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Christmas Festival event brings back Gingerbread Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Christmas Festival event will once again host a Gingerbread Festival, sponsored by Scientific & Regulatory Consultants Inc. and the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce. The Gingerbread Festival will be housed at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce at 128 W. Van Buren St., north of the Courthouse in downtown Columbia City. The event will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. The festival of Gingerbread will be open for visitors 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Nov. 25, 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9. Visitors are urged to come inside and vote for their favorites with penny votes. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. The registration deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 21. Registration forms are available at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce or via email at jennifer@ whitleychamber.com. All gingerbread entries must be delivered 1 to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21. Categories include: Children age 10 and under (daycares and preschools welcome), youth ages 11-17, adult ages 18 or older, family and professional. Registration fees are $2 for children and youth, $5 for adults and families and $20 for professional entries. The Gingerbread Festival is an official event of the Whitley County Christmas Festival, which begins with the sixth annual Whitley County Lighted Christmas Parade 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24. All proceeds support Santa’s House and the Whitley County Lighted Christmas Parade.

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CCPD spreads Christmas cheer By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — For the third year, Columbia City’s Police Department will host Patrolling for Presents, which grows in popularity each year. Patrolling for Presents began as an event similar to Shop with a Sheriff, where children shopped for Christmas presents with officers. Since then, the program evolved into an exciting event that brings together children and officers. “We have done something a little different each year,” said CCPD Officer Scott Valentic.

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Last year, the CCPD provided winter coats, hats and gloves to more than 100 children. This year, officers will host a fun event at Main Bowl and each child will receive a goody bag. The program helps foster positive relationships between local children and police officers. “We see kids in the community now and say, ‘hello,’ and they aren’t afraid of us,” Valentic said. “We love to see them wave to us and not be scared. There’s

no reason to be scared of us, but because of what’s happening in other cities and what’s on the news, sometimes people are afraid. “We can’t control what happens elsewhere, but we can control what happens here.” Many children who participate in the program will grow up to be teenagers, then adults in the community. “Most of our officers will still be here and we hopefully will still See CCPD, Page 2

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Whitko band travels to Lucas Oil By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia�com

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Nicole Lawson, Devin Spring, director John VanPatten, Malarie Puterbaugh and Hannah Sikora celebrate their state final experience with their trophy.

INDIANAPOLIS — “I did not think we would get here,” Whitko band director John VanPatten told his band outside a cold and windy Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday. “Not because I didn’t believe in you – trust me, I believe in you, you guys are awesome, but because I know how hard it is to get here.” For the first time in Whitko history, the Marching Pride advanced past Indiana State School Music Association Semi-State competition to march at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 4. The odds of making the ISSMA state competition are slim, with only 40 out of the 120 or

more Indiana marching bands that compete make it each year. To stack the odds against them, Whitko marched with a mere 22 members, half of whom were freshmen, and a director in his first year with the school. Despite the odds, VanPatten and his band proceeded to the furthest extent an Indiana band can go, and placed 10th at finals last weekend. VanPatten places all the credit on the kids. “I have done so little for you, it is all on you,” he said in his pre-performance pep-talk. “I think about 65-70 percent of the band directors in Indiana could get their bands here, but only 10 in each class See BAND, Page 2

WCCS teachers will be busy on Professional Day By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — Students will have Monday off of school, but Whitley County Consolidated Schools’ teachers will be hard at work. Assistant Superintendent Laura McDermott said teachers at the elementary, middle and high school levels will each focus on different areas Monday.

Teachers at the elementary-school level will meet at Little Turtle Elementary School to work on the district’s new math adoption, with trainers from Pearson available. “Teachers will share which pieces support growth and how they’re using them to benefit our students,” McDermott said. “They will be discussing curriculum maps and how they align

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with state standards — what’s working and what’s not, and how to make it better.” At Indian Springs Middle School, teachers will continue to work on 1:1 technology implementation. Though all students K-12 have access to devices now, WCCS is continuing to be proactive in how technology is implemented in the classroom. “We will have innovation leaders and lead teachers provide feedback to their colleagues’ lessons and student work,” McDermott said. “It’s a very collaborative process that ISMS will use throughout the rest of the year.”

Teachers at Eagle Tech Academy and Columbia City High School will be preparing for the new trimester, which begins Tuesday. This school year is the last year for trimesters, as the school board voted to switch the district to a semester schedule. Also at the school board meeting:Business Manager Todd Fleetwood discussed an investment option for the district’s cash balances — through brokerage CDs rather than a money market account. Fleetwood said the money would still be FDIC insured and would be accessible every six months, but the

district would receive a much higher interest rate — from 0.35 percent to 1.7 percent, which amounts to $65,000$75,000 more money for the district each year. Fleetwood indicated some money would be kept out of the CD for emergencies. Superintendent Patricia O’Connor indicated the schools had great turnouts for parent-teacher conferences this fall. The elementary schools all had 94 percent or above participation from parents. ISMS had a lower percentage, 68 percent, but O’Connor said parents and teachers at the middle school level are in See WCCS, Page 2

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BAND from Page 1 have the students that buy into what they’re talking about, that work so hard, that listen at the very basic level. The smallest things are what get you here. Doing these small simple things well are what gets you here, and that is all on you.” ISSMA Semi-State is extremely competitive, with the difference between 10th and 11th places sometimes being as little as 0.01 point out of 100. The “small simple things” can indeed be the difference. “Without you guys doing what I ask you to do, we go nowhere. That is what should be on everybody’s mind here. This is nowhere close to being about me. No. This is about you. You got yourself here. This is your accomplishment, and you need to be proud of what you have accom-

plished,” he said. Throughout the season, the band used the phrase “Why not us?” to emphasize that the size and experience level of the band does not matter. What matters is work ethic. “There were a few sets that I really struggled getting to because of the really big steps, but I just kept trying – even cried sometimes – but I kept determined,” said Rylee Rose, a freshman snare player. The kids took that message to heart. “They’ve responded to everything I’ve thrown at them, and they just keep wanting more. It’s incredible,” VanPatten said. “I think that’s part of the reason we’ve been so successful, because they just keep wanting more to do.” In the stadium

After arriving at Lucas Oil Stadium and unloading the trailer of instruments and equipment, bands march into the lower level of the stadium where they warm up bodies and instruments. From there, they proceed to a corner tunnel leading to the field. The most heartwrenching moment for a performer is that moment – when they walk through the tunnel and see the overwhelming stadium before them. Most directors try to prepare students for this moment, because the adrenaline rush is intense. “You need to put one foot in front of the other and you need to get in it,” VanPatten said. “Let it be overwhelming later.” Junior percussionist Charles Ault reflected on his excitement leading up to this moment.

“We’re able to take the money we’ve raised and help children elsewhere,” Valentic said. Last year, the money funded winter apparel. This year, the goody bags will include gifts that foster positive family activities, such as movie tickets and passes to Paige’s Crossing, as well as a gift card that can be used to purchase food for

a holiday meal. This is the first year the CCPD has solicited donations, and Valentic believes that speaks to the generosity of the community. “People are so generous,” Valentic said. “You see it full circle — willingness for people to donate and officers volunteering their time — everyone comes together and the kids get all the benefit.” Those who want to support Patrolling for Presents can make a donation at the utilities office at City Hall. Larger businesses can also make cash donations, or discuss making another donation, such as a gift card for the goody bags. “We’re keeping the money local — local people are making the donations,” Valentic said. Any surplus of donations will be carried over to next year. “It’s all about the kids. Every penny we raise will go to them,” Valentic said. “It helps bring our community closer.”

CCPD from Page 2 be doing this program,” Valentic said. “We hope we can really make a difference, giving our time and effort to the children.” The CCPD partners with Toys for Tots to provide children in the program with Christmas gifts. Rather than doubling services in gifting toys, the CCPD looked for other holiday needs for local children.

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“Last night, I couldn’t sleep because I was thinking about how it’s going to be huge, bright, flashy, heart-bursting-outof-your-chest sort of deal. I was trying to tell myself this was a performance like any other so that I didn’t freeze or mess up. I had to keep telling myself that throughout the show,” he said. For some, it was almost overwhelming. “My heart dropped to my stomach,” said senior flautist Hannah Sikora. “When we were standing in the opening set, I could feel my vision shifting.” Senior Nicole Lawson echoed Sikora. “I almost fainted. This is very tall and large and I feel very small but it was also awesome,” she said. Despite the grand nature of the stadium, the band members kept their cool, and cheered

remember we were all sitting in a circle and I was talking to you about how I had looked through your scores from the last couple years and I said, ‘You were really close to [advancing to state] in music, we’re going to work hard on visuals,’ and I said in the next five years, there’s no reason we shouldn’t be marching down at finals,” he said. “I was not expecting this group to be able to do what they’re doing at the end of my first year – I was expecting that at the end of year three or four.” At the conclusion of his pre-performance speech, VanPatten had the band repeat after him a phrase they have used to emphasize the team nature of band, “I will not let you down.” “And you have certainly done that all year round,” he said.

Rotary Club preps for Thanksgiving Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, hosted by the Columbia City Rotary Club, is Nov. 23. The meal will be hosted 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Whitley County 4-H Community Building. The annual event is for those who would

otherwise not have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner regardless of need. The meal is available at no charge but free-will donations are accepted. Proceeds go to feed the hungry in Whitley County. Hot meal delivery to your home is available in Columbia City, South Whitley and county

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evaluate the challenges for small and rural school districts, and a report will be given to lawmakers and other districts in the state. “It’s been a tremendous opportunity to work with superintendents from across the state and discuss the challenges we have,” O’Connor said. Bids for the new Columbia City High School construction project were opened last week, including general trades, glazing, glass and grandstands — nine contracts in total. O’Connor reported that the bids came in within the estimated budget, and

Skillman Corp. is working with the contractors to ensure they understand all parameters of the project. It is expected the bids will be brought to the board for approval at the board’s Nov. 20 meeting. Principals from the high schools discussed potential new courses to be offered next school year. At Eagle Tech Academy, Principal Brady Mullett is requesting the addition of a technology in society course, which addresses how technology is woven into culture, politics, ethics and people, and could be integrated with science and social studies courses. “This could be a really deep course,” Mullett said. CCHS Principal Jennifer Reiff is proposing several new courses, namely trading one required freshman course with another — taking out introduction to communication and replacing it with career information and exploration, where students can learn soft skills needed to be successful in their careers. Other proposed new classes include advanced manufacturing, a math-ready course for seniors who need to pass the ISTEP test, and a computer science course. The state is also requiring that all high schools in Indiana offer an ethnic studies course and an Indiana studies class.

WCCS from Page 2 frequent communication with each other via email. “We are very pleased with these results,” O’Connor said. “Every year we talk about the importance of parents being involved and having relationships with their child’s teachers. It’s something that we can be very proud of — that we have the support of our parents.” O’Connor was selected to be on the Indiana Small and Rural School Task Force, which includes 12 superintendents, members of the Indiana Department of Education and consultants from Chicago. The group will

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in excitement as they marched out after their performance. “I thought the kids did awesome,” VanPatten said after the performance. “They did a really good job. Being in that environment, they could really let the circumstances overwhelm them and they absolutely did not. They kept their heads about them.” After the performance, bands enjoy a cold bottle of milk before heading back onto the field for awards, a ceremony called Retreat in marching band. The bands stand side-byside as winners are announced. Although Whitko placed 10th out of 10 bands, VanPatten said the students have nothing to be ashamed of. “My first rehearsal here with Whitko, I

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S. Whitley club offers strategies for chess, life By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — The sounds of chess and excitement fill the South Whitley Community Public Library as Tim Weybright leads the chess club twice a month. But Weybright’s club is not your average chess club, as smack talk is not only allowed: it’s encouraged. Weybright started the club after moving to nearby Tunker in 2008. “I came straight to the library and asked them, ‘Where is your chess club?’ he said. “The librarian at the time said, ‘It sounds like you want to start one,” and I guess I did.” The club has had a continuous presence at the library for nine years,. The club changed over time but has one remaining constant – the goal is to have fun. The club began as a group of adults from the community. “We had Roger (Hubble) the ham radio guy, Teresa (Carrano)

who played well, John Gott who was the god of chess and I was a bug to him,” Weybright said. Over time, the age group decreased. The club gradually and organically transitioned from a playing club to a teaching club. “I always thought it was a teaching club,” Weybright said. “There were a few years where I had half a dozen kids and we had a good time.” With this age group, Weybright used several inherent components of chess to teach life lessons to the children he worked with, and most enjoyed seeing them come out of their shells. “You have to think, you have to be persistent,” he said. “I had a little girl once who was being too timid with a piece. She kept running away and I kept checking her, so I asked her, ‘What would you do if your sister was trying to take your favorite shirt?’” As he recalls, she came alive at that point

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Marc Lipman and Tim Weybright play chess at the South Whitley Community Public Library. The club meets in the library 4:30-6 p.m. every second and forth Thursday.

and began playing with heart. Weybright wins almost all these matches, but that’s not what is important to him encouraging the kids to do something on their own with confidence is. One of the ways

Volunteers are needed for Whitley County Community Christmas at the Courthouse By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — A 31-year Whitley County tradition may be stopped in its tracks this year, and the planning committee is asking for your help. Beginning in 1984 with one man’s vision, churches in the community have put on a Christmas at the Courthouse celebration including a seven-scene live nativity, live local musical talent and storytelling in the courthouse. Over the last several years, however, the number of volunteers on the board shrunk and, this year, chairman Craig Crosson and secretary Ginger Crosson fear the lack of interest means the tradition cannot continue. “We need younger people with energy and fresh ideas to keep the celebration inviting,” Crosson wrote in a letter. “[The] present committee members are burned out or age prevents them from continuing.” At the Oct. 29 planning meeting, three new volunteers commented on why the celebration is important enough for their time.

“I like being involved in the community and I love the small town feel,” said Tamela Hamilton. “I have four kids and I’d like them to be involved, because Christmas is my favorite time of year.” Kathy and Phil Ehinger discovered the committee through one of the Crossons’ many church visits. “Since we retired, we wanted to be more involved so when [the Crossons] came I felt moved to help,” Ehinger said. “It seemed like a

good use of our time.” The tradition still needs the help of volunteers for its 65 cast members in the nativity scene and to reinvigorate the tired committee members. If you are interested in volunteering with the non-denominational event, contact Craig Crosson at 327-3708 or craigcrosson@yahoo.com. If you would like to participate in the cast for this year’s nativity scene, contact Wendi Barnett at 723-4566.

Weybright helps kids grow in confidence is through trash talking while playing. “It is the lamest nerd trash talk there is,” he said. “Since the average age now is 10, they do a lot of trash talk and it’s fun.”

A favorite of his is a game he made called “Dead Pawn.” When he takes a pawn from one of the kids, he grabs the pawn, stands up and shouts “dead pawn.” This almost always beckons backfire from the kids

with their next capture. “The next time they take out a pawn they pick it up and yell ‘dead pawn.’” Marc Lipman, a Columbia City man who heard about the club through the community calendar in IN|Whitley County, concurs with Weybright about the merits of chess. “A lot of the skills are transferable – patience, problem-solving, critical thinking,” he said. Attendance over the years has been inconsistent, and Weybright considered shutting the club down a few times. He keeps it going, however, because he feels like it makes a difference. “I’ve actually watched kids mature here,” he said. “It’s cool to watch them go from shy 9-yearolds to confident teens. Kids remember me, and years down the road they look at me and say, ‘chess guy.’ I like to think I’ve made a difference in their lives, however small.”

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WHITKO BAND AT LUCAS OIL

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Senior flautists Hannah Sikora and Nicole Lawson celebrate a good performance. Sikora and Lawson shared a flute duet during the show.

Nadia Rhoades stands with the band at “Retreat.”

After arriving at a chilly Lucas Oil Stadium, the band unloads the trailer and begins to prepare for the performance.

Representatives from each of the 10 bands come forward during “Retreat” to accept trophies. Whitko sent seniors Hannah Sikora, Nicole Lawson, Devin Spring and Malarie Puterbaugh. Before their performance, the band went through physical and musical warm-ups to physically and mentally prepare for the show.

The band anxiously awaits the announcement of the winners at the awards ceremony, also called retreat.

Band members stand in the tunnel, taking in the awe of the stadium before them. Terry G. Housholder, President

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The Whitko Marching Pride performs its show at Lucas Oil stadium for the first time.

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Director John VanPatten leads the band out of a tunnel from underneath Lucas Oil, the first time the students see the field on their way to performing.

Junior Bailey Ruckman talks with sophomore Mason Lehman at the “milk party.” After the performance, all state finalists receive a celebratory bottle of milk.

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Main Street seeks grant for alley facelift By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Continuing the work its already started in downtown Churubusco, the Main Street Association is looking to fund an alley activation project — a “pocket park” in the 100 block of North Main Street. The Churubusco Main Street Association applied for a $10,000 grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, and also garnered $20,000 in support from the town and donations from others. The alley isn’t being used, and hasn’t been repaved in many years. “It’s very narrow and drivers can’t see when trying to go in or out of it,” said Churubusco

Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl. “We have a great mural in that alley we would like to showcase.” In a survey conducted by the town, many residents indicated they wanted to see continued revitalization downtown and growth in the town’s parks. The “pocket park,” which will be called Franklin Promenade, will give the town both. “It’s an extension of what we’ve already done with that block,” SadeBartl said. The park is also a preview to what’s to come — a new town library. Although still at least two years out from potentially having the funding for the library, community leaders are looking ahead to what the alley can be — a

promenade between downtown and the new library. “Franklin” is a historic name for the town. Before being named “Churubusco” the town was comprised of the growing communities of Franklin and Union. Franklin was on the north side of the town. In the future, a park named “Union” could arise on the south side of Churubusco, Sade-Bartl said. The Town Council allocated $20,000 toward the project, and there are several donations, including a park bench and bike rack. Though the Main Street association is applying for the grant, the project will be completed and maintained by the town. Town employees spend about 40 hours per month

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Pictured is a rendering of a proposed new “pocket park” in the alley located in the 100 block of North Main Street in downtown Churubusco. The Main Street Association applied for a $10,000 grant to complete funding for the park.

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Deputy EMA director selected for homeland security scholarship By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County’s deputy director of the Emergency Management Agency is one of 13 students who received the Indiana Homeland Security Scholarship from the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation. Scott attends Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, and is pursuing a bachelor’s in emergency response management. He is also a longtime volunteer of at the Columbia Township Fire Department as a firefighter and medic. The scholarship was awarded to students who volunteer and are going to school for a career in public safety. Scott has been with CTFD since 2009.

“The program is to ensure I receive the skills I need to perform the principals of emergency management,” Scott said. Those principals are planning, prevention, mitigation, response and recovery. “These steps ensure our community as a whole becomes more resilient and prepared for the known and unknown disasters it will see,” Scott said. He hopes to use his education to enhance the preparedness of Whitley County. “The program will help me understand the many different aspects of our responsibilities, like identifying and preparing for hazards, helping our first responders get more training, making sure our businesses and communities know what to do

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when disaster occurs, and of course, continue to help the citizens be prepared for the same disasters,” he said. Each student receiving a scholarship attends an Indiana college, is pursuing a degree in a safety- or health-related major and has volunteer experience at a public safety organization such as a police or fire depart-

ment, emergency medical service or emergency management agency. The funding for these scholarships was provided through purchases of “Secure Indiana” license plates. “By donating to the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation, people are doing two important things: They are helping save lives with funds that buy lifesaving equipment at the local level, and they are improving the lives of amazing college students by helping them with scholarships,” said Steve Cain, chair of the Indiana Homeland Security Foundation Board. “The Foundation is honored to provide scholarships to students who consider safety and the condition of others a top priority.”

landscaping selected. Community leaders look forward to the potential the new park brings — a place to host fundraisers and even

wine tastings. “It’s very intimate and close-knit,” Sade-Bartl said. “It will be great to get green space downtown.”

Holiday Pops at First Church of God ushers in the Christmas season Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — The Fort Wayne Philharmonic returns to the First Church of God in Columbia City on Sunday, Dec. 17, for its annual Holiday Pops performance, starting at 7 p.m. The event is part of the Parkview Health Regional series. The concert traditionally claims a warm spot in the hearts of hundreds of Whitley County families, and again will be led by Fort Wayne Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Caleb Young. “We have another wonderful concert in store for Whitley County audiences this year. Holiday Pops promises delightful winter songs and shimmering holiday favorites. With these concerts our musicians hope to capture the joyous heart of the holidays and spend the

most wonderful time of the year with all of you,” said Young. This year’s concert will take audiences on a journey through the winter wonderlands and traditional Christmases of bygone days up to the present. Designed to draw listeners into an experience of music, memories and popular culture, the program is meant to represent the true spirit of the season. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Processing fees apply. Tickets are available for purchase online at fwphil. org or by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 481-0777, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets are also available at the First Church of God, STAR Bank, DeMoney & Grimes Funeral Home or at the door prior to the concert.

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Use alternatives for situps, crunches By Amy & Patrick Carpenter Client: “Hey coach, why don’t we ever do ab exercises?” Coach: “We’re doing ‘ab’ exercises every time we squat, swing, press, deadlift, pullup and plank…” You’ll never see a situp or crunch in most of our training sessions we lead, and here’s why: Every time you do a situp (spinal flexion), it’s like someone parking a motorcycle on your body. It creates 750 pounds of compression force on the spine. Sound good? Think of a steel beam that supports a building. It’s meant to stand straight and bare load. You would never expect it to bend, twist, and still carry load; but that’s exactly what our spines do! They bend, twist, allow our lungs to fill with air, dance, jump, run, play — but we still have to protect them. Your “support beam” is incredibly important. One of the world’s leading spinal experts, Dr. McGill, has spent three decades studying spinal biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada, and

he is on a crusade to end crunches. His three favorite core exercises are side-plank, bird-dog and stir-the-pot. McGill preaches that the best way to train your core is with your spine in neutral, using various forms of planking or movements that use rotation or resist rotation, called “anti-rotation,” to build strength. Planks are great because they recruit the most amount of ab muscles at the same time. And that’s just how life works. Natural, everyday activities require our muscles to work together and fire simultaneously. So, one of the best things you can do to prepare for life and prevent back injuries is to stop crunching and start planking. You can also try planks with leg lifts, suspended rollouts or tucks. All three require spinal stabilization, strength and endurance. In addition to stabilization practices, you can challenge your core by focusing on rotation or resisting rotation. Check out the movements below. The plank pull-through is the best

of both stabilization and anti-rotation. It keeps your body still, resist moving anything but your arm while you drag the sandbag through. The windmill is a more advanced movement that requires good form and control, and is considered an anti-rotation exercise that you can top load (weight in the upper arm), bottom load (lower arm) or both. The high to low chop works the opposing motion as you rotate your body on the cable machine or with a band. I’m ecstatic that the fitness industry is working smarter, not harder when it comes to core training. Now you can too! I encourage you to leave crunches behind, along with ab machines and try a more holistic way to build your core strength. — Amy & Patrick Carpenter are the owners of Anytime Fitness locations in Churubusco, Columbia City, Bluffton and Huntington. They are lifelong residents of the area, small business owners, and are dedicated to helping all of us get to a healthier place.

Whitley County • November 9, 2017

Marching band is a big deal The marching bands of today are very different than bands of the past. Not so long ago, bands existed for one purpose: halftime entertainment at football games. Sure, some band members participated in pep-band at those games or marched in parades to represent the school, but one thing was constant – they were auxiliary to something else, always a side-show and never the main attraction. Those not “in the know” with marching bands could easily assume they have not changed. After all, the biggest exposure to the community at large remains football games and parades. What most people do not know, however, is just how big of a deal they have become in the last few decades. Today, Indiana marching bands are no longer sidekicks for entertainment. The Indiana State School Music Association, or ISSMA, formed in 1981, and created a competitive organized and stratified body for bands of all shapes and sizes in Indiana to contend against one another. Marching band is one of ISSMA’s most popular events.

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Both Columbia City and Whitko have marching bands that compete in ISSMA, and those living near the high schools have probably heard them practicing at least once throughout the season. While Churubusco does not have a marching band, its pep band works hard to be a cheerful presence at home football games and band members have other opportunities to compete during the year. ISSMA’s most well-attended and undoubtedly flashiest event is its annual Marching Band State Finals competition, which takes place every year around the first weekend in November. Much like in high school sports, progressing to the ISSMA state competition is a major accomplishment. Each season begins with about 120 bands statewide, which compete in weekly competitions and whittle down the numbers until eventually only the 40 best bands remain. There are four classes, A-D,

which split up the bands by school size, and only the top ten from each class advance to finals. When a band manages to become a state finalist, it marches in Lucas Oil Stadium in front of a monstrous crowd. In the past, attendance at finals has been upward of 15,000. For the dedicated high school students, directors, parents and volunteers, Lucas Oil is the biggest stage they will perform on in their marching careers and, for many, it remains an intangible dream. Columbia City had high hopes for the season, but the tough competition was too much. While they did not make ISSMA state, the Marching Eagles have been successful in Indiana State Track Marching in the past. With well over 100 hours spent tirelessly rehearsing their show, sometimes in the sleet and rain, we commend the Whitko Marching Pride on making it to ISSMA State Finals for the first time in school history. We are also glad to see the town of South Whitley proudly supporting the kids in this momentous accomplishment, because marching band is a big deal.

High speed internet comes to Grandma Barnes Road Lordy, they’re going fast, fast, fast on Grandma Barnes Road. No, not the Dodge Chargers, the Harley Softtail Breakouts or the F-150 Platinums. The BRIAN breaking HOWEY news: You can find the fastest internet speeds in America on Grandma Barnes Road deep in the hollers of Brown County. This was no accident and, in fact, purposely was almost a decade in the making. It is a problem facing many of Indiana’s rural counties. The solutions here happened because of a unique collaboration between activist citizens, locally elected officials, the Brown County School Corporation, the highway department, state legislators, two gubernatorial administrations and a small company that is investing

here and in places like Harrison and Washington counties. Or as Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch told the dozens of people gathered on a rainy Friday afternoon to celebrate the expansion of high speed internet to close to 400 homes, “Government we like to have, but it is always the hard-working men and women who are taking the risks and the sacrifices to move your communities forward and move our state forward.” Brown County’s Vision 2020 plan of 2009 identified high speed internet needed for education, economic development and public safety. A task force was formed in 2011 to attempt to achieve that goal, with limited success. Two years ago, Nashville Town Manager Scott Rudd tried again, creating the new Brown County Broadband Task Force that includes this writer. Mike Laros, who heads the committee, explained after the 2011 version, “The main thing we learned is it ain’t easy to get broadband in rural America.” At the Indiana Statehouse,

then-Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann was also studying the issue, had convened a state task force that included agency heads, elected officials, big companies like AT&T, and defined solutions. One of them was to create criteria for local communities to position themselves for broadband investment, establish time frames and a central clearinghouse to gain permits. State Sen. Erich Koch carried the “Broadband Ready” legislation, which Gov. Mike Pence signed, and so Nashville and Brown County became the first municipality, the first county, and the first county/county seat tandem to receive the designation from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Sen. Koch observed, “Rural broadband is a challenge not just for Indiana, but every state. The solution? There is no silver bullet. The solution is a silver buckshot. It will take many solutions until we’re all the way there.” With the new designation, Rudd noticed a quick uptick in inquiries. Smithville Fiber crews were laying fiber within the town. Another

came from Bryan Gabriel, CEO of Mainstream Fiber Networks which was willing to invest in rural communities. What was needed was a citizen activist or in Mainstream’s parlance, a “champion,” and one of them was John Tiernan, who moved from downtown Chicago to Grandma Barnes Road four years ago. “Coming from Chicago, we really took the challenges of rural internet for granted,” he said. Tiernan joined the second broadband task force after approaching bigger companies. Tiernan learned of Mainstream, which installed what became a fiber optic beachhead to Brown County Schools’ campuses near Helmsburg and out toward Story. In Mainstream, Tiernan found a partner: “It was a breath of fresh air. The despair I felt after six figure quotes and then there was hope to bring internet to Grandma Barnes Road.” Sen. Koch explained of Gabriel and Mainstream, “He’s put technology, he’s put in capital, he’s taken risk and he’s worked closely with

local leadership. We’re not done here.” Mainstream has invested $950,000 in Brown County, bringing service to 400 homes. It found cooperation from the Brown County Highway Department, which helped the company assist with right-of-way issues. “Because of Bryan and Mainstream we now have internet speeds on Grandma Barnes Road that rival the fastest internet in the country. It is five times faster than the internet speeds we left in downtown Chicago,” Tiernan said. Our beautiful Nashville proclaims itself as a “Pioneer Art Colony.” Gov. Holcomb’s inaugural address celebrated pioneering Hoosiers riding Conestoga wagons to Gemini space capsules. Lt. Gov. Crouch invoked the most famous Hoosier pioneer. “It is so interesting to me that Abraham Lincoln said the fact that some can achieve great success is proof to all that others can achieve it,” she began, speaking to dozens of locals who showed up at a pavilion where the fireplace was ablaze. “You

have taken it upon yourselves and community to come together to collaborate and cooperate to accomplish a goal and provide services to you and your residents. I can’t think of any greater success than that.” Crouch added, “Gov. Holcomb and I believe that rural Indiana is the next great economic frontier here in Indiana. To realize that economic development, we must have that broadband connectivity and speed in every corner of our state. Health care … education … business … and agriculture depend upon it. Hoosiers across this state know that government alone is not the answer, but rather you all are.” On this day, what really mattered was that Grandma Barnes Road was expressly connected to the world. John Tiernan could log on to the internet, and watch Gov. Holcomb forge economic relationships in India. — Brian Howey is publisher of Howey Politics Indiana at www.howeypolitics.com. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @ hwypol.

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Chamber celebrates opening of Chamber puts United’s Country Corner in S. Whitley lens on the arts Staff reports

SOUTH WHITLEY — A new gas station is pumping in South Whitley. Last week, the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center celebrated the grand opening of United Oil’s newly renovated station, United’s Country Corner. The station is located at the corner of State Road 5 and State Road 14. It is open seven days a week with 24-hour pump service — a welcome improvement for travelers. “We’re pleased that United Oil has made this commitment to our community,” Town Council President Randy Cokl said. “The spacious new building and 24 hour pumps are a great asset to the area, and a welcoming site to those entering our town.” Inside United’s Country Corner, visitors will find a bright, wellstocked convenience

Passages’ Bridge 333 artists featured Nov. 10 Staff reports

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Those present for Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of United’s Country Corner.

store and dining area with specials aimed at providing meals and value to those on the go. The station serves broaster chicken, fresh pizza whole and by the slice, soups, a variety of sandwiches, and breakfast items, including biscuits and gravy. Indoor and outdoor seating areas are offered. Fresh, new, clean

restrooms are also available as well. “We join in celebrating United Oil’s decision to remodel, revamp and revitalize a building in the South Whitley community and, in turn, improve the fabric of Whitley County in the process,” said Jennifer Romano, executive director of the Whitley County Chamber of

Commerce & Visitors Center. “The newly opened United’s Country Corner brightens this entrance to the town with a beautiful, welcoming new facility for residents and visitors. We join the community in celebrating this important event.” United’s Country Corner is located at 6800 W. S.R. 14 in South Whitley.

COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center will feature local artists in collaboration with Passages’ Bridge 333 art program during the month of November in the Chamber’s “Focus on the Arts” initiative. An opening reception will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, and the works will remain on display through the end of November. The exhibit features an assortment of paintings and ceramics. The vivid colors evoke feelings of excitement and optimism going into the winter season. Several artists contributed pieces for the exhibit. All items are available for purchase

with proceeds supporting the individual artists and the Passages Bridge 333 arts program. “This exhibit is so bright and cheerful, offering such warmth to those who visit,” said Jennifer Romano, executive director of the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. “We are grateful for the opportunity to feature this dynamic collection of art and we share the artists’ pride in showcasing it this month. I think many visitors will find they’d like to purchase pieces for gifts and personal enjoyment.” For more information about the exhibit times, contact the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center at 248-8131.

JA leader: Volunteering for Junior Achievement creates happiness Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — Volunteering creates the happiness effect. Studies find that those who engage with the community through volunteer work are happier people. Jordan Burkholder experiences this first-hand when he volunteers for Junior Achievement of Whitley County. Burkholder has a demanding career as a product manager at Steel Dynamics in Columbia City, but he looks forward

to volunteering my experiences his time with with the students,” Junior Achievesaid Jordan ment of Whitley Burkholder, JA County. volunteer and “Two years board member for ago, I started Whitley County. teaching “When I was in personal high school and finance courses college, I looked through Junior forward to the Burkholder Achievement of guest speakers Whitley County from the real at Columbia City High world. I think students School. I have always had need people other than a passion for teaching, their teachers to invest so I was excited to get in in them and their educathe classroom and share tion,” said Burkholder.

“No matter how busy I am with my work at Steel Dynamics, I continually look forward to spending time in the classroom. A month ago I joined the JA Whitley County Board of Directors because it allows me to get more involved with the JA programs. In addition to spending time in the classroom, I look forward to working with the JA Board to expand the reach and influence of the Junior Achievement programs in Whitley County.”

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Churubusco FFA has stellar month By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s FFA chapter had an eventful and exciting October. Five members attended the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, one ’Busco graduate received the American Degree, and the livestock team placed fourth in the national competition in North Carolina. Kari Riehle, a 2016 Churubusco High School graduate, received the American Degree at the National Convention, Oct. 28. The American FFA Degree is considered the highest award a member can receive during their FFA career. To receive the honor, members must complete strict requirements set forth by the National FFA Organization’s board of directors. Members must have graduated from high school and expanded their “Supervised Agricultural Experience” where they document hours worked and money made while in FFA. The award recognizes a member’s commitment toward FFA and their passion for agriculture. Recipients also must complete several FFA

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and school activities, as well as community service hours. “This degree is truly an honor to receive,” said Churubusco FFA Advisor Phil Allen. Only 1.5 percent of all 645,000 FFA members received their American Degree this year. Riehle received a framed degree certificate and a gold American FFA Degree key. Churubusco’s livestock judging team of Myah Bear, Maggie Johnson, Devyn Gaff and Mallory Johnson had a stellar performance at the Southeastern Regional National Contest in Raleigh, N.C. The team

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Churubusco FFA’s livestock judging team placed fourth at a national contest last month. Pictured from left are: assistant coach Jacey Keener, Mallory Johnson, Myah Bear, Maggie Johnson, Devyn Gaff and head coach Trinna Keener.

placed fourth overall, coming in fifth in goats, second in swine and first in reasons. Individually, Mallory Johnson came in third in swine; Bear placed ninth in sheep and eighth in reasons; Maggie Johnson finished fourth in reasons and eighth in cattle; and Gaff placed third in reasons. Mallory Johnson took eighth overall. The 90th annual National FFA Convention

was Oct. 25-27 in Indianapolis. Five Churubusco FFA members attended: Faith Resler, Blaire Foote, Brent Teague, Jared Gross and Nate Konger, along with about 66,000 FFA members from all 50 states. Members had the opportunity to listen to several dynamic and motivational speakers during the convention sessions. There were also more

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Lady Wildcats rebuilding under new coach By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — Replacing two 1,000point career scorers is the first challenge new head Rick Bragg has in leading the Whitko girls basketball program this year. The Lady Wildcats went 21-5 last year, losing to Central Noble in the sectional title game. Seniors Aly Reiff and Brianna Cumberland were each four-year starters who topped the 1,000-point mark last year. “We need to find our go-to players,” said Bragg. “We have a few good shooters, but they were never expected to score a lot of points. The team is trying to find its identity, but they are doing the same as individuals, too.” The Lady Wildcats will rely on Emalee Duggins and Anna Osley to score more points this season. “Dugggins is the emotional leader of this team,” the coach said. “She’s a very competitive person. Ousley also has a good-looking shot. She has what it takes, but she’ll have to build the confidence within herself.” The Lady Wildcats only return one starter in Ellie Snep, who averaged just over five points and three rebounds per game. “She (Snep) was just a sophomore last season, so they didn’t use her to score a lot, but we’ll need that of her this season.” Bragg is a veteran coach. He was an assis-

The Whitko Lady Wildcats pose for a team photo. Pictured in the front row from left is Lilly Owsley, Sarah Hewitt, Anna Ousley, Emalee Duggins, Lexi Hall and Taylor Reiff. In the back from left is Audrey Bradford, Kayla Schipper, Carissa Beck , Ellie Snep and Liz Foutz. Justin Hunter

tant coach for Columbia City starting in 1983, before moving to the Atlanta metropolitan area in 1987. He coached there for 30 years before returning back to his home state. “I always wanted to move back to Indiana to be closer to my family,” said Bragg. “It just so happened Whitko was looking for a girls basketball coach, English teacher and yearbook advisor. I had experience

in all three. Sometimes when you’re in the right place at the right time it all works out. “I’m very exciting to coach back in Indiana. It’s good to get back to some Hoosier Hysteria. Basketball was a second thought down in Georgia, since everyone is so invested in football. It’s good to be back in Indiana where basketball is king.” Bragg wants to use coaching style to build

this year’s team. “I want to bring enthusiasm and some passion and the understanding if they want to compete, they will have to be fundamentally sound, and that’s something we have really worked on,” said Bragg. “We have good athlete, it’s just a matter of turning that athletic ability into basketball skill. I’m in a good spot, because if you have the athletes, you can coach the funda-

mentals. You can’t really make anyone athletic, so we’re in pretty good shape.” Bragg says that he likes what he’s seen from the team. “I really like their attitude. They understand the legacy and expectation of Whitko girls basketball. They don’t duck and hide from it. They know it’s their time to step up, and it’s their shot now. They play very hard.” Bragg likes the team’s

potential this year and doesn’t want to compare the team to the previous year. “Last year’s team was very talented and experienced,” said Bragg “This group wants to form its own identity and they don’t want to be compared to last year’s team, because that would be an unfair comparison. Any success they will have this year will be due to their work ethic and desire.”

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Friday, November 10 Columbia City girls basketball at Whitko, 6:15 p.m.

Monday, November 13

Saturday, November 11 Columbia City girls basketball at Norwell Inv., 9 a.m. Whitko girls basketball at Churubusco, 7:30 p.m.

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Tuesday, November 14 Columbia City girls basketball hosts Snider, 6:15 p.m. Churubusco girls basketball at Lakeland Christian, 7:30 p.m. Whitko girls basketball at Peru, 7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, November 15 No events scheduled

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New girls coach takes the reins By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO – With five seniors returning, first-year head coach Nate Zastrow hopes to improve on the Churubusco girls basketball team’s 5-18 record from last year. A graduate of North Dakota State, Zastrow was the assistant coach for the Indiana Tech’s men’s basketball team the last three seasons. The coach’s first impression of the Churubusco girls team thus far is that the players have good communication and

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Churubusco’s Brein Gross (11) will be one of the many leaders in this upcoming girls basketball season.

2017-18 GIRLS HOOPS SCHEDULE Columbia City Carroll L 56-38 Nov. 7 at West Noble 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at Whitko 7:45 p.m. Nov. 14 Snider 6:15 p.m. Nov. 21 at Goshen 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Bishop Luers 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 Bishop Dwenger 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 at Leo 7:45 p.m. Dec. 8 Norwell 7:45 p.m. Dec. 12 Warsaw 7:45 p.m. Dec. 16 East Noble 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 Concordia Lutheran 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29 Northwood 11:30 a.m. Jan. 2 at Churubusco 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Bellmont 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10 Wawasee 12:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Huntington North 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 DeKalb 7:45 p.m. Jan. 23 Northrop 7:45 p.m. Jan. 26 at New Haven 7:30 p.m.

Whitko Northside L 46-42 Nov. 7 at Central Noble 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Columbia City 7:45 p.m. Nov. 11 at Churubusco 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at Peru 7:45 p.m. Nov. 17 Huntington North 7:45 p.m. Nov. 18 at Madison-Grant 6 p.m. Dec. 2 North Miami TBA

Dec. 8 Manchester 7:45 Dec. 12 West Noble 6 p.m. Dec. 16 at Tippecanoe Valley 7:45 p.m. Dec. 21 at Bethany Christian 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 Oregon-Davis 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 Rochester 7:45 p.m. Jan. 10 at Norwell 7:45 p.m. Jan. 13 Southwood 7:45 p.m. Jan. 17 Wawasee 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20 Northfield 7:45 p.m. Jan. 26 at Wabash 7:45 p.m. Jan. 27 Macanaquah 7:45 p.m.

Churubusco Nov. 10 Lakewood Park 12:30 p.m. Nov. 11 Whitko 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14 Lakeland Christian 7:15 p.m. Nov. 16 at Fairfield 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Woodlan 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 Adams Central 7:15 p.m. Nov. 30 Blackhawk Christian 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 Westview 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 Eastside 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at West Noble 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at Garrett 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Prairie Heights 6 p.m. Dec. 23 Bluffton 1:30 p.m. Jan. 2 Columbia City 7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Fremont 6 p.m. Jan. 6 Hamilton 6 p.m. Jan. 9 at Angola 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at Lakeland 7:15 p.m. Jan. 19 at Angola 6 p.m. Jan. 24 South Adams 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 Central Noble 6 p.m.

are focused on fundamentals. “We have five seniors who are good leaders,” he said. “We’ve had younger kids step up too, working hard. The girls value the small things like catching, passing and dribbling. The hold themselves accountable, there is a communication there that makes the team better.” Zastrow is hopeful that he can impact the Churubusco girls basketball program and begin to turn things around. “Brein Gross and Callie

Columbia City girls basketball set for Whitko Friday night By Louis Wyatt lwyatt@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Carroll paid a visit to the Lady Eagles of Columbia City in Saturday’s season opener for both teams. Despite a strong showing from sophomore Olivia Shearer, the Eagles’ 38 points weren’t enough to overcome an early Charger lead. Nevertheless, both programs have strides to make in the coming months. “We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us,” said Carroll Head Coach Mark Redding. “We expected that because during our scrimmage (against Jay County) we told them you have to be better tomorrow than you were today, so we knew coming in that there were things we needed to work on.” Carroll’s Kelli Damman scored a gamehigh 18 points in the 56-38 Charger victory, but Shearer matched her every step of the way.

Averaging 5.5 points per game as a freshman last year, the Eagle returner kicked off her sophomore campaign with a 16-point performance Saturday. Redding felt his team’s defensive effort Saturday was an improvement over the Chargers’ Oct. 28 scrimmage against Jay County, but where Carroll struggled most was in foul territory. The Eagles were able to capitalize behind the free throw line early and often, but still only managed to average nine points across the first three quarters, picking up 11 in the fourth. The Chargers closed out the first quarter up 18-9, with senior guard Laney Steckler (14 points) draining a three to beat the buzzer. Carroll led by 10 at halftime and extended its lead to 45-27 in the third before matching the Eagles’ 11 points in the fourth quarter. The Chargers were 23 of 42 (55

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Lemper will be our senior leaders,” the coach said. “Katelyn Johnson and Delaney Peters are also back this year. Hopefully we can get some stride from Myah Bear. We’ll be starting a freshman, Mariah Hosted. She’s very athletic and I don’t think anyone in our conference will play harder than her. She has a bundle of energy that we need to utilize. “We’ll also be starting a sophomore, Makenzi Tonkel, he said. “I really like the work she put in this fall. She’ll always

percent) inside the threepoint line on the evening, while holding the Eagles to 26 percent field goal accuracy (11 of 43). While Columbia City stuck primarily to the paint, the Eagles were 50 percent on threes (three of six), while Carroll made five of its 13 from long. At the end of the night, Saturday’s game was an early-season experiment for both sides. Gabby Fry picked up eight points for the Eagles, and Carly Mabie added four. Grace Schrader, Grace Cotter and Emilee Smith grabbed three points each, and Madison Woodward scored one as well. Carroll also topped

Columbia City in Saturday’s reserve game, winning 54-26. The Lady Eagles travel to Whitko for a crosscounty rivalry game Friday.

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Lady Wildcats outmuscled in season opener By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

FORT WAYNE — The Whitko girls basketball team fell to Fort Wayne North Side, 46-42, in its season opener, despite a battle to the end. The Whitko team jumped to a 12-6 lead in the opening minutes of the contest, but its was knotted up at 14-14 at the end of the first frame. The Lady Wildcats went into intermission with a 22-16 lead, but trailed, 34-32, heading into the final

frame. The Lady Wildcats grabbed the lead again at 35-34, but the host team regained the advance near the five-minute mark and never trailed again. However, the Lady Wildcats fought to the end, and with 20 seconds remaining, had a chance to tie the game at the free-throw line. But both attempts missed the mark. The Lady Legends added another basket in the waning seconds to sew up the victory.

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“It was a tough game inside,” said Whitko head coach Rick Bragg. “We knew coming into the game that North Side was more athletic. We had thought we were more fundamentally sound. If we could block out and limit their shots, then we could win the game. We struggled doing that, even though we did a bit better in the second half. The good thing is that’s something we can work on and correct. We didn’t get out hustled, we got

out muscled.” “We left points off the board by missing free throws,” said Bragg. “It wasn’t just the last shots in the fourth quarter, there were many. But that’s something else we can work on in practice. We played extremely hards. I am so very pleased and proud with the effort. We will continue to improve. Emalee Duggins led the Lady Wildcats with 19 points, followed by Anna Ousley with 12.

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SNAPSHOTS FROM THE SIDELINES Makenzi Tonkel dribbles the ball past a Northrop defender in last week’s home scrimmage.

Gabby Fry drives the ball to the basket against Carroll in Columbia City’s season opener Saturday.

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Whitley County Homemakers make a difference Staff reports

Indiana Extension Homemakers Week was Oct. 16-21, and the mission of the homemakers is to strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development and volunteer community support. The first record of any conference was at Purdue University in 1903, where the Farmer’s Short Course was held, ending with a homemaker’s meeting

on the last day. Virginia Meredith was a driving force in the creation of home economics clubs and, in 1913, her adopted daughter Mary Matthews, who was a professor at Purdue, gathered a group of women together to organize an Indiana Home Economics Association. This association’s purpose was to encourage homemakers and teach “domestic skills in a common sense way” in schools. They wanted

groups of women to gather and have discussions about making Indiana homes better homes. Classes on nutrition, canning, drying and storing foods, in addition to sewing and clothing, took place during WWI. Ladies learned how to make cottage cheese (which we now have available in groceries) and make bread using potatoes instead of flower. In 1924, the Whitley County Extension Homemakers organized, and was led by County Agent B.V. Widney as the Division of the Whitley County Farm Bureau, or Home Division. He

continued as advisor until 1956, when the first Home Economist was hired. Today, Cindy Barnett holds that position. The objectives of 1924 still guide the organization today. They were: • To coordinate and motivate the membership of the Extension Homemakers Clubs in building educational programs which are relevant to the needs and interests of homemakers • To study and work in programs and activities which pertain to the development of family, home and community • To cooperate in programs which benefit people worldwide

• To strengthen and develop the organizational leadership at county, district and state levels • To encourage Extension Homemakers and their related fields in educational institutions. The Homemakers also encourage boys and girls to achieve through 4-H and promote the advancement of home and community. The Whitley County Homemakers are active at the 4-H Fair, serving meals “up the hill” in the 4-H Center, which opened in 1953 because the homemakers started a fund to raise money for the building. Whitley County

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COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is currently accepting art entries for consideration to be featured in the 2018 Whitley County Visitors Guide. According to executive director Jennifer Romano, a variety of mediums including photographs, drawings, mixed media and paintings will be considered but must feature landmarks and scenery of Whitley County. “We want represent Whitley County in a creative way,” Romano said. “We’re looking for art that will encourage the reader to pick up the guide and tell a bit of a story about our community.” All ages and skill levels are invited to enter. In 2017, the guide featured cover art by local artist Michael Lude. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15. High-quality images should be submitted via email to jennifer@whitleychamber.com. In all, 6,000 copies of the 2018 Whitley County Visitors Guide will be published later this year and released in January to points in and around northern Indiana. For more information or to enter, contact Jennifer Romano at 248-8131.

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Keeping grain in good condition through winter the initial grain While we don’t quality and know exactly moisture content what our winter dictates how long weather will be grain should be like, one issue held in storage. foremost on the “Harvesting minds of grain timely and drying farmers is that adequately to safe they want to keep moisture content their grain in JOHN E. are two key decigood condition for feeding or WOODMANSEE sions that could affect how well sale through the you will be able winter months. to manage your Dr. Klein E. grain in storage,” Ileleji, assohe said. “Unforciate professor tunately, the late and extension replanting of some fields engineer at Purdue mean some of the harvest University, offered some will be done late into the tips along this line in the fall.” Oct. 12 issue of Purdue In rainy weather, Ileleji Pest & Crop newsletter said to check to see at extension.entm.purdue. whether binned dry grain edu/pestcrop/index.html. is not getting rewetted “It appears that the from rain drifts coming corn and soybean crop in through vents or had a pretty good field open manholes. Provide dry-down on average,” adequate ventilation to said Ileleji. “What the head space above the is important now is grain to control condenensuring that the crop sation and prevent high is dried to safe moisture humidity environment and cooled down approfavorable to mold growth priately so that it remains using roof exhaust fans. in good condition until Also check bins for rain prices are favorable drifts or water leakage, enough to sell.” especially after a heavy Ileleji listed safe rain event, he said. storage moisture levels “The last point I for various crops. The would like to make maximum moisture is cool stored grain content for a winter adequately upon drying storage period of up to and after binning,” he six months for corn is 15 said. “Cooling grains percent, and 13 percent to low winter temperafor soybeans. tures as fast as possible “Reduce safe storage will retard all biological moisture content by 1 activities that are detripercent for poor quality mental to stored grain grain,” he said. quality.” Recommended safe Cooling stored grain storage moisture percentto at least 40 degrees ages also go lower with by December, weather longer expected storage permitting, should be periods. your goal, he said. Ileleji stressed the Finally, Ileleji encourimportance of having aged farmers to be safe clean bins before storage when working around begins. “First of all, grain bins. make sure your bins “Remember, a grain have been cleaned out bin is a confined space thoroughly of old grain and poses a hazard to and foreign material.” he personnel working inside said. “Applying an empty it,” he said. “Follow bin treatment on the bin recommended guidewall and floor to control lines for safely working for insect pests is a good in grain bins; never precautionary measure to work alone.” he added, implement.” “Make sure you discuss A list of grain the dangers and precauprotectants approved tionary measures taken for stored grain in while working around Indiana can be found in grain bins to your family the Purdue Extension and all your staff.” bulletin entitled “Stored Product Pests,” E-66-W. Search for it at the JOHN WOODMANSEE is Purdue Education Store, an extension educator in Whitley and Noble mdc.itap.purdue.edu. counties. Second, Ileleji said

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• Books & Booze meets at Chapman’s Brewing Company and will discuss the book “Good Omens” by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. This event is for ages 21 and over, and will take place at 7 p.m. • Chess Club meets at the South Whitley Community Public Library at 4:30 p.m. Chess players of all abilities and ages are welcome. • The Indian Springs Middle School annual Fish Fry and Tenderloin Dinner will take place in the Carver Center at ISMS, 1692 S. State Road 9, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. The cost for adults is $10 and children ages 5-12 are $5. Tickets will be sold at the door. Entertainment will be provided by the Indian Springs Middle School band and choir departments. • A free cooking demonstration will be hosted by Parkview Whitley Hospital, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The class will feature healthy, budget-friendly recipes that offer a healthy alternative to drive-through favorites. Nov. 10

• Churubusco’s Student Council will be hosting a Veteran’s Day assembly starting at 2 p.m. The assembly will be in honor of the men and women who have served and who are currently serving in our nation’s armed forces. All military branch veterans and family members are welcome to attend. Veterans are asked to arrive through the front doors of the High School at 1:30pm to check in. Contact Kelsie Graves at GravesK@sgcs.k12.in.us for more information. • Focus on the Arts, hosted by the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce, will feature Passages Bridge 333 Art Studio artists. Their work will be on display at the Chamber office in downtown Columbia City during the month of November. The unveiling will take place Nov. 10, but visitors may stop by any weekday to view the exhibit. Nov. 11

• Peabody Public Library holds a movie night at 2 p.m., where they will be showing “Ace in the Hole” starring Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling. • A dedication for the Vietnam Memorial on the Whitley County Courthouse Square will be held 11-11:30 a.m. at the memorial, on the north side of the Courthouse. Lunch will follow at VFW Post 5582 on East Chicago Street. All are invited. • The Tri-Lakes Lions Club is hosting a Fish and Tenderloin Fry as a fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. at the Tri-Lakes Lions Hall. The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and children 5 and under are free. The price includes an all-youcan-eat dinner, beverage and dessert. Carryout dinners are also available. Gaerte’s Frying Service is providing the meal. Proceeds generated from the event will go toward the Lions District projects and other local Lions’ projects. • Art in the Alley takes place the second Saturday of each month adjacent to the Whitley County Government Center from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The event features local artisans and their hand crafted artwork for sale. For more information, email jenniferbeezley@hotmail.com • A Fall Craft Bazaar will take place at the Etna-Troy Community Center from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Proceeds go to the Etna United Methodist Church Missions Outreach fund, and there will be home cooked food available all day. Nov. 12

• 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. • Churubusco United Methodist Church welcomes veterans for a special recognition during worship at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Senior Pastor Kent Lundy is a twice-deployed U.S. Air Force veteran and invites

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those who can, to wear their military uniform. • The annual Salute to Veterans will take place at in South Whitley for the first time in its 15-year history. The program is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the Whitko High School auditorium. Salute to Veterans is a program designed to honor all Whitley County military veterans from all service branches. This year’s them is, “When We Wore the Uniform,” and is based on a book of essays written by the members of the Leatherneck Coffee Club. The event is a combined program by Whitley County’s three libraries and select Whitley County service organizations. The program will recognize military veterans in attendance, and will also include patriotic music and excerpts from the book shared by the men who wrote them. The program is free and open to the public.

Nov. 14

• Columbia City Common Council holds their regularly scheduled meeting at Town Hall. Meetings are on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. Nov. 15

Nov. 16

• 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. • 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. Nov. 18

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

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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. Nov. 22

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. 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 Council on Aging monthly birthday party is at noon at the Senior Center. The party will feature singer Kirk Hughes. Dec. 1

• 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.

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