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MayorWilliam “Bill” McKeanWilliam “Bill” McKean

Calling Berne his home for all of his life, McKean started in city government when he was appointed to the Berne Planning Commission and Zoning Board. He served for 27 years on the board leading as President for 16 of those years.

Bill McKean was �rst elected to the Berne City Council in the fall of 1983, taking o�ce in 1984. For over 24 years, he worked with three di�erent administrations and served as Council President for 16 years.

Bill and his wife, Linda (Reusser) graduated from Berne High school. Bill is the owner of McKean’s Barber Shop, which he has operated since 1971. He has sponsored a Li�le League/ Minor League Team for 30 years. He has received the South Adams Athletic Fan Apprecia-tion Award and the State of Indiana – O�ce of the Governor – Distinguished Hoosier Award. In the past, he has been an o�cer of the South Adams Athletic Booster Club and a member of the Berne Sesquicentennial Master Commi�ee. McKean has served on �e Hope Clinic board for the past three years. Bill and Linda are lifetime members of the Swiss Heritage Society.

�e McKeans have three children and eight grandchildren. Craig and his wife Erin (Laut-zenheiser) McKean are the parents of Lauren, Adrienne and Derek; April and her husband, Leo Spagnola, have a daughter, Isabella and two sons, Silas and Lukas; and Jill and her husband, Rodrick Stutzman, also have a daughter, Mallory, and a son, Blake. Bill and Linda are members of

the First Mennonite Church, where Bill has served as a church trustee, and is currently a greeter.

McKean is a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. He re- ceived the Vietnam Service Medal and two Army Commendation Medals.

Bill McKean will be commi�ed to the job of mayor – in the o�ce, on the street, or at work. He plans to maintain a close working relationship with the Adams County Economic Development & North East Indiana Regional Partnership. He feels it is important to be proactive toward new business as well as staying in close contact with the existing businesses and factories by continu-ing with tax abatements and helping in any way the city can assist.

McKean desires to keep a close relationship with department heads and other Berne city employees. He will work hard to keep Berne one of Indiana’s best small cities. Under McKean’s leadership and his commi�ed team, Berne will continue to be a city we can be proud of: a great place to call home, raise a family, and even retire someday.

Welcome to the “Meet the Candidates Edition” of the 2011 Berne Republican Review. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Republican candidates who have a passion to exhibit . . .

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Meet the Candidates Edition

Phil ProvostPhil Provost Councilman at LargeA new face to the Republican ticket is South Adams

Middles School U.S. History teacher Phil Provost. Phil has called Berne home since 1994. He graduated from South Adams in 2001 and IPFW in 2007. Phil is entering his fourth year of coaching and teaching at S.A. He is part of the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Phil and his wife Haley have one son, Jacob. Haley is a nurse at Lutheran Hospital.

Mr. Provost believes that Berne personi�es small town America. “I love what Berne stands for with its heritage, its values, and the way our community works together to ensure the pursuit of happiness for its

residents. My vision for Berne is that these qualities would be maintained and strengthened. We have in recent years seen a nationwide, fundamental eroding of

the freedoms, ethical/moral standards and personal responsibility that once were originally responsible for creating the greatest nation that earth has ever seen. I con�dently believe that if we at the local level recom-mit to the principles that once guided our social, economic and political lives, we will regain our stand- ing as the ‘Shining City on a Hill.’ As I tell my 8th grade students every year: If we can commit to these standards we can change the entire school. If we can change the school, we can change the entire commu-nity. If we can change the community, we can change the entire state. If we can change the state, then we can change our nation. When we do that, we will change the world. �is is the reason I’ve chosen to run for Berne City Council.”

Gregg A. SprungerGregg A. Sprunger Councilman District II

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Berne City Council President Gregg Sprunger is the Republican candidate for the 2nd District seat of the Berne City Council.

Sprunger is a graduate of South Adams High School and International Business College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. He has been employed at First Bank of Berne for 33 years and is currently Asst. Vice-President/Purchasing and Facilities Manager.

Gregg and his wife, Barb, who is employed at DRG, have been married for 36 years. �ey have three married children and six grandchildren. Leslie and her husband, Jason King, have a daughter, Janessa; Ben and his wife Lana have �ve children, Colton, Koty, Sam, Hallie and Eva; and Michael and his wife, Jenn. Gregg and Barb

are active members of the First Missionary Church of Berne, where they serve in various capacities.

In city government, Councilman Sprunger serves as president of the Berne City Council and Berne Plan Commission, and also represents the city as treasurer of South Adams Trails. Councilman Sprunger has served as treasurer for numerous community organizations for many years. He currently serves as treasurer for Berne Rotary Club, South Adams Youth League and Berne Girls’ So�ball. For many years, he served as treasurer for the Berne Chamber of Commerce and Berne Swiss Days.

Curtis L. WursterCurtis L. Wurster Councilman District ICurtis Wurster has been a part of the Berne com-

munity for 35 years. He graduated from South Adams High School and Indiana University School of Business. Curtis is a member of the Swiss Heritage Society. Being one of the owners in the family-run furniture store, Bernhaus Furniture, Curtis brings to the council wise insights from a local business. He has been the council’s key voice on the Board of Public Works and Safety.

Mr. Wurster states that “My vision for Berne is to continue to be a community of families, to treasure our small-town, our friendly and walkable neighborhoods, and blend in distinctive Swiss architecture business

areas. We live in a clean and well-maintained com- munity. We have plans to meet and share local traditions and events that celebrate our history, community and bright future.”

Curtis and his wife, Jeannine (Fletcher) are the parents of two children, Kirsten and Caleb.

�e Wursters are members of the First Missionary Church, where Curtis has served as Treasurer for 13 years. Jeannine is a teacher in the South Adams School System. Kirsten will be ge�ing married in August and Caleb will a�end Indiana University in the fall as a freshman.

He is also a member of South Adams Athletic Boosters, Swiss Heritage Society and Swiss Pride.

“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Berne as a councilman. I love Berne and look forward to the challenges that our city may face in the months and years ahead. �e city must continue to provide current services using the resources we have while thinking of new and be�er ways to be more e�cient. My economic development vision for Berne would be the establishment of a business technology center that would create jobs in the medical and infor- mation technology industry. Our city government must continue working with local retail, small business and industry; to help maintain our existing work force while seeking new economic development opportunities. ”

“I am blessed to have had the opportunity to raise my family in Berne, and I am commi�ed and dedicated to improving the quality of life for all citizens. I want to thank the citizens that have given me the opportunity to serve them, and I hope to have their support and con�dence again as we all work together toward a be�er community.”

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Councilman District IVDavid Burson is the Republican candidate for the

District IV seat on the Berne City Council. Dave is married to Anissa (Su�on) who is a 1991 graduate of South Adams High School. �e Bursons have lived in Berne since 2003 and have three children: Daniel, Audrey and Claire who all a�end South Adams Schools. Burson is the owner of a technology consult-ing business, Adeptive Systems, located in Berne. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Adminis-tration with a major in accounting from Ohio State University in 1997. Dave also earned two Bible degrees from Word of Life Bible Institute located in upstate New York.

Before starting his own business, Dave worked as the Controller at Smith Brothers of Berne, and then as an Accounting Supervisor at Steel Dynamics in Fort Wayne. Dave is a member of the First Mennonite Church where he serves on the Gi�s Discernment Commi�ee. Burson is active in the community and is the current president of the recently formed Berne Sister City Board.

“Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, I watched several small towns, similar to Berne grow from relative obscurity to popular travel destinations over a period of 10 to 15 years. I believe Berne is uniquely positioned as the type of town that

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Bill McKean..................... 589-2407

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David Burson .................. 589-1490

Phil Provost..................... 849-0815

Councilman Mark Wynn is the Republican candi-date for the 3rd District seat of the Berne City Council.

Mark is a 1988 graduate of South Adams High School. He a�ended the University of Indianapolis before embarking on a career as a builder. Mark is the owner and president of Marquis Builders, Inc. Two projects his business completed in the past couple of years are the First Bank of Berne Branch on US 27 and the new commercial display building at the Adams County 4-H park in Monroe.

Mr. Wynn is a member of the National Federation of Independent Business, Be�er Business Bureau, U.S., Berne and Geneva Chambers of Commerce, Home

Builders Association of Fort Wayne and holds an Allen County building license. Mark and his wife, Jolene, have four children: Nathan, Megan, Brandon and

Kristen who all a�end South Adams Schools. Mark is a member of the Swiss Heritage Society, SA Sports Boosters and SA Music Boosters. He is also president

of the Berne Pool Board where he has served for eight years. �e Wynn family has a�ended First Missionary Church for 20 years.

“I will continue my dedication and commitment to serve the citizens of Berne to the best of my ability. Our city was already voted as one of the best places to live and raise a family. We have so many positive things that have taken place in the last few years - �e wellness center was built, the new school, the clock tower, several expansions to Smith Brothers and FCC, improved infrastructure which will allow for future growth of homes or businesses. We are currently adding a new water tower which will give us more capacity for the future. My vision for the future is to continue to be proactive and keep moving forward on infrastructure projects and assisting businesses to grow, while keeping my eye on our Swiss past and heritage.”

Mark Wynn Councilman District III

can experience that same type of growth over the next 10 to 20 years. �e foundation has already been laid by past city councils and mayors, the Berne Chamber of Commerce, the Berne CDC, local businesses, and residents that believe in the ideals that Berne stands for. If we become a community of distinction, known for the integrity and family friendly environment we already have, I believe we will a�ract more businesses and citizens to our community. I am humbled to be asked to run, and if elected, I will gratefully serve the people of this community.”

MISSION STATEMENT“To provide the City of Berne with acommi�ed and principled team of leaders who will strive to make Berne a be�er place to live, work and raise a family.” www.bernerepublicans.org

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Gwen (Wulliman) Maller was elected to the o�ce of Clerk-Treasurer in 1991. She is a graduate of South Adams High School and earned an accounting degree from Ball State University. She is a licensed CPA and is the �rst Clerk-Treasurer to acquire this education and to contribute this expertise to the o�ce.

Gwen and her husband, Larry, are the parents of Chris and Daniece Maller, Mistylee and her husband Derek Taylor, and Ashley Armstrong. �ey have four grandchildren; Sydney and Deveigh Maller, and Karis and Gabe Taylor.

Gwen has served as the treasurer of the Berne Community Development Corporation, secretary

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of the Berne Republican Central Commi�ee and vice-chairman of the Adams County Republicans.

“My vision for Berne is for the city to continue to have the funds to provide for the services that citizens come to expect. In light of the property tax caps and the economic recession, this was a di�cult task to accomplish. However, I am thankful that several years ago, working along with the Mayor, the budget was reduced in preparation for the years of reduced revenue. While I’ve seen cuts to some non-essential items, services such as police and �re protection, and sanitation pick-up have not been cut or reduced.”

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