Jon wins award

Jon receives outstanding male athlete award.

Oak Hill meet - against a strong head wind

Jon and Miah competed at Oak Hill - Jon came is first. Miah in forth.

Jon mentioned as BEST in the county for High Jump

Track and field teams to compete in 79th conference

Event to take place Friday at Dick Lootens Stadium

By Chuck Landis
clandis@chronicle-tribune.com

Published: Thursday, May 1, 2008 1:13 AM EDT

Race cars won’t be the only thing going around in circles Friday evening around Grant County.

Local boys’ and girls’ track and field teams also will compete in three big meets within the county borders. North Central Conference schools gather at Marion’s Dick Lootens Stadium for the 79th conference meet. The Oak Hill and Madison-Grant relays also will be staged Friday evening.

Marion seeks its sixth consecutive NCC boys’ championship and seventh in nine years. If the Giants are successful in their sixth straight title, it will be the first time in conference history a school has managed the feat. In the new millennium, only Richmond (2001) and former league member Lafayette Jeff (2002) have deprived the Giants of the conference title.

For Marion to maintain its NCC boys’ track and field dominance, the Giants will need big evenings from their sprint and middle distance runners. Yet, Sam Trahan, Devin Randle and Montez Carter among others are capable of dominant performances.

The trio was part of Marion’s state runner-up 400 relay team last June and have posted some impressive times this spring. Trahan and Carter each have been timed at 11.1 seconds in the 100-meter dash. Meanwhile, Randle has produced state meet caliber clockings of 22.2 seconds in the 200 and 49.8 seconds in the 400.

Hurdler Pierre Banks is another threat for multiple wins in the 110 high hurdles and 300 low hurdles. Banks’ best time in the highs is 14.7 seconds, and his top performance in the lows is 40.4 seconds.

Marion distance runners Michael Waymire and Matthew Lakes should be a reliable source for points in the 1,600 and 3,200 races and as part of the 1,600 and 3,200 relay teams. The Giants have struggled in field events, and that could give other conference teams a chance to unseat them as champs.

The other four county teams will split up with Eastbrook running at Oak Hill and Mississinewa joining Madison-Grant. The Golden Eagles boys’ are a solid favorite to win their own relays, and the Panthers are among the contenders in the girls’ meet.

With the state tournament two weeks away, Oak Hill distance standouts Cameron Balser and Matt McClain are looking to hit peak form. Balser has the county’s best time in the 800 at 2:04, and the pair consistently finish in the top two in the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 races.

Eastbrook’s Jon Carder will have another chance to show off his skills in the 110 and 300 hurdles and high jump, where his 6-foot, 2-inch leap is the county’s best this spring.

Madison-Grant may not win its relays, but Ethan Wallace has a chance to win in the boys’ 100 and 200, and Robert Dickey will be a threat in the long jump. Sprinter Betsy Floyd is another Argyll contender in the girls’ 100 and 200.

Liz Skinner has led the Panthers girls’ team and set school records this spring in four events — 100 dash, 100 and 300 hurdles and pole vault. Sprinter Alayna Martin and discus thrower Kelsey Green also have stood out and contributed to Eastbrook’s victory in last Friday’s Grant Four Invitational.

The Oak Hill girls also figure to contend behind Courtney Moses in middle distance races, Jenna Norris in distance events, and field events standout Christina Carter in the shot put and discus.

Copyright © 2008 - Chronicle-Tribune

New family members

We have a new family! Three little birds have hatched in our back yard. We think they are Starlings. Isn't God's creation great?

The Athletic Boys

Jossy doing her part

Jossy doing her part - top

Miah clears! Pole vault

Jossy at Brookhaven Performance

Jossy's 6th grade class graduates after their final musical

Musical at Church - Jossy

More images of musical.

CIC - Grant Four at Oak Hill

Jon - 110 hurdles - GRANT FOUR - 16.1 (against 20 mph wind) - first place!

Dungy book signing at IWU

Tony with Rick at IWU Convocation event

Image

Jon at Mississinawa track meet

Jon - track

300 Hurdles - 1st place!

Jon - 300 hurdles. Came in first.

Jon - first in 110 Hurdles - 15.3 seconds

Jon ran 110 hurdles at Mississinawa track meet

Brush fire and God's greatness

It only takes a spark to get a fire going! This brush fire burned today near our home reminding me of what a small spark of God's love can do for those around us.

Jon sets Eastbrook High School record!

Jon comes in 2nd in 300 M hurdles. Also Jon set an Eastbrook High School meet record in the 110 high hurdles - 14.8 seconds. Record has been held for 20 years by the son of the Athletic Director - Dave Martz (son).

Elwood Track meet results

On another note....
Jon came in 2nd in 300 meter hurdles
- 43.5 seconds

Jon came in 1st and Jeremiah came in 3rd

Jeremiah at Elwood track meet- 110 hurdles race at Elwood meet. Oakhill men won meet while Eastbrook came in 2nd.

Eastbrook Boys: record on hurdles shuttle race

Jeremiah at track meet

Jon on lane one

Jon on on at SOUTHWOOD RELAYS track meet - 4.11.08

jon and jeremiah at state track meet

the boys at state track

jon is headed for the Marines this summer

jon - what a mug

jossy prepping for the climb

jossy at iwu - rock climbing

Jossy climbing the wall at IWU

Jon recieves 3rd in Pole Vault - 14'

Jon receiving pole vault award at State

IN MEMORY OF GLENN CARDER

Glenn Carder
Born: July 20, 1962
Died: January 28, 2007
Services: Funeral Services will be at 12noon Friday, February 2, 2006.
Service Location: Allore Chapel - Martenson Family of Funeral Homes
Visitation: Friends may call from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2007.
Visitation Location: The Allore Chpl-Martenson Family Of Funeral Homes

Obituary: Glenn is survived by his parents Oval & Hilda Carder. He is also survived by 6 brothers; Steven (Marilyn) Carder, Robert (Michelle) Carder, James (Linda) Carder, Thomas (Cynthia) Carder, Rick (Cindy) Carder, Mike (Antoinette) Carder and one sister Robin (Richard) Schmidt.
Cemetery Location: Roselawn Memorial Park (Map)
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God Gave Us This Moment!

What a gift to us -- God has provided us with this moment!

HERE ARE FAMILY IMAGES

Bob and Glen

Steve's Family (left) / Jim's Family (right)

Tom and Cynthia

Robin's family

Rick's Family

Mike's Family

50 YEARS - WHAT A CELEBRATION!!!

Here are a few images from the 50 Year Anniverary of Oval and Hilda Carder

Married on December 20, 1956!

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times!" Robert commented as the celebration began. Many positive comments of gratitude and celebration were shared by all in attendance. What a grand celebration!
Every one of the children were present to share this surprise anniversary.

Robin, our only sister and Mike our youngest brother planned the grand surprise event.

Their efforts were greatly appreciated as they schemed to keep this a secret from Mom and Dad as well as getting them to the banquet hall without giving anything away!

SURPRISE!!!

Check out other posts for more images!

Mom and her siblings!

Mom and her brother and sister on each side.
Cindi and I went there a year ago.
Man on the far left is a neighborhood friend.

Our prayers to the Canupp family

William Canupp (July 1, 1930 - February 2, 2006) Sign Guest Book Send Private Condolences

William “Bill” D. Canupp July 1, 1930-February 2, 2006
William “Wild Bill” Canupp, age 75, of Bellview, Florida and LaSalle, Michigan died at his home in Bellview on Thursday, February 2, 2006. He had been in declining health. Friends may call from 12-8pm, Monday, February 6, 2006 at the Monroe location of Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday at 11:00am with a friend of the family Bobby Mack officiating. Burial will follow in LaSalle Township Cemetery. Graveside services will be under the Auspices of Monroe VFW Post 1138. He was born July 1, 1930 in Athens, Tennessee the son of Amos David and Elizabeth (Hafley) Canupp. He married Edith L. Rodgers on May 1, 1949 in Dalton, Georgia. Bill was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and had been stationed in the South Pacific during the testing of the atomic bomb. He was a truck driver for more than thirty years, and had hauled steel for Highway Express for many years from Detroit to Cleveland. He is survived by his wife: Edith; three sons: David (Bonnie) of Monroe, Darrell (Theresa) of Ida, and Kenneth (Mona) of Belleville; two daughters: Dianna Canupp and Lisa (Steve) Cilley both of Monroe; two sisters: Alice Martin of Camden, TN and Iva (Jimmy) Shell of Athens, TN; seven grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a half brother and sister-in-law Jim (Vernnie) Yates; and a brother-in-law Glen Martin. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Monroe or Mercy Memorial Hospice.

The Actors of the Family!

Just think, many years ago, our family came to faith
and the debut of many programs that followed!

Growing Up Churched

This church has many wonderful memories of faith
and work - remember all that hard work?

Great Grandparents

Remember when g. granddad grew the beard?
He looked like Coronal Sanders of KFC? This is mom's grandparents!

Mom is the one to the far right!

Queen

Queen of the dynasty!

Image of Dad

Pappa Carder!

From Bob: This is our cousin.

Rebeccah, Cheryl, Michelle, Angela, Danielle, Brittany

This is Aunt Harriette's daughter.

COMMON FOLK

The pride of common folk is profound! Growing up in a small home with seven other siblings and sharing one bathroom had its challenges, especially in the mornings. Our family were pretty plain people. We were the common folk in those days. We shared everything - some more than others. I remember the hand-me-down clothes. Fortunately for me, by the time I got them (being 2nd from the youngest) the style of clothes was on a come-back. Growing up with limited means had its challenges but as I reflect upon this I can take pride in being common folk.

I am sure that as simblings we each have different experiences and stories. Not all of our experiences were positive. Our parents worked hard and did the best they could. As I reflect upon my father and mother's influence in my life I am thankful for their sacrifice in providing us with what we needed. Their influence is a part of my life today. While just the other day I caught myself thinking, "I sound just like dad!"

Remembering and valuing my growing up days is a celebrated activity. I am so thankful for the value I learned about sharing. I am thankful for the value of my faith, instilled by my parents and church. I am thankful for the fun I had. I am thankful for the soul-mending experiences God has given me. Life is enriched because of what I now know and what I experienced as a child.

Respond to this article but also reflect upon one experience that you recall from childhood that contributed to a value you hold today.

The 2nd youngest!