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NEWS IN BRIEF Teen injured by suspected gunshot By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

WHITLEY COUNTY — The Indiana State Police is investigating an incident involving a juvenile who was injured by a suspected gunshot. According to Ron Galaviz, spokesman for the Indiana State Police, the incident remains under investigation. Officials were called to the 600 block of West State Road 205 at about 6 p.m. Saturday. As of Tuesday the injured 13-year-old was undergoing medical treatment and Galaviz said investigators will speak with him further. The teen’s medical condition is not clear.

Man dies in fiery crash Staff reports

WHITLEY COUNTY — A 33-year-old South Whitley man died in a fiery crash on State Road 205 south of Columbia City Monday evening. According to a report by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Brian Royal was traveling southbound on State Road 205 when he left the east side of the roadway for an unknown reason in the area of 2383 W. State Road 205. The vehicle continued traveling southbound through a grass field, striking two parked farm implements, which caused the vehicle to catch fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

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COLUMBIA CITY —The City of Columbia City has planned a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center later this month. The event will be held Aug. 29, with social time at 12:30 p.m. and the ceremony starting

at 1 p.m. Residents are invited to attend the event, which will be held on the south side of Burnworth Pool, 325 N. Wayne St., Columbia City. Guests are asked to enter from Wayne Street, where parking will be available. “We hope members of the community, who

The $4.2 million project was developed out of a planning process from an Aquatics Facility Task Force that started in 2013. The Columbia City Park Board made the decision to move forward with the center in late 2015. The Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center replaces the 60-year-old Burnworth

Pool with new amenities including two waterslides, zero-entry play structure, 25 meter competition pool, vortex channel, spray features and lily pad walk. “We are so excited to break ground on this major quality-of- life See AQUATICS, Page 3

Emma delivers grand champion cake to Indiana State Fair for judging By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — Many were awed by the towering cake on display at the Whitley County 4-H Fair this year. The fair-themed cake featured carnival games and fair food, stood several feet tall, and was intricately detailed. Unsurprisingly, the cake won grand champion and is competing at the Indiana State Fair this week. Emma Coy started working on her project in April and spent at least 100 hours on the cake. “I wanted to do something like the state fair,” Coy said. “I went to Cedar Point and the Old Settlers Festival to get ideas.” The bottom layer of the cake is carnival games, the second row features food vendors and the third row depicts carnival rides, such as a Ferris wheel. Coy had to keep her cake in a special “cake room” of her house all spring and summer. The “cake

room” is kept at an extra cool temperature to prevent humidity or heat from ruining the cake. Coy has enjoyed being mentored by her older sisters, Molly and Hannah. The Coy sisters are tops in Whitley County 4-H cake decorating, having a champion cake every year since 2002 — 15 years. They learned from their aunt, Cheri Grable, and continued to expand their skills over the years. Though her older sisters have aged out of the 4-H program, Emma, an eight-year member, appreciates the advice and guidance from her sisters. Fairgoers have enjoyed the Coy cakes, which have had various themes, such as a campsite, farms, Cinderella and traditional wedding cakes. “It’s a tradition for us,” said their mother, Jennifer Coy. “I think people appreciate the cakes See CAKES, Page 3

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Emma Coy touches up her grand champion cake after transporting it to the Indiana State Fair Sunday.

Lundy starts pastorate at Churubusco United Methodist Pastor is also the chaplain for 122nd Fighter Wing By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia�com

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Kent Lundy is the new pastor at Churubusco United Methodist Church. He was formerly the associate pastor at Columbia City UMC.

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have been so supportive of this project, will come and be a part of this groundbreaking event,” said Parks and Recreation Superintendent Mark Green. “So many citizens have worked tirelessly to bring this facility to fruition and we want the opportunity to celebrate with them.”

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CHURUBUSCO – Kent Lundy has taken over as the new pastor at the Churubusco United Methodist Church, but he is wearing two hats. While serving as the pastor in ’Busco, Lundy also serves his country as the chaplain for the 122nd Fighter Wing in Fort Wayne. “I am a uniform wearing major in the U.S. Air Force serving as a traditional guardsman,” he said. As a traditional guardsman, Lundy goes to the Air Force base in Fort Wayne one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Lundy joined the Air

Force in 2006, but his decision was not without struggle. “God and I wrestled a lot on that,” he said. “I was 38 when I raised my right hand for the military chaplaincy. I was married at the time, had two young sons and it was a struggle. But a good struggle. I’m grateful for that calling as well.” Before his most recent deployment, he was an associate pastor at the Columbia City United Methodist Church for five years. “When I left [on a deployment] last July, the bishop said, ‘The deployment is your appointment. When you come back from your deployment, after your leave is

up, you’ll have a new church.’” Upon returning, the bishop of Indiana for the United Methodist Church reassigned Lundy to the Churubusco UMC. “In the United Methodist system, we are appointed by the bishop,” he explained. “We serve at the will of the bishop, and we understand that God directs the bishop to place pastors at local United Methodist Churches. So this is a divine appointment that has been assigned by the bishop of Indiana.” Lundy feels like the Churubusco United Methodist Church is a great fit, and a unique fit for his See LUNDY, Page 2

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LUNDY from Page 1 diverse service. “This is a very military friendly church and a military friendly community, and I love it.” Over the next several months, Lundy plans to go on home visits for everyone in the congregation. “I am up to my eyeballs in visits, which is a great thing,” he said. “I’m getting to learn about our folks on their turf, so I’m excited about that. Let’s face it, if I expect them to come weekly to hear me talk at church, the least I can do is get to their house and listen to them talk. I really do believe we are called to be the embodiment of God in our midst, and I’m trying to communicate that by visiting folks.” A calling to the pastorate

From an early age, Lundy sensed a special calling from God to be more than a member of the church. “I went to the Holy Lands when I was in seventh grade as kind of an extra confirmation journey of joining the church, and really felt God calling me to ministry there,” he said. “I am literally born on the same day as the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church is a unification of the United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church on April 23, 1963.” And now, 54 years later, Lundy is the pastor of a strong and caring congregation in the United Methodist Church. Among the church’s outreach programs are a successful food giveaway and food pantry, which serve a combined total of 1,100 Whitley County residents a month, and a nursery school based out of the church. “That’s an incredible outreach,” he said. “Our parking lot is always busy seven days a week, and that’s how it should be.”

’Busco McDonald’s gets fresh look By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s only fast food restaurant with a drive-thru has a new look, and the owners are inviting the community to join the restaurant for a Lobby Remodel Grand Re-Opening Sunday. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the store, located on U.S. 33 on the south side of Churubusco. During the event, customers who dine-in can enjoy half-price food, cake and coffee. Dick and Judy Littlefield have owned the McDonald’s in Churubusco for eight years, and are the owners of several other McDonald’s locations in Indiana, including Avilla, Fort Wayne and Woodburn. “We were never really happy with the lobby decor there, it was very tired,” Dick Littlefield said. The $250,000 update was paid for by the Littlefields, who said they wanted to provide a nice space for its Churubusco patrons. “We have a lot of loyal customers in Churubusco,” Littlefield said. The new look included the removal of the turtle mural/ artwork from the old lobby, but the artwork isn’t gone

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The lobby at the McDonald’s in Churubusco has a new look, with updated seating areas.

from Churubusco, it has been donated to the Churubusco History Center, along with many other local artifacts and memorabilia. The history center is located at 108 W. Washington St., and is open Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Littlefield said the new lobby is more technologically advanced, with more places for people to plug in their laptops, and wiring for new McDonald’s kiosks. Unlike many national franchise owners, the Littlefields

take pride in supporting the community through both monetary and food donations. After a bus crash that left many people stranded in Churubusco, the Littlefields provided food to the visitors until their new bus arrived. They’re also sponsoring food and four holes in the Churubusco Chamber Golf Outing later this month. “We’re very involved in the community and people say they appreciate that,” Littlefield said.

A turtle painted as Ronald McDonald is still used as decor at the Churubusco McDonald’s. Other turtle murals and memorabilia were donated to the Churubusco History Center.

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S. Whitley doctor arrested for dealing By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY – In a high-profile case, Dr. James Hanus, 67, of South Whitley, appeared with two lawyers for his initial hearing in Whitley County’s Circuit Court Monday morning. Hanus faces six charges: two counts of dealing in a schedule II controlled substance, class B felonies; two counts of dealing in a schedule II controlled substance, level 2 felonies; and two counts of dealing in a controlled substance by a practi-

Charges filed after lengthy investigation by multiple agencies tioner, level 4 felonies. Hanus surrendered to authorities folowing an investigation of more than 2.5 years. Hanus was a family practice physician with offices in South Whitley. He was taken into custody July 26 and released on a $100,000 cash bond. The charges allege that between August 2012 and October 2016, Hanus dealt substantial sums of controlled substances without a legitimate

medical purpose. Schedule II controlled substances are drugs that are considered to have a high potential for abuse or addiction. They Hanus include drugs like methadone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, oxycontin, and fentanyl.

Investigators from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, ISP, Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud unit and DEA participated in extensive surveillance and undercover operations during the 2.5-year period. In October 2016, law enforcement officials applied for, obtained and executed a search warrant at his home and office. At that time, Hanus voluntarily surrendered his federal registration that allows practicing

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Molly Coy was the sweepstakes winner at the Indiana State Fair in 2011. The Coy sisters pose for a photo with the judge. From left are Emma, Molly and Hannah Coy.

physicians to prescribe controlled substances. Sigler thanked Attorney General Curtis Hill, the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police, and the agents, diversion investigators and intelligence analysists with the DEA. “This is a tremendous example of teamwork and turning generations of families into addicts, every effort must be made to ensure that our medical caregivers are operating with

the bounds of the law.” Class B felonies carry a potential sentence of between 6-20 years, while Level 2 felonies carry a sentence of between 10-30 years. Level 4 felonies have a sentencing range of 2-12 years. In other circuit court news •Danny Lakes Jr., 32, of Riverdale, Ill., appeared for an initial hearing. Lakes is charged with seven counts: level two felony dealing See COURT, Page 9

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Hannah Coy, the oldest of the Coy sisters, is pictured with her large wedding cake at the Indiana State Fair about 10 years ago.

CAKES from Page 1 but they don’t always know what they go through. They have had to sacrifice a lot of their time, when they might rather be at the lake or spending time with their friends, they’re working on their cakes.” Emma will find out on Friday how she did at the State Fair. Her goal is

to win the Sweepstakes award like her sister Molly did in 2011. The project that wins the Sweepstakes is the top project in the state. Those who have projects at the state fair can send photos and results to Editor Nicole Minier at nminier@kpcmedia. com.

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Emma Coy created many little pieces to put on her champion cake.

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AQUATICS from Page 1 venue,” said Mayor Ryan Daniel. “We are especially appreciative to those in our community who put forth the dollars and the support it took to make this project a reality.” Major donors to the project include the Russel and Evelyn Fahl Family, Dekko Foundation, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority, Lutheran Health, Community Foundation of Whitley County, City of Columbia City and many private contributions. The project is designed and engineered by Martin Riley Architects – Engineers and aquatics consulting firm Counsilman Hunsaker. “The Russell and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics

Center is a project that will truly impact the residents of Whitley County,” said Michael Galbraith, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s director of The Road to One Million. “It’s inspiring to see so many organizations and Northeast Indiana residents come together to support a project that will improve quality of life and help our region attract and retain talent. It’s clear that in order to grow our region, we must offer both quality employment and quality of place for our residents.” The Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center was one of many projects included in The Road to One Million regional plan and funded by the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative.

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PARADE OF CHAMPIONS

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4-Hers who were champions with their projects in the 4-H Center were recognized during the annual Parade of Champions.

Achievement Books: Sarah Palmer, senior champion; Mackenzie Miller, junior champion

Several of the 42 10-year members were honored at the Parade of Champions. Ten-year members are: Heath Atkins, Katie Bridegam, Darian Farber, Majenica Geiger, Bradley Johnson, Dayna Kyler, Peyton Miller, Claire Reiff, Mackie Sheets, Alexus Sroufe, Erin Trabert, Ethan Van Wagner, Caleb Waugh, Thomas Willyard, Isabel Braun, Ashlee Brommer, Katelynn Gaff, Jack Hall, Chase Johnson, Kaleb Laux, Devin Minier, Olivia Schilling, Mahaley Shepherd, Ethan Staton, Crystal VanHouten, Anna von Seggern, Landen Waugh, Noah Zeigler, Abigail Brelage, Elise Cormany, Michael Garcia, Megan Hinen, J.T. Kilgore, Audra Marken, Sarah Palmer, Lexie Schuman, Emma Smith, Madyson Stricker, Ryan Vance, Caleb Wakeman and Jessica Weitfeldt.

Arts and Crafts-fine arts: Bailie Brown, advanced; Veronica Loeffler, intermediate; Gabrielle Loeffler, beginner

Arts and Crafts-other: Baylie Roberts, advanced; Maggie Kauffman, intermediate; Mackenzie Miller, beginner

Bowling beginner: Brianna Ferrell, high game; Aydin Good, high series; Makenzie Miller, most improved

Dane Drew presented the Whitley County Farm Bureau Scholarship to Dayna Kyler.

Kelley Sheiss received the Adult Leadership Award prior to the Parade of Champions.

Aquatic Science: Luke Ramer

Bicycle: Justin Johnson, senior; Elijah Braun, junior

Bowling intermediate: Brianna Eiler, high game; Gavin Good, high series; Noble Hinen, most improved Recycling: Eleanor Schmitt, beginner; Courtney Johnson, intermediate

Cat Poster: Wyatt Fest, beginner; Lena Alt, intermediate

Bowling advanced: Erin Trabert, high game; Heath Atkins, high series; Leonie Trabert, most improved Dog Poster: Isabella von Seggern, Level 2; Aleeya Cramer, Level 1

Crops: Kameron Laux, soybeans and oats; Brianna Ferrell, alfalfa and wheat

Electric: Austin Hall, advanced level 4; Isabel Hunter, advanced level 3; Jason Hunter, Division 4; Bradlyn Malcolm, Division 3; Teeghun Miller, Division 2; Madison Sproles, Division 1 Cake Decorating: Emma Coy, advanced; Lila Ward, intermediate; Ava Ward, beginner

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Demonstration: Cory and Sarah Palmer, senior team; Jessica Weitfeldt, senior individual

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wc Child Development: Sarah Palmer, Level D; Breanna Malcolm, Level C; Megan Heuer, Level B; Madison Sproles, Level A

Collections: Amanda Heck, Division 4; Isabella von Seggern, Division 3; Jacob Gentry, Division 2; Carle Sroufe, Division 1

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RECOGNIZED AT THE WHITLEY CO. 4-H FAIR

Foods-baked product: Sarah Palmer, Level D special diet; Dyra Fry, fruit pie; Maryah Fulk, invent healthy snack; Landon Wakeman, yeast bread; Bailey Green, yeast breadsticks/rolls; Maggie Wolfe, grade 6; Brady Meredith, grade 5; Lydia Yoder, grade 4; Emerly Pursley, grade 3

Forestry: Justin Johnson, independent study; Katie Oelschlager, level 2; Josephine Loeffler, level 1

Goat poster: Kaitlyn Frank, grade 9-12; Kameron Laux, grade 6-8

Genealogy: HelenMarie Ramsey, advanced; HannahLeigh Ramsey, division 3

Entomology: Tim Loeffler, Level 3; Gabrielle Loeffler, Level 2; Josephine Loeffler, Level 1

Food preservation: Sara Peterson, coolded/reduced sugar; Sarah Palmer, frozen entree; Kaitlyn Ness, canned vegetable; Carmen Sproles, freezer jam; Adam Sproles, grade 6; Colby Sproles, grade 5; Carle Sroufe, grade 4; Madison Sproles, grade 3 Gift Wrapping: Emma Coy, advanced; Heather Clark, intermediate

Rocketry: Leonie Trabert, grade 9-12; Jason Hunter, grade 6-8 poster; Hannah Weirick, grade 6-8; Braden Weirick, grade 3-5

Garden: Rozlyn Bishop, poster; Tanner O’Reilly, peppers; Chloe Bolinger, kale; Carle Sroufe, herb Health: Olivia Palmer, level A; Zoe Whitacre, Level B

Home Environment: Garrett Shepherd, level 1; Dayna Kyler, level 2

Geology: Justin Johnson, independent study; Adam Hunter, level 2; Carle Sroufe, level 1

Scrapbooking: Adrienne Klefeker, level 3; Danielle Schuman, level 2; Whitney Hull, level 1

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Microwave Cooking: Felicity Clawson, level C; Nataley Bockelman, level B; Carle Sroufe, level A

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, I have some suggestions and some concerns regarding traffic problems and hazards. For starters I will share two. First there is the location of a portable stop sign on the westbound road entering the Walmart parking lot from State Road 109. It is situated so when people stop they block traffic coming from parking lot along the garage side of Walmart. Moving the sign to the other side of intersection would make more sense. Come on Walmart, do it. My other traffic concern is at the intersection of State Road 9 and the east turn into Kroger shopping center. There are multiple entrances, many close to the light. At busy times it is dangerously hectic. Widening the road into the business

area could perhaps allow for easier left and right turns. Perhaps there could be less accesses to the various businesses as well, especially close to the light. I was disappointed to see that the lovely wildflower meadow on the southeast side of U.S. 30 was mowed without letting the flowers form seed. The flower meadow was more pollinator friendly than just mowed grass. We can learn from Texas where most highway borders are not mowed til wildflowers go to seed. It is beautiful and ecologically more productive. Just some thoughts from a Columbia City resident who is proud of her city and wants it to be the best it can be. Terri Christl Columbia City

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’Busco doing ‘stellar’ work as Stellar grant finalist Our view We want to applaud the Town of Churubusco on its pursuit of the Stellar Communities grant. Earlier this summer, the community learned it is a finalist for the 2017 Stellar Communities Designation Program. Churubusco, along with Culver and Union City, is being considered for the division 2 category, which covers communities with populations under 6,000. As finalists, Churubusco will receive a planning grant to create or build upon existing local strategic investment plans. This includes providing details about proposed projects, including the partnerships and funding sources that will support them. In September, the state

will send representatives to tour each of the finalists’ municipalities before making a decision on the winners in October. The whole point of the process is to help rural communities build comprehensive plans that encourage community groups to work together to create a place that fosters growth and quality-of-place for generations to come. The program, launched in 2010, has made more than $58 million in investments to date, with funding coming from the Indiana Housing and Community Economic Development Authority, the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, If Churubusco wins the grant, the town will be

pursuing several projects, including the expansion and renovation of the Churubusco Public Library, owner-occupied residential rehabilitation grants, reconstruction of Mulberry Street and its feeder roads, phase two of the town’s Main Street revitalization plan, trail signs at Churubusco Park and a mural on the side of the Churubusco News building. Applying and partici-

pating in such a program is no small undertaking. In fact, it took so much extra attention that the town’s clerk-treasurer, Madalyn Sade-Bartl, stepped down from other engagements so that she could devote more time to the pursuit of this grant for the community. The town’s dedication to finding ways to improve its quality of place and remain a community for generations is admirable. We hope the Stellar Communities representatives have an opportunity to witness the commitment the community and its leaders is willing to make in itself. The efforts should foster greater community pride and, ideally, additional community investment.

Banks: Fulfilling promises to our veterans While health care, tax reform and national security have dominated the headlines in 2017, significant progress is being made on another critical policy area. Working with the Trump administration, Congress has taken several important steps to prioritize our veterans and improve the care and benefits they receive. For too long, the Department of Veterans Affairs has struggled with long wait times, backlogs, below average care and even employee misconduct. While the vast majority of VA employees are hardworking and committed professionals, the VA’s sprawling bureaucracy created a dysfunctional system that has failed many of our veterans. Earlier this year, Congress

passed the VA Accountability Act, legislation to help ensure our veterans receive consistent, quality treatment when they enter a VA facility. This measure was signed into law by President Donald Trump in June. The VA Accountability Act will shorten the time it takes to fire a VA employee for misconduct, give the VA Secretary the discretion to both revoke bonuses previously paid to employees engaging in misconduct and reduce pensions of employees found guilty of felonies that influenced their job at the VA. It also provides improved protections for whistleblowers. Mediocrity is unacceptable when it comes to caring for the men and women who have served our country, and

this measure will hold poorly-performing VA employees accountable. It begins the process of changing the culture of the VA. Another step forward for our veterans occurred in April, when President Trump signed into law legislation that extended the Veterans Choice program. The Veterans Choice program allows veterans to receive services outside the VA medical system in their home communities. While additional reforms are needed to improve the Veterans Choice program, this extension ensured veterans were not left with a gap in health care coverage. A third important step occurred earlier this week when the House passed a bipartisan legislative package to expand and extend the GI Bill.

The legislation will remove time restrictions in the GI Bill, enabling recipients to use their GI Bill benefits for a lifetime. The measure includes significant increases in GI Bill funding for reservists, guardsmen, dependents, surviving spouses and surviving dependents. It provides 100 percent GI Bill eligibility to all post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients. It also includes a proposal I authored that would make permanent a pilot program called “VetSuccess on Campus,” which places counselors on college campuses to assist veterans in navigating their GI benefits and charting their higher education path. The original GI Bill transformed our country and afforded an entire generation

of veterans the opportunity to receive an education. This bill will invest in a new generation of veterans as they transition back to civilian life. I am hopeful the Senate will pass this legislation soon and send it to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Our veterans deserve the utmost respect for their service and sacrifice, and part of that respect means fulfilling the promises made to them. While there is more work to be done, actions taken this year send an important message to the men and women who have faithfully served our country. CONGRESSMAN JIM BANKS (IN-3) serves on the House Veterans Affairs Committee.

Reagan’s 11th Commandment becomes moot Can you hear the Gipper’s voice from the wayback machine? “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.” It was former California Republican Chairman Gaylord Parkinson who coined the phrase, and it became President Reagan’s mantra. What we’re seeing on an almost hourly basis, from the emerging Indiana U.S. Senate primary between U.S. Reps. Todd Rokita and Luke Messer and including the White House, is a complete abrogation of the concept. The Grand Old Party and its “big tent” are being

replaced with virulent fratricide. Messer announced this past Wednesday he would enter the Senate race and pose a challenge to Democratic U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly next year. It came after weeks of needling by Rokita, who conducted a whisper campaign against Messer that he actually lives in an affluent Washington suburb, and took aim at his wife’s lucrative legal work for the city of Fishers where she makes about $20,000 a month. The rumor mill spun that Messer might skip the race to stay on a House

leadership track where he is fifth in ranking. There was an IndyStar story about how Rokita’s line of attack against Messer had been edited into the latter’s Wikipedia page. In turn, Messer has accused Rokita of planting the Associated Press story of Jennifer Messer’s part-time income, though my sources tell me that the divisions within the Hamilton County Republican Party have become a

fountain of innuendo and spite. “For months, Todd Rokita has spread lies and half-truths about my family, claiming we are not Hoosiers and attacking BRIAN my wife’s legal HOWEY career,” Messer said. “He started by planting misleading news stories and whispering distortions in back rooms. This past weekend, he lifted the veil and directly attacked my wife and family in a television interview.” Messer added, “Todd’s

attacks are especially remarkable because we’ve known each other for 29 years. We went to Wabash College together. Later, we served together in the Indiana Statehouse. It’s clear that he will do and say almost anything to advance his political career. Apparently, truth or integrity won’t get in the way.” Tim Edson, a campaign consultant for Hoosiers for Rokita, explained last week, “Todd had nothing to do with the Associated Press reporting, and neither Todd nor the campaign has attacked Luke Messer’s family.

Luke Messer is pounding the table and feigning outrage in an effort to distract from an embarrassing fundraising quarter and the negative stories dogging his campaign.” Greg Pence, Messer’s finance chairman and brother of the vice president, told me last week, “I am disappointed we have two Republican congressmen, one is attacking the other’s family and no one has announced anything yet. I think it’s inappropriate. Todd Rokita has gone ahead and attacked a See HOWEY, Page 7

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Man arrested on child pornography, exploitation charges By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — A 44-year-old Whitley County man was arrested last week on felony charges following a nearly four-month long investigation into various alleged crimes against children. Christopher Davidsen was arrested without incident and was charged with child exploitation and possession of child pornography, level 5 and level 6 felonies, respec-

tively. tion was An undercover invesinitiated in tigation into peer-to-peer late March file sharing conducted by as a result the Indiana State Police of multiple uncovered a large cache tips from of child pornography the National during the execution of Center for a search warrant at the Missing and Davidsen man’s rural Columbia Exploited City residence. Children. Forensic investigators According were able to identify more to a police report by the than 150 images and more Indiana State Police, than two dozen videos of Davidsen admitted to alleged child pornography using thumb drives to on multiple electronic share the pornography devices. The investigawith other people.

According to the report, Whitley County’s Department of Child Services was contacted concerning a child who was living part-time at Davidsen’s residence and sharing a room with him. Investigators said the complex and highly technical criminal investigation was possible through a collaborative effort of all of the assisting agencies involved, which included the Indiana Internet Crimes Against Children

Task Force, the Whitley County Sheriff Department, the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office and the Division of Child Services. The public is encouraged to report information regarding possible child exploitation to their local law enforcement agency or to the nearest State Police post. Information can also be reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tiplinemissingkids.com/

CyberTipline or by calling them toll free at (800) 843-5678. Davidsen had his initial hearing in Whitley County Circuit Court Monday. Judge Matthew Rentschler set Davidsen’s bond at $50,000 surety, and assigned public defender Anthony Churchward to the case. His pre-trial conference was set for Aug. 28. A level 5 felony, if convicted, comes with a sentence of one to six years.

Coroner: Man died of CCPD arrests Illinois natural causes at Tri-Lakes man on alcohol, drug, Staff reports

TRI-LAKES — A Fort Wayne man died of natural causes while enjoying recreational activities at Tri-Lakes Sunday.

Whitley County Coroner Randy Dellinger said John Shaffer, 62, was on the lake on a flotation device when he suffered a medical episode. Emergency crews were

called to Big Cedar Lake Sunday afternoon for a reported drowning. It was later determined that Shaffer died of natural causes. Foul play is not suspected.

Curtis Hill hasn’t ruled out a running, noting that he launched his statewide campaign from Elkhart and not the Indianapolis power center. “I think people are looking for bold, fresh leadership in all areas of government, including the United States Senate,” Hill said. And there’s state Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel and state Rep. Mike Braun of Jasper who might jump in. Delph told me in June that a “conservative lane” exists in the race and added, “The U.S. Senate race is wide open. I don’t think being a sitting member of Congress is the best advantage. The public is very dissatisfied with Congress.” This dissonance is firmly rooted in the White House and Capitol Hill inside the Republican Party. It doesn’t get any weirder than the White House we’ve seen over the past couple of days. President Trump and Vice President Pence are openly antagonizing the president’s most

loyal early supporter, Attorney General Jeff Sessions with their “time will tell” job security quotes. New communications director Anthony “Mooch” Scaramucci is targeting Reince Priebus, the White House chief of staff, on Twitter over “leaking” his publicly accessible financial disclosures. Folks, you just can’t make this stuff up. Are there political ramifications from all this dysfunction? Gallup’s Trump approve/ disapprove numbers from Indiana — 47 percent approve, 48 percent disapprove — in a survey of 1,596 likely Hoosier voters reveals an erosion of support just eight months after Trump carried the state with a 20-percent plurality. That contrasts with a poll conducted for Messer’s Senate campaign, which reported an 83 percent job approval, but that poll included only likely Republican voters, who now have a front row seat to the coming civil war.

HOWEY from Page 6 fellow Republican’s wife. I understand once people are in primaries, but nobody’s announced anything. So why is he attacking Luke Messer?” Asked if President Reagan’s 11th Commandment is now moot, Pence said, “All the rules have changed. I can’t answer that.” Would Messer attack Rokita’s family once everyone has declared entry? “He’s never mentioned anything like that. I hope not,” Pence said. “I hope he never goes that way.” With the congressional approval 23 percent in a Reuters Poll and 10 percent in an Economist Poll, the rancor between Reps. Messer and Rokita could allow other declared candidates — Atlanta, Indiana, businessman Terry Henderson, New Albany educator Andrew Takami, and Kokomo attorney Mark Hurt — to make the case that Capitol Hill is the Reagan antithesis, a stinking, belching smudgepot. Attorney General

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COLUMBIA CITY — The Columbia City Police Department arrested Danny Lakes Jr., of Riverdale, Ill., at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26. Officers of the Columbia City Police Department initially assisted Lakes and his passengers in a disabled vehicle on U.S. 30 in

Whitley County. Sgt. Scott Leatherman and Officer Brette Ayers developed reasonable suspicion to believe Lakes had operated the vehicle while intoxicated. Officer Archbold and K9 Cas assisted at the scene where K9 Cas alerted police to search the vehicle Lakes had operated.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of cocaine, marijuana and a schedule II controlled substance with a street value of more than $7,600. A loaded handgun was also located in the vehicle. Lakes was booked at the Whitley County Jail and the incident remains under investigation.

Faith Christian Academy offers unique education School still accepting applications for this fall Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — Faith Christian Academy is still accepting applications for the 2017–2018 school year in all grades. All classes are small in number with state certified teachers. The

academy studies all of the traditional subject areas, and also offers a music program and art class time. Subjects are all studied from a Christian world view. Some classes are close to being full. The academy’s first day

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WHITLEY COUNTY JAIL BOOKINGS The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail: • Brian Maldonado, 24, of Cicero, Ill., was arrested July 24 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI controlled substance and possession of marijuana. • Matthew Lowe, 31, of Columbia City, was arrested July 24 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with battery in the presence of a minor. • Taline Hodge, 23, of Louisburg, N.C., was arrested July 24 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with disorderly conduct. • Shaun Sisk, 35, of Warsaw, was arrested July 25 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of hypodermic needles, maintaining a common nuisance, driving while suspended prior, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Blake Colbourne, 26, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 25 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI, OWI controlled substance, driving while suspended, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Katlynn Schrader, 21,

of Columbia City, was arrested July 25 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se. • Christopher Davidsen, 44, of Columbia City, was arrested July 25 by the Indiana State Police, charged with multiple counts of possession of child pornography. • Nathan Wildey, 43, of Columbia City, was arrested July 25 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with huffing and probation violation. • Toby Watson, 18, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 26 by the Churubusco Police Department, charged with theft, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, possession of a narcotic drug and operating while never licensed. • Andrew LeFebvre, 18, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 26 by the Churubusco Police Department, charged with theft, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and possession of a narcotic drug. • James Hanus, 67, of South Whitley, was arrested July 26 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing controlled substances. • Brett Birdsall, 23, of Fort Wayne, was arrested

July 26 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI controlled substance and possession of a synthetic drug. • Danny Lakes, 32, of Riverdale, Ill., by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, maintaining a common nusiance, carrying a handgun without a permit, possession of marijuana, dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug, possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a controlled substance. • Daniel Baker, 26, of Albion, was arrested July 26 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, OWI per se, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance. • Cala Cory, 28, of Columbia City, was arrested July 28, charged with violation of home detention. • Courtney Nabors, 19, of Columbus, Ohio, was arrested July 29 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with operating while never licensed. • Edward Smith, 41, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 29 by the

23, of Columbia City, appeared for an initial hearing. She is charged with one count of battery to a minor under the age of 14 and one count of intimidation. If convicted, McKinzie could face a sentence of up to six years. • Luis Hernandez Dominguez, 23, of Glenview, Ill., appeared for what was scheduled as his final pre-trial conference, but both sides moved to reschedule the trial to Dec. 19 -20, with his final

pre-trial conference now scheduled for Nov. 13. • Lynn Pressler, 37, of Columbia City, accepted a plea agreement for two counts of dealing methamphetamine. As a condition of the agreement, the level four count will be for eight year , and the sentence for the second count, a level five felony, is to be decided by Judge James Heuer. Depending upon Heuer’s decision, Pressler will serve a sentence between nine and 14 years.

STORY from Page 3 in cocaine, level five carrying a handgun without a license, level six maintaining a common nuisance, level six possession of a controlled substance, class A misdemeanor operating while intoxicated, class C operating a vehicle with a controlled substance and a class B possession of marijuana. If convicted, Lakes could face 10 to 30 years. • Mathew Swindell, 35, of Columbia City, requested new representation, feeling that his appointed attorney was not representing him adequately. Judge Matthew Rentschler, however, disagreed after hearing Swindell’s argument. Swindell is charged with dealing in methamphetamine, posession of methamphetamine, two counts of dealing a controlled substance and two counts of possession of a narcotic. “I haven’t heard anything that tells me Mr. Churchward isn’t representing you adequately,” Rentschler said. Swindell’s request was denied and his pre-trial conference was continued to Aug. 14. • Alexus McKinzie,

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Chris Worth to headline ’Busco Block Party Staff reports

CHURUBUSCO — The 4th Annual ’Busco Block Party will feature a free performance by Chris Worth This regional favorite will be playing a wide variety of hits from classics to contemporary and will be sure to please both young and old alike. This free, all-ages event will be held Saturday, Aug. 19 from 4-8 p.m. in the PNC Bank parking lot located at 102 N. Line St., Churubusco. As in previous years, vendors and merchants will be selling concessions and giving away prizes. A variety of food will be showcased at this year’s party including ice cream, burgers, hot dogs and barbecue. Shroyer’s Variety and K&K Video will again be sponsoring kids games and a “Pie in the Face” challenge featuring local ’Busco celebrities with all proceeds benefitting the Churubusco Chamber. Door prizes will also be awarded throughout the evening.

Over the past three years the event has continued to grow with an estimated 1,500 people attending the event last year. “Chris Worth has been a local favorite and his ability to master songs from Sinatra to today’s hits will leave the crowd happy and entertained.” says Chamber President Miles Wilson. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and the event will be held rain or shine. There are several sponors for the event, including McDonald’s, Churubusco Watch & Jewelry, Shroyer’s Variety & Hardware, Turtle Town Dentistry, K&K Video, Turtle Days Association, PNC Bank, H&R Block, Felger’s Peat Moss & Landscape Supply, Gross Drainage, Biddle Chiropractic, Churubusco VFW, Wilma’s Health Care, and Shambaugh, Kast, Beck, & Williams. For more information, visit townofchurubusco. com or the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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Youth Foundation nearly reaches $25K goal Staff reports

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s Youth Foundation has almost reached its $25,000 matching goal for the construction of a new, ADA-accessivle playground in Churubusco Community Park. In just three weeks, the

community rallied and as of Monday, the foundation was only $2,500 away from receiving a $25,000 match from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. “We are in the final stretch and really need those donations to keep coming so we can make

Annual Financial Report County Number : 43 School Corporation Number : 4455 School Corporation Name: Whitko Community School Corporation Any questions regarding this report should be directed to: Contact Person’s Name: Michelle Babcock Title: Director of Financial Operations Telephone Number : 260-327-3677 2016 Approved 2016 Actual Receipt Accounts Receipts Receipts GENERAL FUND 1000 Local Sources $125,500.00 $170,452.77 2000 Intermediate Sources $150.00 $170.66 3000 State Sources $9,612,360.00 $9,710,654.60 5000 Other $0.00 $5,937.36 TOTAL $9,738,010.00 $9,887,215.39 DEBT SERVICE FUND 1000 Local Sources $3,269,093.00 $3,497,291.13 TOTAL $3,269,093.00 $3,497,291.13 RETIREMENT SEVERANCE BOND FUND DEBT SERVICE FUND 1000 Local Sources $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 1000 Local Sources $1,696,323.96 $1,802,623.21 5000 Other Financing Sources $0.00 $0.00 6000 Other Items $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $1,696,323.96 $1,802,623.21 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FUND 1000 Local Sources $926,314.96 $976,940.65 5000 Other Financing Sources $0.00 6000 Other Items TOTAL $926,314.96 $976,940.65 SCHOOL BUS REPLACEMENT FUND 1000 Local Sources $298,567.08 $314,578.30 5000 Other Financing Sources $0.00 $0.00 $298,567.08 $314,578.30 TOTAL $15,928,309.00 $16,478,648.68 STUDENT ENROLLMENT ON OCTOBER 1, 2016 Kindergarten 87 Grade 7 132 Grade 1 94 Grade 8 104 Grade 2 87 Grade 9 111 Grad3 3 109 Grade 10 136 Grade 4 118 Grade 11 116 Grade 5 108 Grade 12 125 1,435 Grade 6 108 TOTAL

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this playground a reality by next spring,” a press release from the Youth Foundation read. Donations are tax deductible and are being accepted online at patronicity.com/project/ oscars_playland#/ or donations can be mailed to the Youth Foundation, 215

N. Line St., Churubusco. Week 3 donors are: Founder’s Fifty: The Sade-Bartl Family, Jordan & Morelia Sanchez, Noelle & Samson Ule and Nancy Lewis Oscar’s One Hundred: DeMaris Fry, Glen & Ann Linvill, Allanah & Haleigh Van Houten, The Wagner

2016 Approved Budget 2016 Actual Expenditure Accounts Expenditures Expenditures GENERAL FUND / FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND 11000 Instruction/Regular Programs $5,115,363.48 $4,956,949.57 12000 Instruction/Special Programs $1,113,230.00 $1,038,085.26 14000 Instruction/Summer School $26,300.00 $25,033.24 16000 Remediation $34,700.00 $22,132.06 17000 Payments to Governmental Units in State $205,423.63 $178,954.47 21000 Support Services/Pupils $493,416.00 $473,876.67 22000 Support Services/Instruction $247,356.97 $219,438.05 23000 Support Services/General Administration $426,864.00 $426,843.12 24000 Support Services/School Administration $1,079,150.00 $1,045,808.37 25000 Central Services $101,750.00 $98,995.43 26000 Operation & Maintenance of Plant Srvcs. $1,060,442.54 $1,027,391.19 30000 Operation of Non-instructional Srvcs. $214,755.00 $187,226.24 40000 Facility Acquisition and Construction $20,000.00 $0.00 TOTAL $10,138,751.62 $9,700,733.67 DEBT SERVICE FUND 50000 Debt Services $3,445,261.00 $3,420,261.02 TOTAL $3,445,261.00 $3,420,261.02 RETIREMENT SEVERANCE BOND FUND DEBT SERVICE FUND 50000 Debt Services $0.00 $0.00 TOTAL $0.00 $0.00 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 26000 Operation and Maintenance of Plant Srvcs $898,758.81 $805,233.12 40000 Facility Acquisition and Construction $2,068,034.74 $1,889,149.48 50000 Debt Services (temp loan) $0.00 TOTAL $2,966,793.55 $2,694,382.60 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FUND 27000 Student Transportation $1,055,263.18 $884,540.30 50000 Debt Services (temp loan) $0.00 60000 Transfers $0.00 TOTAL $1,055,263.18 $884,540.30 SCHOOL BUS REPLACEMENT FUND 27400 Student Transportation $375,000.00 $332,118.00 50000 Debt Services $0.00 $375,000.00 $332,118.00 TOTAL $17,981,069.35 $17,032,035.59

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ASSESSED VALUATION AND TAX RATES Assessed Valuation 2016 2017 Kosciusko County $262,826,243 $217,374,333 Whitley County $217,374,333 $220,569.640 TOTAL $480,200,576 $487,187,534 AV= True Tax Value Tax Rates Debt Service Fund Kosciusko 0.6663 0.6274 Debt Service Fund Whitley 0.6253 0.6274 Capital Projects Fund Kosciusko 0.3453 0.3442 Capital Projects Fund Whitley 0.3250 0.3442 Transportation Operating Koscius 0.1885 0.1878 Transportation Operating Whitley 0.1775 0.1878 Bus Replacement Kosciusko 0.0607 0.0605 Bus Replacement Whitley 0.0572 0.0605 NON-CERTFIED EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATIONS AND RANGE OF PAY RATES 2016-2017 Instructional & Supplementary Pupil Services $8.75 TO $13.40/HR Cafeteria and Food Services $9.50 TO $15.58/HR Office/Clerical/Secretaries $10.33 TO $17.52/HR Executive/Administrative/Accounting $32,000 TO $36,540 Maintenance/Custodial/Warehouse/Security/ Transportation $11.00 TO $20.14/HR Data Processing Services $16.45 TO $19.16/HR NUMBER OF NON-CERTIFIED PART TIME EMPLOYEES 112 NUMBER OF NON-CERTIFIED FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 43 Certified Salary Schedule STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS in effect June 30, 2017 FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2016 PRINCIPAL ACTUAL CONTRACT SALARY INDEBTEDNESS OUTSTANDING Salary Range # of Teachers Holding Company $28.970,000 36000-37999 24 School Bonds $0 38000-39999 5 Common School Loans $0 40000-44999 9 TOTAL $28,970,000 45000-49999 13 OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES 50000-54999 5 ALL FUNDS 55000-59999 13 Outstanding Balance 60000-64000 20 on 12/31/16 $976,144 Full Time Certified 88 Part-Time Certified 1 PROFESSIONAL, TECHNICAL AND CERTIFIED ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 2016-2017 Lowest Salary $60,000 Highest Salary $107,738 Average Salary $75,798 Number 12

Whitko Community Schools Payments in excess of $2500 made to vendors Capital Bus Projects Transportation Replacement Fund Fund Fund Total Vendor Name $20,579.13 $18,748.54 $878,020.05 LAURENT’S LANDSCAPING INC. $17,600.88 $38,428.25 $516,091.28 FOLLETT LIBRARY RESOURCES $2,355.78 $389,078.61 STEPSAVER INC. $5,734.55 $332,118.00 $337,852.55 RELIANCE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC $3,343.81 $35,130.56 $199,591.16 POWERSCHOOL GROUP LLC $120,856.38 $3,353.16 $192,007.88 TOWN OF LARWILL $175,062.54 $175,062.54 MENARDS $146,946.36 A&A CLEANING SERVICE $73,061.31 $125,686.64 JOURNEYED.COM, INC. $123,355.03 BARTON-COE-VILAMAA $66,629.67 $123,128.33 FORT WAYNE DIESEL SERVICE $17,025.52 $17,598.23 $122,626.05 STAR INSURANCE AGENCY $100,834.16 $102,769.96 WICK’S AIR FILTER SERVICE, INC. $59,667.16 $169.24 $89,688.02 DEMUYT MASONRY, INC. $86,526.28 MACALLISTER MACHINERY CO $11,277.54 $180.40 $82,258.10 SHERWIN WILLIAMS $62,300.19 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC $50,583.42 $59,844.67 REGION 8 ESC $56,937.05 $59,709.88 J&K COMMUNICATIONS BOLINGER TIN SHOP $54,976.61 $54,976.61 I.S.B.A. $54,243.00 $54,243.00 SCHOOL OUTFITTERS $43,512.17 $288.04 $52,262.83 BOYCE FORMS/SYSTEMS $51,718.07 $51,718.07 WALMART $1,663.96 $49,456.95 $51,486.07 GRAYBAR $46,197.48 $46,197.48 REGIONS BANK $42,919.05 $42,919.05 WEAS ENGINEERING, INC. $1,491.47 $3,262.95 $38,215.51 EVAPAR $30,599.50 $31,429.50 STAPLES CREDIT PLAN $29,539.99 $30,520.54 SHIRK’S WOOD PRODUCTS INC. $26,616.40 $26,616.40 FOLLETT SOFTWARE CO. $25,751.38 $25,751.38 BRAIN POP $24,548.25 $25,191.10 STEVE WILCOXSON & SONS $14,069.21 $238.93 $24,380.48 H.J. UMBAUGH & ASSOCIATES $23,689.75 $281.64 $24,253.03 RICHARD RIDER ELECTRIC $24,000.00 $24,000.00 INDIANA STATE READING ASSN $23,930.00 $23,930.00 DEYO/STONE ASSOCIATES, INC. $23,892.50 $23,892.50 NEOLA, INC. $570.98 $452.70 $22,829.20 BLICK ART MATERIALS $21,513.00 $21,513.00 UNITED ART AND EDUCATION INC. $15,737.03 $19,911.79 URIBE, WALTER $6,740.43 $149.88 $19,158.14 DREAMBOX $18,966.69 SOURCE CODE CORPORATION $18,000.00 $18,000.00 ARROW FENCE CO., INC. $15,506.36 $16,585.46 KONE, INC. GIBSON TELDATA INC. $15,910.34 NORTHERN GASES & SUPPLIES, INC. $15,408.70 $15,408.70 VAN CONTRACTING, INC. $14,824.72 SHAMBAUGH & SON $14,000.00 $14,069.34 RESERVE ACCOUNT $13,324.52 $13,324.52 IASP $13,321.00 BLUE TARP FINANCIAL INC $13,131.22 $13,131.22 CAPSTONE $12,757.42 $12,757.42 FLINN SCIENTIFIC, INC. $300.00 $12,076.28 TRANSFINDER $11,564.52 $11,564.52 ARAMARK $7,390.18 $10,952.13 POPULAR SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE $10,878.36 $10,878.36 YEAGER, JOEL $10,518.00 $10,518.00 WHITLEY CO CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS $704.25 $10,503.64 QUALITY GLASS SERVICE, INC. $10,378.42 $10,378.42 CALCULATORS INC. $9,808.26 JOSTENS $9,500.00 $9,500.00 FRAME SERVICE $9,100.00 $9,100.00

General Fund $8,801.64 $8,380.33 $2,195.20 $4,651.43

Capital Projects Transportation Fund Fund $8,961.00 $8,203.05 $8,163.40 $5,936.00 $2,869.76 $7,917.00 $7,646.74 $7,536.60

$7,047.31 $6,680.87 $6,650.00 $3,148.57 $6,086.68 $6,340.00

$3,299.76 $333.17

$371.88 $5,760.00

$2,204.96

$5,222.59 $3,162.29 $5,032.70 $5,000.00 $4,916.43 $3,188.83 $4,630.75 $2,295.00 $4,413.00 $4,400.00 $776.12 $4,026.00 $3,903.72 $743.48 $1,487.84 $3,780.00

$246.14 $3,162.32 $3,376.43 $3,307.75 $3,000.00 $2,950.00 $2,811.00 $2,764.08 $49.71 $2,692.17 $2,687.91 $2,617.51 $1,978.95 $2,510.94

$437.81

$7,272.96

$6,476.82

$5,997.91 $3,204.51

$5,690.73 $1,434.11

$471.46

$4,915.25 $1,546.13 $4,715.00 $2,295.00 $3,480.00 $3,950.00 $3,905.47 $3,115.74 $2,312.16 $3,056.00 $3,600.00 $3,598.85 $3,337.37 $12.80

$598.00

$275.30

$2,869.93 $2,750.00 $2,657.95

$2,556.42

$607.54 $2,503.63

Bus Replacement Fund

Total $8,961.00 $8,801.64 $8,380.33 $8,203.05 $8,163.40 $8,131.20 $7,959.00 $7,917.00 $7,646.74 $7,536.60 $7,272.96 $7,047.31 $6,680.87 $6,650.00 $6,476.82 $6,448.33 $6,419.85 $6,340.00 $5,997.91 $5,781.35 $5,760.00 $5,690.73 $5,222.59 $5,067.86 $5,032.70 $5,000.00 $4,916.43 $4,915.25 $4,734.96 $4,715.00 $4,630.75 $4,590.00 $4,413.00 $4,400.00 $4,256.12 $4,026.00 $3,950.00 $3,905.47 $3,903.72 $3,859.22 $3,800.00 $3,780.00 $3,654.00 $3,600.00 $3,598.85 $3,583.51 $3,450.42 $3,376.43 $3,307.75 $3,000.00 $2,950.00 $2,869.93 $2,811.00 $2,764.08 $2,750.00 $2,707.66 $2,692.17 $2,687.91 $2,617.51 $2,586.49 $2,556.42 $2,510.94 $2,503.63

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Whitley County • August 3, 2017

Camp invention comes to Whitko M.S. Staff reports

LARWILL — Last month, 64 elementary students from Pierceton and South Whitley joined together to attend Camp Invention at Whitko Middle School. Students built and created using recyclable materials. This is known as “upcycling” at Camp Invention. One group of boys even constructed an entire hockey game using some of their upcycling materials. “Our enrollment increased this year by 20 kids,” said Camp Director Ashley Roberts. Roberts teaches at Whitko as the Project Lead the Way instructor for both Pierceton and South Whitley Elementary schools. Camp Invention consists of four break out sessions each day, and students rotate in groups hosted by WMS student volunteers and teachers from both PES and SWE. Each session has its own exciting activities encouraging the students to continue to build onto their previous day’s accomplishments. “Operation Keep Out” is part of the rotation. It’s a project which allows students to bring in a “take apart” item and then see what’s inside. Students brought in CD players, corded telephones, DVD players, wind-up clocks, radios and other electronic devices and began taking them apart to see how they work. Through this experience they were introduced to tools, and the process of using the tools to take apart and even fix something. Then they work together to identify what they are seeing inside their “take apart” item such as capacitors, boards, chips, wires, speakers, magnets and more. In the next activity, “Duct Tape billionaire,” students were challenged by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee J.D. Albert via video feed to use duct tape to create their own duct tape accessories business. The experience allows students to earn funny money and they are introduced to the entrepreneurial spirit. “Mission Space

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Whitko Teacher Ashley Roberts guides students to collaborate during the morning session. Continued from page XX

Pierceton Elementary third grade students Dillon Sutton and Abigail Griffith collaborate to craft and operate a fan powered cart.

Makers” allowed the students wrestle with the idea that planets could be transformed to be Earth-like and habitable. Students connect with this innovative science by becoming an Exploranaut who terraforms planets, launches rockets and journeys through space. Next, it was “three, two, one blast off” when students harnessed the power of air and water pressure to launch rockets. Whitko Community Schools has posted a video of the camp on its Facebook page so parents can watch for their children having fun at the

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Whitley County • August 3, 2017

Gone fishing Couple bonds while reeling in awards By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

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Kelsey Castle and Grady Clingerman pose with the five fish they caught at the Indiana Bass Tournament.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Fishing is a way of life for many people in Whitley County. It sure is for Whitko seniors Grady Clingerman and Kelsey Castle. Clingerman and Castle have been fishing partners for the past year, competing in the bass club at Whitko High School. The highlight of their season thus far was placing third April 11 in a bass tournament at Geist Reservoir in the Indianapolis/Fishers area. “It meant a lot, because we were having a tough morning,” said Castle. “We were afraid we wouldn’t get there, because our lists on the trailer weren’t working.

Then we didn’t have a boat captain and out boat got washed out. Then things started to click and we started catching them.” The tournament rules were that only five fish could be brought in to weigh at the end, all of which had to be longer than 14 inches. “We got to the point where we had more than five fish, and we were able to get rid of the smaller ones for the bigger fish we were catching.” Clingerman and Castle have known each other since kindergarten. They have been dating over the past six months. Castle says their experience together over the many years help them in the

boat. “We communicate really well. It helps us when we’re out fishing. We also know how to work the bait, that’s another thing that helps us out a lot,” said Castle. Clingerman has been fishing since a young age of four. He started feel passion in fishing when he was in third grade. “It’s really competitive and it gets exciting when you reel in a big one,” said Clingerman. Clingerman and Castle may remember their April tournament fishing trip for a long time. “Just spending the day out with Grady was a huge highlight,” said Castle. “Every relationship is great when you get to fish together.”

CC girls golf looks to improve after regional near-miss in 2016 By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY – The Columbia City girls’ golf team was just two shots from advancing as a team to regionals last season. Head coach Andrew Thompson believes he has the team to make it this year. “I don’t know where the chips may fall in conference, but a .500 season would make us competitive against many good teams on our schedule,” said Thompson. “It’s also not all about wins and losses and whatever else you see on paper. It’s how they grow overall as golfers. I’m

hopeful we can land in the top three in sectional play.” The Lady Eagles lost three players to graduation, but they have three returning seniors in Kellie Frei, Sarah Peterson and Emilee Smith. Junior Leah Bechtold has the lowest score of all the returners with an average score of 50 . Just like any other girls’ golf team in the state, the team only has a seven-week schedule to improve its game. “It’s a sprint, not a marathon. The days are so short in the fall, and there isn’t much practice time,” said Thompson. Thompson may decide

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to focus on par fives during practices, due to the recent struggles the team has faced during the past few seasons. “We have been struggling for whatever reason on the par fives,” said Thompson. “Everything else we’ve succeeded through the roof, but we need to get better this season.” This season will be Thompson’s fourth season as girls head coach. He has 11 seasons under his belt in boys’ golf. There is one major difference in this year’s roster than any other seasons he coached: The team doesn’t have enough golfers to post a junior

varsity score. “We been busting to find other players, but we just don’t have it. I think we’ll be competitive in conference. I think we have a great chance in advancing past sectionals,” said Thompson. “I just don’t remember the last time we didn’t post a JV score, it must have been over 20 years ago.” Thompson knows the depth won’t be in his teams favor, but he is hopeful that the team can improve from last year’s 7-8 season. “We don’t really have depth in numbers, all though we have a couple good eighth grade prospects in Katie Hoague and Katie Hoeppner, they’ll need to adjust to high school play, but I think they’ll do well,” Thompson said. “We have good returners in Lindsay Hoskins, who will need to have a and bouncereach back yearover 13,000 homes in Whitley County. your ad in IN|Whitley County after an injury that caused her to lose some matches. We have a few seniors which is nice. We may not CONTRIBUTED Call your IN|Whitley County at (260) be deep, but innewspaper the end, I Columbia City’s girls693-3949 golfers warm up for their first think we’ll be competitive.” match of the season, facing Wawasee in Syracuse.

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Koch’s work on display at S. Whitley ball diamonds By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Youth baseball players and parents alike may have noticed new art work this past season. Nathan Koch, a 2015 Columbia City graduate, had the opportunity to create the large signage found on the outside of two dugouts at the South Whitley Youth league ballpark. Both of which can be seen from the road. Koch was approached by Jeff Beer, president of South Whitley youth league. Beer wanted a new design that embodied the spirit of teamwork, and having fun. For an independent studies course, Koch spent time designing signage for the dugout dedicated to baseball and the other for softball. The idea for Koch’s initial sketch was built on collaboration with Beer to fill the grungy plywood and concrete blocks that were covered by grey paint. The process took longer than anticipated due to Koch being enrolled at Manchester University, taking 17 credit hours his sophomore year to double major in art and business. He was also competing on a Spartan swimming team in the winter. Koch didn’t have much free time even on the weekends, because he spent many hours on his art work. The cold weather did not help him either, as the materials that were used are temperature sensitive. According to Koch, the result was worth all the work in the end. The baseball signs feature quotes from Babe Ruth and Wade Boggs, and are primarily Whitko blue and red.

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The baseball sign at South Whitley Youth League features a qoute from Pete Rose, “You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be in baseball and in life.”On the bottom left it read, It’s not how big you are, it’s how you play.” To the right it says “Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve an uncommon result.”

The softball sign designed by Nathan Koch features quotes from famous players, on left “Maximum effort and hustle are two things that require zero athletic ability,” -Wade Boggs. On right, “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up,” -Babe Ruth. The sign also has a TEAM acronym: Together Everyone Achieves More.

Young golfers eager to improve after struggling season By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

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Jada Kirkpatrick chips onto the green.

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CHURUBUSCO – The Churubusco girls golf team is hoping to build after a season that included a couple of wins, despite losing many golfers the year previous. “Last year’s record may seem like a downer for a lot of teams but we were more than thrilled to get our first couple of wins under our belts,” said head coach Elizabeth Gould. This year’s team proves to be young once again. The Lady Eagles only have one senior in Kira Creec and two juniors. The team is highlighted with nine sophomores that Gould is grooming to be the best golfers they can be. “We kept all 9 of our freshman last year to

2017 Whitko girls golf schedule

3 Wawasee (Away) 3 p.m. 7 N. Miami (Away) 5 p.m. 8 Southern Wells (Away) 4:30 p.m. 12 Wawasee (Away) 8 a.m. 14 Maconaquah (Away) 5 p.m. 15 Northfield (Home) 4:30 p.m. 17 Triton (Away) 4:30 p.m. 15 Bellmont (Away) 5 p.m. 19 Rochester (Away) 7 a.m. 21 Wabash (Home) 4:30 p.m.

continue playing their sophomore year. If they all stick with it, who knows what kind of force we will become,” said Gould. Gould is also seeing good leadership heading into her third season coaching at Churubusco. “Terra Mayer and Makenzi Tonkel are really stepping up for the team, improving dramatically

becoming a better team as the season goes on. “Our goals this year all revolve around beating our personal bests and our team bests from last year. For example, we recently played at the Homestead invite with some phenomenal teams that have crazy talented girls. Our goal was to beat our score from last year by 34 strokes,” said Gould.

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from their first day last year to playing the first and second positions in our first match of the season,” said Gould. “I also see Kira Creech and Jada Kirkpatrick continuing to lead the team as they have been with the team since the beginning of our program.” The goal for this season’s girls golf team may seem simple, but is imperative in

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Whitko football first in county to use helmet tech By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Brain trauma has been in the national spotlight for the sport of football in recent years. A recent study from Boston University found that 88 percent of NFL players who had their brains tested had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative disease found in people who have suffered multiple blows to the head. Players in high school may not be taking the same kind of hits that professional athletes do, but Whitko High School is taking the steps in lowering the risk of head injuries with new helmet technology. Parkview Whitley Hospital, along with Parkview Sports Medicine and Parkview Physicians Group, has invested in the new technology for this upcoming Whitko football season. The impact response system is a helmet-based impact monitoring technology designed to send an alert when significant single or multiple impacts are sustained during a

football game or practice. The technology from Riddell has a lightweight sensor in the helmets. The hits are transmitted to an on-site alert monitor, which will be handled by either a coach or athletic trainer. “This technology gives our medical professionals a way to gather impact data from pre-season practices through postseason play,” said Scott Gabriel, president, Parkview Whitley Hospital. “The Whitko football program already stresses the importance of proper hitting techniques and follows a well-established protocol if a concussion is suspected. This technology provides another set of eyes on the players with the goal of increasing the safety of the game.” The alerts sent to the hand-held device is signaled by any combination of flashing LED, vibration or audio signal. The top 1 percent of hits will generate an alert to the monitor. Significant impacts captured over a seven-day span will

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Five sensor sensors will be placed inside the helmet. The data received from the sensors will be stored in a database.

also signal an alert. The Whitko football staff will execute its sideline assessment protocol if the monitor shows the number of hits a player has sustained are concerning. The technology is used in other high schools in Indiana, including Huntington North. Whitko is the first team to use the technology in Whitley County. “We feel fortunate to offer our athletes this advanced technology, and appreciate Parkview’s willingness invest in our

sports programs with the goal of increasing safety,” said Jeff Sprunger, head football coach, Whitko High School. Sprunger, who spent his undergraduate years as an equipment manager for Indiana University’s football program. “There is a lot to be gained from the game of football, and it’s imperative that we do everything we can to keep players safe.” He said he wants to pass his love of the game onto players while improving their skill and safety.

A handheld device will be alerted if any hits to the head are concerning.

Busco archery represents at state championship

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Cole Knox stands on the podium after being crowned high school male open champion.

Staff reports DANVILLE – The Churubusco archery team competed at the NASP archery state finals at the Pinehill Archery Club in March. Churubusco qualified an elementary team, a first in its program’s history. Cole Knox, a sophomore at Central Noble High School, was

crowned state champion in the high school male open. Knox was awarded $11,500 in scholarship money. Ben Geise, a junior at Churubusco High School, was also a state champion in the high school category of male traditional. Wyatt Rucker, from Avilla Elementary School, came in third place in the elementary boys open. Churubusco Elementary School’s

Weston Rinker led the elementary team with a score of 254. Elizabeth Dreibelbis led the girls team with 244. Seventh grader Brock Love led the junior/senior team with 278. Freshman Kaitlynn Shull led the girls with 288. Mikayla Baughman, a 10th grader, competed in female pins and shot a career best. Morgan Thrush, seventh grader, also shot her personal best in the middle school

open. The boys represented the club from Steve Pro’s Shop in LaOtto. The junior/senior high Churubusco archery team qualified for its first national competition May 11 at Louisville, Ky. The team finished 240 out of 248 teams, but still accomplished something that has never been done at Churubusco. Love led the boys with 262, and Shull scored a 276 to led the girls.

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fire blight is a bacterial disease. Correct diagnosis of a disease is important so that proper selection of a management product may be made. Once again, timing of application is very important, and typically happens at regular intervals during appropriate growth stages. Fire blight is a disease that affects both apple and pear (and ornamental forms of each tree). A common symptom of fire blight is a burnt appearance of the tips of limbs, with the terminal growth curving back in a shape resembling a “shepherd’s crook,” or the curved end of a wooden cane. Fruit growers dealing with this disease are encouraged to prune affected branches at least 12 inches below the transition on the stem between diseased tissue and normal growth, and also to disinfect pruning tool between every cut in a 10 percent bleach solu-

Fort Wayne men picked up on theft charges By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s Police Department nabbed two men accused of stealing items from vehicles in Churubusco. CPD Officer Dustin Papenbrock saw a suspicious vehicle behind Churubusco Family Dentistry and then found two men, Andrew Lefebvre, 18, and Toby Watson, 18. Both men were charged with theft, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle

and possession of a narcotic drug. Churubusco Town Marshal Mike Engle said the men are Lefebvre accused of stealing money, wallets and car keys. “The main thing they were looking for was money,” Engle said. Engle said Papenbrock

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fungal species than the one that causes apple scab. Many home orchardists raise apples or pears in an organic system where only naturally-derived products and pest control methods are employed. Although extra vigilance and management is typically required, many home-based growers prefer to raise their fruit in this way. Purdue Extension has publication ID-146-W

entitled, “Managing Pests in Home Fruit Plantings,” that many growers find is a helpful resource. It also has guidance for small fruit production. The resource is available at The Education Store, mdc. itap.purdue.edu/. You may search for this publication along with many others at the site. JOHN WOODMANSEE is an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties.

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• Churubusco Town Council meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Churubusco Town Hall.

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• Local author Doris Gaines Rapp visits the South Whitley Community Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Rapp is the author of numerous books from a wide range of genres. • The South Whitley Community Public Library will host Kids Brownies & Building, a program in which participants build with legos while baking brownies. The event begins at 4 p.m.

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• First Friday will be held in downtown Columbia City starting at 6 p.m. The monthly event includes music, food and fun for all. Participants can enter an ice cream eating contest by donating a toy to Toys for Tots. Aug. 5

• The Leatherneck Coffee Club meets the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for morning chow at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia City. Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. Marines and USN Hospital Corpsmen are welcome for camaraderie, sea stories and service to the community. • St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, near Tri-Lakes, will host its annual ice cream social, serving nine flavors of homemade ice cream, sandwiches, desserts, chips and drinks 4-7 p.m. Free-will donations will be accepted. • The Columbia City High School boys’ soccer boosters are hosting their 22nd annual alumni game at 11 a.m. Anyone who has played on the team is invited to play. Registration is $20 if received by July 24. The cost is $25 if received after July 24. To sign up, email Jenny Planchon at jplanchon71@gmail.com. • Junior Achievement of Whitley County hosts a judged car show in downtown Columbia City. Gates open at 8 a.m., with registration closing at 10 a.m. Prizes will be awarded at 1 p.m. and the first 100 cars registered will receive dash plaques. Cost of registration is $10 for pre-registration or $15 at the gate. Proceeds benefit Whitley County students participating in Junior Achievement. • The Onion Days 5K is at 9 a.m. in Wolf Lake. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Pre-registration is $12, with a maximum of $45 for a family. The cost includes a T-shirt for pre-registration. Race day sign-up is $15. There will be awards for top finishers. • Faith Lutheran Church, 9251 E. State Road 205, Churubusco will host its 26th annual chicken barbecue on Aug. 5, starting at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. The cost is $6 for a full meal, $4 for chicken only and children 3 and under are free. Carryout dinners are provided along with tables for inside or outside pavilion dinning. All proceeds go to local Churubusco charities. • Peabody Public Library hosts the program “Busted: Nutrition and Food Myths,” at 1 p.m. Sue Delagrange of Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana is presenting the free program. • Paint & Pastries, a program by the South Whitley Community Public Library, features artist Taira Simmons teaching a step by step class on painting birds in a birch. The program begins at 12:30 p.m., and costs $10 for materials and pastries. • The 6th annual Ride With Faith open show series will beheld at the Shrine Grounds at 985 N. State Road 9. Horse therapy helps with a number of mental health and developmental needs. The series starts at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 8

• South Whitley Town Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the South Whitley Town Hall • Columbia City Common Council meets for one of its regular meetings. The council meets at 6 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday in the Council Chambers in City Hall.

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•The Churubusco Rotary Club meets at St. John Bosco Church at noon every Tuesday.

Aug. 9

• Entertainer David Lowe visits the Blue River Senior Apartments in Churubuso at 10 a.m. Lowe has been entertaining audiences for 42 years with his piano and vocal renditions of music from the 1940s to today. • Make and Take a keychain notebook at the Peabody Public Library. The event is available all day. Aug. 10

• The Books & Booze Club will meet at the Peabody Public Library at 7 p.m. Sponsored by Chapman’s Brewing Company, attendees will discuss the book “Seven Years in Tibet,” by Heinrich Harrer. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at rotating downtown locations. • The South Whitley Community Public Library has a monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. • Churubusco Chamber of Commerce meets in the Scout building at 11:45 a.m. The chamber meets on the second Thursday of each month. Aug. 11

• A benefit for TROY School will be hosted 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Joseph Decuis farm, 6755 E. 900 South. The event features food from the local farm, desserts prepared by local chefs, local brew from Chapman’s Brewery and music by “The Iconics.” The cost is $125 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased at troyalternativeschool.com. Aug. 12

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• DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home will host its annual Walk to Remember at 8 a.m. starting at the funeral home on Countryside Drive, Columbia City. • Churubusco High School’s Class of 1967 will host its 50-year reunion 6-11 p.m. at St. James Restaurant in Avilla. The cost is $22.50 per person for a family-style meal, including swiss steak and roasted chicken. Make checks payable to Steve Linvill, 123 W. 500 North, Columbia City, 46725, by July 20. For more information, call 693-3812. • An open house to celebrate John Kirby Gaff’s 90th birthday will be held at 425 E. Chicago St., Columbia City, 1-4 p.m. • Whitko Boosters will hold a golf scramble at the Sycamore Golf Club in North Manchester. Check in is at 12 p.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. • Peabody Public Library hosts a Craft Saturday in the children’s and young adults’ sections. The event is open any time 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Also at the library will be a showing of the 1949 movie “House of Strangers,” as a Dark City movie night. The showing starts at 2 p.m. • The South Whitley Community Public Library will throw a Holiday Extravaganza, featuring a mixture of holiday fun including an Easter egg hunt and decorating Christmas cookies. The 1 p.m. program is free, but pre-registration is preferred. • The Mizpah Antique Power Tractor Drive will be held at Northern Heights Elementary School. Tractors will depart at 8 a.m., and return at approximately 3 p.m.

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• Churubusco United Methodist Church’s Blessing of Educators will be held at the church, 750 N. Main St. The church will have a special time to bless all educators within the community during both worship services, traditional at 8:15 a.m. and contemporary at 10:30 a.m. Also on Aug. 13, the church will present its third-grade students with their own bibles, and will give school boxes to kindergartners. Aug. 15

• A percentage of all ice cream sales at Dairy Queen in Columbia City will go to the Humane Society of Whitley County. The benefit is from 4-8 p.m. • In preparation for the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, the South Whitley Community Public Library will host a program for teens where they can make space-themed crafts. The program is at 4 p.m. The library also will give away eclipse glasses to the public while supplies last. • Money Matters, a program put on by 1st Source Bank, will be hosted at the Peabody Public Library at 6 p.m.

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• Churubusco Town Council meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Churubusco Town Hall. • Astronomer Jon Thomas of the Fort Wayne Astronomical Society visits the South Whitley Community Public Library at 6:30 p.m. to talk about the upcoming eclipse on Aug. 21. He will talk about what to expect and how to view the eclipse safely. • Cook, Talk & Taste, a program put on at the Peabody Public Library, will teach attendees how to make “The Best Enchiladas in the World” with presenter Ray Ranier. The class begins at 6 p.m. Aug. 17-19

• A garage and bake sale will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Columbia City 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 19

• The 3rd Annual Fine Arts Festival in Churubusco will be noon-5 p.m. at Churubusco Public Library. Vendor applications are available at buscolibrary.org/artfestival.html. • The Peabody Public Library hosts a tabletop games extravaganza from 9:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. • The ’Busco Block Party featuring live music from Chris Worth, food and games, will be held in the parking lot of PNC Bank from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 21

• A solar eclipse party will be held at the South Whitley Community Public Library beginning at 12:30 p.m. to watch the eclipse and enjoy snacks. Aug. 22

• A book discussion over “America’s First Daughter” by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray will be held at New China at noon. •The Churubusco Rotary Club meets in St. John Bosco Church at noon every Tuesday. Aug. 23

• A Women’s Lunch hosted by the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will be held at Parkview Whitley Hospital. Dr. Svetlana Hagan will provide a free presentation on stress and related anxiety and their impact on personal and family help. The free event includes lunch, but requires an RSVP to 248-8131 or office@whitleychamber.com by Aug. 16. Aug. 24

• The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf outing. More details to come. Aug. 25

• CJ’s Cruzin, hosted by CJ’s Drive In at 502 E. Business 30 in Columbia City, is hosted the fourth Friday every month through September. The event is 5-8 p.m. • Janelle ‘n’ Jonze closes this year’s 4th Friday concerts in South Whitley, featuring a mix of music from the ’50s and ’60s. The concert begins at 7 p.m., and will occur rain or shine. Aug. 26

• The 11th annual Columbia City High School Alumni Association Golf Outing begins at 1 p.m. at Eagle Glen Golf Course. The cost is $50 per player or $200 per team. The first place prize is $400 and second place is $200. Green fees, a cart and dinner are included in the cost. To sign up to be a hole sponsor or to enter a team, contact Andrew Thompson at 503-1311 or call Eagle Glen at 248-GOLF. Aug. 29

• A basic quilting class will be held at the South Whitley Community Public Library at 4:30 p.m. Experienced quilter Sandra Love will teach basic patterns and build upon each lesson every month. The program is free, and participants should bring a pencil, scissors, needle and thread. • Make doodle bots with the Peabody Public Library beginning at 6 p.m. Sign up online or at the circulation desk. • The Churubusco Rotary Club meets at St. John Bosco Church at noon every Tuesday.

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