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COLUMBIA CITY — The annual flag burning ceremony hosted by the Leatherneck Coffee Club will be held in the evening on Memorial Day, May 29. The event begins at 7 p.m. on the Whitley County Courthouse Square in Columbia City. The Chain O’ Lakes Chorus will perform as U.S. Marines retire hundreds of flags by fire. Emily Neher, a musician from Columbia City High School, will perform “Taps,” on the trumpet. Holly Oelschlager, a student at Northern Heights Elementary School, will light the fire. The program requires nearly 100 volunteers. Some bleacher seating will be available. Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs.

Woman arrested after child found alone outside By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

CHURUBUSCO — A Columbia City woman was arrested for the second time in three days after a Churubusco police officer reportedly found her young child outdoors with a dirty diaper and “a mess” on Millstone Run Friday. Cynthia Nation, 22, was arrested and charged with neglect of a dependent, possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, leaving the scene of a property damage crash, maintaining a common nuisance, false informing and criminal mischief. She was arrested three days prior by the Churubusco Police Department on drug charges.

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Sheriff’s son first to spot Collins fire By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLLINS — Whitley County Sheriff Marc Gatton’s son learned a valuable lesson last week — emergencies can happen in a split second. Max Gatton, a freshman at Churubusco High School, was in his backyard playing fetch with his dog last Wednesday, just like any other day. He went in the house for a moment, and when he came back out, smoke poured from his neighbor’s outbuilding. He alerted his mom, Kay, who called 911,

while he ran to the neighbors. One man was still inside the building when the fire started, and neighbors saw him exit out of the back of the building as emergency crews arrived. Witnesses said they believed the man was welding. It is unclear if that’s what started the fire, but Smith Township Fire Chief Kris Bair said he believes the fire is accidental. The man reportedly had a burn on his arm. He was evaluated by paramedics and refused

treatment. Some reported to Bair that he may have been passed out inside the burning building. The fire caused a power line to break, leaving it snapping and cracking on the ground near the barn. Firefighters had to stay back from the building for about 45 minutes while waiting for representatives from the electric company to arrive and turn off the power, and the fire quickly overtook the building. The building was formerly used for onion See FIRE, Page 11

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Columbia City’s fire department used its ladder truck to fight a fire in an old onion storage building in Collins last week.

More than $1M in scholarships Columbia City High School hosted annual Honors Convocation last week By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — More than $1 million in scholarships were given to Columbia City High School students at last week’s annual honors convocation. More than 100 students were recognized starting with the Class of 2017’s valedictorian and salutatorian, Madyson Stricker and Andrew Jagger, respectively. The Class of 2017’s top 10 percent are: Chase Clifford, Jacob Elkins, Darian Farber, Bailee Glass, Taylor Glass, Rachel Holbrook, Timothy Herald, Courtney Hile, Matthew Kennedy, Dayna Kyler, Kalika Lacy, Georgia Lieb, Ashley Miller, Dillon Reed, Holden Schaefer, Avery Sparks, Erin Trabert, Crystal Van Houten, Jayla Wigent, Samantha Winebrenner, Jagger and Stricker. Van Houten earned the Ohiki Scholar-

ship. Caleb Wakeman was named Historian of the Year. Eric Burkholder was also a finalist. Jill Daniel presented three scholarships: • Joseph and Irene Shull to Kyler and Lacy; • Mary Hallowell Honor Roll to Morgan Bales and Khale Rider; and • Kappa Kappa Kappa Alpha Iota to Chase Clifford. Four students received the Russ Fahl Family Memorial Scholarship: Rider, Bales, Elkins and Chelsea Pettigrew. Emily Neher was awarded the Jacob Tarleton Memorial Scholarship. Teachers Beth Andonian and Kristen Swonger gave out several awards and scholarships: • James and Janice Hammer Academic Team Scholarships to Courtney Gibson, Hellen See CONVO, Page 4

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Tim Hearld, left, embraces the recipient of his father’s scholarship, Khale Rider. The memorial scholarship honors Hearld’s father, Timothy, who was killed in a snowmobile accident in 2014.

3-county pursuit ends in Collins Staff reports COLLINS — A pursuit that began in Kosciusko County ended near Collins May 11. A Nappanee man was arrested on multiple charges after leading Kosciusko County officers on a chase that began in North Webster. Kimbert Alvin Crafton, 31, was initially being investigated by the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department and Nappanee Police for allegedly being involved in a burglary and theft two days prior. Officers executed a search warrant the day before the chase, which provided detectives with evidence into his involvment in several thefts, according to a press release from the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department. See PURSUIT, Page 3

WCCS issues ‘letter of caution’ for Netflix series By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — A recently released Netflix series is catching the attention of many — so much that Whitley County Consolidated Schools issued a letter to

families last week. The letter cautions parents to be informed about the show, “13 Reasons Why.” “The health and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance to the staff of WCCS,”

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‘13 Reasons Why’ gaining popularity among youth; raising concerns for adults Superintendent Patricia O’Connor wrote in the letter. “Because of this, we work to keep our families informed about mental health and social media issues which may impact our students.” The series takes on topics such as teen suicide, bullying and sexual assault. The show revolves around a girl, Hannah, who takes her life and leaves behind tape recordings for 13

people she says were part of the reason she committed suicide. The show is based on a book with the same title, published in 2007, by Jay Asher. There’s been discussion on whether the series is more helpful or hurtful to young adults. “With children of all ages watching and talking about this series, mental health advocates have raised concerns

over the messages conveyed,” the superintendent’s letter reads. “Because of the show’s mature content, the series may raise questions and feelings which may be difficult for impressionable minds to watch and process.” The show graphically depicts sexual assault and, in the final episode, shows the suicide itself. “While many youth are resilient and capable of differentiating between television drama and See 13 REASONS, Page 5

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Students celebrate ‘life-long passion’ Staff reports SOUTH WHITLEY — Whitko band instructor Joey Shepherd and his students filled the Whitko auditorium Wednesday, May 10, with an energy and a sound, which Shepherd calls “a lifelong passion.” Both students from Whitko Middle School and High School performed, according to a school district statement. In some songs, the groups performed together, ushering in the new students to the high school and recognizing the milestone they achieved. The Whitko Marching Band also performed in preparation for an event they will attend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway where they will join other bands from across the state marching the length of the track in

its entirety. During the march, the band will play the tune by Justin Timberlake entitled “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” Throughout the evening several students were recognized for their outstanding achievements, but the highlight for everyone was the “Senior Song” in which Whitko seniors were showcased both on their specific instruments, and as a bit of fun, they also included the surprise of the kazoo. The tune was called “The Roosters Lay Eggs in Kansas” and the audience responded with laughter and applause. Award recipients throughout the ceremony are as follows:Outstanding 6th grade band member: Nadia Rhoades; Outstanding 7th grade band member: Jackson Hollenbaugh;

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Conservation service outlines emergency watershed program By Lucretia Cardenas lcardenas@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — During what officials joked was the shortest meeting in Whitley County Commissioner history, a representative with the Natural Resources Conservation Service outlined the federal emergency watershed protection program Monday. The conservation service assists local entities with securing federal funds in the event of an “eminent threat to life or property as determined by the state conservationist,” said district conservationist Amy Lybarger during the presentation. Examples of emergencies in which the conservation service may assist are tornadoes and floods, she said. A local government entity must step up as

sponsor to make a formal request for assistance to the agency within five business days of the event occurring. Then, the sponsor entity must follow up with a written request within 60 days. The federal program, which operates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, helps pay for damage and threats to infrastructure and housing but in a different way than programs such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Lybarger said. While FEMA may provide money for a road or bridge to be replaced, the conservation service would likely provide funding to “shore up” a road. Commissioner Don Amber noted the similarities in the paperwork and procedure the conservation

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service has with FEMA and asked that Lybarger share her presentation with the local FEMA representative. “We would work with them,” she said. In other commissioner meeting news: • The commissioner approved two residential plat requests presented by Nathan Bilger, executive director of planning and building. One plat, C&R Acres at 900 South, west of 600 East, a single-family lot was being expanded. The second plat, Baroque Acres, at 800 E. 800 South, the lot is being subdivided so that a second house can be built. • The county highway department continues work on a five-year plan for the statewide Community Crossing grant, which will open for submissions this summer, said Brandon

Forrester, the county’s engineer. Also, as Forrester begins preparing the county highway budget for next year, he prepared the commissioners to look for a request for one to two additional employees. “We’ve got more equipment than laborers, so we’re looking at that,” he said. He believes the county can expect to receive additional revenue from the state that can be used for road and bridge repairs in 2018. This additional revenue would cover the cost of the employees. In other county highway department news, Forrester hopes to bring four bridge inspection proposals before the commissioners at the next meeting and he is seeking quotes for replacement of the roofs on the department buildings.

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Mayor takes the stage for high school musical Columbia City High School had near sell-out crowds for ‘West Side Story’ last weekend By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City Mayor Ryan Daniel got shoved to the ground last weekend — twice. Both times, everyone applauded. No, the community isn’t upset with its mayor; he was cast in Columbia City High School’s spring musical, “West Side Story.” Daniel played Officer Krupke in the musical, which was performed Friday and Saturday in the Newell Rice Auditorium. The auditorium only has three years left before it will be demolished for the new high school, which opens in 2020. “It was a great opportunity for me. I got to have a creative outlet,” Daniel said. Daniel was in show choir for four years and two musicals when he was in high school in Columbia City. “I knew I would get to work with talented students and have the opportunity to perform one last time on that stage,” he said. Daniel wasn’t the only adult actor. Eagle Tech Academy Principal Brady Mullett performed as

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Glad Hand, Attorney Greg Hockemeyer was Doc and Director Shane Barkley wore many hats, also performing as a police detective. “As soon as the adult actors walked onto the stage, everyone started clapping,” Barkley said. “I really appreciate the three of them being part of the musical. They’re all three very busy people.” The shows Friday and Saturday were nearly sold out. The cast of 35 people and a popular musical

drew much interest. Daniel and Mullett attended a few rehearsals, while Hockemeyer was more involved with his bigger role. “During rehearsals, the mayor was sometimes still busy working on budget stuff,” Barkley said. It didn’t take too much practice for the mayor to capture the attention of the audience. In one scene, two other cast members knocked Daniel down to the floor. “The crowd gasped

Trial set for local man accused of rape, attack By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — A trial date was set for a Columbia City man accused of violently attacking and raping a woman in January. Jeremy Haroulakis, 33, is accused of tying up his victim with a rope and assaulting her with a fillet knife and scissors. The woman was reportedly treated at Parkview

Whitley Hospital for multiple stab wounds and disfigurement. HarouHaroulakis lakis was reportedly being treated for post traumatic stress disorder and told police he was on

several psychiatric medications, according to a probable cause affidavit. Haroulakis was seen by two psychiatric doctors and deemed competent to stand trial. The three-day trial is set to begin Sept. 26 in Whitley County Circuit Court. His defense attorney, Anthony Churchward,

numerous locations in Whitley County, as the pursuit traveled on several state and county roadways north of Columbia City. He was stopped at the intersection of State Road 205 and County Road 200 North, and surrendered to officers without incident. He is being held on the following charges: • Resisting/fleeing law enforcement • Reckless driving • Felony theft • Felony burglary Crafton is also believed to have stolen an ATV from Mississippi that detectives have since

recovered. Officers also believe there may be more stolen items that will be recovered from the storage building near North Webster. The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department was also assisted in the arrest and pursuit of Crafton by officer from the Noble County Sheriff’s Department, Whitley County Sheriff’s Department, Columbia City Police Department, Winona Lake Police Department, Pierceton Police Department and the Indiana State Police.

both times. I must have sold it well,” Daniel said. Joking aside, Daniel was honored to perform with the talented cast. “I truly have never worked with a more talented group of high school students,” Daniels said. “I say that sincerely. Even with my time in musicals, we weren’t anywhere near as good as these kids were. It’s a credit to Shane (Barkley), to the musical support staff, and such a credit

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to the high schoolers who made ‘West Side Story’ come alive for our community. This isn’t just political talk, I really mean that.” Barkley said the crowd

was the highest he’s seen at the school in years. Leading cast members included Nick Alles as Tony, Brooks Walker as Action and Nathan Baker as Riff.

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PURSUIT from Page 1 An off-duty deputy spotted Crafton at approximately 8:22 a.m. May 11 near a storage facility in northeast Kosciusko County, north of North Webster. As he was approached, Crafton fled in a black Chevy Silverado with a confirmed stolen cargo trailer in-tow. Officers pursued Crafton into Noble County, then headed southbound on State Road 5 into Whitley County. Officers from various agencies attempted to deploy Stop Stick tire deflation devices in

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CONVO from Page 1 Kyler, Stricker and Caleb Wakeman; • Ernest Heinbach Award to Jagger; and • Eric Reed Memorial Scholarship to Brooks Walker. Barb Overdeer presented Maggie Vandersaul with the Family and Consumer Science Achievement Award. Walker received the H.A.N.D.S. Foundation Member Award, and presented Dayna Kyler with the H.A.N.D.S. Foundation Scholarship Award. School board member and former teacher Stan Meyer presented Emily Neher with the Whitley County Retired Teacher’s Scholarship. Maggie Vandersaul was the recipient of the Dan Mullett “For the Love of a Child” Scholarship. The Whitley County Teachers’ Association gave Kaitlyn Longenbaugh its scholarship. Brandon Davidson earned the Steven K. Maypole Memorial Art Award. The U.S. Marines presented several awards: • Distinguished Athlete to Bales and Elkins; • Semper Fidelis to Courtney Gibson and Evan Kumfer; and • Scholastic Excellence to Halbrook and Walker. The CCHS Alumni Association Scholarships were given by Alumni President Andrew Thompson to Dayna Kyler, Lacy, Pettigrew, Erin Trabert and Van Houten. Science Olympiad awards were

given to Bales, Ashlee Brommer, Ian Cook, Elise Cormany, Drew Diamente, Brittney Erne, Natalee Gawthrop, Jacob Ianucilli, Isabelle Kreienbrink, Marvin Lesley, Heaven Lightfoot, Jessica McFarland, Allison Minier, Linh Nguyen, Dominicik Planchon, Frank Planchon, Jacob Renser, Holden Schaefer, Alex Scharpenberg and Savannah Simmers. Bales and Schaefer were named outstanding science students. Sixty-five students were honored for being National Honor Society students. Barb Pentangelo gave five students the French Club Scholarship: Dustin Braunsdorf, Abbigail Copeland, Brittney Kinney, Valerie Michel and Dominic Thompson. Lawson Hahn and Holden Schaefer received the Outstanding Spanish Awards. Four awards were given for speech and debate: • Nick Linvill Memorial Speech to Dominic Thompson; • Bertha Thornburg Memorial Speech to Lacy; • Paul Riddick Memorial Debate to Eric Burkholder; and • Robert Brittain Mental Attitude to Eric Yager. Nick Reyes was awarded with the Robert Hood Memorial Scholarship and Louis Armstrong Jazz Award. Never received the John Phillip Sousa Award. Brook and Darian Farber presented Elkins with the Todd

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Five seniors were presented with the Columbia City High School Alumni Association Award. From left are Alumni President Andrew Thompson, Crystal Van Houten, Chelsea Pettigrew, Dayna Kyler, Erin Trabert, Kalika Lacy and teacher Chris Bechtold.

Jagger Memorial Scholarship. Kendra Hawn and Morgan Usher received the Jerry Walker Memorial Scholarship. Senior Tim Hearld presented the scholarship in his father’s name, the Timothy Hearld Memorial Scholarship, to Rider. Rider also received the Richard “Kit” Redman Memorial Scholarship and the Kenny Simon Award. Thomas Stephenson received the DeMoney-Grimes Life Science Scholarship. Steel Dynamics gave scholarships to Pettigrew and Alexis Harter. Megan Jagger received the Tammy Horne CCHS Soccer Scholarship. The Class of 1963 scholarship went to the senior who is 63rd in class rank,

Morgan Sawyer. The SRC Scholarship went to Chase Clifford. The James Thompson Memorial Scholarship went to Jada Nickolson. Lacy received the Burger King Scholarship. Columbia City’s FFA Scholarships went to Dayna Kyler, Heath Atkins, Halbrook, Jessica Wietfeldt, Glass and Emma Smith. Janelle Smith presented Avery Sparks with the Autumn Art Festival Scholarship. Other scholarship recipients were: • Joey DeVito Memorial to Avery Sparks; • Lawrence & Freida Bunell Memorial to Brooklyn Bradley, Hearld, Dayne Kyler and Hellen Kyler; • Ashley Morgan Storm

Memorial to Madison Hansen; • Kenny Beck “Changes in Latitude” to Hearld; • Natalie Mason Mullins to Dustin Braunsdorf, Copeland, Hailey Hackworth, Hansen, Hearld, Courtney Hile, Dayna Kyler, Hellen Kyler, Mackenzie Sheets and Caleb Wakeman; • Tiffany Parker to Morgan Bales; • Charles White Nursing to Morgan Bales; • Howard and Mimi Wherry Memorial to Elkins and Pettigrew; • Sen. Harold Potch Wheeler Memorial to Cohen Reimers and Walker; • Whitley County Builders’ Association to Hearld and Ryan Vance;

• Betsy Jayne Gates Memorial to Pettigrew; • Tom Ness Memorial to Elkins; • Margo Langohr Art to Copeland; • Lucille Staples Journalism/Business to Hackworth, Courtney Hile and Van Houten; • Susie and Leigh Waugh to Dayna Kyler; • Robert and Grace Karst, R.N. to Bales and Hansen. Wilbert and Louise Lederman, Maggie Vandersaul; and •CCHS Men’s Eagle Basketball to Jordan Bechtold, Brendon Slagel and Noah Wigent. Schaefer was recognized as the Lilly Endowment winner. Hearld and Stricker were recognized as finalists.

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Andrew Jagger, left, received the Ernest Heinbach Award and Brooks Walker, right received the Eric Reed Memorial Scholarship. They are pictured with math teacher Beth (Scharpenberg) Andonian.

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WHITKO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Drew Bradford: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Cole Cmar: Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Rosemary Combs: Charles E Wolf Scholarship, Fred & Nedra Beebe Scholarship Endowment, Pierceton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Braylynn Couch: Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship, Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Garrett Elder: Ernie Lee Wallen Memorial Scholarship, Fred & Nedra Beebe Scholarship Endowment, Justin Hostetler Memorial Scholarship, Pierceton Chamber of Commerce Scholarship, South Whitley Lions Club Scholarship, The Thomas R & Anne Marie Walter Educational Endowment, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Jaima Ferguson: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Tim Gensch: Camelot Scholarship Fund, Charles E Wolf Scholarship, Donald Love Scholarship, Fred & Nedra Beebe Scholarship Endowment, McDonald Memorial

Scholarship Fund, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Gavin Howard: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Amy Hurd: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Delaney Keirn: Camelot Scholarship Fund, Fred & Nedra Beebe Scholarship Endowment, Walter & Ella Shoop Memorial Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Morgan Keirn: LuAnn Warner Memorial Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Courtney Krider: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Kennedy Krull: Carl & Edythe Sands Family Scholarship, Steel Dynamics Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Emma Neeley: DeMoney Grimes Life Science Scholarship, South Whitley Community Facilities, SRC Scholarship, Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Sarah Palmer: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Kaitlyn Reed: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Jacob Rothgeb: Whitko Community Scholarship Fund Lexie Schuman: Bernice Carver Scholarship of Hope, Daniel D

Help available Columbia City High School Guidance Counselors Sarah Maynard and Derek Yoder said CCHS provides several resources for help to students who are suicidal. In one episode of the show, Hannah reaches out to a counselor who is dismissive of her feelings. “That episode made me very mad,” Maynard said. “If a student like that came into our office, we wouldn’t allow them to leave our office.” The CCHS guidance department has an open-door policy, where

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lt’s important for students to reach out and seek help.” — Sarah Maynard, CCHS counselor students can stop by anytime throughout the day to talk. They can also request an appointment online. “Even if it’s midnight, they can request to see us,” Maynard said. WCCS also has a partnership with the Bowen Center. Students can receive two, free counseling sessions by calling Bowen’s hotline: (800)342-5652. “I think it’s important for students to reach out and seek help,” Maynard said. “We know the common warnings, like seeing their grades slipping and behavior changes, but there’s times kids are telling other kids things, who aren’t reporting it to adults. “There’s the bystander effect — students may not be directly involved,

but witness things and don’t do anything about it.” Yoder said some students take the words of their peers to heart, more so than in previous generations. “Something someone might have said the older generation might not affect us like it does to high school students today,” Yoder said. “Students hold on to what their peers say — they take it to heart. People say things now that they would never say to someone’s face. You can hide behind your phone and bully someone. It happens much more than physical bullying.” O’Connor also offered several links for parents, including save.org, afsp. org and nasponline.org.

TRIAL from Page 3 said Haroulakis may file a request to change the venue. According to a probable cause affidavit filed in January, after the first attack, Haroulakis allegedly brought his victim hot chocolate and doughnuts before attacking her again. The affidavit states Haroulakis told the victim to “help him” and take him to the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, where authorities were alerted to the attack.

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The case was investigated by the Columbia City Police Department with assistance from the Indiana State Police. According to the affidavit, Haroulakis told police that he “didn’t mean to hurt her” and asked, “Is she going to be alright?” He had served in the U.S. Army as a mechanic, and was reportedly being treated for post-traumatic stress disorder. He told police he was on several psychiatric medications, the affidavit states.

Haroulakis allegedly admitted to police that he has attacked the victim in the past. Haroulakis was charged with: • Rape with a deadly weapon, level 1 felony, 20-40 year sentencing range; • Two counts of criminal confinement, level 3 felonies, three-16 years; • Three counts of aggravated battery, level 3 felonies, three-16 years; and • Two counts of intimidation, level 5 felonies, one-six years.

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The Youth Service Bureau has a list of 13 things parents should know about “13 Reasons Why:” 1. Bullying. The show highlights the impact that bullying and spreading rumors can have on teens. Teens’ reputations are important to them, and rumors can spread very quickly. One of the takeaways from the show is the importance of being kind to others and treating others well. 2. The impact of technology and social media. A picture can circulate throughout the school within minutes, and things that are sent cannot be unsent. A picture of Hannah, taken out of context, began her downward slide toward isolation. 3. Rape and sexual assault. The series shows that rape and sexual assault are a problem in high schools and that these crimes often go unreported. Victims don’t report for multiple reasons including shame, self-blame, fear of retaliation and fear of not being believed. These scenes are unnecessarily graphic, which is also important for parents to know. 4. The parents’ reaction to their child’s suicide. Hannah’s parents are devastated by her death, and they have a hard time focusing on anything other than what happened. They are living in anguish, searching for how their child could have done this. 5. Suicide was the only option. The series does not show Hannah seeking help in any meaningful way. Throughout the series, she writes an anonymous note and poem, and she makes “one last attempt” and visits her school counselor, who admittedly misses an opportunity to be helpful and ends up blaming the victim for her sexual assault. Hannah does not reach out to any other trusted adults, including her parents, during the course of the show. 6. No discussion or mention of mental health or illness. For those who die by suicide, more than 90 percent have a diagnosable mental illness (SAMHSA. gov). The show misses an opportunity to discuss how bullying and other life events could have impacted her mental health. 7. Suicide is glamorized. The creators of the show refute this claim, but many disagree. Hannah was beautiful and intriguing. Her tapes made her mysterious and powerful – the other students must follow her orders or risk the tapes being released publicly. She is portrayed as a hero for getting revenge on those who did her wrong.

8. “Living on” after death. Hannah is able to “live on” and communicate with her peers after her suicide. This is not reality. After a suicide, a person is dead. No more communicating. No more relationship. The person has died. 9. Blaming others for suicide. Rather than focusing on Hannah’s internal emotions and struggle, the show is very much “other-focused.” She leaves tapes for her “reasons” to hear what they did to her. Blaming others simplifies why a person chose to end his or her life, and implies it is a fully acceptable option. 10. Revenge suicide. Hannah was able to exact revenge on all of the people she blames for her suicide. This is a dangerous message to send to youth. Instead of addressing problems head-on using assertive communication, the show focuses on passive or passive-aggressive communication (leaving notes in bags, keying a car, etc.) Of course this is part of what makes television dramatic, but Hannah doesn’t confront any of the people she blames until after her death… when no one can do anything about it. This is not a helpful message to youth who are struggling or vulnerable. 11. The aftermath of a suicide. Hannah’s peers were more concerned with the tapes being made public than actually grieving for a lost friend. In providing support services to classmates following a suicide, students are devastated: not only friends of the student that died but also others that may not have personally known the person. 12. The graphic depiction of suicide. This show explicitly shows the act of Hannah dying by suicide. As an adult, this scene was very difficult to watch, and this is by far the most concerning element of the series. The show creators claim to have consulted with professionals during the creation of this show, however, this scene flies in the face of research by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Showing a graphic depiction of suicide in this manner increases the risk of additional or “copycat” suicides. 13. TV-MA. This show is rated TV-MA (unsuitable for children under 17) for a reason – there are many graphic scenes as well as intense subject matter. Given that this show is so popular with middle and high school students, the content of the show is concerning. The show does display warnings before particular episodes, but teens are unlikely to think, “Oh, this might be too much for me. I’ll shut it off.”

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NHES parent speaks about class sizes Joseph Leach spoke to Whitley County Consolidated’s Board of Trustees during its public meeting Monday about class sizes at Northern Heights Elementary School next year. “My daughter goes to school at Northern Heights. When she started in 2014, there were four teachers for her class. There were four teachers in first grade. Now, she’s in second grade and we started the school year with three teachers and no aides — 30 students per classroom. “That’s difficult for

any teacher. Northern Heights quickly responded and added two paraprofessionals, but I’ve heard there’s only going to be three sections in third grade now too. “Going to three is a disservice to the students. I would like to express concern on behalf of my family and others in her class. I ask that we consider that in planning for the upcoming school year. “I assume that you as board members feel the same, and understand that the teacher-student ratio is very important in early education.”

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Whitley County has many great clubs, organizations Honeybees remind us that you don’t have to be large to be significant. However, quantity and quality can make a difference. We are happy to see more participants showing interest in the local beekeeping association. These groups may seem insignificant to some – just a another club. But such groups are serving a real purpose in our Whitley County community. The Whitley County Beekeepers Association, which links to the Northeast Indiana Beekeepers Association and the statewide group, is fostering education and understanding for the caring of honeybees in our local area. This is needed because the honeybee population had been on the decline due to a combination of issues – including a mite and

Our view insecticides. But the honeybees are essential to the local agriculture community – large and small. It’s encouraging to see local residents step up to help, whether they are taking the step to set up a hive or only planting flowers that attract and support the bee population. The association is another area in which community members come together to benefit a greater cause. Whitley County is filled with such organizations where residents have a chance to connect, learn

and contribute to the community. For years, the Whitley County Country Quilters have gathered for fellowship, sewing tips and support. These members weave education and camaraderie with opportunities to help their local communities. One such example is through the production of neonatal quilts. These are quilts that are 19-20 inch squares that are used to cover a mother and her child for skin-to-skin therapy. As of March, the local quilters had supplied 138 quilts for this purpose. It’s amazing what community clubs and groups can do when they come together and think beyond themselves. We are so fortunate to live in a community where people have time to take up hobbies and use those inter-

ests to help their neighbors. The beekeepers and the quilters are merely two examples of groups in the county. If these two areas do not interest you, and you are not already a member of another such group, there is almost certainly an organization in the area that would peak your interest. Call the local extension office for some ideas and references. As much as these groups serve their members, they are essential to our local community. They keep us connected and provide ways for us to use our interests and talents to serve others. We thank all of the local club and community organizers for taking on the extra burden of organizing meetings and coordinating newsletters and events. You all are truly community leaders in your own rights.

Why didn’t Trump fire Comey in January? BRECKENRIDGE, Colorado — The storm clouds of scandal that had gathered over President Nixon in 1973 appeared to have reached a climax when Vice President Spiro Agnew abruptly resigned, pleading “nolo contendere” to taking bribes as a public servant in Maryland. Leading that investigation had been Deputy Attorney General William D. Ruckleshaus. When Agnew resigned, Ruckleshaus, a former state senator from Indianapolis and the 1968 Republican U.S. Senate nominee, headed to Grand Rapids to launch a background check into the newly nominated vice president, U.S. Rep. Gerald Ford. In an interview with C-SPAN’s Brian Lamb, Ruckleshaus related that Attorney General Eliot Richardson told him, “We’ve got an even worse problem than the vice president.” “That’s not possible,” Ruckleshaus reacted. Richardson responded, “Yes, it is. The White House seems determined to fire Archibald Cox.’” Cox was the Watergate special prosecutor investigating President Nixon. “And I remember saying,

‘Don’t worry about it. They’ll never do that. There would be too much of a public furor if they BRIAN tried.’” HOWEY On Oct. 19, 1973, Cox had given an impassioned press conference, defending his investigation that began with the Watergate break-in of the Democratic National Committee and had become a direct threat to Nixon. “Whether ours shall continue to be a government of laws and not of men is now for Congress and ultimately the American people,” Cox said. As the heat turned up in Washington, Ruckleshaus returned from Grand Rapids two days prior to the Cox news conference. The pressure from Nixon to fire Cox intensified as he was seeking the White House Oval Offices tapes. Thus, the so-called “Saturday Night Massacre” was set.

Nixon ordered Richardson to fire Cox on Oct. 20 and he refused. “He subsequently asked me, and I told him the same thing, that I had been thinking about this all week. I was aware the pressure was building, and I’d decided I didn’t want to do it,” Ruckleshaus explained. “In my judgment, Cox had done everything he was supposed to do as special prosecutor.” Richardson resigned and Ruckleshaus was fired. The “Saturday Night Massacre” created the ultimate slippery slope for Nixon, who was ordered by the Supreme Court to turn over the Watergate tapes in July 1974. He resigned on Aug. 8, facing imminent impeachment. The relevancy of this episode gained traction on Tuesday when President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey. There were three investigations into Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and whether there was collusion with the Russian government to impact the outcome: The U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and the FBI. Only one of those — the FBI — could press criminal

charges against the president, his inner circle, or campaign aides. Trump’s rationale? In a memo from Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, Comey refused “to accept the nearly universal judgment that he was mistaken” to go public in July with his reasons for recommending no criminal charges again Clinton and he had “usurped” the attorney general’s authority. Trump, who was reportedly fuming about the Russia probe for the past two weeks, has now fired Comey, Manhattan District Attorney Preet Bharara, and Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, all with authority to investigate the president. In this wake, NBC’s First Read points out: “Every time President Trump has faced the choice between advancing his own interests and upholding the country’s separation of powers, traditions and norms, he’s picked the former.” He won’t release his taxes. He wants to break up the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He hasn’t divested business conflicts. He claims

Obama wiretapped him. He calls the FBI investigation “phony” and “fake news.” The riveting question is why didn’t Trump fire Comey in January when he took office? He would have had wide support, including here. Instead, this comes after Comey’s March 20 testimony confirming the FBI probe while refuting Trump’s claims of the Obama wiretaps. As Jay Caruso, writing on the conservative blog RedState, observed, “The answers to both steamroll President Trump’s rantings and ravings about them on Twitter and in public.” Conservative commentator Peter Wehner, observed, “A powerful, independent person Mr. Trump did not appoint and whose investigation he clearly feared has been summarily fired. He would not use power benevolently but unwisely, recklessly, and in ways that would undermine our democratic institutions and faith in our government.” Comey impacted the 2016 election twice and in unprecedented form for an FBI director. He had lost confidence of both Republicans and

Democrats. If Trump was to fire Comey, he should have done it on Jan. 20, because on March 20, we now realize that the president is possibly in the legal crosshairs. Here are two reactions of note: The Russians have to be doing the Soviet equivalent of the high-fives for all of the resulting Yankee chaos. Asked about the Comey firing just hours before he was to meet with Trump on Wednesday in the Oval Office, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, “Was he fired? You’re kidding? You’re kidding?” Yes, America, they’re not laughing with us, but at us. And C-SPAN’s Lamb asked Ruckleshaus if he ever worried the U.S. would fall apart back in 1973-74. “I never had any doubt that the system would hold. In a sense, the wheels … came off those individuals, they didn’t come off the country,” Ruckleshaus said. “The country held together very well.”

BRIAN HOWEY is publisher of the Howey Political Report, a weekly briefing on Indiana politics. Contact him at 317-506-0883 or at howeypol itics.com.

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Six complete inaugural fire academy By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Students in Columbia City High School’s Fire Academy completed their final test last week. Now, six students have the necessary training required to join a volunteer fire department in Whitley County. The young firemen will be honored with a graduation ceremony June 1 in the high school’s auditorium, and their teacher, Columbia City Firefighter Kyle Francis, couldn’t be more proud. “This has been an excellent class,” Francis said. This is the first year for the fire academy, which was created through a partnership with Columbia City’s Fire Department, Whitley County Consolidated Schools and the Whitley County Fire Chiefs Association. Local leaders recognized the need for more volunteer firemen in the county’s nine fire departments, and thought the academy could encourage new members. Most of the students are already cadets, and can become full members when they’re adults, thanks to the training they’ve already completed. One of the reasons volunteer fire departments struggle with retention is the mandated training, which is difficult on most adults. “There’s over 200 hours of training,” Francis said. “When you have a family and other commitments, it’s hard to accomplish that. We could recruit new members all day long, but when they realize the time commitment, it’s a problem. These students are graduating high school with this in hand.” With the fire academy, high school students complete the training during the school day, before responsibility of adulthood sets in. Adult classes are typically held in four-hour

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increments in the evenings, where the students spent 70 minutes, five days a week, in class with Francis. It’s the first year for the academy, which will be expanding next school year. “It’s been a learning experience for both the students and myself,” Francis said. The students started the year with a variety of work — physical training, lectures and hands-on practice. “Due to school closures and delays, we had to cut out the physical training. I wanted to focus on studying and practicing skills over and over to create muscle memory.” For the past three weeks, the students have been finished with book work, and they’ve spent most of their time practicing for their Firefighter 1 skills test, which was completed last Friday at the Southwest Allen County Fire Training Facility. Columbia Township Fireman Jake Schrader, along with a fireman from Huntington and Fort Wayne fire departments, evaluated the individuals on various skills. Full-time Columbia City Fireman Kyle Francis was also at the facility. Though Francis was there, he wasn’t able to do any coaching. The training facility has a mock vehicle and a building that can be set on fire and used for practice. “It’s an amazing facility,” Francis said. Auburn has a similar facility.

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Columbia City High School’s inaugral Fire Academy class will graduate six students next month. From left are Daniel Watts, Tre Wissler, Tracie Jeanette Miller, Tanner Moore, Dylan McClure and Collin Nelson.

is the only one in the county that has paid, fulltime firemen on staff 24/7, while others are staffed by volunteers. Senior Daniel Watts said there’s only one thing about the fire academy that he’s displeased with. “I’m upset I can’t be there next year to finish off the Firefighter 2 and take the EMS course,” Watts said. “But I’m glad they’re offering it for the others.” Watts joined the department as a cadet in June of last year, but the class has offered more in-depth work for him. “Being on the fire department as a cadet was one

thing, but being in the class I have learned a lot,” Watts said. “It’s hands on and involved. We’ve grown a lot as a team. We have each other’s backs.” Watts plans to attend Huntington University after graduation to study middle school and elementary education, but he will remain as a volunteer fireman for the city. Watts said he’s enjoyed having Francis as a captain and teacher. “If I could go that route with my career, I would love to do it,” Watts said. “Because of this class, being a fireman has become a passion for me.”

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Pierceton hosts unique expo City Council Staff reports PIERCETON — “Did your teacher ever ask you what you wanted to learn about?” That was the question posed to the parents in attendance at the first ever Genius Hour Expo at Pierceton Elementary School Tuesday, May 9, according to a school district statement. Fourth grade students from the classes of Michelle Ball and Dana Clutter presented their displays at the expo in a format similar to a science fair. Clutter welcomed everyone in her opening remarks and noted that Genius Hour “gets our students reading, writing, designing, building, collaborating, and oh yeah, they get to have fun at school.” “We believe that the focus of school should not be a standardized test, but instead it should be about students wanting to learn, getting along with their peers, collaborating and thinking in authentic ways that have the potential to change their lives and, who knows, maybe even change the world,” she said. To encourage interaction

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among the presenters and those attending the event, attendees were given clipboards and a scavenger hunt that helped them to visit each presenter’s exhibit. Students were required “to research a non-Googleable question,” according to Ball and Clutter. These questions were then posted at the

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- How does a horse go lame? - How much does a neutron star weigh? The students prepared for the expo for about two months in the classroom each Wednesday afternoon. The projects were not meant to become homework assignments, but many students enjoyed getting to work with their parents to research and discover answers to their questions while outside of school, the teachers said. The Genius Hour is one hour each week, and is part of a rapidly growing movement dedicated to expanding the conversation over learning and leadership. According to angelamaiers.com, the website of Angela Maiers, founder of the Genius Hour, more than 78,000 classrooms have implemented the Genius Hour into their curriculum, with more than 200,000 adults following the online blog-style website and 1 million students who have signed their manifesto. “Our students are geniuses, and the world needs their contributions,” Maiers said.

Bilger puts a focus on streamlined permitting FORT WAYNE — The joint planning and building department was honored at a Permitting Recognition Reception in April, hosted by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and the HPG Network. Representatives met throughout 2016 – the third year for the coalition – to focus on process and communication improvements that align with the core customer values of consistency, transparency and easy access. Accomplishments this year include improved tracking of performance data, utilization of a standardized customer feedback survey and regular input from high volume customers through a customer-oriented taskforce. “The Permitting Excellence Coalition’s dedication to continuous improvement gives Northeast Indiana a competitive edge in attracting new businesses and encouraging investments by

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COLUMBIA CITY — The Columbia City Council will have a decision coming up: take out a 40-year loan and not raise utility rates, or impose a minor rate increase for a 20-year payoff. The city is in the midst of planning for an $8.8 million long-term control plan for its wastewater utility — a plan mandated by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. No decision will be made immediately, but officials are already looking down the road, discussing options in last week’s council meeting. “It’s not time to make a decision, but it’s important to know what’s coming ahead of time,” Mayor Ryan Daniel said. The city is in the process of applying for a U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development grant that could assist in funding. “There’s a lot of options on the table,” Daniel said. “It was discussed at the meeting to notify the council and residents on where we’re at. At the end of the day, we have to be transparent on the challenges. The council will have to make hard decisions and there will be a lot of discussion.” The city initially looked at a plan with a price tag of $10-12 million. Several million dollars were taken off the

final cost after city officials expressed concerns about the plan. The initial plan included constructing multiple small wastewater treatment plants throughout the city to prevent any untreated water from going into the river. Those mini plants would still need to be maintained, and would require chemicals and several moving parts. “There were so many other options, I wanted to look into them,” Daniel said. The city went with a new engineering firm, United Consulting, to make a new plan. Rather than constructing a new facility, the new plan includes larger pipes and more storage areas for wastewater. Normal day-to-day sewage isn’t an issue, it’s during large rain events that the pipes can’t move wastewater to the plant quick enough, causing it to overflow into Blue River, a common setup in many municipalities. The new plan includes larger pipes and underground storage to manage rain events. “Our facility has enough capacity to treat what would be sent to us, the pipes in our system aren’t big enough to hold everything in a big rain event,” Daniel said. “There’s not as much operations and maintenance costs. We’re talking about storage and larger pipes.”

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Whitley County • May 18, 2017

Share your memories of bygone days downtown Moving into our new Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center office at 128 West Van Buren Street in downtown Columbia City has been an incredible experience. From local businesses donating boxes to volunteers stopping by to help us move things, it has been wonderful. My favorite part has been the many visitors who have stopped by to tour our new offices, to gather information or to share stories with us. Many recall attending real estate closings in the front office. Others recall times a little further back when our space was a pharmacy. From looking at old photos (and from messages left for us), we know it was at one time Pontius Drug Store and later The Walgreen Agency pharmacy. Now that I’m really paying attention, I notice there are some indications of this history around our building. Eventually, I want to acknowledge this history in the form of a display of some type. Last Friday, a local resident stopped in to tell me her about her memories here. In high school, she used to step off the bus down at Van Buren and Main Street and walk to the pharmacy where she and her friends would have hot chocolates before school in the morning. She always enjoyed visiting here and said that once in awhile they’d get into trouble for spinning around on the stools a little too much! I love hearing stories like that -- particularly about memories made in our downtown! If you have some memories to share, I

Community Conversations By Jennifer Zartman Romano

Executive Director of the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center www.WhitleyChamber.com hope you’ll email them to me at jennifer@whitleychamber.com or leave a message for us at (260) 248-8131.

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We’re about to launch a very big project called Whitley Chamber 360, a high definition map project with aerial photography and enhanced information. I think this is going to be a tremendous

asset to our community, providing a tool we can use and also something visitors or people looking to relocate to our community can use to find their way around. The map (a virtual Whitley County community) will be housed on our website and also accessible on partner websites. Additionally, we will eventually have an interactive kiosk in our Visitors

Center where the map can be used to help visitors navigate our community -- or local residents to check things out! To avoid confusion, any business or organization that wants to participate will need to contact the Chamber to get involved. If you’d like more information on the project or to get involved, contact the Chamber at (260) 248-8131.

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We’ve been reaching out to local schools and area artists about participating in ou art exhibits. We plan to change the art out every two months and host open houses for the community to see the art. If you’re an artist and would like to participate, please let us know by calling (260) 248-8131. A glimpse of our block in 1956 reveals a busy town. The Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center is now located in the building second from left in what was then The Walgreen Agency drug store. If you have memories of visiting that store (or those before and after it), please share them with us!

Upcoming Events of the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center Whitley County Chamber’s Annual Whitley County Education Forum Tuesday, May 23 Center for Whitley County Youth 12 p.m. Funding, enrollment numbers and student testing are often mentioned in the news as the hot topics in education. School superintendents will present their most pressing concerns and a question and answer session will follow. Superintendents attending include Dr. Patricia O’Connor from Whitley County Consolidated Schools, Steve Clason from Whitko Community Schools and Galen Mast from Smith-Green Community Schools. The cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. To register contact the Chamber office via email at office@whitleychamber.com.

be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Friday, June 9 Seating is limited and our last event filled very Brevin’s 8 to 9 a.m. quickly. RSVP via email at: office@whitleychamber.com GROW Network Churubusco Friday, June 16 Managing Your Online Presence Brevin’s Thursday, June 1 8 to 9 a.m. 128 West Van Buren Street 12 p.m. Learn more about the management and common Chamber Ambassadors Lunch pitfalls involved in managing your online pres- Thursday, June 15 ence. Scott Clay of Clear Vision Media will dis- 128 West Van Buren Street cuss the importance of communicating with the 12 p.m. four main aggregaters and the overall importance Bring a sack lunch and provide your input for upcoming Amof having an online presence for your business or bassador initiatives! RSVP to (260) 248-8131. non-profit organization. The workshop is limited to 12 participants and Chamber Womens Luncheon seats are likely to fill quickly. Light refreshments Wednesday, June 28 Purdue Extension Office will be served. Active Shooter Training To register, contact the Chamber office via email 12 p.m. Cindy Barnett of the Whitley County Purdue Extension ofTuesday, May 30 at office@whitleychamber.com fice will discuss traveling in Indiana and the exciting things City Hall - Training Room that can be discovered when you become a tourist in your 8 to 10 a.m. GROW Network - Columbia City own state. $15 per person. The Chamber and the Columbia City Police De- Friday, June 2 RSVP by June 21 to Carol Flowers at (260) 248-8131 or ofpartment are partnering to educate local business, Brew’ha Coffee House fice@whitleychamber.com non-profit and community leaders about methods of 8 to 9 a.m. response during an act of violence in the workplace. This workshop is free to attend and handouts will GROW Network Churubusco

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Collins was onion capital of Indiana in the 1920s Staff reports COLUMBIA CITY— In the 1920s, Whitley County was the top Indiana county when it came to onions — especially in the unincorporated community of Collins in Smith Township. In 1923-1924, statistics reported by the government showed that about 4,602 railroad carloads of onions were being shipped nationwide. Collins and Churubusco contributed 520 carloads, Columbia City had 321 carloads, Coesse had 43,

Larwill had 23 carloads and South Whitley had 21, according to a bulletin from the Whitley County Historical Society. That means Whitley County was producing about 928 railroad cars full of onions. By comparison Noble County, the second highest producing county in Indiana, had 741 carloads. Whitley County’s onion industry was so important that school administrators sometimes granted “onion holidays.” During these holidays, students would

be given the day off so they could pick onions in the field. Students volunteered because it got them out of school and allowed them to earn money. Kids could make up to 30 cents an hour picking onions, but the most common pay was 20 cents. Boys and girls would get down on their hands and knees pulling weeds when the onions were growing, and then topping the onions with sheep sheers. Typically, the owner of the farm relied on the kids to help

onion fields were Frank Ort, Perry Ort, Irvin Yant, Rev. Marion Shroyer and Bill Claxton. This onion economy lasted through the 1920s until the Great Depression hit in the 1930s. When the onion was a top crop in the county, several towns had buildings that were used for storage. Collins had four of these storage buildings, and Churubusco had a few storage buildings. This information was provided by the Churubusco History Center.

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ISMS takes NELMSC title By Justin Hunter

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Barnhart with a 45. Logan Gilbert followed with 49, Tobey Krider shot a 52 and Brendan Cook had 54. The Eagles will try to finish the season undefeated as they face Southwest Allen County’s middle schools, Summit and Woodside, Thursday at Eagle Glen. ISMS girls win conference WABASH — The Indian Springs girls golf team won the conference tournament last week, surpassing its next competitor by 20 strokes to remain undefeated. The team was led by medalist Katie Hoeppner with a 46. Abby Pequignot came in third place with 48 strokes. Katie Hoag finished in sixth with a 50, and Mackensy Mabie came in seventh with a 51. The win marked the second year in a row that the girls team won the conference.

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WARSAW – The Indian Springs boys golf team won the NELMSC conference championship at Raccoon Run golf club, posting a 175 to continue its undefeated record. Alex Hedrick led the Eagles shooting a 40. Hedrick’s day was highlighted by a holein-one on the eighth hole. Hedrick drained the 165-yard shot with his five iron. Logan Campbell followed with a round of 42. Sean Bledsoe and Andrew Hedrick both scored 47s and Evan Krick finished with a 50. ISMS 200, Manchester 230 COLUMBIA CITY – The Indian Springs boys golf team beat Manchester 200-230 Monday evening. The Eagles’ win improved their record to 17-0 for the season. Indian Springs was led by Tyler

Graft breaks records in Churubusco M.S. conference win By Justin Hunter

second with 91.5 points. Katie Graft beat the conference record for the 800- and 1,600-meter runs. Graft beat the 800-meter record by over a second and broke the 1,600-meter by nearly four seconds.

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CHURUBUSCO – The Churubusco junior high girls track team won the NECC conference meet against a field of 10 teams Saturday. Churubusco scored 104.5 points, and Angola was

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CC, Weigold dominate North Side By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City’s softball team stomped North Side 16-0 in game one, then cruised to a 14-2 win Saturday in a doubleheader. Anna Weigold recorded her first career no hitter in game one. Weigold struck out eight and only allowed one walk. The Lady Eagles scored four runs in the first inning, five in the second and another five in the third inning. Columbia City added a pair of runs in the fourth inning before the mercy rule came into effect. Columbia City had 12 hits and committed two errors compared to the Lady Legends’ six. Bella Ross hit a pair of homeruns. Ciarra Ivy went 3 for 4 at the plate, scoring three runs. Morgan Bales scored four runs and Bella Krieg went

3 for 4, scoring twice. The Lady Eagles continued their dominance to start off game two with a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Columbia City added three more runs in the second inning, and another three in the third inning. North Side scored its first run in the top of the fourth inning, but Columbia City responded with five runs. Both teams scored a run in the fifth inning before the Lady Eagles mercy ruled the Lady Legends once again. Columbia City’s Brooke Ebersole carried a no hitter into the fifth inning before allowing two hits. Ebersole had nine strikeouts and gave up two walks. The Lady Eagles had 14 hits and committed four errors. North Side had three errors. Brayden Lickey went 3 for 4 at bat and scored twice. Allison Conrad scored three runs and Felicity Clawson scored a

pair of runs with a double. Ebersole also scored twice and hit a double. “We finally had a day of great weather to play and we had an opportunity get a lot of our players some action,” said head coach Dan Weigold. “Whenever your team scores 30 runs on 26 hits and your pitching staff gives up only two hits in two games, I would say that’s a pretty good day.” Leo 5, Columbia City 4 LEO — Columbia City’s softball team was edged by Leo 5-4 last week. The Lady Eagles were the first to strike, when Sammy Winebrenner smashed a homerun over the left field fence in the third inning. Bella Krieg hit her first homerun of the season in the fourth inning to make the score 4-0. Leo answered by scoring a pair of runs in

the bottom of the fourth. Columbia City had the chance to finish the game, but the Lions scored another pair of runs to force extra innings. Leo scored the game-winning run in the eighth inning. Anna Weigold was the pitcher of the mound for the Lady Eagles. Bella Krieg had 3 RBIs with her lone hit. Sammy Winebrenner 2 for 3 at bat, scored a pair of runs and had an RBI. Allison Conrad also went 2 for 3 at the plate. “We played a solid game but made a couple timely errors that hurt us,” said head coach Dan Weigold. “Leo is a very talented team and you have to execute defensively and take advantage of your offensive opportunities when you get them. Leo is one of the best teams in the area and we had them on the ropes. We just couldn’t quite finish it.”

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Thursday, May 18

Columbia City Girls Tennis (Sectional) TBA Whitko Softball (Away) vs. Wayne 5 p.m. Whitko Boys Golf (Away) vs. Manchester 4:30 p.m. Whitko Girls Tennis (Sectionals @ Warsaw) vs. TBA 4:30 p.m. Whitko Boys Track (Sectionals @ Bremen) 5:30 p.m. Churubusco Girls Tennis (Sectional @ Carroll) vs. TBA 4 p.m. Churubusco Girls Track (Sectional @ Northrop) vs. TBA 5 p.m. Churubusco Baseball (Away) vs. Central Noble 5 p.m. Churubusco Softball (Away) vs. Central Noble 5 p.m.

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Columbia City Baseball (Away) vs. Northrop 5:30 p.m. Churubusco Girls Tennis (Sectional @ Carroll) vs. TBA 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 20

Columbia City Baseball (Away) vs. Bishop Dwenger 10 a.m. Columbia City Softball (Away) vs. Mishawaka 11 a.m. Whitko Baseball (Away) vs. Prairie Heights 10 a.m. Whitko Softball (Away) vs. Norwell 10 a.m. Churubusco Boys Golf (Away @ N. Hawk) vs. NECC 10 a.m. Churubusco Baseball (Away) vs. Adams Central 10 a.m. Churubusco Softball (Home) vs. Jimtown 10 a.m.

Monday, May 22

Whitko Baseball (Away) vs. Bellmont 5 p.m. Churubusco Softball (Sectional @ Eastside) vs. TBA 5 p.m.

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Wednesday, May 24

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Whitko boys track wins TRC Girls place seventh By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

MARION – Whitko’s boys track team won the Three Rivers Conference meet for the second year in a row last week at Indiana Wesleyan. Whitko scored 123.5 points ahead of runner-up Peru which had 98 points. Wildcat Gavin Howard was a double winner, taking first place in discus and shot put. Alex Wilson also had a big day, winning the 200-meter race. Also in first place was the 1,600-meter relay team of Garrett Elder, Zack Freel, Conner Sherwin and Shad Ebbinghouse, which finished in 3:27.63 Elder was a secondplace finisher in long jump and the 100-meter dash. Sherwin finished in second-place in discus. The 400-meter relay team of Elder, Chase

Meade, Alex Wilson and Ebbinghouse were also runner-ups with a posted time of 45.15. Ebbinghouse also got second in 300-meter hurdles and third place in high hurdles. “I am very proud of these guys,” said head coach Ron Cherry. “We had lost to Manchester earlier in the year, so I think that helped motivate us somewhat for the TRC meet. Even though we have some really good athletes on this team, to win a big meet like this requires great effort from everyone. Everybody was important tonight.” Whitko’s girls track team finished in seventh place at the Three Rivers Conference meet last week. The Lady Wildcats had 41 points. Manchester won the meet with 108.5 points. Senior Suzanne Sickafoose broke a 30-year-old

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school record by placing second in the 400-meter race, finishing with a time

of 1:00.07. Sickafoose also won the 100-meter dash for the

Lady Wildcats. Sickafoose was runner-up in the 200-meter finals, edged by

Ellie White of Southwood by one-hundredth of a second.

Whitko softball wins on Snep’s walk-off, pitching ROCHESTER – Whitko’s softball team defeated Rochester 3-2 in eight innings last week. The Zebras were first on the board, scoring a run in the first inning. Whitko scored its first run in the third inning. Rochester answered by scoring one of their own. The Lady Wildcats scored in the sixth inning

to tie and force extra innings. Ellie Snep hit a sacrifice fly in the top of the eighth to score the winning run. Snep also got the win on the mound with seven strikeouts. Whitko 8, Columbia City 4 COLUMBIA CITY – The Lady Wildcats See SOFTBALL, Page 16

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Whitko’s Gracie Hook hits the ball back against her opponent.

Lady Wildcats sweep Peru By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s girls tennis team defeated Peru 5-0 last week. Morgan Keirn won her No. 1 singles match 6-1, 6-3. Delaney Keirn took her match with ease in No. 2 singles 6-1, 6-1.

Jackie Werstler also beat her opponent in No. 3 singles 6-4, 6-2. Gracie Hook and Jessica Hook won their No. 1 doubles match 6-4, 6-2. Jenna VanCuren and Manon Sonneville finished off the sweep by winning 6-1, 6-0 in No. 2 doubles.

ROCHESTER – Whitko’s baseball team defeated Rochester 8-2 last week. Alex Bechtold hit a two-run homer in the first inning for the Wildcats. Drew Bradford hit an RBI double in the second inning. Zach Hewitt also hit an RBI double allowing Bradford to score. Alex Robbins got to scored in the third inning due to a throwing error by the catcher. Bradford scored in the fourth inning off a fielding error by the Rochester shortstop to make the score 6-0. Hewitt hit a solo home run in the sixth inning. The Wildcats weren’t done, as Bechtold scored Whitko’s eighth run off a throwing error by the right fielder. Rochester scored two runs in the seventh inning

to avoid the shutout. Bradford got the win on the mound, throwing 13 strikeouts and only allowing six hits. Whitko recorded 11 hits. Rochester committed six errors while Whitko had two. Triton 12, Whitko 5 SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s baseball team lost 12-5 to Triton last week. Whitko got an early lead, scoring a run in the first inning and another in the second. Triton scored a pair of runs in the third inning, with Whitko adding another to make the score 3-2. The fourth inning had three runs for Triton and none for the Wildcats. Whitko was able to score another pair of runs in the fifth inning to take the lead, 6-5. Triton scored a fury of seven unanswered runs to take the win.

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Eagles’ fifth inning slip robs first win By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

KENDALVILLE – Columbia City’s baseball team lost to East Noble 11-9 on Tuesday evening. The Eagles were competitive out of the gate, as they scored a pair of runs in the first inning. East Noble answered scoring two of its own in the first. Columbia City had the lead at the end of the second when they scored another two runs. East Noble tied the game in the third. Both teams scored a run in the fourth inning to tie the game at five apiece. East Noble did some damage in the fifth inning. The Knights scored six runs to go ahead 11-5. Columbia City didn’t allow East Noble to score from

there on, but the Eagles could not score enough to comeback and claim their first win of the season. Columbia City scored two runs in the sixth inning and another pair in the seventh. Both teams recorded 13 hits. Columbia City lost despite only committing two errors, while East Noble had four. Eagles’ starting pitcher Tanner Clark pitched four innings and allowed 11 hits. Jordan Lee came in and finished the game, allowing two hits. Clark led the Eagles at bat going 3 of 5, scoring a run, and recording two RBIs. Dillon Reed hit in four RBIs and scored a pair of runs. Cam Harris was a reliable 2 for 3 at bat and scored a run.

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David Osbourne runs steadily in a track event at Columbia City High School.

softball team defeated Columbia City 8-4 Friday evening. The Lady Wildcats started off the game by scoring three runs. Columbia City scored a pair of runs in the bottom of the first inning. Whitko scored two of its own runs in the second. The Lady Eagles scored one run in the bottom of the second inning. Whitko

scored one run in the third inning to go up 6-3. Whitko scored a run in the sixth inning, and another in the seventh inning. The Lady Eagles scored a run in the final inning, but fell four runs short of Whitko. Shianna Bradley got the win on the mound. Both teams had nine hits each. Columbia City

tallied four errors while Whitko had one. Whitko 7, Heritage 4 SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s softball team beat Heritage 7-4 Saturday morning. Heritage scored a run in the top of the first inning, but the Lady Wildcats answered by scoring three runs. Whitko held the Patriots in the second inning and

scored another run to take a 4-1 lead. The Lady Patriots scored a pair of runs in the third inning, but Whitko answered by adding three runs. Heritage scored a run in the fourth, and no other runs were scored in the last three innings. Ellie Snep got the win on the mound. Shi Bradley led at bat with a single and a double.

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Liam Hesting winds up to throw in the shot put event.

KENDALVILLE – Columbia City’s boys golf team won a tie-breaker against East Noble. The Eagles’ No. 5 scorer, Wyatt Krider, scored a 49, just one stroke better than East Noble’s No. 5 golfer to win the tie-breaker last week at Noble Hawk golf club in Kendallville. Nick Decker led the Eagles with 40. Spencer McCammon followed with 42. Zach Harker shot a 47 and Garrett Roehling had a 48. Krider had a pair of birdies. East Noble also

recorded a birdie and an eagle. The win helped the Eagles remain undefeated in the Northeast 8 conference. “It wasn’t our best effort,” said head coach Andrew Thompson. “We still have ourselves in a good position as we head toward the conference tourney.” Columbia City 162, New Haven 247 COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City’s boys’ golf team defeated New Haven 162-247 last week at Eagle Glen. Nick Decker led the Eagles with an impres-

sive 36. Garrett Roehling followed with a 40. Spencer McCammon wasn’t far behind, finishing with a 41. Wyatt Krider had 45 and Zach Harker got a 51. The Eagles recorded eight birdies. The Bulldogs did not have any. “Individually we had another great performance out of Nick Decker with an even par round,” said head coach Andrew Thompson. “Garrett Roehling had his season low as well. We are still looking to crack that 160 barrier so thats a goal for our team going down the stretch.”

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CCHS HONORS CONVO SPORTS AWARDS

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Jake Elkins received the Honor Blanket for boys athletics at Columbia City High School. Elkins is pictured with his coaches. From left are football coach Brett Fox, wrestling coach Blane Culp, Elkins and baseball coach Chris McGehee.

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Jayla Wigent received the Tina Parker Memorial Honor Tray. From left are volleyball coach Shannon Rehrer, Wigent and track coach Bob Fahl.

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Nine female athletes won the Tina Parker Memorial Awards. Front row, from left are: Hannah Behm, tennis; Elizabeth Russell, track; Lauren Keller, cross country; and Alexis Waldeck, softball. Back row: Megan Cummings, swimming; Taylor Glass, golf; Avery Sparks, volleyball; Megan Jagger, soccer; and Chelsea Pettigrew, basketball.

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Nine boys received DeVol Awards for athletics. Front row, from left are: Ryan Devito, swimming; Bendon Slagal, basketball; Jake Elkins, baseball and wrestling; and Matthew Wright, soccer. Back row: Jacob Matteson, cross country; Brock Snouffer, football; Dillon Reed, tennis; Tim Hearld, track; and Spencer McCammon, golf.

13 athletes receive senior blankets COLUMBIA CITY — Thirteen Columbia City High School seniors received senior blankets. Those student-athletes are: Morgan Bales, Elise Cormany, Bella Krieg, Holly Martinez, Elizabeth Russell, Jayla Wigent, Jake Elkins, Trefor Gatchell, Tim Hearld, Matt Kennedy, Jacob Matteson, Dillon Reed and Matt Wright. Several girls basketball players were also awarded with “Dime at a Time” awards: Bales, Ashlee Brommer, Darian Farber, Isabella Krieg, Miranda McConnell, Martinez, Chelsea Pettigrew and Alexis Waldeck. Mackenzie Sheets got the Elanor Gall Cheerleading Award, and Brock Snouffer got the Tyler Andreas Memorial Scholarship.

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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 S., 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. • Zion Lutheran Church will host a community block party 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church, located at the corner of North and Main streets in Columbia City. Activities include games, prizes, hotdogs and drinks. There will be an appearance from local firetrucks and lawn inflatables for children. The event is free. In the event of rain, activities will be moved to the church gymnasium. • The annual spring flea market at St. John Bosco Catholic Church in Churubusco is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $5 for space rental. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share for lunch. For more information, call Sue Gilbert at 693-2429. May 21 • Sugar Grove Church of God will host guest speaker Duane DuCharme to speak about hope. Services are held at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. at 5019 E. C.R. 500 S. in Noble County.

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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. 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 27 • The Churubusco Lions Club annual Memorial Day barbeque begins 10 a.m. at the Sav U Mor parking lot. A half slab of ribs is $8 and a half chicken is $6.50. Pit tators are $3,50 per serving. The group will also be collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids. Drive-up available. • The Impact Center food pantry will host a Nelson’s barbeque fundraiser 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walmart parking lot in Columbia City. May 28 • A poker run to raise money for fireworks at Blue Lake will be held all day May 28. The cost is $10 per player for five cards. Additional cards, up to seven, can be purchased for $5 apiece. The top 5 poker hands will win prizes. Piers and docks will be marked with flags and have volunteers to pass out cards. Card collection times are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. The winners will be announced at 7 p.m. via call or text. No need to be present to win. 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.

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June 1 • Churubusco United Methodist Church will host a rummage sale June 1-3 at the church, 750 N. Main Street. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1 and 2, and 9 a.m. to noon June 3. On June 1, there will also be a bake sale. June 3 features a $1 bag sale. For more information, call 693-2154.

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June 2 • First Friday celebration will be hosted from 5-9 p.m. monthly through October. The event will feature entertainment, music, shopping, vendors, food and fun for the community. 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. • Lois Ellen’s Dance School is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a performance 7 p.m. at Indian Springs Middle School, with dancers ranging from age 3 to adult. • St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church will host an ice cream social 4-7 p.m. The event will offer eight kinds of homemade ice cream, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Free-will donations accepted. June 5 • Columbia City’s boys basketball team will host its youth camp June 5-8. First through third graders will have camp 10:30-11:45 a.m. The cost is $45. Fourth through sixth graders will have camp from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $50. The camp will be held at Indian Springs Middle school. Signup sheets can be found on the school’s website at wccsonline.com. The fees include a camp T-shirt. • South Whitley’s Community Public Library will begin its summer reading program, “Build a Better World.” • Columbia City United Methodist Church will host its Worship Arts Camp June 5-9.

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.

June 25 • A golf outing at Eel River Golf Course will raise money for fireworks at Blue Lake. The event begins at 8 a.m. with check-in at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $60 per person or $240 for a team. To participate, sign up by June 19 with Steve Swygart, 417-7510 or email swygart2003@yahoo. com

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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.

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July 10 • The Miss Whitley County Scholarship Program will be 6 p.m. at First Church of God, Depoy Drive, Columbia City.

June 9 • The Tri-Lakes community garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Laud will host its community garage sale June 9-10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Laud Church will also host a bake sale and will open its doors to make bathrooms and garage sale maps available. Signs at the intersection of State Roads 9 and 14 will assist shoppers to the Laud area, located in southeast Whitley County. June 10 • The Tri-Lakes community garage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. • The annual Tinham’s Spirit 5K Run/ Walk begins at 8 a.m. at Camp Whitley, 4305 W. Camp Whitley Road, Columbia City. A free-will breakfast will be served 8-10:30 a.m. The annual fundraiser supports camp operations, keeping costs low for campers and providing funds for scholarships. For more information, visit campwhitley.com or email campwhitley1928@gmail. com.

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June 12 • Churubusco High School’s football camp will be held June 12-15. The youth camp runs 10-11:30 a.m. and the junior high camp is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Churubusco High chool. The youth camp is non-padded for kids entering grades 1-5. The junior high camp is padded and for players entering grades 6-8. Cleats are required. Pads will be issued on the first day of camp. The cost is $35 per camper, which includes a T-shirt. The family rate is $20 for each additional camper. Call or email head coach Paul Sade at 693-2131 ext. 2006 or sadep@sgcs.k12.in.us.

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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.

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 the fourth Friday every month through September. The event is 5-8 p.m. Aug. 1 •The Whitley County Conservation Day Camp will be held 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Camp Whitley. The camp is for children ages 9-13, and they will shoot skeet, archery, build a birdhouse, play games, see snakes and go swimming. The cost is $10 per child. To sign up, contact Nadean Lamle at 244-6266 ext. 101, or email nadean.lamle@in.nacdnet.net. 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. 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. 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.

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