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NEWS IN BRIEF Special Olympics Indiana to host Whitley call-out meeting tonight Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — Special Olympics Indiana will host an exploratory meeting Thursday to discuss the development of a local program in Whitley County. All are invited to attend and participate in the discussion, which will be held at the Whitley County Family YMCA in Columbia City, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16. Special Olympics Indiana serves more than 13,000 people with intellectual disabilities each year, and is active in more than three quarters of the state’s 92 counties. With a goal of reaching at least 15,000 by 2019, the organization is working to identify previously unserved areas and to establish volunteer management teams tasked with organizing practices and competitions at the county level.

Wesley Chapel UMC to host Harvest Supper Staff reports

CHURUBUSCO — Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church will host a harvest supper 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the church, 13733 Wesley Chapel Road, Churubusco. The meal includes chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, salad and a dessert — for a free-will donation. Money raised from the meal will be give to missions that the church supports.

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COLUMBIA CITY — For the first time since its inception eight years ago, a local runner won the Columbia City Veterans Marathon. Brenden Zoltek is a 2012 Columbia City High School graduate and won the 26.2mile race — his first ever marathon.

Zoltek began his running career in sixth grade at Indian Springs Middle School, with his mother, Krystal, and Gary Bird as coaches. Bird and his wife, Joann, were the ones who started the Veterans Marathon, and are owners of Running Around Screen Printing — a shop in downtown Columbia City.

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Zoltek works for Running Around Screen Printing, which sponsored his entry fee for the race. “Joann is a huge supporter of me and knew I wanted to run the marathon,” Zoltek said. Zoltek’s main goal wasn’t to win the marathon, but to finish with a qualifying time to advance to the Boston Marathon. The

qualifying time for Boston is typically about 3:05, but Zoltek’s goal was 2:45. He finished in 2:47. Zoltek had been running 18-mile workouts for three weeks leading up to the marathon. “I got through 18 miles and kept saying, this is unknown territory — it could have been great or I could have done worse than

I expected,” Zoltek said. “I was happy with how I finished.” Zoltek tried to keep a steady, 6:30-mile pace. He thought if he could hold that pace for 18 miles, he could do it for 26.2. The cooler weather Saturday slowed him down in the last two miles, as his See MARATHON, Page 7

CC spellers are repeat state champs By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City High School’s Spell Bowl team’s performance Saturday spelled victory when it defended its state championship title at Purdue University. It’s the first time in CCHS history that the school won back-to-back titles. Last year was the first time CCHS won since 1988. The team is led by Dennis Beckner, who began as an Indian Springs Middle School coach 12 years ago. When the position at CCHS became available three years ago, Beckner stepped in to take it. The team made an appearance at the state final each of those three years, placing seventh three years ago and winning the last two. Three of the seniors on the CCHS team started See SPELLERS, Page 7

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Columbia City High School’s Spell Bowl team won the state championship at Purdue University Saturday. Pictured from left are Lenah Beck, Karen Cheng, Coach Dennis Beckner, Kennedy Arntz, Eric Burkholder, Maizey Foreman, Eric Yager, Josh Mattes, Humzah Qureshi and Jaeden Roussey.

Businesses, school leaders consider work ethic certification By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

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COLUMBIA CITY — What makes a good employee? Business and academic leaders came together last week for a Whitley Works luncheon to discuss a potential partnership between schools and businesses — a certification that gives students the opportunity to prove their worth as an employee. While letter grades are important in proving intelligence, a work ethic certification would show the student’s character, which many argue is equally, if not more, important. Whitley Works’ Talent Development Director Lori Heuer, in partnership with local school districts and the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce,

hosted Andrew Melvin, superintendent of the Greater Clark Community School Corp. Clark County schools implemented a successful “PRIDE” program, a joined effort of businesses and schools to encourage character growth. PRIDE stands for persistence, respectfulness, initiative, dependability and efficiency. The program is becoming popular in many other school districts across the state, and a similar program could be formed in Whitley County. Melin argues that the focus should be all on academics. “If we don’t have a community full of pride and character, it doesn’t matter how smart we are,” Melin said. “I would

rather be part of an organization full of people with good character.” Students are assessed in each area of the PRIDE program: Persistence: student completes the task at hand regardless of the obstacles that occur. For example, students need minimal supervision, consistently completes assignments, willingness to re-work when necessary, maximizes available resources. Respectfulness: student demonstrates and promotes a spirit of cooperation within and outside the classroom. For example, a the student interacts effectively with others, offers assistance to peers, completes a minimum of six hours of community service See WORKS, Page 7

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Sixth annual Christmas Parade set for Nov. 24 Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — Volunteers are busy planning the sixth annual Whitley County Christmas Parade for 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, and coordinators are anticipating a large, excited crowd awaiting Santa’s arrival in downtown Columbia City. The parade, featuring illuminated floats and walking units, will lineup near Eagle Tech

Academy, heading south on Walnut Street, east on Van Buren Street and then south at the corner of Chauncey and Van Buren streets. Santa will, of course, be the featured parade participant — arriving in surprise fashion to delight the young and young at heart as he does each year. Will he arrive by horse and carriage? Via an antique tractor? On a snowmobile? It’s

all a surprise that won’t be revealed until parade night. As soon as Santa arrives at his house, located at the corner of Chauncey and Van Buren streets, a tree-lighting ceremony will begin. The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, located at 128 W. Van Buren St., will offer refreshments and an activity for the first 50 guests from 5-6

p.m. Other warming stations and activities at other business locations are being planned as well and will be announced in the coming weeks. A live reindeer will greet visitors at the corner of Line & Van Buren streets and has been sponsored by Running Around Screen Printing. Registration forms are being accepted now for parade floats and walking units. Anyone may partic-

ipate and there is no fee to join the parade. All units are encouraged to be lighted in some way. Registration forms must be completed by 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, and are available at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce or via email by contacting jennifer@ talkofthetownwc.com. Sponsorship opportunities are still available by contacting jennifer@ talkofthetownwc.com for

more information or call 610-1873. A rain/ice date is set for the parade. In the event of severe weather, the parade will take place 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. Updates can be found on the Whitley County Lighted Christmas Parade page on Facebook. In addition to the parade, the Walk of Trees will be open at the Clugston on parade night from 5-8 p.m.

Micropulse to expand, add jobs Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — Local medical device developer and manufacturer Micropulse Inc. plans to expand its facility and add 25 new jobs. Micropulse, located off State Road 14 south of Columbia City, is a medical device manufacturer providing medical implants, instruments, cases and trays and sterile packaging. The company

will add $5.5 million in new equipment to the current 160,000-squarefoot facility. The new equipment will increase machining and inspection capacity for the company. “Micropulse is proud to call Whitley County home and we appreciate the years of support we have received from the local community and county government,” Micropulse Chief Financial Officer Brian More

said in a statement. “In today’s competitive business world and tight labor market, this abatement will allow us to make deeper investments in training and development of our workforce.” CEO Brian Emerick founded the company in 1988 in his garage, just next door to the current facility. Today, Micropulse employs more than 300 people and continues to grow. The company

has been recognized in national publications for its innovation and out-ofthe-box approach as a contract manufacturer of medical devices and supporter for the entrepreneurial community. Since 2010, Micropulse has helped support orthopedic start-up companies through its in-house incubator, the OrthoVationTM Center. “Whitley County is truly blessed to have

a globally competitive company like Micropulse make its home here. They provide goodpaying jobs not only to our current residents, but they provide opportunities to folks who may want to return home or move from other places to become a part of our community,” Whitley County Economic Development Corp. President Jon Myers said in a statement.

The Whitley County Council approved a 10-year tax abatement in support of the project, at the request of the Whitley County EDC. “We are proud to support Micropulse Inc. on this project, and look forward to hearing more about the company as it continues to grow, and add value to our community,” said Whitley County Council President John Barrett.

After success in S. Whitley, Synergy Feeds expands Home Staff reports

EDGERTON — Synergy Feeds LLC, the established local feed mill serving customers in northeast Indiana and regions of Michigan, will expand operations with a new feed mill in Edgerton. Ag Plus, a company based in South Whitley, is a 50-percent partner in Synergy Feeds, which is also based in South Whitley. Synergy Feeds management evaluated the benefits of adding another feed mill over the past year with its

board approving the investment earlier this spring. Construction will begin this fall, with the mill being fully operational to serve customers in less than a year. The new mill will operate from the existing site of Synergy partner Ag Plus in South Whitley, and will feature improved quality control, enhanced biosecurity and access to an existing grain facility. “As we continue to grow our business at Synergy Feeds and see the increased livestock production coming

into our area, we have reached a level where increasing capacities is well-timed to keep pace with growing demands,” Synergy Feeds General Manager Brent Tracey said in a statement. “This facility increases capacity over our successful South Whitley operation, and at the same time, creates operational efficiencies that we can bring to the customers we already serve, and will serve in the future.” The location was selected due to customer proximity, utilization of

an existing grain facility and existing utility advantages. With significant expertise in the local marketplace and the backing of both Ag Plus and Ceres Solutions Cooperative behind it, the team at Synergy Feeds is confident the project will be good for the company and the community. Synergy Feeds delivers solutions for livestock producers manufacturing high quality feed with a focus on dairy, swine, and poultry feeds. Synergy Feeds is a

full-service feed facility, customer-owned cooperative headquartered in South Whitley and serving north central Indiana and regions of Michigan. Synergy is a joint venture of two member-owned cooperatives in Indiana serving Ceres Solutions and Ag Plus members. Both cooperatives are full service suppliers of energy, agronomic and feed products and services and are focused on providing the best value through service, stewardship and innovation.

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for the Holidays returns to South Whitley Staff reports

SOUTH WHITLEY — Christmas is right around the corner, and it is time to start thinking about One Community’s fifth annual Home for the Holidays Christmas Festival in South Whitley. The Dec. 3 event features many family-friendly events, including popcorn from the Whitko PTO, cookie decorating, ornament making, photos with Santa, caroling and more. The evening will begin at 4:45 p.m. with South Whitley Elementary children’s choir performing at the gazebo in the park. Santa will arrive and opening ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. During the closing ceremony, a live nativity presented by Collamer Christian Church will be at the Crossroads Bank lawn at 7 p.m. Watch the One Community Facebook page for more information leading up to the event.

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Arnold service going 90 years strong, looks to future Area pastor By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — For 90 years, the Arnold Service Station has served the town of South Whitley and the surrounding community. If current two-thirds owner and manager Janet Arnold has it her way, the name will continue for years to come. The station’s commitment to helping people still shines. What keeps it shining, Arnold argues, are the “good customers,” she said. “Customers that are generational - there are customers who are the sons and daughters of original customers,” she said. “There are a lot of older people in the community that we serve. It’s easier for them, and we don’t mind helping

Janet Arnold was married to Larry Arnold for 53 years, and played a role in the bookkeeping of the business before eventually becoming the two-thirds owner.

them in any way we can help them.” In 1927, Esta Arnold left his job at the Studebaker factory in South Bend and moved to South Whitley where he decided to start a gas and service station. The station, located where Carol’s Corner currently stands, had a hand pump and a smiling Arnold. Eventually, the business passed to his three sons, Eddie, Jim and Larry, and then to their spouses after Jim and Larry died. Over the years, the Arnolds have not been afraid to lend a helping hand to community members in need. One such example, Arnold recalls, involved a middle age man who’s car needed more work than he had predicted after the station inspected it. The man, barely scraping by, needed transportation, so Larry Arnold gave him the keys to his personal car until they finished the work. Larry Arnold, husband of the current operator Janet Arnold, died Nov. 7, 2015, and with his passing Janet received his portion of the business. In January, the last remaining Arnold brother sold his remaining ownership portion to Janet. “He loved doing what he did, he loved being here, he loved the people,” she said. “There wasn’t anyone that came in that he didn’t take the time to

raising money for K-9 vests By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

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Kaleb Simmons, Janet Arnold and James Blain run Arnold Bros Oil and Parts. “Without these two young men,” Arnold says, “the business could not move forward.”

chat with; how are you, how is the family. That was just who he was. If he was here today, he would be doing exactly what I’m doing.” In another example Arnold recalled a man who recently secured a job for the first time after spending some time unemployed. The man needed new tires and, when he came to the station, he knew he could not afford tires. The Arnolds put new tires on while he was there and refused to take any money for them. Years later, after becoming successful, the man came

back to Arnold’s and paid for the tires, never forgetting the service done for him. Today, Janet Arnold runs the service station on the corner of Wayne and State streets with her two employees, tire expert Kaleb Simmons and shop manager James Blain. “They are good business managers and are committed to the business,” Arnold said of Simmons and Blain. “As the needs move on, we will move right along with the needs, but we plan to be here for a good long while. Without these two

men, the business could not move forward.” With the support of these men and from the town, Arnold hopes that the station can continue after she’s gone. “It has been a service to this community for 90 years, and [the Arnold] name has been a name of goodness, honesty, trust and good work, and I want to continue that service,” she said. “There will be someone who wants to carry this business on, and when that day comes, it’ll move on. It’ll still be Arnolds, but it’ll move on.”

LIGONIER — Pastor Gary Ford of the Richville United Methodist Church once had a vision that drove him to action. “I had a vision before I started all of this seeing a dog jumping through the air and getting shot, and ever since then I’ve been trying to get vests for K-9s,” he said. Ford and his church are raising money to purchase 10 Kevlar vests for police K-9 dogs in Elkhart, Noble and Whitley counties, with one of the recipients being from the Columbia City Police Department. This is the third time Ford has tried to purchase vests. Police dogs, he emphasizes, are good for far more than chasing down criminals. “A lot of them are multitrained,” he said. “They can go out and find a child or older person with Alzheimer’s, some sniff for drugs. A lot of people think that the dogs are just out there to bite people, but they’re not.” If interested in donating or helping the cause, contact Ford at 760-4985 or garyford215@yahoo. com.

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Fifth-grade students at Coesse Elementary School hosted their annual Veterans Day program last Friday.

The gymnasium at Coesse Elementary School was filled with students and visitors during the program Friday morning.

Coesse honors vets at annual program By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COESSE — Tears were shed and thanks was given as Coesse Elementary held its annual Veterans Day service last Friday. The program took a new form this year with new music and narration, but the message was the same: “Thank you veterans.” About 60 veterans were recognized during the program, ranging from a World War II veteran to those serving more recently. “We decided to change the program this year — the songs, narration, skits and singers were all different,” said fifth-grade teacher Brandi Duncan. The whole school is

involved in the weeks leading up to the program, which is put on by the fifth-grade class. From the front door of the school, all the way through the hallways to the gymnasium, there were messages, decorations and artwork related to Veterans Day for visitors to see. “The students made all the decorations in the halls and we did several lessons leading up to the program,” Duncan said. “It is a teaching moment.” The whole school participated in a service project, writing letters for Operation Gratitude. The letters will be sent to servicemen and women. Fifth-grade teacher James Lanham said

Brandi Duncan, fifth-grade teacher at Coesse Elementary School, speaks to the crowd.

society isn’t doing enough to teach children how important veterans are to our country, and this program makes it real for the students. “How can you not get choked up?” Duncan said. “Some of our students were crying. It touches them in ways you don’t experience anywhere else. Seeing all of those veterans in our gymnasium was the best lesson. Starting back in September, students were asked to invite military family and friends to be recognized. Each veteran’s name was called, and a brief narration was given on each veteran, some including stories of their service. Two veterans, a father

Eli Patrick sings a patriotic song with his classmates.

and son, were impressed with the program and appreciate the effort by students and teachers. “This is much better than any of the other veterans programs I’ve been to,” said Ed Leamon, of Syracuse. “The kids do a great job, it’s not just a couple songs and a speech, they honor individuals and it’s a great thing.” Leamon served in Vietnam 1967-1968 and is thankful he survived. “For years, schools and towns didn’t do anything for Vietnam veterans,” he said. Leamon’s son, Todd, served in the Army National Guard, and agreed that the program is “very good.”

Ronald Reed was the oldest veteran honored at Coesse’s Veterans Day program. Reed is a World War II veteran.

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Last week, Indian Springs Middls School’s eighth-grade U.S. History classes heard from local veterans. Each veteran shared stories about boot camp and basic training, most memorable times in the military, personal experiences and personal thoughts regarding the importance of remembering the nation’s veterans. Pictured from left to right are Sgt. John Lefever, of the U.S. Army; Master Sgt. Ron Darr, U.S. Air Force; and Sgt. Don Shearer, U.S. Marine Corp. Others who spoke to the students were: Staff Sgt. Kelse Harris, U.S. Air Force; Major Jeff Richcreek, U.S. Air Force; Lt. Colonel Shane Sullivan, U.S. Air Force; Cpl. Tim Davis, U.S. Marine Corp.; and Sgt. Karoline Davis, U.S. Army.

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Crossroads Bank celebrates opening of spacious new office in South Whitley

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Patricia Little COLUMBIA CITY — Patricia J. Little, 84, of rural Churubusco, died at 4:07 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017 at Parkview Randallia, Fort Wayne. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Wallen Baptist Church, 1001 W. Wallen Rd., Fort Wayne, with calling after 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Troy Presbyterian Cemetery, Whitley County. Calling also will be from 4-7 p.m. today at Wallen Baptist Church. Memorials are to Wallen Baptist Church. Arrangements are by Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center joined Crossroads Bank in celebrating the opening of its new office in South Whitley. A ribbon cutting ceremony recently took place. Located at 207 S. State St. in South Whitley, Crossroads Bank moved from its previous location on Columbia Street in early October. The larger facility more than doubled the bank’s size and includes additional office and conference room space. “In a time when many businesses may choose to build new, we appreciate Crossroads Bank’s decision to revitalize instead. Choosing to reinvest in the downtown of South Whitley speaks volumes about your commitment to this town, it’s people, it’s businesses and the community as a whole,” Jennifer Romano, executive director of the chamber.

Whiteleather presents Halloween program at Sigma Eta Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY – The Epsilon Chapter of the Sigma Eta Fine Arts Sorority opened its October meeting with a chorus and a presentation by Sandy Whiteleather. As part of Whiteleather’s program celebrating Halloween, she read a passage from Erma Bombeck’s book, “Family: The Ties that Bind – and Gag!” In it, Bombeck talked about the pitfalls of designing Halloween costumes and of going trick or treating. Whiteleather shared her memories of parading

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in costume through her school gym and walking completely around Big Lake one year trick or treating. She showed pictures and a mask, while

other members shared Halloween memories. These included being costumed as a ghost every year in a bed sheet with eyes cut out, mother making popcorn balls, sewing dragon, Ewok, and clown costumes, visiting scary houses, decorating the yard, giving birth and as a teacher treating the truckload of her students delivered to her door. Whiteleather provided everyone with a jelly jar, candy corn to fill it, cloth to cover it, string and raffia to tie around it and leaves and stickers to add for decoration.

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President Janelle Smith conducted the business meeting. Kris Richey urged members to send her news for “Sigma Items” by this Friday. Smith has the new national directory ready to staple. She will be installed as national president, while DiAnna Weiss and Whiteleather will be installed as national treasurer and board director, respectively. Hostess Jeanne Parish served German chocolate cake, cheese and crackers, trail mix, and candy corn, coffee and lemonade.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Vera B. Plattner, 104, died at 4:47 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, at Oakwood Manor in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Funeral services were Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery. Memorials are to Grace Lutheran Church Food Pantry.

Obituary Policy INWhitley County does not charge for death notices that include notice of calling hours, date and time of funeral and burial. An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biographical information and a photo, is available for a charge. Deadline for funeral homes to place obituaries is 9 a.m. Tuesday. The email address is: obits@kpcmedia. com. Submitted obituaries must contain the name and phone number of the funeral home. For information, contact Kathryn Bassett at 260-347-0400, ext. 2526.

Publication series aims to protect pollinators A year ago, Purdue experts launched a new series of publications aimed at protecting pollinators. Over the past several months, new publications have been added to the series. The series will offer homeowners, farmers, beekeepers and commercial applicators tips on protecting pollinators from insecticide exposure and other types of risks. Pollinators play a critical role in the production of many of our food products, most especially in fruits, vegetables and nuts. In Indiana, apples, blueberries, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, strawberries, peaches, blackberries and raspberries depend on pollinators. Some other crops may not require pollinators, but have better yields with them. “Our intent is to provide practical tips that people will find easy to implement,” said Rick Foster, professor of entomology. Foster worked with Fred Whitford, director of the Purdue Pesticide Programs, to develop the series as part of a statewide effort to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, including honey bees,

mason bees, bumble bees, flies, moths, butterflies and hummingbirds. Funded by a Purdue Extension IssueBased Action Team award, the series Woodmansee is part of a larger effort by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect pollinator health across the country, Foster said. Many Purdue Extension specialists and educators have since collaborated and contributed to other publications in the series. Purdue Extension Honey Bee Specialist Greg Hunt, along with Whitford and other Purdue specialists, collaborated on a comprehensive publication entitled, “The Complex Life of the Honey Bee,” available as a download at the online Education Store or for purchase. Some copies may also be available at local Purdue Extension offices. Local honey producers would benefit from this publication. The varroa mite

continues to plague hives for honey producers. Hunt and Krispn Given, from Purdue entomology, co-wrote a publication in the series entitled, “Biology and Control of Varroa Mites in Bee Hives.” Homeowners would benefit from the publication, “Protecting Pollinators in Home Lawns and Landscapes.” This publication highlights steps we can all take to reduce risk to pollinators, including: • Read and follow insecticide labels; • Use insecticides only when necessary; • Don’t treat areas where pollinators visit; • Avoid neonicotinoids on flowering trees; • Maintain buffers between lawns and flowering plants; and • Embrace alternatives. Some insecticides now carry a new “Bee Advisory Box” on the product label. It specifies hazards to bees and steps that applicators can take to minimize danger to bees and other pollinators. Each of the publications in the series is designed for a specific audience. They all explain why pollinators are important, what the problems are,

and what hazards exist to pollinators from insecticides and other factors. One publication explains how to establish and conserve pollinator habitats. Search for publications in the “Protecting Pollinators” series at Purdue Extension’s Education Store, edustore.purdue. edu. JOHN WOODMANSEE is

Birth announcement

Charles and Alexis Grossman welcomed a new daughter, Margaret Mae, into the world Oct. 11 at Parkview Hospital in Huntington. Margaret was 7 pounds, 7 ounces and 19.75 inches long. Her maternal grandparents are Blake and Darla Lepley, of Columbia City; and maternal great-grandparents are Larry and Kay Lepley, of Columbia City; and Kenneth and Barbara Mae Keel, of South Whitley. Paternal grandparents are Dan and Arissa Grossman, of Akron. Paternal great-grandparents are George and Trella Grossman, and Gene and Margaret Black, all of Akron.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Department of Defense transgender policy Dear Editor, There has been some news concerning transgender individuals serving in the U.S. military — transgender, meaning people who cannot determine which sex they are. The common sense people of Whitley County, know how to determine that. It has come to my attention the Department of Defense is paying for individuals who want to be a sex other than that which they were born, to have their sex changed. Reading on the DOD website, it says, “The mission of the Department of Defense is to provide the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country.” No where does it state its mission is to change people’s sex. The Rand Corp. has estimated this practice will cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $4 billion over the next 10 years. Being a taxpayer, as you are who are

reading this, I am greatly offended this has become an issue. Not to mention my being a DAV, Marines, Vietnam. Now think of this, people: The $4 billion is just an estimate! Now put some thought into this. Now that the word is out, what is preventing a person who has zero patriotism from enlisting into the military services, with the goal to have you and me pay for their sex change operation? And the $4 billion? Think of what it will balloon to after that! The $4 billion now could easily hit many more billions. Consider time off, drugs, counseling and a two- or four-year enlistment means that person you and I paid to become other than the sex organs they were born with might only serve a fraction of the enlistment! Not even participating to complete the “mission of the DOD.” I have no intention of taking this sitting down. I have contacted my U.S. Congressional delegation to protest. I have also informed all three of them

that I am going to make an issue of this by bringing it to the attention of voters in my area. I cannot do anything about the crackpots Pelosi, Schumer, Waters and Warren. But I can do something about my three congressional representatives. I have informed them that I am the employer, and they are the employees. As such, I am demanding they take the lead to end this practice of turning men into women, and women into men using my tax dollars. (Remember the mission of the DOD). I have also informed them they will be receiving a lot of calls and letters from their employers directing them to do the same. One final favor of you, readers. If you believe as I do, please consider contacting folks you know in other states, and ask them to contact their two senators, and whoever their U.S. representative is and express their concerns as I, and you have. — Dave Cooper Churubusco

CHEERS, JEERS AND WHATABOUTS To submit to this column email the editor at nminier@kpcmedia.com THANK YOU to all of our veterans and their service to our nation.

— The 8th grade students at teachers at Indian Springs Middle School

Whitley County • November 16, 2017

It’s important for everyone to be on the same page When two groups don’t spend much time interacting with each other, it’s difficult for everyone to be on the same page. A lack of interaction between Whitley County Commissioners and the Whitley County Council is one such example from our observations. One group makes a decision expecting the other group to agree — but they don’t always see eye to eye. We aren’t saying the situation is anyone’s fault. We aren’t saying we have the solution. But we are saying that the commissioners and council members should explore ways to increase communication between the two elected bodies of government. This past year offered several examples of communication breakdown. In many cases, Whitley County Commissioners made a decision, or offered a “favorable pass” to the council, only to have the council to unexpectedly vote against the decision. These situations have

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created turmoil among all involved. One group isn’t right or wrong, but neither has clearly communicated the reason for their decisions. The council members do not need to always agree with the commissioners, but the commissioners should have a good expectation of what council members will decide based on previously shared information and open dialog. The Commissioners meet the first and third Mondays in the afternoon. Council meets on the first Tuesday after the first Monday, in the morning. One can almost always find at least one of the three Commissioners in their offices any day throughout the week, but that’s not typically the case for the seven county

councilmen, some of which don’t spend much time at county facilities outside of the monthly meetings. The issue lies when the Commissioners, who spend substantial time at the county offices, become frustrated with councilmen who shoot down projects, ideas and salary raises – all decisions that took time to research and understand. Councilmen hold the purse strings on all financial decisions and the Commissioners are the executive branch of county government, with the authority to pass ordinances, control county property and supervise. For a smooth-functioning government, it is necessary for these entities to work together. Neither is right or wrong — we believe all have the best interest of their constituents at heart — but we hope someone takes the lead in facilitating better communication so that those affected by the final decisions know what to expect.

Reflecting on a century of events and Gov. Robert D. Orr A century ago, momentous events and lives were launched. There was a coup d’etat in Petrograd, often described as the “Russian Revolution,” but in reality was a violent BRIAN Bolshevik HOWEY power grab that created a 100 million human death toll over the next eight decades. In May of that year, John F. Kennedy was born and would go on to launch the New Frontier. And in Ann Arbor on Nov. 17, 1917, Robert Dunkerson Orr took his first breaths. His family was on vacation when he entered the world, and he would be raised in Evansville and find his early and late careers playing out on the world stage, buffeted by the two other events and lives. Gov. Orr, as he would become in 1981, was the first governor I covered as a journalist. His life traversed times of great upheaval, with him and first wife Josie serving in the U.S. Army and Women’s Air Force Service Pilots

during World War II. His public service career ended in Singapore where he served as the U.S. ambassador for three years. On Nov. 4, nearly 100 former staffers of Gov. Orr gathered to remember his remarkable life. It didn’t have quite the movie characteristics of Gov. Edgar Whitcomb, who escaped from the Japanese at Corregidor during the early months of World War II and would later come close to circumnavigating the globe by sea after retiring from public life. But Orr through business, policy and politics helped create the Indiana we know today. He and Lt. Gov. John Mutz overcame nativist Hoosier tendencies to open Indiana markets and consumers to Japanese investment and manufacturing, and subsequently to the Pacific Rim. In post-war Evansville, Bob Orr watched arsenal of democracy factories close down. His business prowess found him buying the properties and refurbishing them to manufacture and sell domestic goods. He took that mentality into politics where he was Vanderburgh County Republican chairman, which led him to the Indiana Senate in 1968 and, finally, on to Gov. Doc Bowen’s ticket in 1972.

This is where Orr became truly consequential. He cast the tie-breaking vote in the Senate to pass Doc’s historic property tax reform package in 1973. He set the modern template for an LG at commerce, then as governor turned it over to Mutz, who despite the occasional driverless car (yes, he was about four decades ahead of his time) excelled, landing Subaru and other early economic gems. Lt. Gov. Orr pushed the creation of the Ohio River ports at Mount Vernon and Jeffersonville as well as a comprehensive economic development plan. Orr was elected governor in 1980 as the United States was beset by “malaise” as President Carter described it, and the 1979 oil shocks followed the Iranian Revolution. The events of the world shaped Orr’s governorship with cruel twists. Gary’s steel plants teetered, auto cities like Anderson, Kokomo, Muncie and Elkhart saw 20% jobless rates, state revenues went into freefall, and in December 1982, with critics noting this came after the mid-term elections and a GOP drubbing, Gov. Orr was forced to seek a record tax increase during a rare winter special session. During this period, I covered Orr most intensely as an editor and reporter

for the Elkhart Truth. Three stories during this era defined Gov. Orr in my mind, with a couple coming through the prism of State Rep. Dean Mock, who was confronted in Orr’s office by Ways and Means Chairman Pat Kiely with the fact that if the 1982 tax hike didn’t pass, the public schools would close down. Mock asked, “For how long?” It passed anyway. Then there was Elkhart’s two-lane portal to the Indiana Toll Road, Cassopolis Street, that badgered Orr every time he came to town. Its widening became the local hot button election. When Mock lost reelection to Democrat Bruce Carter on the issue, it became a biennial budget priority. Rep. Carter would lose the next election when Speaker Pat Bauer wouldn’t free him up to vote for the bill. But there was good news for Orr on the northern front, when folks in Cass County, Mich., became so angered at high taxes there that they formed a committee vowing to secede to Indiana. It was one of the first big stories I was involved in, and I remember calling Dollyne Pettingill for reaction. This was a gift for a governor coming off a record tax hike and double digit unemployment. Orr would declare that

Indiana had become “downright sexy.” He won his first term over Democrat John Hillenbrand 48-42%, but was reelected by just a 53-47% margin over State Sen. Wayne Townsend. The first term had been a minefield. A lesser governor might not have survived. The other memorable policy that Gov. Orr prioritized came out of President Reagan’s “Nation at Risk” study on American public education in 1986. Orr took the challenge with utmost seriousness, formulated the A Plus plan, and rammed it through the 1987 General Assembly session on narrow votes. I remember covering House Education Chairman Phil Warner, who coaxed votes on the House floor with repeated “thumbs up” gestures as the roll call took place. It was a dramatic sequence. Through the prism of today, you can wonder if Gov. Orr could still be a Republican, pushing through two big tax increases, one in crisis, the other the pave the way to the future. Some of the A Plus funding and the expanded school year are still in place. He and Josie supported Planned Parenthood. Gov. Orr was the embodiment of a moderate Republicanism that was inter-

nationalist in scope. He was a great steward of the state and helped shape future leaders. When Gov. Mitch Daniels took office in 2005 and faced the question of which gubernatorial portraits to bring into his office, he quickly said, “Bring ol’ Bob Orr in here.” My last contacts with Gov. Orr came in the twilight of his life. He was angered by the 1991-92 “health care for life” deal for legislators that Senate President Robert Garton and Democrat House Speaker John Gregg forged on the final days of the session. Orr would call me up, insisting “this just isn’t right” and urged me to “go after them.” The other thing I remember, and more poignantly realize now, is the circle of life can be cruel. “Getting old isn’t any fun,” he would lament. As a journalist, it’s best when you watch and document great leadership, when a governor and a great team know how to pull the levers of power, how to enforce and even intimidate to achieve durable ways and means. Gov. Robert D. Orr will pass this historic test every time. — Brian Howey is publisher of Howey Politics Indiana at www.howeypolitics.com. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @ hwypol.

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SPELLERS from Page 1 as sixth graders with Beckner at ISMS. Beckner called Saturday’s state finals a “nail-biter” as Northwood and Columbia City were tied. The winner was determined by which team spelled the most tie-breaker words correctly. “We were tied going in — we knew it would be tight,” Beckner said. Columbia City has gone head-to-head with teams from larger schools, such as Homestead, and won. The spellers were Northeast 8 Conference champions and area champions. By winning the area meet and scoring in the top percentage of area meet winners, CCHS was selected to compete at state. Of the more than15 area meet champions, only six teams were selected to advance to state. Columbia City’s talent for spelling has as much to do with attitude as it does practice, Beckner said. “They are determined,” said Beckner. The spellers practice two nights a week after school, beginning the week after school starts in the fall and continuing through the state meet. Spell Bowl is sponsored by an association of

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The CCHS Spell Bowl team celebrates winning the Northeast 8 Conference trophy for the third year in a

Indiana school principals, which provides a list of 2,640 words that will be used in competition that season. Then, the spellers get to work. Beckner said the students work hard in practice, but put in a lot of time outside of practice as well. “Some of them write the list of words several times throughout the season,” Beckner said. “We work on pronunciation. I quiz them every week.” Quizzes are used to determine which 10 spellers will be selected to compete in the next competition. Last year, the team had 13 spellers; this year there were 11. Unlike a spelling bee, spell bowl is a team competition, which gives spellers some of the

same life lessons learned through athletics — teamwork and perseverance. “Several people ask why a student should be on a spell bowl team — with spell check, there’s a lot we feel like we don’t need to know,” Beckner said. “It’s more than spelling ability — its expanding vocabulary, it helps them in reading, they use these words in their academic papers. It really expands their knowledge of words.” Beckner starts recruiting new members at the end of their fifth-grade school year, reaching out to elementary school teachers for suggestions on their top spellers. Some schools in the area, such as Coesse Elementary School, have elementary school-level spell bowl teams.

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Brenden Zoltek had a large group of supporters at the Veterans Marathon Saturday in downtown Columbia City. He is pictured with some of his supporters after the race. From left: Nate Kimble, former teammate at Indiana Tech; Rich Zoltek, father; Krystal Zoltek, mother; Mike Walker, uncle; Brenden Zoltek; Coleen Schinbeckler, future mother-in-law; and Erin Schinbeckler, fianceé.

MARATHON from Page 1 legs began cramping, but he pushed through to finish close to his goal time. “I was very comfortable in the first half,” Zoltek said. “The cold got to me in the last two miles, but I was able to hold the pace I needed to run.” The marathon is the longest distance Zoltek has run competitively, but he’s no stranger to success in the running arena. Zoltek’s eighth-grade year at ISMS, the team won the conference championship, but that was just the start. In high school, Zoltek advanced to semistate several times between track and cross country. He went on to run for

Indiana Tech, where he graduated in 2016. In college, his team made it to nationals three years in a row, and also advanced to nationals three times in indoor competition. “I have always wanted to run a marathon but in high school and college I was focused on being an All-American,” Zoltek said. Zoltek was named All-American in the steeple chase his senior year, ranked seventh in the nation. He hasn’t ran a competitive race in 2.5 years and spent the past five months training for the marathon, using the knowledge he learned from his mother,

uncle and former coaches. “I did my own plan,” Zoltek said. But he didn’t do it all on his own. Zoltek had a large support group at the marathon, which he says helped him be successful. “It was unbelievable to have such a huge support group — family, friends, teammates, coaches — it made it more memorable,” Zoltek said. Zoltek’s mother Krystal and uncle, Mike Walker, have been key in his success. Krystal Zoltek is an assistant coach at Indiana Tech and his uncle coached at Leo High School. Both were runners for Elmhurst High School.

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Business manager Todd Fleetwood listens as someone at his table offers ideas about a work ethic certification.

WORKS from Page 1 during the school year and communicates clearly, appropriately and in a professional manner. Initiative: student is a self-starter and problem solver. For example, students are quick to assume a task and remain on task, show leadership and work independently. Dependability: student demonstrates academic readiness, is reliable and demonstrates responsibility. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, 98-percent attendance rate, fewer than four tardies or sign-in/sign-outs during the school year and have one or fewer discipline referrals during the school year. Efficiency: student is organized, punctual and demonstrates self-management. Students uses instructional time efficiently, manages time wisely and demonstrates organization. The Eagle’s Nest Event Center was full of teachers, business leaders and school administrators last Tuesday, who discussed these topics and how a program could be implemented in Whitley County. In exchange for having a PRIDE certificate, businesses could offer a variety of incentives, such as a guaranteed job interview, applicant pool

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preference, increase in base pay, waiving college classes, professional mentoring opportunities, professional seminars, bonus vacation days, a sign-on bonus, tuition reimbursement, health club memberships and flexible scheduling. Whitley Works hosted an inaugural summit in the spring, in which attendees discussed what they think is important in a quality employee — accountability, leadership/ professionalism, problem solving/critical thinking, teamwork, personal growth and communication. Businesses and schools have already started working together, and the PRIDE program looks to take that one step further. Many businesses have opened their doors to tours for students, several have given presentations for

career fairs, many offer internship programs and allow for job shadowing. In Clark County, school administrators work together with entities such as the Chamber of Commerce to organize and focus conversations — allowing both businesses and schools to help each other meet their needs. Melin says the PRIDE program has been transformational to his community. “We took these characteristics for granted and we can’t shy away from it anymore,” Melin said. “We need to focus on character development so we have a society filled with character.” Melin said Whitley County is “off to a great start,” and offered to help as Whitley Works considers its own PRIDE program.

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Whitko names November students of the month Staff reports

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Grandparents Day triumphs at PES Staff reports

PIERCETON — Grandparents Day is a special event hosted by Pierceton Elementary School. PES’s staff took time to explain the value of having a grandma and grandpa come to school with the students. Even when a student doesn’t have a grandparent present, other grandparents are willing to step up to make sure every child had someone they could celebrate with for the day. “It was cool to see all the grandparents who were here, kind of, offered to show their love and affection for another child. They didn’t want anyone to feel excluded. And the other students even, were saying, ‘Hey come and join my grandparent!’” said Stephanie Boggs, a second-grade PES teacher. “Showing that love of learning with anyone in the room, it was nice to have that love of community brought into our classroom, because that’s what we strive to do everyday.” One set of grandparents traveled from the Carolinas. They planned to surprise their grandson who hadn’t seen them since the previous Thanksgiving in 2016. “When he saw her, I mean he just literally, you know, squealed and ran

Teacher Magda Smith volunteered as an honorary grandparent with student Dwayne Vega.

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Whitley County • November 16, 2017

By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Sam Riesen, in his 10th season as head coach of the Churubusco wrestling team, likes what his team brings to the mat this year. “We have a really talented team from 106-285 pounds. We just have to be focused, and work toward getting back to a state championship level,” said Riesen. “We are going to focus a lot about the culture of wrestling at our school this year, and hope to see that change from always having a solid competitive team, to being the top small school team in the state again.” Last year’s team posted a winning record of 10-8. “For a small school we have stayed very competitive over the last 10 years,” said Riesen. “We have won two NECC titles, and also have finished first, second,

fifth, and been a qualifier for our state coach’s association team state duals. The winner of that event is viewed as being a state champion in the wrestling world. We have been fairly consistent with only one losing season over that time. “We are a younger team. Most of our varsity will come from our sophomore class, though our upper classmen will be critical in our success this season,” said Riesen. “Joe Leazier, Tom Wible, Joe Rennaker and Max Sadjak are going to provide us with a lot of senior leadership this year. Those guys have all been part of the program going back to middle school, and are the kind of kids who provide our team with a solid leadership. Among underclassmen there are a number of kids who I could see working into a leadership role. We are voting as a team for

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Joe Leazier returns for the Eagles, and is expected to have a good season.

that position Monday.” The Eagles have a few wrestlers that are locks to be stars on the team in which are Leazier, Korbyn Resiter and Reese Wicker. “(Joe) Leazier is our top guy in terms of accomplishments. Joe will be a team leader and should

have a really solid year,” said Riesen. “ Joe is very talented and if he keeps focused on his goals, will be a state finalist this season. Korbyn Resiter is a returning regional guy for us. He did a fantastic job as a freshman last year, and will look to

make a further run this year. Reese (Wicker) is probably the best natural talent I’ve had. Reese was fantastic last year in bumping up a weight class to 285. This season we are really excited about what he brings to the table.

There are a lot of other kids on the team who could be a breakout star this season, so we are pumped to see who that kid will be.” Riesen is optimistic that this Eagles team will have a successful season, despite having a tough schedule. “I think we could be pretty good, but our schedule is pretty loaded this year,” Riesen said. “I think we will have a competitive team, but in terms of wins/ losses it will be interesting to see how we shake out. We want to finish above .500 for sure, and also be in the top end of all of the tournaments we wrestle in. We also hope to get back to the team state as a group next season. Individually we have a whole team of kids who could compete for the regional spots, and we hope to get between 4-6 kids to the semi-state or further.”

GIRLS HOOPS BRIEFS Columbia City 48, Whitko 18

SOUTH WHITLEY – In the season opener for both teams Friday night, the Columbia City Lady Eagles turned back county rival Whitko, 48-18. The Lady Eagles jumped off to a 13-6 first quarter lead and held a seven-point advantage at intermission. The visitors outscored the Lady Wildcats 17-5 in the third frame and 11-0 in the fourth quarter to win in a rout. Whitko 45, Churubusco 40

CHURUBUSCO – Whitko’s girls varsity team won its first game of the season Saturday, turning back the host Lady Eagles, 45-40. Whitko held a 11-10 lead after the first quarter and then outscored the Lady Eagles 14-5 in the second

frame to take a 25-15 lead at halftime. The margin was 12 points heading into the final frame, but a comeback bid by the Lady Eagles fell short in the end. West Noble 53, Columbia City 41

LIGONIER – Host West Noble turned back the Columbia City Lady Eagles, 53-41, in a contest last week. The Lady Eagles jumped to an 11-10 lead at the end of the first quarter, but the Chargers outscored Columbia City, 16-6, to take a 26-17 halftime lead. Columbia City came within one point of tying at the end of the third quarter. But the Chargers put the game away by outscoring the Lady Eagles, 17-8, in the final frame. Central Noble 79,

Whitko 29

this game as a lesson and another step we are taking in this journey of being competitive.” Kayla Schipper led Whitko with 14 points, followed by Taylor Reiff’s nine. Schipper and Ellie Snep led the lady Wildcats with 10 rebounds apiece.

ALBION – Whitko’s girls basketball team were overwhelmed early in last week’s match against Central Noble, falling 79-29. “Despite the score, our kids could have easily quit playing, but that is not the Whitko way,” said coach Rick Bragg. “We are getting better each day and will continue to work hard.” The Lady Wildcats struggled in the first quarter, falling behind 30-0 in the period. The margin was 44-4 at halftime. Whitko’s offense improved in the second half. The Lady Wildcats scored six points in the third quarter, then added 19 in the final quarter of play. “Central Noble is one of the most talented and experienced teams in the state,” Bragg said. “We will use

Lakewood Park 47, Churubusco 28

AUBURN – Churubusco’s girls basketball team was outmatched early, and lost its season opener, 47-28, to Lakewood Park. The Lady Eagles struggled to hit any shots early in the game. Lakewood Park led 7-0 after a scrappy first quarter. Churubusco trailed 26-5 at the half. The Lady Eagles added 22 points in the second half, but failed to comeback from the deficit. Compiled by Justin Hunter

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Columbia City’s Grace Schrader shoots the ball as Whitko’s Taylor Reiff puts her hands up.

FOLLOW WHITLEY COUNTY SPORTS Thursday, November 16 Churubusco girls basketball at Fairfield, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 17 Columbia City girls basketball at Marion, 6 p.m. Whitko girls basketball hosts Huntington North, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, November 18 Churubusco girls basketball hosts Leo, 7:30 p.m. Whitko girls basketball at Madison-Grant, 6 p.m. Churubusco boys basketball at East Noble, 10 a.m.

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Tuesday, November 21 Columbia City boys swimming at Norwell, 5:30 p.m. Columbia City girls swimming at Goshen, 6 p.m. Columbia City wrestling at Bellmont, 6:30 p.m. Churubusco girls basketball at Woodlan, 7:30 p.m. Churubusco boys basketball hosts Adams Central, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 22 Columbia City boys basketball at Whitko, 6:15 p.m.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL SNAPSHOTS

Whitko’s Liz Foutz looks to pass the ball, while Columbia City’s Emilee Smith defends.

Whitko’s Anna Ousley shoots a three pointer Friday night.

Kayla Schipper shoots a jumper against Columbia City Whitko’s Ellie Snep drives the ball to the rim.

Whitko’s Sarah Hewitt shoots a jumper Friday night against Columbia City. Columbia City’s Carly Mabie bounce passes to a teammate.

Columbia City’s Grace Schrader shoots a jumper against Whitko.

Columbia City’s Brayden Lickey shoots a layup while Whitko’s Ellie Snep boxes out.

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’Busco freshman competitive as equestrian By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Freshman Katie Burgess is unique among Churubusco High School athletes this year. She’s participating as an equestrian. “No one we know of at Churubusco High School is into this particular sport,” her mother, Judi Burgess, said. “There are horse events in 4-H, but nothing quite like this.” Katie starting horse riding when she was 7 and began private lessons in 2012. She most recently competed in different variations of jumping events in which she placed third, fifth and eighth place in October. Katie’s favorite type of competitions are with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association. The IEA offers a unique type of competition that lasts from fall to spring. “It’s quite unique because you join a team and they all draw random numbers, and you get

assigned a horse you’ve never working with before,” Burgess said. “They pull you into the course, and boom, you’re being judged.” The IEA competitions work more in Katie’s favor, since she does not own her own horse. “It’s the competition that we knew she had a chance in,” Burgess said. “The other competitions are different, because usually the winners have the best horse. We didn’t want to spend $50,000 on a show horse. “So, when we heard about this when she was 9-years-old, we knew this was the type of competition for her. It levels the playing field. At the time, it was only available in Indiana at the college level. But by the time she was in middle school, they had it available for middle school and high school students.” Katie has a chance to finish first place in the IEA season in her last competition in February. She just

Katie Burgess lays her head on a horse her family leased over the past three months.

needs to tally a few points to clinch the title. Katie says that the communication between her and the horse is what makes her passionate for the sport. “There is a lot of

Three players from the Whitko JV football won awards last week. Pictured from left is Nick Meadows; most valuable offensive back, Luke Spurlin; most valuable defensive back and Derek Stouder; most valuable defensive lineman.

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communication when riding between me and the horse,” she said. “The horse has a general idea of what you want out of them, but they still want to make shortcuts. There is a certain connection

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Katie Burgess walks the horse she won three ribbons with last month.

between me and the horse.” Katie wants to buy horses of her own one day and become a trainer as a side job. She plans to attend college with the goal of becoming a phar-

macist. “As a parent, I can say it’s a great sport,” said Burgess. “Everyone who is involved in it is very grounded. They have their goals, and they know what they want to accomplish.”

Olivia Kreiger, a senior at Covenant Christian High School in Indianapolis, signed her letter of intent to attend Huntington University where she will play golf and pursue a nursing degree. Olivia is the daughter of Steve (former Columbia City golf standout 1983-86) and Jeanne Kreiger. During her high school career she earned a number of medalist honors and scored a hole-in-one her freshman year. She was named most values player three years, named to the All City Team four years and received the Career Achievement Award her senior year. Grandparents are John and Karen Flora and Wayne and Debbie Kreiger, all of Columbia City. Pictured from left is Sean Lampton-Covenant Christian Coach, Olivia; Rick Sholund-Huntington University Coach; sister Amanda. Back row from left is Steve Kreiger and Jeanne Kreiger.

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Twisted Tailfins Aquatics, located at 122 W. Van Buren St. in downtown Columbia City opened recently with an assortment of salt water and fresh water aquariums, fish and more. Above, from left, is Tammy Pelsinski of Twisted Tailfins Aquatics, Cindy Doolittle of the Whitley County Clerk’s office, Jeff Walker of the City of Columbia City, Lee Aumsbaugh of Aumsbaugh flooring, Leslee Derbeck of STAR Insurance, Chris David of Twisted Tailfins Aquatics and Jeff Slater of Fort Wayne Metals.

COLUMBIA CITY — That’s not a headline anyone would expect from a small town in northern Indiana. Yet, with the opening of Twisted Tailfins Aquatics Inc., pet owners can now find sharks, stingrays, saltwater corals, live rocks, eels, new and used aquariums and other fish from the ocean and around the world at 122 W. Van Buren St. in downtown Columbia City. Owners Chris David and Tammy Pelsinski have more than 35 years of experience in saltwater aquatics. What started out as a pastime between a father and son developed into a full-time business for David. This is the second store for David, his original store was located in Mich-

igan. When looking for a new location, Pelsinski and David opted to open the store in Columbia City due to its central location. David knows customers who shopped in the Michigan store will make the drive to Columbia City because of his knowledge, service and variety. Since opening in September, the store already is expanding its offerings based on local demand. Recently, it added crickets, turtle food, freshwater fish and other supplies to the inventory. This latest expansion resulted in Pelsinski and David opening the storefront at 124 W. Van Buren St. to accommodate the new inventory – which facilitated growth they didn’t anticipate launching until early 2018.

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four to six weeks. In other Commissioners news: • Commissioners Schrumpf and Tom Western voted in favor of providing the Aquatics Center $10,000 in exchange for level fees across the county, to come from the CEDIT fund. Don Amber voted in opposition. The issue will appear before County Council Tuesday, Nov. 7. • A new ordinance from the Drainage Board was approved, outlining a $50 fee and $500 fine to companies that violate drainage right-of-ways in the county. “We want to get their attention,” said Highway Engineer Brandon Forrester. Forrester also sought and received approval for a yield sign to be placed at the intersection of 500 North and 450 East near

Tri-Lakes. • The commissioners opened the only bid for residential tax assessment from Kim Erdly. They took the bid under advisement, to decide whether to adopt it or not at their next meeting. • Nathan Bilger asked for and received a new plat for a property near South Whitley. • Judge Matthew Rentschler asked for the appointment of Jennifer Siri to the public defender board to fill a vacancy left the death of Dale Moser in January. • Jon Myers informed the Commissioners about a potential new internet line provider for businesses along the US 30 corridor, Indiana Fiber Network, which could provide up to gigabit internet within the next year.

One Community offers Thanksgiving dinner Commissioners initiate suit against Inwelligent Staff reports

SOUTH WHITLEY — One Community’s volunteers are busy preparing for the annual Thanksgiving dinner it provides for all residents of the Whitko School District. The dinner, sponsored by One Community, will

be held at the former Brownstone on State Street, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18. It is free of charge with registration. Last year, more than 20 volunteers prepared and served 168 traditional Thanksgiving meals that included turkey, stuffing and all

the trimmings, complete with pumpkin pie and other desserts. To make a reservation, to donate food items or to volunteer, call 229-4002 or 609-0281, or email mvhawk44@ gmail.com. Sign-up sheets are available at Town Hall.

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Davidsen sentenced to six years for child pornography By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Christopher Davidsen, 44, of Columbia City, received a six-year sentence in Circuit Court Monday on charges of possession of child pornography, a level 5 felony. Two years of Davidsen’s sentence will be served at the Indiana Department of Corrections, with the remaining to be on probation. Defense attorney Anthony Churchward

pushed for the entirety of the sentence to be suspended. “He has done everything he can to make this right,” he said. “His time in the jail was eye-opening and traumatic, but not as traumatic as the shame he’s felt.” Judge Matthew Rentschler handed down the sentence. “You’re going to get a second chance, whether it’s a month or years,” Rentschler said to Davidsen. In deciding on the

executed sentence, Rentschler considered the “extraordinary impact on Davidsen the victims,” the fact that Davidsen has led an otherwise lawful life and “not been a drain on society” and that Davidsen, based on his score with the Indiana Risk Assessment System, showed a low risk to reoffend. “While you did not physically harm the child, your interest in these kind of images creates the market and has an impact on the abuse of these children,” Rentschler said. In other Circuit Court news • Jammie Pulley, 41, of Fort Wayne, failed to appear, and Judge James Heuer issued a warrant for her arrest. • The trial for Justin Hammond, 28, of Columbia City, is set for Feb. 27. Hammond

is charged with dealing in and possession of a narcotic, level 5 and 6 felonies, respectively, and dealing in and possession of a schedule 4 controlled substance, both class A misdemeanors. If convicted, a level 6 felony carries a potential sentence of 6 years. • Luis Hernandez-Dominguez, 23, of Glenview, Ill., rescheduled his trial to Dec. 19. Hernandez-Dominguez is charged with OWI, possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine. • Colton Cabiya, 26, of Churubusco, pleaded guilty to criminal recklessness, a level 5 felony, intimidation, a level 5 felony and operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person, a class A misdemeanor. In accordance with the plea agreement, Cabiya faces a 10-year sentence, with between four to nine years served, at the discretion of the court. His

sentencing hearing is Dec. 11. • Tyler Neal, 25, of Huntington, requested a speedy trial, which was set for Jan. 10. Neal faces charges of resisting law enforcement, false informing, possession of methamphetamine, a legend drug and paraphernalia and dealing in methamphetamine. • Frank Bailey, 42, of North Webster withdrew his request for a speedy trial, and set his next pre-trial conference for Dec. 11. • Susan Power, 50, of Columbia City, and James Prater, 41, of South Whitley, appeared for initial hearings on check deception. For both cases, Prosecutor DJ Sigler offered deferred prosecution so that the defendants could avoid the potential penalties of a conviction. • Danny Mastropietro, 29, of Syracuse, rescheduled his trial to March 14. Mastropietro faces charges of possession of marijuana

and paraphernalia, maintaining a common nuisance and dealing in methamphetamine. • Warren Davies, 35, of Syracuse, had the remainder of his suspended sentence revoked after receiving a new felony and two new misdemeanor charges while on probation in 2016. He will serve the remaining 18 months of his sentence at the DOC. • Laura Koze, 22, of Ligonier, asked for and received a public defender, with the law firm Baber and Baber appointed due to a potential conflict with Churchward. Koze faces charges of dealing in and possession of methamphetamine and on charge of possession of paraphernalia. Her next hearing is Nov. 27. • Stephanie Damron, 32, of Larwill, received a sentence modification, being released from work release and placed on house arrest. Her release date is July 6.

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The following people were booked in the Whitley County Jail: • Bobby Seward, 26, of Columbia City, was arrested Oct. 30 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with operating while never licensed. • Ha Med, 34, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Oct. 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with operating while never licensed. • Anthony Chapin, 48, of Huntington, was arrested Oct. 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department for a body attachment (civil matter). • Douglass Pressler, 32, of Churubusco, was arrested Oct. 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. • Ryan Beers, 35, of Columbia City, was arrested Oct. 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, public indecency and resisting law enforcement. • Tristan Phillips, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Oct. 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Aung Oo, 21, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Oct. 31 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing cocaine or a narcotic drug and possession of cocaine. • Zachary Long, 24, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Oct. 31 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing cocaine. • Luke Taylor, 19, of Warsaw, was arrested Oct. 31 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with minor in consumption. • Kevin Edwards, 45, of Mishawaka, was arrested Nov. 1 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI endangering a person. • Susan Power, 50, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with check deception. • Jeffery Hill, 70, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Columbia City Police

Department, charged with leaving the scene of a property damage crash, OWI and OWI per se. • Paige Leonard, 25, of Mishawaka, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply. • Jacob Martin, 23, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing cocaine and possession of a narcotic. • Anthony Pence, 20, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with check deception and driving while suspended prior. • Dolph Dickmeyer, 64, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with residential entry and public intoxication. • Tina Nickolson, 51, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 2 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI and OWI per se. • Sherri Royal, 32, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Nov. 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with disorderly conduct, intimidation, driving while suspended prior, OWI-neglect of a dependent and battery to an officer. • Jay Foust, 62, of South Bend, was arrested Nov. 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply. • Jordan White, 22, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Nov. 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing a synthetic drug. • William Barber, 56, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 4 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI-controlled substance and possession of marijuana. • Kenneth Hershberger, 35, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 4 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia. • Andrea Cook, 49, of Fayette, Ohio, was arrested Nov. 5 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI and

OWI per se. • Christopher Ross, 42, of South Whitley, was arrested Nov. 5 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with battery in the presence of a minor. • Logan Gibson, 23, of Larwill, was arrested Nov. 5 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to return to lawful detention, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Robin Smith, 32, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. • Eddie Smith, 41, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. • Erika bruner, 28, of Cromwell, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine, visiting a common nuisance and possession of paraphernalia. • Victor Villanueva, 26, of Aurora, Ill., was arrested Nov. 6 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana. • Aziz Mascote, 26, of Aurora, Ill., was arrested Nov. 6 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana. • Tamela Knotts, 47, of Goshen, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with her second OWI, OWI per se and driving while suspended. • Sherry Blankenbeckler, 43, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. • Praylo Ivory, 41, of Hampton, Ga., was arrested Nov. 7 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with

possession of marijuana. • Austin Waller, 23, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 7 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with driving while suspended prior and leaving the scene of a property damage crash. • Melissa Roberts, 49, of Fort Wayne, was arrested Nov. 7 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se. • James Solliday, 60, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with invasion of privacy. • Tatum Patrick, 18, of Larwill, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, maintaining a common nuisance and minor in possession of alcohol. • Kevin Henney, 21, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, driving while suspended prior, visiting a common nuisance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • James Spaulding, 46, of Topeka, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. Tosha Lambert, 29, of Muncie, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to appear. • James Smith, 19, of Columbia City, was arrested Nov. 8 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with rape, sexual misconduct with a minor and criminal confinement. • James Prater, 41, of South Whitley, was arrested Nov. 9, charged with check deception. • Michael Godbey, 39, of Albion, was arrested Nov. 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. • Collin Smith, 18, of South Whitley, was arrested Nov. 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with minor in possession of alcohol.

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• Cook Talk and Taste at the Peabody Public Library features a lesson by Jill Daniel on cooking for a crowd. The event starts at 6 p.m. in community rooms A&B, and registration is required. • Classics at the Library brings the 1939 film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” to the South Whitley Community Public Library. The movie starts at 12:15 p.m.

Nov. 16

• Passport to taste at the South Whitley Community Public Library brings kids to Greece to learn about Greek culture and try to make a Greek-inspired recipe at 4 p.m. • The movie “The Whole Wide World” will be screened at the Whitley County Council on Aging at noon. • Special Olympics Indiana will host an exploratory meeting to discuss the development of a program in Whitley County. The discussion begins at 6 p.m. at the Whitley County Family YMCA in Columbia City.

Nov. 17

• The Columbia City Church of the Brethren hosts its annual fall auction, with a variety of goods ranging from food items to household ware. The auction will be held in the fellowship hall, with a light meal beginning the auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 18

• A harvest supper will be hosted by the Fellowship of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 4-7 p.m. or until sold out. The meal includes chicken or ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn, salad and a dessert. Carryouts will also be available. Meals are offered for a free-will donation. Money raised will be used for missions supported by the church. • Churubusco Main Street will sponsor a bus trip to Chicago. The bus leaves the PNC Bank parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and will travel to downtown Chicago in the Michigan Avenue area for shopping, sight seeing or take other transportation to other areas of Chicago. En-route, donuts, coffee and water will be served. There will also be raffles, including a 50/50 drawing. The bus will depart for Churubusco at 6 p.m. The cost for the trip is $40 per person. Tickets can be purchased at K&K Video and Books, 128 N. Main St., Churubusco. • A bake sale fundraiser benefiting local veterans will take place at VFWA Post 3846 in Churubusco, beginning at 8 a.m. and ending when all goods are sold. • The Duchy of Somerset, part of the Adrian Empire comes to the Peabody Public Library to demonstrate classical knights and ladies from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • A thanksgiving dinner for all Whitko school district residents will be held at the former Brownstone on State Restaurant from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. While the dinner is offered free of charge, reservations are required. To reserve a spot, call Marta Hawkins at 229-4002 or email her at mvhawk44@gmail.com. • A biscuits and sausage gravy breakfast will be hosted by West Point United Methodist Church, 4980 N. Etna Road, 7:30-10:30 a.m. The meal is offered for a free-will donation and also includes scrambled eggs, fried potatoes and a drink. • Yuletide Treasures Bazaar and Silent Auction, hosted by the Columbia City show choirs, is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Indian Springs Middle School. There is no admission fee and free parking for the 20th-annual event. All proceeds go to support the Columbia City show choirs. The bazaar has more than 125 vendors, offering unique items as well as direct sale vendors. A silent auction will be held with more than 100 items donated from many local businesses. Items include restaurant gift certificates, Walt Disney World tickets and entertainment passes.

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The bake sale will also have distinctive treats, and breakfast and lunch will be available all day. Nov. 19

• Churubusco United Methodist Church will host Tim Bloom, of Bloom, Gates, Shipman and Whiteleather, to discuss the basics of wills and estates, and will give valuable information on how to leave the most assets to the people and institutions you care about. The event is 9:30-10:20 a.m. at the church. Nov. 20

• The Whitko School Board hosts its regular monthly meeting, but this month will meet in the Whitko High School auditorium at 6:30 p.m. At the meeting, the board will present and discuss the findings of consultants the board hired in the spring to study the district and offer feedback from the community about reconfiguring district buildings. The meeting is for informational purposes only, with any decision on the issue being delayed to a later date.

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• The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host Chip Stephenson, of the Columbia City Police Department, for its Women’s Lunch Series. Stephenson will share tips on how to keep yourself safe, avoid identity theft and still enjoy the holiday season. The cost is $15 per person, including lunch. RSVP to the Chamber by calling 248-8131 or email office@ whitleychamber.com. • Chapman’s Brewing Company will host a release party for a new beer and are partnering with The Impact Center in Columbia City for a food drive. Items needed for the center include canned fruits and vegetables, boxed meals and pasta. For every $10 donated, the center can buy 50 pounds of food for a family. Nov. 23

• The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by the Columbia City Rotary Club, is 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Whitley County 4-H Center. The event is for those who would otherwise not have a traditional Thanksgiving meal, regardless of need. Free-will donations will be accepted and delivery is available for those who cannot make it to the 4-H Center. To reserve a meal delivery, call J&J Insurance at 244-6174 or Smith & Sons Funeral Home at 244-7601. To make a monetary donation or assist with a limited number of volunteer positions, call one of the numbers above. Nov. 24

• The annual Lighted Christmas Parade in downtown Columbia City begins at 6 p.m. The celebration will welcome Santa to his house on the northwest corner of the Courthouse square, among various other activities. • Small Business Friday and Saturday in the Churubusco occurs on Nov. 24-25. Nov. 25

• A tree lighting ceremony starts at 6 p.m. in downtown Churubusco. • Shop Small Saturday in Whitley County is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop Small Saturday has become a holiday shopping tradition for many, and many local businesses will offer specials, gift ideas, samples and small-town friendly service. The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce may have limited booth space available. For details, contact jennifer@whitleychamber.com. Nov. 26

• The Whitley County Community Christmas Celebration will host a meeting at 4 p.m. at Columbia City United Methodist Church. The meetings are open to the public to receive ideas, or anyone wanting to volunteer in any capacity. There are still openings for refreshments, publicity, costumes and cast organization. Contact Craig or Ginger Crosson at 327-3708. Nov. 30

• The Whitley County Council on Aging monthly birthday party is at noon at the Senior Center. The party will feature singer Kirk

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• The deadline for submitting fall grant applications to the Community Foundation of Whitley County is Dec. 1. The foundation’s grant application process is online at cfwhitley. org/grant-seekers. The foundation funds charitable projects that will make a positive impact on Whitley County and its people. • Christmas at the Courthouse begins its two night event featuring a live nativity, live local music, refreshments and storytelling. The event is from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2

• A benefit for Randy and Katy (Strange) Hippensteel is 4-7 p.m. at the Central Noble Elementary Cafeteria. The Hippensteels were married last summer and are expecting their first child. Randy was in a coma for 13 days and in the hospital for 40 days. The meal includes pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, chips, cole slaw, applesauce, baked beans, assorted desserts and drinks — for a free-will offering. There will also be an auction and silent auction. The event is sponsored by Asbury United Methodist Church. To donate or help, call Carolyn Stringfellow at 636-2278 or the church at 636-7393. Items for the silent auction or auction may be taken to the church at 605 E. Main St. in Albion. • A Christmas Festival and Market is 3-8 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in downtown Columbia City. • An interdenominational men’s breakfast will take place at the Columbia City Church of the Brethren at 8 a.m. Men of all ages and all faiths are welcome to enjoy fellowship and an egg, hashbrown and sausage casserole. Dec. 7

• The Churubusco Lions Club will host its annual Christmas dinner for the senior citizens of the Churubusco area. The annual dinner will be served at noon in the Fellowship Hall at the Churubusco United Methodist Church, 750 N. Main St. The holiday meal menu is turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable, rolls and butter, ice cream and a beverage. Entertainment will follow the meal, including a visit from Santa Claus. To make a reservation, call Herb Gaff at 498-2285 or 341-2205 by Dec. 4. Dec. 8

• Santa will be at the South Whitley Town Hall from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 9

• A Christmas Festival and Market is 3-8 p.m. at Community of Hope Church in downtown Columbia City. • Breakfast with Santa, hosted by the Columbia City Main Street Association, takes place at the Van Buren center at 8 a.m. Tickets are required for attendance, and are available for purchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-37398043555 Dec. 14

• A blood drive will be hosted at Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco, 9251 E. State Road 205, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Schedule your donation at redcross.org or call 800-RED-CROSS. • Books and Booze meets at Downtown on the Square to discuss the book “Seven Brief Lessons on Physics” by Carlo Rovelli at 7 p.m. The club is for persons 21 and over, and no library card is required. Dec. 16

• Santa will be at the South Whitley Town Hall from 5-8 p.m. Dec. 17

• Holiday Pops, performed by the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and hosted by First Church of God in Columbia City, begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12, and are available for purchase online at fwphil. org, by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 481-0777, or at First Church of God, STAR Bank, DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home or at the door prior to the concert.

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