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Sports, school highlight past year Looking back at 2013 MARCH 2013 Matthew Holbrook. a sophomore at Garrett High School, was presented the Royal Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement. He is one of only 76 young men from Indiana to have earned the honor since 1962. He is the son of Joseph and Carmen Holbrook of LaOtto and is a member of Outpost

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174 at Soul’s Harbor Assembly of God in Auburn. The goal of the group is to mentor boys to become godly young men and lifelong servant leaders. Two new department heads were announced at the March 5 meeting of the Garrett Board of Works. Dave VanDerbosch was named as electric utility superintendent and Eric Mossberger as streets and parks department superintendent. Andrew Yeager was installed as pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in mid-March. A native of Baltimore, he and his wife, Heather are the parents of a one-year-old son, Andrew II. Garrett senior and multi-sport athlete Brandon Porter signed a letter

of intent to play baseball at the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne. He also played basketball and earned team MVP honors in football for the Railroaders rushing for nearly 800 yards and 10 TDs. A week-long invention and creative summer day camp would be added for children entering grades 1-6 for any DeKalb County student. J.E. Ober Elementary School is sponsoring the program featuring science, technology, engineering and mathematics. More than 110 dresses were donated for a prom dress exchange at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center. Looking back, Page 5

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The Garrett Public Library board voted to expand the 100-year-old facility by 6,500-squarefeet at a cost of $1.5 million in March 2013.

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AUBURN — The DeKalb County Health Department will offer flu vaccine for children and adults on Jan. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Children age six months through 18 years are eligible for the free vaccine if they have Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise, no insurance, insurance that does not pay for vaccine or are an Alaskan Native or an American Indian. On the same date and times flu vaccine will be offered to adults by appointment only. The cost for the adult flu vaccine is $11 per shot. The eligibility requirements listed for children do not apply for the adult vaccine. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the health department at 925-2220.

GHS to host business roundtable today GARRETT — Garrett High School will be hosting a round table discussion from noon to 3 p.m. with local business leaders on Monday, Jan. 6, as part of the school’s professional development. A variety of businesses are being invited to come together and discuss today’s job market needs. School representatives will be sharing with them the efforts being made in the schools to help make Garrett High School students better prepared for a future, hopefully in DeKalb, or the surrounding counties.

School board to meet Wednesday GARRETT — The GarrettKeyser-Butler school board will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Alan C. Middleton Administration Center. Agenda items include election of officers for 2014, and recommendations to approve: • Resolution of appropriations; • Head Start in-kind waiver; and • Addendum to real estate lease to implement renewal for Head Start. A board of finance meeting will immediately follow the board meeting, followed by a work session.

United Way plans annual meeting AUBURN — The United Way of DeKalb County, Inc. will hold its annual meeting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, in the conference room of the United Way office, 208 S. Jackson St., Auburn. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP at 927-0995.

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Brothers Graydon Clingan, 9, Riley Clingan, 7, and Reece Clingan, 10, work at clearing a sidewalk in front of their home at the corner of Cowen Street and Second Avenue Saturday morning in preparation for Sunday’s major snowfall.

By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — Gina’s Clothes Closet in Garrett, an outreach ministry of the First Church of Christ, is open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the corner of Keyser and Randolph streets in Garrett. The closet provides clothing and personal items for those in need at no charge. Patrons are asked to fill out a basic contact information sheet with sizes and ages of needs in a household. Income and other questions are not asked. Patrons can visit once a month by entering the door on East Keyser Street. Gina Walker saw the need for a clothing ministry a few years ago and found herself in charge of it. “I guess I spoke up,” she said. Clothes closet, Page 4

4-H air rifle sign-up rescheduled Thursday AUBURN — The DeKalb County 4-H Shooting Sports has rescheduled its 2014 4-H Air Rifle Sign-up meeting for Thursday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall on the fairgrounds in Auburn. The program is open to any youth in grades 4-12 during the 2013-2014 school year. Parents/guardians are asked to attend this meeting in order to have a better understanding of the requirements of this program, and to sign permission forms.

The cost for the program is $35 for beginners and $30 for advanced, which includes the use of equipment, lesson materials, and insurance. Certified air rifle instructors will be on hand to explain the program and answer any questions. Gun safety skills and individual shooting skills are the focus of the air rifle program, which is taught in a very controlled situation. Completion of first year air rifle or air pistol ( program held in the

fall only) is a requirement for both .22 rifle and muzzle loading, which is offered in the summer. Shotgun requires two years of air rifle and/ or air pistol. If a child needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, parents may discuss it with the instructors on sign-up night. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For further information, contact the DeKalb County Extension

Office at 925-2562 and attend the sign-up meeting on Thursday. County-wide 4-H meetings are canceled on any day that DeKalb Central, Eastside or Garrett school corporations close due to bad weather. The only exception is for fog, which burns off during the day. In case of cancellation watch WANE TV or listen to WOWO, B-93 radio stations for weather-related announcements.

DeKalb Health kicks 50th celebration BY KATHRYN BASSETT kbassett@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — Fifty years after the opening its doors, staff and supporters of DeKalb Health hospital gathered Thursday to kick off a celebration of a half-century of service to the community. Fred Price, DeKalb Health’s chief executive officer, said that while celebrating its 50th anniversary, the hospital also will “leapfrog” into the next 50 years. “This is not just about today,” Price told those who had assembled in the hospital’s south lobby. “We’re going to take this entire year to celebrate the 50th year.” Dubbed the “Miracle of Indiana” because of the immense community support that made its creation possible, DeKalb Memorial Hospital opened its doors on Jan. 2, 1964. Over the 50 years since, it’s seen many accomplishments, milestones and growth, including the creation of its DeKalb Health corporate identity in 2011. It has undergone several additions and expansions, including the opening of Emergency Medical Services in 1975; the completion

of the Medical Arts Center East three-story wing in 1992; the Surgical Center in 2008; and new facilities for ICU, Emergency, Imaging, Laboratory and Respiratory which opened in 2011. Today, DeKalb Health employs nearly 600 people and brings an annual financial impact of more than $39 million to DeKalb County and northeast Indiana. “It is incredible to experience the broad support that exists for DeKalb Health among this community, and especially in maintaining its status as an independent entity with local decision-making and focus,” said Price. “As we reach our 50th anniversary, we want to celebrate our rich heritage and all the things that make this organization in northeast Indiana exceptional, including our passionate, engaged medical staff committed to providing patient-centric care.” DeKalb Health has invested more than $75 million in capital expenditures since its opening. The hospital saw more than 91,000 visits in 2013 and provided more DeKalb Health, Page 5

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DeKalb Health hospital in Auburn kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations Thursday with a gathering in the hospital’s south lobby. From left are DeKalb Health Board of Directors chairman Robert Menzie, DeKalb Health Foundation director Anna Nixon and DeKalb Health CEO Fred Price.

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LOCAL NEWS Live music at Legion Friday GARRETT — Guitarist Rod Bowers will provide music at the Garrett American Legion Post 178 Friday from 8-11 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Legion is located at 515 W. Fifth Ave. Visit garrettamericanlegion.com for more information.

Women’s financial program planned AUBURN — The Women’s Leadership Council of the United Way of DeKalb County will present a Financial Intelligence for Women program on Thursday, Jan. 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the DeKalb Health Medical Office Building. Stacy Hefty, president of Hefty Wealth Partners, Inc. of Auburn will lead the discussion, “The Power of a Plan.” RSVP to michele@ unitedwaydekalb.org or phone 927-0995 by Thursday, Jan. 9. The meeting will be held in the hospital’s third floor conference room, A-B-C, at 1314 E. 7th St., Auburn.

City meetings planned Tuesday GARRETT — Two city meetings will be held Tuesday in City Hall. The Common Council will meet at 7 p.m. Agenda items include resolution appropriation transfers. The Board of Works will meet at 5:30 p.m.

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Plea agreement falls apart in meth dealing case By Bob Braley bbraley@kpcmedia.com ALBION — An Auburn man decided not to follow through with his plea agreement in a methamphetamine-dealing case in Noble Superior Court I Friday. Jerid L. Becker, 32, of the 2400 block of C.R. 50, Auburn, decided Friday not to plead guilty to two counts of dealing meth, a Class A felony. He allegedly dealt meth on two occasions in Kendallville in 2012. The case was set for a jury trial June 24-25. The date would be after the one-year mark from Becker’s March 6, 2013, arrest that Noble County’s

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Court records said Becker’s plea was filed Sept. 24, 2013. On Dec. 4, 2013, he was denied permission to serve his sentence on Noble County’s electronically monitored home detention program. A Class A felony carries a sentence of 20-50 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Becker allegedly dealt meth within 1,000 feet of a youth program center in the 300 block of South Main Street, Kendallville, on Jan. 18, 2012, and within 1,000 feet of school property in the 400 block of Freeman Street, Kendallville, on March 2, 2012.

He must pay court costs and his driving license was suspended for 90 days. AUBURN — Six people • Richard Bollenbacher were sentenced for offenses of Northside Trailer Park, during hearings in DeKalb Butler, was sentenced to Superior Court I last week. one year of incarceration, In hearings Monday, all suspended except 90 Senior Judge Walter Palmer days, for possession of a imposed these sentences: legend drug or precursor, a • John High of the 200 Class A misdemeanor. The block of South Street, sentence may be served on Corunna, was sentenced to community corrections if he 90 days in jail, all suspended qualifies. He received one except 20 days, for operating year of probation and was a vehicle while intoxicated, fined $1. He must pay court a Class A misdemeanor. costs. He received one year of In hearings Thursday, probation and was fined Judge Kevin Wallace $500. He must pay court imposed these sentences: costs and his driving license • Brandon Shirk of was suspended for 90 days. Garrett was fined $1,000 • Jose Luis Lopez-Aland must pay court costs for berto of the 2500 block of criminal mischief, a Class South Wayne Avenue, Fort A misdemeanor. The fine Wayne, was sentenced to will be suspended if he pays four days in jail and fined $1 $380 in restitution. Shirk for driving while suspended, also was sentenced to two a Class A misdemeanor. days in jail, with credit for

time served, for conversion, a Class A misdemeanor. He was fined $1 and must pay court costs. • Tara Barrington of the 400 block of South Broadway, Butler, was sentenced to four years of incarceration, all suspended except nine months, for possession of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a family housing complex. The sentenced has been served in jail and at Serenity House. She received 39 months of probation and was fined $1. She must pay court costs. • Tyson McIlvain of the 100 block of West 10th Street, Auburn, was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in jail, all suspended except 180 days, for domestic battery in the presence of a child, a Class D felony. He received one year of probation and was fined $1. He must pay court costs.

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Jessica Carboni of Auburn and Keith Yingling of Garrett plan to marry Aug. 2 at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Randal and Judy Carboni of Auburn. She is a graduate of DeKalb High School and is employed at Goodwill Industries. Her fiance is the son of Kenneth and Alice Yingling of Garrett. He is a graduate of Ball State University and is employed at VOSS.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday

Wednesday

DeKalb County Council, Commissioners Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, 8:30 a.m. Weigh to Go, First Baptist Church, Garrett, 10 a.m. 357-5309 Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Office, Auburn, 12 noon. TRIM (Try Removing Inches Monthly) weigh-in, Alliance Industries, 901 E. Quincy St., Garrett, 5 -6 p.m., meeting follows. Phone 357-3617 for information GHS Choir Boosters, High School Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Altona Town Board, 6 p.m. Garrett American Legion 178 Ladies Auxiliary, 515 W. Fifth Ave., 6:30 p.m.

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POLICE NEWS Police arrest 12 AUBURN — Local police arrested 12 people since Dec. 30, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Seth A. Sponhower, 40, of the 200 block of South Ijams Street, Garrett, was arrested at 6:05 p.m. Dec. 30 by Garrett police on a warrant charging him with failure to appear for court. He was being held without bond. Kevin Galligher, 27, of the 5800 block of C.R. 427, Auburn, was arrested at 8:22 p.m. Dec. 30 by DeKalb County police on a warrant charging him with failure to report to jail. He was being held without bond. Derek R. Fleckenstein,

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rules normally require, but he waived the time limit and agreed to the trial date Friday. A final pretrial conference in the case was set for May 20. Becker’s plea agreement Becker called for him to serve 20 years in prison for the two offenses. Since he has a prior felony conviction, he must serve at least 20 years of some form of incarceration if he is convicted of a Class A felony.

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35, of the 400 block of South Walsh Street, Garrett, was arrested at 5:57 a.m. Tuesday by Auburn police on charges of battery resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor and criminal mischief, a Class B misdemeanor. He was being held without bond. William Nicholas, 49, of the 500 block of Meadows Lane, Waterloo, was arrested Thursday at 12:40 a.m. by the Waterloo Marshal’s Department on charge of dealing in methamphetamine, a Class B felony. Brandon D. Shirk, 21, of the 900 block of 901 Baer Pass, Garrett, was arrested Thursday at 10:10 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department for an alleged probation violation. Ronald W. Gordon Jr., 23, of the 200 block of West Cherry Street, Butler, was arrested Thursday at 2:12 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging him with child molesting, a Class A felony. Megan D. Watts, 21, of Ashley was arrested Thursday at 3:11 p.m. by the Ashley Police Department on charges of battery, a Class B misdemeanor, and battery resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor.

Donald Shannon, 31, of the 600 block of East Union Street, Waterloo, was arrested Thursday at 9:59 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the Class A and Class C misdemeanor levels. Robert Wietecha, 29, of the 10400 block of West 300S, LaGrange, was arrested Friday at 11:58 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department for an alleged probation violation. Clint Renfrow, 56, of the 300 block of Walnut Street, Butler, was arrested Friday at 7:25 p.m. by the Butler Police Department on a charge of battery, a Class A misdemeanor. Mark Fritz, 49, of the 300 block of Walnut Street, Butler, was arrested Friday at 7:45 p.m. by the Butler Police Department on charges of invasion of privacy and interfering with reporting of a crime, Class A misdemeanors. Joseph Ruiz, 35, of the 3800 block of C.R. 39, Auburn, was arrested Saturday at 1:03 a.m. by the Auburn Police Department on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the Class A and Class C misdemeanor levels.

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Thursday DeKalb County Drainage Board, Commissioners Court, Courthouse, Auburn, 8:30 a.m. Model Train Club, Heritage Park Museum basement, 7 p.m. Garrett Historical Society, Heritage Park Museum, 7:00 p.m. L.O.O.M. No. 566 Auburn, lodge hall, 8:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Joseph basement, 8:30 p.m.

Friday DeKalb Council on Pregnancy, First Church of Christ, noon - 4 p.m.

Three people injured in Saturday rollover crash AUBURN — Three people suffered injuries in a rollover crash Saturday northwest of Auburn, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department reported. A front-seat passenger who was ejected from the vehicle suffered the most serious injuries. Joseph E. Sharpe, 42, of Avilla had a fractured scapula, lacerated spleen, nose fracture, four fractured ribs and possible ankle fracture The vehicle’s driver, Lindsay N. Ransbottom, 22, of the 500 block of East King Street, Garrett, reported neck and back pain after the crash. A rear-seat passenger identified as K. Wells, a juvenile, complained of hip pain. DeKalb County EMS took all three vehilce occupants to Parkview Regional Medical Center at

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Fort Wayne for treatment. The crash occurred at 3:30 p.m. in the 3800 block of C.R. 19. Police said Ransbottom was driving a 2000 Dodge Durango southbound and for unknown reasons lost control. The vehicle traveled across the roadway and entered the east ditch. It rolled three times, coming to rest 180 feet from the point where it entered the ditch. Sharpe was ejected and landed approximately 25 feet from where the vehicle came to rest in a field. Police believe he was not wearing his seatbelt. Ransbottom and Wells were wearing their seatbelts. Indiana State Police, Auburn Police, Garrett Police, the Auburn Fire Department and DeKalb EMS assisted county police at the scene.

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Shots for Tots/Matthew 25 Immunization Clinic, DeKalb Co. Health Dept., 220 W. 7th. St., Auburn, 1:30-5 p.m. Alzheimer Family Support Group, Heimach Center, Auburn, 2 p.m. Garrett VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1892, 118 North Cowen, 6 p.m., transfers welcome Widows and Widowers Support Group, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m. Garrett Eagles 1357 Ladies Auxiliary, 220 S. Randolph St., 7:30 p.m.

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Dustin Sewellin of Garrett does some angling at Ocker Park pond Saturday morning through about four inches of ice. He said he had caught two small bluegill “big enough for fish bait” so far that morning.

GARRETT HIGH SCHOOL ICE SPOTLIGHT

My name is Adrianne Miller and I work at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Auburn. I decided to complete the ICE program to get more experience in the work field and to save up money for college. I am a cashier and work at a front register or drive-thru most of the time.

I help out with the buffet and help customers when needed. My favorite part about ICE is that I get to leave school early and go to work. I really enjoy only having two classes a day. I have learned a lot about customer service this year through my ICE position. What to do and how to solve problems when necessary is a major topic we have covered this year in ICE. There are many quality traits that I have seen in my mentor, one that I really like is that they treat everyone equally no matter what. I would recommend ICE to other students if they are looking for something to do during the school year. It’s a great way to make money throughout the year and you get to leave school early. Thank you to all of my

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Garrett High School student Adrianne Miller works at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Auburn through the school’s ICE program. customers and coworkers at KFC and Garrett High School for participating in the ICE program.

GARRETT PUBLIC LIBRARY LINKS Card making class set Thursday Patrons can make four greeting cards to take home Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. All supplies will be provided and there is no cost to attend. Space is limited. Call the library at 357-5485 to make a reservation.

Paws to Read coming Jan. 11 The library therapy dogs, Skylar and Dolly, will visit the library Saturday, Jan. 11, from 2-4 p.m. Reserva-

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tions to read with the dogs are being accepted.

Zumba Gold offered Jan. 23 Norma Leon will lead a Zumba Gold session at the library Thursday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. The Zumba Gold program is a low intensity dance workout. Space is limited. Please call or stop by the library to register.

Family movie night set Jan. 30 The new Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters will be

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shown on the big screen Thursday, Jan. 30, from 6-8 p.m. The movie is rated PG. Anyone is welcome to attend. Popcorn will be provided. Patrons should bring their own beverages.

Goodnight Garrett set for Feb. 1 Goodnight Garrett is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 1. Children can come to the libraries dressed in their pajamas to enjoy crafts, games, snacks, face painting, a magician, storytellers and fun.

AUBURN — Therese J. Davis, 86, beloved and devoted wife of former Mayor of Garrett, Charles D. Davis, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014. They had been married 60 years. She is survived by sons, Daniel (Susan) and Christopher (Laura) and daughter Loretta Cwalinski (Tim). Also surviving are five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. There will be a celebration of life memorial at Garrett Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Franklin St., Garrett, Ind., on Saturday January 11, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Martin’s Clinic, Garrett, Ind. Feller and Clark Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.

Karen L Brown WATERLOO — Karen L. (Arnold) Brown, 68, of Waterloo died Saturday Jan. 4, 2014 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, Waterloo, with Rev Ken Herb officiating. Burial will be in Waterloo Cemetery. Calling is Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lakewood Park to offer GriefShare AUBURN — Lakewood Park Baptist Church, 5555 C.R. 29, will provide a 13-week program on grief beginning Jan. 16. GriefShare is a video-based series with leading authors, counselors, speakers and pastors with years of experience in grief recovery, such as Dr. Larry Crabb, Joni Eareckson Tada and Zig Ziglar. Each session includes a video seminar and group discussion. The program is designed to help those who are grieving. The session will meet Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church. Participants do not have to make it to every meeting. Each session is a stand-alone discussion. The fee is $20 to cover the cost of materials. To enroll or find out more information, contact 925-2006, or visit lakewoodpark.org.

Memorials are to the Butler Eagles Auxiliary.

Regenna Dorton GARRETT — Regenna Ann Dorton, 50, of Garrett, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Wesley Healthcare in Auburn. Calling will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at Thomas Funeral Home in Garrett. Services will follow at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 with Brother Bud Owen officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Cedar Creek Cemetery, Garrett. Memorials are to the family to assist with expenses.

L. David Mynhier LIGONIER — L. David Mynhier, 46, of Ligonier died on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014. Visitation will be today, Jan. 6 from 4-7:00 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Services will be Tuesday, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Wade Sturdivant officiating. Burial will be in East Springfield Cemetery in LaGrange County. Memorials are to American Cancer Society.

Cristopher Castetter MILLERSBURG — Cristopher Castetter, 29, of Millersburg, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014.

Services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at Topeka United Methodist Church with Rev Jeremiah Olson officiating. Burial will be in Eden Cemetery in Topeka. Calling will be Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Yeager Funeral Home, Ligonier and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are to National Adrenal Diseases Foundation- 505 Northern Boulevard; Great Neck, NY 11021.

Kenneth Thierjung SPENCERVILLE — Kenneth F. Thierjung, 74, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 at Ashton Creek Health & Rehab Center in Fort Wayne. A gathering of friends and family will be held Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home in Spencerville.

OBITUARY POLICY The Garrett Clipper does not charge for death notices that include notice of calling hours, date and time of funeral and burial, and memorial information. An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biographical information and a photo, is available for a charge. Contact editor Sue Carpenter for more information at: scarpenter@ kpcmedia.com.

Health department offering flu vaccine AUBURN — The DeKalb County Health Department will offer flu vaccine for children and adults on Jan. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. by appointment only. Children age six months through 18 years are eligible for the free vaccine if they have Medicaid/Hoosier Healthwise, no insurance, insurance that does not pay for vaccine or are an Alaskan Native or an American

Indian. On the same date and times flu vaccine will be offered to adults by appointment only. The cost for the adult flu vaccine is $11 per shot. The eligibility requirements listed for children do not apply for the adult vaccine. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the health department at 925-2220.

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ANNUAL WINTER GALA FUNDRAISER Saturday, Feb. 8, 6-9 p.m. 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett Featuring silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres, live music and dinner prepared by Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano. Auctioneer Jama Smith of National Beneﬁt Auctions will lead the live auction. Tickets $30 per person or Friends of JAM tickets at a cost of $300 per couple. (exclusive beneﬁts include special seating, upgraded dessert, goodie bag, wine or champagne, a personal server and more) For sponsorship, ticket purchases or auction information contact Beth McCord at 357-1917.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY January 7 Ted Custer Kady Hahn Alex Joyce Harris Anella Harmeyer Allan F. Lemish Julie Ann Withrow Robert Gravelee Donald Nelson Kenneth Flora Rex Allen Carper Mrs. Ward Smith Katherine Johnson Keith Edwin Fee Mrs. Paul Miller John Behler Lucinda Hart Flannigan Melinda Hart Ardin Michael Wayne Friend Arilla Mae Lee Tammy Nierman Kleber Cuong Van Nguyen Kelly Anne Elliott Melissa Jon Fuentes Warren Berry

January 8 Maryann Petre Victoria Placencia Daniel Ross Fogt Matthew Peters Danielle Charles Paul Cutshall Derek Randall Conrad Dan Olson Leila Schulthess Larry O’Dell Kees Mervin W. Porter Dennis Lee Porter Jr. Cem Angela Porter Clara Ann Kohn Charlene Kaye Porter Jeffery Wilson Lois Wilson Mrs. William Harber John R. Wilson David Charles Poppele Richard Placencia

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Clothes closet from Page 1 ”God laid a need in my heart.” A clothing giveaway was held on a weekend in the church basement in the spring and again in the fall beginning two years ago. But after each event, all of the items were packed away until the next event. Walker stored many of the items at her place of work in Fort Wayne. When Corner Haven opened a coffee shop and gift store and youth ministry downtown in the former Ort’s Jewelry location, Brother Bud Owen wanted to use part of the building for the clothes closet. The new site opened in September where items are neatly arranged on hangers and displayed for selection. Some visitors swap outgrown items for other sizes when they stop by, according to Walker. Donations are accepted between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Items currently needed include boys and girls clothes size 6X to 18, junior clothing, scrubs, maternity clothing, new

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Sen. Kruse: New health care law requires consumer education State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) I read this column written by one of my colleagues in the Senate and thought it contained important information about navigating the Affordable Care Act and the new federal health-insurance exchange. I hope you find this information useful. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments by emailing s14@iga.in.gov or calling 800.382.9467 By State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) For many Americans, the federal Affordable Care Act remains a mystery. The new Healthcare.gov website appears to be improving, yet confusion regarding enrollment deadlines and provider options is widespread. Whether or not you like the idea of federal health care, it is important to be equipped with the facts to sufficiently plan for your family’s health care needs. Some Indiana residents may be feeling the impact as they sign up to buy health insurance through the online marketplace set up by the federal government. Enrollment began Oct. 1, 2013 and ends March 31, 2014. The federal government has made repeated attempts to apologize for the online marketplace’s substantial glitches, but the facts remain: certain Indiana residents must enroll online as soon as possible

to receive coverage in 2014 and avoid paying a penalty in 2015. You may have lingering questions and wonder if enrolling in the marketplace is the right decision for your health and finances. Who can enroll? The marketplace is mainly designed for those who do not receive health insurance through their jobs. In an effort to provide insurance coverage to more of these Americans, the health care law provides tax credits to certain income-eligible individuals who buy insurance from the marketplace. These tax credits are related to income, so people with less income receive larger subsidies. What are the costs? One of the most harmful taxes in Obamacare is the requirement that all businesses with at least 50 full-time employees must offer affordable health insurance or potentially pay a fine. The text of the law exempts employees who work less than 30 hours a week, leading some employers to cut their workers’ hours to avoid the penalty. For a business with 50 employees, the amount of the fine would be $40,000, and the penalty grows for each additional employee of the business. Unfortunately, while some consumers may financially benefit through tax credits, insurance through the federal market-

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place is subject to burdensome regulations, like limits on the premium discounts people can receive for maintaining good health. These regulations mean that many middle-class healthy Hoosiers will pay higher premiums than they do now – even if they buy insurance through the federal marketplace and receive tax credits to help cover costs. When it comes to individuals shopping on the exchange, the costs vary widely depending on these variables: income, age and where one lives. In general, lower-income individuals and people in poor health will be able to pay less out of pocket for insurance than it currently costs because of federal tax credits. Indiana residents should also note insurance companies are allowed to charge tobacco users up to 50 percent more than non-tobacco users, although the enforcement process is unknown. What are the options? For most people, there are four levels from which to choose. Few people will qualify for a $0 payment option. Bronze Plan: You pay 40 percent and the plan pays 60 percent. Silver Plan: You pay 30 percent and the plan pays 70 percent. Gold Plan: You pay 20 percent and the plan pays 80 percent. Platinum Plan: You pay 10 percent and the plan pays 90 percent. In addition, the deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums vary based on the plan selected and the state where an individual resides. For example, the

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out-of-pocket maximum for a bronze plan is $6,350 in Indiana, but the out-ofpocket maximum for a silver plan is also $6,350 in Tennessee. I strongly urge you to review the deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses by researching on www.healthcare.gov and selecting “Indiana.” After reviewing the federal health care law’s impacts more thoroughly, the limited options for Indiana residents stem from a lack of insurance providers. Since Indiana’s marketplace insurance carriers are limited to Anthem and MDwise, many residents new to the exchange may have to switch health care providers. Physician options, hospital locations and even medication costs are limited on the exchange. Again, I strongly urge you to be cautious of these details when selecting your new plan. Access to your preferred hospital or physician may still be available to you by applying for health insurance outside of the federal health insurance exchange, though tax credits are not offered for these plans. The benefits of keeping your preferred provider may outweigh the higher cost. Please check with a local health insurance agent for more information. If you are interested in seeing how the federal health care law can affect your family, visit the following web addresses: www.healthcare.gov (Federal health-care exchange), www.in.gov/ healthcarereform (Indiana’s guide to navigating the federal health-care law) or www.in.gov/fssa/HIP (Healthy Indiana Plan for eligible Hoosiers).

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Looking back from Page 1 Francis as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. J.E. Ober students from kindergarten through grade four displayed their skills at rope-jumping, tug-of-war, parachute routines dancing and other activities at the school’s annual gym show in the Paul Bateman Gym. Physical education instructor Doug Klopfenstein led drills for all ages. Each grade wore specific colors for the event to represent the Character Counts Six Pillars of Character. The Locomotive wrestling team captured the Allen County Athletic Conference and Tri County Athletic Conference championships — the first for both in the same year. Four wrestlers were individual champions in both conferences — Brayden Shearer, Anton Novy, Jaden Baker and Jordon Gunion. The team is coached by Nick Kraus, assisted by Zac McCray and Landon Moreau. No one from the public spoke at a public hearing on creating a GarrettKeyser Township fire territory. The territory would allow residents of Garrett and surrounding Keyser Township to share equally in paying for the Garrett Fire Department, boosting the department’s budget in the process. Garrett senior Drake Landes committed to play football at Manchester University in the fall. After two years off the field, Landes returned to football his senior year at the request of head coach Chris DePew. He was named Garrett’s offensive MVP with 41 receptions for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns. He also chalked-up six interceptions and made 31 tackles.

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Dottie Isham organized the activity. The First Church of Christ in Garrett announced it would open a preschool at the church in the fall. Little Footprints Learning Center would serve youth from age 3-to-5 years-old. Christine Simpson-Cook was named director of the preschool. Garrett senior Jacob DenHartigh selected Hope College in Holland, Michigan to play football in the fall with the Flying Dutchmen. Railroader coach Chris DePew praised the lineman’s strength and intelligence and athleticism at the signing. The Garrett Public Library Board began weighing funding options for a two-story, 6,500 squarefoot expansion of its current facility. The board gave its approval to a plan in February with an estimated cost of $1.5 million. Board members pondered whether to pursue a bond issue or to seek community donations for the project. Garrett High School’s Encore mixed show choir brought home two grand champion prizes in contests the same day — the first at the Carroll Classic including a caption award for choreography; the second at East Noble where they also earned a caption award for best tech crew. Group Dekko in Garrett contributed $5,000 to help purchase a new K-9 officer for the Garrett Police Department. Officer Kevin Peeper and K-9 officer Wrigley met with plant manager Michael Bulliel following completion of K-9 certification courses. Argentine archbishop Jorge Bergoglio, 76, became the first pope from the Americas elected to the post. He chose the name of St.

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Jan. 10 - Bluffton, home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 - Bellmont, at Decatur, 7:45 p.m. Jan. 25 - Southern Wells, at Poneto, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29 - Eastside, home, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 - Heritage, away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 - East Noble, home, 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 9 - Central Noble, home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 - Adams Central, at Monroe, 6 p.m. Jan. 15 - ACAC Tournament (tba) Jan. 24 - South Adams, home, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 - Southern Wells, at Poneto, 8 p.m. Jan. 31 - Bluffton, away, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 6 - East Noble, home, 7:45 p.m. Feb. 8 - Churubusco, away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 - Heritage, home, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 - DeKalb, home, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25 - Lakewood Park Christian, away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 - Manchester, away, 6:15 p.m.

Wrestling Jan. 9 - Bluffton, there, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 11 - ACAC Jan. 17 - Heritage, Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 - Garrett Invitational Jan. 22 - Columbia City, home, 6:30 p.m.