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NEWS IN BRIEF Garrett lists Halloween events GARRETT — The Garrett Parks and Recreation Authority is sponsoring Halloween activities in Eastside Park on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m. A movie, “Hotel Transylvania” will be shown at dark. Bring chairs and dress for the weather. Trick-or-treat in Garrett will be Thursday, Oct. 31 in downtown from 4-5 p.m. and citywide from 5-7 p.m.
Parade of Lights planned Nov. 23 GARRETT — Garrett’s seventh annual Christmas Parade of Lights will be Saturday, Nov. 23 in downtown Garrett. Sponsored by the Garrett Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association, draft horse teams will pull decorated wagons from Warfield Street to downtown Garrett. Their expected arrival downtown will be at about 6 p.m. Downtown businesses including restaurants will be open during the event. The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with the parade of gentle giants and and beautiful floats and lights. The parade route follows East Warfield to Randolph Street through downtown, then east on King St. and south on Second Street. The event is a week earlier this year instead of the day after Thanksgiving to allow families to gather for the holiday.
Common council to hold special session GARRETT — The Garrett Common Council will meet in special session Tuesday at 7 p.m. in City Hall to consider wage and salary ordinances for: • Police and fire departments; • Elected officials; and • Appointed officers and city employees.
Cemetery lot owner meeting tonight AUBURN — The annual meeting of Cedar Creek Cemetery lot owners and board members will take place Monday at 7 p.m. at Altarstar Methodist Church, at the corner of C.R. 11-A and C.R. 68 south of Auburn. For more information, phone 553-0382 or 357-3017.
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Art museum to host Potters Fest GARRETT — Garrett Museum of Art will present a variety of work from local artists and craftsmen available for purchase during a Potters Fest and Gift Boutique that begins Friday and continues through Nov. 10. Featured products include fine pottery, glass work, paintings, jewelry and stained glass. The shopping hours will be
Fridays from 5-8 p.m., Saturdays from 4-7 p.m. and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The Garrett Museum of Art is at the corner of King and Randolph streets in downtown Garrett. Visit garrettmuseumofart.com for more information about Potters Fest.
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A variety of pottery decor and gift ideas will be on display starting Friday at the Garrett Museum of Art.
Board of Works hears department reports
PUMPKIN FEST CHARACTERS
G-K-B makes personnel changes GARRETT — The GarrettKeyser-Butler school board approved three personnel changes at its Oct. 14 meeting. • The resignations of Patrick Murphy as high school half year English instructor and Steven Weaver as high school production instructor; and • The hiring of Sam Sprunger as high school 1/2 year English instructor. The board will be meeting in executive session Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the central office to discuss personnel issues.
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Several students won prizes for their creative pumpkins during a Pumpkin Fest at St. Joseph School Sunday afternoon. At left, first-grade Evan York won a prize for most creative use of materials with his “SpongeBob Camo Pants” entry. At right, Grace Connell, a first-grade student, won first place for the Prettiest Minions. She designed two pumpkins for the competition. A full list of winners will be in Thursday’s paper.
Habitat planning fundraiser BY KATHRYN BASSETT kbassett@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Indiana has three families who have completed the requirements and are on the waiting list for a home. The agency that serves DeKalb, Noble and Steuben counties also has an additional six families who have been board-approved for a home and are working on required classes and sweat equity hours. “It is such an exciting time for us” said board member Marianne Stanley. “But it is also frustrating because we simply don’t have the funding for these families that are working so hard to make their dream of stable housing a reality.” Habitat is planning a major event with the goal of raising at least $60,000. ManMania is a two-day event that will take place
Jan. 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Military History Center and Kruse Automotive Horse Power and Carriage Museum. The event’s primary audience will be adult males. Activities will include demonstrations, tough-man contests, vendors, food and drink, museum admission and a Habitat ReStore section. Habitat is looking for event sponsors. Sponsorship levels are $5,000, Super Man Sponsor; $3,000 Mega Man Sponsor;
$2,000 Tough Man Sponsor; and $1,000 Manly Man Sponsor. There are multiple sponsorship benefits, including company listings in event brochures, posters and banners, signage at the event, vendor table space, event tickets and more. Stanley said Habitat’s northeast Indiana chapter holds mortgages for 54 partner families in DeKalb, Noble and Steuben counties. “We know how to build, and we know how to make family dreams become a reality,” Stanley said. “We just need funding to make it happen.” Tickets for ManMania will go on sale Nov. 1 and cost $20 apiece. Call the Habitat office at 925-2508 for ticket information. For sponsorship information, contact Stanley at mstanley1303@ att.net or call the Habitat office.
KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS DONATE TO JOHNSON FAMILY
Garden club seeks fresh pine branches GARRETT — The Garrett Garden Club members will be decorating for winter early in November and will be in need of fresh pine branches. Anyone planning to cut down or trim a pine tree or evergreen shrub in late October is asked to contact The Flower Pot at 357-0052 to arrange for pick up.
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The Knight of Columbus recently donated $1,805 to the Zach Johnson family to help with their son’s medical treatment. The donation represents proceeds from a fundraiser held earlier this month at St. Joseph School. From left are Father Andrew Nazareth, Grand Knight Chuck Distelrath, Brian and Trina Joseph with Zach’s brother and sister, and Deputy Grand Knight Sergio Martinez.
By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — The Garrett Board of Works and Safety heard department reports at Tuesday’s session. Street department supervisor Eric Mossberger reported his crew has graded gravel alleys and is the process of repaving the others. He noted leaf pick up has begun and will continue until they are all gone or the snow falls. Mossberger and city planner Milton Otero have been assessing streets in need of repair. Hydrant flushing is nearly complete, according to water department supervisor Pat Kleeman. He is working with Peerless Midwest on preliminary work for a city well to be completed in the spring. City Attorney Dan Brinkerhoff suggested contacting water utility consultant Dave Wagner regarding specs for the project. Electrical service has been established at Countryside Estates, according to a report from Dave VanDerbosch, electric department supervisor. Construction on improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant continue, according to supervisor Bruce Schlosser. Police Chief Keith Hefner reported he is awaiting word on the return of Officer Domingo Perez, who was removed from active military duty in the U.S. Army Reserves on Oct. 1. Hefner also received estimates for carpet replacement at the station that were beyond his budget and he is waiting for a canopy to be installed above the back door. Otero reported two more property owners have met the requirements under the city’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement repair program. Four others have applied and were given price quotes, he said. The city has $40,000 in CEDIT money from which the repairs are funded. To date, about $13,198 has been used. Any excess will roll over to next year, as the winter weather permits. Fire chief Dana Treesh presented third-quarter statistics for his department totalling 109 calls. They include 53 medic assists, three structure fires, four motor vehicle accidents, four disregarded calls, one mutual stand-by, five mutual aid scene, one grass/field fire, nine miscellaneous fire calls, four false alarms, five hazardous materials calls, one rescue and 19 service calls. Treesh reported an average of 13.4 firefighters per call, with an average response time at 4.3 minutes. Average response for city calls was 3.8 minutes, and 5.5 minutes for township calls. Treesh also notified the board he will be moving to a home outside of the city limits and will not be running for the chief’s position in the upcoming election. Treesh said the department will have a new chief by the first of the year. A part-time chief will be added to assist with the new fire protection territory. Mayor Tonya Hoeffel said she received information about a $400,000 grant opportunity for fire equipment which she will forward to Treesh.