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The Garrett Clipper An edition of The
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
VOL. 127 ISSUE #78 On the web at: kpcnews.com
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UW launches Women’s Leadership Council Informational meeting set for Oct. 10 AUBURN — The United Way of DeKalb County has announced a new initiative, the Women’s Leadership Council. All DeKalb County women are invited to be a part of this collaborative effort that will bring diverse women of all ages together to network and address important community issues. “The women in our community get things done!” said United Way executive Julie Hill-Lauer. “We want to bring these women together to channel their energy, knowledge, resources and passion
in a focused effort to address challenges, strengthen our community and support the work of United Way.” Paula Mercer and Burtie Rynearson are the volunteer co-chairs leading the effort. “A goal of this initiative is to bring relevant information to women about the work of United Way and other nonprofits serving our community,” said Rynearson. “We intend to involve them in volunteer opportunities, give them access to educational and informational opportunities, and encourage
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Finale parade winners listed
Fundraisers set for pageant contestant GARRETT — Natalie Hicks of Garrett is participating in the Miss Indiana Teen USA pageant, in Carmel, on Nov. 2-3. The competition is the state preliminary to the Miss Universe organization’s Miss Teen USA. Hicks An “In Pursiut of the Crown, Shop ‘til You Drop”fundrasing event is planned Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cupbearer Cafe, 138 E. Seventh St., Auburn. Vendors are still needed for the event, and a raffle is also underway for a half of a hog and other items. Contact Shelly Staples Hicks at 553-0503 for more information or to purchase raffle tickets, which cost $5 each or 5 for $20. Sponsors so far include Beacon Credit Union, NE Hoosier Business, The Cupbearer Cafe, Nucor Fastener, family and friends.
Sentenced Garrett man head-butts door while leaving court AUBURN — A Garrett man head-butted a glass door in the DeKalb Superior Court I office Thursday, shortly after his sentencing hearing, authorities reported. Lance Krider, 28, of the 1700 block of South Road, had just been sentenced to 12 years in prison by Judge Kevin Wallace for dealing in methamphetamine, a Class B felony. As Krider was being escorted out of the court office and back to the DeKalb County Jail, he hit a glass panel in the door with his head, DeKalb County Sheriff Don Lauer said. “Apparently he was mad at the sentence he had gotten,” said Lauer. “He reached out and head-butted the glass with his head.” Lauer said law enforcement officials quickly restrained Krider. He was transported to DeKalb Health hospital in Auburn, where he received staples for the injury to his head. After his release from hospital, he immediately was transported to the Indiana Department of Correction to serve his sentence. Lauer said new charges of criminal mischief related to Thursday’s incident are pending against Krider.
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AUBURN — On a perfect fall morning, the annual Grand Parade opened the final day of the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair. Sun shone during all six days of the annual fair, and it warmed a large crowd watching Saturday’s procession. The parade lasted nearly two hours, snaking around downtown Auburn from its start on South Main Street to the ending on South Jackson Street. A change in marching band competition schedules allowed all three DeKalb County high school marching bands to take part in the parade, a rarity in recent years. Judges chose Garrett High School’s Railroader Regiment as winner of the top prize. Participants ranged from DeKalb County’s oldest woman, Ethel Chapman, 12 days shy of 107 years, to a one-month-old babe in arms. Chapman rode in an antique Auburn automobile driven by Burt Dickman of Auburn. Isabella McDaniel was held by her mother, Kendra, on the DeKalb County Republican float, piloted
them to mentor and network with other women. We also certainly plan on having fun!” One focus area for the council will be to support United Way’s work in early education. United Way is committed to addressing issues impacting children ages 0 to 3, through collaboration with Learning Link, an education initiative of the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, to build new partnerships with community members interested in early childhood issues. “The future efforts of the WLC are not all defined at this point,” Mercer added. “We want the women involved to bring their
ideas, experiences, knowledge and perspectives to the table and assist us in identifying the priority issues in DeKalb County. There will also be opportunities to serve on committees and be a part of the WLC leadership team.” Annual membership dues will support the work of United Way in DeKalb County. Workplace campaign contributions also qualify women for the WLC membership levels. United Way is hosting two free informational sessions for women
JAM Center, school planning annual Halloween event Sue Carpenter
Sydney Hefty, a member of the Happy Hummers 4-H Llama and Alpaca Club marches with the group at Saturday’s finale parade. The group won first place in the novelty category. by her father, Brad. Judges awarded cash prizes in 11 categories: Bands — 1. The Railroader Regiment of Garrett High School; 2. The Baron Brigade of DeKalb High School; 3. Eastside Marching Blazers; 4. DeKalb Community Band; 5. Scarlett Strutters
Commercial — 1. Beacon Credit Union; 2. Steve Jennings Ecowater; 3. Auburn Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Color Guard — 1. 122nd Fighter Wing; 2. Auburn Fire Department Color Guard; 3. Parade, Page 6
Auction caps 4-H fair successes BY KATHRYN BASSETT kbassett@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — It was a fine week at the DeKalb County Free fall Fair for 4-H’er Madisyn Murphy. She took home grand champion honors in 4-H judging of swine, meat wether goats and exhibition poultry. Friday, she capped off her victories by receiving a $2,900 bid on her champion goat at the 4-H Livestock Auction, setting a new auction record for a goat. “It makes me very happy,” Murphy said of her success at the fair. “It took a lot of work and dedication.” Murphy, 14, attends Garrett High School and is in her sixth year of 4-H. This marks her third year showing goats. Friday’s goat auction attracted another recordbreaking bid when Ashley Lang received $2,800 for
to attend and learn more about the opportunity. The sessions will be offered at noon and 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 500 E. 7th St., Auburn. Each session will last approximately one hour. A light lunch will be served at the noon session, and appetizers and dessert will be available at 5:30 p.m. Sharon Zonker, a dynamic local advocate for women, will offer words of inspiration at both events. People planning to attend are asked to RSVP to the United Way office by Oct. 7 at 927-0995 or michele@unitedwaydekalb.org.
her grand champion dairy wether. “I worked really hard,” Lang said of her goat project. She also thanked her parents for their help and encouragement. Lang is the daughter of Jon and Janine Zehr. She plans to use her auction proceeds toward next year’s 4-H livestock project or for college. She hopes to study to become a veterinarian, she said. Bidders were generous in other livestock categories. In the beef auction, Joshua Clifford’s grand champion beef steer sold for $3,500. Complete Maintenance Service was the high bidder. “Friends and Family of Tabby Clifford” bid $3,200 for Tabitha Clifford’s reserve grand champion steer. In the dairy beef category, Ben Davis Chevrolet paid $3,350 Auction, Page 6
Kathryn Bassett
Madisyn Murphy received a $2,900 bid on her grand champion meat wether goat at the DeKalb County 4-H Livestock Auction Friday, setting a new auction record for a goat.
GARRETT — The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center and Garrett-Keyser-Butler Schools will host the Garrett Ghoul Spooktacular, a fundraiser event, on Saturday, Oct. 12. Events include a Fright Flight 4K and one-mile Survival Run, and the Spooky Parade and Creepy Carnival for children elementary age and younger. The Spooky Parade costs $10 and will begin at 5:30 p.m. All participants will receive a gift and be able to participate in the Creepy Carnival and the Monster Mash after party. The Creepy Carnival will include a maze, bounce house, carnival games, face painting and food. Children may participate in only the Creepy Carnival for $2 per child, payable the night of the event. The Fright Flight 4K will be run on a cross-country course decorated for Halloween with a few obstacles tossed in, just to make things interesting. Participants may choose to run or walk. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers in nine age groups, as well as the top three overall finishers. The Fright Flight will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Survival Run will test the participants’ speed and endurance while the runners try to elude ghouls and navigate obstacles after dark. The Survival Run will begin at 7:30 p.m. All participants will receive a participant gift. The cost is $25 and allows participants to take part in both the Fright Flight 4K and the Survival Run. The Judy A. Morrill (JAM) Recreation Center is a not-forprofit community center that offers Early Education, Before and After School Care, Swim Lessons, Teen Programming, and Fitness Classes. For more info contact the JAM Recreation Center at 260-3571917 or online at www.jamrecreation.org.
Garrett man convicted of child molesting By Amy Oberlin aoberlin@kpcmedia.com ANGOLA — A Garrett man was convicted of four counts of child molesting Thursday afternoon by a Steuben County jury. Nicolas D. Duesler, 28, will be sentenced on four counts of Class B felony sexual misconduct with a minor Oct. 21 by Steuben Superior Court Judge William Fee. Twelve Steuben County
residents heard his case Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning in the Superior Court before adjourning at 10:30 a.m. for deliberations. They spent almost five hours debating the case, Duesler which included testimony from the
victim, who has a mild cognitive disability. According to testimony, though she is 15 years old, she has the mind of an 8-year-old. Duesler had sex with her four times during the summer of 2012 while she was living at a Broad Street home. Duesler was often there during the morning hours with the girl and her cousins while other family members were working. On three occasions,
Duesler walked with her to his apartment on Washington Street, undressed her and had sex with her. The first time was shortly after the girl’s 14th birthday. The girl described the events very curtly and told the jury she did not have feelings for Duesler, though they were able to read a journal she had kept at school during the fall of Convicted, Page 3