time. There will be a memorial service at a later date.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Animal Shelter of Wabash County.

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

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Wabash American Legion makes donations: Wabash American Legion Post 15 Commander Steve Conner (top photo), presents a donation for $5,000 to 85 HOPE representative Susan Hunter. Wabash American Legion Post 15 Commander Steve Conner presents a check to Doug Bogart from the Wabash Animal Shelter, a donation of $5,000. Also receiving a donation from Wabash American Legion Post 15 in the amount of $5,000, was F.I.S.H. Photos provided

Accepting Applications through WorkOne of Wabash, Huntington and Marion

for Laborer Position.

This position is full-time with benefits in 90 days working swing-shift.

Applications will be accepted now through September Requirements to submit application: • High school diploma or GED • Pass 2 tests at WorkOne

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Summer Fest brings people to downtown NM

Runners of all ages (top photo) and speeds came out Saturday morning for the annual Junior Achievement 5K. The Summer Fest 3-on-3 basketball tournament (right photo) took center stage Saturday morning and early afternoon at Market Square.

The tournament included adult and youth divisions.

Approximately 125 entries lined Main and Walnut Streets downtown for the Eel River Cruisers Care Show and the American Legion Motorcycle Show Friday. The streets were filled with car enthusiasts and festival-goers throughout the evening Friday, July 30. Photos by Eric Christiansen

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Scenes from Summer Fest parade A 45-minute Summer Fest parade entertained crowds lined up on Market, Main, and Mill Streets, as well as on College Avenue

Photos by Eric Christiansen

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Parkview to host career fair An upcoming Parkview Health career fair will focus on recruiting co-workers for support services roles, highlighting multiple opportunities to start or continue a career in health care.

The career fair will be Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive, Fort Wayne. Attendees can meet with leaders and learn about multiple opportunities: Food services Housekeeping (also known as environmental services)

Helping those who serve: The Guardian Warriors hosted an educational resource fair and bake sale on Saturday at the Heartland REMC building. Just more than one year old, the organization seeks to honor all military personnel, first responders, healthcare heroes and their families. For more on the organization, look for a story in the Aug. 11 edition of The Paper of Wabash County. Photo provided

YMCA receives grant for free education program The Wabash County YMCA has received a House Bill 1008 Grant.

This 2-year grant will fund the Before and After School Learning Program targeted at COVID-19 learning disruption recovery.

The $1.9M grant awarded over the next two school years is designated solely for the school-based learning program.

Partnering with the Wabash City, MSD of Wabash County, and Manchester Community Schools, students up to grade 8 will have extra learning opportunities after school at no cost. Tutoring by certified teachers will be available M-TH with supplemental learning activities throughout the week. “Because of this grant and our partnerships with the schools, the program will be available at no cost, and help students accelerate learning. Along with direct educational support, this program will use passive learning activities that will help every student who participates in the program.” said Dean

Gogolewski, CEO of the YMCA. The grant emphasizes test data for referral into the program. Learning disruptions due to COVID-19 has affected every student in the county. Wabash County parents can contact their child’s school to be referred to the program.

The YMCA would like to thank the Indiana Department of Education for making this grant possible and the collaboration with county school districts to continue to support youth development in the county.

To learn more about the Wabash County YMCA and career opportunities, visit www.wabashcountyymca.org or email info@wabashcountyymca.org.

To make a tax-deductible donation to support the Y’s cause of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, please visit www.wabashcountyymca.org/donate or email Jay Driskill jdriskill@wabashcountyymca.org.

Warehouse distribution Maintenance Public safety Pharmacy techs Registered dietitians At the career fair, Parkview recruiters and hiring leaders will be on hand to discuss fulltime and part-time roles at Parkview Health. Attendees can learn about employee benefits, including health insurance, paid time off and opportunities for professional growth.

Sessions will be 9 - 11 a.m. and 2 - 6 p.m. To register visit parkview.com/careerfair.

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City Schools again offers Safe School Hotline Occasionally there are times when students, parents, or community members would like to provide information to one of our corporation’s schools and/or administrations but hesitate because they do not want their identities known.

Because providing open and direct communication with our community has long been a standard practice for Wabash City Schools, officials are pleased to announce that for the next school year we will be continuing a partnership with the Safe School Helpline, a 24/7 anonymous reporting service.

Safe School Helpline allows students, parents and community members to report any threats of violence, depression and/or illegal activity that could jeopardize the safety of our children, staff or school. Whether it

is a student who fears being labeled by their peers, or a community member who worries about vandalism in retaliation for reporting a crime, possession or use of drugs or alcohol, reckless driving, or any other illegal activity, Safe School Helpline provides a solution.

The Safe School Helpline utilizes a unique, automated telephone service which allows callers to report an

allegation, concern, or suggestion, confide ntially and anonymously.

The caller’s identity is protected in all circumstances. He or she is never asked to give a name. The person’s message is transcribed and then relayed to school officials. In this way, no one except an operator hears the callers voice. Each call is private, confidential and anony-

mous with all reports being sent to school administration for an immediate investigation.

Should a crime such as possession of a weapon be reported, the Wabash City Schools superintendent will be notified immediately, day or night, as well as any other necessary school officials or local/area agencies.

Wabash City Schools asks that if you see something or hear something, say something by calling 1-800-4-1Voice ext. 359, that’s 1-800-418-6423 ext. 359 or text TIPS to 614-4260240. Free mobile apps are available for both Apple and Android phones. If a caller would prefer to speak with a live mental health counselor, they can do so by selecting an identified call-tree option. For those who prefer reporting via the Internet, reports can be made by

logging onto www.safescho olhelpline.com.

Every call is assigned a case number so the caller can then call back to the Helpline to check the school’s progress on the report, or to provide more information.

Posters promoting the Safe School Helpline will be located in each of the corporation’s facilities and specific information is being sent to parents through the mail as well as on our various social media

sites. Remember, Break the Silence…

Prevent the Event.

For more information on the Safe School Helpline and how Wabash City Schools is making their facilities a safe educational environment for all, contact 260563-2151 or 260-5634131.

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Pageant Southwood HIgh School.

Anna is the daughter of Kirk and Jennie Pyle of North Manchester.

Anna is a graduate of Manchester High School and attends Taylor University.

Karrigan is the daughter of Staci Miller Yard of Roann. Karrigan is a 2020 graduate of Manchester High School. This fall Karrigan will be a sophomore at the University of St Francis.

The Queen and court will be helping at the Kunkle Cruise in on August 20 and 21.

They will be judging cars and handing out awards.

Also attending the pageant was Kendall Johnson, the 2020 Indiana State Festivals

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Queen.

On Sept. 18, the 2021 Queen and Court, along with 2020 Queen Katie Jones, will appear in the Founder’s Day parade and will also be attending the Founder’s Day Festival following the parade at Paradise Spring park.

Saturday, Nov. 13, Katie Jones, 2020 Queen, Katie Jones and 2021 Queen Haylie Miller will compete at the Indiana State Festivals Pageant in Greenfield, Indiana.

Emcee for the pageant was Rod Schram.

Entertainment was provided by Gary Norman and Jon Vanderpool.

Escorts for the evening were Alix

Cleaning out the banks: Volunteers

Winer and Luke Winer. Tri Kappa Helpers included: Beth Miller, Melanie Boyll, Jeff and Deb Culver, Paula Merriman, Karen Walker, Terry Rohall and Cindy Rich.

The pageant

directors, who refer to themselves as the “Queen Team” are Bev Vanderpool, Patty Meagher, Kara Fulmer, Teresa Ridgeway and Makayla Ridgeway.

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5K RUN/Walk Saturday, August 28th Pierceton, Indiana

5K Run/Walk Begins at 9:00AM Course Starts and Ends at Brower Park ENTRY FEE: $15 Pre-race registration fee (T-shirt guaranteed) Pre-registration closes Wednesday, August 11th.

After August 11th and on race day the registration fee will be $20.00 5K AGE GROUP CATEGORIES: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ REGISTRATION: 8:00 AM to 8:40 AM on race day.

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(top photo) load rubbish onto a trailer that other volunteers pulled from the banks of the Wabash River on Saturday during the Wabash River Defender’s annual Clean Out the Banks event. Mike Goff (bottom photo, from left), James Ward and Mike Burchick grill up hot dogs and hamburgers for volunteers to eat when they return from their clean-up duties. Photos by Harold V. Chatlosh

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Roann Festival officials seeking volunteers to help The Festival Committee is asking for help. They could use volunteers with help getting the 5-gallon sand buckets out on Tuesday or Wednesday, help with putting the tarps over the stage, moving sound equipment and nightly trash pickup. Please contact Donna at 765833-5663 or roann.donna@gmai l.com if you would like to help.

A MEMORIAL SERVICE for Henry and Gayle Becker will be held on Aug. 7, 2021 in the Roann Covered Bridge. Service will be at 11am and lunch at 11:30am.

All are welcome.

Please respond to alisonbecker10@gm ail.com or 765-8332921.

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United Methodist Church sermon for Aug. 8 service will be taken from Matthew 9:13-15 titled “Let the Children Come”.

Also, this will be “noisy bucket Sunday” for the children’s missions. We invite you to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

UPCOMING DATES: Aug. 4 – Food Pantry, Roann Town Hall, 2-4pm; Aug. 5 – Roann Lions Club meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; Aug. 7 –

Memorial Service for the Becker’s, Roann Covered Bridge, 11am; Aug. 10 – Roann Town Board Meeting – Town Hall, 7pm; Aug. 17 – RHG meeting, 4:30pm, not an open meeting.

CONTINUE PRAYING for: Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, and our Country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all!

OUR CONDOLENCES go out to the family & friends of Becky Welsh as she went home to her heavenly Father.

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Aug. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. Alan Stouffer; Aug. 5 – Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Blackburn; Aug. 7 – Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kersey, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Harman, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Summers, and Mr. & Mrs. Seth Cussen; Aug. 9 – Mr. & Mrs. Tim Shafer; Aug. 10 –

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NM groups to host tour of Ohio Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Doud.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: Aug. 4 – Donna Griffey and Bill Abell; Aug. 5 – Abigail Spencer; Aug. 6 – Kale Krom, Jason Coffman, Alice Stephenson, and Chad Brault; Aug. 7 – Hunter Kendall; Aug. 9 – Karter Stafford, James McWhirt, Barbara Bever, and Don Everest; Aug. 10 – Cindy Powell, Matt Vigar, and Steve Meyer.

I CAN BE reached by email at meyerann@centurylink.net or at the Roann United Methodist Church on Tuesday and Thursday, 10am1pm. Also, I am reachable by phone 765-833-2614. News deadline will be Wednesday at 10am to appear in the next week’s paper.

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The North Manchester Historical Society & Shepherd’s Center will sponsor an Eastern Ohio Tour on Sept 9-11.

You could call this a small-town tour.

The group will be visiting six small communities that each have a unique business or attraction.

The first stop will be the Smucker’s Store that showcases their many products. The next stop will be at Lehman’s General Store. If you don’t have electricity then this is the store for you.

The group will then travel to Wilmot where we will spend two nights at The Amish Door Inn, where it will have a family style dinner at the Amish Door Village Restaurant.

On Friday Sept. 9, participants will visit the Warther

visit the Crossroads Factory Store to see the varied items they offer.

The main part of their business is scented candles.

Across the street

Museum in Dover, Ohio. This museum features many wood carvings, Indian arrowheads, and other assorted collections. They then travel to Zoar, Ohio for lunch and tour of this community with a population of 169. In the evening we will travel to Millersburg for a buffet dinner followed with a variety show.

Saturday it will head back to Indiana but first will stop in Bucyrus, Ohio, to

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Many business fail.

The Bible has been read for centuries! It is filled with wisdom, not just knowledge. It is only through God that anything will be successful. It may involve hardship & loss but success is defined only by placing our plans in God’s hands.

(Proverbs 16:3) What values do you embrace? What plans will you summit to God for His review?

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The Big Boys and their Toys held their tractor pull here in Urbana on July 24, 2021. The pulling boat and the weights were all staged and ready for the event.

The boys started flexing their tractor muscle just a little after 9. This is something I didn’t know. They call it a warm up period for the tractors. They do this by installing onto the pulling boat around 3,000 lbs if not more. This would enable the tractors to get the fluids warm and drivers accustomed with the pulling pad. It was a very nice day to hold this event.

The sky was blue and a slight breeze was present. There were several drivers attending.

The drivers who attended were Devin Dafforn, Roger Dafforn, Brock Mast, Jim Mast, Mike Mast, Roger Jones, Brian Clifford, Shane Hollopeter and Roger Renbarger.

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The pull started around 10am. The 5000 weight class was first on the agenda with Devin Dafforn out-pulling the rest and taking home first place with Roger Dafforn taking 2nd and Mike Mast winning 3rd. The next class was the 6500 weight class. The first place winner was Jim Mast with Randy Renbarger taking home 2nd place and Roger Dafforn just missing out on 2nd place and brought home a 3rd. In the 8000 weight class it was tight all the way. There were only five participants. Mike Mast and his tractor outpulled the field and

won first place.

Roger Dafforn took home a 2nd place, Brock Mast placed 3rd, Devon Dafforn won 4th and Brian Clifford placed 5th.

The Big Boys and their Toys want to thank the Urbana Lions for opening the Lion Snack Shack and giving the pullers the opportunity to use the ball park facility. The next pull for the Big Boys and their toys to flex their muscle will be held on August 21, 2021.

Urbana Yoke Parish Church and the Outreach Committee is sponsoring a blood drive for the American Red Cross. This will be held on August 11, 2021 at the Urbana Lions / Community Building. There is a severe need for blood at this time so please consider giving. Visit redcrossblood.org and enter: urbanalion to schedule an appointment or call 800-733-2767.

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A contest participant tries to get as much as he can out of his tractor during pull on July 24 at the Urbana field. Photo provided

Club is planning a golf outing. This event will be held on August 7, 2021 at Waldo Golf Course.

On the agenda there will be rolls and coffee served at 8 a.m. and Tee Off will be prompt at 9 a.m. $50 per golfer.

18 holes of golf will be played, carts are available. Soft drinks and snacks will be on hand while you play.

Team prizes for first place wins $200 and second place team $100.

Putting contest $50 prize. First putt free: next three putts are $5 each.

Longest drive and closest to the pin will win $25. Free lunch after golf session concludes.

Lunch consists of BBQ sandwich,

baked beans, chips, cookie and soft drink or water.

Signup sheets will be available at Waldo’s Golf Course. Come on out and enjoy the day and the fun of competition against your friends. With your participation in this event, you will help the Urbana Lions Club raise money for Lion projects that include: providing eyeglasses and hearing aids for students, free eye screening for preschool children in Wabash County, college scholarships, other Lion activities such as Senior dinners, pork chop and fish carry-outs. Also this will help the

NM news which features local vendors offering their handmade crafts.

Eight spots remain on this trip.

Deadline has been extended to Aug, 14. Trip includes two-nights lodging, two breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners, and all tips and taxes. Cost is $400 per person double occupancy, and $525.00 for single occupancy. For detailed information please contact: Bernie Ferringer, Tour Coordinator, 314 Sunset Dr. North Manchester, IN. 46962. E-Mail: bernievicki@gmail. com , phone: 260 982-8734.

DEMING LODGE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST: Ivy Chapter OES & Deming Lodge and will host their Monthly Community Breakfast on Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 from 7-10 a.m. at 2nd & Front (Enter through alley between 2nd & 3rd). This month is Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns, Coffee, Milk, and Juice.

Free Will Donation.

GRIEFSHARE SUPPORT GROUP: The summer session of GriefShare meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 p.m.

Lions maintain the Urbana Community Park and Community Building for use by individuals and groups in Wabash County.

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. Our nation and the leaders, our military personnel, our frontline responders, health providers. If anyone would like to have their name

added or removed from prayer concerns, please contact me.

Condolences to Richard H. Rogers family and friends from the Urbana Community.

Condolences to Bonnie Lou Wiley family and friends from the Urbana Community.

Birthday wishes: Neil Haupert July 31 and Roger Harman July 31.

Breakfast Bunch: This bunch is at it again. Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Wilcox met at the Fried Egg on July 21.

Tom Wilcox, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Marca Snook, Peggy Dilling and Pat McNabney met again at the Fried Egg on July 28.

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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 N. M. Public Library, the small outdoor pantry is open 24/7. The outdoor shed has been well-stocked by the community with items such as canned goods, pasta, diapers, toilet paper, hygiene products, and snack items. The Community Pantry is available for anyone to take anything they may need, no application needed.

FOC THRIFT STORE: Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Closed Sundays

and Mondays.

Guidelines will be in place for the safety of visitors and staff. Use back door for all donations. No public restroom will be available. The Thrift Store is located at 410 N. Market Street, North Manchester.

THURSDAY’S CHILD located at 410 North Market St., next door to The Thrift Shop, serves the youngest among us.

Thursday’s Child has tons of lovely clothing sizes infant through 4T and some 5T. They also have diapers, wipes, blankets, shoes, etc.

Everything is FREE. Thursday’s Child is open on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m.

FOC FOOD PANTRY is open from 2-5 p.m. on Thursdays. The Food Pantry is located at 500 N. Front Street, N. Manchester.

NORTH MANCHESTER NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at nmanchestertalks@gmai l.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.

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LaFontaine Lions plan community breakfast Aug. 14 LaFontaine Lions’ breakfast will be Saturday, Aug. 14 from 7 to 10 a.m. Menu is Sausage gravy and biscuit, sausage, scramble eggs, and pancakes. Drinks are milk, coffee, and juice. The cost is a freewill donation. Proceed will be used for the upkeep of the LaFontaine Community Building.

BE A HERO… DONATE BLOOD…SIGN UP TODAY: With the summer season in full swing, the community blood bank is in need of donations now more than ever. We have seen a decline in blood donations but the community need for patients at our local hospitals has increased. The LaFontaine United Methodist Church is hosting a community blood drive Saturday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. the blood Mobile will be parked outside the church on Main Street. Please join us and help save lives. Anyone 16 years and older that weighs 110 lbs. can donate. If you are a minor, a printed consent form will be needed. Make an appointment at www.GiveBloodNo w.com or call/text Mary at 574-2746475. As a thank you donors will receive a $10 Meijer gift card!!

VETRANS COFFEE AND SNACK will be held on Friday Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. in the Lion’s Room at the LaFontaine Community Building.

MSD SCHOOL BOARD MEETING on July 13, 2021 approved the 2021-2022 Re-entry Plan. The plan states the MSD of Wabash County will return to prepandemic standard operational practices. Masks will not be required for students and staff.

The goal will be to

have no restrictions for students and staff when school resumes in August. We will continue to monitor local, state, and federal guidance to determine if any revisions to this plan are needed.

View the official statement at http://ow.lyEpvL59 FvDP LITTLE HISTORY OF LAFONTAINE In 1894 LaFontaine was a very prosperous town.

Businesses included the Beik Saloon, two general stores run by H.U. Blood and A. Parker, two druggists, C.W. Crisweel and George N. Geyer, Crumley flour and feed, three grocery stores Denrick and Strughn, Howard and Gruwell and F.S. Spiker, four doctors C.L. Dicken, J.L.Dicken, W.H. McGrew, M.E. Renner, J.S. Hale shoes and hats, LaFontaine Bank, two barbers T.L. Jordan and R.L. Martin, the Middleton Brothers printed the weekly newspaper the LaFontaine Review and did job printing, two milliners Lantz and Sailors and Powell and Dillon, photographer J.L. Leymman, McClintock agricultural implements, Martin and Co. dry goods, two hotels the Moffit House run by John R. Moffit and the Central House run

by William Tudendrick, Reed’s Notions store, Palmer’s saw mill, Pullman harness, Smith and

Frushour meat market, and Scott hardware and agricultural implements. Here is a picture of one of the hotels also known as Lafontaine Hotel And Staff taken sometime before 1910.

The first hotel in LaFontaine was in 1848 and kept in a Log house run by George Moore. In 165, H. Bannister opened a hotel and ran it until 1881.

Then there was the Central House run

by William Tudendrick in 1894.

At one time (1883) LaFontaine had three hotels, run by a Banister, a Lindsay and a McNeal.

One had been moved from the town of America.

Pictured here is the LaFontaine Hotel which was located where the fire station is today. If you notice the building behind the hotel, it is the present day LaFontaine Bar and Grill. At one time it was a drug store. Some records indicate that the drug store was a building moved from the town of America as were several others. The three-story LaFontaine Hotel pictured here burned in November of 1910.

At the time of the fir, it was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. John Schuster. Drew Warmath observes “It burned to the ground, and today there’s a fire station in its place.

Irony.”

WRITTEN BY A COP: Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one’s life.

In daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation. This is for you, and for you to share with your wife, your children, and everyone you know. After reading these 10 crucial tips, forward them

A photograph of the LaFontaine Hotel and its staff about 1910 in downtown LaFontaine. Photo provided to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse... do not hand it to him.

Toss it away from you… Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. and run like mad in the other direction!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the tail lights and stick your arm out start waving like crazy. The driver won’t see you, but everyone else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc. and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) … don’t do this! The predator will be watching you, and this is perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head and tell you where to go. as soon as

you get into your car lock your doors and drive off !!! If someone is in your car with a gun to your head do not drive off…repeat do not drive off !!!

Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking your car.

Your air bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat, they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail and run!!! It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting in your car in a parking lot or parking garage: A. Be aware… look around you, looking into your car from passage side floor and back seat.

B. If you parked

next to a big van, enter on the passage door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into the van while the women are attempting to get into their cars. C. Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, passage side... If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. it always better to be safe than sorry (and better paranoid then dead.)

6. always take the elevator instead of stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and perfect crime spot.

This is especially

true at night!

7. If the predator has a gun and under his control, always run! The predator will only (hit a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely will not be a vital organ run!!! Preferably in a zag-zag pattern!

8. As women, we always trying be sympathetic: Stop!!!

It may get your raped or killed.

(Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was good-looking, welleducated man, who always played on the sympathies on unexpected woman.

He walked with a cane, or a limp, and asked for help into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he would abduct his victim).

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point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her front porch the night before last and because she thought it was weird…She called the police. The police told her whatever she did do not open the door! The lady then said that it sounds like the baby had crawled near a window and was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over.

The policeman, ‘We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, do not open the door.’ He told her they thought a serial killer has a baby’s cry on recoded and uses to coax woman out of their homes thinking that someone has drop off a baby. He said that they have not verified it, but have had several calls by woman saying they that they have heard babies cries outside their door when they’re are home alone at night.

10. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of night with all your taps outside running or what you think might be burst pipe… do not go out to investigate!

These people turn on all your outside taps full blast so that you will go out to investigate and then attack. Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors!

Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one’s life.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Janel Proffitt, Jamie Hill, Penny Lloyd Aug. 5, Miriam Cecil Doctsch, Patty Johnson Aug. 6, Denise Speicher Wood Aug. 7, Donna Barton, Robert Summers Aug. 8, Marvin Schlemmer, LaVona Meching

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Ballard Aug. 7, Gabe and Stacey Kelly, Matt and Sarah Lingo Aug. 10, Charles and Nedra Himelick

Aug. 11, Nathan and Connie Suddarth Aug. 12 SEND YOUR NEWS and pic-

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NOTICE OF SALE AND EXPIRATION OF REDEMPTION TO: RICHARD FRANCE 521 East Hill Street Wabash, IN 46992 Date: June 16, 2021 Wabash County Indiana Parcel #85-14-12-111-023.000-009 Street Address: 521 East Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992 Redemption Date: August 11, 2021 Pursuant to IC 6-1.1-25-4.5, this is notification on real estate sold at tax sale for nonpayment of taxes. As owner of the title of this real estate, pursuant to the records maintained in the Offices of the Treasurer and Recorder for Wabash County, Indiana, you are hereby notified: Petition for Tax Deed will be filed on or after August 12, 2021, for a tax deed to be issued after said date. The date the real property was sold at tax sale was April 14, 2021. The name of the purchaser of the certificate of sale on the property under IC 6-1.1-24 is LARRY WALK, SR. Any person may redeem the real property.

The total amount required to redeem the property equals the sums prescribed by IC 6-1.1-25-2 as follows: a) b)

City of Wabash Building Commissioner Notice of Public Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana Notice is hereby given on the 27th day of July, 2021, Greg A. Richards filed with the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Wabash, Indiana, a petition requesting an appeal of a decision by the Building Commissioner of the City of Wabash, Indiana, to-wit: for the grant of a variance.

The location and description of the property for which the variance has been requested is 1606 Alber Street, Wabash, IN 46992. Legal description PT SE 1/4 3-27-6 .416 AC. The description of the action requested in the petition is a variance wanting to add 12 feet to side of existing garage to park truck in.

The petition and all necessary information relating thereto will be available for public inspection in the office of the Building Commission of the City of Wabash, Indiana, Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week until the date of the hearing of the petition.

A public hearing will be held by said Board on the 16th day of September, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the Wabash City Hall, 202 South Wabash Street, Wabash, Indiana, at which time all interested persons will have the opportunity to be heard on the matters set forth in the petition.

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James Straws CBI, CFI, CPE Building Commissioner

c) d) e) f) g)

h) i)

Judgment amount due at tax sale: $15,164.53 Plus 10% of (a) if redeemed within 120 days of tax sale: $1,516.45 Plus the amount by which the purchase price was in excess: $200.00 Plus 10% per annum on (c) added per diem Plus all additional taxes paid subsequent to sale Plus 10% per annum on (e) to date added per diem Plus additional expenses incurred recoverable under 6-1.1-25-2 including attorney fees and costs of notice.

Cost of title search: $100.00 Reduced by any amounts held in the name of the taxpayer or purchaser in the tax sale surplus fund.

The total needed to redeem the real property can be determined by contacting the Wabash County Auditor's Office at phone number (260) 563-0661, including per diem from the date of the tax sale to the date of the payoff and full redemption for the parcel of real property. This real property has not been redeemed.

Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for additional taxes or special assessments on the real property paid by the purchaser subsequent to the tax sale and before redemption, plus interest.

Purchaser is entitled to receive a deed for the real property if it is not redeemed before the expiration of the period of redemption set forth herein. Purchaser is entitled to reimbursement for costs described in I.C. 6-1.1-25-2(e) which includes attorney's fees, the costs of giving notice under I.C. 6-1.1-25-4.5, the costs of a title search for the real property complying with IC 6-1.1-25-4.5 and IC 6-1.1-25-4.6, together with 10% per annum of those amounts.

The date of expiration of the period of redemption is: August 11, 2021. If the property is not redeemed, the owner of record at the time of tax deed is issued may have a right to the tax sale surplus, if any.

The street address and common description of the real property is 521 East Hill Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992, Parcel #85-14-11402-097.000-009.

Dated June 16, 2021 and prepared and submitted by Joseph W. Eddingfield, P.O. Box 294, Wabash, Indiana 46992, as Attorney For Purchaser, Larry Walk, Sr. 7/21, 7/28, 8/4/21

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Lagro FD to sponsor dinner on Sept. 18 Mark your calendar for Sept. 18. The Lagro Volunteer Fire Dept. is sponsoring a 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.

The Lagro Alumni Banquet is Saturday, August 7, in Lagro Methodist Church’s fellowship hall. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m.; the buffet dinner is at 5:00 p.m. Come early (from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.) for a tour of Lagro, sponsored by the Lagro Canal Foundation on the Wabash Trolley.

Cost of the banquet is $20 per person.

Reservations for the banquet can be made by mailing a check (made payable to Lagro H.S. Alumni) to Kie Kirk, 555 N. Miami St.,

Wabash, IN 46992. The deadline for reservations is July 24.

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.

August sermons will focus on the life and times of Elisha the Prophet. The sermon for August 8 is “How Far Do You Want to Go?” based on 2 Kings 2:1-18. The Bible study on every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is titled “The Person, the Promise, the Purpose, The Holy Spirit.” The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday, August 5, 7:00 p.m. Hostesses are Sharon and Chelsea Miller. Events later in the month are: Men’s Group on August 16, 6:30 p.m.; Church Picnic on August 22, 4:00 p.m.

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.

A devotion from Minister Mark Wisniewski: If flowers were known for their personality type the sunflower would be classified as an optimist. When everything is dark and bleak the sunflower turns itself until it finds the little sunlight that is peeking through the clouds and turns its face that way. It focuses on the little positive and backs away from the negative. Just as the sunflower closes up and loses some of its luster and beauty in the dark, so do we lose our bright smiles, enthusiasm and exuberance in the darkness of negativity.

Today let’s try to be

like the sunflower.

Let’s turn our back on the darkness of negativity and face the brightness of God’s possibilities.

Remember God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (Psalm 46:1).

So when you’re going through a dark period in your life, He’s the ray of sunshine shining through the clouds that you need to turn your face towards.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m.

Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. Those activities and times vary each month depending on the service project. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.com The Lagro Community Church invites you to Sunday School from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and worship

service at 10:00 a.m.

The Food Pantry is open the third Saturday of every month from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the basement. Please enter through the back door of the church. The Food Pantry is for Wabash County residents. For further information on donating food or for assistance please call 260571-4639.

Congratulations to Northfield’s own Mrs. Shelly Myers for being named to the Top 25 List of Finalists for the Indiana Teacher of the Year Award! In May, Myers was announced as the 2021 Northfield Teacher of the Year.

After receiving that honor, she was then selected as the MSD of Wabash County High School Teacher of the Year. Teachers who receive this honor from their school district are invited to apply for the Indiana Teacher of the Year award. Myers was then selected as one of the “Top 25” in the state.

Online student regis-

tration is now open for the ‘21-’22 school year!

Parents, please register your student/s by August 4 through Skyward. For registration instructions, FAQs, and more details, check out https://northfield.msdwc.org/about/ enrollment.

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.

Belated happy birthday to the following: August 2 – Gary Stout; August 3 – Sharon Miller.

Lagro Happy Birthday: August 8 – Troy Slagle.

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.

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Wabash City 3 FAMILY GARAGE Sale: Thursday & Friday, 9am5pm; Saturday, 9am-?. 693 Sivey Street, Wabash (south side). Very nice back-to-school clothing (some new) - American Eagle, Buckle, Levi Strauss and more. Girls size 2T-7/8, teens, boys 4T-up to teen, women 3XL, men up to 38. Bicycles, chest of drawers, twin bed, liar’s bench, 2 roll-top desks, house shutters, primitive home decor, housewares, bedding, curtains, shoes, backpacks, purses, makeup, and much, much more. You won’t want to miss this!

6 FAMILY YARD Sale: 60 N. Grant Street. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9am5pm. Armoire TV cabinet, oak entertainment center, tools, household decor, shoes, backpacks, purses, men & ladies clothing, Baby boy & girl clothing, children toys. Across from Northfield High School.

HUGE MULTIFAMILY Rummage Sale: Friday & Saturday (August 6 & 7), 8am-3pm.

453 W. Comstock Street. Lots of miscellaneous items, too much to mention!

YARD SALE: 389 W. Sinclair. Thursday, Friday, Saturday - 9am-5pm. Little bit of everything!

YARD SALE: Saturday, 8/7, 8am-1pm.

1170 Columbus Street. Small clothes, dishes, electric roaster. Assortment of everything! Low prices!!

North Manchester RUMMAGE SALE: Baby clothes, some tools, fishing equipment, all sorts of miscellaneous. 15900 Ogden Road. Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm. Sunday, 9am1pm.

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FOR SALE: Sweet corn, potatoes, melons, green beans & red beets - by the bushel or pound. Zucchini, cucumbers, sweet onions, kohlrabi, tomatoes, etc. For large orders, call 260-7234172 ext. 1, leave message. Graber’s Welding, 8350 S. 850 W., South Whitley, IN 46787.

FISH FOR STOCKING: Most Varieties Pond Lakes.

Laggis’ Fish Farm, 269628-2056 (days) or 269624-6215 (evenings).

FREE: SCRAP LUMBER tree limbs for firewood, white 55 gallon plastic barrels, wood gates, planks good for ramps, wood posts, telephone poles, plastic 5 gallon buckets with or without lids. 260571-1828.

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Wanted WANTED: CHIHUAHUA, 1 year old. Good with other dogs and people. 260-5717818.

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WHITE HALF-RUNNER beans, cucumbers, tomatoes. Call to get your name on list for white half-runner beans. 260-330-3471.

Mobile Homes WANTED: DO you have a MOBILE HOME you want to sell? Call or text 574218-3300. We need single wides, double wides & modulars. Look forward to hearing from you!

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