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Kokomo is about to expand on its existing manufacturing base with a new niche-manufacturing company. Carney-Echelbarger Machining, a highly-specialized machine shop, plans to relocate its operations from Sharpsville to Kokomo and expand its business. The company, which currently employs five people, intends to hire an estimated 17 new employees over the next five years, in a new 6,000-square foot facility. Carney-Echelbarger had
been looking at trying to purchase existing property in Kokomo originally. We were approached by a small business about looking at a Kokomo location, said Jeb Conrad, president and CEO of the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance. They were looking at a place for manufacturing. We started showing them some existing buildings, and they werent really meeting their needs. When existing properties didnt work, but the company was still interested, Conrad turned the company over to Deb Cook, Director of Devel-
opment for the City of Kokomo. We directed them from that point to Deb to try and discuss some Goodnight of the programs, said Conrad. They found a location to build a small building. With Debs guidance and the citys help, they were able to get some revolving loan funds that helped facilitate the deal. It is new manufacturing and new construction.
Carney-Echelbargers new facility will be located in the Lincoln Business Park. In all, the company plans to invest more than $700,000 in the community, through land purchase, construction and equipment. The next thing the business needed was financing for the project. They are privately financed through Community First bank, and the RLF loan was the gap financing, said Cook. The financing was a big part of why the company chose Ko-
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REMEMBERING The American Veterans Traveling Tribute will arrive in Kokomo on Sept. 29.
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In this weeks KP
Oktoberfest
Its time for Oktoberfest! One of the communitys best-loved downtown celebrations kicks off this Friday. Get the low-down on the food, the fun and the sidewalk chalking competition.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. is one of the most poi-
gnant and well-known tributes in our nations. Millions visit the wall each year to pay their respects to those who died for their country. But millions more never will have the opportunity to visit
the wall, nor will they have the chance to see the memorials to those who died in World War II, the Korean Conflict, Operation: Enduring Freedom or
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Liberty Cup
I n Sports, the Liberty Cup was held last F r i d a y, and the team from the American Legion came out on top, besting defending champs the Kokomo Country Club. Read about it, and enjoy the photos.
Its the part of the job Martha Lake likes the least. The annual tax sale of properties takes place on Oct. 12, and hundreds of owners are at risk of losing their homes for a fraction of their value -some for less than $100. Lake, the Howard County
Treasurer, is doing everything she can under the law to help these people save their properties, but there is only so much she is allowed to do. One Lake of those efforts includes the publishing of the tax sale
list, which can be found in this weeks Perspective, starting on Page B1. The list started at 1,109 delinquent properties, with many at $20 or below. Since the beginning of the month, about 100 properties have come off the list as the owners pay the back taxes and redeem them. But there are many more still at risk.
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TOGETHER AGAIN Tens of thousands of veterans of the Vietnam War and their families gathered in southeastern Howard County for their annual reunion. The event, which is one of the largest military reunions in the U.S., featured three days of reminiscing and fellowship. This was the 29th year for the reunion.
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during the 9-11 attacks. Thanks to the efforts of a number of local businesses, organizations, individuals and governmental units, those tributes are coming to Kokomo. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute will be in the City of Firsts from Sept. 29Oct. 2, giving everyone a chance to honor those who have died in the fight to preserve our freedoms. Annette Nearon, a work-study intern through Indiana University Kokomo who devotes her time to the Howard County Veter-
ans Service office, is one of several organizers who are working to bring this event here. She explained what the tribute entails. It is an 80-percent replica of the Vietnam wall in Washington D.C., said Nearon. In addition to that it has the World War II names, the Korean War names. It has a Gold Tag display for Operation: Enduring Freedom. It has all the names of the 9-11 victims -- the police and firefighters. It has everybody. Its all-inclusive. We want to let people know that even though its the American Veterans Traveling Tribute, its not just the moving Vietnam wall. We want the community to come see that it has everything. The display is scheduled to arrive in Kokomo
on Sept. 28, complete with a motorcycle escort. The destination is the northwest parking lot of General Motors Components Holdings LLC, located at the corner of U.S. 31 and Boulevard. GMCH is one of more than 30 generous sponsors who have enable the tribute to come to Kokomo. Volunteers will assemble the display and landscape the lot in preparation for the opening ceremony on the morning of Sept. 29. Nearon explained that each day will feature a different program so that visitor might attend on multiple days. Considering the enormous size of the display, some variation will be appreciated. Its going to take up
the entire parking lot, between the displays and the parking, said Nearon. The official ceremony is on Thursday, but each day will feature a keynote speaker and an opening ceremony. The Kokomo Men of Note will sing the National Anthem one day. A Northwestern sophomore will sing on Sunday. Well have different veterans speak and give their stories. You can come each day and see something different. The movement to bring the tribute to Kokomo started with the local chapter of the Disabled American Veterans and Golden Corral. The local veterans service office got involved, and before long more than 30 sponsors were on board -- in-
cluding Howard County and the city of Kokomo. The traveling wall itself started with two Vietnam veterans who created the scale model of the wall in Washington. As demand increased, features were added and a second exhibit was created so that the tribute could reach more people each year. To get the wall in Kokomo, organizers had to submit a proposal, complete with arrangements for a location that could handle the enormous exhibit. But there will be more than just the wall with this events. Nearon explained that the organizers are extending a hand to local schools to get them involved and to turn the display into a teaching tool. More than 1,000 school-
children from around the area are expected to visit on field trips during the event, and veterans will be visiting some classrooms to share their experiences. The organizers also have requested that local high schools get involved on Friday, Sept. 30, by observing a moment of silence prior to the start of the football games. Helmet stickers also have been provided to each football team to wear on that evening. We want to take it to the schools so that its not just one generation that is included, said Nearon. We want my dad, my granddad and my eightyear-old to know the meaning of this wall and why we brought it here.
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NEW FRIENDS Congressman Mike Pence recently visited Kokomo to give his blessing to Republican Party mayoral candidate Scott Kern. A crowd of about 85 party faithful and Kokomo firefighters gathered to meet Pence and support Kern in his election bid.
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Katrina, Gene, Ivan, Frances, Charlie, Irene. Depending on where you live, these names mean something tragic. How about Joe Plake, Shawn Edmonds, Tom Maroney, Doug Dilley, Jeff Adams and Ed Ridenour? For the people of Long Island, NY, those names convey a different story. The names belong to six Kokomo natives who recently traveled to the east coast to provide a little relief to the victims of Hurricane Irene. The gentlemen are employees of Duke Energy in Kokomo -- linemen, pole-setters, equipment operators. They can do it all. And for nine days, they put their skills to good use, helping some of the millions who found themselves without power in the wake of the storm. It was a lot of tree damage from high winds; we didnt see the worst of it, said Dilley, the supervisor of the team. Dilley explained that the crew headed for New Jersey three weeks ago as part of a Duke contingent, but they were rerouted to New York. On Long Island they found downed power lines and some ruined poles, but the worst of the storm hit much farther south. Its wasnt real bad
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FIX-IT Duke Energy workers Joe Plake and Shawn Edmonds install a utility pole. The two were joined by four other workers on a repair mission to Long Island, NY, recently.
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where we were, but some of the exits from the turnpike were closed off because some of the areas were flooded, said Maroney. We changed a few poles out, but it was mainly repairing wires that had come down. It may not have been bad, but the need for assistance wasnt any less immediate. When a family is without power, every moment seems to drag along forever. Bathing, eating and staying warm become concerns. The crew volunteered through the company to limit the time those families had to go without power. Dilley explained that the power companies in the U.S. communicate with each other through a cooperative network when an emergency like
a hurricane arises. If Duke has part of its grid down in an affected area, it can freely select workers from any of its offices to send out on the repair trail. In the New York instance, the electrical supply is maintained by National Grid, a contractor for the Long Island Authority. When the Kokomo Duke crew responded to that request, they did it strictly by choice. And it isnt the first time. This was the seventh or eighth hurricane for me, said Edmonds. The pay is good, but its just nice to help people out. It makes the job that much better to see youre helping people. Edmonds said that part of the attraction of
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komo. This new financing will allow us to expand our operations, accommodating new clients and new contracts, said Brian Echelbarger, coowner. We greatly appreciate the assistance the City, the Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance and Community First Bank have provided. Brad Carney, the other co-owner, said that Kokomo offers several topnotch amenities, along with a highly-trained workforce and easy access to potential clients. All of these things had an impact on our companys decision, said Echelbarger. The City and the Alliance are doing the right things to move Kokomos economy forward. The city economic development team has made it a priority to identify supplies of local businesses and try to attract them to Kokomo. Carney-Echelbarger falls in that category. It is bringing a supplier close to local companies that use them, said Cook. We have been working hard on identifying suppliers to bring them to Kokomo.
Cook added that Carney-Echelbargers new location puts them in close proximity to new and potential customers. It just goes to show that the jobs of today help create the jobs of tomorrow, Cook said. When we attract new companies, it has a ripple effect, creating new jobs throughout the community, moving our economy forward. Conrad said that GKEDA is excited about the addition of this company because it continues to diversify Kokomos manufacturing base. Carney-Echelbarger Machining will be a great addition to our local economy, Conrad said. The Alliance is pleased they found the right location and resources for their facilities to expand in our community. This will be a really nice addition to our manufacturing capabilities as a whole. They are a good solid company. They have a good track record of success. Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight said he wanted everyone to know that he was excited about Carney-Echelbarger coming to Kokomo. This private-public partnership will result in an immediate investment in our community. It will add to the tax rolls, and create jobs, this year and for years to come. said
Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight. Were so glad we could be a part of this project and help bring Carney-Echelbarger to Kokomo. I think it is important that they have chosen here to expand. It is new investment. Goodnight said this is the type of investment local residents should expect. The national trend is small business growth, said Goodnight. When is the last time a 3,000 employee factory opened in Indiana? Honda doesnt even employ that. These are what we are looking for, and these are what national trends are going to go Carney-Echelbarger is receiving assistance from the City of Kokomos Technology and Industry Revolving Loan Fund, along with private financing from Community First Bank of Indiana. The Technology and Industry Revolving Loan Fund Program provides gap financing at belowprime interest rates to Howard County businesses seeking to expand. Companies or private lenders interested in discussing Kokomos Revolving Loan Fund program may contact Development Specialist Paul Allor at 456-7375, or at pallor@cityofkokomo. org.
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They absolutely still have an opportunity to pay the taxes and get off the tax sale list, said Lake. The can pay the amounts set as they are now through Oct. 11. The tax sale list includes the fall taxes, so it shows more than what the owner would have to pay to come off the list. Each owner got a notification from us by certified letter. It shows the amount they need to pay. Check that letter for the amount to remove for sale line. Lake has explored a number of options to assist property owners. She has proposed changes to Indiana law which would set a minimum delinquency threshold before a property could be placed on the sale. She also has proposed a law which would allow treasurers to establish payment plans for qualifying property owners. We want to get the law changes to get the low-dollar people of the list as long as we can and give them a little more time, said Lake. Im still going to try to get contract payments authorized by law. When Lake says we, who is in the group isnt certain. It doesnt contain about half of the treasurers in the state, who oppose payment plans and minimum delinquencies. But she is undaunted by the conflicting opinions among her peers. She also is taking steps to try to protect military veterans. After the Perspective published the story of Donnie Washam, a veteran who lost his home on tax sale over an $18.50 unpaid ditch assessment, Lake made contact with the Howard County Veterans Service office to avoid another tragedy. She provided the tax sale list to the office in August and planned to do so a second time on Sept. 20. At this point, Lake is willing to try just about anything. She recently referred a family to the Center Township Trustees office, hoping that the trustee may be able to provide some help. It would be according to the circumstance, said Lake. I have sent one family there because (Center Township) told me to. These homeowners might think about going to United Way, too. There arent a lot of churches or people out there with a lot of extra money to help, but the townships and the United Way may be able to send you to a resource that can help. Theyre all interconnected and know if there is something is available. But before anything else, Lake wants taxpayers to call her office if they have any question about the tax sale and what it might mean to them. When you get a let-
ter from the treasurer, please open it and read it, said Lake. Call us if there is something you dont understand. The phone number is on the letter. Were trying to help you however we can. Taxes dont go away. There is another side
to the tax sale. There are people who might hope to buy a property at a bargain price. Lake was quick to warn potential bidders of the pitfalls that may lie in wait for them. For the buyers, they need to be very careful, said Lake. The
information is out there, but be sure to do your homework. Many times, you might end up buying property that is land-locked or something that has additional liens on it. They could be junk properties that you wouldnt want to invest in. You
could waste thousands of dollars with nothing to show for it. Keep in mind youre only buying a certificate. You dont own the property, and you cant go onto the property or do anything to it for a year. And you have to notify everybody who
has a legal interest in the property. There is a lot of technical work that goes with it. Contact our office if you have any questions. The Howard County Treasurer s office may be reached by calling 456-2213.
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Impact to taxpayers still not certain, but government will lose to tax cap
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KOH-KOH-MAH Thousands turned out to experience the Koh-Koh-Mah Foster Living Encampment on Sept. 17-18. The event features a French and Indian War reenactment daily.
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As the annexation of areas east and west of Kokomo inches closer to reality, local government leaders and taxpayers very much want to know how it will affect them. Rumors of huge tax hikes appear to be nothing more than rumors, thanks to the circuit breaker property tax caps. But local government will have to make some significant adjustments. Just how much adjusting is unknown. Howard County Assessor Jamie Shepherd recently crunched the numbers on the amount of net assessed valuation that will move inside Kokomos city limits in February -- approximately $278 million. That equates to a 12-14 percent increase in the citys available tax levy. That doesnt mean, however, that other units of government will lose 12-14 percent of their levies, and it doesnt mean that taxpayers in the affected area will pay 12-14 percent more. What are the certainties at this point? asked Shepherd. The certainties are that the citys levy is going to grow 12-14 percent. What does that mean? Additional circuit breaker loss for all units of local government if they dont lower their budgets by a drastic amount. Theyll still have to provide basic services. The other certainties are that the other taxes will be affected. County Option Income Tax (COIT) and Economic
Non-homestead taxpayers likely will feel little impact because of the circuit breaker property tax caps that are now a part of the state constitution, according to Howard County Treasurer Martha Lake.
by other taxing units, said Shepherd. As another entity comes in and applies its rate, it will force parcels to the cap faster. The amount of tax cap loss felt by government -- the city of Kokomo included -- wont be known at least until the Crowe Horwath study is complete, and perhaps even later than that, as the revenue changes wont be felt until 2013. It means one of two things, said Brannon.
Were going to have more assessed valuation. It can either lower the rate or increase our revenue. Its going to be a mix. Were having a study done to determine what will happen. Were partnering with the county on it. Well get the new figures to have a better understanding of where we all are. Were taking on more responsibility. We l l h a v e more roads, more f i r e p r o Shepherd tection, m o r e police protection, everything associated with the annexation. And it all comes from our general fund. We will have larger expenditures, but were hoping it wont be at the maximum. Were hoping that the rate will come down. But we dont know what effect it will have over the caps for everybody. The intended end result, according to Brannon, is that the overall tax rate for all taxpayers wont change much with the annexation. It is a sentiment that Shepherd shares. The (city) rate is figured on the current assessed value, said Shepherd. Well, that value is going to raise 12 percent. Its going to spread the cost over larger numbers of payers even though theyll be providing more services. The hope is that the expense will not increase at the same rate.
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It is not uncommon for special interested groups to survey candidates before they offer endorsements, but the Kokomo Firefighters Political Action Committee has a list of requests that could cost the taxpayers dearly. In four of their five questions, the firefighters manage a list of requests that could cost anywhere from $5 to $7 million. Candidates have to respond to the request if they hope to get the organizations endorsement. We will not endorse a candidate that does not participate, wrote Jeremy Shaw in the P.A.C.s letter to the candidates. We base our questions on issues that have affected or may affect Firefighters jobs and safety in the future The Professional Firefighters of Kokomo, P.A.C., will review all questionnaires and hold an election for P.A.C. members to vote for their candidates. After the results are final, we will notify each candidate of our endorsement, make a monetary contribution and place a full page ad in the local
dates we endorse. The questions the firefighters want to know are: 1. If elected will you immediately support a NO LAYOFF CLAUSE for the Firefighters of Local 396? Several firefighters were hired as part of a federal program. This would ensure that those firefighters will retain their jobs. Right now the city is budgeting to keep those firefighters for the remainder of next year, but hasnt announced plans after that. In total, it will cost the city $925,918.55 a year to keep those firefighters. 2. Statistics show the importance and need for a Fire Department Ambulance Service in the City of Kokomo. If elected will you support the reinstatement of the Kokomo Fire Department Ambulance service? According to research done when the city cut the ambulance service, the service costs the city $1,301,987 per year. 3. If elected will you support compliance of NFPA 1710 as it pertains to staffing resources? NFPA 1710 is a rec-
ommendation put out by the national firefighters union that sets recommendations for how many firefighters should be on a vehicle. This would mean adding a minimum of 29 additional firefighters at $2,237,636.52 annually or as many as 50 firefighters at $3,857,994 annually. 4. If elected will you support the addition of a new fire station on the South West side of Kokomo without replacing the existing fire station located at the corner of Lincoln and Webster streets? Currently the city is looking at adding a station to the southwest side of Kokomo and phasing Station 4 out because Station 4 is in need of repairs. Those repairs are estimated to cost $700,000. Staffing both stations would cost $1,200,000.45. The firefighters are going to find their request a tough sale to both candidates. I dont think it has any place in todays economy, said Kokomo mayor Greg Goodnight. If this is a litmus test that I would be expected to commit to a $7 million increase in the citys fire
budget. If this is what it takes to get their P.A.C. money, then I am not interested in their P.A.C. money. Goodnights opponent in the fall, Scott Kern, is a former fire chief and current firefighter. He would not commit on any of the items at this time. The bottom line is there going to be money to do that, asked Kern. A lot of firemen have said I will get in there and be able to do some of these things, but I told them not necessarily. It is still a matter of whether or not the money is there. I am not going to increase the staff of the fire department on the first day if there isnt any money there. I am not going to put myself in that position. Everything will be evaluated equally in regards to all department and all functions. I know a lot of people are going to spin this into Kern is going to look out for the fire department and stuff like that. Hopefully they will look at it from the vantage point that we are going to do everything peaceful for the entire city. The fire department is only one aspect.
families under-employed and struggling with the higher costs of gasoline, clothing, utilities and food, their resources are depleted before the end of the month. According to Deanna Ancil, Director of Project E.A.T., 24% of the families served by the KUO Food Pantries have never had to rely on food assistance. Jeff Newton, Executive Director of Kokomo Urban Outreach believes that it is great to have Key Bank partner with KUO, so that donation centers will be conveniently located for the community. Donation are accepted during regular business hours at: 221 W. Main Street, Greentown 1151 E. Hoffer St., Kokomo 300 Southway Blvd. E., Kokomo 2405 W. Jefferson, Kokomo
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at Gulf Port, Miss. and class. He was assigned to the 77th Construction Battalion, Pontoon Assembly Detachment and was placed on a ship headed for Noume`a, New Caledonia. While enroute to New Caledonia, his K-55 Cargo Ship developed a steering problem. To make matters worse, their escort destroyers were called away for the Battle of Midway. So there they were in the middle of the ocean with no gunners for protection and with a cargo hold full of block buster bombs and ammunition for the fleet. The commander concerned about a Japanese aerial attack issued life jackets to the crew. Paul said that the crew informed the commander with the explosives below, we dont need life jackets, what we need are parachutes. Fortunately for them, the Japanese planes didnt bother them as they too were busy at Midway. After three days of floating like sitting ducks,
Paul J. Condry of Greentown was a welder with the 77th Construction Battalion in the South Pacific. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Paul tried to enlist into the navy. He only weighed 100 pounds and needed to weigh 110. Each time Paul would return home and try to fatten-up but to no avail. On his 3rd try, the navy recruiter rewarded his determination by putting his hands on Pauls head (while being weighed) and pushing down. He made it into the navy October, 1942! Paul went to navy basic training, which was directed by the marines at Norfolk, Va. He recalls having to run five miles everyday before breakfast, and afterward being fed beans for breakfast. He said that he didnt like the idea of beans for breakfast but ate it anyway, for running made him hungry. He went to naval welding school
and headed for their base at New Caledonia. The 77th Construction Battalion had 350 personnel and was selfsustaining. Their work was divided into specialty groups and each sailor only performed his specialty. Paul was one of 30 welders who made pontoons from pre-cut steel parts. The welders worked around the clock, and each man had a quota of preparing one complete pontoon during his eight-hour shift. At night the welders had to work under a tarp because the bright lights (ark) given off from welding could be seen from the air and made them vulnerable to Japanese attacks. The heat under the tarp from welding, along with temperatures of 115 degrees, made it impossible to weld more than 15 minutes at a time. Pontoons came in six sections and were delivered to their destinations suspended from the sides of the K-55 cargo go, said Dilley. For these guys, they really didnt like it. Youd think standing around and getting paid for it would be good, but for these guys, they wanted to do something. They didnt want people driving around and seeing us just standing while theyre out of lights at home. My bunch stayed busy accomplishing something. At the end of the day, when you look at what you got done and how many people you got back in lights, thats a rewarding thing.
ship. After arriving at their destination, the 77th assembly team would connect the pontoon sections. Paul said that when assembled, these pontoons were as large as a house and were strong enough to hold tanks, boats and trucks. These dry-docks (pontoons) were pressurized, and this pressurization was tested by each welder before delivery. Pressurization was for shoreline camouflage purposes. The air from these pontoons could be
removed and replaced with water, allowing it to sink and not be seen by the Japanese during the day. At night the pontoons could be put to use by inflating with air. As the war progressed and while moving closer to Japan, the 77th set up new base operations on Okinawa. Paul then had occasions where he went directly to the ships for on site welding repairs. In spite of being given Quinine three times a day at each meal and using mosquito netting
precautions, Paul still got malaria. Being gravely ill with classic malaria symptoms (chills, fever, headaches), he was sent to a hospital in Australia for three weeks of treatment. After recovering from malaria, the war was over for him, and he was sent back home. At 90years-old, he is proud to have served his country. Paul comes from a long line of military men whose traditions continue today with his grandson, a marine.
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taking these repair jobs also is the travel. He gets to see places he has never seen and meet new people. He wondered if that would be a challenge in New York, He found out that people are generally the same, no matter the location. When we went to New York, I went in thinking of a stereotype for New Yorkers, said Edmonds.. But every
one of them were very hospitable and nice. They made fun of our accents a little bit; we made fun of theirs, too. Dilley added that the crew was very aware of the pain residents were feeling after the hurricane. As such, they wanted to make sure the people knew the Kokomo crew was on the job every available moment. Sometimes in those situations, especially near the end, there is some waiting time to make sure everything is done before they let you
Vistas adult clients. Adults with developmental disabilities will participate in art classes, ranging from painting to ceramics. This grant provides an opportunity for further creativity among Bona Vistas clients. Please visit www.bonavista.org for more information about Bona Vista.
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In politics, the practice of Ill scratch your back, you scratch mine is prevalent. In Congressional circles, this is the process that gets us pork-barrel legislation or that last-minute change of heart that helps a bill pass. In the Indiana judicial arena, it gets us judges that are spared election opponents and caseload statistics that call for adding four more courts in Howard County. The reason this tit-for-tat is successful in these areas is that they are far enough removed from the voter that it seems impossible to change the system. Replace one, two, 10 or 20 Congressmen, and the system still functions. If a judge retires, his or her replacement is appointed by the system and affirmed by the lack of an alternative for the voters. And both decide their own salaries and compensation, then make them immutable through statutes. The Political Action Committee (PAC) for Kokomo Firefighters Local 396 decided to try its hand at this long-protected practice by issuing a questionnaire to the mayoral candidates. In the PAC seeks four basic goals -job protection, the return of ambulance service, staffing increases and a new fire station on the citys southwest side. Its not that the items included in the questionnaire are intrinsically ill-advised. Much of the reasoning behind the requests for support is founded in a document known as NFPA 1710, a set of firefighting standards that few municipalities in the United States have enacted. It is a set of ideals that ignore the realities of shrinking governmental budgets. In a perfect world, they work. But this is not a perfect world. But this questionnaire is about much more than a set of lofty standards. It is about politics. The PAC is withholding its endorsement and the accompanying fi-
nancial contribution in exchange for the support of the candidates. Not unlike a daytime game show, the candidate who gets closest to the firefighters demands gets the prize package. Too bad Bob Barker isnt running for mayor of Kokomo. Perhaps he would appreciate the firefighters approach. Greg Goodnight and Scott Kern, however, should be more than a little concerned about the overture being presented to them. To scratch the backs of the firefighters, the candidates would have to commit to a package that would increase the tax burden on residents by several million dollars -- which is impossible to do in these days of tax caps and frozen levies. There is an added layer to the questionnaire that cannot be ignored. Three of the four items on the firefighters wish list are a direct reversal of what the current mayoral administration has put into place. It is reasonable to expect that Mr. Goodnight will not agree to anything other than the new fire station -- the funding for which is already being set aside. Mr. Kern, though a firefighter and supporter of NFPA 1710 himself, also knows how unrealistic the PACs requests are. When asked, he admitted that his support would be in principal. If the economic fortunes of the city turn for the worse, that support would be withdrawn. The candidates are placed in an unfair situation with the firefighters, and if the PAC had any real political muscle, its questionnaire would be an overt flirtation with extortion. Since they dont have the sway of a Congressman or a judge, however, both candidates would be safe to kindly reject the firefighters advances. For the sake of the taxpayers, it is the only acceptable response.
and the FBI has raided Solyndras headquarters and homes of executives. Criminal activity may have occurred, but my guess is Solyndra just expanded too fast and simply ran out of money -- some of the money belonging to the American taxpayers. The most significant threat to Abound Solar, the company who owns the Tipton facility, is not from China or other present solar panel producers in the United States, but an announcement on April 7 of this year by the General Electric Corp. GE announced the construction of the nations largest photovoltaic panel factory with a goal of becoming the major player in the solar panel market. The company stated, For the past five years weve been investing extremely heavy in solar. Going to scale is the next move. Analysts stated, The global conglomerate entry into the highly com-
(Solyndras) The significance offact that the failure lies in the Americantaxpayer, through the government, is responsible for a $535 million loan.
nia, has ceased operations. The significance of this company failure lies in the fact that the American taxpayer, through the government, is responsible for a $535 million loan. Companies fail frequently, but few corporations saddle the taxpayers of the United States with a financial loss of this magnitude. The federal government should never guarantee money to private companies unless technology is of an uncertain nature or too expensive for an individual company. Solyndra dismissed 1,100 workers after European markets weakened and China increased production capabilities. Because of the government loan, Congress is investigating the company,
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house at the GMCH plant. The weather was spectacular; it was warm with a breeze The generous donation of $5,000 from GMCH for the Kokomo Rescue Mission was even more spectacular! Words cannot truly express our gratitude to GMCH, not only for the generous monetary donation, but their partnership with the Mission with our annual Red Ribbon Christmas outreach. The Kokomo Rescue Mission would like to extend a huge thanks to Steve Hartwig, GMCH Plant Manager, and the entire staff for the monetary support of the Kokomo Rescue Mission and its outreach in our community to help provide food and shelter to the hungry and hurting in our community. A heartfelt thank you also goes to Russ Corbin,
Facilities Supervisor; Patty Worthington, UAW Local 292 Production Operator; and Kent Eaton, GMCH Personnel Director; who helped coordinate the GMCH Open House event. The Mission appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Aug. 27 event and to be able to spotlight its annual Red Ribbon Christmas outreach. In the past two years, GMCH has been so generous to enable the Mission to use 20,000 square feet of warehouse space during the months of November and December. The warehouse space is used to wrap and sort gifts, prepare bags of food items and assemble the Red Ribbon Christmas boxes for nearly 1,100 families who receive Red Ribbon Christmas boxes in Howard, Carroll, Cass,
petitive photovoltaic market is likely to prove a significant challenge to First Solar, the thin film market leader in dominant cadmium telluride panels. Also at risk are startups like Abound Solar, a Colorado company that in December obtained a $400 million loan guarantee to build factories to manufacture cadmium telluride panels. Tipton County officials should be asking hard questions concerning the viability of Abound Solar. What is Abounds financial situation? Tipton officials should ask for hard numbers, not word of mouth by company officials. What are Abounds definitive plans for the
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Tipton plant and when? How much of the $400 million government guaranteed loan is earmarked for Tipton? How much of the $400 million remains? Has Abound used the money for ongoing operations rather than production expansions? Using the earmarked funds for anything other than production expansion would be a violation of the terms of the loan guarantee. What manufacturing operations or affiliations does Abound have in China? Tipton County Commissioner Jane Harper stated in an article by Kathleen McLaughlin, in the Indianapolis Business Journal, I really feel if there was a red flag on the horizon Abound would have said something by now. Is she kidding? You can bet the federal government will be asking these questions because of what has occurred at Solyndra Inc., a company who was a recipient of the same type guaranteed loan as Abound Solar. These and other questions are legitimate concerns to be addressed by Abound company officials. If Abound is not forthcoming with the answers, look out! The taxpayers of the United States could be on the hook for an additional $400 million loan on top of the government guaranteed $535 million loan for Solyndra Inc. Once again, the American taxpayers could lose a large sum of money. The community of Tipton will once again have a significant emotional experience, and one the community doesnt deserve. No longer can Tipton officials be passive in their dealings with Abound. If Tipton has to market the property again, the sooner they can start, the better. General Electric Solar might be a candidate.
The Mourdock candidacy gives voters a man who has been a virtual non-stop candidate since 1988, waging 11 political campaigns.
fulfilling his duties to the Board of Finance. Every meeting of the Board of Finance since 2007 has been attended by Treasurer Mourdock or his designee. Assigning designees is a common practice used on a regular basis by every statewide elected official, including the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. When asked how often Mourdock is at the Indiana Statehouse, Slatter said, Treasurer Mourdock is discharging his duties as State Treasurer. Like any statewide official, when he is required to be out of the office, he is in constant communication via wireless device. This contrasts with one aspect of the Lugar record: he has cast more than 12,000 votes in the U.S. Senate and has a 98 percent attendance record. While this Senate race will ultimately turn on money and issues, expect more scrutiny on how Mourdock and Lugar perform in the offices they now hold. The columnist publishes at www.howeypolitics.com. Contact Howey at bhowey2@gmail.com.
Brian Howey
In the next two weeks, the challenge to U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar will come into clearer focus in what could be one of the most riveting Republican story line in modern Hoosier history. This past week, State Sen. Mike Delph ended speculation that he would enter the Senate race. On Saturday Sept. 24, the Indiana Tea Party tribes - some operating under the guise of Hoosiers for a Conservative Senate - will convene in Greenfield to endorse a challenger to Lugar. With Delph now out of the running, Indiana Treasurer Richard Mourdock is expected to get that nod since no other challenger has materialized. Then, during the ensuing six days, Mourdock will be under intense pressure to boost his fundraising, which over the past summer has been so anemic that it prompted national groups wanting to challenge Lugar to scope out other candidates such as Delph. After the June 30 Federal Election Comare a Democrat, Independent or Republican, it is obvious he and his administation have managed our city and its finances very well. Taxes have never been raised, and Greg has balanced
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Clinton, Miami and Tipton Counties. Thanks to our partnership with GMCH, the Rescue Mission is able demonstrate the Christmas spirit of love and caring in our community 365 days per year. Executive Director Van Taylor & Kokomo Rescue Mission Staff
I am writing to urge my fellow citizens of Kokomo to support and vote for Mayor Greg Goodnight. Greg is happy to run on his record because his record is outstanding. Mayor goodnight has served Kokomo on the Common Council and as our mayor for the past four years. Whether you
year on the campaign trail and attending Republican Lincoln Day dinners, his attendance has flagged at State Board of Finance meetings, which is a key fiduciary duty of the office. During the first three years as Indiana state treasurer, Mourdock was a regular presence at State Board of Finance meetings, attending 18 of 21 meetings that also include the governor and auditor. But during 2010 and 2011, Mourdock has attended only six of 16 meetings. And since he announced his U.S. Senate candidacy in February of this year, Mourdock has attended only one meeting (in April) out of four meetings. Former treasurer Marge OLaughlin never missed a meeting. That is something I would never want to miss because the actions we took were very important, said OLaughlin, a longtime ally of Lugar. I was being paid by tax dollars and I was always there. I campaigned in the evening. Ian Slatter, director of communications in the treasurers office, said, Treasurer Mourdock is been tried and tested by a terrible economy, an auto industry at risk, more home foreclosures than ever before and appalling unemployment. Greg has proven to be a great leader an manager.
Please give hdim your vote for mayor. Kokomo needs his continued success for our community. Diane Russeau Russiaville
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The Bona Vista Foundation would like to thank everyone for supporting the 13th annual Cinderella Ball event held on Friday, August 19. Fathers and daughters spent an evening together, while enjoying a sit-down dinner, carriage ride, ballroom dance lesson, craft activity and the opportunity to interact with Cinderella and Prince Charming. The event is designed to help foster healthy family relationships between fathers and their daughters. The Cinderella Ball also offered young ladies an opportunity to make a difference in their community by bringing a donation for a local nonprofit organization. Princess Power, part of the evening events, helped instill philanthropic giving into our princesses. Princess Power reminds young ladies of the blessings in their lives and encourages them to share with others who may not be as fortunate. Princess Power also illustrates the spirit of working together to affect positive change in our community. The Bona Vista Foundation would like to thank the event sponsors. Money raised from this event will help support programs and services to benefit pediatric programs at Bona Vista Programs. The Bona Vista Foundation supports the mission of Bona Vista Programs by providing funding for the various programs and services we offer to children with and without disabilities. Many, many thanks to our Royal Sponsor- The Wyman Group. Corporate Sponsor- The Center for Early Childhood Education at IUK. Activity Sponsors- Hayes Advisory Group, Printcraft Press, Inc., Jarrell Orthodontics, Slate Mechanical, Inc., McGonigal Buick GMC, Dechert Law Office, Button Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, Griffon Alarm and Security, State Farm agent Nick Pate, and Community First Bank. T-shirt Sponsors- Brian Oaks, Attorney at Law, Cheer Guild Gift Shops, Steven A. Hott, M.D., Staffing Resources, Bucheri, McCarty and Metz, LLC, and Jansen Asphalt and Tax Service. Thank you to Wendys, Gingerbread House Bakery, Blondies Cookies, Jefferson House of Flowers, Keys for Kids Preschool, Allyson Jewel, Tallis Bowers, Jill Dunn, Tracy Martino, Kathi Brown, Sylvia Caraveo, Beth Newby, Kelley Land, Shelley Wyman, Michelle Hayes, Riley Metz, Dan Metz, Brooklyn Hayes, Sara Pate, Tori Gingerich, Theresa Castillo, Greg and Deanna Willis, and Bona Vista staff. Bona
Vista Programs sends a huge thank you to all of the volunteers, sponsors, donors and committee members that helped make the 13th annual Cinderella Ball a success! Meredith Platt Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator Bona Vista Programs
To the generous community of Kokomo, this cheers letter goes out to all of those wonderful people in and around the community of Kokomo, who gave so generously of their time and money and support, to the Gilead House for this years 2nd Annual 5K Steps for Recovery. It was held on Saturday, Sept. 3, at Foster Park, and we had perfect weather for the event. We want to give a great big thank you to Charlie Skoog and his crew that came out to help us again this year from the Kokomo Runners Club. They did a fantastic job! We also want to thank our special speakers that spoke from their hearts about how their lives have been forever changed in one way or the other by using drugs or by associating with people who did. Thank you Tom Rethlake and Cynthia Burch for sharing just a little bit of your lifes struggle with all of us and the fact that we only have today to make a difference; we arent promised tomorrow. We want to thank all of our sponsors and donors that gave in order that this event could happen this year and we sincerely hope that we dont leave anyone out. The list is as follows: Expressions Printing, St. Joseph Hospital, Sams Club, Alice Hoskins, Marks Tree Service, Mark McClure, Olson Paint & Body, Peru, IN, Drew Olson Graphics, Peru, IN, Patti Host, Pam Hill, Sunspot, Dr, Matt Dillman, Shirley Bugher, LJMS Art, Judge William Menges, City of Kokomo (Mayor Goodnight), Parks Department, Coca Cola, Teresas Massage, Reflections, Jamies Soda Fountain, Pam Maurer (Mary Kay Cosmetics), Olan Mills, Beth YagerStudio 21-Ten, and Soupleys and the Hide Out for storing our juice and water and supplying our ice for our event. We also want to say a special thanks to a young girl by the name of Gracie Mossholder, who is the daughter of a former client of ours, who wanted to do something to help the Gilead House and so she has started making jewelry. She brought some of it to our 5K and sold it and donated the proceeds to us. Thank you so much Gracie! You rock! We want to thank both of the men who wrote
two separate $1,000 checks for the privilege of being the first to be able to take home the original Pattie Host interpretation of Gods Vision print of the Gilead House. One chose not to take it home, leaving it for the other to take it home with him. Thank you both so very much! God is moving and working through the Gilead House, and we are making a difference in the lives of the men and women that come to us for help. Your generosity is helping us to be able to continue with the work that God still has for us to do. Money is still coming in from the event and so, once again, we want to thank all of you who gave so generously for making this such a success. Kokomo is truly one of the best cities in the world to call home! Reba Harris Executive Director The Gilead House
Yes, we can
Several junior girls from Howard County joined 592 young women for Hoosier Girls State the week of June 19-25 in Terre Haute at Indiana State University, a government program designed to educate our leaders of tomorrow in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Attending from Kokomo High School were Jenny Kubly, Jashawn Bottoms, Carly Connor, Ashlie Obermeyer, MeiLing Ewbank, Laura Harbaugh and Leah Brinson. Northwestern students were Megan Harshman, Kelcey Kellett, Leah Naegeli and Stephanie Williamson. The Taylor student was Mackenzie Gammons, and Western High School students were Mary James and Elise Briscoe. Delegates were sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion and the American Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion, Stout and Son Funeral Home, Eriks Chevrolet, McGonigal Buick, Merrell Brothers, Nelda Lovelace, Judson Baptist Church, Brian Cossell, Jerry Butler and the Early Risers Rotary Club. If you would like to help sponsor a girl in June 2012, the fee is $300. Any amount helps, and it all adds up. Contact Sue Comerford, Hoosier Girls State Chairman at 765-419-1900 or send it to The American Legion 2604 S. Lafountain 46902 and address it to the American Legion Auxiliary. This is a life changing experience for these young women and it is one of the Auxiliarys premier programs. Sue Comerford Kokomo
On Sunday afternoon, September 11th, teenagers from 70 local church and school youth groups said Yes We Can! as they collected over 11 tons of canned food for Kokomo Rescue Mission; and the number is still growing. The Mission is grateful for their hard work! The cans collected will help feed those who come to the Missions dining room, live at Open Arms womens and childrens shelter, and those who simply need food to take home to feed their families. In the past four months, the number of meals served per day at all Mission facilities is up approximately 2,687 meals from last year in this same time period. This collection benefits the Missions outreach greatly! The Kokomo Rescue Mission food pantry supplies have been historically low this year. This collection will help to restock, restore and ready our pantry for the fall season. If your home was missed during the collection, you may still contribute by bringing your canned goods to the Rescue Missions main office entrance at 321 W. Mulberry St. between the hours of 8 am and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Thank you churches, teens, and all those who donated! Crystal Sanburn Kokomo Rescue Mission
By now I hope everyone in the proposed east side annexation areas are aware of the settlement with the city of Kokomo. If any of you have been around me in the past three years, you know I have been adamant against becoming part of Kokomo because of financial concerns. I conveyed my opinion to Mr. Goodnight and several of the council members during the hearings. I attended all of the town hall meetings and listened to the presentations. After thoughtful consideration I still could not justify annexation to the city. Over 73 percent of the property owners signed petitions and expected to have our day in court. About a month ago, a meeting was held at the Indian Heights fire station with representatives of the citys legal team, an Indianapolis corporate attorney and the city attorney. They essentially told us to agree to a settlement as we would lose eventually in court after a lengthy court battle and lots of money. A negotiated settlement was reached without the consent of the members of the antiannexation committee. I dont know why the city administration waited until three months before the municipal election to
bind us with no future court date, etc. Is this the transparency that Mayor Goodnight prides himself in his political ads? It would have been nice to vote in this mayoral election. All of our property taxes will eventually go to the one percent, but more importantly, it is not necessary to have the city services. The county sheriff, Taylor Township fire department, private trash pick-up and county street maintenance have been excellent during my 42 years of residence in Stonybrook. I am sure some property owners need the city sewer hook-up, but they must know it will be more than the stated $7,200. This figure does not include piping into the residence, destruction of present septic tanks, landscaping repairs and monthly bills that are subject to inflation. The streets will have to be repaved. The Barrett assessment can be spread out for 10 years, but it is not free of interest payments. According to recent news articles, the city is refusing to pay their portion of the legal expenses for solving the tax default dilemma with the automotive corporations. It would be interesting to see how much the city has spent on legal fees to take in the annexed areas. Is this transparency by the mayor? Smaller government, less taxes and personal responsibility are the cornerstones of a thriving city and county. The mayor has now implemented his vision for Kokomo through forced annexation and funded with money from me and my neighbors, whether we like it or not. Lets have transparency instead of secret deals. Sally Tate Kokomo
nice. And being in Kokomo brings me to the wonderful articles that Barb and Tom Hamilton write for your paper. We have the two very enjoyable books about Kokomo they wrote and the great old pictures of the Kokomo we remember best. Our friend, Ann, sends us many of those articles, and we enjoy all of them. It was an innocent and fun childhood we lived many years ago, and we enjoy reading about those times and seeing pictures, reminding us of the old great hometown we call Kokomo. We are so grateful we grew up in the years we did, when we didnt have cell phones, iPads, smart phones, etc.; just a lovely park to play in and safe streets to ride bikes on and play hide-and-seek, and the various theaters to attend and afterwards have a soda and hot dog in the place by the Fox Theater. Memories that are so much a part of us, and we are grateful to the Hamiltons for bringing them back and sharing those good old days with so many who remember. Bob and Marlene Snow Valencia, Calif.
My husband and I were in Kokomo in August to attend our 51 high school class reunion. As always, it is good to be back in our hometown, even though it has changed so much since our days living there. Our hostess, Ann Millikan, drove us around town and gave us a wonderful tour of so many areas, and we enjoyed seeing so many lovely homes. And the hanging flower baskets uptown were beautiful and colorful, as well as the flowers around the courthouse square. We were happy to see that Highland Park hasnt changed much since we were kids and spent so many great days playing there and walking the Indian trails. The class reunion at the Kokomo Country Club was enjoyable and seeing many old classmates. We had a delicious dinner at the club, and they made the reunion evening very
Mayor Goodnight has worked hard since his election in 2007, and his hard work is just beginning to pay off for our city. Kokomos local economy is thriving because Mayor Goodnight and his team have applied sound businesslike practices to managing our city. Mayor Goodnight has based short-term and long-term strategies to improve our economy on reliable trends, and he has made wise and sound investments of our citys assets. He has streamlined our city government and made some painful cuts when state revenues declined. The mayor has proposed and followed conservative and balanced budgets each year. Mayor Goodnight recognizes that aggressive marketing is the key challenge necessary for future success, and that to be successful in marketing our city, we must have a product that people want or need. By improving our citys budget and marketing, Kokomo is more attractive to corporations and their employees. Kokomo is also safe for investors. We are moving in the right direction. Re-elected Mayor Greg Goodnight if you want Kokomo to not just survive, but to thrive in the next four years Rev. Mickey Hart Kokomo
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Jacob A. Karns, 26, OWI Ryan N. Schultz, 25, Warrant: Failure to Appear Heather E. Cobb, 32, Residential Entry, Battery
ARRESTS
The following are arrests made by the Kokomo Police Department. All those arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sept. 10
Donyia K. Prince, 35, Visiting a Common Nuisance
made by the Howard County Sheriffs Department. All those arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Sept. 8
Terry L. Jones, 27, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deal, Possession of Marijuana, Child Neglect, Maintaining a Common Nuisance Courtney A. Bass, 25, Possession of a Syringe, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Paraphernalia Jeanette K. Landrum, 32, Domestic Battery
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Sept. 14
Kevin R. Thieke, 39, Domestic Battery, Criminal Confinement
Sept. 9
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Orson D. Hudson, 40, Serious Violent Offender in Possession of a Handgun, Possession of Marijuana Brandon R. Ellis, 31, OWI
Shelby R. Moore, 21, OWI Nelson D. Johnson, 45, Public Intoxication Michael Drain, 49, Warrant: Criminal Confinement, Warrant: Battery
Tavaris M. Greene, 18, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence, Warrant: Failure to Appear
Demario D. Barker, 22, Possession of a Handgun by a Felon, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana Techelle T. Baker, 36, Visiting a Common Nuisance
Lindsay C. Simpson, 25, Warrant: Failure to Appear (2 counts), Warrant: Auto Theft, Warrant: Theft Carl W. Jones, 30, Warrant: Failure to Appear
Sept. 12
Joseph G. Barton, 45, Public Intoxication
Jason R. Bailey, 36, Warrant: Violation of In-Home Detention, Warrant: Failure to Appear Gary W. Peterson, 24, Warrant: Domestic Confinement, Warrant: Domestic Battery Joshua A. Adkins, 22, Warrant: Failure to Appear
Sept. 11
Brian K. Chandler, 32, Public Intoxication James V. Kucholick, 49, Warrant: Body Attachment Monique G. Roberts, 28, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deal, Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Possession of Marijuana over 30 Grams, Child Neglect, Warrant: Dealing in a Schedule IV Controlled Substance (2 counts) Jalen T. Knight, 26, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance, Visiting a Common Nuisance
Angela A. Gunnell, 27, Theft, Possession of a Schedule III Controlled Substance, Possession of a Syringe Jasper G. Roberts, 21, False Informing, Driving While Suspended with Priors
Kedric T. Athan, 23, Resisting Law Enforcement, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence
Mark F. Miller, 42, Domestic Confinement, Domestic Battery, Intimidation McKinley R. Quarles, 47, Warrant: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
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Gregory P. Brown, 47, OWI
Jeremy Lengel
Charge: Theft Defense Counsel: Kathleen Young Prosecutor: Michael Krebes Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, 194 days executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence Fees: Court costs, probation fee
Joseph Cass
Charge: Non-Compliance with Community Corrections Defense Counsel: Rodney Shrock Prosecutor: Thomas White Jr. Sentence: In-Home detention is terminated, supervised probation for 28 days Fees: Court costs, In-Home detention fees, probation fee
Jerrod D. Payne, 26, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence, Warrant: Failure to Appear, Warrant: Body Attachment Wendy S. Ellis, 28, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence
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Benjamin E. Heredia, 31, Warrant: Non-Compliance
Elizabeth Singer
Charge: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence Defense Counsel: Andrew Vandenbosch Prosecutor: Scott McClelland Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 60 days of previously suspended sentence, probation extended by 6 months Estimated cost of incarceration: $3,237.60
Michael Sharp
Charge: Violation of In-Home Detention Defense Counsel: Stephanie Doran Prosecutor: Michael Krebes Sentence: Howard County Jail for 32 days of previously suspended sentence, supervised probation extended by 3 months Estimated cost of incarceration: $59,086.20 Fees: Court costs
Dawn M. Ashley, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence (3 counts) Michael Wiles, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence
Jeremy W. Taulbee, 42, Warrant: Failure to Appear, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence Joshua S. DeSpain, 27, Warrant: Petition to Revoke Suspended Sentence
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Charles Vance
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, OWI Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, 40 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 16 months, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 1 year, pay restitution to St. Joseph Hospital Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
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Cassandra Shepard
Charge: Theft Defense Counsel: Andrew Vandenbosch Prosecutor: Scott McClelland Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 2 years, 6 months executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, pay restitution to victim, complete outpatient substance abuse treatment program Fees: Court costs, probation fee
Brandy G. Hoebee, 33, Warrant: Forgery (3 counts), Warrant: Theft (3 counts) Louis Turpen, 60, Warrant: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Sept. 13
Joshua S. Achey, 28, Warrant: Body Attachment
David Paul
Adonis Holmes, 38, Warrant: Failure to Appear
Theresa Myers
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: Stephanie Doran Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 4 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Sept. 11
Mario A. Bryant, 45, OWI
Sept. 10
Max J. Arvin, 33, Criminal Confinement, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Mischief, Interference with the Reporting of a Crime John J. Staggs, 45, Warrant: Child Molest
Charge: Conversion Defense Counsel: Andrew Vandenbosch Prosecutor: Thomas White Jr. Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 29 days executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete Thinking for a Change program Fees: Court costs, probation fee
Jason Henderson
Charge: Resisting Law Enforcement Defense Counsel: Rodney Shrock Prosecutor: Josh McMahan Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 3 years, executed Estimated cost of incarceration: $59,086.20 Fees: Court costs
Sept. 15
Sean P. Rogers, 22, Warrant: Violation of In-Home Detention
William Burton
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 4 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
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The following are the sentencings of criminal cases heard in all four Howard County courts.
Sept. 11
Dustin E. Hunt, 35, Warrant: Failure to Appear, Warrant: Driving While Suspended
Sept. 14
Danny H. Patterson, 60, Warrant: Body Attachment
Patricia Mateos
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, OWI Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, 134 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 14 months, complete Gilead House program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 2 years, complete 93 hours of community service in lieu of costs and fees
Dwayne Richardson
Charge: Battery Defense Counsel: Mark Dabrowski Prosecutor: Michael Krebes Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 8 years, executed Estimated cost of incarceration: $157,563.20 Fees: Court costs
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Timothy Torkelson
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: Tiffany Rosselot Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 2 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days, complete 30 hours of community service or buy-out for $150 Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Lindsay Simpson
community service or buy-out for $150 Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Count III - Howard County Jail for 60 days, 8 days executed and remainder suspended Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Bryan McDaniel
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 30 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 302 days executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence Fees: Court costs, probation fee, public defender fee
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 12 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days, no driving without a valid license, complete 30 hours of community service Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Deania Loer
Charge: Conversion Defense Counsel: Katherine Noel Prosecutor: Hans Pate Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 12 days executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence Fees: Court costs, probation fee, public defender fee
Jerald Freeman
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: Tiffany Rosselot Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, 8 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Michael Comparet
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, Driving While Suspended with Priors Defense Counsel: Adam Carter Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Count I - Howard County Jail for 1 year, 14 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, In-Home detention for 180 days, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, Count III - Howard County Jail for 1 year, suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, license suspended 90 days, complete Driving with a License program, sentences to run concurrently Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Danny Daniel
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, False Informing, Failure to Stop after Accident Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Count I - Howard County Jail for 1 year, 90 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, license suspended 90 days, Counts III and IV - Howard County Jail for 180 days, executed and time served, unsupervised probation for 1 year, sentences to run concurrently Fees: Court costs, probation fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Kyle Thompson
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 10 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days, no driving without a valid license Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
John Lusk
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, 2 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Sean Stone
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, 8 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, pay restitution to victim Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Superior I
Christina Donahue
Charge: Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Chemical Reagents or Precursors with Intent to Manufacture a Controlled Substance, Visiting a Common Nuisance Defense Counsel: Matthew Elkin Prosecutor: Ronald Byal Sentence: Count I - Indiana Department of Corrections for 2 years, 22 days executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, Count II - Indiana Department of Corrections for 2 years, 222 days executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, Count III - Howard County Jail for 180 days, executed, sentences to run concurrently, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Jared Deck
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, 14 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Kenneth Bradburn
Matthew Arnold
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, OWI Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, 10 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, In-Home detention for 120 days, complete alcohol and drug program, license suspended 1 year Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Kaitlyn Reece
Charge: Illegal Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 60 days, 6 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, OWI Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 3 years, 18 months executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 18 months, license suspended 1 year Fees: Court costs, probation fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Jashawn L. Thompson
Charge: Illegal Possession of an Alcoholic Beverage, False Informing Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Count I - Howard County Jail for 60 days, 14 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, Count II - Howard County Jail for 180 days, 14 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, sentences to run concurrently Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
Aric Thomas
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, OWI Defense Counsel: Stephanie Doran Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 1 year, 10 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 1 year, no driving without a valid license, complete 40 hours of community service or buy-out for $200 Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Marshall R. Reede
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, OWI Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 3 years, 18 months executed and remainder suspended, formal probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 1 year and restricted 1 year, sentence to run consecutively to sentence in 34D03-1003-FD-353 Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Joseph Barton
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year Fees: Court costs, probation fee
James McGee
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: Tiffany Rosselot Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 40 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, license suspended 1 year Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Ralph McCartney
Charge: Disorderly Conduct Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, 2 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year Fees: Court costs, probation fee, public defender fee
Superior II
Aundria L. Stout
Charge: Theft Defense Counsel: Katherine Noel Prosecutor: Joshua McMahan Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, 6 months executed on In-Home detention and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, pay restitution to victim Fees: Court costs, probation fee, public defender fee
James Osborne
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: Randy Hainlen Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, 10 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, license suspended 6 months, complete 40 hours of community service or buy-out for $200 Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment, public defender fee
Christopher Schafer
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person Defense Counsel: Tiffany Rosselot Prosecutor: Mark Hurt Sentence: Howard County Jail for 60 days, 2 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days, complete 30 hours of
Antwan Coleman
Charge: OWI Endangering a Person, Operating a Motor Vehicle-Never Receiving a License Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Count I - Howard County Jail for 1 year, 8 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program, attend Victim Impact Panel, license suspended 90 days,
Randall Mabb
Charge: Public Intoxication Defense Counsel: None Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 180 days, 4 days executed and remainder suspended, unsupervised probation for 1 year, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee
James A. Farmer
Charge: Criminal Recklessness Defense Counsel: Katherine Noel Prosecutor: Hans Pate
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fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Aissa A. Hendrix
Charge: Dealing in Marijuana, Maintaining a Common Nuisance Defense Counsel: Gary Cook Prosecutor: John Eisele Sentence: Count I - Indiana Department of Corrections for 2 years, suspended, Count IV - Indiana Department of Corrections for 2 years, suspended, supervised probation, sentences to run concurrently, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Chad E. Stout
Charge: Probation Violation Defense Counsel: Gary Cook Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Court imposes 6 months of previously suspended sentence
of Corrections for 18 months, suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Xavier Micheal Rooster Sparling Date of Birth: 9/12/11 Sex: M Time: 7:30 p.m. Wt: 6 lbs., 9 oz. Parents name(s): Amber (Sleeth) and Micheal Sparling Jace Tyler Shiraef Date of Birth: 9/12/11 Sex: M Time: 7:38 p.m. Wt: 7 lbs., 11 oz. Parents name(s): Toni Summitt and Jacob Shiraef Bailey Grace Appleton Date of Birth: 9/13/11 Sex: F Time: 4:47 a.m. Wt: 7 lbs., 5 oz. Parents name(s): Amber (Cook) and Chadwick Appleton
Lung Cancer with Metastases Violet F. McQuiston, 83 Date of Death: 9/10/11 Cause of Death: Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Acute Myocardial Infarction Pauline M. Fisher, 85 Date of Death: 9/3/11 Cause of Death: Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure Marvin L. Pumal, 83 Date of Death: 9/5/11 Cause of Death: Severe End-Stage Dementia, Severe Atherosclerotic Heart Disease Orley G. Cook, 88 Date of Death: 9/8/11 Cause of Death: Aspiration Pneumonia, Failure to Thrive, Alzheimers Dementia
Billy C. Emberton
Charge: Possession of Methamphetamine Defense Counsel: Joshua Leicht Prosecutor: Ronald Byal Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
BIRTHS
The following birth announcements are sent to the Kokomo Perspective by parents who have given birth at Howard Regional Health System or St. Joseph Hospital.
Jeremy Lengel
Charge: Probation Violation Defense Counsel: Gary Cook Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Court imposes 1 year of previously suspended sentence, sentence to run consecutively to sentence in 34D01-1106-FD-96
Cameron Dockerty
Charge: Possession of Methamphetamine Defense Counsel: Andrew Vandenbosch Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 15 years, executed, participate in therapeutic community while incarcerated Estimated cost of incarceration: $295,633.35 Fees: Court costs, Community Drug Free Assessment
Daniel Blackburn
Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance Defense Counsel: Craig Dechert Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Aden Matthew Martin Date of Birth: 8/31/11 Sex: M Time: 9:34 p.m. Wt: 8 lbs., 2 oz. Parents name(s): Erin (Sheridan) and Brian Martin Jerrid Thomas Wayne Jackson Date of Birth: 9/1/11 Sex: M Time: 10:36 a.m. Wt: 6 lbs., 7 oz. Parents name(s): Ashley (Cooper) and Jerrid Jackson Quentin Sidney Mathis Date of Birth: 9/2/11 Sex: M Time: 8:58 a.m. Wt: 7 lbs., 11 oz. Parents name(s): Stephanie Michelle Akins and Matt Mathis Cash Robert Comer Date of Birth: 9/5/11 Sex: M Time: 3:01 p.m. Wt: 8 lbs., 5 oz. Parents name(s): Mandy (Byers) and Robert Comer
Lucille Calloway, 80 Date of Death: 4/28/11 Cause of Death: Renal Failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Systolic Dysfunction, Hypertension King E. Balentine, 1 month Date of Death: 7/26/11 Cause of Death: Respiratory Arrest, Acute Lobar Pneumonia Wallace F. Hawk, 49 Date of Death: 7/29/11 Cause of Death: Respiratory Failure, Asphyxia Lonnie D. Lewis, 85 Date of Death: 8/15/11 Cause of Death: Disruption of Brain, Multiple Blunt Force Trauma to the Head Ila Finley, 88 Date of Death: 8/25/11 Cause of Death: Sepsis, Diabetes Mellitus, Respiratory Failure Victor E. Crousore, 71 Date of Death: 8/26/11 Cause of Death: Cerebral Vascular Event Virgil A. Waggle, 83 Date of Death: 8/27/11 Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure with Aortic Stenosis ad Cardiomyopathy, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Acute on Chronic Respiratory Failure Diana L. Holley, 47 Date of Death: 8/30/11 Cause of Death: Enterococcus Faecalis Sepsis Karen S. Fletcher, 64 Date of Death: 9/5/11 Cause of Death: Acute Cardiopulmonary Failure, Metastatic Urachal Cancer, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Anemia Betty A. Engle, 60 Date of Death: 9/6/11 Cause of Death: Sepsis, Ischemic Bowel Mary L. Snodgrass, 89 Date of Death: 9/7/11 Cause of Death: Advanced Dementia Mary L. Applington, 78 Date of Death: 9/8/11 Cause of Death: Bacterial Sepsis, Aspiration Pneumonia, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Cerebral Vascular Accident Carol J. Hadley, 80 Date of Death: 9/9/11 Cause of Death: Advanced Dementia William O. Kellar Jr., 76 Date of Death: 9/9/11 Cause of Death: Small Cell
DEATHS
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Sept. 9
Antonio C. Shelton, Kokomo, 36 Diana R. Metz, Kokomo, 32 Nolan C. Mamori, San Antonio, Texas, 21 Jennifer J. Wheatley, San Antonio, Texas, 32 Robert E. Gilbert, Greentown, 48 Pamela K. Burnette, Greentown, 48
Jacob Waldman
Charge: Domestic Battery Defense Counsel: Joshua Leicht Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, suspended but for time served, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete batterers intervention program, no contact with victim Fees: Court costs, probation fee, batterers intervention program
The following are marriage licenses recorded at the Howard County Clerks office.
Andrew Delapaz
Charge: Invasion of Privacy Defense Counsel: Craig Dechert Prosecutor: Tracey Wilson Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, suspended but for time served, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete batterers intervention program, no contact with victim Fees: Court costs, probation fee, batterers intervention program
Cameron Dockerty
Charge: Receiving Stolen Property (2 counts) Defense Counsel: Andrew Vandenbosch Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Count V - Indiana Department of Corrections for 3 years, 2 years executed and remainder suspended, Count VI - Indiana Department of Corrections for 3 years, 2 years executed and remainder suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, participate in Therapeutic Community while incarcerated, sentences to run concurrently to each other and consecutively to sentence in 34D010-1009-FA-829 Estimated cost of incarceration: $39,47.78 Fees: Court costs, probation fee
Domasannekus Nix
Charge: Possession of Marijuana Defense Counsel: Matthew Elkin Prosecutor: Lori Hittle Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, suspended but for time served, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Sept. 12
Derrick W. Russell, Kokomo, 23 Diona M. Perkins, Kokomo, 23 Christopher W. Johnson, Greentown, 22 Hayley J. Crawford, Greentown, 19 Benjamin P. Northern, Galveston, Ind., 21 Kortney L. Taylor, Kokomo, 20 Timothy J. Mohler, Kokomo, 29 Kathryn E. Farrington, Kokomo, 24
Andrea R. Lobenthal
Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance Defense Counsel: Andrew Vandenbosch Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Indiana Department of Corrections for 18 months, suspended, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation fee, alcohol and drug program fee, Community Drug Free Assessment
Eli James Riffe Date of Birth: 8/23/11 Sex: M Time: 12:55 p.m. Wt: 6 lbs., 3 oz. Parents name(s): Peggy (McIndoo) and Brian Riffe Laynee Jane Combs Date of Birth: 8/24/11 Sex: F Time: 4:49 a.m. Wt: 7 lbs., 8 oz. Parents name(s): Katherine Nichols and Craigen Combs Emma Leigh Shacklee Date of Birth: 8/26/11 Sex: F Time: 1:33 a.m. Wt: 6 lbs., 11 oz. Parents name(s): Megan (Whitehead) and Justin Shacklee Athena Rayne Alvarado Date of Birth: 9/1/11 Sex: F Time: 8:51 a.m. Wt: 6 lbs., 14 oz. Parents name(s): Vinessa (Hale) and Joe Alvarado Lhoryn Lakete Prostell Date of Birth: 9/6/11 Sex: F Time: 3:53 p.m. Wt: 7 lbs., 8 oz. Parents name(s): Stephanie Bare and Tian Prostell Jory Joseph Ramer Date of Birth: 9/8/11 Sex: M Time: 10:20 p.m. Wt: 7 lbs., 12 oz. Parents name(s): Jennifer (Wenhold) and Jory Ramer
Chelsea Hurst
Charge: Possession of Marijuana Defense Counsel: Tiffany Rosselot Prosecutor: Lori Hittle Sentence: Howard County Jail for 1 year, suspended but for time served, supervised probation for balance of suspended sentence, complete alcohol and drug program Fees: Court costs, probation
Sept. 13
Kyle R. Workman, Kokomo, 19 Tres D. Johnson, Kokomo, 18 Ryan J. Silvers, Sharpsville, Ind., 29 Erica L. Godby, Kokomo, 26 Eddie W. Collins Jr., Kokomo, 44 Marla S. Lambert, Kokomo, 44 David A. Meacham, Kokomo, 28 Lacee K. Ward, Kokomo, 20
Demetri Cosley
Charge: Non-Compliance with In-Home Detention Defense Counsel: Matthew Elkin Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Court imposes 144 days of previously suspended sentence
DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Mark E. Denato
Charge: Possession of a Controlled Substance Defense Counsel: Brent Dechert Prosecutor: Justin Alter Sentence: Indiana Department
The following are the domestic relations cases to be heard, according to the court calendars for all four Howard County courts. These include divorces, paternity cases, and child support hearings The court calendars are accurate as of the Thursday before the Kokomo Perspectives
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Wednesday distribution date, but are subject to regular changes. Call the individual court for the most up-to-date information.
Circuit Court
Fri., Sept. 23, 9 a.m. Leasa R. and Ronald N. Geyer, Citation David L. and Suzyanah L. Martin Diana C. Nearhouse (Ooley) and Michael W. Nearhouse Lisa M. and Daniel P. Hochleutner, Petition to Modify Joan R. and Lloyd A. Wyant, Provisional Order Robert L. and Karen M. Smith, Provisional Order George and Ashley D. Smith, Provisional Order Denise and Bernie Junge, Provisional Order Caroline T. and Gregory E. Greer, Provisional Order
Matthew W. and Cindy L. Johnson, Provisional Order Margaret J. and Richard L. Abney, Show Cause Scott S. and Tammy E. Swanson, Support Hearing Mon., Sept. 26, 10 a.m. Carissa A. and Michael J. Cottrell, Citation Valerie E. and Terry L. Rork Jr., Reappear Tue., Sept. 27, 9 a.m. Nona and William Middleton, Other 1:30 p.m. Angela Bates (Miller) and Jack Bates, Petition to Modify Heather and Tony Flamino, Petition to Modify Wed., Sept. 28, 1 p.m. Britni L. Hall (Wellinger) and Robert G. Hall, Reappear Sharron T. Meriwether and Terry D. Miller, Reappear Frankie C. Woolum and Joshua S. Bagley, Reappear
Superior IV
Citation Richard and Amy Barnett, Support Hearing Fri., Sept. 23, 1:30 p.m. Cory and Bonnie Henninger, Final Hearing 2:30 p.m. Nanette and Willard Bolton, Citation Mon., Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m.] Michael Bradley Sr. and Barbara Bradley, Motion to Dismiss 9:30 a.m. Darrell and Georgia Peoples, Provisional Order 10 a.m. Brittany and Steve Newgent, Provisional Order 1:15 p.m. Monica and Nicholas Cavazos, Petition to Modify Tue., Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m. Jerry and Wilma Young, Final Hearing Wed., Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m. Bill and Heather McWhorter, Final Hearing
Jacquline and Mark Valentino, Final Hearing Rhonda and Darel McCorckle, Final Hearing Beth and Jesse Lane, Other Stacey and Isaiah Christmas, Petition to Modify Kimberly and Russell Chandler, Status Hearing 1:30 p.m. Carolyn and Aaron Logan, Citation Wed., Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Dawn and Jamie Wenger, Citation
DIVORCE FILINGS
The following are the new divorce filings, according to the Howard County Clerks office. The information is accurate as of the Thursday before the Kokomo Perspectives Wednesday distribution date.
DIVORCES GRANTED
The following are the divorces granted in Howard County, according to the Howard County Clerks office.
Circuit Court
Carie A. and Timothy S. Black Delores E. and Robert W. Baugher
Sept. 8
Kylie A. and Perry E. Groover Jr. Mary E. and Arthur B. Cross
Superior I
Thu., Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m. Heather Chapel and Nathan McKinney, Citation Stephnie and Jeffrey Hunt,
Superior II
Mon., Sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. Jennifer and Jeff McKay, Citation 9 a.m. Gregory and Anna Downhour, Citation 1:30 p.m. Angela and Jesse Perkins, Reappear Lucinda and Gregory Butts, Reappear
Sept. 9
Jodi L. and Christopher S. Bryan Darrell D. and Georgia B. Peoples Brittany L. and Steve D. Newgent Patricia A. and Brian S. Davis
Superior IV
Tarei and Anthony St. Clair Steven A. Ebert Jr. and Rebecca D. Ebert Jennifer and Eric Eddington
Superior II
Michael C. and Kimberly K. Anderson Sherri K. and Chris Painter Mikayla C. and Gary M. McKay James S. Philapy Sr. and Shannon D. Philapy Jennifer M. and Brian G. Artrip Carolyn and Mark Watkins Elizabeth J. and Jon Stanton
Sept. 13
Stephanie E. and Jason Castillo Andrea V. and Stacy A. Vereen
Sept. 14
Jared and Ashlei Campbell
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Cant fit an acrossthe-world trip into your schedule? (Or your budget?) No problem. Oktoberfest will solve all of your travel woes this Friday when the 16th annual Oktoberfest invades the square and brings with it a little taste of Germany. This years festival thats chockfull of everything Germanfood, drinks, cars and musical entertainmentwill kick off at 4 p.m. with The Jay Fox Band. This Fort Wayne-based band is back by popular demand. Weve used them several years for really great German Bavarian music, said festival co-chair Sherri Matlock. Theyre really interactive and play all sorts of polkas, the chicken dance for kids and a wide range of music thats a German Bavarian type. The band members are full-time professional musicians who travel throughout the Midwest, south and Europe, performing authentic Bavarian Schuhplatting (German shoe-slap dancing), Tyrolian cow-bell ringing and yodeling. The band will perform from 4 to 10 p.m., taking breaks throughout the evening. During one of their breaks, The King of Rock-N-Roll himself will fill in. Er, well, The Mayor of Rock-N-Roll. This Elvis impersonator, also known as Bruce Border, is the worlds first and only Elvis impersonator to be elected as a mayor and as a state representative. Border first served as mayor of his home-
A LITTLE TASTE OF GERMANY The 16th annual Oktoberfest is coming this Friday.
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town of Jasonville, Ind., for eight years before later re-entering the world of politics and becoming an Indiana state representative. He has been deemed The Kind of the Capitol by the Indianapolis Star and has been featured on David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Paul Harveys national radio broadcast, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, CBS Worldwide News, CNN, Fox TV and Double Dare. He is still a state representative for Indiana,
and he still does this Elvis impersonation, said Matlock. Last year was the first year he came to perform, and we had a really big response from people. Along with the German music, there will be plenty of German food. Center Township Trustee Jean Lushin, along with staff members and volunteers, will cook up brats and hot dog dinners for $5. The dinners include German potato salad or potato chips, sauerkraut and a soft drink or bottled water. The hot
dog dinner includes two hot dogs. Kids can enjoy a smaller-sized hot dog dinner for $3. Additional drinks are $1. Speaking of drinks, Half Moon Brewery will provide light, medium and dark beers in the beer garden for $4 each. They will concoct a new Oktoberfest brew for the event. One of the biggest attractions of the event is the Volkswagen cruise-in that grows each year of the festival, said Matlock.
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Endometriosis is a puzzling hormonal and immune disease that many people are unaware of that can change lives for the worst, as Sherill RoseHill discovered. Her daughter Kristi An Rose was diagnosed with endometriosis in 1997 after experiencing painful periods. She went through procedure after procedure, but the disease wo ul d nt let up. She traveled to various specialists in various states, but no doctor could seem to help her pain go away. The endometriosis was on her liver, her bowels, her kidney, and she had multiple cysts on her right ovary. She began suffering from other complications related to her disease, including pelvic congestive syndrome, pelvic floor myalgia, vulvar vestibulitis, irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal wall trigger points. According to the Endometriosis Association, endometriosis is caused by growths that can develop outside the uterus which can cause pain, infertility and other problems, as Kristi and Sherill found out. The growths of endometriosis usually respond to the hormones of the menstrual cycle. They build up tissue
each month and break down, which results in internal bleeding, degeneration of the blood and tissue shed from the growths, and inflammation of the surrounding areas and formation of scar tissue. Theres no cure for the disease. All Kristi could do was fight. But after 12 years, she couldnt fight anymore. On May 7, 2009, Kristi put a gun to her head and took her own life. To prevent others from g o i n g through what Kristi went through, Hill is holding a garage sale in memory of Kristi An Rose to raise money for the Endometriosis Research Center. We had so many people asking for part of Kristis stuff that she wore, so I got all of her clothes together and washed it, and thats what were putting out there, said Hill. So if anybody wants something of Kristis, then anything they buy will go to the ERC in Kristis name. Along with clothing, Kristis artwork, jewelry and other items will be auctioned off, and donations will be accepted for them. There will be an open mic all day for local musicians who want to help with entertainment, and there will be a hog roast. This is the second year for the fund-raiser. The first one was held
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For two-and-a-half years, James had been receiving chemotherapy after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2007. But then his childhood was further complicated when he suffered a very rare, unexpected and severe side effect from the chemo that left him unable to walk or stand. He went from running up and down a basketball court to being in a wheel-
chair and unable to walk within a few days, said his mother Terri Lehman. As we were reeling from this with our little boy in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation over the next two months, we struggled to know how we were going to care for him in our home, which was made for people who could climb steps, she said. The family lived in a two-story home with only a half bathroom downstairs and James room upstairs, making it impos-
sible for a child in a wheelchair to get around. So, his parents did the only thing they could do and carried James up and down the stairs each day. But, this didnt last long. Before the Lehmans were home from the hospital for very long, the irok Foundation reached out to them to see if they could be of assistance. The irok Foundation began after the CowanBrown family was chosen by ABC network for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. The family was
largely chosen due to, at the time, 12-year-old Kori Browns congenital blood disorder that left her family short of money. The family had been struggling with problems and home repairs because of mold. Host Ty Pennington got the idea for the foundation going, and then CVS Phramacy gave Kori a $50,000 to start the foundation. He wanted to leave Kori with something that he thought she would use well, said Koris mother,
HELPING HANDS The Lehman family is one of many to have received help from the irok Foundation.
Heather Cowan. So we spent a couple of days talking about what the irok Foundation would actually do, and we just kind of hit the road running
and got to work. The foundation helps struggling families that are referred by two hos-
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It started out small and grew to include over 125 Volkswagens last year, she said. The cruise-in will include all types of Volkswagens and is free for anybody to participate or spectate. The cars will line two sides of the square, Sycamore and Buckeye streets. If youd like to show off your Volkswagen, drive it down and attendees will place it. Participants do not need to pre-register, though they can. People from all over Indiana and the Midwest come and bring their Volkswagen, so thats a really big highlight, she said. Last year, participants from six different states put their German cars on display. Then, back for the second year is the Chalk the Block event where participants from four different age groups will be given a blocked off second of the sidewalk and a box of chalk to create their own little masterpieces. The theme this year is patriotic. Drawing will take place from 4 to 6 p.m., then the squares will be judged at 6 p.m. Winners will be announced from the Oktoberfest stage. During the whole festival, people can walk
cult struggles this year, we have seen a lot of answered prayers. The irok Foundation seeking us out early this year was one of those answered prayers, for that hand reaching out to help us at our dire moment started to turn the tide in a much better direction, said Lehman. The foundation is one of the few that can provide immediate assistance to struggling families. Cowan said the goal is to help families within 24 hours. Anita Barker, department secretary from Clarion North, refers irok to families and has seen the foundation provide these quick turnarounds. Whats amazing is that if I have a family, and its usually a type of situation where its a last ditch effort where I need help now not six months from now for whatever the reason may be, whether they need a mortgage payment paid, or they need a plane ticket to have another opinion out in New York or something, it literally just takes a phone call, she said. Once the board votes on it and its approved, it happens within 24 hours. Theres nothing out there that works like this. To help raise money for the foundation, irok is hosting Monte Carlo Night, a fund-raising event, on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at Celebrations Banquet & Conference Facility, 3437 W. Sycamore St. The event includes a night of gambling for attendees 18 and older. For $50, guests receive $25 in irok bucks to gamble with, an entry in the $1000 reverse give-away, dinner and dancing with appetizers and dessert. There will be a cash bar. This is our first annual, so were hoping this becomes a big success and we do it every year, said Cowan. Tickets to Monte Carlo Night can be purchased by calling Celebrations at 457-3227 or Heather Cowan at 437-4206.
around and see the artwork, so even if someone isnt participating they can still walk around the square to see all the different sketches, said Matlock. The age groups include elementary students (1st through 5th grades), middle school students (6th, 7th and 8th grades), high school students (9th through 12th grades) and adults. Along with all the German-themed components, there also will be vendors selling arts, crafts, kettle corn and desserts. Its just a really fun night. You can come down and eat. You can listen to music. You can look at the Volkswagens and artwork and enjoy the vendors. Its a good family event, said Matlock. The event is sponsored by Center Township of Howard County and the Greater Kokomo Downtown Association. Contributors to the festival include the City of Kokomo, Greater Kokomo Visitors Bureau, Howard County, Half Moon Brewery, Indiana American Water, Ivy Tech Community College, Waste Management, Wel-Don Pots and Z92Five & WIOU. Oktoberfest takes place on Sept. 23 from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Kokomo. Admission is free. So come out and get a little taste of that trip to Germany you never got to take.
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pitals, Clarian North and Peyton Manning Pediatric Centers of Cancer and Blood Diseases. So far, irok has helped 14 families with the grant money and has helped many more through generous donations from sponsors and businesses. The Lehmans were one of the families who received assistance. After the irok Foundation was contacted about the Lehmans situation, the grant money was put to work. Paul Schwinghammer of Hallmark homes, the builder associated with Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, went out to look at the Lehmans home, and within a matter of time, their downstairs half bathroom was converted to a full bathroom, and a bedroom was created for James downstairs. James was so proud to have his own beautiful bathroom right off his new room downstairs, and it has made it so much easier and safer to have this handicap accessible bathroom, said Terri. Though James was told by doctors that he would never walk again, he kept pushing, said his mother. With so much continued hard work and beyond so many peoples expectations, but not his, James started walking again with assistance. Some of the nerves in his legs that were thought to have been destroyed have healed and are re-growing. He still has a lot of weakness in his legs and cannot climb steps, but to see him standing and walking some today has been a priceless gift to us. We do not take the simplest things or abilities for granted. Through the most difficult times over the last few years, and especially through the most diffi-
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Jack Williams and Janet Brower-Williams celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 17. The couple was married at Judson Baptist Church by Rev. Elmer Coleman. Jack and Janet have two children, Jeffrey and wife Wendy Williams of Carmel, and Jennie and husband Todd Firestone of Fort Wayne. Their grandchildren are Jack, Tyler, Cami, Trey, Zach and Ella. Jack retired from Chrysler Corporation after 38 years, and Janet retired from the Howard County clerks office.
Life with Laura Thought for the Day: Life is too short to waste time being unhappy. Things go wrong. People and circumstances change but life goes on. Make the most of every day.
would encounter the very same kind of people. The retirees decided immediately this wasnt where they wanted to be, went on their way and fortunately never returned. Shortly after that, the second couple was reaching retirement age and decided to relocate. The husband and wife read extensively about good places to retire. They, too, kind, caring and generous friends. They were only thinking about moving because they wanted to be nearer to their children and grandchildren and decided theyd enjoy a warmer climate. The resident told them they would find the same kind of people in his town. That caused the second retirees to decide this was the right place.
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to donate, you can send donations to the address listed. For more information, call 457-4331.
in 2009, but a house fire prevented a second annual fund-raiser to be held in 2010. The event begins at 2 p.m. at Mike and Staceys home at 5409 N. 100 W. in Kokomo on Sept. 24. If you are unable to attend the event but would like
sistance from donated our creams, our toiletries. So much of our items are donated, so they are a significant contribution to CAM. However, it takes money to pay for electric bills and to keep the heat and air conditioning on. Utilities are a huge factor. We have to have a money flow to keep the business up and a roof over these peoples heads, said Ruth Lawson, executive director of CAM. This year the fundraiser collected $5,955 for
On Aug. 20, 115 community members participated in the 6th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Shelter to raise money for the Coordinated Assistance Ministries, Inc. The event is one of CAMs significant fundraisers that the organization relies on in order to keep the shelter up and running throughout the year. We have a lot of as-
the shelter, making the six-year total $31,796 and giving the shelter just a little more money to help those who need it. Today we have a woman in a wheelchair who is in between housing. Every place is full. There is not a room anywhere in any shelter including us, and to get her into an apartment, she needs over $100. And because of having the fundraiser, we have enough money to be able to help her with that, said Lawson.
The fund-raiser is is put on by Oakbrook Community Church and held at Oakbrook Valley. Its just great that a church would come up with some event that would be a significant fund-raiser for us, said Lawson. Overall winners for the race were Kory Kennedy, Heather Weber, Vince Lorenz and Mary Miller. Their personal times can be found at onlineraceresults.com. Next year, Lawson hopes to see even more
participants come out. Were going to try our best next year to get 150 participants. They say once you reach that, its a benchmark for a running event, she said. Then youre close to making it something that people will put on their calendars to do. Lead sponsors for the event were St. Joseph Hospital, HRHA Imaging Center of North Central Indiana and Ameriprise FinancialGene Kostrewa. Additional sponsors were Fortune
Management Realty, The Wyman Group, CrumeEllis Auctioneers & Appraisers, Half Moon Restaurant & Brewery and Dairy Queen Brazier on Sycamore, along with American Tool and Party Rentals, Kokomo Coca Cola Bottling Company, Expressions Silk Screen Design Co., Palmers Jewelry, Inc., Raab/Kinetico Water Systems, St. Patrick and St. Joan of Arc Womens homemade cookies and Top Banana Farm Market.
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SEMI-FINALISTS Kokomo High Schools 2012 National Merit semi-finalists are: (Left to right) Shawn Chaung, Emily Williams, Mei-Ling Ewbank and Ting Zhou. Perspective Photo / Provided hard. My parents definitely always supported me, but they never said I had to be perfect, Ting explained. My parents were more like try as hard as you can and that works for me because I normally set my own standards above what they expect from me. Mei-Ling and Shawn are both learning toward continuing their education at IU Bloomington. As a major, Mei-Ling definitely wants to do something science, perhaps biology or East Asian studies, while Shawn is considering biology or biochemistry. Ting said his first college choice is Stanford, while IU and Purdue are still options, but he is undecided on a major as he plans to consider business, economics, physics or engineering. Emilys top three college choices are Vanderbilt, Emory and Duke, while she is considering political science and economics as majors. Kokomo High School principal Rick Hagenow believes these seniors are very deserving of these National Merit honors. I am incredibly proud of these four outstanding Wildkats, Mr. Hagenow explained. Their success is directly attributable to their hard work, the support of their families and the efforts and energies of all Kokomo-Center staff who have supported, encouraged and nurtured them during their many years in our school system.
I can for my little brother. Im hoping that with your help we can ease the burden just a little, said his brother Merlin Wagler. Wagler is holding a Big E Benefit on Sept. 30 at the V.F.W., 920 N. Washington St. Doors will open at 7 p.m. A live comedy show by Mike Gardner and Friends, who has been on Bob & Tom and featured on TV programs, will be performing for guests at 8 p.m. A live band will perform after the show. There also will be a silent auction and food available from the V.F.W. Ernest has had the surgery and is home recovering. Call Merlin at 8602797 with questions.
spring. S p e n cer is the son of Carrie Randler or Sharpsville, Ind. And Joseph Burton of Columbus, Ind. He is the grandson of Sue and Joe Tidler of Florida and Elizabeth and Dale Burton of Kempton, Ind. His year as an exchange student will be completed in June 2012.
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Golfers swung for the championship title at the American Legion Golf Course
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It was a cool Friday afternoon when 80 of the best golfers in Howard County got together at the American Legion Golf Course for the Fourth Liberty Cup. Sandy Roes performance of the National Anthem sent the golfers out pumped up and ready to play. Win, lose or draw, this is a great event with the four courses coming together for a competition but also the camaraderie, commented Legion Pro Bob Balsbaugh before his team went out and snapped the Kokomo Country Clubs hold on the Liberty Cup. After posting a 546 score, eight points better than Wildcat Creek Golf and winning the Liberty Cup on his home course, Balsbaugh stated, We ham and egged it pretty good. Every player counted. When one person had a bad hole, another picked him up. Different from previous years, the Legion scratch golfers outscored the Country Club golf squad and played
CHAMPIONS The Legion team took home the Kokomo Country Clubs fourth Liberty Cup on Sept. 16. Check out our complete coverage at kokomoperspective.com Perspective Photo / Bill Eldridge players were able to beat their handicaps, including Bryan Foreman, American Legion, 5; Mark Waldron, Wildcat, 4; Carol Balsbaugh, American Legion, 2; Ellen Hart, Kokomo Country Club, 1; Karen Swan, Wildcat, 1; Patty Parrett, Wildcat, 1; Dave McFatridge, Kokomo Country Club, 1; Steve Felix, Chippendale, 0; Larry Brown, Kokomo Country Club, 0; Judy Snow, Kokomo Country Club, 0. Jason Hahn, a member of the Legions scratch squad, said before the cup began, We cant thank Craig Dunn and Bill Bersbauch [Liberty Financial] enough for putting this event together. This is the best tournament all year. Wildcat Creek golf finished second, only eight points behind. Wildcat players John Hudson and Jeff Rudolph have the distinction of finishing second in all four Liberty Cups, with the Legion once and now three times with Wildcat. Next years Liberty Cup will be at Chippendale Golf Course. Several players were heard talking about playing next year, and Kokomo Country Club Pro Cary Hungate says his squad will get the cup back.
LIBERTY (Left) Bill Eldridge presents legion pro Bob Balsbaugh the Liberty Cup. (Below) Sally Marsiu practices her putting stroke.
ALL GREEN (Above) Steve Oakley drive on #12, while (Below) Phil Johnston pars #6 on his way to shoot a 69.
TEE BALL Joe Tolbent has his ball is on the tee and looks down the fairway. READY TO GO Steve Felix had a good day shooting to his handicap.
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LOOK, ONE HAND Northwesterns Charlie Devaul uses one hand to make this catch in the seventhgrade game.
SCORE Northwestern eighth-grader Keron Hullum scored on this play in the fourth quarter.
LIGHTNING FAST Westerns Jordan Mathews scores in the second half for the grade eight Panthers.
LET IT FLY Northwesterns Trey Richmond lets it go as Westerns Carter Taylor puts on the rush.
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PAT ATTEMPT Northwesterns Corbin Hetzner comes up just short on the pointer after attempt.
POWER RUNNER Westerns Tyler Burthay bulls ahead for positive yardage in the grade seven game.
BATTLE Chassidy Lenn of Western and Amanda Kuffell of Northwestern look to control the ball in soccer action from Northwestern.
KICKER Rebecca Reeder of Western puts the boot to the soccer ball.
ON THE PiTCH Westerns Jenny Jones and Northwesterns Sarah Wallace battle for the ball.
LEG ACTION Westerns Bre Buckalew moves the ball down the field.
ON THE MOVE Westerns Caitlyn ONeal races down the field against Northwestern.
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PUTT ON THE WAY Westerns Allison Lindley watches her putt roll towards the cup during MidIndiana Conference golf action.
EYE ON THE BALL Easterns Kaylee Kingseed lines up her shot during MIC play last week. GREENS Lewis Cass golfer Bailey Oakley puts her putter to good use.
GOING IN Emma Long of Peru holds the pin while another golfer putts during MIC action.
BREAKAWAY Browns quarterback Dylan Sharp races toward the goal line during PAL play.
ON THE RUN Braykale Robinson of the Browns attempts to elude Shanden Bradley of the Falcons.
IS IT GOOD? (Above) The Falcons and the Browns look to see if Kristian Butchalors PAT attempt is good. (Right) Butchalor runs right as Plez Lawrence of the Browns goes for the flag.
YOU CANT CATCH ME Phillip Burkes of the Browns eludes tacklers during PAL action last week.
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LIBERTY CUP (Left) Legion ladies Carol Balsbaugh, Susie Greathouse, Alice Capshaw, Lisa Overton and Pam Eads take home the cup. (Far Right) Bob Elkins gets ready to hit on hole #1. (Below) Monty Sanders, Ray Poat and Mike Panteleo took part in the fourth annual Liberty Cup.
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time you can and should fish a jig is during the early spring and cooler water conditions. This is entirely incorrect. Many smart anglers can, and will, fish a jig all season long. I have heard so many anglers say they dont fish a jig because they dont know how. I ask many of them if they ever fish a Texas rigged plastic worm and most everyone of them state, Yes, I have. I tell them, If you can fish a Texas rigged plastic worm, you can fish a jig. Most anglers lack the confidence in a jig, and they do not want to take the time to fish a jig correctly. Years ago, I felt there was only one correct way to fish a jig and that was S-L-O-W, but there are a number of methods, and each will work at diferent times. I know some anglers that simply tie on a jig and cast it out, but I am one of the million anglers that prefers to use some form of trailer, either a pork trailer of a soft plastic trailer. The trailer can and will make a differ-
email each other, communicate on Facebook and talk hunting and fishing all year long. Terry had a booth next to the booth I was working, and I noticed he had some really impressive plastic craws, and they just happened to be my favorite color - Junebug. I am glad I had the bed of my truck all cleaned out because I needed extra room for everything I bought. Terry showed me some of the jigs and trailers he hand makes and said he could make basically any color jig head, skirt and trailer any angler desired. (He also gave me a huge bag of products he donated to the kids fishing clinic.) I offered to field test any new lures he made. Terry contacted me and told me he was sending me a Care Package of jigs and trailers that he wanted me to try out and evaluate for him. No problem. I opened the bag, and there before my eyes were a number of big, beautiful Super Junebug Poisontail jigs and Junebug trailers. I could not wait to get to the lake. My grandson and I went to Nyona Lake and within 30 minutes, I had caught at least 20 Largemouth bass, and a few of those were in the threepound range. The first tournament I fished on a reservoir I managed to hook four keeper bass, and the following day, I fished another tough reservoir and brought 3 Largemouth bass to the scales. I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality of workmanship Terry puts in to every lure he makes. The paint of the jig head is very durable, and I like the feel and life-like action of the skirts, and the hooks are as sharp and sturdy as any hook I have ever used. I am certain I have found the jig I have been searching for. Terry will be hearing from me quite often. If you are an angler who enjoys fishing a jig and trailer combination, I highly recommend you contact Terry Anderson at AFS Custom Baits. You can reach Terry at his email address: terry. anderson77@yahoo.com or visit www.afscustombaits.com. Tell him Bud Fields sent you.
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