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NEWS IN BRIEF Garrett man killed in Avilla crash By Bob Braley bbraley@kpcmedia.com AVILLA — A Garrett man was killed and a Garrett woman injured when a mo-ped and car collided in Avilla early Sunday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. Brian K. Slone, 40, of the 1000 block of West King Street, Garrett, was southbound in the northbound lane of S.R. 3 south of Weimer Road at Avilla at about 3:30 a.m. Ashley L. Dockery, 28, of the 300 block of South Cowen St. Garrett, was northbound in the same northbound lane, coming from the south intersection of S.R. 3 and 8. Dockery told deputies she saw the mo-ped coming and tried to stop, but couldn’t. The 1997 Saturn she drove and mo-ped collided. Slone was pronounced dead at the scene. Dockery complained of chest pain and was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center by Noble County EMS. The accident remains under investigation by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department and Indiana State Police. Also assisting at the scene were the Avilla Fire and Police departments and Kendallville Police Department.
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Council OKs budget readings Dollar General building new store By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — The Garrett Common Council Tuesday passed on first readings budget ordinances for both the Garrett Public Library appropriations and tax rates, and the civil city budget. Both votes were taken following two separate public hearings where no one spoke in favor or against the measures, each lasting less than two minutes. The city budget calls for a maximum $1,673,000 tax levy
with an estimated $297,675 maximum tax levy for the fire territory. The Garrett Public Library budget shows an estimated $482,579 tax levy. Both measures will be brought back to the council for adoption on Oct. 15. Councilman Brad Stump thanked everyone for putting in a lot of work and a lot of time on the city budget. A uniform worksheet implemented this year made the budgets come in a more workable form, he said. “It was an overall team effort,” Stump said. Mayor Tonya Hoeffel read a report from city planner Milton Otero in which he detailed three more residents have entered into the city’s 50/50 sidewalk replace-
ment plan totaling $4,885 in costs for the city. Otero’s report also shared a development plan has been received for a new Dollar General Store in the 1300 block of South Randolph St., just north of the current building it rents in Garrett Plaza. Plans will be revealed at the plan commission meeting on Oct. 22. Capt. Adam Sheffield submitted a September activity report for the Garrett Police Department. The report shows 358 total calls, 18 tickets, 52 traffic warnings, one code violation, 13 arrests, 11 property damage accidents and three personal injury accidents including one fatal accident. The board also approved budget transfers for the police department
to fund training; purchase of Class A uniforms, a used, equipped Crown Victoria squad car and a car video system; upgrades to the video surveillance system at City Hall, the police department and Westside Park; purchase of a radar speed sign; and a canopy for the back door of the police department totaling $26,455,16. The council also approved budget transfers for the parks department to pay for part-time wages, insurance and training in the amount of $11,562.53. The council gave its unanimous approval to a post issuance tax compliance policy for the city wastewater improvement project. Budget, Page 5
CEREMONY MARKS START OF LIBRARY PROJECT Four members from the community were selected as representatives of the library’s diverse users for Saturday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the Garrett Public Library’s expansion project. Holding shovels, from left are Eric Hathway, Madison Greene, Terry Gardt and Pat Stalter. With them are board members, contractors and subcontractors and library staff.
J.E. Ober PTA to meet GARRETT — The J.E. Ober PTA will meet Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. in the J.E. Ober cafeteria, enter door No. 4. Representatives from the Judy A. Morrill Center will be on hand to discuss their facility and activities. Childcare and snacks will be provided. A door prize for free passes to the JAM Center will be given away.
Coat give-away Saturday GARRETT — A coat give-away will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 at Gina’s Closet, 133 S. Randolph St. in Garrett. Everyone is welcome to stop by between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Must be present to receive a coat. Gina’s Closet is an outreach mission of the First Church of Christ in Garrett.
G-K-B plans special needs meeting GARRETT — Garrett-Keyser-Butler Schools will hold an informational meeting for parents of children with special needs who live within the school district’s attendance area and are home schooled or attend a non-public school. The meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 9 a.m. in the Garrett Middle School conference room. For more information, contact Linda DePew, special education coordinator at 260-3575745.
Shots For Tots clinic set Wednesday AUBURN — A Shots For Tots clinic will take place Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the DeKalb County Health Department office, 220 E. Seventh St., Auburn. Shots will be available on a walk-in basis for children up to and including age 18. To qualify, a family must be on Medicaid, have no health insurance or have health insurance that does not pay for vaccinations. Flu shots will be available at the clinic, along with other shots required for children. For more information, call the Health Department at 925-2220.
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Library breaks ground for expansion By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — The actual groundbreaking was “makeshift” but the spirits were genuine during a ceremony Saturday for a 6,500 square-foot expansion of the Garrett Public Library. Pending rain moved the supporters to the upper level inside the library to mark the occasion. “We are very, very excited about the upcoming days and months of our library expansion here,” said board president Bob Novy in welcoming a large crowd. Novy recognized fellow board members, library staff, the Friends of the Library, city officials, contractor Mike Ley from Signature Construction, Jack Krouse from Construction Control Inc., architect
Tim Terman from Design Collaborative, several subcontractors and library director Cate Birdseye. “(Birdseye) has just worked endlessly on this project and we are very proud of her leadership,” Novy said. Novy also named donors for the project, including the Judith Clark Morrill Foundation, Rosa and Jerry Moreland who donated a home that was on the property, Steel Dynamics Inc., C. Henry Steel, M & S Steel, Bill and Ethel Yoder and Garrett State Bank. Novy introduced “four special people who are the face of the Garrett Public Library. It all comes down to our users. “We all have the mission, as a board and the library staff, that it is all about the people who use the library.
We have four people who use the library in different ways — probably different from each other,” he said. Pat Stalter, Eric Hathaway, Madison Greene and Terry Gardt held ceremonial shovels in front of the crowd, chosen for the diverse ways they use the library, including computer skills, home improvement research, magazines and books, among many others. “Every single person in this room and this groundbreaking has been part of this process — and we thank each and every one of you for this community,” Birdseye said. Ley said dramatic changes will be evident soon for the $1.9 million project, most of which will be funded through a $1.4 Library, Page 5
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Rachel Eyermann, a member of the Fort Wayne Scottish Pipes and Drums and Churubusco Public Library director played the bagpipes Saturday in honor of Andrew Carnegie’s Scottish heritage.
Foster homes needed in DeKalb County Informational meeting set Oct. 17 at JAM By Sue Carpenter scarpenter@kpcmedia.com GARRETT — There are no unwanted children — just unfound homes. ResCare Youth Services, formerly Children’s Sanctuary, provides youth care for children in a seven-county area with serious emotional problems, moderate to serious behaviors, physically and mentally challenged youth, medically fragile and those who are difficult to place due to numerous moves. ResCare is currently undergoing a huge recruitment effort and will be sharing information during a meeting from 6-8 p.m. on
Wednesday, Oct. 17 at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center in Garrett. Program director Millie McDonald is looking for families to provide short-term foster care for youth in the local area. “ResCare and the DeKalb County Department of Children’s Services desire to keep the youth in their home school, and close to what is most familiar to them overall,” said McDonald. “We want them to continue to have the most normalcy as possible in an abnormal situation. The youth are removed from their biological homes, typically due to no fault of their own but rather due to abuse or neglect,” she added. There is an immediate need for homes in DeKalb County, including the Garrett, Waterloo, Butler, Ashley and Auburn areas, according to McDonald.
In order to become a foster parent, a person must be at least 21 years old, go through two background checks, complete specialized training, pass a physical examination, be willing to work cooperatively with other professionals such as counselors and physicians, have patience to work with challenging youth and have an environmentally safe home. “This is a huge commitment,” McDonald said. Foster parents are open to some financial support from local and stage agencies. Although the program provides service for newborns to 23 years old in DeKalb and Allen counties, the average age is from 9-18 years. Those interested but unable to attend the meeting can phone McDonald or Mari-Lyn Yoder at 260-485-0870 for more information.
Local food drive planned Oct. 19 GARRETT —A food drive to help fill the shelves of the Community Care Food Pantry is Garrett is planned Saturday, Oct. 19. Area Girl Scouts and Boy Scout troops have volunteered to go from home-to-home collecting food donations. Garrett residents are asked to set non-perishable food donations on their front porches for the drive. Contact Steve Gallaher at 260-226-4094 or Rhonda Shatzer at 357-6383 for more information. The Community Care Food Pantry serves the needs of DeKalb County residents.
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LOCAL NEWS Entertainment at Legion Friday GARRETT — Russ Chandler will provide entertainment Friday from 7:30-11:30 p.m. at the Garrett American Legion Post 178 at 515 W. Fifth Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Visit garrettamericanlegion.com for upcoming events.
Live music at Eagles Friday GARRETT — Kirk Jones Anything Goes will provide live music at the Garrett Eagles Friday from 8-11 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Eagles home is located at 220 S. Randolph St.
Legion hosting euchre tourney GARRETT — Garrett American Legion Post 178 is hosting a euchre tournament Saturday, Oct. 19. Registration is at 1 p.m. with play to begin at 2 p.m. Contact the Post for details at 357-5133 or Scott Wilson at 357-3729.
Crash injures driver Friday GARRETT — A Churubusco man suffered injuries in a crash Friday at 5:15 p.m. southwest of Garrett, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department said. Timothy Roberts, 52, sustained abdominal and internal injuries. Police said Erich Zumbaugh, 20, of Garrett was driving a 2001 Ford Explorer and stopped on the south side of the intersection of C.R. 7 and S.R. 205. Zumbaugh did not see Roberts’ westbound 1999 Pontiac Bonneville on S.R. 205 and entered the intersection, where the vehicles collided. Zumbaugh was not injured. County police were assisted by Indiana Department of Natural Resources conservations officers, LaOtto Fire Rescue and DeKalb EMS.
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‘Faces, Figures and Critters’ to be displayed BY OCTAVIA LEHMAN olehman@kpcnews.net AUBURN — The 32nd annual RSVP Quilt Show will feature specialty quilts from the collection of Lina Zerkle. Zerkle, of Waterloo, will share her themed collection, “Faces, Figures and Critters.” The show is Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn, where it started more than 30 years ago. Many of the quilts in the collection are interpretations of famous people. She plans to show a piece of Albert Einstein, as well as one of her own self-portraits. She is currently working on a quilt with the image of Rosie the Riveter, but is unsure if it will be done in time for the show. “I usually work on two or three (quilts) at a time,” Zerkle said. Zerkle does not use patterns when making her quilts, but individually designs them, working from a photograph or sketch. “It’s all improvised,” Zerkle said, of her quilts. “I work from an art approach, rather than perfect piecing.” Currently, Zerkle has a quilt on display at the
Quilt block contest • Guest can contribute to this year’s RSVP Sampler Quilt. The color theme is “Shades of Black and White.” • Blocks can be made from a pattern of choice using applique, pieced or combination. Blocks must measure by 12 1/2 inches to be used in the sampler quilt. • Email sjohnson@ccfwsb.org for an application to display a quilt, consign a quilt, or to contribute to the quilt block contest. • Entries for the quilt block are due by Oct. 11.
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Lina Zerkle, right, and her husband, Dwight, display two quilts that will be a part of the RSVP Quilt Show Oct. 25-26 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Auburn. Zerkle is the featured artist for the 32nd annual show. Elkhart Visitors Bureau and pieces from her fiber arts collection at the Garrett Museum of Art. Zerkle was commissioned to make a quilt for Fort Wayne’s sister city, Plock, Poland. A longtime resident of DeKalb County, Zerkle
attended Ball State University in 1963 for her Bachelor’s degree in art education. She spent several years teaching art in public school before attending Indiana University to complete a Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics and sculpture.
Zerkle devoted much of her time to making pottery, until 1988 when she gave away all of her equipment and turned her studio into a sewing, quilting and art making area. She estimates she has made more than 100 quilts.
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STUDENTS DONATE TO ST. MARTIN’S The Garrett High School student council collected food and monetary donations for St. Martin’s Soup Kitchen as admission to the Powder Puff football game during homecoming week. Karsten Cooper is shown delivering the donations to Betty Creager at St. Martin’s.
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JAM Center plans basket bingo fundraiser Oct. 20 GARRETT — The 29th fundraiser for the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center will be Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. The event will feature games with prizes of Longaberger baskets, pottery and accessories. Doors open at 1 p.m. Admission is $25 in advance, which includes a Longaberger gift and 15 bingo games. Tickets will cost $30 at the door, if still available. Participants should bring their own dobbers, or they will be available for sale. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
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Tickets are available at all branches of Garrett State Bank, Hair Depot, Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center at 357-1917, Peoples Federal Savings Bank in Auburn, Thomas Funeral Home at 357-0444, Sue Blotkamp at 357-4788, Tom and Tina Drzewiecki at 357-6323, Anita Tullis at 437-4279 or from any JAM Center board member. All proceeds will benefit the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center. The event will be held at the center, located at 1200 East Houston St. Ticket holders will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for special Longaberger products.
The first quilt she made was from paisley pant scraps she received from her motherin-law. Zerkle said she likes working with her “own ideas and designs,” and many of her quilts are made from scraps she collects. “I like multicolored designs,” Zerkle said. “I like to recycle.” Admission to the show is $7 per person. Vendors will be on site and a raffle quilt made from last year’s quilt block contest will be sold. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program serves DeKalb, Noble and Steuben and LaGrange counties. For more information, call Shirley Johnson of RSVP at 925-0917.
DeKalb County Council, Commissioners Court, DeKalb County Courthouse, 8:30 a.m. Weigh to Go, First Baptist Church, Garrett, 10 a.m. 357-5309 Board of Directors, Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Office, Auburn, 12 noon. TRIM (Try Removing Inches Monthly) weigh-in, Alliance Industries, 901 E. Quincy St., Garrett, 5 -6 p.m., meeting follows. Phone 357-3617 for information GHS Choir Boosters, High School Cafeteria, 6 p.m. Altona Town Board, 6 p.m., Altona Town Hall Garrett American Legion 178 Ladies Auxiliary, 515 W. Fifth Ave., 6:30 p.m. Garrett Lions Club, Railroad Inn, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday DeKalb County Step Ahead/First Steps Council meeting, DeKalb County Office Bldg., lower level meeting room, 9:30 a.m. Rotary Club, Railroad Inn, 12 noon Garrett Public Library Board of Directors, Capitol Room, 6:30 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m. F. & AM., Garrett City Lodge #537, 7 p.m. Auburn Masonic Temple,
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Wednesday Shots for Tots/Matthew 25 Immunization Clinic, DeKalb Co. Health Dept., 220 W. 7th. St., Auburn, 1:30-5 p.m. Alzheimer Family Support Group, Heimach Center, Auburn, 2 p.m. Garrett VFW Ladies Auxiliary 1892, 118 North Cowen, 6 p.m., transfers welcome Widows and Widowers Support Group, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m. Garrett Eagles 1357 Ladies Auxiliary, 220 S. Randolph St., 7:30 p.m.
Thursday DeKalb County Drainage Board, Commissioners Court, Courthouse, Auburn, 8:30 a.m. Model Train Club, Heritage Park Museum basement, 7 p.m. Garrett Historical Society, Heritage Park Museum, 7:00 p.m. L.O.O.M. No. 566 Auburn, lodge hall, 8:30 p.m. AA meeting, St. Joseph basement, 8:30 p.m. GHS Class of 1941, Shorty’s Steakhouse, Garrett, 11:30 a.m.
Friday DeKalb Council on Pregnancy, First Church of Christ, noon - 4 p.m.
Alzheimer’s Association to host free program AUBURN — “Know the 10 Signs,” a free workshop on detecting the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Eckhart Public Library, 6035 Jackson St. “Know the 10 Signs” is a program developed by the Alzheimer’s Association designed to help people understand the warning signs of dementia. The program also has interactive video clips of people living with Alzheimer’s. There is no fee to attend the session, but registration is requested by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900.
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Community leaders reporting on progress at Learning Link’s April community meeting included, from left, Jeff Burns, chair of the Learning Link Steering Committee; Sherry Hanchar, Butler Early Education; Brennen Kitchen, Riverdale Elementary School; Chris Straw, Team Quality Services; Melissa Eshbach, Star Technologies; Jerry Yoder, community volunteer; and Rod Knox, Impact Institute.
Learning Link plans community meeting AUBURN — Learning Link, an education initiative of Community Foundation DeKalb County, is inviting community members countywide to its community meeting, Monday, Oct. 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1203 E. Seventh St., Auburn. Semi-annual meetings move to different communities to ensure countywide input. Anyone with an interest in DeKalb County education levels is encouraged to attend. Learning Link DeKalb County is a framework upon which community members and organizations across sectors can contribute to achieving the community’s vision of working together
through continuous learning to improve the quality of life for all. “Our education levels are not just a school issue, but a community issue,” said Judy Sorg, director of the initiative. “Learning Link’s success requires a diverse group of community organizations working together, not by asking every participant to do the same thing, but by encouraging each participant to undertake the activities at which it excels. The power then comes from the coordination of these activities that reinforce each other and support the common goal,” she added. Creating a culture of lifelong learning to raise education levels at all ages is
Learning Link’s broad goal. Three areas, led by volunteer action teams, are addressed — early childhood learning, kindergarten-to-12th grade education and adult learning. The purpose of the Oct. 14 working dinner meeting is to share the successes and challenges within each of the focus areas and seek input from community members. “Learning Link has achieved more than many thought possible,” said Jeff Burns, Learning Link steering committee chair. “It just shows that when various individuals and groups work together, they can achieve more than when they work alone.” “The community
foundation is convinced that education is the key to improving life for everyone in DeKalb County,” said Wendy Oberlin, executive director of the community foundation. “We encourage like-minded individuals to join us at the Oct. 14 meeting to hear about the work of our action teams and share their thoughts on moving the work forward.” Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Julie Isbell at the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, 925-0311, or by e-mail to jisbell@dekalbfoundation. org by Oct. 8. For more information, call Judy Sorg at 925-0311 or e-mail jsorg@dekalblearninglink. org.
Garrett teen named Miss DeKalb County, Big Train romps over Bluffton in 1963 50 years ago Marilee Hughes was crowned Miss DeKalb County at the 1963 Free Fall Fair. Contestants were judged in divisions such as swimsuit, grooming and poise, personality, conversation and talent. Hughes was named Miss Garrett during Sidewalk Day festivities in August. The Railroaders romped over Bluffton 33-0 in an NEIAC match on the Garrett field. The victory left the Big Train and New Haven as the only undefeated teams in the conference. George Hathaway scored two touchdowns and passed for another; Larry Warstler added a TD and three PATs; while Buzz Steward and Keith Bunn picked up two more goals. Lynn Harlan of LaOtto won the 1963 city golf championship by defeating Roger Gordon 3-2 in a 36-hole final over the weekend. Harlan also won the championship in 1956. Beryl Lewis won the title in 1962, with Gordon again placing second. A ruling by the Indiana Supreme Court declaring sales tax constitutional resulted in a reduction of the tax rate for Garrett-KeyserButler Schools, which had been set at $7.12 per $100
in property value. Had the sales tax gone into effect in July, the local school tax rate would have been $3.50, or 50 percent lower, according to Supt. Charles Puff. The school would need to re-figure its budget to determine the exact amount of reduction. A Garrett man repeated as the oldest settler at the DeKalb County Free Fall Fair. Ed Runion, 96, of rural Garrett won the distinction the previous two years. LOOKING He was born Jan. 17, BACK Stories from 1867. Mable Erick, 89, The Garrett of SpencerClipper ville was archives the oldest woman settler present at the event. Receipts from the annual 4-H livestock auction totaled a record $23,220 in September 1963. Beef receipts totaled $14,623, swine at $6,236, and lambs at $2,361. More than 250 business firms, industries, civic groups and individuals paid support to the 4-H auction. Clark and Company Food Market advertised hamburger at three pounds for $1. Ort’s Furniture offered Motorola console televi-
Derek R. Conrad 1/8/1977 - 8/21/2013
sions with a 23-inch screen starting at $259 with trade-in.
25 years ago Seven-year-old Alicia Molargik was chosen to handle Mr. J.J., a registered white Arabian horse owned by a Fort Wayne family at all Indianapolis Colts football games for the 1988 season. Alicia was dressed as a Colt cheerleader as she led the Colts’ mascot onto the field and at parades. Jennifer Thrush’s Hampshire gilt was judged grand champion gilt and champion Hampshire gilt at the 4-H fair. Brent Weller’s lamp was judged champion Suffolk ewe lamb, champion Suffolk ewe and supreme champion overall ewe in the open class. Third-grade teacher Reba Sliger dressed as a cowboy to promote the J.E. Ober Reading Round-Up. The week included guest readers and encouraged parents reading with their children at home. The school was one of 12 Indiana sites to receive a $6,000 grant to be a part of the REAP (Reading Excitement and Paperbacks) to demonstrate reading is fun. Jamie Witherspoon of Garrett was named Miss Congeniality at the 1988 Miss DeKalb County
Do not judge a song by its duration Nor by the number of its notes Judge it by its contents Sometimes those unfinished are Among the most poignant ... Do not judge a song by its duration Nor by the number of its notes Judge it by the way it touches and lifts The soul. Sometimes those unfinished are Among the most beautiful ... And when something has enriched Your life And when its melody lingers in Your heart Is it unfinished? Or is it endless?
Derek’s family wishes to thank Garrett High School Class of 1995, the pastors and congregation of County Line Church of God, and those who were there for him throughout his life. Derek’s life was like a shooting star, appearing on the horizon and blazing across the Heavens, gone so quickly, so quickly. We are left with memories shimmering down around us, each one treasured. God keep you, until we meet again.
Phil, Kathie, Nathan, Melissa and Aaron
pageant. DeKalb High School student Tanessa Burnett was named Miss DeKalb County. Susan Bayh, wife of Indiana Democrat gubernatorial candidate Evan Bayh, stopped in Garrett during a campaign swing. Altona residents were allowed to return home after a 12-hour evacuation due to a chemical leak on a tank car on the tracks near their homes. CSX Railroad switching crews discovered the leak and contacted rescue teams. A crew from Shell Oil began siphoning the naphtha petroleum cleaning solvent from the leaking tank into a transfer car. Garrett firefighters estimated the solvent was leaking at a rate of six to seven gallons per hour from a ruptured seam. Several neighbors and businessmen were allowed to “take out their frustrations” by throwing bricks through the windows of three downtown buildings scheduled for demolition in the 100 block of North Randolph Street.
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OGDEN, Utah — Glenn W. Steigmeyer, age 60 of Ogden, Utah, and formerly of Garrett, died Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013, at his residence. He was born Sept. 3, 1953, in Garrett to William and Sharon (Simon) Steigmeyer. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Brent Steigmeyer and a sister, Clara Steigmeyer. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, from 1-4 p.m. at Celebration Hall, 1346 S. Randolph St. in Garrett. Arrangements are by Thomas Funeral Home of Garrett.
Susan Snyder AUBURN — Susan J. (Farmer) Snyder, 62, of Auburn, died Friday Oct. 4, 2013, at Betz Nursing home in Auburn. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Pinnington-McComb Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn. Prof. Scott Miner will be officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn. Memorials are to DeKalb Humane Society or American Cancer Society.
Virgil Fiedler SPENCERVILLE — Virgil J. Fiedler, 77, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at Roper Hospital in Charleston, S.C., while on vacation. Calling will be Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road, Leo. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with calling one hour prior at the church. Pastor Ann Lantz will officiate. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials are to Leo United Methodist Church, 13527 Leo Road, Leo, IN 46765. Arrangements are by Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville.
Tom Smith KENDALLVILLE — Tom L. Smith (Smitty), 66, of Kendallville died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at 5:31 p.m. in the emergency room at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, with Pastor Steve Bahrt of Faith United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery,
Kendallville. Calling is today, Oct. 7, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home and one hour prior to services on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to Faith United Methodist Church or ARC of Noble County, a workshop for the handicapped in Albion.
Janet Luttman HUDSON — Janet J. (Jackson) Luttman, 79, died Saturday Oct. 5, 2013. Private family services will take place. Memorials are to a charity of the donor’s choice or Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home, Hudson.
Carol Scott HUNTERTOWN — Carol A. Scott, 66, of Huntertown, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at University Park Health & Rehab Center in Fort Wayne. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. Calling will be at the funeral home after noon Tuesday until the time of the service. Burial will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County. Memorials are to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6324 Constitution Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
Rex Draggoo FREMONT — Rex Allen Draggoo, 51, of Fremont, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2013 at his residence. Calling is from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday at Beams Funeral Home, Fremont. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home with Chaplain Mike Collins of the Fremont American Legion Post # 57 officiating. Military honors will be conducted by members of the Orland American Legion Post #423. Memorials are to the Orland American Legion Post #423, ALS, or Steuben County Humane Society.
Bill Irish Sr. AUBURN — Bill J. Irish Sr., 64, of Auburn died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013, at his home. Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. with visitation one hour prior at Pinnington-McComb Funeral & Cremation Services, Auburn. The Rev Della Hall and the Rev. Bob Page will be officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Auburn, with military funeral honors provide by the United States Army and American Legion Post 97, Auburn. Memorials are to the family.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY October 8 Connor Diederich Dylan Nash Raymond Keith Pence Neil Pepple Bobby D. Diederich Stanley Charles Huffer Deborah Omspacher Jerry Wayne Steinman Melinda Sue Thill Cosette Kearns Pathek Richard Patrick Barry Katherine Anne Kleeman Paul Eugene Griffin Mary Ann Whitecar Kristen Endsley
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POLICE NEWS Officers arrest 14 AUBURN — Local police officers arrested 14 people from Tuesday through Saturday, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Christopher Payton, 35, of the 1100 block of South Lee Street, Garrett, was arrested Tuesday at 1:20 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of possession of precursors, a Class D felony. Robert Jarvis, 30, of Pekin was arrested Wednesday at 1:28 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department for alleged failure to report to jail for a sentence for public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor. Joshua Thimlar, 22, of the 300 block of Depot Street, Butler, was arrested Tuesday at 9:13 p.m. by the Butler Police Department on charges of possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor; and criminal recklessness and criminal mischief, Class B misdemeanors. Jacob Justus, 33, of the 3200 block of C.R. 68, Auburn, was arrested Wednesday at 11 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on charges of rape, a Class A felony; domestic battery in the presence of a child, domestic battery with a previous conviction and strangulation, Class D felonies; and domestic battery and resisting law enforcement, Class A misdemeanors. George M. Gray, 60, of the 900 block of Janie Street, Auburn, was arrested Thursday at 7:20 a.m. by the Indiana State Police on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction, a Class D felony. William Estes, 60, of the 5400 block of Salmon Run, Auburn, was arrested Thursday at 7:10 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of operating a
vehicle while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor Thai Hill, 33, of the 100 block of South Broadway, Butler, was arrested Thursday at 9:40 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. Richard Hill, 62, of the 300 block of East Oak Street, Butler, was arrested was arrested Thursday at 9:40 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. Thomas J. Clark, 52, of the 100 block of Court Street, Auburn, was arrested Friday at 8:44 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of theft, a Class D felony. Daniel E. Rottger, 49, of the 1200 block of South Randolph Street, Garrett, was arrested Friday at 4:47 p.m. by the Garrett Police Department on a charge of battery, a class B misdemeanor. Megan Squire, 28, of the 1000 block of Bryan Avenue, Auburn, was arrested Friday at 8:06 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging her with neglect of a dependent, a Class D felony. Matthew J. Short, 28, of East Edgewater Drive, Garrett, was arrested Saturday at 12:31 a.m. by the Garrett Police Department on a charge of battery. Melody S. Sheets, 30, of the 600 block of West Parsonage Street, Hudson, was arrested Saturday at 12:35 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a charge of driving while suspended, a Class A misdemeanor. Ryan N. Hall, 19, of the 700 block of West Edge Drive, Auburn, was arrested Saturday at 7:40 a.m. by the Auburn Police Department on a charge of minor consuming, a Class C misdemeanor.
Budget from Page 1 Light poles draw disapproval Wooden poles erected by the city in a new subdivision in Garrett earlier in the day drew disapproval from one of the lot owners. Patrick Sparkman of the 100 block of South Cowen St. plans to build a home on Lakeside Place in the new Countryside Estates development on the southeast edge of town. Sparkman told council members the poles placed in front of the homes and cul-de-sacs “look really cheap, to be honest with you. “If we are going to have that kind of poles placed in front of our homes we paid a lot of money for, I would rather not have anything,” Sparkman said. Brinkerhoff responded he was not part of the plan process, and suggested the matter be referred back to the planning department “to chase down the question and chase down the answer. It doesn’t sound like what I remember the plan included for street lighting,” Brinkerhoff added, “but I don’t
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want to say that because I was not part of the planning process.” One council member suggested the poles were set up for a temporary power feed, but Sparkman said he was led to believe the poles were for security lighting after speaking with workers on the site. Developer Curt Custer and Otero would be meeting later in the week to discuss the matter. Hoeffel assured Sparkman she would follow up on the matter. Sparkman praised Custer for working hard to make the (subdivision) look nice. “Those poles just make the place look tacky,” Sparkman said. Hoeffel reminded the council of Sunday’s Caboose Festival at the Garrett Heritage Park just north of the Herb Kleeman Underpass. She also reported the city park department will show a Halloween movie, “Hotel Transylvania” in Eastside Park on Saturday, Oct. 26. The event is free and refreshments will be served.
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Train snuffs Starfires By Aaron Organ aorgan@kpcmedia.com BERNE – Garrett coach Chris DePew’s decision this week to install the spread offense apparently was a wise one. The Railroaders put up nearly 500 yards of total offense and punted just once, as quarterback Noah Follett threw for five touchdowns – three to wideout Ryan VandeZande – and ran for another in a powerful road win over South Adams, 49-28. “We switched it quite up a bit this week and went back to the spread offense, decided it was time to use our better assets, our quarterback and receivers, being as beat up up front as we were, and we had a good result,” said DePew. “I’m pretty happy with really the whole team’s play.” DePew said the decision to switch to the spread offense was made on the way home last week from the Woodlan game, in which his team was handled by the Warriors. DePew said his team did not watch any film from the game and instead “got right to work on South
Adams.” The Starfires paid the price. Follett finished 22 for 30 passing for 361 yards and five touchdowns. Three receivers had more than 100 yards passing, led by VandeZande’s 124 yards. Dustin Underwood caught seven balls for 106 yards and Cole Wilson added 104 yards on four catches, two for touchdowns. It took Garrett four plays to find the end zone after recovering an onside kick to open the game. Follett hit VandeZande on a 7-yard pass 20 seconds in to jump on the Starfires. South Adams responded on its ensuing series when Derek Wanner hit Isaiah Amstutz for a 26-yard score four minutes later. The Railroaders hit back three minutes later with a Follett-to-Wilson connection for 29 yards. On Garrett’s next possession, Follett scrambled left from five yards out for another score. After a Drew LeFever rushing touchdown for the Starfires, Follett hit VandeZande on an 18-yard
strike-for-touchdown late in the second quarter. Garrett opened the third quarter with a Follett-toWilson 21-yard touchdown, and after Derek Wanner answered for South Adams with a 12-yard scoring run, Follett hit VandeZande from five yards out for the pair’s third scoring connection. Bryit Sumner scored on a 5-yard run to end the scoring for the Railroaders. DePew praised Follett’s performance, saying the senior’s commitment to picking up the new scheme through practice this week and helping to school his teammates was key in engineering a successful offensive game against South Adams. “The offense moved pretty well tonight, and that’s on the quarterback,” said DePew. “Noah played a good game. We put a lot of extra time in this week to make sure the offense was sharp.” South Adams was led by Wanner’s 6-for-13 and two touchdown-passing performance. Wanner ran for another score.
SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, Oct. 7 GMS Soccer vs. Angola, there, 5 p.m. GMS 7th/8th grade volleyball vs. East Noble, 5 p.m., home
Tuesday, Oct. 8 Boys/girls ACAC meet at Adams Central at Monroe, 5:30 p.m. Varsity/JV volleyball in ACAC tourney, to be announced GMS soccer vs. Westview, at Emma, 5 p.m. GMS football vs.
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just couldn’t find a way to score. The JV team finished its season with a record of 3-2-2.
Garrett shuts out Whitko SOUTH WHITLEY — The Garrett boys soccer team finished their regular season with a solid victory over the visiting Whitko Wildcats with a 4-0 win on senior night. Garrett’s 11 Railroader seniors were recognized for their contributions and accomplishments to the soccer program. The 11 seniors lead the way dominating possession and earning 11 first half corner kicks. The corner kicks lead the way to the first goal as Karsten Cooper scored the first goal off of Reiley Pugh’s corner kick and Garrett was up 1-0. Cooper and Pugh combined again off another corner that bounced back out to Pugh who then cross the ball and Cooper had his second goal. Nik Wilkinson held Whitko scoreless in goal for the first half. Garrett lead 2-0 through the second half when Cooper netted his third goal with 15 minutes to play. Garrett scored the final goal with another goal off a corner kick and Ashton Castator put home a corner kick from Chris Colby and the Railroaders had the victory. Garrett finishes it regular season at 11-4-1. They begin sectional play Monday, October 7th vs. Central Noble @ Garrett beginning at 6 p.m. The JV team lost a hard-fought half against Whitko losing the half 1-0. The JV team had several chances to score and dominated possession but
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Garrett JV tops Columbia City Garrett’s junior varsity team defeated Columbia City 3-0 in a 40-minute half on Wednesday. Robbie Bauman scored on a corner kick, Andrew Bishop scored on a header and Reiley Pugh scored on an assist from Tristan Bigelow. The team has a record of 3-1-2 in their halves played this season. Volleyball
Garrett falls to Heritage in three GARRETT - Heritage defeated Garrett in three games 25-17, 25-9, 25-15 Thursday. For the Railroaders, Taylor Smith had seven kills and 19 digs, Drue Bodey had 12 digs, Rachel DePew had 10 assists and seven digs, Lindsay Crosby had four kills and nine digs, and Lyndsey Gibson had four kills and six digs. GMS Cross Country
Teams bring home invite medals BERNE — The Locomotives brought home some hardware from the South Adams Small School Invitational Saturday. The boys ran shorthanded but still turned in strong performances. Micah Malcolm was the middle school boys champion in a field of 140 runners. His winning time of 10:49 was a lifetime best. Chance Hinkle also ran a lifetime
best of 12:56 good enough for 52nd. Juan Arambula 77th, and Turk Taylor 94th rounded out the boys team. The girls also found success with two medal winners on the day. Sydney Weaver finished 4th in a time of 12:14 and Madison Evans ran a lifetime best of 13:33 good enough for 23rd. Rounding out the girls squad was Chloe Hinkle finishing 80th, Natalee Garrison 106th, Samantha Dewitt 111th, and Kaitline Cook 116th. The Locomotives wrap up their season with two conference meets in this week. The ACAC championship meet is Thursday, They head to Angola Monday for the TCAC championship to close out the season. Girls Soccer
Girls end regular season with win ALBION — Kari Nelson scored two goals to lead Garrett to a 6-1 victory over Central Noble in Northeast Corner Conference action on Wednesday. Katie Hunkler, Kelsie Winebrenner and Kesli Warfield also scored a goal each, with the final goal coming on an own goal forced by Karen Mulderij. The Railroaders finish the regular season with a record of 8-7-1 and play Westview at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Westview Sectional.
Garrett shuts out Elkhart Christian GARRETT — Kaitlin Wisel tallied a hat trick and Tori Baver scored on a free kick to lead Garrett past Elkhart Christian 4-0 on Tuesday.
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AUBURN — The Auburn Kiwanis Club will begin sales of its holiday loaf Nov. 1, said Eugene Fuhrer, Children First board member and chair of the annual fundraiser. The first loaves will come out of the oven Thursday, Oct. 31, at about 9:30 p.m. Members anticipate baking 5,000 loaves the first weekend with another 3,000 the second. Loaves will be on sale for $4 apiece beginning Nov. 1 at the Auburn Presbyterian Church at the corner of Twelfth and Jackson streets in Auburn. Auburn Kiwanis has partnered with Children First for more than 40 years to prepare, bake and sell holiday loaf, with the proceeds donated by the Auburn Kiwanis to Children First. “On behalf of the Auburn Kiwanis Club, I would like to extend to you an invitation to try Holiday Loaf,” said Fuhrer. “For 42 years, the Auburn Kiwanis have had
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communities.” Proceeds from the annual holiday loaf sale help fund programs at Children First. All programs are based on the premise that all parents want the best for their children and the organization seeks to partner with parents to help children thrive in school and in their communities. Children First has a wealth of resources, expertise, knowledge and materials that are of value to everyone who has children, the organization said. It is Children First’s desire to ensure that through intervention, prevention and education, more people become aware of the best practice recommendations on how to be great parents. Children First said great parents create a strong family unit, better decision-making, fewer crisis situations and a more stable home environment. A stable home positively supports children in their academic endeavors and may lead to improved school performance. Children First said strong families make strong communities.
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