the garrett clipper - october 17, 2013
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The Garrett Clipper is the twice-weekly newspaper serving Garrett and the surrounding southern DeKalb County area in northeast Indiana.TRANSCRIPT
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The Garrett ClipperTHURSDAY
OCTOBER 17 2013VOL. 127
ISSUE #83On the web at:kpcnews.com
75 centsGarrett, Indiana
Established in 1885
NEWS IN BRIEF
The Garrett Clipper
P.O. Box 59Garrett, IN 46738Phone: 925-2611 ext. 45
Fax: 925-2625 attn: Garrett Clipper
TheAn edition of
SUPERIOR SPELLERS
Garrett High School’s Spell Bowl Team, in front from left, are Kaitlyn Ellison, Cassie Smith, Megan Morris, Julia Thorne, Alexa Davis, Sivanah Ybarra and Savannah Lay. In the middle row are Alyssa Patterson, Kayla Davis, Jacquelyne Zahner, Chen Chen, Victoria Stone and Jackson Haynes. In back are coach Mark Claxton, Gabby France, Ben Jacobsen, Bailey Ray, Matt Singleton and Alexis Doster. Not pictured: Mikayla Lawson and Jordan Robbins.
Sue Carpenter
By Sue [email protected]
GARRETT — More than 60 people attended a public hearing Monday for a proposed employee contract for Garrett-Keyser-Butler Schools Superintendent Dennis Stockdale.
The school board proposed an annual base salary of $96,500, the same as he currently is paid. Stockdale’s contract term runs from July 1, 2013, through June
30, 2016.Nearly half of those attending,
including teachers, administra-tors, members of the teachers’ association, coaches, cafeteria staff, bus drivers, parents and concerned citizens offered comments overwhelmingly in favor of Stockdale’s performance as superintendent for the past six years.
Many of the speakers addressed concerns based on an alleged
leak of information from an executive session in late summer that the board did not intend to renew Stockdale’s contract. Board members responded that the contract was in place for the next two years.
Eleven teachers spoke at Monday’s session. Many shared the same sentiments.
Anthony Thomas noted when he began teaching a Garrett in
2009, the school was at least 10 years behind on technology.
“Now, with Stockdale’s foresight, we have not only closed the gap, but moved out front and are doing what other districts are only dreaming of,” he said.
Mark Shea said other school districts tour Garrett schools for ideas.
“Garrett doesn’t wait to see if other schools make it happen. We are leaders, and they come to us (to see the innovation). Dennis has given us the tools and the leeway — I would hate to see him go,”
Shea said.Shea is also co-president of the
teachers’ association and spoke about Stockdale’s honesty a couple years ago when a budget surplus became evident and Stockdale suggested it be given to teachers, fi rst as a stipend, and later as a raise.
Kindergarten teacher Micah Hirchak told the board her children are thriving under the personal-ized learning concept in place at Garrett.
Board hears superintendent’s supportersDozens attend Monday hearing
GARRETT — Garrett High School’s Spell Bowl team has qualifi ed for the state fi nals for the fourth year in a row.
In qualifying competition Monday night, Garrett’s score of 53 points ranked fourth among all Indiana schools in enrollment Class 3. The top eight teams in Class 3 advanced to the fi nals.
Garrett’s team will compete in the fi nals Nov. 16 at Purdue University’s main campus in West Lafayette.
Cascade led the qualifying in
Class 3 with a score of 74 out of 90 words spelled correctly. Other Class 3 state fi nalists and their scores are Greencastle 70, North Posey 57, North Putnam 47, South Vermilion 45, Andrean 44 and North Newton 42.
Mark Claxton and Jonelle Furnish serve as co-coaches for Garrett’s 20-member team. At each competition, 10 students spell nine words each.
Team members who spelled in Monday’s qualifying round are Matt Singleton, Julia Thorne,
Alexa Davis, Alexis Doster, Megan Morris, Jackson Haynes, Alyssa Patterson, Cassie Smith, Kayla Davis and Victoria Stone.
Additional team members are Jacquelyne Zahner, Chen Chen, Mikayla Lawson, Kaitlyn Ellison, Bailey Ray, Sivannah Ybarra, Savannah Lay, Gabby France, Ben Jacobsen and Jordan Robbins.
Also in the area, East Noble High School qualifi ed for the state fi nals in Class 1, consisting of the state’s largest schools.
Spellers statebound
Stockdale
Superintendent, Page 5
By Sue [email protected]
GARRETT — The Garrett Common Council Tuesday approved a declaratory resolu-tion to give a tax break for an expansion project for F & H Associates LLC, a holding company for the building occupied by Adventure Homes.
Co-owner Walt Fuller told the council he plans to add an 18,180 square-foot expansion to the existing building valued at $375,000 at the plant’s facility at 1119 Fuller Drive in Garrett’s industrial park.
The proposed expansion is needed to lengthen the plant’s assembly line area in order to install and paint drywall in the manufactured homes. Fuller said he hopes to be able to add 25 jobs in the next three years, starting with 10 each in the fi rst and second years and fi ve in the third.
Fuller and partners purchased the plant in 2009 when Fleetwood Homes announced it would close and its 65 workers would be out of work.
“I am asking for a little help, We don’t make the money I’d like to make,” he told the council.
Ken McCrory from the DeKalb County Economic Partnership told the board the company pays good wages and plans to add the additional employees.
City attorney Dan Brinkerhoff reminded the board the abatement would not apply to taxes currently paid on the assessed value of the facility, just the for the increased valuation based on improvements. Under the city’s tax abatement formula, the project qualifi es for an eight-year abatement. He estimated the base taxes would be $50,000, saving the company about $40,000 over the eight-year period. A public hearing on the measure is planned at the Nov. 5 council meeting.
Wage ordinances considered
Three wage and salary ordinances were introduced and passed on fi rst readings giving an across-the-board 3 percent raise for police and volunteer fi re department and appointed offi cers and city employees.
Councilman Brad Stump cast a negative vote, saying he would rather see up to a 5 percent increase if within the budgets of the departments and achieved without raising customer rates or taxes.
He also opposed an ordinance giving Clerk-Treasurer Marcie Conkle a 3 percent raise, in favor of a higher amount. The mayor and council members would not be getting a hike under the proposed ordinance.
“I think she should be given a living wage,” he said of Conkle.
Garrett industry asks for
tax breakAdventure Homes
to add 25 jobs
By Sue [email protected]
GARRETT —A longtime Garrett business that spanned over three generations will close its doors in the coming weeks.
Ort’s Furniture, Jewelry and Gifts will begin a ‘retirement sale’ today to liquidate the store’s inventory of furniture, bedding, jewelry and gifts at 1308 S. Randolph St.
“After serving DeKalb County and surrounding counties for over eight decades, we have decided to retire from the family-owned business,” family members said.
Store opened in early 1900s
Charles Ort moved to Garrett from Hartford City in 1911 to work for Henry L. Wehrly Jewelry store in a building that now houses Timmy’s Pizza and BBQ in the 100 block of North Randolph St. Wehrly agreed to move into the new Masonic building at the corner of Keyser and Randolph streets in 1924, but did not live to see the fi nished product.
A corporation was formed by three businessmen with Ort as
manager.Ort eventually went to Chicago
and borrowed money on a handshake from Webb C. Ball, owner of the Ball Watch Company to purchase the business. The
Garrett store carried Ball watches, which include railroad grade watches.
Ort’s closing Garrett store
Ort’s owners Alice Weller, Vicky Ort and Chuck Ort have decided to close the family-owned business that has spanned eight decades in Garrett.
Sue Carpenter
Family business spans 8 decades
Ort’s, Page 3 Council, Page 5
Free program to offer Medicare information
GARRETT — Nanny Aldridge, local representative of the State Health Insurance Programs (SHIP) will be discussing Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurances, Medicare Management Care Plans, Medicaid and prescription coverage during a free informa-tional program Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 11:15 a.m. at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett.
SHIP does not sell insurance. The program is sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett.
Middle school begins poinsettia sales
GARRETT —Garrett Middle School is holding its annual poinsettia fundraiser through Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Each poinsettia arrives in a six-inch pot measuring about 15 inches tall by 15 inches across. Plants are wrapped in a decorative pot cover.
Standard color poinsettias in red, white, pink or marble cost $11 each. Painted colors including Skydive Blue, Purple Star, Fuchsia Fascination and Chameleon Blue cost $12 apiece.
Plants will arrive the week of Dec. 2. Middle school students will be taking orders this week. Orders can also be placed by contacting Mary Schendel at the school offi ce, 357-5745.
Food drive planned Saturday
GARRETT —A food drive to help fi ll the shelves of the Community Care Food Pantry in Garrett is planned Saturday, Oct. 19.
Area Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops have volunteered to go from home-to-home collecting food donations. Garrett residents are asked to set non-perishable food donations on their front porches for the drive.
Contact Steve Gallaher at 260-226-4094 or Rhonda Shatzer at 357-6383 for more information.
Free program to offer Medicare information
GARRETT — Nanny Aldridge, local representative of the State Health Insurance Programs (SHIP) will be discussing Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurances, Medicare Management Care Plans, Medicaid and prescription coverage during a free informa-tional program Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 11:15 a.m. at the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center, 1200 E. Houston St., Garrett.
SHIP does not sell insurance. The program is sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor in Garrett.
By Aaron [email protected] – A vacant
and unsightly property south of Garrett has fallen in violation of county code and the county will push for cleanup, county offi cials said Monday.
County zoning adminis-trator Clint Knauer approached the county commissioners Monday to request permission to take action against a property in the 1400 block of C.R. 54 south of Garrett. Knauer said the home, badly damaged by a fi re, is vacant and boarded up. Its owner, Ronald Rodman, is jailed on a drug conviction, he said.
Knauer told the commis-sioners the county has had the property in its sights since the 1990s, and attempts to see it cleaned have been unsuccessful.
“It gets cleaned up, it gets messy again, cleaned up, it gets messy again, catches on fi re, now it’s out there just a piece of the building,” Knauer explained. “We’d like to go after this as a public environmental nuisance.”
As the county proceeds with a nuisance claim, it will issue a cleanup order within a month. If that step fails, the county could pursue a court order to place a lien against the property to cover costs of cleaning. The problem is, the property already has $82,000 in liens charged against it by the state, a bank and a creditor, Knauer explained.
“I bet you’re not going to get it back if you take that action,” Knauer said about the money, “but cleaning it up is the ultimate goal.”
A log of contact with the Rodman family kept by Don Myers of the county building department hints at intentions to clean the property. In February, Rodman suggested to Myers that the home would be bulldozed in the spring; it was not.
Commissioner Randy Deetz said the county should be sure all efforts to have
the property cleaned have been exhausted before the court is involved.
Knauer also reported to the commissioners that cleanup work at the county’s last public environmental nuisance site, the abandoned and badly dilapidated Hidden Valley Mobile Home Park on S.R. 8 on the county’s west edge, is progressing nicely.
A crew with Auburn-based Pat Longsworth Excavating Inc. began demolishing mobile homes at the park last month. The company was hired by the land’s owners — Virgin-ia-based holding company ATCF REO Holdings LLC, according to the county assessor’s offi ce — to clear the park’s 10.94 acres that have become an unsightly dump and fallen into violation of county code.
The county this spring ordered the company to clean the site in “a timely fashion,” ruling the park a public environmental nuisance due to excessive trash and debris. With no action, the county commis-sioners in July ordered notifi cation be sent to the owners demanding action toward cleaning the site within 30 days, or the county would impose penalties. The excavating company was contracted in late August and began the arduous job of clearing the mess in September.
County commissioners want rural site cleaned
Live music at Legion Friday
GARRETT — Little Rock Express will provide entertainment at the Garrett American Legion Post 178 Friday from 8-11 p.m. The event is open to the public. The Legion is located at
515 W. Fifth Ave.Visit garrettamericanlegion.com for more information.
Lions, Psi Otes drive-thru BBQGARRETT — Garrett
Lions Club and Psi Iota Xi Sorority will host their annual chicken barbecue Thursday, Nov. 7, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Drive-through pick up for meals will be on East Houston Street at Eastside Park.
The 1/2 chicken adult meal includes baked potato, applesauce and dessert for $8. The 1/4 chicken children’s meal includes the same side dishes for $6.
See any Lions Club member for tickets, or phone 357-0444.
Miller’s to serve Harvest SupperGARRETT — The staff
of Miller’s Merry Manor is Garrett will host a Harvest Supper on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
The meal of homemade vegetable soup, bread and pie is $5 for adults. Under age three are free.
Tickets are on sale at Miller’s Merry Manor, 1367 S. Randolph St., Garrett.
All proceeds will benefi t the J.E. Ober Boomerang Backpack program and the school’s Camp Discovery scholarships.
Tri Kappa hosting fi rst garage saleGARRETT — Garrett
Tri Kappa Sorority is hosting its fi rst fall garage sale on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8:3o a.m. to 1 p.m. in the J.E. Ober Elementary School cafeteria. Enter door No. 4. Fall coats, clothing, Christmas ideas, toys and much more will be offered.
Trunk or Treat setGARRETT — The
Garrett Crossing of the Nazarene will hold a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the church, 105. W. 6th Ave. The event is a safe trick-or-treat party for kids.
LOCAL NEWS
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The Garrett American Legion Post 178
BazaarAuxiliary
Garrett American Legion • 515 W. Fifth Ave.For vendor information, contact Rosey Newman at 260-226-0290 or
[email protected] or Barbara Parker at 260-490-4374.
Profi ts from the
event go to the Children
and Youth and Veterans funds.
Sat., Nov. 29 AM-3 PM
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and cool today, with
clearing skies for the
weekend. Highs will be in the
60s Friday, otherwise in the mid-50s through the
period.
50% chance of rain, 55. winds 5-10, low of 39
Sunny skies, high of 63, winds 5-10, low of 41
30% chance of rain, high of 56, low of 39 degrees-
Clear skies, high of 54, low of 38 degrees
30% chance of rain, high of 56, low of 41 degrees
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday
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By Sue [email protected]
GARRETT — A car struck Garrett Mayor Tonya Hoeffel while she was riding a bicycle just before 4 p.m. Friday in downtown Garrett.
The mayor did not appear to be seriously injured, a police report said.
A Garrett police offi cer witnessed the collision at the intersec-tion of Randolph and King streets while he was responding to a call reporting a suicidal person at a convenience store there.
The offi cer’s report said a bicyclist entered the crosswalk with the symbol advising to do so when a driver in a four-door Chevrolet Impala turned left onto Randolph Street and collided with the bicyclist.
The offi cer said he recognized the bicyclist as Hoeffel and the driver of the vehicle as Trina Fugate.
He noted the impact did not appear to be severe, and Hoeffel began to get up immediately.
Hoeffel told the offi cer she believed she was all right, but was not sure if an EMS ambulance was needed. Hoeffel was escorted to the curb, where she responded she was all right and asked the offi cer to return to the suicidal situation, police said.
The offi cer called for EMS to arrive quietly. In the meantime, Hoeffel’s family members arrived at the scene. Hoeffel said her husband would take her to the hospital to be checked out, and she declined treatment at the scene.
The report said Fugate told police she did not see Hoeffel entering the intersection as she made a left turn. Her car sustained minor damage to the hood on the driver’s side. Hoeffel’s Huffy Cranbrook bicycle also had minor damage.
No charges were fi led in the incident. Police did not report Fugate’s age or address.
Mayor hit on bicycle
By Sue [email protected]
ASHLEY — Even though it’s early October, United Way supporters wore parkas and snow boots at Friday’s campaign breakfast as part of this year’s Bon Voyage theme — this week featuring the chilly Arctic region.
Campaign co-chairs David and Stacy Hefty welcomed the lively group gathered at the Ashley Masonic Lodge for a hearty breakfast sponsored by TI Automotive in Ashley.
Stacy Hefty said she and her husband have enjoyed traveling around the county for the United Way, meeting a lot of new people and sharing information about the United Way’s programs.
“Good things are already happening,” she said.
Many agency represen-tatives attended Friday’s breakfast and provided informational posters about their services.
United Way resource coordinator Sonja Situm and executive director Julie Hill-Lauer reported on giving so far in this year’s drive to collect $700,000 for local
agencies.Hefty Wealth Partners,
owned by the Heftys, increased giving by nearly 400 percent.
“When you get involved, you learn more” about the good United Way does in the community, Stacy Hefty said.
The company went
from three donors last year with $1,125 in donations to 11 donors and $4,340 in donations plus a $1,350 match. A great deal of the new dollars will qualify for a matching dollar-for-dollar grant, Hill-Lauer said.
Donations reported include:• DeKalb Central Schools,
with McKenney-Harrison Elementary School yet to report in, collected $1,060, up from $560 last year;
• Garrett-Keyser-Butler Schools with $5,396, up from $4,462 last year with many new donors;
• Children First Center with $4,108 in donations from 27 employees. The center also receives United Way funding;
• Brian Ruegsegger and Sandy Rhoads from R.P. Wakefi eld Lumber in Waterloo reported $1,316,60 raised; and
• DeKalb Middle School reported more than $2,500 from 57 participants, compared to $724 last year with 11 participating.
Ashley Industrial Molding representatives reported employees compiled a recipe book, printed in both English and Spanish, with the
proceeds to go to the United Way of DeKalb County. The recipe books cost $20 each and may be purchased at the United Way offi ce, 208 S. Jackson St., Auburn. The recipe book sales are in addition to a company workplace campaign;
Colleen Kaiser from DeKalb Molded Plastics listed several giving opportunites for the company’s United Way campaign, including selling candy and beef jerky, a golf ball chipping contest and pie-in-the-face incentive for reaching a dollar goal,.
Although the campaign began Thursday, Kaiser reported $2,226 collected so far toward a goal of $14,500. The company has 85 employees. Last year, DeKalb Molded reported 100 percent participation. Its campaign continues through Nov. 15;
The next report breakfast will be at 6:45 a.m. Nov. 8 at the Butler Youth Evangelical Association (Filling Station), 315 S. Federal St., Butler. where the Bon Voyage theme will feature a warmer climate — Hawaii.
For more information, go to unitedwaydekalb.org.
Supporters hear campaign reports
Campaign co-chairs David and Stacy Hefty compete in a snowfl ake-throwing contest as part of a team challenge at Friday’s report breakfast in Ashley.
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Hoeffel
This vacant home and outbuildings on C.R. 54 south of Garrett are targeted for cleanup by the DeKalb County Commissioners.
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kpcnews.com The Garrett Clipper PAGE 3THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2013
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not
for men.” Colossians 3:23
First Church of Christ
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Blessedto have Deb Reinoehl,
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We are
In 1937, the fi rm added a second section offering furniture and appliances.
Ort was active in the Chamber of Commerce, Morrill Foundation, city plan commission, Hospital Aid Foundation and helped organize the Garrett Jaycees. He died at the age of 82 in 1973 after putting in a full day of work.
Son begins work at age 9
Ort’s son, William “Bill” Ort began working at the store in 1922 at the age of nine. At that time, the store stocked mostly jewelry, watches, and silver tea and coffee service.
The younger Ort swept the fl oors and dusted, went to the post offi ce and put jewelry in the cases before heading to school in the
morning. At noon he would deliver lunch for his father.
Bill Ort recognized watch and clock repairs were an important part of the business and learned the watchmaking trade from his father and Jacob Reine, who graduated from the Elgin Watch College and worked at the store.
After serving in the military, where he worked as an electrician and instru-ment man, he returned to Garrett in 1945. He married Vicky Sherban a couple years later.
A short while later, a second store was opened on South Randolph St. offering expanded space to carry more home furnishings and appliances, including Westinghouse and Gibson brands.
Bill Ort was named manager of the South
Store until he took over the jewelry store following his father’s death. His son, Chuck Ort, worked at the South House since the late 1960s.
In 1996, the jewelry store was moved to its present location at the South Randolph St. site.
Through the years, the watchmaking business has changed, with most of the work involving changing batteries. Most people buy throwaway watches and clocks, according to Chuck Ort.
Jeweler Joe Cattell, 89, continues to work at the store, where he repairs watches, clocks and jewelry.
Bill Ort died Feb. 7 at the age of 94. Until a week or two prior to his death, he continued to drive himself to work every day.
The decision to close the store was made by his widow, Vicky, and children Chuck Ort and Alice Weller, who continue to operate the business.
“We appreciate the loyalty shown by the community for more than eight decades and for three generations,” Weller said.
Chuck Ort regrets the store will no longer be able to sponsor community events as in the past, but the family will continue to serve the community on an individual basis.
Ort’s from Page 1
The interior of the Charles Ort & Company store at the corner of Randolph and Keyser streets in downtown Garrett featured jewelry, watches and silver tea and coffee service. The building now houses the Cup of Blessing coffee house.
Photo contributed
This Ort’s panel truck was put into service in the 1950s.
Photo contributed AREA DEATHS
AUBURN — Auburn attorney Neal Blythe will speak at a free presentation on creating a will Tuesday from 7-8:15 p.m.
The presentation will be held at DeKalb Health in the third-fl oor meeting room of the Physician Offi ce Building at 1314 E. Seventh St. People attending should enter door 61 near the Medical Arts Building.
Blythe will highlight the importance of preparing a will or estate plan, explain what a will needs to be valid and what happens to assets without a will.
Nearly 65 percent of Americans die without a will, and the state stipulates how their assets are disbursed. Creating a personalized will, or updating one that is fi ve years old or more, allows a person to choose who will handle his or her affairs
andbenefi t from an estate.
“There truly is a lot to consider when preparing a will. The most important decision is that you actually take the time to create one,” said Anna Nixon, director of the DeKalb Health Founda-tion.
The presentation, “Be Will-Prepared,” is jointly sponsored by DeKalb Health Foundation, United Way of DeKalb County and Community Foundation DeKalb County.
“Working together, we hope to reach many people with important information on planning how their assets are distributed when they are no longer here,” said United Way of DeKalb County director Julie Hill-Lauer.
“As people create or update a will, we hope they consider leaving a gift for a charitable organi-zation that is important to the community,” said Wendy Oberlin, director
of Community Foundation DeKalb County. “Naming a charitable gift in your will is an opportunity to make a substantial gift that may not be possible during your lifetime.”
“Be Will-Prepared” is a free event, but people planning to attend are asked to call the Community Foundation of DeKalb County at 925-0311 or email [email protected] to assure materials and seating.
Anyone who cannot attend may contact the community foundation for a complimentary guide to getting personal affairs in order before meeting with an attorney to prepare or updatea will.
“Be Will-Prepared” is held in conjunction with Leave A Legacy, a Partner-
Be Will-Prepared program is Tuesday
Blythe
Robert McNamaraSTROH — Robert J.
McNamara, 77, of Stroh, died on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at his son’s home in Topeka.
Services were held Tuesday at Hite Funeral Home, Kendallville, with Pastor Tamra Gerber from Topeka United Methodist Church offi ciating. Burial with military honors was in Woodruff Cemetery, LaGrange County. Honor guard members from Rome City American Legion Post 381 and Kendallville VFW Post 2749 condcted the military honors.
Carl EglyBUTLER — Carl W.
Egly, 58, died Monday Oct. 14, 2013 at Parkview Regional Hospital Fort Wayne.
There are no services planned at this time.
H.E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home of Butler is handling the arrangements.
Marion HammanKENDALLVILLE —
Marion Franklin Hamman, 94, of Kendallville died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at 7:40 a.m. in Presence Sacred Heart Home, Avilla.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, with Rev. Jordy Truman of the First Presby-
terian Church in Kendall-ville offi ciating. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.
Honor guard services will be provided by VFW Post 2749, American Legion Post 381, and active-duty members of the U.S. Army.
Calling is Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
Evelyn CampBUTLER — Evelyn E.
(Everetts) Camp, 97, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler.
Services will be Thursday at the Zion Crossroads Church (formerly Zion United Methodist), rural Hamilton at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ralph O. Diehl offi ciating. Burial will be in the Eddy Cemetery, rural Hamilton.
H.E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home in Butler is handling arrangements.
Memorials are donor’s choice.
Mary HollisAVILLA — Mary
Louise (Hosler) Hollis, 94, a longtime Avilla resident, died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013, at Northridge Village Nursing Home in Albion.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Avilla.
Calling will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla Chapel and one prior to the funeral on Friday.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Avilla.
Memorials are to Masses at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
James BarkerKENDALLVILLE —
James William Barker, 46, of Kendallville, died Monday, October 14, 2013.
Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendall-ville.
Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hite Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Mosley offi ciating.
Burial in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville.
Memorials are to Grace Christian Church.
Kimberly McDonough
JAMESTOWN, R.I. — Kimberly (Ply) McDonough, 55, of Jamestown, R.I., died Monday, Oct. 14, 2013.
Services will be Tuesday at noon in Zion Lutheran Church, Corunna, with calling one hour prior. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery, Kendallville.
Memorials are to the
BUTLER CITY COURT NEWSThe following tickets
were paid in Butler City Court, Oct 3-10. The dollar amount at the end of each listing indicates fi nes, court costs, and civil penalties assessed by the court.
Notations in parentheses after each listing represents the agency issuing the ticket.
• Joanne M. Aguirre, Auburn, no seat belt, $25 (DC).• Richard A. Baker, Auburn, speeding, $154 (DC).
• Aurilla I. Baughman, Auburn, speeding, $173 (AUB); driving while suspended, $243 (AUB); failure to prove fi nancial responsibility, $243 (AUB).
• Christopher L. Bender, Garrett, no seat belt, $25 (DC).
• Heather L. Bizwell, Corunna, speeding, $173 (ISP).
• Angella M. Boyer, Butler, speeding, $179 (DC).
• Nagako O. Carnahan,
Auburn, speeding, $154 (DC).
• Austin T. Corcimiglia, Fremont, speeding, $154 (AS).
• Kimberly L. Cousins, St. Joe, failure to yield, $154 (DC).
• Rafael A. Cruz, Ashley, speeding, $173 (AUB).
• Brian D. Custer, Garrett, speeding, $148 (AUB).
• Patricia L. Delagrange, Auburn, speeding, $154 (WPD).
ALTARSTAR UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCH
Co. Rd. 68 & 11ASouth of Garrett
Pastor Jill Wright260-241-5906
SUNDAY9 a.m. - Worship10:20 a.m. - Adult Sunday School
WEDNESDAY7 p.m. - Prayer and Praise
APOSTOLIC LIGHTHOUSE
109 S. Randolph St., GarrettPastor Thomas Mann
517-617-161411 a.m. - Sunday Worship7 p.m. - Thursday service
ARK CHRISTIANFELLOWSHIP
AvillaRev. Steve Wagner, Minister
Phone 897-3627SUNDAY
9 a.m.-Praise and Worship10 a.m. - Message
WEDNESDAY6:30 p.m. - Kids Klub6:30 p.m. - Youth Meeting6:30 p.m. - Adult Bible StudyCEDAR CREEK CHURCH
of the BRETHRENPO Box 295
5952 C.R. 7, GarrettBrad Hardesty, Pastor
Phone 357-3773Offi ce hours Wed. 9-noon
By phone after 1 p.m.SUNDAY
9 a.m. - Sunday School10 a.m. - Worship
CEDAR LAKE CHURCHof the BRETHREN
2939 C.R. 15
Southeast of CorunnaDuane Grady, Pastor
SUNDAY9:30 a.m. — Sunday School10:30 a.m. —Sunday Wor-ship
CHRISTIAN UNIONBRETHREN in CHRIST
Box 38, 4395 C.R. 7, GarrettPastor Joe Laher 927-8847Church Phone 357-4850
SUNDAY9:30 a.m. -Sunday School
10:30 a.m. - Morning wor-ship
CHURCH at GARRETT1370 S. Randolph St.
Phone 357-1829Pastor Tom Wilcoxson
SUNDAY10 a.m. - Worship service
WEDNESDAY6:30 p.m. - Bible study and youth group
CORUNNA COMMUNITYCHURCH INC.
223 E. Michigan Ave.P.O. Box 92, CorunnaPastor Rev. Richard A.
PickardSUNDAY
10:30 a.m.-Worship ServiceNondenominational Funda-
mental
THE CROSSINGChurch of the Nazarene
105 West 6th Ave., Garrettthecrossinggarrett.org
Rev. Kyle and Katie LowryChurch Phone 357-5769
SUNDAY9:30 a.m.-Sunday School10:20 a.m.-Welcome10:30 a.m. - Morning worship
WEDNESDAY5:30 p.m. - Youth group, community dinner6 p.m. - Youth group
DEKALB COUNTYCHURCH of CHRIST
700 S. Randolph St., Garrett“Where every Heart
needs a Home”Non-Instrumental
Church Phone 357-0738SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. - Bible Classes for all ages10:30 a.m. - Worship
WEDNESDAY7 p.m. - Midweek Bible Study
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH1357 S. Randolph StreetChurch Offi ce 357-4755
Rev. David E. MixSUNDAY
9:15 a.m. - Sunday School10:15 a.m. - Children’s Church10:15 a.m. - Morning Wor-ship6 p.m. - Evening worship
WEDNESDAY6-7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study
FIRST CHURCHof CHRIST
213 E. King St., GarrettPhone 357-3625
garrettfi rstchurch.orgBrother Bud Owen
Senior MinisterChad Kennedy
Children and Youth MinisterJerry Weller, Worship and
Pastoral MinisterFRIDAY
Fifth Quarter — after football game until 11 p.m. Junior high will meet as Oasis, high school will meet at church
SUNDAY8:30 a.m. - Morning worship9:45 a.m. - Sunday School classes for all ages10:45 a.m. - Morning wor-shipNursery and preschool during both services.Powerhouse Worship for ages 5 years to grade 3 during both services
6 p.m. - Pastor and staff appreciation Celebration, no evening service or youth groups
MONDAY and TUESDAY3-6 p.m. - Oasis open for grades 6-12, 133 S. Ran-dolph St.
TUESDAY7 p.m. - Ladies Chorus
WEDNESDAY7 p.m. - Midweek Boost, come and be energized.7 p.m. - No Midweek Meal and Midweek Boost
FREEDOM to WORSHIPCHURCH of GOD
Baseline Road, AltonaRev. Joe Freeman2 p.m. - Sunday.
Everyone Welcome.
GARRETTPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
201 S. Franklin St.Rev. William Haworth
Church Phone 357-3534SUNDAY
9 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages.10 a.m. - Coffee fellowship10:15 a.m. - Worship with children’s church during service.
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY10-11 a.m. — 3B Fitness Class (Brain, Body, Belief) for seniors 50+
GARRETT UNITEDMETHODIST CHURCHHouston at Cowen StreetChurch Phone 357-3315Dr. Scott Shoaff, Pastor
Home of Community Care Food PantrySUNDAY
Bible Sunday9:25 a.m. - Morning Worship10:45 a.m. Sunday school6-8 p.m. - Youth Group
WEDNESDAY6 p.m. - Bible Study
LIVING WATERSCOMMUNITY CHURCH
711 So. Randolph St., GarrettPastor Dean Morris
925-1156Church Phone 357-6435
SUNDAY9:15 a.m.-Sunday School10:30 a.m.- Worship Service
WEDNESDAY6:30 p.m. - Bible Study at the church - youth and adult
NEW LIFE HOUSE OF WORSHIP
130 North Randolph Street357-4550
Pastor J.C. Banks Jr.SUNDAY
9:30 a.m. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship6 p.m. - Evening service
TUESDAY6 p.m. - Evening service
THURSDAY6 p.m. - Bible Study
SAINT JOSEPHCATHOLIC CHURCH
307 South Ijams St, GarrettFather Andrew Nazareth
357-3122MASSES
Monday - 6 p.m.Tue., Wed., Fri.- 9 a.m.Thursday - 8 a.m.
SATURDAY9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
SUNDAY8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
HOLY DAY MASSES6:30 p.m. on the Vigil7 & 9 a.m. on the day of
ZION EVANGELICALLUTHERAN CHURCH
1349 S. Randolph St., Garrett
Church Phone 357-4545SUNDAY
9 a.m. - Worship with Holy Communion10:30 a.m. - Sunday school
WEDNESDAY6 p.m. - Evening Worship
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“Just to see (her own daughter’s) enthusiasm to come to school every day and her attitude change is really special for me,” she said.
Hirchak was among teachers in the pilot program for the individualized learning program.
“He is a visionary,” she said of Stockdale. “I think (the new program) is the best thing for us. We have been able to meet student needs as never before.”
But disappointing ISTEP scores earlier this month also were addressed.
Former school board member Larry Getts noted the school’s nearly 50 percent free and reduced lunch population correlates to the success on ISTEP scores.
“As free lunches go up, scores go down,” Getts said.
Mark Fogt, whose three children graduated from Garrett, said he hoped his grandchildren would, as well.
But he asked the board to take time to review test scores and how they match both regionally and statewide.
“We need perspec-tive from someone in the trenches,” he said. “Scores are a barometer.” Fogt noted that with the popularity of school vouchers, Garrett is at risk of losing students due to poor ISTEP results.
He estimated for every 10 students lost, one teaching position would be eliminated. He encour-aged the board to look at similar schools with positive growth.
Retired high school secretary Alice Yingling told the board that some teachers don’t feel as positively about Stockdale.
“I know the school is moving forward, but the board needs to know some
teachers feel intimidated — they are walking on eggshells,” Yingling said. “I love Dennis, and we have gone nose-to-nose,” she said. She added she has heard many negative comments from teachers, but that she was not there to say what they might be.
Some complaints stemmed from the use of technology in all grades.
Kindergarten teacher Stacy Ratcliffe assured patrons that kindergarten through second-grade students still are using pencils and paper, not just iPads.
Former school board president Kevin Custer said Stockdale’s leadership in using the stimulus package to fi nance the new high school building was “a great move” and that Garrett was one of only two school districts in the state to take advantage of the program.
“If the board has a problem with (Stockdale), they need an improvement plan. There is no reason for him to leave. Obviously the staff likes him,” Custer said.
Greg Myers, former J.E. Ober Elementary School principal and current director of the Learning Center, works to help students “on the edge” graduate from high school.
“What we are missing tonight is a voice — the students,” Myers said.
“ISTEP scores are just that. They do not measure character. They don’t measure determination — our graduation rate is above average.” ISTEP scores do not measure compassion, he continued. Garrett students blow out any competition when it comes to food drives and helping the needy, he said.
“And for perseverance, just ask Courtney VanDer-bosch,” a senior critically injured in a car accident last year who spent 42 days in a coma. She went on to graduate with a Core 40 diploma in June, Myers said to the applause of the crowd.
School board members thanked the audience for their attendance and comments and urged them to attend on a more regular basis.
“I don’t know all the answers,” said board member Dan Weimer. He suggested anyone with questions to go to the administration, or to board members.
Weimer agreed with Fogt that he is not a fan of free and reduced lunches.
“It kind of labels us,” he said. “But somebody’s got to make a place for them, taking them up, up, up. (Greg) Myers can vouch for them. It is unfortunate it is here, and we cannot pick and choose our students.
“It is unfortunate those people did not come,” he told Yingling of the teachers afraid to speak out. “Have them come and talk to us. We would like to hear from them and help if we can.”
Board member Terry Yarde said a lot of the rumors around the community have been
“blown out of proportion. We are not trying to get rid of the man,” he said of Stockdale.
“There is a three-year contract (with Stockdale), and it would be an improve-ment program,” he said.
School board member Tony Griffi n said he agreed things were blown out of proportion.
Griffi n said the school’s programs are detailed at board meetings, but no one ever shows up to learn about them.
To Yingling, Griffi n said, “I cannot fi x it if I don’t know what’s broke. We are about the kids.” In response to Fogt’s comments, he noted the school has had a bigger infl ux of students wanting to come in rather than leaving.
“We are leading in a lot of things. We need to look at growth year-to-year,” Griffi n said.
Stockdale said he took full responsibility for this year’s test scores, noting the test was supposed to go away this year and be replaced with Common Core, but that was bumped back a year.
“I know what we worked on will show results in 2014-2016, based on results of other testing scores,” he said. “But it will take a little time to see. If not, we will need to step back.”
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DECEASEDNotice is hereby given that F. Fred
Knott was, on the 3rd day of October,2013, appointed Personal Represen-tative of the Estate of Eloise L. Knott,deceased, who died on the 20th dayof September, 2013. The PersonalRepresentative is authorized to ad-minister this estate without Court su-pervision.
All persons who have claimsagainst this estate, whether or notnow due, must file their claim in saidCourt within three (3) months fromthe date of the first publication of thisnotice, or within nine (9) months afterthe decedent’s death, whichever isearlier, of the claims will be foreverbarred.
Dated at Auburn, Indiana, this 3rdday of October, 2013.
Martha GrimmClerk of DeKalb County
Attorney for Estate:J. Daniel BrinkerhoffBrinkerhoff & Brinkerhoff, PC101 N. Randolph StreetP.O. Box 269Garrett, IN 46738Attorney No. 3639-17
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OFADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONSNotice is hereby given the taxpay-
ers of DeKalb County, Indiana thatthe proper legal officer of said mu-nicipal corporation at their regularmeeting place at the DeKalb CountyCourthouse at 8:30 a.m. on the 28thday of October, 2013 to consider thefollowing additional appropriations inexcess of the budget for the currentyear.
AdditionalsCounty General (1001)
Commissioners: (0019)NE Indiana Mental
Health (34090) $6,000.00Liability Insurance
(33410) $10,000.00Homeland Security: (0033)Petroleum (22210) $600.00Plan Commission: (0013)Legal Fees (32820) $4,000.00Drainage: (0015)Postage (33220) $300.00Assessor: (0009)Postage (33220) $2,500.00Surveyor: (0006)Gas & Oil Fund (22210) $2,000.00
Reassessment (1188)Reassessment (0810)Remaining expense
for 2013 Budget $310,233.90Airport Authority Rain Day Fund
(0061)DeKalb County AirportAppropriate to Rainy Day Capital
Outlay (41901) $160,000.00Airport General Fund (2101)
DeKalb County AirportAppropriate to Repairs &
Maintenance (31809) $20,000Project Income (4912)
Community Corrections ChangeAcademy (0913)
Appropriate to Other OperatingSupplies (22730) $2,000.00
Adult User Fee (2000)Adult Probation User Fee (0918)Open Account for Vehicle
Maintenance (33610) $1.00Supp. Juvenile Probation (2050)
Supp. Juvenile Probation (0920)Open Account for
Manuals (22740) $1.00John W. Fetters
Auditor of DeKalb CountyGC,00356558,10/17,hspaxlp
But Conkle declined the offer, asking that the 3 percent be held.
Councilwoman Amanda Charles also voted against the ordinance for city employees in favor of a higher wage.
Stump said the city workers have been underpaid in the past and the departments have lost good help to other jobs.
Councilman Todd Sattison said he had no problems with the 4.5-to-5 percent increase, “but you can’t give money you don’t have.”
Sattison worked on a budget committee prior to Tuesday’s vote, and said the
process was “really tough.”He noted any increases
within a department might hurt when it came time to purchasing equipment.
Amended versions of the ordinances will be presented at a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 22. Salary ordinances must be approved no later than the end of the month.
In other business, planner Milton Otero said two more property owners have been approved under the city’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program with a total cost to the city at $1,497,30. With these projects, the city has spent $13,198 for the program, adding 654 feet of sidewalk.
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GARRETT — A driver sustained injuries in a one-car crash Wednesday at 1:13 p.m. on C.R. 56, east of C.R. 327, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Depart-ment said.
Donald William Lincoln, 59, of Lansing, Mich., had scrapes, bruising, and pain in his left arm. DeKalb EMS medics treated him at the crash scene.
Police said Lincoln was driving eastbound on C.R. 56 when he lost control of his 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, possibly due to striking something on the roadway. The car slid off the left side of the road, fell off a steep embankment and struck a large tree with the passen-ger-side door.
Police cited Lincoln for alleged unreasonable speed.
The Garrett Fire Depart-ment and DeKalb EMS assisted county police at the scene.
Garrett crash injures driver
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First-place fi nishers by age group in the Garrett Ghoul Spectacular 4K Friday, from left, are Carolyn DePaolo, Ralph DePaolo, Amy McAlary, Alena Cutshall, Brandon Terry, Sarah Terry, Madison Evans, Doug Weaver and overall winner Conner Kissinger.
Sue Carpenter
GARRETT — Fifteen runners participated in the Garrett Ghoul Spectacular 4K race in Garrett Saturday night under perfect weather conditions.
Conner Kissinger, 13, was overall winner in
16:51.08. Madison Evans, 12, was second at 17:05.57 and Doug Evans, 45, was third at 17:06.9
Winners by age group were:
• 10-15 years — 1. Madison Evans, 2. Grace
McClary, 3. Wyatt Smay• 15-19 years — 1. Alena
Cutshall• 20-29 years — 1. Sarah
Terry• 30-39 years — 1.
Brandon Terry, 2. T.J.Spiece
• 40-49 years — Male. 1. Doug Weaver, 2. Ted Christensen. Female. 1. Amy McAlary, 2. Patricia Sudhoff, 3. Melissa Pavlock
• 70-79 years — 1. Ralph DePaolo, 2. Carolyn DePaolo.
Runners compete in Spooktacular raceBRIEFS
Sectional pairings revealed
INDIANAPOLIS — The sectional pairings were announced on Monday morning for the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s 42nd annual state volleyball tournament.
Play begins on Tuesday in the seven-team sectionals and next Thursday in the six-team sectionals. In local Class 3A sectionals, West Noble opens its own sectional playing Whitko Tuesday while Angola will play the fi rst match of the Bishop Dwenger Sectional against New Haven.
The local sectional pairings are listed below. State-ranked teams in area sectionals include
No. 7 Fairfi eld and No. 8 Concordia in Class 3A, 10th-ranked Adams Central in 2A and No. 11 Blackhawk Christian in 1A.
IHSAA Volleyball Sectionals
Class 3A, at Bishop Dwenger
Tuesday: First round, Angola vs. New Haven, 7 p.m.
Next Thursday: First round — Garrett vs. Bishop Luers, 6 p.m.; Concordia vs. Leo, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Semifi nals — Bishop Dwenger vs. Angola-NH winner, 11 a.m.; Thursday’s winners, 12:30 p.m. Final, between semifi nal winners, 7 p.m.
ANGOLA — The Locomotive cross country team concluded their season Monday night in Angola at the TCAC meet.
The event was a success for the teams and individ-uals.
The girls team fi nished third and placed six runners in the top 20.
Sydney Weaver ran a personal best time of 12:05 to fi nish in second place overall. Madison Evans was 11th, Ravyn Beckner 13th, Natalee Garrison 18th, Samantha DeWitt 19th, and Chloe Hinkle at 20th.
The boys ran hard and fi nished second as a team and matched the girls by placing six runners in the
top 20.Micah Malcolm was
the 2013 TCAC champion pulling away from the competition in the last half mile while running a time of 10:51.
Chance Hinkle was eighth, Juan Arambula 10th, Owen Walter 11th, Josh Blessinger 19th and Turk Taylor fi nished 20th.
Turk Taylor fi nished 20th, Josh Blessinger 19th, Owen Walter 11th, Juan Arambula 10th, Chance Hinkle 8th, and
“The runners worked hard from the very fi rst practice in July and their commitment showed in their improvement throughout the season” said coach Alan Bobalik. “They were a great group of kids that represented their school well.”
Malcolm fi rst for boys at TCAC meet
Boys second, girls third
GARRETT — The Garrett American Legion Post 178 is hosting a Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mile Corner Gun Company, located one mile north of Garrett at St. Rd. 8 and St. Rd. 327.
The cost is $5 per shot at the target. All sizes of shotgun ammo will be supplied, including 410, and 20, 16 and 12 gauge. Ear protection will also be offered.
Teens 12-16 years old must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Teens 16-17 must have parental consent to participate.
Proceeds from the event
benefi t the Garrett American Legion Post 178. Come and win a turkey for Thanks-giving.
Food and soda will be available. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages will be allowed on the premises.
The Legion is also holding a raffl e for a Remington 870 pump 20-gauge shotgun with slug barrel.
The shotgun will be given away following the Turkey Shoot on Oct. 26 at the Post, 515 W. Fifth Ave., Garrett.
Tickets are 5 for $6 or $1 each.
Both the shoot and the raffl e are open to the public.
Legion hosting Turkey Shoot, shotgun raffl e
A Michigan motorist sustained injuries when he drove off the north side of Co. Rd. 56 just east of St. Rd. 327 early Wednesday afternoon.
Sue Carpenter
Driver cited for alleged speeding
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