Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ashby celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary June 1 with a private celebration.

Ashby and the former Sharon Gardner were married June 1, 1968, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Camden.

He was a teacher for 35 years at Carroll High School and currently serves on the Carroll County Council. She was a full-time and substitute teacher.

The couple has two children, Shawn Ashby (wife: Rusty) of Camden and Stephanie Olsen (husband: Henry) of Iowa. They have four grandchildren.

Cards are welcome and may be sent to 1271W. 150N., Flora, IN 46929.