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NEWS IN BRIEF Junk Day changed to May 7 KPC News Service CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s annual Junk Day is changing from the first Saturday of May to the first Monday of May, which is May 7. Town officials ask that residents bring their items to the curb the night before, May 6, to ensure pickup. There are several items that are not eligible for pickup, which include: liquids, oil, paint, batteries, fire extinguishers, propane tanks, gas cylinders, fluorescent bulbs, smoke detectors, tires, bricks, concrete, railroad ties, dirt, medical waste, pesticides, herbicides, pool chemicals, flammables, explosives, mercury-containing items, medicines, appliances with Freon, construction debris, televisions and electronics.
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Ag Museum benefit breakfast is April 14 Contributed COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Ag Museum’s benefit breakfast 7 a.m.-10 a.m. at the Ag Museum Saturday, April 14. The breakfast will include scrambled eggs, pancakes, whole hog sausage and drinks. Bring family and friends to enjoy fellowship and food. A freewill donation will be received for the meal and the proceeds will help fund the new proj-
ects being planned at the museum. Leaders plan to use money raised to complete the circle drive in the front of the museum. This will provide a safer travel surface for everyone and also make it handicapped accessible. Cars and vans will be able to drop off passengers at the front door and then travel to the parking lot. The board is also planning to open the museum one day a week during
the warm seasons. Videos have been made of all the learning centers and will be shown on the four TVs that have been installed at the museum. With these videos, it will be possible to see each learning center in action. Volunteers will staff the museum. If interested in volunteering, contact a board member or visit the museum’s updated website at whitleycountyagmuseum.com. Retired dentist and See MUSEUM, Page 2
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Event encourages fun, friendship among students By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com
SGCS meeting is Monday KPC News Service CHURUBUSCO — Smith-Green Community Schools will host its regular board meeting 7 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Administrative Center. A full agenda is available on the SGCS website, sgcs. k12.in.us.
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Members of the Whitley County Dazzlers (from left) senior Alisha Kimmel, freshman Sydney Pequignot and junior Brittony Zielinski perform at the Disability Awareness Fair.
Clenching a paintbrush between their teeth, participants bent awkwardly over a table and tried to paint a picture of whatever Columbia City High School senior Scott Hindbaugh dictated– a lion, a slice of pizza or a football. If the masterpiece is “Scott-worthy” (and often it is – Hindbaugh is a generous judge), he rewards their efforts with a piece of candy. The activity, designed to stimulate challenges faces by those without use of their limbs, was one of about a dozen such experiences at the sixth annual Disability Awareness Fair at
Columbia City High School March 27. During the event, the gymnasium was filled with stations where students could participate in activities that simulate various disabilities like using a wheelchair, walking an obstacle course with blurry or no vision, communicating with sign language and Braille, and tying shoe laces or buttoning shirts with one hand. The goal of the event is to make students aware of the challenges that everyday tasks present for some of their classmates, said Life Skills educator Karen Koday. Her students have mild, moderate and severe disabilities. The Life Skills program focuses on See FAIR, Page 2
County Highway looks to benefit from gas tax revenue By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com
COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County Highway Engineer Brandon Forrester is looking to put his new revenue to good use. Forrester spoke to both the Whitley County Commissioners and County Council last week to discuss
constructing a storage building for salt and hiring a new employee. Additionally, Forrester wants to get as much road maintenance done as possible. “We’re looking to see how much we can get done,” Forrester said. Highway departments across the state are seeing an increase
in revenue due to the increased gas tax, which added about 10 cents per gallon to the cost of gas. The $1.2 billion statewide plan took effect July 1, 2017. At the top of Forrester’s list is the salt storage barn, which could cost approximately $400,000-$500,000.
The county’s current structure can hold 400 tons of material. With this year’s weather, the department used three times that amount and had to purchase salt when it was in high demand. “In the middle of winter it was tough to find a source, and when we did, it was expen-
sive,” Forrester said. “A long-term salt barn is the way to go, so we can buy salt in July and August instead of January.” Forrester said the department is “in the red” for salt and overtime after last winter because a majority of the storms were on See HIGHWAY, Page 2
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artist Robert Kroeger, of Cincinnati, again has painted 13 pictures of Whitley County barns. Wood from the barns was used to make each of the frames. These paintings will be auctioned off at the Ag Museum during the 4-H Fair at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. This will be another fundraiser, as half of the proceeds will go to the museum. The Whitley County Agricultural Museum and 4-H Learning Center has continued to provide our school children with a resource of living history. This history will help make them better aware of how their ancestors lived and worked in Whitley County. Over 10,000 students have visited the 15 learning centers with over 3,500 hours of supervised
academics, independent living and job skills.
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An old school room is one of many learning stations at the Ag Museum, which is located on the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds.
instruction since it opened its doors in 2006. “We have been blessed with a total of 32 presenters that make history come alive for our school children,” said Ron Myer. “Our goal is to touch the life of every
Whitley County student before they reach high school.” The museum is also available for business meetings, parties, family reunions and other functions. Catering service is available for meals.
HIGHWAY from Page 1 weekends. “For two months straight we didn’t have a two-day weekend,” Forrester said. Forrester also spoke to the council about hiring a new employee who could help alleviate some of the extra workload off of other employees. The department is currently operating with fewer employees than it had in 1994, despite increasing workload. In 1994, the department had 24 employees, and currently, it has 22. “We’re doing more with less. If we could get a little more help, we could get even more
done,” Forrester said. Forrester didn’t formally request anything from the council at the April meeting but said he will be back in May with more information. “Go ahead and prepare what you’re going to ask for, show us where the money will come from, and we’ll go from there,” said Councilman Jim Bayman. “I support you pursuing some numbers. I won’t say yes until I see some numbers.” Also discussed at last week’s county meetings: • Work began on County Road 800
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East, the Allen County line road. The county contributed $100,000 to the multi-million project to install a roundabout at the intersection with County Road 900 South in Whitley County and Liberty Mills Road in Allen County. The road is expected to be closed until Aug. 11. • The county had to pay $400 to get a jail inmates clothes out of a drain. The County Commissioners said they will attempt to receive restitution for the expense. • The personnel committee will be evaluating all job descriptions in each department. “We have to be more careful about job descriptions and putting things in that are not a major part of the job,” said Commissioner George Schrumpf. Schrumpf indicated some job descriptions include “opening mail,” which is not a major part of the job.
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Gaining empathy The light-hearted event stirred up laughter as students raced wheelchairs and took four-point shots with blurry vision goggles. Koday wants the students to have fun at the event, but she hopes they walk away more empathetic and knowledgeable, too. “I do want them to think about when they get up in the morning and get dressed and ready for school… it’s pretty easy. For other people who may be in a wheelchair or not able to see or hear, everything that they do is just a little bit harder and more difficult,” she said. One new station this year was a long box where students could stick their hands into holes to guess the items in the box. The activity was meant to get students thinking about how much they depend on their sense of sight to navigate the world. “One of the items is cooking spray, so the question is, ‘Is that cooking spray or hairspray?’ So many things look exactly alike,” Koday said. A circle of friends Life Skills students and CCHS Circle of Friends club was instrumental in planning the event and running the stations. The club brings together general education students and Life Skill students – members of the student body who have few opportunities to socialize. The club meets once a month and gets together for activities like decorating Christmas cookies, making Valentines and having holiday parties. “It allows the students to meet and hang out with other kids in the school that they wouldn’t necessarily get to hang out with,” Koday said. Hindbaugh, a student in the
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CCHS freshmen Chyann Patten, Eric Nichols and Rebecca Kessler use their sense of touch to identify items in a box.
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Members of the Whitley County Dazzlers (from left) juniors Brittony Zielinski, Sam Ball and Carry Boggs perform their cheerleading routine.
Life Skills program, said he likes being a member because of the friendship and fun activities. Junior Amber Easterling said she enjoys being a member because of how inclusive the club is. “Whenever we see each other in the hallway, it’s like you’ve made a new friend. We definitely are a circle of friends,” she said. Koday said there’s a lot of demand to join the club. Right now, membership stands at about 50 students. “We don’t have enough room for how many kids want to join. They just pack my room,” she said. The event also featured a performance by members of the Whitley County Dazzlers, a special needs cheerleading team. The team is on their way to the national competition April 21 in Orlando, Fla. The Dazzlers will also perform at the Disabilities Expo May 12 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
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Students were challenged to shoot a basket wearing blurry vision goggles at the Disability Awareness Fair March 27.
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Participants use a paintbrush clenched between their teeth to paint a picture.
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Dolittle running for County Clerk KPC News Service COLUMBIA CITY — Cindy (Auer) Dolittle is running for the office of Whitley County Clerk. Dolittle served the residents of Whitley County in the Clerk’s Office for 22 years. She was a two-term clerk and was elected in 2002
and 2006. The past eight years, she served as Chief Deputy Clerk. “Having served in this role before, Dolittle I under-
stand the needs of this community,” Dolittle said. “The people are voting for a servant leader who understands state laws and statues. I will take ownership with humble confidence and compassion for this community. I will continue to have an
open-door policy and work hard to maintain open communication between government offices. With your support on May 8, I will serve the people with courtesy and respect.” Dolittle currently serves as president of the Whitley County
Republican Women’s Club. She’s a past president and secretary treasurer of the Northern District Clerk’s Association Northeast District. Dolittle was also appointed as vice president of the Association of Indiana Counties
Local man killed in motorcycle crash KPC News Service WHITLEY COUNTY — A Columbia City man was killed in a motorcycle accident on Raber Road Saturday. Zane Unverzagt, 35, reportedly lost control of his motorcycle on loose gravel on the road. His motorcycle slid across a driveway before coming to
KPC News Service CHURUBUSCO — Brooke Cretsinger, an eighth grader at Churubusco Junior High School, and her family organized a Home Décor Cretsinger Galore Fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The sale will be hosted by the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene. Collins Painting and Design of Fort Wayne donated a large number of decorations, bags, coffee cups, farmhouse décor, pillow cases and more. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the foundation. Cretsinger was nine years old when she was diagnosed with Type
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a stop. The accident took place in the 2400 block of South Raber Road near Keiser Road at about 5:50 p.m. Saturday. It is unclear if Unverzagt was wearing a helmet. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Whitley County paramedics. The crash is under investigation.
Crestsinger plans fundraiser for juvenile diabetes 1 Diabetes and has benefited greatly from the years of critical research, and is looking forward to giving back to the organization. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation dedicates research dollars to helping fund life-changing breakthroughs to make living with Type 1 Diabetes safer and healthier. The sale is 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, April 13, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 14. The Churubusco Church of the Nazarene is located at 1000 Whitley St., Churubusco.
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The Green Township Eager Beavers and Helping Hands 4-H Clubs recently took the time to spread spring cheer. The 4-Hers made over 30 flower arrangements and delivered them to local citizens, and to Oak Pointe nursing home in Columbia City. The 4-Hers sang songs at each stop and throughout the nursing home. The 4-H Club would like to thank the Watering Can for helping with the cost of the flowers. Pictured, in front, from left: Carly Liggett, Delany Parker, Charlie Gierscher, Isaak Gierscher, Rylee McCoy and Kylee McCoy. In back: Austen McGlothlin, Eva Refeld, Katie Shambaugh, Baylee McCoy, Lydia Parker, Amelia Refeld and CeCi Gierscher.
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businesses and nonprofits to celebrate and support volunteers and staff members who handle day-to-day office operations. The 2018 Thanks A Bunch Lunch will honor administrative assistants, personal assistants, volunteers and others with a great lunch, door prizes and more. This year’s celebration will be 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, at Ceruti’s at Eagle Glen Event Center. Sponsors include Preferred IT, Fort Wayne Metals, Nancy L. Zummack LLC Life-Cycle Celebrant and 1st Source
Bank. “The event is for any Whitley County business or nonprofit wanting to celebrate with their staff and/ or volunteers,” said Jennifer Romano, executive director of the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. “It is often the behindthe-scenes work, handled by the administrative professionals, that makes a significant impact on an organization and their daily operations,” said Romano. “They maintain databases, are often the front-line at a company, secure office
supplies, track meetings, coordinate schedules and make sure projects are on task and on budget. Their work allows a manager to focus on the running the actual business end of things. This is the one day when we can show them how much we appreciate all they do every day throughout the year.” Tickets for this annual event are $20 per person. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at 248-8131 or via email at office@whitleychamber. com. Deadline to RSVP is noon on Friday, April 20.
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Council addresses flooding By Adam Corral for IN|Whitley County
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Geise, CES team qualify for nationals KPC News Service INDIANAPOLIS — Churubusco’s archery teams traveled to Indianapolis March 10 for the 2018 Indiana State Archery Tournament, with several archers advancing to the national tournament in May. The Churubusco Elementary and Churubusco Middle School teams, as well as Ben Geise and Kaitlynn Shull from Churubusco High School, qualified for the state event. Geise placed first in the boys high school division with a score of 292. A perfect score is
300. The high scorer for the middle school was Bear Geise with a score of 270. Aydan O’Brien was the high scorer in the elementary division with a score of 257. Ben Geise and the Churubusco Elementary School team qualified for the National Tournament in Louisille, Ky., on May 12. The Churubusco Archery Team has received support from Smith-Green Community Schools, Churubusco’s American Legion, Churubusco VFW and Albion Conservation Club.
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s Town Council hosted a full house at last week’s regular meeting. Nick Bianski and his wife, Yvonne, addressed the council about a storm tile that collapsed for the second time since February. “I want to know where we’re at with the storm drain,” said the Bianski. “I know they had civil engineers out, they were supposed to have structural engineers out. I haven’t seen any.” When asked about how the council members plan to proceed, Council President Frank Kessler explained two engineering firms were hired to take a look at the problem. “They both were out,” said Bianski. “They only brought civil engineers. They haven’t brought structural engineers to look at my house. I’m seeing significant movement in my house and that area.” Kessler explained this would be a question for Town Supervisor Jeremy Hart, who was on vacation and not present at the meeting.
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Churubusco archers from elementary, middle and high school competed in the state finals last month.
possible.” Bianski agreed to Pepple’s proposal, though not without reminding council of his frustration. Pepple said he completely understood and would feel the same way if he were in a similar position. “Where that storm drain runs, my gasoline comes in,” said Bianski. “I’m seeing my roof is now starting to shift, my gutters are now starting to bend, all in that area. If this drags on, it’s not going to be safe for us to stay there and that’s another issue we’re going to have to deal with.”
the race as well as other logistical details, such as a make-up date for inclement weather. She also said there would be signs along the route. “We wanted to put signs up, and we’ll take them down after the race, of things that are going to be inspirational,” Fleming said. “Things to remind us that we should be praying for our community, we should be praying for our children, and our school, and educators and administrators and those that are in service to us, police and fire department and EMTs and certainly our government.” She said the event would be free, open to the public, and that the church would clean up afterwards. “It’s just something fun we want to do to celebrate 50 years,” said Fleming. The council approved the event unanimously.
CUMC 5K event The next order of business involved the Churubusco United Methodist Church. Cheryl Fleming, one of the church’s directors, stood to address the councilmen. Fleming explained the 50th anniversary of the United Methodist Church, as a denomination, is fast approaching and the congregation has many events planned, including what brought her to the meeting, a 5K run at 5 p.m. April 21. Fleming elaborated on the proposed route for
New playground location discussed again The final big order of business for the councilmen was planning the site of a new playground. “That place over there is a swamp,” Bruce Johnson said regarding the current See COUNCIL, Page 5
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Pictured at left is Churubusco archer Kaitlynn Shull and at right is archer Ben Geise, competing at the state tournament.
“I know it takes time,” said Bianski. “But I’m getting a little agitated and concerned. I’m seeing significant damage to the structure of my house because of that storm drain. I want to have structural engineer to look at that and I want to make sure that we get these addressed as soon as possible before I have any more damage to my home.” The resident also explained the civil engineers told him they would talk to a structural engineer based in South Bend, but after a week, no one had followed up. “Apparently you know more than I’ve been informed of,” said Kessler. “I don’t know.” Councilman?Mark Pepple said Hart would be back from his vacation soon. “Maybe we could set up a meeting as soon as possible, Tuesday or Wednesday, between Frank, or whoever, and Jeremy,” Pepple said. “That way we can come up with a game plan and make sure you understand exactly where we’re at moving forward with it and how we can progress as quickly as
• Mark Schwartz, 48, of Columbia City, was arrested March 28 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI and OWI per se. • Anietra Johnson, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 28 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with operating while never licensed. • Ronald Delucca, 34, of Columbia City, was arrested March 29 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Dillan Esquivel, 23, of Columbia City, was arrested March 29 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence. • Jerikka Kunneke, 28, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 29 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se. • Jaron Freel, 33, of Churubusco, was arrested March 29 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with unlawful taking of a deer or wild turkey. • Lisa Davis, 52, of Columbia City, was arrested March 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence. • Kenneth Auston-Gillum, 30, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 30 by the
Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, resisting law enforcement, disorderly conduct, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and operating while never licensed. • Ra Sib, 20, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with operating while never licensed. • Ericka Grepke, 42, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 31 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with being an habitual traffic violator, OWI neglect of a dependent, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and OWI controlled substance. • Adam McClure, 20, of South Whitley, was arrested March 31 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia. • David Jones, 41, of Columbia City, was arrested March 31 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance. • Imani Gray, 28, of Fort Wayne, was arrested April 1 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuana. • Steven Shifflett, 20, of Fort Wayne, was arrested April 2 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence. • Harry Crosser, 63, of Warsaw, was arrested April 2 by the Columbia City
Police Department, charged with public intoxication and conversion. • Brian Cox, 23, of Columbia City, was arrested April 2 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia. • Matthew Fry, 32, of Columbia City, was arrested April 3 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with his second OWI and OWI per se. • Andrew Himes, 43, of Warsaw, was arrested April 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI.
• Douglass Pressler, 32, of Churubusco, was arrested April 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. • Ricky Neaville, 23, of Columbia City, was arrested April 4 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and probation violation. • Cody Bade, 26, of Churubusco, was arrested April 5 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.
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Share the road during spring planting season It’s about that time — large farm equipment will soon be traveling local roads for spring soil preparation and planting JOHN E. season. WOODMANSEE As a driver, it is easy to get frustrated when caught behind something going less than 25 miles per hour, but try to take a breath and be patient. Your life, and the lives of others, may depend on it. “There is a shared responsibility for making sure our roadways remain safe,” said Bill Field, professor of agricultural and biological engineering at Purdue. “There are certain times of year when farm vehicles will
be more prevalent, such as spring planting and fall harvest, and motorists need to recognize that and exercise patience.” Field said modern farm vehicles have more safety equipment than previous models, including better lighting, but the individual vehicles are much larger and pose a greater danger in a collision. Tractors, planters, sprayers and other farm equipment can be two to three times the height of passenger vehicles, weigh up to 40,000 pounds, and take up more than a lane of a traffic. Drivers should keep in mind that farmers cannot always safely pull over to let others pass, due to road signs, side ditches, the physical nature what they are transporting, and other hazards. Conversely, farmers should be courteous and pull over to let others pass when it is safe to do so. One thing that every new Indiana driver learns
about in their driver’s manual is the meaning of Slow Moving Vehicle emblems displayed on farm equipment and other vehicles. An SMV emblem is a triangle shape, with an orange fluorescent center and red reflective borders. Equipment and other vehicles displaying this emblem are capable of speeds no faster than 25 miles per hour. Driving at road speed, the gap between you and the equipment will close quickly, so immediate caution and slower speeds are prudent. This becomes very important, in fact a matter of life and death, as it refers to our Amish neighbors in northern Indiana transporting people in horse-drawn buggies and other slow-moving vehicles year-round. Most farmers have had some significant days in the farm shop to get equipment ready. However, I’d urge
Larry Spaw SOUTH WHITLEY — Larry L. Spaw, 80, of South Whitley, died at 8:11 a.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Funeral services took place Wednesday at Smith & Son Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial was in the South Whitley Cemetery Memorials are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.
Joanna Fry SOUTH WHITLEY — Joanna Fry, 91, formerly of rural South Whitley, died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Renaissance Village, Columbia City. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial will be in the
swayed. “Had it rained for two days, it seems there should have been some dry up,” Johnson said. “Rick, we had water up to almost an inch in some spots.” Miles Wilson, head of the Churubusco Youth Foundation and the man behind the push for a new playground, then passed around designs for what the playground would look like. Wilson explained there were plans that would be voted on by the kids who would be using it. The kids will vote with pennies. Wilson also said the budget includes funds either for
extra features or site maintenance. “Not only do we want to build it,” said Wilson. “We want to be able to maintain it. It doesn’t make sense to make that kind of an investment and not take care of it.” Wilson also discussed the plan for dealing with drainage in light of the concerns raised by Bruce Johnson. He explained what he was passing around were only preliminary designs and that the plan could be amended as needed. “Hopefully by the time you guys have your next council meeting, they’re voting,” said Wilson.
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Lawrence Beaver COLUMBIA CITY — Lawrence Emil Beaver, 96, of rural South Whitley, died at his home on Thursday, April 5, 2018. Services will be today at 3 p.m. at Smith & Son Miller Chapel, South Whitley. Burial is in the South Whitley Cemetery. Calling is from 1 p.m. until the service today at the funeral home. Memorials are to the North Manchester American Legion Post 286 or the Humane Society of Whitley County.
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South Whitley Cemetery. Calling will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Memorials are to Oak Grove United Methodist Church.
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COUNCIL from Page 4 playground location. “There was water, standing water. I do not see that as the best place to go.” Johnson continued, saying much work is needed to level out the area so it can be used. Kessler explained the level between the two sites is about equal. Johnson disagreed. “Not that I saw,” Johnson said. “I was in that area for most of the mEGGa hunt. I don’t see that much standing water around what we call the “old pavilion” site compared to what I just experienced last weekend.” Johnson, fresh from the park, said that was what he was using for reference, how much would need to be filled. “You’re probably going to have to get it up to level with the soccer fields,” Johnson said. “Otherwise, you’re going to have drainage from the soccer fields down.” Mark Pepple then asked Park Supervisor Rick Krider for his opinion. “We just had 2.5 inches of rain back there and it rained during the Easter egg hunt,” Krider said. “I don’t think that’s really a good comparison. It goes down pretty fast in that area.” Krider, who spends much time maintaining the park, said no matter the area, if there has been a lot of rain, there will be some flooding. Johnson was not
farmers to recheck the condition of SMV emblems to make sure they are still fluorescent. Over time, these emblems can fade and become less noticeable. When I was growing up on the farm, I think we had some emblems that we had kept around for 20+ years. It was still a triangle, but it wasn’t very reflective. Other road-related safety equipment, such as headlights, taillights, flashing lights, hitch pins, tires, and wheel bearings also should be checked. Lastly, large equipment should be fully folded to transport position for the safety of the farmer and other drivers when moving from field to field over the road. Safety is always an important consideration, whether at home, on the road, or on the farm. Take time to be safe and share the road this spring. — John Woodmansee is an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties.
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Whitley County • April 12, 2018
The confluence of Kennedy Where are you, spring? and King in Indianapolis The breaking news around 7 p.m. April 4, 1968, hit our home like a stab. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., had been gunned down on a Memphis hotel BRIAN balcony. HOWEY The civil rights leader and pioneer was dead. We didn’t know it at the time, but this was only the middle act of a tumultuous year. The Tet Offensive, Sen. Eugene McCarthy’s surprising New Hampshire primary campaign, President Lyndon Johnson’s stunning announcement he wouldn’t run again, and Sen. Robert F. Kennedy’s entry into the Democratic presidential race and the Indiana primary set the stage for the King assassination. Two months hence, it was Kennedy lying in a pool of blood dying, and further, the riotous Democratic National Convention with a police mob in Chicago’s Grant Park and, finally, Richard Nixon’s razor thin victory over Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey in November that laid bare the cornerstone of western civilization convulsing in turmoil with the whole world watching. Absorbing the King assassination that April night a half century ago, we immediately fixated on what was to come. Just weeks before, King’s initial foray into the Memphis sanitation strike had spun out of control, with chaos besmirching the movement’s non-violent approach to civil rights that was steadily morphing from bus rides and lunch counter protests to a lack of economic opportunity. We had witnessed the Watts riots of 1965 and Detroit burn in 1967 on the nightly news. You could sense a time bomb that would quickly turn into a national conflagration on that April night in 1968 as
dozens of American cities went up in flames. As we were reminded Tuesday night when the Indiana Historical Society replayed the documentary “A Ripple of Hope,” Indianapolis remained calm after Kennedy’s courageous decision to give a speech at 17th and Broadway. The crowd was a mix of white RFK supporters and neighborhood blacks. Mayor Richard Lugar had only been on the job for three months and warned Kennedy not to go. He was not alone, as Indianapolis police and most of RFK’s own campaign team urged the senator not to go. The exception was John Lewis, a more radical civil rights pioneer who had joined the campaign. Kennedy would inform the volatile crowd of the tragedy, and then he sought solace. “For those of you who are black and are tempted to be filled with hatred and distrust of the injustice of such an act, against all white people, I would only say that I can also feel in my own heart the same kind of feeling,” Kennedy said, talking publicly for the first time about the death of his brother, President John F. Kennedy five years before. “I had a member of my family killed, but he was killed by a white man.” And then came the lines that created what is considered the greatest extemporaneous speech in American history: “My favorite poet was Aeschylus. He once wrote, ‘Even in our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.’” “How do you quote Aeschylus to black people?” asked Frank A. Thomas, director of preaching and celebration at the Christian Theological Seminary. Many in the crowd had never heard of Aeschylus. Former State Sen. Billie Breaux explained the impact to Indianapolis Monthly: “He seemed to speak to us as human beings and not as
people in the ghetto. His sincerity just came through loud and clear.” Kennedy and King were not close, with historian Ray Boomhower describing a “great barrier” between them. But Thomas explained further, “Both of them had moral imagination. People with moral imagination get killed. When people are tribal, they don’t get killed. When I say how to preach a dangerous sermon, it’s the ones that build bridges across people. They threaten people and call people out of their tribe. With the death of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, I don’t think we’ve recovered yet.” Kerry Kennedy, who was 10 when her father gave the speech, explained, “When Jack died, a lot of people said to my father when your brother died, ‘I lost all hope.’ And Daddy was always moved by that but he didn’t agree with it. He would always say, ‘If you really loved Jack, you need to learn a lesson of his life and apply it going forward.’” The real tragedy is that RFK would be slain two months later, forever linking the two in history. Lewis returned to the scene for the first time in half a century Wednesday morning, a day before President Trump signed a bill commemorating it as a historic site. He was emotional. “This is hard. This is tough for me to come back here,” the Georgia congressman said. “I have not been back to this park.” Of RFK, Lewis said, “Our country would be a better country if he had been elected president and maybe we’d be a little closer to building a beloved world.” Lewis added, “Fifty years ago this city was peaceful. It was so quiet. The message of love and peace, you have a story to tell. So I say to you, go in peace.” — Brian Howey is publisher of Howey Politics Indiana at www. howeypolitics.com. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @hwypol.
Opinion Policy The ultimate goal of the IN|Whitley County Opinion page is to stimulate discussion and action on topics of interest to the Whitley County community. IN|Whitley County welcomes reader viewpoints and offers letters to the editor and guest editors as vehicles of expression. Letters must be signed and accompanied
with an address and phone number for verification of identity. The editor reserves the right to edit and condense letters and guest editorials for space limitation as well as clarity. Lengthy letters which focus on an issue which affects Whitley County residents may be considered for a guest editorial.
If April showers bring May flowers, what does April snow bring? Frustration and disappointment, for most. Usually when Whitley County residents return from spring break, they don’t come home to snowy, freezing conditions. Many have joked that this week is an extension of January, but they aren’t wrong when it comes to the weather. If the weather has you feeling down, have no fear — summer is just around the corner, and there is much to be excited about in Whitley County this year. The biggest excitement is the opening of
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Columbia City’s new Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center. Drive by the construction site and you’ll see much progress has been made this winter and early spring. Churubusco will have a new playset this summer, thanks to the hard work of the Churubusco Youth Foundation and generous donors
who contributed to the project. Though the location of the new equipment is still up for debate, the project is fully funded and is expected to be finished this year. Although the weather may not feel like it, school will be out next month, and many fun activities will ensue. Planning is underway for Turtle Days and Old Settlers Day festivals, and 4-Hers are already preparing projects for the Whitley County 4-H Fair in July. Almost all of us are sick of this weather, but we know it can’t last forever. Think warm thoughts!
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Swamped by bureaucracy Obama-era waterways rule an unneeded regulation for farmers With a 17-year-low unemployment rate – 4.1 percent – and a spike in labor force participation, our country is currently experiencing its REP. JIM strongest BANKS growth since the end of the Great Recession. Tax reform and regulatory rollback have contributed to this progress, but even more can be done to ensure that our economy continues to prosper, including removing unnecessary barriers to growth. One action Congress can take to ensure this growth continues is to permanently repeal the harmful Waters of the United States rule. WOTUS was created with the intent of ensuring clean water, a goal all Americans can support regardless of political affiliation. But in reality, this rule became one of the most destructive regulations put in place by the Obama Administration.
Under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency was granted the power to regulate navigable waters. WOTUS took it a step further, broadly expanding the EPA’s definition of navigable waters to the detriment of farmers. During a House Science, Space and Technology Committee hearing last year, I asked Reed Hopper, a senior attorney with the Pacific Legal Foundation, just how much this rule affects our agriculture community. Hopper said the scope of WOTUS is so broad, it could impact every single farm in Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District. This represents the worst of unaccountable bureaucracy. A bureaucrat who sits behind a desk in Washington does not have the knowledge that a farmer in northeast Indiana does. Farmers across northeast Indiana should not have to worry that the EPA will come knocking on their door to regulate nearly every aspect of their operation, such as farm ditches or wet spots on their land. Instead, they should have the
freedom to focus on their work, which provides food and jobs for Hoosier families. Last year, I led the Indiana delegation in sending a letter to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt calling for a review and repeal of the WOTUS rule. Thankfully, Pruitt understands the value of making decisions at the local level and announced a two-year delay of WOTUS earlier this year. While a delay is a step in the right direction, Congress should work to permanently repeal this egregious overreach by the federal government so that farmers have the certainty needed to make long-term investments. The good news is a legislative vehicle that can carry repeal already exists. This year, during the farm bill debate, Congress can repeal WOTUS once and for all. I hope my colleagues in both the House and Senate will join me in support of repealing this disastrous rule as we consider the next farm bill. A permanent repeal of WOTUS would bring much-needed Hoosier common-sense to Washington rather than unnecessary, bureaucratic red tape. — U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) represents Indiana’s 3rd District.
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Black Pine Earth Day on April 22 KPC NEWS SERVICE ALBION — Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in Albion will host an Earth Day event from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 22 and offer electronics recycling services in the visitor parking lot. Green E-Waste Miracles, Fort Wayne, is again sponsoring Black Pine’s Earth Day event and will offer recycling of unwanted including computers and peripherals, office equipment, small appliances and more. View a full list of items to be accepted and associated fees at www.bpsanctuary.org/recycling-fees. 50 percent of all recycling fees collected will be received as a donation to Black Pine’s mission. Drop-off will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Some volunteer help is expected to be available for those needing assistance; however it is not guaranteed. Those in need of assistance with unloading their items are asked to call in advance to set up a drop-off time at 636-738 The sanctuary will also be open for visits with the animals from 1-4 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive by no later than 3 p.m. to allow ample time to explore the sanctuary and see the animals before closing. In lieu of guided tours during Earth Day, guests
will be allowed to explore the sanctuary at their leisure. Many of Black Pine’s knowledgeable staff members will be on hand to chaperone guests and introduce the animal residents. The Wolf Den Gifts and Things will also be open throughout the afternoon, offering a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs. All proceeds of this event help fund the care of displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the rest of their lives. Admission to the sanctuary is free for Park Pal members. Non-member fees at Earth Day will be free for ages 0-2 years, $7 for ages 3-9 years, $10 for ages 10-54, and $8 for ages 55 and up. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary is at 1426 W. 300 N., just 1.5 miles west of the intersection of S. R. 8 and S.R. 9 in Albion, about 40 minutes northwest of Fort Wayne. For more information, visit www.blackpine.org. For more information about the recycling services provided by Green E-Waste Miracles, visit www.greenewastemiracles.com or call 255-0765. To learn more about Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, visit www.blackpine.org. Black Pine is operated by Professional Animal Retirement Center, Inc., a non-profit charitable organization.
Columbia City natives awarded scholarships Contributed WINONA LAKE – Local students Alayna Trier and Alissa Jagger were recently awarded scholarships at Grace Jagger College’s Presidential Scholarship Competition. The invitation-only event awards qualifying students scholarships ranging from $2,000 per year to full tuition. Students competed for prizes through Trier interview and essay contests during a weekend at Grace College. Trier, daughter of Nicole and Scott Trier, is a senior at Canterbury School. She was awarded the Achievement Scholarship, which will provide Trier with $14,000 per year, totaling $56,000 over four years, while she pursues an English degree. Jagger, daughter of Amy and Chad Jagger, is a senior at Columbia City High School. She was awarded
the McClain Scholarship, which will provide Jagger with $12,000 per year, totaling $48,000 over four years. Jagger will pursue a psychology or political science degree next fall. In all, more than $2.2 million in tuition scholarships were awarded to incoming freshman at the 15th annual Presidential Scholarship Competition. The competition is one part of the robust financial aid program at Grace College. The college is dedicated to helping families make quality, Christian higher education affordable. Ninety-nine percent of Grace students receive institutional financial aid. Through the college’s comprehensive affordability and excellence program, Measure of Grace, tuition never increases after the year of enrollment, all students receive free textbook rentals, and have the option to earn a bachelor’s degree in any of Grace’s 70-plus majors in a threeyear accelerated degree program. For more information about financial aid and scholarships available at Grace, visit grace.edu/ admissions, call (866) 974-7223 or email financialaid@grace.edu.
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Bishop headed to FCCLA nationals Whitko High School senior Rozlyn Bishop competed at the State FCCLA Convention March 8 in Muncie. Bishop presented in the STAR Event “Fashion Design” senior category, receiving a Gold Medal and alternate qualifier
to the national level in Atlanta June 28-July 2. This is the fifth consecutive year Rozlyn has received a Gold Medal at the state level and qualified for nationals.
Traxler joins Parker Insurance KPC News Service CHURUBUSCO — Parker Insurance of Churubusco and Traxler Insurance of Fort Wayne has a new agent, Craig Traxler. Traxler, a licensed insurance agent since
2014, recently became full-time with the company after working 35 years in the health care industry. Traxler is an East Noble High School graduate and received his master’s in business administration
in 2011. He is licensed in home, auto, life, commercial and health insurance. Parker and Traxler Insurance agencies serve clients in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. Parker Insurance is located at 3985 N. U.S. 33 in Churu-
busco. Traxler Insurance is at 10729 Colwater Road, Suite 100, Fort Wayne. Traxler
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Whitley County • April 12, 2018
Spring break fun Photos posted to the Facebook page of IN|Whitley County PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Jennifer Bills Sery posted this photo from Panama City Beach, “with all of our children and grandchildren. Best trip ever.”
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Kelly Walstrom posted this photo from New York.
Anna Kelley posted this photo of Emma and Lindsey went to the Botanical Gardens and Science Central in Fort Wayne. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Josh Poling posted this photo from Washington, D.C.
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Jennifer Perkins posted this photo from Tennessee.
Kimberly Beard Lauer posted this photo from the Dixie Caverns, a halfway stop on the way home from Myrtle Beach.
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Arielle Holler posted this photo, “We went to visit museums in Chicago!”
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Janet Hammel posted this photo, “Getting equipment ready for spring … if we prepare for it, spring will come.”
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Melanie Hull posted this photo,”Trevor chased chickens at his uncle’s house in Asheville, N.C.”
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More Spring Break photos from the IN|Whitley County Facebook page
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Jamie Peppler posted this photo, “swam with dolphins.”
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Aimee Anglin Graves posted this photo at Biltmore Estate.
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Tempe, Ariz., posted by Larisa Rubrake Brown.
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“We rented a cabin at Oak Mountain State Park neaer Birmingham, Ala.,” posted Aimee Pine.
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“Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach, Universal Studios and Disney in Florida,” posted Pam Deno.
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Taelor and Brycen Robinson went to Legoland in Winter Haven, Fla., posted by Jennifer Robinson.
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Tybee Island, Ga., posted by Emily Powell.
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Mindy Western Hoskins posted this photo, “Fort Morgan, Ala. with family and friends.”
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Cozumel, posted by Amy Amber.
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The Haywood family spent Easter with Mickey Mouse. Photo posted by Nate Haywood.
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O’Dell hired by the Packers By Travis Stahl
great,” said O’Dell. O’Dell knew after high school that he still had a passion for football which led him to Earlham. But an injury in the first weeks O’Dell of summer training camp ended his playing career. O’Dell didn’t want to walk away from football, so he transferred back to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne and coached at Fort Wayne North Side High School. He still wanted to see what else was out there in the football world, so O’Dell transferred to Southern Mississippi University.
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COLUMBIA CITY — Former Columbia City High School football player Buddy O’Dell had no idea his decision to play football at Earlham College would send him on a winding path that would culminate in a career in the National Football League. Recently, O’Dell was hired by the Green Bay Packers to work as an equipment manager with the team. He will make the move to Green Bay, Wisc., in the next couple of weeks when he reports to the team. Although O’Dell isn’t sure of the specifics of his new job yet, he is ready to get started. “I might need to start earlier with the draft upcoming but it’s going to be
As an equipment manager with Southern Mississippi, O’Dell found what he was looking for. He was a part of teams that played against some of the biggest in college football as the team played opponents like Tennessee and Florida State. O’Dell was also able to make a connection with a Southern Mississippi alumni that would prove to be pretty important later on. Being at Southern Mississippi means being around the school’s most famous former player, Brett Favre. O’Dell graduated from Southern Mississippi and earned a spot working as an intern with the Baltimore Ravens. O’Dell worked with the Ravens’ defensive line and received some valuable advice and contacts from the team. He sent out resumes
trying to find a position with teams and heard back from several of them. But one call in particular caught O’Dell’s attention. And after two phone interviews with the Packers, he had a face-to-face meeting with the Packer’s head of equipment, Red Batty. Favre enjoyed a hall of fame career in the NFL and started his playing days in Green Bay. O’Dell was able to have Favre reach out to Batty and put in a good word for him. “It’s neat to have Brett Favre as a job reference,” said O’Dell. O’Dell met Batty in Houston for a final interview and was offered the job. Now, O’Dell is in the process of preparing for the move to Wisconsin and is excited to
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get started on his new job. “I’m really looking forward to being in that environment and that culture,” O’Dell said of being with the Packers. “There’s something special about being around other people that want to be great.” As an equipment manager, O’Dell may be put in charge of a specific group of players. For instance, he could be paired with the wide receivers. He would then make sure their equipment is functioning properly and take care of any needs the players have if something breaks. O’Dell said his job will basically be that of a service role to help make sure the players are able to do their jobs to the best of their abilities. “I’m blessed,” said O’Dell. “I will have to work hard and
I’m excited for that.” O’Dell will have to be in Green Bay and ready to go soon. The NFL draft is scheduled for April 27 and 28. Shortly after that, teams will hold rookie training camps for their new players. In mid-July, teams will officially open training camps and O’Dell and his fellow equipment managers will be putting in long hours to make sure everything is ready for player use. Most high school football players dream that one day they will make it to the NFL. They never imagine that dream will actually come true especially they way it did for O’Dell. O’Dell now has the chance to work with some of the greatest athletes in the world and continue being a part of the game he loves.
Eagles hope to take flight under new head coach By Travis Stahl
and learning our system — simply learning how to COLUMBIA CITY — operate with discipline and Saying that last season was expectations.” rough for the Columbia City Columbia City will be a Eagles baseball team might young team this season, but be an underthe Eagles statement. will also The Eagles have depth at changed nearly every coaches position on midway the field and through the that is going season and to be a big ended with 12 strength for NICOLE MINIER of the team’s the team. Bell Pictured above are key 21 losses by is hoping the players for this year’s more than depth helps Columbia City baseball 10 runs. develop the team. In all that, younger the Eagles players as they compete for managed just one victory playing time throughout the for the year. Enter new head season. coach Rob Bell, and the The Eagles do have seven Eagles should be heading in players returning this season the right direction. who saw some varsity time “Our focus this year last year. Tanner Clark and will simply be to instill a Jordan Lee are both back winning culture back into to spend some time on the our program,” said Bell. mound. Clark threw 30 “So far, our guys have been innings last year and Lee working extremely hard pitched 32. Sophomore
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Zach Platt will be the third pitcher for the Eagles this season and Brenden Shaper, Dalton Bell, Jacob Ianucelli and Preston Henschen could all throw some innings as well. Clark also spent a lot of time in centerfield last season and will be patrolling there this year again, too. Clark batted a 0.531 average and scored 12 runs last season. Cameron Harris played in 20 games for Columbia City last season as a middle infielder and scored eight runs. Bryce Martin, Brenden Roberts and Zach Lonsbury all saw limited action last season but will be called upon to put up numbers this year at the plate. The group of freshmen for Columbia City is a unique blend of talent that Bell expects big contributions from. Along with Henschen, the Eagles have first-year players Treyton Lamont, Michael Nodine
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Pictured is the 2018 Columbia City baseball team.
and Landin Markins. One thing Bell feels is necessary to turn around the team’s fortunes on the field is to play to the team’s strengths. “We feel that we have good team speed that we need to try and take advantage of,” said Bell. “If we can find our way onto base, we believe that an aggressive offensive attack will put the defensive team under constant pressure,
allowing us to take advantage.” The Eagles have one game under their belt already this season, an 8-4 loss to Central Noble. The rest of the schedule will also be a challenge for the team this year. Along with fundamentally sound county rivals Whitko and Churubusco, the Eagles also play out-of-conference against Warsaw, Concordia and Garrett. Plus, Columbia
City faces some tough conference games against Norwell and Huntington North. Bell said right now the coaching staff is just wanting to see the young Eagles improve every day and continue to unite as a team. The first-year baseball coach says if that happens, some opponents might begin to take notice when the sectional tournament begins.
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Columbia City golf hosts Norwell, 5 p.m. Columbia City baseball hosts Wawasee, 5 p.m. Columbia City tennis at Warsaw, 5 p.m. Churubusco softball at Garrett, 5 p.m. Churubusco baseball at Garrett, 5 p.m. Churubusco golf at Central Noble vs. Angola, 4:30 p.m. Churubusco tennis at Fremont, 4:45 p.m. Whitko tennis at Northfield, 5 p.m. Whitko baseball hosts Lakewood Park, 5:30 p.m. Whitko golf hosts Southwood, 4:30 p.m. Whitko track at Rochester, 5 p.m.
Columbia City baseball hosts Warsaw, 5 p.m. Columbia City softball hosts Whitko, 5 p.m. Churubusco softball at Concordia, 5 p.m. Churubusco tennis hosts South Side, 4:15 p.m.
Columbia City golf at Carroll Inv., 11a.m. Columbia City tennis at Plymouth Inv., 9:30 a.m. Columbia City track at Luers Inv., 9 a.m. Churubusco softball at Eastside, 11 a.m. Churubusco baseball at Eastside, 11 a.m. Churubusco track hosts boys invitational, 10 a.m. Churubusco golf at Carroll Inv., 11 a.m. Whitko tennis at South Side Inv., 9 a.m. Whitko baseball at Heritage double header, 10 a.m. Whitko golf at Northrop Inv., 9 a.m.
Columbia City tennis at Churubusco, 5 p.m. Churubusco baseball hosts Columbia City, 5:30 p.m. Whitko softball hosts Carroll, 5:30 p.m. Whitko baseball at West Noble, 5:30 p.m. Whitko golf at North Miami, 5 p.m.
Columbia City golf at Huntington, 4:30 p.m. Columbia City softball at Warsaw, 5 p.m. Columbia City track hosts DeKalb, 5 p.m. Churubusco softball hosts Lakeland, 5:30 p.m. Churubusco baseball hosts Lakeland, 5:30 p.m. Churubusco track at Fremont vs. Hamilton, 4:45 p.m. Churubusco golf hosts Lakeland and West Noble, 4:30 p.m. Churubusco tennis at Bethany Christian, 5 p.m. Whitko tennis at Triton, 4:30 p.m.
Columbia City baseball at Concordia, 5 p.m. Churubusco baseball at Leo, 5:30 p.m. Whitko tennis at Rochester, 5 p.m. Whitko softball at Southwood, 5 p.m. Whitko baseball at Southwood, 5 p.m.
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Peters pitching for Ashland University By Travis Stahl
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CHURUBUSCO — Major League Baseball teams hitting the field is one of the first signs of spring, but college teams already have been getting in some games. Former Churubusco pitcher Devin Peters has seen in plenty of action so far this spring, as Peters is now pitching at Ashland
University. “We’ve got a very good team this year and we are trying to take it day by day,” said Peters. After winning 11 games last season for Kankakee Junior College, Peters hit the mound in several games this year for Ashland. The junior is 1-4 so far this season with 27 strike outs. Peters has pitched 27 and a
third innings and has an ERA of 5.93. Peters has only walked 10 batters on the season so far. The Ashland team has a record so far of 9-8 on the season. Peters said one thing he is working on this season is to get better at locating pitches especially when he has hitters down on a 0-2 count. He said in those situations, he needs
to get better at letting the defense make a play. Over the winter, Peters worked on his consistency and accuracy Peters to be more efficient on the mound. Facing hitters at the
college level is vastly different then it was for Peters during his days at Churubusco. “The skill level is the biggest difference here,” said Peters. “You can’t leave a pitch out over the plate.” Peters and his teammates recently completed a trip to Florida. The team faced eight different opponents and left Florida
with an 8-1 record during that stretch. Ashland has started conference play and the team has tough games coming up against Saginaw Valley State, Grand Valley State and Purdue Northwest. At the end of the regular season, the team will travel to Detroit to play in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference tournament.
Trine doctoral student, dog are a team KPC News Service FORT WAYNE — For most who participate, Take Your Dog to Work Day is a once-a-year occurrence. But Sarah Botts hopes her dog Maisey will become a regular part of her work once she completes her doctor of physical therapy degree at Trine University. Botts and Maisey, a 3-year-old golden Labrador retriever, recently became certified as a therapy dog-handler team by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. The process began in July 2017 with Botts and Maisey completing a four-week “Canine Good Citizen” class from the American Kennel Club. Once Maisey passed the test and was certified, the pair began therapy dog training in September. After passing an initial evaluation and a test for general obedience, Botts and Maisey visited nursing homes once a week for six weeks. “The experience was different for each nursing home,” she said. “Sometimes we walked through the hallways and stopped at interested residents’ rooms. Sometimes we stayed in a common area and the interested residents would come hang out and we would visit. The residents enjoyed petting her soft fur and laughed when she’d give a sloppy kiss. She loves giving kisses. “I always had to make sure Maisey stayed between me and the wall and she never passed in front of me. Tricks were not mandatory, but the residents did enjoy her handshake! Maisey isn’t required to do anything ‘special’ as a therapy dog except be well-behaved and offer her love and attention!” Two ATD members joined the class for the final three weeks, observing the various teams and awarding certification to those who passed, including Botts and Maisey. The pair has since joined Pets Assisting Wellbeing and Success Inc., an organization that provides therapy dog visits around the greater Fort Wayne area.
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Braden Blaugh, 3, of Columbia City plays with therapy dog Maisey at Trine University’s Health Sciences Education Center in Fort Wayne as doctor of physical therapy student Sarah Botts supervises. Botts and Maisey were recently certified as a therapy dog-handler team, and Botts hopes Maisey will be part of her future work as a physical therapist.
As a therapy dog, Botts says Maisey can work in nursing homes, hospitals, schools and clinics to provide emotional and psychological support and help clients or patients work on socialization and motor skills. Therapy dogs differ from service dogs, which are trained to provide specific skills for one person. “Service dogs work for only their owners. Therapy dogs work for everyone,” she said. The pair first met two years ago as Botts was preparing to move from
her home in Germantown, Ohio, to Fort Wayne to begin the DPT program. She decided to adopt a dog before leaving Ohio. “I wanted a loyal best friend by my side as I went through graduate school,” she said. She searched for a dog online and found Maisey, whose family was moving to Florida and couldn’t take her along. “I drove down in the pouring rain to Berea, Kentucky, on May 1, 2016,” she recalled. “We met at a pet store and I brought her home with
me! She was extremely anxious at first, but settled in quickly!” As Maisey adjusted to her new life, Botts, who said she always wanted to own a therapy dog, began to think Maisey had great potential for that role. “I quickly realized that Maisey was one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met,” she said. “Her previous family included three little boys, so she is very fond of children and absolutely loves human attention. She loves being petted and meeting new people, so I wanted to try out therapy dog training.” Last month, the pair visited four different classes in the East Allen County Schools Early Childhood Program, located at New Haven Primary School. “The children were so excited,” Botts said. “I’d share our story and explain about therapy dogs. Then the kids would come up one or two at a time and say hello. Some were shyer than others, but it was a great experience for all the children. “During play time, Maisey let the children place a cape over her back or would lay next to them as they played LEGOs. One child started crying about having to share toys, and Maisey helped quickly stop his tears with a few sloppy kisses. Another girl
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who was blind leaned in for a big hug.” They also visited the University of Saint Francis for Therapy Dog Week. “We hung out in the library while students studied, and offered some stress relief to anyone who was interested,” said Botts. Botts hopes to continue making visits to nursing homes and schools while working on her DPT degree, and would like to get into pediatric centers, hospitals and medical facilities as well. Once she graduates, she hopes to work as a travel physical therapist, allowing her and Maisey to see the world for a few years while they work. “I’m known as the girl who doesn’t go anywhere without her dog, so of course she’ll be with me whenever possible throughout our future together,” she said. “I’m hopeful we can volunteer our time as clinics allow. It would be great for my
future patients to meet her and for her to aid in their care!” She hopes she and Maisey can bring the same personal attention to her physical therapy clients that she has experienced as a physical therapy student at Trine. “When I first contacted Trine’s physical therapy program, I was immediately impressed with the prompt and personal responses from the faculty,” she said. “I wanted to attend a program where my classmates felt like family and where I knew I’d be comfortable living for the next three years. Trine made a fantastic first impression and immediately made me realize the program would be a great fit for me.” “Physical therapy is an amazingly rewarding field, and I want to love what I do every day,” she said. “I hope to help change many lives someday, and I am very excited!”
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CC girls track season tough to predict By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com
COLUMBIA CITY — “I just don’t know yet — it’s a total unknown.” Columbia City’s girls track coach Bob Fahl, who has coached track at Columbia City for the past 28 years, is unsure what this season holds for the Lady Eagles’ track team. However, last year, Fahl faced the same uncertainty, and the team went on to an undefeated season (10-0), won the Northeast 8 Conference and placed fourth in sectionals, as well as winning Churubusco’s invitational. “I didn’t know what to expect last season, but things just kept progressively falling into place,” Fahl said. The Lady Eagles have had one meet so far this season due to poor weather. In fact, several practices took place indoors, as snowy condi-
tions have continued into April. “Last year, we had really good weather and could practice outside. This year is not like that,” Fahl said. “It’s too windy and cold.” Fahl says the team flew under the radar last year, and this season the Lady Eagles will have targets on their backs. “This year, East Noble is tougher than tough, Huntington North is good and so is Norwell,” Fahl said. Among those lost from last year’s squad is Jasmine Early, who, as a freshman, led the team in many areas. Early’s family moved out of state. “Jasmine is going to be very hard to replace,” Fahl said. “She could run anything from the 4oo-meter to the 2-mile.” As a freshman, Early walked away from last season with 9-10 patches
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for her accomplishments, including her contribution to the team’s 3,200-meter relay team that advanced to the state finals last year. The other three members of that team return to the squad this season. Another key loss for the Lady Eagles is Elise Cormany, who was a conference and sectional champion in high jump
and was part of the conference champion 400-meter relay team. Columbia City also lost hurdler Elizabeth Russell to graduation. “They were always good for points and not just in one event,” Fahl said. The team returns Lillian and Eden Oddou, Lauren Keller, Bailie Brown,
pole vaulter Maddie Hull, hurdler and pole vaulter Mariah Schaefer, high jumper Cassidy Burdge, sprinter Sarah Pepple, and Gabby Fry. “Gabby looks like she’s on fire right now,” Fahl said. The team does have several newcomers who are expected to contributed quickly: Macy Hill,
Kendall Longenbaugh and Grace Schrader. “We have several others who are ‘competition untested’ at this point, but we feel we have a solid team. It will be interesting to see how we stack up,” Fahl said. This year’s squad is one of the biggest the Lady Eagles have had in 10 years.
’Busco players attend OPS Passing Academy From left, Ethan Hartsock, Brandt Parsons, Tommy Richards, Blake Trostel, Riley Buroff and Nick Nondorf participated in the OPS Passing Academy. The players had a passing and receiving instructional session for the past 10 Sundays at Optimum Performance Sports in Fort Wayne. Richards was named MVP of the camp. Parsons was the Most Improved Player. Buroff was the middle school QB Skills Winner and Hartsock was the middle school Most Improved Quarterback. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
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YESTERDAY 1 year ago Churubusco Town Councilman Frank Kessler was the first of seven people to be added to the county’s Regional Sewer District. Kessler would represent the town of Churubusco on the board, which would also include one person from South Whitley, one representative for Columbia City, one appointed by the Whitley County Council and three by the Whitley County Commissioners. Churubusco’s Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual beer tasting event at Brevin’s. 15 years ago The Churubusco Town Council denied a change to the ATV ordinance to allow ATVs to be operated on town roadways. Anne Creech from Churubusco appeared on Hoosier Millionaire. She traveled to Indianapolis for the taping of the show. She won the chance to appear after scratching off a lottery ticket that was given to her in a birthday card. Lynn and Joellen Gross celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary. Jerry Campbell, longtime employee of Dana Corporation, Churubusco, retired after almost 41 years of service. Dave Maugel was appointed as the new principal of Churubusco High School. He was previously a math/science teacher at Central Noble High School. He would replace CHS principal Bill Griffith, who was retiring at the end of the school year. 20 years ago Churubusco’s Town Council granted a tax abatement to C&A Tool for the company’s investment in equipment and jobs. The company had announced an $8 million expansion in Whitley County, and the payroll was at $20 million per year. Alex Noah and Alex Murphy were named to the NECC All-Academic Team. Churubusco High School would no longer offer drivers training due to a new state law that required vehicles to be titled. Under the new law, it would cost Churubusco
$10,000 per car. The school would need to have 20 students per car sign up in order to recoup the costs, and the cost to the student would be $600$700. Churubusco Elementary School’s second-grade student Dalton Blessing named the student of the month. He received a $100 savings bond from the Churubusco branch of Farmers & Merchants Bank. Bill Overdeer announced he would be running for re-election for Whitley County Council for his fifth term. Floyd and Dolores Herdman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Doug and Tara (Fleetwood) Tonkel announced the birth of their son, Carson Douglas. 25 years ago The colorful Oscar signs welcoming travelers into Churubusco were now up, thanks to the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce. The Smith-Green School Board of Directors voted 5-0 to install the “Silent Witness” program
and video cameras on Smith-Green school buses for the upcoming 1993-94 school year. Jacqueline Beery, assistant superintendent, showed a 7-minute video with testimonies saying the video system was guaranteed to cut down on school bus disciplinary problems. The district handled about 150 disciplinary referrals each year from school bus incidents. Specials at Kriders’ Meats included picnic hams for $0.99 per pound, turkey breast for $2.99 a pound, whole rib-eye steaks for $4.99 a pound and smoked pork chops for $2.79 per pound. 50 years ago Three positions of the Smith-Green School Board were up for election, including Robert Johnson’s, Lester Sheets’ and Clarence Resler’s. Donald Fisher, 52, was in “fair” condition after he was hospitalized from receiving three gunshot wounds in a service station robbery. Fisher was the attendant at a Conoco service station at 1702 S. Clinton St., Fort
Wayne. The Indiana State Board of Finance approved a loan of $30,000 to the town of Churubusco from the Post War Planning revolving fund. The loan, if Churubusco’s Town Board decided to proceed with the application, would provide funds to help pay for engineering studies made in developing plans for the town’s new sewage disposal program. Officers of the Churubusco Parent Teacher Association announced that over $800 was raised from the school carnival. There were about 75 door prizes given away, provided by Churubusco area businesses. Joel Weaver was the winner of a color television in the Churubusco Area Jaycees TV drawing. Tom Roberson was the chairman for the fundraising project. Patrice Clapp of Columbia Township School was the winner of the Whitley County Spelling Bee held at Churubusco High School. Runner-up was Mary
Smith of Thorncreek Township. Ten contestants participated, with Cheryl Konger, of Churubusco, coming in sixth. Glenn Snapp, Columbia Township farmer, announced his candidacy for Whitley County treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allman announced the birth of their son, Dennis Lynn. Mrs. Robert Fuller and Mrs. Marie Wolf were hostesses for the Smith Extension Homemakers Club in the civic room of the bank. The topic was “Laundry of New Fabrics.” The town of Churubusco planned to construct a new sewage treatment plant near the Allen County line, south of the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks. Shelton’s IGA advertised potatoes for 69 cents for 20 pounds, a gallon of 2-percent milk for 69 cents, young tender beef liver for 39 cents per pound, butter for 69 cents per pound, a dozen tangerines for 39 cents and cake mixes, four for $1.
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• Churubusco United Methodist Church will present a free seminar called “Aging in Place” 1:30-3 p.m. The seminar will give advice on how to make various modifications to homes so that residents can stay in them as long as possible. • Pierceton Elementary School will hold a kindergarten round up event 6-7:30 p.m. for new students and families to meet teachers, visit classrooms and meet new classmates. April 12
• The Whitley County Amateur Radio Club’s general meeting is 6-8 p.m. in Community Rooms A& B of the Peabody Public Library, 1160 E. S.R. 205, Columbia City. The program for the evening will be about grounding and lightning protection, presented by Ted Tahmisian, W9WT.
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• A fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will be held at the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. April 13 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14. Brooke Cretsinger, an 8th grader at Churubusco Junior High School, and her family organized the Home Décor Galore Fundraiser. Collins Painting and Design of Fort Wayne donated many decorations, bags, coffee cups, farmhouse décor, pillow cases and more. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit JDRF. The Churubusco Church of the Nazarene is located at 1000 Whitley St. April 14
• The Ag Museum’s benefit breakfast is 7-10 a.m. at the museum. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, whole hog sausage and drinks. A freewill donation will be taken, and proceeds will help fund the new projects planned at the museum, which include the completion of the circle drive in front of the museum and opening the museum one day a week during the warm seasons. • A mini community art project is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Churubusco Public Library parking lot. Using their thumbprints, Churubusco residents and guests are invited to paint “turtle shells” on the library’s new Little Library, which will debut in the Churubusco Community Park in summer 2018. Other activities include story writing, bookmark coloring and Little Library FAQ. The event, including snacks, is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. • JFK and the Beatles at the South Whitley Community Public Library begins at 1 p.m. with a presentation by world-renowned Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz. The program is entitled “From the Shadows of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America.” • A spaghetti dinner will be held at West Point Trinity United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m. at 4980 N. Etna Road. The meal will be provided for a free-will donation to benefit The Lighthouse. • Precision Outdoors & Rentals will hold an open house 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in Turtle Town Plaza, 8435 E. U.S. Hwy. 33 in Churubusco. The event will feature a live wood-cutting demonstration, one-day deals and giveaways. There will be free pulled pork sandwiches from 11 a.m. until supplies last. For more information, call (260) 693-6233. • Passages Inc. will host its 3rd Annual Spring 5K at Morsches Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. Participants may register early by visiting passagesinc.org/passages-5k. The cost is $20 for early registration or $25 for registration after April 6. The event is a chip-timed race, and begins at the park pavilion. Morsches Park is located at 1035 E. S.R. 205. There will be prizes for the top male and female and awards for age-group winners. • The First Annual Faith Christian Academy Trivia Challenge fundraiser will be held at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church on Business 30 west of Columbia City. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the questions begin at 6:30 p.m. Teams of no more than eight people can participate, with many teams from the different classes at Faith Christian Academy, preschool through eighth grade. The cost is $10 per team, and mulligan’s will be available for $1 a piece, but only one per round may be used. • The Tri-Lakes Lions Club’s Fish and Tenderloin Fry is 4-7 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Lions Hall on
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at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Personnel are encouraged to attend and wear their uniform or bring their badge to worship. • Churubusco United Methodist Church will offer a free estate planning workshop and lunch 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop will cover developing a plan, what tools are available and how unexpected events might impact estate planning.
April 18
• Kindergarten Round-Up for South Whitley Elementary School is 6-7 p.m. at the school. New students and families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms and meet new classmates. April 21
• Zion Lutheran Church and St. John’s Lutheran Church in Columbia City will canvass various neighborhoods throughout Columbia City, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. to see how the church may best meet the needs of the community. Anyone who is interested in helping canvass can come to Zion Lutheran Church at 101 E. North St. in Columbia City at 8:30 a.m. for a light breakfast and orientation session. Call the church office at Zion at 244-5513 to register or to receive more information.
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• Join Churubusco United Methodist Church as its celebrates the 50th anniversary of the merger of Methodists and Evangelical United Brethren denominations. The organ/hymnal service is 8:15 a.m. and the praise band service is 10:30 a.m. A potluck lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. April 25
• Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Thanks a Bunch Lunch” for Administrative Professional Day at Eagle Glen Event Center. This event gives employers an opportunity to honor their administrative assistants, personal assistants, volunteers and others with lunch, door prizes and more. Tickets for this annual event are just $20 per person. To make reservations, contact the Chamber at (260) 248-8131 or office@whitleychamber.com. Deadline to RSVP is noon April 20.
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• The annual South Whitley Garage Sales are April 27-28. Sponsorships are $75, which helps to promote the event and provide additional restroom facilities in the town during the event. A limited number of booth rental spaces are available through the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce for $25 for one day or $35 for both days. The spaces can be used to set up a garage sale, sell merchandise, host fundraisers, sell food items and provide information to the community. For more information, or to reserve a booth space, send an email to office@whitleychamber. fom or call (260)248-8131. April 28
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• The VFWA is hosting a cookout, noon until gone, at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3846, 109 N. Main St., Churubusco. The meal includes a roasted tenderloin or deep fried shrimp. Meals are $7 and include french fries. A sandwich only is $5. Dine-in or carry-out is available, and the bar will be open. • Wine and Jazz will be held at the Old Train Depot in Pierceton, 6:30-9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce, and will include a silent auction with items donated by the community. The Chamber will use funds raised for upcoming festivals, local parks and other town expenses. Tickets are available in advance for $30 each or $35 at the door. Email visitpierceton@yahoo. com or call (574)367-5069. • The National Day of Prayer 5K begins at The Center at 9 a.m. The goal is to raise money through the event to be used to give back to the community through The Center and its various programs, to raise awareness for National Day of Prayer events and to raise prayers for the community while participating. Registration fees are $20 through April 13 and $25 per person from then until race day. New this year is pet registration for $10. Register at creativetimingsolutions.redpodium.com/2017-national-day-of-prayer-5k. April 29
• Churubusco United Methodist Church will honor all police, sheriff, firefighters, EMTs, first responders and other public service officers in worship at the “Blessing of the Badges” services
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• A Red Cross Blood Drive will be 1:30-6:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 9251 E. S.R. 205, Churubusco.Visit redcross.org to schedule your donation, or call 1-800-REDCROSS. May 7
• Churubusco United Methodist Church will offer a free seminar on personal finance 6:30-8 p.m. At “Personal Finance 101,” certified financial planner Brian Osner will review budgeting, insurance and financial jargon. All ages are welcome, but the program is geared toward younger parishioners. May 10
• Power of the Purse, will be hosted by the United Way of Whitley County at the Union 12 Event Center, 7563 E. Lincolnway, Columbia City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for visitors to look over the purses. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Guests must register to attend through a Facebook event page titled “United Way of Whitley County Power of the Purse 2018.” May 29
• The Columbia City Tree Board will conduct a meeting in the Mayor’s Conference Room of Columbia City Hall at 4 p.m. Items on the agenda include updates on grants and ideas from the Department of Natural Resources. May 31
• The Pond and Wildlife Management Twilight Meeting at Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center is 6:30-9 p.m. Topics covered include fish stocking, fish habitat, managing harvest, managing field edges for wildlife, forest management for deer and turkey, and cover crops. To register, call Purdue Extension in Whitley County, 244-7615. NEPAC is located at 4821 E. C.R. 400 South in Whitley County. For more information, contact Extension Educator John Woodmansee at jwoodman@purdue.edu. June 23
• Whitley County Master Gardeners will present a “Garden Walk” of exemplary gardens in Columbia City. Tickets can be purchased at the Purdue Extension Office, 115 S. Line St. For more information, call (260) 625-3313. Ongoing
• The Churubusco Lions Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Papa’s Place at 6:30 p.m. • AA and Al-Anon meetings Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Churubusco United Methodist Church. • A support group for families of children with special needs meets 3-5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Choices & Changes, 360 N. Oak St., Columbia City. The meeting March 17 will focus on community supports. The topic for April 20 is grieving and growing. For more information, contact Chris Garau at (260) 255-0708 or Christy Garau at (260) 255-0707. • C3 Youth Group meets with youth pastor Brad Millikan 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ Community Church, 316 N. Main St. in Churubusco. Students grade 6-12 are welcome to join. • Churubusco Elementary School is registering all-day kindergarten students. Call (260) 693-2188 to schedule a registration time May 24 or 25 and a registration packet will be mailed to you. Students must be 5 years old by Aug. 1. The school is also accepting transfer students. • Churubusco United Methodist Nursery School is accepting registration for the 2018-2019 school year. Children should be 3, 4 or 5 by Aug. 1. Enrollment is $50 and monthly fees will be $80 for the three-day program (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Morning sessions are 9-11:30 a.m. Afternoon sessions are 12:30-3 p.m. For more information, call the office at (260) 693-2154. • VFW Post 5582 hosts a fish fry the first and third Fridays of each month, 5-6:30 p.m. The post is located at 415 E. Chicago St., Columbia City.
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Whitley County • April 12, 2018
’Busco students win 13 Scholastic awards KPC News Service CHURUBUSCO — Students at Churubusco High School earned 13 awards in this year’s Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity and talent of the nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. The awards are the largest, longest-running and most prestigious program of its kind. In 2017, the Fort Wayne Museum of Art received 4,000 submissions. Out of those, 701 students received regional awards for their art and writing. Of the Churubusco winners: Hannah Boersema (eighth grade) won a Gold Key and three Honorable Mentions which is the most awards any single Churubusco student has ever won at the Scholastic Awards. Amara Davis (seventh grade) won a Gold and Silver Key. Asia Brickley (10th), Hailey Przemielewski (12th), Eva Refeld (7th), and Katie Shambaugh (11th) won Silver Keys. Devyn Gaff (eighth grade) won a Gold Key. Kaylynn Boggess (seventh grade) and Delaney Peters (12th grade) also received Honorable Mention. The students were honored in an awards ceremony held downtown at the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center on Feb. 11. All artwork was on display through April 8 at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.
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Senior Delaney Peters earned an Honorable Mention for her artwork.
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Seventh-grader Eva Refeld is pictured with her Silver Key-winning piece.
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Hailey Przemielewski is pictured with her Silver Key piece.
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Kaylynn Boggess, a seventh-grader, is pictured with her ceramic fish.
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Seventh grader Amara Davis won Gold and Silver keys with her work. PHOTO CONTRIBUTED
Devyn Gaff, an eighth grader, won a Gold Key with this piece.
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Sophomore Asia Brickley won a Silver Key with her artwork of a vehicle.
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Junior Katie Shambaugh submitted this unique piece, which earned a Silver Key.
Eighth-grader Hannah Boersema won a Gold Key and three Honorable Mentions — the most awards any single Churubusco student has ever won at the Scholastic Awards.
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