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Veterans’ questions to be addressed BUTLER — DeKalb County veterans service officer Brian Lamm will visit American Legion Post 202, 118 N. Broadway, from 6-8 p.m., the second Monday of every month to answer questions regarding benefits and issues. This is open to any area veteran or widow of a veteran.
Garbage pick-up will be Monday BUTLER — There will be no changes to the EarthFirst garbage pick-up schedule in the City of Butler, according to officials at the city utility office. Garbage will be picked up Monday, Dec. 31.
Eagles accepting shelter donations BUTLER — Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2733, 541 W. Main St., is now accepting items for the DeKalb Humane Shelter. Needed items include Purina brand dog foods, dry cat food, cat litter, plastic gloves, laundry soap, garbage bags (39 gallons and up), paper towels, bleach and cleaning products. Donors may drop off items at the lodge. Eagles members will pick up items from elderly residents wishing to participate by calling 868-2583.
Historical photos wanted to print Do you have old photographs of the Butler, St. Joe, Spencerville, Newville, Concord, Orange, Moore or Artic areas? Please allow us to scan and print them so we can share them with readers throughout the year. Photos will appear periodically in The Butler Bulletin and online. Photos can be scanned and returned while you wait by visiting the Star office, 118 W. Ninth St, Auburn, during business hours. Photos can be old schools, street scenes, athletic teams, community bands, railroads, river or bridge scenes to name a few. Where possible, photo credit will be given. We ask that you provide some information about the time period, location and people in the photo, if available.
Helping Hands Ministry open BUTLER — Helping Hands Ministry is a Matthew 25 ministry assisting needy families in the Butler area. Monetary contributions and donations of new or gently-used clothing and bedding items are accepted during business hours. Helping Hands is located at 136 W. Main St. and is open Tuesdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A food pantry is also available.
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Revenge motive for Ohio mosque burning TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A former Marine from St. Joe admitted Dec. 19 that he broke into a mosque in Ohio and set f ire to a prayer rug because he w anted revenge for the killings of American troops overseas. Randy Linn pleaded guilty to hate crime charges, saying he’d become enraged after seeing images of wounded soldiers in the news. “Every day you turn on the TV, you see Muslims trying to kill Americans,” said Linn, a truck driver from St. Joe. When asked by a federal judge whether he thought all Muslims are terrorists, he answered: “I’d say most of them are.” A deal between prosecutors and
Kruse invites pages INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, is inviting local middle school and high school students to spend a day at the Statehouse and serve as Senate pages during the 2013 legislative session, Jan. 7 to April 29. “The Senate page program is a valuable opportunity for any student who wants to learn more about our great state,” Kruse said. “By participating in the legislative process, pages gain a new understanding of how Indiana government functions and why it matters for all Hoosiers.” Interested students should submit page requests as soon as possible by visiting ➤Kruse, Page 6
Linn, 52, calls for him to be sentenced to 20 years next April. He pleaded guilty to intentionally damaging and destroying religious property and two gun-related charges. U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary told Linn that his acts were an attack on all places of religion and that the mosque was a symbol of peace. “You are no better than the terrorists or extremists you sought to punish,” Zouhary said. Prosecutors said Linn drove about two hours from his home to suburban Toledo on Sept. 30 and broke into the mosque where he poured gasoline on the rug and lit it on fire. He estimated that he had drunk
45 beers over several hours before he decided to drive to Ohio. Linn had several firearms in his car and carried a gun into the mosque, which was empty at the time. U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach said it was fortunate no one was there. “This is a man who had intolerance in his heart and acted with hate,” he said. “We can count ourselves lucky.” Linn said he went room by room to make sure no one was in the building. “I was drinking a beer while I was doing that,” he said. A sprinkler system extinguished the blaze, leaving smoke and water damage in the prayer room of the facility, whose golden dome is a
landmark along I-75. No one was hurt. Members of the Islamic center have been unable to use the building and expect repairs to be finished by the end of March. Dr. Mahjabeen Islam, president of the Islamic Center, said its members been overwhelmed by support from the community and churches, but she was saddened by Linn’s statements in court. “It was heart-wrenching to hear him speak because the ignorance and intolerance is still palpable,” she said. “This is an individual who knows nothing about Islam.” A woman who knows Linn had ➤Revenge, Page 6
ARNT RECEIVES ROTARY PAUL HARRIS AWARD
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Butler dentist Dr. Kenneth Arnt, holding c ertificate, was bestowed with Rotary’s Paul Harris Fellow by members of the Butler Rotary Club. The Paul Harris Fellow represents contributions of $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation. The award was made possible by the Rotary club and Dr. Arnt’s office staff. Arnt is the 15th individual honored by the Butler club and the 17th Paul Harris Fellow. From left, are Rotarians Jerry Markle, Frank Brock, Jeff Jones, Arnt, Randy Bercaw, Tracy Miller, Larry Moore and Roger Kitchen. Not shown are Rotarians Kathy Bailey, Ellen Stuckey and Larry Yoder.
No more school textbooks? BY AARON ORGAN aorgan@kpcnews.net BUTLER — The DeKalb Eastern school board will consider transitioning to an all-digital textbook platform in the coming weeks. Riverdale Elementary School Principal Brennen Kitchen told the board during its Dec. 17 meeting that next month, district representatives would attend a meeting in Fort Wayne with several textbook vendors. A committee will listen to pitches from those vendors, and the representatives will pick two vendors to come to the district for more personalized pitches later, Kitchen said. A large part of the discussion on what district will look for in textbooks is whether to buy actual
books at all, or go all-digital, Kitchen said. Schools are transitioning to alldigital learning platforms quickly, he said, and whether the school district goes all-in or not, it’s likely at least a large portion of the textbook adoptions on tap will be in digital form. The district already is an area leader in using technology as a tool in education. All students at Eastside High School have school-issued iPads. Some iPads are used by fifth- and sixth-grade students at Riverdale and Butler elementary schools, but not regularly, and not for takehome purposes. Questions were raised by the board, though, about the risks that would come with issuing 6-yearolds, for example, pieces of
technology that retail for more than $500. Those risks will be raised with textbook vendors, who will present the district with options. In other business, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Stephens made the board aware of the district’s lockdown policies in the wake of the Connecticut elementary school massacre earlier this month. Stephens said the district is “taking every security measure we can.” Stephens said district administrators gathered and reviewed security procedures Dec. 17, as they do regularly, and each school ran a lockdown drill. In addition, Stephens said anyone entering any district school must pass a background check
before entering and carry an ID while in the school. Stephens reminded the board that the offices of both Butler and Riverdale schools were remodeled years ago for security purposes. The district has a school resource officer, as well. “We are as secure as we can make the buildings without making them armed prisons,” Stephens said. “We’re very comfortable with the procedures we have in place, and we’ll do everything we can. We always have.” The board accepted the rehiring of Emily Davis, who will return to Riverdale after a leave. It accepted the resignations of Butler aide Melinda Parsons, Four-County Vocational adult secretary Tracy Hutchins and office aide Elizabeth Reed.
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BY MATT GETTS mattg@kpcnews.net AUBURN — A liquor license renewal for a Butler bar will ha ve to wait until the new year to be decided. At the Dec. 18 regularly scheduled meeting of the DeKalb County Alcoholic Beverage Board, a second continuance was granted for Life’s A Beach bar, 110 W. Main St. The continuance was made at the request of the bar’s attorney, according to April Tackett, a local board representative and Indiana State Excise Police officer. The liquor license renewal for Life’s A Beach originally was
scheduled for a hearing Nov. 20. The board continued that hearing because Butler Police Chief Jim Nichols attended the meeting to remonstrate against the license and because Tackett was unable to attend the meeting due to a conflict. “My primary concern is that we have had a number of issues at the bar,” Nichols said after the Nov. 20 meeting. He held a stack of police reports he had intended to present to the board. Nichols said since brothers Nathan and Nicholas Bowker took ownership of the bar in June 2011, ➤License, Page 6
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4-H rifle meeting is Jan. 3 AUBURN — The DeKalb County 4-H Shooting Sports program will hold its 2013 4-H air rifle sign-up and explanation meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in the Exhibit Hall on the fairgrounds in Auburn. Parents and guardians are requested to attend the meeting in order to ha ve a better understanding of the requirements of the program, including attendance and signing permission forms. The DeKalb County 4-H Shooting Sports program stresses that the program is used to promote the highest standards of safety, sportsmanship and ethical behavior, including sound decision-making and the development of self-concept, character and personal growth through safe, educational, and socially acceptable involvement in shooting activities. Certified instructors supervise the program in a very controlled situation, the 4-H office said. Information on program fees ($20 for beginners and $15 for advanced) and number of classes will be explained at the meeting. The first air rifle class will begin
Jan. 17. The program is open to all youth in grades 4-12 during the 2012-2013 school year. Shooting Sports Disciplines will pay the $15 state program fee along with an y additional program expenses. Air rifle is a good starting point for members, 4-H officials said. Completion of first-year air rifle or air pistol (taught in the fall only) is a requirement for both .22 rifle and muzzleloading, which are offered in the summer. The shotgun course requires two years of air rifle and/or air pistol. If a child needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the program, parents may discuss it with the instructors on sign-up night. For more information, parents may contact the DeKalb County Extension Office at 925-2562 and attend the sign-up meeting. County-wide 4-H meetings are cancelled on any day that DeKalb Central, Eastside, or Garrett school corporations close due to bad weather. The only exception is for fog that burns off during the day. Parents may listen to WOWO (1190 AM) or WBTU (93 FM) for weather-related announcements.
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AREA DEATHS Victor Williams ANDERSON — Victor Stanley Williams, 78, of Anderson, died Dec. 23, 2012, in Community Hospital, Anderson. He was born in Waterloo, and survivors include Butler and Waterloo residents. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, in East Side Church of God, Anderson, with Pastor Kerry Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. Calling is from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church prior to the services. Memorials are to East Side Church of God. Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Waterloo, is handling arrangements.
Maxine Ellert WATERLOO — Eulalia Maxine Ellert, 89, of Waterloo, died Dec. 21, 2012, in DeKalb Health hospital, Auburn. Services took place Monday in St. Michael Catholic Church, Waterloo, with Father David Carkenord officiating. Burial was in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are to St. Michael Catholic Church.
Anna Haynes WATERLOO — Anna Ruth Haynes, 92, formerly of Waterloo, died Dec. 20, 2012, in Provena Sacred Heart Home, Avilla. Calling will be from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, in Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, 2939 C.R. 15, Auburn. The memorial service will be at the church at 7 p.m. A family only burial service is planned to precede the service. Memorials are to Heifer International, P.O. Box 8058, Little Rock AZ, heifer.org, or to Church of Brethren Global Ministries, 1451 Dundee Ave, Elgin, IL, 60120, brethren.org. Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Waterloo, is handling arrangements.
Barbara Haynes AUBURN — Barbara A. (Lewton) Haynes, 75, of Auburn, died Dec. 21, 2012, in DeKalb Health hospital, Auburn. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27,
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Church Gatherings BUTLER
CHRIST’S CHURCH
(Christian Church) 127 W. Main St. Dale Rabineau, minister; Lisa Rabineau, director of education. Services: Sunday Bible classes, 8:45 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; youth group, 6 p.m. Phone: 868-6924.
CHURCH OF CHRIST
173 W. Oak St. John Schaaf, minister; Dennis Bingham, youth minister; Cathy Jarrett, children's director; Dawn Steere, Noah's Ark Preschool director. Services: Sunday School 8:30 a.m.; worship 9:45 a.m.; pre-teen, jr. high, and sr. high youth groups, Sundays, 6-7:30 p.m. Phone: 868-2687, Fax 868-2582; Website: butlerchurchofchrist.org.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
500 N. Beech St. Paul Patton, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting at 6 p.m. Phone: 868-5666.
FREE BIBLE TABERNACLE
James and Washington streets. Joe Albertson, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship 11 a.m.; Sunday youth 4:30 p.m.; evening worship 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m.; Saturday evangelistic service, 6:30 p.m. Phone: 868-1841.
in Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren, 2939 C.R. 15, Auburn, with Duane Grady and Don Shankster officiating. Burial will be in Christian Union Cemetery near Garrett. Calling is from 2-8 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 875 S. Wayne St., Waterloo, and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorials are to Heartland Hospice of Fort Wayne or Cedar Lake Church of the Brethren.
Shirley Hunter AUBURN — Shirley F. Hunter, 72, of Auburn, died Dec. 18, 2012. Services took place Saturday in New Life House of Worship, Waterloo, with Rev. J.C. Banks Jr. officiating. Burial was in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett. Feller & Clark Funeral Home, Auburn, handled arrangements.
Ruth Rogers AUBURN — Ruth Elaine Rogers, 80, of Auburn and formerly of Angola, died Dec. 18, 2012, in Parkview
OBITUARY POLICY The Butler Bulletin does not charge for death notices that include notice of calling hours, date and time of funeral and b urial, and memorial information. An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biographical information and a photo, is a vailable for a charge. Contact editor Jef f Jones for more information at jeffj@kpcnews.net. CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD
7521 U.S. 6, P.O. Box 153. James Garner, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening 6:30 p.m. Phone: 868-2449.
FAITH CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
132 W. Oak St. Denny Eicher, pastor; Services: Sunday worship 9 a.m.; Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening service 7:30 p.m.
(Non-denominational) 7301 C.R. 28, Butler, 8/10 mile east of Butler, just off U.S. 6. Frances Mock, pastor; Services: Sunday worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday evening worship 6 p.m. Phone: 920-0743.
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN (ELCA)
JERUSALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH
LAMB OF GOD MENNONITE
217 W. Main St. Services: Sunday School during school year 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. all year.
SEABREEZE MINISTRIES
404 S. Federal St. Lathan Snyder, pastor; Family Worship Services: Sunday at 10 a.m.; Tidal Wave Youth Group: Wednesday at 5 p.m.; Adult Bible Study: Wednesday at 6 p.m.; Phone: 260-927-5683.
UNITED METHODIST
501 W. Green St. Rev. Kevin Marsh, pastor; Services: worship service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 10:30 a.m.; UMYF 5 p.m.; Bible study 6:30 p.m.; adult choir Wednesday 7 p.m. Phone: 868-2098.
RURAL BUTLER BIG RUN CHURCH
Intersection of C.R. 28 and 75. Richard Woolever, minister; Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:15 a.m.
6795 C.R. 12. Rev. Stanley P. Hammond; Services: Sunday 2 p.m. Phone: 495-9006.
MOUNT PLEASANT UNITED METHODIST
Intersection of C.R. 40 and C.R. 59. Mike Halferty, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.; worship 10:05 a.m.
ZION UNITED METHODIST
Bellefontaine Rd. and C.R. 79. Jack Smith, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; church service 10:30 a.m. Phone: 492-2570.
NEWVILLE
CHURCH OF CHRIST
5107 C.R. 75-A. Darrin Langford, minister; Services: Bible School 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; youth groups 6 p.m.; evening worship 7 p.m. Phone: 337-5384.
ST. JOE
Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Services took place Saturday in Flint United Methodist Church with Rev. John Cohrs officiating. Memorials are to the Steuben County Cancer Association. Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, handled arrangements.
Skip Codling GARRETT — Skip “Grizzly” Codling, 63, of Garrett, died Dec. 23, 2012, in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Calling is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn. Memorials are to Feller & Clark Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Merlin Bressler HAMILTON — Merlin L. (Lefty) Bressler, 81, of Hamilton, died Dec. 20, 2012 at his home. Calling is from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Johnson Funeral Home, Hudson. Private internment services will be at a later date. Memorials are to the Fremont High School baseball team.
Amelia Schwartz HAMILTON — Amelia E. Schwartz, 85, of Hamilton, died Dec. 16, 2012. Services took place Dec. 20 at the Schwartz residence near Hamilton. Burial was in the Amish Cemetery, Hamilton. Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home and Crematory, CHURCH @ JOE'S (St. Joe Church of Christ)
507 Jefferson St. Michael Booher, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; youth groups, Sunday evening 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday night women’s Bible study 7 p.m. Nursery is available. Office phone: 337-0442, Cell: 336-2727.
COBURN CORNERS CHURCH OF CHRIST
S.R. 101 and C.R. 64, St. Joe; Thomas Cupka, minister; 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; Church website: coburncorners.org; e-mail: info@coburncorners.org
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
215 Widney Ave. Services: Fellowship 9:30 a.m.; praise and worship 9:45 a.m. Phone: 337-5470.
ST. MARK LUTHERAN
302 Washington St. Floyd Shoup, pastor; Services: Worship 10:15 a.m., followed by fellowship and refreshments; Wednesday dinner 6:15 p.m.; Wednesday service 7 p.m. Holy communion every service. Phone: 337-0172.
SPENCERVILLE ST. PETER’S LUTHERAN
6893 S.R. 1. Services: worship 9 a.m.; Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.; Christmas Eve services 10 p.m. Holy communion first Sunday and festivals.
Hamilton, handled arrangements.
Harold Wickizer HUDSON — Harold Lee Wickizer, 74, of Hudson, died Dec. 18, 2012. Graveside services will take place at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in English Prairie Cemetery, LaGrange County, with Pastor William Foster officiating. Memorials are to the family, in care of Matthew Wickizer.
Memorials are to the Kendallville Humane Shelter or Child Evangelism.
Daniel Handshoe
Norma Thomas
ROME CITY — Daniel Handshoe, 52, of Rome City, died Dec. 18, 2012. Survivors include Auburn residents. Services took place Friday in Community Baptist Church, Wolcottville, with Rev. Lee Combs officiating. Burial was in Mongo Cemetery. Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, handled arrangements.
AVILLA — Norma Jean Thomas, 78, of Avilla, died Dec. 22, 2012, in Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville. She was born in Garrett. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 27, in New Hope Baptist Church, C.R. 500E near Kendallville, with Pastor Robert Weaver officiating. Burial will be in HooperKing Cemetery near Avilla. Calling is from 3-7 p.m. today, Dec. 26, in Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville. Memorials are to New Hope Baptist Church.
LAGRANGE — Julia I. Swihart, 86, of LaGrange, died Dec. 16, 2012, in Miller’s Merry Manor, LaGrange. Survivors include Auburn residents. Services took place Dec. 19 in Frurip-May Funeral Home, LaGrange, with Rev. Carldean Merrifield officiating. Burial was in Fairfield Cemetery near Corunna. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association.
Dean Wing
Timothy Rountree
KENDALLVILLE — Dean C. Wing, 80, of Kendallville, died Dec. 22, 2012. He was born in Auburn, and survivors include Auburn residents. Services will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn. Calling will be from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
CECILIA, Ky. — Timothy F. ‘‘Tim’’ Rountree, 61, of Cecilia, Ky., and formerly of Auburn, died Dec. 18, 2012, in Hopkinsville, Ky. Services took place Saturday in Manakee Funeral Home, Elizabethtown, Ky., with Deacon Robert J. Caspar officiating with full military honors. Memorials are to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.
UNITED METHODIST
5681 Church St.; Sunday School 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Morning Worship 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Youth Group Kids Club every Tuesday at 6 p.m.; Donna Gammon, pastor; 471-1041.
RURAL AUBURN
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; Sunday worship, 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.; Wednesday groups, 6:30 p.m.; Creative Play School, Mon. through Thurs. 9 a.m. -noon.; Website, countylinechurch.org.
NORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST
C.R. 40-A and C.R. 47. Rev. Susan Smith Bryden; Services: Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m. Phone: 925-1096; Website: www.norrischapel.org.
WATERLOO
AGAPE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
960 Lincoln Street. Tom Neddersen, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; Tuesday 6:30 p.m. youth group; Friday 6:30 p.m. praise and prayer. Phone: 414-5009.
CEDAR LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST
1492 C.R. 27. Steve Evans, minister; Services: Fellowship hour 9 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; worship and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.
FREEWILL BAPTIST
2833 C.R. 27. Ron Stambaugh, minister;
Julia Swihart
Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. (1st Sunday); Bible study Wednesday 6 p.m.; Phone: 837-7360.
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN CENTER
900 S. Wayne Street. Pastoral Staff: Ralph O. Diehl, Sean Hartzell, Randy Stine and Adam Diehl; Services: Saturday 6 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (ASL Interpreted at 10:30 a.m.); Wednesday Kids Club, T.V. (Grades 6-12) and adult Next Level Connection Groups, 7 p.m.; Phone: 837-3631; Website: www.NewHope.in
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH 365 Lockhart St.; Merle R. Holden, pastor; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Phone (574) 215-4288; website: www.nllcdekalb.com
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC CHURCH 1098 C.R. 39. Rev. David Carkenord, pastor; Services: Saturday Mass 6 p.m.; Sunday Mass 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; confessions Saturday 4 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST
Maple and Elm streets. Rev. Rex Charles; Services: Sunday School 9 a.m.; worship 10 a.m.; communion 1st Sunday; Wednesday Bible studies 9 a.m.; choir 7 p.m.; AA Sunday at 7 p.m. Handicapped access, nursery. Phone: 837-6441.
VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH
300 W. Douglas St. Michael Sassanella, pastor; Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday youth program 7 p.m. Phone: 837-4701, 925-5880.
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Quick start sends Panthers past Blazers BY JEFF JONES jeffj@kpcnews.net AUBURN — A new challenge. Eastside’s boys basketball team is a long way from accomplishing its goals, but it has proven it knows how to win. In the coming weeks, the Blazers will be challenged to show they can beat quality opponents and compete in tournaments. Dec. 18 was the first chance for the Blazers to accomplish the former facing Lakewood Park. The veteran Panthers, led by nine seniors, jumped out of the gates with an 11-0 run on the way to an 80-59 win. “We knew coming in they were a very talented team,” first-year Eastside coach Ryan Abbott said. “They have quick guys at multiple positions and they have skilled guys at multiple positions. “They’re a team that scores in spurts, and we were not able to withstand that first spurt.” “You can’t fall behind with their talent,” Abbott said. “Inconsistent is probably the key word,” he continued. “We played in spurts as they played in spurts. “Rebounding the basketball was difficult for us. Athletes can’t jump if we get our hip in, and we didn’ t do that tonight.” “What we have to work on is playing 32 minutes,” Lakewood Park coach Marc Davidson said. “That’s
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Eastside’s Jared Yoder, left, tries to get off a shot despite defensive pressure from Lakewood Park’s David Albert. The Panthers beat the Blazers, 80-59.
something we’ve really struggled with. “At times, we’ve looked great in spurts, and we’ve looked horrible in spurts. We’re trying to look better for 32 minutes, but we’re not there yet. “Tonight, in spurts, I thought we looked really
good, and in spurts, we looked bad,” Davidson added. “We have a lot of experience with nine seniors, so we’re expecting to start putting a 32-minute game together.” Blake Mann got things going for the Panthers (4-3) with a rebound bucket 30
seconds after the opening tip. After Eastside misses on three straight possessions, Wes Davidson and Mann scored in transition, and Brooks Gerke nailed a three. When the Blazers threw the ball away, Gerke scored a second-chance
bucket to make it 11-0. “We were glad to see that (run) because we haven’t had great starts thus far,” Davidson said. A spin move by Jayden Lilly got the Blazers on the board with five minutes left in the opening quarter. Lilly’s three-point play with 2:59 to go had the visitors within seven, 15-8. The Panthers finished the quarter on a 9-1 run to lead 25-11. Zac Crosby, who led Lakewood Park with 21 points, nailed a three from the wing midway through the second to extend the hosts’ lead to 35-19. The Panthers led 41-28 at the break. Mann, who had a doubledouble with 20 points and 14 rebounds, didn’t quit on an early third-quarter scoring chance, grabbing his own rebound for a bucket, as the lead grew to 15. The Blazers (2-5) got the margin down to 12 midway through the quarter, but Crosby and Mann played important parts in a 14-5 flurry as the Panthers ended the third with a 63-42 lead. “We haven’t had this type of feeling in three weeks,” Abbott said. “Maybe we need this type of feeling to get back after it and get refocused on what we need to do. “After the game, we talked about how we’ve proven we can win on the road in conference and at home in conference,” he added. “The next step is to
beat a very talented team. “We have no breaks. Our next game is West Noble, and they’re a very talented team that expects to finish in the top of our conference,” Abbott said. “Our next step is to beat teams of that caliber, and we will work to do that.” Lilly led Eastside with 25 points. Dalton Shetler had nine points and Kadis Renier added seven. Gerke finished with 16 points for the Panthers, who had 10 players figure into their scoring. The Blazers will have a tough test Dec. 28 against the aforementioned Chargers, who are off to a 7-0 start.
Lakewood Park 42, Eastside JV 29 Lakewood Park used a half-court trap to overcome an Eastside lead late in the third quarter, and pulled away in the fourth for the win. Jared Gerke had 13 points for the Panthers. Rob Singer led Eastside with 10. Tyler Beard had five points, Tristan Sprunger and Ryan Voirol had four points each. Keegan Biddle, Ethan Moughler and Zach Yoder had two each.
Double Dribbles Eastside leads the alltime series 7-4, but Lakewood Park has won the past three meetings.
BOYS NECC STANDINGS GIRLS NECC STANDINGS NECC Westview “Warriors” 4-0 W. Noble “Chargers” 3-0 Fairfield “Falcons” 3-0 Fremont “Eagles” 2-0 Eastside “Blazers” 2-0 Angola “Hornets” 1-1 Hamilton “Marines” 1-2 P. Heights “Panthers” 1-3 Churubusco “Eagles” 0-3 C. Noble “Cougars” 0-4 Lakeland “Lakers” 0-4
All 7-1 7-0 4-4 5-1 2-5 3-3 5-4 3-4 0-6 1-7 1-7
Streak Won 4 Won 7 Won 1 Won 5 Lost 1 Won 1 Won 1 Lost 1 Lost 6 Won 1 Lost 4
Boys games of Dec. 27 East Noble at Central Noble Fremont in Coldwater, Mich. tournament
Boys games of Dec. 28 * West Noble at Eastside Angola at Leo Fairfield vs. Bremen at Indianapolis Fremont in Coldwater, Mich. tournament Churubusco, Prairie Heights in Carroll Shootout
Boys games of Dec. 29 Churubusco, Prairie Heights in Carroll Shootout
Boys games of Jan. 2-5 * Fairfield at Eastside (Jan. 5) * Fremont at Churubusco (Jan. 4) * Lakeland at West Noble (Jan. 4) * Prairie Heights at Angola (Jan. 4) * Westview at Hamilton (Jan. 4) Woodlan at Churubusco (Jan. 2) Garrett at Central Noble (Jan. 3)
NECC All Angola “Hornets” 6-0 9-1 W. Noble “Chargers” 6-1 8-4 Fairfield “Falcons” 5-1 6-4 Westview “Warriors” 5-1 7-5 Fremont “Eagles” 3-2 6-4 P. Heights “Panthers” 4-3 6-5 Lakeland “Lakers” 2-5 2-10 Churubusco “Eagles” 1-4 2-9 Hamilton “Marines” 1-4 1-6 Eastside “Blazers” 0-5 0-9 C. Noble “Cougars” 0-7 0-12
Streak Lost 1 Won 4 Won 1 Won 2 Lost 3 Lost 1 Lost 1 Lost 5 Lost 1 Lost 9 Lost 12
Girls games of Dec. 27 East Noble at Central Noble Leo at Angola Fremont in Coldwater, Mich. tournament
Girls games of Dec. 28 Heritage at Churubusco Fremont in Coldwater, Mich. tournament
Girls games of Dec. 29 Eastside in South Adams tournament Hamilton hosting tournament Tippecanoe Valley at West Noble
Girls games of Jan. 2-5 DeKalb at Eastside (Jan. 2) * Eastside at Fairfield (Jan. 4) East Noble at Angola (Jan. 2) LaVille at Central Noble (Jan. 2) * Westview at Hamilton (Jan. 3) * Fremont at Churubusco (Jan. 4) * Lakeland at West Noble (Jan. 4) * Prairie Heights at Angola (Jan. 4) * Churubusco at Hamilton (Jan. 5)
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Eastside’s Preston “P.J.” Dean brings the ball up the floor, shadowed by Lakewood Park’s Brooks Gerke (10) during a Dec. 18 game.
SPORTS IN BRIEF Women’s College Basketball Graber playing at Saint Francis FORT WAYNE — Eastside graduate Taylor Graber is a member of the Saint Francis Cougars women’s basketball team. Graber has appeared in three games, most recently Dec. 18 in a 78-67 win o ver Indiana Tech. She has made one free throw and has one rebound.
Strock playing at Goshen GOSHEN — Eastside graduate Megan Strock is a member of the Goshen College Maple Leafs women’s basketball team. Strock has played in 13 games through Dec. 19, starting four times. She has
scored 67 points, making 6of-25 three-point field goals and 13-of-15 free throws. Strock has 26 rebounds and six assists.
Bowling Eastside bowlers improve to 7-1 ANGOLA — Eastside’s bowling team scored a 14-6 win over Garrett in a Dec. 17 match at Angola. The Blazers improved to 7-1 on the season. The Blazers won only two individual games in each match, but earned five bonus points for accumulating most total pins in both matches. Emilio Chantaca (174, 211) won both games for Eastside. Derek Lilly (182224) and Steven Webb (224159) won one game each. Xavier Orr (159), Briana Marquis (157), Collin
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in the team’s 74-61 win over Roosevelt University Dec. 18.
Men’s College Basketball Diehl playing at Calumet
High School Girls Basketball Lady Blazers to play in Amy Meyer Classic Saturday
WHITING — Eastside graduate Chris Diehl is a member of the Calumet College of St. Joseph Crimson Wave men’s basketball team. Diehl had four points, one assist and two rebounds
BERNE — Eastside’s girls basketball team will play in the second annual Amy Meyer Holiday Classic at South Adams High School Saturday, Dec. 29.
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The Lady Blazers will meet Blackhawk in the first game at 10 a.m. South Adams and Seton Catholic will follow around noon or 20 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The consolation game will begin at 5 p.m., with the championship game at 7 p.m. or 20 minutes after the completion of the first game. Admission is $5 per game or $8 for all day.
To our readers: Eastside winter coaches are encouraged to submit
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SEVENTH-GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
EIGHTH-GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM
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Eastside’s seventh-grade boys bask etball team is show n. In front, from left, are Riley Thompson, Ben Scrock, Aaron Dean, Caleb Ballentine, Seth Burns and Ryan Brock. In back are Remington Cline, Dravin Moore, Jordan Esposito, Andrew Steffen, McCullough Baysden and Spencer Geyer.
STRIKERZ TEAM WINS INDOOR LEAGUE
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Eastside’s eighth-grade boys bask etball team is show n. In front, from left, are Jordan Yoder, Zac Kaiser, David Wallace, Kameron Hoff and Dalton Rieke. In back are manager Kyla Haffner, Brennan Biddle, Conner Dove, Jackson White, Cade Willard, Parker Pringle, Brennan Badman and coach Nate Y oung.
EASTSIDE SPORTS SCHEDULES Varsity Wrestling • At New Haven Invitational, Jan. 5, 9 a.m. • At Antwerp, Ohio with Edgerton, Ohio, Jan. 8, 6:30 p.m. • Westview Invitational, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.
Varsity Bowling • Holiday tournament at Auburn, Dec. 29, 11 a.m. • Central Noble, here, Jan. 7, 4:25 p.m. • Northeast Bowling Conference meet at Kendallville, Jan. 15, 4:25 p.m.
ECHL STANDINGS East ern C onf erenc e A t lant ic D iv. GP W L OL SL P t s GF GA Reading 29 21 7 0 1 43 106 79 Trenton 28 13 11 2 2 30 88 91 Wheeling 27 12 10 2 3 29 78 84 Elmira 28 12 13 1 2 27 86 87 Nort h D ivision GP W L OL SL P t s GF GA Cincinnati 27 17 8 2 0 36 84 71 Toledo 29 16 12 0 1 33 94 81 K OMETS 28 14 12 1 1 30 82 92 Kalamazoo 28 11 14 2 1 25 82 87 Evansville 31 11 17 0 3 25 83 113 Sout h D ivision GP W L OL SL P t s GF GA Greenville 33 19 12 1 1 40 107 100 Gwinnett 30 19 10 1 0 39 83 70 Florida 30 14 10 2 4 34 108 112 S. Carolina 32 13 15 1 3 30 87 97 Orlando 31 12 15 2 2 28 82 97 West ern C onf erenc e Mount ain D iv. GP W L OL SL P t s GF GA Alaska 31 23 8 0 0 46 106 82 Idaho 29 18 7 1 3 40 114 84 Colorado 30 16 11 1 2 35 115 98 Utah 26 11 11 1 3 26 84 104 P ac if ic D ivision GP W L OL SL P t s GF GA Ontario 28 20 7 1 0 41 113 78 Stockton 30 15 9 3 3 36 105 97 Las Vegas 27 12 11 1 3 28 76 80 San Fran. 32 11 17 1 3 26 92 128 Bakersfield 30 7 20 1 2 17 73 116 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Thursday’s Games Florida at Orlando, 7 p.m. Wheeling at Greenville, 7 p.m. S. Carolina at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Reading at Trenton, 7:05 p.m.
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Varsity & Reserve Boys Basketball
• Amy Meyer Holiday Classic at South Adams, Dec. 29, 10 a.m. • DeKalb, here, Jan. 2, 6 p.m. • At Fairfield, Jan. 4, 6 p.m. • NECC tournament, Fairfield, here, Jan. 8, 6 p.m.
• West Noble, here, Dec. 28, 6 p.m. • Fairfield, here, Jan. 5, 6 p.m. • NECC tournament, Fairfield, here, Jan. 8, 6 p.m.
Jr. High Girls Basketball
Jr. High Boys Basketball
• At Lakewood Park, Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m.
• East Noble, here, Jan. 7, 5 p.m.
NEWS IN BRIEF
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The Indiana St rik erz travel softball team won the Plex 1 indoor league and tournament championships. The team finished with a 9-0-1 record. The Strikerz beat Summit City Stealth 18U team 6-0 in the final after a 7-1 win over the Northeast Indiana Matrix 18U team in the semfinals. In front, from left, are Katie Morleand (DeKalb), Donna Bowers (Angola), Molly Marsh (W est Noble), Maddy Fifer (DeKalb) and Lauren Henderson (Angola). In the middle, from left, are Addison Baumle (Wayne Trace, Ohio), Maddy Minehart (Eastside), Madison Snyder (Bishop Dwenger), Ashton Miller (Eastside) and Mackenzie Swary (Wayne Trace). In back, from left, are coaches Chris Ramer , Rob Moreland and Matt Hall. Team members Erin Strock (Eastside) and Allie Gaff (DeKalb), and coach Doug Donaldson are not shown.
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Polar Bear Dip is Monday HAMILTON — The Hamilton Lions will sponsor the 2nd Annual Jack D. Gibson Memorial Scholarship Polar Bear Dip on Monday, Dec. 31. The dip will take place at 2 p.m. at
the public beach on Hamilton Lake. Lions members will be distributing “Observers” badges for a donation to the scholarship fund. Those wishing to participate in the dip are asked to register at the Hamilton Real Estate office just south of the
beach. Donations also may also be sent to Hamilton Lions Club, P.O. Box 412, Hamilton, IN 46742. Checks should be made payable to Hamilton Lions Club. For more information, call Lion Bob Howard at 488-2357 or email bdhoward1@yahoo.com.
Komets win one of three games FORT WAYNE — The Fort Wayne Komets won one game and lost twice in ECHL games played Dec. 20-22. On Dec. 20, the Komets renewed their old IHL rivalry with the Cincinnati Cyclones, losing 4-1. Josh Shalla scored what proved to be the gamewinning goal at 3:25 of the second period, breaking a 11 tie. The Cyclones added two goals in the third. Thomas Beauregard had the only Fort Wayne goal at 13:39 of the first period. Komet goalie Charlie Effinger made 31 saves in that game. Friday, the Komets scored three times in the third period on the way to a 5-3 win at Kalamazoo. Eric Giosa broke a 2-2 tie with his fourth goal of the season at 10:41 of the third. Ryan Lasch added his sixth goal of the year at 15:03, and Beauregard (16) had an empty-net goal with 1:09 to play. Goalie Kenny Reiter stopped 16-of-19 shots for the win. Saturday, the Trenton Titans scored four times in the second period on the
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Komet goalie C harlie Effinger mak es a glove save during Saturday’s game with the Trenton Titans. Looking on are Trenton forward Ian Slater, right, and Komet defenseman Daniel Maggio. The Titans beat the Komets 5-2. way to a 5-2 win over Fort Wayne at Memorial Coliseum. Phil DeSimone broke a 1-1 tie at 6:16 of the second, and Jacob Drewiske’s shorthanded
goal at 13:09 gave the Titans a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Kaleigh Schrock and Brandon Marino (10) had goals for the Komets. Effinger made 29 saves.
Trenton goalie Scott Wedgewood turned aside 39of-41 shots. The Komets (14-12-1-1) host Toledo Thursday, Elmira Saturday and Toledo again on New Year’s Eve.
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BUTLER PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS Butler Public Library 340 S. Broadway • 868-2351 Mon.-Thurs. - 10-7 p.m.; Saturday - 9-1 p.m. butlerpubliclibrary.net
Holiday closings The Butler Public Library will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for the New Year holiday.
Adult reading program The library’s adult winter reading program will return Jan. 7 and will run through Feb. 23. All adult Butler Public Library cardholders who are at least 18 years of age will have the opportunity to earn prizes while reading away those cold winter days. Registration forms and details regarding the winter reading program are available at the circulation desk.
LEGO club Mark your calendars. The library’s LEGO club will meet during Christmas break from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday. The LEGO club is for children in grades K-5.
Simmons. She can help with basic computer skills, as well as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email, Internet and Facebook. Call the library or visit the circulation desk for more information.
1,000 book club The 1,000 book club is aimed at preschool children and their parents. Research has shown children are more successful learning to read if they have had 1,000 books read to them before starting kindergarten. The library has created 100 bags with 10 books each that can be checked out. After a certain numbers of books, children are eligible to earn prizes. Participants do not need a library card to participate. Parents who reside outside of the library’s district can register for a 1,000 book club card to check out the bags.
Facebook The Butler Public Library has several Facebook pages to keep track of latest events and upcoming activities. There are pages for the library, children and teens, along with photos from recent events. Please “like” the library to be able to win prizes in future giveaways.
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Link to Amazon Looking for books to purchase? Go to the Butler Public Library’s Web site first, then clock on its link to Amazon.com. By doing this, the library receives 15 percent of book sales through this link, with no additional cost to book purchasers.
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The library has introduced a book club for children in grades 3-5. There will be opportunities for reading aloud, discussion, fun activities and a snack. The club will meet after school every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the library.
StoryTime sessions have resumed at the library The schedule is as follows: ages 3-5, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, lasting 35-45 minutes, and birth to age 3, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, lasting 20-30 minutes. StoryTime sessions will include stories, songs, games, crafts and fun. Visit the library to register.
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Library visitors may use the library’s wireless hotspot by entering their library card number and last name, the same format as for the public use computers. Users are allowed three hours per day. For more information, please contact the library.
To Our Readers: Information about library programs runs as space is available. Patrons wishing more information are encouraged to visit the library’s website, butlerpubliclibrary.net.
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Steering team members of DeKalb County’s new Career Success Coalition attended their first meeting in Indianapolis on Nov. 29. In front, from left, are Garrett Mayor Tonya Hoeffel, Maria Norman, Judy Sorg and Lori Kaiser of Eastside Junior-Senior High School. In back, from left, are Mike Muter , Rod Knox, John Cox, Lauri Carnahan and Terry Rayle. Missing from the picture is team member Glenda Ervins. The team is recruiting member organizations to assist in increasing the percentage of DeKalb County students accessing and completing skill certifications, military training, apprenticeship programs and two- and four-year degrees.
Protect pets at holidays BUTLER — The DeKalb Humane Society offers the following tips for healthy and happy pets during holidays. • Pets stressed by large numbers of visitors or guests should be provided with a quiet room or an area away from the crowd. Make sure a pet is contained when visitors are coming or leaving so the pet does not accidentally get outside. • Certain treats and foods are toxic to animals. Do not let your dogs eat chocolate. Feeding pets scraps of holiday meals may cause an
upset stomach. Rich and fatty foods are not good for animals and may cause pets to develop pancreatitis. • Holiday decorations can be hazardous. Animals that digest tinsel or the needles of an artificial tree can have intestinal blockage. The needles of a live tree are also indigestible. Angel hair, breakable ornaments and ornament hooks may be harmful. • Some holiday plants, including poinsettias, can cause irritation or illness. The Christmas tree stand
water may be toxic to pets, especially if preservatives are in the water. • Gifts to pets may be dangerous if they are able to swallow small parts or pieces of them. Supervise a pet’s playtime with toys that may be easily crushed or broken. • Above all, try to keep a pet’s routine as normal as possible. Regular exercise is important animals. The DeKalb Humane Shelter, 5221 U.S. 6, Butler, is open from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
• Nickie L. Wells, Garrett, speeding, $234 (ISP); driving while suspended, $239 (AUB). • Sye S. White, Edgerton, Ohio, speeding, $140 (BPD). (BPD) indicates a Butler Police Department ticket; (ISP) indicates an Indiana State Police ticket; (AUB) indicates an Auburn Police Department ticket; (DC) indicates a DeKalb County
Sheriff’s Department ticket; (NCSD) indicates a Noble County Sheriff’s Department ticket; (WPD) indicates a Waterloo Police Department ticket; (AS) indicates an Ashley Police Department ticket; (HP) indicates a Hamilton Police Department ticket; (HUD) indicates a Hudson Police Department ticket; (ICO) indicates an Indiana Conservation Officer ticket.
BUTLER CITY COURT NEWS The following tickets were paid in Butler City Court, Dec. 14-19. The dollar amount at the end of each listing indicates fines, court costs, and civil penalties assessed by the court. Notations in parentheses after each listing represents the agency issuing the ticket. A code to law enforcement agencies follows this report. • Dakota M. Alwine, Auburn, speeding, $152 (DC). • Alex A. Ayers, Bryan, Ohio, speeding, $152 (ISP). • Angela M. Babcock, Auburn, speeding, $152 (DC). • Keith M. Barker, Fort Wayne, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Kristine K. Bellinger, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Justin M. Bogenschutz, Auburn, expired license plate, $130 (AUB). • Candice C. Brown, Garrett, no insurance, $291 (AUB). • Dwight W. Burcham, Volo, Ill., speeding, $146 (BPD). • Kern Butler, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Jared L. Callihan, Butler, possession of K2, $175.50 (BPD). • Kenneth A. Carroll, Hudson, speeding, $146 (ISP). • Zachary M. Chaffins, Auburn, failure to yield at stop sign, $152 (HUD). • Bryan G. Conley, Corunna, speeding, $156 (DC). • Amber M. Cooper, Strasburg, Ohio, expired plates, $131 (AUB). • Erica C. Crebb, Fort Wayne, speeding, $152 (WPD). • Elizabeth A. Cristofolini, St. Joe, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Amanda J. Custer, Garrett, failure to maintain financial responsibility, $289 (DC). • Shannon M. Dircksen, Bryan, Ohio, speeding, $131 (BPD). • Brittney N. Frye, Auburn, disregarding stop sign, $152 (ISP). • Kelly R. Glogas, Auburn, passing school bus while unloading students, $216 (DC). • Arielle R. Graber, Butler, speeding, $146 (ISP). • Jeremy A. Green, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Shane C. Guilford, Bryan, Ohio, disregarding
automatic signal, $152 (ISP). • Christopher S. Hall, St. Louis, Mo., speeding, $146 (ISP). • Kelly C. Hall, LaOtto, no operator’s license in possession, $131 (DC); no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Craig L. Harris, Auburn, speeding, $131 (DC). • Rodney L. Hissong, Butler, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Willie A. Jones, Garrett, speeding, $177 (DC). • Kyle P. Kennedy, Auburn, speeding, $146 (AUB). • Marla K. Kretz, Waterloo, speeding, $131 (DC). • Meranda S. Krontz, Waterloo, operating vehicle without financial responsibility, $291 (AUB); false and fictitious registration, $156 (AUB). • Teata M. Liberty, St. Joe, speeding, $131 (BPD). • Homero Longoria Jr., Bryan, Ohio, speeding, $131 (BPD). • Katie S. McClure, Auburn, speeding, $131 (DC). • Randall E. Mitsch, Hamilton, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Phillip A. Murphy, Shipshewana, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • James W. Perkins, Wolcottville, speeding, $152 (DC). • Christy M. Peterson, Mattawan, Mich., speeding, $131 (DC). • Brittany L. Pineiro, Hamilton, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Keith Potter, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Devin L. Renkenberger, Fort Wayne, speeding, $131 (DC). • Grant M. Richardson, Fort Wayne, speeding, $146 (ISP). • Kassy K. Rollins, Garrett, speeding, $171 (ISP). • David A. Rosswurm, Albion, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Sharayah G. Ruble, Fort Wayne, speeding, $131 (BPD). • Cathy S. Ryan, Waterloo, failure to yield at through highway, $152 (WPD). • Cory M. Sage, Kendallville, speeding, $131 (AUB). • Fredrick E. Shaw, Coldwater, Mich., false report driver’s record of duty status (truck), $216 (ISP). • Bonnie E. Sherer, Fort Wayne, speeding, $152 (ISP).
• Richard L. Short, Fort Wayne, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Jason A. Smith, Auburn, expired plates, $131 (AUB). • Chelsea K. Sparkman, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Christopher A. Stairhime, Hicksville, Ohio, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Kimberly V. Stanley, Fort Wayne, speeding, $152 (DC).
• Tamra E. Troullinos, Coldwater, Mich., unsafe lane movement, $148 (ISP). • Alexander Truong, Fort Wayne, speeding, $171 (ISP). • David Waddle, Warsaw, speeding, $131 (DC). • Nathanial W. Walker, Waterloo, speeding, $146 (ISP). • Randolph J. Warakai, Garrett, speeding, $177 (ISP).
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Interact makes Christmas brighter BY JEFF JONES jeffj@kpcnews.net BUTLER — Making Christmas a little brighter. Students in Eastside High School’s Interact chapter did just that for 12 families — including 37 children — just in time for Christmas. Friday, students distributed food and clothing to the families at their Free4U clothing closet at the school. Each family received a turkey, donated to Interact by employees at Nucor Fastener in St. Joe, plus a box of household cleaning supplies. Every school-age and younger child in those families received socks, underwear, pajamas, a sweat outfit, a shirt and pants, according to Interact sponsors Jane Baker and Diann Everitt. Parents were able to shop for toys for their children and to visit the clothing closet. The families were all within the DeKalb Eastern school district.
Students, donors help needy local families Students and faculty members participated by drawing from an angel tree at school. Dollar General donated toys, the BOUNCE program from DeKalb’s VOICE donated books, while the American Legion Riders, DeKalb Eastern Teachers Association and Nucor Fastener also made important contributions. Eastside’s Interact chapter includes approximately 60 students in grades 9-12.
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East side’s Int erac t c hapt er dist ribut ed f ood and c lot hing Friday afternoon to 12 families, including 37 children. From left are Interact members junior Kelsey Diehl, senior and president Justin Miller and junior Erin Shuman.
Trucker released Monday after 90 days term BY JEFF JONES jeffj@kpcnews.net AUBURN — An Illinois truck driver who recently admitted damaging the Spencerville Covered Bridge in September was sentenced to serve 180 days in jail by DeKalb Superior Court I Judge Kevin Wallace Thursday morning. Gerard Hudson, 47, of Waukegan, pleaded guilty in a Dec. 12 hearing to
criminal mischief with damage more than $2,500, a Class D felony, as part of a plea agreement. Thursday, Wallace accepted the plea agreement and ordered Hudson to serve 1-1/2 years in the DeKalb County Jail, suspending all but 180 days. With good behavior — which earns two days’ credit for every day served — Hudson was released at 5
a.m. Monday according to jail officials, which was 90 days since he was incarcerated at the jail after the Sept. 26 incident. Hudson Hudson appeared in court Thursday wearing an orange, hooded sweatshirt and orange ski cap over his black-
and-white-striped jail apparel. “I’m sorry about hitting the bridge,” Hudson told Wallace. “I didn’t mean for that to happen. I guess I w as fatigued from being on the road for so many days.” Hudson drove a 1998 Volvo semi tractor and trailer over the 1873 bridge, demolishing several 6-by-6-inch crossbeams and roof trusses and destroying the bridge’s east
approach sign and facade. The cost of repairs to the bridge, which is owned by DeKalb County, are estimated to exceed $100,000, according to statements made in Hudson’s Dec. 12 hearing. In addition to his sentence, Hudson was placed on probation for 1-1/2 years, to end March 26, 2014. Wallace also ordered Hudson to pay any
restitution for bridge damage not covered by the insurance of Hudson’s employer or by DeKalb County’s insurance provider. Wallace also ordered Hudson to pay $166 in court costs. If Hudson does not commit any future offenses while on probation, Wallace said he would consider reducing the conviction from a Class D felony to a Class A misdemeanor.
Two charged in robbery Blue lights honor police BY MATT GETTS mattg@kpcnews.net AUBURN — Police arrested two men Saturday afternoon in conjunction with an armed robbery early Saturday morning at an Auburn convenience store. Taylor D.E. McBee, 22, and Derek W. Rowe, 26, were booked into the DeKalb County Jail on charges of armed robbery, a Class B felony, according to Auburn Police Department Detective Stacy Sexton. Both are being held on $10,000 bond. McBee had been living in the Auburn area, but originally lived in Florida,
Sexton said. Rowe is from rural Auburn. A witness told police that at 3:15 a.m., a man went into the Valero/Auburn Pride convenience store, 1902 S. Wayne St., and brandished a revolver. The man demanded cash and left the store with a small sum of money, Sexton said. Shortly before noon Saturday, someone reported two suspicious people at Martin’s Tavern, 115 N. Randolph St., Garrett. Officers from the Garrett Police Department went to the tavern and found McBee and Rowe. Garrett officers called Auburn Police and
said one of the men had a revolver in his truck. Auburn Police Patrolman Jeremy Heffelfinger went to Garrett and received consent to search the truck. Inside the truck, Heffelfinger found clothing allegedly used in the armed robbery. Sexton interviewed both suspects. Police allege McBee went into the convenience store with a gun, while Rowe served as the driver and lookout. Sexton credited good communication between police departments with helping solve the case so quickly.
License from Page 1 his department has been called to Life’s A Beach more than two dozen times, including responses to approximately a dozen fights. According to Nichols, none of the other establishments that serve alcohol on premises in Butler — Collins Tavern, the Eagles and the American Legion post — has had a single instance of officers being called during that same time period. The Bowkers’ attorney was unable to attend the meeting due to a conflict, Tackett said.
The renewal for Life’s A Beach bar will now be discussed at 8:30 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2013, in the Commissioners Court at the DeKalb County Courthouse. If a third continuance is needed, the matter automatically is sent to be heard by the state board, Tackett said. In response to a question from a spectator at the Dec. 18 meeting, Tackett said a person can have a felony record and still hold a liquor license. Nathan Bowker, 38, pleaded guilty to possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana during a DeKalb
Superior Court I hearing Dec. 12. Bowker’s guilty plea was the result of a plea agreement that capped any executed sentence at 60 days. Judge Kevin Wallace took the plea agreement under advisement and scheduled a sentencing hearing for Jan. 17, 2013. In actions taken Dec. 18, the DeKalb Alcoholic Beverage Board approved license renewals for Shorty’s Steakhouse, Martin’s Tavern and Garrett County Club in Garrett; Auburn Bowl and Hampton Inn in Auburn and the Party Store in Waterloo.
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. (COPS) is again promoting Project Blue Light during the holiday season as a visual display of support and gratitude for the men and women who serve as the peacekeepers in our communities. The blue lights also shine in honor of the peacekeepers that have made the supreme sacrifice in the performance of their duties, said Jess Jessups, who serves as chaplain for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department. The color blue is associated with la w enforcement. The color blue is also symbolic of peace. By displaying blue lights during the holidays we can send a dual message — that we support America’s peacekeepers and that we hope the coming year will be a year of peace. Project Blue Light began in 1988 when the surviving mother-in-law of a Philadelphia police officer killed in the line of duty told COPS that she would have two blue
lights in her window for the holidays, one in memory of her son-in-law and one in memory of her daughter, the officer’s widow, who had been killed in a car crash that year. COPS adopted this idea as w ay that everyone could honor the officers who serve and protect us while remembering those who have been killed in the line of duty. One single blue light in a window makes such a dramatic and important statement. This can also be taken a step further. Homes, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and government buildings can be decorated with blue lights. COPS is a national 501(c)(3) organization that provides resources to help the survivors of officers killed in the line of duty be gin rebuilding their shattered lives. Project Blue Light burns bright in the hearts of the o ver 16,000 surviving families who comprise the COPS membership.
Kruse from Page 1 in.gov/legislative/senate_rep ublicans/6074.htm. Requests also may be emailed to Senator.Kruse@iga.in.gov or by mail to: State Sen. Dennis Kruse, Indiana Senate, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. All requests should include the student’s name, address, home telephone number, age and school affiliation. Friends wanting to page on the same day should send requests together. Kruse said specific date
requests will be considered, but may not be possible. The Senate’s page office will confirm the scheduled dates after processing requests. Participating as a page counts as an excused absence from school, Kruse said. Pages must arrive at the Statehouse by 8:30 a.m. to begin their orientation. They will tour the historic Statehouse and observe legislative proceedings in committee rooms or the
Senate Chamber. Parents are responsible for pages’ transportation to and from the Statehouse, each page should plan on bringing a lunch or money to buy a meal. Food may be purchased at the Government Center Cafeteria, Circle Centre Mall or one of the many downtown restaurants near the Statehouse. For more information on the Senate page program, visit Kruse’s website at in.gov/senator.kruse or call 800-382-9467.
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the Middle East, recent attacks on U.S. embassies, and Muslims’ angry reactions to an anti-Islam video posted online. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ava Dustin said Linn told his son tw o weeks before the fire that he wanted
to burn down the mosque. Linn said he started to have second thoughts when he drove home. “Coming back, I thought, ‘What in the heck did I do?’ “I feel bad I did it,” he said. “It’s a little too late now.”
POLICE REPORTS Police make arrests • Robert L. Slone, 51, of the 500 block of Washington Street, St. Joe, was arrested at 12:42 p.m. Dec. 17 by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant from the Indiana Parole Office for an alleged parole violation. • Jack Edward Mitchell, 27, of the of the 2500 block of C.R. 75, Butler , was arrested at 4:12 a.m. Dec. 18 by Indiana State Police on a charge of being a habitual traffic violator, a Class D felony. • Misty Lung (McCloskey), 27, of the 100 block of South Broadway, Butler, was arrested at 2:27 p.m. Dec. 19 by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s
Department on a warrant alleging a probation violation. • Dawn M. Mercer, 40, of the 100 block of North Ivy Lane, Butler, was arrested at 1:48 a.m. by Butler Police on a charge of battery, resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. • Derrick McHale, 20, of the 100 block of East Monroe Street, Butler, was arrested at 3:12 a.m. Dec. 21 by Butler Police on a warrant alleging driving while suspended with a previous offense. • Adam J. Geiger, 30, of the 300 block of Antwerp Drive, Hicksville, Ohio, was arrested at 11:52 p.m. Dec. 21 by Butler Police on a body attachment from DeKalb County alleging contempt of court. He was being held
on $850 cash-only bond. • Matthew R. Orr, 18, of the 100 block of South Broadway, Butler, was arrested at 4:24 a.m. Dec. 22 by Butler Police on charges of battery, a Class B misdemeanor, and resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. He was being held on $1,500 bond.
Vehicle strikes deer BUTLER — Colton D. Hein, 17, of the 4000 block of East Church Street, Hamilton, was traveling south in the 2400 block of S.R. 1 at 8 p.m. Dec. 22 when he struck a deer in the roadw ay. Police estimated damage to Hein’s 2005 GMC Envoy to be between $2,501-$5,000.