Standing (L-R): Board members Jack Jarvis, Rob Chaney, P.A. Cohen, Roger Kem, and Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson. Seated (L-R): Secretary Frank Brattain, President Elect Chris Sitler, President Jim Cohen, Treasurer Dave Frost.

Standing (L-R): Key Club officers Treasurer Miranda Kilbourn, Vice President Amanda Johnson, President Jacob Caudill, Secretary Kylee Davis, Editor Tonya Durbin. Seated (L-R): Faculty Advisor, Frank Brattain, Lt. Governor Bruce Johnson.

   On Wednesday, October 7, the Cambridge City Evening Kiwanis inducted officers and board members for 2009-2010 and the Key Club of Lincoln High School officers. The meeting at Lumpy’s Cafe, was well attended by the members of the Kiwanis, the Key Club, as well as many friends and family members.
   Of note was the participation of former Lt.. Governor of the Rose Division, Cheryl Rader of the Brookville Kiwanis. Cheryl was on hand to retire the 2008-2009 Kiwanis officers. The retiring officers included now past president, Bruce Johnson, who was elected by the clubs of the Rose Division to serve as their Lt. Governor for 2009-2010. Tom Lee, the outgoing Kiwanis secretary who has served the club with distinction for the past two years, and Ben Woolard, who served the club as a very active and constructive member of the Board of Directors for the past three years. For more of this story please subscribe!

Western Wayne School Board Meets

By Kyle Schwab
    The Western Wayne School Board met on October 12th at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda was the review of September receipts, which included $1,078,449.34 for spring property taxes, a $471,661.34 basic grant, and a stimulus (fiscal stabilization) receipt for $82,924.32.
    George Philhower, Assistant Principle of Western Wayne Elementary, presented student and staff accomplishments, as well as information regarding current state and local testing scores.
    Philhower first noted the Elementary’s literacy night, which was held on October 1. There was a total attendance of 199 people, with 150 being students. For more of this story please subscribe!

Cambridge City Town Council Meeting

by Jenny Pugh
    The Cambridge City Town Council met on Monday, October 12, at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers with town attorney, Bob Bevers present.
    Hours for trick or treat were set for Saturday, October 31. Parade will begin at 5 p.m. at the old Central School, with the costume contest to follow at the Cambridge City fire station. Trick or treat will be from 6-8 p.m.
    Jeff Peters, of M.D. Wessler & Assoc. updated members on the Safe Routes to School project. As a result of the documentation and research required by the federal government because the sidewalk will cross a potentially historic property, the project is expected to cost $7,000 to $12,000 more than expected. This amount is above and beyond the $250,000 grant and it will have to be paid by the town, should Cambridge City choose to proceed with the project. Attorney Bob Bever will review the project paperwork while the clerk-treasurer determines if the town can afford the project and members decide whether or not to proceed. For more of this story please subscribe!

Gas America Robbed by Gunman

   The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Sunday October 11, 2009. At approximately 2:20 A.M, a white male approximately 5 foot 9 inches tall and medium build walked into Gas America, 1589 North State Road 1 wearing a grey hooded jacket, black gloves, blue jeans, white shoes, and had his face and nose covered by a blue medical type mask. The suspect approached the counter and acted like he was going to buy a Mountain Dew and two packs of Marlboro Cigarettes. After the clerk scanned the items into the register, the male pulled a small handgun and demanded money from the register. The clerk complied with the demands and the suspect fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money.
    Wayne County Deputies secured the scene. Detectives were called to the scene to process for evidence. Video surveillance was secured from the business. Attached is a still shot of the suspect. Anyone with any information pertaining to the investigation or identity of the suspect is asked to contact Detective Jack Martin at 765-973-9475 or jmartin@co.wayne.in.us.com