(The Hoot News photo provided) The board of directors for One Community in South Whitley is pleased to welcome Stephanie Walpole to the board.

Walpole is photographed here with her husband, Brad, and their daughters, Laynie and Brenlee.

She has worked at Star financial Bank for a little over 11 years and manages the Frontage Road branch in Columbia City. Of her new volunteer role, Walpole stated, “I love living in a small town and look forward to being more involved with One Community.”

For more information about One Community, visit www.ocwhitko.org