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Students in kindergarten through third grade converged on the Manchester University Mall on Friday for the “Walk into My Future” event.

Students from MSD of Wabash County and the Wabash City and Manchester Community school districts participated in the event.

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City Schools adops flexible mask plan The Wabash City Schools board on Sept. 20 approved a “flexible mask requirement” for the district’s schools.

The goal is to keep students and staff safe and in school.

The new requirement will allow the district to use county metrics to determine whether masks need to be worn.

Under the measure, the district will use the blue, yellow, orange and red color coding

NHS royalty: Jake Halderman and Emily Pennington were named Northfield High School Homecoming King and Queen on Friday. The Norse defeated Wabash, 4113. Photo by Eric Christiansen

SHS royalty: Kenlie Lambert and Joey Bland were named Southwood High School Homecoming Queen and King on Friday. The Knights fell to Manchester, 3322. Photo provided

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If the county moves to yellow or blue for two consecutive weeks, WCS will return to masks optional. If it moves to orange and red for two consecutive weeks, WCS will return to masks required.

Families, students and staff will be notified by Friday of each week, as to the status of masks for the following week.

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Wabash County students get to ‘Walk into My Future’

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Students in kindergarten through third grade converged on the Manchester University Mall on Friday for the “Walk into My Future” event.

Students from MSD of Wabash County and the Wabash City and Manchester Community school districts participated in the event, designed to promote high education to students who may know little about secondary education.

It also is designed as a kickoff event for students to

A youngster is all smiles as a teacher takes a photo of him and the project he was working on. Photo by Joseph Slacian become excited about college.

The students visited various stations around the campus mall, learning a variety of things, including the cost of goods, how to raise money by selling items and more.

The students were joined by

members of the Spartan softball, baseball, women’s basketball, women’s soccer and football teams, who encouraged the youngsters to participate in physical activities by playing catch with them, helping them dribble basketballs, throw footballs and

softballs, and running an obstacle course that ended with tackling a football tackling dummy.

Manchester University President Dave McFadden, and Wabash County YMCA Executive Director Dean Gogolewski briefly

a selfie McFadden took with the students in the background. The test was in the form of a knock knock joke involving McFadden’s name.

The homework assignment was to speak with someone who attended college.

“Walk Into My Future” is part of the Wabash County Promise, which

school buildings -When positivity/transmission rates increase to an identified level (which was identified at 3.0 by the Board Thursday night), masks will be required -MCS would remain such until the positivity/transmission rate drops below 3.0.

-Once the rate drops below 3.0, masks would once again be optional in all MCS buildings.

The motion passed 5-2 with board members Boyd Brubaker, Rick Espeset, Raju Shah, Mike Hensley, and Dave Terflinger voting yes, while Ramer and Bucher voted no.

A first motion,which failed 4-3, included the same stipulations but stated that masks were to be mandatory at a

county level of 2.5.

Ramer, Brubaker, Hensley, and

Terflinger voted no, while Bucher, Espeset, and Shah voted yes.

helps give children opportunities to think about and save for their futures. At school registrations throughout the county, children in kindergarten through third grade were invited to open CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Account as part of the Wabash County Promise.

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If the county numbers reach 3.0, the Board voted on the third of three options proposed by a special committee that consisted of two school board members, two school administrators, one MCS teacher, three local medical professionals, and three specialty guests, which states: -Masks will be optional in all

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Lee Brice to perform at Honeywell

By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Like most entertainers, country singer Lee Brice is just happy to get back on the road.

Brice will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Friday at the Honeywell Center’s Ford Theater.

“We’ve been out about seven weeks now, hitting it pretty hard,” Brice told The Paper of Wabash County in a telephone interview on Sept. 24.

“It’s been so awesome to see real faces, and to hear voices and to have that energy coming back to you. It’s been too long.”

While live performances were curtailed in 2020 due to the global pandemic, he said he did get a chance to spend time with his family.

“It had its downs, but it also had its ups,” he said of 2020. “For me, I got to spend some time at home. We did a lot of stuff, obviously, online to keep in touch with the fans and keep some music out there.

“I was able to be home with my three kids, so it was really a blessing in certain ways.

We’re sure excited to be back out and seeing some real concerts again. It’s a lot of fun.”

Another thing he was able to do last year was produce a new album, “Hey, World,” and a new single, “Memory I Don’t Mess With.”

“It was interesting, because we had about half of the album started before the pandemic hit,” he said.

“And, then, we had to do the rest of the record via email and that type of thing. The recording process changed a lot. I did my own vocals at my house, then sent them to my co-

Lee Brice producers.

“We’d send tracks off to a drummer and then have them sent back. We’d go back and forth until we got it right. It was cool to slow it down. It was

a different type of recording.

“My goal is, every time, I want to better myself. I want to make a better record than we did last time. And, I believe we’ve done

that. Like all my records, it kind of shows a snapshot of my life. Kind of like, who I am and where I am in life.

That’s how all my records will be.”

Those attending

Friday’s performance should expect “a lot of extra excitement,” Brice said. “We’re just so appreciative to be out there after being home and not being able to play, and kind of having that hole in our hearts for the live side of things.

We’re going to be extra amped to be out there.

“It’s starting to cool off out there, so we’re going to be bringing the heat.”

Brice said his love for music “was just kind of born into me.”

“I was playing instruments when I was too young to remember,” he said. “I was messing around with the piano. I got a guitar and started writing songs when I was 10. I just always wanted to

sing, so I figured I better learn to play guitar and write songs, and all that stuff. I just kept doing it.”

A football player through college (Clemson University), Brice said he kept following “that deepest part of me, which was music.”

“When I went to Nashville, that was all she wrote,” he continued.

Brice said he has many musical influences, from gospel quartets when he was younger, to the country music scene of the 1980s and ‘90s.

“Garth Brooks was a huge one for me, up front,” he said. “Alabama, George Strait, Vince Gill, so many people. Garth was a

big one for me because I felt a different kind of connection with him, coming out of the radio. I saw his concert when I was around 17, and it really kind of drove me to want to do that.

“But I love all kind of music. I’m a fan, and it really doesn’t matter what genre it is, as long as it makes me feel good in some way. If it moves me, I’m in. From R and B, to blues, to rock, to pop. It’s all just good music to me.”

Seats for Friday’s show range from $49 to $100. For more information, contact the Honeywell Center box office at 260563-1102 or online at HoneywellArts.org.

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Palascak to perform at Eagles Theatre for a living?’ He told me to check my email because he sent a list of prominent professionals with degrees in English.

He won the battle.”

With the choice made to pursue comedy, Michael developed a business plan. His parents’ support gave him a home base so he could travel, but he set a time limit

By Lori Overmyer news@thepaperofwabash.com

It’s a challenge to read or hear a story about celebrities without also learning about their pain and the oftenhorrific challenges they faced on the way to meeting their goals.

This isn’t that story.

Comedian and Wabash native Michael Palascak is, in some ways, an enigma. He graduated from Wabash High School in 2000 without incident other than playing sports, being named homecoming king, and earning the salutatorian honor. He graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, again without incident.

He made the baseball team and got his feet wet with stand-up comedy there.

He will return to Wabash on Oct. 7 when he performs at the Historic Eagles Theatre.

While claiming a spot as one of the nation’s premier stand-up comedians is not an easy feat, for Palascak his family, Ray,

Michael Palascak (top photo) with Gretchen Hahn as the 1999 Wabash High School Homecoming King and queen, and as he appears today (right photo).

Peggy, Patrick, and Brian, are his true foundation.

The Palascaks moved to Wabash when Michael was in the seventh grade, so his formative years were here.

“Going to a small high school, I was able to do, try, and fail at so many things,” he said.

“Really, I didn’t know if or what I was really good at.”

Ray Palascak, Michael’s father, added, “Wabash is very similar to a college town. It’s the perfect place for ages 4-18. It’s multi-faceted with resources in voice, drama, and the arts, and the educational system is superb.”

For Michael,

Wabash and his experience at Xavier University allowed him to explore the arts and sports on a small stage.

“My parents moved to the Chicago area after I graduated, so I wasn’t able to return to Wabash and my friends after my freshmen year. Even though I wanted to be in Wabash, my parents were right to have me at home with them,” he said.

“When Michael came home after his first year at college, we expected him to have a job.

He agreed but said he wanted to play baseball and sign up for Second City,” Ray said.

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For Michael, that time learning from going to the clubs in Chicago allowed him to grow up on the stages there.

“I wouldn’t have gone on the journey if my family hadn’t left Wabash.

I didn’t have any friends in Chicago, so I had to do something. Writing and comedy became it for me,” he said.

Michael made the transition to writing with a change in majors at Xavier.

Ray tells the

story.

“Michael is very talented. I thought he would be an orthopedic surgeon, so I was shocked when he called and said, ‘I’m going to change my major.’ I hung up on him.

He called back and told me he would be more happy. I hung up again. He called back to tell me he wanted to be an English major.

My question was ‘what does an English major do

to leave and become independent. That goal was attainable because he’s as much an entrepreneur as he is an entertainer.

At the heart of Michael’s business, of course, is the comedy and the writing.

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By Joseph Slacian jslacian@thepaperofwabash.com

Blake Smith, a Wabash High School senior, is making a splash in the recruiting world.

It’s not because of his prowess on the football field, basketball court or baseball diamond.

Rather, it’s through a business he started, an online product called Recruiting Zone.

“I don’t know how I came up with the idea,” he told The Paper of Wabash County during a recent interview.

He began the site on Feb. 10, 2020, just before the global pandemic hit.

“The pandemic helped because a lot more people were on their phones and laptops,”’ he said. “Then, during quarantine, that’s when it really picked up for me. I got a lot more business.”

On his site, Smith showcases high school basketball players.

“I post their stats, colleges they’ve been contacted by, stuff like that,” he said.

The site predominately deals with basketball recruiting.

“Sports has always been a huge part of my life,” Smith said. “I’ve always loved high school, college, NBA basketball. I just want to put my own stamp on it and just put my heart into something I enjoy.

“Social media, that’s also been a huge part of my life because that’s the generation I’ve grown up in. Basically, I wanted

to put those two things together because they have been a huge part of my life and I wanted to put my heart into something I enjoy.”

Some athletes contact Smith to be highlighted. Others, he contact.

“I usually initiate the contact, so I can Blake build a relationship Smith with them,” he said.

“If they’re like a high-name player, that’s when I go ahead and post. If they’re like a little unknown, they usually reach out to me asking, ‘Can you post this?’”

Adults involved with sports are impressed with Smith’s work, especially with his use of social media.

“There are not many young people out there trying to offer recruiting exposures,” WHS Athletic Director Floyd McWhirt said. “Most kids have to work with their parents or do it themselves to promote themselves to the next level.

With Social Media, it makes it a lot easier. More and more people can see what a student-athlete has to offer. For Blake, he is using that to his advantage to provide one location for others to be recognized.”

Palascak only had one request, ‘Your comedy needs to be clean,’” Peggy, Michael’s mother, said.

“Clean” comedy has always been Michael’s strength. He uses his unique observational skills and his own experiences to connect with audiences.

“I like finding the teeny tiny things that make people laugh.

I never dumb down my comedy. Audiences are smart, so I bring them with me,” he said.

All of Michael’s bits are original. “Everything is mine, so I can always use it, but I might have to change to past tense,” he said. “I’m not living at my parents these days.”

Michael’s main comedy goal is to have strong, funny jokes that appeal to everyone.

“Things that really work are so true to you as a person,” he said. “Sometimes, me onstage is working stuff out.”

“There are some jokes that are hilarious to me, but I have to make sure they are really funny. For example, after my son was born, there was a lot of laughter, but some of that could be attributed to just being really tired.”

Michael’s audiences can anticipate that he will leave everything on the stage when he performs.

“Sometimes, my comedy

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...continued from Page 5 works and an audience is totally with me, but I’ve learned to be okay no matter the reaction if I know I’ve given my best. Being onstage and sharing my experiences is more of a journey than an adrenaline rush. People seem to enjoy traveling with me,” he said.

As for the writing, Michael’s routine is an English teacher’s dream.

“I have notebooks with ideas, jokes, one-liners, and freewriting. I have lots of notebooks. I also write and rewrite. Once I have my bits together, I practice a lot. Then, after each performance, I reflect about what went well, what could be tweaked, and what needs to be left out,” he said.

In addition to his national television presence on late night comedy shows and “Last Comic Standing,” Michael tours nationwide headlining at comedy clubs and universities.

After his Oct. 7 performance at the Eagle’s Theater, he will be opening for Kathleen Madigan in Milwaukee and at the Chicago Theater.

Peggy and Ray Palascak will be in Wabash and Chicago for Michael’s performances.

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Shirley A. Cleaver, 78

Sharon Jo Kreps

Enjoyed Christian music

Former Manchester Community Schools teacher

Enjoyed sewing

Jan. 3, 1943 – Sept. 15, 2021

Feb. 4, 1944 – May 22, 2021

March 19, 1935 – Sept. 24, 2021

Shirley A. Cleaver, 78, of Angola, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.

She was born on Jan. 3, 1943, in Three Rivers, Mich. Shirley was a wonderful homemaker and devout Christian.

She attended Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Ind., and loved listening to the church services online. She was fond of Life Bridges for seniors where she enjoyed the program and staff. A sociable lady, she spoke highly of the people she met during her senior transit.

During her rehabilitation at Peabody’s, she met many nice people there and had many friends. She enjoyed listening to Christian music, country music, bonfires with her family and friends, and eatingout (she loved her French fries!).

Shirley treasured the time spent with all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Alice Woodard of Coldwater, Mich., John Cleaver of Coldwater, Mich., Lester Cleaver Jr., of Quincy, Mich., Christian (Tracy) Cleaver of Fort Wayne, and Mick Cleaver of Union City, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nephews, Marty Schaaf and Gary Schaaf; niece, Betty Schaaf; several great nieces, greatnephews, great great-nieces, and great great-nephews; and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Barrone; husband, Lester Cleaver; sister, Alice Schaaf; son-in-law, Miles Woodard; daughter-in-law, Amy Cleaver; brother-in-law, Robert Schaaf; nephew, Robert Schaaf; and niece, Sherry Schaaf.

Per Shirley’s request, there are no services. For online condolences, please visit www.advantagehighlandpark.com

Alden Elee “Al” Parker, 88, South Whitley, passed away on Sept. 25, 2021, at Hickory Creek Healthcare in Huntington.

One of 12 children born to Francis M. and Ruby (Hossler) Parker, Al was born in Gary, on Feb. 7, 1933.

After graduating from Sidney High School in 1951, Al enlisted in

Bringing people she loved together was important to Sharon Jo Kreps. When she planned gatherings details mattered.

There were specially-designed T-shirts for annual family trips and hand-made invitations for dinners with friends. The table and house were decorated with pottery she and her husband, David, collected or items found on adventures to antique stores and yard sales. She even rewrote the lyrics to a hymn as a blessing to be sung at family dinners.

Sharon taught 7th and 8th grade English in the Manchester Community schools for many years. Good grammar was important not for it own sake, but because clear communication is important. She taught books like “Huckleberry Finn” and the “Diary of Anne Frank” for the strong social message as much as the literary value. She had a unique teaching style. Students remember her addressing questions to the support beam in the classroom (which she named Fred) if students did not have much to say on a topic.

As the child of a Methodist minister moving every few years, Sharon learned resilience. With each move, she started at a school and made new friends. With each stage of life, she continued to collect new friends. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early 40s. As her symptoms worsened, she adapted. She and Dave moved to a one-story house, they installed ramps and she used a scooter to travel far and wide, always finding a way to be independent.

She pursued her passions vigorously. She became interested in jewelry and card making. These were not solo endeavours, but opportunities to gather with others and remain connected.

Sharon died on May 22, 2021 at Peabody Retirement Community at the age of 77. She had pneumonia, but she also had several chronic conditions and,her body was weary.

Her memory will be cherished by her husband of 56 years, David, with whom she shared many adventures and a very deep love as well as her sons, Brian (Dale Guenter) and Tim (Leanne) and grandchildren Libby and Andrew. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Eichenauer (Calvin), nieces and nephews.

Arrangements have been made through Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, North Manchester. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at the North Manchester Church of the Brethren. Live streaming will be available at the church website. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Rev. Joseph and Mrs. Mildred Hanawalt Memorial Scholarship Fund at Manchester University by contacting the Donor Advancement Office at 260-982-5221.

Peggy A. Huddleston, 86

Peggy A. Huddleston, 86, a lifetime resident of Wabash, passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation in LaFontaine. She was born on March 19, 1935, in Wabash, to the late Robert and Elva (Votra) Middleton.

Peggy married William E. Huddleston on August 22, 1953; he passed away on February 6, 2013.

Peggy was a homemaker and she enjoyed sewing. She was also an avid bingo player.

Peggy is survived by her son, William R. (Gwen) Huddleston, of North Manchester; daughter, Peggy Jo (Jeri) Huston, of Enterprise, Fla.; one sister, Shirley Keaffaber, of Wabash; three grandchildren; Matt Huston, Joseph Huston, both of Florida and Katie Owens, of Wabash; two step-grandchildren, Trent Wagoner, of Silver Lake and Carrie Brewer, of North Manchester; seven great-grandchildren and several stepgreat-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two brothers, George Middleton and Howard Middleton; and one sister, Roselyn Urschel.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash with JP Freeman officiating. Burial will be at Falls Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral services, starting at 9 a.m., at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, IN 46992.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, have been trusted with Peggy Huddleston’s final arrangements.

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

Alden ‘Al’ Parker, 88 U.S. Air Force veteran Feb. 7, 1933 – Sept. 25, 2021 the United States Air Force. During his time in the military, he served in the Korean War and worked as a civil service marine machinist on nuclear submarines for twenty-five years. Even after retiring from service, Al continued to support the military and was a member of the North Webster American Legion.

Al will be forever remembered for the great stories he told to his family and friends. He enjoyed horse racing and the peacefulness of working in the gardens he kept over the years.

The loving memory of Alden Elee

“Al” Parker will be forever cherished by his daughter, Susan K. Jones, Cumming, Ga.; son, Scott H (Cindi) Parker, Reno, Nev.; brothers, Martin B. (Thelma) Parker, Warsaw, and Jon J. Parker, Marion; sisters, Merry Carol (Robert) Riemersma, North Manchester, and Susan (Fred) Kinch, Claypool; sister-in-law, Evelyn Parker, Fort Wayne; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ruby Parker; brothers, Larry, Kenton, Opie,

Edgar, Whitney, and Francis Marion Parker III; and sister, Wreatha Ray Parker.

A private graveside service at Spring Creek Cemetery, Sidney, will be held at a later date.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Alden Parker, memorial contributions may be made to the North Webster American Legion Post 253, P.O. Box 776, North Webster, Indiana 46555.

The family of Alden Parker has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.

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Dennis Kramer, 82

Paul Lewis, 81

Skeeter McKenzie, 81

Enjoyed water skiing

U.S. Army veteran

March 23, 1939 – Sept. 24, 2021

Jan. 24, 1940 – Sept. 24, 2021

Retired from Wabash Alloys

Dennis Dean Kramer, 82, of rural Wabash, died at 7:28 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.

He was born on March 23, 1939, in Wabash, to Harold Kramer and Virginia Mae (Baldinger) Forney.

Dennis was a 1957 graduate of Noble High School and received an associate degree from the International Business College in Fort Wayne. He married Judy Mendenhall in Wabash on March 20, 1961.

Dennis worked at HIZ Inc., Honeywell Inc., and was the bookkeeper at Pleasant View Nursing Home, all of Wabash. He attended the Richvalley United Methodist Church.

Dennis enjoyed collecting antiques, gardening, mushroom hunting, painting, raising chickens, water skiing, and being near the water. He especially loved his family, and they were most important in his life.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Kramer of Wabash; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Hill of North Manchester; three grandchildren, Michael (Amanda) Bowen of Dallas, Texas, Andrew Hill of North Manchester, and Zachary (Mischelle) Hill of Winona Lake; four great-grandchildren, Bethany Bowen, Henry Bowen, George Bowen, and Arthur Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no services.

Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorial is Wabash County Cancer Society.

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

Dennis will be greatly missed by his wife Judy, daughter Jenny, and the rest of his family.

Paul R. Lewis, 81, of Wabash, passed away at 4:07 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Wabash Parkview Hospital.

He was born on Jan. 24, 1940, in Vanlear, Ky., to Clyde and Clara (Morgan) Lewis.

Paul married Thelma Martin on August 10, 1991; Paul retired from General Tire in Wabash then worked for Yohe Reality in Wabash. He served in the United States Army. He attended Emanuel Free Will Baptist Church. He was a member of the Kentucky Cornel Association, Hanna Masonic Lodge in Wabash, and Shriner/Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne.

Paul is survived by his wife,

June 14, 1940 – Sept. 24, 2021

Thelma, of Wabash; two daughters, Paula (Scott) Hunsberger, of Churubusco, Indiana and Erica (George) Gebhart of Albion, Indiana; one step son, Kenneth Music (Margot Morgan) of Peru, Indiana; and one step daughter, Rose (Douglas) Staats of Wabash. He is also survived by seven grandchildren. He is preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters and one step son Allen Music.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Terry Hinds officiating. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the funeral services, starting at 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the American Heart Association in care of McDonald Funeral Home.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, have been trusted with Paul Lewis’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family

Police & Fire Reports Wabash County Sheriff ’s Department Accidents A vehicle driven by Chloe A. Shepperd, 18, LaFontaine, entered a ditch and struck a utility pole at 5:52 a.m. Sept. 22 on State Road 218, west of County Road 600E, after she was attempting to retrieve her cell phone from the floorboard

of the vehicle. Damage was estimated from $2,501 to $5,000.

Vehicles driven by Cody D. Brown, 26, Wabash, and Karl L. Pigg, 59, Peru, collided at the intersection of CR 200N and CR 200W at 12:21 p.m.

Sept. 17. Damage was estimated at between $5,001 and $10,000.

Skeeter McKenzie, 81, of Lagro, died 11:10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on June 14, 1940, in Hager Hill, Ky., to Richard and Nettie (Sluss) McKenzie.

Skeeter married Judy Shelton in Clintwood, Va., on July 10, 1980. He worked at Wabash Alloys, retiring after 35 years. Skeeter enjoyed bowling, fishing, working on lawn mowers, and especially his family.

He is survived by his wife, Judy McKenzie of Lagro; four children, Jeff Shelton of Lagro, Chris (Jennifer) Shelton of Roann, Adam McKenzie and Faye Rowe, both of Wabash; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert R. McKenzie of Laketon, and Richard E. McKenzie of Wabash; and two sisters, Della Lance of North Manchester, and Ethel McKenzie of Wabash.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, William T. McKenzie, Jr., and Robbie McKenzie and five sisters, Betty Webb, Esta Love, Kathy Dotson, Brenda Newman, and Carol Butzuris.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave, Wabash, with the Rev. Tim Webb officiating. Burial will be in Lagro Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 pm Tuesday, at the funeral home.

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

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Terri Lane, 43 SHS graduate Jan. 30, 1978 – Sept. 23, 2021 Terri Lynn Lane, 43, of Wabash, died at 8:50 a.m., Thursday, Sept.

23, 2021, at her home.

She was born on Jan. 30, 1978, in Wabash, to Roy and Bonnie L. (Free-man) Lane.

Terri was a

graduate of Southwood High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the Freedom Life Church in Wabash. Terri loved to sing and especially loved her children.

She is survived by her three children, Amber Paige Hunt, Anthony J. (Gabby) Hunt, and Ariana N. Hunt, all of Wabash; parents, Roy and Bonnie Lane of Wabash; sisters and brother, Deena (Tim) Simpson of

Wabash, Angie (Jim) Garling of Missouri, and Clint (Casey) Lane of LaFontaine; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Hunt, and her grandparents, Leroy and Lawanda Lane, and

George and Esta Freeman.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, at The Remnant Church, 1463

Middle St., Wabash, with Pastor Michael Moore officiating and Pastor Tim Morrisett will do the eulogy. Burial will be

in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 10-11 a.m.

Monday, at the church.

The memorial

guest book for Terri may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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John Snyder, 85

Jimmy Osborne, 58

Enjoyed reading

Enjoyed jogging

Retired from CMI

June 11, 1930 – Sept. 25, 2021

Sept. 29, 1935 – Sept. 20, 2021

May 9, 1963 – Sept. 24, 2021

Jayne Hatton, 91

Jayne Hatton, 91, of Bloomington, formerly of Wabash, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Hearthstone Health Campus in Bloomington.

She was born June 11, 1930, in Chicago.

An only child, Jayne spent her early childhood alternating between Chicago with her mother and rural Missouri, where she was under the care of her maternal grandmother. She credited her grandmother with instilling in her a love of reading; it was a simple pleasure on quiet nights in the country. There was one year during which she attended a one-room schoolhouse.

She was a graduate of Harper High School on Chicago’s south side. She worked at Walgreen’s and then in an office in downtown Chicago until she met her husband, Edgar Hatton and the two wed in 1951. The couple soon moved to Keokuk, Iowa, where they started what would become a large family.

Their first four children were Hawkeyes. Then, in 1962, the family relocated to Wabash. The remaining three children came in the Hoosier State.

Jayne always had a cat in the years since her husband passed. She loved movies and music of many genres, especially Cole Porter and Ella Fitzgerald. She was an avid bridge player, a crossword puzzle fanatic, and a voracious reader, but she spent her free time in volunteer work whenever possible.

Jayne was continually involved at St. Bernard’s parish, both at the school, which her children attended, and the church itself. She worked at the local F.I.S.H food pantry and delivered Meals on Wheels; she acted as a driver for many people in need of a ride to doctor’s appointments and treatments.

She was preceded in death by her parents: her mother, Marguerite Pape, in 1984; and her step-father, Michael Pape, in 1974. Also gone to eternal peace before her was her beloved husband, Edgar Hatton, on May 16, 1994, and a newborn son, John Stephen, on Aug. 8, 1954.

She is survived by her seven children: Tracy Hatton of Hoboken, NJ; Michael (Jane) Hatton of Huntington; Mary (Shalar Sellers) Hatton of Lilesville, N.C.; Joseph Hatton of Bloomington; Katherine Costello of Indianapolis; Fran (Dean Miller) Hatton of Orlando, Fla.; and Barbara (Scott Alber) Hatton of Bloomington. She has 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Levi Nkwocha officating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Friday at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the St. Bernard Catholic Church, 207 Cass St, Wabash, IN 46992, or the F.I.S.H Food Pantry, P.O. Box 195, Wabash, IN 46992.

The memorial guestbook for Jayne can be signed on-line at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

John Steven Snyder, 85 of Wabash, Indiana and formerly North Manchester, Indiana, died peacefully Monday Sept. 20, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center, in LaFontaine.

John was born on Sept. 29, 1935, in South Whitley to Paul and Rosemary (Stevens) Snyder.

John grew up in North Manchester. He was a Boy Scout and a H.S. basketball champ, graduating from Central High School in 1953.

John attended Manchester College, before joining the family business, Snyder’s IGA, with his father Paul and uncle Gene Snyder. A natural born salesman with a great sense of humor and tireless work ethic, John had an entrepreneurial spirit that led to various careers outside the grocery store business, including owning and operating a car wash, laundromat, arcade, magic store and a restaurant.

John was a man for all seasons. He jogged miles on country roads, had a fierce tennis backhand, skied black diamonds, and played a country banjo.

He loved old Hollywood movies and historical biographies.

“Play the cards you’re dealt” and “do your best” were his mantras.

John is survived by his wife, Helen Snyder, his children, Pam (Steve) Sinderbrand and Shannon Snyder, grandchildren Sean, Hanna and Leah, and great grandchildren Scott, Archer, Pepper and Levon. Additional surviving family members include stepchildren Don (Theresa) Weaver, Vicki Weaver, Marcia (Dave) DeCook and Gary (Christi) Weaver, along with step grandchildren Justin, Megan, Jack, Jasmine, Maddie, Ella, Ethan, and Carter and step-great grandchildren Carter, Mallorie, Zander, Emersyn, John Atticus, Dover and Steven.

John was predeceased by his ex-wife Cloanne Snyder and his parents.

Visitation and funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Shawn Light officiating.

Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

The preferred memorial is the Community Foundation of Wabash County.

The memorial guestbook for John may be signed on-line at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com

Police & fire A vehicle driven

by Michal N. Snyder, 39, LaFontaine, struck a deer at 6:51 a.m.

Sept. 17 on CR200E, west of CR950S. Damage was estimated at $1,001 and $2,500 North Manchester Police Department Accidents A vehicle driven

by Alisha L. Crabtree, 35, Liberty Mills, backed into a pole in the 100 block of Washington Street at 5:25 p.m. Sept. 17 Vehicles driven

by Jeffrey A. Hensley, 55, North Manchestet, and Mattew R. Music, 16, North Manchester, collid-

ed in the 100 block of Wabash Road at 10:18 p.m. Sept. 17.

Citations Dalton S. Bowland, 21, Laketon, was cited for driving while suspended at 4:26 p.m. Sept. 20.

Brandon D. Stanton, 36, North Manchester, was

Jimmy Lee Osborne, 58, of LaFontaine, died at 8:29 p.m., Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

He was born on May 9, 1963, in Paintsville, Ky., to Willard Eugene and H. Frances (Fairchild) Osborne.

Jimmy worked at CMI/Hayes Lemmerz as a maintenance man for several years before retiring in 2008. He loved his pets, especially his dog Sadie, and spending time with Julia and his family.

He is survived by seven siblings, Ronnie (Juanita) Osborne, Keith (Jennifer) Osborne, Robin Osborne, Galen Osborne, Debbie Osborne, Bernice (DeWayne) Campbell, and Randy D. Osborne, all of Wabash; good friend, Julia Hall of Converse; several nieces, nephews, and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Tony Osborne, Terry Fairchild, and Randall Osborne.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Danny Honeycutt officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Wednesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.

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

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Fire runs To the 600 block of East 5th Street at 8:39 a.m. Sept. 21 for a medical assist.

To the 600 block of East College Avenue at 7:42 p.m.

Sept. 17 for a med-

ical assist.

To the 200 block of East Main Street at 7:49 a.m. Sept. 18 for a medical assist.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street at 9:58 p.m. Sept. 18 for a medical assist.

To the 400 block of West 7th Street

at 11:48 a.m. Sept.

18 for a medical assist.

To the 2200 block of East Street at 11:12 a.m. Sept. 19 for a medical assist.

To the 400 block of West Seventh Street at 1:35 p.m.

Sept. 20 for a medical assist.

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Wabash baseball: The miracle of 1986 Two baseball teams located only 20 miles apart traveled all the way to Victory Field in Indianapolis in June of 1986, to face off for the IHSAA state championship.

Wabash (30-6) vs.

Marion (27-7) – David vs. Goliath – small school vs. big school And the winner is – Wabash – David – small school.

On probably the biggest day in the history of sports at Wabash High School, the Apaches of legendary Head Coach Chris Rood came from behind – down to their last out – to defeat the Giants, 2-1.

And they did it before the IHSAA went to class championships. (The IHSAA went to class titles in baseball in 1998.) The Apaches “ran with the big dogs” and beat them. hen it comes to heroes in the game, you can take your pick. There’s junior Tom Dempsey, sophomore Jeff Wagner, senior Benny Mahan, junior Brent Johnson, senior Keith Shepherd or sophomore Jack Holley.

Or you can just say they were all heroes. And in the eyes of the huge Wabash following at Victory Field

County Sports Legends Where are they today?

By Roy Church that day, they were.

Dempsey, Wabash’s left-handed ace, was on the mound. He held the Giants to one unearned run (in the first inning), gave up only two hits (both in the first inning), tied the final game strikeout record with 12 Ks and finished the season 160.

His strikeout mark still stands for one-class championship games.

Ironically, Northfield’s Ryan Keaffaber has the state record for a 2A title game with 14. The Norse won the 2A crown in 2012, but lost to South Spencer the next year when Keaffaber set the record.

Wagner, Mahan and Johnson made up the bottom of the batting order (7-8-9), but had all five of Wabash’s hits. Wagner’s second hit, a single up the middle, drove in the tying run

(Shepherd, who had walked to lead off the inning) with two outs in the Apaches’ final at-bat.

Mahan’s second hit, a rocket that ricocheted off the first baseman’s glove for an infield single, kept the rally alive. Holley went in to run for Wagner.

Johnson then singled to right field to score Holley with what would be the winning run. That knocked out Marion starter Eric Persinger and brought in Mike Craft, who had pitched a shutout in the semifinal game the night before to defeat Jasper, 4-0. Craft walked senior Chris Hollingshead to load the bases before getting the final out of the inning.

In the bottom of the seventh, Dempsey put the Giants down in order with a strikeout, fly out and ground out. And the on-field celebration began.

Wabash had beaten LaPorte, 5-3, in the semifinals, also at Victory Field.

Dempsey also won that game in relief of Shepherd.

Other starters for the Apaches were Mike Phillips, who started in left, Mike Smalley at third base, Todd Adams

in center and Wayne Hall in right. Subs included John Garrett, Adam Mann, Matt Lunn and Rick Brown. Craig Kirby was the student manager, Roger White was assistant coach and Gene King was scorekeeper.

Hollingshead won the IHSAA’s Mental Attitude Award.

Dempsey said he doesn’t remember too much about that day 35 years ago. “I just tried to be the best that I could be,” he told me.

“We had a bunch of good, average ballplayers.

Everybody on the team had a role to play, and on that day they all played their roles really well. We were like family.”

He spoke affectionately of his catcher, Johnson.

“Brent did his job better than anybody could expect.

He has more heart than anybody I know.”

The only freshman on the squad was Adams. “I was just excited to be there,” now a State Farm Insurance agent in Wabash said. “It was new to all of us.”

Was he nervous when he went to the plate the first time? “I guess,” he said. “I just wanted to do the best I

85 Hope to offer free mammograms In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 85 HOPE Free Medical Clinic of Wabash County will host “Mammo Month” throughout the month of October and will offer several opportunities for Wabash County women to receive an order for a free 3-D mammogram at Parkview Wabash Hospital.

From Oct. 1-31, Wabash County women ages 40-64 may walk-in at either 85 HOPE Wabash or 85 HOPE Manchester offices during open hours and pick up an order for a free 3-D mammogram, courtesy of the 85 HOPE Mammogram Fund. 85 HOPE Wabash is open Tuesdays 1-5 pm and Thursdays 1-8 pm and located at Lighthouse Crossings, 123 West Canal St, Wabash. 85 HOPE Manchester is open Tuesdays 3-5 pm and first and third Tuesdays 5-8 pm and located at the Town Life Center, 603

Bond St., North Manchester. No insurance card, no income requirements, no appointment needed—just stop by and pick up a free 3-D mammogram order.

(Note: Mammograms will NOT be done on site. Women will complete mammograms at Parkview Wabash Hospital.)

Orders for free 3-D mammograms will also be handed out during several local events: First Friday on Oct. 1 from 4-8 p.m. at the 85 HOPE Wabash office and Oh My Cakes!, located at 2 West Market St., Wabash.

Manchester Harvest and Arts Festival on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the 85 HOPE booth.

Chili-for Charity Cookoff on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the 85 HOPE booth.

could.”

He also remembers riding in the bus back to Wabash to the sound of “Sweet Emotions,” an Aerosmith song he had never heard before but was oh so appropriate.

Holley went on to graduate from Valparaiso University and now teaches at Heartland Career Center. He also served as the assistant baseball coach for 14 years before becoming head coach in the spring of 2015. His record as head coach is 8776-1.

His teams have won a Three Rivers Conference title and one sectional crown.

Johnson graduated from Butler University in 1991 with a degree in psychology, worked for Pfizer for several years and now works for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals.

He lives in Noblesville.

According to my source, Phillips lives in California, Hollingshead in Michigan, Brown in Florida, Hall in North Manchester, Mahan in LaFontaine, Wagner in Warsaw and Lunn in

Bloomington. The remainder are still in Wabash.

Rood, who grew up in nearby Pierceton and graduated from Pierceton High School (before it merged into Whitko HS), coached the Apaches for 21 years. He compiled a record of 411-2111 while winning eight Central Indiana Conference championships, four sectional titles, two regionals crowns, one semistate and, of course, one state title.

His teams won 20 or more games 11 times.

Chris, a fiery, hard-nose, oldschool player and coach, passed away in March of 1995.

Later that same year, the Wabash baseball diamond was named in his honor. His grave in Falls Cemetery is on a hill across Cass Street and looks out on the field.

Ironically, yours truly (managing editor of the Plain Dealer at the time) was in upstate New York with my wife’s family, celebrating the recent graduation of our daughter, Lori,

from WHS. Tom Schuman was the PD’s sports editor. He, photographer Harold “Chatty” Chatlosh and News Editor Joe Slacian, now editor of The Paper of Wabash County, covered the game in Indy. Reporter Angie Jenkins covered it in Wabash.

“It was one of the most exciting games I’ve seen,” Slacian told me.

“Battling back to win.

“My job that day was to write about crowd reaction.

The fans were down until the Apaches rallied back. After the game, they stormed the field and mobbed the team.”

Slacian was sitting next to Shepherd when he signed his contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who had representatives at the game, waiting for it to finish so they could sign him. Shepherd was drafted in the 11th round of the Amateur Draft earlier that month.

A legendary event that many of you probably saw in person, read about in the newspaper or have watched on You Tube.

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NM Harvest Fest planned Oct. 2

Spend a day with friends and family at Harvest Fest! Pumpkins, music, food and vendors will be featured at Harvest Fest 2021 on Saturday, Oct 2nd from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Held on Market Street in downtown N. Manchester, highlighted activities include Metzger Landscaping Hay Rides, Hill-n-Dale Barrel Train, The Pumpkin Patch, Cow Milking Contest, FFA Petting Farm, Animal Grams Pig Races, Apple Dumplings, Carmel Apples and much, much more! Music will be provided by The Barrel Scrappers from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Kimberly Rutledge will take the stage at 1:30 until 3 p.m.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILARY SERVES BREAKFAST: The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary will be serving breakfast, 6 to 11 a.m. and lunch from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., on Mondays throughout October at the Blue Bird Cafe, Main St., Laketon. Any questions? Call Thelma Butler, 260-438-0341.

CLUB RIOT AT FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH: The North Manchester First Brethren Church will host “Avalanche Ranch” each Tuesday in October from 6:307:45 p.m. for kids age 4 years-entering 6th grade. Each of the first three nights will have great songs, exciting Bible stories, crafts/ games, snacks, and fun discussion time with new friends learning from God’s Word. The fourth Tuesday will be “Family Flannel Night” for the whole family! Everyone is invited to join in at the First Brethren Church building located at 407 N. Sycamore St. in North Manchester. If questions, call the church office at 260-982-6457 or visit the website www.nmfbc.org FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY OCT 9: The Laketon American Legion Auxiliary is collecting worn flags for a Flag Retirement Ceremony by Boy Scout Troop #465 in Saturday, Oct 9 at noon. This is to be a “Community Fun Day” with games, prizes, entertainment and food for young and old, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Flags can be dropped off at American Legion Post at 10140 Troyer Road, Laketon on Thursdays or 25 N. Main St., Laketon, anytime!

FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: On Saturday Oct 9, you are invited you to join us at the 13/24 Drive-In in Wabash, for a free presentation of “In Search of Liberty”: Where a man from the past shows one family how to protect their future. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Concessions open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie to begin at 7:45 p.m. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the drive-in. This presentation is brought to you free of charge by The Convention of States and We the People of Wabash and Miami Counties. Please join us as we rediscover our Constitution and what we as citizens of these United States can do to protect our Liberty and Constitutional Freedoms. **For more information about the movie, Convention of States or We the people of Wabash and Miami counties please contact Gary Ridenour at Gary.Ridenour@COSaction.com NORTH MANCHESTER IZAAK WALTON PRIZE SHOOT: The Izaak Walton League/North Manchester Chapter will hold Prize Shoots on the following Sundays, beginning at noon on October 24 and 31.

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Saturday, October 2 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Market Street North Manchester

• Hay Rides • Pedal Pull • FFA Petting Farm & Maze • Vendors • Pumpkins • Barrel Train • Cow Milking • Contest • Music

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the green and yellow signs. Refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome to participate or simply enjoy the event and our club grounds - we are “family friendly”. Drawing for the winner of a Henry “American Eagle” rifle will be at the October 31 shoot, tickets available from any club member. These “turkey shoots” are fundraisers to support our local club projects. The Izaak Walton League of America a national conservation organization dedicated to clean air, clean waters, and wise stewardship of our land and natural resources. More information about IWLA available at the shoots.

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.

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 South Mill Street down the street from the covered bridge. Parking will be in the gravel lot with Handicap parking beside the market (watch for signs).

MANCHESTER MEALS-ON-WHEELS provides meals prepared according to the dietary needs, as recommended by their physician. Each weekday between 11 a.m. and 12 noon a hot lunch and a cold evening meal are delivered by volunteer drivers to the client’s homes. Clients can choose how often to receive meals. To sign up for meals call the office at 260-982-6010 and talk with an office volunteer or leave a voice mail message.

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 email address at nmanchestertalks@gmail.com or you may call me at 260-982-8800. 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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The Southwood Class of 1970 reunion committee had planned to hold the 50th class reunion back in October of 2020.

Due to COVID restrictions at that time the reunion had to be delayed.

The committee has set a new time and date for the reunion to take place this year in 2021. The 50th reunion will take place on Saturday Oct. 2, 2021.

Arrangements with MSD of Wabash County Superintendent Mike Keaffaber have been made.

The Class of ‘70 is to meet at Southwood High School at 9 a.m.

The class will tour the halls and classrooms that the class once occupied. Following the tour, the class is to meet in Urbana at the Community Building located at

URBANA

Southwood Class of ‘70 sets reunion

Michael Mich Michael ael Sn Snell ell 260-774-3665 pinkynova71@ hotmail.com

44 Half St. Urbana at 11 a.m.

Come early for socializing and lunch is to be served at noon.

The menu for the noon meal includes fried chicken, pork tenderloin with gravy, mashed potatoes, cheesy potatoes, corn, green beans, homemade rolls, lemonade, iced tea, punch, water and coffee.

Several miscellaneous delicious deserts will be available.

You can park in front of the building or across the

street at the Urbana Yoke Parish Church. The cost is $20 per person and can be paid upon arrival.

Please bring photos or mementos to share with classmates. If you know of classmates who attended school with the class of ‘70 but moved elsewhere or didn’t finish school with us, please pass on this invite. My wife Bonita and I are 1970 graduates of Southwood High School and we are looking forward to seeing our classmates and relive some of our accomplishments.

If you have any questions or concerns you can contact Rex at 765-6611558 or Ray 765-6618443.I hope to see you there.

The Urbana Lions Club would like to thank Urbana Lion member Jerry Long and

his wife Lana for a donation of a new American Flag.

The American Flag will be flown at the Urbana Lion/Community Ball Park.

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.

Breakfast Bunch met at the Fried Egg for a

good meal and socializing, Those attending were Pat McNabney, Peggy Dilling, Larry and Nancy Meyer, Tom and Joyce Wilcox.

Upcoming date to remember: Oct. 16, 2021. The Halloween Car & Truck Show will take place at the Urbana Community Ball Park 9a.m. to 3p.m.

This is the 21 Annual activity put on by the Urbana Streetlight Committee. Entry fee is $10.00. Top 50 awards with 5 specialty awards such as Best Paint, Best Engine, Best of Show and Rat Rod 1st & 2nd. Dash Plaques, Goody Bags, 5 different Raffles and candy bags. Halloween Costume contest for everyone. Kids and the public are invited to participate AT NO COST. Awards for best costume, adults

and kids. Urbana Lions will supply the food and soft drinks. Restrooms are available.

Remember this date. Come show your vehicle and support Urbana’s Streetlights.

Urbana Streetlights: I’m very proud of the Urbana residents and businesses.

This year the donations for the lights have really blown me away.

For example, last year I sent out 92 postcards and received a very small amount in donations. I was still thankful for the small amount.

This year again I sent out 92 postcards and have received a numerous amount of donations back. I have received donations from some that have not sent anything for years.

This is outstanding. It makes me

very happy to say, Urbana has stepped up to help. Now with the tenderloin fry which Bonita and I will hold on September 25 this year, and the fry will be over before you read this, the funds that we will receive from the sales will help tremendously.

The Halloween Car and Truck Show that will take place this year will also help in raising funds. I would like to thank Urbana again for understanding the need of security the lights bring. As always I will be accepting donations throughout the rest of September and all of October. Make your check/money order out to Urbana Streetlight fund and mail to Urbana Streetlights P.O. Box 112 Urbana, IN 46990.

Thank you.

St. Patrick’s to host mass Historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Lagro invites the public to First Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. on Oct. 3. Please join them.

A Free Family Movie Night will be offered on Saturday Oct. 9, at the 13/24 Drive-In in Wabash, for a free presentation of “In Search of

Liberty,” Where a

man from the past shows one family how to protect their future. Gates will open at 6:00p.m., concessions at 6:30, with the movie to begin at 7:45p.m. No outside food or drinks are allowed in the Drive-In. This presentation is brought to you free of charge by The Continued on Page 18

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Mr. & Mrs. Marvin Evans Marvin & Alicia Evans, of Sidney, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 1.

They were married on Oct. 1, 1961

by Rev. Fred Conkling in Manchester, IN. Both the couple

The Evanses as they were in 1961 and as they are today.

White’s to be rebranded as Josian White’s

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White’s Residential and Family Services is pleased to announce that it has undergone a rebrand and will now be known as Josiah White’s, effective Sept. 30.

The 170-year old ministry will continue to offer hope and transformation through Christ by creating new possibilities for children, teens, and families through foster care, residential treatment, and family preservation services. The new brand will now better point back to, honor, and reflect the legacy and vision of its founder, Josiah White, while also looking towards the future.

“One of the treasures of working for this ministry is the great history on which we are building our future,” said Ron Evans, President and CEO. “Our history is the legacy of Josiah White, a man of great vision, a man who wanted to use his wealth to serve those in greatest need in the name of Christ. As such, effective this fall we will be recognized as Josiah White’s and will be dropping Residential and Family Services from our name. We continue to be a ministry who serves those in greatest need in the name of Jesus Christ, our hope and our Savior.”

Through the

graduated in 1958 from Sidney High School.

They have three children; Lisa (Jeff) Smith of Columbia City, Twins, Layne (Kathy} Evans of Pierceton, and

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Southwood Elementary to have picture day Southwood Elementary School picture day is coming soon! On Thursday, Sept. 30, all students will have their pictures taken for the yearbook and class pictures. Individual ordering will also be offered. We hope to have individual ordering packets to send home later this week.

WHITE’S RISEDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICES We are thrilled to share that Lamar Campbell will be sharing his music at White’s RFS 13th Annual Spiritual Life Benefit Dinner on Oct. 2. He was born and raised in Indianapolis and has had a calling and passion for music for many years. Campbell is committed to delivering music that helps put people in relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you’re interested in attending the event which benefits White’s spiritual life program, please visit https://secure.ministrvsvnc.com/ministr.../event/home.p hp to register.

EXPO Plans are moving on for the expo. It is a go Nov. 6 at the LaFontaine Elementary Building. If you have not responded do so now! Starting to cash checks this week.

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL The marketing students took a quick field trip to the Lighthouse Mission to gather information and photos that the students needed to create new marketing materials for this wonderful nonprofit here in Wabash. This is great project for the kids that will give them an opportunity to get their work out into the community.

Afterward, they enjoyed lunch out at Mi Pueblo,

where a very generous anonymous individual paid for everyone’s meal!!

Thank you to whomever blessed our kids today! It’s great to live in such a wonderful community with so many giving people.

WHITE’S RISIEDENTIAL AND FAMILY SERVICES White’s Placement Relationship Manager, Lisa Adams, and Placement Supervisor, Kevin Stanfest, recently attended the Annual POPAI (Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana) Conference. During the conference, they connected with several probation officers who shared success stories of students who had been placed with White’s RFS. “My heart was touched when a juvenile probation officer stopped by to tell us how well a particular youth is doing since completing her programming at White’s,” said Lisa. “We were told how much the Growing Teens For Life program helped her to secure a job at Starbucks thanks to earning her barista certification while on campus. She was offered full time employment and required minimal training due to her experience at 50 East.” Your continued support of White’s RFS and 50 East Garden Center and Café allows our students to gain the

experience they need for future success! Thank you!

For more information on White’s programs and services visit our website! https//whiteskids.o rg/residential-service/ LAFONTAINE CHAPTER ORDER OF EASTER STAR met for their September meeting with Worthy Matron, Jean Sneed presiding. Officers for 2021 are Jean Sneed, Worthy Matron, Jim Weaver, Worthy Patron, Sandra Weaver, Associate Matron, Roberta Ancil, Secretary, Beth Weaver, Treasurer, Kaye Sorrell, Conductress, Janet Weaver, Chaplain, Kim O’Banion, Adah, Regina Hiple, Electa, Darlene Turner, Warder and Terry Hiple, Sentinel.

Leila Ferguson, District Deputy was a guest. She brought greetings from the Worthy Grand Matron and notice of Grand Chapter Appointments.

The Worthy Grand Matron is planning a River Boat Cruise May 12-15, 2022. She announced that Ivy Chapter is having a called meeting to initiate a candidate and may have to ask for assistance from our Chapter.

Ivy Chapter is also having a Friends Night on October 18th. Come in costume! There will be a story teller, cider and donuts. Take home trick or treat.

The District Association meeting at Royal Center Chapter date has been changed due to a conflict with a Masonic function.

It is now Thursday, Oct. 28, with a Halloween theme.

At our November meeting our 25 Year members will receive their pins.

Lori Brane, Patty Johnson, Lisa Hutchinson, Kim

O’Banion. Tim and Mindy Weaver’s pins were presented to them by Jim and Sandy Weaver at their home in North Carolina.

Jean Sneed and Sandy Weaver celebrated birthdays this month. Our next meeting is October 4th. We will be taking up a collection to purchase wreaths to be place at the Marion National Cemetery, through Wreaths across America. We will have a space at the LaFontaine Expo in November.

We will have information about our organization and our charitable projects. Memorial Services were held for Carol Armstrong and Claude Brane.

TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY will be hosting a Fall Festival here at the Library from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 2. We will have FREE hot dogs, pumpkins to decorate, a photo area, a book sale, and more! Come dressed as your favorite book character for a prize!

REMEMBER that time in August when Wabash showed up to worship in Eagles Theater with the 390 East?

Remember how special and powerful that was? Ready to do it again!?!? On Friday, Oct. 1, we’ll. be taking to Mami street at 6:30 p.m. to show this town what worshipping Jesus is really like!

So bring yourself,

your famil, and all your friends. Let’s make him famous in our town, y’all!

Mark those calendars and don’t miss out on October’s First Fiday!. Kim Rutledge will perform at 6 p.m. before 390 East.

LAFONTAINE LIONS will be again this year at the Mississinewa 1812 on Oct. 1-3.

Our location is the same as in the past years at booths 2 and 3. Come and enjoy a bowl of ham and beans, corn bread, sasafas tea and our famous Sugar (Kettle) Corn. Marion Lions will be serving corn on the cob.

Sweetser Lions will be sreving breakfast and at lunch BBQ sandwich, lemonade and apple cider.

THE NEWS HERE AT THE LIBRARY: The library has extended its hours. It will now be open on Tuesday’s from 3:00-7:00 pm in addition to our regular hours. As well, our Fall Festival is coming up! It is Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will have free hot dogs, a photo booth, corn hole, pumpkin painting, a soda ring toss, and more! Patrons can dress up like their favorite book character for a prize.

Adult Book Club will be on October 6 and the group will be covering “Last Bus to Wisdom.”

LIBERTY BELLS will meet for lunch at The

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

Fried Egg in Wabash on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 11:30 NOTICE: Please have all decorations off the graves

by Oct. 4 at the IOOF Cometary in LaFontaine.

VETERANS will meet on Friday Oct. 8 at 9 a.m. in the Lions Room at the LaFontaine Community Building. If you were not able to come last month you missed the very interesting discussion and demonstration by “Dog Man” Gary Henderson. Thank you again Gary for coming and bringing all the other people and their dogs along with your dog. I am sorry but I did not get their names.

TIBITS FROM TROYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Here is the second edition of “Tidbits from Troyer Memorial Library”

by Janice Dawes, Enjoy! Did you know? That Chester Troyer was born in 1886 and died in 1975. His father, David Troyer, raised corn

and fed hogs, so Chester spent his young years from 8 years to 16 years digging the germ out of the kernel of corn in the crib in order to have good seed which began his interest in corn.

He graduated from LaFontaine High School at 16 years, took examination for teacher’s license and got a job teaching in district school while attending Marion Normal college in the summer. He took scientific courses for 2 summers, taught for 2 years, and was principal of LaFontaine High School for three years. However, in 1908 he married one of his best high school students, Cleo Hamilton and moved to the farm where Metosinis’s Village was.

They lived there for 52 years and raised corn where the Native Americans raised theirs. To learn more of this local history, stop by the C.E. Troyer Museum.

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Lagro news Convention of States and We the People of Wabash and Miami Counties. Please join us as we rediscover our Constitution and what we as citizens of these United States can do to protect our Liberty and Constitutional Freedoms. For more information about the movie, Convention of States or We the people of Wabash and Miami Counties, please contact Gary Ridenour at Gary.Ridenour@CO Saction.com.

Kids’ Klub at Lagro United Methodist Church is a group for

Kindergarten through 6th grade.

It meets every Wednesday that Metro Schools is in session, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bible stories, games, praise and worship songs, and supper are included.

Lagro United Methodist Church invites you to its Sunday morning services at 9:00 a.m. and Sunday school for all ages at 10 a.m. Youth group activities for students in the 4th through 12th grades are also offered. For more information on youth programs, parents can email the church at LagroUMC@gmail.

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Dora Christian Church, 2325 S. Salamonie Dam Road, welcomes you to worship service Sunday at 8:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The sermon for Oct. 3 is “Why Does God Need My Money?” based on Psalm 50. The Bible study every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. is titled “The Person, the Promise, the Purpose, The Holy Spirit.” Ladies Aid will meet Thursday, Oct. 7, at 7:00 p.m.;

hostesses are Toni and Trudy.

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 speaker for Oct. 3 is Robert Karst.

The Food Pantry at Lagro Community Church 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

GOOD WORDS . . .

I love music. The harmonious sounds of an orchestra or band is what appeals to me.

Each member doing their part as they harmonize with others!

It is a real gift to be musical.

Being in harmony with others means doing my part to contribute to the good of others.

Having done my part (not too loud or silent) means working together for the good of others! If alive, we are capable of loving and helping. (1 Corinthians 13=Love).

What talents do you have? How can God use you for the sake of others?

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

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The Lagro Haunted Trail, scheduled for Oct. 22 to 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. 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!

Our heartfelt condolences to the

family and friends of Tommy Honeycutt.

Lagro Happy Birthdays: Oct. 2 Clint Karst; Oct. 5 Kelly Reahard; Oct. 7 – Kristy Good and Rick Miller.

Happy Anniversary: Oct. 1 – Randall and Linda Good.

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THE ROANN Food Pantry closed on Sept. 15th but Ellen Rensberger, Susan Keppel and Ruth Ann Dyson want to thank everyone who, over the years, has supported them.

Thanks to those who donated food items or used the facility.

MARK YOUR calendar for the Roann Community Heritage Baked Potato Bar (with all the fixins!) on Oct. 16th from 11am2pm at the Roann Community Building. Drink and dessert included. It will be a freewill donation.

Also, they will have the drawing for Main Street Project Opportunity.

Tickets are $1/each or 6/$5. Tickets can still be purchased at Bailey’s Pizza, Log Cabin Antiques and Mom & Pop’s Jazzy Junk.

Items that will be available are: an original painting by artist Ellen Stouffer, handcrafted single swing, porch swing, handcrafted American flag (36”x20”), gift certificates, products from local businesses, and a refinished truck from Log Cabin Antiques. Do not

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Food pantry officials thank all for donations Ann Me Ann Meyer yer 765-833-2614 meyerann@ centurylink.net

have to be present to win.

RCH ANNUAL Winter Market will be on Dec. 4th from 9am-3pm again at the Roann Community Building and Town Hall. Also, that evening, will be the Christmas tree lighting at dusk at the corner of Chippewa & Allen.

Santa, of course, will be there.

Cookies and cocoa will be available.

REMEMBER TO join Keith Dyson to celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 3rd with an open house from 1-5pm at the Roann Community Building located at 105 Chippewa.

Keith’s family is asking that you let family and friends know about this celebration. Your presence is your present!!!!

PASTOR WAYNE Balmer of the Roann United

Methodist Church sermon for Oct. 3rd will be taken from 1st Samuel 17:20-50 titled “Hope for the Underdog”. Holy Communion will be observed and an offering for the Deeds & Phiri will be taken up. You are invited to worship in person or on Facebook at 9am.

UPCOMING DATES: Oct. 7 – Lions Club, Town Hall, 7pm; Oct. 12 – Roann Town Board Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm; Oct. 16th – RCH Baked Potato Bar, Roann Community Building, 11am2pm.

OUR PRAYERS go out to: Don Stevens, Rob Mace, Averi Haecker, Jo Ellen Nelson, Lowell Burrus, Betty Boyer, Coy Eads, Brenda Taylor, Rhonda Van Buskirk and our country. Stay safe and stay healthy.

God bless you all!

CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES: Oct. 4 – Mr. & Mrs. Michael Chenault.

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS: September 29 – Justin Coffman and Alex Cartwright; September 30 – Scott Summers; Oct. 2 – Keith

Dyson; Oct. 3 – Nick Stuber; Oct. 4 – Dennis Vigar; Oct. 5 – Josephine Lynn.

PASTOR ROB’S Thoughts for the week: Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless – like chasing the wind.

Life today is filled with the possession of many things.

The motto is, he who has the most toys wins or the thought they have the right to obtain what we want. This life is fast and complicated and driven by objects. Solomon in Ecclesiastes warns about the desires of the heart wanting more without the heart’s desire of contentment and joy. In chapter six, we are given seven principles to consider concerning having enjoyment in this life.

God gives people great wealth and honor and everything they could ever want, but then he doesn’t give them the chance to enjoy these things.

Here, we are given many world view principles to chew on. First, God gives all things and

entrusts the person to use them for his honor and glory.

God is the giver of all things. We have nothing apart from him. Nothing in this life is in of itself sinful. But mankind has taken those things which are to bring glory to God, to honor and please himself.

Money is not sinful but it is the love or desire of that which we do not have that leads into destruction and sin. God gives wealth and honor, so no matter where you are in life, be glad. Don’t measure yourself by the wealth and honor of others.

Ultimately, it is God whom we are to please and worship in this life, not the objects and positions. You don’t know how long you have to live but God has appointed a time where you will die. A chasing of wealth and honor is like chasing after the wind.

How sad that when people gain what they are looking for and are not satisfied. We are all guilty of that. It is such an empty feeling and why garage sales and junk stores are so popular today. One mans

junk is another mans treasure.

What good is it to have all these things and yet have no relationships and live a lonely life. It would be better if he had never been born.

People can live many years and never find contentment. Life is not meant to be filled with the search of stuff. We are created to worship and serve God almighty.

The hearts desire to search for things can replace our desire to have and search for the knowledge and grace of God. The things of this earth distract our attention from the things of God. Therefore, we are told to search the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. As we search for God and find his purpose and plan, he is faithful to provide all that we need for life and godliness.

Our lives are like a shadow as we never seem to have enough. We lose sight of who we are and what we have and life just seems like a struggle. We look in our food pantries only to say

there is nothing to eat. This actually is a wrong statement.

We have enough because God says in 1 Timothy that as long as we have food and clothing, we are to be content. We need the basics but want our hearts desire.

So, we must understand that everything in our lives and our destiny have already been decided. It was known long ago what each person would be. So, there’s no use arguing with God about it. The more we speak, the more foolish we seem.

Who knows how our days can be spent? Our lives are like a shadow.

Who can tell what will happen on the earth after we are gone? Therefore, enjoy the life God has given you.

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 weeks paper.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF WABASH COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSE NO. 85C01-2109-EU-000078 Notice is hereby given that Sharon Anderson was on September 21, 2021, appointed personal representative of the estate of DOROTHY H. GLASSBURN, Deceased, who died on August 17, 2021.

All persons having claims against said 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 said claims will be forever barred.

Dated at Wabash, Indiana this September 21, 2021.

Lori J. Draper Clerk, Wabash Circuit Court

Memorial ride: Mike Brandt and Leila Knoblock (on right) lead a group of motorcycle riders from the Brandt Harley-Davidson parking lot through the city an to Fairmount for the James Dean Festival during the annual Waldo and Steve Brandt Memorial Ride. Photo by Harold V. Chatlosh

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White’s their past but is instead full of new possibilities,” said Evans. “We offer these new possibilities through providing a Christian foster home, teaching life skills, providing avenues to graduate from high school, using proven clinical modalities to reframe childhood trauma, cultivating work skills, and most importantly through introducing them to Jesus Christ.”

Josiah White’s will continue to provide healthy second chances through extraordinary care and competence and thoughtful ingenuity. Josiah White’s is grateful to God for His faithful presence and provision throughout

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WEATHER PERMITTING: Huge garage sale - 1325 E. 200 N. Friday, 9am5pm; Saturday, 9am-Noon.

Wabash City

ESTATE SALE: Thursday, 9am-4pm; Friday, 9am4pm; Saturday, 8am-3pm.

372 Alena Street, Wabash.

Halloween & Christmas decorations, other odds & ends.

GARAGE SALE: Friday, October 1, 9am-3pm; Saturday, October 2, 9am? 537 Gillen Avenue.

GARAGE SALE: October 2, 8am-1pm, 1496 Bentley Street (south side of Wabash at the end of Columbus Street).

Furniture, clothing, Christmas items and much more.

GIANT DOWNSIZING Sale in Pole Barn (60 Years accumulation!)

Friday, October 1 and Saturday, October 2. Rain or Shine. 9am-4pm at 2149 S. Meridian Road, Wabash. Will not open until 9am! Several items are vintage: toys, games (outdoor & Indoor), holiday decorations, electronics, tools, building supplies, heavy duty electrical cords, fishing equipment, RV and camping equipment, new Sunsetter awning accessories, lawn equipment, exercise equipment, boys clothes, shoes, cowboy boots, bedding, comforter, household items. Odds and ends tables, some furniture, wing back chairs, books, handicap equipment and several types of bicycles.

L A R G E PRIMITIVE/Garage Sale: 866 Stitt Street, Wabash.

Friday, 10/1, 8am-4pm; Saturday 10/2, 8am-??

Primitives, primitives, and more primitives - 6 tables full! Women and men clothes, girl clothes 6mos2T (some 7/8 and 10/12), shoes size toddler 4-6, boys clothes size 3mos-6, shoe size 11s-13s.

Highchair, bouncy seat, bathtub, double stroller, Jumperoo, lots of toys, kids books, coloring books, Bath and Body lotions, perfume, purses, table grills, small tote of Legos, compound bows, hunting stuff, Hot Wheels. Other items too numerous to mention!

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