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Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY — The move has been selected for next month’s Movie on the Square, hosted by the Columbia City Main Street Association. Disney’s “Moana” will be shown on the Whitley County Courthouse lawn at 10:15 p.m. June 2. Free popcorn and water will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawnchair to sit on. The event is being held in conjunction with the city’s new First Fridays events, which is presented by the Downtown Business Alliance, an entity that’s part of Main Street.

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COLUMBIA CITY — A lifetime of hard work by one Columbia City couple is helping provide a place for families for generations to come. The Russel and Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Center is expected to begin construction this week. The late Fahl couple donated $500,000 toward the $4.2-million facility, which will replace the 60-year-old Burnworth Pool and carry on the Fahl

Humble beginnings Russel Fahl’s life began in poverty and ended in philanthropy. “Dad came from a dirt poor family of 13 kids — he was number six,” said his daughter, Pam McCoy. When he was young, Russel moved around a lot because his father was a sharecropper. Eventually, the Fahl family landed in Whitley County, at a farm on Airport Road, north of

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Columbia City. Russel and his siblings were often put to work all day to help make ends meet and put food on the table — a lot of food was needed to feed 13 children. “Grandma always game up with paying jobs for the children,” McCoy said. “They would work all summer, not only at home, but for other people. They grew up during the depression.” See FAHLS, Page 5

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COLUMBIA CITY — Looking at the numbers, Whitley County’s Community Corrections program is saving the taxpayers a lot of money — nearly $700,000 last year. Those serving sentences in the Community Corrections program can either be a part of work release or home detention. Community Corrections also manages community service sentences. Being a part of those work release or home detention programs requires inmates to have a job. Much of the income the inmates earn is put back into the program, making the program more financially sound than jails or prisons, where taxpayers are footing the bill. “When they’re out here, they have the ability to secure employment, provide assistance to their families for child support and make restitution to their victims,” said Paula Worden, director of Community Corrections. Most of the offenders in Community Corrections are low-level felons — none See CORRECTIONS, Page 7

Exposed: Technology has embarrassing ramifications By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — Many parents might not give a second thought to giving their children cellphones, tablets or computers, but community leaders are warning parents to be informed on the dangers of those devices. Whitley County Consolidated Schools hosted “Parent Univer-

sity” Tuesday at Indian Springs Middle School. The event, featured a panel that included community leaders from several different agencies in Whitley County, and looked to shed light on a very serious problem affecting families in Whitley County on a weekly basis. A recently launched website allows users to

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COLUMBIA CITY — The Columbia City Police Department and Whitley County Chamber of Commerce are working together to offer an active shooter training workshop. This workshop is open to local business owners, managers and human resource professionals. CCPD officers will be leading the workshop, which will teach an overview of how to respond if a tragic event unfolded in a workplace. Responses taught could be effective in preventing or counteracting a violent event. The workshop will be held 8-10 a.m. May 30 in the City Hall Fire Training Room, located on the second floor of Columbia City Hall. This training is provided free of charge, and light refreshments will be available. Seating is limited. To RSVP contact the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce at 248-8131 or by email at office@ whitleychamber.com.

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inal act. “It depends on the age of the D.J. Sigler Whitley County Prosecutor person sending the photo, and the age of the recipient, on whether namelessly post photos or not it would be illegal publicly — photos that activity,” Whitley County were intended to be private. Prosecutor D.J. Sigler said. Local police and the “If someone willingly sends prosecutor are investigating a nude photo of themselves the criminality of the and the person they sent it website, but for now, the to decides to disseminate photos are public. it, there’s no criminal sancMany of those photos tion.” were self-taken and However, if the person apparently sent via text wasn’t aware the photo was messaging, or smartphone being taken, it is a crime. applications such as SnapSigler did not comment chat. The photos were then on the website specifically, shared unexpectedly, which, but said these situations though embarrassing, may are taken on a case-by-case not necessarily be a crimbasis.

The internet is forever.”

“If there’s illegal activity, you can bet I will prosecute it,” Sigler said. “Each case is very fact-sensitive.” Sigler has a message to all technology users, young or old: “The internet is forever.” Proactive parenting “This is a problem that needs to be pushed to the forefront,” said Columbia City Police Detective Chip Stephenson. “It needs to come out. Parents need to have discussions with their children.” Parents should put thought into how, when and where they allow children to utilize their devices. See TECH, Page 9

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S. Whitley approves purchase of cameras By Lucretia Cardenas lcardenas@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — The South Whitley Town Council approved the cost of three cameras near the entry sign at the intersection of State and Wayne streets. Two of the cameras will monitor the sign. One additional camera, which will be paid from the police department’s budget, will monitor the intersection that, in the past, has witnessed a number of accidents, said

Marshal Mikel VanDevender. “The camera would be fantastic but we understand that some people would consider it big brother,” VanDevender said. Wastewater Operator/ Crew Leader Kent Slater noted that nearby residences could be blocked out from the camera’s monitoring so that the only video being collected is of public space. The sign is enough of an investment for the town

that “it would be nice to have it protected,” added Town Council President Randy Cokl. The total cost approved was $1,376. In other council news: • The police department signed a new internet contract with Mediacom for increased speeds. The department is now awaiting installation, said VanDevender. • Slater gave a “shout out” to Steve Reiff who painted the town’s flag pole free of charge.

• Bids for the town’s ADA sidewalk ramp project were due Wednesday, Slater said. The project would install sidewalk ramps at every intersection in town. • In response to a resident’s questions about the status of South Whitley’s contract with Luthern EMS, Cokl said a meeting is set for May 25 to discuss the dispatching issue. Whitley County has a contract with Parkview to provide EMS service

throughout the county and the current contract requires the county’s dispatch to route EMS calls to Parkview. While Cokl believes that Lutheran should be allowed to have the county sheriff’s department to dispatch its EMS calls, the commissioners have expressed concern about allowing this due to the current Parkview contract. The May 25 meeting is not open to the public but will provide an opportunity for South Whitley,

Whitley County, Parkview and Lutheran representatives to meet and discuss the options moving forward, he said. “We’ll keep plugging away and get this resolved,” Cokl said. He encouraged South Whitley residents who support the town having Lutheran EMS to attend the June 5 commissioners’ meeting. • The next South Whitley Town Council meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. May 23.

WCCS hosts Parent University event Community leaders collaborate to discuss cellphone, internet safety By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — About 70 people attended Tuesday’s Parent University, hosted by Whitley County Consolidated Schools at Indian Springs Middle School. School administrators, Prosecutor D.J. Sigler, Detective Chip Stephenson, Probation Officer Jennifer Christie and the Department of Child Service’s Kerri Baker had one overarching message: “We want you to educate yourselves,” said Andrea

Salmon, WCCS dean of students. The event focused on cellphone and internet safety for families. Salmon and Jake Hoag, WCCS executive director of innovation, offered several resources to parents before the audience had the opportunity to ask questions of the panel. “We’re not here to tell you what you’re doing is wrong or right, but to provide you with information to do what’s best for your family,” Hoag said.

Stephenson, detective for the Columbia City Police Department, offered statistics from surveys conducted on local students:Thirty-three percent of Eagle Tech/ CCHS students reported they have received nude or partially nude photos of friends or someone they know; More than one-third know a friend who has sent or received a sext message; One in five teens have engaged in sexting; One in 10 sexters have

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sent messages to people they don’t know; Half of teens think adults overreact about sexting. “These are stats from our own students,” Stephenson said. “And I think those stats are a little NICOLE MINIER low, they’re based A panel of community leaders offered their insight into on how much is actually reported.” cellphone and internet safety. From left, Prosecutor D.J. Sigler; Jennifer Christie, Whitley County Probation Department; The program Kerri Baker, Department of Child Services; Chip Stephenson, provided an detective for Columbia City Police Department. overview popular smartphone applications and the can visit on Twitter are well. unique dangers each of astronomically offensive.” “We have kids taking them have. Probation Officer pictures of other kids in Even seemingly “safe’ Christie said many of the inappropriate ways without applications can be children she works with are knowledge and it gets dangerous to children if not often creating fake profiles posted online,” Baker said. monitored. on social media, especially “Our job is to determine Pinterest and Instagram Facebook, which many whether or not the parents have private messaging have used to deal drugs have been neglectful by not features. Children can and conduct other illegal supervising their children. interact with strangers on activities. It could fall on the parent.” the Apple Game Center “One kid might have All agreed — parents app. seven different Facebook should not hesitate to Twitter may be one of pages,” Christie said. monitor and take away the worst apps for children. Ignoring your child’s their child’s phones if “Twitter is one of the activity on cellphones and necessary. biggest sources of pornogsocial media not only has “Parents have permission raphy that’s available,” consequences for the child, to take their kid’s phones Stephenson said. “The but parents could face away,” Baker said. “There’s images and web pages you punishment via DCS as not a lot of children who have paying jobs to pay for their own cellphones. As a parent, you need to give yourself permission to take away their phones. You have a right to invade their privacy to track what they’re doing on their phones.” 7666 E 900 S, South Whitley, IN 46787 The panel members 260-229-6909 spoke on their own experimossburg.bulldozing@yahoo.com ences as parents of children Land Clearing, Fence Rows, Ponds, Water Retention Ponds, Waterways, Wet Lands, with devices. All reported Building Pads, Driveways, Drag Line Service, Demolition Work that their children are not allowed to have their MossburgBulldozing_68711 mp phones in their bedrooms 2x2 35 Theresa at night and activity is COLUMBIA CITY INWC 5/10, 17, 24, 31 2017 monitored, but children still make mistakes. “I found out one of my children downloaded an application that looked like a calculator, but it was 1080 Spartan Drive, Suite A, Columbia City, IN 46725 a way to secretly store photos,” Stephenson said. P: 260-248-8608 “Even as constant as I am F: 260-248-8679 on my kids, they still do

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Six-foot-tall storks display a newborn’s name, weight, length and birthdate in a new mom’s front lawn. Jenny Krouse, owner of Jenny’s Storks, brought back her business after the birth of her twin grandsons, Liam and Landon Williams.

Jenny’s Storks provides fun way to celebrate moms, new babies By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — Storks and babies have been associated with each other as far back in history as Greek mythology. Jenny Krouse, who lives near South Whitley, is celebrating moms and babies through her stork business, which she brought back after a 10-year hiatus. “In the short time I’ve been up and running since March, I have had such a great, positive response,” Krouse said. “People love the idea and remember me from back in the 90s.”

Jenny’s Storks places six-foot tall storks in the front yards of families who are welcoming new babies. Often, the storks are rented by grandparents or fathers as a surprise to mom. The wooden storks have a traditional “bundle” in their mouths, and on the bundle is the child’s name and other birth information. Krouse started her business in 1990 with the birth of her son, Logan. “I had seen other storks and thought it was such a cute idea,” Krouse said. “My dad and I decided to build our own storks and then I started Jenny’s

Storks.” Her father, Robert Brown, was founder of Quality Inspection and Gage on Towerview Drive in Columbia City. From the start of her business in 1990, orders exploded, with 4-6 customers a week — sometimes even more. “The longer I was in the business, the busier I became,” Krouse said. After seven years, she wanted to pursue a career in nursing, and “retired” the business. Since then, she’s been a nurse at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, commuting from her home near South Whitley, but

she’s never lost her passion for babies. When her son Logan blessed her with twin grandsons, she decided to bring the business back. “I had been thinking about it for many months prior to their births,” Krouse said. “Anyone who knows me knows I love babies and anything to do with babies. I truly love doing it. It makes so many people happy at such a special time in their lives.” Now that she’s settled in her job as a nurse, she’s pursuing See STORKS, Page 4

COLUMBIA CITY — The Criminal Investigation Division of the Indiana State Police in Fort Wayne is investigating the death of Kasie R. Chivington, 25, of Whitley County. Police said Chivington died Thursday after she was admitted to a hospital following her arrest by the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department for alleged possession of a controlled substance. Preliminary investigation by Detective Andrew Mills indicates that around 11 p.m. Wednesday, Chivington was stopped by a deputy from the Whitley County Sheriff’s Department for a suspected traffic violation. During a subsequent investigation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, the deputy determined that Chivington was in possession of drug paraphernalia and a controlled substance, believed to be marijuana, police said. Chivington was taken into custody and placed into another deputy’s patrol car. As Chivington was being transported to the Whitley County Jail, she began to have what police described as a medical issue. An ambulance was summoned, and Chivington was transported to Parkview Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead at 7:30 a.m. May 4. Police said it is believed she swallowed a small, plastic bag that contained an undetermined substance at some point during the traffic stop. Whitley County Sheriff Marc Gatton immediately requested an investigation to be conducted by the Indiana State Police. An autopsy was performed Friday morning in Fort Wayne and police said the Allen County Coroner’s Office will release results when they become available.

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Prom: Memories to last a lifetime By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Several members of the community came together to help Columbia City High School’s special needs students go to prom. Headed by teacher Karen Koday and Katie Beery, Michelle Clark, Anita Barrera and Jenn Patrick, the students had their own special night, with make-up, hair-dos, tuxedos, dinner at Casa’s and dancing at the prom, which was held at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne. The nine participating students had a blast at prom, Koday said. Her students are blessed to have classmates that are so welcoming. “I am so impressed with how warm the high school community is to all the students,” Koday said. “The students in my classroom don’t get many opportunities to be with the typical population, so I worry about them being treated as outsiders. That was defi-

nitely not the case at prom. They were dancing all night long and were part of everything. I saw a couple of times there were kids who went out of their way to pull our students into their groups. It really made me happy. It was a really good night.” Several of the students came to the high school to prepare for the evening. Volunteers helped apply make-up and style hair. Then, the group met CCHS Principal Jennifer Reiff at Casa’s Ristorante in Fort Wayne for dinner. “Katie Beery started looking for old prom dresses right after Christmas, and we have been going to Goodwill and consignment shops looking for dresses too,” Koday said. “It’s been intense this last month with the hair, the make-up, the shoes and jewelry.” Koday said it was helpful for the students to have people they know help them, rather than going to a salon or stores with strangers.

Some of the dresses were obtained through the school’s prom dress giveaway, which is open to all students in the area. Alissa Roberts, who teaches family and consumer science, altered the dresses. Bravo Baskets discounted tuxedo rentals and flowers. In the past the group had to go to Fort Wayne for tuxedo rentals, which was difficult. “It was nice using Bravo Baskets so I could take the kids in for their fittings and pick things up during the day,” Koday said. Koday helps her special needs students get to prom about every three years, so all students get the opportunity. Throughout the school year, teachers have supported Circle of Friends by paying $1 to wear jeans to be allowed to wear jeans to school on Fridays. There’s also other fundraisers throughout the year. “Jennifer Reiff is very supportive of us,” Koday said.

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Nine Columbia City High School special needs students had the opportunity to attend prom on Saturday, thanks to the help of several volunteers. Seated, from left, are Anita Barrera, Virginia Smith, Carrie Boggs, Samantha Ball and Brittony Zielinski. Standing are: Jenn Patrick, Michelle Clark, Katie Beery, Madison Porter, Lewis Born, Scott Hindbaugh, Shaina Hiatt and Karen Koday.

“We actually practiced on them previously to get the right style and make-up for them,” Koday said. Paraprofessionals at the school painted the girls’ nails on Friday before prom. Many special needs students don’t have the opportunity to go to prom,

whether it be from physical or financial restrictions. “Some of them definitely wouldn’t have gone due to the finances,” Koday said. “When you think about getting a tux or buying a dress, then dinner and the cost of the ticket and transportation, it’s just too much for some families. I hope

this made good memories for the kids.” The students are members of the Circle of Friends club at the school. Funds raised by Circle of Friends helped with the expenses, as well as the work of volunteers and discounts from local businesses.

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STORKS from Page 3 Jenny’s Storks again. “I am at a point in my career and life now that I have some spare time, so I decided to do something I love with that time,” Krouse said. “People say, ‘do what you love.’ I love my nursing career, but I just felt a strong desire to bring back Jenny’s Storks. There’s not a service like this in Fort Wayne or surrounding areas.” Krouse currently has six storks that are rented for a week at a time. There’s also add-ons to recognize older siblings or dog-bone

shaped pieces for pets. Typically, grandparents, fathers or other family members order the storks as a surprise to the mom, but mothers can order their own storks as well. “It’s exciting when the mom comes home from the hospital and sees a six-foot stork in her front lawn, proudly displaying the new baby’s information,” Krouse said. Jenny’s Storks delivers to Whitley, Allen, Kosciusko, Huntington and Wabash counties free of charge. Other areas in northeast

Indiana can also rent storks for a delivery fee. The cost to rent a stork is $75 for seven days. Customers can also rent a stork for one day, for events such as baby showers and gender reveal parties, for $50. For gender reveal parties, the stork’s bundle has a burlap bag covering the gender of the baby. During the party, the bag is removed to say “It’s a girl,” or “It’s a boy.” Grandparents can also have storks in their front yards for $60 for seven days, or, if purchased along

with a parent stork, it’s $50 for a week. Those bundles say “It’s a grandson,” or “It’s a granddaughter.” Krouse delivers the storks, sets them up and takes them down. “Customers don’t have to do anything other than place the order,” Krouse said. Her business is gaining such traction, she’s had invitations from Motherhood Maternity and Babies-R-Us to come to their events. Find Jenny’s Storks on Facebook to place an order.

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Whitko chamber ensemble sings the gospel By Derreck Stahly dstahly@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — Walking into a church and hearing gospel music is pretty typical, but it may not be what you expect to hear in a first period choir class at 8 a.m. For a group of chamber ensemble students at Whitko High School, it is the norm. What makes the chamber ensemble different from other choirs is that almost all of the songs it performs are Christian gospel songs. Many of the songs performed are hits that can be heard on the radio; it isn’t all old hymn songs. The chamber ensemble is the elite-level choir group at Whitko, said Dawn Hinthorn, choral director. Whitko doesn’t have a show choir like a lot of high schools, but the

students are content with that. Most of the students agreed they get to perform more than any show choir they know. “We sing about 30 times a year,” Hinthorn said. But sophomore Lexi Hall believes it is more than 30 times. “Or, like a thousand” Hall said jokingly. The group predominantly sings at area churches’ Sunday morning services. The group also competed in the Indiana State School Music Association competition this year. The choir brought home gold in the district and state competitions. The choir, with only 16 members, has a sense of family. “I think it makes high school easier almost, because we have like a core family,” said senior

Bekah Dixon. “Nobody ever goes, ‘Aww, man I’m going to choir today.’ We’re all happy to come here, I think, and sometimes you just don’t wanna be at school and this makes it a little bit better.” That family Dixon mentioned is mostly made up of females. The choir has only two male members. Freshman Ceden Compton said he doesn’t know the exact reason he joined the choir but the music felt special. “I heard the choir at the concerts while I was at the middle school and it was just beautiful and amazing,” Compton said. The experience of singing at the churches is “beautiful, crazy, awesome,” and “life changing,” according to the students.

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Whitko’s chamber ensemble poses for a photo. Front row, from left: Rozlyn Bishop, Angel Moyer, Claire Keirn, Lexi Hall, Andrea Snavley, Katherine Ousley and Hannah VanDevender. Second row: Audrey Bradford, Bekah Dixon, Elizabeth Foutz, Caden Compton, Sophia Eiler, Sydney Trump and Hannah Porter. Samuel Rickerd and Emma Neely are not pictured.

“The last church we were at, there was just an old lady sitting there, bawling, I think it’s just when you sing and you see that you’ve touched someone in that way it’s like, ‘Wow.’ I’m making an impact right now,” Dixon said.

Another senior, Andrea Snavley, said singing in front of people they don’t know makes a difference. “Most of the people we sing in front of we don’t know. We don’t know what’s going on in their lives, or what they need that specific day, and it’s

just amazing to have them come up to you and say like, ‘That’s exactly what I needed this morning,’” Snavley said. The Whitko High School chamber ensemble will have its next performance at Laketon Wesleyan Church, Sunday, May 21.

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John Kessler helps Linda Loy with her purchase during Free Comic Book day at BE Computer in downtown Columbia City Saturday. The store had a steady stream of customers for the event.

Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY — The City of Columbia City recently released the schedule and guidelines for this year’s limp pickup program. Those living within the city limits can take advantage of the service, which will take place on the first Monday of each month through October. Those dates are: June 5, July 3, August 7, Sept. 5 and Oct. 2. “This program has been initiated as a means to dispose of limbs and branches from storm-related events and small pruning projects,” Kelly Cearbaugh wrote in the city’s quarterly newsletter. There are some important guidelines that citizens need to keep in mind: Piles should not exceed the size of one pickup truck load. Limbs and branches can be up to 4 inches in diameter.

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Bushes, without roots, may be included. Brush from fence-row clearing is not acceptable. Whole trees, logs and limbs cut by a contractor or homeowner are not allowed. Grass clippings, leaves and garden debris will not be collected. Items will only be picked up curbside — no alley pickup. The city advises that all limbs should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day, and there will only be one pass through each area. “The city reserves the right to refuse pickup for those properties it considers not fitting within the guidelines of the program,” the newsletter reads. Those with questions should contact Kelly Cearbaugh, Street Department superintendent, at 248-5131.

FAHLS from Page 1 Evelyn was born in the Auburn area and moved to Coesse as a child. The couple met at Columbia City High School;Russel graduated in 1948 and Evelyn in 1951. After they were married, they raised their four children: McCoy, Joe Fahl, Karen Cook and Max Fahl. A business opportunity changed everything for the Fahl family. Russel got into the mobile home business and worked day and night. “Dad was gone for work before we got up for school, and when we went to bed he was still gone,” McCoy said of her father. “His love language was providing for his family. “My dad was a workaholic. Through nothing but the grace of the Lord, extremely hard work and a little bit of luck, he achieved the American dream.” Russel Fahl’s mobile home business in Kosciusko County brought the couple to live in Warsaw for about 15

years after their children were grown, but they moved back to Columbia City in 2011 to be closer to family. Russel Fahl Athletic Scholarship Because the Fahls never lived a life of luxury despite their business’ success, they accumulated enough money to start giving back to the community. Three years ago, Russel started the Russel Fahl Athletic Scholarship. The Fahls have been known to be an athletic family. Over the years, family members received awards from the Columbia City High School’s athletic department. Russel received the Honor Blanket, along with his brother Robert, as well as four other Fahl descendants have earned the boys’ awards, and many Fahl females have earned the Tina Parker awards and trays. More important than being the highest scorer

on the team, Russel was focused on work ethic. “One night in basketball practice, the coach said dad was the only person on the team who was giving 110 percent all the time,” McCoy said. “He had that work ethic all of his life.” The scholarship is meant for athletes who work hard, have good sportsmanship and teamwork. “He learned so many life experiences by participating in sports — he carried that his whole life.” McCoy said work ethic was very important to her father. “If someone came up to him and said, ‘Your daughter is such a hard worker,’ it would make him so proud,” McCoy said. Around the same time the scholarship was started, Russel and Evelyn also made a donation to for improvements to the Whitley County 4-H Shelterhouse. Memorialized Last year, Russel met with Columbia City Park Director Mark Green about

making a contribution to the aquatics facility. Not long after, Fahl was diagnosed with melanoma, which had spread all over his body and into his brain. The energetic senior became very ill, very quickly. He passed away in March 2016. “Dad was so vital, so active,” McCoy said. “In November (2015) he said he felt like he was at the top of his game. He told people he felt guilty for feeling so good at 85 years old. He was playing golf, going fishing and swimming in the lake with his grandkids. “He worked so hard for so long, it wasn’t until these past few years that he’s slowed down with work.” Russel took a step back from his work after Evelyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s several years ago. “He couldn’t talk about grandma without breaking down — and he was a man who hardly cried in his whole life,” McCoy said. “The were together and in

love for so long, that really showed when she got ill. It was a lifelong love.” Evelyn passed away this January. With all of the health issues, Russel never had the opportunity to speak with Green about the aquatics facility before he passed, but his family knew Russel wanted to carry on a legacy in Columbia City. “The aquatics facility was on the back burner at the time,” McCoy said. “All of the children got together and decided we wanted to do this. We knew it was important to dad, and what a way to honor my parents.” Though none of the immediate family was big into swimming, the Fahls were committed to paying it forward and helping the community. “We knew this would mean a lot to the community,” McCoy said. “We always used to have so much fun over at Burnworth Pool. We thought this was a project that could help our city grow, and

I’m glad we’re able to help make it happen. We’ve had so many people come up and thank us.” With all the descendants from the original 13 siblings in the Fahl family, there’s more than 100 who still live in Whitley County. “His kids, grandkids and great-grandkids will be able to enjoy this,” McCoy said. “It’s exciting to see their names on something like this after they lived so humbly,” said granddaughter Michelle Smith. Green says he’s excited to have a local family’s name on the pool. “This is perfect,” Green said. “People will look at this the same way as the Burnworths — it will memorialize them.” Green said every week he learns of another person in the community whose related to the Fahls. “It makes it so neat — it amazes me,” Green said. Bids for the new aquatics facility will go out this summer, with construction expected to begin in August or September.

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YOUR VIEW IN|Whitley County posed the following question on our Facebook page on Sunday evening: Do you have rules for your children when it comes to technology? Do you allow them to have devices in bed with them at night? Do you limit their screen time? Here are your responses: Raymon G. Farris: Our boys are VERY limited to technology at home. If they are good they can play on their iPods, which are

limited to Subway Surf and Temple Run! And are allowed to message mom and dad from it.. that is it. Time limits are if, when it dies you are DONE.. And when they are allowed to play it is limited to maybe once or twice a week Danielle Smethers: Yes. Our daughter is restricted to 30 minutes a day on her tablet and that is only utilizing her Amazon Freetime App. And, no tablet time half an hour before bed and it does not go in her bedroom.

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Have you had the talk with your child?

We’re not talking about the birds and the bees. We’re talking about the one concerning the World Wide Web and social media. The fact is, no matter how much we try to expose our children to traditional, wholesome activities – like reading books, engaging in art and participating in music and athletic activities – technology is a part of their lives. What high school student can imagine researching an entire paper by not using the internet? We even use the internet to research stories, check facts and engage with the public. But as useful and educational as the web and social media can be, it also contains a multitude of avenues in which a child or young adult can get into trouble – even mistakenly. In today’s society, taking

photos, sending photos and posting photos is part of every day life. But, while many adults may use great discretion what pieces of their lives they expose to the public, our children may not. We can’t assume they can begin to understand, for example, the consequences a silly, drunk photo could have on their futures. Not only could photos from high school and college impact a student’s future job interview, the social media culture is likely impacting their current emotional state via likes and emojis. A Northwestern University study released last year noted that only 40 percent of parents were aware what their children saw on social media. These same parents heavily monitored television and video game usage

Our view and yet had little awareness of their children’s engagement when it came to the internet. Recently, within our own county, local young women are being exposed on a website that allows people to post photos anonymously. The pictures were sent by the girls in private messages to friends, but are now on display for the public. We don’t think the girls had any idea that this was a possibility. The situation is embarrassing for them and local law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office are looking for ways to take

the photos down. This is one example about why having a conversation about technology is so important. It is always evolving and changing. What we may never dream of as a possibility could become a nightmare. This doesn’t mean ban your children from iPads, computers and phones. It does mean, become and remain educated about the apps and programs that are targeting your kids. Have conversations about technology use with your children. As early as 2-years-old, a child can easily navigate through YouTube Kids better than some parents. We don’t think it is really ever too early to begin talking about technology use in a home and setting boundaries.

Gauging President Trump’s performance How is President Donald Trump doing at this early point? While his national approval has consistently hovered between 35 and 42 percent, Trump’s base is still on board. A University of Virginia Center for Politics poll of Trump voters shows his approval rating at 93 percent. Trump won the Indiana primary with 53 percent of the vote and had a 19 percent plurality last November. In tandem with Vice President Mike Pence, Trump remains strong in Indiana. U.S. Rep. Luke Messer, R- Shelbyville, explained, “Back home people are excited by Trump’s leadership, they’re willing to give him the benefit of the doubt and they are waiting to see the results from his promises. They are excited by many of the executive orders that have already come. They almost like the way he’s sparring with the media.” U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, R-Brownsburg, who will likely face a 2018 U.S. Senate race showdown with Messer, adds, “I am all in for President Trump. He has connected to the forgotten man. The Republicans are the party of the working man. We can’t forget that.” I heard this over and over again from Hoosiers last year: Trump “tells it like it is.” He articulated

their own fears, anxieties, resentments and hope that Main Street was getting left behind, that their adult kids were still living in the basement, and heroin and meth plagues were prairie rip tides that reeked of ammonia, leaving contaminated Lowe’s buckets on highway bridges and needles dangling from limp arms. But Trump has bolted on so many issues. He’s not going to terminate NAFTA. The Paris accords are under review. In just one day in April, Trump flipped as the Washington Post observed “on a dizzying array of policies in a stunningly brief period of time: China as a currency manipulator. The future of the Export-Import Bank. NATO’s relevance. A federal hiring freeze. The Federal Reserve chair. The wisdom of low interest rates. Syria air strikes. Russia as friend or foe. Taken individually, the reversals of just the past week seem to prove the oft-stated point that Trump is not bound by even his own past words – that even Trump does not take his words literally.” Trump is a president of “no fixed ideology,” making decision based on gut instinct sans evidence. Fearing that 100th day, Trump promised tax reform. The folks at the Treasury Department were

shocked and scrambled to come up with a 209-word document that will cut taxes for the rich, somewhat for the middle class and explode the federal deficits and debt. It’s basically a whopping tax cut going on the federal credit card. The danger for Rokita, Messer and Republicans is staking a position with Trump is like campaigning alongside a band of gypsies. Wake up in the morning and they’re gone with your pants and wallet. You can be a career-long deficit hawk, only to find a Trump tax reform plan with skyrocketing deficits. On NBC’s Meet The Press, Pence found himself in a state of contortion. Will deficits go up? “Maybe in the short term,” Pence said. On Thursday, 217 House Republicans, pushed by President Trump and Vice President Pence, passed the American Health Care Act. According to analysis in Politico, the AHCA: Imposes a mandate by another name, allowing insurers to charge people who have been uninsured for about two months a 30 percent surcharge on their premiums; Gives tax breaks to the wealthy with the Tax Policy Center estimates eliminating these taxes would save the top 0.1 percent of income earners about $195,000

each year; defunds Planned Parenthood for one year; Allows older Americans to be charged more, five times as much; Allows sick Americans to be charged more as states could opt out of Obamacare’s required set of benefits or – most significantly – allow insurers again to charge some sick patients more for coverage, prompting the Upton amendment that added $8 billion in coverage, or about $120 billion short. Indiana’s high risk pool would face a $282 million shortfall; likely will mean benefit cuts for Medicaid recipients, or cause states to cough up more money. It would cut federal funding for Medicaid by $880 billion, or 25 percent, over 10 years; and could weaken employer-sponsored insurance. Missing was one of the cornerstones of the GOP repeal/replace rhetoric, which would allow health insurance to be sold across state lines. During the campaign, Trump called the U.S. a “drug-infested” nation where “Drugs, are becoming cheaper than candy bars” and vowed the solve the problem that cost 33,000 lives due to overdoses in 2015. In places like Wayne County, Indiana, 10 percent of newborn babies are addicted to opioids. But

on Friday, the Trump administration revised the 2018 budget of his Office of National Drug Control Policy proposing to slash 95 percent of its funding from $388 million to $24 million, cutting 33 employees. The New York Times reported the budget would also eliminate grant programs it administers, including the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. The Washington Post called Trump “the most fact-challenged politician” ever encountered, earning 59 Four-Pinocchio ratings as a candidate and 16 more as president. Since he took office, there have been 488 false or misleading claims, or 4.9 per day. In Trump’s worldview, President Andrew Jackson was upset by the Civil War (he died 16 years before it began). There was praise for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte who has been accused of thousands of extrajudicial murders, and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, a “smart cookie” who has nukes aimed at Seoul, Tokyo and, perhaps, Honolulu. Historian Douglas Brinkley observed, “It seems to be among the most bizarre recent 24 hours in American presidential history. It was all just surreal disarray and a confused

mental state from the president.” As for North Korea, all options are on the table, including a nuclear war. As a candidate, Trump didn’t know what nuclear triad was, explaining, “I think, for me, nuclear is just the power, the devastation is very important to me.” Now it’s an option he ponders. Trump, who last year said he longed for an “easy” Purple Heart, lamented in a recent Reuters interview, “I loved my previous life. I had so many things going. This is more work than in my previous life. I thought it would be easier.” The frustrated President Trump tweeted over the weekend on “how tough getting things done in government is,” saying, “It’s a very rough system. It’s an archaic system … It’s really a bad thing for the country.” MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough responded: “Wrong. It’s Madison and Jefferson’s checks and balances. It’s separations of power. It frustrates would-be tyrants. It’s perfect now.” BRIAN HOWEY is publisher of the Howey Political Report, a weekly briefing on Indiana politics. Contact him at 317-5060883 or at howeypolitics. com.

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WCCS will start e-learning days next school year, 2017-18 By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Students at Whitley County Consolidated Schools may not have to extend the school year due to snow days in 2017-18. Now that most of the district has supplied students with technology devices, school officials indicated the district will implement e-learning days next school year. E-learning days count as a regular school day, even when school is closed due to bad weather. This allows school districts to avoid extending the school year with make-up days. “This plan has been refined and refined,” said WCCS Assistant

Superintendant Laura McDermott. “There will still be some makeup days on the calendar, and we want to give plenty of time for staff, students and families to be ready for this to go. We want our first e-learning day to be successful.” McDermott said students and staff will hold several practice e-learning days at school, so students know what to do and how to access school work from home. Students will have several days to complete the work, in the event of technology issues at home. In many cases, McDermott hopes students and teachers can plan ahead. “The weather is fairly predictable,” McDermott

said. “For the most part, we know if a bad snow storm is coming.” Just because school is closed, doesn’t always mean it will be eligible for an e-learning day. There are many stipulations put in place so students aren’t negatively affected. A school year will not have more than five e-learning days; only one e-learning day can take place at a time; e-learning days can’t fall on the first day of a new trimester and the program won’t begin until after Oct. 30, when students and teachers have had time to acclimate to their devices. “We really want to do this carefully and purposefully,” McDermott said.

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CORRECTIONS from Page 1 with violent or sex crimes. “Keeping them local makes a difference,” Worden said. “They’re working on their educations, they’re working on their sobriety, providing for their families and doing volunteer work. If they do well, they can earn passes.” Worden said the program is a great alternative to having someone spend substantial time incarcerated, then tossing them back out to the public with limited resources. “We don’t want them to be put in a place where they’re released with no job and no housing,” Worden said. “It’s still restricted and supervised, but we’re able to help lessen the chances of re-offending.” Last year, Community Corrections added a new position to analyze data from the programs, in an effort to study the recidivism rate — the number of participants who re-offend. That data is now a requirement by the Indiana Department of Corrections. Liane Minier, data analyst for Community Corrections, presented her financial analysis to the Whitley County Commissioners last week. Work release had 589 total intakes in the past three years and 605 exits. Most of the new participants come to work release from the jail — 425 of the 589. Data shows the program to be successful, with 439 of the exits being “successful completions.” There were 130 people terminated from the program, either due

to positive drug tests, not following the rules or being fired by an employer. “If their job is eliminated, we give them a second chance,” Worden said. If the inmate is fired due to performance or conduct, the inmate loses the opportunity to participate in the program. While the analysis of the programs went into great detail, Worden says the big picture is most important to the community. “Adult supervision benefits the community in more ways than one,” Worden said. Between work release and home detention, about $270,000 in child support has been collected in the past three years. About $150,000 in court costs have been paid by work release and home detention participants — money that may have been difficult to collect by an inmate who

served a sentence at the DOC. Community Corrections also takes the burden off of the Whitley County Jail, which is often near its maximum capacity of inmates. On Monday, there were 83 people in work release, which has a capacity of 95. The jail population was 96 Monday. “We partner with them,” Worden said. “If there’s a time when their population is getting high, we can take some of people who are eligible to come here, and get them transferred even if they don’t have a job yet.” Worden and Minier plan to give updates to the commissioners every month or every other month at their meetings, and provide weekly updates. Jail population has been a topic of discussion for several years, as county officials have considered the need for a possible jail expansion to house its inmates.

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Banks gives Trump high marks, thus far By Lucretia Cardenas lcardenas@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Despite being among fellow Rotarians, 3rd District Congressman Jim Banks, R-Columbia City, found himself defending President Trump’s first 100 days during a local meeting Tuesday. “I give the president high marks… I was skeptical of him as a candidate even up to the point that he was inaugurated, but I’m rather pleased with his leadership up to this point,” Banks said. “He’s not perfect,

neither am I and, I dare say, neither are you.” Among the reasons Banks is supportive of Trump are the 16 bills signed by the president that Banks said roll back regulations on businesses. Banks argued that given the number of bills Trump has signed (28) and the number of executive orders Trump has implemented (30), Trump has accomplished more in his first 100 days than any other president since Harry Truman. According to GovTack,

Trump signed more bills than any other president since Truman, who LUCRETIA CARDENAS signed Banks 55 in his first 100 days of an elected term. However, some pundits argue the significance of the bills Trump has signed. Banks noted that, with the U.S. having one of the

highest corporate tax rates in the world, rolling back business regulation is more significant than some may give credit. “If we continue to roll back the regulatory environment that is prohibiting businesses in this country from growing, if we substantially reduce corporate tax rates in this country, we will see our economy grow in a way that I haven’t seen in my lifetime which will create more revenue, more tax revenue, and that is one

about that responsibility the hard way. “What they do can come back to haunt them,” Stephenson said. “There could be a photo that was sent years ago that comes back. Some are shocked to know that photos on Snapchat aren’t permanently deleted. It’s naive to think they disappear forever.” The effects aren’t always immediate. “You could get a scholarship for college, and a few years down the road a photo like this could pop up online,” Stephenson said. It could even affect people later in life. “Some employers require job applicants to provide all

of their social media information,” Stephenson said. “Kids only think about today. They don’t have the maturity to think long term. These things have long term consequences that even the parents don’t fully understand.” “There’s some sort of incident with electronic media on a daily basis,” Stephenson said. “Many kids spend 6-9 hours a day on electronic media. The teachers see the kids and how they interact with those devices — sometimes the parents don’t see that.” The goal is to educate adults on legal and parental responsibilities, and empower parents to take charge of the situation.

“A lot of parents are hesitant to take a device away from their kid,” Stephenson said. Parents say they don’t want to go through their child’s phone and they want to respect their privacy, but Stephenson says that’s not the best approach. Parents can offer privacy to their child, but it should be similar to the privacy they get in their bedroom, Stephenson says. “If they’re making meth in their bedroom, you would go in their room and take care of the problem,” Stephenson said. “If they’re acting inappropriately with their phones, you need to take care of that. Kids don’t understand the ramifications. It’s our job as parents to teach our kids.”

TECH from Page 1 “There has to be a balance,” said Chip Stephenson, Columbia City Police detective. “You can’t be super strict, or when they get out and have a taste of freedom, they’ll be too wild. But, if you’re too open, they’ll be too wild. It’s a learning experience, and a lot of parents are just trying to do the best they can.” Talking to your children about phone and internet usage should be an ongoing discussion — not a one-time deal, Stephenson says. Even children as young as elementary school should be taught about safety. “It’s a stranger-danger type of discussion,” Stephenson said. There’s games that have messaging within the application. “Can you imagine a young child having a conversation with someone across the country, who would be looking for pictures of little kids?” If it’s not mom, dad or friends, children should know not to respond to messages. As children approach middle school, parents should teach about social media and other applications. As the child reaches high school, more of the responsibility should be placed on them, but parents should keep in mind that high school students are not adults. “We need to teach them about responsible personas,” Stephenson said. Parents should also be aware of what kind of items are allowed on each form of social media. Instagram is one of the “safer” options, whereas Twitter is different. “If you search for pornography on Twitter, there’s tons of it,” Stephenson said. “With a cell phone, there’s so much information out there and it’s all at the palm of their hands. We can’t protect them every minute of every day, but we need to reinforce good habits. They will soon be responsible for their own.” Some children and young adults are learning

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for two years in 2015, is accused of stalling investment in the medical device industry, which is “limiting and killing jobs in northeast Indiana,” Banks said. In terms of national defense spending, Banks said the U.S. military is in the midst of a funding crises. He gave examples of the U.S. Marines salvaging parts from museums to fix equipment due to funding cuts. Banks noted that Trump advocated for a 3 percent increase in national security spending but Banks and others believe the percentage should be closer to 10.

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Bailey’s Bows make a big impact

Young entrepreneur creates business to raise money for Animal Shelter By Derreck Stahly dstahly@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — The entrepreneur of Bailey’s Bows is a young and ambitious girl named Morgan Stevenson. She wants everyone to know her name is Morgan, not Bailey. Bailey’s Bows is named after a dog named Bailey. Morgan’s grandparents used to have a black lab that Morgan made a special connection with, said Jennifer Stevenson, Morgan’s mother. Stevenson said Morgan took Bailey’s passing particularly hard. In order to help with the grief, Stevenson called a friend. “I got a hold of a friend of mine that worked at

the shelter to ask about volunteering. We were in the market for a pet, and I figured it would be good for the girls to learn some responsibility and volunteer,” said Stevenson. It was during the course of volunteering at the Whitley County Humane Society that Morgan learned the shelter needed more funding. She thought that making hair bows and selling them would be a good fundraiser. Morgan made about 50 bows and Stevenson created a Facebook gallery to publicize them. Within one week, Morgan made $750. Since then she has donated about $1,500. The money was used to purchase a new washing machine for the

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shelter. The shelter officials were so thankful, they bought Morgan a Humane Society shirt with her name embroidered on it. One thing that makes Morgan’s story special is that she has autism. “It makes it kind of a cooler story knowing that she has that obstacle to work around,” her mother said. “She’s able to focus so much, and honestly that’s what has helped her. It was a really good way for us

to connect and spend time together.” The bows cost $5 each and all of the money goes to the shelter. Morgan’s mother and grandmother and several other people have donated material to help Morgan continue making bows. Morgan is hoping to expand her business into making doggy bow ties. Stevenson said they are also thinking about new avenues for the donated money. Stevenson said they have looked in to raising money for kids with autism to help them pay for support animals. Anyone interested in purchasing bows can go to facebook.com at @baileysbowsbymorgan.

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Leatherneck Coffee Club plans annual Memorial Day flag burning Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY — For the past four years, many families have finished their Memorial Day weekend with a solemn evening service on the west lawn of the Whitley County Courthouse. The program is presented by the Leatherneck Coffee Club of Northern Indiana, and this year is sponsored by Minear Real Estate. At 7 p.m. Monday, May 29, the Chain O’ Lakes Chorus will perform as the U.S. Marines retire by fire hundreds of worn and tattered U.S. flags. This year, the program will require nearly 100 volunteers, and first among them, lighting the altar fire will be Holly Oelschlager, a nineyear-old aquatic athlete from Northern Heights Elementary School. She

will be escorted by Col. Thomas Pfaffenberger, USMC. A musician from Oelschlager Columbia High School senior Emily Neher, will play “Taps” on the trumpet, which will be followed by a rifle salute and the ringing of the downtown church bells. Some bleacher seating will be available, but guests may wish to bring their own lawn chairs. A large tent donated by Careins Concert Promotions will provide some shade. The 4-H Junior Leaders will serve as ushers to help everyone be seated. Cookies will be available for guests

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the ceremony to teach respect for the flag to their children, and they ask that the crowd go silent as the clock tower tolls seven o’ clock so that the ceremony can begin on time,” said Barry Yeakle, of the Leatherneck Coffee Club. MORE ON PAGE 23 See more community events in the IN|Whitley County Community Calendar on Page 23.

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Columbia City girls’ track wins Northeast 8 Conference meet By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

NEW HAVEN – Columbia City’s girls’ track team won the Northeast 8 Conference meet at New Haven Monday. The Lady Eagles scored 136 points, while second place East Noble put up 121.5. Freshman Jasmine Early was victorious in the 400-meter dash for the Lady Eagles. Gabby Fry came in third place. Senior Elise Cormany also won the pole vault. Freshman Maddy Hull came in fourth. Columbia City also performed well in the team relays. The Lady Eagles finished in first place in the 400-meter relay, beating the hosting Bulldogs by

nearly a full second. The Lady Eagles also won the 1,600-meter relay, beating runner-up DeKalb by over three seconds. Columbia City came in second place in the 3,200-meter relay, just getting edged by DeKalb. Other highlights for Columbia City include Mariah Schaefer getting second place in the 100-meter hurdles. Elizabeth Russell added three points by coming in sixth place. Schaefer also finished third place in the 300-meter hurdles. Early came in second place in the 800-meter run, while Lauren Keller received third place. The Lady Eagles got

14 points between the two runners. Cassidy Burdge received third place in the long jump, her teammate Sarah Pepple finished in fourth place. Burdge also placed second in high jump, Pepple finished third in the 100-meter dash. Fry added five points by finishing fourth in the 200-meter dash. CC boys’ track places third NEW HAVEN – Columbia City’s boys’ track team placed third in the Northeast 8 conference on Monday night. Leo won the event with 144 points Huntington North finished with 112, Columbia City got 85.5 and edging out DeKalb who had 62.5 points.

COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City’s baseball team fell to New Haven 13-0 on Senior Night Monday. New Haven scored three runs in the first three innings. The Bulldogs were able to score seven runs in the fourth inning, then another three in the fifth inning. Columbia City recorded three hits while New Haven had 15. Eagles who recoreded hits for Columbia City were Jacob Bolt, Jake Elkins and Tanner Clark. Eagle seniors include

Dalton Borton, Jake Elkins, Ashtin Lee, Dillon Reed and Ben Ross. DeKalb 10, CCHS 2 WATERLOO – Columbia City’s baseball team lost to DeKalb 10-2 last week. DeKalb scored the game’s first run in the first inning. The Barons added another five runs in the second inning and another in the third inning to take an early 7-0 lead. The Barons scored another in the fourth inning. The Eagles got on the board as Frank Planchon and Zach Platt reached home plate thanks to Jake Elkins’ two RBIs.

Alex Scharpenberg placed third in the high jump, while Tim Hearld came in fourth. Jacob Wigent placed third in the 110-meter hurdles. One of the biggest accomplishments of the night came when the Eagles finished third in the 1,600-meter relay. Heath Atkins came in fourth place in the 100-meter dash. Hearld came in third in the 200-meter dash, and teammate Atkins got fifth. David Osborn received third place in shot put, while teammate Liam Hesting was right behind in fourth. Senior Matthew Kennedy leapt to See TRACK, Page 16

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Columbia City shortstop Frank Planchon catches a pop fly against New Haven Monday.

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Columbia City Baseball (Home) vs. Leo 5 p.m. Columbia City Boys Golf (Home) vs. New Haven 5 p.m. Columbia City Girls Tennis (Home) vs. Leo 5 p.m. Columbia City Boys Track (Home) vs. Leo 5 p.m. Churubusco Baseball (Away) vs. Hamilton 5 p.m. Churubusco Girls Tennis (TBA) vs. NECC 4:40 p.m. Churubusco Softball (Home) vs. Westview 5 p.m. Whitko Boys Golf (Away) vs. Wabash 4:30 p.m. Whitko Girls Tennis (Home) vs. Peru 5 p.m.

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Columbia City Baseball (Away) vs. Bishop Luers 6 p.m. Columbia City Softball (Home) vs. Whitko 5 p.m. Whitko Tennis (Home) vs. Rochester 5 p.m. Churubusco Boys Track (NECC Finals @ Fairfield) 5 p.m. Churubusco Boys Golf (Away) vs. Fremont 4:30 p.m. Churubusco Softball (Home) vs. Snider 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 13

Columbia City Boys Golf (Leo Inv.) 8 a.m. Columbia City Softball (Home) vs. North Side 9 a.m. Churubusco Baseball (Away) vs. Hamilton 10 a.m. Churubusco Boys Golf (Leo Inv.) 9 a.m. Churubusco Girls Tennis (TBA) vs. NECC 9 a.m. Churubusco Softball (Away) vs. Madison Grant 10 a.m. Whitko Boys Golf (Away) vs. TRC 9 a.m. Whitko Softball (Home) vs. Heritage 10 a.m.

Monday, May 15

Columbia City Softball (Home) vs. Norwell 5 p.m. Columbia City Girls Tennis (Away) vs. Central Noble 5 p.m. Columbia City Track (Sectionals) TBA Churubusco Girls Tennis (Away) vs. Wayne 5 p.m. Churubusco Baseball (Home) vs. Woodlan 5 p.m. Churubusco Softball (Away) vs. Heritage 5 p.m. Whitko Baseball (Away) vs. Peru 6 p.m. Whitko Girls Tennis (Home) vs. Wawasee 4:30 p.m. Whitko Softball (Away) vs. Peru 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 16

Columbia City Boys Golf (Away) vs. DeKalb 5 p.m. Columbia City Baseball (Away) vs. Norwell 5 p.m. Columbia City Softball (Home) vs. Wayne 5 p.m. Columbia City Girls Tennis (Home) vs. New Haven 5 p.m. Churubusco Boys Golf (Home) vs. Northrop 5:30 p.m. Churubusco Girls Track Sectional (@ Northrop) 5 p.m. Churubusco Baseball (Away) vs. Angola 5 p.m. Churubusco Softball (Away) vs. Angola 5 p.m. Whitko Girls Track Sectional (TBA) vs. TBA 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17

Columbia City Baseball (Away) vs. Angola 5 p.m. Columbia City Softball (Home) vs. Snider 5 p.m. Whitko Baseball (Away) vs. North Miami 5 p.m. Whitko Boys Golf (Home) vs. Canterbury 4:30 p.m. Whitko Softball (Away) vs. North Miami 5 p.m.

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Lady Wildcats mercy rule Norseman, 11-1 By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s softball team defeated Northfield 11-1 last week. Northfield scored its only run in the first inning, and the Lady Wildcats answered with a run of their own. Whitko continued its scoring ways when they scored four runs in the second inning. The Lady Wildcats weren’t done yet, scoring five runs in the third inning, and adding another run in the fourth. Northfield once again could not score in the

fifth inning for the Lady Wildcats to secure the mercy-rule win. Pitcher Ellie Snep got the win on the mound and recorded eight strikeouts. Shi Bradley came in to finish off the Norsemen. Snep led the team at bat with a single and a triple. Whitko recorded seven hits compared to Northfield’s two. The Lady Wildcats only had one error while the Norsemen had three. Manchester 5, Whitko 3 SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s softball team lost to Manchester 5-3 last week.

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Whitko scored a run in the first inning to get on the board. It took until the fifth inning to see any other runs, as Manchester scored two. Manchester added three more runs in the seventh inning to make the score 5-1. Whitko was able to score two runs in the seventh inning, but came short of rallying a comeback to beat Manchester. Whitko’s Ellie Snep struck out four and allowed six hits. Emmie Duggins led the Lady Wildcats with two singles. Whitko recorded eight hits.

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CC walk-off win over East Noble includes triple play By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City softball beat East Noble 6-5 Monday evening with a walk-off by Ciarra Ivy. The first three innings were scoreless, then Columbia City scored the game’s first run in the fourth inning. Morgan Bales scored off Bella Krieg’s RBI single. The top play of the game came in the third inning when Columbia City’s defense pulled off a triple play at the top of the third with the bases loaded. The play unfolded with a fly out catch by Allison Conrad who threw the ball to catcher Felicity Clawson for an out at home. Clawson threw a bullet to third baseman Bella Krieg who tagged out the third baserunner. The Lady Knights got their first runs in the fifth inning, scoring two. The Lady Eagles were ready for a response. Bella Ross hit a three-run homerun to go ahead 4-2. Brayden Lickey and Morgan Bales scored off

the homerun. East Noble didn’t go down without a fight. The Lady Knights scored another run in the sixth inning to make it a one-run game. East Noble scored two-run homerun in the seventh to take the lead. Bales got hit by a pitch, then made it to third base on a couple groundouts, then scored off an illegal pitch to force extra innings. East Noble did not score in the eighth inning, but Ivy hit a walk-off base hit to let Alexis Waldeck score to game winning run. Anna Weigold got the win on the mound. Columbia City had 11 hits compared to East Noble’s 15. Both teams had two errors. CC 13, DeKalb 9 COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City’s softball team beat DeKalb 13-9 last week. Both Columbia City and DeKalb recorded 15 hits apiece. Columbia City had two errors compared to DeKalb’s three. “Obviously, there was a lot of offense with both teams collecting 15 hits on

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the night,” said Columbia City head coach Dan Weigold. “We were fortunate to take advantage of scoring with runners in position to score, instead of leaving players on base like we have in the past. DeKalb is a well-coached team and it has been quite awhile since we’ve achieved a victory over them.” Both teams scored a run in the first inning, but neither were able to score any runs in the second. DeKalb scored a run in the third inning, but the Lady Eagles answered with three runs of their own. DeKalb was able to put three runs on the board in the fourth, but Columbia City one-upped DeKalb, scoring four runs. The Lady Barons were hungry for a comeback, but fell short, scoring four runs in the

sixth inning, then getting blanked in the seventh inning. Pitcher Brooke Ebersole recorded the win on the mound. Bella Ross hit Columbia City’s lone home run of the game. CC 3, New Haven 1 NEW HAVEN – Columbia City’s softball team defeated New Haven 3-1 last week. The game remained scoreless until the Bulldogs scored a run in the third inning. It would prove to be New Haven’s only run of the night. The score remained 1-0 until Columbia City scored three runs in the sixth. A scoreless seventh inning gave the Lady Eagles the victory. Morgan Bales led the Lady Eagles with a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Brooke Ebersole received the win on the mound and struck out five Bulldogs.

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Whitko tracksters place fourth at Concord Invite By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

ELKHART – Whitko’s boys’ track team placed fourth out of six Class B opponents on Friday at the Kelly Relays, hosted by Concord High School. Fairfield took first place. The Wildcats placed first in the discus relay thanks to the effort of

Gavin Howard, Conner Sherwin and Matt Far. Whitko also won the long jump relay with Garret Elder and Chase Meade. The Wildcats weren’t done as they also took first place in the sprint medley relay with the team of Elder, Meade, Alex Wilson and Shad Ebbinghouse.

’Busco golf beats Railroaders By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO – The Churubusco boys’ golf team defeated Garrett Monday night 159-181 at Eel River Golf Course. Churubusco was led by Mike Erwin, who scored 35

and medaled. Trey Mayer followed with 37. Dakota Barkley finished with a 42, Wyatt Johnson got a 50, Cole Hart put up a 49 and Reece Partin had 50 strokes. Garrett’s Levi Follett led the Railroaders with 38.

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WABASH – Whitko’s boys’ golf team placed 10th out of 10 teams Saturday at the Cole Memorial outing hosted by Northfield. Whitko scored a 409. Northfield won its own event with a 334, Manchester placed second with 338 and Oak Hill came in third with 351. Kaleb Busz led the Wildcats with an 84 while Tim Gensch followed with a 92. Cade Bechtold had a 105 and

Cole Cmar received a 127. Southwood 188, Manchester 189, Columbia City 197 NORTH MANCHESTER— Whitko’s boys’ golf team fell to Southwood and Manchester with a score of 188, 189 and 197, respectively last week at Sycamore Golf Course, hosted by Manchester. Tim Gensch led the Wildcats with a 44 followed by Cade Bechtold with a 47. Kaleb Busz received a 50 and Cole Cmar had a 56.

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Wildcat baseball shutout Manchester By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY— Whitko’s baseball team beat Manchester 4-0 last week. The first inning was scoreless, but Whitko scored a couple runs in the second inning to go up 2-0. Alex Robbins hit an RBI single to bring Zach Hewitt in to score. Bailey Platt was responsible for an RBI single letting Robbins score. Another defensive effort led to another scoreless inning. The Wildcats were able to score a run in the fourth inning. Robbins hit another RBI to send Hewitt home. Then another run came in the fifth inning. Landen Goff scored off an error by the Manchester shortstop. Drew Bradford got the win on the mound. Bradford only allowed three hits. The Wildcats recorded eight hits. Whitko was error-free compared to Manchester’s two. Robbins led the Wildcats on offense, going 2 for 3, scoring a run, a couple RBIs and two stolen bases.

Northfield 1, Whitko 0 SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s baseball team lost 1-0 to Northfield last week. The Wildcats were unable to record a hit. Blake Harner of Northfield was able to throw a no hitter against a Whitko team that is known this season for putting up a fury of hits. Harner struck out 10 Wildcat batters, and only allowed two walks. Northfield recorded six hits, one of which scored the game’s only run in the third inning. Whitko 16, Southern Wells 2 Whitko 13, Southern Wells 3 SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s baseball team beat Southern Wells 16-2 in game one, then 13-3 in game two on Saturday. Southern Wells scored its only runs in game one in the first inning. Whitko responded by putting up five runs of its own, then added another run in the second. Four more runs were scored by Whitko in the fourth inning. The Wildcats finished off Southern Wells by

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scoring six runs in the sixth. The mercy rule came into effect to end the game. Zach Morris got the win on the mound, allowing seven hits and threw for four strikeouts. Zach Hewitt led Whitko, batting 2 for 3, scoring two runs and three RBIs. The first inning of game two went scoreless, but the Wildcats scored a pair of runs in the second inning. Southern Wells answered by scoring its only three runs of the game in the third inning. Whitko didn’t panic, adding five runs of its own and another run in the fourth inning. Whitko was able to mercy rule Southern Wells once again when the Wildcats scored five runs in the sixth inning. Whitko had 12 hits compared to Southern Wells’ five. Austin Hollowell was the winning pitcher and struck out six. Drew Bradford had good appearances at the plate. Bradford went 3 of 4 at the plate, scored two runs and hit two RBIs. Alex Bechtold also hit 3 of 4 and scored two runs.

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Whitko netters squeak by Southwood By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s girls’ tennis team beat Southwood 3-2 last week. Whitko’s Morgan Keirn beat a Knight 6-2, 6-3 in No. 1 singles. Delaney Keirn won her No. 2 match 6-1, 6-0. Lady Wildcat Jackie Werstler also won in No.

3 singles 6-3, 6-4. Lady ’Cats fifth at Angola Invitational ANGOLA – Whitko’s girls’ tennis team placed fifth at the Angola Invitational Saturday. The highlight of the day was a second-place finish by Jackie Werstler in No. 3 singles, as she defeated a Dwenger and Norwell opponent before

falling to first-place Carroll High School. The Wildcats placed fourth in No. 1 and 2 singles due to the efforts of Morgan Keirn and Delaney Keirn. Morgan beat Angola, then fell to Norwell and Blackhawk Christian. Delaney topped Snider, then fell to Carroll and Blackhawk.

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COLUMBIA CITY — Indian Springs Middle School’s boys and girls track teams hosted Wawasee last week, falling in both meets. The boys dropped a 73-37 meet, led by Tucker Gallentine and Hunter Herron. Gallentine won the long jump with a leap of 15 feet, 2.5 inches, and placed second in the 100-meter dash. Herron won the 400-meter run. Jacob Parker came in second in the 200-meter hurdles and placed third in the 100 hurdles. Landon Stoll came in second in shot put and third in discus. Greg Bolt finished third in the 800-meter run, and Devin Wirick came in third in the mile run. Jaxon Crawford and Jeremiah Urrutiah finished second and third

in high jump, respectively. Aaron Marrow and Jared Arntz placed second and third in the 200-meter dash respectively. The girls fell by a team score of 70-39. Kendall Longenbaugh won the 100-meter dash followed by teammate Macey Hill in second. Hill also placed second in the 400-meter run Riley Bunyan won the 200-meter dash followed by teammate Heidi Bollinger in second. Bollinger also placed second in long jump. Karisa Randazzo came in second in the 1,600meter run and third in the 800-meter run. Kamrin Parker placed second in shot put and teammate Haley Thompson came in third. Thompson placed second in discus. Carlie Price came in third in the high jump.

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fourth place in pole vault. Jacob Wigent came in fifth place in the 300-meter hurdles. Atkins came in fifth in the long jump, while Noah Judd’s eighth-place jump earned a point for the team. Freshman Bryce Taylor finished sixth in the 800-meter run, and Jacob Matteson finished seventh. Freshman Landon Wakeman finished sixth in the 1,600-meter run, Senior Tim Hearld also came in sixth place in the 400-meter dash. Liam Hesting’s eighth-place finish in discus was good enough to earn a point. Columbia City 87, East Noble 62, New Haven 18 COLUMBIA CITY – The Columbia City girls’ track team beat East Noble

and New Haven 87, 62, 18, respectively, last week. Gabby Fry won the 400-meter dash for the Lady Eagles. Lillie Oddou won the 800-meter run, one second faster than teammate Lauren Keller. Cassidy Burdge placed first in high jump, out-jumping teammate Kackenzie Martin by an inch. Elise Cormany crushed her opponents in pole vault to win the event. Columbia City also won the 400-meter relay, 1,600-meter relay and 3,200-meter relay. Columbia City 89.5, Norwell 48.5, DeKalb 29 WATERLOO – Columbia City’s boys’ track team beat Norwell and DeKalb with scores of 89.5, 48.5 and 29, respec-

tively, last week at DeKalb High School. Heath Atkins won the 100-meter dash for the Eagles, followed by teammate Doug Hill. Atkins also won the 200-meter dash, followed by teammate Tim Hearld. Hearld placed first in the 400-meter dash. Columbia City freshman Taylor Bryce won the 800-meter run and senior Jacob Matteson got second. Landon Wakeman got first place in the 1,600meter run. Matt Kennedy scored first in pole vault. Atkins continued his successful day by winning the long jump. Columbia City also won the 400-meter, 1,600-meter and 3,200-meter relays.

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Domestic Short Hair • Adult • Male • Large Butterball was born on 6/22/14 and is neutered and litter box trained. He is a bit of a talker and is moderately affectionate. He loves lap time, but also enjoys a stretched out nap in the sun. Cat is at Furry Friends.

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Large-Baby-Male They named me TALBOT when I came into the shelter in early December. I am a brown classic tabby with soft green eyes. I am about 5 years old and a real sweet guy. What I love the most is quiet cuddle time and good food. (NEUTERED)

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Medium-Adult-Female I am BAYLA. My brown mackerel tabby coat is gorgeous and my green eyes are soft and sweet. I’m a mature lady, about 6 years old. I know how to behave in a household and just want another chance to have a loving home.

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Domestic Short Hair-white & Tabby - Brown Mix • Young • Male They guess I am about 1 year old and I am now NEUTERED. My personality is a little quiet and reserved. But I love to carry on long conversations while I’m getting love and affection.

Tortoiseshell & Domestic Short Hair Mix • Adult • Female • Extra Large I’m a beautiful tortoiseshell SPAYED female, about 5 years old. I love attention and love all the kind people I’ve met here.

Torbie & Domestic Short Hair Mix • Senior • Female • Extra Large I’m making new friends here, offering my love and affection to everyone I meet. I love good conversations and I know how to be a loyal companion. I am about 8 years old and have been SPAYED.

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Morsches Park may need restroom expansion By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City Parks Director Mark Green approached the City Council Monday about his concerns with restrooms at Morsches Park. Currently, the restrooms near the main ball diamonds have two toilets for men and two for women. The restrooms have not been able to keep up with the busy park, which is often full every night with youth baseball and softball games. Six portable restrooms have been rented placed near the concession stand, but officials say those aren’t very appealing, and because they are rented, they cost the city money. Green has retrieved estimates to expand the restrooms to six toilets for the men’s and women’s restrooms. It would cost about $250,000-$500,000. Green told the council he wasn’t looking for immediate action, but wanted to address the issue. Councilman Dan Weigold is Columbia City High School’s head softball coach and spends significant time at the park. He believes the restrooms need expanded as well. Weigold said he would

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Jake Hoag, director of innovation for Whitley County Consolidated Schools, speaks to a crowd of about 70 people at Tuesday’s Parent University.

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Whitley County’s newest K-9 officer was sworn in at Tuesday night’s Columbia City Council meeting. Pictured from left are Councilman Walt Crowder, Police Chief Tony Hively, K-9 handler Gary Archbold, Mayor Ryan Daniel, Councilwoman Nicole Penrod and Councilman Dan Weigold.

be interested in letting companies bid for the project, but doesn’t feel comfortable spending $250,000 on the project. Also at Tuesday’s city government meetings: • Mayor Ryan Daniel is pleased that U.S. 30 project is high on the list of state projects. “I believe we’re in a good position and will be one of the first to be funded,” Daniel said. INDOT is looking to improve the highway by making it a freeway, meaning most or all of the stoplights would be

replaced with on and off ramps. • Umbaugh representative Jeff Weber spoke to the board about the city’s wastewater rate study. More details will appear in a future edition of IN|Whitley County. • The council approved an agreement with the Whitley County Commissioners to create the Whitley County Regional Water and Sewer District. • The Board of Works opened several bids for two projects: 2017 street projects and professional

services for Wooddale Subdivision. Decisions on those bids will be made in future meetings. • The Board of Works approved a request from the Downtown Business Alliance to have three potted plants in various locations on downtown street corners. The pots are two feet tall and flowers will be another 14 inches fall. • Columbia City’s newest K-9 Officer, Cas, was sworn in by Clerk-Treasurer Rosie Coyle. Longtime officer Gary Archbold is Cas’ handler.

Post office participating in canned food drive Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY — Whitley County residents are encouraged to participate in this year’s “Stamp Out Hunter” initiative by the U.S. Postal Service. On Saturday, residents should placed nonperishable food items such as canned soup, canned vegetables, peanut butter, pasta, rice or cereal next to their mailbox prior to their mail delivery. Letter carriers will

collect the food donations when delivering the mail. The items will be given to local food banks, a press release from the Columbia City Post Office states. This is the 25th anniversary of the food drive, which has grown into a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of Americans struggling to help put food on the table, the release says. The Stamp Out Hunger

food drive, held on the second Saturday in May, has become the nation’s largest single-day food drive. In 2016, Americans donated 80.1 million pounds of food, feeding millions of people. This was the 13th consecutive year of at least 70 million pounds collected by letter carriers, bringing the grand total to 1.5 billion pounds of food collected, since the Food Drive

began in 1993. “We’re proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the food drive,” said Columbia City Postmaster Lisa Costin “We’re asking residents for their support to help make this another successful year. It’s easy to make a donation: simply leave a bag of nonperishable food items by the mailbox to help your neighbors in need.” Visit feedingamerica.org for more information.

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those things. I constantly have to remind them that the phone doesn’t belong to them.” Parents shouldn’t focus all of their concern on smartphones, but other devices as well. Gaming consoles like PS4 or Xbox also have messaging capabilities, and even sexual chatrooms. “We’re in a world that’s technologically driven,” Baker said. “There’s no more passing of notes — check ‘yes’ or ‘no.’ You have a right to not give them the technology. You have a right to get on there and see what they’re searching for. You have a right to set time limits. Dig into those things” Hoag agreed, and said parents shouldn’t be pressured by children’s complaints about rules. “Don’t feel like you’re alone,” Hoag said. “I encourage you to have these conversations with your family. When we were kids, there was

one phone and it had a cord. It might have been stretched as far as it could, but there were limits. I encourage you to think about how you were raised. Just because the media has changed, doesn’t mean your parenting strategies should.” Hoag said children crave structure. Having a plan in place that everyone understands can be an effective parenting strategy. Information from the Parent University meeting will be made available on the school’s website, wccsonline.com. There are several links to resources, such as a screen time calculator, and help with setting up a family media plan. Another useful site is webwise.ie, which includes more information on internet safety for young children, sexting and how to set up parental controls.

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May 11 • The next Whitley County Amateur Radio Club meeting will be 6-8 p.m. in the community rooms. The program will be, “Some Principles for Good Antennas,” presented by Theodore Tahmisian, W9WT. All meetings are open to the public. For more information, visit www.wcarc.org or contact Roger McEntarfer at n9qcl@arrl.net. • The Blue River Estates community garage sale will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m, May 11-13. Blue River Estates is located one mile north of Columbia City on State Road 9, across from the Shriner’s Horse Grounds.

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May 12 • Columbia City High School’s Honors Convocation will be held at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald S. Weeks Gymnasium. Those wishing to present an award should contact Joyce Hull, hullja@wccsonline. com, by May 1. May 13 • An all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be held at Green Township Community Center 6-10 a.m. The breakfast is provided for a freewill donation — proceeds benefit the community center, west of County Road 300 East on County Road 300 South in Noble County, near Churubusco. • Art in the Alley will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 220 W. Van Buren St. in downtown Columbia City. The Mother’s Day weekend version of the event will offer items to give as gifts for Mother’s Day, as well ad music, kids activities and more. Those interested in becoming vendors for Art in the Alley should contact Natalie Spain at nataliespain1@aol.com. • The 1st Annual Ride for the Cure, supporting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, will begin at 1 p.m. at the Fort Wayne Harley Davidson at 6315 Illinois Road, and will end in Columbia City with many events, vendors, food, a silent auction and live entertainment. The cost is $25 for a single rider, which includes food, drink and one raffle ticket, or $35 for a double rider with food, drinks and two raffle tickets. • Author D.R. VerValin will be at Peabody Public Library in Columbia City 2:30-4:30 p.m. to autograph copies of his book, “450 East,” which is set in Whitley County. The appearance is sponsored by B.E. Computer & Hobbies.

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May 15 • Livestock identification forms for Whitley County 4-H are due online. May 20 • The Girl Scout Travel Troop will host a free-will donation carwash at Tractor Supply on North Main Street in Columbia City from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will raise money for a trip to London. • Sugar Grove Church of God will host a hog roast 4-7 p.m. at the church, 5019 E. C.R. 500 South, near Churubusco in Noble County. The meal is dine in or carryout, and is offered at a free-will donation. The menu includes roasted pork, creamy potatoes, applesauce, desserts, lemonade and tea. Proceeds will provide financial support for the mission team going to Ethiopia.

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May 23 • The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce will host a Whitley County Education Forum. Details to come. May 24-25 • Registration for Churubusco Elementary School will be held May 24-25 at the school. Those wishing to register their children should call 693-2188 to schedule an appointment, and a registration packet will be mailed. Churubusco Elementary School accepts transfer students.

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May 26 • CJ’s Cruzin, hosted by CJ’s Drive In at 502 E. Business 30 in Columbia City, is hosted the fourth Friday every month through September. The event is 5-8 p.m.

May 29 • The Chain O’ Lakes Chorus will perform as U.S. Marines retire by fire hundreds of worn and tattered U.S. flags in the annual Memorial Day event put on by the Leatherneck Coffee Club of Northern Indiana, 7 p.m. at the Courthouse. Emily Neher, a musician from Columbia City High School, will perform “Taps,” on the trumpet. The public can bring flags to the event, or drop them off at yo2go downtown. June 2 • First Friday celebration will be hosted from 5-9 p.m. monthly through October. The June 2 event will include a Movie on the Square, Disney’s “Moana” at 10:15 p.m.

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June 3 • The Leatherneck Coffee Club meets the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for morning chow at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia City. Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. Marines and USN Hospital Corpsmen are welcome for camaraderie, sea stories and service to the community. June 9 • The Tri-Lakes community garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10 • The Tri-Lakes community garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17 • The Tri-Lakes Property Owners Association will host a pancake and sausage breakfast 8-10 a.m. at the Tri-Lakes Park on Fish Hatchery Road. Eat-in or carryout is available. June 20 The 9th annual Civil War Camp begins June 20 and concludes June 22. The camp costs $40 per camper, ages 10-13. The camp is limited to 30 participants, and takes place at the Whitley County Historical Museum, 108 W. Jefferson St., Columbia City. June 23 • CJ’s Cruzin, hosted by CJ’s Drive In at 502 E. Business 30 in Columbia City, is hosted the fourth Friday every month through September. The event is 5-8 p.m.

June 24 • The 2017 Master Gardeners Garden Walk will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature gardens from the Churubusco/Smith Township area. There are seven gardens on the tour. • The Little Miss Whitley County Pageant will be held at 1 p.m. at the Whitley County 4-H Center, Squawbuck Road, Columbia City. July 8 • The Leatherneck Coffee Club meets the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for morning chow at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia City. Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. Marines and USN Hospital Corpsmen are welcome for camaraderie, sea stories and service to the community. July 10 • The Miss Whitley County Scholarship Program will be 6 p.m. at First Church of God, Depoy Drive, Columbia City. July 14-20 • The Whitley County 4-H Fair will be at the Whitley County Fairgrounds in Columbia City. July 28 • CJ’s Cruzin, hosted by CJ’s Drive In at 502 E. Business 30 in Columbia City, is hosted 5-8 p.m. the fourth Friday every month through September. August 5 • The Leatherneck Coffee Club meets the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for morning chow at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia City. Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. Marines and USN Hospital Corpsmen are welcome for camaraderie, sea stories and service to the community.

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August 12 • DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home will host its annual Walk to Remember at 8 a.m. starting at the funeral home on Countryside Drive, Columbia City.

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Sept. 2 • The Leatherneck Coffee Club meets the first Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. for morning chow at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Columbia City. Active duty and honorably discharged U.S. Marines and USN Hospital Corpsmen are welcome for camaraderie, sea stories and service to the community.

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August 19 • The 3rd Annual Fine Arts Festival in Churubusco will be held from noon-5 p.m. at Churubusco Public Library. Vendor applications are available at buscolibrary.org/artfestival.html. August 25 • CJ’s Cruzin, hosted by CJ’s Drive In at 502 E. Business 30 in Columbia City, is hosted the fourth Friday every month through September. The event is held from 5-8 p.m.

Sept. 22 • CJ’s Cruzin, hosted by CJ’s Drive In at 502 E. Business 30 in Columbia City, is hosted 5-8 p.m. the fourth Friday every month through September.

United Way’s ‘Power of the Purse’ planned for May 18 Staff reports WHITLEY COUNTY — The Whitley County United Way has formed a committee to plan its inaugural “Power of the Purse” event. Power of the Purse is an event to celebrate women in philanthropy. It is also about ensuring that Whitley County children start school on the right foot with the Kindergarten Countdown Program. It is slated for 5:30-9

p.m. Thursday, May 18, at the Eagle Glen Event Center in Columbia City. The committee for the inaugural event was selected by Cindy Baker, executive director of the United Way of Whitley County. The committee will include: Donna Packnett, Laura Lefever, Leslie von Seggern, Lori Shipman, Ashley Casey, Katie Dewitt, Debra Lee, Jody Baber and Jennifer

Zartman Romano. Baker said that this event is about honoring local women who understand philanthropy. “Through Power of the Purse, we are bringing together a group of women who are passionate about their community to plan an event that celebrates the giving spirit possessed by women in our community,” Baker said. “As women, we understand

how truly powerful philanthropy is and we want to celebrate the women in our community who want to give to make a real difference in Whitley County.” Woman of almost all income levels give more than their male counterparts, according to the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Baker said she believes this event will showcase

strong female characters in the community. “Despite our busy schedules and our responsibilities, women in our community have an extraordinary opportunity to act as agents of change when they act upon causes that truly matter to them,” Baker said. “In this case, many women can identify with the importance of early childhood education and want every child to have a good start.”

“Power of the Purse” is being sponsored by Scientific and Regulatory Consultants and Parkview Whitley Hospital. Several others also contributed to the event. Tickets are $35 each and raffle tickets are $5 each. To purchase tickets, contact the United Way of Whitley County at 244-6454 or by email at unitedwayofwhitleycounty@gmail.com.

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