Kelsie didn't have to Waitt for top honor

Kelsie Waitt gets congratulatory hugs after being named the Hamilton County 4-H Fair's Supreme Showman on Monday night. Photo by Betsy Reason

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014 7:54 AM

For Kelsie Waitt, there was no better way to finish her 10^th year in 4-H.

The 18-year-old Sheridan Ag 4-H Club member was named Grand Champion Supreme Showman on Monday night at the Hamilton County 4-H Fair in Noblesville.

“I was just overwhelmed with happiness,” said Waitt, who had tears in her eyes when her name was called as the winner.

“This is such a huge deal. To know that I was going to go out my 10^th year, being called a Supreme Showman was just huge to me,” she said.

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Mary Rachael Gossard

Mary Rachael Gossard passed away at 4:04 a.m. on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Wellbrooke of Westfield Center for Health and Wellness in the loving arms of her granddaughter. She was born on Sept. 24, 1915 in Boone County to Fred Edgar McDonald and Blanche (Freeman) McDonald.
Bruce D. Taylor

Bruce Dale Taylor, 66, of Hortonville, passed away on Friday evening, July 4, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Feb. 5, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Alvin and Freida (Dawson) Taylor. Bruce was raised by his aunt and uncle Russell and Clarel Ottinger.
Bob A. Viehe

Bob A. Viehe, 71, passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014, at his home.
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Jean Elizabeth Barker

Jean Elizabeth Barker, 93, Sheridan, and formerly of Arcadia, died Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Jan. 28,1921, in Arcadia, to Vane V. and Jessie (Stanley) Leaming.
William George Kinsey

William George Kinsey, 69, of Sheridan, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, June 25, 2014. He was born Sept. 25, 1944 in Muncie to the late Lewis David and Mary Lucile (Colter) Kinsey.
Carol Ann Purdy

Carol Ann Purdy, 74, of Sheridan, peacefully passed away in her sleep, June 20, 2014 at her home.
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