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INDIANAPOLIS — Visitors to Churubusco’s beloved Community Park will soon be able to enjoy a new, all-inclusive playground, thanks to a new crowdfunding campaign sponsored by the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority and the Churubusco Youth Foundation. The campaign is being offered through the Patronicity crowdfunding platform. If the campaign reaches its crowdfunding goal of $25,000 by Sept. 8, the Oscar’s Playland project will win a matching grant with funds made possible by CreatINg Places, a program of IHCDA. For project details and to donate, visit: patronicity.com/OscarsPlayland The 65-acre Churubusco Community Park has many modern amenities; including a splash pad, a skate park, baseball diamonds, tennis courts and soccer fields. However, it is noticeably missing a playground for kids of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The current playground was installed over 30 years ago and is unable to safely meet the needs of today’s children, especially those with disabilities. The funding raised during this campaign will allow the Churubusco Youth Foundation to change that by replacing the aging playground with one that is modern and all-inclusive. “Churubusco Park is the gem of our community. We want to polish it and See OSCAR, Page 2

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See you at the fair — starts Friday By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — The 2017 Whitley County 4-H Fair begins Friday and runs through Thursday — with many traditions continuing, and some new additions as well. Fairgoers can expect to see some technology updates at this year’s fair,

with the purchase of five new televisions that will be used around the fairgrounds. There will be three televisions in the 4-H center, one in the showbarn and one at the main concession stand. The televisions will help fair coordinators communicate with attendees, with items such as fair schedules

and photos from previous days. Televisions will also be used to feature 10-year members in a new way. In the past, only a few 10-year members participated in the 10-year project. “Many of the livestock members didn’t have things to display other than ribbons,” said Todd Geiger, extension

educator. “We decided to go with a digital project, where members can share photos of their accomplishments.” There are 42 10-year members and 54 members total who will be participating in their last 4-H fair this year. Enrollment in the fair is up this year, with 770 total members — 25-30 more

children than last year. The 4-H club has added some new projects, such as barbecue grilling and and recycling. The barbecue club members will have a cookoff at lunchtime Saturday on the south end of the dairy barn, near the entrance to the grandstands. See FAIR, Page 2

Pittenger crowned Miss Whitley County By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — Jenna Pittenger had to make a difficult decision — go on vacation with Dad, or stay home to participate in the Miss Whitley County Scholarship Program. Monday night she was happy with her decision, as the Churubusco High School graduate was crowned Miss Whitley County at the event held at First Church of God in Columbia City. “I had to break the news to my Dad, ‘I’m sorry I can’t go because I really want to do this,’” Pittenger said. She attended the pageant for the first time last year and decided she wanted to give it a try this year. “They looked like they were having a great time. This is the first pageant I’ve ever participated in, and winning means a lot to me,” Pittenger said. She has participated in competitive cheerleading for many years, and said that helped her prepare to perform on a stage. The pageant was previously only open to 4-H members, but several years ago, the pageant opened up to any Whitley County resident. “I’m not in 4-H but I wish I had been,” Pittenger said. She will spend as much time

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at this week’s Whitley County 4-H Fair as most 4Hers, as Miss Whitley County has many responsibilities, such as participating in the parade, passing out ribbons at livestock shows and being involved with the grandstand events. Pittenger will attend Purdue University this fall. Megan Lemke is first runner-up, Peyton Miller is second runner-up, Mackenzie Sheets is third runner-up and Taylor Duncan is fourth runner-up. Miss Congeniality is Bailee Yount and Claire Reiff earned the People’s Choice Award. See more photos of the event, as well as contestant profiles, on Page 11.

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Local officials attend workshop on redevelopment, TIFs By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY – Nearly 20 elected and appointed officials from South Whitley, Larwill, Columbia City and Churubusco attended a workshop that discussed the ins and outs of tax

increment financing in developing specific commercial areas. The meeting was held Thursday, June 29, in the lower level of the Whitley County Government Center. In part, the catalyst for the meeting came from an

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expressed interest from South Whitley to redevelop their downtown. “There are a lot of empty buildings down there now that we would like to develop and get some businesses in there,” South Whitley Town Councilman Les Hoffman said. “At this time I don’t think it’s important the nature of the businesses. If we could come up with some retail items it would be great, but we’re just looking to get that redeveloped and get some companies and businesses of some kind downtown.

We feel like we’re almost at the bottom, so there’s no place to go but up.” Breaking it down Jennifer Hallowell, director of FaegreBD Consulting, led the informational part of the meeting. “The core use of a TIF is in typical infrastructure use, be it on utilities or rebuilding roads and sidewalks or increasing parking areas,” she said. “A question to ask is what works best for the types of companies you are trying to attract.” Hallowell also wanted

to clarify a couple of common misconceptions. People often perceive that TIFs take away money from public schools or other public goods. “By design,” she said, “a TIF does not take away already flowing tax money.” TIFs are under more stringent regulation now through actions of the Indiana General Assembly. In the last six years, the General Assembly passed 20 pieces of legislation to strengthen laws regarding the use of a TIF. See TIF, Page 2

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Girls encouraged to participate in Distinguished Young Woman Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — High school senior girls are invited to participate in the 53rd Distinguished Young Woman of Whitley County 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, at Columbia City High School. Participants must live in Whitley County, or attend school in one of the three Whitley County schools. Home schooled senior girls are also eligible. Interested young

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Nine-year bike club member Justin Johnson weaves his way in and out of cones during his bicycle test. Champions in both bicycle and bowling will be announced Friday morning when the 4-H Center opens for the fair.

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Matt Gibson, Kent Hartman and Shane Caudill work on landscaping around the newly laid sidewalk that leads from the main concession stand to the 4-H Center. Visitors of the fair will see many new and improved sidewalks, including a sidewalk that leads from the one pictured above to the Whitley County Ag Museum to the west.

FAIR from Page 1 Another new feature at this year’s fair is an update to the show barn. Most of the animal buildings at the fair are wood buildings, however, the show barn now has metal sheeting. The sidewalk from the main concession stand to the 4-H Center has been replaced and also has new

lighting, and a new sidewalk was installed around the Ag Museum to allow for easier access to the building. This year’s fair will debut a rodeo on opening night, Friday, where there will be cash prizes for participants. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m. in the grandstands.

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categories of panel interview, scholastics, talent, fitness and self-expression. In addition, the winner, first runner-up, second runner-up and the spirit winner also win scholarship money. Category winners in last year’s program and their winnings were: Madison More, winner, $700 and panel interview, $300; Taylor Glass, first runner up, $400, talent, $300, and

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Squad car to get second life in S. Whitley By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – With a new school resource officer vehicle nearing completion for South Whitley and the old car being decommissioned, Town Marshall Mikel VanDevender presented a creative use for the old car at the June 5 town council meeting - use it as transportation to and from training and other official uses for town officials. The new car, which was paid for almost entirely through a Department of Homeland Security grant, was expected to be finished by June 29. Meanwhile, the old car, a

2009 Dodge Challenger, is ready for the red and blue lights to be removed and the striping to be taken off. “The old car has 200,000 [miles] on the motor, and it feels strong,” VanDevender said. “It’s not good for police work, but I’d drive it to Indianapolis.” Since the South Whitley Police Department owns the title to the Challenger, VanDevender thought it could be used to save the town money in mileage for training events, allowing them to use the car instead of personal vehicles. The council approved of the idea, and the issue did

not need a motion. In other town council news: • The council moved to allow Wayde Draper to park vehicles on the southbound side of Calhoun Street near his property on the corner of Carrol Road and State Road 205. Members unanimously approved to make an exemption in the parking ordinance, which normally does not allow parking there except for Sundays, for 1-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 1. • Town Council President Randy Cokl planned attend the July 3 Commissioners meeting to discuss the EMS issue

again. “Commissioner Western wanted a plan on how everything will come together, so I made a PowerPoint to show them,” he said. Cokl mentioned that this will be the final proposal to the Commissioners. • The Park Board is expanding to include six members instead of the previous four, and the council discussed some of the legal wording for the new member to be appointed by the school board. Town Attorney Greg Hockemeyer clarified that the ordinance held no specific verbiage stating that the appointed member had to live within the school district.

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economic growth. Likewise, the downtown Columbia City area has been revitalized since a TIF was established in 1993. This allowed water and sewer systems to be extended to businesses around the south part of town. “Whitley County and Columbia City have a history of using their TIF districts creatively but responsibly, to achieve employer attraction,” Bilger said. “As our county grows, continuing this approach will be important in building up the quality of life for our residents and businesses.” Money from those TIFs have been used, as previously mentioned, to expand water and sewer systems throughout the

area, improve roads and railroad crossings to make them more semi-friendly, and the downtown area has two spec buildings – buildings that are prepared for businesses to move in and lease out – available for businesses. It has also been used to train employees, rather than handing out tax abatements to companies “We’re investing in training the people who live here,” Economic Development Commission President John Myers said. Information including annual reports meeting minutes, expenses and much more of any Redevelopment Commission may be accessed for free at gateway.ifionline.org.

TIF from Page 1 Included with any TIF is a redevelopment commission, required by the state to consist of six members, chosen through methods that change depending on the location of and governing organization of the particular TIF in question. For an example, the Whitley County Redevelopment Commission consists of: • Three members are chosen by the county commissioners for annual terms; • Two members are appointed by the county council for annual terms; and • One non-voting advisory member from the local school board is chosen by the commissioners for a two-year

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Let freedom ring

Columbia City’s Independence Day celebration held July 3 at Morsches Park

Though it rained during much of the fireworks show, it stopped shortly before the grand finale, pictured above.

Melinda Wheeler and Andrea Pequignot, of Columbia City’s Parks Department, make cotton candy.

Kennedy Wedler and Elliana Brower have fun with sparklers prior to the fireworks show.

Many attendees of Columbia City’s fireworks show stayed under umbrellas for most of the evening. Pictured from left are Sean Thomas, Bambi Thomas, Trinity Thomas, Chevy Blackburn and Dusty Blackburn.

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COLUMBIA CITY — Steel Dynamics Inc. will invest more than $75 million to expand production capabilities at its Columbia City mill, creating as many as 33 new jobs by 2018. A July 5 announcement said the project would included the addition of new rolling equipment, buildings for storage, site grading, drainage and road improvements. Construction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2018. The expansion will allow Steel Dynamics to produce 240,000 tons of new steel products annually. “SDI has been a significant asset to the Whitley County community, and we appreciate all the company does to invest in and support our community,” Whitley County Commissioner George Schrumpf said in a statement. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. offered Steel Dynamics up to $190,000 in training grants and up to $300,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s expansion plans. Whitley County approved additional incentives. Headquartered in Fort Wayne, Steel Dynamics has operations in 15 Indiana cities, including Butler, Columbia City and Fort Wayne. The company currently employs 3,400 full-time associates across the state, including 705 full-time employees at Columbia City. The new jobs in steel production and maintenance are expected to pay more than 50 percent above the state’s average wage.

WCCS preps for budget approval By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ new business manager is working ahead on the budget for 2018. Todd Fleetwood presented the WCCS Board of Trustees with a timeline and budget estimates at the June board meeting. Some changes are proposed for 2018 that may affect the district’s budget, namely how free and reduced price lunch students will play a factor in how much money the district receives from the state. Previously, schools in Indiana would receive more funding if they had more students signed up for the free and reduced price lunch program. State officials suspected some districts were taking advantage of the program and changes were made for 2018. In the past, if a family met the criteria for free lunches, the schools would get additional money. Now, the family must also receive assistance from a certified government program, such as food stamps or foster care, for the school to get more money. WCCS will see about a 32 percent drop in funding from that category due to the change; however, other areas will see an increase, such as special education funding. In all, the district expects a 0.8 percent increase in funding from 2017 to 2018, with a budget estimate of $22,377,764. Schools won’t find out the final budget amount for several more months, after the state does an enrollment tally for each district. The school board is expected to begin discussing budget items, such as the capital projects Fund, bus replacement and transportation funds, at the Aug. 7 work session meeting, 5:30 p.m., at the administrative building. At the Aug. 21 board meeting, WCCS expects to submit a budget estimate.

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10-YEAR 4-H MEMBERS

Anna von Seggern is the daughter of Leslie and Robert von Seggern. Her top projects are photography and sewing. She received the Hester Adams award. She graduated from Columbia City High School last spring and will attend Valparaiso University this fall. Her most memorable 4-H moments have been spending time with her friends at the fairgrounds.

Sarah Palmer is the daughter of Mike and Yvette Palmer. Her top 4-H projects were electric and swing. She’s enjoyed the state junior leader conferences and the state fair achievement trip to Washington, D.C. Her 4-H achievements include Junior Leader Conference Counselor at Tecumseh State Park, winning the National Youth Engineering Challenge in electric, being a 4-H band trombone participant, winning the 4-H talent show and participating at the state fair three times. She’s a junior Key Club recipient, Hester Adams Award winner, B.V. Widney recipient, Poultry Ambassador winner and has received many other awards and ribbons. Palmer is a Whitko graduate and will attend Saint Mary’s of Notre Dame College to study chemical engineering. Her most memorable 4-H moment was learning to make cookies on her own. She was so proud until everyone tasted them at a 4-H meeting, where she learned the impact of salt, and the difference between a teaspoon and a tablespoon.

Crystal Van Houten is the daughter of Jon and Pam Van Houten. Her favorite 4-H projects are rabbits and sewing. She’s earned the Blanche Gebert Award, Jim Teghtmeyer Award, B.V. Widney, Rabbit Showman of Showmen, Small Animal Round Robin, Rabbit Ambassador Showmanship and fashion revue. Van Houten graduated from Columbia City and will attend Grace College for business marketing. Her most memorable 4-H moment was when she was in sixth grade. She won senior showmanship, showman of showmen and the Small Animal Round Robin.

Isabel Braun is the daughter of Michael and Susan Braun. Her favorite projects are rabbit poster and vet science. Braun has won the Hester Adams Memorial award and a special merit at the state fair. She’s a Homestead High School graduate and plans to attend Huntington University. Braun’s favorite 4-H memory is when she took her hedgehog to the pet show.

Ethan VanWagner is the son of Josh and Sarah Meinika. His favorite 4-H projects and activities were building part of a pool deck for woodworking and restoring an old John Deere radio that was his grandpa Meinika’s for his electric project. VanWagner received several grand champion and reserve champion awards for his projects throughout the past 10 years. He graduated from Central Noble High School and plans to attend Indiana State this fall to major in business and accounting.

Madyson Stricker is the daughter of Jim and Beth Stricker. Her top 4-H projects are dairy steer feeder calf and junior leaders. She has received the Jim Teghtmeyer Memorial Award, a five time club president and various other offices, she’s had several state fair projects and is a 10-year member of the dairy steer and feeder calf club. Stricker is a Columbia City High School graduate and double major in informatics and political science at IU Bloomington. He most memorable 4-H moment was on her 16th birthday, when she was showing feeder calves at the fair. Her parents threw her a surprise party at the fairgrounds.

Erin Trabert is the daughter of Bruce and Karen Trabert. Her favorite projects are swine and rabbitry. She received the best of breed award for her Thrianta rabbit, is a champion bowler and a champion in rocketry. She attended Columbia City High School and will attend Indiana University South Bend for dental hygiene. Her most memorable 4-H moments are spending time with her friends.

Jack Hall is the son of Tina Gable and David Hall. His top projects are dairy steer feeder calf and swine. He’s a Whitko graduate and his future plan is to join the military.

Claire Reiff is the daughter of Doug and Terri Reiff. Her top 4-H projects are lambs and pigs. She’s shown a grand champion market lamb and was senior showman. Reiff is a Whitko High School graduate and plans to be an interior designer. Her most memorable moment was winning grand champion with her lamb.

Michael Garcia is the son of Jerry and Heather Garcia. His favorite 4-H projects are dairy feeder calves and dairy steer. He’s received honorable mention in foods. Garcia will study agriculture at Ivy Tech. His most memorable 4-H moments are showing feeder calves, learning and growing with friends and demolition derby nights.

Ryan Vance is the son of Matt and Martha Vance. His favorite projects include photography and foods. He received several blue honors and is a 10-year member of the Columbia City Clovers club. He attended Columbia City High School’s Eagle Tech Academy and will work in welding or as a carpenter. His favorite part about 4-H is fair week and seeing his projects.

Alexus Sroufe is the daughter of Larry Joe and Candy Sroufe. Her top 4-H projects are feeder calf and scrapbooking. She’s received the Hester Adams scholarship, Junior Leaders 500 Club and grand champion lottery calf. Sroufe is a Whitko graduate and will take classes at Ivy Tech this fall. Her most memorable 4-H moment was winning the big trophy for the number one lottery calf, and winning the 2016 women’s demolition derby.

Dayna Kyler is the daughter of Todd and Tina Kyler. Her top projects are home environment and dairy steer feeder calf. She’s been a state fair participant, received reserve champion for her spot barrow and was a feeder calf reserve champion. She’s a graduate of Columbia City High School and will attend Purdue University to study agribusiness marketing. Her most memorable 4-H moments are working concessions with her friends.

There are 42 10-year members total. Pictured are members who submitted profiles to the Whitley County Extension Office

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Elise Cormany is the daughter of Jeffrey and Vonda Cormany. Her top projects are dairy beef steer and dairy beef feeder calf. She’s earned many achievements, including the 2016 grand champion and reserve grand champion dairy beef steer, champion dairy steer at the 2015 state fair and 2016 reserve champion dairy steer at the state fair. She graduated from Columbia City High School and plans to attend Huntington University this August. Her most memorable 4-H moment was winning champion dairy beef steer at the Indiana State Fair.

Peyton Miller is the daughter of Trisha Reid. Her top 4-H projects are swine and sewing. She received many awards in swine, including grand champion, champion county bred, born & raised, and was runner up in the Miss Whitley County Pageant in 2016. Miller is a Central Noble High School graduate and will attend Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis in the fall to major in neonatal nursing. Her most memorable 4-H moment was winning the 2015 grand champion gilt, and the friends and memories she’s made during her 10 years in 4-H.

Landen Waugh is the son of George and Jody Waugh. His favorite projects are swine and feeder calves. He advanced each year through the first round in showmanship class with swing, and was runner-up overall at the Indiana State Fair with his hog. Waugh graduated from Eagle Tech Academy and will be a heavy equipment operator. His most memorable 4-H moment was with his bred, born and raised litter of swine in 2016, with 12 live pigs.

Majenica Geiger is the daughter of Jeff and Melissa Geiger. Her favorite 4-H projects are beef and dairy steer feeder calf. She has been the president of the dairy steer club for three years and her township president for three years. Geiger is a Central Noble High School graduate. Her most memorable 4-H moment was winning showmanship at the state fair.

Devin Minier is the son of April Minier. His top 4-H projects are swine and beef. His top achievement is completing 10 years in 4-H. Minier is a Columbia City High School graduate and works at Micropulse. His most memorable 4-H moments are showing and spending the week with friends.

Mackenzie Sheets is the daughter of Jamie Sheets and Jennifer Krider. Her top projects are dairy steer and sewing. Sheets graduated from Columbia City High School and will attend Ball State University to major in elementary education. Her most memorable moment was being in the grand drive at the State Fair with her dairy steer.

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FRIDAY, JULY 14 6 - 11 a.m. 4-H Horse & Pony Due……………………………….Horse Barn 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Poultry Commercial Show & Showmanship…….. Small Show Arena 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dairy Show ……………………………………Large Show Arena 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Food Auction Items Due…………4-H Center – West Room 12. - 3 p.m. Foods Auction ………………………………………….. 4-H Center 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Sheep Show…………………………………….Large Show Arena 2 - 5 p.m. Goat Olympics ………………………………..Small Show Arena 4 p.m. Herb Club Presentation………………..Ag Museum“Living Better with Herbs” 4 - 7 p.m.Entertainment Passes and Rodeo Tickets on Sale…Gazebo 6 p.m. Grandstand Seating – Gates Open ………………. Grandstand 6 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull (Weigh-in only)…..Small Show Arena 6:30 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull ………………………….Small Show Arena 6 - 10 p.m.Commercial Exhibits on Display ….. Commercial Building 7:30 p.m. Diamond J Rodeo……………………………………… Grandstand 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Non-Champion Milking Cows are released……Dairy Barn

SATURDAY, JULY 15 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Dairy Steer & Feeder Calf Showmanship & Feeder Calf Show.......Large Show Arena 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rabbit Show ………………………………….Small Show Arena 9 a.m. Horse & Pony English Show …………………….Horse Arena 12 - 3 p.m. “Choco-rific at the Fair” Contest ….4-H Center West Room 9 p.m. Auction of Barn Paintings………………………….Ag Museum 1 p.m. 4-H Council Meeting ………………………………… Show Barn 4 p.m. Herb Club Presentation……………………………..Ag Museum 5:30 p.m. Area Parade Lineup …………………….. Drive North of Show Barn 6 p.m. Parade………………………………………………. 4-H Fairgrounds Theme: “4-Her’s have Rough Hands, Farmer Tans, Dirty Boots, and Country Roots” 6:30 p.m. Gates Open for Grandstand Seating…………….. Grandstand 7 p.m. Kettle Korn……………………………………… Ag Museum Area 7:30 p.m. Demolition Derby …………………………………….. Grandstand

SUNDAY, JULY 16 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service (presented by local churches) …..Large Show Arena 10 a.m. Horse & Pony Western Show …………………….Horse Arena 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Beef Show …………………………………….Large Show Arena 11 a.m. Pork Producers Pork Chop Dinner………………..4-H Center 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Poultry Exhibition Show…………………..Small Show Arena 3 - 5:30 p.m. Antique Tractor Pull …………………………………. Grandstand

5 p.m. Gates Open for Grandstand Seating…………….. Grandstand 6 p.m. Basket Class …………………………. 4-H Center (West Room) 6 p.m. Parade of Champions ……………………….Large Show Arena 6 p.m. Kettle Korn………………………………………………Ag Museum 6 p.m. 4 Wheel Drive Truck Pull ………………………….. Grandstand 6 - 7 p.m. Mini 4-H Extravaganza…………………….Small Show Arena 6:30 p.m. Music………………………………………………………Ag Museum 7:30 p.m. Fashion Revue…………………………………Large Show Arena

MONDAY, JULY 17 6 - 10 a.m. Swine Due………………………………………………..Swine Barn 7:30 a.m. - 1p.m. Dairy Goat Show……………………………..Large Show Arena 10 a.m. Horse & Pony Walk/Trot Contesting…………..Horse Arena 1 - 4 p.m. Meat Goat Show ……………………………..Large Show Arena 4 p.m. Horse & Pony Contesting ………………………….Horse Arena 4:30 - 7 p.m. Dairy Steer Show …………………………….Large Show Arena 6 p.m. Gates Open for Grandstand Seating…………….. Grandstand 7 p.m. Tough Truck Contest ………………………………… Grandstand

TUESDAY, JULY 18 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Swine Barrow Show ………………………..Large Show Arena 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Sarah’s Homemade Caramel & Pecan Rolls ………. Shelterhouse 1 - 1:30 p.m. Pets Entered …………………………………..Small Show Arena 1 - 4 p.m. Master Gardeners Programs……………………….Ag Museum 2 p.m. Pets Judged ……………………………………Small Show Arena 3 p.m. Horse & Pony Fun Show …………………………..Horse Arena 4 - 6 p.m. Livestock Judging ……………………………Large Show Arena 6 p.m. Gates Open for Grandstand Seating…………….. Grandstand 7 p.m. Rabbit Action Demonstrations…….Small Animal Building 7 p.m. Kids Tough Track Competition, Farmer Olympics……….. Grandstand

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 7:30 - 11 a.m. Swine Gilt Show ……………………………..Large Show Arena 12 - 3 p.m. Large Animal Round Robin………………Large Show Arena 3 - 5 p.m. Small Animal Round Robin………………Small Show Arena 4 p.m. Horse & Pony Club Meeting………………………Horse Arena 6 p.m. Basket Class………………………………………………4-H Center 6:30 p.m. Gates Open for Grandstand Seating…………….. Grandstand 7 p.m. Mini 4-H Projects ONLY Released …………… Shelterhouse 7 p.m. Demolition Derby ……………………………………. Grandstand 7:30 - 11 p.m. Non-Auction Livestock returning home released……. Livestock Barns

THURSDAY, JULY 20 6 - 8 a.m. All Non-Auction Livestock Released …….Livestock Barns 7 - 10 a.m. 4-H Exhibits MUST Be Picked Up ……………… 4-H Center 7 - 10 a.m. Mini 4-H Projects Released & ………………….. Shelterhouse 7 - 10 a.m. Adult Open Class Projects Released …………… 4-H Center 10 a.m. LIVESTOCK AUCTION: ………………..Large Show Arena

FRIDAY, JULY 21 8 a.m. Livestock Barns Clean-Up ………………………….. Livestock 8 a.m. 4-H Center Clean-Up …………………………………. 4-H Center

Johnson and Johnson named Whitley County Pork Queen, Ambassador By Tyler Roebuck

ranging from simple to complex. After this interCOLUMBIA CITY – view, a victor is selected. The Whitley County Pork “These kids put a lot Producers named cousins of time and effort into Katelyn Johnson Pork their projects and are very Queen and Justin Johnson passionate about this, so Pork Ambassador at the some of them have very Whitley County Pork strict feeding and exercise Carcass Show, July 5. regimens,” Sery said. While the producers “These are the top typically only name one qualityand kids that we have Having a Garage Sale? Place your ad in IN|Whitley County reach over 13,000 homes in Whitley County. or the other, this year an opportunity to sit PHOTOS BY TYLER ROEBUCK enough participants Amelia Schrader shows her pig at the open carcass down and get to know a Amber Ferrell, the 2016 Whitley County Pork Queen, applied to merit the nomishow Wednesday evening at the 4-H fairgrounds. little bit.” poses with Katelyn and Justin Johnson, the 2017 nation of both. The winner for the and Ambassador. Johnsons are cousins. Have aQueen news tip? CallTheyour IN|Whitley County at (260) 693-3949 “The Whitley County carcass show, newspaper for the Pork Queen and Pork Whether it’s by making the 4-H Fair.” open show, was Harper Ambassador are reprepeople knowledgeable To be selected Pork Ziliak. Reserve Champion sentatives of the Whitley about the industry itself Queen or Ambassador, was Alyssa Schrader. IN|Whitley County direct togoover homes County Pork Producers,” or doingis things like openmailed applicants through 13,000 an In the 4-H portionand businesses in Whitley County. Jennifer Sery, coordishows. extensive process. They of the show, Katelyn nator for the Pork Queen/ “They will also be a go through an interview Johnson took home Grand Ambassador program, representative during the with the Pork Producers, Champion and Laney said. “Basically, their job Whitley County is Swine where they answer a slew circulation Ziliak won Reserve IN|Whitley County the largest weekly publication in Whitley County. is to support that industry. Show on the Tuesday of of questions about pork, Champion. Kids show their pigs in the large show arena. troebuck@kpcmedia.com

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YOUR VIEW IN|Whitley County posed the following question on Facebook: What’s your favorite part of the Whitley County 4-H Fair? Here are your responses: Miranda Cooper: The ice cream of course! Tanalee Scott: The ice cream and socializing with friends and family you haven’t seen in a while. Angela Bills Miller: The memories … our family has been involved in 4-H for YEARS! Some of our best family vacations were the week of the 4-H fair and State Fair. Best week of the summer! I hope our boys grow up loving the fair as much as all the Bills Family cousins did! Joe Gottschalk: Watching my granddaughters participate just like I did 50 years ago. Natasha Norris-Krider: Lemon ice cream :) and seeing all the hard work put into all the projects Donna Little Dale: Seeing all the ribbons on display. Wishing they could all be first place but knowing they are all winners is a plus. Shenae Campbell Miller: Watching all the hard work pay off. Teresa Clifford: Friendships that I still have after many many years! Jenna Kay Finnicum: Lemon ice cream Trent Marsh: No carnies, lemon ice cream, pork chops on the hill, hard work from kids who understand the work that goes into feeding a nation. Joshua John Van Voorst: Besides all those memories I made as a 10-year member? I’ve gotta go with the lemon ice cream as well. Brenda King: Ice cream! Judy Kreider: The family friendly atmosphere. Hoping onion rings are again on the menu. Nici Richards: Demo Derby Tabitha Renee Sue Wisniewski: The horses. Brittney Bickel: Watching my family in the derby. Mandi Banks: Ice cream is a must have. We love to watch the derby and like others said, seeing kids really work hard at something. Karen Alexander Hedrick: Watching my former students succeed and perform at their very best. This is education, learning, performing, and dedication at its finest!! Kelley Sheiss: Watching the kids work together and showcasing agriculture as the heartbeat of our community. Trisha Hinen: The animals, kids & the hard work that they put in to caring for and working with them to get ready for the shows. Even residential and city kids keep 4-H animals on farms so they can participate. Love that! Agriculture is key to this community! Kathy Dickerhoff: EVERYTHING!!!! Shannon Fry Clark: Watching non-farm people walk between the cows in the barns with much fear and hesitancy. Lol. Vicki Ream: I really like the smells of the animals. Good ol’ country air! Takes me back to visiting my grandparents’ farms. Wouldn’t care for it all the time, but as a flashback, pretty good! Chable Johnson: The community working hand in hand teaching, advising, cheering on young people with farming at heart! I also like watching all of this in action with a raspberry chocolate ice cream in hand. Danielle Smethers: The memories made.

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Enjoy this year’s fair If you don’t have the Whitley County 4-H Fair on your calendar this week, you should. The 93rd annual event is a celebration of education, community and agriculture. It begins Friday and lasts an entire week, with activities from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day except the final day. While many residents come for the famous ice cream, the fair provides an opportunity for 4-H members to show off their hard work and demonstrate the knowledge they’ve acquired over the past six or so months. As many in the community are aware, the four Hs of 4-H are heart, health, hand and

head. The projects arguably can do more for the head than some school courses for certain individuals. Think about how science fair projects allow students to become more engaged with aspects of the subject that they wouldn’t otherwise comprehend from reading a textbook. This is what 4-H does best – provide kids with hands-on knowledge. For those who did not participate in 4-H, they may only see the finished product. But 4-H is a lesson in patience for those who slowly crafted a garment, ripping out seams and re-sewing zippers; a lesson in persistence for those who rewire and retest a robotics project; a lesson in

Our view chemistry for those measuring different proportions of ingredients in an attempt to bake the perfect cookie or cake; a lesson in humility for those whose animal refused to be cooperative in the show ring despite weeks of practice and training; and a lesson in perseverance for those who nurtured a corn stalk to its full height

and beauty. For practically every interest a child might have, there is a 4-H project that he or she can undertake. What fairgoers see on display is the product of months of learning, workshops and trial and error. The youth that participate in the projects deserve to be celebrated and encouraged. These youths are not only learning about a subject matter in greater depth, they are learning the soft skills in which local employers say they so desperately need in workers. Be sure to make it out to the fair this week, say “hello” to some neighbors and provide a pat on the back to a 4-Her, they deserve it.

You never know who you’ll meet A father lives on in memory through his car, now located in Columbia City As I met with a group from my church for a periodic Sunday ice cream stop, one of the friends who came shared her excitement with her new, old car - a 1964 Triumph TR4 that belonged to her father. Because I’m a car guy – and always in reporter mode – I thought that surely, there must be more to the story. I spoke with Chris Broni about her car and its history, and the story organically unraveled. Although her father, Al Macllroy, passed away recently on Memorial Day, his memories live on through his car. Growing up

The Triumph, affectionately named Merg, actually predates Broni. “The car is six years older than I am, and Dad owned it from when it was brand new,” she said. “Carol, my sister, and I always joked that Dad’s true baby was the car. He had us, but we were always secondary to the car, which I’m sure was not true in his mind.” Consequently, Merg has always been a part of Broni’s life, and from an early age made lasting memories. “I have memories of always knowing when Dad was coming home because that car has such a distinctive sound and you could hear it from way before you’d ever get to the house,” she said. “I can just remember as little kids you would hear Dad coming home and you’d run to the front door to meet him.” He also used the car as a teaching opportunity for his two daughters Chris and Carol. “My memory was Carol and I playing in the driveway where he was working on it most of the time and, on the occasion when we would be interested in working on the

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car, our job was to run and get tools. I learned the name of every tool that you would ever use running errands for my dad while he was working on the car.”

Forming relationships

Merg served not only as a fun, flashy mode of transportation. It also presented Macllroy the opportunity to grow closer with his daughters. “Because the Triumph is a two-seater, Dad could only take one of us at a time. Dad belonged to the San Diego Triumph Club, and they had rallies and shows and those kind of events, so Carol and I alternated going with him. We would spend the day either driving the country roads in San Diego County or scavenger hunts with the car club or sitting at car shows. That was time that we had to talk with Dad and work with him,” Broni said. “And it’s a fun car to drive, so you just end up talking about it and telling stories and adventures. It was, I think, one of those things that was special to him and because it was special to him it became special to Carol and I as we were growing up.” Fun stories It served as Broni’s daily driver. As is typical with British sports cars, daily driving the Triumph created a story wherever it went. By virtue of being the older sibling, Broni often had to take her sister around for errands. “If she needed a haircut,

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Chris Broni proudly sits in her 1964 Triumph TR4. Broni intends to take the car to area shows and join British car clubs.

Al Macllroy created a map of the places and adventures he traversed upon with his Triumph. The map, along with other memorabilia, is set up in Broni’s house.

if she needed to go to tennis lessons, I was the chauffeur,” she said. Then Merg showed its British side. “But I couldn’t get the Triumph into reverse, because it’s a pain to get it into reverse. For whatever reason, it would always slip out and I couldn’t

get it all the way into gear. It got to be a bit of a joke between Carol and I because I didn’t want to run her to all of these places that I was supposed to take her, and I couldn’t get it into reverse, so if she wanted to go she’d have See MERG, Page 7

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90-year old company expanding Warner Electric adding new equipment, jobs in Columbia City KPC Media Service

COLUMBIA CITY – Local manufacturing business Warner Electric recently announced plans to expand its operations in Park 30 Business Center, and will add new equipment and new jobs. Warner Electric, located at 4578 E. Park 30 Drive in Park 30 Business Center, was founded in 1927, and is a subsidiary of Altra Industrial Motion, Corp., which is a leading multinational producer and marketer of mechanical power transmission

products. “Columbia City continues to be a strategic and high-performance operation in our North American business,” said David Ebling, President of Altra Industrial Motion’s Electromagnetic Clutch Brake Division. “We have an outstanding workforce in Whitley County. Our team consistently strives to improve product quality, productivity, and responsiveness to the needs of our customers. We are pleased to make this investment giving our

team new tools to perform at an even higher level.” Warner specializes in manufacturing clutch and brake solutions, and provides components for a wide array of markets including: turf & garden equipment, agriculture equipment, material handling and food and beverage. With the ability to manufacture a variety of electromagnetic power transmission components such as clutches, brakes, coils, sensors and switches, Warner is considered a primary

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supplier by its marketleading customers. Warner has grown in Whitley County throughout the years. Just three years ago, in 2014, Warner announced the consolidation of its operation in South Beloit, Illinois, to Whitley County. At that time, Warner invested $2 million to combine its three locations in Whitley County, and lease its current 96,000-squarefoot facility in Park 30. “We are pleased to hear of Warner’s continued

confidence in our community, and we are happy to support their growth,” said Whitley County Economic Development Corp. President Jon Myers. The company will make a significant investment in new equipment, such as CNC machinery and assembly equipment to increase its manufacturing capacity and efficiency. Warner currently has more than 200 employees, and plans to add new full-time jobs to support growth and operate the

additional equipment. The Whitley County Council approved a 10-year tax abatement in support of the project, at the request of the Whitley County EDC. “We are pleased to support Warner on this project. As one of Whitley County’s major employers, we look forward to watching the company continue to grow, and support our residents and our community,” said Whitley County Council President John Barrett.

any other car. You need to hook it up the way I’m telling you to hook it up,’” Broni said. Often, the would-be helpers complicated the situation by electing not to listen. “They’d say, ‘Oh, honey, you don’t know what you’re talking about, that’s not how you jump start a car.’” Silently, Broni would let them learn their lesson. “They’d shock themselves, then ask, ‘How do you jump start this car?’”

kids out for a spin. She called me and said ‘Oh Chris, it’s just like an old friend.’” Broni received the car after her father’s death because she had space for it. “My sister lives in Seattle and they have a one car garage that’s really a shop,” she said. “I had told dad at one point that I had interest in having the car and Carol agreed that it would be fine. I don’t have any kids though, so at whichever point I decide that I’m going to pass it on to somebody else, it’s going to go to Carol’s kids.” For now, Merg will remain with Broni, a faithful companion and living memory of her father. “I plan to continue to do what Dad did with it, take it to shows and to do trips with it and to drive it on beautiful sunny days,” she said. Next time you see someone with a cool or interesting car, don’t be afraid to ask them about it. You never know what kind of story it has to tell.

MERG from Page 6 to push me out of the garage,” she said. “I’d put it in neutral, which was the best I could do, she’d push it – we had a hill on our driveway so you’d roll down the driveway – and then she’d get in and we’d take off and go. Then the rule was I had to find a parking space where I could pull through because ‘I am not pushing you out in public!’” Another story illustrates the sarcastically brilliant, often dubiously complex engineering that went into Merg. “There was a period in time where it was eating batteries for some reason, so it was forever needing to be jump started. However, it’s positive ground, so most people assume a negative-ground car, which is the standard way a car operates, and you would get all these nice guys who would come over and want to give you a jump, which we always appreciated, but we’d try to tell them, ‘You don’t jump start this car like you jump start

The following people of North Port, Fla., was County Sheriff’s Departwere booked in the Whitley arrested July 2 by the ment, charged with County Jail: Indiana State Police, violation of suspended Skyler Roff, 34, of charged with possession of sentence. Columbia City, was marijuana, possession of Stephanie Damron, 31, arrested June 29 by the paraphernalia, OWI-conof Larwill, was arrested Columbia City Police trolled substance and July 7 by the Whitley Department and charged reckless driving. County Sheriff’s Departwith failure to comply, Teddy Stanley, 51, of ment, charged with resisting law enforceWawaka, was arrested July probation violation. ment, possession of a 3 by the Whitley County Michael Gatton, 23, chemical with the intent Sheriff’s Department, of Columbia City, was to manufacture, driving charged with probation arrested July 7 by the while suspended, criminal violation. Whitley County Sheriff’s mischief, reckless driving Derek Lenz, 27, of Department, charged with and possession of paraChurubusco, was arrested probation violation. phernalia. July 3 by the Indiana State Jasper Springer, 45, of Growing older Lauren Patterson, 23, Police, charged with being Larwill, was arrested July As the sisters grew of North Manchester, an habitual traffic violator, 7 by the Columbia City to be adults, the car was arrested June 30 by possession of marijuana, Police Department, charged stayed with their dad the Columbia City Police possession of cocaine and with OWI. and became more of a Department, charged with OWI-controlled substance. Lykell Smith, 20, of memory than part of huffing. Cory Smith, 26, of South Bend, was arrested their lives. It was always Devin Murtaugh, 32, Pierceton, was arrested July July 9 by the Whitley there in their minds. of Indianapolis, was 3 by the Whitley County County Sheriff’s DepartWhen Macllroy fell ill arrested June 30 by the Sheriff’s Department, ment, charged with for what would be his last Whitley County Sheriff’s charged with probation possession of marijuana time, Carol traveled out Department, charged with violation. and visiting a common to his residence in New residential entry. Lauren Patterson, 23, nuisance. Jersey. She brought her Ryan Thomas, 29, of of North Manchester, Stephen Anderson, children, who had never New Haven, was arrested was arrested July 4 by 19, of South Bend, was ridden in the car, “so she June 30 by the Whitley the Columbia City Police arrested July 9 by the and her husband put the County Sheriff’s DepartDepartment, charged with Whitley County Sheriff’s battery back in and did ment, charged with failure huffing. 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Ag Museum Benefit Auction at 4-H fair COLUMBIA CITY—Thirteen local barn paintings will be auctioned off at the Whitley County 4-H Fair on Saturday, July 15 at 1 p.m. in the Whitley County Ag Museum. The museum will receive 50

percent of the proceeds that will help fund the new sidewalk between the museum and the main walkway. All paintings were done by Robert Kroeger of Cincinnati, Ohio. Pictured are several of the paintings to be sold. PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Chad and Amy Harris’ barn was built by a prominent physician around 1860. Parts of the house may have served as a hospital. It’s possible that a barn was built around this time but the present one, with sawmill cuts on its lumber and timber, probably dates to the late 1890s or early 1900s. The original barn may have burned.

This barn, originally built in 1899, was a county barn. County barns held many of the poor in the county, which served as farmhands in return for food and shelter. Many counties across Indiana had similar programs. Today, the barn is used to store hay and equipment.

This double corn crib is one of the largest corn barns in Whitley County and its two wooden cupolas add flair. Galen and Betty Wilkinson have owned this farm since 1989 and raise. corn and soybeans on its 740 acres. In addition, Galen donated several antique tractors and farm equipment and tools to the Whitley County Agricultural Museum.

Inside, several long hand hewn beams support the roof, which would normally date the barn to the mid-1800s. Rachel Boggs said the barn was built in 1901, which accounts for some sawmill cut timbers, but not for the raw-cut massive beam. She guesses that the builder, Charles Weatherhogg, used old timbers, these gigantic beams, from the original barn.

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Tanner Miller groom’s the family cow.

Jacob Gentry walks his pig in preperation of the 4-H fair.

Tanner Miller finishes his mini 4-H project sheet.

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Layla Fausnaugh, 9 shows off her family pid before the 4-H fair.

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MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Miss Whitley County

Snapshots from the pageant held Monday at First Church of God

Bridget Hinen is the daughter of Don and Joann Hinen. She will be a sophomore at Ball State University, dual majoring in elementary and special education.

Rachel Hartman is the daughter of Cherie and James Hartman. She attends Ivy Tech Community College with a major in business management and a minor in agriculture.

Taylor Duncan is the daughter of Brandi and Josh Duncan. She will be a sophomore at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne with a major in music therapy.

Macenzie Lane is the daughter of Bruce and Dixie Lane. She will be entering her sophomore year at Holy Cross College with a major in English and minors in business and political science.

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Claire Reiff is the daughter of Doug and Terri Reiff. She will be attending IUPUI in the fall with a major in interior design and a minor in business.

Baily Rentschler is the daughter of Anne and Tom Titus. She will be a junior in the fall at IUPUI, with a major in nursing.

Bailee Yount is the daughter of Julie Briggs and Shawn Yount. She will be a senior at Columbia City High School in the fall.

Megan Lemke is the daughter of Bruce and Candace Lemke. She plans to attend Ivy Tech Community College in the fall with a major in journalism.

Crystal Van Houten is the daughter of Jon and Pam Van Houten. She will be attending Grace College in the fall with a major in marketing.

Peyton Miller is the daughter of Trisha Reid. She will be a freshman at IUPUI in the fall, majoring in nursing.

Mackenzie Sheets is the daughter of Jamie and Kara Sheets, and Ryan and Jennifer Krider. She will be attending Ball State University, majoring in elementary education.

Pictured is the 2017 Miss Whitley County court. From left are People’s Choice winner Claire Reiff, Miss Congeniality Bailee Yount, Third Runner-Up Mackenzie Sheets, Miss Whitley County Jenna

Pittenger, Second Runner-Up Peyton Miller, Third Runner-Up Taylor Duncan and First Runner-Up Megan Lemke.

Jenna Pittenger is the daughter of Amy Motter and Tim Pittenger. She will be a freshman at Purdue University, majoring in nursing, midwifery and pre-med.

Christen Wheeler is the daughter of Jeremy Wheeler and Summer Dornick. She attends Ivy Tech, majoring in business administration.

Kaitlyn Sheets gives her last speech as Miss Whitley County.

Members of the Little Miss Whitley County court are held in suspense, waiting for the emcee to announce the 2017 Miss Whitley County. From left are Junior Miss Peyton Buckley, Pre-teen Laney Ziliak and Little Miss Harper Ziliak.

Pageant participant Baily Rentschler hugs the newly crowned Miss Whitley County.

2016 Miss Whitley County Kaitlyn Sheets was excited after her younger sister, Mackenzie Sheets, was named third runner-up.

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Maggard led NCAA in three-point percentage By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn — Another athletic standout began her career in Whitley County. Darby Maggard, of Larwill, led the NCAA in three-point field goal percentage for the 2016-17 season at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Maggard received a trophy from the NCAA for her statistical performance this year. “I had no idea I was number one in threepoint shooting,” Maggard said with a laugh. “I didn’t know until the other day when my coach told me he had something for me in his office. He told me he never handed out something like this before and that he was proud of me, and then he led me to the trophy.” Maggard played at Whitko Middle School, before playing at Canterbury High School.

“I was beyond blessed to have the coaches I had in Larwill,” said Maggard. “My mom was my basketball coach for many years, and I learned a lot from her. Growing up in Indiana in general helped me as well. Basketball is everywhere, and we take pride in that,” “The culture in Larwill specifically is incredible. It installed a work ethic in me to be the best I can be. I don’t think I’d be the person I am today without my experience at Whitko.” Maggard’s elite level of play helped the Bruins win the Ohio Valley Conference. Belmont narrowly lost to fourseed Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament, 73-70. “There were nearly 10,000 people watching that game,” said Maggard. “To play in front of such a stage was incredible. I know we lost, but we showed

our heart and how much passion we bring to the game of women’s basketball.” This past season the sophomore started all 33 games at point guard, scoring an average 14.5 points and dishing 5.7 assists per game. Maggard was named first team All-Ohio Valley Conference for the second year in a row. Maggard was the Ohio Valley freshman of the year in the previous season. She had one of the best shooting seasons in Belmont history this year, as she ranked top five in both three-point percentage (.487) and three pointers made (116). Her three-point shooting percentage was the best in program history. Maggard is also known for her ability to create plays by sharing the ball. Her 188 assists this past season is the third most in program history,

beating her own mark of 174 the year before. Maggard’s 3.2 assist to turnover ratio led the Ohio Valley Conference and was great enough to rank top five in NCAA division I. She also finished second in threepointers made per game, trailing Michigan State’s Tori Jankoska by just 0.2. Maggard started the season by scoring 12 points in Fort Wayne, where Belmont whipped the Mastadons, 85-59. “I loved every second of it,” she said “I had a lot of people there that watched me in high school. I felt blessed and beyond thankful to have them there cheering us

on in Fort Wayne.” She compiled 24 double figure scoring games and led the Bruins in scoring 12 times, led assists 20 times and totaled three double digit figure assist games. She made eight or more shots from beyond the arch in two games against Murray State and Tennessee Tech. Another season highlight was when she swished seven three pointers on the road against Minnesota. “The games against the bigger schools provided us confidence that we can compete against them if we give it our all and have faith in the way we play,” said Maggard.

Her season high performance came at Loyola Marymount, where she dominated with 27 points, while adding nine assists. “I’m just really fortunate to play with incredible people. What makes Belmont an incredible school is that everyone cares for each other,” she said. Maggard also left with a word for any kid in her community that wants to achieve something like she has. “It is possible,” said Maggard. “Your dreams can be wachieved if you work every single day. Write your goals down, and go work at it with 100 percent effort.”

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Nine of the 11 Smith siblings pose in their garage, where they practice taekwondo for hours at a time. Pictured front, from left, Abraham, Adelaide and Veronica. From back, Naomi, Arianna, Isabella, A.J. , Sophia and Graham.

Siblings spar Adelaide to taekwondo World Title By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

The desire to compete in martial arts, like many of her siblings, developed over time. “Just a few years ago, she was not very competitive,” said Adelaide’s mother, Jessica Smith. “She would be just standing around and singing instead of competing. My husband and I were coming to terms that it was OK for her to be the one that doesn’t love to compete. Something clicked a couple years ago. She just changed. She won everything last year. She swept districts, but couldn’t compete for a world title, because she was just a red belt. She has been pretty dominating in everything she does. A few years ago, I would have said she will

COLUMBIA CITY – The Smith household most likely is a lot different than your own. That is unless you have 11 home-schooled kids, many whom spend hours in their garage practicing taekwondo. The hours are paying off too. Last month, Adelaide Smith, 10, of Columbia City, won the American Taekwondo Association world title in combat sparring at Little Rock, Arkansas. Combat sparring, an event in which participants hit each other with big padded sticks. Smith also competed at the world-wide competition in traditional forms, traditional weapons and Having a Garage traditional sparring.

never even compete, and now she’s the first of her siblings to win a world title.” Four of Adelaide’s siblings have competed on the world stage, but she’s the first to win. The seven eldest all have black belts, Adelaide received her first-degree black belt in June 2016. “I think it was mostly my family that helped me to get a world title,” said Adelaide Smith. “While I was fighting my matches, they were encouraging me and cheering for me so much that it gave me an energy. I think that is a big reason why I was able to win a World Title. Having my instructors Master (Bob) Hill and Mr. (Andrew) Waugh watching me made me think, “this is my chance

to show them I’ve been working hard and I can do what they have taught me.” Qualifying for an international competition is no easy gig. Adelaide had to rank top 10 in the world in her events, or she had to win her district events in Chicago. She pulled off both to advance to the international stage. Adelaide likes to swim and camp in her free time, but chances are she’s probably fighting off her older siblings. “Being home-schooled gives them an advantage to have a lot of freedom,” Jessica Smith said. “They are in the garage for hours at a time. Taekwondo is what they do. It’s the only sport they’re interested in, and

they do it fully.” Adelaide’s siblings have with out a doubt helped her along the way to win a world title, both in the garage and on the big stage. “When she won we were all really excited. Before that a world title seemed so unachievable. Then she did it and it was so unreal. We were all kind of shocked for a minute until it hit us what she had done,” said older brother A.J. Smith. “I feel like we have put a lot of time into training her. Even in classes when we are not the ones who are teaching, we are the ones sparring her. We always push her. We don’t take it easy on her, because we want her to be better. At home we did drills, especially

when we found out she was going for a world title. We practiced a lot trying to teach her new techniques and strategies.” Adelaide is still trying to top one of her older siblings. “She has never beat any of her older siblings,” Jessica Smith said with a laugh. “The younger ones do have such a tremendous benefit. Their older siblings are very talented marshal artists, and those younger siblings get to be trained by the older ones. They really have helped Adelaide. There is a big befit of having someone older to kind of beat up on you, that helps you to get better at your craft, but they can still take her.”

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• The South Whitley Public Library will hold a library board meeting at 6 p.m. • Churubusco Public Library will host “Eli the Tuba Guy” 2 p.m. as part of its summer reading program. • A ribbon cutting for A Shively & Co. is planned for noon at 1165 E. Business 30, Columbia City. The business offer’s home decor, candles, wood pieces and more. July 14-20

• The Whitley County 4-H Fair will be at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Columbia City. July 15

• Churubusco Public Library will show the LEGO Batman Movie at 2 p.m. • Ideal Fish and Game Club in Churubusco will host a fundraiser “Let’s Shoot the Jukebox” noon-3 p.m. The cost is $5 for 10 rounds, bring your own ammo and gun. There will be pork burgers, chips and soft drinks available. Proceeds will go toward the Churubusco area war memorial and veterans relief fund. Donations will also be accepted.

July 17

• Whitley County’s Commissioners meet at 1 p.m. on the first and third Mondays every month, in the Whitley County Government Center in downtown Columbia City. • Churubusco Public Library will host its weekly drawing for free books. Names will be drawn for adults, teens and children to select a free book. The drawing is held at 5 p.m. at the library. • Churubusco Public Library will host “Art with Jill Bontrager” 1 p.m. at the library as part of its summer reading program. July 18

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• The Whitley County Master Gardeners will host seminars in during the Whitley County 4-H Fair in the Ag Museum. The 1 p.m. meeting will educate attendees on seasonal gardening for pollinators. At 2 p.m., gardeners will discuss becoming a national wildlife certified habitat. Attendees can learn about seasonal gardening for birds at 3 p.m. Call Janice Klopfenstein at 691-2206 for more information. • The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host a community conversation on the future of Columbia City Parks. With the upcoming donation of land by Whitley County Consolidated Schools, the Parks Department will be dramatically changing. Park Director Mark Green will be on hand to discuss future plans and more. The conversation will be hosted at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center, 11:30 a.m. RSVP to the Chamber by calling 248-8131 or email office@whitleychamber.com. July 19

• Churubusco’s Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays every month at the town hall on Home Avenue. • The South Whitley Public Library will host a summer reading movie event. There will be a showing of the Lego Batman movie. The event starts at 2 p.m. • The Whitley County Health Department will offer free HIV and Hepatits C testing 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the health department, located in the Whitley County Government Center in downtown Columbia City. Results are available in 20 minutes. For more information, call 248-3121. • A Day in This Life will be stopping by Chapman’s Brewing Company in Columbia City at 7 p.m. As part of their 50th anniversary, the group will be filming places that explore how music has shaped American culture.

July 20

• Author Blake Sebring will visit the South Whitley Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Sebring is the author of eight books including “Lethal Ghost” and “The Lake Effect.”

July 22

• The Fellowship of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church will host a golf outing fundraiser to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Eel River Golf Course. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $55 per person with four people on each team. There will be prizes for first and second place teams, the longest drive, longest putt and closest to the hole. A light meal will be served after golfing. To register, contact Pastor Larry Smith at 450-5066 or email the church at wesleycumc@yahoo.com. Eel River Golf Course is located at 1265 N. 950 East, Churubusco. • Green Township Community Center will host its annual ice cream social 4-8 p.m. The menu includes hot chicken sandwiches, sloppy joe sandwiches, hot dogs and coney dogs, chips, pie, cake, drinks and homemade ice cream. The cost is a freewill donation, with proceeds going to the community center. There will also be a 4-H car wash and bake sale. The community center is located at the intersections of County Roads 300 South and 300 East in Noble County. • Churubusco Public Library will host a friends and family CPR class, 2 p.m. at the library. Sign-up is required and space is limited. If interested, contact the library at 693-6466 or email buscolibrary@frontier.com. July 23

• Green Center United Methodist Church will host its vacation bible school 6-8 p.m. July 23-27 at the church, at the corner of County Roads 300 East and 300 South in Noble County. The program is for children ages 5 through fifth grade. To register, call 636-3522 or 438-3809. Green Township Vacation Bible School is sponsored by Charter Oak Community Church, Green Center United Methodist Church and Sugar Grove Church of God. July 24 • Churubusco Public Library will host its weekly drawing for free books. Names will be drawn for adults, teens and children to select a free book. The drawing is held at 5 p.m. at the library. July 25

• South Whitley Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. in the South Whitley Town Hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. July 26

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• Churubusco Public Library will host the closing program for its summer reading program at noon. July 27

• Faith Lutheran Church will hold a blood drive from 1:30-6:30 p.m. July 28

• 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.

July 29

• Columbia City Joint High School’s Class of 1987 will host its 30th reunion 6 p.m. at Portside Pizza, Tri-Lakes. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, corn hole, and the band Cheyenne will perform at 9 p.m. The cost is $25 per person or $35 for a couple. Send RSVP to Angie Vance at 315 S. Pumpkin Ridge Court, Columbia City, 46725, by July 1. The cost is $5 extra per person if paid after July 1. For more information, contact Vance at 229-0170 or amvance1138@yahoo.com. • Columbia City High School’s Class of 1952 will host its 65th reunion 12:30-4 p.m. at Smith’s Funeral Home. Lunch is at 1 p.m. Reservations are required, call Jo Ann at 244-6296 or France 691-3247. July 30

• The Humane Society of Whitley County will host a 5-K run run/walk for Paws at Morsches Park. • Zion Lutheran Church will host Vacation Bible School July 30-Aug. 2 at the church, 101 E. North St., Columbia City. VBS is for children ages 3 through sixth grade. There will be Bible time stories, crafts and snacks. Call 244-5513 to pre-register, or sign up on July 30 at the church. There is no charge for VBS.

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• Churubusco Public Library will host its weekly drawing for free books. Names will be drawn for adults, teens and children to select a free book. The drawing is held at 5 p.m. at the library. Aug. 1

• The Whitley County Conservation Day Camp will be 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Camp Whitley. The camp is for children ages 9-13, and they will shoot skeet, archery, build a birdhouse, play games, see snakes and go swimming. The cost is $10 per child. To sign up, contact Nadean Lamle at 244-6266 ext. 101, or email nadean. lamle@in.nacdnet.net. • Online registration for Whitley County Consolidated Schools begins Aug. 1 and needs to be completed prior to the start of school. Parents may register by logging onto Harmony and following the registration instructions. The information can be found at wccsonline.com. All WCCS offices will open Aug. 1 for those without internet access, and there will be extended hours Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Refer to your respective school office with questions. 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 holding 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. Aug. 11

• A benefit for TROY School will be hosted 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at the farm at Joseph Decuis, 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

• 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. 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. Aug. 24

• The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf outing. More details to come. August 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. Sept. 2

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