Note to the Press – Please include the following statement from State Rep. Dave Heine (R-Fort Wayne) in your coverage of the East Allen Alliance being awarded the Stellar Community designation:

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 11, 2018) – “This designation will exponentially aid the economic development of east Allen County, especially the seven communities involved with the East Allen Alliance. Without the guidance and leadership of Kent Castleman, this award simply wouldn’t happen. I’d be remiss if I also didn’t mention the work of Kristi Kurtz. Working closely with the leaders of the seven communities and county, the pair were instrumental in putting together a top-notch presentation that I believe impressed the selection committee.”

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State Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven) represents House

District 85, which includes a portion of Allen County.

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