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COLUMBIA CITY — Several local churches and businesses are collecting items and donations for hurricane relief in Texas and Florida. Columbia City United Methodist Church began collecting donations Sunday to purchase flood bucket kits — which cost about $65 a piece. Brewha in Columbia City is also accepting donations for hurricane relief. Marybeth Johnson is leading a collection of items for crisis care kits for Sugar Creek Fellowship Church of the Nazarene. Items needed are 12-18 ounce bottles of shampoo, bars of bath soap, 4-6.4 ounce bottles of toothpaste, toothbrushes, Band-aids, fingernail clippers, sturdy hair combs, hand towels and pocket-sized tissues. Each kit will also have a new beanie baby or stuffed animal in it so the children will have something new. However, the church already has plenty due to a donation of 100 beanie babies. Johnson is also taking monetary donations to help purchase items. For more information, contact Johnson at 248-2030.

S. Whitley fall fest begins Friday Staff reports

SOUTH WHITLEY — South Whitley’s annual fall festival begins this Friday and runs through Sunday in downtown South Whitley. The festival includes a car show, musical groups and more. Cleveland Township’s Fire Department will host a lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.

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County clashes over payroll By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — A room full of furious county employees voiced their opposition to changes to payroll Whitley County Council approved for 2018 at its Sept. 6 meeting. Every 11 years, the biweekly pay system on

which the government operates includes an extra paycheck in the year. Instead of the normal 26 pay periods in a year, 2018 has 27. The County Council elected to take the normal annual wage of salary employees and divide it by 27 and give a universal $1,730 cost of living raise

to all county employees except for the council, County Commissioners, part-time workers and employees, such as the judges, whose wage is dictated by the federal government. Because of the division by 27 rather than 26, 44 county salary employees will receive less pay per

period while performing the same amount of work. Any salaried employee who makes more than $45,000 through the county will bring home less pay with each check than last year. “To ask employees to work with less wage, in my 21 years working here, we’ve never done that,”

Environmental Health Specialist Scott Wagner said. The ordinance passed 5-1, with Councilman Jim Bayman opposing and Councilman Bill Overdeer absent. Chief Deputy Jason Spencer asked, “so to be See COUNTY, Page 5

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The tractors began plowing in the early morning, and continued until the field was complete.

Whitley County celebrates 9th annual Plow Day By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia�com

SOUTH WHITLEY — Hundreds of Whitley County residents came together this weekend for the ninth annual Plow Day and Benefit, hosted at Doug and Terry Reiff’s farm. Festivities included a multitude of children’s games, an

animal petting barn, ample Amish food and, of course, the trademark plowing of a field. What makes this family-friendly event stand out is the way it brings the whole community together. As attendees remarked, the Amish and “English,” or non-Amish, seamlessly enjoy the event side-

by-side. “[The planning committee] wants to bring the community together for the whole neighborhood to enjoy it like a family get-together,” said Steve Sickafoose, a member of the committee. “We are always

WHITLEY COUNTY— A study recently released by County Health Rankings named Whitley County the 7th healthiest county in the state for 2016. County Health Rankings is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program. Environmental Health Specialist Scott Wagner is happy with the result. “We’re pleased with last year’s and even though this year’s is lower, the change was less than 5 percent,” he said. The 2017 study, while still in the works, is projecting Whitley County as the 12th healthiest. The County has a number of programs that help boost the numbers, all available through the Health Department, such as the Healthy Start program which encourages and educates mothers on the dangers of smoking while pregnant or with infants. “We have nutritional programs and vaccinations that help,” Wagner said. “Then we do a lot of preventative measures like placement of wells and maintenance of sewer systems that help too.” The study considers physical and mental health, birth weight, smoking, obesity, food access to healthy food, physical inactivity, excessive drinking, alcohol-impaired driving deaths, sexually transmitted infections, teen births, excessive drinking,

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WCCS enrollment up from last school year By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia�com

COLUMBIA CITY — The numbers are looking up for Whitley County Consolidated Schools, as administrators estimate a 67-student increase in enrollment this year. The official count

will take place later in September, but Superintendent Patricia O’Connor said she’s cautiously optimistic that this year’s count will be higher, meaning the district will receive more state funding. An increase of 67

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students would provide the district with about $355,000 more. “Which is great; we sure can use it,” O’Connor said. Twenty-one of those new students live outside the school district. In total, there are about 125 out-of-district transfers into WCCS. “These students actually don’t live in our WCCS area and they’re being brought in every day to go to our schools,” O’Connor said. With the increase in enrollment, WCCS added staff. Among them is

an additional teacher at Coesse, Northern Heights and Little Turtle elementary schools and “numerous” paraprofessionals, O’Connor said. “We’ve added additional support for teachers in classrooms that did not quite qualify for an additional teacher,” O’Connor said. Bus driver wage increase

Whitley County Consolidated Schools administrators are proposing a wage increase for bus drivers for field trips and athletic events.

O’Connor said with the low unemployment rate, the district is having difficulty finding employees. “This started with the bus drivers,” O’Connor said. “We have put ads in every paper in the area, we have buses parked outside with help wanted signs on them, our students at Eagle Tech made an advertisement for Bones Theater. We know we need to look at pay.” O’Connor will be asking the board to consider a pay increase from $9 to $11 an hour See WCCS, Page 7

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A longstanding tradition continues at Whitko School board members cook brats, burgers for concessions stand at football games By Tyler Roebuck troebuck@kpcmedia.com

SOUTH WHITLEY — For nearly 20 years, the Whitko School Board and superintendent have upheld a tradition that separates them from many other public school representatives. At home football games, they grill brats, burgers and sausages at the concessions area, and more importantly talk with their community. “The Board feels like it’s a good way to be out in the community and at the same time supporting students in the athletic program,” Superintendent Steve Clason said. “Like we say, it’s a way to give back. It’s a good opportunity to see people. Some of them wave as they go by, but a lot of them come up 10-15 minutes into the game and start talking.” And talk the community did. Throughout the

game, there was consistently someone chatting with one of the board members. Clason and school board member Joe Begley agree that talking to the community is their favorite part. “I think it’s a great way to show our interest in the students and being involved with the school and it gives us an opportunity to talk with the community,” Begley said. Mother and third grade South Whitley Elementary teacher Kathy Wright thinks that people have grown accustomed to the transparent and community oriented board. “I think people take it for granted around here because it’s just what Whitko is,” she said. “It’s how they stay in touch with the community. They’re out there talking to friends and family.”

School board member Jorell Tucker grills brats at the first Whitko home football game of the season Sept. 1.

This relaxed atmosphere does not escape Clason, as it presents parents and community members a casual forum. “It gives patrons a chance to stop by and talk if they have things to talk about,” he said. “They don’t have to feel like it’s a formal setting. And the biggest thing is they like being out with the kids.” The Wildcat burger

The trademark dish of the school board is the Wildcat burger. Consisting of a sausage patty, ground beef patty and ample cheese, the almost legendary burger began with an idea by Clason. “I’m a double cheeseburger and strange hamburger fan, and about six years ago I said, ‘Hey, what if instead of a double cheeseburger, we did the same thing but

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The tradition of Whitko School Board members grilling at home games stretches back 20 years.

used a sausage patty and a hamburger patty and put that together,’” he said. “We tried it, I liked it, and the first night we

Joe Begley checks the temperature of the grill as he prepares to cook more sausage and hamburger patties.

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Whitko Superintendent Steve Clayson grills brats at the Sept. 1 home game. “Like we say, it’s a way to give back,” he said. “It’s a good opportunity to see people.”

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ISMS 6th graders may get to play By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Sixth-grade students at Indian Springs Middle School may soon have more athletic opportunities at the school. ISMS Principal Jan Boylen spoke to the Whitley County Consolidated Schools Board of Trustees about restructuring the athletic teams to allow for more sixth graders to participate in school sports. In many sports, the school currently has two

teams per gender, per grade level. There are “Eagle” and “Star” teams in 7th and 8th grade basketball and volleyball, but not enough participants to complete both teams. “We have struggled to have two full teams,” Boylen said. “Sometimes we aren’t able to fulfill our contracts with other schools. In past years we’ve had to dress managers and mix Eagles and Stars players to have second teams.” Boylen is proposing getting rid of the second

Principal proposes athletic restructuring teams in 7th and 8th grades, and adding sixth grade teams to allow more students to get involved. Most 6th graders are playing AAU basketball, which can be very costly to parents, whereas the school team would provide an opportunity at much less of a cost. “If we could offer it at the school, we could get more kids involved,”

Boylen said. Less athletic participants is a common theme throughout middle and high schools across America, as many young athletes are “specializing” in their favorite sports at a young age — not participating in more than one sport. “Rather than playing three sports, they play one sport year-round,” Boylen

said. Board President Don Armstrong said he read a study conducted by UCLA that defeats the argument for single-sport athletes. “Eighty-eight percent of students recruited by Division I schools participated in two or more sports in high school,” Armstrong said. “That defies the trend moving toward specialization. People think playing one sport year-round means they’ll be better at it, but that hasn’t proven true. We want kids to participate and I hope we

can reverse that trend.” ISMS dropped its second football team about 10 years ago, due to the large number of players needed to field a football team. Boylen said the restructuring wouldn’t cost the school any extra money, as it would get rid of the extra teams in 7th and 8th grades. The school board is expected to make a decision on the restructuring at its next meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the administration office.

Blue Jacket Bash a smashing success By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

COLUMBIA CITY — Columbia City FFA hosted an evening of celebration, homegrown goodness and blue corduroy for a new fundraiser last week — the Blue Jacket Bash. The event was organized by the FFA boosters, who formed to support agriculture teachers and members at Columbia City High School. The group began planning the event in May, designed to highlight and celebrate the success of Columbia City FFA, the state’s longest continuous running chapter. “What an incredible evening executed down to every detail by our FFA boosters,” said Sarah Furthmiller, FFA advisor and teacher at Columbia City High School, who, along with fellow ag teacher and advisor Skylar Campbell coordinated student members to help with the event. “I am over-

The 2017-2018 Columbia City FFA Ambassador Team helped at the event. Pictured from left are: Abbi Schrader, Whitney Shelton, Lindsey Hoskins, Maddie Schroeder, Dillon Sheiss, Devin Baker and Grace Schrader.

whelmed by the legacy of the agricultural education program at Columbia City High School, the amazing support shown by our community for the program, as well as the funds that were raised.” There was musical entertainment and a buffet meal, which featured locally sourced foods; steaks from Schrader Angus Farms and Krider Meats, pork from Greg Rupert and Kevin Ousley, grean beans from Wise Farms, potatoes from Jim Hart and Local Yokels’ produce, along with homemade desserts.

Local caterer Jill Daniel prepared the sides for the event while the meats were grilled by volunteers. Beth Bechdol, CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, was the featured keynote speaker, highlighting the importance of the AgBiosciences and attracting and retaining talent in this growing sector. Former FFA State Officer and Columbia City FFA alumnus Brett Roberts followed with an inspiring speech about his FFA experiences and the impact participating in the program can have on an

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FFA booster parents (from left) Travis Baker, Jerry Pettigrew and Ryan Schroeder helped grill steaks.

More than 300 community members attended the Blue Jacket Bash, hosted at Indian Springs Middle School by Columbia City FFA.

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individual. Attendance exceeded 300, with local business people, farmers, teachers and FFA alumni enjoying the event.

The evening provided an opportunity to support the Columbia City FFA by making a charitable contribution. When the tables were cleared and blue jackets were hung back up, between sponsors and contributions, more than $25,000 was raised for the program. Gold sponsors for the evening were Micropulse, Huntington University, Kubota by More Farm Store, Micropulse, Parkview Health, Holzinger Seed Service, Ag Plus, STAR Bank, Wealth, Insurance & Management, Silveus

Insurance Group Dean Warren, Columbia City Ag Teacher Emeritus and Schrader Real Estate & Auction. Silver sponsors were Hoffman Land & Cattle, Blackburn and Green, Bippus State Bank, Specialty Hybrids (Rob Schuman & Dave Huhn) and Wagner-Meinert LLC. Funds raised from the Blue Jacket Bash will help support the Columbia City FFA Chapter’s programs and activities throughout the year, such as career development events, leadership training and community activities.

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AT&T customers now have 4G LTE in Churubusco By Nicole Minier nminier@kpcmedia.com

CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco residents now have better cellphone service, according to AT&T. AT&T launched 4G LTE service in the town, along with Harlan, Greenfield Mills, Arcola, Lafontaine, Markle, Pleasant Plain, Warren and Van Buren. “Faster, reliable mobile internet benefits so many segments of our economy in Northeast Indiana,” said State Senator Andy Zay. “Whether it’s our agribusinesses, our tourism hot spots or our entrepreneurial ventures, this investment from AT&T will certainly be welcomed.” Cellular 4G LTE provides faster speeds and more reliability. Users can stream, download, upload and play games at fast speeds, and should expect to have less drops in connection while moving around town, according to an AT&T statement. “We want our customers to enjoy all the benefits of 4G LTE,” Bill Soards, president of AT&T Indiana, said in the statement. “We’re providing stronger connections so customers can get the most out of their mobile devices – whether they’re streaming videos, posting to social media or calling and texting.” AT&T invested nearly $1.7 billion in its wireless and wireline networks in Indiana between 2014 through 2016. This drives upgrades to reliability, coverage, speed and performance for residents and business customers. From 2011-2015, AT&T invested over $140 billion including capital investments/investment in its wireless and wireline networks and acquisitions of wireless spectrum and operations.

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Megyn and Becki Meredth play with some of the numerous toys placed throughout the property.

Plow Day began as a fun event, but turned into a fund-raising benefit for individuals in need in the community.

PLOW from Page 1 careful with our events to make sure the Amish are not left out.” Terry Reiff, who hosted this year’s Plow Day with her husband Doug, notes her close ties with the Amish in the area. “We have Amish neighbors, so we intermingle with them regularly,” she said. “They’re like family.” Doug Reiff agrees. “This whole event couldn’t happen without them,” he said. “They orchestrate a lot of the food and animals.

William Hilty, an Amish neighbor to the Reiffs and member of the planning committee, did not hesitate to acknowledge the relationship between the two communities. “We get together three or four other times a year,” he said. “Whenever we do get together, there’s always plenty of food,” Doug Reiff said. Each year, Plow Day changes slightly to keep the event fresh. “Every year you try to

change and one we’ve made since the first year is adding kids’ games to the event to give them something and introduce them to agriculture,” Sickafoose said. Sickafoose sees a bright future for Plow Day. “Another thing we’re trying to get younger couples introduced to the event,” he said. “Right now we have about 30 young families involved, and just look at how many young people are here today.”

Henry Haywood goes bowling. Teachers from South Whitley Elementary have worked the kids games since the first Plow Day.

Hundreds of people attended the benefit, including county government officials and members of the Amish community.

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OBITUARIES Max Putman

Chapel, South Whitley. Burial was in South Whitley Cemetery. Memorials are to Humane Society of Whitley County or Lions Club International.

COLUMBIA CITY — Max M. Putman, 77, formerly of Washington Township, Whitley County, died at 3:47 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at Peabody Home, North Manchester. Services were Sunday at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will take place at a later date at Jefferson Chapel Cemetery. Memorials are to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

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Jefferson Center class of 1957 celebrates 60th class reunion Graduates of the 1957 class of Jefferson Center School gathered for their 60th class reunion this summer at Big G’s Sports Cafe in Columbia City. Pictured are classmates and their spouses. In the front row, from left, are: Sandra Kyler, Carolyn Rubrake, Delores Duff, Shilley Lamboley and Pat Keymeyer. Back row from left: Jim Kyler, George Rubrake, Dick Duff, Max Putman, Rosane Putman and Bob Keymeyer.

COUNTY from Page 1 clear, some employees will be bringing home less money than before?” The council responded “yes,” which was answered by a chorus of “unbelievable.”

being used until recently. Former Human Resource Director Pam Smith was one of the first to have a recommendation from the Personnel Committee rejected. Smith’s last day ‘Outdated’ system was Sept. 1. During pay discussions, Gatton strongly opposed Sheriff Marcus Gatton the arguments from requested increases for Hodges and Wheeler, two employees. saying, “I can’t wrap my Janelle Schmitt and Jodi head around how we’ve Hollenbaugh received new not taken this system out duties in March, equaling and these two employees a self-reported increase of will be the first in the 30 and 50 percent of their county to not receive their time, respectively. Gatton recommended wage.” requested, in line with At the July council the recommendation from meeting, Gatton came the county’s current job to the council with the factoring system and the recommendations for the Personnel Committee, a two employees, where 17 and 20 percent increase it passed without issue. in pay for Schmitt and In the August meeting, Hollenbaugh, respectively. however, Gatton reported Councilman Thor that he misreported a Hodges disagreed. number. Hodges moved to “While I am in favor rescind the approval until of an increase in pay, I the council had correct don’t think I’m in favor of numbers. this amount of increase,” According to Gatton, Hodges said. this unprecedented deciHodges argues that the sion has wrought distrust current system that refacin his department and tors positions is outdated, countywide. and now grants a dispro“Any time there was a portional increase in pay. mistake historically it was Councilman Kim an amendment not taken Wheeler concurred. away,” he said. “If you “This train’s running don’t think it has affected away, and we’re trying to my entire department, stop it,” he said. “We need then you’re wrong.” to get something in place For both payroll ordithat everyone is happy nances, Hodges moved to with, but until then I can’t offer a 3-percent increase see a 20 percent raise.” in pay and make the two Implemented in 2002, Sheriff’s Office posithe current system has tions the first for review been in place for a once the new refactoring decade. In recent years, system is in place. councilmen and the Gatton was not satiscommissioners agreed that fied. it is no longer representa“I watched Brandon tive of Whitley County. Forrester of the highway However, the system come in and Having a Garagedepartment Sale? Place your was still in place and get 60 percent for two

male positions without the commissioners issue, and I can’t even get presented council with a 30 percent,” he said new system, but had “a During the public bad feeling about that comments portion of the meeting.” In other County Council meeting, Gatton stood and news announced that the two • A slew of repairs employees decided not to the county jail and to accept the additional courthouse were all unanduties for only a 3 percent imously approved by the increase in compensation council. They include a and that the county will $6,033 inspection of a have to fill those duties. pair of columns at the jail, Schmitt’s duties as 911 $16,013 to replace the Coordinator involved jail’s walk-in cooler and keeping a current catafreezer units, $17,868 for logue of addresses and its water softener system phone numbers of Whitley and $121,289 for repairs County residents. She also to the courthouse tower. maintained communica• Mark Green offered tions with the state 911, the council to contribute who provides funding for money to the Russel and county dispatch. Evelyn Fahl Aquatics Without designating a Facility in exchange for County 911 Coordinator, equal fees for all county the county could lose that residents. In the current funding. fee structure, a one-year In response to vocal pass for families is $200 opposition, Councilman for Columbia City resiGlen Larue suggested the dents and $300 for outside removal of Ordinance families. 2002-10 which instituted “I see this as a quality the current system and a of life benefit for the halt on raises countywide people of the county,” until a new system is in Hodges said. He moved place. The current wage to contribute $10,000 on assessment system came a year by year basis. Ultiabout after receiving mately, the vote failed on advice from Wagner, a 3-3 tie. Irwin & Scheele, which • County Prosecutor included the formation of DJ Sigler requested and the Personnel Committee. received a transfer of During discussion, funds to purchase a new Judge Douglas Fahl stood paper shredder. “The up and confronted the federal government council, dissenting their required a new shredder recommendation to halt because the current one raises. wasn’t shredding fine “You’re going to enough,” he said. penalize all county • Judge Fahl also employees because requested and received you gentlemen can’t a transfer to hire a new get together,” he asked. temporary worker to assist “You’re making yourin the workload for Civil selves look foolish.” Court, and freeingreach time for the Don County adCommissioner in IN|Whitley over Criminal Court workers. Amber argued that

SOUTH WHITLEY — Thelma L. Eberly, 90, formerly of South Whitley, died at 3:13 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017 at Masons Healthcare in Warsaw. Services were Tuesday at Smith & Sons Miller

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$7 million in new manufacturing and IT equipment at the plant in Columbia City. The project will include the addition of three new assembly lines to increase production capacity at the plant, a new shipping system and additional material storage systems. The company plans to add approximately 100 new jobs would make Advanced Assembly one of the largest employers in Whitley County. “Advanced Assembly has been a part of our community for nearly 10 years, and we are proud that they have chosen us for this expansion,” Whitley County Economic Development President Jon Myers said. “It is a tribute to their current employees and a vote of confidence in our local workforce.” In lieu of a tax abatement, Advanced Assembly requested a training grant to train employees who will operate and support the new assembly lines. The Whitley County Redevelopment Commission approved a training grant of $235,000 for the company, at the request of the Whitley County EDC. “On behalf of the Whitley County Redevelopment Commission, we are pleased to support Advanced Assembly on this project,” Whitley County RDC Chairman Jim Argerbright said.

COLUMBIA CITY — Local business Advanced Assembly LLC recently announced plans to expand its operations in Columbia City and add about 100 new jobs. Advanced Assembly LLC is a joint venture between Comer Holdings LLC and Lear Corp. that manufactures and assembles seating systems for Chevrolet’s Silverado pick-up trucks produced at General Motors’ assembly plant in Fort Wayne. “With this $7 million investment, we strengthen our production, shipping and material storage capacity at the Columbia City facility, and fortify our ability to deliver quality automotive seating for our customers,” said Leonard Fox, vice president of Operations, Integrated Manufacturing and Assembly (another joint venture between Comer Holdings LLC and Lear Corporation). “We appreciate the support provided by Whitley County, the Redevelopment Commission and the Whitley County EDC. We are proud to reinforce our presence in Columbia City and enhance development of this community where our valued employees live and work.” Advanced Assembly plans to invest more than

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Dear editor, This is an open letter to elected/appointed officials of Whitley County government. In recent months, I have witnessed the agriculture/water debate in our county, seen the division it is causing between neighbors and community leaders/members. This is very heartbreaking. There are facts and supporting documents for both sides of the disagreement. One thing that reigns constant is both sides want a livable resolution. Now that most of the meetings are coming to their full circle, negative attacks are happening

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in our newspapers. As a non-farming agriculture supporter, I would like to offer up to our elected/ appointed officials — you are doing a tough job! Stand tall, do things for the right reasons, and the right results will happen. Not many of us want to go through the election process to open up our lives and take time away from families and activities we enjoy to spend long nights dwelling over policy issues/changes, and having our names blasted for “taking” one side over another. Thank you for your service. Barbara Bratt Columbia City

Letter to the editor Dear editor, I would like to express my opinion on the proposed sewer district for Whitley County. I have read various articles “all pro” to this topic, and let me first state that I recognize there are some valid points to the “pro” side of the proposed district. I know there are some areas in Whitley County where the sewage problem does need addressed, and I know we need to start taking care of problems threatening our environment. However, I would like to state some real time facts about this topic that have not been motioned. Like the reason Whitley County’s population has increased over the last five to seven years is that it’s mostly people moving out of Fort Wayne and Allen County due to all the annexing of areas like Aboite Township, etc. Increased property taxes, added sewage increases per month, are making it more expensive to live in said annexed areas, and now looking at real time costs to have said proposed sewer district at a household. It will initially cost between $3,000-4,000 to hook up to said system, then a minimum of $60 a month for said service, and the average person spends roughly 20 years at their household. So the expected long-term cost are an average of $14,400, then add the hook-up cost — $17,00018,000, then plan on price increases annual over the 20-year span. For example, the sewage costs monthly for the town of South Whitley over the last five years have increased on average 70 percent and will increase by over 30 percent more over

the next three to four years. So, the average monthly costs just for sewage in South Whitley is estimated at $100-120 a month. That’s a car payment. I need to add that the average cost for a new septic system runs $10,000-11,000 and the average life of a septic system is 25 years. So, you see, it’s far cheaper to have your own septic system versus being in a sewer district with a monthly fee over the lifetime on the property. I know that the east side of Whitey County is the main target area for said district, especially places that run next to the rivers. However, most rural properties have more than 2-acre plots and can do a new complete septic system if necessary. At the end of the day, I ’ve heard many complaints about this topic, but no one wants to voice concern for whatever reason. I, therefore, urge all taxpayers that will be negatively affected by this to come forward and let your voices be heard. Lastly, I can’t help but think about what Ross Perot said, “I became a millionaire by attaching myself to politicians.” So I can’t help but wonder — is there the possibility that someone or some persons will stand to line their pockets from said district at the taxpayers expense or contracting companies? I for one know that after paying a 34 percent tax rate weekly out of my normal paycheck, I’m more than a little tired of people sticking their hands in “my” pocket. How about you, taxpayer? James D. Stanley South Whitley

Spend time around nearly any county employee and you’ll see it — morale is down. Last week, former county coordinator Pam Smith, who also had human resources responsibilities, left her position at the county for a new job in the private sector after the county council didn’t approve a raise. Two more employees at the sheriff’s department also had previously approved raises denied by the council. The two sheriff’s department employees took on more responsibilities after another position in the department was terminated, with the expectation of receiving a raise for their additional work. The council previously approved raises but then rescinded the approval due to a clerical error but did not reapprove the raises once the

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error was addressed. Also at last week’s meeting, salaried employees will see bi-weekly paycheck decrease to make up for an extra paycheck in 2018, based on how the calendar falls . Though their overall pay for the year remains the same, While we appreciate the council being diligent with our tax dollars, a little explanation and discussion could go a long way to boost employee morale. According to the county’s current pay scale factoring system, the Sheriff’s employees should have received

raises of 17 and 20 percent — the council offered them 3-percent raises. Granted, an increase of 17-20 percent is great and may not be affordable for the county, but, the employees should not have the expectation that the set pay scale will always be approved. The employees decided to step away from the additional duties for not receiving the raises they expected. Could they soon follow suit behind Pam Smith and leave behind decades of work for the county? There is animosity between the council and commissioners for not agreeing on these issues, and that negativity trickles down to the employees. The council needs to get its “outdated” pay scale issue fixed before more quality employees are lost. Even the council members agree that some-

thing needs to be done. “This train’s running away, and we’re trying to stop it,” Councilman Kim Wheeler said at last week’s meeting. “We need to get something in place that everyone is happy with.” The formula for pay has been discussed for several months; however, no solution has been presented by the personnel committee. It appears many council members aren’t opposed to giving employees more pay for more work, but all but one agreed that 17and 20-percent raises were too much. Maybe there should be more understanding on both sides — the council should understand that employees are disgruntled for valid reason, and employees should understand that the council members are trying to be good stewards of our tax dollars.

Congress that has the authority to declare war and not the president, came from a man who BRIAN once found HOWEY himself hauling off wounded Marines in a classic fog-of-war moment, staring down the guns of Chinese infantry, who inexplicably allowed him to live. “The men with the stretcher were confused for a moment and then quickly got the point,” Jacobs explained. “It was a Chinese bazooka team who were pointing their rocket launcher at the misplaced Marines in the paddy.” Jacobs and his buddies said “final prayers and cringed,” and then looked on in amazement. “The Chinese leader was signaling to the Marines to go on, obviously because they were carrying a wounded man. The Marines waved a bewildered wave of gratitude as they rushed from the paddy up a draw in the adjacent woods.” In making his case for Congress, Jacobs explained, “Most of our presidents have gotten away with the assertion that Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 gives the president and not the Congress the authority to make an apocalyptic decision. That clause reads ‘the president shall be the commander in chief.’ To argue that the naked term ‘commander in chief’ supplants the specific and unambiguous language

conferring the war-making authority on Congress is as far-fetched as to argue that the term ‘chief of police’ confers on that official the authority to enact criminal law.” Jacobs related an 1848 Mexican War era letter from U.S. Rep. Abraham Lincoln to his law partner, William Herndon: “Allow the president to invade a neighboring nation whenever he shall deem it necessary to repel an invasion and you allow him to do so, whenever he may choose to say he deems it necessary for such purpose. And you allow him to make war at pleasure. Study to see if you can fix any limit to his power in this respect.” The chilling phrase “apocalyptic decision” is operative here because it comes at a time when Trump and Kim are in a mano-y-mano showdown, their rhetoric boxing them into deadly corners or historic embarrassment. From former White House advisor Steve Bannon, we get a perspective of a potential catastrophe. “Forget it,” he told American Prospect magazine on Aug. 16. “Until somebody solves the part of the equation that shows me that 10 million people in Seoul don’t die in the first 30 minutes from conventional weapons, I don’t know what you’re talking about, there’s no military solution here, they got us.” Trump has been quoted on the potential use of nukes nine times in recent years. Pressed by CBS “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson, who asked,

“The United States has not used nuclear weapons since 1945. When should it?” Trump responded, “Well, it is an absolute last stance. And, you know, I use the word unpredictable.” To Hugh Hewitt on CNN on Dec. 15, 2015, Trump didn’t grasp the notion of triad, adding, “For me, nuclear is just the power, the devastation is very important to me.” In a one-page Chapter 12, “Mad Math,” Jacobs writes, “The apocalyptic prophecy is more likely to be validated when those we suppose to be educated and intelligent declare that war is a reasonable means by which to ‘achieve clearly definable aims.’” Jacobs, who was a Democrat, asks, “Have you ever seen two grown men in a bare-knuckle fist fight on a sidewalk?” If so, he says, your reaction would be shock? Disgust? Insecurity? “Probably all three. Yet, multiply those two men by tens of thousands and intensify the violence by tons of dynamite, steel and gunpowder with the resultant quantums of blood, viscera, stone cold rigor mortis and corresponding broken hearts back home.” In the age of shock and awe, which last went awry between 2003 and 2007 in Iraq when “Mission Accomplished” was interrupted with a deadly insurgency that killed 98 Hoosiers, we appear to be on the brink on the Korean peninsula where war never really ended, where both sides are dug in and possessing nukes is a vestige of manhood.

War drums are now fully beating President Trump has promised “fire and fury” for his North Korean counterpart, the dictator Kim Jong Un. Last week, Trump tweeted, “Talking is not the answer.” On Sunday, Defense Sec. Jim Mattis, standing with Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph Dunford on the White House driveway after meeting with President Trump and Vice President Pence, reacted to the North Korean detonation of a hydrogen bomb that measured 6.3 on the USGS Richter scale and just weeks after it lobbed a missile over Japan. “We have many military options, and the president wanted to be briefed on each one of them,” said Mattis. “Any threat to the United States or its territories, including Guam, or our allies, will be met with a massive military response — a response both effective and overwhelming.” The war drums are now fully beating. Perhaps it’s time to channel our inner Andy. By this, I mean the late U.S. Rep. Andrew Jacobs Jr., author of the non-bestselling book “The 1600 Killers,” describing the war actions of the 20th century’s last 10 presidents. As a young congressman in the mid-1960s, he defied President Lyndon Johnson, becoming an early critic of the Vietnam War. Jacobs has a relevant historical viewpoint. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps because he believed the snazzy dress uniform would attract the babes. He ended up in the Korean War. His perspective, that it’s

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Survival expo is this Saturday Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — The Whitley County Historical Museum will host the annual Whitley County Survival Expo Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Peabody Public Library in Columbia City. From the hardcore “prepper” to the family who wants to be a little more prepared, this expo will have all the information and goods needed to help you become aware and prepared when a

disaster strikes. There will be speakers and demonstrations on the following topics: Safety and tactical firearms, medicinal and edible plants, tactical medical skills, evade and escape, emergency radio communications, navigation and orienteering, martial arts self defense techniques, every day carry bags, emergency water prep, and assembling and modifying an AR-15 and more.

There will be thousands of dollars of giveaway items from Be Ready Supply, SOG Knives, UST Brands, Fettinger Karate Academy, Coast Tools, Yaesu Radio, Cabelas, Hornady and many others. For more information call the Whitley County Historical Museum at 244-6372 or visit the Survival Expo website online at survivalexpo. whitleymuseum.com.

what the next move is.” Many of the most senior employees have never had a background check done, because background checks didn’t exist when they were hired many years ago. “Some employees have been with us for 47 years,” O’Connor said. “We will be looking at background checks that could include something that might have happened long before there were even background checks.” Though the law now requires all school employees to have background checks, it doesn’t have any rules regarding what should happen to employees with criminal histories. “We will consider the severity of the charge, whether it is a misdemeanor or felony, then look at the nature of the charge, the seriousness in dealing with children, drugs and alcohol, and the employee’s judgment,” O’Connor said. “If we were to the point of dismissing the employee — I hope we don’t get to that point — there would be a recommendation to the board with all of this work. I think we will learn as we go along. There’s really a gray area in so many ways until we get into it and find out what we’re looking at.” “This isn’t something that’s a witch hunt, but it supports good character of our teachers,” Board President Don Armstrong said.

closely monitor football players. There is a device put in each helmet that sends out an alert when a player receives a single strong hit, or multiple impacts during a game or practice. A handheld device shows the name and uniform number of the player, and archives data for each player. “We talked to the coaches about this and there is strong support to look into it,” O’Connor said. “Our primary concern is the safety of our football players. There is a lot of information out about the safety of football players.” The cost for 80 devices, which is about how many the high school would need, is $15,000. O’Connor said the school may be able to pull together loose equipment dollars to pay for them. “It would warrant discussion on who would monitor and manage this,” O’Connor said. “There are a lot of questions the coaches and athletic director would need to discuss, but this is the kind of thing that would be a great investment.”

WCCS from Page 1 for field trips and athletic events — anything outside the driver’s regular bus route. “This is competitive in our area and a little higher than many other districts, but we feel it would be an incentive to recruit those interested in being a bus driver, and keep folks working for us,” O’Connor said. The pay increase would cost the district about $9,600 more per year, which would come from the transportation budget. “We feel like we can cover that cost in the transportation budget,” O’Connor said. Though the increase wouldn’t directly increase pay for regular route bus drivers, O’Connor said it would allow bus drivers to augment pay. Regular route drivers are paid about $62-65 daily for a morning and afternoon route. Pay is based on the route, number of miles driven and years of experience. Background checks

In compliance with a new law, all WCCS staff will be required to have background checks completed every five years. Administrators are making a plan of attack to implement a process, and will be utilizing an outside company, Safe Hiring Solutions, to complete the background checks, starting with the most senior employees this year. “There will be an email go out to the first group on Oct. 1,” O’Connor said. Those employees will fill out an online form, and the background check will be completed. “Following that, if there is a problem or issue, we will receive a notice,” O’Connor said. “Then we will decide

Football helmet tech considered

Columbia City High School officials will consider purchasing technology, similar to Whitko’s, which would allow coaches and athletic trainers to

Trimesters to semesters — board will decide next week

WCCS’s board will consider making a change from a trimester schedule to semesters, starting in the 2018-19 school year. O’Connor said it would make scheduling classes easier and allow for students to spend more time with teachers before each schedule change. The board is expected to make a vote on the change at its next meeting, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the WCCS administration office.

Those aren’t little pine cones A stealthy pest of evergreen trees and shrubs is just now getting noticed by some alarmed homeowners. Parts of their evergreens look dead; and what’s with all those little pine cones hanging on the branches? Take a closer look – you probably have bagworms. Bagworm infested trees or shrubs have been probably been infested since early June, but unsuspecting homeowners may not have noticed them until now. That is because they were small, and because they use plant parts to disguise the silken bags they travel around in. From a distance, some may say they look like little hanging pine cones, or like Christmas ornaments dangling from a tree limb. Before we get to control options, we need to understand the life cycle of this pest. Dr. Timothy Gibb, Purdue Extension entomologist, said, “During July and August, bagworms may defoliate arborvitae, junipers and other trees and shrubs.” He said that bagworms are caterpillars that live inside bags made of silken threads and plant material. “They look like regular plant parts, so they are somewhat disguised from homeowners,” he said. “The caterpillars crawl part way out of the bag to feed, but retreat like a turtle into his shell if disturbed.”

Gibb said bagworms might want to mature in late August spray an insectior early September. “At cide. this time the bags are You may about two inches long remember that and the caterpillars can I wrote about no longer be killed by this pest earlier pesticides,” he said. this year (about The caterpillars pupate, the time that then turn into mature JOHN E. chemical controls adults. The winged could be effecWOODMANSEE tive). We are past males leave their bags, mate with females, then that time now. the females lay eggs Put scouting for inside the bag. The the pest on your females never leave to-do list for their bag. He said each around early- to female bag can produce mid-June next over 1000 bagworms. The year. In a conversation I had eggs overwinter in the bag, with Dr. Sadof in recent and then next spring young years, he said, “The question worms hatch. They disburse to be asking this time of year and begin spinning their own is, ‘Are they still feeding?’ If bag, and they start to feed. they are not feeding, pestiCliff Sadof, Purdue Extencides will have no effect on sion entomologist, added this pest.” That is why in that with such reproductive late season, hand-picking potential, one would wonder is the preferred method of why there are any trees control. Pick them off and left at all. Fortunately, not drop them in a bucket of all bagworm caterpillars soapy water. If your trees are survive. He said, “Many are heavily infested, this can be killed by cold weather, birds, a daunting task. rodents and small parasitic For more information, wasps.” search for publication Sadof said the first step E-27-W, “Bagworms,” at to protect young trees and Purdue Extension’s Educashrubs is to thoroughly tion Store at mdc.itap. examine them in early purdue.edu. Or, stop by spring for the presence of the local Purdue Extension overwintering bagworms. “If office at your convenience to you find less than 10 bags discuss the pest and receive per plant, immediately pick a free copy of the publicathem off and kill them by tion. dropping them in a bucket JOHN WOODMANSEE is of soapy water,” he said. If an extension educator in Whitley and Noble counties more than 10 are found, you

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TROY Center finds new home Staff reports

COLUMBIA CITY — TROY Center School’s board recently acquired a building that will serve as the new location for the independent accredited alternative learning school. Later this fall, the 43 enrolled students at TROY School will have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals in a building dedicated entirely to their learning, located at 1911 E. Business 30, Columbia City. The purchase was made possible by grants from the Community Foundation of Whitley County and the McMillen Foundation. Understanding that not every child has the same style of learning, TROY Center School strives to help students gain an education and earn a diploma at their own pace while supported by loving teachers, counselors and support staff.TROY stands for “Teaching and Reaching Our Youth.” The nonprofit school has a 20-year history of successful outcomes. Founded on the belief that regardless of past behavior or current circumstances, everyone deserves the opportunity for an education, the school evolved from a program started by Whitley County’s court system. While the educational services have been ongoing over the past two decades, the school’s location has changed a number of times due to financial considerations. Two years ago, Trinity Presbyterian Church opened its doors to the students and teachers when the school’s former location became unsuitable for the students. “Trinity Presbyterian’s generosity has been overwhelming,” said Nicole Trier, TROY director. “They never gave us a

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TROY Center school recently received a new location on East Business 30 in Columbia City. The building was sold by co-owners Billy Reffitt and Mike Steele, at left. Pictured at right are TROY Center Director Nicole Trier and board member Jim Stapel.

deadline or made us feel that we were an imposition, but like any good guest, there comes a time when you need to go home.” Moving forward, home for the TROY students will be a 5,000-squarefoot building, complete with a kitchen area, large group area, classrooms, office spaces, counseling areas and a rec room, as well as outdoor space for gardening and other life skills exploration. Last year, the school operated with a wait list for most of the year. “We never want to turn away a family or a child who is seeking their education and feels that they have nowhere else to turn,” said Trier. “This building will allow us to serve more students and eliminate the need for the wait list that we had to put in place last year. “We talk a lot about the importance of creating a family atmosphere for students to thrive in. Having a ‘home’ of our own as a TROY family is such a significant step in creating a sense of belonging and purpose in the community. Even more importantly, these kids are beginning to see

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themselves as part of this community with value and something to offer. The support thus far in making this dream a reality has been incredible and these kids have been able to see that our community values them and the hard work they are doing. This will inspire them in return as they become successful productive members of this community, this project benefits everyone.” In the tradition of family and community, Mike Steele, one of the previous owners of the building, was one of the first participants in the TROY Center program at its beginning. He expressed his appreciation for seeing his own success come full circle by being able to give back and help make this agreement happen. “Not every student learns in a traditional classroom. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for this program,” Steele said in regard to his success. Steele along with his business partner and co-owner, Billy Reffitt, worked with TROY’s board to make this dream a reality for current and future students of TROY. “The Community Foun-

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the entire community,” said September McConnell, director of the Community Foundation. “The acquisition of this building is the next step in the growth of this organization and we were proud to partner with them to make it happen.” While the $150,000 cost of purchasing the building is covered by grants from foundations, there remains a considerable amount of work to be done in preparation for the students. Some remodeling will need to be done to make space more efficient for

classroom use, the HVAC system in the building is not functioning and will need to be replaced, additions will need to be made to bathroom space, appropriate fire, security and technology updates will need to be made, as well as several other minor repairs. An anonymous donor offered to match gifts directed toward internal renovations of the building $1 to every $2 donated, up to $30,000. This means that a $50 gift will bring $75 to the project. Gifts to the TROY School Building Fund are tax deductible and can be made by sending a contribution to the Community Foundation of Whitley County, 400 N. Whitley St., Columbia City, 46725, and noting TROY Building, or by visiting the crowd funding campaign online at chuffed.org. The TROY Center School board includes Jim Stapel, Patty Cook, Shelby Lamm, Laura Lefever, Jim Heuer, Laurie Gray, Cathy Diamente, Kathy Heuer, Andy More, Melissa Long and Judy Dusman. For more information about to enroll a student or get involved, visit troyalternativeschool.com.

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Meyers a swimming gold medalist By Justin Hunter

techniques from attending swimming clinics. “My family and friends all wanted to be there and sight-see. I think they may have had to suffer through some swim meets,” said Meyers. “We also went on a Viking cruise after the swimming meets. I went to swim, they all came to cruise.” Meyers, her family and friends had a great time exploring the city and culture. “We stayed right in the city in an apartment and we had to learn to take the subway trains and buses to the venues. So, every day to the pool, I got to see many things on the way. We also had plenty of time to catch dinner at restaurants,” Meyers said. Meyers is no stranger to the international stage of swimming. She previously swam at the FINA world championships in Italy in 2012 and Montreal in 2015. FINA, the world governing body of aquatic sports hosts the event every two years. Swimmers have to meet

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TRI-LAKES – Whitley County residents may want to slow down as they drive by the Tri-Lakes on a warm day. They may spot a world champion swimming in there. Susan Meyers is a 75-year-old swimmer from Whitley County who won three gold medals in her age group at the FINA Championship games in Budapest, Hungary in August. Meyers took home the gold in the 100-meter butterfly, 200-meter freestyle and 200-meter medley. “I was pretty thrilled at the time,” said Meyers. “I am pretty tired of putting them on to pose for photos though.” It was the first time she won a gold medal. She also won three silver medals. Meyers took a few family members and a handful of old friends from South Side High School with her to Budapest. Meyers didn’t bring a coach, since she doesn’t have one. She learns

time requirements in order to qualify for the event for elite swimmers. She’s swam in domestic competitions as west as Riverside, Calf., to east as Orlando. Meyers love for being in the pool began once she competed in diving as a club sport at South Side High School in Fort Wayne. At the time, organized sports for girls didn’t exist. It wasn’t until many years later that she discovered her love for swimming. Her son swam in high school, and she thought she might give it a try. Some 20 years later, she is one of the best in her age group. “I partook in it, and liked it enough to start swimming myself,” said Meyers. “There is a lot to swimming. It takes a while, because it’s a very technical sport. There is a lot to learn and it takes many years of practice. I’m lucky I have a good feel for the water, so that makes it a little easier to start with.” Meyers believes many don’t know the thrill of

Susan Meyers poses with her gold medals well as a silver.

swimming. It keeps her heart racing to this day. “People don’t know a whole lot about swimming,” said Meyers. “They think its paddling up and down a pool. It’s kind of hard to explain how exciting it is to people who think it’s boring to watch. When you’re the one in the pool it gets extremely exciting and there is a lot of pressure. You can’t see too

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Susan Meyers receives her gold medal on the podium in Budapest.

much of who’s around you. The only thing you may see is a pair of feet to your side, and if you see that, you’re in trouble. If you take the time to look, you will lose time from doing so.” Meyers will have the opportunity to swim in the next FINA world

games in two years in Seoul, South Korea. However, the recent events surrounding nuclear threats may keep her away. “I’ll wait and see if it gets any better. It’s kind of a scary place to visit with all the tensions,” said Meyers.

Eagles will face DeKalb in homecoming game By Justin Hunter

coming night. Though there are many distractions of homecoming week, head coach Brett Fox has been telling the team to focus on what matters. “We are trying to limit the distractions of homecoming week, while understanding that all the excitement is all about the football game,” said

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COLUMBIA CITY – After losing its first game against Warsaw, Columbia City’s football team has won three straight games, beating Whitko, Bellmont and Huntington North. This week the Eagles are focused on adding another win, hosting Northeast 8 foe DeKalb on home-

Fox. “We need to tackle a little better defensively. Offensively we need to be more consistent. We have to convert third downs at a higher percentage and convert those long drives into more points.” Fox watched game tape on DeKalb (0-4) and says the Barons are much different than any other team they have faced this

season. “On offense, they like to pass the ball around and then they will get 15 yards on a rush down your throat. Defensively, Dekalb has some quick aggressive defensive linemen and defensive backs with experience and speed,” said Fox. The Eagle defense may want to specifically

focus on wide receiver Colin Goebel. Goebel has caught 20 passes for 177 yards, averaging nine yards per catch. When the Eagles have the ball, DeKalb’s Landon Miller will most likely have many tackles. The middle linebacker has 34 total tackles this season, including 13 solo. DeKalb is in the base-

ment of the Northeast 8 conference, and an upset win over Columbia City would put its season back on track. The Eagles will attept its fourth straight win and perhaps separate themselves away from New Haven and East Noble, who share the top spot in the conference with undefeated records.

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Friday, September 15

Columbia City volleyball hosts Huntington, 5:15 p.m. Columbia City freshman football at Huntington, 6 p.m. Columbia City boys tennis at Leo, 5 p.m. Whitko JV football at Tippecanoe Valley, 6:30 p.m. Whitko boys tennis hosts Manchester, 5 p.m. Whitko girls golf at Columbia City, 5 p.m. Churubusco boys tennis hosts Angola, 4:45 p.m. Churubusco volleyball at Westview, 7:15 p.m.

Whitko football hosts Tippecanoe Valley, 7 p.m. Columbia City football hosts DeKalb, 7 p.m. Churubusco football at Prairie Heights, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 16 Columbia City volleyball at Wawasee Tourney, 9 a.m. Columbia City boys soccer hosts Heritage, 10 a.m. Whitko boys tennis at Westview, 10 a.m. Columbia City cross country at New Haven Inv., 9 a.m. Whitko cross country at West Noble Inv., 9:30 a.m. Whitko girls soccer at North Miami, 10 a.m. Whitko volleyball at Wawasee Inv., 9 a.m. Churubusco cross country at West Noble Inv., 9:30 a.m.

Monday, September 18 Columbia City volleyball at Blackhawk Christian, 6 p.m. Whitko volleyball at Wawasee, 5:30 p.m. Columbia City girls soccer hosts East Noble, 5 p.m. Churubusco boys tennis at North Side, 5 p.m. Columbia City JV football at DeKalb, 6 p.m. Columbia City boys tennis hosts Manchester, 5 p.m. Columbia City boys soccer at East Noble, 5 p.m.

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Tuesday, September 19 Columbia City volleyball at Norwell, 6:15 p.m. Columbia City girls soccer at Lakewood Park, 5 p.m. Columbia City boys tennis at Bellmont, 5 p.m. Whitko boys tennis at Tippy Valley, 5 p.m. Whitko volleyball at Wabash, 6 p.m. Churubusco boys tennis at Adams Central, 5 p.m. Churubusco cross country 3-way meet at Central Noble, 5 p.m. Churubusco volleyball at Hamilton, 7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, September 20 Whitko girls soccer hosts Eastbrook, 5 p.m.

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Eagles spoil Viking homecoming By Justin Hunter jhunter@kpcmedia.com

HUNTINGTON – The Columbia City football team (3-1) defeated Huntington North 20-10 Friday night. “It was a hard-fought game,” said Columbia City head coach Brett Fox. “We have a lot to learn from. We didn’t take advantage of a lot of opportunities, which is uncharacteristic of us, and have a lot to work on and we’ll learn from watching film.” Columbia City (3-1) wasted little time driving the ball down the field. Jacob Bolt connected on the first third down of the night into Viking territory. Jacob Wigent ran for huge yardage, but a chop block call sent to Eagles back to where they started. Columbia City punted, but the Vikings fumbled on the second offensive play of the game. The Eagles received the ball on the Vikings’ 27-yard line.

A pass interference call set the Eagles on the 13-yard line. Wigent scored on an eight-yard carry. The PAT was no good, and the Eagles were up 6-0 early in the game. Huntington North was forced to punt on a threeand-out during their next possession. Columbia City led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter, but the Vikings were driving. Columbia City stopped the Vikings in their territory on a third down, with a sack from Curtis Winebrenner. Huntington North kicked a field goal to make the score 6-3. The Eagles one-upped the Vikings with a 75-yard touchdown run by Wigent, for his second touchdown of the night. Jacob Bolt ran to the right pylon for a successful two-point conversion. The Eagles led 14-3. The Vikings opened their next drive with a 30-yard run, but were

eventually stopped on fourth down. Columbia City was also held to fourth and inches in their own territory. Huntington North blocked the punt, and had excellent field position at the Eagle 12 yard-line. They Vikings scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. The Eagles had an opportunity to score with 2:40 seconds left, but could not move the ball far enough down the field. Columbia City led 14-10 at half. The Vikings’ first second half possession was halted with an interception by Ethan Chisten. The Eagles were also stopped, being sacked on fourth down. Huntington North also tried to convert on fourth down, but was also stopped. Columbia City had good field position at the Viking 41 yard line, but a fumble was recovered by Huntington North.

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Jacob Wigent marches into the end zone for his second score of the night.

The Eagles made the most of a Viking fumbled snap a few possessions later. Columbia City

recovered at midfield. Jacob Bolt threw a deep ball to Christen for a 45-yard touchdown.

Huntington North caught an interception later in the fourth quarter, but could not score any points off it. Christen caught intercepted a pass to end any chances for the Vikings to come back. Columbia City had 288 yards, compared to the Vikings’ 178. Bolt completed four of 12 passes for 72 yards. Wigent ran or 164 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Defensive lineman Travis Sunderland led the Eagles with eight solo tackles. “The defense played unbelievably tonight. Jeff (Clark) does a great job of getting them ready each week. Our offense needs to be scoring more than 20 points, because they gave us many opportunities,” Fox said. “It’s one thing her, one thing there that is holding us back from scoring more points. We had too many turnovers tonight for starters.”

COUNTY-WIDE ’Busco defense, Keener too much for Blazers FOOTBALL STATS KPC News Service

TOP IN COUNTY Rushing N. Keener, 545 (CH) Receiving M. Anderson, 133 (CH) Points N. Keener, 42 (CH) Passing yards J. Bolt, 362 (CC) Completions T. Richards (CH) Tackles A. Lehman, 40 (CH) COLUMBIA CITY Rushing yards J. Wigent, 451 J. Bolt, 278 M. Bedwell, 171 Receiving yards E. Christen 125 M. Sievers, 100 N. Judd, 97 G. Roehling, 24 M. Bedwell, 21 Passing J. Bolt 18-54 362 yards Points J. Wigent, 40 J. Bolt, 16 N. Judd, 12 M. Bedwell, 8 M. Sievers, 6 E. Christen, 6 Tackles S. Barrera, 26 C. Winebrenner, 22 T. Sunderland, 20 A. Bolt 20 D. Rethlake, 18 K. Parker, 15 E. Christen, 14 N. Judd, 14 T. Martz, 12 Sacks J. Pettigrew, 2 K. Parker, 2 C. Winebrenner, 2 Interceptions E. Christen, 3 T. Martz, 1 N. Judd, 1 N. Wigent, 1 Punts J. Bolt, 14 for 385 yards WHITKO Rushing yards Z. Gardner, 153 H. Reed, 101 C. Loe, 47 Receiving yards H. Reed, 64 M. Conner, 33 Z. Gardner, 31 L. Busz, 21 Passing C. Bechtold, 20-46 180 yards Tackles M. Lehr, 22 K. Busz, 15 Z. Neer, 14 C. Bechtold, 13 I. Pierce, 8

C. Nunley, 8 Sacks Z. Neer, 2.5 C. Nunley, 1 M. Lehman, 1 C. Zorn, 0.5 Kickoff yards C. Bross, 269 C. Sapp, 17 Punting yards D. Stouder, 319 C. Sapp, 267 Kickoff returns R. Young, 77 Z. Gardner, 61 E. Howard, 59 Z. Neer, 49 C. Loe, 44 A. Dial, 41 Points H. Reed, 12 C. Loe, 6 C. Bross, 2 CHURUBUSCO Rushing yards N. Keener, 545 G. Kelly, 141 S. Wood, 136 G. Horn, 100 J. Emenhiser, 95 J. Fulk, 62 A. Lehman, 62 Receiving yards M. Anderson, 133 G. Kelly, 43 N. Keener, 42 S. Wood, 29 Passing T. Richards 17-29 257 yards Tackles A. Lehman, 40 P. Curry, 37 T. Holloway, 31 R. Wicker, 27 M. Anderson, 27 S. Wood, 22 T. Allen, 21 J. Leazier, 21 Sacks R. Wicker, 13 P. Curry, 1 A. Lehman, 1 T. Allen, 1 Interceptions G. Kelly, 3 J. Emenhiser, 2 B. Hilkey, 1 Kickoff yards J. Emenhiser, 1,087 Punts J. Emenhiser, 307 Punt returns S. Wood, 123 J. Emenhiser, 90 Points N. Keener, 42 J. Emenhiser, 34 G. Kelly, 24 S. Wood, 18 M. Anderson, 12 PATs J. Emenhiser, 19-20

CHURUBUSCO — The Churubusco Eagles rolled up more than 350 yards of total offense, but what coach Paul Sade liked most was his team’s defensive effort. The Eagles produced three turnovers and stopped Eastside’s weapons when it counted for a 28-9 win in the first Northeast Corner Conference Small-School Division game for both clubs. Churubusco, ranked fifth in the latest Class A polls, improved to 4-0 overall. Eastside is 2-2. Eagle running back Nathaniel Keener ran 30 times for 205 yards and three touchdowns, including a 47-yard score late in the first quarter on his team’s first possession of the game. Keener added TD runs of 10 and 1 yard. Teammate Sam Wood ran for 41 yards and a score. Austin Lehman added 45 yards on the ground. “Our kids are playing really fast, and our defensive staff has come up with some really good defensive schemes,” Sade said. “We’re playing a lot of teams that are bigger than us, and our kids have to fly around and make solid

contact on every play. They’ve done a really good job of that so far this season. “We put a lot of pressure on their quarterback and maybe made him a little uncomfortable at times,” the Churubusco coach said. “He’s a great athlete and a great runner, and he’s really hard to contain. The Eagles needed less than three minutes to go 80 yards. On third and short near midfield, Keener burst up the middle and down the Churubusco sideline to the end zone. Emenhiser’s kick made it 7-0 with 2:22 to play. The Blazers’ offense reached the Eagle 9, but faced fourth-and-long. Brock Holman kicked a 26-yard field goal early in the second to make it 7-3. With 4:14 to play in the half, the Eagles kept the ball on the ground. Keener running four times, including a 17-yard tote to the 10. He scored on the next play, and Emenhiser’s kick made it 14-3 Eagles with 37.4 seconds left. Neither team could move the ball until the Blazers took over at their own 45 late in the third quarter. Ballentine completed four straight passes — two to Dean and one each to

White and Trey Staley — to move the chains to the Eagle 10. Facing another fourth down, Ballentine kept the ball and managed to cross the goal line early in the fourth. The two-point conversion was stopped, and Churubusco led 14-9. The Eagles responded with a nine-play, 77-yard drive capped by Keener’s one-yard run. The key play in the possession was a 40-yard jaunt by Lehman to the Eastside 39. The extra point made it 21-9 with 6:51 to play. Churubusco stopped Eastside’s next possession when Gage Kelly intercepted a Ballentine pass at

the Eagle 3. The Eagles punted, but got the ball back when Lehman stripped the ball from Geyer and returned it to the Blazer 24 with 3:21 to go. Five plays later, Wood scored from 10 yards out to seal the deal. “(Keener’s) a good running back. He runs hard, he’s low to the ground, and he’s hard to tackle,” Mason said. “The first half, we struggled stopping him, but in the second half, we did a better job of stopping him. We made some adjustments at halftime, but those are the breaks. That’s football.” Churubusco continues division play at Prairie Heights Friday.

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Whitko’s Alicia Sikora has a friendly conversation with the referee.

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Davis Snyder runs after being stopped by the goalie.

Churubusco’s Gage Kelly and Eastside’s Spencer Geyer battle for the football in Friday’s game. Geyer caught five passes for 63 yards, but Kelly’s Eagles won 28-9.

PREP SPORTS BRIEFS CROSS COUNTRY Tippecanoe Valley Invitational

AKRON – The Columbia City and Whitko cross country teams ran at the Tippecanoe Valley Invitational last Saturday. The Lady Eagles finished first out of 14 teams and the Columbia City boys team came in third out of 15 teams. The Whitko boys team placed 12th out of 15 teams. The Lady Wildcats did not have enough runners to place as a team. Lilly Oddou led the girls in fifth place with a time of 19:55for 2 miles. Bailie Brown followed in eighth in 20:20. Lauren Keller was 10 seconds behind her in ninth place. Eden Oddou finished in 11th place, six seconds after Keller. Jaslyn Cook came in 17th, Ally Wilson in 27th, Isabell Hunter in 28th, Emma Coy finished 32nd, Carolyn Shelton in 38th and Amelia Fahl placed 40th. “All the girls had their season-best,” said Columbia City head coach Robert Fahl. “The highlight was that from number one to five was only 1:17 apart. We have to keep getting down close to 50 secs by the end of the season. It was a very good running by all, but especially notable was Jaslyn Cook getting a

21:12. Huge race for her and for the team.” The boys team was led by Landon Wakeman, who placed fourth out of 129 runners with 16:23 for 2 miles. Nathan Mills followed in seventh in 16:40. Nick Mills came in 20th, Dominic Planchon in 46th, Wes Story finished 65th, Cam Jagger right behind in 66th, Colyn Iden in 73rd and Andrew Korus finished in 79th. “The guys all seem to be headed in the right direction,” said Fahl. “Need to close that gap between third and fifth. Can’t say enough about Landon’s and Nathan’s running and continued improvement. When you get to that level, shaving seconds off of your time is pretty tough.” The Whitko boys team was led by Logan Busz, who placed 25th in 18:04. Zack Freel followed in 36th with a time of 18:39. Collin Bross placed 58th, Ezra Miller 87th, Caden Compton 117th and Matthew Farner in 129th. Elizabeth Foutz led the Lady Wildcats, placing 89th. Angel Moyer placed 91st. Whitko Invitational

SOUTH WHITLEY – The Whitko boys cross country team defeated Blackhawk Christian

59-61 last week to come in second place. Heritage won the overall meet with 19 points. A pair of girls runners also competed. Logan Busz led the Wildcats coming in seventh place, while Zack Freel was right behind in eight. Collin Bross was in 10th, Ezra Miller in 14th, Caden Compton in 20th and Jeremiah Hildebrandt in 21st. Angel Moyer led the girls in 14th place and Elizabeth Foutz finished in 16th. Prairie Heights 6-way

LAGRANGE – The Churubusco cross country teams competed at the Prairie Heights six-way meet last week. The boys team finished in first place. Sam Keily led the Eagles by placing third with a time of 17:44. Levi Skinner followed in sixth place in 18:54. Eli Lantz came in ninth in 19:30. Bryce Kolvoord was next in 12th. Shawn Prater finished 13th. Brad Kolvoord finished two seconds later in 16th. Ben Giese in 27th, Cody Graft in 29th, Kyle Brandt in 35th and Jaymin Longardener came in 39th. The girls team was led by Maggie Burita, who finished 11th with a time of 24:17. Allie Basinger followed right behind in 12th in 24:32. Kaitlynne

Gaerte in 16th, Ashley Uecker in 17th, Katelynn Schuman 18th, Audrey Zeigler 20th and Heidi Zeigler finished 22nd. Wildcat Invitational

MARION – Churubusco’s cross country teams ran at the Wildcat Invitational at Indiana Wesleyan Saturday. The Lady Eagles finished in fourth place out of 12 teams. The boys team placed 17th out of 25 teams. Katie Graft led the Lady Eagles by placing fifth with a time of 12:32. Makenzie Kolvoord followed in seventh in 12:44. Shayleigh Honeycutt finished in 17th, Astoria Smith in 39th, Ella Elias 50th, Eva Refeld 66th, Lilly Rinker 82nd, Emma Walters 90th, Alaina Lehman 96th, Lilly Dafford 98th and Hattie Brisco came in 101st. Sam Keily led the way for the boys by finishing 56th in 11:04. Freshman Levi Skinner followed in 97th. Another freshman, Bryce Kolvoord, placed 158th, Shawn Prater in 181st, Kyle Brandt in 226th and Ben Geise finished 233rd.

FOOTBALL Rochester 37, Whitko 7

golf team shot 214 and beat Norwell last week at Eagle Glen. Norwell only had three golfers, and could not place an official score. The Lady Eagles won by forfeit. Columbia City was led by Katie Hoag with 46. Leah Bechtold followed with 53. Leonie Trabert shot a 57, and Katie Hoeppner was right behind with 58. “We played the back nine due to a league on the front side tonight, so obviously, a lot different than our players are accustomed to,” said Columbia City head coach Andrew Thompson. “Give credit to our players for getting through the back side which is considered the tougher side at Eagle Glen. On the varsity side, we struggled for sure, but the back nine and lack of familiarity were a part of that.” Whitko 242, Canterbury forfeit

FORT WAYNE – The Whitko girls golf team shot 242 and defeated Canterbury last week. Canterbury did not field a full team and could not post an official score. The Lady Wildcats won by forfeit. Bailey Wright led the way, shooting a 58. Makayla Compton followed with 62. Erin Starkweather posted 63 and Summer West carded a 65.

Leah Bechtold led the Lady Eagles by getting a birdie on the second hole and posting 43. Katie Hoag, Emilee Smith and Kellie Frei followed with 57s. Leonie Trabert shot a 60. Leo’s Anna Munson, co-medalist, tied Bechtold, shooting 43. “It was a tough night on the road for sure, and we need to put this behind us and move on to the conference tournament,” said Columbia City head coach Andrew Thompson. “Leah Bechtold was the bright spot of the night being co-medalist, and she came back strong after a tough round against Norwell on Tuesday. We’re still lacking that third lower score in our lineup and going down the stretch here we need to be better.” Syracuse Invitational

SYRACUSE – Whitko’s girls golf team scored 244 and placed third at Southshore Golf Course last week. Northridge scored 180 to earn the win and West Noble came in second with 208. Makayla Compton and Bailey Wright led the Lady Wildcats with 54. Erin Starkweather had 63 and Kayce Sims rounded out the scoring with 66. Northridge’s Braedyn O’Dell medaled with a 40.

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BRIEFS from Page 14 – Columbia City’s boys soccer team defeated New Haven 4-1 Monday. Eric Cheng led the Eagles past the conference foe Bulldogs by earning a hat trick. All three of Cheng’s goals came in the second half.

Monday. It was the first time in school history the team faced the Generals. Wayne went up 4-0 at half and added six more goals in the second half. Lady Wildcat goalie Stephanie Baughman was busy, tallying 12 saves.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s girls soccer team rallied against Wabash, but fell in overtime, 4-3. Wabash was up 1-0 at halftime. The Lady Apaches scored the first pair of goals in the second half to lead 3-0. The Lady Wildcats turned the table as they scored three unanswered goals to tie the game. The first goal came from Charlotte Cripe on a penalty kick. Julia Seifert scored the second goal off an assist from Breanna Keirn. Cripe evened the score with her second goal of the game. In overtime, Whitko couldn’t hold off Wabash as it put one more in the net to break the tie.

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Wabash 4, Whitko 3

DeKalb 7, Columbia City 3

WATERLOO – The Columbia City boys soccer team lost to DeKalb 7-3 in Waterloo. DeKalb had a steady 5-1 lead at the half. The Eagles were more competitive in the second half, scoring a pair of goals. Colin Wood led Columbia City with two goals. Frank Planchon also knocked in a goal. Wawasee 1, Whitko 0

SYRACUSE – Whitko’s girls soccer team fell to Wawasee 1-0 last week. Whitko’s defense was competitive as the Lady Wildcats went into halftime with a scoreless game. Lady Wildcat goalkeeper Stephanie Baughman had nine saves. DeKalb 4, Columbia City 0

COLUMBIA CITY – The Columbia City girls soccer team dropped last week’s home game 4-0 to DeKalb. The Lady Eagles were down 1-0 at halftime, but the match got out of hand when the Barons scored three in the second half. Wayne 10, Whitko 0

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s girls soccer team lost to Wayne 10-0

Columbia City 4, New Haven 1

NEW HAVEN – The Columbia City boys tennis team beat New Haven 4-1 last week. Garrett Anspach lost his no. 1 singles match 7-5, 6-1. Braden Baker won his No. 2 singles match 6-3, 6-0. Eli Jones also was victorious in the No. 3 singles game 6-2, 6-0. Jordan Lee and Kendall Smith were dominant in the No. 1 doubles match, winning 6-1, 6-1. Jackson Longenbaugh and David Kyler were equally successful, beating their opponents 6-2, 6-1. Columbia City 4, Northrop 1

COLUMBIA CITY – Columbia City’s boys tennis team defeated Northrop 4-1 Monday. Garrett Anspach won his No. 1 singles match 6-2, 6-1. Braden Baker also won his match 6-1, 6-1. Eli Jones won the No. 3 singles match 6-1, 6-1. Jordan Lee and Kendall Smith lost the No. 1 doubles match 6-7, 6-3, 6-7. Jackson Longenbaugh and David Kyler got the victory in No. 2 doubles, 6-4, 6-4. West Noble 4, Churubusco 1

LIGONIER – The Churubusco boys tennis team fell 4-1 last week. Senior Noah Grim lost his No. 1 singles match 6-0, 6-0. Bowyer also dropped his No. 2 singles match 6-0, 6-0. West Noble did not have a No. 3 singles player, so Churubusco won by forfeit. Seniors Andrew Boggess and Mason Goniwicha lost their No. 1 doubles match 6-1, 6-2. Krider and Miller also lost their No. 2 doubles match 6-0, 6-2. Peru 5, Whitko 0

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s boys tennis team was swept 5-0 at home against Peru. The Wildcats had a day after the loss to

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The Wildcats get words of encouragement from their coaches after the game.

prepare for conference foe Manchester.

Brooke led with 37 assists.

NORTH MANCHESTER – The Whitko boys tennis team was swept 5-0 to Manchester. “The score may not show it, but the boys continue to fight hard in their matches, and are improving greatly,” said Whitko head coach Ben Ogden.

ALBION – Churubusco’s volleyball team lost to rival Central Noble 3-2 (25-17, 25-17, 18-25, 22-25, 12-15) in a five-set match last week. The Lady Cougars rallied from two games down to win the match. Cora Pence led Churubusco with 34 assists and three aces. Mallory Sphar and Madi Gaff had nine kills apiece. Melanie Geiger had 30 digs and Bekah Huelsenbeck led with six blocks.

Manchester 5, Whitko 0

VOLLEYBALL Whitko 3, Peru 2

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s volleyball team beat Peru 3-2 (25-13, 24-26, 19-25, 25-15, 15-6) in a long, 5-set match last week. The victory is Whitko’s second of the season. Jadin Parrett and Haley Howard had three aces apiece. Kristina Slater led with 18 digs, and Carissa Beck had 17 kills. Sikora led the Lady Wildcats with 36 assists. Columbia City 3, Manchester 0

NORTH MANCHESTER – Columbia City’s volleyball team beat Manchester 3-0 (28-26, 25-17, 15-13) last week. The Lady Eagles edged Manchester in the first set, and rode the momentum to a shutout victory on the road. Sarah Pepple led the Lady Eagles with three aces and 20 digs. Alexis Asfour, Ellie Mohler, Madison Cook, Pepple and Shianne Brooke hit in 100 percent of their serves. Taylor Osborn led with 11 kills. Adri Foster had six blocks.

Whitko basketball to host 3-on-3 tournament Staff reports

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko High School’s basketball team will host a three-on-three tournament at the South Whitley Fall Festival on Sept. 16 at the South Whitley Park basketball courts. The cost to participate is five dollars

per individual or 20 dollars per team. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the games will begin at 9:15 a.m. Grade three to 12 will begin at 9:15 and ages 18 and over will begin 9:45 a.m. High school groups

will be allowed to play in the high school division and the 18 and over division. The games will be moved to the high school gym if inclement weather occurs. Any questions can be directed to Whitko head coach Eli Henson by phone at (765) 480-7009.

Central Noble 3, Churubusco 2

Tippecanoe Valley 3, Columbia City 1

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lost to Tippecanoe Valley 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 12-25, 19-26) Monday. Madison Cook led the Lady Eagles with a pair of aces. Bree Lahr had eight kills. Adri Foster and Taylor Osborn had six blocks apiece. Shianne Brooke had 32 sets and Shayla Harris got down with 16 digs. Manchester 3, Whitko 1

NORTH MANCHESTER – Whitko’s volleyball team lost to Manchester 3-1 (9-25, 20-25, 28-26, 12-25) last week. Hannah Sikora led the Lady Wildcats with three aces and 32 sets. Kristina Slater and Sikora led with 23 digs apiece. Haley

Howard, Emalee Duggins and Carissa Beck had eight kills for Whitko.

Homestead 3, Columbia City 0

FORT WAYNE – Columbia City’S volleyball team lost to Homestead 3-0 (25-13, 25-21, 25-14) last week. Shianne Brooke had Columbia City’s lone ace of the night and tallied 19 sets. Alexis Asfour, Bree Lahr, Madison Cook and Sarah Pepple made no errors in their serves. Taylor Osborn led with eight kills. Lahr, Ellie Mohler and Osborn had four blocks apiece. Pepple had 10 digs. Complied by Justin Hunter

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COLUMBIA CITY — The Parkview Heart Institute, in partnership with Professional Emergency Physicians and Northeast Internal Medicine, is expanding the way care is delivered to cardiology patients at Parkview Whitley Hospital. “Cardiovascular disease is deadlier than all forms of cancer combined, and it is our goal to give our rural communities the same access to quality cardiology care as those in Allen County,” Robertson

said. “If we can provide that care faster, and from the convenience of their local hospital, that’s a win-win for everyone.” The telecardiology platform allows admitted patients to meet via video from Parkview Whitley Hospital with a cardiologist at the heart institute, located at Parkview Regional Medical Center. Parkview Huntington Hospital served as the pilot location for the telecardiology program, launching in September 2016. Prior to the telecar-

diology service, patients were transferred to the Parkview Heart Institute to see a cardiologist. Data collected from September 2016 through May 2017 revealed that 89 percent of patients who received a telecardiology consult at Parkview Huntington Hospital were able to remain there for care, rather than be transferred to the heart institute. “We saw a great deal of success using telecardiology in Huntington and we are excited to

Four members of the USS Indiana crew are flanked by some of the many visitors who gathered Saturday to meet them and learn more about them at a program held at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. Crew members who visited Columbia City were, from left: Lt. Christopher Reilly of Connecticut, Brandon Hernandez of New Jersey, Hassan CorleyPerry of New York and James Dicker of Michigan.

expand this service to Whitley County, offering convenient cardiology services to an even larger population,” said Roy Robertson, MD, president, Parkview Heart Institute. “Telecardiology is just one of the ways we’re adapting to meet the needs of our communities, and we’ll continue to find innovative ways to deliver care to not only reduce transfers but to produce better outcomes for our patients.” When a patient with non-critical, cardi-

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COLUMBIA CITY — Last Saturday, more than 30 visitors attended a presentation with members of the naval crew of the USS Indiana at the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center in Columbia City. The event was part of a tour of communities across the state where citizens could meet the crew and learn more about the project. The crew of the fast action nuclear submarine talked about the vessel,

their training and shared the excitement for the ship that will be launched early in 2018. Among those present were Rex Larkin of Reelcraft, one of two Whitley County companies and more than 100 Hoosier companies which manufactured materials used in the construction of the vessel. Reelcraft manufactured the hose reels used in the USS Indiana, and USSI, another Whitley County company, manufactured technology used on the submarine.

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patient’s heart and lungs, and reviewing all testing that has been performed via the patient’s electronic health record. After the consultation, the cardiologist may place orders, prescribe medications or provide recommendations to the attending physician regarding further diagnostic testing and follow-up outpatient care.

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• A Free Legacy Event at Churubusco United Methodist Church, 1:30-3 p.m., will provide information on end of life decisions, presented by Jamie Peppler. Peppler is a family nurse practitioner who is board certified in hospice and palliative medicine. Peppler is employed by Visiting Nurse in Fort Wayne and assists patients who have advanced diseases with establishing goals of care and making their wishes known. She will walk attendees through the ways to appropriately plan for most end of life decisions. Sept. 14

• Books & Booze meets at Downtown on the Square and will discuss the book “Sand” by Hugh Howey. This event is for ages 21 and over, and will take place at 7 p.m. • Chess Club resumes at the South Whitley Community Public Library under the leadership of Tim Weybright. Chess players young and old are welcome to come to the library at 4:30 p.m. every other Thursday. • The Whitley County Amateur Radio Club will meet 6-8 p.m. at Peabody Public Library, 1160 E. S.R. 205, for its regular meeting. The program for the evening is about using the new ARRL RFinder App and RT Systems software, presented by Roger McEntarfer, N9QCL. All WCARC general meetings are open to the public.

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• The South Whitley Fall Festival begins, ending Sunday. The festival includes a parade, car show, musical groups and more. Sept. 16

• The Whitley County Survival Expo, put on by the Whitley County Historical Museum, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Peabody Public Library in Columbia City. There will be presentations on edible and medicinal plants, self defense, navigation and orienteering, evade and escape, tactical medical, every day carry bags, emergency water prep, firearms and safety and emergency communications. There will be demonstrations on ammo reloading, assembling, modifying and cleaning an AR-15, and martial arts tactics as well, along with giveaways throughout the day. The Whitley County Health Department’s disaster preparedness trailer will be on site to tour as well. For more information, visit survivalexpo.whitleymuseum. com. • A golf scramble benefiting Team Boggs from South Whitley will be held at Crooked Lake Golf Course at 10 a.m. There is a fee of $40 per player. • Columbia City’s girls basketball golf outing fundraiser begins at 1 p.m. at Eagle Glen Golf Course. The 18-hole scramble includes a dinner for $55 per person. To register, contact Justin Alles at jdalles42@gmail.com or call after 4 p.m., 609-4559. • Cleveland Township’s fire department will host bingo during the South Whitley Fall Festival at 6 p.m. Sept. 17

• A fish fry will be held after the Sunday service at Salem Community Church, 11:30 a.m., followed by a ride on the Dixie in North Webster. • The Cleveland Township Fire Department will host a lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. during the Fall Festival Car Show in South Whitley. Sept. 18

• An art class led by Carl Mosher will teach how to paint a yellow swallowtail butterfly. The class costs $20, and will be 6 p.m. at the South Whitley Community Public Library. • The Whitley County Drainage Board will meet at 9 a.m. The board meets on the third Monday of every month. Sept. 19

• Passages Inc.’s annual meeting is at the Eagles Nest Event Center, 125 S. Eagle Glen Trail, Columbia City. Doors open at 6 p.m., light refreshments start at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at

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• Award-winning author Holly Niner visits the South Whitley Community Public Library at 6:30 p.m. to discuss her book “The Day I Ran Away.” Sept. 21

• Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7819 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne, is hosting its fall rummage and bake sale Sept. 21-23 at the church. The times are 4-7 p.m. Sept. 21; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 22; and 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 23 for the $2-bag sale.

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• 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. • This is the last day to register for Columbia City’s fall trash pickup day. To register, call 248-5100. Sept. 23

• The 3rd annual Lord’s Acre Festival will be hosted at Etna United Methodist Church. All proceeds will go to the Boomerang Backpack program for Little Turtle and Northern Heights Elementary schools. Beginning in the 1930s, a group of farmers came together to donate produce from one acre of their crops to help feed others. The Lord’s Acre Festival officially began in 1949 in Etna. Food booths open and the parade starts at 11 a.m. The opening ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. There will be entertainment noon-1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. A community auction is 1-3 p.m., and a silent auction runs 12:30-4:30 p.m. There will be games, a petting zoo, hay rides and more. • The Fellowship of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is hosting its annual golf outing Sept. 23 at Eel River Golf Course. Funds raised will be used to support the different ministries that take place through the year. Sept. 24

• The 108th Gaff Family Reunion begins at 1 p.m. The carry-in dinner will be held at the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene, 1000 W. Whitley St., Churubusco.

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• The United Way’s Day of Caring, an annual event, will take place, as many volunteers will work together to make the community a better place. • Columbia City Municipal Board of Works will host its regular meeting at 5 p.m. • Columbia City’s Common Council will host its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall. • South Whitley’s Town Council will host its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall. Sept. 27

• Fake News, a program by John Kaufeld of IPFW will take place at the South Whitley Community Public Library. He will share how to be a smart consumer of news sources. The program starts at 6:30 p.m. • An AARP Driver Safety course will be offered at the Whitley County Council on Aging/ Woodlands Senior Center from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To register, call 248-8944

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• Choices & Changes will host its monthly workshop for caregivers of children and adolescents at the Center for Whitley County Youth, 201 W. Market St., Columbia City, at 6:30 p.m. September’s focus will be on “attachment,” understanding how attachment develops, and strategies for strengthening secure attachment and bonding at any age. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $20 per person and $10 for each additional family member. Billing to insurance and sliding scale fees are available. Contact Clinical Director Christy Garau at 244-0264 or visit choicesandchangescc.com to register.

• The 6th annual town wide garage sale in Churubusco is Sept. 29-30. A map of garage sales will be published in the Sept. 27 edition of the Churubusco News or can be found at the Churubusco Government Center, located at 530 S. Main St. To be included in the map, contact Clerk-Treasurer Madalyn Bartl at madalyn@townofchurubusco.com or call 693-9350 by Sept. 18. There are several other events planned, such as sidewalk sales at downtown businesses. Sept. 30

• Green Township Community Center’s annual Fall Festival is 4-7:30 p.m. There will be an all-youcan-eat fish and tenderloin dinner fried by Dan’s. The cost of the dinner is $9 for adults, $4.50 for children ages 6-12 and free for children under 6 years old. In addition to the dinner, there will be a 4-H bake sale and a game room with activities for the kids. There will be drive-thru service for those who would like carry-out, located in the rear of the building. Proceeds from the festival will be used to maintain the community center, which is located on County Road 300 South in Noble County, west of County Road 300 East. * A Fall Dinner, a fundraiser for the Woodlands Senior Center, is being hosted by the Whitley County Council on Aging, 710 Opportunity Drive, Columbia City. The meal runs from 4-7 p.m. and includes a choice of chicken and noodles or beef and noodles, served with mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, a roll, dessert and drink. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 5-11 and children 5 and under are free. The Woodlands Senior Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and provides a variety of activities for senior citizens, including bingo, card games, movies and lunches. The center also offers health-related services, such as blood pressure screenings, foot care, exercise and nutrition programs. Oct. 1

• A four week series on genealogy will begin at the Peabody Public Library, teaching the basics of genealogy. All events in the series begin at 2 p.m. Oct. 3

• Whitley County Council will host their regular monthly meeting at 8 a.m. in the Whitley County Government Center. Oct. 4

• Columbia City High School will host a college fair for all Whitley County high school students 6-7:15 p.m. at the school. The event will include representatives from more than 40 college, university and armed services representatives from the tri-state area. There will also be a financial aid seminar 5:15-6 p.m. in the auditorium. Oct. 5

• A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Churubusco United Methodist Church, 1-6 p.m. Visit redcross.org to schedule your donation or call 800-RED-CROSS. The church is located at 750 N. Main St., Churubusco. Oct. 7

• Churubusco’s junk pick-up day. • Painting at Peabody returns to the Peabody Public Library. Emily Stichter from Grace College will lead the class at 10 a.m., with a cost of $3 per person per class. • A beef and noodle dinner, hosted by Saturn Christian Church, is 4-7 p.m. at the church, located at 6731 E. County Road 800 S., Whitley County. Also on the menu is tossed salad, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner rolls, cake, pie and a beverage. The meal is offered for a free-will donation. There will also be a bazaar, featuring a cookie bar, craft items and baked goods. Oct. 10

• The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will host “Bach in the Barn” at the Joseph Decuis Farm in southern Whitley County. The original concerts, scheduled for last May, were postponed due to weather, and will no run Oct. 10-12. The farm is located at 6755 E. County Road 900 South. Tickets are $75 for a single concert or $150 for all three evenings. Tickets are available at the Philharmonic’s box office, 481-0777 or at fwphil.org.

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Whitley County • September 14, 2017

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