Tim Stiglich (center) retired this month after servicing 26 years on the Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Wabash County Board. Board members (from left) Jeremy Stackhouse, Julie Dyson, Danielle Miller, board founder Dave Mann, Mark Frantz and Beth Bruss congratulated Stiglich on his retirement on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch

For 26 years, Tim Stiglich has been “the backbone” of Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Wabash County Board, according to Julie Dyson, JANI area manager.

Now, Stiglich has decided to retire.

In November 1991, Stiglich took on a position at Ford Meter Box. Shortly after, Dave Mann, JANI Wabash County Board founding member, recruited him to the educational initiative.

Junior Achievement aims to provide youths practical economic education and learning experiences as well as offer community leaders the opportunity to teach, build relationship and increase student interest in business and economics, according to JANI officials.

Don “the Rabbit Man” Weaver (right) retired his title this December with plans to spend more time with his wife, Elda Mae. Weaver raised meat and show rabbits for 47 years and decided now that he’s 82-years-old, it’s a good time to retire from the trade. Photo by Emma Rausch

By Emma Rausch

Since 1970, Don Weaver of Wabash County has raised and sold rabbits for meat and show.

Located near Northfield High School, for 47 years, Weaver has created a name for himself as the “Rabbit Man.”

Now, he told The Paper of Wabash County, it’s finally time to retire the title.

Weaver initially entered the business because of his son, Ray.