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June 22, 2017

’Busco Officials clash over S. Whitley EMS to host garden walk

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SOUTH WHITLEY — “For those of you who know me, I’m usually a quiet guy,” said Council President Randy Cokl at a special South Whitley Town Council meeting June 15.

“But tonight, I’m angry.”

South Whitley Town Council held the special public meeting to discuss the history of its push to allow Lutheran Emergency Medical Service to station an ambulance in South Whitley. Both Whitley County Commissioners George Schrumpf and Thomas Western were invited. Schrumpf had a

prior committment, and Western didn’t respond to Cokl’s invitation.

Cokl led the meeting and invited attendees to close their eyes.

“With your eyes closed, imagine someone you love in need of an ambulance,” he said.

The room sat in silence for two minutes.

“Two minutes is a long time. Five minutes is an eternity. Thirteen minutes is the national standard to which our current EMS provider responds with care,” he said.

The town of South Whitley’s current strife stems from the perception residents have of Parkview’s ambulance

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Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ board members were all smiles at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Columbia City High School on Friday. From left are President Don Armstrong, Stan Meyer, Mary Ann Schaefer, Bill Tucker, Jill Western and James Renbarger.

Leaving a legacy

WCCS breaks ground on new high school campus

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COLUMBIA CITY — Construction commenced on the only new high school in the state of Indiana — right here in Whitley County.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Columbia City High School campus, south of the city limits on State Road 9, was Friday at the site, with a program preceding the ceremonial groundbreaking.

“As we break ground on the only new high school being

built in Indiana, the only new school being built in the state, we are breaking barriers for our students and for our county,” said Patricia O’Connor, Whitley County Consolidated Schools superintendent. “Congratulations. Be proud of what you’ve done for our kids and for our community.”

The event had many speakers: School Board President Don Armstrong; John Lefever and Lori Shipman, of Friends of WCCS; September McConnell, of the Community

Foundation of Whitley County; Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel, County Councilman Bill Overdeer; and Principals Jennifer Reiff and Wes Mullett.

“It isn’t possible for me to put into words the overwhelming joy and possibilities this new high school will have,” Armstrong said. “This shows that our kids and our future are important to this community.”

The $85-million referendum for the new school, and other See LEGACY, Page 4

COLUMBIA CITY — Three days after last week’s groundbreaking ceremony, Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ Board of Trustees approved $50,871,368 in bids for construction of the new Columbia City High School.

The bid approval uses a large portion of the $85 million budget, with bid approval for general trades, concrete/glazing and technology remaining, as well as the cost of demolishing the current building.

Two bids were awarded to local companies. Kissinger Electric will complete the school’s electrical projects for $8.28 million. Niblock was awarded the asphalt contract for $2.24 million.

Several Fort Wayne businesses will complete work on the school.

Weigand Construction will do the masonry for $8.75 million. F&M Tile and Terrazzo Co. was awarded the tile flooring and terrazzo contract.

Jack Laurie Commercial Floors will complete the carpet and resilient flooring for $786,000.

Shambaugh and Sons won the fire protection contract for $865,475.

Project Design and Piping Inc. will do the mechanical and ventilation in the school for $8.7 million.

Almet Inc., of New Haven, will do the structural steel for $4.58 million.

Gibson-Lewis LLC, of Mishawaka, will complete the drywall and ceilings for $4.26 million.

Three contractors are from IndiaSee WCCS, Page 5

Proposed slaughterhouse puts neighbors on edge

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CHURUBUSCO — A proposed meat market and butcher shop in

Churubusco has ruffled feathers among nearby residents.

Stalhut Yard LLC is seeking approval from

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CHURUBUSCO — Smith Township was once again selected to host the annual Whitley County Master Gardners’ Garden Walk, which will be held this weekend.

“Churubusco is always a great place to hold our walk because we are a community of gardeners,” said Linda Reuter, chairwoman for the Master Gardners. “There are so many gardens to choose from.”

The garden walk was held in Smith Township in 2012, when the event increased from featuring six gardens to seven.

The master gardeners take special care in deciding which gardens to feature.

“Picking the gardens is a long process,” Reuter said. “We want them to be different — casual, formal, large, small, new, old, sunny and shaded. We also try to find gardens that complement each other.

“Mainly, we want a variety so our attendees see all different ideas.”

For the first time, the garden walk will feature a park, Churubusco’s Town Park.

“We made this decision because the park features six Master Gardener gardens,” Reuter said.

“It will be used as an information center for our group information.”

The garden list and

service in South Whitley.

Some residents and Cokl are disappointed with the infrequency with which they see the ambulance at its post. Residents report spotting it in Pierceton, North Manchester and even as far as Huntington.

On Monday, June 19,

the Churubusco’s Zoning Board for the business, which would have a retail shop in the front of the building and a slaughterhouse in the back.

The 2.21-acre property at 3360 N. U.S. 33 was previously occupied by Do It Best Hardware, and has been vacant for a couple years.

Stalhut Yard LLC is seeking a zoning change, from general business to

industrial 2, which would allow the building to become a slaughterhouse, selling fresh meat from the animals butchered on site.

Several neighbors attended the public hearing last Thursday at Churubusco Town Hall, upset about the proposal.

Six neighboring property owners spoke out, raising concerns about noise, smell and cleanliness of

the facility.

Tom Duiser owns the commercial property next door, which houses Dollar General.

“I don’t want anything that can harm the relationship with my tenant.

Dollar General could look at this and say they don’t want a store next to this,” Duiser said. “I’m sure you have a great See PROPOSAL, Page 5

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Meet the 2017 Old Settler’s president Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — Gene Smith is the 2017 president of the Old Settlers Association.

Born and raised in Columbia City, Smith graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the class of 1975. He earned varsity letters in cross country and track.

During the winter months, he swam for the Warsaw YMCA swim team. He was the DeVol award recipient for his participation in cross country.

In 1974, he became a certified emergency medical technician, one of the youngest in the state of Indiana. He was active in the transfer the ambulance service from the funeral homes to the county EMS service in 1976. He worked fulltime for Whitley County Hospital and EMS during the summer months and holidays while attending college. He became an Advanced EMT/Paramedic. In 1979, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Manchester College.

After a 20-year career in the polyurethane

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The caricature of 2017 Old Settler’s Association President Gene Smith was drawn by Mike Christie.

foam industry, with the majority spent as a plant manager, in Ohio, Indiana and Texas, he returned to Columbia City to join the family business, Smith and Sons Funeral Homes Inc. An honors graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2005, he became a licensed funeral director in 2006.

Since 1999, he has held an Indiana insurance license.

He has served as the vice-chair of American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana, board member of Habitat for Humanity, past president of the

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Happy 100th, CCFD fire truck The Columbia City Fire Department’s oldest fire truck turns 100 years old this year, and will be one of many participants in the annual American Legion Parade Saturday in downtown Columbia City. The truck has been in the parade every year for the past several decades. Pictured above, Dick Engle, chief of the Columbia City Fire Museum, sits atop the truck, which has a crank-start engine and solid rubber tires on wooden rims. Engle has had to have special parts manufactured for repairs because no parts are available for the 100-year-old vehicle. At right, Deputy Chief Steve Sturgeon, backs the truck into the fire museum, located on South Whitley Street in Columbia City. Saturday’s American Legion Parade begins at 6 p.m. and travels south on Main Street from North to Market streets. See coverage of the Old Settler’s Day Festival in next week’s IN|Whitley County.

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LEGACY from Page 1 projects, passed in November 2015 — after several failed attempts in prior years.

“I know that the last round of this several years ago, and not getting to this point, caused some to lose hope — heads were hung low, the students thought they didn’t matter. This time, the community overwhelmingly said, O’Connor ‘You matter.’ Today, hope 28 percent of Gen X with abounds. This location children said their dream will provide hope for home would be “in a generations to come.” great school district.”

Mayor Daniel spoke “As both mayor of on the impact of the new Columbia City and a school on the city and parent of a future CCHS county as a whole, not graduate, I am proud to just for students. say that today marks the “For years now, we beginning of a bright, have lamented the missed new future for Columbia opportunities of populaCity.” tion growth and business Daniel then proclaimed development due to the Friday as “Leaving a condition of the current Legacy Day” in Columbia school,” he said. “BusiCity. ness leaders wrongfully Lefever and Shipman assumed that Whitley were instrumental in County doesn’t value leading the campaign for education — when in the 2015 referendum as reality, we were waiting co-chairs of the “Friends for just the right moment of WCCS” group. to significantly invest in “This new high school the future education of is an example of what we our students. can accomplish when we “Typically, people think work for our children and of high schools as being our community,” Shipman insular — focused only said. on serving students. Yet, McConnell gave her how many times do we, own “Top 10 reason’s as community members, we’re here” list: use our school facilities 10. No more flood for fundraisers, orgarestoration. nizational meetings or 9. Technology ready. performances? …You see, 8. Everyone under one what I love most about roof. this future facility is how 7. No more portable it takes into account that classrooms. it is more than just a 6. A center for the arts. place to educate our kids.

5. Handicap accessiInstead, it’s a commubility. nity gathering space 4. Reawakened Eagle where students of all Pride. ages, me included, get an 3. Designed with safety opportunity to continue in mind. the pursuit of lifelong 2. A nod to economic learning.” development.

With Whitley Coun1. A morale booster. ty’s unemployment rate “Bob Brittan (former at below 3 percent for CCHS teacher) is looking the first time in decades, down and smiling today,” Daniel expects the facility McConnell said. “As to attract talent to the we move forward, let’s community.

He noted Having a Garageremember Sale? him Place your as well.” a study that showed 46 Superintendent percent of millenials and

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A group of children who will be freshmen in the new school’s opening year were selected to be a part of the groundbreaking ceremony. Pictured from left are Sam Bechtold, Lucas Minier, Kameron Hoag, Jalynne Pope, Bronson Craft, Cassidy Laursen, Katelin Bolinger, Ian Stahl and Sam Eberly.

School board members Mary Ann Schaefer and Stan Meyer share a moment together before breaking ground at the new campus.

Lori Shipman, left, and John Lefever, spearheaded the referendum campaign in 2015 as part of the “Friends of WCCS” group.

courtyard, artificial turf heart. To all of you I say, O’Connor rallied the football field, several ‘Thank you, thank you, crowd with an inspigymnasiums, a café, thank you.’” rational and emotional fitness room, wrestling Children and adults message before the group room — and room to of all ages were present walked from the Indian grow. for the historic event, Springs football field to “The next three years including retired WCCS the groundbreaking site to will be an exciting time Superintendent Ralph the east. for everyone,” Principal Bailey, who became “This is a story about Reiff said. “I’m proud superintendent shortly a community that refused to have a role in leading after the current high to take no for an answer,” CCHS into the future.” school was built in 1959 she said. “Today is the The school is expected and served for 23 years at beginning. Congratulato be ready for students WCCS. tions CCHS. Do I sound for the 2020-21 school “I’m very excited for fired up? I am. Be proud year. this. We will probably be of what you’ve done. the premiere in the state,” Let’s break this ground Armstrong Bailey said. and get started on a The new facility will new high school for the feature 68 classrooms, loving, kind and caring Terry G. Housholder, President ad in IN|Whitley County and reach over 13,000 homes in Whitley County. space for Eagle Tech community that you Randy C. Mitchell, CEO Academy, a greenhouse, are. You have stolen my S. Rick Mitchell, CFO

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PROPOSAL from Page 1 operation, but this doesn’t seem like the right place for this.”

Nearby homeowners said they are worried about their property values, as well as the threat of animals escaping and unsanitary waste.

Lucas Konger, an engineer who spoke on behalf of Stalhut Yard, discussed the operation with the board, explaining all precautions that would be taken.

Following rules

A six-foot privacy fence would be erected around the facility to contain animals and block the views of animals being unloaded from the trailer.

After the animals enter the facility, they would not be taken outside again. Animals would be butchered within six hours, and no more than 15 animals can be on the property at a time.

All byproducts from the butchering and animal waste would be contained in 50-gallon drums, which would be hauled away by a contracted company on a daily basis.

Those drums would be kept inside the building until they are removed to

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be taken elsewhere.

A new commercial septic system, compliant with all state and federal regulations, would be installed. Currently, the building shares a septic with the Dollar General building.

The Indiana Board of Health performs inspections every day an animal is butchered, and the county health department is in charge of inspecting retail sales of food.

The Stalhuts are also proposing an outdoor storage area to house clean, empty barrels used for waste — about 10 barrels at a time.

“We want everyone to be comfortable with the facility,” Konger said. “The facility was purchased for a quarter-million dollars, and they will be investing more with the improvements. It will no longer be a vacant building.”

Similar situation

Similar to what is proposed in Churubusco, Krider’s Meat Processing is located near residential areas in Columbia City.

Randy Krider said the facility processes about 20 hogs and cattle per week and, in the past 40

years, has only had “a handful” of complaints.

“Forty years ago there were neighbors concerned about us. But after awhile, we proved to be good neighbors,” he said. “The Board of Health won’t allow your facility to be smelly or unsanitary.”

Rider said complaints have never been about the animals themselves, rather noises made by outdoor refrigeration — not animal noises or odors.

Neighborly concerns

The board failed to second Alan Malcolm’s motion to approve the zoning change, and a decision was tabled for its July meeting, allowing board members to do more research in the coming weeks.

“I don’t feel educated on this enough to make an accurate vote,” board member Miles Wilson said.

Board member Dave Crabill said he’s concerned due to the amount of neighbors who spoke out against the facility.

“I’ve been on this board for 25 plus years.

If no neighbors come,

everything is good,” Crabill said. “Adjoining neighbors from all around the property have come, and in my opinion, the neighborhood should dictate what goes on.

We have seven out of the nine neighbors who are against this.”

Crabill sought out another member of the audience, local farmer Rex Barrett.

“When you go back years and year, everyone in Churubusco has a tie to the farming community,” Barrett said. “People move into the small towns and want country living, but they don’t want the farmers. Now, we get pushed out of business. These guys are trying to make a business that supports the farmers.

Churubusco was built on the agriculture community, and that is what these guys (Stalhuts) represent.”

Others argued that they’ve lived in their homes for many years, and feel a different location, away from residential, would be more proper.

Konger pointed out that nearby C&A Tool is also zoned as industrial, and could slaughter animals

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nity Park, 605 N. Krueger Drive Until Friday, tickets may be purchased for $8 at the Extension Office, Jones Greenhouse and Terrapin Antiques, or from a Master Gardner.

On Saturday, tickets may be purchased for $10 at any garden in the walk, which addresses are listed above.

Those with questions can contact Reuter at 693-3157.

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on its property under current zoning rules.

“That’s right across the street,” Konger said.

Another nearby property is zoned agricultural, which could house farms,

fish hatcheries, veterinary hospitals and pastures, and could also apply for a variance for slaughtering.

Churubusco’s Zoning Board next meets 7:30 p.m. July 20.

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Camping fun Boys Scouts and Cub Scouts in from the Lincolnway District, which includes Whitley and Kosciusko counties, recently spent the night at the Mizpah Shrine Horse Grounds, north of Columbia City on State Road 9. Boy Scouts, ages 11-18, were tested on their knowledge of the outdoors, camping all weekend. They were tested on several topics, including identifying fish, leaves, types of wood, plants and animal tracks.

They also competed in a cooking contest. The Cub Scouts, boys in kindergarten through fifth grade, played traditional games and celebrated the anniversary of the Anthony Wayne Area Council. The young scouts also had lessons in safety at shooting ranges and got to practice shooting archer, BB guns and slingshots.

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An Old Settler’s message from the president As a young boy growing up in Columbia City, summer was met with excitement and anticipation of the annual Old Settlers Day Festival. The annual event that brought an array of thrill rides that left you dizzy, queasy or frightened. However, it soon waned and you were excited to do it all over again. And then there was the entertainment – high wire walkers, magicians, death-defying professional diver who jump off of a tall tower erected on the courthouse lawn into an eight-foot-deep pool of water. Just to add to the thrill, the diver would set himself on fire before jumping. And there was lots of musical entertainment of all genre. Who could forget the annual American Legion car raffle? I had the privilege once of pulling the winning ticket for a lucky local resident. And what’s a carnival without food?

Corn dogs, elephant ears, cotton candy, candy apples, lemon shake-ups and on – yum!

It was only as an adult that I understood the more significant economic impact on the community.

It is the annual large-venue event that many of the nonprofit organizations, who do such fantastic and vital work in our community, raise a good portion of their money to fund their respective missions.

Civic, fraternal and religious organizations derive a portion of their operating funds by participating in the event.

I have a great amount of gratitude to the downtown merchants and professional businesses that take the one week closure of the downtown street in stride allowing the community to come together for the event. The cooperation and participation of the city

and county officials are greatly appreciated. As the safety and well-being of the attendees are always paramount, I especially want to thank our emergency services - police, fire and EMS. They work diligently, often unnoticed to keep the Old Settlers festival GENE safe for And SMITH all. then there is the Old Settlers Day Association that brings the whole event to fruition. The association then distributes the majority of the profits back to the community through the grant process.

This marks the 114th annual event and it continues to mature and evolve. As the cost of big entertainment has become prohibitive, the event has moved to showcase local and regional talent. I know there is an ever-increasing array of options for your entertainment dollar.

But none make a greater impact on our community than those spent at the Old Settlers Day event.

Moving forward, it is important that we continue to honor tradition at the Old Settlers Day events, but we embrace change that will make the annual event viable for the next 100 years. Your suggestions are always welcome.

Please come out, enjoy the entertainment, the rides, the food, and fellowship with others in the community. See you at the Old Settlers Festival!

GENE SMITH is honorary

president of the 2017 Old Settler’s Day Festival.

SMITH from Page 2 Columbia City Rotary Club, a current member of the grants committee for Whitley County Community Foundation and continues to serve as chair of special projects/ community service for the Columbia City Rotary Club. An avid skier in the winter months, he can often be found at the local YMCA, riding his bicycle or hiking in the local or national parks.

He has a son, Derrick, who is currently serving

as a sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corp., stationed at Camp Pendleton.

With a family tradition of service to the community, Gene joins his grandfather, Stuart Smith; father, C. Taron “Terry” Smith; and brother, Taron Smith who have all served as Old Settlers Day Association presidents. His mother, Gloria Smith, is an honorary Red Coat, honored for her years of service to the association.

Whitley County • June 22, 2017

Get educated about your neighbors

You can’t beat a drive through the countryside of Whitley County, passing fields of corn, soybean and wheat, breathing in that country air. Wait.

That smell?

Yes, that smell, the one that wafts through when the wind blows a certain way or it’s time to fertilize those beautiful acres you drive by.

Manure stinks. It’s a fact of life.

But manure is essential fertilizer to many of the farms in our county – in the region for that matter.

It provides essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, into the soil.

While manure has its place in helping local farmers’ crops, when being collected at livestock operations, it must be managed properly. The government on the federal and state levels have a number of regulations in place based on science and best practices for managing manure.

However, it may be

difficult for a nearby neighbor to believe this when they get a grand whiff of it while a farmer is out fertilizing a nearby field.

In counties such as Whitley, many people like to celebrate the agriculture industry and many residents love the opportunity to live in the country.

But living in the country means living next door to farms and farmland.

To remain competitive in a global marketplace, most farms look quite a bit different than they did 50 years ago – hence the terms used by the government to define large livestock operations: confined feeding operations and concentrated animal feeding operations.

This means that for efficiency of space purposes, animals are confined to certain places for a certain amount of time within a given year. It doesn’t mean an animal isn’t moving around

Our view necessarily, but it does mean that the animals, depending on type, are not roaming vast acres of land. This type of operation allows farmers to produce greater quantities of livestock at a lower cost, which means food prices remain low.

With the concentrated location of the animals, the manure also becomes concentrated, hence the need to spread the manure on the fields.

We are not going to argue on best practices of farming, but we are hoping local residents understand that the farms in our county are the new small, family farm. These larger operations are still owned by local families who have managed to

maintain the family farm by growing and expanding to keep up with industry demands (Read: your demand for lots of affordable meat.)

While we understand concerns about possible groundwater contamination and we support the testing and monitoring of water to ensure it is safe – whether it be a lake for swimming or drinking water – we also believe that neighbors need to understand neighbors.

Farmers are living and working in this county too. They are swimming in local lakes and drinking the water. Our bet is they have no desire to contaminate anything. We encourage residents to work to understand each other, their businesses and their intentions before pointing fingers or placing any blame as local discussions concerning the definition and boundaries of livestock operations move forward within the county.

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Create a meal plan that includes lots of wholesome ingredients.

• Set SMART goals — that’s specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely. Challenge yourself to identify all these parameters and learn more about

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• Identify potential obstacles and come up with a plan for how to overcome them if they arise. That includes mentally preparing yourself that things may not go exactly as expected, and that’s okay.

• Tell a friend your goal and ask them to hold you accountable. Or better yet, find someone with a similar goal or challenge to work toward it with you.

While seeking professional services is sometimes necessary, there are also simple ways you can coach yourself through the mental challenges that hit us all throughout life.

First, identify your values. What is most important to you in life? Family? Financial stability? Health? How do each of these areas influence you being your most authentic self? If a problem

arises that does not fit within your value system, maybe it’s not worth the mental stress. Being able to identify when and where to invest your time and energy can help you feel more grounded and provide mental clarity.

Practice reframing, or looking at a problem through a different lens when you’re feeling stuck. The whole goal of reframing is to not only shed a positive light on the situation, but to move from inaction to action. Part of reframing may be learning how to take risks. If you’re not someone who normally takes risks, remember this may feel uncomfortable.

Looking at your problem from a different perspective may reveal some of the benefits a risk-taker may have in the same situation.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: I’ve gotten good feedback about the article, “School encourages a future for students with a past,” in the June 1 issue of IN|WC. It’s encouraging to hear from the many resi-

dents and business leaders who support TROY School and its mission to provide an accredited alternative education to students in our community. A few points to clarify: • TROY School has

served over 900 young people in northeast Indiana throughout its 20 years.

• It has an annual operating budget of $350,000.

Student scholarships are part of that budget, and this year’s goal is to raise

funds to send 16 additional graduates into the community job pool. Tickets to the fundraising event on Aug. 11 are available now on TROY’s website.

Shelby Lamm, Columbia City

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2017 Turtle Days Festival A photo recap of Churubusco’s annual festival, held at the town park last week

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Jordan Hill has a blast riding a motorcycle ride at the Dylan and Jayson Buddell and Jack Martin enter a helicopter for a ride above Churubusco. festival.

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Miss Whitley County Kaitlyn Sheets waives to the crowd.

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Avery Leedy helps Caden Rittenhouse with his hat while riding in a wagon for the parade.

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Whitley County Distinguished Young Woman Madison More waives to the crowd.

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Jack Rider holds his breath as his turtle crossed the finish line as grand champion. Rider won his division, then won the overall championship.

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Jim and Ceil Parker were the 2017 grand marshals of the parade.

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Ostrowski named credit union branch manager Staff reports

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CHURUBUSCO – Smith-Green Community Schools named Dan Hile its new superintendent at the board of trustees’ monthly meeting Monday.

“It’s been a special night,” said Hile. “I’ve lived in this community for 14 years, and have been a teacher or administrator for 12 of those years. I’m excited to take on this new role help our district.”

Board member Dean Geiger took the lead on finding the new superintendent. Geiger received 10 applicants, and members of the board narrowed it down to six candidates. Three of those candidates were brought back for interviews, where they provided short-term and long-term plans for Smith-Green.

“I’m excited that we’re going to come up with a new financial plan and make Hile sure we’re on a track of success at Smith-Green,” said Hile. “I also want to continue all the great activities we have for our students, while also developing new opportunities for the kids as well.”

Hile will start his new position July 1 of this year, and his contract runs through June 30, 2020.

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EMS from Page 1 County Commissioners heard from Cokl and Whitley County Sheriff Mark Gatton regarding the issue.

“I’m troubled that you didn’t have the time to attend and answer very important questions at this important meeting,” Cokl said, referring to the June 15 meeting.

Cokl highlighted several important questions brought up during Thursday’s meeting, which included the following: Why is the Sheriff being denied his right as an elected official to operate county dispatch? What is the difference between a five-year contract and a five-year extension? Does Commissioner Schrumpf receive any payment from Parkview for his position on the board?

Why was Commissioner Don Amber’s 30 years of experience with emergency medical service dismissed?

Before digging into these questions one by one, Amber made a motion to allow Lutheran EMS to dispatch through Whitley County’s dispatchers.

Commissioners Western and Schrumpf remained silent and the motion died.

Members of the crowd voiced its disconcert and disbelief as Gatton rose to offer his report.

“Today is a sad day to be a Whitley County resi-

dent,” he said, “especially to be a South Whitley resident. I’m here for public safety. I feel I wouldn’t be here today if things were done on a level playing field. I’d like to publicly apologize for not standing up when I saw things that were clearly conflict of interest in the contract meetings.

“I want to do what’s right so that I can look at myself in the mirror.”

Gatton had two requests for the commissioners. First, he wants the commissioners to look into a section in the current contract that gives Whitley County the right to give Parkview 180 days written notice of the contract’s termination. He encouraged them to open bids for the county.

“My second request is that we try to work together in the name of public safety,” he said.

Building frustration

The frustration felt among South Whitley residents regarding the town’s emergency medical services situation began several years ago.

Whitley County had three Parkview EMS ambulances, stationed in Columbia City, Churubusco and South Whitley.

It recently added another in Thorncreek Township.

When one ambulance is called on a job the other two position themselves

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South Whitley Town Council President Randy Cokl addresses a full Whitko High School auditorium Thursday night.

at Collins and halfway between Columbia City and South Whitley to split the difference and keep the county covered. If another ambulance is sent out while the one is still on its job, another moves to Columbia City to be central within the county.

The Columbia City ambulance is frequently used for inter-facility transfers between Parkview Whitley and Parkview Regional in Fort Wayne, Cokl said, limiting the ambulances available.

In January 2012, Cokl said he “reached out to the commissioners and was concerned with how little the ambulance was in town.”

He suspected that the inter-facility transfers were having an impact on the availability of ambulances

in the county.

In May 2016, the commissioners agreed to extend Whitley County’s contract with Parkview EMS, with the request that they consider a dedicated transfer vehicle to ease the burden on the Columbia City ambulance.

But the extension didn’t come without pushback

by Commissioner Amber, who asked his fellow commissioners to allow other entities to bid on the service.

In 2016, Amber spoke out about his concerns with Parkview’s service; however, Schrumpf and former Commissioner Tom Rethlake voted around Amber to proceed with the five-year contract extension.

Parties on both sides of the argument have discussed issues with conflicts of interest.

Schrumpf serves on Parkview’s board as Whitley County’s representative. Western’s son-in-law works for Parkview. Outside the meeting, Amber told IN|Whitley County he was fired from Parkview in 2011.

Cokl is a full-time dispatcher for the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, and is a former EMT for Parkview.

At the South Whitley meeting, Cokl read a letter he received from Schrumpf. It said, “The fact that all three Commissioners have ties to

Parkview is representative of our commitment to Whitley County.”

The 911 process has also become an issue due to its inefficiency, Cokl said during the June 15 meeting. Right now, according to Cokl, when you call 911, this is what happens: 1. The call goes through to the local dispatcher, who gathers the name, phone number, address and the issue the person is calling about 2. The area dispatcher forwards the call on to Parkview EMS’s dispatcher 3. Parkview’s dispatcher gathers the name, phone number, address and information, then 4. Parkview dispatches an ambulance to assist.

This process can take several minutes from beginning to end, and all of that is before an ambulance is sent, Cokl said.

South Whitley’s proposal

In 2016, with the renewal of Whitley County’s contract with Parkview EMS, South Whitley Town Council reached out to Lutheran EMS with the intention of contracting an ambulance for the town and Cleveland Township.

The idea was that the Lutheran ambulance would be a supplement to Whitley County’s current system, not replace it.

As part of the proposal, the town opted to have the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department dispatch be responsible for sending out the Lutheran ambulance.

Local dispatchers, Cokl argues, would be more effective in the rural areas around South Whitley.

“County dispatchers know local landmarks,” he said.

Locally-based volunteer personnel would assist two full-time Lutheran paramedics.

Indiana State Code 16-31-5-1 says that “the governing body of a city, town, township, or county by the governing

body’s action or in any combination may… establish, operate and maintain emergency medical services.” State Rep. Chris Judy read this at Thursday’s meeting to emphasize that South Whitley is acting within its rights.

It also has the endorsement of Sheriff Gatton, who said, “I support Lutheran Whitley EMS and have the ability to dispatch.”

Lutheran Whitley EMS will cost “not 1 cent to taxpayers,” said Cokl.

Parkview is willing to dispatch the Lutheran ambulance within South Whitley, but Cokl and the town want the ambulance dispatched through the sheriff’s department.

“I just don’t understand how county dispatch, which does every other emergency service, cannot dispatch to South Whitley,” Gatton said.

Subsections A and B of the above Indiana Code effectively state that a town cannot instate contracted emergency medical services outside the limits of the town without the consent of the county, and the same is true in reverse.

“As a state representative, it is my duty to make sure nobody dies due to a lack of service,” Judy said.

“I like to see local issues resolved locally, but I’ll step in if necessary.”

Next steps

In response to a question from the public, Schrumpf the Commissioners, “are going to look at this a little differently now.”

The Commissioners agreed to consider the issue and give it due diligence, and anticipated that they will have an answer within 60 days.

Cokl encourages any upset or disgruntled South Whitley residents to attend the Commissioners’ meetings on the first and third Mondays of the month at 1 p.m. in the Whitley County Government building to have a continued presence until the issue is resolved.

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Parkview Health adds fourth ambulance Staff reports

WHITLEY COUNTY – Following a notable increase in the number of emergency transports over a period of several months, Parkview Health added a fourth ambulance to its fleet in Whitley County.

Parkview now has ambulances based in Columbia City, Churubusco, South Whitley and, most recently, Thorn-

creek Township, in north central Whitley County.

The ambulance will be stationed at the Thorncreek Fire Station from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Friday.

“We continually monitor our response time to meet the needs of the community, and we’re proud of our average response time of only eight minutes in Whitley County,” Duane Ginder, manager for EMS

at Parkview Whitley Hospital, said in a statement. “While our response time is well below the industry standard of 13 minutes, we know that to sustain – or improve – our time, we need to grow with the community.”

Parkview provides emergency medical transport services in Whitley County under a five-year contract executed with the county’s board of commis-

sioners in May 2016. The fourth ambulance is being provided at no additional expense to the county.

“We made the decision to add another ambulance several months ago, based on the data we were monitoring,” Ginder said. “Our EMTs and paramedics are now hired, trained and excited to serve the community with efficiency and the highest quality emergency care.”

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WHITLEY COUNTY JAIL BOOKINGS The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail: Lydia Rountree, 31, of Columbia City, was arrested June 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with neglect of a dependent.

Dylan Loy, 20, of Wolcottville, was arrested June 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with public indecency.

Brian Coon, 34, of North Webster, was arrested June 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with non-support and auto theft.

Douglass Pressler, 31, of LaOtto, was arrested June 9 by the South Whitley Police Department and charged with criminal trespass and residential entry.

Gabriel Webb, 53, of Broadview, Ill., was arrested June 10 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with operating while never licensed.

Donald Bryant, 25, of Warsaw, was arrested June 10 by the Whitley County Sheriffs Department and charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of a synthetic drug.

Kelsey Applegate, 24, of Warsaw, was arrested June 10 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with possession of

paraphernalia and possession of a synthetic drug.

Dutch Johnson, 38, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 10 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with possession of marijuana.

Johnathan Neenam, 31, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 12 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with false informing and driving while suspended.

Trisha Neenam, 33, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 12 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with false informing.

Stephanie Hood, 45, of South Whitley, was arrested June 12 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with domestic battery and neglect of a dependent.

Chad Harris, 44, of Columbia City, was arrested June 13 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with OWI, OWI per se, criminal mischief and leaving the scene of a property damage crash.

Joy Miller, 43, of Syracuse, was arrested June 14 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with forgery and burglary.

Michael Wright, 32, of Peyton, Colo., was arrested June 14 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with

public intoxication and resisting law enforcement.

Anthony Omelian, 30, of Columbia City, was arrested June 14 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with intimidation.

Skyler Roff, 34, of Columbia City, was arrested June 15 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with criminal mischief.

Leslie Carter, 43, of Churubusco, was arrested June 16 by the Churubusco Police Department and charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.

Curtis Michael, 41, of Kimmell, was arrested June 16 by the Churubusco Police Department and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Andrew Isch, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with OWI controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

Carlos McCormick, 24, of Columbus, Ohio, was arrested June 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with probation violation.

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Alexander Craig, 19, of Columbia City, was arrested June 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with OWI and OWI controlled substance.

Gabriel Jacobson, 22, of Columbia City, was arrested June 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with OWI and OWI controlled substance.

Bradley Smith, 50, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 16 by the South Whitley Police Department and charged with OWI controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

Ben-Ibn Johnson, 39,

was arrested June 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with violation of suspended sentence.

Joseph Scutchfield, 46, of Silver Lake, was arrested June 18 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with OWI and OWI per se.

Miranda Terrill, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 18 by the Columbia City Police Department and charged with OWI and OWI per se.

John Dale, 49, of Columbia City, was arrested June 18 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, leaving the scene of a property damage crash,

criminal mischief and carrying a handgun without a permit.

Jacob Arnold, 23, of Churubusco, was arrested June 18 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Jasmine Kleeberg, 19, of Columbia City, was arrested June 18 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and charged with check deception.

Andres Trevino, 25, of Warsaw, was arrested June 19 by the Indiana State Police and charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

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Whitley County • June 22, 2017

Hisner leaves Whitko baseball with storied legacy

By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Erik Hisner confirmed last week he resigned from baseball duties at Whitko High School after wrapping up his 11th year, coaching a storied season.

The Wildcats won their first sectional title in its 43-year history this past season.

Hisner was voted Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association district 1 coach of the year for the second consecutive season.

Hisner will remain the athletic director and physical education teacher at Whitko Middle School. He cited his need to leave the head coaching position due to the strain is put on him

Hisner

and his family.

“This was definitely not an easy decision,” Hisner said. “I feel like I gave everything I could to the job and the program. And, when you’ve invested that much time and effort into your passion, it makes

it extremely difficult to walk away.

“However, after spending countless hours in discussion with my family, friends, assistant coaches and colleagues, I have come to two conclusions. The first is that I would like to spend more time with my family. They have made more than their fair share of sacrifices over the last 11 years and, as a result, I have missed many vacations and family events. And the second is that I need a break from being a head coach. After each season, I am more physically and emotionally drained than the one before. I still enjoy working with my players and competing against my colleagues, but the daily grind of performing

my job to the standard I have become accustomed to has begun to wear on me.”

In Hisner’s first years, he helped turn a seemingly hopeless program to state ranked teams. Hisner inherited a program with a 0-25 record, no feeder program, no junior varsity team and only 15 players on the roster.

The Wildcats significantly improved during Hisner’s rookie season by winning 10 games and finishing second in the Three Rivers Conference standings. The junior varsity team had a full schedule in 2008, as well as having a feeder program in the Whitko Pony League.

The team advanced to the sectional title game

Memorable baseball season topped with awards night

By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko had a baseball season they’ll never forget.

At the Whitko athletic awards banquet June 13, many of the athletes that helped capture Whitko’s first sectional title in school history were recognized.

“It was a great night to celebrate this historic team, and the most successful class in Whitko baseball history,” said head coach Erik Hisner.

The effort in chasing history at Whitko was a total team effort.

Hisner felt compelled to name five elite senior leaders. Most of which smashed Whitko records.

The following baseball players were awarded: • Most valuable player - Drew Bradford, Alex Bechtold, Landen Goff, Zach Hewitt and Alex Robbins; • Most improved Austin Hollowell;

• Mental attitude Colin Craig and Ryan Day; • Coaches’ award Alex Bechtold, Landen Goff and Alex Robbins; • Cy young - Drew Bradford; • Silver slugger - Drew Bradford; and • Gold glove - Zach Hewitt.

Drew Bradford hit a school record 103 RBIs and nine wins on the mound.

Landen Goff broke a school record of 128 plate appearances in a single season. Goff also had a good eye at the plate; he recorded 35 walks, another school record. Alex Bechtold scored a school record of 40 runs. Zach Hewitt had a record of 226 chances.

Alex Robbins also had a great season. He recorded 34 strikeouts on the mound in 48 innings pitched. Robbins also had a 0.947 field percentage playing in the infield.

Austin Hollowell had a successful junior

season to earn the most improved award.

Hollowell went from having three hits and one RBI his sophomore season to having 21 hits and 15 RBIs this past season.

No team is complete without players that are shining examples of a good attitude against all odds. Colin Craig and Ryan Day were that for the Wildcats.

“As role player, Ryan did a tremendous job of doing whatever was necessary to help the team be successful,” said Hisner. “As a first-year player, Colin displayed a great work ethic and his improvement eventually earned him a starting position at the end of the year. Both Ryan and Colin were well respected by their teammates.”

Bechtold, Goff and Robbins won the coaches awards.

The coaches award is often given to the players who were pleasant to be around, enthusiastic,

willing the learn, doesn’t miss practices and overcomes adversity among others.

The Cy Young award is given to the best pitcher.

Bradford had a 9-1 record his senior season. He had 103 strikeouts and allowed no home runs in over 74 innings. One of Bradford’s senior highlights is his no hitter tossed against Maconaquah in April.

Bradford also earned the Silver Slugger award.

He had 43 hits, 34 RBIs and 36 runs in 103 plate appearances.

Catcher Zach Hewitt earned the Gold Glove award. The Gold Glove award is given to the player who exhibited superior individual fielding performances from their fielding positions.

Hewitt had a 0.982 fielding percentage and caught 10 base runners stealing his senior season.

He also struck out four batters on the mound in two innings pitched.

in 2009 for only the second time in school history. The 2010 team was ranked in state for the first time in more than 30 years. Whitko had five winning seasons, won 20-plus games five times and finished in the top 20 in the final class 3A state poll two times from 2011-2015.

In 2016, Whitko won a school record high of 22 games and won the school’s first conference championship in 31 years.

In 2017, the Wildcats went 21-10 and most notably beat Cass 5-3 on May 29 to win the sectional title at last.

“I would like to thank the administration at Whitko,” said Hisner.

“Their support has been unbelievable and second-

to-none. I was given a chance to be a head coach at age 24, and I will be forever grateful for the opportunities I’ve had at Whitko as your head varsity baseball coach.

“I would also like to thank all of the players and coaches I’ve had the pleasure of working with in our program. They bought into our vision 11 years ago, and through their relentless work and undying loyalty, we were able to accomplish things that had never been done before in the baseball program at Whitko.

And, lastly, one of the things I cherish about the coaching profession is the relationships you develop with those you work with and compete against.”

CC to host camp for netters Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY – The Columbia City tennis program is hosting a youth camp in July.

The camp will be directed by head coach Phil Stanczak and assistant coach Thomas Baldwin, along with the high school tennis players.

The event will last from July 10-14 and is

for sixth through 10th graders. Sessions are 12:20 - 1:40 p.m. The cost of the camp is $30.

Parents need to register

by July 7.

The payment can be made the day of the camp. Receive a form by contacting coach Stanczac at (260) 229-2464 or emailing him at stanczakpl@ wccsonline.com.

Honored athletes

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Bella Ross, left, was awarded female athlete of the month at Columbia City for her efforts in softball. Shelby Longenbaugh presented the certificate.

Bradford to play for IWU baseball team

By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

MARION – He may have graduated Whitko, but he’s not done being a wildcat.

Standout pitcher Drew Bradford is heading to Marion to play for the Indiana Wesleyan Wildcats, whom he will sign with June 23.

Bradford was a major

factor in the senior class that led Whitko to its first sectional title in school history in Bradford 2017.

He had a record of 9-1 as a

starting pitcher, threw an ERA of 1.03, had 103 strikeouts and threw a new hitter.

Bradford also excelled in the batter’s box. He recorded 43 hits, 36 runs and 34 RBIs to earn a 0.417 batting average.

Bradford more often on base, than not with an on base percentage of 0.512.

Bradford was named

district 1 player of the year by the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association and also listed on the first team all-Three Rivers Conference team.

Indiana Wesleyan is coached by third year Rich Benjamin. The Wildcats went 27-30 in 2017, and 12-15 in the Crossroads League.

Doug Hill, left, was awarded male athlete of the month at Columbia City for his accomplishments in track and field. Shelby Longenbaugh from Star Insurance presented him the certificate.

Whitley County • June 22, 2017

SPORTS GETTING THEIR HEADS IN THE GAME

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PHOTOS BY JUSTIN HUNTER

The Columbia City basketball break a huddle with middle school campers at Indian Springs.

Columbia City High School basketball players Trent Simmons and Hammad Qureshi greet each other before leading the summer youth camp earlier this month.

Columbia City youth campers get some exercise by doing push-ups.

Future Columbia City basketball players gather to begin the youth camp. Over 50 campers attended the event.

Assistant coach John Strayer speaks to participants at the end of summer camp.

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Athletes from the Whitko basketball High School team; back row, pose with elementary and middle school campers. The event lasted June 12-15 at the middle school.

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Whitko High School receives AP Award Staff Reports INDIANAPOLIS – Whitko High School received a 2016 Advanced Placement Award June 14, from the Indiana Department of Education.

“We are always grateful for the honors we have received,” said Principal John Snyder. “However, we don’t push our students to take advance placement classes to win awards. We push

our students to take AP courses because they have the ability to succeed in these highly rigorous classes.

“It is our responsibility to maintain a culture of high achievement, because in the end, our students are better off for it.”

To be selected as an AP Award recipient, schools must have at least 25 percent of their 2016 graduating class receiving

a score of 3 or 4 on an AP exam.

Jennifer McCormick, Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, highlighted the scientific benefits of advanced placement courses.

“Research tells us time and again taking and passing AP courses prepares students for the rigors of the college classroom,” she said in a statement.

“I am pleased with the dedication these schools and their educators have shown in providing a head start into higher education for their students. I applaud the success of each student who worked hard to study and pass their advanced placement courses and exams.”

In addition to commending the successes of Whitko students, Snyder also congratulated

the teachers who accept the challenge of AP courses.

“Our teachers have embraced the extra hours of training and preparing that is necessary to teach these courses at a high level,” he said. “We are fortunate to have such talented and caring teachers here at Whitko.”

AP is a research-backed method to facilitate student participation and

success through delivery of college-level courses and corresponding exams in the high school setting.

Qualified students who pass AP courses enroll in college at higher rates than other groups of students, require significantly less remediation, and have higher average first year grade point averages and credit hours earned than other groups of students.

Technology is Common Sense at Whitko schools KPC News Service

LARWILL – Common Sense, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families navigate a world of digital media and technology, recognized Whitko Community Schools as a Common Sense Certified School in Digital Citizenship June 14.

Pierceton Elementary and South Whitley elementary schools demonstrated their commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing their students to use the immense power of digital media to explore, create, connect, and learn, while limiting the perils that exist in the online realm, such as

plagiarism, loss of privacy and cyberbullying.

“We applaud the faculty and staff of Whitko Community Schools for embracing digital citizenship as an important part of their students’ education,” said Jessica Lindl, head of Common Sense Education.

“Whitko deserves high praise for giving its students the foundational skills they need to compete and succeed in the 21st-century workplace and participate ethically in society at large.”

Whitko has used Common Sense Education’s innovative and research-based digital citizenship resources, which were created in collaboration with Howard Gardner of the Good-

Play Project at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

The resources teach students, educators, and parents tangible skills related to Internet safety, protecting online reputations and personal privacy, managing online relationships, and respecting creative copyright.

The free resources are currently used in more than 90,000 classrooms nationwide.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified School,” said Superintendent Steve Clason. “By preparing our students to use technology safely and responsibly, we are providing them unlimited opportunities to maximize and personalize their learning.”

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Submit photos of your summer fun to editor Nicole Minier at nminier@kpcmedia.com, or post them to social media with the hashtag #INWCsummer.

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June 21

• 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.

June 22

• The Friends of Peabody Public Library will host its book sale June 22-24. The sale will be 5-8 p.m. June 22; 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 23; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 24.

June 23

• 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.

June 24

• The 2017 Master Gardeners Garden Walk will be 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and will feature gardens from the Churubusco/Smith Township area. There are seven gardens on the tour.

• The Little Miss Whitley County Pageant will be 1 p.m. at the Whitley County 4-H Center, Squawbuck Road, Columbia City.

• Whitley County’s Relay for Life will be hosted at Churubusco High School’s football field, 9 a.m. to midnight. Throughout the day, attendees will celebrate with cancer survivors, remember those lost and fight back against cancer. The event includes food, games and music. Follow Relay For Life of Whitley County on Facebook or visit relayforlife.org/whitleycountyin.

• The parade for the Old Settlers Day Festival begins at 6 p.m., traveling on Main Street in Columbia City.

• The Whitley County Farmers Market is 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through October.

This week’s market will be held in the parking lot of Parkview Whitley Hospital, due to the Old Settlers Day Festival.

• Relay for Life of Whitley County begins at 9 a.m. and continues through midnight at the Churubusco High School football field. Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event. There will be food, games, music and more to enjoy. Follow “Relay for Life of Whitley County” for more information, or visit relayforlife.org/whitleycountyin.

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June 25

• A golf outing at Eel River Golf Course will raise money for fireworks at Blue Lake. The event begins at 8 a.m. with check-in at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $60 per person or $240 for a team. To participate, sign up

by June 19 with Steve Swygart, 417-7510 or email swygart2003@yahoo.com.

June 27

• Columbia City’s Board of Works and Common Council meet at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, on the second and fourth Tuesdays every month. Meetings are held on the third floor at City Hall in downtown Columbia City.

• South Whitley’s Town Council meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays every month.

June 28

• Peabody Public Library will host author Shanon Roberts to discuss her new book, “Rise Up! Devotions.”

July 1

• The Churubusco Lions Club will host its annual July port-a-pit fundraiser, starting at 10 a.m. at the Save U Mor parking lot. Chicken halves are $6.50, ribs are $8 and pit-taters are $3.50.

July 3

• 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.

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July 5

• 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.

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• 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.

• Churubusco’s athletic department will host its annual golf outing at Eel River. For more information, call 693-2131.

• Sugar Grove Church of God will host its annual ice cream social 4-8 p.m. The church is located at the intersection of County Roads 500 South and 500 East in Noble County. The menu includes sandwiches, hot dogs, pies, cakes, cookies and homemade ice cream. There will also be caricatures, balloon art and face painting, as well as live entertainment. The proceeds will go to Greg Norden, who was badly injured in a bicycle accident. Freewill donations will be accepted. The public is invited to attend.

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July 10

• The Miss Whitley County Scholarship Program will be 6 p.m. at First Church of God, Depoy Drive, Columbia City.

• Churubusco’s youth volleyball camp will be 12:30-3:30 p.m July 10-12. The camp is for incoming fourth through eighth graders, which will be grouped by age and ability. The cost is $40 per player. Contact Caitlin Starkey at starkeyc@sgcs. k12.in.us or (248)854-4390.

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• The Whitley County Patriots will host military appreciation night and Indiana General Goodwin of the U.S. Army as a speaker. There will be a performance of the color guard and Shrine bagpipers as well. Whitley County Patriot meetings are held 7 p.m. monthly at the Columbia City Church of the Nazarene, 506 N. Main St. July 14-20

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

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’s VFW will have pork and chicken shish kabobs 11 a.m. until sold out at the corner at Ranney’s Body Shop.

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.

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.

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 Ct, 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

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• 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 5K run run/walk for Paws at Morsches Park.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Sept. 22

• 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. 23

• The Lord’s Acre Festival will be hosted at Etna United Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to the Boomerang Backpack program for Little Turtle and Northern Heights Elementary schools. Beginning in the 1930s, a group of farmers came together to donate produce from one acre of their crops to help feed others. The Lord’s Acre Festival officially began in 1949 in Etna.

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