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NEWS IN BRIEF Pep rally, parent teacher meetings at J.E. Ober
Garrett High School senior Molly Wilhelm, center, won the title of Miss Garrett 2013 at the conclusion of a pageant Saturday night in the Performing Arts Center. Michaela Scherer, right, was first runnerup, Katie Hunkler, left, was second runner-up.
National Night Out set Tuesday
City meetings moved to Westside Park GARRETT — As part of National Night Out in Garrett Tuesday, the Board of Works and City Council meetings will be held in the Westside Park pavilion starting at 5:30 p.m.
GHS guidance office open this week GARRETT — Garrett High School guidance office will be open Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 5-7 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. for necessary schedule changes or new students. Before coming to the school please review your schedule on Powerschool as changes may have been made. New students not living in the Garrett-Keyser-Butler School district must start registration process at the superintendent’s office on East Warfield Street.
Project to close South Indiana AUBURN — The Auburn Street Department said South Indiana Avenue, from Seventh to Fifteenth streets, will be closed on these dates: • Monday and Tuesday due to paving. The Street Department is asking residents to not park on the street on these dates.
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Wilhelm is Miss Garrett
GARRETT — J.E. Ober Elementary School in Garrett will be holding a Back to School Pep Rally on Thursday, Aug. 8 in the Bateman Gym from 5:30-6 p.m. Parent-teacher meetings will be held following the pep rally. Parents who have children in grades K-2 will meet in their children’s classrooms from 6:15-6:45 p.m. Parents who have children in grades 3-5 will meet in their children’s classrooms from 6:45-7:15 p.m. While parents are attending the meeting, children will be entertained by several Ober staff members. Immediately following the grades 3-5 parent-teacher meeting, a presentation, “Personalized Learning at J,E, Ober” will be shown in the Performing Arts Center. All parents are encouraged to attend.
GARRETT — Garrett neighborhoods are invited to join with thousands nationwide to celebrate the 30th National Night Out crime and drug prevention event on Tuesday. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the City of Garrett. More than 15,700 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world are expected to participate this year. From 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, Garrett residents are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police. The Garrett Police Department invites neighborhoods to host events such as block parties and cookouts, visits from the police, contests, youth activities and anti-crime rallies. People may contact the Garrett Police Department with any questions at 357-5151 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Sue Carpenter
Four contestants were presented caption awards at Saturday’s pageant. From left are evening gown winner Kiersten Jarnigan; shorts competition winner Alyssa Patterson; Precious
Moments winner Jacquelyne Zahner; and talent award winner Olivia Ruble. Zahner also won the People’s Choice Award voted on by the audience.
By Sue Carpenter suec@kpcnews.net GARRETT — Molly Wilhelm won the title of Miss Garrett 2013 at the conclusion of a three-hour pageant Saturday night in the Performing Arts Center. Miss Garrett 2012, Shai Greuter placed the crown on the Garrett senior’s head. Wilhelm then took her first walk across the stage as the 52nd Miss Garrett to a standing ovation from the audience. She was presented a bouquet of purple silk roses, a trophy and gifts from many local businesses and organizations as the winner of the pageant. Wilhelm performed a dance to “On the Floor” by Jennifer Lopez during the talent portion of the judging, wearing a shimmery gold and black dance costume. She wore a pale pink strapless gown with rhinestone trim and train for the evening gown competition. The new Miss Garrett is the daughter of Tom and Teresa Wilhelm. She enjoys cheerleading, dance, 4-H, playing tennis and volunteering at the food bank. She plans to attend graduate college, attend graduate school and eventually obtain a doctorate degree Wilhelm was sponsored by The Hair Shed. Michaela Scherer was named Miss Garrett First Runner-up. She was presented a trophy by last year’s first runner-up, McKenzie Conn. Scherer performed a jazz dance to “Runaway Baby” by Bruno Mars, wearing a sparkly red halter top and black boy shorts for her talent. She wore a bright pink strapless gown with sequins on the bodice for the evening gown portion of the program. She is the daughter of Doug and Beth Scherer and was sponsored by Lila’s Nail Spa. Pageant, Page 5
West Nile virus found in county AUBURN — This summer’s first sign of West Nile virus in DeKalb County has arrived, the DeKalb County Health Department said Friday. A sample pool of mosquitoes collected July 17 in the county by the Indiana State Department of Health has tested positive for the virus, said Bernie Sukala, the county’s environmental health specialist. Sukala said mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus tend to lay their eggs in ditches and catchbasins with high organic matter, septic system discharge sites, unused wading and swimming pools,
vehicle tires and other containers of water. Most people — about 80 percent — of people who are bitten by infected mosquitoes will have little or no symptoms, Sukala said. More than 19 percent will experience a relatively mild illness or fever. Fewer than 1 percent will be susceptible to one of the more severe forms of the disease, which may result in encephalitis — an inflammation of the brain — or meningitis, an inflammation of the tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord. Animals also can be infected with West Nile virus. Sukala said to avoid being bitten
by mosquitoes, people should avoid heavily wooded areas or tall weeds, if possible. For people who must be outside during the periods from dusk to dawn, or in heavily shaded areas, Sukala offered these tips: • Make sure to use an effective mosquito repellent. • Make sure all windows and doors have screens that are in good repair. • Frequently empty containers of water around residences. • Make sure any ponds on a property contain fish or frogs that eat mosquito larvae. • Keep tall weeds and overgrown
areas to a minimum. • Place any tires without rims so that they cannot collect water, or dispose of them properly. Sukala said the Indiana State Department of Health no longer accepts birds for testing related to West Nile virus. Instead, the department now sets up sample sites in each county to collect mosquitoes for testing. Its site in DeKalb County tested positive, indicating that the virus is active in the area. Anyone with questions about West Nile virus may contact the DeKalb County Health Department, 220 E. Seventh St., Auburn, phone 925-2090.
Pianos on the Square program begins this week Four pianos installed in Garrett BY KATHRYN BASSETT kbassett@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — From curious children to talented musicians, the Auburn Arts Commission, Inc., invites anyone and everyone to tickle the ivories on the pianos set out across DeKalb County as part of Pianos on the Square. The free, interactive, outdoor event runs through Sept. 15 and features decorated pianos all over Auburn, Butler, Waterloo and Garrett. Clubs, organizations and individuals have decorated the pianos and the public is encouraged to play them. Pianos on the Square also will present free outdoor concerts and recitals, films, a musical, play reading and lecture in Auburn. Additional events will be held in Butler, Garrett and Waterloo. “Some are done. Some are started. Some are not started yet,” said Nina Bennett who has coordinated the decorating of the Auburn pianos. “Decorating could continue through the summer and be progressive over six weeks.” A baby grand piano takes center stage on the west side of the DeKalb County Courthouse. The piano, which was donated for the exhibit by the Auburn Presbyterian Church, will be decorated Sue Carpenter by the nonprofit Auburn revitalization group ADAC, with Auburn’s revitalization as the theme. Pictures of changes and improvements to buildings Tracy Crocker puts the finishing touches on an upright piano in front of the Garrett Public Library Friday afternoon. The piano’s theme is from Dr. Seuss Pianos, Page 5 books.