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NEWS IN BRIEF Christmas bureau taking applications GARRETT — The Garrett Christmas Bureau will be taking applications this week. Applicants can sign up on the second floor of City Hall, 130 S. Randolph St., on Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. A handicap entrance is located on the north side of the building. Required information includes: • Photo identification for applicant; • Proof of residence; • A current lease with applicant’s name and address; • A current billing with applicant’s name and address; • EBT/SNAP Card if applicable; • Income/Employer/Support information; • Identification for each child living with applicant, and a 2013-14 school identification/ record or a birth certificate or social security card for each child. Organizations and individuals interested in adopting a family are asked to phone Sue at 357-3846 or email sue@garrettindiana.us. Volunteers are also needed for the program. Donations can be mailed to the Christmas Bureau at P.O. Box 52, Garrett, IN 46738 or dropped off daily at City Hall between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. or by appointment.

City meetings planned Tuesday GARRETT — Two city meetings will be held Tuesday in City Hall. The Common Council will meet at 7 p.m. Agenda items include the first reading of an ordinance regarding electric utility rates and charges. The Board of Works will meet at 5:30 p.m.

Parks Authority to meet tonight GARRETT — The City of Garrett Parks and Recreation Authority Committee will meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the mayor’s office in City Hall. Agenda items include follow-up on the Halloween Movie Night, the City Christmas Tree lighting, Christmas Parade of Lights on Saturday and a Santa Paws fundraiser on Dec. 15. The meeting is open to the public.

GHS begins food drive today GARRETT — Garrett High School’s annual Christmas food drive will start today, Nov. 18th and continue through Dec. 11. This year’s theme is Winter Olympics. Each class is divided into boys and girls and each group has a designated drop-off site for their donations, including some classrooms that the teachers have generously offered to use. At the end of the Christmas drive, members of the student council will box the donations and deliver them to the Community Care Food Pantry in Garrett.

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Counselors group honors Kruse INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana School Counselor Association recently named state Sen. Dennis Kruse, R-Auburn, its Legislator of the Year. The association said it honored Kruse, chair of the Senate Education and Career Development Committee, for his openness and leadership on various education issues. “Sen. Kruse has long distinguished himself as a champion for Indiana’s school counselors,” said Julie Baumgart, government relations and legislative chair of ISCA. “He has consistently opened

his doors to our members to listen to the challenges and concerns they face each day as they strive to improve the lives of Indiana students.” Baumgart added that Kruse’s sponsorship of House Enrolled Act 1423 was instrumental in passing Kruse this important measure to help young Hoosiers. HEA 1423 provides anti-bullying initiatives and resources to schools across

Indiana. The association said over the past several years, Kruse has authored and sponsored a number of bills to improve Indiana’s overall education system. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the Indiana School Counselor Association,” Kruse said in a news release from the association. “This organization is focused on advocating for student success, both in and out of the classroom. I look forward to working with them in the future.” This summer and fall, Kruse served as co-chair of several

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Members and leaders of Cub Scout Pack 3178’s Tiger Den raise a new American flag at the Altona Town Hall Tuesday. The former flag was lowered was retired during a ceremony Thursday at the Garrett American Legion. In front, from left, are Corbyn Minnich, Riley Clingan, Lane Sutton and Grayson Marshall. In the middle row are Adam Burns, Elijah Johnson, Chandler Minnich and Brayden Marshall. In back are den leaders Thomas Hofferman, Ben Johnson, Dellas Burns and Brad Clingan. Den leader Steve Minnich was not pictured.

Photo exhibit opens at GMOA GARRETT — The Garrett Museum of Art opened its latest exhibit, “Beauty” at a reception Friday. More than 35 area photographers submitted entries for the juried show that will continue through Dec. 22. Forrest VanGundy of Golden Lake near Angola won first place with his entry, “Abstract Weeds.” VanGundy said his interest in photography began some 40 years ago but he quit about 10 years later. He recently retired and returned to his hobby about four years ago. His entry was shot with a Nikon D70. VanGundy said he did not use much manipulation to create his award-winning photo. He frames all of his own works. He was surprised this particular photo was selected the winner of his three entries. VanGundy has shown his

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Dozens of patrons visited the Garrett Museum of Art Friday at the opening of its photography exhibit, “Beauty.” The show will continue through Dec. 22. photos at other shows, and is proud Wabash. to have three entries entered in the “I got in!” he said. recent Clark Gallery Photography Photography, Page 6 Show at the Honeywell Center in

Garrett spellers place 5th in state WEST LAFAYETTE — Garrett High School’s Spell Bowl team spelled 49 words correctly out of 90 possible to take fifth place in Class 3 at the Indiana Academic Spell Bowl Senior State Finals on Saturday at Purdue University. “I think we did really well,” said Garrett coach Mark Claxton. “I think it’s pretty outstanding that of all the schools in Class 3, we were able to place fifth.” Cascade High School in Clayton was the state champion in Class 3 with 81 words correct. Eight teams competed in Class 3 at the state meet. In Class 1, East Noble High School placed second. This was the fourth straight year Garrett has qualified for the finals. “I know that I would like to keep coming back. I know the kids would,” Claxton said. “Garrett’s had a really excellent tradition of bringing kids down to this competition. We’re looking to be here again. “We’ve got 20 team members right now. We’ve got six seniors,

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Senior Victoria Stone, left, accepts a state qualifier recognition award on behalf of the Garrett High School Spell Bowl team Saturday at the state finals at Purdue University. The Railroaders finished fifth in Class 3 at the meet. so hopefully I can get all 14 kids to come back and then some for next year. Junior Julia Thorne and senior Cassie Smith each had near-perfect rounds with eight words correct out of nine for Garrett. Claxton said he

education committees studying topics such as Common Core, regional college campuses, high-preforming schools and absenteeism. “Sen. Kruse has been willing to advocate on our behalf and on behalf of Indiana’s school children to his colleagues in the General Assembly,” Baumgart said. “His record of leadership on education issues and his attentiveness to the concerns of Indiana school counselors make him an ideal selection as our inaugural Legislator of the Year.”

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Decorate Our City Tree in Garrett Saturday GARRETT — The City of Garrett is hosting a Decorate Our City Tree event Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. in the courtyard next to City Hall. Ornaments can be dropped off at City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or brought to the event. Donated ornaments will be stored for next year.

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was proud of all the students who competed. “They’re extremely dedicated. They’re all busy kids, but they always find time,” Claxton said. “They represent Garrett extremely well.”

BY KATHRYN BASSETT kbassett@kpcmedia.com AUBURN — A judge, not a jury, will decide if a former local police officer who is accused of obtaining military surplus items through his department and selling some of them for personal gain is guilty or not guilty. Sean L. Kahkola of the 15000 block of Towne Park Run, Huntertown, is charged with Kahkola two counts of theft, both Class D felonies. Kahkola had been a Garrett police officer from 1997-2005. He joined the Auburn Police Department in 2005 and resigned from the Auburn force April 16, 2012. A jury trial had been scheduled for Dec. 3 and 4 in DeKalb Superior Court I. Thursday, Judge Kevin Wallace granted Kahkola’s motion to waive a jury trail and set a bench trial before the judge. Kahkola is represented by attorney Kevin Likes. Joe Rowe is the special prosecutor in the case. According to court documents, in 2005, Kahkola helped the Auburn Police Department obtain a 1988 Chevy pickup through a program that gives police departments items the federal government no longer wants, free of charge. By Jan. 5, 2006, Kahkola was listed on the truck’s title as its owner, according to court documents. On July 28, 2008, Kahkola sold the truck to his parents for $500. The second theft charge relates to the sale of a 2002 camper that Kahkola also procured while he was a police officer in Auburn.

Parade of Lights planned Saturday GARRETT — Garrett’s seventh annual Christmas Parade of Lights will be Saturday, Nov. 23 in downtown Garrett. Sponsored by the Garrett Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb County Horsemen’s Association, draft horse teams will pull decorated wagons from Warfield Street to downtown Garrett. Their expected arrival downtown will be at about 6 p.m. Downtown businesses including restaurants will be open during the event. The parade route follows East Warfield to Randolph Street through downtown, then east on King St. and south on Second Street. The event is a week earlier this year instead of the day after Thanksgiving to allow families to gather for the holiday. Santa Claus will arrive by firetruck at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29 to greet children at the Silver Screen Cinema. The event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, who will be passing out candy for the kids.

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Young UW supporters launch book drive FROM STAFF REPORTS AUBURN — The youngest members the United Way Campaign Chair family wanted to find a way to make a difference in the community. Many of the United Way campaign presentations and events their parents, David and Stacy Hefty, are involved in happen while their children are in school, or even sleeping. At a news conference Wednesday, Sydney Hefty, 10, and her younger brothers, Matthias, 8, Isaiah 6, and and Isaac 3, shared that they have been hard at work making posters for a book drive to benefit families in DeKalb County with children from birth to age 3. The children chose to name their program the Live United Through Reading Book Drive. Sydney Hefty shared her own love for books and that her favorite time to read iss at bedtime and her favorite book is “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee. Her brothers shared that they like tractor books — the ones with green tractors. Their parents shared with them the importance of helping others. The Hefty family loves to read, so the

book drive was a natural choice. “We want all children to have books of their own,” Stacy Hefty said. “There are few things better that letting a child curl up in your lap to look at pictures, hear your voice and learn to think of books as a favorite toy.” New and gently used board and picture books will be distributed to area agencies to give to families with children from birth to 3 years old. These agencies and organizations report they are thrilled with the chance to give books to young children, and they are aware of the connection between the love of reading and language and success in school. Renee Florin, executive director of Shelter Ministries, said the donated books will be given to families at its Shopfor Christmas day. Florin said the ministries hope to provide each child with “something to wear, something they need, something they want and something to read.” Employees of the Family Dollar Distribution Center in Ashley, Messenger Corp. in Auburn, Nucor Building Systems in Waterloo and Nucor Vulcraft in St. Joe will be collecting

books through the end of December. Community members from Garrett can donate books at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, Butler residents can donate books at Butler Early Education, and books also can be dropped off at the United Way office, 208 S. Jackson St., Auburn now through Dec. 30. Agencies receiving the books are Butler Early Education, Children First Center, DeKalb Council on Pregnancy, GKB Head Start, Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, RSVP Community Center of Caring Food Pantry, Shelter Ministries and YMCA of DeKalb County. “We are so appreciative of the companies and organizations that are supporting this book drive,” said Sonja Situm, resource coordinator for United Way. “The Hefty children are excited that our community members are working with them to bring the joy of books to lots of other children.” The book drive will continue through the end of the year. For more information, contact the United Way office at 927-0995 or sonja@unitedwaydekalb.org.

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The United Way of DeKalb County launched a Live United Through Reading book drive Wednesday. The effort is led by the children of campaign co-chairs David and Stacy Hefty. New and gently -used books are sought for local agencies that deal with early learning programs. In front, from left, are Isaac Hefty, 3, Isaiah Hefty, 6 and Matthias Hefty, 8. In back are Glen Bontrager, human resource manager for Messenger Corp., Sydney Hefty, 10, Johnelle Smith, early education coordinator for the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, and Charlene Swank, human resource manager for Family Dollar Distribution Center.

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Homeowner rescues driver from burning car GARRETT — A Fort Wayne man crashed an allegedly stolen car into a home southeast of Garrett Sunday morning, and the homeowner then rescued the driver from the burning car, DeKalb County Police said. Donald E. Overbay, 22, of Abbey Drive, suffered a broken ankle, lacerations to his forehead, nose and chin and abrasions to his hip, police said. DeKalb EMS took him to Parkview Regional Medical Center at Fort Wayne, where he was admitted and listed in stable condition. At 9:48 a.m., Overbay was driving a 2003 Hyundai Elantra westbound in the 1800 block of C.R. 60. The car left the roadway on the north side, and he overcorrected his steering, sliding sideways across the road into a house, knocking a portion of the home off its foundation. The car rolled onto its roof and caught fire, and the homeowner pulled Overbay

GARRETT — Eight Garrett churches have joined together to present the first “Showcase of Churches” on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1-4 p.m. The community is invited to take a Christmas walk through these churches in celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. The event is at no charge to the public, but each church will have a basket for a freewill offering that will be combined and than equally divided between St. Martins’ and Community Care food pantries. Participating churches

are First Baptist Church, First Church of Christ, The Garrett Community Church, Garrett Presbyterian Church, Garrett United Methodist Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Living Waters Community Church and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Garrett community has a long history of supporting each other whenever a need arises. This tradition has been passed down from generation-to-generation, from family-to-family, and from the fellowship of Garrett’s community of churches.

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To the editor: I am very disappointed in the citizens of DeKalb County. My son and I attended the Veterans Day parade on this past Saturday. We only saw maybe and I stress maybe a dozen people lined up to watch the parade within the couple block area I could see from where we were standing. This is shameful. Where were you?

It was a beautiful sunny, windy November day so you cannot blame it on the weather. Our local veterans deserve more respect than what they were shown on this day. At least that is my opinion. The streets of town should have been lined with people to honor these brave men and women who have fought and/or are fighting for our country. Something to think about when you lie down to sleep tonight. Tina Custer Garrett

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Garrett student interns with physical therapists My name is Kaitlin Wisel and I am a senior at Garrett High School. This fall, I participated in an internship at Indiana Physical Therapy in Auburn. After being injured and having gone through surgery and physical therapy myself, I really enjoyed being around my therapists and the environment of the workplace. This sparked my initial interest. I have always had an interest in athletics as well, which got me interested in athletic training and even more interested in physical therapy. The Professional Career Internship program allowed me to explore my career and finalize my decision of this being the right profession for me. As an intern, I had the opportunity to observe patients and their injuries. The therapist comes up with a plan in order to treat the patients to the fullest potential possible. I am given the opportunity to help the patients regain full use of the injured part by going through strengthening exercises with them. One day I could be helping a patient with a wrist injury, and the next I could be helping another with a back or knee injury. Each therapist has his or her own specialization, and I had the privilege to observe all of them. My favorite part about my internship was the relationships I developed with the therapist and the patients. Every day, I saw multiple patients that I was able to help regain function and strength as well as talk to and get to know on a more personal level. I loved being able to get to know the therapists as well. They shared about their lives and families and helped me with any questions I had about furthering my education in

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Garrett senior Kaitlyn Wisel completed an internship with Indiana Physical Therapy in Auburn. this field. I furthered my knowledge about the human body and how joints, bones, tendons and ligaments are supposed to properly work. I earned how to get those body systems that do not work properly back to where they need to be in order to perform everyday tasks. My desire to pursue a career as a physical therapist increased throughout this program. My mentors at Indiana Physical Therapy taught me so much. One quality I would like to take from them to use in my future is their sense of drive and determination while being gentle. You have to push the patients to get better and improve, but you can’t push them too far. My mentors plan workouts around what will best benefit each

individual patient to get him or her back to normal. They have also learned through facial expressions, breathing patterns, and the slightest movements when a patient is beginning to feel overworked and in pain. I started to catch on and would love to have the ability to notice such little things and help others improve their lives. I would highly recommend this program to other students. Hands-on experience is my best way of learning making this class very beneficial for me. It is a great way to explore your career options and prepare you better for your future. I would like to thank all of the therapists and patients at Indiana Physical Therapy and Garrett High School for this opportunity.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday DeKalb County Commissioners, Commissioners Court, 8:30 a.m. Weigh to Go, First Baptist Church, Garrett, 10 a.m. 357-5309 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 Auburn/DeKalb County Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group: DeKalb Medical Arts Bldg. Conference room 303B. DeKalb Memorial Hospital Auburn. Phone (260) 637-3820 for info

Tuesday DeKalb County Izaak Walton League Rotary Club, Railroad Inn, 12 noon Free anonymous/

confidential HIV testing, DeKalb County Office Bldg., 2:30-4 p.m. City of Garrett Board of Public Works, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. Diabetic Support Group, Heimach Center, Auburn, 6:30 p.m. Garrett City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m.

Wednesday Fort Wayne Alzheimer’s Support Group, 227 E. Washington Blvd., 10-11:30 a.m. American Legion Post 178, 7 p.m. Widows and Widowers Support Group, St. Joseph Parish Center, 7 p.m. Garrett Post 1892, V.F.W., lodge hall, 7:30 p.m. DeKalb D.A.V., Auburn

American Legion Post 97, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday DeKalb County Drainage Board, Commissioners Court, Courthouse, Auburn, 8:30 a.m. Garrett Garden Club regular meeting, Garrett Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Alliance Industries, board of directors, 7 p.m. Model Train Club, Heritage Park Museum basement, 7 p.m. Knights of Columbus, Council Chambers, 7:30 p.m.. Rebekahs, Odd Fellows Hall, 8 p.m. AA meeting, St. Joseph basement, 8:30 p.m.

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DEATHS AND TRIBUTES Coy Neeley Jr. GARRETT — Coy Neeley Jr., age 69, of Garrett, died on Friday, November 15, 2013, at his residence. He was born August 16, 1944 to Coy Neeley Sr. and Marygold (Warrix) Neeley in Garrett Mr. Neeley and they preceded him in death. He married Sheila Beber on October 31, 1962 in Virginia Beach, Va., and she died on March 13, 1978. Coy was a process engineer and supervisor at Cooper Automotive in Auburn for 38 years, retiring in 2004. He was a member of the Garrett American Legion and Garrett Eagles. He is survived by a son, Jim and Nancy Neeley of Garrett; a daughter, Robin Omspacher of Garrett; a daughter in-law, Tina Neeley of Garrett; loving companion for 30 years, Connie Heffley of Garrett; brother, Edgar Warrix of Garrett; sisters, Marylou Bailey of Garrett, Ky., and Ruey Carrol of Corunna; grandsons, Cruz Neeley, Seth Omspacher and Brock Omspacher of Garrett and granddaughters, Macy and Kristen Neeley of Garrett. He was also preceded in death by a son, Chris Neeley, and a sister, Barbara Faye Neeley. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 18, 2013, from 2-8 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home,

1277 C.R. 56, Garrett. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Cemetery in Garrett. Memorials are to Big Brothers/Big Sisters. To send a condolence or to sign the online guest book visit thomasfuneralhome.org.

Norman Sells KENDALLVILLE — Norman Sells, 62, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Funeral services will be today, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be Rev. Charles Mosley. Burial will be in Orange Cemetery near Rome City. Preferred memorials may be made to family.

Mark Miller NOBLETON, Fla. — Mark Allen Miller, 60, of Nobleton and formerly of Avilla, died Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in Groveland, Fla. Services were held Saturday at Purcell Funeral Home in Bushnell, Fla. Burial was in Florida. Memorials are to the donor’s choice.

Tammy Sherck WATERLOO — Tammy L. (Bennett) Sherck, 50, of Waterloo died Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.

Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, Waterloo, with calling from 10–11 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service. The Rev. Ralph Diehl will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Calling also will be from 3-8 p.m. today, Nov. 18 at the funeral home. Memorials are to the American Diabetes Association 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

Dorothy Speice BUTLER — Dorothy M. (Keller) Speice, 95, died Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. Services were held Saturdy at H.E. Johnson and Sons Funeral Home in Butler with Pastor Christine E. Fodrea of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was in the Butler Cemetery. Memorials are the the Heimach Center in Auburn.

OBITUARY POLICY The Garrett Clipper 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 Sue Carpenter for more information at: scarpenter@kpcmedia.com.

State Parks & Reservoirs photo contest in progress Deadline to enter is Dec. 31 There’s still time for photographers to enter submissions for the DNR Division of State Parks & Reservoirs photography contest, which runs through the end of the year. Photographers must be 18 or older. Photos must be submitted electronically via the DNR State Parks & Reservoirs Flickr page at flickr.com/groups/ indianadnr. Photos of plants, wildlife, scenic beauty, events,

historic facilities and features, and individual or family outdoor recreation images taken at Indiana state parks and reservoirs in all seasons may be entered. Eligible locations from which photographs may be taken are listed at dnr. IN.gov/parklake/2392.htm. A panel of judges selected by DNR staff will choose the top 10 photographs and announce them in January. Top 10 winners will be awarded a 2014 entrance pass or other prize. Winning photographs will appear in the DNR photo galleries at dnr.

Event features farm toys, NASCAR collectibles AVILLA — The Avilla Farm Toy Show is planned Saturday, Nov. 30, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s School on North Main Street. The show will feature farm toys and NASCAR collectibles. Admission costs $1 per person. Children 12 and under will be admitted free.

Food will be served by the youth group of St. Mary’s. For more information, call 897-3645 or 349-1272.

IN.gov. Even non-photographers can win prizes by nominating a photo from the Flickr page for consideration as a 2012-2013 top 10 winner. Email a link to your choice to gmurphy@ dnr.IN.gov. Nominate by Dec.15. Nominators will be entered in a separate drawing for annual pass giveaways. Winners will be notified via email using the name associated with their Flickr accounts. For complete rules, see dnr.IN.gov/parklake/5997. htm

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Spotlight on Education By Tonya Weaver GKB Director of Administration and Innovation Our mission at Garrett-Keyser-Butler Schools is “Excellence in Education, Strength in Character.” Each and every day, our staff and students work towards this mission. While striving for excellence, we focus on making Garrett a place where students engage in work tailored to their individual goals, needs, and interests. This approach, called personalized learning, happens every day at GKB. A personalized education means that we know each student well and provide him or her with the right challenges and support to promote individual growth. While personalized learning may look different at each grade level, the underlying principles still remain the

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AUBURN — A Kendallville man was sentenced to 10 years in prison by DeKalb County Judge Kevin Wallace Tuesday for possessing a rifle when he had been convicted of aiding in armed robbery. Brodie DePew, 31, of the 300 block of Silver Street, November 23 pleaded guilty to unlawful Shannon Deery possession of a firearm by a Julia Thorne serious violent felon, a Class Brian Kent Bock B felony, as part of a plea Erica Yoder Jamison Send your birthdays to agreement. Ruth Miller Young scarpenter@kpcmedia.com According to an affidavit Martha McKinley Custer or phone 925-2611 ext. 45 of probable cause for Jack Smurr Please spell out name when DePew’s arrest, police found Theresa Marie Sickmiller leaving a voicemail message a .223 caliber rifle in a truck DePew was operating. DePew had a prior conviction of aiding in armed robbery in Steuben County, the affidavit said. DePew was fined $1. As part of the plea agreement a charge of possession of Whether you are a first-time buyer, investor, or are relocating, the Northeast Indiana Real Estate Guide is a schedule I, II, III or IV sure to have just what you have in mind. controlled substance, a Class The Northeast Indiana Real Estate Guide is available D felony, was dismissed. monthly at no cost to you. Copies are located at real In other hearings Tuesday estate agencies and throughout Northeast Indiana. and Wednesday: NORTHEAST INDIANA • Travis M. Gower of the 3600 block of C.R. 59, Butler, was fined $75 and must pay court costs for driving while suspended, a Class A misdemeanor. • Christopher A. Short

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Email your legal! legals @ kpcmedia.com Call Kelly at 877-791-7877x182 for details NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL BONDS $700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 2013 WATERLOO GRANT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY Upon not less than twenty-four (24) hours notice given by the undersigned Secretary prior to the ninetieth day after this notice is first published, Waterloo Grant Township Public Library (the "Library") will receive and consider bids for the purchase of the following described Bonds. Any person interested in submitting a bid for the Bonds must furnish in writing to the Waterloo Grant Township Public Library c/o H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240; (317) 465-1500, (317) 465-1550 (facsimile) or by e-mail to clark@umbaugh.com on or before 2:00 p.m. (Indianapolis Time) December 2, 2013, the person's name, address, and telephone number. Interested persons may also furnish an email address. The undersigned Secretary will notify (or cause to be notified) each person so registered of the date and time bids will be received not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the date and time of sale. The notification shall be made by telephone at the number furnished by such person and also by electronic e-mail, if an e-mail address has been received. It is anticipated that the bond sale will occur at 11:00 a.m. (Indianapolis time) on December 4, 2013. At the time designated for the sale, the Library will receive at the offices of H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana, and consider bids for the purchase of the following described Bonds: General Obligation Bonds of 2013 (the "Bonds") of the Library, in the principal amount of $700,000; Fully registered form; Denomination $5,000 and integral multiples thereof; Originally dated the date of delivery of the Bonds; Bearing interest at a rate or rates to be determined by bidding, payable on July 15, 2014, and semiannually thereafter; These Bonds will be initially issued in a Book Entry System (as defined in the Bond Resolution). Interest payable by check mailed one business day prior to the interest payment date or by wire transfer to depositories on the interest payment date to the person or depository in whose name each Bond is registered with the

Registrar on the fifteenth day immediately preceding such interest payment date; Maturing or subject to mandatory redemption on January 15 and July 15 beginning on July 15, 2014 through and including January 15, 2033, on the dates and amounts as provided by the Library prior to the sale. The Bonds are redeemable prior to maturity at the option of the Library, in whole or in part in such order of maturity as the Library shall direct and by lot within maturity, on or after July 15,2021, at face value. In the case of any redemption, 30 days' notice will be given by mail to the registered owners of the Bonds to be redeemed, and accrued interest will be paid to the date fixed for redemption. Interest on the Bonds so called for redemption will cease on the redemption date fixed in said notice if funds are available at the place of redemption to redeem the Bonds so called on the date fixed in said notice, or thereafter when presented for payment. The Bonds have been designated as qualified tax-exempt obligations for purposes of Section 265(b)(3). A bid may designate that a given maturity or maturities shall constitute a term bond, and the semi-annual amounts set forth in the schedule provided prior to the sale shall constitute the mandatory sinking fund redemption requirements for such term bond or bonds. For purposes of computing net interest cost, the mandatory redemption amounts shall be treated as maturing on the dates set forth in the schedule provided prior to the sale. Each bid must be for all of the Bonds and must state the rate of interest which each maturity of the Bonds is to bear, stated in multiples of 1/8th or 1/100th of 1%. The maximum interest rate on the Bonds shall not exceed 6% per annum. All Bonds maturing on the same date shall bear the same rate, and the rate of interest bid for each maturity must be equal to or greater than the rate bid on the immediately preceding maturity. Bids shall set out the total amount of interest payable over the term of the Bonds and the net interest cost on the Bonds covered by the bid. No bid for less than 99% of the face value of the Bonds will be considered. The Bonds will be awarded to the highest qualified bidder who has submitted a bid in accordance herewith. The highest bidder will be the one who offers the lowest net interest cost to the Library, to be determined by computing the total interest on all of the Bonds to their maturities based upon the schedule provided by the Library prior to the sale and deducting therefrom the premium bid, if any, and adding thereto the discount bid, if any. No conditional bids will be considered. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. If an acceptable bid is not received for the Bonds on the date of sale hereinbefore fixed, the sale may be continued from day to day thereafter, during which time no bids for less than the highest bid received at the time of the advertised sale will be considered.

Each bid must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Library and marked on the outside "Bid for General Obligation Bonds of 2013". A good faith deposit ("Deposit") in the form of cash or certified or cashier's check in the amount of $7,000 payable to the order of the Library is required to be submitted by the successful purchaser (the "Purchaser") not later than 3:30 p.m. (EST) on the next business day following the award. If such Deposit is not received by that time, the Library may reject the bid. No interest on the Deposit will accrue to the Purchaser. The Deposit will be applied to the purchase price of the Bonds. In the event the Purchaser fails to honor its accepted bid, the Deposit will be retained by the Library as liquidated damages. The successful bidder shall make payment to the person or entity chosen by the Library Director to act as registrar and paying agent (the "Registrar") for the Bonds and accept delivery thereof from the Registrar within five days after being notified that the Bonds are ready for delivery, at such place in the City of Indianapolis, Indiana, as the successful bidder may designate. The Bonds will be ready for delivery within 45 days after the date of sale. If the Library fails to have the Bonds ready for delivery prior to the close of banking hours on the forty-fifth day after the date of sale, the bidder may secure the release of his bid upon request in writing, filed with the Library. The successful bidder is expected to apply to a securities depository registered with the SEC to make such Bonds depository-eligible. At the time of delivery of the Bonds to the successful bidder, the bidder will be required to certify to the Library the initial reoffering price to the public of a substantial amount of each maturity of the Bonds. It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither the failure to print such numbers on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute cause for failure or refusal by the successful bidder therefor to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds in accordance with the terms of its proposal. No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be a part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Library or any of its officers or agents because of or on account of such numbers. All expenses in relation to the printing of CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid for by the Library; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of said numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the Purchaser. The Purchaser will also be responsible for any other fees or expenses it incurs in connection with the resale of the Bonds. The approving opinion of Ice Miller LLP, bond counsel of Indianapolis, Indiana, together with a transcript of the proceedings relating to the issuance of the Bonds and closing papers in the usual form showing no liti-

same. These include: • Students advance at their own pace to meet their individual learning needs. Students are challenged with a rigorous curriculum that is just right for them. • Students are provided with the best learning environment, allowing them to maximize their potential and pursue their unique interests and passions. • Teachers utilize on-going assessments to make individualized instructional decisions and drive instruction. • Students are empowered to have voice and choice in collaboration with their teachers/learning coaches. For the next several weeks we will feature different aspects of our school community. We hope these articles fuel discussion and inspire you to learn more about your school.

gation questioning the validity of the Bonds, will be furnished to the successful bidder at the expense of the Library. The Bonds are being issued for the purpose to pay the cost of the renovation and improvements to Waterloo Grant Township Public Library, including but not limited to, the construction of an addition to the library building in the library district, and will be direct obligations of the Library payable out of ad valorem taxes to be collected on the taxable property within the Library; however, the Library's collection of the levy may be limited by operation of I.C. 6-1.1-20.6, which provides taxpayers with tax credits for property taxes attributable to different classes of property in an amount that exceeds certain percentages of the gross assessed value of that property. The Library is required by law to fully fund the payment of debt service on the Bonds in an amount sufficient to pay the debt service, regardless of any reduction in property tax collections due to the application of such tax credits. The Library may not be able to levy or collect additional property taxes to make up this short fall. Waterloo Grant Township Public Library is a library organized pursuant to the provisions of I.C. 36-12-3, and the Bonds will not be "private activity bonds" as defined in Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The Bonds constitute an indebtedness only of the Library. Interest on the Bonds is exempt from all income taxation in Indiana. In the opinion of bond counsel, under the existing federal statutes, decisions, regulations and rulings, the interest on the Bonds is excludable from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation. Further information relative to said issue may be obtained upon application to H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, financial advisor to the Library; or Linda Dunn, Director, Waterloo Grant Township Public Library, 300 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, Indiana 46793-0707. If bids are submitted by mail, they should be addressed to the Library, c/o H.J. Umbaugh & Associates, 8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240. Dated this 4th day of November, 2013. /s/ Marcia Cox, Secretary Board of Trustees Waterloo Grant Township Public Library GC,00359569,11/18,25,hspaxlp

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of Northcrest, Butler, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended except 96 hours, for criminal recklessness with a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor. He received one year of probation and was fined $50. • Colten T.K. Smith of the 200 block of North Jackson Street, Auburn, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended except 96 hours, for criminal recklessness with a vehicle, a Class A misdemeanor. He received one year of probation and was fined $50. • Jessica R. Combs of the 600 block of South Ijams Street, Garrett, was sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended except 96 hours, for public intoxication, a Class B misdemeanor. She received one year of probation and was fined $50. She must pay court costs. • Jeremy A. Flynn of the 500 block of South Wayne Street, Waterloo, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, all suspended except 96 hours, for operating a vehicle with an unlawful alcohol concentration, a Class C misdemeanor. He received one year of probation and was fined $500. He must pay court costs, and his driving license was suspended for 90 days. Flynn also received 60 days on community corrections and was fined $1 for possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor. • Brandon Garrett of the 600 block of South Cowen Street, Garrett, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, all suspended except two

days, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Class C misdemeanor. He received credit for time already served in jail while the case was pending. He received one year of probation and was fined $500. He must pay court costs, and his driving license was suspended for 180 days. In a separate case, Garrett was sentenced to 200 days in jail for resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. He received credit for time already served in jail while the case was pending. He was fined $50. • Ethan Cox of the 6800 block of S.R. 1, Spencerville, received a one-year suspended sentence and one year of probation for operating a vehicle never having received a valid license with a previous conviction, a Class A misdemeanor. He was fined $25 and must pay court costs. His driving license was suspended for 180 days. • Carlos Hughes of the 1500 block of Bryan Avenue, Auburn, received a one-year suspended sentence and one year of probation for possession of paraphernalia, a Class A misdemeanor. He was fined $1 and must pay court costs. • Kristopher King of the 5700 block of C.R. 327, Garrett, was sentenced to 60 days in jail for domestic battery, a Class A misdemeanor. He received credit for time served in jail while the case was pending. He was fined $1 and must pay court costs.

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Red Cross plans three blood drives The American Red Cross has scheduled three blood donation drives in DeKalb County this month: • Today from 8-11:30 a.m. at Heimach Senior Center, 1800 E. Seventh St., Auburn; • Today from 1:30-4 p.m. at Fitzone for Women, 281 Duesenberg Drive, Auburn; and • Tuesday from 1-5:30

p.m. at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett. This is a change in location for this drive, which is sponsored by the American Legion. People who are at least 17 years old (16 with parental permission in Indiana and Ohio), meet weight and height requirements (110 pounds or more,

depending on height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Each donor should bring a Red Cross blood donor card or other form of positive identification. To schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org for more information.

POLICE NEWS Officers arrest four AUBURN — Local police officers arrested four people Tuesday night and Wednesday, according to DeKalb County Jail records. Kristin Sisco-Fisher, 22, of the 200 block of East Houston Street, Garrett, was arrested Tuesday at 8:27 p.m. by the Auburn Police Department on charges of possession of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, hash oil, hashish, salvia or a synthetic drug, both Class A misdemeanors. Matthew Coyer, 40, of the 1000 block of Farwood Avenue, Fort Wayne, was arrested Wednesday at 10:02 a.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Depart-

ment for alleged contempt of civil court involving child support. David Johnson, 50, of Uniondale was arrested Wednesday at 12:54 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department for alleged contempt of civil court involving child support. Ryan Pruitt, 30, of the 2300 block of C.R. 35, Waterloo, was arrested Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department on a warrant charging him with impersonation of a police officer, a Class D felony. According to a police affidavit of probable cause for Pruitt’s arrest, a woman contacted police after a

man, later identified as Pruitt, came to her house and said he was a police officer looking for someone. The woman asked for police identification, and Pruitt responded that he did not have it with him, the affidavit said. The woman thought Pruitt might be a police officer because of the type of vehicle he was driving and because his haircut was similar to that of many police officers, the affidavit said. When police questioned Pruitt, he allegedly confessed, telling police he was attempting to locate someone but did not know the person’s exact address.

NOTICE OF MEETING County BZA to meet tonight AUBURN — The DeKalb County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet in regular session today, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. in Commissioner’s Court on the second floor of the DeKalb County Courthouse. Petitions on the agenda: • Filed by Joshua Hartman, agent, Brian Springer, owner, requesting approval of a variance, a part of the northeast quarter and the southeast quarter of Section 33,

Jackson Township, DeKalb County, located on C. R. 35, containing 5 acres, more or less. More commonly as J & B Hartman Estates, Lot #1; • Filed by Dennis and Celia Omspacher, agent, Jeff Piazza, landowner, requesting approval of a variance from required minimum lot frontage, part of the northeast corner of the northwest quarter of Section 23, Butler Township, DeKalb County, located on C.R.60, containing 6.014 acres, more or less; • Filed by Dennis and Debbie Hissong

requesting approval of a special exception for home enterprise, part of the northeast quarter of Section 13, Butler Township, DeKalb County, located at 5832 C.R. 427, containing 1.50 acres, more or less; and • Filed by Thomas Seber requesting approval of a Variance from side yard setbacks, part of the southeast corner of the southwest quarter of Section 18, Jackson Township, DeKalb County, located at 2513 C.R. 60, containing .46 acres, more or less.

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Friday crash kills Auburn moped rider LAOTTO — An Auburn man died when his moped collided with a pickup truck Friday morning on S.R. 3, south of LaOtto, Indiana State Police said. Scott Albright, 43, was taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, where he later died as a result of the injuries sustained in the crash, police said. Senior Trooper Marc

Leatherman investigated the crash that occurred Friday at approximately 6:50 a.m. His preliminary investigation showed that a Yamaha moped operated by Albright was traveling northbound on S.R. 3, just south of DeKalb C.R. 70. Police believe Albright was riding just into the driving lane, on or near the fog line, when he was

sideswiped by a northbound Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by John Wilson Jr., 45 of Fort Wayne. Wilson was not injured in the crash. Police said Albright was not wearing a helmet, Assisting state police at the scene were the DeKalb and Allen county sheriffs’ departments, the Huntertown and LaOtto fire departments and Huntertown EMS.

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