Common Ground A Newsletter of the Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc. Summer 2008

2008 Board Members

Rick Smith - Chair Lilly Endowment Smith Financial Corporation Community Scholarships Bob Hingst - Secretary/Treasurer Mid-America Beverage The Community Foundation of Howard County is pleased to honor the recipients of the 2008 Rex Gingerich - Past Chair Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship. Thanks to the generosity of Lilly Endowment, two Howard H.E. McGonigal, Inc. County students will receive full-tuition, required fees, and a special allocation of up to $800 per year Pam Beckom for required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study at any public or private Pizza Hut college or university. The recipients are Blaire Bell and Sean Sullivan. Nanette Bowling Community Volunteer Blaire Bell is the daughter of Kim Bell and Scott Bell and is a 2008 graduate of Northwestern Darcy Burthay High School. Blaire will be attending Butler University in the fall where she will study pharmacol- St. Joseph Hospital ogy. When asked how she felt when she learned she had been selected as a Lilly Endowment Scholar, Ted Cripe Blaire responded, "I realized going into the interview that all of the candidates were equally deserving Clinton County of this prestigious award. I feel honored to have received this scholarship and am so thankful for this Dana Davis wonderful opportunity." Prior to being awarded the Community Volunteer scholarship, Blaire was unsure if she could pay for John Fell Jr. six years of post-secondary schooling at Butler. She McIntyre, Hilligoss, & Welke says that the scholarship "makes a huge difference." Bob Hayes Blaire was the co-captain of the team, Delphi Delco captain of the team, a member of student Betsy Hoshaw council, the secretary of the Sunshine Society, and a Community Volunteer member of S.A.D.D. Brad Howell Brad Howell Ford Sean Sullivan is the son of Kathleen Sullivan and is a 2008 graduate of Kokomo Alan Jackson Carroll County High School. In the fall, Sean will attend Butler University, where he plans to study business. When Tyler Moore asked how he felt when he learned that he had been Moore Title & Escrow, Inc. 2008 Lilly Endowment Community Scholars selected as a Lilly Endowment Scholar, Sean stated Dottye Robeson Blaire Bell and Sean Sullivan Carroll County that his first reaction was "shock and disbelief." He claims that it is a blessing and the "silver lining" to the school year that has seen him spend months in Kent Ryan Clinton County rehabilitation for a knee injury. Sean graduated at the top of his class at KHS and was involved in a number of extra-curricular activities, including: National Honor Society, Student Council, speech and Laura Sheets Duke Energy debate teams, school newspaper, soccer and track teams, Rotary Interact, and a D.A.R.E. role model. After completing his undergraduate degree, Sean wants to attend law school. Eventually, he would like Dr. Marilyn Skinner Community Volunteer to follow in the steps of his great-uncle, a state senator from North Carolina, and run for state senate. Mike Stegall Community First Bank This is the eleventh year that the Endowment has funded the Lilly Endowment Community Scholars program for outstanding students in Indiana. The Community Foundation defined the criteria J.D. Young based on the Endowment’s stated goal to “raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana.” The Young's Water Conditioning criteria used in the selection process included: academic achievements, financial need, potential for suc- Jeff Zollman cess, preference for first-generation college attendees, school, community, and work activities. "There Salin Bank were 68 Howard County residents who applied for the scholarship," said Rick Smith, Chairman of the Community Foundation Board of the Community Foundation. of Howard County 215 W. Sycamore St. The Community Foundation of Howard County has awarded approximately $320,000 in scholarships Kokomo, IN 46901 (765) 454-7298 for the 2008-09 school year including the two Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. Howard County Scholarship

Katherine McCallin Jenny Michelle Butler Memorial Scholarship

Howard County scholarship recipients pause for a photo at the Foundation's scholarship reception (front row, l to r) Amanda Bogue, Blaire Bell, Kasey May, Alycia Smith, Brandy Deardorff, Nida Zia, Sarah Hulet, Brooke Lewis, Karisa Burkholder, Marlenn Rebollar, Marion Cherry, Heather Hemmeger, Mashilah Powell, Abby Altman. (second row, l to r) Tyler Barnes, Bryan Ratcliff, Laura Roseberry, Alyssa Odell, Katherine McCallin, Courtney Calhoun, Kristen Gerber, Anna Maddox, Mary Kennelly, Sarah Lechner, Emma Ferrell, Kirsten Milliron, Brittany Calvin, Shawn Petty. Abby Altman (third row, l to r) Tyler Gotshall, Aaron Miller, Ryan Nees, Troy Grammer, Zachary Gibson, Sean Sullivan, Nicklus Barnes, Community Foundation Scholar John Cochran, Shayne Riley, Joey Dyer, Erik Pattison.

Carl Anderson Scholarship Fund was established by the family and friends of Mr. Anderson in honor of his retirement from Delphi Delco Electronics. The scholarships support students who are studying to be teachers. The recipient of the award is Sarah Lechner, daughter of Steven and Laura Lechner. Sarah is a 2008 graduate of Kokomo High School and will be a freshman at Indiana Karisa Burkholder University Kokomo studying education. Sarah Lechner (middle) receives the Community Foundation Scholar Carl Anderson Scholarship Kathie Beatty Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of the late Kathie Beatty to recognize students graduat- ing from Western High School who are or will be attending either Purdue University of Technology at Kokomo, Purdue University West Lafayette, or Indiana University Kokomo. The recipient of the award is Sarah Hulet, daughter of Janice Hulet. Sarah is a 2008 graduate and will be attending Purdue University in the fall to pursue a degree in psychology. Joseph Fleenor Jr. Sarah Hulet (middle) receives the Kathie Community Foundation Scholar Beatty Memorial Scholarship Alex and Kitty Bell Scholarship was established by Kathryn (Kitty) Bell. The fund provides scholarships to students graduating from Kokomo High School who participated in minor sports or while a student at Kokomo High School and will be pursuing post-secondary education. The 2008 recipient of this renewable award is Kate Goodnight, daughter of Michael and Patricia Goodnight. Kate is a third-time recipient, a 2006 Kokomo High School graduate and is attending Purdue University majoring in accounting.

Jenny Michelle Butler Scholarship Fund was established by Jerry and Marty Butler, in memory of their daughter Jenny Michelle Butler. This fund provides scholarships to students who are members Clinton Koon of First Presbyterian Church and are enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution with the Kokomo Country Club Scholarship intent to earn a degree. The 2008 recipient of this award is Katherine McCallin, daughter of Joshua and Moira McCallin. Kaitlin is a 2008 graduate of Northwestern High School and will attend Purdue University to study pharmacology.

Community Foundation of Howard County Scholars are the finalists in the competition for the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships. The following are the awardees for 2008: Abby Altman, daughter of Sarah Cotton is a 2008 graduate of Eastern High School and will attend St. Mary’s College in the fall. Karissa Burkholder, daughter of Kris and Kenny Burkholder is a 2008 graduate of Eastern High School and will attend Indiana Wesleyan University to study biology and pre-optometry. Laura Roseberry Kokomo Country Club Scholarship Joseph Fleenor, son of Winnie Lawson and Joseph Fleenor Sr. is a 2008 graduate of Taylor High { page 2 } School and will attend Wabash College to study chemistry and pre-medical studies. Nida Zia, Recipients Announced daughter of Malik Zia and Tahira Ameen is a 2008 graduate of Kokomo High school and will attend Indiana University to study political science. Zachary Gibson KHS Class of 1964 Scholarship Jesse W. Dunn Total Effort Award honors Jesse Dunn and was established by family and friends upon his retirement from Kokomo Gas and Fuel. It provides scholarships for Kokomo High School graduates who have participated in any sport or sports at the high school. This year’s recipient is Mashilah Powell, granddaughter of George and Mary Powell. Mashilah is a 2008 graduate and will Mashilah Powell (middle) receives the Jesse W. Dunn Total Effort Award study athletic training at Indiana University this fall.

Max M. Earl Memorial Scholarship was established by the late physician’s family to provide support Emma Ferrell to medical students from Howard County who are studying at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Kathy A. Name Memorial Scholarship Erik Pattison, son of Bob and Kerri Pattison, is the 2008 recipient of this award. He is continuing his education at the Indiana University School of Medicine and will begin his second year in the fall.

Richard L. and Marion J. Eller Scholarship was established by Richard and Marion Eller in 2006. The scholarships are awarded to qualified students of Clay, Ervin, and Howard townships planning to attend a post-secondary institution in Indiana, with preference given to students pursuing a degree in agricultural-related stud- Cameron Bannon ies. The 2008 recipient of the award is Shayne Riley, son of Troy Turnaround Scholarship and Michelle Riley. Shayne is a 2008 graduate of Northwestern Shayne Riley (middle) receives the Richard High School and will be a freshman at Purdue University studying L. and Marion J. Eller Scholarship mechanical engineering in the fall.

Tony Gabriel Student Athlete Scholarship was established by the family and friends of the late Tony Gabriel in recognition of his goal to help and mentor the youth of the Howard County community. This scholarship is provided to qualified graduates of Taylor High School who exemplify the characteristics of a top student-athlete. The recipients of the award are James Tyler Gotshall, son of Terry and Janet Gotshall, and Shawn Petty, son of Robert and Yvonne Petty. Both James and Shawn will be attending Alyssa Odell Purdue University in the fall, where they will both be studying management. Franklin Zehring Scholarship

C. V. Haworth Memorial Scholarship was established by the family of the late community leader to support students graduating from Kokomo High School who will NEW TRIBUTES be attending Indiana University. This year’s recipient is Nicklus IN HONOR OF Barnes, son of David and Mary Barnes. Nicklus is a 2008 gradu- Kitty Bell ate and will be attending Indiana University in the fall to study Mrs. Joan E. Bowman Jesse Dunn accounting. Ms. Judith K. Dewalt Marketvibes Gerald Hood Memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. John P. Fredrick Trudy Hood to honor the memory of her late husband, a beloved Mr. Charles Alt Mrs. Joan E. Bowman Northwestern High School teacher. The 2008 recipient of this Hilda & Kevin Burns award is Amanda Bogue, daughter of Tom and Gayle Sherman. Mr. & Mrs. Cartwright Ellis Nicklus Barnes (middle) receives the Mr. & Mrs. James A. Gatman II Amanda is a graduate of C.V. Haworth Memorial Scholarship Northwestern High School Ron & Liz Harper Rex Gingerich who plans to attend Anderson University and study education. Mr. Rick Smith Dr. Herbert Miller Howard-Tipton County Central Labor Council Scholarship pro- Dr. & Mrs. Tim Sehr vides assistance to graduates of any Tipton or Howard County high Izak Poore Mr. & Mrs. Mike Stegall school who are union members or have a parent or guardian who is Conrad & Karen Uitts a union member. This year’s recipients are: Kaitlyn Smith, daugh- Mr. & Mrs. John Hingst ter of Brent Smith and Krista Davison, and Nida Zia, daughter of Edna Watkins Mr. & Mrs. Jim R. Butcher Nida Zia (middle) receives the Malik Zia and Tahira Ameen. Kaitlyn is a 2008 graduate of Eastern Howard-Tipton County Central Labor High School and she plans to attend Purdue University to study Council Scholarship { page 3 } New Memorials Howard County Scholarship

IN MEMORY OF Max Adams Pharmacology. Nida is a 2008 graduate of Kokomo High School and will LaCinda & Ben Chapman attend Indiana University to study political science. Martha Ashcraft Mr. & Mrs. William Ashcraft Knolinski Family Scholarship was established by Robert Knolinski to pro- Helen Barnhorst Nancy Barnhorst Koenig vide scholarships for qualified students graduating from any Howard County Bennie Beard high school who are accepted into a program leading to a bachelor’s degree Ms. Rita Beatty in mathematics, accounting, science, and/or engineering. The 2008 scholar- Ms. Beverly E. Rodgers ship recipient is John Cochran, son of John and Catherine Cochran. John Kathie Beatty Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Garner is a graduate of Kokomo High School and will attend Purdue University to Mr. & Mrs. Rick Homkes pursue a degree in engineering. Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Hughes John Cochran (left) receives the Mr. & Mrs. Glenn E. Rodgers, Jr. Kokomo Country Club Scholarships were established by the members of Cris Eddy Bourff Knolinski Family Scholarship Mr. Brad S. Bourff the club in 1993. It was one of the first funds administered by the Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James R. Folstrom and was the first scholarship fund. The following are the 2008 recipients: Bryan Ratcliff, Laura Roseberry, Mr. & Mrs. Larry L. Kadinger Clinton Koon, Samantha Palumbo, and Aaron Weaver. Bryan, son of Don and Mari Ratcliff, is a gradu- Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bourff ate of Taylor High School and will be studying business at Indiana University. Laura, daughter of John and Mr. & Mrs. Derrick J. Niemann John A. Bowman, M.D. Sara Roseberry, is a graduate of Northwestern High School and will attend Indiana University to study busi- Mrs. Joan E. Bowman ness Management. Clinton, son of Cynthia Coulter, is a graduate of Kokomo High School and will attend Dannie D. Brovont IPFW to study radiography. Samantha, daughter of Anthony and Monica Palumbo, is a graduate of Eastern Ms. Rita Beatty High School and will attend Indiana State University to study political science. Jenny Butler Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dechert Aaron, son of Dan and Judy Weaver, is a graduate of Western High School and Marvin Butler will attend Indiana University. Ms. Rita Beatty Ms. Beverly E. Rodgers Kokomo High School “Spirit of 1961” Scholarship was established by the Selmar E. Chapman Hilda & Kevin Burns members of the 1961 graduating class from Kokomo High School to provide Mr. & Mrs. Ora Rody scholarships for graduating seniors from Kokomo High School who demon- Rob Cook strate “School Spirit” and are going to attend college. The 2008 recipient is Mr. & Mrs. Tom Amstutz Kasey May, daughter of Melissa Byram and Ron Byram. Kasey is a gradu- Mr. & Mrs. James S. Bauman Mr. & Mrs. Don P. Button ate from Kokomo High School and will attend Indiana University to pursue a Mr. & Mrs. Joe Davis degree in education. Mr. & Mrs. Cartwright Ellis Mr. & Mrs. Dave Fox Kokomo High School Class of 1964 Scholarship was established by the Mr. David Gaunt Kasey May (left) receives the Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Hilton 1964 graduating class from Kokomo High School for highly, deserving grad- KHS "Spirit of 1961" Mr. & Mrs. Bill Hingst uating seniors from Kokomo High School. This year’s recipient is Zachary Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. John Hingst Gibson, son of Mark and Sue Gibson. Zach is a Judge & Mrs. Stephen Jessup graduate of Kokomo High School and will attend Indiana University to study Mr. & Mrs. Scott T. McClelland Mr. & Mrs. Eugene McGarvey exercise science. Thomas C. Meglemre Mr. & Mrs. Richard Moore Kokomo High School Class of 1969 Scholarship was established by the Mr. & Mrs. John Moulder 1969 graduating class from Kokomo High School to provide scholarships Ms. Jamie L. Mugg Mrs. Rosemary Paris for highly deserving, graduating seniors from Kokomo High School who Mr. & Mrs. Rick Smith have not been awarded a major scholarship from any other source. This Mrs. Ann Tupper year’s recipient is Kirsten Milliron, daughter and stepdaugter of Mona and Mr. & Mrs. Michael H. White Rod Carroll and daughter and stepdaughter of Kurt and Connie Milliron. Kenneth L. "Red" Craig Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Barsh Kirsten is a graduate of Kokomo High School who plans to attend Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Dave Fox Kirsten Milliron (left) receives the University to study psychology. Mr. William R. Fox KHS Class of 1969 Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. L. Gerry Harlow Mayor’s Advisory Council Ms. Mary E. Harnish Mr. & Mrs. Donald Holihan Scholarships have been awarded to the following students in Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Johnson 2008: Brittany Calvin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Calvin Judge and Mrs. Bill Menges, Jr. and a Kokomo High School graduate, plans to attend Indiana Mr. & Mrs. David Platt University Kokomo to study Radiology. Troy Grammer, son Mr. & Mrs. Michael C. Platt Mr. Brenton L. Rich of Thomas and Carolyn Grammer and a graduate of Kokomo Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Severns, Jr. High School, plans to attend the Art Institute of Indianapolis in Mr. & Mrs. Gene M. Turner the fall. Adelaide McKinney, daughter of Brian McKinney and Ms. Stacia Winegardner Maria Lawrence, stepdaughter of Jay Lawrence, and a Kokomo (l to r) Marlenn Rebollar, Brittany Calvin, and High School graduate, plans to attend Indiana University Troy Grammer receive the Mayor's Advisory { page 4} Kokomo to study early childhood education. Marlenn Rebollar, Council Scholarship New Recipients Announced Memorials Marilyn Fiscus Crone Mr. & Mrs. James A. Richey daughter of Enedino and Roberta Rebollar and a Kokomo High School graduate, plans to attend IUPUI in Cliff Crowe the fall. Ivan Gingerich Mr. & Mrs. Rex Gingerich Kathy A. Name Memorial Scholarship was created by the fam- and Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Linzey ily and friends of Mrs. Name for graduates who are pursuing a Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody degree to become a registered nurse. This year’s recipient is Emma Robert J. Daily Ferrell, daughter James and Vicki Ferrell. Emma is a 2008 graduate Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hinders of Kokomo High School and will attend Purdue University to study Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Johnson Doral L. Daniels nursing. Mr. & Mrs. Kirk Daniels Marian Davis Linda F. Pagel Memorial Scholarship was established by Donald Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Hughes W. Pagel in memory of his wife to provide scholarships for qualified Kay Deluise Chi Omega Alumnae Brandy Deardorff (left) and Alycia students who are deserving, graduating seniors from Western High Mr. Paul Deluise Smith (right) receive the Linda F. Pagel School or Tri-Central High School in Tipton County who are going to Chalmer Denny Memorial Scholarship attend any accredited college or university in Indiana, and who demon- Judge & Mrs. Stephen Jessup strate need for assistance with educational expenses. The 2008 recipi- Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Severns, Jr. Lela Diller ents are Brandy Deardorff, daughter of Brian and Kim Deardorff, and Alycia Smith, daughter of Gary Mr. & Mrs. Joel S. Wallen and Terri Smith. Brandy is a graduate of Western High School and plans to Elizabeth Dunbar attend Indiana University Kokomo to study radiology. Alycia is Anonymous Gift a graduate of Tri-Central High School and plans to attend Ball Mr. & Mrs. Ronald A. Barsh Mr. & Mrs. Don Bowling State University to study education. Hilda & Kevin Burns Mr. & Mrs. Bill Daisy Donald B. Smith Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. William R. Fox Central Bank in memory of Donald B. Smith. This fund Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Grundmann Ron & Liz Harper provides scholarships for qualified students graduating from Ms. Judith A. Himelick each Howard Count high school who are accepted into a Ms. Patricia N. Kuntz program leading to a bachelor’s degree at nay post-second- Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Luttrell ary institution. The 2008 recipients of this award are Anna Dr. & Mrs. Robert Miller Mrs. Ann Millikan Maddox, Heather Hemmeger, Aaron Miller, Tyler Barnes, Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Nipple and Ryan Nees. Anna, daughter of Elaine Maddox and (from top, left to right) Aaron Miller, Ryan Nees, Mr. Mike Ricci Michael Maddox, is a graduate of Eastern High School and Tyler Barnes, Anna Maddox and Heather Hemmeger Mr. & Mrs. George R. Sanburn plans to attend Indiana University to study education. Heather, receive the Donald B. Smith Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Bill Shirley Ms. Gerri Smalling daughter of Scott and Lisa Hemmeger, is a graduate of Kokomo St. Joseph Hospital & High School and plans to attend Purdue University to study Health Center pharmacology. Aaron, son of E. Wayne and Christina Miller, Dr. Max M. Earl is a graduate of Northwestern High School and plans to attend Mr. & Mrs. Rob Earl Barb Etherington Indiana Wesleyan University to study biology and music. Tyler, Mr. & Mrs. William J. Heck son of Ronald and Lola Barnes, is a graduate of Taylor High John E. Fell Sr. & Katharyn School and plans to attend Purdue University to study pharma- Hoadley Fell cology. Ryan, son of Chuck and Theresa Nees, is a graduate Mrs. Betsy Demaree Ellis & Sarah Fields of Western High School and plans to attend Yale University to Mr. & Mrs. D. Scott Fields study political science. Courtney Calhoun (left) and Kristen Gerber Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fields (right) receive the James F. and Janet G. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Timm James F. and Janet G. Smith Trust Scholarship Fund was Trust Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Von Pentz Mary F. Fingleton established by Jim and Janet Smith and provides scholarships Mr. Richard W. Fingleton to deserving students graduating from Eastern High School who will be attending Indiana University- Robert Allen Fletcher Kokomo. The 2008 recipients are Courtney Calhoun, daughter of Ms. Rita Beatty Melissa Hill and stepdaughter of Dale Hill, and Kristen Gerber, Jeanne Forkner Mr. Ivan Gingerich daughter of Tim and Janet Gerber. Courtney is a 2008 graduate and Mr. & Mrs. Rex Gingerich will pursue a degree in psychology. Kristen is also a 2008 graduate and and Family will pursue a degree in biological and physical sciences. H.E. McGonigal, Inc. Guenevere Fox Mr. William R. Fox Thacker Memorial Scholarship was established by Vic and Patricia Margaret Schwartz Fredrick Thacker to provide scholarship support for Howard County students Mr. & Mrs. James A. Gatman II who are attending Indiana University or Purdue University. The 2008 Tony Gabriel recipient is Heather Hemmeger, daughter of Scott and Elizabeth Angela L. Gabriel & Donna Arnett Mr. & Mrs. Don J. Ashburn Mary Kennelly (left) receives the Hemmeger. Heather is a 2008 graduate of Kokomo High School and Carol & G.J. Barnett Sadie A. Townsend Memorial Scholarship will attend Purdue University to study pharmacology. { page 5} NEW MEMORIALS New (cont.) Memorials Howard Co. Scholarships William Gifford Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody Tony Gabriel cont. Jo Ann Goff Cory, Tara, and Isabel Marie Beals Sadie A. Townsend Memorial Scholarship was established by Greg Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody Ms. Lori Beck Townsend in memory of his daughter, Sadie. This fund provides scholar- Richard Good Mr. & Mrs. Jay Beckom Judge & Mrs. Stephen Jessup Mr. & Mrs. Bobby D. Beighler ships to Kokomo High School graduates who have demonstrated superior Richard Hallan Logan, Dennis, Mike, Rickey, & work ethic, high moral character, excellent mental attitude, and high aca- Mr. & Mrs. Cartwright Ellis Joe Bentzler demic achievement. This year’s recipient is Mary Kennelly, daughter of Hazel Harper Terry & Tracie Bergin Thomas and Christine Kennelly. Mary is a 2008 graduate and will attend Ron & Liz Harper Mr. & Mrs. Barry C. Blalock Ronald Christopher Harper Burlington Locker, Inc. Indiana University Kokomo to study education. Ms. Rita Beatty City Securities Corporation Ms. Beverly Rodgers Les, Moe, Paul, Chris, & Turnaround Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarships to Linda Wray Healy Kelly Claxton students who have been selected as a 'Turnaround Student,' have displayed Mr. & Mrs. John Bagby Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Smeltzer/Cone Palace Kokomo High School Mr. & Mrs. Steve Cowan good character, mainted turnaround status, and have been recommended by STAND Club Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas P. Del Vecchio the school principal or faculty advisor. This year's recipients are Cameron June Hill Mr. & Mrs. Randall S. Denison Bannon, Andrea Fred, and Cody Ryan. Cameron will be pursuing a degree Friends at H. E. McGonigal, Inc. James, Sally, Brian, & Kyle Dillon in education at Indiana University Mr. Ivan Gingerich Jim & Jean Ferenc Mr. & Mrs. Rex Gingerich Mr. & Mrs. Randolph J. Fruth Kokomo. Andrea will be studying & Family Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Garner nursing. Cody will be attending the Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hinders Ms. Betty Gould Purdue College of Technology. Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. David A. Gregory & Family Mr. & Mrs. Myron Harmon Mr. & Mrs. David K. Rayl Mr. & Mrs. Pierce A. Henseleit Western Women’s Scholarship Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Rayl Ms. Patricia Horner was established by a private donor Gerald Hood Linda S. Huntley & James R. McClain in 1996 to provide scholarships to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Downhour Ms. Cheryl A. Irwin & Tiffany qualified female students graduat- Bob Hotchkiss and Brianne Ron & Liz Harper Jerome Christian Church ing from Western High School Brooke Lewis (middle) receives the Sue Hough Mr. & Mrs. James L. Kaczor who will be attending college. This Western Women's Scholarship Hilda & Kevin Burns Ms. Debbie Kennedy year’s recipient is Brooke Lewis, Ron & Liz Harper Mr. & Mrs. Stanley G. Lamb daughter of David and Lisa Lewis. Brooke is a 2008 graduate and will be Lee & Evelyn Jarrett Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Langley Mr. & Mrs. D. Scott Fields Dr. & Mrs. Richard Lasbury attending Indiana University Kokomo to study education. Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fields Mr. & Mrs. James D. Lea Mr. & Mrs. Steven R. Timm Mr. Bob Lemcke & Frederick E. Wideman, M.D. Taylor Student Athlete Scholarship was Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Von Pentz Ms. Rhonda J. Heytens established by the family and friends of the late Dr. Wideman, and provides Betty S. Kellar Mr. & Mrs. Jerry J. Maden Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Phillip E. Miller scholarship support to Taylor High School graduates who have participated Norma Kenworthy Ms. Cynthia J. Munerol in varsity sports for two or more years in high school. The 2008 recipient of Mr. & Mrs. Eugene McGarvey Mr. & Mrs. Brian Oldfather this award is James Tyler Gotshall, son of Terry and Janet Gotshall. James Lloyd M. Keisling Mr. Jason Oldfather is a 2008 graduate who will attend Purdue University in the fall to study Mr. Wayne H. Keisling Mr. & Mrs. Steven Oldfather Joan Knolinski Mr. & Mrs. George Phares management. Ms. Barbara Knolinski Brenda Piotrowicz Mr. Robert Knolinski Thomas J. Poppas & Betty Hegenbart Wiese Oldsmobile GMC Truck Scholarship was established by the late Susan Mayfield Letsinger Ms. Shirley Reynolds Robert C. Wiese to support graduates of Howard County high schools who Ms. Jane W. McIntyre Mr. Andrew Rusch Thomas Little, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Scherger attend Purdue University. The first-time recipient of this award for 2008 is Mr. Joe Dunbar Judith & Chris Sellers Larry Price, son of Larry and Karen Price. Larry is a 2008 Western High Madge Morrison Long Mr. Michael L. Serowik School graduate and will be attending Purdue University to study engineer- Mr. James E. Long Ms. Athena L. Sinnett ing. Receiving scholarship renewals this year are: Katie Maddox, daughter Effie Mahannah Mr. Charlie Skoog Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hinders Mr. & Mrs. Steve A. Snow of Michael and Elaine Maddox, Kylie Hinkle, daughter of Kenneth and Rev. Willis Maugans Taylor High School Athletics Dept. Rebecca Hinkle, Anthony Martin, son of Donna Martin and Steven Martin, Mr. & Mrs. Conrad Maugans Mr. Jack F. Thompson and Joseph Dyer, son of Susan Dyer-Kordel and Randy Dyer. Vera McClintock Mr. & Mrs. Alan H. Tunmer Mr. Ivan Gingerich Mr. & Mrs. James Vega Mr. & Mrs. Rex Gingerich Ms. Monica Vega R. Franklin Zehring Scholarship was established by Frank Zehring & Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael K. Vetter through a Charitable Remainder Trust to support Howard County high Tom McCracken Mr. & Mrs. Clark Walker & Family school students who will be attending a college or trade school in Indiana Mr. & Mrs. William Ashcraft Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery L. Wallpe and are deserving of financial assistance. The first-time recipient of this William C. Menges, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Bret A. Weitzel Judge & Mrs. Bill Menges, Jr. Mrs. Cheryl E. Wence-Dewire award for 2008 is Alyssa Odell, daughter of Trent and Stacy Odell. Alyssa Charles Miller Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Whitney is a graduate of Northwestern High School and will attend Indiana Wesleyan Mrs. Joan E. Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Dan Wood University to study sports management. Receiving scholarship renewals this Trudy Ann Miller Delcie Gates year are: Marion Cherry, daughter of Ralph Cherry and Karen Altergott, Mr. & Mrs. Jim L. Gardenhire Mr. & Mrs. Bill Shirley Maxine Morrison Mark Gifford Tanika Weber, daughter of Anthony and Michaela Weber, Brent Hickman, Mr. James E. Long Mrs. Teresa Gifford son of Mark and Barb Hickman, and Michael Murphy, son of Daniel and Bill Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Marc Goodier Delina Murphy. Mark & Tracy Boles Dudley Jay Orem { page 6 } New "Coach Gabe" Continues to Assist Memorials Dudley Jay Orem cont. The family and friends of the late Tony Gabriel estab- Ms. Rita Beatty lished the Tony Gabriel Student-Athlete Scholarship. The schol- Ms. Beverly E. Rodgers arship is awarded to qualified graduates of Taylor High School Eric & Christy High who exemplify the characteristics of a top student-athlete. It was Linda F. Pagel Mr. Don Pagel created to encourage students to follow in Tony’s path in terms SouthernCare Employees of academic excellence and participation in athletics. J. Phillip Pennell, M.D. Mrs. Joan E. Bowman Tony graduated from Taylor High School in 1972. Mr. John P. Fredrick During his high school career he was a distinguished athlete, Tom D. Phelps, Jr. participating in , , track, and cross-country. Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody Allen Polsgrove, Jr. He lettered twelve times in these sports. After graduating from Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody Taylor, he attended Polk Community College (Winter Haven, Abby Rethlake FL) and Sterling College (Sterling, KS). He graduated from Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hinders Mr. & Mrs. Eugene McGarvey Sterling College in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Smith and enjoyed playing basketball and baseball throughout his post- Juanita Richardson secondary career. Mr. & Mrs. Bill Shirley Elaine Schweitzer After college, Tony returned to Kokomo and worked Mr. John P. Fredrick in the family business--Gabe’s Pizza. He and his father worked Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody Tom & Ruth Sheridan side-by-side, providing the youth of Howard County with a Mr. & Mrs. Harold Heaton place of employment. Tony’s father died ten years ago, in 1998, Catherine Shortle Tony Gabriel coaching a Taylor High School Hilda & Kevin Burns and Tony continued to run Gabe’s Pizza, where he served as an boys' basketball game outstanding employer, friend, and mentor to many young adults. Mr. & Mrs. James C. Costin Separators Inc. Robert Robinson Simons Racquetball was a passion of Tony’s, ever since beginning his racquetball career in 1978. He Mr. & Mrs. Cartwright Ellis won the Indiana State title three times (1982, 1988, and 1991). In addition, he participated in two Midwest Bob Maddox's Parents & Son, Rod Regional Tournament Championships. Afterwards, Tony taught racquetball classes at the Kokomo Sports Dr. Marilyn Skinner Center. He was inducted into the ISRA Hall of Fame in 1996. There was always room for other athletic Donald B. Smith Employees of Central Bank endeavors though, and Tony participated in city league softball and the Gus Macker basketball tournament. Mr. Ivan Gingerich Mr. Peter B. Levy From 1994 until 2007, Tony coached boys' basketball at Taylor High School. There, he earned the Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Murrell respect of his team and the nickname “Coach Gabe.” He was also inducted into the Howard County Sports Mr. & Mrs. E.P. Severns, Jr. Hall of Fame in 2007. Mr. & Mrs. Donald G. Smith Stout & Son, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Dale E. Tetrick When Tony passed away on December Mr. & Mrs. Elmer J. Watson 13, 2007, after a three-year battle with cancer, his Jerry G. Stephens friends and family started the Tony Gabriel Student- Ms. Patricia M. Waymire Athlete Scholarship Fund to help provide Taylor Mary TenBrook Mr. & Mrs. Don M. TenBrook High School graduates with similar opportunities TenBrook Sales, Inc. to those that Tony had throughout his life. He was a Charles Thies college graduate, a successful athlete, and an accom- Ms. Rita Beatty plished businessman. Mr. & Mrs. Rex T. Hale Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Howard This was the first year that the scholarship Mr. & Mrs. David Lawson Ms. Beverly E. Rodgers was awarded and two Taylor High School graduates Sadie Townsend have received money from the fund to help pay for Mr. Timothy Decicco their college tuition. Mr. & Mrs. Lemon Townsend The first recipients of the Tony Gabriel Student-Athlete Dorothy Uitts Scholarship: Shawn Petty (left) and Tyler Gotshall (middle) with Ms. Rita Beatty Tony Gabriel's wife, Joni Gabriel (right) Frederick E. Wideman, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Garner Sample Will Language Ms. Susan G. Wideman Ms. Erin Wideman I hereby give, devise, and bequeath to the Community Foundation of Howard County, Inc., a non- Garry Williams Mrs. Janet Williams profit corporation in Indiana, ______percent (%) of the rest, residue, and remainder of Elizabeth Zollman my estate for the unrestricted benefit of the Community Foundation of Howard County. Hilda & Kevin Burns Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hingst Mr. & Mrs. Hod Peabody If you wish to have your bequest used to establish a named fund within the Community Foun- Salin Bank and Trust Company dation of Howard County, Inc. or to go into an existing fund, please let us know so that we can honor your wishes. For questions, call us at (765) 455-7298 or email to [email protected]. { page 7 } Non Profit Community Foundation U.S. Postage PAID 202 N. Main Street, Kokomo, IN 46901 Kokomo, IN Permit No. 86

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