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How would Whitley County hold up in a recession? TRUCK OF THE WEEK

BY ALLISON MINIER

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COLUMBIA CITY — What would happen to Whitley County if a recession were to hit in the next five years? Would the low unemployment rate rise dramatically? Would the new high school be less incentiv-

izing for new residents? Top national business economists are predicting a possible recession in 2020, according to an article from The Associated Press. But how would a recession look in Whitley County, if it were to occur? It is important to

understand the economic facts first, noting that there is not a solid answer of what could happen. Economic predictions are based on the facts of the economy and what has happened in the past — there is no way to say these are the events that will happen, only that

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report for May 2018, released July 2018. • Whitley County’s unemployment rate was 2.7 percent for the month of May, according to the Labor Market Review for Economic Growth Region 3 (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, SEE RECESSION, PAGE 11

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these are the events that could happen. The facts are: • “The national unemployment rate edged down from April to 3.8 percent and was 0.5 percentage points lower than in May 2017,” as stated in the Labor Market Review’s statistical data

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KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — It’s been a week of fun, hard work and achievement at the 2018 Whitley County 4-H Fair. Thousands have attended the fair to watch shows, demolition derbies and the rodeo — or just to get a cup of the coveted fair ice cream. Here are some of our fair snapshots. View more on the IN|Whitley County Facebook page.

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News in Brief • Frankenstein day coming to Peabody Library

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Timothy Smith was all smiles as he pedaled his way across the barn.

Double the happiness Twin sisters and their husbands celebrate wedding anniversary BY WHITNEY WRIGHT

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CHURUBUSCO — Eva and Gordon Gilbert and Neva and Herbert Gaff celebrate 65 years of marriage this year. The two couples shared a double wedding on July 11, 1953. The twin sisters, Eva and Neva Garrison, grew up on a farm in Churubusco, milking cows and assisting their parents and sisters with chores. When they were

barely old enough to attend school, a boy moved in with his grandmother down the road. “Gordon was ornery,” Eva said. “He and his brother would sit behind us on the school bus and pull our little hats.” In 1950, the twin sisters started high school and Gordon completed his senior year. Herbert graduated the year after and

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A cowboy holds on for dear life as he is almost bucked off his horse during the rodeo. The event provided entertainment Friday evening.

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KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — Anyone with an interest in Frankenstein should consider visiting Peabody Public Library in Columbia City on July 21. The library is hosting a movie marathon with popcorn and pop all day. It is also hosting Professor Steve and “the science of Frankenstein.” Professor Steve will demonstrate many of the concepts from the books and movies at 1 p.m. in the adult department of the library. The summer reading program concludes July 21. Children and adults were challenged with reading 200 minutes between June 4 and July 21.

joined the Air Force. The May that Neva and Eva graduated, Neva and Herbert’s mother drove down to Texas, where he was stationed, to pay him a visit. With all of the farm work and Herbert and Gordon’s busy schedules, finding two separate days in the summer to have weddings with similar company was difficult. Neva was the one who suggested they invite all of their family and friends on one day for a double wedding. Their wedding was held at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Churubusco, which conveniently had two aisles. As Neva was a few minutes older than Eva, their father walked her down the aisle and Gordon’s half-brother walked Eva down the aisle simultaneously. After the wedding,

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Pictured, left to right, is Gordon and Eva Gilbert and Neva and Herbert Gaff.

the four honeymooned together in the Smoky Mountains for a week. The families used to frequently see each other at family get-to-

gethers. These days, the twins keep in contact by attending the Women’s Club and speaking on the phone often.

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Franklin Promenade is now open BY NICOLE MINIER

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CHURUBUSCO — It was an exciting evening in downtown Churubusco Saturday with the grand opening of the Franklin Promenade alley park. The park, which is just south of Shroyer’s Hardware store on Main Street (U.S. 33), spruces up the once dilapidated, barely-used alley, making it a place for people to gather and spend time downtown. The park has seating areas, lighting for evening gatherings and landscaping designed by the Churubusco Elementary School Courtyard Club. The Courtyard Club is a group of students who went through a special application process. Under the direction of science teacher Liz Schemm, the Courtyard Club members have to maintain leadership

qualities and be good school citizens. In total, there are 21 members. The students researched what kinds of plants would be best for the alley. Schemm selected several varieties suitable for the park, then the students voted for their favorites. In total, there are about 8-10 different species of plants in the alley park. Schemm commended Lori Fulk from Shroyer’s for getting the plants in on time and providing discounts for the club. Additionally, the mulch was donated by Bushings. The Franklin Promenade will be the location of the Churubusco Library’s summer concerts, which began Saturday with a performance by Swick & Jones. Other performances are: • California

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Members of the Churubusco Elementary School Courtyard Club pose for a photos with elected officials. In front, from left: teacher Liz Schemm, Ashlyn VanHouten, Mace Hart and Kohen Johnson. In back are councilmen Mark Pepple and Frank Kessler, and Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl.

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Many Churubusco residents came out Saturday evening for the grand opening of the Franklin Promenade alley park in downtown Churubusco.

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Churubusco Town Councilmen Mark Pepple and Frank Kessler and Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Sade-Bartl cut the ribbon on the new park.

Dreamin’: July 20, 6:30 p.m. • Swick & Jones: Aug. 4, 7 p.m. • California Dreamin’: Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m. • Jen & the Foggy Creek Band: Aug. 18,

1 p.m. • California Dreamin’: Aug. 25, 7 p.m. The concerts are made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

The new alley park adds a unique aspect to downtown Churubusco.

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Chamber announces plans for First Friday Great Boat Float CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is bringing a unique event to Whitley County this summer — the 2018 Great Boat Float through downtown Columbia City. The Chamber challenges local businesses and nonprofits to pull together a team of four to create their own boat float — a float that looks like any type of boat — that the team of four can pull, push or carry through downtown Columbia City on Friday, Aug. 3, during First Friday. Think outside the box — it needs to look like

a boat, but move quickly down the street as pulled or pushed by a team of four people. Floats will be first paraded through the downtown at 7 p.m. Floats will be judged on creativity and originality. Decorations can be removed before floats are raced through the downtown in heats. The winner will receive a prize. “Our Great Boat Float is a nod to the summertime fun Whitley County residents enjoy on our local lakes — but we’re challenging local businesses and organizations to get creative, make a boat that doesn’t necessarily float and move

it throughout downtown,” said Jennifer Romano, executive director of the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. “We’re excited to partner with First Friday in presenting this fun summer activity.” Team registration is $100, which includes a shirt for each participant. The winning race float will receive a $100 Chamber Bucks prize. The most creative float will also receive a prize. The registration deadline is Friday, July 27, at noon. For a registration form and boat guidelines, contact the Chamber at 248-8131 or email office@whitleychamber. com.

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Man sentenced to 15 years for drug dealing BY ALLISON MINIER

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COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley Circuit Court was full Monday, July 9 — not with defendants, but with the family and friends of one defendant. Lukas Kingslien, 21, of Bluffton, was sentenced to 15 years by Judge Matthew

Rentschler for dealing a controlled substance. He was originally arrested March 14 on two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of dealing a controlled substance. Of those 15 years, six were ordered to be served at the Indiana Department of Corrections and the

remaining were suspended. Kingslein was credited with 117 days of time served and the remaining charges were dropped. Kingslien was not alone for his sentencing. Approximately 15 friends and family members sat in court, showing their support. Kingslien’s attorney,

Brad Baber, argued that his client’s support system was a mitigating Kingslien factor, along with Kingslien’s

previously clean record, acceptance of responsibility, steady employment history since high school graduation and young age. Prosecutor D.J. Sigler felt differently, arguing that Kingslien’s age and lack of priors were aggravating factors.

“He chose to start at a Level 2 Felony,” said Sigler. Kingslien had no priors and his first offense at age 20 was a Level 2 Felony. “I turned to selling to support my habit,” said Kingslien, referring to his substance abuse addiction.

Questa Scholars funded; talent retained in the community CONTRIBUTED WHITLEY COUNTY — Questa Education Foundation recently announced 71 new scholars in the Traditional Scholars program. From Whitley County are, including the high school they graduated from, college attending and major of interest: • Ryan Branning, home-schooled, Grace College, health sciences • Hannah Porter, Whitko High School, Grace College, undecided • Angelica Moyer, Whitko High School, Huntington University, youth ministry • Jaylen Hull, Columbia City High School, Purdue Fort Wayne, criminal justice These students have recently graduated from high school and will be entering

college this fall as freshmen. Through the Questa Scholars program, scholars will be given low-interest forgivable loans to help reduce their college debt. Each of the scholars has unique stories and important aspirations. Questa wants to invest in these learners to help them graduate with less debt, explore their passions, and become the talent needed to improve the local economy. Questa’s goal is to help with the talent gap. One of its scholars from Burma, now a Fort Wayne resident, shared how she felt when she found out she was accepted as a Questa Scholar. “I am very blessed to be chosen as a Questa Scholar. This program allows me to continue my education with an understanding that many

of my financial burdens are lighter because of the forgivable loan program that Questa offers. I feel that I will be able to manage my financial situation better.” Naw Sar Do graduated from North Side High School and plans to attend IU Bloomington to study physics. Her plans are to move back to the northeast Indiana area upon graduation to represent the Burmese community in the health-care field and to be a link to those who do not have access to health care. Student loan debt has surpassed national credit card debt, reaching $1.21 trillion, and Questa’s goal is to reduce the debt that scholars have upon graduation. Questa scholars graduate with less debt and receive forgivable loans that are easy to pay off.

Its one-of-a-kind funding provides the possibility of receiving loan forgiveness for as much as 75 percent of the total loan amount. By attending a partner school, students will receive 25 percent forgiveness, and an additional 50 percent forgiveness by living and working in the area for five years after graduation. Questa scholars that have graduated are becoming the talent the area needs for a thriving economy. Of the students who have graduated in the Questa Scholars program, 80 percent are graduating in four years compared with the national average of 59 percent. In addition, more than 70 percent are either staying or return to live and work in the region. The result of

the Questa program is, in fact, talent retained in the communities. A scholar from Whitley County, and a recent graduate from Purdue Fort Wayne, Ali McQueen shared how Questa helped her through her education. “During my senior year of high school, I knew that my four years of college were going to be paid for out of my own pocket. I decided to apply for the Questa program, and now I only owe a small portion of the full loan. It puts me at ease knowing I am not going to be in debt from my college loans for years and years to come.” McQueen plans to give back to her community through her elementary education degree, and to be a positive influence in young

lives in the area. Traditional students, as mentioned above, drive only one part of Questa’s strategy. Individuals who did not complete an education, but are already in the workforce, can also be the talent needed with more education or training. Industry certifications, associate, and bachelor degrees are all ways to access livable wage jobs. How can one help? Become a partner with Questa and help by providing funds for current and future talent needs. The support of funders and donors is vital for Questa to be able to carry out this mission. Find out more about the forgivable loan programs and how to partner with Questa at questafoundation.org or call (260) 407-6494.

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KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — The following people were arrested and booked in the Whitley County Jail: Lindsey Maher, 24, of Roanoke, was arrested July 7 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se. Ross Harvey, 23, of Syracuse, was arrested July 8 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with public intoxication, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting law enforcement and three counts of intimidation. Jamarius Mitchell, 24, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine and dealing in methamphetamine. Adrian Rios, 28, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with operating while never licensed. Robert Mizner, 49, of Hartford City, was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana. Paul Smith, 42, of Robbins, Ill., was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana. Desman Miller, 25, of Elkhart, was arrested July 8 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuana. Nicholas Beverforden, 31,

of Anderson, was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence. Brandon Kaehr, 22, of Decatur, was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply. Nicholas Baysinger, 27, of New Haven, was arrested July 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of methamphetamine, habitual traffic violator, his second possession of marijuana and his second possession of paraphernalia. Justus Bennett, 43, of Columbia City, was arrested July 8 by the Columbia City

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Police Department, charged with domestic battery. Jeremy Jackson, 37, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply. Kim Franks, 56, of Columbia City, was arrested July 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI per se and OWI. Christopher Rookstool, 37, of Goshen, was arrested July 10 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with theft. Tyler Hammond, 18, of Columbia City, was arrested July 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department,

Kaitlin smith and Johnathan Jones, both of Churubusco, plan to marry aug. 25, 2018, at union 12 in Columbia City. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Nichole smith and dave and Jen derry of Kendallville. she is employed by Bosch. her fiance is the son of Jo and randy Jones Kendallville. he is employed at Bosch.

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Whitley County’s 10-year and final-year 4-H members were recognized Sunday evening.

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Valerie Smith was all smiles.

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Cassie Gebert was the dairy show’s Showman of Showmen.

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Fair-goers filled the show barn every day for various events.

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Hundreds flocked to the commercial building to enjoy concessions, namely ice cream, during the fair.

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Clayton Cormany competes in the kiddie tractor pull in the small animal show arena.

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Pictured are showmanship winners for the dairy show. From left: rookie Riley Wilson, beginner Carly Linnemeier, junior Makenzie Hoskins, senior Clayton Egolf and Showman of Showmen Cassie Gebert.

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The Whitley County 4-H Horse and Pony Club was one of many entries in the annual parade.

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Guy ‘Bud’ Weeks

Obituaries •

COLUMBIA CITY — Guy “Bud” Albert Weeks, 77, of rural Columbia City, died at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Parkview

Whitley. Visitation and a funeral service were held Friday, July 13, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in the South Park Annex Cemetery.

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Whitley Water Matters launches shoe collection drive

CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley Water Matters is conducting a shoe collection drive through Aug. 14 to raise funds for its mission. The group’s mission is to advocate for lakes and waterways in Whitley County and surrounding communities through education and changes in local ordinances as well as through county and state legislation. Whitley Water Matters will earn funds based on the number of pairs collected as Funds2Orgs will purchase all of the donated goods. Those dollars will help its cause in keeping lakes, streams and waterways clean in Whitley County. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used or new shoes at any one of its drop-off locations. The Peabody Public Library, as well as Goss Grocery at Big Lake will have donation tubs at their entrances. Other drop-off locations include, 5851 South Woodstrail Drive — 57 (Crooked Lake), 2319 E. Esterline Road (Shriner Lake), 3067 E. Colony Ave. (Round Lake), 3455 W. Shoreline Drive. (Goose Lake) or contact Cathy Byrd at (260) 246-9719 to make arrangements for pickup. All donated shoes will then be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of microenterprise partners in developing nations. Funds2Orgs helps impoverished people start, maintain and grow businesses in countries such as Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa. Proceeds from the shoe sales are used to feed, clothe and house their families. One budding entrepreneur in Haiti even earned enough to send to her son to law school. “We are excited about our shoe drive,” said John O’Connell, president of WWM. “We know that most people have extra shoes in their closets they would like to donate to us and help those less fortunate become self-sufficient. It’s a win-win

for everyone.” By donating shoes to Whitley Water Matters, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives while reducing what goes into local landfills.

Norden among Questa graduates KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — A Whitley County native, along with 33 other students from Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko and Noble counties, graduated from the Questa Education Foundation recently. Stephanie Norden, of Whitley County, graduated from Bethel College in May after studying sign language interpretation. The 34 Questa graduates received their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees this spring, several having already gained employment in the northeast Indiana area in companies such as Parkview Regional Medical Center, the Allen County Courthouse, Action Environmental and area public schools. Questa’s mission is to invest in talent within the area and help fund their education, incentivizing students to become valuable assets to the northeast Indiana workforce in exchange for the opportunity to begin successful careers with less debt. Questa provides its scholars with low-interest forgivable loans for the purpose of attending and graduating from one of its eight partner regional institutions: Indiana Tech, Purdue Fort Wayne, Ivy Tech, Huntington University, Grace College, Manchester University, Trine University and the University of St. Francis. Funding for Questa scholars comes from local and regional foundations, businesses and organizations. For more information on how to fund scholars in your community, visit Questa’s website at questafoundation.org or call (260) 407-6494.

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2018: Attack of the beetles

light or no damage at Questions about the all,” he said. “You can Japanese beetle have determine if Japanese dominated calls to the beetle will be a problem Purdue Extension office in your area by in Whitley County inspecting their in the past 2-3 favorite plants, like weeks. I suspect roses, grapes, elms, the same is true crabapples and in many northern flowering plums to Indiana counties. see if they are in Just where did your area.” these beetles come Of course, from, and why are by now most they such a big a JOHN E. homeowners have problem this year? WOODMANSEE noticed the damage Dr. Cliff Sadof, caused by Japanese Purdue entomolbeetles in their ogist, recently own landscape. reported in the You may have noticed the Purdue Landscape Report, selective feeding by these purduelandscapereport. bronze and metallic green org, that Japanese beetles colored beetles on some have once again become plants, but not on others. one of the more important You may also have seen problems in Indiana the alarming leaf damage landscapes after almost a that results in what we call decade of low numbers. “skeletonized” leaves – or “Although the reasons leaves that have only the for this resurgence is veins remaining. unclear, part of the story is On smaller plants, you that for the past few years can tediously pick off there has been enough beetles and drown them moisture in the soil in soapy water. However, during the mid-summer many homeowners will egg-laying period to allow choose to use insectimost of the beetle eggs to cides on adult Japanese hatch into grubs,” he said. beetles. If this option is “These grubs flourished chosen, what is the risk and grew into the adult to pollinating insects and beetles that emerged the other beneficial insects? following year.” In June, “One of the best ways the warm wet weather created ideal conditions to protect pollinators and for last year’s grubs to your flowers is reduce become adult beetles and the number of times crawl out of the ground. you spray your flowers,” Sadof said that said Sadof. “Rather than Japanese beetles rarely, apply an insecticide when if ever, uniformly infest you see the first beetle, a landscape. “There are wait until you see some always areas with heavy beetles starting to feed damage and areas with — then wait until more

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enough beetles arrive before you apply your second spray.” Sadof said this should reduce the number sprays during the spray period. Adult Japanese beetles typically have a flight period from early June through August, with heaviest populations in July. In Indiana, Sadof said the peak flight lasts for about 6 weeks. Near the end of their adult life, they will mate, the females will lay eggs in the soil, and the adults will die. When these eggs hatch into larvae, they become another familiar pest: white grubs. White grubs chew on grass roots, causing patchy death of turf. This may be a good year to consider applying a preventive or early curative grub control product on your home turf. Preventive products should be applied May through the end of July. Early curative products can be applied from early July through early September. The additional challenge with these products is getting the insecticide into the root zone. This requires rain, or watering. A basic strategic concept with pests is to attack them at their most vulnerable stage. For white grubs from Japanese beetles, this is shortly after egg hatch in mid-July through August. If you have not experi-

enced turf damage in the past, a reasonable strategy would be to monitor your turf for grubs, and treat only if needed. Dig a square foot patch about 3 inches down in 2 or 3 areas in your lawn and count the grubs (they will be very small). The Purdue Extension publication entitled, “Japanese Beetles in the Urban Landscape,” states that insecticide applications are generally not required if soil sampling reveals 5 or fewer grubs per square foot. Keep in mind that even if you have adult beetles in your landscape, it does not automatically follow that all those beetles will lay eggs in your turf. Adults can fly 1-2 miles for feeding or egg-laying. White grubs come from Japanese beetles, but also from other insects. Other examples include the masked chafer (a brown beetle), and the green June beetle. Their grubs can also damage turf. For more information, find the aforementioned publication on Japanese beetles at https://mdc.itap. purdue.edu/. Search for a related publication, “Managing White Grubs in Turfgrass,” at the same site. JOHN WOODMANSEE is

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charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, conversion and criminal trespass. Benjamin Tomlinson, 34, of Osceola, was arrested July 11 by the Indiana State Police, charged with theft. Leslie Carter, 44, of Cromwell, was arrested July 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence. Stephen Anderson, 20, of South Bend, was arrested July 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. Darrell Guerin, 48, of South Whitley, was arrested July 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with disorderly conduct. Marcus Thomas, 35, of Valparaiso, was arrested July 11 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana. Jovanni Garza, 20, of Merriville, was arrested July 11 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI controlled substance. Curtis Michael, 42, of Kimmell, was arrested July 12 by the Whitley County

Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence. Noah Graham, 20, of Columbia City, was arrested July 13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor, conversion and criminal trespass. Vincent Doyle, 20, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged

with two counts of child molesting. Vince Johnson, 27, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with contempt of court. Ryan Hile, 20, of Columbia City, was arrested July 13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation. Howard Sparks, 43, of Albion, was arrested July

13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with invasion of privacy. Jonathan Hillsburg, 39, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 14 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of a narcotic drug. Paul Summy, 38, of Fort Wayne, was arrested July 14 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

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Attorney General Hill was a GOP ‘rising star’ BY BRIAN HOWEY described as “arrogant” Attorney General and “aggressive.” ConstiCurtis Hill is tutional officers innocent until rarely buck the proven guilty on governor of their allegations that he own party, and if sexually harassed they do, they face at least three retribution. General Assembly This past employees and spring, when state Rep. Mara Holcomb and Candeleria Republican BRIAN Chairman Kyle Reardon at a late night March 15 POLITICAL Hupfer attempted sine die party. REPORT to add more But when it tolerant, broader comes to Politics language to the Brian Howey GOP marriage 101 and the chapter of how plank. Hill an elected public embraced the official handles him or Mike Pence era status herself in the public quo (marriage is to be sphere, Hill is flunking between a man and out. The allegations that woman), and appeared surfaced on July 2 in a with social conservatives leaked General Assembly at a convention eve rally investigation memo has in Evansville. In a floor prompted the Republican voice vote, the status quo establishment — Gov. held by a wide margin. Eric Holcomb, Lt. Gov. Some were so emboldSuzanne Crouch, House ened and revengeful, Speaker Bosma, Senate they encouraged Hill to President David Long, challenge Holcomb in Secretary of State Connie the 2020 primary. Lawson, U.S. Rep. Susan That, folks, would be Brooks and U.S. Senate called a fool’s errand. nominee Mike Braun — An incumbent Indiana to call for Hill to resign. governor has never That, folks, is a faced a credible primary catastrophic collapse of challenge since they political support from the could seek reelection most influential people in beginning in 1976, let the state. alone a popular one. An Hill emerged as April Morning Consult a statewide figure in Poll shows Holcomb’s 2016 after four terms approve/disapprove at as Elkhart County 52/23 percent. According prosecutor. He is to internal polling for African-American, giving the Indiana Republican the GOP a rare opportuParty, Holcomb’s nity to expand what it favorables have been in likes to call the “big the 60-63 percent. tent,” and Hill was savvy In statewide races enough to defeat former over the past two attorney general Steve decades, social conserCarter at the Republican vatives have been able Convention. He won to attract about a third election, leading the of the vote in primary ticket with 1.64 million settings. Mitch Daniels votes. In the space of defeated Advance a year, Hill became America’s Eric Miller a Republican “rising 66.4 to 33.6 percent in star.” He was embraced the 2004 gubernatorial by President Trump primary. In the 1998 and Vice President U.S. Senate primary, Pence, appearing at Indianapolis attorney their sides frequently in John Price was the social Washington. conservative candidate Hill’s big problem and, again, came in with was that there was no 33.7 percent of the vote, plausible place for just missing the nominahim to rise to (in a tion against Fort Wayne political sense). Gov. Mayor Paul Helmke. Eric Holcomb will seek Hill had already a second term in 2020. committed his political There won’t be a U.S. sin, appearing at a sine Senate nomination to be die party at a Democratic had until at least 2024. hangout, some six What’s an ambitious months into the #Metoo politician to do? movement that has Hill wore his ambition claimed a dozen or so outwardly, clashing with politicians. The “investiHolcomb on issues like gation” report describes CBD oil and needle him as “intoxicated,” exchanges. In the and at least four women warrens of the General say he couldn’t keep Assembly, he is often his hands to himself,

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stroking backs and buttocks. “I was not afforded fairness in this investigation,” Hill said during a six-and-a-half-minute statement read before the press without taking any questions Monday morning. “I have now been called upon to resign by the governor and others. I respect the governor. I believe him to be an honorable man, but I wish he had reached out to me regarding these accusations before rushing to judgment. In America, we cannot overlook the presumption of innocence until proven guilty.” True. The General Assembly probe was not fair, Hill was not deposed, but it gave Holcomb an opportunity to step on his throat. An investigation by a Marion County prosecutor is underway. Hill’s lack of discipline for even putting himself in such a quandary is tearing at the Indiana GOP standing at its super majority apex. It exposes yawning double standards. Holcomb, Crouch and others insist there is “zero tolerance” for any kind of sexual harassment. Yet the leader of their party, President Trump, has been accused by at least 11 women for an array of horndog incidents. In Trump’s own words, when you are rich and famous, you can grab a woman anywhere. It will be interesting to see whether “zero tolerance” will persist when Trump comes to campaign for Mike Braun this fall and whether other Hoosier Republicans will be on stage. Meanwhile, the Indiana Office of Personnel should release any documents detailing any expenditure of taxpayer dollars in either disclosed or undisclosed sexual harassment cases in the Indiana executive, legislative and judicial branches. Mum’s the official word on that front in this era of “zero tolerance.” So Attorney General Hill is innocent at this writing, albeit embattled, weakened, tarnished and abandoned. BRIAN HOWEY is publisher of Howey Politics Indiana at howeypolitics.com. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @hwypol.

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Extension Office provides great service to Whitley County As the Whitley County 4-H Fair comes to a close, we should all reflect on the amount of work that goes into this annual event — the most-attended in the county. 4-H members spend many hours preparing their projects, whether animals or “On the Hill” projects. Volunteers perform so many tasks — from assisting judges to manning concession stands and shuttling fairgoers from one side of the grounds to the other. You don’t have to walk far to find a fair board member hard at work. One aspect that may be overlooked, however, is the efforts of the employees of the Purdue Extension Whitley County Office. During

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the fair, it’s “all hands on deck” for the Extension Office crew. They put their heart and soul into helping make the Whitley County 4-H program what it is — one of the best in the area. Truly, we should all give them a pat on the back. It’s not just their work during fair week that matters, though. The Extension Homemakers provide much to the community through their service efforts and more. Extension Educator John Woodmansee provides excellent educational columns each week in our newspaper. See Page 5, where he discusses those pesky Japanese beetles

we’ve seen so much of this summer. The Extension Office provides many workshops throughout the year, ranging from best farm practices to learning how to raise a garden. Visit the Extension Office’s website, extension.purdue.edu/ Whitley, and you can learn about crops, food and health, parenting, wildlife, yard and garden, agriculture business, livestock and more. We want to thank everyone who has made this past week a great one, but we especially tip our hats to the Extension Office — thanks for all you do!

Agent Orange exposure There are some misconceptions and confusion about Agent Orange. There veterans who want to sign up for Agent Orange or claim they have Agent Orange. Agent Orange is a defoliant that was used primarily in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. It is the exposure to Agent Orange that has residual effects. The VA presumes illnesses from the exposure if you had boots on the ground in Vietnam. The VA also acknowledges exposure if the veteran served in Thailand on or near the perimeter of the base or in Korea near the DMZ during certain timeframes. Vietnam · Veterans who served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1975, regardless of length of time. · Veterans who served aboard smaller river patrol and swift boats that operated on the inland waterways of Vietnam (also known as “Brown Water Veterans”). Check VA’s list of U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships that operated in Vietnam. Korea · Veterans who served in a unit in or near the Korean Demilitarized Zone anytime between April 1, 1968 and Aug. 31, 1971. Thailand · U.S. Air Force Veterans who served on Royal Thai Air Force bases near U-Tapao, Ubon, Nakhon Phanom, Udorn, Takhli, Korat and

Don Muang, near the air base perimeter anytime between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. · U.S. Army Veterans who provided perimeter security on RTAF bases in Thailand anytime between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. • U.S. Army Veterans who were stationed on some small Army installations in Thailand anytime between Feb. 28, 1961 and May 7, 1975. However, the Army Veteran must have been a member of a military police unit or was assigned a military occupational specialty whose duty placed him or her at or near the base perimeter. Other potential Agent Orange exposures Veterans who may have been exposed to herbicides during a military operation or as a result of testing, transporting or spraying herbicides for military purposes. Learn about herbicide tests and storage outside Vietnam. Such as servicing C-123s that transported Agent Orange. If the veteran believes they were exposed it is incumbent on them to prove they were in the above areas during those timeframes. Proof can be a letter from a fellow veteran, a photo taken of them in those areas, or military orders placing them in that area. If a veteran can show evidence of exposure the can sign up for the Agent Orange registry.

VA’s Agent Orange Registry health exam alerts Veterans to possible long-term health problems that may be related to Agent Orange exposure during their military service. The registry data helps VA understand and respond to these health problems more effectively. This comprehensive health exam includes an exposure history, medical history, physical exam and any tests if needed. A VA health professional will discuss the results face-to-face with the Veteran and in a follow-up letter. Important points about registry health exams: • Free to eligible Veterans and no co-payment • Not a disability compensation exam or required for other VA benefits • Enrollment in VA’s health care system not necessary • Based on Veterans’ recollection of service, not on their military records • Will not confirm exposure to Agent Orange • Veterans can receive additional registry exams, if new problems develop • Veterans’ family members are not eligible for an Agent Orange Registry health exam. Contact your County Veteran Service Officer to see about eligibility and having a health exam. RICHARD ECKERT is Whitley

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Project champions honored The following champions were selected to send their projects to the Indiana State Fair in August: Abigail Frank, photography, level 2, black and white salon print Abigail Heuer, baked foods, grade 5 Adam Hunter, electric, advanced Adam Sproles preserved foods, grade 7-9 Addison Reed, floriculture, level A Addyson Dolsen, poultry poster, level 2 Adrienne Klefeker, scrapbooking, level 3 Aleeya Cramer, dog poster, level 1 Alison Mossburg, baked foods, grade 7-9 Amanda Heck, advanced consumer clothing Andrew Leeuw, garden, single vegetable Avery Laliberte, baked foods, grade 4 Bailee Yount, floriculture, level D Bentley Kilgore, woodworking, level C Braden Bridegam, sport fishing, level 1 Braden Weirick, other craft, aerospace stage 2 Breanna Malcolm, child development, level D Calista Christman, sewing construction, grade 8-12 Camren Sproles, preserved foods, wildlife level 2 Carle Sroufe, health level A, small engines level 1, single vegetable garden Carter Meinika, division 3 electric, level 1 rabbit poster Catherine Cormany, sewing construction, grade 4 Chloe Bollinger, preserved foods, grade 7-9; herb, single vegetable garden Christopher Oliver, electric, division 1 Christopher Zorger, floriculture, level B Colby Sproles, weather and climate, level 2 Colette Lieb, sewing construction, grade 5 Cora Western, division 1 beekeeping, level 1 photography Cortney Magers advanced fine arts, advanced other crafts Cory Palmer, level 3 computers, baked foods, preserved foods, level C health, level 3 poultry poster, division 2 beekeeping Daniel James, level 1 cat poster, level 1 computer, level 1 forestry, level 1 veterinary science Eleanor Schmitt, beginner fine art, level 1 geology Eli Fest, level 2 forestry Emma Coy, advanced cake decorating, advanced gift wrapping Emma Waugh, grade

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Zachary Furthmiller, level 3 baked foods Zoe Whitacre, level 2 photography color prints and black and white prints The following champion projects were also selected in Whitley County: Amanda Heck: division 4 collections Amy Brown, beginner gift wrapping Audrie Warren, level D microwave cooking Aydin Good, beginner bowling Bradyn Malcolm, construction toys level 2 Brendan Roberts, advanced bowling Brianna Eiler, advanced bowling Brianna Ferrell, alfalfa crops Carter Meinika, beginner BBQ grilling Christopher Oliver, crops: corn, soybeans, wheat Clayton Hoffman, bicycle rodeo senior Cory Palmer, achievement book grades 8-12 Eleanor Schmitt, beginner recycling Elijah Braun, level 1 construction toys Evan Stresemann, level 1 pets Gavin Good, intermediate bowling Hannah Quinn, division 2 collections, level 1 scrapbooking Heather Clark, intermediate gift wrapping Jackson Geiger, level 2 homemade ice cream Jacob Gentry, division 3 collections Jennifer Kyler, advanced recycling Jillian Culp, level 1 homemade ice cream Kaleb Eiler, beginner bowling Kameron Eiler, intermediate bowling Kameron Laux, crops: oats Kyle Dillon, intermediate BBQ grilling Kylee Ousley, beginner bowling Lilly Boner, division 1 collections Luke Ramer, level 3 aquatic science Mackenzie Miller, grades 3-7 achievement book, intermediate bowling, level 2 goat poster, level B microwave cooking Melanie Gebhart, level 3 goat poster Nataley Bockelman, level C microwave cooking Savanna Reed, level 2 scrapbooking Sephen Patterson, junior bicycle rodeo Timothy Loeffler, advanced bowling Titus Shively, junior bicycle rodeo

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Team dancing its way to the Big Apple BY TRAVIS STAHL

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COLUMBIA CITY — Winning a prize after a great performance in competition is rewarding. Sometimes teams win trophies. Other times medals are awarded or even ribbons. The Contemporary dance group from Next Generation Studio of Dance won a prize after its performance at the Energy Dance Competition in Fort Wayne in April. The Next Generation team was one of three routines chosen to receive a trip to New York at the end of July which includes several once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for the dancers. “Everyone at the studio is excited about the girls who get to go,” said Next Generation Owner Jennifer Baron. “This is such an amazing opportunity for them.” Eight members of the team will make the trip to New York along with Baron: Mahala Fontenot, Haiely Baron, Aleeya Cramer, Kaylee Davis, Skye Sroufe, Mekyah Wells, Kaleigh Craig and Kayanna Ward. In New York the team will be busy every day. The group will take part in dance classes at the Broadway Dance Center. Each girl will also have two professional

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photoshoots, as well as a video shoot. They will also meet the Rockettes and take classes at Radio City Musical Hall and get at tour. Finally the team will see two Broadway shows while in New York. Fontentot said, like the other girls, this will be her first trip to New York. “I was actually pretty excited,” said Fontenot

when she found out the team was chosen. “I’m probably most excited to meet the Rockettes.” Cramer was more than excited when she found out the judges chose the Next Generation team. “I cried,” said Cramer who is looking forward to being a better dancer after the trip. Cramer is the youngest

member of the group making the trip to New York. But the fact they are going hasn’t set in with the older girls either. “It’s still coming to me how big of a deal this is,” said Hailey Baron. “I’m excited.” The Energy Competition in Fort Wayne featured more than 10 other dance studios from

around the Midwest. There were over 600 routines displayed that day and when the judges were making their decisions it took the Next Generation team a few minutes to realize what was happening. “While the judges were talking it sounded like they were talking about our Contemporary

team,” said Jennifer Baron. “I don’t even think our girls have realized yet how big this is.” There were 19 dancers who took part in the routine in Fort Wayne but only eight were able to make the trip to New York. The team flies out July 23 and returns July 28.

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back flips and dance all in one routine. And it all must be done with great enthusiasm. At the Columbia City High School Cheer Camp, participants will get to learn all of those skills along with many more. The cheer camp is at Columbia City High School July 23-26. The camp is from 6-8 p.m. and is open to girls from 3 years old up to sixth grade. The cost of the camp is $40 and the application can be found on the high school website. The camp has become a tradition among young girls. Every year, up to 140 girls participate in the camp. Columbia City head cheer coach Melanie Curry organizes the camp every year and the high school cheer leaders

are the ones who lead the camp and teach the skills to the girls who attend. Campers learn motions, technical skills, a cheer, stunts, jumps and a dance routine they perform for the parents on the last night of the camp. The camp also features games for everyone to participate in every day. “They learn a lot in just four days,” said Curry. “And we couldn’t do it without our high school cheerleaders.” Curry allows the high school cheer team to take charge of the camp. The high school girls plan the routines and the daily activities. Curry says that helps build the relationships between the older cheer leaders and the campers.

“It’s not just about drilling,” said Curry. “It’s about building relationships, they (the younger campers) look up to them.” Because the camp has been in existence for a number of years, Curry said they are seeing a big difference in the cheerleaders once they get to the middle and high school levels. Girls who attend the cheer camp start building on the fundamentals of cheerleading at a young age and are able to build on those skills every year and continue to improve. Girls who attend the camp also receive a T-shirt. Then, at halftime of the first home football game, the campers go on to the track with the varsity cheerleaders and perform a routine.

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One year ago Smith-Green Community Schools announced that Matthew Whonstetler would be the new elementary school principal, replacing Dan Hile, who was named superintendent of SGCS. Churubusco’s Matthew Troyer was the round robin championship winner at the Noble County Fair. He also won supreme champion of the dairy show. Over 3,000 cups of ice cream per day were reportedly sold at the Whitley County 4-H Fair. A new ordinance regarding the regulation of tattooing establishments was passed by the Whitley County Commissioners. The ordinance, championed by Scott Wagner, of the Whitley County Health Department, outlined an increase in fees and more stringent requirements for tattoo artists. 10 years ago Nathan and Melanie Killworth announced the engagement of their daughter, Alayna Killworth, to Derek Gordon, son of Gary and Connie Gordon, all of Churubusco. Jeanine Childs graduated from the

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with her doctorate. Juan and Rebecca Pozo-Olano announced the birth of their son, Max. Many struggled as gas prices were over $4 per gallon. Jeremy Berry was set to play in an All-Star football game as a linebacker on the “North” team. 15 years ago Katie Eber and Luke Genth were crowned Mr. and Mrs. Whitley County at the annual 4-H scholarship program. Other court members were Katie Brandon, Jessica Frazier, Clinton Gruettert, Megan Daily, Jay Salge, Tara Cormany and Wesley Wolfe. The Whitley County Board of Commissioners declared an emergency proclaimation for all of Whitley County due to storm damages and low-level flooding. Donations were being accepted for local flood victims. Jim Horne, who had been a firefighter in Churubusco for 28 years, showed off the fire department’s new truck, “Pump 201.” The enclosed cab could hold six firefighters and was delivered in July

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2003. Churubusco baseball standout Brad Dell hit the game-winning ball in the North-South All-Star game at Memorial Stadium, Fort Wayne. Cuno earned the season tournament champions in boys minor league. James Workman and Katie Brandon were named the Hester Adams Award winners. The award is based on 4-H achievement and tenure, as well as character. 25 years ago Kids at the Churubusco Public Library enjoyed guest speaker Tony Helfrich, a Churubusco Police officer. He showed them the squad car and handed out “badges” to each of them. Tweleve members of the Smith Township Homemakers Club had a combined 600 years of service to the club. They were: Eloise McGuire, May Wappes, Freda Zumbrun, Ruth Nestle, Clara Bowling, Florence Wade, Harriet Veazey, Lucy Shlater, Lois Gross, Crystal Shively, Gladys Walker and Edith Rosentrader. The Churubusco Park Board was seeking input from residents on

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what they wanted to see included as part of the park activities. Topics of discussion were flowers, a nature trail and a fitness trail, among others. A new statewide student testing program would place greater emphasis on applying skills and problem solving that with previous tests. Beginning in the fall of 1995, students would begin taking the ISTEP test. The new test was expected to “do a better job of addressing

what educators think students need to know.” Sally Martin and Jan Morsches of the Whitley County Literacy Council presented Carla Hull and her newborn son, Michael, with books as part of a new program to promote reading among new mothers and their children. 50 years ago A major boost in property valuations for Smith Township and Churubusco was expected

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to take some of the pressure off of taxpayers in 1969. A pair of twins from the tri-county area won a trophy as “the most look-alikes of the same sex” at a twin convention in Fort Wayne. Mrs. Gordon Gilbert and Mrs. Nerbert Gaff, Eva and Neva, came home with the trophy, competing against 125 other sets of twins. Whitley, Allen and Noble counties were among 76 Indiana counties that were declared eligible for economic injury disaster loans. The declaration was made because farmers had not recovered sufficiently from their severe crop losses in 1967. Mrs. Edna Slagle, a native of Churubusco, received honors as Whitley County’s oldest resident following registration on Old Settler’s Day in Columbia City. Slagle was 93 years old and born in Churubusco in 1875. Shelton’s IGA was selling cantaloupe for 39 cents, tomatoes for 29 cents a pound, crackers for 19 cents a pound, $1 for five loaves of fresh bread and a gallon of ice cream for 99 cents.

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LaGrange, Noble, Stuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley counties). • The top 20 job listings by number of openings in Region 3, from the Labor Market Review, in the past month includes farmworkers and laborers, production workers, stock clerks-storeroom, warehouse or storage yard, testers and sorters, helpers-production workers and team assemblers all in the top 10. • Whitley County is ranked 2,265 out of 3,142 counties in the U.S. in industry diversity, according to the Emsi Industry Diversity Overview — meaning employment is distributed less evenly across the 12 industry clusters than a typical county should be. • Whitley County’s percent of total employment in the Capital Intensive Manufacturing industry cluster is 23.34 percent higher than that of a typical county. • Whitley County’s percent of total employment in the Engineering-Intensive Manufacturing industry cluster is 6.31 percent higher than that of a typical county. • Whitley County’s percent of total employment in 10 of the 12 industry clusters is lower than that of a typical county’s.

If a recession hit in 2020, a few positive outcomes could be inferred from the facts. Because Whitley County has an increasing number of orthopedic manufacturers and a large number of aerospace and automotive manufacturers, the economy relies on a more diverse spread of industries than counties like Elkhart, which relies vastly on the recreational vehicle industry. However, the county’s industrial diversity has room to grow. In discussing the possibilities of a recession in Whitley County, Jon Myers, president of the Whitley County EDC, stated that making the county’s economy more diverse is key. Seeing a higher diversity among industry clusters would signal economic stability, making the county more likely to withstand economic pressures, such as recession. That being said, Whitley County would still be better off than others in recession. “In Whitley County, if the orthopedics industry goes down, our employees’ skills are diverse enough that the company could switch and start running orders for the automotive industry,” said Myers. Considering Whitley County’s low unemployment

and high number of job openings, the idea of laid-off employees migrating to Whitley County to fill job openings here in a recession is a possibility. For example, if the RV plants in Elkhart take a hit in a recession, it would be possible for people to move into open jobs in Whitley County. Myers stated that because Whitley County factories manufacture parts for the RV plants, though, there could still be a hit; however, those manufacturers possess the ability and skill to switch their product and take less of a loss in the long run. Myers said there might be a little retraining for Elkhart employees, but it would not be out of the realm of possibility for employees to end up in Whitley County jobs. If a recession hit in 2020, a few negative outcomes could be inferred from the facts, also. Todd Armstrong is a history teacher at Columbia City High School, and has theorized possibilities on what happens to areas with low unemployment rates during a recession. “I do not know for sure but would assume that the recession would hit and the economy would begin to slow. This would lead to fewer new buildings or expansions and fewer

new purchases, such as cars, RVs, boats and homes. In time, this would impact construction workers, auto manufacturers and the luxury items. This would lead to layoffs in Columbia City in time,” said Armstrong. The question, then, is if the new high school would be able to withstand an economic decrease, and if it would act as an incentive to live and do business in Whitley County. Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel said many new homes are being built in Columbia City, and he attributes some of the growth to the construc-

tion of the new school. The thing to remember is that both the positive and negative consequences of a possible recession’s impact on Whitley County are purely hypothetical. That being said, there is a likelihood Whitley County would be better off than other area counties in a recession. “Recessions, like hangovers, are a tough pill to swallow but ultimately good for us. They remind us not to get too crazy and to live within our means. They also lead to the elimination of frivolous or inefficient companies and or services. As the old adage goes, ‘Only

the strong survive,’” said Armstrong. Despite the low ranking in industrial diversity, Myers feels positively about the economy in Whitley County. “I think we do a really good job in terms of looking at data and making decisions in terms of economic parts,” said Myers, referring to the EDC’s work to keep Whitley County’s economy growing. Whitley County EDC priorities for 2018 includes increasing the supply of talented employees and pursuing quality-of-life initiatives that create measurable outcomes.

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Upper Wabash River watershed planning efforts begin Steering Committee meeting is July 19 KPC NEWS SERVICE HUNTINGTON — The Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District, with the cooperation of Allen, Wells, Wabash and Whitley counties, has initiated the development of a Watershed Management Plan for Phase 3 of the Upper Wabash River Watershed. The motivation for the

plan stems from known water-quality problems present throughout much of the Wabash River Basin. The watershed management plan is a continuation of past projects focused on distinguishing the most degraded areas of the watershed in greatest need of conservation efforts. During the planning process, the watershed will

be characterized through research of existing data, input gathered from stakeholders, water-quality monitoring and windshield surveys. Data will be analyzed to determine the most prominent water quality impairments and both the causes and sources of those problems will be addressed. Sub-watersheds within the Phase 3 project area of the Upper Wabash River Watershed will be ranked as

to the degree in which they contribute to water-quality problems in the Wabash River. Sub-watersheds that are ranked highest for their contribution to water quality problems will be identified as critical areas. Critical areas are those areas that would benefit most from the implementation of best management practices to address inputs of pollutants to area streams, and thus are where financial and technical resources

will be focused in future implementation phases. The Huntington County SWCD is hosting a steering committee meeting on Thursday, July 19, 9-10 a.m. at the Huntington County Soil and Water Conservation District Office, 2040 Riverfork Drive, Huntington. The main objectives of the meeting are to provide initial background information on the planning process and to develop a list of

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Community Calendar 19. July

• Summer Concert Series: Chain O’Lakes Chorus performs at 7 p.m. in the South Whitley Town Park Gazebo. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In the event of rain, the event will be moved inside the South Whitley Public Library.

20. July

• California Dreamin’: Churubusco Public Library presents California Dreamin’ at 6:30 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series. Free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, are made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

21. July

• Savannah Labenz Memorial Fundraiser: The 1st annual co-ed kickball tournament, a fundraiser for the Savannah Labenz Memorial, begins at 8 a.m. at the Churubusco Town Park. The double elimination tournament will also include a 50/50 drawing, silent auction, food, drinks and T-shirts. The event will raise money for the annual $500 scholarship in Labenz’ name. The family also sponsors a youth travel softball team in honor of Labenz called, “Blazin’ Reds.” Labenz was killed in a car accident in 2014. She was a graduate of Churubusco High School. If interested in donating or being a sponsor, contact Shelly Labenz at 609-1513 or 266-5712, or email savannahlabenzmemorialfund@gmail.com. • Frankenstein movie marathon: Join Peabody Public Library all day for the greatest Frankenstein movies. Popcorn and pop will be available. • Professor Steve and the science of Frankenstein: Witness the wonder of Frankenstein as Professor Steve demonstrates many of the concepts from the book and the movies at 1 p.m. in the Adult Department of Peabody Public Library

22. July

• Turtle Town Players: Benefit concert for Rob Ransom is at 2 p.m. at the Churubusco United Methodist Church.

23. July

• Family Feast and Fireworks Night TinCaps game: Enjoy a game with friends and neighbors to support Churubusco Main Street, sponsored by the Churubusco Rotary Club. A ticket includes a buffet with soft drinks one hour before the game (6:05 p.m.) until 30 minutes after the first pitch. The cost is $30 for those age 8 and over and $20 for ages 7 and under. A portion of each ticket benefits Churubusco Main Street. • 2018 MS Football Camp: is at Columbia City High School, 600 N. Whitley St., Columbia City, from 5:30-7 p.m. starting July 23 and ending July 26. The purpose of the camp is to expose young players to the great game of football and teach them to play the game at a higher level. The cost is $50 per camper, with a $10 deduction for each additional child a family enrolls, and the fee includes a camp T-shirt and instructions by high school staff and players. The camp will accept walk-up registration. For information, contact Brett Fox at foxbn@wccsonline.com

24. July

• Salsa making class: at the South Whitley Public Library begins at 6 p.m. Learn how to turn tomatoes, peppers, onions and other fresh vegetables into tasty salsas provided by Olive Twist. The cost is $10. Pre-register at the information desk.

25. July

• Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church: Prayer Walk on the TEPC grounds and classrooms for Vacation Bible School starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be prayers for all facets of the program to prepare hearts of those who attend. There will be prayers for safety and protection of all classes and activities. Call (260) 244-5494 for additional information. • Meet the Author: Author Jim Pickett will be at the Peabody Public Library at 6 p.m. to meet people and discuss his historical fiction book, “The Bones of Kekionga.”

26. July

from 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at the 4-H Center in Columbia City. Reservations due by July 23. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension. purdue.edu. • Social Security check up: Gregg Palmer will be leading a class about what is needed for social security benefits at 6 p.m. in the Adult Department of the Peabody Public Library. Sign up online or call (260) 244-5541 to register. • Women’s Lunch Series – Is at noon at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce, 128 W. Van Buren St., Columbia City. In this friendly, interactive workshop you will learn about “Imposter Syndrome,” a pattern of thinking in which a person, women especially, doubts their accomplishments and fears they will be exposed as a “fraud.” The workshop will cover why we strive for an image of perfection, how to stop negative talk, unrealistic demands and expectations, self-doubt and accepting achievements and praise from others. The cost is $15/person. RSVP by July 20 through the Chamber of Commerce, (260) 248-8131, office@whitleychamber. com.

28. July

• Ice Cream Social at Green Center: From 4-8 p.m., for a free-will donation, attendees can enjoy creamed chicken, sloppy joes, chili dogs and homemade ice cream. The event is sponsored by the Green Township Community Center, located at the southwest corner of county roads 300 East and 300 South in Noble County. • Sliders by VFW: The VFW is selling sliders to support community projects at 109 N. Main St., Churubusco. The event starts at noon and the public is welcome. Three sliders and potato salad is $7. Single sliders are $2. A side of potato salad is $0.75. • Annual Hog Roast Fundraiser: for the Union Township Volunteer Fire Department is at Paige’s Crossing, 4-9 p.m. Hog roast meal and wristband meal (wristband meal includes unlimited rides and a meal).

30. July

• Vacation Bible School: at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church begins July 30 and goes through Aug. 3 from 6-8:30 p.m. everyday. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. to students and families. Group singing at 6:30 p.m. Classes for children, teens and adults are from 7-8:15 p.m. with nursery care for parents who stay for classes. The evening activities are over at 8:30 p.m. and transportation is provided upon request. Call (260) 244-5494 for information and registration details. • “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at the Churubusco Town Hall. Reservations due by July 26. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension.purdue.edu.

31. July

• “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 6-8 p.m. at the South Whitley Community Public Library. Reservations due by July 27. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension.purdue.edu.

3. August

• 2018 Great Boat Float: Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center challenges local businesses and non-profits to create their own floats that look like boats and can be moved by a team of four through downtown Columbia City during First Friday. Floats will be paraded through the downtown at 7 p.m. with a race after, winner receiving a prize. Team registration is $100, including a shirt for each participant. The winning race float will receive a $100 Chamber Bucks prize. The most creative float will also win a prize. Deadline to register is July 27 and noon. For registration forms and boat guidelines, contact the Chamber at (260) 248-8131 or email office@whitleychamber.com.

4. August

• Homemade ice cream social: at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, at the corner of S.R. 9 and County Road 500 North, is 4-7 p.m. Nine flavors of homemade ice cream will be

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served along with sandwiches, chips, drinks and desserts. Free-will donations will be accepted. • Swick & Jones: Churubusco Public Library presents Swick & Jones at 7 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series. Free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, are made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County. • Cruise in to support Junior Achievement: at a free, familyfriendly car show. Gates open at 8 a.m. downtown at the Columbia City Courthouse. Show registration closes at 10 a.m. with judging ending at noon and trophies awarded at 1 p.m. The gate entrance is located at 201 N. Line St., Columbia City. Registration is $15 at the gate; $10 if pre-registered by July 27. All proceeds benefit Whitley County Junior Achievement students. For vendor requests, booth space is $20 for a non-profit organizations and $25 for others. For more information, contact Julie Copeland at julie.copeland@superioressex.com or call (260) 609-6039.

7. August

• Whitley County Conservation Day Camp: is a fun and exciting way to get your kids outside this summer. The camp costs $10 per child, ages 9 to 13, and is from 9:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m., lunch provided, at Camp Whitley. Kids will shoot skeet, archery, build a bird house, play games, see different kinds of reptiles and go swimming. Call Nadean Lamle at (260) 244-6266 ext. 101 or email nadean.lamle@in.nacdnet.net to register your children. • “Preserving Nature’s Bounty” workshop: the Purdue Extension Service in Whitley County will be conducting workshops to discuss safe home food preservation procedures and to answer the frequently asked questions on canning, freezing, and drying foods from 1-3 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. at the Purdue Extension – Whitley County Office. Reservations due by August 3. To register, call (260) 244-7615 or (260) 625-3313. The cost is $3/person, payable at the door. For more information, contact Cindy Barnett, Extension Educator, cbarnett@purdue.edu or visit the website, extension. purdue.edu

10. August

• California Dreamin’: Churubusco Public Library presents California Dreamin’ at 6:30 p.m. as part of the Summer Concert Series, free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

18. August

• Jen & the Foggy Creek Band: Churubusco Public Library presents Jen & the Foggy Creek Band at 1 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series, free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County. • 4th Annual Churubusco Public Library Fine Arts Festival: will be from noon-6 p.m. on Line Street, right beside the block party. Jen & the Foggy Creek Band performs from 1-3 p.m., there also may be a food vendor, and art for sale. Vendor applications are available on the library website and are currently being accepted.

25. August

• California Dreamin’: Churubusco Public Library presents California Dreamin’ at 7 p.m. as part of the 2018 Summer Concert Series, free, outdoor concerts, weather permitting, made possible by the Community Foundation of Whitley County.

22. September

• 4th Annual Lord’s Acre Festival: will be hosted at Etna United Methodist Church, 4255 W. 750 N. Food booths by local churches and the parade begin at 11 a.m., opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m., entertainment from noon-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. with a community auction from 1-3 p.m. and silent auction from 12:30-4:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Boomerang Backpacks program for Little Turtle and Northern Heights Elementary Schools.

Ongoing • Multi-County Medical Outreach Clinic: is a free clinic at 524 Branch Ct., Columbia City, open Thursday afternoons from 1-5 p.m., except the fifth Thursdays of the month. The clinic serves noninsured or underinsured on a first-comefirst-serve basis. Donations are accepted. • The Churubusco Lions Club: meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Papa’s Place at 6:30 p.m. • The Whitley County Farmers Market: is every Saturday from May through October, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Whitley County Courthouse Square. Meet local farmers and artisans for homegrown, homemade products. There are over 50 vendors, local produce, plants, and local artists. • AA and Al-Anon meetings: Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Churubusco Methodist Church.

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