Monroeville school survives cuts

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Nearly $4 million in cuts approved by the East Allen County Schools (EACS) Board of Education on Tuesday night will not effect Monroeville Elementary School. Not at this time, anyway.
The board voted unanimously not to close Monroeville Elementary. However, according to a story in this morning's edition of the Fort...

18 targeted in drug bust

Decatur Daily Democrat:

One of the largest anti-drug sweeps in years in Adams County, and three other Indiana counties, was conducted today, aimed at arresting 18 people on at least 42 combined charges of dealing in cocaine, marijuana, and prescription pain medicines....

Geneva officials cross fingers and hope for wastewater funding

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Geneva officials are still hoping to receive substantial grant money from the Office of Community and Rural Assistance (OCRA) toward improvement on their wastewater treatment plant.
Geneva Clerk/Treasurer Bill Warren said that the town’s grant writers have been grappling with OCRA for funding for what seems like a longer time than necessary. Part of the hold-up has been continual changes in grant requirements that have caused writers to spend laborious time changing paperwork.

(Non)-Shocking discovery

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A shocking — or, luckily, nonshocking — discovery was made recently on the front steps of the Adams County Courthouse.
At Monday's meeting of the county commissioners by Steve Krull, the county's supervisor of buildings and facilities, explained that when...

Clock tower work begins

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Berne Ready Mix poured concrete at the Berne Clock Tower site on Monday in preparation for the foundation that is expected to be poured on Thursday.

Slight dip in county jobless rate

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The unemployment rate in Adams County fell slightly in February, according to figures released Friday by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development....

Stories of hope 'blew us away'

Decatur Daily Democrat:

“The devastation was as bad as you hear reported, but the stories of hope are what blew us away.”
Those words from Dave Fox, a minister in The Bridge Community Church at Decatur and a member of the Adams Central Community ...

Geneva firefighters fitted with new safety equipment thanks to grant from FEMA

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Thanks to $160,000 from FEMA’s assistance firefighter’s grant, Geneva firemen have been outfitted with new safety equipment.
“This is something I am really glad to see,” said Geneva Clerk-Treasurer Bill Warren. “These guys go out there and put their lives on the line fighting fires; at the very least we can see that they have the most updated safety equipment.”...

Absentee voting starts April 5

Decatur Daily Democrat:

As the May 4 primary election nears, absentee voting will soon start at the Adams County Courthouse, county Clerk Gayla Reinhart said Thursday.
Applications for absentee voting ballots are being accepted by the clerk's office and absentee voting will start there on Monday, April 5. The...

Chambers team up for program

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Berne and Decatur Chambers of Commerce have joined forces to initiate the Adams County Advantage, a networking program open to all businesses located in or doing business in Adams County, it was announced Thursday.
The inaugural event will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19, at Monroe United Methodist Church. The goal is for business...

High-tech computers find way to Geneva Library

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Thanks to funds available from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, an entire new computer center has been built into the Adams County Public Library in Geneva.
Funding from the foundation has allowed the local library to purchase seven new computers, a new state of the art “hot spot” printer, and three new monitors for a children’s computer....

Light bulb savings doesn't work out

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Steve Krull, the county's buildings and facilities manager, reported to the county commissioners on Monday that 94 40-watt light bulbs were recently replaced by 94 one-watt LED bulbs in the chandeliers at the courthouse.
He said the old bulbs were replaced to save money, since the LED bulbs are supposed to last 30,000 hours each....

State Care concerns aired; Gerber back

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH) Chief Executive Officer Marvin L. Baird recently told the hospital's board of trustees that the hospital's Stat Care division, which provides care for non-emergency illnesses and injuries, saw 355 patients in February, which was down slightly from J...

Obituaries

Berne Tri-Weekly:

Ricky B. Cavinder
Ricky B. Cavinder, 57, a resident of rural Decatur, passed on to God’s loving kingdom on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Adams Memorial Hospital in Decatur.
He was born on May 24, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Horace “Bud” and Mary (Tracey) Cavinder. He was married on August 4, 1983 to Melanie L. Anspach.
He was known to many as “Rick the Junk Man,” and he hauled and worked with several construction crews and also worked at State Line Auto Parts for a couple of years.....

Marybelle Schwartz
Marybelle Schwartz, 89, a resident of Berne, died on Monday, March 22, 2010 at Swiss Village.
She was born on January 15, 1921, in Allen County, to George and Dove (Osborn) Snyder. She was married on March 24, 1940 to Harold Schwartz.
She was an active member of the Monroe United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years, was a M.Y.F. counselor, and was a part of the Builders Sunday School Class and United Methodist Women. She was a homemaker and secretary for Zurcher Tire in Monroe.....

Monroeville Elementary targeted?

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The move hasn't been recommended, but East Allen County Schools Superintendent Karyle Green told the EACS School Board on Tuesday that the board should “do its due diligence” by at least discussing the closure of Monroeville Elementary School.
Closing the Monroeville school, which opened in 1978, Green said, would save the district $742,000....

Absentee voting could be shifted

Decatur Daily Democrat:

During the April 5-May 1 period when absentee voting will occur in the first floor hallway of the Adams County Courthouse, the backup location for absentee voting will be a first-floor room in the Adams County Service Complex, a block away from the courthouse at Fourth and...

Clerk makes back up plan for primaries

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Adams County Clerk Gayla Reinhart asked the commissioners Monday to use the space outside of the commissioners’ meeting room as a back-up space for absentee voting for the upcoming primaries.
Reinhart was worried that construction at the courthouse would make the usual absentee voting place, the main hallway in the courthouse, less than user friendly for absentee voters....

County searching for $15,000

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County officials will be looking for $15,000 in existing funds to pay the final part of a $91,476 sum to redo the county's five-year-old hazard mitigation plan....

Berne to move sire; bin requested

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The ongoing demolition of the former South Adams elementary school and the eventual sale of the one-time school property has forced officials in Berne to find a new location for one of its emergency warning sirens....

Reassessment begins July 1

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County Assessor Judy Affolder has announced that Indiana's statewide property reassessment project will start on July 1, but preliminary work is already under way.
Affolder said her staff will send notices in the mail to property owners and will take photographs of all taxable structures in the county....

Hospital said 'in good shape'

Decatur Daily Democrat:

While out-patient usage for the month of February at Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH) was not quite as rosy as January was, hospital officials still say they're "in good shape" compared to where they were after the first two months of 2009....

Several old homes in Monroe Township owe stability to Musser

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


When Jacob Musser and his wife, Catherine, moved to Adams County from Wayne County, Ohio, in 1876, they represented a symbol of stability in construction in Monroe Township.
Musser, who was mechanically inclined, contributed to everything from the bricks for homes, to the wood for decoration and manufacturing of tile to drain the fields to farm.

5 departments battle 140-acre fire

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Firefighters from five departments were called to help battle a Wednesday afternoon field fire in Union Township that ultimately burned 140 acres of corn stalks and stubble.
According to a spokesman from the Decatur Fire Department, the blaze started when an unidentified individual was burning trash at 11585 N...

Large turnout for AC meeting on finances

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams Central school board, administration, and teaching staff were on hand for a special meeting of the board held this week to discuss ways to meet a financial shortfall of almost $290,000. No decisions have yet been made.

Committee advises North Adams to close one elementary school

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

A North Adams Financial Facility Community Advisory Committee advised the North Adams School Board Tuesday night to close one elementary school, move fifth grade students to the middle school, sell ten school buses, institute a student activities fee, and not replacing retiring teachers as a way to save the school system slightly over $1 million in the coming school year.

Huntington YMCA Garage Sale March 27-28

YMCA Teen Leaders of the Huntington Parkview YMCA will sponsor a spring garage sale! They are asking for people to bring items such as gently used clothing or any sellable goods to the Huntington YMCA at the Parkview residence and leave them in the provided bins. The sale will be held March 27 from 7 a.m. to noon and Sunday, March 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Huntington Parkview YMCA, located at 1160 West and 400 North, behind Parkview Hospital. Proceeds will benefit "Partners with Youth."

Hospital first to offer procedure

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A new surgical procedure for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was approved Wednesday evening by the Adams Health Network (AHN) board of trustees and will make Adams Memorial Hospital (AMH) the first hospital in northeast Indiana set to offer the surgery....

Tax caps to benefit few in county

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The frustration of knowing the City of Decatur is facing a revenue loss of over $200,000 and the North Adams Schools is struggling with a far greater loss was evident as City Attorney Tim Baker stuck a pin in the balloon of statewide property tax caps while speaking at Tuesday...

7 seek NA city board post

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The North Adams School Board will have at least one new member as of July 1.
Seven people have submitted their names as candidates to be chosen for a board seat to be selected by Decatur City Council and...

Elementary school closing called for

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A committee of local parents, business professionals and educators charged with reducing annual operating expenses at North Adams Community Schools on Tuesday evening submitted to the board of education a list of recommendations which, if adopted in its entirety...

Street funds continue to fall

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


The two funds that the county receives from the state to fund construction and maintenance of county roads, along with the wages paid to the county highway department workers, continued their downward trend according to a report issued by Adams County Highway Superintendent Mark Mitchel.
Mitchel gave his report on Local Road and Street Funds and Motor Vehicle Funds to the Adams County Commissioners at their regular Monday meeting....

Tax caps are detailed

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Approximately 30 people — many of them public officials from around Adams County – gathered on Monday to hear county Auditor Bill Borne give a detailed video presentation about property tax caps....

Wilkinson retires, Draheim takes opver

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Eight months after playing an integral role in the rescue and revival of the Fleetwood recreational vehicle brand in Decatur, CEO Chuck Wilkinson has announced his retirement.
Officials at Fleetwood RV Inc. on Monday named former president and chief operating officer John Draheim as the company's ...

Area Things to See and Do

PORTLAND
VISHTEN—Friday, March 12.
THODOS DANCE CHICAGO—Saturday, April 12.
JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT—March 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23 & 25.
ALISON BROWN QUARTET—Saturday, Oct. 9.
RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM—Saturday, Nov. 13.
EXHIBIT—Gwen Gutwein Barns, Jan. 22 to Feb. 22.
Arts Place is located at 131 East Walnut St., Portland. 260-726-4809 or www.artsland.org

WARSAW
WAGON WHEEL
THEATRE
‘HOTEL CALIFORNIA’ EAGLES TRIBUTE—Saturday, April 24, 7 & 9:30 p.m., $19 to $29.
COMEDY & COCKTAILS WITH HENRY PHILLIPS—Saturday, May 1, 8 p.m., $19.
SUMMER SEASON—Andrew Lloyd Webber Musical, June 9-19; All Shook Up, June 13-July 3; The Music Man, July 7-17; Godspell, July 21-31; The Importance of Being Earnest, Aug. 5-14; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aug. 18-28.
For more information or to arrange for tickets call 574-267-8041 or toll free to 866-823-2618. Website is www.wagonwheeltheatre.com

FORT WAYNE ARENA DINNER THEATRE
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE—March 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20.
DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER—April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 7, 8.
FATHER OF THE BRIDE—June 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26. More information at in at 260-424-5622.

FW’S 1ST
PRESBYTERIAN
THEATER
HARVEY—April 15-May 1.
INTIMATE APPAREL—June 3-19.
More information at 260-422-6329 or www.first.presfw.org

FORT WAYNE YOUTH THEATRE
PRINCESS & THE PEA—April 24 & 25. More information at 260-422-6900.

Rivers on the rise

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A weekend combination of rain and saturated ground sent area rivers high and produced some low-level flooding in Adams County.
No roads are formally closed, according to Shaun Roe, the county's assistant highway superintendent, but there is water across some roads and the department will place red warning flags at those locations to alert drivers to avoid those places....

"March Madness" takes center circle in library's Heritage Room

Berne Tri-Weekly:

With Adams County basketball laid to rest for the 2010 season, there's one place where local enthusiasts can still go to revisit some of the golden local basketball moments of the past.
Heritage Room director Kathy Rausch has put together a collection that resurrects such past basketball heroes as Bob Dro, Jerome Steiner, Les Habegger, Chester Beitler, Jim Beitler, and Elmer Winteregg, Jr.
History comes to life through information earmarking the great Berne Bear teams of the mid-1930's that advanced to Indianapolis from the Berne Auditorium Gym floor (now the library).

Clock Tower groundbreaking scheduled

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Groundbreaking for the Muensterberg Plaza and Clock Tower in Berne will take place Wednesday, March 17, beginning at 5 p.m.
“We’re planning an informal groundbreaking event — no speeches or program,” said Berne Community Development Corporation President David Baumgartner. “It will be a photo shoot, open to anyone who has participated in the planning or who has pledged and/or....

Mendez enters guilty plea

Decatur Daily Democrat:

....resulting in serious bodily injury. Judge David Hanselman Sr. took the plea under advisement and set a sentencing date of April 13.
The plea agreement calls for two murder counts against Mendez to be dropped, with the defendant receiving a 20-year prison term with no time suspended. After 12 years, he will be able to apply for a sentence modification....

Berne Apparel moves to Ossian

Berne Tri-Weekly

Looking to move back closer to its roots, Berne Apparel has moved to Ossian it was reported in Tuesday’s Bluffton News-Banner.
The company, which left Berne for New Haven in 2004, will move into the former Johnson Controls facility in the Ossian Industrial Park. That building most recently housed the Bentz Transportation truck sleeper cab business....

Comprehensive plan coming together

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The United States had a CCC in the 1930s — the Civilian Conservation Corps — and now Decatur has a CCC: "categorical community concerns."
Those concerns are the basis of what will become, by May, the new comprehensive plan for the city.
A public meeting held Wednesday night at Riverside Center drew approximately 40 people who were given the opportunity to list their viewpoints on the relative importance of ideas in six general categories: housing, economic development, downtown, public services and infrastructure, quality of life, and appearance and aesthetics....

County jobless rate falls

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County's unemployment ranking among Indiana counties fell significantly during January as the county's jobless rate dipped to 11.8 percent for the month, according to figures released Wednesday by the Indiana Department of Workforce...

Manis named BHS AD

Decatur Daily Democrat:


Dale Manis, assistant principal at Bellmont High School, was hired Tuesday evening by the North Adams Community Schools' board of education as the high school's new athletic director....

NA board gets group's signatures

Decatur Daily Democrat:

An ad hoc citizens' group that has been collecting signatures from residents of the North Adams school district in an effort to change the way school board members are seated reportedly has reached the first part of its goal of establishing an elected board....

Central board accepts retirements, resignations

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The Adams Central School Board approved the retirement and resignation of several faculty members at last night’s monthly meeting.
Doug Carr, the high school-middle school health and P.E. teacher submitted a request for retirement after being an employee at AC for 39 years. Carr served as a football, and occasionally golf, coach. Superintendent Mike Pettibone thanked Carr for his loyalty to the school district stating, “thank-you for the hours of service.”...

Judge sees economy creating problems

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Adams County's two courts — circuit and superior — "are running smoothly," working to achieve the greatest possible compatibility, and "continuing to strive for excellence."...

Berne may hike water rates

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The first increase in water usage rates in 30 years could be a substantial one for residents of Berne.
Berne City Council on Monday evening got its first glimpse of proposed rate hikes that would be necessary to finance the construction of...

Bennett is Lincoln Day speaker

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The Adams County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held Wednesday, April 14, with Dr. Tony Bennett, the state superintendent of public instruction, as guest speaker.
The event will be held in the Knights of Columbus Pavilion on High St. in Decatur, starting with a reception for Bennett at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow, then the...

Meghan's wish comes true

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Meghan Pettibone's wish to go to Disney World and meet Princess Ariel became a reality last month with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that assists in granting wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses....

The passing of winter brings a new threat, says August

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Adams County Emergency Management director John August said last week that the time for potential severe weather is practically upon us. He stressed that it’s time for county residents to take inventory of their severe weather preparedness status....

Isch leaving bank after 46 years

Decatur Daily Democrat:

After 46 years of service, Charles E. Isch, president/CEO of First Bank of Berne, has announced that he will be retiring in May.
Isch, who served the bank in many capacities, said in a news release, “I have enjoyed working here every day since 1964 and always looked forward to coming to work. I will remain on the banks board of directors.....

Way cleared for Monroe project

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Three votes of 2-0-1 by the Monroe Town Council on Thursday night gave the go-ahead for vacating 180 feet of a downtown alley between Andrews and Jackson Sts. so a large-scale construction and beautification project can be completed this summer....

DON'T TEXT AND DRIVE!

(Photos and story by Frank Shanly)

The reality of the dangers of texting while driving was brought home to students at Bluffton high school Friday morning.
Diveeta Thompson, a loan officer from Wells Fargo Bank, lost her 18-year-old son, Rodney, in a road accident on Oct. 17, 2008. He became distracted, texting while driving, on a brief trip to pick up a friend.
Mrs. Thompson related her story of events as they unfolded after 5 p.m. on that fateful day. The family was preparing to go to a dress-up event, close to Halloween. She was dressed as the wicked witch, but Rodney had told her she looked good in red, and should dress as Little Red Riding Hood.
She went to the shop to change her costume, while Rodney went to pick up a friend. When she returned, she was surprised that Rodney had not yet returned.
He never did!
Sergeant Ron Galaviz of the Indiana State Police, District 22, Fort Wayne, related how during his 16 year career in law enforcement, he has had to attend the scene of many horrific road accidents, and bring home the news to family members, such as Mrs. Thompson, that their loved ones would not be coming home.
Ever!
He explained to students that a vehicle travelling at 55 mph travels 81 feet per second. If you divert your attention to a text message for just four seconds, you have travelled the length of a football field.

(Read the rest of the story in today's News-Banner)

Monroe vacates land for improvements

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

The Monroe town council held a hearing last night on a request from Zurcher Tire and locally owned DeMaje Properties LLC for the town to vacate land which borders property owned by the two businesses.
The three tracts, begin at Polk St. and extend to east of the tech business owned by DeMaje, and from Jackson St. to Andrews St. According to Dan Lehman, representing DeMaje Properties, plans are to aesthetically improve the area, by planting grass and trees, putting in a sidewalk, and doing other improvements on the property. The council voted 2-0 to vacate the property, with Lehman abstaining.

Two-fatal driver gets suspended term

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A Fort Wayne man who caused two deaths while driving a van involved in a traffic accident almost four years ago in Adams County received a suspended two-year prison term and two years of probation on Wednesday in Adams Circuit Court....

United Way fall short of goal

Decatur Daily Democrat:

The 2009 United Way of Adams County (UWAC) drive missed its goal by a considerable margin, due to the national (and international) recession, but some bright spots were reported at the UWAC's annual awards luncheon held Wednesday....

Indiana Festivals

HERITAGE QUILT SHOW—March 4-6, Bloomington Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, admission charged. 812-391-0009 or ihqs.org

NATIONAL MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL—March 6-7, 13-14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Medora Community School, Burton’s Maplewood Farm. Tours, entertainment, petting zoo, Native American encampment and demonstrations, admission charged. 812-966-2168 or NationalMapleSyrupFestival.com

PARKE COUNTY MAPLE SYRUP FAIR—March 6-7, Parke County 4-H Fairgrounds, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., making of maple syrup, arts and crafts, free. 765-569-5226 or coveredbridges.com

FIBER FEST & SPIN IN—March 12-13, Jay County 4-H Building, Portland, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, admission charged. Fiber crafters, demonstrations, vendors and live animals. 877-762-4481 or visitjaycounty.com

INDIANA FLOWER & PATIO SHOW—March 13-21, Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, admission charged. 800-215-1700 or indianaflowerandgardenshow.com

Area Things to See and Do

FW’S EMBASSY
THEATRE EVENTS
COUNTRY’S FAMILY REUNION—Saturday, April 10, 7 p.m., $42.75. Includes Bill Anderson, Jeannie Seely, Jim Ed Brown, Helen Cornelius and James Gregory.
CRAIG FERGUSON—Wednesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m., tickets $34.50 to $54.50.
AVENUE Q—Monday, May 3, 7:30 p.m., $27 to $52.
MOODY BLUES—Sunday, June 27, 7:30 p.m., tickets $43 to $78.
Ticket information at 260-424-1811 or through Ticketmaster. For groups of 20 or more call 260-420-3344.

1ST ASSEMBLY OF
GOD PROGRAMS
BRAD STINE COMEDY—Saturday, March 6, 7 p.m., First Assembly of God
WINTER JAM 2010—Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m., Memorial Coliseum. Group include NewSong, Third Day, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North & Firefight.
GUY PENROD—Saturday, March 27, 7 p.m., Brookshide Church in Fort Wayne.
ROCK & WORSHIP ROAD SHOW—Friday April 23, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Coliseum. Groups include MercyMe, Family Force 5, David Crowder Band, Francesca Battistelli and Fee.
Ticket information at 260-484-1029.

FW DOLL & BEAR SHOW & SALE
Fort Wayne Doll & Bear Show & Sale—Sunday, march 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., The Lantern, 4420 Ardmore Ave., FW. Admission $3.

‘A CELTIC
CELEBRATION’ BY HEARTLAND SINGS
Heartland Sings will present “A Celtic Celebration on Saturday, March 13, 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 14, at 4 p.m., Rhinehart Recital Hall at the IPFW Music Center, Fort Wayne. Admissiom is $18 for general admission or VIP $24. To arrange for tickets call 260-436-8080 or 866-745-7013.

Meyer, Cook key opponents

Decatur Daily Democrat:

What had seemed like an inevitable change in downtown parking regulations was derailed almost suddenly Tuesday night when two members of Decatur City Council, Ken Meyer and Charlie Cook, spoke out against the proposals advanced in the two previous meetings....

Council parks parking changes

Decatur Daily Democrat:

A proposal to allow permitted parking in downtown Decatur has been ... parked.
In the end, an issue which has been a proverbial bone of contention in this city seemingly since the emergence of the automobile divided city council...

Geneva home addresses must be prominent

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Geneva Town Council opened its Tuesday night meeting with a public hearing to pass an ordinance making an additional appropriation of $25,000 to the rainy day fund. At the end of 2009, unused funds from the general fund and motor vehicle fund were transferred to the rainy day fund. It has been determined that it is necessary to appropriate an additional $25,000 to the annual budget. Broken down, $5,000 was transferred to personnel, $5,000 to supplies, $5,000 to other and $10,000 to capital outlay. The ordinance was passed on all three readings....

Wind turbine, livestock ordinances adopted

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Four quick unanimous votes by the Adams County Commissioners on Monday adopted two ordinances on second and third readings, making them law in the county....

Animal shelter comlaints unfounded

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Officials at the Adams County Health Department, responding to citizen complaints regarding alleged sanitation issues at the county animal shelter, have determined that shelter operators Charles and Carol Bowers "are abiding by the terms of their contract with the county and doing a good job in running the shelter."...

Area Things to See and Do

BRYANT
GOODTIMES THEATRE AT BEARCREEK FARMS
Shower of Stars programs begin on Saturday, April 24.
MICKEY ROONEY—Saturday, April 24, 2 & 7:30 p.m., $20 to $35, add lunch for $9.50 or dinner for $13.50.
SANDY PATTY—Sunday, June 13, 2 & 4:30 p.m., tickets now on sale.
Schedule of Shower of Stars available at www.bearcreekfarms.com For more information and reservations call 260-997-6822 or check out www.bearcreekfarms.com

FORT WAYNE’S CIVIC THEATRE
The Civic Theatre’s 2009-1010 season has been announced and includes: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, March 5-12; The Road to Mecca, April 2-18; Studs Terkel Working, May 7-16; and Playwright Contest, June 4-13. For more information call 260-422-8641 or check out www.fwcivic.org

FW PHILHARMONIC CONCERTS
MASTERWORKS CONCERT—Saturday, March 6, 8 p.m., Brahms concert.
HEATHER HEADLEY & PHILHARMONIC—Friday, March 12, 8 p.m., $32 to $100.
For more information call 260-456-2224 or visit www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com Tickets at 260-481-0777.

FW’S SCIENCE CENTRAL EVENTS
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE—New views of the universe with this traveling exhibit, through Aug. 29. This exhibit contains images and video taken from the Hubble Space Telescope of planets, galaxies, black holes and many other fascinating cosmic entities. Developed by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for all except free to those 3 and under. More information at 260-424-2400 or at www.sciencecentral.org

FORT WAYNE COLISEUM EVENTS
WINTERJAM—Thursday, March 11, 7 p.m., $10. (NewSong, Newboys, Third Day, Tenth Avenue North)
CARRIE UNDERWOOD—Monday, April 12, also Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia.
Tickets via Ticketmaster, Coliseum box office 1-800-745-3000.

FW’S EMBASSY THEATRE EVENTS
WILLIE NELSON—Monday, March 15, 7:30 p.m., tickets $32 to $57.50.
LISA WILLIAMS—Saturday, March 20, 7:30 p.m., $45.50 to $65.50. (Medium and clairvoyant as seen on Oprah.)
CELTIC WOMAN—Thursday, April 1, 7:30 p.m., $38.75 and $62.75. Discounts for groups of 10 or more.
DISNEY’S ‘BEAUTY & HE BEST’—Monday and Tuesday, April 5 & 6, 7:30 p.m., $29 to $60.

Practices on snow days?

Decatur Daily Democrat:


During a recent meeting, the South Adams School Board discussed guidelines for holding sports practices.
According to school board members, there are no clear-cut guidelines for holding high school athletic practices on a day when school has been closed due...

Phone scam detected in Monroe

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Monroe Marshall "Dio" Hernandez said Friday that a telephone scam has been detected in that town.
A Monroe resident told the marshall that a man called the resident to ask for a monetary donation to send members of the Monroe marshall's department to a drug school and also told the resident that this is a way to keep the streets safe....

Decatur Police Department collects over 40,000 doses of unneeded medication

Berne Tri-Weekly News:


Decatur Police Chief Ken Ketzler noted at a Substance Abuse Awareness Council (SAAC) meeting last week that Adams County residents have turned in over 40,000 doses of unneeded medicine to his department since early in November....