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When Nedra Moudy Krider was born on July 25, 1910, the Boy Scouts of America had just formed in Chicago, Tel Aviv was one month old, Chicago celebrated the opening of its new ball stadium, Comiskey Park, and the U.S. Congress established Glacier National Park in Montana.

On Friday, July 25, Nedra celebrated her 98th birthday.

Nedra, a lifelong resident of Churubusco, now resides in Kingston Care Center in Fort Wayne.

Decked out in her favorite color - pink - with lots of pink jewelry and accessories, Nedra is seen in the hallways every day, greeting other residents and each staff member with a smile and a “hello” or “how are you?”

Always an attractive woman - impeccably dressed and decked out in bright colors and her trademark earrings and heels - not much has changed, even though she is nearing 100 years of age.

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Carlee Hearld's 14th Birthday

Congratulations to Carlee Hearld who celebrated her 14th birthday this week!

Sarah Marie (Frecker) and Scott Alan Archer exchanged vows in a nuptial ceremony April 26, 2008, at the History Center in Fort Wayne.

The bride works for the Boys Scouts, serving Whitley and Kosckiusko Counties. She is a member of the Columbia City Rotary and Whitley County Drug Free Indiana.

The groom is employed by East Allen County Schools.

The couple met through an online dating service – but should have met much earlier, it seems.

“We were both in Marching Band (Northrup and Harding respectively),” Sarah said, “and marched in at least 15-20 of the same events as well as competed in concert band at the same location over three years.”

Additionally, the groom went to school with the bride’s cousin and had likely been at the same events and locations on numerous occasions while growing up – but never met each other.

“Just never made that connection,” Sarah adds.

Further adding to the joining of these families, Scott will be adopting Sarah’s 7-year-old daughter, Makayla.

Roy Sexton was recently nominated for a Spotlight Award for Best Actor in a Musical for his role in “Company” in Michigan. Sexton is a Columbia City Joint High School graduate.

Richard Marchbanks

Richard Marchbanks was recently nominated for a Tony Award in Fort Wayne for his role in the production of “Tuesdays with Morrie.” Marchbanks is a Columbia City resident.

Frank & Rita Roberts will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house in Fort Wayne on August 1 at their home. For more information or to RSVP, call Kurt Roberts at (260) 402-7095.

Larwill resident Allie Hearld is celebrating her 7th birthday!

Happy Birthday Tony Romano!

Once again this year he's claiming to be celebrating his 32nd birthday...

In fact, he's even asked that we let him stay 32 as his birthday present. We think we'll get him a kayak or something else instead...

Twyla Herron 

Happy 8th birthday to Twyla Joy Herron!

Julian Herron

Happy 2nd birthday to Julian James Herron!

Sammy Varga

Happy 4th birthday to Sammy Varga!

Elmer & Helen Heinley of rural Whitley County are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this week!

Mike & Jo Ellen Rush

Mike & Jo Ellen Rush of Columbia City are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this week!

Dr. Renel Alarie

Congratulations on a successful year as president of the Columbia City Rotary.

A special message of congratulations to teller Rosina Harber who will retire tomorrow from Star Financial Bank in downtown Columbia City after many years of service.

A very "Happy Birthday" to Zack Walters who is celebrating his 17th birthday.

Walters is serving as a counselor at Camp Whitley shown at right in the midst of a heated game of dodgeball on the first day of the camp's 80th season last Sunday.

The Clark Family

Congratulations to Mark and Lynnel Clark on the birth of your triplets -- Adam, Amanda & Seth.

The Bean Family

Congratulations to Scott and Amy Bean on the birth of your twins -- Luke Ryan and Joel Thomas.

Gabriella “Ellie” Lawrence, daughter of Trent and Meghan Lawrence of Columbia City, set a goal big goal for herself and achieved perfect attendance this year at school.

She attends Mary Raber and just finished kindergarten.

“Perfect attendance was a goal we set early in the year and are very pleased to have accomplished,” said her mother, Meghan.

From the staff of Talk of the Town -- congratulations, Ellie, on reaching your goal!

Columbia City High School Alumni Association president Richard Phend celebrated his birthday, June 3, in the city yesterday among family and friends. The family enjoyed their birthday favorite -- strawberry shortcake with fresh berries.

Phend, a graduate of the CCHS Class of 1951, is now resident of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Phend is in town this week to attend a funeral and to attend the CCHS graduation on Friday night.

Congratulations to the Whitley County 4-H Share the Fun talent show winners. The county winners included, first place: Hannah Ruppert; second place: CeCe Cherry & Alyson Nicodemus; and third place: Joel Genth & Michaela Michel. 

Teachers and staff at Faith Christian Academy...

Congratulations to the teachers and staff at Faith Christian Academy for another successful year. Teachers include Nicole Thompson, Susan Lewis, Cathy Shively and Karen Van Voorst. Staff includes administrative assistant Kathy Bills and interim administrator Nicole Trier. Their commitment to excellence in education and commitment to teaching in a Christian environment is exemplary.

Whitko Middle School "Dress Up Days"...

Congratulations to Whitko Middle School students Michael Dimmick, Luke Senseny, Zach Nave and Conner Strouder who coordinated a fundraising effort at their school, raising $1200 to support Oxfam International, providing dairy goats to African families, and Nothing But Nets, an organization that fights malaria. The students paid $1 per day to participate in various dress-up events at the school. The top fundraising class was Mrs. Knepple's homeroom.