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The Garrett Clipper An edition of The
MONDAY JULY 29, 2013
VOL. 127 ISSUE #60 On the web at: kpcnews.com
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Garrett adding JAG program Provides encourages students to stay in school, graduate
By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — A program to keep junior and senior students in school through graduation will be offered at Garrett this year. The Jobs of America’s Graduates (JAG) is a school-to-career program implemented in 700 high schools, alternative schools, community colleges and middle schools in the U.S. The program not only encourages students to continue through graduation, it provides work-based learning experiences that will lead to career-advancement opportunities, or to enroll in a post-secondary
institution that leads to a rewarding career. Edmond O’Neal from the Regional Workforce Investment Board and Rachel Bryan from Community Action of Northeast Indiana presented the program at Monday’s meeting of the school board. O’Neal said 55 JAG programs were operational in Indiana last year, with 80 expected this fall. The program is completely funded through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, he said. The program not only provides support academically, but also
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personally and financially. Bryant noted the program is considered an elective class. The course emphasizes attendance, she said. “Sometimes the biggest struggle is coming to school,” she said. The program also includes “dress for success” days, with funding available to purchase appropriate attire for the day, and for job interviews. Students will have an advocate/ job specialist and childcare will be provided for teen parents. Learning Center director Greg Myers said the childcare issue happens “more often than you
think,” for some students. Bryant said students work with a job specialist for 12 months. Students will have a paid work experience, be out in the community and perform internships paid by CANI. The selection process for the program was formerly based on income, according to Bryant. They will be targeting a cross-section of students, including high honor students, some who might be behind a few credits, and those who are considered strongly at JAG, Page 6
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Miss Garrett Pageant marking 52nd year GARRETT — Tickets for the 52nd annual Miss Garrett Pageant are on sale at the Garrett-KeyserButler School District Superintendent’s office at 900 East Warfield St. All tickets are reserved seating for $8 each. The pageant will begin promptly at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 in the Performing Arts Center. If available, tickets will be sold at the door the night of the pageant beginning at 6 p.m. Fifteen Garrett High School seniors will participate in this year’s pageant. They are Bridget Chisholm, Alexis Obenauer, Kiersten Jarnagin, Michaela Scherer, Jacquelyne Zahner, MacKenzie Davis, Katelynn Butler, Jennifer Cleveland, Danielle Conley, Molly Wilhelm, Olivia Ruble, Hayley Hall, Katie Hunkler, Alyssa Patterson and Taya Firestone. Previous winners: 2012 Shai Greuter 2011 Casandra Griffith 2010 Becca Christensen 2009 Kaitlin Karr 2008 Delena Halferty 2007 Brianne Goe 2006 Ashley Cole 2005 Courtney Wigginton 2004 Kelli Dove 2003 Lindsay Weller 2002 Lyndsay Carnahan 2001 Erin Dove 2000 Jehan Abubakr 1999 Jackie Carpenter 1998 Sarah Hyde 1997 Liz Snodderly 1996 Jennifer Blotkamp 1995 Jenny Davis 1994 Kelly Smith 1993 Carrie Culler 1992 Rachel Conn 1991 Kara Brinkerhoff 1990 Catina Hart 1989 Mary Kuykendall 1988 Jamie Witherspoon 1987 Tammy Davidson 1986 Lori Williams 1985 Kathy Hixson 1984 Nina Tschebykin 1983 Debbie Young 1982 Kami Oster 1981 Joy Hixson 1980 Beth VanZile 1979 Jodi Piety 1978 Tammi Piety 1977 Tammy Nierman 1976 Susan Griffin 1975 Janet Walton 1974 Pam Kinsey 1973 Debbie Diederich 1972 Janice Dove 1971 Shelia Lillie 1970 Mary Kay Clark 1969 Nancy McKee 1968 Fran Cleland 1967 Melanie Ann Smith 1966 Tina Wysong 1965 Cathy Barcus 1964 Janice Casey 1963 Marilee Hughes 1962 Karen Wade 1961 Becky Teders
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Members of the Garrett High School Class of 1963 gathered for the annual Alumni Reunion Luncheon on July 20 in the middle school cafeteria. In front, from left, are Susie (Livergood) Freed, Sandy (Sithen) Kobiela, Annetta (Davis) Matthews, Pam Wasson, Sharon (Graham) Weaver, Jeanne (Menges) Shaw, Susie (Refner) Ludwig and Darryl Whittington. In the second row are John Mitchell, Carl Hixson, Bill Kobiela, Keitha (Griffin) Bilbie, Leonard Steward, June (Harding) Ennis, Bob Snook, Sharon (James) Clark, Mary (Lepley) Baughman, Tom Funk, Jennie (Kelham) DePaolo, Arlene (Carper) Knott, Steve Fike and Danny Hollinger.
Fire destroys rural garage By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — A fire completely destroyed a garage in rural Garrett Thursday afternoon. The LaOtto Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene in the 3900 block of S.R. 327 south of Garrett at 3:19 p.m. Upon arrival about nine minutes later, firefighters found the garage fully involved, according to Assistant LaOtto Fire Chief Stone Oplinger. The fire was brought under control in 15 minutes. A nearby single story home was not involved in the fire, but firefighters removed siding to ensure it was safe. Homeowner Steve VanAllen was not home at the time of the fire, according to Oplinger. Investigators Friday could not determine a cause of the fire due to the extensive damage. Neighbor Mike Miller said the homeowners had been burning trash in a nearby fire pit earlier in the day. Oplinger said some miscella-
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Firefighters from five area departments responded to a garage fire in the 6900 block of S.R. 327 south of Garrett Thursday afternoon. Here, Garrett firefighters spray water on the blaze. nous hand tools and other small items inside the garage were destroyed, but it did not contain any vehicles. He could not give an estimate of damage. Four area fire departments also responded to the scene with manpower and tankers, including
Jackson Township, Garrett, Huntertown, and Northeast; plus the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department. No injuries were reported, Oplinger said. Firefighters remained on the scene until after 5 p.m., he added.
Animal shelter needs roof repair By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com BUTLER — A ceiling above the dog kennel at the DeKalb County Animal Shelter has burst open, forcing the agency to scramble for help to repair the damage. Shelter manager Anna Feller said a slow leak in the roof of the building at 5221 U.S. 6, west of Butler, saturated the ceiling above a kennel that houses more than 30 dogs, and it burst this week. Feller said a section of the ceiling is in danger of falling in on the kennel. A contractor visited the shelter Thursday at no cost and cut away the compromised ceiling, Feller said. The contractor applied plastic around the hole as a stop-gap measure before he can make complete repairs, she said. A roofer is scheduled to come to the building to address the leak, Feller said. Animal shelter, Page 6
Local hair studio marks first-year anniversary By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT —Color Me Happy Hair Studio is marking its first anniversary in Garrett this month. Owner Cindy (Charles) Kruver opened the salon in July of last year at 1337 S. Randolph St. Services include hair care, facials, manicures and pedicures and waxing. Kruver said hair color is her favorite service, specializing in all types of color and techniques. She is a graduate of Garrett High School and completed her cosmetology degree with honors at Ravenscroft Beauty College in Fort Wayne. The salon is decorated with amethyst and black — she loves the color purple.
Color Me Happy Hair Studio is open Tuesday through Saturday — hours vary from day-to-day. Appointments can be made earlier or later in the day. “I try to be accommodating,” she said. Walk-ins are welcome. Kruver said she really enjoys the business. “Nothing is better than making people feel good about themselves,” she said. She is offering kids haircuts for $11 and specials on mani/peds. Visa, Mastercard, cash and checks are accepted. Appointments can be made by phoning 357-9711, or follow on Facebook, Color Me Happy Hair Studio.
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Cindy Kruver is celebrating the first anniversary of Color Me Happy Hair Studio in Garrett.