Old Settler's Day full schedule of events released
(Talk of the Town photos by Jennifer Zartman Romano) The midway in downtown Columbia City, shown above in 2007, glows as excited youngsters and their families stroll along, playing games and meeting up with old friends. Below, Community of Hope Church's band prepares for the parade as they wait in the high school parking lot. At bottom, Heather Nichols, a Lenzie, Scotland, resident visited Columbia City during OSD 2007 and participated in the parade.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano 
Some people look forward to the parade, a chance to sit among friends and neighbors and watch as the decorated floats roll by. For others, eating Shrine elephant ear or drinking a lemon shake-up is the highlight each year. Still others look forward to bringing their lawn chairs for an evening of entertainment on the courthouse lawn. Children, of course, love the midway and those just a little older always make a point of registering their age at the museum – just one of the traditions that is Old Settler’s Day.
With the annual festival just a week away, the official 2008 Old Settler’s Day Festival 
activities schedule has been released. Check it in the link below and make plans now for what you want to do next week.
One of the changes this year, according to OSD association member Mike Redman is the cancellation of the basketball tournament.
For information on OSD activities, call Mike Redman at 244-7635. You can also visit the official website at www.osdassociation.com
Saturday, June 21
OSD Mud Volleyball Tournament 8:00 a.m. Morsches Park
Tuesday, June 24
Poor Jack’s Amusements Midway 5-11 p.m. Midway Downtown
W. C. Historical Society Quilt Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historical Museum
Council on Aging Carry-in Lunch 11:30 a.m. Senior Center
Council on Aging Bingo after lunch Senior Center
OSD Past Presidents Dinner 6 p.m. Eagle’s Nest Event Center
OSD Horseshoe Tournament 7 p.m. Burnworth Pool
“Spike & The Bulldogs” – Oldies 8 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
Wednesday, June 25
Poor Jack’s Amusements Midway 5-11 p.m. Midway Downtown
W. C. Historical Society Quilt Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historical Museum
W. C. Council on Aging – Lunch 11:30 a.m. Senior Center
Birthday Party - King & Queen Announcement will follow lunch at the Senior Center
Antique Road Show event at Senior Center - $5.00 per item (no guns)
American Legion Bingo 5-11 p.m. Legion Tent on Midway
“Nostalgia” - Rock-n-Roll 8 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
Thursday, June 26
Poor Jack’s – Wrist Band Discounts 1-5 p.m. Midway Downtown
Poor Jack’s Amusements Midway 5-11 p.m. Midway Downtown
Old Settler’s Registration 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Historical Museum
W. C. Historical Society Quilt Show 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Historical Museum
W. C. Council on Aging –Lunch 11:30 a.m. Senior Center
Karaoke Contest 12 p.m. Senior Center
Eagles Lodge #1906 Noodle Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Van Buren & Line
Eagles Lodge #1906 Noodle Dinner 4-7 p.m. Corner of Van Buren & Line
American Legion Bingo noon-11p.m. Legion Tent on MidwayOSD Oldest & Longest Citizens Awards 7:30 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
“Prime Time” – Standards 8 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
Friday, June 27
Poor Jack’s Amusements Midway 5-11 p.m. Midway Downtown
W. C. Historical Society Quilt Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historical Museum
W. C. Council on Aging - Lunch 11:30 a.m. Senior Center
Euchre & Skip Bo Tournaments 8:30 a.m. Senior Center
King & Queen featured in parade 6:30 p.m. Parade Route – Main Street
American Legion Bingo 5-11p.m. Legion Tent on Midway
Leadership Whitley County Walking Tacos during parade Corner of Jefferson & Main
OSD 4-Mile Fun Run 6:30 p.m. Parade Route – Main St. from North Street to Downtown
W. C. Pork Producers – Pork Sandwich Feed 4-8 p.m. Corner of Main & Van Buren
American Legion Post 98 Parade 6:30 p.m. Parade route from high school to North Street to Main Street and then downtown. This year’s theme is “Stars and Stripes Forever”
“Huckleberry Blue” - Blues & Country After Parade South Courthouse Stage
Saturday, June 28
Poor Jack’s – Wrist Band Discounts 1-5 p.m. Midway Downtown
Poor Jack’s Amusements Midway 1-11 p.m. Midway Downtown
W. C. Historical Society Quilt Show 9 a.m.-noon Historical Museum
American Legion Bingo noon-11 p.m. Legion Tent on Midway
Junior Karaoke Contest – Ages 5 to 14 3:30 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
OSD Karaoke Contest – 15 & Over 8 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
OSD Raffle Prize Drawings 11:45 p.m. South Courthouse Stage
Midway Ticket Sales Locations
Tickets for the 2008 Old Settler's Day midway are on sale at this time. The cost is $9 for a sheet of 20 tickets. Tickets may be purchased at the following locations in Whitley County: Star Insurance, Star Financial Bank, Family Video, J&J Insurance Solutions, Trier Ford Chrysler, Peoples Federal locations, Chase Bank, CVS, Redman Plumbing & Heating, Carousel Hair, Culligan, ProFed, Ball Furniture, Hammond Oil, Teghtmeyer Ace Hardware, Lake City Bank, Kroger, Tractor Supply Company, B&E Comics, Walgreen's, Three Rivers Federal Credit Union, Bravo Home & Gifts and The Brew Ha.
Event Locations
Entertainment Stage on south side of the Whitley County Courthouse lawn
W. C. Historical Society Historical Museum located at 108 W. Jefferson Street
W. C. Council on Aging Senior Center located at 603 W. Van Buren Street
OSD Mud Volleyball Tournament in Morsches Park, located on East Van Buren Street (S.R.#205)
OSD Horseshoe Tournament is located between Burnworth Memorial Pool & Columbia City High School on North Whitley Street (behind the Whitley County Community Foundation).
Event Registration Requirements
W. C. Historical Society Quilt Show: Visit the Whitley County Historical Museum at 108 W. Jefferson St. or call 244-6372 to register. Entry fee is $1 per entry, maximum of 2 quilts entered per person.
W. C. Council on Aging Events: Visit the Senior Center at 603 W. VanBuren Street or call 248-8944 to register. A free will offering will be accepted for lunches.
OSD Horseshoe Tournament: Participants are asked to register prior to 7 p.m. at the horseshoe pit at Burnworth Memorial Pool. There is no entry fee to participate and prizes will be awarded.
OSD 4-Mile Fun Run: Registration will be held at the Church of the Nazarene parking lot. The entry fee is $10 per person to pre-register and $12 the day of the run. For more information, contact Brian Shepherd at (260) 894-4638.
OSD Mud Volleyball Tournament: The entry fee is $45 per team of three men & three women plus substitutes. The event is sponsored by the Lady Eagles Traveling Softball League. The entry deadline was June 13. For more information, contact Kelly Schrader at 246-2377 or 691-3357
OSD-American Legion Post 98 Parade: There are no entry fees to participate. Line-up at Columbia City High School between 4:30-5:00 p.m. Parade entries should be mailed to Norris Strickland, 4660 N. S.R. 109, Columbia City , IN 46725. The entry deadline is June 18. For more information, contact Norris at 503-1643 or Connie at 503-1637.