Archive - Feb 2012 - News Article
February 29th
COLUMBIA CITY — It only took 70 minutes for Joel Froomkin to tell the story of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.”
The students at Mary Raber Elementary School appeared to be under a spell as they listened to the exciting sound effects, the different characters of the beloved children’s book and the adventures of the various pirates.
All of it came alive with the talents of Huntington’s Joel Froomkin.
Using music, sound effects and nothing but the author’s own words, Froomkin of Page on Stage presented this exciting swashbuckling tale of pirates searching for hidden treasure.
February 28th
COESSE — Circumstances prevented a devastating fire Tuesday from being even more tragic. “The farm hand had just left about a half hour before and a passerby called it in,” said Union Township Fire Chief Chad Radke this morning about Tuesday’s fire that destroyed a horse barn at Stockamp Ranch east of Columbia City.
Radke said today the damage was too extensive for fire investigators to determine the cause.
COLUMBIA CITY – Numbing pain at the gasoline pump continued during the past 18 hours when many fueling spots in Whitley County increased prices from $3.69 per gallon to $3.85 and more.
Last Thursday gas prices jumped more than a quarter a gallon – and the spike continues this week.
The White House last Thursday reiterated its continuing philosophy that leadership on this issue was difficult and household economic problems were to be expected.
Recovery from the recession is at risk, note experts outside of the White House.
February 27th
COLUMBIA CITY —The beat of the drums resounded in the band room as 16-year-old Whitko High School sophomore Jalen Gregory displayed his musical talent.
In Jalen’s eyes, the drums produce a self-expressing beat, giving his audience the opportunity to peer deeper into his character and learn more about him through music.
“When I play the drums I want people to not just listen, but to feel it,” said Jalen. “I want people to know who I am through my music.”
COLUMBIA CITY —Congratulations were in order for 18-year-old Columbia City High School student Michaela Thomas as she walked through the front door of the Whitley County Community Foundation, holding two awards in her hands. “Nothing should hold anyone back from this experience,” said Thomas Sunday afternoon.
February 24th
COLUMBIA CITY — Mobile home assessment notices have been sent out for 2012, according to Whitley County Auditor Jen McGuire. “The assessments were done and turned in by Jan. 15. Everyone should have received their assessment by now,” said McGuire.
The deadline for submitting applications for property tax deductions is March 31, 2012.
Once reviewing the form to ensure the information is correct – owner, make, model, lot number and assessed value – it can be submitted to the auditor’s office.
This is the first time I’ve written about a person I’ve not actually interviewed. Sometimes it’s easier to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.
Thankfully, I know Richard Zollinger is full of grace and I’m banking on him extending it to me. Either that or I think I’m officially off the guest list for the best annual Super Bowl Party in the state of Indiana. I told him, “I’m writing this article with you or without you.” He kept declining an interview, telling me how there are so many more worthy people in Whitley County than he.
Post & Mail photo / Linda Hoskins
CHURUBUSCO — After several strategic planning meetings and public work sessions, the board of the Smith-Green Community School Corporation made the decision to go ahead with renovation and improvement projects for the entire corporation without exceeding $6 million and not raising the tax levy.
Dick Moake, chief executive officer of Moake Park Group architecture firm, said the building needs that were presented over the past few weeks of public work sessions, have stood the test of time.
COLUMBIA CITY – Beginning Monday, The Post & Mail’s annual special Progress editions will be inserted in the regular daily newspaper. The theme for the 2012 Progress edition is “Dawn of a New Day.”
