COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (August 24, 2010) – Breyden Products, Inc. announced today that the company has acquired the Electronics Division of Pennsylvania-based Gudebrod, Inc., which will be incorporated into Breyden Products’ Columbia City, Indiana operations.

“This acquisition enhances our company’s position as the largest supplier of lacing tapes, cords, and braider yarns for the wire harnessing industry,” said Breyden Products Vice President of Sales Mike Zuber, “We look forward to serving an expanded customer base with a continued focus on product quality and customer service.”

Breyden Products manufactures military specification lacing tapes, twines, yarns and cords, commercial grade lacing and tying materials, and sleevings used in the aerospace and wire harnessing industries. The company also manufactures braided or twisted tapes, cords and twines utilized in the electric motor industry for lacing stators.

In 2009, the company expanded its facility at 71 Radio Road to add a shipping & receiving area, purchased new equipment to increase company capabilities, and added one new fulltime employee. Additional investment and job creation to support the Gudebrod Electronics Division purchase have not been finalized.

“On behalf of Columbia City, congratulations to the owners and employees of Breyden Products on their continued growth and success,” said Columbia City Mayor Jim Fleck, “The City and the EDC will continue to work with companies like Breyden Products to encourage their investment in our community.”

The Whitley County EDC will continue to work with local and state partners to identify opportunities to support Breyden Products’ business development goals.

About Breyden Products, Inc.

Breyden Products moved to Columbia City in 2004 from the High Desert region near Los Angeles, California. The company manufactures lacing tapes, twines, and cords for military customers; a variety of commercial grade lacing and tying materials; a range of sleevings and braiding yarns for aerospace and wire-harnessing customers; and braided or twisted tapes, cords, and twines used in the electric motor industry. For more information about Breyden Products, please visit: www.breydenproducts.com

About Whitley County EDC

The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the lead economic development agency in Whitley County, Indiana. The EDC works closely with local, regional, and state partners to support our industry clients’ growth and success. Our mission is to implement a unified economic development effort and to expand employment and business opportunities for the benefit of the people of Whitley County by developing and maintaining cooperation of all individuals, groups, and organizations within the county. The Whitley County EDC was established in 1992 and represents Whitley County, Columbia City, and the Towns of Churubusco, Larwill, and South Whitley. For more information about the EDC, visit www.whitleyedc.com.

COLUMBIA CITY, Indiana (August 18, 2010) — This Saturday – August 21 – Go Cats Go will be in Columbia City at the Advance Auto store on north Main Street from 11 – 2 p.m., answering questions about their spay-neuter transport service and having some of their cats available for adoption. Visitors will also get to meet some of the Whitley County Humane Shelter cats who are looking for homes at this adoption event.

It is probably a combination of the economy, the time of year, and the sad fact that not nearly enough people in our community have spayed or neutered their cats, according to Humane Shelter officials, but the shelter is FULL of adorable cats and kittens right now. Nearly all of the adult cats have been spayed or neutered, and there is a good selection of cats who also have been declawed.

Because there are some very dedicated volunteers who visit the shelter and play with the cats, most of the cats are friendly, playful, and used to being handled. There are cats of many sizes, shapes, colors, and hair lengths – from shiny black shorthairs to mostly white longhairs. The ages of the felines range from 5 weeks to 12 years. Some of the cats are very active and playful (like Sooty or Harry), and some just want to be quiet lap cats. But most are in between – playful when the mood strikes them – racing around the room and chasing the laser pointer, then willing to curl up on your lap when they’re tuckered out from all the playing. All of them need good homes, so please come in and meet them today, so that you can choose the perfect cat for your home and family. The shelter staff is doing its best to care for the cats and to help them find good homes, but they need your help. Please consider adopting a cat or kitten or two.

If you already have cats, shelter volunteers urge you to please get them spayed or neutered. Cats who have been spayed or neutered make much better pets. The females are much easier to live with: they don’t caterwaul or do the little “cat in heat” dance, and most important, they don’t get pregnant and add to the feline overpopulation problem. Male cats are better off neutered, too: the litter box is much less pungent and the cat is much less inclined to fight (which can lead to injuries and disease), and neutered males are less inclined to “spray”.

If cost is a concern, when thinking about spay/neuter surgery, there are low-cost options available in the area. One of these is Go Cats Go – a transport service operating out of Fort Wayne on the second Monday of each month.

It works like this: cat owners make an appointment with Go Cats Go ahead of time and make arrangements to bring their cat(s) to them in Fort Wayne (early Monday morning on the day of the transport – or Sunday evening for an additional $3 per cat). The Go Cats Go transport service then takes the cat(s) to the Hamilton County low-cost spay/neuter clinic.That evening, Go Cats Go notifies the cat owners when the transport is about an hour from Fort Wayne, so the owners can simply pick up their “fixed” cat.

Prices are $35 for male cats and $40 for females (+$20 if the cat is pregnant). Barn cats may be eligible to be spayed/neutered for a reduced fee.

More information is available at http://gocatsgo.org/ To make reservations, call 260-484-5292.

Here are some of the Shelter’s charmers:

COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (August 2, 2010) – Columbia City Mayor Jim Fleck, Peak Performance Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy (Peak Performance) owner Sean White and other community leaders gathered today for a groundbreaking ceremony at the company’s new Columbia City location.

“This building project is something I have looked forward to for a number of years,” said Peak Performance owner Sean White, “I am excited about the opportunity to work with Columbia City and the Whitley County EDC to grow Peak Performance at this new location.”

The new building will allow the company to expand its physical therapy practice and offer additional wellness and fitness programs within the community. The 6,000 SF, two-story facility will also include leasable office space for other medical related businesses, which may attract new medical practices to Columbia City.

“I am pleased to see Peak Performance investing and creating jobs in our community,” said Columbia City Mayor Jim Fleck, “It’s a great day when we join a local entrepreneur like Sean White to celebrate the expansion of his business.”

Peak Performance now has five fulltime employees (including four fulltime therapists) at its Columbia City location and plans to add two additional employees at the new facility. Peak Performance also has a Warsaw office. Earlier this summer, the Columbia City Common Council approved ten-year tax abatement to phase-in new property taxes associated with the project.

Project partners include architect Mike Christoffersen, builder Mike Todoran, First Source Bank, and the Community Development Corporation of Northeast Indiana.

Article Contributed

Tommy Mitchell, M.D., of Answers in Genesis, will speak at Blue River Church of the Brethren, 3040 E 700 North, Columbia City, on August 15-16, 2010.

Tommy, a speaker with Answers in Genesis since mid-2005, has spoken to thousands of adults, youth, and children in a variety of settings, clearly communicating reasons to trust the Bible and the Creator Christ who wrote it. He has written articles for AiG’s website and other publications, and he was the featured speaker during Answers in Genesis’ relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina, resulting in a Telly award-winning DVD, A God of Suffering?

As a scientist, physician, and father, Dr. Mitchell has a burden to provide solid answers from the Bible to equip people to stand in the face of personal tragedy and popular evolutionary misinformation. Using communication skills developed over many years of medical practice, he is able to connect with people at all educational levels and unveil the truth that can change their lives.

Dr. Mitchell graduated with a BA with highest honors from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1980, with a major in Cell Biology and a minor in Biochemistry. For his superior scholarship during his undergraduate study, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa Society (the oldest and one of the most-respected honor societies in America). Dr. Mitchell subsequently attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in Nashville, where he received his medical degree in 1984.

Dr. Mitchell completed his residency at Vanderbilt University Affiliated Hospitals in 1987. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine. In 1991, he was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.). Tommy had a thriving medical practice in his hometown of Gallatin, Tennessee, for 20 years, but, in late 2006, he withdrew from medical practice to pursue creation ministry full time.

The tentative schedule is:

Sunday, August 15

9 a.m. Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?

10 a.m. Why Genesis Matters

7 p.m. Noahs Ark and the Global Flood

Monday, August 16

7 p.m. Jurassic Prank: A Dinosaur Tale

Blue River Church of the Brethren is located on the Noble-Whitley County Line Road, 2 miles west of U.S. 33 and 1.5 miles east of State Road 9. For more information, call 260-691-2605, or see the church’s website at www.blueriverchurch.org.

T. Mitchell

The featured guest speaker will be Tommy Mitchell, M.D., author of Answers in Genesis since mid-2005, who has spoken to thousands of adults, youth, and children in a variety of settings. Books and resources from Answers in Genesis will be available.

Sunday, August 15

9 a.m. – Why Can’t a Day Mean a Day?

10 a.m. – Why Genesis Matters

7 p.m. – Noah’s Ark and the Global Flood

Monday, August 16

7 p.m. -  Jurassic Prank: A Dinosaur Tale

Blue River Church of the Brethren is located on the Noble-Whitley County Line Road, 2 miles west of U.S. 33 and 1.5 miles east of State Road 9. Pastor Craig Alan Myers has invited the community to attend this special event. Childcare will be provided up through age 5.

For more information, call 260-691-2605, or visit the church’s Web site at www.blueriverchurch.org.

WCARC Club meetings will be held at 7:00pm on the second Thursday each month in the board meeting room of the Parkview Whitley Hospital, 353 North Oak street – Columbia City, Indiana.

The next meeting of the WCARC, Inc. will be held August 12, 2010 starting at 7:00 PM. The August program will outline an easy to build VHF/UHF portable/emergency antenna.

 For further information on upcoming Whitley County Amateur Radio Club, Inc. activities check out our web site at www.wcarc.org. Or contact Roger McEntarfer / N9QCL via email at n9qcl@arrl.net.

Adult Department

 CC Tatter Tots

Mondays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 5:30 PM

Learn to create beautiful lace patterns using the needle technique. $13 fee for first time participation only, subsequent classes are free. Registration is required.

 Chloe’s Sewing Circle

Wednesday, August 4 at 2 PM

Work on your own project or begin a Prairie Point Pillow. Bring your own pillow supplies or get a kit from Chloe for $10.00. Registration is required.

 Learn How to Paint in 30 Minutes

Thursday, August 5 at 9 AM, 1 PM or 6 PM

This month’s creation is a Moonlight Silhouette in acrylics. There is a sample on display at the library. The $10.00 fee includes all materials and the canvas without the frame. Registration is required.

 Writers’ Book Discussion

Thursday, August 12 at 6 PM

The selection for the month of August is “Hooked” by Les Edgerton. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Summer Sounds of the City

Saturday, August 14 at 6 PM

Tonight’s performance at the Gazebo on the Courthouse Square is by the Blue River Big Band. All concerts begin at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Friends of Peabody Public Library. In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled. This is a FREE program, presented by Peabody Public Library and sponsored by the Whitley County Community Foundation.

 Modern/Classics Book Club

Tuesday August 17 at Noon

The selection for the month of August is “No! I Don’t Want to Join a Bookclub” by Virginia Ironside. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Dark City Movie Night

Saturday, August 21 at 7 PM

“Strangers on a Train”, starring Robert Walker and Farley Granger, is an Alfred Hitchcock suspense thriller. Refreshments will be available. This is a FREE program.

 Summer Sounds of the City

Saturday, August 28 at 6 PM

Tonight’s performance at the Gazebo on the Courthouse Square is by Dan Heath & the Paradise Band. All concerts begin at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be available courtesy of the Friends of Peabody Public Library. In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled. This is a FREE program, presented by Peabody Public Library and sponsored by the Whitley County Community Foundation.

 Best Seller Readers Book Club

Monday August 30 at 6 PM

This month’s selection is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Juliet Ashton. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Best Seller Readers Book Club

Tuesday, August 31 Noon

This month’s selection is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Juliet Ashton. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 August Events for Young Adults

 Joni Walker’s Art Camp – This week long camp is geared toward children getting ready to enter 2nd grade and up and young adults. Learn drawing techniques from local artist, Joni Walker, as you explore the library’s wetland. Registration requested. A $15 fee will offset the cost of supplies. A sketchbook will be provided for each student. Sign up for Joni’s art camp at the circulation desk.

Cre8tive Kids Art – Wednesday, August 11 at 4:00 PM for grades 6th thru 12th. Get ready for the start of the new school year by creating a beaded lanyard to wear you school ID on. Sign-up requested. Limit of 20 students.

Karaoke Challenge – Thursday, August 12 at 5:00 PM for grades 6th and up. So you think you can sing? Join the Library staff as we sing Karaoke with the Playstation 2.

Craft Saturday – – Make a “Cash Cow” bank. Saturday, August 14 anytime between 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

Teen Game Night – Pictionary / Charades – August 19 at 5:00 PM for grades 6th and up. Bring a friend or two and challenge other young adults to see who is the best drawer or best guesser. Food provided! Sign-up requested.

Teen Café Club –Writer’s Group and Book Discussion – Wednesday, August 25 at 5:00 PM. Bring your writing materials and good book to discuss.

Show Me the Movies! “Alice in Wonderland” – Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. This movie is rated PG.

 August 2010 Children’s Events From the Peabody Public Library

 Joni Walker Summer Art Camp – . This week long camp is geared toward children getting ready to enter 2nd grade and up and young adults. Learn drawing techniques from local artist, Joni Walker, as you explore the library’s wetland. Registration requested. A $15 fee will offset the cost of supplies. A sketchbook will be provided for each student. Sign up for Joni’s art camp at the circulation desk.

 Cre8tive Kids Art – Decorate a canvas pencil case with fabric markers for back to school. Wednesday, August 11, K-2nd grade at 2:00 PM and 3rd-5th grade at 3:00 PM. Limit of 20 per class. Sign-up in the Children’s Department.

 Craft Saturday – Make a “Cash Cow” bank. Saturday, August 14 anytime between 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM.

 Joni Walker Art Classes – Thursday August 26 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.

FastTrac New Ventures course, business incubation program managers Sharon Sallot and Scot Goskowicz will lead another eleven-week New Ventures program beginning in September 2010.

FastTrac is a practical, hands-on business development program designed to help entrepreneur’s fine tune the skills needed to create, manage, and grow a successful business. FastTrac participants don’t just learn about business, they live it! They work on their own business ideas or ventures throughout the program – moving their ventures to reality or new levels of growth.

What: FastTrac New Ventures

When: 6:00 – 9:00PM on Tuesdays Beginning September 7, 2010

Where: Whitley County EDC 220 W Van Buren Street, Suite 102 Columbia City, IN

Participants in a FastTrac® program learn to operate their businesses effectively through a certified Kauffman Foundation business planning program using sources of information, and to make decisions based on trust and competence. In this learning -focused environment, participants will:

• Fine tune skills to create and/ or grow a successful business

• Learn from experienced entrepreneur facilitators, business coaches, guest speakers and peers

• Transfer knowledge in a peer-to-peer environment

• Expand their network of community resources

• Work ON their business, not IN it

• Receive continual feedback from experienced entrepreneurs

• Learn a business development and planning process they can use as a tool for the ongoing development of their business

The Whitley County EDC sponsors a services-based business incubation program that now serves twelve client companies from throughout Whitley County. An earlier FastTrac New Ventures course attracted thirteen participants ranging from pre-startup “discovery” stage entrepreneurs to “acceleration” stage growth companies.

The Humane Society of Whitley County will be holding the 1st Annual Canine Carnival Saturday, August 7 from 12 – 6 p.m. at the Mizpah Shrine Grounds (1 mile north of U.S. 30 on St. Rd. 9).

This event is great for dog lovers and dog owners! Bring your dog and enjoy a fun day of events!

Events that will be going on all day include:

• Microchipping
• Personalized bandanas
• Personalized dog tags
• Moonwalk
• Facepainting
• CMoore’s Photography
• Dog wash
• Clay paw prints
• Dog clothes

The schedule of special events is as follows:

1:00 Officer Pitinger & Striker Demo

1:00 – 3:00 Charicuture sketches

2:00 Dog contests

2:00 – 4:00 Balloon clown

3:00 Cornhole tournament starts

3:00 Therapy Dog Demo

3:00 Agility Dog Demo

The band “J Taylors” will also be playing from 1:00 – 3:00 and “Wild Country” will be playing from 3:00 – 6:00. Food and drink will be provided.

Dog contests include:

• Best costume
• Cutest pet
• Ugliest pet
• Pet owner look alike
• Most unique trick (1st 15 to register receive a free doggie goodie bag!)
• Canine car contest (Dress your dog like a car and get gas $ !)

Click here to view  the flyer!

COLUMBIA CITY (July 26, 2010) – The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) announced today that aerospace and defense industry veteran Bruce Stach is now overseeing the organization’s small business and entrepreneurship initiatives.

“Over the past two years, we have established a strong foundation to support entrepreneurs in Whitley County,” said EDC president Alan Tio, “With Bruce’s guidance we aim to further enhance our capabilities to work with startup and growth oriented companies.”

Stach joins the EDC’s small businesses team that also includes business incubation program managers Sharon Sallot, owner of Sallot Ventures, and Scot Goskowicz, business advisor with the Indiana Small Business Development Center. Sallot and Goskowicz now manage a business incubation program that serves twelve client companies from throughout Whitley County and will soon launch their second FastTrac New Ventures business planning workshop.

“The EDC’s business incubation program provides resources for new and emerging businesses to find success in Whitley County,” said Stach, “We are exceeding our initial goals for the incubation program and are now looking toward serving additional clients at different stages of their entrepreneurial development.”

Stach has been involved in Whitley County’s business incubation program since its inception, most recently serving on the advisory board. He is the owner of Columbia City-based Sigma Systems Development LLC and was previously Director of Business Development at ITT Aerospace/Communications division in Fort Wayne.

The EDC will continue to sponsor the business incubation program and in 2011 will launch pre-startup “discovery” and second-stage “acceleration” programs. The business incubation program is supported by a Rural Capacity Grant from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, matching funds from the Whitley County Community Foundation and the Northeast Indiana Fund, and in-kind contributions from the EDC. The Whitley County EDC is partnering with the Whitley County Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Small Business Development Center to sponsor this countywide program.

The Whitley County Family YMCA will be holding an information meeting for the 2010-2011 dance season Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m.

The meeting will be to introduce the new instructor, give an overview of the program, describe dance types offered and to answer any questions.

 Steven Kuhn, Sports and Aquatics Director, can be contacted at 244-9622 to answer any questions prior to the meeting.

Two Whitley County W5YI Amateur Radio test sessions will be held the last Saturday of July and October. The next test session will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9-11 a.m. at the Columbia City Eagles Lodge, 306 W. Van Buren St., Columbia City, Ind.

For additional WCARC Inc information visit the WCAR Web site at www.wcarc.org or contact Roger McEntarfer via email at n9qcl@arrl.net or via phone at 260-503-9008.

From Dottie Cole with our partner in the Whitley News Network, Talk of the Town (photo by Jennifer Zartman Romano)

As part of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, Whitley County Habitat for Humanity and a crew of women volunteers and sponsors will break ground at 608 Ellsworth, Columbia City, on August 6 at 10 a.m.

The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking and join in the celebration of Whitley County’s first Women Build project, which will bring together more than 150 local women to construct a home for a family in need.

For more information on participating in the Women Build project, send an email to womenbuild@habitatwhitley.org or call (260) 568-3870.

To read the full article from Talk of the Town, click here.

Two Farmers and a Fork

By Debbie and Chuck Zumbrun

On a Saturday morning when it’s still cool but promising to get hot, there’s nothing better to do than to visit a local farmers market.  We have one just down Highway 205 in Columbia City.

Farmers Market Scene

The Columbia City Farmers Market runs every Saturday 8 til noon from May through October.  It occupies the west and south sides of the Courthouse Square in the heart of Columbia City. This Saturday there were about 25 vendors set up, selling not only produce, but also herbs, baked goods, jam and jellies, honey, soap, and even whole chickens.

Today’s offering of fruits and vegetables included blueberries, zucchini, turnips, kohlrabi, cabbages, cucumbers, green beans, greens, beets, basil, corn, tomatoes, muskmelons, onions, potatoes, garlic, and peaches.

Beets and More

Kohlrabi

Fresh Lettuce

Almost all the produce looked newly picked and fresh and tasty. Even the beets looked so good we were tempted to buy some, even though they are Chuck’s least favorite food in the entire world.

We did buy a muskmelon, tomatoes, and sweet corn.

Our Haul

After buying our produce we stashed it in the car and went back to take some pictures and talk with some of the vendors. When we got back to the car it was filled with the aroma of ripe muskmelon. Forget buying air fresheners, just put a ripe muskmelon in your car if you want it to smell heavenly!

You don’t need recipes when dealing with this sort of fresh garden goodness. The simpler the better to let the produce shine. We’ll be having corn on the cob, boiled a few minutes then eaten with butter, salt and lots of black pepper. We’re going to use the tomatoes in classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches. The tomatoes are hothouse tomatoes.  While ripe and fresh, they’re not going to be bursting with that outdoor vine-ripened flavor so that you’d want to eat them sliced on their own. Slices of muskmelon for dessert finish out our “celebrate summer in Indiana” meal.

Produce from a farmers market probably isn’t going to be as good as what you grow in your own garden, but it is worlds better than what you can buy at the grocery store. The produce usually travels shorter distances, allowing for longer ripening before picking.  Talk to the vendors to find out how the produce was grown, and where it came from.  Go to the market regularly so that you become familiar with specific vendors and their wares.  Spending a little extra time and effort to get produce at a farmers market will pay you back with some good and healthy eating!

Some local residents enjoyed a day in the park with their pets and visiting with members from the Whitley County Animal Shelter at the Paws in the Park fundraiser event held Saturday.

Paws in the Park organizer, Danielle Hartmann (left) and fellow residents enjoyed a day of fun at the park with their pets. Joey, the adorable and incredibly playful kitten seen in the picture, visited from the Whitley County Animal Shelter and is available for adoption.

A silent auction was held to raise money for the shelter and Humane Society of Whitley County t-shirts, tote bags, and other merchandise were available to purchase with all proceeds going to the shelter. Donations were also accepted.

Sutton is one of the many loving animals available for adoption at the Whitley County Animal Shelter.

Paws in the Park raised about $250 this year and the organizers may make the event into an annual one, hopefully raising more and more each year as well as increasing awareness of the shelter and the needs of animals.

It often may be forgotten that the Whitley County Animal Shelter represents and serves Churubusco due to its location in Columbia City, but they want to remain active in the Busco community and hope residents of Busco will remember them when looking for a pet.

There are many great animals waiting for good homes at the shelter. The shelter currently is holding a sale on their senior cats so if you are looking for an older cat, head on down to the shelter and meet some of the great cats they have up for adoption.

Princess enjoyed wrestling and playing with fellow shelter dog Suzy. Both are available for adoption.

Perhaps you are an animal lover who is unable to adopt a pet for some reason–already have one (or many), significant other who is not receptive to the idea, etc.– the shelter is always looking for volunteers to work at the shelter. Volunteer orientation is held at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. You could also donate materials the shelter needs to function. The following are items that may be donated:

Pet Food

Canned cat food (any variety)

Canned dog food (Pedigree, Iams, Alpo)

Dog biscuits

Rawhide chews (medium size)

Cat treats (crunchy or moist, any variety)

Cleaning Supplies

Paper towels

Hand sanitizer

Laundry soap (high efficiency)

Bleach

Joy dish soap

Utility Supplies

Water buckets (stainless steel, 4 qt.)

Deck brushes (10-inch, no handles)

Mop handles (for dreadlock type mops)

Garbage bags (30 gallon size)

Tall kitchen trash bags (13 gallon size)

Toilet Paper

Batteries (AA, AAA, or 9-volt)

Toys and Other Pet Needs

Cat toys (all kinds but no strings or parts that can be accidentally swallowed)

Dog toys (balls, chew toys but no stuffed toys)

Dog leashes (1 to 1 1/2 inches thick x 6 feet long)

Kitty litter (clay, not scoopable)

Office Supplies

Copy paper

Ink pens

Manila file folders (letter-size, tri-cut)

Dry erase markers

Ink for HP Printer (Office Jet Pro K850, HP 10 Black and HP 11 Colors)

Supplies can be taken directly to the shelter located at 950 S. Line Street, Columbia City, IN 46725.

Another way to help if you’re not in the market for a pet is to vote for the shelter in the Animal Rescue Site Shelter Challenge. The shelters with the most votes can win weekly prizes of $1,000 or grants of up to $20,000. You can vote once a day, every day! While at the site, you can also “Click to Give”. With the click of your mouse once every day you help provide supplies to animals in shelters all over the country! To “Click to Give”vote for the shelter follow the following directions:

• Go to www.theanimalrescuesite.com
• on the homepage, click the purple button that says “Click Here to Give–it’s FREE!”
• Then, click on the tab at the right hand side of the page that says “Shelter Challenge”
• Under “Search and Vote for a Shelter”, enter “Whitley” under the shelter name and Indiana for the state and click search. The shelter name will come up with a “vote” button next to it.
• Make sure to confirm your vote in the screen that follows.

For more information on the Whitley County Animal Shelter, visit their website at http://www.hswc.org/.

ADULT DEPARTMENT

 Sewing Flower

Wednesday, July 7 6PM

Learn how to hand sew a quilted flower. This flower will then be placed on top of a jar to hold one spool of thread. It will also be a handy spot for keeping needles and pins. Fee is $5. Registration is requested.

Tai Chi for Beginners

Wednesdays, July 7, 14 & 21 6PM

Nancy Zummack teaches the basics of this relaxing fitness regimen. Registration is requested. This is a FREE program.

 Learn How to Paint in 30 Minutes

Thursday, July 8 9AM, 1 PM, 6 PM

Acrylic paints, brushes, and instruction will be provided. Sign-up for one of the three sessions and pay $3.50 for the cost of the canvas at that time. An example of what you will be painting is on display at the library. Registration is requested.

Just the Facts Book Club

Thursday, July 8 6 PM

The selection for the month of July is “Water: the Fate of Our Most Precious Resource” by Marq de Villiers. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Rock Band for Grownups

Friday July 9 6-10 PM

Test your skills…

Any competition will be informal. Light refreshments will be provided. You must be at least 16 years old to participate. This is a FREE program.

 Dark City Movie Night

Saturday, July 12 7 PM

This month’s presentation is “Suddenly”, starring Frank Sinatra as a would-be presidential assassin. Popcorn and soda will be available. This is a FREE program.

 Sand Candles

Monday, July 12 2-3 PM

Come make an unique candle in a sand form. This class is for grades 9 through adults. Registration is requested, with class size limited to 20. This is a FREE program.

 CC Tatter Tots

Mondays July 12, 19 & 26 5:30 PM

Learn to create beautiful lace patterns using the needle technique. There is a $13.00 fee for first time participation only. Subsequent classes are free.

Registration is requested.

 Beach Movie Marathon

Wednesday, July 14 10AM – 6 PM

Various movies will be screened throughout the day including but not limited to “Beach Blanket Bingo”, “How to Stuff a Wild Bikini”, “Beach Party”,

“Bikini Beach”, and “Muscle Beach Party”. Popcorn will be available. This is a FREE program.

 Modern/Classics Book Club

Tuesday July 20 Noon

The selection for the month of July is ‘Kim’ by Rudyard Kipling. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Freshwater Aquariums

Wednesday, July 21 2 PM

Learn how to setup and maintain a fresh water aquarium. Presented by Michael Waite of PetSmart. This is a FREE program.

 Beading

Wednesday, July 21 2 PM & 6PM

Create a beautiful bracelet using freshwater pearls. Registration is required. Sign-up for the 2 PM class or the 6 PM class, but not both. This is a FREE class.

 Water: Our Most Precious Resource

Monday, July 26 2 PM

Topics of this program include Lake Health; River Watch on the Eel River; Unsafe Water Areas; Hypoxia & how our watershed area affects the Gulf of Mexico; Wetlands Issues; Well Water & Septic Systems. This is a FREE program.

 Best Seller Readers Book Club

Monday July 26 6 PM

The book selection for the month of July is “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Best Seller Readers Book Club

Tuesday, July 27 Noon

The book selection for the month of July is “The Last Song” by Nicholas Sparks. This group will be meeting at Brewha. Walk-ins are always welcome. This is a FREE program.

 Water? I’ll Take Mine Clean

Wednesday, July 28 6 PM

Learn about what is being done locally to establish and maintain a healthy water supply. This is a FREE program.

 July Events for Young Adults

Mark’s Ark – Mark presents a variety of animals in a hand-on, friendly presentation. Come say hi to Irwin the baby alligator. All ages are welcome. The show will be Monday, July 1 at 2:00 PM.

Cre8tive Kids Art – Wednesday, July 7 at 4:00 PM for grades 6th thru 12th. Following our Summer Reading theme, the tweens and teens will be painting canvas water bottle holders. Sign-up requested. Limit of 20 students.

Make Waves @ Your Library Craft Thursdays— Each Thursday during Summer Reading, we will have crafts available to do in the Children’s Department between the hours of 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. We will have a more advanced craft for 4th grade and up. All the crafts will follow our Summer Reading Theme of “Make Waves @ Your Library!”

Teen Game Night – Board Games Julye 8 at 5:00 PM. Bring a friend or two and challenge other young adults to your favorite board game. Sign-up requested.

Water Fun! – Wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and a change of clothes and be prepared to have some water fun! We will have races, test your water skills and even try a few water experiments. Friday, July 2 and 16 at 2:00 PM until 3:00 for 4th grade and up. Sign-up is requested.

Sand Candles – Using sand to create a unique mold, pour hot wax into the mold and out comes a one of a kind candle. This class is open to grades 5 through 8 at 10 AM and grades 9 and up at 2:00 PM. Sign-up is requested.

Teen Café Club – Writer’s group and book discussion. Tuesday, July 13 and 27 at 1:00 PM.

Show Me the Movies! – “2012”. Tuesday, July 20 at 6:00 PM. Refreshments will be served. This movie is rated PG13.

Gaming Challenge – Football! Join you friends in a football challenge on the X-Box 360. Friday, July 23 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Sign-up is requested.

July 2010 Children’s Events From the Peabody Public Library

 Summer Reading Club “Make a Splash – Read!” – Starting June 7 and continuing until July 30. Register for Summer Reading, report the minutes you have read each week and receive coupon prizes. Weekly drawing for a goodie bag of summer surprises.

 Splish Splash Story Time – Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 10:30 AM . Special guest readers will share some great stories related to the SRC theme “Make a Splash – Read!”

 Make a Splash Craft Thursday – Each Thursday, July 1, 8, 15,22 and 29, during Summer Reading , we will have crafts available to do in the Children’s Department between the hours of 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. There will be a simple craft for the younger kids and a more difficult craft for 4th grade and up. All the crafts will follow our Summer Reading Theme of “Make a Splash –Read!”

 Mark’s Ark – Mark presents a variety of animals in a hand-on, friendly presentation. Come say hi to Irwin the baby alligator. All ages are welcome. The show will be Monday, July 1 at 2:00 PM.

 Cre8tive Kids Art – Decorate a canvas water bottle holder with acrylic paint to keep your drink cool. Wednesday, July7, K-2nd grade at 2:00 PM, 3rd-5th grade at 3:00 PM and 6th grade and up at 4:00 PM. Limit of 20 per class. Sign-up in the Children’s Department.

 Water Fun! – Wear your bathing suit, bring a towel and a change of clothes and be prepared to have some water fun! We will have races, test your water skills and even try a few water experiments. Friday, June 2 and 16, 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM is preschool thru 3rd grade and 2:00 PM until 3:00 is for 4th grade and up. Sign-up is requested.

 Beach Movie Marathon – Wednesday, July 14 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM the Children’s department will be showing movies with the beach theme. Movies include “Finding Nemo” at 10:00 AM, “Lilo and Stitch” at 12:00 noon, “Free Wily” at 2:00 PM and “Little Mermaid” at 4:00 PM. We will be showing show clips of SpongeBob between the movies.

The Water Show – Are you ready to get wet? Wear you bathing suit and get wet as you learn about the amazing things you can do with water. All ages welcome. There will be a “dry zone” for those not wanting to get wet. Show starts at 2:00 PM.

 End of Summer Reading Luau – If you have participated in our Summer Reading Program, you are invited to our End of Summer Reading Luau. We will be serving hot dogs and chips, donated deserts and drinks. After eating, join us outside for games and prizes, face painting, tattoos, balloon animals and all kinds of fun. The party starts at 12 noon and will end at 3:00.

From our Whitley News Network partner, Talk of the Town:

(June 23, 2010) — Most of Churubusco seemed to escape the heavy damage reported in almost every surrounding community, including Columbia City, Albion, Auburn and Fort Wayne as storms pelted the area late last night.

Many cities and towns were without electricity for most of the night and the following morning.

On Goshen Road, in front of the Bowen Center and American Legion, the street was closed for hours after a windswept metal roof wrapped itself around telephone wires, downing the wires and the utility poles holding the wires.

Goshen Road was closed after the metal roof of a nearby building wrapped itself around telephone wires, downing several utility poles.

This building on Goshen Road lost most of its roof and sustained other damage from last night's storms.

These photos were taken at Franke Park the morning after the storm:

The following photos of damage in the Columbia City area are from our Whitley News Network partner, Talk of the Town:

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HUNTINGTON, IN—Huntington University’s EXCEL Adult Degree Programs will hold an information session from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, at the Columbia City site on 220 Frontage Road.

This free-of-charge event is open to anyone interested in the possibility of pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree. Tonya Horvath, admissions counselor, will be on hand to answer questions.

EXCEL offers evening and online classes tailored to the schedule of working adults. Onsite classes are held one night per week, one subject at a time. Classes last five to eight weeks and lead to an associate degree in organizational management or Christian ministry or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resource management, not-for-profit leadership or nursing.

EXCEL also offers the Gateway Program, giving adults the opportunity to take continuing education classes for personal enrichment or toward the completion of a college degree.

EXCEL classes are held in Huntington, Columbia City and Wabash and online.

For more information about the EXCEL program, log on to www.huntington.edu/EXCEL, e-mail excel@huntington.edu, or call (260) 359-4162 or (800) 600-4888.

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From our Whitley News Network partner, Talk of the Town

(Talk of the Town photo provided) The Eagle Glen Ladies League is once again planning their Memorial Golf Scramble. Above, the group is shown during their first fundraiser in 2008. The group raises funds to support the Whitley County Community Foundation’s Giving Circle for Women’s Health.

By Linda Hyndman

The Eagle Glen Monday Night Ladies League will paint the course pink with their third annual Memorial Golf Scramble, Sunday, June 27.   Men and women golfers are invited to play in “Swinging for Women’s Health” scramble held in memory of Sally Jo Cooper, Karen Behm and Betty Barrett who were avid golfers and participated in the Ladies League.

For more of this stroy, go to Talk of the Town …