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Stirring up sweet success

By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com

Young people in Whitley County have the opportunity to participate in a program that teaches them the recipe for entrepreneurial success.

Junior Achievement is encouraging young people to sign up for Lemonade Day on May 19, an experiential program that teaches them how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. Participants learn how to create a budget, set profit-making goals, serve customers, repay inves-

tors and give back to the community.

Lemonade Day started in 2007 and has spread to more than 70 communities in 23 states and three countries, but this is the first year Whitley County will participate.

Local entrepreneur Jenny Reffitt is Whitley County’s Lemonade Day Champion. She and her husband own several businesses in the region, including yo2go and Sun Kiss Tanning in Columbia City.

Their entrepreneurial journey started about

seven years ago when the couple decided to step away from their corporate jobs and start working for themselves.

Reffitt said owning your own business is a lot of work, but they’ve found flexibility and fulfillment in their new careers as entrepreneurs and haven’t looked back.

In her role as Champion, Reffitt will serve as a role model for young entrepreneurs. She wants to encourage young people to think outside the box when it comes to See LEMONADE, Page 12

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Kennedy “KJ” Dumbacher, a fifth grader at Little Turtle Elementary School, wears a lemon head on Lemonade Day Kick-off March 7. She will participate in the event May 19.

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Beautiful start to the week Jazlyn Cook took this photo of Monday morning’s sunrise in Whitley County, which put on a beautiful display for early risers. See more photos of Monday’s sunrise on the IN|Whitley County Facebook page.

More than 1,000 miles away from their hometown, Whitley County natives gathered for a reunion March 6 in Sebring, Fla. The annual social luncheon began when a few Columbia City High School alumni who were living or wintering in Florida decided to get together for lunch.

From there, the event snowballed to include all fellow CCHS alumni and eventually opened up to welcome all Whitley County natives.

This year, the CCHS class of 1961 held its 57th class reunion in conjunction with the county-wide social luncheon. This year’s event was hosted by Jerry Begue, CCHS class of 1961, and his wife, See REUNION, Page 4

Local schools participate in national event

By Nicole Minier

School in Florida, students from all three Whitley County school districts sought ways for their voices to be heard.

At Churubusco High School, a “few” students participated on their own,

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WHITLEY COUNTY — Precisely one month after 17 students and staff members were slain at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High

according to Superintendent Dan Hile. The students were permitted to go into the auditorium, but there was not an organized walkout event.

Administrators at Whitley County Consolidated Schools

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worked with student leadership teams to create safe walkout plans at Columbia City High School and Eagle Tech Academy.

Whitko took a different approach with a “Stand Up

Convo” where, instead of walking out of class, students stood together to encourage each other.

At all three school districts, students were free to particSee SCHOOLS, Page 4

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KPC News Service COLUMBIA CITY — The annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Columbia City Rotary Club will be held at Morsches Park baseball diamonds Thursday, March 29 at 6 p.m.

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Fun for all

Whitley County 4-H hosts annual dinner and Fun Night

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Whitley County 4-H hosted its annual Fun Night and dinner at the 4-H Center last Friday. Pictured, Janelle Burnworth serves visitors.

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Miss Whitley County Jenna Pittenger, of Churubusco, made an appearance at the event.

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Several volunteers help prepare the meal.

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The 4-H Center was full of visitors for the annual 4-H Fun Night and dinner on Friday.

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

State seeks repeat sexual offender status for Slater

for the last 17 years, he has been working for the same employer for the last 19 years and he turned himself into authorities after he became aware about the warrant for his arrest.

In his request for a bond reduction, Slater asked that his bond be reduced to $25,000 so that he could afford to bond out, return to work and pay for his own attorney.

Whitley County prosecutor D.J. Sigler asked the court to maintain the $300,000 surety bond as “a reflection of how seriously this community views the crime of child rape.”

“Mr. Slater is a previously convicted rapist who is alleged in this case to have committed the most serious crime in the state of Indiana short of murder,” he said.

Judge Matthew Rentschler denied Slater’s request, noting that if Slater is convicted, he will face a significant penalty.

Both level-one felonies are punishable by up to 40 years of incarceration.

“I believe that with this level of offense, the bond the court has set is an appropriate bond,” he said.

Slater will appear in court again March 26.

Judge denies bond reduction request

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State Runner-Up Churubusco High School’s New Era Show Choir was named state runner-up at the ISSMA State Show Choir Class B Finals, marking the second time in three years the choir has been crowned state runner-up. New Era competed against larger schools, such as Franklin Community, Northridge, New Castle, Pendleton Heights, Fairfield, DeKalb, Beech Grove and New Palestine. Class B included schools with enrollment of 1,599 and less. The competition took place at Franklin Central High School on Saturday, and it was New Era’s fifth trip to the ISSMA State Finals.

Man allegedly breaks into home, burns Bible pages on floor

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ALBION — A Columbia City man reportedly broke into a residence, ate the homeowner’s food, threw items into the toilet and burned pages from Ryan a Bible just two days after being released from Whitley County Jail, according to court documents.

Charlie S. Ryan, 25, of the 2600 block of East Beech Avenue, is facing a Level 4 felony charge of burglary; a Level 4 felony charge of arson; and a misdemeanor charge of theft.

On Mar. 3, Noble County deputies were dispatched to a home in the 5400 block of South S.R. 109, Columbia City, for a reported burglary.

Officers met with the victim, who advised them that upon returning home after being gone for a few hours, the door entering her home had been broken open, court documents state.

She also found that the suspect, who was later discovered to be Ryan, had reportedly eaten and drank items from the kitchen,

threw items into her upstairs toilet and had burned pages of the Bible on the floor.

While at the victim’s residence, officers received a call from a woman who lives in the 3600 block of West Huntington Avenue, which was just north of the victim’s residence.

The woman had reported a suspicious male who had come to her residence asking for a drink of water the night of Mar. 2.

He reportedly entered her home without being invited and proceeded to sit on her living room floor, court documents state. The woman described the man as white, in his late 20’s and approximately 5’10.” She further stated the man wore a jacket with the hood up and had long, brown hair that came out around the forehead area. When she informed the man she was going to call her husband, he reportedly left the residence on foot.

Officers then received information from employees at Goss Grocery that a suspicious man had been in the area recently, they had kicked him out and he was recently seen north of the grocery store.

Ryan was located, and grocery store employees verified he was the man they had kicked out of the

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store. Officers also found an assortment of small objects he allegedly took from the victim’s residence in Ryan’s pockets, including a gold-colored pen, a small Bic-style lighter, a nail file, a wood handled scraper and a screw-on cap with a long applicator tip, which officers believed was missing from a hemmorhoidal ointment tube in the victim’s bathroom drawer.

This was not the first time Ryan has been arrested.

He was found guilty in October 2013, of a Class D felony of residential entry in Noble County. Most recently, Ryan was found guilty in Whitley County for a Class B misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief.

According to court documents, Ryan had just been released from Whitley County Jail two days prior to his latest arrest.

Ryan was booked into the Noble County Jail on Mar. 3, and is being held on $35,000 bond.

A Whitley County man, who faces two level-one felony charges after allegedly raping a teenage child, was previously convicted of rape.

The state of Indiana has filed notice of intent to seek repeat sexual offender status for Steven Slater, 64, of Columbia City, who is accused of rape and sexual misconduct with a minor.

Sexual misconduct with a minor is defined as performing or submitting to sexual conduct with a child between the ages of 14-16.

The alleged events took place Sept. 16, 2017.

According to a police report, the victim was allegedly provided alcohol until she passed out at Slater’s home in Miami Village.

The victim and Slater were allegedly the only ones in the home that night. When the victim awoke, she allegedly experienced pain and was treated by the Sexual Assault Treatment Center in Fort Wayne.

The report states Slater told police “he didn’t remember anything and that he hoped to God he didn’t

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A woman accused of releasing an unknown powdered substance into the booking area of the Whitley County Jail appeared in Whitley County Circuit Court March 12.

Wonica JohnsBates, 44, of Chicago, appeared for a pre-trial conference. She is facing additional allegations of possessing a dangerous device or material as a prisoner of the jail, possessing a

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Prior conviction In 1981, Slater was convicted of rape in Allen County and was sentenced to 30 years of incarceration at the Indiana Department of Correction, according to court documents.

In Indiana, someone who has previously been convicted for a sex offense may receive the repeat sexual offender sentence enhancement. This enhancement carries up to an additional 10-year prison sentence.

On March 12, Slater appeared in Whitley County Circuit Court with public defense attorney Anthony Churchward to request a reduction on his $300,000 surety bond.

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Slater later provided his DNA, which was found to be present on 11 samples taken of the victim. The results were provided to local law enforcement Feb. 12. Charges were filed Feb. 16 and Slater was arrested Feb. 20.

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SCHOOLS from Page 1 ipate without consequences such as truancy or unexcused absences.

Students at Indian Springs Middle School and elementary schools at WCCS had “age-appropriate” discussions in classrooms, but students continued with their regularly scheduled routines.

Whitko’s approach Nationally and locally, the walk-outs took place March 14 to honor those lost in the shooting in Parkland, Fla., and intended to begin conversations and incite change locally.

“I saw this as an opportunity for a teachable moment where we could allow the students to lead,” said Whitko Principal John Snyder.

Whitko National Honor Society President Austin Nettrouer planned a “Stand Up Convo” to be held in the WHS gymnasium. A slideshow of the victims from Stoneman Douglas were displayed on a large video screen. At 12:17 p.m., senior Nikki Lawson used the school intercom to invite the student body to join the Stand Up Convo in the gymnasium.

The activity was held during a planning period known as “Cat’s Pride” and students were allowed to choose whether or not they would attend.

The raw emotion of the students in the gymnasium was obvious and, later in the evening, students were given a short questionnaire by the local Youth For Christ chapter, which was listed on the Whitko Campus Life Facebook page. Students were asked what they want adults to know about how all of the talk about bomb threats and school shootings are affecting them.

In response, students anonymously shared, “It’s really hard to concentrate on what I’m supposed to be doing because I’m afraid.” Another student said, “These threats are making me feel worthless, like they wouldn’t make threats if I really mattered.”

Another student asked, “Would you even miss me if it happened?”

Local threats Whitko has been the focal point of two threats of violence since the Parkland, Fla. shooting. The first scare originated through a rumor which held no truth and created a perceived threat at Whitko Middle School. In reality, there was no threat, Superintendent Steve Clason said.

“It was a telephone-chain thing, where a rumor just got out of control and fortunately someone reported it, because we’d rather investigate rumors than have incidents,” Clason said.

School officials were alerted to the situation by a parent’s email. No one was diciplined in the situation, however, several law enforcement officers responded to the school.

The second threat at Whitko occurred when a student made a poor choice

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Austin Nettrouer leads his fellow classmates during the Stand Up Convo on the one-month anniversary of the Parkland, Fla., school shooting.

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Students assemble in the WHS gymnasium one day after a school shooting threat to unite in a Stand Up Convo.

in an attempt to get another classmate in trouble by writing a note which staged a threat, and then left the note in a restroom at the end of the day at Whitko High School.

“A student reported a possible threat and it was found not to be valid at the end of the day,” Clason said.

The student faced disciplinary procedures, but Clason would not go into detail due to the student being a minor.

Both threats were quickly diffused, but the consequences lingered as parents from Whitko Community Schools shared on social media their realized fears which manifested in many students remaining at home the following day from school.

Standing together Once inside the gymnasium, Nettrouer, who will graduate with honors this June, encouraged students to stand together among their friends. As students continued filing into the gymnasium they lined the sides of the basketball court.

From a microphone, only one day after a threat had been made against his school, Nettrouer began his opening remarks to his classmates and the WHS staff.

“We stand here today to walk with those students and faculty of Parkland, as they cautiously, yet heroically ease back into their schools and rebuild a unified, vigilant student body. We stand here today, demonstrating to all schools, that we strive alongside you, in the attempt to establish the safest school environment and community possible,” Nettrour said.

During his remarks, Nettrour directed the students’ attention to emergency responders and encouraged WHS students to applaud the service and humility of police officers and fire-fighters alike who had joined the convocation.

“In case the unthinkable may happen, I wish for you to look at the men and women around us. These are the exact people that you will see in a crisis situation — who will be there for us to protect us and serve us.“ He then shifted his focus to the teaching staff.

“I know there are some teachers you don’t enjoy or think you don’t get along with, but in that similar unthinkable moment, these are also the exact people who have been trained and will give with all their ability to defend your life,” Nettrour When asked how adults can help them process difficult situations like school shootings, students responded: “Talk to me. Ask me if I’m hurting or mad or sad and really listen to my answers. Ask me these things more than once.” Another student shared simply, “Teach me to protect myself.”

“The first part in solving a problem is recognizing there is one,” said Nettrouer.

“Currently, we are living through an international pandemic of fear. We live in fear. But this fear does not define us. Look at us right now, we’re together. Some of us are afraid, some of us don’t know what’s going on, but we’re here together, we’re standing together. That’s Whitko.”

Coming up at ’Busco Churubusco Jr./Sr. High School and Churubusco Elementary School administrators are planning an organized event April 20, which is the anniversary of the Columbine shooting.

The event is intended to honor the lives lost, and also honor and thank law enforcement and first responders, Superintendent Hile says.

“It is being developed between school administration and student leadership,” Hile said. “This event will look a bit different in each end of the building.”

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Hotspots provide an internet connection in areas where personal service is not available.

A hotspot wirelessly connects to a provider’s existing network enabling devices to access the Internet. Hotspots are useful when traveling as long as the provider has network coverage in the area.

To borrow a hotspot, patrons must have a library card. Residents of South Whitley, Larwill, Cleveland and Richland townships are eligible to receive library cards at SWCPL. To receive a card, bring your identification to SWCPL and fill out an application. If your ID does not have your current address, bring a utility bill, bank statement or lease agreement that has your current address on it along with your ID to the library.

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how and why behind this phenomenon.

This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 723-5321.

JFK and the Beatles Fans of the Beatles should mark 1 p.m.

Saturday, April 14, on their calendars to attend a program at South Whitley Community Public Library offered by world-renowned Beatle scholar Aaron Krerowicz.

This is Krerowicz’s second visit to SWCPL. He was last there in 2016 to discuss the Beatles and their musical influences.

This year’s program is entitled From the Shadows of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America.

“Many Beatles authors have cited John F. Kennedy’s assassination Nov. 22, 1963, as a cause of the Beatles’ sudden popularity in the United States in early 1964. Their logic: Kennedy’s assassination made America sad, then the Beatles made America happy again. But this commonly accepted answer is overly simplistic. The real answer is that Kennedy’s life and death inadvertently primed the nation for the Beatles’ arrival and success,” Krerowicz writes on his website. During the program he explains the

Library to host royal tea Few things are more British than the monarchy and tea. Inspired by the popular television shows Victoria and The Crown, South Whitley Community Public Library is hosting a British Royalty Tea at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27. The lives and reigns of Queens Victoria and Elizabeth II are the subject of the shows that currently air on PBS and Netflix.

At the library tea, guests will enjoy a variety of teas along with scones topped with orange marmalade or lemon curd jams, and a trifle. Guests will also play a trivia game related to Queen Elizabeth, a bingo game relating to Queen Victoria and other parlor games. A slide show depicting some of Britain’s royal landmarks will be ongoing during the program.

Guests are invited to register for this free program by visiting the library or calling 723-5321.

REUNION from Page 1 Pam, who live in Rotonda West on Florida’s west coast.

The luncheon is held at Homer’s Original Smorgasbord, a buffet restaurant in Sebring. The city’s central location makes it convenient for retirees who live or winter in surrounding communities.

“There are a lot of people from Whitley County who live around Sebring and Winter Haven and a few of those communities in the middle of the state,” Begue said.

This year’s event drew 47 guests who grew up in Columbia City, Churubusco, Larwill and South Whitley. Many are retirees who live in Florida yearround or winter there in the colder months, also known as “snowbirds,” Begue said. Guests also have been known to time vacations around the reunion.

“When you get to be my age, you have to have something to do,” Begue laughed.

At the luncheon, old classmates and neighbors socialize and enjoy a 30-minute history presentation on Whitley County.

The focus of this year’s presentation was on the legends of Churubusco, including the “Beast of Busco.”

“More or less, you’re going back to school for a

to Naples in 1988. After graduating from high school, he moved to Baltimore, Md., to study radiology at John Hopkins and ended up staying in the area for 60 years.

Gruver now lives in Phoenix, Md. Even though he never moved back to Whitley County, staying connected to his roots has remained important to him. He had such fond memories of

half hour,” Begue said.

He said it’s a good feeling to see and meet people he hasn’t seen in years.

“You may not have seen someone in 40 years. You don’t recognize them, but when you hear their name, [you remember them],” he said.

Ted Gruver, CCHS class of 1957 and founder of the Columbia City High School Alumni Association, started the reunion after he retired

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Prevent crabgrass emergence Spring officially arrives March 20 at 12:15 p.m., and along with basketball’s “March Madness” comes the drive in many JOHN E. of us WOODMANSEE to get outside and do something in the lawn.

Those who should get busy first are probably those who battled crabgrass last year.

Homeowners who had a crabgrass problem should consider some type of crabgrass preventer application before very long. I like to tell people that it’s a good task to complete before school spring break is over.

Crabgrass is what we call a summer annual weed. In other words, seeds sprout in the spring, it grows and produces seed through the year, and completely dies before winter. So, crabgrass is not a perennial plant like our lawn grass is.

Crabgrass has a broader leaf than most normal lawn grasses, and a seed head with 3-5 spikes clustered at the top of stems.

Good cultural practices like mowing high and encouraging dense turf are the most effective crabgrass controls, but herbicides may be necessary in some cases.

Crabgrass herbicides available to homeowners are primarily “preventer” products, meaning that they need to be in place before crabgrass emerges. The way they work is that as soon as new seeds sprout, they come in contact with the product, die and fail to emerge. Many of these products are combined with fertilizer, however early spring fertilization of turf should be minimized. Look for products with mostly “slow-release” forms of nitrogen.

Pre-emergence herbicides must be applied early in the spring to be effective (best from March 1 to about mid-April in northern Indiana) — at least a week or two prior to germination of crabgrass.

If you make earlier applications, they should also be effective. Data shows the average historical crabgrass germination date to be about April 29 in Fort Wayne. Of course, this will vary

based on your location.

And, the weather may vary that date from year to year. Crabgrass germinates when soil temperatures are approximately 60 degrees for 3-5 days at the one-quarter inch level.

A forecasting model developed by Michigan State University can help Midwest homeowners and professionals with the timing of their crabgrass preventer product applications and offer average crabgrass germination dates based on heat unit accumulations.

You can stay up-to-date with the forecasts by visiting the model at gddtracker.net.

Do not use pre-emergence crabgrass preventers on newly seeded lawns, as they may inhibit desirable lawn species from growth and establishment.

Post-emergence herbicide products are available and are most effective on small crabgrass plants, but the products are very difficult to use effectively by most homeowners.

Post-emergence treatment is probably best left to professionals. Do not attempt to control crabgrass with herbicides after mid-July because crabgrass plants are usually too large to control effectively.

When using any herbicide, always read and follow all label instructions.

For more information, access Purdue Extension’s free publication, “Control of Crabgrass in Home Lawns,” number AY-10-W, at The Education Store mdc.itap. purdue.edu (search for “crabgrass”).

— John Woodmansee is an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties.

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The group is pictured above after being named runner-up at the state finals last weekend.

Whitko superintendent announces retirement

By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com

Whitko Community School Corporation superintendent Steve Clason announced plans to retire at the school board meeting March 19.

Clason has served as Whitko superintendent for the last 10 years.

During his Clason 40-year career in education, he has served school corporations in Mishawaka and Goshen.

“I’ve enjoyed serving the students and staff in Whitko,” he said. “I’m not going anywhere. I still live in Whitko. I’ll always be a Wildcat and I will always support the Wildcats, but I have other things now that are pulling my attention away from my 40 years in education.”

“I know the future of Whitko is strong because we have a good administrative team that’s there to carry it along.”

Clason said he plans on spending more time with his family starting with taking daytrips with his wife and enjoying quality time with grandkids and his parents.

He said he’s sure he will find ways to keep himself busy, possibly doing some

consulting jobs. Also, he said he has “more hobbies than he can shake a stick at.”

“I’m going to spend time in my barn. I’ve got an antique car that I’m renovating and an antique tractor,” he said.

Clason’s retirement will be effective at the end of the school year as Whitko embarks on plans to consolidate the middle school and high school into a junior-senior high campus due to declining enrollment and budgetary constraints.

Clason said retiring now makes sense. He wants someone with a fresh vision to take the reigns as the school corporation begins its next chapter.

“It’s a good transition for the board. It’s a good transition for the corporation as we grow and as we change,” he said. “It’s the most appropriate time to [retire] rather than have me set up everything and then have someone else come in in another year. It just makes sense.”

funding is secured to prepare the Larwill campus for the junior-senior high school.

The bid was approved by a 4-1 vote with dissent from Georgia Tenney, who represents Washington and Monroe townships. She said that she would like to see the centralization start as soon as possible.

“I’d like to be able to put a sign up that says [the Larwill campus] is the future home of the junior-senior high school,” she said.

The bid for the new modular classrooms from Texas-based manufacturer Aries Building Systems came in at $178,000, lower than the $225,000 that was first estimated. The bid was significantly lower than other bids, including ones for secondhand units.

The school board will meet for its next regular session 6:30 p.m. April 16 in the Whitko Middle School Lecture Room.

In other Whitko news: The school board approved a bid for a one-year lease for five modular classrooms for the Whitko Junior-Senior High campus in South Whitley.

According to school board members, the modular classrooms will house seventh and eighth grade students at the South Whitley campus while

OBITS Buddie Sheets COLUMBIA CITY — Buddie Eugene Sheets, 68, of Loon Lake, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his home.

A memorial service took place Monday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in St. Matthew’s Cemetery with Korean War veterans presenting honors.

Memorials are to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice.

Obituary Policy INWhitley County does not charge for death notices that include notice of calling hours, date and time of funeral and burial. An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biographical information and a photo, is available for a charge.

Deadline for funeral homes to place obituaries is 9 a.m. Tuesday. The email address is: obits@ kpcmedia.com.

Submitted obituaries must contain the name and phone number of the funeral home.

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OPINION

FITNESS MATTERS

5 tips for staying motivated about your workout routine Finding an exercise routine that works for you is an incredible feeling. Nothing beats being motivated to lace up your sneakers and get to work. But we’re all human — sometimes you just are not feeling it.

As passionate as we are about getting in shape at Anytime Fitness, we’ve all been there! That’s why we’ve compiled our favorite motivational tips, so you can get ready to rock even on the most “meh” days.

• Listen to your favorite tunes. You’re probably no stranger to listening to music while you’re doing your favorite exercises, but you can use it for so much more.

Listening to an upbeat mix while you’re getting ready or driving to the gym will make you feel unstoppable by the time you walk through that door. Whether you curate your own tunes or listen to pre-made playlists, finding a pump-up soundtrack for your pre-workout routine gets you ready to go before your warm-up even begins.

• Shake up your schedule.

We’ve all heard the advice about keeping yourself on a schedule when it comes to working out. We totally agree, but if your lifestyle has changed, you might consider

changing up your gym time, too. Maybe a promotion and long hours at the office have made it too easy to talk yourself out of going after work — try a week of morning exercise. Or, maybe you’ve been sticking with a Mon/ Wed/Fri schedule, but now Wednesdays are crazy — switch to Tues/Thurs/Sat and see how it goes. Your gym time should complement your life, so play around a bit and find what works for you.

• Don’t get stuck. Just because it’s exercise doesn’t mean it can’t be exciting.

If you’ve been dreading the gym lately, you might be in a workout rut. If you’re in a strict treadmill-to-free weights routine, or can’t remember the last time you tried a new machine, it’s time to add some pizazz. Hop on a spin bike, try kettlebells for the first time or conquer your fear of the TRX equipment. It’s easy to fall into the same old routine, but getting your gusto back might be as simple as getting out of your comfort zone — and mixing things up regularly makes it less likely that you’ll get bored.

• Surround yourself with inspo. You look at hundreds of surfaces a day, so why not use them to your advan-

tage? Stash inspirational notes anywhere you look often — from your bathroom mirror to your desk at work.

“Out of sight, out of mind” is a saying for a reason, so keeping your motivation (literally) right in front of you will make sure you’re always reminded of your goals.

• Treat your workout like a gift. Self-love and selfcare are popular buzzwords, but they’re also very real and very powerful when it comes to maintaining positive health and wellness. And appreciating your hard work and taking care of yourself never goes out of style.

The language surrounding exercise is often negative: You “have to” work out or “make yourself” go for a run.

Flipping your mindset might be as simple as flipping your wording around. Frame your workout as something you get to do instead of as a chore.

Your body is an amazing system and you’re working hard — don’t be bashful about congratulating yourself and recognizing that you’re doing amazing.

— 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 • March 22, 2018

Vigilance will pay off We applaud our local officials for their vigilance in keeping our children safe at school.

In the past few weeks, Whitko schools have had two “threats” in the past month.

Though the threats didn’t prove to be true dangers to students, local law enforcement and school officials acted swiftly to ensure students’ safety.

Safety has been the topic of discussion of officials at all three school districts.

Safety was at the forefront of many’s minds when designing they layout of the new Columbia City

Our view High School. Smith-Green Community Schools is planning the purchase of new security cameras that will provide new opportunities for safety.

The new cameras will be funded by a state grant. The school safety grants were cut back this year, and several school districts lost funding for school resource officers — but that didn’t happen in Whitley County. Each local district has a school resource officer, thanks to a commu-

nity that values safety in our schools and partnerships between schools and police departments.

Earlier this week, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced he will call the General Assembly back to the Statehouse in May for a special legislative session for a variety of topics. At the top of the list is the authorization of allocating an additional $5 million for school safety.

Considering the budget deficits many small school districts are facing, the General Assembly should give strong consideration to the Governor’s proposal.

CHEERS, JEERS & WHATABOUTS To submit to this column email the editor at nminier@kpcmedia.com.

CHEERS and a great big THANK YOU to all of the businesses and individuals that donated silent auction items for the Green Center United Methodist chicken and noodle supper held on March 3. You are so appreciated and without all of you, we would not have been as successful as we were.

Thank yous go to Precision Outdoor, AG Plus, Eel River Golf Course, Shroyer’s Variety & Hardware, Be.You. Ty. Mark Hair Salon, Jill’s Vintage and Thrift Store, Sav-U-Mor, Coffee Place at Sav-U-More, Sheets & Childs

Funeral Home, Watering Can, East of Chicago Pizza, 46 Graphics, Anytime Fitness, STAR Financial Bank, Luana Walker, Deb Hicks, Doug Claxton, Jane Kline, Mary Anna Leitch and Keith Kline.

THANK YOU from Faith Christian Academy to the wonderful folks of Columbia City for their incredible support at our Annual Fish and Tenderloin Fry on Saturday, March 3. It was a great success. Thanks to the generosity of those who attended we were able to raise a little over $2,600 for the programs at FCA. We also

thank all of the churches of Whitley County that encouraged their members to attend and published the announcement in their newsletters and bulletins. A special thanks to the news outlets of Whitley County who helped to make sure we all knew about the fry. Thanks to the following merchants who donated supplies: Big G’s Sports Café, Brevin’s Downtown Eatery in Churubusco, Dairy Queen of Columbia City, Les & Marcy Gaerte, McDonald’s of Churubusco, Pizza Hut of Columbia City and Teghtmeyers Ace Hardware.

President Trump forging an administration of one Last Friday, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly contacted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson traveling in one of those African “s—-hole” countries.

“You may BRIAN get a tweet,” HOWEY Kelly advised, according to the New York Times.

It took an additional four days, but President Trump fired his top diplomat via Twitter. A day later, we’re learning that national security adviser H.R. McMaster and Kelly himself will probably be the next to go.

President Trump is setting up an administration of one.

Perhaps two, when you consider that he can’t fire Vice President Mike Pence.

The turnover in the upper echelons of this White House is approaching 50%. Pence is the only original inner circle member left.

Just 14 months into this administration, the new reality is that it may come down to Pence, National Intelligence Director Dan

Coats and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis to keep this wild president, once described

by Tillerson as a “f——ing moron” within the rails. The true danger is when Coats and Mattis have had enough and split. Or are fired… via Twitter. The longer they stay, the more their sheer patriotism grows.

Americans and the world nervously watched on Tuesday as Tillerson, his voice quivering, thanked career diplomats for their “honesty and integrity” and Americans for “acts of kindness.” He singled out Mattis.

He ignored President Trump.

The picture emerging here is a President Trump unrestrained by burdensome staff.

He imposed tariffs in what was described as a raging and “unglued” moment following the resignation of his fifth communications director Hope Hicks. He decided to meet with the North Korean despot Kim Jong Un after seeing the South Korean delegation briefing Americans on cable news.

Mike Allen of Axios observed Wednesday, “President Trump’s firing-via-tweet of Tillerson, following his sudden imposition of tariffs, reflects the president’s

increasing comfort with solo use of his awesome power over policy, personnel and politics. It’s getting ever more difficult for aides to disagree with Trump, or stand up to him about the consequences of decisions great and small. We’re told Trump trusts his own instincts and counsel more than he did a year ago. So, it’s getting harder to talk him out of acting on whims and grievances. And with the departure announcements by aides who have had a moderating or restraining influence, he has ever fewer restraints and guardrails.”

The Washington Post reported: “On Tuesday, Trump fired Tillerson, who had forged a tight working relationship with Mattis to try to rein in some of Trump’s most impetuous decisions. ‘I made that decision by myself,’ Trump told reporters at the White House on Tuesday. Though he was talking about North Korea, it is a mantra that has never rung truer in his nearly 14 months as president.

Trump’s moves have shaken and alarmed a West Wing staff who fear the president has felt less restrained about acting on his whims amid the recent departures of several

longtime aides, including communications director Hope Hicks and staff secretary Rob Porter.”

And the New York Times: “Tillerson’s dismissal, on the heels of Gary D. Cohn’s resignation, pulls the Trump administration further out of the economic and foreign policy mainstream and closer to the nationalist ideas that animated Mr. Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.”

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat: “Trump will begin to usher out his more qualified personnel and replace them with, well, TV personalities — Cohn with Larry Kudlow, perhaps, or H. R. McMaster with John Bolton. But it also promises to further multiply the number of important vacancies within the government, since more true-to-Trump personnel choices would inevitably have some trouble with the confirmation process, which in turn will encourage Trump to take more counsel from the shadow Trumpland of his campaign, where his more misfit-toy advisers tend to congregate.”

Left in the shadows are characters like Stephen Miller, who said just several weeks after Trump took the

oath, “Our opponents, the media and the whole world will soon see as we begin to take further actions, that the powers of the president to protect our country are very substantial and will not be questioned.”

That is reckless rhetoric with those on an authoritarian bent. A year after Miller made that claim, Trump watched China President Xi abrogate his constitutional restraints on power, becoming president for life. To which Trump joked (perhaps), “I think it’s great. Maybe we’ll want to give that a shot someday.”

Shudder.

Trump’s decisions are now coming from the gut. This an M.C. Escher-like presidency, where issues morph in circular fashion here on Pi Day, and the words - often both unwise and unquestioned - splay out in dizzying fashion.

Our president can tell Members of Congress to forge a bipartisan deal on immigration, only to trash the compromise they attempted to forge. He can shame Members for their fear of the National Rifle Association, only to cave to the NRA the next day.

He can tell survivors of

school massacres that he will seek “comprehensive” gun reforms, only to end up advocating the arming of teachers and linking atrocities that only happen here with regularity to violent video games.

Past presidents had explained that they served with the help of a higher power and the masses.

Richard Nixon explained, “Without God’s help and your help, we will surely fail; but with God’s help and your help, we shall surely succeed.” Ronald Reagan intoned, “I ask you not simply to trust me,’ but to trust your values — our values — and to hold me responsible for living up to them.” And George W. Bush: “I know the presidency is an office that turns pride into prayer.”

It harkens back to President Trump’s July 2016 Republican National Convention address, when he told an adoring throng, “I am your voice. I alone can fix it.”

It is Trump’s emerging personal manifest destiny.

— Brian Howey is publisher of Howey Politics Indiana at www.howeypolitics.com. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @ hwypol.

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

INHelpWanted.com Spring Job Fairs announced throughout northeast Indiana Whitley Co. event is March 28 KPC News Service COLUMBIA CITY — INHelpWanted.com, a division of KPC Media Group Inc., is sponsoring a series of Spring Job Fairs throughout northeast Indiana to help connect employers with job seekers, including a job fair in Whitley County next week.

The Job Fairs will be in Fort Wayne, Columbia City, Angola and Kendallville.

Employers will be recruiting full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary workers from throughout northeast Indiana.

“Since launching INHelpWanted.com our goal has been to connect businesses with potential employees and vice versa,” said Randy Mitchell, chief executive officer and publisher for KPC Media Group Inc. “With unemployment figures so low, it is a challenge to find quality talent and we are able to make recruitment easier and certainly much more affordable as a one-stop shop for companies.

These job fairs are just another tool to help companies and job seekers find each other.”

Spring Job Fair

Schedule: Fort Wayne Friday, March 23, 10 AM - 3 PM Allen County Public Library Downtown 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne Columbia City Wednesday, March 28, 3 - 7 PM Peabody Public Library 1160 S.R. 205, Columbia City Angola Thursday, April 26, 3 - 7 PM Trine University Hershey Hall, Main Gym 1101 Thunder Drive, Angola

Kendallville Friday, May 4, 2 - 6 PM Kendallville Public Library 221 S. Park Ave., Kendallville Employers in search of quality candidates can reserve booths and also recruitment packages which include full-color print advertising, postings on top job boards and recruitment videos. There are a limited number of employer booth packages available.

For more information email INHelpwanted@ KPCMedia.com or call (877)791-7877.

INHelpWanted.com is a division of KPC Media Group Inc., which connects employers with job seekers using recruitment packages which include full-color print advertising, top job board listings including Indeed.com, Glass Door, ZipRecruiter, Beyond and Jobs2Careers, along with recruitment videos, job fairs and more.

KPC Media Group has been locally owned since its founding in 1911. KPC reaches the largest single audience of any media company in northeast Indiana.

It publishes a weekly business journal, three

daily newspapers, seven weekly newspapers, five community oriented monthly newspapers, along with phone books and real estate guides and shoppers. The company also has a jobs recruitment division which connects employers with job seekers, INHelpWanted. com, along with a marketing division, KPC Marketing Solutions, which features design, advertising, printing, direct mail, website design, email newsletters, social media strategy, video advertising, photography and promotional items.

YESTERDAY One year ago Jeremy Hart was selected as Smith-Green Community Schools’ newest board member.

Michelle’s Uptown 33 Bar and Grill was the winner of the Churubusco Main Street Association’s annual holiday decorative contest.

Churubusco’s New Era show choir placed seventh at the state contest at Plainfield High School.

Larry and Elaine Cearbaugh celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

Bob Allman was named the Republican of the Year at the Noble County GOP’s annual Lincoln Day dinner.

Churubusco High School football senior Nash Wood was selected to play in the Indiana North-South All-Star game. The 6-foot-2 linebacker was a two-time All-NECC player and planned to attend at Trine University in the fall. He was the seventh Churubusco football player since 1983 to earn the honor.

A ribbon-cutting was held for Little Caesars in Columbia City. The new pizza restaurant is located at 531 N. Line St. The Whitley County Economic Development Corp. celebrated its 25th year as an organization.

10 years ago Churubusco’s Destination Imagination team advanced to the state competition. Out of five teams that competed at the regionals, three placed second and two placed first.

Parkview Whitley Hospital was offering free colorectal cancer screening kits.

Colorectal cancer was the second leading cause of death in 2008.

Advanced Master Gardeners Dick and Pam Koch offered a free landscape design course at the 4-H Center.

Tim and Amanda VanHouten announced the birth of their daughter,

Ashlyn.

Steve and Kathy Lawson announced the birth of their son, Steven.

Robe and Jodie Coil announced the birth of their daughter, Kelsee.

Zane Sade, a sophomore member of the Churubusco High School New Era Show Choir, on Grand Champion in the solo competition at Shelbyville High School. Sade sang, “If I Were a Rich Man” from “Fiddler on the Roof.”

15 years ago There were six full-time employee positions eliminated by Smith-Green Community Schools. Three employees were laid off, and three retirees were not replaced. One of the positions was eliminated because of lower enrollment at the elementary school. The other five were eliminated due to budget shortfall, according to Superintendent David Martin.

Whitley County spring tax payments were still “ify,” as reassessment was delayed.

Many people asked when they would receive their 2002 tax statements. According to Whitley County Treasurer Joan Eberhart, county officials did not know when the statement would be mailed.

Sheriff Michael Schrader invited residents to join him in helping fight crime by becoming members of the Indiana Sheriff’s Association. All members received a membership card, two start decals and a year’s subscription to their quarterly publication, The Indiana Sheriff.

Churubusco’s Tiger Scouts traveled to News Channel 21 Alive to get an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes. Scouts included Cullen Fisher, Caleb Bonar, Jonathon Willyard, Tristyn Martz, Cliff Crabill, Lanson Pearson and Jesse Flick.

The Den Leader was Dave Pearson.

25 years ago Whitley County EMS-Medic 21 was selling

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A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new Passages Inc. Workshop, which would be built in Columbia City. Pictured from left are Frank Ryan, Indiana Department of Commerce; Jim Argerbright, president of Region III-A and president of the Whitley County Board of Commissioners; Kay Fleck, Passages Inc. director; Tim Krider, one of Passages’ first flines; Jack Moore, Passages board chairman; Carol Krider, a Passages employee and the mother of a client; Molly Rupert, one of Passages’ first clients; and behind is Columbia City Mayor Jim Teghtmeyer.

bicycle safety helmets for $15 each. They came in several colors and were on display at Bonar’s Insurance Agency at 203 N. Main St. Freda Gilbert and Pat Peters were in charge of the Special Olympics in Churubusco, and had a total of 14 contestants participating in the games.

An Easter musical was planned at Merriam Chapel.

Amber Lawrence Bohnstedt, age 10, was chosen as a State Finalist in the Miss Indiana American Pre-Teen Pageant, which would be held in July in Indianapolis. Bohnstedt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brian (Julie) Bohnstedt and Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Marianne) Lawrence.

In an effort to expand the recycling service, Whitley County Materials Recovery Facility, 701 S. Line St., Columbia City, started accepting green and blue glass.

50 years ago A fire at Blue Lake caused serious damage to a garage

and home near Horseshoe Bend. Damage was estimated at $4,000.

A new mail and book drop was added to the rear of the Churubusco Public Library.

Patrons could drop returned books in the slot. Overdue and renal fines were four cents per day, per book, said Librarian Nettie Gerard.

A plaque recognizing 15

years of service of a Western Auto Associate Store was awarded to Ben McDaniel, operator of Ben’s Western Auto in Churubusco.

Smith-Green Community Schools was not among Indiana school systems facing immediate financial crisis. The maximum tax rate permitted for Smith-Green was $4.95 and the rate in 1968 was $4.23.

The Whitley County Sharethe-Fun Festival was planned for late March in the 4-H Community Center, reported John Keller, Whitley County agent. Talent acts would consist of skits, singing, instrumental music, dancing, choral speaking, readings, acrobatic feats and more.

Walter Mowrey announced his candidacy for Whitley County commissioner from the first district, including the townships of Smith, Union and Jefferson. Mowrey was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Township and had served on the Whitley County Council.

Barnhart’s Pharmacy offered a 20-ounce size of Listerine for $1.07, Gillette blades for 79 cents and Geritol tablets for $2.

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

Judge offers CC man a chance to formulate a plan for recovery

By Bridgett Hernandez bhernandez@kpcmedia.com

Whitley County Circuit Court Judge Matthew Rentschler gave a Columbia City man the opportunity to decide some of the terms of his own sentence during court proceedings March 12.

Justin Hammond, 28, of Columbia City, appeared for sentencing after previously pleading guilty to possession of a narcotic drug, a level-six felony, pursuant to a plea agreement.

Appearing with Hammond was public defense attorney Anthony Churchward.

“I don’t say this very often, but I think Mr. Hammond is very happy to be sitting in front of you today,” he said, referring to an incident last spring.

According to court documents, Whitley County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Smith found Hammond unresponsive on the bathroom floor surrounded by “multiple plastic bags, hypodermic needles, spoons and hollow tubes.” Smith administered

Naloxone and Hammond’s vitals were normalized, according to the report.

Rentschler said that sentencing in cases like Hammond’s is frustrating because Hammond had been ordered to complete drug rehabilitation programs in the past with little success.

He sentenced Hammond to 2.5 years of incarceration, the maximum sentence in accordance with the plea agreement.

However, he said he would consider modifying the sentence if Hammond could bring him a detailed plan for his recovery.

“If I’m convinced that that’s the right plan for you, and that you are engaged in the plan, I may modify that sentence and let you out a little earlier than you otherwise would be so that you can begin that plan,” he said.

In other Whitley County Circuit Court news: Israel Orellana, 22, of South Whitley, pleaded guilty to sexual misconduct with a minor, a level-four felony, pursuant

to a plea agreement.

According to court documents, Orellana allegedly had sexual intercourse with a minor between the age of 14-16 between June and September 2017.

According to the terms of the plea agreement, he could face a six-year sentence. Orellana will appear in court again April 9 for formal sentencing.

Joshua White, 30, of Churubusco, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a syringe and possession of methamphetamine pursuant to a plea agreement. He will appear in court again for formal

Jordan Grubbs, 20, of Warsaw, appeared for an initial hearing on a new charge of bribery, a level-five felony. He was already facing several felony charges including disarming a law enforcement officer and resisting law enforcement.

According to court documents, Grubbs, while incarcerated at the Whitley County Jail, allegedly asked a confinement officer if he “wanted to make some extra money on the side.”

Last September, Grubbs allegedly led law enforcement officers on a high-speed chase through Columbia City before abandoning the vehicle and leaving the scene on foot. According to court documents, when Columbia City Police Officer Alan Meeks approached Grubbs, a foot pursuit ensued.

According to court documents, Meeks tackled Grubbs, and, in the process, Meeks’ arm was injured to the point that

On Feb. 5, she appeared in court for a hearing on the case.

Hours later, the car that she was riding in was pulled over for allegedly speeding more than 100 miles per house on U.S.

30 by state trooper Joel Lemmon, according to court documents.

In his report, Lemmon said he took the driver,

Aung Oo, 21, of Fort Wayne, pleaded guilty to dealing in cocaine, a level-three felony, pursuant to a plea agreement. If convicted, he could receive a 10-year sentence.

During the hearing, Judge Rentschler said that as a noncitizen, Oo’s guilty plea may affect his immigration status and lead to his deportation. Oo will appear in court again April 23 for formal sentencing.

sentencing when April 9.

he lost all use of his arm.

Three road construction officers witnessed the incident and came over to assist Meeks until help arrived.

Judge Rentschler notified Grubbs that the state of Indiana has filed notice of intent to seek habitual offender status.

Because Grubbs has two prior felony convictions, he could face enhanced sentencing for the charges he now faces.

Grubbs will appear in court again April 9.

Bruce Wilson, 43, of Auburn, appeared for an initial hearing. He faces charges of burglary, a level-four felony, and theft, a level-six felony.

According to court documents, Wilson allegedly burglarized a home in Columbia City while the residents were on vacation and stole four handguns, jewelry and other items in December 2016.

The court appointed Wilson a public defense attorney and he will appear in court again April 9.

Gerald Tyrrell, 53, of Columbia City, appeared for an initial hearing. He faces five drug-related charges including dealing in a schedule 1 controlled substance, a level-two felony; dealing in marijuana, a level-five felony; maintaining a common nuisance, a level-six felony; and possession of paraphernalia. Tyrrell will appear in court again April 9.

Jordan Langston, 20, of Warren, appeared for a pre-trial conference. He faces charges of aggravated battery, a level-three felony, and leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury, a level-six felony. Judge Rentschler set the matter for a jury trial to begin May 30.

Kenneth Norton, 61, of Fort Wayne, had his pre-trial conference moved to April 9.

Brock Bunyan, age 20, of Columbia City, was granted early release from home detention.

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Leon Pointer Jr., into custody and asked another officer to transport Johns-Bates to the Whitley County Jail so

that she could wait there to bond out Mr. Pointer.

After a search of the car revealed what looked like heroin, Lemmon advised the jail to hold Johns-Bates for questioning.

While in the general booking area, JohnsBates allegedly “opened a bag of some unknown substance during a search in the property room and that some jailers were exposed to the powder that sprayed all over them and all over the room,” according to court documents.

Due to the product being an unknown substance, the release prompted a response by local emergency responders and partners, according to a Whitley County Sheriff’s Department statement.

The incident required 24 inmates and sheriff’s department staff to go through the decontamination procedure and/or be treated at the hospital.

According to Lemmon’s report, JohnBates allegedly told Lemmon that the powder was heroin cut with a sleeping agent and that she was trying to eat some of it before going to jail.

Officials said there was no public safety risk and there were no major medical issues associated with the contamination, other than rashes and eye irritation.

Johns-Bates will appear in court again April 23.

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

WHITLEY COUNTY JAIL BOOKINGS KPC News Service The following people were booked into the Whitley County Jail: • Joseph Todd, 54, of Syracuse, was arrested March 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.

• Corey Greene, 36, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.

• Ronald Drudge, 45, of Columbia City, was arrested March 6 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with cruelty to animals.

• Derris Cross, 37, of Chicago, was arrested March 7 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with operating while never licensed.

• Jason McCoy, 44, of Lowell, was arrested March 7 by the Whitley County Sher-

iff’s Department, charged with identity deception.

• Brian Neher, 44, of Claypool was arrested March 7 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.

• Eliezer Concepcion, 37, of Lake Station, was arrested March 7 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana and visiting a common nuisance.

• Robert Szala, 26, of South Haven, was arrested March 7 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana, OWI controlled substance and visiting a common nuisance.

• Marcus Acree, 28, of Chicago, was arrested March 7 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Angelo Sewell, 24, of

Chicago, was arrested March 7 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Potris Guest, 22, of Riverdale, Ill., was arrested March 7 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI controlled substance.

• Matthew Blair, 33, of Garrett, was arrested March 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with driving while suspended prior.

• Bruce Wilson, 43, of Auburn, was arrested March 8 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with burglary and theft.

• Ray Keller, 18, of Columbia City, was arrested March 9 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with conversion.

• Thaddeus Tharp, 36, of Warsaw, was arrested March 9 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of

methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and driving while suspended prior.

• John Roberts, 65, of Columbia City, was arrested March 10 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Jared Taylor, 23, of Warsaw, was arrested March 10 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana, OWI controlled substance, OWI per se, possession of paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance.

• Jeffery Jones, 33, of South Bend, was arrested March 10 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Catherine Anderson, 38, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment, charged with failure to comply.

• Adam McClure, 20, of South Whitley, was arrested March 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with minor in possession of alcohol, possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana.

• Jimiola Aldridge, 26, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 11 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

• Gustavo Garza-Valadez, 30, of Hicksville, Ohio, was arrested March 11 by the Indiana State Police, charged with operating while never licensed.

• James Crouse, 57, of South Whitley, was arrested March 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, OWI per se and possession of marijuana.

• Krista Carden, 27, of Alsip, Ill., was arrested March 11 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Marcia Wilson, 21, of Chicago, was arrested March 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with reckless driving.

• Joseph Scutchfield, 47, of Silver Lake, was arrested March 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of suspended sentence.

• Andrew Himes, 43, of Fayetteville, Ga., was arrested March 12 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI and OWI per se.

• Stephanie Parker, 33, of Fort Wayne, was arrested March 12 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

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Eagle golfers ready to hit the links

By Nicole Minier

CC boys named All-NE8

2018 Schedule

2018 Roster

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

Nick Decker 12 Logan Campbell 9 COLUMBIA April 10 Whitko H 4:30 p.m.

Lawson Hahn 12 Managers: April 12 Norwell H 5 p.m.

CITY — Columbia Kellie Frei 12 April 14 Carrol Inv. A 11 a.m.

City’s boys golf team Spencer McCammon 12 Cameron Hall 11 Leah Bechtold 11 April 17 Huntington A 4:30 p.m. is poised for success Zach Harker 11 Lindsey Hoskins 11 April 19 Canterbury H 5 p.m. this season, returning Nick Hull 11 Coach: Andrew April 21 Concordia Inv. A 9 a.m. nearly all of its players Evan Hochstetler 11 Thompson April 24 Bellmont A 5 p.m. from last year’s 11-3 Telly Varga 11 Assistant coach: Chris April 26 Carroll A 4 p.m. season.

Michael Johnson 10 Bechtold April 28 Wawasee Inv. A 8 a.m.

Seniors Spencer Wyatt Krider 10 Volunteer assistant May 1 Leo A 5 p.m.

McCammon and Nick Cameron Smith 10 coach: Matt Kumfer May 3 Homestead H 5 p.m.

Decker are the squad’s Tyler Barnhart 9 May 5 Warsaw JV A 7:30 a.m. leading returners.

May 8 East Noble H 5 p.m.

Decker, the Eagles have other earned several McCammon had a 39.6 May 10 New Haven A 5 p.m. golfers with varsity expericonference titles average last year, and Decker May 12 Leo Inv. A 8 a.m. ence, such as senior Lawson of its own.

May 15 DeKalb H 5 p.m. had a 40.6 average.

Hahn. Those three golfers “The middle May 19 NE8 TBD TBD Last season, McCammon have participated in the state school program May 24 Wawasee H 5 p.m. advanced to regionals as an finals at least once in their has been a great May 29 Central Noble A 5 p.m. individual, and Decker fell high school careers, and are feeder to the short from advancing after a looking for one more trip high school,” tiebreaker. before the end of their time as Thompson said. “From the Overall, the squad fell three Eagle golfers. junior high to our senior strokes short of earning a trip “I expect those three class, our program has some to the regionals, something seniors to lead the parade,” good golfers.” the Eagles’ had been used to Thompson said. for the previous three years, Other golfers showing Support from the home as the program won three potential include Zach course sectional titles in a row and Harker, Cameron Hall and The Eagles have been advanced to the state finals Evan Hochstetler. Wyatt fortunate to have support twice.

Krider returns as a sophofrom its home golf course, In the past four years, more and competed in the Eagle Glen Golf Course.

Columbia City golf has an sectionals as a freshman last Being a host to school overall record of 47-8 in season. A pair of incoming golf teams is not always a dual play, and head coach NICOLE MINIER freshmen could see varsity convenient sacrifice, as the Andrew Thompson expects Eagle senior Spencer matches as well: Logan privately owned courses give this year’s team to continue McCammon advanced Campbell and Tyler Barnup time and money during to be a consistent competto the regional match hart. The squad has another school matches. itor. The Eagles’ were 7-0 in last season as an newcomer from Oak Hill “They are fantastic for us, conference duels in 2017, but individual. McCammon High School in Cameron letting us use their facility,” finished third in the Northeast averaged 39.6 last Smith, a sophomore who is Thompson said. season and is expected 8 match. also showing potential.

Not all sports are played to lead the team this Similarly, the squad didn’t As of press time, the on the high school campus. year. perform to its potential at last Eagles had not been on the For instance, softball plays at year’s sectional. Thompson course to practice at all yet, Morsches Park, and tennis at can play nine holes of golf at expects the now more-expedue to weather conditions.

DeVol Field — both governno cost, and the course offers rienced Eagles will have a Thirteen linksters came out ment owned properties. Golf, junior memberships at a lower strong season. for the team, and it is not yet however, is a different animal. rate. Eagle golfers show their “We have a good chance to clear who will compete at the “We’re taking up the appreciation by helping out compete and get that sectional varsity level in the opening time they could be making around the course, picking up title back,” Thompson said. matches. money,” Thompson said. limbs.

“I’m looking for this group of “A couple guys could be “They are very supportive “I want to encourage players to be more confident looking to make a move (to of us.” the players that we have to in themselves this season.” varsity), but they have to On the walls of the pro take care of the course too,” This season, the Eagles work at it,” Thompson said. shop, Eagle Glen has photos Thompson said. host several competitive “We’re not overly deep, of boys and girls golf teams Thompson appreciates teams, including Homestead but we have a good pool of that have spent hours pracEagle Glen’s pro, Mike and Canterbury. They also players.” ticing on the course.

Johnson, whose willing to have tough road matches, and The high school squad has “They’re proud to host offer advice to the team. are slated to travel to Leo and had a steady flow of talented our young golfers, and that’s “He’s always willing to Bellmont this year. golfers move up from the great,” Thompson said. help us out — he knows more Besides McCammon and middle school, which has During the season, golfers than I do,” Thompson said.

NICOLE MINIER

Columbia City senior Garrett Roehling was named Honorable Mention All-NE8. The senior’s basketball career ended with the Eagles’ loss to Homestead in sectional play at Huntington North earlier this month.

NICOLE MINIER

Columbia City’s Mitchell Wilson was named All-Northeast 8 Conference. Wilson led the Eagles in scoring this season as a sophomore.

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The best is yet to come

By Nicole Minier

offense and defense, Nicolet sophomores who had a lot of The team has no seniors, team has many more talented 2018 says. playing time last year, can fischedule ll and all three of the Lady youngsters coming in.

The Lady Eagles’ biggest Eagles’ pitchers are freshmen “WeDH believe are in the March 21 Whitko H 5:30 p.m. in the remaining Aprilpositions, 20 Columbia City H 5 p.m.

May 5 Northrop H 10we a.m. strength led H 5:30 p.m. the defense will solid.” sophomores. startingPark stagesAof5:30 having March is 28defense, New Haven Aprilbe21 Woodlan DHand A 10 a.m.

May 7 Lakewood p.m.a byApril Ersin, Baughman and Those sophomores include “Is it a rebuilding year? very good softball program 10 Fairfield A 5 p.m.

April 23 Central Noble A 5 p.m.

May 8 Prairie Heights H 5:30 p.m.

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Concordia A 5 p.m.

April 27the NECC TBA experience, and May 14 Heritage H 5:30 ofApril the fi13 eld,” Nicolet said.

On the other side, LadyTny TBA had game Nicolet’s onlyp.m. goal is for April 14and Eastside A 11 a.m. Eagles will be May 1 Fremont H 5:30 Erwin Baughman working on A 5:30 thep.m. four freshmen haveMay all 15 Angola the team to getp.m. better each April six 17 double Lakeland H last 5:30 p.m. offensive consistency.

May 2 Adams Centralplayed A 5 p.m.

May 17 Central H 5:30 p.m. tallied plays plenty of softball, gameNoble and enter the tournaApril 19 West Noble H 5:30 p.m.

May 3 Hamilton H 5:30 p.m.

May 19 Jimtown A 10 a.m. season, and Nondorf caught “We need to put the ball in including on travel teams,” ment as a “very good softabll

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CHURUBUSCO — The team that on Churubusco’s first ever Northeast Corner Conference Softball Championship is coming back for more.

The Lady Eagles return several key players to this year’s roster, including junior Abigail Erwin, who earned all-state and all-conference honors last season. Also returning are junior three-year starters Breanna Baughman at second base and centerfielder Brooke Nondorf.

Starting sophomore catcher Madison Simmons is back this season, as is starting sophomore outfielder Kurstin Clark.

“All of these returning starters from last year have improved both offenseively and defensively during the off season,” said head coach Phil Nicolet.

It’s not to say the squad isn’t suffering from some loss. All-state and Indiana All-Star third baseman Mallory Pearson graduated last year, along with starting pitcher Carlee Koldyke, first

No seniors on talented Lady Eagle softball team

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2018 roster

Junior Abi Erwin was All-State and All-Northeast Corner Conference last season.

baseman Paige Stauffer, and lead-off hitter and left fielder Calla Boruff.

Four “very talented” freshmen look to take their places, including pitcher Kara Williams.

“She will carry the load on the mound and will have to pitch well for the team to be successful,” Nicolet said.

Freshman Mariah Hosted will start at third base and will be one of the first players at-bat in the lineup. Freshmen Katy Krider will start at either first base or outfield, and Amanda Erwin is expected to be utilized frequently on both

Juniors: Abi Erwin, Breanna Baughman, Brooke Nondorf, Jamie Zeigler, Hayley Morgan

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Madison Simmons is a sophomore starter for Churubusco’s softball team.

38 balls in centerfield without an error.

“Catcher Madison Simmons as a cannon for an arm and is able to hold people from stealing any bases,” Nicolet said. “If our talented freshmen, along with

play more,” Nicolet said.

The team will especially work on improving bunting and moving runners into scoring position, as well as cutting back on strikeouts, especially when there are runners on-base.

Kurstin Clark is a starting sophomore outfielder for the Lady Eagles.

Nicolet said. “If we can avoid being inconsistent and work on improving throughout the season, we could be a formidable challenge when the tournament begins.”

And as for next year? The

Sophomores: Melanie Geiger, Darian Manth, Deja Monroe, Payton Crooks, Madison Simmons, Kurstin Clark and Bri Brice Freshmen: Mariah Hosted, Amanda Erwin, Katy Krider and Kara Williams

team that can beat anyone in the sectional.”

The season starts tonight (Wednesday) with a county-rivalry game with Whitko, weather permitting.

Travel ball can have unintended consequences

By Travis Stahl for IN|Whitley County

WHITLEY COUNTY — Summer used to be about family vacations, playing little league and time off from school.

For some families, those three things get rolled into one venture, travel baseball and softball. Travel leagues are taking younger players, playing more games and traveling further distances for those games then ever before and the popularity continues to grow.

As much enjoyment as playing baseball and softball brings to kids, there are definite benefits and pitfalls to playing so much of the sport.

Kids who play travel baseball or softball could play in 100 games a year. That’s not including practices with the team and at home. For some parents and players, the mindset is “the more experience the player has the more likely they will be able to shine” at the high school or college level.

But the gap between kids who play travel ball and those who don’t might not be as noticeable as some think.

“Travel ball players are fundamentally sound,” said Churubusco head baseball coach Jordan Turner. “But I don’t think there is that big of a gap.”

As an assistant last year at another school, Turner coached an entire team of freshmen who all played travel ball together. Turner said they were good ball players, but playing baseball was all they did year-round. That’s not a good fit for a small school like

Churubusco.

“We encourage playing travel ball in the summer,” said Turner. “But here at ’Busco, we want our kids to be multisport athletes. We don’t want it to interfere with another sport.”

Some travel league teams have great facilities, coaches and equipment for players to use. That has been a blessing for travel baseball players at Columbia City, where finding space to use has been a challenge for high school players.

“I have especially seen benefits for us at Columbia City. It gives kids an opportunity in the winter to get some work in,” said first-year Eagles’ head baseball coach Rob Bell.

What Bell does worry about is if the game loses meaning to players. Travel baseball or softball players are playing three or four games every weekend, and the competition of the sport can lose its importance over time.

“It’s difficult for kids today,” said Bell. “They play a game and lose and turn around and play another game in a half hour.”

Whitko head softball coach Michelle Garr agreed that the gap in talent between travel ball players and those who don’t travel isn’t that much.

But Garr said players who want to be noticed by college scouts need to be on a travel team.

“No college coach is going to come to a local high school game (unless it is a local college) and watch someone when they can go to a tournament and watch a lot of girls in a weekend,” said Garr. “They ask for your travel ball stats because it is closer to college

ball.”

As a former travel ball player, the parent of travel ball players and the coach of softball players who play travel ball, Garr did add there are tremendous benefits to playing travel ball. She said travel players get to face the top competition in the area, travel to new places, and make great memories with teammates.

All of that helps the game stay fun for kids who play baseball or softball year-round.

There are some unintended consequences of so many kids playing in travel leagues.

Parents who want their kids to play in travel ball will often times not have them also play in their local little league programs.

Other times kids play so much ball throughout the year their body has no time to rest. Injuries occur more frequently and are sometimes more significant. Perhaps most importantly — kids who start playing travel ball early will sometimes get burnt out when they reach the high school level.

“It’s not fun anymore and that is the saddest part for me,” said Garr of players who lose their passion for the game.

“You can work hard but it should be fun as well. Coaches and parents should never forget that.”

Like most things, travel baseball and softball can be beneficial to young players when used correctly. It can prepare them with sound fundamentals that can be used at the high school and college level. But when overdone, travel players can get burnt out quickly and never regain their

passion for the game. As long as the game remains fun and

played in moderation, travel baseball and softball give kids

another avenue to enjoy their favorite sports.

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imagining their futures.

Day is to find an adult There are other paths to mentor. success besides the tradi“So that could be a tional routes of going parent, a neighbor, it to college, joining the could be some kind of military or working for coach who is interested in someone else, connecting she said. with the “You don’t How to participate students and have to have in Lemonade Day helping them a degree per understand 1. Find an adult se to be a entreprementor like a parent, successful neurialism,� entrepreneur. teacher, club counselor Reffitt said.

You just have or troop leader.

The next to have a step is to 2. Register online good work register at lemonadeday.org/ ethic and online and northeast-indiana. dedication,� pick up Print your confirmashe said. materials tion and bring with The curric- you to kit pick-up at at Whitley the Whitley County ulum for County Chamber of Commerce, Lemonade Chamber of Peabody Public Library, Day is Commerce, Churubusco Public written to Peabody Library or the South target youth Public Whitley Public Library. in grades Library, 3-5, but the Churubusco 3. Do the work. material can Public Lemonade Day kits be adapted Library or include step-by-step for older instructions and activities the South and younger Whitley for running your own business. audiences, Public said program Library.

4. Set-up and sell 10 manager Each child a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19 Stacey that registers in downtown Columbia Dumbacher. receives a City.

Young people free back5. Report results and are also pack with an have the chance to welcome to entrepreneur work together win prizes and to be workbook in teams, she selected as the “Young or access to Entrepreneur of the Year.� an online said.

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Stacey Dumbacher and Jenny Reffitt distribute materials on Lemonade Day at the Peabody Public Library March 15.

own lemonade stand.

Then participants decide what they’re going to offer at their lemonade stand. The sky’s the limit for how creative kids can be with this, Dumbacher said. They might decide they want to sell popcorn or brownies or different flavors of lemonade, she said. They also decide how they want to design their lemonade stand.

There will be a lemonade stand workshop to share ideas on how to create a creative stand 2-3 p.m. April 14 at the Peabody Public Library.

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participants will set up their lemonade stands 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 19 around downtown Columbia City. Participants have the chance to win prizes and to be selected as the “Young Entrepreneur of the Year.�

After the event, participants report sales. After covering their expenses and paying back their investors, they can keep what they earn. The program encourages them to spend some of their profits as a reward for their hard work, to save some of it for a rainy day or re-invest in their busi-

ness, and to share some of their profits with a cause of their choice.

Adults in the community can support this program by buying glasses of lemonade and getting to know the young entrepreneurs at the event May 19. Before the event, community members are encouraged to mentor youth, serve as a guest speaker in schools, donate sponsor stands in front of their business, and participate in volunteer activities.

For more information, contact Dumbacher at Stacey.dumbacher@ja.org or (260) 415-3422.

his days at Camp Whitley, he sent his grandchildren there to gain the same experience.

In the early 1990s, a couple old classmates visited Gruver and they all met for lunch. Each year, the event grew and grew, eventually drawing as many as 80 attendees. “You would be surprised by how many people from our little high school in Columbia City actually have left the area or have moved to Florida or are in Florida,� he said.

He later learned that Whitley County natives have organized get-togethers in Florida since at least the 1980s.

Whitley County isn’t the only community in northeast Indiana that reunites in the sunshine state; Steuben County natives hold their own luncheon at the very same restaurant.

For more information about the Columbia City High School Alumni Association, including alumni news, events and contact information, visit www.cchsaa.org. The site provides a forum for staying in touch with classmates and friends of CCHS. There are currently 18,345 alumni from 1881 to present day in the database.

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Creative Liquid Coatings is a TS 16949 certified manufacturer with processes in Injection Molding and Robotic Painting of interior & exterior automotive components. We have three facilities in Kendallville with a total of over 500,000 square feet and approximately 500 employees.

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WHO WE ARE With 31 facilities in 14 countries, we are one of the 100 largest automotive suppliers in the world in terms of sales volume. Well-positioned as the partner of choice for our customers, we develop and produce blow-molded fuel systems, selective catalytic reduction systems, clear vision systems, engine camshafts and plastic industrial packaging solutions.

From the first blow-mold machine in 1949 to our latest full plastic hybrid tank, we have maintained a “first to market” trend with regards to our products and innovation.

With more than 6,000 employees across four continents, working successfully means working together - within departments, cross-functional teams, with our customers and suppliers. It means staying current on the market conditions and looking for opportunities and driving innovation that meets the needs of our customers.

From Many Comes One: We are a multitude of cultures, perspectives, backgrounds and skill sets focused on creating common, global processes and offering high quality, cost effective products and services to meet the demands of our customers worldwide.

To apply to one of our open positions, please visit Textronjobs.com and filter for Kautex in Indiana.

Qualifications for each opening are listed on our careers website and vary between each position.

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

Community Calendar tation will include information about cyber bullying, sexting, dangers of technology and social media. The Indiana State Police’s cyber crimes unit specialist Cathie Bledsoe will deliver the presentation. Whitley County Consolidated School families and agencies are welcome to attend.

• The Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center will host a women’s lunch series “What can WEOC do for you?” at noon at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce, 128 W. Van Buren St. The center offers women entrepreneurs business growth coaching, training and entrepreneurial education, connectivity and access to capital. The lunch is free, but space is limited, so RSVP to the Chamber at (260) 248-8131 or office@whitleychamber. com.

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• Churubusco Rotary will hold its annual community and scholarship auction in the cafeteria at Churubusco High School. The dinner buffet will start at 5:45 p.m. (a free-will donation will be accepted) and the auction begins at 6:30 p.m.

March 22

• Kindergarten round-up will be held for Whitley County Consolidated Schools. Round-ups will be held at each elementary building. Morning and evening sessions are available. Each session is about 90 minutes. Any child who will be 5 years old before Aug. 1 is eligible to enroll for the 2018/2019 school year. Families should bring their child, the child’s original birth certificate and updated immunization records to round-up.

Parents should call the appropriate office to register. For Coesse, call (260) 244-3351; for Little Turtle, call (260) 244-3343; for Mary Raber, call (260) 244-5857; and for Northern Heights, call (260) 691-2371.

March 24

• The Whitley County Historical Society’s annual banquet dinner is 11 a.m. at the Whitley County Agricultural Museum, 680 W. Squawbuck Road in Columbia City. Come early to enjoy the museum and the silent auction fundraiser, featuring artwork of local historical buildings and places, along with animals and scenes painted by Jeanette Brown. The silent auction begins at 11 a.m. Enthusiastic historian Clay Geiger will be the guest speaker. His topic is titled, “Etna, Town of Dreams.”

The dinner will be catered by Jill Daniel for $20 per person. All are welcome. Call the museum at 244-6372 for reservations.

March 27

• Turtle Town AA & Al-Anon will hold its 35th anniversary carry in and speaker meeting at Churubusco United Methodist Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Speakers Don and Sue G. start at 7:30 p.m. A meat dish and drinks will be provided. Please bring a covered dish and your own dinnerware.

• A Royal Tea will be hosted at South Whitley Community Public Library at 6:30 p.m. The event is inspired by popular television shows “Victoria” and “The Crown.” At the tea, guests will enjoy a variety of teas, along with scones topped with orange marmalade or lemon curd jams, and a trifle. Guests will also play a trivia game related to Queen Elizabeth, a bingo game relating to Queen Victoria, and other parlor games. Register for the free program by visiting the library or calling 723-5321.

March 28

• Indian Springs Middle School will host “Parent University” 6:30-8 p.m. The presen-

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with items donated by the community. The Chamber will use funds raised for upcoming festivals, local parks and other town expenses.

Tickets are available in advance for $30 each or $35 at the door. Email visitpierceton@yahoo. com or call (574)367-5069.

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• The Whitley County Republican Forum will meet at 7 p.m. at the Whitley County Agricultural Museum and 4-H Learning Center, 680 W. Squawbuck Road in Columbia City. Voters will have a chance to meet candidates. This event is sponsored by the Whitley County Republicans and the Whitley County Republican Women’s Club.

April 5

• Peabody Public Library’s one-day book sale is 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Proceeds will support the library.

April 11

• Churubusco United Methodist Church will present a seminar called “Aging in Place” 1:30-3 p.m. The seminar will give advice on how to make various modifications to homes so that residents can stay in them as long as possible.

April 14

• JFK and the Beatles at the South Whitley Community Public Library begins at 1 p.m. with a presentation by world-renowned Beatle scholar Aaron Krerowicz. The program is entitled “From the Shadows of JFK: The Rise of Beatlemania in America.”

April 25

• Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host a “Thanks a Bunch Lunch” for Administrative Professional Day at Eagle Glen Event Center. This event gives employers an opportunity to honor their administrative assistants, personal assistants, volunteers and others with lunch, door prizes and more. Tickets for this annual event are just $20 per person. To make reservations, contact the Chamber at (260) 248-8131 or office@whitleychamber.com. Deadline to RSVP is noon April 20.

April 28

• Wine and Jazz will be held at the Old Train Depot in Pierceton, 6:30-9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Pierceton Chamber of Commerce, and will include a silent auction

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• Churubusco United Methodist Church will honor all police, sheriff, firefighters, EMTs, first responders and other public service officers in worship at the “Blessing of the Badges” services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Personnel are encouraged to attend and wear their uniform or bring their badge to worship.

• Churubusco United Methodist Church will offer an estate planning workshop and a free lunch 11:40 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop will cover developing a plan, what tools are available and how unexpected events might impact estate planning.

May 7

• Churubusco United Methodist Church will offer a seminar on personal finance 6:30-8 p.m. At “Personal Finance 101,” certified financial planner Brian Osner will review budgeting, insurance and financial jargon. All ages are welcome, but the program is geared toward younger parishioners.

Ongoing

• The Churubusco Lions Club meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Papa’s Place at 6:30 p.m.

• AA and Al-Anon meetings Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. at the Churubusco United Methodist Church.

• A support group for families of children with special needs meets 3-5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Choices & Changes, 360 N. Oak St., Churubusco. The meeting March 17 will focus on community supports.

The topic for April 20 is grieving and growing.

For more information, contact Chris Garau at (260) 255-0708 or Christy Garau at (260) 255-0707.

• C3 Youth Group meets with youth pastor Brad Millikan 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday at Christ Community Church, 316 N. Main St. in Churubusco. Students grade 6-12 are welcome to join.

• Churubusco Elementary School is registering all-day kindergarten students. Call (260) 693-2188 to schedule a registration time May 24 or 25 and a registration packet will be mailed to you. Students must be 5 years old by Aug. 1.

The school is also accepting transfer students.

• Churubusco United Methodist Nursery School is accepting registration for the 20182019 school year. Children should be 3, 4 or 5

by Aug. 1. Enrollment is $50 and monthly fees will be $80 for the three-day program (Monday, Wednesday and Friday). Morning sessions are 9-11:30 a.m. Afternoon sessions are 12:30-3 p.m. For more information, call the office at (260) 693-2154.

Sorority celebrates accomplishments Contributed COLUMBIA CITY — The Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Eta Fine Arts Sorority continued to celebrate in March the theme “Let’s Celebrate Us: Our Accomplishments.”

Kris Richey encouraged members to come to the meeting prepared to share personal accomplishments they were most proud of, which were not family centered. To help everyone “toot her own horn,” she distributed party blow horns for the occasion.

Members proudly shared and congratulated each other on a variety of accom-

plishments from very young age to current activities.

Several fondly remembered high school recognition: being selected to attend Hoosier Girls’ State, auditioning for and being accepted in the all-state band, receiving a standing ovation for a performance of “The Sound of Music.”

College accomplishments included being able to pay her own way through college without parental help, being chosen to sing in a prestigious choral group at Purdue, and soloing in a production of “Godspell.” One presented her master’s thesis in bound

form.

Several talked about career accomplishments and returning to school after previous careers.

These included earning a certificate in floral design, learning medical transcription, and becoming an ordained pastor. One was proud of her current work as a Stephen minister and worship assistant.

Passionate hobbies included archaeology, genealogy, square-dancing and quilting. One member shared how music had always been central to her life, beginning with church choir and band, and another

how working in a floral shop had led to a love of flowers. Overcoming the fear of blood and shyness were also proud accomplishments.

Sandy Whiteleather led chorus practice. The chorus will be performing April 2 for a women’s gathering at St. Matthews United Methodist Church. Myra Schmidt accompanied. President Janelle Smith conducted the business meeting, and preparations were made for inspection in April.

Hostess Kim Converse presented a “green” table with shamrock designs in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.

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Geneva Crosby displays one the quilts she made during a time of sharing at a recent meeting of the Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Eta Fine Arts Sorority.

Many green vegetables on the veggie tray, pistachios and a fruit salad of pears, kiwi, green grapes and green apples added

to the green theme, as did cupcakes with white and green frosting, green M&Ms and ginger ales in green bottles.

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Whitley County • March 22, 2018

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