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WHITLEY COUNTY — The Whitley County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Conservation Day Camp Tuesday, Aug. 7.

The camp is located at Camp Whitley, just northeast of Columbia City.

It begins at 9:15 a.m. and will end at 2:30 p.m., and is for boys and girls ages 9-13.

The cost is $10 for the day, which includes activities and lunch.

The campers will shoot skeet, practice archery and build a birdhouse that they will take home with them at the end of the day. After lunch, they will play games and see reptiles native to Indiana. The day camp will end with a swim in

Judge touts Whitley County 4-H program

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COLUMBIA CITY — After spending several hours judging Large Animal Round Robin showmen at the Whitley County 4-H Fair last Wednesday, judge Tom Yount, of Fishers, went on to applaud Whitley County — not only for the showmen in the ring.

“This county has a huge reputation,” Yount said. “To get a letter from Whitley County asking to judge anything is a very prestigious

thing to put on your resume.

The depth, history and background of this county and the people who have been through this county is legendary.”

Yount thinks Whitley County is one of the best 4-H programs in the state.

“If you mention the top 5 counties in Indiana, out of 92 of them, I guarantee Whitley County is one of them,” he said. “You should give your producers and yourselves a big round of applause.”

The show started off well

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COLUMBIA CITY — Of all the ribbons and trophies passed out at the Whitley County 4-H Fair last week, Kayla Schipper won the most prestigious.

Schipper was the Large Animal Round Robin champion after a long afternoon of showing horses, dairy, sheep, swine, beef, dairy steer and dairy steer feeder calves — competing against the showmanship winners of each species.

Schipper is a nine-year 4-H member and represented the dairy feeder calves. She also shows pigs and she used to show goats, rabbits and beef, which has helped her develop into a quality showman.

“I’ve had a lot of practice,” Schipper said.

Schipper’s father, Cory, was also a 10-year 4-H member. She attends Whitko High School.

“I’ve been around livestock since I was little,” Schipper said. “I’ve

had a lot of practice.” — as did the other contestants.

Judge Tom Yount, of Fishers, spoke highly of the contestants and the stiff competition.

“Whoever is champion, I can’t go wrong,” Yount said. “Every one of these kids is awesome. You guys are good. I guarantee if you don’t win today, when you go to your next judging contest, you’ll win. It’s one person’s opinion on one day.

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Friends and family of Kayla Schipper celebrate with her after she was named the Round Robin winner.

Successful fair week comes to a close

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Lyncon Saunders poses for a quick photo with his goat before taking it into the show ring during the goat show.

KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County 4-H Fair went off without a hitch last week, as the annual event attracted thousands from the county and northern Indiana to see animals, enjoy fair ice cream and witness local youth and their achievements this year.

The fair concluded with the annual livestock auction last Thursday. This week’s edition is filled with photos from fair week — you can also see more on the IN|Whitley County Facebook page.

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Diane Roberts received the Whitley County 4-H Adult Leadership Award. Roberts is a township club leader and has served several years on the 4-H Council as secretary.

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Having individuals who are experts at judging animals lends itself to having a strong 4-H program, Yount says.

“These people know what good animals are and they go out and raise or purchase them. They know how to feed them and take care of them. That’s why Whitley County has such proud traditions — it’s unbelievable.”

Local residents agree that Whitley County has an excellent 4-H fair. The following comments were

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beginning with the first class — the horses — which can struggle being brought into a show barn when they are typically shown in an open ring.

“Those horses couldn’t have acted any better,” Yount said.

It wasn’t just the horses that were well-broken.

“It continued,” Yount said.

“I was really impressed with the animals they brought in for these kids to work with. Hats off to those who supplied the animals for

the contest. You should be congratulated for that.”

Yount’s impression of agriculture in Whitley County began long before he judged this year’s round robin. For the past several years, the Columbia City FFA and 4-H livestock judging teams have been successful, and Yount has experienced that first-hand from his work in Fishers.

“Your judging teams have flat dominated livestock judging,” Yount said. “Not only in Indiana, but across the U.S. There’s not a contest they haven’t won. Every weekend we get our heads

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ROUND ROBIN: Felt most comfortable in the beef show, Schipper says FROM PAGE 1

Somedays its the luck of the draw on the animal you get. Somedays you’re feeling it and somedays you’re not.

“You have six people out here representing your county and you couldn’t ask for any more than what they’ve done from top to bottom.”

The judge, who wasn’t responsible for compiling results, said he didn’t even know who the final winner would be due to how close the contest was.

“Every showman was amazing,” Schipper said.

“I was surprised I won. I couldn’t be more proud to be from Whitley County.”

Schipper said she felt most comfortable showing in the beef show, and struggled more with the sheep and dairy classes.

Schipper’s name will be added to the board in the show barn, among Whitley County’s best showmen.

Also competing in the contest were: Robby Sheets, Mallory Johnson, Julia Gaerte, Tegan Ross and Cassie Gebert.

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Julia Gaerte, of Churubusco, represented the sheep club as the youngest participant in the round robin — a fifth-grader.

Large Animal Round Robin participants pose for a photo after the contest. From left are Robby Sheets, Mallory Johnson, Julia Gaerte, Kayla Schipper, Tegan Ross and Cassie Gebert.

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Mallory Johnson and Julia Gaerte, both of Churubusco, participated in the Large Animal Round Robin last week at the Whitley County 4-H Fair.

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Alyssa Worrick, 6, presented the Round Robin trophy as a representative of the Worrick family, which sponsored the event.

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Mallory Johnson, a freshman at Churubusco High School, shows a sheep.

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Robby Sheets was one of several strong contestants in the show.

Sheets is part of the prestigious Columbia City livestock judging team.

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Round Robin contestants show their dairy feeder calves.

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posted on the IN|Whitley County Facebook page responding to the question, “What makes the Whitley County 4-H Fair so great?”: Jennifer Krider: The continued tradition, unyielding commitment to community, and the dedication to our youth makes the Whitley County 4-H Fair a snapshot in time that appears every year.

It’s something so special

that unless you actually experience it, you can’t fully understand it.

Jeff Geiger: The great people who volunteer their time to keep the fair a traditional and free fair.

Samantha Barnett: Our amazing farming community coming together to make memories together.

And seeing so many young kids working hard to achieve their goals and dreams! And of course, the animals.

Roxanne Reiff: I like that

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Mandy Yohe Hartman: All the awesome families!

Angela Bills Miller: Community coming together to support those in need… like the Whitley County Rabbit Club auctioning off the bunny of a girl who was in a tragic car accident in June. They sold the bunny not once, but TWICE. Angie Nix Reimer: It is an amazing family tradition for our community.

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Time to apply for 2019 Lilly Scholarship Deadline is Sept. 14 CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — The Community Foundation of Whitley County is once again offering the opportunity for Whitley County high school seniors to apply for the 2019 Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship.

Applications are available on the Community Foundation’s website at cfwhitley.org.

Funded by Lilly Endowment, the award will provide a deserving student from the community with a full four-year scholarship.

In addition to tuition, the award also covers

required fees and includes an annual stipend of up to $900 for required books and equipment. Recipients of the award must undertake four years of full-time undergraduate study leading to a baccalaureate degree at an accredited college or university in Indiana.

The deadline for

submitting applications and all related materials, such as letters of reference, transcripts and proof of income, is Friday Sept. 14.

Created by Lilly Endowment to help raise Indiana’s level of educational attainment, the program was first introduced in 1998. Since that time, 37 Whitley County students have received the prestigious

award. The Community Foundation administers the program locally in coordination with Independent Colleges of Indiana, the entity responsible for final selection approval. The recipient will be notified of the award this winter.

All applicants must have graduated by the end of June 2019 with a diploma from an accredited Indiana high school

and have been accepted to pursue a full-time baccalaureate course of study in the fall of 2019 at an accredited public or private college or university in Indiana.

Applications are available on the Community Foundation’s website at cfwhitley. org. Questions should be directed to Chelsey Barrell, communications coordinator, at (260) 244-5224.

Man sentenced to 14 years for raping a minor

BY ALLISON MINIER

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COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley Circuit Court Judge Matthew Rentschler sentenced a Columbia City man to 14 years at the Indiana Department of Correction for raping a Smith 14-yearold.

James Smith, 20, was arrested Nov. 8, 2017, by the Columbia City Police Department, charged

with criminal mischief, criminal confinement, sexual misconduct with a minor and rape.

Smith was sentenced for the Level 3 felony rape charge in Whitley County Circuit Court on Monday, July 16, after testimony from the victim’s mother and arguments from Smith’s attorney Churchward and Prosecutor D.J. Sigler.

Smith pleaded guilty to rape through a plea agreement.

“Do you know what if feels like, James, to not be able to take pain and fear away from your own child?” asked the

victim’s mother during her testimony against Smith. “She does not trust a single person because of you.”

The mother of the victim stated that she carries “so much hate” for Smith, but on sentencing day, she “forgives” Smith, “not only for her daughter, but for God.” During the sentencing, Smith read a statement of remorse for the victim that Rentschler found to be “sincere,” however, not making up for the damage he had done.

Smith was 19 at the time of the offense, a fact Churchward argued

to be a mitigating factor, along with his “significant mental health issues” and acceptance of responsibility.

Sigler disputed most of the defendant’s argument, stating that Smith’s lack of education and history of violence are aggravating factors.

Smith’s criminal history of battery and probation violations supported Sigler’s argument. “His history of violence shows a lack of empathy, a lack of sympathy and a lack of humanity,” said Sigler.

In the presentence investigation report,

Sigler said he heard “nothing that expresses remorse.”

“Mr. Smith was engaging in sexual conduct with a woman who was 13 or 14,” said Sigler before asking the judge for a 14-year sentence with a 12-year executed portion.

Smith took “full responsibility” and apologized to the victim and those who were hurt by his actions in his statement; however, sentences are based on crimes, not remorse.

“She is going to be dealing with that in any of her future relation-

ships. Her memory of that will never go away,” Rentschler told Smith when issuing his sentence.

Rentschler found Smith’s criminal history, violation of probation, lack of education and young age to be aggravating circumstances, but considered his traumatic childhood and statement of remorse to be mitigating.

Smith was sentenced to 14 years at the Indiana Department of Correction with 12 years to be served and 2 years suspended, and declared Smith as a sexually violent predator.

Daniel seeking 3rd term as mayor new Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center, the downtown Thomas Marshall Plaza, multiple extensions of the Blue River Trail, and the upcoming expansion of Morsches Park. “Community development has been a focal point during the past seven years,” said Daniel. “A recreational community is an attractive community. We are continually striving to be that attractive and welcoming community.”

Numerous infrastructure projects have also been completed during his tenure, including improved streets and sidewalks, stormwater drainage improvements, and

an improved electrical grid.

Sewer improvements underway include a new forced main to serve Whitley County Redevelopment Area, and the final phase of the city’s federally-mandated Long Term Control Plan — a project that saved ratepayers over $4 million.

“We are constantly working to improve and enhance our utility infrastructure, while balancing the cost to the customer,” stated Daniel.

“It’s important that we focus on the future growth of the utilities to offset the rising cost of unfunded mandates.”

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“Our strategy hasn’t changed. We have to continue striving to be better tomorrow than we are today. Through the growth of our parks and amenities, the unprecedented amount of available jobs and growing housing stock, the renewed investment in our downtown, and a new Columbia City High School, we have a great foundation to build upon.”

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CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel announced last week that he would seek a third consecutive term.

He has served in this role since 2012 and under his leadership Columbia Daniel City has seen significant residential and business growth. In May, Columbia City was named as the “Eighth-Fastest Growing City in Indiana” by the Indiana University Business Research Center.

“Serving and growing our community has been my goal since day one,” said Daniel. “If re-elected, we will continue to provide good government services and a focus on improving the quality of life for our citizens.”

In 2011, Daniel won a three-way primary and a three-way general election to become the second-youngest mayor in Columbia City’s history. In 2015, he earned 76 percent of the vote to win a second term. If elected next year, Daniel would be the second mayor in the city’s history to be elected to three consecutive terms.

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Snapshots from the fairgrounds

Many attended the Whitley County 4-H Fair, which has free admission and free parking for all.

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Aaron Oliver climbs to the top of Union Township’s ladder truck, fixing the flag that wrapped around the ladder due to the wind, and enjoying a view of the grandstands from above.

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Henry Schmitt, Will Schmitt, Jackson Mullins and Thomas Schmitt enjoy a cup of the Whitley County 4-H Fair’s coveted ice cream.

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Members of the Whitley County Horse and Pony Club were invited for the beginning of the rodeo on opening day of the fair.

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A cowboy throws his rope to lasso a calf during the rodeo.

Diana Ranier and Sondra Glidewell met as vendors in the commercial building, as their booths were side-byside. Ranier represented St. John’s and Zion Lutheran churches and Glidewell was there for Bath Fitter.

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The Union Sodbusters had a colorful parade float.

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Obituaries •

Berniece Bennett

COLUMBIA CITY — Berniece L. Bennett, 89, formerly of Columbia City, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at North Ridge Village, Albion.

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

An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biograph-

2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in South Park Annex Cemetery. Visitation is 12 noon until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the Humane Society of Whitley County.

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

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

For information, contact Garth Snow at 260-3470400, ext. 1190.

Agriculture is everywhere: Indiana Farm Bureau to educate fairgoers CONTRIBUTED INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Farm Bureau looks to educate thousands of fairgoers about Hoosier agriculture in the Farm Bureau Building at the Indiana State Fair this year.

Free events, activities and displays, giveaways and farmer testimonials are aimed at educating visitors of all ages about their food, fuel and fiber and the farmers who grow, raise and process these commodities.

INFB will reach fairgoers through a collection of games and exhibits inside the Farm Bureau Building on the north end of the fairgrounds.

“The Indiana State Fair is a great tool for the agriculture industry to showcase the important work that we do every day,” said Randy Kron, INFB president. “Many fairgoers have never been to a farm, so we’re taking the farm to them.” · Taste from Indiana Farms: The INFB Women’s Leadership Committee will host Taste from Indiana Farms in the Farm Bureau Building auditorium, Aug. 14, 15 and 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fairgoers have the opportunity to sample free, locallygrown foods, served by Indiana farm families, and take home a collection of recipes from the event.

· Ag Fact Adventure: The Ag Fact Adventure scavenger hunt walks guests through the Farm Bureau Building, encouraging them to learn something new about agriculture in their quest for a prize.

The content covers many areas of agriculture including farm technology, household products and food production. · Barn Theater: The Farm Bureau Building will feature a “Barn Theater” wall showing videos of farmers across Indiana. The videos will showcase duck, llama, shrimp and seed corn farmers and other agriculture professionals such as a large animal vet, a grain merchandiser and an irrigation professional. · Free popcorn: INFB will serve free popcorn every day from noon to 5 p.m. in the Farm Bureau Building. Guests can also enter a drawing to win free popcorn for a year (400 bags of microwaveable popcorn) in the building. Popcorn is courtesy of Preferred Popcorn in Palmyra, Ind. “At the Farm Bureau Building, they’ll learn about a farmer’s job and we hope they gain an understanding of how the farm is the source of so many essential items they use every day, not just food,” explained Kron.

INFB also is sponsoring

two brand new events this year, both designed to showcase Indiana’s farm animals. · Animal Town, presented

by INFB, is a daily exhibit featuring several species of animals such as beef and dairy cattle, chickens, goats, draft horses, llamas, rabbits, sheep and swine. This new exhibit serves as an interactive, educational opportunity for fairgoers to see their favorite Indiana farm animals up close and learn a little about those animals. Animal Town is located at the east end of the Hoosier Lottery Grandstand. · The Supreme Drive is a new event at the 2018 Indiana State Fair modeled on the existing Indiana State Fair Grand Drive. The Supreme Drive’s purpose is to recognize the best breeding stock Indiana has to offer by selecting the supreme 4-H breeding ewes, dairy females and gilts in the Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Sunday, Aug. 12.

The Indiana State Fair takes place Aug. 3-19 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds and Events Center in Indianapolis.

Daily gate and building hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The Farm Bureau Building is located on the north side of the fairgrounds just inside gate 12, and is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Anthracnose of shade trees problematic again in 2018 It seems that I’ve written and other trees may also be an article every year on damaged.” Each species of anthracnose of shade trees. tree is infected by a different In recent years, cool, species of fungus, wet springs have thus the fungus does contributed to the not spread from prevalence of this oak to maple or landscape disease. maple to ash or ash Anthracnose is to sycamore. These a general name that fungi are referred to actually covers a as “host specific,” number of diseases, meaning that a certain all caused by fungi attacks one type JOHN E. different fungi, of tree, but not others.

WOODMANSEE that cause similar Ruhl said that symptoms on a while anthracnumber of species of nose diseases vary shade trees. In simple somewhat from one terms, what homeowners type of tree to another, they will see now is ugly, crinkly all cause death of leaf tissue leaves with dead areas on and defoliation. “Symptoms early emerged leaves, and most often include irregular normal, healthy leaves leaf spots and blotches,” she that have emerged more said. “The areas near veins are often most damaged recently near branch tips. and can lead to curled and Treatment of the disease is distorted leaf growth as the not necessary.

Dr. Gail E. Ruhl, senior leaf expands.” plant diagnostician at Purdue Ruhl said that anthracnose University, explained that fungi that survive the winter anthracnose diseases are in leaf litter beneath the tree caused by fungi and become are carried by rain and wind severe when cool, wet spring upward in the spring to cause weather persists as leaves first noticeable symptoms in are first emerging. “The the lower branches. “Often most commonly affected the very top portions of trees are ash, white oak, the tree escape infection maple, and sycamore,” she and appear quite healthy said. “Dogwood, birch, elm, in comparison to the lower walnut, butternut, hickory sections of the tree,” she said.

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“In some tree species, such as sycamore and dogwood, anthracnose fungi cause branch cankers and dieback.”

Ruhl explained that while anthracnose can cause premature defoliation, it does not result in tree death. Of course, this is good news for homeowners concerned about their trees. She said that vigorous trees are able to withstand infection and push out a new crop of leaves and recover with no long-term injury, and so the primary control for anthracnose is to maintain good tree health.

If your trees are producing new, healthy leaves, your tree should be fine.

The one tree species we do worry about with anthracnose is flowering dogwood.

If we happen to get into a drought period, watering trees will help maintain vigor.

Removal of fallen leaves this fall will help reduce the source of reinfection for next year.

For more information, access Ruhl’s original article on anthracnose in the Purdue Landscape Report, purduelandscapereport.org.

JOHN WOODMANSEE is an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties.

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Organizations provide pizza for Camp Whitley For the 22nd consecutive year, local businesses and individuals have supported Pizza Night at Camp Whitley, providing hot pizza dinners on Tuesday evenings to hungry campers at Camp Whitley in northern Whitley County. Generous donations make this all possible. This year’s sponsors include Orizon Real Estate, The Rotary Club, The Elks Club, Tri Kappa, C&H Concrete and Pizza Hut. Above, seated from left, is Jennifer Duff of Orizon Real Estate, Camp Whitley counselor Mahri Romano, camper Eliza Romano and Makayla Stansbery of Pizza Hut. Standing, from left, is Jim Brock of the Elks, Camp Whitley volunteer Brittney Wood, Camp Whitley director Gabby Anglin, Camp Whitley counselor Sid Severit and Tony Romano, Camp Whitley board president. Camp Whitley’s 90th season concludes at the end of July.

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Dan Coats in middle A note for 4-H’ers at of Russia controversy the end of fair season strong in his denial.” gence officers in Robert Two years ago, Hoosier Trump tried to walk Mueller’s Russia collusion U.S. Sen. Dan Coats was that back on Tuesday probe for assaulting the preparing for a well-dewith his “double negative U.S. elections. served retirement. defense,” saying he meant Coats laid out Then came Donald to say, “I don’t see any his own markers Trump, who swept reason why it wouldn’t.” in an extraordiinto power just as On Wednesday, Trump nary address at the Coats was about to was asked if he believed Hudson Institute let go the reins of Russia was assaulting the that same day, power.

U.S. mid-term elections literally saying that Coats’ evolution and he answered, “No.” the “warning lights” would be fitful, Coats issued a terse particularly during BRIAN with Russia are statement independent the pre-nomination POLITICAL “blinking again.” of the White House just then overtly era. He confided REPORT Coats hours after the Trump/ warned Putin: “If to NWI Times your goal is to columnist Doug Putin summit, saying, “We Brian Howey strengthen Russia Ross, “I wake up have been clear in our at the cost to us … every morning and assessments of Russian we’re not going the first question I meddling in the 2016 to get anywhere. ask is, ‘What did election and their ongoing, President Putin, the he say last night?’” pervasive efforts to decision is up to you. We With Trump’s epic undermine our democracy, know you run the shop. We election upset, Vice and we will continue to know you’re making the President-elect Mike provide unvarnished and decisions. But if you want Pence urged Coats to objective intelligence in to stay in this tit-for-tat, join the administration support of our national we’re going to beat you.” as director of national security.”

Coats explained at intelligence. Coats had After these head-spinHudson his daily intel the pedigree. He landed ning scenarios, the eyes of briefing. “Almost without in Berlin as ambassador the world were on Coats. fail, the to Germany just hours Would he longest (literally) before the Sept. resign in section of 11, 2001, terror attacks. In protest? this news that capacity, Coats played Former roundup is a vital role in the invoking senator I’ve known the section of NATO’s Article V, which and Senate on cyber brought the alliance to dan Coats for Foreign issues, America’s side as it began more than two Relations which details assaulting al-Qaeda warrens Committee multiple in Afghanistan. It is the decades. he is chairman reports of only time in seven decades Richard a true american Lugar told cyberatthat Article V has been tacks and invoked. me on patriot. all of alerts,” Coats The new ambassador Tuesday, explained. spoke at the Brandenburg us should pray “Dan Coats “This issue Gate to 200,000 Germans should stay that he stays on right where affects all who turned out to show of us. Every solidarity with America, he is. He board for the day, foreign with a visibly moved is doing actors — Coats embracing a clencha superb next two plus the worst jawed German Chancellor job. Dan years.” offenders Gerhard Schroeder. It was was one being the NATO alliance at its of the few Russia, China, Iran and inspirational best. who was prepared to help North Korea — are Seventeen years late the president, to indicate penetrating our digital came the week from Hel precisely the dangers of infrastructure and ... sinki. President Trump cyber attacks coming from conducting a range of rattled European capitals Russia or anywhere else, cyber intrusions and attacks and the Washington though he made the case against targets in the United establishment by castigating with Russia.”

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NATO, suggesting he might Washington Post Little did Coats know leave the alliance, while columnist Michael that within an hour after calling the European Union Gerson, a former aide conclusion of the Trump/ a “foe.” Trump disappeared to Sen. Coats, told me, Putin summit, he would be behind closed doors with “I think his MO is to be thrust into the Trumpian Putin for more than two a calm, insistent voice maelstrom. Asked by hours with just two translaof reason and reality in the AP’s Jon Lemire if tors. Coats was back in the swirling chaos of the Trump believed U.S. Washington.

Trump administration. intelligence services or As Coats prepared Unlike the president, Putin when it came to the to take the helm of U.S. Coats’ service is not about 2016 assault on the U.S. intelligence, he prophetegotism; it is about patrioelection process, Trump ically told Doug Ross in tism.” responded: “All I can do January 2017, “Everybody I’ve known Dan is ask the question. My underestimated, and they Coats for more than two people came to me, Dan shouldn’t have, Vladimir decades. He is a true Coats and others, they Putin. He’s been two or American patriot. All of said they think it’s Russia. three moves ahead of us on us should pray that he I have Putin, he just said everything.” stays on board for the next it’s not Russia. I will say A critical prelude had two plus years. this, I don’t see any reason come three days before BRIAN HOWEY is publisher why it would be. I have the Trump/Putin summit, of Howey Politics Indiana great confidence in my when Deputy Attorney at howeypolitics.com. Find intelligence people. But General Rod Rosenstein him on Facebook and I will tell you President announced 12 indictments Twitter @hwypol.

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For any 4-H’er past, present or future — this one is for you. Fair week may have been a week full of achievement, seeing your hard work pay off in the show ring or with your project. You may have gone home with a handful of blue and purple ribbons, plaques or trophies.

Or you may not have.

It’s easy to become discouraged, but someday, you’re going to look back on the “wins” or “losses” and you’ll see them all as a “win.” Ask any former Whitley County 4-H member, and they’ll probably agree.

Perfection does not exist. Winning or losing is all based on what the judges preferred in that moment that you took your animal into the ring.

And whether or not you walked out of the ring as champion, you did walk away learning something.

Get the facts straight on border issues I’ve been watching the outrage on the left, meaning the Democrat politicians. Could they possibly be deceiving the American people?

Have they shown any proof of any kind that the border patrol and ICE have done any wrong doing?

Didn’t the same agents work for the Obama Administration when he was president?

Why didn’t the outrage to abolish ICE happen then, they only want to make it an issue now because they hate Trump.

Some of the pictures that were shown on TV were pictures taken in 2014 of children in cages covered with those silver-colored

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You learned how to care for your animal, how to be respectful of your fellow showmen, how to accept defeat.

Take the constructive criticism of your judges and use it to work even harder next year. And, always know, that Whitley County has one of the most competitive 4-H programs in the state of Indiana, as mentioned by the Large Animal Round Robin judge.

Sometimes the best lessons aren’t knowing how to win, but learning how to lose. Sometimes, even when we work our hardest, we still get beat. That’s not only applicable during fair week, but something you’ll learn as you navigate life.

Success in the show ring is not an indicator of your character — what you do outside the ring is. Shake the hands

Letters to the Editor • blankets, and children sleeping on concrete floors. How many children were separated from their parents then and crying out and afraid maybe the media covered it up?

Get the facts, the truth, those matter. I watch the news daily and I did hear that President Trump called M5-13 animals, he did not say all illegals were animals. True or false.

Mary Phillips Columbia City

FCA still accepting applications COLUMBIA CITY — Faith Christian Academy is still accepting registrations for classes this fall.

We have a great preschool program. We have full-day kindergarten. We have all state certified

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of the winners. Shake the hands of the judges.

And don’t forget to write your thank you cards. You may not yet truly realize how important the support of our community is. Every business or family that purchases items in the auctions or volunteers their time in the concession stands, those who sponsor trophies or shows, or make improvements to the fairgrounds — they’re all what make Whitley County 4-H the amazing thing that it is.

So, write a card to your buyer. Write a card for your leader. Write one for someone you know who worked in the concession stands. Write a card for members of the 4-H Council or the Extension Office. Write one to your parents for supporting you. A little thank-you goes a long way.

teachers who love the Lord and love students.

Faith Christian Academy is Whitley County’s only interdenominational Christian school, providing excellence in education for children since 1991.

Located at State Road 205 and U.S. 30 in Columbia City, Faith Christian Academy offers advanced, yet individualized, curriculum for preschoolers through eighth grade.

God in the classroom, dedicated educators, involved parents, smaller class sizes and specialized attention for each child mean a learning experience unsurpassed in Whitley County. Call (260) 248-4872 with any questions, or go to faithchristianwc.com.

Larry Schmoekel Columbia City

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KPC NEWS SERVICE The following individuals were arrested and booked in the Whitley County Jai: Connor Freimuth, 23, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 14 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana and OWI – controlled substance.

Misty Thornsbury, 37, of Columbia City, was arrested July 14 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with theft.

Blake Downing, 27, of Columbia City, was arrested July 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI per se and OWI. Angel Boyles, 37, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Depart-

1 year ago Sophia Gebhart was the Small Animal Round Robin winner at the Whitley County 4-H Fair.

The Churubusco Board of Zoning Appeals approved the rezoning of a property south of town to allow for a slaughterhouse and meat market.

Brad Johnson was the winner of the Large Animal Round Robin.

Landon Pearson scored his first hole-in-one at Eel River Golf Course’s hole No. 6.

Adelaide Smith, age 10, of Columbia City, won the American Taekwondo Association world title in combat sparring at Little Rock, Ark. Kelly Sheiss was given the Whitley County Adult Leadership Award and Jerry Ziegler received the Whitley County Distinguished Service Award after spending more than 30 years as a 4-H leader.

10 years ago The Smith-Green Community Schools Board of Trustees approved extracurricular transportation fees to offset the costs of rising transportation costs.

Blue Lake received a $44,970 grant for lake enhancement projects.

The Turtletown Players planned to present “The Girls of the Garden Club” at the Churubusco High School auditorium.

The cast included: Jeri Crance, Bob Schemm, Kayla Crance, Zane Sade, Gloria Parish, Liz Schemm, Carmen Fitzpatrick, Tori Schemm, Peg Wise, Mary Anna Leitch, Cassandra Petrie, Sandra Dunn, Sue Bennett, Andy Schemm, Deb Rohrer and Cathy Petrie.

Thirty-five players

ment, charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Krisha Vandunem, 40, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of a controlled substance and operating while never licensed.

Kole Tonkel, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with domestic battery.

Austin Herron, 32, was arrested July 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with criminal confinement.

Heather Machlan, 45, of Columbia City, was arrested July 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.

from six teams competed in the Churubusco High School home run derby.

Corey Sarrazin of the 12&U Eagles won the derby with hits that questioned his status as a 12-year-old.

The Whitley County Tobacco Free Coalition was partnering with state health officials to encourage Hoosiers to stop using tobacco. For the second year in a row, the local tobacco control coalition sponsored a statewide stop smoking contest, Quit 2 Win, with cash prizes of up to $5,000.

15 years ago There was smoke but no fire at the Ag Plus Inc. feed mill in Churubusco when shop manager Mike Earnhardt called 911.

The Churubusco license branch was honored with the Partnership for Life Award by the Indiana Organ Procurement Organization at a tree planting ceremony held at DeKalb Memorial Hospital. The Donor Recognition Award was presented to the Columbia City BMV. The new wastewater treatment plant manager Bob Hyatt told a relieved Churubusco Town Council that the town shouldn’t have to pay any more fines to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The news was welcomed by a council that spent months negotiation with IDEM to find a lower initial fine assessment of about $14,000 for multiple violations, including the failure to submit required reports.

Scott Kevin and Teresa Smith announced the birth of their son, Tanner Michael.

Jeff Geiger pitched a no-hitter against

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Timothy Collis, 22, of Albion, was arrested July 15 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI per se and OWI. Erickson Meyer, 31, of Columbia City, was arrested July 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with invasion of privacy.

Wesley Pugh, 40, of Columbia City, was arrested July 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with domestic battery in the presence of a minor.

Corey Anderson, 33, of Auburn, was arrested July 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with visiting a common nuisance and possession of methamphetamine.

Christopher Hart, 36, of Churubusco, was arrested July 16 by the

Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, dealing marijuana, possession of methamphetamine and dealing methamphetamine.

Jason Sowers, 41, of Churubusco, was arrested July 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with harboring a non-immunized dog.

Jonas Koogler, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

David Hopkins, 40, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with two counts of theft.

Timothy Branning,

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Southeast during the All-Star game. He struck out 17 of his 18 batters, helping the team to a 9-0 victory.

Dick Buchanan of Whitley Crossings Neighborhood Corporation’s Board of Directors signed documents for construction of new apartments off East Hannah Street in Columbia City that would serve low to moderate income families.

Ryan Gross was named academic all-state by the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association.

25 years ago The Indiana State Police arrested a Columbia City doctor on Warrants charging him with two counts of possession of a controlled substance by fraud and one count of failing to maintain controlled substance records. Dr. Willard Hagenmeyer turned himself in to investigators in Albion.

Sarah Gilbert sang the National Anthem for the American Legion

state convention in Indianapolis.

Fees at IndianaPurdue Fort Wayne increased its fees to $74.30 per credit hour.

Chris Mettert received the Sportsmanship Award for Churubusco little league baseball.

50 years ago There was good news for taxpayers in proposed budgets advertised for Smith Green Community Schools, Smith Township and Churubusco Town.

As a result of higher property valuations, both in Smith Township and in Churubusco, the proposed town and township levies were down from those payable in 1968, and the total school rate was only up 22 cents instead of the dollar that had been expected.

There was a groundbreaking for new sewer lines in Churubusco.

There were several thousand feet of sewer lines planned with a total cost of $740,000.

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37, of Columbia City, was arrested July 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence, disorderly conduct and battery causing bodily injury.

Lafayette Caldwell, 30, of Gary, was arrested July 18 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with theft and possession of marijuana.

Brandon Penman, 32, of Columbia City, was arrested July 19 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with leaving the scene of an accident.

Ismael Badillo, 23, of Goshen, was arrested July 20 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

Brian Coon, 35, of

Warsaw, was arrested July 20 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation.

Erica Ortiz, 26, of Wabash, was arrested July 20 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of paraphernalia, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and theft.

Elizabeth Yates, 38, of Ligonier, was arrested July 20 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with resisting law enforcement and disorderly conduct.

Tony Austin, 46, of Aurora, Ill., was arrested July 21 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to appear and failure to comply.

Community Schools had an opening date set for Sept. 4.

Three local boys attended a Future Farmers orientation at Oliver Lake, designed for incoming FFA members. Those boys were: Dale Zeigler, Mel Egolf and Mike LaRue. Zeigler won the top leadership award for his district and Egolf placed second, representing a considerable honor for the Churubusco chapter.

Roger Crabill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Crabill, received the Purple Heart during ceremonies in Vietnam.

Rev. and Mrs. C.T. Fleetwood observed their 50th wedding

anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. David Salomon announced the birth of a son, Brian David.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dillman announced the birth of a son, Brent Allen.

Swoverlands on the Corner offered ladies pants, black for $7 and white for $5; canvas tennis shoes were $3 a pair; children’s shoes were $2; and golf shoes were $6.

Churubusco Woodworking Co. had exterior house apint on sale for $5.49 a gallon, a paint roller and tray for 98 cents and paint thinner for $1.09 a gallon.

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Snapshots from the fairgrounds

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The Miss Whitley County court was present for events at the grandstands in the evenings, which included a rodeo, demolition derbies and a tough truck competition.

Buyers wait their turn to purchase items in the food auction.

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Chicken talk: A group of girls hang out in the company of a chicken in the poultry barn. From left are Kayla Mossburg, Alison Mossburg, Maycee Nix, Malarie Nix and Jaden Rostochak.

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Many participated in various learning experiences at the fair, like this one held in the Whitley County Agricultural Museum.

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Kaci Nicodemus cleans the aisle in the dairy barn.

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James and Darlene Palmer, like many others, enjoyed each others’ company, spending the day together at the fair.

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Kendall Reid “milks” the cow at the Whitley County Agricultural Museum.

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Justin Johnson, at right, was the recipient of the Whitley County Farm Bureau Scholarship, presented

by Dane Drew, Whitley County Farm Bureau president.

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The Whitley County 4-H Bicycle Club rides through the parade.

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Youngsters Henry Tucker, Logan Francis and Molly Schuman were ready to serve ice cream and treats at the main concession stand.

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Ronald McDonald Care Mobile added to Whitley County high-quality medical home.

Why is this important?

The American Academy of Pediatrics defines the medical home as a model of care that is ‘accessible, family-centered, continuous, comprehensive, coordinated, compassionate and culturally effective’ and promotes it as the source of primary care for all children. We know that children with a stable medical home are less likely to seek expensive and inappropriate emergency room visits, and more likely to receive important preventative services such as developmental screening and on time vaccinations.

Importantly, the medical home promotes healthy behaviors such as family reading, dental hygiene, helmet use and decreased screen time.

“By investing in their health, we give northeast Indiana’s children the opportunity to succeed in all things, benefiting their future and our commonwealth. “ Pediatrician Duane Hougendobler, MD, Parkview Physicians Group –Pediatrics, agrees., “The pediatricians of Parkview Physicians Group have a passion around improving health care for all children in our area, and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will allow us to care for those who do not have access to the health care system. The care mobile will provide a

safe and non-threatening environment for children to receive important growth and development exams and immunizations.”

Services provided by the RMCM will be at no charge to those who have no insurance. For more information or to find out when the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be in your neighborhood, visit parkview.com/pediatrics or rmhc.neindiana.org/caremobile.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana is a nonprofit corporation, and creates, finds and supports programs that directly impact the health and well-being of children and their families.

RMHC of NE Indiana began serving families in 2002 through the Ronald McDonald House located inside Parkview Regional Medical Center. The Ronald McDonald House provides a comforting environment where families can stay together while their ill or injured child is hospitalized.

Over 600 families a year stay at the Ronald McDonald House and benefit from overnight accommodations, food and other support services. The Ronald McDonald House serves the families of all dependent children 21 and under and is available at no charge to the guest families.

Beginning in July 2018, RMHC of NE Indiana

CCJHS Class of 1968 plans reunion, seeks classmates CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — The Columbia City Joint High School Class of 1968 reunion committee is seeking contact information for the following class members: Linda Baker, Vivian Boleyn, Tresa Crampton, Glenda Ellis, Beverly Fleeman, Ken Harris, Steve Hatfield, Linda Joy, Rex Krall, Robert Maggard, Theresa (Manago) Kethcart, Aileen Ollis, Sandra Pence, David Phillipson,

Sharon Poehler, Sandra (Pontius) Parker, Sharon Rice, Connie Robbins, Mary Scott, Jerry Strope, Joy Tucker, Deborah Tucker, Sue Tucker, Mary Wasko, Brenda Weaver, Sue Wilson and Susie (Zickgraf) Kasper.

Please (260) 693-3246 with any information and leave a message.

The class’ 50th reunion will be held Sept. 8 at the Eagles Nest Event Center in Columbia City.

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will serve Whitley and Kosciusko counties.

will partner with Parkview Health to deliver healthcare to underserved children age birth to five years. For more information on Ronald McDonald House Charities of NE Indiana, or to learn how to help, visit www. rmhc-neindiana.org/how-tohelp.

Parkview Health is a community-based health system serving a northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio population of more than 820,000. With more than 11,000 employees, Parkview Health is the region’s largest employer.

As a nonprofit organization, Parkview Health’s mission is to improve the health and inspire the well- being of the communities it serves.

Parkview Health includes nine hospitals and an extensive network of primary care and specialty care physicians. The flagship Parkview Regional Medical Center campus includes

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The vehicle features two exam rooms, among other amenities.

services such as the Parkview Cancer Institute, Parkview Heart Institute, Samaritan flight and ground transport program, Parkview Ortho Hospital, a certified stroke center, verified adult and pediatric trauma centers, Women’s & Children’s Hospital and an outpatient services center.

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• Vaccination • Point of care testing strep test • Influenza screening • Lead screening • Fluoride treatment • Health and safety education “Ronald McDonald House Charities and Parkview Health both believe in the power of serving the community and ensuring that all children have an equal opportunity to receive quality healthcare. It is because of this shared mission that our organizations have partnered to reach medically underserved children in Northeast Indiana,” states Jen Veatch, executive director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana.

“This joint venture between Parkview and the Ronald McDonald House Charities is another example of our commitment to serve our communities in a meaningful way,” said Scott Gabriel, president, Parkview Whitley/Parkview Warsaw. “We’re proud to be a part of this service and look forward to making a positive impact on the health of children in Whitley and Kosciusko counties.”

Pediatrician Tony GiaQuinta, MD, Parkview Physicians Group – Pediatrics, has a specific vision for this new program, “The goal of the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is to drive children into a stable,

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CONTRIBUTED WHITLEY COUNTY — Parkview Health and Ronald McDonald House Charites of Northeast Indiana unveiled the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in Whitley and Kosciusko counties earlier this month.

One of only 50 care mobiles in the world, the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will provide early and preventive health services to children from birth to age five who lack access to medical care.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana in collaboration with Parkview Health designed the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile program with clinical and educational services tailored to the specific needs of northeast Indiana.

The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a state-ofthe-art vehicle, delivering medical services directly to underserved children in its own neighborhoods.

The 50th RMCM is a 40-foot long, 8-foot wide vehicle, featuring two patient exam rooms, a point of care testing lab, intake and a patient education area. The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be staffed with a Parkview Physicians Group pediatrics providers and staff.

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CHS cheerleaders are Premiere Cheer Award winners KPC NEWS SERVICE CHURUBUSCO — The Churubusco High School cheerleaders were recently recognized as recipients of the Premiere Cheer Camps Award of Excellence at their summer cheer camp.

The cheer camp was hosted by a national company, Premier Cheer Camps.

The team was chosen

by Premiere Cheer Camps staff based on its outstanding sportsmanship, spirit and growth in the areas of cheer throughout camp. Churubusco High School’s squad demonstrated remarkable attributes which qualified them for this unique honor.

The cheerleaders will be featured on the Premiere Cheer Camps national website, premierecamps.net, in recognition of their award.

Each squad member received an individual ribbon as well as the Premiere Cheer Camps Award of Excellence team certificate.

In addition to the team’s award, three specialty awards were given to the following cheerleaders for their outstanding demonstration of skill and leadership.

• Breanna Jackson received the Best Jumper Award.

• Miranda Surgis received the Most Spirited Award.

• Taylor Bock received

the Best All-Around Award.

Premiere Cheer Camp also awarded their coveted All-American Award to team members who demonstrate showmanship and skill progression that meets the Premiere All-American Standard.

Recipients of the Premiere Cheer Camps All-American Award receive an honorary patch and an invitation to participate in the Capital One All-American Half-Time Show in Orlando.

Macy Cook, Taylor Bock, Maddie Richards, Breanna Jackson and Makiya Jackson were recognized as Premiere Cheer Camps All-Americans.

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Churubusco High School’s cheerleaders were recognized with the Premiere Cheer Camps Award of Excellence at their summer cheer camp.

Norden among Questa graduates Wilder is new teacher at FCA KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — A Whitley County native, along with 33 other students from Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko and Noble counties, graduated from the Questa Education Foundation recently.

Stephanie Norden, of Whitley County, graduated from Bethel College in May after studying sign language interpretation.

The 34 Questa graduates received their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees this spring, several having already gained employment in

the northeast Indiana area in companies such as Parkview Regional Medical Center, the Allen County Courthouse, Action Environmental and area public schools.

Questa’s mission is to invest in talent within the area and help fund their education, incentivizing students to become valuable assets to the northeast Indiana workforce in exchange for the opportunity to begin successful careers with less debt. Questa provides its scholars with low-interest forgivable loans for the

purpose of attending and graduating from one of its eight partner regional institutions: Indiana Tech, Purdue Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech, Huntington University, Grace College, Manchester University, Trine University and the University of St. Francis.

Funding for Questa scholars comes from local and regional foundations, businesses and organizations.

For more information on how to fund scholars in your community, visit Questa’s website at questafoundation.org or call (260) 407-6494.

KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — Faith Christian Academy recently announced the hiring of Emily Wilder as its new kindergarten and first grade teacher for 2018-19 school year. Wilder will replace Jennifer Meredith, who resigned due to family responsibilities.

“I am honored to be the new teacher at Faith Christian Academy,” Wilder said.

She and her family have lived in Columbia City

her entire life. Wilder is the daugther of David and Jennifer Wilder.

“They have been two of my biggest supporters,” Wilder said.

Her grandfather, Bill Wilder, plays the biggest role in her love of education.

She grew up attending Trinity Church and spent “a lot of time” with her church family.

She spent more than 10 summers at Brook Cherith Camp.

“This is where I first gave

my life to Christ,” she said.

Wilder graduated from Columbia City High School in 2014 and Huntington University in 2018 with a degree in elementary education and special education.

She is engaged to be married to Curtis Shoda in November.

“I am looking forward to getting to know the staff and students at FCA. God has led me here and we are going to be a great fit together,” Wilder said.

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Koshurins celebrate baby daughter

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adam and Jennifer Koshurin celebrated the birth of their daughter, Izabella leia, on May 15 at the Parkview regional Medical Center’s birthing center in Fort Wayne.

Izabella was 6 pounds, 11 ounces and resides in Columbia City.

Churubusco putting in summer work

Churubusco junior-to-be Jake Fulk, right, tries to bump a Manchester player off his route during a 7-on-7 passing jamboree saturday at Manchester university in North Manchester. the eagles are putting in the work before official practices begin by Indiana high school athletic association rules on July 30. Churubusco will open its 2018 football season at Whitko on aug. 17.

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Ogden steps into director role at Humane Shelter Grube retiring after 14 years

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COLUMBIA CITY — Abbi Ogden is a familiar face at the Whitley County Humane Shelter — now she is taking on a new role.

Ogden is the new director of the Humane Society of Whitley County. Though new to the director role, she has worked at the shelter for the past seven years.

A Whitley County native, Ogden grew up in a large, animal-loving family.

“Dogs and cats were always part of the family,” said Ogden.

While a senior in high school, she signed up for in an internship at the shelter.

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do until my senior year of high school, but animals were always on my mind,” she said. “After I interned at the shelter for two semesters I knew this was my calling.”

After finishing her internships and while still in high school, Ogden was hired as a kennel cleaner.

“She is just a natural when it came to working with animals,” said retiring shelter Director Sandy Grube.

“She is pretty fearless and yet nurturing at the same time.”

After graduating from Whitko High School, she enrolled in an accelerated degree program at the Vet

new ideas and is computer savvy and that will help with adoptions, social media, data entry and all kinds of things.”

Tech Institute at InternaIn the meantime, Grube tional Business College. She says she is looking forward to continued getting some working at the rest. The job shelter while is a full-time, pursuing her always on-call degree. Upon position and graduation in Grube has March 2015 been called with an associout numerous ate’s degree times in the of applied middle of the science in night to rescue veterinary dogs, cats and technology, most recently, Ogden was a pot-bellied promoted to pig. the role of “Luckily Registered the owners of Veterinary the pig showed Technician.

CONTRIBUTED up because Grube and Retiring director Sandy we didn’t have a Ogden have Grube is pictured with clue on how to worked side-by- a dog that has already catch a pig,” she side the past found a forever home. laughed. “My four years on plans are to work everything from in my garden basic animal care and training and take care of my own to major cases of animal animals. And I’ll continue hoarding and abuse. volunteering for special When long-time director events for the shelter.”

Grube recently announced Recently, Grube took time plans to retire after almost to reflect on her many years 14 years on the job, she at the shelter. recommended the Board of “Abuse and neglect are Directors promote Ogden troubling to me,” she said. to the position of director.

“Especially when a child is After reviewing applications living with someone who and interviewing Ogden, the abuses and neglects animals, board unanimously agreed what is that teaching the she was the perfect person for child?” the job.

Grube cited a recent “I know she’ll do a great case where state and county job,” said Grube. “She has authorities united to confis-

Hively retires, Leatherman steps into chief’s role

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a retirement party was held for now-retired Columbia City Police Chief Tony hively recently. hively was presented with a plaque with badges for each of the roles he served: chief, captain, detective, sergeant and patrolman, by new CCPd Chief scott leatherman, at right.

cate 14 German shepherds, and another case where neighborhood children were target practicing by shooting a kitten.

“Children need to be raised to understand that abuse and neglect are unacceptable. Children are the future of everything, including the welfare of all animals,” she said.

The cases of abuse and neglect are the hardest part of the job.

“That’s why you can’t let it get to you,” Grube said. “There are so many more stories of successful adoptions or miracle rescues that outweigh the downers by at least 10-fold.”

Grube has fond memories of taking animals out into the community to adoption events.

“Then, there are all the wonderful people I have had the opportunity to meet and volunteer with over the years. When help is needed, they give up their free time, money and energy to make the shelter the best it can be,” Grube said.

There are children like Morgan Stevens with Bailey’s Bows, who raised enough money to buy a washer and dryer. There were Lemonade Day kids, birthday party donations and an anonymous furniture maker who is “incredibly generous.”

“These are the people and the stories to focus on and be grateful for each and every day,” she added.

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Abbi Ogden is pictured with her 9-year old dog Sable June who was adopted from the Humane Society of Whitley County two years ago. She also has 5-yearold cat named Leo, a 4-year-old cat named Monty and a new foster dog, 14-year-old Sydney.

As Ogden takes over her new role as director, she does have some new ideas she’ll be implementing at the shelter.

“I intend to start an enrichment program within our facility to make the animals stay here more enjoyable,” she said. “I also am hoping to help keep pets in the home with things like microchip events, a pet food bank, and eventually assistance with spays and neuters.”

To further her skills, Ogden is currently enrolled

in an Animal Shelter Management Certificate program to better prepare her for her new role and responsibilities.

“Shelter animals are my passion,” she said. “It’s a hard job at times and not for everyone, but I love what I do, and I do it for the animals. I want to improve the lives of homeless animals until they find the homes they deserve! It is so rewarding to watch an animal with a poor past thrive in new home with people who love them dearly.”

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Chamber partners with Leaha Meinika to offer business photography session CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Having access to a good, professional photo can be a valuable asset.

Perhaps your employer will soon be making a big announcement?Maybe you’ll need it for an upcoming campaign or to announce your role on a nonprofit board of directors? Perhaps you’d just like a more professional photo for use on your social media account or company website? You’re in luck.

The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, in partnership with commercial photographer Leaha Meinika, will be hosting a

professional photo session on Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Chamber office, 128 W. Van Buren St. in downtown Columbia City.

Meinika is a Columbia City native with more than 10 years of professional photography experience.

During your photo session, you will have the choice of a plain background for $35 per person for Chamber members or $45 for non-members.

A stylized background featuring a bookshelf or patriotic backdrop can be added for an additional $10 per person. Following your session, you will be emailed a link to access and download your photo.

“We are incredibly excited to work with Leaha to offer this service to our members and to the business community.

Having access to a quality, professional photograph is very important and can set the tone in a positive way about a business or individual,” said Jennifer Romano, executive director of the Chamber. “We are pleased to partner with a Chamber member to make this service available conveniently and affordably.”

To schedule an appointment, call the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center at 248-8131.

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Pictured from left are Old Settlers Association 2nd Vice President Michael Schrader, 1st Vice President Ralph Bailey, Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel and President Gene Smith, with the flag pole donated by the Old Settlers Day Association.

Something old grants something new Old Settlers Association grants new pool’s flagpole

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CJHS academic team wins division the Churubusco Junior high academic super Bowl Interdisciplinary team consisting of lilly hile, Carsten Kourtney, Kaylee owens and Jaylynn Baughman placed first at Woodside Middle school in its division earlier this month. their score gave them a third-place finish in the state, missing a top 3 placing by a one-point tiebreaker. they answered questions about social studies, math, science and english.

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KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY – The Old Settlers Association Inc. annually gives thousands of dollars to Whitley County nonprofit organizations through its grant process.

Among the grants to better the community, the 2017 Old Settlers Day Association Officers approved a new flagpole to adorn the new Russell and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center.

“We are proud to provide a small part of this fabulous facility. The state-of-the-art facility, along with the new high school, shows that Columbia City and Whitley County are a great place to live and work,” said Gene Smith, 2017 OSD President.

Submitted grants are reviewed during the July of each year for their merit and impact on the community. The process closely follows the Whitley County Community Foundation grant requirements with an emphasis on sustainable community improvement projects.

To apply for grants, visit oldsettlers.net/grants.html.

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The flagpole is in front of the new Russel & Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center.

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Megan Brelage named Miss Allen County 2018 Was a Whitley County 4-H’er

BY LOUIS WYATT

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FORT WAYNE — Megan Brelage, a 2016 graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School, was named Miss Allen County 2018 during Sunday’s Allen County Queen Pageant at Carroll High School.

Brelage, 20, was a 10-year Whitley County 4-H member.

She is a pharmacy student at Purdue University, having been accepted into Purdue’s college of pharmacy this past spring.

She will start a four-year doctorate program in the fall and plans to graduate in 2022. She said her goal is to get a residency in a pediatric hospital, pediatric ambulatory care or in academia. She has an interest in working in a pediatric hospital, teaching at a pharmacy school and going on medical mission trips in developing countries.

In her time as a Whitley County 4-H member, she showed dairy beef, feeder calves, dairy and swine. She also completed non-livestock projects including cake decorating, photography

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Miss Allen County 2017 Hannah Bullion, a Carroll High School graduate attending Purdue University, is interviewed by emcee Heather Heron during Sunday’s pageant at Carroll High School.

and scrapbooking. At age 4, she began playing the Suzuki violin, continuing it through eighth grade. She also played in an orchestra in high school and was a varsity member of Bishop Dwenger’s cross country and track teams.

At Purdue, Brelage runs in the Purdue Run Club and is also involved in the collegiate 4-H club.

She is a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority and is the treasurer for the organization’s philanthropy. This summer,

she is working as a pharmacy tech at CVS and volunteering at Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic.

The 13 contestants during Sunday’s pageant were judged in four areas of competition — professional wear, evening wear, onstage question and one-on-one interviews with the judges earlier in the afternoon.

Brelage’s question during the competition was “What does being a

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The queen’s court for this year’s Allen County Fair includes, from left, third runner-up Sophia Slates (Fort Wayne), first runner-up Abbey Russel (Grabill), Miss Allen County 2018 Megan Brelage, second runner-up and Miss Photogenic Maranda Malcolm (Garrett), and fourth runner-up and Miss Congeniality Julia Kuhn (Fort Wayne).

good neighbor mean to you?”

“To me, being a good neighbor is thinking of others around you before thinking about yourself,” she said.

Other honors Sunday included first runner-up Abbey Russel (Grabill), second runner-up and Miss Photogenic Maranda Malcolm (Garrett), third

runner-up Sophia Slates (Fort Wayne), and fourth runner-up and Miss Congeniality Julia Kuhn (Fort Wayne).

The honor of Miss Allen County comes with a $1,200 scholarship and a queen’s prize package including a modeling scholarship from Charmaine School and Modeling Agency, a

custom gold and diamond ring, a personalized silver bracelet, a queen’s photo session, a Vera Bradley bag, a free massage, a $100 gift certificate to Zianos and other prizes.

Brelage will go on to compete in the Miss Indiana State Fair Pageant alongside Miss Whitley County Mackey Sheets.

Local business raising money for the Forklift, The Line KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — Re/Max Integrity and the Forklift are uniting for a fundraiser to support the organization that provides meals to local families.

The first Family Yahtzee Run will be held Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets are $7. Proceeds benefit the Forklift and The Line feeding programs.

The family event and hog roast will take place in Columbia City.

What is a Family Yahtzee Run? Families are given several stops

to drive along with their Yahtzee card. At the stops, the family will complete entertaining activities, such as a scavenger hunt or cornhole game, to earn a chance to roll the dice and play for a spot on the Yahtzee card.

Once the family has complete all stops, they return to the 4-H fairgrounds for the main event, where they’ll have a chance to win the grand prize of a three day, two night, family vacation to Great Wolf Lodge.

There will be a hog

roast and sides, as well as a DJ, lawn games and silent auction items.

Businesses and nonprofits can sponsor the event and the programs by contacting Angela Grable, managing broker and co-owner of Re/Max Integrity at angelagrable@remax.net, 244-7299 or stop at its new office, 215 E. Van Buren St. Visit familyyahtzeerun.com for more event details and to register and purchase tickets.

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Community Calendar 26. July

• Social Security check up: Gregg Palmer will be leading a class about what is needed for social security benefits at 6 p.m. in the Adult Department of the Peabody Public Library. Sign up online or call (260) 244-5541 to register.

• Benefit for homeless animals: from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Marco’s Pizza in Columbia City will be donating 10 percent of sales to the Humane Society of Whitley County. Callers must say their order benefits the Humane Society.

• “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at the 4-H Center in Columbia City. Reservations due by July 23. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension. purdue.edu.

• Women’s Lunch Series – Is at noon at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce, 128 W. Van Buren St., Columbia City. In this friendly, interactive workshop you will learn about “Imposter Syndrome,” a pattern of thinking in which a person, women especially, doubts their accomplishments and fears they will be exposed as a “fraud.” The workshop will cover why we strive for an image of perfection, how to stop negative talk, unrealistic demands and expectations, self-doubt and accepting achievements and praise from others. The cost is $15/person. RSVP by July 20 through the Chamber of Commerce, (260) 248-8131, office@whitleychamber. com.

28. July

• Ice Cream Social at Green Center: From 4-8 p.m., for a free-will donation, attendees can enjoy creamed chicken, sloppy joes, chili dogs and homemade ice cream. The event is sponsored by the Green Township Community Center, located at the southwest corner of county roads 300 East and 300 South in Noble County.

• Sliders by VFW: The VFW is selling sliders to support community projects at 109 N. Main St., Churubusco. The event starts at noon and the public is welcome. Three sliders and potato salad is $7. Single sliders are $2. A side of potato salad is $0.75.

• Annual Hog Roast Fundraiser: for the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department is at Paige’s Crossing, 4-9 p.m. Hog roast meal and wristband meal (wristband meal includes unlimited rides and a meal).

• Model Railroad Show & Swap: The Van Wert County Historical Society is sponsoring the 15th Annual Railroad Heritage Weekend from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on July 29 at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds, 1055 S. Washington St. (US 127), Van Wert, Ohio. Admission is $5 for adults. Children 12 and under and Scouts in uniform are free. There will be at least a dozen modular Model Railroad, Time Savers, Lionel train layouts, operating and/ or on display. Food and drink will be available. Parking is free. All proceeds received from the event benefit the VWCHS.

30. July

• Vacation Bible School: at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church begins July 30 and goes through Aug. 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. everyday. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. to students and families. Group singing at 6:30 p.m. Classes for children, teens and adults are from 7-8:15 p.m. with nursery care for parents who stay for classes.

The evening activities are over at 8:30 p.m. and transportation is provided upon request. Call (260) 244-5494 for information and registration details.

• “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at the Churubusco Town Hall. Reservations due by July 26. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@ purdue.edu or visit the website, extension.purdue.edu.

31. July

• “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 6-8 p.m. at the South Whitley Community Public Library. Reservations due by July 27. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door.

For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension.purdue.edu.

3. August

• 2018 Great Boat Float: Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center challenges local businesses and nonprofits to create their own floats that look like boats and can be moved by a team of four through downtown Columbia City during First Friday. Floats will be paraded through the downtown at 7 p.m. with a race after, and the winner receiving a prize. Team registration is $100, including a shirt for each participant. The winning race float will receive a $100 Chamber Bucks prize. The most creative float will also win a prize. Deadline to register is July 27 at noon.

For registration forms and boat guidelines, contact the Chamber at (260) 248-8131 or email office@whitleychamber.com.

4. August

• Paint & Pastries: is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the South Whitley Community Public Library. This month’s project is “Harvest,” a fall-themed painting depicting a subtle glimpse at the coming fall.

Artists of all ages and skill levels may participate in the program, but an adult must accompany children under the age of 12. Program fee is $10. Register for the program at the library desk or call (260) 723-5321 for information.

• Homemade ice cream social: at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, at the corner of S.R. 9 and County Road 500 North, is 4-7 p.m. Nine flavors of homemade ice cream will be served along with sandwiches, chips, drinks and desserts. Free-will donations will be accepted.

• Swick & Jones: Churubusco Public Library presents Swick & Jones at 7 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series. Free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, are made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

• Cruise in to support Junior Achievement: at a free, familyfriendly car show. Gates open at 8 a.m. downtown at the Columbia City Courthouse. Show registration closes at 10 a.m. with judging ending at noon and trophies awarded at 1 p.m. The gate entrance is located at 201 N. Line St., Columbia City. Registration is $15 at the gate; $10 if pre-registered by July 27. All proceeds benefit Whitley County Junior Achievement students. For vendor requests, booth space is $20 for a non-profit organizations and $25 for others. For more information, contact Julie Copeland at julie.copeland@superioressex.com or call (260) 609-6039.

7. August

• Brownies & Building: in the teen department of the South Whitley Public Library is at 4 p.m. Summer is over but school year fun at the library is just beginning. The library invites teens to join for brownies and teamwork to build circuits.

• Whitley County Conservation Day Camp: is a fun and exciting way to get your kids outside this summer. The camp costs $10 per child, ages 9 to 13, and is from 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., lunch provided, at Camp Whitley. Kids will shoot skeet, archery, build a bird house, play games, see different kinds of reptiles and go swimming. Call Nadean Lamle at (260) 244-6266 ext. 101 or email nadean.lamle@in.nacdnet.net to register your children.

• “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at the Purdue Extension – Whitley County Office. Reservations due by Aug. 3. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension. purdue.edu

10. August

• California Dreamin’: Churubusco Public Library presents California Dreamin’ at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Concert Series, free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

11. August

• Author Reading: South Whitley Native Julia Fricke Robinson, author of “All I Know,” a memoir of growing up in South Whitley, will be hosting a book reading at the South Whitley Public Library at 2 p.m. Robinson will be reading an excerpt from her book and sharing memories of her childhood.

15. August

• Indiana’s Underground Railroad: Slaves in mid-19th century found their freedom by escaping to northern states or Canada via the Underground Railroad, a network of citizens and communi-

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Every Indiana community has history — sometimes verified, sometimes oral — regarding the role it or its citizens played in the Underground Railroad. Hear about Indiana’s role in the Underground Railroad from Jeannie Regan-Dinius from the Indiana Department of Historic Preservation at the South Whitley Public Library at 6 p.m.

18. August

• Jen & the Foggy Creek Band: Churubusco Public Library presents Jen & the Foggy Creek Band at 1 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series, free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

• 4th Annual Churubusco Public Library Fine Arts Festival: will be from noon-6 p.m. on Line Street, right beside the block party.

Jen & the Foggy Creek Band performs from 1-3 p.m., there also may be a food vendor, and art for sale. Vendor applications are available on the library website and are currently being accepted.

21. August

• STEM Challenge: The South Whitley Public Library invites teens to come and try their hand at programming Dash the robot to make it speak and move at 4 p.m.

25. August

• California Dreamin’: Churubusco Public Library presents California Dreamin’ at 7 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series, free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

22. September

• 4th Annual Lord’s Acre Festival: will be hosted at Etna United Methodist Church, 4255 W. 750 N. Food booths by local churches and the parade begin at 11 a.m., opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m., entertainment from noon-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. with a community auction from 1-3 p.m. and silent auction from 12:30-4:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Boomerang Backpacks program for Little Turtle and Northern Heights elementary schools.

Ongoing • Multi-County Medical Outreach Clinic: is a free clinic at 524 Branch Ct., Columbia City, open Thursday afternoons from 1-5 p.m., except the fifth Thursdays of the month. The clinic serves noninsured or underinsured on a first-comefirst-serve basis. Donations are accepted.

• The Churubusco Lions Club: meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Papa’s Place at 6:30 p.m.

• The Whitley County Farmers Market: is every Saturday from May through October, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Whitley County Courthouse Square. Meet local farmers and artisans for homegrown, homemade products. There are over 50 vendors, local produce, plants, and local artists.

• AA and Al-Anon meetings: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Churubusco Methodist Church.

• A support group for families: of children with special needs meets 3-5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Choices & Changes, 360 N. Oak St., Columbia City. For more information, contact Chris Garau at (260) 255-0708 or Chirsty Garau at (260) 255-0707.

• C3 Youth Group: meets with youth pastor Brad Milikan 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ Community Church, 316 N. Main St. in Churubusco. Students grade 6-12 are welcome to join.

• Churubusco United Methodist Nursery School: is accepting registration for the 2018-2019 school year.

Children should be 3, 4 or 5 by Aug. 1. Enrollment is $50 and monthly fees will be $80 for the three-day program (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Morning sessions are 9-11:30 a.m. Afternoon sessions are 12:30-3 p.m. For more information, call the office at (260) 693-2154.

• VFW Post 5582 hosts a fish fry: the first and third Fridays of each month, 5-6:30 p.m. The post is located at 415 E. Chicago St., Columbia City.

• Faith Christian Academy: continues to accept registrations for the 2018-2019 school year. There are classes from preschool through 8th grade, with all-day kindergarten. Visit faithchristianwc.com for more information and to send in an application online, or call 248-4872 with questions. FCA is Whitley County’s only faith-based school.

• Family story times at Peabody Public Library: Peabody Public Library hosts family story time on Fridays at 10 a.m. in the Children’s Department at the library. All ages are welcome to attend and participate.

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Memories shared at UMC Unity Walk CONTRIBUTED CHURUBUSCO — Approximately 50 people from the Churubusco United Methodist Church walked to St. John Bosco Catholic church, former United Methodist Church, and then to the Christ Community Church, former Evangelical United Brethren Church, to share their memories of the church.

The Unity Walk on May 20 was in honor of the 50th celebration of the Evangelical United Brethren-Methodist churches’ merger when they combined to create the United Methodist Church.

“Decisions had to be made beforehand. The easy one was they would use the newer EUB church at the north end of Main Street and sell the Methodist Church. A new preacher would be found.

A young married class was formed, and they chose the name of the Faithful Followers.

As the years have passed, I couldn’t think of a better name for my beloved Sunday school class,” stated Phyllis Imbody.

“When the actual Sunday came for the Unity Walk in January 1971, I remember such a feeling of pride and good-will in our march down

the middle of Main Street, which had been closed off for this walk. But the joy continued as we gathered in the sanctuary of that time, now Fellowship Hall. Both choirs joined in singing, under the direction of the elementary principal, ‘Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory, Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ It brought tears to my eyes and goosebumps to my skin,” said Imbody. “It was a day to be remembered.”

Imbody wasn’t the only one recalling found memories of the original Unity Walk.

“I was present the day the

Methodist Church and the EUB church joined to walk down Main Street to the new church,” said Dallas Parish.

“One of the things I remember is that two of my children, DeAnne, age 10, and Darryl, age 9, carried the light from the Methodist Church to what was then the sanctuary, which we now call Fellowship Hall.

“My daughter remembers quite a lot about that day. It was a cold January day and she wore a red leather mini coat with a fuzzy type hat, complete with fur around the rim and furry balls on the end of the strings used to tie the hat. This

was worn over a lace pantsuit.

Her brother wore a navy-blue coat and black pants. DeAnne even remembers attending a meeting in the old church about a month before the walk. At the meeting, she said there was much talk about the church not having any youth, but that the EUB had a lot of kids. DeAnne remembers that she and her brother were the weekly acolytes at the Methodist Church because there were no other kids to do it. She remembers people saying the Methodist Church would die if something wasn’t done. A vote was taken at

the meeting and the merger was approved. According to DeAnne, on the day of the walk, there was a ceremonial service at the church. She and her brother bound down the steps where a person handed them a bar with a light hanging from it. They led the procession with the two ministers, Reverend Pritchett and Reverend Kistler, along with the visiting district superintendent,” said Parish.

The May 20, 2018, re-enactment of the 1971 Unity Walk was a success, a blessing and full of memories as history was made again.

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