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Memorial Day activities planned WHITLEY COUNTY — Churubusco’s annual Memorial Day service is at 11 a.m. at Eel River Cemetery, hosted by American Legion Post 157 and VFW Post 3846. The event is to honor those who have died while serving our country. Following the ceremony, there will be a carry-in luncheon for the public. Sandwiches will be provided by the Legion, but attendees are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert to share. The meal begins at noon at 115 S. Main St. The annual Memorial Day parade in Columbia City begins at 10 a.m. at Eagle Tech Academy, traveling through downtown Columbia City and ending at Greenhill Cemetery with a memorial service.
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Fun Night offers opportunity to try Camp Whitley CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Spending the night away from home at summer camp is a milestone in a child’s development and maturity — but knowing when a child is ready for camp can be difficult to assess.
To help families determine whether children are truly ready for camp, Camp Whitley in northern Whitley County offers a first-time campers overnight each year called Fun Night at Camp Whitley. This year’s overnight will be held
6 p.m. Friday, May 25. The trial-run will conclude at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 26. During this overnight event, first-time campers will have an opportunity to participate in many of the activities ordinarily enjoyed by campers —
but in a shorter time frame, enabling them to determine if they’re truly ready to spend a week away from home. “The one-night event for first time campers is great because you and your child can find out if they’re ready for the
Over 160 participate in local Lemonade Day BY NICOLE MINIER
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CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco High School’s and Columbia City High School’s annual awards ceremonies are Friday. Churubusco’s awards program is 1-3 p.m. in the Churubusco High School auditorium. The Columbia City High School Honors Convocation begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Columbia City High School gymnasium.
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WHITLEY COUNTY — Hundreds took to the streets, neighborhoods, ball fields and shopping areas in Whitley County Saturday for the community’s first Lemonade Day, a nationwide event. The event, which intends to encourage entrepreneurialism in children, had 167 local young “business owners,” many who purchased lemonade and other treats from stands across the county. “I’m extremely thrilled and impressed to see so much of the community involved, as well as the children,” said Jenny Reffitt, who coordinated the event. Reffitt and her husband, Billy, own local businesses themselves. “It’s fun to see their young minds at work,” Reffitt said. Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel read a proclamation downtown Saturday SEE LEMONADE, PAGE 4
County Council approves new Courthouse employee BY NICOLE MINIER
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COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Council approved the addition of an employee for Judge Doug Fahl and the Whitley County Superior Court at its meeting this month. Fahl approached the Council, requesting more help for his office which has seen an increasingly large case load in recent years. “I’m swamped,” Fahl said. Fahl reported a significant increase in criminal
cases, from about 730 in years past to 1,031 in 2017. “This year, we’re on track to surpass that,” Fahl said. The increase in cases is related to several reasons but, either way, Fahl requested help for his office staff. During Monday afternoon criminal court, Fahl brings two cases to the stand at once to try to save time and allow court to be over by 5 p.m. “My staff has not had a lunch on a Monday for months,” Fahl said. “They
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Jada Bower, Braycen Beazell, Gabe Swihart and Annabell Hoag, from Coesse Elementary School, are ready to greet customers at their lemonade stand in downtown Columbia City Saturday morning.
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COLUMBIA CITY — A youth summer job fair is Friday at Columbia City High School, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The fair is open to high school students from 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, the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and the Whitley County Economic Development Corp.
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challenge of being away from home in a new place for an extended period of time,” said Camp Whitley board president Tony Romano. “As a parent, this was helpful for my daughter to determine if she was really ready
have to get cases ready for 1:30 p.m. court.” Fahl requested another assistant court reporter. Currently, the court has a civil court reporter, criminal court reporter, bailiff and an assistant. The office is currently “getting by” with a temporary employee, but Fahl requested something more permanent. “Can you function with a temp employee through the end of the year?” asked Council President Thor Hodges. Fahl said he was willing
to take whatever the council could give him within the current budget, but preferred a full-time employee. “I’m a realist — I’m asking you saying it’s an immediate need, but I trust your decision. I’ll take what I can get,” Fahl said. When Fahl returned after several months of serving overseas with the military, he had to approve overtime and request additional funds for his office to get caught up on paperwork. “I see it in my staff — they’re getting stressed and burnt out,” Fahl said.
Whitley County isn’t alone in its increased caseload. Kosciusko County is adding an additional Superior Court to keep up with its cases. In total, Kosciusko County has five courts, one circuit and four superior, whereas Whitley County has two, one circuit and one superior. The new position is identical to his current assistant’s job description and salary at $35,000 per year. The council unanimously approved the new hire to begin July 1.
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Prayer an area of focus in past month KPC NEWS SERVICE COLUMBIA CITY — Last month, the community came together for its annual National Day of Prayer events. Thirteen people and a dog, Roscoe, met at Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church at the start of a Prayer Walk as part of National Day of Prayer. Pastor Ross O’Dell offered a prayer at the beginning and the group headed up the hill toward the courthouse. The group stopped six times along the way, allowing some to catch their breaths. At each stop, one of the group offered one of the 7X7 Prayer Initiatives from The National Day of Prayer website. The initiative encourages everyone to take seven minutes per day, seven days a week to pray about the centers of influence in our culture. Each presenter offered a prayer for that topic and was joined by others who wished to pray about that Center of Influence. Topics include: government, education, family, church, military, business/economy and media.
The final stop was at the gazebo on the Courthouse Square — the center of influence was “government,” as the group prayed for those who represent our national, state and local interests. Suzie Langohr and George Roth organized the meaningful prayer journey. Some returned to the starting point on foot and the remainder rode the Big Gray Bus with Don Tupper. Anyone is invited to join this event in subsequent years. The annual National Day of Prayer event wrapped up May 3, when the Whitley County Ministerial Association hosted a prayer event at the gazebo on the Courthouse Square. The final event was the service at Community of Hope Church. There was music and other presentations with keynote speaker Pastor Fred Stayton of the First Methodist Church. All participants proceeded downtown to the “hands around the Courthouse Square” for Korean Style Prayer and concluded at the gazebo.
A large group gathered on the Whitley County Courthouse Square for the National Day of Prayer.
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Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel read a proclamation for the National Day of Prayer earlier this month.
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National Day of Prayer events are held every spring in Columbia City, and include a variety of events, from praying on the Courthouse lawn to a 5K run.
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A group of 13 people and a dog, Roscoe, walked from Trinity Evangelical Presbyterian Church to the Courthouse, stopping to pray seven times.
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CAMP: Cost to register for Fun Night is $20 per child FROM PAGE 1
for camp and helped her experience what camp would be like. It was a great opportunity for her.” The cost to register for Fun Night at Camp Whitley is $20 per child. First time campers are typically between the age of 6 to 8. Any child who attends Fun Night at Camp Whitley can apply the $20 from Fun Night toward their regular 2018 Camp Whitley registration. Camp Whitley, located on the shore of Troy Cedar Lake, has welcomed campers for weeks filled with fun, imagination and memories-in-the-making since 1928. Camp Whitley is proud to offer a no technology environment where building new friendships, learning important life skills and spending time outdoors are the main priority.
During the weeks of camp each year, participants enjoy swimming, kayaking, riflery, archery, crafts, sports, team building and more. Information regarding Fun Night at Camp Whitley will be provided with confirmation of payment. For more information about Camp Whitley or to register for Fun Night, visit campwhitley.com or email campwhitley1928@ gmail.com. Tinkham’s Spirit 5K Run/Walk is June 9 at Camp Whitley Plans are underway for Camp Whitley’s largest annual fundraiser — the Tinkham’s Spirit 5K Run/ Walk. The event will be held June 9, at Camp Whitley, providing an opportunity for participants to enjoy a challenging run or walk along the beautiful trails at the camp, located in
northern Whitley County. The trail travels through the famous Tinkham Woods and along the sparkling shore of Troy Cedar Lake. All participants are welcome to attend the Tinkham’s Spirit Pancake & Sausage breakfast following the race as well. Free-will donations are accepted and the public is welcome to attend — even if they aren’t participating in the race. The breakfast will be served 8-10:30 a.m. This annual fundraiser supports camp operations, keeping costs low for campers and providing funds for scholarships so that any child who wants to attend camp may do so, regardless of income. For more information on the Tinkham’s Spirit 5K Run/Walk, visit campwhitley.com or email campwhitley1928@gmail. com.
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The Churubusco Livestock team of, from left, Dailon Dice, McKenna Sobasky and Cole Sobasky placed second in the junior division at the Rensselaer Livestock Invitational. Cole Sobasky was the fifth-place junior individual.
Jr. high wins state track meet BY NICOLE MINIER
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TERRE HAUTE — Churubusco’s junior high track team won both the boys and girls 2018 Indiana Middle School Track and Field State Championships on Saturday. The young Eagles traveled to Terre Haute and came away as champions. The event is organized by the Indiana State Athletic Club since middle school athletics do not have a sanctioning body. The event is in its first year and open to all Indiana sixth-eighth grade track teams. The Eagles sent 18 athletes to compete and had an outstanding showing Aaron Jacquay and Katie Graft came away as individual state champions. Jacquay threw the discus 161 feet, 9 inches — a toss that could have won a sectional title in several area sectionals this season, excluding the North Side Sectional, where fellow Churubusco athlete Brayden Simmons threw over 170 feet. Graft won the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:01.32. Churubusco also had several state runners-up, including Isabella Zuk, Brelle Shearer, Hannah Boersema, Nick Nondorf
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The Churubusco FFA Livestock judging team competed at the Rensselaer Livestock Invitational. The team — from left, Devin Gaff, Maggie Johnson, Mallory Johnson and Myah Bear — placed fourth out of 25 teams. Gaff was fourth as an individual, and Bear was the 14th place individual overall in the senior division.
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and Hunter Bianski. Yuk leapt 15 feet, 3.5 inches in long jump. Shearer cleared 8 feet in pole vault. Boersema finished the 200-meter hurdles with a time of 31.13 seconds, and Bianski tossed the shot put 47 feet, 1 inch. Also placing for Churubusco was Zuk, third in the 200-meter hurdles (31.18); Cara DeBolt placed fourth in pole vault, clearing 6 feet, 6 inches; Nondorf,
fourth in pole vault (8-06); Boersema, fifth in 100-meter hurdles (16.6); Graft, fifth in 1,600-meter run (5:36.75); Devin Clark, sixth in pole vault; Jacquay, sixth in shot put; Dylan Stroder, seventh in pole vault; and Jakob Eminger, eighth in 200-meter hurdles. Other participants included Madison Hosted, Kate Green, Cal Ostrowski, Cullen Blake, Caiden Shively and Isaac Rinker.
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Churubusco Livestock had an a second junior team that did exceptionally well. From left, team members James Earnhart, Delaney Gaff and Remi Earnhart placed third as team. James Earnhart was the fourth-place individual.
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LEMONADE: Participants ranged from age 4 to middle-school-aged FROM PAGE 1
morning to kick-off the event. Several stands were located downtown, as well as in local subdivisions, at the ball parks and school parking lots, in Churubusco, Columbia City and South Whitley. Participants ranged in age from 4 years old to middle-school-age, though the target “market” is second through fifth graders. Local Junior Achievement leaders assisted with the program. Although not part of JA, Lemonade Day shares similar interests of entrepreneurialism. “We decided to partner with Lemonade Day to bring it to Whitley County. It is its own national organization, but it is passionate about entrepreneurialism and so is JA,” said Stacey Dumbacher, of JA of Whitley County. Winners from each northeast Indiana county that participated — Whitley, DeKalb and Allen — will receive
prizes of $300, $200 and $100 based on businesses results and the effectiveness of the branding/ marketing of their stands. Some children chose to donate their profits to an area organization, such as the Whitley County Humane Shelter, others raised money for ADA accessible playground equipment. Some chose to save money for a vacation or new pet. “The goal is for them to do this for a purpose,” said Maureen Shippy, of Whitley County Junior Achievement. Other local organizations participated as well. The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center was a location to pick up Lemonade Day kits to help students prepare for the event. The Whitley County Economic Development Corp. showed its support by posting photos of lemonade stands throughout the county to social media
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Maureen Shippy and Stacey Dumbacher, of Junior Achievement of Whitley County, helped Jenny Reffitt coordinate the Whitley County Lemonade Day activities.
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Dylan Schaefer set up his lemonade stand in the parking lot of St. John Bosco church downtown during its garage sale.
sites. Hundreds of others supported the cause by purchasing lemonade and
other treats offered at stands. Mayor Daniel also
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Holden Hamilton, a student at Northern Heights Elementary School, serves up a glass of lemonade, which was a mixture of lemonade mix and fresh lemons.
posted to his Facebook page, “Bring a pocket full of quarters and a low
blood sugar count, and go support these young entrepreneurs.”
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Carson Duncan, Bentley Duncan, Caroline Dohde and Willow Duncan offered no sugar lemonade, lemonade cookies, dill pickles and brownies at their stand.
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Hanah and Emma Harris enjoy their glasses of lemonade in downtown Columbia City.
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Several lemonade stands were set up on North Chauncey Street in downtown Columbia City, as the city closed a section of the street for the event, which took place near to the downtown Farmers Market.
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SOUTH WHITLEY — Paul Richard Lopshire, 72, of rural South Whitley, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Boyne Falls, Michigan. The funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in the South Whitley Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers preferred memorials are to the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Laura Ross COLUMBIA CITY— Laura L. Ross, 65, of rural Columbia City, died Saturday, May 19, 2018, at her home. Services were held Wednesday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial was in South Park Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Korean War Honor Guard or VFW Post 5582, Columbia City.
Elmira Deal HUNTINGTON — Elmira J. Deal, 98, formerly of Bippus, died Tuesday, May 15, at Norwood Health and Rehabilitation, Huntington. A funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at Smith & Sons Funeral Chapel, South Whitley. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery.
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Ebersole performs in UF choirs Spring Concert CONTRIBUTED FINDLAY, Ohio — Cayla Ebersole, of Columbia City, recently participated in the University of Findlay Concert-Chorale and University Singers
annual spring concert. The “Birds in Spring” repertoire included various choral music about birds and love. Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story” was performed in celebra-
tion of the composer’s 100th birthday. The performance was conducted by SeaHwa Jung, director of choral activites and assistant professor of music at UF.
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Understanding Agriculture – a primer on growing wheat 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 wheat, written especially for non-farmers who may have always wondered about this crop. In Whitley County, as in most of northern Indiana, the predominant crops we grow include corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. Wheat is used for many things, and the first thing that comes to mind for most people is flour. However, it may surprise you to learn that the type of wheat we raise in Indiana, Soft red winter wheat, is not typically used to make bread. According to USDA Economic Research Service, SRW wheat, accounting for 15-20 percent of total production, is grown primarily in States along the Mississippi River and in the Eastern States. Flour produced from milling SRW wheat is used in the United States for cakes, cookies and crackers. Wheat can also be used for livestock feed. Winter wheat is much different than corn or soybeans, in that it is planted in the fall, grows a little, spends the winter in a dormant vegetative state (similar to the grass in your lawn, although lawn grass is a perennial plant), then completes its maturity in early summer. We call these types of plants “winter annuals.” Some common weeds also behave this way, including chickweed, henbit and purple deadnettle. When Hoosiers hear the song, “America the Beautiful,” the phrase, “…amber waves of grain,” certainly comes to mind when seeing a mature wheat field. After wheat is
harvested for the grain, many farmers will bale the leftover straw for livestock bedding (scattered to provide a soft, dry place for animals to sleep), or for use in some feed rations (primarily dairy). Wheat is typically harvested in Indiana JOHN E. near IndepenWOODMANSEE dence Day. Many inputs are required for a successful wheat crop. These include seed, fertilizer, herbicides, and other crop inputs. 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/ Pages/default.aspx. Search for “Purdue Crop Cost & Return Guide.” Just to give you a feel for what farmers face in terms of costs per acre, let’s explore some of the costs outlined in Purdue’s guide, updated March 2018. For average productivity soil for wheat in crop rotation, farmers could spend, on average for one acre: $73 for fertilizer, $44 for seed, $25 for pesticides, $11 for machinery fuel, $18 for machinery repairs, $8 for hauling, $6 for interest on borrowed money, and $9 for insurance and other miscellaneous expenses, for a total of $194 per acre. If we assume the crop yields 76 bushels per acre, and the selling price is $4.30 per bushel, the total revenue for that acre is $327. This leaves $133 per acre for things like cash rent, labor and profit. In the most recent
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Purdue land values survey, average cash rent for average productivity soil in northeast Indiana was $187 per acre. That leaves -$54 per acre, a loss. 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 wheat and store the grain in a bin, or sell to the elevator. Some years, farmers may also have to dry the grain using heat, 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. This time of year, farmers also worry about weather conditions that increase the risk of a disease called Fusarium Head Blight, commonly known as head scab. An on-line FHB Risk assessment tool is available at wheatscab. psu.edu. According to the most recent statistics available, Whitley County harvested 6,700 acres of wheat in 2017, with an average yield of 76.6 bushels per acre. In 2016, Whitley County ranked 8th among Indiana counties in wheat production, harvesting 6,600 acres of wheat at an average yield of 87.1 bu./acre. We have just scratched the surface on what it means to grow wheat. 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.
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Thinking about health Future is bright for Whitley County’s youth New form of e-cigs lures teens despite no proof it’s safe BY GORDON HOPKINS The electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, has been touted – without proof – as a healthier alternative to traditional tobacco products and perhaps even a method of breaking the tobacco habit altogether. Now a new, related product with the brand name JUUL has entered the market and is especially appealing to teens. An e-cigarette, which looks much like a traditional cigarette, heats a liquid to create an aerosol, called “vapor,” that can be inhaled. It is true that many of the toxic chemicals found in tobacco smoke are not present in the “vapor.” However, most e-cigarettes still contain nicotine in addition to some chemicals not necessarily found in tobacco. A Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study published in Environmental Health Perspectives says some chemicals in e-cigarettes are linked to a severe respiratory disorder and that nicotine is still addictive even if it’s delivered in a vapor. Furthermore, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved electronic cigarettes as a safe or effective method to quit smoking. The bottom line is, no study has yet identified the long-term effects of “vaping,” and the belief that it is somehow safer than regular cigarettes may lead users to indulge more than they might otherwise. That includes young people. Keeping cigarettes out of the hands of those below the legal age has always been a problem, and e-cigarettes are no different. However, with the introduction of JUUL, the problem has become significantly more difficult. Most e-cigarettes don’t look like anything
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but an e-cigarette. A JUUL device, on the other hand, looks like an ordinary flash drive, or USB drive, the exact sort of devices students now carry around with schoolwork stored on them. In fact, a JUUL is rechargeable and comes with a USB charger that you can plug into your laptop or charging station. A single JUUL cartridge or pod – the part of the JUUL that contains the nicotine liquid – has about the same amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarettes: roughly about 200 puffs. JUUL is actually a brand name, but “JUULing” quickly entered the teen lexicon. Teens like JUUL because is easier to hide than a pack of cigarettes and produces considerably less telltale smell than tobacco smoke. Additionally, JUUL comes in various non-tobacco flavors such as cool mint, cherry, mango and crème brule. All this, plus the widespread belief that e-cigarettes are “safe,” makes JUUL extremely appealing to teens. JUUL, the company, insists that its product is not marketed to teens, responding to one Tweet from a concerned user on March 28: “We don’t want minors using our product, either. Our mission is eliminating cigarettes by offering existing adult smokers a true alternative.” To date, the government regulates all forms of e-cigarettes far less than it does traditional tobacco products. The best thing parents and school administrators can do to protect young people is to educate them and keep an eye on their habits and behavior. GORDON HOPKINS is an award-winning columnist and feature writer for The Fairbury JournalNews. Prior to that, he worked for several years in the health insurance industry. His latest book is “Nebraska at War: Dispatches from the Home Front and the Front Lines.” You can contact him at gordon.fjn@gmail. com.
cancelled. We are alive and well and will be held on Saturday, June 2, at C&A Tool in Churubusco. The car show donates all the money made to local projects. We donate $1,000 each to both area
Anyone who spent time around Whitley County Saturday morning and afternoon likely encountered one of many lemonade stands scattered across downtown, athletic fields and neighborhoods as part of Lemonade Day. The event, coordinated by local entrepreneur Jenny Reffitt and officials from Junior Achievement of Whitley County, allowed more than 150 children to create their own businesses, lemonade stands.
Students created marketing plans, analyzed budgets and set goals — and these kids were good. One couldn’t walk through downtown Columbia City Saturday morning without purchasing at least one glass of lemonade. Not only did the program allow children the opportunity to learn to work together with fellow classmates and friends, it also shows the community that
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the future is bright for Whitley County, as many children were creative and hard-working in their junior businesses. If this is any indication of how these children will be as adults, what does the future hold for Whitley County? Is one of those lemonade salesman soon to be the next Dick Conrow, building a local business from the
ground up, providing jobs for hundreds of area residents? Only time will tell, but support from the adults in our community is what will continue to foster creative growth. It was encouraging to see the Whitley County Economic Development Corp., Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel and Whitley County Chamber of Commerce, among others, support the youth of our community. To both children and adults: Keep up the good work!
A discussion on truth, tribes and tyranny The fissures continue to appear, the dominant topical one cracking the thin crust of Hawaii’s Big Island. In the human context and the matter BRIAN of whether POLITICAL we can REPORT keep our republic, Brian Howey the breaches forecast trouble, upheaval and, perhaps, cataclysm. The voices we’ve heard over the past several weeks should not be ignored. For Hoosiers, it was Purdue President Mitch Daniels who sounded alarms during his annual commencement address. “The freedoms we take for granted, the ‘blessings of liberty’ of which our Constitution speaks, are the gross exception in history,” Daniels said Friday night in West Lafayette. “Almost all of history has belonged to the tyrants, the warlords, the autocrats, the totalitarians. And tribes always gravitate toward tyrants.” His remarks come two months after Chinese President Xi Jinping changed his country’s constitution leaving him in power indefinitely. On March 4, speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate, President Donald Trump praised Xi, saying, “He’s now president for life. President for life. No, he’s great. And look, he was able to do that. I think it’s great. Maybe we’ll have to give that a shot someday.”
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Daniels’ address Friday night was not specifically aimed at Trump but coming on the heels of Xi’s power grab and Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, the implication was impossible to ignore. Those who were in attendance say that the import of Daniels’ poignant observation held wide sway with a rapt audience. It had a Churchillian resonance with 1930s gravitas. Some 1,500 miles to the south, another Republican, former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, overtly had President Trump in mind, citing “an endless barrage of lies” and a trend toward “alternate realities” that he insists pose a dire threat to U.S. democracy. The greatest threat to American democracy, he said, is “our own willingness to tolerate dishonesty in service of party and in pursuit of power.” “This is bigger than any one person. It’s bigger than any one party,” Bloomberg said after his speech. “How did we go from a president who could not tell a lie to politicians who cannot tell the truth?” And as this column was written, we learned from the president’s financial disclosure that he lied about the payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, while President Trump’s first secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, told graduates at the Virginia Military Institute, “If our leaders seek to conceal the truth, or we as people become accepting of alternative realities that are no longer grounded in facts, then we as American citizens are on a pathway to relinquishing our freedom.” These warnings and
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food banks and give two $1,000 scholarships to Churubusco High School seniors toward their college expenses. We give money to the Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana, along with sponsoring two
families between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The success of the car show depends on the goodwill and participation of our sponsors and car show people. We started off the season
observations are not liberal bellowing, but come from moderate to conservative voices, titans of corporate America who have tapped into our common experience. The contrast to ponder is that if Gov. Holcomb, or Speaker Bosma, or Mayor Tim Neese of Elkhart or Mayor Jim Lienhoop of Columbus lied incessantly about items big and small, they would likely be thrown out of office. Further warnings came from Axios CEO Jim VandeHei, who writes that President Trump has completely taken over the Republican Party. “Reversing one of the basic assumptions of politics, Trump has shown you can radically change a political party’s core beliefs and brand overnight,” VandeHei explains. “Only six years ago, the GOP’s Romney-Ryan ticket was preaching the evils of Russia, the virtue of free trade, the sin of deficits. With no debate and little resistance, Trump has flipped an entire party’s core beliefs.” “Trump was a liberal Democrat and he hijacked conservatism,” VandeHei continued. “The hunger for something different is unmistakable, partly because a big chunk of voters has had it with conventional politics and politicians. No reason another exotic Republican — or third party, or even a surprise Democrat — couldn’t do the same.” Truth in flight, newsrooms in atrophy and institutions crumbling will create the dilemmas confronting our state today with the opioid epidemic the most obvious. Polarization and a lack of substantiated
facts will make solutions harder. “Over these last few years this new self-segregation has taken on a much more worrisome dimension,” Daniels explained to his graduates. “It’s no longer just a matter of Americans not knowing and understanding each other. We’ve seen these clusters deepen, and harden, until separation has led to anger, misunderstanding turned into hostility. At the individual level, it’s a formula for bitterness and negativity. For a self-governing people, it’s poison.” Daniels challenged the graduates: “The grandest challenge for your leadership years may well be to reverse and surmount this threat. Life in a tribe is easy, in all the wrong ways. You don’t have to think. Whatever the tribe thinks is right, whatever the other side thinks is wrong. There’s no real responsibility; just follow what the tribe, and whoever speaks for it, says to do.” Journalists especially ought not have tribes. To this Eagle Scout who swore a fidelity oath and spent a decade working for a newspaper named The Truth (the one publishing in Elkhart, not Moscow), the widespread insensitivity and lack of outrage with which our nation’s top officials glibly operate bring to mind a shaken foundation and prospects of danger at the edge of town. This is no way to keep our republic.
with 38 car show signs. As of this date we are down to 18 signs. When we have to replace these signs it takes money from our charities. If you know of anyone who is taking these signs please ask them to return
the signs. We appreciate all the hard work everyone puts into this show and hope to see you all on June 2. Diane Blessing Churubusco Charity Car and Truck Show Committee
BRIAN HOWEY is publisher of Howey Politics Indiana at www.howeypolitics.com. Find him on Facebook and Twitter @hwypol.
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One year ago The United Way’s Power of the Purse Fundraiser brought in more than $10,000 for the local organization. Whitley County’s three school superintendents gathered for an education forum, put on by the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce. Among top concerns for all three school districts was school funding. For the first time in over 60 years, Columbia City would not have a city pool open on Memorial Day. The city pool was permanently closed due to the need for extensive repairs. A new pool was planned for the following summer. 10 years ago Resident Wayne Yager spoke to the Churubusco Town Council about his concerns with trash in the town. He said too many properties had furniture, brush piles and tires visible to the public. Green Center United Methodist Church celebrated its 100th anniversary with a historical service and hog roast. The Whitley County
KPC NEWS SERVICE The following people were booked into the Whitley County Jail: • Steven Jenkins, 34, of Columbia City, was arrested May 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with invasion of privacy. • Melissa Monroe, 27, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 11 by the Indiana State Police, charged with driving while suspended prior. • David Adkins, 46, of Lima, Ohio, was arrested May 11 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana. • Errand Williams, 54, of Schererville, was arrested May 11 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with intimidation. • Kody Simpkins, 31, of Columbia City, was arrested May 12 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with his second OWI and battery in the presence of a minor. • Anthony Mahan, 54, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 12 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI. • Dennis Kolodziej, was arrested May 13 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Derek Matteson, 27, of Columbia City, was arrested May 15, charged with possession of a narcotic drug, possession of methamphetamine, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of
Senior Center was expanding its dance troop, offering repeat dance steps with Pam Crone and Carol Dalton to help residents learn line dancing. Brad Lemish, a 2004 graduate of Churubusco High School, was selected by Indiana State University to attend a national conference on insurance and risk management. He graduated with bachelor’s degrees in insurance and risk management and business administration at ISU. Junior Mike Hall placed second in the 400 and third in the 200-meter races at the NECC conference meet. Fellow junior Nicole Pippenger was Churubusco’s only conference champ, winning the 300 meter hurdles in 50.29. The teams were preparing for sectionals the following week. 15 years ago Churubusco’s baseball team won its third straight NECC title with a conference record of 10-0 and 19-4 overall. IDEM fined the town of Churubusco $8,500 for sewer plant violations. Churubusco News
a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • George Banks, 45, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 15 by the Indiana State Police, charged with dealing in methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. • Cody Miller, 22, of South Whitley, was arrested May 15 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with invasion of privacy. • Corrigan Behm, 19, of Columbia City, was arrested May 16 by the Indiana State Police, charged with resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and reckless driving. • Benjamin Wagoner, 44, of Columbia City, was arrested May 16 by the Indiana State Police, charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, dealing in marijuana and possession of marijuana. • Cory Graham, 22, of Columbia City, was arrested May 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing in methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. • Ashley Palmer, 32, of Columbia City, was arrested May 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with possession of a controlled substance, theft and criminal recklessness. • Brent Dennison, 46, of Waterloo, was arrested May 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with violation of home
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Editor Viv Sade received eight state awards from the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana. The Whitley County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors presented a service excellence award to Nadean Eldien for 18 years of service. Churubusco placed third at the state academic super bowl competition at the Pike Performing Arts Center. A former Churubusco man was killed in a terrorist attack in the Middle East. Todd Bair was killed in Saudi Arabia and had a wife and two children who resided in England. Lindsey Hively was named the Churubusco News’ Athlete of the Week after clearing 7 feet in pole vault as a freshman. She placed first and earned all-conference honors at the NECC track meet and already qualified for the regional track meet. Sue Lough received the 2003 Friend of the Rotary Award at the annual luncheon at the Eagles Nest Event Center
in Columbia City. She was presented the award by David Martin, president of the Rotary. 25 years ago The Churubusco community gave Churubusco High School graduates more than $22,000 in scholarships, which were presented at the annual awards ceremony. Rezoning was approved for an accessory apartment on Main Street in Churubusco. Churubusco National Honor Society students were honored at a banquet. Those students were: Nancy McCoy, Leslie Green, Sarah Coburn, Todd Patrick, Angie Targgart, Luciana Krawczyk, Laura Owen, Leslie Scheurich, Corinne Wohlford, Beth Boggess, Steave Heaston, Trent Gerig, Rachael Gibson and Leah Heaston. The Whitley County Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary recognized volunteers with a banquet at the El Comedor Restaurant in Columbia City. Dale Frieson was named the new director
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detention. • Andrew Pizzitola, 24, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 16, charged with failure to comply. • Caylie Houlihan, 31, of Leo, was arrested May 16 by the Indiana State Police, charged with dealing in methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine. • Philip Strombert, 23, of Columbia City, was arrested May 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with contempt of court. • Jessica Thomason, 27, of Columbia City, was arrested May 16 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, dealing in marijuana and possession of marijuana. • Tina Lock, 49, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 17 by the Columbia City Police Department, charged with OWI endangering a person and OWI per se. • Henry Schelter, 60, of Fishers, was arrested May 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with OWI, OWI per se, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. • Kalynn Eloph, 28, of Columbia City, was arrested May 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with driving while suspended. • Edmar Perez, 24, of Fort Wayne, was arrested May 17 by the Indiana State Police, charged with OWI. • Timothy Graham II, 27, of Columbia City, was
arrested May 17 by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, charged with dealing in methamphetamine, possession of
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at the Whitley County Hospital. 50 years ago Recommendations for a $1-million-plus building program for Smith-Green Community Schools at Churubusco were presented in a public hearing at the Churubusco High School gymnasium. Dr. Merle Strom and Dr. George Swafford of Ball State University, who completed a study of the Smith-Green corporation, recommended a program of construction which would provide: replacement of the current building with an elementary building, an instructional center for grades 7-12, and a new kitchen and cafeteria. SGCS voted to establish a $1 cumulative building fund levy for SGCS. The levy would be 25 cents higher than the current levy of 75 cents. The Churubusco Town Board planned a hearing to discuss rates for the new sewage service. The town planned to take out a $625,000 bond. Churubusco Area Jaycees, sponsors of the Whitley County Jaycees
Tournament at Eel River Golf Course, reported that some 50 entrants completed the first 18-hole round in spite of poor weather. Everette Zolman was the early leader, scoring 78. Larry Richey was in second and Duane Shady in third. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Herron celebrated the birth of their son, Robert Joseph. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Wilson celebrated the birth of their son, Douglas Troy. A new police officer was added to the Churubusco Police Department, Allan Reeve, 24, from Cromwell. Eight people were elected to the United Way Fund board: Harold Cowan, Mrs. Eugene Lancaster, Marvin Goble, Mrs. Arthur Harley, Charles Holbrook, Merle Goble, Richard Haworth and Randall Jeffery. Sheldon’s IGA sold carrots for 10 cents a pound, green onions for 10 cents a bunch, four cans of corn for 88 cents, a half-gallon of bleach for 19 cents and a pint of half and half for 23 cents.
methamphetamine and maintaining a common nuisance. • Paul Rice, 39, of Columbia City, was
arrested May 17 by the South Whitley Police Department, charged with being a sex offender on school property.
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Whitko students break 200 miles per gallon CONTRIBUTED SOUTH WHITLEY — High school teams from across Indiana, including Whitko High School, met Monday, April 10, at Lucas Oil Raceway Park in Indianapolis to test the mileage limit of vehicles they created. Whitko’s teams placed third and fourth in their divisions. This was the second annual Indiana Super Mileage Engineering Challenge hosted by the Engineering/Technology Educators of Indiana. This event has been going on for 22 years and was formerly known as the IMSTEA Super Mileage Challenge. Nineteen Indiana high schools entered 30 cars in the two classes of competition.
The prototype class allowed teams to choose the engine they used along with making any modifications to that engine with the stipulation that the engine was required to be powered solely by gasoline fuel. The prototype gasoline class was further divided into two divisions based on school enrollment. Division 1 included 3A and 4A schools while Division 2 included 1A and 2A schools. The second class of competition was the developmental class where schools could use alternative fuels or alternative vehicle designs. The students built their own cars under the supervision of a faculty member. The students are responsible for the design and construction of the car and for
FCA trivia contest raises money for school CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Four teams, 17 members in total, competed in Faith Christian Academy’s first trivia contest. FCA students wrote all of the questions. In total, $178 of profit was earned for the school. The following are examples of questions asked in the contest: 1. Preschool: What is Eeyore the donkey’s favorite food? 2. Kindergarten and
first grade: Name the first book Dr. Seuss published. 3. Second and third grades: How many quarts are in a peck? 4. Fourth an fifth grade: What is the fastest creature on earth? 5. Middle school: Which is longer, 1 mile or 1 kilometer? 6. Computer: How many times bigger is a terabyte than a gigabyte? 7. About FCA: What is the name of the resource teacher?
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raising all funds needed for the project. The students learn not only the technical and scientific aspects of building a high-mileage car; they also learn how to work as a
Pictured is Whitko High School’s High Mileage Team with its 2018 Indiana Super Mileage Engineering Challenge prototype division entries. The Whitko High School entries placed third and fourth in their divisions, achieving mileages over 200 miles per gallon. The team members include, front row, from left: Zarek Courtney, Ethan Howard, Jarrett Ocken and Colin Loe. In back are: Trea Arnold, Isaiah Pierce, Cade Bechtold, Ben Reeser and Tanner Orielly. Not pictured are Zach Gardner, Jason Craft, Jackie Werstler and Chase Zorn. Lead advisors were Bryan Sprunger and Jay Ocken.
team and solve complex problems. To be eligible, each school submitted a detailed technical proposal covering all aspects of the design and construction
of the car. The proposal insures that the students are exposed to the scientific principles of high mileage as well as the technology of building the vehicle.
FCA registration is underway CONTRIBUTED COLUMBIA CITY — Faith Christian Academy is now accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. FCA is Whitley County’s only interdenominational Christian school, serving the community since 1991. FCA offers classes from preschool through eighth grade. Class sizes are small, enabling teachers to work closely with and provide individual
instruction to each student. Visit the school’s new website, faithchristacademywc.com, for up-to-date information, to see what’s going and how FCA operates. FCA is located at 1550 E. S.R. 205. With God present in the classroom, dedicated educators, involved parents, smaller class sizes and specialized attention children are given a unique learning experience in Whitley County.
Christian school educators emphasize the worth of every child, and openly share the love of Christ with students. They point students toward the Savior of the world, not away from Him, and teach that God is the ultimate authority for truth, rather than man. Christian schools attempt to inspire loyalty to the church and teach students to love their country and to have respect for civil government. Christian
school education equips students with a Christian foundation and basic academic skills with which to effectively apply themselves to live lives that are useful, productive and purposeful. FCA educators are themselves important role models for students. It has been said: “Ninety percent of what students ultimately retain from their education is what they learn from watching the lives of their teachers.”
Artist’s work selected for Statehouse display
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A grand re-opening at Churubusco’s McDonald’s Churubusco’s McDonald’s owner Dick Littlefield presented a check to Churubusco High School as part of the restaurant’s grand re-opening celebration last month.
CONTRIBUTED INDIANAPOLIS — A Statehouse ceremony honoring Hoosier women artists throughout Indiana featured artwork by Columbia City resident Jodi Sargent. As part of Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s Hoosier Women Artists 2018 initiative, Sargent’s photograph called Spring Rain, was selected to be displayed in Indiana Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch’s office at the Indiana Statehouse for one year. “Jodi is among many talented artists in our community, and I would like to congratulate her on being recognized by the lieutenant governor,” said State Rep. Christopher Judy. “I very much look forward to seeing her photograph displayed in the Statehouse.” The Hoosier Women Artists annual competition celebrated Women’s History Month in March and featured a variety of graphic arts including drawing, painting and photography.
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Local girls advanced to track regional BY NICOLE MINIER
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WHITELY COUNTY — Columbia City placed sixth, Churubusco took eighth and Whitko 10th in sectional track action last week. Several athletes advanced to the regional, placing in the top three. Columbia City competed in the Warsaw Regional, Churubusco was at North Side, and Whitko traveled to Rochester.
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Cassandra Burdge won the high jump for Columbia City, leaping 5 feet, 5 inches and clearing the state qualifying standard of 5 feet, 4.25 inches. Teammate Mackenzie Martin finished eighth. The Lady Eagles’ 3,200-meter relay team of Eden Oddou, Lauren Keller, Brown and Lillian Oddou placed second. Mariah Schaefer took second in pole vault, clearing 9 feet, 6 inches, and teammate Madison Hull finished eighth. Eden Oddou placed fifth in the 800-meter run and Lauren Keller took 11th. Mariah Schaefer came in fifth in the 100-meter hurdles. Macey Hill came in eighth in the 200-meter dash. She also took ninth in the 400 dash behind teammate Gabrielle Fry who finished eighth. Bailie Brown took 11th and Isabel Hunter 14th in the two-mile run. Allyson Willson finished 20th and Shaylynn Trump 22nd in the mile run. Columbia City’s Abigail Chapman and Haley Willson finished 13th and 15th in the 300-meter hurdles, respectively. The 1,600-meter relay team of Fry, Eden Oddou, Lillian Oddou and Hill came in fourth. The Lady Eagles’ 400-meter relay team of Sarah Pepple, Longenbaugh, Emma Coy and Schaefer finished fifth. In long jump, Savanah Simmers finished eighth. Warsaw won the sectional, scoring 167 points compared to Concord’s 93.5. Columbia City
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scored 49 points overall. Other teams that competed in the sectional were Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Northridge, Goshen, Wawasee, NorthWood, Fairfield, Lakeland Christian Academy and Jimtown.
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Churubusco’s Maggie Burita is once again the North Side Sectional pole vault champion, clearing 10 feet and advancing to regional action in Marion. Going with her is the 400-meter relay team of Sierra Przemielewski, Audrey Zeigler, Brien Gross and Meranda Mallot, which placed sixth out of 10 teams. Northrop won the sectional, followed by Carroll in second place. Churubusco placed eighth overall. Other teams in the LOUIS WYATT sectional were Bishop Dwenger, Concordia, Snider, North Side, South Side, Leo and Woodlan.
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Burita also placed 11th in the 800-meter run, followed by Breanna Lehman in 12th. Zeigler finished eight in the 100-meter hurdles and ninth in the 300 hurdles ahead of Heidi Zeigler in 11th. Katelynn Schuman finished 15th in the 400-meter dash, followed by teammate Madeline Richards in 18th. The Lady Eagles’ 1,600-meter relay team finished eighth and the 3,200-meter relay team came in seventh. Chase Gallmeier came in fifth in shot put. Madison Gaff placed fourth in discus and ninth in shot put.
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Carissa Beck placed third in shot put and seventh in discus. Breanna Kerin came in third in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Whitko’s 400-meter relay team of Kristina Slater, Charlotte Cripe, Lauren Hollenbaugh and
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Kerin came in eighth. The 3,200-meter relay team of Jordan Courter, Crystal Bollinger, Olivia Stouder and Holly Hathaway finished ninth. The team’s 1,600-meter relay team of Alison Weeks, Stouder, Jordan Courter and Hathaway also placed ninth. Stouder came in 11th in the 800-meter run. Lizz Fouts took 11th in the 2-mile run.
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in the two-mile run and Wakeman placed 15th. Goshen won its own sectional with 115 points, followed by Elkhart Central with 101.5 points. Concord placed third and Warsaw fourth. Others who competed in the Goshen sectional were NorthWood, Elkhart Memorial, Northridge, Wawasee, Elkhart Christian Academy, Fairfield, Bethany Christian and Jimtown.
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WHITLEY COUNTY — Whitko’s track team placed third, Churubusco fifth and Columbia City fifth in sectional action last week. Whitko traveled to Plymouth, Churubusco competed at Fort Wayne North Side and Columbia City went to Goshen last Thursday. Athletes placing in the top three, along with some others, advance to regionals this Thursday. Columbia City and Whitko compete in the Warsaw regional and Churubusco is at Marion.
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Sam Wood is on track for another state finals appearance in pole vault, clearing 14 feet, 8 inches at last week’s sectional in Fort Wayne to win the sectional crown. Wood surpassed the state qualifying standard of 14-04, and has his sights set on defending his regional title Thursday at Marion. Teammate Brandon Kolvoord is also advancing to the regional after placing fifth with a vault of 13 feet. Churubusco’s throwers put substantial points on the board for the Eagles as well, placing first and second in both shot put and discus to score 36 of Churubusco’s 55 points. “Our throwers finishing 1-2 in both throwing events speaks volumes on how hard they have worked and what great LOUIS WYATT teammates they are,” said head coach Zach Dock. Brayden Simmons won both events, throwing the discus 170 feet even, and the shot put 51 feet, 11.5 inches. Horn placed second in both events, tossing the shot 49 feet, 1 inch, and the discus 149 feet, 4 inches. Overall, the Eagles finished fifth out of 11 teams. Carroll won the sectional with 143 points, followed by Northrop with 104 points. Other teams in the sectional are Concordia, Snider, South Side, Leo, Woodlan, North Side, Bishop Dwenger and Blackhawk Christian.
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Alex Scharpenberg won the high jump with a leap of 6 feet, 4 inches. Noah Judd came in third in the 400-meter dash and teammate Tyler Lane came in 12th. Judd also placed fifth in long jump. The Eagles’ 1,600-meter relay team of Jacob Wigent, Bryce Taylor, Judd, and Doug Hill took third. Liam Hesting finished second in discus with a throw of 148 feet, 1 inch, and placed third in shot put with a toss of 49 feet, 8.5 inches. Cole Meyer took sixth in the 300-meter hurdles and Kendall Smith finished 10th. Bryce Taylor came in fifth in the 800-meter run and Braden Baker took 11th. Jacob Wigent finished seventh in the 110-meter hurdles, and Landon Wakeman placed seventh in the 1,600-meter run. The Eagles’ 3,200-meter relay team of Tyler Lane, Garrett Geiger, Frank Planchon and Nicholas Mills came in eighth. Columbia City’s 400-meter relay squad of Jordan Hale, Zane Stewart, Wigent and Jacob Bolt placed 10th. Bolt also came in eighth in high jump. Nathan Mills took 13th
Finishing tied for fifth is the Eagles’ second best performance in the tough Fort Wayne sectional. Last year, the Eagles came in fourth. “We take a lot of pride in running well here at one of the best sectionals in the state,” Dock said. “It is a great opportunity to compete with the city teams and our kids continue to step up.” Madon Anderson placed seventh in the 110-meter hurdles, scoring two points for ’Busco. Churubusco’s 3,200-meter relay team finished seventh and the 400-meter relay team placed eighth. Sam Keily finished eighth in the 3,200-meter run to score a point for the Eagles. Joey Emenhiser finished 14th in long jump and Eli Lantz took 14th in the 800-meter run. Cody Murphy came in 17th in the 300-meter hurdles. Shawn Prater took 18th in the 400 dash followed by Rickey Duncan in 20th.
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Brayden Simmons heaves the shot put into the pit. Simmons won both the shot put and discus at the North Side sectional.
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Alex Wilson won the 200-meter dash, came in second in the 100-meter dash, and third in long jump, advancing in all three events. Shad Ebbinghouse advances by placing second in both the 110-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles. The Wildcats’ 400-meter relay team of Aiden Bechtold, Zack Freel, Shad Ebbinghouse and Gabe Gaff finished second behind Plymouth. Ronald Patrick took second in pole vault Brett Sickafoose came in seventh in the 1,600-meter run. The 1,600-meter relay team of Aiden Bechtold, Alex Dial, Collin Bross and Ebbinghouse finished fifth. Feel took fourth in high jump and sixth in the 400-meter dash. Cameron Sapp finished fourth in discuss, missing third place by six inches with a throw of 133 feet, 1 inch. Gage Howard came in seventh in the event. In shot put, Chase Castillo placed seventh with a throw of 41 feet and Matthew Farner came in 14th. The Wildcats’ 3,200-meter relay team of Collin Bross,
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Charles French, Logan Busz and Ethan Howard placed seventh. Whitko placed third with 86 points behind Plymouth in first (145 points) and Culver Academies in second (119 points). Others competing in the Plymouth sectional were Bremen, Manchester, Rochester, Tippecanoe Valley, Culver Community, Caston, North Miami and Triton.
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Thursday, May 24 Whitko golf hosts West Noble, 5 p.m. Columbia City golf hosts Wawasee, 5 p.m. Columbia City baseball vs. Leo at Garrett (sectional), 5 p.m. Churubusco softball sectional at Bluffton vs. Adams Central, 5:30 p.m. Potential Whitko softball sectional championship at Oak Hill, 7 p.m. Boys track regionals: Columbia City and Whitko at Warsaw; Churubusco at Indiana Wesleyan
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Potential Churubusco softball championship at Bluffton
Saturday, May 26 Churubusco baseball vs. Bluffton at Adams Central (sectional) Potential Whitko baseball sectional at Wabash, 1 p.m. Potential Columbia City sectional at Garrett, 1 p.m.
Monday, May 28 Potential Churubusco baseball sectional final at Adams Central, 11 a.m. Potential Columbia City baseball sectional final at Garrett, 1 p.m. Potential Whitko baseball sectional at Wabash, 7 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 29 Columbia City golf at Central Noble, 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30 No events scheduled
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Columbia City 22, Wayne 0
FORT WAYNE — Columbia City’s softball team won a blow-out game over Wayne High School on May 15, winning 22-0 in Fort Wayne. After a scoreless first inning, the Lady Eagles scored 13 runs in the second inning, four in the third, fourth in the fourth and one in the fifth, ending the game in five innings by the 10-run rule. Wayne committed seven errors and had three hits, while the Lady Eagles played an errorless game with 20 hits. Brooke Ebersole was the star of the night, winning the game on the mound and hitting a home run. Ebersole struck out four and walked one while giving up no runs and one hit. Delaney Stahl pitched three innings in relief. Ebersole, Bella Ross, Felicity Clawson, Allison Conrad, Jada Conrad and Ciarra Ivy powered the big second inning with RBIs. Ebersole, Ivy and Ross all had home runs in the second inning. Recording multiple hits were Brayden Lickey, Ivy, Conrad and Ebersole. Lickey led Columbia City with four hits in five at bats. Whitko 13, Maconaquah 1
BUNKER HILL — Whitko’s softball team took an easy win over Maconaquah on May 14, 13-1. Both teams scored one run in the first inning. Whitko’s defense didn’t allow another run, while the offense gradually built up its 12-run lead, scoring two runs in the third inning, three in the fourth and seven in the fifth. The Lady Wildcats tallied 13 hits in total, and Maconaquah committed four errors. Ellie Snep earned the win on the mound with seven
strikeouts. At the plate, Emmy Duggins hit a single and a double, Augusta Garr hit a single and a sacrifice bunt, Reannon Hopkins hit a single and a double for a total of four RBIs, Shi Bradley hit a single and a double, Anna Ousley hit a sacrifice bunt, Harley Bradley hit a single and a double, and Madison Smith hit a single. “It was a good team win,” said head coach Michelle Garr.
CC splits double header COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s softball team split a double header with Mishawaka on Saturday, winning a close game one, 5-4, and falling 11-4 in game two. Mishawaka took a 2-0 lead in the first three innings of game one. The Lady Eagles got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the fourth, then took the lead in the fifth, 3-2. Mishawaka took the lead back in the top of the sixth, scoring two runs. In the bottom of the seventh, Bella Ross singled and Naomi Rubrake was the pinch runner. Anna Weigold sent a shot to right center field to score Rubrake from first. Weigold made it to third base and teammates Felicity Clawson and Hailey Urban were both walked, loading the bases. Allison Conrad earned the walkoff hit to score Weigold in the game-winning run. Also scoring for Columbia City in game run were Ciarra Ivy’s two-run home run with Natalee Gawthrop, and Rubrake scored a second time, running for Clawson. Weigold pitched 5.1 innings, giving up one earned run, five hits and no walks while earning two strikeouts. Brooke Ebersole pitched the final 2.2 innings, giving
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up three hits and no walks. Columbia City had a comfortable 4-0 lead in the first four innings of game two, but Mishawaka ran away with the game in the final three innings, scoring 11 unanswered runs to win 11-4. Ebersole led things off in the pitcher’s circle, allowing six hits and four runs over 4.1 innings. Weigold and Delaney Stahl pitched relief for Ebersole. Brayden Lickey went 2 for 3 at the plate to lead the Lady Eagles in hits. Whitko 12, Southwood 2
WABASH — Whitko’s baseball team 10-runned at Southwood May 17, 12-2. The teams shared a tied score of 2-2 in the first inning, but Whitko’s defense held strong through the rest of the game, not allowing another Southwood run while tacking on 10 more of its own. The Lady Wildcats scored two runs in the third inning, five in the fourth and three in the fifth. Ellie Snep struck out five in the final Three Rivers Conference match of the season. Offensively, Snep hit a single and a double. Misha Brandenburg hit a single, Madison Smith hit two doubles, Anna Ousley hit two singles and had a sacrifice bunt and Makayla Berg hit a single. Lexi Hall hit a single, Emmy Duggins had a single and Reannon Hopkins blasted a two-run home run over the fence. Tippecanoe Valley 3, Whitko 1
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko’s softball team lost a low-scoring game to Tippecanoe Valley on May 16, 3-1. Tippy Valley scored three runs in the first inning, and it wasn’t until the seventh frame that Whitko got on the scoreboard with its lone run. Despite the loss, Whitko recorded eight hits to Valley’s seven. Ellie Snep struck out eight batters in the loss. Anna Ousley had a big night at the plate, hitting three singles. Reannon Hopkins hit two singles. Hitting one single apiece were Snep, Misha Brandenburg and Makayla Berg, who also had the Lady Wildcats’ lone RBI. Churubusco 7, Heritage 4
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CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s softball team downed Heritage after taking an early lead on May 14, 7-4. The Lady Eagles scored five runs in the first inning, one in the third and another in the fourth to lead 7-0 before Heritage scored a run in the top of the fifth. The Lady Patriots tacked on three runs in the seventh inning, making the final score 7-4. Heritage had 10 hits to Churubusco’s seven, but committed five errors. Darian Manth led the Lady Eagles offensively, tallying three RBIs with two runs and a hit.
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Abigail Erwin also scored two runs, snagging two hits and one RBI. Also earning hits for Churubusco were Melanie Geiger, Breanna Baughman, Mariah Hosted and Madison Simmons with three. Also recording RBIs were Geiger, Katy Krider and Simmons. Kara Williams pitched seven innings, striking out two and giving up 10 hits. Angola 7, Churubusco 6
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s softball team lost a heartbreaker to Angola on May 15, 7-6, in a back-and-forth game. The Lady Hornets started the game with a run in the first inning, but Churubusco took the lead in the second, scoring two runs. Angola took back the lead in the third inning, scoring two runs to have a 3-2 advantage. Angola pulled ahead further in the top of the fifth with one run, but the Lady Eagles tied the game in the bottom of the fifth with two runs of its own. Angola scored another run in the top of the sixth, but Churubusco took the lead with two more runs in the bottom of the sixth, 6-5. The Lady Hornets came away with the win after scoring two runs in the top of the seventh. Churubusco 20, North Side 12
FORT WAYNE — Churubusco scored 20 runs in its win over Fort Wayne North Side on May 16, 20-12. The Lady Eagles started the game with nine runs in the first inning to lead 9-4. North Side scored at least one run in every inning except the seventh, but Churubusco also had a strong offensive output, putting up three runs in the third, two in the fourth, four in the sixth and two runs in the seventh inning. Central Noble 13, Churubusco 1 CHURUBUSCO — The Lady Eagles’ offense struggled as Central Noble ran away with a 13-1 win over Churubusco in six innings last Thursday.
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Hayley Urban plays in the outfield for Columbia City against Mishawaka.
The Lady Cougars scored two runs in the first inning, four in the second, three in the third and four in the sixth before Churubusco scored its lone run in the sixth.
GOLF CC second at NE8 KENDALLVILLE — Columbia City’s golf team finished second in the Northeast 8 Conference after going undefeated in regular season action against conference opponents. DeKalb won the conference match with a score of 324 and Columbia City was three strokes behind with a 327. Leo finished third, Bellmont fourth, Norwell fifth, East Noble sixth, Huntington North seventh and New Haven eighth. Spencer McCammon scored a 77 to pace the Eagles. McCammon’s score was good enough for fourth place and a spot on the all-conference first-team. Nick Decker was second-team all-conference with a score of 82, tying for eighth. Lawson Hahn
and Wyatt Krider tied for 12th with scores of 84, earning honorable mention placement. Tyler Barnhart rounded off the Eagles with a score of 87, tying for 17th.
Whitko places second in three-way NORTH MANCHESTER — Whitko’s golf team finished second in a three-way match between Manchester and Tippecanoe Valley on May 17. Manchester won the match with a score of 185, Whitko scored a 191 and Tippecanoe Valley struggled with a score of 229. Kaleb Busz led Whitko with a 42. Jonathan Strayer carded a 49. Kylar Brant and Cade Bechtold both carded 50s. Dale Reiff shot a 51. Columbia City 171, DeKalb 172
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s golf team took a one-stroke win over DeKalb in regular-season action at Eagle Glen Golf Course in Columbia City on SEE SPORTS BRIEFS, PAGE 12
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May 15. Spencer McCammon scored an impressive par 36 in the win, however, DeKalb’s Gabe Scheuk was the match medalist with a one-under 35. Nick Decker scored a 43, Wyatt Krider shot a 45 and Tyler Barnhart carded a 47. Lawson Hahn finished the match in 53 strokes. In junior varsity action, Columbia City lost by three strokes, 194-197. The JV squad was led by Evan Hochstetler and Cameron Hall who each scored 45s. Michael Johnson scored a 52 and Nick Hull shot a 55. Other scorers for Columbia City were Telly Varga with a 64 and Cameron Smith with a 69. Bishop Dwenger 145, Columbia City 165
FORT WAYNE — Columbia City’s golf team lost to a stellar Bishop Dwenger squad on May 14, 145-165, at Coyote Creek Golf Course in Fort Wayne. “It was a good outing for us, going on the road and taking on the fourth-ranked team in the state,” said head coach Andrew Thompson. “It was a great opportunity for us to play them.” The Eagles added the match to their schedule after missing out on an invitational early in the season, due to weather. Columbia City has never played Dwenger in a dual match, and performed well,
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Columbia City’s Dalton Bell scores the Eagles’ lone run against Bishop Dwenger in the second game of a double header Saturday.
scoring its lowest team score of the season for nine holes. Spencer McCammon shot a 39, followed by Nick Decker, Evan Hochstetler and Wyatt Krider, each with 42s. Lawson Hahn carded a 44 and Tyler Barnhart scored a 47. Dwenger had two players who scored 35s, Logan Ryan and Danny Kimes, as co-medalists. The junior varsity squad also took a loss, 174-238. The JV was led by Nick Hull with a 55 and Michael Johnson with a 57. Cameron Smith shot a 60 and Telly Varga rounded off the Eagles with a 66. Canterbury 147, Churubusco 187
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s golf team fell to a strong Canterbury squad on May 14, 147-187, at Eel River Golf Course. The Eagles were led by Wyatt Johnson and Cole
Hart, who each scored 43s. Taylan Yontz shot a 50 and Jaymin Longardner scored a 51. Tyler Miller ended his round in 53 strokes. Canterbury was led by Arnie Law, who scored a one-under 34 in the par 35 course.
TENNIS
Wawasee 5, Whitko 0
WARSAW — Whitko’s tennis team fell to Wawasee in sectional action at Warsaw, ending its season with a 6-10 record, 3-5 in the Three Rivers Conference. Wawasee 4, Whitko 1
SYRACUSE — Whitko’s tennis team lost its last regular season match to Wawasee on May 14, in the same week the Lady Wildcats faced Wawasee in sectional action at Warsaw. Winning for the Wildcats was junior Kayla Schipper at No. 3 singles, 6-0, 3-6, 6-1.
BASEBALL
Bishop Dwenger 11, Columbia City 1
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Bella Ross talks to the first base coach after earning a hit and getting on base.
COLUMBIA CITY — Bishop Dwenger took an early lead to run away with an 11-1 win over Columbia City Saturday, Dalton Bell scored the Eagles’ lone run in the bottom of the fifth inning to extend the game by another half-inning, preventing the 10-run rule. Dwenger scored four runs in the first inning, one in the second, one in the third and fourth in the fifth before Bell’s run. Columbia City recorded six hits to Dwenger’s nine. Tanner Clark led the Eagles in hits with two. Others recording hits were
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Ciarra Ivy, left, runs back to the dugout from the outfield after catching a pop fly.
Bell, Lee, Zach Lonsbury and Urban. Lonsbury pitched two innings, striking out one and giving up four hits. Lomont pitched 3.1 innings, striking out two and giving up five hits, and Markins pitched part of one inning with no remarks. Bishop Dwenger 6, Columbia City 3
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City fell 6-3 in game one of its double header against Bishop Dwenger Saturday. The game was tied at one in the first inning, but Dwenger scored five unanswered runs in the third and fourth innings to take a 6-1 lead. The Eagles didn’t score again until the bottom of the sixth inning, narrowing Dwenger’s lead to three. Scoring runs for Columbia City were C. Harris, Tanner Clark and Bryce Martin. All three also recorded hits, as well as M. Nodine and T. Lomont. J. Lee had the team’s lone RBI. Lee pitched seven innings, striking out three and giving up eight hits. Columbia City totaled five hits. Bluffton 11, Whitko 4
BLUFFTON — Whitko dropped an away game to Bluffton on May 17, 11-4. Bluffton scored four runs before the Wildcats got on the scoreboard in the fifth inning. By then, Bluffton’s lead was out of reach, as it scored seven more runs in the final innings to take the win. Austin Hollowell took the loss on the mound. The Wildcats were led offensively by Kyle Knutson and Spencer Sroufe, who both had two hits. Bluffton recorded 14 hits to Whitko’s seven. Tippecanoe Valley 10, Whitko 10
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko fell in a 10-run game to Tippecanoe Valley May 16, 10-0. Tippy Valley scored one run in the first inning, fourth in the second, three in the third and four in the fourth while not allowing Whitko the opportunity to score.
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Brayden Lickey waits for the next pitch while fielding for Columbia City.
River West took the loss on the mound for the Wildcats. Clayton Ebbinghouse had the lone hit for Whitko. Angola 20, Columbia City 4
COLUMBIA CITY — Angola took an early lead en route to a 20-4 win over Columbia City on May 16. The Hornets scored eight runs in the first three innings. The Eagles scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth, but Angola answered by scoring five runs in the top of the fifth. Columbia City scored its last run in the bottom of the fifth, then Angola tacked on seven more runs in the final inning to seal the win. Angola tallied 18d hits to Columbia City’s two. The Eagles had seven errors. Bryce Martin pitched 4.1 innings, striking out three and giving up 11 hits. L. Markins pitched 2.2 innings, striking out two and giving up seven hits. Austin Heiden, B. Schaper, M. Nodine and Zach Lonsbury scored runs for the Eagles. Shaper led the team in hits with two and also had an RBI. Zach Platt
recorded Columbia City’s other RBI. Maconaquah 14, Whitko 2
BUNKER HILL — Whitko’s baseball team dropped a five-inning game to Maconaquah on May 14, 14-2, after their opponents scored 10 runs in the fourth inning. Maconaquah scored four runs in the second. Whitko answered with two runs in the third inning, but their opponents went on their fourth-inning scoring barrage to win 14-2. Maconaquah tallied 12 hits to Whitko’s three. Zakk Neer took the loss on the mound for Whitko, pitching 4.1 innings, allowing eight earned runs, four strikeouts and three walks. Mason Lehman led Whitko offensively, going 1 for 1 with a walk, a double and two RBIs. River West was 1 for 2 with a run scored and a walk. Evan Wilson was 1 for 3 with a run scored. Austin Hollowell was 1 for 2 and was hit by a pitch. SEE SPORTS BRIEFS, PAGE 16
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Community Calendar 23. May
• 3rd Annual Garden Stroll and Song: The Churubusco Elementary Courtyard Club and Churubusco Chimers will combine two award-winning programs for the 3rd Annual Garden Stroll and Song. The public is invited to a guided tour through the courtyard, which will feature areas created and maintained by the club. The Churubusco Chimers will be playing their music at the end of the courtyard tour for the enjoyment of guests. The tour is open 2-3 p.m. to parents, other family members and community guests. Park in the back lot and enter through door 23. • 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.
24. May
Eagle Garden: The service for Churubusco Elementary School’s Eagle Garden is 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle Garden. If there is rain, the service will be held in the Churubusco Jr.-Sr. High School commons.
25. May
• CHS Senior Awards Program: The Churubusco High School Senior Awards Program will be held in the auditorium, 1-3 p.m. • 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.
26. May
• 4-H Garage Sale and Craft Bazaar: The Whitley County Junior Leaders are hosting a Garage Sale and Craft Bazaar at the Whitley County 4-H Center, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., to raise money for new project display equipment for the 4-H Center. All proceeds from the space rentals and concessions during the event will go toward the purchase of the new equipment. • Memorial Day BBQ: The Churubusco Lions Club’s annual Memorial Day BBQ by Nelson’s in the Sav-U-Mor parking lot, 10 a.m. until sold out. A half slab of ribs is $8 and a chicken half is $6.50. Purchase five to nine chicken halves for $6 apiece. Ten or more chicken halves are $5.50 apiece. The Lions Club will also be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids. Drive-up is available. • Vintage Market special day: The Vintage Antique Marketplace will have a variety of vendors set up outside the Marketplace. Ziffles, Whip and Chill and the Church Cafe will be ready for hungry shoppers. There will be items such as antiques, farmhouse furniture and decor, as well as fun activities for children. The marketplace is located at 202 N. Chauncey St., Columbia City.
27. May
• Steve Haskins at New Life Fellowship: Steve Haskins, of White Horse Ministries, will speak at the morning service at New Life Fellowship, 204 S. Oak St., Columbia City. He will be sharing about his unique ministry to motorcycle riders.
28. May
• Memorial Day Service: The annual Memorial Day Service at Eel River Cemetery is at 11 a.m. and is hosted by the VFW Post 3846 and American Legion Post 157. The ceremony is to honor service members who died while serving our country to protect our freedoms. All are encouraged to attend to pay homage to those who have given all in defense of our liberties. Following the ceremony, a luncheon will be held at American Legion Post 157,
115 S. Main St., beginning at noon. The American Legion will be providing sandwiches, everyone is invited to attend the luncheon, but asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share.
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
• Churubusco Football Camp: Register by May 31 and only pay $30 for Churubusco High School’s youth football camp. The cost after May 31 is $40, which includes a T-shirt. Students in grades 1-5 will play without pads. Athletes in grades 6-8 should bring formed mouthpieces and equipment will be issued. The camp takes place at Churubusco High School. The cost is $20 for each additional camper in a family. • The Pond and Wildlife Management Twilight 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. • CUMC Rummage Sale: The Churubusco United Methodist Church’s Rummage Sale is May 31-June 2 at the Church, 750 N. Main St. The sale is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 31 and June 1 and 9 a.m.-noon June 2. There will be a bake sale at 9 a.m. May 31 until gone.
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. • 8th Annual Churubusco Charity Car and Truck Show: The annual event will be held in the C&A Tool & Engineering lot, 4100 N. U.S. 33, Churubusco. Registraiton is 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Judging is 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., and awards are at 3 p.m. Pre-registration is $15 before May 20. Registration is $20 on the day of the show. For more information, contact Sherrie Brady at 460-0489 or Dennis Brady at 246-3417.
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 grades 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.
9. June
• Tinkam’s Trail 5K Run-Walk & Breakfast: Camp Whitley’s Annual Tinkham’s Trail 5K Run Walk and Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. at Camp Whitley, 4305 W. Camp Whitley Road, Columbia City. The entry fee is $20 or $50 maximum per family and includes a T-shirt and pancake/sausage breakfast. Registration is from 7-7:45 a.m. Age groups for the 5K are 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. There will be awards for the top male and top female and top three in each age group. Contact Brian Bills for more information, bvbills@outlook. com.
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14 June
B.A.B.E. Miniature Golf Outing: The annual miniature golf outing to support B.A.B.E. of Whitley County will be held at Paige’s Crossing in Columbia City. The event is the only miniature golf outing in Northeast Indiana. There is a morning and afternoon tournament, and new this year is a teen flight for teens ages 13-17 for a reduced rate. All proceeds benefit B.A.B.E, which helps growing families with baby supplies such as diapers, wipes and clothing, as well as larger items such as strollers and carseats. Team registration is $120 per team, which includes 18 holes of mini golf and lunch. For more information, visit babewc.org/babegolf. • WCARC planning meeting: The Whitley County Amateur Radio Club will host a meting a 6 p.m. to plan for the Amateur Radio Field Day, which is June 23-24. All meetings are open to the public.
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. • Anytime Fitness 5K: The Anytime Fitness 5K is part of the Churubusco Turtle Days Festival. Register at runsignup.com.
20. June
• VBS at New Life Fellowship: Vacation Bible School at New Life Fellowship Church, 204 S. Oak St., Columbia City, is June 20-24. There will be four fun-filled days of music, crafts, Bible stories, puppets and snacks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. That Sunday morning at 10 a.m. there will be a special VBS service, followed by a cookout on the church grounds for the parents.
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.
24. June
• ARRL Field Day: The Whitley County Amateur Radio Club will participate in the annual ARRL Field Day, the most popular on-the-air event held annually in the U.S. and Canada. On the fourth weekend of June each year, 35,000 radio amateurs gather with their clubs to operate from remote locations. The event is to practice emergency response capabilities. The event will be held at the Whitley County 4-H Fairgrounds. There will be a picnic, campout, informal contest and several radios on-hand.
25. June
• Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church: VBS is open to all children ages 3-6. It will be held at St. Johns, 2465 W. Keiser Road, 6-8:30 p.m., June 25-29. There will be supper each evening as well as storytelling, singing, crafts, games and snacks.
26. June
Old Settlers Day Festival: The Old Settlers Day Festival is June 26-30 in downtown Columbia City, and includes many events, such as concerts, food and the midway on Van Buren Street.
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Old Settlers American Legion Parade: The American Legion Parade begins at 6 p.m. and runs along Main Street, from North Street to Ellsworth Street.
• The Churubusco Lions Club: meets every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Papa’s Place at 6:30 p.m. • The Whitley County Farmers Market: is every Saturday from May through October, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on the Whitley County Courthouse Square. Meet local farmers and artisans for homegrown, homemade products. There are over 50 vendors, local produce, plants and local artists.
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SPORTS BRIEFS: Continued FROM PAGE 12 Norwell 10, Columbia City 5
COLUMBIA CITY — Despite having the lead for the first two innings, Columbia City’s baseball team fell to Northeast 8 Conference foe Norwell on May 15, 10-5. The Eagles scored a run in the opening inning and held Norwell scoreless until the top of the third, when the Knights put three runs on the board. Columbia City answered by scoring a run in the bottom of the third to make the score 3-2. The Knights scored seven runs in the top of the fifth. The Eagles narrowed Norwell’s lead by scoring three runs in the bottom of the fifth, making the final score 10-5. Norwell recorded 10 hits to Columbia City’s eight. The Eagles had six errors. Tanner Clark pitched five innings, striking out one and giving up nine hits. T. Lomont pitched two innings, striking out one and giving up one hit. Clark led the Eagles offensively, going 3 for 4 at the plate with three RBIs and one run. B. Roberts went 2 for 2 at the plate, scoring one run. B. Schaper scored two runs for the Eagles and had one hit. Also scoring for Columbia City was C. Harris. Bryce Martin had another RBI for the Eagles. Also recording hits were Martin and Harris.
Prairie Heights 16, Whitko 6
SOUTH WHITLEY — Whtiko’s baseball team fell to Prairie Heights Saturday in game one of a double header, 16-6. Whitko jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the first quarter. Prairie Heights tied the game at 6 in the second inning, then went on to score 10 unanswered runs to win the game in five innings. Prairie Heights tallied 17 hits on the game, and Whitko had 13. Both teams had two errors. Zakk Neer took the loss on the mound for Whitko. Mason Lehman led the Wildcats at the plate, going 3 for 3 with two doubles and two RBIs. Evan Wilson, Austin Hollowell and Spencer Sroufe each added two hits.
Churubusco 10, Central Noble 7
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s baseball team picked up a competitive win over Central Noble after a strong fifth inning. Both teams scored two runs in the first inning, and Central Noble took the lead in the fourth frame, scoring one run to lead 3-2. The Eagles went on a scoring barrage in the fifth, adding seven runs, and another run in the sixth to lead 10-3 going into the final inning. Central Noble scored four runs in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Churubusco’s lead. The Eagles tallied 13 hits
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Columbia City coaches and players look on as the Lady Eagles defend their lead against Mishawaka.
to Central Noble’s seven, and had five errors. Mason Goniwicha led the Eagles in hits with three. Issac Smith tallied three RBIs and Brenden Hilkey had two. Parker Curry pitched 6.1 innings, throwing 22 first pitch strikes and striking out seven. Central Noble’s Kole Forker pitched 4.1 innings, striking out three.
Lakeland 10, Churubusco 0
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s baseball team was stymied by Lakeland on May 16, losing 10-0. Neither team scored in the first two innings. Lakeland put a run on the board in the third inning, then went on to score two runs in the fourth, three in the fifth and four in the seventh. Churubusco had two hits to Lakeland’s 14. The Eagles recorded two errors. Blake Trostel pitched 4 innings, striking out three. Tanner Gill pitched the remaining innings, striking out two.
Angola 6, Churubusco 1
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Treyton Lomont pitches against Bishop Dwenger.
CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco’s offense struggled to get started against Angola, going scoreless until the seventh inning in the Eagles’ 6-1 loss to Angola on May 15. The Hornets scored one run in the third inning, four in the sixth and one in the seventh. The Hornets had 10 hits to Churubusco’s five. The Eagles had six errors. Josh Bear led the team in hits with two. Jake Fulk pitched six innings, striking out two.
Issac Smith pitched one inning and struck out one batter.
Woodlan 10, Churubusco 0
WOODBURN — Churubusco traveled to Woodlan and lost 10-0 on May 14. The Eagles recorded only one hit on the game, while Woodlan had 10 hits. The Warriors scored one run in the first inning, five in the second, one in the third, two in the fourth and one in the fifth in the game that ended early by the 10-run rule. Tanner Gill pitched 2.1 innings, striking out one and throwing 10 first pitch strikes. Gabe Richards pitched 1.2 innings with one strike out.
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Bishop Dwenger 23, Columbia City 4
FORT WAYNE — Bishop Dwenger jumped out to a large lead in the first two innings, scoring 21 runs, on its way to a 23-4 win over Columbia City May 19. The Eagles scored two runs in the third and two in the fifth, but committed eight errors. P. Henschen led the Eagles earning two hits and two runs. Ivan Smith had one run and J. Ianucilli added another. Tallying hits were Smith, Ianucilli, A. Huston, S. Singh and Z. Martin. Huston led the team in RBIs with two, and Ianucilli had an RBI as well. Ianucilli pitched 2.1 innings, striking out two and tallying six hits. Hunter pitched part of one inning, striking out two and giving up four hits, and Henschen pitched one inning, striking
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The Columbia City High School girls tennis team held a St. Jude’s fundraiser May 15 at DeVol Field. The event originally was scheduled for the May 14 game against Central Noble, which was cancelled. Even so, the team was able to get the word out to family and friends to reach its goal of $500 for the kids and families of St. Jude’s Research Hospital by selling hot dogs and raffle tickets. All enjoyed an evening of pick-up games with parents and food. Pictured at left is event organizer Hannah Behm and fellow senior Jayma Acres holding the goal poster.
out one and giving up one hit.
Bishop Dwenger 18, Columbia City 2
FORT WAYNE — Columbia City took a 2-1 lead in the first inning but couldn’t maintain against a difficult Bishop Dwenger squad, falling 18-2 in a five-inning game in Fort Wayne on May 19. Dwenger scored seven runs in the second inning and 10 in the fourth to run away with the win. Dwenger tallied 15 hits to Columbia City’s four, and the Eagles committed nine errors. Ivan Smith pitched 3.1 innings, striking out four and giving up 12 hits. A. Huston pitched part of one inning, striking out two and giving up three hits. Smith and B. Roy scored the team’s runs. Both also tallied one hit apiece, along with P. Henschen and A. Hunter. Hunter had two RBIs.
Concordia 24, Columbia City 6
COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City’s junior varsity baseball squad fell to Concordia 24-6 on May 14 in a five-inning game. Columbia City started the game with a 3-0 lead in the first inning. Both
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Brayden Lickey gets a high-five from head coach Dan Weigold after scoring a run.
teams scored two runs in the second inning, making the score 5-2, but It was all Concordia from there. The Cadets scored nine runs in the third inning and two in the fourth, mounting a 13-5 lead before Columbia City scored one last run in the bottom of the fourth. Concordia then tacked on another 11 runs to the score, leading to the 24-6 win. The Cadets had 14 hits compared to Columbia City’s four, and the Eagles recorded three errors. Columbia City used four pitchers in the game. T. Urban pitched two innings, walking five and giving up three hits. L. Markins pitched two innings, striking out three, walking two and giving up four hits. T. Ebersole pitched a partial inning, walking three and giving up four hits. C. Smith pitched one inning, walking one and giving up three hits. Ivan Smith scored three runs for Columbia City. P. Henschen and Markins each scored a run as well, and led the team in RBIs with two apiece. Markins led Columbia City with two hits.
Northrop 8, Columbia City 2
FORT WAYNE — Columbia City’s junior varsity baseball team fell to Northrop in Fort Wayne on May 11, 8-2. Both teams were scoreless in the first inning. Northrop scored one run in the second frame and two in the third inning before Columbia City got on the scoreboard in the top of the fourth, with P. Henschen and A. Hunter scoring runs. Northrop scored five more unanswered runs to win the game. Hunter had the team’s lone RBI. C. Smith had a hit, along with Hunter. Ivan Smith pitched five innings, striking out six batters and giving up six hits. C. Smith pitched one inning.