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B.A.B.E. Kid Contest is coming soon Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY — The 9th Annual “Cutest Kid’s Photo Contest,” a fundraising event for B.A.B.E. of Whitley County, will be held during this year’s Whitley County 4-H Fair.

Submit your child’s 4x6 photo, along with name, age and parents’ names. Photos will be judged in four categories: ages 0-1, ages 2-3, ages 4-5 and ages 6-9.

More than one child in a family can be entered in the contest.

Pictures can be dropped off at the B.A.B.E. office, 533 N. Main St, Columbia City, any Wednesday or Thursday during business hours, noon-5:30 p.m., until Thursday, July 6.

Entries also can be dropped off at the B.A.B.E. tent at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds until noon on Friday, July 14.

Votes for the cutest kid will be a penny per vote, and the children with the most money raised within their age category at the end of the week will receive prizes and recognition.

There will be prizes in all categories. Call the B.A.B.E. office at 244-2820 for more information.

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COLUMBIA CITY –There was standing room only June 21 as the Whitley County Plan Commission opted to have Nathan Bilger, executive director of Planning and Building, create and propose an ordinance for zones around poten-

tial areas targeted for residential growth and for concentrated animal feeding operation candidacy.

“When we’re looking at a 2 percent unemployment rate, we need places to put people,” Bilger said. “The CAFO issue is tied in with that because the two are related, but the residences

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are the main concern.”

Bilger came to the Plan Commission looking for a recommendation on how he should move forward with a proposed CAFO in Whitley County, proposed along State Road 9, about 1.5 miles south of the Tri-Lakes area. A number of concerned residents See CAFO, Page 3

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A large crowd was present at last week’s Whitley County Plan Commission meeting.

Many enjoy Shriners’ tasty treats and the proceeds go to local children in need

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COLUMBIA CITY — It wouldn’t be festival season in Whitley County without an elephant ear from the Whitley County Shrine Club.

The deep-fried, cinnamon-sugar treats are a staple for many families attending Old Settlers, Turtle Days and the city’s annual July fireworks.

Shriner elephant ears began in 1995, an idea by the late Dave Hawn. Though Hawn passed away in 2010, the tradition continues, and has generated more than $100,000 for the Shriners.

The Whitley County Shrine Club sells about 3,000 elephant ears a year, bringing in about $10,000 a year — with all profits going to local children.

There’s about 35-40 Whitley County children who are treated at Shrine Hospitals in Chicago and Cincinnati.

Siblings Mya, Allie and Hailey Boggs take big bites out of an elephant ear they bought at the Old Settlers Day Festival in downtown Columbia City last week.

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Sade-Bartl steps down as 3rd District Democratic Chair

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CHURUBUSCO — The 3rd District Democratic Party is once again looking for a new chairperson, six months after choosing its last one.

Madalyn Sade-Bartl announced her resignation Tuesday evening, noting her increasingly busy schedule as the reason for stepping down.

Sade-Bartl is Churubusco’s clerk-treasurer.

The town was recently selected as a Stellar Communities finalist, among two other towns that are finalists for $6 million in state grants.

“I do not feel it is fair to my constituents to continue as the chair,” Sade-Bartl said. “When I was elected as clerk-treasurer in 2011 and again in 2015, I made a commitment to the residents of Churubusco to assist in transforming my community into the premier

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bedroom community of northeast Indiana.

Being the CD3 chair over these past months has distracted me from

these efforts.”

Along with being the project manager for Churubusco’s Stellar grant, Sade-Bartl is administering several other grants, as well as helping the town’s Youth Foundation construct a playset in the town park this fall.

She also has leadership positions with the Churubusco Chamber of Commerce and the town’s Rotary Club.

“Not only has my work life suffered, but my family life has suffered, too,” Sade-Bartl said.

“These are two areas I don’t wish to compromise. This was a very difficult decision, but I do strongly feel it is the right decision for all those involved.”

Sade-Bartl said she hopes to continue to be a part of the Democratic Party’s efforts, “just not in a leadership role.”

“I thank the counties of CD3 for their continued hard work in this very, very red area, and I hope to one day be part of turning it blue again,” she said.

A caucus of party officials is expected to be held in the next few weeks.

Sade-Bartl was elected chairwoman in a special caucus in January to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Carmen Darland. She was re-elected in March.

The 3rd District includes 10 counties in northeast Indiana.

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More than 100 people posted photos of the double rainbow on June 20 to the IN|Whitley County Facebook page. Above, Samantha Barnett posted this rainbow photo, which had 54 likes. Seth Ruckman posted the photo to the right, that had 34 likes at the end of the contest, which ended Sunday night.

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LAGRANGE — A Kendallville man is was arrested on multiple drug and traffic charges after he led police from 12 different agencies on a chase that lasted nearly an hour, passing through three counties and ending in Whitley.

Curt Glass, 36, of the 300 block of State Street, Kendallville, was charged with reckless driving, resisting law enforcement with a motor vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, possession of a stolen firearm, driving while suspended and violating parole following that pursuit.

The chase began Saturday morning shortly before 5 a.m. in LaGrange when LaGrange Deputy Marshal Tyler Smoker was working only his second shift as a fulltime LaGrange police officer.

According to Smoker’s preliminary report, he spotted Glass sitting in

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his 2000 GMC Jimmy parked in the lot of a downtown LaGrange motel. As Smoker slowed down to get a closer look at Glass’s vehicle, Glass drove away, quickly turning off S.R. 9 onto a LaGrange

side street.

Smoker learned that Glass was driving on an invalid license and, when he spotted Glass’s truck parked behind Farmers State Bank, he approached and activated his car’s police lights. Smoker said Glass “simply took off” and sped west out of LaGrange.

As Smoker chased after Glass, he was quickly joined by two LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department deputies. The chase headed west out of LaGrange on U.S. 20, and Glass was reported to be driving at times at speeds nearing 100 mph.

Glass turned south on S.R 5.

As Glass passed into Noble County, he hit a set of stop sticks placed on the road by Noble County Sheriff’s Department deputies that caused a front tire on his truck to blow out.

Glass refused to stop and continued driving, passing through Ligonier, where three Ligonier Police Department officers joined in the chase.

Glass continued heading south, hitting at least two more sets of stop sticks as he drove, destroying all four tires on his truck and slowing the chase as he drove on the truck’s rims. Without tires, Glass slowed at times to no more than 30 mph.

But he still refused to stop. As Glass continued

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heading south, police said he threw several bags, which police said contained crystal methamphetamine, out of his truck.

Glass headed south on U.S. 33 before turning off the highway onto county roads. He drove through Columbia City, heading south on S.R. 9, where he was finally forced off the road into a field, ending the pursuit 59 minutes

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With his hands in the air, Glass peacefully surrendered to Smoker.

Police also arrested his passenger, Autumn Morphew, 31, also of Kendallville.

As police searched Glass’ truck, they reportedly found a quarter-pound of crystal meth strewn about the inside of the truck. They also found a shotgun reported

stolen in Elkhart County, more than 40 different hypodermic needles, a quantity of marijuana, morphine tablets, about $5,000 in cash in both large and small denominations, razors and drug paraphernalia.

In addition to driving on a suspended license, LaGrange Town Marshal Rich Snyder said Glass also was wanted on a federal warrant from Indianapolis for violating the terms of his parole.

Glass and Morphew were transported back to LaGrange County and placed in the LaGrange County Jail.

Glass is expected to make his initial appearance in a LaGrange County court sometime Monday. Snyder said the seizure of a quarter-pound of crystal methamphetamine is the largest in the history of the LaGrange Police Department.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Samuel Rickerd, a sophomore at Whitko High School, attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar held at the University of Indianapolis on June 11.

Rickerd joined more than 150 other high school leaders from the region.

Each spring, select area sophomores from public and private high schools convene at one of 70 leadership seminars across the country to recognize and apply leadership talents and become effective and ethical leaders.

Student participants take part in hands-on activities, meet leaders in their state County andtheir reach and explore own over personal leadership skills

while learning how to lead others and make a positive impact in the community.

Rickerd At the end of their seminars, participants are challenged to give back by serving at least 100 volunteer hours in their communities. Students who complete the leadership for service challenge within 12 months of the seminar are eligible for the HOBY L4S challenge award and the President’s 13,000service homes volunteer award.in Alumni who log 4,000

hours of service receive the President’s Call to Service Award from HOBY. To date, HOBY attendees have performed over 3 million hours of volunteer service in their communities.

Following a motivational meeting with 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Albert Schweitzer during a trip to Africa in 1958, actor Hugh O’Brian was inspired to establish Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership.

“One of the things Dr. Schweitzer said to me was that the most important thing in education was to teach young people to think for themselves,” Whitley County.

O’Brian has said.

O’Brian died in 2016.

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Straub property to be preserved in perpetuity

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TRI-LAKES – “I remember whispering to him, ‘Don’t worry, your trees will be protected forever, dad.’”

Those were among the last words that Kim Owen said to her father Robert C. Straub, of Columbia City, before he passed away in December 2015.

Straub owned an 88-acre plot of former farmland on the east side of Round Lake, part of the Tri-Lakes, that will now be forever preserved as a woods and nature area, permanently protected from development through the nonprofit company Wood Land Lakes.

“My father had always been a very conservation minded person whose desire was to return the farmland back to nature,” Owen said.

The plot of land had been in their family for several generations.

“My father bought the farm in the mid 1930’s, I roamed it since then” Straub wrote in a note

before he died. “I inherited it in 1980.”

As a child, Straub fell in love with the land.

“He came every summer to the farm and helped the hired hand,” Owen said. “Spent a lot of time hunting arrow heads.”

Straub planted many new trees on the property in 1996, and spent most of the remainder of his life protecting and nurturing them. Even up to his death, he accepted his charge.

“The night before I took him to the hospital for the last time, he took his utility trail vehicle through the woods and checked all the trees,” Owen said.

“He felt like he was given this land as an opportunity to return it to nature and make it a home for the wildlife and the flowers.”

When her father voiced his desire to preserve the land forever, he and Owen began investigating how to make it happen. They ended up settling upon Wood Land Lakes.

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Robert and Eileen Straub pose for a photo on their property with their dog.

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seemed to offer him the best opportunity to not only protect the land from development but for the family to retain ownership of the property with the deed reading that certain areas were protected,” she said.

On top of that, “they seemed to understand his passion to protect it.”

It became apparent that

Straub’s time was coming to an end, so Owen worked closely with Wood Land Lakes to get the paperwork compelted as fast as possible.

Through their diligent work, she was able to ensure him before he died that the process would go through.

“He was unable to sign the actual documents, but

his signature is on all the land through the beautiful property and beautiful trees,” she said.

During his life, Straub and his wife Eileen enjoyed the property.

“In the spring when the flowers would come out, he would always bring my mother a bouquet,” Owen said. “They would take trail rides and admire

whatever was growing out there at the time.”

Owen will host a celebration of life service on July 2 at the farm, open for friends of the family.

According to their website, Wood Land Lakes was “established in 1994 to address natural resource needs in DeKalb, Elkhart, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley Counties in northeast Indiana… Our passion is working with owners of operating farms to create conservation easments which will preserve their farmland, while allowing the landowner to maintain a profitable farming operation in an ever-changing agriculture industry.”

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Robert and Eileen Straub 2 p.m. July 2 at 5654 N. 350 East, Columbia City.

The service is at the Straub Farm located on the East Shore of Round Lake.

Following will be a time of sharing memories and stories. A picnic style meal will follow.

CAFO from Page 2 from the lakes were in attendance at the meeting, and have voiced opposition to the proposed CAFO being so close to their lakes and homes.

“Let me be clear,” said John O’Connell, spokesman for Whitley Water Matters. “We are not against farmers. We are against industrial farms where they are not appropriate in northern Whitley County. As you know, the lake areas are unique.”

To adjust the county’s comprehensive zoning plan, O’Connell suggested the county allow for public input and due diligence, a process he estimates would take a year to complete.

For the interim, Bilger sought advice from the commission on one of three ways to act: hold the advancement of the proposed CAFO at the current stage of development and not allow it to progress; have no change in current plan allowing the continued development; or compromise, allowing the CFO to grow to a certain size, but not larger.

Part of the problem outside the concerned public is that part of the land on which the CAFO would be built is not zoned agricultural, but rather transitional zoning set aside for intended future residential growth.

Plan Commission member Brad Wolfe spoke strongly about protecting the lakes.

“I think we all know it is a big issue,” he said.

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John O’Connell, a spokesman for Whitley Water Matters, addresses attendees at the Whitley County Plan Commission meeting.

“We know that there are a few areas where we need to have a hold on [CAFOs].”

Commissioner Thomas Western was not so certain.

“I’m not sure it’s fair to tell a landowner they have to put their plans on hold for a year,” he said. Doug Wright and John Johnson agreed, suggesting the development continue until they reach another result.

Ultimately, the commission elected to have the proposed CAFO hold progress until the next meeting, where Bilger will have a new ordinance to propose that takes into consideration lake areas.

In other commission news:

• Jerome Wilhelm wants to sell four acres and keep five along County Road 100 East. The commission moved to continue the proposal based on topographical concerns

with the residences that would move into the new acreage. The continuance was unanimously passed.

• The developer for the Lincoln Pointe subdivision requested a plot of land be rezoned from agricultural to residential so that they can continue its expansion. This is the continuation of the original plan proposed in 1998. Resident Darrel Main brought up concerns with the quality of roads within the subdivision, of which he is a resident, and that construction traffic would further damage the road. Kevin McDermit, a representative for the developers, said that “it may be feasible to put in a temporary construction entrance” to avoid running equipment through the subdivision, and he would look into it. The petition was given a unanimous favorable recommendation to be approved by the Whitley County Commission.

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Pictured is one of the ponds located within the 88 acres to be preserved through Wood Land Lakes.

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2017 Old Settlers Day Festival NICOLE MINIER

Jordyn Facer and Xander Smith enjoy a children’s roller coaster.

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After a rainy opening day, the remainder of the festival had pleasant, sunny weather for attendees to enjoy.

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Robert Block, winner of the Whitley County current longest resident award, accepts his award at the Thursday night ceremony at Old Settlers in Columbia City.

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Roberto Hernandez takes a spin on the carousel.

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Kim Owen serves noodles at Grace Lutheran Church for guests.

The recipient of the Whitley County’s oldest resident award, Kenneth Jones, happily receives his award from Old Settlers Days President Gene Smith.

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Kenton Bordner shows off the goldfish he won at the festival.

Mark Krider cooks noodles for guests at the annual noodle dinner, an Old Settlers tradition started by the Eagle Club.

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Snapshots of annual downtown Columbia City festival

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A group of riders were thrilled with a big drop on a ride.

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The north side of the court house towers over the Old Settlers festival.

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Cheyanne Schmoekel screams as she spins in circles on the “Wipeout” ride at the festival midway.

Participants in the Economic Development Commission’s Summer Mishmash Event on Wednesday, June 21 at Chapman’s Taproom enjoy fellowship and networking.

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Friends Vivian McKee and Brooklyn McNew take a spin on a midway ride.

Blaze Born and Ryan Nichols patiently await the results of the mouse game to see if they picked the winning number.

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Paul and Darlene Bockelman pose for a photo as they enjoy their noodle lunch at Grace Lutheran Church.

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Big brother Jayden Norris puts his arm around little sister Evelyn.

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EDC Marketing Project Manager Katie Dewitt converses with attendees at the EDC Summer Mismash.

Jasmine Hiss has a laugh at the expense of her mother, Deb, who won a unique hat in a carnival game.

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OPINION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Commissioner speaks on EMS decision Letter to the Editor: Recent events have prompted me to write this letter as an explanation of my feelings regarding the dispatching of an ambulance contracted by the town of South Whitley and Cleveland Township.

First of all, let’s deal with mis-information and clear that up. The Commissioners totally understand that the law allows cities, towns, or townships to contract for their own ambulance service. The Commissioners are not trying to keep South Whitley/Cleveland Township from having this ambulance.

The issue of this event is the dispatching of the town of South Whitley/Cleveland Township ambulance. I’m a firm believer that our Whitley County Sheriff’s Department is equipped to handle this chore as they were the EMS Dispatch Center for many, many years before the latest contract between the county and Parkview moved the dispatch of EMS units to Parkview Dispatch. Both in May of 2011 and last year, I did not vote for the contract between the county and Parkview. As a side note,

recent articles state that I’m a former Parkview employee and that’s true but what hasn’t been said is that after voting against the contract on May 4, 2011, I was terminated by Parkview that same day.

To summarize, our Whitley County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch Center is a quite capable to dispatch all emergency services in Whitley County. It is my contention that a decision as to whether or not to dispatch emergency services lies solely with the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department and not a decision to be made by the Commissioners. I should note one caveat: The ambulance contracted by South Whitley/ Cleveland Township is provided

by Lutheran Health Systems, a “for-profit” corporation. With that in mind, I feel that Lutheran should have to pay for services rendered by the county dispatch.

It’s fine to call me anytime you want to discuss this issue or other county issues. My number is 609-2833.

Don Amber, District 3 Commissioner

Tri-Lakes resident speaks on CFOs Dear Editor: Having read with interest your June 22 editorial entitled “Get educated about your neighbors,” I feel compelled to address several of the points you raised.

First and foremost, representatives of Whitley Water Matters, the group formed to advocate for Tri-Lakes residents specifically and our county’s waterways generally, have stated repeatedly that we are not against farmers or farming. We have lived side by side with and cooperated with the farms surrounding the Tri-Lakes community for many decades.

Your editorial states that “living in the country means living next door to farms and farmland,” as if there’s a single resident of Tri-Lakes or nearby residential areas who doesn’t understand that fact. Yes, everyone knows the smell of freshly spread manure isn’t pleasant, and yes, finding oneself stuck in traffic behind a slow-moving combine can be inconvenient. This comes with the territory, and I’m fairly certain that everybody in my Tri-Lakes neighborhood understands and accepts that.

I’m also sure that there are people who have joined Whitley Water Matters who would like to see CFOs and large CAFOs abolished, but that is not the group’s position and, as has been stated repeatedly in any number of public settings, it never has been. We’re well aware of the pressures the agricultural community has come under, and we know that family farms can no longer operate like they used to decades ago.

Again, we have stated repeatedly, that there are many areas of Whitley County that are conducive to concentrated (or confined) feeding operations.

However, northern Whitley County, specifically those areas that drain into the regions many waterways and lakes, many of them already impaired, is not one of them. Our objection is to one proposed CFO located less than 1.5 miles of Shriner Lake with two “beef fattening barns” that would house 1,320 head of cattle, about 13 times what the number of cattle that up to now has

been housed at that farm.

This particular farm sits atop an aquifer that provides water to all of northeast Whitley County, including Tri-Lakes and Churubusco. It proposes to utilize manure fields that feed directly into ditches and other waterways that ultimately drain into our lakes.

You state that you “understand concerns about possible groundwater contamination,” but you have apparently not researched the issue or you would understand the devastation to both public health and property values should these aquifers, waterways or lakes be negatively impacted by the enormous amount of waste generated by a CFO of this size. I’m sure this particular farming operation has, as you state, “no desire to contaminate anything.” The question you need to look into is what happens if, despite the best of intentions, contamination does occur. Next, you need to decide if its worth the risk.

Our position is that it’s not.

What we are seeking, simply, is adequate buffering between high-intensity farms like the one proposed just south of Shriner and residential communities and areas of the county that drain into vital waterways and lakes. This isn’t anti-farming or anti anything; it’s merely pro common sense.

We are not pointing fingers at or blaming this particular farm or agriculture in general. If anything, the fault for the existing state of affairs and bad feelings currently raking our county lies at the feet of a county government that has not proactively addressed the changes occurring in both our agricultural and residential communities over the past couple of decades. By failing to codify a zoning plan that enables these two communities to coexist harmoniously side by side, Whitley County’s governing bodies have created a situation in which the bad feelings and laying of blame that your editorial excoriates are all but unavoidable.

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Churubusco BZA should consider all sides in decision The word slaughterhouse conjures up all sorts of images – many of which are not necessarily pleasant – unless, perhaps, you are a carnivorous chef.

But just because the term doesn’t sound as appetizing as the steak or chop it produces, doesn’t mean the business will be unappealing.

This is something neighbors – business and residential – are coping with as the town of Churubusco’s zoning board considers a zoning change from general business to industrial 2. The request is sought by Stalhut Yard LLC, which wishes to transform the 2.21-acre property at 3360 N. U.S. 33, previously occupied

by Do It Best Hardware, into a slaughterhouse and meat market.

A similar operation is already in place in Columbia City. Krider’s Meat Processing Inc. sits next to the Happy Valley Skate Center and residential homes along Market Street.

According to the business’ owner Randy Krider, the state Board of Health won’t permit a facility to be smelly or unsanitary. This is why he believes

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he’s only ever received “a handful” of complaints during the 40 years in business.

Interestingly enough, Churubusco used to have a slaughterhouse and grocer downtown. In fact, we learned recently, it sat nearby the Churubusco News office. A local resident said he recalls being brought to the slaughterhouse for a field trip about 50 years ago to see animals slaughtered. That would have been quite the eye-opening educational experience on the source of grandma’s Sunday roast.

We like the idea of having a local meat processing facility selling locally raised beef and hogs for local consumption. It builds upon a growing farmto-fork industry that supports our local farmers and, thus, our local community.

At the same time, we understand the neighbors’ concerns and hesitations about such a facility. The commercial neighbors want to ensure that whatever business is next door, it doesn’t dissuade customers

and residential neighbors want to ensure any business at that location doesn’t affect their property values, nor their day-to-day lives. One thing to consider in this scenario is what other businesses would consider such a location and would those businesses have any impact on the neighbors as well.

Perhaps those making the zoning decision and the neighbors should take a field trip to Krider’s in Columbia City. It’s just down the road. By viewing a similar facility in action, this would provide those who are unfamiliar with the type of proposed business a better understanding about what exactly the slaughterhouse would be.

After visiting another facility, the neighbors who are currently against the zoning change may not change their minds and that’s OK. We aren’t saying the town should or should not approve the zoning request. We simply believe that the issue should be considered fairly – which means everyone doing their best to understand what exactly is being proposed and how it will impact those already there.

Device Tax repeal important for health care Just as in every part of our country, northeast Indiana has felt the effects of Obamacare over the past seven years.

While some Americans have benefited under the health care law, far more have faced skyrocketing premiums, decreased coverage or loss of a doctor.

But in our region, Obamacare’s negative impact has extended even further. The law’s inclusion of a 2.3 percent excise tax on medical devices has affected our regional economy and penalized local companies. Its potential return could jeopardize thousands of Hoosier jobs, which is why this tax must be repealed in full.

Northeast Indiana is home to dozens of medical device manufacturers, the majority of which are based in Warsaw. In fact, Warsaw is often referred to as the “Orthopedic Capital of the World.” Estimates indicate that medical device companies in our region control 34 percent of the worldwide orthopedic market.

Medical device manufacturing also is important to our state as a whole. Indiana ranks second in the nation in exports of life sciences products, and a job with a Hoosier device manufacturer pays 56 percent

more than the average wage in Indiana.

In Indiana and across the country, medical device compaJIM nies invest BANKS hundreds of billions into the American economy every year, employ more than 400,000 Americans and create lifesaving technologies that benefit people all over the world.

In 2013, Obamacare’s 2.3 percent tax on medical devices went into effect, forcing device companies to pay one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world. According to Commerce Department data, more than 28,000 jobs in medical device and related industries were lost across the country while the device tax was in effect. Over a two-year period, device manufacturers were forced to scale back investments in life-saving medical technologies by $814 million.

Fortunately, the medical tax was temporarily suspended at the beginning of 2016,

allowing many manufacturers to resume a portion of research and development and investment activities previously lost due to the tax.

The Advanced Medical Technology Association, which represents hundreds of device manufacturers, has surveyed its members about the suspension of the device tax. As a result of the suspension, 73 percent of respondents have either increased or avoided reducing their total employment, 33 percent have invested in new research facilities and 83 percent have increased or not reduced research and development spending.

In May, I voted for the American Health Care Act, legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare. This bill is a significant step forward from the failures of Obamacare and has many important reforms that will benefit Hoosier families, including a permanent repeal of the medical device tax.

The Senate version of health care reform released June 22 also includes a full repeal of the medical device tax.

U.S. CONGRESSMAN JIM BANKS R-Columbia City, serves Indiana’s 3rd district.

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Whitley County • June 29, 2017

PHOTOS BY NICOLE MINIER

From left, Jim and Sandy Kyler prepare the dough; Linda Walker places trays of dough on a cookie sheet to allow the dough to rise; and Scott Morgan spreads out dough to prepare it for frying.

EARS from Page 1 “The money stays here and we help kids in the county,” said Ken Lundquist, of the Shrine Club.

Lundquist said most of the money goes to the transportation fund, which is responsible for taking children and their parents to and from Shrine hospitals.

Dry ingredients for the treats are mixed up several weeks in advance of parade season. When it’s time to make the elephant ears, water is added and everything is combined in large mixers. Time is given for the dough to rise, then it’s spread out flat before going into the fryers.

When they’re all cooked, they’re coated with a layer of cinnamon and sugar. It takes several people to keep the assembly line moving.

“We enjoy it. Sometimes it’s hard work, but there’s a lot of people who enjoy them. They

are really good,” Lundquist said.

At last year’s fireworks at Morsches Park, the line for elephant ears was 60 yards long — people knew it was their last chance for the tasty treat until the next summer, Lundquist said.

“We’ve had carnival workers, people who travel all over the country, tell us that we have the best elephant ears they’ve had,” Lundquist said. “There’s a lot of people who say they only come down here for the elephant ears.”

Lundquist said they use a “secret” flour, which is donated by a company in Kendallville — all 1,500 pounds.

The other ingredients are mostly purchased through money raised at the Shriner’s swiss steak dinner, held in the spring. Everyone who helps make the elephant ears volunteers time —

Mike Minier monitors elephant ears in the deep fryer.

about 25 people — so that all money raised can be used to help local children.

“When people help us out, they know what the money is being used for,” Lundquist said.

Larry Brown and Haroout Kouyoumdjian put cinnamon and sugar on completed elephant ears.

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Two airlifted after ‘serious’ Eel River incident Staff reports

COLLAMER — Two Kosciusko County men were seriously injured after a water-releated incident in Collamer Sunday.

Indiana Conservation officers reported at about noon Sunday, Richard Wilson, 31, of Warsaw, attempted to cross over the Collamer low head dam with a kayak on Eel River, just west of South Whitley.

Witnesses saw Wilson fall out of the kayak. He was unable to escape the strong circulating current near the face of the low head dam.

Zachary Anderson, 25,

of Syracuse, waded out to Wilson to attempt a rescue, but he too was sucked into the current, according to a state conservation office statement.

A second rescuer entered the water and was able to bring both victims to shore where CPR was performed.

Both victims were transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center

by Parkview Samaritan Medical Transport for treatment.

Indiana Conservation officers were assisted by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department,

South Whitley Police Department, Indiana State Police, Cleveland Township Fire Department and Parkview Whitley EMS. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources posted a warning on its Facebook page a day prior that read: “Stay off of the Eel River. A flood warning continues for the Eel River at North Manchester affecting Cass, Kosciusko, Miami, Wabash and Whitley counties. Heavy rainfall early Friday caused a rapid rise on the Eel River. Never venture into floodwaters.”

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South Whitley woman killed on U.S. 30 Staff reports

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Civil War camp Kid campers line up before marching toward the Civil War monument on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn. The annual camp is hosted by the Whitley County Historical Society.

WARSAW — A South Whitley woman was killed early Monday morning after her SUV was rear-ended by an 18-wheel truck.

Kosciusko County Sheriff deputies and emergency personnel were called at 3:40 a.m.

Monday to the intersection of U.S. 30 and S.R. 19. Crews found a woman pinned inside a 2015 Chevy Traverse.

The Kosciusko County coroner arrived and pronounced Vicki Sue Bartz, 52, of South

Whitley, dead at the scene.

The Kosciusko County fatal team believe Bartz was stopped at the red light in the westbound lanes of U.S. 30 when a tractor-trailer, driven

by Waldemar A. Palys, of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, allegedly rear-ended the SUV “at highway speed.” Investigators believe Palys may have fallen asleep before the crash.

The crash remains under investigation by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department.

Trial set for local man charged with neglect, dealing meth

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COLUMBIA CITY – In Monday’s Circuit Court, Judge Matthew Rentschler scheduled the trial date for a Columbia City man accused of dealing methamphet-

amine and neglecting a child.

Joshua Riecke, 27, is charged with one level three felony dealing in methamphetamine and three counts of neglect of a dependent, all level five felonies.

The juried trial is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 21. It is expected to last two days.

In other court news: • Steven Waid Jr. failed to appear for a violation of parole hearing.

Judge Heuer ordered an

arrest warrant and set a $75,000 bond.

• Kelsee Groce, 27, admitted to using heroine, which was a violation of her parole.

Her sentence of home detention was extended 365 days.

• Frank Schroeder admitted to a violation of parole, failing to report to his parole officer, and was given an extra two and a half years to be served in the Whitley County Jail after he finishes his time in Allen

County. He is eligible for work release.

• Joseph Williams sought and received a modification to his sentence, moving from work release to home detention, with a release date of April 11, 2018.

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2017 Old Settlers Day Parade PHOTOS BY NICOLE MINIER

Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel is pictured with his wife, Amanda, and daughter, Aria.

Columbia City Police Chief Tony Hively salutes the flag during the playing of the national anthem at the start of the parade.

Grace Scott, left, sings the national anthem at the start of the parade.

Sheriff’s Sergeant Billy Maddox drove his squad car with little helpers, his daughters and niece. From left are Abigail Maddox, Billy Maddox, Emma Maddox and niece Charlotte Cormany.

The Whitley County Courthouse Square was packed with people who came to view the Old Settlers Day Festival Parade.

Jim Gilbert, of the band Cheyenne, plays the violin for parade judges.

Mady Wood performs with the Columbia City Marching Eagles.

Anees Qureshi, of Columbia City Goin’ Postal, had a parade float honoring fathers.

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A group of children call out for more candy during the parade.

State Senator Andy Zay plays a joke on a group of children during the parade, hiding stress balls behind his back.

Davey Esterline enjoys a sucker while watching the parade.

Kayti Auston and Bethany Dixon pass out flyers for The Center for Whitley County Youth.

From left, Emma Kelley, Jared Kelley and Lucas Schmitt toss out stress balls from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department.

Paul Harrington rides Nathan Baker passes a golf cart alongside out candy as part of the Haunted Jail employees. Paige’s Crossing float.

Robert Krider rides a tractor with the Shrine Club.

Parade marshals Cliff and Vicki Anderson rode into the parade on an Indy 500 pace car.

Lena Owen, Sidney Basham, Amanda Heck and Marley Owen lead the Columbia City Marching Eagles.

U.S. Congressman Jim Banks returned from Washington D.C. to walk in the parade.

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Krull, Pearson perform at all-star softball game

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Mallory Perason and Kennedy Krull pose together before representing Whitley County in thr north-south all-star game.

CARMEL – Whitley County was well represented recently at one of Indiana’s most elite softball games.

Whitko’s Kennedy Krull and Churubusco’s Mallory Pearson competed at the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association northsouth all-star game June 17 in Carmel.

“It was awesome to finally play on the same side as Mallory,” said Krull. “Our whole high school careers we have played against each other and have been more or less county rivals. We were honored and proud to represent Whitley County and Indiana All-Stars.”

Krull played shortstop, and hit 2 of 3 at bat, just weeks after Whitko’s semistate run. She is the first female in school history to perform at an all-star game, third athlete overall.

“I ended my high school softball career with a very historic season,” said Krull. “I went into

C.C. Lady Eagles camaraderie strikes a winning softball season

By Justin Hunter

ness that our team had,” said Weigold. “They fought to accomplish our goals of winning conference and winning our section. Both of those we fell short in, but we won a lot of games.

They all made plays and were good teammates.”

Bella Ross led the way at bat for Columbia City this year. The freshman hit seven homeruns to open her high school career. Ciarra Ivy was clutch with two walk off hits and a lead-off home run in three separate games. Columbia City relied on Brooke Ebersole and Anna Weigold to pitch on the mound.

“They kept us in the ballgames. We didn’t get the strikeouts like we usually do, but they kept the ball low so our defense could field it.” Weigold said.

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Whitko’s Kennedy Krull (left) holds her all-star plaque the night before the games. Churubusco’s Mallory Pearson (right) holds her all-star plaque. The two performed together at the all-star games in Carmel.

the all-star game weekend very nervous it wouldn’t top off my senior year the way I wanted it to. It ended up being more than what I expected, and it was amazing to play in such a great competitive atmosphere with such great players as both teammates and opponents.”

Pearson played on second and third base,

and went 2 of 3 inside the batter’s box. Pearson fielded all three balls that came her way for a perfect fielder’s percentage.

The north all-stars defeated the south 9-8 in game one. The south all-stars beat the north 5-1 in the second game. The players played an average two innings per game.

“It was such a bittersweet time playing my

last game,” said graduated Pearson.

“But it was such an amazing experience as well. All the way from meeting new friends and hanging out with them, to playing against some of the best pitchers and defense in the state. I felt so incredibly honored and blessed to get the opportunity to play and represent Churubusco.”

Bradford named Indiana all-star Staff reports SOUTH WHITLEY – Drew Bradford isn’t quite done reeling in post season honors.

The Wildcat ace was named an Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association North-South All-Star.

Bradford is only the

second player to be selected on the prestigious squad, joining outfielder Zach Snep in 2015.

Bradford went 9-1 with a save, 1.02 earned run average and 103 strikeouts in 75.33 innings pitched.

His post season awards include being named

district 1 players of the year by the same association, a shared most valuable player, Cy Young and silver slugger for Whitko. He also made the Three River Conference first team.

The 43rd annual all-star game series will be played July 14-16 at Ball State.

The Lady Eagles Won a sectional game against COLUMBIA CITY— Norwell, with no recorded The Columbia City strikeouts. softball team may not have “There wasn’t a player captured all its goals this on the team that we could past season, but the trend do without, and every game upward. we had someone different Dan Weigold completed who stepped up and made a his third season as head play that either won us the coach this spring and the game or kept us in it.”

Lady Eagles (15-10) had Weigold credits much of their first winning season the success to the experiunder Weigold. ence of the Lady Eagles.

They may not have won “We had good leadership the conference, nor the in Bella Krieg and Morgan sectional championship Bales on the left side of the game, but the Lady Eagles field,” he said. “We had a had memorable moments lot of experience, because they won’t soon forget. most of the girls play travel Columbia City defeated ball. Sometimes you have Belmont and Manchester to make a play without in the regular season, both even thinking, and we were of which would have gone able to do that, because undefeated if it weren’t for of the time they’ve put in. the Lady Eagles stepping in That’s when the instincts their way. start to kick in.”

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FORT WAYNE – Parkview Health’s hospitals joined the ranks of the nation’s most elite by achieving magnet recognition across the region.

Magnet designation is granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program, which ensures that rigorous standards for nursing excellence are met.

“Achieving magnet recognition reinforces the culture of excellence that is the hallmark of our mission in northeast Indiana,” said Mike Packnett, president and CEO, Parkview Health.

“It is objective proof of our commitment to provide the very best patient-centered care.

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of not only Parkview’s amazing nurses, but our physicians and the 11,000 other co-workers, from all hospitals and facilities, who put the patient first every day.”

To achieve magnet recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy review process that demands widespread participation from care providers and co-workers at each hospital. The process includes an electronic application, written patient care documentation, on-site visits to each hospital and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition.

Of the more than 6,300 hospitals in the United States, only 467 – or 7 percent – have achieved magnet recognition.

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“Magnet recognition offers our community a distinguished standard for measuring quality of care,” said Judy Boerger, chief nursing executive, Parkview Health. “At Parkview, we don’t just talk about compassionate

and expert care, we define it through every interaction. We empower our nursing teams to do what is best for patients, we inspire one another to grow personally and professionally, and – most importantly – we put patients and their families

at the center of everything we do.”

According to the Credentialing Center, magnet designation indicates an organization in which nurses can flourish as professionals. These select entities place an emphasis on providing their nursing teams with the professional autonomy to make clinical decisions at patient bedsides. They also involve nurses in decisions regarding the patient care environment, as well as enable more interdisciplinary collaborations with other team members.

“On a daily basis, our nurses demonstrate their commitment to working together to consistently provide the highest quality care,” Boerger added.

“Their world-class teamwork creates not only an

excellent place to receive care, but an amazing place to work.”

Research demonstrates that Magnet recognition provides specific benefits to health care organizations and their communities, such as:Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help and receipt of discharge information.

Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue rates.

Higher job satisfaction among nurses.

Lower nurse reports of intentions to leave their positions.

The Magnet Recognition Program was established in 1993.

Designation is valid for four years, after which recipients must undergo a renewal process.

Extension Homemakers attend state conference Staff reports

INDIANAPOLIS — Eight Whitley County Extension Homemakers attended the 104th Home and Family Conference on June 5-7 at Sheraton Indianapolis Keystone at the Crossing.

Stephanie Jerabek, from Huntington was installed as the new IEHA State President and will take over her duties on July 1. Her husband and three children attended the Gala Banquet where she was installed and a video of her life was shown.

Janet Hindbaugh was honored as the District/ State First Timer at the Conference Gala Banquet.

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honored to be the County IEHA Story of how they First Timer. got involved in Extension The first day the Whitley Homemaker’s. They had it County ladies took a bus fixed like a TV show and tour to the Kokomo Opalhad a window the particiescent Glass Company and pants stood behind to look CONTRIBUTED found it very interesting. like it was a TV news show.

Extension Homemakers, front row, from left are Virginia Faulkner, incoming The building was over 125 Many craft and learning secretary; and Janet Hindbaugh, incoming president. Second row: Joyce Williams; years old and most everysessions were given such Sharon Hesting, outgoing treasurer; Barbara Overdeer, outgoing president; thing was the original stuff as making greeting cards, Karen Hall; Jane Frazier, incoming treasurer; and Sue McQueen. they were using. It was making dips and recipes surprising to see how they for dips given, iris folding, handle the hot glass as they string art, quilling, making transfer it from one furnace goats milk soap, tin punch, to another where it gets rug hooking, and hand made into sheets of glass. painted gourd vase .

It is so hot that the workers The keynote speaker Offers huge discounts on name-brand mattresses: Sealy®, Serta®, Simmons®, Stearns & Foster®, BedBoss and more work 20 minutes on and after the brunch, was Sam 20 minutes off because of Glenn. He was a very the heat and that is the only good motivational and way they keep from getting inspirational speaker. He burns. Then they traveled focused on living the best to the Greentown Glass version of yourself and Museum and learned the using your strengths to Having a Garage Sale? Place your ad in IN|Whitley County and reach over history 13,000 homes County. of glass works in in a Whitley make positive contributions. small historical community.

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Inspect and treat now for bagworms Bagworms have been active in northern Indiana for a number of years, and Purdue entomologist Cliff Sadof recently said that homeowners should inspect trees now for bagworm. If necessary, now is also the time to chemically treat the pest. These illusive pests can kill evergreens, their primary target. Sadof recently posted a clip on facebook of a young bagworm chewing on a maple leaf. See it on the Purdue Plant Doctor App page at: facebook.com/ PurduePlantDoctor/. Many homeowners have been surprised to find these pests affecting their landscape trees and their windbreaks. When symptoms become obvious, the pests have typically been active for months.

These caterpillars, named for their habit of living in leaf-covered silken bags, are most commonly found in dense plantings of evergreen spruces, pines and arborvitae.

They damage these trees by stripping their needles or leaves.

“These bags, composed

of silken threads and bits of foliage, look so much like a part of the tree that they may JOHN E. go unnoticed until WOODMANSEE extensive damage has occurred,” Sadof said.

The bags become somewhat camouflaged because leaf material (needles) from the tree sticks to the bag, making it look like something that belongs on the tree. It hangs in a manner similar to an ornament on a Christmas tree.

While hanging on a branch, the caterpillar will stick its head out of the top of the bag to feed. It retreats back into the bag when it senses danger. People sometimes confuse bagworms with tent caterpillars, insects that form cobweb-like structures, typically in fruit trees and shade trees rather than evergreens.

These insect caterpillars are small and hard to spot – perhaps only a half-inch or so long after hatching in mid-June. They look somewhat like a piece of brown fuzz stuck in the needles, and they wiggle.

“New infestations start in June, but symptoms won’t likely start until a month has passed,” he said.

Later in the year bags are larger, easier to see, and harder to control effectively with chemicals. Plus, they will cut down on feeding (whereby they would ingest the insecticide) to focus on metamorphosis, mating, and laying eggs. For those reasons, late in the year the best advice is usually to handpick the bags off the tree and drown in a bucket of soapy water to stop the reproductive cycle.

“Homeowners who had their trees defoliated by bagworms last year should be preparing themselves and scouting their trees for this year’s crop of pests,” Sadof said. “There are two ways

to determine whether or not a bagworm infestation has survived. The easiest way is to wait until eggs have hatched and inspect host plants for small bagworm caterpillars feeding on leaves.” These insects typically emerge in mid-June in the northern part of the state. “The second way to determine whether or not a bagworm population survived the winter is to cut open the bags to reveal the body of the female,” he said. “Break apart the female and examine the eggs. If the eggs are creamy white, they are viable and will hatch into caterpillars.”

Of course, this tactic requires scouting earlier in the year, not now.

A Purdue Extension publication with more information on bagworms, including a complete list of pesticides available for fighting this pest, is available at extension.entm. purdue.edu/publications/E-27. pdf.

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

Trial set for man facing neglect, drug charges

By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY – In Monday’s Circuit Court, Judge Rentschler scheduled the trial date for a Columbia City man accused of dealing methamphetamine and neglecting a child.

Joshua Riecke, 27, is charged with one level three felony dealing in methamphetamine and three counts of neglect of a dependent, all level five felonies.

The juried trial is set for 9 a.m. Sept. 21. It is expected to last two days.

In other court news: Steven Waid Jr. failed to appear for a violation of parole hearing. Judge Heuer ordered an arrest warrant and set a $75,000 bond.

Kelsee Groce, 27, admitted to using heroine, which was a violation of her parole. Her sentence of home detention was extended 365 days.

Frank Schroeder admitted to a violation of parole, failing to report to his parole officer, and was given an extra two and a half years to be served in the Whitley County Jail after he finishes his time in Allen County. He is eligible for work release.

Joseph Williams sought and received a modification to his sentence, moving from work release to home detention, with a release date of April 11, 2018.

WHITLEY COUNTY JAIL BOOKINGS The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail: Machon Mullen, 34, of Indianapolis, was arrested June 19 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with invasion of privacy and failure to comply.

Marcus Hendricks, 23, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 19 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and OWI controlled substance.

Amy Harris, 43, of Columbia City, was arrested June 19 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with false informing.

Erica Casas, 34, of Columbia City, was

arrested June 19 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with being an habitual traffic violator.

Matthew Bullock, 29, of Columbia City, was arrested June 20 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI and OWI per se.

Taylor Shively, 20, of Albion, was arrested June 20 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with reckless driving.

Michael Harshbarger, 58, of Columbia City, was arrested June 20 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Todd Metz, 44, of Lees-

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

Jennifer Santana, 19, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 20 by the South Whitley Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana and possesssion of paraphernalia.

Brent Riley, 26, of Claypool, was arrested June 21 by the South Whitley Police Department, charged with OWI and resisting law enforcement.

Brady Rose, 22, of Syracuse, was arrested June 21 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

Scott Dingess, 31, of North Mancehster, was arrested June 21 by the

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Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation.

Brent Kohler, 29, of Elkhart, was arrested June 21 by the Indiana State Police, charged with reckless driving.

Michael Redding, 31, of Churubusco, was arrested June 31 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with battery in the presence of a minor.

Kenneth Harris, 34, of Columbia City, was arrested June 22 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with public intoxication.

Jesse Foust, 29, of Columbia City, was arrested June 22 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with domestic battery and theft.

David Valentine, 23, of Warsaw, was reach arrested June County and over

22 by the Indiana State Police for reckless driving.

Sandra Martin, 65, of Columbia City, was arrested June 24 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se.

Max Clipfell, 60, of South Whitley, was arrested June 24 by the South Whitley Police Department, charged with his second OWI and OWI per se.

Jaimie Santana, 39, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 24 by the Indiana State Police, charged with driving while suspended prior.

Justin Kelley, 33, of Columbia City, was arrested June 24 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with theft and fraud.

Eva Parker, 21, of 13,000 homes in

Columbia City, was arrested June 24 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with fraud and conversion.

Blake Taylor, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested June 25 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

Joshua Cones, 36, of Warsaw, was arrested June 25 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia and resisting law enforcement.

Anderson Groce, 52, of Columbia City, was arrested June 25 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, OWI per se, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a synthetic drug.

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• 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.

Noble Township Fire Department will host a pancake, sausage and French toast breakfast 7-11 a.m., for a free-will donation. The fire department is located at 3199 S. S.R. 109, Albion.

The Whitley County Farmers Market is held every Saturday, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., from May through October. The market is hosted on the Whitley County Courthouse Square.

The Leatherneck Coffee Club will meet at 8 a.m. at St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Columbia City. Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. Marines and USN Hospital Corpsmen are invited. The meeting is held monthly on the first Saturday.

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July 2

The American Legion Post 98 hosts bingo on Sundays, with warm-ups beginning at 1:30 p.m. and regular bingo starting at 2 p.m. The American Legion is located at 430 W. Business 30, Columbia City.

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.

• The City of Columbia City will host its annual fireworks celebration at Morsches Park.

The event includes music, food and fun prior to the fireworks show at dusk. Festivities begin at 6 p.m.

• An ice cream social will be from 5 p.m. until sold out at Asbury Unted Methodist Church, 605 E. Main St. in Albion. The event includes sandwiches, baked beans, macaroni salad, pie, cake, ice cream and drinks. Carryouts are available. The town of Albion’s fireworks will be later in the evening at the Central Noble Schools property, adjoining the church.

• The City of Columbia City’s limb pickup is held on the first week of the month for residents who live within the city limits. Limbs should be placed at the curb and be ready for pickup at 7 a.m. Limbs and branches should be no more than 4 inches in diameter, and piles should not exceed a pickup truck size load.

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.

• Blue River Churubusco Senior Housing, 235 E. Clingerman St., is sponsoring a mini health fair. There will be several vendors, including Francine’s Friends Moble Mammography.

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July 8

• 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. Free-will donations will be accepted. The public is invited to attend.

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July 9

• The Turtletown Players will present “Celebrate Indiana,” a concert of Indiana music at 2 p.m. at the Churubusco United Methodist Church to honor Indiana’s birthday. A free-will offering will be taken to support the Churubusco History Center.

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• 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.

• The Tri-Lakes Regional Sewer District Meeting is at 5 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the District Office, 5240 N. Old 102, Columbia City.

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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. • Columbia City High School Youth Football Camp for students entering grades 2-5 is July 11-13. The camp will be held at the high school, 600 N. Whitley St., 6-7 p.m. The cost is $50 per camper with family rates. Contact coach Brett Fox for more information, foxbn@wccsonline.com.

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

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• 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.

July 18 • The Whitley County Patriots will host a military appreciation night beginning at 7 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Columbia City Church of the Nazarene, 506 N. Main St. 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.

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• Green Center United Methodist Church will host its vacation bible school 6-8 p.m. July 23-27 at the church, at the corner of County Roads 300 East and 300 South in Noble County.

The program is for children ages 5 through fifth grade. To register, call 636-3522 or 438-3809.

Green Township Vacation Bible School is sponsored by Charter Oak Community Church, Green Center United Methodist Church and Sugar Grove Church of God.

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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.

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• Columbia City Joint High School’s Class of 1987 will host its 30th reunion 6 p.m. at Portside Pizza, Tri-Lakes. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, corn hole, and the band Cheyenne will perform at 9 p.m. The cost is $25 per person or $35 for a couple. Send RSVP to Angie Vance at 315 S. Pumpkin Ridge Court, Columbia City, 46725,

by July 1. The cost is $5 extra per person if paid after July 1. For more information, contact Vance at 229-0170 or amvance1138@yahoo. com.

• Columbia City High School’s Class of 1952 will host its 65th reunion 12:30-4 p.m.

at Smith’s Funeral Home. Lunch is at 1 p.m.

Reservations are required, call Jo Ann at 244-6296 or France 691-3247.

July 30

• The Humane Society of Whitley County will host a 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.

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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.

• 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.

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• DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home will host its annual Walk to Remember at 8 a.m. starting at the funeral home on Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

• Churubusco High School’s Class of 1967 will host its 50-year reunion 6-11 p.m. at St. James Restaurant in Avilla. The cost is $22.50 per person for a family-style meal, including swiss steak and roasted chicken. Make checks payable to Steve Linvill, 123 W. 500 North, Columbia City, 46725, by July 20. For more information, call 693-3812.

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.

Sept. 2

• 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.

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• 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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