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City moves on panhandling ordinance Approved unanimously on first reading nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Time will soon be up for panhandlers in Columbia City, as the Common

Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to end panhandling and solicitation in the business districts in Columbia City.

City officials cited

two main reasons for the ordinance: safety, and individuals taking advantage of the “kindness” of the community.

“It’s very challenging

Absentee voting underway for primary

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WHITLEY COUNTY — The May 8 primary election is just around the corner, with several contested races and one important decision for Churubusco.

Smith Township, as well as Green Township in Noble County, have a referendum on the ballot that, if approved, would increase funding at Smith-Green Community Schools. The public question is as follows: “For the eight calendar

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years immediately following the holding of the referendum, shall Smith-Green Community Schools impose a property tax rate that does not exceed $0.628 on each $100 of assessed valuation and that is in addition to all other property taxes imposed by the school corporation for the purpose of funding and maintaining current educational and operational programs including student safety and transportation and any other educational and operational needs of the school corporation?”

Although 17-year-old Churubusco-area residents can vote in the primary election for candidates who appear on the General Election ballot, 17-yearolds may not cast a vote regarding the referendum.

Those voting in the Whitley County Democratic primary don’t have many choices to make, with only one contested position — the U.S. Rep. for District 3. On the See ELECTION, Page 2

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Local youth will have the opportunity to participate in three new projects for Whitley County 4-H. Last year, the program offered 58 projects. This year, it will offer 61 programs including bee keeping, construction toys and homemade ice cream.

Extension educator Todd Geiger said interest is growing for the new food projects that became available in recent years. Youth PHOTO CONTRIBUTED are excited to try their hands at Zach Gaerte, a seventh grade home-schooled something new, he said.

“Nothing has changed in 4-H student from Smith Township, teaches a foods for probably 30 years or STEM activity called “Chicken Squeeze” to since the microwave came out and students at Coesse Elementary School.

gathered reports from residents that she found to be disconcerting.

“Someone gave them loaves of bread, and they ended up in a ditch on U.S. 30,” Romano said. “If you look closely, it’s often the See ORDINANCE, Page 2

they added microwave cooking,” he said.

Already, about a dozen participants are signed up for the homemade ice cream project and about 20 have signed up for barbecue/grilling.

Geiger said the program is working to offer experiences that engage participants who may not connect with the traditional projects that have been a part of 4-H for 100 years.

Most people associate 4-H with “animals, livestock, farm,” but that only reflects a part of what the program offers, he said.

“Of our 61 projects that we See 4-H, Page 2

Remembering the number 27

Moms running new Churubusco tanning salon

By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — “I just wanted to honor Cameron.”

When Lisa Pippenger purchased the tanning salon in Turtletown Plaza last September, she wanted the name to be one to honor the father of Karrington Amber, See REMEMBERING 27, Page 2

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Pictured from left are Marna Amber, Nicole Pippenger, Sara Hughes, Mike Pippenger and Lisa Pippenger.

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of this community, who are taking care of the kindness and goodness of Whitley County.”

Councilwoman Jennifer Romano, who is part of the city’s ordinance committee, researched the topic extensively. She

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for me as mayor to see our residents being taken advantage of,” said Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel. “We want to be friendly, welcoming and loving, and there are individuals on our street corners, who are not part

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Whitley County • April 19, 2018

ORDINANCE from Page 1 same people just rotating around.

“Whitley County is caring and giving, but they don’t want most of the help being offered.”

As far as public safety, panhandlers typically locate in dangerous areas, such as the intersection of Countryside Drive and State Road 9 and Frontage Road and State Road 109.

“These individuals are standing at very busy street corners,” Daniel said. “It’s a safety issue for vehicles stopping to give something or being distracted by them.”

The new ordinance,

which is expected to be up for second approval at next week’s town council meeting, outlines where panhandling and solicitation will not be allowed — business districts. In addition, some punishments have been set forth.

First the panhandler would be given a warning, then a $25 fine. Each subsequent offense is $50.

“This is a starting point,” said Council President Walt Crowder. “It’s subject to change as we go. This is a great baseline.”

Also at the city council meeting: • Officials announced

REMEMBERING 27 Pippenger’s granddaughter.

Pippenger’s daughter, Nicole, was engaged to Cameron Amber and pregnant with Karrington when Cameron was tragically killed in a car accident in 2010.

Though Karrington never had the opportunity to meet her father, his memory is carried on, such as in the name of the tanning salon, Oasis 27.

The number 27 was Cameron’s football number. Cameron was a stand-out quarterback See REMEMBERING 27, Page 5

4-H from Page 1 a new firefighter and new police officer were selected for hire. The positions were approved, as well as a dispatcher position, by the city council in the 2018 budget.

• Progress is being made at the site of the new Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center, which has an estimated opening date in late June.

• The redevelopment commission approved a facade grant for Blue Moon Bakery, which is located in the southeast corner of the intersection of Main and Van Buren streets.

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Oasis 27 employee Mackenzie Clark assists customer Kailey Eminger.

offer, just in traditional 4-H, only nine of them are livestock related,” he said.

This year, Whitley County 4-H added six new SPARK Clubs – workshop-style clubs that let participants explore different interests.

The program now offers Whitley County RC Cars, Junior Chef Academy, Whitley County Jr. Barnstormers (remote controlled aircraft), Robotics Club, Robotics Experience and mini 4-H livestock mentor project.

The workshops are hands-on learning experiences that take place over several sessions. For the Junior Chef Academy, participants train with a professional chef and learn about meal preparation, menu planning, budgeting and presentation.

Geiger said youth can enter a project related to their SPARK Club experience in the Whitley County 4-H Fair or just participate in the club.

Another way teens can get involved in Whitley County 4-H is through the STEM Connection Team, which started last year.

The program sends Junior Leaders into elementary school classrooms to lead STEM (Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) activities.

While STEM activities offer valuable lessons, they can be challenging to teach for one teacher with

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Whitley County 4-Hers recently visited local schools.

25-30 students and different stations, Geiger said.

“To do STEM correctly, it takes a lot of material, so there’s a lot of cost and it takes a lot of hands,” he said.

The STEM Connection Team is made up of 11 Junior Leaders, 4-H youth in grades 7-12, who are trained as “teens as teachers” and can help facilitate 20-25minute hands-on activities.

How to get involved While the advertised deadline to join 4-H has passed, it’s not too late to join the program for participants who aren’t doing livestock-related projects, Geiger said. Those interested in participating in other projects can continue to join.

The traditional 4-H program is available to youth in grades 3-12. The mini program is open to children in kindergarten through second grade. Youth don’t have to be a resident of Whitley County to join.

More than 140 youth who live outside the county are involved in the program, Geiger said.

Last year, 160 adults volunteered as club leaders, board members, volunteers who helped during the week of the fair or adult volunteers who assisted in clubs.

“We’re constantly looking for volunteers,” Geiger said.

For more information, contact Geiger at (260) 244-7615 or geigert@ purdue.edu.

ELECTION from Page 1 ballot are John Roberson, Tommy Schrader and Courtney Tritch.

On the other hand, the Republican primary ballot has several contested races.

In the office of Circuit Court Clerk, Cindy Doolittle and Debbie Fairchild are running for the position.

For District 2 County Commissioner, Barbara Hohenstein is running against incumbent George Schrumpf.

Timothy Kumfer and James Romano are vying for the County Council District 3 seat.

Chad Nix and Thomas Warner are running for County Council District 4.

Three are running for the Etna Troy Township Trustee seat: Elaine Western, Karen Western and Phyllis Wheeler.

Uncontested Republican races include: Prosecutor, D.J. Sigler; County Assessor, Kimberly Erdly; Sheriff, Marcus Gatton; County Recorder, Rosemary Brown; County Auditor, Jana Schinbeckler; County Council District 1, John Barrett; and County Council District 2, Kim Wheeler.

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uncontested in the Democratic primary for County Council District 3.

Township trustee candidates are: Columbia Township, Michael Myers; Cleveland Township, James Yeager; Jefferson Township, Stephanie Nix; Richland Township, Jennifer Patrick; Smith Township, Patty Amber; Thorncreek Township, Eugene Heckman; Union Township, Mark Roach; No Republican candidate filed for the Washington Township Trustee position. Kevin Bollinger filed for the position on the Democratic ballot.

U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, State Sen. Andy Zay and State Rep. Christopher Judy are all running unopposed in the primary.

In the race for U.S. Senator, candidates include Mike Braun, Luke Messer and Todd Rokita.

In-office absentee voting has begun, and is available on weekdays, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 5; and 8 a.m.-noon Monday, May 7. Absentee voting takes place in the election office, located on the second floor of the Whitley County Courthouse. One does not need a reason to vote absentee.

Photo ID is required.

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Gov. Holcomb honors businesses for longevity Bayman Auctioneers, KPC among recipients KPC News Service INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Eric Holcomb honored 44 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community, and the state.

“We honor Hoosier business leaders who have been creating jobs and running their businesses in Indiana for more than 50 or 100 years,” said Holcomb. “I’m excited to celebrate this year’s award recipients and extend a sincere thanks for the role they play in making Indiana one of the nation’s top destinations for business.”

The Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards honor Hoosier businesses that have remained in operation for a minimum of 100 or 50 consecutive years and have also demonstrated a commitment to community service. Nearly 1,500 companies from across the state have been recognized during the 27-year history of the award.

Among the recipients was Bayman Auctioneers, a 57-year-old Whitley County company that specializes in the sale of real estate, agricultural land and personal property, conducting numerous auctions per year.

KPC Media Group Inc.,

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Bayman Auctioneers was honored for over 50 years of business in Whitley County. Jim Bayman, who is also a Whitley County Councilman, is pictured with Gov. Eric Holcomb, left, and Indiana Economic Development Corp. President

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KPC Media Group, pubisher of IN|Whitley County and the Churubusco News, among other newspapers in northeast Indiana, was recognized for more than a century in business. George B. Witwer, a KPC board member, accepted the award on behalf of the company at a ceremony at the state capitol April 11. Pictured with Witwer are Gov. Eric Holcomb, left, and Indiana Economic Development Corp. President Elaine Bedel, right.

publisher of IN|Whitley County and the Churubusco News, among other area newspapers, was recognized by Holcomb with the Governor’s Century award. Kendallville Mayor Suzanne Handshoe nominated KPC for the award.

KPC continues to operate out of the building where it was founded in 1911 in Kendallville. It remains a family-owned business.

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In last week’s newspaper, Whitley County Clerk candidate Cindy Doolittle’s last name was misspelled.

Doolittle is running against candidate Deb Fairchild for next month’s Republican Primary Election.

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Fairchild seeks county clerk position with fresh ideas Contributed WHITLEY COUNTY — Deb Fairchild, daughter of Kenneth and Sandy Johnson, is seeking election for Clerk, Whitley Circuit Court.

FairFairchild child is a lifelong Whitley County resident and has over 25 years of financial and customer service experience. She plans to use this experience to better serve the residents of Whitley County.

Fairchild has worked closely with the current County Clerk on many aspects of the clerk’s position. She currently holds a supervisory position in the Clerk’s Office and approaches any situation that arises with tact, understanding and confidence. She plans to develop new ideas on fiscal responsibility, starting from within the Clerk’s Office.

During her time as an employee in the Clerk’s

Office, Fairchild has gotten to know what residents need.

“Most importantly, they need someone who is going to be in the office,” she said in a statement. “When you’re running for a position that County taxpayers are electing you to, you should be in the office and available as needed.

They need someone who understands the state laws as well as county regulations to best serve members of the community.”

Fairchild asks for your vote to elect her as your next Clerk, Whitley Circuit Court.

“I feel that it is time for a change and if elected, I plan to serve the members of the community with compassion, honesty and reliability,” she said.

For early voting instructions, contact the Whitley County Clerk’s Office or visit your local polling station on 6 a.m.-6 p.m. May 8.

Fairchild has been married for 20 years to Scott Fairchild. They have two children, Shelby and Jordon.

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One of the teams works on its tests, covering the five different topics in the Envirothon.

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Lakeland High School won the contest. From left are Caden Qwsley, Kyler Bower, Anne Troyer, Zach Green, Jason Fry and coach Katie Allen-Kasten.

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Pictured is Adams Central’s second-place team. From left are Conner Schwartz, Jacelyn Zurcher, Olivia Reynolds, Madison Schoeneman, Devin Lotter and coach Mike Jones.

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Picutured is third-place team Caitlyn Emenhiser, Courtney Lotter, Brady Girod, Jesse Franck, Millie Minnich and coach Mike Jones.

Area SWCDs sponsor Envirothon Contest CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — The Northeast Regional Envirothon was held at the Peabody Library in Columbia City last month. The event was hosted by the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of DeKalb, LaGrange, Steuben and Whitley counties.

The Indiana Envirothon promotes environmental education to high school students.

The goal is to raise awareness of the importance of achieving and maintaining a natural balance between the quality of life and of the environment.

In-class curriculum is combined with hands-on field experience to demonstrate the role people have in important environmental issues. Envirothon is an exciting, fun way for high school students to learn about the environment and the issues facing current and future generations.

At the Envirothon

contest, students listen to presentations covering five subjects: soil/land use, aquatic ecology, wildlife, forestry and a current environmental issue, which changes each year. This year’s

current Environmental issue was “Pasture Management: Balancing Agriculture, Conservation and Wildlife.”

After the presentations, a standard test is given over the subject material is administrated

to students which is completed cooperatively by the members of the team. A team consists of five students.

This year’s winner was a team from Lakeland High School. The second-place winning

team was from Central Adams High School, and Central Adams also took placed third.

The top two winning teams from each

regional contest are invited to complete at the state level April 25 at Beck Agricultural Center in West Lafayette.

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John Woodmansee, extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties, talks with the students at the 2108 Envirothon about Forestry topic before the students take their tests. The event was held at Peabody Public Library in Columbia City.

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Celebrate Arbor Day – plant a tree Arbor Day is the last Friday in April in Indiana; this year it is April 27. This date is strategically JOHN E. chosen WOODMANSEE to be right in the middle of one the best time periods all year to plant a tree in Indiana. Fall is also a good time. So, if you have been thinking about adding a tree or two to your home landscape, late April is a great time to do it! A Purdue expert offers some tips for you to increase your chances of success.

“Before planting your tree, consider the tree’s ‘fullgrown’ size,” wrote Lindsay Purcell, Purdue urban forestry specialist.

“When the tree nears maturity, will it be too close to your house or other structures?” Purcell added that when selecting trees for energy efficiency, don’t plant evergreen trees near the house on southern exposures.

Trees may provide some shade and screening, but will also block out the warming effects of the sun during winter months.

When considering placement of larger deciduous trees, Purcell said that a good rule of thumb is to plant the tree at least 20 feet from the house.

For larger shade trees, you may need to plant

as far as 40 feet from the house to ensure room for growth.

It’s a good idea to consider the site characteristics of your own landscape, specifically in the location in which you want to plant a tree. This is important because the site may favor or eliminate certain species of trees based on what conditions the trees typically thrive in, or conversely, what conditions they may be challenged in.

Consider topography, drainage, soil type, whether it’s in full sun or partial shade, and proximity to power lines and structures. For example, in areas that collect and hold water (a low spot in your lawn), a River Birch would be well-suited, but most pines or spruces would probably struggle to thrive. It’s important to do some research on characteristics of potential trees to match the right tree for the right place.

Of course, it’s also important to plant the tree correctly. Two common mistakes that homeowners make is planting the tree too deeply, and mounding a “volcano” of mulch around the tree. The rule of thumb on depth is that the root flare, or fattened area of trunk just above the first main root, should be visible above the finished soil grade. Note that when purchasing balled-and-burlapped trees for planting, the top of the root ball may not be the location of the desired finished soil grade – the root flare may be farther down. Two-three inches of mulch should be added around the tree to help

reduce water loss in the root zone and suppress weeds, but none should be in contact with the trunk.

“Young trees need protection against animals, frost cracks, sunscald, lawn mowers, and string trimmers.”

Purcell said. “Mice and rabbits frequently girdle small trees by chewing away the bark.” Since the tissues that transport nutrients in the tree are located just under the bark layer, a girdled tree will die. Without using caution, operators of string trimmers can get too close to the tree and cut into this critical layer of tissues. “Plastic or vinyl guards are an inexpensive and easy control method,” said Purcell.

Purcell outlined a 12-step process for tree installation in Purdue Extension publication FNR-433-W, “Tree Installation: Process and Practices,” available free at Purdue’s Education Store, mdc.itap.purdue. edu. Here are the main points of each step, plus a few clarifying editorial comments: 1) Select the appropriate tree for the location.

2) Dig the planting pit 1–1.5 times as wide as the root system. (…and only as deep as it allows the root flare to be visible above finished soil grade).

3) Provide proper drainage for tree survival.

(Select tree for drainage type).

4) Prune the tree to remove and prevent problems. (Concentrate on dead, broken, and damaged branches for now).

5) Set the tree in the hole with the root collar even or slightly above existing grade.

(Root collar is the above described root flare. Also, do not pick the tree up by the trunk. Always handle by the container or root ball.)

6) Remove all foreign materials from the root ball. (If planting a balled and burlap tree with bio-degradable burlap, removal of only the upper half to a third of the handling materials is all that is needed.)

7) Gently back fill the hole with native soil. (Soil amendments and fertilizers are not necessary – in other words, put back exactly what you took out).

8) Stake the tree, if necessary. (Stakes and guys for first year only).

9) Mulch the planting area. (Remember, 2-3 inches, but none at trunk).

10) Water the tree, but don’t drown it. (About 1” per week from rain or watering is preferred).

11) Protect the tree from animals and humans.

(Use a tree guard at base, and easy with that string trimmer!)

12) Avoid fertilization during the first growing season. (…especially for drought-stressed plants).

Find more details in Purcell’s aforementioned publication, and in Purdue Extension publication HO-100-W, Planting and Transplanting Landscape Trees and Shrubs, both available at the Education Store.

— John Woodmansee is an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties.

REMEMBERING 27 from Page 2 for the Eagles. Now, a large “27” decorates the entrance of the tanning salon.

“Karrington (age 7) is in here all the time,” Nicole Pippenger said.

“It helps keep the memory alive in her eyes. People ask her what that 27 is for.”

Lisa Pippenger and Cameron’s mother, Marna, who is the salon’s manager, continue to have a close relationship, even taking vacations together.

“Between Karrington and our other grandkids, it’s what keeps me going and keeps me busy,” Marna Amber said. “The busier we are, the less we have time to dwell on sad things — and we like to be together.”

Lisa Pippenger bought the tanning salon because she “loves to tan” and wanted a project for when she retires from her full-

time job.

Lisa and Marna have made many updates to the salon, including four new tanning beds, a new “mega” bed and updated bulbs. Additionally, the salon offers airbrushed tanning, and

recently began selling clothing.

“We just love to shop and wanted something to go along with tanning,” Lisa said.

The salon has new flooring, the walls have been repainted and the

bathroom is remodeled.

Karrington loves spending time in the store.

“She thinks she can run the register,” Marna said.

OBITUARIES Brian Hyndman COLUMBIA CITY — Brian H. “LH” Hyndman, 58, of Columbia City, died at 12:27 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018, at his home. Services were Tuesday at Smith & Son Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will take place at a later date in the Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City.

Memorials are to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks 1417, Columbia City.

Joseph Perry COLUMBIA CITY — Joseph A. Perry, 58, of Columbia City, died at 5:36 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.

Services were Saturday at Smith & Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley.

Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery, Columbia City.

Memorials are to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana.

Obituary Policy INWhitley County does not charge for death notices that include notice of calling hours, date and time of funeral and burial.

An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biographical information and a photo, is available for a charge.

Deadline for funeral homes to place obituaries is 9 a.m. Tuesday. The email address is: obits@ kpcmedia.com.

Submitted obituaries must contain the name and phone number of the funeral home.

For information, contact Kathryn Bassett at 260-347-0400, ext. 2526.

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Students honored as Rising Stars Four Churubusco students were honored by the Indiana Association of School Principals as Rising Stars of Indiana in the Class of 2019. Each high school in Indiana is able to recognize four students who are currently in 11th grade, based on their academic achievement. Those students are, from left, Rachel Jacquay, Katelynn Shambaugh and Brooklynn Kelley.

Not pictured is Jamie Zeigler.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Whitley County commissioners face CAFO choice With a Code Development Committee working on recommendations for changes in the county’s zoning ordinance to the Whitley County Plan Commission, the competing interests between the county’s farmers and their non-farming neighbors is coming to a head.

At issue are Confined Animal Feeding Operations, farming operations in which livestock or poultry are kept and raised “in some manner of confinement for more than 45 days out of the year.”

Often called factory farms, CAFOs are seen by many in the ag community as the future of farming, a way for family farms to survive in the face of increasing competition and land prices. Others claim CAFOs are keeping U.S. food prices among the lowest in the world and credit American agribusiness corporations with feeding the world’s hungry.

On the other hand, there are just as many reasons to object to CAFOs. Some object on humanitarian grounds. Others are concerned about their environmental impact, whether it’s emissions into the air, threats to groundwater, the spread of insects and disease, soil degradation or highly concentrated applications of manure and runoff into neighboring waterways.

Neighbors complain of noise, odors and reductions in property values.

Still others object on more economic grounds.

Dr. John Ikerd, a University of Missouri agriculture economic professor emeritus, gave a recent talk in Fort Wayne in which he stated flatly that industrial or factory farms are destroying rural communities. Ikerd cited a 2008 Pew Commission Report on Industrial Animal Agriculture which states: “Economically speaking, studies over the past 50 years demonstrate that the encroachment of industrialized agriculture operations upon rural communities results in lower relative incomes for certain segments of the community and greater income inequality and poverty, a less active ‘Main Street,’ decreased retail trade, and fewer stores in the community.”

Regardless of whether CAFOs are the right or wrong way forward, their proliferation is inevitable and they are likely to be with us for a long, long time. That being the case, the role (and challenge) of government should be to strike a proper balance between the interests of the farmers and their rural neighbors.

At all levels of government – local, state and, to a lesser degree, federal – agribusiness

has the upper hand. In nearly every one of Whitley County’s governmental bodies, whether it’s the three county commissioners, the government offices that report to those commissioners, or the various boards such as the Plan Commission or the BZA, the scales are heavily tilted toward the ag community. Whitley County being historically an agricultural county, this is understandable, but it unquestionably leaves non-farming residents under-represented and underserved.

At the state level, Indiana is one of many states to enact Right to Farm legislation, but it is one of just a handful to adopt word for word the aggressively pro-farming language promoted by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

That legislation protects agricultural or industrial operations from so-called nuisance suits by affected neighbors after one year of operation, even if the farm dramatically changes the type of agriculture it does.

In other words, a farmer can convert his soybean farm into a hog or chicken CAFO, and his neighbors have no legal recourse in the event his operation creates noxious odors, pollutes the drinking water or causes their property values to collapse.

It’s for this very reason that the siting of CAFOs is so critical. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management uses its scant resources to regulate and oversee CAFO operations, but it explicitly takes no role in where CAFOs are allowed to be established.

Those decisions are left entirely up to county governments, and it thus becomes incumbent upon county governments to exercise good judgment in deciding where CAFOs can and cannot be located.

As of 2016, Whitley County had 710 farms, a third of which had more than $50,000 per year (approximately the county’s median income) in total sales. The county’s non-farm labor force was 22 times greater than the number of farmers and farm employees. Yet up to this point, Whitley County’s government has bent over backwards to accommodate each and every farmer seeking a CAFO permit, even going so far as to rezone a northwest Whitley County farm 0.6 miles from an already contaminated residential lake to allow one farmer to start up a 160,000chicken CAFO. Whitley County’s commissioners are facing a choice: Will they serve all county residents by implementing carefully considered zoning regulations that create adequate buffers between residential neighborhoods and industrial farming oper-

ations? Or will they serve a well-organized and vocal constituency with out-sized influence and permit ag interests to run roughshod over the rest of the county’s residents?

— Doug Driscoll Tri-Lakes

Facebook hearings raise questions Dear Editor, I, like many others, have been following the Facebook hearings and watching the questions that Mark Zuckerberg was subjected to.

There were questions about whether Facebook used cookies to track activity, even when you are not logged on to Facebook. Mr. Zuckerberg was grilled unmercifully on this issue. Facebook, like most other applications, uses “cookies” and can track your internet usage.

It seems to me that Congress is being extremely two-faced. This Congress is the same Congress that passed legislation that allowed your internet provider to sell your internet usage data to anyone they see fit.

Despite numerous objections filed with my federal representatives, Senate Joint Resolution 34 (H. Res. 230) was passed March 28, 2017.

After my objections were received by U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and U.S. Sen. Todd Young, both replied that it would improve Internet service and provide faster and better service!

Don’t let Todd Young and Jim Banks tell you otherwise.

They were bowing to big business. By the way, the major net providers made massive contributions to members of the Senate and the House. Yes, ours accepted donations too.

Here is an excerpt from the actual hearing when this very issue was discussed.

“As the issue took the floor, California Rep. Anna Eshoo laid into the bill, suggesting that her Republican counterparts in the House lacked a nuanced understanding of how internet providers like Comcast and Time Warner serve a different role for consumers than the optional platforms provided by companies like Google and Facebook.”

Despite this, our senators and representatives passed the bill which allows all of your internet usage data, including every site you visit, to be sold off to anyone. Now this same congress is up in arms because Facebook is doing what they now legally let your internet service provider do.

A double standard? Ignorance? You decide.

Luckily, I have a good memory and will remember this in the next elections!

— Roger Bayford Columbia City

Whitley County • April 19, 2018

City makes right call with panhandling ordinance We commend the city of Columbia City for taking steps toward ending panhandling and solicitation in our community. Whitley County has a reputation of having residents with big hearts, which unfortunately has allowed individuals from outside of Whitley County to take advantage of local residents.

Some have gifted these individuals bread, fruit and vegetables, only to have others witness the receivers throwing the food in the trash or ditch. In Whitley County, we are fortunate to have several quality food banks, as well as Mission 25, formerly known as the Lighthouse, which provides housing for those in need and who are

Our view willing to put in the work to improve their lives.

On the contrary, some people, who seem to be the same people, are rotating locations and have been seen using the money that was donated to them and to go to a tanning salon.

With a 2.8 percent unemployment rate in Whitley County, many employers are nearly begging for employees. If these indi-

viduals are truly struggling, Whitley County has plenty to offer them in terms of support and help — but it appears that some people are not interested in charitable support or workforce participation.

City officials put a lot of work and research into this ordinance, and we feel it is for the good of the community as a whole. If you would like to help the needy, consider donating food or funds to our local food pantries or Mission 25, all of which would love to put your donation to good use — not toss it into ditches like garbage. We can all continue to be kind-hearted to those in need without giving to individuals who may be deceitful.

Vouchers impact smaller school districts Recently there have been a lot of stories and opinion pieces written about the Indiana voucher program and school funding. There appears to be a misconception about how the voucher program works as well as its impact on public schools.

Here is how a voucher works: A family wanting to attend a private school that accepts vouchers files their taxes like every other family. Like all taxpayers, a little over 44 percent of their state income tax goes to support the education of all of Indiana’s students through a fund called Tuition Support. The family that qualifies and wants to send their student to a voucher school then fills out a form (the voucher) directing the state to send money from the Tuition Support budget to their private school. This year Indiana will send over $150 million to private schools. The amount of each voucher varies per student, but the average is $4,258.

It is conventional wisdom that the voucher program will only affect big cities. While voucher usage is higher in big cities, the financial effect is felt in every school district because the voucher dollars come out of tuition support, in effect reducing the dollars supporting students in all public schools.

State legislators are quick to point out that Indiana is now spending more on education than it ever has.

That is true and it was true in the 2015 budget and the 2013 budget before that. But our spending is not keeping up with inflation and it is impacted by the increasing number of vouchers being used.

Let’s take a look at Indiana’s educational spending

through the lens of a fictitious student named Fiona Hoosier. In January 2010, Fiona was in kindergarten and now is in the eighth grade. She has attended Logansport schools her whole life and loves being one of just over 4,200 Berries.

From January of her kindergarten year (2010) to January of her eighth grade year (2018), the Consumer Price Index increased by 14.39 percent. This means if Fiona‘s parents had purchased something when she was in kindergarten for $100, it would cost them $114.39 today. If Hoosier paychecks are not 14.39 percent higher in 2018 than they were in 2010, they are falling behind inflation, even though their paychecks might be higher.

Indiana’s tuition support budget has increased over that same period by 10.2 percent. This is well short of inflation. When you look at a per student expense and factor in the dollars that have been sent to private schools as vouchers, Indiana’s Tuition Support has only increased by 7.18 percent per student. That is half the inflation rate! This is at a time when the state’s entire budget has gone up 16.82 percent. Public education has lagged behind in Indiana’s budget over Fiona’s time in school.

When Fiona was in second grade, the state began giving vouchers to private school students. Since then, the voucher program has grown to approximately 35,500 students. The voucher program has essentially created Indiana’s second largest school district without the oversight found in public school districts. Most of these students have never

attended a public school before using a voucher and this year only 274 vouchers were used to leave an F-rated public school.

If the $150 million from tuition support that is used for vouchers was re-distributed to the public schools as part of each district’s basic tuition grant, Fiona’s Logansport School district would have received an additional $619,000 this year.

The impact of the voucher program is not based on how many vouchers are used in your district. It is based on each year’s Voucher Program cost to the Tuition Support budget across the state, regardless of the number of vouchers used within the district. For example, Lebanon Schools lost over $530,000, Plainfield Schools lost over $770,000, and Carmel Schools lost over $2,365,000 this year.

Currently there are 23 school districts where no vouchers are used. They are small districts and the voucher program costs them over $4 million this year combined.

Peru Schools is the largest of these districts and it lost over $321,000.

Here are this year’s losses in Allen County: East Allen County Schools, $1,380,000; Fort Wayne Community Schools, $4,469,000; Northwest Allen County Schools, $1,133,000; and Southwest Allen County Schools, $1,084,000.

To make this complicated issue much simpler, and in honor of Fiona and Pi Day (March 14), think of a loganberry pie. Indiana has baked a smaller pie and expects it to feed a larger number of people. More kids, fewer dollars.

— Phillip Downs is the superintendent of Southwest Allen County Schools.

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Whitley County • April 19, 2018

Historic farms sought for rural preservation award Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Farm Bureau to present award at State Fair Contributed INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Landmarks and the Indiana Farm Bureau are asking for nominations for the 2018 John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation.

The award recognizes the preservation and continued agricultural use of historic farm buildings

in Indiana.

Anyone, including farm owners, can submit a nomination for the Arnold Award, which will be presented during the Indiana State Fair in August. The nomination asks for: • A brief history of the farm and description of its significant historic

structures and features, such as the farmhouse, barns, agricultural outbuildings and landscape elements; • A description of how the farm’s historic agricultural structures are used in day-to-day farming operations, and how they have been preserved or adapted; and

• High-resolution digital photographs of the farm and its preserved historic features.

The award winner receives a handsome outdoor marker, a vehicle pass to the Indiana State Fair and overnight accommodations in Indianapolis for the presentation.

Indiana Landmarks

named the award in memory of John Arnold (1955-1991), a Rush County farmer who successfully combined progressive architectural practices with a deep respect for the natural and historic features of the rural landscape. The John Arnold Award for Rural Preservation honors

those who share a similar commitment to preserving the landmarks and landscape of rural Indiana.

The Arnold Award for Rural Preservation nomination form is available at bit.ly/ArnoldAward18, or by contacting Tommy Kleckner at Indiana Landmarks, (812) 232-4534, tkleckner@indianalandmarks.org. Deadline for nominations is 5 p.m., June 15.

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Whitley County • April 19, 2018

YESTERDAY One year ago Smith-Green Community Schools’ Business Manager Todd Fleetwood announced he would be leaving SGCS for the same position at Whitley County Consolidated Schools. Fleetwood served as the business manager at SGCS for seven years.

Gunner Smithson, age 7, won the HYWAY State Championship in the 52-pound weight class, qualifying him for nationals later in April.

Smithson was a first grader at Churubusco Elementary School.

The Whitely County Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Whitley County opened a new welcoming center in downtown Columbia City. The new facility featured a visitor’s center.

Churubusco’s boys track team won its own invitational, scoring 157.5 points, a blow-out compared to its closest opponent, Elkhart with 82.5 points.

Columbia City won the county golf match held at Eel River Golf Course, scoring a 163 compared to Churubusco’s 170 and Whitko’s 203.

10 years ago Gretchen Meinzen, an eighth grader from Churubusco Middle School, finished runner-up in the area Spelling Bee in Fort

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These Future Farmers of America from Churubusco High School display the trophy they won at Reynolds, where they placed first in a field of eight teams in livestock judging in 1968. From left are Dave Johnson, Gary Bonar, Roger Berry, Danny Zeigler and Walter Paxson, ag teacher and FFA advisor.

Wayne.

The SADD Experience is a local concert that the Whitley County Youth Council of Drug Free Indiana put together to provide a safe outing for all area high school students at the Fun Center (Paige’s Crossing). The event would feature a concert by three teenage bands from Churubusco and Whitko.

Mark and Jan Boylen and Mark and Lyuda Rozenburg announced the engagement of their children, Adrianne Boylen and Eric Rozenburg.

Churubusco’s boys track team won its own invitational for the first time.

Dr. Dionne Hladin and

Dr. Richard Zollinger purchased the Gillion, Zollinger, and Hladin dental practice from Dr. Russ Gilliom, who started the practice in 1978. The office would now be known as Churubusco Family Dentistry. Zollinger joined Gilliam in 1985 and Zollinger in 1994. The dentistry had 22 full and part time employees.

15 years ago Columbia City Democrats from Northeast Indiana gathered for the annual Third District Dinner at the Eagles’ Nest.

It was the second year the event was held in Columbia City, which was centrally located in the relatively

new congressional district.

The Churubusco Rotary Club was offering two adult scholarships.

Churubusco area residents wanting to better themselves in the workplace and who were going to a two- or four-year college or trade school could apply.

The fund was established by the late Everett Jones, a local banker, and since that time, the Rotary added funds to keep the scholarship going.

Christine Lewis and Adam Jay Neireiter announced their engagement to be married.

Rachel Eyermann received the Girl Scout Gold Award, the top recognition. She had been a girl scout for 13 years.

Churubusco sophomore pitcher Chase Gaff drew the attention of the Chicago White Sox, with a scout in the stands watching him play in the Eagles’ win over Carroll. Gaff threw an 85 mile-per-hour fastball for the scout, Dave Fieroved.

Aaron and Kim Rapp announced the birth of their son, Aaron.

25 years ago New postmaster Dan Brown was ready to take his post in Churubusco, beginning April 28, 1993.

The new “Welcome to Churubusco” signs were completely done and

installed. The signs were the original brainstorm of the local Chamber of Commerce and were entirely funded by the local VFW. Pamela Smith was one of 54 individuals selected statewide to participate in Parnters in Policymaking, a training sponsored by COVOH Foundation and funded by a grant from the Indiana Governor’s Planning Council for People with Disabilities.

Kindergarten orientation was held and the local Lions Club held its free health screening and diabetes testing in conjunction with the orientation.

Bert McLauglin was named to the Indiana High School North All-Star Football Squad. While at Churubusco High School, Bert was the school’s all-time leading passer in yards, completions and touchdowns. He would be one of two quarterbacks for the North team.

McLaughlin was also selected as one of 12 basketball players to participate in the first Northeast Indiana versus Northwest Ohio All-Star game.

50 years ago Seventy-five people, mostly demonstrators to the cleaning and clearing of Blue River, appeared at a hearing in Columbia City. The hearing was

conducted by a joint board, including representatives from Allen, Whitley and Noble counties. Blue Lake residents were hoping for early cleaning and clearing of Blue River to alleviate flooding at the lake.

The year 1968 was the year for Churubusco residents to “come home.”

Plans were underway for the “biggest and best homecoming event yet,” according to CHS Alumni Association President Charles E. Jones, Class of 1956.

A preliminary report on the study of Smith-Green Community Schools was given to the school board by a team of Ball State University researchers. The team made the study to aid the board in new building plans, which would be developed in a year or so, board members said.

Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Bowers announced the birth of their daughter, Karen Elaine, born at the Whitley County Hospital.

Churubusco library chose Robin Allman to be the “librarian for a day” in observance of National Library Week.

Bangs store offered several specials that week, including a blanket bags for 98 cents, 18 spring clothes pins for 25 cents, sneakers for $1.98, and rugs for $2.77.

WHITLEY COUNTY JAIL BOOKINGS KPC News Service The following people were booked into the Whitley County Jail: • Debbie Kelley, 32, of Albion, was arrested April 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, for a body attachment (civil matter).

• Kristin Dilley, 41, of Claypool, was arrested April 7 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.

• Christopher Sargent, 28, of New Haven, was arrested April 7 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation.

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• Jason McCoy, 44, of Lowell, was arrested April 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.

• Haley Leach, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested April 9 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.

• Jonas Koogler, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested April 9 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, visiting a common nuisance, OWI per se and OWI controlled

substance.

• Cody Miller, 22, of South Whitley, was arrested April 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with domestic battery.

• Nichole Eckert, 44, of Silver Lake, was arrested April 9 by the Churubusco Police Department, charged with driving while suspended prior, theft, OWI per se and her second OWI. • Christopher White, 34, of Churubusco, was arrested April 10 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with theft and criminal trespass.

• Jacob Coyle, 22, of Larwill, was arrested April

11 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance.

• Ernest Dragoo, 46, of Warsaw, was arrested April 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation.

• Scott Luce, 54, of Kendallville, was arrested April 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

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Whitley County • April 19, 2018

The history of Methodist, Brethren churches in Churubusco Contributed Editor’s note: Join Churubusco United Methodist Church Sunday, April 22, as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the merger of Methodists and Evangelical United Brethren denominations.

Smith Township’s first church was erected approximately in 1848 at Concord Corners. Some from the Methodist faith living in the community and those from distant areas gathered to worship there. Because of the distance and mode of travel, it became increasingly difficult to maintain regular attendance.

A new congregation was forming and met in the first one-room school building, located on South Main Street in the town of Franklin-Union. This could have been a private home because the first school building was not built until 1875, a two-story building at a cost of $4,000.

Franklin Union was located on Goshen Road, about 15 miles north of Fort Wayne.

Later, the town was renamed as Churubusco (November, 1847) after the victorious battle fought in Churubusco, Mexico.

At the close of the Civil War in 1865, returning veterans and the establishment of new, young families led to the decision to construct a new church building on North Main Street. The work for the new church began when three young farmers, two of whom had recently returned from serving under General Ulysses S. Grant, met one spring morning to begin cutting timber for the new building

— Jesse Keene, Abe Krider and Thomas McGuire, one African-American and two Euro-Americans.

Gathering in McGuire’s woods, they drew straws to determine who would strike the first blow to a poplar tree. McGuire, who is Ruth Beavers Nestle’s grandfather, was the winner. A small group who called themselves United Brethren, soon joined these men, including Nathan Beavers, Nestle’s paternal grandfather. As the three farmers continued to cut timber for the church, the community responded with labor and donations. In 1871, construction of the new building began. After three years of untiring effort with construction, the United Brethren building, located at the corner of Main and Tully streets, was dedicated in 1874. The building is now occupied by Christ Community Church, and before that, Bible Believers Church.

This congregation invited the Methodist Episcopal and the Baptist congregations to hold their worship services in their new building until each could build their own place of worship. The church bell was bought on Aug. 8, 1874, at a cost of $251.74.

The Methodists in the area were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Coesse. Again, because of the distance, it was difficult for some members to attend regularly. The idea that Churubusco should have its own Methodist church began to develop. In 1872, the Methodists of the

community began meeting at the one-room school house on South Main Street. Worship services were held at the school house. When the school was not available, they would schedule services in the United Brethren church. From 1876-78, the Methodists erected a brick church on Whitley Street. The congregation continued to be sent a new minister each year or two. Those assigned to work with the Methodist congregations were circuit riders and later ordained ministers.

Around 1915-16, the Methodist minister and the trustees planned for a new church. The old church on Whitley Street was sold to the school board for $1,200. During the construction of the new building, where St. John Bosco Catholic Church is currently located, services were held in the school house until the dedication of the “beautiful temple” in October 1917, later to be named Faith Methodist Church. The parsonage on Whitley Street was sold in 1920 and a lot was brought near the new church to build a parsonage.

The United Brethren and Episcopal churches survived through the depression and many other difficult times due to strong faith and parishioners.

In 1939, the Methodist Episcopal South and Methodist Protestant churches merged to form the Methodist denomination.

Seven years later, in 1946, the Evangelical United Brethren Church denomination was formed when

Evangelical and United Brethren churches merged.

By 1956, the two buildings of the Methodists and the Evangelical United Brethren congregations were becoming too small to house their growing needs. In 1957, Leonard Rapp and his mother, Sabina McGuire Rapp, donated property on the north edge of Churubusco to the Evangelical United Brethren congregation that would allow for continuing growth. Leonard’s father, John, was a brother of George Rapp, Rita Fry Ransom’s maternal grandfather. Sabina’s father was Thomas McGuire.

In November 1960, a dedication was held for the new EUB education unit, which consisted of 13,000 square feet of space, including 10 spacious classrooms, offices, a fully equipped kitchen, a large activities room for youth and a fellowship hall that would be used as a sanctuary until a permanent sanctuary could be completed. The cost of the new building was $150,000, half of which was raised before the project started.

The Methodist church was also making plans in 1960 to undergo expansion, remodeling or relocation, whichever seemed to best coincide with their financial situation.

In 1968, the answer for both churches’ expansion needs evolved when the governing groups of EUB and Methodists merged the two denominations. By early 1971 and after much study and careful planning,

by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with theft.

• Michael Hill, 31, of Chicago, was arrested April 12 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance and possession of

marijuana.

• Nathan Wildey, 43, of Columbia City, was arrested April 12 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with huffing.

• Sandy Walter, 41, of Auburn, was arrested April 13 by the Whitley County

Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to appear.

• Daniel Fredbloom, 24, of Fort Wayne, was arrested April 13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation.

the EUB and Methodist churches in Churubusco made the decision to merge to form the Churubusco United Methodist Church.

The new church would be located at the north church site, 750 N. Main St. The 1968 merger left many small towns, like Churubusco, with more than one United Methodist Church. Mergers to form one larger congregation were not uncommon in the 1970s; however, the merger resulting in the establishment of the Churubusco United Methodist Church was one of the few successful ones.

Those involved in planning the merger attribute much of the success to the relationship between the pastors of the two churches. These churches had worked together through the years on a number of projects, including Vacation Bible School. Reverends Kistler and Pritchett continued to encourage the relationship.

As the churches began exploring the possibility of a merger, a five-member committee from each church was appointed to meet and discuss the issues involved. Members from the Evangelical congregation were Leonard Hazen, David Barnhart, Sylvelda McCoy, Bernice Bonar and Douglas Lock-

wood. Members from the Methodist congregation were Vic Barcus, Harry Blessing, Beulah Allman, Pepper Kirtley and Norma Boggs.

These two committees met Oct. 20, 1970, to begin discussions on a new name for the merged congregation. On Jan. 3, 1971, a ceremony commenced with the north church members marching downtown and uniting with the Methodist members. A farewell service was held at the Methodist Church and the new congregation, along with the Nazarene and Catholic congregations, marched back to the north church for a uniting ceremony. Later, a lunch was served by the Catholic church.

Beginning in early 1974, estimates for building the new sanctuary were underway, as well as a building fund crusade. This new addition was completed and the cornerstone for the present sanctuary of the Churubusco United Methodist Church was laid in September 1974. One year later, the new addition was dedicated.

Mary Coulter, Ruth Nestle, United Methodist Sunday School Peacemakers Class and Chuck Mathieu provided information for this article.

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• Kyle Smith, 37, of Columbia City, was arrested April 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, for a body attachment (civil matter).

• Dustin Lowrance, 20, of Columbia City, was arrested April 11 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI and OWI controlled substance.

• Frederick Ray, 69, of Columbia City, was arrested April 12 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se.

• Matthew Terry, 30, of Beech Grove, was arrested April 12 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

• Mario Ruff, 36, of Merriville, was arrested April 12 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

• Jordan Allen, 19, of Columbia City, was arrested

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Whitley County • April 19, 2018

Columbia City wins county golf match

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Columbia City’s Telly Varga and Whitko’s Britton Baldridge converse during the county golf meet with Churubusco at Eagle Glen Golf Course last week.

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s boys golf team won the Whitley County meet by a landslide last week on a blistery evening at Eagle Glen Golf Course.

“It was a struggle tonight for most on the back nine and the cold, wet conditions, but we were able to get two wins and will aim to get better,” said Columbia City head coach Andrew Thompson.

The Eagles scored a

171, compared to Whitko’s 217 and Churubusco’s 239.

Columbia City was led

by Spencer McCammon who scored a 36. Churubusco was led by Wyatt Johnson with a 49 and Kaleb Busz led Whitko with a 45.

“Spencer had a great performance shooting even par for the first match of the year,” Thompson said.

Other scorers for Columbia City were Nick Decker (46), Lawson Hahn (47), Wyatt Krider

(48) and Evan Hochstetler (57).

Other scorers for Churubusco were Taylan Yontz (59), Cole Hart (64), Tyler Miller (67), Evan Pisarsky (72) and Alan Resler (92).

Other scorers for Whitko were Dale Reiff (56), Cade Bechtold (57), Kylar Bryant (59), Jonathan Strayer (65) and Britton Baldridge (75).

Columbia City’s junior varsity squad scored a 208 overall, led by Tyler Barnhart with a 46 and Logan Campbell with a 50.

Whitko’s Krull successful at Huntington University

By Travis Stahl

her first college home run. Her eye at the plate has also provided Krull with great patience as she has only struck out seven times.

In high school, Krull played shortstop. At Huntington, she has made the transition to third base which is a position she played some during travel softball. Krull said she is still adjusting to the move and will sometimes revert to her shortstop days.

However, that hasn’t been the biggest change for Krull to start her college career.

“The biggest adjustment has just been the college atmosphere,” said Krull. “It’s a weird hybrid between travel ball and high school. But my teammates and coaches have been great.”

The beginning of the season was a bit of a transition for Krull. She went through the first six games without a hit.

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HUNTINGTON — As a senior last year for the Whitko Lady Wildcats, Kennedy Krull was a great player and helped lead the team to a spot at semi-state.

As a freshman this year at Huntington University, Krull is already showing opponents at the college level she is quite capable of being great there as well.

“I made a great decision coming here,” said Krull, who has started 23 of the team’s 24 games.

“I love the school.”

Krull is starting as a freshman for the Lady Forresters and her bat at the plate has slowed down any facing college pitchers. Krull is hitting 0.304 so far this year. She has scored 10 runs and has seven RBIs. Against St. Mary of the Woods, Krull was 2 for 4 from the plate and smacked

Krull said her goal for the remainder of the season is to keep working at the plate so she doesn’t go through a stretch like that again.

Playing softball at Huntington isn’t the only reason Krull is excited to be at the school. Krull is majoring in history and education. Her goal is to someday be a teacher and eventually a high school principal.

“Mr. Parker (Dave Parker) showed me that’s what I want to do,” said Krull. “He was a big influence on me.”

Parker is a former principal at Whitko High School.

The Lady Forresters are about midway through their conference schedule.

Huntington has upcoming home games against Bethel and Taylor before the team hits the road to face the likes of Spring Arbor and Mt. Vernon Nazarene later this month.

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Whitko graduate Kennedy Krull delivers the ball from third to first base. Krull is enjoying her freshman season at Huntington University.

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Columbia City boys golf hosts Canterbury, 5 p.m.

Columbia City softball hosts Bishop Luers, 5 p.m.

Columbia City tennis hosts Angola, 5 p.m.

Churubusco softball hosts West Noble, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco baseball hosts West Noble, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco tennis at Adams Central, 5 p.m.

Whitko tennis hosts Tippecanoe Valley, 5 p.m.

Whitko baseball at New Haven, 5 p.m.

Columbia City baseball hosts Manchester, 5 p.m.

Columbia City softball at Churubusco, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco golf hosts Manchester, 4:30 p.m.

Whitko softball at Central Noble, 5 p.m.

Whitko baseball at Lakeland, 5:30 p.m.

Columbia City golf at Concordia Invitational, 9 a.m.

Columbia City baseball double header at West Noble, 11 a.m.

Columbia City softball hosts Manchester (double header), 1 p.m.

Columbia City tennis at Wawasee Invitational, 9 a.m.

Columbia City boys track at Goshen Invitational, 9 a.m.

Churubusco softball at Woodlan (double header), 10 a.m.

Churubusco girls track hosts Turtletown Classic (CC and Whitko), 9 a.m.

Churubusco basseball at Manchester tournament, 10 a.m.

Whitko softball at Wawasee Invitational, 10 a.m.

Whitko golf hosts Whitko Invitational, 9 a.m.

Columbia City softball hosts Bellmont, 5 p.m.

Columbia City tennis at Whitko, 5 p.m.

Churubusco softball at Central Noble, 5 p.m.

Churubusco baseball at NECC Tny., TBA Churubusco golf at North Side, 5:15 p.m.

Whitko softball at Northfield, 5:30 p.m.

Whitko baseball at Northfield, 5:30 p.m.

Columbia City golf at Bellmont, 5 p.m.

Columbia City baseball at Bellmont, 5 p.m.

Columbia City softball at Homestead, 5 p.m.

Columbia City tennis at Bellmont, 5 p.m.

Columbia City track at Huntington, 5 p.m.

Churubusco softball at NECC Tny., TBA Churubusco baseball at NECC Tny., TBA Churubusco track hosts Garrett, 4:45 p.m.

Churubusco tennis at Westview, 4:30 p.m.

Whitko softball hosts Huntington, 5:30 p.m.

Whitko track vs. Northfield and Manchester, 5 p.m

Churubusco tennis hosts Central Noble, 4:30 p.m.

Whitko softball at Manchester, 5 p.m.

Whitko baseball at Manchester, 4:30 p.m.

Whitko golf at Rochester, 4:30 p.m.

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meter relay team of Gage Kelly, Joey Leazier, CHURUBUSCO — Joey Emenhiser and Jeb Cold, rainy weather may Parsons came in third have put a damper on with a time of 3:46. the annual Churubusco Churubusco’s 400-meter boys track invitational relay team of Cody Saturday, but the Eagles Murphy Kelly, Trevor prevailed, winning their Holloway and Mason own 12-team Anderson invite with a came in score of 121. second.

SecondAnderson place finished Woodlan fourth in scored 110 the 300 points, hurdles, and followed by second in the Wabash with 110-meter 73, Elkhart high hurdles.

Christian Sam Kiely Academy finished with 65, third in the Monroe two-mile Central NICOLE MINIER run. with 57, Kelly and Cody Murphy gets set to Manchester Emenhiser go down into the blocks with 51.5, placed fifth in the 100-meter dash Garrett with preliminary race at the and sixth in 51.5, Eastlong jump, Churubusco boys track side with respecinvitational.

35, Jimtown tively. Kelly with 25.5, Fremont with jumped 18 feet, 2.75 15, Culver Community inches and Emenhiser with 12 and Blackhawk leaped 17 feet, 4 inches.

Christian with 7.5.

The Eagles’ 3,200The Eagles’ throwers meter relay team of Brayden Simmons and Leazier, Shawn Prater, Eli Garrett Horn scored 36 Lantz and Parsons placed of Churubusco’s points, fifth. as Simmons won both Parsons fame in fifth in the shot put and discus, the 400-meter dash. and Horn placed second in both. Simmons threw Eagles fall to Angola 48 feet in the shot put CHURUBUSCO — and Horn had a toss of Churubusco’s boys and 47 feet, 3.5 inches. In girls track teams fell to discuss, Simmons threw Angola last week. The 166 feet, four inches, and boys fell 86-46 and the Horn recorded a distance girls lost 104-28. of 122-04.

For the boys, Garrett Sam Wood won the pole Horn won the shot put, vault, clearing 13 feet, 6 Brayden Simmons won inches. Brandon Koolvord discus and Sam Wood placed third. Wood also won pole vault and high placed third in high jump, jump for the Eagles. clearing 5 feet, 8 inches, Wood also won the second in the 300-meter 300-meter hurdles, hurdles and third in the and teammate Mason 110 hurdles.

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Sam Keily placed second in the two-mile run, and Eli Lantz came in third in the 800 run.

The boys struggled in the relay events, losing to Angola in the 400, 1,600 and 3,200 relays.

Brandt Parsons finished third in the 400-meter dash.

Mason Anderson finished second in the 200 and third in the 100.

For the girls, Chassie Gallmeier won the discus and placed second in shot put.

Kate Schumann and Sierra Prezmiliski came in second and third in long jump, respectively, and Maggie Burita finished third in pole vault.

Audrey Zeigler and Kilah Smith tied for second in high jump.

Zeigler also finished third in the 300 hurdles and second in the 100 hurdles.

McKenzie Tonkel finished third in the 3,200meter run. Miranda Mallot came in third in the 400-meter dash and Sierra Prezmiliski finished third in the 200-meter dash.

The Lady Eagles also struggled with the relay events, losing all three.

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Churubusco’s boys track team poses for a photo after winning its own invitational for the 11th time in a row.

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Tanner Allen watches the track events while waiting to keep score of the long jump event.

Joey Emenhiser wore a hat and coat in the rain at the mid-April Churubusco Invitational, which typically has much different weather.

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Mason Anderson tries to stay warm before his race at the Churubusco Invitational Saturday.

Simmons signs for track

Churubusco thrower Brayden Simmons signed with NCAA Division I Oakland University, in Michigan, last week.

Simmons is pictured with his family members, from left, Kristie Simmons, Alex Lopez, Neil Simmons, Shelly Diehl, Kaylee Simmons and Mark Diehl. Simmons currently holds the Churubusco school record in discuss at 168 feet, and is also a stand-out competitor in shot put.

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SPORTS IN BRIEF SOFTBALL Whitko 9, Columbia City 4

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitko’s defense prevailed in the Lady Wildcats’ win over county-rival Columbia City April 13.

The Lady Wildcats held Columbia City scoreless through the first two innings, only allowing two runs in the third before shutting down the Lady Eagles in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings.

Columbia City scored two runs in the seventh to make the final score 9-4.

“It was a great game and a great team effort,” said Whitko head coach Michelle Garr.

Ellie Snep got the win on the mound and hit two singles for the Lady Wildcats.

Whitko’s Lexi Hall was on fire with four singles. Emmy Duggins hit two singles and a triple, Anna Ousley tallied two singles, Shi Bradley had a sacrifice bunt, Madison Smith hit a single and Augusta Garr hit a single and had a sacrifice bunt.

Anna Weigold pitched for Columbia City. The Lady Eagles were led at bat

by Ciarra Ivy with a home run, and Delaney Stahl hit a double.

Whitko tallied 13 hits to Columbia City’s 10, and Columbia City had four errors to Whitko’s two.

Columbia City 14, Wawasee 1

SYRACUSE — Columbia City’s softball team took a blow-out win at Wawasee April 10, 14-1, racking up 16 hits.

Anna Weigold was the winning pitcher for Columbia City, taking the mound in all five innings. Ciarra Ivy and Felicity Clawson each

hit home runs for the Lady Eagles. Clawson, Allison Conrad and Anna Weigold each recorded doubles.

The Eagles’ defense played “extremely” well, according to head coach Dan Weigold, commenting on the team’s error-less game.

Hayley Urban scored three runs, Ivy scored twice with two RBIs. Brayden Lickey scored a run, Bella Ross scored twice with two hits and an RBI. Weigold tallied three hits and four RBIs. Clawson also recorded four RBIs. Brooke Ebersole scored one run, and Allison Conrad went 3 for 4 with two singles and a double.

“We played a solid game both offensively and defensively,” coach Weigold said.

“The best part of this team is that everybody is contributing in some way to help us succeed.”

Whitko 12, West Noble 1

LIGONIER — Whitko’s softball team downed West Noble April 11, 12-1.

The game was scoreless in the first inning, but Whitko quickly started its scoring barrage, adding two runs in the second inning, two in the third, four in the fourth and three in the seventh inning. It wasn’t until the bottom of the seventh that Whitko scored its run.

Whitko tallied 17 hits to the Lady Chargers’ six.

Ellie Snep took the win on the mound with 11 strikeouts. Reannon Hopkins hit a single, double and triple with three RBIs. Anna Ousley hit two singles with two RBIs. Lexi Hall hit a single, and Shi Bradley hit an in-the-park home run, as well as a single and two RBIs. Augusta Garr hit a single and triple, Harley Bradley hit a single and

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Tanner Clark watches for a signal from his coach while at-bat.

Madison Smith hit a single.

“It was a good team effort,” said head coach Michelle Garr.

Columbia City 10, Marion 0

COLUMBIA CITY — The Lady Eagles’ softball team took a shut-out win over Marion April 9, 10-0, in five innings.

Columbia City scored four runs in the first inning, and two runs each in the second, third and fourth innings to bring-on the 10-run rule.

Brooke Ebersole was the team’s winning pitcher, throwing four shutout innings, only giving up two hits and recording three strike-outs with two walks.

Anna Weigold finished the last inning, facing three batters.

“We played a solid five innings defensively and came through with some timely hits in very cold conditions,” head coach Dan Weigold said.

NorthWood 4, Whitko 3

NAPPANEE — Whitko’s softball team lost a close game at NorthWood, 4-3, on April 10.

Augusta Garr, in her first high school start as pitcher, along with Ellie Snep, led the team on the mound in the 10-inning loss. Reannon Hopkins hit a single and a double with an RBI. Anna Ousley hit a single, Lexi Hall hit a single, Emmy Duggins hit a single, Ellie Snep hit a single, Madison smith hit a double and Garr hit a single with two RBIs.

Columbia City 7, Garrett 2

COLUMBIA CITY — After a slow start, Columbia City’s softball team had a strong sixth inning to beat Garrett April 11, 7-2.

“We struggled in the first four innings defensively and offensively before regrouping and finishing strong,” said Columbia City head coach Dan Weigold.

The Lady Eagles led 2-1 after the first inning, but struggled to score through

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Columbia City’s players celebrate by the dugout after a strong inning against Wawasee last week.

the next four innings. Meanwhile, Garrett tied the score with a run in the fourth frame.

In the sixth inning, Columbia City rallied to score five runs and win the game, 7-2.

Brooke Ebersole was the winning pitcher for Columbia City. Scoring for the Lady Eagles were Haley Urban (two runs), Ciarra Ivy, Brayden Lickey, Felicity Clawson, Allison Conrad and Delaney Stahl.

Fairfield 7, Churubusco 1

GOSHEN — Churubusco’s softball team lost at Fairfield April 10, 7-1.

The Falcons took a 4-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, taking a 5-0 advantage going into the sixth frame.

Churubusco got on the scoreboard in the sixth, with Mariah Hosted scoring on a hit by Madison Simmons, but Fairfield scored two more runs to make the final score 7-1.

Simmons had two hits, as well as Abigail Erwin.

Amanda Erwin added a hit and Brianna Baughman had a hit as well.

Kara Williams and Bri Brice each pitched three innings.

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Heach coach Rob Bell encourages senior Zach Lonsbury in the Eagles’ game against Wawasee last week.

Churubusco 4, Manchester 3

NORTH MANCHESTER — Churubusco’s softball team beat Manchester in a close game April 11, 4-3.

The Lady Eagles took a 2-0 lead through the fourth quarter, when Manchester scored a run. Churubusco answered by scoring in the top of the fifth. The Lady Squires attempted to rally in the sixth, scoring two runs, but were unable to overcome Churubusco’s defense.

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Junior Bryce Martin delivers a pitch and while junior first baseman Dalton Bell waits to make a move.

Scoring runs for Churubusco were Kurstin Clark, Darian Manth, Abigail Erwin and Brianna Baughman.

Erwin, Madison Simmons and Amanda Erwin each had an RBI. Abigail Erwin led the team in hits with two. Manth, Simmons, Amanda Erwin and Katy Krider all had one hit apiece.

Kara Williams pitched all seven innings with five strikeouts and one walk.

Garrett 5, Churubusco 1

GARRETT — Churubusco’s softball team lost its third game in three days. The Lady Eagles hosted Northeast Corner Conference foe

Garrett, losing 5-1.

Both teams scored all of their runs in the first inning, with Churubusco taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first and Garrett retaliating to take a 5-1 lead in the first frame.

Neither team scored in the rest of the game.

Churubusco had five hits compared to Garrett’s four.

The Lady Eagles tallied three errors to the Lady Railroaders’ one.

Brianna Baughman scored Churubusco’s lone run. Baughman also led the team in hits with two. Other players earning hits were See SPORTS, Page 13

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Kara Williams pitched four innings, earning one strikeout, and Bri Brice pitched two frames, earning two strikeouts.

Concordia 9, Churubusco 4

FORT WAYNE — Churubusco continued last week’s road-game tour of northeast Indiana on Friday, traveling to Fort Wayne to face Concordia Lutheran, falling 9-1.

Concordia scored four runs in the first inning, four in the second and its last run in the third.

Churubusco scored one run in the first inning, and one in the fourth, fifth and seventh frames.

Churubusco had seven hits compared to none for Concordia, but the Lady Eagles recorded four errors.

Madison Simmons led the team in RBIs with two.

Melanie Geiger and Abigail Erwin also had an RBI. Scoring for Churubusco was Simmons, Erwin, Brianna Baughman and Mariah Hosted.

Baughman and Erwin each tallied two hits. Recording one hit were Hosted, Geiger and Darian Manth.

Kara Williams pitched four innings with one strikeout, and Bri Brice pitched two innings.

BASEBALL Whitko 3, Lakewood Park Christian 2

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s baseball team defeated Lakewood Park Christian in a close game, 3-2, on April 12.

The game was scoreless in the first two innings. Whitko got on the scoreboard first, picking up two third-inning runs. Lakewood Park responded with a pair of runs in the fourth, but Whitko scored one last run in the fifth to take the win.

River West was the winning pitcher for the Wildcats, throwing a complete game and only allowing two runs on four hits while striking out eight batters.

Offensively for the Wildcats, Auston Hollowell, Kyle Knutson and Evan Wilson all had hits. Spencer Sroufe had the go-ahead sacrifice-fly in the bottom of the fifth to put the Wildcats ahead for good.

The win brought Whitko’s record to 1-2 on the season.

Churubusco 9, Canturbury 4

FORT WAYNE — Churubusco’s baseball team used a fifth-inning rally to beat Fort Wayne Canterbury April 11, 9-4.

The Eagles trailed 3-0 after the first four innings, but Churubusco got on the scoreboard in the fifth, tallying four runs. The Eagles scored another five runs in the seventh to take a 9-3 lead.

Canterbury scored one run in the last inning to make the score 9-4.

Churubusco had nine hits to Canterbury’s 7.

Parker Curry led the game in hits with three. Dalton Blessing and Issac Smith each tallied two RBIs. Smith pitched five innings with six first-pitch strikes and two strikeouts.

Churubusco 8, Garrett 7

GARRETT — Churubusco’s baseball team rallied in the seventh inning to beat Northeast Corner Conference foe Garrett April 12, 8-7.

Churubusco took a 2-0 lead through the bottom of the second, when Garrett got on the scoreboard with a run. The Eagles scored three more unanswered runs to make the score 5-1, but the Railroaders fought back.

Garrett outscored Churubusco 6-1 from the bottom of the fourth through the sixth inning, taking a 7-6 lead, but the lead wouldn’t last long, as the Eagles scored two runs in the top of the seventh to take the 8-7

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Parker Curry and Dalton Blessing led the team in runs with two piece. Other scorers were Parker Stultz, Colton Anderson, Jake Fulk and Brendon Hilkey.

Hilkey led the team in RBIs with four, and Blessing added an RBI of his own.

Recording hits for Churubusco were: Anderson (2), Curry (2), Hilkey (2), Blake Trostel (1), Blessing (1), Fulk (1) and Issac Smith (1).

Curry earned the win, pitching three innings with three strikeouts. Trostel pitched four innings.

Warsaw 14, Columbia City 12

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s baseball team lost a high-scoring game to Warsaw April 13, 14-12.

Warsaw jumped out to an early 8-0 lead after two innings, but the Eagles didn’t back down, scoring seven runs in the third frame to nearly even the score.

The teams traded runs in the fourth inning. Warsaw scored three runs in the fifth and another in the sixth, giving the Eagles a five-run hill to climb in its last two at-bats.

The Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth, but were unable to catch the Tigers, falling

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Third baseman Jordan Lee throws the ball to first base while shortstop Cam Harris looks on.

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s baseball team lost a close home game to Wawasee, 8-6, after the Warriors ran away with the game in the fifth inning.

Columbia City had a 4-0 lead going into the fifth frame, but the Warriors scored eight runs in the fifth to take the lead, 8-4, and never look back. The Eagles scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Tanner Clark scored two runs for Columbia City. Cam Harris and Bryce Martin each recorded two RBIs. Columbia City tallied six hits to Wawasee’s nine.

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s junior varsity squad lost a difficult game to Wawasee April 11, 20-0. The Warriors scored four runs in the first inning, 12 in the second, three in the fourth and another in the fifth. The Eagles recorded seven errors.

Wawasee 8, Columbia City 6

Wayne 2, Columbia City 1

FORT WAYNE — Columbia City’s baseball team lost a close game to Wayne High School April 9, 2-1.

Wayne scored one run in the first inning and another in the second. The 2-0 score held until the fifth frame, when Columbia City’s

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Wawasee 20, Columbia City JV 0

Snider 12, Columbia City JV 7

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s junior varsity team took a 7-2 lead in the first inning, but was unable to hold it for seven innings, as Snider rallied to beat the Eagles 12-7 on April 9.

Columbia City led 7-2 after the first frame, but Snider battled to take the lead back, scoring 10 unanswered runs in the remaining innings.

TENNIS Whitko 4, Maconaquah 1

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s tennis team topped Maconaquah April 11, 4-1.

The Lady Wildcats claimed their first conference

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victory in a fierce battle, with three of the five varsity matches being decided in three sets.

Senior Jackie Werstler won 6-1, 7-5. Junior Kayla Schipper won No. 3 singles 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.

The No. 1 doubles duo of Janna VanCuren and Mahkinsey Myers won 1-6, 6-4, 6-3; and the No. 2 doubles duo of sophomores Katherine Ousley and Izzy Rayner won in a long match, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3).

On the junior varsity side, junior Lilly Owsley was victorious at No. 2 singles, 8-2, and freshman Maddie See SPORTS, Page 16

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Community Calendar 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/2017national-day-of-prayer-5k.

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• 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.

• The Tim Dice benefit pancake breakfast is 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Burr Oak Baptist Church, 501 W. C.R. 200 South in Albion. The event is a fundraiser to help the family with medical bills incurred in Dice’s battle with cancer. Donations will be taken and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the Dice family for medical expenses.

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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.

• The Lincoln Day Dinner, hosted by the Whitley County Republican Party, begins at 5 p.m. at the Eagle Glen Event Center in Columbia City. Keynote speaker will be Todd Rokita, congressman and candidate for U.S. senate. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $45 per person and a table of eight sponsorship is $350.

RSVP to Laurell Schroeder at 248-9764 or email laurell.hodges@yahoo.com.

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.

• Wednesday morning Crooked Lake Ladies Golf League Call-Out is 9 a.m. at Crooked Lake Golf Course’s clubhouse. If the weather cooperates, the group will play a practice round.

Call or text Mary Ann Anderson for more information, 609-0736.

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• The VFWA is hosting a cookout, noon until food is gone, at the Veterans of Foreign War Post 3846, 109 N. Main St., Churubusco. The meal includes a breaded 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.

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• 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 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.

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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.

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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 4

• “Once on This Island,” the musical, will be performed by Churubusco High School’s theater department, 7 p.m. in the Jason Smith Auditorium at Churubusco High School. Tickets are on sale for $9 apiece. Contact any cast member for tickets or reserve tickets by calling 693-1682.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

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• An all-you-can-eat sausage and pancake breakfast, hosted by the Whitley County Council on Aging, is 6:30-10 a.m. The cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children and six and under is free. The breakfast will be served at the Woodlands Senior Center in Columbia City.

• “Once on This Island,” the musical, will be performed by Churubusco High School’s theater department, 7 p.m. in the Jason Smith Auditorium at Churubusco High School. Tickets are on sale for $9 apiece. Contact any cast member for tickets or reserve tickets by calling 693-1682.

Tickets will also be available at the door.

• The second annual Health and Wellness Day, a free event for the entire family, is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 8962 N. County Road 300 West, at the Noble/Whitley county line in Ormas.

There will be freebies, pet adoptions, safety demonstrations, blood donations, and more.

The event is sponsored by the Ormas Baptist Church.

• Free airplane rides for children will be offered with Experimental Aircraft Association members. Come to Gate 7 at the DeKalb County Airport, 2710 County Road 60, Auburn, 9 a.m.-noon. Parents/guardians must be present to complete registration forms. The goal is to spark an interest in aviation in the children who attend. For more information, visit VAA37.org.

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• 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

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• Free airplane rides for children will be offered with Experimental Aircraft Association members. Come to the Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne, 9 a.m.-noon.

Parents/guardians must be present to complete registration forms. The goal is to spark an interest in aviation in the children who attend.

For more information, visit EAA2.org.

May 22

• The Whitley County Educational Forum, hosted by the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center at The Center for Whitley County Youth in Columbia City, allows attendees to hear from local school superintendents about issues facing their school corporations this year and in the years ahead.

The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch.

RSVP to office@whitleychamber.com.

May 25

• The CCHS Honors Convocation begins at 8:30 a.m. at Columbia City High School.

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.

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• 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.

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• 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 20182019 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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SPORTS from Page 13 Eloph won her match at No. 3 singles, 8-2.

Warsaw 4, Columbia City 1

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s girls tennis team fell to a competitive Warsaw squad April 12, 4-1.

The No. 1 doubles team of Jayma Acres and Hannah Behm won a three-set match, 1-6, 6-2, 6-2, to score the Lady Eagles’ lone point.

In No. 2 doubles, Halie Cearbaugh and Bailee Yount fell 6-0, 6-1. Grace Cotter lost in No. 1 singles 6-1, 6-1.

Olivia Campbell fell 6-1, 6-0 in No. 2 doubles, and Lydia Morgan lost in No. 3 singles, 6-0, 6-0.

In junior varsity action, Kelci Gilbert and Sam Barcus lost 8-1. Erin Wight and Taylor Tinsley dropped an 8-1 match. Isabelle Kreienbrink fell 8-0 and Grace Newton lost 8-0. Addie Bishop fell by an 8-3 score. In exhibition play, Grace Martinez and Payton Hull fell 8-3. Isabelle Hatfield and Callee Banuelos lost 8-0, and Olivia Wegner and Courtney Weigel fell 8-0.

West Noble 4, Whitko 1

LIGONIER — Whitko’s tennis team lost to West Noble in its season opener in Ligonier April 9, 4-1.

Winning for the Wildcats was Kayla Schipper at No. 3 singles, who defeated Zarelia Guzman, 6-1, 6-1. In the junior varsity match, Lilly Owsley beat Nicole Byers, 8-3.

Northfield 3, Whitko 2

WABASH — Whitko’s girls tennis team fell in a close, windy match at Northfield, 3-2. Winning for the Lady Wildcats were senior Jackie Werstler at No. 1 singles, 6-3, 6-0, and junior Kayla Schipper at No. 3 singles, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2.

In junior varsity action, senior Blair Creamer won at No. 1 singles, 8-6.

Manchester 4, Columbia City 1

NORTH MANCHESTER — Columbia City’s girls tennis team fell to Manchester April 11, 4-1.

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Kendall Longenbaugh sprints to the finish in the 100-meter dash.

The No. 1 doubles team of Hannah Behm and Jayma Acres picked up the team’s lone point, winning in a three-set match by a score of 0-6, 6-1, 6-1.

Halie Cearbaugh and Baylie Yount fell 6-0, 6-3 in No. 2 doubles. Olivia Campbell lost 6-0, 6-2 in No. 1 singles, Grace Cotter lost 6-1, 6-1 in No. 2 doubles, and Lydia Morgan fell 6-4, 6-3 in No. 3 singles.

In junior varsity action, Isabelle Kreienbrink fell 8-3, Grace Newton lost 8-1, Sam Barcus dropped an 8-3 match, and the doubles team of Addie Bishop and Kelsey Gilbert fell 8-3.

Erin Wight and Taylor Tinsley won their junior varsity doubles match, 8-6.

GOLF Indian Springs 170, Wawasee 226

COLUMBIA CITY — The Indian Springs Middle School boys golf team started the season with a convincing win over Wawasee at Eagle Glen Golf Course in a frigid match April 10, 170-226.

The team total score of 170 was the best team score of any team coached by Mark Green in his three years at ISMS. “The guys really played well in some pretty cold and windy conditions,” Green said. “We have a very talented team again this year, so I am excited to see how they

Mackenzie Martin arches her back over the bar in high jump in a chilly home meet last week.

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Doug Hill races past an East Noble opponent in the 100-meter dash in a home meet last week.

improve as the season goes on.”

Eighth grader Sam Bledsoe led the Eagle Stars as medalist with a score of 40. Following him was seventh grader Andrew Hedrick with a 41 and sixth grader Kam Hoag with a 44.

Other scores in the top five were Alex Hedrick with a 45 and Brendan Cook with a 46.

The ISMS junior varsity team played well and showed signs of improvement from last season. Leading the Eagle Stars was Sawyer Bales with a score of 53, Tobey Krider shot a 56, Sam Eberly scored a 56, Jacob Reiff finished with a 57 and Taelor Robinson scored 68.

Columbia City 170, Norwell 198

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s boys golf team is on a roll, opening the season with back-to-back wins, including a win in the Northeast 8 opener against Norwell, 170-198.

“It was good to get that first NE8 win tonight and we got some decent weather to play in as well,” said head coach Andrew Thompson. “We’re still a little off out the gate here as a team, but we have had a couple solid individual rounds.”

The Eagles were led by

Zach Harker with a 40, Lawson Hahn with a 42 and Nick Decker with a 43. Other Columbia City scores include Spencer McCammon with a 45 and Wyatt Krider with a 49.

“We will keep working and the lower scores will come for the team,” Thompson said.

In junior varsity action, the Eagles beat Norwell 204-239.

Columbia City was led by Evan Hochstetler with a 48 and Logan Campbell with a 49. Other scores include Tyler Barnhart (53), Cameron Hall (54), Nick Hull (55), Telly Varga (64), Michael Johnson (69) and Cameron Smith (69).

Whitko 186, Southwood 194

NORTH MANCHESTER — Whitko’s golf team beat Southwood April 12, 186-194.

Cade Bechtold led the team with a 42, followed by Dale Reiff, who finished with a 45. Kaleb Busz had 48 shots, Jonathan Strayer finished with a 51, Kylar Brant scored a 60 and Storm Baldridge had a 71.

TRACK Whitko hosts North Miami, Tippy Valley

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s boys track team hosted Tippecanoe Valley and North Miami April 10, beating

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Columbia City’s Maddy Hull attempts to clear the bar in pole vault last week, when the boys and girls teams hosted East Noble.

both Three Rivers Conference foes. Whitko scored 92 points, Tippecanoe Valley finished with 44 points and North Miami had 26 points.

The girls split the meet.

Tippecanoe Valley won with a score of 64, Whitko scored 48 and North Miami finished with 37 points.

Lady Wildcats fall to Rochester

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s girls track team fell to Rochester April 12, 86-35.

Highlights for Whitko include B. Keirn winning both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. C. Beck won the shot put. C. Cripe placed second in the 100-meter dash, Lauren Hollenbaugh came in second in long jump, H. Hathaway finished second in

the 800-meter run and Foutz placed second in the two-mile run.

Whitko girls split TRC opponents

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s girls track team split a three-way meet with Tippecanoe Valley and North Miami April 10. Tippy Valley won the meet with 64 points, Whitko placed second with 48 and North Miami came in third with 37 points.

B. Keirn won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. C. Cripe placed second behind Kerin in the 100. Lauren Hollenbaugh finished second in long jump, A. Weeks took second in the 400-meter run and C. Beck placed second in shot put.

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