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May 10, 2018

City finalizes panhandling ordinance Mission 25 provides options for homeless

BY NICOLE MINIER

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COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s Common Council approved the final reading of an ordinance banning panhandling and solicitation from the business and shopping districts last month.

The ordinance was put in place to improve safety, as panhandlers are often located

near busy intersections, and because many local residents are being taken advantage of by panhandlers, most of whom are not from Whitley County, according to council members. Some residents have seen panhandlers tossing food into ditches as they leave their panhandling “shift.” Others have seen those individuals frequenting tanning salons.

“If residents truly want to help the homeless, there are safer, more transparent ways to help those in need,” said Councilwoman Jennifer Zartman Romano.

Mission 25, formerly known as The Lighthouse, has served Whitley County for 18 years. The organization transitions displaced people from

homelessness into self-sufficiency.

The program began in 2000 and has served 780 people. Rather than a more temporary “homeless shelter,” Mission 25 looks to more permanently impact the people it serves.

“We are not an emergency shelter,” said Director Shawn Ellis. “We have a lot of work cut out for them. We assess all their needs — counseling, substance abuse, Alcoholics Anonymous, their job history.

We determine what we need to do to make sure they’re employable.”

Mission 25 aims to dig deeper and find out what made each individual homeless, so homelessness doesn’t happen again when

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COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City K-9 handler Gary Archbold and his K-9 partner Cas make quite a team.

In the same month as her one-year anniversary with the department, Cas helped the Columbia City Police Department seize three kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of $300,000.

Archbold stopped a vehicle for a traffic offense on U.S. 30, and during the stop, Cas conducted a “free air sniff” near the vehicle.

She gave a positive indication for possible narcotics in the vehicle and, after further investi-

gation, officers found three, one-kilogram packages of suspected cocaine.

Two people were arrested. The CCPD was assisted by federal agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency.

Cas has been a valuable asset for the CCPD since she officially went on duty April 21, 2017. From April through December 2017, Cas had 160 deployments, mostly narcotics searches.

Not all searches lead to arrests, but Cas has been credited with several assists in the past year. In October, she assisted in locating about one pound of

marijuana and “edibles” in a traffic stop. Last summer, she found marijuana and about 40 grams of cocaine.

In the same week, Cas was used to help locate a missing boy at Camp Whitley — a success story of another kind.

Cas is certified for several different tasks, including narcotics detection, tracking, area searches, article searches, aggression control and handler protection. With those certifications comes much training, a minimum of 16 hours a week, but Archbold said the pair do some form of training nearly every SEE K-9, PAGE 3

Whitley County fastest growing in NE Indiana CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Data recently released from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Whitley County saw a population increase of 272 new residents from July 1, 2016, to July 1, 2017.

This is up from a net increase of 44 new residents for the same period between

July 1, 2015, to July 1, 2016.

“For the county, region and state, our ability to increase population is the single most important factor in our ability to compete in the global economy. More people means more vibrant and successful communities, schools and businesses,” said Jon Myers, president of the

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Columbia City Police Officer Gary Archbold and his K-9 partner Cas have been working together for about one year.

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Panhandling is no longer allowed in Columbia City after an ordinance was passed last month. Solicitors often chose this busy intersection, at the corner of State Road 9 and Countryside Drive, as a place to collect donations.

K-9 sniffs out $300K of cocaine

Boyd stepping down as Republican Chair COLUMBIA CITY — Republican Chair Matt Boyd will be stepping down from his position soon, he announced at the annual Whitley County Lincoln Day dinner in Columbia City late last month.

Boyd has served as the chair of the Whitley County Republican Party for the past seven years, the longest-serving county chair since the 1970s.

“It’s been a good seven years,” Boyd said.

He is stepping down from the role to spend more time with family.

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they leave the program.

“Our goal is to help them be self-sufficient,” Ellis said.

Mission 25 has approached local panhandlers and attempted to bring them into the program, but they show no interest. Mission 25 took regular calls from concerned citizens who wished to help the panhandlers.

“Those individuals need help, but do not want the help we provide,” Ellis said. “We have had board members and staff members talk to them — they have zero interest in coming into our program.

“People should understand, the homeless in this county do not stand on a corner, hold up a sign and say they want money.”

Mission 25 works closely

Whitley County Economic Development Corp. “We need to grow faster if we are going to meet our regional goal of 1 million residents by 2030, but at least we are headed in the right direction.”

The data from the Census Bureau reflects the estimated growth in the county from July 2016 to July 2017. It shows that Whitley County had the highest percentage increase of population of the 11 counties in northeast Indiana, with a year-on-year increase of 0.81 percent, which was slightly above the national average of 0.71 percent for the same time period.

With Whitley County’s

unemployment rate sitting at 2.7 percent as of March, there continues to be a high demand for skilled workers.

Whitley County employers from all industries need people to fill open jobs.

“I was pleased to see that our hard work is paying off.

As residents, we know that Whitley County is a great place to live, start and grow a business and raise a family.

What we can do to help, is talk to our friends and family that may live in other parts of the country, and explain to them why they should join us in creating a bright future together in Whitley County,” said Whitley County Commissioner George Schrumpf.

According to a survey and article published by Area Development Magazine, quality-of-life factors such as: a low crime rate, healthcare facilities, housing costs and availability, schools and recreational opportunities are key for individuals and companies in making location decisions.

However, the number one response reported from companies when determining a location for their business was human capital. Although the list of desired qualityof-life factors varies from person to person, the need for human capital–skilled talent–is crucial across the SEE POPULATION, PAGE 3

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Churubusco votes ‘YES’ Schrumpf re-elected as Commissioner, Warner wins County Council

BY NICOLE MINIER

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CHURUBUSCO — After a long four months of campaigning, residents in the Smith-Green School District voted “yes” in the school referendum, which raises property taxes by up to $0.628 “We’re pleased and thankful that the community made the decision to support us in this way,” said SGCS Superintendent Dan Hile.

As election results trickled in, the total tally remained close until results from the Churubusco Scout Building were reported.

Smith Northeast had the largest margin of all precincts, with 74 percent, or 310 votes, for “yes” and 26 percent voting “no.” In Smith East, which also votes at the Scout Building, 70 percent voted “yes.”

In Smith South, 64 percent voted “yes,” and 58 percent voted “yes” in Smith Northwest. Smith West was a closer tally, at 54 percent “yes.”

Green Township was the lone area with a “no” majority, at 380 votes, or 56.5 percent.

The referendum was put on the ballot due to a general fund deficit of

Smith East 44.87% Turnout 69.5% Yes 30.5% No Smith Northeast 49.8% Turnout 74.3% Yes 26% No Smith Northwest 41% Turnout 57.5% Yes 42.5% No Smith South 47.4% Turnout 63.7% Yes 36.3% No Smith West 46.3% Turnout 53.9% Yes 46.1% No Green Township 43.5% Yes 56.5% No

about $600,000 per year.

The new tax revenue will overcome that deficit.

“This was a very serious issue,” Hile said.

“We understand that some will be upset with this outcome. I remind you that we will do everything we

“Vote Yes” supporters gathered to celebrate after a long four months of campaigning.

can to keep that rate as low as possible. We will do everything we can to reduce expenditures when we can, but still provide a quality education for all of our children too.”

The next step for SGCS is to continue looking at the budget and anticipated expenditures to see what

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“Any reductions we can have will lessen the impact on the community,” Hile said.

Another area of interest in Whitley County’s primary election was the District 2 Commissioners seat, currently held

by George NICOLE MINIER Schrumpf.

County election winners pose for a photo in downtown Columbia Schrumpf City Tuesday. From left: County Councilman Tim Kumfer, Clerk was opposed Cindy Doolittle and Commissioner George Schrupf.

by Barbara Hohenstein, “I’m glad to be able to County,” Schrumpf said. who lost by a continue to serve Whitley “We have a lot of good 281 vote margin. things going on and a lot more to come.”

If he wins in November’s general election — which is currently unopposed in the Democratic race — this will be Schrumpf’s third term.

The closest race in 306 S. Main, Columbia City Whitley County was for a County Council seat. South Whitley’s Thomas Warner beat Jefferson Township’s Chad Nix by a slim 10 votes, a 1 percent margin.

In the other contested County Council seat, newcomer Timothy Kumfer topped James Romano, earning 61 percent of the 3.0 x 0.6 x 1.8 Polish 5” votes.

Cindy Doolittle won a 4.0 x 0.10 x 0.6 2” Polish Margin close race for the Circuit Court Clerk position, earning 55 percent of the votes.

Overall, there was a LIMITED SUPPLY 26-percent voter turnout in Whitley County, with MEMORIAL DAY FLOWERS 5,786 votes cast in total.

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K-9: Archbold has held several different positions FROM PAGE 1

time they’re on duty, and once a month they meet with other K-9 handlers to train. Before she could officially go “on-duty,” Cas and Archbold went through six weeks of training.

Cas, a Malinois, is a new breed of police dog for Columbia City, which has had Dutch Shepherds in the past.

Why did Archbold go with a Malinois instead?

It wasn’t on purpose.

“We didn’t really pick the breed, we picked her,” Archbold said.

Archbold went looking for a Malinois, CONTRIBUTED but knew Cas was the Columbia City Police K-9 Cas helped find three dog for him. kilograms of cocaine during a traffic stop last week.

“As soon as she came out of the back, I looked at the chief and said, ‘that’s our dog,’” he said.

“There was a connection from the get-go.”

Though the partners can’t communicate through spoken word, they have become quite accustomed to understanding each other.

“She can read me and I can read her,” Archbold said. “She can just tell — if we’re going on a hot call — they know. Emotions travel NICOLE MINIER down the lead. Even CCPD Officer Gary Archbold said he knew K-9 Cas household dogs can tell was his partner from the moment he met her. when you’re feeling bad, Roofing, took charge of gives you a little bit or angry, or in a good constructing the kennel, more confidence that mood.” receiving donations someone, or something, Archbold has held from local businesses is there with you. The several different and donating his own best part positions time and materials. is, I have with the Cas was the first someone to police K-9 officer in three talk to other department to five years between than myself in the past municipal police departwhen 19 years, ments and the Whitey I drive from being County Sheriff’s Departaround in on the Drug ment. Around the same the squad Task Force timeframe, Pittenger’s car.” to most dog retired, as well Archbold recently as Todd Cook’s and has apprecibeing a shift Jason Spencer’s from ated the sergeant, the sheriff’s departsupport which he ment. Though local shown gave up to agencies still received be the K-9 CONTRIBUTED by the help from others, such handler.

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Archbold said. another K-9 to the force.

Larry Hilty, of Hilty Is it everything he thought it would be?

“Yeah, it really has been,” Archbold said.

“There’s a lot of work to it, sometimes there’s a lot of stress, but it’s been everything — I love it.”

Archbold considers retired officer Tim Pittenger a mentor.

Pittenger had two K-9 2552 STALF ROAD (LITTLE CEDER LAKE) officers in his career 4 BEDROOMS, 2 FULL BATHS, with the CCPD. 1,830 SQ. FT. • REMODELED “He was always APPLIANCIES AND SOME FURNITURE STAY willing to teach me and 2 CAR GARAGE WITH LARGE SHED let me help with his 65 FT. LEVEL LAKE FRONT, dogs,” Archbold said.

NICE BEACH • 2 DECKS 19 FT BASSBOAT WITH LIFT (INCLUDED) Archbold enjoys NEW 22 FT POTOON having a partner with BOUGHT IN 2015 (INCLUDED) him in his vehicle, which isn’t common for OPEN HOUSE city officers.

“City officers don’t MAY 13TH • 2-4 PM usually have partners in their cars,” Archbold said. “It is nice, it

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Youth Summer Job Fair planned CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — A Youth Summer Job Fair for high school and college students is planned for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Columbia City High School.

The fair will be open to high school students at Columbia City High School from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. that day, and from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for all area high school and college students in search of seasonal employment opportunities.

The event is being jointly presented by Whitley County Consolidated Schools, the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center and the Whitley County Economic Development Corp.

“We feel it is critical to employ youth in meaningful work within our community for many reasons. First, we need to model the skills we desire and work ethic in young people if we are expecting to see it in our future adult workforce. Also, finding opportunities for teens and young adults to work in our community now may impact their decisions to live and work in our county in the future,” said Jennifer Romano, executive director of the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center.

“This is a great opportunity for our students to see what job openings are available in Whitley

County,” said Lori Heuer, talent development director for Whitley Works. “As the schools, community and businesses continue to work together to provide opportunities for our students, they are seeing all that Whitley County has to offer. We are providing guidance and support as they make plans for their future.”

There is no cost to participate. All tables will be provided. Space is limited, so register promptly.

Whitley County employers interested in participating may call the Chamber at 248-8131 or email office@whitleychamber.com to reserve a space. Space must be reserved no later than noon on Friday, May 18.

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Child Services, Parkview Behavioral Health and the Bowen Center.

Mission 25 requires a minimum of 30 days of residency so all needs can be addressed. In 2016, 41 percent of its residents stayed between 61 and 180 days.

Staff at Mission 25 helps residents address their needs and find a job so they can begin contributing and preparing to live on their own.

“The goal is to have them into their own homes by the time they leave,” Ellis said.

“Every client has an individualized case plan so we make sure all needs are being met.”

About 76 percent of residents obtain employment and 81 percent obtain housing before they leave.

Another goal is to prevent generational issues. A parent in poverty may pass issues, or barriers, onto their child.

“We have children coming

into the program with their parents and being challenged with barriers because their parents have those barriers,” Ellis said. “We want to stop that trend.”

Ellis made it clear that Mission 25 that every individual is expected to contribute through paying services fees and in other ways. Residents are expected to have jobs.

“This is not a free ride.

We’re not enabling anyone in this program. You will pay your way,” Ellis said.

Mission 25 has good relationships with local businesses that provide immediate job opportunities.

“I hope our community hears that — the people standing on those corners are not the people they should be giving their money to. If you want to help, give money to individuals and organizations in our county.”

Romano gave an example of a panhandler who was

given a loaf of bread, which was then tossed into the ditch along U.S. 30.

“That loaf of bread would have made a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches for our clients,” Ellis said. “We can have compassion, but just because you have compassion doesn’t mean you invite them to the dinner table. We set clear boundaries with our residents and they do just fine meeting those expectations.

There is no reason in this economy that someone cannot find a job. They (panhandlers) are comfortable standing there.”

Local elected officials appreciate the work of Mission 25.

“What this organization does for our community is absolutely critical,” said Mayor Ryan Daniel.

The panhandling ordinance is now in effect. First, panhandlers and solicitors will receive a warning, then a $25 fine, then a $50 fine.

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board for companies.

As the EDC and other community partners continue efforts to attract and retain talent, prioritizing and balancing the wants and needs of the community will

still be important.

“It’s not enough to put all of the responsibility on our local leaders. If we are going to flourish as a county, region and state, every one of us needs to be an ambassador and promote our quality of

life and friendly communities to those who may be interested in moving here.

Every one of us needs to do our individual part in helping recruit families that may be interested in calling Whitley County home,” said Myers.

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Whitley County hosts 3rd District Dem dinner

BY VIV SADE

for KPC News Service

COLUMBIA CITY — The energy and excitement was palpable last week when more than 250 Democrats filled the banquet hall at the Eagle Glen Event Center in Columbia City for the 3rd Congressional District Democratic Committee’s annual dinner.

Speakers included U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly; State Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Merrillville; 3rd District congressional candidate Courtney Tritch; and secretary of state candidate Jim Harper. They – along with other local elected officials and candidates — mingled with guests from 12 northeast Indiana counties before addressing the crowd from the podium.

Donnelly talked about the Republican effort last year to end the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, and how that effort lost by one vote.

“They wanted to eliminate the provisions for pre-existing conditions, so anyone with arthritis would have to pay $25,000 more for that condition alone,” Donnelly said. “Anyone with metastatic cancer would have had to pay $142,000 extra per year.”

Because that effort failed by one vote, 400,000 Hoosiers who would have lost their health care still have it today, Donnelly said.

Donnelly also talked about meeting with President Trump to talk about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 before it was signed into law late last year. Donnelly voted against the bill.

“I told him this bill had to help the middle class citizen and he told me ‘every dime would go to the middle class,” Donnelly said. “I told him it had to be deficit neutral so our kids would not have to pay for the bills we are running up – over $2 trillion in added debt – and the president said it would not cost a dime. I said I wanted a tax break for bringing jobs into (the U.S.) as opposed to shipping them out.

“Three days later the bill came out and it was a surprise. It favored the rich, stole money from our kids, broke the bank and sent jobs overseas.”

Billionaire brothers Charles and David Koch promised Republican

More than 250 people attended the 3rd District Democratic annual dinner.

lawmakers who supported the bill more than $4 million to help with their campaigns if they supported the tax cut bill, Donnelly said.

“The Koch brothers will save more than $1 billion a year with this bill,” he said. “That’s money that could be spent on children’s nutritional programs, to build roads or to make sure teachers are treated equally.”

Donnelly is unopposed on the Democratic side, but three men are vying for the seat on the Republican primary ballot: Mike Braun, a businessman from Jasper, and U.S. Reps. Luke Messer, R-6th and Todd Rokita, R-4th.

We’re all Americans Courtney Tritch also weighed in on the Affordable Care Act. “I’m self-employed,” said the Fort Wayne native and Indiana University alumnus.

“I don’t get subsidies and I’m tired of representatives who want to take away our health care,” she said. “And now those same lawmakers want to take a $209 trillion surplus from our Social Security to pay off other expenses.”

Murmurs of disapproval echoed throughout the room.

“I’m tired of fear mongering and divisiveness,” she said. Tritch said she knows first-hand how to work with both sides. “At the end of the day, we need to work together because we are all Americans and all of us matter.”

Tritch is well-known in northeast Indiana business circles, having helped lead the Regional Cities Initiative team, which secured $42 million in state funding for quality of life projects aimed at attracting young talent to northeast Indiana.

She holds a marketing strategy certificate from

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Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry and his wife, Cindy, chat with guests at the 3rd District Democratic annual dinner at the Eagle Glen Even Center in Columbia City.

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Third District Congressional candidate Courtney Tritch stops to chat with Mike and Margaret Malcolm of Columbia City at the 3rd District Democratic annual dinner.

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Sen. Joe Donnelly stops to chat with Whitley County Democrat Chair and 3rd District vice chair Amanda Meier and Mike Malcolm of Columbia City.

Cornell University and is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management Program.

Also on the Democratic primary ballot for the 3rd District congressional seat were perennial candidates Tommy Schrader and John Roberson, both of Fort Wayne. Neither one attended the event.

The primary Democrat winner faces incumbent and first term Congressman Jim Banks, of Columbia City, who was unopposed in the Republican primary.

Voting issues a priority Jim Harper, a Porter county attorney, ran unopposed for the Indiana secretary of state seat. Porter wants to end gerrymandering in Indiana, expand voting by mail, enhance election security, enact same-day voter registration and allow 16-year-olds to register so that they are ready to vote when they turn 18.

“These kids are not the future – they are the ‘now’ and they are engaged,” Harper said.

Harper graduated from Indiana University and Georgetown University and currently serves on the board of a non-profit law firm that provides free and reduced legal to veterans, as well as the Hilltop House, which provides early childhood services to Porter County families.

Proposed law irks senator Sen. Eddie Melton, D-Merrillville, the ranking minority member on the Senate Education Committee and Natural Resources Committee, told members of the audience to keep an eye on House Bill 1315.

The school corporation financial management bill, authored by Rep. Timothy Brown, R-41, would punish schools that may not struggle academically, but are struggling financially, Melton said, citing Muncie Community Schools and Gary Schools as examples.

The bill would strip the school board of power and limit how often the members meet. It would also give the state the power to revoke the superintendent’s license if the district remains in financial straits for too long.

“If you are in organized labor or public education, you need to be aware of this bill,” Melton said. “In Muncie, they want to hand over the public schools to Ball State University with no input from the public or the elected school board. They want to strip teachers of their right to bargain.

“They also want to suspend the rules, so that there is no public input on this bil. Call your legislators on May 14 and 15 and let them know how you feel.”

Lawmakers will reconvene for a special one-day session May 14 to decide on four bills, including HB 1315.

The short session requires suspending some constitutional rules by a two-thirds vote from each chamber, one of which stipulates input from the public.

Local Dems recognized • Jill Long Thompson was presented with the 2018 Roush Service Award for her many years of leadership in Indiana and Washington D.C. Long Thompson served in Congress from 1989-1995, as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Sen. Joe Donnelly and 3rd District Congressional candidate Courtney Tritch converse at the the 3rd District Democratic annual dinner at the Eagle Glen Event Center in Columbia City.

a longtime union leader and current business manager and financial secretary for IBEW Local #305, was given the Gayron Shackleford award for “going to bat for his union brothers and sisters countless times.”

• Rebecca Burton, a current candidate for Tippecanoe township trustee and Benjamin Johnson, treasurer for the 3rd District Democratic Committee, were recognized for showing initiative and promise. They received the Pat Moore Rising Star award, which recognizes up and coming members of the party.

during the Clinton administration, and as board chair and CEO of the Farm Credit administration under President Barack Obama.

She currently teaches ethics at the Kelley School of Business and the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University in Bloomington.

• Two Noble county men, Homer Smith and John Huelsenbeck, were honored with the Pat Kennedy Volunteer Award for their local activism, volunteerism and dedication to the Democrat party.

• Darrell Sade of Albion,

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Understanding agriculture – growing corn If you are one who is perplexed by simple questions about agriculture that you don’t understand, read on.

Today’s article is a primer on growing corn, written especially for non-farmers who may have always wondered about these things.

In Whitley County, as in most of northern Indiana, the JOHN E. WOODMANSEE predominant crops we grow include corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. We’ll cover corn today.

According to the most recent statistics available, Whitley County harvested 56,000 acres of corn in 2017, with an average yield of 175 bushels per acre. In 2016, Whitley County ranked 42nd among Indiana counties in corn production, harvesting 58,000 acres of corn at an average yield of 161.2 bu./ acre.

Bushels and acres may be difficult for the average person to visualize. A bushel

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KPC NEWS SERVICE The following people were booked into the Whitley County Jail: • Shilow Corson, 41, of Columbia City, was arrested April 27 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of a crime.

• Matthew Gilbert, 34, of Columbia City, was arrested April 27 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to make a report.

• Kyle Whepley, 20, of Pierceton, was arrested April 28 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

• Aracely, Barrera, 31, of Burnham, Ill., was arrested April 28 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Lizbeth Gonzalez, 24, of Chicago, was arrested April 28 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuna and OWI controlled substance.

• Jason Norris, 25, of Markle, was arrested April 29

is the dry volume equivalent of 8 gallons. For an acre, if you imagine a football field from end zone to end zone, that is approximately 1.1 acres, just a little over an acre.

Corn is used for many things, including livestock feed, cooking oil, corn flour, breakfast cereals, sweeteners, baby food, ethanol, paints, plastics, syrup and many other uses. When we eat corn on the cob, that is a type of corn known as sweet corn; it is different than regular field corn and different than popcorn.

For any crop, we start with the soil. Farmers test their soil periodically to check for the pH (acidity or alkalinity), and for levels of major and minor nutrients. If the pH is too low (acid soil), farmers must add lime to raise the pH. Lime is basically crushed limestone. The consequence of not doing this is that some essential nutrients can get held tightly in the soil and are unavailable to crop plants.

Corn is an easily recognizable crop. Just like sweet corn we grow in gardens, field corn grows tall and has the familiar tassels later in the year. Tassels

contain anthers, which contain pollen, the male part. Ears grow out from the middle part of the plant, and silks grow out of the tips of ears. Silks are a conduit for pollen to land on, grow a pollen tube through, and unite with one female ovule (kernel) on the cob. For every kernel of corn, one pollen grain has successfully fertilized an ovule.

Many inputs are required for a successful corn crop.

Examples include hybrid seed, fertilizer, herbicides, and other crop inputs.

Different production systems (conventional, organic, no-till, etc.) will vary crop inputs used and how much they cost.

You will notice as you drive rural roads that many years, you see a different crop in a particular field than was there the previous year. Farmers use crop rotation as a non-chemical defense against many insects or diseases that would otherwise thrive if the same crop was grown in the same field year after year. A simple rotation schedule is: corn one year, soybeans the next.

Sometimes, wheat or other crops may be part of the rotation.

Purdue Extension experts construct annual average crop budgets for corn, soybeans and wheat. This information is available at Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture: ag.purdue. edu/commercialag. Search for “Purdue Crop Cost & Return Guide.”

Just to give you a feel for what farmers face in terms of costs per acre in a conventional production system, let’s explore some of the costs outlined in Purdue’s guide (updated March 2018). For average productivity soil for corn in crop rotation, farmers could spend, on average for one acre: $121 for fertilizer, $111 for seed, $61 for pesticides, $35 for dryer fuel, $18 for machinery fuel, $22 for machinery repairs, $17 for hauling, $12 for interest on borrowed money, and $38 for insurance and other miscellaneous expenses, for a total of $435 per acre. If we assume the crop yields 172 bushels per acre, and the selling price is $3.70 per bushel, the total revenue for that acre is $636. This leaves $201 per acre for things like cash rent, labor, and profit. In the most recent Purdue land values survey, average cash

Whitley County Jail bookings •

by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI and OWI per se.

• Ashley Gage, 26, of Mishawaka, was arrested April 29 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of marijuana.

• Cynthia Molthan, 55, of Mishawaka, was arrested April 29 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI. • George Alford, 29, of Ingleside, Ill., was arrested April 29 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

• Kewan Ramseur, 37, of Chicago, was arrested April 30 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with dealing cocaine and possession of cocaine.

• Ryan Taliaferro, 31, of Fort Wayne, was arrested April 30 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with dealing cocaine and possession of cocaine.

• James Bashop, 29, of Roanoke, was arrested April 30 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of

paraphernalia.

• Emily French, 23, of Wabash, was arrested April 30 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance.

• Parker Harner, 22, of Wabash, was arrested April 30 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with resisting law enforcement, possessio of paraphernalia, interfering with a drug/alcohol screen and maintaining a common nuisance.

• Renee Plazola, 65, of Columbia City, was arrested May 1 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with failure to comply.

• Martin Moreno, 40, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 1 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, OWI and OWI controlled substance.

• Toby Watson, 19, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 2 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with escape.

• Leah Lowe, 30, of

Columbia City, was arrested May 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with maintaining a common nuisance, OWI controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

• Matthew Lowe, 31, of Columbia City, was arrested May 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.

• Amber Barr, 28, of Columbia City, was arrested May 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with probation violation.

• April Greene, 34, of Liberty Mills, was arrested May 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with burglary and theft.

• James Crouse, 57, of South Whitley, was arrested May 3 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI, OWI controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

• Ty Neuenschwander, 32, of Hartford City, was arrested May 4 by the Indiana State Police, charged with possession of a controlled substance.

rent for average productivity soil in northeast Indiana was $187 per acre. That leaves only $14 per acre. Of course, all of these are averages, but it helps a person understand some economics involved.

Weather extremes, production systems, price variability, and other factors and risks all come into play.

At harvest, farmers combine corn and store the grain in a bin for future sale or for feeding to livestock, or they may sell directly to the elevator or ethanol plant.

Most years, farmers also have to dry the grain using heat (you may have noticed dryer fuel in the costs above), or pay a discount at the elevator for them to dry the grain.

This must be done so that grain can be stored safely without risk of spoilage.

We have just scratched the surface on what it means to grow corn. And, granted, there are a variety of management systems that farmers employ. Find Purdue Extension publications on a wide array of subjects at the Education Store, mdc.itap. purdue.edu.

JOHN WOODMANSEE is an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties.

• Aaron Capatina, 36, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 4 by the Indiana State Police, charged with driving while suspended prior and possession of marijuana.

• Justin Bland, 36, of Westville, was arrested May 4 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with theft, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and criminal mischief.

was undertaken by the Indiana State Police, came as a result of a complaint Gilbert brought forth in February, which alleged

that Gilbert had received information from a 16-yearold female that she had been the victim of a rape.

It is alleged that this information was provided to Gilbert at the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, and that no initial investigation nor any follow up were completed thereafter.

The case was submitted to the Whitley County Prosecutor’s Office, which then levied the charge against Gilbert.

He was arrested and booked in the Whitley County Jail and bonded out shortly after. Gilbert appeared in Whitley Superior Court for his initial hearing last week.

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Dorothy Zeller

CHURUBUSCO — Dorothy Zeller, 80, of Churubusco, died Friday, May 4, 2018, at Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne.

Funeral service will begin at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, May 9, at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home. Calling will be one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or Faith Lutheran Church.

Phillip Johnson

COLUMBIA CITY — Phillip Warren Johnson, 81, of rural Columbia City, died 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at his home. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m.

Saturday, May 5, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in the South Whitley Cemetery. Memorials are to New Hope Wesleyan Church.

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Rebuilding America’s rural infrastructure Panhandling Some people remember when many rural households didn’t have electricity or running water.

Although those days are long gone for most, MICHAEL there’s still DORA lots of room for improvement. In fact, our American infrastructure used to be the envy of the world, but now it’s in disrepair.

This is why President Trump has made it a priority to rebuild America’s infrastructure.

He proposes to devote $50 billion, which is 25 percent of new federal money, to improving infrastructure in rural America. This is an unprecedented commitment. His proposal will stimulate at least $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investments over the next decade.

As Congress takes up the President’s infrastructure proposal, I am delighted to share with you some great news right now. Included in the

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FY 2018 budget bill that Congress just passed and President Trump signed in March is a robust investment of $600 million in rural broadband. These funds will serve as a “down payment” on the President’s full, comprehensive infrastructure funding proposal that will be further deliberated over the coming months.

USDA will use these new rural broadband funds to administer a new program that will begin to meet the Administration’s goals of bringing reliable and affordable broadband e-Connectivity to America’s rural towns, cities and tribal areas.

Today, 80 percent of the 24 million American households that do not have 21st century high-speed internet are in rural areas, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

That is unacceptable.

America can do better for our rural citizens and for rural production sites that need e-Connectivity to continue to supply the nation and the world with food, fiber, minerals and manufactured products.

As we set up the new program, the USDA will work diligently to ensure that the broadband

e-Connectivity projects provide the most “bang for the buck” and improve access for as many rural American homes, businesses, farms, schools and health care centers as possible.

Every day, I see firsthand the tremendous difference the USDA has made over the decades by investing in rural infrastructure. Here in Indiana, for example, the USDA helped Jackson County Rural Electric Membership Corp. in Brownstown. With a $74 million USDA loan, the utility will build 84 miles of line and improve 32 miles to provide reliable, affordable electricity to 20,000 residential and business consumers.

The loan includes $59.3 million for smart grid technologies.

These investments are the result of strong partnerships that the USDA has formed over the years with local business and civic leaders.

In addition to providing infrastructure financing, the USDA is addressing statutory changes, regulatory relief and cultural shifts to help improve the way the Federal government

serves its citizens. This approach is consistent with the Secretary’s priorities: Infrastructure, Partnerships and Innovation. All three are needed to rebuild this great nation.

During the next few weeks and months – and throughout my term – I will be meeting with business owners, developers, elected officials and rural residents to learn about your infrastructure needs and concerns. I want to hear from you about what’s working – and what we can do better.

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Together, we can ensure that the USDA investments in rural infrastructure will create jobs, expand economic opportunities and help ensure that rural communities continue to be great places to live, work, start a business and raise a family.

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ordinance a necessary decision

We’ve all seen it — sad people holding cardboard signs and begging for help at busy intersections.

However, we likely won’t see it in Columbia City much anymore, as the City Council implemented an ordinance banning panhandling and solicitation in the business and shopping districts of the city.

This decision wasn’t made due to a lack of empathy, rather the decision was made to improve safety at busy intersections and protect local residents from possibly being swindled.

Whitley County is known for its propensity to help those in need.

When a neighbor is going through a difficult time, people always are ready to step up and help.

Unfortunately, this is not one of those situations, as many of the recent people

Our view standing at the street corners were not local, and not truly in need.

However, that’s not to say Whitley County doesn’t have people in need. Local food banks have frequent visitors and are always willing to accept donations. Mission 25, formerly known as The Lighthouse, is working hard to combat homelessness in Whitley County. Other organizations, such as B.A.B.E., provide assistance to young families in need.

The panhandling ordinance shouldn’t be interpreted as the city turning a blind eye to those in need, rather, a way to redirect the community to the quality resources that are already in place.

Indiana’s Republican US Senate race was mysterious, volatile It was double take time. Entering the WFYI-TV studios for the final Republican U.S. Senate debate stood Todd Rokita.

He was wearing glasses, holding a sheath of papers, standing at the BRIAN counter POLITICAL to await REPORT escort to the green Brian Howey room.

I had enjoyed decent access to Rep. Rokita over the years, but not during this campaign.

While I traveled with Mike Braun and Luke Messer, Rokita was off limits. Perhaps this Vincennes University grad was too “elite.” But he opted to travel with a Roll Call reporter who focused her entire story on Rokita’s embarrassing “chauffeur’s memo.”

I wanted to talk with Rokita about tariffs, taxes and opioids.

Now here we were, eight days before the primary, together. Again.

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Normally in a major race like this, the candidates are scrapping for the final 2 to 5 percent of undecideds. But Rokita told me that pool is around 40 percent.

An hour later after the debate, Luke Messer confirmed the number, saying, “The leader of this race may be the undecideds.”

In the post-debate parallel universe, Rokita, Messer and Mike Braun all claimed victory. All got a trophy. But at the traditional post-debate press conferences, only Messer showed up. It was the first time in the 10-year history of the Indiana Debate Commission that candidates ditched the presser. “It seems like there should be some kind of factual indicator of who won and I stand before you in the media talking about the debate,” Messer said.

“I guess I won because I’m the only one willing to take questions.”

I’ve never seen a race this high up the food chain with such a massive number of voters who have yet to make a decision.

Conventional wisdom would make one believe

this is Braun’s race to lose since he has loaned at least $5.5 million, spent at least $6 million and bought the most gross rating points in TV ads. But after that $6 million, Braun hasn’t closed the deal.

And who are all these undecided voters? One observer suggested that many are original Trump supporters who haven’t made up their minds on who displays and will deliver the most fidelity to the president. There is the Lugar/Daniels wing of the party that might have been inclined to support Messer, but are underwhelmed by his campaign.

With such a bulge of the unknowns, and with no credible polling, this race becomes one of the most mysterious and volatile in the television age of Indiana politics.

We’ve had a number of upsets, like when Frank O’Bannon defeated Stephen Goldsmith in the 1996 governor’s race, or in 2007 when Greg Ballard stunned Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson, but there were plenty of precursors fueling the unrest and a much narrower swath of

decideds.

Next Tuesday night, the results could go any of three ways. It underscores the notion that this won’t be considered an upset. It will be a reckoning.

Former congressman Mark Souder observed, “I assume, at this point, that the lines will be more clearly drawn between Braun and the two congressmen. If the people switching back from Braun split between the two, he will still win, possibly comfortably.”

Monday’s debate found the trio rehashing familiar stances and slogans: Braun’s “I’m an outsider businessman” who isn’t from the feeder system who can drain the swamp; Messer’s “I am who I say I am”; and Rokita, who released what could be his final TV ad on Wednesday with a full-out attack on Special Counsel Robert Mueller: “Mueller.

Pelosi. Donnelly.

They’re using fake news to destroy our president,” the ad begins. “Who’s tough enough to stop the witch hunt?”

And, of course, they’re all calling each other “liberals.” Whew.

Messer’s final plea via TV is to attack Rokita as running one of the most untruthful campaigns in modern times, then vows to emphatically support President Trump, who the Washington Post has documented as having uttered more than 3,000 lies, falsehoods and misrepresentations.

In Braun’s final TV pitch, the Jasper businessman walks his company’s floors, and says into the camera, “Politics shouldn’t be a career. We need folks with real world experience who get the job done and then come home. Together we’ll build the wall, defend our values and end bad trade deals for American workers. The only person I’ll owe anything to is you.”

This trio has turned on each other in a race Politico described as a “circular firing squad” while the Associated Press says it’s the “nastiest” primary race.

Republican National Committeeman John Hammond III calls it

“Dante’s Inferno” while describing it as a “race to the bottom.”

The over arching dynamic that has complicated things for the three candidates is that President Trump not only dominates, he is sucking the oxygen away from any other political figure. He’s also expected to return to Indiana two days after the primary, perhaps to unify the party.

The turnout is expected to be light on Tuesday. But if there are long lines in Republican strongholds, it may well be that folks have entered the polling booth ... well … undecided.

For the past two years, Donald Trump has turned American and Indiana politics on its head. I’ve often ended these columns by saying: “Anything can happen.

Anything.”

And that’s where this Senate race stands.

BRIAN HOWEY is publisher of the Howey Political Report, a weekly briefing on Indiana politics. Contact him at 317-506-0883 or at howeypolitics.com.

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CCHS artists honored

by Congressman Banks KPC NEWS SERVICE WASHINGTON — Two Columbia City High School artists received honorable mentions in the 2018 Congressional Art Competition for Congressman Jim Banks.

Jaden Cearbaugh was awarded for “The Labyrinth of Choice,” and Melanie Harrold was honored for “The Tiger.”

Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives sponsor a nationwide high school art competition as an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation, as well as the local congressional district.

The competition is open to all high school students in the 3rd District.

The overall winner’s artwork will be displayed for

One year ago Churubusco High School’s prom was held at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

Churubusco’s Town Council approved several requests, including two part-time employees, $9,143 in trees and a street paving service.

Several people were present at the Churubusco Town Council meeting to discuss parking on Mill Street.

Residents who lived near Motorman Marina, located at Main and Mill streets, called the police multiple times about vehicle parking, due to customers unloading their boats and clogging up the street.

Churubusco’s junior high track team won the county meet over Indian Springs and Whitko middle schools.

10 years ago Brock Egolf and Tiffany LeFever were named prom king and queen at Churubusco High School.

Eight students were inducted into membership of the National Junior Honor Society, including Brooke Carter, Samantha Colchin, Kasey Gibson, Brandon Goepfrich, Haleigh Gross, Eric Kuznar, Katie Monk and Nicholas Uecker.

Jared and Sarah Shishler announced the birth of their son, Trey.

Tim and Shelby Kiebel announced the birth of their son, Carson.

Dani Tippman was named the director of the Whitley County historical museum.

Churubusco baseball coach Mark Grove won his 400th

game for Churubusco.

15 years ago The technology at Smith Green Community Schools was outdated and required extensive repairs and maintenance to keep it functioning.

Most of the equipment in the school was over five years old and would not run many software programs.

Police discovered what was believed to be the first methamphetamine lab in Whitley County at a Columbia City home on Jackson Street.

Police were alerted after anhydrous ammonia was stolen from Raber Ag. Inc. Chad Shearer, Tom Shearer and Barb Braun all accomplished something the majority of us will never know: the thrill of running the Bostom Marathon. Chad and Tom, who were not related, were running buddies, training together.

Robert Allman, owner of All Printing and Publications, was named president of the Hoosier State Press Association. He was publisher of the Churubusco News, Northwest News and Albion New Era. Kevin and Lisa Crick announced the birth of their son, Brady.

Josh and Jenifer Erwin announced the birth of their daughter, Amanda.

The United States Achievement Academy announced that Kayla Crance was recognized for her achievement as a National Leadership and Service Award winner.

25 years ago Corinne Wohlford and Steven Heaston were named valedictorian and salutatorian,

one year in the U.S. Capitol building. Karly Wolfcale, of Homestead High School, had the winning artwork.

Banks’ office received 139 entries from 10 counties and 22 high schools.

Judging was done by Banks’ Congressional Art Committee. Chairperson Alice Eshelman and committee members Davie Lupke and Brian Williamson.

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respectively, for the Class of 1993 at Churubusco High School.

The Town Council signed a two-year contract with Heckmans Sani Service. Town clerk-treasurer Dale LeFever said the contract was similar to the last contract.

The Whitley County Community Foundation capped off its first year by thanking early donors to the Foundation and by announcing the addition of two new gifts to permanent endowment.

Five Smith Township firefighters attended State Fire School. Those firefighters were Rex Rhodehammel, Bob Amber, Todd Shively, Kris Bair and Bruce Shanabarger.

Ray and Betty Gaff were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house.

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J.L. “Pat” Isay, Churubusco insurance agent, was elected president of the Whitley County Insurance Board in a meeting in Columbia City.

Whitley County’s Rural Youth members heard State Representative Ralph Heine tell the workings of the State Legislature at their meeting.

Banks store offered several specials for mom for Mother’s Day. Pins, necklaces and earrings were priced between 39 cents and $3.98. Panty hose were $1.49; hair spray was 67 cents, purses were $1.99, Mother’s Day cards were 10 cents apiece and cemetery wreaths were 98 cents.

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and had a scholastic average of 3.710. Straub was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Straub of Columbia City, was a scholastic average of 3.667.

Two honor students were also named: Barbara Green and Greg Baker.

The Churubusco High School golf team set school records for both team and individual play. The team scored 170 for a new school record, and linksman Robert Crooks scored a 37 to also set a new school record. The team was coached by Larry Richey.

The Tuesday Night Ladies’ Bowling League crowned the Rexall Drugs team of Columbia City the new champions after the team beat Pat’s Café of Churubusco by four pins. Both teams were given trophies.

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The Columbia City Business and Professional Women’s Organization was making plans to have a “choices” program in the fall.

The audience would include girls between the ages of 11 and 15 and their mothers.

50 years ago New traffic signals were installed at the Main Street intersections with Whitley and Washing streets. An Indiana State Highway Commission crew installed the lights, which was part of a statewide program to replace all single traffic signals with dual signals, one for each traffic lane.

Mark Hollopeter and Kim Straub were named valedictorian and salutatorian for the Churubusco High School Class of 1968. Hollopeter was the son of Maurice Hollopeter

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Master last fall and the two roles are both time-consuming.

“There is no worse job in politics than being a county chair,” said Congressman Jim Banks, R-Columbia City. “You do a lot of work behind the scenes and nobody

has any idea that you do.”

The chairman, who is unpaid, has large amounts of paperwork, hosts caucuses, coordinates parades throughout the summer and puts together the annual Lincoln Day dinner.

It is unclear who will replace Boyd, but he

did note that he has an individual in mind.

Banks was among several speakers at the annual dinner, including U.S. Senate candidate Todd Rokita and State Rep. Andy Zay. The dinner was held at the Eagles Nest Event Center in Columbia City.

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Jana Schinbeckler ran unopposed for her Whitley County auditor position in the primary election.

Barbara Hohenstein ran for the Commissioner’s seat against incumbent George Schrumpf.

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Judy: Local students receive future educator scholarship CONTRIBUTED INDIANAPOLIS — Several students in Whitley County planning to pursue a career in education are recipients of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship, according to State Rep. Chris Judy, R-Fort Wayne.

Judy, who supported legislation creating this scholarship program, said the scholarship is awarded to top-performing students who

commit to teaching in Indiana for five consecutive years. Recipients will receive $7,500 per year for up to four years to obtain a teaching license.

“This is the second round of scholarship award winners, and I look forward to when we begin to reap the benefits of this program,” Judy said. “This is a long-term investment that will pay dividends in the future of Indiana’s education system, and I applaud

these students’ efforts.

The Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship is available to 200 high-achieving high school and college students each year who either graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class or earn a score in the top-20th percentile on the SAT or ACT. Judy said for students to continue receiving the scholarship in college, students must earn a 3.0 cumulative

GPA and complete at least 30 credit hours per year.

More than 500 students applied and 200 scholarships were recently awarded to highly qualified students across the state, including these Whitley County recipients: • Meredith Green, Columbia City High School, Grace College; • McKenzie Hart, Churubusco Jr.-Sr. High School, Purdue Univer-

sity West Lafayette; • Jaelyn Himes, Columbia City High School, Grace College; • Sydney Korte, Columbia City High School, Ball State University; • Cora Pence, Churubusco Jr.-Sr. High School, Purdue University Fort Wayne; and • Hannah Porter, Whitko High School, Grace College.

“We’re encouraged to have so many driven,

passionate students applying for this teacher scholarship, and we look forward to the positive impact they will have in classrooms and school communities across Indiana,” said Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education Teresa Lubbers.

The 2019-2020 application will be available beginning in the fall. Visit LearnMoreIndiana.org/nextteacher for more information.

PES celebrates D.A.R.E. graduates, thanks officer Sammons CONTRIBUTED PIERCETION — Parents, faculty and staff gathered last month to celebrate students from Pierceton Elementary School’s fifth-grade.

Throughout the past school term, students have been actively participating in Drug Abuse Resistance Education, more commonly known as D.A.R.E. Studying under the direction of Officer Tim Sammons, local D.A.R.E. officer with over 20 years of experience who has graduated just over 7,000 students throughout his career, PES’ three fifth-grade classrooms received their certificates of completion. Those classrooms are led by teachers Tasha Kinney, Bill Rhodes and Beth Woodard.

The culmination of the program came when officer Sammons read through the three student winners from the essay competition. Each essay was read aloud to those in attendance and was a surprise to the student winner.

In order to win, each student’s essay was read before a committee and three winners were chosen: one winner from each of PES’ fifth-grade classrooms. In addition to the winners of the essay competition, three students were also recognized for the Mental Attitude Award.

The essay competition winners were Austin Shively, Juan Nino Macias and a third student who requested to remain anonymous. All three were given a stuffed

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Officer Tim Sammons delivers a commencement address to family and friends of the Pierceton Elementary School 5th-grade class after successfully completing the D.A.R.E. program.

animal version of the program’s mascot, Daren the lion. The winners of the mental attitude award were Emily Knight, Hannah Long and Chris Menzie, who each received a commemorative D.A.R.E. soccer ball.

Next, as each student’s name was called for recognition, graduates each received a certificate of completion for the program, as well as official D.A.R.E. pins, bumper stickers, and water bottles donated by Paragon Medical.

Of those in attendance on stage to honor the students were School Resource Officer Scott Geist, school board member Georgia Tenney, Superintendent Steve Clason and representatives from the Pierceton’s Town Board, as well as representatives from Paragon Medical.

“This is kinda bittersweet for me,” admitted Sammons during his speech, “because it’s my last D.A.R.E. graduation.”

Sammons’ words did not fall on deaf ears, as the audience let up

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Austin Shively (left) and Juan Nino Macias, winners of the D.A.R.E. essay, proudly display their Daren the Lion awards.

an audible applause of respect for Sammons, who has been so well enjoyed in the Whitko community. While he is not yet retired, because PES has traditionally had fifth-grade students enter the D.A.R.E program, there will be no need for him to continue the program next year as the elementary will now play host to a sixth-grade student body beginning in the fall of 2018.

In this particular case, the current fifth graders will have already participated in the program; therefore, Sammons will be retired before the current fourth-grade class becomes sixth-grade students, and for PES, the D.A.R.E. program will have to wait and will have a new D.A.R.E.

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Mental Attitude Award recipients, from left, were: Emily Knight, Hannah Long and Chris Menzie.

officer by then.

“I hope that they find someone who can get as much enjoyment out of the program as I have,” said Sammons during his commencement speech as he regarded the reality that someday he would be replaced, and that the program should go on for generations to come.

“Officer Sammons has been a true blessing to the Whitko student body, and we cannot thank him enough for the children whose lives he has positively impacted, paths he has helped

straighten, and for the lives he has certainly saved with his preventative initiatives taught through the D.A.R.E. program year after year.

For the time he has given to our local communities,

we are very thankful and may never know the extent of how fortunate we have all truly been under his care,” Whitko Community Schools’ officials said in a statement.

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Judd signs with Bluffton Will play football, track

BY TRAVIS STAHL

support and the coaches were in constant communication with me.”

On the football field, Judd is hoping to get on the field either on offense or defense. He plans to try to add weight to be a bigger once he gets to Bluffton. The Beavers play in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, so Judd will be going up against teams such as Manchester, Franklin and Anderson. Judd said he is hoping to earn a starting spot either as a wide receiver or on defense at safety.

On the track, Judd will compete in four events.

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COLUMBIA CITY — High school seniors have a lot to do in the spring of their final year. For many, among the items on the to-do list is planning for next year at college.

Columbia City senior Noah Judd finalized his plans for next year when he signed his college agreement Friday to play football and run track for Bluffton University.

“The environment was what I liked,” said Judd of his choice to continue his athletic and academic days at Bluffton. “It’s a small community with a lot of

He is going to run the 400-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the 1,600-meter relay. Judd will also compete in the long jump.

His goals on the track are the same as on the football field, he would like to be able to contribute as a freshman and help lead Bluffton to a conference title.

“I feel like I can contribute right away,” said Judd. “I want to be a key factor for them.”

Judd plans to major in exercise science at Bluffton.

He said the field appealed to him as something he can see himself doing as a career.

Bluffton University is located in Bluffton, Ohio.

The campus is about an hour away from Fort Wayne, so Judd’s family

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Columbia City senior Noah Judd finalized his plans for next year when he signed his college agreement Friday to play football and run track for Bluffton University.

can continue to follow him on the football field and on

the track. Judd and Bluffton will open the football season

on Sept. 1 when the Beavers play host to Wooster.

’Busco junior high sweeps county meet

BY NICOLE MINIER

100-meter hurdles, followed by Hannah Boersema in third.

Brelle Shearer placed first in the 100-meter dash followed by teammate Hosted in second.

Katie Graft and Cara Debolt took first and second, respectively, in the 1,600- and 800-meter runs.

Graft won the 400-meter, followed by teammate Heather Wade in third.

Both relay teams also won.

For the boys, Nick Nondorf won three events for the Eagles — the 100 hurdles in 17 seconds; the 200 dash in 27 seconds; and the 200 hurdles in 30 seconds.

Ethan Hille won two events — the 100 dash in 12.44 seconds and long jump, leaping 15 feet, 10 inches.

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CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s boys and girls junior high track teams won the county track meet last week, downing both Indian Springs Middle School and Whitko Middle School.

The girls defended their title, as they won the championship last year for the first time and ran hard to bring home the trophy a second time.

The girls performed strong, sweeping many events.

Bree Fulkerson and Marissa Lehman placed first and second, respectively, in discus.

Isabella Zuk, Madison Hosted and Kayla Elias finished first, second and fourth in long jump, respectively.

Yuk won the

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Churubusco Junior High’s boys track team won the county meet at Indian Springs Middle School.

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Churubusco Junior High’s girls track team celebrates with the Whitley County trophy.

won the shot put with a throw of 43 feet, 7 inches.

Aaron Jacquay won the discus with a toss of 129 feet, 6 inches.

Jake Eminger won

high jump, clearing 4 feet, 10 inches.

The 1,600-meter relay team of Riley Burroff, Jake Eminger, Brady Crick and T.J. Emenhiser placed first.

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Churubusco’s girls track team was champion of the Whitley County track meet for the second year in a row.

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Thursday, May 10 Columbia City golf at New Haven, 5 p.m.

Columbia City baseball at Leo, 5 p.m.

Columbia City tennis at Leo, 5 p.m.

Churubusco softball at Westview, 5 p.m.

Churubusco baseball at Westview, 5 p.m.

Churubusco tennis at NECC, 4:30 p.m.

Whitko tennis at Peru, 5 p.m.

Whitko golf hosts Wabash, 4:30 p.m.

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Columbia City baseball hosts Whitko, 5 p.m.

Columbia City softball at Central Noble, 5 p.m.

Churubusco softball at Snider, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco track hosts NECC boys, 5 p.m.

Whitko baseball at Columbia City, 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 12 Columbia City golf at Leo Inv., 8 a.m.

Columbia City softball hosts North Side (DH), 9 a.m.

Columbia City boys track at Concordia Relays, 9 a.m.

Churubusco baseball hosts Adams Central (DH), 10 a.m.

Churubusco golf at Leo Inv., 8 a.m.

Churubusco tennis at NECC, 9 a.m.

Whitko softball at Heritage, 10 a.m.

Whitko golf at TRC meet, 7:30 a.m.

Monday, May 14 Columbia City softball at Norwell, 5 p.m.

Columbia City tennis hosts Central Noble, 5 p.m.

Churubusco baseball at Woodlan, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco tennis hosts Wayne, 5 p.m.

Churubusco softball hosts Heritage, 5:30 p.m.

Whitko tennis at Wawasee, 4:30 p.m.

Whitko softball at Maconaquah, 6 p.m.

Whitko baseball at Maconaquah, 6 p.m.

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Tuesday, May 15 Columbia City boys golf hosts DeKalb, 5 p.m.

Columbia City baseball hosts Norwell, 5 p.m.

Columbia City softball at Wayne, 5 p.m.

Girls track sectional Churubusco softball hosts Angola, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco baseball hosts Angola, 5:30 p.m.

Churubusco golf at Northrop, 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 Columbia City baseball hosts Angola, 5 p.m.

Whitko softball at Tippecanoe Valley, 5 p.m.

Whitko baseball at Tippecanoe Valley, 5 p.m.

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SOFTBALL

Dan Weigold.

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s softball team took a blow-out win over Wayne High School May 3, 17-0.

The Lady Wildcats scored two runs in the first inning, two in the second, seven in the third and six runs in the fourth.

The team tallied 17 hits compared to Wayne’s one.

Augusta Garr earned the win on the mound.

Garr also hit two singles, a triple and a home run.

Emmy Duggis hit two singles, a triple and a home run, and Ellie Snep hit a single and a home run. Harley Bradley tallied two singles, Madison Smith had two singles, Anna Ousley hit a single, and Reannon Hopkins had a single and a sacrifice bunt.

CONVERSE — After a scoreless start to the game, Whitko’s softball team beat Oak Hill 6-0 on May 4.

Neither team scored in the first three innings.

Whitko earned its first run in the fourth, three in the fifth and two more in the sixth to take the win.

Ellie Snep earned the win on the mound, only allowing two hits and picking up 10 strikeouts against Oak Hill. Snep also hit two doubles.

Emmy Duggins hit two singles, and Lexi Hall hit a single and had a sacrifice bunt.

Also hitting singles for Whitko were Shi Bradley and Augusta Garr. Reannon Hopkins and Harley Bradley had a sacrifice bunts.

AKRON — Whitko’s softball team landed an explosive win over Tippecanoe Valley after a 13-run second inning, 20-0, on April 28.

The Lady Wildcats scored three runs in the first inning, 13 in the second, two in the fourth and two in the fifth for the win.

Whitko had 16 hits and the Lady Vikings had none. Tippy Valley recorded six errors to Whitko’s zero.

Ellie Snep pitched a perfect game, and also hit a double and two triples on offense.

Shi Bradley hit three singles, Anna Ousley hit two singles and a sacrifice, Lexi Hall had a double and a sacrifice, Reannon Hopkins had a sacrifice, Emmy Duggins hit two singles and a double, Madison Smith hit two singles and Kayce Sims hit a single and a triple.

AUBURN — Columbia City’s softball team used an early lead to beat Northeast 8 foe DeKalb, 12-7, on April 30.

The Eagles took a 5-0 lead in the first inning, including a double by Bella Ross that scored one. The lead carried through to the bottom of the third, when DeKalb scored three runs.

Columbia City then scored seven unanswered runs to lead 12-4. DeKalb tacked on three runs in the final two innings, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Lady Eagles’ lead.

“We hit the ball very well and made plays when we needed them defensively,” said head coach Dan Weigold.

Anna Weigold showed timely hitting, driving in five runners on three hits. Weigold also earned the win on the mound, pitching six innings, allowing nine hits and six runs while striking out six and walking none. Brooke Ebersole threw one inning in relief.

Ivy and Delaney Stahl each had three hits as well.

Whitko 17, Wayne 0

Whitko 20, Tippecanoe Valley 0

Columbia City 8, New Haven 3

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City beat Northeast 8 Conference foe New Haven on May 2, 8-3.

Anna Weigold was the winning pitcher, pitching all seven innings, scattering eight hits and striking out six with no walks.

Leading the Lady Eagles’ offense was Bella Ross, going 3 for 4 with two singles and a triple, scoring three times with one RBI. Weigold went 2 for 3 with a double, single, walk, and sacrifice.

Weigold had two RBIs. Those contributing to the offense were Ciarra Ivy, one hit, one run; Brayden Lickey, one hit, one run; Felicity Clawson, one single, one RBI; Brooke Ebersole, one single, two RBIs, Lauren Moon, one run; and Natalee Gawthrop, one single, one run.

“This was another game where every player contributed in our success,” said head coach

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Whitko 6, Oak Hill 0

Columbia City 12, DeKalb 7

Rochester 6, Whitko 5

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s softball team lost a close game to Rochester, 6-5.

Rochester scored an impressive four runs in the first inning, but Whitko responded by scoring three of its own to make the score 4-3.

Both teams scored one run in the second, and Rochester scored again in the third to extend its lead, 6-4.

Whitko scored one last run in the seventh inning, losing the game by one run.

Rochester tallied nine hits to Whitko’s five.

Ellie Snep took the loss on the mound with nine strikeouts, and hit a double on offense.

Emmy Duggins had a sacrifice bunt.

Hitting singles for Whitko were Shi Bradley,

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Breanna Baughman waits for a pitch against Lakeland.

Harley Bradley and Madison Smith.

Columbia City 5, Bishop Dwenger 4

FORT WAYNE — Columbia City won a close game over Bishop Dwenger on April 29, 5-4, winning the opening game of a double header.

Dwenger drew first blood, scoring a run in the bottom of the first, but Columbia City answered by scoring two runs in the top of the second.

Neither team scored in the third or fourth frames, and Columbia City scored again in the fifth to extend its lead to 3-1.

Dwenger took back the lead in the sixth, scoring three runs, but Columbia City scored two in the final inning to win 5-4.

Anna Weigold threw 5.1 innings, striking out three, walking none and giving up three earned runs. Brooke Ebersole was credited with the victory, pitching 2.6 innings, allowing three hits and one run while walking none.

Ciarra Ivy led Columbia City at the plate with three hits in five at-bats. Bella Ross made the most defensive plays with 11.

Bishop Dwenger 11, Columbia City 1

FORT WAYNE — Columbia City did not fare well in the second game of a double header against Bishop Dwenger April 29, falling 11-1.

The Lady Eagles opened the game with a run in the top of the first inning, but it was all Dwenger from then on, as it scored two in the first inning, three runs in the second, three in the fourth and three more in the fifth.

Brooke Ebersole pitched most of the game for the Lady Eagles, striking out two and walking none.

Ciarra Ivy and Bella Ross each recorded one hit.

Amanda Erwin is a freshman on the Eagles’ team this season.

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double and a single, Reannon Hopkins hit two doubles, Madison Smith hit two doubles, Harley Bradley had a single, Lexi Hall had a sacrifice bunt and Emmy Duggins hit a single and a double.

Churubusco 13, Northrop 3

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s softball team took a lopsided win over Northrop May 5, 13-3, ending the game in five innings.

The teams were tied at 2 after the first inning, but Churubusco went on to rattle off five runs in the second.

Northrop scored in the top of the third, but Churubusco scored two runs in the bottom of the third and four more runs in the bottom of the fifth to end the game.

Abigail Erwin had a stellar performance, going 3 for 4 at the plate, earning six RBIs on three hits and scoring two runs of her own.

Mariah Hosted led the team in runs with four.

She had two hits on four at-bats with one RBI. Brianna Baughman scored three runs on three

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Katy Krider plays first base for Churubusco’s softball team.

hits in four at-bats.

Other run scorers were Deja Monroe, Katy Krider, Madison Simmons and Darian Manth, all with one apiece.

Recording one hit apiece were Monroe, Kurstin Clark, Krider and Simmons.

Lakeland 12, Churubusco 1

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s softball team struggled to score as the Lady Lakers took a 12-0 lead before Churubusco got on the scoreboard, falling 12-1.

The game ended by the 10-run rule, scoring its lone run in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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Whitko 6, Wabash 0

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s softball team took an easy win over Three Rivers Conference foe Wabash April 30, 6-0.

Whitko scored to runs in the first inning, one in the second, one in the third and two final runs in the fifth to run away with the win.

The Lady Wildcats tallied 11 hits to Wabash’s two.

Ellie Snep earned the win on the mound, and also hit two doubles.

Shi Bradley hit a

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Kurstin Clark scored Churubusco’s run off an RBI by Abigail Erwin.

Recording hits for Churubusco were Melanie Geiger and Brianna Baughman.

Kara Williams pitched for the Lady Eagles.

Fremont 19, Churubusco 1

FREMONT — Churubusco’s softball team continued to struggle offensively against Fremont, falling 19-1 on the road.

The Lady Eagles didn’t score until the fifth inning, while Fremont tacked on five runs in the first inning, 10 in the third and four in the fourth frame.

Brianna Baughman had a hit an an RBI. Darian Manth and Abigail Erwin also recorded hits for Churubusco.

Kara Williams took the loss on the mound.

Adams Central 7, Churubusco 2

MONROE — Churubuso’s softball team fell to Adams Central May 3, 7-2.

Mariah Hosted led the Lady Eagles, earning two hits, one RBI and one run.

Brianna Baughman scored the Lady Eagles’ other run, and Abigail Erwin had the Lady Eagles’ other RBI. Baughman also recorded two hits. Earning one hit apiece were: Erwin, Darian Manth, Deja Monroe and Melanie Geiger.

NORTH MANCHESTER — Whitko’s golf team fell to Manchester High School May 1, 167-178.

Kaleb Busz led the Wildcats, scoring a 40.

Cade Bechtold scored a 45, Kylar Brant a 46 and Dale Reiff shot a 47. Rounding off the Wildcats’ varsity was Jonathan Strayer with a 58.

CC JV fourth at invite

WARSAW — Columbia City’s junior varsity team placed fourth at the Warsaw JV Invitational Saturday at Rozella Ford Golf Course.

Zionsville won the invite with a score of 309, followed by Penn in second and Warsaw in third. Columbia City scored a 365.

The Eagles were led

by Wyatt Krider with an 88 on the par 70 course.

Evan Hochstetler shot a 90, Logan Campbell a 92, Tyler Barnhart finished with a 95 and Michael Johnson scored a 108.

Krider tied for 17th place, followed by Hochstetler, who tied for 21st.

Whitko 10th at Wawasee Inv.

Norwell 171, Whitko 176

SYRACUSE — Whitko’s golf team placed 10th out of 15 teams at the Wawasee Invitational April 28 with a team score of 386.

The Wildcats were led

by Dale Reiff with a 93 and Kaleb Busz with a 94 in 18 holes.

Cade Bechtold carded a 95, Kylar Bryant shot a 104 and Jonathan Strayer finished in 115 strokes.

Manchester 167, Whitko 178

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s boys golf team fell to a strong Homestead squad May 3, 144-174.

Spencer McCammon scored a 38, but Homestead had five scorers shoot under 40, making the Spartans a difficult opponent.

For Columbia City, Zach Harker shot a 43, Wyatt Krider finished in 46 strokes, and Nick Decker and Tyler Barnhart

GOLF

NORTH MANCHESTER — Whitko’s golf team lost a five-stroke match to Norwell at Sycamore Golf Club in North Manchester May 3.

The Wildcats scored a 176 to Norwell’s 171.

Kaleb Busz and Cade Bechtold led the Wildcats, each scoring 43s. Kylar Bryant shot a 44, Dale Reiff finished in 46 strokes and Jonathan Strayer carded a 55.

Homestead 144, Columbia City 174

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each carded 47s.

Lawson Hahn capped the varsity scoring with a 51.

In junior varsity action, the Spartans won 195-205.

Evan Hochstetler led the Eagles with a 47, gollowed by Logan Campbell with a 49. Other JV scores were: Cameron Hall (52), Michael Johnson (57), Nick Hull (62), Cameron Smith (62) and Telly Varga (72).

Columbia City 169, Leo 177

LEO — Columbia City’s golf team picked up a win on the road against Leo May 1, 169-177.

Columbia City was led

by Spencer McCammon with a 40, followed by Nick Decker with a 41.

Lawson Hahn and Wyatt Krider each shot 44s, and Zach Harker shot a 47.

In junior varsity action, Columbia City won 196-205.

Evan Hochstetler led the Eagles with a 43, followed by Logan Campbell with a 48 and Cameron Hall with a 51.

Garrett 189, Churubusco 208

GARRETT — Churubusco’s golf team fell to Garrett at the Garrett Country Club May 1, 189-208.

Churubusco’s Wyatt Johnson was the match medalist, scoring a 42 on the par 36 course.

Cole Hart carded a 52, gollowed by Jaymin Longardner and Tyler Miller with 57s. Other scores for Churubusco were: Taylan Yontz (58), Alan Resler (62), and Evan Pisarsky (68).

Levi Follett led Garrett, scoring a 43.

Westview 180, Churubusco 219, Eastside 225

BUTLER — Churubusco’s golf team split a three-way match against Northeast Corner Conference opponents at Bridgewater Golf Course in Butler April 26.

The Eagles scored a 219, placing second behind Westview with a 180 and Eastside, which scored a 225.

The Eagles were led

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by Wyatt Johnson, who scored a 47. Cole Hart shot a 52 and Jaymin Longardner finished in 55 strokes.

Taylan Yontz carded a 65, Tyler Miller shot a 72 and Alan Resler scored a 73. Evan Pisarsky rounded off the Eagles with a 78.

Cable Lepper led Eastside with a 49 and Carter Giggy led Westview with a 40.

Fairfield 169, Churubusco 198, Hamilton 224

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s golf team hosted a three-way match with Fairfield and Hamilton, splitting the NECC opponents.

Fairfield won the match, scoring a 169, followed by Churubusco at 198 and Hamilton with a 224.

Churubsco was led

by Wyatt Johnson with a 43, followed by Tyler Miller with a 49. Jaymin Longardner shot a 52 and Taylan Yontz scored a 54.

Alan Resler and Evan Pisarsky both scored 68s.

Fairfield had three players, Donovan Edwards, Tim Hostetler and Cody Maust, score 42s. Hamilton was led by Ty Ritter’s 49.

‘Busco competes in Canterbury Invite

FORT WAYNE — Churubusco’s golf team scored a 452 in the 18-hole Canterbury Invitational April 28.

Wyatt Johnson led the Eagles, scoring an 84. Jaymin Longardner finished in 113 strokes, followed by Tyler Miller with a 125. Taylan Yontz scored a 130 and Evan Pisarsky carded a 154.

BASEBALL

Whitko 12, Southern Wells 4

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s baseball team used consistent scoring to mount a lead against Southern Wells, easily winning 12-4, May 1.

The Wildcats took a 3-0 lead until the third inning when Southern Wells tied the score at three at the top of the third.

Whitko responded by

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Second baseman Mason Goniwicha makes a throw in a game last week.

scoring two runs of its own in the third, taking back the lead at 5-3.

Southern Wells earned one more run in the fourth, but it was all Whitko from there, as the Wildcats rattled of seven runs to win 12-4.

Whitko tallied 12 hits to Southern Wells’ five.

The Wildcats had two errors to the Starfires’ one.

River West earned the win on the mound, pitching a complete game.

West allowed two earned runs, struck out nine batters, and only walked one. West also led the Wildcats offensively, going 3 for 4 at bat with a double and three runs scored.

Kyle Knutson added three hits and also scored three runs. Spencer Sroufe went 2 for 2 with two RBIs and three runs scored.

Rochester 8, Whitko 6

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s baseball team was defeated by Three Rivers Conference foe Rochester May 2, 8-6.

Rochester took an early lead that was difficult for the ’Cats to recover from.

Rochester scored three runs in the first inning and another in the second to lead 4-0. Whitko scored three runs in the third to narrow Rochester’s lead.

Neither team scored

in the fourth and fifth innings, but Rochester tacked on four runs in the sixth compared to Whitko’s one.

The Wildcats scored two more runs in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.

Spencer Sroufe took the loss on the mound, pitching 5.3 innings.

The Wildcats were led offensively by Evan Wilson, who was 2 for 4 at-bat with a double and a triple. Wilson also tallied two RBIs. Austin Hollowell also had two hits for Whitko.

Rochester tallied nine hits to Whitko’s eight, and Whitko had three errors to Rochester’s one.

The loss dropped the Wildcats TRC record to 0-5.

Wabash 16, Whitko 2

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s baseball team lost a difficult game to Wabash April 30, 16-2.

Whitko took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but the lead didn’t last long, as Wabash rattled off 16 unanswered runs — five in the second, three in the seventh, two in the fourth and two in the fifth, before Whitko scored its second run in the bottom of the fifth inning.

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SPORTS: Briefs continued hits to Whitko’s seven, however, Whitko recorded six errors and Wabash had none.

Clayton Ebbinghouse took the loss on the mound for Whitko.

The Wildcats were led offensively by River West and Mason Lehman, who were both 2 for 3 with a double.

Spencer Sroufe also added a double.

Adams Central 11, Whitko 4

AVALANCHE

MONROE — Whitko’s baseball team found itself in an early hole it couldn’t climb out of, falling to Adams Central 11-4 on

April 27.

Adams Central opened the game scoring four runs in the first inning and two more in the second to take a 6-0 lead. Whito scored in the top of the third, but Adams Central scored three more runs in the fourth to extend its lead to 9-1.

The Wildcats scored two runs in the fifth, but Adams Central responded with two more runs of its own in the bottom of the sixth.

Adams Central tallied 13 hits to Whitko’s 10.

Zakk Neer took the loss on the mound.

Offensively, Whitko was

led by Evan Wilson, who was 3 for 4 with two doubles. Austin Hollowell added a home run for Whitko, and Mason Lehman had two singles.

New Haven 9, Columbia City 3

NEW HAVEN — Columbia City’s baseball team suffered a 9-3 loss to Northeast 8 Conference foe New Haven May 3, 9-3.

The Eagles started the game with a 3-1 lead in the first inning, but were unable to put another run on the board. New Haven scored one run in the third inning, then took the lead in the fourth after scoring three runs. The Bulldogs scored

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Parker Sturtz whacks a ball to the outfield.

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Manchester 9, Whitko 0

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Community Calendar 9. May

• Jr. High Awards Program: The Churubusco Junior High Awards program is at 7 p.m. in the Jason Smith Auditorium.

Invitations were sent out to eligible sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. It is a “dress up” occasion, which means no jeans, shorts, leggings, flip flops or holes in clothing. The school is looking forward to recognizing the many students who have earned an award this school year.

10. May

• Power of the Purse, will be hosted by the United Way of Whitley County: at the Union 12 Event Center, 7563 E. Lincolnway, Columbia City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for visitors to look over the purses. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.

Guests must register to attend through a Facebook event page titled “United Way of Whitley County Power of the Purse 2018.”

11. May

• Chamber on the Road: The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host its “Chamber on the Road” at East of Chicago Pizza in Churubusco at noon. The event is for camraderie, conversation and lunch. Attendees will have the opportunity to promote their business, non-profit and community interests, and network with others. Meetings are laid back and conversational. There is no cost to attend, but those who come are encouraged to support a local business by making a purchase during the event. The event is open to Churubusco Chamber members, Whitley County Chamber members and any potential new members.

12. May

• Letter Carrier Food Drive: The 26th Annual Letter Carrier Food Drive is May 12. Those who wish to participate may leave non-perishable food items at their mailboxes for postal workers to collect.

• Opening day for the Whitley County Farmers Market: begins at 8 a.m. on the Whitley County Courthouse Square with a ribbon cutting. See local growers, crafters, artists and vendors who offer their locally produced products. The market will be open every Saturday through October.

• An all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast: sponsored by the Green Township Community Center, is 6-10 a.m. at the community center, which is west of County Road 300 East on County Road 300 South in Noble County. Drinks include coffee, tea • Free airplane rides for children: will be offered with Experimental Aircraft Association members. Come to the Smith Field Airport, 426 W. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne, 9 a.m.-noon.

Parents/guardians must be present to complete registration forms.

The goal is to spark an interest in aviation in the children who attend. For more information, visit EAA2.org.

• A pancake breakfast and blessing of the boats: is 7:30-10:30 a.m. at West Point Trinity Church, 4989 N. Etna Road.

• Honor Flight Breakfast: The Churubusco VFW will host a breakfast of potatoes, scrambled eggs, biscuts and gravy, bacon or sausage, toast and coffee for $7. Proceeds and tips will benefit the Honor Flight program. The Churubusco VFW is located at 109 N. Main St., Churubusco.

• 4-H Flower Sale: The Green Township Eager Beavers and Helping Hands 4-H clubs will sell annuals, hanging baskets, perennials and baked goods at the annual Green Center pancake and sausge breakfast. The items will make for excellent Mother’s Day gifts.

14. May

• National Salvation Army Week: The Whitley County Salvation Army will celebrate National Salvation Army Week, including a class offered to the community at 3 p.m. in conjunction with the Purdue Extension Office. John Woodmansee will be teaching “Gardening in Small Spaces, Veggies in Containers,” with a focus on tomatoes. The purpose of the class is to help individuals learn skills to grow veggies in a limited space and offset grocery costs. There is no charge for the class, but space is limited and registration is required. To sign up, call Christine at the Salvation Army at 248-1711. The class will be held at the Purdue Extension Office, 115 S. Line St., Columbia City. Register

by May 10.

• Team up for St. Jude & Senior Recognition Night: The Columbia City High School tennis team will host a fundraiser during its senior night game against Central Noble at 5 p.m.

The team is raising money for kids at St. Jude’s Research Hospital and has a goal of raising $500. There will be a concession stand with chili-dog platters, two raffled gift baskets for $1/chance and three local vendors representing Pampered Chef, thirty-one baskets and Premier Designs

Jewelry. A portion of the sales will go to St. Judes.

15. May

• Lunch and Learn open house: The Salvation Army of Whitley County will host a lunch and learn, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Salvation Army office, 1200 W. Depoy Drive, inside First Church of God, to learn about new programs and classes offered to the community. Light finger foods will be provided.

• Ribbon cutting: A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for Studio 3 Hair Company, 155 Diplomat Drive, Columbia City.

17. May

• Blue River Estates Garage Sales: The annual Blue River Estates neighborhood garage sales are May 17-19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Blue River Estates is located on the east side of State Road 9, one-half mile north of U.S. 30.

19. May

• The annual Spring Flea Market at St. John Bosco Catholic Church: 216 N. Main St., Churubusco, is 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

The cost is $5 to reserve a space. Bring a dish to share in the pot luck lunch. If interested in a space, call 693-2429.

• Paige’s Crossing fundraiser: A fundraiser for the Salvation Army of Whitley County is at Paige’s Crossing Fun Center. Wristbands will be available 3-6 p.m. for $12 each.

Attendees can ride go-karts, play mini golf and have fun while helping the Salvation Army.

22. May

• The Whitley County Educational Forum: hosted by the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center at The Center for Whitley County Youth in Columbia City, allows attendees to hear from local school superintendents about issues facing their school corporations this year and in the years ahead.

The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. RSVP to office@ whitleychamber.com.

• Pink Ice Cream Fundrasier: Dairy Queen Grill & Chill will host a fundraiser for the Salvation Army of Whitley County, 4-8 p.m. Proceeds from the annual event will go to the Salvation Army.

23. May

• Womens Lunch Series, Embracing Change: The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center will host another segment of its Women’s Lunch Series titled, “Embracing Change,” at Parkview Whitley Hospital, 1260 State Road 205, Classroom B. The event is centered on “achieving your best health’ in your 40s, 50s and beyond. The event includes several local experts who will discuss meeting the challenges that come with perimenopause and menopause. The program is free and lunch is sponsored by Parkview Whitley Hospital, which includes anti-pasti skewers, parmesean chicken salad sandwiches, Pizzelle Cookies with fresh berries and whipped cream, and Berry Sparkling water with fresh berry garnish. Space is limited, RSVP

by May 16 to attend. Contact the Chamber of Commerce by calling 248-8131 or email office@whitleychamber.com.

25. May

• The CCHS Honors Convocation: begins at 8:30 a.m. at Columbia City High School.

• Youth Summer Job Fair: A Youth Summer Job Fair for high school and college students, will be hosted 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Columbia City High School. The fair is open to high school students 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and college students may attend after 3:30 p.m. The event is jointly being presented by Whitley County Consolidated Schools, Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center and the Whitley County Economic Development Corp.

29. May

• The Columbia City Tree Board: will conduct a meeting in the Mayor’s Conference Room of Columbia City Hall at 4 p.m.

Items on the agenda include updates on grants and ideas from the Department of Natural Resources.

31. May

• The Pond and Wildlife Management Twilight

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Meeting: at Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center is 6:30-9 p.m.

Topics covered include fish stocking, fish habitat, managing harvest, managing field edges for wildlife, forest management for deer and turkey, and cover crops. To register, call Purdue Extension in Whitley County, 244-7615. NEPAC is located at 4821 E. C.R. 400 South in Whitley County. For more information, contact Extension Educator John Woodmansee at jwoodman@ purdue.edu.

1. June

First Friday: The first First Friday of 2018 is June 1 in downtown Columbia City, 6-9 p.m. All retail businesses will be open, there will be bouncy houses, live music featuring “Fog Delay,” kids activities, games, food trucks, a balloon artist, photo booth, free cotton candy, CPR safety demos, EMS truck display, car seat safety information and a vendors costume contest with prizes in the 80s-themed flashback event. There will be a showing of “Dirty Dancing” for Movie on the Square at 9 p.m.

2. June

• St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church’s ice cream social: is 4-7 p.m. There will be eight different kinds of homemade ice cream served, as well as sandwiches, desserts and drinks, all for a free-will offering. The church is located at the corner of State Road 9 and County Road 500 North.

4. June

• Lady Eagle Soccer Camp: Columbia City High School’s annual Lady Eagles Soccer Camp is June 4-8 for grades K-8.

Grades K-5 will practice 8:30-9:30 a.m., and gradkes 6-8 will participate 9:45-11 a.m. The camp will be held at the Columbia City High School practice field. The cost is $35. Register by May 21 to receive a T-shirt. Those who register after May 21 will pay a $5 late fee. Participants can also purchase a size 5 soccer ball for an additional $15. Contact Shanon Roberts at shanon.roberts@gmail. com, Karen Basham kkbasham@gmail.com or coach Mike Cotter at cotts747@yahoo.com, for more information.

16. June

• Cruise-In/Ice Cream Social: A cruise-in/ice cream social will be held at West Point Trinity United Methodist Church, 4980 N. Etna Road, to benefit The Impact Center Food Pantry. There will be homemade ice cream, sandwiches, drinks and desserts. The event is 4-7 p.m.

23. June

• Whitley County Master Gardeners: will present a “Garden Walk” of exemplary gardens in Columbia City. Tickets can be purchased at the Purdue Extension Office, 115 S. Line St. For more information, call (260) 625-3313.

Ongoing

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

• The Whitley County Farmers Market: is every Saturday from May through October, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Whitley County Courthouse Square. Meet local farmers and artisans for homegrown, homemade products.

• 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., Columbia City. 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 2018-2019 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.

• VFW Post 5582 hosts a fish fry: the first and third Fridays of each month, 5-6:30 p.m. The post is located at 415 E. Chicago St., Columbia City.

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team April 25, winning 9-0, at Parkview Field in Fort Wayne.

Neither team scored for the first two innings until Manchester got on the scoreboard in the third inning. The Squires scored three more runs in the fourth and one more in the sixth.

Whitko recorded two hits to Manchester’s 11.

River West took the loss on the mound. West and Mason Lehman each had a hit for Whitko.

Bishop Luers 8, Columbia City 2

FORT WAYNE — Columbia City’s baseball team struggled offensively as it fell to Bishop Luers April 30, 8-2.

Luers scored three runs in the first inning, and neither team scored again until the fifth frame, when Columbia City scored its two runs.

Luers answered with four more runs in the bottom of the fifth and another run in the sixth to win 8-2.

Luers tallied eight hits to Columbia City’s three. The Eagles recorded four errors.

Dalton Bell and J. Lee scored the Eagles’ runs.

Each recorded one hit, along with Z. Platt. Bell and Platt had the team’s RBIs. Platt pitched four innings, striking out one and giving up four hits.

T. Lomont pitched two innings, striking out one and giving up four hits.

DeKalb 24, Columbia City 0

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s baseball team lost by a blowout to DeKalb May 1, 24-0.

DeKalb scored five runs in the first, four in the second, five in the third inning, eight runs in the fourth and two in the fifth.

The Barons tallied 16 hits to Columbia City’s one, and the Eagles had a staggering seven errors.

Columbia City’s Jordan Lee pitched three innings, earning one strikeout.

Landin Markins pitched one inning, earning two strikeouts.

Garrett 21, Columbia City 13

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s baseball team struggled after an early Garrett lead, falling 21-13 on May 2.

Garrett scored eight runs in the first inning, taking an 8-2 lead that turned into a 17-2 lead in the top of the third inning.

Columbia City rattled off 11 unanswered runs in the next three innings, but Garrett scored four runs in the sixth to seal the win.

Both teams tallied 12 hits. Columbia City had seven errors compared to Garrett’s five.

Treyton Lomont pitched five innings, throwing 21 first-pitch strikes.

New Haven 9, Columbia City 3

NEW HAVEN — Despite having a 3-1 lead in the first inning, Columbia City’s baseball team fell to New Haven May 3, 9-3.

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The Eagles scored three runs in the top of the first inning, then never scored again, as New Haven crept back into the game and took the lead in the fourth frame.

Columbia City had seven hits to New Haven’s 10.

Bryce Martin led the Eagles in hits with two, and Jordan Lee had RBI. Tanner Clark pitched 4.2 innings, striking out three and throwing 19 first-pitch strikes.

Fremont 7, Churubusco 6

FREMONT — Despite out-hitting Fremont, Churubusco’s baseball team fell to Fremont May 1, 7-6.

Fremont took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Churubusco answered with a run in the second to make the score 2-1. Fremont extended its lead again in the third, scoring one run.

Churubusco took the lead in the top of the fourth, scoring four runs to make the score 5-3, but Fremont answered with four runs of its own to take back the lead. Churubusco scored one more run in the seventh inning, falling 7-6.

The Eagles tallied 11 hits to Fremont’s six, however.

Issac Smith led the Eagles with three hits, followed by Dalton Blessing and Parker Sturtz with two apiece.

Sturtz led the Eagles in RBIs with two, and Blessing had one.

Jake Fulk and Curry pitched three innings apiece. Curry led the Eagles in strikeouts with five.

Bluffton 17, Churubusco 10

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s baseball team was unable to overcome a 9-2 Churubusco lead after two innings, despite a strong mid-game performance.

The Eagles scored seven runs in the third and fourth innings to narrow Bluffton’s lead, but Churubusco was unable to overcome the deficit, as Bluffton scored three runs in the sixth and two in the seventh innings.

Bluffton tallied 21 hits on the game compared to Churubusco’s 13. The Eagles recorded six errors to Bluffton’s one.

Brendon Hilkey led the Eagles in RBIs with six.

Issac Smith pitched 5.1 innings, throwing 18 first-pitch strikes and earning three strikeouts.

New Haven 6, Churubusco 3

NEW HAVEN — Churubusco’s baseball team couldn’t catch up to New Haven after seeing an early deficit, falling 6-3.

New Haven scored two runs in the first inning, and neither team scored until the top of the third, when the Eagles scored one run to narrow the New Haven lead to one.

New Haven scored four unanswered runs until the sixth frame, when Churubusco scored two final runs to make the score 6-3.

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Jake Fulk looks on at a teammate’s pop fly to see if he needs to tag-up before running to third base.

Churubusco led the game in hits with 10, while New Haven had nine.

Three Churubusco players had two hits apiece: Mason Goniwicha, Parker Sturtz and Parker Curry.

Curry had one RBI. Blake Trostel pitched five innings for Churubusco, earning one strikeout and throwing 16 first-pitch strikes.

Gabe Richards pitched one inning, also earning one strikeout.

TENNIS

Whitko 3, Southwood 2

WABASH — Whitko’s tennis team won a close match over Southwood, 3-2, on April 30.

The win improved the Lady Wildcats’ conference record to 3-2.

Senior Jackie Werstler started off the night with a quick dispatching of her opponent at No. 1 singles, 6-2, 6-1. After a tough loss at the No. 1 doubles to even the match at 1-1, junior Kayla Schipper fought back from a one-set deficit to defeat her opponent at No. 3 singles, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, to give Whitko a 2-1 lead.

After another hard-fought loss at No. 2 singles and with the match tied at 2-2, the No. 2 doubles duo of sophomores Katherine Ousley and Izzy Rayner sealed the win with a grueling three-hour victory over their opponents, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-3.

In junior varsity action, Lilly Owsley won at No. 1 singles, 8-5.

Whitko second at Wabash Inv.

WABASH — Whitko’s tennis team finished second at the Wabash Invitational April 28, winning six of 10 matches.

Wabash won the invitational and Tippecanoe Valley placed third.

At No. 1 singles, Jackie Werstler placed first with a victory over Wabash’s Lexi Hartley, 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, and Tippy Valley’s Lea Stouder, 6-0, 6-2.

A No. 2 singles, Natalie Iholtz split the teams, losing to Wabash’s Brooke Irgang 4-6, 6-4, 8-10, and defeating Tippecanoe Valley’s Makayla Sandbakkan, 6-2, 6-1.

At No. 3 singles, Kayla

Schipper also split the teams, losing to Wabash’s Bella Carillo 4-6, 6-4, 8-10, and defeating Valley’s Courtney Ranover, 6-0, 6-2.

On the doubles side, the No. 1 doubles team of Jenna VanCuren and Mahkinsey Myers also split, losing to Wabash 4-6, 6-3, 4-10, and beating Tippecanoe Valley 6-4, 6-3.

The No. 2 doubles duo of Katherine Ousley and Izzy Rayner split as well, beating Wabash 6-3, 4-6, 10-5, and losing to Valley 4-6, 6-7 (5-7).

Manchester 4, Whitko 1

SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s tennis team fell to Three Rivers Conference foe Manchester May 1, 4-1.

Winning for the Wildcats was senior Jackie Werstler at No. 1 singles, who battled back from a first-set blunder to defeat junior Kelsey Eichenauer, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

JUNIOR VARSITY BASEBALL Garrett 19, Columbia City 4

GARRETT — Columbia City’s junior varsity baseball team lost to a strong Garrett team May 2, 19-4.

Garett took an early lead and never looked back, leading 4-0 after the first inning, 9-1 after the second inning, 18-1 after the third and 19-2 at the end of the fourth.

Columbia City scored two more runs in the top of the fifth to make the final score 19-4.

Garrett tallied 15 hits to Columbia City’s four, and the Eagles had five errors compared to the Railroaders’ two.

A. Huston pitched 2.2 innings, striking out one and giving up 13 hits.

T. Ebersole pitched 1.1 innings, striking out two and giving up two hits.

Scoring runs for Columbia City were Ivan Smith, T. Urban, A. Hunter and Ebersole.

Urban led the team in hits with two. Others who tallied hits were P. Henschen and J. Kilgore.

Henschen had the team’s lone RBI.

DeKalb 20, Columbia City 1

AUBURN — DeKalb beat Columbia City’s junior

varsity team 20-1 May 1.

The Eagles scored their lone run in the top of the first inning, followed by a barrage of DeKalb runs from then on. The Barons scored six runs in the first, five in the second and nine in the third inning.

T. Urban had the Eagles’ two hits and an RBI. P. Henschen scored the team’s lone run.

Urban pitched 1.2 innings, giving up 11 hits.

Ivan Smith pitched .1 innings, giving up three hits, and A. Huston pitched 1.2 innings, striking out one and giving up two hits.

Churubusco 23, Columbia City 3

COLUMBIA CITY — Churubusco’s junior varsity baseball team took a lopsided win over countyrival Columbia City April 30, 23-3.

Columbia City scored the first run of the game in the first inning, but Churubuso responded by scoring 17 runs in the second frame.

The Eagles traded runs in the third and fourth innings, and Churubusco scored five runs in the fifth to cap the 20-run win.

Churubusco had nine hits to Columbia City’s five. Columbia City tallied six errors to Churubusco’s one.

All of Churubusco’s players in the line-up scored at least once. S. Abel scored four runs for Churubusco. Scoring three runs were D. Fergason, E. Snyder and J. Krider.

Scoring two runs were G. Richards, K. Brandt and S. Gonkel. Scoring one run were A. Martz and A. Adam.

Richards and Krider led the team with four RBIs apiece. Snyder had three RBIs and Fergason, Abel and Adam each had two RBIs. Richards led Churubusco in hits with three.

For Columbia City, P. Henschen, J. Acres and J. Ianucilli each scored.

Recording hits were I. Smith, P. Henschen, A. Hunter, J. Kilgore and J. Behm.

Richards and Brandt each pitched two innings for Churubusco. Richards tallied four strikeouts and

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Brandt had two.

Snyder pitched one inning and struck out four.

Columbia City used five pitchers against Churubusco. Hunter and Ianucilli each had three strikeouts in two innings pitched.

MIDDLE SCHOOL ISMS golf 185, Canterbury 192

FORT WAYNE — Indian Springs Middle School’s golf team improved to 7-0 after beating Canterbury May 1, 185-192.

The Eagle Stars were led

by Sean Bledsoe with a 44, followed by Alex Hedrick and Andrew Hedrick, who each shot 45s. Brendan Cook shot a 51. Kam Hoag and Tobey Krider finished with 54s.

In the reserve match, ISMS won 211-217. Scores were: Jacob Reiff (52), Sam Eberly (52), Taelor Robinson (53) and Sawyer Bales (54).

ISMS 151, Crestview 197, Riverview 218

HUNTINGTON — Indian Springs middle school’s golf team beat both Huntington County middle schools. ISMS scored a 151, followed by Crestview with a 197 and Riverview at 218.

Sean Bledsoe was match medalist with a 35, followed by Andrew Hedrick with a 38. Alex Hedrick and Brendan Cook each shot 39s. Kam Hoag and Tobey Krider each scored 43s.

Though records aren’t 100 percent clear, an ISMS team score of 151 could be a school record, coach Mark Green said.

ISMS 158, SWAC 159

FORT WAYNE — Indian Springs Middle School beat Southwest Allen County Schools by one stroke, 158-159, on April 30.

Sean Bledsoe was the match medalist, scoring a 36.

Alex Hedrick wasn’t far behind with a 38. Kam Hoag and Andrew Hedrick each shot 42s. Brendan Cook and Jacob Reiff both scored 45s. Tobey Krider finished in 47 strokes and Sawyer Bales rounded off the Eagle Stars with a 48.