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NEWS IN BRIEF 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: • a resolution of appropriations; • a Head Start in-kind waiver; and • an 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.
Redevelopment commission to meet GARRETT — The Garrett Redevelopment Commission will meet in regular session today at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
February 2013 Garrett-Keyser-Butler Superintendent Dennis Stockdale was featured in Education Week, a national publication, for the school’s 1:1 technology initiative. He was credited for finding a way for nearly 1,900 students in the district to have either and iPad or computer and for making wireless access available in students’ homes and after school hours in the community. The seventh-grade basketball team captured the Tri-County Athletic Conference tournament defeating Fremont in the championship game. Players included Jacob Bevis, Cole Kelham, Juan Arambula, Micah Malcolm, Andrew Wertman, Hayden Greene, Carter Back, Cameron Smith and Dillon McCann, and coach Sam
Malcolm. Garrett senior Hayden Lee advanced to the state finals at 106 pounds by defeating Ben Cauffman of Carroll in a technical fall. St. Joseph School teacher Beth Novy was presented the Light of Learning award by the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese. Novy has taught third grade at the school for 25 years. The third annual Father-Daughter Dance was held at J.E. Ober Elementary School. Fourth-grader Madison Greene and her escort Joe Woenker were named royalty following a dance-off. Longtime Garrett businessman William “Bill” Ort died at the age
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Paula Bateman, second from right, and her granddaughter Whitney Evans stand with Scott Bishop and Aaron Smith during a re-dedication program for the Paul Bateman Gym in February.
Goodnight Garrett planned Feb. 1 Annual literacy event at Garrett Public Library
JAM Center offering January specials
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.
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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.
Women’s financial program planned
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City sees changes in 2013
GHS to host business round table
GARRETT — The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center in Garrett is offering January Jubilee specials starting today. A free trial week is offered for all classes and the entire facility through Saturday for any non-member. The $30 enrollment fee will be waived for all new members signing up in January. Post a photo of yourself at the JAM Center Facebook or Twitter and tag you were at the JAM Center to be entered into a drawing for a choice of three free yoga classes or a JAM T-shirt. All new memberships will be entered into a drawing for a $100 JAM gift certificate. College memberships will now be offered for full-time students up to age 23 years for $18 monthly or $180 per year. New monthly memberships will be entered int o a drawing for a private volleyball party. For more information phone 357-1917 or stop by the center at 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett.
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Sue Carpenter
Miller’s Health Systems CEO Patrick Boyle, right, serves a catered meal to Amy Thrush, and other employee at the Garrett Miller’s Merry Manor in celebration of the facility’s deficiency-free survey.
Miller’s celebrates deficiency-free rating Corporate leaders serve catered meal to staff members By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — Corporate leaders from Miller’s Heath Systems Inc. served up a catered meal for the Garrett staff last week to celebrate their 2013 deficiency-free Indiana Department of Health survey. A team from the state visited the local campus last month and inspected various areas of care to determine the perfect score. Garrett administrator Pat Ort thanked her management team and staff for helping achieve the rating for the fifth time in six years. “This celebration is to you for a job well done in taking care of our residents,” Ort said. “The survey
process is there for a reason — and most of the time it’s a pretty good reason, although it is sometimes very nerve-wracking.” She also credited her experienced staff for helping newer employees understand the process. “All of your came through fantastically — because for you it is a practice. Everything you do here is done from the team concept — and our team is a fantastic team,” she added. “I am very proud of each and every one of you, but most important, you should be proud of yourselves,” Ort told the staff. “It took a lot of work, a lot of caring and a lot of compassion — I am proud you are on our team, and I am proud to be on yours.” She introduced Patrick Boyle, president and CEO of Miller’s Health Systems based in Warsaw. He commended the Garrett staff for its deficiency-free rating and its longtime employees, some who have worked in the healthcare field for 30 to 40 years.
“They believe in what they do,” said Boyle “As an employee-owned company, we try to set examples to make sure we are doing things the right way. This isn’t an easy job that you have (as opposed to other professions). But we like to think is that we continue to work as hard as we can to make a difference for those we serve. “Those are some of our core values and what we stand for.” He praised the Garrett facility for its work in the community through its fundraisers for school projects, the Christmas bureau and other local charities. “That’s what it’s all about. You guys give your time, and your talent and your treasure to the community,” said Boyle. “You have a lot of competition in the area, but no one has the record of quality care and giving back to the community.” He asked everyone to look across the table to thank fellow team members and praised Ort for her leadership.
JAM Center plans winter gala GARRETT — The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center is hosting its annual Winter Gala fundraiser Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6-9 p.m. at the center, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett. Garrett business owners and avid JAM Family supporters Cary and Dr. Sarah Ragan will serve as chairs for the event. This year’s gala will feature a 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. The evening will feature the
center’s family-centered spirit and the importance of the JAM Family to the community and how the center also benefits from the support of those who belong to that family. “Your support is essential to our future,” said executive director Cheryl Karr. “We have announced many successes here at the JAM Center this past year, but we need your continued support to keep the momentum going.” The JAM Center is committed to making a difference for everyone they touch by delivering hope, direction, empowerment and support bundled in a healthy mix
of wellness, education and fun. Tickets to the event are $30 per person. A new offering for the event this year will be the premier Friends of JAM tickets at a cost of $300 per couple. Exclusive benefits include special seating at the best table in the house, upgraded dessert, a goodie bag, wine or champagne, a personal server, plus more special treatment to be determined by the ticket purchasers. To become a gala supporter through sponsorship, ticket purchases or auction items, contact Beth McCord at 357-1917.
GARRETT — The Garrett Public Library, 107 W. Houston St., will host its annual Goodnight Garrett celebration of family literacy Saturday, Feb. 1 from 5-7 p.m. Throughout the evening, various community groups will host activities for youth in preschool through fourth grade. Some of the events already planned include a live magic show by Jim Barron, storybook characters roaming the library, craft stations, a therapy dog to listen to young readers, free books and refreshments. A responsible adult should accompany any child attending the event, and it is not necessary for families to stay for the entire event. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their pajamas. For more information on Goodnight Garrett! contact children’s librarian Becky Simmons at 357-5485.
Red Cross plans local blood drives The Red Cross will provide these blood donation opportunities in DeKalb County: • Thursday, Jan. 2, from 26 p.m. at Dayspring Church, 2305 N. Indiana Ave., Auburn; • Tuesday, Jan. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1203 E. Seventh St., Auburn; • Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 1-5:30 p.m. at the American Legion post, 515 W. Fifth Ave., Garrett, where donors may enjoy Girl Scout cookies in the refreshment area; and People who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent in Indiana), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements. A blood donor card, driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.