Blair and Deborah (Haffner)
Brown met because of Manchester College. Even though they are both Manchester
graduates, they did not meet while in school; rather, they met at a Manchester
alumni event years later. Neither had attended a Manchester alumni event prior
to 1983; however, they both opted to attend this event for varying reasons. By
happenstance, they were seated next to one another. Both were single, working
professionals.
Blair was a Decatur attorney while Deborah was a
Bluffton-Harrison elementary teacher. Fast forward to 2018, they celebrated
their 34th anniversary.
Because they value education, they are establishing this
fund to provide mini-grants for public school activities and Adams County.