Huntington native Wright not quite Mary Poppins, but finds au pair work to her liking

Huntington County Tab:

She may not be Mary Poppins, but she is on her way.

Madison Wright, a Huntington native, has just finished her first stint abroad working as an au pair in Madrid, Spain.

Au pair, a French term, means "on a par" or "equal to" and is used throughout European countries to describe a domestic assistant from a foreign country.

The concept originated after World War II and has been offering young American women the opportunity to live overseas for more than 70 years.

Lehman Park equipment upgrade coming

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

It was a lot of hard work getting there, but in the end Berne City Council members had nothing but praise for the hard work put in by Lehman Park board member Amanda Patterson and the other board members that worked feverishly to put together a financial package to purchase over $65,000 of playground equipment.

The new equipment will be installed in the west part of the park near the concession stand and ball diamond. It is anticipated that it will be ready for use by spring.

The equipment will be replacing several pieces of equipment that had been condemned and that will be removed from the park.

Chinese wind up their tour of city today

Decatur Daily Democrat:

In a whirlwind tour of Decatur, six Chinese officials — three of whom are involved in education — visited the city Monday and part of today, getting a closeup look at schools and industry.

Decatur Mayor John Schultz and Economic Development Director Larry Macklin led the guests, who arrived here late Sunday night by vehicles after flying into Indianapolis.
 

The delegation was scheduled to have breakfast at Richards restaurant this morning, then tour the Adams Memorial Medical campus, have lunch at the hospital, then return to Indianapolis.

AC to become a pilot school

Decatur Daily Democrat:

 

Adams Central is set to become a pilot school in Computer Software Engineering (CSE) for Project Lead the Way (PLTW), beginning next year.

 

Jonathon Patterson, PLTW teacher, told the AC Board of Education recently that studies show by 2018, CSE will be the number one "hot job."
 

"We need to have a class that we offer computer software engineering," said Patterson.

Veterans honored during program at South Adams

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Adams County Commissioner Doug Bauman, a veteran of Vietnam, told those attending the South Adams Veterans Day program on Thursday that he knows what it’s like to watch those close to you literally drop by your side, victims of the war in Vietnam.

Bauman, who received two Purple Hearts and the Seal of Honor, among other awards, came home from Vietnam with scars on his body and heart from laying his life on the line in the tough war.

“Veterans, isn’t it wonderful to have a ceremony like this in our honor?” said Bauman with passion. “On behalf of all vets, we appreciate the opportunity to attend and honor our veterans.”

Major traffic changes set downtown — Building demolition will start on Monday

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Some major changes in traffic patterns will be seen in downtown Decatur starting Monday, as Fleming Excavating begins the task of demolishing the former Dwayne's Sweeper Shop/Holthouse Drug Co. building.

Traffic will not be allowed in the half block of Second St. from Monroe St. south to the first alley, and the half block of Second St. from Monroe St. north to the first alley.

That, of course, means that traffic traveling on Monroe St. will not be able to turn onto Second St.

Macedonian family loving life in Berne area

Berne Tri-Weekly News:

Brothers Safet and Fatmir Veseli realize that their names may not be the most recognized in the local area at this time. But as long as people recognize their restaurant (Berne Dining) food and where it is prepared, that is all that matters to them.

Safet Veseli came to the United States, looking for a place of freedom and safety to bring his children. It was early this year when Veseli checked out the sale of an eatery on the south side of Berne. Veseli came and investigated and liked what he saw. He purchased the restaurant and soon his family was flying to the Berne area to start a new life in North America.

At the beginning of the school year, Veseli and his wife, Azbie, and children, daughters, Vjosa and Ardita and son, Suletman, re-established their residence in the Berne area.

Solid county turnout likely — Some 2,500 voted early

Decatur Daily Democrat:

Voting was reported heavy in a number of Decatur and Adams County precincts this morning as local voters looked to cast their ballots on not only national and state
races, but local contests as well.

A number of races dotted the local ballots including, for the first time, North Adams school board elections. Four candidates are seeking two District 1 seats while there are six candidates for two District 2 seats.
 

South Adams has two school board seats up, with three candidates vying for an at-large post and two looking for a District 2 position.