2017 DeKalb County Community Guide

DeKalb County 2017

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Welcome to DeKalb County

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Rieke Park Trail, which runs alongside the park in northwest Auburn, is among several popular walking, hiking and bicycling trails in DeKalb County.

DeKalb County offers a lot to like DeKalb County offers a whole lot of what people are looking for in a place to live, work or visit.

The county in Indiana’s northeast corner is home to well-maintained cities and towns and scenic rural areas.

Local school systems provide a solid education for both college preparation and vocations in modern buildings. Manufacturing thrives, led by a high-tech steel mill and automotive-industry suppliers. Agriculture continues as an economic staple. Retail centers provide all the basics for living.

As one of the county’s leading assets, its transportation network features an interstate highway, busy railroads including an Amtrak station and a modern airport equipped for handling jet traffic.

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A rich transportation heritage inspires a nationally recognized campus of automotive museums, along with a museum devoted to railroading history. One of the nation’s longest-running classic car festivals draws visitors from all over the world every Labor Day weekend.

Local residents can enjoy summer festivals in every community. Neighbors from across the county and region come together every September for the giant DeKalb County Free Fall Fair — a celebration of entertainment, food and livestock exhibits.

Active residents can take advantage of a variety of trails including the Rieke Park Trail, Auburn-Waterloo Trail and St. Joe River Greenway. New in 2016 were the

Greenhurst Commons and James P. Covell Nature Preserve trails along Cedar Creek in Auburn. The YMCA of DeKalb County continues to expand its recreation opportunities. The Judy A. Morrill Center offers indoor activities with a pool and gymnasium in Garrett. All cities and towns provide ball diamonds for youth and adults.

Churches thrive in every community. A complete listing appears at the end of this guide. Church congregations lead the way in supporting charitable activities such as food banks and free meals.

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Table of Contents

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Spanning the St. Joseph River for 144 years, the Spencerville Covered Bridge stands as one of DeKalb County’s most beloved landmarks. It remains open to lightweight automotive traffic.

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Chamber/Visitors Bureau ...........27

Attractions ...................................6

Government .................................28

Communities................................12

Agriculture ...................................30

Education .....................................23

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Human Services ...........................26

Area Churches..............................32

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Attractions

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Historic automobiles occupy the main floor of the National Auto & Truck Museum in Auburn. It is housed in two buildings of the former Auburn Automobile Co.

Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Built in 1930, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum started as the headquarters for the Auburn Automobile Co., also serving as an ornate, art deco style showroom for the company’s sleek, fast cars.

When the company fell into bankruptcy in 1937, the building was sold and continued to be used by various businesses. It’s hard to see it now, but the building was once home to a motorcycle repair shop and a clothing manufacturer. The building fell into disrepair in 1961 and almost had to be demolished.

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saved it in the early 1970s, and it reopened in 1974 as a museum devoted to the automotive history of Auburn, Indiana and the nation. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

In 2005, it was recognized as a National Historic Landmark, as part of a complex including the National Auto & Truck Museum next door. Both are housed in historic Auburn Automobile Co. buildings.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum has grown over time with the addition of a gallery space, a banquet hall, meeting rooms and an event space. Today, it features three full stories of cars, dating back to the early 1900’s, interactive exhibits and a gift shop.

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9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parking is free. The museum is at 1600 Wayne St. in south Auburn. It is closed only on Christmas, New Year’s Day and Thanksgiving.

To reach the museum, call 925-1444.

More information is online at automobilemuseum.org

National Auto & Truck Museum A car enthusiast’s dream, the museum occupies former factory buildings that once belonged to the Auburn Automobile Co. The structures, built between 1923-1929, were used for assembling vehicles and providing service and distribution of parts to car owners around the world. After the company went bankrupt, they went unused for some time but eventually became a museum in the 1990s.

According to its website, the museum’s mission is to enrich lives and educate all generations through the acquisition and preservation of America’s automobiles and truck history.

Visitors can see more than 200 cars and trucks as well as a toy museum. Additional exhibits are in showcases around the museum.

The museum also hosts various local events. It is located at 1000 Gordon M. Buehrig Place in Auburn. It is open to visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except on Thanksgiving and Christmas days.

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For more information, call 925-9100 or see the website at natmus.org.

National Military History Center Located on 5634 C.R. 11-A south of Auburn, the center is dedicated to helping current and future generations understand the American military and its long history.

Home to an extensive collective of World War II military vehicles and artifacts, the center also displays race cars, monster trucks and the Carl Casper custom car collection. The Veterans Tribute Wall displays hundreds of pictures of military veterans from the community.

The museum hosts events during the year including the Auburn Military Collectors show, the Outdoor Gun & Knife Show, antique shows and thrice-weekly Victory Bingo sessions.

Contact the History Center at 927-9144 or go online to nationalmilitaryhistorycenter. org.

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Garrett Museum of Art Appealing to art connoisseurs as well as beginners, this nonprofit museum operates only on memberships and grants. Admission is free to the public.

This museum plays host to a variety of exhibits, as well as programs for children of all ages to experience art-related activities.

The museum’s mission statement emphasizes the importance of its programs in assisting in childhood educational development.

Located at 100 S. Randolph St., Garrett, the museum is open Fridays 5-8 p.m., Saturdays 4-7 p.m. and Sunday s1-4 p.m.

Call 704-5400 for more information on memberships and special events. The museum’s website is garrettmuseumofart. org.

The elegant main showroom of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum displays the three makes of cars produced by the Auburn Automobile Co.

Visitors can also see a passenger car, a caboose and a crossing tower that used to

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Garrett Historical Society Museum Garrett began as a railroad town, and this museum honors its history. The building that houses the museum was once a main transportation station between Willard, Ohio, and Chicago.

The station is restored as a rural railroad station would have looked like in the 1900s.

The basement of the museum is home to the Greater Midcontinent Railroad Co., which features a scale-model railroad layout. All major railways are represented within the model; the museum also takes pride in its miniature, handmade and hand-painted insignia.

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Classic L-29 Cord automobiles roll through Auburn during the Parade of Classics, a signature event of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival that takes place every Labor Day weekend.

of downtown Garrett.

The museum is open weekends from Memorial Day through October from 1-4 p.m. It is staffed by volunteers of the Garrett Historical Society, so visitors are asked to call ahead for hours.

The museum gives group tours by appointment. Call 357-5575 or go online to thegarretthistoricalsociety.weebly.com for more information.

Waterloo Depot Built in 1883, the Waterloo Depot always has played a central role in Waterloo’s history. Today, it ranks as one of busiest of the 11 Indiana stations serviced by Amtrak.

Approximately 25,000 passengers board Amtrak trains at Waterloo every year.

After a 10-year community effort, the depot reopened in 2016 as an Amtrak station with a new, indoor waiting area, more modern restrooms, displays of historic railroad memorabilia and additional walkways and lighting.

New, electronic signs at both the boarding platform and the indoor waiting area display information about each train’s arrival and departure times.

Passengers can travel on Amtrak trains running between Chicago and Washington, D.C., or between Chicago to New York City and Boston. Parking is free. The station is now open daily, 5:30-7:30 a.m. and from

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9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. or until the last train departs.

The depot is at 485 W. Van Vleek St. west of downtown. See the Amtrak website, amtrak.com, for ticket prices and availability.

DeKalb County Historical Society Museum The DeKalb County Historical Society Museum is operated by the nonprofit DeKalb County Historical Society to preserve DeKalb County’s history and educate the public.

Located at 201 E. Main St. in Butler in a former Carnegie library building, the museum features memorabilia pertaining to DeKalb County as well as a gift shop and entirely new section on genealogy. There is a one-room schoolhouse display, complete with books, chalkboards and old maps.

The group’s mission is to promote historical study and research, especially regarding DeKalb County and the state of Indiana; to provide a forum in which lectures and publications relevant to the study of history may be presented; and to collect, preserve, or restore and make available to the public, historical publications, artifacts, relics, maps, charts, pictures and photographs, manuscripts, buildings, structures and all other items of historical significance.

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structure has strong Greek features. One attraction is the “Spirit of Industry” mural painted by Arthur Thomas in 1913.

The building serves as both the judicial and administrative center of the DeKalb County. It also houses the county assessor, auditor, clerk, recorder, surveyor, prosecutor and treasurer’s offices.

Hours for the courthouse are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday. See the website co.dekalb.in.us for more information.

ACRES Covell Nature Preserve

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A trail runs alongside Cedar Creek south of Auburn at the new Covell Nature Preserve, opened to the public in November 2016 by ACRES Land Trust.

The museum is open from May through September. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and other times by appointment. For more information, visit facebook.com/dekalbin/about/

DeKalb County Courthouse The DeKalb County Courthouse stands at 100 Main St., in the center of downtown Auburn. Built with Bedford limestone, the

As the first public preserve to open in DeKalb County, this preserve includes 96 acres immediately south of Auburn. It offers a new asset for anyone who wants to stay active and enjoy green spaces.

Opened on Nov. 4, 2016, the preserve was created by ACRES Land Trust. The idea of a preserve at the site began with owner James P. Covell in 1999. He died in 2011 before the project could be finished.. This preserve protects approximately 2,700 feet of the west bank of Cedar Creek as well as numerous species and plants.

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The James Cultural Plaza opened in 2016 on the west edge of downtown Auburn. Designed as a space for community events, it features a covered stage with a permanent sound system.

Scenic & Recreational Rivers Act. Some trees in the preserve date back more than 100 years.

The preserve has a half-mile trail that travels through a wooded area.

The Covell preserve lies along the north side of C.R. 52, east of C.R. 427. It is open from dawn to dusk, and admission is free.

Paved parking is available on the north side of C.R. 52.

James Cultural Plaza In downtown Auburn on the corner of Jackson and 7th streets, this newly built plaza and multipurpose space is a gathering place for large and small groups. It is designed to be the site of events such as musical performances and local festivals.

The plaza features a covered performance stage and an arbor with landscaping

and benches. Its eco-friendly construction is paved with special bricks to help retain storm water on-site.

Caddy Daddy and Start Me Up, a Rolling Stones tribute band. More information and schedules are at dekalboutdoortheater.org.

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Now in its ninth season, the DeKalb Outdoor Theater is a cultural center for music performances and stage show.

It is located east of downtown Auburn at 301 Center St. The facility features a 60-by-40-foot covered stage with lighting and a sound system. Public restrooms are on the grounds.

A grass seating area allows spectators to enjoy performances in a park setting, with seating on lawn chairs and blankets.

Performances scheduled for 2017 include the Auburn Community Band, the Fort Wayne Jazz Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic 0rchestra, local rock band Big

The DeKalb County Free Fall Fair ranks as one of the two largest events of the year in Auburn, featuring free entertainment, food, parades and agricultural and commercial exhibits.

The event marked its 85th year in 2016.

Attendance in past years has exceeded 100,000 visitors.

The fair begins on the fourth Monday of each September and continues for six days.

Contact the DeKalb County Fair Association for more information at 925-1834 or go online to dekalbcountyfair.weebly.com.

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Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival Every year on Labor Day weekend. the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival attracts automobile enthusiasts from all over the world. It honors the historic automobile legacy of three makes of cars built by the Auburn Automobile Co. The festival bills itself as the world’s greatest Classic Car Show and Parade, with events designed for the entire family.

This year will mark the 61st anniversary of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Club Reunion, which grew into the festival.

The event is organized by a local board of directors.

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The festival helps raise money for the event itself and for the city’s automotive museums.

Eckhart Public Library Built with a gift from Auburn philanthropist Charles Eckhart, the main library building at 603 S. Jackson St. was completed and dedicated in 1911 and expanded in 1996.

Today, the library campus consists of four buildings between 12th and 14th streets: the historic Main Library, the Willennar Genealogy Center, the Teen Library and the Willennar Administrative Annex The library’s mission is to provide access to diverse information and presents opportunities for creativity and discovery at all stages of life.

The Friends of the Eckhart Public Library Inc., a nonprofit organization, sponsors book sales and activities that encourage reading and help broaden the library’s user base.

Call 925-2414 or visit website epl.lib.in.us.

YMCA of DeKalb County

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The YMCA in DeKalb County was founded in 1914. The organization focuses on encouraging healthy lifestyles and youth development.

According to its website, its strong Christian mission seeks to make an impact for Christ in the community. The building includes a chapel room that is open to all nonprofit organizations.

Features of the facility at 533 W. North St., Auburn, include both short-term and long-term childcare services, a six-lane pool, cardio and strength center, a gymnasium, indoor and outdoor walking and running tracks as well as an outdoor playground. There is also a coffee bar and free Wi-Fi. A natatorium with a second pool is being added to the east side of the building during 2017, along with a soccer and athletic field complex one block to the north.

Swim lessons are a popular item at the YMCA. Visitors seeking lifeguard certification classes or re-certification are able to do so.

A single, adult membership costs $36 per month, and family memberships cost $53 per month. Family memberships include everyone living in the same household.

The YMCA offers financial assistance to qualified applications.

Hours are 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sundays. Contact the YMCA at 925-9622 for further information or visit ymcadekalb.org.

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The DeKalb Outdoor Theater in Auburn offers free enterainment every weekend during the late spring and summer. It lies just east of the DeKalb County Fairgrounds with an entrance off Center Street in Auburn.

ALTONA The town of Altona in western DeKalb County was founded in 1865, predating Garrett by 10 years. Altona was incorporated as a town in 1906.

Pioneers were attracted to farm land said to be “the best in the country.”

The first settlers established a lumber business just north of the former Altona bridge. A great demand for buildings and homes made the business a successful enterprise.

According to historical reports, the people of Altona refused to sell their land to Washington Cowen, who was buying property for the Baltimore Land and Improvement Co., holding out for better prices. Cowen eventually purchased acreage that is now part of the City of Garrett, causing Altona to lose the opportunity to have the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad division point in its boundaries.

Altona residents once received their mail at the post office in Abe Gettle’s store, later known as the Kooken Grocery Store. The post office was closed in 1911 and residents, received their mail at the Garrett Post Office until rural service was set up in the area.

A school was constructed in 1877 on West Quincy Street and later became part of the Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Corp.

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GOVERNMENT: Beth McMaken is the town’s clerk-treasurer. The three-member town board includes President Chris Seely and members Vicki Brumbaugh and William Baker. An election is held every four years for all officials. The board meets the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1312 W. Quincy St. EDUCATION: Altona residents attend

Garrett-Keyser-Butler schools including Garrett High School, Garrett Middle School and J.E. Ober Elementary School on East Houston Street.

RECREATION: Mary Comesky Park is just east of the Town Hall on West Quincy Street. Improvement plans include addition of a teeter-totter, spring-mounted horses and handicap-accessible sandbox toys.

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UTILITIES: Altona residents have their own water wells. Garrett Municipal Utilities distributes power generated

by American Electric Power Co., and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. supplies natural gas. Sewer services are provided by the City of Garrett. The telephone company is Frontier.

POLICE: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police and Indiana Conservation Officers provide police protection.

FIRE: The Garrett Fire Protection Territory is contracted to provide fire protection on an annual basis for the town of Altona.

POST OFFICE: Altona residents are served by the Garrett Post Office at 115 W. Keyser St. and have Garrett addresses and a zip code of 46738.

LIBRARY: Altona residents are served by the Garrett Public Library on the corner of Houston and Randolph streets, along with Garrett residents, and Keyser and Butler townships including Altona.

POPULATION: The U.S. Census Bureau in 2015 estimated 198 residents. The town is bounded by C.R. 7 on the west, Union Street on the east, and West King Street to the south. The northern boundary includes some homes on the north side of the CSX Railroad tracks. The town limits

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encompass some 70 homes and three small businesses.

ASHLEY

Founded in 1892, Ashley straddles the DeKalb-Steuben County line. The northern third of the town is in Steuben County and the southern two-thirds in DeKalb County.

The center line of S.R. 4 (State Street) is the county line.

The town is known for its “smiley

face” water tower that greets travelers on Interstate 69. The highway is a key to the town’s economic development, boosted by industrial and distribution operations along the road at the town’s eastern edge.

GOVERNMENT: A three-member town council meets on the second Monday of each month. Council members are Mike Hasselman, president, Robert Thompson, vice president, and Lorraine Plumley.

The clerk-treasurer is Karen McEntarfer,

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Monthly cruise-ins on the courthouse square draw Auburn residents downtown in spring and summer months.

587-9276. The official town website is ashley.in.gov.

EDUCATION: Country Meadow Elementary School is two miles south of town at C.R. 10 and C.R. 23, serving students from Ashley, Fairfield and Smithfield townships and a portion of Richland Township. The school’s phone numbers are 920-1017 and 587-3371. The entire town is part of DeKalb Central United School District, and junior and senior high school students attend DeKalb Middle School and DeKalb High School, between Auburn and Waterloo.

RECREATION: Ashley has four parks totaling 20 acres. Ashley Memorial Park is on South Union Street under the “smiley” water tower. Sunset Park consists of 12 acres at the west end of Ruby and Pearl streets. Carpenter Field is on Ashley’s north side on North Grand Avenue. A

children’s playground is outside the Ashley Community Center on South Gonser Avenue. The parks include three baseball diamonds, three basketball courts, a tennis court, a half-mile walking trail, three shelter houses and several play areas. Jim Bush is the parks superintendent.

HEALTH: Cameron Hospital in Angola and DeKalb Health hospital in Auburn both are approximately 15 minutes away.

UTILITIES: Residents use the town’s water and sewage systems. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. provides electricity and natural gas.

POLICE: Scott Barnhart is the town marshal. Call 911 in an emergency and 587-9388 for business.

FIRE: Ashley has a volunteer fire department with Dave Barrand serving as chief. In an emergency call 911. For

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POST OFFICE: 114 W. State St. POPULATION: 985 is the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent estimate in 2015.

AUBURN Auburn continued work to improve its quality of life and amenities as 2017 began.

The city received a $600,000 Main Street Revitalization Program matching grant through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs to help fund the 6th and Main Streetscape Project. The James Foundation provided $100,000 for the project, with the rest of $1.3 million project to be funded by the city.

The project will add new sidewalks with brick pavers along 6th Street from Jackson to the intersection with Main Street, and on Main from 5th to 7th streets.

Vintage-style lighting, benches and angle parking with decorative islands on 6th Street are planned. Bids for the project could be taken in the fall.

That project will bump up against the James Cultural Plaza at Jackson and 7th streets. The plaza features decorative brick pavers, a covered stage, areas for seating and colored lights at night. The parking lot across 7th Street to the south will be expanded and reconstructed to match the plaza.

Eckhart Public Library raised more than $200,000 to preserve its fountain, a beloved feature of the park on the west side of the library building. Local philanthropists Rick and Vicki James energized

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A historic marker outside the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum tells the story of the Auburn Automobile Co.

the campaign with a pledge to match the first $100,000 in donations.

With the help of funds from the Regional Cities Initiative, the YMCA began construction of a new sports complex at Indiana Avenue and C.R. 36-A. Soccer fields, football fields and a training center are included. The Y is also building a new natatorium on the east end of its North Street facility.

Generous gifts also played a role in the restoration of Auburn-Waterloo Trail and the construction of a new pavilion along the trail, directly across the road from DeKalb High School. The trail carries bicyclists, joggers and walkers on a 4.25-mile route between the north edge of Auburn and the south limits of Waterloo. It first opened in the early 1970s.

The 96-acre James P. Covell Nature Preserve, along Cedar Creek south of Auburn, opened in November, thanks to the family of its namesake and other donors, including a $20,000 gift from the Community Foundation of DeKalb County.

It became ACRES’ first public preserve to open in DeKalb County.

Thanks to a $600,000 Community Crossings matching grant, long-awaited road reconstruction in Norland Park will be done. The $1.2 million project also includes a storm sewer along Worth Road.

GOVERNMENT: Auburn has a mayor and seven-member common council. Two at-large council members and five district members serve four-year terms.

City officials are Mayor Norman Yoder, Clerk-Treasurer Patricia Miller, and council members Kevin Webb, Wayne Madden, Matthew Kruse, Mike Watson, Mike Walter, Jim Finchum and Dennis Ketzenberger.

Board of Public Works and Safety members are Yoder, Herb Horrom and Danny McAfee.

The city government’s website is ci.auburn.in.us.

EDUCATION: Students attend DeKalb High School and DeKalb Middle School north of the city, with two elementary schools (McKenney-Harrison and J.R. Watson) in Auburn. All are part of the DeKalb Central United School District.

RECREATION: Facilities in Auburn include the YMCA of DeKalb County, the Skatin’ Station, Auburn Bowl, Bridgewater Golf Club, NCG Cinemas and the Auburn-Garrett Drive-in on S.R. 8 west of Garrett.

Eckhart Park and Rieke Park are Auburn’s major parks, along with Thomas Park, Memorial Park, Smith Acres Park, Don Lash Park and smaller neighborhood parks. The Auburn Community Pool, which

has a water slide and diving board, is in Eckhart Park.

The DeKalb Outdoor Theater presents entertainment events during summer months, including many performances with free admission. It lies along the east bank of Cedar Creek, across the creek from the DeKalb County Fairgrounds, with an entrance off Center Street near Fifteenth Street.

The Heimach Center, on East Seventh Street, serves as a meeting place for senior citizens.

The DeKalb County Free Fall Fair takes place at the end of September, with 4-H events at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds and rides, food and games on downtown Auburn streets.

Three museums salute the city’s automotive heritage: The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and National Auto and Truck Museum, both along Wayne Street, occupy buildings of the former Auburn Automobile Co. The Kruse Automotive Museum at C.R. 11-A and I-69 is housed inside the National Military History Center.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival, celebrating the city’s automotive history, takes place each Labor Day weekend.

HEALTH: DeKalb Health hospital is on 7th Street (S.R. 8) in east Auburn, serving

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The Butler Police Department recently moved to a new headquarters at 120 W. Main St. The police department once shared the building with the fire department, utilities, city court and clerk-treasurer, but now occupies the entire building.

Auburn and all of the surrounding area.

DeKalb EMS provides ambulance service.

UTILITIES: Water and sewer services are maintained by the city. The wastewater treatment plant is at 2002 S. Wayne St. The city-owned Auburn Electric utility distributes power generated

by American Electric Power Co. Natural gas is supplied by the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. AT&T, Mediacom and city-owned Auburn Essential Services are major providers of landline telephone service and Internet service. Mediacom and Auburn Essential Services provide video service.

POLICE: The Auburn Police Department has headquarters in City Hall at 210 S. Cedar St. Martin D. McCoy is Chief of Police. Call 920-3200 for non-emergency business.

FIRE: Auburn maintains two fire stations, on C.R. 35 near S.R. 8, and at Fifteenth Street and Grandstaff Drive. Mike VanZile is the fire chief. Call 925-8255 for non-emergency business.

LIBRARY: Eckhart Public Library is at 603 S. Jackson St. The library operates the William H. Willennar Genealogy Center at 700 S. Jackson St. Janelle Graber is the library director. Phone 925-2414.

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POST OFFICE: 201 S. Jackson St. POPULATION: 12,979 is the 2015 Census estimate.

BUTLER A renovation project at the former City Hall building at 120 W. Main St. has enabled the Butler Police Department to move back to its former location. Police used the 1963 building for many years, but shared it with the fire department, street department, utility office and city court.

The building is now used entirely by the police department, and it has been remodeled to include offices for the chief, assistant chief and detective, an officer work area and two sound-proof interrogation rooms. Bays that once housed fire trucks have been divided into evidence storage and space for police vehicles.

An open house is planned for this spring.

In 2016, the Butler Fire Department received a quintuple combination fire truck that features a 78-foot aerial ladder.

The fire truck, manufactured by Rosenbauer America of Wyoming, Minnesota, has the traditional pump, water tank, ground ladders and hose. The unit is Butler’s first fire truck featuring an aerial device.

POLICE: Chief Jim Nichols leads a

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department of six full-time officers and eight reserves. Call 911 for emergencies or 868-2171 for nonemergency business.

FIRE: Chief Jeff Shultz leads an all-volunteer fire department of 20 firefighters.

The fire department provides fire protection to the city of Butler, as well as Wilmington, Franklin, Stafford and Troy townships. Call 911 for emergencies or 868-2044 for nonemergency business.

LIBRARY: The Butler Public Library is at 340 S. Broadway. The director is Ellen Stuckey. The library offers a variety of programs for children, teens and adults.

There are several public-use computers for internet access. The library’s website is butlerpubliclibrary.net.

EDUCATION: The DeKalb County Eastern Community School District serves children from Butler, St. Joe and Spencerville, plus Concord, Newville, Spencer, Stafford, Troy and Wilmington townships.

Butler and Riverdale (St. Joe and Spencerville) high schools consolidated in 1963, creating Eastside Junior-Senior High School. Elementary students attend Butler Elementary School, 1025 S. Broadway. The high school is at 603 E. Green St. Administrative offices are at 300 E. Washington St. RECREATION: Programs for baseball, softball and football are offered in the summer and fall. Maxton Park and South Side Park feature large playgrounds and picnic areas. Neighborhood parks include Mason Park and Hathaway Park. The Filling Station Youth Center, 315 S. Federal St., offers social and spiritual activities.

Butler Days takes place in August.

HEALTH CARE: The DeKalb Health Medical Group/Butler, 409 E. Washington St., is a satellite clinic for DeKalb Health hospital. Dr. Mark S. O’Brien, MD, MS, is the full-time staff physician. The Laurels of DeKalb Health Care Center serves the community. Kenneth Arnt, DDS, provides dental care in Butler.

ACCESS: U.S. 6 (Main Street) and S.R. 1 (Broadway).

UTILITIES: City utilities include water and sewer service. Eric Dohner is the street department supervisor. Brian Moore is the wastewater department supervisor. Dave Wagner is acting city superintendent. The utility office is at 215 S. Broadway, 868-5881. Indiana Michigan Power provides electricity, and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. provides natural gas.

GOVERNMENT: Ron Walter is the mayor. City Council members are Ron Baker, Tammy Davis, Jerry Eldridge, Eric Johnson and Scott Lanning. Angela Eck is clerk-treasurer, Steve Bingham is city planner, and Richard Obendorf is city court judge. The Board of Public

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Corunna’s post office and town hall stand side-by-side along S.R. 327, on the north side of the bridge over the Norfolk Southern railroad.

Works and Safety meets the first and third Mondays each month at 7 p.m. The City Council meets the same days at 7:30 p.m. or immediately after the Board of Works meeting. All meetings take place at the Thompson Block Building, 215 S. Broadway. Additional information may be found on the city’s website, butler.

in.us. The Wilmington Township trustee is Heather Jones, 868-5522 or 868-0000.

POST OFFICE: 119 N. Broadway.

POPULATION: 2,701 is the most recent Census Bureau estimate for 2015.

CORUNNA Located on the south side of U.S. 6 in

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Garrett experienced significant growth in housing during 2016, when 21 permits were issued for construction of new, single-family dwellings.

northwest DeKalb County, Corunna became a town in 1902. It was a stop for trains on the New York Central railroad and, according

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FIRE DEPARTMENT: The town’s volunteer fire department is known not only for the emergency services it provides to the community but also for its popular fundraising fish fry meals that are served on selected Friday evenings at the fire station on the north side of U.S. 6.

POST OFFICE: The town has a post office on S.R. 327.

GOVERNMENT: Corunna is governed by a town council consisting of three members and a clerk-treasurer. The town provides municipal water and sanitary sewer services.

POLICE: Police protection is provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.

Call 911 for emergencies and 925-3365 for nonemergency business.

EDUCATION: Students attend DeKalb Central elementary schools, DeKalb Middle School and DeKalb High School, south of Waterloo.

POPULATION: The U.S. Census Bureau estimated population at 255 in 2015.

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The City of Garrett experienced nearly $3.5 million in value of new single-family dwellings last year, according to an annual report presented by City Planner Milton Otero.

In 2016, the city issued 21 permits for single-family dwellings, an increase of 83.8 percent over the previous year. The five-year total for new, single-family, “stick

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built” dwellings is 55, with a five-year total of $9.1 million.

Three permits were reported for commercial building projects, both new and expansions, valued at $330,000. In the past five years, nine permits were issued for a total of $3.4 million.

One developmental plan valued at $1.9 million was also recorded in 2016. Six plans were issued in the past five years, totaling $7.8 million.

Work on the renovation of the 100-yearold City Hall building is scheduled for completion in March. A change order in January to restore the building’s terrazzo steps and wainscotting added a few weeks to the original completion date.

GOVERNMENT: Todd Fiandt is the city’s mayor. Common Council members are Bradley Stump, Todd Sattison, Amanda Charles, Tom Kleeman and Dave Demske.

The clerk-treasurer is Marcie Conkle, with Milton Otero as city planner and Dan Brinkerhoff as city attorney.

EDUCATION: The Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Corp. includes Garrett High School, Garrett Middle School and J.E. Ober Elementary School on East Houston Street.

Matt Smith is the high school principal, and Lucas Fielden is the middle school principal. Kristi Surfus is the elementary school principal. School board members

are Larry Getts, president; Wayne Funk, vice president; Dan Weimer, secretary; and Jerry Weller and Tami Best, members.

The school superintendent is Tonya Weaver.

St. Joseph Catholic School at 301 W. Houston St. offers elementary education through sixth grade. The principal is Kristine Call.

RECREATION: Feick Park on Garrett’s southwest side includes the Garrett community pool, which features a giant water slide, and several ball diamonds and basketball courts. The city has three neighborhood parks: East Side Park on East King Street, West Side Park on Ijams Street and Union Street Park. Ocker Park’s 20-acre site on the city’s north side on West Railroad Street features a stocked pond for fishing and picnic area and pavilion. A fenced-in dog park recently was added on the southwest side of the park. Heritage Park with a railroading museum is off Randolph Street on the north side of the railroad.

UTILITIES: Garrett Municipal Utilities distributes power generated by American Electric Power Co., and Northern Indiana Public Service Co. supplies natural gas.

Water and sewer services are provided by the city. The telephone company is Frontier.

POLICE: Chief Roland McPherson oversees 12 full-time officers, including two full-time detectives. The department also has one full-time civilian employee, one part-time civilian employee and eight reserve officers. Dispatching is handled by DeKalb County Central Communications.

The Garrett Police Station is at 200 N. Cowen St. FIRE: The Garrett Fire Department operates out of a six-bay station at 200 N. Cowen St. Fire Chief Chad Werkheiser, 31 volunteer firefighters and one part-time paid officer provide fire protection for area residents and businesses. David Mix serves as the department’s chaplain.

HEALTH CARE: Miller’s Merry Manor nursing home is on S.R. 327 (South Randolph Street) and is the base for the Garrett unit of DeKalb EMS. DeKalb Health Hospital operates a medical clinic in downtown Garrett. Garrett has two dentists, an optometrist and a chiropractor. Garrett is home to St. Martin’s Healthcare Clinic, 1359 S. Randolph St., which provides health care for uninsured and underinsured residents of DeKalb County.

POST OFFICE: 115 W. Keyser St. LIBRARY: Garrett Public Library, on the corner of Houston and Randolph streets, serves Garrett, as well as Keyser

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A parade on July 4 weekend is a tradition in Hamilton. The parades feature numerous decorated golf carts. Driving golf carts on public streets is legal in the lakeside community.

and Butler townships. The building is handicap-accessible. A new, 6,500 squarefoot, two story addition provides children and youth areas, two meeting rooms for adults and a second elevator and a new entry on the south side of the building. The library opened April 24, 1915.

POPULATION: 6,344 is the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimate for 2015.

HAMILTON Known as “the playground of northeast Indiana,” Hamilton lies on the border of Steuben and DeKalb counties and is known for its scenic lakes.

The town lies alongside Hamilton Lake, which covers about 800 acres. Downtown Hamilton rises above the south shore of the lake, offering restaurants, merchants and professional services.

The town’s population increases in the summer months, due to the appeal of the lake and wildlife.

GOVERNMENT: The Hamilton Town Council meets on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Town Council members are president Tina Bosse, vice president Steve Blum, Mary Vail, Danny Lingo and Sandra Biegas. Hester Stouder is the clerk-treasurer. Brent Shull is the town manager. The town website is hamiltonindiana.org.

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Community Schools at the south edge of town on S.R. 427. Dr. Nicole L. Singer is the school superintendent.

RECREATION: Boating, fishing and water skiing on Hamilton Lake, which borders the town, are favorite pastimes.

The two-mile Fish Creek Trail links Hamilton’s Girt L. Gnagy Park to Ball Lake.

Gnagy Park houses baseball diamonds and a tennis association.

Hamilton also features Cold Springs Golf Course and several other golf courses nearby.The Hamilton Park Board manages Gnagy Park, Fish Creek Trail and the public beach. It also offers a variety of recreational activities, programs and special events throughout the year.

HEALTH: Physician Teresa Smith has an office at 2500 E. Bellefountaine Road. The phone number is 488-2211. Hospitals and other health services are also available at Angola and Auburn.

UTILITIES: Allied Waste of Bryan, Ohio, handles refuse collection. The Town of Hamilton operates its own water plant, with Justin Stouder as superintendent and Brad Haskins as assistant superintendent.

Wastewater services are provided by the Hamilton Lake Conservancy District.

Electricity is supplied by American Electric Power, and natural gas comes from Northern Indiana Public Service Co.

POLICE: Jeremy Warner is the town marshal, with deputies Jesse Torrey, Frank Baldwin and John Geyer and reserve Thomas Frederick.

FIRE: The Hamilton Fire Station is at the town hall, 7760 S. Wayne St. It is run by a volunteer fire department and provides both EMS and fire services to Otsego, Franklin and Richland townships. The fire chief is Chris Manahan, and the assistant fire chief is John Jackson. A five- member board is responsible for overseeing its operations and administration. Call 911 for emergencies and 488-2311 for fire department non-emergency business only.

POST OFFICE: The town post office is located on 3900 E. Bellefountaine Road.

They can be reached at 488-2812. Post office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Saturday hours are from 9-11 a.m.

POPULATION: 1,544 is the Census Bureau’s 2015 estimate.

SPENCERVILLE Spencerville is home to DeKalb County’s only historic, wooden, covered bridge. Built in 1873, the covered bridge crosses the St. Joseph River at the east edge of town.

The bridge has been rebuilt and renovated several times, with the most recent renovation completed in 2013. The bridge is used by vehicles, horsedrawn buggies and

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Each year, the bridge serves as the focal point for the “Supper on the Bridge” event. The event typically takes place in August each year, with two different meal times offered.

A community Halloween party takes place in October. The community also holds a Thanksgiving dinner each November at the Spencerville Community Building.

GOVERNMENT: Spencerville is an unincorporated town. The Spencer Township trustee is Cheri Bushee, 238-4243.

EDUCATION: Students attend Riverdale Elementary School in St. Joe, which is part of the DeKalb County Eastern Community School District. Students in grades 7-12 attend Eastside Junior-Senior High School in Butler.

RECREATION: The St. Joseph River provides opportunities for boating and fishing. The Spencerville Community Building is available for dances, receptions and other gatherings.

HEALTH: DeKalb Health hospital in Auburn is about 20 minutes away.

UTILITIES: The St. Joe-Spencerville Regional Sewer District provides sewage treatment.

POLICE: Police protection is provided by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.

Call 911 for emergencies or 925-3365 for nonemergency business.

FIRE: The all-volunteer Spencerville Fire Department responds with Concord Township as part of Southeast Fire. Call 911 in an emergency.

POST OFFICE: 6909 S.R. 1.

ACCESS: S.R. 1 and C.R. 68.

ST. JOE The community of St. Joe borders the St. Joseph River in southeastern DeKalb County.

Town officials are considering partnering with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department to improve law enforcement protection for residents.

The town board also is exploring the possibility of updating storm drains. The former Knisely National Bank building is being remodeled for future use as a town hall. The goal is to occupy that building by the end of 2017, according to clerk-treasurer Allison McKean.

St. Joe’s website proclaims, “A great place to live and visit.” Roadside signs entering the community welcome visitors with the message: “We pull together with

community pride.”

St. Joe is known for its annual Pickle Festival each July. It celebrates the famous products of Sechler’s Pickles, made just north of town. The Pickle Festival has been in existence for more than 20 years and attracts visitors from around the country.

GOVERNMENT: The Town Board is comprised of president David Burns and members Tom Moody and Jeff Studebaker.

Allison McKean is clerk-treasurer. Board meetings will be at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the current Town Hall, 102 3rd St. The Concord Township trustee is Stacey Crowl, 450-3764.

EDUCATION: Riverdale Elementary School at 6127 S.R. 1 is part of the DeKalb County Eastern Community School District.

Students in grades 7-12 attend Eastside Junior-Senior High School in Butler.

RECREATION: Residents can enjoy Wild Cherry Park on C.R. 59, the St. Joe Valley Conservation Club on C.R. 60 and the St. Mark Memorial Park on Washington Street.

Another attraction is the St. Joseph River Greenway. It follows the river’s west bank for one mile, starting behind Riverdale Elementary School.

HEALTH: DeKalb Health hospital in Auburn is 15 minutes away.

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The historic Waterloo Depot, built in 1883, began a new chapter in its history as an Amtrak passenger station when it opened to the public in June 2016. Amtrak trains stop at the station four times daily.

UTILITIES: The town provides water service. The St. Joe-Spencerville Regional Sewer District provides sewage treatment.

POLICE: The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department serves St. Joe. Call 911 for emergencies and 925-3365 for nonemergency business.

FIRE: Fire Chief Mike Georgi leads the all-volunteer Concord Township Fire Department. Concord Township responds with Spencerville as part of Southeast Fire.

Call 911 for an emergency.

POST OFFICE: 104 3rd St. POPULATION: 463 is the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent estimate for 2015.

WATERLOO Waterloo saw important changes in 2016, with more expected in 2017.

Town government operations moved to a new Town Hall at 280 S. Wayne St. in a former bank office.

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business properties on the west side of Interstate 69. The project will involve extending water and sewer services to those sites.

Waterloo lies along three major transportation corridors — the east-west highway U.S. 6 that runs through the town, the north-south Interstate 69 at the town’s western edge and the east-west Norfolk Southern railway line.

GOVERNMENT: The Waterloo Town Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Waterloo Grant Township Public Library and has five members: President David Bolton, Alex McConnehey, William Hubartt, Dorsey Brown and Jess Jessup. The town manager is Tena Woenker, townmanager@waterlooin. gov , and the clerk-treasurer is Renata Ford, rford@waterlooin.gov. They can be reached at Town Hall, 280 S. Wayne St., phone 837-7428.

POLICE: The Waterloo Marshal’s Department operates from a station at 300 N. Wayne St. Jay Oberholtzer is the town marshal. His email is marshal@waterlooin. gov. Call 837-3131 for non-emergency business. For emergencies, call 911.

FIRE: The Waterloo Grant Township

Volunteer Fire Department is stationed at Van Vleek and Sheridan streets and is dispatched through DeKalb County Central Communications. Call 837-5461 for nonemergency business. Kirby Hobbs is the fire chief.

EDUCATION: The town is part of the DeKalb Central United School District.

Students attend Waterloo Elementary School in town or DeKalb Middle School and DeKalb High School, a mile south of town on C.R. 427.

LIBRARY: The Waterloo-Grant Township Public Library is at 300 S. Wayne St. A renovation and expansion of the library was completed in 2015, HISTORICAL SITE: The Waterloo Depot serves as a site for community gatherings and as a station for Amtrak rail travel passengers.

UTILITIES: The city maintains its own water system and wastewater treatment facility. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. provides electricity and natural gas.

Curbside recycling takes place every other Friday.

POST OFFICE: 180 Marion St. POPULATION: 2,248 is the U.S. Census Bureau’s most recent estimate for 2015.

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The Harrison wing of McKenney-Harrison Elementary School in Auburn is DeKalb County’s newest school building. It opened to students on Jan. 9, 2017.

DEKALB CENTRAL The DeKalb Central school district includes six townships in DeKalb County — Fairfield, Smithfield, Richland, Grant, Union and Jackson. They include the communities of Ashley, Corunna, Auburn and Waterloo.

The school corporation operates six schools. DeKalb High School/DeKalb New Tech and DeKalb Middle School are midway between Auburn and Waterloo.

Four elementary schools include McKenney-Harrison and James R. Watson, both in Auburn; Waterloo Elementary School; and Country Meadow Elementary School south of Ashley.

Administrators are: Steve Teders, superintendent, 920-1011; Lori Vaughn, assistant superintendent, 920-1011; Julia Tipton, curriculum and instructional specialist, Steve Snider, chief financial officer, 920-1011; Renee Dawson, transportation director, 920-1011; Matt Toth, principal, DeKalb High School, 920-1012; Kelly Renier, director, DeKalb New Tech, 920-1012; Kimberly Fifer, principal, DeKalb Middle School, 920-1013; Caleb Miner, principal, Country Meadow Elementary School, 920-1017; Carrie Alday, principal, McKenney-Harrison Elementary School, 920-1015; Pam Shoemaker, principal,

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James R. Watson Elementary School, 920-1014; Matthew Whonsetler, principal, Waterloo Elementary School, 920-1016.

Elementary School, 868-2123.

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Garrett-Keyser-Butler School Corp. includes Garrett High School, Garrett Middle School and J.E. Ober Elementary School on East Houston Street in Garrett.

The superintendent is Tonya Weaver.

Matt Smith is the high school principal and Lucas Fielden is the middle school principal. Kristi Surfus is the elementary school principal.

The DeKalb County Eastern Community School District includes six townships in eastern DeKalb County — Concord, Newville, Spencer, Stafford, Troy and Wilmington. The school district also includes the communities of Butler, St. Joe and Spencerville.

The district operates three schools: Eastside Junior-Senior High School on the east side of Butler; Butler Elementary School; and Riverdale Elementary School in St. Joe. Administrators are: Jeffrey Stephens, superintendent, 868-2125; Larry Yoder, principal, Eastside Junior-Senior High School, 868-2186; Brennen Kitchen, principal, Riverdale Elementary School, 337-5464; and Kim Clark, principal, Butler

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HAMILTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS The Hamilton school district includes Franklin Township in DeKalb County and Otsego and Richland townships in Steuben County, including the town of Hamilton.

The district operates Hamilton JuniorSenior High School and Hamilton Elementary School at its complex along State

Road 427, at the south edge of Hamilton.

Administrators are: Dr. Nicole Singer, superintendent, phone 488-2513; Chris Gerbers, principal, Hamilton Junior-Senior High School, phone 488-2161, and Gregg Piatt, principal, Hamilton Elementary School, phone 488-2101. School board members are President Mark Gould, Vice-President Robert Gaff, Secretary Lee Stoy and members Stacy Oberlin and Jeremy Hill.

PAROCHIAL Lakewood Park Christian School is at 5555 C.R. 29, south of Auburn, offering all grades, elementary through high school.

Dr. Ed Yoder is superintendent. Phone 925-1393; lakewoodpark.org.

St. Joseph Catholic School at 301 W. Houston St., Garrett, offers elementary education through sixth grade. The principal is Kristine Call. Phone 357-5137.

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DEKALB HEALTH DeKalb Health opened its doors in 1964 at 1316 E. 7th St., Auburn. Known then as DeKalb Memorial Hospital, it was built with voluntary contributions from the citizens and businesses of DeKalb County.

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Boy Scouts of America, 8315 W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne 46804, 432-9593 or 800-272-2922.

Butler Filling Station, Cindy Snyder, administrative director, Butler Youth Evangelical Association, 315 S. Federal St. , Butler, 46721, 868-5683.

Brightpoint, formerly CANI, 227 E. Washington Blvd. Fort Wayne, 800-5893506.

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The Curiosity Shop, next-to-new shop operated by the hospital auxiliary, 1209 S. Randolph St., Garrett.

DeKalb Pregnancy Center, Marcia Provines, 903 Cardinal Court, Auburn, 925-3267 or 249-4675.

DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Service, DeKalb County Office Building, 215 E. Ninth St., Suite 300, Auburn, 925-2562.

DeKalb County Department of Child Services, 934 W. 15th St., Auburn, 925-2810.

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Indiana, Marianne Stanley, executive director, P.O. Box 620, 101 N. Main St., Auburn, 925-2508.

Garrett Community Care Food Pantry, 108 W. Houston, Garrett, 357-3315.

Garrett-Keyser-Butler Community Head Start/Early Head Start, Jonell Malcolm, director, 504 S. Second St., Garrett, 357-3333.

RISE Inc., 1600 Wohlert St., Angola, 665-9408.

Shelter Ministries Inc., Renee Florin, director, 1103 W. Auburn Drive, Auburn, 925-9200.

United Way of DeKalb County, Amanda Davis, executive director, 208 S. Jackson St., P.O. Box 307, Auburn, 927-0995 Fax: 927-0996.

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Warm a Heart Community Outreach, 265 N. Wayne St., Waterloo, phone 908-0437, is an independent Christ-centered community outreach providing meals, groceries and encouragement to area families in need.

Women, Infants, and Children Auburn WIC Program, 265 N. Grandstaff Drive, Auburn, 925-1740.

YMCA of DeKalb County, 533 North St., Auburn, 925-9622.

HEALTH SERVICES American Cancer Society, Northeast Indiana Office, 111 E. Ludwig Rd., Suite 105,

Fort Wayne, 471-3911 or 800-509-7543 American Lung Association of Indiana, 115 W. Washington St., Suite 1180S, Indianapolis, 317-819-1181 American Red Cross of Northeast Indiana, 1212 E. California Road, Fort Wayne, 484-9336 DeKalb Association For the Developmentally Disabled, P.O. Box 233, Garrett, 357-5595 DeKalb EMS, Bryan Grogg, director, DeKalb Health, 925-4600 DeKalb Health hospital, 1316 E. Seventh St., Auburn, 925-4600 Northeastern Center, 1800 Wesley Road,

Auburn, 925-2453 St. Martin’s Healthcare Clinic, 1359 S. Randolph St., Garrett, 357-0077, providing health services for uninsured residents of DeKalb County.

SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS DeKalb County Council On Aging, Meg Zenk, director, Heimach Activity Center, 1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn, 925-3311 or 888-220-2242 Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Patti J. Sheppard, director, 107 W. Fifth St., Auburn, 925-0917

Visitors Bureau/Chamber DEKALB COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU

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Richard Martin, executive director, 500 S. Grandstaff Drive, Suite C, P.O. Box 430, Auburn, IN, 46706; phone 927-1499 or toll-free 877-833-3282, fax 927-1599; e-mail:

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Hamilton, St. Joe, Spencerville; Teresa Harmeyer, executive director; Terry Rayle, associate executive director; Matt Baermann, president; 208 S. Jackson St., Auburn, 925-2100, fax 925-2199; e-mail: info@dekalbchamberpartnership.com; website dekalbchamberpartnership.com

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Government

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The DeKalb County Courthouse stands at the center of downtown Auburn. It houses three courts and numerous county government offices. Its stained glass dome and impressive architecture serve as a tourist attraction.

The DeKalb County Courthouse in downtown Auburn is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The county government Web site is co.dekalb. in.us Circuit Court Judge Kurt Grimm presides over Indiana’s 75th Judicial Circuit. The court is on the third floor of the courthouse; phone 925-2764.

Superior Court I Judge Kevin P. Wallace is one of two Superior Court judges in DeKalb County. Superior Court I is on the third floor of the courthouse; phone 925-4723.

Superior Court II Judge Monte Brown is the judge in DeKalb County’s third court, also on the third floor of the courthouse; phone 925-5277.

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is the DeKalb County Prosecutor. The prosecutor’s office is on the first floor of the courthouse; phone 925-1646.

The DeKalb County Chief Probation Officer is Katherine Cullum. The probation office is in the DeKalb County Office Building, 215 E. 9th St., Suite 200, Auburn; phone 925-2400.

Sheila Stonebraker is the assessor for DeKalb County, supervising property assessments. The assessor’s office is on the first floor of the courthouse; phone 925-1824.

Auditor Jan Bauman is the bookkeeper of the county. Her office is on the second floor of the courthouse; phone 925-2362.

The county clerk of courts is Holly Albright, carrying out the clerical duties of the county courts as well as handling

election responsibilities, marriage licenses and other fees and licenses. The clerk’s office is on the second floor of the courthouse; phone 925-0912.

DeKalb County is governed by three commissioners — Donald Grogg, Randy Deetz and Jacqueline Rowan. They meet Mondays at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Court, on the second floor of the courthouse. They may be reached through the auditor’s office; phone 925-2362. The commissioners also act as the county drainage board, meeting Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.

DeKalb County has a seven-member county council that meets the first Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m. in the courthouse. Members are Alan Middleton, president; Richard Ring, vice president;

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and members, Robert Krafft, Marty Grimm, Dave Yarde, William VanWye and Eldonna “Donna” King.

The county recorder, Katie Firestone, keeps property records. The office is on the first floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse; phone 925-2112.

Don Lauer is sheriff of DeKalb County and is the general law enforcement officer in the county. His office is at the DeKalb County Jail at 215 E. 8th St., Auburn; phone 925-3365.

The office of the DeKalb County surveyor, Michael Kline, is on the first floor of the courthouse; phone 925-2222.

DeKalb County Treasurer Sandra Wilcox collects and disburses funds, collects local and state general property taxes for all units in the county and is in charge of other tax collections. The office is on the second floor of the courthouse; phone 925-2712.

U.S. CONGRESS Sen. Todd Young, 833 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, phone 202-224-5623. Fort Wayne office: 1300 S. Harrison St., Suite 3161, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, phone 426-3151, Web: young.senate. gov Sen. Joe Donnelly, 720 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510, phone 202-224-4814; Fort Wayne office: 203 E. Berry Street, Suite 702 B, Fort Wayne, IN 46802, phone 420-4955. Web: donnelly. senate.gov Rep. Jim Banks, 509 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515, phone 202-225-4436; Fort Wayne office: 1300 S. Harrison St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802, phone 702-4750. Web: banks.house.gov

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STATE LEGISLATORS Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, represents District 14, which includes eastern Allen County and the eastern three-quarters of DeKalb County; email Senator.Kruse@iga. in.gov Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, represents District 13, which covers LaGrange, Steuben and Noble counties, as well as Fairfield, Richland, Keyser and Butler townships in western DeKalb County; email Senator.

Glick@iga.in.gov Contact any Indiana senator at 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN, 46204-2785, phone 317-232-9400 or toll-free 800-382-9467.

Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, represents District 52, which includes all of DeKalb County and neighboring townships in Steuben County and Allen County; phone 317-232-9648 or email h52@in.gov Rep. Dennis Zent, R-Angola, represents District 51, which includes the majority of both LaGrange and Steuben counties; phone 317-234-3827 or email h51@in.gov DeKalb County Community Guide • 2017 • kpcnews.com • ©KPC Media Group Inc.

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Rep. David Ober, R-Albion, represents District 82, which includes all of Noble County and townships in Whitley, Allen, Elkhart and LaGrange counties; phone 317-232-9643 or email h82@in.gov.

Contact any Indiana House member at 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-2786, phone toll-free 800-382-9841.

with each township.

Trustees are: Butler Township: Jerry Staller, 1712 C.R. 66, Auburn 46706, phone 580-1201.

Concord: Stacey Crowl, 5853 C.R. 56, St. Joe 46785, phone 337-5031.

Fairfield: Kriss Stackhouse, P.O. Box 458, Ashley 46705, phone 281-2225.

Franklin: Sandra Harrison, 2010 C.R. 61, Butler 46721, phone 868-5457.

Grant: Mary Dangler, 2919 C.R. 43, Waterloo 46793, phone 837-7719.

Jackson: Audra Wilcoxson, 3390 C.R. 60, Auburn 46706, phone 927-8770.

Keyser: Clinton Lay, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett, 46738, phone 357-6743.

TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES Township trustees are elected officials providing poor relief funds for prescriptions, rent and utility bill assistance and other emergency needs. To receive financial assistance, a citizen may call a trustee to apply. Eligibility criteria varies

Newville: Burton Rodman, 5901 C.R. 75, St. Joe, 46785, 348-7862.

Richland: Judy Shippy-Hart, 3129 C.R. 1, Kendallville 46755, phone 281-2564.

Smithfield: Jamie Days, 500 S. Gonser Ave., Ashley, 46705, phone 333-6689.

Spencer: Cheri Bushee, 7341 C.R. 40, Spencerville, 46788, phone 238-4243.

Stafford: Carl Casebere, 7341 C.R. 40, Butler 46721, phone 868-2338.

Troy: Mark Jennings, 8177 C.R. 16, Butler, 46721, phone 868-5569.

Union: Craig Bassett, 427 W. 7th St., Auburn, phone 925-3564.

Wilmington: Heather Bledsoe, P.O. Box 382, Butler 46721, phone 868-5522.

Agriculture U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FARM SERVICE AGENCY Jeff Beerbower, county executive director, 942 W. 15th St., Auburn, 925-3710, ext. 2.

DEKALB COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Allen Haynes, natural resources coordinator; Julie Knudson, district coordinator;

Bill Ward, conservation technician; Kyle Holden, CEAP technician; Brenda Jacobs, office assistant. 942 W. 15th St., Auburn, 925-5620, Ext. 3

Nordmann, health and human sciences educator, anordman@purdue.edu; County Office Building, 215 E. 9th St., Suite 300, Auburn; phone 925-2562, fax 925-3130.

DEKALB COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

Elysia Rodgers, County Extension director and agriculture and natural resource educator, eberry@purdue.edu; Lynne Wahlstrom, 4-H youth development educator, lwahlstr@purdue.edu; Linda Huinker, Nutrition Education Program assistant, lhuinke@purdue.edu; Angela

Derek Thompson, district conservationist, 942 W. 15th St., Auburn, 925-5620, Ext. 3.

Organizations AUBURN American Heart Association, Midwest

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1503, 317-873-3640.

American Legion Post 97, Commander Larry Uehlein, 1729 Sprott St., Auburn, 925-3297.

Sons of the American Legion Post 97, Doug Heiser, commander, 1729 Sprott St., Auburn 925-3297 American Legion Post 97 Auxiliary, President Kim Heiser, 1729 Sprott St., Auburn, 925-3297.

Auburn Area Kiwanis Club, auburnkiwanis.com.

Auburn Community Band, Tom Laverghetta, president, 516 E. First St., Auburn, 925-1819, acbindiana.com.

Auburn Garden Club, Sally Bercaw, president Auburn Classic Noon Lions Club, Kelly Oswalt, president, classiclions.com.

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Auburn Lions Club, auburnlions.org.

Auburn Rotary Club, Donna MartinBoseker, president.

B.P.O. Elks 1978, 311 E. Ninth St., Auburn, 925-2110.

DeKalb County Historical Society, Lina Zerkle, president, lmzerkle@myfrontiermail.com.

DeKalb County Extension Homemakers Club, DeKalb County Extension Office, 215 E. Ninth St., Suite 300, Auburn, 925-2562.

DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association, Denis Oster, president, 908-5690, dekalbhorsemen.com.

DeKalb County Indiana Genealogy Society, Roselyn Wells, president, rozwells@mediacombb.net, 925-0384.

DeKalb County 4-H, Lynne Wahlstrom, Extension educator, County Office Building, 215 E. Ninth St., Suite 300, Auburn, lwahlstr@purdue.edu, 925-2562.

DeKalb Flying Models Club, AMA Sanction 282, David Hurd, president, 446-5248.

DeKalb 40/8, Stan Bonar, 854-2279.

Downtown Auburn Business Association, Mike Littlejohn, president, 925-3113.

Friends of Eckhart Library Inc., Mike Mapes, president, more information at the library’s website, epl.lib.in.us.

260-925-2414 Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana Michiana, gsnim.org, 800-283-4812.

Ladies’ Literary Club of Auburn, Jean Feid, president, 927-0417.

Loyal Order of Moose, Mack Short,

administrator, 402 S. Main St., Auburn, 925-0454.

March of Dimes Foundation Northeast

Division, Melanie Kellogg, 303 Stable Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825, 800-9219255, 482-4201, fax 471-2556.

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Quiet Knight, Brian Lamm, 925-0131.

Sigma Beta Sorority, Judy Bishop, president, 925-0999.

Tri Kappa Sorority Associate Chapter, Bev Ellert, president, 908-1671 Veterans Affairs Officer For DeKalb County, Brian Lamm, 925-0131.

Youth For Christ of Northern Indiana: office manager, Kathy Mettert, executive director, chief ministry officer, Mike Stetzel, 1600 S. Grandstaff Drive, P.O. Box 424, Auburn, 925-1058, Fax: 925-1101.

BUTLER American Legion Post 202, P.O. Box 61, 118 N. Broadway. Commander Don Dapp, 868-2260.

Sons of the American Legion Post 202, P.O. Box 61, 118 N. Broadway, 868-2260.

American Legion Post 202 Auxiliary, P.O. Box 61, 118 N. Broadway. President Lisa Kessler, 868-2260.

Butler Eagles, 541 W. Main St., President Steve Baker, 868-2583.

Butler Eagles Auxiliary, 541 W. Main St., President Lisa Burnett, 868-2583.

Butler Public Library Board, 340 S. Broadway, President Jeff Jones, 868-2351.

Butler Rotary Club, President Tracy Miller (through June 2017).

Forest Lodge No. 239 Free and Accepted Masons, Butler. Worshipful Master Eric Tracey; secretary Bob Tracey, 908-4899.

Friends of the Butler Public Library, 340 S. Broadway. Vivian Likes,

president, 868-2351.

GARRETT American Legion Post 178, Mike Rhodes, commander, 515 W. Fifth Ave., Garrett, 357-5133.

American Legion Auxiliary, Debra Campos, president, 515 W. Fifth Ave., Garrett, 357-5133.

Sons of the American Legion, Tom Bishop, commander, 515 W. Fifth Ave., Garrett, 357-5133.

Bar None Saddle Club, Stuart Harshman, president, 6230 C.R. 3, Garrett, IN 46738, 357-5287.

Disabled American Veterans, Baron DeKalb Chapter 43, Richard Pickard, 925-0131 Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary, Baron DeKalb Chapter 43, Bonnie Lamm, 925-5483.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Floyd Wethington, secretary, 220 S. Randolph St., Garrett, 357-4295.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, Linda Helbert, secretary, 220 S. Randolph St., Garrett, 357-4295.

Friends of the Library, Penny Smith, president, 357-5485.

Garrett Historical Society, John Mohre, 300 N. Randolph St., P.O. Box 225, Garrett, 357-5575.

Garrett Library Board, Ryan Myers, president, 107 W. Houston St., Garrett, 357-5485.

Garrett Ministerial Association, David Mix, president-treasurer, 357-4755.

Garrett Model Train Club, John Mohre, 300 N. Randolph St., P.O. Box 225, Garrett, 357-0162.

Garrett Schools Alumni Association, Katrina Custer, president, 1514 Southview Drive, Garrett, 357-4812.

Knights of Columbus, Gary Porter, 121 N. Randolph St., Garrett, 357-6364.

Rotary Club, Sue Carpenter, president, 908-4034.

VFW Post 1892, Commander Gary Kever, 118 N. Cowen St., Garrett, 357-5038.

VFW Auxiliary Post 1892, Karl Blust, president, 118 N. Cowen St., Garrett, 357-5038.

ST. JOE-SPENCERVILLE St. Joe-Spencerville Lions Club, President Mike Hite, 402-9176.

Concord Masonic Lodge, Spencerville, Worshipful Master Ed Fodrea, 417-9946; secretary James Dwyer, 238-4301.

Order of the Eastern Star, Spencerville, Worthy Matron Phyllis Gass, 488-2703; worthy patron, James Dwyer, 238-4301.

Shrine Circus Coordinators, DeKalb County, James Dwyer, 238-4301; Fred Diehl, 925-3080 and Dave Lane, 908-4899.

WATERLOO Waterloo Lions Club, president, Ken Surber, 704-4123.

Waterloo Events Committee, Sallie Pease, spease@waterloo.lib.in.us.

Area Churches ASHLEY ASHLEY CHURCH OF GOD 101 N. Gonser St. Ashley; Pastor Bob Neace, 260-587-9565; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Prayer Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 6 p.m.; Tuesday Farm Wagon 10 a.m.; or visit our website at AshleyChurchofGod.com ASHLEY UNITED METHODIST Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; Worship 9:30 a.m.; Pastor Brian Ballinger.

BARKER’S CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST 3439 C.R. 4, Ashley; Pastor Tamra Gerber, (260) 417-0248. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.

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INDEPENDENT FULL GOSPEL 1302 Gosner St., Ashley; Mark Marquart, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. Wed. Service, 6 p.m.

LOVE DIVINE BAPTIST CHURCH Corner Of S.R. 4 & C.R. 23. Pastor Phil Lucas, 854-4465. Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; Thurs.

Prayer Service 6:30 p.m.

PLEASANT CHAPEL CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 1993 C.R. 8, Ashley, Phone 587-3856; Parsonage: 2028 C.R. 8, Ashley; Valarie Kline, Pastor; 587-3122; Email: pchapelcob@yahoo.com. Sunday Worship, 9:15 a.m.; Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.

ST. JOHN’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 0027 C.R. 23, Ashley, Near S.R. 4.

Kim Nusbaum, Pastor, 541-0910; st.johnunited@yahoo.com; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m.; Saturday, “Worship While You Work” Service, 5:30 p.m.

AUBURN AUBURN ALLIANCE CHURCH 805 Old Brick Road; Phone 925-1320; auburnalliancechurch.org. Pastor Shaun DuFault; Sunday: 9 a.m. Bible Study Groups; 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship; 6 p.m. Evening Worship.

Wednesday: 7 p.m. Prayer Groups; 7 p.m. Family Worship.

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AUBURN BAPTIST Rev. Bill Weaver, Pastor.

AuburnBaptist.org AUBURN CHURCH OF CHRIST 208 W. Eighteenth St.; Office, 1103 S. Jackson St., 925-3363; Andy Grimes, Pastor, 260-443-4480; Travis Fox, Assoc. Minister, 927-7082. Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study, Sunday At 6 p.m. & Thursday At 10:30 a.m.; Teen Meeting Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m.

AUBURN PRESBYTERIAN (USA) 111 West Twelfth St., Church Office, 925-2987. Handicapped Accessible. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.; Friends’ Table, Monday, 11 a.m.; Holy Communion, First Sunday Of The Month; Website: auburnpc.org.

AUBURN UNITED PENTECOSTAL Seventeenth & Jackson St., Rev. Edward R. Hughes, Pastor. Sunday Services, 2 p.m.; Tuesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.; Phone 760-2593.

BURNING BUSH MINISTRIES 1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn (Heimach Center, East Entrance), 657-5932.Paul Butler, Pastor; Sunday: Prayer 10:30 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST IN AUBURN 401 S. Jackson St., Tenth & Jackson Streets, A Cappella Music & Communion Every Sunday. Toby Miller, Minister. 925-0385. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m.; Fellowship Meals, Noon 1st Sunday Of Month.

CHURCH OF THE CORNERSTONE 1800 E. Seventh St. (Heimach Senior Center); 925-4360; Rev. Henry Dean Woolard. Sunday Worship & Sermon, 9 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2301 N. Main St., 925-3480. Doug Thomas, Senior Pastor. Sunday: 8:15 a.m. Breakfast Together (Doughnuts, Coffee, Juice); 9 a.m. Sunday School For All Ages; 10 a.m. Worship/ Children’s Church. Tuesday: 6 p.m. Cup Of Cold Water Meal; 6:30 p.m. Elevate For Kids Ministry (Transportation Available). Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. Cup Of Cold Water Meal; 7 p.m. Fahrenheit 412, Teen Ministry (Transportation Available). Thursday: 11 a.m. Intercessory Prayer Time.

DAYSPRING COMMUNITY CHURCH (A Missionary Church Congregation) 2305 N. Indiana Ave. Office: 925-4599; Website dayspringchurch. com. Pastoral Staff: Bill Lyne, Jason Slone, Jay Bland. Sunday: Identical Worship Gatherings, 9:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.; Middle School and High

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Built in 1911 with a gift from philanthropist Charles Eckhart, the Eckhart Public Library remains one of DeKalb County’s architectural gems.

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Thousands of automotive enthusiasts flock to two annual collector car auctions staged by Auctions America south of Auburn. The sales in Auburn Auction Park take place in May and on Labor Day weekend.

School students meet on Sundays at 11:15 a.m.; Dayspring Kids During All Worship Gatherings. Youth & Adult Small Groups Meet During The Week.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples Of Christ) 910 N. Indiana Ave., PO Box 89 Auburn; 260-925-2798. fccauburn.com. 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST 1203 E. Seventh St., 260-925-0885.

Rev. Dr. Jim Farrer, Senior Pastor; Rev. Allison Yankey, Associate Pastor.

Sunday Classic Service, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School Classes for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Sunday Modern Service, 11 a.m. Nursery Care Available all of Sunday Morning. Handicap-Accessible. Communion 1st Sunday Of The

Month. Ministries for all ages are available throughout the week. Email: office@auburnumc.church. Website: auburnumc.church. Wednesday ministries start at 5:45 p.m. during school year.

HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHURCH Steven Ardhuerumly, Pastor, Phone 925-0475; 2 1/2 Miles South Of Auburn On C.R. 427. Sunday: Bible Peer Groups, 9 a.m.; Community Worship, 10:15 a.m.; Children’s Choir Practice, 5 p.m.; Wednesday: Prayer Chapel, 6 p.m.; Generation (Grades 7-12), 6:30 p.m.; Bible Alive (4-Years-Old - 6th Grade), 7 p.m.; Frontline (Adult), 7 p.m. Transportation Available For Generation & Bible Alive. Website: HeritageAuburn.com.

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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH 500 E. Seventh St. Rectory, 925-3930; Religious Education Office, 925-1621; Father Timothy A. Wrozek, Pastor.

Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Daily Masses: Monday, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday-Thursday, 8 a.m.; Friday, 12:05 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. Reconciliation (Confessions): Saturday, 4-5 p.m., Daily A Half-Hour Before Masses & Any Time By Request.

INDIAN VILLAGE CHURCH OF GOD Corner Of Erie Pass & Superior Drive, One Block North of DeKalb Health; 925-1795. Pastor Dale Stoops.

Sunday Morning Prayer Time, 8:45 a.m., Sunday School 9 a.m., Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., Food Bank Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Ladies Sharing Bible Study, Wednesday, 10 a.m.

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES KINGDOM HALL 1020 Ensley Ave.; Public Meeting, Sunday, 10 a.m.; Watchtower Study, Sunday, 10:35 a.m.; Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

KNOWING JESUS FELLOWSHIP 310 N. Main St. (YMCA); Sunday Worship 10 a.m.; Thursday Home Group 7 p.m.; Robert Sturges 260-4710660.

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LIFE REDEEMED APOSTOLIC CHURCH 115 S. Indiana Ave.; Pastor Randall L. Rinehart; Phone 260-302-6674; Sunday School 10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m.

LIVING WATERS OUTREACH 117 W. Thirteenth St. Sunday Praise & Worship, 10:30 a.m.

ST. ANDREW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (Reformed Tradition) 316 W. Fourth St., 925-8464; Adam Reasner; Sunday School, 9-9:45 a.m.; Fellowship, Sunday, 9:45-10:15 a.m.; Worship, Sunday, 10:15-11:30 a.m.; Men’s Bible Study, Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study & Youth Activities, 6:30 p.m. Sept.-May. Activities & Pastor’s Message Online At saintadrewepc.org ST. JAMES ORTHODOX MISSION Liturgy & Study Group, Sundown Saturday; For Information Write: P.O. Box 212, Auburn, IN 46706.

ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH North American Lutheran Church (NALC) Ninth & Van Buren. Phone 925-3882. stmarksauburn.org. Rev. Dr. Marcus J. Carlson, Senior Pastor; Rev. Dan Bellinger, Family & Outreach Pastor; Sunday Worship, 9:30 a.m. with Communion; Children’s Sunday School & Nursery Available During Worship; Children, Youth & Bible Study Opportunities Throughout The Week.

SOUL’S HARBOR ASSEMBLY OF GOD 3810 C.R. 40-A. Phone 925-1958.

Pastor David Snodderly. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship & Children’s Church, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Tuesday: Youth, 6-8 p.m. Wed. Activities, All 6:30 p.m. Nursery For All Services.

TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) 1801 N. Main St., 925-2440, Rev. Jonathan Nack, Pastor; Sunday Worship, 9 a.m.; Communion Will Be Served On The First & Fourth Sunday; Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes 10:15 a.m.; Confirmation Class For Grades 6-8, Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m.; & Women’s Bible Study, Thursday, 2 p.m.

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CEDAR LAKE CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 2939 C.R. 15 At C.R. 28, One Mile South & 1 1/2 Miles East Of Corunna.

Duane Grady, Pastor. 281-2021.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.

COUNTY LINE CHURCH OF GOD 7716 North County Line Road; 627-2482; Pastoral Staff: Stuart Kruse, Dane Kruse, Kevin McIntire, Nathan Tatman, Mary Ellen Rayle, Steve Schlatter, Nick Holliday; Sunday Worship, 9:30 & 11 a.m.; Wednesday Groups, 6:30 p.m.; Creative Play School, Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-noon.; countylinechurch.org.

HOPEWELL UNITED BRETHREN 6852 C.R. 35; Jeff Lawson, Pastor.

Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, 6:30 p.m.

LAKEWOOD PARK MINISTRIES 5555 C.R. 29, Auburn. Phone 925-2006. Worship Service 10:30-11:45 a.m. Sundays; Adult Bible Study 9-10 a.m. and Children’s Ministries 9-11:45 a.m. Sundays.

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MAPLE GROVE UNITED METHODIST C.R. 28 & 19. Jim Kemerly, Pastor; Sunday Morning Worship, 8:30 a.m.;

Sunday School, 10:15 a.m.

MEESE CHAPEL METHODIST 2906 C.R. 60, Auburn; Brad Sisk, Pastor, 760-4985; Sunday School, 8:45 am.-9:30 a.m.; Social Time 9:30-10 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10-11 a.m.

NORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST C.R. 40-A & 47; 925-1096; Pastor John Cohrs; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10:15 a.m.; norrischapel.org.

BUTLER BUTLER CHURCH OF CHRIST 173 W. Oak St.; Scott Lanning, Minister; Coffee 9:30 a.m.; Worship Gathering 10-11 a.m.; Celebration City - Children’s Ministry 10-11 a.m.; Phone: 868-2687; Website: butlerchurchofchrist.org.

CHRIST’S CHURCH (CHRISTIAN CHURCH) 127 W. Main St., Butler; Phone 868-6924. Dale Rabineau, Minister; Lisa Rabineau, Director Of Education; Jenn Skrocki, Youth Director. Sunday Bible Classes 8:45 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 N. Beech St.; Paul Patton, Pastor; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Prayer Meeting

RURAL AUBURN ASSEMBLY OF HOPE S.R. 8 & C.R. 45, East Of Auburn.

Phone 357-5981. Sunday Bible Study, 10:30 a.m.

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ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN (LCMC & NALC) 217 W. Main. Sunday School During School Year, 9:30 a.m. Worship, 10:30 a.m. All Year.

UNITED METHODIST 501 W. Green St. Rev. Kevin Marsh, Pastor; Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

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FAITH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES 7301 C.R. 28, Butler, 8/10 Mile East Of Butler, Just Off U.S. 6; Non-Denominational; Phone 260-920-0743; Pastor Frances Mock; Sunday Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday & Wednesday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

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LAMB OF GOD MENNONITE 132 W. Oak St., Butler; Pastor Denny Eicher. Sunday Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday Evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service, 7:30 p.m.

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BIG RUN CHURCH Richard Woolever, Minister; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:15 a.m.

CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD 7521 U.S. 6, P.O. Box 153, Butler.

Pastor Daniel Davidhizar; Sunday prayer, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Phone 765-606-2406, Email: pddavidhizar@gmail.com, Facebook: Christian Assembly of God, Butler, Indiana.

JERUSALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH 6795 C.R. 12. Rev. Stanley P. Hammond. Services: Sunday 2 p.m.

Phone: 495-9006.

MT. PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST C.R. 40 & 59; Christine Fodrea, Pastor; Worship 10:05 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m.

NEWVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5107 C.R. 75A, P.O. Box 74, Butler; Phone: 260-337-5384; Sunday: Bible School, 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

CORUNNA CHURCH OF CHRIST Michigan & Walnut Streets. Todd Steere, Minister; Sunday Bible School 9 a.m.; Worship 10 a.m.

FIRST FREEDOM BAPTIST CHURCH 3263 S.R. 327. Ron Bell, Pastor; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Worship, 6 p.m.

UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Church, 281-2992; Paul Burrus, Pastor; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Christian Education Leader, Stephanie Taylor; Youth Group, 5-7 p.m. Sunday evenings.

ZION LUTHERAN (MISSOURI SYNOD) 0389 C.R. 12, Corunna; 3 Miles North Of U.S. 6 On S.R. 327, West 1/2 Mile On C.R. 12. Office, 281-2286; Pastor Koziol. Sunday School (Nursery) 9 a.m.; Worship (Nursery), 10 a.m. Holy Communion, Every Sunday. All Confirmation Classes, 9 a.m. Wednesday: Soup & Sandwich Supper, 6 p.m.; Worship & Holy Communion, 7 p.m.

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GARRETT ALTARSTAR UNITED METHODIST 1403 C.R. 68; Pastor Linda Springstead, 315-751-1116; Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m., Adult Sunday School meets after Church; Bible Study 1:30 PM Tuesdays; Pray & Praise, Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE 109 S. Randolph St.; Pastor Thomas Mann, 517-617-1614 ; Sunday Worship, 11 a.m.; Thursday Service, 7 p.m.

CEDAR CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN 5952 C.R. 7, Garrett; P.O. Box 295 Garrett, IN 46738; Brad Hardesty, Pastor. 357-3773. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10 a.m.

CHRISTIAN UNION BRETHREN IN CHRIST P.O. Box 38, 4395 C.R. 7, Garrett.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; The Rev. Joe Laher, Pastor.

Pastor’s Phone Number Is 927-8847.

Church Phone Number Is 357-4850.

CHURCH AT GARRETT 1370 S. Randolph St., Garrett.

Worship Service Sunday 10 a.m., Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Phone 357-1829.

DEKALB COUNTY CHURCH OF CHRIST 700 S. Randolph St. Minister Ed McDowd; Church, 357-0738. Sun.: Bible Study For All Ages, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wed. Bible Study, 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST 1357 S. Randolph St.; Phone 357-4755; Pastoral Staff: Pastor David Mix, Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship & Children’s Church, 10:15 a.m.; Evening Worship 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Bible Study & Children’s Choir, 6 p.m.; Adult Choir, 7 p.m.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST 213 E. King St.; Phone 357-3625; Brother Bud Owen, Senior MinisterSunday: Worship, 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.

With Nursery, Toddler Church & Kid City Offered During Both Services; Bible School 9:45 a.m.; Children’s Youth Group, Jr. & Sr. High School Youth Groups & Adult Worship 5:30 p.m.; Adult Bible Study 6 p.m. Wednesdays: Mid-Week Boost.

FREEDOM TO WORSHIP CHURCH OF GOD Baseline Road, Altona. Rev. Joe Freeman, Pastor. Services 2 p.m.

Sunday, 6 p.m. Wednesday.

HOLIDAY LAKES New fellowship At Holiday Lakes; Worship Services, Sunday 10 a.m. & Thursday, 6:30 p.m.; Robert &

Jeannette Sturges. Call 471-0660.

LIVING WATERS COMMUNITY BAPTIST 711 S. Randolph St.; 357-6435; Services, Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Worship, 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m.

Wed. Service, 6:30 p.m.

NEW LIFE HOUSE OF WORSHIP 130 N. Randolph St., Garrett; Pastor J.C. Banks Jr., 357-4550; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; Tuesday 6 p.m.; Thurs. Bible Study 6 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 201 S. Franklin St. (at the corner of Franklin & Keyser); Pastor: Rev. William Haworth; Church: 357-3534; Sunday: Sunday School for all ages, 9 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship, 10 a.m.; Worship & Children’s Church Downstairs During Worship, 10:15 a.m.

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC 300 W. Houston St.; Phone 357-3122; Father James Shafer, Pastor; Masses: Saturday, 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.; Thursday 6 p.m.; Holy Day, 6 p.m. Vigil, 8:30 a.m. day of.

THE CROSSING, A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 105 W. 6th Ave.; Church, 357-5769; Pastor Kyle and Katie Lowry, Sunday School, 9:30 a.m., Welcome, 10:20 a.m., Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Youth Group/Community Dinner 5:30 p.m., Youth Group 6 p.m.; thecrossinggarrett.org UNITED METHODIST 110 W. Houston St.; 357-3315. Pastor Jan Dimick. Sunday Worship Service, 9:25 a.m. Sunday School, 10:45 a.m.

ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN 1349 S. Randolph St.; Rev. Andrew Yeager; Office 357-4545;

Sunday Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday School & Bible Classes, 10 a.m.; Holy Communion, Every Sunday; Wednesday Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

HAMILTON ALVARADO UNITED METHODIST C.R. 800 E, Northeast Of Hamilton.

Pastor Lucretia Snyder, 463-1936.

Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

CROSSROADS OF ZION Corner of C.R. 4A & 79. Rev. Gene Thimlar, Pastor, 260-570-8597. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Email: crossroadsofzion. org.

HAMILTON CHURCH OF CHRIST 4045 E. Bellefontaine; 488-2719. Jeff Alexander, Minister. Service Times, 8:30 a.m. (Traditional) & 10:30 a.m.

(Contemporary); 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.; the-hcc.org.

HAMILTON UNITED METHODIST 7780 S. Wayne St. 488-2803. Pastor Larry Dimick; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Children’s Service during 10 a.m. Worship.

HAMILTON WESLEYAN CHURCH Terry Lake Road. Pastor David Leitzel, 488-2746. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sun. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wed. Clubhouse, 6:30-8 p.m.

LAKEVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 3130 E. Bellefontaine Rd. Pastor Jess Jessup, Office, 488-2080. Sunday: fellowship, 10 a.m.; Worship, 10:30.

HELMER HELMER INDEPENDENT BAPTIST C.R. 700 S, Helmer, North Of The Tracks To The First Street, Then Left.

Pastor Rick Davis. Worship, 10 a.m.

HELMER UNITED METHODIST State Road 327; Pastor Donna Holcomb. Sunday School, 9 a.m.,

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HUDSON UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Rev. Craig Burkholder, Pastor; Phone 587-3208. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m.; Youth Group, 6 p.m., Prayer Time, 6 p.m.

ST. JOE CHURCH @ JOE’S (ST. JOE CHURCH OF CHRIST) 507 Jefferson St., Donny Goff, Pastor; Office 337-0442. Web: Church@ joes.net. Email: churchatjoes@frontier. com. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Youth Groups Sunday Eve, 6:30 p.m. Nursery Is Available.

COBURN CORNERS CHURCH OF CHRIST Lynn Hart, Minister; SR. 101 and CR. 64, St Joe; Phone 238-4567; Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Sunday Worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday Bible study, 6 p.m. during school year; handicapped accessible; assisted listening available; nursery available; Preschool during school year; Preschool phone: 238-4679.

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SPENCERVILLE ST. PETER LUTHERAN State Road 1 & C.R. 68. Phone 337-5028. Church 9 a.m.; Church School, 9:15 a.m.; Coffee Time, 10 a.m.; Christmas Eve Service, 10 p.m.; Holy Communion First Sunday & Festivals.

UNITED METHODIST 5681 Church St., Sunday School 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Morning Worship 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Youth Group Kids Club Every Tuesday 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Pastor Ken Herb, 471-1041.

ST. TIMOTHY’S ANGLICAN EPISCOPAL 17434 Markle Road, Pastor Daniel Webb, 238-4024, Services 10 a.m.

Sunday, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

WATERLOO AGAPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 960 Lincoln St.; Pastor Tom Neddersen, Phone (260) 414-5009; Sunday School 9 a.m., Worship 10 a.m.; Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Youth Group; Thursday 6:30 p.m., Praise & Prayer.

CEDAR LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST 1492 C.R. 27. Jonathan Pennington, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship & Communion, 10:30 a.m.

FREEWILL BAPTIST 2833 C.R. 27; Ron Stambaugh, Minister, 837-7360; Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m. (1st Sunday). Bible Study Wednesday, 6 p.m.

NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTER 900 S. Wayne St. 837-3631. Pastoral Staff: Ralph O. Diehl, Jeff Pike and Adam Diehl; Services: Saturday 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (ASL interpreted at 10:30 a.m.); Wednesday Kids Club, 153 Student Ministries and Adult Groups, 7 p.m.; NewHope.in.

NEW LIFE HOUSE OF WORSHIP 300 W. Douglas St., 925-4181; Pastor JC Banks Sr.; Saturday Service 6 p.m.; Sunday Service 10 a.m.

NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 365 Lockhart St.; Pastor Merle Holden, 574-215-4288; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.; Communion Every Sunday; Junior Church During Worship.

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH 1098 C.R. 39; Rev. David Carkenord, Pastor. Saturday Mass 6 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 8 & 10:30 a.m.; Confessions, Saturday, 4 p.m. Or By Appointment.

UNITED METHODIST 300 W. Maple; Phone 837-6441. Pastor Mike Halferty. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship, 10 a.m. Communion, 1st Sun. Wednesday Bible Studies, 9 a.m.; Choir, 7 p.m.; A.A., Sunday At 7 p.m.; Nursery; waterlooumc.org.

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