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Using genuine horse power BY JEFF JONES jjones@kpcmedia.com BUTLER — New Hampshire native Alex McNeil has criss-crossed the U.S. and Canada many times in many ways — by car, by motorcycle and by bicycle. While folks from around the globe descended upon DeKalb County last week to show their appreciation for horsepower, McNeil’s latest trek demonstrates the genuine form of horse power. McNeil, 36, and “Pepper,” his five-year-old Tennessee walking horse, paused for about an hour in Butler Friday, long enough for McNeil to stretch his legs and grab a bite to eat. The pair left Brookings, Ore. in mid-March. Their journey will end Oct. 4 in New Hampshire. It has to, because McNeil’s sister is getting married the following day. McNeil has lived in Washington and Montana the past 15 years, where he has worked as a guide for hiking and river raft trips, as a carpenter and commercial fisherman. “I’ve traveled other ways. I kind of wanted to strip it down to the basics, and traveling by horse is pretty basic,” McNeil stated. “I’ve enjoyed the feeling of kind of going back in time a little bit. When you’re out in the desert or up in the mountains with a horse, it’s very streamlined,” he said. “It’s all about finding food and water for the horse. Your priorities change from when you’re on a bicycle or walking. “Your whole day is built around finding the resources for the horse, so when we

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Man and horse are traveling across the U.S. were going through the desert, we were going from water source to water source,” McNeil explained. “We had to detour at times to get to water. “If it’s me, I can survive a day or two without water, but (Pepper) crashes. She needs the water.” Their journey began in Brookings — about 10 miles north of the California-Oregon border, with McNeil on horseback. McNeil chose that departure point because of the time of year, terrain and weather conditions. Further south, they would have had to traverse tall mountains; further north, they would have endured heavy snow. Even at that, for about the first week, snow came up to Pepper’s chest at times, McNeil said. In the high desert areas of Oregon, towns and precious water are often 70-80 miles apart or more, he explained. “What got us through one time was this little mud puddle alongside of a culvert,” McNeil said. McNeil traveled 1,700 miles by horseback through Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Nebraska, where he procured a two-wheel cart. Since

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New Hampshire native Alex McNeil places the bridle around Pepper’s head as they prepare to depart Butler Friday afternoon. The pair are making a cross-country trek from Oregon to New Hampshire. then, they have traveled by cart another 1,000 miles or so, and will continue this way into Pennsylvania. The rest of the trip will be on horseback. Using the cart, they travel six days a week, covering 30-35 miles per day, he

explained. By horseback, they cover 20-25 miles, with McNeil riding four days on, one day off. Depending on the mode of travel and availability of water, they cover about ➤ Horse power, Page 8

Family receives keys to home

Pickle festival moving to July ST. JOE — Organizers of the St. Joe Pickle Festival have announced the 2014 event will take place July 24-26. The change is being made to avoid conflicts with the start of the school year, according to a release from the pickle festival committee. Many festival events take place at Riverdale Elementary School.

Eastside to present distracted driving program BUTLER — Eastside High School will present a distracted driving convocation for students in grades 10-12 throughout the day Wednesday. The program is designed to send an anti-distracted driving message to students that won’t be forgotten.

Two railroad crossings closed for repairs BUTLER — Two Norfolk Southern railroad crossings are closed for repairs, according to DeKalb County Central Communications. The affected crossings are at C.R. 75 and U.S. 6 and C.R. 53 and U.S. 6. The crossings are expected to be closed for approximately 10 days.

Veterans’ questions to be addressed BUTLER — DeKalb County veterans’ service officer Brian Lamm will visit American Legion Post 202, 118 N. Broadway, from 6-8 p.m., the second Monday of every month to answer questions regarding benefits and issues. This is open to any area veteran or widow of a veteran.

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Habitat for Humanity executive director Duane Gundy, right, presents the keys to Butler residents Nathan and Summer Kaiser and their children, Lilly, Autum and Leary Sunday afternoon.

BY JEFF JONES jjones@kpcmedia.com BUTLER — Young Autum Kaiser didn’t let a sore throat curb her enthusiasm for her new home. “This is the most awesomemous house ever,” she chirped as she, her sister Lilly and brother Leary ran from room to room and tried out the doorbell Sunday afternoon. When asked why their new home — at 401 W. Depot St. — deserved such accolades, she said, “Because it has all the stuff we like.” The highlight of the intimate dedication ceremony occurred when Habitat for Humanity executive director Duane Gundy presented the keys to Autum’s parents, Nathan and Summer Kaiser. “Oh gosh, I’d like to move everything ahead a month so I don’t have to move everything,” Summer Kaiser said with a laugh. “It’s nice that it’s finally over. It’s been very stressful.” During the ceremony, she admitted to having a couple of ➤ Family, Page 8

Riverdale welcomes five new teachers BY JEFF JONES jjones@kpcmedia.com ST. JOE — Riverdale Elementary School welcomed five teachers to its faculty to start the 2013-2014 school year. Taryn Buchs will teach kindergarten. Katherine Short teaches first grade. Jenna Yoder teaches third grade. Julie Yoder teaches fifth grade. Ryan Spiess teaches sixth grade. Teachers will be profiled in alphabetical order. Stories about new teachers at Butler Elementary and Eastside Junior-Senior High School will appear in future editions. Taryn Buchs calls Waterloo home. She graduated in 2012 from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration on kindergarten and primary education. “I have always known from a young age that I wanted to be a teacher,” Buchs said. “I have enjoyed getting involved with the district through substitute teaching, and I am excited to become a part of DeKalb Eastern.” Before coming to DeKalb Eastern, Buchs spent six weeks as a substitute teacher at Waterloo Elementary School. She is cheerleading coach at Angola Middle School and enjoys making scrapbooks, crafts and spending time with friends and family.

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Riverdale Elementary School welcomed these new teachers for the start of the 2013-2014 school year. From left, are Taryn Buchs, Katherine Short, Ryan Spiess, Julie Yoder and Jenna Yoder. “I enjoy spending my days learning with the kids and watching my students progress into young readers.” Katherine Short, who also goes by Kacee, is from Fort Wayne. She is an Indiana Purdue University at Fort Wayne graduate, with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Before coming to DeKalb

Eastern, Short was a preschool teacher and director, and also taught kindergarten, first- and second-grade students. She also has experience in giving children horseback riding lessons, “and I loved seeing them meet their goals.” As a teacher, “I enjoy seeing each student’s academic growth, big or small,” Short said. “DeKalb

Eastern is a district that truly cares about all students.” Short and husband Travis have three children. In her spare time, Short enjoys spending time outdoors, riding horses and coaching swimming. Ryan Spiess comes from Waterloo. He attended Manchester ➤ Teachers, Page 8

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CAMPUS NEWS Local students named to dean’s list at Purdue University WEST LAFAYETTE — Several local students were named to the dean’s list during the 2013 spring semester at Purdue University. To achieve this honor, students must accumulate at least a 3.0 semester grade-point average and at least 3.5 cumulative GPA while being enrolled for 12 credit hours or more. Butler: Hannah Bercot, Zach Dohner, Mary Graber, Derrek Staley and Timothy Yoder. Spencerville: Ryan Kem, Mikhaila Lichtenberger, Stephen Mussmann, Dara Plank, Zachary Werling and Corey Yoder.

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Courtney Hedges of Spencerville and Samuel Weingartner of St. Joe plan to be married Saturday at the Auburn Church of Christ. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Christopher and Dana Hedges of Spencerville. She is employed at IQ Meats. The groom-to-be is the son of Daniel and Rachel Weingartner of St. Joe. He works at the family business, All Glass LLC, and attends Ivy Tech, where he is pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.

Katie Knott of LaOtto and Nathan Decker of Fort Wayne plan to marry Sept. 28 at Heartland Church of Fort Wayne. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Rob and Becky Knott of LaOtto. She attended New American Youth Conservatory, Fort Wayne, and graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a bachelor’s degree in communication arts and graphic design. She is employed as a creative marketing assistant at Cinda b of Fort Wayne. Her fiance is the son of Marie Decker of Fort Wayne and Mark Decker of Noblesville. He attended Eastside High School and graduated from the University of Saint Francis with a bachelor’s degree in music technology with a minor in marketing. He is employed as a pro audio assistant category manager at Sweetwater Sound, Fort Wayne.

AREA DEATHS Jack Randinelli AUBURN — John A. “Jack” Randinelli, 74, of Auburn, died Sept. 1, 2013, at DeKalb Health hospital, Auburn. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, in the Auburn Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Lyle Ewing officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, with members of the U.S. Army and American Legion Post 97 of Auburn conducting graveside military honors. Calling is from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn, and one hour prior to services

Thursday at the church. Memorials are to the DeKalb County Community Foundation, to the Randinelli Family Instrumental Music Scholarship, ACD Festival Automotive Scholarship Endowment Fund, Auburn Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund or the Eckhart Public Library Endowment Fund.

Bess Miller AUBURN — Bess E. Miller, 84, of Auburn, died Aug. 30, 2013, at Betz Nursing Home, Auburn. Services will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St.,

Auburn. Burial will be in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett. Calling is from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, Sept. 3, and from 10-10:45 a.m. Wednesday prior to services. Memorials are to the Alzheimer’s unit at Betz Nursing Home or Riley Children’s Hospital.

Virginia Buttermore GARRETT — Virginia Ruth Buttermore, 75, of Garrett, died Aug. 29, 2013, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Garrett. Survivors include Butler residents.

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Police make arrests • Jessica Lynch, 30, of the 200 block of John Street, Butler, was arrested Aug. 26 by LaGrange County police on a warrant charging her with contempt of court. No further information was provided. • Richard Bollenbacher, 40, of the Northcrest Court, Butler, was arrested at 8:32 p.m.

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WEST LAFAYETTE — Gail Hook of Butler earned a Bachelor of Science during commencement exercises following the 2013 spring semester at Purdue University.

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AUBURN — The following marriage licenses have been granted in DeKalb County. Derik Andrew McDaniel, 23, Vista, Calif. and Amy Michelle Crowl, 22, Vista, Services took place Calif. Saturday in Feller & Clark Rosario Nunez, 35, Funeral Home, Auburn, Merritt Island, Fla. and with Rev. Gary Dilley Teresa Marie Alleshouse, officiating. Burial was in 31, Merritt Island, Fla. Corunna Cemetery. David Derron Rogan, Memorials are to the 26, Garrett and Sharonda American Cancer Society Michelle Eaton, 31, or Norris Chapel United Garrett. Methodist Church. Phillip Andrew Knodel, 26, Auburn and Hannah Anna Fluke Michelle Fodrey, 21, Fort Wayne. CORUNNA — Anna Daniel Saia Moeloa, Marie Fluke, 53, of Corunna, 28, Garrett and Jaime Leah died Aug. 27, 2013. Gingerich, 25, Garrett. Services took place Michael Lovon Souder, Friday in Feller & Clark 26, Auburn and Amber Funeral Home, Waterloo. Louise Sorg, 28, Auburn. Burial was in Christian Jack Dewayne Wicker, Union Cemetery, Garrett. 33, Garrett and Audrey Memorials are to the Allison Bendel, 29, Garrett. American Cancer Society. Craig Edward Steury, 32, Spencerville and Jessica Anne Watson, 25, Spencerville. Jeremy Allen KirkpatAug. 31 by Butler Police rick, 40, Auburn and Sandra on a warrant charging him Rae Daub, 36, Auburn. with possess of marijuana, Samuel Kenneth a Class A misdemeanor, Weingartner, 21, St. Joe and and possession of a Courtney Marie Hedges, 20, legend drug, a Class D Spencerville. felony. Matthew John Drewery,

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Legislators should cut ties with ALEC To the editor, Last week, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) celebrated its 40th anniversary in Chicago. Bill Moyers has called ALEC the “most influential corporate-funded political force most of America has ever heard of.” I myself did not know of ALEC’s existence until 10 months ago. ALEC is an organization where corporations hand state legislators their lists to benefit those corporations. ALEC operates behind the scenes and is almost exclusively funded by corporations, corporate trade associations, corporate foundations and sources other than membership dues. Most of ALEC’s model bills are written by corporate lawyers, and all of them are pre-approved by corporate lobbyists. ALEC model bills are distributed to ALEC lawmakers, who introduce the legislation in statehouses across the country without disclosing their source. There are approximately 2,000 legislative members in ALEX. According to ALEC’s rolls, the state of

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WEST LAFAYETTE — Several local students were cited for academic achievement during the 2013 spring semester at Purdue University. To achieve this honor, students are required to accumulate at least a 3.5 grade-point average and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Butler: Hannah Bercot, Laura Carpenter, Zach Dohner, Stephanie Farver, Mary Graber, Gail Hook, Andrew Staley, Derrek Staley and Kristina Stewart.

The Butler Bulletin does not charge for death notices that include notice of calling hours, date and time of funeral and burial, and memorial information. An extended obituary, which includes survivors, biographical information and a photo, is available for a charge. Contact editor Jeff Jones for more information at jjones@kpcmedia.com.

Indiana has ALEC members. Rep. David Frizzel, R-93rd District, is the national chairman. Speaker of the Indiana House Brian Bosma, R-88th District, and Rep. Phyllis Pond, R-85th District, are also members. Rep. David Wolkins, R-18th District, is ALEC’s Indiana state chair. ALEC also listed membership of Richard A. Dodge; Tony Bennett, former Indiana superintendent of public instruction; former Gov. Mitch Daniels and Marlin Stutzman, 3rd District U.S. House of Representatives. There are approximately 300 corporations that are ALEC members — Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Reynolds, Pfizer, AT&T, UPS, Koch Companies, Exxon, Mobil and State Farm, to name a few. ALEC is registered as a 501(c)3 charity, and ALEC’s corporate members receive tax deductions for their contributions. Why are Indiana state legislators embroiled in the interests of ALEC? The people of DeKalb County should not have to put up with this blatant corporate manipulation. We need real representation in Indiana, not ALEC’s pay-to-play politics. To date, 49 corpora-

tions, six nonprofits and 74 legislators have publicly cut ties with ALEC. Isn’t it time for every state legislator in Indiana to follow suit and cut all ties with ALEC? Elizabeth A. Chrisman Butler

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Chargers edge Blazers late, 24-21 BY JEFF JONES jjones@kpcmedia.com BUTLER — On a night when West Noble’s ground-and-pound running attack controlled the clock and kept Eastside’s potent offense off the field, it was a passing play that set up the game-winning touchdown. West Noble completed just two passes the entire game, but Landon Stover was right on target to Brandon Moser for 16 yards on fourth-and-nine at the Blazer 32. That set up junior Payton Shrock’s go-ahead touchdown with 1:11 to play, giving the visiting Chargers a 24-21 win over the Blazers at Butler Friday. “That was a big win. It was one we were hoping for,” West Noble coach Monte Mawhorter said afterwards. “We just put ourselves in too many bad spots the first half, but the kids kept fighting,” he said. “I think our conditioning and the number of kids we were able to get on and off the field made a big difference.” West Noble (1-1 overall and in the Northeast Corner Conference) ran for 308 yards in the game. The Blazers, who led 14-0 at halftime, took a 21-18 lead with 4:44 to play on a 47-yard pass from Conner Dove to Kadis Renier.

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Eastside quarterback Conner Dove throws a pass before he can be hit by a West Noble player in Friday’s football game. Dove completed 10-of-19 passes for 158 yards and three touchdowns. The Chargers had taken the lead earlier in the quarter on a 22-yard Shrock run, capping a 72-yard drive after Eastside failed to score at

NECC FOOTBALL STANDINGS NECC Churubusco “Eagles” 2-0 Lakeland “Lakers” 2-0 Angola “Hornets” 1-0 Prairie Heights “Panthers” 1-1 West Noble “Chargers” 1-1 Fairfield “Falcons” 1-1 Eastside “Blazers” 0-1 Central Noble “Cougars” 0-2 Fremont “Eagles” 0-2

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the West Noble 20. It didn’t take long for the Blazers to register the game’s first points. Dove completed three

passes, including a 15-yard rollout pass to a wide-open P.J. Dean with 8:08 left in the first. West Noble held the ball for more than 10 minutes on its first possession of the game, but came up empty. Following a bad snap on a Charger punt, the Blazers took over at the West Noble 27, and needed just two plays to score, this time on a 5-yard Dove-to-Kadis Renier pass. Kyle Franz’s kick made it 14-0 Blazers with 5:25 left in the half. It could have been a bigger halftime margin had Eastside been able to convert two more chances in West Noble’s end. After their second score, the Blazers recovered an onside kick at the West Noble 26, but gave up the ball on downs. Later, Eastside got the ball to the Charger 22, but West Noble’s Ethan Kiser intercepted a pass to end the threat. West Noble regrouped at halftime, and put together a 75-yard touchdown drive on the opening possession of the third. The big play came when Stover faked a hand-off and ran untouched around the right end for a 41-yard touchdown with 7:22 left in the third. After forcing an Eastside three-and-out, the Chargers found the end zone again, as Stover scored from three

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First Quarter ES — Dean 15 pass from Dove (KFranz kick), 8:08. Second Quarter ES — Renier 5 pass from Dove (KFranz kick), 5:25. Third Quarter WN — Stover 41 run (run failed), 7:22. WN — Stover 3 run (run failed), 2:32. Fourth Quarter WN — Shrock 22 run (pass failed), 7:12. ES — Renier 47 pass from Dove (KFranz kick), 4:44. WN —Shrock 14 run (pass failed), 1:11. First downs Rushes-yards Passing yards Comp-Att-Int Total yards Penalties-yards Fumbles-lost Punts-Avg.

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INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING — West Noble: Nelson 28-139; Shrock 17-125, 2 tds; Stover 11-44, 2 tds. Eastside: Dean 12-114; Renier 7-37; Nickolson 3-13; Dove 6-(11). PASSING — West Noble: Stover 2-11, 21 yards, 1 int. Eastside: Dove 10-19, 158 yards, 3 tds, 1 int. Dean 0-1. RECEIVING — West Noble: Moser 2-21. Eastside: Renier 4-59, 2 tds; Dean 2-44, 1 td; Sprunger 3-23; Moreno 1-9.

West Noble leads the all-time series 14-12. This was the Chargers’ first win at Eastside since 2005. The Blazers had won five of the last seven meetings. Although Eastside and West Noble will remain in the same conference next

year, the 2014 meeting won’t count as a conference game as the teams will be in separate divisions. Garrett rejoins the NECC next fall, and the league will resume a divisional format.

Blazers see positives in defeat BY JEFF JONES jjones@kpcmedia.com BUTLER — One step at a time. While the final outcome of Thursday’s nonconference match with South Adams wasn’t in Eastside’s favor, there’s plenty to like, according to first-year head coach Tom Utnage. With their 5-2 loss, the Blazers (0-4) are still looking for their first win, but opponents and officials are seeing the same improvements Utnage has seen to this point. “The learning curve for these kids is just astronomical,” Utnage said. “They

see the opportunity to improve this program, and they’re playing a lot less ‘kickballstyle’ of soccer. Utnage “We keep building, and that’s the kind of season we’re going to have.” The visiting Starfires led 2-0 at halftime, including a penalty-kick goal by John O’Donnell with 2:56 left in the half. South Adams got the first goal of the second half, as Dustin Dellinger redirected

Lathan Luginbill’s corner kick past Eastside goalie Zach Yoder to make it 3-0. The Blazers responded, as freshman Brennan Biddle beat his defender along the end line and whistled a shot inside the far post past South Adams goalie Tyler Sprunger at 31:06. The Starfires quickly quelled any momentum the Blazers had building as Dellinger scored a one-timer from O’Donnell less than three minutes later to make it 4-1. Colton Hein and O’Donnell added scores for their respective teams for

the final margin. The Blazers are trying to generate offense in the absence of senior Jared Yoder, who suffered a knee injury against West Noble Aug. 22. “Losing Jared early on is hurting us,” Utnage said. “His seniority, his leadership, that is hurting us, but I will say that Kyle Franz has stepped up and is keeping a real positive attitude. “He’s holding back so he can distribute the ball and free up the likes of Colton, Brock (Honn) and Brennan. That’s really going to help us to grow.”

SPORTS IN BRIEF Eastside-West Noble football photos available KENDALLVILLE — A gallery of photos from Friday’s West Noble at Eastside football game is online at kpcnews. com. To find the gallery, select Multimedia > Photo Galleries from the navigation menu.

Cross Country Blazers run at Prairie Heights BRUSHY PRAIRIE — Eastside runners competed at the Prairie Heights Panther Run Saturday. Keagan Biddle was 52nd

in the boys’ race at 19:18. In the girls’ race, Sarah Strong was 68th with a time of 28:37. No other results were available.

Youth Softball Butler softball league sets elections BUTLER — The Butler Girls Softball League will hold election of officers at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Butler Fire Department, 700 W. Main St. Elections will follow the normal business meeting. The following positions are available: field manager, equipment manager, fundraising manager, umpire manager and concession stand manager.

The following offices are also up for election: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, minor league representative, major league representative and senior league representative. For more information, contact Buffy Salinas at 927-5784 or Mike Hartman at 908-0109.

Running Run/walk to help humane society ST. JOE — The Nucor Corp. facilities in

northeast Indiana will host a 5K Wellness Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 5 at Nucor Fastener, 6730 C.R. 60, St. Joe. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the DeKalb Humane Society. The pre-registration deadline is Thursday, and prizes will be awarded to the first 100 pre-registered participants. All pre-registered participants will receive T-shirts. For more information, contact Beth Freidenberger at 337-1604.

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yards out with 2:32 showing on the clock. Dean carried 12 times for 114 yards to lead Eastside running backs. Dove completed 10-of-19 passes for 158 yards and three scores. Junior Levi Nelson didn’t figure in the scoring, but led West Noble with 139 rushing yards. Shrock collected 125 and Stover added 44. “Those backs ran hard,” Mawhorter said. “That just pumps you up and gets you ready to go for more. “We didn’t change anything Xs and Os-wise” at halftime, he said. “It was just a difference in attitude. If they wanted to win, they had to do it right then because we weren’t changing anything we were doing. “We just came out and played a lot harder.” West Noble hosts Garrett Friday in a non-conference game. Eastside (1-1 overall, 0-1 in the NECC) visits Angola in another NECC contest.

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Improving Hoosier education BY REP. BEN SMALTZ Every day, over a million K-12 students wake up and head to one of our Hoosier schools. Across the state in private, public and home schools, children spend years mastering mathematics, reading, English, history, science, literature and technology, before moving on to more specialized training in their chosen fields. Thousands of men and women — our teachers — meet them to share the knowledge they have spent their lives learning. These children and young adults are the future leaders of our state and country. Our future and the future of our civilization depend on them, and I place great value in our educational system to prepare them for the challenges that await them. This year, the General Assembly placed a great emphasis on education, and I was privileged to be an active participant in the work that was accomplished. This past session, there were numerous bills related to education in one way or another. I co-authored

House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1002, which developed the Indiana Career Council (ICC). Made up of many leaders in education and state government from across the state, the Smaltz ICC comes together to discuss how the state’s education, job skills development and career training system work together, monitor the effectiveness of legislation enacted in the past, and suggest ways for further improvement. I supported bills that promote school safety like Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 1, helping schools hire full-time school resource officers and develop safety plans. We also worked hard on legislation to aid veterans in their school tuition and assist them in the transition from combat duty to college admission. We had the opportunity to pass legislation designed to identify students in need of remediation before they graduate and help them

discover any inadequacies that must be addressed in order to achieve success in their careers. We placed a pause on the replacement of our Indiana Standards with Common Core to give the General Assembly, State Board of Education (SBOE) and Office of Management and Budget time to hear public input and identify the impact of adopting new standards. This piece of legislation also required the SBOE to adopt new methods for determining how schools earn their grades so that grades are based on growth and proficiency rather than peer-based growth. This will create the integrity that the A-F system must have. Education is, by far, the largest user of our state’s resources. When you consider K-12 and post-secondary, it accounts for 63 percent of our total biannual budget. As such a significant part of our state operations, it demands our continued vigilance and efforts to constantly make improvements for our students and teachers. Of all the faithful teachers who

have served the Hoosier state over the years, State Rep. Phyllis Pond (R-New Haven) is on the forefront of my mind. Rep. Pond, a former kindergarten teacher who tirelessly served her students and community, has decided to resign from her position as a state representative due to her recent diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. Rep. Pond started her career in a time when politics was male dominated and has gone on to have a long tenure of success. The House of Representatives will miss her greatly, as she has been a phenomenal example of servant leadership. She truly perfected the balance between serving her district and her state as a whole, and the General Assembly will not be the same without her. As always, please feel free to contact me at h52@iga.in.gov with any comments, concerns or your ideas on how we can build a better, stronger Indiana. Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) represents all of DeKalb County and portions of Steuben and Allen counties.

NEWS IN BRIEF Items coming in for YFC auction AUBURN — Many items have been donated for the Youth for Christ Northeast Indiana benefit auction, but more are needed, organizers said. The Youth for Christ benefit auction will be Saturday at the Youth for Christ Center, 1600 S. Grandstaff Drive, Auburn. Bidding starts at 10 a.m. Youth for Christ is accepting auction items in various forms, ranging from services and gift certificates, to old and gently used items as well as new goods. Items valued at $25 or more are being accepted at the Grandstaff location. All donations will be sold in the auction, with proceeds to be used toward area-wide programs in DeKalb, Noble, Steuben and LaGrange counties. To donate or for questions, call 925-1058 or visit yfcweb.com.

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Email your legal! legals @ kpcmedia.com Call Kelly at 877-791-7877x182 for details PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to the citizens of the City of Butler, DeKalb County that on September 16, 2013 at 7:30 pm, at 215 South Broadway, Butler, Indiana, the Common Council of the City of Butler will hold a Public Hearing concerning a Proposed Amendment to the Smoking Ordinance which prohibits smoking on all City owned property and provides for fines of up to $100 per violation. BB,00349584,9/3,hspaxlp LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS Sealed Bids for the 2013 Street Improvements Project for the City of Butler, Indiana (herein called the "OWNER") will be received by the Owner at 215 South Broadway, Butler, Indiana 46721 until September 10, 2013 at 3:00 pm (local time). Any Bids received later than the above time will be returned unopened. All Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Nine different areas within the City of Butler will be improved. The work for this project will include: asphalt milling, asphalt patching, asphalt resurfacing, new asphalt pavement, storm sewer inlet, 30 LFT of 12” PVC pipe, pavement markings, and all necessary demolition, removal, disposal, erosion control, construction engineering, traffic control, site restoration, cleanup and incidental work to complete the work. See technical specification section 01990 in the project manual for detailed payment description. Work shall be constructed under a Unit Price Contract. Bids shall be properly and completely executed on a State Board of Accounts Form 96 (Revised 2013). Each Bid shall be accompanied by the Contractor's Bid Attachment (included with the Contract Specifications) to Form 96, a Financial Statement (completely filled out and signed) and a bid security in the form of an acceptable certified check payable to the Owner or an acceptable Bidder's bond, in an amount of not less than 5% of the total bid price, in accordance with the Contract Specifications. In accordance with Indiana Code 22-5-1.7-11, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner will be required to enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all newly hired employees through the E-Verify program. In accordance with Indiana Code 5-22-16.5, Contractors entering into a contract with the Owner will be required to provide an Indiana Iran Investment Certification. The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor de-

fects in bids or bidding procedure, or to reject any and all bids, or to accept the bid from the lowest most responsible and responsive bidder as exclusively determined by the Owner. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized postponement thereof. No Bidder may withdraw a bid within 60 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Bidder determined by the Owner to be the lowest most responsible and responsive. Submission of a signed Bid by the Bidder constitutes acknowledgment of and acceptance of all the documents and terms and conditions of the Contractual Legal Requirements and Technical Sections of the specifications in the Project Manual. The Contractor to whom the work is awarded will be required to furnish an acceptable Performance and Payment Bond each in the amount of 100% of the contract price and must be in full force and effect throughout the term of the Construction Contract plus a period of twelve (12) months from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor to whom the work is awarded will be required to purchase and maintain insurance coverage as described in the Contract Documents on an "occurrence basis". Copies of the Drawings and Specifications for the work are on file at the City of Butler, 215 South Broadway, Butler, Indiana 46721; and the Engineer, Wessler Engineering, 6334 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804, Telephone (317) 788-4551.

Drawings, Specifications and electronic documents (in PDF format) may be obtained at http://wesslerengineering.reprographix.com for a cost of One Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars ($125.00) plus actual shipping costs per set purchased. An up-to-date Planholders List may be viewed at http://wesslerengineering.reprographix.com A Pre-Bid Conference will not be held. CITY OF BUTLER, INDIANA /S/ Ron Walter, Mayor Attest: /S/ Angela Eck Clerk Treasurer BB,00351223,8/27,9/3,hslpaxlp

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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at 340 S. Broadway, Butler. The political subdivision or appropriate fiscal body shall publish this notice twice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 with the first publication at least ten days before the date fixed for the public hearing and the second publication at least three days before the date fixed for the public hearing. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of Butler Carnegie Public Library, DeKalb County, Indiana, that the proper officers of Butler Carnegie Public Library will conduct a public hearing on the year 2014 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of Butler Carnegie Public Library not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which taxpayers object. If a petition is filed, Butler Carnegie Public Library shall adopt with the budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of Butler Carnegie Public Library will meet to adopt the following budget: Date of Public Hearing: 9/11/2013 Time of Public Hearing: 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Place: 340 S. Broadway, Butler Date of Adoption Meeting: 10/9/2013 Time of Adoption Meeting: 7:00 p.m. Adoption Meeting Place: 340 S. Broadway, Butler Estimated Civil Max Levy: 189,831 1 2 3 4 5 Maximum Estimated funds to be raised Excessive (including appeals Levy and levies exempt Appeals Budget from maximum (included in Current Fund Name Estimate levy limitations) Column 3) Tax Levy General 284,300 190,000 179,153 Library Improvement Reserve 1,000 Total 285,300 190,000 179,153 BB,00350497,8/27,9/3,hspaxlp

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at 215 S Broadway. The political subdivision or appropriate fiscal body shall publish this notice twice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 with the first publication at least ten days before the date fixed for the public hearing and the second publication at least three days before the date fixed for the public hearing. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of BUTLER CIVIL CITY, DeKalb County, Indiana that the proper officers of Butler Civil City will conduct a public hearing on the year 2014 budget. Following this meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of Butler Civil City not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy to which taxpayers object. If a petition is filed, Butler Civil City shall adopt with the budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of Butler Civil City will meet to adopt the following budget: Public Hearing Date: Monday, September 16, 2013 Adoption Meeting Date: Monday, October 07, 2013 Public Hearing Time: 7:30 PM Adoption Meeting Time: 7:30 PM Public Hearing Location: 215 S Broadway Adoption Meeting Location: 215 S Broadway Estimated Civil Max Levy: $971,613 Est. Fire Territory Max Levy: $233,357 1 2 3 4 5 Maximum Estimated Funds to be Raised (including appeals and levies exempt from Excessive Current Budget maximum levy Levy Tax Fund Name Estimate limitations) Appeals Levy 005-CASINO/RIVERBOAT $13,000 $0 $0 $0 0061-RAINY DAY $0 $0 $0 $0 0101-GENERAL $1,329,438 $771,785 $0 $559,927 0180-DEBT SERVICE $0 $0 $0 $0 0342-POLICE PENSION $30,520 $0 $0 $0 0706-LOCAL ROAD & STREET $13,878 $0 $0 $0 0708-MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY $469,925 $318,861 $0 $274,823 1301-PARK & RECREATION $93,975 $82,438 $0 $73,452 2379-CUMULATIVE CAPITAL IMP (CIG TAX) $10,000 $0 $0 $0 2391-CUMULATIVE CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT $24,000 $24,000 $0 $24,705 2411-ECONOMIC DEV INCOME TAX CEDIT $90,250 $0 $0 $0 2430-REDEVELOPMENT - GENERAL $14,388 $14,000 $0 $13,928 8604-SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY GENERAL $232,300 $208,553 $0 $167,948 8692-SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY EQUIPMENT REPLACE $78,000 $136,823 $0 $171,029 9503-Park Equipment $16,000 $0 $0 $0 9533-LECE $3,000 $0 $0 $0 9536-Clerk's Record Perpetuation $10,000 $0 $0 $0 Totals $2,428,674 $1,556,460 $0 $1,285,812 BB,00351677,9/3,10,hspaxlp

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Complete details of budget estimates by fund and/or department may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at 300 E Washington St., Butler, IN. The Political subdivision or appropriate fiscal body shall publish this notice twice in accordance with IC 5-3-1 with the first publication at least ten days before the date fixed for the public hearing and the second publication at least three days before the date fixed for public hearing. Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of DeKalb County Eastern Comm School Corporation, DeKalb County, Indiana, that the proper officers of DeKalb Co. Eastern CSD will conduct a public hearing on the year 2014 budget. Following the meeting, any ten or more taxpayers may object to a budget, tax rate, or tax levy by filing an objection petition with the proper officers of DeKalb Co. Eastern CSD not more than seven days after the hearing. The objection petition must identify the provisions of the budget, tax rate, or tax levy the taxpayers object to. If a petition is filed, the DeKalb Co. Eastern CSD shall adopt with its budget a finding concerning the objections in the petition and testimony presented. Following the aforementioned hearing, the proper officers of DeKalb Co. Eastern CSD will meet to adopt the following budget: Public Hearing Date: Monday, September 16, 2013 Public Hearing Time: 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Location: 300 E Washington St., Butler, IN Adoption Meeting Date: Monday, October 14, 2013 Adoption Meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. Adoption Meeting Place: 300 E Washington St., Butler, IN Est. Transportation Max Levy: $1,184,271 Est. Bus Replacement Max Levy: $233,274 1 2 3 4 5 Maximum Estimated Funds to be raised (including appeals Excessive Current Budget and levies exempt Levy Tax from maximum Fund Name Estimate levy limitations) Appeals Levy 0061-Rainy Day Fund $912,830 $0 $0 $0 0101-General $10,521,248 $0 $0 $0 0180-Debt Service $3,066,390 $4,471,892 $0 $2,788,256 1214-Capital Projects $3,562,505 $3,446,519 $0 $2,388,711 6301-Transportation $1,472,785 $1,250,507 $0 $1,127,289 6302-Bus Replacement $223,576 $212,433 $0 $116,296 Totals $19,759,334 $9,381,351 $0 $6,420,552 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Complete details of the Capital Projects Fund plan may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at the following address: Superintendent’s Office, 300 East Washington Street, Butler, IN. Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of DeKalb County Eastern CSD that the proper officers of DeKalb County Eastern CSD will conduct a public hearing on the year 2014 proposed Capital Projects Fund pursuant to IC 20-46-6-11. Following the public hearing, the proper officers of DeKalb County Eastern CSD may adopt the proposed plan as presented or with revisions. Public Hearing Date: September 16, 2013 Public Hearing Time: 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Place: Superintendent’s Office, 300 E Washington St., Butler, IN Taxpayers are invited to attend the meeting for a detailed explanation of the plan and to exercise their rights to be heard on the proposed plan. If the proposed plan is adopted by resolution, such plan will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance for approval. The following is a general outline of the proposed plan: 2014 2015 2016 EXPENDITURES: (1) Land Acquisition And Development 80,000 75,000 40,000 (2) Professional Services 50,000 50,000 55,000 (3) Education Specifications Development (4) Building Acquisition, Construction, And Improvement 800,000 1,005,00 915,000 (5) Rental of Buildings, Facilities, And Equipment 55,000 400,000 125,000 (6) Purchase Of Mobile Or Fixed Equipment 928,991 310,000 605,000 (7) Emergency Allocation 15,000 15,000 15,000 (8) Utilities 221,489 245,000 290,000 (9) Maintenance of Equipment 229,000 130,000 130,000 (10) Sports Facility (11) Property or Casualty Insurance 100,000 100,000 100,000 (12) Other Operation And Maintenance of Plant (13) Other Proposed Expenditures 1,083,025 1,070,000 1,095,000 (14) Allocation for Future Projects (15) Transfer From One Fund to Another TOTAL EXPENDITURES, ALLOCATIONS & TRANSFERS 3,562,505 3,400,000 3,370,000 SOURCES AND ESTIMATES OF REVENUE (1) Projected January 1 Cash Balance 300,000 (2) Less Encumbrances Carried Forward from Previous Year 150,000 (3) Estimated Cash Balance Available for Plan (Line 1 minus Line 2) 150,000 (4) Property Tax Revenue 3,446,519 (5) Auto Excise, CVET and FIT receipts (6) Other revenue TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN (Add lines 3,4,5,6): 3,596,519 This notice contains future allocations for the following projects: Project-Location 20__ 20__ 20__ _____________________ ________ ________ ________ Future Allocations as specified above will be subject to objections during the period stated in the Notice of Adoption to be published at a later date. TO BE PUBLISHED IN YEARS AFTER THE FIRST YEAR This notice contains future allocations for the following projects, which have previously been subject to taxpayer objections: Project-Location 20__ 20__ 20__ _____________________ ________ ________ ________ Future Allocations as specified above are not subject to objections during the period stated in the Notice of Adoption to be published at a later date. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Complete details of the Bus Replacement Fund plan may be seen by visiting the office of this unit of government at the following address: Superintendent’s Office, 300 East Washington Street, Butler, IN Notice is hereby given to taxpayers of DeKalb County Eastern CSD that the proper officers of DeKalb County Eastern CSD will conduct a public hearing on the year 2014 proposed Bus Replacement Fund Plan pursuant to IC 20-46-5.6.1. Following the public hearing, the proper officers of DeKalb County Eastern CSD may adopt the proposed plan as presented or with revisions. Public Hearing Date: September 16, 2013 Public Hearing Time: 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing Place: Superintendent’s Office, 300 East Washington Street, Butler, IN Taxpayers are invited to attend the meeting for a detailed explanation of the plan and to exercise their rights to be heard on the proposed plan. If the proposed plan is adopted by resolution, such plan will be submitted to the Department of Local Government Finance for approval. The following is a general outline of the proposed plan: No. of Buses to be Total Estimated Year No. of Buses Owned Replaced Replacement Cost 2014 24 2 223,576 2015 24 2 225,696 2016 24 2 248,266 2017 24 2 273,092 2018 24 2 300,401 2019 24 2 330,442 2020 24 2 363,486 2021 24 1 199,917 2022 24 1 219,909 2023 24 2 483,799 2024 24 2 585,398 2025 24 1 292,699 If school corporation is seeking to acquire or contract for transportation services that will provide additional school buses or buses with larger seating capacity as compared with the prior school year, include the following statement on the Notice to Taxpayers. The proposed plan includes additional school buses or school buses with larger seating capacity as compared with the prior year. Evidence of a demand for increased transportation services is detailed in the proposed plan. School corporation certifies/affirms that the additional buses it plans to acquire are for the purpose of replacement or having larger seating capacity. If school corporation is seeking to replace a school bus earlier than 12 years after the existing bus was originally acquired or is requiring a contractor to replace a school bus, include the following statement on the Notice of Taxpayers. The proposed plan includes the replacement of a school bus earlier than its anticipated replacement date. Evidence of need for replacement is detailed in the proposed plan. SOURCES AND ESTIMATES OF REVENUE 2014 1) Projected January 1 Cash Balance 2) Less: Encumbrances Carried Forward from Previous Year 3) Estimated Cash Balance Available for Plan (Line 1 minus Line 2) 4) Property Tax Revenue 212,433 5) Auto Excise, CVET and FIT receipts 6) Other Revenue TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR PLAN (ADD Lines 3, 4, 5 and 6) 212,433 BB,00350847,8/27,9/3,hspaxlp

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Pancake & Whole Hog Sausage Breakfast

Saturday, September 7th Exhibit Hall DeKalb Co. Fairgrounds Freewill donation

7 AM-11 AM or until gone Nevershirk & Troy Hustler Clubs Sponsored by Wilmington Stafford Troy Auction Committee

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Fun Night The sixth-annual Fun Night at the Library will take place from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. The $5 admission charge includes six tickets for gift basket drawings. More than 40 baskets are on display at the library. The event is sponsored by Friends of the Butler Public Library, and all proceeds support the library.

It’s Sew Easy The quilting group meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Get started on a new project or a handmade Christmas gift.

Tai chi classes Greg Vick leads tai chi classes at 6 p.m. Thursday evenings. Everyone is welcome to attend a class and learn about tai chi. No experience is necessary.

StoryTime returning

a program for children in grades 3-5, returns Thursday, Sept. 26. Registration is required, and may be done at the circulation desk or with Mrs. Teri. Program times will be from 3:15-4 p.m.

Read Aloud Book Club Crowd The Read Aloud Book Club Crowd is for children in grades K-2, and begins at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7. Registration is required, and may be done at the circulation desk or with Mrs. Teri.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month Library director Ellen Stuckey of the Butler Public Library, in conjunction with the American Library Association, said a library card is the most important school supply of all, and that the library provides students with tools needed to succeed in school. Visit the library’s circulation desk and have your photo taken with your library card for a display of the library’s valued patrons.

1,000 book club

StoryTime at the library returns this month. Children up to age five are welcome to visit the library. StoryTime sessions will be at 6 p.m. every Tuesday or at 10 a.m. every Wednesday.

Short Stacks & Snacks Short Stacks & Snacks,

The 1,000 book club is aimed at preschool children and their parents. Research has shown children are more successful learning to read if they have had 1,000 books read to them before starting kindergarten. The library has created 100 bags with 10 books each that can be checked out. After a certain numbers of books, children are eligible to earn prizes.

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Members of Friends of the Butler Public Library hold a few of the 40 gift baskets that will be available at the sixth annual Fun Night at the Library, from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 13. From left, are Sarah Dempsey, Nikki Crowl, Donna Casebere, Sally Bercaw, Kathie Swaim and Ginger Smith. Tickets are $5 per person, and includes six tickets for gift basket drawings. Participants do not need a library card to participate. Parents who reside outside of the library’s district can register for a 1,000 book club card to check out the bags.

Talking book players

Facebook The Butler Public Library has several Facebook pages to keep track of the latest events and upcoming activities. There are pages for the library, children and teens, along with photos from recent events. Please “like” the library to be able to win prizes in future giveaways.

Link to Amazon Looking for books to purchase? Go to the Butler Public Library’s Web site first, then clock on its link to Amazon.com. By doing this, the library receives 15 percent of book sales through this link, with no additional cost to book purchasers.

The Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library will loan free digital talking book players to any Indiana resident. The Indiana State Library also has a large collection of large-print books, Braille materials and descriptive videos that can be loaned. For more information, inquire at the reference desk at the Butler Public Library.

Wireless Internet available Library visitors may use the library’s wireless hotspot by entering their library card number and last name, the same format as for the public use computers. Users are allowed three hours per day. For more information, please contact the library.

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Leo, speeding, $133 (BPD). • Kimberly S. Lepard, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Jonathan Lujan, Goshen, speeding, $148 (ISP). • Connie M. Martin, Corunna, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Ivan N. Martinez, Avilla, speeding, $154 (AUB). • Kristine S. McGinnis, Garrett, speeding, $133 (AUB). • Keenan R. McNeill, Covington, Ga., speeding, $148 (ISP). • Nathan M. Mekus, Hicksville, Ohio, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Joann Mettert, Hicksville, Ohio, speeding, $133 (BPD). • Dylan G. Metzger, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Lori D. Myers, Churubusco, no child restraint, $25 (DC). • Randall Orr, Corunna, driving while suspended, $126.50 (BPD); no financial responsibility, $191 (BPD). • Michael E. Parvu, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Joshua D. Poelstra, Birmingham, Mich., speeding, $148 (AUB). • Wesley A. Rasnick, Garrett, false and fictitious registration, $158 (AUB). • Cory N. Reinig, Avilla, speeding, $158 (AUB). • Thomas E. Ricks, Fishers, speeding, $154 (DC). • Vania E. Rowe, Auburn, speeding, $148 (DC); no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Corey Secrist, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Amanda G. Thomas, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Laurence A. Toney, Buchanan, Mich., disregarding stop sign, $148 (DC). • Dustin D. Turner, Fort Wayne, speeding, $170 (ISP). • Joseph W. Vasher, Harrison, Mich., speeding, $154 (ISP). • Nicholas D. Wappes, Pleasant Lake, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Terry W. Ward, Leitchfield, Ky., speeding, $179 (ISP). • Donna M. Woods, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Samuel W. Woods, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Lucinda L. Yoder, Hicksville, Ohio, speeding, $154 (DC). • Roberta J. Yoder, Archbold, Ohio, speeding, $133 (BPD). • Neal A. Zolman, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (ISP).

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BUTLER CITY COURT NEWS The following tickets were paid in Butler City Court, Aug. 22-29. The dollar amount at the end of each listing indicates fines, court costs, and civil penalties assessed by the court. Notations in parentheses after each listing represents the agency issuing the ticket. • Alicia A. Beck, Battle Creek, Mich., speeding, $179 (ISP). • Eric A. Binning, Avilla, speeding, $148 (ISP). • Katherine L. Biddle-Bruening, Hamilton, speeding, $154 (DC). • Franchesca A. Bustos, LaGrange, speeding, $148 (AUB). • Dawn M. Byerly, Auburn, speeding, $133 (AUB). • Carey E. Crago, Butler, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Gabriel W. Crowder, St. Joe, speeding, $154 (BPD). • Robert G. Davis, Waterloo, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Phillip M. Dennison, Garrett, throwing burning material from vehicle, $218 (AUB). • Lisa E. Doan, North Liberty, Ind., inoperable trailer lights, $193 (ISP). • Douglas R. Dohl, Churubusco, expired registration, $133 (AS). • Chad M. Edwards, Defiance, Ohio, speeding, $133 (BPD). • Daniel L. Fett, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (ISP). • Timothy A. Foglesong, Waterloo, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Matthew J. Foust, Garrett, speeding, $133 (DC). • Kelly R. Fuhrman, Angola, driving while suspended, $243 (DC). • Ryan K. Greathouse, Auburn, expired plates, $133 (AUB). • Chad A. Haines, Fort Wayne, speeding, $154 (WPD). • Sherry L. Halsey, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Dawn M. Hankey, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (AUB); no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Matthew L. Hardnick, Cleveland, Ohio, speeding, $148 (ISP). • Rebekah M. BrackenHinen, Columbia City, speeding, $148 (AUB). • Erik R. Horn, Hoagland, speeding, $175.99 (DC). • Jatin Jindal, Okemos, Mich., speeding, $133 (DC). • Kyle J. Jurick, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Jennifer L. Kearns, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC). • Jason W. Klopfenstein,

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Volleyball team has busy first week Eastside’s varsity and reserve volleyball teams had a busy opening week with three matches. The varsity Blazers also traveled to Emma for the Westview Invitational Saturday. Results were not available from that tournament. The Blazers opened the week with home matches against Garrett (Aug. 26) and Woodlan (Aug. 27) and a road trip to Central Noble Thursday. Here’s a rundown on the week’s matches:

five kills and three aces. Taylor Smith led the Railroaders with 16 kills and recorded 2-1/2 half blocks, 10 digs and eight assists. Mary Hoeffel had a team-best 18 digs. Rachel DePew led the winners with 17 assists and added seven digs. Eastside won the reserve match 25-21, 25-18.

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Eastside spikers get first win ALBION — Eastside’s volleyball team won the first two games, dropped the next two, and pulled out the tiebreaker for its first win of the season Thursday. The Blazers (1-2) defeated host Central Noble 25-23, 25-22, 24-26, 22-25, 15-13 in five tightly-contested games at Albion. Erin Strock picked up 11 kills to lead the Blazers, while Kailen Berry added eight. Strock also had a team-leading 36 digs and Berry contributed 34. Maddy Minehart

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Eastside’s Kailen Berry passes to a teammate during an Aug. 26 volleyball match with Garrett. Berry had five kills and three aces.

Eastside’s Kylee Yoder sets up an attack during her team’s Aug. 26 volleyball match with Garrett. Yoder had 16 assists for Eastside.

recorded seven blocks and Kylee Yoder had 23 assists. Eastside’s reserve team was defeated 25-21, 17-25, 15-6.

2013 opening match to Garrett, 25-23, 25-15, 25-19. Garrett (3-0) held off an Eastside rally to win the first game.

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The Blazers (0-1) were led by Erin Strock with 12 kills and seven digs. Kylee Yoder chipped in with 16 assists. Kailen Berry added

BUTLER — Woodlan was a three-game winner over Eastside’s volleyball team in an Aug. 27 match played at Butler Elementary School. The Warriors edged the Blazers 25-20 in the first game and captured the match with 25-17, 25-18 wins in the next two games. Erin Strock had eight kills and Kailen Berry added seven for Eastside (0-2). Kylee Yoder had 18 assists and Berry recorded 11 digs. Woodlan also won the reserve match, 20-25, 25-10, 15-11. Results from Saturday’s Westview Invitational were not available at press time.

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BUTLER — Aarronn Steele was the overall winner as Central Noble’s cross country team posted a 15-50 victory over Eastside Aug. 27 at Butler. Steele finished the course in 19:27. Eastside’s Keagan Biddle was second at 19:38. Central Noble’s Zach Rice was third at 20:53. Eastside’s Tre Roose was fourth at 21:29. Central Noble’s Tina Le won the girls race in 25:49. Eastside’s Sarah Strong was third at 28:25.

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Blazers edged by Hamilton HAMILTON — The Hamilton Marines held off Eastside’s second-half rally for a 4-3 win in varsity soccer action at Hamilton Aug. 27. Aaron Kelley had two goals for the Marines (1-2), including what proved to be the game-winning goal in the second half as Hamilton grabbed a 4-1 lead. The Blazers got second-

Reserve Football

• Prairie Heights, here, Sept. 3, 5 p.m. • Lakeland, here, Sept. 10, 5 p.m. • Woodlan, here, Sept. 12, 5 p.m.

• Angola, here, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. • Churubusco, here, Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m.

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• At West Noble, Sept. 3, 5 p.m. • Garrett, here, Sept. 11, 5 p.m.

• At Lakeland, Sept. 12, 5 p.m. • Angola, here, Sept. 16, 5 p.m.

Varsity Cross Country • At North Central (Pioneer, Ohio), Sept. 12, 5 p.m. • Northrop Invitational, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.

Jr. High Cross Country • Garrett and Prairie Heights, here, Sept. 10, 4:45 p.m. • At Fremont, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.

Varsity Football • At Angola, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. • At Churubusco, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

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half tallies from Kyle Franz and Colton Hein to close the gap to 4-3, but Eastside couldn’t get the equalizer. Hein had Eastside’s lone score of the first half. Kelley and Casey Rote had first-half markers for Hamilton. Eastside netminder Zach Yoder made 23 saves. Hamilton goalie Hunter Schiffli stopped 22 shots.

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Varsity & Reserve Volleyball • At Heritage, Sept. 4, 6 p.m. • At Churubusco, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. • Garrett Invitational, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. • At Hicksville, Ohio, Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.

Jr. High Volleyball • At Hicksville, Ohio, Sept. 10, 5 p.m. • At Lakewood Park, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.

Marching Band • At Bluffton, “On the Banks of the Wabash” contest, Sept. 7. • DeKalb Invitational, Sept. 14.

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There are seven seniors in the Eastside Marching Pride band. From left, are Lauren Jackson, Danielle Kiracofe, Doug Lortie, Gabi Reed, Jake Yoder, Danielle Didion and Warren Kallsen.

Muddy Run helps JA, Scouts PLEASANT LAKE — Kids have already started back in school. Already on many classroom schedules are the Junior Achievement programs the students look forward to. After school, many young boys will also eagerly participate in Boy Scout programs. To raise the funding necessary to ensure that JA and Boy Scouts programs remain available to young people in this community, the Parkview Muddy Trail Run will be held this Saturday. Designed as a muddy, obstacle-filled 5K run, this will not be a speed or hardcore challenge event. Participants can direct their support to Boy Scouts or Junior Achievement. When directing their support, JA supporters can also select their county, and funding will remain in the local community. Companies are encouraged to sponsor an

employee team as a fun, team-building activity. To raise funds for their entry fee, runners are encouraged to solicit donations from friends, family, and co-workers too. It’s all happening at the Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation — also known as Camp Chief Little Turtle — in Pleasant Lake in Steuben County. Beginning at 10 a.m., teams and individuals will get down and dirty with a mud pit, river run, and sand dune climb. Friends and family are invited to bring food, chairs or blankets to watch the muddy fun and capture the day in pictures and video. Activities will be held rain or shine – rain will simply add more fun. Early registrants receive a free T-shirt and tote bag. Every participant gets a hearty lunch, too. Registration fees are $45 per person. Entrants must be at

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Participants dive into the mud at last year’s Muddy Trail Run. This annual event raises money for area Junior Achievement and Boy Scouts programs. This year’s event takes place Saturday at Camp Chief Little Turtle near Pleasant Lake. least 14 years of age. Also available are 30-foot rock climbing wall and 150-yard zip line experiences. Participants do not need to enter the 5K to register for either or both of these added thrills. The zip

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New Hampshire native Alex McNeil puts the finishing touches to hook Pepper to the cart for their journey across the country. McNeil and Pepper stopped in Butler for a break on their journey.

Horse power from Page 1 half the distance before taking a break each day. McNeil and Pepper’s travels were mostly through fields and back country until they reached Nebraska. Since then, they’ve stuck to back roads to avoid traffic hazards. “It’s really numbing to be in the saddle, just riding along,” McNeil said. “You don’t feel like you’re going anywhere or going fast enough.

“I actually enjoy being in the saddle more, even though it’s tiring,” he said. “The cart hurts your back when you hit a pothole or something like that.” During Friday’s break, some local residents pitched in to provide water for Pepper between bites of her meal of feed, oats and grass. Pepper even took the opportunity to roll around in the grass, kick up her hooves and — do what horses do.

“It’s all about conservation of energy,” McNeil said. “You have to work with the terrain and the weather. Now that we’re getting further east, it’s beginning to get easier and easier to find water and grass.” When their journey ends, McNeil plans to take about a month off, spending time with family in New Hampshire. “So much happens every day,” he said. “Even when

you’re in the desert, so much happens. It’s hard to keep up with everything. One day, you might see a golden eagle and forget about it until a couple days later. “I’m thinking about writing a book about this journey,” McNeil added. “It’s been really insightful, personal and social.” To track McNeil and Pepper’s progress, visit McNeil’s Facebook blog, “On the Hoof, Sea to Sea.”

Family from Page 1 sleepless nights in anticipation of receiving the keys. “Absolutely not,” she said when asked if she had an idea where things would go in the new home. “I have no clue. I don’t even know if everything will fit.” The Kaiser home is the 54th to be constructed by Habitat for Humanity in northeast Indiana. At least two more homes are planned later this year or early in 2014 — another in Butler and

one in Kendallville area, Gundy said. “We have one more lot in Butler,” he explained. “We want to try to do two at once.” Two qualified families have completed their classes and are working on their sweat equity hours. “This is the essence of Habitat right here, to get to this point,” Gundy said, gesturing to the Kaisers and their children. “They always say thank-you, and that’s always nice to hear.”

Gundy and Habitat family support volunteer Marianne Stanley presented the Kaisers with Bibles “because the home was built with love,” Gundy explained. “You have gone that extra step to make sure you have better for your family,” Stanley said. “That shows you’re great parents and great community members. I couldn’t be more proud to say I know you and helped you through this.”

University and IPFW, and has a partial masters degree in education. Spiess said he became interested in education because of a “passion to help others and be a positive influence on everyone I have in my life.” He most enjoys “seeing students get excited and ask to do more of the same activity in the classroom.” Spiess will teach sixth-grade math, science and history at Riverdale. He sees the school as being “professional, clean and proud of what they have established.” Spiess’ wife is Andrea. He enjoys running and exercise, ultimate Frisbee and electronics. Jenna Yoder is from Spencerville, and attended Riverdale Elementary School when she was a student. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Olivet Nazarene University and her teaching certification from Indiana Wesleyan University. Before joining the Riverdale faculty, Yoder spent several years involved with the school district, including tutoring students, which helped her develop her love for education. “The principal at the time, Tom Sekel, always told me I could be an amazing teacher,” Yoder said. “He helped me believe in my gift as a teacher. For that, I will be forever grateful.” Yoder’s background with DeKalb Eastern includes two years as a tutor, four years working in technology and several years as a summer school teacher. “I love education because of the people I work with, o

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vacancy Coburn to fill BY JEFF JONES jeffj@kpcnews.net “Dozzy” BUTLER — DeNealwith a anyone Coburn invites to talk to her. question or problem newest member She became the Council, appointed of Butler’s City morning by a 2-1 vote Saturday for a vacant atover Anita Shultz large seat. by the The vote was made of Wilmington Republican caucus Committeemen at Township Precinct in Auburn. Republican headquarters created Oct. The vacancy was CouncilCity 31 when former announced her woman Sue Moore will complete resignation. Coburnof that term. the final two years in by Butler Coburn was sworn Eck as Angela Clerk-Treasurer Republican Party DeKalb County and chairman Jay Oberholtzer watched. family members n Page ➤Co

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Butler BUTLER — The Post 202 American Legion County service welcomes DeKalb the second officer Brian Lamm month to answer Monday of every veterans questions regarding benefits and issues. at the legion, Lamm will be from N. Broadway, located at 118 open to any area 5-8 p.m. This is of a veteran. veteran or widow

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will be BUTLER — Leaves throughout picked up as needed Butler. to rake Residents are asked but not in the leaves to the curb, into the street raked street. Leaves basins. will clog catch pick up leaves City crews will

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the high school. or room 422 at distributed from 9 Eastside JuniorToys will be 12, AUBURN — Saturday, Dec. student a.m. until noon, Senior High School’sCounty comes to the when Santa ClausCenter, 1800 E. council and DeKalb are teaming up Heimach Senior Meals on Wheels a little Seventh St., Auburn. children will to make Christmas children in the During this time, to take home. brighter for needy a toy be able to pick punch will be area. 9, donations of Cookies and Through Dec. used toys for served. by new or gently and under are This event is sponsored children ages 12 Services (Meals Aging & In-Home being accepted. the DeKalb be taken to on Wheels) and on Aging. Donations may Eastside’s main at County Council collection boxes St., room 210 office, 603 E. Green

which includes The first phase, new and of REPORTS 2,865 linear feet FROM S TAFF sidewalks are began at replacement sidewalk, School and ST. JOE — New residents. Joe Riverdale Elementary a reality for St. Primco, Inc. of School Street, included parts Earlier this month, replacing Street and began Third Street, Fourth of Fort Wayne, sidewalks Washington Street. and installing new which community. The second phase, feet, focused throughout the linear more than a includes 2,879 When finished, on School and will be either on more sidewalks more than 900 mile of sidewalks installed, Third streets, plus replaced or newly on Jefferson Joe Clerkfeet of new sidewalk will be according to St. Simcox. Street. All sidewalks Treasurer Mary being paid for ramped at intersections.work The project is to School and Weather permitting, by through Safe Routes in December. grants received should be finished federal stimulus the town.

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and the students whose lives I get to be a part of,” she said. “I am inspired by retired teacher Pat Holman. Mrs. Holman was my first-grade teacher, and also my cooperating teacher when I did my student teaching. “She was an amazing teacher to me in two very important parts of my life,” Yoder said. “Teachers like Mrs. Holman are what make education a success.” Yoder is engaged to her fiancé, Lee. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to her grandmother’s old record player, traveling and playing with her nieces and nephew. Julie Yoder is from Butler. She has a business management and marketing degree from IPFW and a teaching license in elementary education and mathematics from Indiana Wesleyan University. “After working as a parent volunteer in my children’s classrooms, I fell in love with teaching,” Yoder said. “I enjoy the excitement of seeing a student learn something new for the first time,” she said. “I also like the challenge of finding new ways to teach a concept so everyone understands. I am excited to be working for a school district that is proactive in integrating technology into the classroom.” At Riverdale, Yoder will teach fifth-grade math, science and social studies. Before joining the Riverdale staff, she served as a substitute teacher for six years. Yoder and husband Kevin have three sons, Josh, Jared and Jordan. She enjoys spending time with her family and attending her sons’ sporting events.

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