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6 The Alexandria 7 "THE WAY I SEE IT" by P. Eric Schmidt Homecoming Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni of a school. It most commonly refers to a tradition of many universities, colleges and high schools. It usually activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events, and a parade. through the streets of the city or town.

Our fair city is gearing up for its annual homecoming festivities, to be held Sept. 20, complete with all the above events. Although am not sure if going to the local watering hole and kicking back a few cold ones with your old buddies, classifies as a "cultural it must because the sign as you come into town says we have a "cultural Wish 1 had a nickel every time I was asked about that sign. More on that in another column. But true to the custom, Alexandria will have a parade, complete with a marching band again.

Sure did make it feel like a real parade with the band back on the street. I enjoyed watching all the class floats go by with the different class years; the oldest group I Wednesday, saw last year was the class of 1962 which was being carried on a "wrecker flat bed. How fitting was that for a float load of old people? As I talked to people it is surprising how much of our memories are built around things that went unnoticed at the time. Homecoming also unites the past and the present which I think is a good thing for both to see' each other, and I am sure this is more disturbing for the youth than the elders. I cannot help but think "Karma" is a great thing as I walk among my old classmates.

Nothing gives you that little smile inside like seeing the guy that was a "jock" in school has been spending a little too much time on the couch eating or the girl you always wanted to date making you glad she turned you down. As I talk to the ones that were jerks in school I found that age hasn't helped them any. But then come the ones that you go "wow" that skinny little girl turned into a real looker. One of the best things is finding your best friend from school you haven't seen for years and after five minutes it's like you were never separated. With all this being said; homecoming is a wonderful tradition and I am glad I will be a part of it.

"Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave, and grow old wanting to get back to." That's The Way I See It Email me; seeit lishing.com Facebook me; "Theway Iseeit" of Eric Schmidt "The way I see it" is written for the entertainment of our readers and does not reflect the editorial views or opinions of The Alexandria Times- Tribune or. Elwood Publishing Company. OVERALL WINNER FIRST PLACE INDIANA INDIANA STATE AUGUST McCord wins Youth Talent Contest Macie McCord of Frankton won the 2013 Indiana State Fair Youth Talent Contest. She competed in the Tumbling Solo category winning first place. She also took the top award winning first place in overall competition, receiving two plaques, ribbons, and a $100 cash prize.

Macie is a two time Indiana State Fair Talent contest winner, and a four time Madison County 4-H Fair Talent Contest winner for the 35th wedding anniversary September 11, 2013 James and Linda Anderson will celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary on Sept. 13. James Anderson and Linda Moore were married on Sept. 13, 1978. James is employed as a Union plasterer; Linda is employed as a cashier at Cox Supermarket.

They are the parents of two daughters, Linda Anderson of Elwood and Lina Ortiz of Alexandria. They have five grandchildren, Gabe, Emerson, and Amelia Howard, Skylar Anderson, and Julissa Ortiz. Brenner Goodman engagement Steven Brenner and Monroe High School, Robert and Kimberly and a 2013 graduate of Goodman, all of Alex- Indiana University in andria, announce the Bloomington. He is engagement of their employed by Tipton children, Jessica Brenn- Community School er and Jonathan Good- Corporation as an eleman. mentary physical educaJessica is a 2009 grad- tion teacher and high uate of Alexandria- school cross country Monroe High School, coach.

and is currently enrolled The couple will marry in the Purdue University on May 31, 2014 at St. veterinarian program. Mary's Church in Jonathan is a 2008 Alexandria. graduate of AlexandriaParker new member of Angus Association Dustin Wade Parker of pate in programs conducted Alexandria is a new junior by the National Junior Angus member of the American Association and take part in Angus reports Association-sponsored Bryce Schumann, CEO of shows and other national and the national organization with regional events. headquarters in Saint The American Angus Joseph, Mo.

Association is the largest Junior members of the beef breed association in the association are eligible to world, with nearly 25,000 register cattle in the American active adult and junior memAngus Association, partici- bers. Junior high school journalism class The students of Ms. Cummins' seventh and eighth grade journalism class will be submitting news articles covering events they attend over the next few months as a practice news writing exercise. Below is the first submission. Grand Prix returns By CAMDEN PEAVLER autograph session from 11:15 to 11:45 class.

Kurt Tatman received a first place The second day of the second annu- a.m. The racers started with five laps of trophy in the 4 cycle masters class. The al I Alexandria Grand Prix was Aug. 25. practice prior to the feature races.

roads will be newly paved for next There were six drivers from Alexandria Sunday would be a lucky day for fifteen year's race according to George competing, Bransten Peavler, Lew different drivers. The day was great; Diruzza at the driver's meeting. It looks Diruzza, Gorge Diruzza, Clayton there were not any bad wrecks, but for like it is going to be a good race next Gaines, Kurt Tatman, and the city one Alexandria driver, Bransten year. mayor Jack Woods. The order was set Peavier, engine failure, eliminated him for day two.

The day started with an from the Jr. class and the catch all Marriage licenses issued Kevin Knauer, 28, Elwood; Ashley Long, 27, Jackson, 32, Chesterfiled wood Frankton; Kristin Wasson, Elwood Scott A Gull, 45, Anderson; Bobby Allen Bait, 30, 26, Frankton Jeffrey Glenn Burke, 40, Rebecca A 43, Anderson; Alyssa Sullivan, Kip Rajesh Lacy, 34, Elwood; Kerstin Nicole Alexandria 26, Alexandria Tipton; Summer A McClure, Smith, 25, Elwood David Kent Wittkamper, 27, Jesse Beal, 23, 29, Anderson Christian Chase Merrell. Elwood; Autumn Anne Silvey, Summitville; Katherine Craig Michael Scarberry, (24, Alexandria; Beth Anne 18, Frankton Kitchens, 21, Marion 31, Anderson; Courtney McDermit, 27, Alexandria Anthony Hartman, 26, Matthew Shivley, 29, Michelle Hill, 31, Alexandria William Bugby, 42, Alexandria; Amanda Davis, Frankton; Roberta Jean Travis Sayles, 23, Summitville; Michelle Dawn 24, Anderson Burkhead, 25, Frankton Elwood; Catherine Elizabeth Lewis, 32, Summitville Kyle Kenneth Draper, 26, Anthony Sherman Smith, Johnson, 22, Elwood Kenneth Wisler, 53, Alexandria; Courtney Noel 29, Elwood; Krista Marie Nathaniel Boyce Werling, Orestes; Nena L. Wiser, 56, Shewmaker, 24, Daleville Alice Smith, 24, Elwood Indianapolis; Emily Cel- Orestes Adam Barth, Ann 25, Justin Marissa Runyan, Brianne 23, (26, este Dishman, 23, Elwood Michael Raymond Dye, 24, Alexandria; Courtney Elwood; Anthony Gregg 30, Elwood; Whitney Nicole Erfurth, 24, Alexandria Ault, 22, Elwood Alexandria; Brook Renae Sprague, 25, Frankton Jeffrey Ronald Goltz, 41, Bradley LaShure, 41, 23, Alexandria Travis Harris, 31, Summitville; Traci Marie Elwood; Heather A Hampton, Tracer N. Towner, 22, Elwood; Molly Lorene Freeze 41, Green- 35, Elwood Sayre, Alexandria Eagles New business included the audit for July by Jan Schuck.

1771 Auxiliary The Madam Trustee's The Alexandria Eagles report was given by Becky 1771 Auxiliary met on Sept. Inglis, the Secretary's report 5. Madam President opened was given by Mary Sue Swift, the meeting. Roll call was the Treasurer's report was taken with 13 sisters present. given by Linda Lawson.

The minutes from the previ- Becky Inglis won the door ous meeting were ready by prize. The weekly nantes Secretary Mary Sue Swift. drawn were Sharon Dillard, Applications for membership July Hamons, and Joyce were read. Craft; they were not present. Four new sisters were initi- A Draped Charter was held ated Connie for Beverly A.

Pierce. Atwood, Angie Ice, Arlene Sisters present were: Spencer, and Debbie Cheryl Blackwell, Betty Starkey. Cooper, Anna Goffinet, Joyce Communications included Hiatt, Becky Inglis, Linda information about the District Lawson, Beverly McDaniel, 8 meeting to be held on Sept. Janice Schuck, Mary Sue 16 in Muncie with dinner at Swift, Carol Watson, and 6:30 p.m. A letter from State Imogene Winningham.

Madam President Debra The next meeting will be Staley was read. Bills were Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. paid; get cards Membership candidates will were signed. be voted on.

Letters to the editor Thanks Credit Union, Alexandria I would like to thank every- Subway, Alexandria Pizza one that made the 12th annu- King, DeVoe Chevrolet, John al Alexandria-Monroe Cham- Petty. American Family Inber of Commerce Golf Toum- surance, Ken Clark Inament a big success. After 11 surance, Gaither Music at Yule Golf Club, Company, The Family of seasons we went to Grandview Golf Chester Long, Donahue Gas, Course in Anderson. Golf Alex Animal Hospital, Owens Pro, Brett Etchison and his Memorial Services, Rick staff were very helpful, thank Davidson State Farm Inyou. surance, Jan and Don Lynch, I would like to congratulate Pizza Hut of Alexandria, the winners: First place, Clark Community Hospital of Insurance; second place, Anderson, Rachel's Hi Way Cheverolet; third Cafe, Curve Inn, Casual place, Huntington Bank.

Lifestyles Reality, Johnson DeVoe Thank you to the many vol- Insurance, Lindsey Cuneo unteers the helped: Gina State Farm Insurance, Brisco, Tamara Humphries, County Wendy Montgomery, Lindsey Visitors Bureau, Monroe Cuneo, Brittany Swegman, Township Democrats, Pamela Hayes, Steve Perry, Wholesale Connection, Dyer John Petty, John Jacobs, Reality, Sheriff Ron and Pam Mike Clark, Don Swegman, Richardson, and Madison and Scott DeVoe. County Sheriff Department I would also like to thank Major Brian Bell. our major sponsors: POET, We would also like to thank Kleenco, Paving, and the many people and busiKluth Family Dentistry. nesses that donated door Our lunches were provided prizes and items for the market, David Steele DDS, And finally to the teams. gracesiosly by Cox Super- golfers gift bags.

and Adams and Mehling The weather was great and Accounting, thank you the course was in good I would like to thank our shape. I hope you all.had a hole Com- good time. See you next many sponsors: munity Bank, Armstrong's year. Pro Hardware, Alexandria Thanks, Jeff Bryan Historical Society Museum, Executive Director Mainsource Bank, Broadway Alexandria-Monroe Press, Humphries Auto- Chamber of Commerce motive, Lampco Federal Wally enjoyed a 'going away' party at Elkhart General Hospital. (Photo provided) VanErman enjoys send off from hospital After working for 50 years without a vacation, Alexandria resident Wally VanErman took time to do whatever he wanted, except work, and visited friends in Elkhart.

While there, he was hospitalized twice, and has since been transported to Manor Care in Anderson for rehabilitation. Anyone interested in sending notes of encouragement or cards can do so at: Manor VanErman, 1345 N. Madison Avenue, Anderson, IN 46011 Ball State University announces dean's list Ball State University recognizes the following local undergraduate students who ear at least a 3.5 grade-point average for 12 or more credits of graded course work during a semester or for 6 or more credits of graded course work during a summer term: Alexandria: Mary Baker-Evans, Katherine Bennett, Chelsea Carroll, Taylor Donahue, Allison Angie Humphrey, David Ricks, and Michael Schultz; Frankton: Jessica Haney. Ball State announces 2013 summer graduates The following local students graduated from Ball State University in the summer of 2013: Alexandria: Bachelor of General Studies Emily Patz; Bachelor of Science Chelsea Baledge, Mark Hart, Taylor Hoffman and Beth Mathavich (Magna Cum Laude); Bachelor of, Social Work Mary Baker-Evans and Angie Humphrey; Master of Arts Brian Adams and Leigh Bivens; Frankton: Bachelor of Science Jessica Hane; Orestes: Bachelor of Science Dustin Owen; Summitville: Bachelor of Science Derek Tulowitzky and Carey Weller, PH. D.

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