A woman in North Judson recently reported to Police that she received some suspicious text messages from a place claiming to be the federal court asking for money to keep her out of jail. After looking into the legitimacy of the claims she deciphered it was a scam. Other scams have also been reported, one being a claim that the recipient had won a monetary prize but needed to send cash in order to obtain the money. The other was someone claiming to be from the IRS threatening to put the person in jail due to back taxes owed in the amount of over $5,000. Do not respond to these or any thing similar, they are scams! Continue reading
2015 Starke County Fair Schedule
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 11TH
7:30am Enter 4-H Dogs
8am 4-H Dog Obedience SA
8:30–11:30am Open Class Exhibit Entry OCB (Except: Flowers, Foods, Food
Pres., Hay & Grain)
12pm 4-H Dog Showmanship SA
5-8pm Enter 4-H Rabbits RPB
6-9pm Enter 4-H Horses & Ponies HA
SUNDAY, JULY 12TH
6-8am Enter 4-H Poultry Projects RPB
6-9am Enter 4-H Beef & Starter
Calves
7–9am Enter 4-H Horses & Ponies HA
7am– noon Lions Club Pancake LFS
Breakfast
9am Enter 4-H Pocket Pals SA
9–11am Enter 4-H Cavy, Doe & RPB
Litter
9:30am 4-H Pocket Pal Show SA
10am 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
10:30am Enter 4-H Cat Projects SA
11am 4-H Cat Show SA
1pm 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Show SA
MONDAY, JULY 13TH
6–11am Enter 4-H Swine, Goats, &
Sheep
8:30–11:30am Enter Open Class Foods, OCB Food Preservation, Hay &
Grain
10:30am 4-H Poultry Show RPB
12pm 4-H Livestock Sonoray
2–6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
4:30pm Grovertown Conservation FFP
Club Ham & Bean Dinner
5pm Open Class Bake Sale OCB
6pm 4-H Club Parade FB to SA
6:15pm Opening Ceremonies SA
(4-H Club & Leader Recognition,
Fair Board Scholarships, 10 Year
Member Recognition, Junior
Leader Scholarship, & 4-H Junior Leader Achievement Royalty)
MONDAY, JULY 13TH(cont.)
6-8pm Seisho Jitsu Demonstration LCEP
6-10pm Carnival Special—One Price Rides
6:30pm Deadline to enter Pig Scramble FO
7pm Donut Eating Contest FFP
Sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance
7pm Children’s Craft OCB
7:30pm Pig Scramble HA
8pm WKVIdol SA
Sponsored by WKVI
8:30pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Costume Class)
TUESDAY, JULY 14TH
8am 4-H Beef & Beef Starter Calf SA
Show
11am Starke County Beef Breeder’s FFP
Ribeye Sandwiches
11am 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
1pm 4-H Rabbit & Cavy RPB
Showmanship
1:30pm Dairy Starter Calf & SA
Dairy Steer Show
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
4pm Antique Tractor Pull PT
5pm Pedal Tractor Pull PNFC
Registration
6pm 4-H Sheep Show SA
6pm Pedal Tractor Pull begins PNFC
6-8pm Impaired Driving Test LCEP
Sponsored by Drug & Tobacco Free
Starke County and Starke County
Sheriff’s Dept.
7pm Food Safety OCB
(Family Nutrition Program)
7:30pm Square Dancing Tractors PT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH
8am 4-H Swine Show SA
11am 4-H Junior Leader Pork Booth FFP
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
5pm Healthy Baby Contest SA
Sponsored by Psi Iota Xi
Must Reside in Starke County
Registration Judging
0-6 months 5pm 5:30pm
7-12 months 5:30pm 6:00pm
13-18 months 6pm 6:30pm
6pm 4-H Horse & Pony Grand Entry HA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th (cont.)
6:30pm Stick Horse Fun Show HA
6:30pm Monday Night Pickers LCEP
7pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Gaming Contests)
8pm REMC Demonstration LCEP
THURSDAY, JULY 16TH
8am 4-H Goat Show SA
9am–12pm Open Class Flower Entry OCB
(Fresh Flowers only)
11am-2pm Free Lunch FFP
Sponsored by Miller’s Merry Manor
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
3pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Western Riding & Reining Classes)
5pm Farm Bureau Truck Show PT
Registration
5pm 4-H Horse & Pony Show HA
(Versatility & Trail Classes)
5-6pm Corn Hole Registration PNFC
5-7pm Antique Tractor Show PT
Sponsored by Starke County FFA Chapters
6pm Corn Hole Contest PNFC
Sponsored by St. Matthew’s Church
6-9pm Horses & Ponies Released
7pm Farm Bureau Truck Show Judging PT
7pm 4-H Trophies & Awards Program SA
7pm Fun, Easy Exercise OCB
(Family Nutrition Program)
7-8:30pm Nightshift Band LCEP
7:45pm 4-H & Open Class Fashion Revue SA
8pm Farm Bureau Truck Show PT
9-11pm Animals not selling in auction released
FRIDAY, JULY 17TH
8am-noon Animals not selling in auction and
Horses & Ponies released
9am 4-H Round Robin Showmanship SA
Contest
10am 4-H Livestock Judging Contest SA
Registration
10:30pm 4-H Livestock Judging Contest SA
11am 4-H Poultry Showmanship RPB
11 am–noon Open Class Bake-A-Rama OCB
Entry
(Entry fee $1.00) Flavor – Strawberry
12pm Battle of the Barns registration FO
FRIDAY, JULY 17TH (cont.)
deadline
1pm Battle of the Barns HA
2-6pm WKVI Broadcasting Live FBB
5pm 4-H Livestock Auction SA
6-8pm Impaired Driving Test LCEP
Sponsored by Drug & Tobacco Free
Starke County and Starke County
Sheriff’s Dept.
6-8pm Karaoke with Chuck & Donna LCEP
7-9pm Calamity Clown FFP
7:30pm Draft Horse Pull PT
SATURDAY, JULY 18TH
7am-noon Animals removed & pens cleaned
8am 4-H Dog Agility Competition
10am Kids Day & Fun Games SA
Registration
10-11:30am Release 4-H & Open Class FB/OCB
Exhibits
11am Garden Tractor Pull Weigh-in
11am Kids Day & Fun Games SA
12pm Garden Tractor Pull PT
SUNDAY, JULY 19TH
5pm Truck & Tractor Pull
Sponsored by Hamlet Fire Department
LOCATION KEY
FB – 4-H Building
FBB – Farm Bureau Building
FO – Fair Office
FFAB – FFA Building
FFP – 4-H Food Pavilion
FFPP – 4-H Food Pavilion Patio
GSB – Goat/Sheep Barn
HA – Horse Arena
LCEP – Lion’s Club Entertainment Patio
LFS – Lion’s Food Stand
OCB – Open Class Building
PNFC – Patio North of Food Court
PT – Pull Track Next to Horse Arena
RPB – Rabbit/Poultry Building
SA – Show Arena
SB – Swine Building
SLC – South of Lion’s Club in Grass
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY!
Monday, July 13th
Seisho Jitsu Demonstration 6-8pm
Come & check it out!!!!!!
Donut Eating Contest 7pm
Come & see how many donuts you can eat!
WKVIdol 8pm
Are you the best singer in Starke County? Come listen to local youth talent as they compete to be the winner of WKVIdol!!
Tuesday, July 14th
Impaired Driving Test 6-8pm
Just exactly how hard is it to
drive while impaired?!?!
National Pedal Pullers & Racers 6pm
Pedal tractor pull for children ages 3—12!
Registration @ 5pm
Wednesday, July 15th
Healthy Baby Contest 5pm
All Starke County residents 18 months
and younger are invited to compete in
the Healthy Baby Contest!!
Monday Night Pickers 6:30pm
Listen to this local group make music!
Thursday, July 16th
Corn Hole Contest 6pm
Find a partner and enter for only $20!
Registration @5pm
Farm Bureau Truck Show 8pm
This event is open to be all truck enthusiasts!!
Registration @ 5pm
Judging @7pm
Enter one of the six classes for only $5.00!
Classes: Most Smoke, Semi, Anything Goes Best of Show, Audience Choice & Best Farm Bureau member truck
Nightshift Band 7-8:30pm
Listen to everything from
country to rock n roll!!
Friday, July 17th
Impaired Driving Test 6-8pm
Just exactly how hard is it to
drive while impaired?!?!
Karaoke with Chuck & Donna 6-8pm
Sing your favorite tunes or
listen to the music!!
Sunday, July 19th
Truck & Tractor Pull 5pm
Gates Open @ 3pm
Classes:
IPA Modified Tractors
IPA Pro-Farm Tractors
ITPA Pro Stock 4×4 Trucks
ITPA 2.5 Diesel 4×4 Trucks
Open Diesel Trucks
Admission $10.00
Questions? Please Contact:
Frank Lonigro (574)440-4203 or
Kyle Hinds (574)806-4813
OPEN DAILY
4-H Exhibit Building
Sunday 12-4pm
Monday-Friday 10am-10pm
Open Class Building
Monday–Friday 10am-10pm
OPEN DAILY
Conservation Building
Monday-Friday 10am–5pm and 6-10pm
Commercial Building
Monday-Friday 5-10pm
Pony Rides
Monday-Friday 5-10pm
CARNIVAL RIDES
Monday, July 13th—Friday, July 17th
6-10pm
Saturday, July 18th
1-4pm
Special Prices
Monday, July 13th 6-10pm
Wristband $20.00
Wednesday, July 15th 6-10pm
Buddy Night
2 Wrist Bands $35.00
Saturday, July 18th 1-4pm
Wristband $15.00
STARKE COUNTY FAIRBOARD
Fair Office (574)867-6385
President: Ed Troike
Vice President: Roger Ferch
Secretary: Carrie Block
Treasurer: Janet Wilde
Wayne Emigh Ed Jernas
Randy Johnson Jim Kuchel
Joe McIntire Mabel Paul
Kevin Wagner Larry Wilde
Appointed: Jack Miller
2015 Pulaski County Pageant Royalty
![[center] Macy Bischoff of Winamac was crowned Miss Pulaski County 2015 and was also chosen as Miss Congeniality .She is shown with (l-r) 2014 Queen Justine Kruger, first runner-up Melissa Bailey, and second runner-up Alyssa Bushman who also won the People's Choice award.](https://i0.wp.com/www.wkvi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/pageant.jpg)
Arrest Made, Items Recovered in Fire Department Break-In
All of the items reported stolen from a rural LaPorte County fire house last week have been recovered, according to officials from the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. They got a break in the investigation when a suspect wearing fire gear was arrested in New Carlisle early Monday morning by officers responding to a burglary-in-progress. Continue reading
Commissioners Uphold Termination, Service Officer Threatens Lawsuit
The Starke County Commissioners last night upheld the June 15th termination of veterans service officer Terry Turner following an executive session grievance hearing. Continue reading
N.J.-S.P. School Board Moves Forward With School Funding Referendum
Though the school board typically meets on the third Tuesday of every month, the North Judson-San Pierre Board of Trustees held a special school board meeting yesterday evening in which they considered and deliberated the need for a referendum tax levy to carry out their public education duty.
This means that in November the public will be asked to either confirm or deny the implementation of a property tax rate that will not exceed forty-seven and half cents on each one hundred dollars for the purpose of funding the general operations of the North Judson-San Pierre school corporation. This maximum rate will be reviewed annually during the seven calendar years immediately following the holding of the referendum. It will never exceed higher than this approved rate but could potentially be lowered based on revenue and expenditures. Continue reading
Knox School Board Approves Reductions In Force
The Knox School took “reduction in force” action Monday night, giving notice to five employees. Before the action Kindra Hunt, president of the Knox Federation of Teachers, gave a presentation asking the board to review and reconsider the “rif” decision. Continue reading
Despite North Judson Grave Offers, Local Family Awaits Further Information
The Town of North Judson has released documents pertaining to an occupied grave that one local family says belongs to them.
Public officials began a dialogue with members of the Derrickson family after it was learned that a non-related individual had been buried in a grave plot they have owned for about 20 years in Highland Cemetery.
Pulaski County EMA Director Resigns
The Pulaski County Commissioners accepted the letter of resignation of their Emergency Management Agency Director.
Larry Hoover told the Commissioners last night that he would leave his position effective August 1st. Allowing for several weeks to make the transition also will allow Hoover time to prepare certain grant applications for the county.
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Filing Error Prompts Recertification of North Judson Town Ordinances
Certain residents living in North Judson could be prevented from voting in this November’s election.
During Monday’s Starke County Election Board meeting, ordinances dealing with the annexation of property developments from 2001, as well as an ordinance dealing with the establishment of Town Wards from 2012 were reviewed.
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Sewer Pipe Collapse Forces Emergency Work at Courthouse
A collapsed sewer pipe has forced some emergency repairs at the Starke County Courthouse. Continue reading
Starke County Building Corp. Finalizing Jail Claims
The Starke County Building Corporation expects to pay the final contractor and subcontractor invoices for construction of the new jail in September. Inmates moved into the facility a few weeks ago, but some contractors are still finishing up final projects at the site east of Knox on State Road 8. Continue reading
WKVIdol Deadline Extension
Haven’t had a chance to make your submission for WKVIdol yet? Don’t fret, the deadline has been extended to allow more children the chance to compete in this year’s singing contest at the Starke County 4-H Fair. Though the deadline has been extended, you should still get your entries in as soon as possible in order to ensure your spot in the competition on Monday, July 13 at 8 pm in the show arena. Continue reading
Summer Safety – Temperatures Inside Cars Can Easily Exceed 100 Degrees
During the coming months, summer temperatures are expected to soar. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration likes to annually remind care-givers of small children to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. They report that on a 60 degree day temperatures inside a locked car can get well above 100 degrees very quickly. On hotter days that get up into the 80s and 90s outside, temperatures in a car can be a dangerous 130 to 160 degrees within minutes. These conditions are obviously incredibly dangerous to young children who can potentially die when their bodies temperatures exceed 107 degrees. Heatstroke does not always lead to death but can also cause various other health problems such as permanent brain damage, deafness and the loss of sight. Continue reading
Mosquito Tips – From Keeping Them Out of Sight to Dealing With Bites, Be Sure You’re Handling it Right
When you consider the phrase “killer creatures” your mind most likely automatically turns to those creepy crawlers and vicious attackers of the animal kingdom such as snakes, sharks and other wild animals. You may be shocked to discover that the world’s deadliest creature is actually an insect. But if you still happen to see any of such wild animals around your area that may endanger your loved ones, services like snake removal can swoop in to the rescue.
Mosquitoes kill more people world wild than sharks, wolves, lions, elephants, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, dogs, tape and round worms, freshwater snails, assassin bugs, Tsetse flies, snakes and humans combined! After adding together the reported number of fatalities from the animals listed above it came out to 586,220 deaths which is still 138,780 less than the astonishing 725,000 deaths from mosquitoes on a yearly basis. Continue reading
Pulaski County 4H Fair Sewing and Fashion Results
SEWING
Junior Division
Wearable:
Champion Grade 3: Mason Istre
Reserve Champion Grade 3: Brie Leman
Champion Grade 4: Summer Budka
Reserve Champion Grade 4: Alison Grothaus
Champion Grade 5: Joanna Miller
Reserve Champion Grade 5: Kirsten Calloway
Champion Grade 6: Makayla Libey
Champion Grade 7: Jenna Zeider
Reserve Champion Grade 7: Taylor Jennings
Grand Champion: Jenna Zeider
Reserve Grand Champion: Makayla Libey
Non-wearable:
Champion Grade 3: Evelyn Libey
Reserve Champion Grade 3: Brooklynn Mellon
Champion Grade 4: Summer Budka
Reserve Champion Grade 4: Alison Grothaus
Champion Grade 5: McKenzie Mitchell
Reserve Champion Grade 5: Kelsey Conner
Champion Grade 6: Makayla Libey
Reserve Champion Grade 6: Taylor Perry
Grand Champion: Makayla Libey
Reserve Grand Champion: McKenzie Mitchell
Senior Division
Non-wearable:
Champion Level C: Kassi Dahn
Champion Level D: Jill Zehner
Grand Champion: Kassi Dahn
Reserve Grand Champion: Jill Zehner
Wearable:
Informal/Casual:
Champion: Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion: Jillian Brumm
Dress Up:
Champion: Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion: Claire Stout
Free Choice:
Champion: Missy Bailey
Reserve Champion: Michaela Cook
Suit or Coat:
Champion: Missy Bailey
Reserve Champion: Michaela Cook
Separates:
Champion: Regan Culp
Formal Wear:
Champion: Regan Culp
Reserve Champion: Andriana Smith
Grand Champion: Missy Bailey (Coat)
Reserve Grand Champion: Sara Bailey (Dress Up)
FARM TOY SCENE
Champion Level A: Brendan Day
Reserve Champion Level A: Paul Baumen
Champion Level B: Jenna Cords
Reserve Champion Level B: Jasmine Felda
Champion Level C: Conner Jennings
Reserve Champion Level C: Kayleen Button
Grand Champion: Conner Jennings
Reserve Grand Champion: Kayleen Button
PHOTOGRAPHY
Level 1
Black and White Prints
Champion: Chloe Felda
Color Prints
Champion: Kelsey Conner
Reserve Champion: Chase Keller
Level 2
Black and White Prints
Champion: Elizabeth Button
Reserve Champion: Mercy Wuethrich
Color Prints
Champion: Jaden Cords
Reserve Champion: Jenna Cords
Color Salon Print
Champion: Jaden Cords
Reserve Champion: Jenna Cords
Black and White Salon Print
Champion: Samantha DePoy
Level 3
Black and White Prints
Champion: Kayleen Button
Color Prints
Champion: Emma Hoover
Reserve Champion: John Rumsey
Color Salon Print
Champion: Katie Culp
Reserve Champion: Donna Zehner
Black and White Salon Print
Champion: Emma Hoover
Grand Champion: Jaden Cords (Color Prints)
2015 Fashion Review Results
Junior Division (Grades 3-7)
Champion Grade 3: Brie Leman
Reserve Champion Grade 3: Mason Istre
Champion Grade 4: Alison Grothaus
Reserve Champion Grade 4: Summer Budka
Champion Grade 5: Camille Leman
Reserve Champion Grade 5: Kirsten Calloway
Champion Grade 6: Makayla Libey
Champion Grade 7: Taylor Jennings
Reserve Champion Grade 7: Jenna Zeider
Grand Champion: Taylor Jennings
Reserve Grand Champion: Camille Leman
Senior Division (Grades 8-12)
Informal/Casual
Champion: Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion: Donna Zehner
Dress-Up
Champion: Sara Bailey
Reserve Champion: Kassi Dahn
Free Choice
Champion: Missy Bailey
Reserve Champion: Michaela Cook
Suit or Coat
Champion: Missy Bailey
Reserve Champion: Michaela Cook
Separates
Champion: Regan Culp
Formal Wear
Champion: Regan Culp
Reserve Champion: Andriana Smith
Grand Champion: Sara Bailey (Dress Up)
Reserve Grand Champion: Regan Culp (Formal)
Starke County Commissioners to Discuss Employee Grievance Tonight
The Starke County Commissioners will discuss a grievance filed by an employee they fired at their last meeting when they meet tonight. Terry Turner was relieved of his duties as county veterans service officer on June 15. After the meeting, president of the commissioners Kent Danford said he has received several complaints about Turner’s job performance. Continue reading
Starke County Election Board to Discuss Election Costs
The communities of Hamlet, Knox and North Judson will have a better idea how much their fall elections will cost after this afternoon’s Starke County Election Board meeting. The advance agenda includes a cost estimated for the 2016 election. Continue reading
Pulaski County 4-H Achievement Royalty Crowned
4-H Court is Regan Culp, Donna Zehner, Peyton Newman and Brittany Fox
Achievement royalty reigns over the Pulaski County 4-H Fair. Caleb Bucinski and Madison Ruff were crowned king and queen during Saturday’s pageant at Winamac Nazarene Church. Their court consists of Regan Culp, Donna Zehner, Peyton Newman and Brittany Fox. Continue reading
Kid’s Closet Ministry Receives Grants to Help Starke County Youngsters
A foundation that focuses on providing for the community has recently received quite a substantial amount of money for their dedication to the well being of the children of Starke County. Kid’s Closet Ministry was not only gifted a $2,000 grant through the Starke United Fund but recently was approved to receive $3,000 thanks to the kind submission of a community member who realized the importance of the foundation. Continue reading
