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The Garrett Clipper An edition of The
MONDAY OCTOBER 28, 2013
VOL. 127 ISSUE #86 On the web at: kpcnews.com
75 cents Garrett, Indiana Established in 1885
Dollar store plans revealed 9,100-sq.ft. store proposed By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — The Garrett Plan Commission Tuesday moved forward on development plans for a proposed Dollar General Store on Garrett’s south side. Andrew Rossell, P.E. of Seven Generations Architecture & Engineering of Benton Harbor, Mich. presented information for a
proposed 9,100-square-foot retail store to be constructed on 2.16 acres on ground in the 1300 block of South Randolph St., just north of its current rented location in Garrett Plaza. Rossell said the project will include a typical sideways prototype, split-face block front with steel parapet and steel sides and rear, 30 parking spaces, drive
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aisles and heavy duty pavement for semi-truck access. Plans have been submitted to the Indiana Department of Transportation for access from Randolph Street, which is S.R. 327, to extend the exit for a right turn lane, Rossell said. The project will use city water, sewer and electricity. City planner Milton Otero presented recommendations from the DeKalb County Drainage Board for the development that borders a wetland area, stipulating
as much water from the site be directed to a detention pond, and that the discharge from the pond be limited to the two-year pre-developed run off of the entire site directed to the pond. The drainage board also recommended the common council give written approval they are ready to accept the water through the city’s park and wetland area, and that the city understands this could cause additional problems in an area already prone to flooding. Rossell said plans call for
GARRETT — The GarrettKeyser-Butler school board will meet in regular session Monday at 6 p.m. in high school room 120. Agenda items include recommendations to approve: • 2014 school budget; • Superintendent employment contract; • Anti-Bully Policy #3067, first reading; • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act resolution; • Dennis Stockdale, Tonya Weaver, Matt Smith, Lucas Fielden and Kristi Surfus to attend the AASA National Conference on Education located in Nashville, Tenn. from Feb. 13-15, 2014; • Martin Riley Architects-Engineers proposal for roof consulting services for the J.E Ober and old section of the high school; • 2013-2014 Title I & 2013-2014 NESP grant awards; • FFA National Convention field trip in Louisville, Ky. from Oct. 30-Nov. 2, 2013; and • A proposal offering criminal justice course at Garrett High School.
Photos by Sue Carpenter
ABOVE — Sixteen dogs competed in Saturday’s Small Dog Dash as part of Garrett Public Library’s annual Fall Fest in Feick Park. From left are fourthplace winner Nina, a Shih Tzu owned by Paul and Lisa Walb; third place finisher Chloe, a mixed-breed rescue dog with owner Mary Schendel; runner-up Lilly, a Schnoodle owned by Barb and Dave Thiel; and winner Lucy, a Yorkie owned by Eric and Kristina Hathaway.
City lists Halloween hours GARRETT — Trick-or-treat in Garrett will be Thursday, Oct. 31 in downtown from 4-5 p.m. and citywide from 5-7 p.m.
AT LEFT —Lillian Hennessy, 5, and Zoa Fitzcharles, 7, decorate cookies at a booth sponsored by Alliance Industries during Saturday’s Fall Fest at Feick Park.
GMS poinsettia sales end Wednesday
Garden club seeks fresh pine branches GARRETT — The Garrett Garden Club members will be decorating for winter early in November and will be in need of fresh pine branches. Anyone planning to cut down or trim a pine tree or evergreen shrub in late October is asked to contact The Flower Pot at 357-0052 to arrange for pick up.
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WorkOne offers free job search workshops
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G-K-B school board to meet tonight
GARRETT —Garrett Middle School is holding its annual poinsettia fundraiser through Wednesday, Oct. 30. Each poinsettia arrives in a six-inch pot measuring about 15 inches tall by 15 inches across. Plants are wrapped in a decorative pot cover. Standard color poinsettias in red, white, pink or marble cost $11 each. Painted colors including Skydive Blue, Purple Star, Fuchsia Fascination and Chameleon Blue cost $12 apiece. Plants will arrive the week of Dec. 2. Middle school students will be taking orders this week. Orders can also be placed by contacting Mary Schendel at the school office, 357-5745.
soil to be raised six feet at the back of the building. A detention pond about 3-foot deep is in the development plan. City Attorney Dan Brinkerhoff asked if any estimate could be made on the amount of water that could be released on the back side of the project. DeKalb County Surveyor Mike Kline said that was a “good question.” He noted the drainage could not be directed into the city
AUBURN — WorkOne Northeast career centers in Fort Wayne, Auburn and Marion will offer a free series of workshops in early November that will assist people in their job searches. The workshops include: • “I’ve Got Skills/Resume Development” from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Auburn WorkOne center, 936 W. 15th St. • “Resume Development” from 1-3 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Fort Wayne WorkOne center, 201 E. Rudisill Blvd, Suite 102. • “Interviewing” from 10-11 a.m. and “Secrets of Job Applications” from 12:30-2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Marion WorkOne center, 850 N. Miller Ave. “Creating an effective resume or performing well during job interviews can make a big difference in someone’s chances of landing employment, especially in our increasingly competitive job market,” said Rick Farrant, spokesman for the Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce WorkOne, Page 5
Holiday bazaar to benefit St. Martin’s Healthcare WATERLOO — A Holiday Extravaganza to benefit St. Martin’s Healthcare is planned for Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Classic City Center (CCC) across C.R. 427 from DeKalb High School. The bazaar-type atmosphere will include many vendors from home-based businesses for one-stop holiday shopping, including Lia Sophia, Heart Inspired Knit & Crocheted items, Bill’s Best Appetizer Jams, Tastefully Simple,
Grace Adele Purses, Scentsy, Avon, Heavenly Creations, 31 Gifts, Creations by Barbara, Super Duper Sales, Mary Kay, It Works, Creative Comedy and Doterrra Essential Oils. Additional vendors will be Pampered Chef, Perfectly Posh, Pink Zebra, Oragami Owl, Perfect Vision Design, Pop Cotton Gourmet Popcorn, Gold Canyon Candles & Crafts, Dress Up Adventures, Think Big, TouchStone
Crystal, Tupperware, Self-Image, Party Light, Simply Fun Toys & Games, Paparazzi Jewelry & Accessories, Stampin’ Up, Dutch Heritage Catering, Makin’ Ya Smile Resin Jewelry, Rainbow Art Cards & Gifts, Heavenly Gems by Catherine, and other specialty products. A luncheon with pies from Dutch Heritage Baking will also be served by the volunteers at St. Martin’s Healthcare.
St. Martin’s Healthcare opened in 2005 to serve the uninsured in DeKalb County. During 2012, the clinic documented more than 7,200 visits for health care, dental and prescription help. In March of 2013, the clinic suffered a fire that displaced services to DeKalb Health in Auburn. St. Martin’s is in the process of moving back to its Garrett site at 1359 South Randolph St. and will reopen Nov. 4 with regular clinic hours.
Groundbreaking set for Draft Animal Museum AUBURN — The DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, Nov. 3, at 1 p.m. for a Draft Animal Museum at its farm at 5873 C.R. 427 south of Auburn The event is open to the public and will feature horsedrawn wagon rides on the farm, antique equipment displays and information about the new facility being built at the site. The DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association consists of a group of individuals who believe in the past, present and future purpose of draft animals. For more than 74 years, the association has worked to educate the general public about the usefulness of draft animals in society. The association’s work has been accomplished through public service educational programs, demonstrations, draft animal shows, funeral service assistance, 4-H club involvement and horsedrawn services for both public and private
events covering all 12 months of the calendar year. The activities are conducted by volunteer association members in and around northeast Indiana. Donations received from both public and private groups in support of the association’s goals, membership dues, and donations for services performed by volunteer members make up the funding source of the association’s activities. The association provides both monetary and services support to other not-for-profit organizations in northeast Indiana. In 2010, the association began a fundraising campaign with a goal of purchasing land and erecting a home base in the form of a Draft Animal Museum. The association said the museum will reach out to the general public and advance its mission, building an educated understanding of the true value of the draft animal in the past and in today’s fast-paced society.
Sue Carpenter
George Kukenberg holds the reins of a mule while Stu Harshman, not shown, provides a narrative during a program by the DeKalb Horsemen’s Association Saturday at Feick Park in Garrett.