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Knox teen finds BFF amid Haiti’s squalor

December 12, 2010

By
Cheryl Partrick, Staff Writer

KNOX — Knox High School junior Taylor Quella has done many things to help others in her school and her community. Recently, however, Quella broadened her horizons and traveled outside the county when she was offered an opportunity to help people who not only lived outside her community but in another country.
“Dr. (Thomas) Browne is a family friend. He knew I have wanted to go to Haiti. One day, he called my mom and asked if I wanted to go. I was excited; and I was shocked that Dr. Browne would do that for me — he took care of everything,” Quella said.

Phony pot prohibited

December 12, 2010

KNOX — “Mr. Smiley” can’t be sold in Starke County anymore.
Starke County Commissioners Monday unanimously voted to adopt an ordinance banning the sale of the synthetic marijuana product, also known as Spice and K2, and technically called Cannabinoids.
The synthetic drug produces highs similar to those yielded by marijuana and can have hallucinagenic effects. Many communities around the country have already passed, or are considering, similar legislation.
Knox is in the process of adopting a similar ordinance.

House fire claims Knox woman

December 12, 2010

By
John Reed, Editor

KNOX — Inspectors had to call in heavy equipment before they could even begin to figure out what caused a house fire which claimed the life of a Knox woman Sunday night.
Coroner Kris Rannells confirmed the victim was 67-year-old Diana L. Jedynak, who lived at the house. She was transported from the scene to Starke Memorial Hospital by EMS, and pronounced dead at the hospital.

N. Judson Library’s owl needs your naming idea

November 30, 2010

NORTH JUDSON – Time is growing short to enter the North Judson-Wayne Township Library's “Name the Owl” contest.
The library received the owl about a year ago from Dorothy Hansen. It had originally belonged to her husband, Lavelle Hansen. Since that time the owl has been sitting in a window (have you noticed him?) keeping an eye on things.
Of course, it could be a she, staffers wouldn’t know how to tell the difference. But the library is going to leave that decision up to the public in the “Name the Owl” contest.

Bad bones can’t keep Becca off the court

November 30, 2010

By
Cheryl Patrick, Staff Writer

PLYMOUTH — Rebecca Bunkowfst, a former North Judson – San Pierre High School student, loves competition and God.
“I am very competitive and I strive to be the best in all I can do through what God has planned for me. I practiced many hours for track and basket-ball. When I wasn’t doing one, I was doing the other,” she said.
Being an athlete meant making many sacrifices. But for Bunkowfst, being an athlete defines her, which makes any sacrifice worth it.

County: To burn or not to burn?

November 24, 2010

By
Benjamin Haut, correspondent

KNOX — An open burn ordinance is being prepared for Starke County, but rest assured, barbecuing is not going to be outlawed. While open burning is already illegal, this new ordinance will be enforced with fines and other penalties.
“It isn't that you can't go out and have a barbecue. That isn't what we're going after,” said Commissioner Dan Bridegroom. He went on to explain the ordinance is to prevent people from burning tires and other harmful materials.

Keen overcomes disability to accomplish goals

November 24, 2010

By
Cheryl Partrick, Staff Writer

Eric Keen Jr., of Plymouth, has a very unusual hobby.
“I body build, that means I pose and look pretty on stage,” Keen said.
Being a body builder may not seem quite so unusual to most people. However, Keen has special circumstances which make body building a unique choice for this former Knox resident.
“I have Cerebral Palsy — I’ve had it since birth. It affects the lower part of my body. I have to use crutches all the time. I have no use of my legs,” he said.
Body building is not something Keen aspired to — it just sort of evolved out of an activity he shared with his brothers.

City approves $900,009 for sewer repairs

November 24, 2010

By
Benjamin Haut, correspondent

KNOX — At last week’s Knox City Council meeting, the Wastewater Treatment Plant project was approved for an extension on repairs to the facility. The extension granted additional time to complete the repairs, extending the original completion date of Oct. 15 to Nov. 23. This date is the last day the contractor can get the repairs completed and submit the necessary information to close out the grant by the end of the year.

Knox woman targeted by Internet scammer

November 16, 2010

KNOX — Sherry Bentley of Knox decided to take a chance on a new form of dating — her only problem was she had no idea that her new venture would expose her to scam artists.

Commissioners seek appointees for 2011 boards

November 16, 2010

The Starke County Commissioners are seeking interested, qualified, and community minded individuals for 2011 board appointments as follows:
Starke Regular Drain Board (36-9-27) one Commissioner appointments
Planning Commission (IC 36-7-4) one Commissioners appointments (1D)
Kankakee Iroquois Regional Plan Commission “K.I.R.P.C.” (IC 36-7-7) two Commissioner appointments
Health Board (IC 16-20) two Commissioners appointments (2D)
Aviation Board (IC 8-22) one Commissioner appointment (D)
Hospital Community Board two Commissioner appointments (2D)

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