FORT WAYNE, IN (August 16, 2010) – Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana is proud to announce the opening of an art exhibit about hunger. September is Hunger Action Month. Throughout the month, Community Harvest is working to engage citizens to take action through the 30 Ways in 30 Days campaign. Individuals are asked to pledge their “way” to make a difference, and take part in the fight against hunger in America. In addition, throughout the month, there will be doable, daily “ways” to take action posted on the Hunger Action Month website www.hungeractionmonth.org along with many additional suggestions for getting involved.

 As part of Hunger Action Month Community Harvest will sponsor a new exhibit, About Hunger and Resilience: Photographs and Audio Stories by Michael Nye. Community Harvest invited the artist to come to Fort Wayne during his 41/2 year journey around the country interviewing and capturing images of people touched by hunger. While he was here he interviewed several CHFB clients of which two are included in this exhibit. The exhibit will open with a reception that is free and open to the public on Saturday, August 28, from 7-10pm featuring hors d’oeuvres & cash bar in the John P. Weatherhead Gallery of the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communications Center School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis. The artist will present a lecture prior to the reception at 6pm in the North Campus at the University of Saint Francis located at 2702 Spring Street.

 The exhibit will run through September 26th. Gallery hours: M-F, 9am-5pm; Sat., 10am-5pm; Sun., 1-5pm. Community Harvest in partnership with the University of Saint Francis brought the exhibit to Fort Wayne for Hunger Action Month to help educate this community about the issue of hunger in northeast Indiana. For more information about the exhibit visit http://www.michaelnye.org/.

(Sept. 1, 2010) — The hours for the Churubusco Park splashpad – Paul’s Pad – for this Labor Day weekend – Saturday, Sunday and Monday are  11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all three days.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

Learn How to Paint

Thursday, September 2 9 AM, 1 PM & 6 PM

Moonlight Silhouette in acrylics. There is a sample on display at the library. The $10.00 fee includes all materials and the canvas (no frame). Registration is required.

BYOBeads

Wednesday, September 8 9 AM to 1 PM Join fellow beaders to exchange ideas and complete up those unfinished projects. This is a FREE program.

Writers’ Book Discussion

Saturday September 11 6 PM The selection for the month of September is “Eats, Shoots & Leaves: the zero tolerance approach to punctuation” by Lynne Truss.

This is a FREE program.

Dark City Movie Night

Saturday, September 11 7 PM Burt Lancaster plots to get rid of Barbara Stanwyck in “Sorry, Wrong Number”. Popcorn and soda will be available. This is a FREE program.

Sunday Hours Return

Sunday, September 12 1PM – 5 PM

The library resumes its Sunday openings through Memorial Day of 2011.

Tatting with Laura Bobay

Monday September 13 & 27 5:30 PM Learn to create beautiful lace patterns using the needle technique. $13.00 fee for first time participation only.

Registration required.

Stained Glass Class

Monday, September 13 6 PM Make a 9 inch square ‘quilt’ piece – one night each month for 6 months. You will piece your “quilt” together the 7th month. The fee is $15. Registration is required.

Guitar Hero Tournament

Friday, September 17 6 PM Showcase your talent! Competition, prizes & refreshments. Registration is required. This is a FREE program.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Monday, September 20 All Day Join the bilge rats at the library as we celebrate the biggest day of the year. Food, fun and music! This is a FREE program.

Island Drums with Kent Arnsbarger

Monday, September 20 2 PM Steel Drummer Kent Arnsbarger returns to help us celebrate Pirate Day with the happy, foot tapping sounds of the steel drum. This is a FREE program.

Modern/Classics Book Club

Tuesday, September 21 Noon The selection for the month of September is “Lydia Bailey” by Kenneth Roberts. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

Friends Movie Night

Saturday, September 25 7 PM Join the Friends of the Library for “Swing Time” with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Refreshments will be available. This is a FREE program.

September Events for Young Adults

Cre8tive Kids Art – Wednesday, September 8, 6th grade and up at 6:00 PM. Learn different techniques of working with clay as you create your own clay sculpture. Limit of 20 per class. Sign-up in the Children’s Department.

Craft Saturday – Saturday, September 11 — Come anytime between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Young Adults can create an interesting water color painting.

Cooking 101 – Monday, September 13 at 4:00 PM. Kids can learn cooking basics and create tasty treats. This month we will be learning about the country of China and preparing several different Chinese foods. For grades 3-12. Sign-up requested. Limit of 20 students.

Teen Game Night – Monopoly! September 16 at 5:00 PM. Bring a friend or two and challenge other young adults to a game of Monopoly. Food provided! Sign-up requested.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day – Monday, September 20 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Best pirate costume contest, I spy wetlands, steel drum music, pirate games, puzzles, crafts, fun, prizes, cake, and grog!

Teen Café Club – Wednesday, September 22 at 5:00 PM. Writers group and book discussion.

Fall Band Jam – Sunday, September 26. Calling all Teens….If you are in a band or know a band of teenagers, then this Fall Band Jam is for you and them!!! Sign up in the Children’s Department, online, or call us. Refreshments will be served and let’s enjoy some music outside before the cold sets in!! Bring a lawn chair and some friends. This is an event you won’t want to miss!! Set up starts at 4:00PM and the concert starts at 5:00 PM. See you there!!

Show Me the Movies! – “The Lightning Thief”. Tuesday, September 28 at 6:30 PM. The first installment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Refreshments will be served. This movie is rated PG.

September 2010 Children’s Events From the Peabody Public Library

Preschool Story Time meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 AM and Thursdays at 4:15 PM. In September our over all theme will be visiting the zoo. Story Time theme for September 7 and 9 is “Monkeying Around”, September 14 and 16 is “Roar with the Lions”, September 21 and 23 is “Bears! Oh My!” and September 28 and 30 is “Can Giraffes Dance?” Join us for stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. .

Toddler Time meets in the Children’s Department at 10:30 AM on Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28. This easy-going group is designed for parents and their children under age three.

Cre8tive Kids Art – Learn different techniques of working with clay as you create your own clay sculpture. Wednesday, September 8, K-2nd grade at 4:00 PM and 3rd-5th grade at 5:00 PM. Limit of 20 per class. Sign-up in the Children’s Department.

Joni Walker Art Classes – Thursday, September 9 and 23 at 4:15 PM. Sign up at the Children’s Services Desk, call the Children’s Department, or register online. Fee is $2 per person per class to cover the cost of materials. Ages 5 and up. Limit of 30 students. Sign-up requested.

Craft Saturday – Join us and make a sunshine craft for the younger kids and water color craft for the older kids. Saturday, September 11 anytime between 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Cooking 101 – Monday, September 13 at 4:00 PM. Kids can learn cooking basics and create tasty treats. This month we will be learning about the country of China and preparing several different Chinese foods. For grades 3-12. Sign-up requested. Limit of 20 students.

Grandparent’s Tea – Tuesday, September 14 from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM. Come enjoy tea, cookies, & punch. Grandparents are encouraged to bring items, pictures, and stories from their childhood. All ages welcome to bring their grandparents or other special adults. Sign-up requested.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day – Monday, September 20 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Best pirate costume contest, I spy wetlands, steel drum music, pirate games, puzzles, crafts, fun, prizes, cake, and grog!

Book Buddies Year 1 – Tuesday, September 21 from 4:00 PM until 5:00. This monthly program is for children age 3 to 6 and their parents. For information, contact the Peabody Public Library Children’s Department at 244-5541..

Babes & Books – Wednesday, September 22 at 10:30. This monthly program is for babies 8 weeks to 18 months. For information, contact the Peabody Public Library Children’s Department at 244-5541.

Pet of the Week

Sponsored by Fort Financial Credit Union

Crocker is a stray pup who is probably just under one year old. He has the markings of a Rottweiler, and the body shape of a shepherd. He has a very playful and friendly personality, and will make some lucky family a very devoted pet! Crocker will need some play in his day, or some way to work off his puppy energy. This boy would be a wonderful hiking partner, and will do best in an active household, where he can be part of the action.

Come to the Whitley County Humane Shelter and meet Crocker and see what a beautiful and friendly puppy he is.

The shelter is located at 951 S. Line St., Columbia City. Shelter hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2-7 and Saturday, 1-5.

For more information, call the shelter at 260-244-6664; e-mail dirhswc@yahoo.com, or visit the WCHS Web site at www.hswc.org.

“Dining with Diabetes” is a program for people with diabetes and their families. This 4 week cooking school will be held on Thursday evenings, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Whitley County Extension Office, 115 South Line Street, Columbia City. Includes: September 9 – “What is Diabetes?”; September 16 – “Main Dishes – Looking at Fats and Sodium”; September 23 – “Desserts – Looking at Carbohydrates and Sweeteners”; and September 30 – “Side Dishes – Looking at Vitamins and Fiber”. Cost is $35/person for all 4 sessions; $20 for the 2nd person in a family. Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana is providing a limited number of full scholarships for persons over age 60. Registrations are due Sept. 7. For more information, call 260-244-7615 or 260-625-3313 or e-mail cbarnett@purdue.edu.

“Dining with Diabetes” is a program for people with diabetes and their families. This four-week cooking school will be held on Thursday evenings, September 9, 16, 23, and 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Whitley County Extension Office, 115 South Line Street, Columbia City.

This curriculum reflects current advances in diabetes nutritional education and also takes into consideration today’s busy lifestyle. Recipes utilized throughout the curriculum have fewer and less expensive ingredients and are prepared with less fat and sodium content. Utilization of the artificial sweeteners in combination with limited amounts of sugar is emphasized to reduce overall carbohydrates and calories. Emphasis is placed on the addition and importance of fiber and calcium in the meal plan.

The class schedule is: September 9 – “What is Diabetes?”; September 16 – “Main Dishes – Looking at Fats and Sodium”; September 23 – “Desserts – Looking at Carbohydrates and Sweeteners”; and September 30 – “Side Dishes – Looking at Vitamins and Fiber”.

Cost is $35/person for all 4 sessions; $20 for the 2nd person in a family. Aging and In-Home Services of Northeast Indiana is providing a limited number of full scholarships for persons over age 60.

Registrations are due Sept. 7. For more information, call 260-244-7615 or 260-625-3313 or e-mail cbarnett@purdue.edu.

Garage Sale

When: Sat 9/4/10

Where: 8612 E Westwood Lane

In Northwest Passage subdivision just off 600N. Take Line St north and turn left on 600N. Follow signs. Lots of childrens clothes for sale.

Clarence E. Sible, age 90, of Churubusco, IN passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 at North Ridge Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Albion, IN.  Born on September 8, 1919 in Smith Township, Whitley County, he was the son of Elmer and Elva (Rice) Sible.

He was a lifetime resident of Churubusco and attended school in Eel River Township, rural Allen County.  On March 1, 1941, he married Blanche M. Freeman in Columbia City. Clarence was both a lifetime general and hog farmer. He was also an avid fisherman.

Survivors include his daughter, Judy A. (Harold) Schinbeckler of Churubusco; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Blanche M. Sible and son, Larry L. Sible.

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One man is in fair condition after rolling his van Sunday evening on U.S. 33 near the Noble/Whitley County line.

Police and fire/rescue units arrived to find a full sized van rolled onto it’s side with the driver trapped inside.

Fire department personnel had to use the jaws of life to cut the roof off and free the injured man. He was taken to an area hospital in fair condition.

The accident remains under investigation.

For our many out-of-staters or for those who live nearby who have not yet seen it – here’s a shot of the new Town Government Center at 530 South Main Street …

ID Photo # 4

Recognize this familiar Busco sight? If so, post your answer in the comment section below.

A different photo will be featured each week through Oct. 20. The first person who correctly identifies the photo will receive 10 points. The person with the most points at the end of the 12-week span will receive a $30 iTunes card.

So, if you know exactly what this is – hurry and be the first to comment!

Photo # 3 - Winner, Ashley Bratten; Top of the K & K Video & Book Store on Main Street.

Photo # 2 - Won by Amanda. Bottom of Welcome to Churubusco Sign on U.S. 33.

Week 1 Photo - Won by Jennifer. Churubusco Community Child Care bus.

Three New Tech High Schools are set to open this month (August) in Northeast Indiana for the 2010-2011 school year. They will join New Tech Academy (previously Wayne @ New Tech) in Allen County to make a total of four New Tech High Schools now open in the region. The three schools opening this month are Viking New Tech (Huntington, IN), Lakeland’s Leading EDGE (LaGrange, IN), and Adams Central Jet Tech (Monroe, IN).

One additional New Tech-Eagle Tech Academy in Columbia City-also plans to open for the 2011-2012 school year. With the addition of this school, Northeast Indiana will officially have five New Techs-making it the largest concentration of New Tech High Schools in the country.

Since the first New Tech High School was created in Napa, California, in 1996, over 60 New Tech schools have sprung up across the United States. New Tech is a high school where subjects are integrated and all teaching is done in a project-based learning (PBL) format. New Tech High Schools meet or exceed state standards and have an intense focus on developing students’ 21st century skills like oral and written communication, critical thinking, work ethic, collaboration, problem solving, creativity and presentation skills. New Techs may partner with a traditional high school, operate separately in their own building, or become a district’s only high school. New Techs have their own principals, teachers, classrooms and schedule – and the way the students learn is unlike any traditional high school in the region.

In Northeast Indiana, New Tech High Schools have a particular focus on teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while still offering many electives, athletics and advanced placement courses.

“We at the Talent Initiative champion the New Tech model because of its progressive, project-based learning methodologies and emphasis on the 21st century skills that employers in Northeast Indiana are looking for,” said Leonard Helfrich, director of the Talent Initiative, which partially funded the New Tech High Schools. “We are excited about the New Techs succeeding in our region as the model directly aligns with our efforts to promote and further STEM curriculum and STEM-focused careers in Northeast Indiana.”

The first new New Tech to open for the 2010-2011 school year is Viking New Tech in Huntington. Viking New Tech will be located within Huntington North High School building with opening day set for August 12, 2010.

“At Viking New Tech we are excited about the opportunity to bring New Tech to our students and community. Being a small learning community within Huntington North High School, we are able to provide students a choice in their education. We are grateful to our local business leaders who support our efforts. Viking New Tech will provide students with 21st century skills that our local and regional employers value. Without the financial support of the Talent Initiative this opportunity would not be possible for the students of Huntington County,” said Kelly Renier, Director of Viking New Tech.

Opening day for Lakeland’s Leading EDGE is set for August 26, 2010. Lakeland’s New Tech High School will evolve to become a full conversion school. Leading EDGE will start with freshman and sophomore classes in 2010-2011.

“Lakeland High School is excited to offer cutting edge teaching methods and technology in the heart of LaGrange County. Leading EDGE will engage, develop, grow, and help our students excel at Lakeland and prepare them for a world demanding entrepreneurial innovators. Our students will have the edge in any career path they choose,” said Eva Merkel, Director of Leading EDGE.

Adams Central Jet Tech is a full conversion of Adams Central High School located in Monroe, IN and opening day is scheduled for August 16, 2010.

“This will be a fun and exciting year. A year that will stretch our staff to re-think why and how we teach. It will also be a year that changes the way the students will learn and perform in class. For the first time in their school lives, they will be learning and utilizing skills that are used every day in the business world. These skills will give the students an advantage in college and in the work force,” Sean McConnell, Adams Central Jet Tech Director.

New Tech Academy (within Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, IN) will open for its second year as a New Tech High School on August 23, 2010.

“New Tech Academy is again leading the charge in Northeast Indiana as it opens for its second year as a New Tech High School. After a busy summer of construction, training new staff in project-based learning, and putting together the last pieces of a new recording studio, we are excited to greet our 21st Century learners!” said Liz Bryan, Director of New Tech Academy.

After a dominating performance against the Fremont Eagles last week, the ‘Busco Eagles looked to carry that momentum into Friday night’s game at Central Noble. It didn’t take long for this impressive team to get into gear and start scoring.

Kyle Monk started the scoring frenzy with a 15 yard quarterback keeper and just minutes later Kyle Matthewson ran for 61 yards making the score 13-0 with 6:58 left in the first quarter.

Five minutes later Monk hooked up with Matthewson on a pass that went for 20 yards and a touchdown.

At the 11:39 mark in the 2nd quarter Matthewson ran for 46 yards and 10 minutes later Monk ran for 43 yards just before the end of the half to make it 31-0 going into the locker room.

The Eagles continued their dominance in the second-half with a 55 yard 4-play drive, and a brutal hit by Monk on one of the Cougar’s defenders on a somewhat botched play by the Eagles.

The Cougar’s did manage to score late in the 4th quarter making it 44-7 for the final score.

VIRGINIA E. “GINNY” LANTZ, 88, of Fort Wayne, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at her residence.

She was born in Roanoke, Ind. All the grandchildren will greatly miss “Grandma Cookie.” Ginny was loved by her family and friends.

Surviving are her son, DeWayne E. (Carol) Trim of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Douglas E. (Michelle) Trim of Churubusco and DeChelle (Donald) Rice of Fort Wayne;five great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Smithson of Fort Wayne. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lantz; son, Larry Trim; brothers, Richard, Billie, Jesse and Kenneth Fulmer; sisters, Elvie Ummel, Lucille Joseph, Velma Mills, Dottie Fulmer and Evelyn Fulmer.

Service is 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior to service. Visitation also from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial in Lindenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice or American Diabetes Association.

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (August, 2010) The Churubusco United Methodist Church, 750 N. Main St., is hosting a rummage sale Thursday, Aug. 26, and Friday, Aug. 27, from 9-5 and on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. until noon. A bake sale will be held on Thursday only.

South Whitley, IN: August, 2010 – Ron and Sharon Frazier, owners of River City Campground (6220 South 850 West, South Whitley, IN 46787) are hosting the 29^th year of their fun-filled Telethon event!  MDA of Northeast Indiana is very grateful for the continued help and support of the River City Campground!!!

The event-filled weekend kicks off August 27^th with an antique motor scooter show.  Friday night is the Gospel Jam and the start of the Amish bake sale.  Saturday begins at 10am with a benefit Auction.  ITEMS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR THE AUCTION—CONTACT RON AND SHARON AT 260-723-4444 TO DONATE. Saturday at 2:30pm is the Antique Scooter Fun Ride; 7pm Concert with Tammy Jones Robinette for only a $4 donation.  Sunday begins with Chapel Service at 10am featuring special music; lunch at noon by Ladies of River City Campground; 2pm Hee-Haw Variety show and One Accord for only $5!

Funds raised through the River City Campground Telethon events are critical to MDA’s provision of services to over 550 individuals living with neuromuscular disease in Northeast Indiana.  MDA of Northeast Indiana provides:

• Annual week long summer camp @ Camp Potawotami for youngsters with muscular dystrophy
• The local MDA clinic at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne
• Repair & loan of durable medical equipment
• Support groups and seminars
• Resources for medical research to continue MDA’s lifesaving mission for treatments and cures

MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. MDA maintains some 230 clinics nationwide, including a local clinic at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  For more information regarding the Fort Wayne Homerun Lock-Up, contact the Northeast Indiana MDA Office at (260) 486.6698 or via e-mail at astoneburner@mdausa.org.

MDA was the first nonprofit organization honored with the American Medical Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award “for significant and lasting contribution to the health and welfare of humanity.”  MDA is dedicated to the eradication of muscular dystrophies, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease), myasthenia gravis, spinal muscular atrophies, Friedreich’s ataxia and a host of other neuromuscular diseases.  For more information on MDA, visit www.mda.org .

FORT WAYNE, IN. (August 12. 2010) – The League for the Blind and Disabled is pleased to announce a community-wide party August 28. The Block party at 5821 South Anthony Blvd. will include food, games, zoo animals, science experiments, Mad Ant, wheel chair basketball, a blood drive, crafts, bingo, clowns, a talent show, snow cones, face painting, cotton candy, and much more!

 The day will begin with a fundraiser for Community Harvest Food Bank; a Pancake Breakfast from 9am-noon hosted by Fort Wayne Central Lions Club. Pancakes with sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee will be served. The cost is a goodwill donation or non-perishable food items.

 A Red Cross blood drive will begin at noon. To schedule a time, contact Diana at The League 441-0551 X 118.

 At 1:00pm the block party begins featuring a hotdog lunch, Science Central demonstrations at 1:30pm and 2:30pm, a wheelchair basketball scrimmage featuring the Turnstone Flyers vs. Mad Ant and his team of volunteers at 3:00pm, school supplies given out to the first 300 school aged children in need, the Zoo Mobile at 4:00pm, and much, much more!

 Parking is available at the Anthony Medical Building at the corner of Anthony Blvd and Paulding Road. The League for the Blind and Disabled and Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana would like to thank the following businesses and organizations for their sponsorship: Scott’s, Science Central, Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation, John Henry Specialty, Fifth Third Bank, MLK Montessori School, Walmart, Mad Ants, Turnstone, South Side Business Group, American Red Cross, Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, Fort Wayne Central Lions Club, Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Kroger, Kiwanis International, and PNC.

 For more information contact Diana at The League 441-0551 X 118.

CHURUBUSCO, Ind. (Aug. 24, 2010) — Saturday, August 28, the New Era Show Choir members and boosters will be hosting a car wash at Egolf’s IGA on South Main Street in Churubusco.

The car wash will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cars will be washed and dried by members of New Era during this time at no charge, although free will donations will be accepted.

All proceeds from this event will be used to help offset the costs of New Era’s upcoming trip to Orlando, Florida in March, 2011, to compete in the FAME national show choir competition.

Here’s a chance to help the New Era Show Choir and drive away in a clean, shiny car at the same time!

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(August 24, 2010) — According to an article in this morning’s Journal Gazette by reporter Holly Abrams, a veteran Indiana State Police trooper resigned Friday after being questioned in an internal investigation.

The pending investigation pertains to deferral checks missing from the 31-year-veteran trooper’s post, a state police spokesman said Monday.

Dallard Tackett, 58, a lieutenant, was commander of the state police post along the Indiana Toll Road in Elkhart County, according to Abrams’ story.  The Toll Road post oversees the seven counties along the northern border of the state, including LaGrange and Steuben.

State police employees noticed missing deferral checks Thursday, prompting an investigation … For the rest of this story, go to the Journal Gazette …

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Whitley County Sheriff Mark Hodges and Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcus Gatton successfully completed “The Business of Public Safety” series at the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana.

This series was hosted by the High Performance Government Network and designed to provide Northeast Indiana public safety leaders with a forum to learn new skills and tools, share their best practices, and collaborate with their peers.

“Whitley County will benefit from Sheriff Hodges’s and Chief Deputy Sheriff Gatton’s commitment to learning and sharing operational best practices with other public safety leaders,” said Bernie Beier, Director of the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana. “As a region, we must continue to become safer by collaborating and sharing.”

“The Business of Public Safety” series provided public safety and elected leaders from across Northeast Indiana with an overview of private sector tools and lessons learned to improve operational performance of their departments. Speakers at the series included Dr. Frank Straub, Director of the Indianapolis Public Safety Department; Neil Moore, Executive Director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute; Jim Greeson, Indiana State Fire Marshall; and Chet Epperson, Police Chief for Rockford, Illinois.

This is part of an ongoing “Public Safety Executive Leadership Series” for Northeast Indiana public safety leaders hosted by the Public Safety Academy of Northeast Indiana and the High Performance Government Network. More information is available at www.hpgnetwork.com.